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TRUMBULL COUNTY 4-H NEWS

FAIR 2008

A Word From Michelle

(update)  

Sincerely,

Michelle Adkins, 4-H Youth Development

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEMO CONTEST

The Trumbull County 4-H Public Speaking and Demonstration Contest will be Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Ohio State University Extension, Trumbull County Office in Cortland.  All 4-H Members are encouraged to take part in this contest. Try out your demonstrations and talks on more than just your fellow club members. This is a very valuable opportunity to develop leadership skills, public speaking skills, and self-esteem!  New last year – power points can be used!! Categories of competition include:

• Demonstration / Illustrated Talk – team or individual
• Health / Safety Talk – team or individual
  

Registration information is available from the OSU Extension Office or online at http://trumbull.osu.edu/4H/formsapps  Pre-registration is required and due in the Extension Office no later than Monday, June 16!

4-H DAY AT CEDAR POINT

Friday, June 27 4-H families will receive discounted gate prices to Cedar Point in Sandusky.  Prices are:

Students (K-12th grade)  $31.00
Adults                               $34.00
Junior/Senior                    $14.00

4-H families need a 4-H membership card to take advantage of the discounted gate price.  Contact the OSU Extension Office for membership cards.

SUMMER SIZZLE

The annual Summer Sizzle will be held Saturday, August 9 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.  This is an opportunity for the organizations housed in the Trumbull Agriculture & Family Education Center to welcome the community and showcase all the programs and services that are available.  We would really like to have a few hands-on activity stations for the public to experience 4-H.  If you or your 4-H club would like to host a small activity station, please contact Patty Davis at the Farm Service Agency at (330) 637-2046 ext.103. or patty.davis@oh.usda.gov 

QUILT SHOW

The Cortland Bazetta Historical Society is hosting a quilt show & contest on Fri., Sept. 19 & Sat., Sept. 20 at The Opera House in Cortland from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  The contest has both youth and adult divisions, the show includes free demos, lectures, hands-on workshops, and lunch.  There will also be quilts, kits, and patterns for sale.  For more information about the quilt show & contest, or to register, please contact the OSU Extension Office.

4-H CAMP NEWS

Trumbull 4-H Camp Whitewood - July 27 - August 2

WANTED…CAMPERS!!

If you are between the ages of 9 (or in 3rd grade) and 14, we would love to have you join us for camp!  You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend camp, just willing to have fun and make memories!  Contact the Extension Office at 330-638-6783 for registration information or go online at http://trumbull.osu.edu/4H/camp  Start making plans now to join us July 27 - August 2.  Camp is held at Camp Whitewood in Windsor, Ohio and costs $200 per camper.

CAMP WHITEWOOD PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Camp Whitewood will be hosting a pancake & sausage breakfast on June 21 from 8:00 – 11:00 am.  Menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, French toast, eggs, & drink for $5 adults, $3 children 4-12 yrs.  For more info, please call camp at (440) 272-5275

TRUMBULL COUNTY 4-H JUDGING NEWS

GENERAL PROJECT JUDGING

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Trumbull Career & Technical Center in Champion

This judging includes the following project areas:, All Variety Projects (creative arts, woodworking, automotive, electronics, outdoor education, child care, genealogy, self-determined and more),  Food & nutrition, Photography, Shooting Sports, Vet Science

ANIMAL PROJECT JUDGING

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Trumbull Career & Technical Center in Champion

This judging includes all livestock and small animal projects - Skill-a-thon judging animal projects (beef, cavy, dairy, dairy feeders, dogs, goats, pocket pets, poultry, rabbit, sheep, and swine).

HORSE PROJECT JUDGING

All exhibitors bringing an equine project to fair must have completed Four Station judging at the designated time to be eligible to show at the Trumbull County Fair or to compete at the 2008 State Fair.  Designated times are as follows:

• Sunday, July 6 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. 
• Monday, July 7 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Four station judging will take place at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds.  Exhibitors MUST choose one of these two times unless prior arrangements have been made.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  4-Station judging will take place in the saddle horse area and judged by advisors or former 4-H members from surrounding counties.  Exhibitors are required to present their PAS project horse in full tack of their choice (English, Western or Driving).  Horses should be led in a nylon or leather halter with the bridle hung on the horn of the saddle or carried if being show English.  Driving projects should be presented in a halter with the cart and harness near-by for inspection.

CLOTHING PROJECT JUDGING

Monday, June 23, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wildare United Methodist Church
Corner of N. Park Ext. & Bristol-Champion Townline Rd. in Champion Township

This judging includes all clothing project areas!

FASHION REVIEW

Monday, June 23, 2008
7:00 p.m.

Wildare United Methodist Church

4-H members must be in place by 6:30 p.m.

4-H project judging schedules can be found here http://trumbull.osu.edu/4H/judging. 

REMEMBER: YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT JUDGING IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MANY OUTSTANDING ANIMAL PROJECT AWARDS AND TO BE A STATE FAIR REPRESENTATIVE.

4-H NEWS FOR ADVISORS AND MEMBERS FRIENDLY REMINDERS FROM THE 4-H STAFF

CLOTHING TROPHY SPONSORS NEEDED

The 4-H Family & Consumer Sciences committee is seeking trophy sponsors for state fair trophies.  Sponsorships are $15.00 payable to T.C. Home Ec Committee.  If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring a state fair trophy, please contact the OSU Extension Office.

4-H HELP NEEDED!

Some of you might not be aware that the Trumbull County Guernsey Club has donated to 4-H for several years.  Their donations help all 4-H families through scholarships, trophies, and recognition awards, just to name a few.  The Guernsey Club has never asked for anything in return for their donation. However, this year they are seeking our assistance with their Dairy Bar at the fair.  They are in need of folks to work in the dairy bar.  If you are available to work, please let me know.  I’ll put you in touch with the Guernsey Club to schedule your time.  Please find a few hours to volunteer – it’s a small price to pay for such loyal supporters of our program.  Thank you!

TREASURY TIPS

Being the 4-H club treasurer is a very important responsibility.  Below are a few tips to help make the treasurer’s job easier.

• Prepare an annual budget with your finance committee & advisor – this will help guide your club.
• Only spend money with the club’s approval, which should be recorded as a motion in the minutes.
• Only pay bills by check, and have paperwork for all bills paid.  NEVER PAY BY CASH!
• Write receipts for all money collected and maintain a copy of the receipts in your records.

4-H ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The 4-H Advisory Committee has several sub-committees that plan various 4-H functions.  This year, the Advisory Committee is planning a breakfast during the 2008 Trumbull County Fair.  The breakfast will be on Sunday morning (July 13) from 8am – 11am.  4-H Clubs are asked to help, starting at 7:30 am.  This breakfast will replace the annual chicken BBQ from past years.  Watch the next newsletter to learn more about the Trumbull County 4-H Advisory Committee.

4-H ADVISORY BREAKFAST

The Trumbull 4-H Advisory Committee will be hosting a breakfast on Sunday, July 13 from 8:00 am – 11:00 am.  They need your help!  They need 2-3 people per club to help with the breakfast and they need to rest of you to show up with a hearty appetite!  More details on the breakfast can be found in the included flyer.  Again, proceeds from the breakfast will be used for 4-H member & advisor recognition, various camp scholarships, and other 4-H events and activities.

4-H ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SECRETARY BOOK CONTEST

Trumbull County will hold its annual Secretary Records Book Contest for a third year in a row.  Record books may be turned in to the Jr. Fair office anytime during the Fair.  They will then be judged and three winners will be chosen.  The following are some guidelines as to how the records will be judged.  All 4-H clubs and 4-H related groups (ie: Jr. Fairboard) are invited to participate in this contest.  This will also count on the 4-H Honor Club application.

