I would like to say Thanks to all, 4-H members, parents, volunteers and any others that may have played a role in the recent Cumberland County 4-H Fair. Everyone's efforts are extremely appreciated. The 2005 4-H year is rapidly reaching its conclusion. 4-H records are due in the Extension office no later than September 9^th. Although this year's record reporting process is slightly different than in years past, the procedure is fairly painless and may result in benefits beyond your expectations. Be sure and turn in your 4-H records for evaluation.

- Don O. Frederick

Beef Show

Champion Steer– Miranda Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve– Duane Swingler, Springpoint Rebels

Champion Market Heifer–Kayla Spencer, Work & Play

Reserve - Andrew Spencer, Work & Play

Other Breeds Female - Andrew Spencer, Work & Play

Reserve - None

Simmental Female - Phillip Spencer, Work & Play

Reserve - None

Shorthorn Female - Kayla Spencer, Work & Play

Reserve - None

Hereford Female - Lance Moses, Cumberland Cty. Clovers

Reserve - Zach Moses, Cumberland Cty. Clovers

Overall Beef Female - Kayla Spencer, Work & Play

Reserve - Phillip Spencer, Work & Play

Rate-of-Gain Steer - Kristin Moses, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve - Kara Swingler, Springpoint Rebels

Jr. Beef Showman - Kara Swingler, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve - Zach Moses, Cumberland Cty. Clovers

Sr. Beef Showman - Rosa Swingler, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve - Josh Pugh, Work & Play

Other beef exhibitors included Houston Moses, Hurricane Hustlers, Matthew Scott, Cumberland County Clovers and Marc Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers.

Dairy Show

Junior Overall Dairy Female - Kevin Will, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve - Jason Will, Springpoint Rebels

Overall Dairy Female - Kevin Will, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve - Marc Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Jr. Dairy Showman - Jason Will, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve - Marc Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Sr. Dairy Showman - Kevin Will, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve - None

Llama Show

Champion Llama - Jacob Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve - Cole Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Champion Jr. Showman - Jaylynn Maxey, Cumberland County Clovers

Reserve - Jacob Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Champion Sr. Showman - Cole Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Sheep

Overall Purebred Ewe - Cole Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers
Reserve - Miranda Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Overall Purebred Ram - Jacob Sappington–Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve - Lance Moses, Cumberland County Clovers

Commercial Ewe - Tyler Potter, Work & Play

Reserve - Destry Potter, Work & Play

Champion Market Lamb - Miranda Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve - Cole Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Champion Production Class - Tyler Potter, Work & Play

Reserve - Destry Potter, Work & Play

Premiere Carcass Lamb - Destry Potter Reserve - Tyler Potter

Jr. Sheep Showman - Marc Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve - Jacob Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Sr. Sheep Showman - Miranda Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve - Megan Woolever, Hurricane Hustlers

Rate of Gain Wether - Lance Moses

Reserve - Megan Woolever, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve - None

Goat

Champion Dairy Doe - Lindsay Schabbing, Sprinpoint Rebels

Reserve - Lindsay Schabbing, Springpoint Rebels

Champion Dairy Kid - Lindsay Schabbing, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve - Joey Schabbing, Springpoint Rebels

Champion Dairy Wether - Jacob Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve - Nick Lawyer, Work & Play

Champion Pygmy Doe - Josh Carlen, Cumberland County Clovers

Reserve - Josh Carlen, Cumberland County Clovers

Champion Pygmy Kid - Josh Carlen, Cumberland Coutny Clovers

Reserve - Matthew Scott, Cumberland County Clovers

Champion Pygmy Wether - Josh Carlen, Cumberland County Clovers

Reserve - Matthew Stults, Liberty Hill Rangers

Champion Meat Type Doe - Austin Justice, Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve - None

Champion Meat Type Kid - Austin Justice, Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve - Austin Justice, Liberty Hill Rangers

Champion Meat Wether - Austin Justice, Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve - None

Champion Jr. Goat Showman - Austin Justice, Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve - Jacob Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Champion Sr. Goat Showman - Jon Lawyer, Work & Play

Reserve - Nick Lawyer, Work & Play

Other exhibitors included: Samantha Jackson, Cumberland County Clovers, Nichole Schabbing, Springpoint Rebels, Cherode Sowers, Hurricane Hustlers, Morgan James, Hurricane Hustlers and Shae James, Hurricane Hustlers.

