Cooperative Extension Service Kenton County 10990 Marshall Road Covington, KY 41015 (859) 356-3155 Fax: (859) 356-0363

SNOW POLICY…

County wide 4‐H sponsored ac vi es are cancelled when Kenton County Schools are closed due to bad weather. Individual club leaders may decide to meet. Call the Extension Office or your leader if you have ques ons.

Early Deadline:

Deadline for the January newsle er is December 14.

Thank You!

C O U N T R Y H A M P R O J E C T

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Parent help appreciated!

Ham Contracts

Due Dec. 4, 2017. Call the Extension Office at 356‐3155 to request a contract to par cipate. Cost $60 per 4‐H member.

Project requirements:

Checks payable to: Kenton County Extension District Board

Must complete 6 hours of livestock training by January 6, 2018

Give a 3‐5 minute presenta on at Ky. State Fair in August

You will receive the two hams you cure when comple ng this project.

4‐H Sewing‐Christmas Ornaments

December 19; 4:00—7:00 p.m.

Kenton County Extension Office 10990 Marshall Road

Hand s tch a Christmas ornament decorated with bu ons. Youth 4‐H age nine and older. Class size is limited to 15. All materials will be provided. There is no cost for this class, however, youth must call the office to register or register online at www.kentoncountyextension.org.

For ques ons contact Mary S. Averbeck at (859) 356‐3155.

2018

Is This Your Last Newsle er?

PLEASE NOTE: Star ng in January, only members that have reenrolled for the 2017‐18 4‐H year will be receiving the 4‐H newsle er. If you do not receive the January newsle er that means that we do not have your form. Please contact the office at: 356‐3155 or go to our website and download a copy: www.kentoncountyextension.org

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4-H CAMP-June 25-29

Watch your 4-H newsletters and our web site at

kentoncountyextension.com for upcoming information or to

obtain application forms.

We will be camping with the following counties: Carroll, Grant,

Gallatin, and Owen this year.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

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The Kenton County 4‐H Recogni on Points Log is a system for each 4‐H’er to record everything they’ve done throughout the program year. A designated number of points is awarded for a variety of ac vi es. These logs are used to determine the outstanding boy and girl award that is presented each year at the 4‐H Recogni on Banquet. They are also helpful when applying for the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Honors. The 4‐H Recogni on Points Logs are available at the extension office in

the foyer next to the record books. Or on line at: kentoncountyextension.org. h p://kenton.ca.uky.edu/4hbanquet Be sure to download and save changes each me you make a change because changes are not automa c.

Recogni on Points Logs for the 2017‐2018 year will cover from September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2018. All Recogni on Points Logs are due to the Extension Office on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

4‐H Dog Club

The 4‐H Dog Club is excited to start a new season of training and games. Dae Grodin from Dog‐Abili es will be instruc ng the class in helping teach 4‐H kids and dogs the necessary skills for obedience, impulse control, and general everyday living.

Our first mee ng is an Orienta on class with no dogs on Jan. 18th at 6:00pm at the Elsmere Senior Center in Edgewood, las ng 75 minutes. All other classes (Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb 15, Feb. 22, March 1) will run about an hour and will have a mix of dog training and club ac vi‐

es where students can work on their dog knowledge and human training skills. Those wan ng to train for the local and state 4‐H Dog shows will resume training through July and August.

To be eligible for this class, students need to be at least 9 years old with dogs 6 months or older. All other 4‐H requirements apply. The cost of this class is $25. Registra on will be online.

Christmas Caroling

Wednesday, December 20 7:00 p.m.

You are invited to carol with Be The “E” on Wednesday evening, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. Please call Nancy Zink at: 240‐1471 if you have ques ons.

Complaint Procedure

Educa onal programs of Kentucky Coopera ve Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, na onal origin, creed, religion, poli cal belief, sex, sexual orienta on, gender iden ty, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, gene c informa on, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Kentucky Coun es, Coopera ng.

