Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Permit #19
Address Service Requested
Celebrating 15 years of the 4-H Scholarship Golf Classic We need your help!
Phone: 885-8995 Fax: 885-9078 1-800-443-0107 ext. 2230 www.ccesaratoga.org Email: [email protected] * The 4-H emblem is protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
4-H Staff:
Program Committee
Greg Stevens, Acting Extension Issue Leader Julie Curren, Extension Program Educator Carter Older, Extension Community Educator Kirk Shoen, Extension Resource Educator Marilyn Preissler, 4-H Administrative Assistant Richard Johnson, Printer
Dave Felano Paul Lasky Eileen Lindaman Kim Racaza Pam Hall Eileen Gerdes
Burnt Hills Ballston Spa Clifton Park Clifton Park Stillwater Saratoga Springs
Paul Ruger– Assistant Editor
Students Molly Alger Noah Amann
Middle Grove Mechanicville
The 2015 4-H Scholarship Golf Classic is set for Saturday May 30th at Fairways of Halfmoon. Since its inception in 2001, the outing has continued to grow, allowing us to offer scholarships and provide an array of unique educational opportunities to our county youth. This year we once again invite you to become a part of this special fund raiser. Our goal for 2015 is to reach 18 tee sponsors and 20 cart sponsors! Do you know of anyone who can help us reach this goal? If so, sponsor letters, and brochures are located at the 4-H office. The following is a complete list of ways businesses or yourselves can support the 4-H Golf Classic. - Promote your business by putting your business card in our golfers goodie bags for $25 - Your business can advertise by sponsoring a cart sign for $35. - Your business can advertise by sponsoring a sign at a tee for $100. - A $600 sponsorship includes a full page ad in our program, a sign at a tee, and a free foursome to play. - A $1000 sponsorship includes prime positioning of a full page ad, a sign at EACH of 18 tees, and a free foursome to play. - You can secure gift certificates for the raffle, or donate items for the goodie bags each player receives. - You can simply make an individual donation. - You can enter a foursome to play and enjoy the celebration of this great event! Whichever avenue you may choose to make your contribution, know that it will be greatly appreciated by each and every 4-H youngster who will have an opportunity to become a better person thanks to your efforts. Remember, any contribution to 4-H is a tax deductible donation under current IRS guidelines. The brochure is available on the CCE website at www.ccesaratoga.org then click on the Golf Classic logo.
Upcoming Events & Deadlines 6th & 8th - DEC Youth Hunter Safety Course
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2nd - 4-H Walkathon 4th - Fashion Revue Judging 4th - Dog Obedience begins 7th - Fashion Revue Judging 15th - Fashion Revue 1
April 2015
Dog Obedience Classes offered pg. 8
Learn about County Fair Deadlines pg. 5
Find info on Fishing Derby pg. 10
Calling All 4-H’ers
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Agriculture
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County Fair
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Teen Update
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4-H Leaders
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Calling All 4-H’ers
STARR
The 2015 Walkathon Is Coming Fast! LOCATION CHANGE
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Teen Council Officers 7:00
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Teen Council 7:00 State Horse Bowl Contest
25 Regional Horse Communications
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NYSSS Banquet
Every year, the Saratoga County 4-H community steps up and makes this day happen and every year it gets better and better.
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Thanks to all the Teen Assistants who acted as judges, and room hosts. They included; Molly Alger, Katielynn Evans, Jackie Gori, Grace Hanehan, Kailey Jensen, Abigail Jordan, Victoria Karns, Anna Kobylak, Melanie Luke, Makenzie Macey, Victoria Marzano, Hannah Mattison, Lorelei Meidenbauer, Michaela Miller, Paul Ruger, Alex Singer, Elizabeth Swatling, Lily-Anne Trainor, and Blake Wadsworth.
4-H Dairy Calf Scholarship App. due Bucks & Does 7pm
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Robin Gawrys and Mark Preissler were busy interviewing teens and looking for perspective “new hires.”
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to all who contributed to the success of Public Presentation Day 2015
4-H leaders Lillian Grandjean, and Jean Weatherby provided room coverage and general help all day. Angela Weatherby, and Staff member Marilyn Preissler were on hand to help out as well. Thanks to Bill Weatherby for acting as the photographer for the day!
