CLOVER COMMUNICATOR

Inside this issue:

Dates & Deadlines 2

News & Notes 3-7

County Activities & Opportunities for Volunteers & Teens

8-14

4-H Endowment 15-16

K-9 Corner—Dog Info 16-17

Horse Highlights 17-18

Etc., Etc., Etc. 18-19

Salute To 20

August 2017

Dear 4-H Volunteers, Youth and Families:

August is already here, leaving behind camps, judgings and

other events in June and July. We have had a blast so far

and it’s flying by so quickly!

Congratulations to all of our participants from Lorain County

that are representing our county at the 2017 Ohio State Fair.

We have over 45 state fair participants and I couldn’t be more

proud of all that our youth have accomplished.

As August is already upon us, it’s almost time for the Lorain

County Fair! Please read this newsletter carefully. There is

important information about upcoming activities and require-

ments for fair and other events. If you have questions or con-

cerns, please let us know! I look forward to seeing all of you

at the Lorain County Fair!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Share Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Ohio State University, Lorain County 42110 Russia Road Elyria, OH 44035

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Phone: (440) 326-5851 Fax: (440) 326-5878 TDD: 1-800-589-8292 Website: http://lorain.osu.edu Email: share.8@osu.edu

Office Hours: Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Closed daily 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.

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KEY TO LOCATIONS AC = Ag Center CVC = Carlisle Visitor Center NRTL = New Russia Township Lodge FG = Fairgrounds TBA = To Be Announced

DATES & DEADLINES

FAIR RULES: Check the Lorain

County Junior Fairbook for rules and

specific show and sale details and

daily schedules.

If you need a Junior

Fairbook the Extension

Office has a few extra

copies available.

Helpful Websites and Resource Materials

As you and your 4-H members prepare for judging and fair, there

are several websites and resources that are helpful in addition to

past issues of Clover Communicator newsletters.

Project judging dates and requirements refer to: Lorain County 4-

H Exhibit Guidelines: http://lorain.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-

youth-development/lorain-county-junior-fair

Jr. Fair Activities Info– Refer to Jr. Fair Advisor Reference Pack-

et & Jr. Fairbook or Jr. Fair Website

http://lorain.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-

development/lorain-county-junior-fair or

http://www.loraincountyfair.com/junior-fair/

AUGUST TBD Horse Meeting to Get Layout, Line-Ups, Trailer Passes, Back Numbers (AC) 1 4-H Scholarship Night (FG) 3 Jr. Fair Board (FG) 5 4-H Carteens (AC) 5 Pre-Fair Dog Show 6 Saddle Horse Point Show (CVC) 7 FCS Committee (AC) 6:30 p.m. 8 Sr. Fair Board (FG) 9 4-H AG PRODUCTS/STILL-LIFE PROJECT JUDGING (NRTL) * See 4-H Exhibit & Evaluation Guidelines for times and what projects will be judged. 10 Jr. Fair Board (FG) 10 4-H Carteens (AC) 14 Tech Wizards (AC) 17 Jr. Fair Board (FG) 19 4-H STILL LIFE/AG PRODUCTS JUDGING (Woodworking, small engine, welding, restoration & refinishing projects. *See 4-H Exhibit & Evaluation Guidelines for time and what projects will be judged for large size, and restoration projects) (FG) 19 DROP OFF ALL JUDGED 4-H Food & Nutrition, Clothing, and Ag Products/Still-Life Project Exhibits at Fairgrounds for Booth Display 19 4-H Cloverbud Show & Tell (FG) 20 Animal Check-in/Weigh-in (FG) 21-27 LORAIN COUNTY FAIR (FG) 28 Tech Wizards (AC)

AUGUST 5 Ohio State Fair Poultry Judging Contest 5 Ohio State Fair Avian Bowl Contest 7-11 Operation Military Kids Camp, Kelleys Island

SEPTEMBER 4 Labor Day Holiday - Extension Office Closed 9 State 4-H Competitve Trail Ride (Col) 19-21 Farm Science Review, Molly Caren Center, London OH 23 State Horse Groom & Clean Contest - OSU Equine Facility 29-Oct 1 Fall Shooting Sports Adult Leadership Workshop - Canters Cave

OCTOBER 2-7 NATIONAL 4-H WEEK 5-29 All American Quarter Horse Congress - Ohio Expo Center 28 Make A Difference Day

COUNTY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES STATE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

News & Notes

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ATTENTION ADVISORS

CHANGES to JUNIOR FAIR BOOK 2017

Per the Junior Fair Board, here are the following corrections:

The sale order on page 9 of the Jr Fair Book is incorrect

The order is correct on pages 20-21

On page 24 the sale order is: Lottery steers, dairy steers, and modern beef

steers.

Please direct questions to Sherry Nickles at: loraincountyjuniorfair@gmail.com

ATTENTION ADVISORS

For all 4-H participants taking an animal

project, please indicate that they have

gone to skillathon or provide a grade.

Please return forms to the Extension Office

by August 14th. If you are concerned that a

participant has told you that they went to

skillathon but didn’t, the Extension Office

will provide a list of skillathon participants

by club.

Project/record books are mandatory for

all 4-H projects.

If you are not comfortable with certain projects, please let the Extension Of-

fice know (share.8@osu.edu, 440-326-5851) and we can arrange for some-

one to help. Please let me know if you have any questions!

