{"id":4754,"date":"2018-08-07T09:11:30","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T13:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/?p=4754"},"modified":"2018-10-17T11:48:09","modified_gmt":"2018-10-17T15:48:09","slug":"4-h-in-washington-county-august-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/2018\/08\/07\/4-h-in-washington-county-august-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H in Washington County &#8211; August 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Volume 13, Issue 8<\/p>\n<p>Print Version: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/4-H-Newsletter-Washington-August-2018.pdf\" rel=\"\">4-H Newsletter-Washington August 2018 (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"dates\"><\/a>Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>August 30 \u2013 September 3<\/strong>&#8211; Blue Hill Fair<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 1:<\/strong> Maine 4-H Foundation Photo Contest Deadline<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 14:<\/strong> Washington County 4-H Photo Contest Deadline<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 15:<\/strong> Eastern States Bus Trip<\/p>\n<p><strong>October 6:<\/strong> Perry Harvest Fair<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Perry Harvest Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Perry, Maine, Community Building, Route 1<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 6, 2018<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4-H Exhibit Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u><\/u><strong>Exhibit Rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Individual Exhibit<\/strong> entries are open to all enrolled 4-H members ages 5 to 19. 4-H members ages 5 to 8 are considered Cloverbuds. 4-H Cloverbuds may submit entries for non-competitive display to the exhibition hall. 4-H members ages 9 to 19 may submit entries for Danish system judging.<\/li>\n<li>Each Washington County 4-H Club and School are\u00a0encouraged to have a <strong>Group Exhibit<\/strong> at the fair. This display, which should fit on a 4\u2019 x 4\u2019 table space, can feature projects from the 2017-2018 program year or can be a general display about your group. All aspects of your group display should be new from this current 4-H year (October 2017 to September 2018). The theme this year will be \u201c4-H: GEARED for Greatness!\u201d. Please read and review the Point System for judging the group displays (page 2). Points have been lost on wonderful displays in the past because details were missed. First place will receive $15. \u00a0All other clubs will receive $10. \u00a0<strong>Only one exhibit per group is allowed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Individual 4-H\u2019ers may exhibit items produced and\/or prepared by him\/her during the current 4-H year. No kits will be accepted, except in the mechanical sciences\/robotics category for projects involving models.<\/li>\n<li>Members may enter two individual exhibits. The two exhibits may be in two different project areas, or in any one project area as long as the exhibits are in different media or forms (examples: vegetable garden \u2013- enter two types of vegetables; sewing \u2013- one apron and one pillow; art \u2013 one watercolor and one drawing, but not two watercolors). Please keep in mind that quality is being judged, not quantity. \u00a0<strong>A maximum of two individual exhibits per 4-H member will be accepted.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Please call in your entries to the office by Friday, September 21, 2018, so that we can prepare sufficient space at the fair. <\/strong>Call the Washington County Extension office at207.255.3345\u00a0or\u00a0800.287.1542 (in Maine) or email Tara at <a href=\"mailto:tara.a.wood@maine.edu\">tara.a.wood@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Each entry must have a completed <strong>4-H Exhibit\/Judging Card <\/strong>and <strong>Life Skills Card<\/strong> securely attached to it. Cards should be obtained from the Extension office <strong>before the fair<\/strong>. We are happy to send them out to you when you call or email us and let us know how many you need. Attach the card with string or paperclip only (no tape please as judges need to write on the cards and removal of the tape may ruin the exhibit). The cards must be filled out neatly by the 4-H member <strong>before\u00a0<\/strong>entering the item for competition.<br \/>\n<strong>Notice to<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Leader or Parent<\/strong>: Any special circumstances should be noted with a sticky note explanation attached to the Exhibit Card.<\/li>\n<li>The fair will afford the best protection possible for project exhibits. However, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Perry Harvest Fair distinctly disclaim any liability for loss or damage to exhibits. There are no security services available it the exhibit building.<\/li>\n<li>Exhibits will be accepted on Friday, <strong>October 5, between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. ONLY. <\/strong>Entries will not be accepted for judging at any other time on October 5 or 6. Items not submitted during this time period will not be considered for premiums or Cloverbud honorariums. If you are unable to deliver the exhibits at this time but would like to bring them to the Extension office prior to October 5th, all efforts will be made to get them to the fair for judging. This will be based on a first-come, first served basis, so please contact the office ahead of time if you choose this option.<\/li>\n<li>Judging will be based on the \u201cmodified Danish system.