505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4 Centreville, MD 21617

APRIL 11 Eastern Shore Spring Show Entries due 12 State Dairy Bowl 12 Farmers Coop Swine Skillathon 18 HOLIDAY, OFFICE CLOSED 20 EASTER 22 Farriery Seminar, College Park 26 Maryland Day/State Public Speaking, College Park 27 MD Association of Fairs Spring Forum MAY 1 HORSE & PONY CARD DEADLINE 2-4 Sheep and Wool Festival, Howard County Fairgrounds 5 ESSS- Park Set Up 10 Eastern Shore Spring Show, 4-H Park 11 MOTHER’S DAY 14 Leaders Meeting,4-H Park 26 OFFICE CLOSED, MEMORIAL DAY JUNE 2 Poster Deadline, 4:30 p.m.4-H Office 2 Livestock Tagging, 4-H Park 29 Maryland 4-H Day

REMINDER - HORSE AND PONY PROJECT MEMBERS

Don’t forget – Horse and Pony Cards MUST be updated by MAY 1ST; for the Queen Anne’s County Fair; JUNE 1ST for State Fair. You may call the 4-H Office and ask for Ms. Sue, she will update your present cards on file, however, if you are adding a new horse, you must stop by the 4-H Office to fill a new card out.

A BIG THANK YOU…to Go Getters 4-H Club for donating $100.00 towards Michael’s Lee’s Diamond Clover Project to help construct a playground at the 4-H Park.

4-H LEADERS MEETING… The next Meeting will be held at the 4-H Park on Wednesday May 14th at 7:00pm. Leaders, please plan to attend.

APRIL is month of the Military Child….Wearing the color purple is a

visible way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and

sacrifices. Why purple?? Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is a combination of Army green, Marine red and Coast Guard, Air Force and Navy blues.

INTERMEDIATE STATE HORSE BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!! WE ROCK THE HOUSE!! Awesome job Queen Anne’s County…pictured are Sara Sheats, Jen Gannon, Hannah Irons, Dakota Albers and Coach Dottie Gannon. Missing from picture was Katie Huffman. The teams participated in the State Contest on March 15th in College Park. The Junior team consisted of John Crook, Lily Golden and Ania Haynes and was coached by Dot Gannon. The intermediate team placed

first out of 12 county teams with Hannah Irons being 1st overall individual, Dakota Albers was 9th and Jen Gannon was 11th. Sara Sheets and Katie Huffman were also Participants. The senior team consisted of Augie Callahan, Megan Byrne and Jacob Schmidt. Coached by Jennifer Huffman. Megan placed 8th overall and qualified to try out for the state team. WOW OH WOW……… David Sink, 16, a member of the Queen Anne’s County 4H Marksmanship Club, won Gold in the precision air rifle division at the United States Army Marksmanship Unit’s National Junior Air Rifle Championships last week at Fort Benning, GA. Sink, a junior at Queen Anne’s County High School, shot the highest

overall individual score over the 2 days of competition with a combined score of 1273. He outscored 49 other individual shooters from 17 different states to win the gold medal. The Queen Anne’s County 4-H Marksmanship team also took Gold in the team precision air rifle division. Team members were: David Sink, Tyler Ramos, Mekenna Richardson, Nash Richardson and Zachary

Schmidt, alternate. The team score totaled 4581 points, a full 20 points over the 2nd closest team “Hardcore 4” from Monroe, GA. Teams from 14 different states around the nation qualified to compete at this national championship.

LOCAL FARMER ALLEN BOYLES has directed a $2,500 donation to the Q.A. County 4-H.

Funded by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help the group develop its Maryland Rural and Agriculture Safety Curriculum and workshop program. It is partnering with educators in Delaware and Maryland to expand and adapt the 24-hour tractor certification that youth ages 14 to 16 are required to pass to be employed in agriculture. This program will be available to all rural families to better prepare them for a farm-related emergency.

