Ashtabula County 4-H Celebrate 4-H’s Effort in Helping Today’s Kids Become Tomorrow’s Leaders OHIO 4-H WEEK :: MARCH 5-11 4-H history in Ashtabula County goes back almost a century BY GABRIEL MCVEY are it runs in the family Ashtabula County OSU Gazette Newspapers afterward for generations. Extension Educator. She would know – she’s “When I went to college ASHTABULA COUNTY been involved with 4-H at Kent for Home Econom- – Former OSU Extension for 51 years. All three of ics, what I really wanted Agent Ann Marrison said her children were 4-H’ers to do afterward was be an 4-H is in your blood – once and one of her sons, David extension agent,” Marrison you’re involved, chances Marrison, is the current said. “Here I was fresh out of college, green as grass, and they gave me the exten- sion agent position here in 2017 4-H Carnival Ashtabula County. We used to be on the second floor of the old probate court build- to be held March 7 ing with the metal stairs going up the side.” Interested 4-H’ers can learn 4-H has been in the blood of Ashtabula County about program during carnival families for almost a cen- tury now. BY STEFANIE WESSELL and interactive activities and Gazette Newspapers games will be offered, repre- See HISTORY pg 12&13 senting each 4-H program JEFFERSON - Families area at the event. Families SUBMITTED PHOTOS have the opportunity to learn can ask questions on projects Pictured is the winner of the about 4-H and all it has to to an advisor or species chair grand champion prize at offer during the 8th annual that has knowledge in the the 1986 Ashtabula County 4-H Carnival, to be held from project area. Learn what 4-H Fair in the veal competition. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, is, what 4-H’ers do, whether during Ashtabula County you have to take an animal 4-H Week at the Expo Build- project and more. ing at the fairgrounds in For more information on The role of OSU Extension Jefferson. 4-H programs in Ashtabula The 2017 4-H Carnival County, please contact Jen- in Ashtabula County will be filled with activities na Hoyt at 440-576-9008 or and games for youth to par- via email at [email protected] BY DAVID MARRISON article to help explain these ticipate in with their family or visit the website at www. Ashtabula County Ag questions. Thank you for your and friends. Fun carnival ashtabula.osu.edu and visit and Natural Resources support of OSU Extension in the 4-H Youth Development Ashtabula County. food will be available for Educator children of all ages. Exciting page. How did 4-H get its start AND JENNA HOYT in Ohio? Ashtabula County 4-H Many do not know that Educator 4-H was started in the great state of Ohio. On Jan. 15, It is 4-H Week in Ashtabula 1902, Mr. Albert Belmont Gra- County! We are so very proud ham, the superintendent of the of the youth that we have Springfield Township Schools in our 4-H Program and the in Clark County, organized adults who guide their activi- an after-school program in the ties through local 4-H Clubs. county courthouse basement. We often are asked, how did The intent behind the pro- 4-H get its start? Is 4-H re- gram was teach the kids more ally part of the Ohio State about harvesting corn, planting University? How long has a garden, testing soil samples, 4-H and OSU Extension been tying knots in rope and iden- in Ashtabula County and how tifying natural wildlife such are OSU Extension and 4-H See OSU pg 9 funded? So we are offering this 2 • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS Celebrate 4-H WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 4-H membership and enrollment guidelines New enrollment deadline is March 15 Enrollment: The current County 4-H Activity fee is $25 per member right to increase the required meeting attendance but 4-H membership is open to all youth who are 5 and in ($50 maximum per family, first-year members and Clo- may not have less. kindergarten, as Cloverbuds, with regular membership verbuds free) to join Ashtabula County 4-H. 2. All members have to have a signed Code of Conduct when they are 8 and in the third grade but have not Members may only enroll in dual clubs when taking on file. This can be found on the reverse side of the En- passed their 19th birthday by Jan. 1 of the current year. different projects in both clubs. 4-H enrollment fees are rollment Form. Members are expected to adhere to the All enrollment forms must be turned in to the Extension only paid once in the primary club. 4-H Code of Conduct at all 4-H and Junior Fair events Office by March 15. Anyone wishing to join after March Requirements: and when representing 4-H. 15 may take a project but will not be allowed to compete 1. All clubs establish their own schedule based on the 3. Members must meet all 4-H requirements to be in county or state shows, contests, or events or participate needs of their club. Members must attend at least 50 per- eligible for end of the year awards. in Junior Fair. Members may participate in club meetings cent of local club meetings to be eligible to participate in Project Completion: and activities, community service events, and county clin- county, regional, and state events, including Ashtabula 1. Members must meet all requirements set forth by ics. Projects may not be changed or added after April 1. Junior Fair. 