SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (rodeo arena) TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show (open air pavilion) 10:30 a.m. 4-H Cat Show or immediatlely after dog show (open air pavilion) 8-11 a.m. Enter 4-H, FFA and Open Class Exhibits 11:00 a.m. All Market Beef, Sheep and Swine Entered 4:30 p.m. 4-H, FFA & Open Livestock Judging Contest 5:00 p.m. Ranch Rodeo (limited to 10 teams) Call Chance Skomp 883-3019 to enter. sponsored in part by Brophy Electric and AK Acres Popcorn Co. 6:00 p.m. Barnyard Scramble (rodeo arena, ages toddlers - 12 yrs.) sponsored in part by Mar- kee Ag and Added Touch Flowers & Gifts WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Swine Show (show arena) 11:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Goat and Sheep Show, Dress Your Lamb Contest (show arena) 12:00 noon All Breeding Beef, Feeder Calves and Bucket Calves Entered 12:00 noon-7:00 p.m. Expo Open 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Poultry and Rabbit Show 3:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ Contest (ages 5-7, 60 lb. limit) 3:00 p.m. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie by Champion Community Center (Hughes Farm Supply Booth) 3-12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 4:00 p.m. Frozen T-Shirt Contest (Arena) All Ages 5:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Carnival Open ($20 unlimited rides) 5 - 7 p.m. Bratwurst Supper Benefit for Mercy Meals 7:00 p.m. Christian Family Show (grandstand) Laura Story $5.00 coordinated by Gate Price Ministerial Association of Southwest Nebraska 8:00 p.m. Square Dance (open air auditorium) Dean Dederman Caller 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast (Eagles food stand) SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef and Bucket Calf 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (rodeo arena) Show (show arena) 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show (open air pavilion) 1:00 p.m. Texaco Country Showdown 10:30 a.m. 4-H Cat Show or immediatlely after dog presented by KOGA Clear Channel Radio show (open air pavilion) 9th Street Singers 8-11 a.m. Enter 4-H, FFA and Open Class sponsored in part by Strand Farms, Inc. in Exhibits memory of Henry and Geraldine Strand 11:00 a.m. All Market Beef, Sheep and Swine 3-12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) Entered 4:00 p.m. JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy 4:30 p.m. 4-H, FFA & Open Livestock Judging (open air pavilion) Contest 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) 5:00 p.m. Ranch Rodeo (limited to 10 teams) Arm bands not sold after 10:00 p.m. Call Chance Skomp 883-3019 to enter. 6:30 p.m. Imperial Jaycees 25th Annual sponsored in part by Brophy Electric and AK DEMO DERBY (grandstand) Acres Popcorn Co. 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes 6:00 p.m. Barnyard Scramble (rodeo arena, ages toddlers - 12 yrs.) sponsored in part by Mar- FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 kee Ag and Added Touch Flowers & Gifts 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast (Eagles food stand) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 8:00 a.m. 4-H Rocket Launch (fairgrounds) 9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Round Robin Showmanship (show arena) 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Swine Show (show arena) 11:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Goat and Sheep Show, 11:30 a.m. Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull Dress Your Lamb Contest (show arena) (ages 4–12) (open air pavilion) 12:00 noon All Breeding Beef, Feeder Calves and 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open Bucket Calves Entered 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 12:00 noon-7:00 p.m. Expo Open 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 12:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (open air pavilion) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens sponsored in part by Pivot Electric and Rowley Welding 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Poultry and Rabbit Show 1:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 3:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ Contest (ages 5-7, 60 lb. limit) 1 - 5 p.m. Open Horseshoe Pitching Contest 3:00 p.m. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie (added money) sponsored in part by by Champion Community Center Longhorn Lawncare and FV Coop (Hughes Farm Supply Booth) 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction 3-12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) (show arena) 4:00 p.m. Frozen T-Shirt Contest (Arena) All Ages 3:00 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy (open air pavilion) page 2 5:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Carnival Open ($20 unlimited rides) 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Carnival Open Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) 5 - 7 p.m. Bratwurst Supper Benefit for Mercy Meals 5:00 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy www.chasecountyfair.com (open air pavilion) 7:00 p.m. Christian Family Show (grandstand) 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show - Sponsored in part by Laura Story $5.00 STYX Great Plains Communmications coordinated by Gate Price 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Ministerial Association of Southwest Nebraska 9:00 p.m.- 12:00 midnight Carnival Midnight 8:00 p.m. Square Dance (open air auditorium) Madness ($15 unlimited rides) Arm bands not Dean Dederman Caller August 11-18,sold after 10:002013 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (rodeo arena) 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast (Eagles food stand) (Eagles food stand) TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef and Bucket Calf 7:30 a.m. 35th Annual Chase County Fair Run Show (show arena) 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show (open air pavilion) Kids 7:15 a.m. Registration at 6:30 a.m. 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open sponsored by Running Times and Super Foods 10:30 a.m. 4-H Cat Show or immediatlely after dog 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides show (open air pavilion) 10:30 a.m. PARADE “Spirit of America” 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 8-11 a.m. Enter 4-H, FFA and Open Class After Parade Imperial Young Farmers & Ranchers 1:00 p.m. Texaco Country Showdown BBQ (7th & Wellington, west of Fairgrounds) Exhibits presented by KOGA Clear Channel Radio 11:00 a.m. All Market Beef, Sheep and Swine 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m. Carnutz Cruize–In car show 9th Street Singers (7th & Wellington,west of Fairgrounds) Entered sponsored in part by Strand Farms, Inc. in 4:30 p.m. 4-H, FFA & Open Livestock Judging memory of Henry and Geraldine Strand Motorcycle Show Contest sponsored in part by Hegwood Trenching and 3-12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) Liewer Funeral Home 5:00 p.m. Ranch Rodeo (limited to 10 teams) 4:00 p.m. JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy 12:00 noon- 10:00 p.m. Expo Open Call Chance Skomp 883-3019 to enter. (open air pavilion) sponsored in part by Brophy Electric and AK 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) Acres Popcorn Co. Arm bands not sold after 10:00 p.m. 12:00 noon- 1:00 p.m. Dance Crew Contest Regis- (open air pavilion) 6:00 p.m. Barnyard Scramble (rodeo arena, ages 6:30 p.m. Imperial Jaycees 25th Annual tration toddlers - 12 yrs.) sponsored in part by Mar- DEMO DERBY (grandstand) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens kee Ag and Added Touch Flowers & Gifts 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes 1:00-5:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($15 unlimited rides) 1:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Lions Club Bingo WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Swine Show (show arena) 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast 1 - 5 p.m. County Horseshoe Pitching Contest 11:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Goat and Sheep Show, (Eagles food stand) (added money) sponsored in part by Longhorn 8:00 a.m. 4-H Rocket Launch (fairgrounds) Lawncare and FV Coop Dress Your Lamb Contest (show arena) 9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Round Robin Showmanship 1:30 p.m. Dance Crew Contest (open air pavilion) 12:00 noon All Breeding Beef, Feeder Calves and (show arena) sponsored in part by The ColorBox and Bucket Calves Entered 11:30 a.m. Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull Owens True Value Hardware 12:00 noon-7:00 p.m. Expo Open (ages 4–12) (open air pavilion) 3:30 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open (open air pavilion) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Poultry and Rabbit Show 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens Arm bands not sold after 10:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (open air pavilion) 3:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ Contest (ages 5-7, 60 lb. limit) 5:30 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy sponsored in part by Pivot Electric and Rowley Welding (open air pavilion) 3:00 p.m. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie 1:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Lions Club Bingo 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show by Champion Community Center (Lions stand, fairgrounds) (Hughes Farm Supply Booth) TALBOTT BROTHERS 1 - 5 p.m. Open Horseshoe Pitching Contest JUSTIN MOORE 3-12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) (added money) sponsored in part by 4:00 p.m. Frozen T-Shirt Contest (Arena) All Ages Longhorn Lawncare and FV Coop 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes 5:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Carnival Open 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction Dance After Grandstand Show ($20 unlimited rides) (show arena) 5 - 7 p.m. Bratwurst Supper 3:00 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy Benefit for Mercy Meals (open air pavilion) 7:00 p.m. Christian Family Show (grandstand) 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Carnival Open Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) Laura Story $5.00 5:00 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 coordinated by Gate Price (open air pavilion) Ministerial Association of Southwest Nebraska 7:00 a.m. Release All Livestock Exhibits 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show - 8:00 p.m. Square Dance (open air auditorium) Sponsored in part by 10:00 a.m. 12th Annual Antique Tractor Pull Great Plains Communmications Dean Dederman Caller STYX (grandstand) 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes 12:30 p.m. Release Open Class, 4-H and FFA Exhibits 9:00 p.m.- 12:00 midnight Carnival Midnight Madness ($15 unlimited rides) Arm bands not THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 sold after 10:00 p.m. 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast (Eagles food stand) 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef and Bucket Calf SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Show (show arena) 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open (Eagles food stand) 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 7:30 a.m. 35th Annual Chase County Fair Run 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens Kids 7:15 a.m. Registration at 6:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Texaco Country Showdown sponsored by Running Times and Super Foods presented by KOGA Clear Channel Radio 10:30 a.m. PARADE “Spirit of America” 9th Street Singers After Parade sponsored in part by Strand Farms, Inc. in Imperial Young Farmers & Ranchers memory of Henry and Geraldine Strand BBQ (7th & Wellington, west of Fairgrounds) 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m. Carnutz Cruize–In car show 3-12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) (7th & Wellington,west of Fairgrounds) 4:00 p.m. JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy (open air pavilion) Motorcycle Show sponsored in part by Hegwood Trenching and 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) Liewer Funeral Home Arm bands not sold after 10:00 p.m. 12:00 noon- 10:00 p.m. Expo Open 6:30 p.m. Imperial Jaycees 25th Annual DEMO DERBY (grandstand) 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes 12:00 noon- 1:00 p.m. Dance Crew Contest Regis- tration (open air pavilion) FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast 1:00-5:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($15 unlimited rides) (Eagles food stand) 1:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Lions Club Bingo 8:00 a.m. 4-H Rocket Launch (fairgrounds) (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Round Robin Showmanship 1 - 5 p.m. County Horseshoe Pitching Contest (show arena) (added money) sponsored in part by Longhorn 11:30 a.m. Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull Lawncare and FV Coop (ages 4–12) (open air pavilion) 1:30 p.m. Dance Crew Contest (open air pavilion) 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open sponsored in part by The ColorBox and 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides Owens True Value Hardware 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 3:30 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy 12:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (open air pavilion) (open air pavilion) sponsored in part by Pivot Electric and Rowley Welding 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) 1:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Lions Club Bingo Arm bands not sold after 10:00 p.m. (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 5:30 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy 1 - 5 p.m. Open Horseshoe Pitching Contest (open air pavilion) (added money) sponsored in part by 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show Longhorn Lawncare and FV Coop TALBOTT BROTHERS 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction (show arena) JUSTIN MOORE 3:00 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes (open air pavilion) Dance After Grandstand Show 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Carnival Open Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) 5:00 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy (open air pavilion) 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show - Sponsored in part by STYX Great Plains Communmications SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes 7:00 a.m. Release All Livestock Exhibits 9:00 p.m.- 12:00 midnight Carnival Midnight 10:00 a.m. 12th Annual Antique Tractor Pull Madness ($15 unlimited rides) Arm bands not (grandstand) sold after 10:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Release Open Class, 4-H and FFA Exhibits SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 6-10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast (Eagles food stand) 7:30 a.m. 35th Annual Chase County Fair Run Kids 7:15 a.m. Registration at 6:30 a.m. sponsored by Running Times and Super Foods 10:30 a.m. PARADE “Spirit of America” After Parade Imperial Young Farmers & Ranchers BBQ (7th & Wellington, west of Fairgrounds) 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m. Carnutz Cruize–In car show (7th & Wellington,west of Fairgrounds) Motorcycle Show sponsored in part by Hegwood Trenching and Liewer Funeral Home 12:00 noon- 10:00 p.m. Expo Open 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Helicopter Rides 12:00 noon- 1:00 p.m. Dance Crew Contest Regis- tration (open air pavilion) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 1:00-5:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($15 unlimited rides) 1:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 1 - 5 p.m. County Horseshoe Pitching Contest (added money) sponsored in part by Longhorn Lawncare and FV Coop 1:30 p.m. Dance Crew Contest (open air pavilion) sponsored in part by The ColorBox and Owens True Value Hardware 3:30 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy (open air pavilion) 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($20 unlimited rides) Arm bands not sold after 10:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.- JERRY FRASIER Magic+Comedy (open air pavilion) 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show TALBOTT BROTHERS JUSTIN MOORE 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Dance After Grandstand Show
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 7:00 a.m. Release All Livestock Exhibits 10:00 a.m. 12th Annual Antique Tractor Pull (grandstand) 12:30 p.m. Release Open Class, 4-H and FFA Exhibits page 3 Without the support of advertisers, the Chase Klassy Kreations...... 32 County Fair Premium L & L Ready Mix Concrete...... 24 Book would not be M & M’s Natural JAZ...... 25 Fair Premium possible. Thanks for McChesney Martin Sagehorn PC...... 33 your support. Markee Ag Services...... 32 Mathews Family Chiropractic...... 12 List Index NRD...... 32 Extension Board...... 4 Index To Advertisers Overhead Door Specialists...... 17 4-H Council...... 4 21st Century Equipment LLC...... 7 Owens True Value Hardware...... 23 Extension Staff...... 4 Adams Bank & Trust...... 4 Pinnacle Bank...... 12 4-H Superintendents...... 4 Adams Drug...... 3 Pivot Electric...... 22 Open Class Superintendents...... 4 Adams Lumber...... 18 Open Class General Rules...... 4 Priority Seating LLC...... 28 Department S—Open Class Livestock...... 4 Beverage Barn...... 22 Rowley Welding...... 20 Department T B.T.’s Quality Machine & Fabrication...... 6 Sinner’s Paint & Body Shop...... 25 Open Class Needlework...... 4 Brophy Electric...... 11 Southwest Public Power...... 25 Open Class Sewing...... 5 Capitol Liquor...... 3 Southwest Title Co...... 7 Department U—Open Class Handicrafts...... 5 Carquest Auto Parts/Shari’s...... 15 Sunrise Heights...... 14 Best In County Photography Contest...... 6 Chase County Fair...... 35 Susie’s Creative Stitches...... 8 Division 11—Kids Corner...... 6 Department V Color Box...... 33 Tequila’s...... 13 Open Class Foods...... 6 Crop Production Services...... 36 The Attic...... 17 Open Class Food Preservation...... 7 Enders Lake Golf Course...... 8 Trinidad Benham...... 10 Department W—Open Class Field Crops...... 7 Fine Things Jewelry & Gifts...... 20 Troxell’s Heating and Appliance LLC...... 23 Department X—Open Class Fruits & Vegetables...... 7 First Bank & Trust Co...... 30 Twist & Shout...... 11 Department Y—Open Class Flowers...... 8 Frenchman Auto...... 26 Valley Bank...... 29 Department Z—Family & Community Education Booth...... 8 Frenchman Valley Produce...... 26 4-H Exhibits Rules and Regulations...... 8 Valley Pro Irrigation...... 21 Clover Kids...... 9 Grosch Irrigation Co...... 34 Walgren’s Super Market...... 6 4-H Exhibits Harchelroad Motors...... 16 Wauneta Crossroads...... 18 Citizenship...... 10 Hegwood, Inc...... 5 Western Insurors...... 6 Heritage...... 12 Helena Chemical...... 19 Communications...... 11 Hill’s Family Foods...... 21 4-H Presentations Contest...... 11 Home Decor...... 26 Express Yourself...... 12 CHASE COUNTY FAIR OFFICERS Photography...... 12 Imperial Auto Renewal...... 9 Dave Schilke...... President Miscellaneous Projects...... 13 Imperial Beef...... 24 Alex McNair...... Vice President Music & Performing Arts Contest...... 14 Imperial Country Ford...... 31 Rick Einspahr...... Secretary Child Development...... 14 Clothing...... 15 Imperial Credit Union...... 8 Chad Oxford...... Treasurer Imperial Inn...... 9 Quilt Contest...... 15 Imperial Manor/Heights/Parkview...... 16 Directors—Commissioner District No. 1 Fashion Show...... 16 Imperial NAPA...... 5 Kenny Smith...... Wauneta Consumer Management...... 16 Rick Einspahr ...... Wauneta Home Environment...... 17 Imperial Theater...... 13 Environmental Education & Earth Sciences (Forestry)...... 18 Johnson Publications...... 27 Directors—Commissioner District No. 2 Jacci Brown...... Champion Crop & Range...... 19 Weed Science...... 20 Alex McNair...... Imperial Range Management...... 20 Dave Schilke...... Imperial Conservation & Wildlife...... 20 ADAMS DRUG INC. Directors—Commissioner District No. 3 Harvesting Equipment...... 21 Chris Krausnick...... Imperial Shooting Sports...... 21 Nutrition, Foods & Food Preservation...... 23 513 Broadway Imperial Dillon Harchelroad...... Imperial Chad Oxford...... Imperial Food Preservation Rules...... 24 308-882-4949 Safety...... 25 After Hours 308-882-5435 Associate Members Entrepreneurship...... 26 308-883-1083 Scott Way Tyler Hughes Discover the E-Scene...... 26 Matt Jablonski Russ Pankonin Horticulture & Educational Exhibits...... 26 Alexis Bernhardt Matt Denny Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits & Education Exhibits...... 27 Todd Siverson Science, Engineering & Technology...... 28 Free Chase County Livestock/Animal General Rules...... 31 County Commissioners Market Livestock Auction Rules & Regulations...... 32 Delivery! Chuck Vette...... District No. 1 Companion Animal Show...... 33 Jodi Thompson...... District No. 2 Department J—Vocational Education...... 34 Exceptional Gift Selection Don Weiss, Jr...... District No. 3 Terry Redlin Products NO BAD DAYS HERE! We Treat You Right! Stop by for our Fair Specials! Great selection of Big Red™ items "EER s 7INES s 3PIRITS s )CE s 0OP Capitol Liquor 12th & Broadway, Imperial, Neb. 308-882-5565 Handcrafted Glass Artistry Since 1905 Fine Wine, Cold Beer and Spirits page 4 EXTENSION BOARD Kids Corner - Kristi McNair, Karra Meeske competition. New in 2012: Open Class exhibitors under 4-H age may exhibit Rod Wheeler - Wauneta Sue Moore - Imperial Department V - Foods - Barb Hogsett, Kristy Eskew a 4-H or FFA members’ animal. Jodi Spady - Enders Heather Francis - Imperial Department W - Field Crops - Bethene Lines 12. All livestock, with the exception of poultry and rabbits, must have a show- Chris Krausnick - Imperial Chris Johnson - Champion Department X - Fruits and Vegetables - Bethene Lines man to be eligible for premiums. Jeremey Gittlein (4-H Representative) - Wauneta Department Y - Flowers - Donna Vlasin 13. All open class livestock exhibitors must contact the Extension Office 2 Alice Clements (FCE Representative) - Imperial weeks before the fair so adequate space is available. DUTIES: 14. All livestock exhibitors will do daily clean-up and also help clean the barn 4-H COUNCIL 1. Check in exhibits on entry day and check entry tags and/or reports. area when all animals are released on Saturday. Kurt Bernhardt - Lamar Tracy Heathers - Champion 2. Separate exhibits into correct classes for the judge. 15. All livestock exhibits should be entered from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sue Knobbe - Imperial Lisa Schilke - Lamar 3. Work with the judge and provide any help or information needed. August 13, 2013. All livestock exhibits will be released on Sunday, August Brian Helser - Champion Kim Bubak - Imperial 4. Arrange exhibits for displaying ribbons and stickers. 18, 2013 at 7:00 a.m. Jeremey Gittlein - Wauneta Lori Mendenhall - Imperial 5. Record awards and premiums won. 16. Any diseased, crippled, or unworthy animals will not be eligible to exhibit Kelly Vitosh - Imperial Kaycee Bubak - Imperial 6. Assist Extension Staff and will be returned to the owner. Jordyn Doetker - Wauneta Blair Hartman - Champion 7. Help Exhibitors Andrea Hogsett - Lamar Derek Schilke - Lamar 8. Provide feedback to improve next year’s fair. DEPARTMENT S Elizabeth Tomky - Lamar Abbi Vetter - Imperial OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK Superintendents shall be on duty Tuesday, August 13 to begin work promptly at DIVISION 1 - BEEF CATTLE EXTENSION STAFF 8:00 a.m. Premium: Blue-$5.00 Red-$4.00 White-$3.00 Nancy Frecks - Extension Educator Kimberly Cook - Extension Educator This Fair will use every precaution for safety of exhibits, but WILL NOT BE RESPON- 1. Breeding Heifers Robert Tigner - Extension Educator Connie Griess - Office Manager SIBLE FOR LOSS, SICKNESS OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSON, ARTICLE OR LIVESTOCK 2. Market Steers (limit 2) AT THE CHASE COUNTY FAIR. 3. Stocker/Feeder 4-H SUPERINTENDENTS 4. Bucket Calf (limit 1). This class is for individuals younger than 4-H age. Departments A-H - 4-H GRIEVANCE POLICY: Should a problem arise within the Open Class Department Starting age for 4-H is 8 years old as of January 1, of the current year. Clothing - Kathy Christensen during fair, the Open Class Superintendent, Extension Staff and Extension Board Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Exhibitors SHOULD notify the Engineering\Conservation - Lisa Schilke, Kelly Vitosh will rule a decision. Extension Office 2 weeks before fair. Bucket calves need to be entered Foods - Cheri Burke, Mary Haarberg Thursday morning before the beef show on August 15, 2013 and are re- Horticulture - Penny Strand, Pam Leibhart OPEN CLASS leased the same day. Home Environment - Rita Hogsett, Elaine Colson GENERAL RULES DIVISION 2 - SWINE Miscellaneous - Deb Swink, Alice Musgrove 1. Exhibitors must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. All There are no breeding classes. Carcass Contest - Bob and Jippi Milner articles must be the work of and owned by the exhibitor. Premiums: Blue-$5.00 Red-$4.00 White-$3.00 Beef - Kerry Bernhardt, Myron Kunnemann and Ryan Stromberger 2. Exhibits must not have been exhibited at any other County Fair or during any 1. Market Swine (limit 2) Swine - Brian Helser, Rob Hartman previous year at any County Fair. 2. Showmanship (PRE-4-H ONLY) Sheep - Gene & Tracy Heathers and Matt Jablonski 3. Exhibitors may enter ONLY ONE exhibit per judging class per person (except Horse - Sue Spicer where listed otherwise). DIVISION 3 - SHEEP Poultry - Carol Vetter 4. Entries will be entered on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Premium: Blue-$5.00 Red-$3.00 White-$3.00 Rabbits - Carol Vetter 5. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. 1. Breeding Ewe 3. Market Lamb (limit 2) Dog - Janice Owens Clean up and tear down will begin at 1:00 PM 2. Breeding Ram 4. Showmanship (Pre-4-H ONLY) Clover Kids - Lori Mendenhall 6. The Danish system of awarding prizes will be used throughout Open Class. Rocket Launch - Arlys Cupp This means that each exhibit will receive a ribbon. DIVISION 4 - DAIRY GOATS BB Gun and Small Bore - Nathan Vitosh, Chris Tomky 7. Checks should be picked up on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 12:30-2:00 Premium: Blue-$5.00 Red-$4.00 White-$3.00 Trap - Dave & Rita Hogsett p.m. in the 4-H Exhibit Building. 1. Nanny Goats 3. Kid Goats Archery - Mitch Hoskoveck 8. All open class premium money will be pro-rated if the dollar amount 2. Billy Goats 4. Exotics Department J - FFA/Vocational Education - Dan Andrews, Jason Speck, Jeremy budgeted for open class premiums is exceeded. If it is determined pre- DIVISION 5 - RABBITS Vlasin miums need to be reduced, it will be done on a percentage basis of all Premiums: Blue-$1.50 Red-$1.25 White-$1.00 Department K - School Enrichment open class premiums awarded for the 2013 Chase County Fair. 9. Premium money must be picked up by September 20, 2013 or the pre- LIMIT: One entry in each weight and age class per breed. Exhibitors should provide own containers for water and feed. OPEN CLASS SUPERINTENDENTS mium will be forfeited back into the premium account. 1. Jr. Doe under 6 months Department S - Open Class Livestock 10. New classes cannot be added unless there are at least five (5) items in that 5. Int. Buck 6-8 months 2. Int. Doe 6-8 months Department T - Needlework - Donna Bartels, Joyce Pankonin class. Item will be placed in Miscellaneous class. 6. Sr. Buck over 8 months 3. Sr. Doe over 8 months Department U - Handicrafts - Debra Bopp, Vikki Robinson 11. Livestock shown in FFA or 4-H Departments are ineligible for open class 7. Pen of 3 small fryers under 4 lbs. 4. Jr. Buck under 6 months 8. Pen of 3 large fryers over 4 lbs. . DIVISION 6 - POULTRY Premiums: Blue-$1.50 Red-$1.25 White-$1.00 With All Our Services and16 Locations in Nebraska and Colorado, Birds hatched prior to 2012 will be known as cock and hen. Those hatched in 2012 will be known as a cockerel and pullet. Containers for feed and water will be provided by the exhibitor. “The Nebraska Poultry Disease Act” requires that poultry being entered be Pullo- rum-Typhoid Clean. Please supply the Superintendent with the name of the hatch- ery or supplier when birds are entered. We Just Make ents! STANDARD SIZE 1. Cock 5. Old Trio Pen (1 male, 2 female ¢ 2. Hen 2012) On-Line Bill Pay for Consumer and Business Real Estate Loans 3. Cockerel 6. Young Trio Pen (1 male, 2 female AB & T Credit Cards for Consumer and Farm Loans 4. Pullet 2013) Imperial, NE BANTAMS Business Installment Loans 7. Cock 9. Cockerel Adams Desktop Deposit 24 Hour Personal Home Equity Line of Credit 308 -882-4286 8. Hen 10. Pullet Teller for Consumer and Business Certificates of Deposit .IGHT $EPOSITORY s "ANK BY -AIL s !4- OTHER POULTRY 11. Tom Turkey 15. Drake Online Banking for Consumer and Health Savings Accounts !SK US ABOUT OUR 12. Hen Turkey 16. Duck Business Mobile Deposit 13. Gander 17. Exotics High Interest 14. Goose Mobile Banking for Consumer and Business Rewards Checking DIVISION 7 - HORSE Checking Account! Premium: $2.00 A Smarter Way to Manage Your Pennies! 1. Walk/Trot - This class is for individuals younger than 4-H age. Starting age for 4-H is 8 years old as of January 1, of the current year. All Premiums other than livestock and Kid’s Corner will be paid as follows: Premiums: Blue-$1.50 Red-$1.25 White-$1.00 " +1 ,)20312 DEPARTMENT T OPEN CLASS NEEDLEWORK Superintendent - Donna Bartels & Joyce Pankonin www.abtbank.com Exhibitor must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. All articles NEBRASKA must be the work of and owned by the exhibitor. Exhibits must not have been /GALLALA s "RULE s )MPERIAL s -ADRID s 3UTHERLAND s .ORTH 0LATTE s 'RANT s #HAPPELL s ,ODGEPOLE s )NDIANOLA exhibited at any other County Fair or during any previous year at any County Fair. Please put your articles in plastic bags, it will help keep the articles clean. Exhibi- #/,/2!$/ tors may enter ONLY ONE exhibit per judging class per person (except where listed "ERTHOUD s #OLORADO 3PRINGS s &IRESTONE s &T #OLLINS s ,ONGMONT otherwise). Entries should be entered on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 from 8:00- Each depositor insured to $100,000 s INFO ABTBANKCOM 11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 12:30- FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2:00 p.m. Checks should be picked up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Building. page 5 BEST IN COUNTY NEEDLEWORK CONTEST DIVISION 16 - NEEDLEPUNCH One article of needlework will be judged “Best in County” by the fair judges. This DIVISION 17 - EMBROIDERY DIVISION 2 - CERAMICS article may then be entered in the “Best in County” needlework contest at the DIVISION 18 - TATTING A. 3rd-6th Grade Nebraska State Fair. DIVISION 19 - WEAVING B. 7th-12th grade The “Best in County” needlework must be entered by a Chase County resident and DIVISION 20 - RIBBON EMBROIDERY C. Adult will receive $5.00 additional premium money. A. Junior (high school & under) D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) B. Adult 1. Airbrush 6. Stain DIVISION 1 - QUILTS (Quilted by Exhibitor) C. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 2. Antiquing 7. Translucents DIVISION 2 - QUILT TOPS (Commercially Quilted) Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 7-20 3. Drybrush 8. Underglazed DIVISION 3 - SMALL QUILTED ITEMS 1. Apparel 8. Laundry bag 4. Glazed 9. Miscellaneous A. Junior (high school & under) 2. Buffet set/Dresser scarf 9. Picture 5. Overglazed B. Adult 3. Collar 10. Pillow DIVISION 3 - SCRAP CRAFTS C. Sr. Citizen (65 & older) 4. Dish cloths/Tea towel 11. Pillow cases A. 3rd-6th Grade Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 1, 2 and 3 5. Doilies 12. Sweatshirts B. 7th-12th grade 1. Applique—(by hand) 16. Tied Quilt 6. Holiday 13. Table cloth C. Adult 2. Crazy Quilt 17. Rag Quilt 7. Home Decor 14. Miscellaneous D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 3. Embroidered 18. Whole Cloth E. Manor or Assisted Living Residents 4. Hand Pieced 19. Scrappy Quilt (25 fabrics or more) OPEN CLASS SEWING 5. Hand Quilted 20. Hand Dyed Fabric DIVISION 21 - SEWING (NOT 4-H WORK) 1. Beading 11. ”Go Big Red” 6. Machine Pieced 21. Redwork Please bring your own hangers! 2. Building Blocks (A & B Age Divi- 12. Metal 7. Machine Quilted 22. Group Quilt (premium paid to one A. Junior (high school & under) sion only) 13. Paper 8. Paper Piecing individual) B. Adult 3. Buttons and Spools 14. Plastic 9. Patchwork 23. Pride of “Nebraska” or “Chase C. Sr. Citizens (65 years & older) 4. Centerpieces 15. Recycled 10. Flip and Sew County” 1. Bags 9. Pajamas 5. Cloth 16. Windchimes 11. Photo Transfer 24. Miscellaneous 2. Blouse\Shirt 10. Pants\Shorts 6. Clay Pot 17. Wood 12. Quillo 25. Applique—(by machine) 3. Doll clothes 11. Pillow 7. Glass 18. Wreath 13. Trapunto 26. Table Runner 4. Dress 12. Pot Holders 8. Holiday 19. Yarn 14. Stack & Whack 27. Wall Hanging 5. Holiday 13. Skirt\Skort 9. Jewelry 20. Foam Art 15. Chenille 6. Home Decor (Example: win- 14. Toy 10. Stepping Stone 21. Miscellaneous dow treatment, bed ruffles) 15. Vest DIVISION 4 - MODELS DIVISION 4 - RUGS 7. Jumper 16. Miscellaneous A. 3rd-6th Grade A. Junior (high school & under) 8. Outerwear B. 7th-12th grade B. Adult DIVISION 22 - WEARABLE ART C. Adult C. Sr. Citizen (65 & older) D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 4 A. Junior (high school & under) B. Adult 1. Airplane 6. Toy 1. Braided 5. Mats 2. Car - handmade 7. Tractor 2. Crochet 6. Novelty C. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 1. ACCESSORY - constructed from or decorated on a textile fiber base. (Ex- 3. Car - kit 8. Truck 3. Hooked 7. Woven 4. Pickup 9. Miscellaneous 4. Latchhook 8. Miscellaneous amples: quilted apparel, fabric shoes, hats, bags, scarves, or necklaces all of fabric.) Metal barrette bases, button pins, wooden and leather necklaces, 5. Rocket DIVISION 5 - CROCHET or any other non fabric base should be entered in handicrafts. DIVISION 5 - FINE ARTS DIVISION 6 - KNITTING 2. GARMENT CONSTRUCTED - constructed with the use of decorative art. (Ex- A. 3rd-6th Grade A. Junior (high school & under) amples: paint, phototransfer, buttons, ribbons, etc.) B. 7th-12th grade B. Adult 3. GARMENT PURCHASED - purchased item to which decorative art has been C. Adult C. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) applied. (Examples: paint, photo transfer, buttons, ribbons, etc.) D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 5 & 6 4. RECYCLED GARMENT - must be a wearable garment constructed from old If the exhibit is a picture it MUST be mounted and hangable 1. Afghan 16. Knitting machine item clothing to make something new. 1. Acrylic 6. Crayon (A & B Age Division Only) 2. Baby item 17. Magnet 5. MISCELLANEOUS 2. Batik 7. Leather 3. Bedspread 18. Mittens 3. Charcoal 8. Marker (A & B Age Division Only) 4. Cap 19. Pillow DEPARTMENT U 4. China 9. Oil 5. Clothing Accessory 20. Pin OPEN CLASS HANDICRAFTS 5. Collage (A & B Age Division Only) 10. Pen & ink 6. Coat or Cape 21. Pot holders (2) Superintendents - Debra Bopp & Vikki Robinson 7. Dish cloths 22. Purse Exhibitor must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. All articles 8. Doilies 23. Scarf/stole must be the work of and owned by the exhibitor. Exhibits must not have been Automotive & Industrial 9. Doll clothes 24. Slippers exhibited at any other County Fair or during any previous year at any County Fair. 10. Doll for bed 25. Sweater Please put your articles in plastic bags, it will help keep the articles clean. Entries Engine Rebuilding 11. Dresser scarf 26. Table cloth should be entered Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Exhibit Building from 8:00- 12. Edging 27. Toy 11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 12:30- Machine Shop Services 13. Garment 28. Vest 2:00 p.m. Checks should be picked up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Building. 14. Golf club covers 29. Miscellaneous ONLY ONE exhibit per person per class will be allowed. New Irrigation Engines 15. Hair item DIVISION 1 - SCULPTURE Implement and Industrial Parts DIVISION 7 - APPLIQUE A. 3rd-6th Grade DIVISION 8 - CANDLEWICKING B. 7th-12th grade Perkins Diesel Engines DIVISION 9 - CREWEL EMBROIDERY C. Adult DIVISION 10 - CROSS STITCH D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) Ford Flat Head Engines DIVISION 11 - COUNTED CROSS STITCH 1. Clay 5. Wax DIVISION 12 - CUTWORK EMBROIDERY 2. Natural things 6. Metal, welded or soldered Heavy Duty Truck Parts DIVISION 13 - LACE NET DARNING 3. Paper 7. Metal, other techniques DIVISION 14 - MACHINE EMBROIDERY 4. Sand 8. Miscellaneous DIVISION 15 - NEEDLEPOINT
IMPERIAL, (308) 882-5114 NEBRASKA After Hours: '+.#0' *, . (308) 882-8655 )MPERIAL .% s . (WY s WE CAN DIG IT WE CAN DIG "ENKELMAN .% s !VEIT s /GALLALA .% s %AST ! 3T s We Can Dig It! 'RANT .% s #ENTRAL !VE 308-882-5114 308-882-5114 page 6 11. Pencil 18. Still Life 1. Chalk 5. Novelty tered Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Exhibit Building from 8:00-11:00 a.m. 12. Stained Glass 19. Animal 2. Colored Pencil 6. Watercolor Checks should be picked up Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. 13. Tempra 20. Chalk 3. Embossed 7. Miscellaneous in the 4-H Exhibit Building. Perishable foods may be picked up after the judg- 14. Tole 21. Metal scratching (scratchboard- 4. Marker ing, Tuesday, August 13, 2013. However, one piece will be kept for displaying the 15. Water color ing) exhibit. ONLY ONE exhibit per person per class will be allowed. NO PURCHASED 16. Etched Glass 22. Miscellaneous DIVISION 9 - SILK ARRANGEMENTS FOODS WILL BE ALLOWED!! 17. Colored Pencil A. 3rd-6th Grade A. 3rd-6th Grade B. 7th-12th grade B. 7th-12th Grade BEST IN COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST C. Adult C. Adult One color print, black and white print, or slide will be judged “Best of Show” in D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) DIVISION 1 - YEAST BREAD Open Class at the 2013 Chase County Fair. This photograph may then be entered 1. Holiday 4. Wreath DIVISION 2 - BREAD MACHINE in the “Best in County” photography contest at the 2014 Nebraska State Fair. The 2. Room Accessory 5. Miscellaneous 1 Standard Size Loaf “Best in County” photography will receive $5.00 additional premium money. 3. Table Centerpiece Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 1 & 2. DIVISION 10 - FAMILY HEIRLOOMS 1. Holiday 5. Wheat DIVISION 6 - PHOTOGRAPHY 4”x 6” or larger 2. Raisin 6. White A. 3rd-6th Grade A. 3rd-6th Grade B. 7th-12th grade 3. Rye 7. Miscellaneous B. 7th-12th grade 4. Sour dough C. Adult C. Adult D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) Pictures MUST be framed or matted 1. Refinished item 4. Scrapbook (single or double page DIVISION 3 - QUICK BREADS 1. Action/Sports 9. Theme print - 5” x 7” or larger - 2. Restored item layout) 1 Small Loaf, unless otherwise indicated 2. Animals 2013 theme “Chase County From 3. Scrapbook 5. Item depicting family heritage 1. Banana 9. Garlic 3. Flowers the Eyes of a Child” and 2014 6. Miscellaneous 2. Biscuits (4) 10. Graham theme “A ‘Harvest’ of Memories” 11. Grain Muffins (4) 4. Landscape DIVISION 11 - KIDS CORNER 3. Blueberry 10. Sepia 12. Nut 5. Picture Display Superintendents - Kristi McNair and Karra Meeske 4. Carrot 11. Black and White 13. Plain Muffins (4) 6. Portrait Kids 2nd grade and younger may exhibit no more than 10 items in kids corner. 5. Coffee cake 12. Spot Color 14. Pumpkin 7. Still Life (inanimate objects, These items will not be judged however, each exhibit will receive a $1.00 premi- 6. Cornbread 13. Photo Collage 15. Zucchini such as: fruit, bottles, flowers, um. Parents: Please label all the exhibits with your child’s name and a description 7. Cranberry 14. Miscellaneous 16. Miscellaneous books, etc) of the exhibit. Entry cards are available at the Extension office to get your items 8. Fruit Muffins (4) 8. Structures ready prior to entry day. DIVISION 7 - WOOD DIVISION 4 - YEAST ROLLS (4) A. 3rd-6th Grade DIVISION 12 - COMPUTER 1. Cinnamon 8. Kolache B. 7th-12th grade A. 3rd-6th Grade 2. Clover leaf 9. Light bread C. Adult [email protected]. 7th-12th grade 3. Crescent 10. Novelty D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) C. Adult 4. Donut 11. Twist 1. Birdhouses 9. Working D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 5. Filled sweet 12. White dinner 2. Burning 10. Clock 1. 5 different cards for all occasions - place in plastic bag 6. French 13. Whole wheat dinner 3. Carving 11. Game Board 2. Graphic illustration - make your own drawing and print it 7. Hot cross 14. Miscellaneous 4. Craft 12. Scrolling 3. Create poster or flyer 5. Furnishings 13. Bench 4. Design and print a t-shirt 6. Refinished 14. Quilt Rack 5. Animated computer presentation - submit both printed and electronic ver- DIVISION 5 - COOKIES (4) 7. Toy 15. Miscellaneous sions 1. Brownies 9. Ice box 8. Whirligigs 6. Manipulate photographs - create a series of 4 special effects Photos 2. Butterballs 10. Macaroon 7. Banner 3. Chocolate chip 11. No bake 8. Multimedia computer presentation - submit both printed and electronic ver- 4. Oatmeal (any recipe) 12. Peanut butter DIVISION 8 - STAMP CRAFT sions A. 3rd-6th Grade 5. Date 13. Sugar 9. Create a web site - submit both printed and electronic versions 6. Filled 14. Snickerdoodles B. 7th-12th grade 10. Create and print a magazine C. Adult 7. Ginger 15. Decorated 11. Computer programming exhibit - submit both printed and electronic ver- 8. Holiday 16. Miscellaneous D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) sions 12. Create a calendar DIVISION 6 - NON-FROSTED CAKE (LAYER, LOAF or TUBE) Production Welding DIVISION 13 - SCRAPBOOKING 1. Angel food 10. Oatmeal A. 3rd-6th Grade 2. Burnt sugar 11. Pound B. 7th-12th grade 3. Carrot 12. Pumpkin Custom Fabrication C. Adult 4. Chiffon 13. Rhubarb 3nbG Ge>bnW3nG"b{{G_"nd D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older 5. Chocolate 14. Spice 1. Scrapbook 8. Ink/Chalk 6. Cupcakes (4) 15. Sponge 2. Scrapbook card (mini scrapbook) 9. Vellum 7. Fruit 16. White 3. Single page layout 10. Color 8. Lemon 17. Miscellaneous 4. Double page spread 11. Journaling 9. Marble 5. Embellishment 12. Tearing 6. Fiber 13. Embossing/Stamping DIVISION 7 - DECORATED CAKE (4) if applicable 7. Metal 14. Miscellaneous 1. Cupcakes (4) 5. Popcorn sculpture DEPARTMENT V 2. Gingerbread house 6. Sugar eggs (4) OPEN CLASS FOODS 3. Holiday 7. Miscellaneous Superintendent - Barb Hogsett and Kristy Eskew 4. Special occasion Bob Thomas 400 East Hwy. 6, Imperial, Neb. 308-882-5547 Exhibitor must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. All baked goods must be in clear plastic bags and on paper plates. Entries should be en- Groceries PO Box 279 545 Broadway Frozen Foods Imperial, Nebraska 69033 Meats 308-882-4286 Home-made www.westerninsurors.com German Style Bologna Serving the needs of our customers Bob, Sharon, Rex and Scott Walgren with quality products and service Wauneta, Nebraska Home • Auto • Farm • Commercial • Crop • Crop-Hail • Life • Health page 7 DIVISION 8 - PIES DIVISION 18 - PICKLES DIVISION 3 - SHEAF DISPLAY Due to food safety concerns, No Cream Pies will be entered or judged 1. Apple 7. Green tomato No roots permitted! 1. Fruit 2. Beet 8. Hot pepper Sheaves should be 2-3 inches in diameter. 2. Chase County pie made with ingredients grown in Chase County 3. Bread & butter 9. Sweet Stalks two foot in length is desirable. 3. Miscellaneous 4. Carrot 10. Watermelon 1. Alfalfa (showing pods) 7. Rye 5. Crabapple 11. Miscellaneous 2. Barley 8. Sorghum (4 heads) DIVISION 9 - PASTRIES 6. Dill 3. Field beans 9. Soybeans 1. Phyllo 3. Turnover 4. Grasses 10. Sweet clover 2. Puff pastry 4. Miscellaneous DIVISION 19 - RELISH 5. Millet 11. Wheat DIVISION 10 - HOMEMADE CANDY (5) Use standard pint or 1/2 pint jar with new lid. 6. Oats 12. Miscellaneous All relish shall compete together in one class. DIVISION 4 - OTHER CROPS 1. Divinity 3. Penuche 1. Relish 2. Fudge 4. Miscellaneous 6-8 inches of the stalk is desirable. DIVISION 20 - MEAT 4. Poultry No roots will be allowed! 1. Beef 5. Miscellaneous 1. Miniature popcorn - (6) 4. Sunflower - (1 head) OPEN CLASS FOOD PRESERVATION 2. Fish 2. Peanuts - (1 plant) 5. Sweet corn - (6) All exhibits must have been canned after July 1, 2013. Exhibit of one standard 3. Pork 3. Sugar beets (3) 6. Miscellaneous size canning type jar (pint or quart) with a new lid. Please leave the rings on. Entries should be entered on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Exhibit Building from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from DEPARTMENT X 12:30-2:00 p.m. Checks should be picked up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Build- DEPARTMENT W OPEN CLASS FRUITS & VEGETABLES ing. Jars must be labeled with your name, the date it was canned and also what Superintendent - Bethene Lines the canned product is. Jars missing labels will not be judged. OPEN CLASS FIELD CROPS Superintendent - Bethene Lines Exhibitor must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. Exhibits should be entered Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in the Exhibit Building from 8:00- DIVISION 11 - CANNED FRUIT Exhibitor must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. Exhibits should be entered on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the Exhibit Building from 8:00- 11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 12:30- DIVISION 12 - DRIED FRUIT 2:00 p.m. Checks should be picked up in the 4-H Exhibit Building at this time. Please use the following classes for Divisions 11 & 12 11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 12:30- 2:00 p.m. Checks should be picked up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Building. ONLY ONE exhibit per person per class. Paper plates will be provided! DIVISION 1 - VEGETABLES 1. Apple 6. Juice ONLY ONE exhibit per class per person. Any evidence that the exhibit is not from 2. Apricot 7. Nectarines this year, that exhibit will be disqualified. No roots will be allowed. 1. Beans, green snap (12) 22. Onions, red (3) 3. Cherries 8. Peaches DIVISION 1 - THRESHED GRAIN 2. Beans, yellow snap (12) 23. Onions, white (3) 4. Cherries - bing 9. Pears Exhibits should be in one gallon containers. 3. Beans, lima (12) 24. Onions, yellow (3) 5. Grapefruit 10. Miscellaneous Mark each entry with the variety name. 4. Beans, wax (12) 25. Parsley (5) 26. Parsnips (5) 1. Alfalfa (current crop year) 8. Soybeans (last crop year) 5. Beets (3) 27. Peas, hull (12) DIVISION 13 - CANNED VEGETABLES 2. Barley (current crop year) 9. Triticale (current crop year) 6. Broccoli (2) 28. Peppers, bell (3) DIVISION 14 - DRIED VEGETABLES 3. Field Beans (last crop year) 10. Wheat - Spring (current crop 7. Brussel sprouts (12) 29. Peppers, hot (5) Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 13 & 14 4. Grass (current crop year) year) 8. Cabbage (1) 9. Carrots (5) 30. Peppers, sweet (5) 1. Beans - green 15. Spaghetti sauce 5. Millet (last crop year) 11. Wheat - Winter (current crop 10. Cauliflower (1) 31. Potatoes, red (5) 2. Beans - wax 16. Squash 6. Oats (current crop year) year) 11. Cucumbers, burpless (2) 32. Potatoes, russet (5) 3. Beets 17. Tomatoes 7. Rye (current crop year) 12. Miscellaneous 12. Cucumbers, pickling (5) 33. Potatoes, sweet (5) 4. Broccoli 18. Tomato juice 13. Cucumbers, slicing (2) 34. Potatoes, white (5) 5. Carrots 19. Vegetable juice DIVISION 2 - CORN & SORGHUM 14. Dill (2) 35. Pumpkin, 25 lbs. or less (1) 6. Corn 20. Vegetable stew No stalks, please just heads or ears! 15. Egg plant (2) 36. Pumpkin, 26 lbs. or more (1) 7. Kohlrabi 21. Miscellaneous 5 EARS, unless stated otherwise 16. Kale (3) 37. Radishes, red (5) 8. Mixed vegetables 22. Dried Herb - Basil 6. White Dent - dryland 17. Kohlrabi (3) 38. Radishes, white (5) 9. Peas 23. Dried Herb - Dill 1. Popcorn - dryland 7. White Dent - irrigated 18. Muskmelon (2) 39. Rhubarb (5) 10. Peppers 24. Dried Herb - Garlic 2. Popcorn - irrigated 8. Yellow Dent - dryland 19. Okra (5) 40. Rutabaga (2) 11. Potatoes 25. Dried Herb - Parsley 3. Sorghum (4) 9. Yellow Dent - irrigated 20. Onions, 4” or more diameter (2) 41. Squash, acorn (2) 12. Pumpkin 26. Dried Herb - Sage 4. Sorghum - forage (4) 10. Miscellaneous 21. Onions, green (5) 42. Squash, buttercup (2) 13. Salsa 27. Dried Herb - Thyme 5. Sudan (8) 14. Sauerkraut 28. Dried Herb - Any other herb
DIVISION 15 - JELLY DIVISION 16 - JAMS DIVISION 17 - PRESERVES AND BUTTERS 1001 Hwy. 61, Imperial, NE Use standard pint or 1/2 pint jar with new lid. Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 15, 16, & 17. 308-882-4326 1. Apple 13. Huckleberry 2. Apricot 14. Loganberry 800-525-4934 3. Blackberry 15. Mixed www.21stCenturyEquipment.com 4. Cherry 16. Peach 5. Cherry - sand 17. Pear 6. Cherry - choke 18. Plum 7. Corn cob 19. Raspberry 8. Crabapple 20. Rhubarb 9. Elderberry 21. Strawberry Stop in and see us during 10. Gooseberry 22. Tomato 11. Grape 23. Wild plum 12. Honey 24. Miscellaneous the Chase County Fair! s !GRICULTURE s ,AWN 'ARDEN Southwest s #OMMERCIAL Title Co. %QUIPMENT Clint Johnson s )NSURANCE Auto, Home, Crop, Farm, Commercial, 412 Broadway, Imperial, NE Boat, Motorcycle 308-882-4348 page 8 incentives; penalties prescribed by law; and/or the exhibitor banned from fu- 43. Squash, butternut (2) 55. Tomatoes, yellow slicing (3) 45. Petunias, double (3) 63. Snow on the Mountains (1) ture participation until such time a reinstatement is made by the 4-H Council. 44. Squash, gooseneck (2) 56. Tomatoes, miniatures (5) 46. Petunias, Wave (3) 64. Strawflower (3) Penalties apply only to project area(s) involved in the incident. 45. Squash, hubbard (2) 57. Tomatoes, sauce or catsup (3) 47. Phlox (3) 65. Sunflower, tame (1) D. DISPUTES & RULING OF DECISIONS & FORMAL PROTESTS 46. Squash, spaghetti (2) 58. Turnips (3) 48. Polyantha, any color (3) 66. Sweet Pea (3) If any issue arises during the Chase County Fair the 4-H Council President, 47. Squash, zucchini (2) 59. Watermelon (1) 49. Poppy (3) 67. Sweet William (Dianthus) (1) Class Superintendent(s) and the Extension Staff will rule a decision. Formal 48. Squash, summer yellow (2) 60. Gourds, mixed types (5) 50. Rose, mini (1 spray) 68. Verbena, annual (3) Protests must be submitted in writing to the Extension Staff and follow the 49. Squash, summer other (2) 61. Gourds, single variety (5) 51. Rose, floribunda (1 spray) 69. Verbena, perennial (3) Chase County Grievance Policy. 50. Squash, winter other (2) 62. Miniature Pumpkin (Jack-Be-Little 52. Rose, hybrid tea (1) 70. Vinca (3) E. SUBSTANCE ABUSE 51. Sweet corn w/o husks (5) type) (5) 53. Rose, peace (1) 71. Wild flowers, native to NE (3) Use or possession of tobacco, alcoholic beverages or drugs (except for medi- 52. Swiss Chard/Spinach (5) 63. Decorate A Vegetable 54. Rose, moss (3) 72. Wild flowers, cultivated (3) cal purposes) by any exhibitor who is participating in 4-H or FFA at the Chase 53. Tomatoes, green slicing (3) 64. Miscellaneous (2) 55. Salvia, Perennial (3) 73. Zinnia, cactus (3) County Fair will result in immediate disqualification of that exhibitor’s entry. 54. Tomatoes, red slicing (3) 56. Salvia, Annual (3) 74. Zinnia, small-under 6 inches (3) F. COURTESY & COOPERATION 57. Scabiosa (3) 75. Zinnia, large-over 6 inches (3) All exhibitors and families are expected to extend courtesy to other exhibitors DIVISION 2 - FRUITS 58. Sedum, low growing (3) 76. Zinnia, collection (3 different col- and their projects. Any questions that may arise should be referred to the 59. Sedum, tall (1) ors or varieties) 1. Apple, crab (5) 7. Grapes, blue concord bunch (2) Superintendent of your division. 60. Shrubs, flowering (1) 77. Miscellaneous (3) You may enter 2. Apple, cooking (5) 8. Grapes, red bunch (2) G. WHAT DOES ENROLLMENT MEAN 61. Snapdragons, dwarf (3) ONLY (2) DIFFERENT flowers in 3. Apple, red (5) 9. Peaches (5) Youth are enrolled when they are on the membership records in the Chase 62. Snapdragons, tall (3) this class. 4. Apple, yellow (5) 10. Pears (5) County Extension office by June 1st of current year. University of Nebraska— 5. Berries (10) 11. Plums (5) Lincoln Extension will recognize 4-H members and volunteer leaders of the 6. Grapes, green seedless bunch 12. Strawberries (5) DIVISION 2 - FLOWER ARRANGEMENT county in which they are enrolled in 4-H irrespective of their place of resi- (2) 13. Miscellaneous (5) Arrangements will be judged on suitability of container, condition of flowers, ar- dence. A member cannot enroll in the same 4-H project area in more than rangement of flowers, balance, and color. one county or state in the same year. Example: beef (bucket calf, feeder calf, DIVISION 3 - HERBS market beef and breeding beef are among those listed with the beef project 1. Cactus garden 5. Special occasion (state occa- 1. Basil (5) 6. Sage (5) area), clothing, horse, foods, etc. Regulations not covered in the County Fair 2. Definite color pattern sion) 2. Dill (dry) (5) 7. Thyme (5) 4-H rules will be governed according to State Fair 4-H Rules. 3. Miniature (approx. 5”) 6. Table centerpiece 3. Garlic (bulbs) (5) 8. Oregano (5) H. COUNTY FAIR PRE-ENTRY DEADLINES 4. Roadside bouquet - (native flow- 7. Winter bouquet, dried 4. Mint (5) 9. Any other herb (5) All entries must have been made during the 2012-2013 club year. Exhibits ers of NE) 8. Miscellaneous 5. Parsley (5) can be exhibited only in classes listed in the 4-H Fairbook. Those exhibits in- correctly entered or identified will become ineligible. Entries must be entered DIVISION 3 - potted plants according to the printed 4-H fairbook and pre-entered on the Chase County DEPARTMENT Y 1. Any house plant (1) 4-H Registration form turned into the Extension office by July 17, 2013 and OPEN CLASS FLOWERS 2. Outdoor potted plant (1) must be accompanied by all fees (if applicable) or entry will not be accepted. Superintendent - Donna Vlasin To be eligible to compete at the Chase County Fair, all enrollment and entry Exhibitors must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. Entries DEPARTMENT Z deadlines must have been met. No exceptions will be made. should be entered from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 and will FAMILY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOOTH 900 Numbered Classes Are County Only: They are NOT eligible for State Fair. be released on Sunday, August 18, 2013 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Checks should Superintendent - Alice Clements Exhibitors may enter one entry in Foods & Nutrition, Horticulture and Floriculture be picked up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Building. All containers left after 2:00 Purple-$25.00 Blue-$20.00 Red-$15.00 White-$10.00 classes. Two different entries may be made in all other classes. The exhibits MUST p.m. on August 18 will be disposed of at clean-up. ONLY ONE exhibit per person Booths should be in place for the judging by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, be different and not from the same pattern. per class unless specified. All flowers must be exhibited in CLEAN AND CLEAR 2013 to be judged. Booth size may be no larger than a standard size card table throw away containers. Please bring only the correct amount of stems or flowers with a backdrop. Themes for the booth shall be taken from any demonstration or I. ELIGIBILITY OF EXHIBITORS indicated. No artificial or contrived flowers accepted. Leaves may remain on the lesson sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and presented by Only those youth enrolled in 4-H and FFA in Chase County are eligible to flowers. the club within the last two years. The booths will be judged on the following: exhibit in the county fair 4-H & FFA areas. To participate youth, (4-H and FFA) DIVISION 1 - COLLECTION 1. Caption or title showing main idea of exhibit - 5 points must be enrolled no later than June 1, of the current year and in the project 1. Ageratum (3) ent colors/varieties) 2. Power to attract attention (lights, sound, etc.) - 10 points area they are exhibiting in. Enrollment must be done annually. 2. Asters (3) 24. Daisy, gloriosa (3) 3. Educational value - 20 points Chase County Age Divisions, unless stated otherwise under the Divisions, are 3. Baby’s breath (1) 25. Daisy, shasta (3) 4. Power to convince observer of exhibit - 25 points as follows: 4. Bachelor button (3) 26. Delphinium (1) 5. Relationship between title and materials used - 10 points Senior: 15 years and older as of January 1st of the current year. 5. Balsam (1) 27. Feverfew (3) 6. Explanatory materials (charts, maps, etc.) - 10 points Intermediate: 12-14 years old as of January 1st of the current year. 6. Begonia, tuberous (1) 28. Four O’clocks (3) 7. General appearance - 20 points Junior: 8 -11 years old as of January 1st of the current year. 7. Begonia, All other (1) 29. Gaillardia (3) State Fair - in classes where presence of the 4-H’er is required for judging pur- 8. Bells of Ireland (1) 30. Gladiolus, ruffledAUTO (1) & TOTAL - 100 points poses such as animal exhibits, judging contests, presentations and fash- 9. Black-eyed Susan (2) 31. Gladiolus, non-ruffled (1) ion show; a 4-H member must be 10 by January 1, 2013, or become 11 10. Calendula (3) 32. Gladiolus, collection (3 differ- years of age during 2013. The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the 11. Cannas, dwarf (1) MOTORCYCLEent colors or varieties) LOANS4-H EXHIBITS RULES AND REGULATIONS member becomes 19. Eligible birth date range - January 1, 1993 through 12. Cannas, giant (1) 33. Golden glow (3) A. GENERAL RULE December 31, 2004. You must notify the Extension office by the deadline 13. Carnations (3) 34. Golden Rod (3) as low asAll Chase County Fair General Rules also apply to 4-H & FFA unless otherwise (see 4-H newsletters), if you want your exhibit to go on to State Fair. This ap- 14. Chrysanthemum, hybrid (1 35. Hibiscus (1) noted. It is the responsibility of the each exhibitor and parent/guardian to be plies to all advanced entries which include: livestock, dogs, poultry, rabbits, bloom) 36. Hollyhocks (1) familiar with all applicable rules and regulations. Fashion Show, presentation, and contests. 15. Chrysanthemum, small (1 37. Lantana (3) B. INTERPRETATION% OF RULES State Fair - in classes where the presence of the 4-H’er is NOT required; the spray) 38. Larkspur (3) The Chase County 4-H Council reserves to itself the final and absolute right exhibitor must have become 9 years of age during 2013. Therefore, they 16. Coneflower (1) 39. Marigold (French Small to interpret,A.P.R. amend or add to these rules and regulations as its judgment may must be 8 as of January 1. Exhibits that have the entry tag marked for state 5.40determine, and to settle and determine all matters, questions and differences 17. Coreopsis (3) Blooms) (3) fair, are eligible to go on to State Fair. 18. Cosmos, single (3) 40. Marigold (African Large in regard hereto or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to J. 4-H/FFA EXHIBITS 19. YourCosmos, local double credit (3) union insuresBlooms) individual (1) the fair. Training offered by agricultural education/FFA and UNL Extension/4-H con- 20. accountsDahlias-small, up less to than $100,000. 6 inch- 41. SoMarigold, you knowcollection (3 differ- C. VIOLATION tributes to youth’s preparation for a future in agricultural production, agri- es (3) ent colors or varieties) All exhibitors are bound by the most current editions of the Chase County business, and other areas. Simultaneous participation in both programs is 21. yourDahlias-giant, money over is 6 safeinches (1)and your42. Nasturtiumfunds (3) Fair Rules and Regulations set forth by the Chase County 4-H Council. Any acceptable and encouraged, if the youth choose to do so. However, there will 22. protected.Dahlias, cactus (1) 43. Pansies (3) violation of these Rules and Regulations will be subject to disqualification of not be duplication of project animals or other production units. For purposes 23. Dahlias, collection (3- all differ- 44. Petunias, single (3) project; forfeiture of all awards including ribbons, trophies, premiums, booster, of exhibition, this means an animal can only be nominated and shown in
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However, 4-H and the State Fair Board and other verbal or non-verbal conduct likely to offend, hurt or set a bad but not both. cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions im- example. K. RIBBONS AND PREMIUMS AWARDED posed by large crowds or the arrangement of the buildings in which displays 3. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will inform themselves of positive youth de- The Danish system of awarding prizes will be used throughout the 4-H and are housed. 4-H’ers who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or monetary velopment. 4-H Parents/Volunteers fulfill their responsibilities by striving to FFA Divisions. Clover Kids will receive a participation ribbon. Awards will be value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be exposed to improve their performance as a parent and a mentor of young people. 4-H divided into groups of merit. Purple (P) ribbons designate an exhibit of supe- the hazards of the fair. Large exhibits may not be able to be transported by Parents/Volunteers/Youth will keep themselves informed about 4-H pro- rior quality that has met and exceeded all of the standards. Blue (B) ribbons the Extension Staff and the exhibitor will be required to get the exhibit to and gram policies and projects and read materials pertaining to the county 4-H denote an above average exhibit that has met almost all of the standards in from the State Fair. program. a way that surpasses the norm. Red (R) ribbons indicate average quality and P. COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS/USE OF 4-H EMBLEM 4. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will teach and model kindness and compas- indicate that the exhibit has met the majority of standards in such a way that Copyrighted materials are prohibited being used on 4-H exhibits. sion for others. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will recognize that all young the benchmark was reached, but not exceeded. White (W) ribbons indicate When using the official 4-H Emblem, it must follow approved guidelines, which people have skills and talents which can be used to help others and im- that the exhibit has not met the majority of the standards. can be viewed at http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_ prove the community. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will teach and foster All exhibits in a given class will be awarded ribbons based on quality of the name.htm. teamwork and discourage selfishness. exhibit regardless of the number of entries. This does not necessarily mean 5. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will teach and model fair-mindedness by that each exhibit will receive an award. Exhibits MUST be of purple quality CHASE COUNTY GRIEVANCE/PROTEST POLICY being open to ideas, suggestions and opinions of others. 4-H Parents/Vol- to be named Champion and to qualify for related special awards. Whenever 1. The Chase County 4-H Council (Protest Committee), is responsible for the unteers/Youth will make all reasonable efforts to assure equal access to possible the judge will determine State Fair selections that are Champions. Chase County 4-H Program, and has the authority to make appropriate participation for all youth and adults regardless of race, creed, color, sex, State Fair selections are not limited to Champions. Static exhibits must have decisions on local 4-H disputes. These decisions will be formulated using national origin or disability. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will make all de- a purple ribbon to be eligible for State Fair selection based on State Fair state policy and national directives as formulated by this policy or as dic- cisions fairly and treat all 4-H members and their families with impartiality. classes and quotas. Awards are not available in every Department, Division tated by law. 6. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will obey the laws and rules as an obligation or Class. All premium money listed is the maximum premium that may be 2. All protests must be submitted in writing and signed by the protester. of citizenship. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will obey the laws of the local- paid. SHOULD FUNDS NOT PERMIT, A PERCENTAGE MAY BE PAID. You must 3. The written protest must include: ity, state and nation. complete your 4-H Career Portfolio and turn into the Extension Office by Sep- a. Names of persons involved 7. 4-H Parents/ Volunteers/Youth will demonstrate the responsible treatment tember 15 of current year to receive booster and incentive money and to have b. Cause of complaint or appeal of animals and stewardship of the environment. completed your 4-H project year. c. Situation and documentation 8. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will not use alcohol or illegal substances (or Premiums: Purple $5.00 -Blue $4.00 - Red - $3.00 - White $2.00 d. Recommendations for correction be under the influence) while working with or participating in any part of the All premium checks must be cashed by December 15, 2012. e. Specific action, rule, etc., in question 4-H Program. L. JUDGES/JUDGING f. Additional persons who may be contacted for further clarification 9. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will provide a safe environment for all parties If any exhibitor interferes with the judges in the performance of their duties by g. Procedures and/or steps carried out by the person involved prior to involved in 4-H. 4-H Parents/Volunteers/Youth will protect those involved letter, act or otherwise he/she shall be excused from competition and exhibi- submission of the protest to the Protest committee. from sexual harassment, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect, or tion for such period of time as the 4-H Council may determine and forfeit any 4. Membership of the protest committee will be the 4-H Council. other harmful behaviors. awards received at this fair. Any person, not an exhibitor, who interferes with 5. Verbal protests about contests, county fair or other events will not be ac- 4-H Parents, Volunteers and/or Youth who do not abide by the above code of the judges in any manner during the performance of their duties, shall be cepted after the exhibit or event/activity is completed/released. Any verbal conduct, may receive the following consequences: asked to leave the fairgrounds. protest is required to be followed with a written protest submitted to an 1. Be asked to explain actions to the 4-H Council. M. DRESS CODE Extension Staff person within 24 hours. 2. Be dismissed from an event at own expense. 4-H and FFA exhibitors must wear the official 4-H shirt sold at the Extension 6. The protest will be acknowledged after receiving the written protest and will 3. Further disciplinary action determined by the 4-H Council, which may in- Office or FFA shirt or a white sleeved shirt (or blouse) with the 4-H or FFA be responded to in a timely manner. clude emblem and long dark colored jeans when person or project is being judged. 7. Protests related to judges’ integrity, decision, placing or other evaluations a. restriction from contacting 4-H families, volunteers, donors, and/or With the exception of Public Speaking, Presentations, and Fashion Show. If will not be accepted. sponsors pertaining to any 4-H matter a chevron is worn, it is to be placed only on the upper left side of the shirt 8. A $50 deposit will accompany the written protest, which will be forfeited if b. becoming ineligible to attend any further 4-H activities front. No hats, caps, or other types of headgear are to be worn (with the the protester does not attend the protest resolution meeting. The deposit c. family may become ineligible to participate in the County 4-H Program exception of horse show). No gum. Hard soled boots or shoes are suggested will be returned upon completion of the process. 4. Reimburse the proper entity for any property damage or for liability resulting for livestock exhibitors for safety purposes. While hard soled shoes are not 9. The committee will review the written protest. They will call for a face-to-face from inappropriate actions. In the case of vandalism, guilty party may be required for the cat, dog and small pet shows, exhibitors are required to wear meeting with affected person(s) and event leadership to discuss the situa- required to reimburse 4-H and/or the facility. closed toed shoes with non-slip soles. Shooting sports exhibitors in any gun tion and the official ruling. Recommendations will be developed, followed, disciplines are also required to wear safety glasses or protective eye wear and and communicated both verbally and in writing to the individual or group Clover Kids closed toed shoes with non-slip soles. Failure to follow dress code will result affected. Clover Kids (Pre-4-H) Rules and Regulations For the SW4 4-H Pro- in dropping of one ribbon placing. 10. Failure of the protester to attend the face-to-face meeting with the Protest gram N. EXHIBITS RELEASED Committee will result in no action and forfeiture of the deposit. General Rules All general 4-H exhibits will be released on Sunday from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. 11. In cases of protest, the 4-H member/parent/leader may continue to par- A. The Purpose of the Clover Kids program is to promote positive de- with clean up beginning at 1:00 pm. All livestock will be released Sunday ticipate. Results of participation will be subject to change based on the velopment of youth to become competent, caring, contributing citizens. The at 7:00 a.m. No livestock is to be loaded out before that time. All exhibitors outcome of the protest process. learning experience is the primary reason for involvement in the program. are responsible for cleaning in exhibit hall and cleaning stalls/pens in the 12. The Protest Committee and event leadership reserve the right to withhold B. The Clover Kids 4-H Program is a non-competitive program designed livestock barns. Failure to participate in the Chase County Fair post fair clean any award. The 4-H member/parent/leader may be excluded from 4-H if for youth ages 5 to 7 years (January 1 of the current year.) All Clover Kids up may result in loss of premiums/booster/incentive monies. action warrants. activities will be non-competitive with Clover Kids receiving Rainbow Rib- O. DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY bons for participation at the Pre-Fair and County Fair activities. 4-H exhibits at the Chase County Fair are entered and displayed at the risk 4-H Code of Conduct C. Enrollment - Clover Kids must be enrolled by March 1. of the 4-H member. The Chase County 4-H Council, in cooperation with the The primary goal of the 4-H Program is to help youth develop competency in their D. Pre-Entry - All animals must be properly identified, using the appropriate Chase County Fairboard and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in projects, confidence in themselves and others, connections to their community Animal ID Sheet. All exhibits must be pre-entered on the pre-fair enrollment Chase County accepts exhibits and will exercise due care to protect them. and sound character. Actions by persons (parents, volunteers and 4-Her’s) in- forms due July 17, 2013. However, they cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the con- volved with the 4-H Program will be consistent with the six core ethical values E. Entry and Interviews - Clover Kids may exhibit two (2) entries per class. ditions imposed by large crowds or the arrangement of the buildings in which comprising good character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fair- Entries must be different, for example, they may bring two cookie entries displays are housed. 4-H’ers who have exhibits of great sentimental and/or ness and citizenship. The following are the expectations of all 4-H parents, volun- from different recipes. Entries/exhibits will be entered at the county fair with monetary value should carefully consider whether such exhibits should be teers and youth and possible consequences: all other exhibits. Clover Kids will have the opportunity to talk with a judge exposed to the hazards of the fair. While the greatest possible care will be 1. 4-H members, parents and volunteers actions will model trustworthiness about their projects. exercised by the management to protect patrons of the County Fair, each and honesty to all. F. Recognition - Clover Kids will receive Participation (Rainbow) ribbons. individual will be held personally responsible for any injury. 2. 4-H members, parents, volunteers, Extension staff, judges, donors and oth- This is a non-competitive program. IMPERIAL AUTO RENEWAL, INC.
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Adults are reminded to consider safety at all times P901901 - Bicycle Helmet Story - On 81/2” x 11” paper tell why bicycle P907907 - Sailboats - Using any type of medium create a small sailboat that when asking a child of this developmental level to handle animals. Accord- helmets are important. No more than 2 paragraphs. Can include a picture can really float! ing to State 4-H Policy, the suggested maximum age for large animals is 6 they colored or a photograph. P907908 - Treasure Hunt Collage - Make a collage of items you collected months and a weight limit of 350 pounds. P901902 - Hand Signals Poster - On 81/2” x 11” paper draw and label the outdoors on an 11” x 14” poster board. J. When showing there must be one adult or Jr. Leader for two Clover Kids three hand signals. P907909 - Other - any exhibit relating to Just Outside the Door K. Clover Kids need to be able to answer questions based on the raising and P901903 - Safe Riding Poster - On 81/2” x 11” paper draw three safe riding care of their animal. practices. Division 908 - Road To Good Cooking L. Clover Kids do not need to attend Quality Assurance Training. P901904 - Other - any exhibit relating to Bicycle Adventures CLASS M. Livestock Sale or Booster Bonus - Pre-4-H livestock will not be eligi- P908901 - Table Setting Poster - On 81/2” x 11” paper draw a table setting ble for any extra incentives in the form of a Livestock Sale or Booster Bonus Division 902 - A Space For Me for a family meal. Program. CLASS P908902 - Healthy Food Poster - 11” x 14” poster P902901 - Treasure Board or Bulletin Board P908903 - Oatmeal Cookies - Any recipe, four on a small paper plate and in Division 900 - Aerospace P902902 - Decorative Storage Box or Container - decorate a storage box a small plastic bag. CLASS or container to save space or use space wisely. P908904 - No Bake Cookies - Any recipe, four on a small paper plate and in P900901 - Rocket Drawing - On 81/2” x 11” paper draw a rocket. Label the P902903 - Recycle a Vintage Suitcase or Trunk - recreate a vintage item a small plastic bag. three main parts. to create storage for your room P908905 - Other - any exhibit relating to Road to Good Cooking P900902 - Bird Drawing -On 81/2” x 11” paper draw your favorite bird. P902904 - Non Sew Pillow or Blanket P900903 - Plane Drawing - On 81/2” x 11” paper draw your favorite plane. P902905 - Coat Hooks or Hangers Division 909 - Theater Arts I P900904 - Paper Flyers - Make your favorite kind of paper flyer. This can be an P902906 - Decorated Laundry Bag or Hamper CLASS airplane, helicopter, rocket or any other flying machine. P902907 - Energy Saving Sign P909901 - Homemade Puppet P900905 - Marshmallow Rocket - Rocket exhibit made with marshmallows P902908 - Draft Stopper P909902 - Picture Story - On 8 1/2” x 11” paper draw a picture story. P902909 - Recycling Box - create an item for recycling items around the P909903 - Other - any exhibit relating to Theater Arts 1 home. Example - recycling newspapers, pop cans, plastics 2013 Chase County Fair P902910 - Paint a Container - paint a container to decorate your room Division 910 - Animals - Clover Kid members may show and tell one small P902911 - Swirl Painting Magnet animal. P902912 - Pizza Color Wheel • All animals are shown as a Show & Tell activity P902913 - Sponge Paint a Picture • Animals must follow all health regulations (refer to 4-H Section). Parade P902914 - Decorate a Picture Frame • For safety, small animals must be housed in appropriate cages/carri- P902915 - Scratch Art ers. P902916 - Neutrals and Colors - Using neutral colors and adding a pop of • ID sheets are due in the Extension Office by June 3. Contact Extension color for a decorative item in their Space Office for additional information. Entry Form P902917 - Plastic Canvas Wall Hanging CLASS P902918 - Other P910901 - Pocket Pets - examples: Hamster, Gerbils and Rabbits P910902 - Bucket Calf Division 903 - Decorate Your Duds P910903 - Feeder Calf Make entry now so parade schedule can be arranged. CLASS P910904 - Walk Trot - Lead Line Horse P903901 - Decorate a Garment - any method, without using iron or sewing P910905 - Goat 2013 Theme: machine. P910906 - Alpaca/Llama - Dundy County ONLY P903902 - Decorate an Accessory - any method, without using an iron or P910907 - Lamb sewing machine. P910908 - Swine P903903 - Decorate Your Duds Fashion Revue P910909 - Poultry “Spirit of America” P910910 - Cat Division 904 - Exploring Farm Animals P910911 - Dog CLASS Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 P904901 - Critter Drawing - On 81/2” x 11” paper draw an animal and Division 911 - Gardening and Flowers identify its body parts. Clover Kids entering gardening and Flowers must follow the preparation guidelines Entries line up at 8:30 a.m. (MDT) P904902 - Animal Story - A handwritten story telling how you care for an used by the 4-h program. Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. animal. No more than 3 photographs or 3 paragraphs. Please display in a CLASS notebook/binder. P911901 - Vegetables (may enter up to 2 in this class) Check in table is in front of P904903 - Animal Sculpture - Make a sculpture of your favorite animal using P911902 - Flowers (may enter up to 2 in this class) Imperial Manor at 9th and Grant. any type of modeling medium, i.e. clay, play dough, bread dough clay, etc. P911903 - Herbs (may enter up to 2 in this class) Parade starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. (MDT) P904904 - Other - Any exhibit relating to Exploring Farm Animals P911904 - Fruits (may enter up to 2 in this class) P911905 - Potted Plants (may enter up to 2 in this class) Mail or call: Division 906 - Family Celebrations From Around the World P911906 - Flower or Gardening Poster - example: a poster with different CLASS types of vegetables labeled (may be drawn or cut from clipart or magazine, P906901 - Name Rhyme - On 81/2” x 11” paper hand write a rhyme answering: label the parts of the flower, etc.). Parade Committee What does my given name mean? See page 5 of leader’s manual. P.O. Box 727, Imperial, NE 69033 P906902 - Mexican Piñata - Instructions found on page 8 of leader’s manual. 4-H EXHIBITS Exhibit without candy and attach to a clothes hanger. Citizenship (308) 882-5565 P906903 - Japanese Hat - Instructions found on page 12 of the leader’s man- Division 120 - Citizenship ual. Purpose -The purpose of these citizenship exhibits is to foster civic responsibil- Detach and return bottom portion P906904 - Ohina Dolls - Instructions found on page 11 and 14 of the leader’s ity and action within the diverse areas of citizenship including community manual. service, service learning, government and policy making. P906905 - Carp Kite - Instruction found on page 15 of the leader’s manual. Project Materials - The official reference for the citizenship projects is Citizen- Name or organization______P906906 - Mother’s Day/Father’s Day/Grandparent’s Day Mini Post- ship Public Adventures Kit (MI 7329) and Citizen Guide’s Handbook (BU er - Using half a sheet of poster board (11” x 14”) design a mini poster Address ______Phone ______about your mom, dad, grandfather or grandmother and you. A story, poem or pictures may be used. CATEGORIES: P906907 - May Basket - Make a May Basket you could give to a special friend. ____Organizations P906908 - 4th of July - On 81/2” x 11” paper make the U.S. flag using medium of choice. ____Open Class P906909 - Family Tree - Draw a family tree, showing your relatives. P906910 - Other - any exhibit relating to Family Celebrations From Around the ____Religious World ____Business and Professional Division 907 - Just Outside the Door ____Equestrian Division CLASS Additional Comments or Information P907901 - Bird Feeder/waterer - Any homemade bird feeder using recycled products. %DIBLE "EANS s 9ELLOW 0OPCORN ——————————————————————— P907902 - Water Picture - On 81/2” x 11” paper show what you have discov- ered about water (any medium). Buying quality beans from quality people since 1917 ——————————————————————— P907903 - Growing Seed - A growing seed you have planted. Can be planted in any small container. )MPERIAL .EBRASKA (IGHWAY ——————————————————————— P907904 - Insect Life Mobile P907905 - Insect Model - Create your very own insect using any kind of non- page 11 7330). Other helpful citizenship references include Citizenship Washington include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family • Addition of new Teaching Presentation Class. Focus guides, Character Counts! and Service Learning Information. cookbooks, etc. • Adjustment of time limits for both individuals and teams in all classes. Supporting Material - All entries must have a statement explaining the pur- A101006 - 4-H History Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club • Team presentations are allowed for all classes. pose of the exhibit and how the exhibit will be used. Exhibitors are encour- or county. Must be work of individual 4-H’er - no club project. • Presenters for all classes must have received a purple rating at the aged to show evidence of their personal field experiences, study or observa- A101007 - 4-H History Poster - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county county contest. tions that relate to their exhibit. This helps the judges understand what the or individual. • Presenters for all classes must be 10 years old by January 1, 2013. 4-H’er did and learned in the process that led to the exhibit. A101008 - Story or illustration - about a historical event. Following the county presentations contest, 4-H youth who plan to participate References - All exhibitors should reference material sources or supporting A101009 - Book review - about local, Nebraska or regional history. in the 4-H Presentations Contest at the Nebraska State Fair will need to provide information used in exhibits (i.e., if questions from a game were taken from A101010 - Other historical exhibits - attach an explanation of historical the following information to their local UNL Extension Office to be entered into an outside source, they must be referenced). importance. ShoWorks: Identification - All entries should be labeled with the exhibitor’s name, club A101011 - Family Traditions Book - Exhibitor scrapbook depicting family • name and county. traditions of the past. • title of their presentation Scoring - Scoresheets can be found on the web or are available from your A101012 - Family Traditions Exhibit - Story or illustration of a family tradi- • preferred presentation day/time (please note the assigned presenta- county extension office. tion or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. tion day of some classes) CLASS A101013 - 4-H Club/County Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local • educational priority (4-H science, agricultural literacy, career develop- A120001 - Care Package - Display This exhibit is a display about the PROCESS club or county compiled by club historian. ment, citizenship and leadership, or healthy living) that is the focus of of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care package. You may A101014 - 4-H Member Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H mem- the presentation use a poster, Power Point or another multi-media program to tell about the bers’ 4-H history. Educational resources for youth participating in the 4-H Presentations Contest PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a service organiza- A101015 - Special Events Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating to a 4-H spe- can be found at http://4h.unl.edu/web/4hcurriculum/presentations. tion. You need to answer the following questions in your exhibit. cial event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, General Rules for Classes B151112, B151113, and B151115: 1. How did you select the organization? such as a trip, family reunion, etc. • A team presentation, consisting of two (2) individuals, may be given for 2. What items did you include in your care package? A101901 - Any Theme Scrapbook - a scrapbook relating to any theme. any class; there is no separate class for team presentations. 3. Why did you select those items? • To be eligible for State Fair all presenters, for all classes must be 10 4. How did it feel to present your care pack to the organization? Division 102, Level II: Advanced (over 4 years in project) years old on January 1, 2013. 5. What did you learn from this experience? A102001 - Heritage poster or flat exhibit. Entries may be pictures, • All presenters for all classes must have received a purple rating at the 6. Other information that you feel is important about the care package or posters, items, etc. that depict family heritage. Exhibits must county contest. organization. be supported by a written explanation. • All classes require the presence of the contestant(s). 7. Some examples of care packages are: Backpack for school supplies, A102002 - Family Genealogy/History Notebook - Include pedigree charts/ • All 4-H Presentations topics should be related to how the 4-H youth is litter pan for animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or home- family group sheets, with documentation beyond two-three generations of learning about 4-H science, agricultural literacy, career development, less shelter, etc. one family line, expanding each year. A102003 - Local History Scrapbook/ citizenship and leadership, or healthy living, through their 4-H experi- A120002 - Citizenship Game - which could include but is not limited to symbol Notebook - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community ences or 4-H projects. Refer to “Incorporating Nebraska 4-H Educa- flash cards, question and answer board or stimulation with props. Clear or Nebraska that helps youth appreciate their heritage. tional Priorities into 4-H Presentations” for examples. instructions on how to play the game and what the game hopes to accom- A102004 - Framed family groupings -(or individuals) of pictures showing • Enrollment in the project area in which the participant is making a plish must be included. family history. Pictures must be supported by a written explanation. presentation is not required. A120003 - Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts - can be made of any art media A102005 - Other exhibits - depicting the heritage of the member’s family • 4-H Presentations should include an introduction (the “why” portion but should tie in the relevance of the artwork to citizenship. or community. Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May of the topic), a body (the “show and tell” portion of the topic), and a A120004 - Public Adventure Scrapbook - should describe your Public Ad- include, biographical album of themselves or another family member, family conclusion/summary (the “what” portion of the topic). venture or Service Learning Activity. Scrapbooks must measure no more cookbooks, etc. • Participants may be penalized if their presentation exceeds the time than 16” x 16”. A102006 - 4-H History Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating 4-H history of local club limits. Each participant is required to wear the 4-H chevron, 4-H em- A120005 - Public Adventure Poster - should describe your Public Adventure or county. Must be work of individual 4-H’er - no club project. blem, or 4-H shirt during their presentation. or Service Learning Activity. Display posters must be stiff enough to stand A102007 - 4-H History Poster - Poster relating 4-H history of local club or county • Presenters are expected to clean-up the areas in which they work. when supported from behind and below. Length and width must be no more or individual. • Presenters using computer-based visuals may bring files on a CD-ROM than 24” x 28”. A102008 - Story or illustration - about a historical event. or a USB drive that is PC formatted. Participants may also provide their A120006 - Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview - should follow A102009 - Book review about local, Nebraska or regional history. own computer or other equipment as needed; however, participants the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. It may be written or A102010 - Other historical exhibits - attach an explanation of historical must be able to connect their computer to the projector provided. recorded. importance. • Live animals of any kind may be used in the presentation. Presenters A120007 - Written Citizenship Essay - is designed to promote good citizen- A102011 - Exhibit depicting the importance of a community or Ne- are responsible for all stalling arrangements, care and handling of ani- ship and patriotism. This essay is open to all age groups. All essays should braska historic landmark. mals. Animals can only remain in the presentation area while the owner be 300 - 400 typewritten words. A102012 - Community Report - documenting something of historical signifi- is present. A120008 - For 9th-12th Graders Only: Oral Citizenship Essay - addressing cance from past to present. CLASS the theme “Freedom’s Obligations” should be 3-5 minutes. No background A102013 - Historic collection - (displayed securely and attractively in a B151112 - Illustrated Presentation - Additional Rules for Class 112 music, singing or other enhancement allowed. All essays should be on a container no larger than 22” x 28”). good-quality cassette tape and in a natural style. Voice tone should be nor- A102014 - Video/DVD or slide/tape documentary - of a family or a com- mal and conversational. A copy of the written essay should be attached. munity event. Must be produced and edited by 4-H member. A120009 - Service Items - can include but aren’t limited to lap quilt and A102015 - 4-H Club/County Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating 4-H history of local homemade toys. Only non-perishable items will be accepted. Attached to club or county compiled by club historian. the exhibit should be an explanation of who the recipient was and how the A102016 - 4-H Member Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to individual 4-H mem- FARMERS service project was made and used. The service item could be part of a bers’ 4-H history. larger community service effort. A102017 - Special Events Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating to a 4-H spe- Call us for A120010 - 4-H Club Exhibit should depict what a 4-H club has done in the cial event, such as Congress or CWF or a personal or family special event, area of community service. This item could include, but is not limited to, a such as a trip, family reunion, etc. service item, poster, scrapbook, cultural or creative arts item or care pack- A102901 - Any Theme Scrapbook - a scrapbook relating to any theme. Electric Motor age. Communications Heritage Division 151- 4-H Presentations Contest - Classes will be divided into Jr. SALES AND SERVICE An exhibit of items, pictures, maps, charts, slides/tapes, drawings, illustrations, and Sr. Divisions. Jr. Division is age 8-11 and Sr. Division is age 12-18. writings or displays that depict the heritage of the member’s family or community Primary 4-H Presentations Contest Changes for 2013: or 4-H history. Please note: Exhibits are entered at 4-H’ers own risk. We will not • Two former classes (Presentations using Audio Visual and Presentations be responsible for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this Using Posters) have been combined to create new Illustrated Presenta- division. Displays should not be larger than 22” x 28” wide. Use the current entry tions Class. form. Display collections securely in an attractive container no larger than 22” x 28”. Each county may enter a maximum of 3 exhibits per class from the Family Folklore and/or Foodways projects. Exhibits must include NAME - COUNTY & PAST EXPERIENCE (years in Explore Your Heritage, Family Folklore or Foodways projects) We on back of exhibit. All entries must have documentation included. Dine In or have the Division 101 -Level I - Beginning (1-4 years in project) Largest Irrigation CLASS and Farm Duty Motor Inventory A101001 - Heritage poster or flat exhibit - Entries may be pictures, post- Carry Out! in SW Nebraska ers, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be supported by a writ- ten explanation. A101002 - Family Genealogy/History Notebook - Include pedigree charts/ See us for Irrigation Motors, Bin Fan Motors family group sheets, with documentation for two-three generations of one family line, expanding each year. and Auger Motors A101003 - Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - Scrapbook or notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps youth ap- 1134 Broadway preciate their heritage. Imperial, NE A101004 - Framed family groupings - (or individuals) of pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by a written explanation. 308-882-2274 EBC;L ?86GE<6 A101005 - Other exhibits - depicting the heritage of the member’s family or community. Exhibit must be supported by a written explanation. May (308) 882-4301 East 5th Street Imperial, Neb. page 12 • Description: An Illustrated Presentation is a live presentation with a steps that were completed from the beginning to the end of a 4-H project organization, and how it will relate to those who view it. formal talk where youth will use visual aids (such as props, posters, that was previously completed in another area. B153005 - Career Exploration Essay - Complete a career exploration ex- computer-based visuals, handouts, video, etc.) to show and tell others B953903 - Communications Game - Create a quiz game for your family or 4-H perience (job shadowing, interview, mentor experience, etc.) for a potential how to do something. club members by selecting topic categories, writing and answering ques- career field that is of interest to you. Create an exhibit that displays what • Judging Style: Judge views entire presentation and engages in ques- tions within these categories, and assigning point values to each question. you learned, the skills required for the career, the type of demand there is tion and answer session following presentation. Place this information of 3” x 5” index cards and display quiz game on a for the career, and how you could prepare yourself to someday find a career • Time Limit: 8 and 9 years old 3-5 minutes,10 years old and up 6-8 poster board. Explain how this game could be used and its purpose. in this field minutes individual, 8-10 minutes team. B953904 - Caring Correspondence - Create a formal or informal letter, B151113 - Multimedia Presentation. Additional Rules for Class e-mail, or note that shows how much you care, such as a letter of apprecia- Photography 113 tion, a thank you note, or a friendship card. General Photography Rules • Description: A Multimedia Presentation is a live presentation where Level 2 - Putting it Together A. 4-H’ers are allowed entries in only one unit of competition. Individuals youth will provide a 1-2 minute oral introduction (name, background/ CLASS may enter up to three exhibits. goal of presentation, intended audience, where presentation could be B153001 - Me As a Mentor - Serve as a mentor for a younger person in your B. Entry Tags: Entry Tag must be securely attached to the upper right hand shared, etc.) followed by a self-automated, free-standing, digital pre- family, school, church, club, library, or community. Keep an Activity Log of corner of displays or prints. sentation. what you and your mentee do together and how you communicate. Create C. A photograph may only be used on one exhibit and may be taken with a film • Judging Style: Judge views entire presentation and engages in ques- an exhibit that includes the Activity Log, your thoughts about the relation- or digital camera. tion and answer session following presentation. ship you have developed with the young person, and how you plan to sup- D. Photos must be shot during the current project year by the 4-H member. • Time Limit: 8 and 9 years old 3-5 minutes, 10 years old and up 6-8 port him/her in the future. E. Securely attach photos. Photos that are unattached with be disqualified. minutes individual, 8-10 minutes team. (includes both oral introduc- B153002 - 4-H Community Service Press Release - Write and distribute a press F. Do not use photo corners, borders, or place coverings over the exhibits. Do tion and digital presentation) release about a recent or upcoming community service project completed not include negatives. • Additional Information: The presentation may include photos, clip art, by you or your 4-H club to your local media (newspaper, radio station, com- G. Personal Data Tag - required on all classes. Glue the tags securely to back animation, video, and audio/sound. No CD or .mp3 players are al- munity newsletter, etc.). Create an exhibit that includes the press release, of exhibits or include as page one in your photo journal. Photo journals only lowed; sound must be embedded into the presentation. Any freeware/ an example of how the media distributed the information in the press re- require part A of the tag, all prints and displays will require both A and B. For software program may be used to create the presentation; however, lease, a summary about your experiences in writing and distributing the the photography portfolio in Unit III, the tag can be placed inside the plastic the only file formats that will be accepted include: .mpeg, .wmv, .mp4, press release, and how you can use press releases to share information sleeve with the photo. .mov, .ppt, .pptx, or .avi. about future community service projects. Personal Data Tag: Part A B151115 - Teaching Presentation - Will be scheduled with the participants Name______Age______during the county fair. Level 3 - The Perfect Fit County______Additional Rules for Class 115 CLASS Years in Project ______Unit______Class______• Description: A Teaching Presentation is a live, interactive presentation B153003 - My Political Platform - Select a 4-H, school, or community office Camera Description:______where youth will continuously engage an audience by showing and tell- that is of interest to you. Research the responsibilities related to the office (digital/film, fixed/auto/SLR) ing them how to do something while answering questions. and determine what public issues and needs are currently being addressed. Film Speed (ISO or ASA) Setting______Camera Setting: ______• Judging Style: Judge occasionally stops to view presentation, ask Use this information to help you outline a possible platform if you were to Filter Used (if any)______questions, and observe audience engagement. run for the office. Create an exhibit that shares what you found through your (ex: color, screen, etc.) • Location of Presenter: Behind table amongst 4-H exhibits research, the possible platform you would use, why you chose the issues Special Lens Used (if any) ______• Time Limit: 30 minutes individual, 45 minutes team that are focused on in your platform, and how you would share this platform Focus Type______B151901 - First Time Presentation - 8-10 year old with voters. (Automatic, Manual, Fixed) B151902 - Team/Family Presentation - Must include a current 4-H member B153004 - Current Event Interview - Select a current event in your commu- Aperture Type/F Stop Setting: ______and another person. nity, county, state, or country. Select five people who are different from each (Adjustable, Non-Adjustable) other (age, gender, nationality, economic standing, etc.) and interview them Shutter Speed Setting: ______Division 153 - Express Yourself about their thoughts, reactions, and opinions toward the current event. Cre- (Adjustable, Non-Adjustable) For each class, create an educational exhibit [a poster (14”x22”), an essay (3-5 ate an exhibit that describes the similarities and differences of their views pages), a video (1-3 minutes), or small display of educational nature] that dis- about the current event; also share what you learned by completing the Personal Data Tag - Part B for Unit II and III only plays the information requested. interviews. Answer the following questions: Level 1 Picking up the Pieces B153006 - Non-Profit Advertisement Design - Locate a non-profit organization in Unit II CLASS your community. Interview those who work, volunteer, and use the services 1. How was the photo was taken and printed (describe equipment and soft- B153901 - Symbol Scrapbook - Photograph 10 symbols and include in a of the organization to learn what they would like others to know about the ware used)? scrapbook that shares where the symbol was observed, what this symbol organization. Design an advertisement tool (flyer, brochure, poster, video, 2. Describe any changes made to the picture using computer software. communicates, and other places where this symbol might be observed. display, web page etc.) that can be used by the organization. Create an 3. What did you intend to capture and what do you like about this photo? B151902 - Storyboard a 4-H Project - crate a storyboard that explains the exhibit that includes the advertisement design, how it could be used by the Unit III 1. How the photo was taken and printed (describe equipment and software used)? THE NEBRASKA WAY 2. Describe any changes made to the picture using computer software 3. What did you intend to capture and what do you like about this photo? 4. Describe the science of taking a photo. *Participants in Unit III, CLASS 40 MANUAL SETTING EXHIBIT PRINT, In addition to the four questions above, include the following question and answer on the data tag. 5. How did you use manual settings to improve your photograph?
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13_PGN101_IMPL_CHASECO_FAIR2.indd 1 7/2/13 4:20 PM page 13 • Personal Data Tags (parts A and B) are required. represent the strongest collection of the participant’s work. See the notes Posters may not use copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or above regarding details for the class. SF86.98(5) commercial product names, logos or slogans. Avoid using clichés or over-used B. Unit I & II Exhibit Prints - B182020 - Advanced Lighting Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a print phrases that do not command the viewer’s attention. • All exhibit prints are 8” x 10” prints mounted in 11” x 14” (outside size) that illustrates creative lighting. SF86.98(3)(6) Posters must include the use of the word 4-H or the official 4-H Emblem cut matting (no frames) with a sandwich mat-board backing (not foam B182030 - Portrait Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a print that captures (clover with the H’s on each leaf), it must follow approved guidelines, which can board); rectangular or oval inside matt opening both physical characteristics and personality in their subjects. be viewed at http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_name.htm. • Place photos horizontally or vertically as appropriate. B182040 - Manual Setting Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a print that Computer “clip art” will not be scored as positively as original computer art • Personal Photo Data Tags (parts A and B) are required. showcases the participant’s ability to master the manual settings on the designs. C. Unit I & II Photo Journal - camera. 1) Manual Focus, 2) Manual Aperture, 3)Manual Shutter Speed, 4) The 4-H member’s name, address, age, full address and county must be • Choose project 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the Level 2 project manual titled “Control- Combination of any of the listed techniques, 5)Other technique not listed. listed on the back of the poster. ling the Image”.(available at county offices) *Remember to answer the additional question for this class on Part B of Posters may be laminated to protect them. Loose plastic coverings used to • Complete the pages associated with the project of your choice (project the data tag. protect the exhibit while being transported will be removed by the superintendent 1, 2, 3 or 4) B182050 - Challenging Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a print that il- for evaluation and display. • Place pages in an 8½ x 11 black or white 3 ring binder. lustrates a special effect: 1) Double Exposure, 2) Light Painting, 3) Flash • Personal Data Tags are required. For your journal complete Part A only Multiple Exposure, 4) Filters, 5) Night Time Exposure, 6) Zooming (to create Miscellaneous Projects and include this as page one of your journal. the effects of motion in your photo), 7) Digitally altered photos, 8) Other CLASS technique not listed. B901901 - Animal Display/Poster - project for youth who do not own any Division 180 - Unit I - Focus on Photography B182060 - Nebraska Photography Career Exhibit Print - Explore a ca- livestock or horse CLASS reer as a Nebraska photographer. Portrait photographers specialize in indi- B901902 - Junior Leader Display/Poster B180901 - Photo Journal - An entry will consist of a single completed and vidual or family portraits Capture photos of individuals or groups of people B901904 - 4-Wheelin’ Display/Poster bound section of project 1, 2, 3, or 4 of the Level 1 project manual titled and consider creative locations or props for your photo shoots. “Focus on Photography”. Suggest using 4x6 photos. Club Exhibit B180902 - Photo Story Display - Entry will consist of a display of 3 photos Miscellaneous Projects CLASS that tell the beginning, middle and end of a story. Division 901 - Miscellaneous B901905 - Club Exhibit- will be displayed outside on the fairgrounds and not B180903 - Fun With Shadows Display - Entry will consist of 3 pictures of 3 General Information in the 4-H exhibit hall. Examples of this are decorated and planted flower different subjects that capture the image of the shadow. A. Show What You Did & Learned - All exhibitors are encouraged to show barrels, decorated trash barrels, etc. Make sure exhibits are weather proof. B180904 - Magic and Tricks Display - Entry will consist of a display of 3 evidence of their personal field experiences, study, or observations that re- Attach a weather proof sign on the display indicating the club name and pictures of 3 different subjects that use a “special effect” to create interest- late to their exhibit. This helps judges understand what the 4-H’er did and county. ing photos. learned in the process that led to the exhibit. B180905 - Album of 25-30 Photographs - Taken in current 4-H project year. B. Proper Credit - Show proper credit by listing the sources of plans or Posters B180906 - Favorite Exhibit Print other supporting information used in exhibits. CLASS B180907 - Favorite Snapshot - Print up to 4” x 6” mounted on black card C. Whose Exhibit? - The exhibitor’s name, address, and parent or guardian’s B901907 - Exploring Careers with 4-H - The poster should illustrate how stock with ½” borders. name must be on the back or bottom of all displays so that the owner can 4-Hers can explore career opportunities through 4-H projects. B180908 - Nebraska Theme Exhibit Print - Any Nebraska Print be identified even if the entry tag becomes separated from the exhibit. B901908 - Photo Poster - The poster should focus on a 4-H theme of your D. Board Display - These are displays that show educational information choice, using one large, eye-catching photo. Division 181 - Unit II - Controlling the Image about a topic of interest. Board exhibits can hold objects thicker than the B901909 - “4-H Taking the Lead” - The poster should illustrate how 4-H encour- CLASS board. Mount all board exhibits on ¼” plywood, Masonite, or similar panel ages leadership and citizenship. B181010 - Photo Journal - An entry will consist of a single completed and no larger than 24” high by 24” wide. B901910 - Open Theme bound section of project 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the Level 2 project manual titled E. Poster Exhibits - Poster exhibits should be on regular poster sheets “Controlling the Image”. measuring 22” x 28” or 14” x 22. Theater Arts - will be deleted in 2014 B181020 - Lighting Display or Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a display • Purpose: The purpose of a poster is to call attention to a subject. Every CLASS of 3 pictures of 3 different subjects or an exhibit print that demonstrates poster must be crafted to catch the viewer’s attention quickly. Each B901911 - Costume - Made or decorated by 4-H’er for use in a theater arts lighting effects. must present only one specific message clearly. The poster should production. Costume could be made for self or others. B181030 - Composition Display - Entry will consist of 3 photos illustrating 3 clearly feature some aspect of 4-H. B901912 - Portfolio - A collection of photographs, sketches or other samples different views of the same object. • Exhibit Guidelines: All posters submitted to the State Fair must repre- illustrating the theater arts learning’s such as costume design, stage make- B181040 - Composition Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a candid print sent a level of excellence which is demonstrated by having won purple up, written scripts, set design or other related learning’s. that captures an un-posed moment and illustrates the emotion of the or blue ribbons at county fair. Posters will be judged on the following B901913 - Puppet - Exhibit consists of a puppet made by the 4-H’er for use in event. criteria. Posters will be judged on the following criteria: a theater arts production B181050 - Action Display or Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a display • Idea: simple, clear message, appropriate for a poster B901914 - Script - A script written by 4-H’er for a play, musical, skit, puppet of 3 pictures of 3 different subjects or an exhibit print that captures motion • Lettering: readable from a distance, appropriate size in proportion to show or other type of theater arts production. and represents the action in the photo. art. B181060 - Nebraska Photography Career Exhibit Print - Explore a ca- • Art: one dominate, eye-catching element: art relates to written mes- Lifetime Sports reer as a Nebraska photographer. The goal of an artistic photographer is to sage. CLASS portray a unique or interesting image through their work. Capture photos of • Arrangement: makes good use of entire poster space without being B901915 - Bowling Display/Poster Nebraska landscapes where creative composition is the goal. too crowded: art and lettering are well balanced. B901916 - Golf Display/Poster B181901 - Panorama Display - Entry will consist of an arrangement of 3 or • Color: use of bold colors that harmonize well: colors used are leg- B901917 - Tennis Display Poster more pictures connected to show a wide angle of a subject. Panorama ible. B901918 - Bicycle Display/Poster displays must be mounted on a horizontal 11” x 14” poster board. Pictures • Quality of Construction: neatness: appropriateness of materials may have some overlap. Unwanted excess can be cropped. used. Lifetime Sports Contest - Hitchcock County ONLY B818902 - Exhibit Print - any subject • Effectiveness: works well as a poster. CLASS B901919 - Bowling Contest - Hitchcock County ONLY Mastering Photography - Unit III Guidelines Entries which do not conform to size, content or material guidelines will be B901920 - Golf Contest - Hitchcock County ONLY A. Unit III Exhibit Prints - lowered one ribbon placing. B901921 - Casting Contest - Hitchcock County ONLY • All exhibit prints are 8” x 10” prints mounted in 11” x 14” (outside size) Posters must be 14” x 22” and must be of a material that can be pinned cut matting (no frames) with a sandwich mat-board backing (not foam to a display board. They may be arranged either horizontally or vertically. Those Great Failures board); rectangular or oval inside matt opening. generated by computer must also meet this standard. Computer art generated on CLASS • Personal Photo Data Tags (parts A and B) are required. (See General an 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper and mounted on poster board will be disqualified. B901922 - Flop Class - 4-H project that was not successful. Included a written Rule H.) Posters may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, markers or computer explanation of what went wrong and what was learned. Examples include graphics etc. They may not be three-dimensional. Entries with components thicker a bucket calf that did not make it to fair or the dog laid in the flowers the B. Unit III Photography Portfolio - than paper (such as milk cartons, pencils, pop cans) will be disqualified. night before they were to be picked. No pre-registration is necessary. Items • Select ten photos from your 4-H career that represent the strongest collection of your work. Finest Mexican Dining in Southwest Nebraska! • Photos may have been taken at any time during the 4-H experience and may have been previously exhibited. Photos can only be used in a portfolio once. • Place photos in plastic sleeves and present them in an 8½ x 11 black or white 3 ring binder. No matting is necessary. • On the first page of the portfolio include a table of contents listing a title for each photo in your collection and a narrative describing the overall intent for the portfolio. For example the portfolio could include a range of your work from your earlier years in 4-H photography to the present, you could have a creative theme for your portfolio or you could Shows Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; include photos that illustrate your diverse photography skills. Sunday at 7 p.m. • On the back of EACH photo include an information sheet for each photo % TH 3TREET s )MPERIAL .% that includes 1) Personal Data Tag Part A, 2) the photograph title and 3) a paragraph describing how the photo contributes to the overall intent The best in family entertainment of your portfolio. For current show information and time, please call (308) 882-4470. Division182 - Unit III Mastering Photography CLASS 308-882-2187 308-882-4470 Imperial B181010 - Photography Portfolio - An entry will consist of ten photos that page 14 may be brought in on entry day of fair. Please check exhibit in with Exten- or a toy bug that relates to science. Be creative! hangers or hangers with a swivel hook ONLY. All exhibits not suitable for sion Staff. CLASS hanging should be entered in a self-sealing plastic bag. Wool garments and C200001 - The Infant - Toy, game, or activity made for baby that teaches them garments with narrow straps hang better on other hangers, i.e., wooden Music and Performing Arts Contest about one or more of the outcome areas. (Birth - 18 mos.) or notched plastic hangers. As you look at the garment, place the hook of Division 902 - Music and Performing Arts Contest C200002 - The Toddler - Toy, game or activity made for toddler that teaches the hanger to the left. Use safety pins to fasten skirts, shorts, and pants to Each youth may have two entries in each class. them about one or more of the outcome areas. (18 mos. - 3 yrs.) hangers. Each piece should be entered on its own hanger. If more than one A. Each group must have two or more participants; all must be C200003 - The Preschooler -Toy, game or activity made for preschooler that hanger is used for an entry, fasten hangers belonging to one exhibit together 4-H members. A 4-H member may sing or perform in only one group but teaches them about one or more of the outcome areas. (3 - 5 yrs.) with twist ties or rubber bands. may accompany another group. C200004 - Middle Childhood - Toy, game or activity made for grade schooler C. Garments as listed may be made for self (4-H member) or others B. Accompaniment - Performing groups must provide their own music and that teaches them about one or more of the outcome areas. (6 - 9 yrs.) another person. Garments will be displayed by county. equipment. Song groups may be accompanied by any instrument. Live ac- D. Criteria For Judging - Refer to the Nebraska 4-H website for current companiment, if used, may be by an Adult or Youth. Not more than one CLASSES 5-9 DO NOT HAVE TO RELATE TO AN OUTCOME AREA. state fair scoresheets at www.4h.unl.edu. In addition, all entries must con- adult may accompany a group. All performers in the band or combo classes C200005 - Activity With A Younger Child - Poster or scrapbook showing form to rules and regulations as set forth in the current Nebraska State Fair must be 4-H members. 4-H’er working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show making something Book. C. Bring a copy of your music for the Judge. (Photocopy or origi- with the child, or child care or child interactions. May include photos, cap- nal, the judge may write comments on the music.) tions, story or essay. Size of exhibit is your choice. Other people may take Division 221 - Decorate Your Duds CLASS photos so 4-H’er can be in the photos. 4-H’er must make scrapbook or 4-H members must show their own original creativity. B902901 - Drill or Dance Routines - May be a drill, square or folk dance, poster. No information sheet needed for class 5. CLASS tap dance or any routine done as a group. C200006 - Babysitting Kit - State which ONE age group (infant, toddler, pre- C221001 - Embellished Garment With Original Design - Designs are B902902 - Combo or Band - Group must be 3 or more with instruments of schooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for. Purpose of the kit the original idea of the 4-Her using the elements and principles of design their choice, including piano. May include vocalists. is for the 4-H’er to take with them when they babysit in someone else’s (shape/form, texture, color, line, space, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, bal- B902903 - Vocal Group - (all must be 4-H members) home. Do not make kit for combination of ages or for your own family to ance and unity) to make an original statement. Component materials used B902904 - Vocal Solo use. See The Sitter manual (4H266 revised 2002) for appropriate items to to create the design do not necessarily need to be original. B902905 - Instrumental - Group (all must be 4-H members) include. 4-H’er should make one or more items in the kit, but purchased C221002 - Garment Constructed From Original Designed Fabric B902906 - Instrumental - Solo may be accompanied by an adult or youth. items are also allowed. Display in box or bag suitable for what it contains. - Fabric is designed first, then a garment is constructed from the fabric. B902908 - Talent Group - or more 4-H members - Examples - skits, one-act Approximate size not larger than 12”x15”x10”. All items in kit must be safe Examples include: painting on fabric, color discharge, shibori, tie dyeing, play, pantomimes, lip sync, puppet show, comedy act, etc. for child to handle. Information sheet for Class 6 should include: 1) What weaving fabric strips, crazy piecing, paper piecing, and color blocking fab- are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit would be ric pieces. Other embellishments may be added. Include information on Child Development appropriate for children this age. 2) What will the child learn or what skills how the fabric was designed - describe the process and materials used. If The term Child Development includes child care, family life, personal development will they gain by using the kit? 3) What item(s) were made by the 4-H’er. additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon and character development. To learn characteristics of suitable and unsuitable Most importantly the kit should serve a defined purpose, not just be a catch placing. toys and for characteristics of children at various stages of development; please all for several items. C221003 - Embellished Garment using technology - Designs must be refer to the new 4-H online resource http://go.unl.edu/babysitting: What It Takes 4-H’ers taking any of the projects in Department C-200 may enter: the original idea of the 4-Her using the elements and principles of design To Be Your Teen Babysitter. C200007 - Family Involvement Entry - Scrapbook, poster or story describ- to make an original statement. The designs must use technology of some Exhibitors in the Child Development project area will be asked to focus on the ing an activity the family did together. It might include making something kind. (Machine embroidery and computer generated designs are examples) signature outcomes areas in 4-H in certain classes. These outcomes include ca- such as a doll house or feedbunk. Items may be exhibited if desired. Other Include information on what technology was used, how the technology was reer development, agricultural literacy, science, leadership/citizenship and healthy possibilities include a house or farm cleanup project, a family reunion, a used, the type of program used and the process used to generate designs. lifestyles. In an effort to help 4-H members develop their knowledge in these areas celebration of a family milestone, a trip or vacation, moving, a community If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one ribbon Classes 1-4 of child development exhibits MUST be tied to one or more of the service project. Photographs are encouraged. Visuals should show family placing. outcome areas or the exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing. Information Sheets participation. Participation by all family members is important. Include a list C221901 - Embellished Garment using Technology - Any surface embel- - Each exhibit in classes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 must include the required information. of family members and what each person did to participate in the event. lishment that is applied to a purchased or constructed garment such as Information sheets for Classes 1 - 4 should include: C200901 - Visual Aide to help tell a story - (Example - puppet, flannel ribbon, lace, embroidery, appliqué, braid, buttons, fabric pieces. May use 1. Where did I get the idea for this exhibit? board, etc.) On a 3” x 5 card explain how the aid is used. This may be for an patterns or ideas from magazines. Commercial iron-on appliqués or any 2. What decisions did I make to be sure exhibit is safe for child to use? original story or a story book. Include a copy of the story. prepackaged item where the materials are predetermined by the manufac- 3. What are children this age like? Give 2 examples that help in under- C200902 - Item for Creative Art and Play - (Example - lay dough, bubble turer will be accepted in this class only. standing the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see makers, game, ect.) C221902 - Other - Metal or plastic barrette bases, button pins, wooden and project manuals). 4-H’ers taking GROWING ALL TOGETHER (CD 2, 3) may enter: leather necklaces, decorated fabric belts or decorated socks, wearable art 4. What can the child learn from this exhibit as it pertains to the outcome C200008 - Growing With Others - Scrapbook or poster. Examples - How (jewelry), etc. area, or how does it promote growth and development as it pertains to to decide if it’s time you can be home alone, and related activities. How the outcome area? responsibilities and privileges are related. Friendships. Working with others. Division 234 - General Clothing Information sheet for Class 6 should include: Understanding rules and boundaries. A family tree. A family rules chart. CLASS 1. What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit would A family meal plan, with pictures of a special family meal. A home safety C234001 - Educational Display - 4-H members enrolled in Decorate Your be appropriate for children this age. checklist. Being street smart (safety). A school scrapbook showing yourself Duds, Clothing Level 2, Sewing for You, Tailoring, Knitting or Crochet projects 2. What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit? and your school activities, memories, and special interests. may enter an Educational Display. Share with others what you learned in 3. What item(s) were made by the 4-H’er. 4-H’er should make one or more C200009 - Growing in Communities - scrapbook or poster. Examples: A ca- this project. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. reer study. A photo story about your own growth and development, not only x 30”), a notebook or a small display of an educational nature. Examples Classes 1 - 4 must be items made by the 4-H’er and relate to one or more out- physically but emotionally, socially, spiritually, mentally. A television evalua- include: information on careers in the textile industry, information on textile come areas. Possible purchased parts are acceptable such as dice for a grade tion (see project manual). How you have overcome obstacles. Friendships. fibers, illustrate art elements, art principles, seam finishes, the science of schooler to play a game, but the significant part of the exhibit must be made by A community profile. A community service project. Working with parents. textiles including dye techniques, fiber identification, and shrink testing of the 4-H’er. Not acceptable: Items for display in a child’s room (which is a home Teaching experiences. Understanding discipline. Playground safety check. fabrics, knit stitches, crochet stitches, gauge, etc. environment item), container but not the contents made by the 4-H’er, or group of C234901 - Educational Display- 4-H members enrolled in Sew For Fun, Sew- items assembled for a purpose but not made by the 4-H’er. Games must include Clothing ing For Your Animal, Clothing Level 1 may enter a Educational Display. Share instructions for playing the game. A. Identification Labels - Each item entered as a clothing, knitting or cro- with others what you learned in this project. Exhibit may be a poster or chet exhibit must have a label attached stating: County, Exhibitor’s name foam core board (not to exceed 22” x 30”), a notebook or a small display Division 200 - Child Development - As you consider your exhibits for these and age, project name and class in which garment is entered, and the num- of an educational nature. Examples include: information on textile fibers, classes, remember that you must be trying to teach the child about some- ber of years enrolled in the project exhibited. Wool entries must have the illustrate art element (line, shape, space, texture and color), art principles thing related to one or more of the outcome areas - career development, fiber content listed on the identification label. Attach a label on every (proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis and unity), coordinating a ward- agricultural literacy, science, leadership/citizenship and healthy lifestyles. component of the outfit using safety pins or by basting. Not responsible for robe, seam finishes, press testing, shrink testing of fabrics, knit stitches, This could be a game that teaches about healthy eating (healthy lifestyles), unlabeled items. crochet stitches, gauge, etc. an activity that teaches about being a farmer (careers/agricultural literacy) B. Preparation Of Exhibits - Please bring all wearable exhibits on wire C234002 - Recycled Garment - 4-H members enrolled in a Clothing project may enter an article of clothing made from a used item. The original used item must be altered (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. A before picture and a description of the rede- sign process must accompany the entry or it will be disqualified. C234902 - Recycled Garment - 4-H members enrolled in Sew For Fun, Sewing For Your Horse, Clothing Level 1 may enter may enter a Recycled Garment exhibit (a wearable piece of clothing). An article of clothing made from a recycled item. The garment(s) used must be changed in some way in the “redesign” process. A before colored picture MUST accompany the entry or it will be disqualified. C234003 - Recycled Clothing Accessory - 4-H members enrolled in a Clothing project may enter a Recycled Clothing Accessory exhibit. A wear- able accessory made from a used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the “redesign” process. A before picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry or it will be disqualified. Medicare and Medicaid certified. C234903 - Recycled Accessory - 4-H members enrolled in Sew for Fun, Sew- ing for Your Animal, Clothing Level 1 may enter a Recycled Accessory. An Private insurance accepted. accessory made from a recycled item. The item used must be changed in some way in the “redesign” process. A before colored picture MUST ac- 427 Legion St. Wauneta, NE 69045 308-394-5738 company the entry or it will be disqualified. C234004 - Textile Clothing Accessory - Accessory is constructed and/ page 15 or decorated on a textile fiber base. Entry examples include: hats, bags, ered for the Make It With Wool Award. about the quilt making process for historical purposes. scarves, gloves, aprons etc. No metal, plastic, paper or rubber base items CLASS For all classes, 4-Hers can choose fabrics for the quilt by selecting fabric from allowed (i.e. barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, etc.) C224001 - Blazer, or Suit Jacket or Coat. fabric bolts. 4-Hers may also use “fabric collections” offered by manufacturers in C234005 - Make One—Buy One - 4-H members enrolled in Clothing Level 2, C224901 - Extra Garment a particular designer or fabric line. Examples of fabric collections include: Sewing for You, or Tailoring projects may enter a Make One-Buy One exhibit. • Jelly Rolls are made of (up to) 40 different strips of 2 ½” wide fabric The exhibit is a purchased garment with a constructed garment(s) to make Fiber Arts - Knitting and Crocheting - Criteria for judging knitting and laying on top of one another and rolled up to look like a jelly roll. The a complete, wearable outfit. Both constructed and purchased items must crochet: Design and Color, Neatness, Knitting Mechanics or Crochet Me- fabric is created by one designer or fabric line and compliments each be included in the exhibit. An incomplete exhibit will be disqualified. chanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes. other. In many cases, less skilled 4-Hers find it difficult to cut narrow strips with a rotary cutter and ruler, so this fabric selection may make it Beginning Unit Clothing - -4-H’ers who have enrolled in or completed middle Division 225 - Knitting - Information Sheet for Knitting. Each knitted exhibit easier as they learn. or advanced clothing projects are not eligible. The entry should be a simple must include the following information with the entry tag or exhibit will be • Honey Buns are made like the Jelly Rolls with 1 ½” strips of fabrics. garment requiring minimum skills. A stable knit or firmly woven fabric will be lowered one ribbon placing: • Layer Cakes are 10” squares of fabric from a manufactured designer or easiest to use when learning new sewing techniques. Do not use very loose 1. What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit (Example: Learn how to fabric line with different pieces of fabric “layered” on top of one another weaves, wool, pile or napped, and stretchy knit fabrics. Avoid plaids, stripes, block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s)? to look like a piece of cake. and other fabrics that need to be matched. 2. What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)? • Charm Packs are made of 5” squares of coordinating fabric and may 3. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward be tied up with a string or scrap of fabric. Division 210 - Sewing For Fun - may enter only ONE item in each class your goal(s)? • Turnover is a collection of coordinating fabrics that are cut into 6” tri- (Sew For Fun project patterns 4H-169 must be used). 4. Gauge-Number of rows per inch; number of stitches per inch. angles. May take Sewing For Fun for two (2) years only. 5. Size of needles. • Fat Quarters are ½ yard cuts of fabric which are cut in half to make a 6. Kind of yarn - weight and fiber content. rectangle that is approximately 18” x 21”. (One half yard of fabric yields Level 1 7. Names of stitches used. 2 fat quarters). The “fat quarter” can be more economical to purchase CLASS 8. Copy of directions. for a smaller quilt because the purchaser does not have to buy the C210901 - Needle Book CLASS entire yardage width. C210902 - Square Pincushion C225901 - Level 1 Knitted Clothing or Home Environment Item - Knit- • Fabric Kit is a collection of fabrics cut in large pieces to accommodate C210903 - Any Fun Article of Your Choice - From Any Level - (may be a ted items or garment using beginning stitches. the requirements of a particular quilt pattern. The 4-Hermust cut out all fleece tied item) C225005 - Level 2 Knitted Clothing or Home Environment Item - Knit- of the smaller squares, rectangles, etc. to make the quilt top according ted item or garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or to the pattern directions. Level 2 seed/moss stitches. After fabric selection, youth can use a variety tools for cutting the fabric and CLASS C225015 - Level 3 Knitted Clothing or Home Environment Item - Knit- completing the quilt. Cutting into pattern pieces may include hand roller die cut- C210904 - Pillow - Patchwork ted item or garment made from advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip ting machines that cut particular shapes which can be appliqued to fabric. This is C210905 - Tote Bag stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, allowed in the construction of the quilt. C210906 - Laundry Bag germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as • A quilted exhibit is made up of at least 3 layers. Exhibits must be quilt- C210907 - Pillow - Stripes Aran or Fair Isle. ed or tied through all layers. • Fleece blankets are not eligible in this division. Level 3 Division 226 - Crochet - Information Sheet For Crochet. Each crocheted ex- • Quilts must have a permanent label on the back in the bottom right CLASS hibit must include the following information with the entry tag or exhibit will corner with quilter’s name and date of completion C210908 - Pillow - Diagonal Patchwork be lowered one ribbon placing. CLASS C210909 - Pillow - Rail Fence 1. What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit (Example: Learn how to C229010 - Exploring Quilts -Illustrate some aspect of quilts or quilt making. block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s)? Examples include, but are not limited to: language arts, quilts of different Division 230 - Sewing For Your Animals 2. What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)? cultures, chemistry, design, preservation, history, construction, math-conver- (exhibits must be entered on clothing day along with the rest of the cloth- 3. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward sion of quilt patterns, textiles/fabrics, computerization, entrepreneurship. ing entries) your goal(s)? History may include history of an old quilt or history/research of a particular CLASS 4. Gauge and size of hook. style of quilt such as Baltimore album quilts or Amish quilts. Exhibit may C230901 - Grooming Mitt 5. Kind of yarn - weight and fiber content or other material used. be a 14 x 22 inch poster, notebook, CD, Power Point, VCR tape, or other C230902 - Grooming Apron 6. Names of stitches used. technique. All items in an exhibit must be attached together and labeled. C230903 - Quilted Leg Wraps (4) 7. Copy of directions. NO quilted items should be entered in this class. C230904 - Leg (4) or Tail Wrap CLASS C229020 - Quilt Designs other than Fabric -Two or three dimensional item C230905 - Western or English Saddle Pad C226901 - Level 1 Crocheted Clothing or Home Environment Item - with quilt design made using medium other than fabric, such as wooden C230906 - Cooling Sheet Crocheted item or garment using beginning stitches. quilt block, stained glass, paper, etc. C230907 - Horse Blanket C226005 - Level 2 Crocheted Clothing or Home Environment Item C229030 - Computer Exploration -Poster or notebook with a minimum of C230908 - Other Animal Sewing - Crocheted item or garment using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, six computer generated quilt designs or color variations on a quilt design. cluster or mesh stitches. Include information on type of program used, process used to generate de- Division 211 - Clothing Level 1 - Check the Construction Skills Checklist in C226015 - Level 3 Crocheted Clothing or Home Environment Item - signs, or how you used color to create different quilt designs. Size of poster the member’s manual for acceptable construction skills and fabric choic- Crocheted item or garment using advanced crochet stitches such as afghan, or notebook to be suitable for the exhibit. es. broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. C229040 - Wearable Art - Quilted clothing or accessory. Must have a recogniz- CLASS able amount of quilting. May include fabric manipulation. Quilting must be C211901 - Simple Top Quilt Quest done by 4-H member. On a half sheet of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, tell how you C211902 - Simple Bottom Division 229 - Quilt Quest selected the design and fabrics including whether or not you used a kit, jelly C211903 - Extra Garment EXHIBIT GUIDELINES roll, charm squares, etc. In Quilt Quest, 4-Hers learn skills as they progress through the project. The least C229041 - Inter-Generational Quilt - A quilt made by a 4-H member and fam- Division 222 -Clothing Level 2 - Check the Construction Skills Checklist in experienced 4-H exhibitor will select fabric, cut, and sew together only squares or ily members or friends of different generations. On a half-sheet of 8 ½ x the member’s manual for acceptable construction skills and fabric choic- rectangles in making the quilt top. They may have additional guidance in piecing 11 inch paper, include an explanation answering the following questions: es. 4-H’ers enrolled in or who have completed Sewing for You or Tailoring the quilt block and layering together the quilt top, inner batting and the quilt bot- A) How was the quilt planned and who did what in the construction of the projects are not eligible to exhibit in Clothing Level 2. Entry consists of tom. Another person can do the quilting for them. quilt? B) How did you select the design and fabrics including whether or not constructed top and bottom (examples: a vest with pants or a jacket with In the Premier class, the 4-Her has developed skills to be able to do all of the work you used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc.? a skirt). by himself/herself. This includes pattern and fabric selection, cutting and sewing C229042 - Service Project Quilt - A quilt to be donated that has been con- CLASS individual pieces, layering the quilt top/batting/backing together, and quilting. structed by a 4-H member. On a half sheet of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, include C222001 - Dress (not formal wear) Quilting may be done by hand, by sewing machine or by a commercial-grade an explanation answering the following questions: A) Why was the quilt con- C222002 - Skirted Outfit (skirt with shirt, vest or jacket) or Jumper quilting machine. After quilting, the 4-Her must finish the quilt by “squaring it up,” structed and who will receive the donated quilt? B) How did you select the and Shirt. put binding on the edge, and placing a label on the quilt which provides details design and fabrics used including whether or not you used a kit, jelly roll, C222003 - Pants or Shorts Outfit (pants or shorts with shirt, vest or jacket) or Pant Jogging Outfit. C222901 - Extra Garment Repairs for Division 223 - Sewing For You - Garments as listed may be made from any s )NDUSTRIAL s !UTOMOTIVE pattern or any fabric and should demonstrate sewing skills beyond Clothing Level 2. Entry consists of constructed garments only. Wool entries must have s ,IGHT 4RUCK the fiber content listed on the identification label. 3HARI "RIGGS OWNER CLASS s ($ 4RUCK s 4RACTOR 505 Broadway, Imperial, NE (308) 882-4484 C223001 - Dress or formal C223002 - Skirted Outfit-(skirt with shirt, vest or jacket OR jumper and shirt) See us for C223003 - Pants or shorts Outfit-(pants or shorts with shirt, vest or jack- et) • Cards • Candles • Framed Prints C223004 - Specialty Wear-(includes: swim wear, costumes, western wear- CARQUEST chaps, chinks or riding attire) • Craft Supplies C223005 - Coat/Outerwear/Jacket-(lined or unlined, non-tailored). Tailored garments are entered in Division 224. AUTO PARTS • Willow Tree, Boyds Bears C223901 - Extra Garment 604 Broadway, Imperial, Neb. and Much More! Division 224 - Tailoring - A tailored blazer or suit jacket or coat Wool entries 308-882-4273 800-457-5259 must have the fiber content listed on the identification label to be consid- • Tux Rentals page 16 charm squares, etc.? C) What did you do and what was done by others? cepted at State Fair 4-H Fashion Show. CLASS • Decorate Your Duds embellished purchased garments or embellished C410907 - Crocheted/Knitted Garment - Level 1 GUIDELINES FOR CLASSES 50-83 QUILTED EXHIBITS purchased garments with original design, for example, purchased gar- C410050 - Modeled Knitted or Crocheted Clothing (Level 2 or 3) • In classes 50-83, counties may enter a total of 3 items distributed ments that are the tie-dyed or purchased garments that are then em- - Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist within the classes as the county chooses. bellished with rhinestones (In this constructed fashion show class, the or seed/moss stitches or advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip • Please note the description of classes. They denote degree of difficulty fabric first must be made then a garment is constructed from the newly stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, in construction and not the number of years in the project. made fabric.) germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as • A quilted exhibit consists of 3 or more layers. • Textile clothing accessories Aran or Fair Isle. Crocheted garment using pattern stitches such as texture, • All quilted exhibits must be quilted (machine or hand) or tied. • Nightshirt/loungewear for example, flannel lounging pants shell, cluster or mesh stitches or advance crochet stitches such as afghan, • All quilt piecing and finishing must be the sole work of the 4-H member. • Make One-Buy One broomstick, hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. Garment needs Quilting, whether machine or hand quilted, may be done by another • Recycled garments to be a complete outfit as in a dress, coat, or two piece ensemble (bottom individual except for the Premier Quilt class. CLASS and top). • No pre-quilted fabric may be used. C410010 - Modeled Constructed Decorate Your Duds Garment(s) • Wall quilts must have a hanging sleeve on the back of the quilt or some from an Original Designed Fabric - Fabric is made first, then a gar- Make One/Buy One - 4-H member enrolled in Knitting, Crocheting, Clothing method for hanging. ment is constructed from the fabric. Examples include: painting on fabric, Level 2, Sewing for You or Tailoring may enter this class (It is okay to com- • All quilted exhibits must be clean and finished for intended purpose. color discharge, shibori, tie dyeing, weaving fabric strips, crazy piecing, pa- bine knitted or crocheted garment with a garment that the 4-H’er has also • On a half sheet of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, include an explanation an- per piecing, and color blocking fabric pieces. Other embellishments may sewn. Please indicate this on the entry form.) swering the following questions: A) How did you select the design and be added. Embellished purchased garment(s) or embellished purchased CLASS fabrics including whether or not you used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, garment(s) with original design entries and textile clothing accessory en- C410905 - Combine Sewn - knitted or crocheted garment(s) with a purchased etc.? B) What did you do and what was done by others? C) What did tries are NOT accepted. item to make a complete wearable outfit. Both items must be modeled. you learn you can use on your next project? C410901 - Other Decorate Your Duds Article Recycled Garment Sizes of Quilted Exhibits CLASS • Small: length + width = less than 60”. This size includes miniature Sew For Fun - (For Fun ONLY - will not be judged) C410906 - Recycled Garment quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats (4), and pillows. All C410902 - Sew For Fun Article items must be quilted. Pillows must have a quilted top, not just pieced Quilt Quest patchwork. Clothing 1 - 4-H members who have enrolled in or completed Clothing Level 2, CLASS • Medium: length + width = 61” to 120” Sewing For You and Tailoring are not eligible. A purchased top or bottom C410909 - Quilted Garment • Large: length + width = over 120” may be worn. For additional information, see Clothing Exhibits. CLASS Shopping in Style - Participants must be enrolled in the Shopping In Style Level I Quilted Exhibits - Pieced quilts made up of squares and/or rect- C410903 - Clothing Level 1 Garment - Simple Top and Simple Bottom 4-H Project to enter. Participants will be allowed to model in both the angles. C410904 - Extra Garment constructed garment(s) 4-H Fashion Show and the Shopping In Style 4-H CLASS Fashion Show. This curriculum is developed and designed for youth ages 10 C229050 - Small Clothing 2 - 4-H members who have enrolled in or who have completed Sewing and older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing C229051 - Medium for You or Tailoring projects are not eligible. A purchased top can be worn clothing. C229052 - Large to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. Nightshirts, A. Participants must model a complete outfit - all pieces of the garment flannel lounging pants or any other type of loungewear cannot be mod- must be purchased. Make One/Buy One outfits are not allowed. Level II Quilted Exhibits - In addition to squares and/or rectangles, quilts eled. B. Judging of the completed written report Form SF184, revised 2/2013 may have triangles, and/or may be embroidered. CLASS will be done prior to the Shopping In Style 4-H Fashion Show. The writ- CLASS C410020 - Modeled Constructed Clothing Level 2 Garment(s) - Pos- ten report Form SF184 is worth 50% of the total score and is judged C229060 - Small sible types of garments include: Dress; Skirted Outfit (skirt with shirt, vest, on content, completeness, accurate information, and neatness. The 4-H C229061 - Medium or jacket OR jumper and shirt); Pants Outfit (pants with shirt, vest, or jacket Shopping In Style Fashion Show Written Report with Narration Form C229062 - Large OR jogging outfit); OR Shorts Outfit (shorts with shirt, vest, or jacket OR SF184 is available at http://4h.unl.edu/web/4h/statefair4h under jogging outfit). A purchased top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket Shopping in Style 4-H Fashion Show Scoresheet Index. Level III Quilted Exhibits - In addition to any of the methods in classes 50- outfit with a skirt, pants, or shorts. 4-H members who have enrolled in or C. While on stage at the Shopping In Style 4-H Fashion Show, the 4-H’er 62, quilts may have curved piecing, applique, Celtic style, stained glass who have completed Sewing for You or Tailoring projects are not eligible to will be judged for modeling skill, fit, and appearance of the outfit and style, paper piecing, art quilt style, or other non-traditional styles. enter this class. Nightshirts, flannel lounging pants, or any other types of accessories. Judging on stage is worth 50% of the score. CLASS loungewear can NOT be modeled. D. 4-H’ers receiving purple ribbons will be recognized at the conclusion of C229070 - Small the Shopping In Style 4-H Fashion Show. All ribbons and scoresheets C229071 - Medium Sewing for You - Night wear or loungewear can NOT be modeled. A purchased will be distributed as the 4-H’ers leave the event. Results will be posted C229072 - Large top can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or on the web. shorts. E. The State Fair Shopping In Style 4-H Fashion Show Evaluation Judges Premier Quilt - Entire quilt is the sole work of the 4-H member, including quilt- CLASS Form SF185 is available at http://4h.unl.edu/web/4h/statefair4h un- ing (hand or machine). Tied quilts are not eligible for this class. C410030 - Modeled Constructed Sewing For You Garment(s) - Pos- der Shopping in Style 4-H Fashion Show Scoresheet Index. CLASS sible types of garments include: Dress; Skirted Outfit (skirt with shirt, vest, CLASS C229080 - Hand quilted or jacket OR jumper and shirt); Formal (dress or tuxedo for prom, wedding C425004 - Model Purchased Outfit and Written Report SF 184 C229081 - Sewing machine quilted or other formal occasion); Pants Outfit (pants or shorts with shirt, vest, or C229082 - Long arm quilted - non-computerized/hand guided jacket); Specialty Wear (costume, western wear-chaps, chinks, or riding at- Consumer Management C229083 - Long arm quilted - computerized tire); Sportswear (jogging outfit, swim wear, aerobic wear, or ski wear); OR General Information - Posters should be on 14” x 22” poster board. Three- Coat/Outerwear/Jacket (lined or unlined, non-tailored). A purchased top ring binders should be 8 ½”x 11”x 1”. Videos should be less than 5 minutes Fashion Show can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants or shorts. in length and be able to be played on a PC using Windows Media Player, Division 410 - Fashion Show Nightwear or loungewear can NOT be modeled. Real Player, or QuickTime Player. This is modeling only. If you wish to have your garment judged on construction, enter it again under Clothing. Members may model all garments. Exhibitor must be Tailoring Garments - Additional pieces with blazer, jacket or coat may either Division 224 - Shopping in Style - only ages 10-18 eligible for State Fair enrolled in that project. Fashion show contestants must be in the contest and the be constructed or purchased. CLASS public fashion show to qualify for premiums. For Sewing For Fun, there will be no CLASS C240001 - Best Buy for Your Buck- Provide details of the best buy you judging, however, if 4-H’ers would like to show what they made at the public style C410040 - Modeled Constructed Tailoring Garment(s) - Tailored Blazer, made for your buck this year. Build the ultimate wardrobe by adding to this revue they are welcome to do so. (To exhibit: Sewing For Fun items at the public Suit Jacket, or Coat. Additional pieces with blazer, jacket or coat may either entry each year by dividing it into Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. Put the story style show, fill out the dress revue card and write a short description on how the be constructed or purchased. in a binder or video (see general information). Ages 10-13 Provide details item(s) were made and any other information you would like mentioned.) about wardrobe inventory which indicates why you selected the garment Loungewear and pajamas may be modeled at County Fair only. 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(Pathways pgs. 10 C251908 - Painted Ceramic ety name, but variety names are not required. - 35) C251909 - Problem Solved - use creative method to show how you solved a • How well the exhibitor follows written directions is an important factor C261006 - Home accessory made with any printing technique in problem (air quality, water, sound, temperature, lighting, fire escape plan, in judging. Pathways Unit II. (Pathways pgs. 36-56) etc.) • All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair C251910 - Video - showing how to make a bed or organize a room to advance to the state fair. Division 256 - Heirloom Treasures/Family Keepsakes - • Premier 4-H Science Award is available in this area. Please see General This project area is for items with historic, sentimental or antique value that are Division 901 - You Design It -The exhibits in You Design It are essential ed- Rules for more details. restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not ucational exhibits. Exhibitors may use whatever means is most effective for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if in showing what they have accomplished in a project they have planned Division 320 - Forestry the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered themselves. Photographs, slides, posters, charts, drawings or articles used CLASS recycled. or made may be utilized in telling the story of the exhibitor’s You Design It D320001 - Design-Your-Own Exhibit - Prepare an educational exhibit about Exhibit only items for the home. Include a sheet including this information: project. The exhibit should include sufficient explanation so that viewers some aspect of trees, forests, or forestry that is of special interest to you. 1. List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures understand what was done. Do Not include Legos in “You Design It”. All Possible topics include paper recycling, wild fire, forest products, forest encouraged. exhibits that are hangable must have a secure wire hanger. There is a maxi- wildlife, or forest pests. The only requirement is that the display must be no 2. Keepsakes documentation: how you acquired the item and the history mum size limit of 24” x 24”. 4-H Record Books are not allowed as exhibits larger than 24 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches. Photographs, drawings, of the item B may be written, pictures, audio or video tape of interview in You Design It. samples, charts, posters, etc. can be used, but include enough information with family member, etc. CLASS to adequately explain the topic. Your display should be substantially differ- CLASS C901901 - Beginning Self-Determined Project ent from other display classes. Be as creative as you like. C256001 - Trunks - including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes. C901902 - Advanced Self-Determined Project D320002 - Leaf Display - The leaf display must include samples of “complete C256002 - An Article -either a repurposed “treasure” (accessory) from an old leaves” from at least 10 different tree species. The display must include at item or an old “treasure” (accessory) refinished or renovated. May include Environmental Education & least two samples of simple leaves, compound leaves, and conifer leaves. a display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy value Earth Sciences (Forestry) Leaves should be pressed, dried, and mounted. of the collection. GENERAL INFORMATION - The official reference for all forestry projects is the Tree Collection - Whenever possible, collect leaves from mature trees. Collect C256003 - Furniture - either a repurposed “treasure” from an old item or an Identification Manual (4-H 332). Other helpful forestry references include leaves any time after they have reached full size, usually beginning in early old “treasure” refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized furniture. Trees of Nebraska (EC 92-1774-X), Leafing Out (4-H431) and Plant a Tree summer. Leaf samples should be in good condition and representative of C256004 - Cleaned and Restored heirloom assessor or old furni- (EC 17-11-80). the average leaves on the tree. Keep in mind that shaded leaves are often ture - A reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or accessory • Display “boards” must be made from wood or wood composite, e.g. much larger than normal. Carefully remove leaves from the twig with the that is functional for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, plywood, fiberboard, or masonite, 1/4” to ½” thick and no larger than entire petiole or rachis intact. After collection, fresh leaf samples can be and simple repairs made. Item would not be refinished or repainted, but 24” x 24”. Display boards may be coated, e.g., painted or varnished, on temporarily stored within the pages of an old magazine, but they should be reconditioned to restore it to its original look or to prevent it from further both sides to prevent warping. properly pressed and dried for display. Be sure to record pertinent informa- damage as a valuable heirloom. (Refinished items go in classes 2 - 3.) This • Display “posters” must be made from a material, e.g. foam board or tion during collection. class is for situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to poster board, that will stand upright without buckling, and be no larger Mounting - Leaves may be displayed in a notebook or on a display board. maintain its antique value. Item or article should be of complexity suited to than 24” x 24”. Any method may be used to mount leaves, e.g. wire, glue, tape, staples, an advanced project. • Display “books” must measure no more than 16” x 16”. plastic bags, but be sure all their features can be clearly identified. C256005 - Cleaned &/or restored heirloom home furnishings tex- • At least 5 of the 10 samples in Class 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be from the Labeling - The label for each sample must include: tile - Consult extension publication Care and Conservation of Heirloom list of 60 species described in 4-H 332. Samples must be from 10 1. common name Textiles, G1682 for information. different tree species. For example, Emerald Queen Maple and Crimson 2. scientific name King Maple are both varieties of the same species (Norway Maple), and 3. leaf type Division 251 - Design My Place (Home Building Blocks) thus have the same genus and species name, i.e. Acer platanoides. All 4. leaf arrangement (for broadleaf trees) CLASS samples must be from trees, NO shrubs. If more than 10 samples are 5. leaf composition (for broadleaf trees) C251901 - Needlework Accessory - made with yarn or floss included in the display, only the first 10 samples from the current year 6. exhibitor’s name C251902 - Simple Fabric Accessory - Pillow, laundry bag, pillow case, table will be judged. 7. collection date runner, etc. • Remember that other general labeling standards apply. For example, 8. collection location (be specific, including county and other relevant in- C251903 - Batik or Tie Dyed -Accessory for the home made with original batik scientific names are always italicized or underlined. Also, the first letter formation) or tie dye of a Genus name is always capitalized. The first letter of a species name 9. If a twig is included with a sample, indicate “twig included” on the C251904 - Metal Tooling or Metal Punch - Item for room or home. is always lower case. When required, always indicate complete scientific label. For example, the twig may be included with an eastern red cedar C251905 - Storage Item Made or Recycled names (Genus and species) and common names, (e.g. Norway Maple) sample because the leaves are very small and difficult to remove from
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The essay also must include an economic color, etc., may be included to enhance educational value. 7. collection date analysis of the project, listing individual expenses and income, on a per D320003 - Twig Display -The twig display must include twig samples from at acre basis. Other topics to discuss are the selection of variety or hybrid, im- least 10 different tree species. The display must include at least two sam- D320007 - Parts of a Tree (This project is only for ages 8 - 11) - Pre- pacts of tillage and conservation practices, inputs (fuel, fertilizer, irrigation, ples of opposite and alternate leaf arrangements from broadleaf trees. pare a poster, no larger than 24 inches x 24 inches that clearly identifies labor, pesticides, etc.), any observations made during the growing season, Collection - Twig samples should be collected during the dormant sea- the main external parts of any tree: and what you learned from your crops project . The essay counts as 50% of son (November - April) when the buds are mature. Twig samples must be a. Trunk the total when judged. Essay must be the original work of the individual ex- at least 6 inches long and exhibit buds. Leaves must be removed and side b. Crown hibitor. Attach the essay to the entry in a clear plastic cover such that it can branches must be trimmed to less than 1 inch in length. c. Roots be read without removing it from the cover. In addition to the essay, grain Mounting - Twigs must be mounted on a display board. Any method, e.g. d. Leaves and plant exhibits will be judged on condition, appearance (i.e. disease wire, glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, etc., may be used to mount twigs, but e. Flowers and insect damage, grain fill), uniformity (size, shape, color, maturity), and be sure all features can be clearly identified. The non-terminal end must be f. Fruit quality of exhibit. Refer to Scoresheet SF259. cut at a slant so the pith can be seen. g. Buds Labeling - The label for each sample must include: h. Bark C. Grain exhibits must be one gallon per sample. Grain exhibits harvested in 1. common name Identifying other internal parts, e.g. phloem, xylem, cambium, annual ring, pith, the fall (e.g., corn or soybeans) may be from the previous year’s project. 2. scientific name etc., is optional. Attach a separate label on the back of the poster that Display containers will be furnished. 3. leaf arrangement (for broadleaf trees) includes the exhibitor’s name and age. 4. exhibitor’s name D320008 - Living Tree -Display a living tree seedling grown by the exhibitor from D. Plant exhibits, with the exception of ears of corn, must be the result of the 5. collection date seed in the display container. The seed must be from a species listed in current year’s project. 6. collection location (be specific, including county and other relevant in- 4H 332. The seedling must be 60 days to 1 year old (on State Fair judging • Corn 10 ears or 3 stalks (cut at ground level with no roots or soil and formation) day). The display container must contain at least 8 inches of soil (potting bound together) 7. Supplemental information, e.g. general uses, tree characteristics, etc., mix or suitable natural soil), have drainage hole(s), and a drain pan to catch • Grain Sorghum - 4 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together) may be included to enhance educational value. drainage water. • Soybeans - 6 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together) D320004 - Seed Display - The seed display must include seed samples from at Labeling - A waterproof label must be attached and include: • Small grains (oats, barley, wheat, triticale) - sheaf of heads 2 inches in least 10 different tree species. 1. common name diameter at top tie with stems about 24” long. Collection - Tree seeds should be collected at the time of year when 2. scientific name • Other crops (alfalfa, millet, etc.) - sheaf of stems 3 inches in diameter they mature, which varies widely depending upon tree species. For example, 3. seed treatments (if any) at top tied with stems cut at ground level or half size small square Silver maple seeds mature in May while red oak acorns do not mature until 4. planting date bale. September. Seed samples should be free of insect or disease symptoms. 5. emergence date CLASS Remember to display seeds, not fruit. For example, the seed of honeylocust 6. exhibitor’s name G750001 - Corn (includes yellow, white, pop, waxy, or any other type) is enclosed in a pod. Remove and display the seed, not just the pod. It is Supplemental information about the tree, e.g. where the seed was collected, G750002 - Soybeans acceptable to display the fruit with the seed, but clearly label each. growth measurements, uses for that species, etc., may be included in an G750003 - Oats Mounting - Seeds may be displayed in a variety of ways, e.g. mounted on attached notebook, poster, etc. to enhance educational value. Supporting G750004 - Wheat a display board, displayed in jars in a rack, etc., but they must be securely information will be an important factor in judging. G750005 - Any other crop (includes grain sorghum, alfalfa, millets, barley, mounted and easily viewed. Be as creative as you like. rye, triticale, amaranth, dry beans, sugar beet, mung bean, canola, forage Labeling - The label for each sample must include: Crops & Range sorghum, safflower, etc) 1. common name 2. scientific name Including projects related to Field Crops, Weed Science & Range - The purpose Division 750 - Displays 3. type of fruit, if known (e.g.samara, pod or legume) of these exhibits is to demonstrate to the public the benefits from the study and A. The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view 4. exhibitor’s name application of crop, weed, range and soil sciences to solving problems in manage- the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) 5. collection date ment, conservation, sustainability and environmental protection. For guidelines on no larger than 28” wide by 28” tall on plywood or poster board. The display 6. collection location (be specific, including county and other relevant in- specific projects, refer to appropriate project manuals. should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor’s name, formation) address, and county on back side. Explain pictures and graphs clearly and 7. Supplemental information, e.g. maturity date, average number of seed Division 750 - Grain or Plant Exhibits concisely. Consider creativity and neatness. in the fruit, etc., may be included to enhance educational value. A. Individuals in the Crop Prduction, Field Crops projects may exhibit gran or D320005 - Wood Display -The wood display must include wood samples from plants or prepare an educational display representing their project. B. Each display must have a one page essay (minimum) explaining why the at least 10 different tree species. B. IMPORTANT: A two page (maximum) essay must accompany grain and plant exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. Preparation - Samples may be of any shape, e.g. sections from a board, exhibits. The essay must include the exhibitors name and address, county, Include any references used. The essay should be in a clear plastic cover wood cylinders turned on a lathe, horizontal or vertical cross sections of plant hybrid or variety, plant population, whether crop production was ir- with the exhibitor’s name outside. a small log with bark attached, etc., but all samples should be the same shape, e.g. all wood cylinders or all sections of a board. Each sample can be no larger than 4 inches by 4 inches by 4 inches. Cut surfaces should be sanded to show the grain. Treating samples with a clear finish (no stain) is Proud sponsors of the optional. Mounting - Samples may be displayed in a variety of ways, e.g. mounted on a display board, displayed in a box or rack, etc., but they must be se- Chase County Fair. curely mounted and easily viewed. Be as creative as you like. Labeling - The label for each sample must include: s 2OW #ROP AND &LOATER !PPLICATION 1. common name %QUIPMENT WITH '03 'UIDANCE AND 2. scientific name 3. wood type (softwood or hardwood) &LOW #ONTROL 3YSTEMS 4. exhibitor’s name 5. collection date s !UTO 3TEER 6. collection location (be specific, including county and other relevant in- formation) s 6IPER0RO -APPING 7. Supplemental information, e.g. common products, wood density, etc., may be included to enhance educational value. s !CC BOOM D320006 - Cross Section - Display a disc cut from a tree species listed in 4H 332. The sample must be collected within one year of the state fair judging s 4URBINE !IRCRAFT %QUIPPED WITH day. The disc must measure 6 to 12 inches in diameter and 1 to 3 inches thick. The bark should be firmly attached, which may be difficult if the tree 3ATLOC - AND )NTELLImOW was dead when the disc was cut. Sand at least one side of the disc so the grain can be easily seen. If the disc is treated with a clear finish, both sides must be treated to minimize warping. As the disc dries, some cracking or checking can be expected and is allowed. Labeling - The following parts must be clearly and accurately labeled on the cross section with pins, paper tags, or some other form of identifica- tion: a. pith b. heartwood c. sapwood d. one growth ring (beginning and end) e. cambium f. bark A separate label attached to the back of the disc must include: Benkelman Imperial 1. common name 2. scientific name 308-423-2942 308-882-2950 3. tree classification (softwood or hardwood) 4. age (of the cross section) 5. exhibitor’s name Toll Free 800-423-0350 page 20 CLASS creative exhibits that contain educational information about weeds, such as B. PROPER CREDIT-Show proper credit by listing the sources of plans or other G750006 - Crop Production Display - The purpose of this class is to allow interesting information about a weed species, the effects of weed control, supporting information used in exhibits. original and creative exhibits that contain educational information about herbicide resistant weeds, what makes a weed a weed, or uses for weeds. C. WHOSE EXHIBIT?-The exhibitor’s name, address, and parent’s or guardian’s crop production aspects, such as crop scouting, alternative crops, etc. name must be on the back or bottom of all displays so that the owner can G750007 - Crop Technology Display - Display information about aspects Range Management be identified even if the entry tag becomes separated from the exhibit. of technology used in crop production, such as genetic engineering, crop D. WILDLIFE & WILDLIFE LAWS-”Animal” or “wildlife” in the following instruc- breeding, GPS, yield mapping, computers, etc. Division 330 - Range Management tions includes wild fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, or mammals. Follow G750008 - Crop End Use Display - Display information about the uses for a General Information wildlife laws; example: wildlife laws do not allow collection of bird nests, crop, such as food, feed, fuel, or other products. A. Individuals in Reading the Range Unit 1 project may exhibit in Classes 1-5, eggs, or any of their parts. G750009 - Water or Soil Display - Display information about water or soils, and 8. E. ENTRIES PER INDIVIDUAL-Each individual is limited to a total of four (4) such as how soils are being used for crop production, range, conserva- B. Individuals in the Using Nebraska Range Unit 2 project may exhibit in Class- exhibits, each in a different class. Maximum of 4 entries per county in each tion, wildlife, or wetland use, or ways to protect or conserve water and soil es 1-8. class. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county resources,. C. Each exhibit must be properly identified with Unit and Class. Exhibits will fair to advance to the State Fair. G750010 - Career Interview Display - The purpose of this class is to allow be judged based on completeness of plant mount, accuracy of identifica- F. PROJECT MATERIALS-Related project booklets include Bird Behavior (EC youth to investigate a career in agronomy. Youth should interview 1 person tion, labeling, neatness and conformation to project requirements. All plant 59381), Fishing for Adventure Project Manuals, Wildlife Conservation (4-H that works with crops about such topics as, what parts of their job do they displays and display covers must be the result of the current year’s work. 125), and Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Handbook, Participants Manual (NE enjoy or dislike, why did they choose that career, what was their education, D. Plant identification and lists of appropriate plants in each category (grass- 4H4300). etc. Include a picture of the person interviewed. es, forbs, shrubs, and grass-like plants) can be found in the Range Judg- G. BOARD AND POSTER EXHIBITS-These are displays that show educational ing Handbook and Contest Guide (EC150, Revised July 2009), Common information about a topic of interest. Board exhibits can hold objects such Grasses of Nebraska (EC170), and Common Forbs and Shrubs of Nebraska as fishing equipment or casts of animal tracks. Mount all board exhibits on (EC118). ¼” plywood, masonite, or similar panel no larger than 24” high by 24” wide. Weed Science Books - For books, plants must be mounted on sheets that are no larger Poster exhibits should be on regular poster sheets, no larger than standard than 14” wide by 14” high. Plants should be glued rather than taped and size (22 by 28 inches) but half size, 22 by 14 inches, is recommended. Division 751 - Weed Science the mounts should be protected with a clear cover. Proper plant mount Poster exhibits normally will be stapled in the corners for fair display and to General Information should include root as well as stem and leaf tissue. Each completed mount prevent their blowing in the wind. A. Any individual in the Conservation, Environment 1, 2 or 3, Range, Reading must have the following information (see example below) in the lower right Division 340 -Wildlife and How They Live (Classes 1-4) - Classes 1-4 are the Range 1 or Using Nebraska Range 2, or Crop Production, Field Crops corner of the mounting sheet: 1. Scientific name (in italic or underlined), board or poster exhibits. Display may show any aspect of wildlife, wildlife projects may exhibit a weed book or weed display. The book cover and at with authority. 2. Common name. 3. County of collection. 4. Collection date. habitat, or related conservation, restoration, or management. Examples: life least 15 of specimens must represent this year’s work. For assistance iden- 5. Collector’s name. 6. Collection number, indicating order that plants were history or other facts about one type of wildlife; how to manage wildlife on a tifying plants, participants can use Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s collected. 7. Other information, depending on class selected, i.e., value and farm or in town; managing habitat for one kind of wildlife; life requirements Weeds of Nebraska and the Great Plains (1994) or Weeds of the Great importance, life span, growth season, origin, major types of range plants. for one kind of wildlife during one season or through the year; wildlife study Plains (2003). This information should be typed or printed neatly. methods; wildlife behavior (example: when nesting, finding food, moving, B. Exhibits will be judged based on completeness of plant mount, accuracy of CLASS etc.); habitats (examples: grasslands, wetlands, river or stream corridors) identification, label, neatness, and conformity to exhibit requirements. D330001 - Value and Importance for Livestock Forage and Wildlife and what wildlife is found there; habitat needs for a specific kind of wildlife. Books - Display one plant on the book cover (no label required on cover Habitat and Food Book - A collection of 12 different plant mounts, with For more ideas, refer to project booklets. specimen). Plants must be mounted on sheets that are no larger than 14” 4 classified as high value, 4 as medium value, and 4 as low valuefor CLASS wide by 14” high. Proper plant mount should include root as well as stem livestock forage, wildlife habitat, or wildlife food. Value and importance clas- D340001 - Mammal Display and leaf tissue. Plants should be glued rather than taped and the mounts sifications can be found in the Range Judging Handbook and Contest Guide D340002 - Bird Display should be protected with a clear clover. Each completed mount must have (EC150, Revised July 2009) on pages 3 through 6. Plants can consist of D340003 - Fish Display the following information (see example below) in the lower right corner of any combination of grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs. Assemble D340004 - Reptile or Amphibian Display the mounting sheet: plant mounts in order of high, medium, and low value and importance. La- D340005 - Wildlife Connections - Board or poster exhibit. The purpose of 1. Scientific name (in italic or underlined), with authority bel each plant mount with its value and importance classifications for each this display is to show interconnections and related aspects among ani- 2. Common name of the three areas; Livestock Forage, Wildlife Habitat, Wildlife Food. mals, plants, and other habitat components. All displays should show two 3. County of collection D330002 - Life Span Book- A collection of 6 perennial plant mounts and 6 or more interactions (connections) that occur between/among animals or 4. Collection date annual plant mounts selected from grasses or forbs. between animals and their habitat. Displays might show how animals in- 5. Collector’s name D330003 - Growth Season Book- A collection of 6 cool-season grass mounts teract with 1. Food chain display. Use pictures, drawings, or other items to 6. Collection number, indicating order that plants were collected and 6 warm-season grass mounts. illustrate the source of food energy and where it goes - who eats whom or 7. Other information depending on class selected, i.e., noxious, life form. D330004 - Origin Book- A collection of plant mounts of 6 native range grasses what. Use arrows to show the direction of the energy (food) flow . 2. Show This information should be typed or printed neatly. and 6 introduced grasses. Introduced grasses are not from North America the role of predators, scavengers, insect eaters, or others in nature. 3. Show CLASS and often used to seed pastures. how wildlife numbers (populations) change through the year or with their G751001 - Weed Identification Book - A collection of a minimum of 15 plant D330005 - Major Types of Range Plants Book- A collection of plant mounts habitat. 4.Show predation, competition, or other behavioral interactions of mounts including at least two of the following prohibited noxious weeds of 3 grasses, 3 forbs, 3 grass-like, and 3 shrubs. wildlife. 5. Choose one kind of wildlife and make observations through a (Canada thistle, musk thistle, plumeless thistle, saltcedar, leafy spurge, Boards -Display boards should be should no larger than 30” wide by 36” season or year, keep notes of interactions, then make a display of what you purple loosestrife, diffuse knapweed, spotted knapweed, Japanese knot- tall or if hinged in the middle a maximum of 60” wide by 36” tall. Display saw. 6. For more ideas, refer to project booklets.other animals, with people, weed, bohemian knotweed or phragmites), and at least five weeds that are boards should be adequately labeled. or with their habitat. a problem primarily in lawns. CLASS D340006- Wildlife Tracks - Board or diorama-type box exhibit. Make a display G751002 - Life Span Book - A collection of 7 perennial, 1 biennial, and 7 D330006 - Range Plant Board - Will include 25 range forage species impor- of animal tracks using plaster-of-paris casts. There are two options. For both annual weeds. tant to a particular county. options, include a brief description of your experiences in making the tracks D330007 - Special Study Board - A display of the results of a clipping study, so the judges better understand what you did and learned. Positive casts Displays - The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to a degree of use study, range site study, etc. (impressions as they would be in nature) are preferred. those that view the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, D330008 - Junior Rancher Board - This exhibit should include a ranch map Option 1- should show plaster-of-paris tracks of five or more kinds of charts, graphs) no larger than 28” by 28” on plywood or poster board. with a record book or an appropriate educational display on some phase of wildlife along with a picture or illustration of each kind of animal. (OR) The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibi- rangeland or livestock management. Option 2- should show two or more plaster-of-paris tracks of one specific tor’s name, address, and county on back side. Explain pictures and graphs kind of wildlife and should include a picture or illustration of the animal, clearly and concisely. Each display must have a one page essay explain- Conservation & Wildlife what the animal may eat, and what may eat the animal. ing why the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned GENERAL INFORMATION - Dare to do better than you’ve ever done before! D340007 - Wildlife Knowledge Check - Use electrical circuits, pictures, or from their project. Include any references used. The essay should be in a A. SHOW WHAT YOU DID & LEARNED-All exhibitors are encouraged to show other methods of teaching wildlife identification or other wildlife related clear plastic cover with the exhibitor’s name outside. evidence of their personal field experiences, study, or observations that re- knowledge. Plan size and shape to fit transportation and display; maximum CLASS late to their exhibit. This helps judges understand what the 4-H’er did and size 24 x 24 inches. Example: prepare a list of animals and questions about G751003 - Weed Display - The purpose of this class is to allow original and learned in the process that led to the exhibit. where each would most likely live. Rabbits-brushy areas along field borders;
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Example: show a large unbroken grassland or prairie for species such this purpose. For fair exhibit, follow guidelines in Fishing for Adventure - Cast play concerning Rifle/BB Gun/Air Rifle as part of the Shooting Sports proj- as meadowlarks, greater prairie-chicken, lark bunting, grasshopper spar- into the Future, which can be found at http://4-hcurriculum.org/catalog. ect. Must be mounted on ¼” or 3/8” thick plywood, Masonite, or similar rows, Ferruginous hawk, burrowing owl, horned lark, upland sandpiper, or aspx?cid=185&c=Fishing panel, 24”x 24” (24”High x 22” wide will be accepted). Display may be pronghorn; AND/OR show an area interspersed with several habitats such D343003 - Casting Target - Make a casting target for exhibit and use, follow- three-dimensional, NOT to exceed 2” from face of poster. Display may in- as windbreaks, farm fields, woods, waste areas, ditches, and pastures ing guidelines in the project booklet, Fishing For Adventure Manuals. clude safety, building or using equipment, or any aspect of Rifle/BB Gun/ for edge-adapted species such as white-tailed deer, Northern bobwhite, D343004 - Wildlife harvesting Equipment - Board exhibit. Display of equip- Air Rifle. mourning doves, cottontail rabbits, fox, squirrels, Northern cardinals, or blue ment used in harvesting wildlife. Examples: expended ammunition casings D922905 - Rifle Accessory - Any accessory such as shooting mats, slings, jays. Label the habitats displayed and show at least five kinds of wildlife in (no live ammunition permitted), steel traps, hide stretchers, fleshers, etc. targets, etc. that have been made by the exhibitor. All items must be safe their proper habitats. For displays of shotguns, rifles, or bows, use drawings or pictures. Label all to display. D340009 - Wildlife Essay - Learn how to share educational information by items displayed. Include in your exhibit the following information: D922906 - Rifle Equipment - Include all equipment made by the exhibitor NOT writing. Choose a conservation or wildlife topic that interests you and write 1. the purpose of each item, including rifles. Examples: stocks, gun racks, target stands, etc. (May not an essay about it. For example, write about a particular species of wildlife 2. when or where it is used in relation to other equipment, and duplicate accessories). Custom firearms may be shown in a photo story that you have observed or about the values of wildlife. You might write about 3. any personal experiences you’ve had with the item(s). in this class. wildlife on a farm, in town, in a backyard, at a backyard feeder, or at other D922907 -Shotgun Educational Display- Poster of display concerning shot- places. You might write about hunting, fishing, or ethics and proper behavior Division 346 - Taxidermy guns as part of the Shooting Sports project. Must be mounted on ¼” or for hunting or fishing. For other ideas, refer to project booklets. The essay D346001 - Tanned Hides or Taxidermy - Any legal fish, bird, or other wild 3/8” thick plywood, Masonite, or similar panel, 24”x 24” (24”High x 22” should be between 100 and 1000 words long and should be typed, double animal properly processed by the member. No requirement as to size or wide will be accepted). Display may be three-dimensional, Not to exceed spaced, or written so that it can be easily read. Standard size paper (8 ½ x mounting. Include the following information: 2” from face of poster. Display may include safety, building or using equip- 11) format is preferred. You might use books, magazines, or personal inter- 1. the animal’s name and ment, or any aspect of shotguns. views as resources, but you must give credit to all sources by listing them. 2. information about the exhibitor’s personal field experiences, study, or D922908 - Shotgun Accessory - Any accessory such as trap vest, trap bags, D340010 - Wildlife Values Scrapbook - Make a scrapbook about the vari- observations that relate to the exhibit. etc. NO firearms may be displayed. All items must be safe to display. ous values of wildlife following guidelines in the Wildlife Conservation proj- D922909 - Shotgun Equipment - Any equipment made by the exhibitor such ect booklet (4-H 125). Division 361 - Other Natural Resources as custom stock, etc. No firearms may be displayed. D340011 - Wildlife Arts - The purpose of this class is to allow artistic exhibits CLASS D922910 - Muzzleloading Educational Display - Poster or display con- that contain educational information about conservation and wildlife. Ex- D361001 - Design Your Own Exhibit in Natural Resources, Conserva- cerning muzzle loading as part of the Shooting Sports project. Must be amples might include paintings, photographs, wood carvings, painted duck tion or Ecology - This class is for educational exhibits about natural mounted on ¼” or 3/8” thick plywood, Masonite, or similar panel, 24”x 24” decoys, or songs or poems written by the exhibitor. Entries must be appro- resources, conservation, wildlife, or ecology that do not fit into other cat- (24”High x 22” wide will be accepted). Display may be three-dimensional, priate for fair display and no larger than 24” x 24”. For example, paintings egories. Entries must be appropriate for fair display and no larger than 24” x Not to exceed 2” from face of poster. Display may include safety, building or photographs should be displayed in notebook format or mounted on a 24”. All entries must include a title and should be clear (a brief explanation or using equipment, or any aspect of muzzleloading. sturdy display panel. All entries must include a title and brief explanation of or other method) about the intended purpose or message - what the exhibit D922911 - Muzzleloading Accessories - Any accessory such as: possible the purpose or message (what is the exhibit meant to show). is meant to show. Think about accuracy, creativity, educational value for bag, clothing, pouch, powder horn, etc. All items must be safe to display. viewers, and evidence of exhibitor’s personal experiences and learning D922912 - Muzzleloading Equipment - Includes all equipment made by the Division 342 - Wildlife Habitat exhibitor. No firearms may be displayed. Cucstom-made muzzleloaders CLASS Shooting Sports may be shown in a photo story in this class. D342001- Houses -Make a house for wildlife. Examples: bird house (bluebird, D922913 - Pistol Educational Display - Poster or display concerning pistols purple martin, wood duck, kestrel, barn owl, etc.) or bat house; no insect Division 992 - Shooting Sports as part of the Shooting Sports project. Must be mounted on ¼” or 3/8” houses. Make the house functional so that dimensions, hole size etc. are General Information thick plywood, masonite, or similar panel, 24”x 24” (24”High x 22” wide will appropriate to fit the intended species’ needs. Include the following infor- A. NO FIREARMS may be exhibited. All Sharp items, i.e. Broad heads, knives, be accepted). Display may be three-dimensional, Not to exceed 2” from mation: 1) the kinds of animal(s) for which the house is intended, 2) where etc. must be enclosed in a Plexiglas display case. Display cases must be face of poster. Display may include safety, building or using equipment, or and how the house should be located for best use, and 3)any seasonal 12”w x 18” x 4”d, and displayed so judges can open them to examine any aspect of a pistol. maintenance needed. Tips: check NebGuide on bird houses and shelves. items. Items must be secured in the case. D922914 - Pistol Accessory - Any accessory such as: holster, belt, shell D342002 - Feeders/Waters - Make a bird bath or feeder. Examples: seed, B. All Shooting Sports projects must have a 5” x 8” note card securely at- holder, etc. that has been made by the exhibitor. All items must be safe suet, or nectar feeders. Squirrel feeder okay; no insect feeders. Indicate tached describing: to display. the kinds of animal(s) for which the feeder or waterer is intended. Make 1. The project and how it applies to Shooting Sports D922915 - Pistol Equipment - Includes all equipment made by the exhibitor. the feeder or waterer functional so that it fits wildlife needs. Include the 2. Experience gained in making the project Examples: pistol-grip, custom sights, etc. No firearms may be displayed. following information: 3. How the project will be used. Pistols which are custom-made or refinished by the exhibitor may be shown 1. where and how the feeder or waterer should be located for best use 4. Information should be neatly hand-written or typed on one side only of and the card. 2. how it should be maintained. Tips: check NebGuide on feeding birds. C. All exhibits should be self -explanatory and educational to viewers. Written D342003 - Wildlife Habitat Design - Board or poster exhibit. Choose a back- explanations should be short and neat. yard, acreage, or farm, and design a habitat plan to meet the food, water, D. Name and address of exhibitor must be on the back of each exhibit. This shelter, and space needs of at least three kinds of animals you would like should be permanently written on the project to identify the owner even if to attract. Draw an outline of the area and show what plants or other habitat entry cards become lost. will be provided. Indicate how the various parts of your plan provide the E. Exhibits that are dangerous or improperly prepared will be refused. desired habitat needs. You might include an aerial photo of the area if CLASS you have one. For ideas, check the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Handbook, D992901 - Archery Educational Display - Poster of display concerning Ar- Participant’s Manual (NE 4H4300). chery as part of the Shooting Sports project. Must be mounted on ¼” or 3/8” thick plywood, Masonite, or similar panel, 24” x 24” (24”High x 22” wide will be accepted). Display may be three-dimensional, NOT to exceed Division 343 - Harvesting Equipment 2” from face of poster. Display may include safety, building or using equip- CLASS ment, or any aspect of Archery. D343001 - Fish Harvesting Equipment - Board exhibit. Display of equipment D992902 - Archery Accessory - Any accessory such as quivers, targets, pos- used in fish harvesting. Examples: fishing knots, hooks (with corks over sible boxes, survival kits, etc. All items must be made by the exhibitor ends for safety), lures. Label all items displayed. Include in your exhibit the except for such items as a broadhead collection. Your Complete following information: D992903 - Archery Equipment- Includes all Archery equipment which has 1. the purpose of each item, been made by the exhibitor. NO BOWS are allowed due to safety and theft One-Stop Grocery Shopping Center Choicest Meats and The Leader in Precision Irrigation Fresh Produce Ansel and Joyce Hill 4 **#7.0- Dirk and Rhonda Hill '00'% 2'-, ',! 308-882-5218 GRANT NORTH PLATTE IMPERIAL 308-352-4242 308-532-0950 308-882-5660 IMPERIAL, NEBRASKA page 22 in a photo story in this class. All contestants MUST be enrolled in the 4-H Archery program. There is no division completed one year of BB gun (practices, competition, and completed re- between male and female competitors. cord book). Shooting Sports Contests: (All age classes are the age as of January 1st) 4-H attire will be required for the contest: 4-H T-shirt or chevron on a white shirt 4. Eye protection is mandatory for everyone of the firing line. NO EXCEP- CLASS and dark blue jeans. (NO shorts or capris). Caps and visors will be allowed, but TIONS!! Ear Protection is optional. Eyeglasses with shatter-resistant lenses D922916 - BB Gun Contest (8-10 Junior Bb Guns) no inappropriate wording or graphics will be allowed. are acceptable with a signed parental release. D922917 - BB Gun (Pellet) Contest (11-13 Intermediate-Pellet) Participants must attend two practices with a 4-H certified leader to compete in 5. Only .22 caliber long rim fire rifle will be permitted. All rifles must be used D922918 - BB Gun (Pellet) Contest (14 & Older-Pellet) the county contest. in a single shot manner. Only .22 caliber long rifle or short ammunition will D922919 - Archery Traditional Recurve Or Longbow Contest (8-11 AGE DIVISONS: be used during practices. ABSOLUTLEY NO MAGNUM OR HOLLOW POINT Junior ) Junior Division -8-11, as of January 1st AMMUNITION ALLOWED!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! The 4-H Council will provide D922920 - Archery Traditional Recurve Or Longbow Contest (12 And Senior Division -12 and older, as of January 1st the ammunition for the county competition. Older Senior) SHOOTING D922921 - Archery Barebow Compound Bows Contest (8-11 Junior ) EQUIPMENT CLASSES 1. Loud or abusive language will not be permitted on or near the firing line. All D922922 - Archery Barebow Compound Bows Contest (12 And Older Traditional-Recurve or Longbow participants not shooting will stay back from the firing line at least 15 feet Senior) No sight, kiss button, or release aids at all times during firing. D922923 - Archery Bowhunter Limited Contest (8-11 Junior) Bearbow-Compound Bows 2. Hooded or open metallic sights are to be used. Metallic sights are defined D922924 - Archery Bowhunter Limited Contest (12 And Older Senior) No sights, kiss button, or release aids. Stabilizers less than 12 inches long al- as any sighting system made of separate visible sights or reference points D922925 - Archery Bowhunter Contest (8-11 Junior ) lowed. String must be released by fingers. mounted on a rifle. Telescopic sights or any sights designed to project an D922926 - Archery Bowhunter Contest (12 And Older Senior) Bowhunter Limited- All bows with sights and stabilizers. No release aids allowed image on the target or to operate the firing mechanism are prohibited. D922927 - Trap Contest (11-13 Junior ) in this class. String must be released by fingers 3. Position Shoot: All participants shall fire (5) five shots from each of the (4) D922928 - Trap Contest (14 And Older Senior) Bowhunter-All bows with sights, stabilizers and release aids. four positions - standing, sitting, kneeling, prone. Position shoot targets D922929 - .22 Small Bore Rifle Contest (Age 11 As Of January 1) • No lasers, sights, range finders, scopes, levels or binoculars are allowed shall be at a distance of 50 feet. D922930 - Precision Air Pistol Contest (Age 12-14 - Jr. ) on the range at any time. 4. Targets will have a maximum of (20) twenty shots, (5) five shots from each D922931 - Precision Air Pistol Contest (Age 15-18 - Sr. ) • No peak bow weights above 65 pounds of the four positions. D922932 - .22 Sport Pistol Contest (Age 12-14 - Jr. ) • Finger protection (shooting glove, tab or release aid) 5. Range Commands: Standard range safety and operation commands are D922933 - .22 Sport Pistol Contest (Age 15-18 - Sr. ) • Arm guard - to protect arm while shooting essential in 4-H shooting sports events. Standard range control commands • Arrows to be marked, one (1), two (2) three (3) and shot in that order. are use in this event. Range control and safety are the PRIMARY concern of BB Gun/Air Rifle Contest Guidelines There will be a penalty for shooting arrows in the wrong order. the range staff/certified leaders 1. 4-H attire will be required for the contest - 4-H T-shirt or chevron on a white • Safety rules will be enforced. 6. Scoring: Targets may be scored as designated by the shooting sports co- shirt and dark blue jeans. (No shorts) Caps and visors will be allowed, but Important safety reminder; ordinator/certified leaders, but usually will be scored after each relay has no inappropriate wording or graphics will be allowed. Any contestant caught displaying un-sportsmen like conduct will be removed completed each stage in their course. The highest scoring area touched 2. Eye protection will be mandatory. Prescription glasses will be allowed only from the contest. This includes excessive talking or badgering of a contes- by the projectile on the targets will be scored. Only persons working the with release form signed by a parent or guardian. tant. Unsafe handling or horseplay also will be grounds for removal from the registration/scoring table are allowed around the table after the contest has 3. Members must attend 4-H meetings with a certified leader. This cannot be contest. started until the final tabulation is completed. taken as an independent project it must be under the direction of a certified Only contestants called and people working the shooting line are allowed on the 7. Misses: Any shot outside the scoring area on the targets will be scored as leader. shooting line during any and all scoring contests. misses and given a value of zero. 4. Unsafe handling and horseplay will be immediate grounds for disqualifica- Only persons working the registration -scoring table are allowed around the table 8. Early or Late shots: Shots fired before the command “Commence Firing” or tion. after the contest has started until the final tabulation is completed. after “Cease Firing” will be scored as misses. If the order of the shots can- 5. The county contest will be divided into the following Divisions: Tie breakers will be determined by certified shooting sports leaders not be determined, a penalty will be assessed to the corresponding number 8-10 will shoot BB guns 11-13 Intermediate - pellet 14 & older - pellet Scoring: Three (3) arrows per target. Ten 3-D targets will be shot at. Two (2) of hits of highest value. 6. BB Gun - Five meter targets will be used with ten (10) shots from each of rounds will be shot. There will be no distances over 35 yards in all class divi- 9. All shots count: All shots fired by the competitor after record shooting has the four (4) positions - prone, kneeling, standing, sitting. Air Rifle - Ten me- sions. begun will be counted in the score, even if the rifle was discharged uninten- ter targets will be used with ten (10) shots from each of three (3) positions- 1st Arrow Kill 20 points tionally. Prone, Kneeling, Standing 1st Arrow Wound 18 points 10. Hits on the wrong target: Hits on the wrong target will count as misses. 7. Must attend two practices and the safety orientation meeting to compete in 2nd Arrow Kill 16 points 11. Excessive Hits: On paper targets by the competitor or another shooter must the county contest. 2nd Arrow Wound 14 points be declared to match officials immediately. Once the match is declared 8. NRA BB Gun rules (latest edition) & 3- Position 5th Edition Air Rifle rules 3rd Arrow Kill 12 points officially completed, excessive hits will be scored with the highest scoring will be followed. 3rd Arrow Wound 10 points hits subtracted for each excessive hit. 9. 4-H members enrolled in BB Gun and Air Rifle may use their own BB gun or Overall Point Guidelines: 12. Decision of Ties: Certified leaders/range officials will determine tie break- Air Rifle. 301 - 400 Points - Purple ers and the tie-breakers will be posted in advance of the contest. Trapshooting Contest Guidelines 201 - 300 Points - Blue 13. Paper targets to be used at practices and/or competitions will be approved 1. 4-H attire will be required for the contest - 4-H T-shirt or chevron on a white 000 - 200 Points - Red by the certified leaders/range officials. shirt and dark blue jeans. (No shorts) Caps and visors will be allowed, but Small Bore Rifle Contest Guidelines 14. Any questions to these rules must be addressed at least 30 minutes prior no inappropriate wording or graphics. 1. All contestants must be in proper 4-H attire - blue jeans, 4-H t-shirt or white to the beginning of the competition. 2. Eye and ear protection will be mandatory for trapshooting. shirt with a 4-H chevron. (No shorts) Caps and visors will be allowed, but 3. Members must attend 4-H meetings with a certified leader. This cannot be no inappropriate wording or graphics will be allowed. Precision Air Pistol Contest Guidelines taken as an independent project it must be under the direction of a certified 2. Members must be under the direction of a certified leader to compete at Forty (40) shots will be fired from 10 meters in the standing position. Each leader. the county contest. contestant will be allowed 15 minutes for 10 record shots. Two (2) targets will be 4. Unsafe handling or horseplay will be immediate grounds for disqualifica- SAFETY posted. Five (5) shots will be fired in each target. B40 targets will be used. Air tions. 1. ALL Guns, shall be unloaded and have the action open or be unloaded and pistols may be either sporter or precision grade air pistols. Air pistol ammunition 5. Exhibitors must have a hunter safety card available for inspection. in a gun case when brought to and leaving a practice and/or competition. MUST be lead pellets: NO BB’s. An adult (coach/leader/parent) is required to 6. Members must be at least 11 years old (as of January 1) for the trapshoot- Upon arrival all guns will be inspected by the instructors and then placed supervise each shooter during the match. ing contest. in a designated area by the instructors until it is time for the participant to Contestants age 12-14 years old by January 1 will fire one-handed, while stand- 7. Must attend two practices to compete in the county contest. shoot and then and only then may the participant retrieve his or her gun. ing, with the pistol supported or unsupported. 8. The county contest will be divided into a junior and senior division. Arriving at a practice and/or competition with a loaded gun will be grounds Contestants age 15 and over by January 1 will fire one-handed while standing, Junior Division - 11 to 13 as of January 1. (25 shots) for immediate disqualification. without support. Bracelets, wristbands, or similar items that might provide sup- Senior Division - 14 & older as of January 1. (50 shots) 2. Unsafe handling or horseplay with a gun will be grounds for immediate port are prohibited on the hand and arm which holds the pistol. 9. Each member participating in trapshooting will be charged for targets. disqualification. The ruling of the range officer/certified leader is final. 4-H members enrolled in Air Pistol may use their own Air Pistol. 10. Plainsman Rifle and Pistol Club rules will be enforced. 3. For .22 caliber, all contestants must be at least 11 years of age as of Janu- ary 1. Also, for members to participate in the small bore rifle competition, Sport Pistol Contest Guidelines ARCHERY CONTEST they must either have completed a Hunter’s Safety Course OR must have Forty (40) shots will be fired from 50 feet in the standing position. The program We’re here for all your There’s always something New and Fun! 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May be baked in a dispos- for 5 sighting shots will be allowed prior to the shots fired for score. mounted on colored paper or poster board, or display in a binder. Refer to able pan.) Recipe must contain a surprise ingredient and MUST not use a B. Rapid Fire State - Each contestant will be fire one shot during a 3 second pages 16 - 19 and 60 - 63 in the Fast Foods Manual. Attach an evaluation mix (ex. cantaloupe quick bread, pork & bean bread, etc.). Write what you active cycle, the targets will be inactive for 7 seconds between active cycles. found on page 64 for two or more of the menus you have prepared. learned about making this unique item with an unusual ingredient. What A series of 5 sighting shots will be fired prior to the shots fired for score. E402005 - Fast Foods Recipe File - Collection of 10 recipes from any source. was the anticipated outcome? Would you make it again? Shooters will assume the ready position between shots. Each recipe must accompany a complete menu in which the recipe is used. E410005 - Foam Cake - original recipe (no mixes) of at least ¾ of the cake. An additional 10 recipes may be added each year 4-H’er is in project, with Foam cakes are cakes that have a high ratio of eggs to flour and fall into .22 caliber pistols and ammunition only, no ultra high velocity or magnum ammu- year clearly marked on recipes. Display in recipe file or in a binder. Be sure three categories: angel food cakes or meringues; sponge or jelly roll cakes; nition allowed. Ear protection must be worn by everyone on the range. An adult to include the number of servings or yield of each recipe. and chiffon cakes. (coach/leader/parent) is required to supervise each shooter during the match. E410901 - Interview a Person who works in a Food related job - Maxi- 4-H members enrolled in Sport Pistol may use their own Sport Pistol. Division 300 - YOUTH in Motion mum of two pages, one side written up of an interview with a person who CLASS works in a food related job. Consider creativity and neatness. Mount on a Nutrition, Foods & Food Preservation E300001 - YOUTH in Motion Poster, Scrapbook, or Photo Display - 9” x 12” colored paper or poster board. Include a picture of the person General Guidelines Exhibit about the 4-H’ers family or self, involved in a physical activity or interviewed. (May be laminated to preserve exhibit.) Overall size of mounted A. GENERAL-Members may exhibit only in the project in which enrolled. Baked concept/lesson involving this project. This might contain pictures, captions, exhibit should be no larger than 9” x 12”. products entered in county fair cannot be entered at State Fair. Products and/or reports about the physical activity the individual or family did as a should be baked the day before entry day. Premier 4-H Science Award is result of taking this project. Division 411 - You’re The Chef -Any bread item prepared or baked using a available in this area. Please see General Rules for more details. E300002 - Activity Bag - A duffle bag or backpack that the 4-H’er packs so bread machine should be entered under the Fast Foods - Food Technology B. ENTRIES PER INDIVIDUAL - One entry per exhibitor per class. Limit of three that they are always prepared to be active and make healthy food choices. exhibit. All exhibits made in the You’re the Chef and Foodworks projects entries per exhibitor in Foods and Nutrition. May include proper workout attire, a healthy beverage or snack, a notebook must have been prepared without the assistance of a bread machine for C. LABELS - For ALL FOOD PRODUCTS - Each exhibit must include the recipe. or goal sheet, etc. Make sure all items are clean, clearly labeled and an mixing, raising, or baking of the food item. Recipe may be handwritten, photocopied or typed. Place the food on the explanation of why it is included in the Activity Bag. DO NOT put valuable CLASS appropriate size plate. Put exhibit in a self-sealing bag. Attach entry tag and items (i.e. electronics) in Activity Bag, instead use a picture of the item or E411001 - Loaf Quick Bread - (any recipe) - At least ¾ of a standard loaf recipe at the corner of the bag on the outside. FOR NON-FOOD ENTRIES- include in the listing of items. displayed on a paper plate. Quick bread is any bread that does not re- Please attach the entry tag to the upper right hand corner of the entry. GEN- E300003 - YOUTH in Motion Healthy Snack Recipe File - Collection of quire kneading or rising time and does NOT include yeast.. A standard quick ERAL LABELING INFORMATION-All additional information pieces (recipes, 10 recipes from any source. Each recipe must accompany a complete bread loaf measures approximately 8 ½” x 4 ½” or 9” x 5”. special items) must be labeled with exhibitor’s name and county. snack menu in which the recipe is used, following the idea that a healthy E411002 - White Bread - (any yeast recipe) - At least 3/4 of a standard loaf D. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING-Exhibits will be judged according to score sheets snack includes foods from at least two different food groups. An additional displayed on a paper plate. available at your local extension office or at http://4h.unl.edu/statefair4h 10 recipes may be added each year 4-H’er is in project, with year clearly E411003 - Whole Wheat or Mixed Grain Bread -(any yeast recipe) - At . Make sure to follow all entry instructions required for your exhibit. In- marked on recipes. Consider creativity and neatness. Display in recipe file least 3/4 of a standard loaf displayed on a paper plate. complete exhibits will be lowered a ribbon placing. Commercially prepared or box or in a binder. Be sure to include the number of servings or yield of E411004 - Specialty Rolls - (any yeast recipe) 4 rolls on a paper plate. May mixes are allowed in the Tasty Tidbits Creative Mixes (Class 2) exhibit ONLY. each recipe. be sweet rolls, English muffins, kolaches, bagels, or any other similar recipe Prepared baking mixes, biscuit mixes, or other pre-made mixes entered in E300004 - Healthy Lifestyle Interview - Interview someone in your life that that makes individual portions. other categories will be lowered a ribbon placing. you admire that is physically active or has a healthy lifestyle. Why do they E411005 - Dinner Rolls - (any yeast recipe) 4 rolls on a paper plate. May E. ENTER FOOD PROJECTS in disposable materials, i.e., paper plate and plas- enjoy their exercise program or lifestyle choices? What are their goals? Why be cloverleaf, crescent, knot, bun, bread sticks, or any other type of dinner tic self-sealing bag. The State Fair Board is not responsible for lost bread do you admire them? Maximum of two pages, one sided write up of an roll. boards, china or glassware. interview with someone who has an active exercise program. Consider cre- E411901 - Invented Snack - Include 1 cup of invented snack or crackers or F. Ingredients that the 4-H member cannot legally purchase, such as beer, ativity and neatness. Mount on colored paper or poster board, or display in chips (any recipe) or sufficient amount of snack for judging. Exhibit with whiskey, rum, etc. may not be used in any recipe or foods exhibit. Exhibits a binder. Include a picture of the person interviewed. (May be laminated to answers to questions on page 49 in manual. that include alcohol in the recipe will be disqualified. This includes menu preserve exhibit.) Overall size of mounted exhibit should be no larger than and recipe file exhibits. 9 X 12 inches. Division 413 Foodworks - Any bread item prepared or baked using a bread EXHIBITS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. Please limit exhibits to products E300005 - Healthy Snack - See ideas for non-perishable snacks on page machine should be entered under the Fast Foods - Food Technology exhibit. which hold up well. Items that require refrigeration will not be accepted, 36. Four cookies, bars, muffins, etc., on a paper plate, or at least 1 cup of All exhibits made in the You’re the Chef and Foodworks projects must have judged or displayed. Food products must be unquestionably safe to eat mix. Examples might include: granola bars, homemade crackers or chips. been prepared without the assistance of a bread machine for mixing, rais- when they are entered, whether tasted or not. Egg glazes on yeast products Supporting information to include recipe and why this snack might be con- ing, or baking of the food item. before baking are allowed. Glazes, frostings, and other sugar based top- sidered a healthy snack. CLASS pings are also considered safe due to the high sugar content. Eggs incor- E413001 - Double Crust Fruit Pie - Made with homemade fruit filling. No porated into baked goods or crusts and cheeses mixed into bread dough’s Division 410 - Tasty Tidbits egg pastries or cream fillings. No canned fillings. May be a double crust, are considered safe. All fruit fillings must be cooked. Uncooked fruit is not CLASS allowed in any exhibit due to spoilage (i.e. fresh fruit tart). Cream cheese E410001 - Healthy Baked Product - (any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked prod- fillings and/or frostings are not allowed. Meat, dried meat, meat substitute uct or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pieces (bacon bits, pepperoni, etc.), or melted cheese toppings are not pan.) Must be made with less sugar, fat or salt; modified to use a sugar or allowed in food exhibits. They may result in an unsafe food product by the fat substitute; changed to include a whole grain; or be altered for specific Hustler X-ONE™ time the item is judged due to unpredictable heat/and or weather condi- allergies/food intolerances. Include original recipe and altered recipe. Write Features and Benefits tions and will be disqualified. what you learned about products made from an altered recipe in support- Exception: You may use a cream cheese frosting in the Cakes, Cakes and More ing information. s .%7 OR v 3IDE $ISCHARGE Cakes Project. E410002 - Creative Mixes - (any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 DEEP DECKS WITH 68 4ECHNOLOGY muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan.) Division 401- Six Easy Bites Baked item made from a mix (commercial or homemade mixes accept- s 0ROVEN SEPARATE PUMPS AND MOTORS CLASS able). Food product must have been modified to make a new or different s MPH E401901 - Cookies - any recipe - four on a paper plate baked item. Examples include poppyseed quick bread from a cake mix, E401902 - Muffins - any recipe - four on a paper plate cake mix cookies, sweet rolls made from readymade bread dough, monkey s GALLON FUEL CAPACITY E401903 - Simple Snack - any recipe - granola, trail mix, cereal based snack breads from biscuit dough, streusel coffee cake from a cake mix, etc. Write s 2EAR $ISCHARGE DECKS recipes, two bars on paper plate or at least ½ cup of snack product in self- what you learned about making this product using a mix instead of a home- sealing sip lock bag. made recipe or recipe “from scratch”. Does it make it better or easier to use s ,IMITED ,IFETIME 7ARRANTY a convenience product or mix? Why or why not? Division 402 - Fast Foods E410003 - Biscuits - Four biscuits on a small paper plate. This may be any type CLASS of biscuit rolled, dropped, any recipe. Recipe must be a non-yeast product E402001 - Coffee Cake - (any recipe or shape, non-yeast product) - At least 3/4 of baked product. May be exhibited in a disposable pan. Include menu for a complete meal where this recipe is served. E402002 - Cost Comparison Exhibit - Exhibit must include both the food product made from scratch and the comparable cost comparison pur- chased product (for example, homemade cinnamon rolls compared to a We sell the best & 308-882-4497 premade cinnamon roll purchased at the store). Supporting information service the rest! Imperial, NE needs to include the cost of the food item made compared to the com- mercial product and the recipe for the homemade food item. See pages Aaron and Michelle Troxell 22 - 35 of Fast Foods Manual relating to the Grocery Store Tour and the Store Shopper Tip Sheet listed on page 31. If 4-Her doesn’t exhibit both food items and the supporting information in this class, it will be lowered a ribbon placing E402003 - Food Technology Exhibit - Exhibit must include a food product prepared using new technology or a non-traditional method (i.e. bread ma- Owens True Value chine, cake baked in convection oven, baked item made in microwave, etc.). Entry must include supporting information that discusses new method and Hardware how it compares with traditional method. If 4-Her doesn’t exhibit the food Hwy. 61, Imperial, Neb. item and the supporting information in this class, it will be lowered a rib- (308) 882-5611 bon placing. Hours: AM PM -ON 3AT E402004 - Fast Foods Menu Planning - 4-H’er develops exhibits that aid page 24 crumb, or lattice topping. Using an 8- or 9-inch disposable pie pan is rec- E900901 - Recipe Card File - Include at least 12 recipes decorations, which may be used on the cake, include flowers and leaves ommended. E900902 - Butter or Shortening Cake booked to a wire stem. E413002 - Family Food Traditions - (any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked prod- E900903 - Fruit Cake E902912 - Display Board - Should include at least 2 borders, 2 techniques - uct or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable E900904 - Angel Food Cake one should be string work, 3 flowers - at least one made on a lily nail. pan.) Any baked item associated with family tradition and heritage. Entry E900905 - Chiffon Cake Unit 7 must include (A) recipe, (B) tradition or heritage associated with preparing, E900906 - Sponge Cake E902913 - Cake using tiers of graduated sizes - Each tier should be a serving the food, (C) where or who the traditional recipe came from. E900907 - Mixes Plus Cake two-layer cake or a form that is 2” tall for each layer. Supports, separator E413003 - Cultural Food Exhibit - (any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked prod- E900908 - Special Cake plates and pillars may be used. Techniques learned in previous units must uct or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable E900909 - Weird Cake be used to decorate the cake. The decorated cake must be for a wedding, pan.) The name of the country, culture or region should be included as part E900910 - Frosted Cake - This exhibit will be judged on the frosting - the taste, anniversary, formal party or other equally elegant occasion. Design should of the supporting information with the recipe, as well as some background texture and whether it adds to the flavor of the cake. be suitable for the size and shape of the cake. Artificial stamens for flowers, information about the country or culture the food item is representing. E900911- Original Recipe Cake - Be a pastry chef and create a new cake. leaves, wire stems, floral tape, special occasion ornaments, tulle and filler E413004 - Cooking Up a Career - Find someone you know who works in a E900912- Cupcakes - Four Cupcakes - May use cupcake liners, ice cream flowers may be used. All other cake decorations must be edible. catering business, local restaurant, health care food service, food scien- cones, etc. E902914 - Display Board - Should include techniques suitable for an elegant tist, works as a Registered Dietitian, or any other food or nutrition related E900913 - Educational Exhibit - This is an exhibit, which shows something cake - at least 3 borders, 2 techniques, and 4 flowers. industry. What do they do? How much education do they need? Why did learned in the project. It could be a comparison between a mix cake and Unit 8 they choose this profession? What is the most enjoyable thing about their a “scratch” cake, or maybe a study of the different types of frostings, or E902915 - One two-layer 8”, 9” or 10” cake - Either baked or 2” high form for chosen profession? Maximum of two pages, one sided write up of an inter- perhaps a comparison of a simple cake and all the ways it can be changed each layer. Decorated with molded items. Molded items may include pastil- view with a caterer. Consider creativity and neatness. Mount on a 9” X 12” by adding ingredients or changing ingredients. Use your imagination and be lage, rolled butter cream gum paste, marzipan, molded chocolate, sugar colored paper or poster board, or display in clear plastic binder. Include a creative. This exhibit may be in any form and any size. molds, etc. Design should be suitable for the size and shape of the cake. All picture of the person interviewed. (May be laminated to preserve exhibit.) molds and/or shapes must be made of edible materials. Overall size of mounted exhibit should be no larger than 9 X 12 inches. Division 902 - Cake Decorating - Limit of 2 cakes per class per exhibitor. Dis- E902916 - Display Board - Creatively display at least 3 different molded E413005 - Specialty Bread - (any recipe made with yeast). Tea rings, braids, regard the cake board size requirements stated in the manual - use what- items. or any other full-sized specialty bread products. Must exhibit at least ¾ of a ever size works for your cake. For display boards, use any size and shape. If Unit 9 full sized baked product. May be baked in a disposable pan. guidelines for each class are not followed, the cake may be disqualified. If E902917 - Plan, develop and evaluate your own cake-decorating proj- E413006 - Specialty Pastry - (any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 guidelines for each class are not followed, the cake may be disqualified. ect - Write a brief description of your project, including goals, plans, ac- muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan.) CLASS complishments and evaluation of results. You use pictures and any records Baked items such as pie tarts, puff pastry, phyllo doughs, scones, biscotti, Unit 1 you have kept to provide evidence of your accomplishments. Displays must choux, croissants, danish, strudels. Phyllo dough may be pre-made or from E902901 - Bake and Frost a one-layer 8” or 9” round or square of 9” x 13” be self-contained and no larger than 24” wide x 24” high x 24” deep. All scratch. Pastries made with cream or egg based fillings will be disquali- oblong cake - Decorate with edible items such as candies, pretzels, coco- items should be securely attached to the exhibit and labeled with exhibi- fied. nut, etc. Non-edible items (plastic, paper, toothpicks) may not be used on tor’s name. E413007 - FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -Open to any 4-H’er enrolled this cake. Do not use decorating tips. Units 2 - 7 in a Foods and Nutrition project. Show the connection between food and E902902 - Display Board - Examples of flowers, figures, etc. made with candy, E902918 - Figure Piping - Display your figure piping in the most creative way. science as it relates to food preparation, food safety, or food production. ice cream cones, cookies, dried fruit, etc. Have fun! All Units Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” by 30”), Unit 2 E902919 - Gingerbread House - Showcase your skills on a gingerbread computer based presentation printed off with notes pages, if needed, and E902903 - Bake and Decorate a Character Cake - Use decorating tips house. displayed in binder, an exhibit display, a written report in portfolio or note- appropriate for the design selected. Non-edible items may not be used E902920 - Cupcakes - MUST display at least 4 decorated cupcakes. book. Consider neatness and creativity. on the cake. E902921 - All other Cakes E902904 - Display Board - Showcase your skills using at least 2 decorating Division 900- Cakes, Cakes & More Cakes - Cakes should be exhibited out tips. Be creative. Division 903 - Pies (to be eligible for State Fair, enter in Division 413 - Food- of the pan, if possible. They should be on a sturdy board or plate or tray so Unit 3 works) they won’t break. Exceptions would be for a sheet cake or another type of E902905 - Bake and Decorate a Two-Layer Cake - Use 3 to 4 different types Cream pies or pies that must be refrigerated are not acceptable for exhibit. (In- cake that cannot be easily removed from the pan. In these instances the of tips in decorating. You must use the writing, star and leaf tips. Two other cludes pecan & pumpkin pies). Pies may be in 8” or 9” pans. The use of canned exhibit should be 4 pieces of the cake; otherwise the whole cake should tips of your choice may be used if they enhance your design. Do not use pie filling will not be allowed. Include recipe. Please use disposable aluminum be exhibited. It is preferred that the cakes be exhibited unfrosted, however flowers made on a flower nail or materials other than icing. Only icing should pie plates. sometimes the frosting enhances the flavor of the cake or is an integral part be used in decorating the cake. CLASS of the cake. In those instances the cake should be frosted. May not use E902906 - Display Board - Showcase your skills using 5 different tips. You E903901 - Pie crust for single crust pie (crust only) store bought frosting. Recipes must be included. Cream cheese frostings must include examples of the writing, star and leaf tips. Be creative. E903902 - Pie made with oil crust are allowed in the Cakes, Cakes and More Cakes Project. Unit 4 E903903 - Pie made with shortening crust CLASS E902907 - Bake and Decorate a Cut-Up Cake - The design must be applied E903904 - Pie made with lard crust using at least 3 decorator tips, however, parts of the design may be created E903905 - All other Pies except cream pies or pies that must be with edible materials (coconut, candies, etc.) Only edible items may be refrigerated used on the cake. E903906 - Recipe File E902908 - Display Board - Showcase your skills using at least 5 decorator We’d Like to Buy Your Corn tips. Be creative. Food Preservation Unit 5 and Feed Your Cattle! E902909 - A two-layer 8” or 9” or 10” cake (may be a baked cake or a form at Division 407 - Food Preservation least 2” tall) using a minimum of: one flat surface flower, one flower made Rules - on a flat flower nail, one border and one side trim learned in the unit. -De A. PROCESSING METHODS - Current USDA processing methods and altitude sign should be suitable for the size and shape of the cake. Use only edible adjustments must be followed for all food preservation. Jam, preserves and Imperial Beef buys corn, materials except stamens for the flowers. Stamens may be purchased or marmalades, fruit, tomatoes and pickled products must be processed in a hand-made boiling water bath. (Tomatoes may be processed in a pressure canner.) All cattle and feedstuffs all year E902910 - Display Board - Should include at least 2 borders, 1 flat surface non-acid vegetables and meats must be processed in a pressure canner. flower, 1 flower made on a flat flower nail, 2 side trims. Spoiled or unsealed container disqualifies entry. round. Please contact us for a Unit 6 B. UNIFORMITY - Jars and type of lid should be the same size, all small or competitive price when you E902911 - A two-layer 8”, 9” or 10” cake (may be a baked cake or a form at large, not necessarily the same brand. Half pint jars may be used for jellies least 2” tall) using figure piping, string work, flower made on a lily nail and and preserves. The jars are not to be decorated by the exhibitor in any way. are ready to market any of techniques learned in previous units. Design should be suitable for the size Canning jars must be used - others will be disqualified. No one-fourth pint and shape of the cake. Artificial stamens for flowers, leaves, wire stems and jars allowed. Leave jar rings on for fair display, it helps protect the seal. No your commodities. floral tape may be used. All other cake decorations must be edible. Other zinc lids. Improperly canned or potentially hazardous food items will be We appreciate all of your business! Congratulations to all the Winners at the Chase County Fair! Proud sponsor of Chase County Fair! Brad Foote L & L Ready Mix Concrete 12 miles north of Office 308-882-2222 Imperial on Hwy. 61 www.feedcattle.com * Quality Tested Concrete * Radio Dispatched * * Rock, Sand, Gravel * Reinforcements * * Basement Digging * Construction Supplies * Precast Concrete Products * * Loader Work * Snow Removal * Trucking TOP QUALITY — EXPERIENCED The Koellner Family Business Since 1965! Mike Koellner Imperial, NE (308) 882-4868 Haxtun, CO (970) 774-6114 Holyoke, CO (970) 854-2460 page 25 disqualified. your disaster kit. Do not bring actual water to the fair in the kit. C. CURRENT PROJECT- All canning must be the result of this year’s 4-H project, E407022 - Quick Dinner - Exhibit a minimum of 3 jars to a maximum of 5 jars E440003 - Safety Scrapbook - The scrapbook must contain 15 news articles since September 1, of the previous calendar year. (all the same size) plus menu. Meal should include 3 canned foods that from print and/or internet sources about various incident types. Mount D. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING-Exhibits will be judged according to score sheets can be prepared within an hour. List complete menu on a 3” X 5” file card each clipping on a separate page accompanied by a description of events available at your local Extension office or at http://4h.unl.edu/statefair4h. and attach to one of the jars. Entry must be processed according to current leading to the incident and any measures that might have prevented it. The Incomplete exhibits will be lowered a ribbon class. Canned food items not USDA recommendations Scrapbook should be bound in a standard size hardcover binder or note- processed according to altitude in the county will be lowered one class E407030 - 1 Jar Pickled Exhibit - One jar of a pickled and/or fermented book for 8 ½” X 11” size paper. Correct sentence structure, readability and ribbon. Check with your local extension office for your county’s altitude and product. Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath according to thorough explanations are an important part of judging. how that affects food processing times and pounds of pressure. current USDA recommendations. E440004 -Safety Experience - The exhibit should share a learning experience E. RECIPE /LABELING - Recipe must be included, may be handwritten, photo- E407031 - 3 Jar Exhibit - Three jars of different kinds of canned pickled and/ the youth had related to safety. Examples could be participating in a first aid copied or typed. Commercially prepared mixes are not allowed. See http:// or fermented products. Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, babysitting workshop or food.unl.edu/web/preservation/home for current USDA guidelines, how to according to current USDA recommendations. similar event; scientific experiment related to safety; or the youth’s response find your Nebraska altitude, and proper procedures for food preservation. E407040 - 1 Jar Jelled - One jar of a jam, jelly or marmalade. Entry must be to an emergency situation. The exhibit should include a detailed description Jars MUST be labeled with name of 4-H’er, county, name of product and processed in the boiling water bath according to current USDA recommen- of the experience, the youth’s role, some evidence of the youth’s leadership date of processing. Write plainly on a label and paste or tape securely on dations. Rev 1/14/2013 in the situation and a summary of the learning that took place. Exhibits may jar bottom. E407041 - 3 Jar Jelled Exhibit - Three different kinds of jelled products. Entry be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook may be made up of either pints or half pints (but all jars must be the same including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presen- IN ADDITION: size). Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath according to cur- tation on a CD lasting up to five minutes. All canned foods must include the following supporting information: rent USDA recommendations. E440005 - Careers in Safety - The exhibit should identify a specific career 1. Method of preservation (pressure canner or water bath canner) area in the safety field and include education and certification -require 2. Type of pack (raw pack or hot pack) Safety ments for available positions, salary information, demand for the field and 3. Altitude (and altitude adjustment, if needed) Division 440 - Safety a summary of the youth’s interest in the field. Examples of careers include 4. Processing time CLASS firefighters, paramedics, emergency management personnel, some military 5. Number of pounds of pressure (if pressure canner used) E440001 - First Aid Kit - A first aid kit is a good way to organize supplies in assignments, law enforcement officers, emergency room medical person- 6. Recipe and source of recipe (if a publication, include name and date). an emergency. The kit should be assembled in a container appropriate for nel, fire investigator and more. It is recommended youth interview a pro- RECIPE CAN COME FROM ANY SOURCE BUT CURRENT USDA GUIDE- the kit’s intended use. A description of where the kit will be stored and fessional in the field in their research. Additional research sources might LINES FOR FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS MUST BE FOLLOWED. See examples of specific emergencies for that situation should be included in include books, articles, career web sites, job-related government web sites http://food.unl.edu/web/preservation/home for current USDA guide- the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and purpose state- or interviews with career placement or guidance counselors. Exhibits may lines. ment for included items. Items should cover the following areas: airway and be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook All dried foods must include the following supporting information: breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease protection, including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presen- 1. Recipe and recipe source fracture care and miscellaneous supplies. Use Citizen Safety manual, 4-H tation on a CD lasting up to five minutes. 2. Method of pretreatment 425, pages 6 & 7. 3. Drying method and drying time Kits containing any of the following will be automatically disqualified: Division 450 - Fire Safety 4. Write plainly on label and attach securely to exhibit. Securely attach 1. Prescription medications. (If the kit’s purpose is to provide medication E450001 - Fire Safety Poster - This is a home floor plan drawn to scale show- official entry card to exhibit. Multiple dried food exhibits should be se- for someone with special needs, explain in the written description and ing primary and secondary escape routes and where fire extinguishers and cured by a rubber band or “twisty” to keep exhibit containing the 3 inventory, but remove the medication.) smoke detectors are located. Draw every room, including all doors and win- self-sealing bags together. 2. Materials with expiration dates on or before the judging date. (This in- dows. Use black or blue arrows showing primary escape routes from each CLASS cludes sterile items, non-prescription medications, ointments, salves, room. Use red arrows showing secondary routes to use if the primary routes E407001 - Dried Fruit - Exhibit 3 different examples of dried fruit. Place each etc. Articles dated month and year only are considered expired on the are blocked. Primary and secondary escape routes must lead outside to dried fruit food (6-10 pieces of fruit, minimum 1/4 cup) in separate self- last day of that month.) an assembly location. Documentation should include evidence the escape sealing bags. Use a rubber band or “twisty” to keep exhibit together. 3. Any controlled substance. plan has been practiced at least four times. Posters must be constructed of E407002 - Fruit Leather - Exhibit 3 different examples of 3 different fruit leath- E440002 - Disaster Kit (Emergency Preparedness) - Disaster kits must commercial poster board at least 11” x 14” but not larger than 22” x 28”. ers. Place a 3-4” sample of each fruit together in separate self-sealing bags. contain the materials to prepare a person or family for emergency condi- E450002 - Fire Safety Scrapbook -The scrapbook must contain 10 news Use a rubber band or “twisty” to keep exhibit together. tions caused by a natural or man-made incident. Selection of materials is articles from print and/or internet sources about fires to residential or com- E407010 - Dried Vegetables - Exhibit 3 samples of dried vegetables. Place left to the exhibitor. Family or group kits must have enough material or items mercial properties or landscapes. Mount each clipping on a separate page each food (1/4 cup of each vegetable) in a separate self-sealing bag. Use for each person. A description of the kit’s purpose, the number of people accompanied by a description of events leading to the incident and any a “twisty” to keep exhibit together. supported and a list of contents is required. Youth are encouraged to test measures that might have prevented it. The Scrapbook should be bound E407011 - Dried Herbs - Exhibit 3 samples of dried herbs. Place each food their kit by challenging their family to try to survive using only the included in a standard size hardcover binder or notebook for 8 ½” X 11” size paper. (1/4 cup of each herb) in a separate self-sealing bag. Use a “twisty” to materials for the designated time. If tested, share that experience in kit Correct sentence structure, readability and thorough explanations are an keep exhibit together. documentation. Please include an explanation of drinking water needs for important part of judging. E407012 - 1 Jar Fruit Exhibit - One jar of a canned fruit. Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath according to current USDA recommen- dations. E407013 - 3 Jar Exhibit - Exhibit 3 jars of different canned fruits. May be three different techniques for same type of product, ex. Applesauce, canned Sinner’s apples, apple pie filling, etc. Entry must be processed in the boiling water Southwest Public bath according to current USDA recommendations. E407014 - 1 Jar Tomato Exhibit - One jar of a canned tomato product. Entry Paint & Body Shop must be processed in a boiling water bath or pressure canner according to current USDA recommendations. Quality service since 1953 Power District E407015 - 3 Jar Tomato Exhibit - Exhibit 3 jars of different canned tomato products (salsa, sauces without meats, juice, stewed, etc.). Entry must be • Service processed in a boiling water bath or pressure canner according to current USDA recommendations. E407020 - 1 Jar Vegetable or Meat Exhibit - One jar of a canned vegetable • Community or meat. Include only vegetables and meat canned in a pressure canner according to current USDA recommendations. • Experience E407021 - 3 Jar Vegetable Exhibit - Three jars of different kinds of canned vegetables. Include only vegetables canned in a pressure canner according to current USDA recommendations.. • Progressive “It’s all about the Love!” Providing Powerful AUTO & TRUCK BODY Solutions For AND FRAME REPAIR Mike and Marcy Nesbitt www.naturaljaz.com Changing Times TRUCK WHEEL ALIGNMENT Palisade, NE Natural Foods and Products 617 Broadway 24-HOUR WRECKER SERVICE Imperial, NE 1-800-379-SWPP (7977) Sandwiche Shoppe/ Lloyd Sinner, Owner 69033 Bakery (308) 285-3295 Herbs/Supplements 308-882-4149 308-394-5695 Wauneta www.swppd.com page 26 E450003 - Fire Prevention Poster - Posters should promote a fire preven- 2. Attach a 8.5” x 11’ information sheet to the poster answering these G770014 - Marigold tion message and be appropriate to display during National Fire Prevention questions: G770015 - Pansy Week or to promote fire safety at specific times of the year (Halloween, 4th 3. What do you enjoy most about this service business? G770016 - Petunia of July, etc.). Originality, clarity and artistic impression will all be judged. Do 4. What challenges did you have when starting the business? Would you G770017 - Salvia not include live fireworks, matches or other flammable/explosive/hazard- do anything differently next time? If, so, what? G770018 - Snapdragon ous materials. Any entry containing this material will be disqualified. Posters 5. What do you charge for your service(s)? How did you decide this G770019 - Statice must be constructed of commercial poster board at least 11” x 14” but not price? G770020 - Sunflower (under 3” diameter 5 stems, 3” or more in diameter 3 larger than 22” x 28”. 6. Market analysis of the community through data gathered from a survey stems) (using questions on page 3.3 with at least 10 potential customers. G770021 - Vinca Entrepreneurship - ESI 7. How much do you earn per hour? Show how you determined this fig- G770022 - Zinnia Division 531 - Entrepreneurship ure. G770023 - Any other annual or biennial (under 3” diameter 5 stems, 3” Exhibit Guidelines: The 4-H member’s name, age, town and county must be listed 8. What is unique about this business? or more in diameter 3 stems) on the back of the exhibit. Entry cards should be stapled (not paper-clipped or F531008 - E-Business Notebook - (submitted in a 3 ring notebook) (do not duplicate entries in classes 122) taped) to the upper right-hand corner of posters . If exhibit is a poster, it must be 1. Submit a printout of up to 5 pages from your business website. Cut Flower Perennials 5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless 14” x 22” and may be arranged either horizontally or vertically. Poster may not use 2. On 8.5” x 11” pages answer the following questions: otherwise noted in parenthesis. copyrighted materials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names. a. what do you enjoy most about this business? G770030 - Achillea/Yarrow Exhibits which do not conform to size or content guidelines will be lowered one b. What challenges did you have when starting the business? Would G770031 - Chrysanthemum ribbon placing. Posters may include photographs, charts or examples as well as you do anything differently next time? If so, what? G770032 - Coreopsis a written explanation. Posters may be laminated to protect them. Loose plastic c. What do you charge for your products/services? How did you set G770033 - Daisy coverings used to protect the exhibit while being transported will be removed by your price(s)? G770034 - Gaillardia the superintendent for evaluation and display. For classes 1-3, follow guidelines d. Using the questions on page 3.3. survey at least 10 people who G770035 - Helianthus for posters. use the internet regularly to gather a market analysis for your busi- G770036 - Liatris (3 stems) ness. G770037 - Lilies (3 stems) (Not Daylilies) ESI Unit 1 - Discover the E-Scene e. How much do you earn per hour? Show how you determined this G770038 - Platycodon CLASS figure. G770039 - Purple coneflower F531001 - Interview an Entrepreneur - Share what you learned from the f. What is unique about this business? G770040 - Rose (3 stems) person about starting and running a business or how they deliver excellent G770041 - Rudbeckia/Black-eyed Susan customer service. How will what you have learned through this interview Horticulture G770042 - Sedum change your future plans or ways of thinking about business? (based on DIVISION 770 - FLORICULTURE, EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS & HOUSEPLANTS G770043 - Statice pages 2.1 - 2.4 of manual) Floriculture G770044 - Any other perennial (under 3” diameter 5 stems, 3” or more in F531002 - Picture Story - of a tour or field trip to study entrepreneurship and/ Youth must be enrolled in the World of Flowers and/or Annual Flowers proj- diameter 3 stems) or business operation. (based on pages 2.1 - 2.4 of manual) ects to exhibit. Exhibits are limited to ONE EXHIBIT PER EXHIBIT CLASS NUMBER. (do not duplicate entries in classes 3043) ESI Unit - The Case of ME Notebooks and posters must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to G770045 - 4H Flower Garden Collection - of 5 different flowers. Display in F531003 - Social Entrepreneurship Presentation - Prepare a five slide advance to the State Fair. a box or other holder not more than 18” in any dimension. Boxes will not be power point presentation about a social entrepreneurship event to benefit a The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to identify returned at State Fair. Each flower in the collection should be exhibited with group or individual in your community. Social entrepreneurs are people who the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Proper identification the number specified for classes 144. Do not duplicate entries in classes are in business to help others. Submit a print out of the note pages which is the responsibility of the exhibitor not the Extension staff or office personnel. 144 with any in the group collection. show each slide and include an explanation of each slide. Enter exhibit in a For Floriculture, punch hole in the top center of entry tag, use a rubber band to report with fasteners (no slide bars). Refer to page 2.4 of Unit 2 The Case securely attach entry tag to containers. Educational Exhibits of Me for ideas. Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect num- CLASS F531004 - Coin-Toss Map -This map is based on pages 7.1 - 7.4 of ESI unit ber of stems will be dropped one ribbon placing. In classes 23, 44 & 45, do not G770050 - Flower Notebook Exhibit - a notebook containing pictures of 2. Develop a map of your journey from your home to the Nebraska State duplicate entries with the classes listed by using other cultivars or varieties, or flowers grown in Nebraska. There must be at least 10 different species of Fair. The quarter must be tossed a minimum of 20 times and the map entry will be dropped one ribbon placing. For example: 4-H’ers with two cultivars annuals and/or biennials and 10 different species of perennials hardy to should include landmarks encountered along the way. Include in this exhibit or varieties of marigolds can only enter the marigold class and cannot enter the Nebraska. Bulbs may be included in a separate section. 4H’ers may show a paragraph on how using a direct route would have made the journey less other cultivar or variety in any other class. A perennial is defined as a plant of more than one cultivar of the same species, but they will only count as one difficult. which the crown overwinters. An annual is a plant that grows from seed each species. The notebook must be the result of the current year’s work. Pictures season, whether self-seeded or planted by the gardener. A biennial is a plant that from garden catalogs, hand drawn pictures, or photographs may be used. ESI Unit 3 - Your Business Inspection germinates, grows and overwinters as a crown, blooms the following year and dies. Each species/cultivar must be labeled with the correct common name and F531005 - Marketing Package - (mounted on a 14” x 22” poster) must in- Foliage will be considered when exhibit is judged. scientific name; the height and spread of the plant and the growing condi- clude at least three items (examples) developed by the 4-H’er from the All 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers should be the same cultivar and color, do not tions (for example: needs full sun and dry sandy soil) the species prefers. following list: business card, brochure, advertisement, business promotional mix cultivars and colors. Containers will not be judged; however, they should be In addition to this information, bulbs should also be labeled as spring or piece, printout of an internet home page, packaging design, signs, logo de- glass containers of a neutral color that won’t tip over and of adequate size to summer flowering. Give proper credit by listing the sources of pictures and sign, direct mail piece, etc. The marketing package should be for an original display blooms. Follow the guidelines in 4-H “Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits” information used. The 4H member’s name, age, full address, county, and business developed by the 4-H’er and not an existing business. 7/20/12 when preparing entries for the fair. years in the project(s) must be on the back of the notebook. Score Sheet F531006 - Sample of an Original Product - with an information sheet (8 CLASS SF100. ½” x 11”) answering the following questions: Cut Flower Annuals and Biennials - 5 stems of a single variety (cul- G770051 - Flower Garden Promotion Poster - Individual poster promot- 1. What did you enjoy the most about making the product? tivar) unless otherwise noted in parenthesis. ing flower gardening, size 14” x 22” either vertical or horizontal arrange- 2. What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do G770001 - Aster ment. Poster may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayon, etc. as long anything differently next time? If so, what? G770002 - Bachelor Buttons as it is not 3dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be 3. What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide G770003 - Bells of Ireland accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4H on the price? G770004 - Browallia member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must 4. Market analysis of the community - data gathered through a survey of G770005 - Calendula be on the back of the poster. Score Sheet SF103. potential customers. Use the three questions on page 3.3 and survey G770006 - Celosia (crested or plume) (3 stems) G770052 - Educational Flower Garden Poster - Prepare a poster 14” x at least 10 people in your community about your product. G770007 - Cosmos 22” x 2” (3dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal arrangement 5. How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined this G770008 - Dahlia illustrating a skill or project you have done or learned about in a 4H flower figure. G770009 - Dianthus or houseplant project. One might show a special technique used or equip- 6. What is unique about this Product? G770010 - Foxglove ment incorporated in the garden. Refer to 4H horticulture project manuals, F531007 - Service Business Poster - (14’ x 22’ poster) G770011 - Gladiolus (3 stems) but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right 1. Picture story of the service oriented business - Needs to be original G770012 - Gomphrena hand corner. The 4H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in photos of their business. G770013 - Hollyhock (3 stems) the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. Score Sheet SF104.
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Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 G773228 - Other Potatoes 5 market quality. picture of the person you interviewed) of their flower garden if the individual G773229 - Pumpkin 2 G773280 - Strawberries (ever bearers) 1 pint is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4H member’s name, G773230 - Miniature Pumpkins (Jack Be Little type) 5 G773281 - Grapes 2 bunches age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back G773231 - Radish 5 G773282 - Apples 5 of the report cover. G773232 - Rhubarb 5 G773283 - Pears 5 Houseplants -Youth must be enrolled in the Growing Great Houseplants proj- G773233 - Rutabaga 2 G773284 - Wild Plums 1 pint ect to exhibit in classes 60-66. Youth may enter a maximum of THREE (3) G773234 - Green Summer Squash 2 G773285 - Other small fruit or berries 1 pint (do not duplicate entries entries in classes 50-66, but each entry must have received a purple rib- G773235 - Yellow Summer Squash 2 in classes 280284) bon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. Container Grown House G773236 - White Summer Squash 2 G773286 - Other fruits OR nuts 5 (do not duplicate entries in classes plants the choice of container and soil quality will be considered in judging. G773237 - Acorn Squash 2 280284) Each houseplant must be identified by listing the names on the entry tag G773238 - Butternut Squash 2 or on a card attached to the container. Houseplants should be grown in the G773239 - Buttercup Squash 2 Educational Exhibits display container for a minimum of six weeks. Plants grown as houseplants G773240 - Other Winter Squash 2 CLASS must be used. Containers of annual flowers or annual plants will be dis- G773241 - Sweet Corn (in husks) 5 G773290 - Garden Promotion Poster - Individual poster promoting veg- qualified and will not be judged. Entries in Classes 60-66 must have been G773242 - Swiss Chard 5 etable or herb gardening, size 14” x 22” either vertical or horizontal ar- designed and planted by the 4H member. Container grown houseplants G773243 - Red Tomatoes (2” or more in diameter) 5 rangement. Poster may be in any medium so long as it is not 3dimensional. shall be in pots no greater than 12” in diameter (inside opening measure- G773244 - Roma or Sauce type Tomatoes 5 Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card must ment). Dish gardens, fairy or miniature gardens, desert gardens and ter- G773245 - Salad Tomatoes (under 2” diameter) 12 be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4H member’s name, age, rariums may be up to 12” in diameter (inside opening measurement). Any G773246 - Yellow Tomatoes (2” or more in diameter) 5 full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the container grown plant in Classes 60-66 that is greater than 12” in diameter G773247 - Turnips 5 poster. Score Sheet SF103. (inside opening measurement) will be dropped one ribbon placing. Classes G773248 - Watermelon 2 G773291 - Educational Vegetable or Herb Garden Poster - Pre- 60-65 exhibitors must have and provide a saucer to catch drainage water. G773249 - Dry Edible Beans 1 pint pare a poster 14” x 22” x 2” (3dimensional if needed) either vertical or The 4H members name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) G773250 - Gourds, mixed types 5 horizontal arrangement illustrating a skill or project the 4H’er has done must be on the bottom or back of the container and saucer. G773251 - Gourds, single variety 5 or learned about in a 4H vegetable gardening project. One might show a CLASS G773252 - Any other vegetable 2, 5 or 12 (do not duplicate entries in special technique used or equipment incorporated in the garden (e.g., drip G770060 - Flowering potted houseplant(s) - that are blooming for exhibi- classes 201251) that doesn’t fit in any other class irrigation system, composting, or special techniques learned). Refer to 4H tion. Non-blooming plants will be disqualified. G773255 - 4H Vegetable Garden Collection - of five kinds of vegetables. horticulture project manuals, but use your own creativity. Entry card must G770061- Foliage potted houseplant(s) - of all the same variety. Display Garden Collection in a box not more than 24” in any dimension. be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4H member’s name, age, G770062 -Hanging basket - of flowering and/or foliage houseplants. Boxes will not be returned at State Fair. Showmanship will be considered full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the G770063 - Dish garden - an open/shallow container featuring a variety of in judging, but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in poster. Score Sheet SF104. houseplants excluding cacti and succulents. exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the G773292 - Vegetable and/or Herb Gardening History Interview - G770064 - Fairy or Miniature Garden - A miniature “scene” contained in an number specified for individual class (201252). Do not duplicate entries in Neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview of open container and featuring miniature or small, slow growing houseplants. classes 201252 with any in the group collection. someone whose vegetable or herb garden has inspired you. Maximum of The garden needs to have an imaginative theme and miniature accessories, G773256 - 4H Cultivar Vegetable Collection - Vegetables entered in the 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person i.e. bench, fence made from tiny twigs, small shell for a bath tub, etc. collection are 5 cultivars from a single exhibit; for example, 5 cultivars of you interviewed) of their garden if the individual is still gardening. Protect G770065 - Desert Garden - an open/shallow container featuring cacti and/ all types of peppers or squash or onions or tomatoes, etc. Display in a box with a clear report cover. The 4H member’s name, age, full address, county, or succulents grown as houseplants. not more than 24” in any dimension. Boxes will not be returned at State and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover. Score G770066 - Terrarium - a transparent container, partially or completely en- Fair. Showmanship will be considered in judging; but plastic grass, cotton, Sheet SF105. closed; sealed or unsealed. figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the G773293 - Vegetable Seed Display - Each display must include seeds rep- G770901 - Potted Plants that exceed 12” in diameter collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual class resenting the following families: Cucurbit, Brassica (cabbage), Solanaceous G770902 - Unusual Container - Any combination of plants may be used. (201252). (nightshade), and Legume (pea) families, plus representatives from 5 other Examples include boot, toy dump truck, etc. Be creative! G773901 - Dress Your Vegetable - May use any horticulture/floriculture to families. Group the seeds by family and type. Glue seeds or otherwise fas- G770903 - Club Bucket of Beauty - Container needs to be a white five gallon make your creation. ten clear containers of seeds to a board or poster mat board no larger than bucket filled with black soil. Decorations and cosmetic attachments will be G773902 - Vegetable Art - May use any horticulture/floriculture to make your 22” x 24”. Label each group and each individual vegetable type with the allowed on entries. Buckets need to contain any type of living plants such creation. common and scientific names. Use only one variety or cultivar of each veg- as blooming, non-blooming, foliage, etc. Creativity will be a plus. etable, except for beans where several examples of beans may be shown. G770904 - Individual Bucket of Beauty - Container needs to be a white five Herbs - Herbs will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Attach a card to the back of the display explaining why and how it is im- gallon bucket filled with black soil. Decorations and cosmetic attachments Those grown mainly for their seed, such as dill and caraway, should be portant to know which vegetables are related, and site references on where will be allowed on entries. Buckets need to contain any type of living plants exhibited on a plate. Those grown for their leaves such as basil, parsley, etc. the scientific name information was found. The 4H member’s name, age, such as blooming, non-blooming, foliage, etc. Creativity will be a plus. should be exhibited in a glass container of water. Potted herb plants will be full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the disqualified and will not be judged. display. Information on vegetable family members can be obtained from DIVISION 773 - VEGETABLES, HERBS, FRUITS & EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS CLASS your Extension office. Exhibits are limited to ONE EXHIBIT PER EXHIBIT CLASS NUMBER. The cultivar or G773260 - Basil 5 G773294 - World of Vegetables Notebook - Choose a favorite foreign variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or G773261 - Dill (dry) 5 cuisine and learn what vegetables and/or herbs are common to it (e.g. variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Proper identification is the respon- G773262 - Garlic (bulbs) 5 Mexican, African, Chinese, Italian, etc.). Include a report telling about a sibility of the exhibitor, not the Extension staff or office personnel. Exhibits entered G773263 - Mint 5 minimum of 5 vegetables and/or herbs from each country chosen. Include under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect number of vegetables G773264 - Oregano 5 the scientific and common names; pictures of the plants from your garden will be dropped one ribbon placing. 4H’ers with two cultivars or varieties of veg- G773265 - Parsley 5 or seed catalogs; tell how they are grown; and how the foods are used. Also etables may enter only one variety example : exhibitor that has red tomatoes can G773266 - Sage 5 list a source for buying the seed or plants. Favorite recipes using some or only enter the red tomatoes class and cannot enter the other cultivar or variety G773267 - Thyme 5 all of the vegetables described may be included. Give proper credit by list- in any other vegetable class. Follow the guidelines in “Selecting and Preparing G773268 - Any other herb 5 (do not duplicate entries in classes ing the source of pictures and information used. Protect in a clear report Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits for Exhibit” 4H 226 (revised 1994) when preparing 260267) cover or 3ring notebook. The 4H member’s name, age, full address, county, entries for the fair. G773269 - 4H Herb Garden Display - of 5 different herbs. Displayed in a and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the report cover or CLASS box or other holder not more than 18” in any dimension. Boxes will not notebook. G773201 - Lima Beans 12 be returned at State Fair. Each herb in the collection should be exhibited G773202 - Snap Beans 12 with the number specified for classes 260268. Do not duplicate entries in Division 775 - Special Garden Project -Youth must be enrolled in the 2013 G773203 - Wax Beans 12 classes 260268 with any in the group collection. ‘Amethyst Bean’ Special Garden Project to exhibit. G773204 - Beets 5 Fruits - Fruits will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. CLASS G773205 - Broccoli 2 G773206 - Brussels Sprouts 12 G773207 - Green Cabbage 2 G773208 - Red Cabbage 2 Capture Those Special Fair Moments in Color! G773209 - Carrots 5 G773210 - Cauliflower 2 Johnson Publications offers Internet G773211 - Slicing Cucumbers 2 G773212 - Pickling Cucumbers 5 Digital Photo Reprint Service G773213 - Eggplant 2 www.imperialrepublican.com G773214 - Kohlrabi 5 G773215 - Muskmelon/Cantaloupe 2 www.waunetanebraska.com G773216 - Okra 5 Click on the photo album tab to take you to our digital photo albums. G773217 - Yellow Onions 5 G773218 - Red Onions 5 G773219 - White Onions 5 G773220 - Parsnips 5 G773221 - Bell Peppers 5 G773222 - Sweet (Non-Bell) Peppers 5 G773223 - Jalapeño Peppers 5 327 Tecumseh, Wauneta, NE 308-394-5389 622 Broadway, Imperial, NE 308-882-4453 G773224 - Hot (Non-Jalapeño) Peppers 5 www.waunetanebraska.com www.imperialrepublican.com G773225 - White Potatoes 5 page 28 G775001 - Special Garden Project - Educational exhibit based on what was Division 840 - Veterinary Science - The purpose of a Veterinary Science spray paint or air brush. learned from the project. Present information on a poster 14” X 22” either exhibit is to inform the public about a common health problem of animals H850005 - Display - Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the vertical or horizontal arrangement or in a clear plastic report cover. Fresh cut or a veterinary science principle. Do not confuse veterinary science exhibit Reaching New Heights Project. Examples include: airplane instrumentation, flowers or harvested vegetables should be entered in the appropriate class topics with animal husbandry or production topics. kite flying, or radio-controlled planes. Display can be any size up to 28” listed above. The 4H member’s name, age, full address, and county must be A Veterinary Science exhibit may consist of a poster or a display by 22”. on the back of the poster or report cover. - The exhibit may represent material from any of the Veterinary Science H850006 - Rocket - Any Skill Level 3 Rocket with wooden fins painted using G775901 - Special Garden Project - “Amethyst Bean” - Display of 12 projects including entry level exhibits from Unit I. commercial application example commercial spray paint. Beans If photographs are to be part of the exhibit, remember that they will be Pilot in Command - Unit 4 viewed by the public. Make sure that the photographs are in good taste H850007 - Rocket - Any Skill Level 4 Rocket with wooden fins or any self- Science, Engineering & Technology and will not be offensive to anyone. Graphic photographs of excessive designed rocket. GENERAL INFORMATION bleeding, trauma or painful procedures are not appropriate. For exhibits H850008 - Display- Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the A. The name and county of each exhibitor should appear separately on the related to veterinary surgical procedures, aseptic techniques need to be Pilot in Command Project. Examples include: flying lessons, or careers in back of each board, poster or article and on the front cover of the note- shown, for example, use of drapes, use of sterile procedures, wearing of aerospace. Display can be any size up to 28” by 22”. books so owner of exhibit may be identified if the entry tag is separated gloves, and other appropriate veterinary medical practices. Careers from the exhibit. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to H850020 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working in the B. Each individual is limited to one exhibit per class. . All static exhibits must advance to the State Fair. field of aerospace and research that career. Interviews can either be writ- have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Premier 4-H Science Award is available in this area. Please see General ten or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in Fair. Rules for more details. a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 C. Several classes require a display board which should be a height of 24 First-Aid Kits - Because of public safety concerns and risk of theft of first-aid point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 inches and not to exceed 1/4” in thickness. A height of 23 7/8” is accept- kit contents (veterinary drugs/equipment) with perceived potential for drug minutes in length. able to allow for the saw kerf (width) if two 24 inch boards are cut from one abuse, NO ANIMAL FIRST AID KITS WILL BE PERMITTED. Animal first aid kits end of a 4’ X 8’ sheet of plywood. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4” submitted will be immediately disqualified and not shown. Division 860 - Computers of the top or bottom of the board. (Example: Woodworking, Small Engines, Veterinary Science Posters - This exhibit presents the viewer with a design CLASS & Electricity.) that is simple and direct, unlike a display that usually presents more infor- Unit 1 -For each of the county only classes, use a half sheet of paper and explain D. Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, or particle-type lum- mation. A poster should not exceed 22” x 28” and may be either vertical the techniques used in the exhibit. ber may be used for demonstration displays. or horizontal. H860901 - Cards for All Occasions - Develop a series of 10 greeting cards E. Demonstration boards should be sanded and finished to improve their ap- Veterinary Science Displays - A display may include but is not limited to: for a variety of holiday or special occasions. Use clip art, scanned photos pearance. The finish on a demonstration board will be judged as a wood- a 3-dimensional exhibit, a scale model, the actual product (for example: or draw your own pictures. working exhibit. skeleton; teeth; samples of leather, fur, or dried skin damaged by disease H860902 - Graphic Illustration - Using a software program, make your own F. Demonstration boards should include an overall title for the display, plus or parasites) or a notebook. A display is not a poster. A display may be drawing and print it. other necessary labeling. mounted on poster board not to exceed 22” x 28” or on 1/4” plywood or H860903 - Photograph Series - Take a photograph and design a series of 4 G. All reports should be clearly written or typed and enclosed in a clear, plastic equivalent that does not exceed 24” high or 32” wide. to 6 special effects new photos. cover. The reports should be attached securely to the display. Appropriate Veterinary Science Topics: H860904 - Create a Scrapbook or Poster - Put together a scrapbook or H. Premier 4-H Science Award is available in this area. Please see General • Maintaining health poster on a topic you have investigated on the Web. The topic can be any- Rules for more details. • Specific disease information thing. Print the information you found on the web and display it in a scrap- Division 800 - Entomology -GENERAL INFORMATION -Specimens should be • Photographic display of normal and abnormal characteristics of animals book or on a poster. mounted properly and labeled with location and date of collection, name • Animal health or safety H860905 - Storybook - Write a story and illustrate it with pictures. Pictures can of collector, and order name. Follow mounting and labeling instructions • Public health or safety be original drawings, clip art or photos. Put together in a storybook format. in the old edition of the Nebraska 4-H Entomology Manual online as a • Proper animal management to ensure food safety & quality H860906 - Design and Print a T-Shirt - Using a design software program, cre- PDF file. (http://4h.unl.edu/web/4hcurriculum/entomology). Purchased • Efficient and safe livestock working facilities ate a t-shirt design using a combination of graphics and text. insects and other insects not collected by the participant can be included, • Or a topic of the exhibitors choosing related to veterinary medicine or H860907 - 4-H Promotional Sign - Exhibit should be created on 8½” x 11” page but must have accurate labels and will not be counted in meeting minimum veterinary science using a commercially available software package. Flier can be color or black requirements for the exhibit. Boxes are preferred to be not more than 12” **Remember, since these are science displays, all references and informa- & white. Exhibit may be laminated or put in a protective cover. high X 18” wide, so they fit in display racks. tion needs to be properly cited. H860908 - Promotion Sign - Open theme. Exhibit should be created on 8½” CLASS x 11” page using a commercially available software package. Flier can be H800001 - Entomology Display -First-Year Project (Class I). Collection to con- CLASS color or black & white. Exhibit may be laminated or put in a protective sist of 25 or more different kinds (species) of insects representing at least H840001 - 4-H Veterinary Science Large Animal Poster or Display cover. 6 orders. Limit of one box. H840002 - 4-H Veterinary Science Small Animal/Pet Poster or Display H800002 - Entomology Display - Second-Year Project (Class II). Collection Computer Mysteries - Unit 2 to consist of a minimum of 50 kinds (species) of insects representing at Division 850 - Aerospace - Rockets must be supported substantially to protect CLASS least 8 orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. About 25 the rocket from breakage. Rockets are to be mounted on a base that has H860001 - Computer Application Demonstration - 4-H exhibitor dem- species should be present from after July 1 of the previous year. Limit 2 dimensions equal or less than 12” x 12” and the base should be 3/4” thick. onstrates how to accomplish a task using a computer application software boxes. No metal bases. If the rocket fins extend beyond the edges of the required such as a spreadsheet, database, publishing, graphic design, accounting H800003 - Entomology Display - Third-Year or More Project (Class III). Collec- base (12” x 12”), then construct a base that is large enough to protect the or precision farming program. This exhibit consists of a notebook (8.5x11 tion to consist of a minimum of 75 kinds (species) of insects representing fins. The base size is dictated by the size of the rocket fins. The rockets must inches) which should include a (1) cover page, (2) a detailed report de- at least 10 orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. About be mounted vertically. Please do not attach sideboards or backdrops to the scribing: (a) the task to be completed, (b) the computer application soft- 25 species should be present from after July 1 of previous year. Limit of 3 displays. In addition a used engine or length of dowel pin is to be glued ware required to complete the task, (c) specific features of the computer boxes. and/or screwed into the board and extended up into the rockets engine application software necessary for completing the task and (d) other tasks H800004 - Special Interest Display - (Class IV). Educational display de- mount to give added stability. Rockets must be equipped as prepared for that can be accomplished using the computer application software and (3) veloped according to individual interests and abilities. Examples include a launching, with wadding and parachute or other recovery system. Rockets print out of your project. collection from a specific insect group (e.g. butterflies, grasshoppers, drag- entered with live engines, wrong base size or sideboards will be disquali- Examples: design a logo for your school; enhance a digital image for a onflies, scarab beetles, etc.) or by subject (e.g. insect pests of corn, aquatic fied. A report, protected in a clear plastic cover, must include: newspaper story; manage a checking account; create a poster to pub- insects, insect mimicry, etc.), a research project, special report, poster dis- 1) rocket specification licize an event; or to design scrapbook pages, or other. play, insect scrapbook, artwork, etc. Poster displays should be no larger than 2) a flight record for each launching (weather, distance, flight height) H860002 - Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation - Using presentation 22” x 28”. Three-dimensional artwork, models, dioramas and other crafts 3) number of launchings software like Microsoft PowerPoint and following the Checklist for Creat- are restricted to a base area no larger than 22” x 28” Nor should height 4) flight pictures ing Your Next PowerPoint Presentation located at http://cit.information.unl. be over 24”. Research projects should include a report about methods The flight record should describe engine used, what the rocket did in flight and edu/info0806.htm the 4-H exhibitor develops a slideshow about a topic and results, as well as a brief discussion about what was learned. Artwork recovery success. Points will not be deducted for launching, flight or recovery fail- related to youth. The slideshow should include a minimum of 10 slides should include brief information about the work. Each display should be ures described. This includes any damage that may show on the rocket. Complete and no more than 25. Incorporate appropriate slide layouts, graphics and self-explanatory so that the audience can understand it without help. factory assembled rockets will not be accepted. Judging is based upon display animations. Each slide should include notes for a presenter. The exhibit in- appearance, rocket appearance, workmanship, design or capabilities for flight, cludes a copy of the presentation saved to a CD-ROM along with a printout and number of times launched. Three launches are required to earn the 25 launch of the notes pages in a clear plastic cover. Slide presentation should relate points given on the score sheets. Counties are allowed a maximum of eight entries to one topic. for all rocketry. For self-designed rockets only, please include digital recorded H860003 - Teach an Adult - The 4-H exhibitor writes a report between 1 and 3 copy of one flight. In the documentation please include a description of stability pages describing a situation in which he or she has taught an adult(s) a testing before the rocket was flown. computer skill. The report should include pictures of the 4-H’er working with 4-H Rocket project levels are not intended to correspond to National Association the adult(s). The report should be in a clear plastic cover. of Rocketry model rocket difficulty ratings or levels. Lift Off - Unit 2 Computer Mysteries - Unit 3 CLASS CLASS H850001 - Rocket - Any Skill Level 2 Rocket with wooden fins painted by hand, H860004 - Produce an Audio/Video Computer Presentation - Using spray paint or air brush. presentation software a 4-H exhibitor designs a multimedia computer pre- H850002 -Display - Display exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Lift sentation on one topic related to youth. The presentation should be at least Off project. Examples include: display of rocket parts and purpose, interview 2 minutes in length and no more than 5 minutes in length, appropriate WE LOOK FORWARD TO MAKING YOUR EVENTS OUR PRIORITY. of someone in the aerospace field, or kite terminology. Display can be any graphics, sound and either a video clip, animation or voice over and/or orig- Rex and Amy Prior size up to 28” by 22”. inal video clip. The presentation must be able to be played and viewed on a H850003 - Rocket - Any Skill Level 2 Rocket with wooden fins painted using PC using Windows Media Player, Real Player, iTunes or QuickTime Player. 308-882-3948 commercial application example commercial spray paint. H860005 - Know How Know Now Computer Presentation - Youth design Reaching New Heights - Unit 3 a fully automated 2 to 5 minute 4-H “how to” video. Submissions should priorityseating.org [email protected] CLASS incorporate a picture or video of the 4-Her, as well as their name (first name H850004 - Rocket - Any Skill Level 3 Rocket with wooden fins painted by hand, only), age (as of January 1 of the current year), years in 4-H, and their per- page 29 sonal interests or hobbies. Videos should be designed for web viewing. Any electronic device (refer to p. 35 of the Electronic manual). the youth has constructed, a description of what it does and an explanation of the following formats will be accepted: .mpeg, .rm, .wmv, .mp4, .ov, .ppt, H870007 - Electronic Project - Exhibit an electronic item designed by the of how it is similar to and different from a robot. or .avi. Submissions in this category will be put on the web, so must include 4-Her or form a manufactured kit that shows the electronic expertise of the a permission form which can be downloaded at http://www.pawnee.unl. 4-H’er. Examples include: a radio, a computer, or a volt meter. Division 880 - Geospatial - Youth enrolled in Geospatial or GEAR TECH 21 edu/knowhowknownow . H870008 - Poster - Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned in the may exhibit in any class within this division. Entering Electronics Project. Posters can be any size up to 28” by 22”. CLASS H860006 - Build a Web Site - Design a simple Web site for providing informa- H880001 - Poster - Create a poster (not to exceed14” x 22”) communicating tion about a topic related to youth using either software programs such as Careers a GPS theme such as How GPS or GIS works, Careers that use GPS or GIS, an HTML editor like Microsoft’s FrontPage or Macromedia’s Dreamweaver, CLASS How to use GPS, What is GIS, GPS or GIS in Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, and image editor like IrfanView or GIMP OR online using a WIKI such as H870010 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working in the or a geospatial topic of interest. Google Sites. If the Web site isn’t live include all files comprising the Web field of electricity and research that career. Interviews can either be writ- H880002 - 4-H Favorite Places or Historical Site Poster - The 4-H exhibitor identi- site on a CD-ROM in a plastic case along with the explanation of why the ten or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in fies a favorite place or historical site (including grave sites) in Nebraska. site was created. If developed using a WIKI or other online tool include a a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 Exhibit should include latitude and longitude, digital picture, and local area link to the website in teh explanation of why the site was created. point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 map. Poster size should not exceed 14” X 22”. minutes in length. H880003 - GPS Notebook - Keep a log of at least 5 places visited using a GPS Careers enabled device. For each site, record the latitude, longitude and elevation. CLASS Division 861 - Robotics -Youth enrolled in Robotics Explorer, Robotics Probe or Also include a description of the site, a paragraph explaining what was H860010 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working in the GEAR TECH 21 may exhibit in any class within this division. interesting about the site or finding it. Photos of each site and/or cache are field of computers and research that career. Interviews can either be writ- optional but encouraged. ten or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in H861001 - Robotics Poster - Create a poster (14” X 22”) communicating a H880004 - Geocache - Assemble a themed geocache. Each geocache should a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 robotics theme such as “Robot or Not”, “Pseudocode”, “Real World Robots”, be a water-tight container. It should include a log book and pencil for find- point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 “Careers in Robots” or “Autonomous Robotics”, “Precision Agriculture” or a ers to log their visits and may include small trinket, geocoins, etc. for the minutes in length. robotic topic of interest to the 4-H’er. finders to trade. Documentation should include a title, teaser description H861002 - Robotics Notebook - Explore a robotics topic in-depth and pres- and the geographic coordinates of intended placement. Register the site at Division 870 - Electricity ent your findings in a notebook. Documentation should include any designs, geocaching.com, include a print-out of its registry. The entry may include a CLASS research, notes, pseudocode, data tables or other evidence of the 4-H’ers photograph of the cache in its intended hiding place. Unit 1 (For classes 901 - 904 please refer to Unit 1 4-H manual) learning experience. The notebook should contain at least three pages. Top- H880005 - GIS Map - Create a GIS map with at least three data layers. The GIS H870901 - Bright Lights - Create your own flash light using items found ics could include a programming challenge, a programming skill, calibra- should include both vector and roster data. Data may be obtained by us- around your house. Flash lights should be made out of items that could be tion, sensor exploration, or any of the topics suggested in Class 1. ing a GPS-enabled device, downloading data from a reputable web site or recycled or reused. No kits please. H861003 - Robotics Video- This class should be displayed in a notebook. The digitizing. The GIS should have a theme/purpose and include a title, north H870902 - Control the Flow - Make a switch. Use the following items: D cell notebook should include a video clip on a CD/DVD that demonstrates the arrow, legend, labels, scale bar and source. Maps may be of any subject of battery, battery holder, insulated wire, 2 or 2.5 volt light bulb, bulb holder, robot performing the programmed function. Include your pseudo code and interest to the 4-Hers. Include a 1-3 page report on why you chose the sub- paper clip, cardboard, and two brass paper fasteners to create a circuit that screenshots of the actual code with a written description of the icon/com- ject and maps(s), how you created the maps(s) and the source of your date you can open and close. mand functions. (use reliable sources such as the US Center for Disease Control or the US H870903 - Conducting Things - Make a circuit with a switch and a light bulb H861004 - Robotics /Careers Interview) - Interview someone who is work- Census Bureau). This project could include Hurricane Tracking maps. {Cre- that can be used to test different household items for their ability to act as ing in the field of robotics and research the career in robotics .Interviews ate a GIS map for Hurricane Tracking with a geographic information system an insulator or conductor. You must find five items that are conductors and can either be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written inter- (GIS) computer software application of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, five items that are insulators. Create a table that illustrates your results. views should be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, or the Gulf of Mexico. The map should appear similar to the National Oce- H870904 - Is there a Fork in the Road - Use the following items to construct double spaced, 12 point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/). one parallel and one series circuit. Items: D cell battery, battery holder, be between 3 to 5 minutes in length.Class H861005. Robotics Sensor } Poster size should not exceed 22” x 30”. Place report in plastic cover or insulated wire, bulb holder and a 2 or 2.5 volt light bulb. Notebook (SF241) - Write pseudo code which includes at least one sensor notebook attached to the poster. activity. Include the code written and explain the code function. H880006 - GIS Atlas - Create a collection of three or more maps related to the Unit 2 (For classes 905 - 907 please refer to Unit 2 4-H manual) H861006 - Build a Robot (may use kit) - Include a robot and notebook same theme. All maps should meet criteria described in class 5. The atlas H870905 - Case of the Switching Circuit - Use the following items: two D including the pseudocodes for at least one program you have written for the should include a 1-3 page report as described above including information cell batteries, two battery holders, light bulb, bulb holder, a 3 inch by 6 inch robot, , the robots purpose, and any challenges or changes you would make about all maps. Maps can be displayed on one poster not to exceed 36” X piece of cardboard, six brass paper fasteners and approximately two feet of in the robot design or programming. 24””, in a notebook or on a CD/DVD or web site. 24 gauge insulated wire to build a three way switch. Write a short essay or H861007 - Kit Labeled Robot (cannot be programmed) - This class is H880007 - GIS Thematic Map - Using any GIS software, create a thematic create a poster that illustrates how three way switches function. intended for explorations of robotic components such as arms or vehicles map. Thematic maps can utilize any subject of interest to the 4-Her. Maps H870906- Rocket Launcher - Construct a rocket launcher out of the following OR educational kits marketed as robots that do not have the ability to be could be of Amelia Earhart’s journey, Sir Francis Drake’s voyage, population materials: a plastic pencil box that is at least 4” by 8”, single pole switch, programmed to “sense, plan and act.” The exhibit should include a project density maps, water usage maps, or 4-H projects in Nebraska (examples). single throw switch, normally-open push button switch, 40 feet of 18 or 22 gauge stranded wire, 4 alligator clips, 2-by 6-board 6 inches long, 1/8” diameter metal rod, rosin core solder, soldering iron or gun, wire stripper, small crescent wrench, pliers, small Phillips and straight blade screwdriv- ers, drill, 1/8” and ¼” drill bits, rocket engine igniters, additional drill bits matched to holes for two switches. You must successfully build a rocket launcher and light two rocket igniters with your launcher. You DO NOT have to actually fire a rocket off the launcher. Create a poster using photographs to show the “step by step process” you used to build your launcher. H870907 - Stop the Crime - Build an Alarm using the following materials: On-off push button switch, mercury switch, buzzer-vibrating or piezoelec- tric, 9-volt battery, 9-volt battery holder, 4” x 4” by 1/8” Plexiglas board to mount circuit on; rosin core solder, soldering gun/iron, two feet of 22 gauge wire, wire strippers, hot glue sticks, hot glue gun and a plastic box with a lid to mount your alarm circuit on. Create a poster using photographs to show the “step by step process” you used to build your alarm.
Wired for Power - Unit 3 H870001 - Electrical Tool/Supply Kit - Create an electrical supply kit to be used for basic electrical repair around the house. Include a brief description of each item and its use. Container should be appropriate to hold items. H870002 - Lighting Comparison - Display studying the efficiency of various lighting (incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, Light Emitting Diodes, etc.). Exhibit could be a poster display, or an actual item. H870003 - Electrical Display/Item - Show an application of one of the concepts learned in the Wired for Power project. Examples include: re-wiring We’re your community bank that takes care of you! or building a lamp, re-wiring or making a heavy duty extension cord or de- veloping an electrical diagram of a house. Exhibit could be a poster display, or an actual item H870004 - Poster - Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned in the Wired for Power Project. Posters can be any size up to 28” by 22”.
Each depositor insured to $100,000 Electronics - Unit 4 CLASS H870005 - Electrical/Electronic Part Identification - Display differ- FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION ent parts used for electrical/electronics work. Exhibit should show the part (either picture or actual item) and give a brief description, including symbol 202 North Tecumseh 605 East 1st 235 Central Ave. of each part and its function. Display should include a minimum of 10 Wauneta, NE Ogallala, NE Grant, NE different parts. H870006 - Electronic Display - Show an application of one of the concepts (308) 394-5720 (308) 284-6260 (308) 352-4353 learned in the Electronics project. Examples include: components of an page 30 Create a GIS Map using data from books and/or internet. Use reliable date, the score depends on how well the project matches the plans. If the plans are number. ex. U.S. Center for Disease Control or U.S. Census Bureau. Map any size up modified, the changes from the original need to be noted on the plans. All plans 2. Welds should be made only on one side of metal so penetration can be to 36” X 24””, should include Title, Base map, Neat Line, North Arrow, and used for making the article must be securely attached and protected by a clear judged. Legend. Identify the source of your information on the back of the map. plastic cover. 3. Welds should be cleaned with chipping hammer and wire brush. Apply Careers 4-H’ers must be in Unit 3 or Unit 4for the exhibit to be considered for State Fair. a coat of light oil (penetrating oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. Wipe H880010 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working in a geo- Unit 1 off excess oil. spacial field and include research that career. Interviews can either be writ- CLASS 4. It is suggested that all welds be on the same size and thickness of ten or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in H911901 - Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the metal. These pieces, referred to as coupons, should be 1.5 to 2 inches a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 Measuring Up Project Guide. Examples include: recipe holder, stilts or wide and 3.5 to 4 inches long. A good way to get this size is to buy point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 other skill level appropriate item. Items should be entered with construc- new cold rolled strap iron and cut to length. The extra width is needed minutes in length. tion plans. to provide enough metal to absorb the heat from the welding process H911902 - Display - exemplifying one of the principles learned in the Measuring and prevent the coupons from becoming too hot before the bead is Division 900 - Power of Wind Up Project. Example include: Butting Up, Gluing, and Sanding. completed. Narrower coupons will become very hot, making an average CLASS Unit 2 welder setting too cold at the bead start, just about right in the middle, H900001 - Engineering Notebook - Your engineering notebook may include CLASS and too hot at the end. The correct way to weld narrow strips is to make sketches of designs, notes of engineering questions you have, or answers H911903 - Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the short beads and allow time to cool, however this project requires a full to questions posed within the project manual, pictures as you complete making the Cut Project Guide. Examples include: bird house, foot stool, length bead. exercises within this project, or big ideas you have while participating in this and napkin or letter holder. Items should be entered with construction Stick welding: project. The notebook submitted in this class should be a working engineer- plans. 1. Suggested coupon thickness- ¼” if using 1/8” rod ing notebook, not a scrapbook. Please include your name, county, and age H911904 - Woodworking Display - Display exemplifying one of the principles 2. Suggested rod-AC and DC straight or reverse polarity- first E-7014, sec- on the front cover. learned in the making the Cut manual. Examples may include: wood grain, ond E-6013 H900002 - Wind Poster - Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned chiseling, scroll saws, power sanders. 3. MIG welding in the Power of Wind project. Posters can be any size up to 14” by 22”. Unit 3 4. Suggested coupon thickness--¼” if using .035 wire and 1/8” if using H900003 - Mini Turbine Blade Energy Display - Develop a pinwheel dis- CLASS .023 wire play that demonstrates the working power of wind. Follow guidelines on H911001 - Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the 5. Oxy-Acetylene page 18 and 19 of your manual. Display should include a notebook de- Nailing it Together manual. Examples include: bookcase, coffee table or 6. Suggested coupon thickness- 1/8” scription of the effectiveness of at least three different designs or materials. end table. 7. Suggested rod- 1/8” mild steel rod Please do not include pennies with your display. H911002 - Woodworking Display - Display exemplifying one of the principles Class 2 H900004 - Wind Art or Literature Written Piece - Item should illustrate or learned in the Nailing it Together Project. Examples include: measuring 1. It is suggested that all welds be on same size and thickness of metal. represent wind turbines, wind power, or something from the power of wind angles, wood lamination and joint types. These pieces are referred to as coupons. The welds can be on one cou- curriculum, for example a pinwheel or item may be original story or poem FINISHING UP - UNIT 4 pon that is about 4” x 4” or on individual coupons that are about 2” X written by the exhibitor about wind. CLASS 4” inch and ¼” thick. Suggested rods for this class of position welds for H900005 - Wind as Energy Display - Item should be the original design of H911003 - Woodworking Article - Item made using skills learned in the AC and DC straight or reverse polarity is, first E-6013, second E-7014 the 4-Her. Include the item, or a picture if item is in excess of 6’ tall or 2’ X Finishing it Up Project. Examples include: dovetailing, making a pen using and E-6010 for DC reverse polarity only. 2’. Include a notebook of why the item was designed and how it harnesses lathe, overlays, using a router, etc. 2. Welds should be cleaned with a chipping hammer and wire brush. Ap- the power of wind. H911004 - Woodworking Display - Display exemplifying one of the principles ply a coat of light oil (penetrating oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. H900006 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working in the learned in the Finishing It Up Project. Examples include: career opportuni- Wipe off excess oil. field of wind and research the career in wind. Interviews can either be writ- ties, types of finishes, or dovetailing. Class 3 ten or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in Careers 1. All welds should be cleaned and protected from rust with paint or light a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 H911010 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working in the oil. Plans are to be complete enough that if they were given to a welding point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 field of woodworking and research that career.. Interviews can either be shop, the item could be made without further instructions. Bill of mate- minutes in length. written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be rials should include a cost for all items used including steel, electrodes, in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 paint, wheels, etc Division 911 - Woodworking point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 ARCS AND SPARKS -All welds exhibited in class 1 or 2 must be mounted on a The ability to build objects as designed by another person is an important life skill. minutes in length. 12” high x 15” long display board of thickness not to exceed 3/8”. Attach Professional woodworkers often are hired to build objects to exacting specifica- each weld on a wire loop hinge or equivalent, so the judge can look at tions as laid out in a written plan. Division 920 - Welding (All metal welding process accepted.) the bottom side of the weld when necessary. Each weld should be labeled Requirements: All articles exhibited must include a plan stating dimensions and 4-H Welding Project Tips and Suggestions with information stated 1) type of welding process (stick, MIG, TIG, Oxy- other critical instructions a builder would need to know to build the project. Plans Class 1 Acetylene, etc.) 2) kind of weld, 3) welder setting, 4) electrode/wire/rod may include narrative instructions in addition to the dimension drawings. Part of 1. All welds should be made with the same electrode/wire/rod size and size, and 5) electrode/wire/rod ID numbers. Attach a wire to display board so it can be hung like a picture frame. CLASS H920001 - Welding Joints -a display of one butt, one lap and one fillet weld. H920002 - Position welds -a display showing three beads welded in the verti- cal down, horizontal and overhead positions. Saluting H920003 - Welding article -any shop article where welding is used in the construction. All plans and bill of materials must be attached to the article. Protect plans with a cover. H920004 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working in the our youth field of welding and research that career. Interviews can either bewrit- ten or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 in minutes in length. Division 890 - Small Engines - project will be deleted in 2014 CLASS 4-H & FFA Unit 1 H890901 - Worn Part Exhibit - Display of worn tractor, auto or engine parts which show the importance of proper maintenance. Must include not less than 3 nor more than 5 different items. Each to have written statement Activities showing cause of failure. Display board to be 24” high and 32” wide, not to exceed ¼” thickness. The mission of 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, H890902 - Spark Plug Exhibit - Label and show application of a spark plug. Exhibit could be a poster display or an actual item. developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become H890903 - Model of some part of system of tractor, small engine or automobile. Include a brief description of how the part of system self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. functions. Mount display on board 24” high by 32” wide, not to exceed ¼” We would like to salute our area 4-H Clubs. in thickness. Cutaway engines may be displayed in any manner. H890904 - Tool Kit H890905 - Poster
Unit 2 CLASS H890906 - Small Engine Display/Item - Show an application of one of the 348 Broadway concepts learned in the Warm It Up project. Examples include: comparison Imperial, NE 69033 of engine oil types, transmissions, or safety related to engines. Exhibit could be a poster display, or an actual item. Each depositor insured to $100,000
308-882-7713 800-308-7971 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Unit 3 CLASS page 31 H890907 - Engine Display/Item - Display/Item should exemplify one of the market animals (beef, sheep, swine & meat goats) must have a hair sample changing, defacing or any modification of the markings of show animals lessons learned in the Tune It Up Project. Examples include: diagnostic for DNA testing on file at Ak-sar-ben by the appropriate dates (April 1 for and the anatomical structure of an animals; any type of injection where tools, fuel systems, ignition systems. If a complete engine is exhibited it beef, June 15 for all other species) in order to be exhibited at the State Fair oils, glycerin or like substances are used for body “fill in”; external applica- will not be started. However, display needs to report process of building/ or Ak-Sar-Ben. 4-H’ers planning to exhibit at State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben are tions of such things as liniments and blistering agents that would cause rebuilding engine and how/where engine will be utilized (i.e. lawn mower, responsible for following all guidelines set forth by the specific shows. an edematous condition; use of ice packs or other refrigerants to alter the weed eater, snow blower, etc.). quality of the finish of an animal. Icing of animals will not be allowed. No FORM ANIMAL FINAL DUE DATE drench guns or artificial devise for the hydrating or feeding of animals will Division 999 - Rope - Requirements - Each rope exhibit must be mounted on a 4HF106 Market Beef February 2, 2013 be allowed. The drenching process will be allowed only by a veterinarian board that is ¼” thick x 24” high x 32” wide. All items on demo-boards in 4HF106 Market Lamb June 3, 2013 with the knowledge of the area superintendent and Extension Staff. Chang- classes 901, 902 and 903 must be made according to instructions found 4HF110 Feeder Calf June 3, 2013 ing the color of hair at any point will not be allowed. Prohibited substance in the 4-H Rope Manual, EC 7-01-79. Mount the knots in the same position 4HF110 Bucket Calf June 3, 2013 and/or unethical fitting as defined as: the injection, use or administration of as shown in the 4-H Rope Manual. Either manila or synthetic rope may be 4HF105 Breeding Beef June 3, 2013 any drug substance that is prohibited by Federal, State, or Local Law or any used. When halter are exhibited, the tie rope, plus a required second piece 4HF105 Breeding Sheep June 3, 2013 drug that is used in a manner prohibited by Federal, State or Local Law; the of rope must show any three of the following items: 1) end whipping, 2) 4HF105 Cow/Calf Pair June 3, 2013 injection or internal or external administration of any product or material, eye splice, 3) crown splice, 4) rosebud knot, 5) Matthew Walker knot, or 4HF107 Market Swine June 3, 2013 whether gas, solid or liquid, to an animal for the purpose of deception, in- 6) diamond knot. 4HF109 Dairy Goat June 3, 2013 cluding concealing, enhancing or transforming the true conformation, color, CLASS 4HF111 Market Goat June 3, 2013 breed, condition of age or by making the animal appear more sound than H999901 - Rope Display - At least 10 and not more than 12 knots, hitches, F29777 Horse May 10, 2013 otherwise would appear; the administration, use or application of any drug and splices (including two splices) made of 3/8” rope. Include appropriate J. Weigh In - All Market Livestock will be weighed in on entry day and shown or feed additive affection the central nervous system; the administration board title and item labels. The ends of all ropes must be whipped. Judging according to weight. All animals must be held off feed and water from of diuretics for cosmetic purposes, tissue manipulation, removal, surgical consideration will be given to difficulty of items shown on the board. 11:00 am until weigh-in is complete. Those animals not held off feed and attachment or otherwise to change, conceal, enhance or transform the true H999902 - Single Loop or Double Loop Halter - Sheep and goats use water will be disqualified from Rate of Gain Contest. Other methods used conformation or configuration of the animal; any physical or physiological 3/8” rope. See above requirements for halter exhibits. on animals which do not provide true weight or appearance will also be attempt to alter the natural musculature or weight by use of injections or H999903 - Single Loop or Double Loop Halter - Cattle and horses use disqualified. ingested material not conducive to the continued health or marketability of 5/8” or ¾” rope. See above requirements for halter exhibits. K. Inhumane Treatment Of Animals - Abuse of animals in any form will beef, sheep, swine or goat carcasses or the deception. not be allowed. No electric prods or muzzles will be allowed to be used on R. Dress Code - Beef, swine, sheep, dog, rabbit, poultry, and small animal Chase County Livestock/Animal any animal at any time. The use of showing and/or handling practices that exhibitors must wear the official 4-H shirt sold at the Extension Office or FFA General Rules may be considered objectionable or abusive, such as striking or slapping shirt or a white shirt (or blouse) with the 4-H or FFA emblem, armbands will A. General Rule - All Chase County Fair General Livestock Rules also apply (i.e. lambs) and exhibiting the lamb with its feet off the ground, are not not be accepted. If a chevron is worn, it is to be placed on the left side of to 4-H & FFA unless otherwise noted. It is the responsibility of the each acceptable. Halters with throat straps, nose leads, barbed or studded show the shirt (not on the sleeve). No hats, caps, or other types of headgear is exhibitor and parent/guardian to be familiar with all applicable rules and halter chain leads and other equipment determined to be distracting or to be worn. No gum. Hard soled boots or shoes are suggested for safety regulations. severe to the animal by the division superintendent will not be permitted purposes. Only dark colored jeans are permitted when showing livestock. B. Interpretation Of Rules - The Chase County 4-H Council reserves to L. Substitutions - Substitutions between divisions are not allowed (i.e. a Horse exhibitors must wear armbands on a white shirt (or blouse) on the itself the final and absolute right to interpret, amend or add to these rules market lamb cannot be substituted for a breeding sheep entry). An animal left arm above the elbow. A western hat must be worn. Dark blue denim and regulations as its judgment may determine, and to settle and deter- must be shown by the 4-H owner who entered it unless the exhibitor is ex- jeans are to be worn. Belts are recommended. Hard soled boots or shoes mine all matters, questions and differences in regard hereto or otherwise cused by the Division Superintendent because of serious illness, disability are suggested for safety purposes. Specific guidelines are in the horse rule arising out of, connected with, or incident to the fair. due to an injury (e.g. broken arm or leg). An exhibitor who has more than book to be followed. Boot tennis shoes will not be acceptable. All exhibitors C. Violation - All exhibitors are bound by the most current editions of the one animal in a class need not secure approval for another 4-H mem- not following the dress code will be dropped one ribbon placing. Chase County Fair Rules and Regulations set forth by the Chase County ber, eligible to exhibit livestock, to show the additional animal in the class. S. Stalls And Pens - Assignment of stalls and pens will be made by the 4-H Council. Any violation of these Rules and Regulations will be subject Substitute showmen must be a 4-H member exhibiting at a current Chase species Superintendent. You must stall in assigned stall or pen. to disqualification of animal(s); forfeiture of all awards including ribbons, County 4-H & FFA livestock show. All substitute showmen should wear an T. Animals Must Stay In Fenced Area - All animals must remain within trophies, premiums, booster, incentives, livestock sale premiums; penal- exhibitor number identifying him/her as a substitute showman. the fenced area around the livestock barns and show arena. No animals ties prescribed by law; and/or the owner of the animal barred from future M. Only Purples Can Be Champions - Any beef, dairy, sheep, swine, meat will be allowed in parking areas or trailers. participation until such time a reinstatement is made by the 4-H Council. goat, dog, companion animal, poultry or rabbit entry must be awarded a U. Care For Animals - Animals must be securely tied in stalls or in pens un- Penalties apply only to species involved in the incident. first or second purple ribbon in a class to be eligible to compete for cham- less exhibitor is with animal. All animals must be properly feed and watered D. Disputes & Ruling Of Decisions & Formal Protests - If any is- pion or reserve champion. If 1st purple pulls from Champion drive, the 2nd throughout the fair. Stall and pens need to be cleaned daily and the stalls/ sue arises during the Chase County Fair the 4-H Council President, Class purple can compete for Grand Champion. pens must be cleaned by the exhibitor at the end of the fair. Superintendent(s) and the Extension Staff will rule a decision. Formal Pro- N. Back Tags - Each 4-H exhibitor will have their own unique number printed V. Wash Racks - No beef animals will be allowed in the wash rack area on tests must be submitted in writing to the Extension Staff and follow the on a back tag. Exhibitors must have this number on their back while exhibit- lamb show day until the lamb show is over. No lambs will be allowed in the Chase County Grievance Policy. ing animals. wash rack area on beef show day until the beef show is over. E. Courtesy & Cooperation - All exhibitors and families are expected to O. Quality Assurance Training - All exhibitors in beef, dairy cattle, meat W. Judges/Judging - If any exhibitor interferes with the judges in the per- extend courtesy to other exhibitors and their animals. This includes but is goats, poultry, rabbits, sheep and swine must have received Quality Assur- formance of their duties by letter, act or otherwise he/she shall be excused not limited to sharing of show arena for practicing and exercising animals, ance training or testing through a UNL Extension program prior to the fair. from competition and exhibition for such period of time as the 4-H Council show ring courtesy, courtesy of space in barns, etc. Any questions that may Program attendance or completion of a test in the county extension office is may determine and forfeit any awards received at this fair. Any person, arise should be referred to the Superintendent of your show division. required. Completion of training will be certified by county extension staff. not an exhibitor, who interferes with the judges in any manner during the F. County Fair Pre-Entry Deadlines - All 4-H & FFA pre-fair entries are due P. Grooming Of Livestock - Preparation and grooming of an animal should performance of their duties, shall be asked to leave the fairgrounds. in the County Extension Office by July 17, 2013 and must be accompanied be the primary responsibility of the 4-H or FFA exhibitor, however assistance X. Animal Testing & Certification Of Drug Use & Withdrawal - by all fees or entry will not be accepted. To be eligible to compete at the may be provided by other Chase County fair 4-H or FFA exhibitors and/or Each exhibitor will be asked to submit a signed affidavit certifying correct Chase County Fair, all enrollment and entry deadlines must have been met. immediate family members including: brothers, sisters and/or parents/ withdrawal from legal drugs, vaccines or other substances. They will also No exceptions will be made. legal guardian of the exhibitor. No professional groomers will be allowed. certify that their entries have not received any non-approved drugs. Af- G. Eligibility Of Exhibitors - Only those youth enrolled in 4-H and FFA in No clipping of hair or hoof treatments of Market Hogs will be allowed on the fidavits must be turned into Extension Staff before or at time of county fair Chase County are eligible to exhibit in the county fair 4-H & FFA areas. To fairgrounds. weigh-in participate youth, (4-H and FFA) must be enrolled no later than June 1, of Q. Unethical Practices - At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or Any animal entered is subject to any type of testing at the discre- the current year and in the project area they are exhibiting in. Enrollment livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or tion of the 4-H Council, Superintendents, and Extension/FFA Staff and must be done annually. medications shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Any feed/ will be done at the expense of the exhibitor. If the testing indicates the Chase County Age Divisions, unless stated otherwise under the Divisions, substance being fed must be labeled for the specific species and all with- possible use of compounds or drugs not approved for use in the species by are as follows: drawal times must be adhered to. The superintendents & Extension Staff FDA or compounds or drugs used outside the specified withdrawal require- Senior: 15 years and older as of January 1st of the current year. have the right to ask for and see the original containers with labeling. The ments of FDA, these animals will be declared ineligible for competition and Intermediate: 12-14 years old as of January 1st of the current year. following are termed unethical practices and will not be allowed: doctoring, all awards. Junior: 8 -11 years old as of January 1st of the current year. doping, tubing or injecting show animals for body “fill-ins” or the alteration, Y. Health - Superintendents are authorized to refuse any animals showing State Fair - in classes where presence of the 4-H’er is required for judging pur- poses such as animal exhibits, judging contests, presentations and fash- ion show; a 4-H member must be 10 by January 1, 2013, or become 11 years of age during 2013. The last year of eligibility is the calendar year the www.imperialnecountryford.com member becomes 19. Eligible birth date range - January 1, 1993 through December 31, 2004. You must notify the Extension office by the deadline (see 4-H newsletters), if you want your exhibit to go on to State Fair. This ap- Stop by our Dan Russell plies to all advanced entries which include: livestock, dogs, poultry, rabbits, booth for the Fashion Show, presentation, and contests. Don Kelley H. Eligibility Of Animals - All animals exhibited must be identified with the best popcorn Extension Office on appropriate identification papers by the deadline (see Ownership of Animals). Should any individual enter an animal in a name & lemonade in Derek Russell other than that of a bona fide owner or attempt to perpetuate a fraud by the county! misrepresenting any fact, the entry thus made shall not be allowed to com- pete for or receive any award, and the owner shall be barred from this show until reinstated. Any 4-H project animal that has been offered for auction, where the intent of the auction is change of ownership, is ineligible for the 4-H livestock classes at the Chase County Fair or the Nebraska State Fair. I. Ownership Of Animals - All livestock must be owned by the exhibitor '+.