For those of you who are wondering... "Hmmm. What are those lovely summer assistants up to this fall?" Well, we have the answers!! Jodi sent us a message from Eastern Illinois University. It reads...

Hello everyone! I hope everyone has survived fair week and did well on all of their projects! If you didn't see me at the fair, it was because I had classes staring Monday of Fair Week. I am attending Eastern Illinois University and studying Family and Consumer Science with an emphasis on Family Services. I am enjoying my classes and meeting a lot of new people. I would love to here from people at home, so if you're interested in emailing me, my address is jab_01_00@yahoo.com This summer I worked on many different projects including getting judges for the fair and trophy sponsors for the numerous trophies that we give out! If you haven't sent your Thank You yet, please do, because our sponsors really appreciate hearing from the trophy recipients. I couldn't have accomplished everything I did this summer without help from my faithful co-worker and friend, Chelsea! If you see her around, tell her thanks for doing an awesome job! We both worked really hard to put on some amazing programs. I hope everyone has an awesome school year!!! – Jodi

Meanwhile, Chelsea is continuing her last and final year at HCC, where she anticipates graduation this summer with her Associates of Arts. Besides studying J Chelsea plans on continuing to work at the Extension Office, bringing you more intriguing Focus newsletters, working on the Camp program, and other items.

Chelsea and Jodi would like to thank the 4-H'ers for being so much fun, willing to help, goofy, and reminding us why we like our job. Thank you to all the volunteers for being so patient and understanding with us. Thank you for everyone who greeted us with smiles and provided us with many laughs throughout the day. Volunteers are an interesting breed; our programs couldn't run without you; THANK YOU! Personally we want to thank Sue for always answering our unending questions with a smile, laughing with us and not at us (we hope at least) and Kim for trusting us to take on more job responsibilities and being a exceptional mentor; we couldn't do it without you guys! This summer was a GREAT experience... interesting to say the least!
This issue of The FOCUS is also available online at: www.extension.uiuc.edu/stephenson Click on "Home Page" and see all the updates to our 4-H webpage!

A "Thank You" to each and every one of you who volunteered your time at this year's fair; we appreciate your help! Without you the fair activities and events couldn't happen. Whether you helped to record, judge, served as a superintendent, worked in the Recruitment Booth, helped with the daily activities, sold pizza, or helped with the shows, you made it happen! You all did such a WONDERFUL job!!

Can't believe fair has come and gone?! Neither can we! We had a lot of help before and during the fair, and we couldn't have had a successful fair without the help of many special volunteers. Many of our Fair Committee members have helped us prepare for the fair for several months; one thing is for sure--we couldn't have done it without these amazing people! THANK YOU!!

Jodi Baumgartner Kera Baumgartner Sara Earnest Denise Hayunga Chelsea McIntyre Rose Mielke Pennie Miller Nicole Reilly Stephen Reilly Sue Reilly Lindsey Scheider Candi Seffrood Kraig Wheat Karen Wilhelms

Thank you for each of your contributions; the success is based on your hard work! Thanks for making the 2004 Fair a HUGE success!

Trophy and Set-up for Youth Night

We'd also like to thank the Leadership & Awards Committee members Kathy Baumgartner, Diana Ethridge, Dorothy Wire, and Denise Hayunga for their help with the trophy delivery, set-up, and organization for Parade of Excellence. Also helping with trophies were several of our Fair committee members. A huge thanks to everyone who helped to make Youth Night enjoyable!

Many of you are aware of the changes to this year's State Fair. One of those changes was that the state required counties to send and pick up all projects to/from the State Fair at one time. We had AWESOME volunteers that helped out with this special deed. Our deepest thanks goes out to Denise Hayunga , Deb Winning, Scott and Diane Elsasser.

Congratulations to all clubs celebrating 4 -H and decorating each of your club booths. All booths were creative and fantastic; it was a tough decision for the judges. We are so proud of everything our clubs contribute to the fair and all year long. Thanks for all of your hard work and effort! This year's Top 5 club booths were:

• 1st – Rainbow Rangers
• 2nd – Florence Crickets
• 3rd – Winslow Clovers
• 4th – German Valley Golden Eagles
• 5th – Freeport Fantastics

The 2004 Garbology winners were: 1st Davis Rockets, 2nd Lena Lucky Clovers and, 3rd Whiz Kids. Thanks to all the clubs who participated–your hard work and creativity really helps to make the fairgrounds look more festive in conjunction with our annual theme.

Many of you may know that our community's food pantrys are in need of food. We would like to thank EVERYONE for donating food. We were able to collect 2024 cans – way above what we expected! Food Pantries that benefited from our House of Cans were: Freeport Area Church Co-Op, Le-Win Food Pantry, and German Valley Food Pantry. We greatly appreciate all the clubs that took time out of their busy fair schedule to make a donation, and the three food pantries all received several boxes of hearty canned goods, toiletries, and hygiene items. The House of Cans club winners were: Large Club- Davis Rockets, Small Club- Lena Lucky Clovers.

