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Harrison County OSU Extension PersonnelHeather Keller keller.85@osu.edu Office Associate

Tim Tanner tanner.128@osu.edu County Director and 4-H Educator

Joseph Maiorano maiorano.5@osu.edu Family and Consumer Sciences Educator

Erika Lyon lyon.194@osu.edu Ag. and Natural Resources Educator (.20, off-site)

Allison Dawson dawson.551@osu.edu 4-H Youth Development, Program Assistant

Callie Eberhart eberhart.48@osu.edu Extension Engagement, Program Assistant (.80)

Kasey Kuntz kuntz.88@osu.edu SNAP-ED, Program Assistant (.25, off-site)

Our Office is typically staffed Monday through Friday from 8a-12p and 1p-5p. Phone us at 740.942.8823

What's Happening in Extension?From Erika's Desk...For many, May 1st is a celebration of springs return. It is thought that May Day has its roots in Greek and

Roman agricultural rites focused on crop and livestock fertility, although it eventually evolved into a variety of festivals and celebrations across Europe. Over time, the meaning of May Day changed—with the

push for an 8 hour work day, May 1st became recognized as International Workers’ Day, which commemorated the struggles and gains of the labor movement in the 20th century. It’s still fun to look back,

though, on the agricultural origins of May Day. With summer almost here, many of us are spending more time outside in the field or in the garden. This also means that many of our favorite pests are spending more

time outdoors as well. Growing Degree Days (GDD) is a measurement of heat units accumulated within a year that can be used to predict the relative time of emergence of some of our common garden

pests based on plant emergence or the occurrence of bloom. You can keep track of GDDs in your area by visiting https://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/gdd/. Here in the Extension office, we are beginning to gear up

for camp and fair season—time really does fly! Stay tuned to jefferson.osu.edu and u.osu.edu/lyon.194 for up-to-date information on events and news. Stay cool!

From Joseph's Desk...Spring really took its time, but I think it has finally arrived. If you had a sedentary Winter, now may be a

good time to get yourself active. Start with stretching and flexibility, which can help prepare you for more strenuous exercise, such as walking, running, or biking.

From Allison's Desk... Fair is upon us! I hope that everyone is doing well with their projects, and books are coming along. Remember if you need Skillathon Study books you can pick those up at the Extension Office from

8am-5pm. Cloverbud Day Camp was a hit and we had 15 attendees. Trash Bash was Saturday April the 29 and we were very impressed by all the creative ideas the 4-Hers had for their trash cans.

I cannot wait till Junior Fair Night to unveil the winners!

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Conservation in Your Backyard Workshops

Conservation in Your Backyard (formerly Backyard Food Production) monthly workshops continue! Join us for sessions covering a range of topics, including

nuisance wildlife, hops production, hydroponics, birding, and much more! These workshops are free to

attend, but contact the Harrison SWCD or Extension so we know how many to expect.

SUNFLOWERS Give Mom Sunshine for Mother's Day

Join Adele Mason, Ohio State University Master Gardener Volunteer, to learn about all things

sunflowers. Among topics covered include growing requirements of sunflowers, effects of sunflowers on soils and pollination, seed saving, and harvesting, as

well as a discussion on using sunflower butter in place of peanut butter. There will also be a craft

activity available for both kids and adults! This event is just in time for Mother’s Day, so give your mom

some Mother’s Day cheer!

Monday May 7, 20186:00p

Puskarich Public LibraryFree Event

Beef Quality Assurance Training & Certification

Wednesday May 30, 20186p-8p

Harrison County FairgroundsCommercial Building

550 Grant StreetCadiz, Oh 43907

With consumers concerned for animal welfare and sustainable production, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is now required by food giants like Tyson Foods, who work with 25% of the US beef market share, and Wendy’s, currently the 2nd largest fast

food hamburger chain in the US beginning in 2019 to meet public demand.

Join OSU Extension in-person BQA training. Dr. Steve Boyles, OSU Extension Beef Specialist will be teaching BQA for those

who would like to get certified.

Harrison County Master Gardener VolunteersThe Ohio State University Extension office is currently

accepting new applications for the Master Gardener Volunteer training program. Master Gardener Volunteers

in Ohio contributed over 180,000 hours of service in 2015 and offer assistance with home horticulture questions, pest identification, school programs, demonstrations, research,

and continuing education programs. Training sessions will begin in October and continue into November. Participants interested in receiving the 50 hour

intensive training will learn about basic botany, plant physiology, soils, entomology, plant pathology, plant

diagnostics, integrated pest management, pesticide use and safety, lawn care, home vegetable and fruit production,

backyard wildlife management, and much more! Working with county OSU Extension personnel, Master Gardener

Volunteers provide educational services to their communities. If you are a garden enthusiast, this is a great opportunity to share your gardening know-how and skills

with others in your community. Cost of the program is $100, part of which includes a Master Gardening Training Manual and name badge.

Deadline for registration is August 15th. Interviews will be held the first week in September.

TUESDAYMAY 1st, 20186 p.m.—8 p.m.

Topics:Companion Planting,

Growing Herbs, Raised Bed Gardening, and Pest Management Strategies

TUESDAYJUNE 5th, 20186 p.m.—8 p.m.

Topics:Growing Hops and All

About Trees and Shrubs

LOCATIONHarrison County Fairgrounds Commercial Building,

550 Grant Street , Cadiz

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CLOVER-BITSMarket duck & broiler pick-ups are scheduled in May. Those exhibitors have received a postcard.

New for 2018: Each 4-H Club will be donating to the food-stand this year. There is no 4-H member family donation requirement.

Those exhibiting livestock at state fair need Tim’s signature by mid-June. Be early!

Businesses, farms, and families who have interest in (newly) sponsoring an award for the 2018 HC Junior Fair should contact our office soon. We anticipate several openings.

Final Year Member youth will want to keep their graduation portfolios, etc. handy so they can be showcased in the Final Year in 4-H Booth during fair.

If you missed our in-county Livestock QA trainings and need to make it up in a neighboring county, give us a call so we can get you some options soon. You only have until May 11 to get it done!

Dairy and horse lease agreements, 4-H (video) scholarship, and royalty entries are due June 1.

Jefferson County 4-H Horse Camp registrations are due May 15 at $75. We have forms at our office.

4-H Clubs interested in supporting Hopedale Community Days (June 1-2) as a food vendor or 4-H members asparticipants in the Talent Show may contact Margie Wilson at 740.381.5137.

4-H Information:2018 Window Contest: Great job to all of our 4-H clubs who participated in the Ohio 4-H Week window display contest. As a result of your recruiting efforts, 25 new member families joined 4-H this year! The booth judging team would like to recognize the following award winners who will receive a small cash stipend from the 4-H Committee: 1st: Green Valley2nd: New Rumley3rd: Country Friends

Rabbit Clinic sponsored by Country Cousins 4-H Club: 4-Hers taking breeding rabbits to the fair this year are encouraged to bring their rabbits to the clinic for hands-on help with showmanship. Additional topics will include: “How to Choose Your Market Pen” and “Rabbit Health & Sanitation.” This free clinic will be at the Fairgrounds (Birney Building) on from 10a to NOON.

Blood Drive sponsored by Freeport Friends 4-H Club: All are invited to participate in this community-wide blood drive scheduled for June 10 from 1-5p at the Fairgrounds (Commercial Building). Walk-ins welcome or you may sign up for an appointment in advance at www.lifeshare.cc under the “schedule” tab (search by zip 43907).

Summer Camp: Registration forms have been mailed; don’t forget to turn yours in soon! Remember, any 4-H member completing a project can go to camp for just $25 this year! Same price for any member Cloverbud. Four day (Junior) and one day (Explorer) camp options available at 4-H Camp Piedmont July 26-29. This year’s dino-mite activity theme will be“Jurassic Camp: Hawaiian Islands edition.”

2018 Key 4-H Dates: June 16: Skillathon Judging

June 18: Project JudgingJune 25: Junior Fair Night

July 26-27: Explorers CampJuly 26-29: Junior Camp

Nov TBD: Fall Fun Fest; Volunteer Banquet

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4-H Information cont.4-H Horse Announcements:

Equine Educational Series Event #2: April 29 at 4 p.m. Dr. Polly Modransky will present a multi-media session on lameness evaluation and diagnosis. This is an exciting opportunity to view footage of horses with various lameness issues and help to understand how you isolate the quadrant and anatomy involved. Classroom at Harrison Community Hospital.

Equine Education Series Event #3: May 27 starting at 11 a.m. at Harrison County Fairgrounds, Dr. Allie Corey will be doing teeth floats, vaccines and Coggins tests. Participants must RSVP to Sherri VanTassel(ohlaw94@aol.com), if you have not already done so. Participants are responsible for the cost of the services they receive. The Horse Committee will cover the trip cost.

Equine Education Series Event #4: June 1, 2, & 3 Terry Myers will be back for a horsemanship clinic. Advanced riders will ride Friday evening and Saturday (9-noon), less advanced riders will ride Saturday (1-4) and Sunday (10-2). We have seen great improvement in our 4-H youth who have taken part in these clinics and 4-H youth can apply for a scholarship through the Ohio Horseman's Council (documents are in the mail). The clinic will take place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. The cost is $150 per person/horse, you must supply your own bedding, a food truck will be on premises.

If you do not attend at least two of the Equine Education Series events, you MUST attend one session of the HORSE Quality Assurance. The two Horse QA options will be: Wednesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. OR Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. at the Harrison County Fairgrounds.

Information on workouts will be forthcoming.

PLEASE NOTE: Based upon guidance from the State 4-H Horse Committee, the County 4-H Horse Leaders in conjunction with the Extension Agent and Senior Fair Board Horse Superintendent are required to pull a lame or underweight horse from competition. We will attempt to work with the youth and family to try to resolve the issue so we can have a positive outcome and experience, but ultimately we have to follow the directive. Thank you for understanding.

Life-Skill JudgingMonday June 18

5:30p-8:30pFairgrounds

Skillathon Saturday, June 16

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2018 4-H Project Judging Guide SheetEach year over 250 members in the Harrison County 4-H program complete one or more projects. Project judging is the showcase of this 4-H learning experience. This guide helps member families know what to expect at the 2018 judging events. Please follow these guidelines to have a positive judging experience.

Overall, what are my judging options? Most members will participate in a county-wide judging experience (last year it was 82%). The preparation and interviewing skills demonstrated at county-wide judging are critical to the 4-H learning process. In some clubs, advisors may deem projects complete for members who are away on vacation, working, etc. during county-wide judging. Either way, projects must be judged in order for a member to (a) complete the 4-H year and (b) gain access to exhibit in the junior fair.

What are the two county-wide judging options? In general, projects which relate to the junior fair livestock sale and require a drug use notification form at the fair are judged on Saturday June 16 at Skillathon. Life skill projects and non-DUNF animal projects tend to be judged on Monday June 18 at Life Skill Judging. Further discussion continues below. Be sure to attend the correct judging event…read this document completely.

SKILLATHON JUDGINGWhere: Harrison County Fairgrounds (register in the Junior Fair Building)

When: Saturday June 16 Members will register on-site anytime between 8:00a and 11:00a; served in order of arrival Only those members with a compelling reason should arrive near 8:00a; others please sleep in a bit!

Judging length: A member being judged for multiple projects should expect up to a 90 minute wait; singles are less; actual judging time runs about 15 minutes per project

Which projects: These 4-H project numbers (and their FFA equivalents) will be judged at Skillathon: 117 122 126 135 139 140 150 198 Note: for project #135, only pygmy, breeding meat, & market are judged today…the rest are on Monday

How to study: Skillathon study notebooks are available for check-out from the Extension office for all species.

Pre-register: On-site registration in the Junior Fair Building only. No pre-registration other than having your paperwork ready.

What to wear: Show attire for one of the species you show (i.e., probably boots, jeans, and collared shirt)What to bring: 1)Completed project books; 2)Completed livestock entry forms (get these from your advisor in early June)

Where to park: Please drive carefully through the fairgrounds and park on the Midway

Scoring: Projects will be judged on a 34-point scale. Outstanding=32-34, Grade A=29-31, B=24-28, C=0-23 As a reminder, only projects judged at a county-wide event remain eligible for Outstanding Market Exhibitor Awards at the junior fair.

New for 2018: NA

Parent Notes: After on-site event registration is completed, livestock entries are turned in to the appropriate Junior Fair department heads, and your child goes to the judging area, you are encouraged to wait patiently away from the judging area. Communicate with your child where you will be waiting for them at the conclusion of the judging experience.

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LIFE-SKILL JUDGINGWhere: Harrison County Fairgrounds (register in the Commercial Building [north side])

When: Monday June 18 from 5:30-9:00p Members will sign-in 10 minutes prior to their first judging time slot

Judging length: Almost all projects being judged today will last 15 minutes per project

Which projects: Everything not covered on Saturday! Notably, this includes rabbits, horses, companion animals, cooking, sewing, scrapbooking, woodworking, electronics, and the remaining life-skill projects.

How to prep: Skillathon study notebooks are available for horses and rabbits. The rest should prepare by practicing interviewing skills, 4-H and project knowledge, and sharing visual displays with enthusiasm and detail.

Pre-register: YES! All members being judged on Monday must call the Extension Office 740.942.8823 to p re-register. Pre-registration phone calls will be received on a first-call first-served basis. Pre-registration calls will be received from 8a-5p Wednesday June 13 and 8a-5p Thursday June 14. Do not email, leave a voice mail, or come in-person—these will not be answered. If the phone is not answered within 3½ rings, hang up and try again in a few moments…we are busy registering others.

What to wear: Show attire for one of the species you show or generally nice attire

What to bring: 1)Completed livestock entry forms (companion animals, horses, rabbits only); 2)Completed project book; 3)Project display (not for horses and rabbits)

Where to park: Please drive carefully through the fairgrounds and park on the Midway

Scoring: [horse and rabbit, see skillathon “scoring” notes] Life-skill projects will be judged on a 51-point scale. Outstanding/State Fair Eligible=47-51, Grade A=43-46, B=35-42, C=04-34 Trying to make it to state fair? In addition to fulfilling all project requirements at a high level, focus on creativity, professionalism, and showing you’ve gone the extra mile!

New for 2018: 1) A few project types have had their timeslots extended to better support our judging needs.

Parent Notes: Arrive 10 minutes early to (a) receive a welcome folder and (b) ensure your child understands the process. Please be quiet and courteous while waiting, including any young children in your party.

A project judging example from start to finish…Alex Studebaker is a 3rd year 4-H member who has parents who both work late. This means that Alex appreciates the option for being judged later in the evening. With that in mind, Alex (or a parent) calls in on Wednesday June 14 at 3:51p to pre-register. No one answers so Alex tries again at 3:56p and his call is answered. Alex mentions he is hoping for later time slots and that his three projects being completed are #174 Beginning Horse Management, #445 Becoming Money Wise, and #597 Become a Puppeteer. When asked, Alex says that he is a fairly experienced member who will not need any “air breaks” in between judgings to catch his bearings…he’d prefer to just go straight on through. Thus, OSU Extension staff check the remaining slots available and Alex learns that he will be judged for #597 at 7:15p, #445 at 7:30p, and #174 at 8:07p…a mostly perfect schedule. Alex writes these down so he won’t forget. On the followingMonday, Alex is prepared to succeed. He arrives at 7:01p wearing horse show attire and holding his project materials. He turns in his junior fair entry form for his horse project. He receives a green folder that says “Hamilton, Alex: 3 projects” and then takes his seat in the general waiting area. He opens his folder to make sure the scoresheets are all accurate. He notices that each project has a certain table it is being judged at. He scans the room to acquaint himself with the locations of those tables. Then at 7:10p he takes his #597 materials and proceeds to the official waiting chair near the table of his puppet project. At 7:15p the judge signals him over to the table. He completes that judging at 7:27p and quietly glides back to the general waiting area to retrieve his #445 project materials and then glides quietly over to the waiting chair for that project. The judge is ready and signals him over. He completes that judging at 7:42p. Because there is a slightly imperfect gap, he returns to the general waiting area to get a drink of water and collect his #174 materials. At 8:03p Alex takes his horse-related materials and migrates to the horse table’s waiting chair. When Alex completes his horse project judging, he returns his now-empty green folder to the on-site check-in table and then proceeds quietly out the door to celebrate a job well done. Success!

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2018 Harrison County Junior Fair ScheduleSunday June 24, 201812-9p Booth Building6p+ Animal projects encouraged to arrive after this time8p Junior Fair Board Meeting

FYI: Tim’s “Office” open from 12-6p

Monday June 25, 20186a Deadline for animal projects to be in stalls8a-noon Weigh-in and picture taking for market projects (light to heavy)1p Flag Raising (fair officially opens)4:30p Royal Court & Style Review participants report to JF Bldg.5p Junior Fair Night7p Sheep Show Sponsored by: Rough Ridge Club Lambs

Junior Fair Office open from 12-4p & 6-10p

Tuesday June 26, 20189a Poultry Show Sponsored by: Christopher Springs Farm12-3p Youth Funday Events!5p Swine Show Sponsor: Dale Norris, Commissioner & G & S Swine

Junior Fair Office open from 9a-9p

Wednesday June 27, 20189a Rabbit Show Sponsored by: forthcoming10a Beef Show Sponsored by: forthcoming7p Steer Show Sponsored by: forthcoming

Junior Fair Office open from 9a-9p

Thursday June 28, 20189a Saddle Horse & PAS Show Sponsored by: forthcoming10a Dairy Show Sponsored by: Arba-Vue Farms Inc5p Goat Show Sponsored by: Willoughby & Co, Inc. CPA

Junior Fair Office open from 9a-9p

Friday June 29, 20188:30a Companion Animal Show Sponsored by: L & D Sales n’ Service9a Horse Versatility & Fun Shows1p Livestock Sale [order below] Rabbit, Duck, Broiler, Turkey, Goat, Lamb, Hog, Feeder, Steer, Dairy Baskets

Junior Fair Office open from 9a-9p

Saturday June 30, 20183p Pewee Contest Sponsored by: forthcoming4p Supreme Showmanship & Trophies/awards released8:30p+ Square Dance Sponsored by: Harrison Co. Farm Bureau9-11p Booths released11:59p Breeding Animals & horses released (must be out of the way by 7a Sunday)

Junior Fair Office open from 9a-9p;JF Building closes at 11p

Sunday July 1, 20187a Market animals released to packers (by Sale Committee)9a-12p Booth removal & award pick-up completed9a Cleaning of market area pens & "take home market animals released11a Everything out and clean

Junior Fair Building open 9a-NOON

Junior Fair Dress CodeDAIRY ∙ white pants; white collared shirt with sleevesGOATS ∙ white or dark pants; white collared shirt with sleevesBEEF/DAIRY FEEDERS/SWINE ∙ dark jeans with back pocket or holster to carry a scotch comb; collared shirt with sleevesSHEEP/GOAT ∙ dark jeans; collared shirt with sleevesRABBITS/POULTRY∙ dark jeans; sleeved shirt preferably long sleeved, white and collared; could also wear white show coat; no exposed jewelry

Seven Simple Tips for Fair Week Success1. Drink water. Relax. Take time to eat normal food.2.When angry, count to four before responding.3.What can you do in May to make fair week easier?4.Save the really late nights for the end of fair week.5. See the big picture. Value the full experience.6. Be sure to say thank you or provide encouragement least 3x a day. It is easy!7.Practice often now and you will perform with quiet confidence later.

Thank Yous Ready?Each junior fair award winner and market animal seller will be required to turn in a card of thanks for each award earned and animal sold. Plan ahead now by getting your stamps and thank you cards prepared. Youth must turn in completed and stamped cards (or bring $.50) during the awards release time(s).

Junior Fair CommitteeAs you come upon questions or the unknown of fair week, please direct your questions to the appropriate member of the JFC:SFB President..........Don JonesJunior Fair Manager..........Ryan MarkerJFB Advisors..........K. Atkinson/OSUE Staff JFB President..........Bailey EberhartBeef/Steer..........Ray MarkerCompanion..........Ryan MarkerDairy..........Doug Caldwell of Dairy BoardGoats..........Clint BarrHorses.....Tom Carter/Rich. EberhartPoultry..........Jodi LucasRabbit...........Derek SchaeferSheep..........Joe JohnsonSwine.....Lynette Dauch

Be Prepared on Sale NightThe Livestock Sale Committee is looking forward to another excellent Junior Fair Livestock Sale on Friday June 29. They would like to share a few reminders with youth sellers:•Be sure you are lined up at your selling time(s).•Please dress appropriately. Show dress or club t-shirt is entirely appropriate.•Volunteer for 1 hour to help distribute refreshments to buyers, esp. later in the night.•Be sure to get new buyers a pass soon. Passes are available at the Extension Office May 15+.•Once you sell your animal, come back and take your picture to your buyer! Be grateful.

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Fair Booths As you work on your fantastic 4-H club booths for the Junior Fair Building, remember that the 2018 decorative theme is “Locally Grown to Serve Our Own.” Please remember that no electricity or open water are allowed in your display. Please cleanup any messes. Booth set-up will be Sunday June 24 from 12-9p. If that time places a hardship on your club, please call the Office to arrange an alternate time on T,W,R,F—no Saturday. Note: club packets available Sunday only Clubs will disassemble booths completely (including staple removal!) beginning at 9p on Sat. June 30. Any items remaining by NOON on Sunday will be set to the curb for the trash.

Junior Fair Night Everyone is invited to the Fairgrounds(Birney Livestock Barn) at 5p on Monday June 25 as we celebrate the annual Junior Fair Night. Come on out to see the coronation of the Royal Court, learn who has received State Fair nominations and the Lucille Reed Most Outstanding 4-Her Award, plus more! The 4-H Committee would like to remind youth that attendance at Junior Fair Night is a requirement in order to receive awards unless you pre-RSVP to the Extension Office. Reserved seating for all outstanding-level awardees will be ensured—check the JFN bulletin map upon arrival. Be seated by 4:55p.

2018 Harrison County Junior Fair Guide

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GRANDSTANDS

JR. FAIR BLDG.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

HOG BARN

HORSE BARNS

HORSE ARENA

BEEF

Enter Only

Enter Only

Exit Only

POULT

SHEEP

DAIRY

GOAT

BEEF

HOGS

MIDWAY AREA

(please refrain from using this area as much as possible)

RABBIT RABBIT, POULTRY, & MARKET GOAT

DAIRY, SHEEP, & BREEDING GOAT

HORSE

♦ All booths are approximately 4 feet deep

♦ Booth map is not to scale; meant for illustra-tive purposes only

♦ Theme=Locally Grown to Serve Our Own

♦ Materials reminder: no electric hook-ups or real water; keep it easy to clean/maintain

AA: Royal Riders (12’) BB: Tri-county Showstoppers (12’) CC: Cadiz Ranchers (12’)

DD: Green Valley (12’) EE: New Rumley (12’) FF: Freeport Friends (12’)

A: FFA (8’) B: Silver Spurs (8’) C: Germano Community (8’)

D: Country Jewels (8’) E: Horses n’ Such (8’)

F: Stitch n’ Hitch (8’) G: Country Cousins (8’) H: Crafty Country Kids (8’)

I: Country Friends (8’) J: Shamrock (8’) K: Dusty Boots (8’)

L: Hopedale Town n’ Country (8’) M: Blue Ribbon General (8’) N: Skill Crafters (8’)

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Final Year 4-H Member Booth

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Engaged Ohioans, Vibrant Communities10Update from Senior Fair Board:Fair time is upon us once again! Follow the Harrison County Fair Facebook page for updates leading up to the fair! If you would like to have an entry in Departments 7-12, please have your entry form submitted to the Fairboard no later than 6p on Sunday June 24.

Gift Basket Contest: Exhibits due 10a - Friday June 29, 2018. Basket or other container with a maximum of 20 items. Entry cannot exceed 24 inches in any direction. Containers should be enclosed in cellophane, netting, or another suitable covering. Food items must be in a sealed container. Any theme may be use. Entry will be judged on best use of theme and total appearance. Exhibitors are asked to donate their baskets for a silent auction. Silent Auction will take place from 12p Friday June 29 until 12p Saturday June 30.

Decorated Pot Display: Exhibits due 12p - Monday June 25, 2018. Paint, decorate, stencil or cover a flower pot filled with flowers, herbs or anything growing that fits your theme. The flower pots will be displayed in different locations for the public to view. Categories: Single pot - pot must be at least 8 inches tall, but no taller than 16 inches. Multiple pots - lagest pot can be no taller than 16 inches tall, entire project no taller than 32 inches. You must be able to carry your pot. You may donate your pot to the Fairboard for the silent auction taking place from 12p Friday June 29 until 12p Saturday June 30.

If you would like to or know someone who would like to sponsor the Harrison County Fair, please contact any Fair Board Member or email harrisonagsociety@gmail.com.

2018 Harrison County Senior Fair ScheduleThursday June 28, 2018

7p..........OSTPA Truck & Tractor Pull

Friday June 29, 2018

10a..........Gift Baskets Due

12p..........Silent Auction Begins

7p...........Rodeo

Saturday June 30, 2018

11a..........Library Day

12p..........Silent Auction Ends

7p........... Truck & Tractor Pull

9p..........Departments 7-12 Released

Monday June 25, 2018

9a-6p..........Department 7 and 9-12 Exhibits Due

1p..........Gates Open & Flag Raising

1:30p..........Pedal Tractor Pull

7p..........Motocross

Tuesday June 26, 2018

8a-12p..........Department 8 Exhibits Due

All Day..........Department 7-12 Judging

7p..........Off Road Racing

Wednesday June 27, 2018

4p..........Baked Goods Auction

7p..........Demolition Derby

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Give it to me, NOW!

Joseph Maiorano

You Can’t Buy THAT!Joseph MaioranoRead that title again (I’ll wait)… You will never hear me say those words aloud. That is because, it is not about WHAT you dream of owning. For example, you may have long yearned to collect life-size elephant figurines. The more important questions for such nonessential expenses are, A) “Do you have a budget that includes categories for your short, intermediate, and long term expenses--food, utilities, car maintenance, kids’ college? B) Does your budget include an emergency account—3-6 months of expenses? C) Does you budget have a category for your elephant collection?” D) Does that category have enough funds to pay cash for that gold plated elephant? Did you reply, “Affirmative,” to questions A, B, C, and D? If so, you might be on your way to starting your elephant collection. If not, take the steps to develop a budget, then you will be financially able to make your dreams come true.

The title of this blog is from a quote by Veruca Salt, the spoiled child in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Whenever Veruca saw something she wanted (which was quite often), she simply told her daddy about her desire, and her father did whatever it took to get that item for his covetous daughter. I suggest that the Verucas of the world, regardless of their gender or age, might get easily frustrated when things do not instantly go their way. I am not sure, but there may be a connection between a child whose parent(s) gave them whatever s/he wanted, and that child getting frustrated when things don’t go smoothly. I am going to discuss some tactics that might help the easily frustrated to think differently, or rationally about his or her frustration. I think that parents who use such tactics model strategies their children can use to control their upset. I am one who some-times has low frustration tolerance (Ellis & Harper, 1977)—I tolerate little frustration. For example, if I expect that I should have a relaxing Saturday morning but find that there is no milk for my breakfast cereal (because on Friday, I forgot to stop for milk on my way home from work), I might get extremely frustrated. I might tell myself, “I am so stupid for not stopping at the store” or “I can’t stand going to the store on Saturday morning.” Neither of these are true. On the other hand, I can make rational statements, such as, I forgot to stop at the store, or there is no milk in my refrigerator, which free me to look for ways to improve that situation. I might decide to fry an egg, or go to the store for milk.

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Healthy Food and Healthy Amounts of

Food

Adapted from Joseph Maiorano I believe we all have the right to be powerful. We can think the thoughts we want, make the choices we want, and do the things we want. I understand that others may feel threatened when we try to be all that we can be. Or, they may describe our wanting to be our best as some sort of ego trip. I will not let what they think to be a barrier to my goal. Similarly, others may exercise their power to try to prevent me from doing what I want (they can not prevent me from thinking what I want). If so, I can try to change their mind, or I can go somewhere else, or if these are not an option, then I can rethink what I want to do. Regardless, I am largely in control of me and my life.” YOU can be all THAT… Cheers! For the next few editions of this newsletter, I am going to talk about things we can do to build our personal power. I think that people who have that power are going to do great things with their lives. I think personal power helps to fuel our personal lives, social lives, work lives, school lives, and etc. Today, I want to encourage you to build your personal power by choosing healthy foods to eat and healthy amounts of that food. According to choosemyplate.gov the foods we eat each day should include foods from all food groups: whole grains, vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy, and lean protein. In addition, choosemyplate encourages me to eat less. One way is to eat slowly and feel my fullness, so I don’t eat too many calories. I can also reduce the portion size of food I consume. Lastly, I can cut calories by drinking water or unsweetened beverages.

Extension Calendar of EventsMay June

ANR: Conservation in Your Backyard - 6p - FG4-H: Market Duck Pick-Up - JLJunior Fair Board - 6p - FGSenior Fair Board - 7p - ANR: Sunflowers - 6p - PL4-H: Market Broiler Pick-Up - JL4-H: Final Accepted Day for QA4-H Committee - 6p - FG4-H: Equine Ed Series - 11a - FGANR: Beef Quality Assurance - 6p - FG4-H: Market Rabbit Tattooing & Fancy Poultry Testing - 6p - FG

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4-H: Horse/Dairy Leases4-H: Royal Court Entries4-H: Video Scholarship Entries4-H: Horse Clinic (Fee)Junior Fair Board - 6p - FGSenior Fair Board - 7p - FGANR: Conservation in Your Backyard - 6p - FG4-H: Royalty Judging - 6p - FG4-H Committee - 6p - FGJunior Fair Board Work Night4-H: Skillathon - 8a - FG4-H: Junior Fair Entries Due (Most)4-H: Project Judging - by Appointment - FG4-H: Junior Fair Entries Due (Rabbit and Horse)Harrison County Fair

OSU Extension of Harrison County 538 North Main Street, Suite H Cadiz, OH 43907740.942.8823 harrison.osu.edu

SITE LEGEND | FG: Fairgrounds JSC: Jewett Sportsman's Club EO: Extension Office CO: Commissioners Office PL: Puskarich Library HCH: Harrison Comm. Hospital JL: Jefferson Landmark