East Middleboro 4-H Fair update

Hello All,

 

Due to the predicted possible hurricane for Friday and the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis from mosquitoes, the East Middleboro 4-H Fair will be open Saturday from 9 AM- 7PM and Sunday as scheduled.  Friday's activities have been canceled. The Middleboro Health Department has advised "all outside activities at dawn and dusk be canceled or rescheduled" due to EEE. 

 

The annual 4-H Auction for Friday and Saturday night will be postponed to Friday, October 8th and Saturday, October 9th. 

 

Saturday's activities will feature 4-H livestock and animals shows, static exhibits, exhibit tents and the Country Kitchen serving breakfast until 12.

 

Any questions, please call Plymouth County Extension at 781-293-3541.

 

Thanks,

 

Molly Vollmer
Extension Educator
Plymouth County Extension
266 High Street
Hanson, MA 02341
P: 781-293-3541
F: 781-293-3916
mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

 

 

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4H Award Ceremony

Tomorrow is the final day of the fair and the 4H award ceremony will be at 4 p.m. All 4H'ers need to be in show clothes: white shirt, tan pants, dark shoes and a belt.

It has been a great week and we are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! A big thank you to all the kids and parents who have helped out all week!

Thanks again!

Susan

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2010 MA 4-H Peter Stone Model Horse Contest

Hello County Educators and State 4-H Horse Advisory,

The Peter Stone model horse contest is once again being offered by the Massachusetts 4-H Horse Program. This contest recognizes the ideal 4-H horse. 4-Hers interested in nominating thier horse for this contest should fill out the registration form, complete the requirements on the form and mail it in by September 10, 2010.

The winner will have their horse made into a Peter Stone model horse.  The nomination form will also be available on the Massachusetts 4-H website under the forms section at 

http://mass4h.org/index.php/programs/animal-science/horses after August 23rd.

Please pass this information along to all of your horse project members.

Channon Ames

MA 4-H Equine Science Coordinator

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4H Auction on Friday, August 27th

Hello 4-H volunteers and members,

 

Please help spread the word and come support Plymouth County 4-H at the 4-H Auction during the Marshfield Fair on Friday, August 27th at 7 PM.  All proceeds from the 4-H Auction will support Plymouth County 4-H Programs at the Marshfield Fair and county wide.  Attached is a flyer with more info about the 4-H Auction.

 

Viewing of items and numbers will be given out starting at 5 PM.  Live Auction will start at 7 PM in the 4-H Show Ring.  There are some great items that will be available including tickets for concerts, sporting events and much more.  The Marshfield Fair is the largest fundraiser for the Plymouth County 4-H Program.  Please help us make this a successful event by spreading the word about the 4-H Auction.

 

Any questions, please contact me or the Plymouth County Extension Office.

 

Thanks,

 

Molly Vollmer
Extension Educator
Plymouth County Extension
266 High Street
Hanson, MA 02341
P: 781-293-3541
F: 781-293-3916
mvollmer@umext.umass.edu

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Fair Update

Fair Update

 

• The cows are healthy but it is in the best interest of the cows that they stay put at the farm.  Therefore, the cows will not be going to the Marshfield Fair this year.

• Help is still needed tomorrow (August 19^th) at the fairgrounds starting at 4 p.m.

• There is still a mandatory safety meeting at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds tomorrow night (August 19^th) as planned.

• Kids are encouraged to be at the fairgrounds for their shifts as well as sign up for demonstrations.

• If you have any questions, please email us.

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Updated Fair Shift Schedule

Last Updated August 16, 2010 at 3:11 p.m.

2010 4H Signup Schedule 816 311p

Boot cleaning info - Important

Jeff Chandler has asked that all the kids scrub their shoes that they wear at the barns, either at Oneils or Sue Schortmans.  You may also want to spray the bottom with a bleach/water solution to help kill germs.  He said to bring clean boots in a bag and put them on at cleanup day!  There will be a solution to clean the boots off before leaving.  Bagging and cleaning boots should also be done from now on when going to the farms.

 

If you have any questions, please email us.

 

Thanks,

 

Susan, Big Jim and Courtney

 

Fair Clean Up Day - August 14th

This Saturday, August 14th is Fair Clean Up Day at the Marshfield Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Then from 12 - 12:30 p.m. is a mandatory fair safety meeting.

 

If you haven't signed up for your shifts yet, an updated list will be available on Saturday.  Or feel free to check the blog and email us the shifts you would like to sign up for.  The blog has been updated and everyone should be able to view the schedule now.  Sorry if you were not able to view it earlier.

 

Sorry but there will not be a pool party.  We forgot that Jim and I have a fair meeting on Wednesday night.

 

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Tomorrow's meeting is cancelled

Tomorrow’s meeting will be cancelled there are some sick cows at the barn and health reasons we feel that we should not be at the barn! We will try to have a pool party at Peavey's house either Tues or wed night! Watch for another email soon when we have an update! If you have any questions plz give Jim, Courtney or myself a call please do not bother Mr. O’Neil at the farm!

Updated Fair Schedule

Below is the most up to date fair sign up schedule.

2010 4H Signup Schedule

Marshfield Fair shift schedule/info for 4H kids and parents

This year's shifts are listed below.  We would like each 4Her to do one of each shift for a total of four shifts.  There is an overlap of 15 minutes between shifts.  During the overlap each group will meet with the next group arriving so they can go over what went on during the shift.  You will need to sign out with the parent on duty before you leave.

 

• Shift 1 ~  8:00a-11:30a   Breakfast shift
• Shift 2 ~ 11:15a-2:00p    Lunch shift
• Shift 3 ~ 1:45p-5:00p      Snack shift
• Shift 4 ~ 4:45p-10:00p    Dinner shift

We would like to have 4 kids and 2 parents per shift.  Sign ups will start at Saturday's barn meeting.  A sample schedule is attached.  Please look at the fair schedule in advance so you do not sign up for a shift during your show or achievements.  Also be sure to check with your parents to make sure you can get to the shift or don't have another conflict. 

 

If you are unable to attend Saturday's barn meeting, you can email your requested shifts by replying to this email.  These requests will be filled in after Saturday's meeting.

 

If you sign up for a shift and can not make it, you should try to cover the shift and let Courtney, Jim or Susan know who the replacement is.  If you can not find a replacement we still need to know that you will not be there.

 

The schedule will be posted on the blog.  Also it will be available at the fair once it is completed.

 

Below are some of the show dates.  However, there may be additional times and dates depending on what you have signed up for.  Please check the fair handbook or website at http://www.marshfieldfair.org/book.htm.

 

• Dairy show Aug 22 12p
• Sheep show Aug 20 12p
• Beef show Aug 28 3p
• Goat show Aug 24 12p and 2p
• Camelids show Aug 23 3p
• Quiz bowl Aug 29 10a
• 4H day Aug 26th

Thanks for all your hard work.

 

Susan, Big Jim and Courtney

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Upcoming important dates & reminders

1. Saturday, August 7th ~ Barn meeting from 8:30-10 a.m.  We will be doing a clipping clinic and going over fair schedule.

 

2. Monday, August 9th ~ Monthly meeting will be held at Oneil Farm from 5:30-7 p.m...

 

3. Saturday August 14th ~ Marshfield Fair Clean Up Day from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the fairgrounds.  Followed by pizza and safety meeting from 12-12:30 p.m.

 

4. Thursday, August 19th ~ All animals will be arriving at the fairgrounds after 4 p.m. then there will be a fair safety meeting around 7:30 p.m. for all attending the fair.

 

5. Friday, August 20th ~ Marshfield Fair opening day.  All attending should be at fairgrounds by 7:30 a.m. on opening day!

 

6. A current list of items suggested for the fair is on the blog!

 

7. Posters must be submitted on August 21st from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the 4H dining area.  Must be on a subject related to the class entered, done on 14" x 22" exhibit board (1/2 piece of poster board).  Poultry posters must be in landscape format.

 

8. Project records must be submitted on August 21st from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the 4H dining area. 

We are still am looking for the results from the shows at Barnstable and also pictures for the blog.

We would appreciate it if the Barnstable and Westport fair books and first aid kits are brought to the meeting on Saturday.  We would like to restock the first aid kit and have the Marshfield Fair book completed.

 

Thank you,

 

Susan, Courtney and Big Jim

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