ADVISOR PROJECTJUDGING FOR MEM-

BERS UNABLE TO ATTEND COUNTY

JUDGING

If a member is unable to attend the Family &

Consumer Science judging's or Ag Prod-

ucts/Still-life judging's an advisor can judge

the project, giving an A, B, or C grade.

(Members must come to county judging in

order to receive an outstanding or honorable

mention grade or to be eligible for special

awards.)

The advisor should notify the Extension Office

of the grade BY MONDAY, AUGUST 14.

The premium will be paid on that grade if the

project is exhibited at fair.

Drug Use Notification Forms (DUNF) The Drug Use Notification Forms will hopefully be available by the end of June at the Extension Office. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY FORMS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS!!!

News & Notes

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JR. FAIR EXHIBITOR

WRISTBAND DISTRIBUTION

Jr. Fair Exhibitors (4-H, FFA, FCCLA,

Scouts, Camp Fire, Etc.)

• Any child age 8 and under is free at

the gates.

• Jr. Fair Exhibitors (youth who have turned in a Jr. Fair en-

try form and registered at least one exhibit for fair) will re-

ceive a wristband pass for fair which allows free admission

at the gates.

Wristband distribution times – the Jr. Fair exhibitor must

go in person to get their wristband at the Jr. Fair

Livestock Sale Office on the fairgrounds during these times:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19– 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 – Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibitors who cannot wear a wristband (due to sports, al-

lergies, etc.) should request tickets during the wristband dis-

tribution times.

• For those Jr. Fair exhibitors who do not pick up their wrist-

band on Saturday or Sunday, wristbands will ONLY be is-

sued on MONDAY and TUESDAY at the Jr. Fair Office in

Bldg. #14. After TUESDAY, NO wristbands will be given out.

An exhibitor without a wristband will have to pay to get in the

gate Monday or Tuesday and then come to the Jr. Fair Of-

fice in person to get their wristband.

• Replacement wristbands: At the Jr. Fair Office during fair

week, we will replace a wristband ONLY ONCE. In order to

receive a replacement band, an exhibitor must bring in their

broken wristband. No replacements will be issued without a

broken band being turned in. A lost band CANNOT be re-

placed.

**** IMPORTANT ****

Junior Fair Coordinator

Contact Phone Number

July 1st-August 18th:

440-647-2781

August 19th-27th:

440-647-3407

Sherry Nickles, Jr. Fair Coordi-

nator has requested as your

questions arise August 19th-

27th to use the Jr. Fair Office

phone number which is 440-647-

3407 so she may speak or re-

turn your call in a timely fashion

as she does not spend a majority

of her time during this week in

the Sr. Fair Office. Once fair

is over, August 28th and contin-

uing please return to using the

440-647-2781 number. Sherry

is also available by email:

loraincountyjuniorfair@gmail.com

News & Notes

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4-H VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE EARNED THE

PRIVILEGE OF PURCHASING REDUCED RATE

FAIR PASSES

See the July newsletter for a list of 4-H volunteers who have attended at least one training opportunity

which includes advisor updates, volunteer training workshops, and state workshops as of 7/1/17. The

mandatory Child Abuse & Neglect Training did not count towards reduced pass purchase.

REMINDER! 4-H volunteers who wish to purchase up to seven $3.00 admission tickets to fair must pur-

chase them from August 1st to August 18th. Tickets must be purchased at the fair office by Friday, August

18th. If you would like to purchase tickets by mail you can send your check along with a self-addressed

stamped envelope.

Sr. Fair Board Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. August 1st-18th

COUNTY FAIR PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION

(See Jr. Fair General Rules in Jr. Fairbook pages 18 & 19) Premiums will be is-

sued to exhibitors in cash only at the fair:

Jr. Fair premium distribution will be in the Rabbit Show Arena in Barn 15:

Saturday, August 26th from 11a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, August 27th from 1-4 p.m.

Cloverbud exhibitors will receive a $1.00 premium for exhibiting a Cloverbud item.

Saturday, August 19th from 11a.m.-1 p.m. Cloverbud premium distribution.

Cloverbuds members do not have to participate in the Show & Tell in order to receive the premium, but they

MUST have an item on exhibit at the fair.

The Lorain County Agricultural Society will issue Jr. Fair exhibitor premiums in cash only during posted

times and location on Saturday and Sunday of county fair. Cash premiums will be distributed at Sr. Fair of-

fice from Monday, August 28 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 5th from 4:00 p.m. –6:00

p.m. Cash premiums not picked up by 6:00 p.m. September 5th or club premium checks not cashed

within 60 days will be considered a donation to the Lorain County Agricultural Society.

The Board of Directors will determine the proper use of these donations.

No premium or award adjustments will be made after September 5th unless prior written requests were made. All adjustment requests should be filed with the Jr. Fair Coordinator, 23000 Fairgrounds Rd., Welling-

ton, OH 44090. Adjustment requests must be made through the advisor. Lost premiums and outdated

checks will not be reissued by the Sr. Fair Board.

News & Notes Page 6

BEHAVIOR AND CONDUCT

FOR ALL 4-H VOLUNTEERS, PARENTS, AND

4-H MEMBERS!!!

Please remember to exhibit good sportsmanship at all judg-

ings and throughout the year at club meetings, contests,

shows, and during county fair. It is crucial for adults to con-

duct themselves in a respectful manner. Children learn

their behaviors from adults.

