July 4

Independence Day - Extension Office Closed

July 8

Clothing Show, 10 a.m.

July 9

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

Poultry Testing, 11 a.m.

July 10

Foods Show, 1 p.m.

Dog Obedience Show/Dog & Cat Care Show, 6 p.m.

July 12

Horse Show, 5 p.m.

July 14

General Projects Show, 8 a.m.

Bicycle Show/Tractor Rodeo, 2 p.m.

Beef Weigh-In, 4 p.m.

Sheep/Goat Check-In/Weigh-In, 5 p.m.

Swine Weigh-In, 6 p.m.

July 15

Bucket Calf Show, 8:30 a.m.

Beef Show, 9 a.m.

Chicken BBQ Contest, 3 p.m.

Sheep Show, 5 p.m.

Goat Show, 6:30 p.m.

July 16

Swine Show, 8 a.m.

Poultry Show, 5:30 p.m.

Rabbit Show, 7 p.m.

July 17

Swine Carcass Show, 10 a.m.

Round Robin Showmanship, 1 p.m.

Little Pig Drive, 4:30 p.m.

Awards Presentation, 5 p.m.

Livestock Auction, 5:30 p.m.

August 12

Wayne County Day at the IL State Fair

August 15-16

Hunter Safety Course

August 16

Wayne County 4-H Foundation Pork Chop Dinner, Geff Ruritan Building, 5 - 7 p.m.

It is not unusual for you to feel scared when you get your projects judged at the Fair. Here are some tips so you will know what to expect. Just remember that judging is a learning experience so you can understand what you did well, and what you might need to improve on for next year.

• During conference judging, the judge will encourage you to talk about your project.
• You will be asked questions about your project, so be prepared to discuss the methods used to produce the project and what you learned from doing it.
• Read and follow rules and requirements carefully in the 4-H Showbook.
• Practice good sportsmanship.
• Listen carefully to the judge so that you can accept constructive criticism and learn from it.
• Remember- judging comments are helpful, but they are only one person's opinion.
• Projects are evaluated, not people. Projects are evaluated individually, not compared.
• Remember that people sometimes make mistakes.

Wayne County 4-H Fairgrounds clean-up day has been set for Wednesday, July 9^th from 9am-noon. Please make plans to help prepare for the Fair! Clean-up will be easy if everyone helps, not just livestock exhibitors. Please bring water hoses, bailing wire, pliers, hammers, nails, rakes, brooms, buckets, rags, mowers, weed eaters, etc. We would greatly appreciate your assistance! Pizza and sodas will be provided by the 4-H Federation for all workers.

The Federation will conduct a short business meeting during Fairgrounds Clean-Up on Wednesday, July 9^th.

According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, all poultry (except waterfowl) that are on the Fairgrounds for more than one day are required to be tested. Wayne County 4-H will test all poultry that 4-Hers plan to bring to the Fair free of charge. The testing will take place on Wednesday, July 9 at 11:00 a.m. at the 4-H Poultry Barn. The testing will only take a few minutes. When the animals are tested they should not be returned to the flock. If you would like to test birds in addition to those that will be exhibited for 4-H, there will be a $1.00 charge per bird.

Before you know it, Fair will be over and it'll be time for the annual 4-H Foundation Pork Chop Dinner! The event will be held on Saturday, August 16^th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Geff Ruritan Building. Tickets will be available soon. We ask that each 4-H family sell at least one pack of five tickets. The Wayne County 4-H Foundation will be awarding prizes to the top three ticket sellers. First place will receive $25, second will receive $15 and third will receive $10. Each club is also asked to supply workers. Be sure to check with your leader to see when your club is scheduled to work. Please help promote and support the 4-H Foundation Pork Chop Dinner. The Wayne County 4-H Foundation supports numerous 4-H events through the funding of scholarships, camp fees, and Fairground improvements, to name a few.

We would like to extend a special thanks to the Geff Ruritan Club for their continued support of Wayne County 4-H.

Any 4-H member who enjoys BBQ-ing on the grill should enter the 7^th annual Chicken BBQ Cookoff. This contest will be held outside the 4-H building on Tuesday, July 15^th at 3:00 p.m. It is open to any 4-H'er age 14 or older as of September 1, 2007. One trophy winner will be selected. Check your 2008 Wayne County 4-H Showbook for more details (page 45). You must call the Extension office to sign-up for this event by July 11^th.

There will be an area set aside for a display of Cloverbud activities for viewing at the 4-H General Projects Show on Monday, July 14^th. Danna Patrick from Frontier Community College, will be there to discuss the activity displays with the Cloverbuds. All Cloverbud projects should be checked in by 9:30 a.m. at the General Projects Show.

4-H members who plan to sell an animal at the 4-H Livestock Auction, should send a personal letter or note to potential buyers requesting their presence at the 4-H Auction. Buyers always appreciate personal contacts.

