4-H NEWSLETTER

326 8th St., PO Box 68

Hugo, CO 80821

Phone: (719) 743 -2542

Fax: (719) 743-2555

Website:

lincoln.extension.colostate.edu

Facebook: Lincoln County Colorado

Extension

Robin Halley–Director, 4-H Youth

Development/Agriculture Agent

robin.halley@colostate.edu

Christine Schinzel-

4-H Program

christine.schinzel@colostate.edu

Amy Solomon-

Extension Program Assistant

coopext_lincoln@mail.colostate.edu

April 2020

Thank You’s-Beef Weigh-In

-Marc Hollenbaugh-Brand Inspector

-LarryDon Meier/Meier Feedlot-Facility Use

-Joe Frasier

-Luke Ewing

-Justin Lennox

-Logan Henry

-Justin & Tressie

Golding

-John, Brylie, Tailyn,

& Elsie Thompson

Animal Information

Corner: Horse Vac-

cines

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Activity Page 3

Selection & Practice

On General 4-H Pro-

jects & Just to Get

You Thinkin...

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Information &

Events

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Family & Consumer:

Tobacco Need to

Know

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4-H’s 10

INSIDE:

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ANIMAL INFORMATION CORNER: HORSE VACCINES Spring is around the corner and everyone is eager to get outside and spend some quality time with their

horses. As you spend more time in the corrals, pastures, and on the road it’s important to remember to

make sure your horses get their spring vaccinations. This is true of horses that go off the property locally or

afar, intermingle with other horses, and for those that stay at the home property. Transmission of diseases

can occur by way of: insects, rodents, varmints, air/water transfer, and surface contact. Regional locations

that include high moisture or less porous soil can also impact disease exposure and transmission.

Common Diseases Vaccinated For:

Rabies: Affects the nervous system and leads to cerebral disfunction, aggression, and ultimately death. It is

often transmitted by varmints and can be passed to humans. *Even animals that do not leave the property

should be vaccinated for rabies if they have frequent human or other livestock animal contact.

West Nile: Affects the nervous system and can be fatal. It is transmitted through mosquitos that have con-

tracted it from other birds/animals.

Tetanus: Caused by a toxin-producing bacterium that enters the system through wounds or newborns um-

bilicus. It causes muscle stiffness and rigidity including the jaw and face and usually results in death.

Encephalomyelitis “Sleeping Sickness”: It essentially causes brain deterioration with early symptoms of fe-

ver, depression, and appetite loss. Death loss depends on the strain. It is also transmitted by mosquitos.

Herpesvirus/Rhinopneumonitis (EHV 1 & 4): Both strains can cause respiratory issues, fever, lethargy, and

appetite loss. EHV-1 can also cause abortion, neurological deficits, and paralysis. It is spread through the

air, direct contact with secretions, instruments, and/or drinking water.

Strangles: It is transmitted through contact with infected excretions or surfaces. It is highly contagious, but

has a low mortality rate and causes abscess of the lymph tissue in the respiratory tract.

Influenza: This is a highly contagious respiratory disease that is transmitted through the air. Symptoms in-

clude fever, loss of appetite, nasal discharge, and cough.

Vaccination Planning: *Utilize the information below to work with your local veterinarian to conduct a vac-

cination needs assessment for your individual situation and geographical location.

-Find out which diseases are “reportable” in your state and keep up to date on disease outbreaks.

-What are the uses of the horses and their age and health?

-Do the horses travel locally, in-state, out-of-state, and the purpose (rodeos, horse shows, trail rides, etc.)?

-What insects, birds, rodents, or varmints are on or around your property?

-Do you and/or children/others routinely interact with the horse(s)?

CO Dept. of Ag-Reportable Diseases Information- colorado.gov/pacific/aganimals/livestock-health

CSU Vaccination Guidelines- csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/Documents/equine-vaccination-guidelines.pdf

Merck:Horse-merckvetmanual.com/management-and-nutrition/health-management-interaction-horses

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ACTIVITY PAGE: Monthly Reader:

Be Careful and Stay Safe

-Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed.

Do You Know->Scavenger Hunt & Color Activity:

-See if you can find all of the safety items, safety locations and

exits, and safety phone number listings below in your home.

-Color the items and cut them out to use as clues to make

your own scavenger hunt. Give them the first clue to find the

first item and then put each of the rest of the clues in enve-

lopes and hide the clue at each spot to help find the next

item/location. Then have your siblings or other family mem-

bers see if they can find the items/locations too.

