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SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (rodeo arena) 6 - 10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast (Eagles food stand) 8:30 a.m.August 4-H and FFA Beef Show (show arena) 9-16, 2015 MONDAY, AUGUST 10 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open Ticket(Please Order Type Or Print) Form 5:30 p.m. Barrel Race Exhibitions (rodeo arena) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens SUNDAY,Call Chris AUGUST Krausnick 308-882-1263 9 to enter. 1:00THURSDAY, p.m. High Plains AUGUSTRadio Talent Search 13 Name 7:00 p.m. Barrel Race First Run (rodeo arena) (open air pavilion) (Overall winner to Galaxy of Stars SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (rodeo arena) 6 - 10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast Talent Search semi-Finals at State Fair) Address (Eagles food stand) 6 - 10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast Presented by KADL Radio. (Eagles food stand) TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef Show (show arena) MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Also performing: 9th Street Singers 7:30 a.m. 37th Annual Chase County Fair Run City State Zip 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show (open air pavilion) 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open 3 - 12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) Registration at 6:30 a.m. Kids Race at 7:15 a.m. 10:30 5:30 a.m. p.m. Cat Barrel Show Race(open Exhibitionsair pavilion) (rodeo arena) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens Call Chris Krausnick 308-882-1263 to enter. 3:30 p.m. Free Show 10:30 a.m. PARADE “Shinin’ On Me” Phone # 8 - 11 a.m. Enter 4-H, FFA and Open Class Exhibits 1:00 p.m. High Plains Radio Talent Search 7:00 p.m. Barrel Race First Run (rodeo arena) DAVID(open MALMBERG air pavilion) (Overall VENTRILOQUIST winner to Galaxy of Stars Grand Marshals: Maddux Family 11:00 a.m. All Market Beef, Sheep & Swine Entered (open air pavilion) e-mail Talent Search semi-Finals at State Fair) After Parade Imperial Young Farmers & Ranchers BBQ 4:30 p.m. Registration for Livestock Judging Contest 4:00 p.m. PennyPresented Dive (Cityby KADL Pool, Radio. east of Fairgrounds) (7th & Wellington, west of Fairgrounds) Yes! I want to join the Chase County Fair e-mail club! 5:00TUESDAY, p.m. Livestock AUGUST Judging Contest 11 5 - 11 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) Also performing: 9th Street Singers 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Car Nutz Cruize–In Car Show 5:00 8:00 p.m. a.m. Ranch 4-H RodeoDog Show (rodeo (open arena air) pavilion) 27th Annual 6:30 3 - p.m.12 midnight Imperial Lions Jaycees Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) (7th & Wellington,west of Fairgrounds) PAYMENT Check or Money 10:30 a.m.Call Cat Chance Show Skomp (open 308-883-3019 air pavilion) to enter. DEMO DERBY (grandstand) METHOD Order enclosed. 3:30 p.m. Free Show Motorcycle Show (Fairgrounds Midway) Payable to Chase 5:30 8 - p.m.11 a.m. Barnyard Enter 4-H,Scramble FFA and (rodeo Open arena, Class ages Exhibits 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes County Fair Tickets. DAVID MALMBERG VENTRILOQUIST Smokin’ Chrome Truck Show 11:00 a.m.toddlers All Market–12 yrs.) Beef, Sheep & Swine Entered (open air pavilion) Please do not leave spaces between numbers. Call Kelsey Steinkraus 308-882-1456 to enter (9th & Wellington, west of Fairgrounds) CREDIT CARD NUMBER: 4:30 p.m. Registration for Livestock Judging Contest 4:00 p.m. Penny Dive (City Pool, east of Fairgrounds) FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Expo Open 6:00 5:00 p.m. p.m. Catch-A-Calf Livestock ContestJudging (rodeoContest arena) (Open to 7th- 5 - 11 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) 12th grade students who reside in Chase County) 5:00 p.m. Ranch Rodeo (rodeo arena) 6 - 10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organizationth Breakfast 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Dance Crew Contest Registration Call Emma Ferguson 308-883-1686 for more information. 6:30 p.m. Imperial Jaycees 27 Annual MONTH YEAR Call Chance Skomp 308-883-3019 to enter. (EaglesDEMO food DERB stand)Y (grandstand) (open air pavilion) Call Vanessa Terryberry (308) ** Student must be active in 4H or FFA (non independent) (fairgrounds) 883-2130 5:30 p.m. Barnyard Scramble (rodeo arena, ages 8:00 8:30 a.m. p.m. 4-H 4-H Rocket Exhibit Launch Building Closes toddlers–12 yrs.) 9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Round Robin Showmanship (show 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens Card Expiration Date Credit Card Customer Signature arena) WEDNESDAY, Call Kelsey AUGUST Steinkraus 308-882-1456 12 to enter 1 - 5 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) Total How 11:30 a.m. Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull Date and Performance Price Many Amount 8:30 6:00 a.m. p.m. 4-H Catch-A-Calf and FFA Swine Contest Show (rodeo (show arena) arena) (Open to 7th- FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 1:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Lions Club Bingo (ages 4–12) (open air pavilion) Wed., Aug. 12, 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 4-H12th and grade FFA Goatstudents and who Sheep reside Show in Chase County) 12:00 6 - 10noon a.m. - 10:00 A.B.A.T.E. p.m. ExpoOrganization Open Breakfast (Lions stand, fairgrounds) Adults Call Emma Ferguson 308-883-1686 for more information. SANCTUS REAL & Children $12.00 (show arena) Dress Your Lamb Contest to follow 12:30 p.m. 4-H(Eagles Exhibit food Building stand) Opens 1 - 5 p.m. County Horseshoe Pitching Contest 12:00 noon ** All Student Breeding must Beef,be active Feeder in 4H orCalves FFA (non & Bucketindependent) 8:00 a.m. 4-H Rocket Launch (fairgrounds) 12:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (open air pavilion) 1:30 p.m. Dance Crew Contest (open air pavilion) Thurs., Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. (show Calves Entered 1:00 9:00 p.m.- a.m. 1:00 4-H a.m. and Lions FFA Round Club Bingo Robin Showmanship Call Vanessa Terryberry (308) 883-2130 arena) DEMOLITION DERBY 27th Annual $10.00 12:00WEDNESDAY, noon-7:00 p.m. Expo AUGUST Open 12 (Lions stand, fairgrounds) Adults 3:30 p.m. Free Show & Children 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 1 -11:30 5 p.m. a.m. Open Registration Horseshoe for PitchingPedal Tractor Contest Pull 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Swine Show (show arena) (ages 4–12) (open air pavilion) DAVID MALMBERG VENTRILOQUIST Call Shawn Bigham 308-883-2086 Fri., Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m. 1:0011:00 p.m. a.m. 4-H 4-H Sheep and &FFA Swine Goat Ultrasounding and Sheep Show 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Expo Open (open air pavilion) Do you prefer: Standing 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction $30.00 2:00 p.m. 4-H(show and arena)FFA Rabbit Dress YourShow Lamb Contest to follow Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) JERROD NIEMANN � Standing 12:30 p.m.(show 4-H arena) Exhibit Building Opens 1 - 11 p.m. Carnival with Special Guest 3:0012:00 p.m. noon Mutton All Breeding Bustin’ ContestBeef, Feeder (ages 5-7,Calves 60 lb. & limit) Bucket 12:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (open air pavilion) 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show � Bleachers 3 - 6 p.m. Registration for Smokin Chrome Truck Show HALEY & MICHAELS Seated (RodeoCalves Arena) Entered � Grandstand $35.00 1:00 p.m.-(Pool/School 1:00 a.m. parking Lions Clublot) Bingo BRETT ELDREDGE with Special Guest 3:0012:00 p.m. noon- Homemade7:00 p.m. Ice Expo Cream Open & Pie (Lions stand, fairgrounds) by Champion Community Center 3:30 p.m. Free Show REGGIE SHAW & KELSEA BALLERINI Sat., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. Do you prefer: Paired 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 1 - 5 p.m.DAVID Open MALMBERG Horseshoe VENTRILOQUISTPitching Contest Sponsored in part by (One ticket (Hughes Farm Supply Booth) Call Shawn Bigham 308-883-2086 BRETT ELDREDGE � Standing 1:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep & Swine Ultrasounding (open air pavilion) Scott’s Pump Service with Special Guests to each night 3 - 12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) � Bleachers 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show 5:00 2:00 p.m. p.m. - 12:00 4-H midnightand FFA Livestock Carnival MidnightAuction Madness 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes REGGIE SHAW & SRO) 4:00 p.m. Frozen T-Shirt Contest (Rodeo Arena) All Ages (show arena) � Grandstand $50 3:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ Contest (ages 5-7, 60 lb. limit) Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) KELSEA BALLERINI 5 - 11 p.m. Carnival(Rodeo OpenArena) Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) 3 - 6 p.m. Registration for Smokin Chrome Truck Show 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show $ 5 - 73:00 p.m. p.m. Bratwurst Homemade Supper Ice (open Cream air &pavilion) Pie (Pool/School parking lot) 5 Discount per ticket over Gate Admission Price Benefit for KNGN Christian Family Radio 3:30 p.m. JERROD Free Show NIEMANN with Special Guest SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 when purchasing Ten (10) tickets or more, any combination. by Champion Community Center Pricing good up to time of show. 7:00 p.m. Christian(Hughes Family Farm SupplyShow (grandstand)Booth) HALEDAVIDY & MALMBERGMICHAELS VENTRILOQUIST 7:00 a.m. Release All Livestock Exhibits (open airSponsored pavilion) in part by 3 - 12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 10:00 a.m. 14th Annual Antique Tractor Pull Carnival Mega Ride Pass $49.95 Beginning Aug. 1, $59.95 SANCTUS REAL 5:00 p.m. Great- 12:00 Plains midnight Communications Carnival Midnight Madness (grandstand) 4:00 p.m.coordinated Frozen T-Shirtby Contest (Rodeo Arena) All Ages 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Ministerial Association of Southwest Nebraska Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) 12:30 p.m. Release Open Class, 4-H and FFA Exhibits 5 - 11 p.m. Carnival Open Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show SUB TOTAL 8:00 5 - p.m.7 p.m. Square Bratwurst Dance Supper (open air (open pavilion) air pavilion) LuckyBenefit Kochenhower, for KNGN Caller Christian Family Radio JERROD NIEMANN with Special Guest 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Pop Add 6.5%Tax 7:00 p.m. Christian Family Show (grandstand) HALEY & MICHAELS WE’VESponsored inGOT part by Service Charge $3.50 per Ticket SANCTUS REAL Great Plains Communications coordinated by 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Total Amount Enclosed Ministerial Association of Southwest Nebraska THE PERFECT MIX Spirits 8:00 p.m. Square Dance (open air pavilion) Tickets will be mailed only when accompanied by payment in full. No unpaid Lucky Kochenhower, Caller orders accepted. Orders will be filled in sequence of receipt when payment 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes FOR EVERY OCCASION! Wines is enclosed. Phone orders accepted beginning July 6, 2015. Phone in hours 8 a.m. to 5 Beer p.m. MDT, Monday through Friday. SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 12th & Broadway, No carry-in beverages. Refreshments can be purchased during show. 8:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (rodeo arena) 6 - 10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast (Eagles food stand) Imperial, Neb. Ice Return this order to: 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Beef Show (show arena) MONDAY, AUGUST 10 308-882-5565 Chase County Fair Tickets 12:00 noon-10:00 p.m. Expo Open CALL 5:30 p.m. Barrel Race Exhibitions (rodeo arena) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens P.O. Box 517, Imperial, NE 69033 Call Chris Krausnick 308-882-1263 to enter. 1:00 p.m. High Plains Radio Talent Search On the web: www.chasecountyfair.com 308-882-5260 7:00 p.m. Barrel Race First Run (rodeo arena) (open air pavilion) (Overall winner to Galaxy of Stars We invite everyone to come enjoy the shows. Talent Search semi-Finals at State Fair) Presented by KADL Radio. So that everyone may do so, we will be requesting that you remain TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 Also performing: 9th Street Singers in the section specified on your ticket during the performances. (open air pavilion) 8:00 a.m. 4-H Dog Show 3 - 12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) No readmittance to the show without hand stamp. 10:30 a.m. Cat Show (open air pavilion) 3:30 p.m. Free Show 8 - 11 a.m. Enter 4-H, FFA and Open Class Exhibits DAVID MALMBERG VENTRILOQUIST 11:00 a.m. All Market Beef, Sheep & Swine Entered (open air pavilion) 4:30 p.m. Registration for Livestock Judging Contest 4:00 p.m. Penny Dive (City Pool, east of Fairgrounds) 5:00 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest 5 - 11 p.m. Carnival Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) 5:00 p.m. Ranch Rodeo (rodeo arena) 6:30 p.m. Imperial Jaycees 27th Annual Call Chance Skomp 308-883-3019 to enter. DEMO DERBY (grandstand) 5:30 p.m. Barnyard Scramble (rodeo arena, ages 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes toddlers–12 yrs.) Call Kelsey Steinkraus 308-882-1456 to enter 6:00 p.m. Catch-A-Calf Contest (rodeo arena) (Open to 7th- FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 12th grade students who reside in Chase County) 6 - 10 a.m. A.B.A.T.E. Organization Breakfast Call Emma Ferguson 308-883-1686 for more information. (Eagles food stand) ** Student must be active in 4H or FFA (non independent) 8:00 a.m. 4-H Rocket Launch (fairgrounds) 9:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Round Robin Showmanship (show WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 arena) 11:30 a.m. Registration for Pedal Tractor Pull 8:30 a.m. 4-H and FFA Swine Show (show arena) (ages 4–12) (open air pavilion) 11:00 a.m. 4-H and FFA Goat and Sheep Show 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Expo Open (show arena) Dress Your Lamb Contest to follow 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 12:00 noon All Breeding Beef, Feeder Calves & Bucket 12:30 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull (open air pavilion) Calves Entered 1:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Lions Club Bingo 12:00 noon-7:00 p.m. Expo Open (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 12:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 1 - 5 p.m. Open Horseshoe Pitching Contest 1:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep & Swine Ultrasounding Call Shawn Bigham 308-883-2086 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show 2:00 p.m. 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction (show arena) 3:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin’ Contest (ages 5-7, 60 lb. limit) (Rodeo Arena) 3 - 6 p.m. Registration for Smokin Chrome Truck Show 3:00 p.m. Homemade Ice Cream & Pie (Pool/School parking lot) by Champion Community Center 3:30 p.m. Free Show (Hughes Farm Supply Booth) DAVID MALMBERG VENTRILOQUIST (open air pavilion) 3 - 12 midnight Lions Club Bingo (Lions stand, fairgrounds) 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight Carnival Midnight Madness 4:00 p.m. Frozen T-Shirt Contest (Rodeo Arena) All Ages Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) 5 - 11 p.m. Carnival Open Ride-a-Thon ($25 unlimited rides) 7:30 p.m. Grandstand Show 5 - 7 p.m. Bratwurst Supper (open air pavilion) Benefit for KNGN Christian Family Radio JERROD NIEMANN with Special Guest 7:00 p.m. Christian Family Show (grandstand) HALEY & MICHAELS Sponsored in part by SANCTUS REAL Great Plains Communications coordinated by 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes Ministerial Association of Southwest Nebraska 8:00 p.m. Square Dance (open air pavilion) Lucky Kochenhower, Caller 8:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Closes THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 3 Without the support of advertisers, the Chase County Fair Premium Book would not be Fair Premium List Index possible. Thanks for Extension Board...... 4 Forestry...... 18 your support. 4-H Council...... 4 Range ...... 19 Extension Staff...... 4 Wildlife...... 19 4-H Superintendents...... 4 Wildlife Habitat...... 20 Index To Advertisers Open Class Superintendents...... 4 Harvesting Equipment...... 20 Adams Bank & Trust...... 4 Open Class General Rules...... 4 Taxidermy...... 20 Department S—Open Class Livestock...... 4 Shooting Sports...... 20 Adams Drug...... 3 Department T Adams Lumber...... 18 Open Class Needlework...... 4 DEPT. E: Healthy Lifestyles Education...... 22 Aerial Farm Services/Helena Chemical...... 19 Open Class Sewing...... 5 General Foods...... 22 Department U—Open Class Handicrafts...... 5 Safety...... 24 Beverage Barn...... 22 Best In County Photography Contest...... 6 Fire Safety Education...... 24 B.T.’s Quality Machine & Fabrication...... 6 Division 11—Kids Corner...... 6 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)...... 24 Brophy Electric...... 11 Department V Cycling...... 24 Open Class Foods...... 6 Tractor Safety...... 24 Carquest Auto Parts/Shari’s...... 15 Open Class Food Preservation...... 7 Health...... 24 Chase County Fair...... 35 Department W—Open Class Field Crops...... 7 Department X—Open Class Fruits & Vegetables...... 7 DEPT. F: Entrepreneurship...... 25 Chuck’s Trailer Sales...... 34 Department Y—Open Class Flowers...... 8 Entrepreneurship...... 25 Color Box...... 33 Department Z—Family & Community Education Booth...... 8 Crop Production Services...... 36 DEPT. G: Plant Science...... 25 4-H & Clover Kids...... 8 Field Crops...... 25 Fine Things Jewelry & Gifts...... 20 DEPT. P: Clover Kids...... 9 Weed Science...... 26 Frenchman Auto...... 26 Aerospace 1...... 9 Horticulture/Floriculture...... 26 Frenchman Valley Produce...... 26 Bicycle Adventures...... 9 A Space For Me...... 9 DEPT. H: Science, Engineering & Technology...... 28 Grosch Irrigation Co...... 34 Beyond The Needle...... 9 Entomology...... 28 Hegwood, Inc...... 5 Photography...... 9 Veterinary Science...... 28 Hill’s Family Foods...... 21 Theatre Arts 1...... 9 Aerospace...... 28 Family Celebrations From Around the World...... 9 Computers...... 28 Home Decor...... 26 Just Outside Your Door...... 9 Robotics...... 29 Imperial Auto Renewal...... 9 Making Foods For Me...... 10 Electricity...... 29 Imperial Beef...... 24 Clover Kids Animals...... 10 4-Wheelin’ Physics Fun...... 30 Geospatial...... 30 Imperial Country Ford...... 31 DEPT. A: Leadership & Citizenship...... 10 Small Engines...... 30 Imperial Credit Union...... 8 Heritage...... 10 The Power of the Wind...... 30 Imperial Inn...... 9 Citizenship...... 11 Woodworking...... 30 Leadership...... 11 Welding...... 31 Imperial Manor/Parkview/Heights...... 16 Rope...... 31 Imperial NAPA...... 5 DEPT. B: Communications & Expressive Arts...... 11 Leather Craft...... 31 Imperial Theater...... 13 Banner/Booth/Club Exhibit...... 11 Club Officer Projects...... 11 Chase County Livestock/Animal...... 31 Ivy’s Cafe...... 30 4-H Presentations Contest...... 11 Johnson Publications...... 27 Express Yourself...... 12 Klassy Kreations...... 32 Theatre Arts...... 12 L & L Ready Mix...... 30 Photography...... 12 ADAMS DRUG INC. M & M’s Natural JAZ...... 25 DEPT. C: Family & Consumer Science...... 13 McChesney Martin Sagehorn PC...... 33 Human Development...... 13 513 Broadway Imperial Clothing and Fiber Arts...... 14 308-882-4949 Markee Ag Services...... 32 Consumer Management...... 15 Mathews Family Chiropractic...... 12 Home Environment...... 16 After Hours 308-882-5435 NRD...... 32 4-H Fashion Show...... 17 308-883-1083 Overhead Door Specialists...... 17 DEPT. D: Environmental Education & Earth Sciences...... 18 Free Delivery on in-town prescriptions! Owens True Value Hardware...... 23 Pinnacle Bank...... 7 Pivot Electric...... 22 CHASE COUNTY FAIR OFFICERS Priority Seating LLC...... 28 Chad Oxford...... President S & P Liquor...... 2 Rick Einspahr...... Vice President Sinner’s Paint & Body Shop...... 25 Dillon Harchelroad...... Secretary Exceptional Gift Selection Southwest Public Power...... 25 Chris Krausnick...... Treasurer Alex McNair...... Entertainment Chair Terry Redlin Products Southwest Title Co...... 7 Dillon Harchelroad...... Secretary State Farm Insurance...... 16 Sunrise Heights...... 14 Ryan Stromberger...... Champion Susie’s Creative Stitches...... 8 Matt Denny...... Wauneta Kenny Smith...... Wauneta Synergy...... 12 Scott Way...... Imperial Trinidad Benham...... 10 Great selection of Associate Members Big Red™ items Troxell’s Heating and Appliance LLC...... 23 Dave Schilke Tyler Hughes Valley Bank...... 29 Matt Jablonski Russ Pankonin Valley Pro Irrigation...... 21 Alexis Bernhardt Traci Lyn Space Kelly Beard Walgren’s Super Market...... 6 County Commissioners Wauneta Crossroads...... 18 Chuck Vette...... District No. 1 Dave Hogsett...... District No. 2 Handcrafted Glass Artistry Since 1905 Western Insurors...... 6 Don Weiss, Jr...... District No. 3 Page 4 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 EXTENSION BOARD Department V - Foods - Barb Hogsett, Kristy Eskew 12. All livestock, with the exception of poultry and rabbits, must have a show- Rod Wheeler - Wauneta Sue Moore - Imperial Department W - Field Crops - Bethene Lines man to be eligible for premiums. Jodi Spady - Enders Heather Francis - Imperial Department X - Fruits and Vegetables - Bethene Lines 13. All open class livestock exhibitors must contact the Extension Office 2 Chris Krausnick - Imperial Chris Johnson - Champion Department Y - Flowers - TBA weeks before the fair so adequate space is available. Jeremey Gittlein (4-H Council Representative) - Wauneta DUTIES: 14. All livestock exhibitors will do daily clean-up and also help clean the barn Vivian Todd (FCE Representative) - Imperial 1. Check in exhibits on entry day and check entry tags and/or reports. area when all animals are released on Saturday. 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, 4-H COUNCIL 3. Work with the judge and provide any help or information needed. August 11, 2015. All livestock exhibits will be released on Sunday, August Kurt Bernhardt - Lamar Lori Mendenhall - Imperial 4. Arrange exhibits for displaying ribbons and stickers. 16, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. Traci Space - Imperial Kelly Vitosh -Imperial 5. Record awards and premiums won. 16. Any diseased, crippled, or unworthy animals will not be eligible to exhibit Sue Knobbe - Imperial Shaylee Dorn - Wauneta 6. Assist Extension Staff and will be returned to the owner. Jeni Lotspeich - Lamar Regan Gittlein - Wauneta 7. Help Exhibitors Brian Helser - Champion Joe Tomky -Lamar 8. Provide feedback to improve next year’s fair. DEPARTMENT S Kim Bubak - Imperial Jeremey Gittlein -Wauneta OPEN CLASS LIVESTOCK Superintendents shall be on duty Tuesday, August 11, 2015 to begin work prompt- EXTENSION STAFF ly at 8:00 a.m. DIVISION 1 - BEEF CATTLE Debbie Kuenning - Extension Educator This Fair will use every precaution for safety of exhibits, but WILL NOT BE RESPON- Premium: Blue-$5.00 Red-$4.00 White-$3.00 Strahinja Stepanovic - Extension Educator SIBLE FOR LOSS, SICKNESS OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSON, ARTICLE OR LIVESTOCK 1. Breeding Heifers Connie Griess - Office Manager AT THE CHASE COUNTY FAIR. 2. Market Steers (limit 2) 3. Stocker/Feeder 4-H SUPERINTENDENTS GRIEVANCE POLICY: Should a problem arise within the Open Class Department 4. Bucket Calf (limit 1). This class is for individuals younger than 4-H age. Departments A-H - 4-H during fair, the Open Class Superintendent, Extension Staff and Extension Board Starting age for 4-H is 8 years old as of January 1, of the current year. Clothing - Kathy Christensen, Char Wallin will rule a decision. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Exhibitors SHOULD notify the Engineering\Conservation - Lisa Schilke, Kelly Vitosh Extension Office 2 weeks before fair. Bucket calves need to be entered Foods - Cheri Burke, Tracy Coleman OPEN CLASS Thursday morning before the beef show on August 13, 2015 and are re- Horticulture - Penny Strand, Pam Leibhart GENERAL RULES leased the same day. Home Environment - Rita Hogsett, Elaine Colson, Teri Leibbrandt 1. Exhibitors must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. All Miscellaneous - Deb Swink, Mary Sparks articles must be the work of and owned by the exhibitor. DIVISION 2 - SWINE Carcass Contest - Bob and Jippi Milner 2. Exhibits must not have been exhibited at any other County Fair or during any There are no breeding classes. Beef - Kerry Bernhardt, Myron Kunnemann, Kurt Bernhardt, Ryan Stromberger previous year at any County Fair. Premiums: Blue-$5.00 Red-$4.00 White-$3.00 Swine - Brian Helser, T.J> Ostermiller 3. Exhibitors may enter ONLY ONE exhibit per judging class per person (except 1. Market Swine (limit 2) Sheep - Chris Tomky, Trish Dorn where listed otherwise). 2. Showmanship (PRE-4-H ONLY) Horse - Sue Spicer, Gene & Tracy Heathers, Co Superintendents 4. Entries will be entered on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Poultry - Shannon Kuhlmann 5. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 11:30-Noon. DIVISION 3 - SHEEP Rabbits - Carol Vetter Clean up and tear down will begin at 1:00 PM Premium: Blue-$5.00 Red-$3.00 White-$3.00 Dog - Janice Owens 6. The Danish system of awarding prizes will be used throughout Open Class. 1. Breeding Ewe 3. Market Lamb (limit 2) Clover Kids - Samie Johnson This means that each exhibit will receive a ribbon. 2. Breeding Ram 4. Showmanship (Pre-4-H ONLY) Rocket Launch - Arlys Cupp, Nate & Kelly Vitosh 7. Checks should be picked up on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 11:30-Noon DIVISION 4 - DAIRY GOATS BB Gun and Small Bore - Chris Tomky, Kenneth Williams in the 4-H Exhibit Building. Premium: Blue-$5.00 Red-$4.00 White-$3.00 Pistol - Brian Helser 8. All open class premium money will be pro-rated if the dollar amount 1. Nanny Goats 3. Kid Goats Trap - Dave & Rita Hogsett budgeted for open class premiums is exceeded. If it is determined pre- 2. Billy Goats 4. Exotics Archery - Mitch Hoskovec miums need to be reduced, it will be done on a percentage basis of all Department J - FFA/Vocational Education - Jason Speck, Jeremy Vlasin open class premiums awarded for the 2015 Chase County Fair. DIVISION 5 - RABBITS Department K - School Enrichment 9. Premium money must be picked up by September 18, 2015 or the pre- Premiums: Blue-$1.50 Red-$1.25 White-$1.00 mium will be forfeited back into the premium account. LIMIT: One entry in each weight and age class per breed. Exhibitors should provide OPEN CLASS SUPERINTENDENTS 10. New classes cannot be added unless there are at least five (5) items in that own containers for water and feed. Department S - Open Class Livestock class. Item will be placed in Miscellaneous class. 1. Jr. Doe under 6 months 5. Int. Buck 6-8 months Department T - Needlework - Donna Bartels, Joyce Pankonin 11. Livestock shown in FFA or 4-H Departments are ineligible for open class 2. Int. Doe 6-8 months 6. Sr. Buck over 8 months Department U - Handicrafts - Debra Bopp, Vikki Robinson competition. New in 2012: Open Class exhibitors under 4-H age may exhibit 3. Sr. Doe over 8 months 7. Pen of 3 small fryers under 4 lbs. Kids Corner - Kristi McNair, Karra Meeske a 4-H or FFA members’ animal. 4. Jr. Buck under 6 months 8. Pen of 3 large fryers over 4 lbs. . DIVISION 6 - POULTRY (No Poultry for 2015 fair) Premiums: Blue-$1.50 Red-$1.25 White-$1.00 Birds hatched prior to 2014 will be known as cock and hen. Those hatched in 2014 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. STANDARD SIZE 1. Cock 5. Old Trio Pen (1 male, 2 female 2. Hen 2014) 3. Cockerel 6. Young Trio Pen (1 male, 2 female 4. Pullet 2015) BANTAMS 7. Cock 9. Cockerel 8. Hen 10. Pullet OTHER POULTRY 11. Tom Turkey 15. Drake 12. Hen Turkey 16. Duck 13. Gander 17. Exotics 14. Goose

All Premiums other than livestock and Kid’s Corner will be paid as follows: Premiums: Blue-$1.50 Red-$1.25 White-$1.00

DEPARTMENT T OPEN CLASS NEEDLEWORK Superintendent - Donna Bartels & Joyce Pankonin Exhibitor must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. All articles must be the work of and owned by the exhibitor. Exhibits must not have been 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- tors may enter ONLY ONE exhibit per judging class per person (except where listed otherwise). Entries should be entered on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 8:00- 11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 11:30- Noon. Checks should be picked up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Building.

BEST IN COUNTY NEEDLEWORK CONTEST One article of needlework will be judged “Best in County” by the fair judges. This THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 5 article may then be entered in the “Best in County” needlework contest at the DIVISION 16 - NEEDLEPUNCH DIVISION 2 - CERAMICS Nebraska State Fair. DIVISION 17 - EMBROIDERY A. 3rd-6th Grade The “Best in County” needlework must be entered by a Chase County resident and DIVISION 18 - TATTING B. 7th-12th grade will receive $5.00 additional premium money. DIVISION 19 - WEAVING C. Adult DIVISION 20 - RIBBON EMBROIDERY D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) DIVISION 1 - QUILTS (Quilted by Exhibitor) A. Junior (high school & under) 1. Airbrush 6. Stain DIVISION 2 - QUILT TOPS (Commercially Quilted) B. Adult 2. Antiquing 7. Translucents DIVISION 3 - SMALL QUILTED ITEMS C. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 3. Drybrush 8. Underglazed A. Junior (high school & under) Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 7-20 4. Glazed 9. Miscellaneous B. Adult 1. Apparel 8. Laundry bag 5. Overglazed C. Sr. Citizen (65 & older) 2. Buffet set/Dresser scarf 9. Picture Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 1, 2 and 3 3. Collar 10. Pillow DIVISION 3 - SCRAP CRAFTS 1. Applique—(by hand) 16. Tied Quilt 4. Dish cloths/Tea towel 11. Pillow cases A. 3rd-6th Grade 2. Crazy Quilt 17. Rag Quilt 5. Doilies 12. Sweatshirts B. 7th-12th grade 3. Embroidered 18. Whole Cloth 6. Holiday 13. Table cloth C. Adult 4. Hand Pieced 19. Scrappy Quilt (25 fabrics or more) 7. Home Decor 14. Miscellaneous D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 5. Hand Quilted 20. Hand Dyed Fabric E. Manor or Assisted Living Residents 6. Machine Pieced 21. Redwork OPEN CLASS SEWING 1. Beading 11. ”Go Big Red” 7. Machine Quilted 22. Group Quilt (premium paid to one DIVISION 21 - SEWING (NOT 4-H WORK) 2. Building Blocks (A & B Age Divi- 12. Metal 8. Paper Piecing individual) Please bring your own hangers! sion only) 13. Paper 9. Patchwork 23. Pride of “Nebraska” or “Chase A. Junior (high school & under) 3. Buttons and Spools 14. Plastic 10. Flip and Sew County” B. Adult 4. Centerpieces 15. Recycled 11. Photo Transfer 24. Miscellaneous C. Sr. Citizens (65 years & older) 5. Cloth 16. Windchimes 12. Quillo 25. Applique—(by machine) 1. Bags 9. Pajamas 6. Clay Pot 17. Wood 13. Trapunto 26. Table Runner 2. Blouse\Shirt 10. Pants\Shorts 7. Glass 18. Wreath 14. Stack & Whack 27. Wall Hanging 3. Doll clothes 11. Pillow 8. Holiday 19. Yarn 15. Chenille 4. Dress 12. Pot Holders 9. Jewelry 20. Foam Art 10. Stepping Stone 21. Miscellaneous DIVISION 4 - RUGS 5. Holiday 13. Skirt\Skort A. Junior (high school & under) 6. Home Decor (Example: win- 14. Toy dow treatment, bed ruffles) 15. Vest DIVISION 4 - MODELS B. Adult A. 3rd-6th Grade C. Sr. Citizen (65 & older) 7. Jumper 16. Baby Items 8. Outerwear 17. Miscellaneous B. 7th-12th grade Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 4 C. Adult 1. Braided 5. Mats DIVISION 22 - WEARABLE ART D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 2. Crochet 6. Novelty A. Junior (high school & under) 1. Airplane 6. Toy 3. Hooked 7. Woven B. Adult 2. Car - handmade 7. Tractor 4. Latchhook 8. Miscellaneous C. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 3. Car - kit 8. Truck 1. ACCESSORY - constructed from or decorated on a textile fiber base. (Ex- 4. Pickup 9. Miscellaneous DIVISION 5 - CROCHET amples: quilted apparel, fabric shoes, hats, bags, scarves, or necklaces all 5. Rocket DIVISION 6 - KNITTING of fabric.) Metal barrette bases, button pins, wooden and leather necklaces, A. Junior (high school & under) or any other non fabric base should be entered in handicrafts. DIVISION 5 - FINE ARTS B. Adult 2. GARMENT CONSTRUCTED - constructed with the use of decorative art. (Ex- A. 3rd-6th Grade C. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) amples: paint, phototransfer, buttons, ribbons, etc.) B. 7th-12th grade Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 5 & 6 3. GARMENT PURCHASED - purchased item to which decorative art has been C. Adult 1. Afghan 16. Knitting machine item applied. (Examples: paint, photo transfer, buttons, ribbons, etc.) D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 2. Baby item 17. Magnet 4. RECYCLED GARMENT - must be a wearable garment constructed from old If the exhibit is a picture it MUST be mounted and hangable 3. Bedspread 18. Mittens clothing to make something new. 1. Acrylic 6. Crayon (A & B Age Division Only) 4. Cap 19. Pillow 5. MISCELLANEOUS 2. Batik 7. Leather 5. Clothing Accessory 20. Pin 3. Charcoal 8. Marker (A & B Age Division Only) 6. Coat or Cape 21. Pot holders (2) DEPARTMENT U 4. China 9. Oil 7. Dish cloths 22. Purse OPEN CLASS HANDICRAFTS 5. Collage (A & B Age Division Only) 10. Pen & ink 8. Doilies 23. Scarf/stole Superintendents - Debra Bopp & Vikki Robinson 9. Doll clothes 24. Slippers Exhibitor must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. All articles 10. Doll for bed 25. Sweater must be the work of and owned by the exhibitor. Exhibits must not have been Automotive & Industrial 11. Dresser scarf 26. Table cloth exhibited at any other County Fair or during any previous year at any County Fair. 12. Edging 27. Toy Please put your articles in plastic bags, it will help keep the articles clean. Entries Engine Rebuilding 13. Garment 28. Vest should be entered Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Exhibit Building from 8:00- 14. Golf club covers 29. Miscellaneous 11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 11:30- Machine Shop Services 15. Hair item Noon. Checks should be picked up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Building. ONLY ONE exhibit per person per class will be allowed. New Irrigation Engines DIVISION 7 - APPLIQUE DIVISION 8 - CANDLEWICKING DIVISION 1 - SCULPTURE Implement and Industrial Parts DIVISION 9 - CREWEL EMBROIDERY A. 3rd-6th Grade DIVISION 10 - CROSS STITCH B. 7th-12th grade Perkins Diesel Engines DIVISION 11 - COUNTED CROSS STITCH C. Adult DIVISION 12 - CUTWORK EMBROIDERY D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) Ford Flat Head Engines DIVISION 13 - Felted Wool 1. Clay 5. Wax DIVISION 14 - MACHINE EMBROIDERY 2. Natural things 6. Metal, welded or soldered Heavy Duty Truck Parts DIVISION 15 - NEEDLEPOINT 3. Paper 7. Metal, other techniques 4. Sand 8. Miscellaneous

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 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 11. Pencil 18. Still Life 1. Chalk 5. Novelty tered Tuesday, August 11, 2015 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 16, 2015 from 11:30- Noon in the 13. Tempra 20. Chalk 3. Embossed 7. Miscellaneous 4-H Exhibit Building. Perishable foods may be picked up after the judging, Tuesday, 14. Tole 21. Metal scratching (scratchboard- 4. Marker August 11, 2015. However, one piece will be kept for displaying the exhibit. ONLY 15. Water color ing) ONE exhibit per person per class will be allowed. NO PURCHASED FOODS WILL 16. Etched Glass 22. Miscellaneous DIVISION 9 - SILK ARRANGEMENTS 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 Open Class at the 2015 Chase County Fair. This photograph may then be entered 1. Holiday 4. Wreath DIVISION 2 - in the “Best in County” photography contest at the 2016 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 1. Action/Sports books, etc) 2. Restored item layout) 1 Small Loaf, unless otherwise indicated 2. Animals 8. Structures 3. Scrapbook 5. Item depicting family heritage 1. Banana 9. Garlic 3. Flowers 9. Sepia 6. Miscellaneous 2. Biscuits (4) 10. Graham 11. Grain Muffins (4) 4. Landscape 10. Black and White DIVISION 11 - KIDS CORNER 3. Blueberry 12. Nut 5. Picture Display 11. Spot Color Superintendents - Kristi McNair and Karra Meeske 4. Carrot 13. Plain Muffins (4) 6. Portrait 12. Photo Collage Kids 2nd grade and younger may exhibit no more than 10 items in Kids Corner. 5. Coffee cake 14. Pumpkin 7. Still Life (inanimate objects, 13. Miscellaneous These items will not be judged however, each exhibit will receive a $1.00 premi- 6. Cornbread 15. Zucchini such as: fruit, bottles, flowers, um. Parents: Please label all the exhibits with your child’s name and a description 7. Cranberry 8. Fruit Muffins (4) 16. Miscellaneous DIVISION 7 - WOOD of the exhibit. Entry cards are available at the Extension office to get your items A. 3rd-6th Grade ready prior to entry day. B. 7th-12th grade DIVISION 4 - YEAST ROLLS (4) C. Adult DIVISION 12 - COMPUTER 1. Cinnamon 8. Kolache D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) [email protected]. 3rd-6th Grade 2. Clover leaf 9. Light bread 1. Birdhouses 9. Working B. 7th-12th grade 3. Crescent 10. Novelty 2. Burning 10. Clock C. Adult 4. Donut 11. Twist 3. Carving 11. Game Board D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 5. Filled sweet 12. White dinner 4. Craft 12. Scrolling 1. 5 different cards for all occasions - place in plastic bag 6. French 13. Whole wheat dinner 5. Furnishings 13. Bench 2. Graphic illustration - make your own drawing and print it 7. Hot cross 14. Miscellaneous 6. Refinished 14. Quilt Rack 3. Create poster or flyer 7. Toy 15. Miscellaneous 4. Design and print a t-shirt 8. Whirligigs 5. Animated computer presentation - submit both printed and electronic ver- DIVISION 5 - COOKIES (4) sions 1. Brownies 9. Ice box 6. Manipulate photographs - create a series of 4 special effects Photos 2. Butterballs 10. Macaroon 7. Banner DIVISION 8 - STAMP CRAFT 3. Chocolate chip 11. No bake 8. Multimedia computer presentation - submit both printed and electronic ver- 4. Oatmeal (any recipe) 12. Peanut A. 3rd-6th Grade sions B. 7th-12th grade 5. Date 13. Sugar 9. Create a web site - submit both printed and electronic versions 6. Filled 14. Snickerdoodles C. Adult 10. Create and print a magazine D. Sr. Citizens (65 & older) 7. Ginger 15. Decorated 11. Computer programming exhibit - submit both printed and electronic ver- 8. Holiday 16. Miscellaneous 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 3™n™b›G™Ge>bnW™™3™nG™"““™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 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 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 No roots will be allowed! 1. Beef 4. Poultry 1. Miniature popcorn - (6) 4. Sunflower - (1 head) OPEN CLASS FOOD PRESERVATION 2. Fish 5. Miscellaneous 2. Peanuts - (1 plant) 5. Sweet corn - (6) All exhibits must have been canned after previous fair date. Exhibit of one stan- 3. Pork 3. Sugar beets (3) 6. Miscellaneous dard size canning type jar (pint or quart) with a new lid. Please leave the rings on. Entries should be entered on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Exhibit Building from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from DEPARTMENT X 11:30-Noon. Checks should be picked up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Building. DEPARTMENT W OPEN CLASS FRUITS & VEGETABLES Jars must be labeled with your name, the date it was canned and also what the Superintendent - Bethene Lines 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 11, 2015 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 11, 2015 at the Exhibit Building from 8:00- 11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 11:30- DIVISION 12 - DRIED FRUIT Noon. Checks should be picked up in the 4-H Exhibit Building at this time. ONLY Please use the following classes for Divisions 11 & 12 11:00 a.m. Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 11:30- Noon. 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 ONE exhibit per class per person. Any evidence that the exhibit is not from this 2. Apricot 7. Nectarines 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 Use standard pint or 1/2 pint jar with new lid. Please use the following classes for DIVISIONS 15, 16, & 17. 1. Apple 13. Huckleberry 2. Apricot 14. Loganberry 3. Blackberry 15. Mixed 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 10. Gooseberry 22. Tomato 11. Grape 23. Wild plum 12. Honey 24. Miscellaneous ENJOY THE Southwest CHASE COUNTY FAIR! IF YOU NEED CASH, STOP BY THE PINNACLE BANK DRIVE-THRU ATM Title Co. IMPERIAL 447 Broadway, 308.882.4297 • pinnbank.com Clint Johnson 412 Broadway, Imperial, NE THE WAY BANKING SHOULD BE 308-882-4348 MEMBER FDIC

