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Red, white and blue are the colors for November 2008! On November 4, election day, United States citizens will cast their vote to elect state and national leaders for the next four years. November 6 Delaware politicians will meet in Georgetown for the Returns Day Parade and activities. Flags will again wave on Veterans Day to honor men and women who have served in the U.S. armed services. Thanksgiving Day family and friends will gather to give thanks for their many blessings. 4-H families will participate in these special opportunities. They understand good leadership and citizenship and know the value of using Head, Heart, Hands and Health to make the best better.

This month there are many exciting activities for the Sussex 4-H family - Fall Younger Member Retreat at Redden Lodge, 4-H Day at the University of Delaware Football game, Breyer Horse painting workshop, Wood Science workshop, National 4-H Club Congress and 4 Little Clovers Dinner Theater. Details are included in this newsletter. Be sure to sign-up and join the 4-H fun! Kelsey Johnson and Emily Passwaters will attend the National 4-H Club Congress in Atlanta, GA. We look forward to their report!

Milford, Greenwood, Seaford, Delmar, Milton, Ocean View, Selbyville, Millsboro and Laurel communities were home to ten of the best 4-H window displays! One hundred fifty-four attendees enjoyed the 124 artistic abilities of 4-H members and fun activities at the Pumpkin Contest on Chick Berry Farms. Twenty-two 4-H youth enjoyed a successful archery shoot on October 26. Archery techniques and safety were the topic of the day! Five Sussex leaders helped showcase Delaware at the Northeast Leaders Forum! 4-H Clubs market 4-H and lend a helping hand! Kudos to all members and volunteers for a great job in October!

“Life is short, but there is always time for courtesy.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Recently, individuals have shared stories about Sussex 4-H members taking that time and providing a special courtesy. In each story, the courtesy was appreciated and the person’s name providing the act was remembered! Take a moment to thank sponsors, donors, leaders, parents, teachers and others in your life that have helped you achieve a goal, award or provided a service. Your notes will be appreciated and being courteous will serve you well throughout life.

Senator Thurman Adams, Bridgeville, Delaware was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame, October 10. The induction ceremony was held at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, MD. We applaud Senator Adams for this recognition and his support of 4-H and youth development!

Congratulations to Neil Ebling! Neil will represent Delaware 4-H at the 2008 National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference November 19 and 20. Neil will travel to Louisville, Kentucky and compete in the Poultry Judging Contest. Good luck! We look forward to your report!

I hope to see you at the next 4-H event.

Yours in 4-H, Mary Argo Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development

Note From The Agent Dear 4-H Member, Parent and Leader:

ConnectioN “M A K I N G T H E B E S T B E T T E R”

Complimentary Newsletter November 2008

The Sussex

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

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Officer Training - 6:30 pm;Carvel

Jr. Council Meeting 7:30-9 pm; Carvel

Leaders’ Meeting 7-9 pm; Carvel

Photo & Graphic Art Exhibits Due

Younger Member Fall Retreat

Livestock Mtg. 7-8:30 pm; Carvel

Thanksgiving OFFICE CLOSED

Nov. 27 - 30

Younger Member Fall Retreat

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Election Day OFFICE CLOSED

Computer Club 2:30- 4 pm; Carvel

Computer Club 7-8:30 pm; Carvel

International Foods & Talent Registration

Woodworking Workshop 6:30-8:30 pm; REC

International Dinner Theater Set-Up

4 Little Clovers Dinner Theater 6 p.m.; North Georgetown Elementary

National 4-H Club Congress Nov. 28 - Dec. 2

East Coast Paint a Horse 6:30-9:30 pm; REC

Rabbit Club 6:30-8 pm; Carvel

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Officer Training - Monday, November 3; 6:30 p.m.; Carvel Junior Council Meeting - Monday, November 3; 7:30 p.m.; Carvel Meeting Room 3 Computer Club - Thursday, November 6; 7-8:30 p.m.; Carvel Computer Club - Sunday, November 9; 2:30-4 p.m.; Carvel Leaders’ Meeting - Monday, November 10; 7-9 p.m.; Carvel Meeting Room 1 East Coast Paint a Horse - Thursday, November 13; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; REC Rabbit Club - Thursday, November 13; 6:30-8:00 pm; Carvel Meeting Room 3 Livestock Club - Monday, November 17; 7-8:30 p.m.; Carvel Meeting Room 3

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Dates, Deadlines and Contests

November Meetings

Young Member Fall Retreat - Saturday, November 1 - Sunday, November 2; Redden Lodge

Breyer Model Horse Painting Activity - Thursday, November 13; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; REC

Woodworking Workshop - Wednesday, November 19; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; REC

4 Little Clovers Dinner Theater - Saturday, November 22; 6 p.m.; North Georgetown Elementary

County Events

National 4-H Club Congress - Atlanta, Georgia held from November 28 - December 2.

State Events

MODEL HORSE PAINTING ACTIVITY Thursday, November 13

REC - 6:30-8:30 p.m.

East Coast 4-H Riding Club announces it’s first event of the new 2008-2009 4-H year! If you love Breyer horses, this is your chance to paint one of your own and take home a model horse keepsake. DATE: Thursday, November 13, 2008 PLACE: REC Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 COST: $5.00 per person (includes 1 BREYER stablemate, painting supplies and hot dog, baked beans, chips & drink). TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Each 4-H’er will first learn about horse breeds and equine colors. Then, they will create their own special horse, painting with non-toxic water-soluble, acrylic paint. Learning is fun with BREYER’s model horse painting kit! STABLEMATE horses are approximately 3 inches tall. COME - ENJOY FUN & FOOD – PAINT A HORSE AND LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT HORSE BREEDS AND COLORS! Call Rita Lofland at 856-2585, Ext. 560 to sign-up or leave a message. I will need your name, club and phone number. Junior Council members will be assisting with this event. THIS EVENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 70 YOUTH OR ADULT TO SIGN-UP – SO CALL TODAY! We must have a firm commitment by November 10 due to food costs.

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COUNTY EVENTS

On a crisp, drizzly Friday evening, October 17, 154 4-H’ers and their families enjoyed a spooky, Halloween celebration at Chick Berry Farms. Members were treated to a haunted corn maze, covered wagon rides, games, sack races, warm tasty refreshments, and the preview of 128 decorated pumpkins.

Door Prize winners were: Layne Smith, Dale Murphy, Carol Carlisle, Pam Cummings, Jean Wilson, Emma Rider, Tanner Robb, Doug Pusey, Hollis Noel, Matison Smith, Trevor Pusey, Joe Anderson, Thomas Griffith, Susan DeFord, Roxanne Hense, Whitney Records, Carla Killmon, Cristine Eskridge, Tony Smith and Kali Jo Griffith.

Pumpkin Contest Winners

4-H THEME Beginner 4-H’er, age 8-9 WINNER: Janice Maldonado, Hickory Tree

SCARIEST Beginner, age 8-9 WINNER: Cole Koski, Seaford Blue Jays Other participants: Jennifer Roblero, Keyla Dionicio, Donolqin, Malvada, JohnnyPerez, Henry Gonzalez, Teresa Perez, Oliver Gramajo, David Maldonado, Elmer Morales, Jeylie Velasquez, Ely Perez and Jonathan Escalante from La Casita, Emilyee Wright-Fanning and Maxx Hart.

MOST CREATIVE Beginner, age 8-9 WINNER: Devan Hudson, Rossakatum Club Other participants: Eliel Gomez, Julia Velasquez, Eliazar Rivera, Elisa Ronaldo DeLeon, Renaldo, Yesenia Ramirez, Kimberli Roblero, Maralia Perez, Alma Miguel, Elisa Santizo, Selena Chilel-Niz, Elizabeth Holzar, Carmen Velasquez and Bradley from La Casita, Jill Koski, Emily Lester, Katelyn Collins, Andrea Collins, Randy Robb, Jesse Harkness, Aaliyan Timmons, Katelyn Records and Edward Emmett.

CHARACTER Beginner, age 8-9 WINNER: Delaney Vanbuskirk, Dublin Hill Other participants: Almita Ramirez, Kel Ordanex, Garrett Smith, Shawn Mitchell, Jimmy Kucharzyk, Rebecca Arpie, Shannon Layton, Emily Gondry, Collin Handy and Brooke Joseph.

4-H THEME Young 4-H’er, age 10-11 WINNER: Paige Vincent, Rossakatum Other participants: Colleen Anderson, Amanda Kucharzyk, Emily Messick, Riley Finnegan and Amanda Rose.

MOST CREATIVE Young 4-H’er, age 10-11 WINNER: Erryn Smith, Dublin Hill Other participants: Ityre Lillard, Ivan Macedo, Holly Anderson, Shannon Bradley, Jenna Espenlaub and Rachel Robb.

