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Bailey Biniecki Support Staff 734-240-3182

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Ashley Frye 4-H Program Coordinator

734-240-3188 fryeashl@msu.edu

Sara Lewis 4-H Program Coordinator

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Address 963 S. Raisinville Rd Monroe, MI 48161

Main 734-240-3170 Fax 734-240-3183

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Welcome Back Claudia Paddy–

2019 Monroe County 4-H Intern! I wanted to take a few moments to introduce to you our 2019 intern, Clau-dia Paddy, who will be spending her summer with us here in the Monroe Extension Office as well as the surrounding counties. Claudia will be with us May 13th through Monday, August 5th.

Claudia has been heavily involved in the Monroe County 4-H program for 13 years particularly in the small animal and leadership project areas. She has completed her second year as a student at Michigan State University. Claudia is very much looking forward to being challenged again in the work we can provide to her in an effort to learn more about MSU Extension her second year and further develop her knowledge and skills. She will be in charge of helping us create SPIN, or special interest, Clubs to run for 6 weeks at a time. Be on the lookout for these clubs to begin this summer.

Welcome Claudia!

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Joshua Salenbien

Larry Kreps Memorial Scholarship

Joshua Salenbien is an 18-year-old senior at Dundee High School. Not only

is he involved in NHS, band, cross country, track, and diving at his school,

he has been a part of numerous community service projects including a

blood drive, working with Habitat for Humanity, day camps, and bible

school. His free time is spent helping his Grandpa on the farm and baling

hay and straw with his dad. Josh plans to attend the University of Michigan

majoring in chemistry.

Clay Sampson

Larry Kreps Memorial Scholarship

Clay Sampson is 18 years old and a senior at Ida High School. His 4-H

career has included raising steers, pigs, chickens, and ducks. Clay is

also a dedicated athlete playing football, basketball, and baseball and

led his peers as captain of the football and basketball teams for two

years. He works on his family farm along with Generators Plus in Ida,

MI. Clay will be attending Monroe County Community College.

Paige Elizabeth Funchion

Larry Hammons Memorial Scholarship

Paige is an 18 year old senior at Milan High School. She has been actively

involved in numerous clubs serving in leadership roles as Equestrian Team

captain, Horse and Pony Board Treasurer, Historian, and Queen, Monroe

County State Delegate and State Medalist, Junior Superintendent, MSU

Hippology team member, and volunteer with Ignite Church among others.

Paige will be majoring in engineering at either Michigan State University or

University of Toledo.

Katrina Lomas

Monroe County 4-H Shooting Sports Association Scholarship & 4-H

Cat Board Scholarship

Katrina is 17 and the current Monroe County 4-H Queen. She is an active

member of many 4-H clubs including Faithful Friends, C.S.I., Sharpshoot-

ers, Shooting Sports Association, Teen Ambassadors, Small Animal Associ-

ation, Cat Program, Terra Quest, Youth Leadership Board, and Expansion

and Review Committee. Katrina has helped on, and led, numerous commu-

nity service projects through her involvement in 4-H as well as the Rotary

Club. She will be attending Monroe County Community College.

Courtney Hotchkiss

Larry Kreps Memorial Scholarship

Courtney is an 18 year old member of The Showstoppers 4-H club. She has

enjoyed being a showman raising rabbits, chickens, turkeys, pigs, and

steers during her 4-H career. In addition to the Monroe County Fair, Court-

ney has also traveled with the MI Shows Program to compete in steer

shows across the state. She was selected as a DARE role model and Links

mentor at Ida High School and she is also a Dundee FFA member. She will

be attending Stautzenberger College and pursuing a career as a Veterinary

Technician.

Anna Hutchison

Monroe County 4-H Shooting Sports Association Scholarship

Anna is 17 years old and current President of the Shooting Sports Asso-

ciation. She attends Airport High School and is part of their Advanced

Women’s Choir, tennis team, and trapshooting team. Anna is also an

usher and vacation bible school volunteer for her church, St. John’s Lu-

theran Church, in Waltz. She plans to attend Concordia University Ann

Arbor to purse a degree in nursing.

