Summer 2016
Inside this issue: Summer Reports
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4-H Happenings
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Hog Daze 5K &
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Spotlight of the Month 4-H Highlights Nelson County Fair
Public Speaking Contest Camp Cabin Pictures
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7-8 2016-17 4-H Enrollment Card
KY State Fair
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4-H Calendar
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County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development
Danielle Hagler danielle.hagler@uky.edu
Luke Fries luke.fries@uky.edu 317 South Third Street Bardstown, KY 40004 502-348-9204 502-348-9270 fax
A hot, hot, hot Nelson
project on display with a
Nelson County 4-H at the
County Fair did not stop
beautiful blue ribbon at
Nelson County Fair. We
4-H youth from showing
Samuels Hall, they had
are very proud of all of
off their many talents in
hogs, beef or dairy cattle
our exhibitors!
2016. If our 4-H
in the show ring. What a
members didn’t have a
great year for
Nelson County 4-H Summer Happenings Page 2
Teen Conference Photo Club News!
Photography Club gets 3 new, ready to use cameras. Club Leader Ashley Patterson is now ready to rock!
Nine teens attended Teen 1 State Teen Council Conference in Lexington, Member, and 2 Gold, 3 KY on UK’s Campus from Silver, and 2 Bronze June 13th to the 16th. These aren’t just any teens, as amongst these nine teens there are the following: 2 Fashion Leadership Board Members, 2 Shooting Sports Ambassadors, 4 Camp Volunteers,
Achievement Award Recipients. A star-studded crew, and some of the best young adults Nelson County has to offer! Join for Teen Conference next year, and continue the Nelson County 4-H tradition of “making the best, better”.
4-H Market to Market Ham Club Banquet Ham Club Members auctioned off their County Fair Hams on July 26th. Congratulations to Trace Smathers for Champion County Fair Ham! Special thanks to Kathy Carter, Ronda Bertrand, Kathy Ballard, and all the Ham Club Members and Parents for making the Ham Banquet 2016 a success!
Ham Banquet
Beautiful Nelson County Ham Club Country Hams.
4-H Livestock Shows (Hog, Beef and Dairy) Between the Nelson County Market to Market Ham Club, Beef Club, and the Nelson County 4-H Dairy Club, their were over 25 exhibitors that participated in livestock shows at the Nelson County Fair. These youth know what it takes to be responsible for the
care of another life in the form of their animal projects. There are no requirements to join the livestock or dairy clubs, we welcome all youth who are interested in learning! AND wow, do we have some special kids?! Pictured: Caroline Hayden
4-H Clubs and Happenings Cont’d Page 3
Senior Forestry Team Nelson County 4-H Senior Forestry Team made a visit to UK to learn a little bit about reptiles. These four members are headed to West Virginia
County Fair 2016
Beautiful 4-H display at Samuels Hall, during the Nelson County Fair 2016.
for Senior Forestry National Competition. Each one of them have worked extremely hard in preparation to be the best
that they can be. We wish the Senior Forestry Team the best of luck! We know they are going to do AWESOME!
Junior and Senior Horticulture Judging Teams
Woodworking Club
Nelson County 4-H Junior and Senior Horticulture Judging Teams took a field trip to the University of Kentucky Campus in Cooking Club: Civic Engagement
4-H Cooking Club prepared Tacos, Fajitas and Dessert for Bethany Haven Families on June 28th. We have kids with BIG hearts!
Lexington to learn more about the trees, plants, fruits and nuts that they will have to know for the Kentucky State Fair Competition in
August. We have a pretty good feeling these youth are going to “bloom” into Nationals!
FoCUS (Food Chain Under Survey) Our FoCUS group met for the second time on May 26th. We went to the Coulter’s Farm, Adam Wheatley’s Farm, and Peterson’s Grain Farm amongst many other stops. What a day! Next up? The study of commercial venues and value-added production grown in Nelson County using food and the crops and the surrounding
Commonwealth. Then a trip to Chicago! Contact Luke Fries or Robbie Smith for more information.
Hog Daze 5K and Community Event Page 4
Nelson County Fair Public Speaking and Talent Contest The seventh annual Nelson County Fair Public Speaking and Talent Contests were held Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Nelson County Fair Pavilion in Bardstown Kentucky. The Nelson County Farm Bureau (NCFB) Women's Committee organized the contests. NCFB sponsored over $900 in prizes along with awarding each participant a one day pass to the Nelson County Fair scheduled for the following week July 18th through the 23rd.
Talent contest 4-H member Champion winner was Trace Smathers and Reserve went to Alexis Raisor. Public speaking 4-H member Champion winner was Martin Williams and Reserve went to Caleb Enlow. County FFA 1st place winner was Martin Williams with 2nd place FFA winner was Savanna Hill.
Sylvia Horlander, Reporter for WBRT Radio Station, was Master of Ceremony. With a packed pavilion Horlander introduced six talent acts which completed in their various mediums for five minutes. She introduced eleven public speakers who spoke two minutes about anything agriculture related.
NCFB winners Alex Raisor, Savannah Hill, and Martin Williams will advance to Kentucky Farm Bureau Fifth District Contest held October 27, 2016 at the Anderson County High School where they will compete against eleven county winners for the 5th District award. From there the winner will advance to the Kentucky Farm Bureau State Contest and Show at the Galt House in December.
