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Program Update from 4-H/Extension Staff

Hello Crook County 4-H!

We miss seeing you in our office and at our events! Much like all of you,

we have had our world tossed upside down quite a few times over the

last month. We are working hard to make sure you are still getting the

most out of the 4-H program during this time, where most of us are

staying home and adapting to new learning and work environments.

As stated by our 4-H Program Leader, it is very important that we

remember, “the 4-H Youth Development Program focuses on youth

learning, being flexible, developing problem-solving skills, gaining

resiliency, accomplishing goals, thriving, and being great

community citizens.”

Many of you have reached out to us with questions about what the 4-H

program in Crook County will look like in the coming weeks. Please rest

assured, Samara and Dave are sharing all the information we have with

you as soon as we have it. Please keep an eye on your email and the

Crook County 4-H Facebook page for updates. That being said, right

now, we are planning to move forward with events and activities after

April 30th. We are remaining flexible and are following the guidance of

Oregon State University. If you have questions about what this may

mean for you, your club, or your project please feel free to email or call

us! The Extension Office is currently closed to the public and we are

working remotely but are still available by phone and email.

We hope you and your families are staying healthy and well during this

time and we can’t wait to resume programming in Crook County 4-H!

Samara & Dave

In this Issue: Calendar of Events

Pg 3

Shirt Order

Pg 4

Weigh Ins

Pg 4

Fairbook Updates

Pg 4

Food & Clothing Skills

Pg 5

College Scholarships

Pg 5

Spring Fling Small

Animal Show

Pg 5

Horse Member Updates

Pg 6

Animal Science

Knowledge Contest &

Horse Bowl Results

Pg 7-8

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Stay Connected!

OSU Crook County

Extension Service

541-447-6228

498 SE Lynn Blvd

Prineville, OR | 97754

extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/crook

Crook County 4-H Oregon

@crook4h

#crook4h

Dave White

Interim 4-H Educator

David.white@oregonstate.edu

Samara Worlein Rufener

4-H Program Coordinator

Samara.rufener@oregonstate.edu

Kim Herber Office Manager

Kim.herber@oregonstate.edu

Carol Evoniuk

Office Assistant

Scott Duggan Livestock Agent

Mylen Bohle Crops & Forage Agent

Oregon State University Extension Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and

materials on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression),

sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, politi-

cal beliefs, genetic information, veteran’s status, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply

to all programs.)

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Thank you for remaining flexible as we adjust

our programming and schedule!

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5 6 7 8 9 10 Horse

Declarations

Due

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12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 Scholarship

Deadline

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26 27 28 29 30

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Mark your calendars…

June 8,10, 16,18: Record Book check in | 3-6 pm| REQUIRED

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Small

Animal Show

10 11 12 13 Swine,

Sheep & Goat

Weigh In

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28

Record book

Work Night

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National Volunteer Week! Thank you to our 4-H volunteers that help this program thrive!

Food & Clothing Skills Contest

4-H Spring Classic May 15-17

4-H Spring Classic

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Order Forms due March 30th

Looking to update your wardrobe with

some stylish Crook County 4-H swag?

Look no further! We will be placing an

order for the sweatshirt/t-shirt design

here. You must pre-order your shirt/

sweatshirts and order forms are due to the

Crook County Extension Office on March

30th. Checks (made to Crook County 4-H

Association) and order forms need to be

mailed to the Extension office. If you have

questions about shirts, give us a call

541-447-6228 or email Samara,

samara.rufener@oregonstate.edu

Looking for Fairbook Updates? The 2020 Fairbook is updated and on our website!

Click here to see the Fair page on our website.

Swine, Sheep & Goat

Weigh In

May 13th

4-6 pm

Crook County

Fairgrounds

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May 1st and 2nd

The Food and Clothing Skills Contest will take place at the COCC Open Campus Building

on May 1st and 2nd. This is a fun contest with food, crochet, knit and sewing components.

Not to mention, this is a great time to practice these skills at home

before the contest in May.

Click here to find more information and the registration form. Registration forms need

to be mailed into the Crook County Extension Office with payment this year.

If you have questions about the contest, contact Samara, samara.rufener@oregonstate.edu

or 541-447-6228.

Spring Fling 4-H Small Animal Show

May 9, 2020 The small animal show will be held at the Crook County Fairgrounds in the Grizzly Mtn. Pavilion.

Click here to find the entry form and more information about the show!

Class of 2020! Don’t forget, the deadline for County College Scholarships

is quickly approaching! If you plan to attend

college in the fall take a look at our website to see the

updated scholarship information for:

Crook County 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship

Crook County 4-H Earle A. Chiles Scholarship

Crook County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sales Association

Scholarship

Crook County Stock Growers Scholarship

Central Oregon Hay Growers Scholarship

Scholarships can be found on our website

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Important for all participants and leaders

Horse Fair

July 9-11, 2020

Horse Declarations are due

April 10, 2020

Please mail all horse declarations to the

OSU Crook County Extension Office.

Click here to find declaration form

on our website

Exhibitors must attend at least two of

the following activities to participate in

Horse Fair:

Horse Judging Contest (February)

Horse Hippology Contest (February)

Horse Bowl (Jan., Feb., Mar.)

Presentation Contest

Community Service

Any Leader approved clinic

Crook Co 4-H Open

Horse Show

May 2, 2020

Crook County Fairgrounds

Stay tuned for other

opportunities for

Horse members!!

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Livestock Bowl

Junior

Moriah Riley B, CH

Mattie Brown B

Kaden Fielding B

Taylor Echeverria B

Logen Middaugh W

Jolisa Mendoza W

Intermediate

Emily Brown B

Alayna Neville R

Juliana Mendoza W

Brock Zimmerman W

Leland Foster W

Senior

Kaylin Glover B, CH

Cade Ostrander B

Raquel Middaugh B

Erin Crawford W

Gladys Mendorza W

Carson Ostrander W

Poultry Bowl

Junior

Johnathan Ritter R

Intermediate

Ivy Ritter B, CH

Tavia Quinn R

Senior

Kaden Ritter B

Livestock Knowledge

Junior

Moriah Riley B, CH

Logen Middaugh B

Mattie Brown B

Taylor Echeverria R

Kaden Fielding W

Jolisa Mendoza W

Intermediate

Madison Fall B, CH

Justin Mitchell B

Emily Brown R

Alayna Neville R

Leland Foster R

Brocker Zimmerman W

Juliana Mendoza W

Senior

Kaylin Glover B, CH

Cade Ostrander B

Raquel Middaugh B

Carson Ostrander R

Erin Crawford R

Gladys Mendoza W

Poultry Knowledge

Junior

Johnathan Ritter B, CH

Intermediates

Ivy Ritter B, CH

Tavia Quinn B

Senior

Kaden Ritter B, CH

Rabbit/Cavy Bowl

Junior

Landon Beachner R

Taylor Echeverria R

Intermediate

Keltry Haney B, CH

Tavia Quinn R

Kailey Fuller R

Isaac Ritter W

Alayna Neville W

Senior

Eirlan Haney B, CH

Bailey Everest B

Bethany Kelso R

Rabbit/Cavy Knowledge

Junior

Landon Beachner R

Intermediate

Keltry Haney B, CH

Issac Ritter R

Kailey Fuller R

Senior

Eirlan Haney B, CH

Bailey Everest B

Bethany Kelso R

Members highlighted in green

have qualified to participate at

the 2020 Spring Classic. See the

next page for more information!

Great job, everyone!!

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Congratulations to all participants in the 2020 Animal Science Knowledge and Horse Bowl contests!

We will let you know when you can stop by the Extension Office to pickup your ribbon and scoresheet.

If you name is highlighted in green you have qualified for 4-H Spring Classic! Great Job! Spring classic is a

statewide contest that will take place May 15-17th at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Most events

are completed as a team. If you are a qualifier, Samara will send you an email with more information. If

there is not enough youth to create a Crook County team for any contest, we will combine efforts with

another county to create a full team.

If you have questions about spring classic or any of the Animal Science or Horse Bowl contests, please

email Samara, samara.rufener@oregonstate.edu or give us a call 541-447-6228.

Dog Bowl

Juniors

Zoey Mickelson B, CH

Kailynn Grinder W

Intermediates

Leland Foster R

Kailey Fuller R

Senior

Eirlan Haney B, CH

Bethany Kelso B

Dog Knowledge

Intermediate

Kailey Fuller R

Senior

Eirlan Haney B, CH

Bethany Kelso R

Horse Bowl

Junior

Kailynn Grinder B, CH

Rebecca Nelson B

Serinity Walker B

Tristin Sutherlin R

Hazey Hammack R

Lainee Winebarger W

Clayton Brandau W

Adriean Hayes W

Intermediate

Josie Lauman B, CH

Isabel Sherman B

Corley Holliday R

Tavia Quinn R

Hayden Atkins R

Emma Brandau W

Horse Bowl

Senior

Grace Standley B, CH

Aubrey DeRoest B

Matilda Brandau W

Syrie Ossenkop W

Libby Reynolds W