{"id":2625,"date":"2022-10-06T08:22:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T12:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/?p=2625"},"modified":"2022-10-06T12:37:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T16:37:07","slug":"franklin-county-4-h-news-october-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/2022\/10\/06\/franklin-county-4-h-news-october-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin County 4-H News, October 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Franklin County 4-H Calendar\">Franklin County 4-H Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Franklin County 4-H Leaders' Association\">Franklin County 4-H Leaders Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#County 4-H News\">County 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#State 4-H News\">State 4-H News<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"Franklin County 4-H Calendar\"><\/a>Franklin County 4-H Calendar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 1:\u00a0 <\/strong>Re-enrollment is open on ZSuite<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2-8:<\/strong> National 4-H Week<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2-8:<\/strong> Fryeburg Fair Week<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 10:<\/strong> Indigenous People\u2019s Day \u2013 Extension Office Closed<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 19:<\/strong> Public Speaking Workshop held by Zoom 6pm &#8211; 7pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>October<\/strong> <strong>19:\u00a0<\/strong>two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6\u20137 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 23:<\/strong>\u00a0 Independent Club Meeting in Farmington 2pm &#8211; 4pm<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 26:<\/strong> two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6\u20137 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"Franklin County 4-H Leaders' Association\"><\/a>Franklin County 4-H Leaders\u2019 Association<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The October Leaders\u2019 Association meeting will be held in person or via zoom. Please bring your questions and ideas! We all look forward to seeing you all at 7:00 p.m. on October 20<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>Zoom information will be included in the Agenda for the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>All enrolled 4-H Volunteers are members of their county Leaders\u2019 Association. Your leadership support is encouraged and vital in deciding the focus of our county 4-H programs.<\/p>\n<p>All volunteers, please keep up to date with the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/return\/restarting-educational-%20programs\/\">newest COVID information and UMaine guidance on this site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"County 4-H News\"><\/a>County News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>4-H Re-enrollment Paperwork<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The new 4-H year starts October 1. There is a new option available for families for the new 4-H Year. Starting October 1<sup>st<\/sup> , families will have the ability to log into their account and complete their re-enrollment, as well as all required<br \/>\nforms, online. If you were enrolled for the 2021-2022 year, you can simply visit:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\">https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/<\/a> \u2013 click \u201cForgot Password?\u201d and complete the prompts using the email address you receive your 4-H communications to. If you would prefer to continue to complete paper forms, they can be found online at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/forms\/\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/forms\/<\/a> or by reaching out to your county office.<\/p>\n<p>We would ask that if 4-H members are planning to re-enroll to please do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete and sign all paperwork<\/li>\n<li>Get required signatures<\/li>\n<li>Return paperwork to the Extension Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you plan to try out for Eastern States, apply for national trips, apply for scholarships, and or<br \/>\ncomplete an approval form to show animals at the fair, be sure to get your re-enrollment paperwork to<br \/>\nthe Extension Office by the December 31<sup>st<\/sup> deadline. Volunteers as well are asked to fill out the enrollment<br \/>\nform, the Standards of Behavior Form, and Photo Release (if they so choose). Return all paperwork<br \/>\nto the Extension Office ASAP.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"Farmington Fair\"><\/a>Farmington Fair<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Congratulations to all of our 4-H\u2019ers whose work is recognized during the fair. And many thanks to our youth and adult volunteers and staff who contribute \u201cTo Make the Best Better\u201d!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2663 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906.jpg\" alt=\"4-H Exhibit Hall\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906.jpg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111906-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2662 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856.jpg\" alt=\"4-H Exhibit Hall\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856.jpg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2664 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1.jpg\" alt=\"4-H Exhibit Hall\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_111856-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Farmington Fair Best in Show<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Congratulations to the Best in Show at the Farmington Fair! Well done!