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It is an exciting new year for Spencer County 4-H! There are new clubs for this year and the clubs that are returning are awesome! Find the club that fits you and be an active 4-H member today!

Good luck to all of those participating in the Kentucky State Fair!

Remember to strive to make the Best Better in all that you do! Let’s see what 2017-2018 brings for Spencer County 4-H together!

Don’t forget to fill out the new enrollment forms, information is in this newsletter. Sincerely, Mollie Tichenor CEA for 4-H Youth Development 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.

EVERYONE ENROLLMENT FORMS

Please remember to fill out the ORANGE enrollment forms. It is that time to fill out new forms for the new program year starting in September. If you don’t fill this out you are not a registered 4-H member and won’t have early camp sign-up privileges.

VOLUNTEERS If you have not filled out your volunteer application, please check out the website below. Background checks are required on all of the volunteers that help with the Spencer County 4-H Program. This is now available to be printed out from the website. Go to www.spencerextension.com, click on the 4-H Volunteer link on the right hand side of the screen and print off your application today. Please make sure that all forms are completed and that we receive a copy of your driver’s license when the form is turned in. If all the forms are not completed when they are turned it, it will delay you getting approved as a volunteer. You can also pick up a hard copy at the Extension Office. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering with Spencer County 4-H, please talk to Mollie or a club leader today!

FUNDRAISERS Remember: The profit for each 4-Her selling will be held by the 4-H Council. Those dollars may be used by the child for any 4-H

Cooperative Extension Service Spencer County PO Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368 (502) 477-2217 Fax: (502) 477-1343 extension.ca.uky.edu

4-H Newsletter August/September

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Program event or fee. Examples for use are: 4-H Camp, Shooting Sports Camp, Teen Summit, Teen Conference, fees due by individuals competing in shooting sports, livestock club, horse club, etc. To obtain the dollars, when needed, the parent must notify the Extension Office, and it must be used by August 31st of the program year. If you have any questions regarding the fundraiser program for the kids or have any fundraiser ideas, please call Mollie Tichenor at 477-2217. Spencer County 4-H Council still has a few 4-H Family and Friends Cookbook still available! The price is $15 for each book. Don’t forget that the profit for each 4-Her selling will be held by the 4-H Council and is $10 per cookbook.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Organization Name: Spencer County 4-H Council Organization Number: 41771 Don’t forget to sign up online at www.Kroger.com/communityrewards

4-H BANQUET It is that time of year again to look forward to

the 4-H Annual Achievement Banquet. The Banquet will be held on Sunday, September 24th at 2pm. Registration will be begin at 1:30 and we will have desserts only this year. Please bring your favorite dessert to share.

The outstanding teen application and merit scholarship application is included in this newsletter. Please pay close attention to the dates that they are due, both are due on Friday, September 1st.

If you have a nomination for the Outstanding Volunteer and the Friend of Spencer County 4-H, please let Mollie know as soon as possible.

ADULTS COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Spencer County 4-H Council will meet on September 21st at 6:30 pm at the Spencer County Extension Office. Anyone interested in being on the council, making decisions about the county 4-H program, and fundraising ideas please feel free to contact Bill Dunning, Council President, or Mollie Tichenor for additional information. Hope to see you there!

CAMP 4-H SUMMER CAMP

Spencer County went to 4-H Star Wars July 10th – July 14th. Pictured you will see all of the

campers, teens, adult volunteers, and staff that attended Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp with Spencer County. A great week was had by all 111 that attended. Spencer County will be going to camp in 2018, so if you are interested please contact the Extension Office for additional information next spring.

CLUB REPORTS DON’T FORGET TO CHECK

OUT ALL OF THE CLUBS FOR THE 2017-2018 PROGRAM YEAR!

CONGRATULATIONS! TEEN CONFERENCE

Spencer County 4-Her’s had a great time at the 2017 Teen Conference at the University of Kentucky June 12th – 15th. Ben Dippel and Liz Walker represented Spencer County. Mollie Tichenor, Agent, Marianne Gaddie, volunteer, and Rachel Sibert, summer intern served as chaperones for the group. Liz Walker did a great job planning the conference as a representative of District 3 on the State Teen Council. Noah Dunning will also be joining the State Teen Council with Liz for the 2017-2018 program year.

Congratulations to Lilli Hanik for being recognized for receiving the outstanding honor of the Emerald Award, which is only awarded to four 4-H members each year. Leighanne Lyvers was also recognized for receiving her Bronze Achievement Award.

Lilli Hanik also received the Farm Credit of Mid America Award Scholarship for $500 from the Kentucky 4-H Foundation. This was an application based scholarship that Achievement Winners can receive. Congratulations again Lilli!

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Rachel Sibert, Ben Dippel, Mollie Tichenor, Liz Walker, and Marianne Gaddie

Lilli Hanik, scholarship winner 4-H ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

ANNOUNCES EMERALD WINNERS

4-H encourages young people to set and achieve their goals. To that end, the Kentucky 4-H Achievement Program was created to reward ambitious and accomplished young people throughout the state.

In the highly competitive 4-H Achievement Program, young people receive recognition and prizes for their accomplishments in 4-H and their community. 4-H’ers can start accumulating points as soon as they start 4-H and begin earning recognition in the sixth grade.

4-H’ers at least in the 10th grade, and who have reached Level V can apply for the gold award. Each district can submit 10 applicants for the gold award. Of the 70 statewide applicants, 30 are selected. The competitive program consists of an application, and a panel interview portion.

Of those 30 only the top four of in the state representing the Head, Heart, Hands, and Health of 4-H can become an Emerald Achievement winner. This is the highest honor of Kentucky 4-H can offer. After careful review from all the judges, this year’s winners are the following (in no particular order):

1. Lilli Hanik, Spencer County 2. Evan Foster, Boone County 3. Wyatt Banks, Harrison County 4. Corey White, Lincoln County

Emerald Competitive Achievement winners

receive a full scholarship to the National 4-H Conference on the National 4-H Center Campus in Washington DC and a $1000 education scholarship.

Emerald Award Winners

LOUISVILLE AREA COMMUNICATIONS DAY

The 2017 Louisville Area Communications Day was held on Saturday, April 15th at the LaGrange Community Center in Oldham County. I am so proud to say that everyone from Spencer County did an outstanding job!

Junior General Demonstration: 1st Place and Blue Ribbon – Evan Waller demonstrated Pack it Up, Up, Up. Junior Safety Demonstration: 1st Place and Blue Ribbon – Hawley Johnson demonstrated Hockey Time. Speech Category (2006): 2nd Place and Blue Ribbon – Stephanie Knight, Laura Ingles Wilder. Speech Category (2005): 2nd Place and Blue – Dawson Barr, Childhood Cancer. Speech Category (1998): 2nd Place and Blue Ribbon – Lilli Hanik, The Graduation Speech I’ll Never Give. Variety Show Specialty Act: 2nd Place and Blue – Lilli Hanik, vocal (Hallelujah). Senior Job Interview: 1st Place and Blue Ribbon – Lilli Hanik.

Congratulations to all of the participants and winners! Everyone did an outstanding job. Evan

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Waller, Hawley Johnson, and Lilli Hanik placed 1st at the Louisville Area Communications Day so they will have the opportunity to represent Spencer County at the State Contest on Saturday, July 8th at the University of Kentucky. Thank you also to all of the 4-H members, family members, volunteers and judges for making the 2017 Louisville Area 4-H Communications Day a huge success.

Stephanie Knight, Lilli Hanik, Dawson Barr, and Hawley Johnson

Evan Waller SPENCER COUNTY SHOOTING

SPORTS INVITATIONAL On Saturday, May 13th Spencer County 4-H

Shooting Sports hosted the 9th Annual Spencer County Invitational Shooting Sports Tournament at the Spencer County Fish and Game Club. This year over 420 youth, ranging from 9-18, competed in this event, representing 18 counties.

With all of the dedication of the Shooting Sports Leaders and Coaches, along with the Spencer County Fish and Game Club members, this tournament continues to grow and expand each year.

There were people everywhere on the 13th at the Fish and Game Club, which is a huge accomplishment.

The 4-H members get a lot out of this tournament. Some experienced the joy of victory with others experiencing the agony of defeat, but everyone experienced the happiness of fellowship, camaraderie and just plain fun. With this combination everyone was a true winner. Congratulations to the following winners: TRAP SHOOTING Age 9-11 (25 Targets) 1st place – Owen Burkhead, Washington County 2nd place –John Harrod, Henry County 3rd place – Oz Clubb, Henry County Age 9-11 Female (25 Targets) 1st place – Kelli Booth, Henry County 2nd place – Madalyn Wilson, Henry County 3rd place – Erin Donahue, Washington County Age 9-11 (50 Targets) 1st place – Bradley Maines, Spencer County 2nd place – Sam Belcher, Bourbon County 3rd place – Zack Kidd, Rowan County Age 12 – 14 (50 Targets) 1st place – Garrett Tucker, Estill County 2nd place – Sam Biller, Spencer County 3rd place – Anthony Richard. Adair County Age 12 – 14 Female (50 Targets) 1st place – Kristian Nation, Spencer County 1st place – Amanda Nokes, Adair County 2nd place – Elissa Turpin, Marion County 3rd place – Leighanne Lyvers, Spencer County Age 12 – 14 (100 Targets) 1st place – Ben Baker, Rowan County 2nd place- Blane Cissell, Nelson County 3rd place- Gabe Perkins, Rowan County Age 12 – 14 Female (100 Targets) 1st place- Alexandra Campbell, Bourbon County 2nd place – Shianna Stevens, Rowan County Age 15-18 (50 Targets) 1st place – Dylan Rankin, Henry County 2nd place – Connor Trapp, Spencer County 3rd place – Harrison Rich, Adair County

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Age 15-18 Females (50 Targets) 1st place – Krisenda Neely, Spencer County 2nd place – Makayla Trapp, Spencer County 3rd place – Tori Kimbler, Adair County Age 15-18 (100 Targets) 1st place – Drew Laverty, Oldham County 2nd place – Mason Malin, Bourbon County 3rd place – Wesley Broughton, Shelby County Age 15-18 (100 Targets) 1st place – Cheyenne Lamb, Estill County 2nd place- Kinley Huesman, Carroll County

Spencer County 4-Her’s participating in Trap: Bradley Maines, Kristian Nation, Leighanne Lyvers, Sam Biller, Hunter Montgomery, Drew Lyvers, Austin Roberts, Connor Trapp, Travis Clemens, Jake Seigle, Max Dippel, Ben Dippel, Krisenda Neely and Makayla Trapp. BB GUN Age 9-11 1st place – Michael Greulich, Shelby County 2nd place – Blake Jordan, Owen County 3rd place- Lincoln Livers, Nelson County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Emma Kate Lawrence, Shelby County 2nd place – Rebecca Lofton, Shelby County 3rd place – Hannah Brown, Shelby County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Madeline Burbage, Shelby County Age 15-18 Female 1st place – Meaghan Pratt, Shelby County AIR PISTOL Ages 9-11 1st place – Gavin Ball, Shelby County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Emma Burfield, Nelson County 2nd place – Miley Stevens, Rowan County Age 12-14 1st place – Andrew Myers, Oldham County 2nd place – Sam Lewis, Shelby County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Ashley Hunt, Fleming County 2nd place – Kaitlyn Snyder, Oldham County 3rd place – Lilly Crook, Oldham County

Age 15-18 1st place – Dain Macdonald, Oldham County 2nd place – Cameron Rice, Oldham County 3rd place –Logan Roberts, Oldham County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Dalton Harjes, Oldham County 2nd place – Emma Topp, Henry County 3rd place – Meridian Myers, Oldham County AIR RIFLE – Sport Age 9-11 1st place- Simon Slodki, Shelby County 2nd place- Hunter Hamilton, Shelby County 3rd place- Noah Metts, Shelby County Age 9-11 Females 1st place- Emma Kate Lawrence, Shelby County 2nd place- Tiffany Bohannon, Shelby County 3rd place, Isabelle Brun, Spencer County Age 12-14 1st place – Isaiah Montgomery, Washington County 2nd place – Carson Mackey, Hardin County 3rd place- Luke Colebank, Shelby County Age 15-18 1st place – Gabe Allen, Washington County Age 15-18 Females 1st place- Macy Colebank, Shelby County

Spencer County 4-Hers participating in Air Rifle Sport: Isabelle Brun and Lane Prather. AIR RIFLE - Target Age 9-11 1st place – Logan Steffen, Owen County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Emma Kate Lawrence, Shelby County 2nd place – Rebecca Lofton, Shelby County 3rd place – Johanna Gilliam, Shelby County Age 12-14 1st place – Isiah Montgomery, Washington County 2nd place- Luke Colebank, Shelby County Age 15-18 1st place- Gabe Allen, Washington County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Macy Colebank, Shelby County 2nd place- Meaghan Pratt, Shelby County

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RIFLE .22 Age 9-11 1st place – Sam Magsig, Oldham County 2nd place – Will Shannon, Oldham County 3rd place –Grayson Roberts, Shelby County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Erin Donahue, Washington County 2nd place – Lillie Roberts, Shelby County 3rd place – Leanne Ethington, Shelby County Age 12-14 1st place – Isiah Montgomery, Washington County 2nd place – Carson Mackey, Hardin County 3rd place – Andrew Myers, Oldham County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Kaitlyn Snyder, Oldham County 2nd place – Sarah Grace Jackson, Oldham County 3rd place – Jada Draper, Washington County Age 15-18 1st place – Cameron Rice, Oldham County 2nd place – Dain Macdonald, Oldham County 3rd place – Brain Ball, Oldham County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Dalton Harjes, Oldham County 2nd place – Meaghan Pratt, Shelby County 3rd place – Meridian Myers, Oldham County

Spencer County 4-Her participating in Rifle: Isabelle Brun, William Krause, Lane Prather and Seth Caudill.

Spencer County 4-H Cloverbuds participating in Rifle: Connor Butler ARCHERY BOWHUNTER Age 9-11 1st place – Bradley Maines, Spencer County 2nd place – Daniel Crouch, Bath County 3rd place – Eli Bradley, Bath County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Kelli Booth, Henry County 2nd place – Madalyn Wilson, Henry County 3rd place – Payton Tingle, Washington County

Age 12-14 1st place –Hunter Bradley, Bath County 2nd place – Andrew Coyle, Bath County 3rd place – Josh Kaminski, Hardin County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Ashley Hunt, Fleming County 2nd place – Carrie Booth, Henry County 3rd place – Alexis Darnell, Fleming County Age 15-18 1st place – Dylan Rankin, Henry County 2nd place – Jared Gardner, Hardin County 3rd place – Jayden Croxton, Henry County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Kayci Campbell, Shelby County 2nd place – Aleeara Lawson, Washington County 3rd place – Caitlyn Hoover, Bath County ARCHERY BARE Age 9-11 1st place – Tyler Zahradnicek, Oldham County 2nd place – Will Shannon, Oldham County 3rd place – Cooper Lyvers, Spencer County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Izzy Perez, Oldham County 2nd place – Ava Klaus, Spencer County 3rd place – Bailey Johnson, Oldham County Age 12-14 1st place – Drew Lyvers, Spencer County 2nd place – Devin Johnson, Washington County 3rd place – Cole Powell, Oldham County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Alexandra Campbell, Bourbon County 2nd place – Michaela Marowelli, Henry County 3rd place – Hailey Clemens, Spencer County Age 15-18 1st place – Mason Malin, Bourbon County 2nd place – Spencer Wieland, Oldham County 3rd place – Brandon Howard, Oldham County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Helen Schultz, Spencer County 2nd place – Meridian Myers, Oldham County

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ARCHERY TARGET Age 9-11 1st place – Bradley Maines, Spencer County 2nd place – Eli Bradley, Bath County 3rd place – Daniel Crouch, Bath County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Kelli Booth, Henry County 2nd place – Madalyn Wilson, Henry County 3rd place – Payton Tingle, Washington County Age 12-14 1st place – Hunter Bradley, Baht County 2nd place – Anthony Richard, Adair County 3rd place – Wes Conley, Bath County Age 12-14 Females 1st place- Carrie Booth, Henry County 2nd place – Alexis Darnell, Fleming County 3rd place – Ashley Hunt, Fleming County Age 15-18 1st place – Justin Ensor, Oldham County 2nd place – Jayden Croxton, Henry County 3rd place – Hunter Tingle, Washington County Age 15-18 Females 1st place – Kayci Campbell, Shelby County 2nd place – Caitlyn Hoover, Bath County 3rd place – Nadia Kennedy, Shelby County ARCHERY RECURVE Age 9-11 1st place – Cooper Lyvers, Spencer County 2nd place – John Morales, Oldham County 3rd place –Blake Jordan, Owen County Age 9-11 Females 1st place – Hannah Brown, Shelby County 2nd place – Rebecca Lofton, Shelby County Age 12-14 1st place – Alex Seward, Trimble County 2nd place – Drew Lyvers, Spencer County 3rd place – Ben Morse, Shelby County Age 12-14 Females 1st place – Leigh Anne Lyvers, Spencer County 2nd place – Erin Dunlap, Spencer County 3rd place- Madeline Burbage, Shelby County

Age 15-18 1st place – Spencer Wieland, Oldham County 2nd place – Jake Seigle, Spencer County 3rd place – Chase Goodlett, Spencer County

Spencer County 4-Her’s participating in Archery: Madison Maines, Bradley Maines, Reed Ott, Cooper Lyvers, Leighanne Lyvers, Erin Dunlap, Drew Lyvers, Jake Seigle, Chase Goodlett, Ben Dippel, Conner Trapp, Ava Klaus, Sophia Hogue, Kyra Coates, Davey Schultz, Lane Prather, William Krause, Hailey Clemens, Adele Schultz, Sam Crossfield, and Helen Schultz. Spencer County 4-H Cloverbuds participating in Archery: Kayla, Klaus, Hailey Goodlett, Callie Maines, Jaxon Coates, Joseph Schultz, Gracie Lohden. We would like to thank the family of Buddy Snider for the use of their property, Sponsors for 2017, the coaches and volunteers from Spencer County and surrounding counties, the Spencer County Fish and Game Club; without you the tournament would have never been a success. The Spencer County Invitational Shooting Sports Tournament would not be possible without our great sponsors, Blue Moon Salon, Peoples Bank of Taylorsville, Citizens Union Bank (CUB), Spencer County Farm Bureau, Crossroads Shooting Sports, Futch Heating and Cooling Inc., and Salt River Electric of Taylorsville. A special thanks to our tournament sponsor Quail Forever, LLC. Thank you again for your continued dedication to the Spencer County 4-H Shooting Sports Program!

Spencer County Shooting Sports Invitational Participants

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STATE DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST

Spencer County had a very strong showing at the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Monday, June 5th at the University of Kentucky Dairy Farm. Thank you to Bland Baird, Spencer County FFA Advisor and 4-H Dairy Judging Coach, for taking this group to Lexington to compete in this great state contest.

Spencer County was well represented in the Junior and Senior Divisions and took home several awards! Members of the Junior Team placing in the Top 20 Overall were: Josh Lyvic was 11th, Dyllan Tipton was 12th, and Jackson Baird was 20th. The 3rd Place Overall Junior Team was Spencer Counties Jackson Baird, Dyllan Tipton, and Josh Lyvic. Jackson Baird was also 4th place in Junior Reasons.

Member of the Senior Team placing in the Top 10 for Placings were: 1st – Alexis Adams, 2nd – Kelly Baird, 6th – Madison Goodlett, 7th – Connor Foster, 8th – Trinity Johnson, 9th – Mason McGuffey, 10th – Amelia Floyd. The 1st Place Senior Placings Team was Alexis Adams, Kelly Baird, and Madison Goodlett.

Members of the Senior Team placing in the Top 10 for Reasons were: 1st – Trinity Johnson, 2nd – Connor Foster, 3rd – Alexis Adams, 4th – Madison Goodlett, 5th – Amelia Floyd, 7th – Kelly Baird, 10th – Makenna Cox. The 1st Place Senior Reasons Team was Trinity Johnson, Connor Foster, and Alexis Adams.

Members of the Senior Team placing in the Top 20 Overall were: 1st –Alexis Adams, 2nd – Madison Goodlett, 3rd – Kelly Baird, 4th – Trinity Johnson, 5th – Connor Foster, 6th – Amelia Floyd, 9th - Josh Dunkleberger, 10th – Jenna Thompson, 11th – Makenna Cox, 14th – Skylar Volz, 19th – Sam Cooper, 20th – Sydney Warren. The 1st Place Overall Senior Team was Spencer Counties Alexis Adams, Madison Goodlett, and Kelly Baird.

Congratulations to all of the members from Spencer County that participated in the contest!

Spencer County Group

1st Place Senior Team

Alexis Adams, High Senior Individual

3rd Place Junior Team

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STATE LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST

The State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest was held on Tuesday, June 20th at the Muhlenberg County Ag Center in Powderly, KY. Connie Jeffiers, Livestock Leader and Coach, did a great job at coaching and motivating all of the team members. Thanks to the Connie Jeffiers, Starr Girdley, Jackson Jeffries, Courtney Jeffiers, and Rachel Sibert that helped transport and serve as chaperones for this trip.

The Clover Team did a great job at the State Contest. Beau Girdley placed 10th individually in goat judging and the team was 4th. Beau Girdley was 20th in sheep judging individually and the team was 6th. The team was 5th in swine judging. The team was 7th in beef judging. Beau Girdley was 11th individually in Non Traditional Questions and the team was 5th. Overall in the Clover Division, the Team was 7th overall in Kentucky. Everyone involved is very proud of the Clover Team, consisting of Beau Girdley, Baylee Todd, Brooke Montgomery, Kate Brove, Erica Goodlett, Addison Lawson, Ryann Truax.

In the Intermediate division the team from Spencer County did a great job! Casey Montgomery was 2nd, and the team was 3rd. Casey Montgomery was 19th in sheep judging, and the team was 6th. In the swine judging division Emily Truax was 15th, and as a team they were 7th. In the beef judging division the team was 7th. In the questions and reasons division Casey Montgomery was 5th, and the team was 4th. Overall the team was the 8th place team in Kentucky. The Intermediate Team consisted of Casey Montgomery, Ethan Thompson, Emily Truax, Brayden King, and Luke Jeffiers.

The Senior Team had a good day at the State Contest. In the goat judging division, Logan Light was 2nd, Jenna Thompson was 9th, and as a team they were 4th. In the sheep judging division Jenna Thompson was 19th, and the team was 11th. In the beef judging division Logan Light was 12th individually. In the reasons and questions division Jenna Thompson was 13th, Logan Light was 15th, and the team was 8th. Overall in the Senior Division Logan Light was 24th individually in a very tight contest. The Senior Team was 11th Overall with members Logan Light, Jenna Thompson, Luke Brewer, and Joseph Cash.

Congratulations to Nash Girdley for walking through the contest as a Cloverbud! You did a great job representing Spencer County.

Congratulations to all of the Livestock Judging Team members! If you are interested in learning more about the 4-H livestock club and

opportunities like this one, contact the Spencer County Extension Office at 502-477-2217.

Spencer County 4-H Livestock Judging Team SPENCER COUNTY TRACTOR

DRIVING CONTEST The 2017 Spencer County 4-H Tractor Contest

was held on Saturday, June 17th at the Spencer County Extension Office. All participants took a knowledge skill test, inspected the tractors, and drove through an obstacle course, while using the safety procedures that they learned in 4-H Tractor Driving School in the spring.

In the Junior Division, ages 9-13, of the Lawn Tractor Contest Colton Todd placed 1st, and Christopher Drury placed 2nd. Baylee Todd and William Krause also participated in the contest and received blue ribbons. Christopher Drury will be representing Spencer County at the district contest held later this summer in the lawn tractor division. Colton Todd will be representing Spencer County later this summer in the tractor operations contest at the district level.

Spencer County will be well represented at the District 3 Lawn Tractor and Tractor Operations Contest in Pendleton County on Saturday, July 22nd. Good luck to Spencer County 4-Her’s Christopher Drury and Colton Todd as they advance to the District 3 Contest.

Thank you to Adam Butler for doing such a great job with this group of fine 4-H members and to Larry Butler for helping with the courses. Thank you to the Salt River Antique Tractor Club for sending judges for this year’s contest. Limestone in Shelbyville generously provided the tractors for the contest. Thank you to all of the members, parents, family members, and volunteers who helped make the 2017 Spencer County 4-H Tractor Driving Contest a huge success.

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Baylee Todd, William Krause, Colton Todd and Christopher Drury

DISTRICT 3 TRACTOR DRIVING CONTEST

The 2017 District 3 4-H Tractor Contest was held on Saturday, July 22nd at the Pendleton County Fairgrounds in Falmouth, Kentucky. All participants took a knowledge skill test, inspected the tractors, and drove through an obstacle course, while using the safety procedures that they learned in 4-H.

In the Junior Division, ages 9-13, of the Lawn Tractor Contest Christopher Drury received a blue ribbon and placed first.

