Howard County Extension and Outreach 132 First Avenue West Cresco, Iowa Phone: Clover Connection

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1 132 First Avenue West Cresco, Iowa Phone: May Clover Connection 2018 What s Inside: Page 2: Livestock Information Page 3: County Council, Youth Conference, May Meetings, Leader Corner Page 4: Fair Information Page 5: Fair Information Page 6: Spring Fair Results Page 7: Spring Fair Events at the Howard Co. Fair Page 8: Graduating Senior Recognition, Clover Kids Page 9: Scholarship Recipients, State Award Information, Additional Activities Page 10: Upcoming Dates DEADLINE: LIVESTOCK ID S DUE MAY 15 by 11:59 PM Livestock identification will be done through 4-H Online ( for ALL ANIMALS THAT WERE NOT WEIGHED IN (Breeding Beef, Bucket Bottle Calves, Horses, Dairy, Dairy Goats, Dogs, Rabbits, Pets, Poultry, Breeding Sheep, etc.). Identification is due by May 15. To enter non-weigh in species, you will need to log into your 4-H Online family record and add the needed information to the Animal ID for each member s record. Weigh-In animals were entered by county extension staff after their weigh-in. It is the responsibility of the member to log into 4-H Online to verify that all information is correct. Information that is not verified by the member within the verification time frame will be locked and will not be able to be changed after May 15. For registered animals, a copy of the registration is REQUIRED. Please bring in a copy of the registration paper that we can keep at the office. Please turn these in with your fair entry by June 1. If you have questions about this process feel free to contact the Howard County Extension Office. Each 4-H member is responsible for entering their own ID s. Directions and help sheets are at enrollment/help.htm Don t Wait Until the Last Minute to Enter ID s!!! The 2018 Howard County Fair is just over six weeks away! Hopefully all of your Livestock Identifications are getting into 4HOnline by the May 15th deadline. Your leaders will be receiving your fair entry forms at their meeting on May 21st, so be sure to make sure to contact them so that you can get them turned in by the June 1st deadline. Also, congratulations to our Spring Fair participants & 2018 graduating Seniors! I love what I see in Howard County and can t wait to see it grow even more! -Kelli Steinlage, Howard County CYC 1 Page 1

2 When: May 23, 2018 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM Where: Featherlite Center FSQA Training Who: All youth exhibiting beef, swine, sheep, dairy cattle, dairy goats, rabbit, and poultry at the Howard County Fair and/or Iowa State Fair. Recently the Extension Council and Youth Committee recommended to use the traditional FSQA training this year. This will be the last year for FSQA. Next year we will be transitioning to YCQA which will involve $12 fee per child per year. Horse Workouts When: Arena Clean-Up (May 2), Workouts will be every Wednesday starting May 9 through June 13 Time: 6:00 PM--8:00 PM Where: Cresco Saddle Club Who: All Horse Project Members Horse Project Members should have received a letter with more information! When: Thursday, May 3 Market Broiler Pick-Up Time: 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM Where: Howard County Extension Office What to Bring: Appropriate sized box with shredded paper for the amount of chickens you ordered. Postcards were sent to those who ordered broilers! Frosty Calving Workshop Unfortunately, the May 2 Frosty Calving Workshop has been CANCELLED! We are hoping that there will be another one scheduled in the future! When: Mondays (Obedience), 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 Thursdays (Agility): 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 Time: 6:00 PM Did You Know? Did you know that by visiting the Howard County Fair page on the ISU Extension & Outreach Howard County Website, you will be able to find all information Howard County Fair related! This includes, but is not limited to: Important Deadlines, Important Documents (Fairbook, Vehicle Information, Code of Ethics, etc.), Livestock ID information, Helpful Tools (Food Exhibits, Copyright Guidelines, Visual Arts Help Sheets), Fair Forms (Photography Form, Poster Exhibit Label, 4-H Exhibit Goal Sheets), and Livestock Entry Forms! The website is filled with great information & can be extremely helpful during fair time. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to contact the Extension Office! The Howard County Fair Extension Website: Dog Obedience & Agility Classes Where: Ag. Education Center Arena Poultry Iowa DNR If you are exhibiting any of the following at the fair: Canadian goose, Mallard Duck, Wood Duck, Black Duck, Wild Turkey, Pigeon, Pheasant just a few of the more common ones at fair You need to apply for a Game Breeders License. The application is on the DNR website at under hunting, under hunting and licenses and then license application on the far right hand side. A total list of the game birds requiring this license are on the application. 2 Page 2

