The 4-H Shooting Sports Club will hold their first meeting/practice on Thursday, July 30th at the Todd County Gun Club beginning at 6:30 p.m. If you plan to participate, please arrive on time for the annual safety meeting. The safety and guide-lines of how practices will be conducted will be an-nounced. Practice for archery will also be conduct-ed. The face to face State 4-H Shoot has been canceled, but the state will be providing a 4-H virtual shooting contest the last two weeks of September. Scores will be sent to state those last two weeks and awards will be given to participants across the state. The state 4-H guidelines state that masks should be worn by participants during practice unless shooting. Participants will need to sign in at each practice, signing the covid release and agreement. Only 1 parent should attend at a time and all present should adhere to social distancing guidelines at all times. Volunteers will keep our ranges separated by ages to adhere to 10 youth in a group at a time. Signs will mark the ranges. Please be patient as we are doing the best we can in the given situation. We are looking forward to seeing each of you!

The month of July 2020 was supposed to be the month that Todd County 4-H Campers, adults and teens took 3 yellow school buses to the beautiful “West Kentucky 4-H Camp” to spend a magical week of meeting new friends, mastering new skills and dancing the night away. Instead, we are in the middle of a world-wide pandemic that has canceled all Kentucky 4-H Camps and is keeping us all “Healthy at Home”.

Though we can’t attend camp face to face this summer, the Todd County 4-H program would like to bring a little of the camp magic to each camper who attended the 2019 Todd County camp week by provid-ing our 2020 Todd County 4-H “Camp at Home” packet. These bags have camp activities, coun-try store items, a para cord keychain craft, sidewalk chalk, a beach ball, water bottle, camp songs and campfire recipes in

them. Be sure to pick your camp bag up from the 4-H office/Courthouse no later than July 17th during office hours of 8-4:30 p.m. (closed 12-1 for lunch). These camp bags are only for the 4-H youth who attended 2019 summer camp. You should have received a ticket in the mail. However, if some bags go unclaimed after July 17th, they will be placed on the Courthouse porch on Thursday, July 23rd as a grab and go to claim!

A Night of Inspiration with Kentucky 4-H

“A Night of Inspiration” will be an uplifting opportunity for youth and families to hear from Ramel Bradley a University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Alumni, former UK Basketball Player, and founding mem-ber of Appharvest. During this event we will also hear from the incoming State 4-H Officers about their platform. At the conclusion of this event we will open an evaluation and allow individ-uals to vote on the Kentucky 4-H tagline for 2021 and State Officer platform until July 20th.

Join in on July 16th at 7pm on Facebook LIVE

Kentucky 4-H Recognition Celebration

The Kentucky 4-H Recognition Celebration will go live on facebook on July 21st at 7pm. The following will be recognized:

Outgoing State Officers 2019-2020 complete with their speeches, the jacket hanging & gavel ceremony.

Incoming Leadership Boards & State Teen Council + State 4-H Performing Arts Troupe! (Todd County has 5 possibly joining the State Troupe!)

State Communication Results

The Kentucky 4-H tagline and State Officer platforms will be announced too!

Cooperative Extension Service Todd County

P.O. Box 97

Elkton, KY 42220-0097

(270) 265-5659

Fax: (270) 265-3534

www.ca.uky.edu/ces

lmccuist@uky.edu

July 2020

The Todd County 4-H Fair (4-H exhibits) will take place in Elkton on July 30th—Aug. 1st. 4-H members may exhibit 4-H project work ranging from fleece pillows to garden vege-tables to wood projects, pho-tography, hay and paintings. Premiums will be paid to youth placing in the top 3 of a cate-gory. Unfortunately the State 4-H Fair—Cloverville exhibit is canceled this year, so the pro-jects won’t move on to the

state fair in August. Projects created through the After School 4-H clubs can be ex-hibited as well as other pro-jects that 4-H members creat-ed throughout the year. If you have a pencil drawing, a wood item, a baked good or any project that fits into the state fair categories, bring your 4-H project to the 4-H office on July 30th from 8-4:30 (closed 12—1 for lunch) to have it judged and on dis-

play in the Todd County Court-house. All premium money will be paid within a month of the show. Check out the project list enclosed in this mailing and bring in your completed work from 4-H on the 30th.

