Wow, 2016 is sure going by quickly. 4-H
Camp, County and State Fair have come and gone
as well as many club competitions. Spencer
County has a lot to be proud of!
Don’t forget about the Spencer County 4-
H Achievement banquet on Thursday, October
27th. Registration is at 5:30 and banquet starts at
6:00 p.m.
Remember to strive to make the Best
Better in all that you do! Let’s see what 2016
brings for Spencer County 4-H together!
Sincerely,
Mollie Tichenor
CEA for 4-H Youth Development
4-H PLEDGE I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking,
my HEART to greater loyalty,
my HANDS to larger service
and my HEALTH to better living for my club,
my community, my country and my world.
EVERYONE
ENROLLMENT FORMS Please remember to fill out the BLUE
enrollment forms. It is that time to fill out new
forms for the new program year starting in
September. If you don’t fill this out you are not a
registered 4-H member and won’t have early
camp sign-up privileges.
VOLUNTEERS If you have not filled out your volunteer
application, please check out the website below.
Background checks are required on all of the
volunteers that help with the Spencer County 4-H
Program. This is now available to be printed out
from the website. Go to
www.spencerextension.com, click on the 4-H
Volunteer link on the right hand side of the screen
and print off your application today.
Please make sure that all forms are
completed and that we receive a copy of your
driver’s license when the form is turned in. If all
the forms are not completed when they are turned
it, it will delay you getting approved as a
volunteer.
You can also pick up a hard copy at the
Extension Office. If you are interested in learning
more about volunteering with Spencer County 4-
H, please talk to Mollie or a club leader today!
CELEBRATE NATIONAL
4-H WEEK During the week of Oct. 2-8, more than 6
million young Americans will celebrate National
4-H Week. The week will showcase the great
things that 4-H offers young people and will
highlight the incredible 4-H youth who make a
positive impact on their communities.
The Kentucky 4-H program, the largest
youth organization in the state, creates an
environment for positive youth development.
With more than 22,000 volunteers, the program
gives hundreds of thousands of young
Kentuckians the opportunity to experience a sense
of belonging with peers who may share similar
Cooperative Extension Service Spencer County PO Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368 (502) 477-2217 Fax: (502) 477-1343 extension.ca.uky.edu
4-H Newsletter October 2016
interests. 4-H members are encouraged to learn
independence and generosity while working
toward their goals. They are provided safe
environments in which to work, positive role
models to look up to and numerous leadership
opportunities. Kentucky 4-H helps guide youth in
life skills they find interesting and is a rewarding
experience for those involved.
Research has proven that participation in
4-H has a significant positive impact on young
people. Recent findings from the Tufts University
4-H Study of Positive Youth Development
indicate that, when compared to their peers,
young people in 4-H are nearly four times more
likely to contribute to their communities, two
times more likely to pursue healthy behaviors and
two times more likely to engage in science,
engineering, technology and math programs
outside of school.
Spencer County Teens were asked during
the last Spencer County 4-H Teen Council
Meeting what 4-H meant to them. Here are some
of the responses:
“I’ve met a lot of my friends through 4-H and
now we’re a family” – Megan
“The people of 4-H are my family, I know I’ll
always be welcomed home” – Jena
“4-H isn’t just an organization or club, it’s a
lifestyle” – Liz
“Family” – Ben
“Community, 4-H is youth, 1 Timothy 4:12” -
Cameron
4-H SUMMER CAMP Thank you to everyone that attended 4-H
Camp, especially the teens and adults! Spencer
County went to 4-H Anchor’s Away July 11th –
July 15th. Pictured you will see most of the
campers, teens, adult volunteers, and staff that
attended Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp with
Spencer County. A great week was had by all
123 that attended. Spencer County will be going
to camp in 2017, so if you are interested please
contact the Extension Office for additional
information next spring.
FUNDRAISERS Remember: The profit for each 4-Her
selling will be held by the 4-H Council. Those
dollars may be used by the child for any 4-H
Program event or fee. Examples for use are: 4-H
Camp, Shooting Sports Camp, Teen Summit,
Teen Conference, fees due by individuals
competing in shooting sports, livestock club,
horse club, etc. To obtain the dollars, when
needed, the parent must notify the Extension
Office. If you have any questions regarding the
fundraiser program for the kids or have any
fundraiser ideas, please call Mollie Tichenor at
477-2217.