3 County Council Applications & Interviews Applications Due: Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Where: Howard County Extension Office Who Can Apply? Grades 9 12 ( term), letters have been sent to those who are eligible. If you have not received one, please contact Kelli. Why Should I Join? Leadership Citizenship Promote 4-H When: Friday, May 11, 2018 Time: 3:45 PM Where: Fairgrounds (if weather permits) or Howard County Extension Office We will be making decorations for the Fair! Afton Aces: May 6, 2018 Cresco Leaders: May 6, 2018 Diligent 4-H ers: May 6, 2018 Flying Hoofs: May 6, 2018 Heritage Homesteaders: TBD Howard Center Stars: TBD Saratoga 4-H: May 7, 2018 Space Age Farmers: May 6, 2018 Timberland Targeting: TBD Communication Role-Model It s Fun!! Interview Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018 Interview Location: Howard County Extension Office County Council May Meeting Dates When: June 26-28, 2018 Where: Iowa State University- Ames, Iowa Who: 9th-12th grade youth Registration and fee due: June 1, 2018 Fee: $180 More Information: 4h/iowa4hyouthconference Connect with over 900 teenagers at Iowa State University for 3 days full of speakers, workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet, and community service activities! Enrollment Fees DUE Thank you to the majority of the clubs who have paid their enrollment dues for the year! If you have not already done so, please get these paid ASAP! Club Program Books & Financial Report The following club leaders have not turned in an updated program book for the year: Timberland Targeting & Heritage Homesteaders. Fair Theme Iowa 4-H Youth Conference The theme for the H Exhibit Building will be Your Passport to Adventure. Once again, we will be judging club booths this year! Let the creativity begin! Pre-Fair Leader Meeting Leader Corner The pre-fair leader meeting is set for Monday, May 21 at the Extension Office beginning at 6:30 PM. You will be receiving Static and Livestock Entry Forms and much more! Please bring your club s theme for the silent auction basket. Please RSVP by Monday, May 14 3 Page 3

4 631 Photography Challenge THEME: CAPTURE THE HEART OF AMERICA Have fun and think outside of the box with this theme that will be used for the 631 Photography Challenge at the Howard County Fair! 745 Food and Nutrition Challenge Class 2018 COOKIE CHALLENGE THEME: POTATO CHIP COOKIES Ingredients: 1 cup softened butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2.5 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups potato chips 2 cups chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix in the eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, and vanilla until combined. Add in the potato chips and chocolate chips. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Roll into balls and place them on a non-stick baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for about 11 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly brown around the eggs. Tip! Practice makes perfect, so be sure to practice your cookie challenge recipes before judging day so that you will be able to bring your best cookie to the contest! Monday, June 18 Static Judging, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Poultry and Novelty Entry Day Tuesday, June 19 Rabbit, Beef, Home-Raised Swine, Sheep, Goats, Dairy, and Horse Entry Day Wednesday, June 20 Open Class Bucket Calf Show Junior Dairy Cattle and Dairy Goat Show Junior Horse Show (Classes 1-7) Junior Pet Show Thursday, June 21 Junior Goat (Meat and Pygmy) Show Junior Sheep Show Junior Dog Obedience Junior Poultry and Novelty Show Friday, June 22 Junior Swine Show Junior Rabbit Show Saturday, June 23 Junior Beef Show Junior Horse Show (Classes 8-18) Sunday, June 24 Junior Livestock Ribbon Auction Livestock Release Fair Schedule 4-H Building Static Release 4 Page 4

5 Monday, June 18th Static Judging Schedule 8:30 AM: Cresco Leaders, Timberland Targeting 9:15 AM: Flying Hoofs 10:00 AM: Afton Aces, Diligent 4-H ers, Heritage Homesteaders 10:45 AM: Howard Center Stars 11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Judges Lunch Break 12:30 PM: Saratoga 4-H 1:15 PM: Space Age Farmers H Exhibit Checkout When: Sunday, June 24 Time: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Exhibits may be checked out (picked up) between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM on Sunday, June 24. Those who check out exhibits early will forfeit premium money! Fair Entries Due: Friday, June 1 by 4:00 PM Leaders will be receiving fair entry forms for static and livestock exhibits in mid-may and will be distributing them to club members Howard County Fair Book The 2018 Howard County Fair Book is now available on the ISU Extension & Outreach Howard County Page. Follow the link for more information about this year s fair! Clovernews/2018%20Fairbook.pdf Don t Forget Project Write-Ups! 4-H ers! Don t forget to create a write-up on your fair exhibits! This write-up shouldn t be long, but easy to read as the judge only has a few minutes to review the write-up. The write-up should include the following: 1. Cover Page-Include the following Picture of the final exhibit Name, county, club, age, years in 4-H Class the exhibit is in 2. Report answering the following questions: 1. What did you plan to learn (goal)? 2. What steps did you take to accomplish your goal? 3. What were the most important things you learned? 4. Cost of the project 3. Pictures of youth completing the project Copyright Check the fairbook for full guidelines for copyright. Please remember if you are using the source to create a similar design, you MUST get permission from the source and bring that permission letter to fair. Refer to the help sheet available on the County Fair page on the Howard County Extension s website. Using Pinterest Pinterest is a popular source for getting project ideas. However, you need to make sure when sourcing you are getting down to where it originated from. Be sure to cite the correct site when documenting where your information/idea came from. If you have a hard time finding the original source, contact the Extension Office! Display Board/Posters If you plan to use a display to illustrate what you learned, remember size guidelines refer to ALL project areas. Posters can t be larger than 24 x 36 and display boards can t exceed 48 x 48 (flat). Boxes can t exceed 28 x 22 in height or width and 12 in depth. 5 Page 5

6 Congratulations 2018 Spring Fair Participants!! Howard County 4-H held the 2018 Your Passport to Adventure Spring Fair on Saturday, April 7 at the NICC Cresco Center. Over 55 youth presented over 50 exhibits, including educational presentations, working exhibits, share-the-fun acts, and clothing events! Congratulations to everyone on a job well done! A huge shout out to all the judges, coordinators, county council members, and volunteers for their help in making the day run smoothly. I encourage ALL 4-H members to participate in next year s Spring Fair. It is a great way to showcase what you are doing in school, topics you re interested in, clothing that you chose to wear, and anything that makes you excited! EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS STATE FAIR Karissa Stika: Colony Collapse Disorder Bree Rogne: Human Performance Kaleb Adams: Happy Trails for the Deer Hunter Emily Church & Elise Church: A2A2 Milk Brady Burke: Sword Fighting Through the Ages STATE FAIR ALTERNATE Eve Houdek: How to Make Maple Syrup Clayton Thiele: Difference between John Deere & Case Tractors HONORABLE MENTIONS SUPER BLUE Zoey Mehmert Paralympics; Zachary Dobbs Tae Kwon Do Demonstration; Clara Keller How to Take Care of a Horse; Knute Rogne Freedom Rock $15 CLOTHING CHALLENGE HONORABLE MENTIONS SUPER BLUE Brooklyn Burke, Jace Newell, Lyli Kunert CLOTHING SELECTION STATE FAIR Karissa Stika STATE FAIR ALTERNATES SUPER BLUE Ava Ferrie, Ella Keller, Jace Newell, Lyli Kunert WORKING EXHIBITS STATE FAIR Alaina Bina: Balloon Cards Audrey Ferrie & Ava Ferrie: Look At That View Nora Ryan & Erin Ryan: Cancer Bookmarks STATE FAIR ALTERNATE Kinsey Reicks & Kayla Malven: Ziplock Butterflies Heidi Mahr: How to Make Maracas HONORABLE MENTION SUPER BLUE Cole Bronner: Feed the Birds SHARE-THE-FUN STATE FAIR Adeline Sopha, Josephine Sopha, Ella Sopha, & Gwen Sopha: Song & Instrumental, Wonderwall Kayla Burke & Bree Rogne: Song, Proud to Be an American Seth Merritt: Piano Solo, The Maple Leaf Rag STATE FAIR ALTERNATE Ella Keller: Piano Solo, March Militaire Lily Pagel: Song, Somewhere Out There HONORABLE MENTION SUPER BLUE Wilson Merritt: Piano Solo, Ode to Joy 6 Page 6