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Ford Charitable Trust Ashtabula County’s “Ag Day.” made butter and tried their We are asking local la County farms, agribusi- Ashtabula County Farm Bureau Coordinated by OSU Ex- hand at milking a cow. Ashtabula County farms, nesses, and supporters of OSU Extension-Ashtabula County tension and the Ashtabula —Learned how seeds are agribusinesses, and support- Ashtabula County Agricul- Ashtabula County Fair Board County Farm Bureau, the pri- planted to give us an array of ers of Ashtabula County Ag- ture to consider making a Veteran’s Service Commission mary goal of this event was to tasty fruit and vegetables and riculture to consider being a donation to help us educate Western Reserve Farm Cooperative educate first graders on where how they are processed into donor for the 2017 Ag Day our youth about agriculture. their food comes from and to foods that we enjoy. which will be held on Friday, Your gift to this program is Gold Sponsorship showcase the different types —Learned what type of May 12, 2017. 100-percent tax deductible. Ashtabula County Holstein Club of agricultural commodities machinery is used in agri- We are once again offering five Donors are recognized in a Erie Bank which are being produced in culture. levels of sponsorship: variety of manners (see back John & Nancy Patterson Ashtabula County. —Learned the importance —Platinum Sponsorship - for more details). If you are Katherine S. Riedel – Attorney During this interactive of healthy nutrition and ex- $1,000 and over interested in helping with Linda Springer & Family day, students were able to get ercise. —Gold Sponsorship - $500 this year’s program or would Wright Farms, LTD up close and personal with Ashtabula County’s Ag to $999 like to be a sponsor, please farm animals, crops, fruits, Day program has become a —Silver Sponsorship - $250 contact Abbey Averill at 440- Silver Sponsorship and vegetables at twelve in- community supported effort to $499 576-9008. Ashtabula County Cattlemen’s Association teractive stations relating as over 300 volunteers and Ashtabula County Educational Foundation to our county’s agriculture. donors help to make this day Ashtabula County Holstein Club During the day, the students: a reality for the students. The Yes, I would like to be a Barb Schaab, Ashtabula County Recorder Bossy’s Way Inc. sponsor of the 2017 Ag Day! 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Gazette Newspapers troparks, responsible for head of Ashtabula Coun- “Some kids who may enforcing the law on park ty’s 4-H Rabbit Project for not be good in school or in SAYBROOK – Brandy grounds. 15 years, and is Species sports, or at the head of Hanusosky followed the She and her husband Advisor for rabbits as well. their class, can shine by footsteps of her parents, also raise goats on their “Rabbits are popular be- getting involved in 4-H,” Richard and Marcella Pip- five-acre farm in Leroy, cause when you look at the Hanusosky said. “The proj- er, when she was inducted in Lake County, but she numbers, small animals ects are individual, but into the Ashtabula County comes back to Saybrook are a good place to start kids who are competitive 4-H Hall of Fame last No- regularly for 4-H Club for younger kids,” she said. can go beyond, go to the vember. meetings – which unlike “Kids then go on to bigger state level and meet other That made it all the many 4-H clubs, are held and better things. But I kids. It offers lots of op- more special. year-round. have two young children, portunities.” But 4-H has always been “We have about 30 mem- and they’ll probably start Hanusosky was so in- special for Hanusosky, bers and we meet year- with rabbits, though my volved with 4-H in high ever since joining the Say- round so that they can five-year-old says he wants school that she never got brook Raiders 4-H Club as start their projects right to learn to weld. My other a part-time or summer job. one of its charter members after the Fair,” Hanusosky son is 3. He hasn’t declared “I was too busy,” she back in 1985. said. “They like to get go- yet.” said. “We had junior lead- She has been with the ing, and some projects take Both boys may choose ers, fair board, counselors, Saybrook Raiders ever a few years. Kids who are goats once they get past and I did all of that. All of since. doing beef have to raise the the rabbit stage. The Ha- my friends, my high school “My mom took over as cattle. Veterinary Science nusoskys breed their four buddies, were in 4-H, and advisor, and when I got too is a complicated project. So goats and sell the offspring they were from all over old to be in 4-H, I became our kids are involved and to 4-H members for club Ashtabula County.” an advisor with my mom,” working all year long.” projects. A few remain friends. Hanusosky said. “Then The Hall of Fame in- “Then we get to see Some are among the Say- my dad got sucked in. My duction is the latest of them at the Fair,” Ha- brook Raiders’ seven co- mother said he might as many 4-H awards that nusosky said. advisors, helping Saybrook well start, too.” Hanusosky has received But there are plenty of Raiders earn recognition Hanusosky and her throughout her life. other 4-H projects that the in 2016 for its community “I got into chickens and young Hanusoskys might service. It was also named mother are still advisors SUBMITTED PHOTO goats when I was young, enjoy as well. an Honor Club. of the Saybrook Raiders. Brandy Hanusosky is pictured with her children, Eli (3) but my state fair projects “4-H is not just about “They have kids in 4-H, “We were a ‘miscella- and Lena (5). neous’ club, but the em- were rabbits and wood- agriculture any more,” so they’ve come back as phasis was rabbits,” Ha- working,” she said. “I was Hanusosky said. “There advisors. It’s a generation- involved.” with kids and value the nusosky said. “I always chosen a couple of times are computers, robotics, al thing,” said Hanusosky. Hanusosky did not ex- program. took rabbits, woodworking, to represent Woodworking welding. Not just farm She has made her hus- pect to be inducted into “You don’t expect that,” photography, and a lot of at the State Fair, and won animals. It offers good life band a 4-H believer. the Ashtabula County 4-H she said, of her induc- nature projects, such as ‘Outstanding of the Day’ experiences. I started bee- “He grew up in Lake Hall of Fame. tion. “But several people forestry, Ohio trees, fish- and twice Top Honors. I’ve keeping as 4-H, and it’s County, and didn’t have With over two decades that I look up to, people ing – that outdoorsy stuff.” won blue ribbons.” still one of my hobbies.” the opportunity for 4-H,” as a 4-H volunteer, she who helped me in my 4-H That “outdoorsy” stuff Perhaps because they That, Hanusosky says, she said. “But now, he’s sees herself as no differ- career when I was young, served her well. Hanusosky were her first project, Ha- is the value of 4-H – offer- seen what it does. He can’t ent from other 4-H advi- are in it, and it’s neat to be works full-time as a Forest nusosky still has a heart ing children new experi- wait for our boys to get sors who enjoy working with them.” dover Farm & Gard Pizza, Strombolis, An en Calzones, Subs, Orwell Auto Feed • Grain Pet • Garden Salad Bar, Chicken Wings and Pasta Parts, Inc. Uncle Al’s Produce We're Talkin' Tasty! CAR • TRUCK • TRACTOR 440-293-1240 PARTS • BRAKE DRUMS AND 51 N. Chestnut St. 310 East Main St. ROTORS TURNED Fresh Fruit & Wholesale Jefferson, OH Andover, OH Hydraulic Hoses Made Vegetables & Retail 440-576-1111 440-293-4778 8 S. Maple Ave. 124 1/2 South Main Street, Andover, OH 44003 Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 10:30-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 10:30-11pm Orwell, OH 440-437-6336

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 Celebrate 4-H GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • 7 'I want the kids to love it as much as i do,' says 2016 outstanding 4-H Advisor Jaime Bullard BY MARTHA SOROHAN graduating from Pymatuning Club’s advisor, Bullard has In presenting Bullard’s Gazette Newspapers Valley High School. about 15 advisees who held award last November, Kelly She then took a hiatus, their first 2017 meeting in Kanicki noted that Bullard JEFFERSON – Ashtabula earning a Bachelor’s Degree January. “makes the 4-H experience County’s 2016 Outstand- in Equestrian Management “Because of the Fair, and fun and engaging by using ing 4-H Advisor does not from Lake Erie College and the craziness of the holidays, scenarios and encouraging volunteer with 4-H for the marrying. Today, she and we end our year in September member participation.” accolades. her husband, Chris, grow and start up again at the “I try to make sure that “I want the kids to love it corn and soybeans on their start of the year,” Bullard the kids have fun,” Bullard as much as I do,” says Jaime 1,000-acre farm. explained. said. “Every year, I try to Bullard of Richmond Town- Once their elder daughter, This is the time of year change the activities, start ship. Alyssa, became old enough when her advisees are ex- new things, and look at and Bullard’s life-long love to join Clover Buds, Bullard cited about planning their change what didn’t work so affair with 4-H began in the became re-involved with 4-H. projects for the Ashtabu- well the year before, end '70s. She revived the family’s la County Fair in August. what they didn’t learn. It’s a “I grew up in the