• Records may be kept in the official Ohio 4-H Club Secretary’s Record Book or a secretary may use a binder to organize the records.  If a binder is used, the most recent record should be on top with the previous minutes following.
• There should be a complete club roster with all names, addresses and phone numbers available.
• Agenda items should be in bold print or indented to stand out.
• Records should be neat and legible.  All writing should be in blue or black ink throughout the entire book.
• The last item should be a summary of the year.  Some ideas for a summary would be how many new members joined in the year, how many projects were completed, what kind of fund raisers were held, what type of speakers were heard and what the thoughts were on them.

4-H ADVISORY COOKBOOKS

Thank you to everyone who submitted recipes for the Trumbull 4-H Cookbook!  If you would still like to submit a recipe or two, please complete the recipe template found online at http://trumbull.osu.edu/4H or by contacting the OSU Extension Office.  We have a short window in which we can still accept recipes.  As soon as we know when the cookbooks will be available for purchase, we will let everyone know.  Proceeds from the cookbook sales will be used for 4-H member & advisor recognition, various camp scholarships, and other 4-H events and activities.

OHIO STATE FAIR INFORMATION

OHIO STATE FAIR SMALL ANIMAL DAY

There will be a Small Animal Day at the Ohio State Fair this year on Friday, August 1.  If you have a small animal project and are interested in this state opportunity, please contact the OSU Extension 4-H Office.  Entry deadline is June 11.

OHIO STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship opportunity is for those who are high school seniors or a high school graduate .  You must reside in Ohio and have been previously involved in the Ohio State Fair.  More information and an application is available from the OSU Extension Office or by visiting www.ohiostatefair.com/OSF/osf.php  Applications are due July 1.

OHIO STATE FAIR JR LIVESTOCK HANDBOOK

Are you planning to exhibit an animal at the Ohio State Fair as a Junior Livestock Exhibitor?  If so, you can find exhibitor handbooks and entry forms online at: http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~4hansc/OSF.htm, click on OSF Exhibitor Handbook.  Remember to send in the appropriate entry forms by the deadlines indicated in the handbook.

OHIO STATE FAIR SKILLATHON DATES

Please refer to the Ohio State Fairbook for additional information and guidelines.

TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR NEWS

Join us for the 2008 Trumbull County Fair, July 7th - 13th!

JUNIOR FAIR THEME: “Treasure Lies At The Fair”

FAIR BOOTH & EXHIBIT SET UP

Head advisors have already received information regarding 2008 booth and exhibit assignments. Pay close attention to the information regarding your club’s booth.  If you have any questions or concerns, contact Michelle at the Extension Office (330) 638-6783.  At times, large booth space is limited.  Please understand that requests for booth space changes are noted, but may not be able to be granted. 

Booth and Exhibit Set Up:
     Sunday, July 6 from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
     Monday, July 7 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
     Tuesday, July 8 from 9:00 a.m. – Noon (Style review clothes need to be in place by 10:00 a.m. Wed.)     

Make sure you bring the items you need to assemble your booth properly!

Booth and Exhibit Tear Down:
Tear down for ALL booths in the Junior Fair Block Building is:
Sunday, July 13, 2008 (Beginning no earlier than 9:00 p.m.)
*Please note: The Senior Fair Board has set this time.  We are asking that you respect their request that all booths stay in place until 9:00 p.m.

Please clean your booth area. Make sure you remove all items from booths, pick up staples, and dispose of all debris & trash properly!

BOOTH JUDGING TIPS
You will need to register your booth and booth judging category with the Junior Fair Board Office no later than Tuesday, July 8 at Noon.

There are 3 booth judging categories:
     1) Educational Booth
     2) Project Booth
     3) Junior Fair Theme Booth

Maximum Points Possible: 100 per judge (Will have 2 to 3 judges).  All booths will receive a participation ribbon.  1st, 2nd, and 3rd place rosettes will be awarded in each category.  All booths that tie will receive a rosette.

CLOVERBUDS– NEW ACTIVITIES!!!!

