Webster County 4-H Newsletter
September 2021 Edition
Happy September!
Happy Fall Y'all! I don't know about you, but we are excited for cooler weather and everything else that comes with fall! The summer went by so fast. It was so great to see all of the exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair. We are excited to share with you what is happening in the fall! Please check it out with a preview below.
-The Webster County Extension Staff
Important Dates & Events
- September 6th: Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
- September 7th: Office Staff Picking Up State Fair Exhibits
- September 8th-10th: Families to Pick Up State Fair Exhibits at Office
- September 14th: Blue Hill After School
- September 21th: Blue Hill After School
- September 27th: Webster County Youth Council Meeting
- September 28th: Blue Hill After School
- October 11th: Office Closed in Observance of Columbus Day
- November 7th: Webster County 4-H Achievement Night Celebration/Banquet
- November 11th: Office Closed in Observance of Veteran's Day
- November 25th & 26th: Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
Congratulations to all of our static, contest, and livestock exhibitors who competed at the 2021 Nebraska State Fair!
Congratulations to the following who earned a special recognition or placing at the Nebraska State Fair!
- Kaisha Alber - 3rd Place in Intermediate Beef Showmanship
- Samantha Bonifas - Special Recognition in Cooking 401
- Beau Bonifas - Photography Selected to be Displayed at UNL
- Abigail Engelhardt - Special Recognition in Cooking 401
- Michelle Henkel - 3rd Place in Senior Culinary Challenge
- Keaton Karr - Champion British Breeds Steer, Champion Angus Steer
- Megan Macklin - Champion Intermediate Dog Showman, Champion Beginning Novice B Obedience, Reserve Champion Intermediate Dog Skillathon
- Anna Mead - Reserve Champion Red Angus Breeding Heifer
- Kyra Meyer - Champion Angus Breeding Heifer, 3rd Place Senior Beef Showman
- Ava Pavelka - 3rd Place Intermediate Dog Skillathon
- Allie Thallman - Special Recognition in Cooking 401, 3rd Place in Senior Culinary Challenge
Kaisha Alber was recognized at the 2021 Nebraska State Fair for being on the All State Livestock Judging Team! Congratulations to Kaisha!
4-H State Fair App
2021 Fall 4-H After School Programs
Save the Date for our 4-H Achievement Night! Plaques and money awards will be handed out during this event. There will be a meal served. Please stay tuned for more details.
State 4-H Rodeo
2021 Trail Ride
Nebraska 4-H Camp and the 4-H Foundation will be hosting their annual Trail Ride again this year through the Nebraska National Forest in Halsey! This event will take place on Oct. 2nd-3rd, 2021 and is open to all ages.
Join for a 2-day trail ride through the forest, steak dinner, silent auction and tons of fun! All proceeds will support the 4-H Camp Scholarship fund!
More information and online registration can be found on the foundation site: https://www.ne4hfoundation.org/trailride/
UNL Extension - Webster County Newsletter
The Webster County Extension Office and courthouse will be closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.
Meet Our Team!
Alexa Pedersen
Email: alexa.pedersen@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 4027463417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE
Katie Bolte
Email: katie.bolte@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 4027463417
Facebook: facebook.com/.
Beth Janning
Adams/Webster Counties
Email: elizabeth.janning@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 4027463417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE