HARFORD COUNTY ● PO BOX 663 ● FOREST HILL, MD 21050 ● 410-638-3255 ● FAX 410-638-3053 ● www.harford.umd.edu
SUMMER EDITION ~ 2013
NEXT
VOLUNTEER
ASSOCIATION
MEETING
September 9
7:00 p.m. at the
Extension Office
Sheep & Wool
Skillathon, May 6
At the MD Sheep
& Wool Festival
FYI - WEEKLY
UPDATES ARE
EMAILED TO THE
CLUB LEADERS’
EVERY FRIDAY OR
AS EVENTS
OCCUR
Congratulations
Graduates!
We welcome you
to share your
knowledge and
experience with
new members or
clubs as a UME
volunteer.
Congratulations and Thank You to the Miller Family for selling
the most farm fair catalog ads and to the Homeschool Heart in
Hand 4-H Club, which was the top selling club.
Congratulations to Kayla Smithson whose drawing was chosen for
the yearbook cover.
Congratulations to the Harford County 4-H Horse Bowl
participants and their coaches Rachel Buckler and Christina
Stillwell-Deaner. Corina Clayton, Alexa Deaner, Twilight Hilsbos
and Angel Wiggins represented the junior team. Mary Fraiji, Tori
Hilsbos, Caleb Olsen, Emma Olsen and MaryOlsen represented the
intermediate team. The Junior Team placed 8th and the
Intermediate Team placed 5th.
Congratulations 4-H Livestock Skillathon participants. Ian
Forbes placed in the top 20 at #15 for the junior individual
contest. This statewide event was held on March 2 in
Hagerstown and there was a total of 147 participants for all
age groups. Thanks to Karen Holloway for co-chairing this
event.
Educating People To Help Themselves
Local Governments – U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating
The University of Maryland is equal opportunity. The University’s policies, programs and activities are in conformance with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations on
nondiscrimination regarding race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex and disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; or related legal
requirements should be directed to the Director of Personnel/Human Relations, Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Symons Hall, College Park,
MD 20742.
ENTRY DEADLINE
JUNE 14
This is a firm deadline –
NO EXCEPTIONS
ALL entries (indoor &
outdoor) will be
completed online!!!
The online entries will
cease at midnight on
June 14 and you will no
longer be able to make
an entry.
Don’t let faulty
computers or bad
internet connections
keep you from
registering on time.
Plan ahead and enter
early to avoid the
disappointment of not
being able to show!
FAIR ENTRY
PACKET PICK-UP
Congratulations to Harford County Public Speaking/Communication
Contest Participants and thank you to the judges: Rachel Buckler,
Cortney Flock, Jake Freeman, Sherri Freeman and Donna Ichniowski .
Extemporaneous: Sr. Champion-Kelly Foulk and Res. ChampionLydia Braun. Int. Champion-Kirsten DiBastiani and Res. ChampionNikki Holmes. Jr. Champion-Anthony Fulco, Res. Champion-Kayla
Smithson, Blue Ribbons-Mary Anne Moubarak and Mohammed
Moubarak. Interpretations: Int. Champion-Stephen Schultz, Res.
Champion-Mariel Davis and Blue Ribbon-Nikki Holmes. Jr.
Champion-Frederick Schultz. Prepared: Sr. Champion-Kaitlyn
Hopkins. Int. Champion -Michael Wood. Jr. Champion-Allison
Hopkins and Reserve Champion-Anthony Fulco. Radio Spot: Int.
Champion- Nikki Holmes and Res. Champion-Andrew Wood+. Jr.
Champion-Ian Forbes. 4-H Pledge: Lacey Smithson and Elizabeth
Holmes. Clovers: “Show & Tell” – Isabella Scurti.
Congratulations Meal Appeal Teams, what a great turnout! Everyone
had fun, learned the value of teamwork and public speaking, did great
presentations and helped to set up and take down very efficiently. The
results for Mixed Teams were: Champion – Cloverettes & Friends
Reserve Champion – The Mad Scientists and Blue Ribbon – Heroes with
Heart and Jarrettsville Jets. Junior teams were: Champion – North
Harford, Reserve Champion – Country Life and Blue Ribbon – Edgewood
COUNTY FARM FAIR IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AreaHARFORD
Youth Center
and Pioneers.
MAY 1 – DEADLINE FOR ALL DOG & HORSE ID CARDS
HARFORD COUNTY
MAY 1 – DEADLINE FOR ALL ANIMAL LEASES
MAY 6 & 7 Tagging & Weighing for all market sheep, goats & swine
JUNE 14 – DEADLINE FOR COUNTY FAIR ENTRIES (online only)
JULY 1 – ALL BREED ANIMALS MUST BE REGISTERED IN 4-H’ERS NAME
JULY 1 – Animal Husbandry/Quality Assurance online training deadline
JULY 10 – Start date to PICK UP FARM FAIR PACKETS – they will not be mailed
JULY 23 – Indoor entries must be brought to the fairgrounds from 2:00-6:00pm
JULY 24 – ALL market animals on fairgrounds by 12:00 noon
JULY 25-28 – IT’S FAIR TIME! Thursday through Sunday
JULY 10
All entry packets will be
available for pick up
starting July 10 at the
ALL 4-H PARKING PASSES will be for the RED LOT
Extension Office during
(THE RED LOT is for 4-H ONLY.
regular business
hours.
(Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm).
Check your packet before Please take the time to read the General Rules, Rules for Outdoor Exhibitors,
leaving to make sure you haveIndoor Exhibitors and Livestock Sale Information!
have ALL of your entry
NEW— CLOVERS MAY NOT SHOW ANY ANIMALS.
tags, parking passes, etc.
Corrections will only be
made at the time of
pick up.
up.
MAY 6 & 7 TAGGING & WEIGHING
Tagging and weighing for all market sheep, goats, and swine will be held at the
Harford County Equestrian Center (fairgrounds) from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 2
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MAY 13 or MAY 30 NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION
What are your expectations of 4-H? Want to know how a club works? Make sure you are not missing out on
any 4-H opportunities! If you have questions, this meeting is where to find all of your answers. Call the
Extension Office to let us know you are attending. Orientation starts 7:00 pm at the Extension Office.
JUNE 1 – MD STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE
Go to www.mayland4hfoundation.com/programs/scholarships for an application and more information.
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ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT - OUTSTANDING 4-H’ers and RECORD BOOKS
The top eight first year record books were submitted to Mid Atlantic Farm Credit, where one boy and one girls’ book
will be selected to receive a savings bond.
Girls:
EMMA BALINT
MADDIE FRAIJI
MARY OLSEN
EMILY TOEPFER
Third Year Award:
AIDAN WILEY
MADELEINE ORTT
Boys:
IAN FORBES
CALEB OLSEN
IAIN OLSEN
FREDERICK SCHULTZ
Fifth Year Award:
PAUL JOHNSON
KIRSTEN DIBASTIANI
Seventh Year Award:
BEN DIBASTIANI
Ninth Year Award:
SAM ACKERMAN
DIAMOND CLOVER AWARDS:
Level One – Amethyst:
ANDREA ANDERSON
LINDSEY CROCKETT
ANTHONY FULCO
LINA GOETZ
CHRISTY POLK
KATELYN RUEHL
ASHLEY RUEHL
FREDERICK SCHULTZ
JOHN STAUFFER
SARAH STAUFFER
EMILY TOEPFER
Level Two – Aquamarine:
CHRISTY POLK
HANNAH KOOP
GRACIE GOETZ
ANDREA ANDERSON
Level Three – Ruby
MADDIE ANDREWS
NIKKI HOLMES
MADELEINE ORTT
KAYLEIGH TOEPFER
Level Four - Sapphire
CORY TOWNSEND
AARON TOEPFER
STEPHEN SCHULTZ
NICK CARINI
JUDGING & BOWL TEAM PARTICIPANTS
Horticulture: Amanda Balasus, Grace Coomes, Cassie Garcia, James Houck, Rylee Powers and Gianna Simonetti.
Dairy Judging: Belle Dallam.
Horse Bowl: Madison Slencak, Christina Regula, Alex Regula, Mary Olsen, Iain Olsen, Emma Olsen, Caleb
Olsen, Avery DeDeo and Caroline Copes.
Purchasing Power Challenge: Madeleine Ortt, Sarah Ortt and Sarah Stauffer.
Livestock Judging: Jordan Sommer.
Livestock Skill-a-Thon: Ian Forbes, Anne Maxwell, Ned Maxwell and Michael Wood.
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LEADER AWARDS
Outstanding First Year 4-H’er: Allison Stewart, Kayla Smithson, Rylee Powers, Mary Anne Moubarak, Will
McGuirk, Charlotte McElwain, Jenna Koop, Serenity Johnson, Sydney Fowler, Bridgette Carven and Leah Anderson.
Up & Coming 8,9 & 10 Year Olds: Frederick Schultz, Bridget Sawyers, Katelyn Ruehl, Travis Raab, Timmy Raab,
Layla Openheim, Ryan Mandl, Cole Lewis, Allison Hopkins, Grace Graham, Anthony Fulco, Sydney Forwood, Ian
Forbes, Hank Emmel, Annabell Edwards and Ashley Beichler.
Leadership: Rachel Wakefield, Henry Taxdal, Nicole Sexton, Ashley Ruehl, Jessica Rotondo, Sarah Ortt, Eamon
Mulligan, Emma Koop, Beth Johnson, Kaitlyn Hopkins, Richie Goles, Elizabeth Galbreath, Sarah Burton, Ariel
Bradenbaugh, Josiah Beichler and Amanda Balasus.
Service: Aidan Wiley, Margaret Stump, Hunter Pomraning, Madeleine Ortt, Jenny Nance, Megan Merryman, Jeremy
Markovic, Toriana Hilsbos, Peter Handerhan, Lina Goetz, Taylor Dawson, Becky Burgess, Alyssa Binns and Maddie
Andrews.