Cloverbuds have an opportunity to participate in several activities during the fair, but we have two new activities this year.  In addition to the previously scheduled cloverbuds events, we will be making stick horses on Thursday, using them in a stick horse show on Friday, and having a cloverbud cornhole event after the Show & tell on Wednesday.  Below is a complete schedule of cloverbud activities.  If you still need to sign up, please visit the website www.trumbull.osu.edu/4H/fair.html , click on Jr. Fair Animal Rules & Registration Forms, then scroll down to Cloverbuds.  You will see both the rules for the various activities and a registration form.  Please contact the OSU Extension Office if you do not have internet access.  Registration forms are due July 1st (except for the goat fun show – this was due May 1st).

• Tues. 4 pm       posters due
• Wed. 1 pm        Show & Tell, and   Corn Hole
• Thu. 1 pm          Stick Horse Making
• Fri. 10 am          Stick Horse Fun Show
• Fri. 10 am          Poultry Fun Show
• Fri. 10 am          Barn Tour (poultry, hogs, & rabbits)
• Fri. 3 pm            Goat Fun Show
• Fri. 6 pm            Stuffed Animal Dress Up
• Sat. 6 pm           Barn Tour (dairy, goats, & horses)
• Sun. 2 pm          Barn Tour (beef, sheep)

We invite you to join us for the crowning of our 4-H Queen & King At 6:00 P.M. On Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds!

JUNIOR FAIRBOARD EVENTS

The Trumbull County Jr. Fairboard is sponsoring several contests during this year’s fair.  They are as follows:

• Fine Arts & Photography contest
• Little Kids tractor Pull (Sunday)
• Stick horse obstacle course (Friday evening)

Olympic Pitchfork Rules - Barns will be judged on cleanliness.  Judging is by barn, not club.  Open class areas are excluded.  Judging will be from Wednesday to Sunday.  Barns will be judged between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day.  Judging is by three places.  The gold pitchfork winner will receive a pizza party.  Silver and bronze winners will be given pop.  Prizes will be delivered by 6:00 p.m. daily. 

Don’t forget to contact the Jr. Fairboard members about their plans for additional fun events and activities!

REMEMBER ... NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE FAIR GROUNDS!

FAIR PASSES/ADMISSION INFORMATION FOR 4-H MEMBERS 

Packets of Fair Passes for 4-H members and advisors will be ready for pick up at the SENIOR FAIR BOARD OFFICE June16.  Please note that fair pass packets will NOT be available at the Extension Office.  The Senior Fair Board Office will be open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Starting in July, the hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. until fair, then 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.  A CLUB ADVISOR MUST PICK UP & SIGN FOR THE PACKET!

Important For 4-H Advisors!...You are responsible for these fair passes! Please make sure you distribute them to each of your members BEFORE fair starts.  Members in more than one club will be given their fair passes from their designated primary club!

UNUSED PASSES...ALL unused advisor passes and member tickets should be returned to Jan at the Senior Fair Board Office.  We return these to the Senior Fair Board so they have an accurate count of what was used.

ADVISOR PASSES SPECIAL NOTE...All advisors who purchase a Senior Membership Pass from the Senior Fair Board, MUST return their unused 4-H pass to the Senior Fair Board Office. The pass that is issued to you through 4-H is for you only and is not to be given to someone else to use!

Remember the passes we receive from the Senior Fair Board are a privilege not a right and we should not abuse the privilege.

IMPORTANT FOR ALL 4-H MEMBERS!  On Tuesday, July 8, 2008, you MUST HAVE A PASS to get into the fair. (This means all day!) Please take special care of the ticket given to you to receive your wristband!  You will need to present this 1-day ticket to the guard at the gate when you enter the fairgrounds.  Once you have entered the fairgrounds, take your 1-day ticket to the Junior Fair Block Building and exchange it for a numbered wristband!  