7 Spring Fair Events at the 2018 Howard County Fair Come to the 2018 Howard County Fair and watch Howard County Youth present their educational presentations, working exhibits, share-the-fun acts, and clothing style show! These youth have worked hard on their projects and would love to see friendly faces! It is also a GREAT way for new members to experience all that Howard County 4-H has to offer! Wednesday, June 20 CLOTHING STYLE SHOW Scheidel Plaza Stage, 5 PM Those participating will be: Briana Burke, Brooklyn Burke, Chloe Burke, Kelsey Burke, Eve Houdek, Clara Keller, Tod Merritt, Kenzie Moellers, Ava Ferrie, Ella Keller, Heidi Mahr, Jace Newell, Knute Rogne, Paige Schmitt, Kayla Burke, Lyli Kunert, Bree Rogne, Karissa Stika WORKING EXHIBIT, 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Kenzie Moellers, Zoey Mehmert, & Clara Keller: Milk Art Thursday, June 21 EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 3:00 PM-Jaylianna & Jace Pedretti: Presentation, Jamaica 3:15 PM-Karissa Stika: Presentation, Colony Collapse Disorder 3:30 PM-Clayton Thiele: Presentation, The Difference Between Case & John Deere Tractors 3:45 PM-Zeke Church: Presentation, Esports 4:00 PM-Emily & Elise Church, Presentation-What s the Deal with A2A2 Milk? 4:15 PM-Zoey Mehmert: Presentation, Paralympics 5:00 PM-Bree Rogne: Presentation, Human Performance 5:15 PM-Knute Rogne: Presentation, Freedom Rock SHARE-THE-FUN ACTS 5:30 PM-Kayla Burke & Bree Rogne: Song, Proud to Be An American 6:55 PM-Adeline, Gwen, Ella, & Josie Sopha: Guitar & Vocal, Wonderwall Friday, June 22 EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS and SHARE-THE-FUN ACTS 4:15 PM-Clara Keller: Presentation, How to Take Care of a Horse 4:30 PM-Ella Keller: Share-the-Fun, March Militaire 4:45 PM-Eve Houdek: Presentation, How to Make Maple Syrup 5:00 PM-Zachary Dobbs: Presentation, Tae Kwon Do Demonstration 5:15 PM-Lily Pagel: Share-the-Fun, Somewhere Out There 5:30 PM-Brady Burke: Presentation, Sword Fighting Through the Ages 5:45 PM-Kaleb Adams: Presentation, Happy Trails to the Deer Hunter 6:00 PM-Seth Merritt: Share-the-Fun, The Maple Leaf Rag 6:05 PM-Wilson Merritt: Share-the-Fun, Ode to Joy Saturday, June 23 WORKING EXHIBITS, 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Kayla Malven & Kinsey Reicks: Ziplock Butterflies Allison Ferrie: Bunny Lollipops Alaina Bina: Balloon Cards Cole Bronner: Feed the Birds Marissa Bronner: Planter WORKING EXHIBITS, 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM Erin & Nora Ryan: Cancer Bookmarks Heidi Mahr: How to Make Maracas Olivia Johnson & MacKenzie Thiele: Balloon Stress Balls Alyssa Sobolik: Shimmer Bath Bombs Ava & Audrey Ferrie: Look At The View 7 Page 7

8 Congratulations! BEST OF LUCK TO THE H SENIORS! We recognize the following 4-H ers who will be graduating from our area high schools this spring. We have an awesome group of senior leaders and we will miss every single one of you! Congratulations and best wishers as you begin the next chapter of your life! Allison Martinek Howard Center Stars, 8 yr. member Amanda Johnson Flying Hoofs, 2 yr. member Autumn Forcelle Space Age Farmers, 6 yr. member Brynn Bodermann Afton Aces, 9 yr. member Cassy Kennon Flying Hoofs, 9 yr. member Dillon Mai Saratoga 4-H, 9 yr. member Emma Mannery Flying Hoofs, 9 yr. member Jacob Knutson Timberland Targeting Club, 9 yr. member Jared Knutson Timberland Targeting Club, 9 yr. member Judd Grover Timberland Targeting Club, 9 yr. member Karissa Stika Flying Hoofs, 9 yr. member Katrina Sanders Space Age Farmers, 9 yr. member Madison McKenna Flying Hoofs, 5 yr. member Olivia Merritt Flying Hoofs, 9 yr. member Samantha Bigalk Timberland Targeting Club, 7 yr. member Sawyer Peckham Timberland Targeting Club, 9 yr. member Taylor Haskovec Space Age Farmers, 9 yr. member Riceville Clover Kids Cresco May 14, 2018 May 15, :15-5:30 PM 3:30-5:30 PM A reminder postcard will be sent one week before the activity to children who signed up. REMINDER! Send a note with your CK child to school on the day of the event to let the school know that they will be attending Clover Kids that afternoon! Clover Kid Graduates! We recognize the following 4-H Clover Kids who will be graduating from our county Clover Kids program. We have an awesome group of young children and we will miss see you at our Clover Kid programs. Congratulations and best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your 4-H adventure! Awnan Skoda Notre Dame Clover Kids Carver Munkel Notre Dame Clover Kids Ella Dennler Notre Dame Clover Kids Gracelyn Zahasky Notre Dame Clover Kids Izzy Kinneman Riceville Clover Kids Jordyn Fisk Notre Dame Clover Kids Kallie Eastman Riceville Clover Kids Keira Shea Notre Dame Clover Kids Madi Fritcher-Larson Notre Dame Clover Kids Nate Mahr Notre Dame Clover Kids Nolan Schatz Notre Dame Clover Kids Taylor Reis Notre Dame Clover Kids Trenton Voyna Notre Dame Clover Kids Trystan Grube Timberland Targeting Club, 9 yr. member 8 Page 8

