CLOVER POWER Pike County 4-H Newsletter Aug/ Sept 2010 Dear 4-H Families, Leaders, and Volunteers, Thank you so much to the 4-H families and volunteers who helped make the summer shows a success. A big THANK YOU goes to all of the members, parents, leaders, livestock sale committee members, superintendents, judges, judges helpers, trophy and award sponsors, sale buyers, and all volunteers who helped make the Pike County 4-H shows a success. We appreciate all that you do to support the 4-H program. Now that the shows are over, it’s time to work on 4-H records. Records are a way to show you have successfully completed your project work and a way to win awards at the 4-H Achievement program on Saturday, November 6. Records are due into our office be 4:30 p.m. on September 8. Check out the important information and deadlines inside this newsletter. The new 4-H year begins on September 1, 2010 for new and continuing members. To be eligible for 4-H membership this year, youth must be 8 years old by September 1, 2010 or entering third grade and cannot be 19 years of age by Sept. 1. Youth between the ages of 5 and 7 may join a Cloverbud group. The Clover publication and enrollment forms will be available soon for you to choose your 4-H projects for the coming year. Have you written your thank you notes? Trophy and cash award winners and 4-H Sale participants, PLEASE take the time to write a thank you note or make a personal visit to the donor to express your appreciation for their support of the 4-H program. Addresses were attached to trophies and award envelopes. Let our donors know how much they are appreciated. 4-H records are due September 9 Please pick up your fundraiser packets 1 Inside this issue 4-H Records Information………………………………………………..2 Achievement Night Awards…….……………………………………….3 Deadlines, 4-H Show Champions.……….............................................4-6 Contest Results, New Projects, Cloverbud News ………………………7 List of sponsors………………………………………………………….8 Leader Corner, Federation………………………………………………9 National 4-H Week, Shooting Sports, Spotlight……………….……….10 Food Demonstrations, State Fair results, Calendar of Events ………….11 Fundraiser Information………………………………………………….12 Cheri Myers Community Worker-4-H & Youth Page Kelly Pool Youth Development Educator 4-H Records http://web.extension.illinois.edu/pike/4hyouth.html 2. One 4-H Story for each curriculum area- Example: Suzy is enrolled in Cats, Dogs, Sewing, 4-H Cooking 101 and Woodworking. She needs to write one story for Cats and Dogs (Animal Science), one for Sewing (Personal Development), one for Cooking (Food & Nutrition), and one for Woodworking (Engineering & Technology). Story examples are available upon request. Curriculum and project areas: 3. Achievement 4. Includes all project work, leadership, & community service during the member’s 4-H career. Animal Science Includes Beef, Cats, Dairy, Dogs, Goats, Horse & Pony, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Small Pets, Swine, Veterinary Science. Community Involvement & Global Awareness Citizenship, Intercultural, Service Learning. Engineering & Technology Aerospace, Bicycle, Computer Science, Electricity, Geospatial, Robotics, Safety, Small Engines, Tractor, Welding, Woodworking. Environment & Natural Resources Conservation, Camping & Outdoor Living, Entomology, Forestry, Geology, Natural Resources, Sportfishing, Wildlife projects. Home & Family Child Development, Consumer Education, Entrepreneurship, Intergenerational, Interior Design, Sewing & Textiles, Fashion Revue. Personal Development Communication, Leadership, Photography, Theater Arts, Visual Arts Plants & Soils Crops, Floriculture, Horticulture, Plant & Soil Science 3. Livestock Records (these MUST be turned in if you sold an animal in the 4-H Livestock Sale this year and want to sell next year.) Available at: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/pike/4hyouth.html 4. State Award Recognition Members 15 and over by September 1, 2009 may apply for state awards at this time. A state award includes a trip to National 4-H Congress. Call the office if you need assistance. Application available at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state4h/members/reco gnition_awards.cfm Record TipsIt is important to turn in a neat, complete record. Try to write, print, or type very carefully. Put your records in a folder with your name clearly marked. All members should have received a free folder from the Illinois 4-H Foundation. Leadership involvement includes activities that you have been in charge of, for exampleFederation programs, any type of talk or presentation, teaching a younger 4-H member. Participation includes activities and programs that you attended. We have examples of permanent records, livestock records, and 4-H stories in the office. 2 Illinois 4-H Member Record-aka- the permanent record. This record is now available as a type-on form and can be emailed to you or downloaded from our website: 1. Food, Nutrition, & Health All Foods & Nutrition projects, Health Page It’s time to turn in 4-H records! In order to be eligible for awards, you must turn in the following by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 8: Awards available at the 4-H Achievement program 4-H Achievement Award Program is November 6 Illinois Dairy Breeders Awards (HolsteinFriesian Association) Club Dairy Month Promotion (cash awards) Junior Leader pins & certificates (Leaders submit the names of their Junior Leaders) Top Secretary & Treasurer’s awards (submit books for judging by Oct. 18). Project Medals & Blue awards for curriculum/project areas listed on page 2. Fairbook cover contest winner (chosen from entries submitted in Feb). 1st & 2nd year members who turn in records are recognized. (Outstanding members are chosen) Club scrapbook award (cash award for top scrapbook-entries due Oct. 18). Animal Science Award Jackets- an award for the top 4-H members in Animal Science projects. Member must be 14 years of age or over at the time of Achievement night. The awards are based on: 1. Participation in county and state fairs, clinics, workshops, judging, showmanship contests, attendance at club and county-wide events. 2. Knowledge of project. 3. Records, livestock recordkeeping (if applicable), 4-H Member record, & a well-written 4-H story about their project. Award winners receive a wind jacket pull over which identifies the species in which they won their award. Awards areas- Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goats, Horses, Poultry, Rabbits, Dairy, Dogs, and Cats. Electricity Achievement Award; Electricity School Patches & Certificates. Darlene Schroeder award (Application in office-due October 18). Club Recognition Patches for turning the following into the office: club program, club officer roster, Standards of Excellence Form. Club Intercultural award for utilizing the state 4-H culture kits or other intercultural programming. 4-H Member Alumni award (presented to members who completed their last year of eligibility). 4-H Alumni award-anyone may nominate a deserving community individual. Club of the year (Forms available in the office-due Oct. 18). CALL THE OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AWARDS 3 Cloverbuds who fill out records receive a small gift. Pittsfield Producers Traveling Trophy (based on club records turned in). Page Trophies for Leadership, Citizenship, Public Speaking, Food Demonstrations, Dairy Judging, Forestry Judging, Horse Judging, Outstanding Conservation Project. National 4-H Week club window display contest (cash awards). 2. Standards of Excellence report-(Clubs receive patches for their banners by filling out this simple form that was given out at fall leader meeting.) 3. Club scrapbooks for the county scrapbook contest. Pike Co. 4-H Show Champs Grand Champions & Reserve Grand Champion Public Presentations Rachel De Vries-Oral Interpretation Cassandra Lightle-Illustrated Speech 4. Treasurer’s books (these are required to be filed each year) and Secretary books. Foods Mitchell Smith-Meats & Other Proteins Rachel De Vries-4-H Cooking 301 5. County Key award nominations for members who are at least 16 and have meet the project standards listed on page 49 of Illinois Clover. Food Demonstrations Allyson Bingham-Grandma’s Apple Cake Evin Main-Fruit & Cheese Kabobs 6. Darlene Schroeder Home Economics award-based on project achievement in the Home Ec. area, 4-H participation, and leadership. Winner receives a silver, engraved tray 7. 4-H alumni nominations-given to a former 4-H member who is a deserving individual who gives time and commitment to 4-H and the community. Call for an application. New State 4-H Key Award Key award-New State award for members 16 yrs. of age and over. Application at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state4h/memb ers/recognition_awards.cfm Deadline March 1. If you have received the county Key award you can still apply for the State Key Award State/County/Local Groups/United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any programs, please contact University of Illinois Extension, Pike County at 217-285-5543 Clothing Jacqueline Bingham-Sewing & Textiles III Rachel De Vries- Sewing & Textiles III General Project Show Miscellaneous Elizabeth Henthorn-Animal Science Beth Edgar-Animal Science Photography Madalene Davis –Photography 3 Dalton Heavner-Photo Editing Mechanical Sciences Robert De Vries-Woodworking 3 Caleb De Vries-Woodworking 2 Natural Resources Keaton Harris-Sportfishing I Matthew Myers- Sportfishing I Horticulture Janessa Grammer-Vegetable Market Basket Janessa Grammer-Floriculture Visual Arts Angie Edgar-Glass/Plastic Chett Pease-3-D Mixed Media 4 1. Club of the Year applications. Page DUE INTO THE OFFICE BY OCT. 18: Champion Buck – Evin Main Reserve Champion Buck – Kyle Warning Grand Champion Dog – Angie Edgar Reserve Grand Champion Dog – (Tie) – Brook Smith; Kayla Sutton Champion Doe – Evin Main Reserve Champion Doe – Kyle Warning Grand Champion Dog – On Leash – Angie Edgar Reserve Grand Champion Dog – On Leash – Rachel Lightle Grand Champion Market Pen – Kyle Mowen Reserve Grand Champion Market Pen – Erin Mowen Grand Champion Dog – Off Leash – Billie Henry Reserve Grand Champion Dog – Off Leash – Brook Smith Best of Show – Evin Main Reserve Best of Show – Kyle Warning Grand Champion My Pet Rabbit – Janessa Grammer Senior Dog Showmanship – 14 & over – Angie Edgar Junior Dog Showmanship – 13 & under – Brook Smith Rabbit Jr. Showmanship – Evin Main Rabbit Sr. Showmanship – Kyle Mowen Poultry Show Champion Chicken Market Pen – Austin Anderson Reserve Champion Chicken Market Pen – Christopher Burbridge Grand Champion Poultry Market Pen – Christopher Burbridge Reserve Grand Champion Poultry Market Pen – Austin Anderson Poultry Jr. Showmanship – Elliott Fox Poultry Sr. Showmanship – Lindsey Turner Cat Show Class I Champion Cat – Emma Mann – “Sparkle” Class I Reserve Champion Cat – Adeline DeVries – “Polly” Class II Champion Cat – Rachel Lightle – “Tinker Bell” Class II Reserve Champion Cat – Julia Grammer – “Princess” Best Cat – Rachel Lightle Reserve Best Cat – Emma Mann Goat Show Champion Meat Kid – Reagan Hoskin Champion Meat Doe – Ronnie Embree Grand Champion Market Wether – Levi Cooley Reserve Grand Champion Market Wether – Reagan Hoskin Goat Jr. Showmanship – Reagan Hoskin Goat Sr. Showmanship – Levi Cooley Sheep Show Grand Champion Ram Lamb – Lori Woods Reserve Grand Champion Ram Lamb – Tori Woods Grand Champion Ewe – Riley Parsons Reserve Grand Champion Ewe – Andy Woods Grand Champion Market Lamb – Levi Cooley Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb – Riley Parsons Sheep Jr. Showmanship – 12 & Under – Riley Parsons Sheep Sr. Showmanship – 13 & Over – Andy Woods 5 Rabbit Show Dog Show Page More 4-H Show Champs Dairy Show