Pyma- “Pymatuning Livestock 4-H “They’re going to do a variety learning experience for me tuning Livestock 4-H Club Club” that had disbanded of things – pigs, some steers, as much as for the kids. I that was started in the '70s in the late '80s or early '90s general projects, a little bit like the learning experience. by my father and my grand- and became its advisor. Club of everything. I have kids It’s something I wanted my mother, Bob Slater and Leo- co-advisers are her sisters who are in Clover Buds, and daughter to have.” ma Slater, in Andover,” Bul- Megan Slater and Angela one who’s 17, so they are all Bullard does not stop lard said. “I had five siblings, Limestoll. different ages,” Bullard said. there. Equally important to and we were all in it. We “There were only a few What Bullard loves most her is teaching club mem- were always at the Fair, and members left after I gradu- about being a 4-H advisor bers how to run meetings, always involved.” ated, and after my sisters is the learning experience – particularly parliamentary From her first Pee Wee were gone, my dad stepped hers included. procedure, so that everyone Hog Show, to showing hogs, away from it,” said Bullard, “4-H offers so many life has a chance to participate. rabbits, beef breeds, and gen- whose younger daughter, lessons such as responsibil- “Kids are really learning eral projects that took her to Zoey, is 2. ity and dedication,” she said. how to run democratic meet- the Ohio State Fair, Bullard Now in her fourth year as “If you’re showing an animal, ings. We focus on that. That’s remained part of 4-H until Pymatuning Livestock 4-H you’re in charge of taking one of the things that the care of another life. That’s a parents said – that we em- big responsibility, and some- phasize that,” Bullard said. thing important for kids to Bullard points to her pas- Thank you to our volunteers! learn and understand. They sion, rather than a back- In 2016, the Ashtabula County 4-H Youth Develop- grow emotionally, and grow ground in education, as a ment program had 46 chartered 4-H clubs with 905 socially because they are reason for her success as enrolled youth (155 Cloverbuds) guided by 154 adult involved with everything. It’s a 4-H leader. A member of volunteers. a well-rounded program that the Ashtabula County 4-H These youth successfully participated in 1,142 helps them learn and grow.” Advisory Committee, she projects across the 4-H program. Additionally, 11 new But it’s far from all work helps at nearly every county SUBMITTED PHOTO volunteers were screened and trained to work with the and no play for the Pyma- 4-H event, including Officer Ashtabula County’s 2016 Outstanding 4-H Advisor, Jaime Ashtabula County 4-H program. tuning Livestock 4-H Club. Training, 4-H Carnival, Pan- Bullard Committed to personal development and growth, What stood out in nomi- cake Breakfast, and events Bullard was surprised to of exceptional service, the Ashtabula County 4-H volunteers dedicated over 500 nation letters that led to at the Fair. receive the 2016 Outstand- award focuses on the volun- hours to extended learning through participation in Bullock’s being named 2016 “I grew up in 4-H and ing 4-H Advisor Achieve- teer’s entire 4-H experience county, regional and state level adult learning activities Outstanding 4-H Advisor farming, and did Future ment Award at the 4-H Vol- and dedication of time and and development trainings. were parents’ comments Farmers of America for four unteers Appreciation Dinner support to 4-H youth. Thank you, volunteers, for your time, commitment that Bullard makes 4-H a years. Anything agricultural in Lenox Township last No- “I don’t do it to be recog- and dedication to Ohio 4-H! fun learning experience for I think is important,” she vember. Given to an advisor nized,” Bullard said. “I do it their children. said. with fewer than 10 years because I love it.”

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Cheyenne Moyer, age 8, Cloverbud: My favorite thing about 4-H is riding Reba in the Lead Line class at fair!

Adrianna Gentile, age 7, Cloverbud: My favorite thing about 4-H is riding the horses!

Bridget Buckley, age 12, five years in 4-H: I enjoy 4-H very much because it’s like a second friend group. You can rely on your club members and have a week long sleepover at fair, when you get to show your pet. 4-H has helped me because I have learned and made new friends at the same time!

Alexis Vanderhoof, age 12, first year in 4-H : I’m looking forward to fair in 4-H with everyone in the club, especially Bridget!

Jocelyn Redmond, age 14, five years in 4-H: 4-H means a lot to me. You meet so many new people and gain so many great bonds, then get to spend all week with your closest friends doing what you love. I recommend getting involved in 4-H. It’s honestly a great experience. It has taught me so many life lessons and everyone is so nice. You have so much fun all year.