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"2665\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2665 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220919_144443.jpg\" alt=\"4-H computer art\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220919_144443.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220919_144443-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220919_144443-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220919_144443-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220919_144443-423x564.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lucia M- Jr. (Computer Art)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2666\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2666 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112134.jpg\" alt=\"Painted Egg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112134.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112134-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112134-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112134-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112134-423x564.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amelia R- Sr. (Craft\/Tole Painting)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2667\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2667 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112154.jpg\" alt=\"hot mat\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112154.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112154-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112154-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112154-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/20220921_112154-423x564.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lindee W. -Intermediate (hot mat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong><a id=\"ESE\"><\/a>Eastern States Exposition Results for Franklin County Members<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Congratulations to all participants at the Eastern States Exposition! The community is very proud of your accomplishments.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"2642\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2642\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-Dairy-Fitting-Team.jpeg\" alt=\"4-Hers posing with a cow\" width=\"457\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-Dairy-Fitting-Team.jpeg 321w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-Dairy-Fitting-Team-300x262.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-Dairy-Fitting-Team-105x92.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-Dairy-Fitting-Team-317x277.jpeg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Congratulations to the Maine Dairy Fitting Team for placing first at the Eastern States Exposition. Shown here are Franklin County members Amelia R., Jason B., and Samantha D.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2641\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2641\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-4-H-Dairy-Team.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"457\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-4-H-Dairy-Team.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-4-H-Dairy-Team-230x300.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Maine-4-H-Dairy-Team-105x137.jpeg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maine 4-H Dairy Judging Team placed first at the Eastern States Exposition. Congratulations goes out to Franklin County members Abby W., Amelia R., and Jason B. Good luck in Kentucky!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2640\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2640\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Junior-Champion-Milking-Shorthorn-during-the-4H-show.jpeg\" alt=\"4-Her posing with cow\" width=\"457\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Junior-Champion-Milking-Shorthorn-during-the-4H-show.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Junior-Champion-Milking-Shorthorn-during-the-4H-show-224x300.jpeg 224w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Junior-Champion-Milking-Shorthorn-during-the-4H-show-105x140.jpeg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Congratulations goes out to Jason B. who received Junior Champion Milking Shorthorn during the Eastern States Exposition 4-H show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2639\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2639 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Honorable-Mention-Supreme-heifer-of-the-4H-show-with-his-Milking-Shorthorn.jpeg\" alt=\"4-Hers with their cows\" width=\"457\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Honorable-Mention-Supreme-heifer-of-the-4H-show-with-his-Milking-Shorthorn.jpeg 457w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Honorable-Mention-Supreme-heifer-of-the-4H-show-with-his-Milking-Shorthorn-300x184.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Honorable-Mention-Supreme-heifer-of-the-4H-show-with-his-Milking-Shorthorn-105x64.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Honorable-Mention-Supreme-heifer-of-the-4H-show-with-his-Milking-Shorthorn-317x194.