Supplies:

-Scissors, envelopes, tape, and coloring utensils

Watermelon & Strawberry Lemonade (Recipe by MaryAnn Rajczewski)

Ingredients:

-8 cups seeded watermelon -1 cup fresh strawberries -1/2 cup lemon juice -2 cups water -1 cup sugar -Ice Directions:

-Cut up the watermelon into cubes,

-Cut the strawberries in half,

-Combine the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a blend-er. Blend until smooth.

-Serve with ice and enjoy.

Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Website: www.poison.org/

9-1-1

Home Physical Address

Parent/Guardian First & Last Name &

Phone Numbers

My First & Last Name

Tornado Shelter Location

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JUST TO GET YOU THINKIN...

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our en-

emies, but the silence of our friends.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

—> Selection & Practice on General 4-H Projects!

1) Go to the Lincoln County 4-H Fair Webpage (listed below) to locate your project.

2) Determine which unit and item you will be completing.

Examples: Clothing (simple top), Shooting sports (demonstration board or build an item), Foods

(cookies vs. baked bars), etc..

3) Read through the project requirements.

4) Pick out a design or recipe.

6) Determine what supplies are needed for the project. Do an inventory search to

see what you have and what you need to order.

5) Start practice on your project.

Example: Bake a cake, work on your wood working skills, practice sewing on scrap fabric, start on

topic research for your demonstration board, etc..

-Lincoln County 4-H Fairbook Project Information & Requirements- lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/lincoln

-county-fair/

-Colorado 4-H General Project Information & Score Sheet Examples- co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/

projects/

“Not everything that can be counted counts, and not every-

thing that counts can be counted.”

-Albert Einstein

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INFORMATION & EVENTS

County:

^Per Directives and the email that you received all 4-H events are being cancelled until May 15 at the ear-

liest. Events listed after May 15 are considered tentative at this time. Please continue to check your email

and monitor our Facebook page for updates on 4-H activities and events. Information is given as known at

time of distribution.

Shooting Sports Practice Shoot 2 is May 29 (Friday) @ 8:30am for rifle and shotgun. Archery will start at

10:45. All shoots are at the Limon Gun Range.

Livestock/Horse/Dog Record Book Change- Livestock (including breeding, poultry, and rabbit), dog, and

horse projects will be using different record books than the ones on the Colorado 4-H website projects

page. The new books are available at: lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-projects-record-books/.

Fairbook- Check out the February & March newsletter for some of the other changes to the fairbook this

coming year. An updated copy of the fairbook will be available on the website this spring.

4-H Foundation has updated their reimbursement scholarship form for 4-H general projects. Go to the

Lincoln County 4-H/ Extension website and click under “4-H”, “Forms & Applications”, “Foundation” to

see the updated form and requirements at lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-forms-applications/.

-Sheep & Goat Weigh-In will not occur this year. Sheep and Goats will be required to turn in a nomina-

tion similar to the swine form this year. A scrapie's tag will serve as identification.

-Swine Nomination is due Monday May 4. A reminder that no swine will be weighed-in this spring. All

swine will be required to fill out and submit a nomination form including pictures to the office. All swine will

be tagged at the fair.

*Both forms are available at lincoln.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-forms-applications/ and are due by May 4

for all three species. Forms may be mailed, emailed, or dropped through the back door at the office.

Other

***Verify with listed contacts pertaining to their individual event to find out if the event has been post-

poned or cancelled due to virus concerns.

State 4-H Deadline (only) -All cat, dog, and horse ID’s are due in 4H Online by May 1.

Turf and Ornamental Communications Association Scholarship is due April 15. Information and applica-

tion is available at toca.org/toca-scholarship-2/.

National Dairy Shrine Scholarships for all applications are due April 15. Application information is availa-

ble at dairyshrine.org/youth/scholarship-applications.php.

Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Scholarship application is due April 15. For application information go

to rmfu.org/what-we-do/education-leaders/scholarships/.

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INFORMATION & EVENTS

National Dairy Shrine Scholarships for all applications are due April 15. Application information is availa-

ble at dairyshrine.org/youth/scholarship-applications.php.

GROWMARK Foundation Scholarship application is due April 17. Information is available at grow-

mark.com/scholarship.

American Charolais Association Scholarship application is due April 30th. Information is available at

charolaisusa.com/pdf/2019/12-23/2020-AIJCF-Scholarship-Application-Due-April-30.pdf.

Colorado 4-H Foundation Scholarship application is available until April 30. Information is available at

co4hfoundation.extension.colostate.edu/benefits/colorado-4-h-foundation-scholarships/.

Angus Foundation Scholarships are due May 1. For information go to angusfoundation.org.

Maine-Anjou Scholarship application is due May 1st. Information is available at maine-anjou.org/junior/

scholarship.php.

