UC Cooperative Extension

550 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 210-B

Fresno, California 93710

Phone: (559) 241-7515

Website: cefresno.ucanr.edu

Our programs are open to all potential participants.

Please contact the Fresno County UCCE office (two

weeks prior to the activity), at (559) 241-7515, if

you have any barriers to participation requiring any

accommodation.

March 2016

In This Edition:

Fresno County 4-H Leader’s Council & Committee Mtgs. - Pg. 1

Online Food Safety Training - Pg. 1

Fresno County 4-H Scholarships — Pg. 2

The Fresno-Kings Counties Cattlewomen Scholarships — Pg. 2

4-H Throwdown at the State Fair: - Pg. 2

4-H SET has new become 4-H STEM! - Pg. 2

State Leaders Conference (SLC) - Pg. 2

Fresno County 4-H Presentation Day — Pg. 3 & 4

Job Interview Competition at Presentation Day — Pg. 4

Regional and County have transitioned from

grade divisions to age groups — Pg. 5

4-H Resources! - Pg. 6

Fresno County Farm & Nutrition Day - Pg. 6

4-H Archery Field Day—Page 6

Color Me Green - Pg. 6

Have You Considered an Emerald Star Project? - Pg. 7

Emerald Project: Fresno County 4-H — Pg. 7

Fresno County Camp Registration Opens March 1st - Emerald Star Project: Camp Keola Recruitment Survey — Pg. 7

Change to Fresno County 4-H Record Book Submission

& Due Date — Pg. 8

Renegades 4-H Schooling Horse Show - Pg. 8

Sierra 4-H Trail Trials — Pg. 9

Plan on joining us for Fresno County 4-H Fair! — pg. 9

Mark Your Calendars 2016 — Pg. 9

Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement— Beef Cattle * Dairy Goats * Meat Goats * Sheep * Swine- Pg. 10

Fairmont 4-H Dog Show - Pg. 10

*Calendar of Events — Pg. 11

Please send articles by the 20th to evillalobos@ucanr.edu

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

UC Center - 550 E. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93710

4-H Fair 6:00 p.m.—Mariposa Room

Livestock Achievement

6:00 p.m. - Basement

Fresno County 4-H Leader’s Council (4-H updates, reminders and new business)

7:00 p.m. - Basement

Hi-C 7:00 p.m. — Mariposa Room

Online Food Safety Training: The State 4-H Office requires that every club have at least

one 4-H leader trained in Food Safety. The more lead-

ers in your club that are certified, the more convenient it

is for your club. It is required that a certified volunteer is

to be present at all bake sales/food booths to make sure

proper food safety guidelines are handled. Food Safe-

ty trainings are available anytime online! Please visit the

website below, and use the provided sign-in/user infor-

mation:

Website: http://ucanr.edu/sites/MISKIS/

Username: miskis

Password: makeitsafe_1234

ANR NONDISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf ) Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to John I. Sims, Affirmative Action Compliance Officer/T itle IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1397. For Local inquiries call 559-241-7515, UCCE Fresno County.

4-H Throwdown at the State Fair:

This July at the California State Fair, all 4-H members are invited to take part in the 4-H Throwdown. The event is divided by age and

themes. Each teach will consist of three youth members who will be given 15 minutes to prep and then an hour to cook a three course meal.

A panel of judges will taste all prepared courses and award a winner.

For more information http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/HealthyLiving/Additional_Opportunities/

4-H Guidelines Page 2

The Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen is again awarding scholarships…

Amounts of $500 to $1,000 to students continuing their education in the beef industry or in agriculture.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach additional information about themselves and their future goals.

A copy of the applicant’s transcripts is required, but does not have to be sealed.

Please note that applications cannot be completed online.

The application must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2016.

