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owan County 4-H is excited once again to have the opportunity to partner with local schools to

distribute our monthly newsletters to all students in grades 3rd-5th! The newsletters is our way of

inviting potential new members to try 4-H and the best way to let current club members know

about upcoming events.

Here are some things you need to know about Rowan County 4-H:

4-H is the largest youth organization in the world and in Rowan County we have more than 3,000 youth members.

Most 4-H activities are free and held locally.

4-H is more than Camp: program areas include Leadership Development, Communications and Expressive Arts, Health, Family and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resources and SET (Science, Engineering and Technology).

Our Motto is “Learn By Doing” so most activities are hands on and lots of fun!

In addition to clubs, camps and special activity members can complete many 4-H projects at home with the help of an adult.

4-H will have in-school clubs for all 3rd-5th grade classes and school enrichment programs for Middle and High School students.

If you live or go to school in Rowan County and are 5-8 years old, then you are eligible

to participate in our exciting 4-H program.

Welcome to the Rowan County 4-H 2016-2017 program year!

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Cooperative Extension Service Rowan County 600 West Main Street Morehead, KY 40351 (606)784-5457 Fax: (606) 784-5457 rcford@uky.edu

Fall 2016

What is 4-H? 4-H is to improve the livelihood of youth in the community in which we live in. The mission of Rowan County 4-H

is to be an instrument for community growth, specializing in innovative educational programs to increase

diversified educational opportunities for all Rowan County youth through in school 4-H Clubs, Afterschool

programming, Special Interest Clubs, Community Clubs, SPIN Clubs and Camps.

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Head – 4-H challenges you to think and make decisions,

both for yourself and as a member of a group.

Heart – It can be tough growing up in today’s society. To

sort out their ideas and emotions, 4-H members often talk

to club leaders and to each other about what matters to

them.

Hands – In 4-H, you learn skills that you can use for the

rest of your life. You won’t just talk about it, you will

actually get your hands on it. . . learn by doing.

Health – Being healthy means feeling good; doing your

best to balance school, friends, and family; and making the

best choices.

What Do the H’s Stand for?

You can go to camp, learn to shop wisely, give a

demonstration, grow vegetables, hatch an egg, chat

on a computer, make bread, shadow an adult at work,

choose to eat healthy foods, give a speech, cure a

ham, or conquer an obstacle course. You can perform

in a skit, make a birdhouse, start a business, shear

sheep, take pictures, learn about electricity, judge soil,

barbeque chicken, or drive a tractor. You can decorate

a room, ride in a bike rodeo, be part of an

international exchange, learn to sew, raise an animal,

or protect the environment and there are lots of more

things!

What Do Kids Do in 4-H?

The 4-H year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31

at the conclusion of the state fair. To be a 4-H Member, you

must complete an enrollment form. All 4th & 5th grade

students will complete an enrollment form during their first

club meeting at school. The middle and high school students

will have the opportunity to participate in their respective

club days at school or with other school enrichment

activities. If you need an enrollment form, you may call the

4-H Office at 606.784.5457 or email rcford@uky.edu. Visit

the Rowan County 4-H Website at

http://ces.ca.uky.edu/rowan/ and visit us on Facebook.

MEMBERSHIP

BE A

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are the backbone of the Rowan County 4-H

Program. We have many great individuals who donate their

time and talents to Rowan County 4-H. However, we are

always looking for more good people to share their

knowledge and skills in the 4-H Program. If you have the

desire to volunteer, please contact the Extension Office. The

4-H program cannot grow without people like you.

Immediate Need – 4-H Cloverbud Leader (5-8 year olds)

and volunteers to teach a series of workshops:

woodworking, photography, entomology, and SET (Science,

Engineering & Technology).

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4-H Club Meetings will begin in the month of October.

Date Time Location

October 5, 2016 4:00 - 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

October 10, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

October 19, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M Rowan County Extension Office

October 26, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

November 2, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

November 16, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

November 23, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

November 30, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

December 5, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

December 12, 2016 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

December 19, 2016 4:00 – 5:30 P.M. Rowan County Extension Office

National Youth Science Day

October 5, 2016

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Fall Recipes to try Fruit and Peanut Butter Dip

•6 cups any fruit (ideas: apple slices, banana

slices, pear slices, grapes, strawberries, melon

slices

•½ cup non-fat, plain yogurt

•½ teaspoon vanilla

•½ cup peanut butter

❶Prepare fruit by washing and slicing if needed.

❷Arrange fruit on a plate around a small bowl.

❸To make dip, mix yogurt, vanilla and peanut

butter in a small bowl and mix well

❹Chill dip in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Number of servings: 6

Nutrition Facts per serving: 179 calories, 8 g total

fat, 2 g saturated fat, 83 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g

dietary fiber, 5 g protein.

Source: What’s Cooking USDA Mixing Bowl – Healthy

Choice Newsletter

Apple Cranberry Salad

•1 head (about 10 cups of lettuce, torn

•2 medium apples, slice

•½ cup walnuts, chopped

•½ cup dried cranberries

•½ cup green onions, slice

•¾ cup vinaigrette dressing of choice

❶Toss lettuce, apples, walnuts, cranberries, and

onions in large bowl.

❷Add dressing; toss to coat. Serve.

Number of servings: 8

Nutrition Facts per serving: 140 calories, 5 g total

fat, 0 g saturated fat, 10 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g

dietary fiber, 2 g protein . Source: What’s Cooking? USDA

Mixing Bowl – Healthy Choice Newsletter

Self-Esteem What is self-

Esteem?

Self-esteem is your

overall opinion of

yourself – how you feel about your abilities and

limitations. When you have healthy self-esteem,

you feel good about yourself and see yourself as

deserving the respect of others. When you have

low self-esteem, you put little value on your

opinion and ideas. You might constantly worry

that you aren’t good enough.

Factors that shape and influence

self-esteem

Self-esteem begins to form in early childhood.

Factors that can influence self-esteem include:

●Your own thoughts and perception

●How other people react to you

●Experiences at home, school, work and in the

community

●Illness, disability or injury

●Culture or religion

●Role and status in society

●Media messages

Relationships with those close to you – parents,

siblings, peers, teachers another important

contacts – are important to your self-esteem.

Many beliefs you hold about yourself today

reflect messages you’ve received from these

people over time.

Source: 1998-2016 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education &

Research

References: Branden N. (1969) The Psychology of Self-esteem.

New York: Bantam.

Maslow A. (1987). Motivation and Personality (3rd.ed). New

York: Harper & Row.

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Consumer & Financial Education Poster – Level 1 - Cadence Caskey – ( blue ribbon) Class Champion

Poster – Level 1 – Presley Cornett – (blue ribbon)

Arts & Crafts Jewelry Beadwork – Junior Division – Kelsey Clark (blue ribbon

Watercolor painting – Junior Division – Kelsey Clark (blue ribbon)

Country Hamm Junior Division – 10 years old non –smoked – Dylan Bentley – (red ribbon) 3rd in class

Junior Division – 10 years old non-smoked – Brandon Murray – (red ribbon)

Junior Division – 11 years old non-smoked – Haven Ford – (blue ribbon)

Photography

Level 1 – My Community – Dylan Bentley – (blue ribbon)

Level 2 – Landscape - Dylan Bentley - (white ribbon)

Congratulations! To all of our State Fair Project Winners

for a job well done!

JOB WELL DONE!

Before toothpaste was invented, people used lemon juice to brush their teeth! Toothpaste was only

invented about 100 years ago!

HEALTH BULLETIN: Have you ever had a cavity? When going to the dentist you do not want to hear

you have a cavity. A cavity is a place on your tooth, like a small hole, where there is tooth decay. Did

you know that if it is not taken care of it can get bigger over time? To take care of your teeth:

●Brush at least two times a day. Before you go to bed is an important time to brush.

●Brush your teeth in a circular motion.

●Don’t forget to floss your teeth.

●See the dentist two times a year for a checkup.

Did you

know?

Can you unscramble these Words?

NDTSIET:________________________________

LEUAPQ_________________________________

YTICVA__________________________________

HUSRB:__________________________________

SOLFS:___________________________________

JUST FOR FUN

Source: http//kidshealth.org/en/kids/cavity.html

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A total of 168 campers and leaders attended 4-H Camp during the week of June 21-24 at J.M. Feltner 4-H

Camp in London. Some of the activities/classes campers participated in were archery, high ropes, rifle,

arts & crafts, recreation, swimming, nature, robotics, canoeing and much more.

4-H Camp June 6-9, 2017

Activities/classes: Archery, Rifle, High Ropes, Arts & Crafts,

Recreation, Swimming, Nature, Robotics, Canoeing & much more

Save the date! Mark your

calendar for 4-H Camp 2017!

Date is June 6-9.

Summer 2016 4-H Campers

June 2017

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Sincerely,

Raven C Ford

County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits

discrimination in its programs and employment

on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion,

disability, or national origin. To file a complaint of

discrimination, contact Tim West, UK College of

Agriculture, 859-257-3879; Terry Allen or Patty

Bender, UK Office of Institutional Equity and

Equal Opportunity, 859-257-8927; or the USDA,

Director Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W

Whitten Bldg., 14th & Independence Ave. SW,

Washington, DC 20250-9410 (202-720-5964)

Helpful Links:

www.facebook.com/rowancounty4h

http://rowan.ca.uky.edu

http://ces.ca.uky.edu/ces

www.4-h.org