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1 Attention 4-H Families: As summer comes to a close so does the current 4-H program year. We are extremely grateful for all the support and dedication of our 4-H volunteers who are the backbone of our county program giving of their time and talent while creating priceless memories and lessons of life for 4-H members & their families. I remind you to carefully read the upcoming events & activities in the 4-H Clover Express. Fall is the time of year to begin the re-enrollment process and the 2016-17 enrollment form will be included with the monthly newsletter during the next few months. Any member who does not re-enroll in school or their individual project clubs will need to complete the attached form and return it to the Hardin County Extension Office by December in order to remain on the current mailing list. SEPTEMBER 2016 CooperaƟve Extension Service Hardin County 201 Peterson Drive Elizabethtown, KY 427019370 (270) 7654121 Fax: (270) 7690426 www.ca.uky.edu/ces The week of October 28, 2016 celebrates National 4H Week across the nation! Be sure to show your 4H Pride!!! October 14th will be the deadline for both 4H Achievement Award applicaƟons and 4H Project Record Books. Please don’t delay to start lling yours out! You can pick up Achievement Award applicaƟons and informaƟon about project record books at the Extension Oce. If you have quesƟons about the process of either, please contact Marla or Bonnie at 2707654121 or by email.

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Page 1: October 2 8, 2016Hagan, Jared Gardner, Bo Langley, Mallory Garcia, Avery Harned, Malaya Ignacio, Adam Graham, Emily Graham. DISCIPLINE/ACTIVITY PRACTICES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Archery: September

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Attention 4-H Families:

As summer comes to a close so does the current 4-H program year. We are extremely grateful for all the support and dedication of our 4-H volunteers who are the backbone of our county program giving of their time and talent while creating priceless memories and lessons of life for 4-H members & their families. I remind you to carefully read the upcoming events & activities in the 4-H Clover Express. Fall is the time of year to begin the re-enrollment process and the 2016-17 enrollment form will be included with the monthly newsletter during the next few months. Any member who does not re-enroll in school or their individual project clubs will need to complete the attached form and return it to the Hardin County Extension Office by December in order to remain on the current mailing list.

SEPTEMBER 2016

Coopera ve Extension Service 

Hardin County 201 Peterson Drive Elizabethtown, KY  42701‐9370 (270) 765‐4121 Fax: (270) 769‐0426 www.ca.uky.edu/ces 

  The week of October 2‐8, 2016

celebrates National 4‐H Week across the 

nation!  Be sure to show your 4‐H Pride!!! 

October 14th will be  the deadline  for both 4‐H Achievement Award applica ons and 4‐H Project Record  Books.    Please  don’t  delay  to  start  filling  yours  out!    You  can  pick  up  Achievement  Award applica ons and  informa on about project  record books at  the Extension Office.    If you have ques ons about the process of either, please contact Marla or Bonnie at 270‐765‐4121 or by email.  

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  A en on  ALL  Hardin  County  4‐H  teens  (grades 8‐11)!  Applica ons  for  the  next  class  of  Teen Leadership Academy are now available! The 4‐H Teen Leadership Academy is a program designed for 4‐H teens  to  learn and understand more about  leadership opportuni es  in  the area  in which  they  live, both outside  and  inside  of  4‐H.  TLA  will  consist  of  five  4‐H  teens  from  each  of  the  following  coun es: Breckinridge, Grayson, LaRue, Hardin and Meade. Applicants will be accepted  through an applica on screening process. Applica ons can be a ained from the Extension Office or online at www.hardin4h.org. The deadline  to apply  is September 15th.  If you would  like  to know more about  this opportunity, please contact Marla S llwell at (270) 765‐4121 or email marla.s [email protected].

  The  2016  KY  4‐H  Issues  Conference will  be  held November 17‐20 at  the  Lake  Cumberland  4‐H Leadership Center and we  invite all current high school aged youth  to a end!   The Kentucky 4‐H  Issues Conference began  in 1989 to give teen 4‐H members the opportunity to  learn the process of  iden fying and  addressing  local  issues.  4‐H members  select  an  issue  and  research  the  issue before  coming  to  the conference. While at the conference, 4‐H’ers are given the opportunity to share their ideas and collaborate with other 4‐H’ers from around the state. Adult facilitators work with 4‐H’ers leading them in the process of preparing a simulated presenta on to a community board. County teams are given the opportunity to submit a mini‐grant proposal following the conference addressing an iden fied local issue. Cost to a end is $175 but County 4‐H Council sponsorship  is available.   Deadline to register will be October 10th.   Please contact Marla S llwell for a registra on packet and if you have addi onal ques ons.   