Other participants in the Talent Contest were Scarletteann Williams, Sarah Hall, and group "Faith Elements Dance" members - Nevaeh The Nelson County Fair Board awarded a full weeks pass to the 2016 Doyle, Leah McIntosh, McKenzie Holcomb and Summer Primeaux. Fair to the two open show winners of the Talent and Public Speaking Other participants of the Public Speaking Contest were Kayla contests. Chapter FFA Clubs and Nelson County Extension 4-H also Smathers, Garrett Hall, Haley McClain, Katye Berry, Selena Allen, recognized their participants. Jasdon Cambrel, and Katie Allen.
Winners of the Talent Contest - Open show: 1st place $100 - Trace Smathers, 2nd place $50 - Alexis Raiser. NCFB member winners: 1st The purpose of the talent contest is to recognize young people and give place $100 - Alexis Raiser, 2nd place $50 - Benjamin Williams. them an opportunity to perform before audiences to gain valuable experience in the talent and entertainment field. The purpose of the Winners of the Public Speaking Contests - Open show: 1st place $100 - speaking contests is to promote youth involvement in county activities Izzy Neel, 2nd place $50 - Martin Williams. NCFB member winners: and to recognize leadership, achievements and awards in their schools 1st place Male Category - $100 Martin Williams, 2nd place Male and communities. Category $50 - Caleb Enlow. 1st place Female Category $100 - Savanna Hill.
Camp Cabin Pictures Page 5
Cabin 13
Cabin 5
Cabin 14
Cabin 6
Cabin 8 Outpost
Thank you to our Adult & Teen Counselors!
Camp Cabin Pictures Page 6
Cabin 4
Cabin 12 Cabin 15
Cabin 3 Cabin 9
Cabin 7
Cabin 11
We look forward to seeing everyone at 4-H Camp 2017!
Camp Open House and Camp Cloverbud Page 7
Event Registrations Page 8
2016 KY State Fair Information & Events Page 9
KY State Fair Schedule of Events! STARS Needed!
Saturday, August 13 Sunday, August 14 Thursday, August 18 Friday, August 19 Saturday, August 20
Does your 4-Her have talent?!? District 5 Day Showcase is their turn to show Louisville what they’ve got! Call the extension office and talk with Luke or Danielle about getting your child on stage at the KY State Fair!
Sunday, August 21 Monday, August 22 Tuesday, August 23 Wednesday, August 24 Thursday, August 25 Friday, August 26 Saturday, August 27 Sunday, August 28
Calling All Business Savvy 4-Hers
There are limited spots available for the 4-H Micro-Business Alliance Club. Call Luke and ask about details on how to participate in events like 4-H Entrepreneurship Day at the KY State Fair!
4-H Dog Show 4-H Dog Show continues Opening Day of State Fair 4-H Country Ham Judging/Ham Speeches 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Show 4-H Entrepreneurship Day 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Show continues Horticulture Contest Camp Exhibits/Events Market Goat Show 4-H Cup Cake Wars International Exhibits 4-H Performing Arts Troupe Showcase Sheep Show Steer Show Market Lambs Show Purebred Market Hog Show District 5 Day Showcase Heifer Show Lego Wars SET Showcase Sewing Skill-a-thon Closing Day of State Fair
We would like to wish the following 4-Her’s below good luck at State Fair with your exhibit! Kaleb Brent Bailey Thomas Traci Gloria Laura Madelyn Natalie Stephen Clayton Clay Katie Adam
Askelson Ballard Bertrand Bertrand Boblitt Bolin Bolin Bolin Bolin Bolin Carter Cecil Cecil Collins
Scarlett John Lee Brandon Jennifer Carly Caleb Destiny Parker Becca Savanna Emily Kayleigh Carlee Alli
Collins Collins Darby Dones Douglas Enlow Greer Hall Hatfield Hill Hines Hines Hite Hood
Kaylee Jacob Aydon Grayson Layten Ally Sage Alyssa Annabelle Catie Carmen Kayla Trace Jacob Daniel
Hurst Hutchins Lyvers Lyvers Lyvers Martindill Mattingly Miller Roberts-Nault Roberts-Nault Sims Smathers Smathers Solorzano Sorrell
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Calendar of Events Sunday
Monday
July 31
August 1
August 7
August 8 Dairy Club
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
August 2 August 3 Adult Council
August 4
August 5
August 6 Shooting Sports
August 9 August 10 Teen Council Horticulture Club
August 11
August 12
August 13 Hog Daze 5K
August 18 August 19 August 20 County Ham State 4-H MBA State Fair Horticulture Judging Fair Day Day State Fair State Fair 4-H/FFA Dairy Show
August 14
August 15
August 16
August 17
August 21
August 22
August 23
August 24 August 25 August 26 State Fair Beef Show District 5 Talent Day
August 27
August 28
August 29
August 30
August 31
Sept 4
Sept 5 Sept 6 Sept 7 OFFICE CLOSED Adult Council LABOR DAY
Sept 1
Sept 2
Sept 3 Shooting Sports
Sept 8
Sept 9
Sept 10