REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!!

1 APRIL 2018 Coopera ve Extension Service Hardin County 201 Peterson Drive Elizabethtown, KY 42701 9370 (270) 765 4121 Fax: (270) 769 0426 www.ca.uky.edu/ces It s Hardin County 4 H Summer Camp registra on me!! If you like to make new friends, go swimming every day and have LOTS OF FUN you will want to begin planning to a end 4 H summer camp July 10 13 at West Kentucky 4 H Camp. PARENTS, sending your child to 4 H summer camp would make a GREAT SUMMER VACATION! Those interested in ge ng a jump on having fun in the sun call the Extension Office at (270) 765 4121 and ask for 4 H secretary, Jessica Vincent. Hardin County is GEARING UP FOR CAMP! You could win a FREE week to a end summer camp in 2018! For details on how to enter, visit www.4hcampstore.com. For more informa on about Hardin County's week at 4 H Camp (July 10 13), please contact our office at 270 765 4121. REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!! COST IS $225 Per Camper / 4 Day Camp Includes: Transporta on, Lodging (air condi oned cabins), Meals, T Shirt & LOADS OF FUN PAYMENTS: Made in installments or with Credit Card CALL: (270) 765 4121 and ask for Jessica CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT: hardin.ca.uky.edu WANT TO SEE OUR CAMP? CHECK OUT THIS INFORMATIVE VIDEO! h ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inoq vwhpyo&feature=youtu.be

2 Did you know that the #1 fear of most adults is public speaking? If only they had participated in their 4 H Speech and Demonstration Contest! Now is the time to begin working on a speech or demonstration to present at the 2018 Hardin Co. 4 H Talk Meet & Demonstration Contest on Friday, April 20th. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6:00 p.m. You must pre register for this event! To register, please call the Extension Office at (270) 765 4121 and be ready to give the following information: Name, Title of Speech and/or Demo and Birth Date NO LATER than Monday, April 16th. Late registrations will not be accepted. To receive a copy of the complete Rules and Regulations, stop by the Extension Office. 2018 4 H CLOVER BUD FAMILY CAMP June 1 3, 2018 West Kentucky 4 H Camp Dawson Springs, KY Cost: $120.00 (per person) 4 H Clover Bud Family Camp is for youth ages 5 8 years old and must a end with at least one supervising adult age 18+. Deadline to register is May 1st. Return registra on to Hardin County Extension Office 201 Peterson Dr. Elizabethown, KY 42701. For more informa on please call (270) 765 4121. All 4 H sewing members are encouraged to par cipate in the 4 H Fashion Revue held Friday, May 4 th with sign in star ng at 5:30 p.m. and the Fashion Review to start at 6:00 p.m. Deadline for registra on is Monday, April 30 th. All entries must be turned into the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27th with a Garment Form a ached. Garments are judged by area Master Clothing Volunteers. Please contact the Extension Office for a Garment Form. Entries will be judged prior to the Fashion Revue for quality of construc on for a par al score and will be judged during the Fashion Revue for fit and look on the 4 H member through an informal interview. The top three par cipants in each category will be eligible to compete at the Area Rally Day on Saturday, May 12th.

3 The Hardin County 4 H Council will once again be offering two (2) $500 scholarships to graduating High School Seniors who are actively enrolled in the Hardin County 4 H Program. This scholarship is based on their accomplishments in 4 H and can be used for college or vocational technical school. Application deadline is Friday, April 27th. For more information please contact Bonnie Jolly or Marla Stillwell at (270) 765 4121 or visit our website (hardin.ca.uky.edu ). The Kentucky 4 H Founda on is excited to announce its 2018 Scholarship Program. Through the support of our sponsors, the Founda on is again offering six college scholarships; the James W. Kidwell Memorial ($1,500), Farm Credit Mid America (four $500 scholarships), and the Michael Bandy/Ale 8 One ($1,000) Scholarships. To be eligible to receive one of these scholarships applicants must have been an ac ve 4 H member for the last two years, must graduate from high school in 2018, and also be a resident of Kentucky. Forms are available at at www.kentucky4hfounda on.org. The deadline for scholarship applica ons is Friday, May 4, 2018 and MUST be postmarked by that date. All winners will be recognized during the 4 H Teen Conference held June 11 14 2018. A en on all 4 H TEENS grades 8 12! This summer, you will have a chance to experience 4 H Teen Conference! Teen Conference will be held on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington June 11 14. At Teen Conference, you will have the opportunity to meet 4 H teens from all over Kentucky while ge ng a taste of what living on a college campus is really like! You will choose fun and exci ng tracks and workshops, take a UK campus tour, vote on your 2018 19 State 4 H Officers, a end a district night out event, go to several 4 H assemblies, cheer on your peers for receiving their 4 H Achievement Awards and even will get to a end dances to mingle with all the new friends you will make. Total cost to a end is $250 and will cover lodging, all meals and travel, however, the 4 H council will help sponsor each youth a ending. This 4 day conference is well worth it so mark your calendars and make plans to a end! A mandatory orienta on for Teen Conference will be required and will be held at the Taylor Co Extension Office on May 14 at 5:00PM. To register for Teen Conference, please contact the Extension Office to receive a registra on packet. Deadline to register is May 1 st with at least $125 deposit.