  The  date  for  the  2015‐16 4‐H Recogni on Banquet  is  Friday, November 18th  at  the  Extension 

Office.  If you have par cipated in ANY 4‐H event from Sept 1, 2015 thru August 31, 2016, you will need to 

fill out an Awards Record Sheet which can be picked up at the Extension Office or e‐mailed upon request.  

The deadline for the form to be submi ed is October 14th and can be done along with your achievement 

award applica on.  DO NOT WAIT  ll the last minute!  Please check with your club leader, Marla or Bonnie 

if you have ques ons.   

  The  Na onal  4‐H  Council  and  Tractor  Supply  Company  will  be  having  their  Fall  Paper  Clover Campaign—October 5‐16, 2016 which  coincides with Na onal  4‐H Week.     Hardin County  4‐H  received $178.20 “THANKS” to contribu ons made during the 2016 Spring Campaign.  4‐H clubs are encouraged to contact  their  local TSC  store  to arrange an ac vity  showcasing  their  summer ac vi es and achievements during the fall clover campaign.  For addi onal details go online to:  www.tractorsupply.com/4‐H  

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2016 LEADER CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP DATES:

  It has been recently announced that 4‐H leader cer fica on training will be held on (1) day star ng promptly at 8:00 a.m. on the dates shown below and ending about 4:30 p.m. It is highly recommended that volunteers obtain lodging for the Friday night before as par cipants will be required to be promptly seated by the start  me.  Dinner on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning WILL NOT BE PROVIDED as part of the registra on fee, however it will include lunch on Saturday.    Lake Cumberland State Resort Park ~ November 19th – Registra on due by October 21  in hand at  state office.  Lodging to be reserved by October 18th at group rate of $66.95  

General Butler State Resort Park ~ December 3rd – Registra on due by November 4 in had at state office Lodging to be reserved by November at group rate of $71.95  

4‐H COUNCIL A special “THANK YOU” to those taking  me to a end the 4‐H Council mee ng on August 30th.  Please not the following reminders: 

Due to  ming of the Annual 4‐H Awards Banquet (November 18th) ‐ all project record books, KY 4‐H Achievement  forms  and  Hardin  County  4‐H  Awards  Record  Sheet  are  due  to  Extension Office    by October 14th. 

Teen Leadership Academy applica ons are due by September 15th 

Issues Conference ‐ deadline is October 10th 

Re rement Recep on  for Beth Loving—Friday, October 14th ‐ 4:00 ‐ 6:00 p.m. ‐ at  the Extension Office—Please mark your calendars  ‐  if you have worked with Ms. Beth during her 4‐H career please contact Marla or Bonnie at (270) 765‐4121 with your name and address. 

Annual  4‐H  Awards  Banquet—Friday, November 18th at  the  Hardin  County  Extension  Office—invita ons sent to those submi ng county 4‐H awards record sheet.   Clubs are asked to   prepare at least (1) door prize for the event and meal will be catered with families to bring a dessert. 

NEXT 4‐H COUNCIL MEETING : October 25th ‐ 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office.  

MRS. BETH LOVING   Although Ms.  Beth  is  doing  be er  she  s ll  asks  that  you  keep  her  in  your  thoughts  and  prayers.   

Con nue  to drop her a card at  the address  shown below  for  she enjoys  reading and hearing  from her 4‐H 

family.  Remember “Laughter is the best medicine”. 

BETH LOVING

443 WOOLDRIDGE FERRY RD

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701

E’TOWNS LIONS CLUB ‐ ANNUAL CHICKEN BAR‐B‐QUE   A special “THANK YOU” to Robin & Mallory Garcia, Kurtlyn Creamer and Bailey Thomas who were 

able to volunteer by helping the E‐town Lions Club with their annual chicken dinner on Saturday, August 

13th.   For many years  the Lions Club has donated money  toward our 4‐H summer camp program which 

helps with supplies and camp scholarships therefore it was only appropriate that we return their generosity 

by assis ng with their major fundraising ac vity. 