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Tractor Safety
DEC Hunter Ed 5-10pm
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The adult evaluators included Donna Armer, Carol Bayer, Jo-Ann Luke, Jenn Hall, Barb Schallehn, Deb Staulters, Truman and Barb Frasier, Lee Gandjean, Jim Pettis, and Carolyn Trojan.
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6 DEC Hunter Ed 5-10pm
14 Vet Science 6:00
22 Paper Clover Begins Tractor Supply
Public Presentation Day 2015 One of the biggest 4-H events of the year was held on Saturday, March 7th, Public Presentation Day. Over 160 youth participated in this years event! Well prepared 4-H’ers arrived at the office and the Training Center ready to give their presentations. They came with posters, baskets full of ingredients and measuring cups, sheep and fish and rabbits, some arrived in full period costume. There were lots of smiles and compliments.
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The walk will start and end at the Orenda Pavialion (park in SPAC parking lot) The goal for 2015 is to have at least 150 walkers and raise $10,000. Let’s have a great turnout and show our support of the 4-H Training Center. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K walk will start at 10:15. Be there!
Vet Science 6:00
Getting sponsorships is very important, and it takes work and planning to develop your list of supporters. Don’t wait until the last minute. All walkers with at least $50 in sponsorships receive the always popular Walkathon T-shirt. Build your sponsor list by getting 5 friends, relatives or neighbors to sponsor you for $10 each, and qualify for your shirt. Then continue to build your list to make even more of an impact on the total for the event.
Dairy Visions
The money raised at the Walkathon is used to maintain the 4-H Training Center and keep it available for clubs, community groups, families, regional and local events and programs, horse shows, dog training classes, and more. We can’t have a Walkathon without walkers, so we need you.
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Are you all ready for the 41st Annual 4-H Walkathon? Does everyone know that the event will again be held in the Saratoga Spa State Park? What you may not know is that this year, we have been moved to the Orenda Pavilion, and we’re doing a NEW 5K loop! We’ll be parking in the SPAC parking lot and making our way to the pavilion for registration and the start of the walk. This is a small change for 2015, but one we hope will be exciting!
Highlights
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29 Annual Children’s Fishing Tournament Cosponsored by Saratoga County and The Town of Milton
MAY 2nd, 2015
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April 2015
Fashion Revue
National Volunteer Week
Did you complete a sewing project this year? If so, Fashion Revue is for you. It is open to all members who constructed a garment or item. The program has two components – judging and the revue. You must participate in both.
Every year, hundreds of people give their time, talent and energy to help strengthen the 4-H community of Saratoga County. Our volunteers range from children/ teens to older adults, to businesses and local organizations, and all share the act of choosing to make a difference. With your help, we are achieving extraordinary results!
There are two judging sessions – Monday, May 4th and Thursday, May 7th. You only need to attend one session. The revue is Friday, May 15th. Registration materials will be sent to organizational leaders and individual members.
National Volunteer Week 2015 is April 12-18th and we honorably recognize all 4-H volunteers; leaders, committee members, evaluators, workshop and symposium helpers, teen assistants, envelope stuffers, BBQ cooks, trip chaperones, and the friendly faces at all events.
4-H Training Center 556 Middle Line Road Ballston Spa, New York
REGISTRATION & FISHING 7AM-11AM 4-H ALL YOU CAN EAT
INFORMATION
*BREAKFAST*
Free Registration Children must be Saratoga County residents. Open to ages 16 and under. 16 year olds must have valid fishing license. Bring your own fishing poles and bait.
6:30am-11:00am Adults: $6 Seniors: $5 Children 4-11: $4 Children under 3: Free 10
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Still Time to Get Your Application In For The Dairy Calf Scholarship
Agriculture
Open to all 4-H’ers in Saratoga County who are interested in owning a registered calf? A calf award will be given this year. Applicants for the calf must meet the following criteria:
Horse News Horse Communications
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Member of the Saratoga 4-H Dairy Club or willing to join
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Have suitable housing facilities for the animal
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Welcome periodic farm visits
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Show the animal at the Saratoga County Fair 4-H show
4-H Open Youth Horse Show
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Have parent/guardian permission
The 4-H Open Youth Horse Show will be held on Sunday, June 7. Details and pre-entry forms will been sent to all 4-H'ers enrolled in the horse project. Details and forms will also be available at the 4-H Office.