In the Junior Tractor Operations, ages 9-13, Colton Todd received a blue ribbon and placed first.

District 3 will be well represented at the State Fair Lawn Tractor and Tractor Operations Contest. The first and second in each of the four divisions are eligible for the State Fair. Good luck to Spencer County 4-Her’s Christopher Drury and Colton Todd as they advance to the State Fair Contest in August.

Thank you to all of the members, parents, family members, and volunteers who helped make the 2017 District 3 4-H Tractor Driving Contest a huge success.

Colton Todd, Christopher Drury, and Elijah Cole

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR DAIRY GOAT SHOW

The Spencer County Fair Open 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Show was held on Wednesday, July 26th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thanks to Mr. Ray Graves for serving as the judge for our show.

In the Sr. Showmanship Class Owen Stoltman won 1st, Owen was also our Supreme Showman, Rose Stoltman was 2nd and she was the Reserve Supreme Showman, with Adam Light, Logan Light, Lauren French, Kathryn Stuart, and Jordan Wildt also participating in the class. In Jr. Showmanship Anna Grace Stoltman Placed 1st, Justin Pietz was 2nd, with Adam Pietz, Andrew Montgomery, and Matthew Montgomery also participating in the class. Congratulations to Adam Light for being the Spencer County Champion Showman and Logan Light for being Reserve. In the Dairy Classes: Alpine Champion: Kathryn Stuart – Class 1, Reserve Alpine: Matthew Montgomery – Class 2. Also participating in the Alpine Breed was Andrew Montgomery. Nigerian Dwarf Champion: Justin Pietz – Class 5, Reserve Nigerian Dwarf: Adam Pietz – Class 3. Nubian Champion: Adam Light - Class 10, Reserve Nubian: Adam Light – Class 8. Also participating in the Nubian Breed was Logan Light, Lauren French, and Jordan Wildt. Saanen Champion: Rose Stoltman – Class 15, Reserve Saanen: Rose Stoltman – Class 14. Also participating in the Saanen Breed was Anna Grace Stoltman. Toggenburg Champion: Owen Stoltman – Class 19, Reserve Toggenburg: Owen Stoltman – Class 17. Also participating in the Toggenburg Breed was Anna Grace Stoltman and Rose Stoltman. Supreme Champion Dairy Doe was awarded to Rose Stoltman with her Champion Saanen Reserve Supreme Champion went to Owen Stoltman with his Champion Toggenburg.

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Congratulations to all participants! Good luck at the State Fair in August!

Spencer County Dairy Goat Exhibitors

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR DAIRY SHOW

The 2017 Spencer County Fair Dairy Show was held on Friday, July 28th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thank you to Rachel Sibert for serving as the judge. Great job by all of the participants. Best of luck showing at the Kentucky State Fair in August!

Intermediate 4H Showmanship: Jack Baird – 1st Haley Butler – 2nd Junior 4-H Showmanship: Shelby Butler – 1st Sadie Janisko -2nd Novice Showmanship: Evan Butler – 1st Regan Butler – 1st Silas Janisko – 1st Junior FFA Showmanship: Kelly Baird – 1st Supreme Showman – Jack Baird Reserve Supreme Showman – Kelly Baird Division: Jersey Heifer Classes: Junior Calf 1. Evan Butler 2. Silas Janisko

Intermediate Calf 1. Kelly Baird 2. Shelby Butler Senior Calf 1. Kelly Baird 2. Sadie Janisko Junior Yearling 1. Sadie Janisko Intermediate Yearling 1. Haley Butler

2. Kelly Baird 3. Jack Baird Senior Yearling 1. Shelby Butler Junior Champion – Kelly Baird, Senior Calf Reserve Junior Champion – Haley Butler, Intermediate Yearling Cow Classes: Senior Two Year Old 1. Jack Baird 2. Haley Butler Senior Four Year Old 1. Haley Butler Senior Champion – Haley Butler, Senior 4 year old Reserve Senior Champion – Jack Baird, Senior 2 year old Supreme Champion – Haley Butler, Senior Reserve Supreme Champion – Jack Baird, Reserve Senior

Spencer County Dairy Exhibitors

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SPENCER COUNTY FAIR MARTKET GOAT SHOW

The 2017 Spencer County Fair 4-H and FFA Market Goat Show was held Wednesday, July 26th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thank you to Ray Graves for serving as the judge. All participants did a great job and Spencer County will be well represented at the Kentucky State Fair.

Novice Showmanship Nash Girdley was 1st place.

Junior Showmanship Beau Girdley was 1st and Taylor Goodlett was 2nd.

Intermediate Showmanship Connor Goodlett was 1st. Congratulations to Beau Girdley for being the Champion Showman and Connor Goodlett was Reserve Champion Showman.

Market Class Nash Girldey exhibited the

Grand Champion Novice Market Goat.

4-H Market Goat Show Beau Girdley exhibited the Champion Market Goat and also the Reserve Champion Market Goat.

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR MARTKET LAMB SHOW

The Spencer County Fair Jackpot Market Lamb Show was held on Saturday, July 15th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thanks to Ms. Catherine Riley for serving as the judge for our show. Thank you to Spencer County Farm Bureau for sponsoring all of the livestock shows at the Spencer County Fair and Farm Credit for their sponsorship to the Jackpot Market Lamb Show.

Sr. FFA Showmanship Class Georgi Herndon won 1st.

Jr. FFA Showmanship Zack Herndon Placed 1St.

Jr. 4-H Showmanship Madison Warren Placed 1st.

Spencer County Champion Showman and Open Showman was Zack Herndon

Reserve Showman in both shows was Madison Warren.

Pee Wee division Madison Grubb of Spencer County placed first. In the Market Lamb Show:

Black Face Cross Champion Darilyn Browning Hamilton of Taylorsville,

Reserve BFX: Sydney Warren of Taylorsville

Hampshire Champion: Sydney Warren of Taylorsville,

Reserve Hampshire: Darilyn Browning Hamilton of Taylorsville.

Natural Champion: Walker Tingle of Bedford,

Reserve Natural: Walker Tingle of Bedford.

Colored AOB Champion: Katie Crump of Paris,

Reserve Colored AOB: Darilyn Browning Hamilton of Taylorsville.

AOB White Champion: Camdyn Tingle of Bedford.

AOB Reserve: Tara Wolfenbarger of Paris.

