July/August - El Paso County Extension - Colorado State University

El Paso Paso County 4-H Newsletter County 4-H Newsletter 

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July/August 2012 

http://elpasoco.colostate.edu/index.htm 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 

Headlines 1‐3 

Reminders 3‐5 

County Fair 5‐7 

County Council 8 

Shooting Sports 8 

Tabletop 9 

Dog 10 

Small Animal 11 

Horse 11 

Livestock 11‐13 

Club Reports 14‐15 

Ads 15‐18 

4‐H is a community of 

young people across 

America who are 

learning leadership, 

citizenship, and life 

skills. 

Rockin' Donations—Waldo Canyon Fire! 

El Paso County 4‐H'ers‐‐you rock! We put out a call for donations to help, both 

animals and humans, and you resoundingly responded! I definitely learned 

one thing‐‐when asked to "fill a pickup", take the said pickup 

to get the donations. I took my SUV and its tires were squatting! 

But that's okay because it meant everyone responded! 

Through the partnership of El Paso County Farm Bureau and 

with Liberty Plains Church in Simla also picking up on the 

email request (thanks to our current CSU intern!), we packed 

my SUV to the top! My first stop was the temporary animal 

shelter on North Nevada, located in the new Freedom Expo 

Center. They were overjoyed to receive the nearly 300 

pounds of dog and cat food, plus kitty litter, that I had in my 

vehicle. I stopped off at KKTV‐11 News to unload a case of 

water and some snacks for the hard‐working news crew 4-Her Ethan 

Crosslin after dropping 

off a donation. 

there and they were deeply gracious. They wanted an address 

to send a thank you note, but I told them I would 

thank everyone on their behalf. So just know that everyone was so thankful! 

Then I thought I'd head to one of the Colorado Springs fire stations, so I went 

downtown to Station 1 and this is where the story gets even better. I personally 

know many of the firefighters battling, both on the county lines and 

within the city, as I am sure many of you do. I am a former volunteer firefighter 

and EMT and I fully understand their struggles and heartbreaks. So I 

pull into their parking lot and 8 city firefighters come streaming out of the fire 

station‐‐they were working on one of the trucks. They were excitedly chattering, 

"Donations! Someone is here with donations!" When I popped the cover 

on my SUV and revealed cases upon cases of water and Gatorade, plus boxes 

and boxes of snacks and sacks of fruit, they were nearly overcome. And I had 

no idea that one of the firefighters on call yesterday actually lives south of 

Ramah and we had become acquainted years ago. They firefighters told me of 

their fears Tuesday night in battling the fire storm in Mountain Shadows. 

Some had tears in their eyes. I had tears in my eyes. Folks, they were literally 

fearing for their lives, yet they stood their ground as best they could. They assured 

me the donations would be shared with those high in the hills and with 

their other city firefighters. They could not 

thank us enough. My day was made [June 28] 

because all of you made this happen! Be 

proud that you are part of El Paso County 4‐ 

H!!! I am and I love everyone of you who took 

and are taking the time to help out in whatever 

manner you can! 

Jean’s packed SUV! 

Jean Meinzer, 4‐H Club Leader

El Paso County 4-H Newsletter Page 2 

Headlines Continued 

Waldo Canyon Fire Efforts 

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to assist in various ways with this tragedy. If you would still like to offer 

assistance by volunteering services or supplies or housing for displaced animals please contact the Emergency 

Operations Center at 520-7883. 

Currently, horses are being staged at Norris Penrose Equestrian Center. However, due to the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo 

coming up they must be relocated by Friday July 6 th . I know they are looking for people to take in horses. My 

understanding is that the person housing the animals temporarily will NOT be responsible for feed. Please verify this 

and make arrangements with the animals owners on how feed and care will be provided. Other livestock species have 

only been minimally impacted. It has mostly been horses and small “pet” type animals. 

Over the past week every member of our staff has done shifts at the Emergency Operations Center at the Sheriff’s Department. 

We will be continuing to support the effort by staffing the Disaster Recovery Center which we will have a representative 

from our office there 7 days a week from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. until further notice. Please be patient with us as we 

will be delayed in responding to your calls and emails during this time. 

State 4-H Conference Highlights 

El Paso County had 17 youth and 3 adults represent us at the State 4-H Conference. The Conference is home to several 

State Contests. El Paso County was well represented and one of the few counties to be consistently recognized! 

Results were as follows: 

Sarah Laden Reserve State Champion in Horse Individual Demo 

Sarah Eustace Reserve State Champion in Horse Public Speaking 

Hippology Team 4 th Overall 

Livestock Judging Team 5 th Overall 

Horse Bowl Team Reserve State Champions 

Horse Judging Team Reserve State Champions 

Livestock Quiz Bowl Team Reserve State Champions 

Please congratulate our kids as everyone worked hard and had a lot of fun! 

(If I missed anyone else’s results please let me know and I will be sure they are properly recognized in the next issue 

however these were the only results that were turned into me following the Conference.—Jonathan Vrabec) 

Straw and Water Bottle Rocket Contests 

OPEN TO ALL 4-H’ERS – The Straw Rocket and Water Bottle Rocket Contests will be held on July 20 th (Exhibit 

Judging Day), in the afternoon, inside and outside of the Whittemore Building respectfully. IT’S FREE! Junior and 

Senior winners in both contests will be eligible to compete at the State Fair straw rocket and water bottle rocket 

contests. Premiums are given to the top three winners in both age groups for both contests. For specific requirements 

on these contests, go to http://elpasoco.colostate.edu/youth/default.htm, select “County Fair Information” and scroll 

down and select “2012 Tabletop Project Exhibit Requirements.” 

Registration will be held the morning of Exhibit Day in the Whittemore Building. Materials will be available for 

participants to make their own straw rockets in the Whittemore Building. Participants in the water bottle contest must 

bring their own water bottle(s) with them to the fair, but some building supplies will be available to turn their water bottles 

into rockets, or they may make their water bottle rockets at home (just be sure to follow the requirements specified 

in the rules). Participants in both contests may “practice” with their rockets in the morning. Again, both contests will be 

held in the afternoon, July 20 th at the Whittemore Building. For further questions, contact Les & Deanna Mann at 528- 

5969. 

We need people to help assist with these activities! We will train you! Please contact Deanna if you are available 

to help on the 20th!


“What’s Your H?” 

The Colorado 4-H Program is developing a new marketing campaign called "What's Your H?" It will allow everyone 

who's interested to learn which of the 4 H's they most identify with. Are you a Head, Heart, Hands, or Health person? 

We’re asking for your help in voting on the logo!!! We need all votes to submitted by July 6. The link to place your vote 

is: http://www.colorado4h.org/poll.php 

We are also looking for short, written testimonials about which H you most identify with and why to use in our campaign. 

If you want to participate, please send your H testimonial to sflorez@co.arapahoe.co.us by Friday, July 6TH! 

Here is my H: While I have never been an athletic person or the type to mix up a green smoothie for breakfast, health is 

definitely my H! I truly believe that without your health, you have nothing. Besides, being healthy can be really fun and 

delicious! I stay active by mountain biking in the summer and skiing in the winter. I love agriculture and my favorite 

part of agriculture is tasting all of the wonderful things it produces! I especially love trying new fruits and vegetables, as 

well as new varieties of the things I already enjoy. In addition to being fun and delicious, focusing on my health allows 

my head, heart and hands to be more productive. ~Devin Engle, 4-H Program Assistant, El Paso County 

Reminders 

State Fair Contests 

Champions of county competitions (Performing Arts, Creative Cooks, Cake Decorating, Demonstrations, Shooting 

Sports, Dog Show, Rocket Fly Day and Fashion Revue) may enter the State Fair contests subject to the rules and 

regulations of these contests. Competition dates for these contests are posted on http://colorado4h.org. 

Do not send the entry forms directly to the State. Information with complete details will be sent throughout July to all of 

those who are eligible to compete. Entry forms should be completed and returned to the Extension Office in a timely 

manner. Entries for shooting sports and dog will be coordinated by the appropriate advisory committees based on the 

results of the county competition. 

State Wide 4-H Leaders Forum to be held in El Paso County 

The Fall State Wide Leader Forum and Training will be held at Skyview Middle School September 28 th and 

29 th . Both Organizational and Project Leaders should mark their calendars and plan to attend this great educational 

opportunity. Contact Jonathan at jonathanvrabec@elpasoco.com if you would like to register. 

4-H Dress Code IN EFFECT! 

I would like to remind everyone that the 4-H dress code is in effect whenever at ANY 4-H function including 

club sponsored horse shows and livestock shows. Any activity that you attend as part of 4-H you should 

remember that you are representing your family, yourself and your county so dress appropriately as outlined in 

the dress code! This includes family members and friends who might also be attending the event! The Dress 

code is posted online so please review it. It is not just the club or the individuals who host the event job to in 

force the dress code but ALL 4-H leaders who are present.


Reminders 

All Animal & Shooting Sports Record Books 

Small Animal, Dog, Horse, Livestock and (NEW THIS YEAR) Shooting Sports Record books are due to the extension 

office graded from the club/project leaders on September 10th. Your clubs/project leaders will require you to hand the 

books into them at an earlier date so that they have time to grade them, before handing them in to the office. I would like 

clubs to hand their books in together so please do not bring your book into the extension office and drop it off. It will 

only be accepted from your club or project leader. Ungraded books will also not be accepted. Leaders please grade all 

books as having the feedback to your members assists in the learning process. Remember books must receive a score of 

at least 70% in order for the member to complete the project. If the book is unsatisfactory the club or project leader will 

hand it back to the member and ask them to make the needed corrections to bring the grade up. If that is not completed 

by the time the books are due to the extension office then the unsatisfactory grade will count and you will not complete 

the project. 

Regarding animal books, the policy has NOT changed and is the same as the last several years. ONLY put one project 

area per book (in other words you put both your market sheep in one book and put your breeding sheep in a separate 

book and put your market swine in a different book). Do not put everything in one book it causes difficulty when grading. 

They must be separated by project areas (i.e. breeding and market are different project areas as is species). Remember 

for some projects a supplement is required and is also available on the website. Also you may find it helpful to also 

download the e-record Users Guide for Livestock/Horse e –Records also available at the same site and location as the 

record books are. It will have helpful information you can use to assist you in filling the books out. 

Leaders when you get questions please refer to the Policies For Success Document on the website and review the 

Record Book Policy. Score sheets are posted on our county web site and can be used as a guide by the members to help 

complete the books. 

Remember all books MUST receive at least a 70% after being graded or the member will receive an incomplete for their 

project. I would suggest whoever grads the books collect them in mid August and grade them with enough time that 

they may be handed back to an individual who receives less than a 70% on them so that they have a chance to bring their 

score up before being handed into the Extension Office by the second Monday in September. 

Which e record should you be using???? 

• All Livestock (Alpaca/Llama, Beef, Dairy Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Rabbit, and Poultry) and Horse projects use 

the Livestock & Horse e‐Record (Juniors 8 ‐ 10, Intermediates 11 ‐ 13, Seniors 14 ‐ 18). 

• Dog and Cat use the Pet/Exotic Animal e‐Record. 

• All non‐animal projects use the Family and Consumer Science or General Project e‐Record. 

E‐Records can be found online at: http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.php 

E record supplements?? 

There are only a few project areas that use a supplement, in addition to the e‐Record. 

All breeding animals need to use the breeding supplement. 

All shooting sports projects need to use the specific discipline supplement and the inventory worksheet 

Dog projects need to use the supplement 

Family and Consumer Science/General Project e‐Records are posted with the supplement attached if necessary 

Many projects require a ―Specific Project Information Page to be completed. Make sure you refer to the Exhibit 

Requirements for each project you are taking to make sure you complete all the requirements.


Reminders 

2012 Colorado 4-H Truck Raffle Procedures 

Profitable and Easy Fundraiser! Tired of selling things people don’t want? Tired of tiny profits? Tired of complex 

fundraisers? 

How about selling something cheap that everyone wants with a fabulous return?!?! 

