MONTGOMERY COUNTY EXTENSION
GREEN GAZETTE—JULY 2013
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR!!!!!
July 16-21, 2013
IOWA STATE FAIR
August 8-18, 2013
GROOMING & SHOWING WORKSHOPS
Items in Newsletter
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Upcoming Fair
Events
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Static Workshop

Rabbit and Beef
Workshop

Service above
Self award

State Fair

Queen contest

July 1 entries
due!

Open class
Feeder Class
Show
RABBIT WORKSHOP
June 28—3:00 p.m.—Fairgrounds-old
commercial building
BEEF WORKSHOP
June 29—5:30 p.m.—Fairgrounds Arena
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Margee Swanson
County Youth Coordinator
margee@iastate.edu
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400 Bridge Street, Red Oak, IA 51566 712-623-2592
Learn more at www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery
Iowa State University Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
LOCAL 4-H NEWS
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ANIMALS
4-H T-SHIRTS
LIVESTOCK RULES STATE FAIR & AKSARBEN
Livestock Rules 2013 have many changes.
Be sure to check out your species and
make sure you know what’s happening!!!
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/li
vestock
LOCAL 4-H NEWS
T-shirts for the fair are available at
the Extension Office for $12.00.
New members should have received
a free T-shirt and a record book. If
you didn’t receive your shirt and
record book please contact the
Extension Office.
ANIMALS
LOCAL 4-H NEWS
4-H AWARDS
YMCA
FAMILYPROGRAM
FUN DAY
We would like all 4-H members and their parents to
attend. If you receive a State Fair trophy for Static fair,
the awards will be given at the 4-H Awards Program, on
Wednesday, July 17th, at 6:30 p.m. after the Pie Auction.
The communication, fashion revue, clothing selection
and $15 challenge participants and scholarship winners
will be recognized.
“Service
Above
Self”
4-H Night
with
the Award
Lancers
We extended the deadline to July 5th to give 4-H Leaders
time to nominate a 4-H member from each club.
This award is for an outstanding 4-H’er in Montgomery
County who puts service above self. This individual
demonstrates outstanding leadership and citizenship
skills.
OUR VISION
A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE
4-4-4H PLEDGE
2013 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR
UPDATED FAIR SCHEDULE (subject to change)
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
4-H Table Setting Contest – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Communications Night – Fairgrounds Auditorium
4:00 PM
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Clothing Selection & Fashion Revue – Extension Office
10;00 AM
10:00 AM
1:00 PM
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Fashion Show – Wilson Performing Arts Center
Table Setting Display during the fashion show - Wilson Performing Arts Center
Bill Riley Talent Show – Wilson Performing Arts Center
1:00 PM
2:00-4:00 PM
8:00 AM
1:30 PM
8:30 AM
4:00-5:00 PM
4:00-5:45 PM
5:00-6:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:15 PM
6:30-9:00 AM
7:00-9:30 AM
8:00 AM
Sunday, July 14, 2013
4-H/FFA Horse Show Entry Time – Horse Show Arena
4-H/FFA Horse Show – Horse Show Arena
Monday, July 15, 2013
Fair set-up, followed by meal for all helpers in auditorium
4-H Club Water Fights, Fire Station
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Enter and judging of 4-H Ag & Nat. Resources, Expressive Arts, Family and
Consumer Sciences, Personal Development, Science, Mechanics and Engineering
Exhibits – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
Enter and weigh in 4-H/FFA Market & Breeding Sheep – Scale area of beef barn
Enter, weigh-in and check papers for 4-H/FFA Poultry. – Poultry Barn
Enter, weigh-in and check registration papers for Meat and Dairy Goats – Scale
area of beef barn
Welcome: Kerry Confer, President Montgomery Co. Fairboard – Fairgrounds
Auditorium
Montgomery County Fair Hall of Fame
Rotary Club “Service Above Self” Awards
Presentation of John Hossle Scholarship
Bake Sale of Food and Nutrition Exhibits
Announcements and Crowning of Fair Queen
Religious Rally –- Fairgrounds Auditorium
Pittsburgh School and Cozad Cabin open for Fair Week
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Enter and weigh in 4-H/FFA Swine – Scale area of beef barn
Enter, weigh-in and check registration papers for 4-H/FFA Rabbits – Rabbit Barn
4-H Dog Show – White Commercial Building by YMCA (this is dog show only, 4-H pet
show moved to Saturday)
8:30-10:00 AM
9:30- 10:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Noon – 9:00 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 – 3:00 PM
6:00-10:00 PM
6:30 PM
Enter Open Class Flower Show, Baking, Garden, Photography, Arts & Crafts – 4H Exhibit Bldg.
Chamber Coffee – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Judging Open Class Flower Show – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
Judging Open Class Garden, Photography, Arts/Crafts, Baking/Cake Dec. – 4-H
Exhibit Bldg.
4-H Exhibit and Commercial Building Open
4-H/FFA Poultry Show – Show Arena
Educational Presentation Fairgrounds Auditorium
Carnival Armbands $25
4-H Night at the Fairgrounds Auditorium Pie Auction (first), Top
7:00-9:00 PM
6:30-8:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM – 9 AM
Throughout the Day
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Noon – 9:00 PM
Noon – 6:00 PM
2:00 PM
1 PM – 11 PM
1 PM – 4 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 – 7:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 – 9:00 PM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
10:00 AM to Noon
Noon – 9:00 PM
Noon – 6:00 PM
1:00 – 5:00 PM
1:00 - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
Throughout the Day
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
5:00 -7:00 pm
6:00 –8:00 PM
7:00 – 9:00 PM
7:30 PM
6 – 10 PM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
9:30 AM
10AM – 1 PM
10:00 AM to Noon
Noon – 6:00 PM
Communications Acts, 4-H Awards Presentations and Photographing of Winners
Bingo
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Weigh-in and check registration papers for 4-H/FFA Market & Breeding Beef –
Beef Barn
4-H/FFA Rabbit Show – Show Arena
Weigh-in 4-H Bucket/Bottle Calves – Scale area of beef barn
Chain Saw Artist
4-H Exhibit Building Open
Flea Market, White Commercial Building
Commercial Building Open
Art Show and Sale at the Montgomery County History Center – Exhibiters Free,
$1.00 Entry Fee
4-H/FFA Sheep Show – Show Arena
Carnival Armbands $25
Educational Presentations
Fairgrounds Auditorium
Horse Fun Night – Horse Arena
Magician Ed Aragoni – Pittsburgh School House
4-H/FFA Meat & Dairy Goat Show – Show Arena
ATV Horseshoe Drag Race – Grandstand Area
Bingo
Friday, July 19, 2013
4-H/FFA Swine Judging Begins – Show Arena
4-H Exhibit Building Open
Flea Market, White Commercial Building
Magician Ed Aragoni – Pittsburgh School House
Commercial Building Open
Art Show and Sale at the Montgomery County History Center – Exhibiters Free,
$1.00 Entry Fee
Caricature Artist Wayne Sealy – White Building
Senior Citizens Day Bingo – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Sponsored by Montgomery County Fairboard & Montgomery County YMCA
An afternoon of bingo with prizes, entertainment, with refreshments. All senior
citizens are welcome to come join us for this free afternoon!