Kaleigh Norris, age 17, six years in 4-H: 4-H means a lot to me. It took me out of my shell and made me more social. I’ve made so many new friends and I always look forward to seeing fellow members at meetings and spending a week with PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL everyone at fair. It’s taught me a lot about horses and I have Ashtabula County Fair 2016 royalty are Prince Garhett Smith, King Samuel Semai, Queen Amy Varckette, 1st At- learned to be more confident, too. tendant Alexis Stein and Princess Sharon Millard. Rachel Jones, age 13, two years in 4-H: This is only my and I realize I am now one of at my club’s campsite with my BY AMY VARCKETTE second year in 4-H and it’s been awesome. The members of the “older kids” that I always 4-H family, representing my Ashtabula County Fair my club are so nice, and they help each other out. I needed looked up to as a kid. Now I fair as queen, learning sports- What 4-H Queen, Vaquero’s 4-H help with my horse and one of the older members showed me see how I have become a role manship, making bonds with what to do. There are so many things I love about my club, I Club model to younger members your animal, spending time Means to Me can’t use any words to describe it except amazing! and I get to teach them all of with some of my best friends 4-H for me goes all the way the wonderful things that 4-H and seeing all of the hard 4-H is always a great Montana Estok, age 10, first year in 4-H: I like 4-H because back as far as I can remember. has taught me over the years. work and time spent with time, from the games to you get to deal with horses, and spend time with the group. It is filled with some of my Through 4-H, I have your project pay off. the shows.When you go to Looking forward to talking to the judge and showing, and favorite memories with my participated in Horsebowl, 4-H and fair have been a 4-H meetings, it is always having a group with me. animals, horses, friends and Light Horse, competed at major part of shaping me into a fun time and you learn family. Nationals in Kentucky for the person I am today. I would a lot. I love going to fair Megan Hembree, age 18, eight years in 4-H: 4-H has taught I started out before I was public speaking, served as choose fair week over any va- all week and also having me more than just learning about horses. It teaches you even old enough to be a Clo- the Ashtabula County Fair cation or prize that someone fun with new friends. I patience, confidence, and how to prepare for the real world. verbud when I was just a tiny Princess, was named the 2015 could possibly offer me. I love love 4-H and it is a great You not only develop friends, but a family. 4-H has made me girl. I would tag along with my Top 4-H’er, and I am currently seeing how it changes kids’ opportunity to learn and overall a better person. I will be forever thankful for all of the sister as she showed her goats the Ashtabula County Fair lives all the time and I am so to have a great year amazing opportunities I have had in my eight years. As this at the fair. Queen. happy I am a part of 4-H. I is my last year in 4-H, I will never forget all of the memories I am now a 10th-year 4-H to me, means showing will hopefully become an advi- Abigail Butcher and people I met along my journey. I hope many others will member who takes horses my horse, spending late nights sor when I get older. Silver Stir-Ups 4-H Cub experience how great 4-H truly is. Aftermarket BULK TRUMBULL Parts Dealer Better-N-Bulk FOODS LOCKER PLANT DID YOU KNOW?... HICKORY-SMOKED MEATS We Have a Meat & Cheese Deli Case Roast and Corned Beef • Bolognas: Lebanon, German, Troyer, RETAIL FREEZER MEATS Cleveland & Smith • Hams: Ham off Bone, Black Forest, Brown Sugar • Turkey: Panhoney, Low Salt, Cajun • Chicken: No Nitrate CUSTOM MEAT PROCESSING Natural, Fried, Buffalo • Cheese: Swiss, Hot Pepper, Green Onion, Parmesan, Pepperoni, Smoked, Cheddar, American, Gouda “What’s Your Beef?” DAIRY & PRODUCE The List Goes On and On! LAWN & GARDEN Mon-Sat: 7:00a - 7:00p EQUIPM Stop In and Check Out Our Competitive Prices Today!! OX E PARTS, SALES & Sunday: 7:00a - 5:00p N Established N SERVICE Every Friday is Amish-made Fry Pie Day! E T L FARM Amish Baked Breads Every Tues. & Fri. CHRIS KOVACIC PLAN WE ALWAYS CARRY MERCKENS MELTING CHOCOLATES! 3393 State Route 534 phone: (440) 474-4631 Rock Creek, Ohio 44084 fax no: (440) 474-4231 3593 St. Rt. 46 S 7 miles south of Jefferson, OH 2121 St. Rt. 45, Austinburg www.trumbull-locker.com [email protected] 440-294-2900 • LenoxEquipment.com 440-275-1465 Open: M-F 10-6, Sat. 10-4 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 Celebrate 4-H GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS • 9