Swine Show Brown Swiss Champion Heifer – Michael Whitlock Brown Swiss Reserve Champion Heifer – Michael Whitlock Grand Champion Barrow – Duncan Bradshaw Reserve Grand Champion Barrow – Tori Woods Grand Champion Heifer – Michael Whitlock Reserve Grand Champion Heifer – Michael Whitlock Grand Champion Gilt – Wyatt Bradshaw Reserve Grand Champion Gilt – Isaac Whitaker Sr. Dairy Showmanship – Ryan Motley Beef Show Grand Champion Steer – Kameron Smithers Reserve Grand Champion Steer – Isaac Smithers Grand Champion Heifer – Dalton Heavner Reserve Grand Champion Heifer – Isaac Smithers Cross Champion Cow & Calf – Kayla Sutton Grand Champion Cow & Calf – Kayla Sutton Champion Bucket Calf – Sarah Mowen Beef Showmanship Jr. Division – 12 & Under – Jess Heavner Beef Showmanship Sr. Division – 13 & Over – Dalton Heavner Beef Rate of Gain-Sarah Mowen Swine Showmanship 1st Year – John Scranton Swine Showmanship Jr. Division – 12 & Under – Julie Mountain Swine Showmanship Sr. Division – 13 & Over – Jeremy Woods Horse Show Grand Champion Horse – Mitchell Barton Reserve Grand Champion Horse – Jerad Heavner Grand Champion Pony – Beth Edgar Grand Champion Western Pleasure – Mitchell Barton Reserve Grand Champion Western Pleasure – Rachel Smith Horsemanship – Mitchell Barton Horse & Pony Sr. Showmanship – Mitchell Barton Fun Class Winners: Egg Race – Angie Edgar Barrel Race – Beth Edgar Dizzy Cowboy – Beth Edgar Key Hole – Beth Edgar Potato Race – Beth Edgar Stick Horse Race – Beth Edgar 6 Grand Champion Dairy Cow – Michael Whitlock Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Cow – Ryan Motley Grand Champion Breeding/Feeding Litter – Riley Bradshaw Reserve Grand Champion Breeding/Feeding Litter – Wesley Bradshaw Page Brown Swiss Champion Dairy Cow – Michael Whitlock Brown Swiss Reserve Champion Dairy Cow – Ryan Motley Grand Champion Boar – Wyatt Bradshaw Reserve Grand Champion Boar – Wesley Bradshaw Senior Grand Champion-Andy Woods Junior Reserve Grand Champion-Levi Cooley Animal Science Skill-a-thon Pee Wee Division (ages 8-9) 1st - Erin Mowen, 2nd (3-way tie) – Will Heavner, Jordan Walston, Iva Welbourne Junior Division (ages 10-14) 1st - Lori Woods, 2nd – Tori Woods, 3rd – Julie Mountain, 4th – Jess Heavner Senior Division (ages 15 and over) 1st - Andy Woods, 2nd - Jeremy Woods, 3rd – Dalton Heavner, 4th – Molly Woods 4-H Show Evaluation We would like your input on this year’s 4-H shows. Let us know what went well, what could be improved. We also welcome suggestions and positive feedback on how improvements could be made. Email cemyers@illinois.edu Project Information for 2010-11 New Projects for 2010-2011: 4-H Cooking 401, Robotics 1(online), Robotics 2 (new manual) and Robotics 3 (online) New manuals for Interior Design and Leadership 2. The first ever Pike County 4-H CloverBud Salute was held on Tuesday, August 3 at the Farm Bureau Building in Pittsfield with over 60 people attending. CloverBud groups who displayed the things that have been made throughout the year include the Barry Winners, Clover Crew, Griggsville 4-H Club, Independence Hustlers, Milton Raise-Its and Pittsfield Producers. Hands-on activities were available for the members to do with their parents, siblings and friends, as well as some fun outdoor parachute games led by teen 4-H members. Members and their families made Zoo Snack mix, Beanbag Balls, Straw Rockets, Tissue Paper flowers and Flubber. All CloverBuds who participated were recognized for their participation and hard work with a special ribbon and certificate. Seven year olds received a special gift to commemorate their last year as a CloverBud before they move on as a 4-H member. CloverBuds attending were Robbie Main and Stephen Reis from the Barry Winners; Erick Hively from the Clover Crew; Jenna Kelley and Jennifer Bingham-Griggsville 4-H Club; Marco Cooper, Natalie Hobbs, Roam Hoskin, Ronan Hoskin, Braden Musgrave, Cody Bradshaw and Bailey Mowen-Independence Hustlers; Nic Niebur, Nathan Scranton and Mason Davis-Milton Raise Its; Gauge Gratton and Rilee Harshman-Pittsfield Producers. Pike County Extension Director: Jennifer Mowen Youth Development Educator: Kelly Pool Community Worker: Cheri Myers Newsletter written by: Cheri Myers If you have any questions or comments regarding this issue of Clover Power please contact us at: 217-285-5543 7 Junior Grand Champion- Jess Heavner Junior Reserve Grand Champion-Brook Smith Salute to the CloverBuds! Page Master Showmanship Thank you to our generous sponsors!!! Kinderhook State Bank Lohnes Veterinary Service Lowry Pony Farm Martin & Kroencke Implement Co. The Maschhoffs Inc Milton Raise-Its 4-H Club Neal Tire & Auto Don Kirk-Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Pike County Beef Association Pike County 4-H/Extension Foundation Peters Heating & Air Conditioning Pike County Soil & Water Conservation District Pike Feeds Pittsfield Veterinary Clinic Reel Net & Twine Rennecker Equipment Richard and Paula Myers Ron and Corinna Mountain Shari Borrowman Tom and Sue Barger Tom Sheppard Two Rivers Lamb & Wool Association, Harold Ellerbrock UPI/Parks Livestock, LLC Western Illinois Dairy Committee – Beth Weas Cash Western Illinois Lamb Team-CCR Wright Place Auto Body Farmers National Bank First National Bank of Barry Pittsfield Banking Center Lillian McAllister Dr. Korhan Raif and Dr. Ayca Raif Delford & Portia Richter Rodney & Lesley Parsons Pike County Real Estate-John Borrowman Western Illinois Pork Producers Walmart Pike County Farm Bureau Two Rivers FS 1st Farm Credit Services Radio Ad Sponsors: Arends Awe, Inc.-Perry and Riggston Ghrist Veterinary Clinic, Pittsfield Central State Bank Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield Consolidated Grain & Barge JBS United, Feed Division, Griggsville Country Financial-Rick Rodhouse Midstate Insurance, Pittsfield Crop Production Services, Pleasant Hill Pike County Sheriff Paul Petty Gene Webel, Country Financial, Pittsfield Quincy Medical Group Griggsville & Pittsfield Veterinary Clinic Wheels Unlimited Page Angie’s Critter Corral Arends-Awe, Inc. Bob and Carol Prater Bob and Marilyn Hyde Casteel Color Wheel Central State Bank Consolidated Grain & Barge Crop Production Services Crystal Prater Country Insurance and Financial Darlene Schroeder Memorial DJ Two Rivers Radio, Inc. 1st Farm Credit Services Farmers Bank of Liberty Farmers State Bank 4-H Federation First Bank First National Bank of Barry Ghrist Veterinary Clinic Griggsville/Pittsfield Veterinary Clinic Harry Miller Heartland Lodge Hull Fertilizer/Leon Kenady Illinois Electrification Council Kirby & Jane Guthrie Family JBS United John Borrowman Pike County Real Estate John Sheppard Jones Poultry K-9 Cleaners Donations: 8 Plaques and Cash Awards: The Pike County 4-H Foundation will provide a $10.00 scholarship for each Pike County 4-H member for the 2010-2011 4-H year. This scholarship is possible because of a memorial for Karolyn Sheppard as well as Foundation events such as the Christmas craft show, Golf Tournament and Taters to Go. No individual will be denied participation in 4-H due to inability to pay, and scholarships will be awarded on a case by case basis. Members must inform their club leaders of their request for scholarship funds when enrolling for the 4-H program year and leaders will contact the Extension Office. Please call Jennifer Mowen at the Extension Office if you have questions. 4-H Federation Attention-4-H members in 7th grade and upjoin us at the next Federation meeting on Tuesday, September 7 at 4:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Hall in Pittsfield. Join the Feds for a good time while participating in leadership opportunities. This is a great way to make new friends from all over the county. Federation will be having a foodstand fundraiser at Pittsfield Farm & Home on Sunday, August 22 from 11:00-2:00. Hope you can stop by! The award is open to any 4-H member who has been enrolled (and is currently enrolled) in the 4-H Veterinary Medicine project for a minimum of 3 years and falls between the ages of 15 to 18 years of age. The deadline for this award has been extended to September 15. Call for an application. Leader Corner Records due September 8 Please check with your members to make sure they have completed their 4-H records. Call the office with any questions. Recycling Center September 11 Club needed October 2 Griggsville 4-H Club Closed in November and re-opens in April. Leader Birthdays September 6 Dorothy Welbourne September 7 Kim Motley September 8 Lori Berquist September 11 Robert Berquist September 17 Laura Reis September 19 Jamie Kelley September 20 Jerri Woods September 23 Mary Lagemann Congratulations to The Milton Raise-Its club who were awarded a 4-H Health & Safety Improvement Grant from the Illinois 4-H Foundation! Email Addresses Requested Don’t miss out on important email updates!!Please update your email addresses by sending a message to cemyers@illinois.edu 9 The state 4-H Program Fee for 2010 is $20. $6 of that fee will be forwarded to the State 4-H program to help 4-H support costs. The out of pocket expense for each member will be $10 and this can be covered by the individual or through club fundraising. New this year-if a member sells at least $50 in the fundraiser, their program fee is paid!! Vet Science Award Page Program Fee for 2001-11 Window Display Contest-Please promote this event in your community through the window display contest and other promotional ideas below. The 2010 National 4-H Week kit will be available soon at www.4-H.org/brandnetwork. Other ideas for National 4-H Week: Give away 4-H balloons at a local store or event. Put up promotional table tents or placemats at a local restaurant. Give out Clover stickers or tattoos. Have your school advertise 4-H week in announcements. Wear green during National 4-H week. Ask local businesses to put Celebrate 4-H! Join Today! on their marquee during that week. Make clover shaped cookies for the nursing home. Pike County Board Visit for National 4-H Week We will be visiting the Pike County Board at their meeting on Tuesday, September 28 at the Pike County Courthouse at 7:00 for National 4-H Week. Members and adults – please let us know if you would like to participate by making a presentation or handing out items to the county board in appreciation for their support of the 4-H program in Pike County. Please call 285-5543 or email cemyers@illinois.edu We are looking for local adults interested in learning more about 4-H Shooting Sports and are willing to be involved in sponsoring or assisting with forming a club. Please call the extension office if you have an interest in volunteering to help with archery, shotgun or rifle (air and .22). The next scheduled Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports Adult Certified training program will be held September 17, 18, and 19 at White Eagle Camp, Leaf River, IL. For general camp information and directions go to: http://www.campwhiteeagle.com/location.camp 4-H Spotlight CONGRATULATIONS to Levi Cooley who exhibited the Grand Champion Market Wether Goat at the Illinois State Fair Jr. Show!! Jeremy Woods was the skillathon winner in the sheep division of the Superior Young Producer Award held at the Illinois State Fair last week. Tori Woods was the reserve champion showmanship winner in the Montadale class at the Jr. Show at the State Fair. Illinois State Fair Livestock exhibitors: Horses -Mitchell Barton, Poultry- Austin Anderson, Christopher Burbridge, GoatsLevi Cooley, Sheep, Beef-Dalton Heaver, Jess Heavner, Isaac Smithers, Sheep-Levi Cooley, Cole Hall Riley Parsons, Andy Woods, Jeremy Woods, Lori Woods, Molly Woods, Tori Woods, SwineBradshaw/Whitaker, Dairy-Michael Whitlock, Rachel Reis Whitlock. Dogs: Billie Henry, Brook Smith. Illinois State Fair Results at