NO TICKET = NO WRISTBAND!  Be Responsible! Do not leave your ticket at home, give it away, or lose it!  Once you put your wristband on do not remove it for any reason!  If you do not have a wristband on, or if the wristband has been cut or tampered with in any way, you will not get in to the fair!  Wristbands will be available at the Junior Fair Office on Sunday from 1p.m. - 7p.m.; Monday from 9a.m. to 9p.m. and on Tuesday from 9a.m. to 9p.m.  After 9p.m. on Tuesday, wristbands must be obtained at the Senior Fair Board Office.

RIDE ADMISSION COSTS...For those entering the fairgrounds with Junior Fair wrist bands and Fair Passes, ride admission costs are $4.00 per day.  Please purchase your ride passes at Gate C or Gate D, preferably Gate C.

FAIR PASS/ADMISSION INFORMATION FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

Are you a parent or a sibling of a 4-H member and want to know how much admission to the fair is?  Well, here’s the scoop for 2008!

WEEKLY FAIR PASS FOR ADULTS

Senior Membership Pass                  Cost: $20.00
These passes can only be purchased by the pass holder and are only available to Trumbull County residents 18 years & older with a valid photo I.D.  This pass entitles the bearer the privilege to vote for fairboard members as well as weekly admittance to the fair.

Weekly Fair Pass                                Cost: $18.00
This pass is available to both adults and students.  Parents are responsible for purchasing student passes.  Entitles the bearer admittance to the fair, but does not give the bearer of that pass the right to vote for fair board members.

Exhibitors Pass                                 Cost:  $12.00
This pass is available to anyone exhibiting in open class shows.  Entry registration deadline is June 23, office will be open that Saturday.

OTHER RATES OF ADMISSION TO FAIR
Daily Admission Tickets:
Tuesday – Thursday        $7.00
Friday – Saturday            $8.00
Senior Citizens (per day) $3.00
*Mechanical rides and Grandstand admission are free with purchase of daily admission tickets. 

ADVISORS’ GRADE SHEETS

4-Her’s who are not able to attend 4-H general project judging may have their project judged by their 4-H advisor or other adult.  4-H members or advisors may obtain the proper grade sheets from the OSU Extension Office. Advisors should turn in the project grade sheets of members who did not attend project judging to the Extension Office by July 3rd.  You may use either an A, B, C system (blue, red, white ribbons) or a complete/ incomplete system (green participation ribbons).  Members should receive a grade ribbon for each project in which they were enrolled & have completed.  Those clubs with Cats & Reptiles may take completed grade sheets to the Junior Fair Board Office & receive project ribbons, since their project judging is completed at fair during judging.

GOLF CART PERMIT

$100.00 plus $1 million liability insurance.  (Registered 4-H volunteers – your liability insurance is covered by OSU Extension)

CAMPING SPOTS

Camping Permits are $125.00 each for campers under 30 feet. There are still sites available. Secure your site now!  First Come-First Served!  For more information on camping regulations and registration, contact the Fair Board Office at (330) 637-6010.

KNOW WHERE YOU AT DURING FAIR

The Senior Fair Board has numbered each building on the Fair Grounds.  Did you notice?  Use these numbers in emergency situations to help emergency personnel locate you quickly!

OPEN CLASS ENTRIES

If you are interested in entering any animal or item in open class competition, stop by the Fair Board Office for an entry form and rules.  Entry forms are due by June 21! If you have questions regarding deadlines, contact the Senior Fair Board at (330) 637-6010.           

FAIR BOOKS

Senior Fair Books are now available at the Senior Fair Board Office.  The Extension Office has a few available, but cannot guarantee how long they will last.

KEEP THOSE HANDS CLEAN AND HEALTHY!

Don’t forget to wash your hands every chance you get, especially after you handle or clean up after your animal, before you eat, and more.  Safety is the key to keeping you, your animal, and others healthy during fair week.

Look for the hand washing stations!  Make sure you use running water, soap and lots of friction to get those hands clean! Don’t forget to get underneath those fingernails too!