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CLUB NEWS

Members will be having their fall enrollment mee ng 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office on Tuesday, September 13th.  Discussion topics to include state 4‐H dog show highlights and details for volunteering for “Puppy Palooza” on Saturday September 17th at  the Hardin County Animal Shelter.   Training at Bella’s K9 Academy will resume on October 12th with Beginners at 5:00 p.m. followed by advanced at 6:00 p.m.   For more detailed informa on contact Ms Stephanie at [email protected] or Ms Rose at [email protected] 

FEATHERS & FLUFF POULTRY/RABBIT CLUB

PAWS CLUB

TRAILBLAZERS

TARGET MASTERS

  Members  if you are a ending State you must a end the upcoming Business Mee ng scheduled for September 8th ‐ 6:00 p.m. at the Extension Office to pick up your State Packet!!   GOOD LUCK at  the State Shoo ng Sports  compe on  to  Josh Kaminski, Carson Mackey, Adrian Hagan, Jared Gardner, Bo Langley, Mallory Garcia, Avery Harned, Malaya Ignacio, Adam Graham, Emily Graham. 

DISCIPLINE/ACTIVITY PRACTICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Archery:  September 26th ~ 6:00 p.m. at the Givan Farm, 1931 Fuller Rd, E‐town 

Rifle:  September 19th ~ 6:00 p.m. at the Givan Farm 

Trap: TBA  

For more  informa on please contact: Leann Givan (270) 734‐0587; Brian Mackey (270) 763‐7000 or Dale Givan (270) 862‐3957.

Congratula ons  to  everyone  that  showed  at  the  KY  State  Fair  as  for  some  it  was  a  1st  me 

experience!    The  club will  resume mee ng  at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12th  at  the  Extension 

Office.  New members are welcome to a end as 2016‐17 enrollments will be completed along with a lesson 

on the standard of perfec on for rabbits and how to make a “buddy burner”.  At the October 10th mee ng 

members will hold club officer elec ons, learn how to place rabbits in a class AND do a Halloween cra .   

  Members will meet 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 12th for officer elec ons, drill team sign ups and  updated  hippology  informa on.    The  club  plans  to  have  a  “Barn Dance”  at  the  Hardin  County Fairgrounds on October 15th from 5:00 ‐ 10:00 p.m., details will be forthcoming.  They will also be having a “Bake Sale” on October 2nd from 12 noon – 4:00 p.m. at the E‐town Wal‐Mart.     Members would  like to extend  “GET WELL” wishes  to O s  Tucker  (Breanna &  Trenton  Tucker) who  is  recovering  from  recent surgery.  For more informa on please contact Ms. Stephanie at [email protected]  

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Congratula ons to the Lego Dragons Robo cs club for their par cipa on in the Robo cs Challenge at the KY State Fair!  The club will begin mee ng regularly star ng September 8th.  Club mee ngs will be held every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise no fied.  We will begin discussing and preparing for our Lego Robo cs compe on so come join the fun.  Space is limited to 10 members due to the rules set forth by the robo cs  compe on.   To  register  contact  Joni at  (270) 765‐4121.   For more  informa on, please  contact Shelby  Bilbrey  at  [email protected]  or  4‐H  Agent,  Marla  S llwell  at marla.s [email protected].   

LIVESTOCK CLUB

LEGO DRAGONS ROBOTICS CLUB

HOT STOVES COOKING CLUB

BOBBINS SEWING CLUB

  Bobbins  Sewing  Club  is  for  youth  ages 9‐18 who  are  interested  in  sewing.    Beginners  and experienced sewers welcome!  Ms. Gail and Ms. Wanda are excited to be helping out again this year and will meet once a month on Tuesdays from 4:00 ‐ 6:00 p.m. The first mee ng will be Tuesday, September 13. Please call Joni at the Extension Office 270‐765‐4121 to register in advance.   

CONGRATULATIONS to those exhibi ng at the 2016 KY State Fair.  Hardin County con nues to be well  represented  from  country hams,  lambs, goats,  swine and beef.     Members will hold  their  FALL RE‐ENROLLMENT mee ng at the Extension Office on Tuesday, September 13th.  PLEASE NOTE:  Plan to arrive at 5:30 p.m. as we will be assis ng Vince Thompson to help clean ca lemen’s trailer and/or the Adopt A Highway depending on weather condi ons at  the  me.   Refreshments will be served  followed by Officer Nomina ons (elec ons at October mee ng) and KY State Fair highlights.   6th Annual 4‐H/FFA Livestock Judging ‐ CPC Fall Field Day will  be  held  on  September 8th  in Fountain  Run,  KY.        If  you  are  interested  in  a ending  contact  Bonnie  Jolly  at  (270)  765‐4121  or [email protected].   

  Hot Stoves Cooking Club is a monthly 4‐H club that focuses on basic cooking and food prepara on skills.  The club is for youth ages 9 and up.  We will be elec ng officers for Hot Stoves again this year so if you are interested in stepping up to be a leader, come prepared run for an office on the first mee ng night which will be September 19th.    Hot Stoves will be held once a month on Mondays  (September‐May)  from 4:30‐6:30 p.m. and  is limited to the first 15 par cipants who register.   Registra on  fees are $10.00 and must be paid upon registra on.  To register, call Joni at the Extension Office – 270‐765‐4121.  

