HARFORD COUNTY ● PO BOX 663 ● FOREST HILL, MD 21050 ● 410-638-3255 ● FAX 410-638-3053 ● www.harford.umd.edu

NEXT VOLUNTEER

ASSOCIATION MEETING

September 9 7:00 p.m. at the

Extension Office

Educating People To Help Themselves

Local Governments – U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating

The University of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University’s policies, programs and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on

nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as

amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal requirements should be directed to the Director of Personnel/Human Relations, Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park,

MD 20742.

SUMMER EDITION ~ 2013

Congratulations and Thank You to the Miller Family for selling

the most farm fair catalog ads and to the Homeschool Heart in

Hand 4-H Club, which was the top selling club.

Congratulations to Kayla Smithson whose drawing was chosen for

the yearbook cover.

Congratulations to the Harford County 4-H Horse Bowl

participants and their coaches Rachel Buckler and Christina

Stillwell-Deaner. Corina Clayton, Alexa Deaner, Twilight Hilsbos

and Angel Wiggins represented the junior team. Mary Fraiji, Tori

Hilsbos, Caleb Olsen, Emma Olsen and MaryOlsen represented the

intermediate team. The Junior Team placed 8th and the

Intermediate Team placed 5th.

Congratulations 4-H Livestock Skillathon participants. Ian

Forbes placed in the top 20 at #15 for the junior individual

contest. This statewide event was held on March 2 in

Hagerstown and there was a total of 147 participants for all

age groups. Thanks to Karen Holloway for co-chairing this

event.

Sheep & Wool Skillathon, May 6 At the MD Sheep & Wool Festival

FYI - WEEKLY UPDATES ARE

EMAILED TO THE CLUB LEADERS’

EVERY FRIDAY OR AS EVENTS

OCCUR

Congratulations Graduates!

We welcome you to share your

knowledge and experience with new members or clubs as a UME

volunteer.

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All entry packets will be

available for pick up

starting July 10 at the

Extension Office during

regular business hours.

(Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm).

Check your packet before

leaving to make sure you have

have ALL of your entry

tags, parking passes, etc.

Corrections will only be

made at the time of

pick up.

up.

This is a firm deadline –

NO EXCEPTIONS

ALL entries (indoor &

outdoor) will be

completed online!!!

The online entries will

cease at midnight on

June 14 and you will no

longer be able to make

an entry.

Don’t let faulty

computers or bad

internet connections

keep you from

registering on time.

Plan ahead and enter

early to avoid the

disappointment of not

being able to show!

ENTRY DEADLINE

JUNE 14

FAIR ENTRY

PACKET PICK-UP

HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR IMPORTANT INFORMATION

MAY 1 – DEADLINE FOR ALL DOG & HORSE ID CARDS

MAY 1 – DEADLINE FOR ALL ANIMAL LEASES

MAY 6 & 7 Tagging & Weighing for all market sheep, goats & swine

JUNE 14 – DEADLINE FOR COUNTY FAIR ENTRIES (online only)

JULY 1 – ALL BREED ANIMALS MUST BE REGISTERED IN 4-H’ERS NAME

JULY 1 – Animal Husbandry/Quality Assurance online training deadline

JULY 10 – Start date to PICK UP FARM FAIR PACKETS – they will not be mailed

JULY 23 – Indoor entries must be brought to the fairgrounds from 2:00-6:00pm

JULY 24 – ALL market animals on fairgrounds by 12:00 noon

JULY 25-28 – IT’S FAIR TIME! Thursday through Sunday

Please take the time to read the General Rules, Rules for Outdoor Exhibitors,

Indoor Exhibitors and Livestock Sale Information!

NEW— CLOVERS MAY NOT SHOW ANY ANIMALS.

HARFORD COUNTY

JULY 10

Congratulations to Harford County Public Speaking/Communication

Contest Participants and thank you to the judges: Rachel Buckler,

Cortney Flock, Jake Freeman, Sherri Freeman and Donna Ichniowski .

Extemporaneous: Sr. Champion-Kelly Foulk and Res. Champion-

Lydia Braun. Int. Champion-Kirsten DiBastiani and Res. Champion-

Nikki Holmes. Jr. Champion-Anthony Fulco, Res. Champion-Kayla

Smithson, Blue Ribbons-Mary Anne Moubarak and Mohammed

Moubarak. Interpretations: Int. Champion-Stephen Schultz, Res.

Champion-Mariel Davis and Blue Ribbon-Nikki Holmes. Jr.

Champion-Frederick Schultz. Prepared: Sr. Champion-Kaitlyn

Hopkins. Int. Champion -Michael Wood. Jr. Champion-Allison

Hopkins and Reserve Champion-Anthony Fulco. Radio Spot: Int.

Champion- Nikki Holmes and Res. Champion-Andrew Wood+. Jr.

Champion-Ian Forbes. 4-H Pledge: Lacey Smithson and Elizabeth

Holmes. Clovers: “Show & Tell” – Isabella Scurti.

ALL 4-H PARKING PASSES will be for the RED LOT

(THE RED LOT is for 4-H ONLY.

Congratulations Meal Appeal Teams, what a great turnout! Everyone

had fun, learned the value of teamwork and public speaking, did great

presentations and helped to set up and take down very efficiently. The

results for Mixed Teams were: Champion – Cloverettes & Friends

Reserve Champion – The Mad Scientists and Blue Ribbon – Heroes with

Heart and Jarrettsville Jets. Junior teams were: Champion – North

Harford, Reserve Champion – Country Life and Blue Ribbon – Edgewood

Area Youth Center and Pioneers.

MAY 6 & 7 TAGGING & WEIGHING

Tagging and weighing for all market sheep, goats, and swine will be held at the

Harford County Equestrian Center (fairgrounds) from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 2

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What are your expectations of 4-H? Want to know how a club works? Make sure you are not missing out on

any 4-H opportunities! If you have questions, this meeting is where to find all of your answers. Call the

Extension Office to let us know you are attending. Orientation starts 7:00 pm at the Extension Office.

Go to www.mayland4hfoundation.com/programs/scholarships for an application and more information.

JUNE 1 – MD STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

MAY 13 or MAY 30 NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION

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ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT - OUTSTANDING 4-H’ers and RECORD BOOKS

The top eight first year record books were submitted to Mid Atlantic Farm Credit, where one boy and one girls’ book

will be selected to receive a savings bond.

Girls: Boys:

EMMA BALINT IAN FORBES

MADDIE FRAIJI CALEB OLSEN

MARY OLSEN IAIN OLSEN

EMILY TOEPFER FREDERICK SCHULTZ

Third Year Award: Fifth Year Award: Seventh Year Award: Ninth Year Award:

AIDAN WILEY PAUL JOHNSON BEN DIBASTIANI SAM ACKERMAN

MADELEINE ORTT KIRSTEN DIBASTIANI

DIAMOND CLOVER AWARDS:

Level One – Amethyst: Level Two – Aquamarine: Level Three – Ruby Level Four - Sapphire

JUDGING & BOWL TEAM PARTICIPANTS Horticulture: Amanda Balasus, Grace Coomes, Cassie Garcia, James Houck, Rylee Powers and Gianna Simonetti.

Dairy Judging: Belle Dallam.

Horse Bowl: Madison Slencak, Christina Regula, Alex Regula, Mary Olsen, Iain Olsen, Emma Olsen, Caleb

Olsen, Avery DeDeo and Caroline Copes.

Purchasing Power Challenge: Madeleine Ortt, Sarah Ortt and Sarah Stauffer.

Livestock Judging: Jordan Sommer.

Livestock Skill-a-Thon: Ian Forbes, Anne Maxwell, Ned Maxwell and Michael Wood.

MADDIE ANDREWS

NIKKI HOLMES

MADELEINE ORTT

KAYLEIGH TOEPFER

CORY TOWNSEND

AARON TOEPFER

STEPHEN SCHULTZ

NICK CARINI

CHRISTY POLK

HANNAH KOOP

GRACIE GOETZ

ANDREA ANDERSON

ANDREA ANDERSON

LINDSEY CROCKETT

ANTHONY FULCO

LINA GOETZ

CHRISTY POLK

KATELYN RUEHL

ASHLEY RUEHL

FREDERICK SCHULTZ

JOHN STAUFFER

SARAH STAUFFER

EMILY TOEPFER

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Eight scholarships in the amount of $2,500 ($1,250 for each semester) will be awarded to deserving youth who

qualify and submit their applications by June 1. Electronic versions of the application can be downloaded at

www.marylandgrain.com. Applications will be accepted by mail or emailed to marylandag@gmail.com.

Charlolais Show in Fort Worth, Texas on January 31, 2009.

LEADER AWARDS

Outstanding First Year 4-H’er: Allison Stewart, Kayla Smithson, Rylee Powers, Mary Anne Moubarak, Will

McGuirk, Charlotte McElwain, Jenna Koop, Serenity Johnson, Sydney Fowler, Bridgette Carven and Leah Anderson.

Up & Coming 8,9 & 10 Year Olds: Frederick Schultz, Bridget Sawyers, Katelyn Ruehl, Travis Raab, Timmy Raab,

Layla Openheim, Ryan Mandl, Cole Lewis, Allison Hopkins, Grace Graham, Anthony Fulco, Sydney Forwood, Ian

Forbes, Hank Emmel, Annabell Edwards and Ashley Beichler.

Leadership: Rachel Wakefield, Henry Taxdal, Nicole Sexton, Ashley Ruehl, Jessica Rotondo, Sarah Ortt, Eamon

Mulligan, Emma Koop, Beth Johnson, Kaitlyn Hopkins, Richie Goles, Elizabeth Galbreath, Sarah Burton, Ariel

Bradenbaugh, Josiah Beichler and Amanda Balasus.

Service: Aidan Wiley, Margaret Stump, Hunter Pomraning, Madeleine Ortt, Jenny Nance, Megan Merryman, Jeremy

Markovic, Toriana Hilsbos, Peter Handerhan, Lina Goetz, Taylor Dawson, Becky Burgess, Alyssa Binns and Maddie

Andrews.

Growing & Going 11, 12 & 13 Year Olds: Brianna Walsh, Ben Sullivan, John Stauffer, Noah Sekowski, Stephen

Schultz, Seth Rickey, Kassie Reeves, Hunter Kurgan, Gracie Goetz, Kirsten DiBastiani and Matthew Davis.

Citizenship: Heather Wheeler, Micayla Velez, Tala Smith, Maddie Smith, Moriah Ray, Logan Miller, Emily Lewis,

Alex Lewis, Sean Handerhan, Lindsey Crockett, Amanda Condict, Nick Carini, Lydia Braun, Bethany Boniface and

Andrea Anderson.

I’ll Be Glad To: Eimly Toepfer, Brandon Smithson, Christy Polk, Emily Miller, Megan Malkus, Nikki Holmes,

Maggie Holloway, Samantha Heston, Bella Grifasi, Cassie Garcia, Belle Dallam, Randy Bahre, Travis Adkins and

Corey Adkins.

Unsung 4-H’er: Sarah Stauffer, Jamie Rickey, Sam Raedeke, Katie Malkus, Shannon LaMastra, Erin Hyman, Nick

Hughes, Oliva Huber, Tommy Holmes, Jacob Heston, Ben DiBastiani and Jeremy Adkins.

4-H Ambassadors: Samantha Welsch, Nicole Sexton, Brooke Sexton, Beth Johnson, Jonathan Minter, Elizabeth

Galbreath, Josh Freeman, Kelly Foulk, Sarah Fielder, Laura Fielder, Nick Carini, Becky Burgess, Ariel Bradenbaugh,

Lydia Braun, Jordan Borkoski and Amanda Balasus.

2013 Newly Delegated Ambassadors: Cory Townsend, Sarah Ortt and Richie Goles

JUNE 1 – MD GRAIN PRODUCERS UTILIZATION BOARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The MDGA will host the Two-Ring Open Doe Show and Nigerian Dwarf Specialty Show. The venue is

Howard County Fair Grounds and the judges are Dan Laney and Karen Smith. For entry forms with all

information, go to: www.marylanddairygoat.org and click on upcoming events.

JUNE 22 – MARYLAND DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL YOUTH SHOW

Don’t miss out on any summer activities! This essential volunteer training takes about 2 hours and is required for

any volunteer who would potentially assist someone else’s child. Get ready for camp – get ready for the fairs – and

get ready to lead by example!

JUNE 4 - UME VOLUNTEER TRAINING – 7:00 pm at the Extension

ONLINE UME Volunteer Trainings are scheduled for: MAY 14 - JUNE 11 - JULY 18 - AUGUST 13. All UME

paperwork must be completed before taking the online training (including reference forms). Select a date and call

the Extension Office to get started.

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The counselors, CIT’s and Mrs. C with her crew of dedicated staff are busy preparing for camp, but we

need YOU. Please schedule some time now to spend at camp – a few hours during the day, in the evening

or even overnight. The time you share will be very special and rewarding, not only to you but also to the

youth who attend camp. Chaperones must be UME trained. All overnight chaperones must be

fingerprinted. UME training offered on June 4, 7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office (call the Extension Office

to register). ALL overnight chaperones must be fingerprinted.

Parent/Camper Orientation will be on June 14 at the 4-H Camp beginning at 7:00 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE CAMP

JUNE 24 – 25 – 26 – 27 – 28

JUNIOR CAMP

JULY 8 – 9 – 10 – 11

CCCAM

CAMP VOLUNTEERS – WE NEED YOUR HELP

JUNE – 25-27 MARYLAND TEEN FOCUS LEARNING & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

ONE WORLD – ONE 4-H – ONE DREAM…To Make the Best Better!

Maryland State 4-H Teen Leadership Conference will be held at the beautiful University of Maryland College

Park Campus June 25-27, 2013. This is the premier, statewide annual 4-H event for teens. The mission of Teen

Focus is to provide educational experiences on a campus setting that help participants to develop life and

leadership skills. This is a great opportunity for youth to make decisions about their future educational and

professional endeavors.

In 2013 we will be teaming up with Future Farmers of America (FFA) to offer a fabulous event. This

collaboration provided both organizations the ability to increase their capacity to offer premier youth

development programs. One example is the keynote speaker, Ricky Kalmon a famous motivational speaker.