9 Mahr Scholarship Rachel Stika Kiser Scholarship Emma Mannery Howard County Alumni Scholarships Brynn Bodermann Cassidy Kennon Scholarship Winners Karissa Stika Madison McKenna State 4-H Award Winners 4-H State Council: Hope Dohlman State 4-H Project Award: Hope Dohlman, Child Development Howard Co. and Beyond! Enjoy the beautiful community, state, and nation that we live in with these fun activities! Local Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail Grand Opening: Elma/Riceville, May 5 State Tulip Time Festival: Pella, May 3-May 5 National Kentucky Derby: Louisville, KY, May 5 FFA, 4-H, and Scout Appreciation Day at Living History Farms When: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Where: Living History Farms, Des Moines Time: 12:00 pm 4:00 pm Living History Farms says thank you to all of the Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups and 4-H and FFA members who have participated in events and programs over the years. Members arriving in uniform, organization jackets, or group t-shirts will receive free admission this day. ISU Livestock Judging Camp When: June 11-13, H ers for 4-H Campaign Each year the State 4-H Council sponsors the Iowa 4-H ers for 4-H Campaign, which raises money to fund projects that benefit 4-H members throughout the state. Their goal has been placed at $31,000! They are ask-ing each 4-H club in Iowa to donate a minimum of $3.00 per member to the campaign. All clubs that meet the $3.00 per member goal will receive a special campaign certificate. Contact the Extension Office if your club would like to participate! Where: Iowa State University, Ames Who: 4-H & FFA members in grades 7-12 More Information: Visit livestock-judging Contact: Chris Cassady, ccassady@iastate.edu Join the members of the ISU Livestock Judging Team for a fun camp at Iowa State University! It is a great opportunity for youth to build their knowledge of evaluating market and breeding animals, including beef, swine, sheep, and goats. This camp will cover oral reasons, evaluation, and breeding animal performance data. Visit the website above for more information and registration! 9 Page 9

10 Upcoming Events & Due Dates May June 1: County Council Applications Due 1: Static & Livestock Fair Entries Due 2: Horse Arena Clean-Up 7-8: Summer Adventure Trip, Ames 3: Market Broiler Pick-Up, Extension Office 11-13: ISU Livestock Judging Camp, Ames 6: Appreciation Day at Living History Farms 12: Camp Counselor Training, Decorah 9: Horse Workouts Start 13-14: Pine Bluff Junior Camp, Decorah 11: County Council Meeting 15: Silent Auction Baskets Due, Extension Office 14: Riceville Clover Kids 18: Static Judging Day 15: Notre Dame Clover Kids 20-21: Pine Bluff Junior Camp, Decorah 15: Livestock Entries Due on 4HOnline 20-24: Howard County Fair 21: Pre-Fair Leaders Meeting, Extension Office 26-28: Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Ames 23: FSQA Training, Cresco 26-28: Animal Science Round-Up, Ames Kelli Steinlage Howard County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach County Youth Coordinator 132 First Avenue West To Make the Best Better Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Ross Wilburn, Diversity Officer, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, , wilburn@iastate.edu. 10 Page 10