The Informer. Harvey County 4-H Happenings May, The Extension Office will be Closed on Monday, May 28 In Observance of Memorial Day

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1 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATING SENIORS! Best wishes for your future! At your next club meeting be sure and congratulate your graduating seniors! The Informer Harvey County 4-H Happenings May, 2018 K-State Research and Extension, Harvey County Newton Rec Center Event May 12th FAIR BOOK It s Fair planning time! We are working on the fair book. We always need more superintendents, asst. superintendents & Jr. leaders. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know by May 15 so we can get your name in the fair book. The best way to make changes is to volunteer in your area of interest. SUPERINTENDENTS If you have any changes to make to the fair book, please contact us by May 15. Harvey County 4-H will have a booth at this event, 10 AM 4 PM. I am asking that clubs provide 1-2 families to help manage the booth that day. To sign up for times please go to this link: communityplayday Any questions, please contact Anne. More information on the event can be found at The Extension Office will be Closed on Monday, May 28 In Observance of Memorial Day WEATHER CANCELLATIONS We all know Kansas weather can change fast. If a meeting needs to be cancelled, we try to notify via , phone calls if there is time, and post on our Facebook page, etc. We will also leave cancellations on our regular number (316) which goes to an answering machine after hours.

2 SUNNY HILLS 4-H CAMP June 3-6th, 2018, Rock Springs, Junction City, KS. Open to youth who have completed 3 rd -7 th grade. Campers will ride horses, go canoeing, hike the trails and jump in the pool. Your camper will sing songs by the campfire, make crafts and meet new friends. Transportation will not be provided to this camp. Cost is $200 per camper. Registration and payment is due in the Extension office by April 27. WANTED: Sunny Hills Camp Counselors June 2-6th, 2017, Rock Springs, Junction City, KS: Teens who have finished Sophomore year of high school are eligible to apply to be a camp counselor. Counselors serve as a leader for 7-8 campers ranging from 3 rd -7 th grade. Create friends and memories that will last a lifetime! There is no cost to attend camp as a counselor. Applications are available on our website and are due in the Extension office by May 1. CAMPFERENCE June 26-29, 2018, Rock Springs, Junction City, KS This event is for youth ages (as of Jan. 1, 2017). Participants will experience the feel of a conference while enjoying camp activities. Transportation will not be provided to this conference. However, carpooling will be encouraged. Visit to register. Deadline is May 15. COUNTY DAY CAMP July 12, 2018, 4-H Building, Newton This one-day camp experience is open to any youth who has completed kindergarten-sixth grade. Campers will be led by 4-H Junior Leader counselors and enjoy activities, crafts, and swimming at the Newton Municipal Pool. Registration and cost have not yet been set. VEGGIE GARDEN Plant pickup is May 4, Friday, 4 PM to 7 PM at the 4-H Building, North Side First 100 kids (K thru 4th grade) receive free plants Each youth participant receives several free plants and seeds to grow throughout the summer. After growing these plants, participants have the option of entering plants in the Harvey County Fair for display. All entries are judged on a participation basis. Registration: Please complete the form which can be found at or pick one up at the Harvey County Extension Office. Bring the form to pick up free plants and planting instructions. *Supplies are limited to first 100 participants. *Harvey County 4-H Development Fund Scholarship Applications are accepted for this event. This application is available on our website at: h/events/index.html

3 Save the Date for the 4-H Supporter s Picnic! July 17 th, H Supporter's Picnic- This annual event is held in July at Athletic Park, in Newton Kansas. The picnic meal is provided by 4-H families and supporters of the Harvey County 4-H Program are invited to attend. The 4-H Clothing project members put on a fashion review show during the picnic. Our 4-H program would not be possible without the continued support of community members, and this is our way of saying thank you! Each 4-H Family is asked to bring: Basket Dinner Meat dish, vegetable or salad & dessert. (Enough for your family plus 8 guests). All 4-H Clubs are responsible for bringing: 3 - Gallons of Homemade Ice Cream 3 - Gallons of Iced Tea 3 - Homemade or homegrown gifts for door prizes 3-4-Her s to present the door prizes they made to the winners H Club Assignments: Set-Up: Sedgwick Serving Table: Walton Tea Tables: Macon Lakers & Burrton Ice Cream Table: Halstead Welcome Committee: Lucky 13 Clean Up: Hesston Change for this year: Table service will be provided by a generous 4-H supporter. Thank you! 2018 DATES Deadline to add or drop 4-H projects, May 1 Horse ID s Goat, Swine and Sheep Weigh In May 4 and County Tagging Deadline Invitational Dog Show May 12 Discovery Days May 29-June 1 Sunny Hills Camp Counselor Training June 2 Sunny Hills Camp June 3-6 Campference June H Clothing & Textiles and Style July 7 Review Judging District Horse Show July 10 County Day Camp July 12 4-H Supporter s Picnic July 17 County Fair 4-H Dog Show July 21 County Fair 4-H Horse Show July 28 Harvey County Fair Aug. 2-6 Kansas State Fair Sept Kansas Jr. Livestock Show Oct. 5-7 National 4-H Week Oct Livestock Events Across the State The KSU Youth Livestock Program website recently undated a tab for Camps, Clinics, and Local Events. This may include workshops, showmanship clinics, judging camps or contests, skillathon practices, etc. If you are looking for other livestock events, go to this link.