From left, frnt row: Helen King, Brigid King, Steven King, Daniel King and Brennan King; back row: Steve Freeman, winning farmer Alan Boyles and Brick Viers, Monsanto representative

Thanks to the support of farmers across the country, more than $3.2 million is being directed to nonprofits in 1,289 counties in 39 states.

“I was a 4-H’er when I was younger,” said Boyles. “The 4-H is there for the farmer, that’s what 4-H is all about, and that’s why they’re so deserving of this donation.”

America’s Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations like the Queen Anne’s County 4-H, who are doing important work in their communities. The program offers farmers the chance to win $2,500, which then is donated to the farmer’s nonprofit of choice.

The search for funding to sustain and enhance programs is a year-round job for nonprofit organizations across the country. Through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, farmers have been able to support a variety of groups, such as schools, fire departments, community centers and youth organizations like 4-H and FFA.

America’s Farmers Grow Communities launched in 2010 and has donated more than $13 million to more than 5,200 nonprofit organizations across the country. America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is part of the America’s Farmers initiative, which highlights and celebrates the important contributions of farmers like Allen Boyles.

ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL 4-H YEAR!!

What a fabulous turn out we had this year….over 250 people attended to celebrate our 4-H’ers many achievements. Let me first give a HUGE thanks the following people…. David Walbert for making all the food and the “beautiful island”, Mary Meyers for her help with the preparations, Cindy Englebach for her help in setting up the room, and Beth Sissom for providing the round tables. Thank you to the emcees.. Kiersten Lancaster, Annie Seward and Anna Sissom. Thanks to April Lee for leading the pledges. The following are the results:

Junior “H’s” Third Place Head: Logan Bozarth Reserve Champion Head: Julia Smith Champion Head: Katharine Tuttle Third Place Heart: Benjamin Fisher Reserve Champion Heart: Annaliese Tuttle Champion Heart: Andrew Jackson Third Place Hands: Benjamin Fisher Reserve Champion Hands: Logan Bozarth Champion Hands: Katharine Tuttle Third Place Health: Ashlynn Kunes Reserve Champion Health: Katharine Tuttle Champion Health: Logan Bozarth Intermediate “H”s. Third Place Head: Kayla Eisenhart

Reserve Champion Head: Trent Riggs Champion Head: Aryn Cannon Third Place Hands: Katrina Schmidt Reserve Champion Hands: Grace Park Champion Hands: Annika Koehler Third Place Health: Kiersten Lancaster Reserve Champion Health: Lydia Hokuf Champion Health: Hailey Benton Third Place Head: Billy Benton Reserve Champion Head: Samantha Tracey Champion Head: Helen king Third Place Heart: Morgan Kearney Reserve Champion Heart: Megan Byrne Champion Heart: Maddy McCaslin Third Place Hands: Ian Sylvester Reserve Champion Hands: Anna Sissom Champion Hands: Helen King Third Place Health: Ian Sylvester Reserve Champion Health: Ariah Lusk Champion Health: Annie Seward Each club has the opportunity to nominate a member for the spirit award. These are the “unsung heroes” who try their hardest but may not always succeed Brennan King from the QAC 4-H Goat Club Sydney Cook from the Farm to Market 4-H Club Gabrielle Battagalini from the Wags and Whinnies 4-H Club We had one Outstanding Club Award. In order to receive an outstanding club award, the club must have their yearly program plan and their club officer roster on file at the Extension Office. They must also hand in their secretary book with minutes and information filled in. This year we had one club qualify and it was Farm to Market 4-H Club. Congratulations. Diamond Clover Awards: Level One, the Amethyst Award. Paige Bailey, Erin Avila, Jason Staley, April Lee, Andrew Jackson, Katharine Tuttle, Colleen Weaver and Kayla Larrimore. Level Two the Aquamarine award. David Lumb, Christian Lumb, Kayla Eisenhart, Annaliese Tuttle, Logan Bozarth, Hailey Benton and Ashlynn Kunes. Level Three is the Ruby Award. Julia Smith, Julia Jackson, Caitlin Milliken and Jacob Elborn. We have two Level Four Awards the Sapphire Award. Daren Finnegan, and Harlie Englebach.