CLOVER BUDS CLUB

  Calling all youth ages 5‐8 (or K‐3rd grade) to join Hardin County 4‐H Clover Buds!!!  Just like the 4‐H program  for older youth, the purpose of the 4‐H Clover Buds program  is to help young children  learn  life skills to become competent, caring and contribu ng ci zens.  The primary goal of the Clover Buds program is  to promote children's healthy development  ‐ mentally, physically, socially and emo onally.   The Clover Buds Club will meet once monthly on the 3rd Saturday  from 10:00 a.m.‐12:00 p.m. at the Hardin County Extension Office.   Parents or guardians are  required  to par cipate with  their  child  to encourage healthy rela onships with caring adults.   The Clover Buds first club mee ng will be held Saturday, September 17th from 10:00 a.m.‐ 12:00 noon at the Extension Office.  Please call ahead to reserve your spot (270) 765‐4121 (ask for Joni).  

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CONGRATULATIONS

HOME SCHOOL CHEFS

The Home School Chefs will start  the new year off with a new  leader!     Holly Powell, Hardin County Extension Office FCS Assistant, will be  taking over as  the new club  leader.     Holly has scheduled your club   mee ngs  for October 28th, November 17th, December 14th, January 19th, February 15th, March 17th  and  April 14th from 11:00 a.m. ‐ 1:00 p.m. at the Hardin County Extension Office.  

The registra on fee is also going to be done differently as well, it will be $10 (due at  me of registra on) and that covers everything for the year.  Class is limited to 15 so get registered today!!

PRE‐REGISTER IS REQUIRED by calling Joni at (270) 765‐4121 by September 30th, 2016. Please let Joni know if you have any food allergies as well when you register.

STATE FAIR

Congratula ons  to  all  our  Hardin  County  4‐Her’s who  par cipated  and/or  exhibited  during  the Kentucky  State  Fair!   Hardin  County was well  represented!    You  brought  home  an  abundance  of  blue ribbons for everything from livestock, cra s, photography, country hams, baked goods, rabbits, hay, dogs, pain ngs, tractor driving and more!  If you have not yet picked up your State Fair Cloverville entries at the Hardin County Extension Office, please make arrangements to do so as soon as possible.  

SINCERELY!

Bonnie Jolly, County Extension Agent for 4‐H Youth Development [email protected]

Marla S llwell, County Extension Agent for 4‐H Youth Development Marla.S [email protected]

WELCOME BACK as we are about  to begin a new  4‐H program  year.    4th grade  students at Rineyville,

Creekside, Howevalley, Lakewood, St. James and Vine Grove will be attending the Progressive Ag Safety

Day  program  on  September 22nd & 23rd at  the  Hardin  County  Fairgrounds.    Teachers  will  have 

additional information regarding this activity.   

  

Attention School Club Families: Thanks  to  cooperation  with  teachers  and  principals  at  the  various 

elementary schools we are able to bring 4‐H  into your child’s classroom.   Each classroom elect’s officers 

and selects a name for their club.  This is a leadership learning opportunity for them which they take very 

seriously.  In addition they will receive the monthly newsletter which tells them about other activities held 

throughout the year they are eligible to participate  in.   We will be working with teachers to set dates for 

their first club meeting in October.   

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Hardin County Livestock Club members at the 2016 KY State Fair Goat Show pictured with Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarrels, FFA State Officers, and 4‐H State Officers

AdyMae Williams placed 3rd in the skill‐a‐thon and was pulled for the final drive, top ten, for showmanship.

The Williams Family won the 2016 Herdsman Award.

Jenna Meredith & Nibbles ‐ Blue & champ in open 17‐18. Overall grand in open

showmanship. 2nd in Rally Advanced off lead. Kylie Orozco received 1st in Rally advanced off lead. Both received perfect score 100 placing decided by me Jumpers ‐ Jenna Meredith received Blue Agility II off lead.

Aurelia & Demi Campbell received Blues in Agility I and Blues in Rally I

Bailey Thomas, Robin & Mallory Garcia and Kurtlyn Creamer were hard at work volunteering at the Etown Lion's Club Annual Chicken Dinner. The Lions Club has donated money toward our 4‐H summer camp program which helps with supplies and camp scholarships .

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HARDIN COUNTY

4‐H CAMP

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