Guthrie County June 4-H Newsletter

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1 GROWS Guthrie County June 4-H Newsletter 2018 Guthrie County 4-H Royalty was crowned on Sunday, June 3rd at the 4-H Building. King Kael Rutledge Queen Ruby Hummel Intermediate King Trever Derry Intermediate Queen Abby Brooks Junior King Maxwell Owen Junior Queen Jasmine Heston better known as CREP. They have many different conservation efforts going on for water quality, wetlands and promoting wildlife habitat! Bring your wood duck nest box or bluebird house to donate. This workshop will be held at Lake Panorama corner of Sage Trail and 190th Rd from 10 11:30 am on Saturday, June 16th. Want to help save the environment? Learn what is happening out at Lake Panorama Association and how they are using Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program 1

2 Calendar of Events June Bugs, Insects, Oh My! Day Camp for K-3, 1 Springbrook, 10 am - 2 pm Garden Box Challenge, Panorama Gardens, Time - 3 1:00 pm 4 Youth Committee, 7 pm, Extension Office 5 Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm 10 AKSARBEN DNA entries due (feeder calf) FairEntry open for static, clothing, and 10 communications SW Iowa 4-H Camp 12 Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm 13 Horse Clinic, Horse Arena, 6 pm 13 Rabbit Hopping and Agility, 4-H Building, 7 pm 14 Makerspace!, Panora Public Library, 2-3 pm CWF: Citizenship Washington Focus 16 CREP Workshop, Lake Panorama, 10-11:30 am 19 Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm 21 Makerspace!, Panora Public Library, 2-3 pm Iowa Youth Conference, Iowa State University 26 Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm 27 Horse Clinic, Horse Arena, 6 pm 27 Rabbit Hopping and Agility, 4-H Building, 7 pm Protecting Pollinators Day Camp 4th grades and up, am - 2 pm 28 Makerspace!, Panora Public Library, 2-3 pm Engineering in Nature Day Camp for 4th grades 29 and up, 10 am - 2 pm July 1 Rabbit ID due in 4hOnline for state fair 1 State Fair Entries due in FairEntry 1 FairEntry open for small animals and livestock 2 Youth Committee, 7 pm, Extension Office 3 Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm ALL Static, Clothing and Communication 10 exhibits need to be entered into FairEntry 10 Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm 11 Horse Clinic, Horse Arena, 6 pm 11 Rabbit Hopping and Agility, 4-H Building, 7 pm 16 STATIC Judging Day, 1-5 pm, Fairgrounds 17 Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm Clothing and Communications Day, The New 18 Homestead, 1-5 pm Share The Fun/Fashion Revue, The New 18 Homestead, 7 pm 23 Rabbit Hopping and Agility, 4-H Building, 7 pm National 4-H SESS Championship, Grand Island, NE Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm 31 Dog Obedience, Large Show Ring, 7 pm Make sure you mark all deadlines on your calendar. There will be no exceptions! Mollie will tentatively be on maternity leave August ALL Livestock and Small Animal entries need to be 1 made in FairEntry for county fair 3 Advancing STATIC projects to state fair to office 6 Youth Committee, 7 pm 6 Pollurum Testing - required for all birds at county fair!, Guthrie County Vet Services - Hoop Barn, 1-4:30 pm, Pollurum Testing - required for all birds at county fair!, 8 Guthrie County Vet Services - Hoop Barn, 1-4:30 pm, 8 Horse Clinic, Horse Arena, 6 pm 8 Rabbit Hopping and Agility, 4-H Building, 7 pm 9-19 Iowa State Fair Scratch deadline for livestock! Enforced in full for ! 22 Horse Clinic, Horse Arena, 6 pm 22 Rabbit Hopping and Agility, 4-H Building, 7 pm 26 Pre Fair Clean-up 26 Horse Clinic, Horse Arena, 6 pm 28 AKSARBEN online entries due TBD Monarch Workshop, Plant Milkweed, 10 am - noon Aug. 30- Sept. 3 Guthrie County Fair September 17 Post Fair Meeting, 7 pm, 4-H Building AKSARBEN Horse Show, Grand Island, NE AKSARBEN Stock Show, Grand Island, NE October 7-13 National 4-H Week 21 Recordkeeping & Award Applications due to Office November TBD Awards Day December 1 Beef Blast, Iowa State University 3 Youth Committee, 7 pm TBD Officer Training 2

3 Twenty-one Iowa 4-H Youth have qualified to compete at the H Shooting Sports National Championships June 24 to June 29 th, hosted by University of Nebraska Lincoln & Nebraska 4-H. The event will be held at Heartland Public Shooting Park near Alda and the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island. Over H youth, ages 14-18, from 36 states will compete in nine disciplines. Trey Derry of the SESS Rangefinders will represent Iowa in the National Shooting Sports Championships from June Good Luck Trey! Twenty-one Iowa 4-H Youth qualified and will compete in this event. Iowa 4-H Shooting Sports Team includes: Jacki Luckstead, 4-H Youth Specialist, Iowa Team Coordinator. Air Rifle Team Eric Keller (Tama County), Rachel Silhanek (Tama County) and Jacob Miller (Webster County) with Coach Roy Silhanek (Tama County). Archery Compound Team Ty Buresh (Iowa County), Hunter Caraccio (Tama County) and Alexis Stuhrenberg (Webster County) with Coach Troy Harris (Webster County). Archery Recurve Team Jeannie Boro (Webster County) with Coach Dave Anderson (Webster County). Muzzleloader team Hannah Bothne (Humboldt County), Lexi Lange (Humboldt County) Lane Moore (Decatur County) Clayton Smith (Osceola County) with Coach Ryan Keller (Tama County). Shotgun Team Dan DeBoer (Osceola County), Levi Henrichs (Osceola County), Makenna Lilly (Adair County), Andrew Thyer (Mitchell County) with Coach Dan DeBoer (Osceola County)..22 Rifle Team Trey Derry (Guthrie County), Gabe Hintzsche (Polk County) and Morgan Lange (Humboldt County), Tanner McKimmey (Humboldt County) with Coach Les Bacon (Humboldt County). Hunter Safety Team Grant Goering (Lucas County) and Micah Stephany (Polk County) with Coach Joe Yedlik (Jones County). This is a major competition for youth active in the Iowa 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports (SESS) program. Through their participation in SESS, these young people have used their skills in shooting sports to develop life skills such as safety, concentration, and sportsmanship. Mollie s Notes: Reminder that Mollie will be out of the office on maternity leave the end of the month through the middle of August. The 2018 Guthrie County Fair Book is currently online! 2018 Guthrie County Fair Theme is The Guthrie County Fair Let s go Dancing with the Steers We have some trophies that are currently unsponsored. For more information, contact Krista Downing at kristad@iastate.edu. Cow/Calf Pens are able to have the calf show under Feeder Calf but aren t able to be washed or clipped until after they have shown their cow/calf pen. 3

4 Club and Member Information Share The Fun, July 18 Share The Fun provides an opportunity for 4-H ers to share their skills and talents before an audience purely for the sake of enjoyment. Share The Fun includes skits, songs, short one-act plays, dances plus other entertainment will be acceptable. The maximum time limit for one act will be eight minutes. Everyone will have the opportunity to display their talent on Wednesday, July 18th at the New Homestead, Guthrie Center. The Fashion Show will start at 7:00 pm with the Share The Fun acts mixed in. For more information, review the 2018 Guthrie County Fairbook. **Remember you have to sign up through Fair Entry by July 10th** Static Exhibit Judging, July 16 Static Exhibit Day has been set for Monday, July 16, from 1 to 5:00 pm. Youth entering non-livestock exhibits for the Guthrie County Fair will participate in a conference judging experience at the Community Building at the Guthrie County Fairgrounds. A goal card or write up should be attached to each exhibit, along with a fair entry tag. A write up done in advance will usually be better than one that you put together when you arrive at judging. Information needed includes: 1) What did you plan to learn or do? (What was your exhibit goal(s)? 2) What steps did you take to learn or do this? Explain what you wanted to do so it is easily understood. The judge wants to know and understand the steps you used to make your exhibit. 3) What were the most important things you learned? Photography exhibits must include a photography label instead of a goal card. It is suggested you limit yourself to the best 5-10 photos. Food and nutrition prepared exhibits must include the recipe and site the source of the recipe. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Label. Find tip sheets at projects/tipsheets.htm. 4 Clothing Event Day, July 18 Clothing Event is an opportunity for youth to show what clothing they have made or purchased. There are three different categories. Fashion Revue: Outfit has been constructed, hand knitted, machine-knitted or crocheted. The $15 Challenge: Outfits must be purchased at a garage sale, consignment store, or resale shops. *Must have receipt. Clothing Selection: Outfits may be selected and/or purchased from any source. Clothing Event will be held July 18th at the New Homestead. Judging will be from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. The Fashion show will be that night at 7:00 mixed in with Share -The-Fun participants. For more information, review the 2018 Guthrie County Fairbook. **Remember you have to register by July 10th in Fair Entry** Communication Day, July 18 Communication Day is Wednesday, July 18th from 1 to 5 pm. Come join the excitement at The New Homestead, Guthrie Center. Educational Presentations: You have the opportunity to give a presentation about something that interests you. You can give a presentation on just about anything! Working Exhibits: These are audience interactive and demonstrate or teach directly to a small group. The audience participates in a hands-on activity and takes home the item they made with you. Extemporaneous Speaking: This contest gives you the opportunity to choose a topic and prepare a speech in thirty minutes to give to a judge. If you re good at last minute preparation, this contest may be for you! Poster: Communicate in a visual rather than an oral form. Choose from one of this year s themes and get creative. For more information, review the 2018 Guthrie County Fairbook. **Remember you have to sign up through Fair Entry by July 10th**