Level Five, the Emerald Award is the last step before the Diamond Clover Award. This year we had one member receiving Level Five and that is Kelly Harris. Kelly received her award from the state during the 4-H Gala. I Dare You Award --Billy Benton Junior stories. Third Place Junior Story: Ashlynn Kunes Reserve Champion Junior Story: William Jarrell Champion Junior Story: Zachary Quillen Intermediate Stories. Third Place Intermediate Story: Madison Moxey Reserve Champion Intermediate Story: Emma Fisher Champion Intermediate Story: Dakota Albers Senior Stories Third Place Senior Story: Ginny Faust Reserve Champion Senior Story: Annie Seward Champion Senior story: Helen King Michael Cohey Junior Memorial Clover Story Award: Avery Elborn Miss Mary Larrimore Story award: Dakota Albers MARYLAND 4-H DAY AT CAMDEN YARDS

Make Plans to Attend Maryland 4-H Day at Camden Yards- Sunday June 29, 2014. Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays 1:35pm start. $5 of each ticket sold is donated back to the Maryland 4-H Foundation! See flier for details and online purchasing!

COUNTY PUBLIC SPEAKING County Public Speaking was held at Chesapeake College, on Friday March 7th and what a turn out….with seventy-six (76) 4-H’ers participating…..the following 4-H’ers excelled this year: Junior Prepared: Ryleigh Jordan, Go Getters 4-H Club, Champion; Helena Smith, Go Getters 4-H Club, Reserve Champion; Daniel King, Goat Club, 1st Alternate. Intermediate Prepared: Brigid King, Dairy Goat 4-H Club,

Champion; Hunter Mansfield, Farm to Market 4-H Club, Reserve Champion and Madison Moxey, Pony Express 4-H Club, 1st Alternate. Senior Prepared: Anna Sissom, Growing Together 4-H Club, Champion, Helen King, Dairy Goat 4-H Club, Reserve Champion and Jason Staley, 1st Alternate. Jr. Radio: Zach Quillen, Go Getters 4-H Club, Champion, April Lee, Shooting Stars 4-H Club, Reserve Champion and Brian Arnold, 1st Alternate.

Int. Radio: Jordan Middleton, Pony Express 4-H Club, Champion, Audrey Karbaum, Growing Together 4-H Club, Reserve Champion and Harlie Englebach, Growing Together 4-H Club, 1st Alternate. Sr. Radio: Brittany Heim, Pony Express 4-H Club, Champion, Grace Park, Pony Express 4-H Club,

Reserve Champion and Amber Cruz, Pony Express 4-H Club, 1st Alternate. Jr. Extemporaneous: Ashlynn Conley, Tuckahoe Trailblazers 4H club, Champion; and Kendall Clark, Go Getters 4-H Club, Reserve Champion. Int. Extemporaneous: Autumn Conley, Tuckahoe Trailblazers 4-H Club, Champion, Kiersten Lancaster, Pony Express 4-H Club, Reserve Champion and Caitlin Milliken, Tuckahoe Trailblazers, 1st Alternate.

Sr. Extemporaneous: Taylor Myer, Tuckahoe Trailblazers 4-H Club, Champion, Jen Huffman, Pony Express 4-H Club, Reserve Champion and Willow Podraza, Pony Express 4-H Club, 1st Alternate.

Jr. Interpretations: Brennan King, Dairy Goat 4-H Club, Champion; Caitlyn Martell, Reserve Champion and Makayla Patterson, Church Hill 4-H Club, 1st Alternate. Sr. Interpretations: Nash Richardson, Marksmanship 4-H Club, Champion and Jennifer Kelly, Reserve Champion.

REGIONAL PUBLIC SPEAKING RESULTS Easton High School was the site for our Regional Public Speaking Contest on March 21st. Queen Anne’s County had the most participants with 16. Talbot County had 13 participants and Caroline had 6, Kent had 4, Wicomico had 3, Dorchester had 2 and Cecil had 1. In Junior Radio, Brian Arnold was blue, April Lee was white and Zach Quillen was participation. Intermediate Radio, Audrey Karbaum was red and Harlie Englebach was white. In Junior Prepared, Daniel King was blue and Ryleigh Jordan was white. Intermediate Prepared, Brigid King was blue and Hunter Mansfield was red. Senior Prepared, Anna Sissom was white and Helen king was participation. In Junior Extemporaneous, Ashlynn Conley was red. Intermediate, Autumn Conley was blue. In Junior Interpretations, Brennan King was blue. Senior Interpretations, Jennifer Kelly was blue and Nash Richardson was participation. Those who placed blue, red and white, received a cash award. These placing’s have no bearing on our state contestants who are our County champions. The State Contest will be held at College Park during Maryland Day on April 26th. Congratulations to all of our speakers!

NEW VENUE FOR CAMP Exciting News! This summer we are going to pilot a new “camp series”. Our traditional summer

camp will have a new look! Instead of a week-long camp we will move to a day-series program which will be held on every Monday during the month of July. The new day camp series will be open to all youth between the ages of 8 and 12. Yes, you read that correctly – all youth!

We will open the series up to the community at large with the intent to expose more youth to the principles of 4-H positive youth development, and to potentially attract new members. Each Monday will have a focused theme and a series of classes will be developed around each of these areas: 1) STEM, 2) Livestock/Animals 3) Arts & Crafts, Woodworking & related projects, and 4) Environmental & Health Science. The specifics will be determined within the next few weeks and information will then be sent to 4-H members and leaders. In order to provide this important experience to the youth in Queen Anne’s county, we need a quality cadre of volunteers. And, we want you to be a part of that leadership corps. Adults are needed as well as older youth 4-Hers. Please contact Sally to let her know of your interest. Training will be provided in early June. We invite you to join us in this new venture! DELMARVA CHICKEN FESTIVAL

Please hold the dates of June 20 and 21. Our county 4-H unit has the rights to sell all of the bottled soda and water at the festival. It is a HUGE fundraiser for our program. ALL of the 4-H clubs are expected to participate. Clubs will need to send 4-H members and adults to help sell the drinks. There will be two

stationary locations and several “portable” locations. Young 4-Hers can help with handing out the drinks, whereas the older 4-Hers and adults can handle the money. When we did this event previously, we were under Pop-up tents. I would imagine it will be the same again. Hopefully, it won’t rain and have tornado warnings this time!! We will be making up a chart with all of the times to be covered and how many people are needed for each area. This information will be sent out as soon as we are informed.Remember, we need ALL of you to help! SPRING FASHION IS IN THE AIR If you are interested in working on a Fashion Revue Committee, please let Sally know. We need individuals to organize some relevant activities centered around our Fashion Revue. That could be hair, makeup, body image, sewing, etc. The sooner we get started, the better! SEAMSTRESSES NEEDED We are looking for adults and older teens that can help young 4-Hers with sewing. We can set up workshops at various locations or you can work from your home. If you can help or know of someone else who can help, please let Sally know. If there are 4-Hers out there who want help with specific sewing projects, please let us know. We will do our best to make it happen.

NATIONAL HEALTHY LIVING AMBASSADORS The National 4-H Healthy Living Management team is putting out a call for five (5) ambassadors to serve on the national team. National 4-H Healthy Living Youth Ambassadors are an asset in accomplishing the golas and outcomes of the 4-H Healthy Living Mandate. 4-H Youth work closely with the regional faciltators and are considered an integral part of the Healthy Living Management Team. Basic requirements: 3-5 hours per month; Length is 2 years; Age of applicants: 16-21 by September 1stof year of application. For more information or a application, contact Sally at 410-758-0166.