Please have appropriate interactions with the judge. It is

okay to speak with the judge and ask questions, especially

if the judge extends an invitation to do so. It is NOT AC-

CEPTABLE to question the judge’s authority, argue with

the judge, or point out the judge’s mistakes. A situation in

which a judge truly acts inappropriately will be addressed

by the Fair Board and Extension Educator.

GET READY FOR THE SPOTLIGHT!

You are responsible for your ani-

mal’s well-being and care every

minute it is on the fairgrounds!

Make every interaction a positive

one. Be respectful to other exhibi-

tors, the public, and fair officials!

Be ready to tell your 4-H project

story to the mom with her child

that stops at your stall, the judge

who asks you in the show

ring or the reporter who

asks what you’ve done

to get here.

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

Good sportsmanship is about playing by the rules, discipline, respect, and self-

control. A good sport has fun because they enjoy participating in the activity

more than the final outcome.

As we approach the judging and fair season, remember to be a good sportsman. Whether you are taking

non-animal projects, showing a steer, or running for a position on a royal court, remember to show pride in

yourself and your project by playing fair and showing respect to not only yourself, but to those who are com-

peting against you.

Here are some good sportsmanship tips to remember for the next few weeks:

1. Show respect to yourself by treating others the way you want to be treated.

2. Respect the rules of the activity and project by always playing fair.

3. Offer encouragement to other participants, especially when they make mistakes.

4. Forgive yourself when you make a mistake and get right back in the game.

5. Lose without pouting and win without gloating.

News & Notes Page 7

DRESS CODES FOR

COUNTY FAIR SHOWS,

JR. FAIR LIVESTOCK

AUCTIONS, AND

4-H PROJECT JUDGINGS

Please review with your mem-

bers! Appropriate attire is re-

quired and the dress codes for

the show ring, livestock

auctions, and 4-H pro-

ject judgings can be

found in the Junior Fair-

book on page 13.

C-1 IN-OUT PASSES

Reminder…we will have ONLY a limited number of C-1 passes to distribute to clubs with livestock projects. These

passes will allow vehicles on the grounds for a maximum of

30 minutes to unload hay, feed, straw, etc. Advisors may

pick up the pass(es) for their club at the Jr. Fair Office on

Saturday Noon-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Most clubs with livestock will be given only one pass, so

sharing is important. After NOON on Monday, passes not

picked up by clubs will be redistributed to other advisors and

parents requesting C-1 gate passes.

Purpose of the Fair The county fair is coming very soon. Now is a good time to talk with your members and parents about fair activi-ties and what will happen to the peo-ple involved. The fair is full of ribbons, trophies, and winners. It’s also a place to learn. Everyone can’t place first in their class or division, but everyone can be a winner and learn. A winner is not just the person who places first. A winner is the boy or girl who does their best, smiles, and sincerely congratu-lates their competition. Fairs can teach us to be winners, but they can also teach us how to win– even if we don’t place first! Winners at the fair are those who make an effort to make new friends, those who help a younger or less-experienced exhibitor to better groom or show their animal, and those who didn’t place first but said, “I’ll be back next year.” Winners are those who demonstrate a positive attitude, good sports-manship and know that the fair is not a life and death matter, but something to enjoy.

F.Y.I. – TESTING OF CHAMPIONS

In accordance with Ohio Dept. of Agriculture

directives, Lorain County Jr. Fair will conduct

urine and tissue testing of the grand and re-

serve champion market steers, hogs, and

sheep. You will see procedures being followed

in testing and monitoring these champions.

ODA will be doing random testing of other mar-

ket animals at randomly selected county fairs

this year. Just be prepared, and know that this

is part of ODA’s attempt to

monitor and improve meat

quality and safety coming

from our county and state

fairs in Ohio!

COUNTY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TEENS

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Lorain County Market Lamb Carcass Show 2017 Dates and Times Details: Sunday, August 6th the Show starts at 5pm Exhibitors arrive @ 4pm (weigh-in starts at 4:45) @ fair-grounds. Carcass Viewing is Thursday, August 10th Starts @ 5pm Exhibitors arrive at 4:45pm @ Turck Bros. in Ashland, OH Carcass Class Rules: - All the Jr. Fair general rules and requirements of the Jr. Fair Sheep Department pertain. - Carcass lambs must be checked in on May 20th during the weigh & tag-in. Only one carcass lamb entry per exhibitor. - All carcass lambs will be processed at a packer of the department’s choice. - The exhibitor or their private buyer is responsible for paying all processing fees. - Exhibitors will be required to complete a “Drug Use Notification Form”, which will be provided to the exhibi-tors before processing. - All lambs must be castrated and not have any sign of recent castration. - All lambs must be slick shorn within one week of the show, including top knot. - For the carcass evaluation, judging will be based on a combination of USDA Quality and Yield grades. If, for any reason, the carcass does not pass State Inspection at the time of processing, the carcass will not be considered for placing. It becomes the sole responsibility (financial and otherwise) of the seller (4-H or FFA member), not the buyer, processor, or the Lorain County Jr. Fair Board. The Jr. Fair Board and the processor accept no liability/responsibility for the live animal and/or carcass. Par-ticipation in this class is at the risk of the exhibitor and/or exhibitor’s parents/guardians. All exhibitors must have a private buyer lined up and give the buyer’s contact information so the processor can contact the buyer with a pick-up schedule. Processing fees will be about $90. This cost should be worked out between the exhibitor and the buyer (not mandatory at the time of show). Exhibitors must let their buyer know up front that “said carcass” may be put in the fair auction and the buyer will either forfeit the carcass or come bid on it at the auction. Exhibitors are encouraged to come view the carcasses at the processor with-in the following week. The Champion and Reserve Champion (1st &2nd place) carcasses will sell at the Jr. Fair auction on Thursday of fair week. They will be at the end of the market lamb sale (after Champion, Reserve Champion, and all oth-er market lambs). Contact Callee Aviles with questions at cma2600@gmail.com or 440-865-4800