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Jason-Bagley-received-Honorable-Mention-Supreme-heifer-of-the-4H-show-with-his-Milking-Shorthorn-423x259.jpeg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jason B. received Honorable Mention Supreme heifer of the 4-H show with his Milking Shorthorn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2638\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2638\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--300x276.jpeg\" alt=\"4-hers on mounted horses\" width=\"457\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--300x276.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--1024x941.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--768x706.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--1536x1412.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--105x96.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--317x291.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--423x389.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--634x583.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--846x777.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--951x874.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian--1268x1165.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Caitlyn-Equitarian-.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The New England 4-H Horse Program named Equitation Champion Caitlyn P. from Maine. Caitlyn earned the top General Knowledge Score and #2 in New England. Caitlyn also placed First in Western trail. Well Done.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2637\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2637\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amelia-Ross-received-Reserve-Overall-Junior-Showman-of-the-4H-Dairy-show.jpeg\" alt=\"4-Hers posing with cows\" width=\"457\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amelia-Ross-received-Reserve-Overall-Junior-Showman-of-the-4H-Dairy-show.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amelia-Ross-received-Reserve-Overall-Junior-Showman-of-the-4H-Dairy-show-300x221.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amelia-Ross-received-Reserve-Overall-Junior-Showman-of-the-4H-Dairy-show-105x77.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amelia-Ross-received-Reserve-Overall-Junior-Showman-of-the-4H-Dairy-show-317x234.jpeg 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Congratulations to Amelia R.! Placing Reserve Overall Junior Showman at Eastern States Exposition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2636\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2636\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-300x231.jpeg\" alt=\"4-Her showing dairy cow\" width=\"457\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-300x231.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-1024x787.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-768x590.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-1536x1181.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-105x81.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-317x244.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-423x325.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-634x487.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-846x650.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-951x731.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith-1268x975.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Amber-Smith.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Congratulations to Amber S.! Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Beef Heifer is Moonshadow Sunbeam, exhibited by Amber Smith, ME at Eastern States Exposition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2651\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2651\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/image1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"4-Her showing working steers\" width=\"457\" height=\"609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/image1-1.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/image1-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/image1-1-105x140.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/image1-1-317x423.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/image1-1-423x564.jpeg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Franklin County Working Steer member Howard W. placed 1st blue in cart, 1st blue in drag, and 4th blue in Showmanship. Howard also received 1st place overall Junior Teamster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2675\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/1st-place-Blocking-Contest-Senior-Div-John-and-Thomas.jpg\" alt=\"4-Hers showing off their blue ribbons\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/1st-place-Blocking-Contest-Senior-Div-John-and-Thomas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/1st-place-Blocking-Contest-Senior-Div-John-and-Thomas-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/1st-place-Blocking-Contest-Senior-Div-John-and-Thomas-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/1st-place-Blocking-Contest-Senior-Div-John-and-Thomas-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/1st-place-Blocking-Contest-Senior-Div-John-and-Thomas-423x564.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Franklin County Beef Club member John received 1st place in the Senior Division Blocking Contest and 3rd Place in the Lamb Burger Cook off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"2676\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Grand-Champion-Dorset-Breed.jpg\" alt=\"4-Her posing with his animal\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Grand-Champion-Dorset-Breed.jpg 600w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Grand-Champion-Dorset-Breed-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Grand-Champion-Dorset-Breed-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Grand-Champion-Dorset-Breed-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/franklin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2022\/10\/Grand-Champion-Dorset-Breed-423x564.