Grand Champion Market Lamb in the Jackpot Show was awarded to Sydney Warren of Taylorsville with her Hampshire

Reserve Market Lamb went to Darilyn Browning Hamilton of Taylorsville with her Blackface Cross.

Spencer County Market Lamb Show:

Black Face Cross Champion: Darilyn Browning Hamilton,

Reserve BFX: Sydney Warren Hampshire Champion: Sydney Warren, Reserve Darilyn Browning Hamilton. Colored AOB Champion: Darilyn

Browning Hamilton

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Grand Champion Market Lamb in Spencer County was Sydney Warren with her Hampshire

Reserve Market Lamb for Spencer County was awarded to Darilyn Browning Hamilton with her Blackface Cross.

Congratulations to all participants and winners. Everyone did a great job and they will be showing at the KY State Fair in August.

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR POULTRY SHOW

The 2017 Spencer County Fair 4-H and FFA Poultry Show was held on Thursday, July 27th at the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thank you to all of our exhibitors that made our poultry show a huge success! Thank you to Robert Shelburne from Spencer County for serving as our judge.

Novice showmanship class Wyatt Brewer took home 1st place

Junior showmanship class Justin Pietz placed 1st, also participating in this class was Luke Kaelin Cook and Adam Pietz

Senior Showmanship class Luke Brewer placed 1st and Gabi Deetch placed 2nd

Luke Brewer had the honor of receiving Supreme Showman, and Justin Pietz received Reserve Showman. Poultry Classes: Large Fowl, Cock: Luke Brewer 1st Large Fowl, Hen: Adam Pietz 1st and Champion Large Fowl Justin Pietz 2nd and Reserve Champion Large Fowl Small Fowl, Cock: Gabi Deetch 1st and Champion Small Fowl Luke Brewer 2nd Adam Pietz 3rd Kaelin Cook 4th Small Fowl, Hen: Wyatt Brewer 1st and Reserve Champion Small Fowl Luke Brwer 2nd Gabi Deetch 3rd

Best of Show went to Gabi Deetch with her Small Fowl division winner and Reserve Best of Show went to Adam Pietz with his Large Fowl division winner.

Spencer County Poultry Participants

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR RABBIT SHOW

The Spencer County Fair 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show was held on Thursday, July 28th at

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the Spencer County Fairgrounds. Thank you to all of our exhibitors that made our rabbit show a huge success! Thank you to Michaela Rock for serving as the judge.

Jr showmanship class Erica Goodlett placed 1st, also participating in this class were Jillian Dunning and Baylee Todd

Sr showmanship class, Luke Brewer won 1st and Gabi Deetch, Adele Schultz, Noah Dunning, and Stephanie Panter also participated in the class.

Luke Brewer received the honor of Supreme Rabbit Showmen, and Erica Goodlett had the honor of receiving Reserve Rabbit Showman. Rabbit Classes: Britannia Petite: Best of Breed, Gabi Deetch – Class 2, Reserve Best of Breed: Gabi Deetch – Class 1 Hot Tot: Best of Breed, Jillian Dunning – Class 6. Holland Lop: Best of Breed, Jillian Dunning – Class 5. Himalayan: Best of Breed, Noah Dunning - Class 3 Reserve Best of Breed, Noah Dunning – Class 4. Mini Lop: Best of Breed, Baylee Todd – Class 7 and Reserve Best of Breed, Baylee Todd – Class 8. Mini Rex: Best of Breed, Stephanie Panter – Class 9. Netherland Dwarf: Best of Breed, Adele Shultz - Class 10 Reserve Best of Breed, Luke Brewer – Class 11. Champayne Dargent: Best of Breed, Luke Brewer - Class 13. English Lop: Best of Breed, Luke Brewer – Class 14. New Zealand: Best of Breed, Erica Goodlett – Class 15. Palomino: Best of Breed, Noah Dunning – Class 17, Reserve Best of Breed: Jillian Dunning – Class 16. Other Exhibitors with a Palomino: Erica Goodlett. Best of Class 4: Gabi Deetch with her Britannia Petite. Best of Class 6: Erica Goodlett with her New Zealand.

Best of Show - Erica Goodlett, Reserve Best of Show - Gabi Deetch.

Congratulations to all of the winners. Best of luck participating in the Kentucky State Fair in August!

Spencer County Rabbit Participants

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR SWINE SHOW

Spencer County Fair 4-H and FFA Hog Show The Spencer County Fair 4-H and FFA Hog Show was held on Saturday, July 15th. Thank you to Kane Austin for serving as the judge for this show. It is an honor for Mr. Austin to judge our county fair show because he is a world renowned judge. Thank you to Spencer County Farm Bureau for sponsoring the livestock shows at the 2017 Spencer County Fair! Novice Showmanship: Noah Frank placed 1st In Pee Wee Showmanship: Pressley Truax and Bryce Bowling placed 1st in their class. In Jr 4-H showmanship: Ryann Truax placed 1st.

Also participating Beau Girdley, Brooke Montgomery, Taylor Goodlett, and Jillian Dunning. Intermediate 4H showmanship: Casey Montgomery placed 1st.

Also participating Desmond Stubbs, Emily Truax, Braydon King and Ethan Thompson.

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Senior 4-H Showmanship: Seth Goodlett placed 1st. Jr. FFA Showmanship: Madison Goodlett placed 1st.

Also participating Noah Dunning and Jenna Thompson. Sr. FFA Showmanship: Courtney Jeffiers placed 1st.

Also participating Makayla Hatzman and Kelly Herndon. Overall Swine Showman - Courtney Jeffiers Reserve Overall Showman - Ryann Truax. Breeding Gilt show: February Duroc Gilts: Courtney Jeffiers –1st, Ryann Truax – 2nd.

Also participating was Brooke Montgomery, Emily Truax, and Casey Montgomery. Champion Duroc Breeding Gilt - Courtney Jeffiers with her February gilt Reserve Chamion Duroc - Ryann Truax with her February gilt. Champion Hampshire Breeding Gilt - Jenna Thompson with her January gilt. January Spot Gilts: Casey Montgomery - 1st, February Spot Gilts: Casey Montgomery – 1st March Spot Gilts: Casey Montgomery – 1st. Champion Spot Breeding Gilt: Casey Montgomery with her January spot. Reserve Champion Spot - Casey Montgomery with his February gilt. Yorkshire Champion Breeding Gilt - Desmond Stubbs with his February entry. Crossbred Breeding gilts: January Crossbreds: Courtney Jeffiers- 1st.

