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The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. FOCUS ON 4-H Allegany County Upcoming Events August 15 - 4-H New Volunteer Training Online 22 - Maryland State Fair begins and runs through September 2. September 1 - Club Financial packet due to office 1 - Diamond Clover Level 5 and 6 due to office 2 - Labor Day, UME Office Closed 16 - 4-H New Volunteer Training Online Fair Wrap Up Congratulations and THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 2019 Allegany County Fair a success! This includes exhibitors, volunteers who assisted with exhibit entry and events all week in the building and the barn, and our many sponsors. Your participation, help, and support is always appreciated. Thank you for a great week and we hope to see everyone next year. If you have any suggestions for improvements at next years fair, let us know. Barn - Email Lacie, [email protected] Indoor - Email Jody, [email protected] Thank You Notes If you received any of the special fair awards, dont forget to send thank you notes to the sponsors. If you sold an animal through the sale, also be sure to write a thank you letter. It is important to acknowledge their generosity. Also, dont forget 4-H volunteers, Allegany County Ag Expo, Fairgrounds Manager and Allegany County Commissioners who make our fair possible. 4-H Presents! 4-H Presents! was held Thursday during fair week. 4-H members an share their many talents which included demonstrations, songs, musical instruments, and fashion. Thank you to our emcee, Abigail Grove. Participants this year were: Carl Eckard, Maria Eckard, Heidi H., Savannah Kimble, Lawson Ritchie, Brooklyn Roberts, Madison Smith, and Malia Strawderman.
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Page 1: F Allegany County ON 4-H August 4H...Kolby McCusker Ben Northcraft Haley Raines Holden Raines Hunter Raines Jacob Ritchie Kaleb Ritchie Lawson Ritchie Remington Ross Jake Ruby Cassidy

The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.

FOCUS

ON 4-H A l l e g a n y C o u n t y

Upcoming Events

August 15 - 4-H New Volunteer Training Online

22 - Maryland State Fair begins and runs through September 2.

September

1 - Club Financial packet due to office

1 - Diamond Clover Level 5 and 6 due to office

2 - Labor Day, UME Office Closed

16 - 4-H New Volunteer Training Online

Fair Wrap Up

Congratulations and THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 2019 Allegany County Fair a success! This includes exhibitors, volunteers who assisted with exhibit entry and events all week in the building and the barn, and our many sponsors. Your participation, help, and support is always appreciated. Thank you for a great week and we hope to see everyone next year. If you have any suggestions for improvements at next year’s fair, let us know.

Barn - Email Lacie, [email protected]

Indoor - Email Jody, [email protected]

Thank You Notes If you received any of the special fair awards, don’t forget to send thank you notes to the sponsors. If you sold an animal through the sale, also be sure to write a thank you letter. It is important to acknowledge their generosity. Also, don’t forget 4-H volunteers, Allegany County Ag Expo, Fairgrounds Manager and Allegany County Commissioners who make our fair possible.

4-H Presents!

4-H Presents! was held Thursday during fair week. 4-H members an share their many talents which included demonstrations, songs, musical instruments, and fashion. Thank you to our emcee, Abigail Grove. Participants this year were: Carl Eckard, Maria Eckard, Heidi H., Savannah Kimble, Lawson Ritchie, Brooklyn Roberts, Madison Smith, and Malia Strawderman.

