Haskell County 4-H News

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1 Vol 16, Issue 2 K - S T A T E R E S E A R C H A N D E X T E N S I O N Haskell County 4-H News 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. Haskell County Extension Office 503 S. Fairgrounds P.O. Box 580 Sublette, KS Fax: hs@listserv.ksu.edu Kristen Penner County Extension Agent 4-H & FACS pennerkr@ksu.edu Lacey Noterman County Extension Agent 4-H & ANR lnote@ksu.edu Regional 4-H Club Day If you received a top blue at County Club Day, you are qualified to exhibit at the Regional Club Day. Please, contact the office if you would like to participate! Regional Club Day will be held Saturday, February 27th in Liberal. Registration deadline is Monday, February 17, Livestock Notebook We have started our livestock events book again this year. It will contain copies of the upcoming livestock shows, sales, camps, and clinics. Feel free to stop by the Extension Office and look through the book and make copies of the ones you are interested in. Calling ALL Camp Counselors We are currently seeking 4-Hers ages who are interested in being a Camp Counselor at Heart of Kansas and Camp Lakeside! Camp is a great opportunity to not only grow our younger members, but also our Counselors! Being a camp counselor can help teach you how to become a better leader! If you are interested, please contact the Extension Office as soon as possible. Heart of Kansas Counselors will need to fill out paper work prior to May 1st and all counselors will have to be VIP certified. Jr. Beef Producer Day Saturday, March 5th will be the Kansas Junior Beef Producer Days in Weber Arena on the Kansas State University Campus. This event is an educational day of activites in which youth, parents, and leaders can increase their knowledge and experience of beef production management. Registration must be received by February 10th at the cost of $15 per person. Walk-ins are welcome at $20 per person. To register online check out or stop by the Extension Office for a paper registration.

2 Vol 16, Issue 2 County Club Days Judging Results FACS (Top 5 individuals) Seniors Hannah Horinek Scott Schneider Laiten Greeson Brandon Norman Colter Wright Intermediates Elizabeth Horinek Mkeegan Hoeffner Jordan McVey Ainsley Horinek Brayleigh McGinley Juniors Jamie Turner Bentley Fitzgerald Lexi Wright Drake Webber, Dyson Winfrey, Rylee McAllister, Kimberlea Moke, & Asthon Harjo (all tied) Ethan Webber & Lilli Moke (tied) Animal Science (Top 5 Individuals) Seniors Brandon Norman Andrea Wagner Kris Wagner Mara Wright Laiten Greeson & Colter Wright (Tied) Intermediates Mkeegan Hoeffner Alexa Brain Dalton Winfrey Clarysa Webber Kara Kunselman Juniors Ethan Webber Jamie Turner Lilli Moke Lexi Wright Kimberlea Moke * All received a perfect score!!! All tied for 1st place!

3 Haskell County 4-H News Page 3 We periodically update our website with important dates and such! We encourage you to check it out! Kansas Jr. Sheep Producer Day Join us for Kansas Jr. Sheep Producer Day on March 19, Presentations and demonstrations by a featured speaker, as well as K-State faculty will cover topics such as selection, facilities and general care, health and vaccinations, nutrition and showmanship. This interactive workshop is designed for all ages and skill levels. All participants will receive a T-shirt and complimentary lunch. A flyer containing more information and registration details may be found on the KSU Youth Livestock website using this link: Online registration is also available at K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy The seventh annual K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy will be held June 17-20, 2016 at Kansas State University's Manhattan campus. The goal of the academy is to further develop young leaders within the livestock industry through an engaging summer experience hosted by K-State Animal Sciences and Industry. This four-day event focuses on increasing knowledge of Kansas's diverse livestock industry, as well as building participant's leadership skills. Twenty high school students will be selected to participate based upon educational, community, and agricultural involvement. The event is sponsored by the Livestock and Meat Industry Council. More information and applications will be on the website, Beef Weigh-In Beef Weigh-in will be held on March 20th at the fairgrounds from 3:00 5:00 p.m. This includes second year bucket calves, market steers, and market heifers. Heart of Kansas Rock Springs 4-H Camp Mark your calendars and plan to attend 4-H camp! You can experience a lifetime worth of memories, campfires, swimming, fishing, horseback riding, crafts, games, new friends, and much more! That s 4 days, 3 nights of fun filled activities! Watch your newsletter for possible registration information! Camp is June 8-11, 2016.