This year, CSU Extension 4-H in El Paso County will be participating in a state-wide truck raffle! Participants could 

also win hundreds of dollars in cash prizes! This year we want a winner in El Paso County… think of the 

AWESOME publicity! Also the county which sells the most tickets is awarded a prize each year at LDC. The Colorado 

State University Extension’s 4-H Members in El Paso County directly benefits from the Colorado 4-H Foundation by 

receiving $5000-$7500 annually. 

Here is what you need to know to get involved! 

Prices: $5 for a single ticket, or $20 for a “pack” of 5 tickets. 

Profit: Clubs/committees receive 20% of their sales! That means for every single ticket you sell, your club/committee 

gets $1.00! For every “5 pack” you sell, your club/committee gets $4.00! 

Prizes: 

1. Grand prize: 2012 Ford F-150 XLT 4 x 4 Super Crew Pickup Truck 

2. 2nd $950 Cash 

3. 3rd $750 Cash 

4. 4th $500 Cash 

5. 5th $250 Cash 

Drawing: Held September 22, 2012 in Fort Collins, CO. Winners need not be present to win! 

County Fair Information 

4-H’er Fair Passes Available 

All currently enrolled 4-H members will receive a free week long fair pass from their club leader. Most of 

them should have been handed out already. If you have not yet received yours, contact your club leader. Parents 

and volunteers must purchase passes through the County Fair Office 520-7880. 

Judge’s Assistants Needed for Exhibit Day 

Parents – can you volunteer to help us our on Exhibit Day at the County Fair? This event takes place on 

Friday, July 20. Adult Assistants (21 years of age and older) are needed to be spend the day with the judge 

getting them the correct projects, handling their score sheets, and supporting them to make sure they can focus 

on being a high quality judge. It is a really fun way to volunteer and learn more about 4-H. We will train you, 

no experience necessary! It will be a volunteer commitment from about 8:00am to 3:00pm. If you are able to 

help, please contact Maureen Bergenfeld at maureen.bergenfeld@gmail.com or 522-0347. 

FREE 4-H Appreciation Dinner to Honor ALL 4-Hers at Fair! 

You and your family are invited to join us on Monday, July 23 at 6:30pm in the Whittemore Building at the 

El Paso County Fair for the 4-H Appreciation Dinner! Monday is 4-H and FFA day at the fair! Bring your 

families and come celebrate with your fellow 4-Hers— enjoy the fair, enjoy some good food, and show your 

4-H pride!



Club Banners for County Fair 

If your club has a banner or sign, please bring it to the fair! Clubs with a banner may bring those to the 

Whittemore Building on Friday, July 20 by noon for display on the north end of the building. Banners need to 

be ready to be displayed – they need to have a sturdy string or small diameter rope for hanging. Banners can 

be picked up on Sunday, July 29 from 9:00am to noon. 

County Fair Exhibit Requirements (AKA Rules or Premium Lists) 

The 2012 4-H County Fair Exhibit Requirements are posted on http://elpasoco.colostate.edu. Please download 

and review the appropriate sections for the various projects you are in. Familiarizing yourself with these prior 

to coming to County Fair will help you to avoid a lot of confusion as County Fair can be very overwhelming. 

When you open these documents, make sure you review your project area section, all general rules, and 

the schedule. 

Traffic flow at County Fair 

Entry into and out of the fairground to load and unload projects can be tricky during county fair. Here is some 

information to assist you: 

Large Livestock (cattle, sheep, hogs and goats), Poultry, Rabbits, Llamas and Miniature Horses: 

At no time (including on load out day Sunday after fair) should large livestock trailers be brought into the fairground 

through the normal gates. Large Livestock (cattle, sheep, hogs and goats), Poultry, Rabbits, Llamas 

and miniature horses should all be brought in and unloaded and loaded by entry through the livestock entry 

gate. It is located on the north side of the fairgrounds just west of the traditional north gate many of you are 

used to using the rest of the year. During county fair that north gate is for handicap, pedestrian and special use 

and staff entry so only enter through the gate indicated for livestock. Also please stay on the road unless otherwise 

directed. You will exit the south end of the fairgrounds. Please close any unstaffed gates you pass 

through behind you! Unload your animals and supplies quickly. Do not leave your trailer unattended. If you 

have large heavy equipment or cages to unload please ask for assistance to expedite the unloading process. It 

is highly recommended for people with large amounts of equipment to set it up on Thursday or Friday prior to 

the stare of county fair so that only animals will need to be unloaded during the designated times. Following 

the fair load out of none sale animals CAN NOT begin until 9 a.m.! 