The Todd County 4-H Project Days - July 30th - Drop Off

Check out the enclosed 4-H project list and cre-ate your craft or masterpiece this month to ex-hibit in our Todd County 4-H Fair at the end of July.

Have a great summer!

Sincerely,

Lee Ann McCuiston

Lee Ann McCuiston

County Extension Agent

for 4-H Youth Development

www.facebook.com/pages/toddcounty4-H

Todd County Extension Office Adjustments for Covid 19

The University of Kentucky (our employer) is limiting Extension to having no more than 2 staff people working in the office on any given day. So, agents and staff will continue to telework part-time and be in the office on a rotational schedule. Our office hours are still 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed from 12 –1 pm. for lunch) and our phone is 270-265-5659. Also, if you have 4-H questions, feel free to email lmccuist@uky.edu or send a text to 270-348-2353. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Check us out at Todd County 4-H on facebook!

Kentucky 4-H Visual Letter Exchange for Youth

Ages 13-18 years of age!

What: Kentucky 4-H Visual Letters Exchange

How: Self-directed lessons on the Kentucky 4-H Facebook page during the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experience on July 13-17 .

Go to: https://www.facebook.com/kentucky4h

Kentucky 4-H has created videos that guide youth along to creating a piece of art that reflects their culture, their feelings and their environment.

What: Participate in the project by watching the lessons next week during the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experiences. Submit your project by July 31 and join us during the virtual art gallery on August 4. An additional component will be to share your original piece with a youth from another country.

Todd County 4-H is offering a 7 week photo challenge for 4-H members ages 9-18 years.

Theme weeks will include:

Week 1—Agriculture—Due July 10th (Past due)

Week 2—Natural Resources—Due July 17th

Week 3—Leadership—Due July 24th

Week 4—Family & Consumer Sciences—Due July 31

Week 5—Communications/Expressive Arts—Due Aug. 7

Week 6—Health—Due Aug. 17

Week 7—Science, Engineering & Technology—due Aug. 21

Week 1—July 6 - 10

“Agriculture”

You may enter up to 1 photo from each class:

Class A - Livestock as main subject

Class B - Crops as main subject

Class C - Agriculture Scenic/Landscape as main subject

Class D - Farm Equipment/Implement as main subject

Week 2—July 13 - 17

“Natural Resources”

You may enter up to 1 photo from each class:

Class A - Water - still or moving natural water activity

Class B - Wildlife - Live wildlife in natural habitat

Class C - Natural scenic - natural scene (not man-made)

Week 3—July 20 - 24

“Leadership/People”

You may enter up to 1 photo from each class:

Class A - Portrait - Person as main subject

(Formal portrait = carefully arranged with effective lighting conditions Candid portrait = captured without creating a posed appearance)

Class B - Urban scenic - Landscape photo showing an

Week 4—July 27 - 31

“Family & Consumer Science”

You may enter up to 1 photo from each class:

Class A - Family –candid/formal photo of family

Class B - Culture - Unique perspective of local or global culture

Class C - Fashion Portrait - Modeled fashion as main subject

Class D - Patterns/Design - Natural or man-made pattern

Week 5—Aug. 3—7

“Communications/Expressive Arts”

You may enter up to 1 photo from each class:

Class A - Music—Written or performed

Class B - Still life using instrument or art equipment

Class C - Community Art—photo of local art in county

Class D - Single word—spelled out using natural material

Week 6—Aug. 10-17

“Health”

You may enter up to 1 photo from each class:

Class A - Physical Activity as main subject

Class B - Competitive sports as main subject

Class C - Healthy Lifestyle as main subject

Class D - Careers in Health - 1-5 photos allowed

Class E - Dealing with stress (hobby or interest that reduces

Week 7—Aug. 17-21

“Science, Engineering & Technology”

You may enter up to 1 photo from each class:

Class A - Mechanics - showing force & energy (1-5 photos)

Class B - Architecture - photo showing product of planning, designing, and construction building or oth-

er structures.