Spencer County 4-H Council still has a
few 4-H Family and Friends Cookbook still
available! The price is $15 for each book. Don’t
forget that the profit for each 4-Her selling will be
held by the 4-H Council and is $10 per cookbook.
KROGER COMMUNITY
REWARDS Organization Name: Spencer County 4-H Council
Organization Number: 41771
Don’t forget to sign up online at
www.Kroger.com/communityrewards
ADULTS
COUNCIL MEETINGS The Spencer County 4-H Council will
meet on November 17th at 6:30 pm at the Spencer
County Extension Office. Anyone interested in
being on the council, making decisions about the
county 4-H program, and fundraising ideas please
feel free to contact Bill Dunning, Council
President, or Mollie Tichenor for additional
information. Hope to see you there!
2016 SPENCER COUNTY
FAIR
4-H EXHIBITS The following are the results from the
Spencer County fair. We are very lucky to have
so much participation. Thank you for all of your
efforts and congratulations to all of our class
winners.
4-H ARTS & CRAFTS JR Folk Art
Joshua Sims Blue & 1st
Chloe Sims Blue & 2nd
Kennedy Catlett Blue
Kerrigan Catlett Blue
Michelle Thomas Blue
Lorelae Cox Blue
Abel Shreve Blue
Caroleine Bear Blue
Carissa Vincent Blue
Yemi Shreve Blue
Collin Vincent Red
Hadassah Shreve Red
JR Weaving
Kennedy Catlett Red & 1st
JR Jewelry Beadwork
Kennedy Catlett Red & 1st
JR Basket Making
Kerrigan Catlett Blue & Reserve Champion
Kennedy Catlett Blue & 2nd
JR Leather Craft
Connor Goodlett Blue & 1st
JR Original Design Ceramics
Lorelae Cox Blue & 1st
Jillian Dunning Blue & 2nd
JR Ceramics
Lorelae Cox Blue & 1st
JR Scrapbooking
Luke Brewer Blue & 1st
JR Decoupage
Luke Brewer Blue & 1st
JR Paper Craft
Lorelae Cox Blue & 1st
JR Acrylic/Oil Painting
Leigh Anne Lyvers Blue & 1st & Champion
Drew Lyvers Blue &2nd
Kennedy Catlett Blue
Kerrigan Catlett Blue
Jillian Dunning Blue
Lorelae Cox Red
Cooper Lyvers Red
SR Acrylic/ Oil Paintings
Lizzy Harnden Blue & Reserve Champion
Kelly Herndon Blue & 2nd
Makenna Cox Blue
Lilli Hanik Blue
JR Watercolor Painting
Kennedy Catlett Blue & 1st
Jillian Dunning Red & 2nd
SR Watercolor Painting
Liz Walker Blue & 1st
JR Color Drawing
Leigh Anne Lyvers Blue & Grand Champion
Jasmine Banks Blue & 2nd
Drew Lyvers Blue
Cooper Lyvers Blue
Taylor Goodlett Blue
Lorelae Cox Red
Jillian Dunning Red
Luke Rock Red
Chloe Sims Red
SR Color Drawing
Helen Schultz Blue & 1st
Lizzy Harnden Blue & 2nd
Liz Walker Blue
Makenna Cox White
JR Black and White Drawing
Blake Karrer Blue & 2nd
Cassidy Goss Blue & 1st
SR Black and White Drawing
Helen Schultz Blue & 1st
Alex Goss Blue & 2nd
Lizzy Harnden Blue
Kelly Herndon White
4-H PHOTOGRAPHY
LEVEL 1 Single Photography
Makenna Cox Blue & 1st & Reserve Champion
Luke Brewer Red & 2nd
Sequence; Tell a Story
Leigh Anne Lyvers Blue & 1st
Luke Brewer Blue & 2nd
Single Photograph; Still Life
Makenna Cox Blue & Grand Champion
Single Photograph; Animals
Leigh Anne Lyvers Blue & 1st
Drew Lyvers Blue & 2nd
Luke Brewer Red
My Community
Makenna Cox Red & 1st
Five Photographs of an Event
Makenna Cox Blue & 1st
Single Black and White; Horticulture
Makenna Cox Blue & 1st
Single Color; Horticulture
Makenna Cox Red & 1st
Horticulture Collection
Makenna Cox Blue & 1st
4-H TOBACCO
DARK TOBACCO PLANT Best Potted Growing Plant
Michelle Thomas Blue & Grand Champion
Green Tobacco
Burley-
Michelle Thomas Blue & Reserve Champion
4-H HORTICULTURE & PLANT
SCIENCE Dish Garden
Michelle Thomas Blue & Grand Champion
Annual Container Garden