2008 Pumpkin Contest - sponsored by the Order of the Links CHARACTER Young 4-H’er, age 10-11 WINNER: Marian Lynch, Clover Knights Other participants: Danielle Thompson and Emma Rider.

4-H THEME Older 4-H’er, age 12 & up WINNER: Hunter Murray, Dublin Hill Other participants: Connor Vincent and Macy Reynolds

MOST CREATIVE Older 4-H’er, age 12 & up WINNER: Andy Duvall, Mt. Pleasant Other participants: Shurmyra Lillard, Joe Anderson, Jackie Arpie, Daniel Harkness, Amy Miller and Kaitlyn Emmett.

CHARACTER Older 4-H’er, age 12 & up WINNER: Karin Pusey, Lord Baltimore Other participants: Whitney Records, Nathan Bradley and Kali Griffith.

Cloverbud participants were: Brynn Havatter, Sarah Lester, Tanner LeCates, Josue Aguilar, Kevin Perez-Escalante, Katherine Roblero, Luis Miguel-Ortiz, Cassie Maldanado, Mariela Lopez-DeLeon, Abner Lopez-DeLeon, Vincente McBryan, Alexis Perez, Wesley DeFord, Patrick Emmett, Maria M., Kimberly Rivera, Yazmin Moralez, Jeremy Velasquez, Jayron Sanchez, Bellanert Roblero, Yani Roblero, Alexander Mendez, Bryain Garcia, Esther DeLeon, Jada Mullen, Citlaly Macedo, Troy Julian, Layne Smith, Ryan Cummings, Taylor Wooten, Collin Cunningham, Hailey Moore, Lizzie Finnegan, Alex Nechay, Meredith Carey, Erin Carey, Evan Peterson, Jenna Anger, Dylan Murphy, Alexis Short, Matison Smith and Trevor Pusey.

Special thanks to: Coordinator, Aaron Jackson, Link President

Registration: Jill Jackson; Helpers: Mary Catherine Lagano, Angela Lagano, Kallie Jo Griffith, Tiffany Gravenor, Lauren Coffelt, Connor Vincent, Bethany Killmon, Macy Reynolds, and Holly Anderson; Parking: Clay Vincent, Nathan Rider, Joe Anderson; Games: Laura Hill, Roxanne Hense, Karen Hughes, Tammy Duvall, Debbie Lagano, and Dave Mitchell; Pumpkin Tables: Barbara Taylor and Carole Vincent; Judges: Mary Noell, Hollis Noel, Carol Carlisle, Kathy Carlisle, Becky Vanderwende, Carol Johnson, Rosalie Hastings, Jean Wilson and Carla Killmon; Food Booth: Jean Ellen Hitchens, Wilmer Wilson and Richard Carlisle.

Haunted Corn Maze: Aaron Jackson, Andy and Jessica Jackson, Nathan Rider, Tiffany Gravenor, Lauren Coffelt, Bethany Killmon, Mary Catherine and Angela Lagano, Kali Jo Griffith, Joe and Holly Anderson, Macy Reynolds, Nate and Dyllan Hawley and Kelsey Johnson.

Hay Rides: Eddie and Robin Jestice.

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COUNTY EVENTS

National 4-H Week - Clovers Everywhere! Ten clubs participated in the 2008 Window Display Contest. Judges traveled 154 miles to critique the great displays!! They were so impressed with the creativity and information they learned about Sussex County 4-H. Contest Winners are: First Place: Rossakatum 4-H Club - “Come, Explore the Treasures of 4-H” Second Place: Banneker Bulldogs - “Vote For 4-H” Third Place: Livestock Club - Livestock Bridges to Success Honorable Mention: Hollymount: “Go Green with 4-H” State Line: “See Yourself in 4-H” Other participants: Cypress Heart & Hands, Dublin Hill, Hickory Tree Blue Birds, Lord Baltimore Helping Hands and Mt. Pleasant.

Hats off to these clubs! Visit our website for photos of all displays! Clubs sent 4-H promotional articles and ads to local newspapers, provided hot dog booth and petting zoo for Apple Scrapple Festival, supported the Southern States paper clover campaign, distributed 4-H information in elementary and middle schools, posted a sign promoting 4-H week in Seaford, provided face painting for Alzheimer event, fundraised for the Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma Society and participated in the Light the Night Event in Rehoboth.

HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION

The University of Delaware’s Research and Education Center provides meeting rooms for this program’s training classes. . There is one session from which to choose. Each session lasts three days and attendance for all three days is mandatory. Hours for all classes are 6:30 to 10 p.m. Registration is FREE. Pre-registration is necessary and recommended to do on-line for safety verification and capability to print-off a copy of your hunter safety card at www.fw.delaware.gov or call 302-735-3600 to register. Please arrive 15 minutes early the first day to allow for check-in. Registrations are not taken at the 4-H office or REC facility. Tuesday, November 4 Wednesday, November 5 Thursday, November 6 This program is NOT sponsored by 4-H, but by McKay Field Office in Smyrna. Please contact them directly at 302-735-3600.

La Casita, Mary Argo, reporting

La Casita 4-H held their first meeting October 3. Each member selected a big pumpkin to decorate for the Pumpkin Contest. During National 4-H week we learned the 4-H pledge and decorated our pumpkins. It was a lot of fun!!! Mrs. Argo and Mr. Lopez delivered our scary, creative, and character “works of art” to the contest. We were very excited to receive ribbons and prizes for the

pumpkins. This was the first 4-H ribbon for many of our members, but it won’t be our last! Members wrote thank you notes and colored pictures for our pumpkin donors. 5-2-1-Almost None fun activities helped us learn the importance of exercise and healthy eating. We even helped prepare a healthy snack!

Bulls eye! Beautiful Sunday afternoon, enthusiastic youth, volunteers and parents Twenty-two youth participants attended the October 26 Archery Shoot at the Research and Education Center. Instructor Dr. William Campbell reviewed safety rules, shooter ethics, archery equipment and shooting technique. Participants learned to select the correct size bow and arrows and proper shooting stance. Shooters completed three rounds (6 arrows per round). This group will have two more archery shoots in November. A spring series of three shoots will be held for 4-H members who were unable to attend the October training. Clubs represented were Bunny Busters, Computer, Clover Knights, Cypress Heart & Hands, Dublin Hill, Harbor Lights, Hollymount, Livestock, Rossakatum and Seaford Blue Jays. Special thanks to scorekeepers and helpers: Sharon and Paul Anderson, Bob Davis, Al and Kelli Garbutt, Debbie Lagano, and Diane Woodard.

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STATE TEEN COUNCIL FALL LEADERSHIP SERIES 2008

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

The State Teen Council extends an invitation to all 4-H’ers 13 and over

for a day of fun and learning as we tour the

Herr’s Snack Food Factory and enjoy a special conversation with

Ed Herr, President and Director of Herr Foods Inc.

Meet at 9:45 a.m. in the parking lot of the New Castle County Extension Office

Tour begins at 10:30 a.m. with lunch immediately following at Herr Foods

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

The State Teen Council extends an invitation to all 4-H’ers 13 and over

for a day of food, food and more food as we enjoy

a Healthy Lifestyles Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon with Joe DiGregorio, Executive Chef and Director, School of Hotel Restaurant Management

at the University of Delaware

Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the New Castle County Extension Office

Demonstration begins at 10:30 a.m. with lunch immediately following

R.S.V.P. to: Ernie López at elopez@udel.edu or 302-856-2585 x561

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Come build a squirrel feeder at the Woodworking Workshop on November 19! Brisk cold days will soon be here. This is the perfect project for Wood Science and Environmental project members. It is also the perfect Delaware State Fair entry! The workshop will be held at the REC meeting rooms 1 and 2. The cost is $10 for supplies and refreshments. Instructor, Bo Waller requests, “All parents are welcome to stay and lend a hand at the workshop. If you have a cordless drill, please bring it charged.” Refreshments: Hot Dogs, Chips, Vegetable Tray and drink. The workshop is open to 4-H members ages 8-18 and limited to 25 participants. Call the 4-H office to sign-up.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. at REC Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

Cost is $10 for supplies and refreshments

A Squirrel Feeder That’s Sure to Get Some Chuckles

Supplies for 2 Pillows • Two 3/4” yard pieces of coordinating fleece (can be

same print or two different ones). This should be enough to make two pillows since we will use a 25” by 25” square for the 16” pillow.

• Two 16” pillow forms (if not available, 14” can be used).

• Cutting mat, rotary cutter and shears and ruler if you have one.

Supplies for Blanket • No-Sew fleece blanket kit (approximate cost $10.00

at Wal-Mart or other fabric store) … • … or your own fleece material (11/2 yards of two

matching fleece fabrics). • Cutting mat, rotary cutter and shears.

Space is limited! Sign-up today or call the 4-H office at 302-856-2585 x559, x560 or x550 Class & Craft Questions contact Mary Argo.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 6:30-8:30 p.m. at REC Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

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4 LITTLE CLOVERS DINNER THEATER

The 4 Little Clovers Dinner Theater is one of Sussex County’s most popular events. While 4-H families enjoy a non-competitive international banquet and talent show, the judged entries of the graphic and computer arts are displayed. All of the exhibits listed below are due to the 4-H office by Wednesday, November 5, no later than 4:30 p.m. Judges will be coming by to pick the entries up for judging. Late entries will not be judged, but will be displayed at the event. THERE IS NO PRE-ENTRY THIS YEAR for exhibits. Please mark your exhibits on the back clearly and legibly. Program listing of names will be based on the information you provide.

Saturday, November 22, 6 p.m. Location: North Georgetown Elementary School

Computer Arts Contest Rules

1. Computer generated greeting card mounted on 8 ½” X 11” poster board.

2. Computer Science exhibit, mounted on 14” X 22” poster board or in notebook. These rules are taken from the

Delaware State Fair.

Photography Contest Rules A photography contest will once again be held this year. There will be seven classes. You may enter only one photo in each class. Classes are:

1. Action, photo, color 2. Landscape, scenic, color 3. Live subject, people, color 4. Live subject, animal, color 5. Delaware scene with title

Mount individual photos on 6” X 8” poster board, mount board or mat board. Each photo should include the following on the back of the exhibit: camera type, brand, model and film size. Rules are from Delaware State Fair. Please label back of exhibit clearly.

Graphic Arts Contest The Graphic Arts Contest was created to provide a means for the artistic 4-H’er to display his/her work. Each exhibit of the contest will be called a plate (that part of the exhibit that will be displayed and contains the work of art). The plate size will be no larger than 12 X 18 inches. You can use smaller paper. You may draw your work of art on whatever medium (paper-any weight, fabric, glass) you choose as long as it is the appropriate size. Each plate (artwork) will adhere to the State Fair rules. It must be ready to hang. (There needs to be a wire, loop or something to hang it by). Your display will carry over to State Fair so be neat!!! Graphic Arts Categories: Fashion Design: A category for the person to design his/her own clothes. On the plate, show a front and back view. Landscape: The horticulturist may want to plan the front lawn and flowers. In one plate, both the plan view and elevation view must be shown. Architecture: Woodworkers or dreamers, here is the chance to create the ideal home or school. The plate should contain the floor plan and the exterior designs of a house or other building. Interior Design: Do you have dream bedrooms, garage workshops, recreation rooms? This is the opportunity to use your interior decorating skills. This plate will include a floor plan and samples or other visuals to illustrate the color and design of the room. Open Art: This work must only follow the rules of size and having it matted or framed. It must be ready to hang. The art piece may be pencil drawings. Your display will carry over to the State Fair so be neat! Pastels, oil paints or whatever the artist likes to use. Make the subject one of your choosing.

6. Any creative photograph, lighting, altered image, trick photography

7. Flowers, color

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INTERNATIONAL DINNER AND TALENT SHOW ENTRY

Mail, Fax, or E-mail this information to the 4-H office by Wednesday, November 12

FAX: 302.856.1845 E-mail: rferri@udel.edu Additional forms available online. Use age as of 1/1/09

INTERNATIONAL FOODS DINNER Name of your club: Youth Participant #1 Age Dish name: Representing what country? Youth Participant #2 Age Dish name: Country: Youth Participant #3 Age Dish name: Country: Youth Participant #4 Age Dish name: Country: In addition to those named above, how many others from your family/party will be attending?* *Talent show participants who do not enter the International Foods event, and adult guests need to bring a covered dish. Please bring a complete place setting (paper goods) for every person who will be dining. Please bring a serving utensil for all dishes. We recommend that utensils, dishes, trays, platters etc. be marked with your name. The 4-H office will make decorative presentation tags for each dish, therefore, please submit the name of the dish on this form. Please print clearly! For your convenience, this information may be E-mailed to rferri@udel.edu in the 4-H office. Please put “International Dinner Registration” as the subject line. You will receive a confirmation e-mail that it has been received!