COUNTY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TEENS

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BUILDING WATCH FOR FAIR

4-H clubs having members enrolled in family & consumer science and still-life projects and that

have signed up for a 2 hour building watch shifts in the Ag Products and Home Ec. Buildings please

reference the schedule that is included in this newsletter. There are still a few openings for clubs to

sign up. Call the Extension Office at 440-326-5851 if you your club needs a shift.

Try to have at least two advisors, parents or members on duty during your shift.

Check in at the Jr. Fair Office (Bldg. 14) at the start of your shift. You’ll sign in, and receive

“Barn Watch” buttons to wear during your shift. You can also sign out brooms specifically for

use in the building. There is a $5.00 deposit required for each broom, rake, shovel, etc. which

is borrowed from the Jr. Fair Office. The deposit is refunded when the item is returned.

During your shift, circulate through the buildings to watch that exhibit items are not being stolen.

Pick up litter both inside and around the building. Sweep the floor if needed.

Be available to talk to fair goers about 4-H or explain exhibits in the building.

Attention Fowl Exhibitors

The Junior Fair Board Fowl Department is holding a Pullorum Clinic on August 5th, 2017 from 12pm. There will also be holding a showmanship clinic. This will be located either in

the swine barn (Barn #9) or the cow palace at the fairgrounds. ALL chickens, pheasants, and peafowl must be Pullorum tested or must have a certificate of negative test from the hatchery the bird came from. All birds not born in the current year , or those birds kept with other non-tested birds must be tested at the Jr. Fair testing date.

Attention Goat Exhibitors Addition to Jr. Fair Book

Page 40, General Goat Rule #17 (not in Jr. Fair Book): The Born, Bred, and Raised (BBR) Class consists of market goats that were bred, born, and raised within Lorain County. The term “Bred” means the doe and the buck must be in Lorain County at the time of breeding. Exhibitors wishing to participate in this class must fill out a BBR form and turn it in to the Extension Office by July 1, 2017. Forms are available online or at the Extension Of-fice. Breeder must sign the BBR form. For more information, contact Sam Ives: samantharives00@gmail.com

COUNTY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TEENS

Page 10

Junior Fair Dairy Participants: Attention Clubs with Dairy Projects: Soon you’ll receive an email from the Lorain County Dairy Auction Committee asking for your help in contacting potential auction bid-ders. Last year, several companies and individuals who have traditionally supported the auction did not participate. Committee members later heard that some of these bidders were not contacted prior to the fair to ask for their support. Invitations from youth with dairy projects are critical to the auction’s success. To help make this easier, head advisors of clubs with dairy projects will receive an email with a sample letter and list of previous bidders. Please encourage your 4-Hers to reach out to previous and new bidders to ask them to come to the auction at noon on Friday, August 25. If you have questions about the auction, please contact auction committee members Jim McConnell at 216-215-8546 or Heather McCann at 330-310-6793.

PROJECT JUDGING—AG PRODUCTS/STILL-LIFE

AG PRODUCTS/STILL-LIFE PROJECTS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9th

4:00-7:00 p.m. (Walk-ins only, no appointments)

New Russia Township Lodge

46300 Butternut Ridge Rd, Oberlin 44074

LARGE AG PRODUCTS/STILL-LIFE PROJECT JUDGING

(This is for projects 365 Large Self-Determined i.e. tractor restoration, 541-543 Small Engines,

556-559 Woodworking, 573 Welding) . No other projects will be judged.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington—Building #11

Refer to the 4-H Evaluation & Exhibit Guidelines for judging and county fair exhibit requirements and

judging times, in addition these guidelines will tell you what projects are being judged on August 9th

at

New Russia Twp. Lodge and what projects will be judged at the fairgrounds on August 19th

.

COUNTY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TEENS

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CLUB BOOTH SET-UP & GUIDELINES FOR FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE PROJECTS

The building will be open on SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th, from 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and on SUNDAY, AU-

GUST 20th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. for booth set-up. Booths may not be removed before 6:00 p.m. on Sunday,

August 27th and must be completely removed by 8:00 p.m. on Sunday night. Nails, tacks, tape, etc. must be

cleaned from walls.

The name of the club and the city or town from which the club originates must be clearly visible in the booth. No

food in booths! Be sure that each project is displayed in some manner. Make sure that the 4-H’ers exhibit card

is in the booth. Exhibit cards can be picked up early at county judging on August 9th or you can get them at the

Jr. Fair Office on the day you set up your booth.

***NOTE: No one is permitted to enter the display booths in the home ec. building once the items are placed in the fenced area on Sunday, August 20th. Anyone violating this request will forfeit their premium. If you have

any problems or concerns during fair week, come to the Jr. Fair Board Office.