Elisabeth Brockman

Charles Knabusch Memorial Scholarship

Elisabeth is 18 and a member of Country Kids 4H club. Through her 4-H ca-

reer, she has participated with Teen Ambassadors, Slow Spokes, Exploration

Days, New Horizons, Adopt-a-Highway, Fair Board Youth Representative, in-

cluding countless community service projects. Betsy says her involvement in 4

-H has given her leadership and communication skills that will certainly benefit

her future. She is also a talented performer in theater, dance, and choir and

currently serves as the music director at her church. Elisabeth will be attending

Monroe County Community College then transferring to Eastern Michigan for

Music Therapy.

Kaleigh Esquibel

Paul McGuire Memorial Scholarship

Kaleigh is 17 and the current Vice-President of her 4-H club, the Southern

Sun Trailblazers. She credits 4-H for teaching her patience, leadership

skills, public speaking, and how to be a great role model. She has volun-

teered for AG Day, helped as a Junior Superintendent, volunteered with the

Animal shelter along with working at Apple Charlies and Calder Dairy Farm.

Kaleigh plans to attend Henry Ford Community College majoring in Applied

Science/ASL Interpreter.

Grant Sonnenberg

Larry Hammons Memorial Scholarship

Grant is an 18 year old senior at St. Francis de Sales of Toledo. He is a

leader among his peers as the Student Body President, Captain of the

Golf and Track and Field teams, school ambassador, and student leader

of the November Salesian Conference. Grant has also helped in numer-

ous community service projects totaling nearly 500 hours across the

Greater Toledo Area. He will be attending Michigan State University Eli

Broad Business College for Finance or Agri Business.

Grace Herkimer

Larry Kreps Memorial Scholarship

Grace is 18 and the current Junior Livestock Association Secretary. She is part

of the Ida High School Soccer team and Trap Shooting Team. As a long time 4

-Her, she has been a member of the Huckleberry Hounds club, President of

Klover Kids club, Secretary of the Monroe County Dog Board, and has shown

sheep, dogs, and chickens. Grace volunteers with the Ida United Methodist

Church, Adopt-a-Road, Dundee FFA AG day, and Monroe County AG day.

She is excited to continue her education at Michigan State University to pursue

a degree in Agricultural Operations.

Faith Hosler

Larry Kreps III and Larry Kreps Scholarship

Faith is a senior at Ida High School and member of the Country Charmers 4

-H club. She has raised livestock throughout her 4-H career and credits this

experience for teaching her hard work, dedication, sense of responsibility.

Faith plans on attending the University of Toledo and enlisting in the Ohio

Air National Guard. She wants to study logistics and communications and

pursue a career in agriculture and logistics.

Anthony Vandermeer

Charles Knabusch Memorial Scholarship

Anthony is a 17 year old senior at Ida High School where he plays on the

golf team. He is involved in the Expansion and Review Committee, Youth

Leadership Board, 4-H Council, and has been a member, Corresponding

Secretary, and President for the Small Animal Association. He has en-

joyed several opportunities to serve in the community volunteering with

MCOP Lord’s Harvest Pantry, God’s Works kitchen, and the Lutheran

Home. Anthony will be attending the University of Findlay in their Pre-

Veterinary Medicine program.

Craig Lajiness Jr.

Charles Knabusch Memorial Scholarship

Craig is a 17 year old senior at Ida High School. He has enjoyed raising and

showing poultry and swine projects at the Monroe County Fair. As the current

President of his 4-H club, Craig has been a leader in numerous community

service projects. His favorite efforts were building wood duck boxes for the

DNR and making fidget blankets for residents at a nursing home. Craig is cur-

rently dual enrolled with Monroe County Community College and has been ac-

cepted in Mercy College of Ohio’s radiology program.

