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Greetings, Fair Dates…...…..…………...…...page 1 Leader Information………………………….….page 2 FairEntry Instructions (June 15th)………page 2 Livestock Workshops/ Information………page 3 Fair Information…………………………………..page 4 Fair Queen Information……………………….page 5 Fair Schedule……………………………………....page 5 Summer Camps……………………………………page 6 County Council Information…………………page 6 State Camp Opportunities…………………..page 6 Wave Your Flag...……………...…………….....page 7 Overnight Fair Camping Form……………..page 8-9 Calendar of Events……………………………...page 10

Welcome back Katelyn!

Katelyn Franzen will be our summer intern for 2017.

Katelyn just completed her senior year at Loras College

in Dubuque. This fall she will begin teaching at Wapsi

Valley! We are excited to have her onboard again this

summer!

Greetings 4-Her’s, Leaders, and Volunteers:

County Fair is almost near and it is a busy time for all of us .

Please remember June 15th you will need to enter your animals

into Fair Entry . If you have questions please give us a call. I

look forward to my first full fair week.

-Jaci Tweeten , CYC

Chickasaw County 4-H Connection

June 2017

Chickasaw County Extension Office 104 E. Main St

641-394-2174 New Hampton, IA

xchickasaw@iastate.edu http://www.extension.iastate.edu/chickasaw/

2017 Fair Dates:

Chickasaw County

4-H and FFA Achievement Fair

July 11th-17th

Iowa State Fair

NEW FOR 2017:

Static Judging has been moved to

Tuesday, July 11th from 3-7 pm

Also, as you plan fair projects remember the write-up questions that must be answered for each of your static (Tuesday Judging) exhibits:

1) What was your goal?

2) How did you work towards your goal?

3) What did you learn while working toward your goal?

If you have any questions on this, please contact your club leaders!

2017 FAIRBOOK NOW AVAILABLE

The 2017 Fairbook is now available online at http://

www.extension.iastate.edu/chickasaw/content/fair-

information

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Static (Non Livestock) Information

All Static (Non-Livestock) Exhibits must be entered into

FairEntry.com by 11:59 PM on July 6th.

If you need help with the FairEntry process, please con-

tact the Extension Office at 641-394-2174. Computer

assistance will be available to help you enter your pro-

jects during office hours.

**Reminder—Club minutes should be emailed or turned in to the Extension Office after every meeting.

** Reminder—If you have not already completed the volunteer application packet please turn into the Exten-sion Office as soon as possible. Thank you to those who have taken care of this.***

Online Leader Volunteer Training

Leaders: If you were not able to attend the 2017 Leader Volunteer Training held last January, the online training in 4-H Online is now available.

Instructions for the 4-H Online volunteer training should have been mailed to you, along with the BBQ ticket in-formation. If you need a copy of the instructions please email jtweeten@iastate.edu to request another copy.

Training Deadline: July 1st. This is a state requirement for all leaders!

Leaders Meeting ***(Note date change)

When: Thursday, June 15th at 6:30 pm Where: Extension Office What: This meeting will cover fair and important deadlines, so please plan to attend!

Register Fair Entry by June 15

FAIR ENTRY INFORMATION-(all animals and crops com-ing to the 2017 Fair).

All 4-H and FFA members will need to enter their crop and animal classes in Fair Entry by June 15th. Step by step instructions can be found: http:/www.extension.iastate.edu/chickasaw/content/fair-information.

FFA members are expected to use this process also.

Go to Fairentry.com to begin entering your projects. En-tries received after June 15th will be charged an addi-tional penalty entry fee of $20 per head. Entries will not be accepted after MONDAY June 19th.

Please indicate yes or no if you plan to put your animal in the auction. You will have one hour after each show to scratch your animal from the auction.

Static Judging Schedule: Tuesday July 11th

3:00-7:00 pm– All non livestock exhibits entered and

judged in Exhibit Hall. Suggested schedule is below:

3:00 pm– Ionia Rustlers/ Jolly Blue Bells

3:30 pm– Lawler Lassie & Lads/ Sumner Fredericks-

burg Lucky Clovers

4:00 pm– Utica Lucky 4’s/ Alta Vista Aces

4:30 pm– Bradford Eager Beavers

5:00 pm– Devon Dreamers

5:30 pm- Diamonds in the Ruff, FFA

6:00 pm– Fredericksburg Futures, Golden Clovers,

Great Outdoors and any remaining exhibitors

All exhibitors must be checked in by 6:15 pm

7:00 pm— Exhibit Hall closes for final State Fair

judging. Building will re-open Thursday at 9:00 am.

There will be no parental participation allowed in the judg-

ing of entries, except with prior approval from Extension

Staff.

New in 2017!! Members have between 8-10

pm to remove their projects from the static

building on Sunday evening. If they are not

removed by Sunday at 10 pm you will lose

your premium associated with that specific

project.

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*** New for Fair 2017***

Due to sponsors not receiving thank you notes in

the past and resulting in a loss of long time spon-

sors, all winners of plaques will receive a Thank

You card in place of their plaque. A personalized

thank you card must then be turned into the office

at the fairgrounds before plaques will be distribut-

ed. All pictures will be taken with a generic

plaque. If you do not have your Thank You turned

in before the end of Fair we will hold your plaque

until a thank you note is received.

Last Call FSQA

As a reminder, all youth 4th grade and older exhib-

iting livestock will need to attend an FSQA Training

or Test Out by July 1st in order to show livestock at

the fair. Horse, Dog, and Pet Exhibitors are the only

exception. If you still need FSQA call the office ASAP

for Training dates in other counties or attend FSQA

Testing on Monday June 5th from 8:30 am-12 pm at

the Extension Office.

DOG

Dog Classes have begun and will be held every Sunday

except June 18th and July 2nd at the Big Four Fair-

grounds in Nashua. Each dog class will be two hours

long. New members (1-3 years) will need to attend at

least 4 out of the 6 classes. Please contact the Exten-

sion Office at 641-394-2174 with questions.

HORSE

Horse Workouts have begun and will be held on June

3rd, June 17th and July 1st from 9 am-11 am at the

Fairgrounds in Nashua. Please watch the Chickasaw

County Extension Facebook Page and Chickasaw

County 4-H Facebook page for cancelations or up-

dates.

Important Fair Health Papers vs Vet Checks

Species requiring health papers:

Dog, and Pet

Species that will be required to go through a vet

check when entering the fairgrounds:

Poultry, Dairy, Rabbits, Beef, Bucket/ Bottle Calves,

Meat Goats, Sheep, Swine, & Horse.

BEEF

A Beef Workshop will be held at Garth Griffin’s farm

(1899 Mission Ave, New Hampton) on June 3rd from 9

am –11 am. This workshop will cover preparing your

beef animals for the show with topics such as show-

manship and clipping.

SWINE/SHEEP/MEAT GOAT

A Swine/ Sheep/ Meat Goat workshop will take place

on June 13th at 6:30 pm at the Fairgrounds in Nashua.

This workshop will cover getting your animals ready for

the fair.

Auction News:

All youth participating in the Auction for 2017

Achievement Show:

All Market Animals will need to mark fair entry

with ‘yes or no’ if you plan to see in the auction.

You will have an hour after each show to scratch

your animal from the auction.

A personalized thank you card must be turned in to

the Extension Office before the auction checks will

given to the youth! It is important to thank our

buyers!

As you are meeting people or businesses this sum-

mer remember to tell them about the auction and

to invite them to come and support you!

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RABBIT Champion and Reserve Champion Fryer and Pen of Three must stay at the Fairgrounds. Every family will be assigned an allotment of cages depending on their number of entries. All rabbits need to be tattooed by check in for the 2017 Achievement Fair.

A note from the Livestock Committee: Promote a positive image! County Fair is not only a time to have fun with friends and make memories, but also a great opportunity for the general public to see animal agriculture. We want to present the best experience possible for our visitors. Please plan on maintaining clean, dry conditions for your animals each day they are on the fairgrounds.

NEW FUN ACTIVITIES COMING TO FAIR!

New fun events are being planned by the 100 year Extension Planning Committee. These events include: Ag Lympics, Rooster Crowing Contest, Hog Calling Contest, Spin Art, His-torical Extension Display, Commodity Carnival, Balloon Man, Water Fun, and Scavenger Hunt plus many more. Look for a full schedule of all these events in the July newsletter.

**We need volunteers! Please spread the word! If you would like to be a volunteer at any of these events, please give us a call at the Extension Office 641-394-2174.

Clothing Exhibits

New for the 2017 Fair, we would like to invite all clothing participants to showcase their clothing exhibits. A special spot will be reserved for these exhibits in the static building. An invitation letter will be sent in June with more information to the clothing participants from Clothing and Communica-tions Day.

Working Exhibits / Share the Fun/ Educational Presentations

We are also inviting anyone to present a working exhibit, Share the Fun Act, or Educational Presentation on Sunday of the Fair. We especially encourage all State Fair winners from Communications Day to participate and showcase their tal-ent. If you would like to present your communications pro-ject, please let us know what you plan to present on by Fri-day July 14th.

An invitation letter will be sent in June to all Communica-tion participants from Clothing and Communications Day.

Join Us for a BBQ

Sunday, July 16th 5-7 pm at the Big Four Fairgrounds

Chickasaw County Beef Producers will be serving ham-burgers, baked beans, potato salad/chips, lemonade and coffee.

Ice Cream will be provided by the Farm Credit Services and Cake will also be provided by the Extension Office in honor of 100 years of Extension and Outreach in Chicka-saw County.

Please contact your 4-H leader to get your tickets.

Proceeds help support 4-H programs, so we encourage each family to sell at least 5 tickets….or more if you can!

We encourage everyone to stay for the awards program starting at 7 pm. We will be recognizing graduating Sen-iors, Graduating Clover Kids, announcing special livestock awards, and crowing the new Fair Queen.

Clover Kids

Don’t forget, Clover Kids ...You can show at the 2017 Achievement Fair too! Little Clovers may bring Agricul-ture, Natural Resources, Visual Arts, Photography, Animal Science, Science, Engineering, Food and Nutrition, and other Consumer Science Exhibits for static judging. Clover Kids in Kindergarten through 1st grade can enter up to 2 non livestock projects or up to 4 non livestock projects if they are in grades 2-3.

If you have just completed 3rd grade we welcome you back for a special graduation recognition during the awards program!

Celebrity Showmanship

Remember...there will be a BEEF Showmanship class

that is open to anyone that is 19 years of age or older

who is not currently an FFA or 4-H member. Partici-

pants will be judged based on their ability to show a

beef animal and may be asked questions by the beef

judge. Each participant will need to find a sponsor for

$100. The winner will receive a cash award, all other

proceeds will be directed towards the herdsmanship

awards and the 4-H program. An agreement form

must be signed prior to the day of the show, forms will

be available after June 15th.

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Mon, July 10:

Fairgrounds Clean-Up Barn Set-Up, 5pm

Tues July 11:

Static Judging, 3-7 pm

Wed, July 12:

Dog Show, 8 am

Pet Show, 2 pm

Vet Check in for Poultry 3:15-4 pm

Poultry Show, 4 pm

Vet Check In 7-9 pm

Thurs, July 13:

Vet Check, 7 –10 am

Exhibitor Breakfast, 8-10 am

Dairy Show, 12 pm

Crops Judging, 4:30 pm

Horse Games, 7 pm

Fri, July 14:

Beef Show, 8 am followed by Bottle Bucket Calf Show

Beef Scanning, 12 pm

Beef Presentation, 1 pm

Fri, July 14 (continued):

Swine and Sheep Scanning, 1 pm

Rabbit Show, 3 pm

Saturday July 15:

Swine Show, 8 am

Meat Goat & Sheep Show, 2 pm

Donkey Races, 7 pm

Sun, Jul 16:

Horse Show, 8 am

State Fair and County Council Pictures, 4 pm

4-H BBQ, 5pm

Awards Ceremony, 7pm

Entries Released, 8 pm

Mon, July 17:

Auction Weigh-In, 6-7 am

Breakfast, 8-9:30am (Sponsored by Flint Hills

Resources)

Livestock Auction, 9:30am

Barn Clean-Up, after auction by ALL livestock

exhibitors

2017 Queen Competition - Applicants WANTED!!! The Chickasaw County Big 4 Fair Board is looking for the next

Chickasaw County Fair Queen.

All young women ages 16-21 interested in representing

Chickasaw County are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to complete the application, attach a

picture, and the $25 sponsorship.

Ladies need not be in 4-H. This is open to all women actively

involved in any area in Chickasaw County.

Applications can be picked up at the ISU Extension & Out-

reach Office at 104 E Main St after May 5th and are due on

or before June 16th .

Candidates will be contacted and interviews will be planned

for June 19th.

This year to help celebrate 100 years of Extension, we are having an Extension/4-H float in both the Heartland Days pa-rade on June 9th and Water Over the Dam Days Parade in Nashua on June 24th.

We need 4-H youth and volunteers to help walk with Extension staff during these parades. We ask that you come with your 4-H spirit and wear your 4-H t-shirts, help hand out invitations to the annual BBQ at the fair, and of course hand out candy to the children . I encourage all clubs to participate in at least one parade this summer with 4-H and Extension Staff.

Please give Val a call in the Extension Office at 641-394-2174 on or before June 8th if your club plans to participate in this exciting time celebrating 4-H and Extension!

4-H Clubs and Volunteers WANTED!!!

See a full schedule with special events in the July newsletter and on our website

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Farm Safety Day Camp

The Spring Farm Safety Program is for K-3 grade youth.

Registration forms were sent home through the school

for New Hampton and Fredericksburg Farm Safety Day

Camp. Registration forms can also be picked up at the

Extension Office. Farm Safety Day camp will be held on

June 14th in New Hampton, and June 21st in Fredericks-

burg from 9 am– 3 pm. Camp registrations for New

Hampton and Fredericksburg are due to the Extension

Office by June 2nd and 9th.

Wonderful Worms : K-3 Day Camp

Wiggly and wonderful worms hide in the ground

without making a sound but did you know there

are over 3,000 different kinds of earthworms?

What is the difference between red worms and

night crawlers? Observe, listen, and feel wonder-

ful worms during this camp. Youth will also have

the opportunity to create their very own ‘worm

bed’, go on a worm hunt and create their own

crafts! Wonderful Worms Day Camp will be held

on June 8th from 9 am– 3pm at the Ionia Public

Library and July 15th from 9 am– 3 pm at the Big

Four Fairgrounds in Nashua.

For Summer Day Camp Registration Forms go to http://www.extension.iastate.edu/chickasaw/news/summer-day-camps

Cooking Up Science: 4-6 Day Camp

Does your 4th– 6th grader like to cook in the kitchen? Does your child often wonder why some foods turn

out and others do not? During this camp, youth will get the chance to examine and answer why doesn't

the food we bake always turn out? Youth will also get the opportunity to learn how different ingredients

will change foods and will try their hand at baking. If your child gets excited about baking, this camp is for

them! Cooking Up Science Day Camp will be held 9 am– 3 pm on June 15th at the United Methodist

Church in New Hampton and 9 am—3 pm on June 28th at the Fredericksburg Community Center.

County Council Applications

Do you want to be a leader in Chickasaw County? Would you like to create opportunities for fellow 4-H’ers while having fun?! Senior County Council is open to those in 9th-12th grade and the Intermediate County Council is open to those in 7th-8th grade in the 2017-2018 school year.

If you are interested, please fill out an application available at the Extension Office AFTER May 15th. Each appli-cant will be provided with an expectations sheet that will need to be signed along with the application. Appli-cations and the Expectation Sheet are due to the Extension Office no later than Friday, July 14th. All returning County Council members will need to complete the application materials also.

As a member of the Chickasaw County Council you will be required to attend most meetings along with imple-menting a leadership project, participation at fair and other activities throughout the 4-H year.

*Interviews for County Council will be conducted in late July or early August. All applicants will be asked to par-ticipate in an interview.*

Questions may be directed to Jaci at jtweeten@iastate.edu or 641-394-2174.

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Wave your 4-H Flag at the Iowa State Fair

Save the Date for 4-H Day at the Fair! On August 11, Iowa 4-H in partnership with the Iowa 4-H Foundation will be sponsoring a special day on the Grand Concourse. We will be promoting 4-H showcasing 4-H’ers and programs and connecting with alumni.

Pre-registered alumni will receive special benefits on Au-gust 11. The top three counties who register the highest number of alumni and friends will receive a contribution to their county: 1st: $500, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $100. For more information contact Emily Saveraid, esaver@iastate.edu with questions.

Donkey Ball

New at the 2017 Fair: The Big Four Fairboard will be hosting Donkey Races that will be held on Saturday July 15th starting at 7 pm.

Riders must be at least 16 years of age and weigh less than 250lbs. There will be five heats with 10 rid-ers in each heat. Each rider will need to find a spon-sorship of at least $50.

If you are interested in donating money for this event or are interested in participating in Donkey Ball please contact a member on the Big Four Fairboard.

Jaclyn Tweeten

Chickasaw County Extension and Outreach

County Youth Coordinator

Email: jtweeten@iastate.edu

Ph: 641-394-2174

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis

of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status,

national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic

status, or status as a U.S. veteran. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Ross Wilburn,

Diversity Officer, 2150 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, 515-

294-1482, wilburn@iastate.edu.

T-SHIRTS

New T-Shirts are Available at the Extension Office. They are $10 each or $12 for XXL. Old style T-Shirts are only $5.

Congratulations Seniors!!!

Your participation in Chickasaw County 4-H will be missed but your impact will continue to lead on. Best of luck to you all in your future! Alex Andera

Allison Wehling

Bridget Schaufenbuel

Brigette Kamrath

Chelsi Bailey

Cody Bearman

CreeAnn Pleggenkuhle

Joseph Jordan

Kayla Gebel

Kelsey Craun

Kennady Nie

Kennedy Huffman

Lindsey Bouska

Olivia Hake

Uriah Williams

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CHICKASAW COUNTY 4-H & FFA ACHIEVEMENT SHOW

OVERNIGHT LIABILITY RELEASE FORM DUE: JULY 1, 2017

Both sides of this form MUST be read, completed and on file with Extension Office staff at the Big Four Fairgrounds in Nashua, Iowa, dur-ing the Chickasaw County 4-H & FFA Achievement Show by anyone staying overnight at the fairgrounds.

NOTE: No exhibitors will stay in the barns overnight.

A dormitory is not provided on the fairgrounds nor chaperones for minors.

Adult supervision is required for youth staying on the fairgrounds.

Family campers are encouraged to use the camp grounds (designated areas on the fairground). However, you must make your own arrangements with the Fair Board.

The fair staff person on call will leave barn lights on overnight. Barn gates will be closed from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Reg-istered campers may stay overnight and must be on the grounds by 10:00 PM. Fair staff and/or security will call parents and/or law enforcement officials to remove rule violators from the fairgrounds.

PARENTAL PERMISSION and RELEASE OF LIABILITY:

My child(ren)_______________________________________________ has my permission to stay overnight at the Big Four Fairgrounds in Nashua during the 4-H & FFA Achievement Show. I understand that adult supervision is required and the 4-H or FFA member(s) must be in the designated overnight area as listed on the other side of this form by 10:00 PM. I release Extension staff, 4-H Youth Committee, and Extension Council from liability resulting from my child staying over at the fairgrounds. My child and I will assume responsibility for any damage to the fairground’s property or that of others.

I understand that if my child is not in the designated area by 10:00 PM it will be assumed that she/he will not be staying on the fairgrounds. If my child is found on the fairgrounds in violation of the overnight policy I will be called and asked to pick up my child from the grounds (no matter what time of the night) or will give consent for my child to drive home.

Overnighters may use the bathrooms after hours and return to their sleeping quarters. No horseplay, rough hous-ing, etc. in the restrooms or elsewhere on the fairgrounds will be tolerated! Violators will be sent home! The use of alcohol, tobacco and any other drug will not be tolerated and violators will be removed from the fairgrounds for the remainder of the fair and premiums will be forfeited. If a problem occurs with an animal the overnight on call person should be noti-fied so appropriate help can be obtained if needed and reported to staff in the morning. Animal exhibits will NOT be al-lowed to be exercised or washed from 9:30 PM until sunrise (6:00 AM).

I have read and agree to abide by the overnight rules of the Chickasaw County 4-H & FFA Achievement Show. Fur-ther, I hold harmless the Chickasaw County Achievement Show, its board, and members for any and all actions that take place during the course of the fair. I understand that there will be no legal protection for me or my camper during the fair and take full responsibility for any and all actions that are connected with myself, my family, and the legal officials before, during, or after the fair.

Parent/Guardian Signature: (Required!) ___________________________________________

I am aware of all the policies involved with staying overnight at the fairgrounds. I will treat all overnight security and/or staff with respect; follow the rules as stated on this release form and in the fair book. If I am found in violation of the rules or policies I understand that security/staff may have me call my parent(s) and be removed from the fairgrounds.

Overnighter Signature: (Required!) ______________________________________________ (Please complete next page)

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CHICKASAW COUNTY 4-H & FFA ACHIEVEMENT SHOW

CAMPING REQUEST

Due: July 1, 2017

Camper Information

Name(s): ___________________________________________________

Club: ________________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________

Parent/Guardian/Adult Information

Name(s): _____________________________________________________

Phone Numbers(s): _________________________________________

Camping Information

I plan to arrive on ______________ at _____________.

Date Time

I plan to leave on ______________ at ______________.

Date Time

Adult staying in the unit during the fair: ____________________ Phone:________________________

Others staying (must be on the list to stay, also must be on file with the Extension Office if 4-H Member)

______________________________________ ______________________________________

______________________________________ ______________________________________

______________________________________ ______________________________________

Again, I have read and agree to abide by the overnight rules of the Chickasaw County 4-H & FFA Achievement Show.

________________________________ ____/____/____ _________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature Date Printed Name

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June

3– Beef Workshop– Garth Griffins Farm, New Hampton 9-11 am

3– Horse Workout– Fairgrounds Nashua, 9-11 am

4– Dog Class– Fairgrounds, Nashua, 3-5 pm

5– FSQA Test Out—Extension Office, 8:30-12 pm

6-7—Intermediate Trip —Dubuque IA

8– Wonderful Worms Day Camp– Ionia, 9 am– 3 pm

9– Heartland Days Parade line-up 5:30 pm

11– Dog Class– Fairgrounds, Nashua , 3-5 pm

11– County Council Meeting– Extension Office, 5 pm

12– Camp Counselor Training– Pine Bluff, Decorah, 9 am– 3 pm

12– YDC Meeting– 6:30– Extension Office

13– 14 Junior Pine Bluff Camp #1

14– Farm Safety Day– New Hampton 9 am– 3 pm

15– Livestock and Crop Fair Entries Due– FairEntry

15– Cooking Up Science Day Camp– New Hampton, 9 am– 3 pm

15– Leaders Meeting– Extension Office, 6:30 pm

16th– Fair Queen Applications Due Extension Office

17-Horse Workout, Fairgrounds Nashua, 4-7 pm

20-21– Junior Pine Bluff Camp #2

21– Farm Safety Day– Fredericksburg, 9 am– 3 pm

22– Crops Field Judging– 8 am

24th– Water Over the Dam Days Parade– Nashua

25th– NEISCA Open Horse Show– Plum Creek Arena

(Airport)- New Hampton, 9 am

25– Dog Class– Fairgrounds Nashua, 3-5 pm

27– 29—State 4-H Youth Conference, Ames

28– Cooking Up Science Day Camp– Fredericksburg, 9 am– 3 pm

29th– Livestock Committee Meeting– Extension Office, 6 pm

July

4– Office Closed Holiday

6– Static (non-livestock) Entries Due, Fair Entry

9– Dog Class– 3-5 pm Fairgrounds, Nashua

10– Fair Setup Day

11-17th –Chickasaw County 4-H and FFA Achievement Show (see

daily schedule in newsletter)

14th– County Council Applications Due Extension Office

15– Wonderful Worms Day Camp, Nashua, 9am– 3 pm

17– Livestock Auction

31– Family Fun Night, New Hampton