Class C - Energy - photo showing the creation or ex-pulsion of energy

Class D - Machinery/Equipment– Photo showing ma-chinery or equipment

Enter your photos 1 of 2 ways:

Email - lmccuist@uky.edu or text 270-348-2353

Photos must be submitted no later than Fri-day of each theme week!

4-H’ers who submit at least 1 photo each week will be entered into a prize drawing at the end of 7 weeks. Class winners will receive a 4-H ribbon and premium.

Photos will be judged each week.

4-H Project Ideas Each Exhibitor may enter only two (2) classes in Section A and only 2 classes in section B

for a maximum of 4 entries in the arts division per 4-H’er. All items must have been made since

the last State Fair. Pictures should be framed and ready for hanging.

Drawings and paintings must be framed. Plexiglas is preferred over glass. SECTION A - Arts Painting a = junior level 4-H’er (9-14 years) b = senior level (15-18 years) 727ab. Acrylic Still Life: (pg.12) Using acrylic paint to create a Still Life. 728ab. Water Color: (pg.14) Using watercolors and a variety of techniques to complete a painting on watercolor paper. 729ab. Abstract: (pg.18) Using acrylic paints experiment with abstract designs to complete a painting. 730ab. Sand Painting: (pg.20) On an 8”x10” x1/4” sanded plywood or particle board. Explore painting with colored sand mixed with glue. 731ab Self Portrait: (pg.22) Using acrylic or watercolor paints. Complete a self- portrait using any drawing or painting technique. 732ab Human Action: (pg.24) Using acrylic or watercolor paints, capture human action through the use of vivid colors, lines, and texture when painting. 733ab Oil Painting: (pg.26) Using oils on canvas or canvas board. Experiment with different techniques of laying oil to canvas to create a finished painting. 734a. Oil Landscape: (pg.30) On a 16”x18” stretched and primed canvas, canvas board or sheet of Masonite coated in gesso. Lay out a one –point landscape perspective drawing and use oil paints to show atmosphere and distance. SECTION B Drawing 745ab Contour Drawing: (pg.12) Draw objects using the contour drawing method. Do 2-3 drawings of the same object from different angles. 746ab. Two Point Perspective: (pg. 16) On sketch paper, draw a two point perspective that has a point at each end of a horizontal segment. 747ab. Circular Shape Object: (pg.18) Draw a subject to fit a circular shape. 748ab. Color Pencil: (pg.20) Draw with colored pencils and use turpenoid to blend the colors. 749ab. Pen and Ink: (pg.22) Sketch animals or other objects using pen and ink. 750ab Calligraphy: (pg. 24) On 8 ½ by 11 paper, rewrite a quote, poem or pledge using Calligraphy. Make sure to include the author on the piece. 751ab Cartooning: (pg.27) Cartooning is a simple process of making line drawings show sequential motion. Create your own cartoon character showing motion. Must create at least three blocks. Sculpting

757ab Clay Container: (pg.55) Create a functional container from clay either self-hardening or firing required. 758ab. Clay Bust: (pg.57) Sculpt a head with facial features out of clay. 759ab Mask: (pg.61) Create a mask using clay emphasizing unique form and texture to portray feelings. 760ab. Cardboard Sculpture: (pg.65) Create a piece of textured relief sculpture using corrugated cardboard stacked and glued together. Sculpt with an Exacto® knife 761ab. Flower Wire Sculpture: (pg.67) Using wire and nylon cloth create a freestanding flower sculpture. 762ab. Plaster of Paris Carving: (pg.69) Using a plaster of paris block, carve a form that has a concave and convex surface and allows space to flow around and through it. Section C: Art Trends and Traditions This section will be highlighting the latest trends in art while honoring our heritage. Art trends will be selected every two years. Heritage arts will have specific areas as well as an “Other” category where youth may choose what they exhibit. Documentation for the Heritage Arts Classes is REQUIRED. If required documentation is not attached the item will be disqualified. You may enter two entries per year in this section. Trends 763ab Art Trends – Mixed Media Canvas. Mixed media is defined employing more than one medium. Examples include decoupage and paint; pencil and water colors; fabric, paint and paper. Canvas size is open to artist. Traditions 764ab Heritage Arts Other- See below for definition. 764ab Basket Making - Natural materials, any size, shape or design. Non-natural materials may be woven into design. 764e Jewelry – One piece of jewelry created by youth (Jewelry quality only). No kits or pony beads allowed. Glass, clay or wooden beads (painted or carved) permitted only. 764f. Senior Jewelry – One set (at least two items) of jewelry created by youth (Jewelry quality only). No kits or pony beads allowed. No elastic material used to string beads. Glass, clay or wooden beads (painted or carved) permitted only. Examples: earring(s) and necklace or bracelet and necklace, etc. 764gh Junior Leather Craft - Item made from leather. May or may not be tooled. Kits allowed. Home Environment - Unit I EXHIBITS from Exploring Your Home project book 887 Color Collage (pp. 7-8, activity 3): A collage of color created by the member to depict colors liked by the member. A collage is made up of a collection of objects (such as paper, fabric, wrapping paper, wallpaper, carpet, or other materials) artistically arranged and adhered to a mat board or foam core board. 888 Texture Collage (pp. 8-9, see activities 1 & 2): A collection of textured items or rubbings of textured items artistically arranged and adhered to mat board or foam core board.

889 Transparent finish applied to small wood object (pp. 13-14): Apply a clear finish such as tung oil, penetrating seal or polyurethane which does not include stain to a small wood object such as a bowl, tray, board game or box. A transparent finish allows the wood grain to show through. Judging emphasis will be on how well the object is prepared for the finish and how well the finish has been applied, not the construction of the wood object. The wood object may be made by the member, made by someone else, purchased or found. Items that are stained or finished with paint do not fit in this class.

890 Simple cloth item for the home (Sewing machine may be used but is not required): Examples: decorative pillow, tablecloth, laundry bag, place mats; footstool with a seat made of woven fabric; fabric applied to an item such as a box, plate, or lampshade. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, duffle bags. 891 Wastebasket (pp. 10-12) decorated by member 892 Bulletin board (If it is to be hung on a wall, it must be ready to hang with appropriate hardware attached.) Home Environment - Unit II EXHIBITS from Living with Others project book 893 Decorative item for the home & photo: decorative item created by the member as part of a 4-H Home Environment Project. Include a photo showing how the item fits into the home’s décor. 894 Simple wood item refinished by the 4-H member (pp. 14-15): Item should have straight lines with no elaborate carvings or turnings. (The idea is to learn how to apply a new finish such as paint, stain, varnish, polyurethane, etc. to a simple wooden furnishing that’s already in use.) Documentation is to include a “before” photo with explanation of how the item was refinished must be securely attached. Examples: refinished footstool, children's furniture, small box, tray, picture frame, bookshelves, and plant stand. 895 Cloth item for the home created using a sewing machine (Unit II, p. 12-14): Examples: hemmed tablecloth or table runner, wall hanging, pillow, pillow case, throw, embellished towels, shower curtain, chair cover, laundry bag, pet bed, valence, and curtains. Unacceptable: purses, tote bags, backpacks, duffle bags. 896 Invitation and thank you letter/note: Design an invitation and thank you letter/note for a sleepover, birthday party or other occasion of your choice. (p. 6-7) Cards/letters may be created with computer software or handwritten. Decorations on the cards/letters may be member’s original artwork, computer generated art, purchased or found decorative items. The message written in the card or letter is more important than the decorations. Write your name and county on the back of each card/letter and place each card/letter in a plastic sheet protector. (For the fair, it is best to use a fictitious address and contact information on the invitation or thank you.) Envelopes are not required for exhibit. Photography Projects - a 4-H’er can enter only 6 classes within one level per year. Horticulture photography: a 4-H’er may enter any of the classes in addition to general photography. See the Kentucky State Fair 4-H Catalog for full details on mounting instructions and sizes on Kentucky 4-H Website.