5 Elements & Principals of Design The elements of design are shape/form, color, texture, and line. These are the tools used by you and clothing manufacturers when a garment is designed and constructed to enhance your appearance. Color is the hue, value, and intensity that defines parts and sets off one area of design from another. Hue is the name of the color (red, blue). Value is how light or dark the color is (light blue, navy blue). Intensity is how bright or dull it is (4-H green, neon green). Line can show direction, draw your attention, outline an object, divide a space, or communicate a feeling. Lines can be straight, curved, diagonal, thick or thin, horizontal or vertical. They can be part of the fabric (stripes or plaid) or part of the design (a yoke or seam). Form is the shape and structure of an item. Shape is two-dimensional and appears flat; form is three-dimensional with length, width, and depth. (A circle is a shape; a ball is a form.) Texture is the surface quality of an item. It is how something feels when it is touched or looks like it would feel if touched (rough, smooth, soft, or hard). The principles of design (rhythm, emphasis, proportion, balance, and unity) are how we use the tools (elements) to create looks (whole outfits, accessories, shoes, etc.) that are different or unique Rhythm leads the eye from one part of a design to another part, creating movement through repetition of pattern or color. Follow the flow of orange waves or white daisies in the examples below Proportion refers to the relationship between parts of a design, such as the size of the clovers compared to the size of the shirts. The examples below show good Unity When things look right together, you have created unity. Unity includes clothing, all accessories, and you. Lines and shapes that repeat each other show unity (curved lines and curved shapes). Colors that have a common hue create unity. Texture also helps create unity (a soft texture with curved lines). Try to create a certain mood or theme sporty, tailored, dramatic, casual and keep the clothing and accessories in harmony with your coloring, your build, and your age. Then you ll have unity. Unity is a difficult principle to define. It is both a principle in itself as well as the goal for the overall look. What about the pink and green outfit? Is that a good example of unity? Notice the sundress with sandals in the picture. In your opinion, does that create unity? Emphasis is the quality that draws your attention to a certain part of the design first (a logo or stripe, for example). Balance makes the right and left side of a garment appear to be equal, even though they may not be exactly the same. If the two sides are the same, it is symmetrical balance. If the two sides are different in some way but still give the same weight, it is asymmetrical balance. The judges will be looking for this information for all clothing, visual arts, sewing projects, etc. Please make sure that you read the Fairbook and use the tools on our website We have created a webpage to help you prepare for STATIC, Clothing and Communications Event. 5

6 How to Enter Exhibits in Fair Entry for the Guthrie County Fair Registration Opens: Sunday, June 10, 2018 for STATIC, Communications & Clothing Event exhibits Fair Entry will not work in Internet Explorer. Use Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. Sunday, July 1, 2018 for livestock & animal exhibits Registration Closes: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 (at 11:59 p.m.) for STATIC, Communications & Clothing Event exhibits Wednesday, August 1, 2018 (at 11:59 p.m.) for livestock & animal exhibits 1. Using Mozilla Firefox, Safari or Google Chrome go to 2. Click Sign in with 4HOnline. 3. A separate box will pop up. Enter your 4HOnline family address and password. The role is Family. Click Login. 4. This will take you to the welcome screen. Click Begin Registration. 5. Click Individual. 6. Choose the 4-H er you are entering an exhibit for. Click Continue. 7. The 4-H er s profile will appear. The Personal Details and Contact Info is exported from 4hOnline. If you d like to make changes, please log into your 4hOnline account at 8. Click Continue to Entries. 9. Click Add an Entry to the right of the exhibitors name. 10. Click Select next to the Department you would like to enter. To enter a Static Exhibit (exhibits that are judged and displayed in the 4-H Building), you must click Static to view all of the Departments. 11. Click Select next to the Division you would like to enter. 12. Click Select next to the Class you would like to enter. 13. Review the entry and then click Continue. 14. Select the 4-H Club that you belong to. Click Continue. If questions appear - please give complete answers as this will help us prepare for judging. 15. If this is a livestock exhibit, please select the animal that is to be shown. Click Add an Animal. Select the animal. Click Select Animal. Click Continue. If this is a static exhibit, include a detailed description of your exhibit (example: black and white photo of butterfly with red mat). Click Continue. **Review the information. Click Continue. 17. You will now have three options: - Register another Exhibitor - Add another Entry for this Exhibitor - Continue to Payment. This function will prompt you to complete the entry process. If you are not completed entering exhibits proceed with one of the first two options. 18. When finished entering exhibits for all the 4-H ers in your family. Click Continue to Payment. Review the entries submitted. Click Detail for more information. Click Continue 6

7 when ready. 19. If you have an entry fee, please send that to the office as soon as possible. Click Continue. 20. Click Submit. The staff at the Guthrie County Extension Office will review the entries and either approve the entries or send them back to the families with necessary revisions. Once you click Submit you are unable to make any changes! Guthrie County Extension and Outreach Office 212 State Street Guthrie Center, IA Phone Number: (641) Please note: The system will lock out the entire family once you click Submit. After staff reviews the entry, families will be able to enter again. Helpful Tips You will need to sign up for Showmanship when you register online. Static Exhibits are the exhibits you have worked on to bring to the County Fair and are judged and displayed in the 4-H Building. 7

8 2018 Guthrie County Fair Rule or Class Changes Agriculture and Natural Resources Class is now Horticulture and Plant Science. - An exhibit that shows learning about the growth, use, and value of plants, soils, small fruit production, vegetable and flower gardens, plant nutrition, careers, etc. (Garden crops and herbs are exhibited in classes in the 4-H Horticulture Department under 4-H Livestock.) Class has been added as Home Grounds Improvement. An exhibit that shows learning about landscape plans, selection of landscape plants, ornamental garden features, home yard improvement, storage sheds, careers, etc. Creative Arts Under Photography Rules Photographs should be a minimum of 4 x 6. Finished size (including mounting/matting) of single photographs may not exceed 11 x 14. Exception: Panoramic photos must not exceed 24 in length. All photographs must be printed on photographic paper. Class 10345X is now the description and Alternative/Creative Photography Special Rules are the same as 2017 Added Class Photography Idea/Educational Display - An exhibit that demonstrates learning about photography that does not fit into any previous photography class. This class includes photos printed on canvas, fabric, ceramic, etc. as part of an educational display showing learning about printing techniques, display, merchandising, etc. Family and Consumer Science new class numbers and descriptions Clothing and Fashion Constructed/Sewn Garments & Accessories- A constructed garment or accessory (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans Clothing and Fashion Purchased Garments & Accessories Purchased garments or accessories that shows learning about style, fashion, design, thrifty spending, wardrobe planning, types of fabrics, and clothing care. Exhibits must be intended to be worn by humans Clothing and Fashion Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about clothing and fashion including but not limited to design illustrations, exploration of clothing styles, careers, clothing care, etc. Clothing and Fashion Special Rule: Outfits or accessories which will be worn during the Awardrobe Clothing Event may not be entered as a 4-H Iowa State Fair exhibit Food & Nutrition Prepared and Preserved Product - An exhibit of a prepared or preserved food product that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food preservation through the making of a prepared or preserved food product. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs Quick Reference Guide at for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products Food & Nutrition Educational Display - An educational exhibit (poster, report, display) that shows skills or learning about cooking, baking, eating and choosing healthy foods, safety practices, or food preservation. See Food & Nutrition Special Rules below and HS 76 Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs Quick Reference Guide for additional information regarding prepared and preserved food products. Food and Nutrition Special rules: Number 7. Change date. Preserved foods must include the Food Preservation Exhibit Label. Only food processed after August 1, 2017 is acceptable. Current USDA and/or Iowa State University guidelines for home food preservation must be used Home Improvement- An exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving and caring for your home living space, including extended personal living areas immediately adjacent to the home. Exhibits may include new or refinished/reclaimed/restored items Sewing and Needle Arts Constructed item (sewn, knitted, crocheted, or other process) that shows learning and skill in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or other needle arts. May include the construction of household items such as pillowcases, curtains, table runners, quilts, wall hangings, or other items. Exhibits in this class are not intended to be worn by humans Sewing and Needle Arts Other Ideas/Educational Exhibits Any other educational exhibit that shows learning about sewing and needle arts including but not limited to construction techniques, use and care of fabrics and fibers, design illustrations, decorative processes, careers. Personal Development Citizenship and Civic Engagement - An exhibit that shows learning about or contributing to your community, your country or your world H Poster Communication Exhibit Special poster exhibit to visually tell a story or idea about 4-H to the general public. Exhibitors must use one of the following themes: 4-H is (open to 4-H er s interpretation) Join 4-H 4-H Grows (4-H.org national marketing theme) Your Passport to Adventure (2018 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference theme) Nothing Compares to 4-H Moments (variation of Iowa State Fair theme) 8