Horse and Pony

Champion Foal - Amber Stoke, Horse 'N Around

Champion Yearling - Amber Stoke

Champion Horse at Halter (Mare, 56" & Over)- Tayler McCullough, Horse 'N Around

Champion Pony at Halter (Gelding Under 56")- Tayler McCullough

Champion Horse at Halter - Kesia White, Horse "n Around

Champion Western Pleasure Pony– Tayler McCullough

Champion Beginner Walk - Kesia White

Champion Jr. Western Pleasure (Horse 56" & Over, Rider 8–13 yrs of age) - Tayler McCullough

Champion Sr. Horsemanship - Cazi Nelson, Horse "N Around

Champion Jr. Horsemanship - Taylor McCullough

Reserve - Kesia White

Champion Jr. Horse Showman - Tayler McCullough

Reserve - Heath Green, Hurricane Hustlers

Champion Sr. Horse Showman - Amber Stoke

Swine

Overall Purebred Boar - Josh Flood, Cumberland County Clovers

Reserve - Houston Moses, Hurricane Hustlers

Overall Purebred Gilt - Josh Flood

Reserve - Kenny Flood, Cumberland County Clovers

Commercial Gilt - Miranda Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve - Becky Niebrugge,Springpoint Rebels

Champion Terminal Gilt–Jill Flood, Cumberland County Clovers

Reserve - Josh Flood

Champion Barrow - Josh Flood

Reserve - Jill Flood

Sr. Swine Showman - Kenny Flood

Reserve - Tyler Walk, Roslyn Rangers

Jr. Swine Showman - Houston Moses

Reserve - Josh Flood

Premiere Carcass Barrow–Kenny Flood

Reserve - Josh Flood

Other exhibitors of swine show were: Ben Sherrick, Liberty Hill Rangers, Jackie Niebrugge, Aaron Niebrugge, Michelle Niebrugge, Bethany Deters, Jason Koester, Jodi Koester, Melissa Koester, Ryan Holkenbrink, Eric Holkenbrink, Alex Holkenbrink, Springpoint Rebels, Adar Deters, Jillian Deters, Olivia Deters, Mallory Deters, Ashley deters, Brittany Deters, Justin Deters, Becky Walk, Derek Walk Christopher Walk, Taylor Walk, Nick Walk, and Natalie Walk, Roslyn Rangers, Kristin Moses, Cherode Sowers and Cody Hornbeck, Hurrican Hustlers.

Rabbit

Champion Meat Pen Chelsey Light, Cumberland Cty. Clovers

Reserve Sydney Stults, Cumbelrand Cty. Clovers

Champion Breeding Pen Amanda Baker, Roslyn Rangers

Reserve Lacey Hornbeck, Hurricane Hustlers

Champion Best Fur Amanda Baker

Reserve Seth Flach, Springpoint Rebels

Champion Cutest Rabbit Cherode Sowers, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve None

Other rabbit exhibitors included: Marc Brandenburg, Shae James, Morgan James, Cherode Sowers ofHurricane Hustlers, Raymond Hingson, Brittany Richardson, Travis Will, Springpoint Rebels, Cazi Nelson, Jordan Heurman , Horse 'N Around, Valerie Marti, Gabriel Light and Lucas Light, Liberty Hill Rangers, Matthew Scott, Cumberland County Clovers, Brock Barnick, Kayla Barnick, Michael Baker, Christopher Walk, Roslyn Rangers,

Cat

Best Kept Cat - Valerie Marti, Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve - Matthew Scott, Cumberland Cty. Clovers

Champion Long Hair - Valerie Marti

Reserve - Erica Creek, Cumberland Cty. Clovers

Champion Short Hair - Matthew Scott

Reserve - James Cox, Liberty Hill Rangers

Best Decorated Taxi - James Cox

Reserve - Matthew Scott

Overall Cat Showman - Matthew Scott

Reserve - James Cox

Poultry

Champion Chicken –Kyle Althoff, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve – Jason Koester, Springpoint Rebels

Champion Duck – Kyle Althoff

Reserve – Raymond Hingson, Springpoint Rebels

Champion Goose – Marc Brandenburg

Reserve – None

Champion Turkey – Houston Moses

Reserve – Houston Moses

Champion Other Poultry – Kyle Althoff

Reserve–Raymond Hingson

Champion Market Chicken – Jacob Sappington, Liberty Hill Rangers

Reserve – Alex McWhorter, Springpoint Rebels

Champion Market Duck – Brittany Richardson, Springpoint Rebels

Reserve–Kyle Althoff

Champion Market Goose–Marc Brandenburg, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve – None

Champion Market Turkey–Houston Moses, Hurricane Hustlers

Reserve – None

Champion Market Other Poultry – Kyle Althoff

Reserve – Kenny Flood, Cumberland County Clovers

Champion Market Bantam Market Fryer – Tyler Potter, Work & Play

Reserve – Brittany Richardson

Champion Egg Production – Tyler Potter

Reserve – Raymond Hingson

Champion Embryology – Zach Moses, Cumberland County Clovers

Reserve – Destry Potter, Work & Play

Rocket Launch

Bull's Eye Award - Matthew Scott, Cumberland Cty. Clovers

Parachute Duration - Matthew Scott

Crowd Pleaser Award - Michael Baker, Roslyn Rangers

SPECIAL AWARDS PRESENTED

CLEAN PEN AWARD–Brittany & Justin Deters, Roslyn Rangers

HELPING HAND AWARD–Lance Moses, Cumberland County Clovers

Our Mission

To help youth learn skills for living.

Our Vision

To be a leader in maximizing community and university resources to help youth, adults, and families reach their fullest potentials.

We will:

• allow youth and adults to work together in family and community environments to create real life learning laboratories that help youth practice skills they need today and will continue to need the rest of their lives
• reach youth in their own neighborhoods and communities, with unique, hands on learning strategies suited to their needs
• address current youth issues through positive prevention programs
• value youth as resources by involving them in significant decision making and encouraging their participation in community roles promote positive adult and youth mentor relationships

Our Values

Because we value youth and their families, we believe in:

Life-long learning, which:

• empowers people to voluntarily help themselves and others.
• stimulates skill development for life long living.
• builds leadership skills for betterment of self, family and community.
• improves the quality of life today and for future generations.
• focuses on individuals and relationships.

Research-based education that:

• responds to youth needs.
• maximizes community assets.
• promotes collaborations and builds partnerships.
• fosters individual and community ownership.
• mobilizes skills and talents of volunteers.
• teaches life skills through hands on experience.

Diversity, which:

• recognizes individual uniqueness.
• encourages participation regardless of economic, social or familial
  background, cultural status, religion, age, ability or gender.
• provides multiple perspectives.
• identifies the importance of each family regardless of its composition.
• creates a positive environment for program involvement for all.

