April 2015 DATES TO REMEMBER. Congratulations to the Marion County Fair Poultry Queen Camryn Norton. August 13th 23rd. Marion County Extension Staff

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1 April 2 Extension Council Mtg., 7:30p.m. at Extension Office 11 Cooking Extension Office 16 4-H Foundation Mtg., 7p.m. at Extension Office 17 & 18 4-H Slumber Party 5pm 9am at Extension Office 20 County Council Mtg., Extension Office 20 Dog Project Mtg.; Extension Office (no dogs) 21 Spring Leader s Mtg., Extension Office 27 Youth Committee Mtg., Extension Office 26 Robotics Mtg, Office May 1 Livestock Id s Due to Extension Office 2 Sheep & Meat Goat Weigh-In, 8a.m.-11a.m. at Marion Co. Fairgrounds 3 Sheep & Goat Project Workshop, Marion Co. Fairgrounds 7 Extension Council Mtg., 7:30p.m. at Extension Office 18 County Council, 6:30 Extension Office 23 Clover Kids Extension Office 25 Extension Office Closed - Memorial Day June 4 Extension Council Mtg., 7:30 p.m. at Extension Off. 13 Communications & Clothing Day at Extension Office 18 Pullorum Testing, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Extension Office 21 Pre-Fair Horse Show 22 4-H & Youth Committee Mtg., 6:30p.m. at Extension Off. 23 County Council Mtg., at Fairgrounds 23 Fair Preview Workshop, at Fairgrounds 6/30-7/2 State 4-H & Youth Conference July DATES TO REMEMBER 1 County/State Fair Entries Due to Extension Office 2 Pullorum Testing, 6-7:30 p.m. at Extension Office 2 Extension Council Mtg, 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office 9 Dyer-Hudson Judging, 9a.m.-4p.m Marion County Fair April 2015 Congratulations to the Marion County Fair Poultry Queen Camryn Norton August 13th 23rd Marion County Extension Staff County Extension Program Director: Dale Miller, dmill@iastate.edu County Youth Coordinator: Mindy Kephart, kephartm@iastate.edu Ag. Program Assistant: Karen Ackley, kackley@iastate.edu Youth Program Assistant: Chrys Bregar, cbregar@iastate.edu Region 14 Extension Education Director Nathan Crane, ncrane@iastate.edu Youth Program Specialist: Marisue Hartung, mhartung@iastate.edu 1

2 Everyone that attended the FSQA Training! Volunteers who helped at the H Basketball Tournament! Melcher-Dallas Schools for letting us use their school for the 4-H Basketball Tournament! State Fair Swine Protocol Again this year there will be no regional weigh-ins. You will be required to tag your swine with a special DNA tag. These tags are available at the Extension Office at a cost of $10 per tag. The tags need to be used with a special tagger. We have two taggers available at the Extension Office for check-out. You may check the tagger out for a total of three days. Please call ahead to be sure that they tagger is available before you stop in. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office. Your tags need to be in your hog s ears and the DNA portion of the tag returned to the Extension Office by no later than May 1st. You will need to verify your animal s information on 4honline prior to May 15th to be IDed for the State Fair. Livestock ID's ALL livestock ID's are due to the Extension Office by May 1st! This is for everything that isn't required to go to a market livestock weigh-in. ID forms are available at the Extension Office, or on the Marion County 4-H webpage at: or from your leader. Please fill out the forms completely. Missing information could prevent your livestock from being eligible for the fair! May 1st is the last day to turn them in, we will gladly except them before the deadline! Goat/Sheep Weigh-In Goat and Sheep weigh-in is scheduled for May 2nd at the Marion County Fairgrounds in the sheep barn from 8:00-11:00a.m. You must bring the following livestock to this weigh-in: Meat Goat Wethers All Market and Performance Lambs All members that signed up for goats and/or sheep on their enrollment forms will receive a packet of information a couple of weeks before weigh-in. If you are not sure if you signed up for market goats and/or sheep contact the Extension Office or watch the Marion County 4-H Website for Goat/Sheep Weigh-in Information: 2

3 Tentative 2015 Marion County Fair Schedule **Schedule is Subject to Change** *Schedule only includes 4-H related events. To see a complete list of events please visit Marion County Extension s website ( PREFAIR April 11 Cooking Day, Marion County Extension Office June 13 Communications Day/Clothing Day, June 27 Fair Queen Crowning, 7 pm July 1 ALL ANIMAL ENTRIES DUE in Extension Office July 9 Dyer-Hudson Judging 9 am-4 pm July 9-10 Decorate A-Bale, 4-H Clubs can decorate between 3p.m. Thursday and 3:00 p.m. Friday FRIDAY, JULY 10 9:30 Clover Kids Critter Show 10:00 Pet Show, Show Pavilion Noon Bucket of Flowers Silent Auction, Bids Open 1:00 Earliest livestock may arrive at fairgrounds 4:00 Check-in for Dog Show 5:00 Dog Agility Show 6:00 Dog Obedience Show (following Agility) 6:00 Horse check-in (until 10 am Saturday) 8:00 All Swine in Place SATURDAY, JULY 11 7:00 Goats in Place and Meat Goat Check-in and Weigh-in 7:00 Sheep in Place & Check-in 8:00 Beef in Place, Check-in & Weigh in 8:30 10:30 Rabbits & Poultry in Place & Check-in 8:30 Cat Check-in, Show Pavilion 9:00 Swine Check-in and Weigh-in 9:30 Cat Show, Show Pavilion 10:00 All Horses in Place 11:00 Horse Trail Classes, Horse Arena 12:30 Dairy Goat Show, Show Pavilion 1:30 Meat Goat Show (Following Dairy) SUNDAY, JULY 12 8:00 Church Service - Columbia Methodist Church 8:30 Horse Show, Horse Arena 2:30 Baby Contest Registration, Dyer-Hudson 3:00 Baby Contests, Dyer-Hudson 5:00 Barnyard Olympics, Show Pavilion MONDAY, JULY 13 8:00 Sheep Show 4:00 Livestock Judging Contest 5:30 Poultry Show Poultry Barn 6:00 Bill Riley Talent Search 7:00 Fun Horse Show 8-10:30 4H DANCE Skate Pit TUESDAY, JULY 14 7:00 Rabbit Show in Rabbit barn 8:00 Beef Show, Show Pavilion (Breeding Cow/Calf, Market) 1:00 Bucket Calf Interviews; VIP room 3:00 11:30 Bucket Bottle Calf Show, Show Pavilion 4:30 Notification deadline for NOT SELLING MARKET Animals and FIRST SELLING BEEF, VIP Room 5:30 Bucket of Flowers Silent Auction Ends WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 7:00 Swine Show, Show Pavilion 5:00 Dyer-Hudson Closes 5-7 Appreciation Dinner Show Pavilion, Marion County Bankers Association 6:00 4-H Foundation Recognition Events, Show Pavilion Senior Member Recognition Parade of Champions/Winners 4-H Bucket of Junk Auction 7:00 4-H State Fair Exhibitor Mtg., Dyer-Hudson 7:30 4-H Exhibits released from Dyer-Hudson Dyer-Hudson exhibits must be removed for exhibitor to receive premium 9:00 All Non-Market Animals Release THURSDAY, JULY 16 8:00 Buyers Appreciation Breakfast and Registration, Show Pavilion 8:30 Livestock Sale, Show Pavilion (Market Livestock released following Sale) 6:00 All Livestock Exhibits Must Be Removed Poultry Pullorum Testing Please be aware that all poultry will need to be Pullorum tested within 90 days of the Marion County Fair to comply with health rules. There will be two dates for Pullorum testing in Marion County; June 18 and July 2 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. There is no charge to have your poultry Pullorum tested. For more information, please contact Karen at the Extension Office (641) Horse Project Meetings The first horse project meeting will focus on safety and animal wellness. This meeting will be held on Thursday, April 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds. Incase of inclement weather, the meeting will be held at Turner s arena. 3

4 Dog Project Meetings An informational meeting for members interested in training their dog in either Obedience and/or Agility will be held on Monday, April 20 th at the Extension Office, 7:00pm. All project members and parents are highly encouraged to attend, we ll have time for questions and opportunity to meet the trainers. Please bring a copy of your dog s current vaccinations ~ specifically Rabies Tag # and Parvo/Distemper. Do not bring your dog to this meeting. Lessons will be held on Mondays, beginning May 4th thru July 6th (last class to be determined) at the Marion County Fairgrounds from 7-8pm (back behind the livestock barns, in the camping area). Equipment needed for Obedience/Agility: choke chain (2 larger than circumference of dog s neck; 6-8 foot nylon or leather leash (no livestock leads/ropes), quick-release collar (has snap buckle). ). Attendance at 6 lessons is needed in order to show at County Fair. As an advance calendar item, please note the Dog Show will be held on Friday, July 10 th at 5p.m. If you have questions, please contact Deb VanWaardhuizen, after 5pm. Goat & Sheet Fitting Workshop May the Show Pavilion on the Marion County Fairgrounds If you are new to showing goats and sheep, this is the workshop for you. Learn from experienced 4-Hers about how they have grown and excelled within the meat goat and sheep projects. Learn how to properly fit you goat or sheep for show. Get tips on how to work with your animal to be successful in showmanship classes. Get tips on the type of equipment and tools that you should include in your show box to bring to fair. Please RSVP by April 29th by calling the Extension Office. Fair Preview Workshop June 23rd 6:00 the Marion County Fairgrounds Learn the basics of what to expect at the fair Meet livestock superintendents and ask them questions Get advice on what to pack in your show box Learn how to correctly fill out paperwork for Dyer-Hudson projects More info to follow in the May and June newsletters 4