Many of you may recognize him from the Disney show Snapp. In addition, he has made numerous special guest

appearances on Fox, FX, E, and Comedy Central. Kalmon’s uniqueness comes from the way he combines

music, audience participation, and comedy to create an unforgettable show which is unmatched by anyone. It’s a

show that will keep you on the edge of your seat and take you on a Vacation of the Mind! We know it will be an

awesome memorable experience for all in attendance.

FFA and 4-H have an amazing line up of workshops for the conference. Combining the groups has allowed us to

bring in outside presenters from a variety of organizations. Our extraordinary line up of classes for Teen Focus

range from CSI-Barnyard, Zumba, Campus Tours, Health Rocks! Youth Mini-Grants, Livestock, Healthy

Lifestyles, Community Leadership, to Entrepreneurship. It is definitely a line up everyone will love. 4-H’ers

and FFA youth will attend classes together. This year, instead of signing up for classes in advance, youth will

receive an on-line link where they can register on-line. By combining the two groups, we now expect more than

400 teens from all across the state of Maryland in attendance.

PETTING ZOO’S

In order to participate in a petting zoo – all animals that have a rabies vaccine available for that species must have

their animal inoculated and the certificate present at the event.

The Extension Office must be notified before you participate in any 4-H petting zoo. The event that you would

like to participate in, MUST show proof of adequate insurance to the Extension Office before you can participate.

Thank you for your cooperation.

We need to know you are coming! Call the Extension Office and

leave your name and phone number before attending any 4-H

workshop, event or training.

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Fair Entry Packet Pick U

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MARYLAND STATE FAIR REGISTRATION

Online registrations for the Maryland State Fair will open around the end of

May. Visit www.marylandstatefair.com and click on the competitions tab and

then the 4-H link to access the information. Online registration closes JULY

31 at midnight.

4-H club members are more important than the project

Project work is one of the best devices for developing young people

To “Learn by Doing” is fundamental in any sound educational program

and is characteristic of the 4-H program.

4-H’ers should be their own best exhibit. This means in manners,

attitudes and courtesy, as well as appropriate dress and physical

appearance.

Competition is a part of life and should be recognized in 4-H as a human

trait, but competition requires careful planning and safeguards when

used as an educational device.

No 4-H award is worth sacrificing the reputation of a 4-H member or

leader.

A blue ribbon 4-H’er with a red ribbon exhibit is more desirable than a

red ribbon 4-H’er with a blue ribbon exhibit.

Our job is to teach 4-H members how to think, not what to think.

Principles of 4-H = Responsibility + Pride + Integrity

MARYLAND STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP

Applications and details for two scholarships for students are available online at

www.marylandstatefair.com/index.cfm?page=about&id=15 and must be

postmarked by JULY 1, 2013

EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, LEARNING KITS and

MATERIALS FOR LOAN

Looking for some new ideas and resources! The Extension Office has learning

materials that club leaders can borrow from our office on a variety of topics.

JUNE 14

Farm Fair Entry Deadline

JUNE 21

Category registration form including narrations are

due to the Extension Office.

JULY 20

Preliminary Judging 9:00 am at the

Extension Office. Judging times will be mailed prior

to the event.

JULY 25

Fashion Revue Show at the Farm Fair 7:30 pm

in the main pavilion.

ANIMAL

HUSBANDRY

QUALITY

ASSURANCE

ONLINE TRAINING

JULY 1 DEADLINE

ALL alpacas, beef,

dairy, goats, llamas,

horses, poultry, sheep,

swine and rabbit

exhibitors must complete

this training by July 1.

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INSURANCE

Why not take

take advantage of this very

affordable offer ($1.00 youth

policy - $2.00 horse

participant policy or club

special event)! 4-H club

member insurance/applications are

are available online at

www.americanincomelife.com

then click on 4-H.

SELF CERTIFICATIONS & MARYLAND ANIMAL HEALTH

REQUIREMENTS

The complete Maryland health regulations and forms are available online at

http://mda.maryland.gov/animalHealth/Pages/Fairs-Shows.aspx. Self

certification certificates must accompany all eligible animals to ALL Maryland

Shows. The forms are on the back of the Intrastate Certificate of Veterinary

Inspection Form (CVI).

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First year dogs (dogs who have never been in an agility class) will be trained as a group from 6:30-7:00pm.

Second year dogs and up (dogs who have had previous experience) will start at 7:00pm.

Obedience classes will start at 7:00pm for all dogs. Dogs in agility will be able to work on obedience as well.

Please sign up through email with the following information: Child’s Name, Child’s Age, Dog’s name, Dog’s

age, Parents name(s), a phone number that they can send texts to in case of cancellation. Indicate if you are

signing up for Agility and if it is your dog’s first year and/or if you are signing up for Obedience and if it is

your first time taking an obedience class.

Farm Rules and Class Rules will be provided along with information to handle weather situations.

Bring a COPY of your rabies certificate to class. We will keep all certificates on file for the fair. Please pay

$25 for Agility and $25 for Obedience classes. Make checks out to the Dog Club.