4 Livestock news Kansas State Fair Grand Drive Updates Please note the change in unloading times. Also, MEAT GOAT check in time has changed to Thursday. Unloading times posted are when stalling assignments will be available. Cattle will not be allowed on grounds until 4 PM unless unloading other species. Cattle supplies can be brought in starting at noon if not hauled in a trailer. Berkshires have been added to the Breeding Gilts breed classes. Deadline for entries is July 15. Check back for the online handbook and entries to open in May. Trailer parking will be in a new area this year. We will be posting a map of this change and instructions for parking and release. Livestock Judging Practice: Cows and Goats! Practice will be at Ryan Flaming s, on June 20th at 3pm. We will be working with cattle and goats. Any questions please contact Nate Pitts at Please RSVP at the office, by June 18. We will be meeting once a month until the county fair. We will be practicing on four different species between now and fair. MUST RSVP as location is still to be determined. April 1-May 15, 2018 Raise Your Hand Alumni & Friends 2018 In 4-H, we believe in the power of America s youth to succeed in life; however, only one in three youth say they have the skills they need to handle what life throws their way. That s why 4-H created Raise Your Hand. A nationwide call to action for alumni and friends to "Raise Your Hand" to empower our nation's youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime. The three states with the most hands raised will win $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000! Stay tuned for surprise incentives along the way. State 4-H programs will also receive the contact information of those who vote for their state so that they can be further engaged as friends of 4-H locally. LIVESTOCK STATE NOMINATIONS May 1 Market Beef nominations due (includes steers and market heifers) June 15 Commercial Heifer, Market Swine, Commercial Gilt, Market Lamb, Commercial Ewe, and *ALL Meat Goat nominations due If you are nominating livestock for ANY state shows, be sure to get all the information & forms from this website.

5 PROJECT NEWS AND MEETINGS 4-H Council JUNIOR LEADERS Leader: Anne Pitts Phone: ARTS & CRAFTS Leader: Deidra Hendricks Phone: There is no meeting in May due to graduation ceremonies and numerous family obligations. The next meeting will be June We will not meet in May. But you are highly encourage to attend the June meeting. We have a lot to get ready for Day camp Our next Meeting will be June 13, 7:00 pm at the Courthouse Community Room. Come be creative and make some pottery at Clayworks Gallery! May 24, 2:45 PM at Clayworks Gallery, 417 N Main, Newton We will be done by 5:00 PM. Cost is $15 for the class this day (which you will pay that day at Clayworks) and then we ll meet again in June (TBD) for Glazing ($15). Total project Cost $30. Call Extension office to Register by May 23. Call Deidra or hendricksjdkh@sbcglobal.net if you have questions. BUCKET CALF Leader: Martie TenEyck Home -(316) Cell (316) Bill Black (316) All further meetings will be at the Livestock Building at the Harvey County Fairgrounds, 800 W 1st, Newton. Bring your calf to each meeting. May 5, 9:00 AM Tagging all Bucket Calves. Tags are $2.00 Each. Please bring correct cash. June 9, 9:00 AM; June 21 7:00 PM; July 7 9:00 AM; July 12 7:00 PM; July 26 7:00 PM CLOVERBUD/4-H EXPLORING Leader: Lynnette Redington Phone: lbjbo@cox.net No meeting in May due to many events. You might be interested, visit the 4-H Dog show on May 12 at the Fair Grounds. If you have any questions feel free to contact Lynette. DOG Leader: Anna Schurter Phone: (316) annaschurter@gmail.com Hv Co Fair 4-H Dog Show July 21 Harvey County Fairgrounds Project Meetings at the 4-H Building, Fair Grounds Tuesdays May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Beginners 6:30 PM Advanced 7:30 PM Bring your dogs, dog shot record (card is available at the extension office) and must be up current on Distemper, Bordetella and Rabies vaccine prior to attending. Invitational Spring Dog Show May 12 Harvey County Fairgrounds. Set up will be May 8.

