Ottawa County 4-H Family Newsletter OSU EXTENSION OTTAWA COUNTY INSIDE THIS ISSUE Camping Corner................ Page 2 Fair Info…………………Pages 3-7 Pre-Fair Judging….……Pages 8-9 July-Sept Calendar……… Page 12 4-H STAFF Liz Hirzel 4-H Educator [email protected]Melissa Wright 4-H Program Assistant [email protected]Welcome to Ohio State University Extension Ottawa County!! We are very excited to announce our new 4-H Educator for Ottawa County, Liz Hirzel! Liz spent her first week on the job at 4-H Camp at Kelleys Island. Liz is an Agricultural Economics graduate from the University of Kentucky, and began her career as a Commodity Merchandiser in southwest Indiana. Her passion for teaching farmers how to market their grain, combined with her love of 4-H, ultimately led her to pursue an educational role in the 4-H world. A Wood County native, Liz grew up in the 4-H program, and rounded out her experiences as the 4-H Program Student Assistant for two summers. Her favorite projects included sewing, showing cattle and sheep; she also looked forward to 4-H Camp and the county fair each year. She is so excited to join the Ottawa County community and looks forward to meeting all of the 4-H families, volunteers & community members! 55th Annual July 15-21, 2019
Welcome to Ohio State University ExtensionOttawa County!!
We are very excited to announce our new 4-H Educator for Ottawa County, Liz Hirzel! Liz spent her first week on the job at 4-H Camp at Kelleys Island.
Liz is an Agricultural Economics graduate from the University of Kentucky, and began her career as a Commodity Merchandiser in southwest Indiana. Her passion for teaching farmers how to
market their grain, combined with her love of 4-H, ultimately led her to pursue an educational role in the 4-H world. A Wood County native, Liz grew up in the 4-H program, and rounded out her experiences as the 4-H Program Student Assistant for two summers. Her favorite projects included sewing, showing cattle and sheep; she also looked forward to 4-H Camp and the county fair each year. She is so excited to join the Ottawa County community and looks forward to meeting all of the 4-H families,
volunteers & community members!
55th Annual
July 15-21, 2019
Camping Corner
2019 Ottawa County
4-H Camping season is in the books! We had 82 Cloverbudcampers for 2 days at Camp Sabroske and
120 campers at Kelleys Island
for Junior Camp.
Fair Clean Up
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We are looking for 4-H Clubs to volunteer their time during the week of the fair to help clean up after livestock shows in the show barn. As most of us know there are many shows held throughout the fair and with each show comes a little mess. We are asking for two clubs to give their time after each livestock show to clean up trash, wipe down bleachers, and assist with setting up the show arena for the next show.
Brooms, buckets, and rags will be provided. Since the work will be somewhat dirty, we suggest you bring your own gloves for sanitary purposes. Unfortunately, because of the show ending times being flexible there is not a set time that each show will be over. At the conclusion of the show your club will be paged to the show barn. Please contact Janene Lattimore (419-656-5845) to sign up for a time.
Junior Leadership Ice Cream Booth
Help WantedLooking for a great way to earn extra money for your club and to help out at the county fair? Look no further! The
Ottawa County Junior Leadership Club is looking for 4-H clubs to help at the fair with their ice cream booth. There are
three shifts each day of the fair. Call the office at 419-898-3631 to reserve a spot
for your club today!
Skill-A-Thon HelpWe are looking for adult volunteers to help with
administering the Skill-a-thon onSaturday July 13th
There will be two shifts: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please contact Janene Lattimore (419-656-5845) if you are able to help with one
or both of the shifts.
Clean Barn PolicyIf pens are not kept clean, the Barn Superintendent will issue the following:1. One verbal notice will be given.2. A written notice will be given requiring the signature of a
parent/legal guardian.3. Then a $25.00 fee will be assessed.
• The fee can be assessed multiple times throughout the fair and does NOT reset daily.
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A message from the Livestock Sale Committee:
Hello Market Livestock Exhibitors!
As you are preparing your 4-H animals for the fair, please keep in mind the livestock sale is fast approaching. To help you prepare for the sale, here are three ways you can let businesses/individuals know they can support you and the sale…
1. In Person—reach out to businesses or individuals you have relationships with and invite them to the sale to support you, your project and your fellow livestock exhibitors.
• Send a personal invitation with a photo of you and your project.• Stop in to businesses and invite them in person.• Reach out to your 2018 buyers to thank them again and invite them to the sale again this year.
2. Add Ons• Businesses/individuals can contribute additional money to your project through the livestock sale
once your project is sold.• Download the “Multiple Add On” form from the fair website.