Maryland 4-H Foundation News & Events

March 29, 2014 —Mary land 4-H Sp orting Clays Tournament Benefit: Maryland 4-H Shooting Sports Programs, $60 Adult, $35 Youth Schrader’s, 16090 Oakland Road Henderson, MD 21640 Registration begins at 9am with last shooter at 11:30 May 19–Maryland 4-H Golf Tournament Benefit: Maryland 4-H Foundation National Trips & Scholarships, $125 individual, $500 team, $150 t-sign Montgomery Country Club 20908 Golf View Drive Laytonsville, MD 20882 Shotgun Start 1pm—Lunch & Dinner included June 1–Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarship Applications Due Benefit: Maryland 4-H Youth! Thirty- $1,000 minimum scholarships awarded Complete online application process–www.mymaryland4hfoundation.com Will be available by March 15 June 22–Maryland 4-H Livestock Judging Invitational Benefit: Bill Curry Maryland 4-H Livestock Program Endowment Maryland State Fair Grounds Contact David Gordon for more information-dgordon3@umd.edu June 29–Maryland 4-H Day at Ca mden Yards Benefits: Maryland 4-H Foundation Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:35pm start Tickets $13 with $5 of each ticket donated to the Maryland 4-H Foundation Purchase online ONLY-www.orioles.com/tix/maryland4h July–Sept 2014–Maryla nd 4-H Paper Clover C ampaign Tentative new program where 50/50 split between County and Foundation . . . more details coming August 23–Maryland State Fair Livestock Sale

November 1 -20, 2014–Northeast R egional Volunteer Foru m Online Auction

Online auction featuring items from handmade quilts to athletic memorabilia and more January 18, 2015–Maryland 4-H Gala – Laurel Park – Save the Date

www.my maryland4Hfoundation.c om

IMPORTANT NEW ANIMAL SCIENCE NEWS New regulations for youth exhibiting swine in 2014. Both breeding and market hogs will need to be tagged with an official USDA approved tag before a veterinarian can complete the CVI (certificate of Veterinary Health Paper). If you purchased a hog with an official Premise tag in its ear you have what you need. The Maryland Department of Agriculture is issuing 8 digit metal tags to veterinarians to use to put in swine ears prior to completing the CVI. I highly recommend that you do not use the metal tag as is. You can mount the metal tag on a blank plastic ear tag and then put the plastic tag in your pig’s ear. If you use the metal tag it will be prone to infection. If you have questions please call Chris Johnston 410 758-0166 or 410 708-0135. 2014 Animal Science Project Leaders/Volunteers Webinar Series The Maryland 4-H Animal Science Program is encouraging Animal Science Leaders and Volunteers to participate in the 2014 Animal Science Project Leaders/Volunteers Webinar Series which will be held each month, January through May, 2014. All sessions will be held 7:00-8:00 pm via the UME Connect system. The dates and topics are as follows:

• April 29 - Topic: 4-H Club Activities to Support Animal Projects - This session will provide 4-H Club leaders and volunteers with a variety of hands-on club activities and resources to support 4-H Animal Science Projects. Instructors: Chris Anderson, Sheryl Bennett-Dowdy, and Bonnie Boyden.

• May 27 - Topic: 4-H Club Volunteer Roles to Support Animal Science Projects -This session will provide ideas of different volunteer roles that could be implemented at the club level to support 4-H animal science project work and related events. Instructors: Chris Anderson, Dr. Lisa Dennis, David Gordon, and Ann Sherrard.

Volunteers are requested to visit the AGNR Calendar to register for each session at: http://www.agnr.umd.edu/AGNRCalendar/. Search under 4-H by month to register for each session.

Please contact Chris Anderson at canders2@umd.edu or 301-314-7187 for more information or if you have questions. START THINKING ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS…… The following are still scholarships you can start working on NOW!!

