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1 MARCH 2018 CooperaƟve Extension Service Hardin County 201 Peterson Drive Elizabethtown, KY 427019370 (270) 7654121 Fax: (270) 7690426 www.ca.uky.edu/ces REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!! COST IS $225 Per Camper / 4 Day Camp Includes: TransportaƟon, Lodging (air condiƟoned cabins), Meals, TShirt & LOADS OF FUN PAYMENTS: Made in installments or with Credit Card CALL: (270) 7654121 And ask for Jessica It’s Hardin County 4H Summer Camp registraƟon Ɵme!! If you like to make new friends, go swimming every day and have LOTS OF FUN you will want to begin planning to aƩend 4H summer camp July 10 – 13 at West Kentucky 4H Camp. PARENTS, sending your child to 4H summer camp would make a GREAT SUMMER VACATION! Those interested in geƫng a jump on having fun in the sun call the Extension Oce at (270) 7654121 and ask for 4H secretary, Jessica Vincent. Hardin County is GEARING UP FOR CAMP! You could win a FREE week to aƩend summer camp in 2018! For details on how to enter, visit www.4hcampstore.com. For more informaƟon about Hardin County's week at 4H Camp (July 1013), please contact our oce at 2707654121.

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MARCH 2018

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 

REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!!

COST IS $225 Per Camper / 4 Day Camp

Includes: Transporta on, Lodging (air condi oned cabins), Meals, T‐Shirt & LOADS OF FUN

 PAYMENTS: Made in installments or with Credit Card 

CALL: (270) 765‐4121 And ask for Jessica 

  It’s Hardin County 4‐H Summer Camp  registra on  me!!    If  you  like  to  make  new  friends,  go swimming every day and have  LOTS OF FUN  you will  want  to  begin  planning  to  a end  4‐H  summercamp  July 10 – 13 at  West Kentucky 4‐H Camp.   

  PARENTS,  sending  your  child  to  4‐H  summer  camp would make a GREAT SUMMER VACATION! Those  interested in ge ng a jump on having fun in the sun call the Extension  Office  at  (270)  765‐4121 and  ask  for  4‐H secretary, Jessica Vincent.  

  Hardin County is GEARING UP FOR CAMP! You could win a FREE week to a end summer camp in 2018!  For  details  on  how  to  enter,  visit www.4hcampstore.com.  For more  informa on  about  Hardin County's week at 4‐H Camp (July 10‐13), please contact our office at 270‐765‐4121. 

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  Did you know that the #1 fear of most adults is public speaking?   If only they had participated in 

their 4‐H Speech and Demonstration Contest! Now  is the time to begin working on a speech or demon‐

stration to present at the 2018 Hardin Co. 4‐H Talk Meet & Demonstration Contest on Friday, April 20th .   

Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the program starting at 6:00 p.m. You must pre‐register for this

event! To register, please call the Extension Office at (270) 765‐4121 and be ready to give the following 

information: Name, Title of Speech and/or Demo and Birth Date NO LATER than Monday, April 16th.

Late registrations will not be accepted. To receive a copy of the complete Rules and Regulations, stop by 

the Extension Office.  

2018 4‐H CLOVER BUD FAMILY CAMP

June 1‐3, 2018 West Kentucky 4‐H Camp

Dawson Springs, KY Cost: $120.00

(per person)

  4‐H Clover Bud Family Camp  is  for youth ages 5‐8 years old and must a end with at  least one supervising  adult  age  18+.    Deadline to register is May 1st.    Return  registra on  to  Hardin  County Extension Office    ‐ 201 Peterson Dr.  ‐ Elizabethown, KY   42701.   For more  informa on please call  (270) 765‐4121. 

WHAT DOES 4‐H MEAN TO YOU?” This is the theme for this year’s 4‐H poster contest.  Put on your thinking cap and 

get busy creating your poster!  Here are the rules: 

RULES:

1.  1. Poster must have 4‐H in the title and it should display what 4‐H means to the 4‐H’er or what 4‐H provides for 

boys and girls. 

2.  2. Age categories are Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9‐12. 

3.  3. Copyrighted characters cannot be used such as Peanuts, Charlie Brown and Mickey Mouse. Digitally designed 

art is accepted, but must be the 4‐Hers original work. 

4.  4. Posters must be designed on poster board 14”x22” (1/2 of a regular poster board.)  Posters may be produced 

by any medium such as water color, ink, crayon, pencil, paint, but cannot be three dimensional.  NO GLITTER, or 

other art supplies that may fall off or stain other projects. 

5.  5. All posters must have a completed title form.  Affix the form on upper left hand corner on the back of poster.  

Forms maybe pick up at our office. 

6.  6. NO sharing posters. Posters are individual.  Posters are due by March 19, 2018 

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The Hardin County 4‐H Council will once again be offering two (2) $500 scholarships to graduating  High  School  Seniors  who are actively enrolled in the Hardin County 4‐H Program.  This scholarship is based on their accomplishments in 4‐H and can be used for college or vocational‐technical school.     Application deadline  is Friday, April 27th .      For more information please contact Bonnie Jolly or Marla Stillwell at (270) 765‐4121 or visit our website (www.hardinext.org).   

  The Kentucky 4‐H Founda on  is excited  to announce  its 2018 Scholarship Program.   Through  the support of our  sponsors,  the Founda on  is again offering  six  college  scholarships;  the  James W. Kidwell Memorial ($1,500), Farm Credit Mid‐America (four $500 scholarships), and the Michael Bandy/Ale‐8‐One ($1,000) Scholarships.   To be eligible  to  receive one of  these  scholarships applicants must have been an ac ve 4‐H member for the last two years, must graduate from high school in 2018, and also be a resident of Kentucky.             The deadline for scholarship applica ons  is Friday, May 4, 2018 and MUST be postmarked by that date.  All winners will be recognized during the 4‐H Teen Conference held June 11‐14 2018. 

  Marion County will be hos ng a forestry workshop lead by UK Extension foresters Laurie Thomas & 

Doug McLaren on Monday, April 2 star ng at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registra on is $3 per person and you 

may  register by  calling 270‐692‐2421.   Topics  include  tree  iden fica on,  forestry  state  fair  entries,  tree 

measuring  and  ci zen  science  opportuni es.    For  addi onal  informa on  please  contact  Rebecca Hill  at 

[email protected].  See a ached flyer at back of newsle er. 

  A big “THANK YOU” to everyone who par cipated in the KY Farm License Plate Campaign as Hardin County 4‐H received $3753.  The 2018 program will begin in March and we ask that you help to SPREAD THE WORD and encourage Hardin County farm license plate holders to commit to the $10 voluntary dona on.  Proceeds are equally divided among 4‐H, FFA and KY Proud. 

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   Effective March 1, 2014—All Hunter Education Courses will require on‐line pre‐registration.

You may find the date above at the following website….

http://www.register‐ed.com/programs/kentucky/120

Scroll down to the date listed above and register for the event.   

This will also allow for faster processing of cards.  

Dr.  Ricky  Tatum,  KY  Fish  and Wildlife Hunter  Education  Instructor, will  conduct  a Hunter Safety

Education Training (Orange Card) from  6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on April 24th, 25th & 26th, 2018 at the Hardin 

County Extension Office. Those attending and passing the exam will receive their “orange card” certification 

for the safe handling of firearms. Youth must be 9 years of age to take the exam and have until they reach 

their 12th birthday to complete the training and pass the test. 

  A temporary hunter permit is also available which allows a person to hunt for one year without first 

completing a hunter education course.     

           This permit  is available on the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife (www.fw.ky.gov) website for a $5 

fee and is for both KY residents and nonresidents. This  is a “one time only” permit and once  it expires you 

must complete  the  hunter  education  training  and  pass  the  exam  to  purchase  a regular hunting license. 

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  The Project Room at the Extension Office will be open during Spring Break (April 2‐6) for anyone to come work on sewing projects!  Remember, deadline for 4‐H clothing projects is April 30 so this would be a great  me to finish!

  If you are currently in 8th‐12th grade, you are invited to join us this summer at 4‐H Teen Conference for a four‐day, three‐night conference at the University of Kentucky. Par cipants will have the opportunity to experience college residen al  life, dine  in “The 90,” a end tracks and workshops that may relate to a career  or  personal  interest,  explore  Lexington  with  their  county  delega on  and  experience  mul ple opportuni es for networking with peers!   Please SAVE THE DATE of June 11‐14.   Registra on  informa on coming soon! 

HARDIN CO. 4‐H COUNCIL

  CONGRATULATIONS  to adult volunteer  leaders and 4‐H members who were  recently a ended  the 2018  KY  Volunteer  Forum  in  Lexington.    Hardin  County  was  well  represented  as  over  1000  volunteers throughout the state were in a endance.  Take note of the following dates as the busy season is just around the corner: 

4‐H Council Mee ng ‐ 6:30 p.m. March 27th at Extension Office

4‐H Variety Show – unfortunately was canceled due to low par cipa on 

TSC Clover Campaign Dates – April 25 – May 6 (Spring) and October 3 – 14 (Fall) 

4‐H Fes val & Expo – October 13th

KY FARM LICENSE PLATE CAMPAIGN THANKS to everyone who par cipated  in the 2017 KY Farm License Plate Campaign 

as Hardin County 4‐H received $3,753.33 toward leadership programs.  The 2018 program will 

begin  in March and we ask  that you help  to  spread the word to encourage Hardin County 

farm  license  plate  holders  to  commit  to  the  voluntary  $10  dona on.    Proceeds  from  the 

voluntary dona on are equally divided among 4‐H, FFA and KY Proud.  