6 GEOLOGY Leader: Sara Murphy Phone: State Geology Trip: June 8-10, 2018 Go to website to register. HORSE Leader: Kelly & Scott Harder Phone: (316) May 1 Horse ID s turned into the Extension office Project Meeting May 10 7:00 PM, Fire Station #3, Newton. You are encouraged to attend. We need to talk about setting up committees and input on what the project wants to do for prizes, if any; practice times, etc. District Horse Show July 10, Hutchinson, KSF Grounds. Entries are $10 a class and are due online no later than June 30. NO late entries will be accepted. Levels testing must be done by June 30. ALL riders need to pass Level 1 (only) to show at District. Entries are not considered complete until payment is received. You will receive an ed invoice from Paypal. All invoices must be paid in full by June 30, GOAT, SHEEP AND SWINE Weigh Day ALL COUNTY FAIR SWINE, GOATS AND SHEEP MUST BE TAGGED BY MAY 4. WEIGH DAY FOR SWINE, GOAT AND SHEEP will be Friday, May 4, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Harvey County Fairgrounds, 800 W 1st. One day only State Tags $3.00 each, County Tags $2.00 each. Be sure to bring a check or correct cash for the tags. IF you are not able to bring your animal to the weigh day, the Agents will do tagging at your farm the week before only April 30 to May 3. There will be a $40.00 per family visit fee, along with cost of tags, ONLY if they tag at your farm. ALL COUNTY FAIR SWINE, GOATS AND SHEEP MUST BE TAGGED BY MAY 4. PHOTOGRAPHY Leader: Wendy Nugent Phone: (316) wendy.l.nugent@gmail.com May 12, Saturday, 9:00 AM at Norm s, 613 N Main, Newton. We ll sit at the big table way in the back. Bring money for any food or drink you may wish to purchase. Bring your camera! State Photography events, to go: h.org/events-activities/conferencesevents/photography/index.html

7 SHOOTING SPORTS Trap shooting Leader: Kevin Duerksen Phone: (home) (cell) Archery Leader: Tony Koehn Phone: TRAP SHOOTING Practices will be at Ark Valley Gun Club, 4500 E 117th North. MANDATORY MEETINGS May 5, 10:00 AM or May 12, 10:00 AM. You MUST attend one of these meetings to participate in the practices. Safety is the number 1 concern and we need to go over all the rules to participate in the project. More dates of practices will be given at these meetings. If you have questions please contact the Leader. ARCHERY You MUST attend these meetings to participate in the practices. MANDATORY MEETINGS Beginners May 16, 7:00 PM, 4-H Building, 800 W 1st, Use North Door. All 4-Her s enrolled in Archery (including beginners) - May 23, 7:00 PM, 4-H Building. SAFETY is the number 1 concern. We have a lot of rules to go over in order to participate in the project. All practices will be on Wednesdays, beginning May 30 at 7:00 PM and each Wednesday until school starts. Practices are held at the south side of 800 W 1st, East of the Bathrooms. There will not be practice the week of the County Fair. Meetings Locations Hv Co. Courthouse (CH) 800 N Main, Newton, Use front doors (Rooms are in the Basement) CR=Community Rooms, Hv Co. Courthouse EMR=Extension Mtg Room, Hv Co Courthouse FS = Fire Station #3 Community Room, 6962 S Kansas Avenue, Newton 4-H Building & Livestock Barn, Fair Grounds =Athletic Park, 800 W 1st, Newton

8 New things we are adding: Fun is in the air at the Harvey County Fair! August 2nd 6th, 2018 New and exciting events will be added to our fair this year. I wanted to take the time to explain a couple of them early on. Fair Parade: The Fair Parade will be Thursday, August 2, 7:00 PM in downtown Newton. Ag Challenge of Champions: This event to recognize outstanding Kansas 4-H/FFA agriculture/livestock oriented youth. This event s time and date of the fair is TBA as of right now, but we wanted to make you aware of this wonderful opportunity we are going to have. Ag Challenge of Champions consist of three parts. Part one is about identification of weeds, types of animals, types of equipment and cuts of meat. Part two is a multiple choice test about agriculture in all aspects. Part three is a basic interview with parts about the agriculture industry. This is a brand new to most everyone in Harvey County, so if you have any questions please don t hesitate to contact me. I will be posting more information as we get closer to fair. Champion s Cookout: We are going to award all of our overall winners in every 4-H project this year. Tuesday August 7 th at 7pm in Athletic Park we are going to have a BBQ and a short awards ceremony that highlight s our 4-Her s achievements in their 4-H projects at fair. After that, it will lead into a 4-H dance sponsored by the Ambassadors. Tickets will be sold prior to this event and all I ask of 4-H families is to show up and enjoy yourself! Pre Fair events: Style Revue and Clothing Judging July 7, Saturday, Harvey County Courthouse 4-H Dog Show July 21, Saturday, Harvey County Fairgrounds 4-H Horse show July 28, Saturday, Doc Miller Arena, Whitewater

