GUTHRIE COUNTY NEWSLETTER

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1 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017 GUTHRIE COUNTY NEWSLETTER Mollie Clark Matt Vannatta Mary Ebert Janae Eisentrager Youth Coordinator Program Assistant Program Coordinator Office Coordinator Guthrie County 4-H is lucky to have great parents, volunteers and business partners that we are able to offer many different auctions and fundraisers. Below is a breakdown of the different causes. Silent Auction The Guthrie County Silent Auction Committee holds a Silent Auction in the 4-H STATIC Building during county fair which is open to the public. This committee is a joint effort of Youth Committee members and volunteers that seek donations from local and state businesses. The funds raised go directly to the enrollment fee for 4-H. Iowa 4-H has a $35 per member enrollment fee that goes directly to the State 4-H Office. The Silent Auction allowed us to offer 4-H for just a $10 enrollment fee for the year to make it affordable for everyone to join. Guthrie County doesn t keep any of the $35 fee. The Silent Auction will be open anytime the 4-H STATIC building is open and end on Monday, September 4th at 12 p.m. Pie Auction The Guthrie County 4-H Foundation is set to host their annual pie auction during the lunch break of the Beef Show. Every 4-H Club is asked to donate two fruit pies that are auctioned off to raise money for the 4-H Foundation. The Guthrie County 4-H Foundation is a group that offers scholarships to those senior members and those currently in college. They also help with various projects financially such as the expansion of the 4-H Food Stand or club citizenship projects. Food Stand The Guthrie County 4-H Food Stand is the sole fundraiser for the Guthrie County 4-H program. All money raised goes towards offering various workshops, awards for Awards Day and to run the programs day to day functions. Clubs are asked to work a specific time so the Food Stand can run efficiently. If you are unable to work your scheduled time, it is imperative to find a replacement or two! Premium Auction The Premium Auction started in 2014 to benefit all of the youth that exhibit at the Guthrie County Fair. If you participated in STATIC, Fashion Day, Communications Day, Share-The-Fun, or showed livestock you are eligible to go through the auction and receive a premium. The member will participate with their club and go through the ring individually. All members must be present to participate and 4-H t-shirt is required. If a member is involved in 4-H & FFA they may only go through once with their 4-H club. Auction order is as follows U.S. Sunbeams, Northbranch Beavers, Guthrie County S.E.S.S., Wichita Wildcats, Seely Bobcats, FFA, Dodge Dodgers, Grant Sky Eagles, Cass Pioneers. Members have the option to keep their animals, sell their animals privately, or sell to the packer. Each species will have a packer buyer bid at the time of check-in. Any animal NOT going to the packer will stay until 2 pm on Monday. County Fair is a great time to catch up with family and friends. Please remember that even if you aren t wearing your 4-H/FFA shirt that you are still representing your organization. Youth are expected to follow the Iowa Youth Code of Ethics and the Guthrie County Code of Conduct. Adults are asked to be role models for youth. No alcohol will be allowed in the barns at any point and time. You will be asked to leave and other consequences will follow. August 1 Fair Entry Deadline 2 Rabbit Hopping 4 State Fair Exhibits into office by 4:30 pm 6 Ribbon Cutting for the new barns at Fairgrounds 7 Youth Committee 8 State Fair Food exhibits need to be brought to the office by noon! Iowa State Fair Poultry Pullorum, 2 pm, Guthrie County Veterinary Services - Hoop 14 Barn 15 Garden Challenge and Bucket Calf reports due to the office by 4:30 Scratch Deadline! If you aren't bringing your animal please let us know 15 or there will be a $10 scratch fee! 27 Pre Fair Clean-up from 1-3 pm Guthrie County Extension, 212 State Street, Guthrie Center, Iowa Office Hours 8 4:30 Monday Friday Learn more at Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, genetic code, sex, age, or disability.