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
Houseplants
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
Hanging Basket
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
Tomato; Must Be Ripe (5 per Plate)
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
Tomato; Heirloom (5 per Plate)
Bradley Thomas Blue & Reserve Champion
Peppers; Hot (5 per Plate)
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
Peppers; Bell (5 per Plate)
Bradley Thomas Blue & 1st
Peppers; Sweet (5 per Plate)
Bradley Thomas Blue & 1st
Cucumbers; Slicing (5 per Plate)
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
Cucumbers; Pickling (5 per Plate)
Bradley Thomas Blue & 1st
Beans, Snap or Lima
Bradley Thomas Blue & 1st
Largest Tomato (By Weight)
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
4-H WOOD SCIENCE Level 1 Made From Kit
Lorelae Cox Blue & Reserve Champion
Level 1 Not Made From Kit
Joshua Sims Blue & Grand Champion
4-H HOME ENVIORMENT Color Collage
Grace Ann Rock Blue & 1st
Texture Collage
Kerrigan Catlett Blue & Reserve
Champion
Cloth Item for the Home Using a Sewing
Machine
Baylee Todd Blue & Grand Champion
Simple Cloth Item for the Home
Jasmine Banks Blue & 1st
Taylor Goodlett Red & 2nd
Old or Discarded Item Made Useful
Kennedy Catlett Blue & 1st
Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 2nd
Lorelae Cox Red
4-H MIXED HAY Mixed Hay ½ Bale
Ethan Thompson Blue & Grand Champion
4-H FOOD EXHIBITS Three Oatmeal Muffins
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 2nd
Three Cornmeal Muffins
Kerrigan Catlett Blue & 1st
Three Brownies
Kerrigan Catlett Blue & Reserve Champion
Three Oatmeal Drop Cookies
Michelle Thomas Blue & Grand Champion
Three Pieces Classic Chocolate Fudge
Michelle Thomas Blue & 1st
4-H RECORD BOOKS JR Record Books
Erica Goodlett Blue & Grand Champion
Adam Pietz Blue & 2nd
Baylee Todd Blue
Jillian Dunning Blue
Justin Pietz Blue
Taylor Goodlett Blue
Connor Goodlett Blue
SR Record Books
Gabi Deetch Blue & Reserve Champion
Adele Schultz Blue & 2nd
Noah Dunning Blue
Chloe Smith Blue
CLOVERBUDS ARTS & CRAFTS Josiah Cox 8 Blue
Cambree Cox 11 Blue
Wyatt Brewer 2 Blue
Layton Martin 4 Blue
Samuel Grider 1 Blue & Grand Champion
Grace Grider 1 Blue
Jonah Banks 1 Blue
Reed Ott 1 Blue
Haylee Goodlett 1 Blue
Zeely Schwartz 1 Blue & Reserve Champion
TOP 12 WEEK For seven days, July 15th – July 22nd, a
group of young people traveled throughout the
state of Kentucky and Indiana working toward
moving onto the traveling eight this fall. Counties
represented were Boone, Caldwell, Campbell,
Harrison, Logan, Spencer, Taylor and Woodford.
Englewood Limousine, Lim-flex and Red Angus
(which will be dispersing this fall) hosted this
group plus three other county groups on the first
day.
The University of Kentucky sheep unit
hosted day two. Mattingly club lambs and
Kedrick Miller show goats provided excellent
training opportunities on day three. Purdue
University allowed us access to their replacement
heifers and ewes on Tuesday.
On Wednesday the National Swine
Registry provided an opportunity to learn about
foreign trade and scholarships through their
organization. Hortzman Cattle Company and the
Patton family also allowed us to view their sale
and show cattle on that day.
We concluded on Thursday with several
swine classes at JJG genetics. At the end of the
week eight individuals were selected to travel in
the fall. This group would like to thank everyone
who helped through donations, providing classes
or just moral support.