9 2018 Fair Schedule August 2 6 Approved Fair Schedule: Tuesday, July 31: 6 pm Exhibit Set Up 4-H and Commercial Buildings Wednesday, Aug. 1: 6 pm Set up in Livestock Barn Thursday, Aug. 2: 4-6 pm 4-H Food Judging 5:30 7 pm 4-H & Open 6 8 pm Sheep & Meat Goat Check in & Weigh In 6 9 pm Rabbit Check In 6 9 pm 4-H Rocketry Judging 6:30 9 pm Swine Check in & Weigh in All Swine must be on the grounds. 6:45 pm Small Engines & Electricity Judging 7:00 pm Parade - Downtown 7 9 pm Early Check in for Open Class (except Dept. F Crops, Garden & Floriculture) 7:30 pm 4-H & Open Woodworking Judging 9:00 pm Movie in the Park Friday, Aug. 3: 8 10 am Exhibit Check In (Check Dept. for specific check in times.) 8 10 am Exhibit Check In In Home Arts Division 8 10 am Open & 4-H Floriculture, Horticulture + Crop check in 8 11 am 4-H & Open Poultry Check in 8:30 10 am 4-H Arts & Crafts & Fiber Arts Judging 10 am 4-H Beef Check In 10:30 am 4-H Project Displays, Posters & Notebooks Judging Open Home Arts Division Judging 11 am 4-H & Open Judging begins for the following: Crops, Garden, Floriculture & Forestry 11 AM Veggie Garden Judging Open & 4-H Geology Judging Noon 4-H Booths and Banner Judging 4-H Photography Judging 12:30 pm 4-H FFA Poultry Show 4-H Entomology Judging 2 pm 4-H Rabbit Show 4 8 pm 4-H Foods Silent Auction 5:30 pm 4-H & Open Swine Judging 6:30 pm Charity Tug of War/Mud Volleyball Tournament 8 pm Saddle Club Rodeo Saturday, Aug 4: 8:30 am Registration for Pedal Pull, Athletic Park 9am 4 pm Market at the Park 9 11 am Ag Fest 9:15 am Pedal Pull 10 am-noon FCS Judging 10:30 am Registration for Turtle Races, Athletic Park 11 am Turtle Races 12:30 pm 4-H & Open Goat Judging 1:30 pm ATV Rodeo 2 pm 4-H & Open Breeding Sheep followed by 4-H Market & Showmanship 3 pm Sheepless Sheep Showmanship 5:30 pm Dog Costume Contest 8 pm Saddle Club Rodeo Sunday, Aug. 5: 8 am Farm Bureau/MKC Breakfast 8:30 am Church Service 9 am Dairy Goat Show 4-H & Open Dairy Show 11:00 4-H Bucket Calf Interview Noon 4-H Bucket Calf Show 1 pm 4-H & Open Beef Show Youth Horticulture Judging 6:30 pm Demo Derby 9 pm non-sale livestock released Monday, Aug. 6: 9:00 am Livestock Judging registration 9:30 am Livestock Judging Contest 11 am Round Robin Practice 1:15 pm Registration for Barnyard Olympics 1:30 pm Barnyard Olympics 4pm -6 pm All other exhibits released 5:30 pm Round Robin Showmanship contest 6:00 pm Watermelon feed 7:00 pm 4-H Livestock & Champion 4-H Food Auction Tuesday, Aug. 7 9:00 AM Clean up 4-H Building 7:00 PM Champion Cookout, followed by 4-H Dance Saturday, Aug. 11: 9:00 am Livestock Barn & other Fair Cleanup