Horses, Dog, Cavy and Tabletop projects 

These project areas should enter and exit the fairground through the East Entrance and park in your designated 

areas. Do not block roadways or building entrances. 

Showmanship Attire 

To prepare for showmanship, there are sometimes dress code requirements depending on the 

species. For example, Dairy Cattle exhibitors are required to wear white shirts (blouses) and 

white or black pants for all classes, including showmanship. Dairy Goat exhibitors also have 

a recommended dress code. For all other livestock exhibitors, a neat, unwrinkled shirt 

(usually with a collar) and nice, long pants/jeans are acceptable, along with close-toed, 

leather shoes.



2012 County Fair Rules 

The 2012 4-H County Fair Exhibit Rules and Requirements and entry forms are posted on 

http://elpasoco.colostate.edu. Please go to the 4-H page and then follow the County Fair information link. 

Please download the appropriate sections for the various projects you are in. These should be reviewed prior 

to attending county fair so you know what is expected! 

Horse Members 

Do not forget to be eligible to show at the county fair you must have shown the project horse in a class and 

taken the written test at least once during the show season at an Advisory Committee sanctioned 4-H 

horse show. NOTE: Showing at a “closed show” that was open only to those in the member’s club does 

not qualify a member to register for the County Fair 4-H Horse Show. If a member wishes to show a 

second project horse at County Fair, it must have been used in at least one class at an Advisory 

Committee sanctioned 4-H Horse Show. 

Livestock REMINDERS!!!!!! 

Do not forgot to come to fair with a health check. You must get a health check on all large livestock projects 

coming to the fair and have it with you at the gate before you are able to unload! 

Livestock and Small Animal Barn Hours 

The livestock barns will close each evening at 10:00 p.m. and reopen at 6:00 a.m. each day for Large 

Livestock and at 8 a.m. for Small Animals . The 4-H Livestock Superintendents will be responsible for closing 

and reopening the barns each day. Please plan accordingly and have all chores and feeding done before 10:00 

p.m. 

County Fair Clean Up-Day 

On cleanup day Saturday July 14 th starting at 8 a.m. all clubs are expected to help. Clubs must check-in with 

species superintendent or be eliminated from Clean Barn Awards. Please mark your calendars now and make 

arrangements to participate. 

Stall Cleaning at the 2012 County Fair 

The Beef Barn and Swine Barn are still available for bid. Please get your clubs bid in ASAP! The bid should 

be made in the form of per exhibitor per barn. Groups or clubs interested in cleaning stalls following county 

fair as a fundraiser for their club or organization must submit bid. If you have questions please contact 

Jonathan at jonathanvrabec@elpasoco.com. The bid should be made in the form of per exhibitor per barn.


County Council News 

Photo Slide Show 

Clubs start taking pictures now for the photo slide show that will be presented at the Awards Nights. The 

County Council will compile the photos into a digital year book so start taking picture to assure your club is 

included. Pictures can be taken either digitally or with a regular camera and handed in by September 13 th to 

the Extension Office or their County Council Rep to hand in at the next County Council Meeting in August. 

Shooting Sports News 

Shooting Sports at the Fair 

On Wednesday, July 25 the Shooting Sports Advisory Committee will be hosting an air rifle booth and an 

archery booth at the Fair! Come out and learn how to safely shoot an air rifle! Bring your friends so they can 

give shooting sports a try too! On Thursday, July 26 at 6:30pm, the Shooting Sports Awards Ceremony will 

commence. Be sure to attend so that you can find out how you did at the County Competition! For those of 

you who qualify to compete at the State Fair, be on the lookout for emails from the Shooting Sports Advisory 

Committee. You will need to pay your registration fee for State Fair quickly or else your spot will be passed 

on to an alternate. 

