OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 July-September / 2021 In This Issue……. . • • • • • Ohio 4 -H Planning Guide Seneca Co. 4 -H App Seneca Co. 4 -H Fundraiser 4 -H Camp Cloverbud Camp Green Card Reminder STEM Fun Day STEM During the Fair New Volunteers Newsletters 2021 Fair Information • Misc. Judging • Booth Information • Booth Scavenger Hunt • Milkshake Stand • Code of Conduct • Fair Registration for Project Specific Events • Cloverbud Graduation State Fair Rules and Guidelines 4 -H Extravaganza Grade A Celebration Seneca Co. Carteens Junior Leadership News State Opportunities Farm Bureau Jr. Fair News from Emily Project Judging Days Happy Summer! We are now gearing up for some of the most exciting times of our 4 -H year: judging and fair! We wish all of our 4 -H members and exhibitors the best of luck as they get judged on their respective projects and show off all of the hard work put into them this year. Thank you all for your continued patience and dedication to our Seneca County 4 -H program throughout the pandemic and beyond. I think the worst is behind us and for that, we are delighted. Please be sure to read this newsletter in its entirety as we will share a lot of important dates, reminders, events, and programs happening from now through September, including all things judging and fair! The Seneca County OSU Extension Office will be open Monday. Thursday from 8 a. m. -4: 30 p. m. and by appointment only on Fridays.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 July-September / 2021 Ohio 4 -H Planning Guide for In-person Meetings & Events Updated June 1, 2021 continued Ohio 4 -H Planning Guide for In-person Meetings and Events Updated June 1, 2021 Information effective June 1, 2021: Club meetings and events - including fundraisers, community service activities, local holidayparades and other community celebrations - can take place. o Follow state/local health department COVID guidance, if issued. Food booths, food-based fundraisers, buffets, and potlucks are permitted. o Follow state/local health department guidance regarding food service, COVID, etc. o Social distance while actively eating - at least 3 feet when possible. Face masks are strongly recommended for those who are not yet fully vaccinated. o “Strongly recommended” means the individual chooses to wear a mask or not. o Masks should fit snuggly around the mouth and nose and be worn appropriatelyto be effective. Send the following notice in advance of the meeting/event: o Individuals and/or family members may not attend if they or anyone living their household is experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell, or has been directly exposed (confirmedor suspected) to COVID 19 if they are not fully vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccinations are our best current protection against infection and a fatal outcome. o Fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a face mask; however we strongly recommend eligible, but unvaccinated individuals to continue to properly wear a face mask when social distancing cannot be maintained. Take attendance at the meeting or event. It is preferred to check-off names on a roster. o Keep attendance records for at least six months beyond the date of the meeting/event. Attendance records will be needed in case someone attending the meeting/event contracts COVID-19 and information is needed for contact tracing. Continue to Consider: Time Consider limiting the length of meetings and events, particularly those that take place indoors, and the length of time people will be in contact with one another. Sustained contact provides an increased opportunity for virus transmission. Place Consider the guidance from your local county health department regarding locations where you meet, as well as where attendees may be coming from.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter July-September / 2021 Volume 31, Issue 3 Continue to Consider Continued: People Consider the overall number of attendees and whether this includes individuals (including othersin their home) who may be at a higher risk of serious illness if they develop COVID-19. Space Host meetings and activities outdoors when possible. Social distancing is encouraged. A general rule of thumb is to have no more than 75% of typical occupancy. For example: if a space typically holds 100 people, reduce the maximum number to 75 when possible. Offer options for virtual engagement when individuals request it due to COVID-19 concerns. Quarantine and Isolation Quarantine or isolation is required by: • People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, excluding people whohave tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months or who are fully vaccinated. • People who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months and recovered, donot have to quarantine or get tested again as long as they do not develop new symptoms. Quarantine and Isolation Continued: • People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of their first bout of COVID-19 mayneed to be tested again if there is no other cause identified for their symptoms. • People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated against the disease and show no symptoms. ▪ What counts as close contact? • You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more. • You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19. • You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them). • You shared eating or drinking utensils. • They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you. • Any individual who develops COVID -19 symptoms, or any unvaccinated individual who learns they have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, should immediately isolate and seek medical care. o Contact the local health department about suspected cases or exposures. o Work with your local health department to identify potentially infected or exposed individualsto help facilitate effective contact tracing.