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Agree to breed the calf to a registered sire
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Agree to return to the 4-H calf program the fist heifer calf born from this award calf or a heifer calf of “like quality”
Congratulations on a job well done by all of our horse presenters in 2015. Special thanks to Deb Staulters and Barb Schallehn for judging. The Regional competition will be held on Saturday, April 25th and will be hosted by Rensselaer County.
This is a great opportunity to own a fine pedigree calf! Many Saratoga County 4-H’ers have been involved and benefited from this great opportunity. To apply, you need to write a one or two page essay. The essay should include:
Horse Bowl Teams at the Regional Contest Saratoga County sent Senior, Novice, and Junior teams to the Regional Horse Bowl Contest on Saturday, March 21st. The Senior team place 5th, and the Junior and Novice teams placed 4th overall.
The Novice team members were Kyra and Nicole Gerdes, Kaelin Pitman, Abigail VanSleet, and Madison Evans. Both Kyra and Kaelin placed in the top ten in the Novice individual contest (7th and 8th, respectively). Junior team members were Sophia LeGere, Andrea McBurnie, Allison VanSleet, Effie Levenson, and Kiana Pearson. Kiana placed 8th in the Junior individual contest.
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Why are you interested in the calf?
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What are your responsibilities on your farm or farm where you work?
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Why do you feel you are worthy of this animal?
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How would you develop this calf to her fullest potential?
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What other activities and interests do you have?
Essays must be received in the 4-H Office by Friday April 10th. If you have any questions, please call Kirk Shoen at the 4-H Office.
Senior team members were Lyndsey Wanits, Anna Kobylak, Katie Evans, and Emma Benson. Lyndsey placed 3rd in the Senior individual contest and qualified for the State Contest. Lyndsey will be going to Cornell on April 18th to compete in the State Horse Bowl.
Additional registration forms available at the 4-H Office or call 885-8995 Raise $50 or more and get a special
Coaches were Lisa Wanits, Mary Murphy, and Scott VanSleet. They deserve special thanks for seeing the teams through months of practice and study.
Commemorative T-shirt.
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Teen Update
4-H Leaders
Teen Council
4-H For Leaders
Who: Teen Council Officers What: Teen Council Officers Meeting When: Wednesday April 1, 2015 Where: Cooperative Extension Office Time: 7:00 pm
Mark your calendar and plan to participate in the next 4-H Leaders’ Association meeting. Date: Monday, May 11, 2015 Time: 6:30pm Location: Cooperative Extension Office Who: All adult leaders Topic: County wide Programs, and Projects. Come learn or share information about countywide projects you’ve participated in.
Who: All 4-H'ers 13 and older What: Teen Council Meeting When: Saturday, April 18, 2015 Where: 4-H Training Center, 7:00-10:00pm We were so happy to see many new 4-H’ers at this past months meeting. We even welcome friends of our members, that are sure to join 4-H soon. Teen council had a lot of fun with minute to win in games. Seeing everybody trying to do the “Oreo Cookie Challenge” was priceless. New members are welcome every month.
4-H Horticulture Training
Dog Obedience Classes Offered Beginning Monday evenings on May 4 2015, dog obedience training classes will be held at the 4-H Training Center on Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. 4-H Dog Obedience classes encourage proper training of the family dog for the enhancement of the dog’s and its owner’s happiness.
Up-Coming Horticulture Dates: April 13 May 11 June 8
Do you have a garden or love working with indoor plants? Now is the time to experience learning more about the plants and their surroundings and have fun doing it. Join other 4-H’ers for our “lively” Horticulture Training sessions!
The program is open to all Saratoga County youth ages 8-18, as well as adults. Beginner, graduate beginner, novice, advanced novice, agility, rally, and handling classes will be offered. Mixed breeds & purebreds welcome. Dogs must be at least four months old and have updated vaccinations for distemper, hepatitis, rabies and parvo virus. Leptospirosis is recommended. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior will be dismissed from classes. No muzzles are allowed and handlers must be able to control their dog.
Participation in this training allows you the opportunity to participate in the county horticulture judging contest at county fair and could perhaps put you on the team to represent Saratoga County at the NYS Fair.
If you are between the ages of 8 and 19 and want to learn about plants, their identification and culture, as well as how to judge plant materials, please come to our monthly training sessions.
The cost is $10.00 for Obedience classes, and Grooming and Handling class for youth ages 8-18 ,and $60.00 for adults for all eight sessions. The cost of Agility is $15 and is only open to youth.
Mark your calendar today and plan to join us at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office from 6:30pm to 8pm on April 13th. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Sue Beebe at (518) 885-8995.
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County Fair Pullorum Testing for the County Fair
Important Dates for County Fair Participation
Poultry other than doves, pigeons, and waterfowl must be tested for pullorum within 90 days of the fair. The walk in clinic at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds will be held on June 26th from 1:00 to 4:00 in the 4-H building. Another testing date locally is at the Washington County Fairgrounds poultry building on June 30th from 12:30-4:30. Alternatively, the poultry owner may present certification that the birds originated directly from a pullorum clean flock. The flock test must have been done within one year of the fair. Owners with large numbers of birds may also request an on-farm flock test rather than transport birds to a walk in clinic. Call (518) 321-5002 before July 1st to apply.
May 1st – all youth must be enrolled in 4-H in Saratoga County by this date to be able to participate in Fair. This includes showing an animal or exhibiting in the 4-H Building. June 1st – all animals to be exhibited at Fair must have been owned or leased (only one animal permitted and may not own an animal of the species) and cared for by the exhibitor by this date. June 1st - horse exhibitors must fill out and submit annual horse registrations for their project animals by this date. Leased animals are included in this registration requirement and only one horse is permitted. July 11th – all advanced entries due to the Fairgrounds. This is entries for horse, dairy, sheep, goat, dog, poultry, rabbit, cavy, swine, beef, llama, pet care, club exhibits, group action booth, and Young Farmer Olympics. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. June 26th – the date for pullorum testing of birds to be exhibited at Fair. The testing will occur at the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. See article for details. July 18th – face to face judging for entries in the 4-H building; cage set up in the poultry/rabbit tent;
Rabies Vaccination for County Fair Proof of rabies vaccination will be required for all animals, 4 months old or older on the date of arrival at the fair, that are capable of receiving the rabies vaccine. Other vaccinations, and certain tests, are required depending on the species involved. Refer to the 4-H Exhibitor’s Handbook for species specific information. Don’t be late contacting your veterinarian to get the necessary work done!
July 20th – animal entries must be in place.
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April 2015
Saratoga County Shines at Capital District 4-H Dairy Bowl Saratoga County 4-H youth did well at the Capital District Dairy Quiz Bowl contest on March 14th 2015 at Ichabod Crane High School in Columbia County. Congratulations to all of our diary 4-Hers who participated and did a great job. A much needed thank you goes out to our coaches as well. We couldn’t do it without all of their hard work and commitment. Saratoga County’s Dairy Bowl contest results are: Junior 2 team Emily Hanehan- coach Virginia VanDeusen -- assistant coach Ginny coached the day of tournament 3rd place team Jack KovalZane Swatling -/9th place individual Caitlyn VanDeusen
Novice team Seth Wadsworth-- coach 1st place team Ryan Agans--1st individual Lauren King--2nd individual Macey Koval--7th individual Ryleigh Wadsworth --5th individual Ryan and Lauren will go on to play on the novice team at State Fair.
Senior Team -/Cathy Hanehan - coach 3rd place team Grace Hanehan -/3rd place individual Janet Hanehan Emily McBath Melanie Luke Grace Hanehan will play on state team at Cornell in April.
Junior 1 team Sherri Hanehan -- coach 1st place team Blake Wadsworth-1st individual Libby Swatling Lainey Koval John Luke Blake will play on state team at Cornell in April.
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NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Permit #19
Address Service Requested
Celebrating 15 years of the 4-H Scholarship Golf Classic We need your help!
Phone: 885-8995 Fax: 885-9078 1-800-443-0107 ext. 2230 www.ccesaratoga.org Email: [email protected] * The 4-H emblem is protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
4-H Staff:
Program Committee
Greg Stevens, Acting Extension Issue Leader Julie Curren, Extension Program Educator Carter Older, Extension Community Educator Kirk Shoen, Extension Resource Educator Marilyn Preissler, 4-H Administrative Assistant Richard Johnson, Printer
Dave Felano Paul Lasky Eileen Lindaman Kim Racaza Pam Hall Eileen Gerdes
Burnt Hills Ballston Spa Clifton Park Clifton Park Stillwater Saratoga Springs
Paul Ruger– Assistant Editor
Students Molly Alger Noah Amann
Middle Grove Mechanicville
The 2015 4-H Scholarship Golf Classic is set for Saturday May 30th at Fairways of Halfmoon. Since its inception in 2001, the outing has continued to grow, allowing us to offer scholarships and provide an array of unique educational opportunities to our county youth. This year we once again invite you to become a part of this special fund raiser. Our goal for 2015 is to reach 18 tee sponsors and 20 cart sponsors! Do you know of anyone who can help us reach this goal? If so, sponsor letters, and brochures are located at the 4-H office. The following is a complete list of ways businesses or yourselves can support the 4-H Golf Classic. - Promote your business by putting your business card in our golfers goodie bags for $25 - Your business can advertise by sponsoring a cart sign for $35. - Your business can advertise by sponsoring a sign at a tee for $100. - A $600 sponsorship includes a full page ad in our program, a sign at a tee, and a free foursome to play. - A $1000 sponsorship includes prime positioning of a full page ad, a sign at EACH of 18 tees, and a free foursome to play. - You can secure gift certificates for the raffle, or donate items for the goodie bags each player receives. - You can simply make an individual donation. - You can enter a foursome to play and enjoy the celebration of this great event! Whichever avenue you may choose to make your contribution, know that it will be greatly appreciated by each and every 4-H youngster who will have an opportunity to become a better person thanks to your efforts. Remember, any contribution to 4-H is a tax deductible donation under current IRS guidelines. The brochure is available on the CCE website at www.ccesaratoga.org then click on the Golf Classic logo.
Upcoming Events & Deadlines 6th & 8th - DEC Youth Hunter Safety Course
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2nd - 4-H Walkathon 4th - Fashion Revue Judging 4th - Dog Obedience begins 7th - Fashion Revue Judging 15th - Fashion Revue 1
April 2015
Dog Obedience Classes offered pg. 8
Learn about County Fair Deadlines pg. 5
Find info on Fishing Derby pg. 10
Calling All 4-H’ers
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Agriculture
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County Fair
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Teen Update
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4-H Leaders
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Highlights
April 2015 Sun
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Calling All 4-H’ers
STARR
The 2015 Walkathon Is Coming Fast! LOCATION CHANGE
Wed
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Teen Council Officers 7:00
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Teen Council 7:00 State Horse Bowl Contest
25 Regional Horse Communications
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NYSSS Banquet
Every year, the Saratoga County 4-H community steps up and makes this day happen and every year it gets better and better.
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Thanks to all the Teen Assistants who acted as judges, and room hosts. They included; Molly Alger, Katielynn Evans, Jackie Gori, Grace Hanehan, Kailey Jensen, Abigail Jordan, Victoria Karns, Anna Kobylak, Melanie Luke, Makenzie Macey, Victoria Marzano, Hannah Mattison, Lorelei Meidenbauer, Michaela Miller, Paul Ruger, Alex Singer, Elizabeth Swatling, Lily-Anne Trainor, and Blake Wadsworth.
4-H Dairy Calf Scholarship App. due Bucks & Does 7pm
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Robin Gawrys and Mark Preissler were busy interviewing teens and looking for perspective “new hires.”
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to all who contributed to the success of Public Presentation Day 2015
4-H leaders Lillian Grandjean, and Jean Weatherby provided room coverage and general help all day. Angela Weatherby, and Staff member Marilyn Preissler were on hand to help out as well. Thanks to Bill Weatherby for acting as the photographer for the day!
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Tractor Safety
DEC Hunter Ed 5-10pm
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THANK YOU
The adult evaluators included Donna Armer, Carol Bayer, Jo-Ann Luke, Jenn Hall, Barb Schallehn, Deb Staulters, Truman and Barb Frasier, Lee Gandjean, Jim Pettis, and Carolyn Trojan.
Mon
6 DEC Hunter Ed 5-10pm
14 Vet Science 6:00
22 Paper Clover Begins Tractor Supply
Public Presentation Day 2015 One of the biggest 4-H events of the year was held on Saturday, March 7th, Public Presentation Day. Over 160 youth participated in this years event! Well prepared 4-H’ers arrived at the office and the Training Center ready to give their presentations. They came with posters, baskets full of ingredients and measuring cups, sheep and fish and rabbits, some arrived in full period costume. There were lots of smiles and compliments.
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The walk will start and end at the Orenda Pavialion (park in SPAC parking lot) The goal for 2015 is to have at least 150 walkers and raise $10,000. Let’s have a great turnout and show our support of the 4-H Training Center. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K walk will start at 10:15. Be there!
Vet Science 6:00
Getting sponsorships is very important, and it takes work and planning to develop your list of supporters. Don’t wait until the last minute. All walkers with at least $50 in sponsorships receive the always popular Walkathon T-shirt. Build your sponsor list by getting 5 friends, relatives or neighbors to sponsor you for $10 each, and qualify for your shirt. Then continue to build your list to make even more of an impact on the total for the event.
Dairy Visions
The money raised at the Walkathon is used to maintain the 4-H Training Center and keep it available for clubs, community groups, families, regional and local events and programs, horse shows, dog training classes, and more. We can’t have a Walkathon without walkers, so we need you.
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Are you all ready for the 41st Annual 4-H Walkathon? Does everyone know that the event will again be held in the Saratoga Spa State Park? What you may not know is that this year, we have been moved to the Orenda Pavilion, and we’re doing a NEW 5K loop! We’ll be parking in the SPAC parking lot and making our way to the pavilion for registration and the start of the walk. This is a small change for 2015, but one we hope will be exciting!
Highlights
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29 Annual Children’s Fishing Tournament Cosponsored by Saratoga County and The Town of Milton
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April 2015
Fashion Revue
National Volunteer Week
Did you complete a sewing project this year? If so, Fashion Revue is for you. It is open to all members who constructed a garment or item. The program has two components – judging and the revue. You must participate in both.
Every year, hundreds of people give their time, talent and energy to help strengthen the 4-H community of Saratoga County. Our volunteers range from children/ teens to older adults, to businesses and local organizations, and all share the act of choosing to make a difference. With your help, we are achieving extraordinary results!
There are two judging sessions – Monday, May 4th and Thursday, May 7th. You only need to attend one session. The revue is Friday, May 15th. Registration materials will be sent to organizational leaders and individual members.
National Volunteer Week 2015 is April 12-18th and we honorably recognize all 4-H volunteers; leaders, committee members, evaluators, workshop and symposium helpers, teen assistants, envelope stuffers, BBQ cooks, trip chaperones, and the friendly faces at all events.
4-H Training Center 556 Middle Line Road Ballston Spa, New York
REGISTRATION & FISHING 7AM-11AM 4-H ALL YOU CAN EAT
INFORMATION
*BREAKFAST*
Free Registration Children must be Saratoga County residents. Open to ages 16 and under. 16 year olds must have valid fishing license. Bring your own fishing poles and bait.
6:30am-11:00am Adults: $6 Seniors: $5 Children 4-11: $4 Children under 3: Free 10
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Still Time to Get Your Application In For The Dairy Calf Scholarship
Agriculture
Open to all 4-H’ers in Saratoga County who are interested in owning a registered calf? A calf award will be given this year. Applicants for the calf must meet the following criteria:
Horse News Horse Communications
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Member of the Saratoga 4-H Dairy Club or willing to join
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Have suitable housing facilities for the animal
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Welcome periodic farm visits
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Show the animal at the Saratoga County Fair 4-H show
4-H Open Youth Horse Show
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Have parent/guardian permission
The 4-H Open Youth Horse Show will be held on Sunday, June 7. Details and pre-entry forms will been sent to all 4-H'ers enrolled in the horse project. Details and forms will also be available at the 4-H Office.
