Webster County 4-H Newsletter
May 2023 Edition
Happy May!
This year is flying by! Summer programming is starting to happen this month. We are excited for our upcoming workshops and camps happening these next few months. Fair entries will be open for you to start entering the first part of May, so keep an eye open for the link to be announced! Congrats to our seniors and happy end of the school year! Have a fun and safe summer!
Important Dates & Events
- May 20th: Henry Show Lamb's Sheep/Goat Clinic
- May 23rd: 4-H Culinary Challenge
- May 23rd: ShoWorks Office Help
- May 23rd: YQCA
- May 23rd: Sheep/Goat Weigh-In
- May 23rd: Youth Council Meeting
- May 25th: Animal Science Discovery Days
- May 30th: YQCA
- May 30th: Set up for SC Livestock Judging
- June 1st: SC Livestock Judging
Congratulations to Our 4-H Public Speaking Contestants!
The Webster County Public Speaking Contest was held on April 30th at the Webster County Fairgrounds. Congratulations to the 14 participants below!
Junior Speech:
- Lauren Macklin: Champion-Purple
- Avery Macklin: Reserve Champion-Purple
- Zane Anderson: Blue
- Emily Pavelka: Blue
Intermediate Speech:
- Anna Macklin: Champion-Purple
- Elisha Johnson Reserve Champion- Blue
- Molly Hemberger: Blue
- Isabella Whitten: Blue
Senior Speech:
- Megan Macklin: Champion-Purple
- Ava Pavelka: Reserve Champion- Blue
Intermediate Presentation:
- Lizzy Berns: Champion-Purple
- Tallie Berns: Reserve Champion- Purple
Senior Presentation:
- Libby Macklin: Champion-Purple
- Anna-Hope Berns: Reserve Champion- Purple
Congratulations to our Seniors!
Brooks Armstrong
Samantha Bonifas
Abigail Marie Engelhardt
Kassi Jones
Josi Sharp
Veda Thies
School Attended:
Veda is the daughter of Michael Thies and Crystal Godina. She is a senior at Harvard High School and is a member of A Club of Our Own 4-H Club. Veda has participated in photography and showing goats. "My favorite part of 4-H is the time I get to spend with my family. I also really enjoy showing my goats and being able to be competitive." Veda plans to attend Doane University and major in psychology or music as she has received two scholarships to keep singing and playing her instrument. She also plans to keep helping her family with 4-H for the coming summers.
Ben Ely
Webster County 4-H Events
Fairbooks are In!
Photo Help Wanted
Enroll in Webster 4-H
Enroll in 4-H for 2023! Use the button below to get enrolled in Webster County 4-H. When enrolling in the system, please select all possible projects you may do at the county fair. In late May, you will register the exhibits that you are bringing to the county fair based on the projects you enrolled in. Enrollment in the project means you have an interest in learning more. Fair exhibit registration means and animal or static exhibit is coming to fair.
All volunteers must enroll prior to service. The state deadline of enrollment is June 15th.PASE
Sign-up for Premier Animal Science Events (PASE)!
There is still time to say ‘yes’ to PASE! Youth must be committed and teams finalized by May 15th. The contests include Poultry Judging, Meats Judging, Quiz Bowl, Skill-a-Thon, and Livestock Judging and will be held on Wednesday, June 21st and Thursday, June 22nd on UNL East Campus. Families cover the cost of the dorms ($24 / night) and paid by May 15th to the Webster County Youth Council.
Practices will be held the following dates w/ locations to prepare the youth.
- Sunday, May 21st – 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm – Webster County Fairgrounds, Bladen, NE
- Wednesday, May 31st – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm – Adams County Extension Office, Hastings, NE
- Friday, June 1st – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Adams County Extension Office, Hastings, NE
- Monday, June 12th – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Blue Hill Community Center, Blue Hill, NE
- Saturday, June 17th – 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Adams County Extension Office, Hastings, NE
Let Beth know if you want to join in the fun!
YQCA
Webster 4-H Culinary Challenge
County Fair Horse Level Update
4-H Superintendents & Crew
South Central Livestock Judging Clinic & Camp
County Day Camp
Tie Dye
Geocache
CloverKid Day Camp
Mobile Science Lab
South Central Livestock Judging Day- Volunteers
- 8 group leaders from 10 am to 1 pm
- Adults and/or youth to help set up on May 30th starting at 10 am (YQCA will be held at 9 am)
State Wide Events
Nebraska 4-H Opportunities
UNL Livestock Judging Camp
Come Learn with Clara
Fort Robinson 4-H Horse Camp
Tractor & Farm Equipment Safety Course
Youth Leadership Conference
Summer Camps
Diamond Clover
Big Red Camps
4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
Happy Birthday to those Celebrating in May!
UNL Extension in Webster County Newsletter
Our Office Will Be Closed Monday, May 29th in Observance of Memorial 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: 402-746-3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE
Katie Bolte
4-H Programming Assistant
Email: katie.bolte@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 402-746-3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE
Samantha Bonifas
4-H Programming Intern
Samantha is our 2023 summer 4-H intern. She has been a Webster County 4-H member for over 10 years and has participated in projects such as showing pigs, static exhibits, contests, or camps. She has always loved the connections, friendships, and life long skills that she has developed through 4-H. She is so excited to help spread the joy of 4-H this summer!
Email: sbonifas2@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 402-746.3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE
Beth Janning
4-H Youth Development Extension Educator in Adams/Webster Counties
Beth Janning is a 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator. She provides programming in school enrichment, after-school, and traditional 4-H Programs. Her topic areas include but not limited to animal science, science, engineering and volunteer development.
Email: elizabeth.janning@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 2975 South Baltimore Avenue, Hastings, NE, USA
Phone: 402-461-7209
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterCoExtNE
Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead
Beef Systems Educator, DVM
Lindsay Waechter-Mead is the Beef Systems Educator in Webster County and serves surrounding counties in this region. She is excited to bring her interests surrounding cow/calf health and preventative medicine to the Beef Team. Her current work involves looking at environmental effects on neonatal calf immunity and colostral transfer. She is also passionate about rural agriculture and what the veterinary profession can do to positively influence rural communities to ensure that generations can continue to enjoy the life that she loves.
Email: lindsay.waechter-mead@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/webster/
Location: 621 North Cedar Street, Red Cloud, NE, USA
Phone: 402-746-3417
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCBeefExtensionUNL