Upcoming Events... Portfolio and Record Book Drop-off Points

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1 October 2017 boxelder4h.usu.edu Upcoming Events... October H Registration Open for Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch H Bake & Take Week H Portfolios & Record Books Due Portfolios Judged at 4-H Office in Brigham State Dog Show 9...Office Closed for Columbus Day 27.Sphero Class - sign up online 28.Sphero Class - sign up online (same as 27th) 30.Record Book & Livestock Check pick-up Portfolio and Record Book Drop-off Points 4-H Portfolios for competition are due October 2, no exceptions. Livestock Record Books are due the same day. Drop them off at any of the following locations: USU Extension Brigham City, Historic Courthouse 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on weekdays Ann Henderson East 350 South, Brigham City Kelly B. Kunzler Park Valley Trudy Smith Snowville Mike & Rhonda Pace West 9050 North, Elwood Josh Dallin West 5400 North, Bear River City Donna Andrews North 100 East, Tremonton Jan Jensen South 350 East, Garland November 7..Election Day Turkey Show Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday December 7... Achievement Night Office Closed - Merry Christmas For more information, contact: Mike Pace - USU Extension Agent Josh Dallin - USU Extension Agent Ann Henderson - USU Extension Agent Laura Holmgren - 4-H Program Coordinator Donna Andrews - Secretary Jan Jensen - Secretary Utah State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Special needs: For any special arrangements including dietary, physical accesses, or other accommodation requests, please call the USU Extension Office for Box Elder County. Fifteen working days are needed to facilitate special needs requests.

2 4-H Congratulates State Fair Rosette Winners These 4-Hers were recognized as being the best of the best a the State Fair!! Small Animal Barn Preparation Trey Bauer Nicholas Bowman Zoee Brumbaugh Gentry Cefalo Logan Cefalo McCade Cefalo (3) Spencer Cefalo (2) Spencer Christensen Trinity Hale Katie Hewlett Selina Johnston Jasey Larkin (3) Adler Marsing (2) William Matthews Rachael McBride Kamrin McNeill McKayla Morris Ryan Pace Abigail Taylor Brooklynne Wilkinson Elizabeth Wilkinson (2) Kristy Noyes, 4-H Rabbit Director, gives instruction to 4-H members and volunteers on setting up pens in the Small Animal Barn to house rabbits, chicken and pigeons during the Box Elder County Fair.

3 Fashion Revue Awards Senior Division Top Overall Intermediate Division Top Overall Top Interview Junior Division Top Model Elizabeth Wilkinson Rachael McBride Trinity Hale Brooklynne Wilkinson Katie Hewlett Spencer Christensen Decorate Your Duds Awards Senior: Intermediate: Sewing Contest Awards Senior: Intermediate: Elizabeth Wilkinson Katie Hewlett Elizabeth Wilkinson Katie Hewlett Trinity Hale Katie Hewlett So exactly how did we do at the Box Elder County Fair and who made it happen? 1,317 4-H exhibits H exhibits selected for State Fair 39 skilled judges 56 awesome volunteers 8 amazing directors Jaycee Larkin s braided pillow received top honors at the State Fair Best Clothing Construction Award Trinity Hale was selected as the recipient of the 2017 Best Clothing Construction Award at the Box Elder County Fair. She was awarded $50 and a certificate to recognize her excellent sewing skills. A special thank you is extended to Michael and the late Gloria Jensen for sponsoring the Best Clothing Construction Award this year. Join Us for Bake and Take Week Box Elder County is celebrating 4-H during Bake and Take Week, October 2-7. We encourage all to take a baked good to someone that has been an influence on youth through the 4-H program. If you don t have time to bake something, consider sending a thank you note. Many people have donated much of their time and money to help youth learn leadership, citizenship and life skills. For more than 100 years, 4-H has been providing youth with the innovative research and resources from our nation s 106 land-grant universities and colleges.

4 Champions Mini Rex Best of Breed: Sebastian Tapia Best Opposite: Adriana Tapia Netherland Dwarf Best of Breed: Adriana Tapia Best Opposite: BreeAnn Sanford Mini Lop Best of Breed: Hailey Branch Best Opposite: Zerric Palmer Holland Lop Best of Breed: Adessa Sleeman Best Opposite: Abigail Schofield-Blood Standard Rex Best of Breed: Abigail Schofield-Blood Best Opposite: Saydee Pebley Lion Head Best of Breed: Abigail Schofield-Blood Polish Best of Breed: Sydnee Cummins Best Opposite: Quincy Cummins Silver Fox Best of Breed: Katelyn Webecke Best Opposite: Katelyn Webecke English Angora Best of Breed: Adessa Sleeman Doe & Litter Micah Tomlinson Rabbit Winners at the Fair 2017 Best of Show Hailey Branch (Mini Lop) lst Runner-up Adriana Tapia (Netherland Dwarf) 2nd Runner-up Sydney Cummins (Polish) Showmanship Senior Champion Katelyn Webecke 1st Runner-up BreeAnn Sanford Intermediate Champion Naomi Tomlinson 1st Runner-up Katie Hewlett 2nd Runner-up Kenya Tomlinson Junior Champion Cooper Branch 1st Runner-up Saydee Pebley 2nd Runner-up Brytni Sanford Clover Bud Champion Ella Ross 1st Runner-up Cooper Branch 2nd Runner-up Raine Howard Overall Showmanship Champion Katelyn Webecke 1st Runner-up Naomi Tomlinson 2nd Runner-up Cooper Branch 3rd Runner-up Ella Ross 2017 Outstanding In Your Field Award Recipients 4-Hers who received a cash award from the 4-H Office for projects of excellent quality and workmanship. Arts and Crafts Art Clothing Foods Hunter Doucette Abigail Taylor Weston Yeates Hunter Doucette Carter Felshaw Elizabeth Wilkinson Elizabeth Wilkinson Nicholas Bowman Nicholas Bowman Miscellaneous Gentry Cefalo McCade Cefalo Photography Tanner Doucette Adler Marsing Kambree Adams Quilting Wilton Awards Alison Bingham Best of Class MaKayla Morris Decorated Cakes Brandi Olsen Decorated Cupcakes Runners Up Valerie Skidmore Decorated Cakes Ashley Mickelson Decorated Cupcakes Ball Awards Fruit - Sarah Pace Pickles - Sienna Spencer Soft Spreads - Esther Dutson

5 4-H Poultry Pigeon Winners Chicken Winners Best of Show Champion: Fancy Champion: Pair Champion: Performer Champion: Best of Show Bantam Old English Champion: Rachel Taylor Adriana Tapia Champion Pair: Reserve Pair: Elizabeth Wilkinson Rebekah McCalmant Champion: Rachel Taylor Adriana Tapia Champion Pair: Elizabeth Wilkinson Champion: Rachel Taylor Adriana Tapia Large Fowl Champion Pair : Reserve Pair: 4-H Chicken Showmanship Winners 1st - Dylinn Metting 2nd - Jaylee Schlesselman 3rd - Navie Stanworth Chicken Clover Bud Showmanship 1st - McKenzie Del Buono 2nd - William Taylor 3rd - Travin Boone Chicken Dress-Up Winner 1st - McKenzie Del Buono McKenzie Del Buono McKenzie Del Buono Sebastian Tapia Sebastian Tapia Sebastian Tapia Nicholas Pichardo Nicholas Pichardo Adriana Tapia Nicholas Pichardo Logan Ales Would you like to raise pigeons or chickens? 4-H Volunteers, Bob Belew and Jeremy Pebley are interested in involving more youth in raising pigeons and chickens. This is a great opportunity to get the help you need to get started! They have access to birds and can help you locate necessary equipment. Call Bob at and Jeremy at Why Not? Some excited and some nervous Junior 4-Hers receiving instruction before the Swine Fitting and Showing Contest.

6 Box Elder County Fair 2017 Junior Market Beef Grand Champion Beef Kenzie Sorensen Reserve Champion Beef Bella Beins Beef Fitting and Showmanship Senior Division Maddy Beins Kenzie Sorensen Brick Pugsley Beef Fitting and Showmanship Intermediate Division Kylie Kunzler Bella Beins Briggs Butler Beef Fitting and Showmanship Junior Division Chet Kunzler Bronx Rinderknecht Levi Jensen Junior Beef Heifer Grand Champion Heifer Bella Beins Reserve Champion Heifer Brick Pugsley Heifer Showmanship Grand Kenzie Sorensen - Senior Division Reserve Sydney Fowers - Senior Division Grand Bells Beins - Intermediate Division Reserve Briggs Butler - Intermediate Division Grand Broncs Rinderknecht - Junior Division Reserve Saydee Pebley - Junior Division Dairy Heifer Grand Champion Dairy Heifer Hadlie Nelson Reserve Champion Dairy Heifer Gunnar Gardner Fitting and Showmanship Landyn Clawson - Senior Division Hadlie Nelson - Junior Division The Brough family s tribute to their Grandpa and 4 generations of 4-H Box Elder County Junior Livestock Auction Results Congratulations to all of our Junior Livestock Show participants. Here are a few of the statistics from the sale: Hog Participants: 255 Grand Champion: Stetson Westmoreland Oaklee Trapp Total Hog Sales: $ 323, Steer Participants: 104 Grand Champion: Kenzie Sorensen Bella Beins Total Steer Sales: $ 369, Lamb Participants: 432 Grand Champion: Brooklynne Buhl Tag Steed Total Lamb Sales: $ 457, Total Participants: 791 Total Overall Sales: $1,149,602.54

7 The Box Elder County 4-H Dog Program, PAWS for Applause held their 2017 Fair Show on August 3rd and 4th. Obedience and Showmanship took place at the Box Elder County Fairgrounds. Agility Trails were held in conjunction with Wheat and Beet Days on Friday, August 4. Obedience Grand Champion: Selina Johnston and Buddy Tacie Hatch and Walle Showmanship Grand Champion: Landon Sorensen and Suki Naomi Tomlinson and Rio Agility Best Overall: Mattie Johnston and Cooper PAWS for Applause was the Pre-Rodeo Show entertainment on Wednesday night during the Box Elder County Fair. Selina Johnston and Buddy (left) demonstrated the Agility course. They also won Grand Champion in the Obedience Class at the Dog Show. Thanks for representing 4-H with style! If you would like information on joining this dog club, contact Lanette Sorensen at Tacie Hatch and Walle Reserve Champion in Obedience Class Naomi Tomlinson and Rio Reserve Champion in Showmanship Landon Sorensen and Suki Grand Champion in Showmanship

8 Swine Winners at the 2017 Box Elder County Fair Swine Grand Champion Brooklynne Buhl Swine Reserve Grand Champion Oaklee Trapp Swine Fitting and Showing Novice Division Oaklie Burton Jaylee Chappell Quaid Murray Korver Nelson Chase McDermott Swine Fitting and Showing Junior Division Jorja Mattinson Jason Stephens Maci Olsen Khloe Nelson Heber Lund Swine Fitting and Showing Intermediate Division Wyatt Stephens Kloee Stokes Kortnie Burton Brooklynn McDermott Oaklie Maxfield Swine Fitting and Showing Senior Division Jeremy Webb Oaklee Trapp Allison Smith Bryson Nelson Matthew Bowden 4-H Portfolios and Record Books All members turning Portfolios and Livestock Record Books in for judging by October 2 will be able to pick up their Portfolios, Livestock Record Books and livestock checks October 30. Those who complete a Portfolio receive premium money and are eligible for prizes at Achievement Night. Please remember that when you are a senior in high school these portfolios are used to qualify for scholarships. First year members and leaders will receive their certificates at Achievement Night on Thursday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. Leader and member seals will be available at Achievement Night for others who are interested in updating their certificate. If you have lost your certificate, call or stop in at the USU Extension Service and we will be happy to give you another. Portfolios/Record Books/Sale Checks Portfolios are due October 2 Livestock Record Books are due October 2 The yellow Livestock Record Books are available in the Brigham Office for $1 or print from: resources/livestockrecordbook.pdf Portfolio training, rubrics and fillable forms can be found at: All 4-H and FFA market steer, lamb, and hog exhibitors will be required to turn in an updated Portfolio (white binder) or Record Book (yellow booklet) prior to receiving their sale check. These books need to follow the guidelines set by the 4-H office or FFA department. The Record Book needs to be the work of the exhibitor. Junior livestock checks will be available to 4-H youth who participated in the Box Elder 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction on Monday, October 30, at the USU Extension Office, 01 South Main, Room #30 in Brigham City. FFA exhibitors are required to check with their FFA advisor concerning record book deadlines and will also receive their checks from their FFA advisor. 4-H MEMBERS SUBMITTING LATE REC- ORD BOOKS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK UP THEIR CHECKS UNTIL NOVEMBER 13 AT THE BRIGHAM USU EXTENSION OFFICE. Those bringing in their books after November 13 will need to leave their books at the office for seven days before picking up their livestock check. Failure to complete and submit a record book by January 31, 2018 will make the exhibitor ineligible to sell an animal in the 2018 Junior Livestock Join the Box Elder County Juniors Livestock on Facebook by clicking HERE!

9 Sheep Winners 2017 Grand Champion Lamb Brooklyne Buhl Reserve Champion Lamb Tag Steed Sheep Fitting Senior Division Grand Bailey Noyes Reserve Brandi Olsen Sheep Fitting Intermediate Division Grand Morgan Noyes Reserve Kynlie Davis Sheep Showmanship Winners Senior Division Grand Max Madsen Reserve Emma Kosbab Intermediate Division Grand Brooklynne Buhl Reserve Dyson Lish Junior Division Grand Savannah Lish Sheep Fitting Junior Division Grand Ruger Scott Reserve Braxon Scott Emma Kosbab - Senior Reserve Grand Champion Showman Buckle sponsored by Bearfoot Lamb Clan 4-H Achievement Night All 4-H leaders, members, parents, and family members are invited to 4-H Achievement Night to be held on Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building, Box Elder County Fairgrounds in Tremonton. The names of those who will be receiving 4-year member pins are in this newsletter. Also listed are the names of leaders receiving pins for their years of service in 4-H. Brothers Braxon and Ruger Scott Sheep Fitting Winners in the Junior Division All first year leaders and members who attend will be receiving a special 4-H pin earlier in the evening. Awards for record book winners, county medal winners, and member, leader, and family of the year will also be presented. These award winners will receive a special invitation in the mail.

10 4-H Leaders, Member, Parents, and Family Members are invited to attend 4-H Achievement Night December 7, 6:30 p.m., Fine Arts Building, Box Elder County Fairgrounds Listed below are 4-year members and leaders who will be recognized 4 Year Members Logan Ales Jerry Anderson Keelan Anderson Eric Auble Lillian Auble Jade Bailey Brinley Baldwin Weston Ballard Kyra Ballard Kale Bingham Morgan Bingham Colby Bingham Kelly Bloxham Tyler Boone Hailey Branch Keller Brumbaugh Jessie Burger Jenna Burger Jacoy Burger Jared Burger Brinley Burrup Wyatt Burton Brecklyn Call Kellan Christensen Brooklyn Christensen Kadi Coombs Gerrett Cunningham Cloe Cunningham William Cunningham Sawyer Davis Tyler Dennis Tanner doucetter Kyla Eliason Gattlynn Freeze Macie Gardner Gunnar Gardner Cooper Gibbs Kylee Golightly Oakley Goodfellow Carlee Hancock Shelby Hansen Caleb Hansen Sadie Hardy Gavyn Haws Wesley Hess Katie Hewlett Brinley Higgs Hailey Higgs Case Holmges Kimberly Hortin Clayton Jensen Cutler John Kayson John Erika Jones Sydnee Kent Kyson Lish Ellie Lish Matthew Low Braylon Majors Savana Marble Eliza Marble Adler Marsing Brooklynn McDermott Samuel McGuire Max Miller Gavin Millsap Kamree Morgan McKayla Morris Dylan Munns Kutter Murray Connor Naumann CeraBeth Nelson Kenden Nelson Jakob Nessen Nia Nicholas Lainee Norman Lexi Ormond Eva Owen Ryan Pace Erica Payne Larry Pilarczyk Ashdan Ravsten Maclyn Reeder Hazlee Reeder Kazur Rees Brinley Rhodes Dallin Rhodes Garett Rhodes Hunter Richardson Brantzen Richman Broncs Rinderknecht Tyton Roche Sarah Roskelley Sassy Rust Dawson Scott Jace Skeem Millicent Smith Tristen Sorensen Baylee Sorensen Landen Sorensen Gracie Sorensen Cheyenne Spencer Kloee Stokes Kaycee Stokes Kaycee Summers Kendra Swallow Caleb Taylor Rusten Thornley Kenya Tomlinson Hutchin Udy Wyatt Walker Kayden Ward Trenton Ward Katelyn Webecke Lexi Westmoreland Waylan White Alli Williams Emmy Wood Weston Yeates 5 Year Leaders Sally Bitner Angie Cefalo Grant Cefalo Laura Deuel Danielle Hawkes Kristen Hewlett Tressa Johnston Joshua King Christine Prisbrey Brandy Rowley Andrea Stacey Meghan Stark Kenneth Swallow Teresa Swallow Yvonne Warnick Kristina Webecke 10 Year Leaders Michele Bowden Kris Nelson Sue Ore Jerilyn Payne Marsha Sparks Travis Spencer 15 Year Leaders Louisa Joy Justin Roche 20 Year Leaders Ken Firth Suzanne McBride Kristy Noyes Rhonda Pace Daniel G Smith Seeking Nominations If you would like to nominate someone who you feel is deserving of the following awards, please call the office at : Member of the Year, Family of the Year, Leader of the Year & Friend of 4-H.

11 Teen Leadership Training (TLT) Register by October 2 Each year 4-H teens in grades 9-12 gather from all across the state to develop leadership skills. Participants take part in a variety of fun and challenging activities designed to enhance their ability to lead in their 4-H clubs and communities. Held in October during UEA on Utah State University Campus If you are a Sophomore or Junior in high school right now, there in an opportunity for you to shadow the State Ambassadors at TLT (Teen Leadership Training) and see how things run. This event will be held October Below is the link to apply for this opportunity: SV_3KOa6b1mo57zDWR It s Time to Re-enroll for 4-H on October 1. This year s fee is $10. Video Guide - Take a look at this link before you begin. v=bclqkvl7mqy Go to ut-4honline.com to re-enroll. Payments can be made in the online system, walked into the 4-H Office in Brigham City or call us at to pay with a credit card. Your enrollment must be complete in the online system BEFORE any money or credit card payment will be accepted in the office. Your status will show as pending until it is reviewed in our office (even if it was paid by credit card in the online system). If information is correct and enrollment payment is made, status will be changed to approved. FYI: The system does not allow registration for any events until a member is enrolled. Please call Jan if you need assistance at We are happy to help! Portfolio Information Portfolios will be due, whether or not you have received your livestock auction boost sheet. You will not be docked for not having your boost information in your portfolio. If you need help preparing and organizing your portfolio, please watch these online training videos. Portfolio Overview Portfolio Sections 1-3 Portfolio Sections 4-8 Portfolio Help Sheet We try to keep everyone posted and up to date on our website and on our Facebook page, please like us! Just a disclaimer: Portfolios that do not have an updated and correct Cover Sheet will not be judged. Portfolios with incorrect forms will not be judged, they HAVE to be Utah 4-H Forms. Portfolios including photos of you in your FFA jacket will not be judged. We LOVE the FFA program and fully support our fantastic chapters in this county. However, for your 4-H Portfolio, keep it 4-H.

12 Before you can register for this class or any event, you will need to re-enroll in the 4Honline system on or after October 1 at ut.4honline.com. What is Sphero 2.0? Click here to find out! Utah 4-H Mustang Challenge Well done Amanda Joy and Bandito, Shauntay Ormond and Bruno, Hailey Branch and Chica, Dylinn Metting/Navie Stanworth and Daisy, Gattlynn Freeze and Ranger, and Aubrey Joy and Stormy! Our youth represented 6 out of 14 Mustangs that competed!

13 LEARNING BY DOING! The first of two Utah 4-H Shooting Sports Practice Rifle Training/Competitions will be held on November 4, 2017 at the Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range near the Washington County Fair Grounds. Youth who would like to participate in the Utah State 4-H Rifle Competition should attend this or the other training opportunity (date TBD- possibly in Salt Lake). The State 4-H Rifle Competition, which will qualify youth to attend the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition in Grand Island, Nebraska on June 24-29, 2018, will be held this spring at the Cache Valley Public Shooting Range. Date TBD. In order to participate in the Utah 4-H Shooting Sports Rifle Competition youth must participate in one of the two state rifle practice competitions. Contact the extension office if you're a 4H-er interested in shooting sports! State 4-H Western Horse Show 2017 Shauntay Ormond looking sharp! Austyn Peck and Mikinlee Scott having a good time.

14 Registration Deadlines to Enroll in 4-H for 2018 Steers: March 22, Bucket Calves: April 26, Lambs/Hogs: May 31, 2018

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