SHERIDAN COUNTY NEWSLETTER
November 2023
Volume 2023-2024, Issue 2
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov 6: Shooting Sports Practice - Rushville Legion - 3:30-7:00 pm
Nov 10: Office Closed - Veterans Day
Nov 10: Sew Fun - Hay Springs Cafeteria - 1:00-4:00 pm
Nov 20: Shooting Sports Practice - Rushville Legion - 3:30-7:00 pm
Nov 20: 4-H Monthly Workshop - Extension Office - 4:00-5:30 pm
Nov 21: Clover Buds Meeting (age 5-7) - Hay Springs Cafeteria - 4:00-5:00 pm
Nov 22: Sew Fun - Extension Office - 9:00-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm
Nov 23-24: Office Closed - Thanksgiving
Dec 4: Shooting Sports Practice - Rushville Legion - 3:30-7:00 pm
Dec 8: Sew Fun - Hay Springs Cafeteria - 1:00-4:00 pm
Dec 10: Maker Day - Extension Office - 1:00-4:00 pm
Dec 13: Sew Fun - Extension Office - 9:00-Noon or 1:00-4:00 pm
Dec 18: Shooting Sports Practice - Rushville Legion - 3:30-7:00 pm
DEADLINE DATES:
Nov 17 - Felt Leaf Wreath Workshop
Nov 27 - Maker Day
Dec 1 - Fed Steer Challenge
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAIR PREMIUMS
- Premium money and prizes are available to be picked up at the Extension Office.
4-H ENROLLMENT OPEN
Starting in the 2023-2024 program year, project selection is now optional. By successfully completing the 4-H member enrollment by the June 1st deadline, youth will be eligible to participate and exhibit in any project area, contest, county and state fairs. While project selection is optional, it is encouraged for youth to select projects they are interested in exploring.
Please note:
o Youth are only eligible to exhibit in a project area or contest in a single county.
o Horse and shooting sports projects will continue to require project enrollment due to the parental consent required to participate in these projects.
Did you know the 4-H fiscal year is October 1 - September 30?
- If you are new to 4-H please create a profile.
- If you are a returning 4-Her, please register for this coming year!
Age 5-7 are free, Age 8-18 are only $5!
UPCOMING EVENTS
CLOVER BUD MEETING
- Rushville Clover Bud meeting will be TBD
- Gordon Clover Bud meeting will be TBD
- Hay Springs Clover Bud meeting will be held on Nov 21st at Hay Springs Cafeteria at 4:00-5:00pm.
Clover Bud members are youth between the ages of 5 and 7 as of January 1st, 2024. Upon participating in these workshops, youth will have Clover Bud projects to display at the 2024 Sheridan County Fair. To register your child for these FREE events please contact the Nebraska Extension Sheridan County office at (308) 327-2312.
SEW FUN
Free sewing classes are held November 22nd at the Extension office in Rushville from 9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00pm or November 10th at the Hay Springs School from 1:00 - 4:00 pm! Beginning sewers will be learning the fundamentals and skills needed to create and design beautiful projects! Limited space is available. So please let the office know soon at mnelson82@unl.edu or 308-327-2312.
SHOOTING SPORTS
Shooting Sports practice is for BB Gun and Air Rifle. During October through December, practice is held the first and third Mondays of the month. In January they will start practicing every Monday and start attending the Panhandle Best Shoots. Youth need to be registered for 4-H to participate. Parents need to sign waivers the first meeting. Please contact Bruce Salisbury 402-533-8859 or Donna Jech for more information.
MONTHLY WORKSHOP - LEAF WREATH
During this workshop the youth will create a felt leaf wreath. Cost is $8. November 20, 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Call the office to sign up by November 17.
DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS
Where: Dawes County Fairgrounds
Cost: $20/dog
Age: 8-18
HOLIDAY MAKER DAY
Join us as we mix, "make", and explore at our 2nd annual Maker Day! We are offering a December 4-H Maker Day for ALL youth ages 5-18 on Sunday, December 10th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. There will be activities for ages 5-7 years, ages 8 & up, and all ages (5-18). Youth are ONLY allowed to sign up for FOUR Projects. You can see the project options below or download the flyer. Costs of each project vary.
Registration deadline is November 27th. You need to turn in the second page of the flyer to register, 1 form per youth please! Youth have to pick projects ahead of time. They can't decide the day of. Checks can be made out to "UNL Extension"
We are looking for some volunteers to help with the sessions. Volunteers do not need any prior knowledge of how to do any of the activities! Lesson plans and supplies will be provided! With 9 sessions we just are looking for adult volunteers to help!
Please call 308-327-2312 if you are interested in helping!
FED STEER CHALLENGE
The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge is a unique opportunity for teens to learn more about the Nebraska cattle industry and develop skills to help them lead that industry in the future. Applications are now open for youth interested in participating in 2024. The Deadline to submit an application is December 1st! Visit 4h.unl.edu/fed-steer-challenge to learn more about this opportunity or to apply.
4-H HAPPENINGS
Animals Inside & Out
51 Sheridan County 4th graders gained knowledge and understanding of the livestock industry, develop science skills and SET abilities to help solve everyday situations, and became aware of careers related to animal science.
4-H Booth at Willow Tree
Youth practiced their entrepreneur skills by selling Cotton Candy and Lemonade.