OSU From page 1 as weeds and insects. Eventually, the group came to be called ture and natural resources. These program areas – and many Need more information? the “Boy’s and Girl’s Agricultural Club” with prizes given to other special topics – are continuously evaluated and updated Do not hesitate to contact the Ashtabula County recognize the efforts of members completing projects. to meet the changing needs and issues facing each community. Extension office of OSU Extension at 440-576-9008 Given the success of Graham’s “out-of-school education Extension provides practical advice, sensible solutions, and real- for more information. program,” the Ohio State University created a plan to help the istic down-to-earth answers for ALL Ohioans. Quite simply, our club’s research through the use of the Agricultural Experiment mission is to engage people to strengthen their lives and com- ASHTABULA COUNTY 4- H EXTENSION Station and the College of Agriculture. In time, Ohio State munities through research-based educational programming. AGENTS & EDUCATORS University’s influence helped to establish additional youth When did 4-H grab hold in Ashtabula County? H. H. Claypool — 1920 - 1924 agricultural clubs throughout Ohio. By 1905, there were over Our 4-H history in Ashtabula County began because of H. R. Waugh — 1924 -1926 2,000 youth within sixteen counties participating in similar Graham’s model for boys and girls clubs. In our start-up K. V. Battles — 926 - 1946 programs to that of the “original” Agricultural Club. years, we had many successful food, corn and potato clubs Roger Lawerence — 1946 - 1948 Proving extremely successful in his practices, Graham ac- across the county. In fact, we still have the original charters James Limbard — 1948- 1949 cepted the position as Superintendent of Extension for Ohio. for the Justamere Food Club established on July 1, 1921 and George J. Garman — 1951 - 1966 Becoming an ‘ambassador’ for agriculture through Extension, the Sheffield Potato Club established on Nov. 1, 1926 hanging Lawrence G. Anderson — 1967 - 1969 Graham sought “to raise the standard of rural life. He stressed in our local 4-H Hall of Fame. Still to this day, 4-H club work Lester E. Barnhart — 1969 - 1972 the dignity of hard work and sound character, and he taught drives our youth programming. In 2016, we had over 900 youth Bruce L. Brockett — 1973 - 1978 that agriculture could be improved by applying the ideas of participate in 46 clubs led by 154 dedicated volunteers. An ad- Nathan Drum — 1978 -1979 science.” ditional 2,500 participated in our school enrichment programs James Hill — 1979 - 1988 How did OSU Extension start? in Ashtabula County. Tom Hopkins — 1989 - 1996 The passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 by the United 4-H is not only is for members of our rural community, but Marcy Hudson — 1996 - 1999 States Congress established the cooperatively funded “Exten- extends into the suburbs and inner cities all over America. Tom Hopkins — 2000 - 2007 sion Service.” This act established local Extension offices in Membership is open to all youth between the ages of five every county across the country. The goal of the Extension and nineteen. Members are welcome, regardless of cultural, service is to improve the lives of local residents through sci- economic and social backgrounds. Therefore, even with the entific research. Here in Ashtabula County, our first County many changes in society today, Graham’s basic aim for 4-H Agricultural Agent, E.C. Sleeth, was hired in 1917 followed by remains the same: “The development of youth as individuals the hiring of our first 4-H Club Agent, H.H. Claypoole, in 1920. and as responsible, productive members of the community in For 100 years, Ohio State University Extension has been which they live. conducting programs in Ashtabula County for our agricultural 4-H fosters an innovative, “learn by doing” approach with industry, has helped thousands of youth each year learn respon- proven results. In a safe and enriching environment, 4-H brings sibility and citizenship through 4-H club work, and has been youth and adults together to learn everyday skills with hands- helping families improve their nutrition, family relationships, on learning. Working on activities from animal and plant and economic condition. sciences to robotics, 4-H’ers learn problem-solving skills that What is OSU Extension’s mission? can make a positive impact upon their community. 4-H helps OSU Extension brings the knowledge of the university youth: meet the diverse challenges of today’s world, build self- directly to you. We fulfill the land-grant mission of The Ohio confidence, learn responsibility, and make positive decisions. State University by interpreting knowledge and research de- How is Extension funded? veloped by Extension and other faculty and staff at the Ohio The legislators who passed the Smith-Lever legislation were Agricultural Research and Development Center, Ohio State adamant that Extension workers should be unbiased in their main campus, and other land-grant universities – so Ohioans approach and serve the needs of their community. For many can use the scientifically-based information to better their lives, years, OSU Extension derived their budget equally from the businesses and communities. Federal, State, and County levels. Today Extension is still The Extension system is the world’s largest non-formal funded by these three sources but has also expanded to obtain educational system. Extension programs address the needs of needed funding through grants, donations and programmatic the local community while also addressing state, national, and fees and support. We are very thankful for the support of our global issues. Our practical educational programs combine the federal, state and county commissioners for their funding of needs of local citizens and communities with new research and the Extension program. Additionally, 4-H, like many other technical information. activities collects an activity fee to help defray the cost of offer- No matter which county you visit across Ohio or the United ing the 4-H program in the county. The activity fee for 2017 States, you can find people who are helped by the four major is $25 per member. OSU Extension program areas: family and consumer sciences, Rebecca Holmes — 2007 - 2010 4-H youth development, community development, and agricul- Jenna Hoyt — 2011 - Present

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SUBMITTED PHOTO Geneva native Laura Jackam, who was this year’s Senior Top 4-H’er in Ashtabula County, is pictured next to a judge and a market lamb that she showed in the past at the fair. BY LAUREN SIPPLE social skills over the many general feels that it’s a great Gazette Newspapers years.” place for youth to experience Of these skills Jackam has the great outdoors in the ASHTABULA COUNTY obtained include the comple- summer through boating and – Geneva native Laura Jack- tion of a fifth-year market hiking while offering campers am was named Ashtabula lamb project, which she said more information about 4-H. County’s Top 4-H’er Senior she and her family were very Aside from camp, Jack- recipient this year, as well successful with, as well as the am also assists in the or- as the recipient of last year’s accomplishment of a general ganization of events dur- 4-H Bright Future Award, project she called My First ing Ashtabula County Fair Achieve your amazing at A-Tech by: recognitions she considers an Home Away from Home be- week through her position honor to have received. fore attending college. on Ashtabula County Junior  “These awards basically “It helped me work Fair Board, periodically helps Earning FREE college credits in high school through college expenses and members with their projects look back at your involvement  in 4-H over the years and your affordable ways to decorate so that she can give back to Gaining national industry certifications a dorm room,” said Jackam. the community and this year success,” said Jackam. “Being  a part of the Junior Fair Board Although she is still in col- plans to come up with two of Excelling in youth clubs competitions lege, Jackam said she plans to her own. as well as 4-H Camp White-  wood really helped build a stay involved in 4-H, mostly “This year I hope to com- Applying for A-Tech student scholarships through 4-H Camp White- plete another market lamb strong, successful background  Taking Early Job Placement your senior year in 4-H [for me], which is what wood, where she serves as a project, as well as choose these awards are looking for. dean after being a counselor something from the general 4-H has played a large role three years prior. projects,” said Jackam. shaping me into the person I Jackam is grateful for Jackam is a freshman ma- Call Ms. Amanda Schumann, Career Pathways am today. I learned a lot about the opportunities she’s had joring in biological sciences at responsibility, leadership and at Camp Whitewood and in Ohio University. Coordinator at 440-576-6015, ext. 1115 to learn more about expanding your opportunities. Wall-to-Wall Try Our New CARPET Today!!! REMNANTS Too many to list! $ 00 10 and up Visit our showroom for Oven Fresh Hot Snack more carpet specials! Sandwiches Desserts Melts Barter House Design Center CONNEAUT DAIRY QUEEN 1565 State Route 167, Jefferson, OH 44047. 440-576-6015 . www.atech.edu RESTAURANT The Ashtabula County Technical & Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, 1477 Bridge St., Ashtabula 1009 Main St., Conneaut • 440-593-2765 color, national origin, sex, disabilities, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 440-964-7770 OPEN DAILY AT 11:00 AM YEAR-ROUND! 12 • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS Celebrate 4-H WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017

HISTORY From page 1 Ashtabula County 4-H County’s case, Ohio State. in Ashtabula County was better.” of it back then. I talked to as well as home economics was founded sometime in These extension offices held in 1923. Sixteen years Marrison took over as someone at the State Ex- such as sewing, tailoring the early 1920s – no one were tasked with inform- later Ashtabula County an extension agent, now tension Advisory Commit- and cooking, but clubs have seems to know an exact ing local communities 4-H partnered with nine known as an extension edu- tee who said if we did now also proliferated – allowing date for certain – when the about new developments other extension offices to cator, until the birth of her that sort of things we did for more options for young passage of the Smith–Le- in agriculture, animal sci- found Camp Whitewood first child forced her out. then, we’d be in an awful people to seek knowledge ver Act of 1914 provided ences, public policy, lead- in Windsor Township as a “Back then, if you had amount of trouble.” and self-improvement. for a federally funded net- ership – and the then-new joint operation that would pre-school-age children, 4-H has always been “We’ve always had clubs work of extension offices youth organization known allow for area 4-H clubs you couldn’t be an exten- heavily involved in youth here like the animal clubs partnered with land-grant as 4-H. to better accomplish their sion agent,” Marrison said. projects involving animal See HISTORY pg 13 universities – in Ashtabula The first 4-H club camp mission, “to make the best “We didn’t think anything husbandry and agriculture,

A group gathers at the 1940 junior camp at Camp Whitewood in Windsor Township. A group shot of the 4-H club camp held in 1926. Extension Agent K.E. Battles can be seen in the background.