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Agree to breed the calf to a registered sire
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Agree to return to the 4-H calf program the fist heifer calf born from this award calf or a heifer calf of “like quality”
Congratulations on a job well done by all of our horse presenters in 2015. Special thanks to Deb Staulters and Barb Schallehn for judging. The Regional competition will be held on Saturday, April 25th and will be hosted by Rensselaer County.
This is a great opportunity to own a fine pedigree calf! Many Saratoga County 4-H’ers have been involved and benefited from this great opportunity. To apply, you need to write a one or two page essay. The essay should include:
Horse Bowl Teams at the Regional Contest Saratoga County sent Senior, Novice, and Junior teams to the Regional Horse Bowl Contest on Saturday, March 21st. The Senior team place 5th, and the Junior and Novice teams placed 4th overall.
The Novice team members were Kyra and Nicole Gerdes, Kaelin Pitman, Abigail VanSleet, and Madison Evans. Both Kyra and Kaelin placed in the top ten in the Novice individual contest (7th and 8th, respectively). Junior team members were Sophia LeGere, Andrea McBurnie, Allison VanSleet, Effie Levenson, and Kiana Pearson. Kiana placed 8th in the Junior individual contest.
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Why are you interested in the calf?
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What are your responsibilities on your farm or farm where you work?
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Why do you feel you are worthy of this animal?
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How would you develop this calf to her fullest potential?
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What other activities and interests do you have?
Essays must be received in the 4-H Office by Friday April 10th. If you have any questions, please call Kirk Shoen at the 4-H Office.
Senior team members were Lyndsey Wanits, Anna Kobylak, Katie Evans, and Emma Benson. Lyndsey placed 3rd in the Senior individual contest and qualified for the State Contest. Lyndsey will be going to Cornell on April 18th to compete in the State Horse Bowl.
Additional registration forms available at the 4-H Office or call 885-8995 Raise $50 or more and get a special
Coaches were Lisa Wanits, Mary Murphy, and Scott VanSleet. They deserve special thanks for seeing the teams through months of practice and study.
Commemorative T-shirt.
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April 2015
Teen Update
4-H Leaders
Teen Council
4-H For Leaders
Who: Teen Council Officers What: Teen Council Officers Meeting When: Wednesday April 1, 2015 Where: Cooperative Extension Office Time: 7:00 pm
Mark your calendar and plan to participate in the next 4-H Leaders’ Association meeting. Date: Monday, May 11, 2015 Time: 6:30pm Location: Cooperative Extension Office Who: All adult leaders Topic: County wide Programs, and Projects. Come learn or share information about countywide projects you’ve participated in.
Who: All 4-H'ers 13 and older What: Teen Council Meeting When: Saturday, April 18, 2015 Where: 4-H Training Center, 7:00-10:00pm We were so happy to see many new 4-H’ers at this past months meeting. We even welcome friends of our members, that are sure to join 4-H soon. Teen council had a lot of fun with minute to win in games. Seeing everybody trying to do the “Oreo Cookie Challenge” was priceless. New members are welcome every month.
4-H Horticulture Training
Dog Obedience Classes Offered Beginning Monday evenings on May 4 2015, dog obedience training classes will be held at the 4-H Training Center on Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. 4-H Dog Obedience classes encourage proper training of the family dog for the enhancement of the dog’s and its owner’s happiness.
Up-Coming Horticulture Dates: April 13 May 11 June 8
Do you have a garden or love working with indoor plants? Now is the time to experience learning more about the plants and their surroundings and have fun doing it. Join other 4-H’ers for our “lively” Horticulture Training sessions!
The program is open to all Saratoga County youth ages 8-18, as well as adults. Beginner, graduate beginner, novice, advanced novice, agility, rally, and handling classes will be offered. Mixed breeds & purebreds welcome. Dogs must be at least four months old and have updated vaccinations for distemper, hepatitis, rabies and parvo virus. Leptospirosis is recommended. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior will be dismissed from classes. No muzzles are allowed and handlers must be able to control their dog.
