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In This Issue:
Announcements 1
Opportunities and Events 2
Club & Committee News 3-5
Camp 6
2015 Fair T-shirt form 7
Contact Information
Portage County Extension Office
705 Oakwood Street Suite 103
Ravenna, OH 44266 Phone: 330 296-6432
Website:
portage.osu.edu Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OSUextension-portagecounty
Email:
Ashley Mowen [email protected]
Jeanie Stenson [email protected]
Office Hours
Monday & Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
*beginning June 1st*
Portage County
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer Office Hours: Beginning June 1 through the end of Fair
we will be open 9 am— 4 pm on Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday.
Skillathons: (May & June only)
Horse #1 May 27– 5:00-7:00 pm at Fairgrounds
(Mandatory to attend Randolph Fair)
Horse #2 – June 9 5:00-7:00 pm at Fairgrounds
(Mandatory to attend Randolph Fair)
Dog - June 23rd or July 15th at the Community meeting
Room (across the hall from Extension office) at 6:30pm
Deadlines:
June 1 - All QA documentation should be in the Extension
office or postmarked by 6/1
June 1 - Extension office: Horse Leases and Registra-
tions for horses going to fair
June 15 - Ohio State Fair Scholarships
June 20 - Ohio State Fair Junior Rabbit, Poultry, Live-
stock, and Horse Production entries must be postmarked
by 6/20
Horse PAS (State Fair selection) show pre-registrations
due: Angie Polichena, 2433 St.Rt.44, Atwater OH 44201
June 3 - Fair Board: 8 pm, Fair Board office
Life Skills Grade Days
Tuesday, July 21 – Cooking, Self-Determined, and all oth-
er life skills project judging @ Maplewood
Thursday, July 23 – Noon-5pm Sewing judging and 7pm
Fashion Revue @ Maplewood
4-H/fair theme: *Be part of the scene in 2015* Holly-
wood, Fair, School or whatever Scene you would like, be crea-
tive!
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The OSU Farm Dog Study
Researchers at OSU are performing this study to improve our
understanding of dog ownership within the Ohio farming com-
munity. The knowledge we gain from this study will help us to
better serve Ohioans and dog owners by promoting animal
health and disease prevention. Findings may give us infor-
mation to help prevent certain diseases transmitted between
animals and people. All costs (mailing, supplies) are paid by
the researchers. Participation is completely voluntary and confi-
dential. Total time commitment for participants is about 20
minutes.
Visit: http://go.osu.edu/farm-dog-study Or contact:
Dr. Jason Stull The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine 1920 Coffey Road Columbus, OH 43210 614-688-1682 [email protected]
Opportunities & Events
Attention senior 4H members!
The Trumbull County Junior Fair
Board is looking for experienced sen-
ior 4H members to help judge at their
2015 Super Showmanship Event on
July 19th! We are still looking for a
poultry judge, sheep judge, goat
judge, dairy judge, and hog judge.
Interested youth must have shown the
species for at least two years, and be
at least a senior 4H member!
Anyone interested should email
[email protected] with the
best number to reach you.
Thanks so much, and have a
great fair season!
Please remember: All adult volunteers/committee members need to have completed the Child Abuse Prevention
Policy 1.50 training. 4H Online has provided a training opportunity for volunteers to complete online, please follow
the directions below:
STEP 1:
Go to 4hOnline.com and login to your Family profile. If you know your Family password, select "I have a profile"
Enter your Email address, password, set Role to "Family"
Click "Login"
If you do know your password and you were an adult volunteer and/or your child(ren) participated in 4-H last year,
you have a profile!
DO NOT use the "I need to set up a profile" link.
Select "I forgot my password"
Enter the email address you gave your county extension office
Select "Family" for Role
Click "Send my Password". A new password will be sent to the email account you listed for your family. Please be
sure that your email client is set to accept messages from "4honline.com" If you do not remember what email ad-
dress you've previously provided, please contact your county Extension office.