Again this year we had many creative projects for our Recycled Art Contest. Each year it's interesting to see what members can do to make something new from what otherwise might be garbage! This year's top winners are: · Age 5-7: Anna Kuper and Brandon Engelkens · Age 8-10: Jacob Barr, Andy Winning, and Michelle Bronkema · Age 11-14: Sebrina Lewis, Mollie Miller, and Thomas Perrin · Age 15-19: Natalie Hutson, Candi Seffrood, and Jonathon Campbell · Best of Show was Sabrina Lewis Congratulations to all of you and thanks to all who participated in this year's contest!

Thanks to the efforts of many people, our 4-H activities were successful and went very smoothly. One of the things that we were able to do was to bring in a lot of canned goods and hygiene products for our three area food pantries again this year. We also had a successful Cakewalk on Monday evening, had clubs work hard in both the Recruitment Booth and the Pizza Hut stand. By doing your part, as individuals and clubs, we are all more successful. Throughout the fair and the many activities, clubs were awarded points for their involvement for the Club Feud Contest, and now we have tallied the points and want to congratulate our club winners in the 2004 Club Feud. This year's small club winner: Lena Lucky Clovers and the large club winner: Davis Rockets!! Congrats to all for your participation in the Fair activities!!

Are you responsible, reliable, action-orientated and enthusiastic? Are you looking for a way to make a difference, interested in problem solving, do you strive to make changes happen? Well, we are looking for you to serve on one or more of our various committees! Some of the committees include:

Volunteer Screening- screen potential volunteers in Stephenson County

Expansion and Review – evaluate how to improve the 4-H program, and implement improvements

Fair Committee – prep for the Fair, decorate the 4- H building, help the week of Fair

Leadership and Awards – plan and set up for trophies, Achievement Night, Volunteer Banquet, and Awards Judging.

Job requirements vary from committee to committee, so please call the Extension Office ASAP if you are interested in any of these committees. We really need some new members!

Each year following fair we choose some interesting and creative pieces of art to be a part of the art exhibit at the Freeport Arts Center. After fair we unpacked the projects and set up the display and now is the time for our 4-H'ers and families to come see the projects on exhibit. The exhibit runs from now until Sunday October 3, 2004. Be sure to take time and see all the wonderful things that you may not have had an opportunity to see at the Fair, or stop by and see them in a whole different light. Everyone that has an item in the exhibit should have received a letter, which included an entry pass. If you didn't receive yours, please contact the Extension Office. The exhibit is up for a limited time, so don't miss it! 4- H'ers who have their projects on display may pick them up in the Extension Office on October 5th.

The 4-H shows are not magical events that just happen each year. The 4-H shows take a lot of hard work, time, and volunteers, in addition to the Extension Staff. If you or anyone you know would be interested in getting involved in a committee or helping out in any way, either at the club or county level, volunteers are always needed. We are now entering the time of year that we will be evaluating the 2004 shows and would appreciate any help that anyone is willing to give. If you would like to be a part of evaluating, planning, and working on the shows for the coming year contact the Extension Office and we will direct you to the correct person/ persons in order to become involved.

There is still time to make plans to attend the 2004 Volunteer Forum. It will be held at the Adam's Mark Airport Hotel in Indiana November 11-14, 2004. You'll want to attend this year's event because: 1) It is a great way to get some new ideas, share what's worked for you, and just get away with other volunteers! There are a variety of tours and workshops available starting Thursday evening and running through Saturday, including a special youth-oriented segment for teen volunteers. To register, or get further information, contact the Extension Office or go online to: http://four-h. purdue.edu/NCRVF or contact the Extension Office at 235-4125. The site has information on hotels, schedules, and much, much more. Early Bird registration deadline is September 15.

Congrats to all the young ladies that participated in the 2004 Style Show. Each young lady did an amazing job! Trophy winners were: 8-12 year olds- Elizabeth Moest, and 13-19 year olds- Liz Clay. Congrats ladies; hope to see you all next year!

The Extension staff has been notified that two fair projects have disappeared. Both are oat projects for Liz Clay and Kevin Koester, which include a bucket of oats and a poster. Kevin's project is a state fair project for next year. If you have either of these projects, please contact the Extension Office immediately so that the projects may be returned to the 4-H'ers.

2004 Results

Congratulations to ALL State Fair exhibitors on your successful projects! We are proud to have you represent our county at state.

Receiving Award of Excellence Ribbons:

Rachael Bardell	Animal Science
Joshua Bolen	Prairie Plants in Illinois
Deanna Bonnet	Microwaving
Melissa Bronkema	Pebble Pups II
Johnathon Campbell	Vegetable Plate
Valerie Curran	Fiber
Shelby Duncan	Clay
Erin Ebbesmeyer	Child Development II
Gretchen Elsasser	Breads & Cereals
Mark Engelkens	Soybeans
Jenna Engelking	Clay
Stephanie Ferguson	Adventures Your Camera A
Rachel Hepler	Sewing & Textiles II
Troy Hepler	Computer-Generated Art
Liza Howe	Leadership Units 1-4
Natasha Hughes	Chalk/Carbon/Pigment
Benjamin Hulfachor	Walk In My Shoes - Indiv.
Carie Lynn Meinert	Animal Science
Amanda Mielke	Adventures Your Camera B
Kayla Mielke	Clay
Mollie Miller	Child Development III
Amy Olson	Leather
Hannah Pieper	Design Decisions-Beginning
Jeffrey Purple	Passport to the World-Indiv
Kiah Ranstead	Natural Resources I
Stephen Reilly	Reaching Beyond
Jessica Sander	Fruit Plate
Candi Seffrood	Adding On
Brittany Simler	Clothing Decisions I
Stephen Terpstra	Small Engines Display
Alex Turman	Entering Electronics
Eric Turman	Aerospace Display
Christine von Schrott	Adventures Your Camera B
Mary von Schrott	Fruits & Vegetables
Cassie Werntz	Glass/Plastic
Amanda	Winning Paper
Robert Winning	Woodworking II
Maddie Witt	Adventures Your Camera A
Evan Zier	Woodworking III

Receiving Superior Ratings

Kerstin Curry	Heritage Arts
Sidney Devries	Vegetable Plate
Sara Earnest	Design Decisions-Beginning
Jessica Engelking	Walk In My Shoes - Indiv.
R.J. Ferguson	Forestry, Other
Lani Rae Kasten	Woodworking IV
Bryce Keltner	Woodworking I
Sabrina Lewis	Citizenship II
Thomas Perrin	Rock Hounds II
Lindsey Scheider	Magic of Electricity
Chad Wilhelms	Clay

Check out the latest state fair pictures; maybe you will see a picture of your friends or of yourself. You can find pictures from the 2004 Illinois State Fair at: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/annual006 . Congratulations to ALL State Fair exhibitors on your successful projects! We are proud to have you represent our county at state.

The Illinois Farm Bureau & Affiliates announce the 2004 –2005 4-H Premier LCP Award. The award is for older 4-H members in Illinois and the purpose is to reward members for outstanding leadership, citizenship, cooperation, and professiona lism during the past 4-H year. Applicants must be at least 17 by December 1, 2004, and only two applicants from each county can apply. The winners receive a trip to the Illinois Farm Bureau & Affiliates two-day Premier 2004 Leadership Conference. For more information or an application, contact the Extension Office at 235-4125.

More information about National 4-H week will be sent to your home soon!

Applicants, your time for turning in your award application to your leader is running out. Leaders, don't forget that Award check-in is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, from 1- 6 p.m. and Thursday, September 16th in the morning only. **Note** Awards Judging is Thursday, September 16, beginning at 6:30 p. m. We still need judges, so call the Extension Office and let us know if you can help. We could definitely use your help! And thanks in advance for your assistance!!

Before we know it Achievement Night will be here. This year it is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will be numerous county awards presented that evening! The evening will take place at Highland Community College campus, Conference Center, Building H in Room H201. Also, this year's Volunteer Banquet has been scheduled for Wednesday November 10, 2004. The evening is set to begin at 7 p.m. and the location will be announced as soon as it is confirmed. Make plans to attend both events now to honor our dedicated volunteers and 4-H youth!

If your son or daughter is enrolled in 4-H this year but is away at college we would be glad to send a monthly issue of the "4-H Focus" to them. Let the office know their mailing address. Remember anyone who has not yet reached his or her 19th birthday as of September 1, 2004 is still eligible to be enrolled. They could possibly enroll in the Kollege Krusaders "College Age" club. So if you are of college age, or know someone who is, and are still eligible to be in 4-H, we would like to hear from you! Give the Extension Office a call A.S.A.P. We would love to keep you in 4-H another year.

Have a catchy theme or a snazzy slogan for 4- H? Well you're in luck! We are currently taking 4-H theme suggestions from YOU; please contact the Extension Office by September 23rd with your suggestions!

Leaders don't forget about the Tuesday, September 28, 2004, Leader's Meeting. We will only have one meeting at 7:00 p.m. Please call the office and let us know that you plan to attend. We will hand out the new Illinois Clovers and enrollment information at this time, so we really need a representative from each club to be there.

Just a reminder that the date for determining age of eligibility for 4-H membership or Cloverbud membership is September 1st! "Youth who are 8 years of age "or in the third grade" but have not yet reached their 19th birthday on or before September 1st, 2004, may enroll in 4-H." Cloverbuds are those that are 5 years of age but have not yet reached their 8th birthday by the September 1st deadline. If you have questions, feel free to call the Extension Office.

He who gives to me teaches me to give. ~Danish Proverb

When your club reorganizes for the new year, here are a few reminders and suggestions about enrollment. At your first meeting, when you receive the "Illinois Clover", ask your family and 4-H leader for help as you consider the following:

How old are you? We know that younger members would like to sign up for many projects, but then find out there is too much to do and learn that they can't handle it all. Most of the project listings have a suggested age range; take that into consideration when making enrollment decisions. Don't try to enroll in a project that may be too advanced and try to limit your project enrollments to 2-3 projects if you are a younger member.

What projects have you taken? It is fun to try new projects, but you should find out from older members what you might face if you take a different project. Limit yourself to one or two new projects a year.

Leader Enrollment – 4-H Organizational, Project, and Jr. Leaders must be re-enrolled for the upcoming 4-H year. Keep in mind that if we don't have a current volunteer screening form on every leader, that leader will not be re-enrolled until the forms are completed, received, and they've gone through the potential volunteer process (if they are a new volunteer).

Please get your enrollment paperwork in as soon as possible!

That way you will receive your books and information right away at the beginning of the year!

Once again this year the Cloverbud project areas are:

Aerospace I
Arts & Crafts
Bicycle I
Health – It's Your Choice I
Theater Arts I
Caring for My Pet
Caring for My Room
Kids in the Kitchen
Watching my Garden Grow

Cloverbud projects can be exhibited at the fair and they receive ribbons, but cannot receive premium money or trophies. Leaders are responsible for making sure the Cloverbuds and their parents/guardians are aware of, and understand, the exhibit rules. For more information about the Cloverbud program see your 4-H Program Book, or contact the Extension Office at 235-4125.

We love our trophy sponsors; please make sure you send them Thank You's. We appreciate their support. Please make sure you spend a few moments to thank them for their contributions; without them there would be no Parade of Excellence.

Stephenson County Mounted Patrol and Stephenson County 4-H Fun Day Horse Show. "Where Everyone Is a Winner" Sunday, September 19th, 2004 starting at 10 a.m. For more info please contact the office.

Looking for Ways to Get Your Club Active?

Here are a few things you and your club might consider doing! Here are some interesting ideas to try in your club:

Career Exploration: Organize a job shadow program where a 4-H member spends the day with an employed person of their career choice; have family members share information about their careers; or tour job sites of jobs that interest your club's members.

Community Service: Provide babysitting service for some of the following events/activities: blood drives, holiday shopping, etc.; plant or weed gardens at area hospitals or homes for the aged; spend time with nursing home residents, share seasonal activities or items with them; donate food or needed items to the local food pantry; adopt a family over the holidays and make the holiday a little more special for those in need. There are so many things your club can do in this area–so be creative!

Conservation & Wildlife: Clean and repair duck boxes at a wildlife refuge; study and practice conserving water and maintaining water quality; develop and maintain a wildlife area in your community; tour a local wildlife area.

Environment: Plant and care for trees and flowers in community areas; promote and participate in community clean-ups; practice conservation; secure seed from seed companies; sell sweet corn; save receipts to put inputs back into the community; be involved in the local recycling program.

Intercultural: Host an international night with all types of things; from food to entertainment, from another country; write foreign 4-H pen pals; learn the customs of another culture, including their lifestyles, cities, states, and countries; host an exchange student, either for the year or for several weeks in the summer.

Your opportunities are endless. Be creative and everyone will benefit from the experience!

FACC greatly appreciated our donations of food during the week of Fair, unfortunately, they are facing hard times and shelves are nearly bare. We urge you to help our community's less fortunate and donate items that they are in high demand of. Items tha t they need include: peas, corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, tomato products, soup, peanut butter, potato or stuffing, macaroni & cheese, pasta/noodles, canned meat, tuna, pork & beans, fruit, jello or pudding, cereal, crackers or cookies, cake or other mixes, drinks, flour, sugar (just about any food item!) FACC also tries to provide people with personal items that include; hand soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dry laundry soap, shaver, shaving cream. Whatever you can do would help in the biggest way!

As the school doors open for the year, we hope everyone puts their best foot forward, make sure you get your assignments done on time, (preventing a lot of unwanted stress in the future), and most of all ENJOY school. All too soon you will be entering the "real world", so make the best of what you have now!

As new officers are getting elected at the club level, please MARK your calendar for the MANDATORY Officer's Training on Wednesday, October 27 at Highland Community College. Every officer will attend a formal training that will give them advice and tips in order for them to do their duties to the best of their abilities. All officers should attend, even if you've held your office before.

With the hectic summer and the rush of school, sports, and whatever else may be controlling your life, don't forget to set some quality family time at least once a week. With the rush of everyone's busy lives it's easy to be distracted, so take advantage of the precious time that you have with your family. Some enjoyable activities you could participate in are: Have a picnic, go see a movie or watch a movie (don't forget the popcorn), make dinner together, take a hike thru Oakdale Nature Preserve, walk around the block, play some games (pictionary, monopoly, cards), garden, make cookies, star watch. 4-H Families can also attend the Family Fun Night at the YMCA on October 10 (see enclosed flyer). These are a few ideas, don't limit yourselves to these; make your family night a memorable experience! Make the time while you can, and enjoy it to the fullest!

Do you know someone between the ages of 18 and 23 with excellent leadership and communication skills? If so, have them visit http://www. wowwashington.org/programassistant.html. and apply to be a program assistant today. We are currently accepting applications for Program Assistants (PA's) for our spring program, Wonders of Washington. PA's receive a weekly stipend as well as room and board at the Nation 4-H Youth Conference Center. Similar to CWF, WOW PA's become licensed tour guides for the Washington, D.C. area and learn to facilitate educational workshops. Positions begin January 31 with an intense four- week training and end May.

Leaders, don't forget to get those Federation Delegate forms filled out. They need to be turned back in soon. We'd love to ha ve some new delegates for the upcoming year and strongly suggest that each club is represented at Federation by the club President and several other club members. We are looking for 4-H'ers that are 12 and older who want to be involved, do things for the community, learn some new skills, and have FUN while doing so! If you have some delegates currently attending please have them sign up again too! You can send as many as you want as long as they are 12 or older, mature, and willing to follow through on commitments. This is a great opportunity for older 4-H'ers to improve their leadership skills, meet new friends, become involved at the county level, and stay in 4-H!

• The Federation meeting was called to order by Co-president Sara Ernest on August 16th, 2004, at HCC building R 101, at 6:30 p.m. Pledges were led by Sara. Roll call was led by Lindsey.
• The Co-presidents Report was given by Sara. She and Kraig have mainly been working on Summer Federation Events. Annie gave the Secretary's Report and collected Treasure Chest forms. Sara gave the Treasurer's Report. She also gave financials for several Federation events, such as car wash. Sara handed out committee recognition for the committee members who helped with Car Wash. The Rec Report was given by Lindsey. Make- A-Difference-day was cancelled due to the fact that the house wasn't ready for us to come and paint. Lindsey handed out flyers for Movie Night, which will be on September 27th, at the Lindo Theatre, at 6:45 p.m. (times may change depending on the movie we'll be seeing.) For the October meeting we are thinking about going to a Corn Maze; we are looking for ideas of places to go. Maggie gave the Scrapbook Report. She and Krissy are almost up to date for the Fed scrapbook, and it's looking great.
• Kraig gave an update for the Pizza Hut sales. Committee members need to be at the Fairgrounds August 21stat 1:00 p.m., to help set- up. It's also important that the committee members show up to run the stand on their given day.
• Kim gave an update for the House of Cans.
• Jodi asked if anyone was interested in sponsoring a trophy this year. There are still two to be sponsored Curt and Pennie Miller have agreed to sponsor one.
• We voted for the meeting day and the results are yet to be determined. We aren't quite sure when the new day will take effect, but we are thinking it should be when the new officers take their positions.
• Chelsea gave an update for the Recycled Art Contest. All you have to do is make a project out of something recycled. Be sure to enter your project, because there are some awesome prizes to be won.
• An update for the Recruitment Booth was given by Jodi. There are many activities such as face painting, Club Jeopardy, a duck pond, and much more.
• Candi gave an update for the Kiss-A-4-HLivestock- project.
• The Chicago Trip is over and everyone had tons of fun! We went shopping, got to see Chinatown, and had a ball at Toni and Tina's Wedding. If you didn't go this year, be sure to sign up next year, because you never know what kind of fun you'll have, with Federation in Chicago!
• Lindsey gave a update for the Flamingo Fund-Raiser. The flamingos have been rounded up and are back in their "corral". Lindsey gave out recognition to the people on the committee. Great job you guys.
• An update for the Fair fund-raiser was given by Chelsea. We will be selling ear plugs during the truck and tractor pulls.
• Maggie and Sara gave an update for club Officer's Training. It will be held on Wednesday, November 10th, at 7:00 pm. It is important that you show up to this as a training requirement for the new officers not only in Federation, but in your own clubs as well.
• The new officers have been elected, and there are some new faces on the team. The new team consists of: Co-presidents- Kraig, Sara, and Candi. Secretary- Amanda Winning. Recreation Chair- Lindsey and Evan. Treasurer- Willy. Treasurer in Training: Jonathan. Scrapbook chairs: Mollie and Annie. Best of luck to you guys in your offices!

The next Federation Meeting will be on September 20th, at 6:30 p.m.

Thanks to everyone for all their hard work on their projects, and helping to make this year's fair one of the smoothest running yet! Congratulations to the ALL 4- H'ers; we are proud of your accomplishments! The following is a detailed listing of the show areas and the winners:

FOODS:

Tricks For Treats – Grand Champion & Trophy Austin Bower – Lena Lucky Clovers; Reserve Champion Andrew Winning, Lena Live Wires; Tricks For Treats II – Grand Champion & Trophy Chad Wilhelms, Florence Crickets; Melissa Daniels, Harlem Helpers; Let's Start Cooking Grand Champion & Trophy– Laura Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Amanda Winning, Lena Live Wires; You Learn To Bake Grand Champion & Trophy Mollie Miller, Pearl Valley Rangers; Reserve Champion Amanda Winning, Lena Live Wires; Dairy Foods Grand Champion & Trophy Sara Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Melissa Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Fruits & Vegetables Grand Champion & Trophy Sara Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Mary Vonschrott, Pearl City Hornets; Preservation – Freezing Grand Champion Melissa Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Lindsay Willson, Whiz Kids; Preservation – Canning Grand Champion Lindsay Willson, Whiz Kids; Reserve Champion Melissa Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Trophy Winner, Preservation – Melissa Lochowitz. Sports Nutrition Grand Champion & Trophy Jacob Bollman, Lena Live Wires; Reserve Champion Amanda Winning, Lena Live Wires; Foods With An International Flavor Grand Champion & Trophy Melissa Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Dawn Diddens, Lena Lucky Clovers; Breads & Cereals Grand Champion & Trophy Gretchen Elsasser, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Melissa Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Microwave Cooking Grand Champion & Trophy Mandy Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Reserve Champion Deanna Bonnet, Lena Live Wires; Meat And Other Protein Sources Grand Champion & Trophy Stephen Reilly, Freeport Fantastics; Exploring Our Food Heritage Grand Champion & Trophy Mollie Miller, Pearl Valley Rangers; Reserve Champion Melissa Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Decorated Cupcakes Grand Champion Samantha Devries, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Amy Olson, Country Critters; Decorated Cookies Grand Champion Samantha Devries, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Amber Wichman, Freeport Fantastics; Trophy Winner – Samantha Devries; Candymaking I Grand Champion Sara Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Sarah Thomas, Pearl Valley Rangers; Candymaking II Grand Champion Samantha Devries, Snappy Snazzers, Reserve Champion Shelly Graybill, Davis Rockets; Trophy Winner – Sara Miller.

HORTICULTURE

Vegetable Basket Grand Champion Jessica Sander, German Valley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Sabrina Lewis, Snappy Snazzers; Fruit Basket Grand Champion Christopher Sander, German Valley Golden Eagles; Garden Display Grand Champion Sidney Devries, Harlem Helpers; Reserve Champion Johnathon Campbell, Davis Rockets. Trophy Winner – Sidney Devries. Flower Gardening, Beginning Grand Champion Sara Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Morgan Curry, Pearl City Hornets; Advanced Grand Champion Sidney Devries, Harlem Helpers; Melissa Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Bulbs Grand Champion Morgan Curry, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Sidney Devries, Harlem Helpers. Trophy Winner – Sara Miller, Davis Rockets. Indoor Gardening: Green Foliage Plants – Grand Champion Melissa Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Alex Brinkmeier, Pearl City Hornets; Flowering House Plants Grand Champion Johnathon Campbell, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Alex Brinkmeier, Pearl City Hornets; Hanging Foliage Plants Grand Champion Alex Brinkmeier, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Johnathon Campbell, Davis Rockets; Hanging Blooming Plants Grand Champion Laura Lochowitz, Pearl City Hornets; Terrariums Grand Champion Sara Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Johnathon Campbell, Davis Rockets. Horticulture Display Grand Champion Alex Brinkmeier, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Johnathon Campbell, Davis Rockets; Outdoor Houseplants Grand Champion Sabrina Lewis, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Sidney Devries, Harlem Helpers. Flower Gardening Trophy Winners – Melissa Lochowitz and Sara Miller.

CROPS

Corn Grand Champion & Trophy Mark Engelkens, Rainbow Rangers; Reserve Champion Josh Bolen, German Valley Golden Eagles; Small Grains Grand Champion Kevin Koester, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Elizabeth Clay, Country Cuzins; Soybeans Grand Champion Ben Miller, German Valley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Ben Thomas, Pearl Valley Rangers. Trophy Winner Kevin Koester. CATS Best Kitten Of Show – Grand Champion & Trophy Bill Werkheiser, Lena Live Wires; Reserve Champion Lila Hall, Lena Live Wires; Best Adult Male Cat Grand Champion & Trophy James Curran, Lena Live Wires; Best Adult Female Cat Grand Champion & Trophy Paige Kercher, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Val Curran, Lena Live Wires; Best Altered Cat Grand Champion & Trophy Sarah Wilhelms, Florence Crickets; Reserve Champion Paige Kercher, Country Cuzins; Decorated Cage Or Carrsier Grand Champion Jessica Sander, German Valley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Katie Engelkens, Rainbow Rangers.

HORSES

Jr. Showmanship (8-14) Grand Champion & Trophy Kelsey Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Joanna Esker, Lucky Lancers; Sr. Showmanship (15- 19) Grand Champion & Trophy Tina Kerr, Thundering Hooves Saddle Club; Jr. Horse Showmanship Grand Champion & Trophy Liza Howe, Winslow Clovers; Showman Of Showman Trophy Kelsey Miller. Pony At Halter Grand Champion & Trophy Ross Barker, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Chelsey Devries, Thundering Hooves Saddle Club; Horse At Halter Grand Champion & Trophy Phillip Barker, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Joanna Esker, Lucky Lancers; English Performance Horse Grand Champion & Trophy Kelsey Miller; Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Taryn Boals, Snappy Snazzers; Western Performance Horse Grand Champion & Trophy Kelsey Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Lani Kasten, German Valley Golden Eagles; Western Performance Pony Grand Champion & Trophy Ross Barker, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Chelsey Devries, Thundering Hooves Saddle Club; Gymkhana Grand Champion & Trophy Phillip Barker, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champio n Kelsey Miller, Davis Rockets

RABBITS

Purebred Rabbit Grand Champion & Trophy Ben Hulfachor, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Ethan Kercher, Country Cuzins; Opposite Purebred Rabbit Grand Champion & Trophy Paige Kercher, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Paige Kercher, Country Cuzins; Crossbred Rabbit Grand Champion & Trophy Jacob Barr, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Matt Gann, German Valley Golden Eagles; Opposite Crossbred Rabbit Grand Champion & Trophy Nicholas Bussian, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Mandy Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Meat Pen Grand Champion & Trophy Ryan Gann, German Valley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Ben Hulfachor, Snappy Snazzers; Jr. Showmanship(8-12) Grand Champion & Trophy Ben Hulfachor, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Nicole Devries, Snappy Snazzers; Sr. Showmanship (13-19) Grand Champion & Trophy Phil Barker, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Melissa Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Cavy Grand Champion & Trophy Val Curran, Lena Live Wires.

POULTRY

Pair Of Market Birds Grand Champion & Trophy Tina Kerr, Lena Lucky Clovers; Reserve Champion Allison Bamberg, Country Cuzins; Pair Laying Hens Grand Champion & Trophy Mark Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Reserve Champion Allison Bamberg, Cuzsins; American Class Chickens, Grand Champion & Trophy Sarah Chritz, Country Critters; Reserve Champion Michelle Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Asiatic Class Chickens Grand Champion & Trophy Allison Bamberg; Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Emily Myers, Lena Live Wires; English Class Chickens Grand Champion & Trophy Sarah Chritz, Country Critters; Reserve Champion Mark Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Mediterranean Class Chickens Allison Bamberg, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Carie Lynn Meinert, Country Critters; Continental Class Chickens, Grand Champion & Trophy Allison Bamberg, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Melissa Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Other Standard Breed Chickens Grand Champion & Trophy Elaine Martindale, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Mark Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Bantams Grand Champion & Trophy Alice Brinkmeier, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Nathan Myers, Lena Live Wires; Pair Turkeys Grand Champion & Trophy Bill Werkheiser, Lena Live Wires; Ducks Grand Champion & Trophy Melissa Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Reserve Champion Johnathon Campbell, Davis Rockets; Geese Grand Champion & Trophy Johnathon Campbell, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Tina Kerr, Lena Lucky Clovers; Pigeons/Other Species Grand Champion & Trophy Jessica Grismore, Country Critters; Reserve Champion Melissa Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Best Of Show Poultry Trophy Alice Brinkmeier. Jr. Showmanship Grand Champion & Trophy Elaine Martindale, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Jacob Barr, Davis Rockets; Intermediate Showmanship Grand Champion & Trophy Tina Kerr, Lena Lucky Clovers; Reserve Champion Melissa Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers; Sr. Showmanship Grand Champion & Trophy Allison Bamberg, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Mark Bronkema, Pearl Valley Rangers.

GOATS

Jr. Champion Dairy Goat Grand Champion & Trophy Jessica Sander, German Valley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Laura Miller, Davis Rockets; Sr. Champion Dairy Goat Grand Champion & Trophy Laura Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Jessica Sander, German Valley Golden Eagles; Grand Champion Dairy Goat Grand Champion & Trophy Laura Miller, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Jessica Sander, German Valley Golden Eagles; Pygmy Goats Grand Champion & Trophy Jessica Sander Engelking, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Carie Lynn Meinert, Country Critters; Showmanship Grand Champion & Trophy Christopher Sander, German Valley Golden Eagles; Showmanship Challenge Laura Miller, Davis Rockets.

SWINE

Market Gilt Grand Champion & Trophy Mallory Runte, German Valley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Alex Brinkmeier, Pearl City Hornets; Barr Grand Champion & Trophy Adam Block, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Jase Baldauf, Winslow Clovers; Pair Of Barrows Grand Champion & Trophy Jase Baldauf, Winslow Clovers; Reserve Champion Bryce Keltner, Lena Live Wires; Pair Of Gilts Grand Champion & Trophy Andrew Gilmour, Snappy Snazzers; Reserve Champion Alex Brinkmeier, Pearl City Hornets; Showmanship 8-10 Grand Champion & Trophy Jacob Moest, Lena Live Wires; 11-12 Grand Champion & Trophy Bryce Keltner, Lena Live Wires; Age 13-14 Grand Champion & Trophy Sarah Gilmour, Snappy Snazzers, 15-19 Grand Champion & Trophy Scott Heimerdinger, Pearl City Hornets; Club Exhibit – Winslow Clovers

BEEF

Market Steers: Other Purebred/Crossbred Grand Champion & Trophy Jacob Gilbertson, Lena Lucky Clovers; Reserve Champion Jessica Sander Good, German Valley Golden Eagles; Simmental Grand Champion & Trophy Mackenzie Erwin, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Evan Dornink, Davis Rockets; Angus Grand Champion & Trophy Erin Mahoney, Winslow Clovers; Reserve Champion Erik Dornink, Davis Rockets; Hereford Grand Champion & Trophy Brock Musser; Reserve Champion Kerstin Curry, Pearl City Hornets; Shorthorn Grand Champion & Trophy Jacob Snyder, Lena Live Wires; Reserve Champion Sarah Thomas, Pearl Valley Rangers; Market Heifer Grand Champion & Trophy Jacob Gilbertson, Lena Lucky Clovers; Reserve Champion Caleb Gilbertson, Lena Lucky Clovers; Grand Champion 4-H Steer – Jacob Gilbertson. Breeding Classes: Simmental Grand Champion & Trophy Erik Dornink, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Ben Thomas, Pearl City Hornets; Crossbred Grand Champion & Trophy Joshua Bolen, German Valley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Jacob Snyder, Lena Live Wires; Angus Grand Champion & Trophy Evan Dornink, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Aaron Dinderman, Pearl Valley Rangers; Hereford Grand Champion & Trophy Kyle Wichman, German Valley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Ben Thomas, Pearl Valley Rangers; Shorthorn Grand Champion & Trophy Erin Mahoney, Winslow Clovers; Jacob Mack, Pearl City Hornets; Other Breeds Grand Champion & Trophy Devin Mielke, Country Critters; Liza Howe, Winslow Clovers; Overall Female Grand Champion & Trophy Erin Mahoney, Winslow Clovers; Reserve Champion Evan Dornink, Davis Rockets; Bucket Calf Grand Champion & Trophy Renita Krusey, Grand Champion; Club Exhibit – Pearl City Hornets; Rate Of Gain 1st Place Russell Wire, Lena Lucky Clovers; 2nd Place Tyler Thomas, Pearl Valley Rangers

DAIRY

Purebred Holsteins Grand Champion & Trophy Glen Meier, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Laura Lyford, Davis Rockets; Grade Holstein Grand Champion & Trophy Jered Simler, Pearl Valley Rangers; Reserve Champion Nicole Devries, Snappy Snazzers; Ayrshire Grand Champion & Trophy Janine Wingert, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Janine Wingert; Brown Swiss Grand Champion & Trophy Caleb Heck, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Ethan Heck, Country Cuzins; Guernsey Grand Champion & Trophy Vanessa Dinderman, Pearl Valley Rangers; Reserve Champion Michael Dinderman, Pearl Valley Rangers; Jersey Grand Champion & Trophy Luke Brinkmeier, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Luke Brinkmeier, Country Cuzins; Best Uddered Cow Laura Lyford, Davis Rockets; Reserve Champion Glen Meier, Country Cuzins; Showmanship: 8 Yr. Old Grand Champion & Trophy Callina Rockey, Country Cuzins; 9-10 Yrs Grand Champion & Trophy Lindsey Zettle, Davis Rockets; 11-12 Yrs. Grand Champion & Trophy Carley Rote, Snappy Snazzers; 13-14 Yrs. Ethan Heck, Country Cuzins; 15-19 Grand Champion & Trophy Glen Meier, Country Cuzins; Club Exhibit – Country Country Cuzins.

SHEEP

Yearling Ram Grand Champion & Trophy Misti Williams, GValley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Ryan Gann, GValley Golden Eagles; Purebred Ram Lamb Grand Champion & Trophy Micki Williams, GValley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Nicole Egan, GValley Golden Eagles; Aged/Yearling Ewe Grand Champion & Trophy Nicole Egan, GValley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Ashley Quies, Snappy Snazzers; Purebred Ewe Lamb Grand Champion & Trophy Natalie Huston, Country Cuzins; Reserve Champion Sidney Devries, Harlem Helpers; Pen Breeding Lambs Grand Champion & Trophy Nicole Egan, GValley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Ashley Quies, Snappy Snazzers; Flock, Nicole Egan, GValley Golden Eagles; Reserve Champion Ashley Quies, Snappy Snazzers; 4-H Market Lamb Grand Champion & Trophy Jacob Snook, Pearl City Hornets; Reserve Champion Janine Wingert, Pearl City Hornets; Pair Of Market Lambs Grand Champion & Trophy Janine Wingert; Reserve Champion Matt Gann, GValley Golden Eagles. Showmanship 8-11 Yrs. Grand Champion & Trophy Mollie Miller, Pearl Valley Rangers; 12-14 Yrs. Grand Champion & Trophy Lani Kasten, GValley Golden Eagles; 15-19 Yrs. Ashley Quies, Snappy Snazzers; Showman Of Showman – Micki Williams, GValley Golden Eagles; Club Exhibit - German Valley Golden Eagles

- –Marian Wright Edelman

4-H FAMILY FUN NIGHT

*Sunday, October 10, 2004

*5:30 – 8:00 p.m.

*At the YMCA in Freeport

• Open Gym, Swimming, Movie & Popcorn
• Racquetball (bring your own equipment)

*Cost is $5 per person OR $15 per family

(Anyone age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

*Refreshments furnished!

This event is open to all Stephenson County 4-H families and their friends. If you bring some friends interested in joining 4-H, then both you and your friend(s) will get your names entered in a drawing for some REALLY cool prizes!

RSVP by turning in the attached slip and your money to the Extension Office by Wednesday, September 29, 2004! We must have 90 people or this event will be cancelled. If event is cancelled, all money will be refunded.

This event is being organized by the: Stephenson County 4-H Expansion and Review Committee–Club Enhancement Sub-Committee.

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(Please return this portion of the form to the Extension Office no later than Wed., Sept. 29, 2004)

Registration Form Name(s):	__________________________	___________________________
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Phone Number:	______________________	Enclosed is $_________

My family and our guests agree to abide by the 4-H Code of Conduct.

(Signature of Parent or Guardian)

September:

16 Records Judging
20 Federation
28 Leader's Meeting 7:30 p.m.

October:

3-9 National 4-H Week
12 Superintendent Meeting
18 Federation
27 Officer's Training