You can reply to Jill Blackburn at philjill@juno.com. The classes will be held at 1814 Poole Road, Darlington,

MD 21034

MAY 6 – DOG AGILITY & OBEDIENCE TRAINING

JULY 1-3 MARYLAND 4-H LIVESTOCK ROUND-UP at Frederick 4-H Camp

Call the Extension Office to find out more about this opportunity.

JULY 1 – STATE FAIR YOUTH EMPLOYEE APPLICATION DUE

MARYLAND STATE FAIR CHANGES – August 22-September 2

If you are interested in participating in this event, call the Extension Office for more information.

SHOW DATES & TIMES:

Beef Steer Show – moved to Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m.

Beef Heifer Show – moved to 11:00 a.m. Friday

Dairy Steer Show – moved to Friday morning, 9:00 a.m. (Beef judge will judge this show)

EARLIER STARTS TO SHOWS:

Meat Goat Show – begin at 8:00 a.m.

Dairy Breeding Show – begin at 8:00 a.m.

Swine Breeding Show – begin at 8:00 a.m.

LIVESTOCK WEIGH-IN – NEW SCHEDULE:

Beef and Dairy Steers – must be in place by 7:00 a.m.

Meat Goats, Sheep, Swine – must be in place by 9:00 a.m.

Beef and Dairy Steers weigh – 8:00 a.m.

Market Lambs weigh – 10:00 a.m.

Meat Goats weigh – 12 noon

Swine weigh – 1:00 p.m.

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ELIZABETH “BECKY” BURGESS has been selected to attend the 2013 National 4-H Congress! In

November Becky will join about 1200 other award winning 4-H’ers from across the country in Atlanta, GA for

the experience of a lifetime. This Leadership Conference will showcase nationally recognized speakers,

learning sessions taught by youth and adults, community service opportunities, tours and opportunities to meet

and work with 4-H’ers in our Maryland Delegations and across the country. Becky successfully submitted a

Portfolio and interview process to be chosen for this honor.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

at 7:05 p.m. vs. Cleveland Indians

Upper Reserve $13 – Sections 316 - 356, rows 13 - 25

***$5 of every ticket purchased will support Maryland 4-H***

For any questions or accessible seating, call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for Ticket Services team.

To purchase tickets go to:

http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?pid=7404737&agency=ORLV_B2B10. Select a seating

location and quantity of tickets. Create a Baltimore Orioles ticket account. Purchase and print your tickets.

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SARAH FIELDER has been selected to attend the 2013 Virginia 4-H Congress in June at Virginia Tech, in

Blacksburg, Virginia. Sarah has also successfully completed the resume process. This process hopefully will

serve her in future years when she approaches a career and needs to submit a Job Resume and complete college

applications.

JUNE 9 - ENJOY 4-H CAMP FAMILY LEISURE DAY!!!

Calling all 4-H Clubs!!! You are welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful

atmosphere of your Harford County 4-H Camp.

The pool will be open, so come and enjoy the day and play with other 4-H

families. Grills, volleyball pits and a pavilion are provided, so bring along

your family and friends and some food and games.

Relax from your normal routine and enjoy a day with nature and your family.

Eat – play – hike – at your leisure.

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HARFORD COUNTY 2013 ENGINEERING CAMP PARTICIPANTS Nick Hughes, Paul Johnson, Noah Sekowski, Jonathan Minter, Ned Maxwell, George Hughes, Ryan Mandl,

Andrew Wood, Michael Wood, Matthew Davis and Paul Sawyers all attended Engineering Camp at the

Harford County 4-H Camp facilities. These participants had the opportunity to work on the following

projects: electricity/energy, large tractor operation, lawn tractor, small engines, surveying, GPS and welding in

basic and advanced levels. They finished the weekend off with a team engineering skills contest. This

learning experience has helped prepare them for future county, regional and state contests.

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MEAL APPEAL RECIPES

Devilish Maryland Crab Eggs

1 pound Maryland lump crab meat

12 hard boiled farm fresh eggs

6 Tbsp finely chopped celery

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tsp dry mustard

½ tsp garlic powder

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Old Bay seasoning for garnish

Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and mash yolks in a

bowl. Set egg whites aside. Add chopped celery, mayonnaise and

seasonings to mashed yolks. Mix well. Fold crab meat into

mixture. Fill egg whites with crab mixture. Sprinkle with Old Bay

seasoning.

Makes 24 servings.

Prepared by: North Harford 4-H Club

Peanut Butter Pie

8 mini graham cracker crust Mix cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar. Add

3 ounces of cream cheese whipped topping. Place in pie shells. Chill overnight.