5 Sportsmanship Winners: Saint Pride and Friendly Guys & Gals Free Throw Contest Winners Each division winner received a Pizza Hut Gift Certificate. Tots - Danni Enfiedl and Dylan Hall, Jr. Girl - Ashlynn Finarty, Jr. Boy - Ryan Krpan, Sr. Girl - Shaelyn Vander Hart, Sr. Boy - Ethan Harrington, Alumni - Angel Clark and Dean Dingeman Thank you to everyone who helped run the free throw contest. Jr. Girls Champions - Saint Pride Back Row: Riley Enfield, Karlee Lovell, Kynser Reed, Kacey Enfield, Mackenzie Putz, Grace Overgaard Front Row: Kasyn Reed, Haley Schneider, Kristina Ryun Jr. Boys Champions Our Union Back Row: Mac Harken, Seth Schumacher, Wyatt Clark, Caylor Clark, Braidy Friday Front: Jonah Schumacher, AJ Bull, Parker Sheets, Cody Metcalf Sr. Girls Champions - White Breast Beavers Back Row: Anna Sanderson, Molly Devin, Sydnee McKinney Front: Kacie Clark, Bridgette McKinney Sr. Boys Champions - Friendly Guys & Gals Colton Jones, Nate Finarty, Carter Bailey, Caleb Hall, Connor Bailey, Travis Poffenbarger, Josh Rawlings 5

6 Clover Kids Overnighter the Extension Office) May 23rd & 24th 7 p.m. - 9 a.m. Some of the planned activites include: Dodgeball games Science Experiments Crafts Make Your Own Snacks Movies Lots of FUN If you would like to register your Clover Kid, please contact Mindy at the Extension Office (641) or kephartm@iastate.edu *Please Register by no later than May 15th so we can plan and purchase supplies. Junior Girls Runner Up Team - Hex-a-Poppin Junior Boys Runner Up Team - Saint Pride Senior Girls Runner Up Team - Friendly Guys & Gals Senior Boys Runner Up Team - Saint Pride

7 4-H Slumber Party Marion County Design and make your own magnetic nail polish! Join the Life Vest Challenge to create a floatation device. Come spend the night at the Extension Office doing projects and hanging out with friends. April 17-April 18 5 p.m. - 9 a.m. $20 registration due April 10. Explore the chemistry of PIZZA and eat your work! Learn about how hydropower works and design a turbine! Learn about 4-H Robotics and programming. Parents invited to supper and a short meeting about nurturing girls interest in STEM. Movies, popcorn and snacks!

8 STEM Slumber Party What: Who: When: Where: Come explore science and see how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math make a difference in our world. Kids in 4th grade and up April 17 & 18, drop off 4:30pm June 17, pick up at 9am; There will be a parents meeting about engaging girls in STEM at 5pm Marion County Iowa State University Extension Office, 210 North Iowa St. Knoxville Cost: $20, registration deadline April 10 What to Bring: Sleeping Bag/Blankets, pillow, clothes, basic toiletries Registration will be held to the first 20 to complete registration. STEM Slumber Party Registration Name Address Parents Names Phone Emergency Contact Dietary Needs Will a parent be able to stay for the parents meeting? Yes No Workshop Choices (rank in order of preference, 1st-3rd) Session 1 Session 2 A. Life Vest Challenge A. Make an Electric Motor B. 4-H Robotics/Write a Program B. What Makes a Toy Work C. How Does a Hydro Dam Generate Energy Turn in to the Extension office by April 10, Registration Form 2. $20 (Cash or check made out to Marion County Extension)

