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OSU Extension Fairfield County Happenings!

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OSU Extension in Fairfield County is always busy with something….4-H enrollment is in full gear, school programming is winding down, and we have plenty of spring/summer programs starting soon!

You may be interested in several upcoming programs/events…

We hope you will be able to join us for programs and events throughout the season!  Please share these opportunities with your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors.  Don’t forget to visit our website at https://fairfield.osu.edu/ for news and our full event calendar…

Thanks for all you do to support Extension!

Newell, Sommers, Stepp, and Sweeney win 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus Trip to D.C.

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Four Fairfield County 4-Hers  were recognized on April 4th, 2017 at the Achievement Banquet for winning a trip to the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus this summer. The Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)/District American Heritage Tour will take place in Washington D.C., July 2 – July 8, 2017. This is a unique opportunity for 4-H youth to learn about civic responsibility, government operations, current issues, and making a difference in our world.

Congratulations to:

  • Emma Newell, of the Unleashed 4-H Club
  • Melissa Sommers, of the Scissors and Spice 4-H Club
  • Jon Stepp, of the Carroll Country4-H’ers 4-H Club
  • Kamala Sweeney, of the Fairfield Fowl Friends 4-H Club

They received this honor after completing excellent records as documented in their Ohio 4-H Achievement Forms. Thank you to Conn’s Potato Chip Company for sponsoring this trip in addition to their continued support of the Fairfield County 4-H Program. Additional trip sponsors include the 4-H Endowment (annual OSU endowed interest) and the 4-H Advisory Committee.

Pictured: Jon Stepp, Kamala Sweeney, Emma Newell, and Melissa Sommers

CWF Presidential Inauguration Trip Winners: John VerDow and Augusta Kilbarger

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This past January, two of our 4-H’ers traveled to Washington D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration. Their trip to Washington D.C. was from January 17th to the 21st, 2017 and was the first Citizenship Washington Focus – Presidential Inauguration program sponsored by 4-H. Thirteen Ohio counties were a part of this national program. This trip included workshops on the different roles in the democratic process including the government, media, president, and the individual. The Ohio 4-H delegation visited memorials, historical sites and museums, as well as attend Inauguration Day events. The Citizen Washington Focus – Presidential Inauguration trip was offered by the State 4-H Office to provide teens ages 14 to 19 the chance to develop civic engagement skills. Fairfield County delegates were chosen after a countywide application process. Applications were reviewed by 4-H volunteers, and one female and one male delegate were selected. Those interested were asked to write a 500-word essay answering one question: How would the 2017 Presidential Inauguration and 4-H impact your life and why do you want to experience this unique opportunity?

This trip was sponsored by donations from the Silent Auction of Baskets at the 2016 Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Legacy Dinner.

Augusta Kilbarger of the 4Creation 4-H Club and John VerDow of the Shooting Stars 4-H Club represented Fairfield County as part of a delegation of 28 members and four Ohio State University Extension Educators. We would like to congratulate John and Augusta for their participation and for representing Fairfield County 4-H.

Endowment Donations

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If your Fairfield County 4-H Club has any additional donations for the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment, please turn them into the office ASAP!  Checks are preferred.  Please see instructions below:

  • To donate to the fund at the Ohio State University: Make checks payable to:“Fairfield County 4-H Endowment” and in the memo line designate: account #642082
  • To donate to the fund held locally at the Fairfield County Foundation, make checks payable to “4-H Fairfield County Foundation Fund” and in the memo line designate: Fairfield Foundation.

Thank you!

 

The 4-H Legacy Breakfast; a Celebration of the Present and the Future!

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If you’ve been involved in the Fairfield County Fair very long, you realize that the Saturday before the Fair – affectionately known as move-in day – might be the most hectic day exhibitors and their families experience during that week. If you’re one of those who agree and get up the next morning after all the exhibits are settled in and find yourself in need of an opportunity to relax and unwind, be sure to attend the 4-H Legacy Breakfast!chriscakes2

Beginning at 8 AM on Sunday morning, October 9, in the AGmazing Agri-Center (also known as the Farm Bureau/Ed Sands Building) come enjoy pancakes and sausage with Chris Cakes (there will be gluten free options too!). With generous support from the South Central Power Foundation, breakfast is free but suggested donations of $5 are appreciated and go to the benefit of the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment fund. Breakfast will be served through 10 AM when at that time, the ribbon will be cut for the AGmazing Agri-Center.