Download application here: http://media.wix.com/ugd/93bd97_ade96338e59c4a42bdceb49135f545be.pdf

You may also find the packet on our website at http://www.fkccw.com/

Mail to: FKCCW, P.O. Box 104, Sanger, CA 93657. Applications mailed elsewhere will not be accepted nor will applications mailed that require a receipt. If your student wishes to confirm receipt with our organization, please contact

Deadline for applications (NO EXCEPTIONS): Friday, April 1st, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Please mail or deliver to:

4-H Scholarship Application 550 E Shaw Ave., Suite 210-B Fresno, CA 93710

Interviews will be on Thursday, April 21st, 2016 at the UC Center. Attendance is mandatory. Scheduled interviews will follow a meal starting at approximately 5:30 p.m. (Applicants will receive an email prior to the interviews with a detailed schedule). http://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Youth_Members/Scholarships/

Fresno County 4-H Scholarships

State Leaders Conference (SLC) July 28th - 31st, 2016 at Humboldt State University

For High School Youth (Ages 13-19)

The 4-H State Leadership Conference brings together high school youth from

across California in a four-day leadership training, networking, and learning

experience. The conference provides advanced leadership training and is an

opportunity for 4-H members to network and share ideas with other 4-Hers

from across the state. The conference focuses on providing high school youth

with experiential education on leadership development, civic engagement,

college admissions and other 4-H project areas.

SLC is currently taking applications for program Assistants (Ages 19 and up)

Due March 31, 2016. Directions to HSU and more information about

SLC 2016 will be coming soon! Stay tuned for more info.

All details found here: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/SLC/

4-H SET has now become 4-H STEM!

In a recent “State of the 4-H SET/ST Initiative”, it

was announced that the SET Initiative will now be

referred to as the STEM Initiative. Other important

updates include: Improving young people’s scien-

tific literacy continues to be a critical goal for the

nation and for Cooperative Extension; 4-H supports

efforts to improve young people’s scientific literacy;

and the California 4-H STEM Initiative continues

strong.

Details here:

http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/STEM/

4-H Guidelines Page 3

Fresno County 4-H Presentation Day WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Fancher Creek Elementary School 5948 E. Tulare Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727 Those receiving a gold medal will be eligible to participate at Sectional Presentation Day on April 30 th hosted by Fresno County.

ENTRIES DUE: Friday, March 18th Mail to: UC Center, 4-H 550 E. Shaw Ave., Ste. 210-B, Fresno, CA 93710

Enter on line at: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=14944 Paper forms can be faxed: (559) 241-7539 email to: evillalobos@ucanr.edu

_____ Individual Entry _____ Group Entry

4-H Presentation Day Entry Form

Name of Individual Entrant:_________________________________________________________________ Age:______________

Club:_____________________ Phone:_____________________________ Email:_______________________________________

Second Name for Team of 2:_______________________________________________________________Age:______________

Club:_____________________ Phone:_____________________________ Email:_______________________________________

Third Name for Team of 3:________________________________________________________________ Age:_______________

Club:_____________________ Phone:_____________________________ Email:______________________________________

Title of Presentation:______________________________________________________________________________________ Technology Needs: I will need: ____Laptop computer ____Projector I will provide my own: ____Laptop computer ____Projector (it is recommended to also have your power point on a USB drive)

Does this presentation need to be outdoors? _____ Yes _____ No

Check

one Presentation

Type Posters/

Slides Visual

Aids Length Number of

Presenters Questions Note

Cards Attire

Demonstration Minimum 4 Yes 3-15 min 1 to 3 Yes No Any

Illustrated Talk Minimum 3 Yes (not required)

3-15 min 1 to 3 Yes No Any

Science or Engineering Presentation

Minimum 5 Yes (not required)

3-15 min 1 to 3 Yes No Any

Educational Display Talk

1 Yes (not required)

3-15 min total; 3-5 talking

1 to 2 Yes No No costumes

Informative Prepared Speech

None allowed

None 2-5 min; Max. 10 min

1 Yes One 5”x7” card No costumes

Persuasive Prepared Speech

Allowed; op-tional

Yes (not required)

3-8 min;

Max. 15 min 1 Yes One 5”x7” card No

costumes

Impromptu Speech (age restricted to intermediates and seniors at State 4-H Presentation Day)

None allowed

None 2-5 min 1 No One 5”x7” card No costumes

Interpretive Reading

None allowed

None (only reading material)

Max. 10 min 1 Yes Source materi-al

No costumes

Share the 4-H Fun Skits

None required Yes (not required)

Max. 15 min No max; 2 minimum

No No Costumes encouraged

Cultural Arts None required Yes (not required)

Max. 15 min No maximum

No No Costumes encouraged

4-H Guidelines Page 4

Fresno County 4-H Presentation Day

Volunteers Needed

EVALUATORS/JUDGES:

If you are interested in evaluating/judging at Presentation Day, please contact the UCCE Office at 241-7525, or fill out the form below.

ROOM MONITORS & MASTER OF CEREMONIES:

Youth Volunteers are needed. Please call the UCCE Office at 241-7525 to volunteer or fill out the form below.

Register Online: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=17394

Name_________________________________________________Phone_________________________________

Email _________________________________

Name_________________________________________________Phone_________________________________

Email _________________________________

(Check all that apply) _____ Evaluator/Judges (Adult) _______ Room Monitor/Master of Ceremonies (Youth)Club:___________________

Are you a Parent or Project Leader? _________________ Please list name(s) here: ____________________________________

Job Interview Competition at Presentation Day *Intermediate & Senior Members*

This competition does not advance to Sectional, but is available at State. Saturday, April 2, 2016 @ Fancher Creek Elementary

Interview portion: 10am – 12 p.m.

Seniors, it’s time to practice your Job Interview Skills! Join us for a JOB INTERVIEW COMPETITION at Presentation Day. Practice applying for the following jobs:

▪ Interested in Finance? Apply and Interview to be a “Bank Teller”

▪ Interested in Catering? Apply and Interview to be a “Catering Assistant”

▪ Interested in Animals? Apply and Interview to be a “Vet Tech”

▪ Interested in Education? Apply and Interview to be an “After-School Program Assistant”

Submit an 1) Application, 2) Cover Letter AND 3) Re sume to evillalobos@ucanr.edu by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Mailed (must be postmarked) or fax will be accepted.

4-H Office/Attn: Job Interview 550 E. Shaw Ave Suite 210-B Fresno, CA 93710 Fax: (559) 241-7539

Click http://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Events/County_Presentation_Day/Job_Interview_Competition/ to download the

application, view a sample cover letter, re sume and job descriptions. If you are also participating in Presentation Day, we will work with their schedule to accommodate Interview.

Volunteer interviewers needed in the following areas, contact evillalobos@ucanr.edu to Volunteer!

Finance, Money, Banking

Food, Restaurant, Catering, Food Service

Animal-Care, Vet

Teacher, Child Care

4-H Guidelines Page 5

Regional and County have transitioned from grade divisions to age groups

Please know that events and activities (Regional and County) have transitioned from “grade” divisions to age groups to

coincide with State policy:

Senior 4-H Members (14 - 19 years old)

Intermediate 4-H Members (11- 13 years old)

Junior 4-H Members (9 - 10 years old)

CA 4-H Policy: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Policies/Chapter5/. If you have any questions regarding appropriate age

to join an event please connect with your CCL or the County office (559) 241-7525.

4-H RESOURCES!

4-H Healthy Living Event Checklist/Assessment

Are you planning a 4-H Event or Club meeting? By utilizing the 4-H Healthy Living Event Assessment/Checklist

you can ensure that your events are supporting 4-Hers in forming lasting relationships, dealing with stress and

their emotions, making healthful dietary choices, engaging in physical activity to promote optimal growth of

minds and bodies, and avoiding unnecessary risks. Download and review the 4-H Healthy Event Assessment/

Checklist for your next 4-H Event or Club meeting at http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/

New Healthy Living Officer Training!