*If you have more than four from your family/party, please use an additional form. Extra forms can be E-mailed to you or downloaded from our

website: www.rec.udel.edu

TALENT SHOW Name: _________________________________Club: ______________________________Age (as of 1/1/09): _________ Talent: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Individual: ___________________________Group: ___________________________ Club: ________________________ If Group or Club, please list participants: _________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

International Dinner The International Foods is a non-competitive event for 4-H’ers enrolled in the Foods and Nutrition or Exploring 4-H projects. The 4-H’er chooses a recipe representative of a foreign country or different culture, prepares the food and brings it to the covered dish dinner part of our dinner theater. Each participant is encouraged to dress in the clothing that depicts the nation or culture of their recipe. The food is displayed and each 4-H’er tells their name, what they made and the country they represent. The food is then sampled by all in attendance. Please label your banquet serving ware for easy return that evening. Pre-entry required.

Talent Show (Pre-entry required) The 4-H Talent Show is the theater portion of the evening. Each club may choose to do a skit, song or dance. Clubs may choose to send a member of the club to represent them in a solo or duet vocal or instrumental selection. This is the time to share your talent with fellow 4-H families. You provide the entertainment for the evening.

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CLUB NEWS

Deadline for December newsletter: November 20

E-mail articles to rferri@udel.edu

Rossakatum, Paige Vincent, reporting

At our meeting we had a lot of “ouwees and ouchees!” NO, nobody really got hurt. We practiced first aid for cuts and scrapes. With a little fake blood and a few existing football scrapes, we learned the correct way to clean and prevent infections. Always clean your wound in a circular motion from the inside out with an antiseptic wash and apply an antibiotic ointment to keep out bacteria. Then wrap it like a mummy to keep it clean (that was the fun part). This month’s meeting was at our new location “The Rossakatum House.” Thanks to Ninny and Grand Dad Vincent for allowing us to use one of their unoccupied houses that has water, electric and heat to hold our meetings in. It is perfect! We found out from our Historian Nathaniel that the word “Rossakatum” was the name of a Nanticoke Indian Chief. See we knew there was more to our name than just the name of a tax ditch. Our first President has been given the job of designing a logo for our club. Noah tells us he is thinking of a shape of a canoe with the word “Rossakatum.”

This was a great meeting jam packed with fun, friends, and good food, pumpkin bread, low fat caramel apples and popcorn. We had two new people come and check us out. They found out about us from our window display. I guess you could say that was effective advertising. Maxx’s mom was an old 4-H’er and so was his Grand mom, they have come to us with great ideas for upcoming events. Thank goodness we decided to do a window display. Looking for a new club? Ours is awesome. We would like to share some fun with you! Great job on your pumpkins Rossakatum!! A special “How How” to Devan and Paige for winning the premiums.

Harbor Lights, Stephen Magee, reporting

This 4-H meeting we got down and dirty learning about preparing gardens. On October 6 at the home of member Mikayla Ockels, we started our cooperative garden. We plan on preparing the soil now and planting in the spring. There are four steps we did to condition the soil. We all helped spread the fertilizer, chicken manure. Even the girls spread it. It was stinky! Though it is disgusting, it has many nutrients for the soil. Then we tilled the ground, and I worked my first piece of heavy equipment, the rototiller.

That part was fun! Next was to pull out the clumps of grass and roots. Finally, the last step was to plant clover as a cover crop to add nutrients and protect from erosion. After the garden work, our club president, Lauren Meoli, called the business meeting to order. So much to do this fall! Members will be preparing pumpkins, projects, photos, and plays. The Christmas musical will add singing to our theater experience this year. Our wonderful autumn night ended with a great fall snack of apple cider, hot chocolate, gingersnaps, brownies, and crisp apples provided by club members. Next meeting will be at the Lewes Church of Christ at the Point for play practice also.

Livestock, Rodney Wilson, reporting

At our meeting this month, Holly Anderson led the pledge. We had two new members join - Rebecca and Jackie Arpie. Our window display received Third Place for Sussex County. We practiced for the skit we`re going to do at the talent show for the International Dinner. Plaques were presented to

Rodney Wilson for First Place in the Junior Livestock Skillathon and to Maggie Lee for Third Place in the Senior Livestock Skillathon. Our club will be going to a haunted forest on Friday, October 24. We

followed-up by painting pumpkins at the end of the meeting.

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CLUB NEWS

Deadline for December newsletter: November 20

E-mail articles to rferri@udel.edu

Hollymount, Kaitlin Philcox, reporting

For our second meeting, we were happy to announce that we did a great job cleaning-up the adopt-a-beach, with no rain! A couple members attended the State Fair ground for the Arts and Crafts Fair. We got inspired. We received an honorable mention for our wonderful window display in the Milton Library! Holly Anderson led the 4-H pledge,

Sarah Tappan led the American pledge. We introduced two new members to our club, Christopher Dean and Emma O’Donnell. Holly gave the report on the Junior Council and Sara gave the report on the achievement banquet. We are looking forward to our Hollymount campfire on Lewes beach, the food drive at Superfresh grocery store and the fantasy trail. Colby reported on the Hollymount website. Come check us out at http://hollymount4H.clubspaces.com! We also will have 11 volunteers for the fantasy trail at Cape Henlopen State Park. It will be a great time for all!

Cypress Heart & Hands, Haylee Wells, reporting

Welcome Jackie and Rebecca to Cypress Hearts and Hands 4-H Club. We all hope you have a wonderful time. At our last meeting, our club had another election of officers, congrats to Rebecca our Vice President, Haylee our Reporter, and Ashley W. our Correspondent. Also thank you Mr. Steve Records for giving a fire safety demonstration, it was really fun to dress up in your equipment.

Stateline, Amber Russell, reporting

Our last meeting was held on Wednesday, October 8. We had 19 members in attendance. We had fun painting a wooden pumpkin for our club craft. Our Safety Presentation was on Trick or Treating and we played a candy corn relay race. We discussed our window display "See Yourself in 4-H" which was displayed in the window at Burton's Hardware, downtown Seaford. Our committee did a great job! We hope you got to see it. We made a work schedule for the Apple Scrapple Festival, we will sell hot dogs to fund our club's activities. Thank you for helping. Looking forward to our next meeting that will be held on November 12 at Gethsemane United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall in Reliance, Delaware. All are welcome to attend.

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CLUB NEWS

Deadline for December newsletter: November 20

E-mail articles to rferri@udel.edu

Seaford Blue Jays, Zach Cannon, reporting The October meeting was called to order on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. Our newly elected officers for the year are as follows: President - Maggie Durig, Vice-President - Nathan Bradley, Treasurer - Shannon Bradley, Secretary - Madeline Gilbert and Reporter - Zach Cannon. We have also had two perspective new members attend our last two meetings. We have been busy planning our upcoming activities and ways to serve our community. The club met towards the end of September to work on our 4-H sign to promote National 4-H Week. We painted our hands green and made clovers out of their impressions. It looked really cool and was a lot of fun to do. The sign was displayed on Route 13 Alt. in front of a local business. So far, we are planning to volunteer and donate items to a local SPCA, in addition to making and delivering meals to those in need for the holidays. As a fundraiser for our club, we are in the

process of starting a recycling program by collecting used ink cartridges, toner and old cell phones. Ann Nesbitt, of the Seaford Library, came to our meeting and gave a presentation about the new library that is going to be built out by the Ross Mansion. Ground has already been broken and the library should be completed by next fall. Our club volunteered to help them with landscaping when they are ready. Congratulations to Maggie Durig, Madeline Gilbert, Cole Koski, Shannon Bradley and Nathan Bradley for the awards they received at the Achievement Night Banquet. All of our club members received pins for having 100% participation for completing project books. We look forward to another great year!

Lord Baltimore Helping Hands, Kathy DiSabatino, reporting

We met at Miss Carlene’s house and welcomed some new members: Emilyee Wright, Bethany Satterfield, and Danielle Thompson (Bethany’s sister, Alicia will

join us in October). Emilyee and Karin led us in the pledges, and then Miss Kathy spoke about the upcoming year. Each 4- H’er will give a talk/demonstration at a meeting and will also be responsible for cleaning-up for at least two meetings. There was a sign-up sheet for those responsibilities, as well as attending the Jr. Council meetings. Our club leadership responsibilities are: President: Ashley Conroe Vice-President: Jillian Harkness Secretary: Dan Harkness Reporters: Natalie Gano, Karin Pusey Phone tree callers: Maggie Ford, Flynn Mullins

Miss Sally and Miss Kathy talked about a fall clean-up for the road we have adopted. We’ll sign-up for a weeknight or weekend day in October at our next meeting. It was agreed that we would contact Miss Becky about a ceramic project at our December pot luck dinner meeting. Miss Renee is organizing the window display; Karin shared her idea of the “Treasures of 4-H.” They will E-mail everyone about the date and time to bring supplies together and begin working on it. After everyone signed-up for this year’s projects, we enjoyed ice pops courtesy of Miss Carlene. Our next meeting will be at Lord Baltimore School, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8.

