FOCUS ON 4-H
A l l e g a n y C o u n t y, M D
January/February 2016
ITEMS DUE TO 4-H OFFICE FEBRUARY 1
The following are due to our office by February 1, 2016:
UPCOMING EVENTS
January
 1—UME Office Closed
 10—Resumes for national
trips due to Lacie.
 15—Resumes for national
4-H Record Books for 2015
4-H Enrollment forms (members and volunteers) for 2016
Club Secretary Book which includes Public Relations Effort
by
Clubs Form AA-4H/HE4 for 2015
Charter forms for 2016
2016 Planning Calendar
2016 Club Officer list
trips to State 4-H Office.
 17—MD 4-H Gala
 18—UME Office Closed
 22 to 24—World Horse
Expo
February
 1—Due to 4-H Office:
Record Books,
Enrollment Forms,
Secretary Books
 TBA—Livestock
Skillathon Practice, 6:30
p.m.
BAD WEATHER POLICY
Now that winter is here, we want to remind
everyone of the bad weather policy for 4-H
activities.
If there is no school or early dismissal from school in Allegany
County due to inclement weather, all county sponsored 4-H events
that day/evening will be cancelled. Contact your club leader or our
office to determine if club activities are cancelled.
4-H COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for the 2016/2017 academic year will
be accepted beginning February 1. 4-H members
planning to continue their education after high
school and returning students are encouraged to
apply.
Applications are available at the UME Office, by emailing
jparrish@umd.edu, or at
http://extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth/4-h-forms
Deadline is June 1, 2015—No exceptions.
The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate
against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin,
marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
NATIONAL 4-H
CONGRESS/WEST
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE,
VIRGINIA CONFERENCE,
AND CAMP MINIWANCA
Visit http://
www.extension.umd.edu/sites/
default/files/_docs/programs/4H/awards/Trips%20Details.pdf
for descriptions of each.
Applications due January 12.
Conferences take place fall
2016.
Lacie can help you prepare
these if you have questions or
need assistance.
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4-H SKI DAYS
4-H Day at the Wisp is scheduled for January 29,
2016 & February 25, 2016 at the Wisp Ski
Resort, McHenry, Maryland. As in the past, 4-Hers
and families are invited to take advantage of the
event. More information and registration forms are
available at the links below:
 January 29—https://extension.umd.edu/events/fri-2016-0129-0900-4-h-day-wisp
Deadline to register is January 20.
 February 25—https://extension.umd.edu/events/thu-2016-02
-25-0900-4-h-day-wisp
Deadline to register is February 20.
If you need additional information, call 301-334-6962 .
 Complete the application at
http://www.extension.umd.edu/
sites/default/files/_docs/
programs/4-H/awards/
NatOutOfStateTripsApp2011.p
df
 Complete Essay – Essay
topic : Write an essay on your
most memorable 4-H
experience that will highlight
the positive experiences you
have had in 4-H and what you
would share with someone 10
or 20 years from now. No more
than two pages, double
spaced, no less than 1 inch
margins, no less than 12 pt
font, Times New Roman font
type only
 Complete 4-H Resume – No
more than three pages, single
spaced, no less than 1 inch
margins, no less than 12 pt,
Times News Roman font type
only; focus on categories of
leadership, citizenship, and life
skills (examples found at http://
www.extension.umd.edu/sites/
default/files/_docs/programs/4H/awards/The4-HResume.pdf )
The Appalachia Grows Small Farms
Conference will provide the
opportunity for farmers from Western
Maryland, West Virginia, and
Southwestern Pennsylvania to gain
valuable information and network with
other farms and agriculture
entrepreneurs. Join us to make the
event a success!
January 22 & 23, 2016
Allegany County Fairgrounds
Free sessions on Friday for 4-H and FFA Youth.
9:30 a.m.
Registration and Refreshments
10:00 a.m. Youth Entrepreneurship
12:00 p.m. Lunch—Sponsored by Farm Credit
of the Virginias
12:30 p.m. Lunch Keynote Address
1:00 to 3:00 Farm Marketing Success
4:00 p.m.
Winter Farmers Market
5:00 p.m.
“Taste of Appalachia”
For complete agenda and more information check us
out on the web at: www.appgrows.com
For Youth Sessions, contact the Garrett County
Extension Office at 301-334-6960 by January 15, 2016.
MARYLAND FRIEND OF
4-H AWARD
RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 1
TO THE 4-H OFFICE. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
The Maryland Friend of 4-H
Award is designed to
recognize an individual that
has provided extensive
service, leadership, resources
or financial support to the 4-H
program, at the local, county,
state or national level. The
recognition can be for
leadership and service to
project areas, a specific
activity or program, or to 4-H
resource development. This
award is designed to recognize
their support regardless of the
length of time, therefore, a
nominee may have only one
year of support, but that
support would be substantial
and/or vital to one or more 4-H
programs. This award does not
apply to any UME Volunteer or
Professional.
Your record book must contain the following items to be
considered complete:
1. Sturdy Cover - A 4-H record book cover, other notebook
or report cover with fasteners.
Please put your name on the front of the book.
2. Title page – Name, recent photo, 4-H age and club
name(s).
3. Table of Contents – List items in your book.
4. Maryland 4-H Summary Record - Submit only one for
the current year.
5. 4-H Story - Include information about your year in 4-H
such as projects and activities.
6. 4-H Project Record - Complete one for each project
area. If a 4-H project workbook was used, put it behind
that project sheet.
For a nomination form, email
jparrish@umd.edu or call
301-724-3320. Completed
forms are due April 1, 2016.
CERTIFIED 4-H
VOLUNTEERS
As a 4-H Volunteer you are an
official member of our
Maryland 4-H Volunteer
Association! Thanks for giving
your time and talents to help
our Maryland 4-Hers "Make
the Best Better!"
For Volunteer Association ByLaws and meeting dates, visit:
http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/
volunteers
Awards and Fair Eligibility:
To receive a ribbon and certificate/seal:
members must complete a record book with
at least one completed project record inside. Pins are
given for each complete project record.
 To meet fair eligibility to show livestock: members
must submit a complete record book with a completed
project sheet for each livestock project exhibited at the
2015 fair to show at the 2016 fair. (See note below.)

For a Record Book Guide which gives the order of the
record book and what not to put in your record book, email
jparrish@umd.edu or visit:
https://www.extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth/4
-h-forms
Note: In hopes of improving the quality of livestock
project records, Allegany County 4-H required only a project
record (with the full record book being optional) for a trial
period of three years. Due to lack of significant
improvement, we will be returning to the requirement of a
full 2015 4-H record book to exhibit at the 2016 Allegany
County Fair.
Don’t forget to have your leader review and sign the
book before you turn it in on February 1.
COUNTY LIBRARY
PROGRAMS
South Cumberland Lego Club
When: Wednesday, January
06, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Where: South Cumberland
Library at Meeting Room
Children of all ages are welcome
to come and play with Legos!
Bring a camera to take pictures
of your creations because the
Legos have to stay at the library!
GC Lego Engineers
When: Saturday, January 09,
2016 - 5:30 PM
Where: George's Creek Library
at Meeting Room
Bring your friends and be
creative with Lego's. We will
display your creations for
everyone to enjoy.
George's Creek Area Art
Connections
When: Thursday, January 14,
2016 - 5:30 PM
Where: George's Creek Library
at Meeting Room
Come paint with Julie, and learn
exciting art techniques.
Local Libraries:
Frostburg
301-687-0790
George’s Creek
301-463-2629
LaVale
301-729-0855
South Cumberland
301-724-1607
Washington Street
301-777-1200
Westernport
301-359-0455
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
WINTER CHALLENGE 2016
January 1 to March 20, 2016
Get out and get active!
Just take photos during your walk or other activity and post it
to one of the following social media sites along with the
hashtag: #makewalkingeasy
Facebook:
Twitter:
Instagram:
Email:
Make Healthy Choices Easy
@makehealthyeasy
@makehealthyeasy
jmthomas@wmhs.com
Show us how you stay fit and warm as you participate in your
favorite winter-time activities! Grand prize by random
drawing.
Call WMHS Community Health & Wellness at 240-964-8424
with any questions.
SMART MOVES
February 29 to May 16, 2016
Riverside YMCA
Mondays:
6:15 to 7:00 p.m. Fitness Fun
Wednesdays: 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. Fitness Fun
7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Interactive Lesson
Fee: $20 deposit which is refundable if you attend 20 out of
24 sessions and make 1 nutrition and 1 physical activity
behavior change.
Call 240-964-8417 or email jmthomas@wmhs.com for more
information.
ANIMAL SCIENCE NEWS
Record Keeping Forms:

BEEF TAGGING

Over 20 beef were tagged
on Saturday, November 21
for steer tagging.
Thank to the volunteers who
assisted: Joann Flinn,
Danielle Stonestreet, Lee
Heavner, Eddie Ott.
Also thank you to Howard
Cessna for assisting and
allowing 4-H to use his farm
for the tagging.
VOLUNTEERS
Do you want to keep up to
date with MD 4-H Animal
Science Program activities
and events?
There are several e-mail lists
established for volunteers
affiliated with the 4-H Animal
Science Programs. The list
will be monitored to prevent
unrelated emails and viruses
from being distributed.
 4-H Horse Volunteers
 4-H Dog Volunteers
 4-H Poultry Volunteers
 4-H Livestock Volunteers
To join a list, email your
request to
canders2@umd.edu
with your name, county and
email address.
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
4-H Large Animal Market Project Record: Complete one per
project type for market steers, feeder steers, market sheep,
market goats, market swine.
 Example: Garfield took a market steer, a feeder steer,
and a market sheep. Garfield should have three
market project records completed.
4-H Large Animal Breeding Project Record: Complete one
per species for breeding beef, breeding sheep, breeding
meat goats, breeding dairy goats, breeding dairy cattle,
breeding swine.
 Example: Garfield took a breeding sheep and a
breeding beef. Garfield should have two breeding
project records completed.
4-H Poultry Project Record: Complete one for all poultry –
market chickens, fancy chickens, layer chickens, etc.
 Example: Garfield took a pen of market chickens and
a pen of fancy chickens. Garfield should have one
poultry project record completed.
4-H Rabbit/Cavy Project Record: Complete one per category
– market rabbits, breeding rabbits.
 Example: Garfield took a pen of market rabbits and a
pen of breeding rabbits. Garfield should have two
rabbit project records completed.
4-H Horse Project Record: Complete one for all horses.
 Example: Garfield took a horse to the fair. Garfield
should have one horse project records completed.
2016 WORLD HORSE EXPO &
4-H HORSE ART CONTEST
JANUARY 22-24, 2016
The annual Maryland 4-H Horse Art Contest will take place
during the Maryland Horse World Expo to be held January 22 to
24, 2016 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium,
MD. Entries must be received by no later than Thursday,
January 14, 2016. Entries will be judged on January 22.
Entry forms are available at the UME Office or email
jparrish@umd.edu.
Please contact Brittany Hoffman at bhoffma2@umd.edu or
301-314-7826 if you have any questions.
VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Below are awards for which you can nominate an Allegany
County registered 4-H Volunteer.

The 4-H Service Award is designed to reward a nominee
who has performed numerous, unselfish acts of service to 4-H
and others throughout their community and their state. This
nominee will be one who performs acts of service from the
most menial to the most important with a giving spirit both
within the 4-H community and their world.

The 4-H Citizenship Award should recognize an individual
that exemplifies sterling citizenship characteristics. This
individual should have a record of commitment to their club,
community and country and should be a mentor to others
providing inspiration and encouragement to others to do the
same.