Noah Doederlein

Judy See Monroe County 4-H Academic Scholarship

Noah is an 18 year old senior at Airport High School where he has served

as President of National Honor Society, Secretary of the Interact Club,

Class President, as well a leader on the Quiz Bowl, Cross Country and

Track and Field teams. He has been a 4-H participant at the local, state,

and national levels taking on numerous leadership roles throughout his ca-

reer. Some highlights of his involvement have been attending the Royal Ag-

ricultural Fair in Toronto, Canada, Citizenship Washington Focus in Wash-

ington D.C., and National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. He currently

serves on the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council working with

MSU Extension advisors to start service campaigns across the state. Noah

would like to become a legislative aide in the federal government and will be

continuing his education at Michigan State University, James Madison Col-

lege.

Lilly Anderson

Marie Siebarth Memorial Scholarship

Lilly is an 18 year old senior at Summerfield High School where she is in-

volved in the Student Prevention Leadership Team, Yearbook staff, cross

country, softball, and basketball teams. As a member of the Ottawa Lake

Servers, she has helped and led many community service projects help-

ing cancer patients, assisted living residents, Monroe Humane Society,

Meals on Wheels, Ebeid Hospice Center. Lilly is currently dual enrolled

through Lourdes and will be continuing her nursing education at Kellogg

Community College.

Paige Sweet

Paul McGuire Memorial Scholarship

Paige Sweet is 19 years old and currently attends Michigan State University.

She is part of Teen Ambassadors, New Horizons, Small Animal Board, and the

State Youth Leadership Council. Paige enjoys public speaking, community

service projects, and traveling through 4-H. She has had the opportunity to in-

tern for Senator Dale Zorn communicating with constituents in the district. In

college, Paige as also become a member of Women in Business and Alpha

Phi Omega. She will be continuing her education at Michigan State University

Sydney Janssen

Judy See Monroe County 4-H Academic Scholarship

Sydney Janssen is 19 years old and a member of the Country Charmers 4-

H club. She participates in the beef, swine, and rabbit project areas. The Ida

High School alum has been National Honor Society President, Junior Live-

stock Association President, a Young Life ministry leader, and Bluestreak

Buddy Peer Mentor. Sydney will be continuing at Michigan State University

to complete her degree in Biosystems Engineering.

Dominique Milkovich

Marie Siebarth and Larry See Monroe County 4-H Academic Scholar-

ships

Dominique is 17 years old and a senior at Summerfield High School

where she has played softball and volleyball, and participated with Na-

tional Honor Society, Pep Club, Gardening Club, and Student Council.

Dominique has also served as Secretary of the Horse and Pony Board,

President of Hearts and Hooves 4-H club, and President of Funny Farm 4

-Hers club. She will be attending Central Michigan University to pursure

Marketing or Pre-Law.

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LAST CHANCE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS

FOR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS!!

Small Animal

It is mandatory for all small animal exhibitors to attend at least

one of the following educational workshops to exhibit at the

Monroe County Fair:

Fitting & Showing Clinic (incl. Cats & Dogs) Monday, June 10 @ 6pm

Dogs

It is mandatory for one member of each family to attend at least

one of the following educational workshops to exhibit at the

Monroe County Fair:

Fitting & Showing Clinic Monday, June 10@ 6pm

Large Animal

It is mandatory for one member of each family to attend at least

one of the following every other year to exhibit at the Mon-

roe County Fair

Fitting & Showing Clinic-Sheep Monday, June 10 @ 6:30pm

It is mandatory for one member of each family to attend at least

one of the following annually to exhibit at the Monroe Coun-

ty Fair:

Fitting & Showing Clinic-Swine Monday, June 10 @ 6pm

Fitting & Showing Clinic-Goats Monday, June 10 @ 7pm

Horse & Pony

Its is mandatory for one parent or guardian to be present at one

of the following annually to exhibit at the Monroe County Fair:

Monday, June 10 6pm @ Activity Center

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2019 Fair Dormitory Update

Unfortunately due to changes in MSU’s Youth Safety and Overnight Housing Poli-

cy, 4-H Council will not be able to offer the 4-H Dormitory experience at the 2019

Fair.

During the week of fair, the 4-H dormitories and showers within the activity cen-

ter will not be available for use. Showers and changing facilities around the

grounds are available as usual.

Fair Floats

Interested in building a float for the 2019 Monroe County

Fair kick off parade?? Entry forms can be found on the Mon-

roe Fair website: www.monroecountyfair.com or at the 4-H

Extension Office

2019 Theme:

“There’s No Time Like Fair Time”

2019 4-H Parade of Flags & Flag Competition

Clubs are highly encouraged to have a member carry their club flag in the fair pa-

rade on Sunday, July 28th. Register your member and flag with the Parade of Flags

form. Members carrying flags MUST have a 4-H Fair shirt being sold by Teen Am-

bassadors ($10).

This is open to ALL clubs who currently have flags or would like to design a new

one! Flags will be turned in at the Fair Parade on Sunday of Fair to be judged and

remain on display in front of the 4-H Activity Center. CASH PRIZE AWARDS: 1ST-$50,

2ND-$30, 3RD-$20.

Entry forms are available at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/monroe/

monroe_county_4_h/monroe_county_4_h_1_1

Fair Registration Day

Community leaders or their designated club representative must submit complet-

ed fair forms on June 14th between 1pm & 7pm at the 4-H Activity Center. Regis-

trations will not be accepted from individuals—Only registrations being turned in

as a club from the club representative will be accepted. It is extremely important

that all members get all of the information to their leaders in time for them to sub-

mit the forms.

Registrations for fair will only be accepted on June 14th, between 1:00 and

7:00pm at the 4-H Activity Center.

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Market Livestock Tags

If you have any questions, need help, or your animal

loses a tag, please call your Superintendent immedi-

ately.

Beef-Lee Chapman 734-586-2179

Sheep– Mark Chapman 734-755-3158

Swine– Ray Kuehnlein 734-777-3215

The market specie Superintendents will be doing random checks of

beef, sheep and swine projects this year so make sure your animal is

where it is supposed to be!

SAVE THE DATE:

JLA & SAA invites you to the annual Barn Set-up Tues-

day July 10th @ 6pm. Please come ready to work!

Gloves, tools and extra help is appreciated!

FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED!!

Attention Swine Exhibitors!

Don’t forget pictures of you and your market hog to be used in the

auction are due to Sara (seitzsa1@msu.ed) no later than Swine check

in day!

Please be sure to include the 4-H members name in the email!

Do not send altered photos, photo collages, pictures with digital

frames, etc.

This is a excellent example of what we are

looking for :)

Fair Reminders Fair will be here before we know it, and we want to make sure you are all prepared. Listed be-

low are some important things to remember.

Premium Catalogs & Registrations: Your community Leader will have all fair registration

materials for members to complete in order to exhibit at the 2019 Monroe County Fair. Mem-

bers should check with their club leaders to see when they want the completed paperwork

turned in. It is the responsibility of the Community Leader to submit all registrations for their

club. Individual registrations will NOT be accepted on June 14th, they MUST be turned in as a

club. If you have questions please contact your Community Leader. PLEASE REMEMBER: Use

the back pages from the premium catalog-THE PAGES WITH THE CLOVERS. All 4-H pages have

small clovers on the top of each page; these indicate the 4-H divisions.

Premiums You will be receiving premiums this year for everything except Market Livestock.

The Fair Board will be paying $3.00 for blue ribbons, $2.00 for red and $1.00 for white.

Monroe County Fair Dates: July 28th-August 3rd.

Monroe County Fair Theme: “There’s No Time Like Fair Time”

NEW Cloverbud Section: All Cloverbud projects can be found in Section 80 of the Premium

Catalog

Special thanks to HEARTT, all the volunteers at the 4-H Garage Sales, money is being raised

through these events are helping to pay for the ribbons and rosettes for the 2019 Fair.

All Fair registrations MUST be turned in by your leader, or designated repre-

sentative, on June 14th at the 4-H Activity Center. Registration hours are 1pm to

7pm that day. NO exceptions will be made and NO late forms will be accepted!!

Addendum to Premium Catalog: The following page is an addendum to the 2019 Monroe

County Fair Premium Catalog . Unfortunately the highlighted changes and additions were not

included in the print. This document takes precedent over the previously published versions

of rules and regulations found in the 2019 Fair Premium Catalog. Effective 5/2/2019.

Copies of the addendum and other fair forms are available at the Extension Office and online

at : https://www.canr.msu.edu/monroe/monroe_county_4_h/monroe_county_4_h_1_1

4-H Royalty As we approach the 2019 Monroe County Fair royalty nomination are upon us.

You can be nominated through their local community clubs, county boards,

committees, or special projects. The 2018-2019 4-H Royalty Katrina Lomas,

Ethan Harbaugh, Alana Aluph and Camden Schmidt have done an outstanding job

and continue to represent us well.

It is encouraged that you participate in the interview process which will be held on

Tuesday, July 16th at 7:00pm at the 4-H Activity Center on the fairgrounds. Please dress

appropriately for interview. To be eligible for being named county royalty, you

MUST participate in an in person interview. No Phone interviews will be allowed.

As candidates, you are invited to ride on a float in the Fair Parade on Sunday, July 28th

at 1:00pm. Meet at the parade start site by 12:00pm if you wish to ride.

The 2019-2020 4-H Royalty Contest will be held Wednesday, July 31st at 7:00pm in the

Andersons Show Arena. Each 4-Her will be introduced and presented with a certificate

recognizing them for their participation.

25 STATEWIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4-H Events and Workshops D j

June 1: 4-H Children’s Garden Geocache Event

Plant and Soil Sciences Building, East Lansing

This event is for everyone interested in spending a day on a geocaching adventure. Bring a

picnic lunch and come spend the day in the gardens.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-children-s-garden-geocache-event

June 8: 4-H Day at Michigan’s Adventure

Michigan Adventures, Muskegon

Support 4-H and enjoy a day of fun with 4-H friends. Tickets are $26.00 per guest and includes

use of both parks. Advanced purchase is required.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-day-at-michigan-s-adventure

June 11: Interviewing Success

Online webinar

This webinar will help youth 13 years and older prepare for job, scholarship and award

interviews. Topics include what to wear, how to answer tough questions and more.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/interviewing-success-june-11

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June 14: MSU Tollgate Starry Night on the Farm Family Overnight 2019

Tollgate Farm and Education Center, Novi

This family-oriented visit will give you a rare glimpse into what goes on after sundown on the

farm. Registration is required.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/msu-tollgate-starry-night-on-the-farm-family-overnight-

2019

June 15: Archery Regional Training

Livingston Conservation and Sports Association, Brighton

This training is open for adults and teens 14 years and older who would like to become certified

instructors for the 4-H Shooting Sports program.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/archery-regional-training

June 22: State 4-H Goat Show

MSU Pavilion, East Lansing

Kick off the show season and exhibit your goats at the 2019 Michigan State 4-H Goat Show.

Registration is due by June 17.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/2019-michigan-state-4-h-goat-show

June 26: Floral Design Workshop

Isabella County Building, Mount Pleasant

Learn tips and tricks to make your flowers extraordinary. Have fun while learning about

flowers and use your creativity to design a flower arrangement like a pro.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/floral-design-workshop-isabella-county

For the most up-to-date events listing, go to http://4h.msue.msu.edu/events.

Great Neighbor Photo Contest

Tractor Supply Co. (TSC)is holding its yearly Great Neighbor Photo contest. Until June 16, Michigan 4-H members and FFA youth have the opportunity to submit a memorable photo of 4-H or FFA projects. The photo should illustrate how you have made a positive impact in your community. Include with the photo a brief caption explaining your photo submission in 200 words or less. TSC will recognize three winners at each stop along their fair tour route as a way to highlight the differences that both 4-H and FFA make in their communities. Each winner will be presented with a plaque and a TSC gift pack. To learn more about the contest, visit https://www.tractorsupply.com/landing-pages_events_fair-tour.

26 STATEWIDE NEWS AREA

Explore your personal wellness with

4-H Healthy U @ MSU Are you interested in learning more about living a nutritious and

healthy lifestyle by maintaining your physical and mental health?

If the answer is yes, join Michigan 4-H for a one day program at

Michigan State University on August 2.

Participants of the program will be provided information on

nutrition, physical fitness and emotional health, with tips

regarding how to maintain your health throughout the year. The

event will be held on campus, with a check-in time at 9:30 a.m. and will last till 5:00 p.m.

To attend this event, the cost is $35.00 for 4-H members and $50.00 for non 4-H members. The cost of the event includes meals, a t-shirt and camp materials. To learn more, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_health_food_science_camp/ and make plans to register by July 12.

2019 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence award winners Author: Betty Jo Krosnicki

Every year, counties across Michigan offer 4-H youth, ages 11 and 12, the opportunity to participate in Michigan 4-H State Awards’ 4-H Mark of Excellence essay contest. The essay theme is “Because of 4-H, I can…” and the youth referred to a variety of memorable experiences in their time as 4-H’ers.

As part of the contest, up to two 4-H youth essays from each country are selected to be recognized as award winners. In 2019, the following 37 4-H members from 26 counties were selected as the 2019 Mark of Excellence county winners.

Each recipient received a medal, and their winning essays were added to the Mark of Excellence history book at the Michigan 4-H Foundation and State 4-H Office at MSU Extension. The essays are also on display at the Kettunen Center in Tustin, Michigan. Congratulations to our winners!

4-H Exploration Days 50th

Celebration

Join 4-H alumni, retirees and friends at an ice cream social celebrating 50 years of 4-H Exploration Days. Attendees of the event will have the opportunity to share stories of past 4-H Exploration Days, hear current 4-H experiences, enjoy the 4-H Children’s Gardens and celebrate with treats. Reservations are required, to learn more visit: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-exploration-days-50th-celebration.

Alpena County: A’va Maria Mitchell

Berrien County: Derrick J. Freehling and Isabelle Noel Hunn

Cass County: Leah Shelby and Savannah Shelby

Chippewa County: Jessy Baron

Clare County: Haley Schunk and Allison Whitaker

Clinton County: Natalie Bounds

Genesee County: Elizabeth Hartmann

Gratiot County: Brayden Bonga and Paisley Hansen

Ionia County: Alyssa Possehn and Nicole Trierweiler

Iosco County: Symphonie J. Nelkie

Isabella County: James Endres and Eva Lynch

Lapeer County: Arianna Wright

Lenawee County: Holly Mitchell

Livingston County: Yasmin Scheuneman and Karley Williams

Macomb County: Shelby Philion

Mecosta County: Jadyn Herzog

Missaukee County: Chiara Z. Sible

Monroe County: Brandon Fisher and Camden Schmidt

Newaygo County: Aimee Jo Boisvert and Isabel R. Zimmer

Oakland County: Mitchell Bessolo and Oscar Vartanian

Saginaw County: Noah Hecht

Sanilac County: Amelia Adamczyk and Maggie VanSickle

St. Joseph County: Zachary Sowards Haack

Van Buren County: Jack Loomis

Washtenaw County: William Rogers

Wayne County: Cooper Genaw