National Junior Swine Association Scholarships application is due May 1st. Information is available at

nationalswine.com/njsa/njsa-scholarships.php.

Red & White Dairy Cattle Association Scholarship application is due May 1st. Information is available at

redandwhitecattle.com/juniors.

Shorthorn Association Scholarship application is due May 1st. Information is available at juniorshort-

horn.com/opportunities/scholarships/.

American Milking Shorthorn Society Cindy Climer & Jim King Memorial Scholarship application is due

May 15th. Information is available at milkingshorthorn.com/uploads/7/8/7/9/78798376/

climer_king_scholarship_application.pdf.

Limousin Association Scholarship application is due May 15th. Information is available at nalf.org/

juniors/scholarships/.

Legett’s YGB Livestock (Beef/Sheep/Swine/Goat) Camp is May 15-17 at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. Registration is available at ygblivestockcamps.com/campschedule.html.

Fremont County 4-H Dog Show is May 16 & June 13 in Canon City, CO. Registration is in 4H online. Con-tact Dana for questions at 719-217-6902 or only1096@hotmail.com.

District VI 4-H Cat & Dog Show is May 30 in Cheyenne Wells, CO at 9:00am. Registration closes in 4H online May 15. For information contact Marlena.griesse@colostate.edu.

Weld County Colorado Youth Dairy Extravaganza is May 31-June 2 at Island Grover Regional Park in Greeley, CO. For registration and information go to weldgov.com/departments/csu_extension/colorado_dairy_youth_extravaganza.

CSU Livestock Judging Camp is June 1-3 or 3-5 in Fort Collins, CO. Email Kyndal Reitzenstein kyn-dal.reitzenstein@colostate.edu for questions and to get a registration link.

Next Level Livestock (Swine/Goat) Camp is June 13-14 at the Arapahoe County fairgrounds. To learn more and register go to nextlevellivestockcamps.com.

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FAMILY & CONSUMER: TOBACCO NEED TO KNOW

Tobacco use for all products (chew, cigars, cigarettes/vaping devices, e-cigarettes, hookahs, and pipes) are now illegal for individuals under the age of 21. As of 2019, 27.5% of high school and 10.5% of middle school students vape (source: 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey). This survey doesn’t include students who use other types of tobacco products. The Center for Disease Control also indicates that cigarette smoking caus-es more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States. This is nearly one in five deaths. Many more deaths are caused by second hand smoke or exposure to tobacco from others. Tobacco use prevention is important for everyone.

What You Need to Consider:

-It’s not just high school or college kids; middle school and upper elementary students are also experi-

menting with tobacco products.

-Being “popular” is a short-term imaginary social status. Tobacco use can be life-altering or ending. Resist

peer pressure->it’s not cool to do something which is illegal; may damage your body; kill you; or expose

others to second hand-smoke inhalation.

-”Be Cool”– don’t encourage or support your friends engaging in tobacco use.

-Don’t be fooled by attractive labels, advertising, or tasty flavors. **All tobacco products are harmful to

your health and companies are only trying to make money from their products!

-What you see in the movies, on television, in video games, and music is not real. They are being paid to

portray a character and their use is not real.

-Newer tobacco products have not have been fully tested to reveal all health dangers. Tobacco products

produced in-home or by non-licensed manufactures may have even higher health risks.

-One vape pod contains the equivalent of smoking one regular pack of cigarettes.

-Don’t be fooled—>Stopping is not easy once you start.

-Saying “No” is always the right choice!!!!

Financial Considerations:

-Insurance (medical, life, etc.) will be substantially more for smokers over the course of their life.

-One user of tobacco products can substantially impact all of those around them financially because of

their increased use of medical services.

-Financial yearly average cost for use of (1 pack a day is $2,307). This number can be substantially higher

for many based on several other factors. *Save that money for college tuition or a car instead.

-Providing tobacco to minors whether through retail or as an individual can cause loss of licenses to sell

products for businesses, comes with fines, and/or jail time.

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Smokeless Tobacco (chew)- This often comes in a can or pouch and is

used by putting the chew between the lip and gum in the mouth.

Cigar– Tobacco comes in a larger rolled leaf product that is lit and in-

haled by sucking on the end of the cigar through the mouth.

Hookah– Tobacco product is smoked and vaporized to be inhaled

through a hose device.

Cigarette– Tobacco comes in a rolled product that is lit and inhaled by

sucking on the end of the cigarette filter through the mouth.

Pipe-Tobacco is put in the end of the pipe and ignited. The user draws the

vapor up through the pipe into the mouth.

E-Cigarettes/Juuls/Vapes– They can come in many different shapes including

those appearing like (USB drives, perfume bottles, a regular cigarette or cigar,

pen formation, cellphone, and more designs are always forthcoming). Nicotine is

delivered by inhalation of when the liquid turns into an aerosol.