The 4-H Leadership Award should recognize individuals
who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills on the local,
county, state and possibly national level. These nominees’
leadership skills should show initiative, innovation, and a
dedication to the 4-H program with the ability to make things
happen.

Honorary 4-H Club Members: The nominees must have
volunteered for 3 or more years and were not 4-H members as
a youth. They have become involved in the 4-H organization
as adults. They have given outstanding leadership to 4-H with
exemplary results. They help make a difference in the lives of
youth and families. This award is a great way to recognize
those involved in the military or after-school programs or for
special interest leader recognition.

The 4-H Alumni Award is designed to honor 4-H members
who have continued their love and support of 4-H into their
adult lives. Hard work and determination has led to exemplary
personal success and the nominee attributes this success to
the life skills learned as a 4-H member. This nominee’s
continuing dedication to and acknowledgement of the 4-H
program should be the main criteria for this award.
STATE EVENT POSSIBILITIES
Maryland 4-H has many
competitive events. Check
them out and let Lacie know if
you would be interested.
Animal Science Events
 Dairy Bowl
 Dairy Judging
 Dog Bowl
 Dairy Goat Judging
 Hippology
 Horse Judging
 Horse Communication
 Horse Bowl
 Egg Preparation
 Poultry & Egg Judging
 Avian Bowl
 Livestock Judging
 Livestock Skillathon
 Rabbit Judging
Engineering Events
 Bicycle Safety
 Lawn Tractor
 Tractor Operator Safety
 Small Engine
 Electric
 Computer
 Robotics
Other Events
 Horticulture Judging
 Fashion Revue
 4-H Presents!
 Public Speaking
For a nomination form, email jparrish@umd.edu or call
301-724-3320. Completed forms are due April 1 to the UME
Office.
4-H IN THE NEWS!!
Submit your photos and articles to jparrish@umd.edu by the following dates:
February 18; April 18; June 18; August 18; October 18; December 18.
SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER
Members of the Paws
N Pals 4-H Club
recently signed
Christmas cards and
made over 18 dozen
cookies. These items
were packaged and
sent to service men
and women. In
addition to club members, three visitors also
attended the meeting.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Members of the newly formed 4-H club,
Westernport Bulldogs, participated in the
Christmas parade in Westernport.
The club also visited the Salvation Army to
help serve Thanksgiving dinner.
LIVE NATIVITY
Members of the Mt. &
Valley 4-H Club
recently assisted with
the live nativity scene
at Prosperity United
Methodist Church.
Members provided
animals and some
took part in the actual
scene.
VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS
 Create handmade cards and pass them out to
JANUARY
BIRTHDAYS!
Emily Book
Rebekah Book
Brooke Dougherty
Keith Fairgrieve, Jr.
Carmen Fox
Christian Humbertson
Owen Llewellyn
Dekota Mason
Benjamin Northcraft
Avery Painter
Chloe Richards
Harley Smith
Darrah Speis
Logan Westfall
Kolton Whorton
Alexandra Yantz
FEBRUARY
BIRTHDAYS!
Alexis Baker
Kylee Cessna
Tiffany Cooper
Allyson Crowe
MaKenna Holliday
Andrew Mahovich
Charles O’Boyle
Thomas Price
Jenna Puffinburger
Matthew Puffinburger
Raya Siebert
Ava Strawderman
Bailey Thompson
Dillon Young

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
the residents of a local nursing home on
Valentine’s Day. Do a simple craft with the
residents who are able to do them.
Make Valentines for a local homeless shelter
that houses families. Collect new teddy bears or small stuffed
animals to add to the cards.
Place Valentines on the doors of a retirement community. Leave
small potted flowers on the doorstep.
Make cookies, cupcakes, or other Valentine’s Day goody. Then
take them to the local fire station or police station to thank them for
their service.
Adopt a deployed military troop. Send Valentine’s Day-themed
care packages with cards thanking them for their service to our
country.
WHITE CHOCOLATE PIE
Ingredients:
 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped toping,
thawed, divided
 1 chocolate crumb crust (8 inches)
 1-1/4 cups cold milk
 1 package (3.3 ounces) instant white
chocolate pudding mix
 Red food coloring
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and
1/4 cup whipped topping until smooth. Spread over crust.
2. In a small bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2
minutes (mixture will be thick). Pour over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
3. Tint remaining whipped topping pink with red food coloring.
Spread over pie just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com
2016 4-H CALENDAR
January
 1—UME Office Closed
 10—Resumes for national trips due
to Lacie.
 15—Resumes for national trips to
State 4-H Office.
 17—MD 4-H Gala
 18—UME Office Closed
 22 to 24—World Horse Expo
April
February
March
May
June
 1—Due to 4-H Office: Record
 4—County Public Speaking Contest,
Books, Enrollment Forms, Secretary
6:30 p.m.
Books
 5—State Livestock Skillathon
 TBA—Livestock Skillathon
 22—Officer Training, 6:30 p.m.
Practice, 6:30 p.m.
 25—Easter Egg Hunt, UME Closed
 9ato 14—National 4-H Conference  2—ALL Livestock Registrations,
 12— New UME Volunteer Training,
County Bred Entry Cards, Bred &
 1—MD 4-H Foundation scholarship
August
September
 1—QA and Horse Standards must be 
completed.

 4—UME Closed

 12—Fair set up & picnic

 17 to 23—Allegany County Fair
 22—4-H Presents at Fair
 23—4-H Livestock Sale at Fair
 31—State Fair entries due
October
 2 to 8—National 4-H Week
 4—New UME Volunteer Training
 10—National Trip applications to
 9—Record Book Workshop
 11—Veterans’ Day, UME
 15—National Trip applications to
State Office
 19—Record Book Workshop
 TSC paper clover sales TBA
26 to Sept. 5—Maryland State Fair
27—State engineering contests
28—Robotics challenge at State Fair
31—Diamond Clover Level 6
proposal due to UME Office.
November

Lacie.
due to 4-H Office.
Owned Entry Cards, Horse, Chicken,
Rabbit Registrations, Breeding/
Performance Leases—for all animals
exhibiting at fair—both breeding and
market!
7 to 8—MD Sheep & Wool Festival
 21—4-H/FFA District Livestock
Show, Garrett County
 30—Memorial Day, UME Closed
6:00 p.m.
 23—Spring livestock tagging, 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m.
 24—Achievement Dinner, 3:00 p.m.
 30—Maryland Day, State Public
Speaking

July
 1—County scholarship applications



applications due.
 7—Record Book workshop, 6:30
p.m.
 26-30—Camp Algawa
 26-30—MD 4-H Teen Congress
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
Enrollment for new 4-H year begins.
3—State Livestock Judging
4—State Fashion Revue
5—State Rifle Match
5—State Judging Contests at State
Fair
 7—Labor Day, UME Office Closed
December
1—Market Steer registrations,
County Bred Entry Cards, Bred &
Office closed
Owned Entry Cards due to 4-H
15—Treasurer’s Books with
Office.
Annual Financial Report & Club
26 to 30—UME Office Closed for
Inventory Report for July 1, 2015 to
winter break
June 30, 2016
18 to 20—MD 4-H Volunteer Forum
19—County steer tagging, 8-10 a.m.
24 to 25—UME Office closed for
Thanksgiving
Dates and Times Subject to Change
Allegany County Office
One Commerce Drive
Cumberland, Maryland 21502
4-H Faculty/Staff
Lacie Ashby
Extension Educator
lashby@umd.edu
Jessica Mellon
Extension Educator
jmellon2@umd.edu
Jody Parrish
Administrative Assistant
jparrish@umd.edu
301-724-3320
http://extension.umd.edu/allegany-county/4-h-youth
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