2 FAIR SCHEDULES 4-H/FFA Schedule Wednesday, August 30 4:00-7:00 PM Static Exhibit Building open for exhibit check-in 5:00-8:00 PM Garden Challenge Judging Thursday, September 31 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Swine Weigh-in 12:00 PM Livestock Office opens 12:00-5:00 PM 4-H/FFA Horse, Poultry, and Rabbits check in 2:00-5:00 PM Beef Weigh-in 3:00-5:00 PM Junior Cattle Feeders Weigh-in 4:00-5:00 PM Sheep and Goat Weigh-in **All Livestock must be checked in by 5:00 pm** 6:00 PM Livestock Judging Contest 6:00 PM 4-H/FFA Dog Show 7:00 PM Clover Kids Pet Show Friday, September 1 7:30 AM Livestock Office Opens 7:30 AM 4-H/FFA Horse Show 8:00 AM Ultrasound swine with beef to follow 10:00 AM 4-H/FFA Poultry Show 3:30 PM Pet Show animals arrive at Small Show ring 4:00 PM 4-H/FFA Pet Show Saturday, September 2 7:00 AM 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show 9:00 AM Livestock Office Opens 10:00 AM Fair Parade 12:30 PM 4-H/FFA Sheep Show 2:00 PM 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle and Goat Show 4:00 PM 4-H/FFA Swine Show Sunday, September 3 9:00 AM Livestock Office Opens 10:00 AM 4-H/FFA Beef Show 11:30 AM J.R. Hodges Award Announced 11:40 AM 4-H Foundation Pie Auction 7:00 PM Rabbit Hopping Monday, September 4 9:15 AM 4-H/FFA Parade of Champions 10:00 AM 4-H/FFA Premium Auction 1:00 PM 4-H/FFA Static Exhibit project release 2:00 PM 4-H/FFA Livestock released Host STATIC Exhibit Building Friday, September 2 8:00 am 12:00 pm Cass Pioneers Noon 3:30 pm Grant Sky Eagles 3:30 7:00 pm Dodge Dodgers Saturday, September 3 11:30 am 3:00 pm Seely Bobcats 3:00 pm 7:00 pm U.S. Sunbeams Sunday, September 4 9:00 am 12:00 pm Northbranch Beavers 12:00 7:00 pm SESS Rangefinders Monday, September 5 11:00 am 1:00 pm Wichita Wildcats Premium Auction & Parade of Champions This year the parade of champions will start at 9:15 am on Monday. The parade of champions includes static, communication, clothing event, and all livestock champions and reserve champions. You are only able to walk through the parade of champions once. The auction will immediately follow the parade. Take the time to talk to your feed supplier, seed salesman, insurance salesman, bankers or any local business that your family patronizes to purchase their premium at county fair. Now is a great time to work on building those business relationships. September 18th Post Fair Meeting,7:00 pm, 4-H Building, Fairgrounds MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

3 FAIR INFORMATION KJAN Radio Interviews KJAN radio station out of Atlantic will be at the Guthrie County Fair on Friday, September 1st from noon to two. All members exhibiting livestock and/or static exhibits are welcome and encouraged to participate in the radio interviews. Please remember, you are representing your club, family, and county when on the radio so be prepared to answer questions. Questions they might ask include: What projects did you bring to the fair? How many years have you been in 4-H or FFA? What activities are you looking forward to at the 2017 County Fair? We look forward to hearing YOU on the radio! Herdsmanship 1. Exhibitors of livestock are expected to maintain their quarters as orderly as possible and must keep that part of the building occupied by them neat and attractive in appearance at all times. Each day herdsmanship scores will be posted. 2. All stalls must be cleaned by 4 p.m. Monday, September 4, to qualify for herdsmanship. All exhibitors must clean their stalls, remove stall cards and carry bedding and manure outside the barn. 3. Proper courtesy and conduct will be shown by exhibitors at all times and at all places. Points may be subtracted from herdsmanship scores if courtesy and conduct is not shown. 4. Club winners in beef, dairy, swine, horse, sheep, rabbits and poultry herdsmanship will be announced at Awards Day. There will not be an overall winner. BASIS OF RATING 1. Appearance of animals 25 points Animals clean and brushed Proper feeding and water apparent 2. Cleanliness of alley and stalls or pens 50 points Bedding adequate, bright, dry, clean and in its place Animals securely tied or penned Alleys swept clean, free of dust and straw Loose dirt and dust kept under control by sprinkling 3. Arrangement of exhibit 25 points Feed and show boxes, blocking chutes and misc. gear neat and orderly. Hay bales neat and orderly Club signs. Rate of gain should be filled in on stall cards TOTAL 100 points If improper conduct and courtesy is shown, subtract (up to 20 points) SCRATCH INFORMATION! AUGUST 15th is the last day to scratch animals entered without the $10 penalty. Call the Extension Office to scratch animals. This will be enforced this year! Beef Information Weigh-in for the junior cattle feeders is at the Sale Barn on Thursday, August 31st from 3 5 p.m. Remember to complete the form telling about production costs and rate of gain for your junior cattle feeders and/or your cow calf pen fair entries. Forms can be found on our website. Beef lead calves are required to have a neck tie. Breeding Heifers are to be ultrasounded on Friday morning following swine ultrasound. Please be sure to thank the Guthrie County Cattlemen for sponsoring this! Sale Order U.S. Sunbeams, Northbranch Beavers, SESS, Wichita Wildcats, Seely Bobcats, FFA, Dodge Dodgers, Grant Sky Eagles, Cass Pioneers. Bucket Calf Report If you have a bucket calf project, there is a simple report about your project that is due by August 15. Forms are available at the Extension Office or on our website. 4-H Armbands Exhibitors who are showing dogs or horses can purchase 4-H armbands at the Extension Office before fair or at the Livestock Office during the fair. Cost is $2.75. Bedding Horse, goat, sheep and swine exhibitors can purchase packaged bedding from Renew Ag from Atlantic. They will be at the fair on Wednesday to help you set up your animal pens! Livestock Office Volunteers are needed during the county fair in the livestock office. If you are interested please contact the Extension Office at H PLEDGE I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE, AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY, AND MY WORLD.