15_PGN60_IMP_CHASECO_FAIR_AD.indd 1 7/1/15 4:55 PM Page 8 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 • Teach and model kindness and compassion for others. Recognize that all 43. Squash, butternut (2) 55. Tomatoes, yellow slicing (3) 45. Petunias, double (3) 63. Snow on the Mountains (1) people have skills and talents which can be used to help others and improve 44. Squash, gooseneck (2) 56. Tomatoes, miniatures (5) 46. Petunias, Wave (3) 64. Strawflower (3) the community. Teach and foster teamwork and discourage selfishness. 45. Squash, hubbard (2) 57. Tomatoes, sauce or catsup (3) 47. Phlox (3) 65. Sunflower, tame (1) • Practice fair-mindedness by being open to ideas, suggestions and opinions 46. Squash, spaghetti (2) 58. Turnips (3) 48. Polyantha, any color (3) 66. Sweet Pea (3) of others. I will make all reasonable efforts to assure equal access to partici- 47. Squash, zucchini (2) 59. Watermelon (1) 49. Poppy (3) 67. Sweet William (Dianthus) (1) pation for all youth and adults regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national 48. Squash, summer yellow (2) 60. Gourds, mixed types (5) 50. Rose, mini (1 spray) 68. Verbena, annual (3) origin or disability. Decisions will be made fairly and treat all individuals and 49. Squash, summer other (2) 61. Gourds, single variety (5) 51. Rose, floribunda (1 spray) 69. Verbena, perennial (3) families with impartiality. 50. Squash, winter other (2) 62. Miniature Pumpkin (Jack-Be-Little 52. Rose, hybrid tea (1) 70. Vinca (3) • Obey laws and rules as an obligation of being a good citizen. I accept re- 51. Sweet corn w/o husks (5) type) (5) 53. Rose, peace (1) 71. Wild flowers, native to NE (3) sponsibility for the proper treatment and care for other youth and adults, the 52. Swiss Chard/Spinach (5) 63. Decorate A Vegetable 54. Rose, moss (3) 72. Wild flowers, cultivated (3) program facilities and/or equipment. 53. Tomatoes, green slicing (3) 64. Miscellaneous (2) 55. Salvia, Perennial (3) 73. Zinnia, cactus (3) • Demonstrate the responsible treatment of animals and stewardship of the 54. Tomatoes, red slicing (3) 56. Salvia, Annual (3) 74. Zinnia, small-under 6 inches (3) environment. 57. Scabiosa (3) 75. Zinnia, large-over 6 inches (3) • Not use alcohol or illegal substances (or be under the influence) while work- DIVISION 2 - FRUITS 58. Sedum, low growing (3) 76. Zinnia, collection (3 different col- ing with or participating in any part of the 4-H Program. 59. Sedum, tall (1) ors or varieties) 1. Apple, crab (5) 7. Grapes, blue concord bunch (2) • Provide a safe environment for all parties involved in 4-H. I will protect those 60. Shrubs, flowering (1) 77. Miscellaneous (3) You may enter 2. Apple, cooking (5) 8. Grapes, red bunch (2) involved from sexual harassment, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, ne- 61. Snapdragons, dwarf (3) ONLY (2) DIFFERENT flowers in 3. Apple, red (5) 9. Peaches (5) glect, or other harmful behaviors. 62. Snapdragons, tall (3) this class. 4. Apple, yellow (5) 10. Pears (5) 4-H Parents, Guardian and/or Youth who do not abide by the above code of con- 5. Berries (10) 11. Plums (5) duct, may receive the following consequences: 6. Grapes, green seedless bunch 12. Strawberries (5) DIVISION 2 - FLOWER ARRANGEMENT • Be asked to explain actions to the 4-H Council. (2) 13. Miscellaneous (5) Arrangements will be judged on suitability of container, condition of flowers, ar- • Be dismissed from an event at own expense. rangement of flowers, balance, and color. Further disciplinary action determined by the 4-H Council, which may include: DIVISION 3 - HERBS 1. Cactus garden 5. Special occasion (state occa- • Restriction from contacting 4-H families, volunteers, donors, and/or spon- 1. Basil (5) 6. Sage (5) 2. Definite color pattern sion) sors pertaining to any 4-H matter. 2. Dill (dry) (5) 7. Thyme (5) 3. Miniature (approx. 5”) 6. Table centerpiece • Becoming ineligible to attend any further 4-H activities. 3. Garlic (bulbs) (5) 8. Oregano (5) 4. Roadside bouquet - (native flow- 7. Winter bouquet, dried • Family may become ineligible to participate in the County 4-H Program. 4. Mint (5) 9. Any other herb (5) ers of NE) 8. Miscellaneous • Reimburse the proper entity for any property damage or for liability result- 5. Parsley (5) ing from inappropriate actions. In the case of vandalism, guilty party may be required to reimburse 4-H and/or the facility. DIVISION 3 - potted plants 1. Any house plant (1) 4-H Division General Information DEPARTMENT Y 2. Outdoor potted plant (1) To be eligible to show in this department, a boy or girl must be enrolled as a 4-H OPEN CLASS FLOWERS member in their county of residence by the deadline set by their county. A Superintendent - TBA DEPARTMENT Z 4-H member must be enrolled in the project in which (s)he exhibits by the Exhibitors must be a resident of Chase County or adjoining townships. Entries FAMILY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOOTH enrollment date set by their county of membership. No 4-H exhibitor will should be entered from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 and will be Superintendent - Vivian Todd be permitted to exhibit the same entry in Open Class. All projects should released on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 11:30-Noon. Checks should be picked Purple-$25.00 Blue-$20.00 Red-$15.00 White-$10.00 be made in the current 4-H year unless specifically stated otherwise in the up at this time in the 4-H Exhibit Building. All containers left after 2:00 p.m. on Booths should be in place for the judging by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, exhibit class instructions. Each exhibitor is limited to one item per class August 16 will be disposed of at clean-up. ONLY ONE exhibit per person per class 2015 to be judged. Booth size may be no larger than a standard size card table (unless specified otherwise). All 4-H exhibits will be judged by the Dan- unless specified. All flowers must be exhibited in CLEAN AND CLEAR throw away with a backdrop. Themes for the booth shall be taken from any demonstration or ish System. Regulations not covered in the county fair 4-H rules will be containers. Please bring only the correct amount of stems or flowers indicated. No lesson sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and presented by governed according to the State 4-H rules. All participants in each contest artificial or contrived flowers accepted. Leaves may remain on the flowers. the club within the last two years. The booths will be judged on the following: will receive equal payments for equal placing in each contest. There will DIVISION 1 - COLLECTION 1. Caption or title showing main idea of exhibit - 5 points be no discrimination because of race, religion, economic status, sex, or 1. Ageratum (3) ent colors/varieties) 2. Power to attract attention (lights, sound, etc.) - 10 points handicap. 2. Asters (3) 24. Daisy, gloriosa (3) 3. Educational value - 20 points 3. Baby’s breath (1) 25. Daisy, shasta (3) 4. Power to convince observer of exhibit - 25 points Clover Kids 4. Bachelor button (3) 26. Delphinium (1) 5. Relationship between title and materials used - 10 points The purpose of the Clover Kids program is to promote the positive development 5. Balsam (1) 27. Feverfew (3) 6. Explanatory materials (charts, maps, etc.) - 10 points of youth to become competent, caring, contributing citizens. The learning 6. Begonia, tuberous (1) 28. Four O’clocks (3) 7. General appearance - 20 points experience is the primary reason for involvement in the program. Clover Kid 7. Begonia, All other (1) 29. Gaillardia (3) exhibits are non-competitive and are not eligible for the state fair. 8. Bells of Ireland (1) 30. Gladiolus, ruffledAUTO (1) & TOTAL - 100 points 4-H Clover Kids participants receive participation ribbons only: No trophies, pre- 9. Black-eyed Susan (2) 31. Gladiolus, non-ruffled (1) miums or awards are given. 10. Calendula (3) 32. Gladiolus, collection (3 differ- Chase County 4-H Exhibitors must be at least five years of age and not older than seven years of age 11. Cannas, dwarf (1) MOTORCYCLEent colors or varieties) LOANSThe official Chase County 4-H Fairbook is available by January 1 of the current year. 12. Cannas, giant (1) 33. Golden glow (3) at the UNL Extension in Chase County office. 13. Carnations (3) 34. Golden Rod (3) as low as Protest or Appeals Process 14. Chrysanthemum, hybrid (1 35. Hibiscus (1) 4-H Program Participant/Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct The respective superintendents at the county fair have the authority to make the bloom) 36. Hollyhocks (1) The primary goal of the 4-H Program is to help youth develop competency in their appropriate decisions based on the County Fair Book. 15. Chrysanthemum, small (1 37. Lantana (3) projects,% confidence in themselves and others, connections to their community A committee shall be appointed to serve as a protest group. All protests must be spray) 38. Larkspur (3) and sound character. Actions by persons (Parents, and 4-Her’s) involved with the submitted in writing and signed. 16. Coneflower (1) 39. Marigold (French Small 4-H ProgramA.P.R. will be consistent with the six core ethical values comprising good 5.40character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. 17. Coreopsis (3) Blooms) (3) Written protests must include: 18. Cosmos, single (3) 40. Marigold (African Large As a 4-H Participant/Parent/Guardian I will: Names of person(s) involved 19. YourCosmos, local double credit (3) union insuresBlooms) individual (1) • Treat all people and property with respect, courtesy, consideration and com- Description of the concern 20. accountsDahlias-small, up less to than $100,000. 6 inch- 41. SoMarigold, you knowcollection (3 differ- passion. Avoid and prevent put-downs, insults, name calling, swearing and Situation and documentation es (3) ent colors or varieties) other language or nonverbal conduct likely to offend, hurt or set a bad ex- Specific action, rule, etc., in question 21. yourDahlias-giant, money over is 6 safeinches (1)and your42. Nasturtiumfunds (3) ample. 22. protected.Dahlias, cactus (1) 43. Pansies (3) • Keep informed about 4-H program policies and projects and read materials Disclaimer of Responsibility for Fair Exhibits 23. Dahlias, collection (3 all differ- 44. Petunias, single (3) pertaining to the county 4-H program. 4-H exhibits at County and State Fair are entered and displayed at the risk of the 4-H member. The County/State Fair Board accepts exhibits and will exercise due care to protect them. However, 4-H and County/State Fair Board can- Imperial Community not accept responsibility for loss or damage due to the conditions imposed Susie’s Creative by large crowds, the arrangement of the buildings in which displays are Imperial housed and the great number of exhibits. 4-H’ers who have exhibits of great Federal Credit Union sentimental and/or monetary value should carefully consider whether such Locally owned, member controlled Stitches exhibits should be exposed to the hazards of the fair. The county Extension 517Credit Broadway, Imperial, Union NE 308-882-6633&Hats & Visors &Towels &Flags Office reserves the right to refuse to transport any item selected for State www.icu-hcfcu.org &Large Tote Bags &Jackets & T-Shirts Fair that they feel is too large or fragile to deliver to Grand Island without Branch/HCFCU &Stadium Chairs &Sports Bags/Blankets damaging it. &New Baby Security Blankets IMPORTANT—How to Read This Fair Book &Custom Embroidery & Screen Printing • General instructions for the entire division are listed at the beginning of Locally owned, member controlled &Rhinestone Transfers each division. It is important to read this section completely before pro- 517 Broadway, Imperial, NE (308) 882-6633 ceeding to the specific class you plan to enter. We also have a wide selection of catalogs to order what you want. • Specific instructions for each class are listed next to the bolded exhibit Stop in and see what we have to offer! title. Galen & Susan Todd & Family • Exhibits entered without following the general and specific instructions for www.hcfcu.org each division and class may be lowered one ribbon placing or disquali- 351 North Arapahoe Wauneta • Phone 394-5814 fied from competition at the discretion of the judge, fair superintendent NMLS #811861 [email protected] or Extension staff. (Please read your fair book carefully, and contact the THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 9 Extension Office if you have any questions.) Class P900906 - paper flyer - Make your favorite kind of paper flyer. This can a single photograph on poster board (white or black), a 3 inch boarder should • Classes listed with an asterisk (*) next to the class number are eligible for be an airplane, helicopter, rocket or any other flying machine. show around all sides of the print. The photo may be any size up to 8” x 10” State Fair. Class P900907 - Marshmallow rocket - Rocket exhibit made with marsh- displayed horizontally or vertically. Prints may be black & white or color. One • Projects without a specific exhibit listed may exhibit in the poster-open mallows and toothpicks. Parts of the rocket must be labeled. entry per class. theme class (DEPT. B Division 152 Class 903). Class P900908 - Other aerospace exhibit - Using skills learned in the Division 904 Aerospace 1 project. Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair DEPARTMENT P: CLOVER KIDS CLASS P904900 Photo of an Animal(s) Bicycle Adventures 1 CLASS P904901 Photo of a Person (People) General Instructions: Clover Kids Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08334 Bicycle Adventures: Bicycling For CLASS P904902 Photo of an Object Purpose: The purpose of the Clover Kids program is to promote positive devel- Fun CLASS P904903 Photo of Scenery opment of youth to become competent, caring, contributing citizens. The All exhibits are required to be labeled with exhibitor name, age and county. One learning experience is the primary reason for involvement in the program. entry per class. Theatre Arts 1 Non-Competitive Program: The 4-H Clover Kids program is a non-competitive Division 901 Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08445 Theatre Arts: Level 1 program designed for youth ages 5-7 years (as of January 1 of the current Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair All exhibits are required to be labeled with exhibitor name, age and county. One year). All Clover Kids activities will be non-competitive with participants Class P901900 - Bicycle Helmet Story - On a 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper or entry per class. receiving participation (rainbow) ribbons for activity participation. on a ½ sheet 11” x 14” poster board, tell why bicycle helmets are important. Enrollment Requirements: Clover Kids must enroll in 4-H by the deadline stated No more than 2 paragraphs if exhibiting the 8 ½” x 11” sheet (photographs Division 905 by the county of participation (contact your local Extension Office for enroll- or drawings may be included). Include 3-5 photographs or drawings along Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair ment deadline details). with captions if making a poster. CLASS P905900 - YOU BE THE TEACHER - Share with others what you learned Fair Pre-Entry Requirements: 4-H Clover Kid Animal entries must be identified on Class P901901 - Hand Signals Poster - On 81/2” x 11” paper draw and in this project. Exhibit may be a poster, notebook, display, audiotape or the appropriate forms and turned in to your local Extension Office by the label the three hand signals used when riding a bicycle. videotape. due dates set by that office to qualify for county fair entry. All fair exhibits Class P901902- Safe Riding Poster - On a ½ sheet 11” x 14” poster board, CLASS P905901 - OTHER THEATRE ARTS EXHIBIT - Using skills learned in the MUST be pre-entered by the due date set by your county Extension Office draw and label three safe bicycle riding practices. Theatre Arts 1 project. on the forms provided by your county. Class P901903 - Other Bicycle Exhibit - Using skills learned in Bicycle Animal Projects: According to the State 4-H Policy and Procedures Handbook Adventure. Family Celebrations From Around the World Clover Kids programs involving live animals must adhere to the following: Printed Youth Materials: 4H1485 Family Celebration from Around the • Exhibition includes discussions with youth based on their knowledge of Division 902 - A Space For Me World the care and raising of the animal. CLASS P902900 - Treasure Board or Bulletin Board All exhibits are required to be labeled with exhibitor name, age and county. One • Exhibitors show in a non-competitive setting for participation only. CLASS P902901 - Decorative Storage Box or Container - Decorate a entry per class. • Age, size, and temperament of animal projects must be appropriate for storage box or container to save space or use space wisely. Division 906 the exhibitor’s age and size. CLASS P902902 - Recycle a Vintage Suitcase or Trunk - Upcycle a vintage Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair • Horse projects are NOT allowed or appropriate. Beef animals weighing item to create storage for your room CLASS P906900 - Name Rhyme - On 8 1/2” x 11” paper hand write a rhyme an- more than 350 pounds at time of show are NOT allowed or appropriate CLASS P902903 - Non-Sewn Pillow or Blanket swering: What does my given name mean? See page 5 of leader’s manual. for this age group either. CLASS P902904 - Coat Hooks or Hangers CLASS P906901 - Mexican Piñata - Instructions found on page 8 of leader’s • Animals that are appropriate for this age group include bucket calf, CLASS P902905 - Decorated Laundry Bag or Hamper manual. Exhibit without candy and attach to a clothes hanger. sheep, swine, goat, dog, poultry, rabbit, cat, and companion animals. CLASS P902906 - Energy Saving Sign CLASS P906902 - Japanese Hat - Instructions found on page 12 of the leader’s • There will be one adult/teen volunteer present for every Clover Kid CLASS P902907 - Draft Stopper manual. member that is handling or exhibiting animals. This applies to all ani- CLASS P902908 - Recycling Box - Create an item for recycling items around CLASS P906903 - Ohina Dolls - Instructions found on page 11 and 14 of the mal projects. the home. Example - recycling newspapers, pop cans, plastics leader’s manual. • Allowable large animals should be no more than six months of age and CLASS P902909 - Painted Container - paint a container to decorate your CLASS P906904 - Carp Kite - Instruction found on page 15 of the leader’s no more than 350 pounds at time of show. room manual. • Exhibitors in this age group are not allowed to sell their animal through CLASS P902910 - Swirl Painted Magnet CLASS P906905 - Mother’s Day/Father’s Day/Grandparent’s Day Post- a livestock sale or premium auction. CLASS P902911 - Pizza Color Wheel er - Using half a sheet of poster board (11” x 14”) design a mini poster Quality Assurance Training: Quality Assurance Training is not required for 4-H Clo- CLASS P902912 - Sponge Painted Picture about your mom, dad, grandparent and yourself. A story, poem or pictures ver Kids. CLASS P902913 - Decorated Picture Frame may be used. CLASS P902914 - Scratch Art CLASS P906906 - May Basket - Make a May Basket you could give to a special Aerospace 1 CLASS P902915 - Neutrals and Colors accessory - Using neutral colors friend or relative. Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H06842 Aerospace 1: Pre-Flight add a pop of color by creating a colorful decorative item or accessory for CLASS P906907 - 4th of July - On 8 1/2” x 11” poster board create the U.S. All exhibits are required to be labeled with exhibitor name, age and county. One your neutral space. flag using medium of choice. entry per class. CLASS P902916 - Plastic Canvas Wall Hanging CLASS P906909 - Family Tree - Using 1/2 sheet of poster board 11 “ x 14”, Division 900 CLASS P902917 - Other -A SPACE FOR ME EXHIBIT - using skills learned in draw your family tree including at least 3 generations of your family. Class P900900 - Space Buggy - Design and make a spacecraft from house- A Space For Me. CLASS P906909 - Other Family Celebrations Exhibit - Using skills learned hold items or items that could be reused instead of being thrown away. in the Family Celebrations From Around the World project. Materials list: Scissors, glue, assorted clean household materials such as Clover Kids Beyond The Needle paper towel tubes, tissue boxes, plastic bottles, etc. Draw a picture of your Printed Youth Materials: 4H2250 STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle Just Outside Your Door buggy on a sheet of paper. On another sheet of paper, briefly explain the All exhibits are required to be labeled with: Exhibitor name, age, county, project Printed Youth Materials: 4H1461 Just Outside the Door: Member Guide job/jobs your space buggy can do. Include both sheets with your exhibit. name, class entered and the number of years enrolled in project exhibited. Attach All exhibits are required to be labeled with exhibitor name, age and county. One Class P900901 - Space Station - Draw a design of what you think an Interna- a label to every component of the exhibit using safety pins or by basting. One entry per class tional Space Station of the future might look like. Using household items, entry per class. Division 907 build a model of that station. On a sheet of paper, briefly describe how Division 904 Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair scientists would use your space station. Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair CLASS P907900 - Bird Feeder/waterer - Any homemade bird feeder using Class P900902 - Rocket - Any skill level 1 rocket. Refer to General Instructions class p903900 - Decorated Garment - Any method may be used that does recycled products. for Aerospace (Dept. H) for rules regarding rocket displays. not require the use of an iron or sewing machie. CLASS P907901 - Water Picture - On 1/2 sheet of poster board 11” x 14” Class P900903 - Rocket Drawing -On a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper or on CLASS P903901 - DECORATED ACCESSORY - Any method may be used that show what you have discovered about water (any medium). a 1/2 sheet 11” x 14” poster board, draw a rocket. Label the three main does not require the use of an iron or sewing machine. CLASS P907902 - Growing Seed - A growing seed you have planted. Can be parts. CLASS P903902 -BEYOND THE NEEDLE FASHION REVUE planted in any small container. Class P900904 - Bird Drawing - On a 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper or on a ½ CLASS P907903 - Insect Life Mobile sheet 11” x 14” poster board, draw your favorite bird. Clover Kids Photography CLASS P907904 - Insect Model - Create your very own insect using any kind of Class P900905 - Airplane Drawing - On a 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper or on a Printed Youth Materials: PC1 Focus on Photography-Level 1 non-edible medium and include all the parts of an insect: 6 legs, one pair ½ sheet 11” x 14” poster board, draw your favorite airplane. All exhibits are required to be labeled with exhibitor name, age and county. Mount of antenna and three body sections. IMPERIAL AUTO RENEWAL, INC. &RAMEs"ODY 0AINTs'LASS Ultimate Linings Sprayed On Bedliners