4 Dr. Ricky Tatum, KY Fish and Wildlife Hunter Education Instructor, will conduct a Hunter Safety Education Training (Orange Card) from 6:30 9:30 p.m. on April 24th, 25th & 26th, 2018 at the Hardin County Extension Office. Those attending and passing the exam will receive their orange card certification for the safe handling of firearms. Youth must be 9 years of age to take the exam and have until they reach their 12th birthday to complete the training and pass the test. A temporary hunter permit is also available which allows a person to hunt for one year without first completing a hunter education course. This permit is available on the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife (www.fw.ky.gov) website for a $5 fee and is for both KY residents and nonresidents. This is a one time only permit and once it expires you must complete the hunter education training and pass the exam to purchase a regular hunting license. Effective March 1, 2014 All Hunter Education Courses will require on line pre registration. You may find the date above at the following website. http://www.register ed.com/programs/kentucky/120 Scroll down to the date listed above and register for the event. This will also allow for faster processing of cards.

Rain or Shine! Hardin County Master Gardeners Plant Fair May 20 8:00 3:00 ET 5 Lincoln Trail Area Master Gardeners Service Animals Only Hardin County Extension Office 201 Peterson Drive, Elizabethtown, KY (270) 765-4121 HARDIN CO. 4 H COUNCIL Spring so far this year has definitely been a wet one and when it does dry up everyone will be trying to play catch up! So take the me to mark your calendar for the following: Cer fied Leaders Policy Commi ee Mee ng 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 th @ Extension Office 4 H Council Business Mee ng 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31 @ Extension Office TSC Spring Clover Campaign April 11 April 22 4 H Fes val & Expo October 13 th COUNTY EXTENSION COUNCIL Don t forget.the next County Extension Council mee ng will be held May 22 at 6:00 p.m. If you serve on the council as a 4 H representa ve, WE NEED YOU THERE! Anyone is welcome to a end. SAVE THE DATES! Summit March 22 24 at Lake Cumberland 4 H Center (6 8 grades) County Talk Meet Friday, April 20th 6:00 p.m. Area Talk Meet May 3 at 6:00 p.m. County Fashion Revue May 4 at 6:00 p.m. Area Fashion Revue May 12 at Nelson Co. Clover Bud Camp June 1 3 at West KY 4 H Camp Teen Conference June 11 14 at University of Kentucky (8 12 grades) Hardin County Fair July 9 14 4 H Summer Camp July 10 13 at West KY 4 H Camp Kentucky State Fair August 16 28 KY Fair and Expo Center Louisville 4 H Fes val & Expo October 13th

CLUB NEWS 6 FEATHERS & FLUFF POULTRY/RABBIT CLUB At the March mee ng members discussed fundraising and community service projects in addi on to a lesson on showing rabbits. They learned that NOW is the me to breed your rabbits so offspring will be old enough to show at the Hardin County Fair in July. Due to spring break week, the club will not meet during their regular me and have rescheduled to meet during their community service project at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at the Bun Bun Brigade in Elizabethtown. Please join us to help clean cages, groom and provide love to some bunnies. For more informa on please contact Ms. Hannah at hannahpc@windstream.net or Ms. Leslie @ lkmann812@hotmail.com PAWS CLUB Club members will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10 th at the Extension Office to begin making plans for their summer dog camp. Please come ready to present your poster: Jenna, Aurelia and Kylie! Look forward to learning something new as the group recently a ended the AKC dog show to learn more about new breeds, dock diving and barn hunt. For addi onal informa on contact Ms. Stephanie @ smeredith@uky.edu or Ms. Rose @ lilpony@bbtel.com LIVESTOCK CLUB Members wish to say THANK YOU to Nick Stuecker as they recently did a farm visit to learn more about his market goat program along with some mely ps on preparing them for the show ring. The club wishes to extend a special GET WELL wish to Kayleigh Thomas who recently underwent surgery due to a sports injury. The club will not meet on the 2 nd Tuesday for April and have rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16 th at the Extension Office. Caleb Thomas, Farm Service Agency Loan Officer, will be on hand to provide families with informa on regarding youth loans. We will have record books on hand as you get ready for the summer show season and reminders on upcoming events. Show season is just a few months away however 4 H Livestock Club members are ge ng ready! Josie & Riley Pike traveled to Morehead State University to par cipate in the Strive for the Drive workshop and several club members recently visited with Nick Stuecker to learn more about market goats.