3. Buyer’s Club• Established to help those who cannot attend the sale but still wish to support exhibitors.• Contributions are pooled to make premium bids at the sale.• Buyer’s Club participants are recognized throughout the sale and after the sale with the other
market buyers.• A letter inviting businesses/individuals to contribute to the Buyer’s Club is available on the fair
Back to the Farm Feeder Calf Sale: Saturday, July 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Check out the Livestock Sale Committee page on the fair website for the Multiple Add On form and Buyer’s Club letter: www.ottawacountyfair.org
Our sale committee is looking to add more members to our team! If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for the livestock sale committee, contact any sale committee member for more details.
Ottawa County Junior Fair NewsAttention Ottawa County Junior Fair 2019 Carcass
Exhibitors!This year’s carcass contest will be held at Hasselbach Meats, 4637 Oak Harbor Road Fremont, Ohio. All carcass animals are to be dropped off at Hasselbach Meats on Monday, July 8th between 9:00am and Noon.
You will receive a packet with your Drug Use Notification form and processing card. You MUST have your processing card filled out before your animal is unloaded. If you do not have your processing card, your animal will NOT be unloaded. Please have all ear tags clean so that our records are accurate and drop off runs smoothly. Barrows will be tagged at the time of drop-off.
Also, please remember to bring your poster when dropping off your animal. If you decide not to bring your animal, please call Diane so that she can let Hasselbach’s know there will be less animals coming and we are not waiting on you. If you are going to be late and not make it between the drop off times, please call Diane to let her know. Please keep in mind, any late animals will be disqualified from the contest.
Results:Barrow Carcass
Results will be Wednesday, July 10th at 7:00pm at Hasselbach Meats.
Beef and Lamb CarcassResults will be Wednesday, July 10th at 7:30pm at Hasselbach Meats
If you have any questions, please contact:
Diane Kapp
Home: (419) 276-0472
Cell: (419) 836-2710
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Remember Good Sportsmanship
My Cloverbud YearAttention Cloverbuds!
We will be offering the opportunity for Cloverbuds to have their “My Cloverbud Year” project evaluated at pre-fair still
project judging:
Tuesday, July 9th
Ottawa County Fairgrounds B-3 Building During your club judging time!
This will be a great opportunity for them to see what judging will be like once they are enrolled in 4-H projects.
This is not competitive judging, however, it will give them a chance to showcase what they have learned and experienced throughout the year as a Cloverbud.
If you have any questions, please contact me at the OSU Extension office at (419) 898-3631 or by email at
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 a food and nutrition project, showing a steer, or running for a position on the 2019 fair royalty 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 competing 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.
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Opportunities for Younger Youth at the Ottawa County Fair
The Ottawa County Fair is here! This year the fair is Monday, July 15-Sunday, July 21 at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds located on St. Rt. 163 East of Oak Harbor. There are many opportunities for younger youth to be a part of the fair. Cloverbud activities are open to Cloverbud members and all children 5-8 years old. All activities will take place at the
Shelterhouse.
Wednesday, July 17th: Cloverbud Arts & Crafts @ 2pm
Friday, July 19th: Cloverbud Activity TBD @ 10am
Saturday, July 20th: Cloverbud Graduation (see form in newsletter to register) @ 10am
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July Calendar | County Events & Meetings
Date Event Time LocationJuly 1-3, 5: Study Skill-a-thons *NEW DATES* 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Extension OfficeJuly 8-11: Study Skill-a-thons *NEW DATES* 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. Extension OfficeJuly 4: OSU Offices Closed-HolidayJuly 8: Clothing/Nutrition Judging 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. FairgroundsJuly 9: 4-H Misc. Judging 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. FairgroundsJuly 12: Skill-a-thons | Horse clubs only 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. FairgroundsJuly 13: Skill-a-thons | All other exhibitors 8:00 - 1:00 p.m. FairgroundsJuly 15-21: Ottawa County FairJuly 31: Carteens 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Extension OfficeJuly 24- Aug 4 Ohio State Fair State Fairgrounds
August Calendar | County Events & Meetings
Date Event Time LocationAugust 5: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. TBDAugust 20: 4-H Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m. Extension Office
Date Event Time LocationSeptember 2: OSU Offices ClosedSeptember 3: Jr. Leadership Club 6:30 p.m. Extension OfficeSeptember 9: 4-H Horse Advisory 6:30 p.m. Extension OfficeSeptember 17: 4-H Advisory Committee 6:30 p.m. Extension OfficeSeptember 25: Carteens 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Extension Office
Please make sure to refer to your Ottawa County 4-H Handbook that has the entire 2019 calendar inside to know when events are coming up!
September Calendar | County Events & Meetings
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We gratefully acknowledge the continued help and financial support of our local county commissioners.We appreciate their input and participation in our programming efforts.
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Phone: 419-898-3631Fax: 419-898-3232
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