Pictured is the group of youth that were included
in Top 12 Week, including Spencer Counties very
own Logan Light and Courtney Jeffiers.
Congratulations to both of these outstanding
young people.
2016 Kentucky State Fair
CLOVERVILLE Congratulations to everyone who had an entry
into Cloverville and especially to our class winners!
Once again, Spencer County was well represented at
the State Fair!
4H Arts and Crafts Junior Original Design Ceramics
Jillian Dunning White
Junior Ceramics
Lorelae Cox Blue
Junior Folk Art
Joshua Sims Blue
Junior Weaving
Kennedy Catlett Red
Junior Jewelry Beadwork
Kennedy Catlett White
Junior Nature Craft
Cassidy Goss Red
Junior Leather Craft
Connor Goodlett Blue
Junior Scrapbooking
Luke Brewer Red
Junior Decoupage
Luke Brewer White
Junior Basket Making
Kerrigan Catlett Blue & CLASS CHAMPION
Junior Papercraft
Lorelae Cox Red
Junior Black and White Drawing
Blake Karrer White
Junior Watercolor
Kennedy Catlett Blue
Junior Acrylic/Oil Painting
Leighanne Lyvers White
Junior Color Drawing
Leighanne Lyvers Blue & CLASS CHAMPION
Senior Watercolor
Liz Walker White
Senior Black and White Drawing
Helen Schultz White
Senior Acrylic/Oil Painting
Lizzy Harnden White
Home Environment Cloth Item for the Home Created by Sewing
Machine
Baylee Todd Blue
Color Collage
Mary Graceann Rock Red
Texture Collage
Kerrigan Catlett Blue
Simple Cloth item for The Home
Jasmine Banks Red
Old discarded item made useful for the Home
Kennedy Catlett White
Horticulture and Plant Science Dish Garden
Michelle Thomas Red
House Plant
Michelle Thomas Blue
Container Garden
Michelle Thomas Blue
Hanging Basket
Michelle Thomas Blue
Tomato Plate
Michelle Thomas Red
Heirloom Tomato Plate
Bradley Thomas Red
Snap or Lima Bean Plate
Bradley Thomas Red
Largest Tomato By Weight
Michelle Thomas Blue
Peppers (Hot)
Michelle Thomas Blue
Peppers (Bell)
Bradley Thomas Blue
Peppers (Sweet)
Bradley Thomas White
Cucumbers (slicing)
Michelle Thomas Blue
Cucumbers (pickling)
Bradley Thomas Blue
Crops Mixed Hay(1/2 Bale)
Ethan Thompson Red
Photography Single Photograph, Personal Interest
Makenna Cox Blue
Sequence of 3 Photographs, Personal Interest – Leighanne Lyvers Blue
Still Life Single Photograph
Makenna Cox Blue
Animals Single Photograph
Leighanne Lyvers Blue
5 Photographs of an event
Makenna Cox Red
Single Black and White Horticulture photo
Makenna Cox Blue
Single Color Horticulture Photograph
Makenna Cox Red
Horticulture Collection
Makenna Cox Red
Foods Three Oatmeal Muffins
Michelle Thomas Blue
Three Cornmeal Muffins
Kerrigan Catlett Red
Three Brownies
Kerrigan Catlett White
Three pieces classic chocolate Fudge
Michelle Thomas Red
Three Oatmeal drop Cookies
Michelle Thomas Blue
Tobacco Burley Stick
Michelle Thomas Red
Burley Potted Plant
Michelle Thomas Red
Congratulations to Kerrigan Catlett and
Leighanne Lyvers for having class winners.
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
4-H COUNTRY HAMS Jillian Dunning, Justin Peitz, Beau
Girdley, Ethan Thompson, Jonathon Combs,
Desmond Stubbs, Casey Montgomery,
Christopher Drury, Chloe Smith, MaLynn
Pawley, Jenna Thompson, Hailey Pawley, Lilli
Hanik, and Courtney Jeffiers participated in the
country ham project this year and received the
following awards at the Kentucky State Fair on
Thursday, August 18th. Everyone did a great job
with the curing process throughout the year and
the speeches at the fair. Nearly 750 4-Her’s from
across Kentucky participated in the Country Ham
project this year. Thank you to Connie Jeffiers
for doing an outstanding job as their club leader!
Jillian Dunning tied for 10th with her
speech and tied for 7th with her ham in the 2006
Age Group.
Beau Girdley was for 3rd with his ham,
Beau Girdley was 8th with his speech, and 2nd
Overall in the 2005 Age Group.
Ethan Thompson tied for 5th place with
his ham, Jonathon Combs tied for 8th with his
ham, and Desmond Stubbs tied for 9th with his
ham in the 2004 Age Group.
Casey Montgomery and MaLynn Pawley
tied for 9th place with their hams and Chloe Smith
and Christpher Drury tied for 10th place with their
hams in the 2003 Age Group.
Jenna Thompson tied for 10th with her
ham in the 2002 Age Group.
Hailey Pawley tied for 5th with her ham in
the 2001 Non Smoked Age Group.
Lilli Hanik was 1st with her speech and
Courtney Jeffiers was 4th with her speech in the
1998 Age Group. Lilli Hanik was 8th with her
ham in her age group. Lilli Hanik was 2nd overall
and Courtney Jeffiers was 8th overall in the 1998
Age Group.
Congratulations to all of the Spencer
County 4-Her’s that completed the country ham
project this year. Spencer County was well
represented at the Kentucky State Fair 4-H
Country Ham Show.
If you would like to be involved with the
4-H Country Ham Project next year, please
contact Connie Jeffiers or Mollie Tichenor before
November.
Lilli Hanik with State 4-H Officers
Beau Girdley
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
4-H DAIRY CATTLE Congratulations to Kelly Baird, Jack Baird,
Haley Butler, Sadie Janisko, and Shelby Butler for
exhibiting their Jersey’s at the Kentucky State Fair 4-
H and FFA Dairy Show. They did an outstanding job!
They not only showed their animals, but participated
in showmanship and the skill-a-thon contest.
Pictured is Haley Butler, Kelly Baird, Shelby
Butler, Jack Baird, and Sadie Janisko
Front Row – Future Show Girls Brynn Butler and
Reagan Butler
STATE FAIR LAWN
TRACTOR DRIVING
CONTEST Colton Todd participated in the KY State
Fair 4-H Lawn Tractor Contest on Wednesday,
August 28th. Congratulations to Colton for
representing Spencer County well and for
receiving 3rd place in the Junior Contest at the
state level!
Pictured is Colton Todd
STATE FAIR TRACTOR
DRIVING CONTEST Christopher Drury
participated in the KY State
Fair 4-H Tractor Operations
Contest on Thursday, August
29th. Congratulations to
Christopher for representing
Spencer County well!
Pictured is Christopher Drury
with Commissioner of
Agriculture Quarles and State
4-H Secretary.
Kentucky State Fair Dairy
Goat Show Congratulations to Adam Light, Logan Light,
Justin Pietz, and Adam Pietz for exhibiting at the 2016
Kentucky State Fair Dairy Goat Show. They all
participated in dairy goat classes, showmanship, and
skill-a-thon. In the skill-a-thon contest Justin Pietz
placed 5th in the junior division, Logan Light was 2nd
in the intermediate division and Adam Light was 1st in
the senior division. Adam Pietz exhibited the Grand
Champion Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat in the 4-H
Show with his junior doe. Congratulations to the
Light and Pietz families for exhibiting at the Kentucky
State Fair!
Pictured is Adam Light and Logan Light and
Justin and Adam Pietz.
Kentucky State Fair 4-H/FFA
Heifer Show Congratulations to Makala Hatzman for
participating in the 2016 Kentucky State Fair 4-
H/FFA Heifer Show. She showed her heifers and
participated in showmanship at the State Fair.
Way to go Makala!
Kentucky State Fair Poultry
Show Congratulations to Justin Pietz, Adam Pietz,
Ryan Tobbe, and Jackson Tobbe for showing their
poultry at the Kentucky State Fair. Best American –
Justin Pietz. Best English – Adam Pietz. Best Clean
Legged Single Comb – Ryan Tobbe. Way to go boys
on exhibiting your poultry at the 2016 Kentucky State
Fair.
Pictured: Ryan Tobbe and Adam and Justin Pietz.