4-H Project Friday
31 G/R 5th graders got the choice to sew a pillow, sew a lanyard, design a Cricut t-shirt, or design string art. Every month youth will participate in hands on projects to complete for fair. In April youth will meet with a 4-H judge at the school to chat about how they completed their projects, the projects will then be displayed at the 2024 Sheridan County Fair.
4-H ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION 2023
The Achievement Banquet was held on Sunday, October 29th at the Extension Office in Rushville. 4-H youth members were awarded their fair premium money and 4-H year pin. New members were able to sign up for 4-H and enjoy the banquet and supper in the conference room.
CLOVER BUDS
First Year: Allie Keiser, Brookley Peters, Cade Simonson, Cali Janssen, Dawson Colwell, Denali Hillion, Donald Nelson, Elias Thompson, Hunter Landreth, Maliyha Samuel, Nadia Davis, Ransom Retzlaff, Reignleigh Heesacker, Riggin Williamson, Saedy Rosane, Stormy Craven
CLOVER BUDS
Second Year: Addison Heiting, Brecken Starke, Cameron Heck, Emma Keiser, Everett Bidroski, Harper Langford, Izzlee Davis, Jack Taylor, Koyle Hooper, Kyler Nielsen, Laila Stock, Rayden Starke, Reese Retzlaff, Stella Stock
CLOVER BUDS
Third Year: August Reimann, Cedar Frink, Emma Keiser, Ethan Thompson, Gage Bidroski, George Gaswick, Jailyn Jancik, Kora Nielsen, Loy Nelson, Maddox Kearns, Richard Anderson, Tenley Ostrander, William Anderson-Beguin, Wyley Mansor
1st YEAR
Aliyah Bear, AraLeigh Allison, Arya Bracken, Brody Janssen, Clare Swanson, Faith Hudson, Holden Johnson, Hope Kling, Jaedyn Holston, Josephine Kendig, Kenzie Fiscus, Kyler Kelly, Kyndell Robert, Lillian Dorshorst, Logan Myers, Natalia Dolezal, Quinton Bennett, Ragan Terrell, Rylan Linders, Stylle Retzlaff, Taylor Gieselman, Tranquil Hillion, Waylon Kaiser
2nd YEAR
3rd YEAR
4th YEAR
5th YEAR
6th YEAR
7th YEAR
8th YEAR
9th YEAR
10th Year
12th YEAR
13th Year
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
PROJECT RECORD SHEETS
Junior - Louisa Scott
1st YEAR VOLUNTEER
10th YEAR VOLUNTEER
Amanda Haller
JANE BEGUIN AWARD
BUSINESS FRIEND OF 4-H
4-H ALUMNI AWARD
This alumni member has served as a club leader and serves at fair as the Home Environment Superintendent. She works hard to make sure all the members have their supplemental information before they go to the judges. However, they are probably best known for their donation for the Carcass Contest from their bull sale proceeds. They have been donating around $1,500 to the 4-H program for the last 20 years!! We are excited to present this year’s 4-H Alumni award to Mary and Vince Bickel.
I DARE YOU AWARD
HARD LUCK AWARD
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR EXHIBITORS
ROBOTICS MEMBERS
Builder Bros—Rylie Lefler, Grady Strain, Braylon Holston, Robert Moore
Top Gun - Hattie Williamson, Rylan Linders, Quinton Bennett, Brody Janssen, John Dieriex, Holden Johnson
Bionic Hawks - Jax Cuny, Jayna Cuny, Grant Wellnitz, Jacob Dorshorst, Riggen Binger, Preston Kelly, Ileana Reimann
League of Their Own - Easton Johnson, Racquel Hunt, Kenzie Fiscus, MacKenzie Simonson, Louisa Scott, Gracie Williamson, Kooper Fisher, Khai Janssen
RETIRING COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jake Elwood, Jackie Simonson, Megan Grossman, Zach Kearns, Austin Child, Colton Archibald
NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS
Jackie Simonson, Brian Nelson, Zach Kearns, Kirsten Heck, Wyatt Feddersen, Jaxon Kearns, Kyler Vincent
SHERIDAN COUNTY 4-H ULTIMATE TEEN LEADER
SHERIDAN COUNTY 4-H ULTIMATE TEEN LEADER
4-H LEADERSHIP
These people are YOUR voice! Please contact any of them if you have an idea for a new or existing event or activity, have concerns with the program, or just want to have input in the decision-making process.
David Russell, Wendy Andersen, Michelle Heck, Nicole Janssen, Jake Scott, Kami Scott, Marie Nelson, Melissa Mracek
4-H Council:
President - Ryan Paul
Vice President - Jake Elwood
Secretary - Jackie Simonson
Treasurer - EJ Frink
Members - Candace Nelson, Megan Grossman, Zach Kearns, Clint Vincent, Jace Stumpff, Brad Beguin
Youth Members: Austin Child, Colton Archibald, Wyatt Fedderson, Kyler Vincent
Extension Board:
President - Matt Albrecht
Vice President - Caleb Peters
Secretary/Treasurer - Jacob Tejral
Members - Trevor Ginkens, Paige Stumpff
Sheridan County Extension Office:
Office Manager - Wendy Andersen
4-H Extension Assistant - Marie Nelson
4-H Extension Educator - Melissa Mracek
Nebraska Extension - Sheridan County Office
Email: sheridan-county@unl.edu
Location: 800 S Loofborrow Street, PO Box 329, Rushville, NE 69360
Phone: 308-327-2312
Twitter: @SheridanCounty