WHAT’S COMING UP

IN LESLIE COUNTY 4-H

STRAWBERRY WORK DAY!!! February 13, 2017 3:30pm

Plan to join us here at Leslie County Extension for all hands on deck to dip, drizzle and package strawberries for delivery the next day! Deadline for teens to get orders in is Thursday, February 9th.

TEEN LEADERSHIP OUTING February 16, 2017 3:30

Viewing "Book Nooks" in Perry County

HORSE CLUB February 6, 2017 at 5:00pm at the Leslie County Extension Office.

Come and join in the fun!

4-H SUMMIT for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders

March 9-11, 2017

Kentucky 4-H Teen Summit is held annually at the Kentucky Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center in

Jabez, KY this program is for middle school aged youth who are currently enrolled in 6th, 7th, or 8th

grades. This program is designed to develop leadership, citizenship and communication skills. We hope that

through participation, 4-H members will have fun, learn something new and commit to future 4-H

involvement. The program includes group activities, a variety of classes, socialization and other opportunities.

All youth attend with a chaperone designated by the county.

All of the participants will take one leadership workshop taught by members of the Kentucky 4-H State Teen

Council. They choose an additional 3 workshops and 2 fun shops. The three day, two night conference ends

with a motivational program sponsored by one of our state teen program boards/councils. Leslie County will be

attending Session 1 - March 9-11, 2017. The cost to attend is $115.00. Some scholarships are available.

Deadline to register is February 10, 2017. For more information Contact Vicki R. Boggs, your 4-H Agent for

Youth Development Education at 672-2154

Coming Up

February 7th

Hayes Lewis

Explore my Plate

Professor Popcorn

February 10th

Stinnett

Explore my Plate

Professor Popcorn

February 15th

WB Muncy

Explore my Plate

Professor Popcorn

February 17th

Mountain View

Explore my Plate

Professor Popcorn

February 16th

Stinnett 4-H Art Club

February 17th

Mountain View 4-H Art Club

February 21st

Hayes Lewis &

WB Muncy

4-H Art Club

February 23rd

Hayes Lewis

& Stinnett

4-H Science Club

February 23rd

Mountain View &

WB Muncy 4-H Science Club

4-H NEWS Vicki R. Boggs, Leslie County Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education Phone: (606) 672-2154 Email: vicki.boggs@uky.edu

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN 4-H

4-H Science Explorer Clubs: Exploring Circuitry Throughout the month of January, 4-H Science Club members in our elementary schools explored electricity and circuits. Each student learned the differences between open and closed circuits and series and parallel circuits by building their own circuits. Each group was able to build several different projects using snap circuits that illustrate different types of circuits. This coming month we will explore another field of science to reinforce their learning in this all important field of science!

4-H Horse Club holds Holiday Meeting Our new Horse Club met on December 19th for the Holiday session for our horse club. Angela, our certified Livestock volunteer welcomed everyone and shared some information concerning upcoming horse club meetings. They also shared information and interests on lots of topics concerning their program and possible upcoming events. The evening ended with everyone preparing horse treats for their horses. Lots of fun and family atmosphere filled the room at this Christmas meeting!

4-H Teen Leaders Meet January 19 2017

Teens held their monthly meeting here at Leslie County Extension to discuss many upcoming events and programs. We discussed project "Book Nook” as a possible project to implement with the city of Hyden. We also discussed many other topics along with our annual strawberry fundraiser for 4-H Camp Scholarships. Our teens along with volunteers and extension staff spent the evening bagging food as a service for the Leslie County Feeding Youth Program. Community service and leadership combined with 4-H making the BEST BETTER!

HOLIDAY SHARE DAY 2016 In appreciation of our Volunteers and Staff that were giving of their time, energy and skills we hosted a Holiday Share Day in celebration! Our evening at Leslie County Extension was enjoyed by several homemakers, volunteers, teens and community members. Fellowship and fun filled the room as everyone moved around to engage in lots of holiday pleasure. We enjoyed hot chocolate, decorating sugar cookies, wood burning ornaments, decorating holiday gift bags along with several other crafted items. A SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TOUCHED EXTENSION IN 2016!

4-H Science Explorer Clubs National Youth Science Day: DRONE Discovery

Throughout the month of November, 4-H Science Club members in our elementary schools explored and discovered DRONES! With the help of volunteers and educators this was the biggest youth science event in the nation. Students learned what Drones are and built their own gliders. They also explored how drone engineering and remote sensing can be used to solve real world problems. A special THANKS to our teacher volunteers who join in our lessons!

4-H Art Clubs: The Color Wheel The color wheel is a magnificent chart that shows the relationship of colors to each other.

Each 4th grade student experienced the world of color as they painted their own barren tree to become

the color scheme of their choice. They explored and blended primary colors to produce secondary

colors. They applied many of the principles and elements of art as their paintings were created. Each

class experienced warm and cool color combinations, different tints, shades and tones as their art work

reflected their choice of color combinations. A special THANKS to our teacher volunteers for joining

in our lessons!

4-H Bronze & Gold Achievements

A huge congratulations to two of our 4-H Teen

Leaders!

Jordyn Amundsen has received his 4-H Bronze

Achievement Award and Emily Boggs has received

her nomination to interview for her 4-H Gold

Achievement!

They both will be recognized for their achievements

this summer at 4-H Teen Conference held on UK's

Campus!

4-H Annual Talent Show and Silent Auction a Hugh Success

Friday, December 2nd, following The Parade of Lights, Leslie County 4-H held their Annual Talent Show and Silent

Auction. I am both thankful and grateful for the charity, volunteerism and participation that touched us this past Friday

evening! I am also truly touched and honored by the huge outpouring of donations from so many local and neighboring

businesses. Your support for our 4-Hers is greatly appreciated as this fundraising effort will send numerous children to 4-

H Camp this summer!

The following were Contributors for our 4-H Annual Fundraising Silent Auction: Advance Auto Parts, Ale 8 Bottling

Company, Angela Collett, Bargain Barn Variety Store, Begley's General Store, LLC, Bernice Bowling, Betty Harris,

Brian Couch Law Office, Carol Joseph, Complete Care Pharmacy, Dairy Queen of Hyden, Debbie Gross, Dollar General

Store, Double Kwik, Dr. Fred Ratliff, DMD, East KY Chiropractic, East KY Fitness Center, Emily Boggs, Emma &

David Keen, Family Dollar Store, Faye's Flowers, Flowers On Main, Frontier Nursing University, Gigi's, Hardees of

Hyden, Hazard Fire & Safety, Hometown Pharmacy, Horton's Hardware, Hyden Citizen's Bank, Hyden Grocery, Hyden

Shoes & Boots, IGA of Hyden, James Wooton Law Office, Just Around The Corner Salon, King Pharmacy, KY Farm

Bureau, Larry Caldwell, Law Office of Leroy Lewis, Leslie County Fitness Center, Leslie County News, Leslie County

Public Library – Cliff Hamilton, Lucy Scott, Medicine Shoppe, Mint Cottage, Molly Sizemore, Monica Rice-Smith Law

Office. N Salon, Napa, Pap's, Rainbow Room, Red Light Café, Rhonda Brashear, Rhonda Leddington, Rochelle Couch, S

& D Stop & Go, Sizemore's Chevron, Subway of Hyden, Ted's Tradin' Post Inc., Terra's Pet Grooming, The Sports

Connection, Tim Short Ford-Tim Wells, Tractor Supply of Hazard, and Unique Boutique.

We would like to extend sincere invitations to everyone, to participate as a 4-H donor. Contributors, please remember

Leslie County 4-H next Holiday Season by contacting us by the middle of November, here at Leslie County Cooperative

Extension, phone 606-672-2154. Your continuing support sponsors our Youth of Leslie County!

For more information about any 4-H program contact Vicki R. Boggs, Leslie County Agent for 4-H Youth Development

Education at (606) 672-2154 or vicki.boggs@uky.edu.

Make Valentine’s Day Extra Special!

4-H Fundraiser

Profits will benefit 4-H Camp Scholarships

Big, delicious strawberries dipped in rich chocolate to make that special someone feel extra special!

$8 per half-dozen or $15 per dozen

Free delivery to schools and businesses. Order by February 9th Delivered February 14th.

Call 672-2154 to order or for more information.

Vicki R. Boggs, County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development Education