TARGET MASTERS 7 Members are gearing up for outdoor discipline prac ces as weather permits. April 12 th @ Extension Office 6:00 p.m. Business Mee ng & Tandy Leather workshop for youth & adults. Par cipants can make a belt ($12, if larger than 42 inches will be $15) or Rifle gun sling for $25. Leann will need to know by April 8 th which you prefer to make and you can bring cash or check to mee ng. All prac ces listed below will be at the Stuecker Farm (3032 Sonora Hardin Springs Rd, Sonora) star ng at 6:00 p.m. April 10 & 24 (2 nd & 4 th Tuesday) ~ Trap April 9 & 23 (2 nd & 4 th Monday) ~ Archery April 16 ( 1 st & 3 rd Monday) ~ will begin Rifle Remember weather condi ons can delay and/or cancel prac ces THEREFORE if you are not on the REMIND system please text #81010 with message @lgiva to receive updates. For addi onal informa on contact: Leann Davidson (270) 734 0587; For Trap contact Brian Mackey (270) 763 7000. HOT STOVES COOKING CLUB This year, we have made some really yummy recipes! April 16th will be our next mee ng from 4:30 6:30 p.m. Be watching for a text reminder for details! Enrollment for this club is full. BOBBINS SEWING CLUB Our sewers have been busy working on their 4 H clothing projects and will be mee ng again on April 11 and 25 to con nue their hard work! Please save the date for the County 4 H Fashion Revue for May 4 and remember your projects must be complete by Friday, April 27! CLOVER BUDS CLUB The next mee ng for Clover Buds will be Saturday, April 21st from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. Please join us to learn about Clover Bud Camp coming up soon, June 1 3! If you have ques ons, please contact Marla S llwell at marla.s llwell@uky.edu or 270 765 4121. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Calling all youth photographers! Please consider joining the 4 H Photography Club! We will be working on learning the basics of photography and working towards ge ng some great shots for fair entries! Next mee ng will be April 19 at 5:30 p.m. You may contact the Extension Office to signup or if you have ques ons. Please bring your camera and any photos you have taken that you would like to share with the club.

TEEN CLUB A en on ALL 4 H teen members! PLEASE JOIN US at the next 4 H Teen Club mee ng on April 16 at 6:30 p.m. The 4 H Teen Club meets monthly to plan community service projects, fundraisers to help pay for 4 H teen events, and focus on building leadership and communica on skills. Please be watching for details on our upcoming fundraisers. Also, don t forget to save the date for 4 H Teen Conference! Please let Marla know if you have any ques ons. 8 LEGO DRAGONS ROBOTICS CLUB If you are interested in joining the Lego Dragons Robo cs Club, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! Club mee ngs will be held twice a month on 1 st and 4 th Tuesday s from 6:00 p.m. and members will meet to learn about different types of robo cs and scien fic methods through fun, hands on learning ac vi es! If you have addi onal ques ons, please contact Marla S llwell at marla.s llwell@uky.edu or 270 765 4121. HOME SCHOOL CHEFS The next mee ng will be held on Thursday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. Club officers are doing a great job learning responsibility of club planning and management! Our cooking skills are improving. Most of all we have a great me. Next month food is Pasta. Choices are Fe uccini Alfredo or Spaghe. Please RSVP to the office by April 20th to reserve your spot and vote for your choice of dish. For more info you may call the office (270) 765 4121 or email Ms. Stephanie at smeredith@uky.edu. listed. In April, clubs at the following schools will have their next 4 H club mee ng dates on the date VINE GROVE ELEMENTARY Coleman, Snow, Whelan and Webb s 5th grade team April 27 Hill, Fowler, New and DeRosse s 4th grade team April 18 HEARTLAND ELEMENTARY J. Miller 4th grade April 11 SINCERELY! Bonnie Jolly, County Extension Agent for 4 H Youth Development bsjolly@uky.edu Marla S llwell, County Extension Agent for 4 H Youth Development Marla.S llwell@uky.edu