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Sincerely,

Misty Wilmoth LaRue County Extension Agent

For 4-H Youth Development Education mwilmoth@uky.edu

Cooperative Extension Service LaRue County PO Box 210, 807 Old Elizabethtown Rd. Hodgenville KY 42748-0210 (270) 358-3401 Fax: (270) 358-9418 larue.ca.uky.edu

NEWSLETTER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

Poster Contest Results . . . . . . . 2

Forestry Project . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Communications Contest

Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Teen Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

APES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Summer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

WHEN: Friday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. Pre-register by Wednesday, Apr. 19 WHERE: LaRue Co. Extension Office WHO: LaRue County Youth, ages 9-18

CASH Prizes: 1st - $15.00 2nd - $10.00 All participants will receive a ribbon.

Specialty Acts or Group Acts Categories: Vocal Instrumental Physical Skills Theatrical

FASION REVUE PARTICIPANTS: Garments are due by Monday, April 17th for construction judging.

Contact the Extension Office today for information on how to register, 270-358-3401.

DONATIONS NEEDED

The 4-H Teen Club is in need of denim for the Sole Hope Project. This project helps make shoes for Ugandan children. If you have gently used blue jeans to donate, please drop them off at the Extension Office.

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Organization with respect to education and employment and authorization to provide

research, education information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to economic or social status and will not dis-

criminate on the bases of race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital

status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of

1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other related matter should be directed to Equal Opportunity Office, Col-

lege of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Room S-105, Agriculture Science Building, North Lexington, Kentucky 40546.

POSTER CONTEST RESULTS Cloverbud Participants Eva Falk Hannah Falk Augusta Gardner

Fifth Grade Ben Falk – Champion

Sixth Grade Tommy Wilmoth – Champion Natalie Gentry – Reserve Champion Austin Blackburn Jennifer Barrientos

Seventh Grade April Key – Champion Amber Hawkins – Reserve Champion

Eighth Grade Madison Wilmoth – Champion

High School Tara Warren - Champion

Tommy Wilmoth Natalie Gentry

Austin Blackburn April Key

Amber Hawkins Jennifer Barrientos

Madison Wilmoth

Tara Warren

Eva Falk Hannah Falk

Ben Falk

Augusta Gardner

FORESTRY PROJECT

Alexis Grimes Benjamin Lope Brooklynn Skaggs Jamie Grimes Jacob Clark

Chloe Clark Cyrus & Avery Bivens Madison Wilmoth Natalie Gentry

Tanner Skaggs Nolan McCandless Samuel Lope Tommy Wilmoth

Congratulations to Alexis Grimes, Brooklynn Skaggs, Jacob

Clark, Chloe Clark and Tommy Wilmoth. You were selected

from the drawing and won $20.00. If you have not picked

up your prize, please stop by the Extension Office.

COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST RESULTS

CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS OF THE LARUE COUNTY 4-H COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST!

Junior Poetry

Natalie Gentry - Champion Nathan Faulkner - Reserve Champion

Senior Poetry

Tara Warren - Champion Jaclyn Downey - Reserve Champion

Junior Press Release

Madison Wilmoth - Champion

Junior Public Service Announcement Natalie Gentry - Champion

Abi Lester - Reserve Champion

Senior Public Service Announcement Tara Warren - Champion

Senior Songwriting

Candyce Counts-Champion

Senior Original Monologue Candyce Counts - Champion

Top 10 Junior Poetry Entries

1-Natalie Gentry (LCMS) 2-Nathan Faulkner (ALES) 3-Tommy Wilmoth (LCMS)

4-Isaiah Eads (ALES) 5-Rylee Harrison (LCMS)

6-Madison Chaudoin (ALES) 7-Brandon Hollis (LCMS)

8-Emily Moore (ALES) 9-Ashley McCarol (NF) 10-Jake Jones (ALES)

Seashore Serenity

The moon shimmers down on me As light kisses my hands, The distant roar of the sea Across the sprinting grounds, I make my way down the shore As the breeze whispers in my ears, The salty air I’ve smelled before At this beach throughout the years, The doves swoon a gentle plea A sort of calm few understand, I wonder where I’d rather be Besides the glowing sands? -Tara Warren, Senior Poetry

SKYS

See the lights beyond the trees. Keep shining and staring at me. Yellow and bright like the sun Stars don’t stare at just anyone. -Jaclyn Downey, Senior Poetry

Deer Hunting

Dark outside in the morning Everything is quiet in the woods Extra clothes to keep warm Ready to see the sun rise!

Hoping to see a big buck Unexpectedly see a coyote Need to keep still Taking a quick look around Instantly, a buck runs towards me Nate takes a shot Got meat for the freezer! -Nathan Faulkner, Junior Poetry

All-Star

There once was a girl named Nat, Who was known to be good with a bat. Basketball is her favorite sport. She loves to dribble down the court. She practices hard, with lots of hustle To work on skills, and build up muscle This young athlete will never rest, Because she wants to be the best. -Natalie Gentry, Junior Poetry

Are you interested in cattle? Do you like other livestock animals? Have you ever showed Livestock at the county or state fair? If so, then join the 4-H Livestock club. We study about cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. We also learn about Livestock feeds, grooming and herdsmanship. The 4-H Livestock Club takes trips to Livestock Shows and learning events like the National Farm Machinery Show, North American International Livestock, State

Fair Livestock show and University Farm Field Days. Join the Larue County 4-H Livestock Club, it’s the place for you! -Natalie Gentry, Junior PSA