9 Red Rock Classic Cattle Show Sunday, May 10th This open cattle show will be a joint event between Marion County and Jasper County Cattlemen and is sanctioned by the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Association. The show will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, on Sunday, May 18. Check-in will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 am, with showmanship starting at 11:00, and the show at noon. Registration forms are available at the Marion County Extension Office. Exhibitors can either mail the completed registration form to th Ave Knoxville, IA 50138, or send it via to justinehstevenson@gmail.com. Please note that the pre-registration fee is $25/hd and day-of registration is $35/hd. Dare to Discover at the 2015 State 4-H & Youth Conference Registration materials are ready. Remember to invite your friends, the State 4-H & Youth Conference is not just for 4-H members; it is for everyone. Registration will be online and payment is due to the Marion County Extension Office by Friday, May 16th. If you would like more information or to register please contact the Marion County Extension Office or check out: Intermediate Trip to the Black Hills June 22nd - 24th Registration is due by April 24 with payment Cost of the trip is $300 (financial assistance is available through the Marion County Foundation) 7th and 8th grade 4-Hers from Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Polk, Poweshiek, and Warren County will spend 3 days and two nights visiting national monuments, visiting Custer State Park, and meeting 4-Hers from South Dakota. If you have questions or are interested in the trip, please contact Mindy (641) or kephartm@iastate.edu. Marion County only has 6 spots available on the trip and registration will be on a first come basis.

10 CAMPING & PARKING RULES FOR 2015 MARION COUNTY FAIR All profits from this fund raiser go to the Youth of Marion County through the 4-H Foundation and Marion County Fair Board. The following rules are in addition to those in the Marion County Fairbook. All fair camping fees cost $75 per spot for the length of the fair and will provide a spot approximately 40 x20 for 1 camper and 1 vehicle if there is enough room in the assigned spot. Reserved camping requested with $75 per spot fees are due into the Extension Office by June 1 st Camping requested received after June 1 st will be on a first come first serve basis, space permitting Campers over 40 in length cannot camp on the fairgrounds but will be placed in the North Campgrounds. Camping requests postmarked or received after June 1 st will be $80 per spot (this includes a $25 late fee Returned checks will be assessed a $40 returned check fee and your name will go to the bottom of the waiting list (You will be still responsible for the $75 plus a $25 late fee for the camping spot.) Each club, chapter, group or individual can turn in 3 choices for camping spots. Reserved camping spots for duplicate choices will be honored as much as possible Only ONE spot per family because of demand for camping spots Non 4-Her s will be put on a waiting list and placed where room is available after 4-H families are placed When campgrounds west of barns are full, the over flow will go to North campgrounds Camping & car permits will be mailed out to the individuals Exhibitor and visitor parking will be north of the beef barn and west of the track The Fairground security and the Sheriff will assist the Foundation in enforcing the rules & regulations Rules & Regulations No arrivals before 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 9, without prior Foundation Board approval in writing Any camper arriving prior to the above time without prior approval will be charged double and may forfeit the right to camp on the fairgrounds during fair in future years. All spots must be cleaned and everything removed by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17 Camper & Car permits must be visibly displayed in windows at all times Regular inspection of campgrounds will be made for cleanliness & rules violations Driving lanes must be kept open at all times for emergencies No other vehicle parking in this area will be allowed. A pass is required Parking for visitors and extra cars will be by the racetrack We appreciate campers assistance & cooperation in self-enforcing these rules in a reasonable fashion One way traffic through campgrounds NO UNAUTHORIZED 4-WHEELERS, BICYLCLES OR GOLF CARTS ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS Quiet hours will be observed from 11 pm to 6 am NO camping unless in a paid camping spot; No camping in livestock trailer parking area No livestock in campgrounds Each camper with minors must have a responsible adult staying each night. Sunday Horse Show Regulations A lane from the horse barn to show arena and a staging area will be roped off for horse traffic only Handicap parking will be available and transportation will be available to horse arena Camping area will be barricaded and traffic will be monitored closely Please help us make the show as safe and fun as possible Not complying with the Marion County camping rules & regulations could result in: Vehicles being towed from campgrounds Removal from campgrounds Camping restrictions in future years Forfeiture of camping privileges Make Checks Payable to the Marion County 4-H Foundation 6

11 Refer to Marion County Fair camping map to determine area choice. Forms are DUE June 1st! 1st Area Choice: Parents Name: 2nd Area Choice: Exhibitor Name: Address: City: Name of Adult staying in camper Relationship to exhibitor: Camper License Plate Number Cell Phone Number: Club Name: Car License Plate Number Camper Type: Tent Motor home (length) Pull Type or 5th Wheel (length) 7 PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO MARION COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION

12 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Many materials can be made available in alternative formats for ADA clients. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC or call Marion County 210 N. Iowa St. PO Box 409 Knoxville, IA Return Service Requested Non-Profit Organization Permit No. 35 Knoxville, IA