\u201d (See below for more information.) Each worthy exhibit will be awarded a ribbon and premium based on how well it displays the appropriate skills for a member\u2019s age and skill level, with the exception of Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds will receive a participation ribbon for every item they exhibit in the Exhibition Hall, and one honorarium for their overall participation (thus, if a Cloverbud enters 2 exhibits, he\/she will receive 2 ribbons and one honorarium). Cloverbuds will not be included in the judging process but will receive positive comments on their exhibit cards.<\/li>\n<li>Exhibits must be taken from the 4-H Hall <strong>between 3 and 4 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong>on Saturday, October 6th. If you would like a 4-H staff person to bring your exhibit(s) back to the Extension office in Machias, please let us know beforehand.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to call the Extension office to order Exhibit\/Judging and Life Skills Cards for your hall entries. Thanks!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Point System\u00a0for Judging Club Displays:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Club displays will be judged on the following qualities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exhibit Theme<br \/>\n<\/strong>Does exhibit express ONE idea and carry it out? <strong>20 pts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Exhibit Title<br \/>\n<\/strong>A good catchy title helps. It should be prominently placed with the<br \/>\nlargest lettering of the entire exhibit <strong>15 pts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lettering<br \/>\n<\/strong>Quality and size of all lettering <strong>15 pts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Originality<br \/>\n<\/strong>Was imagination used?;\u00a0Appropriate color and\/or motion used?; Was it interactive, informative, and\/or novel? <strong>25 pts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Size of Articles on Display<br \/>\n<\/strong>Can objects be recognized at a distance of 6 feet? <strong>15 pts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>4-H Exhibit &amp; Judging card &amp; Life Skills Wheel<br \/>\n<\/strong>Were the official cards attached and filled out? <strong>10 pts.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tie breaker: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>4-H Experience<br \/>\n10 pts.<\/strong><br \/>\nDisplays will also be judged on how well they exemplify the 4-H Experience (activities, actions, and principles of the Life Skills Model such as nurturing relationships, communication, keeping records, community service, problem solving, healthy lifestyle choices, self-responsibility, marketable skills, community service, etc.). \u00a0The points earned from this category will only be used in the case of a tie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Guidelines Upon Which Individual Exhibits Will Be Judged:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Judging is done on what we call the \u201cmodified Danish system,\u201d which means we may award a blue ribbon, or red or white, to as many exhibits as judged worthy, based on the judges\u2019 understanding of what may be expected from a member of a particular age and years of experience in the project, and on how well the exhibit follows the fair rules. The 4-H members are not competing against one another, but rather are judged on how well they achieve their potential for their age and experience, and on how well they follow the 4-H rules.<\/li>\n<li>The judges\u2019 goal is to be as positive, affirming and constructive as possible while holding exhibitors to the fair rules and the tradition of 4-H to \u201cmake the best better.\u201d\u00a0 We make the best better by encouragement \u2014 by complimenting aspects of the exhibit that are well done and constructively suggesting ways it might be improved.<\/li>\n<li>Judges\u2019 comments will be written on the exhibit card.\u00a0 A blue ribbon deserves at least one specific, positive comment. A red ribbon deserves one constructive suggestion as well as at least one positive comment. A white ribbon deserves two constructive suggestions as well as one positive comment. We encourage judges to be specific: \u201cYour stitching is very even,\u201d \u201cYour design is very creative,\u201d and \u201cYour printing is legible and clear\u201d are more helpful than a simple \u201cwell done.\u201d Judges must find something to comment positively on before writing suggestions such as, \u201cThis could be improved by tightening the stitches\/wiping off the excess glue\u201d or whatever it would need to receive a blue ribbon.<\/li>\n<li>The judges may mark the award down one ribbon if the exhibit card is not complete. This action will be explained in a comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a id=\"cloverbuds\"><\/a>Recognition For Cloverbuds<\/strong>: There will be only specific, positive comments on their exhibit cards.\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>At this young age, we want youth to receive positive feedback to encourage future participation and build self-esteem. \u00a0Each Cloverbud will receive a dollar coin honorarium for their participation and a green ribbon for each entry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recognition For 9- to 19-year-old 4-H members:<\/strong>\u00a0Ribbons and premiums will be as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blue Ribbon\/First Place:<\/strong> $5<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Ribbon\/Second Place:<\/strong> $3<\/li>\n<li><strong>White Ribbon\/Third Place:<\/strong> $1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project Areas\/Categories for Individual Exhibits:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Animal Care:<\/strong>\u00a0Any item made about an animal (ex: photo, story); any item made for an animal (ex: tack box); or any animal product (ex: 6 clean eggs, a sheepskin vest).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Art:<\/strong>\u00a0Any original drawing or painting, suitable for hanging. Any medium or mixed media may be used. Should be framed, matted, or mounted on posterboard\/cardstock. May be fitted with hangers or be able to be displayed on a stand supplied by the exhibitor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Citizenship and Community Service:<\/strong>\u00a0Display or 14 x 22 inch poster illustrating a member\u2019s community service project; or the importance of voting (for example); or a collection of historic or related items; or four photos that tell a story, with individual labels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conservation and Natural Resources:<\/strong>\u00a0Mounted drawings or photos that tell a story illustrating conservation issues; recycling \u2013 a labeled display or model illustrating the concept; item made from something found in nature (ex: log made into birdhouse or bench).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crafts:<\/strong>\u00a0Basketry; candle\/soap making; ceramics and pottery; decorative\/tole painting; fabric painting; felt crafts; glass etching; holiday crafts; jewelry; macram\u00e9; paper mache; any other craft approved by your leader or mentor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fiber Arts:<\/strong>\u00a0Crocheted item; felted item; knitted item; rug; spinning; weaving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food and Nutrition:<\/strong>\u00a0Specific food item \u2013 any nonperishable food item such as bread, bars, brownies or cookies made entirely from scratch by the 4-H member.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food Preservation:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Canned<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 <u>Beginner<\/u>: 1 jar of either vegetable, fruit, jam, jelly, pickles, or conserves. Intermediate: 3 jars, each different produce. Advanced: 5 jars, each different produce. Note: Low acid foods must be pressure-canned. <em>Dried \u2013<\/em>\u00a0Beginner: 1 sample of dried fruit, vegetable, or meat (can be smoked). Intermediate: 3 samples of dried food. Advanced: 5 samples of dried food.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forestry and Forest Conservation:<\/strong>\u00a0Six mounted photographs of forestry practices; or a collection related to forestry or forest conservation (beginner: collection of leaves, needles, or twigs of at least 10 different species labeled with common names; intermediate: collection of 10 seeds of different species labeled with common names; advanced: collection of 4 disease-, insect-, or animal-damaged specimens); or display of some phase of industrial forestry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knitting:<\/strong> Beginner: an article made using one or two different stitches. Intermediate: an article made using two or more different stitches. Senior: An article using three or more different stitches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mechanical Sciences\/Robotics:<\/strong>\u00a0Rocketry, space, or airplane models made by the 4-H member; or an electrical project, such lamp-making or wiring; or a welding project; or a robotics project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photography:<\/strong>\u00a0A) Single photo, black and white or color, of high quality, illustrating techniques of photography (good lighting, \u201crule of thirds,\u201d composition, contrast, special effects), enlarged to a 5\u00d77 or 8\u00d710-inch print. Panoramas are also acceptable. B) Photo story using 3 to 6 photos (at least 3\u00d75-inch) showing a \u201chow-to\u201d sequence or \u201cbefore and after\u201d scenes. All photo exhibits should be mounted on mat or poster board to complement the photo and be ready for hanging. This work should be completed by the 4-H member.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plant Science and Crops:<\/strong>\u00a0Displays of specific vegetables, crops, or fruits \u2013 berries or grains, 1 pint; small vine crops such as peas or beans, 10 specimens; large vine crops such as cucumbers, pumpkins, or squash, one specimen; root crops such as potatoes or carrots, three specimens; vegetables grown in heads such as cabbage and broccoli, one specimen; other vegetables such as corn, tomatoes, or peppers, three specimens; forage crops. Flower gardening and house plants \u2013 garden flowers; potted houseplants; or potted herbs. Note: Please write the variety on the display card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sewing and Needlecrafts:<\/strong>\u00a0Any item of clothing or household item sewn completely by the 4-H member; any other item is sewn by the member; any embroidered item made by the 4-H member; any quilted item made by the 4-H member.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veterinary Science:<\/strong>\u00a0A poster displaying the parts of an animal, normal vital signs, diseases, plants that are poisonous to the animal, genetics, and\/or nutrition for the animal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife:<\/strong>\u00a0A display of labeled sketches or photos of wildlife that the 4-H member studied; or casts of animal tracks that the member made; or items the member made for wildlife use (birdhouses, feeding stations, etc.); or a labeled display of collected items.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Woodworking:<\/strong>\u00a0A project built from wood (suggestions: <u>beginner<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 bookends or rack, napkin-, key-, letter-, bag-, or broom-holder, birdhouse, cutting board, picture frame, bootjack, or stilts; <u>intermediate<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 toolbox, footstool, bench, candleholder, game, spice rack, tie rack, or telephone shelf; <u>advanced<\/u>\u00a0\u2013 gun rack, toys, garage creeper, shoeshine kit, knife rack, or equivalent); or a woodcarving project; or a detailed woodworking plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing:<\/strong>\u00a0A collection of poems; or a short story; or a journal; or an illustrated story. Entries should be neatly presented, and if not typed, should be printed legibly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creativity Unlimited: <\/strong>Any exhibit made entirely by the 4-H\u2019er during the current 4-H year that is not covered under another project category in these rules. The exhibit project must have the approval of the 4-H\u2019er\u2019s leader or project mentor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>4-H Summer of Science 2018<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>Will it Work?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The 4-H Summer of Science was a huge success!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over 300 Washington County youth from Calais, Cherryfield, Jonesport, Lubec, Machias, and Princeton participated in\u00a0six, one hour, once a week activities solving\u00a0real-life challenges using the Engineer Design Process.\u00a0 The hands-on engineering challenges focused around\u00a0building a virtual structure on a fictitious Maine island.\u00a0 Each week a different engineering challenge was introduced:\u00a0 Aerospace, Marine, Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering were all explored.\u00a0 After making a prediction, youth working alone or in teams were able to test their solutions.\u00a0 Thank you to all the 4-H Summer of Science host sites for your support keeping STEM learning alive in the summer!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4754 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"136\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Participant of 4-H Summer of Science, Will it Light? activity.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA2.jpg 136w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA2-105x138.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA1.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"183\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Participant of 4-H Summer of Science, Will it Light? activity.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA1.jpg 183w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA1-105x79.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,183px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl>\n\t\t\t<br style='clear: both' \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>4-H Tech Changemakers in Washington D.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paige, Inez, and Forrest had a great experience attending Citizenship Washington Focus! Along with all the site seeing opportunities that included tours of the monuments, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Cathedral, and Mount Vernon, they also worked hard. This team met with Senator Collins, Congresswoman Pingree, and Congressman Poliquin to talk about their food insecurity project. In addition, they gave presentations to members of the Department of Education and Microsoft during their week in D.C. Forrest described the week as &#8220;life changing!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The team is excited to return to Maine and get started with Year 2 of their Tech Changemaker project. Check out their website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communityfeast.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community F.E.A.S.T. (Food, Education, Agriculture, Sustainability, Technology)<\/a> they&#8217;ve designed to learn more about the project and contact the office if you are interested in getting involved! This fall we will offer a gardening\/food systems 4-H club at Washington Academy and be looking for teens to help with various aspects of the project, some of which will include the use of technology!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-4754 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA3.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"252\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Capitol Hill Day started with a meeting with Senator Collins followed by a tour of the Capitol Building.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-4759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA3.jpg 252w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA3-105x67.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,252px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-4759'>\n\t\t\t\tCapitol Hill Day started with a meeting with Senator Collins followed by a tour of the Capitol Building.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA4.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Congressman Poliquin met with the youth between votes and invited them into the gallery to watch the Senate in action.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-4758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA4.jpg 217w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA4-105x79.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,217px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-4758'>\n\t\t\t\tCongressman Poliquin met with the youth between votes and invited them into the gallery to watch the Senate in action.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA5.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Congresswoman Pingree stepped out of a hearing to meet with the team for a few minutes and hear about their project.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-4757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA5.jpg 260w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA5-105x78.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,260px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-4757'>\n\t\t\t\tCongresswoman Pingree stepped out of a hearing to meet with the team for a few minutes and hear about their project.\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA6.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Paige, Forrest and Inez ready to present at the Department of Education.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-4756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA6.jpg 143w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2018\/08\/NA6-105x140.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" 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Upload a photo of your masterpiece for the chance to be selected for 2019 4\u2011H Youth Artwork calendar and other 4\u2011H promotional items. All forms of media are accepted \u2013 photography, painting, drawings, sculpture \u2013 just upload an image of the work of art below. All entrants must be 18 or under and an active 4\u2011H\u2019er, so don\u2019t forget to ask your parent\u2019s permission!<\/p>\n<p>Visit 4-H&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/4-h-calendar\/\">Call All 4-H Artists<\/a> page to upload submissions.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline for submission is August 10, 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2018 4-H Photo Contest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You should have received an email about the 2018 4-H Photo Contest in Washington County! Deadline to submit photos to the Extension Office is Friday, September 14, 2018. There are five photo categories \u2013 you may enter one photo in each category. Full details can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/programs\/washington-county-4-h-program\/2018-washington-county-4-h-photo-contest\/\">Washington County 4-H Photo Contest<\/a> page at or call the office if you have any questions.\u00a0<strong>Maine 4-H Foundation is also offering a photo contest with prizes!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Get out there and start snapping photos!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget, now is the time to get your application into the Maine Association of Livestock Exhibitors.<\/p>\n<p>Membership in this organization covers families with liability insurance. This insurance is a requirement at all fairs in the state of Maine. You can now renew your membership or join and become a member on the <a href=\"http:\/\/mainelivestockexhibitors.org\/memberships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Association Livestock Exhibitors<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>Doing it online means getting your membership cards quicker, but don\u2019t delay. You must show proof of this membership before you will be able to show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Showmanship Tips!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Good showmanship improves the look of your animal while letting you exhibit your skills in front of a crowd. Many things can make you stand out in a showmanship class. Whether you are showing beef, sheep, Alpacas, or other livestock, here are some good tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear a nice button-down shirt with khaki pants in a show ring (unless otherwise instructed).<\/li>\n<li>Upon entering the ring, walk forward in a clockwise direction on the left side of the animal<\/li>\n<li>When turning your animal, always try to turn to your right (into the animal). If you go left, your animal might step on you.<\/li>\n<li>Keep adequate space (3-4 feet) between your animal and others.<\/li>\n<li>Always keep your eye on the judge. You don\u2019t want to miss his or her instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Once you are stopped and have the halter or lead in the correct hand, you need to make sure the animal is set up properly to show the animal\u2019s best qualities. The legs need to be square under the animal\u2019s body, and the backline is straight. Train your animal to stand still like this for at least five minutes at a time.<\/li>\n<li>When an animal is set, you can both relax a bit. A slow pace is desired to keep the animal calm.<\/li>\n<li>Always be courteous to others in the show ring. Never block other exhibitors from the judge\u2019s view.<\/li>\n<li>When a problem arises in the ring, calmly wait for a ring helper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Some Things You Can Do To Prepare For A Showmanship Class!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend a local or major livestock show and observe the showmanship skills of exhibitors.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate proper livestock showmanship techniques for a 4-H group or other groups.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct showmanship contests and have them videotaped. Critique how club members did after viewing the tape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Follow a Researcher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What do green crabs, ducks, and parasites have in common? How do scientists make sure the data they collect is accurate? What is an invasive species, and how can they be identified? Maine 4-H invites youth to explore the science of tracking invasive species with its Follow a Researcher\u00ae program. Follow UMaine graduate student Tyler Van Kirk and his research on green crabs, an invasive species found along the coast of Maine. Students and educators can follow his data collection trips in real-time with an online map and try an experiential learning activity that shows why data collection methods matter. Live updates will happen weekly via Twitter. You can follow along and sign up for updates\/announcements on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/followaresearcher\/\">Cooperative Extension: Follow a Researcher\u00ae<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Blue Hill Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reminder that the Blue Hill Fair is from August 30th \u2013 September 3rd this year! Did you know that ALL 4-H\u2019ers are encouraged to exhibit their projects in the 4-H Exhibit Hall? If you are a 4-H Club member, you can encourage your club to start planning for your Club Exhibit.\u00a0 We also encourage all 4-H\u2019ers (Independents, Club, Groups) to participate in the 4-H Cake Contest! This is a great opportunity to help promote 4-H in Maine. The 4-H theme for the Fair this year is\u00a0\u00a0 \u201c4-H: GEARED for Greatness!\u201d \u2013 how can your club exhibit or cake match the theme? Be creative!<\/p>\n<p>Exhibit cards are available in the Extension Office.<\/p>\n<p>Read the Exhibitor\u2019s Handbook, on the Blue Hill Fair website&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluehillfair.com\/premium_info.html\">Premium Book for 2018<\/a> page for complete details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perry Harvest Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Perry Harvest Fair is generally held the first Saturday in October. This is a great time to be thinking ahead about the types of projects you would like to enter this year!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Cooking with the Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Oatmeal, Strawberry, Banana Smoothie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><br \/>\n1 frozen banana<br \/>\n\u00bc cup old-fashioned rolled oats<br \/>\n1 container (6-ounce) nonfat vanilla yogurt<br \/>\n1 cup skim milk<br \/>\n\u00bd tsp. cinnamon<br \/>\n\u00bd cup frozen strawberries<\/p>\n<p>Directions: To freeze a banana, peel banana cut into chunks and freeze overnight or at least four to five hours. Blend old-fashioned rolled oats in a dry blender until it becomes a powder. Add yogurt, milk, and cinnamon to the oatmeal powder and blend together. Add frozen strawberries and the frozen banana to the blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><em>University of Maine Cooperative Extension Eat Well<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>\u00a04-H News from the State<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Eastern States Bus Trip, Saturday, September 15, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to reserve seats for the buses traveling to Eastern States Exposition (ESE or also called the \u201cBig E\u201d) in West Springfield, Massachusetts for Maine Day on Saturday, September 15, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>This one-day trip is sponsored by the Maine Trustees of the Eastern States Exposition to encourage Maine 4-Hers who don\u2019t presently participate in events at ESE to see the activities that go on for 4-H youth in hopes to bolster their enthusiasm to participate in the future.\u00a0 Two buses are reserved for us and the northernmost bus will originate in Bangor and they will both stop at several points on I-95.\u00a0 Seats fill up quickly, and we will begin taking registrations immediately.<\/p>\n<p>All youth must go with a chaperone, but because this event is primarily for youth; seats are limited to no more than two adults per child \u2013 chaperones must be the parent or legal guardian of the 4-H member, or an enrolled VOLT trained volunteer.\u00a0 The bus ride and admission to the \u201cBig E\u201d are free, but all individuals on this trip are expected to march in the parade at 5 pm.\u00a0 It works well if you wear a 4-H t-shirt if you have one, and for clubs to bring their club banner to display during the parade.<\/p>\n<p>Items you might want to bring along with you are light snacks, water, a good book, Rated G movies (there is a DVD player on the bus), a pillow, and a blanket.\u00a0 There will be a rest stop along the way.\u00a0 Other items to consider bringing: clothing to identify your club, a comfortable pair of walking shoes, a hat with a visor, sunglasses, sunscreen, a backpack, personal spending money, a camera, and a watch.\u00a0 If you have a cell phone, it will be helpful for logistics.\u00a0 Please include your cell phone number when you register.<\/p>\n<p>Please leave valuable items at home.\u00a0 We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.\u00a0 Bus stops will be determined based on the location of riders.\u00a0 Reservations must be made in writing or by e-mail to:<\/p>\n<p>Jessy Brainerd<br \/>\n103B Libby Hall<br \/>\nUniversity of Maine<br \/>\nOrono, ME 04469-5741<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:jessica.brainerd@maine.edu\">jessica.brainerd@maine.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When you register, please give the name, age (for adults, just state \u201cadult\u201d), address, home phone, and cell phone number of each person in your group.\u00a0 Reservations are due by Friday, September 1 (call after this date to check on seat availability).\u00a0 A confirmation email will be sent to you a week before the trip giving you your time and pick up location.\u00a0 Pick up will be bright and early in the morning, and both buses will be leaving The Big E at 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteers are needed to serve as Bus Monitors.\u00a0 Bus Monitors will serve as the contact person for other passengers on their bus and will make sure everyone gets back on the bus at the rest stop.\u00a0 If you\u2019d be willing to serve in this capacity, please let us know when you sign up.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions, please contact Jessy Brainerd at 581.3877 or 800.287.0274 (in Maine) .<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo Contest!<br \/>\n<em>From Susan Jennings, Maine 4-H Foundation<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We know we make a huge difference in the lives of Maine youth through 4-H. I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication our 4-H staff makes across Maine. The Maine 4-H Foundation had a great year in 2017 raising over $748,000 in donations and investment income! A great deal of this funding was restricted to your programs! Good job! Our goal for 2018 is to continue to increase our support to 4-H programs across Maine. To make this happen the Maine 4-H Foundation needs to hear about your great programs and see youth in action! Becky Mosley suggested a statewide photo contest and the Foundation Board agreed! Photos make all of the difference! The Maine 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce a new youth, volunteer and staff photo contest. To win, submit as many photos (with photo releases) as you like to Susan Jennings by September 1, 2018. Photos need to be originals, have a photo release (for people in the photo) and include the copyright release from the photographer.\u00a0They need to be digitally submitted to <a href=\"mailto:susan.jennings@maine.edu\">susan.jennings@maine.edu<\/a>. Please add your name, email contact, age and photo release information.<\/p>\n<p>Youth and Volunteer Prize(s):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grand Prize for the Best Overall Photo:<\/strong> Something 4-H Awesome!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prizes are Given in All Divisions:<\/strong> Youth age up to 8, 9-12, 13 and up, volunteers<\/li>\n<li><strong>1st Prize:<\/strong> $100 gift card<\/li>\n<li><strong>2nd Prize:<\/strong> $75 gift card<\/li>\n<li><strong>3rd Prize:<\/strong> $50 gift card<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staff Prize:<\/strong> $500 on account at the Maine 4-H Foundation that you can use for a special 4-H program, event, workshop, conference or donor challenge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Call Susan Jennings at 207.615.7300<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maine 4-H Project Records, Reflection Tools, and Digital Badges!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maine 4-H is excited to roll out new 4-H project records, reflection tools and opportunities for digital badges. A team has been working to design the new records aligned with research and connections to Maine\u2019s commitment to proficiency-based education in mind. We know that these won\u2019t be perfect and are anxious to have YOU help us try them out and be part of the process. The new records are now posted online and can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/\">State 4-H<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>We are also planning a few ways for you to be part of the team to ask questions and give feedback.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join our Google classroom community. This will be a place where volunteers and youth members are able to share real-time feedback about these tools.<\/li>\n<li>To join: Sign in at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/classroom.google.com\/\">Classroom<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>On the homepage, click <strong>Add<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Join <strong>class<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Enter the code <strong>d9jmty<\/strong> and click <strong>Join<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in our live feedback sessions. Please save the date for feedback sessions.\u00a0 These will be conducted using Zoom.\u00a0\u00a0Register for these sessions with KymNoelle Hopson at 207.353.5550 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kymnoelle.hopson@maine.edu\">kymnoelle.hopson@maine.edu<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>September 11, 2018\u00a0from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are looking forward to having YOU as part of our team. If you have any questions please contact Kristy Ouellette,\u00a0<u><a href=\"mailto:kristy.ouellette@maine.edu\">kristy.ouellette@maine.edu<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or\u00a0207.353.5550, extension 12.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volume 13, Issue 8 Print Version: 4-H Newsletter-Washington August 2018 (PDF) Dates to Remember August 30 \u2013 September 3&#8211; Blue Hill Fair September 1: Maine 4-H Foundation Photo Contest Deadline September 14: Washington County 4-H Photo Contest Deadline September 15: Eastern States Bus Trip October 6: Perry Harvest Fair Perry Harvest Fair Location: Perry, Maine, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[3],"class_list":["post-4754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-4-h-news","tag-4-h-in-washington-county"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>4-H in Washington County - August 2018 - Cooperative Extension in Washington County - University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/2018\/08\/07\/4-h-in-washington-county-august-2018\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"4-H in Washington County - August 2018 - Cooperative Extension in Washington County - University of Maine Cooperative Extension\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Volume 13, Issue 8 Print Version: 4-H Newsletter-Washington August 2018 (PDF) Dates to Remember August 30 \u2013 September 3&#8211; 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