Public Service Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 16, 2017 Magnolia, Kentucky

FIVE YEAR OLD BOY SAVED IN HOUSE FIRE A firefighter saved a five year old boy from a burning house early this morning. Firefighter, Thomas Smith saved the boy from his burning home after his parents escaped but were unable to get to their son. Fifteen firefighters from the Buffalo Fire Department responded to the call at 2:56 a.m. The boy was taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital and is said to have only minor injuries. According to the Fire Chief, Jackson Hunt, “The fire started in the kitchen from an electrical issue.” The house is said to be a total loss. The parents had to escape through their bedroom window and were unable to instruct them where to find their son. Lincoln National Bank has set up a donation fund to help the family. Money can be donated at any Lincoln National Bank location, or clothing and household items for the family may be dropped off at the main branch. -Madison Wilmoth, Junior Press Release

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Please air this announcement on 3/10/17.

LaRue County 4-H Poultry Club Offering Poultry Exhibits to the Community

The members of the LaRue County 4-H Poultry Club are offering educational exhibits of their various types of poultry to the community during the months of April and May. The club can set up their exhibits, along with educational materials, at your location or event. This is a free service. Contact club president Tara Warren at the above phone number or email for more information, or to set up an exhibit. -Tara Warren, Senior PSA

People People, so many differences, yet so many similarities. Faces so diverse, yet expressions so very alike. Joy in some eyes, sadness in the next. Some faces hold smiles others frowns and some unclear. Are they thinking about their next meal? Are they thinking about where they will sleep that night, the park, or the alley? Maybe they are wondering what dress or suit they will wear at the next prom or party. Faces range also in size and age. Babies growing into children, children into tweens, tweens into teens, teens into young adults, young adults into adults, adults into seniors, seniors into retirement and death somewhere in-between. The skin colors range as much as ages: red, yellow, black, white and olive. Differences and similarities capture the human essence. Color should not be the dividing line. Skin color does not change the heart or soul. Every human being is equal, we are all on this earth that God has made. We are all made in God’s image, we are all loved. We are all seeking the truth that can only be fulfilled with one thing, the love and acceptance of the One whom made us. Yes, differences and similarities are in all hu-mans, but not matter the color of skin or who our ancestors happen to be, all human beings are equal. -Candyce Counts, Senior Monologue

-Abi Lester, Junior PSA

TEEN SUMMIT

Freedom I hear the birds inside the tree, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…

The flowers and the breeze remind me, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom… The dancing bees make me feel free, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom… Different minds in not just one color, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…

Make this country to me fonder, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom… I hear it like golden bells ringing, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…

I hear it like a sweet song singing, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom… America is not what it used to be, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…

Not all people are free, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom… It causes a tear inside of me, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…

One day we will be free, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom… That day will mean much to me, Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…

But is freedom, is freedom…free… Freedom…Freedom…Freedom…Freedom… -Candyce Counts, Senior Song Writing

LaRue County 4-H was represented at the State 4-H Teen Summit held recently at the Lake Cumberland Leadership Center. Pictured left to right, Brayden McCandless, Kaleb Miller, Ezra Brooks, Ashlyn Toher, Aimee Hornback and Sabrina Miller – 4-H Volunteer. 4-H Agent Misty Wilmoth was also in attendance.

The state wide 4-H conference provides leadership opportunities for 6th through 8th graders. Participants attended workshops and fun-shops during the Thursday through Saturday event.

Members were also recognized who had earned Kentucky 4-H Achievement Awards. Brayden McCandless earned his Clover Level 2 Award. Eighth graders and high schoolers will be recognized in June at the State 4-H Teen Conference for their Achievement Awards. Alexis Grimes will be awarded the Silver Award and Madison Wilmoth will be awarded with the Bronze Award. At left, Brayden is pictured with State 4-H Officers Haley Anderson – President, Rebecca Hayes – Secretary and Paloma Falcon – Treasurer.

APES

Several high school juniors recently

participated in the American Private

Enterprise Seminar program in April.

Participants were: Sophia Akin, Jaxon

Boley, Marisa Cecil, Madison Eads,

Kalli Flanders, Mary Gearon, Ashlen

Grubbs, Ethan Harry, Ethan Johnson,

Isaac Johnson, Breea Kirkpatrick,

Jordyn Krueger, Katelynn Lafollette,

Dakota Martin, Myah Meredith,

Alexandria Milford, William Pearman,

Sarah Selman, Rachel Sheffer, Emily

Stinnett, Anna Webb, Mallory

Williams, Natalie Wolf, Kyle Woosley

and Junior Leader, Ryan McLaughlin.

At left, the top five participants of the

program were: Dakota Martin, Ethan

Johnson, William Pearman, Rachel

Sheffer and Madison Eads.

These students will be able to attend

the Kentucky Youth Seminar this

summer.

LaRue County Cooperative Extension Service PO Box 210, 807 Old Elizabethtown Rd. Hodgenville KY 42748-0210 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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PERMIT #61

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND KENTUCKY COUNTIES, COOPERATING

CAMPERS WANTED July 5-8, 2017

$200.00

Scholarship forms are available at the Extension Office for those with financial need.

Contact the Extension Office for more information at 270-358-3401.

Camp forms and payment are due by May 12th. Forms are being mailed out to registered campers.

ATTENTION 3rd Graders!!

If you are 9 years old, or will be by July 5th, then you are eligible to attend.

Spots are limited, sign up today!

4-H SUMMER CAMP