Superintendent and Book Keepers

Swine Show - Mark Niebrugge, Ray Flood, Ray Moses (Bookkeeper: Jeanette Niebrugge)

Beef - Vernon Miller, Harve Moses, Roger Swingler

(Bookkeeper: Cindy Moses)

Sheep - Charlie Sappington, Andy Potter

(Bookkeeper: Jane Weaver)

Goat - Barbara June Dearing, Ed Wampler, Marissa Schabbing (Bookkeeper: Cindy Moses)

Horse/Pony - Ron Haack, Sandy McCullough

(Bookkeepers: Carrie Jansen) Dairy Don Will (Bookkeeper: Pat Will)

Llama - Charlie Sappington and Mark Weaver . (Bookkeeper: Jane Weaver)

Cat Show - Janet Cox

(Bookkeeper: Jane Miller)

Rabbit - Bob Marti

(Bookkeeper: Rachel Justice)

Poultry - Melvin and Connie Koester

(Bookkeeper: Marissa Schabbing)

Rocket Launch - Don Frederick

4-H Auction Bookkeepers: Max Woolever, Pat Will

Also, a special thanks goes to Terry Nash, and Steve Lacey for helping make the auction go smoothly.

We would like to thank Jeannie Weddell, Newton and Farm Credit Services, Charleston for taking pictures during the auction. We have those pictures at the office if you would like to order copies.

Saturday, September 17, 2005

Michelle Niebrugge, member of the Springpoint Rebels 4-H Club will be presenting this sewing workshop for the HEA Ladies if anyone would like to attend, please contact the office no later than September 12, 2005.

Materials needed: 1 yard material–outside

1 yard material–inside

1 yard Craftweight interfacing 3–3/4 inch Button/matching Thread to match material

Scissors

Seam Ripper

Pins with head

Iron/Ironing Board

Portable Sewing Machine

If you have a portable sewing machine, bring it; if not, please let us know ahead of time so that we may arrange to have what we need available.

The beginning of a new 4-H year brings forward the time to re-organize your 4-H Federation. The election for new 4-H Federation Officers will be held during the 4-H Fall Bash on Saturday, Sunday, October 2, 2005.

The nominating committee will meet at the September 8th Federation Meeting to determine a slate of candidates. Individuals interested in running for office should attend the September 8th Federation Meeting or contact a current Federation Officer or the Extension Office.

The 4-H Federation is an organization that plans and carries out countywide programs, develops leadership, cooperation and initiative in all 4-H members. Federation supports the development and quality improvement of 4-H club work in Cumberland County. 4-H Federation Meetings are generally held the second Thursday evening of each month.

The input from our 4-H youth into the program planning is very important Federation Officers help plan and implement 4-H programs and events in the county. New ideas and energy are always welcome. Become involved! Junior leaders are urged to consider a position on the 4-H Federation. You can have fun while making a difference in 4-H! Contact the Extension Office or a current Federation Officer if you are interested in participating in the 4-H Federation activities during the 2005-2006 4-H year.

In addition, keep in mind that each 4-H club is responsible for having two voting delegates at each Federation meeting. This ensures a fair representation from each club and each area of the county. Clubs need to send in the names of the two 4-H'ers who will serve as their Federation delegates as soon as they are selected.

Rakes, extension cords, and digital camera.

These items were leftover from the fair. You should contact Harve Moses to pick up your rake. The extension cords are at the Extension Office. The digital camera was found by Allan Rathe during fair week. If you lost a digital camera, contact us here at the office.

Saturday, Sept. 24th is the big day!! Be at the Greenup Municipal Building to start your Christmas Shopping, buy some sweet treats at the bake sale table, visit folks, and eat a BBQ sandwich lunch.

There is still time to send in your $10.00 check to Cumberland County H.E.A., c/o The Extension Office,

P. O. Box 218, Toledo, Il. 62468 to reserve a sales table. All profits from sales go to the individual merchant.

Let's all support our county H.E.A. program.

Sunday, October 2, 2005

Toledo Reservoir

3:00 p.m. until the fun and food end!

Please bring a covered dish or dessert

The 4-H federation will be supplying table service, drinks, hamburgers, hotdogs, and buns.

The volleyball nets and horseshoe pits will be available for use as will the playground area.

There will be games with prizes including:

• A Scavenger Hunt
• Three Legged Race
• Bubble Blowing Contest
• Shoe Toss
• Clover Search
• And More

ELECTIONS:

The Election of 4-H Federation Officers will also be held during the evening.