¼ cup peanut butter

1 cup powdered sugar

8 ounces whipped topping Prepared by: Country Life 4-H Club

Chicken Caesar Salad Clean the chicken breast. Pat dry. Season chicken with salt,

chicken breast pepper, garlic powder and parsley. Cook on George Foreman grill

salt & pepper for 5-8 minutes. Set aside. Cut romaine lettuce stalk into one inch

garlic powder sections. Place in a large bowl. Cut cucumber into thin slices and

parsley place in large bowl with the lettuce. Slice carrots using a grater

romaine lettuce directly into the large bowl. Begin to toss the salad adding

1 small cucumber Caesar dressing a little at a time. Cut chicken breasts into slices

½ cup baby carrots then place on top of the salad.

¼ cup Caesar salad dressing

Four servings.

Prepared by: Edgewood Area Youth Center, APG

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Ben & Jerry’s Coconut Ice Cream 2 cups light cream

1 cup sweetened condensed

milk, cold

1 15 oz. can of coconut cream

Classic Belgian Waffles 2 cups cake flour

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

4 large eggs, separated

2 Tbsp sugar

½ tsp vanilla extract

4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

2 cups milk

non-stick cooking spray

Waffles: Preheat waffle iron. Sift together flour, baking powder

and salt and set aside. In a second bowl – beat together egg yolks

and sugar until dissolved completely and eggs are pale yellow.

Add vanilla extract, melted butter and milk to the eggs and whisk

to combine. Combine egg-milk mixture with flour mixture and

whisk until just blended. *do not over mix. In third bowl – beat

the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about

1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into

the batter. *do not over mix. Coat waffle iron with non-stick

cooking spray and pour measured batter onto waffle grid, enough

to cover grid. Close and cook about 1 ½ minutes – beep sounds

to signal when finished. Serve immediately. Serves 6-8.

Prepared by: The Mad Scientists 4-H Club

Ice Cream: Whisk together all three ingredients and freeze

according to manufacturer’s instructions on freezing.

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Soutwestern Chili 2 Tbsp olive oil

1 large diced red onion

1 red pepper, chopped

1 yellow pepper, chopped

4 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 pound of ground beef

1 pound of Italian sausage

2 Tbsp chili powder

1 Tbsp ground oregano

4 ounces tomato paste

42 ounces diced tomatoes

15 ounces black beans

15 ounces kidney beans

15 ounces pinto beans

Grated cheese

Sour cream

Green onions

Saute first 4 ingredients for 4 minutes. Add garlic. Stir in beef and

sausage. Cook and crumble until brown. Drain. Add all other

ingredients and simmer for 2 hours. Serve chili with grated cheese,

sour cream and/or green onion, if desired.

Serves 10 people

Prepared by: Cloverettes & Friends

Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks. Boil until soft and set

aside. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain off any fat

and transfer the meat to a plate. Wipe any leftover fat out of the

skillet with a paper towel. Heat the oil in the skillet, then add the

onions and garlic. Saute` until softened. Add the ground beef

back into the skillet. Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture.

Slowly stir in the chicken broth. Add the tomato paste, carrots

and pepper. Cook until thick and bubbling and the carrots have

softened. Pour the meat mixture into a casserole dish. Mash the

potatoes with the vegetable broth. Spread the mashed potatoes

over the meat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until the potatoes

turn a deeper yellow – about 45 minutes. Serves 8.

Prepared by: Pioneers 4-H Club

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1 onion chopped fine

1 green bell pepper, stemmed,

seeded, cut into small pieces

1 Tbsp of vegetable oil

3 cloves of garlic, minced

2 Tbsp of chili powder

1 pound of 90% lean ground beef

2 cups of water

1-15 ounce can of tomato sauce

8 ounces or 2 cups of elbow

macaroni

1-15 ounce can “yellow brick

road” corn

1 can of chopped green chili

8 ounces or 2 cups shredded

Mexican cheese blend

Salt & pepper

2 Tbsp of minced fresh cilantro

Preheat skillet to medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil. Then

chop onions & green bell peppers. Add to the skillet over medium

heat, stir occasionally, for 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the

garlic and chili powder. Stir in the 1 pound of ground beef. Break

up the beef with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink. Stir

in 2 cups water, 15 ounces tomato sauce and 8 ounces or 2 cups

elbow macaroni. Cover and cook at a vigorous simmer, stirring

often until pasta is tender, about 9-12 minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in corn, chili and 1 cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper

to taste. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top, cover

and let sit until melted. Sprinkle with cilantro garnish – serve and

enjoy!

Serves 4.

Prepared by: Jarrettsville Jets

APG Army Meal Appeal Heroes with Heart prepared a delicious and colorful fresh fruit salad.

Shepherds Pie

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

1 Tbsp canola oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbsp whole wheat flour

1 cup low sodium chicken broth

2 Tbsp tomato paste

2 cups chopped carrots

¼ tsp black pepper

3-4 large potatoes

Vegetable broth

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Eight 4-H Clubs learned about nutrition, food safety and handling, the cost of food and teamwork. Each

club planned a nutritious menu, set up a table display and prepared one dish to be judged. They were

judged on the menu, the recipe, the food prepared, the table setting and their demonstration techniques.

