Welcome Leah Carr - 2009 4-H Summer Program Assistant

As many of you already know, I will be expecting my second child this summer! My due date is August 19, so I plan to be around most of the summer including the 2009 Clearfield County Fair. Since the summer is such a busy time, I was lucky enough to obtain help from a past 4-H member. Therefore, I would like to welcome Leah Carr as the 2009 Clearfield County 4-H Summer Assistant.

Leah was a member of the Graham Township 4-H Club for 11 years. Last year, she ended her 4-H career serving in the role of president of her 4-H club, as well as being named the recipient of the 2008 Lewie Greene 4-H Memorial Scholarship. Last summer, Leah was crowned the 2008 Clearfield County Fair Queen and this past January was named First Alternate in the 2009 Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Contest held in Hershey, PA. As a Fair Queen, Leah has dedicated a lot of her time to helping with the Queens for Kids charities including pancake breakfasts and the Annual Music Fund Fest to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Leah has also had numerous speaking engagements throughout the county over the past year.

Leah was a 2008 high honors graduate of West Branch Area High School, were she finished second in her class! She is currently finishing up her freshman year at Penn State University - DuBois Campus majoring in Business with a minor in Agricultural Business. Throughout her first year of college, despite her busy schedule with classes and fair queen duties, Leah has been recognized for her hard work by receiving many awards and scholarships. Leah plans to attend Penn State University Main Campus in the spring of 2010. She is looking forward to working with our office this summer and anxious to meet many of you! Leah will be starting at her position with our office mid-May and working into October when I return from maternity leave. Please help me welcome Leah! I know she will do an excellent job this summer!

Clearfield County Fair Queen Applications Now Available

If you are interested in competing for the title of 2009 Clearfield County Fair Queen, entry forms are now available at the Extension Office.



EACH CONTESTANT MUST BE:

• Be a resident of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.


• Be sixteen years of age and not over twenty years old by June 1.


• Have her parents or guardians consent if under 18 years of age..


• All contestants must be of the female gender.


• Be single, never married, have had no children and must not marry, nor become pregnant during her reign.


• Not be a former Clearfield County Fair Queen or a State Association Queen winner.


• Be willing to promote the Clearfield County Fair by speaking at dinner meetings, club dinners, public affairs, etc.


• Be available to reign for a period of one year.


• Be willing to work around livestock, such as cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and poultry.


• Be willing to write a 300 word or less essay on what the Clearfield County Fair means to me.


• Be willing to attend the Clearfield County Fair every day.
  Be available to attend the Pennsylvania State Fair Association's Queen Contest in January for four days. (All expenses will be paid by the Clearfield County Fair and Park Board for the Queen and one parent/guardian only)


• Proof of graduation must be presented if already out of high school.

Each year, Clearfield County 4-H members always do extremely well in this competition! This is a great opportunity to develop skills in public speaking and meet interesting people from across the county. Entry forms are available at the Extension Office, as well as the Clearfield County Fair & Park Office. Entry forms are due to the Clearfield County Fair & Park Board Office by June 1, 2009.

More information on the Clearfield County Fair Queen Program can ebe found on the fair's website at http://www.clearfieldcountyfair.com/ under the Fair Queen Link.

This year’s Clearfield County Fair Queen Contest will take place on Sunday, August 2!

Penn State Youth Dairy Cow Camp UPDATE

GOOD NEWS - registration details are now complete for the 2009 Penn State Youth Dairy Cow Camp!

Interested in learning about dairy cattle??? The Penn State Youth Dairy Cow Camp is an exciting opportunity for youth 8-18 years old to experience modern dairy production practices. This year's camp will take place Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Penn State University. Saturday’s hands-on workshops for the senior participants will involve hoof care, genomic evaluations, and forage quality/rumen health. Junior workshops will focus on biotechnology, calf health, and dairy products. Social events will include a picnic, fun night with go-carts and par-3 golf at Tussey Mountain Fun Center, and an ice cream social.

Instruction at the Camp is provided by faculty and staff of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science at Penn State University. The cost to attend this event is $50.00. Each youth camper's fees cover meals, chaperoned lodging in university residence halls, and all program materials. In addition, you may bring spending money for souvenirs and other items.

A registration sheet can be found at:
http://www.das.psu.edu/pdf/Dairy%20Daysregistration-2009.pdf

Registration is due by May 16!

4-H Horse Camp in Armstrong County - June 12-14, 2009

Armstrong County has graciously offered an invitation for our county to participate in a 4-H Horse Camp taking place Friday, June 12 - Sunday, June 14 at the Crooked Creek Horse Park in Ford City, PA.

Horse events to be offered throughout the weekend include:

***TRAIL

• Competitive Trail


• Mounted Orienteering


• Equi caching


• Mini Trail


• Trail Class


• Judged Trail

***DRIVING

• Draft Driving
  
• Mini Driving


• Pleasure Horse & Pony Driving

Registration information will be available next month (May). To request registration information, please contact Jana at (814) 765-7878 Ext.3 or jld289@psu.edu

To get more details on the 4-H Horse Camp, please contact Lew Trumble lpt3@psu.edu or (814) 333-7428 or Suzanne Boarts at sab25@psu.edu

Lewie Greene 4-H Memorial Scholarship - Due August 1st

ATTENTION SENIORS-----The Lewie Greene 4-H Memorial Scholarship is a $250 monetary award presented to an active Clearfield County 4-H member who plans to enroll in either a two-year or four-year post high school curriculum. Applications for this scholarship are available in the Extension Office, please contact Jana at (814) 765-7878 Ext. 3 or jld289@psu.edu if you would like an application sent to you. All applications are due to the Extension Office by August 1st.

An applicant's involvement it the 4-H program, as well as their financial need will be taken into account during the selection process!

Mary Fisher-Owens Memorial Trust Scholarship - Due May 1st

ATTENTION SENIORS------The Mary Fisher-Owens Memorial Scholarship Trust is a scholarship sponsored by Hazen Owens of Olanta, PA. To be eligible to receive this scholarship, you must:

• Be a resident of Clearfield County


• Be enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State University (any campus location)


• Be entering as a full-time, first semester freshman.

Applications for this scholarship are available in the Extension Office, please contact Jana at (814) 765-7878 Ext. 3 or jld289@psu.edu if you would like an application sent to you. All applications are due to the Extension Office by May 1st.

Pa 4-H Awareness Week Recap

WOW! During this year's Pennsylvania 4-H Awareness Week, I noticed many 4-H clubs took advantage of the window dispay contest and brightened up the windows of many local businesses throughout Clearfield County. Don't forget to get recognition for all your hard work by submitting photos, as well as brief write-up detailing where your display was located and your display's theme. Photos and write-ups are due to the Extension Office by April 30!

This year's kick-off roller skating party on Tuesday, March 17 was a blast and had over 100 people in attendance. We also took part in community service efforts and collected three large boxes of non-perishable food items, which were donated to our local food bank.

The week came to a close with the Clearfield County 4-H Teen Council hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Dutch Pantry Restaurant of DuBois on Saturday, March 21. The council made close to $350 in tips and orders. A big THANK YOU goes out to everyone that supported this breakfast, as well as all the teens that donated their time as servers! In the photo above sitting in the front row from left to right: Kayla Good, Jenna Kirk, Marissa Douthit, Chelsea Folmar, & Victoria Garner. Back row standing from left to right: Tyler Hicks, Jana Davidson-Advisor, Reuben Hicks, Heather Mabie -Advisor, Katelyn Matthews, Kristin Shaffer, & Liz McAndrew. Absent from the photo are: Katie McAndrew, Devon Turner, & Morgan Turner.

2009 Penn State Youth Dairy Cow Camp

Interested in learning about dairy cattle??? The Penn State Youth Dairy Cow Camp is an exciting opportunity for youth 13-18 years old to experience modern dairy production practices. This year's camp will take place Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Penn State University. You can participate in hands-on activities and learn about all the different phases of cattle management. This is an opportunity for youth ages 13 to 18, as of January 1st!

Instruction at the Camp is provided by faculty and staff of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science and the Department of Veterinary and Biological Sciences at Penn State University. Each youth camper's fees cover meals, chaperoned lodging in university residence halls, and all program materials. In addition, you may bring spending money for souvenirs and other items.

Registration details are not entirely complete, but to receive more information please contact Jana at (814) 765-7878 Ext.3 or jld289@psu.edu

Regional 4-H Camp - Keeping it Green!

Planning is well underway for this year’s Regional 4-H Camp! The 2009 4-H Camp theme is “Keeping it Green.” We have decided to offer two separate camps again this year! 4-H Camp will be a week later than usually this year to account for school schedules!

We will be offering a Mini 4-H Camp for all 8 year olds, as well as interested 9 & 10 year olds, from Sunday, June 21 to Monday, June 22, 2009 at Camp Kanesatake located in Spruce Creek in Huntingdon, PA. The cost is $55.00, but Clearfield will pay $20.00, leaving your cost $35.00!

Traditional 4-H Camp will take place from Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Camp Kanesatake near Spruce Creek in Huntingdon, PA. 4-H members between the ages of 9 to 14 years of age as of January 1st, 2009 are welcome to attend. The cost is $140.00, but Clearfield will pay $20.00, leaving your cost $120.00! Please note this year – all Traditional 4-H Campers are asked to choose their morning theme & afternoon recreational workshop choices on the registration form!

A registration brochure was included in the recent 4-H newsletter with additional details! All payments should be submitted withapplications – checks can be made payable to “PSCE Clearfield County Program Funds”

Hurry – the registration deadline is Friday, May 8! All 4-H members that submit registrations after this date will be put on a waiting list!!

If your child has any special needs (dietary, physical accommodations, etc…) that you would like the camp staff to know – please include a separate sheet with details along with your child’s registration!