Any employee who believes they have been discriminated against may seek resolu on through a variety of paths. Discrimina on may be reported to the District Director or supervisor. To file a complaint of discrimina on, contact Tim West, UK College of Agriculture, 859‐257‐3879; Dr. Sonja Feist‐Price or Pa y Bender, UK Office of Ins tu onal Equity and Equal Opportunity, 859‐257‐8927; or the USDA, Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326‐W Whi en Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250‐9410 (866) 632‐9992.

SHOOTING SPORTS

January 16, 2018 6:00 p.m. Kenton County Extension Center

10990 Marshall Road; Covington, KY 41015

This first class is on Safety Training and you must a end if you plan to shoot.

For more informa on contact,

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Before you can par cipate in any 4‐H horse project or ac vity, you must have 6 hours of Equine Educa on delivered by a Kenton County Cer fied Horse Volunteer Leader, between

September 1, 2017 and April 1, 2018.

Horse Educa on hours are earned by a ending horse club mee ngs.

Kenton County has two horse‐related clubs. The Blazin’ Bridles club promotes riding skills. For youth with a love of horses, but who don’t own a horse there is the Ghost Riders club. In this club, youth learn about horses, but do not ride. Any child age nine and older is invited to join the fun. Club members gain a sense of belonging from the comradeship with others of similar interests and varying ages.

The horse program helps youth develop desirable character traits including leadership, ini a ve, self‐reliance, responsibility and sportsmanship. They become be er prepared for ci zenship responsibili es by working in groups and suppor ng projects and ac vi es. This program also helps 4‐H members enhance their horsemanship knowledge and skills and learn more about the business of breeding, raising and training horses, mules or ponies.

In addi on, 4‐H members develop a greater affec on for, and humane a tude toward, animals; gain an apprecia on for horseback riding as a healthy, wholesome form of recrea on; and learn more about safety precau ons to prevent injury to themselves, their mounts, and others. Other county events include the ride/drive program and county fair. District‐wide events include horse judging contests, horse shows and horsemanship camps. State‐level compe ons include special contests and shows during the summer.

For more informa on on the 4‐H Youth Development Horse Program contact Mary S. Averbeck at the Kenton County Coopera ve Extension Service at 356‐3155 or maverbec@uky.edu. Be sure to check out www.facebook.com/mary.s.averbeck for pictures of this past summer’s horse events.

June 1‐3 District 3 Horse Show Lakeside Arena July 1‐6 State Horse Show July 21 Kenton Co. Fair

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BLAZIN’ BRIDLES CLUB NEWS Blazin’ Bridles will meet on December 14 at the Kenton County Extension Office from 6:00‐8:00 p.m. Christmas cra s and pizza from 6:‐00‐7:00, horse educa on hour from 7:00‐8:00 p.m. If you have ques ons or concerns, please contact Michelle Huelsman at (859) 803‐4534.

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The Saddle Up Club in Alexandria will be hos ng a Horse Camp, this summer at the Alexandria Fair Grounds. All youth must complete 6 horse educa on hours to a end. All youth a ending must be accompanied by an adult that has filled out the volunteer paperwork and been CPS approved.

Blazin’ Bridles High Point Winners

High Point Sr: Rebecca Williams High Point Jr: Abigail Williams

Reserve High Point Sr: Jayden Low Reserve High Point Jr: Lydia Zornes

CLUBS, PROJECT GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES:

Dec. 1 Teacher’s Meeting; 4:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 2 Horse/Livestock Certification; General Butler

Dec. 4 4-H Exploring Food Class; 4:00-6:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 4 Country Ham Contract & Fee due; Durr Center, Marshall Road; 4:30 p.m.

Dec. 4-7 In Service

Dec. 5 Fair Board Meeting; 7:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 7 Livestock Education Hours; 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 8 Soaring Eagles; 1:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 8 Poultry Club; 4:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 11 Computer Training; 1:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 13 Office Closed; Mandatory District 3 Training

Dec. 14 Blazin’ Bridles; 6:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 18 4-H Council Holiday Dinner; 6:30 p.m.; Independence LaRosa’s

Dec. 19 4-H Sewing Project; 4:00-6:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 19 Livestock Education Hours; 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 21 Livestock Education Hours; 6:30 –8:30 p.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

December 25– Jan 2 Office Closed; Happy Holidays

January 6, 2018 Livestock Education Hours; 8:30—11:30 a.m.; Durr Center, Marshall Road

Dec. 16 Big Cats; 9:00 a.m.—12:00 (noon); Nicholson Christian Church

Dec. 20 Cloverbuds Club Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; Elsmere Senior Center

Dec. 20 Rough Riders Club Meeting; 7:00 p.m.; Elsmere Senior Center

Dec. 1 Summit View Dec. 4 Twenhofel Dec. 5 St. Anthony Dec. 7 Ft. Wright St. Henry Dec. 8 Arnett

Dec. 11 Woodland Ludlow Dec. 12 River Ridge Holy Cross Summit View Dec. 14 River Ridge

Dec. 14 Beechwood Howell St. Henry Dec. 15 Turkeyfoot Dec. 18 Ludlow Dec. 19 Ryland

Dec. 20 Kenton Summit View

Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to help with various projects and events. If you are availa-ble to help please contact the person listed with the event you wish to help with. Thank you so much for supporting Kenton County 4-H.

Date Activity Time Contact Person Number Needed

Dec. 19 Livestock Ed Preparation 5:00-6:00 pm Diane Kelley 1 person

Spring 2018

Small Engines Volunteer Leaders

TBA Diane Kelley 2 Adults

School Clubs in December

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Where: Durr Extension Office, 10990 Marshall Road (Off of Taylor Mill Road)

Help us make mulch for our demonstration gardens! Follow the signs and drop trees off into the fenced area between December 26 and January 11th. (Trees will NOT be accepted after January 11th!)

Evergreen Tree Recycling

4-H Poultry Club

The meeting dates will be: December 8 4:30 p.m. Making Deviled Eggs January 12 4:30 p.m. Feather Patterns, Breeds, Characteristics, ID by Breed February 9 4:30 p.m. Poultry Parts; Types of Feathers, Egg Experiments March 9 4:30 p.m. Diseases of Chicken for Skillathon Symptoms, Chicken Treats April 20 4:30 p.m. Parts of the Egg May 11 4:30 p.m. Getting Poultry Ready For Fair

(Parents/guardians please stay for the first part of the

initial meeting to enroll your 4-H member)

All meetings will be held at the Kenton County Extension Office, 10990 Marshall Road. You can participate in addition to your regular 4-H group. You do not have to have chickens or poultry.

Please contact 4-H Volunteer Amber Carpenter at: 2741hinterlandnubians@gmail.com or

Diane Kelley at: dkelley@uky.edu for more information.

"With the kind and generous support of our Kenton County 4‐H family, the Be The E Club was able to pack 61 shoeboxes for Opera on Christmas Child that will make a posi ve difference in the lives of 61 children. Thank you."

Kenton County Homemakers

The Extension Homemakers Organization provides informal education, leadership, and community activities. Through a variety of programs, homemakers are able to contribute more effectively to the well being of their family, community, & themselves. Membership dues are $9.00 a year. Call our office at 356-3155 to join.

KDA Poster & Essay Contest

The 2018 Poster and Essay contest is now receiving entries! The theme is “Kentucky Agriculture: From Farm Gate to Dinner Plate”.

Entries will be received un l April 2, 2018. You can find guidelines and entry forms under “Printable Forms and Rules” at the following website: http://www.kyagr.com/marketing/poster-essay-contest.html#!prettyPhoto/1/ Questions or concerns? Contact Elizabeth Gordon at (502) 782-4125.

Happy Holidays from Kenton County 4-H

We wish you and your family

the best during this holiday season.

Sincerely,

Kenton County Extension Agents for 4-H Youth Development

Mary S. Averbeck Diane Kelley Denise Donahue maverbec@uky.edu dkelley@uky.edu ddonahue@uky.edu

Lori Clark Celia Bergman lori.clark@uky.edu celia.bergman@uky.edu

Kenton County Extension Assistants for 4-H Youth Development

Mary Cannon mary.cannon@uky.edu

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