You need to pick up a “FLAMMABILITY TREATMENT CARD” in the Jr. Fair Office during booth set up time, fill it out, and post it in your booth according to the instructions on the card. You need to know the name of the prod-

uct used to treat flammable booth decorations. Flammability spray can be purchased at hardware stores.

Here’s a recipe for a flame resistant solution you can make yourself:

7 oz. Borax, 3 oz. Boric Acid, 2 quarts Hot Water

Dissolve the boric acid by making a paste with a small quantity of water. Add this and the borax to the water.

Stir until the solution is clear. Warm the solution if it becomes cloudy or jelly-like from standing.

For those clubs that have only a small number of family & consumer science projects, we

will set up a general booth. Just fill out an exhibit card and leave the item and card at the WEST end of Building #11 (Ag Products) where State Fair Projects are checked in on Sat-

urday, August 19th from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Club booth information can be found in the Jr. Fair Advisor Reference Packet and on pag-

es 69-70 in the Jr. Fair book.

CLOVERBUD SHOW & TELL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th – 11:00a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Lorain County Fairgrounds, Wellington

Cloverbuds who turned in a Jr. Fair entry form and who wish to participate in the Show &

Tell need to register and bring project exhibit to the Show Ring in Barn #9. Registration

opens at 10:30 a.m. $1.00 premium and medals will be given to participants. Exhibits can go

in club booth or will be collected for exhibit in the Cloverbud booth in Barn #14. The Clover-

bud Show & Tell is optional. See complete details on pages 65-66 of the Jr. Fairbook.

COUNTY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TEENS

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Do you remember the S.T.E.M. activity booth in the Junior Fair Barn last year?

We’re BACK and we’ve MOVED!

The O.S.U. Extension S.T.E.M. activity booth is in the 4-H Band

tent

Daily hands-on science activities

EVERY day of the fair!

All activities are free!

Tinkering corner – A free-building area

(If you have a few minutes, come hang out in our creative space!)

Here is the schedule of activities:

Day 1 – All Solar - All Day – Stop by for

Solar Eclipse viewing glasses* then make a Pizza Box Solar Cooker.

*Monday Aug. 21st at 1:20 p.m. we have the exceptional opportunity to be able to catch a glimpse of a partial solar eclipse – a very rare occasion! To watch it happen safely you will need Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses – Available on a first-come-first-served basis in the S.T.E.M. tent.

Days 2, 4 & 6 – All about Flight

Loopy Planes, Foam Plate Gliders, and the fan favorite Straw Rockets will be flying!

Day 3 – Circuits – Create a light up toy using an LED bulb and battery. Learning about electricity has never been so easy!

Day 5 – Balloon Powered Car – We will help you design and build a tabletop balloon-powered car from common household materials. Good stuff!

Day 7 – Surprise! Today’s activity will be the teacher’s choice. Come by and see what we have in store for you!

COUNTY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TEENS

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GET READY FOR

PENNY WARS

Attention all 4-H clubs “Penny Wars” will take place again this year at the Lorain

County Fair. There are a few changes to this event this year so please read the in-

formation included at the end of this letter.

There are opportunities for club to sign up and work at the booth. 1st place winners

will have their club’s name engraved on an 8x10 plaque (with gold plates), and the

year they won, which will be placed at the penny wars booth. A new engraved plate

will be added each year with the winning club. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners will also

receive prize money, so start planning today!

Keep the Milk Barn Open!

Win $75.00, $50.00, or $25.00!

The Lorain County 4-H Advisory Committee is offering 4-H clubs a special opportunity

during the 2017 Fair. They will be hosting the Milk Barn and are looking for clubs willing

to work in 2 hour shifts.

Clubs are limited to 5 shifts! Each shift will need to be manned by a 4-H advisor and

1-3 4-H aged children (NO Cloverbuds). It is preferred that the children are 4-H mem-

bers but, family members of the appropriate age group will also be allowed to participate.

Working in the booth will be counted as a Banner Club activity either a Community Ser-

vice Event or a 4-H promotion. For each 2 hour shift worked, the club will receive one

entry into the drawing for a cash prize of $75.00, $50.00, or $25.00.

Shifts are available on a first come, first serve basis! So have a few choices in case your

first one is not available.

COUNTY ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TEENS

Page 14

OFFICER BOOK CONTESTS FOR MEMBERS

Again this year, the Lorain County 4-H Advisory Committee is conducting this

contest. Cash awards of $15, $10, and $5 will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Encourage your club officers to enter! The contest covers the following books:

Secretary’s Book – Junior Division 9-13 year olds and Senior Division 14-18 year olds

Treasurer’s Book – Junior Division 9-13 year olds and Senior Division 14-18 year olds

News Reporter Album

Club Historian

NEWSPAPER FEATURE STORY IDEAS

Each year we are asked to provide ideas for fea-

ture stories to the media. Please let Lizz know

about outstanding and/or unusual projects in your

club. It can be special activi-

ties of individual members,

advisors, or the club.

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4-H ENDOWMENT

ATTENTION CLUBS

NEW REQUEST REGARDING THANK YOU CARDS

Dear Advisors,

If you are interested in getting “thank you” cards from the Endowment Booth this year for your

members to write notes to their animal buyers/parents/sponsors, please let the Extension Of-

fice know by August 4th so that we can have them ready for you.

