July/August 2014 - WVU Extension Service - Berkeley County

Berkeley County 4-H News
Doug Hovatter
Suzanne Antolini
WVU Associate Professor
& 4-H Agent
Administrative
Assistant
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math lead the way at 4-H Camp Frame
their viewpoints and
evaluation skills.
4-H Camping began in
Berkeley County in 1922
with forty-three campers
and counselors at Camp
Dunn along the Potomac
near Marlowe, West
Virginia. Since 1926 4-H
Camping has been
conducted at 4-H Camp
Frame, 3-miles west of
Hedgesville, that has
planted the seeds of
knowledge and character
in youth. The past twoweeks I directed Tri
County Younger and
Intermediate 4-H Camps
with the support of Cindy
Smalley, the new WVU
Extension agent in
Morgan County. Out
camp theme was “4-H is
Out of this World.” We
continued the tradition
of helping young people
take their first steps to
individuality. Tri County
4-H Camps provide
campers’ opportunities to
develop leadership skills
through the give-andtake of group living, it
gave them the chance to
learn fair play and
sportsmanship, and
helped them broaden
Our WVU Extension
Camping Instructors
(ECI’s) for both weeks
were Mikey Withrow and
Dakota Maravelis and our
WVU STEM Ambassador
(Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math)
was Clara Beth Novotny.
Her goal was to introduce
campers to science in a
positive and interactive
way with experiments
that were open to
promote scientific
exploration that
encourages kids to think
outside the box. Her
personal goal was to show
the campers, especially
those apprehensive about
science that everyone is
capable of mastering
science and math, and it
doesn’t have to be
difficult or scary. Clara
Beth said “Science and
Math can be Fun.”
Tri County 4-H Camping
July & August
2014
Inside this issue:
Camp Awards
2
County News
3
Youth Fair News
4-5
Calendar
6
builds character through
cooperative, intelligent
discipline realized through
camp life. New voices
taught many lessons that
had been stressed at home
(cleanliness, table manners,
courtesy, speech,
helpfulness, dependability,
trustworthiness, respect,
fairness, and citizenship.)
Tri County 4-H Camping
helped young people
develop in the four folds of
the 4-H program -- Head,
Heart, Hand and Health.
With 432 campers and
staff, Tri County Younger
and Intermediate 4-H
Campers conducted science
experiments, assembled
and programed robots,
built and launched rockets,
and learned to calculate
the speed of space
travel. Each Wednesday
we had our camp picnic and
Star Party where campers
learned about our universe
and its relationship to the
vastness of outer space.
berkeley.ext.wvu.edu
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Chiefs and Sags, H's and Spirit of Camp Awards
YOUNGER 4-H CAMP:
Cherokee Chief: Julia O’Neill
Sags: Laura Harrity, Aiden Billmyer and Rowan Eubanks
Delaware Chief: Joseph Lynch
Sags: Alison Ambuul, Conner Long and Ben LaPole
Mingo Chief: Kaylee Thompson
Sags: Haden Finchan, Colton Hutton and Malachi Cloud
Seneca Chief: Hailey Martz
Sags: Aleynah Miller, Sierra Knott and Mikki Hersom
Head H - Alex Birdsong
Heart H - Joseph Lynch
Hands H - Josiah Wink
Health H - Rowan Eubanks
Spirit of Camp - Laura Davisson
INTERMEDIATE 4-H CAMP:
Cherokee Chief: Sierra Shuyler
Sags: Natalie O’Neill and Owen Lehr
Delaware Chief: Elizabeth Fox
Sags: Derek Houser and Katelin Bochetti
Mingo Chief: Rachel LeMaster
Sags: Payton Guyer and Ashton Lazorick
Seneca Chief: Shelby Silveous
Sags: Grace Ashley and Gracie Mumaw
Head H - Ally Walker Heart H - Jessa Luzzi
Hands H - Julie Snyder Health H - Ethan Hatcher
Spirit of Camp - Carley LaPole
Tribal Awards - Seneca: Jenna Everhart ~
Delaware: Alison Bohrer ~ Cherokee: Ben Byers ~ Mingo: McKenna Maravelis
Cabin Awards - Boys - 1: Hunter Sams 2: Carson Stotler 3: Tyler Donley 4: Huck Humber
Girls - 1: Emilee Gray 2: Ava Roth 3: Jane Peterson 4: Natalie Hilliard 5: Skye Sprigg
Outstanding 1st Year Camper - McKenzie Schauer
OLDER 4-H CAMP:
Cherokee Chief: Jessica McDonald
Sags: Charles Fricke & Tiffany Sine
Delaware Chief: Jared Shackelford
Sags: Ben Harrison & Tyler Brandenburg
Mingo Chief: Morgan Henderson
Sags: Tierney Riner & Josh Fox
Seneca Chief: Samantha Cogle
Sags: Natalie Adams & Chet McDonald
Head H - Sophie Lind ~ Heart H - Cate Raines
Hands H - Jacob Long ~ Health H - Dan Myers
Spirit of Camp - Morgan Henderson
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Berkeley County 4-H News
4-H Photos of the Century - Photos due July 31st
This photography contest allows our 4-H members to showcase Berkeley County
4-H values and to capture the story of Berkeley County 4-H through the eyes of our
members. To communicate through the art of photography and to demonstrate any one of
the FOUR H’s in 4-H, there are 4 categories that an active Berkeley County 4-H member may enter their
photographs; HEAD, HANDS, HEART or HEALTH.
Winning photographs will be published in the 2015 Berkeley County 4-H Calendar. In addition, there will be
premium awards of 3 post-secondary education scholarships! For contest rules and entry information
please visit our website: http://berkeley.ext.wvu.edu/4h/berkeley-county-4-h-100th-year-celebration
Century 4-H Awards –
We hope to gather information about 4-H leaders, members, campers,
All Stars, families and friends of 4-H, that over the past 100-years, have helped make Berkeley County 4-H
the wonderful program it is today. Nominations are due by August 15 and can be presented as a PowerPoint,
video, or essay for the following:
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4-H Club Leader of the Century
4-H Member of the Century
4-H Camper of the Century
4-H All Star of the Century
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4-H Family of the Century
4-H Berkeley County Club of the Century
100 Year Friend of 4-H
4-H Story of the Century Awards
Please send via mail to Berkeley County 4-H Century Awards c/o Doug Hovatter
400 W. Stephen Street Suite 302, Martinsburg, WV 25401 or email file as an attachment to
Doug.Hovatter@mail.wvu.edu
Pet Safety and Emergency Awareness Day
Saturday, July 19, 2014 ~ 10 AM - 2 PM
At the Hedgesville Volunteer Fire Company
Rabies Clinic - $10 ~ Demonstrations ~ Pet Photos ~ Concessions ~ Raffles
Free Information ~ Learn what to do in case of an emergency
Blessing of the Animals at Noon
All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier. For more information call 304-676-7010
Sponsored by Hedgesville 4-H Junior Volunteer Fire Company
4-H Member’s Responsibility to Complete and Meet Due Dates
“I understand it is my responsibility as a 4-H member to complete my project requirements on time.” This
includes my project book requirement which is due to my club leader on or before the June club meeting.
"If I am enrolled in a 4-H Animal Project it is my responsibility to complete the animal guide, permission form
and Quality Assurance paperwork. I must check in my market livestock and/or register other livestock as
scheduled by fair officials to exhibit at the Berkeley County Youth Fair."
If I miss the check in, registration due date, fail to complete the QA Training paperwork, do not turn
in my Permission to Participate or do not have my project book completed on time I understand I
will not exhibit at the Berkeley County Youth Fair but may complete my project at the club level.
If I have questions I need to ask my leader or 4-H agent. Questions on this policy are to be directed to the
4-H Agent. Due dates and registration forms are posted to the Berkeley County Extension and Berkeley
County Youth Fair web sites...
berkeley.ext.wvu.edu & www.berkeleycountyyouthfair.org
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berkeley.ext.wvu.edu
Berkeley County Youth Fair News
One month until the fair starts - ARE YOU READY?????
Work days have been scheduled for June 28, July 12 & 26 at 9 am.
Please spread the word because there is a lot to do! The more help we
have the less time it will take and the less tired everyone will be.
Help is needed in the BCYF Concession Stand
Volunteers are always welcome! (You need to be at least 16 years old) We are open
Saturday to Saturday and help is needed especially during the afternoon shift
(2:30 pm to 6:30 pm) There are still some openings Monday through Friday for other
shifts as well. If you are interested you can e-mail me at mrschoppert@hotmail.com
and include BCYF in the subject line. Hope to see you at the fair!
Drink Stand Help Needed
This is an excellent opportunity to perform community service for youth from any organization. Sign up for a
4 hour shift any date between August 1st through the 9th by contacting Kimberly Stuckey at 304-676-6696 or
Kimmysutranami28@aol.com
The Berkeley County 4-H Style Revue Judging will be held on Thursday,
July 24th at 9 AM ~ Martinsburg Mall Community Room
You are to bring your 4-H Sewing Project exhibit to the indoor exhibit hall on Saturday, August
2nd between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. All 4-H Sewing Exhibitors are required to participate in the
Style Revue on Saturday, August 2nd - 7:00 PM at the Fairgrounds
If a Sewing Exhibitor fails to send in the description sheet by July 17th, or participate during the 4-H Style
Revue judging, July 24th, he/she will complete the project at the club level and receive a white ribbon on
their exhibit. Please contact Mrs. Frankenberry by July 17th if you have any questions.
Poultry Blood Testing
Poultry pullorum/typhoid blood testing will be held on Saturday, July 19th at the Berkeley
County Youth Fairgrounds from 9 am until Noon . Please meet in front of the goat barn.
Limit birds to those in the class plus 1 spare. This will be the only testing available this
year - there will be no home visits! If you have any questions please call Lisa Duvall
at 304-582-7927.
BERKELEY COUNTY 4-H LEADERS MEETING
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 28TH, 6:00 PM AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. WE WILL
BEGIN WITH A BRIEF MEETING, THEN SET UP THE EXHIBIT HALL FOR THE FAIR.
All Indoor 4-H Exhibit Hall Section Chairs are reminded to contact your judges for
Saturday August 2nd. Please have judges arrive at the exhibit hall no later than 1:30
PM for orientation. Questions call the office at 304-433-6540.
Berkeley County 4-H News
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Small Pet and Cat Show
The 2014 BCYF Small Pet and Cat Show is being held on Monday, July 28th
- 6:30 pm. at the Fairgrounds. Your exhibit during the week of fair will be
your animal Record Guide with a picture on the front of you and your cat or
pet and your Picture Poster. Both of these are due to the WVU Extension
Office on or before July 21, 2014. If you have any questions please call
your project instructor Laura LaPole at 304-229-0818.
School Supply Drive
Berkeley County Schools and the Berkeley County Youth Fair are working together to
provide students in need with school supplies. Visitors to the fair may drop off donated
school supplies at the Fair office during the day or at the Berkeley County Schools booth in
the evening.
Honor Flock Check for Breeding Sheep
- The flock check this year is still being
planned but not yet finalized due to bio-security measures that need to be addressed. In the meantime, if you
have questions please contact Lannie Shreck at 304-229-8586 .
Goat Health Check
- July 10th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the fairgrounds. If you can't make it to
this free check then you should call Dr. Townsend for an appointment. Any questions please contact the Goat
Chairperson, Michelle McDonald at 304-676-1601 or mmcdonald2578@gmail.com
67th Annual Berkeley County Youth Fair
Friday, August 1st
6:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies followed
by the crowning of the 54th Miss Youth Fair
Saturday, August 2nd
7 am to 11 am - Receive All Livestock (Except Swine)
11:30 am until 1:30 pm - Indoor Exhibit Check In
2 pm - Livestock Exhibitor Meeting (MANDATORY)
3 pm - Market Animal Weigh In
7 pm - 4-H Style Show
Sunday, August 3rd
10 am - Barnyard Olympics
12 pm - Dog Show in the Indoor Arena
2:30 pm - Sheep Showmanship & Judging
Monday, August 4th
9 am - Dairy Judging
1 pm - Dairy Goat Judging
1 pm - Rabbit Judging
Tuesday, August 5th
8 am - Beef Judging
8 am - Horse Show
11 am - Poultry Judging
Wednesday, August 6th
8 am - Market/ Non-Dairy Goat Judging
2 pm - Horse Costume Contest
8 pm - Pretty Animal Contest
Thursday, August 7th
11 am - Horse Show
1 pm - Market Hog Show & Showmanship
8 pm - Parade of Champions
Friday, August 8th
7 am - Exhibitor’s Family Breakfast
6:30 pm - Livestock Sale
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 1............. Project Score Sheets due to the
Extension Office
July 10...........Goat Health Check - 5:30 to 6:30 PM
at the Fairgrounds
July 12...........Work Day at Fairgrounds - 9 AM
July 6-11........Alpha I State 4-H Camp at
WVU Jackson’s Mill
July 8............. State Fair Junior Horse & Pony Show
registration due in Morgantown
July 13-18......Alpha II State 4-H Camp at
WVU Jackson’s Mill
July 17...........Style Revue description sheets due
to Barby Frankenberry
July 17...........State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
in Morgantown
July 19...........Pet Safety & Emergency Awareness
Day at Hedgesville VFD - 10 till 2
July 19...........Poultry Blood Testing 9-Noon
at the Fairgrounds
July 21...........Small Pet/Cat Picture Poster &
Record Guide due to the Office
July 23...........State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
in Moorefield, WV
July 26...........Work Day at Fairgrounds - 9 AM
July 24...........Style Revue Judging at the
Martinsburg Mall - 9 AM
July 28............Small Pet & Cat Show - 6:30 PM
at the Fairgrounds
July 28...........4-H Leaders Meeting, 6 PM
at the Fairgrounds
August 1........Miss Youth Fair Contest, 6:30 PM
August 2 thru 9 ~ 67th Annual
Berkeley County Youth Fair
Visit berkeleycountyyouthfair.org for
a complete daily schedule
August 2.........Receive Livestock 7 to 11 AM
(Except Swine)
August 2.........Indoor exhibits received
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
August 2.........Mandatory Livestock Exhibitor
Meeting, 2 PM
August 2.........Market Animal Weigh In, 3 PM
August 2.........4-H Style Show, 7 PM
100th Year 4-H Gala Celebration and Banquet
Mark your calendar for Saturday October 25th for our Berkeley County 100th Year 4-H
Gala Celebration and Banquet. We will celebrate our 100-year history of 4-H in
Berkeley County as we remember members, leaders and friends that built the
foundation of our 4-H program as we gather as a 4-H Family on this special evening.
All Berkeley County 4-H Members/Families, 4-H Alumni and Friends of 4-H are invited
to join us for our 100-Years 4-H Gala Celebration and Banquet with great
entertainment; dancing; singing; awards; food and an evening to remember. October
25th 6-11PM at the Berkeley County Youth Fairgrounds.
Doug Hovatter
WVU Associate Professor
And 4-H Agent
400 West Stephen Street
Suite 302
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone: 304-264-1936
Fax:304-264-2153
Email: Doug.Hovatter@mail.wvu.edu
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