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John received 1st place Junior Ewe Class and Grand Champion Dorset Lamb in his breed classes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a id=\"HM\"><\/a>University of Maine Cooperative Extension Homemakers Fundraising Request<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WE WANT YOUR CAN TABS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Franklin County Extension Homemakers are collecting can tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House services.\u00a0 The Ronald McDonald House allows parents who are far away from home to stay close to their hospitalized child without the expense of hotel and food costs.\u00a0 The can tab program is important to the Ronald McDonald House because it provides extra revenue that can help make up for donations families cannot make.\u00a0 To house a family the cost is between $100 and $140 a night.\u00a0 That is 280 pounds of tabs!\u00a0 They only ask for $10 a night contribution but no family is turned away.\u00a0 There are two Ronald McDonald Houses located in Maine, one in Bangor and one in Portland.<\/p>\n<p>Tabs are small in size, but they have a big impact.\u00a0 Ask your family, friends, relatives, businesses, service clubs, bottle redemption centers, police stations, schools co-workers, church, etc. to save the tabs.\u00a0 This is an on-going community service that the Homemakers have under taken.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t care what the tabs are collected in; zip lock bags, cardboard boxes, coffee cans, pill bottles, glass jars, or plastic trash bags.\u00a0 If you would like a container to collect tabs in, they are available at the Extension office.<\/p>\n<p>Donations of any size can be left at the Franklin County Extension Office.<\/p>\n<p>Please help us collect as many tabs as possible for this worthy cause.\u00a0 Together we can make an impact on the lives of many.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"State 4-H News\"><\/a>State 4-H News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>2022-2023 Re-Enrollment Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a new option available for families for the new 4-H Year. Starting October 1<sup>st<\/sup> , families will<br \/>\nhave the ability to log into their account and complete their re-enrollment, as well as all required<br \/>\nforms, online. If you were enrolled for the 2021-2022 year, you can simply visit:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/\">https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/<\/a> &#8211; click \u201cForgot Password?\u201d and complete the prompts using the email<br \/>\naddress you receive your 4-H communications to. There is a help menu that offers step-by-step<br \/>\ninstructions in the system, as well as live chat for questions. You are also welcome to reach out to<br \/>\nyour county staff or to the State Office at 4-H@maine.edu. If you would prefer to continue to<br \/>\ncomplete paper forms, they can be found online at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/forms\/\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/forms\/<\/a> or by reaching out to your county office.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a id=\"IND\"><\/a>Independent Member Clubs!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This fall county offices are piloting a new club specifically for independent 4-H members. This is a space for<br \/>\nyouth to come together and build relationships with their peers. We will share interests, projects, goals, and<br \/>\nplans for the year and then reflect on our learning throughout and at the end of the year. This is also a<br \/>\ngreat place to start if you are a new or recently enrolled independent member. We will meet 3 times<br \/>\nthroughout the year as a group with county staff. This will be a space for youth to foster friendships with<br \/>\npeers and possibly come together to work on projects of similar interests. We are even hoping to get the<br \/>\ngroup to brainstorm common interests and work together on a community service project!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/independent-member-club\/\">Register here!<\/a> Meetings can be attended either in person or virtually and will be open to all ages. Dates<br \/>\nbased on county\/region.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a id=\"HAB\"><\/a>Habitat and Wildlife Management Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come for an afternoon of outdoor fun and learning! Learn about fringe habitats and vegetation<br \/>\nmanagement, investigate herpetology hotspots, and explore wetland habitats and birds of prey.<br \/>\nThis workshop is co-hosted by the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP), Maine 4-H and<br \/>\nCMP. While at the workshop, you can learn more about joining 4-H and WHEP! The workshop will<br \/>\ntake place on October 9, 2022 from 1-4pm at the Bowdoinham Wildlife Management Area.<br \/>\nThis event is free. You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to participate. Parents should expect to<br \/>\naccompany their children during the workshop. For more information and to register, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdWgDu2EMfXrCp5pBPDXh-rj7OnuWFblwzaupPx5oZMKzn4cQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Habitat and Wildlife Management Workshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a id=\"SPEAK\"><\/a>Public Speaking Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Maine 4-H Communication Science Team\u00a0invites all enrolled 4-H members to the\u00a0October<br \/>\n19<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0meeting for an open workshop.