Non-Animal By Karen Soule, 4-H Educator Jefferson County youth had a good 2016 showing at the New York State Fair, in both the animal and non-animal shows. Below are the results. Name Section/Class Description Place Drew Stein 1 E The Dragon P Seth Whitney-Wekar C 2A Souper Soup Poster B Seth Whitney-Wekar DA 14 Strawberry Yogurt Bread B Mackenzie Howard DA 15 Coffee Cake B Laurel Steiner DA 15 Coconut Date Cookies R Mackenzie Howard DA 26 Dandelion Jelly W Alex Fansler DB 1A Northern Lights pastel W Sophia Hayes DB 1A Ocean Scene Drawing B Campbell Reed DB 1A Koala collage R Hailey Reed DB 1A Cow collage R Brenden Sforza DB 1A Aurora Borealis oil pastel W Samuel Hayes DB 1D Skull Sculpture R Sophya Kenyon DB 1D Paper Mache Balloon R Alex Fansler DB 2C Granny Square B Mackenzie Howard DB 2C String Art Clover R Drew Stein DB 2C String Art Hand R Seth Whitney-Wekar DB 4 Bird in Nest R Kaeden Rowland DC 1B Necklace B Dawson Rastley DC 1B Long House R MaKenna Robbins DC 1B White Rabbit B Laurel Steiner DC 1C Canning Jar Lids Pumpkin B John Stein DD 2 Tie-dye T shirt B Kirsten Widrick DE 2 Apron B Drew Stein DE 4 Mask R Dawson Rastley DE 9 Rope Halter R Dylan Rastley DE 9 Rope Halter R Dawson Rastley DF 1 Yard Yahtzee Game R
John Stein DF 1 Elexivi dice game R Mackenzie Howard E 1 Froggy Went a Courting photo R Seth Whitney-Wekar E 1 Waving Trees photo W Jenna Steiner E 2 Jump the Barbed Wire photo W Laurel Steiner E 2 Make a Wish photo R Drew Stein E 3 Watercolor Robins Egg W Tavique Stewart F 16 Radishes R Bethanee Motes G 2 Ocean Diorama B Russell Clarke G 5 Repurposed Bird Feeder R Dawson Rastley JA 1 Fishing Rod Case B Dylan Rastley JA 2 Fishing Rod Case B Dylan Rastley JA 2 Camp Chair B Joseph Petrus JA 6 Wooden Tops B Samuel Hayes JD 1 Lego Set with Drawing B We also had the following Cloverbuds exhibited that received participation ribbons: Joselyn Widrick, Cameron Reed, Shane Motes, Katherine Rastley, Madison Robbins and Anna Payne. Congratulations! Animal Shows-Dog, Dairy Cattle, Horse Name Class Placement Raphaella Bell Dog - Grooming & Handling B JR B Maggie Pyne Dog - Grooming & Handling C B Res. Ch. Chascidy LaQuay Ayrshire Jr. 2 Y.O. Cow 2 Kristen Widrick Guernsey Spring Heifer Calf 3 Chascidy LaQuay Guernsey Winter Heifer Calf 2 Kristen Widrick Guernsey Spring Yearling Heifer 3 Kristen Widrick Guernsey Jr. 3 Y.O. Cow 2 Chascidy LaQuay Guernsey 4 Y.O. Cow 1 Kenneth Trumble Milking Shorthorn Fall Heifer Calf 2 Kenneth Trumble Milking Shorthorn - Summer Yearling Heifer 2 Kenneth Trumble Milking Shorthorn Jr. 3 Y.O. Cow 1 Chascidy LaQuay Reserve Champion Guernsey Chascidy LaQuay Showmanship, 11 & 12 Y.O. Youth Blue Master Kristen Widrick Showmanship, 9 & 10 Y.O. Youth 4 Blue Emmie Esplin Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat, JR 3
Megan Countryman Hunt Seat Equitation of the Flat, JR 9 Emmie Esplin Hunter Under Saddle, JR 1 Emmie Esplin Working Hunter, JR 3 Megan Countryman Working Hunter, JR 4 Emmie Esplin Equitation Over Fences 5 Abigail Hudson Western Trail, JR 8 Bailey Fitzgerald Western Trail, SR 2 Bailey Fitzgerald Western Showmanship, SR 3 Haden Robbins Western Showmanship, SR 5 Abigail Hudson Western Pleasure, JR 2 Abigail Jeror Western Pleasure, SR 3 Bailey Fitzgerald Western Pleasure, SR 4 Abigail Hudson Western Road Hack, JR 6 Bailey Fitzgerald Western Road Hack, SR 3 Abigail Jeror Western Road Hack, SR 5 Haden Robbins Western Road Hack, SR 9 Haden Robbins Western Horsemanship, SR 2 Bailey Fitzgerald Western Horsemanship, SR 3 Amber Grose Texas-T-Barrels, JR 4 Amber Gross Quadrangle Barrels, JR 10 Sarah Mason JR Yearling Heifer, Angus 2 Matthew Mason JR Yearling Heifer, Angus 4 Nicholas Mason SR. Yearling Heifer, Angus 2 Sarah Mason Novice Showmanship, Beef 1, CH Matthew Mason Novice Showmanship, Beef 3 Nicholas Mason JR Showmanship, 13 & Under, Beef 6 Cancer Camps to be Focus of Community Service Project Jefferson County 4-H will be participating in a community service project of sewing a simple, warm hat for cancer patients that will be donated to the area cancer centers. This will take place on Saturday, November 19, at the Extension office from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There will be some sewing machines available to use, but it is recommended to bring one if you are able. There will be some fleece available, but if you have fleece at home and matching thread, please bring that along. These hats take a half yard of fabric. If you have any questions or to sign up, please call our office at 788-8450.
By Jeffery Reynolds, 4-H Educator Fall season is upon us! The leaves are starting to change, days are growing shorter, and mornings are chilly and crisp as summer fades away. Though we will miss long summer days and warm nights, we have a brandnew exciting season approaching! So why not start thinking about some fun outdoor activities you can do to celebrate the coming of autumn. Play Some Pick-Up Football. Labor Day weekend officially kicked off football season, so what better way to celebrate than to play some football yourself? Grab family and friends and head out to the park or backyard for some down-set-hike! Take a Scenic Drive. Early to mid-fall is one of the prettiest times of the year, as the trees still have most of their leaves, which have turned vibrant with the coming cold. This is one of the best times to take a drive through the woods, around town, or through the mountains. Do Some Photography. Bright multi-colored leaves, teaming autumn wildlife, colorful pumpkins and gourds, and clear, sunny days make for great photo opportunities. See what amazing autumn things you can capture on your camera! Go Camping. Cooler, dryer weather means fewer bugs and fewer people, so fall is one of the best times to go camping. Just remember your cold weather camping gear, and you will be toasty and comfortable in the chilly autumn air! Go Climbing/Hiking. One of the best times of the year to rock climb or take a hike is during the fall. As leaves begin to drop and greenery wanes in anticipation for winter, rock faces become more exposed. Cooler weather also means fewer bugs zipping around your face as you make your way up the cliff or down the trail! Go Pumpkin Picking. Fall season means one thing pumpkin season! Restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and many other places around town start selling pumpkin foods, drinks, and products to welcome in the season. You will also be able to find whole pumpkins all over town, whether you want to go pick your own at a patch or get one from the store. If you do take a trip to your local pumpkin patch, you can do many fun, free activities that they offer, like hayrides, corn mazes, and petting zoos. Make a jack-o-lantern with your new prized pumpkin and be sure to keep the seeds so you can roast them. Visit an Orchard. Tis the season for apple picking! The prime months for ripe apples are September and October, and most local orchards open their doors to the public during this time to do some picking. Just think of all the pies, apple butter, cider, and applesauce you can make! Moreover, even if you are not a big apple eater, just strolling through the trees in the cool fall weather is a great way to spend the day!
The 4-H Adventure Club is an exciting, outdoors, action-packed club that is ready to grow its membership! If you are interested in shooting sports, hiking, and just plain outdoor fun, this is the club for you! Checkout what 4-H has to offer and let us help you get out and get fit. Our Adventure Club is just one of many clubs that offers an experiential environment to meet up with old friends or connect with new. Most events are to be announced and are open to all 4-H members. For more information about the Adventure Club and other 4-H Clubs, please contact the office at 315-788-8450. The 2017 Winter Outdoor Survival Camp, from February 19-24, 2017, is an excellent opportunity for military youth ages 14-18 to enjoy the outdoors during the winter. Youth will sleep in an Adirondack lodge, but during the day, they will travel through the 1,200-acre forest on snowshoes and cross-country skis. Youth will learn how to build shelters to protect themselves from the winter elements, learn different ways to build fires in the ice and snow and stay warm, administer emergency first aid, build a small survival kit (to take home) and prepare meals over the fire. The youth will strengthen their physical skills in preparation for a long trek to an iced over waterfall at the end of the week. Outside of these activities, the youth will share camaraderie around evening bonfires and participate in leadership teambuilding activities. The friendships and memories from this camp will last forever. October-November 2016 Green Ink Newsletter Contact us for more information at 315-788-8450 or jefferson@cornell.edu. Visit our website at www.ccejefferson.org. Find us on Facebook at: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 4-H Camp Wabasso, and Jefferson County, NY 4H