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CLOVER Reads

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Catch Lots Of Very Exciting Reading

The CLOVER reading program offers Stark County 4-H youth a chance to earn recognition for learning more about their project areas, improve their reading ability and help their club by performing reading-related community service.  Prizes will be awarded at Extravaganza.  The county’s top CLOVER point earners will receive a prize! All Stark County 4-H youth (age 5 – 18) are eligible to enroll in CLOVER.

Here’s how it works:

● The CLOVER registration form is available from the Stark County Extension Office or online at starkcountyjrfair4h.com.  Only one form per club is required.  Interested 4-H members sign up at club meetings.  The form is then returned to the Extension office by the March 15, 2010 deadline.

● The reading program begins March 15, 2010.  Youth earn points by reading age/ability appropriate books, magazine articles and textbook chapters on their project area(s), and their 4-H project resource manual. They can read for personal enjoyment or to learn more about their project area.  Reading-related community service also earns points.

● Youth then record what they read along with a brief synopsis on a CLOVER book report form.  (Forms are available on-line at starkcountyjrfair4h.com0).   Completed forms must be turned in to the 4-H Extension Office by Friday, June 18, 2010. (You only need 25 points to complete the program – each book related to the youth’s project area earns 5 points.)

● Cloverbuds do not earn points.  They participate in the CLOVER program by reading 5 books or having 5 books read to them.  (The ability to read is not necessary for participation in the CLOVER program.)  All participating Cloverbud youth will receive a CLOVER award ribbon.

● Awards for all CLOVER participants completing the program will be presented at Extravaganza.  The awards ceremony usually starts between 12:30 and 1:30pm.

● All youth registered in the program are also invited to enter the CLOVER Poster Challenge.  Posters are judged by how well the youth incorporates reading into the Stark County Jr. Fair theme.  Posters must be turned in to the 4-H office o Laura Miller by 5pm August 13, 2010.  Posters will be displayed in the CLOVER reading booth during the Stark County Fair.

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2010 Stark County Fair Traditional Photo Contest

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

The Traditional Photo Contest at the 2010 Stark County Fair is where the junior fair member takes a photo in Stark County that depicts agriculture or urban life in keeping with the theme.

Theme: “Country Life”

Requirements:
Photos must be taken between October 1, 2009 and the opening of the 2010 Stark County Fair.

Photos must be 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, or 16×20 in color or black and white.

Photos must be properly mounted and matted. Not framed.

Member’s name, address, age, date photo taken and location of the taken must be on the back of the matted board. A 3×5 card with the member’s name and club name must accompany the photo.

The member is limited to 5 entries.

Age divisions are as follows:

Junior  Ages 9-12
Intermediate Ages 13-16
Senior  Ages 17 and up

The pictures must be turned in on the Monday, August 30, 2010, by 5 p.m. to the Jr. Fair Office. They are judged that evening. All photos hang in the 4H building until fair is over.

Grand prize is a digital camera.

Any questions, please contact Pam Baad, Jr Fair Coordinator.

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Stark County 4-H Pet Pals Club looking for New Members!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

First meeting will be at Chapel Hill, 12200 Strausser St,
Canal Fulton, OH  44641  Feb 22 at 7pm

Further information contact:
Jennifer Smith, 4H Advisor 330-327 8741
Lisa Alderman, 4-H Advisor

All youth with any type of pet welcome, from dogs, cats, horses, iguanas, etc! Watch for Animal Safety Training Coming Up!


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4-H Small Animals Updates & News

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

4-H PetPALS Master Volunteer Leader Training Registration Deadline

Just a reminder that registrations are due by February 19 for the statewide 4-H PetPALS Master Volunteer Leader
Training. The statewide training is Saturday, March 6, at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Older youth who want to serve as Teen Leaders in their 4-H PetPALS clubs may also attend this training. Please refer to the following web site for the 4-H PetPALS Master Volunteer Leader Job Description and Registration materials:  http://4hpetpals.osu.edu/ or email Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu.

County Dog Fun Matches

If your county/EERA hosts a 4-H Dog Fun Match, please send the date and fun match flyer to Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu. Fun match information then be posted at both: http://4hansci.osu.edu and http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/.

Ohio 4-H Dog Program on Facebook

A group called the Ohio 4-H Dog Program is on Facebook for anyone to join. Updates and events are posted there. Please encourage your advisors and youth involved in 4-H dog projects to become members of this group to get the latest information. Contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu for questions.