Hickory Tree 4-H, Breana Nathan, reporting

Hi, this is the reporter Breana. We have been getting ready for the pumpkin contest. I bet that it is going to be very exciting. We can’t wait to see how our pumpkins do. We also finished our window display. Our theme was called “Take a Shot Join 4-H”. Our window display had basketballs hanging

and it had all kinds of sportsmanship words. It was really nice. Also, this week we will be having our next meeting on Friday, October 17 and we will be seeing our first newsletter of the year. I hope you like my news article and I am looking forward to writing another news article very very soon.

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CLUB NEWS

Deadline for December newsletter: November 20

E-mail articles to rferri@udel.edu

Sussex Lighthouses, David Collier, reporting This month our 4-H club (Sussex Lighthouses) went to Mallard Lodge. It is a nature and wild life center in the marshlands near Woodland Beach. We stayed over night in the lodge, but before we went to bed, we had a campfire made by self-proclaimed expert fire maker Wayne Biggs (Ha-ha). We made smores and played a game called Delaware Marsh Land Symphony organized by Sharon Collier. We have no clue when the parents went to bed. The next morning we woke up and ate a hardy breakfast. (Well, most of us got up in the morning, but one mom slept in and we will not tell you it was Mrs. Ramona.) After every one was up finally, we

started our first class on birds organized by Carolyn Biggs. First, we played a game called What Do You Eat with That Beak? This game helped us learn what different beaks birds have and how they use them. We walked down the road and climbed the observation tower to identify birds. We mainly observed Canadian Geese, Snow Geese, Egrets, and Herons. The older kids went canoeing and the younger members went fishing. It was an eventful day fishing. Our members caught approximately 33 fish. Alex Greenlee caught the largest fish; it was a full-size Large Mouth Bass caught with a worm instead of a lure!!!! That must have been a big worm. Garret Biggs, Antony and Marcia Duron, Nate, Sharon, and William Patterson, and Adam Greenlee caught Blue Gill. One of our clover buds, Catlin Greenlee, caught a young Bass by herself. When we finished fishing, we rested and then had a pizza party to end the day.

Lord Baltimore Helping Hands, Natalie Gano, reporting

The October meeting was held on October 8 at Lord Baltimore Elementary School. Mrs. Carlene started the meeting by handing out the awards for the project books. Everyone in our club turned in a project book this year, way to go! Karin and Trevor Pusey led a fall craft. We got to make spiders out of little pots that were painted black. For the spider’s head we used a pom-pom with google eyes. Then pipe cleaners for the legs. It was a lot of fun and the spiders looked great! Now we can enter them in the Fair. In honor of National 4-H Week and Mrs. Carlene’s birthday, we enjoyed delicious ice cream cake. Happy Birthday Mrs. Carlene! To top all this off Trevor Pusey brought his adorable Guinea Pig, named Jill in for a demonstration. He told us how he cares for her, what she eats and why he loves having a guinea pig as a pet. Also thank you to everyone, especially The Pusey family who helped in the making of the wonderful window display. It turned out great and we had a lot of fun making it too! This meeting was tons of fun! Hope to see everyone in November!

Sussex County Bunny Busters, Dustin Waller, reporting

Hello, 4-H’ers. This month’s Bunny Busters meeting had seven people in attendance. This meeting was exciting, Mr. Joe brought all male rabbits to give away for free. In the new rabbit kit, there was a poster with a picture of a rabbit. So, Mr. Joe had the kids name the parts of the rabbit. It was cool because after the kids had named the parts, the parents came up and also named the parts. Also, in the new kit was a rabbit tattooing package. So, Mr. Joe painted the tattoos and he had tagged a piece of paper. Then, at the end of the meeting we did a hangman game on the rabbit poster. In the next meeting, we are hoping to elect new officers. All the meetings will now be held on the second Thursday of each month and it will be at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be on Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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• Calendar - Pages 2 - 3 • County Events - Pages 4 - 5 • State Teen Council Fall Leadership Series - Page 6 • Woodworking Workshop & No-Sew Workshop - Page 7 • 4 Little Clovers Dinner Theater - Pages 8 - 9 • 4-H Club News - Pages 10 - 13