/WNERS4ODDAND4ERESA"ARNARD 748 E. 12th St., Imperial, NE 69033 #HAMPION(WY )MPERIAL .% (308) 882-4880 308-882-4528 Locally Owned, Locally Operated Page 10 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 CLASS P907905 - Seed Medallion - Use a 4” circle of cardboard and any kind Foods for Me project. Follow the General Instructions for Food and Nutri- must have documentation included. of seeds to make a medallion. Use string or yarn to make a hanging loop tion. Division 101 for your medallion. Level One: Beginning (1-4 years in project) CLASS P907906 - Sailboat- Using any medium create a small sailboat that Clover Kids Animals *Class A101001 - Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit - Entries may be pic- can really float! IMPORTANT! FOLLOW THE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR CLASS OF ANIMAL tures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be sup- CLASS P907907 - Treasure Hunt Collage - Make a collage of items you IN THE 4-H LIVESTOCK FAIR BOOK APPROPRIATE TO YOUR COUNTY TO ENSURE AN- ported by a written explanation. collected outdoors on a 1/2 sheet 11” x 14” poster board. IMAL AND 4-H’ER SAFETY. ID forms are due to your Extension Office on animals *Class A101002 - Family Genealogy/History Notebook - Include pedi- CLASS P907908 - Other Just outside your door exhibit - Using skills requiring this form by the date set by your office. Contact the Extension Office for gree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three genera- learned in the Just Outside Your Door project. additional details. One entry may be shown per class. tions of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in Division 910 exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. Making Foods for Me Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair *Class A101003 - Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - Scrapbook or Printed Youth Materials: 4H1650 Making Foods for Me CLASS P910900 - Pocket Pets Examples include: Hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps IMPORTANT! FOLLOW ALL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION etc. youth appreciate their heritage. (DEPT. E) TO ENSURE FOOD SAFETY ON CLASSES 905 AND 906. Non-food class- CLASS P910901 - bucket calf *Class A101004 - Framed Family Photos - Framed family groupings (or es are required to be labeled with exhibitor name, age and county. One entry CLASS P910902 - feeder calf individuals) of pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported per class CLASS P910903 - goat by written explanation. Division 908 CLASS P910904 - Sheep *Class A101005 - Other Family Exhibit(s)- Depicting the heritage of the Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair CLASS P910905 - Swine member’s family or community. Exhibit must be supported by a written CLASS P908900 – Making Food For Me Placemat – Colored and decorated. CLASS P910906 - Rabbit explanation. May Include: Biographical album of themselves or another Lamination or protection with clear contact paper advised. (Center page in CLASS P910907 - poultry family member, family cookbooks, etc. Save a Place For Me project book) CLASS P910908 - cat *Class A101006 - 4-H History Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating 4-H his- CLASS P908901 – Foods Cards - Neatly cut and colored Food Cards, in self- CLASS P910909 - dog tory of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H’er; no club sealing plastic bag or secured container. Division 911 - Clover Kids Gardening project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most CLASS P908902– Grain Collage – Neatly cut and pasted pictures of grains, Printed Youth Materials: 4H417 The World of Flowers, EC126177 Flowers current year’s work. cut out and displayed on collage. (Page 40 Leaders Guide) 2: All About Flowers, 4H418 Growing Great Houseplants, 4H334 Every- *Class A101007 - 4-H History Poster - Poster relating 4-H history of local CLASS P908903– Dairy Tasting Party – Complete Dairy Tasting Party form one a Gardener, NATL4H07162 Gardening A: See Them Sprout club or county or individual. from project book (page 17). May be copied or cut from manual. Additional Materials: 4H226, Selecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs, *Class A101008 - Story or Illustration about a Historical Event CLASS P908904 – Protein Collage – Neatly cut and pasted pictures of pro- and Fruits for Exhibit, 4H227 Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits *Class A101009 - Book Review about Local, Nebraska, or Regional tein sources and foods displayed on collage. (Page 53 of Leaders Guide) SEE HORTICULTURE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (DEPT. G) FOR EXHIBIT ENTRY History CLASS P908905 – Healthy Snack – Four cookies, bars, muffins, etc., on a GUIDELINES. *Class A101010 -Other Historical Exhibits - Attach an explanation of paper plate, or at least 1 cup of mix. (Examples might include: Snack mix Division 911 historical importance. made from a cereal base, no-bake or simple cookie or granola bar). Follow Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair *Class A101011- Family Traditions Book - Exhibitor scrapbook depicting the General Instructions for Food and Nutrition. CLASS P911900 - Vegetables - Two exhibits may be entered in this class. Each family traditions of the past. CLASS P908906 - Other Food ExhiBIT - Using skills learned in the Making exhibit must be a different class (see Dept. G, Division 773 for classes and *Class A101012 - Family Traditions Exhibit - Story or illustration of a fam- class details). ily tradition or event. Exhibits must be supported by a written explanation. CLASS P911901 - Flowers - Two exhibits may be entered in this class. Each *Class A101013 - 4-H Club/County Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating 4-H exhibit must be a different class (see Dept. G, Division 770 for classes and history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple books 2015 Chase County Fair class details). included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. CLASS P911902 - Herbs - 2 exhibits may be entered in this class. Each exhibit *Class A101014 - 4-H Member Scrapbook - Scrapbook relating to indi- must be a different class (see Dept. G, Division 773 for classes and class vidual 4-H member’s 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, only .;L;>? details). bring book with most current year’s work. CLASS P911903 - Fruits - 2 exhibits may be entered in this class. Each exhibit *Class A101015 - Special Events Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating to must be a different class (see Dept. G, Division 773 for classes and class a 4-H special event, such as a Congress or CWF or a personal or family details). special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc. #HNLS$ILG CLASS P911904 - Potted Plants - 2 exhibits may be entered in this class. Each exhibit must be a different class (see Dept. G, Division 770 for classes Division 102 Make entry now so parade schedule can be arranged. and class details). Level Two: Advanced (Over 4 years in project) CLASS P911905 - Flower or Gardening Poster - One exhibit may be en- *Class A102001 - Heritage Poster or Flat Exhibit - Entries may be pic- 2015 Theme: tered in this class on poster board 14” x 22”. Examples Include: Poster tures, posters, items that depict family heritage. Exhibits must be sup- with different types of vegetables with labels, flower poster with the different ported by a written explanation. flower parts labeled, etc. Any medium may be used to illustrate your poster *Class A102002 - Family Genealogy/History Notebook - Include pedi- “Shinin’on Me” (clip art, magazine clippings, photographs, etc. are acceptable). gree charts/family group sheets, with documentation for two-three genera- tions of one family line, expanding each year. If multiple books included in DEPARTMENT A: LEADERSHIP & CITIZENSHIP exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. *Class A102003 - Local History Scrapbook/Notebook - Scrapbook or Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 Heritage notebook that depicts history of local community or Nebraska that helps Entries line up at 8:30 a.m. (MDT) Printed Youth Materials: 4H748 Genealogy youth appreciate their heritage. Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. Additional Resources: www.go.unl.edu/genealogy *Class A102004 - Framed Family Photos - Groupings (or individuals) of Check in table is in front of General Instructions: Heritage pictures showing family history. Pictures must be supported by written ex- Imperial Manor at 9th and Grant. General Instructions: An exhibit of items, pictures, maps, charts, slide/tapes, planation. Parade starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. (MDT) drawings, illustrations, writings or displays that depict the heritage of the mem- *Class A102005 - Other Family Exhibit(s) - Depicting the heritage of the ber’s family or community or 4-H history. member’s family or community exhibit must be supported by a written Mail or call: Please Note: Exhibits are entered at 4-H’ers own risk. We will not be responsible explanation. May Include: Biographical album of themselves or another for loss or damage to family heirloom items or any items in this division. family member, family cookbooks, etc. Parade Committee Display: Displays should not be larger than 22” x 28” wide. Display collections *Class A102006 - 4-H History Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating 4-H his- P.O. Box 727, Imperial, NE 69033 securely in an attractive container no larger than 22” x 28”. (If the size needs to tory of local club or county. Must be work of individual 4-H’er; no club (308) 882-4453 be different because the historical item is larger than 22” x 28”, please contact project. If multiple books included in exhibit, only bring book with most the Extension Office for approval. current year’s work. Detach and return bottom portion Label: Exhibits must include Name, County & Past Experience (years in Explore *Class A102007 - 4-H History Poster - Poster relating 4-H history of local Name or organization______your Heritage, Family Folklore or Foodways projects) on back of exhibit. All entries club or county or individual. *Class A102008 - Story or Illustration About a historical event. Address ______Phone ______*Class A102009 - Book Review About local, Nebraska, or regional history. CATEGORIES: *Class A102010 - Other Historical Exhibits - Attach an explanation of historical importance. ____Organizations *Class A102011 - Exhibit Depicting the importance of a community of Nebraska historic landmark. ____Open Class *Class A102012 - Community Report Documenting something of historical significance from past to present. ____Religious *Class A102013 - Historic Collection - Displayed securely and attractively ____Business and Professional in container no larger than 22” x 28”.   *Class A102014 - Video/DVD or Slide/Tape - Documentary of a family or a ____Equestrian Division community event. Must be produced and edited by 4-H member.      *Class A102015 4-H Club/County Scrapbook Scrapbook relating Additional Comments or Information 4-H history of local club or county compiled by club historian. If multiple ______Pinto Beans and Light Red Kidney Beans books included in exhibit, only bring book with most current year’s work. ______Buying quality beans from quality people since 1917 *Class A102016 4-H Member Scrapbook Scrapbook relating to in- dividual 4-H member’s 4-H history. If multiple books included in exhibit, ______Imperial, Nebraska Highway 6 & 61 only bring book with most current year’s work. ______308-882-4363 *Class A102017 - Special Events Scrapbook - A scrapbook relating to a 4-H special event, such as a Congress or CWF or a personal or family THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 11 special event, such as a trip, family reunion, etc. special to your family. Can be a story or essay. Should include four (4) news articles from the current year’s club activi- *Class A130006 - “This is Who I Am” poem ties. Articles should be placed of an 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper or on Citizenship *Class A130007 - Poster - A poster that depicts what you have learned a 14” x 22” poster. News articles should include date they appeared in Projects: Citizenship: Public Adventures, Seeing i2i through the i2i project. newspaper. Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08153 Citizenship Adventure Kit, *Class A130008 - Biography - About a historical figure that has made a Class B150905 - 4-H Club Scrapbook NATL4H08154 Citizenship Guide’s Handbook, NATL4H08155 Citizenship positive impact on our society or who have made a difference in the lives Public Adventures, 4H6510 Seeing i2i: Adventures in Diversity and Cul- of others. 4-H Presentations Contest tural Awareness *Class A130009 - Play Script - Written about a different culture. Projects: Presentations, Digital Video Pro General Instructions: Citizenship Printed Materials: Movie Magic (Montana State University) Purpose: The purpose of these citizenship exhibits is to foster civic responsibility Leadership Online Resources: 4-H Filmmaking Studio and Workshop, Adobe Youth Voices and action within the diverse areas of citizenship including community service, Projects: Serving as a Junior Leader, Step Up to Leadership 1, Step Up to Essentials service learning, government and policy making. Leadership 2, Step Up to Leadership 3 Online Materials: Supporting Material: All entries must have a statement explaining the purpose of Printed Youth Materials: 4HF14 Junior Leader Record Form, NATL4H07905 Getting Ready to Give a 4-H Presentation, Presentation Visu- the exhibit and how the exhibit will be used. Exhibitors are encouraged to show Leadership 1: My Leadership Workbook, NATL 4H07906 Leadership 2: My als, Using PowerPoint in a 4-H Presentation, Evaluating a 4-H Presentation, evidence of their personal field experiences, study or observations that relate to Leadership Journal, NATL4H07907 Leadership 3: My Leadership Portfolio How to Prepare a Multimedia Presentation, How to Prepare a 4-H Radio their exhibit. This helps the judges understand what the 4-H’er did and learned in Public Service the process that led to the exhibit. Division 135 General Instructions: 4-H Presentations Contest References: All exhibitors should reference material sources or supporting infor- Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair All 4-H Presentations topics should be related to how the 4-H youth is learn- mation used in exhibits (i.e. if questions from a game were taken from an outside Class A135900 - Junior Leader Record Book - To be a Junior Leader, you ing about 4-H science, agricultural literacy, career development, citizenship and source, they must be referenced). Identification: All entries should be labeled should be at least 12 years old by January 1 of current year, completed at leadership or healthy living through their 4-H experiences or 4-H projects. Refer with the exhibitor’s name, club and county. least 2 years as a member and enroll in at least one other project. to “Incorporating Nebraska 4-H Educational Priorities into 4-H Presentations” for Scoring: State Fair score sheets can be found on the web or are available from 1. Select leadership jobs to do based on needs of the club. examples. your county extension office. 2. Complete the selected leadership jobs following the procedure planned Enrollment in project area in which the participant is making a presentation is Division 120 with the leader. Using the Junior Leader Record Form, list the leader- not required. Citizenship: Public Adventures ship tasks and the work planned at the beginning of the project year. 4-H Presentations should include an introduction (the “why” portion of the topic), *Class A120001 - Care Package Display - This exhibit is a display about the Record accomplishments as you complete the various leadership tasks. a body (the “show and tell” portion of the topic), and a conclusion/summary (the PROCESS of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care pack- Plan one of your junior leader jobs in detail. This job must be one in “what” portion of the topic). age. You may use a poster, PowerPoint® or another multi-media program which you will take the major responsibility, although there may be oth- Participants may be penalized if their presentation exceeds the time limits. to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a ers helping you. You would be in charge of planning, making arrange- Each participant is required to wear the 4-H chevron, 4-H emblem or an official service organization. ments, and conducting the program. 4-H T-shirt during their presentation. You Need to Answer the Following Questions in Your Exhibit: Class A135901 - My Leadership Workbook - (for Grades 3-5) Turn in com- For specific rules and participant qualifications for State—contact your local -Ex 1. How did you select the organization? pleted NATL4H07905 My Leadership Workbook and any other supporting tension Office. 2. What items did you include in your care package? materials to the extension office after each leadership year is completed. Division 151 3. Why did you select those items? Subsequent project years (up to 3 total) will be compiled in the same work- *Class B151112 - Illustrated Presentation - A live presentation with a 4. How did it feel to present your care package to the organization? book and turned in after each additional leadership year is completed. formal talk where youth will use visual aids (such as props, posters, com- 5. What did you learn from the experience? Class A135902 - My Leadership Journal - (for Grades 6-8) Turn in com- puter-based visuals, handouts, video, etc.) to show and tell others how to 6. Other information that you feel is important about the care package or pleted NATL4H 07906 My Leadership Journal and any other supporting do something. (Time Limit: 6-8 minutes for individuals; 8-10 minutes for organization. materials to the extension office after each leadership year is completed. teams) Some Examples of Care Packages Are: Backpack for school supplies, litter pan for Subsequent project years (up to 3 total) will be compiled in the same work- *Class B151113 - Premier Presenter Contest - A live presentation with a animal shelter items, suitcase for abuse shelter or homeless shelter, etc. book and turned in after each additional leadership year is completed. formal talk where youth will use visual aids (such as props, posters, com- *Class A120002 - Citizenship Game - Could include but is not limited to Class A135903 - My Leadership Portfolio - (for Grades 9-12) Turn in com- puter-based visuals, handouts, video, etc.) to show and tell others how to symbol flash cards, question and answer board or stimulation with props. pleted NATL4H 07907 My Leadership Portfolio and any other supporting do something. (Time Limit: 6-8 minutes for individuals; 8-10 minutes for Clear instructions on how to play the game and what the game hopes to materials to the extension office after each leadership year is completed. teams) accomplish must be included. Subsequent project years (up to 3 total) will be compiled in the same work- *Class B151114 - Teaching Presentation - A live, interactive presentation *Class A120003 - Patriotic or Cultural Fine Arts - Can be made of any book and turned in after each additional leadership year is completed. where youth will continuously engage an audience by showing and telling art media but should tie in the relevance of the artwork to citizenship. them how to do something while answering questions. (Time Limit: 30 *Class A120004 - Public Adventure Scrapbook - Should describe your DEPARTMENT B: COMMUNICATIONS & EXPRESSIVE ARTS minutes for individuals; 45 minutes for teams) Public Adventure or Service Learning Activity. Scrapbooks must measure no Banner/Booth/Club Exhibit *Class B151115 - 4-H FilmFest (Digital Video) - Digital Videos are films more than 16” x 16”. Division 150 that display the recording, reproducing, and broadcasting of moving vi- *Class A120005 - Public Adventure Poster - Should describe your Public Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair sual images. Youth will provide a 1-minute oral introduction (name, back- Adventure or Service learning Activity. Display posters must be stiff enough Class B150900 - Banner - ground/goal of presentation, intended audience, where presentation could to stand when supported from behind and below. Length and width must 1. Each banner should illustrate a phase of 4-H work or promote 4-H be no more than 24” x 28”. generally. Copyrighted materials cannot be used. *Class A120006 - Written or Recorded Stakeholder Interview - 2. When using the official 4-H Emblem (clover with the H’s on each leaf), it Should follow the outline found in the Public Adventures Curriculum. must follow approved guidelines, which can be viewed at: http://www. *Class A120007 - Written Citizenship Essay - Designed to promote good national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_name.htm. citizenship and patriotism. This essay is open to all age groups. All essays 3. Banners are a two dimensional display depicting one idea. Dimensions FARMERS should be 300-400 typewritten words. are to be 3’ x 6’. The banners can be arranged horizontally or vertically *Class A120008 - Oral Citizenship Essay - (for 9th-12th graders only) Ad- but will be displayed with the 3’ side on the top. The exhibit will not be Call us for dressing the theme “Freedom’s Obligations.” Should be 3-5 minutes. No penalized for being arranged horizontally. background music, singing or other enhancement allowed. All essays should 4. Banners must be hung on at least a 1/2” dowel or a rod strong enough be on a good quality cassette tape (contact Extension Office for alternate to support the banner. The dowel should be at least 2 inches longer Electric Motor acceptable formats) and in natural style. Voice tone should be normal and than the banner. The dowel should be on the 3 foot side so banner will conversational. A copy of the written essay should be attached. hang 3 feet across and 6 feet long. Banners mounted any other way *Class A120009 - Service Items - Can include but aren’t limited to lap quilt risk not being displayed due to technical problems. SALES AND SERVICE and homemade toys. Only non-perishable items will be accepted. At- 5. Banners should be made of materials that permit the banner to be tached to the exhibit should be an explanation of who the recipient was and folded or rolled without damaging the display. Three dimensional ob- how the service project was made and used. The service item could be part jects should not be attached to the front of the banner. of a larger community service effort. 6. Attach a label and an entry tag to the front, lower left-hand (as you face *Class A120010 - 4-H Club Exhibit - Should depict what a 4-H club has it) corner of the banner. The label should include the name of the club done in the area of community service. This item could include but is not and county. Letters on this label should be 2” in height. limited to a service item, poster, scrapbook, cultural or creative arts item Class B150901 - Booth - Each 4-H Club or individual may exhibit one booth. of care package. One central theme should be followed for each booth. Booth space is in the 4-H Exhibit Hall and booths are approximately 6’ x 6’. Booth space is We Division 130 granted on a first come–first serve basis with preference given to 4-H clubs. have the Seeing i2i Reserve booth space by calling the County Extension Office. *Class A130001 - Cultural Fine Arts - Can be made of any art media but Class B150902 - Club Exhibit - This is an exhibit that will be displayed out- Largest Irrigation should symbolize what makes them unique. side on the fairgrounds and not in the 4-H Exhibit Hall. Examples of this and Farm Duty Motor Inventory *Class A130002 - How are We Different? - Interview should follow the are decorated hay bales, decorated and planted flower barrels, decorated in SW Nebraska interview guide in the participant manual on page 3 and should reflect trash barrels, etc. Make sure these exhibits are weatherproof. They also on the differences and similarities between you and the person you are need a weather proof sign on the display indicating the club name. The interviewing. club is responsible for bringing the exhibit to the fairgrounds, setting it up See us for Irrigation Motors, Bin Fan Motors *Class A130003 - Name Art - Should be a creative art exhibit that symbolizes and taking it down. or explains where your name came from and what it means. Can use any and Auger Motors media. Club Officer Projects *Class A130004 - Family History - Depicting your family cultural history or Division 150 the ethnic make-up of your community noting who were the first settlers, Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair where did they come from, is there evidence of the background today (local Class B150903 - Secretary Book - Book must be complete to date and celebrations, family celebrations, museum or educational displays, histori- contain a clear report of all activities for the year. Book must be entered EBC;L?86GE<6 cal markers, etc.) by club secretary. *Class A130005 - Cultural Food - Exhibit depicting a cultural food that is Class B150904 - News Reporter Poster - Entered by club news reporter. (308) 882-4301 East 5th Street Imperial, Neb. Page 12 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 be shared, etc.) followed by the showing of their Digital Video. The following ings used to protect the exhibit while being transported will be removed by the *Class B153004 - Current Event Interview - Select a current event in Digital Videos may be entered under this class. superintendent for evaluation and display. your community, county, state, or country. Select five people who are dif- • Video Public Service Announcement A short video that communi- Division 152 ferent from each other (age, gender, nationality, economic standing, etc.) cates an educational message focused on a cause, activity, or event Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair and interview them about their thought, reactions, and opinions toward the (Length: 60 seconds). Class B152900 - Exploring Careers with 4-H - The poster should illustrate current event. Create an exhibit that describes the similarities and differ- • Narrative A video that tells a fact or fiction story (Length: 3-5 min- how 4-H’ers can explore career opportunities through 4-H projects. ences of their views about the current event; also share what you learned utes). Class B152901 - Photo Poster - The poster should focus on a 4-H theme of by completing the interviews. • Documentary A video that presents factual information about a per- your choice, using one large, eye-catching photo. *Class B153005 - Career Exploration Experience - Complete a career son, event, or process (Length: 3-5 minutes). Class B152902 - Keeping it Green...Keeping it Healthy - The poster exploration experience (job shadowing, interview, mentor experience, etc.) • Animation A video created by techniques that simulate movement should illustrate how 4-H encourages healthy lifestyles for youth and their for a potential career field that is of interest to you. Create an exhibit from individual images (Length: 3-5 minutes). families. that displays what you learned, the skills required for the career, the type Class B151901 – First Time Presentation – 8-10 Year Old Class B152903 - Open Theme - This class allows 4-H members to create a of demand there is for the career, and how you could prepare yourself to poster and a theme to go with it. Class may be used for any 4-H project someday find a career in this field. Posters without a specific poster class. *Class B153006 - Non-Profit Advertisement Design - Locate a non-profit General Instructions: Posters organization in your community. Interview those who work, volunteer, and Purpose: The purpose of a poster is to call attention to a subject. Every poster Express Yourself use the services of the organization to learn what they would like others to must be crafted to catch the viewer’s attention quickly. Each must present only Projects: Communications 1—Picking Up the Pieces, Communications 2—Put- know about the organization. Design an advertisement tool (flyer, brochure, one specific message clearly. The poster should clearly feature some aspect of ting It Together, Communications 3—The Perfect Fit poster, video, display, web page, etc.) that can be used by the organization. 4-H. Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08156 Communications 1—Picking Up the Create an exhibit that includes the advertisement design, how it could be Posters Will be Judged on the Following Criteria: Pieces, NATL4H08157 Communications 2—Putting It Together, NATL4H08158 used by the organization, and how it will relate to those who view it. 1. Idea: Simple, clear message, appropriate for a poster. Communications 3—The Perfect Fit 2. Lettering: Readable from a distance, appropriate size in proportion to General Instructions: Express Yourself Theatre Arts art. For each class, create an educational exhibit (a poster (14” x 22”), an essay Projects: Theatre Arts 2, Theatre Arts 3 3. Art: One dominant, eye-catching element, relates to written message. (3-5 pages), a video (1-3 minutes), or small display of educational nature) that Printed Youth Material: NATL4H08446 Theatre Arts: Level 2, NATL4H08447 4. Arrangement: Makes good use of entire poster space without being too displays the information requested. Theatre Arts: Level 3 crowded: art and lettering are well balanced. Division 153 Division 161 5. Color: Use of bold colors that harmonize well, colors used are legible. Level 1: Picking Up the Pieces Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair 6. Quality of Construction: Neatness, appropriateness of materials used. Classes 900-902 are ineligible for State Fair Class B161900 - Costume - Made or decorated by 4-H’er for use in a theater 7. Effectiveness: Works well as a poster. Class B153900 - Now Hear This -Digitally record (using audio and/or video) arts production. Costume could be for self or others. 8. Size: Entries which do not conform to size, content or material guide- yourself reading a children’s book. Give the digital recording to a younger Class B161901 - Portfolio - A collection of photographs, sketches or other lines will be lowered one ribbon placing. Posters must be 14” x 22” person in your community and watch them listen/view the recording of samples illustrating the theatre arts learning such as costume design, stage and must be of a material that can be pinned to a display board. They the book. Create an exhibit that displays the digital recording, a summary make-up, written scripts, set design or other related learning. may be arranged either horizontally or vertically. Those generated by of what you learned by watching the child listen/view your recording, and Class B161902 - Puppet - Made by the 4-H’er for use in a theatre arts pro- computer must also meet this standard. Computer art generated on other ways you can use communication skills to help young children. duction. an 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of paper and mounted on poster board will be Class B153901 - Follow My Lead - Make a set of directions to a place in Class B161903 - Script - Written by the 4-H’er for a play, musical, skit, puppet disqualified. your community (school, church, meeting place, etc.). Work with commu- show or other type of theatre arts production. Posters May Be in Any Medium: Watercolor, ink, crayon, markers or computer nity leaders or other officials to share these directions with those who they Class B161904 - You Be the Teacher - Share with others what you learned graphics etc. They may not be three-dimensional. Entries with components thicker would help. Create an exhibit that displays the directions, where the direc- in this project. Exhibit may be a poster, notebook, display, audiotape or than paper (such as milk cartons, pencils, pop cans) will be disqualified. tions are being shared, and how the directions benefit your community. videotape. Posters May Not Use Copyrighted Materials: Materials such as cartoon characters Class B153902 - Simple Symbols - Design a new symbol or logo that would or commercial product names, logos or slogans. Avoid using clichés or over-used communicate a specific message to others in your 4-H clubs, school, or Photography phrases that do not command the viewer’s attention. community. Propose the use of this symbol to the leaders of the group. Projects: Focus on Photography, Controlling the Image, Mastering Photogra- 4-H Emblem: When using the official 4-H Emblem (clover with the H’s on each Create an exhibit that highlights the new symbol, explains the symbol’s phy leaf), it must follow approved guidelines, which can be viewed at: http://www. meaning, and shares how the symbol will be used. Printed Youth Materials: PC1 Focus on Photography—Level 1, PC2 Control- national4-hheadquarters.gov/emblem/4h_name.htm. ling the Image—Level 2, PC3 Mastering Photography—Level 3 Original Design: Computer “clip art” will not be scored as positively as original Level 2: Putting It Together General Instructions: Photography (Divisions 180, 181 &182) computer art designs. *Class B153001 - Me As a Mentor - Serve as a mentor for a younger person General Information: 4-H’ers are allowed entries in only one unit of competition. Label: The 4-H member’s name, address, age, full address and county must be in your family, school, church, club, library, or community. Keep an Activity Individuals may enter up to three exhibits total. Entry tag must be securely at- listed on the back of the poster. Log of what you and your mentee do together and how you communicate. tached to the upper right hand corner of displays or prints. A photograph may only Poster Covering: Posters may be laminated to protect them. Loose plastic cover- Create an exhibit that includes the Activity Log, your thoughts about the be used on one exhibit and may be taken with a film or digital camera. Photos relationship you have developed with the young person, and how you plan must be shot during the current project year by the 4-H member. Securely at- to support him/her in the future. tach photos. Photos that are unattached will be disqualified. 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THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 13 **EXHIBITS NOT FOLLOWING THESE RULES WILL RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION • Personal Photo Data Tags (parts A and B) are required. would be appropriate for children this age. RIBBON. • Note: Manual adjustments are strongly encouraged for Unit III Exhib- 2. What will the child learn or what skills will they gain by using the kit: its. 3. What Item(s) were made by the 4-H’er. 4-H’er should make one or Division 180 Unit Three Photography Portfolio: more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. Unit One: Focus on Photography • Select ten photos from your 4-H career that represent the strongest Exhibit Items: Classes 1-4 must items be made by the 4-H’er and relate to one Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair collection of you work. or more outcome areas. Possible purchased parts are acceptable such as dice Unit I Picture Displays: • Photos may have been taken at any time during the 4-H experience for a grade-schooler to play a game, but the significant part of the exhibit must • Three 4” x 6” photos mounted on a single horizontal 11” x 14” black and may have been previously exhibited. Photos can only be used in a be made by the 4-H’er. (preferred) or white poster or matting board. portfolio once. Not Acceptable: Items for display in a child’s room (which is a home environment • Every photo on picture display must be pencil numbered (no. 2 lead • Place photos in plastic sleeves and present them in an 8 1/2” x 11” item), container but not the contents made by the 4-H’er, or group of items as- pencil) below (for judge’s reference only.) Numbers should be readable black or white 3 ring binder. No matting is necessary. sembled for a purpose but not made by the 4-H’er. Games must include instruc- but not detract from display. • On the first page of the portfolio include a table of contents listing a tions for playing the game. • No titles, captions, or stick-on numbers will be allowed. title for each photo in your collection and a narrative describing the Division 200 • Photos must be mounted vertically or horizontally. overall intent for the portfolio. For Example: The portfolio could include As you consider your exhibits for classes 1-4, remember that you must be trying • Personal data Tags (parts A and B) are required. a range of your work from your earlier years in 4-H photography to the to teach the child about something related to one or more of the outcome areas. Unit I Photo Journal: present, you could have a creative theme for your portfolio or you could This could be a game that teaches about healthy eating (healthy lifestyles), an • Choose project area 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the Level 1 project manual titled include photos that illustrate your diverse photography skills. activity that teaches about being a farmer (careers/agricultural literacy) or a toy “Focus on Photography”. • On the page prior to EACH photo include an information sheet for each bug that relates to science. Be creative! • Complete the pages associated with the project area of your choice photo that includes: 4-H’ers taking I Have What it Takes to be a Babysitter may enter: (project 1, 2, 3 or 4) or recreate and print the pages (still using actual 1. Personal Data Tag Part A *Class C200001 - The Infant - Toy, game, or activity made for baby that teach- photos). 2. The photograph title and es them about one or more of the outcome areas. (Birth - 18 months). • Place pages in an 8 1/2” x 1” black or white 3 ring binder. 3. A paragraph describing how the photo contributes to the overall *Class C200002 - The Toddler - Toy, game, or activity made for toddler that • Personal Data Tags are required. For your journal complete Part A only intent of your portfolio. The information sheet and the photo should teaches them about one or more of the outcome areas. (18 months—3 and include this as page one of your journal. create a 2 page layout so that when the portfolio is open the infor- years). Class B180900 - Photo Journal - An entry will consist of a single completed mation sheet is the page on the left and the photo is the page on *Class C200003 - The Preschooler - Toy, game, or activity made for pre- and bound section of project 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the level 1 project manual titled the right. schooler that teaches them about one or more of the outcome areas. (3—5 “Focus on Photography”. *Class B182010 - Photography Portfolio - An entry will consist of ten years). Class B180901 - Picture Story Display - Entry will consist of a display of 3 photos that represent the strongest collection of the participant’s work. *Class C200004 - Middle Childhood - Toy, game, or activity made for child photos that tell the beginning, middle and end of a story. *Class B182020 - Advanced Lighting Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of that teaches them about one or more of the outcome areas. (6-9 years). Class B180902 - Fun With Shadows Display - Entry will consist of 3 pic- a print that illustrates creative lighting. CLASSES 5-9 DO NOT HAVE TO RELATE TO AN OUTCOME AREA. tures of 3 different subjects that capture the image of the shadow. *Class B182030 - Portrait Exhibit Print - Exhibit will consist of a print that *ClassC200005 -Activity With a Younger Child - Poster or scrapbook Class B180903 - Magic and Tricks Display - Entry will consist of a display captures both physical characteristics and personality in their subjects. showing 4-H’er working with a child age 0 to 8 years. May show making of 3 pictures of 3 different subjects that use a “special effect” to create *Class B182040 - Manual Setting Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a something with the child, or child care or child interactions. May include interesting photos. print that showcases the participant’s ability to master the manual settings photos, captions, story or essay. Size of exhibit is your choice. Other people Class B180904 - My Favorite Other Picture - Any other favorite photo. on the camera. may take photos so 4-H’er can be in the photos. 4-H’er must make scrap- Exhibit may range in size from 3” x 5” to 8” x 10” mounted in appropriate 1. Manual Focus book or poster. No information sheet needed for class 5. size cut matting (no frames) with a mat board backing (not foam 2. Manual Aperture *Class C200006 - Babysitting Kit - State which ONE group (infant, toddler, board); rectangular or oval inside mat opening. 3. Manual Shutter Speed preschooler, middle childhood) the kit was prepared for. Purpose of the kit 4. Combination of any of the listed techniques not listed is for the 4-H’er to take with them when they baby-sit in someone else’s Division 181 **Remember to answer the additional question for this class on Part B of home. Do not make kit for combination of ages or for your own family to Unit Two: Controlling the Image the data tag. use. See the manual for appropriate items to include. 4-H’er should make Unit Two Picture Displays: *Class B182050 -Challenging Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a print one or more items in the kit, but purchased items are also allowed. Display • Three 4x6 photos mounted on a single horizontal 11”x14” black (pre- that illustrates a special effect: in box or bag suitable for what it contains. Approximate size not larger than ferred) or white poster or matting board. 1. Double Exposure 12” x 15” x 10”. All items in kit must be safe for child to handle. Most • Every photo on picture display must be pencil numbered (no. 2 lead 2. Light Painting importantly, the kit should serve a defined purpose, not just be a catch all pencil) below (for judge’s reference only). Numbers should be readable 3. Flash Multiple Exposure for several items. but not detract from display. 4. Filters 4-H’ers taking Kids on the Grow (Child Development 2, 3) may enter: • No titles, captions, or stick-on numbers will be allowed. 5. Nighttime Exposure *Class C200007 - Growing With Others Scrapbook or poster. - Ex- • Photos must be mounted vertically or horizontally. Personal Photo Data 6. Digitally altered photos amples: How to decide if it’s time you can be home alone, and related Tags (parts A and B) are required. 7. Other technique not listed activities. How responsibilities and privileges are related. Friendships. Unit Two Exhibit Prints: *Class B182060 - Career Exhibit Print - Explore a career as a commercial Working with others. Understanding rules and boundaries. A family tree. • All exhibit prints are 8” x 10” prints mounted in 11”x14” (outside size) photographer. Commercial photographers take pictures that are used for A family rules chart. A family meal plan, with pictures of a special family cut matting (no frames) with a sandwich mat-board backing (not foam promotional purposes. Commercial photographs are often used in print meal. A home safety checklist. Being street smart (safety). A school scrap- board); rectangular or oval inside mat opening. and online communication materials (advertisements, brochures, flyers, book showing yourself and your school activities, memories, and special • Place photos horizontally or vertically as appropriate. web sites, social media banners, direct email messages, etc.) Capture interests. • Personal Photo Data Tags (parts A and B) are required. commercial photos that tell the story of 4-H in your Nebraska community; *Class C200008 - Growing in Communities Scrapbook or poster Unit Two Photo Journal: photos should show the Nebraska 4-H Program in action. Photos may be - Examples: A career study. A photo story about your own growth and • Choose project 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the Level 2 project manual titled “Control- used to promote the UNL Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. development, not only physically but emotionally, socially, spiritually, men- ling the Image”. tally. A television evaluation (see project manual). How you have overcome • Complete the pages associated with the project of your choice (project DEPARTMENT C: FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCE obstacles. Friendships. A community profile. A community service project. 1, 2, 3 or 4). Human Development Working with parents. Teaching experiences. Understanding discipline. Play- • Place pages in an 8 1/2” x 11” black or white 3 ring binder. Projects: I Have What it Takes to be a Babysitter, Kids on the Grow 1, Kids on ground safety check. • Personal Data Tags are required. For your journal, complete Part A only the Grow 2, Kids on the Grow 3 4-H’ers taking any of the projects in Department C 200 may enter: and include this as page one of your journal. Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08075 Child Development 1: Growing *Class C200009 - Family Involvement Entry - Scrapbook, poster or story *Class B181010 - Photo Journal - An entry will consist of a single complet- on My Own, NATL4H08076 Child Development 2: Growing With Others, describing an activity the family did together. It might include making some- ed and bound section of project 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the Level 2 project manual NATL4H08077 Child Development 3: Growing in Communities thing such as a doll house or feed bunk. Items may be exhibited if desired. titled “Controlling the Image”. Online Youth Materials: I Have What it Takes to be a Babysitter! Other possibilities include a house or farm cleanup project, a family re- *Class B181020 - Lighting Display or Exhibit Print - Entry will consist Additional Resources: Incorporating Nebraska 4-H Outcomes into Human union, a celebration of a family milestone, a trip or vacation, moving, or of a display of 3 pictures of 3 different subjects or an exhibit print that Development 4-H Exhibits, Ideas for New Human Development 4-H Exhib- a community service project. Photographs are encouraged. Visuals should demonstrates lighting effects. its show family participation. Participation by all family members is important. *Class B181030 - Composition Display - Entry will consist of 3 photos il- General Instructions: Human Development lustrating 3 completely different views or angles of the same object. General Information: The term human development includes child care, family *Class B181040 - Composition Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a can- life, personal development and character development. Exhibitors in the Human did print that captures an un-posed moment and illustrates the emotion Development project area will be asked to focus on the signature outcomes areas of the event. in 4-H in certain classes. These outcomes include career development, agricul- *Class B181050 - Action Display or Exhibit Print - Entry will consist of a tural literacy, science, leadership/citizenship and healthy lifestyles. In an effort to display of 3 pictures of 3 different subjects or an exhibit print that captures help 4-H members develop their knowledge in these areas Classes 1-4 of child motion and represents the action in the photo. development exhibits MUST be tied to one or more of the outcome areas or the *Class B181060 - Career Exhibit Print - Explore a career as an edito- exhibit will be dropped a ribbon placing. Each exhibit in classes 1,2,3,4 and 6 rial photographer. Editorial photographers take pictures that highlight the must include the required information. topics being written about in books, magazines, and newspapers. Edito- Information Sheets for Classes 1-4 Should Include: rial photos should be creative, powerful images that tell an intriguing story. 1. Where did I get the idea for this exhibit? Shows Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Let’s tell a story about why we love our Nebraska communities. Capture 2. What decisions did I make to be sure exhibit is safe for child to use? Sunday at 7 p.m. editorial photos that tell a story about your Nebraska Community. 3. What are children this age like? Give 2 examples that help in under- standing the appropriateness of this exhibit for the age of the child (see Division 182 project manuals). The best in family entertainment Unit Three: Mastering Photography— 4. What can the child learn from this exhibit as it pertains to the outcome For current show information and time, please Unit Three Exhibit Prints: area, or how does it promote growth and development as it pertains to call (308) 882-4470. • All exhibit prints are 8” x 10” prints mounted in 11” x 14” (outside size) the outcome area? cut matting (no frames) with a sandwich mat-board backing (not foam Information Sheet for Class 6 Should Include: 308-882-4470 Imperial board); rectangular or oval inside mat opening. 1. What are children this age like? Give 2 examples to show how the kit Page 14 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Include a list of family members and what each person did to participate Class C210909 - Simple Top plate on page 39 in project manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed in the event. Class C210910 - Simple Bottom textile cards should be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an Class C210911 - Simple Dress appropriate cover. See project manual for fabric suggestions. Clothing & Fiber Arts Class C210912- Other Simple Item - Using skills learned in project manual. *Class C222003 - Design Basics, Understanding Design Principles General Instructions: Clothing Exhibits Examples: Apron, vest, etc. - 4-H Members enrolled in STEAM Clothing 2 may enter an exhibit sharing Identification Label: Each item entered as a clothing, knitting or crochet exhibit Class C210913- Upcycled Simple Garment - The original used item must a learning experience from pages 17-20 in the project manual. The Exhibit must have a label attached stating: County, exhibitor’s name and age, project be redesigned (not just decorated) in some way to create a new wearable may be a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not exceed name and class in which garment is entered, and the number of years enrolled in piece of clothing. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign pro- 22” x 30”. the project exhibited. Attach a label on every component of the outfit using safety cess MUST accompany the entry or it will be disqualified. *Class C222004 - Pressing Matters - 4-H Members enrolled in STEAM pins or by basting. Not responsible for unlabeled items. Class C210914- Upcycled Accessory - A wearable accessory made from a Clothing 2 may enter a ham or sleeve roll from pages 21-25 “A Pressing Wool Entries: These entries must have the fiber content listed on the identifica- used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the “redesign” Matter” in the project manual. Exhibit should include answers to lesson tion label. Attach a label on every component of the outfit using safety pins or by process. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process MUST questions that are most appropriate to include. basting. Not responsible for unlabeled garments. All garments with at least 60% accompany the entry or it will be disqualified. *Class C222005 - Entrepreneurial Sewing - Using pages 161-167 in the wool content are eligible for the Make It With Wool Award. manual, display what products you posted online and analyze the cost of Preparation of Exhibit: Please bring all wearable exhibits on wire hangers or hang- STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle goods purchased to determine the appropriate selling price for your prod- ers with a swivel hook ONLY. All exhibits not suitable for hanging should be entered Printed Youth Materials: 4H2250 STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle uct. The Exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should in a self-sealing plastic bag hung on a hanger. Wool garments and garments with Division 221 not exceed 22” x 30”. narrow straps hang better on other hangers, i.e., wooden or notched plastic hang- Classes 900-901 in this division are ineligible for State Fair. *Class C222006 - Upcycled Garment - Create a garment from used textile ers. As you look at the garment, place the hook of the hanger to the left. Use Class C221900 - Beginning Embellished Garment - Create a garment based items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just deco- safety pins to fasten skirts, shorts, and pants to hangers. Each piece should be using beginning techniques as designed in the project manual. Designs are rated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished entered on its own hanger. If more than one hanger is used for an entry, fasten the original idea of the 4-Her using the elements and principles of design to garment must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A “before” hangers belonging to one exhibit together with twist ties or rubber bands. make an original statement. picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the General: Garments as listed may be made for self (4-H member) or another Class C221901 - Beginning Textile Clothing Accessory - Accessory is entry. person. 4-H’ers enrolled in clothing projects should continue their skill develop- constructed and/or decorated using techniques as defined in the project *Class C222007 - Upcycled Clothing Accessory - A wearable accessory ment. Once you have exhibited in a higher level, you are not eligible to exhibit in a manual. Examples Include: Hats, bags, scarves, gloves, aprons, etc. made from a used item. The item used must be changed in some way in lower level. Example: Once you exhibit in STEAM Clothing 2, you are not eligible *Class C221001 - Design Portfolio - Complete at least three different sam- the redesign process. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill to exhibit in STEAM Clothing 1. ples/activities from the project manual. The Portfolio should be placed in learned in this project. A “Before” picture and a description of the redesign Criteria for Judging: Refer to the Nebraska 4-H website for current state fair score and 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover, dividers, and process must accompany the entry. sheets at www.4h.unl.edu. In addition, all entries must conform to rules and table of contents. (Additional pages can be added each year but should be *Class C222008 - Textile Clothing Accessory - Textile accessory is con- regulations as set forth in this fair book. dated.) See Pages 14-16 for portfolio formatting. structed using at least one skill learned in this project. Examples Include: *Class C221002 - Color Wheel - Create your own color wheel, complimen- Hats, bags, scarves, gloves. No metal, plastic, paper or rubber base items STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals tary color bar or color scheme using pages 27-39 in the project manual. allowed (i.e. barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, etc.) Printed Youth Materials: 4H2210 STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals The Exhibit may be a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not *Class C222009 - Top (vest is acceptable) Exhibits will be simple articles requiring minimal skills. Follow suggested skills exceed 22’ x 30”. *Class C222010 - Bottom (pants or shorts) in project manual. May exhibit one item per class number. 4-H’ers who have *Class C221003 - Embellished Garment with Original Design - Create *Class C222011 - Skirt enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 project are not eligible to exhibit in a garment using intermediate or advanced techniques as defined in the *Class C222012 - Unlined Jacket STEAM Clothing 1. project manual. Designed are the original idea of the 4-Her using the ele- *Class C222013 - Dress (not formal wear) Division 210 ments and principles of design to make an original statement. *Class C222014 - Romper or Jumpsuit Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair *Class C221004 - Original Designed Fabric - Fabric yardage is designed *Class C222015 - Two-Piece Outfit Class C210900 - Clothing Portfolio - Complete at least three different using techniques such as those found in the manual. Other embellish- samples/activities from Chapter 2 OR Chapter 3 of the project manual. ments may be added. Exhibit consists of at least one year of finished fabric. STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further The Portfolio should be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an Include information on how the fabric was designed-describe the process Printed Youth Materials: 4H2230 STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further appropriate cover, dividers, and table of contents. (Additional pages can and materials used. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be Garments as listed may be made from any pattern or any fabric and should dem- be added each year but should be dated.) See pages 9-10 for portfolio lowered one ribbon placing. onstrate sewing skills beyond STEAM Clothing 2. Entry consists of complete con- formatting. *Class C221005 - Garment Constructed from Original Designed structed garments only. Wool entries must have the fiber content listed on the Class C210901 - Sewing Kit - Include a list of sewing notions and purpose for Fabric - Fabric yardage is designed first, then a garment is constructed identification label. each included (pg. 12-17 in project manual). from that fabric. Other embellishments may be added. Include informa- Division 223 Class C210902- Fabric Textile Scrapbook - Must include at least 5 differ- tion on how the fabric was designed-describe the process and materials *Class C223001 - Clothing Portfolio - Complete at least six (6) different ent textile samples. Use Textile Information Cards template on Page 41 in used. If additional information is not included, exhibit will be lowered one samples/activities from Chapter 2, Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the project project manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed textile cards should ribbon placing. manual. The Portfolio should be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an appropriate cover. *Class C221006 - Textile Arts Garment or Accessory - A garment or Include an appropriate cover, dividers, and table of contents. (Additional See project manual for fabric suggestions. accessory constructed using new unconventional materials. Examples: pages can be added each year but should be dated.) See pages 11-13 Class C210903 - What’s The Difference - 4-H members enrolled in STEAM Rubber bands, plastic, duct tape. A description of the design process must for portfolio formatting. Clothing 1 may enter an exhibit (not to exceed 22” x 30”) a notebook, accompany the entry. *Class C223002 - Expanded Textile Science Scrapbook - Must include at poster, small display sharing a project comparison and price point. See least ten (10) different textile samples. Use Textile Information Cards tem- project manual, “What’s the Difference?” page 118-119. Exhibits should STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing plate on page 39 in project manual to identify fabric swatches. Completed include pictures NO actual pillows. Printed Youth Materials: 4H2220 STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing textile cards should be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an Class C210904 - Clothing Service Project - Can include pillows or pillow Exhibits in this project must reflect skills learned from this manual including skills appropriate cover. See project manual for fabric suggestions. cases but are not limited to those specific items. Exhibit (not to exceed 22” previously learned. Garments as listed below may be made from any woven or *Class C223003 - Advanced Entrepreneurial Sewing - Using lessons x 30”) a notebook, poster, small display sharing information you generated knit fabric appropriate to the garment’s design and should demonstrate sewing learned in Chapter 5 of the manual, display one sample product with a in the project activity “Serving A Purpose” page 124 and 125. skills beyond STEAM Clothing 1. business plan that includes a business ID and logo. The exhibit may be Beginning Sewing Exhibits: Exhibits must be made from medium weight woven Division 222 a notebook, poster, or small display. Exhibits should not exceed 22” x 30”. fabrics that will sew and press smoothly, flannel/fleece is acceptable. Solid color *Class C222001 - Clothing Portfolio - Complete at least six (6) different *Class C223004 - Upcycled Garment - Create a garment from used textile fabrics or those having an overall print are acceptable. NO PLAIDS, STRIPES, samples/activities from Chapter 2 OR Chapter 3 of the project manual. based items. The original used item must be redesigned (not just deco- NAPPED OR JERSEY KNIT. Patterns should be simple without darts, set-in sleeves, The Portfolio should be placed in an 8 ½” x 11”, 3 ring binder. Include an rated) in some way to create a new wearable piece of clothing. The finished and collars. Raglan and kimono sleeve are acceptable. appropriate cover, dividers, and table of contents. (Additional pages can garment must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A “before” Class C210905 - Pincushion be added each year but should be dated.) See pages 9-11 for portfolio picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the Class C210906 - Pillowcase formatting. entry. Class C210907 - Simple Pillow - Pillow size to be no larger than 18” x 18”. *Class C222002 - Expanded Textile Science Scrapbook - Must include at *Class C223005 - Upcycled Clothing Accessory - A wearable accessory Class C210908 - Bag/Purse - No zippers or button holes may be used. least ten (10) different textile samples. Use Textile Information Cards tem- made from a used item. The item used must be changed in some way in the redesign process. The finished accessory must reflect at least one skill learned in this project. A “before” picture and a description of the redesign process must accompany the entry. *Class C223006 - Textile Clothing Accessory -Textile accessory is con- structed using at least one skill learned in this project. Examples Include: Hats, bags, scarves, gloves. No metal, plastic, paper or rubber base items 427 Legion St. allowed (i.e. barrettes, headbands, flip flops, duct tape, etc.) *Class C223007 - Dress or Formal Wauneta, NE 69045 *Class C223008 - Skirted Combination - (Skirt with shirt, vest or jacket or jumper and shirt) *Class C223009 - Pants or Shorts Combination - (Pants or shorts with 308-394-5738 shirt, vest or jacket) *Class C223010 - Romper or Jumpsuit *Class C223011- Specialty Wear - (Includes: Swim wear, costumes, hunt- Medicare and Medicaid certified. ing gear, or chaps) *Class C223012 - Unlined Jacket Private insurance accepted. *Class C223013 - Coat, Blazer, Suit Jacket or Outerwear -A tailored blazer or suit jacket or coat. Wool entries must have the fiber content list- I grity ~ Ca ~ Comin ~ Home THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 15 ed on the identification label to be considered for the Make it With Wool fabric bolts. 4-Hers may also use “fabric collections” offered by manufacturers in b) How did you select the design and fabrics used including whether or not Award. a particular designer or fabric line. you used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc.? Examples of Fabric Collections Include: c) What did you do and what was done by others? Knitting • Jelly Rolls are made of (up to) 40 different strips of 2 1/2 “ wide fabric Guidelines for Classes 50-83—Quilted Exhibits: Please note the description of Printed Youth Materials: 4H413 ABC of Knitting-Right Hand, 4H414 ABC of laying on top of one another and rolled up to look like a jelly roll. The classes. They denote degree of difficulty in construction and not the number of Knitting Left Hand, 4H415 Knitting Made Easy CD fabric is created by one designer or fabric line and compliments each years in the project. General Instructions: Knitting other. In many cases, less skilled 4-Hers find it difficult to cut narrow • A quilted exhibit consists of 3 or more layers. Information Sheet For Knitting: Each knitted exhibit must include the following strips with a rotary cutter and ruler, so this fabric selection may make it • All quilted exhibits must be quilted (machine or hand) or tied. information with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing: easier as they learn. • All quilt piecing and finishing must be the sole work of the 4-H member. 1. What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit? (Example: Learn how to • Honey Buns are made like the Jelly Rolls with 1 ½” strips of fabrics. Quilting, whether machine or hand quilted, may be done by another block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s). • Layer Cakes are 10” squares of fabric from a manufactured designer of individual except for the Premier Quilt class. 2. What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)? fabric line with different pieces of fabric “layered” on top of one another • No pre-quilted fabric may be used. 3. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward to look like a piece of cake. • Wall quilts must have a hanging sleeve on the back of the quilt or some your goal(s)? • Charm Packs are made of 5” squares of coordinating fabric and may be method for hanging. 4. Gauge-Number of rows per inch; number of stitches per inch. tied up with a string or scrap of fabric. • All quilted exhibits must be clean and finished for intended purpose. 5. Size of needles. • Turnover is a collection of coordinating fabrics that are cut into 6” tri- • On a half sheet of 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, include an explanation answer- 6. Kind of yarn-weight and fiber content. angles. ing the following questions: 7. Names of stitches used. • Fat Quarters are ½ yard cuts of fabric which are cut in half to make a a) How did you select the design and fabrics including whether or not 8. Copy of directions. rectangle that is approximately 18’ x 21”. (One half yard of fabric yields you used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc.? Division 225 2 fat quarters). The “fat quarter” can be more economical to purchase b) What did you do and what was done by others? Level One for a smaller quilt because the purchaser does not have to buy the c) What did you learn that you can use on your next project? Classes 900 in this division is ineligible for State Fair entire yardage width. Sizes of Quilted Exhibits: Class C225900 - Level 1 Knitted Clothing or Home Environment Item • Fabric Kit is a collection of fabrics cut in large pieces to accommodate • Small: Length + Width = Less than 60”. This size includes miniature - Knitted item or garment using beginning stitches. the requirements of a particular quilt pattern. The 4-Her must cut out quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats (4), and pillows. All Level Two all of the smaller squares, rectangles, etc. to make the quilt top accord- items must be quilted. Pillows must have a quilted top, not just pieced ing to the pattern directions. patchwork. *Class C225005 - Knitted Clothing or Home Environment Item - Knit- After fabric selection, youth can use a variety of tools for cutting the fabric and • Medium: Length + Width = 61” to 120” ted items or garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist completing the quilt. Cutting into pattern pieces may include hand roller die cut- • Large: Length + Width = over 120” or seed/moss stitches. ting machines that cut particular shapes which can be appliqued to fabric. This is Level Three allowed in the construction of the quilt. Level One Quilted Exhibits Quilted Exhibit: A quilted exhibit is made up of at least 3 layers. Quilts or quilted Pieced quilts made up of squares and/or rectangles. *Class C225015 - Knitted Clothing or Home Environment Item - Knit- items must be quilted or tied through all layers. *Class C229050 -Small ted item or garment made from advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip Ineligible Exhibits: Fleece blankets are not eligible in this division. *Class C229051 - Medium stitch over, double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, Identification Label: Quilts must have a permanent label on the back in the bot- *Class C229052 - Large germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as tom right corner with quilter’s name and date of completion. Aran or Fair Isle Division 229 Level Two Quilted Exhibits *Class C229010 - Exploring Quilts - Illustrate some aspect of quilts or quilt In addition to squares and/or rectangles, quilts may have triangles and/or may Crochet making. Examples Include, But Are Not Limited To: Language arts, quilts be embroidered. Printed Youth Materials: 4H406 ABC of Crochet for Right-handed of different cultures, chemistry, design, preservation, history, construction, *Class C229060 - Small People, 4H407 ABC of Crochet for Left-handed People math-conversion of quilt patterns, textiles/fabrics, computerization, entre- *Class C229061 - Medium General Instructions: Crochet preneurship. History may include history of an old quilt or history/research *Class C229062 - Large Information Sheet For Crochet: Each crocheted exhibit must include the following of a particular style of quilt such as Baltimore album quilts, Amish quilts, information with entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing: other. Exhibit may be a 14” x 22” poster, notebook, CD, PowerPoint, Prezi, Level Three Quilted Exhibits 1. What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit? (Example: Learn how to DVD, YouTube or other technique. All items in an exhibit must be attached In addition to any of the methods in classes 50-62, quilts may have curved piec- block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s). together and labeled. NO quilted items should be entered in this class. ing, appliqué, Celtic style, stained glass style, paper piecing, art quilt style, or 2. What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)? *Class C229020 - Quilt Designs Other Than Fabric - Two or three dimen- other non-traditional styles. 3. What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward sional item with quilt design made using medium other than fabric, such as *Class C229070 - Small your goal(s)? wooden quilt block, stained glass, paper, etc. *Class C229071 - Medium 4. Gauge and size of hook. *Class C229030 - Computer Exploration - Poster of notebook with a mini- *Class C229072 - Large 5. Kind of yarn-weight and fiber content or other material used. mum of six computer generated quilt designs or color variations on a quilt 6. Names of stitches used. design. Include information of type of program used, process used to gener- Premiere Quilt 7. Copy of directions. ate designs, or how you used color to create different quilt designs. Size of Entire quilt in the sole work of the 4-H member, including quilting (hand or ma- Division 226 poster or notebook to be suitable to the exhibit. chine). Tied quilts are not eligible for this class. Level One *Class C229040 - Wearable Art - Quilted clothing or accessory which must *Class C229080 - Hand Quilted Classes 900 in this division is ineligible for State Fair have a recognizable amount of quilting and may include fabric manipula- *Class C229081 - Sewing Machine Quilted Class C226900 - Level 1 Crocheted Clothing or Home Environment tion. Quilting must be done by 4-H member. On a half sheet of 8 ½ x 11 *Class C229082 - Long Arm Quilted - Non-computerized/hand guided. Item - Crocheted item or garment using beginning stitches. inch paper, tell how you selected the design and fabrics including whether *Class C229083 - Long Arm Quilted - Computerized. Level Two or not you used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares, etc. *Class C229041 - Inter-Generational Quilt - A quilt made by a 4-H mem- Consumer Management *Class C226005 - Crocheted Clothing or Home Environment Item ber and family members or friends of different generations. On a half-sheet General Instructions: Shopping in Style - Crocheted item or garment using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, of 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper include an explanation answering the following Posters should be on 14” x 22” poster board. Three-ring binders should be 8 ½” x cluster or mesh. questions: 11” x 1”. Videos should be less than 5 minutes in length and be able to be played Level Three a) How was the quilt planned and who did what in the construction of the on a PC using Windows Media Player, Real Player, or QuickTime Player. quilt? Shopping In Style *Class C226015 - Crocheted Clothing or Home Environment Item b) How did you select the design and fabrics including whether or not you Ages 10 and over - Crocheted item or garment using pattern stitches such as afghan, broom- used a kit, jelly roll, charm squares etc.? Printed Youth Materials: 4H435 Shopping In Style stick, hairpin, lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. *Class C229042 - Service Project Quilt - A quilt constructed by a 4-H Division 240 member or group to be donated to a worthy cause. On a half sheet of 8 1/2 * Class C240001 - Best Buy for Your Buck - Provide details of the best buy Quilt Quest x 11 inch paper, include an explanation answering the following questions: you made for your buck this year. Consider building the ultimate wardrobe Electronic Youth Materials: 4H1310 Quilt Quest a) Why was the quilt constructed and who will receive the donated quilt? by adding to this entry each year by dividing it into Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, etc. Additional Resources: 4H1311 Beginning Basics, 4H1320 Creative Cor- ners: Project Block 1, 4H1321 Terrific Triangles: Project Block 2, 4H1330 Fantastic Fabrics: Project Block 3, 4H1350 Perfect Paper Piecing: Project Repairs for Book 4, 4H1360 Elegant Embellishments: Project Block 5, 4H1370 Amaz- ing Appliqué: Project Block 6 s)NDUSTRIALs!UTOMOTIVE General Instructions: Quilt Quest Beginning Quilters: In Quilt Quest, 4-Hers learn skills as they progress through s,IGHT4RUCK the project. The least experienced 4-H exhibitor will select fabric, cut, and sew 3HARI"RIGGS OWNER together only squares or rectangles in making the quilt top. They may have addi- s($4RUCKs4RACTOR 505 Broadway, Imperial, NE (308) 882-4484 tional guidance in piecing the quilt block and layering together the quilt top, inner batting and the quilt bottom. Another person can do the quilting for them. See us for Premier Class: In this class the 4-Her has developed skills to be able to do all of the work by himself/herself. This included pattern and fabric selection, cutting • Cards • Candles • Framed Prints and sewing individual pieces, layering the quilt top/batting/backing together, and CARQUEST quilting. Quilting may be done by hand, by sewing machine or by a commercial- • Craft Supplies grade quilting machine. After quilting, the 4-Her must finish the quilt by “squaring it up”, put binding on the edge, and placing a label on the quilt which provides AUTO PARTS • Willow Tree, Boyds Bears details about the quilt making process for historical purposes. 604 Broadway, Imperial, Neb. Support Information: All entry cards and support information must be attached and Much More! using a safety pin. No straight pins. 308-882-4273 800-457-5259 For All Classes: 4-Hers can choose fabrics for the quilt by selecting fabric from • Tux Rentals Page 16 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Put the story in a binder or video (see general information). chart on page 23 of the manual do a comparison of financial institutions solved a problem (air quality, water, sound, temperature, lighting, fire es- • Suggested for Ages 10-13 Provide details about wardrobe inventory such as bank, savings and loan, credit unions or other financial institutions cape plan, etc.). which indicates why you selected the garment you did, clothing budget, on the Web or in your community. Class C251912 - Video - Show how to make a bed, organize a room, or the and cost of garment. Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the gar- *Class C248002 -Advertisement - Pages 26-27—Make an ad for a product steps you used to make a simple accessory. ment (front, side, back views). with help of page 26 in your manual. Class C251913 - Other Item - Using skills learned in the Design My Place • Suggested for Ages 14-19 Provide details listed for those ages 10- *Class C248003 - Web-based Financial Game - Use your creativity to share project. 13 plus include body shape discussion, construction quality details, the results of one of these web-based financial games at: www.consum- design features that affected your selection, cost per wearing, and care erjungle.com , or Allowance Game-can be downloaded for free at: http:// Preserving Heirlooms of garment. Provide 3 color photos of you wearing the garment (front, www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1776.pdf Digital Youth Materials: Preserving Heirlooms side, back views). *Class C248004 - Champion’s Challenge - Using a calculator on the web General Instructions: Preserving Heirlooms *Class C240002 - Revive Your Wardrobe -Take at least two items in your (see possible sites on page 14 of manual) complete the calculations for This project area is for items with historic, sentimental or antique value that are wardrobe that still fit but that you don’t wear anymore and pair them with number 2 in the Champion’s Challenge on page 14. Write a paragraph to restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not something new to make them wearable once again. Create a photo story show your findings and include a printout of the calculations done on the for “recycled” items. For Example: A bench would be considered an heirloom if which includes before and after photos and a description of what was done. web which show month, monthly payment, remaining amount owed each the original finish is restored, but, if decorated by painting it would be considered Put in a binder, poster, or video (see general information). month, principal paid, interest paid, and cumulative interest paid (i.e. re- recycled. Entering highly valuable items (especially small ones) is discouraged, *Class C240003 - What Should I Wear? - You have landed a job interview at payment schedule). as exhibits will not be displayed in closed cases. the local fast food place. Use photos from magazines or actual photos of Attach Information Including: what might be appropriate for you to wear to the interview. Also show some Home Environment 1. List steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures are items that might not be appropriate. Include written reasons for each item. Projects: Design My Place, Preserving Heirlooms, Design Decisions, Sketchbook encouraged. Look for reasoning in the 4-H project manual under topics such as First Crossroads, Portfolio Pathways, Crafts 2. Keepsakes documentation: How you acquired the item and the history Impressions (p. 10-11), Lines (p. 24-27), Body Shape (p. 18-21), or others. General Instructions: Home Environment of the item—may be written, pictures, audio or video tape of interview Entry can be a poster, binder, or video (see general information). Home Environment Exhibits Are Evaluated By These Criteria: with family member, etc. *Class C240004 - Show Me Your Colors - Select 6-8 color photos of you 1. Items must be designed to be used for home decorating, home fur- Division 256 wearing different colors. Half should be what you consider to be good per- nishing or home management (no clothing, purses, note cards, scrap- *Class C256001 - Trunks - Including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes. sonal color choices and half should be poor personal color choices. Write books/photo albums, etc). *Class C256002 - An Article - Either a newly made ‘treasure’ (accessory) a brief explanation with each photo describing your selections. Refer to 2. Accessories should be of high quality (as compared to quick, simple from an old item or an old item or an old ‘treasure’ (accessory) refinished the manual page 23 for more information. Entry should be a poster (see crafts), suitable for use in the home several months throughout the or renovated. May include a display of a collection or collectibles, being general information). year. careful not to destroy the value of the collection. *Class C240005- Clothing First Aid Kit - Refer to page 73 of the manual 3. Items should show creativity and originality, along with the application *Class C256003 - Furniture - Either a newly made ‘treasure’ from an old and complete a clothing first aid kit. Include a list of items in the kit and a of design principles and elements. (Ask yourself: How have I shown item or an old ‘treasure’ refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized brief discussion of why each item was included. Put in appropriately sized creativity and applied the design principles and elements in this acces- furniture. box or tote with a lid. No larger than a shoe box. sory?) Youth are required to include this information. *Class C256004 - Cleaned and Restored Heirloom Accessory or Old *Class C240006 - Mix, Match, & Multiply - Using this concept from page 4. Entered in the correct class: What medium is the majority of your ac- Furniture - A reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or acces- 32 of the manual take at least 5 pieces of clothing and create new outfits. cessory made from? What was changed or manipulated? sory that is functional for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, Use your imagination to show various looks (i.e. on a clothes line, in a tree, 5. Items should be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall and simple repairs made. Item would not be refinished or repainted, but on a mannequin). Include a brief discussion of each outfit which dem- hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc. No single matboard or artist reconditioned to restore it to its original look or to prevent it from further onstrates what you have learned by completing this entry. Entry can be a canvas panels. Wrapped canvas (if staples not visible on edge) is ac- damage as a valuable heirloom. (Refinished items go in classes 2-3) This binder, poster, or video (see general information). cepted without framing, but still needs to include hanger. Make sure class is for situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to *Class C240007 - Teen Fashion Trend Photo Collage - Using the activity hangers are strong enough to support the item. maintain its antique value. Item or article should be of complexity suited on page 13 of the manual, create a fashion trend photo collage. Be sure 6. All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to an advanced project. and include answers to the six questions on the top half of the page in the to advance to state fair. *Class C256005 - Cleaned &/Or Restored Heirloom Home Furnish- manual on the front of the collage to demonstrate what you learned. Entry 7. Items should not be ones made for beginning level or other projects ings Textile - Consult Extension publication Care and Conservation of should be on a poster (see general information). (ex: simple 10 minute table runners or woodworking). Exhibits from Heirloom Textiles, G1682 for information. Item or article should be of com- the beginning level, Design My Place, are county only and not state fair plexity suited to an advanced project. Making Cents of It eligible. Class 900 in this division is ineligible for State Fair (for 4-H’ers in grades 2-3) Identification: A label with the exhibitor’s name and county should be attached to Class C256900 - Other Item - Using skills learned in the Preserving Heirlooms Printed Leader Materials: 4H1200 Making Cents of It each separate piece of the exhibit. project. Division 246 Supporting Information: Supporting information is required for all Home Environ- Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair ment exhibits. Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also Design Decisions Class C246900 - Nebraska State Quarter - Color the picture of our state include element or principle of design used. Printed Youth Materials: 4H1600 Design Decisions quarter (found at http://www.usmint.gov/kids/campCoin/coloring.cfm or Electronic Resources: 4H1610 Design Decisions CD request a copy from your Extension Office). On a separate sheet of paper— Design My Place Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element explain in a short essay (at least 2 paragraphs) why you think Nebraska Printed Youth Materials: 4H1900 Design My Place, 4H1905 Design My or principle of design used. chose Chimney Rock and a covered wagon to represent our state on a coin. Place Poster Division 257 (Display your picture and essay in a clear report cover—please include your Division 251 *Class C257001 - Design Board for a Room - Include: Color scheme, wall name, age, grade and county). Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair treatment, floor treatment, etc. OR floor plan for a room— Posters, 22” x Class C246901 - Currency History Poster - Refer to page 8 in the Making Class C251900 - Needlework Item - (made with yarn or floss). 28” or multimedia presentation (on CD). Show what you learned with before Cents of It Manual. Include at least 5 objects (pictures or drawings) that Class C251901 - Simple Fabric Accessory - (Examples Include: Table run- and after pictures or diagrams, samples, story, cost comparisons, optional were used as money before coins and paper currency were made. Label ner, place mats, wall hanging, etc.). arrangements, etc. the objects and include the name of the country where this type of currency Class C251902- Accessory made with Original Batik or Tie Dye *Class C257002 - Problem Solved Energy Savers Or Career Explo- was used. Poster size should be 14” x 22”. Class C251903 - Simple Accessory made using Wood ration - Identify a problem (as problem windows, storage needs, incon- Class C246902 - Wants/Needs Poster - Using the information on page 16 Class C251904 - Simple Accessory made using Plastic venient room arrangement, cost comparison, energy conservation, waste of the Making Cents of It manual (poster size 14” x 22”). Class C251905 - Simple Accessory made using Glass management, etc.) OR explore a career related to home environment, (what Class C246903 - Decorated Bank - Make your own coin bank (see page 28 Class C251906 - Simple Accessory made using Clay would it be, what education is needed, what would you do, etc.) Using of the Making Cents of It manual). Class C251907 - Simple Accessory made using Paper poster, notebook, multimedia presentation (on CD) or other method, de- Class C246904 - You Be The Teacher - On a poster (14” x 22”) share with Class C251908 - Simple Accessory made using Metal Tooling or scribe the problem and how it was solved OR your career exploration. others what you learned in this project. Metal Punch *Class C257003 - Solar, Wind, or Other Energy alternatives for the Class C251909 - Storage Item Made or Recycled Home - Can be models, either an original creation or an adaption of kit. If General Instructions: Money Fun-Damentals & Money Moves Class C251910 - Bulletin or Message Board kit, label and explain what was learned and how the item could be used in Entries shall be posters or notebooks. Poster size shall be 14” x 22”. Notebooks Class C251911 - Problem Solved -Using a creative method to show you or on exterior of home. must be 3-ring binders 8 ½” x 11” x 1”. Money Fun-Damentals Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H07710 Financial Champions1: Money FUNdamentals Parkview Heights Division 247 Kurt D. Genrich *Class C247001 - Comparison Shopping - Page 9—Considering the dif- Apartments ferences between your needs and wants on page 6-9 in manual do com- Agent parison shopping for school supplies; or purchasing a video, going to the 611 Broadway movies, or movie rental. Imperial, NE 69033 Providing great retirement living! *Class C247002 - Financial Goals - Pages 20-21—Using your creativity share 3 of your SMART financial goals in this exhibit. (One of each: short Bus 308-882-4610 Studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom term, intermediate and long term.) [email protected] *Class C247003 - Educational Exhibit - Pages 26-27—Show what you have apartments available. Optional services learned or done in this project through a poster, notebook, or other creative available to assist you if needed. display. s!UTOs(OME Contact Sara Marshall at 308-882-5333 for a tour! Money Moves s2ANCHs,IFE Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H07711 Financial Champions 2: Money Moves s"USINESS)NVESTMENT 933 Grant St., Imperial, NE 308-882-5333 Division 248 *Class C248001 - Comparison Chart - Page 23—Using the comparison s#ROP(AIL THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 17 *Class C257004 - Science Experiment - Using illustrations or models, il- explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design manual. lustrate a science experiment related to home environment. Examples: used. (pages 8-9 of project manual) *Class C410010 - Beyond the Needle Embellished Garment(s) with Compare energy use such as types of lighting for homes, water efficient Division 261 Original Design - Garment is created using intermediate or advanced processes or products, sun or landscaping to heat or cool homes. *Class C261001 - Original Acrylic Painting - Based on techniques techniques as defined in the project manual. Designs are the original idea *Class C257005 - Community Service Activity - Show what was done as learned in Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed and ready to hang. (pages of the 4-H’er using the elements and principles of design to make an origi- a community service activity related to this project. In a notebook, photo 12-13) nal statement. story, or poster, show the purpose and results of that activity. *Class C261002 - Original Oil Painting - Based on techniques learned in *Class C410015 - Beyond the Needle Garment Constructed From Example: Painting a mural at a daycare or 4-H building, helping an el- Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed and ready to hang. (pages 26-33) Original Designed Fabric - Fabric yardage is designed first, then a derly person paint or clean their home, etc. May be an individual or *Class C261003 - Original Watercolor - Based on techniques learned in garment is constructed from that fabric. Other embellishments may be club activity. Non-Competitive: Special recognition certificates will be unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed and ready to hang. (pages 14-17) added. awarded to participants. *Class C261004 - Original Sand Painting - Based on techniques learned *Class C410020 - Beyond the Needle Textile Arts Garment(s) - Gar- *Class C257006 - Window Covering - May include curtains, draperies, in Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed and ready to hang. (pages 20-21) ment is constructed using new unconventional materials. Example: Rubber shades, shutters, etc. *Class C261005 - Original Encaustic Painting - Based on techniques bands, plastic, duct tape. *Class C257007 - Floor Covering - May be woven, braided, painted floor learned in Unit I of Portfolio Pathways, framed and ready to hang. (pages cloth, etc. May be exhibited as a poster or multimedia presentation (on 34-35) STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing Fashion Show CD). *Class C261006 - Home Accessory Made With Any Printing Technique Classes 930-936 in this division are ineligible for State Fair *Class C257008 - Bedcover - May include quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust In Pathways Unit II. - (pages 36-56) Class C410930 - Level 2 Upcycled Garment ruffle, pillow sham, canopy, etc. For quilts, state who did the quilting. (No Class C410931 - Level 2 Upcycled Clothing Accessory tied fleece blankets.) Crafts Class C410932 - Level 2 Textile Clothing Accessory *Class C257009 - Accessory—Framed Original Needlework/Stitch- Division 270 Class C410933 - Top ery - May be commercially framed. Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair Class C410934 - Bottom Pants or Shorts *Class C257010 - Accessory—Textile—2D - Table cloth or runner, dresser Class C270900 - Rubber Stamping - Any item decorated using rubber Class C410935 - Skirt scarf, wall hanging, etc. (No tied fleece blankets or 10 minute table run- stamps. Class C410936- Unlined Jacket ners.) Class C270901 - Scrap Booking - A complete scrapbook or creative craft Class C410937 -Other Garment or Outfit *Class C257011 - Accessory—Textile—3D - Pillows, pillow shams, fabric item using scrap booking techniques. *Class C410030 - Constructed STEAM 2 Garment(s) - Possible types of bowls, etc. Class C270902 - Stained Glass garments include: Dress; Romper or Jumpsuit; OR Two-Piece Outfit (skirt *Class C257012 - Accessory—3D - String art, etc. Class C270903 - Card Making - Exhibit two (2) cards (theme of your choice) with shirt, vest or jacket; jumper and shirt); pants or shorts outfit (pants or *Class C257013- Accessory—Original Floral Design with envelopes; each card made with a different technique. shorts with shirt, vest, or unlined jacket). A purchased top can be worn to *Class C257014 - Accessory—Original made from Wood - Burn, cut, Class C270904 - Ceramics complete a skirt, pants, or shorts outfit with a vest or unlined jacket. 4-H shape or otherwise manipulate. Class C270905 - Paper Craft Any type of craft made entirely out members who have enrolled in or who have completed STEAM Clothing 3 *Class C257015 - Accessory—Original made from Glass- Etch, mo- of paper. projects are not eligible to enter STEAM 2. Nightshirts, flannel lounging saic, stain, molten or otherwise manipulate. Class C270906 - Stepping Stone or Decorative Garden Item pants, or any other types of loungewear can NOT be modeled. *Class C257016 - Accessory—Original made from Metal - Cut, shape, Class C270907 - Hand Crafted Jewelry punch, sculpt, reassemble or otherwise manipulate. Class C270908 - Miscellaneous Craft STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further Fashion Show *Class C257017 - Accessory—Original made from Ceramic or Tile - Class C270909 - Pinterest Exhibit- Inspiration must come from a post in Classes 940-943 in this division are ineligible for State Fair Treatment to exhibit must go through process that permanently alters the Pinterest. Include a copy of the instructions found on Pinterest and, on a 4” Class C410940 - Level 3 Upcycled Garment medium. Painting alone is not sufficient. x 6” card list 3 things you learned in the construction of the exhibit. Class C410941 - Level 3 Upcycled Clothing Accessory *Class C257018 - Accessory—Recycled/Upcycled Item for the Home Class C410942 - Level 3 Textile Clothing Accessory - Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your at- 4-H Fashion Show Class C410943 - Other Garment or Outfit tached information. Projects: STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle, STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals, *Class C410040 - Constructed STEAM 3 Garment(s) - Possible types of *Class C257019 - Furniture-Recycled/Remade - Made or finished by us- STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing, STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further garments include: Dress or formal; Skirted Outfit (skirt with shirt, vest, or ing a common object or material in a creative way. Include description of General Instructions: 4-H Fashion Show jacket OR jumper and shirt); Pants or Shorts Outfit (pants or shorts with what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information. Modeled Garments: Garments should be age appropriate. shirt, vest, or jacket); Romper or Jumpsuit; Specialty Wear (swim wear, *Class C257020 - Furniture—Wood Opaque Finish- Such as paint or Entries Not Accepted at State Fair This Year Include: costumes, western wear-chaps, chinks, or riding attire); OR Jacket (non- enamel. 1. Textile clothing accessories. tailored). Tailored Blazer, Suit Jacket, or Coat. Additional pieces with blazer, *Class C257021 - Furniture—Wood Clear Finish - Showing wood grain. 2. Nightshirt/loungewear, for example, flannel lounging pants. jacket or coat may either be constructed or purchased. A purchased top *Class C257022 - Furniture—Fabric Covered - May include stool, chair 3. Upcycled garments. can be worn to complete a vest or jacket outfit with a skirt, pants, or shorts. seat, slip-covers, headboard, etc. Division 410 Nightwear or loungewear can NOT be modeled. *Class C257023 - Furniture—Outdoor Living - Furniture made/refur- STEAM Clothing 1: Fundamentals Fashion Show bished by suitable for outdoor use. NOTE: Will be displayed outside at 4-H’ers who have enrolled in or completed STEAM Clothing 2 or 3 are not eli- Knitting or Crochet Fashion Show State Fair. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in gible. Classes 950-951 in this division are ineligible for State Fair your attached information. Classes 900-909 in this division are ineligible for State Fair Class C410950 - Knitted Clothing Item or Clothing Accessory - (Level *Class C257024 - Accessory—Outdoor Living - Accessory made/refur- Class C410900 - Pincushion 1, 2 or 3) bished by 4-H member suitable for outdoor use. Include description of Class C410901 - Pillowcase Class C410951 - Crocheted Clothing Item or Clothing Accessory - what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information. Class C410902 - Simple Pillow (Level 1, 2 or 3) Class 900 in this division is ineligible for State Fair Class C410903 - Bag/Purse *Class C410050 - Knitted or Crocheted Clothing - (Level 2 or 3) Knit- Class C257900 - Other Item -Using skills learned in the Design Decisions Class C410904 - Simple Top ted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist or seed/ project. Class C410905 - Simple Bottom Pants, shorts, or skirt. moss stitches or advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, Class C410906 - Simple Dress double-pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, Sketchbook Crossroads Class C410907 - Other Using skills learned in project manual. feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08140 Sketchbook Crossroads Class C410908 - Upcycled Simple Garment Isle. Crocheted garment using pattern stitches such as texture, shell, cluster Use techniques from manual or comparable techniques. Attached information to Class C410909 - Upcycled Accessory or mesh stitches or advance crochet stitches such as afghan, broomstick, explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design hairpin lace, design motifs or pattern stitches. Garment needs to be a com- used. (pages 8-9 of project manual) STEAM Clothing: Beyond the Needle Fashion Show plete outfit as in a dress, coat, or two piece ensemble (bottom and top). Division 260 4-H’ers must show their own original creativity. *Class C260001 - Original Pencil or Chalk Drawing - Framed and ready Classes 920-921 in this division are ineligible for State Fair Shopping in Style Fashion Show to hang. Scratch art accepted here. (pages 10-21) Class C410920 - Beginning Embellished Garment - Garment made with *Class C410060 - Modeled Shopping in Style Purchased Outfit and *Class C260002 - Original Ink Drawing - Framed and ready to hang. beginning techniques as defined in the project manual. Written Report - Participants must be enrolled in the Shopping in Style (pages 22-28) Class C410921 - Beginning Textile Clothing Accessory - Accessory 4-H project to enter. The curriculum is designed for youth ages 10 and *Class C260003 - Home Accessory Made With Fiber - (page 29) constructed and/or decorated using techniques as defined in the project older to help them strengthen their consumer skills when purchasing cloth- *Class C260004 - Home Accessory Made With Felted Wool - (pages 29-33) *Class C260005 - Home Accessory Made With Cotton Linter - (pages 34-36) *Class C260006 - Home Accessory Using Batik - (pages 37-39) *Class C260007 - Home Accessory Made by Weaving - (pages 40-47) Trent Spady *Class C260008 - Home Accessory Made With Fabric Exhibitor Has Dyed - (pages 48-50) *Class C260009 - Home Accessory Using Quilt Design From Another Culture - Exhibit should include description of culture and history of de- Residential — Commercial 308-882-4677 sign. (pages 51-52) $OORS3TEELs7OODs!LUMINUM *Class C260010 - Original Sculpted Home Accessory Made With 632 Cherry, Imperial, NE Clay - (no purchased pots) (pages 53-62) 3ERVICE!LL"RANDSOF$OORSAND/PERATORS *Class C260011 - Recycle: Home Accessory Made with Boxes or Sculpted Cardboard - (pages 63-66) *Class C260012 - Home Accessory Carved From Plaster of Paris - (pages 69-70)