FAMILY & CONSUMER: TOBACCO NEED TO KNOW

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FAMILY & CONSUMER: TOBACCO NEED TO KNOW Health Dangers of Tobacco use:

-Nicotine addiction. Tobacco is an entry addiction and can lead to use of other harmful products or drugs.

-Youth are more susceptible to health effects because they are not fully developed (physically or mentally).

-Cause multiple forms of cancer.

-Constricted blood vessels and flow which lead to an increase in blood pressure, strokes, and heart attacks.

-Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and/or shortness of breath.

-Tooth and gum decay.

-STD’s and other bacterial or viral infections from sharing products and devices with others.

-Organ failure, especially the lungs and heart, causing removal or requiring a transplant.

-General cognitive impairments.

-Death!!!!!

Tobacco products can contain close to 600 chemicals which are dangerous to one’s health. Common ingre-

dients include: Tobacco, acrolein, acetone, arsenic, benzene, ammonia, cadmium, formaldehyde, lead, car-

bon monoxide, methanol, tar, propylene glycol, diacetyl, and more.

Prevention:

-Report underage use and dealers who provide to youth illegally.

-Keep youth/friends involved in activities and monitor their social habits and devices.

-Watch for changes in grades, depression, anxiety, or other mental and physical changes.

-Watch for changes in behavior or unknown or too many “familiar products” such as USB drives.

-Encourage an open conversation about what tobacco is; why it’s not good for you; and resources available

to quit; or become more educated.

-Limit access to available cash in the household and hold kids accountable for what they are spending it on.

Resources To Help:

- truthinitiative.org/ - coquitline.org/en-US/ or Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW

- tobaccofreeco.org/ - CDC.gov/e-cigarettes

- safe2tell.org/

- thetruth.com/articles/hot-topic/quit-vaping or Text DITCHJUUL to 88709

- lung.org/stop-smoking/smoking-facts/whats-in-a-cigarette.html

- lung.org/assets/documents/stop-smoking/e-cigarettes-parents.pdf

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Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Lincoln County cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

Any mention of company names and/or products doesn't imply an endorsement of those entities or their services nor does it imply a criticism of their competitors and products. Items mentioned are strictly for educational purposes.

Head–> American Lamb Board

The American Lamb Board is made up of 13

members with representatives from pro-

ducers, feeders, first handlers, and seed-

stock. The board has a small staff located in

Denver, CO and help oversee the Lamb

Checkoff . The checkoff, started in 2002, re-

quires all owner types to pay .007 per

pound on live weight plus .42 cents per

head (paid by the packer or processor). The

board oversees funds generated from the

checkoff to help promote and market lamb

to consumers, provide education, and work

on research and industry resources. To

Learn more about American Lamb and the

checkoff go to americanlamb.com/.

Hands–> GrazeCart

GrazeCart is an online business built by a cou-

ple of farmers to help other farmers develop a

web presence for their business and direct

market their farm products such as custom

beef in individual packages. They provide

website design, live inventory management,

pickup location mapping, provide pricing sup-

port information, and shipping options and

support . They are custom tailored to help

those small producers who want to direct sell

to consumers in their region and nationally if

appropriate for the business. They provide on-

going support and education on topic areas

critical to small business success. Check out

their website to learn more and see how the

process works through some of their free tu-

torial videos at grazecart.com.

Health–> Smartphone Germs

The Food and Drug Administration found that 49%

of people use their smartphone or tablet while

cooking food and of those only 37% wash their

hands after touching the device. This is significant

because it indicates that individuals are preparing

food and then touching their devices or vice versa

without regular hand-washing. Smart devices get

carried everywhere and set on everything and can

host a multitude of germs. You can either transfer

germs from the food your are preparing or from the

phone to the food. Either way there is an increased

chance of someone becoming ill.

To protect your self and others:

-Disinfect your device with hand sanitizer on a fre-

quent basis.

-Avoid smart device use while in the kitchen.

-Keep smart devices off food preparation counters.

-Wash hands before and after preparing food.

-Avoid using your smart device while eating as well.

Heart–> Hospital Volunteers

Hospitals utilize volunteers in a variety of ways to help

support staff, patients, and administration. The follow-

ing are a few ways you may be able to volunteer:

-Reading to patients.

-Delivering snacks, getting extra pillows or blankets.

-Helping in the gift shop.

-Administrative or paperwork tasks.

-Stocking items in waiting rooms.

-Spending time with patients .

-Greet visitors and provide hospital floor information.

To learn more contact your local hospital and see what

opportunities are available and what might be the right

fit for you.