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Livestock Special Awards

Beef Cattle Grand Champion Beef Showman: Kylee Cessna

Reserve Champion Beef Showman: Holden Cessna

Grand Champion Breeding Beef: Ben Northcraft

Reserve Champion Breeding Beef: Kara McCusker

Grand Champion Feeder Steer: Bryliee Miller

Reserve Champion Feeder Steer: Madalyn Miller

Champion County Bred Feeder Steer: Kyla McCusker

Champion Bred & Owned Feeder Steer: Bryliee Miller

Grand Champion & Champion County Bred Market Steer: Lindsey Ternent

Reserve Champion Market Steer: Ben Northcraft

Champion County Bred & Owned: Kara McCusker

Goats Grand Champion Dairy Goat Showman : Carmine Lawton

Reserve Champion Dairy Goat Showman: MeganLawton

Grand Champion Breeding Dairy Goat: Carmine Lawton

Reserve Champion Breeding Dairy Goat: Megan Lawton

Grand Champion Meat Goat Showman: Remington Ross

Reserve Champion Meat Goat Showman: Bailey Thompson

Grand Champion Breeding Meat Goat: Remington Ross

Reserve Champion Breeding Meat Goat: Lindsey Ternent

Grand Champion Market Goat: Remington Ross

Reserve Champion Market Goat: Bailey Thompson

Champion Bred & Owned: Market Goat: Remington Ross

Champion County Bred Market Goat: Hunter Raines

Horse Grand Champion Horse Grooming & Showman

Abigail Grove

Reserve Champion Horse Grooming & Showman Emily Book

Novice Champion Horse Grooming & Showman Olivia Campbell

English High Point - Emmaline Speis

Western High Point - Emily Book

Overall High Point - Emmaline Speis

Poultry Grand Champion Market Chickens: Nathaniel Kovach

Reserve Champion Market Chickens: Heidi Houser

Champion Male Game Bird: Maelea Cramer

Champion Female Game Bird: Megan Lawton

Grand Champion Fancy Chicken: Joseph Kovach

Reserve Champion Fancy Chicken: Josh Lawton

Rabbits Grand Champion Market Rabbits: Joseph Kovach

Reserve Champion Market Rabbits: Megan Lawton

Grand Champion Rabbit Showman: Heidi Houser

Reserve Champion Rabbit Showman: Joseph Kovach

Best in Show: Maelea Cramer

Reserve in Show: Josh Lawton

Sheep Grand Champion Sheep Showman: Cassidy Stickel

Reserve Champion Sheep Showman: Remington Ross

Grand Champion Breeding Sheep: William O’Boyle

Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep: Charlie O’Boyle

Grand Champion Market Lamb: Remington Ross

Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Holden Cessna

Champion County Bred Market Lamb: Hailey Ternent

Champion Bred & Owned Market Lamb: Johnna Slider

Swine Grand Champion Swine Showman: Kara McCusker

Reserve Champion Swine Showman: Brienne Willison

Grand Champion Market Hog: Remington Ross

Reserve Champion Market Hog & Champion County Bred: Kolby McCusker

Champion Bred & Owned: Brienne Willison Master Showman: Kylee Cessna

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State Fair Events August 22 to September 3

Animal Science Events

Dairy Bowl

Dairy Judging

Dog Bowl

Dairy Goat Judging

Egg Preparation

Poultry & Egg Judging

Avian Bowl

Livestock Judging

Livestock Skillathon

Rabbit Judging Engineering Events

Bicycle Safety

Lawn Tractor

Tractor Operator Safety

Small Engine

Electric

Computer

Robotics

Other Events

Horticulture Judging

Fashion Revue

4-H Presents! For a complete schedule, go to: http://www.marylandstatefair.com/uploads/files/2019%20Schedule%203-15-19.pdf

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4-H Showcase

4-H Showcase at fair is an exhibit of 12 items designated as outstanding by judges from various sections of the 4-H department. Congratulations to the following 4-H members for having their indoor entries chosen for 4-H Showcase at the fair:

Sponsored by Western Maryland Outdoor Power

Holden Cessna

Maria Eckard

Cormia Greise

Abigail Grove

Audrey Houser

Eden Houser

Heidi Houser

Easton Mathews

Ava Miller

Ben Northcraft

Hailey Ternent

Malia Strawderman

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2019 Herdsman Winners

Beef:

1st - Cormia Greise & Easton Mathews 2nd - Kara McCusker 3rd - Kyla McCusker

Goats:

1st - Remington Ross 2nd - Bailey Thompson 3rd - Ben Northcraft

Horse:

1st - Abigail Grove 2nd - Maria Eckard 3rd - Carl Eckard

Poultry:

1st - Joseph Kovach 2nd - Maelea Cramer 3rd - Josh Lawton

Rabbit:

1st - Madison Smith 2nd - Joseph Kovach 3rd - Lawson Ritchie

Sheep:

1st - Kylee Cessna 2nd - Cassidy Stickel 3rd - Johnna Slider

Swine: 1st - Kolby McCusker 2nd - Kyla McCusker 3rd - Bailey Thompson

Contests at Fair

Horticulture

Charlie O’Boyle - 1st

William O’Boyle - 2nd

Brooklyn Roberts - 3rd

Malia Strawderman - 3rd

Ava Strawderman - 4th

Kalli Trub - 5th

Madison Smith - 6th

Lawson Ritchie - Participation

Madelynn Roberts - Participation

Kaleb Ritchie - Clover

Livestock Evaluation

Rabbit Judging

Juniors:

Savannah Kimble - 1st

Lawson Ritchie - 2nd

Madison Smith - 3rd

Malia Strawderman - 4th Intermediates:

Chris Gilbert - 1st

Ava Strawderman - 2nd

Seniors:

William O’Boyle - 1st

Sadie Strawderman - 2nd Clovers:

Jacob Ritchie

Kaleb Ritchie

Cameron Strawderman

Tractor Contest Participants

Juniors:

Malea Strawderman - 1st

Hunter Raines - 2nd

Cormia Greise - 3rd Intermediates:

Cathy Cessna - 1st

Ava Strawderman - 2nd

Bailey Thompson - 3rd

Dusty Berg - 4th

Bryliee Miller - 5th

Charlie O’Boyle - 6th

Keith Fairgrieve - Participation

Abigail Grove - Participation

Seniors:

Sadie Strawderman - 1st

Holden Cessna - 2nd

Kylee Cessna - 3rd

Hailey Ternent - 4th

Emily Book - 5th

Zane Cessna - 6th

Bo Berg - Participation

Erika Fairgrieve - Participation

William O’Boyle - Participation

Emmaline Speis - Participation

Cassidy Stickel - Participation Clovers:

Kaleb Thompson

Bo Berg

Dusty Berg

Catherine Cessna

Kylee Cessna

Lucas Cessna

Zane Cessna

Carl Eckard

Christopher Gilbert

Savannah Kimble

Easton Matthews

Maddison Matthews

Kara McCusker

Kolby McCusker

Ben Northcraft

Haley Raines

Holden Raines

Hunter Raines

Jacob Ritchie

Kaleb Ritchie

Lawson Ritchie

Remington Ross

Jake Ruby

Cassidy Stickel

Bailey Thompson

Kaleb Thompson

Kolton Wharton

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Now that the fiscal year for 4-H clubs has ended (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019), you can close out your Treasurer Book.

NOTE: The Annual Financial Summary and Annual Property Inventory forms have been updated. The new forms will be emailed/mailed to leaders on August 5.

The following items are due September 1 to the County 4-H Office from clubs:

• 4-H Treasurer Book for FY2019.

• Annual Financial Summary for FY2019 (be sure ALL required signatures are completed) *New Form*

• Annual Property Inventory for FY2019 *New Form*

• Proof of acceptance/rejection of IRS 990N electronic filing for Tax Year 2018.

• Clubs MUST submit verification of filing.

• Keep a copy of verification of filing in 4-H club/group treasurer book.

• All Clubs/Groups that hold an EIN must file.

(Above items are for reporting July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019)

Please be sure all forms are complete and have all required signatures.

Club Financial Paperwork Due 9/1 Scholarships for 4-H Members and Ume Volunteers

Scholarships are available for active 4-H members and UME volunteers to attend a variety of events such as camps, state contests, workshops, etc. They are due to the 4-H Office at least two weeks before the scheduled event. Complete guidelines and the scholarship request form are available on our website at: http://extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth/4-h-forms

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Need 4-H help, call 301-724-3320 or:

Lacie Ashby, Extension Educator [email protected]

Contact Lacie for anything related to clubs, officers, record books, chartering, financial records, volunteering, trouble-shooting concerns, animal science, and barn area of fair.

Also if you just don’t know where to begin, ask Lacie.

Jody Parrish, Administrative Assistant II [email protected]

Contact Jody for anything related to 4-H Online

(enrollments) and fees, club paperwork, event registrations, newsletters, email updates, record books, fairgrounds

usage, scholarships and 4-H indoor exhibits at fair.

Jessica Mellon, Extension Educator [email protected]

Contact Jessica, if your club is interested in a tech

workshop/activity or for STEM volunteer opportunities such as robotics, STEM, coding, Makey Makeys, Arduinos.

Joni Reed, Administrative Assistant I [email protected]

Contact Joni for 4-H marketing such as Facebook,

newspaper articles and help with club fliers.

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Madeline Brown

Zane Cessna

Aubrey Cramer

Shilo Dom

Makenna Farris

Jade Gilmore

Abigail Grove

Ivy Hocherl

Lily Johnson

Scott Kaiser

Andrew King

Jordyn Lambert

Carmine Lawton

Isabella Martin

Kolby McCusker

Ava Miller

Bryliee Miller

Ellawyn Odom

Evan Padovini

Cora Raines

Breanika Shoemaker

Madison Smith

Cassidy Stickel

Bailey Stonestreet

Finnian Stroup

Hailey Ternent

Kaleb Thompson

Adelyn Toey

Alice Wecker

Emberleigh Wiley

Brienne Willison

Diamond Clover Awards Level 5 - Submit to our office by September 1 to insure you will receive recognition in 2020. *NEW* Level 6 - Submit your application to our office by September 1 for review. Applications are due to the State 4-H Office by September 30. Your county will need to review your proposal before you submit your proposal to the PORTAL. Level 1 through 4 - Submit with your record book by February 1. For more information on all the Diamond Clover Levels go to: http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/youth-families/awards-recognition