June 17

State 4-H Judging Contests

June 23

PQA Training, 7 p.m.

June 26-28

Illini Summer Academies

June 28

4-H Federation Porkburger Sale

June 29 - July 1

Jr. High 4-H Camp

July 1

State Fair Livestock Entry Deadline

July 5-12

Citizenship-Washington Focus

August 12

Wayne County Day at the IL State Fair

October 11-13

Discover Chicago

4-H Federation will hold a brief meeting during Fairgrounds Clean-Up on Wednesday, July 9. See you there!

Individuals wishing to make livestock entries for the Illinois State Fair Junior or Open Shows must adhere to the July 1 entry deadline. The premiums books are up on the website: http://www.illinoisstatefair.info/. Click on the "picture" link for Premium Books. All entry forms for livestock are listed as well. NOTE: Individuals will need Adobe Acrobat in order to read the files. If you need assistance with the forms, please stop by the Extension Office.

Youth Pork Quality Assurance Certification is required for any exhibitor showing junior barrows, open barrows, or Premiere barrows at the 2008 Illinois State Fair.

In reaction to most US packers requiring PQA, the Illinois State Fair is mandating this certification for its exhibitors in these swine classes. Proof of PQA Certification will be part of the Illinois State Fair entry forms due July 1.

• It is encouraged (not mandated) that youth 9-13 years of age be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the class.
• The parent or guardian cannot become certified by accompanying their child at a Youth PQA class; bust must attend an adult PQA Level III program to become certified or have a veterinarian certify them at there farm during a routine visit.
• Youth 19 years of age or older must become certified through the adult PQA Level III education program.
• Youth 9-13 years of age must re-certify annually by attending a Youth PQA education program.
• Youth under 9 years of age cannot be certified in Youth PQA, but may sell a pig under their parent or guardian's Adult PQA Level III certification.

A PQA training session has been scheduled for June 23 at 7 p.m. at the Extension Office. Please call to attend this session at 842-3702.

The Wayne County 4-H Federation is having a porkburger sale on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on the south side of the Courthouse square in Fairfield. The Federation plans and carries out activities for all 4-H members in Wayne County. Workers are needed to make this project run smoothly, so please call the office to let Matt know if you'll be able to help out.

4-H Junior High Camp is the place for summer fun. This camp offers just the right mix of traditional camping activities and plenty of free time to hang out with friends. Besides the traditional camp fun of swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and team games, this camp features a high rope challenge course, robotics, rocketry and GPS activities. Cost is $110.

Jr. High Camp runs June 29 - July 1 and will be held at Camp Wartburg, Waterloo, IL. It is for all youth ages 12-14, regardless of 4-H membership. Space is limited so register early!

Registration material is available online at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/regions/4h/camp/

All livestock exhibited must conform to the current year's Illinois Livestock Exhibition Regulations as stated under the general livestock rules of the Wayne County Fair Association. Health papers, as required, must accompany all animals to the Fairgrounds. Dr. Loy Hosselton has offered to test and inspect your livestock project free of charge. All you need to do is call Dr. Hosselton at 842-4884 to set up an appointment. Be prepared to let him know the kind of animal, how many, and directions to your farm.

Every year the Wayne County 4-H Foundation has the opportunity to award $500 college scholarships to three outstanding 4-H'ers. The winners are selected based on a well-rounded 4-H career. Some areas considered are 4-H projects and diversity, years in 4-H, serving as an officer, 4-H citizenship, leadership outside of 4-H, and academics. The 2008 winners are Lian States from Fairfield Community High School, Jarod Fearn from Cisne High School and Katie Hatfield from Wayne City High School. Congratulations and best of luck to all three!

If you'll be in the fifth, sixth or seventh grade this September, join us for the Discover Chicago trip October 11-13.

Discover Chicago is three jam-packed days of fun learning in one of our nation's largest cities. You'll learn about geography, history and science as you explore famous attractions in Chicago.

You'll get to:

• Build a robot, walk through a human heart, land an F-14, and explore a coal mine at the hands-on Museum of Science and Industry.
• Dine on a medieval feast while watching brave knights show off their skills at Medieval Times.
• View the city from the John Hancock Center.
• Experience nature, science and history at Chicago's elegant and exciting Field Museum.
• Eat at the popular Rain Forest Café.
• Come face to face with marine life at Shedd Aquarium.

Cost for the trip is $295 and that includes admission to all attractions, lodging at the Embassy Suites Hotel, charter bus transportation, meals, and insurance. The registration deadline is August 29, but space is limited. Your friends who are not 4-Hers can attend, too.

We're also taking applications for adult chaperones. The fee for chaperones is the same as for youth.

For more details, contact the Extension office by phone at 842-3702, or e-mail: wayne_co@extension.uiuc.edu

Wayne County 4-H will offer free testing of all poultry (except waterfowl) as required by the IL Dept. of Agriculture. A postcard will be mailed to poultry exhibitors with date/time.