SCHOLARSHIP DUE DATE

Kimbles Scholarship (local) $500.00 July 1, 2014

Amelia Grace Dashiell 4-H Horse $1,000.00 July 15, 2014

Mymaryland4hfoundation.com numerous scholarships June 1, 2014

For more information and application forms contact Sally at 410-758-0116. STATE LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON RESULTS-AWESOME

Queen Anne’s County had 15 participants and 3 volunteers assist with the state 4-H Livestock Skillathon contest. Junior contestants included Daniel King 2nd, Will Jarrell 5th, Camryn Ruth 17th and Brennan King 20th, Katharine Tuttle also participated , there were 40 juniors overall. The Intermediate division had 54 participants and Brigid King Placed 2nd, other participants included Alex Coursey, Bailey Riggs, Allie Harris, Morgan Elburn, Annaliese Tuttle, Cassidy Ruth and Sydney Cook. Seniors participating were Callie Jo Benton and Aryn Cannon. Jeannie Bramble is the coach and Kenny and Helen King volunteered to help with the contest. EASTERN SHORE SPRING SHOW – MAY 10, 2014 The Eastern Shore Spring Show will be here before you know it!!! There are shows for Beef, Dairy Cow, Dairy Goat, Rabbits, Cavies, Sheep, Swine, Dogs and Meat Goats. Stop by our office to pick up a copy. Or go to http://extension.umd.edu/cecil-county/4-h-youth/fairs-and-shows . Entry deadline is APRIL 11, 2014, PLEASE NO FAXED COPIES. 2014 MD 4-H ON-LINE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & QUALITY ASSURANCE (AH&QA) PROGRAM All Maryland 4-H members enrolled in alpacas, beef, dairy, goats, horse and pony, poultry, sheep, swine and rabbits are required to complete the Maryland 4-H On-Line Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance (AH&QA) Program to be eligible to exhibit their project animals in 2014 Maryland County 4-H and State 4-H Shows. This program is offered to help youth who participate in 4-H animal projects in Maryland learn about the importance of caring for, grooming and showing their animals in safe and ethical ways. 4-H’ers are required to complete the on-line training program when they reach each 4-H age division (Juniors (ages 8-10), Intermediates (ages 11-13), Seniors (ages 14-18) – all as of January 1 of the current year) OR when as Intermediate and Senior 4-H members, they choose to show a new species since last completing the program within their age division. The on-line program gives youth the opportunity to fulfill the Animal Husbandry and Quality Assurance training requirement via internet from their home, school or local library. The AH&QA program has voice narration, so the material is shared in both written and oral form. Members will be asked to respond to questions to evaluate knowledge at different points during the program. There are two Levels to the program: one level is for Junior members and a second level is for Intermediate and Senior members. Members will be automatically taken to the appropriate Level according to the birthdate entered on the registration screen The program takes about 45-75 minutes to complete, depending on which level is being completed. When members register for the program, they will be provided a unique Passcode. Members should write their Passcode down and keep it in a safe place! A member must be LOGGED IN with their passcode for the system to track their progress and record their completion of the program. If a member needs to stop the AH&QA training in the middle of the program, he or she may return to the program where they left off by entering their Passcode on Page 1 of the program. ALL members completing the program prior to 2013 (or any portion of the program) must register and a NEW PASSCODE will be assigned. Passcodes to members from 2013 and before are no longer valid.