Last year we had several advisors sign out cards and we ran out of cards. Please have any

requests over 10 cards emailed to Elizabeth Share at share.8@osu.edu.

Also, the Endowment Board is looking to recruit new members. If you are interested, talk to

an Endowment member at the fair or call the Extension Office.

Best,

4-H Endowment Board

Save the Date

March 24, 2018 is the Endowment Dinner

Recruitment Opportunity!!!

We are looking for a few good people. Are you interested in coming and helping to contin-ue success with the youth across the county? The Lorain County 4-H Endowment Board is looking for members to assist in our normal activities. Members of the board do not need to be 4-H Advisors, or have a connection to 4-H on a regular basis. Some require-ments will be bi-monthly meetings, a fundraiser, Thank-You booth at the fair, and helping with Scholarships and Grants. Every member that comes on to the board is a crucial member of making our county one of the most successful Endowment boards in this state. If you are interested in being a member please contact Lizz Share with any questions. The new members would begin in November.

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K-9 CORNER—4-H DOG PROJECT INFO.

This is an exciting time as we all get ready for fair here are a few tips to pass on to your exhibitors.

All Dogs must be crated, contained in a pen or kept in your set up area at all times during fair unless you are walking to

exercise or going to the ring for judging. Junior Fair Board will be enforcing this during the shows. This is for safety and

comfort of the dog as well as for other exhibitors and spectators. Dogs are absolutely not allowed in the bleacher area.

There will be crating available inside the Show Barn as well as along the north side of the building. Important to think

about where you set up your area, remember that space is limited to stack crates when possible only two chairs are al-

lowed in the Barn crating area per exhibitor due to space limitations. DO NOT set up next to high traffic areas such as in

the door way, right next to a ring entrance. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO MOVE! Do not set up right against a ring be

considerate and give space between the ring and your crating area so as not to cause a distraction for the exhibitor and

dog showing in the ring. Do not stand holding your dog when it is not time for you to show especially in high traffic areas

such as door ways etc. Dogs must remain in their crating area unless under judgement. Fair is a high stress situation

and even the most even tempered dog can have an incident with another dog. It is your job to minimize those potential

situations. Be vigilant at all times and aware of where other dogs and exhibitors are at.

Bring your own water with you. Water is available at the barn but it is better to bring

water from home. Pack all your equipment, collars, leads, water bowl and grooming

equipment head of time in a tack bag or other container so you don’t forget to bring

them with you to fair.

Dog Clubs will be provided with a couple gate passes to be shared by members for

loading and unloading crates at the Show Barn.

IMPORTANT: BRING YOUR PROJECT RECORD BOOK TO FAIR – all dog mem-

bers will be participating in knowledge interview and project book judging at fair that

includes showmanship, rally, obedience and agility exhibitors. There will be a prac-

tice run through at the Pre Fair Qualifier for the interviews only we will not be doing

project books at that time.

4-H ENDOWMENT

TIME TO SAY THANK YOU BOOTH

The Thank You Booth in the Home Ec. Exhibit Building will be open during county fair week on the following

days and times for exhibitors to come and write a free thank you note(s).

Friday – 3:00-5:00 p.m.; 5:00-7:00 p.m

Saturday – 9:00-11:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; 1:00-3:00 p.m.;

3:00-5:00 p.m.; 5:00-7:00 p.m.; and 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Sunday – 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; 1:00-3:00 p.m.; and 3:00-5:00 p.m.

4-H Endowment Board is also in need of adult volunteers or older teens to assist in overseeing the thank

you booth when it’s open. Call 4-H Endowment Board member Scott Hamker to sign up for a shift. You

will work with an Endowment Board member. Scott can be reached at: 440-323-0510 or

shamker@windstream.net

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HORSE HIGHLIGHTS

REMINDER: CLARIFICATION ON STATE RULE ON BODY CONDITION OF HORSES A horse with a body condition score of less than a 4 will be dismissed immediately from the show grounds for any 4-H show. A show manager, show vet, or judge can make this decision. A horse with less than a BC score of 4 will not be permitted to show!

DOG WALK PASSES

All exhibitors who enter the County Fair Dog Shows must have a Dog Walk Pass in order for your dogs to

be allowed in the fairgrounds to be used on the show days only. Dogs that are not entered in the County

Fair Dog Shows will not be given a Dog Walk Pass. No dogs will be allowed in the campgrounds at any

time with or without a pass.

A small thumbnail picture, no bigger than 2”x2” is needed and will be laminated on to the dog walk

passes. Please bring a picture with you and passes will be distributed to exhibitors on:

August 5th—Pre-Fair Qualifier Show

K-9 CORNER—4-H DOG PROJECT INFO.

Attention 4-H Volunteers

Tom is looking for a person or two to assist with the 4-H saddle horse Park Board rep-resentatives. They must be an approved 4-H volunteer. Anyone interested, please

contact Tom by email.

Tom Eppley Cell: (440) 610-0882

Email Addresses:

tome44035@yahoo.com

thomas.eppley@gmail.com

Small Equine and Small Pony

Council

Website!

https://sites.google.com/site/smallequineponycouncil/

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Etc., etc., etc.