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 Quarantine and Isolation Continued: o Attend 4 -H club and county activities virtually. • If the individual attended a club meeting or activity: ▪ All unvaccinated individuals should participate virtually for 14 days following the exposure. • If the individual attended a county, regional or state 4 -H activity: ▪ Notify your county OSU Extension professional so they can work with local healthdepartments as needed. Sanitizing • • • Clean and disinfect high-touch point areas and restrooms once a day. High touch points includedoor handles, faucets, handrails, and other commonly touched surfaces in high traffic areas. If you are unable to find an EPA-registered cleaner-disinfectant, the following bleach solutions maybe used: ▪ 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water OR 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water Check the label to see if your bleach is intended for disinfection and confirm the product is not pastits expiration date. Some bleaches, such as those designed for safe use on colored clothing or for whitening, may not be suitable for disinfection. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. July-September / 2021 Sanitizing Continued: • Wear disposable gloves when handling bleach solutions. Use nitrile gloves rather than latex sincesome people have a latex allergy. • Leave solution on the surface for at least 1 minute. • Bleach solutions will be effective for disinfection up to 24 hours. • Alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol may also be used. Practice Good Hygiene • • Wash your hands often, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Sneeze or cough into a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Provide tissues and make sure there is a wastebasket to dispose of used tissues. Provide hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol at a registration table or at a table near theentrance of the meeting room. For More Information www. coronavirus. ohio. gov www. cdc. gov/coronavirus

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 Seneca County 4 -H App The Seneca County 4 -H app is available and can be used by all. Go into your google play or apple store and download 4 -H Now. Once 4 -H Now is downloaded, then you will see the Seneca County 4 -H app listed. We hope you take advantage of this additional way to receive our news and information! Seneca County 4 -H Fundraiser During our 4 -H Extravaganza (formerly 4 -H Kick-Off) and Grade A Celebration on Sunday, August 29, we will be hosting a silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction will go to benefit the Seneca County 4 -H Program. We would love to have clubs donate something for the silent auction. We will also accept any personal donations. Please put this on your clubs agenda for future meetings to brainstorm what you will be donating. We will start collecting silent auction donations at the Extension Office now. We appreciate your contributions and support of the Seneca County 4 -H Program! 4 -H Camp We had a great week at 4 -H Junior Camp on Kelleys Island! Eventhough camp was a little different this year with capacity restrictions and staying in cohorts as much as possible, we were excited to have camp as normal as possible. We had a great group of nearly 60 campers, 18 counselors and 7 adult staff. We hope to see you all again next year! Stay tuned for camp dates for 2022. 4 -H camp photos will be available in 4 -H club packets, which will be available during booth set-up on Saturday, July 24 from 9 a. m. -9 p. m. and Sunday July, 25 from 12 -5 p. m. July-September / 2021 Cloverbud Camp was held on June 29 th at Meadowbrook Park in Bascom. Twelve Cloverbuds attended the day camp and participated in team building, mixers, recreation, crafts, egg drop challenge, science, and water activities. Green Card Reminder If you still have unsold green cards or money from sold cards, please make sure they are turned in to the office asap. Money and unsold cards were due, back to the Extension Office, on June 1 st and there are still several clubs with outstanding items. STEM Fun Day Come out to the Extension Office for some fun and interactive STEM activities on Tuesday, August 17 th from 9: 00 a. m. -12: 00 p. m. or from 1: 00 p. m. -4: 00 p. m. This event has something for everyone, so any 4 -H member 818 years of age is welcome to attend. The registration fee will be $15 and registrations are due back to the Extension Office by Thursday, August 12 th. Registration information is available on our website https: //seneca. osu. edu/news/stem-day-0 or at the Extension Office. STEM during the Fair! At 1: 00 p. m. on Wednesday, July 28 th and Thursday, July 29 th in or around the booth building during the fair, we will be doing a program based on STEM. This years STEM activities are brought to you by the Ohio Soybean Council. Come check it out and have some fun!

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 New Volunteers Anyone who would like to apply to be a 4 -H volunteer for the 2022 4 -H year must submit a volunteer application to the Extension Office by January 31 st, 2022 to be considered for the 2022 4 -H season. After this deadline, they must wait for the following year. Applications can be filled out electronically and can be found here: https: //go. osu. edu/newvolapp. Newsletters Our 4 -H newsletters go out to all of our 4 -H members and their families and advisors quarterly. These times are Jan. March, April-June, July-September, and October-December. Our newsletters are now digital/electronic only. Therefore, you can view our newsletters on our website at: www. seneca. osu. edu under the 4 -H Youth Development tab, on our Seneca County 4 -H app, and/or via e-mail. We will have a few hard copies available in the Extension Office if you need to access one that way. 2021 Fair Information Misc Project Judging: All miscellaneous projects must be judged no later than July 17, 2021, except for gardening and canning and freezing projects, which are judged on Saturday, July 24 at the fairgrounds. This deadline includes anyone who is unable to attend county project judging and must be advisor judged. This will help to ensure that we have grades into the system in a timely manner, provide clubs with an accurate count of ribbons for booth set-up, and alleviate problems with premium distribution. July-September / 2021 Misc. Project Judging Continued: Miscellaneous 4 -H project members will be required to sign up for a designated time to be judged for all of their projects again this year. Please be sure to register for an individual time slot for each one of the projects that you are enrolled in. You can do so by clicking on the links below. Please sign up for all appointments no later than Monday, July 5. It is critical that everyone has their own time slot, so please let us know if you made a mistake or can no longer do the time that you registered for. We will make the correction to ensure that we stay as accurate as possible, don’t have any duplicates, and have enough time slots for all the members registered in that project area who would like to do face to face or virtual project judging. Morning time slots for all judgings: Morning Sign Up Afternoon time slots for all judgings: Afternoon Sign Up For more specific information about judging and additional details, please refer to our letters that are located on our website: https: //seneca. osu. edu/news/2021 -county-prefair-judging-misc-projects Please see the list of projects that are judged on which day at the end of the newsletter. If you do not see your project listed, please contact the Extension Office. If you are taking a Self. Determined project and are not sure which day you should attend, please contact the Extension Office. Members should attend the judging date that is assigned to their project. If you are unable to attend your project date, you must have an advisor judge your project and you will not be eligible for county or state fair awards. Please make sure to check the list for when your project is judged. Attending the wrong judging date will also result in members being ineligible for county awards.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 July-September / 2021 Booth Information and Set-up and Tear Down: If your club plans to put up a booth to display members projects, please make sure to contact the Extension Office ASAP. Clubs who indicated on their club paperwork the size of their booth are already in the count for booths. Booth space is assigned. We ask clubs that have a booth to take a shift for booth patrol. The booth patrol schedule is available with this document. Booth tear down will be on Sunday, August 1 from 4: 15 -9 p. m. Please let the Extension Office know what time would work best for your club. Booth Tear Down Times: Sunday, August 1 4: 15 -5: 30 pm 5: 30 -6: 45 pm 6: 45 -8: 00 pm 8: 00 -9: 00 pm New for 2021: Anyone who displays any projects in the County booth will be required to attend the booth patrol shift on Saturday, Booth tear down will begin at 4: 15 p. m. on Sunday, July 31 st from 7: 20 -9: 45 p. m. August 1. NOTHING will be released prior to this time. There will be sign in and sign out sheets available in the booth building where your club and everyone present will need to sign in when arriving and sign out when finished with your booth patrol Booth Scavenger Hunt assigned time. Please the schedule to verify your clubs time slot There will be a scavenger hunt available for clubs for booth patrol. If there are corrections, please let the office now and all participating in booth patrol. The club with ASAP! the most points will win a pizza party for their club, We do have open shifts on: courtesy of the Junior Leadership Club. We hope to Monday, July 26 5: 00 -7: 20 pm see a lot of active participation to enhance booth Sunday, August 1 12: 00 -2: 00 pm patrol and still make it a fun experience. Booth set-up will take place on Saturday, July 24 th from 9: 00 a. m. 9: 00 p. m. and on Sunday, July 25 th from 12: 00 p. m. -5: 00 p. m. Club packets will be available at this time. We ask that each club sign up for a specific time for set-up and tear down again for this year. This will allow for less congestion and ideally no one being right next to each other at the same time. We will do our best to accommodate you. Please let the Extension Office know what day and time would work best for your club and confirm the size of booth that you would like no later than July 16 th. Booth Set Up. Times: Saturday, July 24 9: 00 am- 1: 00 pm 1: 00 - 5: 00 pm 5: 00 -9: 00 pm Sunday, July 25 12: 00 -5: 00 pm Milkshake Stand The 4 -H Advisory Council suggest that there be 1012 workers who are 12 years old and over at any given time per shift in the milkshake stand. The milkshake stand schedule is available at the end of the newsletter. Please confirm with the Extension Office your club’s decision on working in the milkshake stand during the fair. If your club or other small group is interested in taking an additional shift or signing up, we do have open times: Saturday, July 31 1: 45 -4: 45 pm 4: 45 -7: 45 pm 7: 45 -10: 45 pm

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 July-September / 2021 Code of Conduct All 4 -H members, exhibiting a project (misc and livestock) should complete and sign the 4 -H Code of Conduct. This form is found on the inside cover of the handbook and here on our website: https: //seneca. osu. edu/sites/seneca/files/imce/Code%20 of %20 Conduct. pdf Completed Code of Conduct forms should be returned to Emily at the Jr. Fair Office prior to moving projects into the fairgrounds. Fair Registrations for Project Specific Events Poster Contest- entries will be accepted through Sunday, July 25 at 5: 00 p. m. or at the conclusion of booth set-up. Posters are judged Monday, July 26 at the fair. Educational Display- entries will be accepted through Sunday, July 25 at 5: 00 p. m. or at the conclusion of booth set-up. Educational Displays are judged Monday, July 26 at the fair. Jane Barton- Applications should be brought in on the day of clothing judging on Wednesday, July 14 at the fairgrounds. Judging for the Jane Barton Contest will be held at this time and awards will be presented at the Style Review on Tuesday, July 27 at 6: 30 p. m. at the fair. Demonstrations/Illustrated Talks- Entries are due by Saturday, July 17 or at the end of pre-fair judging at the fairgrounds. The demonstration contest is held in the Education Building starting at 1: 00 p. m. on Friday, July 30 at the fair. For more information on these opportunities and their specific requirements, please see the 2021 Seneca County Jr. Fair Book and Seneca County 4 -H Handbook. Cloverbud Graduation This is for any Cloverbud that will be a traditional 4 -H member next year. We would like to welcome you to the Cloverbud Graduation Ceremony on Friday, July 30 th at 4: 00 p. m. in the Educational Building. You will be recognized and congratulated on your success of being a Cloverbud. The registration form for Cloverbud Graduation is located on our website at https: //seneca. osu. edu/news/cloverbud-graduation-0. Information will need to be turned in to the Extension Office no later than Monday, July 19 to be included in the Cloverbud Graduation Ceremony. Only Cloverbuds that we receive information for will be formally called up onto the stage and presented with their certificate and prize at that time. State Fair Rules and Guidelines As the busy summer season is approaching fast and we are diving right into our 4 -H projects for this year, I want to point your attention to the Ohio State Fair judging guidelines and expectations. For more information and specific guidelines for non-livestock projects go to: https: //go. osu. edu/Bq. Hn. For more information and specific guidelines on livestock projects go to: http: //ohiostatefair. com/livestock/.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 July-September / 2021 4 -H Extravaganza (Formerly 4 -H Kick Off) Our annual 4 -H Kickoff that was scheduled for Friday, May 7 th is re-scheduled for Sunday, August 29 th prior to the Grade A Banquet event. We are going to call this our 4 -H Extravaganza for this year. Clubs may begin setting up their game/booth at 1: 30 p. m. The event will begin at 2: 00 p. m. and run through 3: 30 p. m. Bring your pennies, family, and friends to have a great time and join together in the games that will be displayed. Please confirm if your club is putting up a game and if there any clubs that would like to have a game/activity that afternoon, they may still sign up by calling the Extension Office. Grade A Celebration / 4 -H Extravaganza Continued: During our 4 -H Extravaganza and Grade A Celebration, we will be having a silent auction. All proceeds from the silent auction will go to benefit the Seneca County 4 -H Program. Winners of the silent auction items will be announced at approximately 6: 00 p. m. at the Grade A Celebration. We are asking that all clubs consider donating something for the silent auction. We will also accept any personal donations. We are now collecting silent auction donations at the Extension Office. Thank you for your contributions! Grade A Celebration The Grade A Celebration is an event that OSU Extension and Tiffin and Fostoria Kiwanis put on to congratulate and recognize any Seneca County 4 -H member who received an A on at least one project for the year. We also recognize our advisors and volunteers that put forth a lot of time and effort in helping our 4 -H clubs and program thrive. Those in attendance will enjoy a meal from food trucks, entertainment, presentations, and door prizes. 4 -H members who received an A will be free of charge, Cloverbuds, and advisors are also free of charge. All tenured advisors, State Fair delegates, and Golden Award recipients will be announced and awarded. This year’s Grade A Celebration will be held on Sunday, August 29 th with registration beginning at 3: 15 p. m. and the program beginning at 4: 00 p. m. Registration information and a flier will be available at pre-fair judgings, in the office, at the fair, and on the website here: https: //seneca. osu. edu/news/grade-celebration-2021 information. Registrations will be due to the Extension Office by Monday, August 16 th. Seneca Co. CARTEENS If you are interested in being a teen instructor for CARTEENS, you do not need to be in 4 -H, but you must be at least 14 years old. As soon as you turn 14, you can join CARTEENS; it does not have to be by January 1 st. We meet every third Monday of the month, except July, at 6: 30 p. m. at the Extension Office and would love to have you join our team. Teen facilitators teach other teen traffic offenders about speeding, operating a vehicle impaired, and distracted driving. Being a CARTEEN is a great way to improve public speaking skills and learn more about teaching tools and not to mention there are gas cards, scholarships, and fun trips to Washington D. C. that you can earn. Save the dates for our next few programs: August 16 th, September 20 th, and October 18 th.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 Junior Leadership News Junior Leadership is for any 4 -H teen 14 years and older. As soon as you turn 14 you can join Junior Leadership; it does not have to be by January 1 st. We welcome any and all new members every month and we would love to have you join us! Junior Leadership focuses a lot on community service. The Junior Leadership group goes on teen exchanges with other counties throughout Ohio, helps with project judging and 4 -H Awareness, helps host Officer Training, hosts Santa’s Workshop and the Career Day, participates at the 4 -H Kickoff at the fairgrounds, helps with the milkshake stand provides other fun opportunities for teens. Junior Leadership meets every second Monday of the month at 6: 30 p. m. at the Extension Office. Save the dates for our next few meetings: July 12 th, August 9 th, and September 13 th. Come and check us out! Career Readiness Workshop With this year’s group project, Are You Ready for Work? , Junior Leadership is hosting a Career Readiness Workshop on Sunday, September 26 th from 5 -7 p. m. at Sentinel Career and Technology Center. Attendees will rotate through sessions that will cover topics including public speaking, mock interviews, resume building, appropriate attire, and the interview process. This will be a great opportunity for anyone who is already in the workplace or is thinking of getting a job in the near future. We encourage anyone to join us to learn more about preparing for the workplace and what can be expected from you as the employee or what may be needed to make you and your business successful. July-September / 2021 Junior Leadership News Continued: Fall Family Fun Fest Mark your calendars! Junior Leadership will be hosting a Fall Family Fun Fest on Saturday, November 13 th from 8 -10 p. m. at the fairgrounds. We will be having a square dance/line dance with fun activities and games to play outside. This event is for family and friends of all ages and there is no cost to attend! State Opportunities Teen Leadership Council Applications and more information to be an Ohio 4 -H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) member are now available online at: www. go. osu. edu/TLC. Please note applications (and other materials, including letters of recommendation) are due (not postmarked; received!) by Friday, August 13, 2021. 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 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. o 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.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 State Opportunities Continued: 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. 4 -H Cultural Immersion The youth 4 -H Cultural Immersion Project experience to Puerto Rico will be from November 23 – December 1 2021. There will be a follow up virtual Zoom interview before selecting participants. The experience is for 4 -H youth ages 15 -19 (as of date of trip). The cost is $500 plus airfare (approx. . $600). Limited scholarship funds are also available. Youth will be staying in two locations – Castaner – a small mountain town in the center of the island San Juan - where they will be joining 4 -H youth from Puerto Rico for several service/cultural projects and local events. The application deadline is August 10, 2021 and applications can be found in the Extension Office or check out our Facebook Page: Ohio State Seneca County 4 -H Program. All applicants will have an additional interview before trip final selections. Final Selections will be made in late August July-September / 2021 Farm Bureau Tshirts and Shifts for Dairy Bar The Seneca Co Farm Bureau is once again providing tshirts to all kids taking a livestock project. As in the past, the Extension Office has provided a list of tshirt sizes, which were indicated on your enrollment. Members taking livestock projects, including dogs and horses, will receive a tshirt. Tshirt pick up will be done prior to the start of the fair. Please consider sending the Farm Bureau a thank you for their generosity and continued support of the Seneca Co. 4 -H Youth. Farm Bureau is also looking for clubs/groups to take shifts at the Dairy Bar. The Dairy Bar provides a low-cost food option for 4 -H members and their families but it can not be run with out volunteers. If you are interested in taking a time slot, please contact the Extension Office for further information.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 July-September / 2021 Jr. Fair News From Emily In the coming weeks we will be preparing for our 2021 Seneca County Fair. Regular Office hours will begin on Monday July 54 pm – 8 pm. Office hours will be listed on the door and social media as we near judging and other pre-fair events such as species royalty interviews and Skillathon. We have a lot of fun planned. One new activity will be a reunion for past Junior Fair Board members and coordinators on July 27 from 4 pm-8 pm outside of the Junior Fair Board Office. Please call Emily at 419 -618 -8193 or email ekgilliland 4@gmail. com for specific questions and concerns. Please note the following dates: July 5 - last day to order tee shirts for the fundraiser July 11 - 11 am- 2 pm- JFB Car wash and Bake sale at TSC- JFB meeting to follow at 4 pm at the Youth Center July 12 -Species Royalty interviews at the Youth Center 9 am-5 pm July 14 - Pre fair judging at the fair grounds July 17 - Saturday Pre fair judging at the fair grounds July 22 -Skilathon for all species 3 pm-8 pm and Book judging for. Swine Projects, Poultry Projects, Sheep projects, Canine Projects, Goat Projects July 24 - Pre fair judging at the fair grounds Royalty lunch and interviews at 12: 00 noon in the Education Building July 25 -MOVE IN DAY JFB members will be working at various work days throughout the coming month. Stop in and sign up for the Livestock Scramble. Cow Patty throwing Contest, Out House Racing And Bale Stacking Contest. Can’t wait to see all of you.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 July-September / 2021 Misc. Project Judging Days and Projects July 14, 2021 Seneca Co. Fairgrounds Food and Nutrition Projects: The Cookie Project, Everyday Food and Fitness, Let’s Bake Quick Breads, Beyond the Grill, Grill Master, Yeast Breads on the Rise, Snack Attack!, Racking the Clock to Awesome meals, Take a Break for Breakfast, Let’s Start Cooking, You’re the Chef, Star Spangled Foods, Dashboard Dining: A Guide to Healthful Fast Food Choices, Pantry Panic, Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go!, Party Planner: A 4 -H Guide to Quantity, Global Gourmet, and Pathways to Culinary Success Clothing and Textile Projects: Dress Up Outfit Daywear and Formal Wear, Accessories for Teens, Em-Bel-lish: A 4 -H Guide to Wearable Art, Outerwear for Anywhere, The Laundry Project, Ready, Set, Sew Active!, Loungewear, Sundresses and Jumpers, Quilting the Best Better, You can Quilt!, Self-Determined Quilting, Creative Costumes, Terrific Tops, Clothing for Middle School, Clothes for High School and College, Look Great for Less, Clothing for Your Career, Shopping Savvy, Clothing Master: Design and Construction, Sewing and Textiles Master, Sew for Others, Designed by Me, and Sew Fun. Geology: Family History Treasure Hunt Child Development: Self Determined Babysitting Creative Arts: My Favorite Things, Get Started in Art, Cake Decorating, Scrapbooking, Seeing Through Graphic Design, and Self -Determined Paper Crafting. Photography: Photography Basics Level 1, Next Level Photography Level 2, Mastering Photography Level 3, and Photography Master. Health: Staying Healthy, Keeping Fit, Tracking Your Health and Fitness, You’re the Athlete, First Aid in Action, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, The Truth About Tobacco, Your Thoughts Matter, and Medicine Science and Safety. Leadership: Club Leadership 1, Club Leadership 2, Leadership Road Trip: Where are You Going? , One on One, Diversity: The Source of Our Strength, Teens on Board, Leadership Master, Self-Determined Camp Counseling, Finding Your Voice: Public Speaking Made Easy, and My Hands to Larger Service. Writing: The Writer in You Home Living: Your First Home Away from Home, Makeover my Space, and It’s My Home Money Management: Becoming Money Wise and Teens on the Road to Financial Success Misc. Projects: Discovering 4 -H, 4 -H Around the Globe, Am I Ready for Work? , and Here, There, Ag Careers are Everywhere

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 3 July-September / 2021 Saturday, July 17, 2021 Seneca Co. Fairgrounds Vet Science: From Airedales to Zebras Level 1, All Systems Go! Level 2, and on the Cutting Edge Level 3. Companion Animals: Pocket Pets, Cavy, Purr-fect Pals Level 1, Climbing Up! Level 2, Leaping Forward Level 3, and Self. Determined Companion Animals. Woodworking: Measuring Up Level 1, Making the Cut Level 2, Nailing it Together Level 3, Finishing up Level 4, and Woodworking Master. Tractors: Starting Up, Tractor Operations, Moving Out, and Learning More. Welding: Arcs and Sparks Electricity: Magic of Electricity, Investigating Electricity, Wired for Power, Entering Electronics, and Science Fun with Electricity. Rope: Not Just Knots Small Engines: Crank it Up, Warm it Up, and Tune it Up. Natural Resources: Insect Adventures 1, Insect Adventures 2, Insect Adventures 3, Beekeeping, Exploring Polar Science, Explire the Outdoors, Geology: Can you Dig it, Exploring Ponds, Why Trees Matter, Ohio Birds, Trapping Muskrats in Ohio, Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing, Outdoor Adventurer: Intermediate Fishing, and Self Determined Natural Resources. Shooting Sports: Archery, Shotgun, Pistol, Crossbow, Western Heritage, Safe Use of Guns, Basic Archery, and Rifle. S. T. E. M: Science fun with Physics, Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry, Science Fun with Dairy Foods, Rockets Away (2 Liter Bottles, Rockets Away (Solid Fuel Model Rockets), Solid Fuel Rocketry Master, Science Fun with Flight, Robotics 1, Robotics 2, Robotics Master, and Young Engineers in Solar Energy. Self-Determined: General Self-Determined any self-determined not already mentioned ATV: ATV Safety County Projects: Corn, Small Grains, and Soybeans Dog Projects: All About Dogs and all other Dog Projects.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Seneca County Family Newsletter Volume 31, Issue 2 July-September / 2021 Saturday, July 24 Seneca Co. Fairgrounds Gardening Projects: How Does Your Garden Grow? Grow Your Own Vegetables, Growing With the Seasons, Edible Landscapes, and Canning and Freezing. Monday, July 26 Seneca Co. Fairground Horseless Horse Don’t forget to sign up for a judging time on our website by Monday, July 5 th. Times are available both morning and afternoon. https: //seneca. osu. edu/news/2021 -county-pre-fair-judging-misc-projects

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