Jefferson County Extension Service, 810 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204-1782 Phone: (502) 569-2344 Fax: (502) 569-1680 jefferson.ca.uky.edu MEET DEJA HATCHETT Deja Hatchett is an enthusiastic 15 year old aspiring fashion designer from Louisville, Kentucky, says her mother, Tasha Hatchett. She takes pride in being the big sister of seven younger siblings. Deja is a sophomore and excels academically. She has been homeschooled by her parents Tasha and Brian Hatchett for the entirety of her academic career. In addition to being homeschooled, she participates in many supplemental activities outside of the home. One such activity is private sewing lessons with Master Clothing Volunteer, Kathleen DeMuth, with whom she has recently completed her 1st semester. She is currently in the process of developing her own natural skin and hair care line. Deja is also an independent distributor for Zija International and Ameo Essential oils. She enjoys working with children, and frequently serves her church in their youth ministry. Some of her recent achievements include being elected secretary of the 2016 Kentucky 4-H fashion Leadership Board and being elected student body Vice President of the Home for His Glory home-school co-op spring 2015. Kathleen DeMuth (far right), Master Clothing Volunteer, presented Deja Hatchett (center) a certificate of completion after their first semester together. Kelly Smith, Extension Agent for 4‐H Youth Development Education, (far left) was there for the presentation. For more information on the Master Clothing Volunteer program see page 6 and contact Kelly at 569‐2344.
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Jefferson County Extension Service, 810 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204-1782 Phone: (502) 569-2344 Fax: (502) 569-1680 jefferson.ca.uky.edu
MEET DEJA HATCHETT
Deja Hatchett is an enthusiastic 15 year old aspiring fashion designer from Louisville, Kentucky, says her mother, Tasha Hatchett. She takes pride in being the big sister of seven younger siblings. Deja is a sophomore and excels academically. She has been homeschooled by her parents Tasha and Brian Hatchett for the entirety of her academic career.
In addition to being homeschooled, she participates in many supplemental activities outside of the home. One such activity is private sewing lessons with Master Clothing Volunteer, Kathleen DeMuth, with whom she has recently completed her 1st semester. She is currently in the process of developing her own natural skin and hair care line. Deja is also an independent distributor for Zija International and Ameo Essential oils. She enjoys working with children, and frequently serves her church in their youth ministry.
Some of her recent achievements include being elected secretary of the 2016 Kentucky 4-H fashion Leadership Board and being elected student body Vice President of the Home for His Glory home-school co-op spring 2015.
Kathleen DeMuth (far right), Master
Clothing Volunteer, presented Deja
Hatchett (center) a certificate of
completion after their first semester
together. Kelly Smith, Extension Agent
for 4‐H Youth Development Education,
(far left) was there for the presentation.
For more information on the Master
Clothing Volunteer program see page 6
and contact Kelly at 569‐2344.
4-H NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE DAY TAKES TO THE SKIES
STOP BULLYING BEFORE IT STARTS Source: Jennifer Tackett, 4‐H youth development specialist
A new school year presents a great time for new beginnings and exciting expectations for what lies ahead. Unfortunately, bullying can make a new school year not so great if you are the victim. If you find yourself in this situation, you can do several things to peacefully resolve it. Here are some tips.
Speak up. Tell the person that is bullying you that they are hurting your feelings. Many times, young people, especially those that may be your friends, may not even realize that they are being bullies or hurting your with their words or actions.
Stay confident. Don’t let a bully know they are bothering you. It may only make the situation worse. Calmly walk away from them.
Talk to a caring adult. In some situations, especially if the bullying is ongoing or getting worse, it’s better to address the issue with an adult. Teachers, parents, principals and guidance counselors are all good options. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to them in front of others, ask to talk to them in private.
Be proactive. Find outlets in your school and community that could help you stop bullying. 4‐H offers many programs that can teach you team building and leadership.
It’s never okay to bully someone or to be silent while someone else is bullied. Try to put yourself in the shoes of the person who is being bullied. Victims of bullying tend to feel lonely, depressed, embarrassed or have low self‐esteem. Chances are you would never want to feel that way yourself. Always think how your actions or words could affect someone before you act, speak or post something online.
Contact: Ashley Osborne, extension specialist for 4-H youth development; Torey Earle, 4-H agent for science, engineering and technology
Drones may seem like the ultimate remote control toy, but they are so much more. During the 4‐H National Youth Science Day experiment, Drone Discovery, 4‐H’ers will learn how drones are used to solve real‐world problems like manage invasive weeds, find missing animals or deliver a package. Members will also get the opportunity to design their own drone.