Participation in this training allows you the opportunity to participate in the county horticulture judging contest at county fair and could perhaps put you on the team to represent Saratoga County at the NYS Fair.
If you are between the ages of 8 and 19 and want to learn about plants, their identification and culture, as well as how to judge plant materials, please come to our monthly training sessions.
The cost is $10.00 for Obedience classes, and Grooming and Handling class for youth ages 8-18 ,and $60.00 for adults for all eight sessions. The cost of Agility is $15 and is only open to youth.
Mark your calendar today and plan to join us at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office from 6:30pm to 8pm on April 13th. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Sue Beebe at (518) 885-8995.
Pre-registration with payment is due on or before April 22, 2015. For a registration form, call or visit the 4-H Office. 8
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April 2015
County Fair Pullorum Testing for the County Fair
Important Dates for County Fair Participation
Poultry other than doves, pigeons, and waterfowl must be tested for pullorum within 90 days of the fair. The walk in clinic at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds will be held on June 26th from 1:00 to 4:00 in the 4-H building. Another testing date locally is at the Washington County Fairgrounds poultry building on June 30th from 12:30-4:30. Alternatively, the poultry owner may present certification that the birds originated directly from a pullorum clean flock. The flock test must have been done within one year of the fair. Owners with large numbers of birds may also request an on-farm flock test rather than transport birds to a walk in clinic. Call (518) 321-5002 before July 1st to apply.
May 1st – all youth must be enrolled in 4-H in Saratoga County by this date to be able to participate in Fair. This includes showing an animal or exhibiting in the 4-H Building. June 1st – all animals to be exhibited at Fair must have been owned or leased (only one animal permitted and may not own an animal of the species) and cared for by the exhibitor by this date. June 1st - horse exhibitors must fill out and submit annual horse registrations for their project animals by this date. Leased animals are included in this registration requirement and only one horse is permitted. July 11th – all advanced entries due to the Fairgrounds. This is entries for horse, dairy, sheep, goat, dog, poultry, rabbit, cavy, swine, beef, llama, pet care, club exhibits, group action booth, and Young Farmer Olympics. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. June 26th – the date for pullorum testing of birds to be exhibited at Fair. The testing will occur at the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. See article for details. July 18th – face to face judging for entries in the 4-H building; cage set up in the poultry/rabbit tent;
Rabies Vaccination for County Fair Proof of rabies vaccination will be required for all animals, 4 months old or older on the date of arrival at the fair, that are capable of receiving the rabies vaccine. Other vaccinations, and certain tests, are required depending on the species involved. Refer to the 4-H Exhibitor’s Handbook for species specific information. Don’t be late contacting your veterinarian to get the necessary work done!
July 20th – animal entries must be in place.
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April 2015
Saratoga County Shines at Capital District 4-H Dairy Bowl Saratoga County 4-H youth did well at the Capital District Dairy Quiz Bowl contest on March 14th 2015 at Ichabod Crane High School in Columbia County. Congratulations to all of our diary 4-Hers who participated and did a great job. A much needed thank you goes out to our coaches as well. We couldn’t do it without all of their hard work and commitment. Saratoga County’s Dairy Bowl contest results are: Junior 2 team Emily Hanehan- coach Virginia VanDeusen -- assistant coach Ginny coached the day of tournament 3rd place team Jack KovalZane Swatling -/9th place individual Caitlyn VanDeusen
Novice team Seth Wadsworth-- coach 1st place team Ryan Agans--1st individual Lauren King--2nd individual Macey Koval--7th individual Ryleigh Wadsworth --5th individual Ryan and Lauren will go on to play on the novice team at State Fair.
Senior Team -/Cathy Hanehan - coach 3rd place team Grace Hanehan -/3rd place individual Janet Hanehan Emily McBath Melanie Luke Grace Hanehan will play on state team at Cornell in April.
Junior 1 team Sherri Hanehan -- coach 1st place team Blake Wadsworth-1st individual Libby Swatling Lainey Koval John Luke Blake will play on state team at Cornell in April.
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