4-H Dog Rules and Other Info Posted

2010 State Fair 4-H Dog Rules, Score Sheets, Judging Guidelines, Obedience and Showmanship Regulations, Showmanship and You and Your Dog Interview Study Questions, State Fair Entry Forms, and other information is updated and posted at: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/. Agility rules will not be posted until approved by the United States Dog Agility Association, our sanctioning organization. All dog information will also be posted at http://4hansci.osu.edu by March 1. Contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu for questions.

Ohio 4-H Dog Expo

The Ohio 4-H Dog Expo registration form for youth to pre-register to save $5.00 is now posted at: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/. Dog Expo will be held April 17 at the Buckeye Ranch. Youth can register the day of the event, but will have to pay an additional $5.00. Pre-registration is due March 31. Contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu for questions.

Companion Animal Judging Day Info Posted

2010 Ohio State Fair Companion Animal Judging Day information is posted at:
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~prec/4h/. There you will find the Rules, Health Forms, Score Sheets, State Fair Entry Forms, and other information, including skillathon study materials. Contact Lucinda Miller at miller.78@osu.edu for questions.

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16th Annual Stark County 4-H Advisory Committee Swiss Steak Dinner

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Plans are underway for the 16th Annual 4-H Advisory Committee Swiss Steak fundraiser dinner.  The dinner will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Nimishillen Grange, Easton Street, Louisville.

Help is needed from all clubs with the following:

  1. Advance ticket sales, tickets are now available. Contact Carol or Nancy to get tickets to sell! Return money, unsold tickets and number of tickets sold by Wednesday, April 21.
  2. Advertising by placing posters in various locations to help advertise the dinner.
  3. Raffle donation/ideas:  gift certificates; theme baskets, any store donated items or homemade items.  Everyone loves the raffle!
  4. To help brown steak 8:00 a.m., April 24.
  5. Set tables.
  6. Pie and cake donations – to be delivered to the grange between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  7. Workers for the dinner: to serve dinners, dishwashers and kitchen help. Two shifts are available 4:15 to 6:00 p.m. and 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.
  8. Clean-up 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Items needed for the dinner:

Amounts needed each year vary!

1 bottle dishwasher liquid
1 gallon vegetable oil
1 box salt
3# coffee
10# sugar
30# flour
1 jar beef bouillon cubes
1 gal vinegar
25 gallon green beans
9 cans 48 oz. of beef broth
2 64-ounce bottles orange drink concentrate
Money donations
Raffle Baskets
Workers
Pies and Cakes

Contact: Nancy Biller 330-875-3437 or Carol Kralik 330-875-8714

Call Nancy or Carol to help with any of the above.
Cash/check donations also welcome!!

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Jenna McNeil & NAAF Fundraiser

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

JennaJenna McNeil, a Beech Creek 4-H Member, has been diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. You can help by selling wrist bands (bracelets) in her honor. If you are interested in helping to sell bracelets, please call 330-823-6830. We would also be available to visit your club meeting to present a short video about Alopecia Areata. It could be a great health report!

The Beech Creek 4-H Club will be hosting a square dance at the Stark County Fairgrounds on September 25. All proceeds will go to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF). For more details about Jenna and Alopecia Areata please read the attached flyer.
Jenna McNeil Stark Co 4-H Member Fundraiser for Alopecia Areata Fondation

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2010 Stark County 4-H Judging Dates

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

4-H Clothing and Style Revue
Thursday July 15, 2010
at the Chapel in Marlboro

4-H Extravaganza, Foods & Dog
Saturday, July 17, 2010
at the Stark County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall

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2010 CLOVER Reads Program Starting

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

CLOVER READING PROGRAM begins March 15, 2010.
Youth earn points by reading age/ability appropriate books, magazine articles and textbook chapters on their project area(s), and their 4-H project resource manual.  They can read for personal enjoyment or to learn more about their project area. Reading-related community service also earns points. Awards are presented at Extravaganza.  For more information check out the CLOVER Reads link at starkcountyjrfair4h.com or contact Laura Miller at (330) 875-1538.

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2010 Beech Creek Garden Symposium

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

10th Annual Beech Creek Garden Symposium
Saturday, February 20, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
at R.G. Drage

This years Garden Symposium is filled with great topics & sessions for practical, and more sustainable gardening. In addition, the keynote will teach us about Ohio’s pioneer landscape & historical gardening practices.

Help spread the word about this years symposium!!
Please forward this attachment to friends, family & other organizations.
For more details and registration form, please check out the attached brochure.
Brochure – Registration 2010

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Dog and Cat Safety Red Cross Program

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Saturday, January,16, 2010
9 am – 3:30 pm

Location of class:  Summit County Red Cross
510 W. Market St, Akron
330-535-2453
$65 per person

Needs Confirmed by Thursday, January 14, 2010
 For further information contact:
Libby Smith-Hayden at 330-704-4866

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