February Crossbreds: Ryann Truax- 1st, Brooke Montgomery – 2nd, Casey Montgomery – 3rd. Champion Crossbred gilt - Courtney Jeffiers with her January gilt Reserve Crossbred - Ryann Truax with her February gilt. Supreme Champion Breeding Gilt - Courtney Jeffiers with her Duroc Gilt. Reserve Supreme Breeding Gilt - Jenna Thompson with her Hampshire Gilt. Market Hog Show: Duroc Market Hogs: Casey Montgomery was 1st, Desmond Stubbs was 2nd.

Noah Dunning and Brooke Montgomery also participated in the class. Champion Duroc - Casey Montgomery and Reserve to Desmond Stubbs. Spot Market Hogs: First Spot Class - Brooke Montgomery was 1st and Desmond Stubbs was 2nd. Second Spot Class -Desmond Stubbs was 1st and Brooke Montgomery was 2nd.

Also participating in the Spot Classes were Casey Montgomery with two entries, Brooke Montgomery, Braydon King, Jillian Dunning, and Desmond Stubbs. Champion Spot - Desmond Stubbs Reserve Champion - Brooke Montgomery Yorkshire Market Hogs: Champion Yorkshire Market Hog - Ethan Thompson. Light Weight Crossbred Market hogs:

Seth Goodlett, Madison Goodlett, Emily Truax, Ryann Truax, Ethan Thompson, Brooke Montgomery, Beau Girdley with two entries, Courtney Jeffiers with two entries, Taylor Goodlett and Jenna Thompson. Light Weight Champion - Courtney Jeffiers Reserve - Courtney Jeffiers.

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Heavy Weight Crossbred Market Hogs: Courtney Jeffiers with two entries, Casey Montgomery with three entries, Desmond Stubbs with two entries, Noah Dunning, Emily Truax, Makala Hatzman with two entries, Jenna Thompson, Braydon King, Ethan Thompson and Kelly Herndon. Champion Heavy Weight Market hog - Makala Hatzman Reserve - Emily Truax. Champion Overall Market Hog - Courtney Jeffiers with her Light Weight Cross Champion Reserve Market hog overall - Desmond Stubbs with his Spot Champion. Novice Division Champion Novice Market Hog - Noah Frank. In the Pen of 2 Division Jenna Thompson took the 1st place and Emily Truax was 2nd. Casey Montgomery also participated in this class.

Thanks to those that helped with the show. You all did a great job!

Congratulations to all of the 4-H and FFA exhibitors. If you would like additional information on how to show a pig or be involved in 4-H or FFA, please contact Kevin Herndon, Daniel Dunaway, Bland Baird, or Mollie Tichenor.

SPENCER COUNTY FAIR 4-H EXHIBITS

4-H ARTS & CRAFTS JR Acrylic Still Life Ryann Truax Blue & 1st Baylee Todd Blue & 2nd Emily Truax Blue Taylor Goodlett Blue Brynnen Martin Blue JR Water Color Cooper Lyvers Blue & 1st SR Water Color Leighanne Lyvers Blue & 1st Liz Walker Red & 2nd SR Self Portrait Jonathan Knight Blue & 1st Jason Combs Blue & 2nd Lizzy Harnden Blue SR Oil Painting Jason Combs Blue & 1st

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SR Linoleum Print Jonathan Knight Blue & 1st JR Color Pencil Yemi Shreve Blue & 1st Hadassah Shreve Blue & 2nd Kennedy Catlett Blue Noah Shreve Blue Abel Shreve Blue David Schultz Red Baylee Todd Red Jackson Combs Red SR Color Pencil Lizzy Harnden Blue & 1st & Champion Jonathan Combs Blue & 2nd Adele Schultz Blue Liz Walker Blue Jason Combs Red SR Pen and Ink Jonathan Knight Blue & 1st Jason Combs Red & 2nd JR Inkle Loom BaSsket Kennedy Catlett Blue & 1st Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 2nd

Brynnen Martin Blue JR Clay Container Brynnen Martin Blue & 1st Jackson Combs Blue & 2nd Stephanie Knight Blue Kerrigan Catlett Red Kennedy Catlett Red SR Clay Container Ashley Grider Blue & 1st JR Mask Jackson Combs Blue & 1st JR Cardboard Sculpture Ava Klaus Blue & 1st

JR Plaster of Paris Carving Jeremiah Knight Blue & 1st JR Art Trends David Schultz Blue & 1st Baylee Todd Blue & 2nd Kerrigan Catlett Blue Reed Ott Blue

Samuel Grider Blue Taylor Goodlett Blue Connor Goodlett Blue SR Art Trends Jonathan Knight Blue & 1st JR Heritage Craft Samuel Grider Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Valerie Pucko Blue &2nd Stephanie Knight Blue Braden Lanham Blue Hailey Richardson Blue Junie Blackburn Blue Franklin Johnson Blue Andrew Sosebee Blue Maddie Meiman Blue Drew King Blue Anthony Johnson Blue SR Heritage Craft Iliana Rich Blue & 1st Jason Combs Blue & 2nd Michelle Thomas Blue Savannah Taylor Blue Chase Goodlett Blue 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY Directing the Light Taylor Goodlett Blue & 1st Black and White Connor Goodlett Blue & 1st Single Color; Horticulture Lily Cook Blue & 1st & Champion Taylor Goodlett Blue & 2nd & Reserve Champion Jackson Combs Blue Connor Goodlett Blue 4-H TOBACCO Best Potted Growing Plant Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st & Champion Green Tobacco Burley Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion

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4-H HORTICULTURE & PLANT SCIENCE Dish Garden Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Annual Container Garden William Krause Blue & 1st Michelle Thomas Blue & 2nd Houseplants Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Hanging Basket Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Herb Container Garden Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st William Krause Blue & 2nd Upcycle Container Garden William Krause Blue & 1st Garden Display Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st & Champion William Krause Blue & 2nd Tomato; Must Be Ripe (5 per Plate) William Krause Blue & 1st Michelle Thomas Blue & 2nd Tomato; Heirloom (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Peppers; Hot (5 per Plate) Bradley Thomas Blue & 1st Peppers; Bell (5 per Plate) Bradley Thomas Blue & 1st Peppers; Sweet (5 per Plate) Bradley Thomas Blue & 1st Cucumbers; Slicing (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Cucumbers; Pickling (5 per Plate) Bradley Thomas Blue & 1st Beans, Snap or Lima (5 per Plate) William Krause Blue & 1st Bradley Thomas Blue & 2nd