Growing & Going 11, 12 & 13 Year Olds: Brianna Walsh, Ben Sullivan, John Stauffer, Noah Sekowski, Stephen
Schultz, Seth Rickey, Kassie Reeves, Hunter Kurgan, Gracie Goetz, Kirsten DiBastiani and Matthew Davis.
Citizenship: Heather Wheeler, Micayla Velez, Tala Smith, Maddie Smith, Moriah Ray, Logan Miller, Emily Lewis,
Alex Lewis, Sean Handerhan, Lindsey Crockett, Amanda Condict, Nick Carini, Lydia Braun, Bethany Boniface and
Andrea Anderson.
I’ll Be Glad To: Eimly Toepfer, Brandon Smithson, Christy Polk, Emily Miller, Megan Malkus, Nikki Holmes,
Maggie Holloway, Samantha Heston, Bella Grifasi, Cassie Garcia, Belle Dallam, Randy Bahre, Travis Adkins and
Corey Adkins.
Unsung 4-H’er: Sarah Stauffer, Jamie Rickey, Sam Raedeke, Katie Malkus, Shannon LaMastra, Erin Hyman, Nick
Hughes, Oliva Huber, Tommy Holmes, Jacob Heston, Ben DiBastiani and Jeremy Adkins.
4-H Ambassadors: Samantha Welsch, Nicole Sexton, Brooke Sexton, Beth Johnson, Jonathan Minter, Elizabeth
Galbreath, Josh Freeman, Kelly Foulk, Sarah Fielder, Laura Fielder, Nick Carini, Becky Burgess, Ariel Bradenbaugh,
Lydia Braun, Jordan Borkoski and Amanda Balasus.
2013 Newly Delegated Ambassadors: Cory Townsend, Sarah Ortt and Richie Goles
JUNE 1 – MD GRAIN PRODUCERS UTILIZATION BOARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eight scholarships in the amount of $2,500 ($1,250 for each semester) will be awarded to deserving youth who
qualify and submit their applications by June 1. Electronic versions of the application can be downloaded at
www.marylandgrain.com. Applications will be accepted by mail or emailed to marylandag@gmail.com.
JUNE 4 - UME VOLUNTEER TRAINING – 7:00 pm at the Extension
Don’t miss out on any summer activities! This essential volunteer training takes about 2 hours and is required for
any volunteer who would potentially assist someone else’s child. Get ready for camp – get ready for the fairs – and
get ready to lead by example!
ONLINE UME Volunteer Trainings are scheduled for: MAY 14 - JUNE 11 - JULY 18 - AUGUST 13. All UME
paperworkShow
must be
completed
the online
training (including reference forms). Select a date and call
Charlolais
in Fort
Worth,before
Texastaking
on January
31, 2009.
the Extension Office to get started.
JUNE 22 – MARYLAND DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL YOUTH SHOW
The MDGA will host the Two-Ring Open Doe Show and Nigerian Dwarf Specialty Show. The venue is
Howard County Fair Grounds and the judges are Dan Laney and Karen Smith. For entry forms with all
information, go to: www.marylanddairygoat.org and click on upcoming events.
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JUNE – 25-27 MARYLAND TEEN FOCUS LEARNING & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
ONE WORLD – ONE 4-H – ONE DREAM…To Make the Best Better!
Maryland State 4-H Teen Leadership Conference will be held at the beautiful University of Maryland College
Park Campus June 25-27, 2013. This is the premier, statewide annual 4-H event for teens. The mission of Teen
Focus is to provide educational experiences on a campus setting that help participants to develop life and
leadership skills. This is a great opportunity for youth to make decisions about their future educational and
professional endeavors.
In 2013 we will be teaming up with Future Farmers of America (FFA) to offer a fabulous event. This
collaboration provided both organizations the ability to increase their capacity to offer premier youth
development programs. One example is the keynote speaker, Ricky Kalmon a famous motivational speaker.
Many of you may recognize him from the Disney show Snapp. In addition, he has made numerous special guest
appearances on Fox, FX, E, and Comedy Central. Kalmon’s uniqueness comes from the way he combines
music, audience participation, and comedy to create an unforgettable show which is unmatched by anyone. It’s a
show that will keep you on the edge of your seat and take you on a Vacation of the Mind! We know it will be an
awesome memorable experience for all in attendance.
FFA and 4-H have an amazing line up of workshops for the conference. Combining the groups has allowed us to
bring in outside presenters from a variety of organizations. Our extraordinary line up of classes for Teen Focus
range from CSI-Barnyard, Zumba, Campus Tours, Health Rocks! Youth Mini-Grants, Livestock, Healthy
Lifestyles, Community Leadership, to Entrepreneurship. It is definitely a line up everyone will love. 4-H’ers
and FFA youth will attend classes together. This year, instead of signing up for classes in advance, youth will
receive an on-line link where they can register on-line. By combining the two groups, we now expect more than
400 teens from all across the state of Maryland in attendance.