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HISTORY From page 1 – the dairy club has been 4-H’ers. They bring them in to be here at this time, over here since the beginning, and they stay, they learn, there at this time. It’s all so I think,” Marrison said. too.” regimented now they never “Now we have clubs like Marrison attributed have a chance to be a kid shooting sports, things some of the decline in in- anymore.” with computers like Tech volvement to over-schedul- Despite busy schedules Wizards that bring people ing of children by parents. among children, 4-H re- in for different reasons.” “Kids don’t have a mains a leading youth Marrison said that while chance to be kids anymore,” organization in Ashtabula there are intergenerational Marrison said. “If you’re in County, and if it truly members of 4-H who are a sport in school and you does run in the blood as involved in the same clubs want to participate, you’d Marrison said, it seems it as their parents and even better be at open gym dur- will continue as such for grandparents – particularly ing the summer. They have generations to come. in large animal and agricul- tural clubs — involvement in some areas has fallen off in recent years. “When I started the sew- ing club after my youngest daughter was born, we had 4-H Style showings for three days,” Marrison said. “We sometimes had 700 members in the sewing club. Last year we had 75.” However, involvement remains strong overall. “I see kids in my club who I had their parents and their grandparents,” Marrison said. “We do see some parents who bring Pictured are members and advisors at a 4-H home eco- Pictured are 4-H Style Club members from 1981: from left to right are Kathleen Smith, Amy their kids in who were not nomics club meeting in 1956. Stevenson, Angie Kniesly, Kristy Dewey, Kathy Seifer, Sarah Peasponen and Julie Hintz. Home Health Heating Humidification 4Hs that matter in your life. Make sure your HOME is comfortable. Have your HEATING system checked every year – this increases efficiency and dependability. HUMIDIFICATION makes your home much more comfortable in dry, cold weather. And... HEALTHY indoor air is available with new indoor air quality products. EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE J & S Heating & Cooling • 563-3985 OH Lic. #12168 Prompt, professional service since 1976 14 • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS Celebrate 4-H WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 Is your smile giving the right first impression? Exploring new 4-H project areas COMPILED BY JENNA members as they prepare Also, discover innovative Free Consultation HOYT to transition to regular ways to get to know your 4-H Youth Develop- membership. team, to communicate to Ever wonder how pre- resolve issues, and to de- with Dr. Hammond for ment Extension Edu- historic dogs met pre-his- velop a team plan with cator toric humans? Want to Club Leadership 2. This know how dogs think and project is intended for cur- Ohio 4-H has many new the meaning behind their rent 4-H club officers or Dental Implants! and exciting projects to of- body language? Curious chairs of committees. fer youth. Five new projects about what keeps dogs Jumpstart your career and five new idea starters happy and healthy? Dis- in engineering with Young have been added to the cover these answers and Engineers in Solar Energy. lineup for 2017. These in- the valuable roles these This hands-on introduction clude All About Dogs, Club furry companions play in to the sun as an energy Leadership 2, Young Engi- our lives with All About source includes nine activi- neers in Solar Energy and Dogs. ties exploring the nature of My 4-H Cloverbud Year. This project is intended light, earth’s relationship My 4-H Cloverbud Year for beginning-level mem- to the Sun, and the tech- is a great way for Clover- bers who may or may not nology that allows us to buds to learn the basics have a dog. use its energy. Directions of 4-H and keep track of Make the best better in for simple make-at-home their activities and events. your 4-H club by improving scientific instruments in- Call or stop in Completion of this book is your leadership skills and cluded! optional and can be done the way you assist advisors To find out more about for more details! with or without the help of and club members. Use these new projects vis- an adult leader. It can be your life experiences to find it http://projectcentral. repeated each year a child your leadership strengths, ohio4h.org/, ohio4h.org or is a Cloverbud member assess past teamwork, im- call the Ashtabula County and is especially appropri- prove your speaking skills, Extension Office at 440- No Insurance? No Problem! ate for older Cloverbud and build relationships. 576-9008. We will offer a regular Cleaning, X-Rays & Exam Nelson $ Sand & Gravel, Inc. for 85 for NEW PATIENTS! 5720 St. Rt. 193, Kingsville, OH 44048

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Ashtabula County 4-H Extension Educator Jenna Hoyt is pictured with Jack Hammer and Mason Hane at a 4-H ceremony where both received their Junior Award as Top 4-H’ers in Ashtabula County. 16 • GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS Celebrate 4-H WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017