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More Results from the 2018 Ohio State Fair

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Knox County was well represented at the Dairy Market Feeder Show during the 2018 Ohio State Fair.

  • Sierra Shields had Overall Grand Champion
  • Alex Annett had Overall Reserve Grand Champion.
  • Alexis Bostick was 4th Place Overall
  • Knox Countians won 7 of the 9 classes offered. Also showing were Ethan Swendal and Hannah Vaughn.
  • Amanda Annett won Senior Showmanship
  • Alex Annett won Junior Showmanship

During the Dairy Show at the Ohio State Fair, Audrey Bouton placed first in her class with her Junior Two-Year Old Holstein.

During the Junior Horse Show at the Ohio State Fair:

  • Raven Clagg was awarded Grand Champion for Barrels in the 14-18 year old division
  • Erika Conant was awarded Reserve Grand Champion for Stakes Race in the 14-18 year old division

During the Ohio State Fair Goat Skillathon:

  • Madeline Elfrink placed 5th overall in her age division
  • Catherine Elfrink placed 1st place overall in her age division

Congratulations to ALL!

– Andrea

2018 Ohio State Fair Results

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Congratulations to the following youth who received awards during the 2018 Ohio State Fair with non-livestock projects:

  • Jack Fowler – Tune It Up (Small Engines)
  • Tess Shultz – From Airedales to Zebras (Veterinary Science)
  • Zechariah Sprayberry – Finishing Up (Woodworking)

These individuals will be recognized during our year-end recognition on September 24.

We had several individuals that chose to show livestock projects at the Ohio State Fair.  If you or someone in your club did well at the Ohio State Fair, we want to know.  Please pass on their accomplishments so they can be recognized on September 24 as well.  This could be skillathon, outstanding market exhibitor, showmanship, and/or live class placings.  Please email Andrea at rees.139@osu.edu.

– Andrea

Ohio Cheviot Breeders Starter Flock Award

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The Ohio Cheviot Breeders Association (OCBA) is seeking applicants for the Jim Cluff Memorial Starter Flock Award.  The OCBA started the contest in 1994 to award a Cheviot starter flock to an Ohio youth up to 17 years of age.  The purpose of the award is to introduce the youth to the enjoyment of raising and owning a purebred Cheviot sheep, as well as encouraging the growth of new Cheviot breeders in Ohio.

The contest winner will receive the following: a one-year membership in the OCBA, one bred ewe the first year, one ram the second year and in the third year the youth will donate a lamb to continue the award.  The application deadline is September 30th.  For an application and contest rules please contact Bob Hunter at (614)483-3202 or at rpkjhunter@msn.com.

– Andrea

2018 Knox County Quilt Show

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This is a great opportunity for youth who are enrolled in one of the 4-H quilting projects.  Youth under 18 years of age can enroll their own quilt project in the Knox County Quilt Show that will be held August 10-12 in Hunter Hall on Main Street in Mount Vernon.  The top youth winner will be awarded a new Janome sewing machine.

Applications are due by July 30: Youth Quilt-1shd822

 

Ohio Teen Leadership Council

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Greetings!

Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) applications for the 2018-2019 year are now available!  Please let any interested individual know, so they may apply!  Please note, because it is only a one year term, current TLC members who wish to continue their service must re-apply.

“Applications and more information to be an Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) member are now available online at: go.osu.edu/TLC. Please note applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation) are due (not postmarked; received!) by Friday, August 10, 2018.”

Here are some highlights about the responsibilities of the council:

  • Age: Individuals must be 14-18 as of January 1 the year of application to apply for council member, committee member, committee chair, and officer.
  • Number of Meetings/Events: See the program structure outline on the application for specific numbers of meetings and events. Members are required to attend at least 75% of meetings and events.
    • Working Events: Members are required to work a number of statewide events at the Ohio State Fair, and elsewhere throughout the state (Farm Science Review, Legislative Luncheon, etc.).  Each level of membership differs in the number of events that are required.  See the program structure for more information.
  • Location of meetings: Meetings are typically held at the Ohio 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio, but there are occasionally instances when they are held elsewhere due to events on Ohio State’s Campus.  In these instances, meetings may be held at locations close to campus.  Refer to the application for the locations for the 2018-2019 year.  Members will be notified prior to the location change.
  • Additional Opportunities: Depending on the level of involvement, council members have the option to apply for additional opportunities including the National 4-H Conference, Ohio 4-H Foundation Board, and other opportunities that may arise.

Applications and more information for this group are now available online at: go.osu.edu/TLC.  Please note applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation) are due (not postmarked; received!) by Friday, August 10, 2018.  We recognize this falls during some county fairs, so encourage teens to apply early!  We will accept applications as early as today! :o)  The term for selected individuals will be September 1, 2018-August 31, 2019.

If you have questions on this opportunity, please let Kayla (oberstadt.1@osu.edu) or Hannah (epley.24@osu.edu) know.

~Hannah and Kayla! :o)

 

Booth Building

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In preparation for the upcoming Knox County Fair, the following schedule has been set:

  • Thursday, July 19, the 4-H Booth building will be open from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. for booth construction
  • Friday, July 20, the Booth Building will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for booth construction. Wristbands and back numbers will be available in the trophy room from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 21 (move –in day) the booth building will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Booths must be completed by 5:00 p.m.  Wristbands and back numbers will be available in the trophy room from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 22 (the first day of the fair) the booth building will open by 8:00 a.m.  Wristbands will be available at the Senior Fair Board office after they open at 9:00 a.m.

– Larry

2018 Clover Bucket Challenge Splash Machine

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I am looking for clubs who wish to staff a shift during the fair for the Clover Bucket Challenge Splash Machine (east of the booth building). Formerly a dunk tank which held 900 gallons, the machine has been re-engineered to serve as a splash machine. A volunteer sits on a chair with a bucket containing ten (10) gallons of water over their head. When the thrown softball hits its target, the bucket tilts forward and provides a cool shower for the sitter. The machine automatically refills the bucket in about ten (10) seconds and the next ball can be thrown. Balls are 50 cents or three (3) for a dollar.

The machine will be in operation Sunday, July 22 through Friday, July 27. Shifts are 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. each day.

Contact Larry Hall 740-627-0493 to volunteer as a club. It is a lot of fun.

– Larry

Booth Patrol & Pop Stand Schedules

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Booth Patrol – 2018 Booth Patrol Schedule-1rhiivc

All clubs that are constructing a booth this year have been assigned or have chosen their preferable booth patrol time.  Clubs that have a significant amount of projects that are being displayed in the miscellaneous booth have also been assigned a time or volunteered their services.  If your club cannot fulfill the time that is assigned it is up to you to find a club to switch with you.

Pop Stand – 2018 Pop Stand Schedule-2j7t8zp

Thank you to all of the clubs that have signed up to help the Grange with their pop stand and earn a little money for your club treasury.  The shifts are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 5 p.m. to close (at least 10 p.m. but maybe until 11 p.m.).  It all depends on the main events at the grandstand that evening.

– Andrea

Livestock Interview Judging & Skillathon Events

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Livestock Interview Judging

All livestock exhibitors (except horses) need to attend livestock interview judging on one of the following dates:

  • Monday, July 9 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, July 16 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Exhibitors can come anytime between those hours.  All exhibitors should bring their completed project books and a current feed tag.

 

Skillathon

Exhibitors that signed up for skillathon at entries in June will be able to participate in that during either of the livestock interview judging dates.

  • Monday, July 9 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, July 16 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

All Livestock Exhibitors

  • All members will be proofing their entries from June (livestock classes, showmanship, etc.).  We will have each member initial that the information is correct or make any appropriate changes based off of their original entries.  Classes can not be added that were not signed up for in June originally.

 

Market Exhibitors

  • Sale plaque pictures will be taken during both of the judging dates.  We ask that exhibitors dress nicely for these pictures because these will be the pictures that will be put on plaques that the buyers will get the day of sale.
  • Classes that have the are eligible for BBR will be reviewed during this time as well.  If you had not previously indicated that you are eligible for this class, you will be able to sign up for it at this time.

– Andrea