July 2021 4-H Newsletter
COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to public health concerns, the Marais des Cygnes Extension District offices are open but are limited to the number of people allowed in the offices at a given time to maintain social distancing.

  • You can also access the Marais des Cygnes Extension District via our Facebook page or our website.
  • Follow these guidelines in-person club meetings and all 4-H events/activities:
  • Protocols and COVID-19 guidelines must be followed by the county/city in which the 4-H activity, meeting, or event is taking place.
  • No participant should be asked to participate in any manner that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Please remember that even if you feel safe, we have 4-H’ers who have conditions that could put them at higher risk or have family members that they are in contact with that could be at higher risk. We need to provide a safe environment for everyone.
  • Try to offer a virtual option for those who don't feel comfortable with a group meeting.
  • You must clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.
  • Maintain a 6-foot distance from others. Space seating at least 6-feet apart.
  • Provide access to hand-washing stations with soap or hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Check with CDC for recalls on hand sanitizer.
  • Limit the amount of time that participants are close to one another and leaders.
  • Discourage hugs, handshakes, etc.

Questions or concerns? Please contact Karla (khightow@ksu.edu) or Abbie (abbie2@ksu.edu).
Dates to Remember
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
July 1 - LNCO Cloverbud Meeting
July 2 - MICO Fair Pre-Entries Due
July 6 - Poultry Testing in Paola
July 8 - MICO Cloverbud Meeting
July 9 - Poultry Testing in Mound City
July 12 - MICO Junior Leaders
July 12 - MICO 4-H Council
July 13 - MICO Fair Booth Pre-Entries Due
July 15 - LNCO Club Photos Due
July 15 - LNCO Fair Pre-Entries Due
July 18 - LNCO Junior Leaders
July 21 - LNCO 4-H Council
July 27 - LNCO Style Revue & Performing Arts Forms Due
July 24-31 - Miami County Fair
July 31 - Linn County Fair Sewing & Clothing Judging, Public Style Revue, & Performing Arts

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4-H Council Dates
Linn County 4-H Council is meeting on July 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was moved up one week to avoid conflict with the Miami County Fair dates.


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Coming Up Quick
Foods Project this month at Cloverbuds!
Cloverbud meetings will now be offered in both Linn & Miami County locations. Both meetings will cover the same topics, so there is no need to attend both and you may attend a meeting in either county.

LNCO Cloverbud Meeting is July 1, 5:30 p.m. at the Linn County 4-H Building.
Follow the event here.

MICO Cloverbud Meeting is July 8, 5:30 p.m. at the Paola Extension Office.
Follow the event here.
Pullorum-Typhoid Test
Save the date for testing:
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July 6, 2021 - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Miami County Fairgrounds.

July 9, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Linn County 4-H Building

Kansas continues to be a Pollorum-Typhoid (P-T) clean slate. This means that all poultry (except waterfowl) involved in exhibitions, such as the county fair, are required to either originate from a hatchery or breeding flock that is classified as a U.S. P-T Clean through the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP). Or test negative on the P-T test within 90 days prior to the opening date of the exhibition.
MICO Fair T-Shirts Available for Purchase
Miami County Fair t-shirts were sponsored for all of the 4-H members sponsored by Landmark National Bank.

KEY Industries, our t-shirt vendor, now has the shirts available for purchase on their website.

Click here to see the shirt and order yours today!
MICO Fair Clarification
For clarification from the Miami County fair book, all livestock can be released on Saturday, August 31, at 6:00 a.m.

This includes poultry and rabbits.
Fair 4-H Food Stands
Miami County Fair 4-H Food Stand schedule.
Click here to view.

Contact Karla if you have questions.

The Linn County Fair 4-H Food Stand schedule has been sent to all club leaders

Contact Abbie or Franny if you have questions.
Pre-Fair Reminder!
Be sure to pick up the materials needed for the fair from the Extension office. Such as:

  • Photo mat boards
  • Food preservation labels
  • Sewing tags
  • Space tech informational sheets
  • Entry tags (Miami County)
Fashion/Style Revue Modeling Tips
If you are new to fashion/style revue or would like some tips from a 4-H member who has experienced Fashion Revue. Check out the video by Sidney Wilson giving techniques and tips for modeling your outfit at Fashion Revue Judging. The Tutorial can be found on our YouTube Channel by clicking here.
Highlight Reel
Congratulations!
To our Marais des Cygnes District Livestock Judging Team on their success at the SE Area Contest!

Kaden Stroup - 10th Sr. Div. Livestock
Esmeralda Franklin - 9th Sr. Div. Livestock
Kadence Mohler - 10th Jr. Div. Livestock & Meats

Senior Livestock Judging Team - 2nd Overall

Marais des Cygnes members (left to right) - Lauren Aust, Kaden Stroup, Creed Caldwell, Esmeralda Franklin, Ariana Franklin, Nathan Baird (not pictured), and Wesley Teagarden (not pictured).
More
State Events

  • July 9-10

  • Register by August 1
  • Expo is August 11

  • August 14

  • Entries due August 15

  • Entries due August 16

  • August 21-22

  • October 9-10
What is the best food to eat at fair?
Funnel Cake
Sno-Cones
Hamburger
French Fries with Cheese
Other
Click here to view the current Miami County 4-H Foundation Newsletters.
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