INTERMEDIATE CAMP
JUNE 24 – 25 – 26 – 27 – 28
JUNIOR CAMP
JULY 8 – 9 – 10 – 11
CAMP VOLUNTEERS – WE NEED YOUR HELP
The counselors, CIT’s and Mrs. C with her crew of dedicated staff are busy preparing for camp, but we
need YOU. Please schedule some time now toCCCAM
spend at camp – a few hours during the day, in the evening
or even overnight. The time you share will be very special and rewarding, not only to you but also to the
youth who attend camp. Chaperones must be UME trained. All overnight chaperones must be
fingerprinted. UME training offered on June 4, 7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office (call the Extension Office
to register). ALL overnight chaperones must be fingerprinted.
Parent/Camper Orientation will be on June 14 at the 4-H Camp beginning at 7:00 p.m.
We need to know you are coming! Call the Extension Office and
leave your name and phone number before attending any 4-H
workshop, event or training.
PETTING ZOO’S
In order to participate in a petting zoo – all animals that have a rabies vaccine available for that species must have
their animal inoculated and the certificate present at the event.
The Extension Office must be notified before you participate in any 4-H petting zoo. The event that you would
like to participate in, MUST show proof of adequate insurance to the Extension Office before you can participate.
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Thank you for your cooperation.
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ANIMAL
HUSBANDRY
QUALITY
ASSURANCE
ONLINE TRAINING
JULY 1 DEADLINE
ALL alpacas, beef,
dairy, goats, llamas,
horses, poultry, sheep,
swine and rabbit
exhibitors must complete
this training by July 1.
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Principles of 4-H = Responsibility + Pride + Integrity
4-H club members are more important than the project
Project work is one of the best devices for developing young people
To “Learn by Doing” is fundamental in any sound educational program
and is characteristic of the 4-H program.
4-H’ers should be their own best exhibit. This means in manners,
attitudes and courtesy, as well as appropriate dress and physical
appearance.
Competition is a part of life and should be recognized in 4-H as a human
trait, but competition requires careful planning and safeguards when
used as an educational device.
No 4-H award is worth sacrificing the reputation of a 4-H member or
leader.
INSURANCE
Why not take
A blue ribbon 4-H’er with a red ribbon exhibit is more desirable than a
take advantage of this very
red ribbon 4-H’er with a blue ribbon exhibit.
affordable offer ($1.00 youth
Our job is to teach 4-H members how to think, not what to think.
policy - $2.00 horse
participant policy or club
special event)! 4-H club
SELF CERTIFICATIONS & MARYLAND ANIMAL HEALTH
member insurance/applications are
REQUIREMENTS
are available online at
www.americanincomelife.com
The complete Maryland health regulations and forms are available online at
then click on 4-H.
http://mda.maryland.gov/animalHealth/Pages/Fairs-Shows.aspx. Self
certification certificates must accompany all eligible animals to ALL Maryland
Shows. The forms are on the back of the Intrastate Certificate of Veterinary
Inspection Form (CVI).
JUNE 14
Farm Fair Entry Deadline
Fair Entry
Packet
Pick U form
Category
registration
JUNE 21
including narrations are
due to the Extension
Office.
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JULY 20
MARYLAND STATE FAIR REGISTRATION
Online registrations for the Maryland State Fair will open around the end of
May. Visit www.marylandstatefair.com and click on the competitions tab and
then the 4-H link to access the information. Online registration closes JULY
31 at midnight.
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, LEARNING KITS and
MATERIALS FOR LOAN
Preliminary Judging
9:00 am at the
Extension Office. Judging
times will be mailed prior
to the event.
Looking for some new ideas and resources! The Extension Office has learning
materials that club leaders can borrow from our office on a variety of topics.
JULY 25
MARYLAND STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP
Fashion Revue Show at
the Farm Fair 7:30 pm
in the main pavilion.
Applications and details for two scholarships for students are available online at
www.marylandstatefair.com/index.cfm?page=about&id=15 and must be
postmarked by JULY 1, 2013
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MAY 6 – DOG AGILITY & OBEDIENCE TRAINING
First year dogs (dogs who have never been in an agility class) will be trained as a group from 6:30-7:00pm.
Second year dogs and up (dogs who have had previous experience) will start at 7:00pm.
Obedience classes will start at 7:00pm for all dogs. Dogs in agility will be able to work on obedience as well.
Please sign up through email with the following information: Child’s Name, Child’s Age, Dog’s name, Dog’s
age, Parents name(s), a phone number that they can send texts to in case of cancellation. Indicate if you are
signing up for Agility and if it is your dog’s first year and/or if you are signing up for Obedience and if it is
your first time taking an obedience class.
Farm Rules and Class Rules will be provided along with information to handle weather situations.
Bring a COPY of your rabies certificate to class. We will keep all certificates on file for the fair. Please pay
$25 for Agility and $25 for Obedience classes. Make checks out to the Dog Club.