As always, youth volunteers are needed to assist judges at the Wayne County 4-H General Projects Show. As a helper, you will record grades, hand out ribbons, etc. Please call the office to volunteer. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated!

The Wayne County 4-H Federation will be holding an End of the Summer Bash swimming party at the Leo French Park Pool. It will be held on Friday, July 25^th from 8 - 10 p.m. The pool party is open to all 4-H members, leaders and their families and friends. Make plans to attend!

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.

Participants will visit the Museum of Science and Industry where they can build a robot, walk through a human heart, land an F-14, and explore a coal mine; dine on a medieval feast while watching brave knights show off their skills at Medieval Times; view Chicago from the John Hancock Center; experience nature, science and history at Chicago's elegant and exciting Field Museum; and eat at the popular Rain Forest Café.

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.

Vanessa Schumm, Collin Koker, Ethan Spicer, Michaela Smith and Eric Schumm were awarded $100 scholarship from the 4-H Foundation at Achievement Night last year.

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

Participants to the Illinois State Fair are selected during the county 4-H Shows. 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.

Put It in Perspective

First, try to put the 4-H Show in perspective. The county 4-H show is only one part of the total 4-H learning experience. Serving as an officer or on a committee, giving a talk or demonstration, going to a project meeting or workshop, completing activities from a project activity guide, and going to camp are some of the hundreds of experiences a 4-Her gains throughout the year.

The development of young people is our first consideration in 4-H work. We are more concerned about what the 4-H'er learns than with the exhibit.

If you have concerns during the 4-H show, DO NOT approach judges or superintendents directly. FIRST, go to your club leader. If your leader is not present, express your concern to Extension staff. Remember, we may not always agree with a judge's decision, but they are the expert for the day, and as so, deserve our respect. Most have donated their time for YOUR child. It is never appropriate to be verbally abusive to a judge or superintendent.

Part of learning to win is learning to lose. Praise your child accordingly and teach by example. It will be all right!

University of Illinois Extension and 4-H cares about your child.

Is your 4-H Club interested in manning the soda booth one of the days during the 4-H Fair? The schedule is outlined below. If your club is interested, please let us know as soon as possible.

• Monday, July 14^th
• Tuesday, July 15^th
• Wednesday, July 16^th
• Thursday, July 17^th, 4 p.m. - after auction - 4-H Federation

Clothing & Textiles

The 4-H Clothing Show will be held on Tuesday, July 8^th in the basement of the First United Methodist Church. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. We will have two judges for this show. One will judge Clothing I, and Clothing Decisions I & II. The other will judge Clothing II & III. Please remember that all knitting projects will now be shown under Visual Arts. A Fashion Revue will be held following the judging.

Foods

The 4-H Foods Show will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10^th at the Geff Ruritan Building. All foods projects must exhibited at this show. There were several changes in this project category this year, so read the Wayne County 4-H Showbook carefully to make sure your entry meets the project requirements. You must use the recipe from your project manual if stated in the Showbook. Also, most of the exhibits also call for you to bring a menu—some for one meal….some for one day.

Dog Obedience/Dog & Cat Care

The 4-H Dog Obedience Show and Dog & Cat Care Show will be held on Thursday, July 10^th beginning at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County 4-H Show Arena. Please note that exhibitors must show current vaccination records on the animals they are exhibiting. Please bring your animal on a leash or in a cage.

Horses

The 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Wayne County Saddle Club on Saturday, July 12^th beginning at 5:00 p.m. Please check the Wayne County 4-H Showbook for classes and requirements.

General Projects

Any 4-H'er with a general project will exhibit on Monday, July 14^th in the 4-H Arena at the Fairgrounds. Please follow the club schedule listed below.

8:00 a.m. 4-H'ers who need to be judged early

8:30 a.m. Country Kids, Geff Chatters

9:00 a.m. Enterprisers, 4-H Country Club

9:30 a.m. Wayne City 4-H, All Cloverbud Members

10:00 a.m. Happy Hustlers, Northside Quackers

10:30 a.m. Elm River, Mt. Erie Hilltoppers

Your leader will have exhibit tags for your projects at the Fairgrounds that day. Make sure you get them and have them attached to your project before entering the show arena.

Following the judging, make sure to give your project to the volunteers in the 4-H building so that it will be considered for State Fair and other awards.

As usual, be sure that your 4-H records are up-to-date and accompany your project to judging. Check the 4-H Showbook for project requirements. Remember, parents are not allowed in the 4-H arena during judging.

Bicycle

4-H'ers enrolled in a Bicycle project should report to the 4-H Building for the Bicycle Show at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14^th. Exhibitors must bring their own bicycle, and safety helmets are mandatory.

Tractor Driving

4-H members planning to participate in the Tractor Driving Contest should report to the south end of the Fairgrounds at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14^th.

Bucket Calves

The 4-H Bucket Calf Show will be held on Tuesday, July 15^th at 8:30 a.m. Remember, you must bring your Bucket Calf records with you to the show. Bucket calves may arrive at the Fairgrounds before the show and leave when the bucket calf show is complete.