Portfolio Pathways Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08141 Portfolio Pathways Use techniques from manual or comparable techniques. Attach information to Page 18 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 ing. Participants must model a complete outfit. All pieces of the garment rachis intact. After collection, fresh leaf samples can be temporarily stored Mounting: Seeds may be displayed in a variety of ways, e.g. mounted on a display must be purchased. within the pages of an old magazine, but they should be properly pressed board, displayed in jars in a rack, etc., but they must be securely mounted and and dried for display. Be sure to record pertinent information during col- easily viewed. Be as creative as you like. DEPARTMENT D: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & EARTH SCIENCES lection. Mounting: Leaves may be displayed in a notebook or on a display Labeling: The labels for each sample must include: Forestry board. Any method may be used to mount leaves, e.g. wire, glue, tape, 1. Common name Projects: Tree Identification staples, plastic bags, but be sure all their features can be clearly identified. 2. Scientific name Printed Youth Materials: 4H332 Tree Identification, 4H431 Leafing Out Labeling: The label for each sample must include: 3. Type of fruit, if known (e.g. samara, pod, nut, legume, etc.) General Instructions: Forestry 1. Common name 4. Exhibitor’s name Display Boards: Display boards must be made from wood or wood composite, 2. Scientific name 5. Collection date e.g. plywood, fiberboard or masonite, 1/4” to 1/2” thick and no larger than 24” 3. Leaf type 6. Collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum) x 24”. Display boards must be coated, e.g. painted or varnished, on both sides 4. Leaf arrangement (for broadleaf trees) Other Supporting Information: e.g. maturity date, average number of seed in the to prevent warping. 5. Leaf composition (for broadleaf trees) fruit, etc., may be included to enhance educational value. Display Posters: Display posters must be made from a material, e.g. foam board 6. Exhibitor’s name *Class D320005 - Wood Display - The wood display must include wood from or poster board that will stand upright without buckling and be no larger than 7. Collection date at least 10 different tree species. 24” x 24”. 8. Collection location (be specific, including county and other relevant Preparation: Samples may be of any shape, e.g. sections from a board, wood Display Books: Display books must measure no more than 16” x 16”. information) cylinders turned on a lathe, horizontal or vertical cross sections of a small log with Samples: At least 5 of the 10 samples in Classes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be from the If a twig is included with a sample, indicate “twig included” on the label. For bark attached, etc., but all samples should be the same shape, e.g. all wood cyl- list of 60 species described in 4H332 Tree Identification. Samples must be from Example: The twig may be included with an eastern red cedar sample because inders or all sections of a board. Each sample can be no larger than 4 inches by 10 different tree species. For Example: Emerald Queen Maple and Crimson King the leaves are very small and difficult to remove from the twig. 4 inches by 4 inches. Cut surfaces should be sanded to show the grain. Treating Maple are both varieties of the same species (Norway Maple), and thus have the Supplemental Information: e.g. general uses, common products, fall color, etc., samples with a clear finish (no stain) is optional. same genus and species name, I.e. Acer platanoides. All samples must be from may be included with the display to enhance its educational value. Mounting: Samples may be displayed in a variety of ways, e.g. mounted on a trees, NO shrubs. If more than 10 samples are included in the display, only the *Class D320003 Twig Display The twig display must include twig samples from display board, displayed in a box or rack, etc., but they must be securely mounted first 10 samples from the current year will be judged. at least 10 different tree species. The display must include at least two samples and easily viewed. Be as creative as you like. Labeling: Remember that other general labeling standards apply. For example, of opposite and alternate leaf arrangements from broadleaf trees. Labeling: The label for each sample must include: scientific names are always italicized or underlined. Also, the first letter of a Ge- Collection: Twig samples should be collected during the dormant season (Novem- 1. Common name nus name is always capitalized. The first letter of a species name is always lower ber-April) when buds are mature. Twig samples must be at least 6 inches long 2. Scientific name case. When required, always indicate complete scientific names (Genus and and exhibit buds. Leaves must be removed and side branches must be trimmed 3. Wood type (softwood or hardwood) species) and common names, (e.g. Norway maple) even when “variety names” to less than 1 inch in length. 4. Exhibitor’s name are included. For example, the scientific name of Emerald Queen maple is Acer Mounting: Twigs must be mounted on a display board. Any method, e.g. wire, 5. Collection date platanoides and the common name is Norway maple. “Emerald Queen” may be glue, tape, staples, plastic bags, etc. may be used to mount twigs, but be sure all 6. Collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum) included as the variety name, but variety names are not required. How well the features can be clearly identified. The non-terminal end must be cut at a slant Supplemental Information: e.g. common products, wood density, etc., may be exhibitor follows written directions is an important factor in judging. so the pith can be seen. included to enhance educational value. Division 320 Labeling: The label for each sample must include: *Class D320006 - Cross Section - Display a disc cut from a tree species *Class D320001 - Design Your Own Exhibit - Prepare an educational ex- 1. Common name listed in 4H 332. The sample must be collected within one year of the State hibit about some aspect of trees, forests, or forestry that it of special inter- 2. Scientific name Fair judging cay. The disc must measure 6 to 12 inches in diameter and 1-3 est to you. Possible topics include paper recycling, forest fire, forest prod- 3. Leaf arrangement (for broadleaf trees) inches thick. The bark should be firmly attached, which may be difficult if ucts, forest wildlife, or forest pests. The only requirement is that the display 4. Exhibitor’s name the tree was dead when the disc was cut. Sand at least one side of the disc must be no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches. Photographs, 5. Collection date so the grain can be easily seen. If the disc is treated with a clear finish, both drawings, samples, charts, posters, etc. can be used, but include enough 6. Collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum) sides must be treated to minimize warping. As the disc dries some cracking information to adequately explain the topic. Your display should be sub- Supplemental Information: e.g. general uses, tree characteristics, etc., may be or checking can be expected and is allowed. stantially different from other display classes. Be as creative as you like. included with the display to enhance its educational value. Labeling: The following parts must be clearly and accurately labeled on the cross *Class D320002 - Leaf Display - The leaf display must include samples of *Class D320004 Seed Display The seed display must include seed samples section with pins, paper tags, or some other form of identification: “complete leaves” from at least 10 different tree species. The display must from at least 10 different tree species. a) Pith include at least two samples of simple leaves, compound leaves, and co- Collection: Tree seeds should be collected at the time of year when they mature, b) Heartwood nifer leaves. Leaves should be pressed, dried and mounted. Collection: which varies widely depending upon tree species. For Example: Silver maple c) Sapwood Whenever possible, collect leaves from mature trees. Collect leaves any seeds mature in May while red oak acorns do not mature until September. Seed d) One growth ring (beginning and end) time after they have reached full size, usually beginning in early summer. samples should be free of insect or disease symptoms. Remember to display e) Cambium Leaf samples should be in good condition, representative of the average the seeds, not fruit. For Example: The seed of honey locust is enclosed in a pod. f) Bark leaves on the tree. Keep in mind that shaded leaves are often much larger Remove and display the seed, not just the pod. It is acceptable to display the fruit A Separate Label Attached to the Back of the Disc Must Include: than normal. Carefully remove leaves from the twig with the entire petiole or with the seed, but clearly label each. 1) Common name

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Follow wildlife laws; Example: 4) Age (of the cross section) and 6 annual plant mounts selected from grasses or forbs. Wildlife laws do not allow the collection of bird nests, eggs or parts. 5) Exhibitor’s name *Class D330003 - Growth Season Book - A collection of 6 cool-season Number of Entries: Each individual is limited to a total of four (4) exhibits, each 6) Collection location (be specific, state and county at a minimum) grass mounts and 6 warm-season grasses. in a different class. 7) Collection date *Class D330004 - Origin Book - A collection of plant mounts of 6 native Board and Poster Exhibits: These are displays that show educational information *Class D320007 - Parts of a Tree - This project is only for ages 8-11. Pre- range grass mounts and 6 introduced grasses. Introduced grasses are not about a topic of interest. Board exhibits can hold objects such as fishing equip- pare a poster, no larger than 24 inches x 24 inches that clearly identifies from North America and often used to seed pastures. ment or casts of animal tracks. Mount all board exhibits on 1/4” plywood, ma- the main external parts of any tree: *Class D330005 - Major Types of Range Plants Book - A collection of sonite, or similar panel no larger than 24” high x 24” wide. Poster exhibits should a) Trunk plant mounts of 3 grasses, 3 forbs, 3 grass-like, and 3 shrubs. be on regular poster sheets no larger than standard size (22” x 28”), but half size b) Crown *Class D330006 - Range Plant Collection Book - A collection of 12 range (22” x 14”) is recommended. c) Roots plant mounts with something in common (i.e. poisonous to cattle or histori- Scoring: Sample score sheets are available at your County Extension Office and d) Leaves cally used as food by Native Americans, or dye plants, or favorite antelope on the UNL 4-H web page (http://4h.unl.edu). e) Flowers forage, etc.). Include a short paragraph in the front of the book which f) Fruit describes what the plants have in common and why you have chosen to Wildlife g) Buds collect them. Projects: Wildlife Conservation, Amphibians, Bird Behavior, Fishing for Adven- h) Bark ture Identifying other internal parts, e.g. phloem, xylem, cambium, annual ring, pith, Range Display Printed Youth Materials: 4H4510 Wildlife Conservation 1: The Worth of etc., is optional. Attach a separate label on the back of the poster that includes The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that view the Wild Roots, 4H4520 Wildlife Conservation 2: Living Wild in An Ecosystem, the exhibitor’s name and age. display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, graphs) no larger 4H4530 Wildlife Conservation: Living in A World With You and Me, 4H5150 *Class D320008 - Living Tree - Display a living tree seedling grown by the than 28” by 28” on plywood or poster board. The display should be neatly titled. Amphibians and You, EC59381 Bird Behavior, NATL4H07598 Fishing 1: exhibitor from seed in the display container. The seed must be from a spe- Make sure to label display with exhibitor’s name, address, and county on back Take the Bait, NATL4H07599 Fishing 2: Reel in to Fun, NATL4H07600 Fish- cies listed in 4H 332. The seedling must be 60 days to 1 year old (on State side. ing 3: Cast into the Future Fair judging day). The display container must contain at least 8 inches of *Class D330007 - Parts of a Range Plant Poster - Mount a range plant Other Resources: Bluebirds Across Nebraska Online Resources, soil (potting mix or suitable natural soil), have drainage hole(s), and a drain on a poster board. Label all the plant parts. Include the plant label in the Bird Education & Awareness pan to catch drainage water. lower right hand corner. Put your name and 4-H county on the back of the Division 340 Labeling: poster. Instructions for Classes 1-4: Classes 1-4 are board or poster exhibits. Display A Waterproof Label Must Be Attached and Include: may show any aspect of wildlife, wildlife habitat, or related conservation, restora- 1) Common name Range Boards tion, or management. Examples: life history or other facts about one type of wild- 2) Scientific name Boards should be no larger that 30” wide by 36” tall or if hinged in the middle a life; how to manage wildlife on a farm or in town; managing habitat for one kind 3) Seed treatments (if any) maximum of 60” wide by 36” tall. Boards should be adequately labeled. of wildlife; life requirements for one kind of wildlife during one season or through 4) Planting date *Class D330008 - Range Plant Board - Will include 25 range forage species the year; wildlife study methods; wildlife behavior (ex. When nesting, finding food, 5) Emergence date important to a particular county. moving, etc.); habitats (ex. Grasslands, wetlands, river or stream corridors) and 6) Exhibitor’s name. *Class D330009 - Special Study Exhibit- A display of the results of a clip- what wildlife is found there; habitat needs for a specific kind of wildlife. For more Supplemental Information About The Tree: e.g. where the seed was collected, ping study, a degree of use study or a range site study, etc. ideas, refer to project booklets. growth measurements, uses for that species, etc., may be included in an attached *Class D330010 - Junior Rancher Exhibit - This exhibit should include a *Class D340001 - Mammal Display notebook, poster, etc. to enhance educational value. Supplemental information ranch map with a record book or an appropriate educational display on *Class D340002 - Bird Display will be an important factor in judging. some phase of rangeland or livestock management. *Class D340003 - Fish Display *Class D340004 - Reptile or Amphibian Display Range Management Conservation & Wildlife *Class D340005 - Wildlife Connections - Board or poster exhibit. The pur- Projects: Reading the Range, Using Nebraska Range General Instructions: Conservation & Wildlife pose of this display is to show interconnections and related aspects among Printed Youth Materials: 4H430 Reading the Range, 4H30 Using Nebraska General Information: Show What You Did and Learned: All exhibitors are encour- animals, plants, and other habitat components. All displays should show Range aged to show evidence of personal field experiences, study, or observations that two or more interactions (connections) that occur between/among animals Additional Resources: EC118 Common Forbs and Shrubs of Nebraska: relate to their exhibit. This helps judges to understand what the 4-H’er did and or between animals and their habitat. Displays might show how animals Prairies, Rangeland, Pasture Lands, EC170 Common Grasses of Nebraska: learned in the process that led to their exhibit. interact with other animals, with people or with their habitat. Prairies, Rangeland, Pasture Lands Proper Credit: Show proper credit by listing the sources of plans or other support- Examples: General Instructions: Range Management ing information used in exhibits. 1. Food chain display. Use pictures, drawings, or other items to illustrate General Information: Label Exhibit: The exhibitor’s name, county and age must be on the back or the source of food energy and where it goes – who eats whom or what. A. Individuals in Reading the Range (Unit1) may exhibit in classes 1-5 and bottom of all displays so that the owner can be identified even if the entry tag Use arrows to show the direction of the energy (food) flow. 8. becomes separated from the exhibit. 2. Show the role of predators, scavengers, insect eaters, or others in na- B. Individuals in the Using Nebraska Range (Unit 2) project may exhibit in classes 1-8. C. Each exhibit must be properly identified with unit and class. D. All plant displays and display covers must be the result of the current Proud sponsors of the year’s work. E. Plant identification and lists of appropriate plants in each category (grasses, forbs, shrubs, and grass-like plants) can be found in the Chase County Fair. Range Judging Handbook and Contest Guide (EC150, Revised July 2009), Common Grasses of Nebraska (EC170) and Common Forbs s2OW#ROPAND&LOATER!PPLICATION and Shrubs of Nebraska (EC118). %QUIPMENTWITH'03'UIDANCEAND Division 330 Range Books &LOW#ONTROL3YSTEMS A. For books, plants must be mounted on sheets that are no larger than 14” wide by 14” high. Plants should be glued rather than taped and s!UTO3TEER the mounts should be protected with a clear cover. Proper plant mount should include root as well as stem and leaf tissue. s6IPER0RO-APPING B. Exhibits will be judged based on completeness of plant mount, ac- curacy of identification, labeling, neatness and conformation to project s!CC BOOM requirements. C. Each Completed Mount Must Have The Following Information (See Ex- s4URBINE!IRCRAFT%QUIPPEDWITH ample Below) in the Lower Right Corner of the Mounting Sheet: 1. Scientific name (in italic or underlined), with authority 3ATLOC-AND)NTELLImOW 2. Common name 3. County of collection 4. Collection date 5. Collector’s name 6. Personal collection number, indicating order that plants were col- lected in your personal collection 7. Other information, depending on class selected, I.e., value and importance, life span, growth season, origin, major types of range plants This information should be typed or printed neatly. *Class D330001 - Value & Importance for Livestock Forage & Wild- life Habitat & Food Book - A collection of 12 different plant mounts, with 4 classified as high value, 4 as medium value, and 4 as low value for livestock forage, wildlife habitat, or wildlife food. Vale and importance clas- Benkelman Imperial sifications can be found in the Range Judging Handbook and Contest Guide (ED150, Revised July 2009) on pages 3 through 6. Plants can consist of 308-423-2942 308-882-2950 any combination of grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs. Assemble plant mounts in order of high, medium, and low value and importance. La- bel each plant mount with its value and importance classifications for each Toll Free 800-423-0350 Page 20 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 ture. no insect house. Make the house functional so that dimensions, hole size, 3. Show how wildlife numbers (populations) change through the year or etc. are appropriate to fit the intended species’ needs. Shooting Sports with their habitat. Include the Following Information: Printed Youth Materials: Shooting Sports Record Book 4. Show predation, competition, or other behavioral interactions of wild- 1. The kinds of animal(s) for which the house is intended 4-H Shooting sports requires youth to be under the direct leadership of a certi- life. 2. Where and how the house should be located for best use fied 4-H Shooting Sports Leader in either shotgun, rifle (bb gun), archery, pistol, 5. Choose one kind of wildlife and make observations through a season or 3. Any seasonal maintenance needed blackpowder/muzzleloader, and/or hunting skills. No firearms can be entered as year, keep notes of interactions, then make a display of what you saw. Tips: Check NebGuide on bird houses and shelves. an exhibit, however information can be shared through pictures. 6. For more ideas, refer to project booklets. *Class D342002 - Feeders/Waterers - Make a bird bath or feeder. Exam- Division 347 *Class D34006 - Wildlife Tracks - Board or diorama-type box exhibit. Make ples: Seed, suet, or nectar feeders. Squirrel feeder okay, no insect feeders. *Class D347001 - Shooting Aid or Accessory - Any item which helps the a display of animal tracks using plaster-of-Paris casts. There are 2 options. Indicate the kinds of animal(s) for which the feeder or waterer is intended, shooter/hunter better perform their sport. Examples Include: Rifle sling, For both options, include a brief description of your experiences in making make the feeder or waterer functional so that it fits wildlife needs. kneeling roll, arm guard, shotgun vest, target boxes, shooting stick, etc. the tracks so the judges better understand what you did and learned. Posi- Include The Following Information: Include your design, or plans you adapted, what the item is and used for. tive casts (impressions as they would be in nature) are preferred. 1. Where and how the feeder or waterer should be located for best use *Class D347002 - Storage Case - An item with the purpose to safely hold 1. Option 1 should show plaster-of-Paris tracks of five or more kinds of 2. How it should be maintained a firearm, bow, ammunition, and/or arrows. Examples Include: Soft sid- wildlife along with a picture or illustration of each kind of animal. *Class D342003 - Wildlife Habitat Design -Board or poster exhibit. Choose ed shotgun case, quivers, firearm safe. Include your design, or plans you 2. Option 2 should show more than one plaster-of-Paris track of one spe- a backyard, acreage, or farm, and design a habitat plan to meet the food, adapted. Explain how the storage case is used. cific kind of wildlife and should include a picture or illustration of the water, shelter, and space needs of at least three kinds of animals you would *Class D347003 - Practice Game or Activity - Invent or adapt an activity to animal, what the animal may eat, and what may eat the animal. like to attract. Draw an outline of the area and show what plants or other practice or teach a project skill. Include pictures of youth playing the game, 3. Option 3 should show two tracks and include the animal’s habitat habitat will be provided. Indicate how the various parts of your plan provide testimonials from 4-H members who played the game, what skill is being needs including preferred food, shelter, water, and space in addition to the desired habitat needs. You might include an aerial photo of the area if worked on, and directions for the game. Explain how you came up with the a picture or illustration of the animal. you have one. For ideas, check the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Handbook, game or adapted it to fit the needs of your group members. *Class D340007 - Wildlife Knowledge Check - Use electrical circuits, pic- Participant’s Manual (4H4300). *Class D347004 - Science, Engineering, Technology Advancements tures, or other methods of teaching wildlife identification or other wildlife of Shooting Sports Essay or Display - Choose a specific area of related knowledge. Plan size and shape to fit transportation and display; Harvesting Equipment shooting sports and share how it has advanced, include a timeline and maximum size 24” x 24”. Projects: Fishing for Adventure, Shooting Sports photos or illustrations. Keep your topic narrow and manageable. Essays Example: Prepare a list of animals and questions about where each would most Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H07598 Fishing 1: Take the Bait, are limited to 1000 words and should be on 8 ½” x 11” paper. likely live. Rabbits-brushy areas along field borders; ducks-marshes, etc. NATL4H07599 Fishing 2: Reel in the Fun, NATL4H07600 Fishing 3: Cast *Class D347005 - Healthy Lifestyles Plan - Include a shooter’s diet and *Class D340008 - Wildlife Diorama- Box must be no larger than 24” x 24”. into the Future exercise plan, and how the 4-H member will benefit or improve from follow- The exhibit might show a grassland, prairie, agricultural, woodland, riparian Division 343 ing the plan. Ideally, the 4-H member would follow the plan and include (stream or river corridor), wetland, and/or other area with wildlife habitat. *Class D343001 - Fish Harvesting Equipment - Board exhibit. Display of some journal entries about adaptions or improvements made while follow- Example: Show a large unbroken grassland or prairie for species such equipment used in fish harvesting. Examples: fishing knots, hooks (with ing the plan. as meadowlarks, greater prairie chicken, lark bunting, grasshopper spar- corks over ends for safety), lures. Label all items displayed. *Class D347006 - Citizenship/Leadership Project - Share a display on a rows, Ferruginous hawk, burrowing owl, horned lark, upland sandpiper, or Include in Your Exhibit the Following Information: citizenship project or leadership project the 4-H member took on individu- pronghorn; and/or show an area interspersed with several habitats such 1. The purpose of each item ally or with a group to improve some aspect related to 4-H Shooting Sports. as windbreaks, farm fields, woods, waste areas, ditches, and pastures 2. When of where each item is used in relation to other equipment Examples Include: Range development, conservation planting to attract for edge adapted species such as white-tailed deer, Northern bobwhite, 3. Any personal experiences you’ve had with the item(s) wildlife, a camp, 4-H recruitment event. Include who benefitted from the mourning doves, cottontail rabbits, fox, squirrels, Northern cardinals, or blue *Class D343002 - Build a Fishing Rod - Build your own fishing rod for ex- project, what the 4-H member’s role was, and any results. jays. Label the habitats displayed and show at least 5 kinds of wildlife in hibit and for fishing use. Rod building blanks and kits with instructions are *Class D347007 - Career Development/College Essay, Interview or their proper habitats. available for this purpose. A fishing rod educational exhibit may not exceed Display - Research opportunities for careers related to this area or op- *Class D340009 - Wildlife Essay -Learn how to share educational informa- 96 inches in length. Exhibit must be mounted on a board and labeled with portunities for college majors or college activities to help discover using tion by writing. Choose a conservation of wildlife topic that interests the member’s name, county and class number. project skills beyond a person’s 4-H career. Essays are limited to 1000 you and write an essay about it. Example: Write about a particular spe- Include With the Exhibit the Following Items as a Brief Attachment: words and should be on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Interviews need to include cies of wildlife that you have observed or about the values of wildlife. You 1. Explanation of cost of materials/components, where materials were a picture of the interviewee in their work setting, questions asked, and a might write about wildlife on a farm, in town, in a backyard, at a backyard purchased, how made, and number of hours required for construction. transcript of answers. feeder, or at other places. You might write about hunting, fishing, or ethics 2. Necessary components which must be included are grip, line guides *Class D347008 - Community Vitality Display - Explore the difference and proper behavior for hunting or fishing. For other ideas, refer to project (based on manufacturers specifications), guide wraps, and hook keep- shooting sports and hunting make in keeping Nebraska vibrant especially booklets. er. Reel seat needs to be aligned with guides, and guides aligned in rural areas. Present facts and research in an interesting way for the Essay Information: The essay should be between 100 and 1000 words long and accurately down rod. Guide wraps of size A to D, nylon or silk thread. public to learn from. should be typed, double spaced, or written so that it can be easily read. Standard Exhibit will be judged on: workmanship, labeling of parts (guides, etc.), correct *Class D347009 - Ag Literacy-Value Added Agriculture Interview or size paper (8 1/2” x 11”) format is preferred. You might use books, magazines, information, and neatness. Research Project - Explore how traditional ag producers are adding or personal interviews as resources, but you must give credit to all sources by *Class D343003 - Casting Target - Make a casting target for exhibit and value to their production agriculture operations through conservation ef- listing them. use, following guidelines in the Fishing for Adventure manuals. forts, hunting, raising pheasants, shooting sports related tourism, etc. Pres- *Class D340010 - Wildlife Values Scrapbook - Make a scrapbook about *Class D343004 - Wildlife Harvesting Equipment - Board exhibit. Display ent finding in an interesting way for the public to learn from. the various values of wildlife following guidelines in 4H125 Wildlife Con- of equipment used in harvesting wildlife. Examples: Expended ammunition servation. casings (no live ammunition permitted), steel traps; hide stretchers, flesh- Shooting Sports Educational Display *Class D340011 - Wildlife Arts - The purpose of this class is to allow artistic ers, etc. For displays of shotguns, rifles, or bows, use drawings or pictures. Information for Classes 901-905: Poster or display concerning the Shooting exhibits that contain educational information about conservation and wild- Label all items displayed. Sports project. Must be mounted on 1/4” or 3/8” thick plywood, masonite, or life. Examples Might Include: Paintings, photographs, wood carvings, paint- Include in Your Exhibit the Following Information: similar panel, 24” x 24”. Display may be three-dimensional, not to exceed 2” ed duck decoys, or songs or poems written by the exhibitor. Entries must be 1. The purpose of each item from face of poster. Display may include safety, building or using equipment, or appropriate for fair display and no larger than 24” x 24”. For example, paint- 2. When or where it is used in relation to other equipment any aspect of shooting sports. ings or photographs should be displayed in notebook format or mounted on 3. Any personal experiences you’ve had with the item(s) Class D347901 - Archery a sturdy display panel. All entries must include a title and brief explanation *Class D343005 - Inventing Wildlife/Fish Harvesting Equipment, Aid Class D347902 - Rifle or BB or Airgun of the purpose or message (what is the exhibit meant to show). or Accessory - Use engineering principles to invent or adapt equipment Class D347903 - Shot Gun that helps you harvest fish or wildlife. This could include wildlife calls, Class D347904 - Muzzleloading Wildlife Habitat adapted fishing pole for shallow water, a blind, decoys, etc. Share your Class D347905 - Pistol Projects: Wildlife Habitat Evaluation drawing (or adapted plans), how the equipment works, how you tested it, Online Resources: Nebraska Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program and the results of testing your prototype and any adjustments you made. Shooting Sports Contests Division 342 Chase County Only *Class D342001 - Houses - Make a house for wildlife. Examples: Bird house Taxidermy Division 992 – Shooting Sports (bluebird, purple martin, wood duck, kestrel, barn owl, etc.) or bat house; Division 346 Shooting Sports Contests: (All age classes are the age as of January 1st) *Class D346001 - Tanned Hides or Taxidermy - Any legal fish, bird, or other Firearm Hunter Education is required for Trap, Small Bore, Pistol and Rifle. wild animal properly processed by the member. No requirement as to size CLASS or mounting. D922916 - BB Gun Contest - (8-10 Junior BB Guns) Include The Following Information: D922917 - BB Gun (Pellet) Contest - (11-13 Intermediate-Pellet) 1. The animal’s name D922918 - BB Gun (Pellet) Contest - (14 & Older-Pellet) 2. Information about the exhibitor’s personal field experiences, study, or D922919 - Archery Traditional Recurve Or Longbow Contest - (8-11 observations that relate to the exhibit Junior ) )&& .#)( D922920 - Archery Traditional Recurve Or Longbow Contest - (12 Other Natural Resources And Older Senior) Projects: Wildlife Conservation, Amphibians, Bird Behavior, Fishing for Adven- D922921 - Archery Barebow Compound Bows Contest - (8-11 Junior ) ture, Wildlife Habitat Evaluation, Shooting Sports, Environment 1, Environ- D922922 - Archery Barebow Compound Bows Contest - (12 And Older Perfect for Fair! ment 2, Environment 3 Senior) Division 361 D922923 - Archery Bowhunter Limited Contest- (8-11 Junior) *Class D361001 - Design Your Own Exhibit in Natural Resources, D922924 - Archery Bowhunter Limited Contest - (12 And Older Senior) Conservation, or Ecology - This class is for educational exhibits about D922925 - Archery Bowhunter Contest - (8-11 Junior ) natural resources, conservation, wildlife, or ecology that do not fit into other D922926 - Archery Bowhunter Contest - (12 And Older Senior) categories. Entries must be appropriate for fair display and no larger than D922927 - Trap Contest - (11-13 Junior ) FC58K5M    24” x 24”. All entries must include a title and should be clear (a brief expla- D922928 - Trap Contest - (14 And Older Senior) #AD9F=5@ (      nation or other method) about the intended purpose or message-what the D922929 – Junior .22 Small Bore Rifle Contest - (Age 11-13 As Of Janu- KKK :=B9H<=B;G>9K9@FM 7CA exhibit is meant to show. Think about accuracy, creativity, educational value ary 1) for viewers, and evidence of exhibitor’s personal experiences and learning. D922930 – Senior .22 Small Bore Rifle Contest - (Age 14-18 As Of Janu- THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 21 ary 1) in this class. String must be released by fingers 2. Hooded or open metallic sights are to be used. Metallic sights are D922931 - Precision Air Pistol Contest - (Age 12-14 – Jr. ) Bowhunter-All bows with sights, stabilizers and release aids. defined as any sighting system made of separate visible sights or refer- D922932 - Precision Air Pistol Contest - (Age 15-18 – Sr. ) • No lasers, sights, range finders, scopes, levels or binoculars are allowed ence points mounted on a rifle. Telescopic sights or any sights designed D922933 - .22 Sport Pistol Contest - (Age 12-14 – Jr. ) on the range at any time. to project an image on the target or to operate the firing mechanism are D922934 - .22 Sport Pistol Contest - (Age 15-18 – Sr. ) • No peak bow weights above 65 pounds prohibited. • Finger protection (shooting glove, tab or release aid) 3. Position Shoot: All participants shall fire (5) five shots from each of the BB Gun/Air Rifle Contest Guidelines • Arm guard - to protect arm while shooting (4) four positions - standing, sitting, kneeling, prone. Position shoot 1. 4-H attire will be required for the contest - 4-H T-shirt or chevron on a • Arrows to be marked, one (1), two (2) three (3) and shot in that order. targets shall be at a distance of 50 feet. white shirt and dark blue jeans. (No shorts) Caps and visors will be There will be a penalty for shooting arrows in the wrong order. 4. Targets will have a maximum of (20) twenty shots, (5) five shots from allowed, but no inappropriate wording or graphics will be allowed. • Safety rules will be enforced. each of the four positions. 2. Eye protection will be mandatory. Prescription glasses will be allowed 5. Range Commands: Standard range safety and operation commands only with release form signed by a parent or guardian. Important safety reminder: are essential in 4-H shooting sports events. Standard range control 3. Members must attend 4-H meetings with a certified leader. This cannot Any contestant caught displaying un-sportsmen like conduct will be removed from commands are use in this event. Range control and safety are the be taken as an independent project it must be under the direction of a the contest. This includes excessive talking or badgering of a contestant. Unsafe PRIMARY concern of the range staff/certified leaders certified leader. handling or horseplay also will be grounds for removal from the contest. 6. Scoring: Targets may be scored as designated by the shooting sports 4. Unsafe handling and horseplay will be immediate grounds for disquali- coordinator/certified leaders, but usually will be scored after each relay fication. Only contestants called and people working the shooting line are allowed on the has completed each stage in their course. The highest scoring area 5. The county contest will be divided into the following Divisions: shooting line during any and all scoring contests. touched by the projectile on the targets will be scored. Only persons 8-10 will shoot BB guns, 11-13 Intermediate – pellet, 14 & older - pellet Only persons working the registration -scoring table are allowed around the table working the registration/scoring table are allowed around the table af- 6. BB Gun - Five meter targets will be used with ten (10) shots from each after the contest has started until the final tabulation is completed. ter the contest has started until the final tabulation is completed. of the four (4) positions - prone, kneeling, standing, sitting. Air Rifle - 7. Misses: Any shot outside the scoring area on the targets will be scored Ten meter targets will be used with ten (10) shots from each of three Tie breakers will be determined by certified shooting sports leaders as misses and given a value of zero. (3) positions-Prone, Kneeling, Standing Scoring: Three (3) arrows per target. Ten 3-D targets will be shot at. Two (2) rounds 8. Early or Late shots: Shots fired before the command “Commence Fir- 7. Must attend two practices and the safety orientation meeting to com- will be shot. There will be no distances over 35 yards in all class divisions. ing” or after “Cease Firing” will be scored as misses. If the order of the pete in the county contest. shots cannot be determined, a penalty will be assessed to the corre- 8. NRA BB Gun rules (latest edition) & 3- Position 5th Edition Air Rifle 1st Arrow Kill 20 points sponding number of hits of highest value. rules will be followed. 1st Arrow Wound 18 points 9. All shots count: All shots fired by the competitor after record shooting 9. 4-H members enrolled in BB Gun and Air Rifle may use their own BB 2nd Arrow Kill 16 points has begun will be counted in the score, even if the rifle was discharged gun or Air Rifle. 2nd Arrow Wound 14 points unintentionally. 3rd Arrow Kill 12 points 10. Hits on the wrong target: Hits on the wrong target will count as miss- Trapshooting Contest Guidelines 3rd Arrow Wound 10 points es. 1. 4-H attire will be required for the contest - 4-H T-shirt or chevron on a 11. Excessive Hits: On paper targets by the competitor or another shooter white shirt and dark blue jeans. (No shorts) Caps and visors will be Overall Point Guidelines: must be declared to match officials immediately. Once the match is allowed, but no inappropriate wording or graphics. 301 - 400 Points - Purple declared officially completed, excessive hits will be scored with the 2. Eye and ear protection will be mandatory for trapshooting. 201 - 300 Points - Blue highest scoring hits subtracted for each excessive hit. 3. Members must attend 4-H meetings with a certified leader. This cannot 000 - 200 Points – Red 12. Decision of Ties: Certified leaders/range officials will determine tie be taken as an independent project it must be under the direction of a breakers and the tie-breakers will be posted in advance of the contest. certified leader. Small Bore Rifle Contest Guidelines 13. Paper targets to be used at practices and/or competitions will be ap- 4. Unsafe handling or horseplay will be immediate grounds for disqualifi- 1. All contestants must be in proper 4-H attire - blue jeans, 4-H t-shirt proved by the certified leaders/range officials. cations. or white shirt with a 4-H chevron. (No shorts) Caps and visors will be 14. Any questions to these rules must be addressed at least 30 minutes 5. Exhibitors must have a Firearm Hunter Education card available for in- allowed, but no inappropriate wording or graphics will be allowed. prior to the beginning of the competition. spection. 2. Members must be under the direction of a certified leader to compete 6. Members must be at least 11 years old (as of January 1) for the trap- at the county contest. Precision Air Pistol Contest Guidelines shooting contest. Forty (40) shots will be fired from 10 meters in the standing position. Each 7. Must attend two practices to compete in the county contest. SAFETY contestant will be allowed 15 minutes for 10 record shots. Two (2) targets will be 8. The county contest will be divided into a junior and senior division. 1. ALL Guns, shall be unloaded and have the action open or be unloaded posted. Five (5) shots will be fired in each target. B40 targets will be used. Air Junior Division - 11 to 13 as of January 1. (25 shots) and in a gun case when brought to and leaving a practice and/or com- pistols may be either sporter or precision grade air pistols. Air pistol ammunition Senior Division - 14 & older as of January 1. (50 shots) petition. Upon arrival all guns will be inspected by the instructors and MUST be lead pellets: NO BB’s. An adult (coach/leader/parent) is required to 9. Each member participating in trapshooting will be charged for targets. then placed in a designated area by the instructors until it is time for supervise each shooter during the match. 10. Plainsman Rifle and Pistol Club rules will be enforced. the participant to shoot and then and only then may the participant Contestants age 12-14 years old by January 1 will fire one-handed, while stand- retrieve his or her gun. Arriving at a practice and/or competition with a ARCHERY CONTEST loaded gun will be grounds for immediate disqualification. All contestants MUST be enrolled in the 4-H Archery program. There is no division 2. Unsafe handling or horseplay with a gun will be grounds for immediate between male and female competitors. disqualification. The ruling of the range officer/certified leader is final. 3. For .22 caliber, all contestants must be at least 11 years of age as of 4-H attire will be required for the contest: 4-H T-shirt or chevron on a white shirt January 1. Also, for members to participate in the small bore rifle com- and dark blue jeans. (NO shorts or capris). Caps and visors will be allowed, but petition, they must have a completed Firearm Hunter Education card. no inappropriate wording or graphics will be allowed. 4. Eye protection is mandatory for everyone of the firing line. NO EXCEP- TIONS!! Ear Protection is optional. Eyeglasses with shatter-resistant Participants must attend two practices with a 4-H certified leader to compete in lenses are acceptable with a signed parental release. the county contest. 5. Only .22 caliber long rim fire rifle will be permitted. All rifles must be AGE DIVISONS: used in a single shot manner. Only .22 caliber long rifle or short am- Junior Division -8-11, as of January 1st munition will be used during practices. ABSOLUTLEY NO MAGNUM OR Senior Division -12 and older, as of January 1st HOLLOW POINT AMMUNITION ALLOWED!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! The 4-H Council will provide the ammunition for the county competition. EQUIPMENT CLASSES Your Complete Traditional-Recurve or Longbow. No sight, kiss button, or release aids SHOOTING Bearbow-Compound Bows. No sights, kiss button, or release aids. Stabilizers less 1. Loud or abusive language will not be permitted on or near the firing line. than 12 inches long allowed. String must be released by fingers. All participants not shooting will stay back from the firing line at least One-Stop Grocery Bowhunter Limited- All bows with sights and stabilizers. No release aids allowed 15 feet at all times during firing. Shopping Center • Choicest Meats • Fresh Produce • Daily Deli Specials The Leader in Precision Irrigation • Fried Chicken Ansel and Joyce Hill 4 **#7.0- Dirk and Rhonda Hill '00'% 2'-, ',! 308-882-5218 GRANT NORTH PLATTE IMPERIAL IMPERIAL, NEBRASKA 308-352-4242 308-532-0950 308-882-5660 Page 22 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 ing, with the pistol supported or unsupported. *Class E350002 - Foods and Nutrition Poster, Scrapbook, or Photo any source. Each recipe must accompany a complete menu in which the Contestants age 15 and over by January 1 will fire one-handed while standing, Display - Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in a Foods and Nutrition project, in- recipe is used. An additional 10 recipes may be added each year 4-H’er is without support. Bracelets, wristbands, or similar items that might provide sup- volving a nutrition or food preparation or career concept/lesson. This might in project, with year clearly marked on recipes. Display in recipe file or in a port are prohibited on the hand and arm which holds the pistol. contain pictures, captions, and/or reports to highlight the concept. Exhibit binder. Be sure to include the number of servings or yield of each recipe. 4-H members enrolled in Air Pistol may use their own Air Pistol. may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” x 30”), computer Classes 900-902 in this division are ineligible for State Fair based presentation printed off with notes pages, if needed, and displayed Class E402900 - Grocery Store Investigation - Select 10 products and Sport Pistol Contest Guidelines in a binder, an exhibit display, a written report in portfolio or notebook. compare the prices between a national brand name and a store brand from Forty (40) shots will be fired from 50 feet in the standing position. The program Consider neatness and creativity. two different stores. Include the unit price and cost per serving of each is divided into two stages of 20 shots each: *Class E350003 - Physical Activity and Health Poster, Scrapbook, product. Indicate which product is the best choice for your family and why. A. Precision Stage – Each contestant will be allowed 6 minutes for each or Photo Display - Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in a Foods and Nutri- Display your results as a poster or notebook. 5 record shots. One target will be posted to fire 10 shots. A 6 minute tion project, involving a physical activity or career concept/lesson. This Class E402901 - Food Safety - Select one meal menu and give details on period for 5 sighting shots will be allowed prior to the shots fired for might contain pictures, captions, and/or reports to highlight the concept. the steps you take from the start of preparation through clean up of the score. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” x 30”), meal. Include details of cleaning, separating, cooking and chilling the food Rapid Fire State Each contestant will be fire one shot during a 3 second active computer based presentation printed off with notes pages, if needed, and products during the time line. Refer to pp. 72-76 in the Fast Foods! Manual. cycle, the each shooter during the match. displayed in a binder, an exhibit display, a written report in portfolio or note- Exhibit can be a notebook or a poster. 4-H members enrolled in Sport Pistol may use their own Sport Pistol. book. Consider neatness and creativity. Class E402902 - Other Item - Using skills learned in the Fast Foods! project. Classes 900-902 in this division are ineligible for State Fair DEPARTMENT E: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EDUCATION Class E350900 - Activity Bag - Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in a Foods and Food Preservation Food and Nutrition Nutrition project. A duffle bag or backpack that the 4-H’er packs so that Printed Materials: EC434 Let’s Preserve: Canning Basics, EC435 Let’s Pre- General Instructions: Food and Nutrition they are always prepared to be active and make healthy food choices. May serve: Vegetable and Vegetable Products, EC436 Let’s Preserve: Fruits General Information: Members may exhibit only in the project in which enrolled. include proper workout attire, a healthy beverage or snack, a notebook or and Fruit Products, EC437 Let’s Preserve: Tomatoes and Tomato Products, Baked products entered at county fair may not be entered at State Fair. Prod- goal sheet, etc. Make sure all items are clean, clearly labeled and an EC443 Let’s Preserve: Fermented and Pickled Products, EC448 Let’s Pre- ucts should be baked the day before entry day. explanation of why it is included in the Activity Bag. DO NOT put valuable serve: Jams and Jellies, USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning Entries Per Individual: One entry per exhibitor per class. Limit of three entries per items (i.e. electronics) in Activity Bag, instead use a picture of the item or General Instructions: Food Preservation exhibitor in Foods and Nutrition. include it in the listing of items. Entries Per Individual: One entry per exhibitor per class. Limit of three entries per Labels: FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS: Each exhibit must include the recipe. Recipe Class E350901 - Healthy Snack Recipe File - Open to any 4-H’er enrolled exhibitor in Food Preservation. may be handwritten, photocopied or typed. Place the food on the appropriate size in a Foods and Nutrition project. Collection of 10 recipes from any source. Processing Methods: Current USDA processing methods and altitude adjustments plate. Put food exhibit in a self sealing bag. Attach entry tag and recipe at the Each recipe must accompany a complete snack menu in which the recipe must be followed for all food preservation. Jam, preserves and marmalades, fruit, corner of the bag on the outside. FOR NON-FOOD ENTRIES: Attach the entry tag is used, following the idea that a healthy snack includes foods from at least tomatoes and pickled products must be processed in a boiling water bath. (To- to the upper right-hand corner of the entry. GENERAL LABELING INFORMATION— 2 different food groups. Consider creativity and neatness. Display in recipe matoes may be processed in a pressure canner.) All non-acid vegetables and All additional information pieces (recipes, special items,) must be labeled with file or box, or in a binder. Be sure to include the number of servings or yield meats must be processed in a pressure canner. Spoiled or unsealed container exhibitor’s name and county. of each recipe. This exhibit may be built upon each year a 4-H’er is enrolled disqualifies entry. Criteria for Judging: Exhibits will be judged according to score sheets available in a Foods and Nutrition project. 10 new recipes may be added each year Uniformity: Jars and type of lid should be the same size, all small or large, not at your local extension office or at http//4h.unl.edu/statefair4h. Make sure to (label each recipe with year exhibited). necessarily the same brand. Half pint jars may be used for jellies and preserves. follow all entry instructions required for your exhibit. Incomplete exhibits will be Class E350902 - Healthy Snack - Open to any 4-H’er enrolled in a Foods and The jars are not to be decorated by the exhibitor in any way. Canning jars must be lowered a ribbon placing. Nutrition project. A non-perishable snack with supporting information to used-others will be disqualified. No one-fourth pint jars allowed. Leave jar rings Commercial Mixes: Commercially prepared mixes are allowed in the Tasty Tidbits include recipe and why this snack is considered healthy. Examples Include: on for fair display, it helps protect the seal. No zinc lids. Improperly canned or Creative Mixes (Class 2) exhibit ONLY. Prepared mixes, biscuit mixes, or Granola bars, homemade crackers or chips, etc. Exhibit four (4) cookies, potentially hazardous food items will be disqualified. other pre-made mixes entered in other categories will be lowered a ribbon plac- bars, muffins, etc. on a paper plate, or at least 1 cup mix. Current Project: All canning must be the result of this year’s 4-H project, since ing. September 1, of the previous calendar year. Food Exhibits: Enter food projects in disposable materials, i.e. paper plate and Six Easy Bites—Level A Criteria for Judging: Exhibits will be judged according to score sheets available at plastic self-sealing bag. The Fair Board is not responsible for lost bread boards, Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H07144 Six Easy Bites your local Extension office or at http://4h.unl.edu/statefair4h. Incomplete exhib- china or glassware. Division 401 its will be lowered a ribbon class. Canned food items not processed according Disqualification: Ingredients that the 4-H member cannot legally purchase, such Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair to altitude in the county will be lowered one class ribbon. Check with your local as beer, whiskey, rum., etc. may not be used in any recipe or foods exhibit. Exhibits Class E401900 - Cookies - (any recipe) Four on a paper plate. Extension office for your county’s altitude and how that affects food processing that include alcohol in the recipe will be disqualified. This also includes menu Class E401901 - Muffins - (any recipe) Four on a paper plate. times and pounds of pressure. and recipe file exhibits. Class E401902 - Other Item - Using skills learned in the Six Easy Bites proj- Lost Items: The Fair Board is not responsible for lost, damaged or broken ex- Exhibit Safety: EXHIBITS ARE ON DISPLAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS. Please limit ex- ect. hibits. hibits to products which hold up well. Items that require refrigeration will not be Recipe/Labeling: Recipe must be included, may be handwritten, photocopied or accepted, judged, or displayed. Food products must be unquestionably safe to Fast Foods! typed. Commercially prepared mixes are not allowed. See http://food.unl.edu/ eat when they are entered, whether tasted or not. Egg glazes on yeast products Printed Youth Materials: NE4H5000 Fast Foods!, 4H5050 Fast Foods! CD web/preservation/home for current USDA guidelines, how to find your Nebraska before baking are allowed. Glazes, frostings, and other sugar based toppings are Division 402 altitude, and proper procedures for food preservation. Jars should be labeled with also considered safe due to the high sugar content. Eggs incorporated into baked *Class E402001 - Coffee Cake - (any recipe, shape, non-yeast product) At name of 4-H’er, county, name of product and date of processing. Write plainly on goods or crusts and cheeses mixed into bread dough are considered safe. All fruit least 3/4 of baked product. May be exhibited in a disposable pan. Include a label and paste or tape securely on jar bottom. In addition: All Canned Foods fillings must be cooked. Uncooked fruit is not allowed in any exhibit due to spoil- menu for a complete meal where this recipe is served. Must Include the Following Supporting Information: age (i.e. fresh fruit tart). Cream cheese fillings and/or frostings are not allowed. *Class E402002 - Cost Comparison Exhibit - Exhibit must include both the 1. Method of preservation (pressure canner or water bath canner) Meat, dried meat, meat substitute pieces (bacon bits, pepperoni, etc.) or melted food product made from scratch and the comparable purchased product 2. Type of pack (raw pack or hot pack) cheese toppings are not allowed in food exhibits. They may result in an unsafe (Example: Homemade cinnamon rolls compared to pre-made cinnamon 3. Altitude (and altitude adjustment if needed) food product by the time the item is judged due to unpredictable heat/and or roll purchased at the store). Supporting information needs to include the 4. Processing time weather conditions and will be disqualified. cost of the food item made compared to the commercial product and the 5. Number of pounds of pressure (if pressure canner used) recipe for the homemade food item. See pp. 22-35 of Fast Foods! Manual 6. Recipe and source of recipe (If a publication, include name and date). General Foods relating to the Grocery Store Tour and the Store Shopper Tip Sheet listed CURRENT USDA GUIDELINES FOR FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS Division 350 on p. 31. MUST BE FOLLOWED. See http://food.unl.edu/web/preservation/ *Class E350001 - Food Science and Technology -Open to any 4-H’er en- *Class E402003 - Fast Food Baked Product -Exhibit must include a food home for current USDA guidelines. rolled in a Foods and Nutrition project. Show the connection between food product prepared using a non-traditional method (i.e. bread machine, cake All Dried Foods Must Include the Following Supporting Information: and science as it relates to food preparation, food safety, or food produc- baked in convection , baked item made in microwave, etc.) that saves 1. Recipe and recipe source tion. Exhibit may be a poster or foam core board (not to exceed 22” x 30”), time in food preparation. Entry must include supporting information that 2. Method of pretreatment computer based presentation printed off with notes pages, if needed, and discusses alternative preparation method and how it compares with tradi- 3. Drying method and drying time displayed in binder, an exhibit display, a written report in portfolio or note- tional methods. Write plainly on label and attach securely to exhibit. Securely attach official entry book. Consider neatness and creativity. *Class E402005 - Fast Foods! Recipe File - Collection of 10 recipes from card to exhibit. Multiple dried food exhibits should be secured by a rubber band

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Unit 1 Place each dried fruit food (6-10 pieces of fruit, minimum 1/4 cup) in You’re the Chef—Level C Class E420900 - One Layer Decorated Cake - Baked and frosted by the separate self-sealing bags. Use a rubber band or “twisty” to keep exhibit Printed Youth Material: NATL4H07148 You’re the Chef exhibitor using a 8” or 9” round or square pan or a 9” x 13” rectangular together. Any bread item prepared or baked using a bread machine should be entered pan. Decorate with edible items ONLY such as candy, pretzels, coconut, etc. *Class E407002 - Fruit Leather - Exhibit 3 different examples of 3 different under the Fast Foods!-Food Technology exhibit. All exhibits made in the you’re Cake is not to be decorated with decorator tips. fruit leathers. Place 3-4” sample of each fruit together in separate self- the Chef and Foodworks project areas must have been prepared without the as- Class E420901 - Display Board 1 - Examples of flowers, figures, etc. made sealing bags. Use a rubber band or “twisty” to keep exhibit together. sistance of a bread machine for mixing, raising, or baking of the food item. with candy, ice cream cones, cookies, dried fruit, etc. *Class E407010 - Dried Vegetables- Exhibit 3 different samples of dried Division 411 Unit 2 vegetables. Place each food (1/4 cup of each vegetable) in a separate self- *Class E411001 - Loaf (any recipe) - At least 3/4 of a stan- Class E420902 - Character Cake - Baked and decorated by the exhibitor sealing-bag. Use a rubber band or “twisty” to keep exhibit together. dard loaf displayed on a paper plate. Quick bread is any bread that does using a shaped character pan. Non-edible items may not be used on the *Class E407011 - Dried Herbs- Exhibit 3 different samples of dried herbs. not require or rising time and does NOT include yeast. A standard cake. Place each food (1/4 cup of each herb) in a separate self-sealing-bag. Use quick bread loaf measures approximately 8 1/2” x 4 1/2” or 9” x 5”. If Class E420903 - Display Board 2 - Showcase your skills using at least 2 a rubber band or “twisty” to keep exhibit together. mini-loaf pans are used for exhibit, two loaves must be presented for judg- decorating tips. *Class E407012 - 1 Jar Fruit Exhibit - One jar of a canned fruit. Entry ing. Unit 3 must be processed in the boiling water bath according to current USDA *Class E411002 - - (any yeast recipe) At least 3/4 of a standard Class E420904 - Two Layer Decorated Cake - Baked and frosted by the ex- recommendations. loaf displayed on a paper plate. hibitor using 3-4 different decorating tips. Use of the writing, star and leaf *Class E407013 - 3 Jar Fruit Exhibit - Exhibit 3 jars of different canned *Class E411003 - Whole Wheat or Mixed Grain Bread - (any yeast reci- tips are required. The other tips used are your choice. Do not use flowers fruits. May be three different techniques for same type of product, ex. pe) At least 3/4 of a standard loaf displayed on a paper plate. made on a flower nail or materials other than icing for decoration. applesauce, canned apples, apple pie filling, etc. Entry must be processed *Class E411004 - Specialty Rolls - (any yeast recipe) Four rolls on a paper Class E420905 - Display Board 3 -Showcase your skills using 5 different in the boiling water bath according to current USDA recommendations. plate. May be sweet rolls, English muffins, kolaches, bagels, or any other decorating tips. You must include examples using the writing, star and *Class E407014 - 1 Jar Tomato Exhibit - One jar of a canned tomato prod- sweet roll recipe that makes individual portions. leaf tips. uct. Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath according to current *Class E411005 - Dinner Rolls - (any yeast recipe) Four rolls on a paper Unit 4 USDA recommendations. plate. May be clover leaf, crescent, knot, bun, bread sticks, or any other Class E420906 - Decorated Cut Up Cake - Baked and frosted by the exhibi- *Class E407015- 3 Jar Tomato Exhibit - Exhibit 3 jars of different canned type of dinner roll. tor using at least 3 decorator tips. Parts of the decoration may be created tomato products (salsa, sauces without meats, juice, stewed, etc) Entry Class 900 in this division is ineligible for State Fair with edible materials (coconut, candy, etc.) if desired. must be processed in the boiling water bath according to current USDA Class E411900 - Other Item - Using skills learned in the You’re the Chef Class E420907 - Display Board 4 -Showcase your skills using 5 different recommendations. project. decorating tips. *Class E407020 - 1 Jar Vegetable or Meat Exhibit - One jar of a canned Unit 5 vegetable or meat. Include only vegetables and meat canned in a pressure Foodworks—Level D Class E420908 - Two Layer Decorated Cake or Cake Form - Decorate a canner according to current USDA recommendations. Printed Youth Material: NATL4H07150 Foodworks 8”, 9” or 10” baked cake or cake form at least 2” tall using a minimum of: *Class E407021 - 3 Jar Vegetable Exhibit - Three jars of different kinds of Any bread item prepared or baked using a bread machine should be entered one flat surface flower, one flower make on a flat flower nail, one border and canned vegetables. Include only vegetables canned in a pressure canner. under the Fast Foods!-Food Technology exhibit. All exhibits made in the You’re one side trim learned in the unit. Design should be suitable for the size See Recipe/Labeling for special labeling instructions. the Chef and Foodworks project areas must have been prepared without the as- and shape of the cake. Use only edible materials except stamens for the *Class E407022 - Quick Dinner - Exhibit a minimum of 3 jars to a maximum sistance of a bread machine for mixing, raising, or baking of the food item. flowers. Stamens may be purchased or hand-made. of 5 jars (all the same size) plus menu. Meal should include 3 canned foods Division 413 Class E420909 - Display Board 5 - Should include at least 2 borders, 1 flat that can be prepared within one hour. List complete menu on a 3” x 5” file *Class E413001 - Double Crust Pie - Made with homemade fruit filling. No surface flower, 1 flower made on a flat flower nail, 2 side trims. card and attach to one of the jars. Entry must be processed in the boiling egg pastries or cream fillings. No canned fillings or pre-made pie crusts al- Unit 6 water bath according to current USDA recommendations. lowed. May be a double crust, crumb, cut out or lattice topping. Using an 8 Class E420910 - Two Layer 8”, 9” or 10” Cake - Baked or a cake form at *Class E407030 - 1 Jar Pickled Exhibit - One jar of a pickled and/or fer- or 9-inch disposable pie pan is recommended. least 2” tall using figure piping, string work, flower made on a lily nail and mented product. Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath accord- *Class E413002 - Family Food Traditions - (any recipe, at least 3/4 of techniques learned in previous units. Design should be suitable for the size ing to current USDA recommendations. baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in and shape of the cake. Artificial stamens for flowers, leaves, wire stems and *Class E407031 - 3 Jar Pickled Exhibit - Three jars of different kinds of a disposable pan.) Any baked item associated with family tradition and floral tape may be used. All other cake decorations must be edible. Other canned pickled and/or fermented products. Entry must be processed in heritage. Entry must include (A) recipe, (B) tradition or heritage associated decorations, which may be used on the cake, include flowers and leaves the boiling water bath according to current USDA recommendations. with preparing, serving the food, (C) where or who the traditional recipe booked to a wire stem. *Class E407040 - 1 Jar Jelled Exhibit - One jar of a jam, jelly or marmalade. came from. Class E420911 - Display Board 6 - Should include at least 2 borders, 2 Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath according to current *Class E413003 - Cultural Food Exhibit - (any recipe, at least 3/4 of techniques, one should be string work, 3 flowers, one should be made on USDA recommendations. baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked a lily nail. *Class E407041 - 3 Jar Jelled Exhibit - Three different kinds of jelled prod- in a disposable pan.) The name of the country, culture or region should be Unit 7 ucts. Entry may be made up of either pints or half pints (but all jars must be included as part of the supporting information with the recipe, as well as the same size). Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath according some background information about the country or culture the food item to current USDA recommendations. is representing. Class 900 in this division is ineligible for State Fair *Class E413005 - Specialty Bread - (any recipe made with yeast) Tea rings, Class E407900 - Other Item - Using skills learned in the Food Preservation braids, or any other full sized specialty bread products. Must exhibit at least Hustler X-ONE™ project. Entry must be processed in the boiling water bath according to 3/4 of a full sized baked product. May be baked in a disposable pan. Features and Benefits current USDA recommendations. *Class E413006 - Specialty Pastry - (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked ina s.%7 ORv3IDE$ISCHARGE Tasty Tidbits—Level B disposable pan.) Baked items such as pie tarts, puff pastry, phyllo doughs, DEEPDECKSWITH68­4ECHNOLOGY Printed Youth Material: NATL4H07146 Tasty Tidbits scones, biscotti, choux, croissants, danish, strudels. Phyllo dough may be Division 410 pre-made or from scratch. Pastries made with cream or egg based fillings s0ROVENSEPARATEPUMPSANDMOTORS *Class E410001 - Healthy Baked Product - (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of will be disqualified. sMPH baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a Class 900 in this division is ineligible for State Fair disposable pan.) Must be made with less sugar, fat or salt; modified to use Class E413900 - Other Item - Using skills learned in the Foodworks project. sGALLONFUELCAPACITY a sugar or fat substitute; changed to include a whole grain; or be altered s 2EAR $ISCHARGEDECKS for specific allergies/food intolerances. Include original recipe and altered Cake Decorating recipe. Write what you learned about products made from an altered recipe Cakes to be displayed on a cake board suited to the size and shape of cake s,IMITED,IFETIME7ARRANTY in supporting information. decorated. Display boards may be any size or shape. Label each exhibit with *Class E410002 - Creative Mixes - (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked prod- exhibitor name, age and county. Follow the decorating guidelines outlined in uct or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a dispos- each class description. able pan.) Baked item made from a mix (commercial or homemade mixes acceptable). Food product must have been modified to make a new or different baked item (Examples Include: poppy seed quick bread from a cake mix, cake mix cookies, sweet rolls made from readymade bread dough, monkey breads from biscuit dough, streusel coffee cake from a cake mix, etc.). Write what you learned about making this product using a mix instead We sell the best & 308-882-4497 of a homemade recipe or recipe “from scratch”. Does it make it better or service the rest! Imperial, NE easier to use a convenience product or mix? Why or why not? *Class E410003 - Biscuits - Four biscuits on a small paper plate. This may be Aaron and Michelle Troxell any type of biscuit—rolled, dropped any recipe. Recipe must be a non-yeast product baked from scratch. *Class E410004 - Unique Baked Product - (Any recipe, at least 3/4 of baked product or 4 muffins or cookies on a paper plate. May be baked in a disposable pan.) Recipe must contain a surprise ingredient and MUST not use a mix (ex. cantaloupe quick bread, pork & bean bread, etc.) Write Owens True Value what you learned about making this unique item with an unusual ingredient. What was the anticipated outcome? Would you make it again? Hardware *Class E410005 - Foam Cake - Original recipe (no mixes) of at least 3/4 of Hwy. 61, Imperial, Neb. the cake. Foam cakes are cakes that have a high ratio of eggs to and (308) 882-5611 fall into three categories: angel food cake or meringues; sponge or jelly roll Hours: AM PM-ON 3AT cakes; and chiffon cakes. Page 24 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Class E420912 - Cake Using Graduated Size Tiers - Each tier should be a Class E900904 - Angel Food Cake include books, articles, career web sites, job-related government web sites two-layer cake or cake form that is 2” tall for each layer. Supports, separator Class E900905 - Chiffon Cake or interviews with career placement or guidance counselors. Exhibits may plates and pillars may be used. Techniques learned in previous units must Class E900906 - Sponge Cake be presented in a poster with supplemental documentation, a notebook be used to decorate the cake. The decorated cake must be for a wedding, Class E900907 - Mixes Plus Cake including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, or a multimedia presen- anniversary, formal party or other equally elegant occasion. Design should Class E900908 - Special Cake tation on a CD lasting up to five minutes. be suitable for the size and shape of the cake. Artificial stamens for flowers, Class E900909- Weird Cake leaves, wire stems, floral tape, special occasion ornaments, tulle and filler Class E900910 - Frosted Cake - This exhibit will be judged on the frosting, the Fire Safety Education flowers may be used. All other cake decorations must be edible. taste, texture and whether it adds to the flavor of the cake. Printed Youth Materials: 4H1900 Design My Place, 4H1905 Design My Class E420913 - Display Board 7 Should include techniques suit- Class E900911 - Original Recipe Cake Place Poster able for an elegant cake with at least 3 borders, 2 techniques, Class E900912- Cupcakes - Four cupcakes exhibited in cupcake liners, ice Division 450 and 4 flowers. cream cones, etc. *Class E450001 - Fire Safety Poster - This is a home floor plan drawn to Unit 8 Class E900913- Educational Exhibit - Exhibit that shows something learned scale showing primary and secondary escape routes and where fire -ex Class E420914 - One Two Layer 8”, 9” or 10” Cake - Either baked or cake in the project. It could be a comparison between a mix cake and a “scratch” tinguishers and smoke detectors are located. Draw every room, including form 2” high for each layer. Decorated with molded items. Molded items cake, or maybe a study of the different types of frostings, or perhaps a all doors and windows. Use black or blue arrows showing primary escape may include pastillage, rolled butter cream gum past, marzipan, molded comparison of a simple cake and all the ways it can be changed by adding routes from each room. Use red arrows showing secondary routes to use chocolate, sugar molds, etc. Design should be suitable for the size and ingredients or changing ingredients. Use your imagination and be creative. if the primary routes are blocked. Primary and secondary escape routes shape of the cake. All molds and/or shapes must be made of edible ma- Exhibit may be any for or size. must lead outside to an assembly location. Documentation should include terials. evidence the escape plan has been practiced at least four times. Posters Class E420915 - Display Board 8 - Creatively display at least 3 different Pies must be constructed of commercial poster board at least 11” x 14” but not molded items. CHASE COUNTY ONLY larger than 22” x 28”. Unit 9 FOR FOOD SAFETY REASONS, ALL GUIDELINES IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOOD *Class E450002 - Fire Safety Scrapbook - This scrapbook must contain 10 Class E420916 - Plan, Develop & Evaluate your own Cake Decorating AND NUTRITION PROJECTS MUST BE FOLLOWED. Cream pies or pies that must be news articles from print and/or internet sources about fires to residential Project - Write a brief description of your project, including goals, plans, refrigerated are NOT acceptable. This includes pecan and pumpkin pie. Pies may or commercial properties or landscapes. Mount each clipping on a sepa- accomplishments and evaluation of results. Use pictures and any records be in 8” or 9” pans. The use of canned pie filling will NOT be allowed. Include rate page accompanied by a description of events leading to the incident you have kept to provide evidence of your accomplishments. Displays must recipe. Please use disposable aluminum pie pans. and any measures that might have prevented it. The Scrapbook should be be self-contained and no larger than 24” x 24” x24”. All items should be Division 903 bound in a standard size hardcover binder or notebook for 8 ½” x 11” size securely attached to the exhibit and labeled with the exhibitor’s name. Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair paper. Correct sentence structure, readablitiy and thorough explanations Units 2-7 Class E903901 - Pie Crust for Single Crust Pie Crust only. are an important part of judging. Class E420917 - Figure Piping - Display figure piping in a creative way. Class E903902 - Pie Made with Oil Crust *Class E450003 - Fire Prevention Poster - Posters should promote a fire Class E420918 - Gingerbread House Class E903903 - Pie Made with Shortening Crust prevention message and be appropriate to display during national Fire Pre- Class E420919 - Cupcakes - Display 4 decorated cupcakes. Class E903904 - Pie Made with Lard Crust vention Week or to promote fire safety at specific times of the year (Hal- Class E420920 - All Other Decorated Cakes Class E903905 - All Other Pies - NO cream pies or pies that require refrigera- loween, Fourth of July, etc.). Originality, clarity and artistic impression will tion are allowed. all be judged. Do not include live fireworks, matches or other flammable/ Cakes, Cakes & More Cakes Class E903906 - Pie Recipe Card File explosives/hazardous materials. Any entry containing this material will be CHASE COUNTY ONLY disqualified. Posters must be constructed of commercial poster board at Cakes should be exhibited out of the pan, if possible. They should be on a sturdy Safety least 11” x 14” but not larger than 22” x 28”. board or plate or tray so they won’t break. Exceptions would be for a sheet Printed Youth Materials: 4H425 Citizen Safety cake or another type of cake that cannot be easily removed from the pan. In Division 440 ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) these instances the exhibit should be 4 pieces of the cake. Otherwise the whole *Class E440001 - First Aid Kit - A first aid kit is a good way to organize Printed Leader Materials: NATL4H ATVLG Safety Leader’s Guide cake should be exhibited. It is preferred that the cakes be exhibited unfrosted, supplies in an emergency. The kit should be assembled in a container ap- Online Resources: 4-H ATV Safety however, sometimes the frosting enhances the flavor of the cake or is an integral propriate for the kit’s intended use. A description of where the kit will be Division 451 part of the cake. In those instances, the cake should be frosted. Frosting MUST stored and examples of specific emergencies for that situation should be Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair be homemade. Recipes MUST be included. FOR FOOD SAFETY REASONS, ALL included in the exhibit. The kit should include a written inventory and pur- Class E451900 - Demonstration Display - Show some part or system of an GUIDELINES IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECTS MUST pose statement for included items. Items should cover the following areas: ATV, worn or broken part, step-by-step repair procedure, etc. include a brief BE FOLLOWED. airway and breathing, bleeding control, burn treatment, infectious disease description. Display on a board 24” high x 32” wide and 1/4” thick. Division 900 protection, fracture care and miscellaneous supplies. Use 4H425 Citizen Class E451901 - You Be the Teacher - Educational notebook, display, collec- Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair Safety manual, pp. 6-7 and score sheet SF110 for guidance. tion of materials that relate to project. Include 8 1/2” x 11” page describing Class E900901 - Cake Recipe Card File - Include at least 12 recipes. Kits Containing Any of the Following Will Be Automatically Disqualified: exhibit and summary of learning. Class E900902 - Butter or Shortening Cake 1. Prescription medications (if the kit’s purpose is to provide medication Class E900903 - Fruit Cake for someone with special needs, explain in the written description and Cycling inventory, but remove the medication) Projects: Bicycle Adventures 2, Bicycle Adventures 3 2. Material with expiration dates on or before the judging date (This in- Printed Youth Material: NATL4H08335 Bicycle Adventures: Wheels in Mo- cludes sterile items, non-prescription medications, ointments, salves, tion, NATL4H 08399 Don’t Get Stuck! Fix It Video etc. Articles dated month and year only are considered expired on the Division 453 We’d Like to Buy Your Corn last day of that month.) Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair 3. Any controlled substance Class E453900 - Bicycle Demonstration Display - Show 1) Some part or and Feed Your Cattle! *Class E440002 - Disaster Kit (Emergency Preparedness) - Disaster system of a bicycle, 2) Worn or broken parts or 3) A step-by-step procedure kits must contain the materials to prepare a person or family for emergency of how some repair or service job is performed. Include a brief description. conditions caused by a natural or man-made incident. Selection of materi- Display on a board 24” high x 32” wide and 1/4” thick. als is left to the exhibitor. Family or group kits must have enough material Class E453901 - Documented Bike Riding Trip - Include a written report Imperial Beef buys corn, or items for each person. A description of the kit’s purpose, the number of using a notebook or scrapbook showing a bike ride or trip you have made people supported and a list of contents is required. Youth are encouraged using your bike. cattle and feedstuffs all year to test their kit by challenging their family to try to survive using only the Class E453902 - You Be the Teacher - Educational notebook, display, collec- included materials for the designated time. If tested, share that experience tion of materials that relate to project. Include 8 1/2” x 11” page describing round. Please contact us for a in kit documentation. Please include an explanation of water needs for your exhibit and summary of learning. competitive price when you disaster kit. Do not bring actual water to the fair in the kit. *Class E440003 - Safety Scrapbook - Must contain 15 news articles from Tractor Safety are ready to market any of print and/or internet sources about various incident types. Mount each clip- Tractor Safety Resources: National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation ping on a separate page accompanied by a description of events leading to Program from Penn State University your commodities. the incident and any measures that might have prevented it. The scrapbook Supplemental Resource: 4H210 Tractor Operation and Safety Manual should be bound in a standard size hardcover binder or notebook for 8 Division 457 1/2” x 11” size paper. Correct sentence structure, readability and thorough Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair We appreciate all of your business! explanations are an important part of judging. Class E457900 - Individual Tractor Service Record - As described in *Class E440004 - Safety Experience - The exhibit should share a learning Unit 3 of the tractor project manual. 4-H’ers will need to design own service experience the youth had related to safety. Examples could be participating record form or adapt the service record shown in Unit 4 of tractor project. Proud sponsor of Chase County Fair! in a first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, babysitting Class E457901 - Tractor Demonstration Display - To be exhibited by workshop or similar event; scientific experiment related to safety or the an individual only. Exhibit should show some part of system of tractor. A Brad Foote youth’s response to an emergency situation. The exhibit should include a brief description of how the part of system functions must be attached. 12 miles north of Office 308-882-2222 Imperial on Hwy. 61 detailed description of the experience, the youth’s role, some evidence of Prepare the display on a 24” high x 32” wide board not to exceed 1/4” in www.feedcattle.com the youth’s leadership in the situation and a summary of the learning that thickness. took place. Exhibits may be presented in a poster with supplemental docu- Class E457902 - Tractor Safety Poster - This must be constructed on mentation, a notebook including up to ten pages of narrative and pictures, poster board at least 11” x 14”. Any media can be used. Posters should or a multimedia presentation on a CD lasting up to five minutes. be appropriate to display to promote tractor safety. Originality, clarity and *Class E440005 - Careers in Safety - The exhibit should identify a specific artistic impression will all be judged. career area in the safety field and include education and certification re- Class E457903 - Tractor Safety Display Board - This is a display board quirements for available positions, salary information, demand for the field depicting an actual farm. Display must show safety hazards or safety prac- and a summary of the youth’s interest in the field. Examples of careers tices. An information sheet pointing out the safety hazards or safety prac- include firefighters, paramedics, emergency management personnel, some tices must be attached. Display board must be at least 24” x 24”. military assignments, law enforcement officers, emergency room medical personnel, fire investigator and more. It is recommended youth interview a Health professional in the field in their research. Additional research sources might Projects: Health Rocks 1, Health Rocks 2 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 25 Printed Materials: NATL4H08380 Health Rocks! Level 1, NATL4H08381 at least 10 people in your community about your product. Plant Exhibits: with the exception of ears of corn, must be the result of the current Health Rocks! Level 2 5. How much would you earn per hour? Show how you determined the year’s project. figure. • Corn—10 ears or 3 stalks (cut at ground level with no soil and bound Division 475 6. What is unique about this product? together) Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair *Class F531007 - Service Business Poster - (14” x 22” poster) • Grain Sorghum—4 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together) Class E475900 - Doing What Counts (Level 1) - Poster, notebook or scrap- 1. Picture story of the service oriented business. Needs to be original • Soybeans—6 stalks (cut at ground level and bound together) book. Using any means, include information about an of these topics: af- photos of their business. • Small Grains—(oats, barley, wheat, triticale)—sheaf of heads 2” in diam- fects of drug use on behavior and health, consequences of drug use, stress, 2. Attach a 8.5” X 11” information sheet to the poster answering these eter at top tie with stems about 24” long how to resist risky behaviors or how family, peers, media and technology questions: • Other Crops—(alfalfa, millet, etc.)—sheaf of stems 3 inches in diameter influence choices. a. What do you enjoy most about this service business? at top tied with stems cut at ground level or half size small square Class E475901 - Doing What Counts for Teens (Level 2) - Poster, note- b. What challenges did you have when starting the business? Would bale. book or scrapbook. Using any means, include information about any of you do anything differently next time? If so, what? Guidelines for All Displays: these topics: life skills for healthy living choices, understanding the health c. What do you charge for your service(s)? How did you decide this 1. The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that consequences of tobacco, alcohol and drug use or strategies to promote price? view the display. The Display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, healthy choices. d. Market analysis of the community through data gathered from a graphs) no larger than 28” wide by 28” tall on plywood or poster board. survey (using questions on page 3.3 with at least 10 potential The display should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with DEPARTMENT F: ENTREPRENEURSHIP customers. exhibitor’s name, address, and county on back side. Explain pictures Entrepreneurship e. How much do you earn per hour? Show how you determined this and graphs clearly and concisely. Consider creativity and neatness. Projects: ESI: Discover the E-Scene, ESI: The Case of ME, ESI: Your Business figure 2. Each display must have a one page essay (minimum) explaining why Inspection f. What is unique about this business? the exhibitor chose the area of display and what they learned from their Printed Youth Materials: 4H2110 ESI: Discover the E-Scene Unit 1, project. Include any reference used. The essay should be in a clear 4H2180 ESI: Discover the E-Scene—Unit 1 with Clifton Youth Strengths Ex- DEPARTMENT G: PLANT SCIENCE plastic cover with the exhibitor’s name outside. plorer™, 4H2120 ESI: The Case of ME—Unit 2, 4H2130 ESI: Your Business Crop Production Inspection—Unit 3 Additional Resources: 4H2150 ESI CD-ROM, 4H2170 The purpose of these exhibits is to demonstrate to the public the benefits from the Division 750 ESI: Camp guide with Clifton Youth Strengths Explorer, ESI Website study and application of crop, weed, range and soil sciences to solving problems Plant Exhibits General Instructions: ESI: EntrepreneurShip Investigation in management, conservation, sustainability and environmental protection. For *Class G750001 - Corn - (Includes yellow, white, pop, waxy, or any other Exhibit Guidelines: The 4-H member’s name, age, town and county must be listed guidelines on specific projects, refer to appropriate project manuals. type) on the back of the exhibit. If the exhibit is a poster it must be 14” x 22” and may Field Crops *Class G750002 - Soybeans be arranged either horizontally or vertically. Poster may not use copyrighted ma- Printed Youth Materials: 4H0381A 4-H Crop Projects Level 1: Seedy Busi- *Class G750003 - Oats terials, such as cartoon characters or commercial product names. Exhibits which ness, 4H0381B Crop Projects Level 2: Green and Growing, 4H0381C Crop *Class G750004 - Wheat do not conform to size or content guidelines will be lowered one ribbon placing. Projects Level 3: Be’an All You Can Be, 4H0381LDR 4-H Crop Projects Level *Class G750005 - Any Other Crop - Includes: grain sorghum, alfalfa, millets, Posters may include photographs, charts or examples as well as a written explana- 4: Fields of Opportunity barley, rye, triticale, amaranth, dry beans, sugar beet, mung bean, canola, tion. Posters may be laminated to protect them. Loose plastic coverings used to General Instructions: Grain or Plant Exhibits forage sorghum, safflower, etc. protect the exhibit while being transported will be removed by the superintendent IMPORTANT: A two page (maximum) essay must accompany grain and plant ex- for evaluation and display. hibits. The essay must include the exhibitors name and address, county, plant hy- Displays Division 531 brid or variety, plant population, whether crop production was irrigated or dryland, *Class G750006 - Crop Production Display - The purpose of this class is ESI Unit 1 Discover the E-Scene and general information including farm cropping history, soil type and weather ef- to allow original and creative exhibits that contain educational information *Class F531001 - Interview an Entrepreneur - Share what you learned fects. The essay also must include an economic analysis of the project, listing indi- about crop production aspects, such as crop scouting, alternative crops, from the person about starting and running a business or how they deliver vidual expenses and income, on a per acre basis. Other topics to discuss are the etc. excellent customer service. How will what you have learned through this selection of variety or hybrid, impacts of tillage and conservation practices, inputs *Class G750007 - Crop Technology Display - Display information about interview change your future plans or ways of thinking about business? (fuel, fertilizer, irrigation, labor, pesticides, etc.), any observations made during the aspects of technology used in crop production, such as genetic engineer- (Based on Pages 2.1-2.4 of manual) growing season, and what you learned from your crops project. Essay Details: The ing, crop breeding, GPS, yield mapping, computers, etc. *Class F531002 - Picture Story - Of a tour or field trip to study entrepreneur- essay counts as 50% of the total when judged. Essay must be the original work of *Class G750008 - Crop End Use Display - Display information about the ship and/or business operation. the individual exhibitor. Attach the essay to the entry in a clear plastic cover such uses for a crop, such as food, feed, fuel, or other products. that it can be read without removing it from the cover. In addition to the essay, *Class G750009 - Water of Soil Conservation Display - Display infor- ESI Unit 2 The Case of ME grain and plant exhibits will be judged on condition, appearance (i.e. disease mation about water or soils, such as how soils are being used for crop *Class F531003 - Social Entrepreneurship Presentation - Prepare a and insect damage, grain fill), uniformity (size, shape, color, maturity), and quality production, range, conservation, wildlife, or wetland use, or ways to protect five slide power point presentation about a social entrepreneurship event to of exhibit. Refer to Scoresheet SF259. or conserve water and soil resources. benefit a group or individual in your community. Social entrepreneurs are Grain Exhibits: must be one gallon per sample. Grain exhibits harvested in the fall *Class G750010 - Career Interview Display - The purpose of this class is people who are in business to help others. Submit a print out of the note ( e.g. corn or soybeans) may be from the previous year’s project. to allow youth to investigate a career in agronomy. Youth should interview pages which show each slide and include an explanation of each slide. Enter exhibit in a report cover with fasteners (no slide bars). Refer to page 2.4 of Unit 2 The Case of ME for ideas.

ESI Unit 3 Your Business Inspection Sinner’s *Class F531005 - Marketing Package - (mounted on a 14” x 22” poster) Southwest Public Must include at least 3 items (examples) developed by the 4-H’er from the following list: business card, brochure, advertisement, business promotional Paint & Body Shop piece, printout of an internet home page, packaging design, signs, logo de- sign, direct mail piece, etc. The marketing package should be for an original Quality service since 1953 Power District business developed by the 4-H’er and not an existing business. *Class F531006 - Sample of an Original Product - With an information • Service sheet (8 1/2” x 11”) answering the following questions: 1. What did you enjoy the most about making the product? 2. What challenges did you have when making the product? Would you do • Community anything differently next time? If so, what? 3. What is the suggested retail price of the product? How did you decide • Experience on the price? 4. Market analysis of the community—data gathered through a survey of potential customers. Use the three questions on page 3.3 and survey • 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 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 1 person that works with corps about such topics as, what parts of their stems) job do they enjoy or dislike, why did they choose that career, what was their Displays *Class G770021 - Vinca education, etc. Include a picture of the person interviewed. *Class G751004 - Weed Display - The purpose of this class is to allow original *Class G770022 - Zinnia and creative exhibits that contain educational information about weeds, *Class G770023 - Any other Annual/ Biennial - (under 3” diameter-5 Weed Science such as interesting information about a weed species, the effects of weed stems, 3”+ diameter-3 stems; do not duplicate entries in classes 1-22) Projects: Environment 1, Environment 2, Environment 3, Reading the Range 1, control, herbicide resistant weeds, what makes a weed a weed, or uses for Using Nebraska Range 2, Field Crops 1, Field Crops 2, Field Crops 3 weeds. Cut Flower Perennials Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08410 Exploring Your Environment-Eco- Cut Flower Perennials-5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless otherwise noted system’s Services, NATL4H08411 Exploring Your Environment-Earth’s Ca- Horticulture in parenthesis. pacity, 4H430 Reading the Range, 4H30 Using Nebraska Range, 4H0381A Floriculture, Educational Exhibits & Houseplants *Class G770030 - Achillea/Yarrow 4-H Crop Projects Level 1: Seedy Business, 4H0381B Crop Projects Level Projects: The World of Flowers, Annual Flowers, Houseplants *Class G770031 - Chrysanthemum 2: Green and Growing, 4H0381C Crop Projects Level 3: Be’an All You Printed Youth Material: 4H417 The World of Flowers, EC126177 Flowers 2: *Class G770032 - Coneflower Can Be, All About Flowers, 4H418 Growing Great Houseplants *Class G770033 - Coreopsis General Instructions: Floriculture *Class G770034 - Daisy General Instructions: Weed Science General Instructions: Youth must be enrolled in the World of Flowers and/or Annu- *Class G770035 - Gaillardia General Information: al Flowers projects to exhibit a maximum of four (4) entries per person in classes *Class G770036 - Helianthus 1. Any individual in the Conservation, Environment 1, 2 or 3, Range, Read- 1-45 (cut flowers) for state fair and 50-53 (educational exhibits). Exhibits are lim- *Class G770037 - Liatris - (3 stems) ing the Range 1 or Using Nebraska Range 2, or Crop Production, Field ited to ONE EXHIBIT PER EXHIBIT CLASS NUMBER. Notebooks and posters must *Class G770038 - Lilies - (3 stems)(Not Daylilies) Crops projects may exhibit a weed book or weed display. The book cover have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair. *Class G770039 - Platycodon and at least 15 of specimens must represent this year’s work. For as- Cultiver & Variety Information: The cultivar or variety name must be included on all *Class G770040 - Rose - (3 stems) sistance identifying plants, participants can use Nebraska Dept of Agri- entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon *Class G770041 - Rudbeckia/Black-eyed Susan culture’s Weeds of Nebraska and the Great Plains (1994) or Weeds of placing. Proper identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor not the Extension *Class G770042 - Sedum the Great Plains (2003). staff or office personnel. For floriculture, punch a hole in the top center of entry *Class G770043 - Statice Books: tag, use a rubber band to securely attach entry tag to containers. *Class G770044 - Any other Perennial - (under 3” diameter-5 stems, 3”+ 1. Display one plant on the book cover (no label required on cover speci- Entry Information: diameter-3 stems; do not duplicate entries in classes 30-43) men). Plants must be mounted on sheets that are no larger than 14” 1. Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an in- *Class G770045 - 4-H Flower Garden Collection of 5 Different Flowers - Each wide by 14” high.. Proper plant mount should include root as well as correct number of stems will be dropped on ribbon placing. In classes flower in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for stem and leaf tissue. Plants should be glued rather that taped and the 23,44, & 45, do not duplicate entries with the classes listed by using classes 1-44. Display in a box or other holder not more than 18” in any mounts should be protected with a clear cover. other cultivars or varieties, or entry will be dropped one ribbon placing. dimension. Do not duplicate entries in classes 1-44 with any in the group 2. Exhibits will be judged based on completeness of plant mount, accu- For Example: 4-H’ers with two cultivars or varieties of marigolds can collection. racy of identification, label, neatness, and conformity to exhibit require- only enter the marigold class and cannot enter the other cultivar or ments. Refer to Scoresheet SF261. variety in any other class. A perennial is defined as a plant of which Educational Exhibits 3. Each Completed Mount Must Have the Following Information (See Ex- the crown overwinters. An annual is a plant that grows from seed each *Class G770050 - Flower Notebook - Exhibit a notebook containing pictures ample Below) In the Lower Right Corner of the Mounting Sheet: season, whether self-seeded or planted by the gardener. A biennial is of flowers grown in Nebraska. There must be at least 10 different species of 1. Scientific name (in italic or underlined), with authority a plant that germinates, grows and overwinters as a crown, blooms, annuals and/or biennials and 10 different species of perennials hardy to 2. Common name the following year and dies. Foliage will be considered when exhibit is Nebraska. Bulbs may be included in a separate section. 4-H’ers may show 3. County of collection judged. more than one cultivar of the same species, but they will only count as one 4. Collection Date 2. All 3 or 5 stems of cut flowers should be the same cultivar and color. species. The notebook must be the result of the current year’s work. Pictures 5. Collector’s name Containers will not be judged; however, they should be clear glass con- from garden catalogs, hand drawn pictures, or photographs may be used. 6. Collection number, indicating order that plants were collected tainers that won’t tip over (No plastic containers allowed at State Fair) Each species/cultivar must be labeled with the correct common name and 7. Other information depending on class selected, i.e. noxious, life and of adequate size to display blooms. Containers will not be returned scientific name; the height and spread of the plant and the growing condi- form, etc. at State Fair. Score Sheet SF 106. tions (For Example: Needs full sun and dry sandy soil) the species prefers. This information should be typed or printed neatly. 3. Follow the guidelines in 4-H “Preparing Cut Flowers for Exhibits” 4H227 In addition to this information, bulbs should also be labeled as spring or (Free Download-http://4h.unl.edu/web/4hcurriculum/PreparingCut- summer flowering. Give proper credit by listing the sources of pictures and Division 751 Flowers) when preparing entries for the fair. information used. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and Books years in the project(s) must be on the back of the notebook. *Class G751001 - Weed Identification Book - A collection of a minimum Division 770 *Class G770051 - Flower Garden Promotion Poster - Individual poster of 15 plant mount including at least two prohibited noxious weeds (Canada Cut Flower Annuals & Biennials promoting flower gardening, size 14” x 22” either vertical or horizontal in thistle, musk thistle, plumeless thistle, salt cedar, leafy spurge, purple loos- Cut Flower Annuals and Biennials-5 stems of a single variety (cultivar) unless arrangement. Post may be in any medium: watercolor, ink, crayons, etc. as estrife, diffuse knapweed, spotted knapweed, Japanese knotweed, bohe- otherwise noted in parenthesis. long as it is not 3-dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material will not mian knotweed or phragmites), and at least five weeds that are a problem *Class G770001 - Aster be accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The primarily in lawns. *Class G770002 - Bachelor Buttons 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) *Class G751002 - Life Span Book -A collection of 6 perennial, 1 biennial, *Class G770003 - Bells of Ireland must be on the back of the poster. and 6 annual weeds. *Class G770004 - Browallia *Class G770052 - Educational Flower Garden Poster - Prepare a *Class G751003 - Weed Display Book - The purpose of this class is to allow *Class G770005 - Calendula poster 14” x 22” x 2” (3-dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal original and creative exhibits that contain educational information about *Class G770006 - Celosia - (3 stems) (crested or plume) arrangement illustrating a skill or project you have done or learned about in weeds, such as interesting information about a weed species, the effects *Class G770007 - Cosmos a 4-H flowers or houseplant project. One might show a special technique of weed control, herbicide resistant weeds, what makes a weed a weed, *Class G770008 - Dahlia used or equipment incorporated in the garden. Refer to 4-H horticulture or uses for weeds. *Class G770009 - Dianthus project manuals, but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled Displays: *Class G770010 - Foxglove to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, 1. The purpose of the display is to tell an educational story to those that *Class G770011 - Gladiolus - (3 stems) county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back of the poster. view the display. The display is a visual representation (pictures, charts, *Class G770012 - Gomphrena *Class G770053- Flower Gardening History Interview- Neatly hand- graphs) no larger than 28” by 28” on plywood or poster board. The dis- *Class G770013 - Hollyhock - (3 stems) written or typed account of a gardening history interview whose flower gar- play should be neatly titled. Make sure to label display with exhibitor’s *Class G770014 - Marigold den has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures name, address, and county on back side. Explain pictures and graphs *Class G770015 - Pansy (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their flower garden if the clearly and concisely. *Class G770016 - Petunia individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover or small 3-ring 2. Each display must have a one page essay explaining why the exhibitor *Class G770017 - Salvia notebook. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county and years in chose the area of display and what they learned from their project. In- *Class G770018 - Snapdragon the project(s) must be written on the back of the report cover or notebook. clude any references used. The essay should be in a clear plastic cover *Class G770019 - Statice with the exhibitor’s name outside. *Class G770020 - Sunflower - (under 3”diameter) 5 stems, 3”+ diameter-3