You can reply to Jill Blackburn at philjill@juno.com. The classes will be held at 1814 Poole Road, Darlington,
MD 21034
JULY 1 – STATE FAIR YOUTH EMPLOYEE APPLICATION DUE
Call the Extension Office to find out more about this opportunity.
JULY 1-3 MARYLAND 4-H LIVESTOCK ROUND-UP at Frederick 4-H Camp
If you are interested in participating in this event, call the Extension Office for more information.
MARYLAND STATE FAIR CHANGES – August 22-September 2
SHOW DATES & TIMES:
 Beef Steer Show – moved to Thursday evening, 6:00 p.m.
 Beef Heifer Show – moved to 11:00 a.m. Friday
 Dairy Steer Show – moved to Friday morning, 9:00 a.m. (Beef judge will judge this show)
EARLIER STARTS TO SHOWS:
 Meat Goat Show – begin at 8:00 a.m.
 Dairy Breeding Show – begin at 8:00 a.m.
 Swine Breeding Show – begin at 8:00 a.m.
LIVESTOCK WEIGH-IN – NEW SCHEDULE:
 Beef and Dairy Steers – must be in place by 7:00 a.m.
 Meat Goats, Sheep, Swine – must be in place by 9:00 a.m.
 Beef and Dairy Steers weigh – 8:00 a.m.
 Market Lambs weigh – 10:00 a.m.
 Meat Goats weigh – 12 noon
 Swine weigh – 1:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 27
at 7:05 p.m. vs. Cleveland Indians
Upper Reserve $13 – Sections 316 - 356, rows 13 - 25
***$5 of every ticket purchased will support Maryland 4-H***
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For any questions or accessible seating, call 888.848.BIRD (2473) and ask for Ticket Services team.
To purchase tickets go to:
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?pid=7404737&agency=ORLV_B2B10. Select a seating
location and quantity of tickets. Create a Baltimore Orioles ticket account. Purchase and print your tickets.
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ELIZABETH “BECKY” BURGESS has been selected to attend the 2013 National 4-H Congress! In
November Becky will join about 1200 other award winning 4-H’ers from across the country in Atlanta, GA for
the experience of a lifetime. This Leadership Conference will showcase nationally recognized speakers,
learning sessions taught by youth and adults, community service opportunities, tours and opportunities to meet
and work with 4-H’ers in our Maryland Delegations and across the country. Becky successfully submitted a
Portfolio and interview process to be chosen for this honor.
SARAH FIELDER has been selected to attend the 2013 Virginia 4-H Congress in June at Virginia Tech, in
Blacksburg, Virginia. Sarah has also successfully completed the resume process. This process hopefully will
serve her in future years when she approaches a career and needs to submit a Job Resume and complete college
applications.
HARFORD COUNTY 2013 ENGINEERING CAMP PARTICIPANTS
Nick Hughes, Paul Johnson, Noah Sekowski, Jonathan Minter, Ned Maxwell, George Hughes, Ryan Mandl,
Andrew Wood, Michael Wood, Matthew Davis and Paul Sawyers all attended Engineering Camp at the
Harford County 4-H Camp facilities. These participants had the opportunity to work on the following
projects: electricity/energy, large tractor operation, lawn tractor, small engines, surveying, GPS and welding in
basic and advanced levels. They finished the weekend off with a team engineering skills contest. This
learning experience has helped prepare them for future county, regional and state contests.
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JUNE 9 - ENJOY 4-H CAMP FAMILY LEISURE DAY!!!
Calling all 4-H Clubs!!! You are welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful
atmosphere of your Harford County 4-H Camp.
The pool will be open, so come and enjoy the day and play with other 4-H
families. Grills, volleyball pits and a pavilion are provided, so bring along
your family and friends and some food and games.
Relax from your normal routine and enjoy a day with nature and your family.
Eat – play – hike – at your leisure.
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MEAL APPEAL RECIPES
Devilish Maryland Crab Eggs
 1 pound Maryland lump crab meat
 12 hard boiled farm fresh eggs
 6 Tbsp finely chopped celery
 1 cup mayonnaise
 2 tsp dry mustard
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
 Old Bay seasoning for garnish
Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and mash yolks in a
bowl. Set egg whites aside. Add chopped celery, mayonnaise and
seasonings to mashed yolks. Mix well. Fold crab meat into
mixture. Fill egg whites with crab mixture. Sprinkle with Old Bay
seasoning.
Makes 24 servings.
Prepared by: North Harford 4-H Club
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Ben & Jerry’s Coconut Ice Cream
 2 cups light cream
 1 cup sweetened condensed
milk, cold
 1 15 oz. can of coconut cream
Classic Belgian Waffles
 2 cups cake flour
 2 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp salt
 4 large eggs, separated
 2 Tbsp sugar
 ½ tsp vanilla extract
 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
 2 cups milk
 non-stick cooking spray
Ice Cream: Whisk together all three ingredients and freeze
according to manufacturer’s instructions on freezing.