Since its formation, 4‐H has been at the forefront of helping young people appreciate and learn about science. A study of the organization found that individuals who take part in 4‐H are two times more likely to participate in programs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics compared to other youth.
4‐H National Youth Science Day promotes the organization’s science programming efforts. During that day, held annually during National 4‐H Week, millions of young people across the United States participate in the world’s largest youth‐led science experiment. The official day is Oct. 5, but Kentucky 4‐H clubs will conduct the experiment throughout the month. Call our office at 502‐569‐2344 for more information.
During the day, 4‐H’ers will work in teams to choose either an agricultural or business challenge to try to solve using a drone. As the young people work toward their solution, they will use engineering principles to design their own drone prototype including a platform and a remote sensor. In the process, they will learn important flight concepts including flight patterns, flight dynamics, spatial thinking and aircraft design. They will also learn about important rules and regulations regarding the private use of drones.
Young people will also learn about careers for professionals who routinely develop technologies, like drones, to solve real‐world problems. STEM careers are projected to remain in high demand in coming years.
FREE 4-H SEWING CLASSES @ SHIVLEY CITY HALL
Claudia Smith is a Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) and will be using her 30+ years of sewing experience and
her MCV training to conduct beginner level sewing lessons starting in September 2016!
Where: Shively City Hall – 3920 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216
Who: Ages 12 and older (adults are welcome)
When: Beginning September 24, 2016 ‐ 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays
Space is limited so students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. A waiting list will be
maintained if there is sufficient interest. Students must purchase their own fabrics, patterns, and supplies,
including a sewing machine. Special arrangements may be possible for a limited number of those who do
not have a sewing machine. Intermediate and advanced seamstresses are invited to join the classes to help
give more individual attention to the beginning sewists. (Yep, that’s a word now. It distinguishes the
wonderful craft of sewing from the word used to describe a waste disposal system in the written word –
sewer.) Anyone interested in participating in the Shively sewing classes should call 449‐5000.
WHAT IS THE MASTER CLOTHING VOLUNTEER PROGRAM?
The goals of the Kentucky 4‐H Master Clothing Volunteer are:
• To reach, teach and involve community clientele to affect behavior change and improve family living.
• To provide in‐depth ongoing educational opportunities for volunteers enrolled in the program.
• To train volunteers who can help local Cooperative Extension professionals with planning, implementing
and evaluating educational programs in clothing.
• To expand current educational offerings and increase outreach opportunities to clientele.
4-H NUTRITION CORNER
CAROL’S OATMEAL MUFFINS (County Fair/State Fair recipe) Used with permission from 4-H Cooking 101, p. 54, University of Illinois Extension Yield: 10 -12 muffins Ingredients 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup rolled oats, quick cooking or regular 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup oil Equipment Non-stick cooking spray Large mixing bowl Mixing spoon Measuring cups Measuring spoons Small bowl and fork Muffin pan Wire rack Hot pads
Order of Work 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat the muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Measure flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt into the large bowl. Mix with a spoon. 3. Break the egg into the small bowl and beat it lightly with the fork. Then stir in the vegetable oil and milk. 4. Add the egg mixture to the dry mixture in the large bowl. 5. With a large spoon, mix only about 25 times, just enough to get the dry ingredients wet. The dough is supposed to be lumpy. If you mix too much, your muffins will be tough. 6. Carefully spoon the batter into prepared muffin pan. Fill each cup two-thirds full. 7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove pan from the oven with hot pads. Let muffins cool slightly; then remove them from the pan and place them on a wire rack to cool. Copyright2015bytheBoardofTrusteesoftheUniversityofIllinois.Usedwithpermission.
For the fair: This recipe is based on use of a standard size muffin
tin. If using a mini size tin, reduce cooking time to 9 to 11 minutes
or until golden brown. After the muffins are cool, place three
muffins on a disposable plate. Place the plate in a re‐closeable
zip‐type plastic bag.
SHOW SENSITIVITY TO FOOD ALLERGIES THIS HALLOWEEN
Contact: Jennifer Tackett, extension specialist for 4‐H youth development
Halloween is one of the anticipated holidays of the year for many people, but if a child suffers from food allergies, it can be downright frightful for them and their parents. You can support children with food allergies and other medical conditions by participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project.
The project encourages raising awareness about food allergies and support those who suffer from them. To participate you can paint a pumpkin teal, the color of food allergy awareness. You can also print a free sign from the Teal Pumpkin Project website and post it on your house to let trick or treaters know you offer nonedible treats rather than only candy. It is available at http://www.foodallergy.org/teal‐pumpkin‐project/download#.V‐vZZsksC98.