Register for 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest – Show Arena
4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest – Show Arena
Chain Saw Artist
Book Signing – A Tour Through Montgomery County History by Dave and
Roxanne McFarland - Pittsburgh School
Magician Ed Aragoni – Pittsburgh School House
Antique Appraisal Show with Omaha Auction Center, no coins or jewelry –
Fairgrounds Auditorium
Bingo
“Bull Ride “ Grandstand Area
Arm Band – Carnival $25
Saturday, July 20, 2013
4-H/FFA Beef Show – Show Arena
4-H Exhibit Building Open
Baby Contest Registration – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Baby Contest – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Flea Market, White Commercial Building
Magician Ed Aragoni – Pittsburgh School House
Art Show and Sale at the Montgomery County History Center – Exhibiters Free,
$1.00 Entry Fee
Noon – 9:00 PM
1:00 – 5:00 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 – 4:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Afternoon
Throughout the Day
1-5 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
5:00 -7:00 pm
5:00 – 7:00 PM
6:00 – 9:30 PM
6-10 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
9:30 PM
7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
10:30 AM – 1 PM
11 AM – 11:45 AM
Noon
12:30 – 2:30 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
9:00 PM to 11:30 PM
8:00 AM until done
Commercial Building Open
Caricature Artist Wayne Sealy – White Building
Baked Apple Pie Contest – sponsored by the Montgomery Co. Farm Bureau and
the Montgomery County Fair board. Bring your baked apple pie to be judged with
prizes awarded in several categories. All pies will be shared with ice cream for
everyone to enjoy. Fairgrounds Auditorium
Old West Gun Fight - Pittsburgh School
4-H Bucket/Bottle Calf Show – Show Arena
Cross-Stitch Seminar - Pittsburgh School
Caricature Artist
Chain Saw Artist
Arm Bands – Carnival
4-H Other Animals Show (llamas, etc.) – Show Arena
4-H Pet Show – Show Arena
Book Signing – A Tour Through Montgomery County History by Dave and
Roxanne McFarland - Pittsburgh School
Magician Ed Aragoni – Pittsburgh School House
Mills/Montgomery Cattlemen’s Association steak supper – Fairgrounds
Auditorium
Release of livestock not being sold at auction
All champions must stay
Arm Bands – Carnival
Auction of Chain Saw Carvings – west end of gold building
Texas Country Showdown Contest – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Demolition Derby – Grandstand Area
Release Commercial Exhibits
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Pancake Breakfast – Montgomery Co. Soil and Water Conservation District,
Fairgrounds Auditorium
Check in Open Class Bucket/Bottle Calves – Scale area of beef barn
Open Class Kids Pet Show Check In – Show Arena
Open Class Kids Pet Show – Show Arena
Release of 4-H, FFA and Open Class Exhibits and Champion Livestock Not in
Auction Clubs are responsible to clean their areas!
Pedal Pull – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Open Class Bucket/Bottle Show – Show Arena
Livestock Auction – Fairground Auditorium
Old Time Gospel – Pittsburgh School House
Teen Dance (Middle School & High School) – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Monday, July 22, 2013
CLEAN UP EVERYTHING ON THE FAIRGROUNDS!!
Code of Ethics
Thank you to those of you who have turned in the Code of Ethics.
We have required this in the past, since it is on 4-H online it will
not be necessary to turn in.
Re: Montgomery County Fair Queen Contest
Dear Contestant,
Thank you for your interest in the 2013 Montgomery County Fair Queen Contest. The fair
queen is an important part of the fair, as she is visible throughout the week of the fair, attends
fair events, hands out ribbons, has numerous photo opportunities and represents Montgomery
County at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines in August.
The Montgomery County Fair Queen judging will be on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 p.m. at the
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Conference Room (lower level) in Red Oak. The
crowning is Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 pm at the fairgrounds auditorium. Candidates must be in
attendance at the July 9 judging and the July 16 crowning. The judging begins with
introduction of sponsors and candidates with light refreshments being served, followed by
individual interviews. Candidates should be dressed semi-casual (sundress, pant suit) for the
introductions.
Each candidate is sponsored by a local organization or business. The sponsor will pay the
candidate’s $15 entry/sponsor fee and, if selected as the fair queen, the candidate’s sponsor
may choose to help with expenses while at the Iowa State Fair. Candidates may choose to get
their own sponsor, if you need assistance contact Dawn LeRette at 623-2525.
Sponsors and parents are welcome and encouraged to accompany candidates to the
introductions at 6:30 p.m. The judging process is a lengthy one. Sponsors and parents are
welcome, but not required, to stay for the entire interview process and will be allowed to visit
with the candidates during breaks. There is an additional $5 per person charge for
sponsors/parents who are accompanying the candidate to help defray the costs of the light
meal/refreshments being served.
Candidates will be interviewed, according to categories listed on the information sheets. Dress
for judging will include casual attire and evening gown. Candidates are invited to perform a
talent or display a hobby; however, no extra points will be awarded. If you choose to perform a
talent, indicate this on your entry form, including the type of talent.
Each candidate is expected to attend the Montgomery County Fair and perform county fair
duties; i.e., present ribbons and trophies at various events. The queen and her court will be
expected to attend various activities throughout the county during the year.
The candidate selected for Montgomery County Queen is eligible to compete for Iowa State
Fair Queen. All candidates will receive gifts.
Fill out the entry form in its entirety. Please be specific when describing your interests and activities.