The event was generously hosted by the APG Youth Center. The hosts and facilities were awesome!

Country Life 4-H Club

North Harford 4-H Club

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Cloverettes

And

Friends

Jarrettsville Jets

APG Edgewood Area

Youth Center

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APG – Heroes with Heart

Pioneers 4-H Club

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Equestrian Events

MAY 21 - HORSE COUNCIL MEETING, 7:00 pm at the Extension Office

What workshops would you like to have this summer? We need you to make the horse program grow with fun and

educational experiences starting with your ideas to generate an exciting program. Call 410.638.3255 if you are attending.

JUNE 1 and NOVEMBER 9 - STATE HORSE VOLUNTEER ADVISORY MEETINGS

JUNE 3 – 4-H HORSE COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE

Completed applications (from high school seniors or freshman in college) for the $500 scholarship are due to Extension

Office by June 3. Applications are available at the Extension Office.

JULY 12-14 – 4-H HORSE JAMBOREE & STATE HORSE COMMUNICATION CONTEST at Hashawha

Environmental Center in Carroll County.

JULY 25 HARFORD COUNTY HORSE SHOWS Check the requirements for showing on the county website at http://extension.umd.edu/harford-county, the online entry

system or the MD 4-H Horse Show Rule Book.

AUGUST – 22-25 4-H STATE FAIR HORSE SHOWS - Check the requirements for showing on the state website at

marylandstatefair.com or the MD 4-H Horse Show Rule Book.

OCTOBER 6 – MARYLAND HORSEMAN’S PARTY

(4-H Horse Program Website: www.4hhorse.umd.edu)

The

Mad Scientists

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The Dog Club invited Karma Dogs to give a

presentation at their March meeting.

The Homeschool Heart in Hand 4-H Club met recently at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Madonna, MD. Club

members were presented with 2013 4-H Calendars sponsored by Walter G. Coale, Inc., Churchville, MD. Walter G.

Coale has been providing calendars to all Harford County 4-Hers and volunteers for 65 years. Shown with their new

calendars are: Front: Samantha Heston, Anton Rafetto, Daniel Beichler, Katia Rafetto, Ashley Beichler, Lacey

Smithson, Kayla Smithson, Amos Beichler. Back: Amelia Beichler, Jacob Heston, Annah Stimax, Brianna Walsh,

Megan Merryman, Matthias Beichler, Josiah Beichler and Logan Miller.

The Homeschool Heart in Hand 4-H club held its annual

candlelight ceremony for the induction of newly-elected

officers for 2013 . Mrs. Andy Rigdon of Rigdon Farms,

Jarrettsville, was guest speaker for the ceremony. Mrs.

Rigdon spoke of her personal experiences as a 4-Her

growing up in Harford County. She encouraged the

members to share what they have learned through their

4-H work with others, to be leaders in their club and

community, and to help others whenever they have the

opportunity. Participating in the ceremony were : Front:

Annah Stimax – Historian; Amelia Beichler –Treasurer;

Kayla Smithson and Lacey Smithson – Snack Organizers.

Back: Mrs. Andy Rigdon, Jacob Heston – Historian;

Logan Miller – Reporter; Megan Merryman – Secretary;

Brianna Walsh – Vice President; Samantha Heston –

President; Mrs. Joanna Miller, Club Leader.

Congratulations to Kirsten

DiBastiani. Practice makes

perfect and that’s what

Kirsten was at the State 4-H

Communication Contest.

She scored 100%

to receive

Champion in the

Intermediate

Extemporaneous

category.

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4-H

PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST

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Supervision of 4-H Fair Buildings

Harford County 4-H’ers take pride in their

entries on display during the Fair. It is the

responsibility of all 4-H and Clover Clubs to

see that the entries are not damaged or missing

through proper supervision of the buildings.

Clubs on duty supervise the total 4-H Indoor

Exhibit Building. This means:

Watch the front & back of each

building where there are exits

Answer questions from the public

Be generally alert

A lot of time and much effort has been

invested in each exhibit, so every effort needs

to be made to ensure the entries remain intact

and undamaged. It is important to use the sign

in sheet so we know that the building is being

properly supervised.

Each club is responsible for having four (4)

persons present at all times, consisting of:

two 4-H’ers

two responsible senior 4-H’ers, junior

leaders, adult leaders or parents

Clover Clubs must have at least two

adults assisting.

Some clubs may not have 4-H’ers with

exhibits in this building, but it is still the

clubs responsibility to have members to

supervise this building as a service project

and to promote 4-H.

Please check the schedule with your club

members. Each leader must submit a list

of who will be volunteering during their

clubs designated time by JULY 8.

Attention Leaders: If there is a conflict with

your clubs prescheduled time, please contact

the Extension Office as soon as possible.

Thanks so much, we really appreciate your

cooperation.