Thursday, May 1^st

Public Presentations/Food Demonstration Contest, 7 p.m., Extension Office

Tuesday, July 8^th

Clothing Show, 10 a.m., Methodist Church

Wednesday, July 9^th

Fairgrounds Clean-up Day, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds

Thursday, July 10^th

Foods Show, 1 p.m., Geff Ruritan Building

Dog Obedience and Dog and Cat Show, 6 p.m., Fairgrounds

Saturday, July 12^th

Horse Show, 5 p.m., Wayne County Saddle Club

Monday, July 14^th

General Projects Show, 8 a.m., Fairgrounds

Bicycle Rodeo & Tractor Driving Contest, 2 p.m., Fairgrounds

Beef weigh-in, 4 p.m., Fairgrounds

Sheep & Goat weigh-in and check-in, 5 p.m., Fairgrounds

Swine weigh-in, 6 p.m., Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 15^th

Bucket Calf Show, 8:30 a.m., Fairgrounds

Beef Show, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds

Chicken BBQ Contest, 3 p.m., Fairgrounds

Sheep Show, 5 p.m., Fairgrounds

Goat Show, 6:30 p.m., Fairgrounds

Wednesday, July 16^th

Swine Show, 8 a.m., Fairgrounds

Poultry Show, 5:30 p.m., Fairgrounds

Rabbit Show, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds

Thursday, July 17^th

Carcass Show, 10 a.m., Farmer's Packing in Albion

Round Robin Showmanship Contest, 1 p.m., Fairgrounds

Little Pig Drive, 4:30 p.m., Fairgrounds

Awards Presentation, 5:00 p.m., Fairgrounds

Livestock Auction, 5:30 p.m., Fairgrounds

THIS SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Judging contests are a long standing tradition in Illinois 4-H. The State Judging Contests are scheduled for Tuesday, June 17^th at the University of Illinois in Champaign. If you have never attended a state judging event, give it a try! You may choose to participate in the judging events or you may want to observe this year and see how things work. We will be carpooling to Champaign from the Extension Office. If you would like to participate, please call Matt at the Extension Office.

The 4-H Petting Zoo held May 3^rd at Frontier's Family Literacy Fest was enjoyed by young and old alike. Thank you to Hillary and Dakota Young and Noah West for sharing their animals with the crowd.

Three youth, Hannah Etheridge, Billy Hatfield and Emily Scarbrough, will be on the U of I campus June 26-28 to participate in the Illini Summer Academies. In addition to studying potential careers or leadership skills, they'll explore campus life as well as mingle with teens from across Illinois. Sounds like fun!

Hannah Etheridge, Keshia Rogers and Emily Scarbrough will travel to Washington D.C. to attend Citizenship Washington Focus July 5-12. In addition to workshops and committee meetings, they'll get to do tons of site seeing and visit Capitol Hill. This trip was partially funded by a scholarship provided by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation.

With the budget restrictions facing Extension, the following changes have been made for Wayne County 4-H members at the Illinois State Fair. Participants to the fair are selected during the county 4-H Show in July. Complete instructions will be given to those who qualify.

• ALL Wayne County exhibits will be judged at the State Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 12, including all public speaking and fashion review entries. The only exception is the Bicycle Rodeo which will be held Aug. 16.
• Participants must take their own projects to the State Fair. After each class is finished and awards given, the projects will be immediately released. No security will be provided. Members should secure their project when instructed and remove it to a safe location once the judge releases it officially.
• The Wayne County Extension Office will order a limited number of parking passes & gate admission tickets. These will be available on a first come first served basis.
• Members may still exhibit in 1 action presentation (bicycle, public speaking or fashion review) and 1 conference judged project (all others).
• Be sure to read the State Fair information very carefully. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the office at 842-3702.

Nine 4-H'ers took part in the Electricity Workshop led by Jerry Houser and Randy Olson of Wayne-White Electric Cooperative. They learned about electrical safety, the future of electric cars, and constructed a soda can lamp.

Participants were Jake Pollard, Zak Pollard, Bryan Bailey, Sara Miller, Brianna Miller, Sara Buchanan, Hannah Etheridge, Emily Scarbrough and Noah West.

Why not make plans to attend the Illinois State Fair this year. It will run from August 8^th - 17^th in Springfield. Wayne County's 4-H day is Tuesday, August 12^th. Check out the State Fair website for information on coming attractions at http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/.

Check out the full-page Wayne County 4-H Show Schedule that is located elsewhere in this newsletter. Be sure to post it where you can see it and keep it for future reference.

Any youngster planning to exhibit beef, sheep, swine, goats, poultry, dairy or horses at the Illinois State Fair MUST complete Quality Assurance & Ethics training via the internet by July 1^st if they have not already done so. Once completed, you do not have to repeat the process. The website address is http://qaec.outreach.uiuc.edu.

What's the big deal about milk products?

Milk products give your body protein, vitamins, and minerals. Milk, yogurt, and cheeses are the best sources of calcium. Why is calcium important? Calcium is a mineral found in your bones. As you get taller, your bones get longer and thicker. So, getting enough calcium from the food you eat is important.

What foods are in the milk group?

Milk, yogurt, cheese, pudding made with milk, ice milk, and ice cream.

How many servings do you need?

Kids ages 9 to 18 need 3 servings from the milk group each day.

What counts as a serving?

1 cup of milk

1½ ounces of natural cheese ¾ the size of

1 string cheese

2 ounces of processed cheese

½ cup of cottage cheese

1 cup of yogurt or frozen yogurt

1½ cups ice cream

Get Your Milk Without the Fat

• Choose fat-free milk and nonfat yogurt. They are lowest in fat.
• Go easy on high-fat cheese and ice cream. They can add a lot of fat to your diet.
• Choose "part skim" or low-fat cheeses.
• If you don't like milk, try low-fat chocolate milk for a treat.
• Top yogurt with crunchy cereal.
• Try one of the smoothie recipes below.

Recipe of the Month

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

1½ cups low-fat chocolate milk

2 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter

½ cup chocolate frozen yogurt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.

Fruit Smoothie

1 cup fat free milk

1 cup frozen strawberries

1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

1 cup pineapple chunks

1 banana

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.