Kentucky State Fair Rabbit
Show Congratulations Gabi Deetch, Kelly Herndon,
Noah Dunning, Stephanie Panter, Chloe Smith, Luke
Brewer, Connor Goodlett, Taylor Goodlett, Baylee
Todd, Jillian Dunning, and Erica Goodlett for
exhibiting at the 2016 Kentucky State Fair 4-H and
Youth Open Rabbit Show. Spencer County had a
great showing at the Kentucky State Fair Rabbit Show.
In the 4-H Show Baylee Todd, Luke Brewer,
and Gabi Deetch won their classes in the 4-H Show.
Luke Brewer was the Best of Breed with his
Netherland Dwarf. Gabi Deetch not only was the Best
of 4 Class, but Best in Show with her Britannia Petite.
In the Open Youth Show Gabi Deetch won
Best of Breed with her Britannia Petite. Erica
Goodlett won Best of Breed with her New Zealand in
the Open Youth Show.
Congratulations to all of the Spencer County
4-H Rabbit Exhibitors. If you are interested in getting
involved with the Furs and Feathers, Rabbit and
Poultry Club, with Spencer County 4-H, please contact
the Extension Office at 477-2217.
Spencer County Rabbit Exhibitors – Back Row –
Stephanie Panter, Gabi Deetch, Kelly Herndon,
Luke Brewer, and Noah Dunning. Front Row –
Erica Goodlett, Jillian Dunning, and Taylor
Goodlett. Not pictured – Chloe Smith, Connor
Goodlett, and Baylee Todd, and Luke Brewer –
Best of Breed – Netherland Dwarf
Gabi Deetch – Best in Show with Judges and
State 4-H Secretary Rebecca Hayes, Gabi Deetch
– Best of 4 Class and Best in Show – Britannia
Petite
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
MARKET GOAT
SHOW Congratulations to Spencer
County 4-H member, Connor
Goodlett, for participating in the
2016 Kentucky State Fair Market
Goat Show. Connor participated in
showmanship, market class, and the
skill-a-thon. This was his first year
showing goats and he loved it!
Pictured – Connor Goodlett
KY STATE FAIR HOG
SHOW Congratulations to all of the Swine Exhibitors
from Spencer County that participated in the 2016
Kentucky State Fair! In the Kentucky State Fair 4-
H/FFA Market Swine Show Makala Hatzman,
Madisyn Caudill, Courtney Jeffiers, Kelly Herndon,
Emily Herndon, Noah Dunning, Jenna Thompson,
Madison Goodlett, Casey Montgomery, Ethan
Thompson, Emily Truax, Desmond Stubbs, Beau
Girdley, Ryann Truax, Jillian Dunning, Taylor
Goodlett, Nash Girdley, and Noah Frank represented
Spencer County 4-H and FFA well in the all of their
classes.
Spencer County did well in market hog
showmanship. Courtney Jeffiers placed 1st in the 16-
18 year old age division with Makala Hatzman placing
3rd. Ethan Thompson was selected out of his class to
participate in the 9-11 year old final drive.
In the Market Hog Show Spencer County had
class champions, including Casey Montgomery and
Jenna Thompson. Casey Montgomery exhibited the
Champion Spot Market Hog and the Kentucky Proud
Champion Spot. Courtney Jeffiers exhibited the
Kentucky Proud York Champion.
In the Skill-a-thon Contest, Spencer County
did outstanding! In the Novice division Noah Frank
placed 5th and Nash Girdley was 7th. In the Junior
division Casey Montgomery was 1st and Ethan
Thompson was 7th. In the Intermediate division Jenna
Thompson was 10th. In the Senior division Courtney
Jeffiers was 1st. Congratulations for taking the swine
knowledge test at the State Fair and placing in your
divisions!
In the Novice Show Noah Frank and Nash
Girdley represented Spencer County well in
showmanship and in the market class. Spencer
County has a bright future in the swine barn with these
two young men!
In the 4-H/FFA Breeding Swine Show; Casey
Montgomery won the February Duroc Class. In the
Spot Show, Casey Montgomery won both the
February and March classes. Courtney Jeffiers also
won a class with her cross gilt. Congratulations to
Casey Montgomery for exhibiting the Champion
Duroc Gilt and Kentucky Proud Duroc Gilt. Casey
Montgomery also exhibited the Champion Spot and
Kentucky Proud Spot Gilt in the Breeding Show.
Courtney Jeffiers exhibited the Champion Cross Gilt
and Kentucky Proud Cross Gilt in the Breeding Show.
Congratulations to Courtney Jeffiers for exhibiting the
Supreme Champion Gilt at the Kentucky State Fair in
the 4-H/FFA Breeding Swine Show!
Not only did our youth do a great job in the
show ring, but they had an awesome display to
promote our program. They won the 4-H/FFA County
Herdsman for the top County Display in the Junior
Show.
Spencer County had an amazing State Fair. If
you are interested in the 4-H Livestock Club or
learning more about showing livestock, please contact
the Extension Office at 477-2217.
Courtney Jeffiers – showmanship
Group skill-a-thon (courtesy of Celeste
Communications)
Casey Montgomery Duroc Gilt Champion, Casey
Montgomery Spot Gilt Champion
Courtney Jeffiers Supreme Gilt with commercial
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
MARKET LAMB SHOW Congratulations to Spencer County 4-H and
FFA members, Sydney Warren, Zack Herndon, Hailey
Pawley, Georgi Herndon, and Darilyn Browning for
participating in the 2016 Kentucky State Fair Market
Lamb Show. In Market Lamb Showmanship Sydney
Warren won her class with Zack Herndon 2nd. They
each did an outstanding job in the market classes.
Darilyn Browning exhibited the Reserve Black Face
Cross Market Lamb and Sydney Warren exhibited the
Reserve Hampshire Market Lamb. Congratulations to
Sydney Warren for exhibiting the Reserve Kentucky
Proud Market Lamb at the Kentucky State Fair, which
is quite the honor!
Darilyn Browning, Sydney Warren, Zack Herndon,
and Georgi Herndon also competed in the State Fair
Youth Breeding Sheep Show. Sydney Warren won
her showmanship class. Darilyn showed her
Southdowns in the Youth Breeding Show. Georgi,
Zack, and Sydney showed their Black Face Cross
Sheep in this show. Zack Herndon had a class winner
in the breeding show.
Madison Warren and Brady Matherly
exhibited in the Novice Lamb Show. Congratulations
Madison and Brady for representing Spencer County
so well!
It was exciting year for the market lamb
project in Spencer County. Congratulations to all of
the 4-H and FFA Exhibitors for having an outstanding
show season this year!
Sydney Warren, Showmanship Winner. Darilyn
Browning with the Reserve Black Face Cross
Market Lamb.
Sydney Warren with the Reserve Kentucky Proud
Market Lamb and Reserve Champion Hampshire.
Brady Matherly in the Novice Show. Madison
Warren in the Novice Show.
SPENCER COUNTY MVP’S Congratulations to the 2016 Spencer
County MVP, Most Valuable Peer, Recipients:
Allie Roberts, Stephanie Keener, Sierra Knapper,
Alyssa Howie, Amber Hahn, Kelly Herndon,
Connor Foster, Joshua Dunkelberger, Navy Adam
Davis, Jaden Cannon, Deven Cannon, Shianne
Bonham, Kelly Baird, and Marissa Allen.
2016 State Shoot Spencer County’s 4-H Shooting Sports
Club was right on target at the 2016 4-H State
Shooting Sports Competition, bringing home first
place team trophies. This two-day competition
was at the Bluegrass Sportsman’s Club in
Wilmore on Saturday, September 10th, and at the
Kentucky Wildlife Management Center in Berea
on Sunday, September 11th.
In the Archery – Recurve Event in the 9-
11 Age Group Zach Pulliam placed 2nd as an
individual and as a 9-11 age team Zach Pulliam,
Kenny Sanders, Cooper Lyvers, and Erin Dunlap
took 2nd in the state. In the 12-14 Age Group
Drew Lyvers took 4th, Chase Goodlett was 6th,
Connor Trapp was 8th and Chris Sanders was 10th
individually. The 12-14 Team was 1st in the State
with team members Drew Lyvers, Chase
Goodlett, Conner Goodlett and Chris Sanders. In
the 15-18 Age Group the 15-18 Team placed 2nd
with team members Makayla Trapp, Jake Seigle,
Ben Dippel, and Max Dippel. Kenny Sanders,
Cooper Lyvers, Erin Dunlap, Leighanne Lyvers,
and Patrick Rood also participated in the Archery
– Recurve Event at State.