For 2014, members will have access to the AH&QA program from March 15 through July 31st. Members MUST complete the AH&QA training no later than July 31st. Counties may establish a completion deadline earlier than July 31 to meet the needs of the local program. Members may go directly to the AH&QA program at https://webtools.moo.umd.edu/AHQA/ or a link to access the AH&QA program will be posted on the Animal Science Program Resources page of the Maryland 4-H website at http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/. Upon completion of the program, members will have an opportunity to print a Certificate of Completion for their records. It is suggested that members keep the Certificate of Completion with their animal health papers (CVI forms, etc.), registration papers, and other animal records. Each member’s progress will be kept in a statewide database and their County 4-H staff will receive notification that they have completed the AH&QA training. IMPORTANT SWINE INFORMATION Due to the PED Virus outbreak, Maryland 4-H has made the decision to eliminate all co-mingling of pigs at county weigh-ins. We will not weigh market hogs this year (at tagging – will still weigh for shows) which in turn will eliminate any rate of gain requirements for exhibiting at State Fair. We still are requiring that 4-H market hogs be tagged prior to or within a week after the June 1st ownership deadline. At this point, we are not eliminating any shows. If you have a market or breeding swine project this year you MUST CONTACT Chris Johnston by May 1st. We will send detailed information concerning our new biosecurity policies and our project identification process only to those that contact me by May 1st. You do not have to physically have your pigs by May 1st but you need to let me know that you will be getting them by June 1st for market or July 1st for Breeding stock. Email cjohnstn@umd.edu or text or call 410 708-0135. 2014 SPRING MAAFS FORUM – SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2014 10-10:30 A.M. Registration 10:30-10:45 A.M. Welcome, Bill Langlotz, President 10:45-11:30 A.M. Anniversary Celebrations: Panel of Speakers 11:30-12:15 Sportsmanship: David Gordon & Cheryl Bennett 12:15-1:00 LUNCH PROVIDED Maryland Farm Bureau Update: Colby Ferguson 1-1:45 P.M. Tags: Melissa Foster 1:45-2:45 P.M. Swine Updates: Dr. Mike Radebaugh 2:45-3:15 P.M. Horse Pulls in Maryland: Bob Shirley HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME There is NO CHARGE for this event but please RSVP by 4/22/14 with a count for lunch! Contact Janice Coroneos at jlc153@verizon.net

POSTER CONTEST QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY FAIR - 4-H PARK

CENTREVILLE, MD 21617 Design a poster that promotes the Queen Anne’s County Fair and win a savings bond or cash prize. THERE WILL BE FOUR AGE DIVISIONS. (ALL AGES AS OF JANUARY 1ST OF CURRENT YEAR)

5-7 years old or 8-10 years old 11-13 years old or 14-18 years old

There will be one winner per division that will receive a $100.00 savings bond. 2nd and 3rd place will receive a check for $10.00. Ribbons are to be awarded to Honorable Mention entries. Grand Champion Poster will be used on Queen Anne’s County Fair Promotional Articles.

RULES AND REGULATIONS Poster Board Size – 22” x 28” DEADLINE: Monday, June 2, 2014, by 4:30 p.m. Posters to be dropped off at the Queen Anne’s County Extension Office (505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4), Centreville, Md (410) 758-0166 Previous winners are ineligible to enter in the same age division in which they won.

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED ON THE POSTER: (This section is very important)

Queen Anne’s County Fair August 11-16, 2014

Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park Rt. 18

Centreville, MD 21617 Admission: $2.00 per person

Phone: 410-758-0267 For more information and to register on-line visit: www.queenannescofair.com

The remainder of the poster should depict:

“What the Fair Means to You”.

For any drawings: pen and ink, crayon, magic marker or paint may be used. Limited to choice of ONLY 3 colors. On the back of the poster at the bottom of the right hand corner write your name, parents name, complete address, phone number and age as of January 1, 2014. JUDGES DECISION WILL BE FINAL All posters (winners and non-winners) will be displayed throughout the County. Grand Champion Poster will be used on Queen Anne’s County Fair Promotional Articles and displayed at the 2014 Queen Anne’s County Fair. Award winners will be notified by the first week in July. Awards will be presented at the Queen Anne’s County Fair and you will be notified by mail. SPONSORED BY:”BRENT T. CARROLL, CPA”, CENTREVILLE, MARYLAND & QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY ALLSTARS.

Or Current Occupant

THIS ISSUE OF THE CLOVERPRESS HAS BEEN PREPARED BY:

Christine M. Johnston

Extension Educator, 4-H and Youth And

Sally G. Rosenberry, 4-H Program Assistant

. The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital

status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

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