Waffles: Preheat waffle iron. Sift together flour, baking powder
and salt and set aside. In a second bowl – beat together egg yolks
and sugar until dissolved completely and eggs are pale yellow.
Add vanilla extract, melted butter and milk to the eggs and whisk
to combine. Combine egg-milk mixture with flour mixture and
whisk until just blended. *do not over mix. In third bowl – beat
the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about
1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into
the batter. *do not over mix. Coat waffle iron with non-stick
cooking spray and pour measured batter onto waffle grid, enough
to cover grid. Close and cook about 1 ½ minutes – beep sounds
to signal when finished. Serve immediately. Serves 6-8.
Prepared by: The Mad Scientists 4-H Club
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Peanut Butter Pie
 8 mini graham cracker crust
 3 ounces of cream cheese
 ¼ cup peanut butter
 1 cup powdered sugar
 8 ounces whipped topping
Mix cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar. Add
whipped topping. Place in pie shells. Chill overnight.
Prepared by: Country Life 4-H Club
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Chicken Caesar Salad
 chicken breast
 salt & pepper
 garlic powder
 parsley
 romaine lettuce
 1 small cucumber
 ½ cup baby carrots
 ¼ cup Caesar salad dressing
Clean the chicken breast. Pat dry. Season chicken with salt,
pepper, garlic powder and parsley. Cook on George Foreman grill
for 5-8 minutes. Set aside. Cut romaine lettuce stalk into one inch
sections. Place in a large bowl. Cut cucumber into thin slices and
place in large bowl with the lettuce. Slice carrots using a grater
directly into the large bowl. Begin to toss the salad adding
Caesar dressing a little at a time. Cut chicken breasts into slices
then place on top of the salad.
Four servings.
Prepared by: Edgewood Area Youth Center, APG
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Soutwestern Chili
 2 Tbsp olive oil
 1 large diced red onion
 1 red pepper, chopped
 1 yellow pepper, chopped
 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
 1 pound of ground beef
 1 pound of Italian sausage
 2 Tbsp chili powder
 1 Tbsp ground oregano
 4 ounces tomato paste
 42 ounces diced tomatoes
 15 ounces black beans
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15 ounces kidney beans
15 ounces pinto beans
Grated cheese
Sour cream
Green onions
Saute first 4 ingredients for 4 minutes. Add garlic. Stir in beef and
sausage. Cook and crumble until brown. Drain. Add all other
ingredients and simmer for 2 hours. Serve chili with grated cheese,
sour cream and/or green onion, if desired.
Serves 10 people
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Shepherds Pie
 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
 1 Tbsp canola oil
 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1 Tbsp whole wheat flour
 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
 2 Tbsp tomato paste
 2 cups chopped carrots
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 3-4 large potatoes
 Vegetable broth
Prepared by: Cloverettes & Friends
Peel the potatoes and cut into chunks. Boil until soft and set
aside. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain off any fat
and transfer the meat to a plate. Wipe any leftover fat out of the
skillet with a paper towel. Heat the oil in the skillet, then add the
onions and garlic. Saute` until softened. Add the ground beef
back into the skillet. Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture.
Slowly stir in the chicken broth. Add the tomato paste, carrots
and pepper. Cook until thick and bubbling and the carrots have
softened. Pour the meat mixture into a casserole dish. Mash the
potatoes with the vegetable broth. Spread the mashed potatoes
over the meat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until the potatoes
turn a deeper yellow – about 45 minutes. Serves 8.
Prepared by: Pioneers 4-H Club
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Yellow Brick Casserole
 1 onion chopped fine
 1 green bell pepper, stemmed,
seeded, cut into small pieces
 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil
 3 cloves of garlic, minced
 2 Tbsp of chili powder
 1 pound of 90% lean ground beef
 2 cups of water
 1-15 ounce can of tomato sauce
 8 ounces or 2 cups of elbow
macaroni
 1-15 ounce can “yellow brick
road” corn
 1 can of chopped green chili
 8 ounces or 2 cups shredded
Mexican cheese blend
 Salt & pepper
 2 Tbsp of minced fresh cilantro
Preheat skillet to medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil. Then
chop onions & green bell peppers. Add to the skillet over medium
heat, stir occasionally, for 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the
garlic and chili powder. Stir in the 1 pound of ground beef. Break
up the beef with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink. Stir
in 2 cups water, 15 ounces tomato sauce and 8 ounces or 2 cups
elbow macaroni. Cover and cook at a vigorous simmer, stirring
often until pasta is tender, about 9-12 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in corn, chili and 1 cup of cheese. Season with salt and pepper
to taste. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top, cover
and let sit until melted. Sprinkle with cilantro garnish – serve and
enjoy!
Serves 4.
Prepared by: Jarrettsville Jets
APG Army Meal Appeal Heroes with Heart prepared a delicious and colorful fresh fruit salad.