4 Vol 16, Issue 2 Page 4 Discovery Days Discovery Days will be held May 31 June 3, 2016 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. This university experience is open to youth and features workshops, service activities, dances, and free time on the beautiful K-State campus. There are several classes, tours, and community service opportunities to fit your interests. You ll meet hundreds of other youth from across Kansas, gain new life skills, and have an amazing experience at Discovery Days! For more information visit Haskell County Spring Livestock Show is Saturday, May 8, Discovery Days: HELP WANTED For the 2016 Discovery Days, we are again looking for responsible, mature and dependable young adults to serve as floor counselors. These floor counselors will be responsible for leading floor meetings, doing room checks and making sure youth stay in their rooms after lights are out each evening. Floor Counselors can expect to work evenings and early mornings. They will receive free room and board for 5 days and 4 nights and $100. Applications are due April 1, FOR SALE: Project Pigs The Dunn Farms are offering a low-cost project pig for 4-H members, so that it is feasible for more people to participate in the swine project, with the intent to help the 4-Her make a little money through this project too. They are offering project through a lottery draw for just $85 per pig. To help encourage new participants. For more information, contact the Extension Office. Horse ID Papers All members enrolled in the horse project must submit ID papers for the horse (s) they intend to show. Completed papers, including a photo of the horse, are due May 1st! Bad Weather If school is cancelled due to the weather all 4-H activities for that day will be cancelled as well.

5 Haskell County 4-H News Page County Club Day Results Cloverleaf Model Meeting Top Blue Lexi Wright Reading Top Blue Bentley Fitzgerald Reading Blue Kaytie Snovelle Project Talk Top Blue Ainsley Horinek Project Talk Top Blue Jamie Turner Project Talk Top Blue Bentley Fitzgerald Project Talk Top Blue Ashton Harjo Project Talk Top Blue Levi Penner Project Talk Top Blue Ashley Kennedy Reading Blue Ellie Bultena Reading Top Blue Kaytie Snovelle Reading Blue Kara Kunselman Reading Blue Brandon Norman Ill Talk Blue Hannah Horinek Ill Talk Top Blue Scott Schneider Ill Talk Blue Noah Horinek Demo Blue Laiten Greeson Demo Top Blue Kris Wagner Ill Talk Top Blue Gage Nelson Demo Blue Ashton Harjo & Ethan Webber Demo Top Blue Mkeegan Hoeffner Demo Blue Katelynn Delaplane & Jaklen Sunderland Demo Blue Race Ardery Demo Red Brayleigh McGinley Ill Talk Blue Kara Kunselman Ill Talk Top Blue Carl Kunselman Ill Talk Top Blue Jamie Turner & Clarysa Webber Demo Blue Kara Kunselman & Jalyen Sunderland Demo Top Blue Ashley Kennedy Ill Talk Blue Victory 4-H Club Skit Top Blue Colusa Go Getters Skit Blue Bentley Fitzgerald Piano Top Blue Hunter Hampton Piano Top Blue Diamond Wood Piano Red Dyson Winfrey Guitar Red Morgan Pendergraft Piano Red Kara Kunselman Piano Top Blue Ainsley Horinek Piano Top Blue Kaytie Snovelle Clarinet Blue Dalton Winfrey Guitar Blue Carson Kennedy Ill Talk Top Blue Elizabeth Horinek Demo Red

6 Haskell County 4-H News Page County Club Day Results (cont.) Carl Kunselman Violin Blue Elizabeth Horinek Ashley Kennedy Jenera Ardery Piano Blue Brayleigh McGinley Piano Blue Sean & Andrea Wagner Piano Duet Blue Sean Wagner Piano Red Sean Wagner Trumpet Red Jordan McVey Instrumental Red Dalton Winfrey Trombone Red Ellie Bultena Violin Red Trenton Kennedy Trumpet Top Blue Andrea Wagner Piano Top Blue Be sure to mark this on your calendar! Hannah Horinek Guitar Blue Noah Horinek Instrumental Blue 2016 Haskell County Fair July 18-24

7 Haskell County 4-H News Page 7 Sewing Project Class Schedule February 9, st year February 23, nd year Shooting Sports Kansas Youth Livestock Happenings Check out the Animal Science Youth Page at u.edu. Follow them on Twitter & Facebook to get the latest updates on Kansas youth livestock happenings. The next opportunity to certify Shooting Sports Coordinators and discipline instructors will be April 8-10, 2016 at Rock Springs. Training will begin Friday evening and end around 3:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Cost for all materials and entire weekend will be $200 for adults and $100 for Junior Apprentices age If you are interested, please contact the Extension Office. CONGRATS to our State Qualifying KAPs Andrea Wager Beef & Photography Scott Schneider Shooting Sports Hannah Horinek Rabbits & Performing Arts Noah Horinek Dog Your KAPs are here in the office ready for pick up! KAPs are due to the State 4-H Office by March 1st. Camp Lakeside Don t forget about Camp Lakeside at Scott Lake. This camp is geared for our younger 4-Hers (ages 7-9 year olds). Lakeside will be June 9-10, You can enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking, and much more! Mark your calendars today!

8 February 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Shooting Sports Practice 3 Fair Board 7pm st year 6:30pm Jr. Livestock Judging 4pm Office Closed 16 Jr. Livestock Judging 4pm Shooting Sports Southwest Shoot Out Sr. Livestock Judging 3pm 2nd Year 6:30om Jr. Livestock Judging 4pm Regional Club Days Sr. Livestock Judging 1pm