10 This year for our Fashion Revue, we have a few changes. Please make note of the class changes and the new rules about paperwork. Questions? Contact Anne at aelpers@ksu.edu or H STYLE REVUE JUDGING 9:00 am 12:00 noon, Saturday July 7 Harvey County Courthouse Community Rooms PUBLIC STYLE REVUE Tuesday, July 17 th at 7:30 pm in Athletic Park, Newton During 4-H Supporters Picnic RULES The Public Revue will be Tuesday, July 18 th at 7:30 pm in Athletic Park north of tennis courts; it is strongly encouraged that you are there. 4-H ers enrolled in 4-H Clothing purchased garment and/or constructed garments are encouraged to participate in the Style Revue Judging. Champion and Reserve will be selected for each age group for Buymanship and Construction. Champion and Reserve for each category in the Advanced Division will be able to compete at the State Fair Fashion Revue. Purchased Garment Revue a majority of the outfit must be purchased for the project, or made by another individual for the 4-H er if the fabric and pattern were chosen by the 4-H er wearing the outfit. Constructed Garment Revue a majority of the outfit must be constructed by the 4-H er for the 4-H er to wear. 4-H ers will only be allowed to enter one outfit for each class. Advanced and Intermediate Division will be required to fill out the Cost Per Wear Sheet and Fashion Revue Score Card ahead of time. Beginners will be required to fill out Fashion Revue Score Card. All divisions will be required to turn in all paperwork by to Anne at aelpers@k-state.edu or to the Extension office by June 30. Forms can be found online at and are available at the office. Constructed: Beginners A Garment 2 or 3 piece Garment other Intermediate A Garment 2 or 3 piece Garment other Advanced A Garment 2 or 3 piece Garment other * the class numbers are unknown at this time. The names of the classes will stay the same. CLASSES Girls Buymanship: Beginners Casual/Active Wear Thrifty Garment Semi-Formal Wear Western Wear Formal Wear Intermediate Casual/Active Wear Thrifty Garment Semi-Formal Wear Western Wear Formal Wear Advanced Casual/Active Wear Thrifty Garment Semi-Formal Wear Western Wear Formal Wear Boys Buymanship Beginners Casual/Active Wear Thrifty Garment Semi-Formal Wear Western Wear Formal Wear Intermediate Casual/Active Wear Thrifty Garment Semi-Formal Wear Western Wear Formal Wear Advanced Casual/Active Wear Thrifty Garment Semi-Formal Wear Western Wear Formal Wear

11 May H Project Meetings and Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Apr 2018 S M T W T F S Dog Practice, 6:30 PM Beg, 7:30 PM Adv. 4-H Bldg Goat, Swine & Sheep Weigh Day, 4-7 PM, Fairgrounds Veggie Garden Pickup, 4-7 PM, Fairgrounds 5 Bucket Calf Tagging, 9 AM, Fairgrounds Trap Shooting MANDATORY Meeting, 10 AM, Ark Valley Dog Practice, 6:30 PM Beg, 7:30 PM Adv. 4-H Bldg. Horse Project, 7 PM, Fire Station #3 Community Play Day, May 12, 1-4, Rec Center Invitational Dog Show, Fairgrounds Photography, 9 AM, Norms Trap Shooting MANDATORY meeting, 10 AM, Ark Valley Dog Practice, 6:30 PM Beg, 7:30 PM Adv. 4-H Bldg. FAIR BOOK CHANGES DUE IN OFFICE Dog Practice, 6:30 PM Beg, 7:30 PM Adv. 4-H Bldg. 16 Archery BEGINNERS Mandatory Meeting, 7 PM, 4-H Building 23 Archery MANDATORY meeting for all members, 7 PM, 4-H Building Pottery at Clayworks Gallery, 2:45 PM, RSVP by May MEMORIAL DAY Office closed 29 Dog Practice, 6:30 PM Beg, 7:30 PM Adv. 4-H Bldg Jun 2018 S M T W T F S

12 K-State Research and Extension Harvey County P.O. Box 583 Newton, KS K-State Research and Extension, Harvey Co. P.O. Box 583 Newton, KS Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. K-State, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating. K- State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. K-State Research & Extension, Harvey County, is committed to making its services, activities, and program accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision or hearing disability, please contact Hannah Anderson at Hello! It is a busy time of year with graduations and school coming to an end. I want to say congrats to everyone graduating! Your hard work has paid off! There are lots of dates to put in your calendar for summer which means lots of FUN! Please pay attention to the fair changes, as of it is moving around a bit. Any questions, let us know! Sincerely, Anne Pitts Anne Pitts, CFCS K-State Research and Extension Harvey County Extension Agent, 4-H & Human Development aelpers@ksu.edu