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Eight 4-H Clubs learned about nutrition, food safety and handling, the cost of food and teamwork. Each
club planned a nutritious menu, set up a table display and prepared one dish to be judged. They were
judged on the menu, the recipe, the food prepared, the table setting and their demonstration techniques.
The event was generously hosted by the APG Youth Center. The hosts and facilities were awesome!
North Harford 4-H Club
Country Life 4-H Club
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Jarrettsville Jets
APG Edgewood Area
Youth Center
Cloverettes
And
Friends
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APG – Heroes with Heart
Pioneers 4-H Club
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The
Mad Scientists
Equestrian Events
MAY 21 - HORSE COUNCIL MEETING, 7:00 pm at the Extension Office
What workshops would you like to have this summer? We need you to make the horse program grow with fun and
educational experiences starting with your ideas to generate an exciting program. Call 410.638.3255 if you are attending.
JUNE 1 and NOVEMBER 9 - STATE HORSE VOLUNTEER ADVISORY MEETINGS
JUNE 3 – 4-H HORSE COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE
Completed applications (from high school seniors or freshman in college) for the $500 scholarship are due to Extension
Office by June 3. Applications are available at the Extension Office.
JULY 12-14 – 4-H HORSE JAMBOREE & STATE HORSE COMMUNICATION CONTEST at Hashawha
Environmental Center in Carroll County.
JULY 25 HARFORD COUNTY HORSE SHOWS
Check the requirements for showing on the county website at http://extension.umd.edu/harford-county, the online entry
system or the MD 4-H Horse Show Rule Book.
AUGUST – 22-25 4-H STATE FAIR HORSE SHOWS - Check the requirements for showing on the state website at
marylandstatefair.com or the MD 4-H Horse Show Rule Book.
OCTOBER 6 – MARYLAND HORSEMAN’S PARTY
(4-H Horse Program Website: www.4hhorse.umd.edu)
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The Homeschool Heart in Hand 4-H Club met recently at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Madonna, MD. Club
members were presented with 2013 4-H Calendars sponsored by Walter G. Coale, Inc., Churchville, MD. Walter G.
Coale has been providing calendars to all Harford County 4-Hers and volunteers for 65 years. Shown with their new
calendars are: Front: Samantha Heston, Anton Rafetto, Daniel Beichler, Katia Rafetto, Ashley Beichler, Lacey
Smithson, Kayla Smithson, Amos Beichler. Back: Amelia Beichler, Jacob Heston, Annah Stimax, Brianna Walsh,
Megan Merryman, Matthias Beichler, Josiah Beichler and Logan Miller.
Congratulations to Kirsten
DiBastiani. Practice makes
perfect and that’s what
Kirsten was at the State 4-H
Communication Contest.
She scored 100%
to receive
Champion in the
Intermediate
Extemporaneous
category.
The Dog Club invited Karma Dogs to give a
presentation at their March meeting.
The Homeschool Heart in Hand 4-H club held its annual
candlelight ceremony for the induction of newly-elected
officers for 2013 . Mrs. Andy Rigdon of Rigdon Farms,
Jarrettsville, was guest speaker for the ceremony. Mrs.
Rigdon spoke of her personal experiences as a 4-Her
growing up in Harford County. She encouraged the
members to share what they have learned through their
4-H work with others, to be leaders in their club and
community, and to help others whenever they have the
opportunity. Participating in the ceremony were : Front:
Annah Stimax – Historian; Amelia Beichler –Treasurer;
Kayla Smithson and Lacey Smithson – Snack Organizers.
Back: Mrs. Andy Rigdon, Jacob Heston – Historian;
Logan Miller – Reporter; Megan Merryman – Secretary;
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Brianna Walsh – Vice President; Samantha Heston
President; Mrs. Joanna Miller, Club Leader.
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4-H
PUBLIC
SPEAKING
CONTEST
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Schedule of Club Assignments
4-H Fair Building 2013
Club Leaders – Please repond by JULY 8.
Supervision of 4-H Fair Buildings
Thursday, July 25
10:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 2:00
2:00 – 4:00
4:00 – 6:00
6:00 – 8:00
8:00 – 10:00
Mad Scientist
Black Horse
Churchville Champions
Bullseye 4-H Club
Friday, July 26
10:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 2:00
2:00 – 4:00
4:00 – 6:00
6:00 – 8:00
8:00 – 10:00
Cloverettes & Friends
Blue Ribbon
Country Life
Homeschool Heart in Hand
Dairy Club
Pioneers
Harford County 4-H’ers take pride in their
entries on display during the Fair. It is the
responsibility of all 4-H and Clover Clubs to
see that the entries are not damaged or missing
through proper supervision of the buildings.
Clubs on duty supervise the total 4-H Indoor
Exhibit Building. This means:
Watch the front & back of each
building where there are exits
Answer questions from the public
Be generally alert
A lot of time and much effort has been
invested in each exhibit, so every effort needs
to be made to ensure the entries remain intact
and undamaged. It is important to use the sign
in sheet so we know that the building is being
properly supervised.
