SHERIDAN COUNTY NEWSLETTER

Nov. 4 - Shooting Sports Practice

Nov. 9 - Dog Workshop

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day - Office Closed

Nov. 18 - Shooting Sports Practice

Nov. 18 - 4-H Council Meeting

Nov. 28-29 - Thanksgiving - Office Closed

Deadline:

Dec. 2 - Holiday Maker Day Registration due

We are looking for a few new club leaders to help. Please contact the Extension Office if you are interested in helping out. Supplies and resources would be provided for you.

Seniors can apply for the Don and Martha Romeo scholarship application to be awarded $500. Applications will need to be turned into the Extension Office by December 1st. The scholarship application is below.

We had a packed house at the Achievement Banquet last Sunday. Thank you to all who came to support the 4-H program.

Achievement Application Winners:

• Louisa Scott - Beef and Goat pin
• Harper Scott - Beef Pin
• Louisa Scott - Overall Application Winner

Outstanding Members

• Intermediate - Louisa
• Junior - Harper

Diamond Clover Awards

• Level 2 - Aquamarine - Harper Scott
• Level 4 - Sapphire - Louisa Scott

Project Record Winners:

• Senior - Kinley Tausan
• Intermediate - Kiley Tausan
• Junior - Harper Scott

Jane Beguin Heart of 4-H Award was presented to Gary Sandage for his service as the Brand Inspector. He has been helping at the fair for over 45 years.

Outstanding 4-H Business was given to Shawn Combs. He spends time each year helping the youth auction their projects.

The 4-H Alumni was awarded to Nikki Haller. She has spent time the last couple of years to ensure the youth members had pictures for their buyers at the sale.

National Leadership Award was given to Lain Tausan. During Fair Lain was constantly spending time to helping out no matter what the task was. His quiet leadership style has demonstrated a great example to younger members.

Ultimate Senior Awards were presented to Lain Tausan and Braylynne McKimmey.

The newly elected Council members were:

• Gordon - Kaleigh Krebs
• Rushville - Chet Tausan
• Hay Springs - Brandon Jancik
• Youth - Jaxon Kearns, Kynsleigh Krebs, Lain Tausan, and Luke Laws

This year the Council decided to award Herdsmanship winners a $50 cash prize per species. Congratulations to all our exhibitors who were busy taking care of their animals all week at the fair.

• Swine - Jacob Dorshorst
• Sheep - Luke Laws
• Goat - Harper Scott
• Beef - Harper Scott
• Poultry - Emma Thompson
• Rabbit - Brylee Anderson

Start practicing with your dog now for County Fair. Katy Hughbanks is willing to come and help 4-H members with Dog Showmanship, Dog Obedience, and more on November 9th at the Extension Office at 9 am. Practice will probably last around one hour. Please contact the office if you are interested.

4-H Enrollment for the 2024-2025 year is NOW OPEN! Deadline for 4-H Enrollment will be June 15, 2024. Enroll at 4honline.com. Shooting sports members will need to enroll before participating. To be completely enrolled we will have to also have your yearly enrollment fee.

Get into the Holiday Spirit during this Holiday Maker Day event. Youth can pick 4 projects to complete. The event will be held on December 15th at the Sheridan County Extension Office from 2 to 4 pm. Registration is due December 2nd, they can be sent to Melissa at mmracek2@unl.edu or dropped by the office.

Calling all 4-H volunteers, local fair superintendents, parents and caregivers and any adult who wants to find THEIR spark through volunteering with 4-H!

You're invited to join us for one of our upcoming Volunteer Road Show events:

Hastings – November 12

Scottsbluff – November 14

Virtual – November 17

Lincoln – November 18

Norfolk – November 19

You'll discover new opportunities for your members, network with other volunteers, and build your skills working with youth. Session topics include:

North Central Region 4-H Volunteer Impact Study

County Fair Superintendent Training

Club Service Activities = Fair Exhibits

Animal and Livestock projects opportunities

Beyond Ready

A $15 registration fee covers a meal and all supplies.

Learn more and register at 4h.unl.edu/volunteer-road-show.

We are looking for adults and older youth to help at the December Maker Day on December 15th. If interested please contact Melissa Mracek at mmracek2@unl.edu or (308) 327-2312.

Year end is quickly approaching. As a reminder Year End Financial reports are due to the office by January 31st. The form can be found below.

These people are YOUR voice! Please contact any of them if you have an idea for a new or existing event or activity, have concerns with the program, or just want to have input in the decision-making process.

David Russell, Wendy Andersen, Michelle Heck, Nicole Janssen, Jake Scott, Kami Scott, Valerie Beel, Tim Campbell, Kris Stumpff, Melissa Mracek

4-H Council:
President - Zach Kearns

Vice President - EJ Frink

Secretary - Brad Beguin

Treasurer - Jackie Simonson
Members - Candace Nelson, Clint Vincent, Jace Stumpff, Brain Nelson, Ryan Paul
Youth Members: Kirsten Heck, Jaxon Kearns, Wyatt Feddersen, Kyler Vincent

Extension Board:
President - Matt Albrecht
Vice President - Caleb Peters
Secretary/Treasurer - Paige Stumpff
Members - Trevor Ginkens, Morgan Weyers

Sheridan County Extension Office:

Office Manager - Wendy Andersen

4-H Extension Educator - Melissa Mracek

Email: sheridan-county@unl.edu
Location: 800 S Loofborrow Street, PO Box 329, Rushville, NE 69360
Phone: 308-327-2312
Twitter: @SheridanCounty