STEP 2:
Once you are logged in, click on "Continue to Family"
Click "Edit" to the right of your name
Click on "Trainings" at the top of the page
Click on "Sign Up for a Training"
Select, "1) OSU Policy 1.50 Child Abuse & Neglect TRAINING (Online)" and complete the training
Next, select "2) OSU Policy 1.50 Child Abuse & Neglect QUIZ (Online)" and complete the training
After completing the training and quiz, click "Edit/View" in the Trainings Completed or In Progress to print a certificate
of completion. Email or mail a copy to [email protected] to put in your Volunteer file.
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Dog Committee Dates to remember:
May 15 - deadline for the Canine Royalty applications May 17 - dog temperament test 1-4pm June 16 - dog temperament test 6-8pm June 23 - dog skillathon 6:30pm & deadline for dog poster contest posters July 15 - dog skillathon 6:30pm
Club & Committee News
Portage Prime Producers
Greetings! We are Portage Prime Producers, a new 4-H club featuring swine, rabbits, chickens, and tur-
keys. Our first meeting was held on Sunday, February 22nd and the following officers were elected: Presi-
dent: Emma Urban, Vice President: Darla Derthick, Secretary: Morgan Chesla, Treasurer: Shelby More-
head, Historian/News Reporter: Bella Wagner, and
Recreational Leader: Madelyn Rennecker. The club
is led by advisors Amy and Russ Rennecker.
At the first meeting it seemed everyone agreed on a
common motive for the club- to be better educated
about 4-H and our projects and to help each other be
the best we can be. To follow up on this, the majority
of the club attended the OSU Jr. Swine Day on March
22nd at either the Columbus or Wooster location.
Here, the group learned about picking out your pig
and what characteristics the best pigs should fit, the
different parts of the carcass and how to measure
back fat, the different types of feed and the health of
a pig, the different diseases that are very common to
look out for, and how to prepare your pig and your-
self for the show ring. At our additional meetings, our
group is studying hard for our upcoming county skill-
a-thon and we can’t wait to see all our hard work
shine at the fair!
Portage Prime Producers practicing giving shots.
Portage Prime Producers getting trained to do shots.
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News for Rabbit Hopping!
We have now had two meetings getting our
rabbits trained and ready for the expo at fair!
We have been learning about correct har-
nesses for jumping, setting up the jumps
and mats, and how to guide the rabbit to
stay on the mat. Currently we have been
able to get some rabbits up to 4 and 5 poles
jumped! For more information regarding
Rabbit Hopping, Please contact Tina Mann
at 330-808-1971 or [email protected].
If you would like to have us bring out some
rabbits for your club, we can schedule that
as well.
Club & Committee News, cont.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Award Ceremony.
Here are some of our winners! Congratulations to all!
Dave Dawson (pictured left)
was one of three recipients
of a 40 Years in 4H award.
Congratulations to him and
to John Rohal and Harold
Mansfield!! Thank you for
your dedication
to 4H!
Here's a photo of our first class hoppers. L to R: Daniel Scibiur, Bridgett Neal,
Mackenzie Deem, Steven Mann and Ben Neal.
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MIDNIGHT RIDERS
OPEN HORSE SHOW
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2015 6:30 P.M.RANDOLPH FAIRGROUNDS RANDOLPH, OHIO
JUDGE: Brandy Kemmer ENTRY FEE $6.00 CLASS/$30 ALL DAY PREMIUM: 6 PLACES
High Point: 13 & Under * 14 & Over * Walk Trot * Contest
RING A: RING B:
1) Showmanship 13 & Under 1) Exhibition Barrels (6:00)
2) Showmanship 14 & Over 2) Barrels
3) Open Halter 3) Walk Trot Barrels 9 & Over
4) English Pleasure 13 & Under 4) Pole Bending
5) English Pleasure 14 & Over 5) Cones & Barrels
6) English Equitation 13 & Under 6) Key Hole
7) English Equitation 14 & Over 7) Walk Trot Ball in the Barrel 9 & Over
8) English Road Hack 8) Ball in the Barrel
9) Walk Trot English Pleasure 9 & Over 9) Stake Race
10) Walk Trot English Equitation 9 & Over 10) Stake Bends
INTERMISSION
11) Walk Trot Western Pleasure 9 & Over
12) Walk Trot Western Horsemanship 9 & Over
13) Western Horsemanship 13 & Under
14) Western Horsemanship 14 & Over
15) Western Pleasure 13 & Under
16) Western Pleasure 14 & Over
17) Western Road Hack
18) Egg & Spoon
19) Command
*Refreshments available on grounds *
Neither the Randolph Fairgrounds nor the Midnight Riders 4-H Club or anyone associated with the mentioned organizations will
be responsible for any loss, accident or injury to horse, person or property of.