Corn, Sweet (5 per Plate) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Largest Tomato (By Weight) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Largest Pumpkin (By Weight) Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Bradley Thomas Blue & 2nd 4-H CROPS Mixed Hay ½ Bale Emily Truax Blue & 1st & Champion Ryann Truax Blue & 2nd & Reserve Champion Ethan Thompson Blue 4-H WOOD SCIENCE Level 1 Not Made From Kit Reed Ott Blue & 1st & Champion Level 4, No Kits Brynnen Martin Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Jason Combs Blue & 2nd NEEDLEWORK QUILTING Creative Quilt Taylor Goodlett Blue & 1st & Champion 4-H FOOD EXHIBITS Three Chewy Granola Bars Kennedy Catlett Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Three Brownies Kennedy Catlett Blue & 1st William Krause Red & 2nd Three Snickerdoodle Cookies Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st Kerrigan Catlett Red & 2nd ½ Chocolate Cake Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 1st & Champion ½ Carrot or Zucchini Cake Erica Goodlett Blue & 1st

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4-H FOOD PRESERVATION EXHIBITS Strawberry Jam Erica Goodlett Blue & 1st & Champion 4-H HOME ENVIORMENT Simple Cloth Item for the Home Stephanie Knight Blue & 1st & Champion CLOVERBUDS CLOVERBUDS ARTS & CRAFTS Grace Girder Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion Fiona Ladwig Blue Pressley Truax Blue Kayla Klaus Blue Joseph Schultz Blue Charlie Pucko Blue Elijah Shreve Blue Tirzah Shreve Blue Layton Martin Blue Natalie Johnson Blue Zeeley Schwartz Blue Haylee Goodlett Blue CLOVERBUDS PHOTOGRAPHY Zuri Ott Blue & 1st & Champion CLOVERBUDS WOODWORKING Layton Martin – Sled Blue & 1st Layton Martin – Boat Blue CLOVERBUDS BEADWORK Grace Grider Blue & 1st CLOVERBUDS OTHER Fiona Ladwig Blue & 1st Charlie Pucko Blue

STATE 4-H COMMUNICATIONS DAY

The 2017 Kentucky 4-H State Communications Day was held on Saturday, July 8th at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. We had two participants from Spencer County and they did an outstanding job! Hawley Johnson received a Blue Ribbon and 3rd Place in her state level Junior Safety Demonstration, where she demonstrated Hockey Safety and Lilli Hanik

received a Blue Ribbon and 3rd place at the Senior level of Job Interview. Congratulations to Hawley and Lilli!

Farm to Table We are putting the final touches on our Farm to Table Meal. It is hard to believe that this will be the 5th Annual meal. The date has been confirmed with Josh Moore. September 5, 2017. It will cost $35. Registration will begin at 5:30 pm and dinner will start at 6 pm. Please like our Facebook page so you will know everything about it. Just search for “Spencer County Extension Office” on Facebook.

Aug/Sept/Oct 2017 Calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY AUG 20

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You are cordially invited to the

2016-2017 Spencer County

Date: Sunday, September 24th

Place: Spencer County Extension Office Registration: 1:30 PM

Banquet: 2:00 PM

Spencer County 4-H Council will provide drinks. We ask everyone attending to please bring a dessert to share.

Please call the Extension Office by Monday, September 18th to reserve your ticket and you will need to make arrangements to

pick them up. We are doing this so we will have enough chairs.

RSVP: 477-2217

Cooperative Extension Service Spencer County PO Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368 (502) 477-2217 Fax: (502) 477-1343 http://extension.ca.uky.edu

Calling All Spencer County 4-H Outstanding Teens

It is that time again for the 4-H Banquet for the 2016-2017 program year. 4-H Council, specifically the Banquet Committee, would like to recognize the outstanding teen in a different way for 2017. If you are interested in being recognized for the 2017 Spencer County 4-H Outstanding Teen, you will need to submit an essay.

You must be a senior 4-H member to apply which means you were between 14 years old and 19 years old during the September 2016-August 2017 program year. The essay should include your personal 4-H experience, how 4-H has shaped you into the teen that you are today, and how will you advocate for 4-H after you age out.

The essays are due back to the Extension Office by Friday, September 1st by 4:30 p.m. Please include your name on your essay, as well as the form at the bottom of the page completed. Please let Mollie know if you have any questions.

Remember members can only win the Outstanding Teen Award one time in their Senior 4-H Career.

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4-H Members Name _______________________________________

4-H Members Signature ___________________________ Date __________

Address _____________________________________________________

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Phone Number _____________________ Cell Number ___________________

Birthday ________________ Email _________________________

How many years have you been involved in 4-H?

List past year 4-H Activities (2015-2016): ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Merit and participation Scholarship Application Remember this is for the 2016-2017 Program Year

Name:______________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:__________________________________________

Age of applicant:____________ Number of years as 4-Hmember:__________________

Please complete the areas of 4-H you have participated in and to what capacity. Example: fundraiser participation, offices you held, fair entries and awards.

• Club(s) Participation (Bookworms, Horse club, Shooting Sports):______________________________

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• Leadership Roles (Leader at camp, assisted adult leader with younger members): _____________

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• Offices Held (Secretary, President, etc. give name of organization): ___________________________

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• Conferences Attended (teen summit): __________________________________________________________

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• 4-H Camp ( Attended camp, yes or no): _________________________________________________ • Entries at County Fair (baked goods, photo, woodworking, etc.): ____________________________

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• Member of 4_H Council (Attended a minimum of 3 meetings this year): ___________________ • Fundraising Events (sold Jerky, Pizza card etc.):_________________________________________

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• Local and Regional Competition Events (communications day, livestock judging, etc.: ______________________________________________________________________________

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• State Competition Events other than State Fair:________________________________________

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• State Conferences: ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

• State Fair Entries/Awards : __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

• What would you add or change to make Spencer County 4-H better in the future? ___________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

• If someone is not a 4-H member, but is thinking about joining, what would you say to encourage them to join? ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

• How has 4-H influenced you? ______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

• Describe community service you have participated. ____________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________

• You may hand write or type your answers on a separate paper and attach to this application. Applications are due to the Extension office by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 1st.

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