Frenchman Valley See us for all your car care needs! 2B?&IG? Produce, Inc. Service - Tires - Sales "?=IL Processing 1UALITY#ARPETSs7INDOW#OVERING Chase #ONGOLEUM 7OOD #ERAMIC County ,AMINATEAND6INYL&LOORING 0ITTSBURGH0AINTS Potatoes Dave Hamilton 218 N. Tecumseh, Wauneta, NE —MICK COTANT— 611 Broadway, Imperial 882-4627 East Hwy. 6, Imperial, NE 308-882-4243 308-394-5854 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 27 General Instructions: Houseplants *Class G773213 - Eggplant - (2) *Class G773264 - Oregano - (5) General Instructions: Youth must be enrolled in the Growing Great Houseplants *Class G773214 - Kohlrabi - (5) *Class G773265 - Parsley - (5) project to exhibit in classes 60-66. Youth may enter a maximum of three (3) en- *Class G773215 - Muskmelon/Cantaloupe - (2) *Class G773266 - Sage - (5) tries in classes 50-66, but each entry must have received a purple ribbon at the *Class G773216 - Okra - (5) *Class G773267 - Thyme - (5) county fair to advance to the State Fair. *Class G773217 - Yellow Onions - (5) *Class G773268 - Any other Herb - (5) - Container Grown Houseplants: The choice of container and soil quality will be *Class G773218 - Red Onions - (5) Do not duplicate entries in classes 260-267. considered in judging. Each houseplant must be identified by listing the names on *Class G773219 - White Onions - (5) *Class G773269 - 4-H Herb Garden Display of 5 Different Herbs - Displayed the entry tag or on a card attached to the container. Houseplants should be grown *Class G773220 - Parsnips - (5) in a box or other holder not more than 18” in any dimension. Each herb in the display container for a minimum of six weeks. Plants grown as houseplants *Class G773221 - Bell Peppers - (5) in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for classes must be used. NebGuide G185 (http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu) includes a listing *Class G773222 - Sweet (non-bell)Peppers - (5) 260-268. Do not duplicate entries in classes 260-268 with any in the of common houseplants found in Nebraska. Containers of annual flowers or an- *Class G773223 - Jalapeño Peppers - (5) group collection. nual plants will be disqualified and will not be judged. Entries in classes 60-66 *Class G773224 - Hot (non-jalapeño) Peppers (5) must have been designed and planted by the 4-H member. Container grown *Class G773225 - White Potatoes - (5) General Instructions: Fruits houseplants must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to be exhibited *Class G773226 - Red Potatoes - (5) Fruits will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Fruit will at the State Fair. Container grown houseplants shall be in pots no greater than 12” *Class G773227 - Russet Potatoes - (5) be judged for the stage of maturity normal for that season and growing location. in diameter (inside opening measurement). *Class G773228 - Other Potatoes - (5) Emphasis will be placed on how well fruit approaches market quality. Dish Gardens, Fairy or Miniature Gardens, Desert Gardens, and Terrariums: May *Class G773229 - Pumpkin - (2) *Class G773280 -Strawberries (everbearers) - (1 pint) be up to 12” inch in diameter (inside opening measurement). *Class G773230 - Miniature Pumpkins - (5) (Jack Be Little type) - *Class G773281 - Grapes - (2 bunches) Container Information: Any container grown plant in classes 60-66 that is greater *Class G773231 - Radish - (5) *Class G773282 - Apples - (5) than 12” diameter (inside opening measurement) will be dropped one ribbon *Class G773232 - Rhubarb - (5) *Class G773283 - Pears - (5) placing. Classes 60-65 exhibitors must have and provide a saucer to catch *Class G773233 - Rutabaga - (2) *Class G773284 - Wild Plums - (1 pint) drainage water. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and years in *Class G773234 - Green Summer Squash - (2) *Class G773285 - Other Small Fruit or Berries - (1 pint) Do not dupli- the project(s) must be on the bottom or back of the container and saucer. Score *Class G773235 - Yellow Summer Squash - (2) cate entries in classes 280-284. Sheet SF107. *Class G773236 - White Summer Squash - (2) *Class G773286 - Other Fruits or Nuts (5) *Class G770060 - Flowering Potted Houseplant(s) - Must be blooming *Class G773237 - Acorn Squash - (2) Do not duplicate entries in classes 280-284. for exhibition. Non-blooming plants will be disqualified. *Class G773238 - Butternut Squash - (2) *Class G770061 - Foliage Potted Houseplant(s) - Must be of all the *Class G773239 - Buttercup Squash - (2) Educational Exhibits same variety. *Class G773240 - Other Winter Squash - (2) *Class G773290 - Garden Promotion Poster - Individual poster promot- *Class G770062 - Hanging Basket of Flowering and/or Foliage *Class G773241 - Sweet Corn (in husks) - (5) ing vegetable or herb gardening, size 14” x 22” either vertical or horizontal Houseplants *Class G773242 - Swiss Chard - (5) arrangement. Poster may be in any medium so long as it is not 3-dimen- *Class G770063 - Dish Garden - An open/shallow container featuring a vari- *Class G773243 - Red Tomatoes - (5) (2” or more in diameter) sional. Posters using copyrighted material will not be accepted. Entry card ety of plants excluding cacti and succulents. *Class G773244 - Roma/Sauce-type Tomatoes - (5) must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member’s name, *Class G770064 - Fairy or Miniature Garden - A miniature “scene” con- *Class G773245 - Salad Tomatoes - (12) (under 2” diameter) age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back tained in an open container and featuring miniature or small, slow growing *Class G773246 - Yellow Tomatoes - (5) (2” or more in diameter) of the poster. houseplants. The garden needs to have an imaginative theme and minia- *Class G773247 - Turnips - (5) *Class G773291 - Educational Vegetable or Herb Garden Poster - ture accessories, i.e. bench, fence made from tiny twigs, small shell for a *Class G773248 - Watermelon - (2) Prepare a poster 14” x 22” x 2” (3-dimensional, if needed) either vertical bath tub, etc. *Class G773249 - Dry Edible Beans - (1 pint) or horizontal arrangement illustrating a skill of project the 4-H’er has done *Class G770065 - Desert Garden - An open/shallow container featuring *Class G773250 - Gourds, mixed types - (5) or learned about in a 4-H vegetable gardening project. One might show cacti and/or succulents. *Class G773251 - Gourds, single variety - (5) a special technique used or equipment incorporated in the garden (e.g. *Class G770066 - Terrarium - A transparent container, partially or complete- *Class G773252 - Any other Vegetable - (2, 5 or 12) - Do not duplicate drip irrigation system, composting, or special techniques learned). Refer ly enclosed; sealed or unsealed. entries in classes 201-251. to 4-H horticulture project manuals, but use your own creativity. Entry card Class G770902 - Unusual Container - Any combination of plants may be *Class G773255 - 4-H Vegetable Garden Collection of 5 kinds of must be stapled to the upper right hand corner. The 4-H member’s name, used. Examples include boot, toy dump truck, etc. Be creative! Vegetables - Display Garden Collection in a box not more than 24” in any age, full address, county, and years in the project(s) must be on the back Class G770903 - Individual Bucket of Beauty - container needs to be a dimension. Showmanship will be considered in judging, but plastic grass, of the poster. white five gallon bucket filled with black soil. Decorations and cosmetic cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in *Class G773292 - Vegetable and/or Herb Gardening History Inter- attachments will be allowed on entries. Buckets need to contain any type the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual view - Neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview of living plants such as blooming, non-blooming, foliage, etc. Creativity will class (201-252). Do not duplicate entries in classes 201-252 with any in of someone whose vegetable or herb garden has inspired you. Maximum of be a plus. the group collection. 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you *Class G773256 - 4-H Cultivar Vegetable Collection - Vegetables en- interviewed) or their garden if the individual is still gardening. Protect with Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits & Educational Exhibits tered in the collection are 5 cultivars from a single exhibit; for example, a clear report cover. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, county, and Projects: Everyone a Gardener, Gardening A, Gardening B, Gardening C, Gar- 5 cultivars of all types of peppers or, squash or, onions or, tomatoes, etc. years in the project(s) must be the back of the report cover. dening D Display in a box not more than 24” in any dimension. Showmanship will be *Class G773293 - Vegetable Seed Display - Each display must include Printed Youth Material: 4H334 Everyone a Gardener, 4H226 Selecting considered in judging, but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be seeds representing the following families: Cucurbit, Brassica (cabbage), and Preparing Vegetables and Herbs for Exhibit, NATL4H07162 Garden- used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited Solanaceous (nightshade) and Legume (pea), plus representatives from ing A: See Them Sprout, NATL4H07163 Gardening B: Let’s Get Growing!, with the number specified for individual class (201-252). 5 other families. Group the seeds by family and type. Glue seeds or oth- NATL4H07164 Gardening C: Take Your Pick, NATL4H07165 Gardening D: Class G773901 - Dress Your Vegetable - May use any horticulture/floricul- erwise fasten clear containers of seeds to a board or poster mat board no Growing Profits ture to make your creation. larger than 22” x 24”. Label each group and each individual vegetable type General Instructions: Vegetables Class G773902 - Vegetable Art - May use any horticulture/floriculture to with the common and scientific names. Use only one variety or cultivar of General Guidelines: 4-H’ers must be enrolled in the Everyone a Gardener proj- make your creation. each vegetable, except for beans where several examples of beans may be ect, Gardening Unit 1-4 and/or Special Garden Project. An exhibitor may enter a shown. Attach a card to the back of the display explaining why and how it maximum of four (4) entries per person in classes 201-294 at State Fair. Exhibits General Instructions: Herbs is important to know which vegetables are related, and site references on are limited to ONE EXHIBIT PER EXHIBIT CLASS NUMBER. Notebooks are posters Herbs will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Those where the scientific name information was found. The 4-H member’s name, must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State grown mainly for seed, such as dill and caraway, should be exhibited on a plate. age, full address, county, and years in project(s) must be on the back of the Fair. Those grown for their leaves such as basil, parsley, etc. should be exhibited in a display. Information on vegetable family members can be obtained from Cultivar & Variety Information: The cultivar or variety name must be included on glass container of water. Potted herb plants will be disqualified and will not be you extension office. all entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one judged. Score Sheet SF 108. *Class G773294 - World of Vegetables Notebook - Choose a favorite ribbon placing. Proper identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor, not the *Class G773260 - Basil - (5) foreign cuisine and learn what vegetables and/or herbs are common to it Extension staff or office personnel. *Class G773261 - Dill (dry) - (5) (e.g. Mexican, African, Chinese, Italian, etc.). Include a report telling about a Entry Information: Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing *Class G773262 - Garlic (bulbs) - (5) minimum of 5 vegetables and/or herbs from each country chosen. Include an incorrect number of vegetables will be dropped one ribbon placing. In classes *Class G773263 - Mint - (5) the scientific and common names; pictures of the plants from your garden 252, 255,268,269,285 and 286 do not duplicate entries with the classes listed by using other cultivars or varieties or entry will be dropped one ribbon placing. For Example: 4-H’ers with two cultivars or varieties of red tomatoes can only enter the red tomatoes class and cannot enter the other cultivar or variety in any other Capture Those Special Fair Moments in Color! vegetable class. Score Sheet SF 108. Follow the guidelines in the 4H226 “Se- lecting and Preparing Vegetables, Herbs and Fruits for Exhibit” (Free Download- Johnson Publications offers Internet http://4h.unl.edu/web/4hcurriculum/PreparingVegetabesHerbsandFruit) when preparing entries for the fair. Digital Photo Reprint Service Division 773 *Class G773201 - Lima Beans - (12) www.imperialrepublican.com *Class G773202 - Snap Beans - (12) www.waunetanebraska.com *Class G773203 - Wax Beans - (12) Click on the photo album tab to take you to our digital photo albums. *Class G773204 - Beets - (5) *Class G773205 - Broccoli - (2) *Class G773206 - Brussels Sprouts - (12) *Class G773207 - Green Cabbage - (2) *Class G773208 - Red Cabbage - (2) *Class G773209 - Carrots - (5) *Class G773210 - Cauliflower - (2) 327 Tecumseh, Wauneta, NE 308-394-5389 622 Broadway, Imperial, NE 308-882-4453 *Class G773211 - Slicing Cucumbers - (2) www.waunetanebraska.com www.imperialrepublican.com *Class G773212 - Pickling Cucumbers - (5) Page 28 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 or seed catalogs; tell how they are grown; and how the foods are used. Also 14” poster or mat board. Either orientation is acceptable (portrait or land- If the rocket fins extend beyond the edges of the required base, then construct a list a source for buying the seed or plants. Favorite recipes using some scape). No frames please. A short caption explaining the subject, printed base that is large enough to protect the fins. The base size is dictated by the size or all of the vegetables described may be included. Give proper credit by on white paper, should be glued below the print. of the rocket fins. The rocket must be mounted vertically. Please do not attach listing the source of pictures and information used. Protect with a clear sideboards or backdrops to the displays. In addition a used engine or length of report cover or 3-ring notebook. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, Veterinary Science dowel pin is to be glued and/or screwed into the board and extended up into county, and years in the project(s) must be the back of the report cover or Projects: Veterinary Science, The Normal Animal, Animal Disease, Animal the rocket’s engine mount to give added stability. Rockets must be equipped as notebook. Health and its Relationship to Our World prepared for launching, with wadding and parachute or other recovery system. Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08048 Veterinary Science 1: From Aire- Rockets entered with live engines, wrong base size or sideboards will be General Instructions: Special Garden Project dales to Zebras, NATL4H08049 Veterinary Science 2: All Systems Go!, disqualified. Youth must be enrolled in the 2015 ‘White Satin Carrot’ Special Garden Project to NATL4H08050 Veterinary Science 3: On the Cutting Edge, 4H131 Veteri- Reports: A report, protected in a clear plastic cover must include: exhibit. Harvested vegetables should be entered in the appropriate class listed nary Science 1: The Normal Animal, 4H48 Veterinary Science 2: Animal 1. Rocket specification above for vegetables (G773209 Carrots (5)). Disease, 4H133 Veterinary Science 3: Animal Health and Its Relationships 2. A flight record for each launching (weather, distance, flight height) to Our World 3. Number of launchings Division 775 4. Flight pictures *Class G775001 - Special Garden Project - Educational exhibit based on General Instructions: Veterinary Science 5. The flight record should describe engine used, what the rocket did in what was learned from the project. Present information on a poster 14” General Information: The purpose of a veterinary science exhibit is to inform the flight and recovery success. Points will not be deducted for launching, x 22” either vertical or horizontal arrangement, or in a clear plastic report public about a common health problem of animals or a veterinary science flight or recovery failures described. This includes any damage that may cover. The 4-H member’s name, age, full address, and county must be on principle. Do not confuse veterinary science exhibit topics with animal husbandry show on the rocket. Complete factory assembled rockets will not be the back of the poster or report cover. or production topics. accepted. Veterinary Science Exhibit: An exhibit may consist of a poster or a display. The Judging: Judging is based upon display appearance, rocket appearance, work- DEPARTMENT H: SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY exhibit may represent material from any of the veterinary science projects includ- manship, design or capabilities for flight, and number of times launched. Entomology ing entry level exhibits from Unit 1. If photographs are to be part of the exhibit, Number of Required Launches: Three launches are required to earn the 25 launch Projects: Insectigator, Entomology 1, Entomology 2, Entomology 3, remember that they will be viewed by the public. Make sure that the photographs points given on the score sheets. For scoring, only actual launches count, misfires Printed Youth Materials: 4H4110 Insectigator, NATL4H08440 Team- are in good taste and will not be offensive to anyone. Graphic photographs of will not count towards one of the required three launches. ing with Insects: Level 1, NATL4H08441 Teaming with Insects: Level 2, excessive bleeding, trauma or painful procedures are not appropriate. For exhibits For Self Designed Rockets Only: Please include a digital recorded copy of one NATL4H08442 Teaming with Insects: Level 3, Entomology References, related to veterinary surgical procedures, aseptic techniques need to be shown, flight. In the documentation please include a description of stability testing Forms & Supplies: Emerald Ash Borer Packet, Previous Version 4-H Ento- for example, use of drapes, use of sterile procedures, wearing of gloves, and other before the rocket was flown. mology Manual, Order Labels-Current Insect Classification System, Order appropriate veterinary medical practices. Note: Rocket project levels are not intended to correspond to National Associa- Labels-Previous Version Insect Classification System, Insect Specimen La- First Aid Kits: Because of public safety concerns and risk of theft of first aid lit tion of Rocketry model rocket difficulty ratings or levels. bels for Entomology Collections contents (veterinary drugs/equipment) with perceived potential drug abuse, NO General Instructions: Entomology ANIMAL FIRST AID KITS WILL BE PERMITTED. Animal first aid kits submitted will Division 850 General Information: Specimens should be mounted properly and labeled loca- be immediately disqualified and not shown. Unit Two: Lift Off tion and date of collection, name of collector, and order name. Follow mount- Veterinary Science Posters: This exhibit presents the viewer with a design that *Class H850001 - Rocket—Skill Level 2- Any skill level 2 rocket with wood- ing and labeling instructions in the old edition of the Nebraska 4-H Entomology is simple and direct, unlike a display that usually presents more information. A en fins painted by hand or air brush. Manual online as a PDF file (http://4h.unl.edu/4hcurriculum/entomology) Pur- poster should not exceed 22” x 28” and may be either vertical or horizontal. *Class H850002 - Display - Display exemplifying one of the principles learned chased insects and other insects not collected by the participant can be included, Veterinary Science Displays: A display may include, but is not limited to, a 3-di- in the Lift Off project. but must have accurate labels and will not be counted in meeting minimum re- mensional exhibit, a scale model, the actual product (For Example: Skeleton, Examples Include: Display of rocket parts and purpose, interview of someone in quirements for the exhibit. Boxes are preferred to be not more than 12” high x 18” teeth, samples of leather, fur, or dried skin damaged by disease or parasites) or a the aerospace field, or kite terminology. Display can be any size up to 28” x 22”. wide x 3” deep so they fit in display racks. notebook. A display is not a poster. A display may be mounted on poster board not *Class H850003 - Rocket—Skill Level 2 - Any skill level 2 rocket with wood- Division 800 to exceed 22” x 28” or on 1/4” plywood or equivalent that does not exceed 24” en fins painted using commercial application (ex. commercial spray paint). *Class H800001 - Entomology Display, 1st Year Project - Collection to high x 32” wide or in a three ring binder or another bound notebook format. consist of 25 or more different kinds (species) of insects representing at Appropriate Veterinary Science Topics: Unit Three: Reaching New Heights least 6 orders. Limit of one box. 1. Maintaining health *Class H850004 - Rocket—Skill Level 3 - Any skill level 3 rocket with wood- *Class H800002 - Entomology Display, 2nd Year Project - Collection to 2. Specific disease information en fins painted by hand or air brush. consist of a minimum of 50 kinds (species) of insects representing at least 3. Photographic display of normal and abnormal characteristics of ani- *Class H850005 - Display - Display exemplifying one of the principles learned 8 orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. About 25 spe- mals in the Reaching New Heights project. Examples Include: Airplane instru- cies should be from after July 1 of previous year. Limit of 2 boxes. 4. Animal health or safety mentation, kite flying, or radio-controlled planes. Display can be any size *Class H800003 - Entomology Display, 3rd Year Project - Collection to 5. Public health or safety up to 28” x 22”. consist of a minimum of 75 kinds (species) of insects representing at least 6. Proper animal management to ensure food safety and quality *Class H850006 - Rocket—Skill Level 3 - Any skill level 3 rocket with wood- 10 orders. Replace damaged or poorly mounted specimens. About 25 spe- 7. Efficient and safe livestock working facilities en fins painted using commercial application (ex. commercial spray paint). cies should be present from after July 1 previous year. Limit of 3 boxes. 8. Or a topic of the exhibitor’s choosing related to veterinary medicine or *Class H800004 - Special Interest Display - Educational display devel- veterinary science Unit Four: Pilot in Command oped according to individual interests and abilities. Examples Include: A **Remember, since these are science displays, all references and information *Class H850007 - Rocket—Skill Level 4 - Any skill level 4 rocket with wood- collection from a specific insect group (e.g. butterflies, grasshoppers, drag- needs to be properly cited. Proper sources include but are not limited to: Profes- en fins or any self-designed rocket. onflies, scarab beetles, etc.) or by subject (e.g. insect pests of corn, aquatic sional journals and publications, professional AVMA accredited websites, inter- *Class H850008 - Display - Display exemplifying one of the principles learned insects, insect mimicry, etc.) Other displays include a research project with views with Veterinarians and excerpts from Veterinary Educational Literature. in the Pilot in Command project. Examples Include: Flying lessons, or ca- a report, a journal of an entomological activity, a poster display, an insect Division 840 reers in aerospace. Display can be any size up to 28” x 22”. scrapbook, or artwork. Research project reports should discuss methods, *Class H840001 - 4-H Veterinary Science Large Animal Poster, Note- results, and what was learned. Poster displays should be no larger than 22” book or Display Careers x 28”. Three-dimensional artwork, models, dioramas and other crafts are *Class H840002 - 4-H Veterinary Science Small Animal/Pet Poster, *Class H850020 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working restricted to a base area no larger than 22” x 28” and a height no more Notebook or Display in the field of aerospace and research that career. Interviews can either be than 24”. Artwork should include brief information about the work. written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be *Class H800005 - Insect Habitats - Habitats consist of any hand-crafted Science, Engineering, and Technology in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 objects, made of natural or artificial materials, placed outdoors, which pro- General Instructions: Science, Engineering, and Technology point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 mote or conserve insects in the environment. Insects may include bee General Information: The name and county of each exhibitor should appear sepa- minutes in length. pollinators, butterflies, beneficial insects, etc. A one-page report must ac- rately on the back of each board or articles so owner of exhibit may be identified company the exhibit. if the entry tag is separated from the exhibit. Computers *Class H800006 - Macrophotography - Subjects should be insects, spi- Number of Exhibits: Each individual is limited to one exhibit per class. Projects: Computer Mysteries 1, Computer Mysteries 2, Computer Mysteries ders or other arthropods, or any nests, webs or constructions they make. Display Board: Several classes require a display board which should be a height 3 All exhibit prints should be 8 ½” x 11’ and mounted on rigid, black 11” x of 24” and not to exceed 1/4” in thickness. A height a 23 7/8” is acceptable to Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08347 CPU 1: Inside the Box, NATL4H08348 allow for the saw (kerf) if two 24 “ boards are cut from one end of a 4’ x 8’ sheet CPU 2: Peer to Peer, NATL4H08349 CPU 3: Teens Teaching Tech of plywood. Nothing should be mounted within 3/4” of the top or bottom of the board. (Example: Woodworking, Small Engines & Electricity) Division 860 Demonstration Displays: Fabricated board such as plywood, composition board, Computer 1 or particle-type lumber may be used for demonstration displays. Demonstration Classes 900-909 in this division are ineligible for State Fair boards should be sanded and finished to improve their appearance. The finish on Class H860900 - Poster Create a poster on a lesson learned in a demonstration board will be judged as a woodworking exhibit. Demonstration Unit One. Examples: hardware, software programs, how to boards should include an overall title for the display, plus any other necessary take care of a computer, operating systems, etc. A poster labeling. should not exceed 22” x 28” and may be either vertical or Reports: All reports should be clearly written or typed and enclosed in a clear, horizontal. plastic cover. The reports should be attached securely to the display. Class H860901 - 4-H Promotional Flier - Exhibit should be created on 8 1/2” x 11” page using a commercially available graphics software package. Can E LOOK FORWARD TO MAKING YOUR EVENTS OUR PRIORITY Aerospace be color or black and white. Can be a whole page or a folded flier. W . Projects: Aerospace 2, Aerospace 3, Aerospace 4 Class H60902 - Computer Art Poster - (Black & White) Exhibit should be Rex and Amy Prior Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H06843 Aerospace 2: Lift-Off, NATL4H06844 created on at least 8.5” x 11” paper using a commercially available graph- Aerospace 3: Reaching New Heights, NATL4H06845 Aerospace 4: Pilot in ics software package. 308-882-3948 Command, 4H503 Rockets Away Class H860903 - Computer Art Poster - (Color) Exhibit should be cre- priorityseatingllc.com General Instructions: Aerospace ated on at least 8.5” x 11” paper using a commercially available graphics General Information: Rockets must be supported substantially to protect the software package. Now serving Ansley & Wymore areas in Nebraska. rocket from breakage. Rockets are to be mounted on a base that has dimensions Class H860904 - Hardware/Software Selection - Exhibit will be a note- equal or less than 12” x 12” and the base should be 3/4” thick. No metal bases. book including a two page minimum, neatly written or typed report on the THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 29 hardware and/or software that was selected to meet specific needs. Exhibit Careers ity to be programmed to “sense, plan and act.” The exhibit should include should be written from a consumer point of view explaining the steps taken *Class H860010 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working a project the youth has constructed, a description of what it does and an during the experience. in the field of computers and research that career. Interviews can either explanation of how it is similar to and different from a robot. Class H860905 - Computer Designed Greeting Card - Exhibit will consist be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should of 6 greetings cards, each for a different occasion/holiday. Exhibit should be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, Electricity be created on 8.5” x 11” paper using a commercially available graphics 12 point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to Projects: Electric Excitement 1, Electric Excitement 2, Electric Excitement 3, program. The cards should vary in folds and design. Prefabricated cards 5 minutes in length. Electric Excitement 4 from commercially available card programs will not be accepted. No Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H06848 Electricity 1: Magic of Electricity, theme required. Robotics NATL4H06849 Electricity 2: Investigating Electricity, NATL4H06850 Elec- Class H860906 - Internet Exploration - Exhibit will be a notebook consist- Projects: GEAR-TECH 21-Year 1, GEAR-TECH 21-Year 2, Virtual Robotics, Junk tricity 3: Wired for Power, NATL4H06851 Electricity 4: Entering Electron- ing of the following 4 areas: 1) 3 e-mails sent requesting a reply, 2) the Drawer Robotics 1, Junk Drawer Robotics 2, Junk Drawer Robotics 3, Ro- ics reply to each of the e-mails, 3) print-outs of three websites, and 4) what botics Platforms you liked and did not like about each website. Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08358 Exploring Spaces, Going Places CD, Division 870 Class H860907 - E-Mail and Attachment - Exhibit will consist of a one para- NATL4H08430 Virtual Robotics Track (DVD), NATL4H08431 Junk Drawer Electric Excitement 1 graph e-mail introducing your project. The attachment will be a one page Robotics Level 1-Give Robots a Hand, NATL4H08432 Junk Drawer Robotics Classes 900-903 in this division are ineligible for State Fair text telling the steps taken to complete and send the e-mail and the attach- Level 2-Robots on the Move, NATL4H08433 Junk Drawer Robotics Level Class H870900 - Bright Lights - Create your own flashlight using items found ment and the benefits of this project. 3-Mechatronics, around your house. Flashlights should be made out of items that could be Class H860908 - Digital Camera Display - Exhibit will consist of a series of Youth Materials: NATL4H08434 Robotics Platforms Track (DVD) recycled or reused. No kits please. pictures showing how you used computer software to enhance or change Division 861 Class H870901 - Control the Flow - Make a switch. Use the following items: a single digital camera picture. Exhibit should explain what hardware and *Class H861001 - Robotics Poster - Create a poster (14” x 22”) com- D cell battery, battery holder, insulated wire, 2 or 2.5 volt light bulb, bulb software was used and how software was used to change each picture. municating a robotics theme such as “Robot or Not”, “Pseudocode”, “Real holder, paper clip, cardboard, and two brass paper fasteners to create a Class H860909 - Utilizing the Internet - Exhibit will be a notebook of web- World Robots”, “Careers in Robots”, or “Autonomous Robotics”, “Precision circuit that you can open and close. sites used to plan a real or fictitious vacation. Agriculture” or a robotic topic of interest to the 4-H’er. Class H870902 - Conducting Things - Make a circuit with a switch and Notebook Will Consist of At Least Four Different Web Sites Illustrating the Fol- *Class H861002 - Robotics Notebook - Explore a robotics topic in-depth a light bulb that can be used to test different household items for their lowing: and present your findings in a notebook. Documentation should include ability to act as an insulator or conductor. You must find five items that are 1. Airfare and/or directions to drive to destination any designs, research, notes, pseudocode, data tables or other evidence of conductors and five items that are insulators. Create a table that illustrates 2. Hotels/motels in the area the 4-H’ers learning experience. The notebook should contain at least three your results. 3. Things to do (i.e. baseball game, Disney World, amusement park, etc.) pages. Topics could include a programming challenge, a programming skill, Class H870903 - There is a Fork in the Road - Use the following items to 4. A maximum one-page text telling the steps taken to plan the vacation. calibration, sensor exploration, or any of the topics suggested in Class 1. construct one parallel and one series circuit. Items: D Cell battery, battery List websites for each and tell how you may be able to use the web to *Class H861003 - Robotics Video - This class should be displayed in a holder, insulated wire, bulb holder and a 2 or 2.5 volt light bulb. plan or research other things in the future. notebook. The notebook should include a video clip on a CD/DVD that demonstrates the robot performing the programmed function. Include your Electric Excitement 2 Computer 2 pseudo code and screenshots of the actual code with a written description Classes 904-906 in this division are ineligible for State Fair *Class H860001 - Computer Application Demonstration - 4-H exhibi- of the icon/command functions. Class H870904 - Case of the Switching Circuit - Use the Following Items: tor demonstrates how to accomplish a task using a computer application *Class H861004 - Robotics Career Interview - Interview someone who is Two D cell batteries, two battery holders, light bulb, bulb holder, a 3” x 6” software such as a spreadsheet, database, publishing, graphic design, ac- working in the field of robotics and research the career in robotics. Inter- piece of cardboard, six brass paper fasteners and approximately 2 feet of counting or precision farming program. views can either be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written 24 gauge insulated wire to build a three way switch. Write a short essay or This Exhibit Consists of A Notebook (8.5” X 11”) Which Should Include: interviews should be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, create a poster that illustrates how three way switches function. 1. A cover page double spaced, 12 point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should Class H870905 - Rocket Launcher - Construct a Rocket Launcher Out of the 2. A detailed report describing: be between 3 to 5 minutes in length. Following Materials: A plastic pencil box that is at least 4” x 8”, single pole a. The task to be completed *Class H861005 - Robotics Sensor Notebook - Write pseudo code which switch, single throw switch, normally open push button switch, 40 feet of 18 b. The computer application software required to complete the task includes at least one rotational sensor activity. Include the code written or 22 gauge stranded wire, 4 alligator clips, 2 x 6 board 6” long, 1/8” diam- c. Specific features of the computer application software necessary and explain the code function. eter metal rod, rosin core solder, soldering iron or gun, wire stripper, small for completing the task *Class H861006 - Build a Robot (may use a kit) - Include a robot and crescent wrench, pliers, small Phillips and straight blade screwdrivers, drill, d. Other tasks that can be accomplished using the computer applica- notebook including the pseudo codes for at least one program you have 1/8” and 1/4” drill bits, rocket engine igniters, additional drill bits matched tion software written for the robot, the robots purpose, and any challenges or changes to holes for two switches. You must successfully build a rocket launcher and e. Print out of your project you would make in the robot design or programming. light two rocket igniters with your launcher. You do not have to actually fire Examples: Design a logo for your school, enhance a digital image for a newspaper *Class H861007 - Kit Labeled Robot (cannot be programmed) - This a rocket off of the launcher. Create a poster using photographs to show the story, manage a checking account, create a poster to publicize an event, or design class is intended for explorations of robotic components such as arms or “step by step” process you used to build your launcher. scrapbook pages, etc. vehicles OR educational kits marketed as robots that do not have the abil- Class H870906 - Stop the Crime - Build an Alarm Using the Following Materi- *Class H860002 - Produce a Computer Slideshow Presentation - Us- ing presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint and following the Check- list for Creating You next PowerPoint Presentation located at http://go.unl. edu/duz the 4-H exhibitor develops a slideshow about a topic related to youth. The slideshow should include a minimum of 10 slides and no more than 25. Incorporate appropriate slide layouts, graphics and animations. Each slide should include notes for a presenter. The exhibit includes a copy of the presentation saved to a CD-ROM along with a printout of the notes page in a clear plastic cover. Slide presentation should relate to one topic. *Class H860003 - Teach an Adult - The 4-H exhibitor writes a report between 1 an 3 pages describing a situation in which (s)he has taught an adult or adults a computer skill. The report should include pictures of the 4-H’er working with the adult(s). The report should be in a plastic cover.

Computer 3 *Class H860004 - Produce an Audio/Video Computer Presentation - Using presentation software a 4-H exhibitor designs a multimedia com- puter presentation on one topic related to youth. The presentation should be at least 2 minutes in length and no more than 5 minutes in length, appropriate graphics, sound and either a video clip, animation or voice over and/or original video clip. The presentation must be able to be played and viewed on a PC using Windows Media Player, Real Player, iTunes or QuickTime Player. *Class H860005 - Know How Know Now Computer Presentation - Youth design a fully automated 2 to 5 minute 4-H “how to” video. Submis- sions should incorporate a picture or video of the 4-H’er, as well as their We’re your community bank that takes care of you! name (first name only), age (as of January 1 of the current year), years in 4-H, and their personal interests or hobbies. Videos should be designed for web viewing. Any of the following formats will be accepted: .mpet, .re, .wmv, .mp4, .ov, .ppt, or .avi. Submissions in this category will be put on the web, so it must include a permission form which can be downloaded http://www.pawnee.unl.edu/knowhowknownow. Each depositor insured to $100,000 *Class H860006 - Build a Website - Design a simple website for providing information about a topic related to youth using either software programs such as an HTML editor like Microsoft’s FrontPage or Macromedia’s Dream- FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION weaver, and image editor like IrfanView or GIMP OR online using a WIKI such as Google Sites. If the Web site isn’t live include all files comprising the 202 North Tecumseh 605 East 1st 235 Central Ave. website on a CD-ROM in a plastic case along with the explanation of why Wauneta, NE Ogallala, NE Grant, NE the site was created. If developed using a WIKI or other online tool include a link to the website in the explanation of why the site was created. (308) 394-5720 (308) 284-6260 (308) 352-4353 Page 30 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 als: On-off push button switch, mercury switch, buzzer (vibrating or piezo- and elevation. Also include a description of the site, a paragraph explaining systems, ignition systems, etc. If a complete engine in exhibited it will not electric), 9-volt battery, 9-volt battery holder, 4” x 4” x 1/8” Plexiglass board what was interesting about the site or finding it. Photos of each site and/ be started. However, display needs to report process of building/rebuilding to mount circuit on, rosin core solder, soldering gun/iron, two feet of 22 or cache are optional but encouraged. engine and how/where engine will be utilized (i.e. lawn mower, weed eater, gauge wire, wire strippers, hot glue sticks, hot glue gun and a plastic box *Class H880004 - Geocache - Assemble a themed geocache. Each geocache snow blower, etc.) with a lid to mount your alarm circuit on. Create a poster using photographs should be a water-tight container. It should include a log book and pencil to show the “step by step” process you used to build your alarm. for finders to log their visits and may include small trinket, geocoins, etc. for The Power of the Wind the finders to trade. Documentation should include a title, teaser descrip- Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08383 The Power of Wind Youth Guide Electric Excitement 3 tion and the geographic coordinates of intended placement. Register the Division 900 *Class H870001 - Electrical Tool/Safety Kit - Create an electrical supply site at www.geocaching.com, include a print-out of its registry. The entry *Class H900001 - Engineering Notebook - Your engineering notebook may kit to be used for basic electrical repair around the house. Include a brief may include a photograph of the cache in its intended hiding place. include sketches of designs, notes of engineering questions you have, or description of each item and its use. Container should be appropriate to *Class H880005 - GIS Map - Create a GIS map with at least three data layers. answers to questions posed within this project, or big ideas you have while hold items. The GIS should include both vector and roster data. Data may be obtained participating in this project. The notebook submitted in this class should *Class H870002 - Lighting Comparison - Display studying the efficiency of by using a GPS-enabled device, downloading data from a reputable web be a working engineering notebook, not a scrapbook. Please include your various lighting (incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, light emitting diodes, site or digitizing. The GIS should have a theme/purpose and include a name, county, and age on the front cover. etc). Exhibit could be a poster display, or an actual item. title, north arrow, legend, labels, scale bar and source. Maps may be of *Class H900002 - Wind Poster - Poster should exemplify one of the lessons *Class H870003 - Electrical Display/Item - Show an application of one of any subject of interest to the 4-Hers. Include a 1-3 page report on why learned in the Power of Wind project. Posters can be any size up to 14” the concepts learned in the Wired for Power project. Examples Include: Re- you chose the subject and map(s), how you created the map(s) and the x 22”. wiring or building a lamp, re-wiring or making a heavy duty extension cord source of your data (use reliable sources such as the US Center for Disease *Class H900003 - Mini Turbine Blade Energy Display - Develop a pin- or developing an electrical diagram of a house. Exhibit could be a poster Control or the US Census Bureau). This project could include Hurricane wheel display that demonstrates the working power of wind. Follow guide- display or an actual item. Tracking maps. Create a GIS map for Hurricane Tracking with a geographic lines on page 18 and 19 of your manual. Display should include a note- *Class H870004 - Poster - Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned information system (GIS) computer software application of the Atlantic book description of the effectiveness of at least three different designs or in the Wired for Power project. Posters can be any size up to 28” x 22”. Ocean, Pacific Ocean, or the Gulf of Mexico. The map should appear similar materials. Please do not include pennies with your display. to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (http:// *Class H900004 - Wind Art or Literature Written Piece - Item should Electric Excitement 4 nhc.noaa.gov/). Poster size should not exceed 22” x 30”. Place report in illustrate or represent wind turbines, wind power, or something from the *Class H870005 - Electrical/Electronic Part Identification - Display plastic cover or notebook attached to the poster. power of wind curriculum, for example a pinwheel or item may be an original different parts used for electrical/electronics work. Exhibit should show the *Class H880006 -GIS Atlas - Create a collection of three or more maps re- story or poem written by the exhibitor about wind. part (either picture or actual item) and give a brief description, including lated to the same theme. All maps should meet criteria described in Class *Class H900005 - Wind as Energy Display - Item should be the original symbol of each part and its function. Display should include a minimum of 5. The atlas should include a 1-3 page report as described above including design of the 4-H’er. Include the item, or a picture if item is in excess of 6’ 10 different parts. information about all maps. Maps can be displayed on one poster not to tall or 2’ X 2’. Include a notebook of why the item was designed and how *Class H870006 - Electronic Display - Show an application of one of the exceed 22” x 30”, in a notebook or on a CD/DVD or web site. it harnesses the power of wind. concepts learned in the Electronics project. Examples Include: Components *Class H880008 - GIS Thematic Map - Using any GIS software, create a the- *Class H900006 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working of an electronic device (refer to p. 45 of the Electronic manual). matic map. Thematic maps can utilize any subject of interest to the 4-H’er. in the field of wind and research the career in wind. Interviews can either *Class H870007 - Electronic Project - Exhibit an electronic item designed Maps could be of Amelia Earhart’s journey, Sir Francis Drake’s voyage, be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should by the 4-Her or from a manufactured kit that shows the electronic expertise population density maps, water usage maps, or 4-H projects in Nebraska be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, of the 4-H’er. (examples). Create a GIS Map using data from books and/or internet. Use 12 point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to Examples Include: A radio, a computer, or a volt meter. reliable data, ex. U.S. Center for Disease Control or U.S. Census Bureau. 4 minutes in length. *Class H870008 - Poster - Should exemplify one of the lessons learned in the Map any size for up to 36” x 24”, should include Title, Base map, Neat Line Entering Electronics project. Posters can be any size up to 28” x 22”. North Arrow, and Legend. Identify the source of your information on the Woodworking back of the map. Projects: Woodworking Wonders 1, Woodworking Wonders 2, Woodworking Careers Wonders 3, Woodworking Wonders 4 *Class H870010 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working Careers Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H06875 Woodworking Wonders 1: Mea- in the field of electricity and research that career. Interviews can either be *Class H880010 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working suring Up, NATL4H06876 Woodworking Wonders 2: Making the Cut, written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be in a geo-spacial field and include research in that career. Interviews can NATL4H06877 Woodworking Wonders 3: Nailing It Together, NATL4H06878 in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 either be written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews Woodworking Wonders 4: Finishing Up point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 5 should be in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double The ability to build objects as designed by another person is an important life skill. minutes in length. spaced, 12 point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be be- Professional woodworkers often are hired to build objects to exacting specifica- tween 3 to 5 minutes in length. tions as laid out in a written plan. 4-Wheelin’ Physics Fun General Instructions: Woodworking Printed Youth Materials: 4H445 4-Wheelin’ Physics Fun Small Engines Requirements: All articles exhibited must include a plan stating dimensions and Division 875 Projects: Small Engines 1, Small Engines 2, Small Engines 3 other critical instructions a builder would need to know to build the project. Plans Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08186 Small Engines 1: Crank It Up, may include narrative instructions in addition to the dimension drawings. Part of Class H875900- Poster - Poster should exemplify one of the lessons learned NATL4H08187 Small Engines 2: Warm It Up, NATL4H08188 Small Engines the score depends on how well the project matches the plans. If the plans are in the 4-Wheelin’ project. Posters can be any size up to 28” by 22”. 3: Tune It Up modified, the changes from the original need to be noted on the plans. All plans Division 890 used for making the article must be securely attached and protected by a clear Geospatial Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair plastic cover. Projects: Geospatial, GEAR-TECH 21-Year 1, GEAR-TECH 21-Year 2 Small Engines 1 Division 911 Printed Youth Materials: NATL4H08358 Exploring Spaces, Going Places Class H890900 - Small Engine Display/Item - Show an application of one Unit One: Measuring Up CD of the concepts learned in the Unit One project. Examples Include: Identify Classes 900-902 in this division are ineligible for State Fair Online Materials: 4hset.unl.edu; click on year one or year two curriculum the parts of a small engine, safety rules for starting a small engine, small Class H911900 - Unit 1 Woodworking Article - Item made using hand Division 880 engine repair tool identification. tools and skills learned in the Measuring Up manual. Examples Include: *Class H880001 - Poster - Create a poster (not to exceed 14” x 22”) commu- Recipe holder, stilts or other skill level appropriate item. Items should be nicating a GPS theme such as How GPS or GIS works, Careers that use GPS Small Engines 2 entered with construction plans. or GIS, How to use GPS, What is GIS, GPS or GIS in Agriculture, Precision Class H890901 - Small Engine Display/Item - Show an application of Class H911901 - Ten Sample Blocks - Blocks of different kinds of wood. Agriculture, or a geospatial topic of interest. one of the concepts learned in the Warm It Up project. Examples Include: Each sample must have a 2 1/2” x 6” surface size and from 3/8” to 5/8” *Class H880002 - 4-H Favorite Places or Historical Site Poster - The 4-H Comparison of engine oil types, transmissions, or safety related to engines. thick, to be firmly mounted on the board. exhibitor identifies a favorite place or historical site (including grave sites) Exhibit could be a poster display or an actual item. Each Sample Must Be Identified With The Following Information: Kind of wood, in Nebraska. Exhibit should include latitude and longitude, digital picture, where grown, and main use or uses. Mount on board 24” high x 22” wide. Not over and local area map. Poster size should not exceed 14” x 22”. Small Engines 3 1/4” rigid material. Other articles related to woodworking can be displayed but will *Class H880003 - GPS Notebook - Keep a log of at least 5 places visited Class H890902 - Engine Display/Item - Should exemplify one of the lessons require a sample of at least 10 units. These might include types of wood fasteners, using a GPS enabled device. For each site, record the latitude, longitude learned in the Tune It Up project. Examples Include: Diagnostic tools, fuel types or grades of sandpaper, types of wood finishes, etc. Congratulations to all the Winners at the Chase County Fair! We appreciate your support and continuing support of Ivy’s Cafe. Open for Breakfast L & L Ready Mix and Lunch Quality Tested Concrete Basement Digging Monday-Saturday 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Rock Sand Gravel Don’t have time to sit and eat? To-go orders available! Family Business Since 1965! 308-882-5648 130 Adelaide Ivy’s Holyoke, CO Haxtun, CO Imperial, NE Imperial, NE (970) 854-2460 (970) 774-6114 (308) 882-4868 In the Sale Barn! CAFE THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 31 Each Sample Should Be Clearly Identified With The Following Information: 5. Electrode/wire/rod ID numbers 3. Crown Splice 1. The kind, type or grade Attach a wire to display board so it can be hung like a picture frame. 4. Rosebud Knot 2. Where or why it is used 5. Matthew Walker Knot 3. The importance of these units in woodworking. 4-H Welding Tips and Suggestions: 6. Diamond Knot Class H911902 - Unit 1 Woodworking Display - Exemplifying one of the CLASS 1 Exhibits for one entry shall be placed together for forming a display. principles learned in the Measuring Up project. Examples Include: Butting 1. All welds should be made with the same electrode/wire/rod size and up, gluing or sanding. number. Division 940 2. Welds should be made only on one side of metal so penetration can be Knot Exhibits Unit Two: Making the Cut judged. Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair Classes 902-903 in this division are ineligible for State Fair 3. Welds should be cleaned with chipping hammer and wire brush. Apply Class H940900 - Single Loop or Double Loop - Halter for Sheep and Class H911903 - Unit 2 Woodworking Article - Item made using power a coat of light oil (penetrating oil) to the metal to prevent rusting, Wipe Goats Use 3/8” rope. See above requirements for halter exhibits. hand tools (i.e. electric jig saw, power drill, and/or oscillating sander) and off excess oil. Class H940901 - Single Loop or Double Loop Halter for Cattle and skills learned in the Making the Cut manual. Examples Include: Birdhouse, 4. It is suggested that all welds be on the same size and thickness of met- Horses - Use 5/8” rope. See above requirements for halter exhibits. foot stool, napkin or letter holder. Items should be entered with construc- al. These pieces, referred to as coupons, should be 1.5 - 2” wide and Class H940902 - Rope Display - Exhibit at least ten (10) and not more than tion plans. 3.5 - 4” long. A good way to get this size is to buy new cold rolled strap twelve (12) knots, hitches, splices (include two splices) made of 3/8” rope. Class H911904 - Unit 2 Woodworking Display - Display exemplifying one iron and cut to length. The extra width is needed to provide enough Label and mount on plywood board (see above requirements). The end of of the principles learned in the Making the Cut project. Examples Include: metal to absorb the heat from the welding process and prevent the cou- all ropes must be shipped. Wood grain, chiseling, scroll saws or power sanders. pons from becoming too hot before the bead is completed. Narrower coupons will become very hot, making an average welder setting too Leather Craft Unit Three: Nailing It Together cold at the bead start, just about right in the middle, and too hot at the Division 940 *Class H911001 - Unit 3 Woodworking Article - Item made using skills end. The correct way to weld narrow strips is to make short beads and Classes in this division are ineligible for State Fair learned in the Nailing It Together manual. Examples Include: Bookcase, allow time to cool, however this project requires a full length bead. Class H940903 - Hand Tooled Article coffee table or end table. Stick Welding: Suggested coupon thickness—1/4” if using 1/8” rod; suggested Class H940904 - Hand Stamped Article *Class H911002 - Unit 3 Woodworking Display - Display exemplifying rod—AC and DC straight or reverse polarity-first E-7014, second E-6013. Class H940905 - Non-Tooled Leather Article one of the principles learned in the Nailing It Together project. Examples MIG Welding: Suggested coupon thickness—1/4” if using .035 wire and 1/8” if Class H940906 - Tooled and Stamped Leather Article Include: Measuring angles, wood lamination, and joint types. using .023 wire. Class H940907 - Other Leather Article *Class H911005 - Unit 3 Recycled Woodworking Display - Article made Oxy-Acetylene: Suggested coupon thickness—1/8”; suggested rod—1/8” mild from recycled, reclaimed or composite wood. Article must be sanded and steel rod. sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques from page 2 of the CLASS 2 Chase County Livestock/Animal General Rules Unit 3 manual. Exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum 1. It is suggested that all welds be on the same size and thickness of A. General Rule - All Chase County Fair General Livestock Rules also apply of one page report of how the engineering design process was used to metal. These pieces are referred to as coupons. The welds can be on to 4-H & FFA unless otherwise noted. It is the responsibility of the each develop the woodworking plan. one coupon that is about 4” x 4” or on individual coupons that are exhibitor and parent/guardian to be familiar with all applicable rules and Engineering Design Process: about 2” x 4” and 1/4” thick. Suggested rods for this class of position regulations. 1. State the problem (Why did you need this item?) welds for AC and DC straight or reverse polarity is, first E-6013, second B. Interpretation Of Rules - The Chase County 4-H Council reserves to 2. Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem? E-7014 and E-6010 for DC reverse polarity only. itself the final and absolute right to interpret, amend or add to these rules What other alternatives or designs were considered?) 2. Welds should be cleaned with a chipping hammer and wire brush. Ap- and regulations as its judgment may determine, and to settle and deter- 3. Select a solution (How does your solution compare on the basis of cost, ply a coat of light oil (penetrating oil) to the metal to prevent rusting. mine all matters, questions and differences in regard hereto or otherwise availability, and functionality?) Wipe off excess oil. arising out of, connected with, or incident to the fair. 4. Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes CLASS 3 C. Violation - All exhibitors are bound by the most current editions of the did you use to build your item?) All welds should be cleaned and protected from rust with paint or light oil. Plans Chase County Fair Rules and Regulations set forth by the Chase County 5. Evaluate (How does you item solve the original need?) are to be complete enough that if they are given to a welding shop, the item could 4-H Council. Any violation of these Rules and Regulations will be subject 6. Present results (How would you do this better next time?) be made without further instructions. Bill of materials should include a cost for all to disqualification of animal(s); forfeiture of all awards including ribbons, items used including steel, electrodes, paint, wheels, etc. trophies, premiums, booster, incentives, livestock sale premiums; penal- Unit Four: Finishing Up ties prescribed by law; and/or the owner of the animal barred from future *Class H911003 - Unit 4 Woodworking Article - Item made using skills Division 920 participation until such time a reinstatement is made by the 4-H Council. learned in the Finishing Up project. *Class H920001- Welding Joints - A display of one butt, on lap and one Penalties apply only to species involved in the incident. Examples Include: Dovetailing, making a pen using lathe, overlays, using a router, fillet weld. D. Disputes & Ruling Of Decisions & Formal Protests - If any is- etc. *Class H920002 - Position Welds - A display showing three beads welded in sue arises during the Chase County Fair the 4-H Council President, Class *Class H911004 - Unit 4 Woodworking Display - Display exemplifying one the vertical down, horizontal and overhead positions. Superintendent(s) and the Extension Staff will rule a decision. Formal Pro- of the principles learned in the Finishing Up project. Examples Include: *Class H920003 - Welding Article - Any shop article where welding is used tests must be submitted in writing to the Extension Staff and follow the Career opportunities, types of finishes, or dovetailing. in the construction. All plans and bill of materials must be attached to the Chase County Grievance Policy. *Class H911006 - Unit 4 Recycled Woodworking Display - Article made article. Protect plans with a cover. E. Courtesy & Cooperation - All exhibitors and families are expected to from recycled, reclaimed or composite wood. Article must be sanded and *Class H920004 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working extend courtesy to other exhibitors and their animals. This includes but is sealed and utilize one or more woodworking techniques from page 2 of the in the field of welding and research that career. Interviews can either be not limited to sharing of show arena for practicing and exercising animals, Unit 4 manual. Exhibit must include the woodworking plan and a minimum written or in a multimedia format (CD/DVD). Written interviews should be show ring courtesy, courtesy of space in barns, etc. Any questions that may of one page report of how the engineering design process was used to in a notebook. Written reports should be 3 to 5 pages, double spaced, 12 arise should be referred to the Superintendent of your show division. develop the woodworking plan. point font, and 1” margins. Multimedia reports should be between 3 to 4 F. County Fair Pre-Entry Deadlines - All 4-H & FFA pre-fair entries are due Engineering Design Process: minutes in length. in the County Extension Office by July 16, 2015and must be accompanied 7. State the problem (Why did you need this item?) by all fees or entry will not be accepted. To be eligible to compete at the 8. Generate possible solutions (How have others solved the problem? Rope Chase County Fair, all enrollment and entry deadlines must have been met. What other alternatives or designs were considered?) General Instructions: Rope No exceptions will be made. 9. Select a solution (How does your solution compare on the basis of cost, Requirements: All rope must be mounted on 1/4” thick 24” x 32” wide plywood G. Eligibility Of Exhibitors - Only those youth enrolled in 4-H and FFA in availability, and functionality?) or equivalent board. Mount the knots in the same position as shown in the 4-H Chase County are eligible to exhibit in the county fair 4-H & FFA areas. To 10. Build the item (What was your woodworking plan, and what processes Rope Manual. All items placed on demo boards must be made according to participate youth, (4-H and FFA) must be enrolled no later than June 1, of did you use to build your item?) instructions found in the 4-H Rope Manual EC7-01-79. Either manila or synthetic the current year and in the project area they are exhibiting in. Enrollment 11. Evaluate (How does you item solve the original need?) rope may be used. must be done annually. 12. Present results (How would you do this better next time?) When Halters are Exhibited, The Rope, Plus a Required Second Piece of Rope Chase County Age Divisions, unless stated otherwise under the Divisions, Must Show Any Three of the Following Items: are as follows: Careers 1. End Whipping Senior: 15 years and older as of January 1st of the current year. *Class H911010 - Careers Interview - Interview someone who is working 2. Eye Splice Intermediate: 12-14 years old as of January 1st of the current year. in the field of woodworking and research that career. Interviews can either be written 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 www.imperialnecountryford.com 4 minutes in length.