4 4-H T SHIRTS STATIC EXHIBITS White, Grey, Green and Black 4-H T- shirts are available to purchase at the Extension Office. Cost is $7. 4-H T-shirts should be worn when you are showing animals, when you are working in the foodstand, going through the premium auction, or serving as host in the exhibits building. Yellow Clover Kids Shirts are available at the Extension Office for $7. These can be worn at any time but especially for 4-H activities and fair! IOWA STATE FAIR! Meat Goats Trever Derry Trey Derry Horse Chelsea Larsen Jenna Wheatley Nova Wheatley Sheep Bo Arrasmith Keely Vasey Poultry Abby Brooks Swine Gage Buttler Presley Buttler Keirstyn Egger Miranda Garcia Reagan Gibson Riley Gibson Visual Arts Michelle Brooks Reagan Gibson Samara Hoeft Madeline Knapp Food & Nutrition Reagan Gibson Ruby Hummel Hannah Woodworth Please remember to bring your static exhibits (judged on July 10) to the Guthrie County Fair on Wednesday, August 30th, between 4 and 7 p.m. Remember to attach your entry tag which includes the judge s comments to your exhibit; ribbons will be awarded at check in. All exhibits are released on Monday, September 4th at 1 p.m. Please make every effort to pick them up promptly as the cleaning crew will start moving things at 4 p.m. Fair rules for 4-H projects areas can be found online at FAIR THEME The Guthrie County Fair Brings Out the Kid in You! Photography Hope Arganbright (2) Quinn Grubbs Jared Henderson Lydia Knapp Anna Owen Maxwell Owen Samuel Vannatta (2) Communications Hailey Bates Cameron Laughery Anna Owen Parker Owen (2) Rylee Sloss Keely Vasey AKSARBEN ENTRIES The following people are participating in the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Be sure to stop by and check out their exhibit or support them as they are showing their livestock or doing communications. Hort/Ag & NR/Sci & Beef Home Improvement Tech McKlain Jorgensen Rylee Sloss Trever Derry Walker Kipp Maggie Woodvine Ruby Hummel Gunnar Larsen Parker Owen Tegan Slaybaugh Science & Engineering Trey Derry Paul Hansen Jalen Michaelson Personal Development/Child Development Kiersten Knobbe Weston Ploeger Cass Pioneers Hannah Woodworth 4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH Entries in 2017 will be done entirely online. The online entry system s now open. They have EXTENDED the deadline to August 31st to accommodate for the new system. There is step by step entry instructions on aksarbenstockshow.com/p/events/376 Please remember that AKSARBEN has moved to Grand Island, NE this year. September 29-October 1, 2017 Share The Fun Riley Gibson Ruby Hummel Anna Owen Sarah Westergaard Clothing/Sewing Madeline Knapp Emily McCann Awardrobe Event Anna Lauritsen Keely Vasey

5 4-H PLEDGE I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE, AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY, AND MY WORLD.

6 MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING AND LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARING ADULTS

7 GUTHRIE COUNTY EXTENSION GUTHRIE COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER Join us for Ricochet! Ricochet is the county wide Intermediate 4-H Group that meets on Friday evenings once a month. They work on leadership and communication skills while bettering their community, county and world. Join us August 11th from 6:30 9:00 pm at the Extension Office. Supper and snacks are provided. Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. - Helen Keller