CENTRAL SANDHILLS AREA 4-H NEWS
FEBRUARY 2019
Contact Information
Email: ssawyer3@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/centralsandhills/
Location: 503 Main Street, Thedford, NE, USA
Phone: (308)645-22678
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centralsandhillsarea/
IN THIS NEWS LETTER YOU WILL FIND
* CALENDAR OF EVENTS TO COME
* Bethany and Sue's last days in the office
* 4-H Enrollment
* Pick a Project information
* Speech Contest information and local contests
* Flat Herbie and N150 celebration information
* N|150 Stepping Stone Showcase
* Local Speech Contest dates
* Tractor Safety Dates
* District Horse Show dates
* 4-H Horse Camp at Fort Robinson State Park
* Culinary Challenge information
* Upcoming 4-H Camps
March 11th - Grant County Speech Contest, 4:00 pm, at the Hyannis School Library
March 18th - Blaine/Thomas County Speech Contest, 4:00 pm, at the Halsey Community building
March 19th - Bethany Johnston's last day in the office
March 26th - Hooker County Speech Contest, 4:00 pm, at the Hooker County Library
March 29th - Sue Pearman's last day in the office
March 30th - Horse Stampede and Companion Animal Challenge in Lincoln
May 30-31st - LOG-N-4-H Camp
June 6-8 - 4-H Horse Camp at Fort Robinson State Park in Crawford
June 20-21st - 4-H Design Camp
Open Houses for Bethany and Sue: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sue last official day before retirement is March 29th. Please come and wish her bon voyage, as she and Don take the dusty trail east.
They will be greatly missed!
Enrollment Instructions
N150 Charter Day Celebration
150 Year Celebration
February 15, 2019, marks 150 years since the state of Nebraska chartered the University of Nebraska, February 15, 1869. We will be celebrating at the local speech contests with activities and prizes. Sue has a lot of fun give away's so make plans to attend!
Flat Herbie is here to celebrate this milestone and is included in this newsletter. Cut out Herbie and make him part of your community by taking him on a tour of your town. Snap a picture of him at local events, favorite landmarks, or 4-H activities. Upload the pictures to your social media channels with #N150Herbie or email the photos to nebraska4h@unl.edu. Get in on the fun with Flat Herbie throughout 2019!
N150 Stepping Stone Showcase
4-H members are invited to show their creativity and University of Nebraska pride by creating a stepping stone that represents the N|150 milestone. Stepping stones will be exhibited at local counties fairs, and one stepping stone from each county will be chosen to be displayed at the Nebraska State Fair at the Raising Nebraska landscape.
- Stepping stones may be made out of any materials. Keep in mind that fair-goers may step on the stones while on display, therefore, they should be durable.
- Stepping stones should be 8 inches by 8-inch squares.
- Design: N|150 themed or In Our Grit, Our Glory themed
- Each county will select one for display at Raising Nebraska. It will not be eligible to be judged in any other class at State Fair.
State Fair Photography Class
CLASS B182060 THEME PRINT - N150: February 15, 2019 marks 150 years since the day the state of Nebraska chartered the University of Nebraska. That's 150 years of history to appreciate, impact to unpack, and stories to tell. Much has happened since 1869, all for the purpose of changing lives, advancing knowledge, and fulfilling dreams. How has the University of Nebraska impacted you, your family, or your community? How can you tell this story through photography? Exhibitors should explain how their photo fits the N150 theme when answering question #1 of the Data Tag.
4-H Horse Stampede
4-H Horse Stampede
The horse stampede is a group of contests for youth interested in horses. These contests do not require youth to have a horse all they need is to have an interest and be willing to learn some information about horses.
- The 4-H Horse Stampede will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Animal Science Complex.
- Contests include: Individual Demonstration Contest (can be done in person or through zoom), Team Demonstration (can be done in person or through zoom), Speech (can be done in person or through zoom), Junior or Senior Horse Bowl (team quiz bowl contest), Art Contest (do not need to be present to participate, you can mail in the entries), and Photography Contest (do not need to be present to participate, you can mail in the entries).
- It will be held the same day as the 4-H Companion Animal Challenge so that youth can compete in both events if they choose. We will ensure there are not schedule conflicts.
- If you would like to have lunch or a t-shirt at the contest please make sure to fill out a lunch or t-shirt order form when registering for contests.
- Entries are due to me by March 1, 2019.
- For more information and registration forms: https://4h.unl.edu/horse/stampede
- Questions? Contact: Dr. Lena Luck (lena.luck@unl.edu)
4-H Companion Animal Challenge
The Companion Animal Challenge is a set of contests for youth interested in companion animals. These contests are animal-less and test youths knowledge about companion animals. New this year to the contest are a Cat Skillathon and an essay contest. 4-H youth ages 10-18 are invited to participate.