SPRAY DATE - JULY 3

All barns must be cleaned by that date! Fairgrounds will be closed July 3 - No one is permitted in the barn areas on July 3!  NO EXCEPTIONS!

After the barns are sprayed on July 3, PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ANYTHING!  You can paint and add bedding, decorations, etc. after this date.

All barns must be cleaned and manure piles removed after the fair!  The state is also recommending that you pressure wash the trusses of your barns.  This must be completed prior to the final spray date.  Contact the Fair Board Office for more details!

RELEASE TIME FOR NON-ANIMAL EXHIBITS

All non-animal exhibits must stay in place until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2008.  Please do not begin to tear down or remove items from your booth until after that time!

If you belong to a 4-H Animal Club AND have a booth in the Junior Fair Block Building, you must still wait until 9:00p.m. to tear your booth down!  NO EXCEPTIONS!      Please be respectful when asked to wait!

ENTRY/ EXIT FROM FAIRGROUNDS

Gate C will be open until 10a.m. throughout Fair for bringing in supplies and going to campers.  As always, cars/trucks may not be parked against or in barns.  All vehicles are prohibited in barn areas between 10a.m. and 11p.m.!  Violators can be towed.

PARKING

During set-up and release times, please help keep gates and traffic lanes open!  Do not block areas between and around barns!  Emergency vehicles must be able to get through when needed!  Do not leave vehicles parked by the barns and buildings for long periods of time!  Unload quickly, then move your vehicle to a permanent parking place.

BED PASSES AND CURFEWS

4-H’ers staying on the fairgrounds overnight who are not in a camper MUST get a bed pass from the Junior Fair Office.  These passes give the Fair Officials an idea of who is staying on the grounds should an emergency arise.  4-H’ers must have a wristband on to get a Bed Pass.  Return Bed Passes to the Junior Fair Office on time each day!

All members must be in the barns where they are staying no later than 12:00 midnight.  All lights (except those needed for security and safety) will be turned off at 12:30 a.m.

CURFEW THIS YEAR IS THE SAME AS LAST YEAR ... MIDNIGHT!

ANIMAL AND LIVESTOCK EXHIBIT INFORMATION RABIES VACCINATIONS

The Trumbull County Fair Board will require that only the following animal exhibits be vaccinated for rabies: Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. 

A copy of your health certificate showing that your animal(s) received their rabies shot(s) must be given to your 4-H Advisor prior to fair!  Vaccination must be performed by a licensed veterinarian!

Non-Project Animals at Fair: The Fair Board is also requiring the Verification of Rabies Vaccination Form be completed for dogs, cats, and ferrets you are bringing to fair for any reason. Contact the Senior Fair Board for a copy of the form.

* Please send this form directly to the Senior Fair Board Office.

REGISTRATION / OWNERSHIP PAPERS

Be sure to have registration and/or ownership papers available if this is required or questioned in your species areas! You may be asked to leave if you do not have these papers available when asked!

HEALTH PAPERS

Contact the Senior Fair Board Office if you have questions regarding the need for health papers, or check the Senior Fair Book.

POULTRY TESTING

All non-market poultry must have a pullorum-typhoid test prior to fair (this does not include ducks and water fowl – only fancy chickens).  The test for fancy chickens was conducted on May 28. ALL turkeys being taken to fair need to be pullorum-tested IF THERE ARE OTHER CHICKENS ON THE PROPERTY.  The blood test for pullorum was conducted May 8.  Market chickens will be tested upon arrival at fair.  If you have questions regarding the pullorum-typhoid test, please contact Lynne Almasy at (330) 568-1247 or Ross Treffert at (330) 240-6956 A.S.A.P.

TIME TO MOVE IN AT FAIR

All Livestock and Animal Exhibits must be in place by 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.  They must stay in place until their assigned release times on Sunday, July 13, 2008.

DON’T FORGET TO CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR ANIMAL DURING FAIR WEEK!

All small animal and livestock areas should be cleaned daily not only for safety and sanitation reasons, but for presentation to the public as well!  Barns should be cleaned by 10a.m. each day.

DRUG USE NOTIFICATION FORMS FOR MARKET LIVESTOCK ANIMALS

Every Market Livestock Animal must have a DUNF Form on file with the Fair Board on the DAY OF ARRIVAL AT FAIR absolutely no exceptions!  It is the 4-H member’s responsibility to complete forms for each animal they bring and present it to their advisor upon completion of the animal’s health check and/or weigh-in.

Do not leave your animal on Tuesday until you have turned in your completed Drug Use Notification Forms.  Failure to turn in these forms on the first day of fair may result in you being asked to remove the animal OR you being unable to show the animal for competition.

Darlene Brooks will give the number of forms each clubs need to the Head Advisors.  Head Advisors will need to distribute the forms to members, collect completed forms, and turn them back in to Darlene!

JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK WEIGH-IN SCHEDULE

The Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee has set the schedule for Livestock Weigh-in.  Animals will be weighed on Tuesday and will be taken in the following order for weigh-in:       

Sheep                      4:00 p.m.
Dairy Feeder            4:30 p.m.
Finished Dairy Beef  4:30 p.m.
Beef                         5:00 p.m.
Hog                          5:00 p.m.
Poultry                     5:00 p.m.
Goat                         6:00 p.m.
Questions regarding this schedule should be directed to the Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee including Darlene Brooks or Jan Solomon.

CARCASS ANIMALS

A few years ago the Junior Fair Livestock Sale Committee adopted a new rule regarding carcass animals.  All carcass animals must be at the fairgrounds on Sunday, July 6th.  Beef and lambs should arrive by 5:00 p.m.; hogs should arrive from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Carcass animals will be hauled to Mahan’s by designated haulers.

JUNIOR FAIR LIVESTOCK SALE

The Junior Fair Livestock Sale will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the SALE Building.  Please encourage family, friends, and business associates to support our youth by participating in the SALE.  Anyone who knows of new buyers who need a Buyer’s Pass or other information can call Darlene Brooks at (330) 772-2132.

Sale Order Is As Follows:

     Rabbit
     Chickens
     Ducks
     Turkeys
     Geese
     Carcass Goats, then Goats
     Carcass Lambs, then Lambs
     Dairy Feeder
     Dairy Beef
     Carcass Steers, then Steers
     Beef Feeder
     Carcass Hogs, then Hogs

* Note new this year: there will not be a sale of champions.  All champions will be sold with their species.

 Sale Fees: A 3% + $5.00 per animal/lot sale fee will be deducted from Junior Fair checks to cover promotional and advertising expenses for the Junior Fair Livestock Sale.  All checks will be held until drug tests are confirmed.

 Pull Fee Procedures: All animals weighed and then pulled must pay a $10.00 pull fee to the Livestock Sale Committee.  A pull sheet form will be available from your advisor or at the Junior Fair Board Office.  Forms must be turned in to advisors and then forwarded to the Treasurer of the Livestock Sale Committee with time period for withdrawal being determined by species rules.

All Champions of Hogs, Lambs, and Beef must be sold and slaughtered; all champion hogs, lambs, & beef will be hauled directly to Mahan’s on the last day of fair.  All other animals per species rules.

YOUR ANIMAL - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!

You have chosen to take an animal to fair.  When you enter the fairgrounds with your animal, you are saying you will take care of your animal and the space it occupies.  You are responsible to clean up after it, to feed and water it daily, and to make sure it is healthy. If you cannot be there, don’t bring your animal!

HEALTH CHECKS

All animals will be health checked when you check-in at the Fair.  Animals presented for exhibition must show no symptoms or evidence of an infectious or contagious disease.  If there are questions regarding the health of your animal, you may be asked to produce proof that your animal is in good health or may even be asked to remove your animal from the fair grounds.  This is done, not only for the safety of your animal, but other animals and people who come in contact with the animals as well.

Do not leave your animal until you have made sure it has been checked by the appropriate people!

*See the Fair Book for Health Check Schedules.