In the Archery – Bowhunter Event:
Cooper Lyvers, Erin Dunlap, Leighanne Lyvers,
Chase Goodlett, Drew Lyvers, Conner Trapp,
Penny Ryer, Jake Seigle, and Makayla Trapp
participated in this event.
In the Archery – Bare Event participants
include Erin Dunlap, Kenny Sanders, Cooper
Lyvers, Zach Pulliam, Hailey Clemens,
Leighanne Lyvers, Drew Lyvers, Chris Sanders,
Patrick Rood, Travis Clemens, Ben Dippel, and
Max Dippel.
In the Archery – Target Event Jake Seigle
placed 10th in the 15-18 age group as an
individual. Participating in the Archery – Target
Event were Penny Ryer, Travis Clemens,
Makayla Trapp, and Patrick Rood.
Hunter Montgomery placed 6th and
Conner Trapp placed 7th in the 12-14 Age Group
in Trap at State. The 12-14 Team took home 3rd
place with team members Hunter Montgomery,
Conner Trapp, Drew Lyvers, Leighanne Lyvers,
and Christian Nation. In the 15-18 Age Group
Ben Dippel and Max Dippel tied for 7th, Jake
Seigle tied for 8th, and Travis Clemens tied for 9th.
As a Team they took home 2nd place in State, with
team members Max Dippel, Ben Dippel, Jake
Seigle, Travis Clemens, and Makayla Trapp.
Krisenda Neeley and Patrick Rood also
participated in the 15-18 age group in trap.
Congratulations to all of the winners and
participants in the 2016 State 4-H Shoot! Thank
you to the dedication of all of the members,
coaches, families, and sponsors for making 2016 a
year for the record books! For more information
or if you are interested in joining the 4-H
Shooting Sports Club, please contact Tim Brewer
9-11 Archery Recurve 2nd Individual – Zach
Pulliam, 9-11 Archery Recurve 2nd place team –
Erin Dunlap, Zach Pulliam, Cooper Lyvers
(missing Kenny Sanders)
12-14 Archery Recurve 1st place team – Conner
Trapp, Drew Lyvers, Chase Goodlett (missing
Chris Sanders), 15-18 Archery Recurve 2nd place
Team – Makayla Trapp, Ben Dippel, Jake Seigle
(missing Max Dippel)
12-14 Shotgun 3rd place Team – Christian Nation,
Leighanne Lyvers, Drew Lyvers, Conner Trapp,
Hunter Montgomery with Tim Brewer, Spencer
County 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator
15-18 Shotgun 2nd place Team –Travis Clemens,
Max Dippel, Jake Seigle, Ben Dippel, Makayla
Trapp with Tim Brewer, Spencer County 4-H
Shooting Sports Coordinator.
Halloween Safety Halloween is one of the anticipated
holidays of the year for many people, but if a
child suffers from food allergies, it can be
downright frightful for them and their parents.
You can support children with food allergies and
other medical conditions by participating in the
Teal Pumpkin Project.
The project encourages individuals to help
raise awareness about food allergies and support
those who suffer from them. To participate you
can paint a pumpkin teal, the color of food allergy
awareness, and place it outside. If you don’t have
time to do so, you can print a free sign from the
Teal Pumpkin Project website and post it on your
house to let trick or treaters know you offer
nonedible treats rather than only candy. It is
available at http://www.foodallergy.org/teal-
pumpkin-project/download#.V-vZZsksC98.
Food allergies are a growing problem in
the United States with one in 13 children having
one. Some of the most common allergens like
nuts, milk, eggs, soy or wheat are also items
commonly found in candy. In addition to food
allergies, children with other medical conditions,
like celiac disease, may not be able to safely eat
some candies.
Some candies, particularly miniature or
fun-size versions, do not always list their
ingredients on the individual packages and could
contain different ingredients than larger versions.
This makes it difficult for parents to determine
which candies are safe for their child.
Finding cheap, nonedible treats is easier than you
think. Here are some ideas.
*Glow sticks
*Bubbles
*Spider rings
*Vampire fangs
*Stickers
*Halloween erasers
More information on Halloween safety is
available at the Spencer County Cooperative
Extension Service.
Educational programs of the Kentucky
Cooperative Extension Service serve all people
regardless of economic or social status and will
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic
origin, national origin, creed, religion, political
belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, pregnancy, marital status,
genetic information, age, veteran status, or
physical or mental disability.