Welding Projects: Arc Welding Stop by our Printed Youth Materials: 4H680 Arcs and Sparks: Shielded Metal Arc Weld- ing (OSU) booth for the Dan Russell best popcorn General Instructions: Welding Don Kelley General Information: All welds exhibited in class 1 or 2 must be mounted on a 12” & lemonade in high x 15” long display board of thickness not to exceed 3/8”. Attach each weld the county! on a wire loop hinge or equivalent, so the judge can look at the bottom side of the weld when necessary. All metal welding processes accepted. Each Weld Should Be Labeled With Information Stating: 1. Type of welding process (stick, MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene, etc.) 2. Kind of weld '+.#0' *!-3,207$-0" ',! 3. Welder setting 4. Electrode/wire/rod size Hwy. 61 & East 5th, Imperial, NE (308) 882-4323 1-800-255-9762 Page 32 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Junior: 8 -11 years old as of January 1st of the current year. purple can compete for Grand Champion. pens must be cleaned by the exhibitor at the end of the fair. State Fair - in classes where presence of the 4-H’er is required for judg- O. Back Tags - Each 4-H exhibitor will have their own unique number printed W. Wash Racks - No beef animals will be allowed in the wash rack area on ing purposes such as animal exhibits, judging contests, presentations 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 and fashion show; a 4-H member must be 10 by January 1, 2015, ing animals. wash rack area on beef show day until the beef show is over. or become 11 years of age during 2015. The last year of eligibility is P. Quality Assurance Training - All exhibitors in beef, dairy cattle, meat X. Judges/Judging - If any exhibitor interferes with the judges in the per- the calendar year the member becomes 19. Eligible birth date range 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 – January 1, 1993 through December 31, 2004. You must notify the 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 Extension office by the deadline (see 4-H newsletters), if you want your 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, exhibit to go on to State Fair. This applies to all advanced entries which required. Completion of training will be certified by county extension staff. not an exhibitor, who interferes with the judges in any manner during the include: livestock, dogs, poultry, rabbits, Fashion Show, presentation, Q. Grooming Of Livestock - Preparation and grooming of an animal should performance of their duties, shall be asked to leave the fairgrounds. and contests. be the primary responsibility of the 4-H or FFA exhibitor, however, assistance Y. Animal Testing & Certification Of Drug Use & Withdrawal - H. Eligibility Of Animals - All animals exhibited must be identified with 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 Extension Office on appropriate identification papers by the deadline (see immediate family members including: brothers, sisters and/or parents/ withdrawal from legal drugs, vaccines or other substances. They will also Ownership of Animals). Should any individual enter an animal in a name legal guardian of the exhibitor. No professional groomers will be allowed. certify that their entries have not received any non-approved drugs. Af- other than that of a bona fide owner or attempt to perpetuate a fraud by 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 misrepresenting any fact, the entry thus made shall not be allowed to com- fairgrounds. fair weigh-in Any animal entered is subject to any type of testing at the pete for or receive any award, and the owner shall be barred from this show R. Unethical Practices - At any time after an animal arrives on the fair or discretion of the 4-H Council, Superintendents, and Extension/FFA Staff until reinstated. Any 4-H project animal that has been offered for auction, livestock show premises, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or and will be done at the expense of the exhibitor. If the testing indicates the where the intent of the auction is change of ownership, is ineligible for the medications shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian. Any feed/ possible use of compounds or drugs not approved for use in the species by 4-H livestock classes at the Chase County Fair or the Nebraska State Fair. substance being fed must be labeled for the specific species and all with- FDA or compounds or drugs used outside the specified withdrawal require- I. Ownership Of Animals - All livestock must be owned by the exhibitor drawal times must be adhered to. The superintendents & Extension Staff ments of FDA, these animals will be declared ineligible for competition and who entered it and certified on identification forms (ownership affidavits) have the right to ask for and see the original containers with labeling. The all awards. and must be on file in the Extension Office by the deadlines following are termed unethical practices and will not be allowed: doctoring, Z. Health - Superintendents are authorized to refuse any animals showing J. LISTED below. All market animals (beef, sheep, swine & meat doping, tubing or injecting show animals for body “fill-ins” or the alteration, signs of infections, contagious, communicable diseases or which are other- goats) must have a hair sample for DNA testing on file at Ak- changing, defacing or any modification of the markings of show animals wise dangerous to other people or animals being shown. sar-ben by the appropriate dates (April 1 for beef, June 15 for all other and the anatomical structure of an animals; any type of injection where AA. National Code Of Show Ring Ethics - The Chase County Fair will im- species) in order to be exhibited at the State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben. 4-H’ers oils, glycerin or like substances are used for body “fill in”; external applica- pose all rules of the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) planning to exhibit at State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben are responsible for following tions of such things as liniments and blistering agents that would cause National Code of Show Ring Ethic (may be found at SW4.unl.edu). Any all guidelines set forth by the specific shows. an edematous condition; use of ice packs or other refrigerants to alter the violation of the Code of Show Ring Ethics will result in forfeiture of all pre- quality of the finish of an animal. Icing of animals will not be allowed. No mium/booster/incentive monies and awards. The Chase County 4-H Coun- FORM ANIMAL FINAL DUE DATE drench guns or artificial devise for the hydrating or feeding of animals will cil holds the right to determine other penalties deemed necessary. 4HF106 Market Beef March 31,2015 be allowed. The drenching process will be allowed only by a veterinarian Rate Of Gain Contests - Market Beef and Market Hog rate of gain contests are 4HF106 Market Lamb June 1, 2015 with the knowledge of the area superintendent and Extension Staff. Chang- based on the amount of weight each animal gains from the initial weigh-in 4HF110 Feeder Calf June 1, 2015 ing the color of hair at any point will not be allowed. Prohibited substance date to county fair weigh-in date. All animals must weigh in at the official 4HF110 Bucket Calf June 1 2015 and/or unethical fitting as defined as: the injection, use or administration of weigh-in day for the specie to be eligible to participate. The animal with the 4HF105 Breeding Beef June 1 2015 any drug substance that is prohibited by Federal, State, or Local Law or any highest rate of daily gain will be the winner. Animals with methods used on 4HF105 Breeding Sheep June 1, 2015 drug that is used in a manner prohibited by Federal, State or Local Law; the them which do not provide true weight or appearance will be disqualified. 4HF105 Cow/Calf Pair June 1, 2015 injection or internal or external administration of any product or material, All animals weighing in at initial weigh-in and county fair weigh-in will be 4HF107 Market Swine June 1, 2015 whether gas, solid or liquid, to an animal for the purpose of deception, in- eligible for competition in rate of gain contest. 4HF109 Dairy Goat June 1, 2015 cluding concealing, enhancing or transforming the true conformation, color, Showmanship - Animals may only be shown in showmanship by the exhibitor F29777 Horse May 8, 2015 breed, condition of age or by making the animal appear more sound than that entered the animal. The exhibitor of the animal must be declared at 4HF103 Rabbit June 1, 2015 otherwise would appear; the administration, use or application of any drug the time of the county fair weigh-in. No changes will be allowed after weigh- K. Weigh In - All Market Livestock will be weighed in on entry day and shown or feed additive affection the central nervous system; the administration in is complete. Showmanship will be divided into three age divisions for according to weight. All animals must be held off feed and water from of diuretics for cosmetic purposes, tissue manipulation, removal, surgical beef, sheep, swine and horse. Junior 8-11 years old, Intermediate 12-14 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 years old and Senior 15-18 years old. In rabbit, poultry and dog the show- water will be disqualified from Rate of Gain Contest. Other methods used conformation or configuration of the animal; any physical or physiological manship classes will be divided into two age divisions: Junior 8-12 years 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 old and Senior 13-18 years old. Cat will have one showmanship class. disqualified. ingested material not conducive to the continued health or marketability of Herdsmanship - Herdsmanship will be judged on an individual/family basis. L. Inhumane Treatment Of Animals - Abuse of animals in any form will beef, sheep, swine or goat carcasses or the deception. A $50.00 prize will be given out to the top family/individual by species in not be allowed. No electric prods or muzzles will be allowed to be used on S. Dress Code - Beef, swine, sheep, dog, rabbit, poultry, and small animal three areas (Cattle,Sheep/Goats, and Hogs). Consideration will be given to 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 the general appearance, sanitation, neatness and individual names above 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 exhibits. (i.e. lambs) and exhibiting the lamb with its feet off the ground, are not ac- not be accepted. If a chevron is worn, it is to be placed on the left side of The following point system will be used. ceptable. 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 • 50% - Cleanliness of alley and stalls. Stalls: clean and neat; bedding 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 clean and fresh; feed and feed pans and buckets clean and in place. severe to the animal by the division superintendent will not be permitted purposes. Only dark colored jeans are permitted when showing livestock. Alleys: Exhibitor’s share of alley area kept clean; kept free of equip- M. Substitutions - Substitutions between divisions are not allowed (i.e. a Horse exhibitors must wear armbands on a white shirt (or blouse) on the ment; dust kept under control with proper sprinkling. 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 • 20% - Arrangements of exhibits including feed, tack and show equip- 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 ment. cused by the Division Superintendent because of serious illness, disability are suggested for safety purposes. Specific guidelines are in the horse rule • 20% - Exhibit identification signs and awards clearly in place. 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 • 10% - Courtesy and conduct of exhibitor(s). 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. Herdsmanship will begin Tuesday morning and final herdsmanship will be checked ber, eligible to exhibit livestock, to show the additional animal in the class. T. Stalls And Pens - Assignment of stalls and pens will be made by the on Sunday after final clean-up. Substitute showmen must be a 4-H member exhibiting at a current Chase species Superintendent. You must stall in assigned stall or pen. County 4-H & FFA livestock show. All substitute showmen should wear an U. Animals Must Stay In Fenced Area - All animals must remain within Round Robin - The showmanship contest will be divided into 3 divisions in each exhibitor number identifying him/her as a substitute showman. the fenced area around the livestock barns and show arena. No animals department (beef, horse, sheep and swine) and will show in this order: Senior N. Only Purples Can Be Champions - Any beef, dairy, sheep, swine, meat will be allowed in parking areas or trailers. Division 15-19 year olds, Intermediate Division 12-14 year olds, Junior Division goat, dog, companion animal, poultry or rabbit entry must be awarded a V. Care For Animals - Animals must be securely tied in stalls or in pens un- 8-11 year olds. Ages based as of Jan. 1 of the current year. 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 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/ Showmanship contests will be at of each livestock shows (beef, horse, sheep and

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Should an Reserve) Champion in all three species the exhibitor must choose the two ple bucket or bottle. Select and/or purchase a calf born between January exhibitor be champion or reserve champion in more than one (1) department, the champion animals he/she will sell. 1 and June 1 of current project year within two weeks of birth. The animals exhibitor will select the department to represent and the third, fourth, etc. ranked 7. Auction order will be determined by the judge on show day by order of rib- will be judged on a) health and condition of calf; b) showmanship, which showman will represent the department. bon placing. includes how clean the animal is (this is not a fitting contest); c) knowledge 8. Members are responsible for feeding and watering animals until shipped to of project; and d) tameness of the calf. All calves will be shown in a halter Each exhibitor will show each different department’s animal for 5 minutes. Senior slaughter. and the 4-H’er may or may not use a show stick. If shown, a calf should showmen will show senior exhibitor animals, intermediate showmen will show 9. Horse, dog, rabbits, goats, poultry, cats, small animals, caged birds, tropical probably be at least 90 days of age. Project is limited to 4-H’ers 8-11 years intermediate exhibitor animals, junior showmen will show junior exhibitor animals. fish, breeding livestock, stocker/feeders, bucket calves and pen of three old only. Bucket calves cannot be shown in Junior Showmanship. Bucket The exhibitor is to show his/her own animal first then proceed down the line until animals will be the only livestock eligible for booster funds. Market beef, Calves may be released immediately following the show. Calves should every animal has been shown in each department. Senior showmen will start market swine and market sheep will not be eligible for booster funds regard- be washed and combed only. Clipping is optional. Bucket calves are not the Round Robin contest, after completion of each area, the contest will move to less of sale participation. eligible for beef showmanship classes. Exhibitors must be 8-11 years of the intermediate showmen and then the junior showmen. When contest is called 10. Selling an animal in the livestock auction results in loss of ownership. The age as of January 1 to exhibit in this class. Calves need to be born in the to begin the exhibitor and animals will be ready. New exhibitor numbers will be penalty for any 4-H or FFA member breaking the rule is the exhibitor will be year they are shown. provided and must be worn on his/her back. ineligible to show all livestock projects at the county fair the following year. CLASS Scoring for contest: 11. Any 4-H or FFA member wishing to retain ownership of their animal, for G905901 - Bucket Calf A. Showmanship.- 10 points whatever reason, will not participate in the livestock auction. Control of animal by exhibitor DIVISION 907 – Sheep Poise and coolness of exhibitor Division 902 - Carcass Contest SCRAPIES TAGS: all ewes (breeding and market) and rams, have to have the Skill in showing GUIDELINES scrapie tags before they will be able to be tagged and identified to be eligible to Continuous attention A. The carcass contest is open to all 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the compete at any 4-H show. All tags must be in place to exhibit at the county fair. Keeping animals placed to advantage market beef, market swine, and market sheep projects. No intact males allowed in classes except Ram classes. Keeping themselves in proper position B. Officially tagged and identified animals to be entered in this competition CLASS Knowledge of projects (questions asked by judge) shall meet the following minimum and maximum weight requirements at G907901 - Ram - 1 Year And Over B. Appearance of Animal.- 5 points (only judged in first round) weigh-in: G907902 - Ram Lamb - 1 Year And Under Condition of trimming of feet C. Market Swine – 230 lbs and up. G907903 - Ewe - 1 Year And Over Cleanliness D. Market Lamb – 100 lbs and up. G907904 - Ewe Lamb - 1 Year And Under Trimming and grooming E. Market Steers – 1000 lbs and up. G907905 - Market Lamb - Limit 4. Must Be At Least 80 Pounds To Show For Condition of hair, coat, or fleece F. Market Heifers – 900 lbs and up. Champion. Tack, when used G. Participants may enter a maximum of 2 market beef, 4 market swine, and/ G907906 - Junior Showmanship - 8-11 Year Olds Exhibitor’s Appearance or 4 market sheep for the contest. Designation of the animal(s) must be G907907 - Intermediate Showmanship - 12-14 Year Olds C. Courtesy/Attitude – 5 points made on the fair pre-registration sheet due to the Extension Office by July G907908 - Senior Showmanship - 15-19 Year Olds Courtesy (to officials and other exhibitors) 17th. A $5.00 fee will be charged per animal and is due when pre-registra- tions are turned into the office. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If the entry fee Division 906 – Swine Showmanship scored each round of each division. Appearance of Animal and is not paid by the county fair scanning date, the livestock will not be eligible Classification will be made by the superintendent, 220 pound minimum for mar- Exhibitor’s Appearance will be scored only on the first round of each division for a for the contest. ket swine to show for championship. Swine to be exhibited shall originate directly total of 20 points in first round and a total of 15 points in rounds 2-4. CLASS from a herd not under quarantine for pseudo rabies. Under no circumstances may Sixty Five (65) possible points if there are 4 departments. Tie breakers will be G902901 - Market Swine swine under quarantine for pseudo rabies be exhibited. Only swine, not showing in order of priority (1) points from the showmanship division (2) points from the G902902 - Market Sheep signs of infectious, contagious, and\or communicable diseases, will be allowed to appearance of the exhibitor (3) points from appearance of the animal (4) oldest G902903 - Market Beef show. No intact males allowed. exhibitor. CLASS Division 903 – Beef G906901 - Market Swine - Limit 4 Awards Steers under 1000 pounds and heifers under 900 pounds will show in a progress G906902 - Junior Showmanship - 8-11 Year Olds Division Champions: Will receive Jackets class. They are not eligible for grand or reserve champion. No intact males al- G906903 - Intermediate Showmanship - 12-14 Year Olds Division Reserve Champions: Senior-Rosette; Intermediate-Rosette; lowed in classes except the bull classes. G906904 - Senior Showmanship - 15-19 Year Olds Junior-Rosette All cattle must stay on the fairgrounds until official release time (posted in the All other participants will receive a ribbon. barns) except either a dam and offspring or a single offspring that is still nursing Division 908 – Goat Round Robin Showmanship - Junior may be entered in the fair on show day and then released following the show to Scrapies Tags: All Does (breeding and market) and Bucks have to have the Round Robin Showmanship - Intermediate return home (i.e. cow/calf pairs, bucket calves, stocker feeders) scrapies tags at the time of identification to be eligible to compete at any 4-H Round Robin Showmanship – Senior show. All scrapies tags must be in place to exhibit at the county fair. CLASS CLASS Market Livestock Auction Rules & Regulations G903901 - Market Beef - (Limit 2 Steers And 1 Heifer) G908901 - Dairy Goat 1. The Chase County Fair Livestock Auction will be co-sponsored by the Chase G903902 - Pen Of 3 Market Beef - Must Be Declared By March 31 G908902 - Meat Goat County 4-H Council, Livestock Auction Committee and the Chase County G903903 - Summer Yearling Heifer - Born May 1 - August 31 G908903 - Showmanship Fair Board. G903904 - Junior Yearling Heifer - Born January 1 - April 30 2. The marketing committee will be a sub-committee of the 4-H Council, con- G903905 - Summer Yearling Bulls - Born May 1 - August 31 Division 909 - Light Horse - sisting, but not limited to, two 4-H Council Members. Auction chairman will G903906 - Junior Yearling Bulls - Born January 1 - April 30 Horse Show will follow the guidelines in 4H373 Nebraska 4-H Show Judging be Lloyd Wilson. G903907 - Bull Calf - Born within the current year Guide. 3. 4-H & FFA members may sell only one project market animal in each divi- G903908 - Cow/Calf - Must exhibit cow and calf Boots with waffle tread greater than or equal to 1/8” will not be allowed. sion of beef, swine and sheep, and only 2 of the 3 projects. (Breeding G903909 - Prospect Steer - Born January 1 - June 1 of current year (Limit of No family members may use the same horse in the same event. Livestock, Stocker/Feeders, Bucket Calves and Pen of Three animals are not 2 prospect calves) No youth under 4-H age will be allowed to participate in any part of the 4-H Horse eligible.) G903910 - Prospect Heifer - Born January 1 - June 1 of current year Show. There will be no walk-trot or lead-line. 4. A selling fee will be deducted from gross sales for advertising and buyer G903911 - Junior Showmanship - 8-11 Year Olds Horse Advancement Level Testing – Youth must complete a horse advancement recognition. G903912 - Intermediate Showmanship - 12-14 Year Olds level within one year. If a year has passed from the time the horse advancement 5. Auction animals will use beginning fair weigh-in weights for sale weights. G903913 - Senior Showmanship - 15-19 Year Olds level was started the youth must restart that level of testing. 6. In order to participate at the Nebraska State Fair, AK-SAR-BEN or other G903914 - National Western Stock Show - Catch A Calf To compete in the Trail class at the Chase County Fair, participants must have 4-H sanctioned shows, purple ribbon animals will be asked to withdraw G903915 - Chase County Catch A Calf - Showmanship completed Horse Advancement Levels I and II by July 1st of current year. Par- from the Grand Championship competition. Members with grand or reserve G903916 - Chase County Catch A Calf ticipants must have completed Advancement Levels I and II by May 8th, 2015 to champions will be required to participate in the auction. In the case that compete in specific classes at District or State

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The judges may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of the G700902 - Cock G909904 - Mare - 2-4 Years Old routine. G700903 - Pullet G909905 - Gelding - 2-4 Years Old C. Maximum length of showmanship presentations is four minutes. Exhibitors G700904 - Hen G909906 - Mare - 5 -9 Years Old will be timed. G700905 - Trio G909907 - Gelding - 5 -9 Years Old G700906 - Broilers G909908 - Aged Mare - 10 Years Old And Older Market G909909 - Aged Gelding - 10 Years Old And Older CLASS Bantams: G800002 - Single Fryer - Not over 10 weeks of age. Minimum weight of 3 G700907 - Cockerel Showmanship pounds, maximum weight of 5 pounds. G700908 - Cock G909910 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds G800003 - Meat Pen of Three - Not over 10 weeks of age. Minimum weight of G700909 - Pullet G909911 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds 3 pounds, maximum weight of 5 pounds each. G700910 - Hen G909912 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds G800004 - Roaster - Must be under 6 months of age. Minimum weight over 8 G700911 - Trio pounds. Pleasure Other Poultry: G909913 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds Breeding, Fancy and Commercial Breed G700912 - Ducks (Heavy Weight, Medium Weight, Light Weight) G909914 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds CLASS G700913 - Goose G909915 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds G800901 - Junior Doe - ARBA recognized Breeds– Under Eight Months G700914 - Turkey G800902 - Junior Buck - ARBA recognized Breeds– Under Eight Months G700915 - Junior Poultry Showmanship - 8-11 years old Horsemanship G800903 - Senior Doe - ARBA recognized Breeds – Over Eight Months G700916 - Senior Poultry Showmanship - 12 years and older G909916 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds G800904 - Senior Buck - ARBA recognized Breeds – Over Eight Months G909917 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds G800905 - Pet Rabbit - Any Rabbit not recognized by the American Rabbit Division 100 – Companion Animal Show Including Cat G909918 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds Breeders Association Class Descriptions: Entries in the Companion Animal Show are judged on the G800906 - Junior Rabbit Showmanship - 8-11 years old overall health and appearance of the animal, and the exhibitor’s presentation and Reining G800907 - Senior Rabbit Showmanship - 12 years and older knowledge of the animal: not judged according to breed standards. Mixed breed G909919 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds animals can be entered and identification is not required. G909920 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds Fancy Breed Rabbits • Poster division (#12) can include entries covering any companion ani- G909921 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds American Fuzzy lop, American Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Dutch, Dwarf mal (including reptiles, companion birds, or others). Poster should be Hotot, English Angora, English Spot, Florida White, French Angora, Harlequin, Ha- the size of one full standard poster (should not exceed 22”x28”) board. Pole Bending vana, Himalayan, Jersey Woolie, lilac, Holland lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Netherland Exhibitors should make a poster with information on the proper care of G909922 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, Standard Chin- a companion animal (may include companion animals not exhibited in G909923 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds chilla, Tan,Thrianta, Lionhead. the Companion Animal Show). G909924 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds Commercial Breed Rabbits A. Show Procedures: Exhibitors must be present at time of showing. Animals American, American Chinchilla, American Fuzzy Lop, Beveren, Californian, Cham- must be housed in a cage at all times of the show unless asked to remove Barrels pagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, English Lop, Flem- them by the judge. If being shown in a travel cage, exhibitors should bring G909925 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds ish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New Zealand, Palomino, photographs of the animal’s normal habitat. G909926 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds Satin, Silver Fox. a. Each exhibitor will be asked to give a short “showmanship” presenta- G909927 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds tion on their animal. The characteristics, health, and care of the animal Division 700– Poultry should be provided in this presentation. Following the presentation, ex- Trail - (Two Entries Per Class Maximum of 15 total Birds Per Exhibitor) hibitors will be interviewed on knowledge of their animal and its care. G909928 - Senior Division - 15-19 Year Olds Poultry Show Rules b. The judge will evaluate the participant on the following basis: animal G909929 - Intermediate Division - 12-14 Year Olds A. Health Requirements - Health certificate not required for poultry. No ad- health and well being – 35 points, cage evaluation (appropriateness of G909930 - Junior Division - 8-11 Year Olds ditional testing requirements for Nebraska origin poultry. travel housing as well as description of everyday housing) – 25 points, B. Breeds - To be eligible for breed exhibition, cockerel, pullet, cock or hen and overall knowledge and presentation skills – 40 points. English Pleasure (4-H Hunter Under Saddle) chicken entries must be fair representatives of one of the breeds listed in c. See 4-H Companion Animal Judging Sheet for more complete break- G909931 – Senior Division the American Standard of Perfection. down of points available. G909932– Intermediate Division C. Minimum Weights - The minimum weights for exhibition birds will be as d. Participant should bring animal, adequate cage and accessories, com- G909933 – Junior Division stated in the American Standard of Perfection and the Bantam Standard. pleted health certificate for cats and ferrets, and pictures of normal D. Trio - A pen of egg production birds can be hybrids, crossbred or purebred display if appropriate. 4-H Saddle Seat Equitation and shall consist of 3 sexually mature females. Egg production females will B. Housing: Cats must be brought in durable plastic or wire carriers (not card- G909934 – Senior Division be judged for production qualities only and need not necessarily conform G909935 – Intermediate Division to breed standards. G909936 – Junior Division E. Rules for Bantam & Other Poultry - The rules for standard size chickens apply equally to bantams, waterfowl and turkey where applicable. Ranch Pleasure F. Entries Must be 4-H Project Birds - All poultry exhibited must be grown in a (Must pass Level I to participate) ( May not use the same horse used in Western 4-H member’s project. Pleasure) Poultry showmanship contest rules G909937 – Senior Division A. Basis for judging-showmanship is based on grooming and training for the G909938 – Intermediate Division bird and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must G909939 – Junior Division vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merit of the bird. Primarily showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in presenting and explaining the Department 800 – Rabbit bird before the judge. The excellence of the bird is not considered in scor- Rabbit Showmanship Contest Rules - Information on rabbit showmanship is ing. found in 4-H 339, Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits and videocassette, 40-VC-16, Rabbit B. There will be a four minute time limit to complete the showmanship presen- The BEST trailers Showmanship. Both are available from county extension office. tation. Exhibitors will be timed. A. Basis for judging-showmanship is based on grooming and training of the C. The judges may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of the rabbit and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must routine. Information on the basis of judging poultry showmanship is found and vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merit of the rabbit. Primar- in Nebraska Extension 4-H 191. pickup flatbeds 5#**"0'**',% ,"5#**1#04'!# s'ROSCHHANDLESALLSIZEOFWELLS IRRIGATION DOMESTICANDLIVESTOCK  around! s'ROSCHSERVICESALLTYPESOFWELLSRANGINGFROMDOMESTICTOLARGEIRRIGATIONWELLS s'ROSCH3ELLSAND3ERVICES Western Land Roller Turbine Pumps Serving our customers for more than 80 years Chuck Vette %LIM=B'LLCA;NCIH!I 'H= and operating in seven 344 N. Arapahoe other locations. #OLORADO,ICENSE.O Wauneta, Neb. Nate Vitosh, Imperial Manager .(WY )MPERIAL .%   s   .ATE#ELL   308-394-5790 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015 Page 35 board). Cats will remain in carriers or other appropriate cage provided by dience class upon receiving a purple ribbon or class award, except tioning of dog (20%), coordination of the dog and handler (50%), and general the exhibitor except for when being judged. The exhibitor may provide food, Open Obedience may repeat the class once. knowledge (20%). water, and litter for the cat in the carrier if necessary. Exhibitors may want 5. There is no limit on the number of years a dog may be shown in the CLASS to provide a cover for the carrier to prevent their cat from seeing other cats. Utility class. G700901 - Junior Showmanship - 8-11 years old Suggested: ALL CATS MUST BE SHOWN ON A LEASH and be on a leash at 6. Dogs with AKC degrees will show as follows: “CD” degree must show in G700902 - Senior Showmanship - 12 – 18 years old any time they are removed from the carrier/cage. Graduate Novice or higher; “CDX” or “UD” degree must show in Utility. a. All other animals should be brought in appropriate housing either their 7. The dog will stay in its highest attained class. A ‘new’ handler will enter Division 701 -Dog Obedience normal cage or a durable plastic or wire travel cage (not cardboard). such class. CLASS Cages must be secure. Exhibitors should provide water and food for all D. Disqualified Dogs - Females in season will not be permitted to be shown. G701010 - Beginning Novice Division A - Handler and the dog being shown animals as appropriate. If a cage/enclosure is deemed inappropriate Overly aggressive dogs may be disqualified at the discretion of the judge or are both in their first year of county, state 4-H or any other dog show experi- by the show superintendent, the exhibitor will not be allowed to show. superintendent. or crippled dogs will not be permitted to show if it is ence. Dog being shown may not have completed an AKC “leg” toward a “CD” C. Health & Vaccinations: All animals should be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, determined by a show superintendent that it is affecting the health of the degree. For example, an exhibitor in their second year of county competition ringworm, any internal and external parasite and infectious disease. Re- dog. is not eligible for Division A, even though this is the first year at State Fair. quired veterinary checks will be performed on each animal entering the E. Age of Dog - A dog that is exhibited at the State Fair must be 6 months or All exercises must be performed on a six-foot leash. Dogs must heel includ- show. If any signs of these external parasites or other contagious health older. Agility dogs must be 18 months or older to participate in competi- ing figure 8; Stand for examination; come on recall; long sit for one minute conditions are presented, exhibitors will be asked to leave without being tion. and long down for three minutes. allowed into the show area. It is highly recommended that a veterinary F. G701020 - Beginning Novice Division B - Beginning dogs with experienced check is performed or preventative measures are taken prior to the show to G. Baiting - Baiting with food or a toy is not permitted and is cause for dis- handlers and dogs that have not earned a purple in Division A or B. Han- ensure the animal is free of external parasites. ALL DECISIONS OF SHOW qualification. Handlers may use baiting action without food or toys in show- dlers may repeat this class until the dog has earned a purple ribbon or OFFICIALS ARE FINAL. If an animal shows the possibility of being conta- manship. The judge has the authority to disqualify violators. award. All exercises must be performed on a six-foot leash. Dogs must heel gious, it will be considered a danger to the other animals in the show and H. Exhibitors Responsibility - Dogs are not allowed on the floor except while in including figure 8; Stand for examination; come on recall; long sit for one will not be allowed to show. Animals that pose a danger to others will not the show ring or 30 minutes prior to the class for check-in. CLEANUP shall minute and long down for three minutes. be allowed to enter the building. be the EXHIBITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY. This includes all areas while on the G701030 - Novice - Dogs must heel on leash including figure 8; stand for exami- D. Cats are required to be current on their vaccinations of Rabies, panleuko- show site. Dogs should use the designated dog run area. nation off leash, heel free; come on recall off leash, long sit for one minute penia, viral rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Cats must either have a current I. Non-entered dogs and puppies are not allowed in the grooming area or on off leash and long down for three minutes off leash. feline leukemia vaccination or proof of a negative test within 180 days of the arena floor. G701040 - Graduate Novice - Dogs must heel on leash; stand for examination the show. Proof of vaccinations must be sent in with registration. Partici- J. Substitutions - A dog may be substituted for showmanship classes only if off leash; heel free including figure 8; drop on recall; long sit for three min- pants should have their veterinarian fill out and sign the “Nebraska State it is injured or dies following the entry deadline. No substitutions may be utes and long down for five minutes both with handler out of sight. Fair Cat/Ferret Vaccination Record Form”. Exhibitors will not be allowed to made in obedience classes. A substitute can be selected from the exhibi- G701050 - Open-All exercises off leash. Heel free and figure 8; drop on recall; show without a signed Vaccination record form. tor’s household family or from the household where the originally entered retrieve on flat; retrieve over high jump; broad jump; long sit for three min- E. Ferrets must be vaccinated for rabies and have a completed health form dog resides. Dog(s) may be substituted only if a superintendent is directly utes and long down for five minutes, both with handler out of sight. Refer to signed by the administering veterinarian submitted with registration infor- consulted prior to the Show date. A Nebraska State Fair Dog Show Vaccina- Guidelines for Nebraska 4-H Dog Shows for jump heights/distances. mation. tion Form must be completed for all substitution dogs and received by the G701060 - Utility - The dog will perform five exercises- the signal exercise; the F. 4-H’ers vaccinating their own cats must provide proof by including a state- superintendent prior to the show date. scent discrimination exercise with leather and metal objects; the directed ment from their vet on the Vaccination Record Form or by including the retrieve; moving stand and examination; directed jumping. Exhibitors must vaccination labels on the form and having it signed by a parent. A rabies Division 700 - Dog Showmanship supply their own scent articles and gloves for the directed retrieve. vaccination is federally mandated to be given by a Certified Veterinarian Each class will be judged on handler’s appearance (10%), grooming and condi- ONLY. This vaccination must be current and include a veterinarian signature on the Vaccination Record Form. G. If a cat is not declawed, the claws must be clipped. This will be a point of judging during the competition. No expectant or nursing mother animals may be entered in the show. H. Number of Entries Per Exhibitor: An exhibitor may make no more than one entry per class with a maximum of four entries total. I. Age of Animals: All animals must be weaned prior to show. Minimum age of animals to be shown: I. Cats: 4 months II. Ferrets: 4 months III. Chinchillas: 7 weeks IV. Guinea pigs: 4 weeks V. Gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats: 4 weeks VI. Hedgehogs: 5 weeks VII. Pet rabbits: 9 weeks CLASS G100901 - Short Hair Cat or Kitten G100902 - Long Hair Cat or Kitten August 9-16, 2015 G100903 - Cat Showmanship G100904 - Other Companion Animal not Listed G100003 - Ferret G100004 - Chinchilla Reserved seating in the G100005 - Guinea Pig G100006 - Gerbil grandstand and bleachers G100007 - Hamster G100008 - Mouse Friday and Saturday. G100009 - Rat Standing in front of stage. G100010 - Hedgehog G100011 - Poster

Dog Dog Eligibility - Exhibitor should provide primary care and training for the dog. The 308-882-5260 dog should reside with the exhibitor or be cared for by the exhibitor the majority of the year. www.chasecountyfair.com A. Vaccination - All dogs must be immunized for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo and rabies. The Nebraska State Fair Dog Show Vaccination Record Form must be filled out and signed by a veterinarian and returned as part of the Advanced Entry. Print your own B. Number of Entries Per Exhibitor - An exhibitor may make no more than two entries. For example, an exhibitor may make two entries in obedience, or, one entry in obedience and one entry in showmanship. A dog can be tickets on your entered in only one obedience class. A 4-H member can be entered in only one showmanship class. C. Advancement Levels in Obedience Classes - The following applies to pro- printer or use your gression within obedience classes for State Fair: 1. Exhibitors enter equal to or above the class level of participation at county or unit fair as entered in this calendar year. 2. Experienced handlers are those showing for the second year or more at mobile device at any dog show, including AKC, fun matches, etc. 3. Handlers and beginning dogs may show only one year in Division A. If continuing as a team, both must advance to Division B. the gate! 4. Dog and handler in Division B or higher must advance to the next obe- Page 36 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2015

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