Food allergies are a growing problem in the United States with one in 13 children having one. Some of the most common allergens like nuts, milk, eggs, soy or wheat are also items commonly found in candy. In addition to food allergies, children with other medical conditions, like celiac disease, may not be able to safely eat some candies. Here are some ideas for cheap, nonedible treats is easier than you think.
The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry Allen or Patty Bender, UK Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859-257-8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W
THE 4-H MISSION 4‐H Youth Development Education Program creates supportive environments for culturally diverse youth and
adults to reach their fullest potential. In support of this mission we will:
Provide formal and non‐formal community‐focused experiential learning;
• Develop skills that benefit youth throughout life;
• Foster leadership and volunteerism in youth and adults;
• Build internal and external partnerships for programming and funding;
• Strengthen families and communities; and
• Use research‐based knowledge and the land grant university system.
YOUTH TO EXPLORE DRONES
Drones are revolutionizing the way we work and play, whether you are a filmmaker looking for the perfect aerial shot, a rescue worker mapping damage from natural disaster or a farmer determining how to increase crop yield. As drones play an increasingly important role in the world around us, 4‐H National Youth Science Day (4‐H NYSD) 2016 introduces youth to the burgeoning field of drones in a hands‐on, interactive design challenge.
4‐H NYSD is the world’s largest youth‐led engineering design challenge, drawing nearly 100,000 participants in 2015. This year’s challenge, called Drone Discovery, will teach youth a wide variety of topics related to unmanned flight including flight dynamics, aircraft types, safety and regulations, remote sensing and flight control. Designed by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, the hands‐on, three part engineering design challenge will allow youth to experiment with fixed and rotary wing designs, explore the concept of remote sensing and dive into the world of coding for real‐world drone applications.
Youth will conduct the experiment at many local events taking place in the Louisville Metro Area. Check out the pictures below from the 4‐H Young Ag Explorers Field Day! In the first picture – students watch the drone overhead. In the second picture Eric Bailey, 4‐H Assistant, explains the process and introduces the students to the drone.
“What’s so exciting about 4‐H NYSD is that it’s a hands‐on, interactive learning experience that uses cutting‐edge topics from the real world to get youth excited about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM),” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4‐H Council. “For many kids, this experiential approach to learning ignites an interest in STEM topics that can quickly grow into a passion. Facilitating this progression—from interest to sustained passion—is what 4‐H STEM is all about.”
Every year, youth complete more than 5 million 4‐H STEM projects in robotics, agricultural science, rocketry, wind power, environmental science and alternative energy. For additional information please contact Ashley S. Holt via email at [email protected].
Students from Minors Lane Elementary and St. Nicholas Academy squealed with delight, amidst
clucking, mooing, oinking and various other farm yard sounds on Tuesday, September 27th at Sunny
Acres Farm for the Young Ag Explores Field Day.
The event drew about 200 fourth and fifth grade students who circulated among learning stations that
helped the students make the connection of their daily lives and agriculture. Focus was placed on
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Food demonstrations/learning stations featured topics such as locally grown crops, dissecting bean
sprouts in horticulture education, learning about the most important natural resource of water with the
Louisville Water Company, and the use of drones on the farm.
For additional fun, students were treated to hayrides, a corn maze, and received pumpkins. “We hoped
to cover a wide range of topics for students,” said Ashley S. Holt, County Extension Agent for 4‐H Youth
Development.
Jefferson County 4‐H organized the event with the help of Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Louisville
Water Company, Kentucky State University Family Consumer Science, and Sunny Acres Farm. Having
agriculture and industry professionals speak was more effective than having a class on the subject
material. Urban youth have a limited exposure to farming, so events such as the Young Ag Explorers
Field Day are essential in a complete education.
YOUNG AG EXPLORERS FIELD DAY
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BECOME A 4-H VOLUNTEER
Are you an adult or teen? Do you enjoy working with youth? Do you have a special interest or hobby? Do
you have some time on your hands?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would be a great candidate to volunteer with 4‐H. 4‐H
offers many opportunities for adults and teens to volunteer. There are many options to consider that
could fit your schedule. Volunteers are needed as club leaders, counselors at 4‐H camp, judges at events,
or instructors for classes.
Volunteers must complete a volunteer application (includes background check and character references)
and attend a leader orientation before working with the youth.
Volunteer by calling the Jefferson County Extension Office 4‐H Youth Development Agent at 569‐2344.