- The 4-H Companion Animal Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Animal Science Complex.
- Contests include: Demonstration Contest, Dog Skillathon Contest, Cat Skillathon Contest, Essay Contest, Art Contest, and Photography Contest.
- This event allows youth to apply their companion animal knowledge, but does not require them to have an animal!
- It will be held the same day as the 4-H Horse Stampede so that youth can compete in both events if they choose. We will ensure there are not schedule conflicts.
- Entries are due to me by March 8, 2019.
- For more information and registration forms: https://4h.unl.edu/companion-animal/challenge
- Questions? Contact: Dr. Lisa Karr (lisa.karr@unl.edu)
LOG-N-4-H Camp
Central Sandhills 4-H’ers currently in 7th and 8th Grades are once again invited to attend LOG-N-4-H Camp to be held May 30 - 31 at the State 4-H Camp at Halsey. LOG-N-4-H Camp (Leadership Opportunities for Growth in Nebraska 4-H) is designed and facilitated by 4-H Educators and Assistants in the Panhandle District to assist rural youth in developing leadership skills and group trust. Activities include the T.R.U.S.T. obstacle course, Real Colors personality test, canoeing, zip lining, and a Service Learning project.
Application forms for the camp are due May 1st to the CSA Extension Office. Contact the office at 308-645-2267 or email Sally at ssawyer3@unl.edu for a form which does include an essay on why you would like to attend the camp. Cost for the camp is $75.00.
4-H Design Camp
4-H staff from the surrounding area are beginning plans for 4-H Design Camp which will be held June 20 & 21st at the Nebraska State 4-H Camp at Halsey. If you’re a 4-H’er that enjoys art (Design Decisions), sewing (STEAM Clothing projects), and/or designing and decorating clothes or accessories (Beyond the Needle) this is the camp for you! Mark the dates on your calendar and we will get more information to you as soon as it is available.
Tractor Safety locations and dates
All youth aged 14 and 15 who work on a farm or ranch other than their own MUST be certified through a Hazardous Occupations Course. Successful completion of the course will allow trained youth to operate a tractor over 20 horsepower, or to connect or disconnect an implement or any of its parts to or from a tractor.
Cost for the training is $60 (registration form). For more information, contact Site Coordinator at an Extension office near you:
Training Site LocationSite CoordinatorDates of Training
Fairgrounds, Geneva(402) 759-3712 May 20 & 21
Fairgrounds, Nelson(402) 225-2092 May 22 & 23
Extension Office, Grand Island(308) 385-5088 May 28 & 29
Extension Office, Kearney(308) 236-1235 May 30 & 31
Fairgrounds, Gordon(308) 327-2312 June 4 (Day 1 online)
Fairgrounds, McCook(308) 345-3390 June 5 (Day 1 online)
Evangelical Free, Ainsworth(402) 387-2213 June 6 & 7
Plains Equipment, O'Neill(402) 336-2760 June 11 & 12
WCREC, North Platte(308) 532-2683 June 13 & 14
Legacy Museum, Gering(308) 632-1480 une 18 & 19
Fairgrounds, Wayne(402) 375-3310 June 20 & 21
Fairgrounds, Weeping Water(402) 267-2205 July 1 & 2
District 4-H Horse Shows
The District 4-H Horse Shows are opportunities for youth to demonstrate their skills and abilities with their horse at district level competition. There are five shows held across the state and youth may participate in any one of the five regardless of their county 4-H enrollment or residence. The 2019 District Shows include:
Date Location Contact
Monday, June 10 Bloomfield Ruth Vonderohe 402-288-5611
Tuesday, June 11 Elkhorn Monte Stauffer 402-444-7804
Wednesday, June 12 Ord Doug Anderson 308-728-5071
Thursday, June 13 Ogallala Michael Eskelson 308-284-6051
Friday, June 14 McCook Donna Kircher 308-345-3390
District shows are held at the representative fairgrounds and start at 9:00 AM with check-in between 7:30 and 8:00 AM. For more information about daily schedules, see the district horse show schedule.
4-H'ers must have passed Horsemanship Advancement Level II by May 10 in order to participate at a district show. District classes are held as qualifiers for corresponding classes at the State 4-H Horse Expo. District show classes include Hunter Under Saddle, Western Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, Western Horsemanship, Reining, Barrels, and Poles.
Click here for entry forms and a list of 2019 changes or go to https://4h.unl.edu/horse/district-shows.