#0' *!-3,207$-0" ',! who entered it and certified on identification forms (ownership affidavits) and must be on file in the Extension Office by the deadlines listed below. All Hwy. 61 & East 5th, Imperial, NE (308) 882-4323 1-800-255-9762 page 32 signs of infections, contagious, communicable diseases or which are other- Condition of trimming of feet E. Market Steers - 1000 lbs and up. wise dangerous to other people or animals being shown. Cleanliness F. Market Heifers - 900 lbs and up. Z. National Code Of Show Ring Ethics - The Chase County Fair will im- Trimming and grooming G. Participants may enter a maximum of 2 market beef, 4 market swine, and/ pose all rules of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) Condition of hair, coat, or fleece or 4 market sheep for the contest. Designation of the animal(s) must be National Code of Show Ring Ethic (may be found at SW4.unl.edu). Any Tack, when used made on the fair pre-registration sheet due to the Extension Office by July violation of the Code of Show Ring Ethics will result in forfeiture of all pre- Exhibitor’s Appearance 17th. A $5.00 fee will be charged per animal and is due when pre-registra- mium/booster/incentive monies and awards. The Chase County 4-H Coun- C. Courtesy/Attitude - 5 points tions are turned into the office. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If the entry fee cil holds the right to determine other penalties deemed necessary. Courtesy (to officials and other exhibitors) is not paid by the county fair scanning date, the livestock will not be eligible Rate Of Gain Contests - Market Beef and Market Hog rate of gain contests are Showmanship scored each round of each division. Appearance of Animal and for the contest. based on the amount of weight each animal gains from the initial weigh-in Exhibitor’s Appearance will be scored only on the first round of each division for a CLASS date to county fair weigh-in date. All animals must weigh in at the official total of 20 points in first round and a total of 15 points in rounds 2-4. G902901 - Market Swine weigh-in day for the specie to be eligible to participate. The animal with the Sixty Five (65) possible points if there are 4 departments. Tie breakers will be G902902 - Market Sheep highest rate of daily gain will be the winner. Animals with methods used on in order of priority (1) points from the showmanship division (2) points from the G902903 - Market Beef them which do not provide true weight or appearance will be disqualified. appearance of the exhibitor (3) points from appearance of the animal (4) oldest All animals weighing in at initial weigh-in and county fair weigh-in will be exhibitor. Division 903 - Beef - Steers under 1000 pounds and heifers under 900 pounds eligible for competition in rate of gain contest. Awards: will show in a progress class. They are not eligible for grand or reserve Showmanship - Animals may only be shown in showmanship by the exhibitor Division Champions: Will receive Jackets champion. No intact males allowed in classes except the bull classes. All that entered the animal. The exhibitor of the animal must be declared at Division Reserve Champions: Senior-Rosette; Intermediate-Rosette; Junior-Ro- cattle must stay on the fairgrounds until official release time (posted in the time of the county fair weigh-in. No changes will be allowed after weigh- sette the barns) except either a dam and offspring or a single offspring that is in is complete. Showmanship will be divided into three age divisions for All other participants will receive a ribbon. still nursing may be entered in the fair on show day and then released fol- beef, sheep, swine and horse. Junior 8-11 years old, Intermediate 12-14 Round Robin Showmanship - Junior lowing the show to return home (i.e. cow/calf pairs, bucket calves, stocker years old and Senior 15-18 years old. In rabbit, poultry and dog the show- Round Robin Showmanship - Intermediate feeders) manship classes will be divided into two age divisions: Junior 8-12 years Round Robin Showmanship - Senior CLASS old and Senior 13-18 years old. Cat will have one showmanship class. G903901 - Market Beef - (Limit 2 Steers And 1 Heifer) Herdsmanship - Each club will compete for Herdsmanship. $25.00 prize will Market Livestock Auction Rules & Regulations G903902 - Pen Of 3 Market Beef - Must Be Declared By March 31 be given out to the top club by species. Consideration will be given to 1. The Chase County Fair Livestock Auction will be co-sponsored by the Chase G903903 - Summer Yearling Heifer - Born May 1 - August 31 the general appearance, sanitation, neatness and individual names above County 4-H Council, Livestock Auction Committee and the Chase County G903904 - Junior Yearling Heifer - Born January 1 - April 30 exhibits. Fair Board. G903905 - Summer Yearling Bulls - Born May 1 - August 31 The following point system will be used. 2. The marketing committee will be a sub-committee of the 4-H Council. Auc- G903906 - Junior Yearling Bulls - Born January 1 - April 30 • 50% - Cleanliness of alley and stalls. Stalls: clean and neat; bedding tion chairman will be Lloyd Wilson. G903907 - Bull Calf - Born within the current year clean and fresh; feed and feed pans and buckets clean and in place. 3. 4-H & FFA members may sell only one project market animal in each divi- G903908 - Cow/Calf - Must exhibit cow and calf Alleys: Exhibitor’s share of alley area kept clean; kept free of equip- sion of beef, swine and sheep, and only 2 of the 3 projects. (Breeding G903909 - Stocker/Feeder Calf - (Limit 2). Born January 1 - June 1 of ment; dust kept under control with proper sprinkling. Livestock, Stocker/Feeders, Bucket Calves and Pen of Three animals are not current year • 20% - Arrangements of exhibits including feed, tack and show equip- eligible.) G903910 - Junior Showmanship - 8-11 Year Olds ment. 4. A selling fee will be deducted from gross sales for advertising and buyer G903911 - Intermediate Showmanship - 12-14 Year Olds • 20% - Exhibit identification signs and awards clearly in place. recognition. G903912 - Senior Showmanship - 15-19 Year Olds • 10% - Courtesy and conduct of exhibitor(s). 5. Auction animals will use beginning fair weigh-in weights for sale weights. G903913 - National Western Stock Show - Catch A Calf Herdsmanship will begin Tuesday morning and final herdsmanship will be checked 6. In order to participate at the Nebraska State Fair, AK-SAR-BEN or other on Sunday after final clean-up. 4-H sanctioned shows, purple ribbon animals will be asked to withdraw Division 905 - Bucket Calf - A bucket calf must be an orphan or newborn calf from the Grand Championship competition. Members with grand or reserve not on it’s mother; male or female; dairy, beef, or cross; hand fed with nip- Round Robin - The showmanship contest will be divided into 3 divisions in each champions will be required to participate in the auction. In the case that ple bucket or bottle. Select and/or purchase a calf born between January department (beef, horse, sheep and swine) and will show in this order: a member has a grand champion and a reserve champion in the same 1 and June 1 of current project year within two weeks of birth. The animals Senior Division 15-19 year olds, Intermediate Division 12-14 year olds, species the Grand Champion MUST sell. If an exhibitor has the Grand (or will be judged on a) health and condition of calf; b) showmanship, which Junior Division 8-11 year olds. Ages based as of Jan. 1 of the current year. Reserve) Champion in all three species the exhibitor must choose the two includes how clean the animal is (this is not a fitting contest); c) knowledge Showmanship contests be held at of each livestock shows (beef, horse, sheep champion animals he/she will sell. of project; and d) tameness of the calf. All calves will be shown in a halter and swine). Animals shown must be owned by the showman. The Champion and 7. Auction order will be determined by the judge on show day by order of rib- and the 4-H’er may or may not use a show stick. If shown, a calf should Reserve Showman from each department will compete using the same animals bon placing. probably be at least 90 days of age. Project is limited to 4-H’ers 8-11 years in a Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Round Robin Showmanship Contest. Should 8. Members are responsible for feeding and watering animals until shipped to old only. Bucket calves cannot be shown in Junior Showmanship. Bucket an exhibitor be champion or reserve champion in more than one (1) department, slaughter. Calves may be released immediately following the show. Calves should the exhibitor will select the department to represent and the third, fourth, etc. 9. Horse, dog, rabbits, goats, poultry, cats, small animals, caged birds, tropical be washed and combed only. Clipping is optional. Bucket calves are not ranked showman will represent the department. fish, breeding livestock, stocker/feeders, bucket calves and pen of three eligible for beef showmanship classes. Exhibitors must be 8-11 years of Each exhibitor will show each different department’s animal for 5 minutes. Senior animals will be the only livestock eligible for booster funds. Market beef, age as of January 1 to exhibit in this class. Calves need to be born in the showmen will show senior exhibitor animals, intermediate showmen will show market swine and market sheep will not be eligible for booster funds regard- year they are shown. intermediate exhibitor animals, junior showmen will show junior exhibitor animals. less of sale participation. CLASS The exhibitor is to show his/her own animal first then proceed down the line until 10. Selling an animal in the livestock auction results in loss of ownership. The G905901 - Bucket Calf every animal has been shown in each department. Senior showmen will start penalty for any 4-H or FFA member breaking the rule is the exhibitor will be the Round Robin contest, after completion of each area, the contest will move to ineligible to show all livestock projects at the county fair the following year. DIVISION 907 - Sheep - SCRAPIES TAGS: all ewes (breeding and market) and the intermediate showmen and then the junior showmen. When contest is called 11. Any 4-H or FFA member wishing to retain ownership of their animal, for rams, have to have the scrapie tags before they will be able to be tagged to begin the exhibitor and animals will be ready. New exhibitor numbers will be whatever reason, will not participate in the livestock auction. and identified to be eligible to compete at any 4-H show. All tags must be provided and must be worn on his/her back. in place to exhibit at the county fair. No intact males allowed in classes Scoring for contest: except Ram classes. A. Showmanship - 10 points Division 902 - Carcass Contest CLASS Control of animal by exhibitor GUIDELINES G907901 - Ram - 1 Year And Over Poise and coolness of exhibitor A. The carcass contest is open to all 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the G907902 - Ram Lamb - 1 Year And Under Skill in showing market beef, market swine, and market sheep projects. G907903 - Ewe - 1 Year And Over Continuous attention B. Officially tagged and identified animals to be entered in this competition G907904 - Ewe Lamb - 1 Year And Under Keeping animals placed to advantage shall meet the following minimum and maximum weight requirements at G907905 - Market Lamb - Limit 4. Must Be At Least 80 Pounds To Show For Keeping themselves in proper position weigh-in: Champion. Knowledge of projects (questions asked by judge) C. Market Swine - 230 lbs and up. G907906 - Junior Showmanship - 8-11 Year Olds B. Appearance of Animal - 5 points (only judged in first round) D. Market Lamb - 100 lbs and up. G907907 - Intermediate Showmanship - 12-14 Year Olds
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Swine to G909931 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds CLASS be exhibited shall originate directly from a herd not under quarantine for G700901 - Large Fowl- American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental, pseudo rabies. Under no circumstances may swine under quarantine for Department 800 - Rabbit other Standard Breeds pseudo rabies be exhibited. Only swine, not showing signs of infectious, Rabbit Showmanship Contest Rules - Information on rabbit showmanship is G700902 - Bantam Chickens -Game Class, Single Comb Clean legged, Rose contagious, and\or communicable diseases, will be allowed to show. No found in 4-H 339, Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits and videocassette, 40-VC-16, Rabbit Comb Clean Legged, All Other Comb Clean Legged, Feathered Legged intact males allowed. Showmanship. Both are available from county extension office. Class, Other Standard Breeds CLASS A. Basis for judging-showmanship is based on grooming and training of the G700903 - Ducks - Heavy Weight, Medium Weight, Light Weight G906901 - Market Swine - Limit 4 rabbit and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must G700904 - Bantam Ducks G906902 - Junior Showmanship - 8-11 Year Olds vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merit of the rabbit. Primar- G700905 - Goose G906903 - Intermediate Showmanship - 12-14 Year Olds ily showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in presenting and explaining the G700906 - Turkeys G906904 - Senior Showmanship - 15-19 Year Olds rabbit before the judge. The excellence of the rabbit is not considered in G700907 - Production Trios scoring. G700908 - Other Division 908 - Goat - Scrapies Tags: All Does (breeding and market) and Bucks B. The judges may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of the G700909 - Junior Poultry Showmanship - 8-11 years old have to have the scrapies tags at the time of identification to be eligible to routine. G700910 -Senior Poultry Showmanship - 12 years and older compete at any 4-H show. All scrapies tags must be in place to exhibit at C. Maximum length of showmanship presentations is four minutes. Exhibitors the county fair. will be timed. Division 100 - Companion Animal Show Including Cat CLASS Class Descriptions: Entries in the Companion Animal Show are judged on the G908901 - Dairy Goat Market overall health and appearance of the animal, and the exhibitor’s presenta- G908902 - Meat Goat CLASS tion and knowledge of the animal: not judged according to breed standards. G908903 - Showmanship G800002 - Single Fryer, 3 ½ to 5 ½ lbs under 69 days of age Mixed breed animals can be entered and identification is not required. G800003 - Meat Pen of Three, 3 ½ to 5 ½ lbs under 69 days of age • Poster division (#12) can include entries covering any companion ani- Division 909 - Light Horse - Boot tennis shoes will not be allowed! No family G800004 - Roaster, over 5 ½ lbs mal (including reptiles, companion birds, or others). Poster should be members may use the same horse in the same event!! the size of one full standard poster (should not exceed 22”x28”) board. G909901 - Halter Breeding, Fancy and Commercial Breed Exhibitors should make a poster with information on the proper care of G909902 - Weanling CLASS a companion animal (may include companion animals not exhibited in G909903 - Yearling Filly G800901 - Junior Doe or Buck - Under Eight Months the Companion Animal Show). G909904 - Yearling Stallion G800902 - Senior Doe or Buck - Over Eight Months A. Show Procedures: Exhibitors must be present at time of showing. Animals G909905 - Mare - 2-4 Years Old G800903 - Pet Rabbit - Any Rabbit not recognized by the American Rabbit must be housed in a cage at all times of the show unless asked to remove G909906 - Gelding - 2-4 Years Old Breeders Association them by the judge. If being shown in a travel cage, exhibitors should bring G909907 - Mare - 5 -9 Years Old G800905 - Junior Rabbit Showmanship - 8-11 years old photographs of the animal’s normal habitat. G909908 - Gelding - 5 -9 Years Old G800906 - Senior Rabbit Showmanship - 12 years and older a. Each exhibitor will be asked to give a short “showmanship” presenta- G909909 - Aged Mare - 10 Years Old And Older Fancy Breed Rabbits—American Fuzzy lop, American Sable, Belgian Hare, Britan- tion on their animal. The characteristics, health, and care of the animal G909910 - Aged Gelding - 10 Years Old And Older nia Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, English Spot, Florida White, should be provided in this presentation. Following the presentation, ex- French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Jersey Woolie, lilac, Holland hibitors will be interviewed on knowledge of their animal and its care. Showmanship lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin b. The judge will evaluate the participant on the following basis: animal G909911 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, Standard Chinchilla, Tan. health and wellbeing - 35 points, cage evaluation (appropriateness of G909912 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds Commercial Breed Rabbits—American, American Chinchilla, American Fuzzy Lop, travel housing as well as description of everyday housing) - 25 points, G909913 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds Beveren, Californian, Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, and overall knowledge and presentation skills - 40 points. Crème D’Argent, English Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Gi- c. See 4-H Companion Animal Judging Sheet for more complete break- Pleasure ant Chinchilla, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox. down of points available. G909914 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds d. Participant should bring animal, adequate cage and accessories, com- G909915 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds Division 700- Poultry pleted health certificate for cats and ferrets, and pictures of normal G909916 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds Poultry Show Rules display if appropriate. A. Health Requirements - Health certificate not required for poultry. No ad- B. Housing: Cats must be brought in durable plastic or wire carriers (not card- Horsemanship ditional testing requirements for Nebraska origin poultry. board). Cats will remain in carriers or other appropriate cage provided by G909917 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds B. Breeds - To be eligible for breed exhibition, cockerel, pullet, cock or hen the exhibitor except for when being judged. The exhibitor may provide food, G909918 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds chicken entries must be fair representatives of one of the breeds listed in water, and litter for the cat in the carrier if necessary. Exhibitors may want G909919 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds the American Standard of Perfection. to provide a cover for the carrier to prevent their cat from seeing other cats. C. Minimum Weights - The minimum weights for exhibition birds will be as Suggested: ALL CATS MUST BE SHOWN ON A LEASH and be on a leash at Reining stated in the American Standard of Perfection and the Bantam Standard. any time they are removed from the carrier/cage. G909920 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds D. Trio - A pen of egg production birds can be hybrids, crossbred or purebred a. All other animals should be brought in appropriate housing either their G909921 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds and shall consist of 3 sexually mature females. Egg production females will normal cage or a durable plastic or wire travel cage (not cardboard). G909922 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds be judged for production qualities only and need not necessarily conform Cages must be secure. Exhibitors should provide water and food for all to breed standards. animals as appropriate. If a cage/enclosure is deemed inappropriate Pole Bending E. Rules for Bantam & Other Poultry - The rules for standard size chickens by the show superintendent, the exhibitor will not be allowed to show. G909923 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds apply equally to bantams, waterfowl and turkey where applicable. C. Health & Vaccinations: All animals should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, G909924 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds F. Entries Must be 4-H Project Birds - All poultry exhibited must be grown in a ringworm, any internal and external parasite and infectious disease. Re- G909925 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds 4-H member’s project. quired veterinary checks will be performed on each animal entering the Poultry showmanship contest rules show. If any signs of these external parasites or other contagious health Barrels A. Basis for judging-showmanship is based on grooming and training for the conditions are presented, exhibitors will be asked to leave without being G909926 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds bird and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must allowed into the show area. It is highly recommended that a veterinary G909927 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merit of the bird. Primarily check is performed or preventative measures are taken prior to the show to G909928 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in presenting and explaining the ensure the animal is free of external parasites. ALL DECISIONS OF SHOW bird before the judge. The excellence of the bird is not considered in scor- OFFICIALS ARE FINAL. If an animal shows the possibility of being conta- Trail - To compete in the Trail class at the Chase County Fair, participants must ing. gious, it will be considered a danger to the other animals in the show and have completed Horse Advancement Levels I and II by July 1st of current B. There will be a four minute time limit to complete the showmanship presen- will not be allowed to show. Animals that pose a danger to others will not year. Participants must have completed Advancement Levels I and II by May tation. Exhibitors will be timed. be allowed to enter the building.
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Dogs with AKC degrees will show as follows: “CD” degree must show in Show Guidelines 4-H 420 http://go.unl.edu/4h420 - to determine class feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of Graduate Novice or higher; “CDX” or “UD” degree must show in Utility. entry. Wither heights of all agility dogs must be included with advanced en- the show. Proof of vaccinations must be sent in with registration. Partici- 7. The dog will stay in its highest attained class. A ‘new’ handler will enter tries. Level 1 is run on-leash. One of each obstacle noted in each level are pants should have their veterinarian fill out and sign the “Nebraska State such class. mandatory and duplicate obstacles may be added to make up quantities of Fair Cat/Ferret Vaccination Record Form”. Exhibitors will not be allowed to D. Disqualified Dogs - Females in season will not be permitted to be obstacles in each level. Obstacle equipment needing repair or deemed un- show without a signed Vaccination record form. shown. Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the safe by judge will be excluded from the competition. Judges determine the E. Ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies and have a completed health form judge or superintendent. Lame or crippled dogs will not be permitted to arrangements of the obstacles on the course. Obstacles in course should signed by the administering veterinarian submitted with registration infor- show if it is determined by a show superintendent that it is affecting the be numbered to note the obstacle order for the course. Course maps will mation. health of the dog. be made available and posted at time of show registration in designated F. 4-H’ers vaccinating their own cats must provide proof by including a state- E. Age of Dog - A dog that is exhibited at the State Fair must be 6 months or area(s). ment from their vet on the Vaccination Record Form or by including the older. Agility Jump heights - measure dogs at withers to determine jump height: vaccination labels on the form and having it signed by a parent. A rabies F. Baiting - Baiting with food or a toy is not permitted and is cause for Dogs 11 inches or less - 4 inches, vaccination is federally mandated to be given by a Certified Veterinarian disqualification. Handlers may use baiting action without food or toys in Dogs over 11 inches up to and including 14 inches - 8 inches, ONLY. This vaccination must be current and include a veterinarian signature showmanship. The judge has the authority to disqualify violators. Dogs over 14 inches up to and including 18 inches - 12 inches, on the Vaccination Record Form. G. Exhibitors Responsibility - Dogs are not allowed on the floor except Dogs over 18 inches - 16 inches. G. If a cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. This will be a point of while in the show ring or 30 minutes prior to the class for check-in. CLEAN- judging during the competition. No expectant or nursing mother animals UP shall be the EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY. This includes all areas while G702010 - Level 1 - Dundy and Hitchcock Counties Only - 6 obstacles - may be entered in the show. on the show site. Dogs should use the designated dog run area. 3 bar jumps which have two bars each, short dog walk, pause box or table, H. Number of Entries Per Exhibitor: An exhibitor may make no more than one H. Non-entered dogs and puppies are not allowed in the grooming area or on and tunnel (open). entry per class with a maximum of four entries total. the arena floor. I. Age of Animals: All animals must be weaned prior to show. Minimum age I. Substitutions - A dog may be substituted for showmanship classes only of animals to be shown: if it is injured or dies following the entry deadline. No substitutions may be DEPARTMENT J - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION I. Cats: 4 months made in obedience classes. A substitute can be selected from the exhibi- Superintendents - Jason Speck, Jeremy Vlasin, Dan Andrews II. Ferrets: 4 months tor’s household family or from the household where the originally entered AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS III. Chinchillas: 7 weeks dog resides. Dog(s) may be substituted only if a superintendent is directly UTILITY IV. Guinea pigs: 4 weeks consulted prior to the Show date. A Nebraska State Fair Dog Show Vaccina- To include items/tools used in or about the Ag Mechanics facility. J905000 LARGE ITEMS -- (wagons, trailers) V. Gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats: 4 weeks tion Form must be completed for all substitution dogs and received by the J905010 MEDIUM ITEMS -- (carts, welding tables, presses, engine hoists, engine VI. Hedgehogs: 5 weeks superintendent prior to the show date. stands) VII. Pet rabbits: 9 weeks J905020 SMALL ITEMS -- (splash blocks, tool boxes, foot scrapers, stools, car CLASS Division 700 - Dog Showmanship - Each class will be judged on handler’s ramps, jack stands) G100901- Short Hair Cat or Kitten appearance (10%), grooming and conditioning of dog (20%), coordination PRODUCTION G100902 - Long Hair Cat or Kitten of the dog and handler (50%), and general knowledge (20%). To include items/tools used in crop or livestock production. G100903 - Cat Showmanship CLASS J905100 LARGE ITEMS -- (loading chute, bale carrier, hog carrier) G100904 - Other Companion Animal not Listed G700901 - Junior Showmanship - 8-11 years old J905110 MEDIUM ITEMS -- (stock panels, sheep blocker) G100003 - Ferret G907902 - Senior Showmanship - 12 years and older J905120 SMALL ITEMS -- (post driver, post puller, troughs) G100004 - Chinchilla POWER G100005 - Guinea Pig Division 701 -Dog Obedience To include items/tools which incorporate an electric, hydraulic, and/or fuel motor G100006 - Gerbil CLASS as a power source to perform a function. (Equipment must be prepared for display G100007 - Hamster G701010 - Beginning Novice Division A - Handler and the dog being shown in the power category.) G100008 - Mouse are both in their first year of county, state 4-H, or any other dog show experi- J905200 LARGE ITEMS -- (large sprayers) J905210 MEDIUM ITEMS -- (log splitter) G100009 - Rat ence. Dog being shown may not have completed an AKC “leg” toward a “CD” J905220 SMALL ITEMS -- (small sprayer) G100010- Hedgehog degree. For example, an exhibitor in their second year of county competition HORTICULTURE G100011 - Poster is not eligible for Division A, even though this is the first year at State Fair. To include items/tools used around the lawn/garden for recreation or improve- All exercises must be performed on a six-foot leash. Dogs must heel includ- ment purposes. Dog ing figure 8; Stand for examination; come on recall; long sit for one minute J905300 LARGE ITEMS -- (grills, smokers, planters, mini-sprayers) Dog Eligibility - Exhibitor should provide primary care and training for the dog. and long down for three minutes. J905310 MEDIUM ITEMS -- (picnic tables, patio seats, patio table) The dog should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for by the exhibitor the major- G701020 - Beginning Novice Division B - Beginning dogs with experienced J905320 SMALL ITEMS -- (plant stands, planter boxes, signs) ity of the year. handlers and dogs that have not earned a purple in Division A or B. Han- REFURBISHING A. Vaccination - All dogs must be immunized for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo dlers may repeat this class until the dog has earned a purple ribbon or J905400 – LARGE REFURBISHING (tractors) and rabies. The Nebraska State Fair Dog Show Vaccination Record Form award. All exercises must be performed on a six-foot leash. Dogs must heel J905410 – MEDIUM REFURBISHING (lawn mowers, tillers, power garden items) must be filled out and signed by a veterinarian and returned as part of the including figure 8; Stand for examination; come on recall; long sit for one J905420 – SMALL REFURBISING (antique farm tools) Advanced Entry. minute and long down for three minutes. B. Number of Entries Per Exhibitor - An exhibitor may make no more G701030 - Novice - Dogs must heel on leash including figure 8; stand for exami- DISPLAY BOARDS than two entries. For example, an exhibitor may make two entries in obedi- nation off leash, heel free; come on recall off leash, long sit for one minute Each display board shall be 18” x 24” x 3/8”. Welding boards shall identify: 1) kind of weld; 2) position; 3) amperage; 4) elec- ence, or, one entry in obedience and one entry in showmanship. A dog can off leash and long down for three minutes off leash. trode size; 5)AWS number; and 6) thickness or dimension of metal. be entered in only one obedience class. A 4-H member can be entered in G701030 - Graduate Novice - Dogs must heel on leash; stand for examination Minimum of 8, and maximum of 10, welds per board. Welds shall be attached only one showmanship class. off leash; heel free including figure 8; drop on recall; long sit for three min- so all sides are available for evaluation. Judges will deduct points if welds are C. Advancement Levels in Obedience Classes - The following applies utes and long down for five minutes both with handler out of sight. mounted solid. No specific welds are required; however, welds must differ from to progression within obedience classes for State Fair: G701050 - Open-All exercises off leash. Heel free and figure 8; drop on recall; one another by at least position, electrode size, AWS number, thickness or dimen- 1. Exhibitors enter equal to or above the class level of participation at retrieve on flat; retrieve over high jump; broad jump; long sit for three min- sion of metal, or kind of weld. county or unit fair as entered in this calendar year. utes and long down for five minutes, both with handler out of sight. Refer to J905500 -- ARC 2. Experienced handlers are those showing for the second year or more at Guidelines for Nebraska 4-H Dog Shows for jump heights/distances. J905510 -- MIG/TIG any dog show, including AKC, fun matches, etc. G701060 - Utility - The dog will perform five exercises- the signal exercise; the J905520 -- Gas Welding/Brazing 3. Handlers and beginning dogs may show only one year in Division A. If scent discrimination exercise with leather and metal objects; the directed J905540 -- Electrical - Must include at least 1 switch, 2 types of splices, 1 light continuing as a team, both must advance to Division B. retrieve; moving stand and examination; directed jumping. Exhibitors must fixture or receptacle. 4. Dog and handler in Division B or higher must advance to the next obe- supply their own scent articles and gloves for the directed retrieve. J905550 -- PLUMBING - Must use 3 types of pipe, (copper, plastic & steel); sol- dience class upon receiving a purple ribbon or class award, except dering, flare fitting, glued joint, & a steel threaded joint are required. Open Obedience may repeat the class once. Division 702 - Agility - Dundy and Hitchcock Counties ONLY - Agility will J905560 -- Advanced Electrical or Plumbing -- contains controls, values, timers, motors, etc. 5. There is no limit on the number of years a dog may be shown in the follow those procedures and classes described in Nebraska 4-H Dog Show CROPS J906100 Oats, Current Year J906200 Winter Wheat, Current Year J906300 Grain Sorghum, Previous Fall 5#**"0'**',% ,"5#**1#04'!# J906350 Grain Sorghum (10 heads-10” sheath of Heads), Current Year, Wrapped or Tied s 'ROSCH HANDLES ALL SIZE OF WELLS IRRIGATION DOMESTIC AND LIVESTOCK J906400 Shelled Yellow Corn, Previous Fall s 'ROSCH SERVICES ALL TYPES OF WELLS RANGING FROM WINDMILLS TO LARGE IRRIGATION WELLS J906401 Shelled White Corn, Previous Fall J906450 Ears of Corn, Yellow (10 ears), Current Year s 'ROSCH 3ELLS AND 3ERVICES J906451 Ears of Corn, White (10 ears), Current Year Western Land Roller Turbine Pumps J906475 Stalks of Corn, Yellow (3 Stalks- include washed roots), Current Year, No pots or buckets. Serving our customers J906476 Stalks of Corn, White (3 Stalks- include washed roots), Current for more than 75 years Year, No pots or buckets. %LIM=B'LLCA;NCIH!I 'H= and operating in seven J906480 Shelled Popcorn, Previous Fall #OLORADO ,ICENSE .O other locations. J906481 Ears of Popcorn, (10 ears), Current Year J906482 Stalks of Popcorn, (3 Stalks- include washed roots), Current Year, No pots or buckets. Nate Vitosh, Imperial and Ogallala Manager Bud Dyke, . (WY )MPERIAL .% Sales Rep. J906500 Soybeans, Previous Fall s 9UMA #OLORADO J906550 Soybeans Plants (6 stalks cut at ground level), Current Year, Wrapped .ATE #ELL #ELLULAR or Tied J906600 Small Grains (Sheath of Heads 2” in diameter, 24” stems), Current page 35 Year HOME GARDEN FOOD BASKET DISPLAY J909124 Petunia J906625 Alfalfa sheath This exhibit is a quality selection of from 6-10 different kinds and/or varieties of J909125 Poinsettia J906630 Alfalfa, One Slab of Bale mature vegetables and/or fruits. Any combination of vegetables and fruits may J909126 Any Other J906635 Brome or Native Grass, One Slab of Bale be used. CACTI J906650 Other, Wrapped or Tied J909060 Home Garden Food Basket Display (single exhibitor) J909130 Single Cacti J909061 Chapter Garden Food Basket Display (needs to be comprised of J909131 Desert Garden – All Cacti RANGE BOARDS produce from three members) HANGING BASKETS All Range Boards shall be 36” x 36” & 3/8” thick. Mounted range plants must J909141 Airplane (Spider) Fern be on the list of important range plants (Table #1, Range Judging Handbook for HOUSE PLANTS J909142 Asparagus Fern Nebraska, E.C. 1-37-78). Mounted range plants must include roots, stem, and FFA members may exhibit a total of 10 entries from (House Plants) with only 1 J909143 Boston Fern head. The Board shall not be covered by a plastic material. (one) entry per sub class. (Examples – only 1 Angelwing Begonia from J909100, J909144 English Ivy The exhibit must show the name of the exhibitor, chapter, and each range plant only 1 Coleus from J909103, only 1 African Violet from J909120, etc) J909145 Jews (one variety) shall be identified as follows: common name, scientific name, forage value, sea- The exhibit is judged on the quality of the plant, not the container. Elaborate and J909146 Philodendrons (one variety) son of growth, and life span. expensive containers will not be considered in the judging of the plant. J909147 Pothos J906700 - Display Board at least 15 range plants. FOLIAGE PLANT J909148 Swedish Ivy J909100 Angelwing Begonia J909149 Several Varieties Combined (3 or more) HORTICULTURE J909101 Arrowhead J909150 Any Other INDIVIDUAL VEGETABLES & FRUITS J909102 Bromelaid POTTED PLANTS Vegetables & fruits will be judged on the following criteria: 1) Uniformity, 2) ma- J909103 Coleus J909151 Herb turity, 3) correct number, 4) preparation, 5) full size, 6) good color, 7) shape, 8) J909104 Coral Berry J909152 Miniature Rose firm, 9) free of damage by insects, disease or mechanical injury. J909105 Complant J909153 Ornamental Pepper (w/peppers) FFA Members are eligible to show one (1) exhibit of vegetables and fruits in each J909106 Croton J909154 Several Varieties Combined (3 or more) sub-class unless noted otherwise after each class or sub-class. J909107 Dracaena J909155 Unique Potted Plant (any rare or unusual plant, specified variety) J909001 Apples, red (5 specimens with 1” stem) J909108 Dumbcane J909156 Any Other J909002 Apples, yellow (5 specimens with 1” stem) J909109 Gold Dust J909157 Terrarium/Dish Gardens J909003 Beans, yellow (10 pods w/calyx (stem) J909110 Jade HERBS J909004 Beans, green (10 pods w/calyx (stem) J909111 Marble Pepparonia All herbs need to be five stems freshly cut from the garden and displayed in a J909005 Beets (5 specimens w/tops 1/2” long & tap root) J909112 Peace Lily vase of water. J909006 Broccoli (1 specimen over 3” diameter and 6” long stock) J909113 Pothos J909401 Basil J909007 Cabbage (1 specimen, loose leaves removed, at least 2 layers of J909114 Rubber Plant J909402 Chive sound green outer leaves left on, trim root smooth w/base of leaves) J909115 Schefflera J909403 Dill J909008 Carrots (5 specimens, top 1” - 1 1/2” long w/tap root) J909116 Shrimp Plant J909404 Lavender J909009 Cauliflower (1 specimen, trim leaves even w/top, remove older J909117 Snake Plant J909405 Mint leaves, cut stem below last remaining leaf) J909118 Weeping Fig Tree J909406 Oregano J909010 Celery (1 specimen with roots and stalks intact) J909119 Any Other J909407 Parsley J909011 Cucumbers (3 slicing, leave 1/2” stem) POTTED FLOWERING PLANT J909408 Rosemary J909012 Cucumbers (5 pickling, leave 1/2” stem) J909120 African Violet J909409 Sage J909013 Eggplant (2 specimens with 1 1/2” stem) J909121 Begonia J909410 Thyme J909014 Gourds (5 specimens, mixed types with 1/2 - 1” stem) J909122 Chrysanthemum J909411 Tarragon J909015 Gourds (5 specimens, single variety with 1/2 - 1” stem) J909123 Geranium J909412 Other Herbs J909016 Gourd, (Most Unique speciman) (1 gourd per exhibitor, maximum of 5 entries per chapter) J909017 Melon, musk or honeydew, (3 specimens, stems removed) J909018 Okra (5 specimens, 1/2 - 1” stem) J909019 Onions, yellow (5 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1” - 1 1/2” stem, trim root to 3/4”) J909020 Onions, red (5 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1” - 1 BUY IN JULY! 1/2” stem, trim root to 3/4”) J909021 Onions, white (5 specimens, remove only one layer of skin, leave 1” - Order your Chase County Fair tickets 1 1/2” stem, trim root to 3/4”) in July and get $5 off per ticket! J909022 Parsnips (3 specimen, top 1”-1 1/2”long w/tap root) J909023 Pepper, Jalapeno (3 specimens, leave 1/2” - 1” stem) 36 Last Re- vised Date 5/1/13 J909024 Pepper, Hungarian wax pepper (3 specimens, leave 1/2” - 1” August 10-18, 2013 Volume Discount Deal! Reserved seating in the grandstand and stem) Buy 10 or more tickets at once, and get $5 off per ticket! J909025 Pepper, other hot peppers, (3 specimens, leave 1/2” - 1” stem) bleachers Friday and Saturday. J909026 Pepper, sweet banana peppers, (3 specimens, leave 1/2” - 1” Standing in front of stage. stem) Order Your Tickets by Phone at 800-472-3247, J909027 Pepper, sweet bell peppers, (3 specimens, leave 1/2” - 1” stem) Beer, Pop & Water Available J909028 Potatoes, red (5 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub) During Concerts. online at www.chasecountyfair.com J909029 Potatoes, russet (5 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub) J909030 Potatoes, white (5 specimens, can be washed but do not scrub) www.chasecountyfair.com or mail your order form to: J909031 Pumpkin, field type (1 specimen with 1” - 1 1/2” stem) J909032 Pumpkin, largest by weight and an acceptable degree of CHASE COUNTY FAIR TICKETS quality (1 specimen with 1” – 1 1/2” stem) 800-472-3247 Box 517, Imperial, NE 69033 J909033 Pumpkin, small, less than 4” in diameter (3 specimens with 1/2” stem) J909034 Pumpkin, most unusual (5 entries per chapter) J909035 Rhubarb (5 stalks, pulled from ground, with the leaf cut in a 2 inch fan) J909036 Squash, acorn (2 specimens, leave 1” stem) J909037 Squash, zucchini (2 specimens, leave 1” stem) J909038 Squash, yellow, straight neck, (2 specimens, leave 1” stem) J909039 Squash, yellow, crooked neck, (2 specimens, leave 1” stem) J909040 Squash, any other variety (2 specimens, leave 1” stem) J909041 Sweet corn, (3 ears, do not remove husks, trim silk to within 1” of top of husk, 1” - 2” long shank) J909042 Sweet potatoes, red gold (5 specimens, can be washed, do not scrub) J909043 Sweet potatoes, yellow (5 specimens, can be washed, do not scrub) J909044 Tomatoes, red (5 specimens, with 3/4” or larger stem) J909045 Tomatoes, yellow (5 specimens, with 3/4” or larger stem) J909046 Tomatoes, cherry (10 specimens, 1 1/2” or less in diameter, with 1/2” or longer stem) J909047 Tomatoes, Roma (5 specimens, 3/4” stem) J909048 Turnips (3 specimens, 1 1/2 - 2” top) Wednesday, J909049 Watermelon, oblong type (1 specimen) J909050 Watermelon, round type (1 specimen) Friday, August 16 Saturday, August 17 J909051 Watermelon, largest by weight and an acceptable degree August 14 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. of quality (1 specimen) 7:30 p.m. J909052 Grapes, (3 clusters) one variety per exhibitor with a 3x5 card that Justin Moore includes exhibitor name, chapter name, variety name, a description of this Laura Story Styx variety and its uses Legendary Rock Band and the Talbott Brothers J909053 Other vegetables Dove Award Winner J909054 Other fruits page 36
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