http://agr.state.il.us/isf/competition/ 10 Theme-“Meet the Future 4-H Shooting Sports Page National 4-H WeekOctober 3-9, 2010 Billie Henry demonstrated Frog’s Eye Salad. Evin Main-Fruit & Cheese Kabobs 4-H Cooking 101- page 37 Reagan Hoskin Broccoli Salad Squares 1 pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls ¾ c. mayo 2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp vinegar 1 ½ cups broccoli florets, chopped 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and chopped 2 T. red onion, thinly sliced and quartered ¼ cup golden raisins (optional) 1 T. sunflower seed kernels Preheat oven to 350 . Unroll crescent dough; do not separate. Using lightly floured pizza roller, roll out dough on 12 x 15 baking sheet. Bake 1215 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Mix mayo, sugar and vinegar. Chop broccoli and bacon. Cut thin slice of onion into quarters; separate pieces. Spread mayo mixture over top of crust. Sprinkle with broccoli, bacon, onion, raisins, and sunflower seed kernels. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Makes 12 servings. Julie Mountain-Cereal Marshmallow Bars 4-H Cooking 101-page 34 Colton Main-Orange Julius 1 c. milk 1 c. water 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 c. sugar 1 T. vanilla 8 ice cubes Put all ingredients except ice cubes in a blender; blend well. Carefully add ice cubes one at a time. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Nicole Browning-Peanut Butter Cookies 4-H Cooking 101-page 69 Award of Excellence: Allyson Bingham-Food Demonstration Daniel Bingham-Electricity Jacqueline Bingham-Clothing & Textiles Nicole Browning- Food & Nutrition Samantha Clostermery-Fashion Revue Rachel De Vries-Public Presentations Beth Edgar-Visual Arts Brady Foster- Food & Nutrition Julia Grammar-Visual Arts Dalton Heavner-Photography Billie Henry- Food & Nutrition Aleck Hively-Aerospace Ryan Kelley-Electricity Cassandra Lightle-Public Presentations Jessica Main-Child Development Julie Mountain-Fashion Revue Chett Pease-Photography Elizabeth Reis- Food & Nutrition Beth Scott- Food & Nutrition Hope Scott- Food & Nutrition Wilson Webel-Visual Arts Calendar August 13-22 Illinois State Fair 16 Pike Co. Judging at the State Fair 29 State Fair 4-H Dog Show September 1 New 4-H Year Begins 7 Federation 4:30 8 4-H Records Due into the office 11 Recycling Center-Club needed October 2 Recycling Center-Griggsville 4-H 3-9 National 4-H Week 5 Federation 4:30 5 Fall 4-H Leader Meeting-7:00 p.m. November 2 Federation 4:30 6 Achievement Night-7:00 p.m. December 4 4-H Foundation Craft Show 11 Allyson Bingham demonstrated Grandma’s Apple Cake at the county show and the state fair. State Fair General Show Exhibit Results: Superior: Caleb De Vries-Woodworking Robert De Vries-Woodworking Angie Edgar-Visual Arts Cody Hayden-Photography Jared Mountain-Tractor Mitchell Smith-Food & Nutrition Page Food Demonstrations PIKE COUNTY 4-H FUNDRAISER NEW--Sell $50 worth of product and your 4-H program fee is paid!! CLUBS CHOICE PRODUCTS FEATURING “Best of Club’s Choice” brochure Gourmet Cookie Dough, breads, pies, dippers, pizzas, cheese cakes, and other tasty items and “A Season of Giving” brochure Order forms due by: Monday, Sept. 27 Delivery Date: Saturday, Oct. 30th 11:00am – 1:00pm Please pick up your fundraiser packets when you bring 4-H records in Page Prizes! Prizes! Prizes! The “PRIZE ZONE” brochure allows you to earn from 1 to 12 different prizes! Top Seller - A Hyper Dash Race Course Game" 2nd highest - A Groovy Stardust Lamp 3rd highest - A Moto Yo-Yo 4th highest - Table Top hover disk game $10.00 to the top sales person Cash prizes-get an envelope of Clover Cash for every 10 items sold Pizza party for top clubs Sell at least $50 worth of product and your 4-H program fee is paid!! 12 The funds raised will be used for 4-H educational programming in Pike County. Everyone buys pizza-so why not help support the 4-H program, too? Page 13