SAVE THE DATES!   Summit – March 22‐24 at Lake Cumberland 4‐H Center (6‐8 grades)  County Talk Meet –  TBA / Area Talk Meet –May 3 at 6:00 p.m.  County Fashion Revue – May 4 at 6:00 p.m. –  Area Fashion Revue –May 12 at Nelson Co.  Clover Bud Camp – June 1‐3 at West KY 4‐H Camp  Teen Conference – June 11‐14 at University of Kentucky (8‐12 grades)  Hardin County Fair – July 9‐14  4‐H Summer Camp – July 10‐13 at West KY 4‐H Camp  4‐H Fes val & Expo ‐ October 13th  

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CLUB NEWS

FEATHERS & FLUFF POULTRY/RABBIT CLUB

PAWS CLUB

LIVESTOCK CLUB

Congratula ons to Heather Orozco,  Jana Dunn & Rose Bible  as  they recently a ended the 2018 KY Volunteer Leader Forum and were among the 1st volunteers to be cer fied dog club leaders and to Jennifer Wyland receiving her 10 year member award.     The  next mee ng will  be  held  on March 13th at  6:30 p.m. Our  new leaders  have  lots  of  great  ideas  for  year,  be  sure  to  a end!    Trainings  are Wednesday, March 7, 14 and 21.    For more  info  contact  Stephanie Meredith at  [email protected]    or Ms. Rose at [email protected].   

Members will be mee ng at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13th at the Extension Office.  This month (weather permi ng) plans are to visit with Mr. Nick Stuecker and learn more about what to look for when selec ng your market goat project.   Everyone will meet at the Extension Office prior to depar ng to the farm.  REMEMBER watch the weather and dress appropriately!  Those of you with market steers and/or heifers will need to mark your calendar for March 30th as we will be KUIP tagging at the Hardin County Fairgrounds from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.        

The club meets on the 1st Thursday of each month (March 1st) at 6:30 p.m. at the Extension Office.  Weather  has  plagued  previous mee ngs  but  used  the  me  to  prac ce  a  club  skit.   Members  are  to  be congratulated for going the extra mile to plan a club act for the 4‐H Variety Show which was unfortunately canceled due to low par cipa on.   In the mean  me they have watch the new movie “Peter Rabbit”.    

Congratula ons to adult leaders Chris Wheatley, Leann Davidson & teen leader, Mallory Garcia for they will  be  a ending  the  spring  shoo ng  sports  cer fica on  training March  2‐4  at  the  KY  Leadership Center.  Target Master members will need to make plans to a end the Mandatory Safety Mee ng star ng at 6:00 p.m. on March 8th at the Extension Office.     Members will want to note there will be a 4‐H Forestry Workshop on Monday, April 2nd  in Marion County.    Topics  include  tree  iden fica on,  state  fair  entries,  tree  measuring  and  ci zen  science opportuni es.  Note flyer at back of this newsle er.   For addi onal informa on contact: Leann Davidson (270) 734‐0587; Brian Mackey (270) 763‐7000.

TARGET MASTERS

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HOT STOVES COOKING CLUB

  This year, we have made some really yummy recipes!   March 19th will be our next mee ng from 4:30—6:30 p.m.   Be watching for a text reminder for details!  Enrollment for this club is full. 

TRAILBLAZERS

  Members are anxiously awai ng warmer & dryer weather so they can begin ge ng their horses in shape.  Club ac vi es include: 

Lock‐In – Extension Office, Friday, March 2nd  ‐ 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 3rd – Please bring your own drinks and favorite snack.  Some addi onal snacks will be provided. 

Business Mee ng – 6:30 p.m. ‐ March 12th @ Extension Office – District Horse Camp Paperwork & Ye  Cooler  cket sales will be due 

Hippology Prac ce Dates – March 5th, 12th & 19th 

Road to the Horse – Lexington March 23 – 25th    For addi onal hippology informa on contact Miss Stephanie at [email protected] and for all club informa on contact Miss Yvonne at [email protected] 

BOBBINS SEWING CLUB

  Our sewers have been busy working on their 4‐H clothing projects and will be mee ng again on March 14 and 28 to con nue their hard work!  Please save the date for the County 4‐H Fashion Revue for May 4 and remember your projects must be complete by April 30! 