9 Science, Engineering & Technology Additional class descriptions have been added Mechanics - Any exhibit that shows skills or learning about general mechanics or engineering solutions or that involve a combination of skills Automotive Repaired or restored vehicle Electric Constructed or repaired article or educational display that shows skills or learning about electric wiring, appliances, lighting, electrical energy sources, safety, etc Small Engine Repaired or restored operating engine or educational display or other type exhibit that shows skills or learning about small engines. This class includes repaired or restored lawn tractors, small motorcycles, go-karts, etc Tractor Repaired or restored tractor (Note: A conference judging opportunity for exhibitors in class will be offered during exhibit check-in Welding Constructed item or educational display that shows skills or learning about welding Woodworking - Any exhibit that shows learning about wood, woodworking techniques, and safe uses of woodworking tools and machines. Exhibits may include newly constructed or refinished/reclaimed/restored wood items Science, Engineering & Technology - Any exhibit that shows learning about or helps explain how science and technology help us interact with the world. Topics include aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers & networking, earth & climate, geospatial mapping (GPS/GIS), robotics, or any other application of Science, Engineering, or Technology. General Livestock Added no late entries will be accepted. Complaints must be filed with superintendent and/or Youth Coordinator within 12 hours of the alleged infraction. Added the word active in front of 4-H/FFA members on rule #3. Clarify on rule #21 that it also includes animals that leave before 2 p.m. and added that pens are to be cleaned manure piled in the designated locations. Dog Changing the qualifying score to 185 to move to the next level Beginner Novice uses the sit for examine so we might as well take the step too for the first and second year classes in Pre-Novice. Sub-Novice exercises are so close to the Pre-Novice so added the "sit stay - handler walk around the ring" (this will be a big challenge). With no group sit and down. Goat Removed Pygmy goats may not be entered in the meat goat department Added example breeds in Non-Production that are more general example instead of saying pygmy say miniature breeds. We added a line under general rules that states they cannot show the same goat under more than one division. Renamed market pen class to market pen of three to better describe it is for 3 goats. Added a rate of gain line that we copied from swine and beef sections as rate of gain was not mentioned. Remove rule #2 under Dairy Goats Dairy Goats must be milked out between 7 and 8 pm the previous evening of the show. The Goat superintendent will supervise the pre-show milk out. The exhibitor must present their goats to the superintendent at this time or be ineligible for the show. No milk out the day of the show. Horse Added Intermediate Showmanship Changed check-in time to 3-5 pm No health certificates required. Swine All pigs must have ID verified on the Iowa 4-H Market Swine Verification form at either the county weigh-in or at an on farm visit by a current 4-H leader, FFA advisor or Extension Staff. Exhibitors are still responsible for entering swine without beginning weights on 4hOnline. Adjust rule #1 to say All swine must have been ear tagged and recorded on the 4-H identification forms and fair entry forms. Each exhibitor can nominate up to 40 pigs. Any pig at or under the weight limit (52 pounds) at the April weigh-in is eligible to be a production pig at the county fair. Each exhibitor may weigh up to 15 pigs at April weigh-in. Guthrie County Extension & Outreach Staff Anna Lauritsen Program Assistant annal@iastate.edu Mary Ebert Program Coordinator mebert@iastate.edu Krista Downing Office Coordinator kristad@iastate.edu Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm 212 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 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. 9