Winnebago County Fair Dates 2005: August 16-21

State Fair Dates 2005: August 12-21

State Fair 4-H Exhibit Reports are available at the Extension Office and online at www.extension.uiuc.edu/winnebago

The Extension Office will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 30.

We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help transport 4-H projects to and from the Illinois State Fair in August. An exact date will be determined later. Any help loading, unloading and hauling would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Please call the Extension Office at 986-4357 if you think you may be able to help.

Special Note: Project exhibit requirements have changed for this year. Please check the Program Book carefully!

Important Clover Program Book Info: Please read ALL rules and regulations for the Winnebago County 4-H Show. Each class also has it's own rules. It is important to be aware that a class's description may be continued from page to page. Don't forget to turn the page to be sure you find ALL the information pertaining to your project.

Food Decorating Changes!!! This year the cake, cookie, and cupcake decorating will be judged on June 15 at 4 p.m. at the Extension Office. Changes are as follows: · Exhibitors need to bring a frosted cake or artificial cake to judging to be decorated in front of the judge. · Exhibitors will need to bring all their cake decorating supplies for decorating the cake in front of the judge. · After the judging is complete the judge will talk with the 4-Her about the project. Call before June 1 to register.

Sponsors for 4-H Fair: Each year we look for additional award sponsors for the 4-H Fair. The sponsors could be anyone–an individual, a club, an organization, a business, etc. If you know of anyone or have suggestions of sponsors, please let us know. We appreciate your help.

Past Club Banners Wanted!!! This year the 4-H Restaurant would like to display 4-H banners from past years. Please call the extension office and let us know if you have any banners that the restaurant can use

Program Book Coming Soon! The Winnebago County 2004-2005 Program Book will be available soon. There are A LOT of changes this year so please read ALL RULES carefully and CALL THE EXTENSION OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS! The program book is also available on the Winnebago County Extension Website at www.extension.uiuc.edu/winnebago .

Coggins Test for Horses: All Illinois Equine 12 months and older participating in an advertised equine event–a show, rodeo, exhibition, trial ride, or horse fair, that is posted or media promoted-shall be accompanied by a negative test for equine infectious anemia/E.I.A. (Coggins/Elisa) conducted within one year. This includes all horses being sold, traded, or leaded within Illinois. Also remember that any horse taken over a state line must have a valid veterinarian health certificate as well as the above papers.

April 17-April 23 was National Volunteer week. We would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of our volunteers. You are special people whose dedication, knowledge and skills make a difference. Thank you for caring and giving so much of yourself. We truly appreciate everything you do! THANK YOU TO OUR CLUB LEADERS AND HELPERS FOR ALL YOU DO.

Burritt Winners
Barb Frampton

Centerville Knot Ketchers
Tammy Wakeley

Guilford Gainers
Alice Hallin
Marlene Strohman

Harrison Hotshots
Judi Schmeling
Andrea Saladino

Kili Kish Rock
Ann Myrvold

Machesney Pilots
Susan Schumacher
Sue Hackl

New England Banner
Kathy Palmer

North Main Rustlers
Janet Pollock

Northern Stars
Jane Lang
Jon Lang

Owen Blue Bonnets
Elizabeth Carlson

Rockfordettes
Kelly Schaeffer

Roc Vale Road Runners
Pat Veach

Seward Determination
Darla Cunningham
Theresa Hill
Jan Mitchell

Stars Stripes & Clovers
Alan Arenson
Mary Ann Arenson

Tri River Tryers
Jeanne Walton

Winnebago Wide Awakes
Shannon Lapp

Additional Volunteers

We also have a number of club and project committee volunteers in addition to our 4-H leaders who serve a very important role in the Winnebago County 4-H program: Ralph Koning, Rich Beuth, Tim Strathman, Paul & Sue Keller, Janice Klever, Mac Camac, Brian Lyons, Stan Phelps, Dennis Cross, John Sohner, Philip Summers, Bill & Sherry Teeter, Robert & Sue Kinney, Shelly Hershberger, Nick & Candy Bartholomew, DennisFreedlund, Barbara Madison, Warren & Vicki Lyford, Rebecca Stegmair, Craig Hackl, Sam DiRaimando, Ed Specht, Kathy Crandall, Linda Winche, Brian Reusch, Laura Walton, David & Sandy Tucker, Tom, Robert & Keeta Jo Bemis, Lori Campbell, Ray & Sue Heinke, Fred Hoople, Dan & Deb Hamilton, Trina Bloom, David Nosbisch, Alan & Tim Barry, Connie & Kirsten Gleasman, Nina Ward, Bonnie Brown, Bonnie Gesin, Wanda Kloster, Pam Johnson, Mary & Marissa White, Pegfy Slater, Char & Stacy Mayland, Ellen Zarnick, Bert & Debbie Carlson, Don Sughroue, Mike Richolson, Wayne Lyford, Roger Larson, Kathy Spataro, Ivan Winche, Gary Shedd, Phil Mathieu, Dave Weber, Debbie Sohner, Ben & Darcy Dolan, Gene Kaeding, Gayle Haab, Karen Freudenberg, Chris Michaelis, Kris DalSanto, John Bomgarden, Ray Laube, Derek Watts, Trevor Olson, Sid Moate, Joel Sharp.

There are many more volunteers who lend a hand whenever needed without being a 4-H leader or serving on a committee. To all our wonderful volunteers – A GIANT THANK YOU!