Ring A & B: Governed by Uniform Rules with the exception of age, stallions and bit rules. OHIO 4-H PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR RULE
WILL BE IN EFFECT: Those 19 and under are required to wear proper headgear. For any questions visit the Ohio State 4-H Animal
Sciences website.
All entrants must be 9 years of age or in the third grade as of January 1, 2014. EXHIBITION: Designed for schooling only. Pay as
you enter $2.00 each run.
All proceeds go to support Portage County 4-H members of the Midnight Riders 4-H Club
Club & Committee News, cont.
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Camp Kelleys Island 4-H Teen Camp
Kelleys Island 4-H Teen Camp will be held from July 24-26, 2015. This
camp will be open to all Ohio 4-H teens ages 14-18 as of January
1st. Campers will arrive in the afternoon on Friday July 24th and depart
mid-morning on Sunday July 26th. While this will be a short camp – we
are planning for lots of fun and engaging educational activities. We
have designed this camp to be appealing to busy teens that may have
summer jobs and cannot take several days off work. The camp fee will
be $160 and a $50 deposit is due to reserve their spot. Full payment is
due by June 1st. Here is the link for the camp application: http://
wayne.osu.edu/sites/wayne/files/imce/Program_Pages/4H/
FormsAndApplications/Teen%20Camp%20Registration%20Form.pdf
Cloverbud Day Portage County
4-H Day Camp for 5-8 Yr Olds
Come EXPLORE the great outdoors
and PLAY your favorite storybook
character! Activities include swim-
ming, hiking, and crafts will all be
part of your adventure. So grab your
friends, lunch, swim gear, and join us
for a day of ADVENTURE and
FUN! Tuesday, July 7, 2015 10 a.m.
– 2 p.m. Sign in starts at 9:30 a.m. @
Camp Whitewood The link below is
to our web for the registration form:
http://portage.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-
youth-development/4-h-cloverbuds
May is 4-H Challenge Month
at 4H Camp Whitewood!
Picnic Table and Camp Fire bench
Sponsors--the county with the most will
win not ONE but TWO full camperships
for their Camp!
Camp Essay Contest — Campers de-
scribe why the love Camp Whitewood
for a chance to win a FREE week at a
Whitewood Camp and a FREE Care
Pac of their choice. All entries must be
received via snail mail 7983 S. Wiswell
Rd., Windsor, OH 44099 or email
[email protected] by: Friday
May 22 at 5pm. (sorry, no faxes). En-
tries must be 3-4 paragraphs and de-
scribe why they love Camp Whitewood
and 4-H. One winner will be chosen
from each age group: 8-10, 11-12, & 13
-14 years of age.
Experience 4H Camp Whitewood
Located in the heart of Amish country in Ashtabula
County, 4-H Camp Whitewood is a 226-acre resident
camp. For over 70 years, Whitewood has provided tra-
ditional camping activities in a setting of stunning natural
beauty. Sites to see include: a covered bridge, natural
rock formations, waterfalls, streams, and a six-acre lake.
Campers live in cabins chaperoned by teen counselors,
sleep in bunk beds, and eat family-style Amish meals
cooked in our camp dining hall.
Outdoor learning experiences are taught by college-
aged summer staff and include:
Swimming
Shooting Sports
Boating
Crafts
Environmental Education
Our theme: A New Chapter at Camp Whitewood
Registration forms on our website: http://
portage.osu.edu/program-areas/4-h-youth-development/
portage-county-4-h-camp
Women’s Weekend at Camp Whitewood
June 5-7 Garden Party Theme - lots of fun-
filled activities will be offered. All meals,
snacks, lodging and most programs are
included in the camp fee $110.
To request registration form or for more
info. - Terry Gatrell 330 360-1809
[email protected] or Brenda Tate
330 388-5122 [email protected]
A flyer is also on our Facebook page as
well.
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