ANYONE may attend, so please spread the word and invite your friends!!

4-H Legacy Dinner – Event Pictures Posted

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The 4-H Endowment Legacy Dinner was held on Thursday, June 9th at the home of Doug and Cheryl Majors. Final contribution calculations are still being calculated and that information will be available soon on the 4-H Legacy Dinner Blog found at this website: http://u.osu.edu/4hlegacy/

Thank you to all attendees, sponsors, board members, and bidders – you helped make this event successful once again! For pictures, visit our Facebook page at this link.

4-H Endowment Legacy Dinner is June 9th!

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The 4-H Endowment Board is busy making final preparations for their 4-H Legacy Dinner to take place on Thursday, June 9th at the home of Doug and Cheryl Majors. This is the major fundraising event of the 4-H Endowment Board – raising funds to support long-term fundraising needs of the Fairfield County 4-H Program. Proceeds from this event will go toward either the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Fund at The Ohio State University or to the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Fund at the Fairfield County Foundation. For more information about the Fairfield County Endowment, click here. For up to date information about the 4-H Legacy Dinner, make sure you visit this website and subscribe to their blog!

Legacy Dinner to feature “Locally Sourced” Dinner Options

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Don’t miss the 2016 Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Legacy Dinner slated for Thursday, June 9 at the home of Doug and Cheryl Majors, 750 Ginder Road, Lancaster.

You will experience some of the finest dinner selection in Fairfield County.  We will begin the evening with a wheel of Swiss Cheese made from milk locally sourced from Marodore Farms near Baltimore.  Our dinner our will begin with a tossed salad, topped with microgreens grown just for the Legacy Dinner by the Green Machine as well as  Caramelized Roast Beef and  Baked Potatoes prepared by Bowers and Sons Markets in Millersport. The pork entrée will be seasoned and smoked by the Leith family.  Our lamb Entrée will be expertly prepared by Kris Doyle and the lamb was specially processed at Bay Food Market for our dinner. In fact, in 2015 4-Her Mason Love donated the meat from his Muscle, Performance Quality Lamb project to the 2016 Legacy Dinner.

And just in case you love homemade pie, we will have that to..topped with Schaffner’s Ice Cream!!

The Legacy Dinner is the only major fundraiser of the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Board.  Ticket information is available at the OSU Extension Office in Fairfield County (740-652-7260). Reservation deadline is May 29, 2016.

Please consider spending an evening of food and fellowship at the 2016 4-H Legacy Dinner.

4-H Legacy Dinner to Feature Silent Auction Baskets

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The Fairfield County  4-H Endowment Board in cooperation with the Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee would like to help provide funding for the trip of a lifetime for two Fairfield County 4-H members.  Two Fairfield County have been selected to represent Fairfield County at the Citizenship Washington Focus Trip for the Presidential Inauguration in January 2017 – Augusta Kilbarger and John VerDow.  The trip will be January 17-21, 2017 and will allow participants to learn about the meaning and importance of the Democratic process.  The youth will also  visit historical sites, museums, memorials plus will be given the chance to experience the Inauguration Day events.

To help defray the cost of the trip 100% of the proceeds from the “silent auction” 4-H Gift Basket challenge  will  be given to the 4-H Advisory Committee to help defray the costs of the trip.  If you would like to help you can donate a gift basket to the 4-H Gift Basket Challenge. Or better yet come and share the fun at  2016 Legacy Dinner slated for June 9 at the home of Doug and Cheryl Majors near Lancaster.  For more information check out the 4-H Legacy Blog   http://u.osu.edu/4hlegacy/  .

Let’s help these two deserving Fairfield County 4-H members make it to Washington DC for the Inauguration and the experience of a lifetime!      

The Ohio 4-H Foundation Evening of Ohio Wine and Food – Save the Date!

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Save the date! The 2016 Celebration of Youth, An Evening of Ohio Wine and Food will take place on Saturday, October 22.  The money raised from this event supports the Ohio 4-H Foundation Endowment, the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center endowment, and Ohio 4-H programming and operations.  These proceeds will benefit all 88 counties in Ohio and reach more than 216,000 Ohio 4-H Youth.

If you are interested in volunteering for the Celebration of Youth planning committee or donating an item for the live or silent auction, please contact the Foundation at ohio4hfoundation@osu.edu.