Each club is responsible for having four (4)
persons present at all times, consisting of:
Saturday, July 27
10:00 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:00
1:00 – 3:00
3:00 – 5:00
5:00 – 7:00
7:00 – 8:00
8:00 – 10:00
Super Explorers 4-H Team
Green Thumbs & Dirty Feet
Alpaca 4-H Club
North Harford
County Dog
Easy Riders
4-H Horticulture Club
Sunday, July 28
10:00 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:00
1:00 – 3:00
3:00 – 5:00
Hop to It
Small Paws
Livestock
Jarrettsville Jets
two 4-H’ers
two responsible senior 4-H’ers, junior
leaders, adult leaders or parents
Clover Clubs must have at least two
adults assisting.
Some clubs may not have 4-H’ers with
exhibits in this building, but it is still the
clubs responsibility to have members to
supervise this building as a service project
and to promote 4-H.
Please check the schedule with your club
members. Each leader must submit a list
of who will be volunteering during their
clubs designated time by JULY 8.
Attention Leaders: If there is a conflict with
your clubs prescheduled time, please contact
the Extension Office as soon as possible.
Thanks so much, we really appreciate your
cooperation.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MAY
1 – ALL ANIMAL LEASE FORMS DEADLINE
1 – ALL ANIMAL I.D. CARDS DEADLINE
6 – DOG AGILITY & OBEDIENCE TRAINING BEGINS
6 – SHEEP & WOOL SKILLATHON
6 & 7 – TAGGING & WEIGHING FOR ALL MARKET ANIMALS
13 – NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION
14 – UME ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
21 – HARFORD COUNTY HORSE COUNCIL MEETING
30 – NEW MEMBER/PARENT ORIENTATION
JUNE
1 – MD STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE
1 – MD GRAIN PRODUCERS UTILIZATION BOARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE
1 – STATE HORSE VOLUNTEER ADVISORY MEETING
3 – HARFORD COUNTY HORSE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE
4 – UME VOLUNTEER TRAINING
9 – 4-H CAMP FAMILY LEISURE DAY
11- UME ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
14 – HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE
21 – FASHION REVUE CATEGORY REGISTRATION FORM & NARRATIONS DUE
22 – MD DIARY GOAT ASSOCIATION ANNUAL YOUTH SHOW
24-28 – INTERMEDIATE 4-H CAMP
25-27 – MD TEEN FOCUS LEARNING & LEADERSHIP CONFERNCE
27 – MARYLAND 4-H NIGHT – ORIOLES VS CLEVELAND AT CAMDEN YARDS
JULY
1 – ALL BREED ANIMALS MUST BE REGISTERED IN 4-H’ERS NAME
1 – ANIMAL HUSBANDRY/QUALITY ASSURANCE online training deadline
1 – MARYLAND STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
1 – MD STATE FAIR YOUTH EMPLOYEE APPLICATIONS DUE
1-3 – MD 4-H LIVESTOCK ROUND-UP
8-11 – JUNIOR 4-H CAMP
10 – FARM FAIR ENTRY PACKET PICK-UP
12-14 – 4-H HORSE JAMBOREE & STATE HORSE COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST
18 – UME ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
20 – FASHION REVUE PRELIMINARY JUDGING
23 – INDOOR ENTRIES MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE FAIRGROUNDS from 2:00-6:00pm
24 – ALL MARKET ANIMALS ON FAIRGROUNDS BY 12:00 noon
25 – FASHION REVUE AT THE FARM FAIR
25 – HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR HORSE SHOWS
25-28 – IT’S FAIR TIME! HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR – Thursday through Sunday
31 – MARYLAND STATE FAIR ENTRY REGISTRATION DEADLINE
AUGUST
13 – UME ONLINE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
22-25 – 4-H STATE FAIR HORSE SHOWS
SEPTEMBER
9 – VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION MEETING
OCTOBER
6 – MARYLAND HORSEMAN’S PARTY
NOVEMBER
9 – STATE HORSE ADVISORY MEETING
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HARFORD
COUNTY 4-H
Maryland Cooperative Extension
P.O. Box 663
2335 Rocks Spring Road
Forest Hill, MD 21050
Phone: 410-638-3255
Fax: 410-638-3053
Web Site: www.agnr.umd.edu/harford
http://extension.umd.edu/harfordMarylandcounty
State Web Site:
Cynthia L. Warner
Cynthia L. Warner
Extension Educator, 4-H
cwarner1@umd.edu
Kathleen Porcella
Kathleen Porcella
4-H Program Assistant
kporcell@umd.edu
www.maryland4h.org
“Making the Best Better”
Lynne DiBastiani
4-H Administrative Assistant
ldibasti@umd.edu
If you require special assistance to participate in any 4-H program, please contact the Extension Office two weeks prior to the event.
The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all persons and will not discriminate against anyone because of race,
age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic
information, political affiliation and gender identity or expression.
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