The newest edition of the Ohio 4-H Cloverbud Connections Newsletter is now posted to the website: www.go.osu.edu/cbc

In this July - Sept 2017 Issue we highlight several topics about Literacy:

The Joy and Wonder of Reading – by Kathy Blackford

4-H Cloverbud Q & A by Joyce Shriner

Campus Connections by Scott Scheer

Click it, Print it, Do it! – The Wonderful World of Worm by Rhonda Williams

Don’t forget about our Click it, Print it, Do it! webpage where you can find over 40 different activi-ties that are ready to go for your next Cloverbud meeting: www.go.osu.edu/click

HORSE HIGHLIGHTS

SADDLE HORSE WEBSITE Keep up to date with current county saddle horse information by visiting the http://www.freewebs.com/horsehappenings/. STATE 4-H HORSE WEBSITE This website http://www.ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/horse has a lot of information and details on upcoming state & national horse events including registration information to attend workshops or enter in state contests. Check the calendar of events frequently for upcoming events.

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Etc., etc., etc.

2017 LCMP Halloween Fair Student Club Fundraiser Opportunity

Each October, the Lorain County Metro Parks welcomes thousands of visi-tors to the Carlisle Visitor Center for the annual “Halloween Fair” event. Along the grounds and down the trails, park staff and volunteers provide spooks and startles aided by decorative sets and costuming! This year, we would like to extend an invitation to your middle to high school 4-H club students, so that they may participate in the fun and earn some cash for doing so. This opportunity is a perfect fundraiser for your programming, and will surely benefit the park district, too!

The 2017 Halloween Fair is set to occur between the hours of 5 and 10pm each Friday and Saturday night, October 13th through 28th. Your students would be scheduled to perform roles at a specific station located along the Short Loop Trail of the Carlisle Reservation. An adult chap-erone (not a student) would be needed to provide guidance for your students, and a park staff member would be on hand to oversee all operations of the station.

As for the fundraising details - each student assigned to work will earn $5.50 for each hour while ‘on stage’ on behalf of their 4-H Club. The number of students required at the station and the roles that will be available for students to perform will be determined by the supervising park staff, and outlined in detail prior to the event. You will need to provide us with a list of students’ names scheduled for each night before the event begins. Students will be required to check in before the start of the shift, follow all scripts, assignments, and park designated rules, and sign out at the end of the shift period before leaving the station. (Students are welcomed to join Friends of Metro Parks, Inc. for their nightly “after party” featuring a free warm meal following each shift! Snacks and warm beverages also provided during the event, courtesy of Friends.)

Halloween Fair station specifics such as number of students needed each night, roles and direction, costuming needs, and more are clearly described once a determination of assignment is made. Visit our website at http://metroparks.cc/halloween.php for more information about the upcoming Hallow-een Fair event.

Please contact Aimee at apotonic@metroparks.cc or (440) 949-5200 x225 or (440) 387-8107 with questions, concerns, or to sign up for this unique fundraising opportunity. We look for-

ward to your participation in this year’s Halloween Fair event!

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SALUTE

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

2017 Animal Project Book Grading

Club

Name Animal Project Score/Grade

[YOUR ORGANIZATION S NAME]

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information:

http://go.osu.edu/cfaesdiversity.

20174-H TRASH BARRELPAINTING CONTEST

This form MUST be completely filled out AND SECURELY attached to the inside ofyour barrel to be entered into the contest.

A $100 prize willbe awarded tothe winningclub in each agecategory:

5-8 year olds9-12 year olds13-18 year olds

Guidelines for barrel painting:

¨ Painted trash barrels may be entered in one of three age categories:5—8 year olds, 9—12 year olds and 13—18 year olds.

¨ Be sure to indicate the age category on the entry form (below).¨ Each 4-H club can enter one painted trash barrel in each age category.¨ No barrels from previous fairs may be entered.¨ Designs should fit with the theme.¨ Designs should be painted with waterproof paints. (Painting the

inside is unnecessary).¨ Barrels will be judged based on NEATNESS, ORIGINALITY and

how well it CONFORMS TO THE THEME.

CASH

PRIZES!

Any time afterJune 30th

Pick up barrels between buildings 4 & 5 at theFairgrounds (please pick a barrel that needs tobe painted and not a new barrel.)

Saturday,July 22rd

Drop off barrels outside Building 14 at theFairgrounds with the form below.

SCHEDULE

This year’s theme is:

4-H: Club, Community & Country

Sponsored by:

150 Innovation Dr.Elyria, OH 44035

www.rossenvironmental.com

Name of club: __________________________FEIN/Tax ID #_____________________

Location: ______________________________________________________________

Name of Advisor: _______________________________________________________

Advisor’s address: ______________________________________________________

Advisor’s phone number: _________________________________________________

Age Category (circle one): 5-8 9-12 13-18

LORAIN COUNTY FAIR 23000 Fairgrounds Road, Wellington, OH 44090

(440) 647-2781 • Fax (440) 647-4544 www.loraincountyfair.com • cnikel@loraincountyfair.com

HAY BALE CONTEST Rules and Regulations

Fair Dates: August 21 – 27, 2017

Open to anyone – groups, clubs, businesses, individuals.

Must submit the entry form at the bottom of this page by August 11.

Decorated hay bales must be set up no later than Friday, August 18 @ 10 am. If using donated bales, they will be ready to be decorated by Friday, August 11, weather permitting (you will receive a phone call or email with the location once your bales are placed).

Judging: Friday, August 18.