\u00a0 The meeting will be held\u00a0via zoom from 6 &#8211; 7 pm.\u00a0 Team<br \/>\nmembers will teach tips and tricks to improve your presentation skills.\u00a0 Please<br \/>\ncontact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cathy.gray@maine.edu\">cathy.gray@maine.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Uncon\"><\/a>Register Now for the 4-H Unconference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UMaine 4-H Unconference will be an organized forum for 4-H volunteers, club leaders, afterschool<br \/>\nproviders, teachers, parents and teen leaders to gather. UMaine 4-H Unconference is intentionally<br \/>\ndesigned to have YOU teach and learn from each other. There is no agenda; you come with 4-H<br \/>\nideas and topics you want to talk about or learn more about, and we\u2019ll guide the process to get<br \/>\nfolks into groups where YOU are the experts.\u00a0 Save the dates:\u00a0Saturday, October 22nd and<br \/>\nFriday, November 11th.\u00a0 Come to one or both. Registration and more information is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/unconference\/\">https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/volunteers\/unconference\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Free\"><\/a>Update: Deadline for Free Raffle and Maine 4-H Teen Leadership Survey is October 11<sup>th<br \/>\n<\/sup><\/strong><br \/>\nGreetings 4-H\u2019ers, I hope you are having a fantastic beginning to autumn. This is an invitation to<br \/>\ncomplete a\u00a0SHORT\u00a0survey\u00a0(about 30 questions\/5 minutes) and enter a free raffle for a 4-H lunch<br \/>\ntote or t-shirt (total of seven items).\u00a0The\u00a0survey\u00a0is for anyone age 11+ who has been active in any<br \/>\n4-H activity since 2017. The survey and entry window into the raffle will close Tuesday,<br \/>\nOctober 11<sup>th<\/sup> !<br \/>\nTo enter the raffle,\u00a0simply add your contact information (email, phone #, etc.) to any of your<br \/>\nresponses in the survey or send it to Andrew Hudacs in a separate email. Your responses will<br \/>\nhelp Andrew and others in Maine 4-H learn about your interests, post-high school plans, and<br \/>\nthoughts on 4-H leadership programs. The\u00a0survey\u00a0results will be used to improve Maine 4-H.\u00a0If<br \/>\nyou are a 4-H parent or club leader, please ask each child age 11+ complete at <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5yXj7Bb1UdPYvqK\">https:\/\/umaine.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5yXj7Bb1UdPYvqK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a id=\"Month\"><\/a>Androscoggin\/Sagadahoc 4-H Monthly Workshops \u2013 Open to All Maine 4-Hers!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come join the Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties 4-H program at their monthly workshops \u2013<br \/>\nthe Third Friday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00 \u2013 7:30 pm at the Lisbon<br \/>\nExtension Office at 24 Main Street. Anyone interested can contact Melissa Freeman or Cathy<br \/>\nGray to find out more information.<br \/>\nCurrently Scheduled Topics:<br \/>\n&#8211; October 21, 2022 \u2013 Apples!<br \/>\n&#8211; November 18, 2022 \u2013 Card Making<br \/>\n&#8211; December 16, 2022 \u2013 Game Night<br \/>\n&#8211; January 20, 2023 \u2013 \u201cGetting the Word Out\u201d Digital Marketing<br \/>\n&#8211; February 17, 2023 \u2013 Short Film Making<br \/>\n&#8211; March 10, 2023 \u2013 Spa &amp;amp; Relaxation Science<br \/>\n&#8211; April 21, 2023 \u2013 Movie Premier Night<br \/>\n&#8211; May 19, 2023 \u2013 Wool Spinning Workshop<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>EFNEP Recipes: It\u2019s Pumpkin Season!<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nOctober is a month full of festivities and surprises, and the one thing that is constant are<br \/>\npumpkins! This month we have some great pumpkin-inspired recipes. Usually, we think of<br \/>\npumpkins as something we carve or bake into pies (which is a good thing too!), but this amazing<br \/>\nfruit has a lot going for it, and it is actually a very healthy food choice! Pumpkins happen to be full<br \/>\nof vitamins, including vitamins A and C which help your vision, strengthen your immune system,<br \/>\nand can help reduce the risk of heart disease. They are also full of fiber and are low in calories.<br \/>\nHere are some healthy ways to enjoy pumpkin this fall: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/10\/Pumpkin-Seeds-Roasted-Mainely-Dish-Recipe-Sheet.pdf\">Roasted Pumpkin Seeds<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/10\/Mainely-Dish-Recipe-Sheet-Pumpkin-Muffins.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin Muffins<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/10\/Mainely-Dish-Recipe-Sheet-Pumpkin-Smoothie.pdf\">Pumpkin Smoothie<\/a>!<br \/>\nFor more delicious recipes, check out\u00a0our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/efnep\/recipe-video-series\/\">UMaine EFNEP Mainely Dish Video Series<\/a>. By Debbie<br \/>\nBarnett (EFNEP CEA in Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, and Waldo counties &#8211; deborah.barnett@maine.edu).<br \/>\nExpanded Food &amp; Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) offers FREE nutrition education<br \/>\nclasses to income-eligible adults with children, or young adults 19-25 years old, and if you are<br \/>\neligible for programs such as SNAP, WIC, or Head Start. 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