Although the 4-H Fair is just a memory of fun, friends and learning, the 4-H year isn't officially complete until the Awards Program is over. If you haven't already done so, submit an award application. For more information, go to our website and print a form, ask your club leader for advice and forms, or contact our office.

Bring family and any friends that might want to join 4-H to the weiner roast and hayride. A good time is guaranteed!

The 4-H Federation Meeting was held Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the 4-H fairgrounds in the Multi-Purpose building. Six clubs were represented including Stratton Jr. Farmers, Ft. Sumpter, New Providence Pioneers, Bell Ridge, Shooting Stars and Scotts Victory. Those present were: Brett Wilson, Amanda Ingram, Tyler Bouslog, Mackenzie Martin, Hana Smith, Katie Smith, Kenny Phillips, Rachel Kenderdine, Sarah Kenderdine, Josh Kenderdine, Shannon Ueberfluss, Tricia Martin, Cathy Smith, Shaun Sullivan – leader, Adam Cash – leader, Brad Cash – leader, Sue Kenderdine – Edgar County 4-H Community Worker.

The Federation currently has a balance of $24,894.10.

¨ How to keep our recycling educational was discussed. It was suggested we create a tri-fold brochure to hand out on recycling days and to be made available to the community at different businesses throughout the county. We discussed the impact of recycling on our community and how it has gone from a small project to an explosion of activity because we are lucky enough to have an extremely large amount of community backing. Reports show that Edgar County 4-H has recycled 63.51 tons (127,020 pounds) of paper products and cardboard since December of 2008. That means we have saved around 1,088 trees simply by recycling. That's a forest in and of itself. Last year when the recycling program started we voted to use the money to help pay for the new showring so Sarah Kenderdine made a motion to donate $1,000 to the 4-H Association showring building fund, and Shannon Ueberfluss seconded it.

¨ The food and livestock auction rules have been changed for next year. The food auction will allow each 4-H member to sell two lots only, and the Association will charge each

¨ 4-H member selling livestock a 10% commission.

¨ The Master Gardeners are revamping the flowerbeds.

¨ Our 4-H Awards Rally is coming up on Friday, October 30^th. Members were assigned tasks. Our Game Committee needs help thinking of games to play. Everyone said they would try to think of new ideas before our next meeting.

¨ Other business includes Edgar County 4-H is celebrating its 90^th birthday in 2010 and Federation members are going to think of ways we can celebrate. A 90^th Anniversary

¨ t-shirt designing contest was discussed. It was agreed that we all think the design contest is a great idea. We will discuss the celebration further at a later meeting.

The Federation will meet again on Wednesday, October 21^st at 7 p.m., at the 4-H fairgrounds Multi-Purpose building.

Awards Information Due: October 8 *Includes Secretary, Treasurer & Reporter records

Aerospace Fall Classic: October 11 (see article in "This N'That" for more info)

Leader Meeting: October 20, 7 p.m. at 4-H Fairgrounds

4-H Rally/Awards Program: October 30, weiner roast 5:30 pm, Awards 7:00 pm

4-H Assoc. Pancake/Sausage Breakfast: November 15, 8 am—1 pm

Re-enrollment Deadline, Beef Enrollment Deadline: January 15, 2010

New Member Enrollment Deadline: April 1, 2010

4-H BBQ Bash: June 24, 2010

4-H BBQ: June 26, 2010

4-H Fair: July 17—21, 2010

State Jr. Horse Show: July 28—Aug 1, 2010

IL State Fair: August 13—22, 2010

Note: 4-H Federation Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

4-H Association Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Both are held in the 4-H Fairgrounds multi-purpose building.

If you have agenda items for either group, please contact the Extension Office.

October 10: Bell Ridge

October 24: Stratton Jr. Farmers

November 14: Pine Grove Handy Helpers

November 28: Grandview Pioneers

December 12: Ft. Sumpter

December 26: C & S Ag

State 4-H Livestock Judging Competition—2nd Place

Congratulations to team

members:

Dillon Garver

David Hamilton

Kacey Hamilton

Nora Wright

Coach: Sarah Reedy

Wish them well as they compete nationally at the Denver Stock Show in January.

All team members placed in the top 20 and competed at U of I for the state 4-H Team. Congratulations Dillon on your invitation to join the team.

Organizational Meeting

for members and parents:

Tuesday, October 6

5:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Bldg.

(First practice is Wednesday,

October 14)

Call Sarah Reedy if you will not be able to attend at

217-840-7873

Have you driven into the 4-H Fairgrounds lately? Illini FS has begun erecting the new show ring/rabbit barn. We can't begin to adequately thank those who assisted in taking down the showring and dealing with the building supplies. If you see these individuals, please convey your appreciation for the time and equipment they donated or provided at reduced fees:

A.J. Adams & Sons, Ingrum Waste, Ova Lindsey, John Wood Trucking, Lawrence Gravel

Here are some interesting details:

¨ 244 Tons of gravel was used to level the base (there's a big slope to the east)

¨ $1800 from sale of aluminum roofing and electrical wire to a recycler

¨ The poles were given to the volunteer who arranged the sale of the roofing and wiring. His assistance enabled us to receive more from the sale.

¨ Part of the west siding was donated to the Humane Association for use in building shelters; the rest was saved and may be reused in the new building

¨ 72 tons of unsalvageable lumber were hauled to the Centenary IN landfill

¨ The concrete pad was broken into pieces and will be used by a farmer

The Master Gardeners have torn out the plantings in the main bed and have begun replanting it. It will be beautiful all 4 seasons!

Dear Edgar Co. 4-H Members:

It's time for the Annual Edgar County Fall Classic for Aerospace. It will be held at Hoof & Paw Dog Boarding, 5251 N. Terre Haute, Rd, Paris. The event will be on Sunday, October 11, starting with registration at 1:30 pm.

As Brad Cash has another event to be at from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. that day, Adam Cash will be in charge of the event. So—bring your rockets, engines, lawn chairs, and food for the cookout later...They will see you there!

Brad Cash, Aerospace Project Leader

Congratulations, Gertrude (Trudy) Wilson! Trudy was inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame and was honored at a ceremony during the state fair. Trudy was honored for her 40+ years as a 4-H volunteer, serving in many capacities. We will honor Trudy with an article (hopefully on the front page) with the 2010 4-H Fair coverage.

Help us reduce costs: Have any project books you either didn't use or didn't write in and don't need again? Please return them to your club leader or the Extension Office.

If you have made a difference by volunteering in the community over the past year, apply for the $1,000 Prudential award. For details, go to: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page

Are your teens into LCP – Leadership, Citizenship, and Professionalism? The Illinois Farm Bureau and their Affiliate Companies offer a wonderful recognition opportunity for 4-H members ages 17 and above. The 4-H LCP Award provides several levels of recognition to applicants – two recipients per county; ten 4-H members with the highest cumulative point totals for state recognition at the Illini Summer Academies; and ten 4-H members who may attend the IFB Premier 20 Leadership Conference in April.

Applications are available through your local Extension office or via the web:

http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state4h/members/recognition_awards.cfm . Each Extension unit determines how they select their two nominees for the state competition. Applicants must be 4-H members who are at least 17 years of age by December 1, 2009. Check with your local Extension office for the county deadline; the state deadline is postmarked by December 15, 2009

Correction: The Illinois Livestock Record Book was too bulky to include in the September issue. Contact your club leader or the Extension Office for the form—you'll need one for each species you intend on keeping records on.

4-H Federation has determined that this will be an additional award opportunity for 2010.

http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state4h/members/international.cfm

Extra Kudos to Superior Award Winners

Elisha Bennett-Leadership Leadership Units 1-4, Award of Excellence

Meredith Blanford-Fashion Revue Fashion Revue, Superior

Bailey Bouslog-Citizenship Citizenship I, Award of Excellence

Haley Bowyer-Foods & Nutrition Breads & Cereals, Superior

Ali Brandenburg-Woodworking II, Superior

Hannah Brimner-Child Development II, Award of Excellence

Byron Brinkley-Photography 2, Superior

Zach Cox-Visual Arts Heritage Arts, Superior

Nick Hamilton-Electricity III-Wired for Power, Award of Excellence

Logan Ingram-Foods & Nutrition Breads & Cereals, Award of Excellence

Kelsey Ludington-Photography 1, Award of Excellence

Ashley Malone-Foods & Nutrition Breads & Cereals, Award of Excellence

Kelli Phillips-Photography Photo Editing, Superior

Hana Smith-Visual Arts Wood, Award of Excellence

Maureen Sullivan-Sewing & Textiles III, Award of Excellence

Cera Waltz-Woodworking III, Superior

Reva Wilson-Sewing & Textiles I, Superior

State Jr. Show Livestock Results

Master Showmanship

3rd - Dillon Garver

Dairy Cattle:

Katy Spesard

2^nd – Land of Lincoln Senior Yearling Jersey Heifer

3^rd – Sr. Yearling Jersey Heifer

4^th – 5 yrs & over Jersey Cow

4^th – Jr. Yearling Jersey Heifer

Le Ann Spesard

1^st – Int. Jersey Heifer Calf

1^st – Land of Lincoln Int. Jersey Heifer Calf

1^st – Land of Lincoln Senior Jersey Yearling Heifer

2^nd – Sr. Yearling Jersey Heifer Calf

3^rd – Sr. Jersey Heifer Calf

3^rd – Land of Lincoln Senior Jersey Heifer Calf

Equine:

Leslie Judy

1^st – Huntseat Equitation, 17-18 yrs.

2^nd-Hunter Under Saddle, 17-18 yrs

3^rd – Western Showmanship, 17-18 yrs

4^th – Versatility Class

5^th – Hunter Showmanship, 17-18 yrs

6^th – Western Pleasure, 17-18 yrs.

Sarah Ellis

2^nd – Western Pleasure, 10-12 yrs

3^rd – Hunter Showmanship, 10-12 yrs

3^rd – Hunter Under Saddle, 10-12 yrs

4^th – Huntseat Equitation, 10-12 yrs

4^th – Hunter Mares

4^th – Western Mares, Non-Quarter Horse

4^th – Western Horsemanship, 10-12 yrs

5^th – Western Showmanship, 10-12 yrs

Madison Henn

2^nd – Egg & Spoon, 10-12 yrs

3^rd – Western Pleasure, 10-12 yrs

5^th – Hunter Showmanship, 10-12 yrs

5^th – Western Geldings, Quarter Horse

6^th – Costume Class, 10-12 yrs

7^th – Hunter Under Saddle, 10-12 yrs

7^th – Western Horsemanship, 10-12 yrs

9^th - Huntseat Equitation, 10-12 yrs

9^th – Western Showmanship, 10-12 yrs

Goats:

Cortney Craig

1^st – Heavyweight Meat Goat Wether

Danielle Craig

1st – Lightweight Meat Goat Wether

Maria Crandell

3^rd – Heavyweight Meat Goat Wether

Hayden Keys

5^th – Under 20 Mo. Full Blood Boer Doe

Hannah Darr

Grand Champion Land of Lincoln Full Blood Boer Doe

Champion Land of Lincoln Jr. Full Blood Boer Doe

Champion Senior Full Blood Boer Goat

Reserve Champion Yearling Full Blood Boer Doe

Reserve Champion Senior Full Blood Boer Doe

1^st – Land of Lincoln Under 6 Mo. FB Boer Doe

1^st – 3 Yrs. & Over Full Blood Boer Doe

1^st – Under 20 Mo Full Blood Boer Doe

2^nd – Under 6 Mo. Full Blood Boer Doe

3^rd – Under 6 Mo. Full Blood Boer Doe

5^th – Lightweight Meat Goat Wether

Noah Darr

Champion Land of Lincoln Full Blood Boer Buck

Champion All Other Meat Goat Breeds Buck

Reserve Grand Champion All Other Meat Goat Breeds Doe

Reserve Junior Champion All Other Meat Goat Breeds Doe

Reserve Senior Champion All Other Meat Goat Breeds

1^st – Land of Lincoln Under 9 Mo. Full Blood Boer Buck

1^st – Under 9 Mo. All other Meat Goat Breeds Buck

1^st – Under 6 Mo. All Other Meat Goat Breeds Doe

2^nd – 36 Mo. & Over All Other Meat Goat Breeds Doe

3^rd – Lightweight Meat Goat Wether

5^th – Under 20 Mo. Percentage Boer Doe

Sheep:

Elliott Kauffman

Reserve Champion Ram Lamb

1^st – 01/01-02/15Suffolk Ewe Lamb

1^st – 09/01-12/31 Suffolk Ewe Lamb

1^st – 01/01-02/15 Suffolk Ram Lamb

1^st – Land of Lincoln 09/01-12/31 Suffolk Ewe Lamb

1^st – Land of Lincoln 01/01-02/15 Suffolk Ram Lamb

2^nd – Land of Lincoln Suffolk Yearling Ewe

3^rd – Suffolk Yearling Ewe

Rachel Ormiston

7^th – 126-134 Lb. Crossbred On-Foot Wether

Will Ormiston

3^rd – Land of Lincoln 147-171 Lb. On-Foot Mkt Wether

5^th – 147-171 Lb. On-Foot Market Wether

Swine:

Jill Frisz

4^th – 207-244 Lb. Crossbred Gilt

5^th – 245-257 Lb. Crossbred Gilt

7^th – 01/01/09-01/13/09 Hampshire Gilt

12^th – 258-265 Lb. Crossbred Gilt

Logan Farnham

1^st – 01/01/09-01/02/09 Berkshire Gilt

2^nd – 309-314 Lb. Crossbred Gilt

11^th – 316-338 Lb. Crossbred Gilt

Dillon Garver

Reserve Champion Hampshire Barrow

Reserve Champion Land of Lincoln Hampshire Barrow

1^st – Land of Lincoln 267-270 Lb. Hampshire Barrow

1^st – 267-270 Lb. Hampshire Barrow

6^th – 231-244 Lb. Crossbred Barrow

8^th – 263-265 Lb. Crossbred Barrow

David Hamilton

8^th – 309-314 Lb. Crossbred Gilt

15^th – 263-265 Lb. Crossbred Barrow

Kacey Hamilton

8^th – 258-266 Lb. Hampshire Barrow

8^th – Land of Lincoln 258-266 Lb. Hampshire Barrow

12^th – Land of Lincoln 259-265 Lb. Yorkshire Barrow

13^th – 258-265 Lb. Crossbred Gilt

15^th – 259-265 Lb. Yorkshire Barrow

Nick Hamilton

1^st – 232-258 Lb. Yorkshire Barrow

1^st – Land of Lincoln 232-258 Lb. Yorkshire Barrow

3^rd – 02/11/09-03/15/09 Hampshire Gilt

3^rd – Land of Lincoln 02/11/09-03/15/09 Hampshire Gilt

Amanda Ingram:

1^st – Land of Lincoln 01/22/09-02/18/09 Berkshire Gilt

2^nd – 01-22/09-02/18/09 Berkshire Gilt

5^th – 233-258 Lb. Berkshire Barrow

5^th – Land of Lincoln 233-258 Lb. Berkshire Barrow

7^th – 263-270 Lb. Berkshire Barrow

7^th – Land of Lincoln 263-270 Lb. Berkshire Barrow

8^th – 238-257 Lb. Hampshire Barrow

8^th – Land of Lincoln 238-257 Lb. Hampshire Barrow

10^th – 263-265 Lb. Crossbred Barrow

Beef:

Josey Akers

3^rd – 1152-1214 Lb. Angus Steer

3^rd – Land of Lincoln 1152-1214 Lb. Angus Steer

5^th – 1152-1214 Lb. Angus Steer

5^th – Land of Lincoln 1152-1214 Lb. Angus Steer

7^th – 04/19/08-06/21/08 Maintainer Heifer

Chase Anderson

1^st – 02/01/08-02/07/08 Angus Heifer

1^st – Land of Lincoln 02/18/08-02/27/08 Angus Heifer

2^nd – 02/18/08-02/27/08 Angus Heifer

Kyle Anderson

1^st – 09/02/08-09/10/08 Angus Heifer

1^st – Land of Lincoln 09/02/08-09/10/08 Angus Heifer

3^rd – Land of Lincoln 01/18/08-01/29/08 Angus Heifer

3^rd – 1312-1355 Lb. Angus Steer

3^rd – Land of Lincoln 1312-1355 Lb. Angus Steer

4^th – 01/18/08-01/29/08 Angus Heifer

Ross Penczek

3^rd – 1305-1339 Lb. Simmental Steer