The Healthy Living Officer serves as the 4-H club’s ambassador for health! By choosing to elect a Healthy Living

officer your club is taking an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles. The Healthy Living Officer will be the lead-

ership for all health activities including: Providing ideas on how to incorporate physical activities and healthy eat-

ing into each club meeting, writing Healthy Living articles for the club newsletter, and adopting and promoting a

club Wellness Plan. Please help ensure that the health “H” of 4-H is at the forefront of all our meetings, consider

electing a Healthy Living Officer for your club!

Fresno County Farm & Nutrition Day - Friday, March 18, 2016

Presenter registration is now open. Presentations about agriculture, food, nutrition and

resource management are needed. Register here:

http://files.ctctcdn.com/8d3e98a5201/82bf1ef0-e4e2-4cd6-a256-8bd52c7cbfdf.pdf

Questions? Contact Katie Rodgers at 559-237-0263 or info@fcfb.org

4-H Archery Field Day Open to 4-H members and those interested in joining 4-H

When: April 9, 2016 Where: 23800 Tollhouse Road, Tollhouse, CA Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Topics include: Safety, Parts of a Bow & Arrow, Fun Facts on Archery, and How to Properly Shoot a Bow & Arrow -- Archery Competition Shoot!

Lunch provided: Hot Dogs, Chips and Drink are included.

Please RSVP to Annamarie Weaver at jpw82251@aol.com or call (559) 299-9196 Brian Austin bpaustin8@gmail.com

4-H Guidelines Page 6

Register Here: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=14711

Download Flyer: http://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/files/230536.pdf

Hello my name is Joshua Watkins from Foothill 4-H. I am a member of the Color Me Green 5K Committee. This year’s 5K will be here soon so it is time to think about ways to participate.

Saturday, March 19, 2016 Fresno State (JCAST BUILDING) Maple and San Ramon

RUN!!! Or walk…

MAN A BOOTH! Spaces are available for clubs to set up a booth. Your booth can highlight a project, provide a community service opportunity, or you can do something else fun and exciting. To reserve a booth contact Holly Watkins at hollyollyox@gmail.com.

◦ Set-up 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. ◦ Tables and chairs available ◦ Pop up tents will NOT be provided ◦ Poultry projects ok

VOLUNTEER! (8:30 – 10:30 a.m.) There are many opportunities available (email evillalobos@ucanr.edu)

◦ Throw color ◦ Man water stations ◦ Be a Timer ◦ Hold signs and cheer on runners! ◦ Clean up Crew needed 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Have You Considered an Emerald Star Project?

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop a project for the benefit of your community or to take on

a project to improve, supplement or expand the 4-H program, then an Emerald Star project is for you!

Applicants must be at least 13 years of age by December 31st and have completed 2 years of 4-H as a

regular member.

Entrance paperwork to apply for your Emerald Star is due February 1st or April 1st .

After receiving the paperwork you will be notified of an interview date and time. All Emerald Star projects

must be completed within one calendar year of the date the entrance paperwork was submitted.

Completing and Emerald Star Project is required to apply for the Fresno County All Star and to apply

for the Homer Williams Scholarship.

Please see updated information and forms on the webpage:

http://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Youth_Members/Citizenship_and_Leadership/

Additional questions? Please call Georgene at 269-1177.

4-H Guidelines Page 7

Fresno County 4-H Camp Registration Opens March 1st

Join us Tuesday, June 21st

through Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Camp Keola

This year the theme is "4-H U”

Adult Camp Counselors needed: We require Clubs to provide a camp chaperone for every five members that attend

(1:5 ratio). Please start planning now. You may split weeks if need be. We also need volunteers to transport supplies for

camp activities.

All adults have to be 4-H volunteers, must have First Aid/CPR certification or training.