If you want your decorations and/or bale(s), they must be removed no later than Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

There will be a limited number of donated bales on a first come, first serve basis. Donated bales are 4’ x 5’ round.

We will set the bales; you must stabilize to avoid tipping or rolling. Anything deemed unsafe or inappropriate will be removed.

Entries will be placed throughout the fair at our discretion.

No lights or illumination unless solar lighting.

Entries cannot be larger than 12 feet wide and 15 feet long.

Prize money: 1st place - $150; 2nd place - $100; 3rd place - $75; 4th place - $50.

Any questions, please call Charisse Nikel, Fair Secretary, at (440) 647-2781.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES! We will be submitting an entry in the 2017 Lorain County Fair Hay Bale Contest.

Name ____________________________________________ Contact Number _________________________

Organization Name (if any) ____________________________________________________________________

Check Payable To (if you win a prize) ___________________________________________________________

Mailing Address__________________________________ City/State/Zip________________________________

Email Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Bales You Anticipate Using __________ Check Here To Request Donated Bales

Brief Description of Entry______________________________________________________________________

Please return to Lorain County Fair, 23000 Fairgrounds Road, Wellington, Ohio 44090 or fax to (440) 647-4544

Entry forms must be received no later than August 11, 2017

2016 Hay Bale Winner – Lorain County JVS FFA

LET THE 2017 PENNY WARS BEGIN!

Return this completed form to: OSU Extension, 42110 Russia Rd., Elyria, OH 44035

Before Wednesday, August 16, 2017

CLUB: ______________________________________________________________________

ADVISOR: _______________________________________PHONE #: ___________________

What is this you ask?

Fundraiser for Lorain County 4-H Advisory Committee

What is the money used for?

Money is used for Lorain County

4-H Advisory Committee projects

When does this happen?

The battle cry goes out at 1:00 p.m. on

Monday, August 21 and runs through

Saturday, August 26th.

Battle times are listed on the back of this flyer.

Where does this happen?

At the Lorain County Fairgrounds

In the Junior Fair Home Ec Barn

2017 4-H ADVISORY COUNCIL PENNY WARS

Participants: Any 4-H, FFA, FCCLA or Farm Bureau club members are welcome. Days & Hours of Operation, and Daily Rules:

Monday 1:00-7:30 pm Pennies positive only! Paper, silver coins-negative

Tuesday 1:00-7:30 pm Rolled pennies & loose pennies positive only! Paper and silver negative.

Wednesday 1:00-7:30 pm Paper Positive & rolled coins Positive. Loose coins negative!

Thursday 12:00- 4pm Free Day! Anything goes! Everything Positive!

Friday 1:00-7:30 pm Rolled pennies double positive Silver and paper negative.

Saturday 11:00- 3:30 pm Paper Double Positive! All coin negative rolled or loose.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT:

1. Shifts will be farmed out to 4-H Clubs, FFA, FCCLA or Farm Bureau Clubs. 2. All shifts will be 2 hours in length. Clubs are not to leave booth until they are relieved by

the next club or a member of 4-H Advisory Committee. 3. Upon making signed application by an advisor to enter the Penny War a club will be

furnished a jar bearing their name by 4-H Advisory Committee. 4. Any club that participates in the Penny War MUST man the booth for at least one two-

hour shift. A club who is unable to personally man a shift may have a proxy (another club) man the booth for the mandatory 2 hour shift. No club can have a club proxy for them more than one time. A club can just be highlighted during a 2 hour shift. It is not necessary that the proxy club be a participant in the Penny Wars. A. A club MUST have at least one adult in the booth at all times. B. No more than 3 or 4 youth members are to be in the booth at any given time. C. The jars are to remain on the booth table. (They are not to be picked up and walked

around the barn or held at the door.) D. Clubs are encouraged to promote their club and encourage people to deposit funds

into their jar. They CAN NOT discourage people from putting funds into the jars of other clubs.

E. Jars will be taped shut. The seal will be checked by the 4-H Committee member who is checking on the shift change. Any broken seals at the beginning of the shift will mean that the departing club will forfeit their entry into the drawing for that shift.

2017 4-H ADVISORY COUNCIL PENNY WARS

F. The last ½ hour shift of the day will be manned by 4-H Advisory Committee Members.

5. All monies placed in jars have a “POINT” value, either POSITIVE or NEGATIVE. Read the Daily Rules carefully.

6. Points are based on the value of the money (ie. Quarter is 25 points; dime is 10 points; nickel is 5 points; penny is 1 point, dollar coins or bills are 100 points). See daily rules to determine if the value is negative or positive.

7. Participants can deposit money in any jar they wish, to add points to their own jar, or to reduce points (sabotage) in a competitor’s jar.

8. Daily totals will be done and posted after the booth closes. Prize Money- Two Ways To Win

1. The three clubs accumulating the most positive points will be awarded: a. The top club will have its name placed on the Advisory Committee plaque. b. Clubs will be rewarded as follows:

1. Highest positive points = $25.00 2. Second highest positive points = $15.00 3. Third highest positive points = $10.00

Total payout: $50.00

2. For each shift at which a club covered the Penny Wars booth they will receive an entry into a drawing to take place at the Volunteer Banquet. A club may only win once in this drawing. 1. First club drawn= $15.00 2. Second club drawn= $10.00 3. Third club drawn= $5.00

Total payout= $30.00