Schedule of Club Assignments 4-H Fair Building 2013

Club Leaders – Please repond by JULY 8.

Thursday, July 25

10:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 2:00 Mad Scientist 2:00 – 4:00 Black Horse 4:00 – 6:00 Churchville Champions 6:00 – 8:00 8:00 – 10:00 Bullseye 4-H Club

Friday, July 26

10:00 – 12:00 Cloverettes & Friends 12:00 – 2:00 Blue Ribbon 2:00 – 4:00 Country Life 4:00 – 6:00 Homeschool Heart in Hand 6:00 – 8:00 Dairy Club 8:00 – 10:00 Pioneers

Saturday, July 27

10:00 – 11:00 Super Explorers 4-H Team 11:00 – 12:00 Green Thumbs & Dirty Feet 12:00 – 1:00 Alpaca 4-H Club 1:00 – 3:00 North Harford 3:00 – 5:00 County Dog 5:00 – 7:00 Easy Riders 7:00 – 8:00 8:00 – 10:00 4-H Horticulture Club

Sunday, July 28

10:00 – 12:00 Hop to It 12:00 – 1:00 Small Paws 1:00 – 3:00 Livestock 3:00 – 5:00 Jarrettsville Jets

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other classes will begin at 7:00 pm on Tuesdays until June 24 at the same location.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MAY 1 – ALL ANIMAL LEASE FORMS DEADLINE

1 – ALL ANIMAL I.D. CARDS DEADLINE

6 – DOG AGILITY & OBEDIENCE TRAINING BEGINS

6 – SHEEP & WOOL SKILLATHON

6 & 7 – TAGGING & WEIGHING FOR ALL MARKET ANIMALS

13 – NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION

14 – UME ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

21 – HARFORD COUNTY HORSE COUNCIL MEETING

30 – NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION

JUNE 1 – MD STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

1 – MD GRAIN PRODUCERS UTILIZATION BOARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

1 – STATE HORSE VOLUNTEER ADVISORY MEETING

3 – HARFORD COUNTY HORSE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE

4 – UME VOLUNTEER TRAINING

9 – 4-H CAMP FAMILY LEISURE DAY

11- UME ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

14 – HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE

21 – FASHION REVUE CATEGORY REGISTRATION FORM & NARRATIONS DUE

22 – MD DIARY GOAT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL YOUTH SHOW

24-28 – INTERMEDIATE 4-H CAMP

25-27 – MD TEEN FOCUS LEARNING & LEADERSHIP CONFERNCE

27 – MARYLAND 4-H NIGHT – ORIOLES VS CLEVELAND AT CAMDEN YARDS

JULY 1 – ALL BREED ANIMALS MUST BE REGISTERED IN 4-H’ERS NAME

1 – ANIMAL HUSBANDRY/QUALITY ASSURANCE online training deadline

1 – MARYLAND STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE

1 – MD STATE FAIR YOUTH EMPLOYEE APPLICATIONS DUE

1-3 – MD 4-H LIVESTOCK ROUND-UP

8-11 – JUNIOR 4-H CAMP

10 – FARM FAIR ENTRY PACKET PICK-UP

12-14 – 4-H HORSE JAMBOREE & STATE HORSE COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST

18 – UME ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

20 – FASHION REVUE PRELIMINARY JUDGING

23 – INDOOR ENTRIES MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE FAIRGROUNDS from 2:00-6:00pm

24 – ALL MARKET ANIMALS ON FAIRGROUNDS BY 12:00 noon

25 – FASHION REVUE AT THE FARM FAIR

25 – HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR HORSE SHOWS

25-28 – IT’S FAIR TIME! HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR – Thursday through Sunday

31 – MARYLAND STATE FAIR ENTRY REGISTRATION DEADLINE

AUGUST 13 – UME ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING

22-25 – 4-H STATE FAIR HORSE SHOWS

SEPTEMBER 9 – VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION MEETING

OCTOBER 6 – MARYLAND HORSEMAN’S PARTY

NOVEMBER 9 – STATE HORSE ADVISORY MEETING

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HARFORD

COUNTY 4-H

Maryland Cooperative Extension

P.O. Box 663

2335 Rocks Spring Road

Forest Hill, MD 21050

Phone: 410-638-3255

Fax: 410-638-3053

Web Site: www.agnr.umd.edu/harford

Maryland State Web Site:

www.maryland4h.org

“Making the Best Better”

Cynthia L. Warner Cynthia L. Warner

Extension Educator, 4-H

cwarner1@umd.edu

Kathleen Porcella Kathleen Porcella 4-H Program Assistant

kporcell@umd.edu

Lynne DiBastiani

4-H Administrative Assistant

ldibasti@umd.edu

If you require special assistance to participate in any 4-H program, please contact the Extension Office two weeks prior to the event.

The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race,

age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic

information, political affiliation and gender identity or expression.

http://extension.umd.edu/harford-

county