You must include a head and shoulder picture with your entry. A current school photo would be ideal.
The $15 entry fee for the candidate and $5 per additional person must accompany the entry form.
Checks should be made payable to the Montgomery County Fairboard. Questions may be directed to
Dawn LeRette at 623-2525.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, July 9th.
FAIR GOALS FOR EACH CLUB
We would like each club to do the following at the fair this year:
1. To have at least two members per club participate in the Flowers in the Pail
activity.
2. To have every club participate in at least one educational presentation—All
members in each club should have given an educational presentation during the
year.
3. For each club to have two members involved in communications night.
4. Have every club with two members in the Fashion Revue, Clothing Selection
event, and the $15.00 challenge contests.
5. To participate in the boothmanship contest.
6. To have at least three members participate in the pie-baking contest to raise
funds for 4-H scholarships.
7. To have at least one member participate in the poster contest.
8. To participate in the livestock judging contest.
9. To help with the 4-H food stand by the livestock barns.
10. To have two entries in the table setting contest.
OPEN AND 4-H BUCKET CALF WORKSHOPS
There will be Bucket calf interviews in July. This is for all
Open and 4-H class bucket calf exhibitors. The Extension
office will be sending a letter to all exhibitors of the times
and dates, the Superintendent is working on dates for this
event.
4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST
The Montgomery County Fair Livestock Judging Contest will be held on Friday, July 19 th. Registration
will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the show arena in the beef barn. The contest will start a t 3:30 p.m. Please
get a team together for your club or chapter. You need either 3 or 4 to have a team. All team
members also compete in the individual competition. We would like every club to have a team.
You will be judging beef, swine and sheep. There will be a market class and a breeding class for all
three species. There will be questions on the breeding classes.
4-H AND FFA DRESS AT THE AUCTION
You are required to have your 4-H or FFA T-shirt on and long pants with tennis shoes or boots. Sandals
aren’t acceptable shoes to be worn while showing Livestock or for the Livestock auction.
COPYRIGHT—HOW IT AFFECTS 4-H EXHIBITORS
There are concerns about how the copyright law is being enforced within the 4-H area. The copyright laws are a concern in
all project areas, not only visual arts. The copyright law states that an individual cannot use another’s work (art,
photograph, written word, logo, trademark, team insignia, etc.) for their personal use. This means you will not duplicate
the item, you will not make money from the item and the item will not be on public display. This last item is the clause we
must enforce in the 4-H fair setting. If you plan on using the idea, be sure to secure the appropriate permission from the
creator. Even if you change the design always cite the original source.
4-H members should review the following resources. State Fair Exhibit Frequently Asked Questions located at
http://ww.extension.iastate.edu/4H/StateFair/SFExhibitFAQGen.htm
PROJECTS BEING JUDGED
Introduce yourself when you come in and before you sit down. The judge really does want to know your name so try
these step to practice.
1. Look at the person you are going to meet and smile.
2. Use a pleasant tone of voice.
3. State your name—“Hello (Hi), my name is …………………………
4. While saying this, extend your hand and shake the judge’s hand.
5. Following the judge’s greeting telling you his/her name, respond with—It’s nice to meet you.
The judge will try to make your sharing about your project as easy as possible by asking you questions that will help you
tell about it. You will find that when you are done sharing your project, the judge will share comments on the items that
they see that went well as you learned and they may have some comments on new ideas you might try, to learn more
about your project or to help you improve in meeting your goals
When you are done with your judging session, don’t forget to shake the judge’s hand and thank them for their time.
JULY 1ST COUNTY FAIR AND STATE FAIR ENTRY DEADLINE!!!!!!
Fair entries need to be received by July 1st , at the Montgomery County Extension Office.
They need to be turned in by 4:30 p.m. Entries that need to be turned in:
All Beef
All Sheep
All Rabbits
All Poultry
Clothing Selection
4-H Bucket calf
Table Setting Contest
All Dogs and Pets
All Dairy
All Swine
Fashion Revue
$15.00 Challenge
Open class Bucket calf
Share the Fun
JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 30
June 30
July 1
July 1
July 2
July 3
July 3
July 3
July 5
July 7
July 7
July 8
July 9
July 10
July 10
July 10
July 11
July 11-13
July 12
July 13
July 13
July 13
July 14
July 14
July 16
July 16
July 16-21
July 21
July 28
July 28
July 30
Static Workshop—5:00-7:00 p.m.—Extension Office
Food booth items due in the Extension Office
Rabbit Workshop—3 p.m.—Fairgrounds Show Arena
Beef Workshop—5:30 p.m.—Fairgrounds Show Arena
SSES Archery—4:00 p.m.—Fairgrounds old Comm. Bldg.
Growing in the Garden—9:00-11:00 a.m.—History Ctr.
Fair entries are due in the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m
Horse Practice—6:30 p.m.--Fairgrounds
Superintendent Stalling meeting—7 p.m.—Extension Office
SSES Archery practice—5:30 p.m.—Fairgrounds-White Comm. Bldg.
Dog Practice—6:00 p.m.—Fairgrounds
Red Oak Rotary “Service Above Self” Awards due in Extension Office
County Youth Council Officer Meeting—4 p.m.—Extension Office
County Youth Council Meeting—5 p.m.—Extension Office
SSES Muzzleloader practice—2:00 p.m.—Phil Olson’s place
Growing in the Garden—9:00-11:00 a.m.—History Ctr
Horse Practice—6:30 p.m.—Fairgrounds
Dog Practice—6:00 p.m.--Fairgrounds
Communications-Table Setting—4:30 p.m.—Gold Fair Bldg.
Communications-Working Exhibits—6:00 p.m.—Extension Office
Clothing Selection--4:00 p.m.—Extension Office
Robotics Camp—9:00-3:00 p.m.—Villisca Comm. Ctr
Lincoln Hustlers 4-H Meeting—5 p.m.—VanMeter’s home
Fashion Show—10:00 a.m.—Wilson Performing Arts
Table Setting Display—during Fashion Show—10:00 a.m.
Bill Riley Contest—1:00 p.m.—Wilson Performing Arts
Grant Spitfires 4-H Meeting—5:00 p.m.
Montgomery County Horse Show—Registration 1:00 p.m.
Static Judging—White Exhibit Bldg.
Food Booth set-up—6:00 p.m.—Booth across from Show Arena
Montgomery County Fair (see schedule)
Static Exhibits will be released from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21st.
SSES 22 Rifle—2:00 p.m.—David Olson’s place
SSES Shotgun—3:00 p.m.—David Olson’s place
Regional Table Setting
Calendar
IMPORTANT EVENTS!!!!!!
TROPHY DONATIONS
We still need a few
trophy donations for
fair!!!! If you are
interested please call
the Montgomery
County Extension
office and speak with
Sue Noll our Office
Assistant!!!!
OPEN CLASS
4-H members can also enter
open class items:--Photography,
Flowers, Arts & Crafts,
Gardening, and Baking. Open
class exhibits can be entered on
July 17th from 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Open class fairbooks are
available at the following website:
extension.iastate.edu/
montgomery or the Extension
office.
STATIC WORKSHOP
We will be having a Static
Workshop on Thursday, June
27th from 5-7 p.m at Extension
Office.
We would like to remind you:
 All static exhibits
require a write-up. For
photography and the
poster contest, the
write-up is the form you
fill out.
 Please be on time for
the Static entry day!!!
 Display boxes will be
available.
CLOTHING & COMMUNICATION
Clothing Selection and Fashion
Review contest will be on
Thursday, July 11th.
Table Setting Contest will
begin at 4:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 10th.
Communications Night will be
also be at 6:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 10th. Get
working on your amazing
educational presentations!!!
Start shopping for the perfect
outfit!!
CODE OF ETHICS
Youth are expected to be sincere,
honest and act in sportsmanlike
ways at all times. Youth represent
the entire program and their
behavior reflects on their parents,
leaders, club and the entire youth
program. All adults involved with
the youth program, leaders and
parents, are expected to set
positive examples and serve as
positive role models by what they
say and do. Any youth who breaks
the Code of Ethics or allows
another person (adult
or peer) to talk them into violating
the Code of Ethics agrees to forfeit
all prizes, awards and premiums.
This includes the Iowa State Fair
and other county, state or regional
exhibitions.
LOST EAR TAGS
If any 4-H animal has lost
an ear tag or wing band,
please contact the
Extension Office. This
needs to be done before
the weigh-in at fair.