Shooting Sports E‐Records (POLICY CHANGE!) 

Be sure you bring your completed Shooting Sports E‐Record with your tabletop display for fair. Also, ALL 

shooting sports record books (whether they are used at fair with a tabletop exhibit or not) should be turned 

into your project leader to be graded or re‐graded in August/September, and then turned by the project 

leader to the Extension Office by on Monday, September 10 just like the animal record books. This way the 

Shooting Sports Advisory Committee can verify your completion and include your record book score in some 

new awards for overall achievement, regardless of whether or not you submitted a tabletop exhibit at fair. 

You can download a copy of the E‐Record at http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.php . 

Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Raffle 

Thanks to everyone who took part in the SS Raffle! The winners are: 

1st Place (CZ American Redhead 12 ga. Shotgun) - Todd Clerkin of Pueblo 

2 nd Place (CZ American Bolt Action .17HRM) - Jason Pitts of Pueblo West 

3 rd Place (Rapid Reticle Rifle Scope) - Ted Brooks of Parker 

4 th Place (Stealth Cam Shadow) - Kelli Tate of Manzanola 

5 th Place (Lodge Cast iron 8qt Dutch oven) - Melinda Parker of Meeker 

Winners of a case of Federal Shotgun Shells 

from Rocky Mountain Shooter Supplies: 

Monty Uyemura of Wray 

Justin Winslow of Burlington 

Dustin Foster of Hotchkiss 

Paul Schmidt of Fleming 

Robert Davis of Aurora 

Winners of a Brick of Federal .22 shells from Rocky 

Mountain Shooter Supplies: 

Bill Gramm of Burlington 

Bob Bales of Lewis 

Kurt Tate of Manzanola 

Larry Hughes of Parker 

Jessie Farias of Delores


Tabletop News 

Tabletop Advisory Committee News 

Our final meeting of the Tabletop Committee made final preparations for the fair. Judges and their assistants 

are being secured. If you are interested in helping, call Maureen Bergenfeld (522‐0347). We are asking 

clubs who have members in tabletop projects to help in the Whittemore Bldg for a few hours during the fair. 

If you can set aside those few hours, please call David McIntosh at 330‐7750. Every club needs to help. 

Clean‐up of the Whittemore Bldg is Tuesday, July 17th, at noon. Bring your rags and buckets to help wash 

down the risers. Cloverbuds are surprisingly very good workers. We will also move the risers in place for 

judging and set up judging tables. Strong men and women, we need you too. Fashion Revue will be at the 

Extension Office. Commentaries are due the 28th of June. If you would like to MC the Revue, contact Maureen. 

See you all at the fair. 

Which E‐record Should You Be Using? 

Please remember, members must complete an E‐Record for every project they are enrolled in. Many 

projects require a Specific Project Information Page or Supplement to be completed, so be sure you are using 

the correct E‐Record. You can download the E‐Record you need from this website 

http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.php. You may find it helpful to also download the 

various e‐Record Users Guide, also available at the same site and location as the record books are located. It 

will have helpful information you can use to assist you in filling the books out. 

What should I bring with me to Exhibit Day? 

The Tabletop Exhibit Requirements (AKA Premium List) will tell you exactly what you need to bring with you 

for each project you are exhibiting. All projects require an E‐Record. Some also require a display board, 

object, additional documentation, pictures, etc. 

Exhibit Day Interview Schedule 

We will soon be posting the Tabletop Interview Schedule on the County Fair Information page on the county 

website. We will send all Tabletop members an email when it is complete. Be sure you are EARLY for ALL of 

your interviews! 

Tabletop Exhibit Pick Up 

Tabletop exhibits should be picked up at the Whittemore building on Sunday, July 29 from 9 am until noon. 

Champion projects that will be going on to State Fair will be annotated with a state fair sticker and will have 

a sheet of instructions stating when the project should be brought back to the Extension Office for delivery 

to State Fair. It will also include information on proper wrapping for safe delivery. If you cannot pick up your 

project, please make arrangements for someone who is going out to the Fairgrounds on Sunday to pick up 

your project for you. Those projects that are not picked up will be left at the Fairgrounds. You will need to 

contact the Fair Office at (719) 520‐7880 to make arrangements to pick up projects that are left at the 

Fairgrounds. 