Visit camp webpage for full details, http://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Events/FresnoCo4-HCamp/

Emerald Star Project: Fresno County 4-H Camp Keola Recruitment Survey

Hello, My name is Laila Rollin and I am doing an Emerald Project on recruitment for Camp

Keola. I have attended camp for several years and was a Junior Camp Counselor for the first

time last year. This is a wonderful program to give our Fresno County 4-Her’s an opportunity to

come together for some outdoor fun!

I have created an online survey to try and get feedback from as many 4-H members as possible,

take survey here: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=16865

Please spread the word in your clubs to get your 4-H members to participate in this survey.

4-H Guidelines Page 8

Change to Fresno County 4-H Record Book Submission & Due Date:

Please be aware that the Fresno County deadline for Record Books will be Friday, August 5, 2016. Judging will take place August 9 – 11, 2016 (Tuesday – Thursday evenings) beginning at 5:30 p.m. Each Club is expected to provide 1 evaluator for every 5 books submitted to the County competition. You are not expected to attend all three evenings, just one. Connect with your Club Leader to confirm attendance. Click here for record resources: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/RecordBook/RBResources/

A one-hour evaluator training webinar available at:

https://uc-d.adobeconnect.com/_a841422360/p69hj671kiw/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal

Seniors planning to submit to the State Competition? There are forms and an online orientation that need to be completed. Requirements INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED to…

Age Eligibility: Senior 4-H members (at least 14 years of age and no older than 19 years old by December 31 of the program year for which the book is being entered) are eligible to enter state competition.

Use of Correct Forms: Members who are planning to submit their Record Book to state competition must download and use the most current forms, found on this website. One way to be sure to do this is to always download to latest version of the Record Book Manual.

Intent to Submit: This form is a recent addition to the State 4-H Record Book Judging Process. Members who are planning to submit their Record Book to state competition must complete this form and submit it to their

County Office by June 30, 2016.

Quick Start Course: To be eligible for 2016 State Competition, members must complete the Quick Start Course by June 30, 2016. The course must be completed each year. At the end of the course, follow the link to complete the quiz.

Visit the Eligibility for State Competition page for complete details: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/RecordBook/RBCompetition/StateCompetition/

Renegades 4-H Schooling Horse Show

When: Saturday, April 9, 2016

Where: WKRP – Verde View on Del Rey (South of McKinley)

Sign up: 8:30 a.m., Show Starts at 9:00 a.m.

Large Novice (Walk, Trot) and Open Divisions.

Most classes are tack optional and include both skill (judged) and fun classes.

Entry Fee is $4.50 per class with a $10.00 per horse surcharge.

Rosettes 1st - 6

th (High Point and Reserve). Trophies in both divisions.

Food booth will be onsite. Riders may share horses.

Contact Addie Miller for details (559) 298-0579.

4-H Guidelines Page 9

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 2016…

March 1 Fresno County 4-H Camp Application Registration Opens March 5 Fairmont 4-H Dog Show March 16 Applications due Job Interview Competition -Presentation Day March 18 Fresno County Farm & Nutrition Day March 18 Entries due Presentation Day

March 19 2016 Color Me Green 5K! April 1 Fresno County 4-H Scholarship Applications Due April 1 Fresno-Kings Counties CattleWomen Scholarship Applications Due April 1 Emerald Star Project Forms Due

April 2 Fresno County 4-H Presentation Day April 9 4-H Archery Field Day April 9 Renegades 4-H Schooling Horse Show April 12 Fresno County 4-H Leader’s Council & Committee Meetings April 16 Sierra 4-H Trail Trails April 21 Interviews for Fresno County 4-H Scholarships May 7 Fresno County 4-H Fair—Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement

2016 4-H Calendar details found here: http://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/files/220437.pdf

$20.00 for pre-registration by April 8, 2016 or $25.00 for registration at the event, includes hotdog lunch! If you would like to be an obstacle judge, lunch is on us! 15 prepaid registrations must be received by April 8, 2016 for event to happen! Contact: Jodi Jordan 559-855-4145

Sierra 4-H Trail Trials April 16, 2016

Plan on joining us for Fresno County 4-H Fair!