Beef

The 4-H Beef Show will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15^th. Beef projects should be on the Fairgrounds by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14^th and remain on the grounds until the auction is completed on Thursday, July 17^th.

Sheep

The 4-H Sheep Show will be held on Tuesday, July 15^th at 5:00 p.m. Sheep must be on the Fairgrounds by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14^4h. They should remain on the grounds until after the auction on Thursday, July 17^th.

Goats

The 4-H Goat Show will be on Tuesday, July 15^th at 6:30 p.m. Goats should be checked in at the Fairgrounds on Monday, July 14^th by 5:00 p.m. They will be released after the auction on Thursday, July 17^th.

Swine

The 4-H Swine Show is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16^th. All swine should be on the Fairgrounds by 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14^th. Weigh-in for barrows will be at that time. All swine must remain on the Fairgrounds until after the 4-H Auction on Thursday evening.

Poultry

The 4-H Poultry Show will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16^th. Pens will be furnished if needed. All poultry must remain on the grounds until after the auction on Thursday, July 17^th. Remember, meat pens may be cockerels or pullets.

Rabbits

The 4-H Rabbit Show will be held on Wednesday, July 16^th at 7 p.m. Rabbits will be judged in two groups - commercial and fancy breeds. All rabbits must remain on the Fairgrounds until after the 4-H Auction on Thursday evening. Cages will be furnished if needed. Remember, meat pens should be made up of three rabbits of any age, commercial breed, or sex, but not weighing over 5 pounds each and not over 69 days old.

Swine Carcass

Those livestock members entering a barrow in the carcass show must designate it at the time of weigh-in. It will be taken to Farmer's Packing in Albion for slaughter on Monday evening, July 14^th. The carcass show will be held on Thursday, July 17^th at 10:00 a.m. at Farmer's Packing. 4-H members are responsible for making arrangements for the cost of slaughtering and processing. Please call the Extension Office if you plan to make an entry in this show.

Round Robin Showmanship

The 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest will be held on Thursday, July 17^th at 1:00 p.m. Winners of the Junior and Senior Showmanship contests in beef, swine, sheep, goats and horses will compete for a trophy. Two trophies will be awarded for the Round Robin. One will go to the overall winner of the junior division and the other will be awarded to the overall winner of the senior division. In addition, the winner of the senior division will be eligible to compete at the Master Showmanship Contest held during the Illinois State Fair.

Little Pig Drive

There will be a Little Pig Drive for 5-7 year olds on Thursday, July 17^th at 4:30 p.m. Youngsters will drive a little pig around the ring in front of a judge. Prizes will be awarded for all participants. There will be a sign-in sheet for the Little Pig Drive at the 4-H Arena.

Awards Presentation

All 4-H Awards will be presented to project and contest winners at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17^th at the 4-H arena. 4-H members and award presenters will be photographed. Please plan to be there by 4:45 p.m.

Livestock Auction

The 4-H Livestock Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17^th in the 4-H Arena. Each eligible 4-H member with a livestock project may sell a market animal. Youth must be 8 years old by September 1, 2007 and have attended four 4-H meetings to sell at the auction. Remember you are responsible for your own animal after the auction. Pens must be cleaned out and approved by a member of the 4-H Livestock Committee before auction checks are released.

Summer is a great time to get active and stay active. Keep your body and mind going strong with these summer shape-up tips.

• Jump-start each morning with breakfast. Breakfast fuels your mind and body, and it gives you energy for work and play.
• Make smart food choices using MyPyramid, www.mypyramid.gov. With MyPyramid, you can learn how to get the most nutrition out of your calories.
• Try to eat 2 or 3 cups of vegetables each day. And, aim for 1 to 2 cups of fruit every day.
• When you get hungry during the day, grab a healthy snack. Fresh fruits and vegetables were the original fast foods.
• Keep on moving. Regular physical activity is a powerful habit. It's fun, and it helps to strengthen your heart and other muscles. Activity helps burn energy to keep your body fit, and your mind healthy. You need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
• Exercise your mind. Even though you are not in school, read every day. Take the reading challenge, and try to read one book per week.

Recipe of the Month

24-Hour Salad

2 cups crushed pineapple

2 cups fruit cocktail

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

2 cups miniature marshmallows

1 cup coconut, shredded

Directions

1. Drain fruit.

2. Gently stir all ingredients together.

3. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Apple Oatmeal

1 medium apple, peeled and diced

1⅓ cups skim milk

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

⅔ cup quick-cooking oats

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Stovetop Directions

1. Stir apple, milk, and cinnamon together in a small pan.

2. Bring to a boil.

3. Stir in oats and cook 1 minute.

4. Cover and let stand 2 minutes.

5. Add brown sugar and serve.

Microwave Directions

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on High.

** Watch during cooking to prevent boiling over.