Natural Resources 764a Forest – Photograph showing Forest (large area dominated by trees) and/or Forestry Activities 764b Water – Photograph showing still or moving natural water system or water activity 764c Wildlife – Photograph showing unrestrained and live wildlife in natural habitat; Domestic animals are not permitted 764d Natural Scenic – Photograph showing natural scene [manmade object not as subject of photograph 764e Native Plants – 1 – 5 Photograph(s) of Kentucky Native Flora in natural area [not garden] - a plant that occurs naturally in the place where it evolved. 764f Insect – Photograph of insect(s) unrestrained and live in natural habitat Agriculture 765a Livestock – Photograph uses livestock as the main subject. 765b Crops – Photograph uses crops as main focus. 765c Life Cycle – 1-5 photograph(s) clearly showing life-cycle as part of the story, crops or livestock. 765d Agriculture Scenic – Landscape photograph with agriculture as the main focus. 765e Farm Equipment/Implement – Photograph with agriculture equipment/implement as main subject. 765f Modern or Historic Practices – 1-5 photograph(s) showing a singular, comparison, or advancement in an agriculture practice. Leadership 766a Formal/Candid Portrait – Photograph that shows a person as the main subject. [A formal portrait is not a snapshot but a carefully arranged pose under effective lighting conditions and a candid photograph is a photograph captured without creating a posed appearance.] 766b Urban Scenic – Landscape Photograph showing an Urban setting as the main subject. 766c Event – 1-5 Photograph(s) that are focused on a community event. 766d Service – Photograph that displays service learning (community service) as the main subject. 766e 4-H Event – 1-5 Photograph(s) that cover a 4-H event you attended. 766f National/International – 1-5 Photograph(s) that focus on a National or International experience. FCS 767a Family – Portrait or Candid Photograph of family members or event 767b Food Preparation – 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing meal or single food item preparation 767c Culture – Photograph showing unique perspective of local or global culture 767d Fashion Portrait – Portrait Photograph with modeled fashion as the primary subject 767e Patterns/Design – Photograph Showing Natural or Manmade Pattern / Design 767f Residential – 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing residence or residential area from inside and outside. SET 768a Mechanics – 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing the applied concept of force and energy. 768b Architecture – Photograph showing the product of planning, designing, and constructing buildings or any other structures. 768c Energy – Showing the creation or expulsion of energy 768d Movement – 1 – 5 Photograph(s) of object showing movement [manmade] 768e Construction – 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing the steps of construction for any built structure 768f Machinery/Equipment – Photograph showing machinery or equipment used in construction,

engineering, or repair. Health 769a Physical Activity – Photograph that shows physical activity as the main subject. 769b Competitive Sports – Photograph that shows a sport as the main subject. 769c Healthy Lifestyle – Photograph that expresses healthy lifestyles as the main subject. 769d Healthy Foods – 1-5 Photographs focused on healthy food or meal choices. 769e Careers in Health – 1-5 Photographs that focus on Careers in the health and service fields as the main focus (ex. Fire, law, medicine, emergency, education). 769f Dealing with Stress – Photograph that illustrates a hobby or interest that helps an individual reduce stress. Communications/Expressive Arts 770a Music – Photograph showing music (written or performed) 770b Instrument/Art Utensils – Still life photograph using musical instruments or art equipment as primary subject 770c Cultural Arts Event – 1 – 5 Photograph(s) showing attended cultural arts event (Art Show, Musical Performance, etc.) 770d Arts Creation – 1 – 5 Photograph(s) with the design, construction, and/or creation of art as the primary subject 770e Created Art in Your Community – 1 – 5 Photographs showing local art in your county. 770f Word(s) – Single word spelled out using built or natural environment or words within the community with personal significance or meaning.

HORTICULTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES 771 Single black and white. Horticultural subject or activity. (Maximum size: 8” x 12”) 772 Single color. Horticultural subject or activity. (Maximum size: 8” x 12”) 773 Sequence of 4 photographs. B&W or Color representing a horticultural event or activity

that tells a visual story, chronologically, without the use of words. 774 Horticulture collection (B&W or color), consisting of 6 photographs.

Contact the 4-H office for a full list of wood projects, crops, horticulture, sewing and so much more! You can also look up the fair catalog on Kentucky 4-H’s website at the following link: http://4-h.ca.uky.edu/content/state-fair-catalog