May 7, 2016

Reedley College

Note to Clubs: Fresno County 4-H would like to invite every club to participate in our activity area at

Fresno County 4-H Fair on May 7th. We are looking for groups to host a game, make it take it activity,

or some other fun activity booth to run/man between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Fresno County 4-H Livestock Achievement BEEF CATTLE * DAIRY GOATS * MEAT GOATS * SHEEP * SWINE

Attention Livestock Project Leaders and Members…you’ve been using the study guides and learning about

your livestock projects, now it’s time to show what you know! As part of the program, all livestock members will

take a written test on their species during a project meeting in the month of April. Written tests can be given any-

time from April 1-30th. Members can only test in one level per species and must begin with Level 1. Members

who completed Level 1 testing in their species last year can move on to Level 2 whether or not they received a

gold medal. All members who tested in Level 1 but did not receive a gold medal do, however, have the option to

repeat Level 1 this year. Leaders, please be sure to order your tests by level from the 4-H office in advance. Tests

can only be ordered by project leaders. All tests must be returned to the 4-H office no later than noon on Monday,

May 2nd. Parents, if your child’s leader is not participating in the program, please contact the 4-H office to make

arrangements for your child to test with a different project group during the month of April.

Then…remember to save the date of Saturday, May 7th for the skills portion of the Livestock Achievement Test.

That will take place during the 4-H Fair at Reedley College. This is a great chance to show off your livestock

knowledge and skills! Written test scores will be combined with skills tests and members will receive a gold med-

al or a blue, red, or white ribbon at the 4-H Fair.

For information on the what will be covered on the tests, please visit: http://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Science,_Engineering,_and_Technology_SET/Livestock_Judging_and_Field_Day_/

If you have any questions, please contact the species leaders listed below:

Beef Cattle Susanne Carroll 269-9959 Dairy Goats Clara O’Daniel 593-0449 Meat Goats Tracy Newton 970-3092 Sheep Teri Penfold (209) 404-4538 Swine Kristi Anderson 816-2414

4-H Guidelines Page 10

Fairmont 4-H Dog Show

When: Saturday, March 5th, 2016 - Time: 9:00 AM - Registration: 8:00AM

Where: Suarez Residence Address: 3588 N. Markay, Sanger 93657

Who: Open to all Dog Care 4-H members

What: Obedience class – 1ST year, 2nd & 3rd Year, 4th year and above Showmanship class - 1ST year, 2nd & 3rd Year, 4th year and above Obstacle Course - 1ST year, 2nd & 3rd Year, 4th year and above Hamburgers/Hot Dogs - for sale at lunch Cost: Pre-Register at $2.00 per class; Day of $3.00 per class (Prepayment not required)

Click here to register: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=14946

****Community Service Opportunity -- We are collecting Newspapers for Mending Fences Pet Rescue Contacts: Katrina Suarez Ph. # 559-285-9209, Tracy Newton Ph. # 559-970-3092 or email trc68@comcast.net

4-H Guidelines Page 11

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Fresno County 4-H Camp

Registration Opens

2

3 4 5

Fairmont 4-H Dog Show

Suarez Residence

6 7 8 9

10

11

12

13

14 15 16 Job Interview

Competition at Presentation

Day Entries Due by 5:00 pm

17

18 Fresno County

Farm &

Nutrition Day ______________

Presentation Day

Entries Due

19

Color Me Green Fresno State

JCAST Building

20

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22

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24

25 26

27 28 29 30 31

March 2016

Words to Live By

“You've really got to start hitting the books because it's no joke out here.”

Harper Lee (American Author, 1926 – 2016)