CLOVER BUDS CLUB

  The next mee ng for Clover Buds will be Saturday, March 17th from 10:00 a.m. ‐ 12:00 p.m. at the Extension Office.  If you have ques ons, please contact Marla S llwell at marla.s [email protected] or 270‐765‐4121.   

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

  Calling  all  youth  photographers!    Please  consider  joining  the  4‐H  Photography  Club!   We will  be working  on  learning  the  basics  of  photography  and working  towards  ge ng  some  great  shots  for  fair entries!  Next mee ng will be March 15 at 5:30 p.m. The remaining club mee ng dates are: April 19 and May 17. You may contact the Extension Office to signup or if you have ques ons.

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TEEN CLUB

LEGO DRAGONS ROBOTICS CLUB

  If  you  are  interested  in  joining  the  Lego  Dragons  Robo cs  Club,  NOW  IS  YOUR  CHANCE!    Club mee ngs will be held twice a month on 1st and 4th Tuesday’s from 6:00 p.m. and members will meet to learn about different types of robo cs and scien fic methods through fun, hands‐on learning ac vi es!  The mee ng dates will be: March 6 &27, April 3 &24 and May 1 & 22.  If you have addi onal ques ons, please contact  club  leader  Jason  Lamont  at  jason.lamont@bulli .kyschools.us    or  4‐H  Agent, Marla  S llwell  at marla.s [email protected] or 270‐765‐4121.   

  A en on ALL 4‐H teen members!  PLEASE JOIN US at the next 4‐H Teen Club mee ng on March 19 at 6:30 p.m.   The 4‐H Teen Club meets monthly to plan community service projects, fundraisers to help pay  for  4‐H  teen  events,  and  focus on building  leadership  and  communica on  skills.   Other  scheduled mee ng dates include, April 16 and May 21.  We would love to have you join us!  

HOME SCHOOL CHEFS

  We  have  finished  our  community  service  project.    Looking  forward  to  spring, we will  be making Chicken Noodle Soup on  Thursday, March 15th .   Make sure to reserve your spot by calling office by Tuesday, March 13th.  We only have 2 more sessions in this year. 

  For more info you may call office or email Ms. Stephanie at [email protected].  

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Conformation, Rally, Sit, stay, down- What do all these have in common? They are all words you would hear Gregory Henninger and his dog, Rhein, practice on Wednesday’s each month with the 4-H Paws Club. Gregory, 15, from Meade County, spends countless hours a week training and teaching his Registered White Shepherd not only at meetings, but at home as well. He has been a member of the Paws Club for a little over a year and half. Looking for an after school activity, Gregory and his mother found Hardin County 4-H offered an opportunity for dog training through the Paws Club. Starting with basic obedience, Gregory and his dog Greta began attending training classes the first three Wednesday’s of the month at Bella’s K9 Academy with Paws. Since purchasing his beautiful White Shepherd, Rhein, they now attend open training through Bella’s on Monday night and 4-H training on Wednesdays. One goal Gregory has for this year is to do well in Conformation. “I just want to get Rhein to Champion,” he said and title in Rally. Conformation is when a dog is judged on how well they “conform” to their breed standard in appearance and structure. “Stacking” is the stance a dog must make in Conformation. “Conformation is the hardest, he wants to move around and not be still” Gregory said of Rhein. But he is using treats as a way to help keep Rhein focused when practicing his “stack”. Handler, Morgan, has helped Gregory learn to hold the treat and move his hand away in quick backward motions to hold Rhein’s attention longer. Rally is a more fun way of training and competing as it is a series of designated stations with instructions at each station with a command the handler and dog must execute while being timed. Gregory was able to compete at the Hardin County 4-H Dog Show last year. He also competed in the American Stock Dog Registry 4-H classes for Jr Showmanship and Rally. He is hoping now that Rhein is old enough, he can gain points at the UKC shows he competes in. Dogs must be 6 months old to be eligible for points. Achieving 100 points and beating 3 other dogs in his class would win him Champion status in Conformation. Gregory is also an Honor Student at Meade County High School. “I would like to go into the medical field,” Gregory said and has already been completing pre-nursing classes through his high school. Gregory has decided to serve his country after graduation but “he hasn’t decided between (The) Navy or (The) Army” his mother, Amber said. Regardless of where his future takes him, Gregory has the drive and ambition to achieve great things.

4-H MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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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]

  In February, Mrs. S llwell visited the 4th and 5th grade classrooms at the following schools to learn about the “Insects.”  The March mee ng dates are listed below: 

VINE GROVE ELEMENTARY Coleman, Snow, Whelan and Webb’s 5th grade team ‐ NO MEETING

Hill, Fowler, New and DeRosse ’s 4th grade team ‐ March 21

HEARTLAND ELEMENTARY J. Miller 4th grade ‐ March 16th

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