GROOMING

Just a reminder ... 4-H members are responsible for grooming their own 4-H project animals while at fair.  Take time to practice before you get there!

EARLY RELEASE

4-H animals requiring early release must be approved by the 4-H Extension Educator AND a Fairboard Director.  4-H’ers & animals leaving without approval may lose the right to exhibit in 2009.

TIME TO MOVE OUT OF FAIR

Release Time - All animals must be on the grounds for display until their designated release time…

Champion Livestock Sale Animals    5:30 p.m. (special truck to Mahan’s)
Livestock Sale Animals                     7:30 p.m.
Horses, Dairy, Poultry, Open Class  8:00 p.m.
Cats, Small Animals                          8:30 p.m.

Please do not move your Livestock trailers or trucks before 7:30 p.m.

*Remember: Campers & Vehicles NOT transporting animals need to stay parked until 10:00 p.m.!  Campers & vehicles that move prior to that time will be checked for animals.  On the last day of the fair, all trucks/trailers must enter through Gate E and exit through Gate D.  Please do not block gates prior to 8p.m. AND do not move vehicles prior to 8p.m.!

CLEANING UP BEFORE OR AFTER FAIR? EVER WONDER WHICH DUMPSTER TO USE?

The 4-H Equine Program Development Committee requests that the large dumpster located next to the horse barns be used for MANURE ONLY!  Anything else that needs disposed of should be put in the Sunburst Dumpster located across the street from the Concession Stand Block Building.

Please note that the Equine Committee pays for the dumpster located next to the horse barns and appreciates your cooperation!

SPEAKING OF FAIR CLEAN UP!  POST-FAIR BARN CLEANING

Barns must be cleaned either Sunday, July 20 or Monday, July 21.  Please do your part!!!  Every member who has an animal at fair is obligated to clean the area their animal used.  If everyone does their share, the fairgrounds should look as good when we leave as it did when we entered!

Please remove all manure and bedding from stalls and pile at the designated ends of your barn!  If you have a Small Animal Project, make sure you clean your areas and the cages you used properly!

Important Dates

JUNE

2    4-H Advisory Comm. Mtg., OSUE, (7:00 pm)
4    Counselor Training, OSUE, (6:30 pm)
10   Small Animal Comm. Mtg., OSUE, (7:00 pm)
17   Camp Counselor Training, OSUE, (6:30 pm)
18   CARTEENS, KSU Trumbull Campus (9am)
21   Public Speaking Contest, OSUE, (10:00 am)
23   4-H Clothing Judging & Fashion Revue, Wildare United Methodist Church, (10:00 am)
24   Horse Comm Mtg., Fairground, (7:00 pm)
25   4-H Project Judging, TCTC, Champion, (5:30 pm)

JULY

TBD             4-H Advisory Comm. Mtg., OSUE, (7:00 pm)
1                 4-H Cloverbud Fair Activity Registration Due
4                 OSUE Offices closed for holiday
7-13            Trumbull County Fair
19               4-H Camp Counselor Training/Picnic, OSUE, (10:00 – 2:00 pm)
22               Horse Comm. mtg., Fairgrounds (7:00 pm)
22-26          Ohio 4-H Leadership Camp, Camp Ohio
27 – Aug. 2 Trumbull County 4-H Camp
28 – Aug. 1 Ohio 4-H State Horse Show

AUGUST                                                                              

30 – Aug. 10   Ohio State Fair
4                     4-H Advisory Comm. Mtg., OSUE, (7:00 pm)
9                     Summer Sizzle, Trumbull Ag. & Family Educ. Center, (11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
26                   Horse Comm. mtg., Fairgrounds, (7:00 pm)

SEPTEMBER                                                                        

1      OSUE Office closed for holiday
2      4-H Advisory Comm. Mtg., OSUE, (7:00 pm)
9      Small Animal Comm. Mtg., OSUE, (7:00 pm)
23     Horse Comm. mtg., Fairgrounds, (7:00 pm)