Fashion Revue Practice 

There will be a Fashion Revue Practice on Monday, July 16th at 1:00pm in the Auditorium at the Extension 

Office. Please plan to attend if you are participating in Fashion Revue this year!


Dog News 

Dog Info for County Fair 

Don't forget in order to show at County Fair, you must have attended at least one dog show prior to County 

Fair. In addition, a copy of the score sheet from the show you attended is due to our extension office a week 

prior to the state of County Fair. Don't delay, get them in ASAP! If you have shown at multiple shows prior to 

fair, please send copies of ALL show score sheets! We will use your very best score and combine it with your 

county score to determine who qualifies for State Fair. We will use all of your score sheets to determine end 

of the year awards for Achievement Celebration. You may fax, email, mail, or drop off your score sheets at 

our office. 

Expect Changes at Fair 

This year Showmanship and Obedience will be earlier than usual. Check‐in will start at 9:00am and the show 

will begin at 10:00am on Sunday, July 22. We are trying to find ways to accommodate more dogs and room 

for spectators, which might mean fewer rings, so the show might run a little longer than usual. Rally and 

Agility will take place on Friday, July 27 in Owens Arena (Livestock Arena) just as it did last year. We hope 

this will provide ample room for participants and spectators. Come prepared to have a good time! 

Which E‐record Should You Be Using? 

Please remember, members must complete an E‐Record for every project they are enrolled in. For the Dog 

Project, members must use the 4‐H Pet Animal Project E‐Record found at 

http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.php. You may find it helpful to also review the accompanying 

score sheet as well so that you understand how you will be judged. 

Canine Good Citizen 

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) dog project has been very busy this summer. Nine new dogs were certified as 

CGC dogs on 3 June. Since then we have visited an assisted living facility, The Bridge, on 23 June. We all met 

in a common room and were able to introduce ourselves, provide a demonstration, and meet with all the 

residents that came to see us. We had a great time, the residents were all glad to see us, enjoyed the demonstrations, 

got a laugh here and there, and in general were a joy to be with. 

We then went to the Union Printers Home. This was a very different visit, we were taken to three of the 4 

floors and met with individual residents – it was a bit of whirlwind visit. There were 7 kids and 9 dogs and we 

had just a couple of minutes with each of the residents. The residents were appreciative and responded very 

well to the dogs and kids. I do believe it was a genuine highlight of their day and made us all aware of the 

value of our visits. 

We still have 2 visits to go: one with Brookdale Place (2 July) and another with Winslow Court (11 July). Both 

of these visits will be in a common room so we will be able to demonstrate some of the skills the kids and 

dogs have learned.


Small Animal News 

Small Animal Advisory Committee Meeting Report 

At our last SAAC meeting, we made final decisions for the upcoming fair. We delegated who would run the 

front unloading gate from 8‐Noon, finalized our best in show and reserve in show plaques, and discussed 

passport day and barn tours. During our public comment time, we had a rabbit parent wanting to make a 

storage area in the rabbit barn that would hold 5 and 18 gallon tubs that would be rented out. 

Our committee voted to allow this shelving project to take place. Our next SAAC meeting will be on August 

23 at 6:30pm at the TEC building. 

Samantha Taylor, Secretary 

Horse News 

El Paso County 4‐H Horse Judging Team Reserve State Champions 

The Horse Judging Team competed at State 4‐H Conference on June 20 th and earned Reserve State 

Champions!! Congratulations to the entire team of Zac Abushaban, Sarah Laden, Dillon Martin and Sarah 

Eustace! Sarah Eustace was 3 rd high individual overall and won a $500 Scholarship to CSU while Dillon Martin was 6 th 

high individual overall and was awarded a $250 Scholarship to CSU. 

Next CONTEST‐ AQHYA WORLD SHOW CONTEST August 6 th in Oklahoma City! 

Attention Horse owners 

Dr. DeAngelo of Calhan Veterinary Clinic would like to donate $10.00 for every horse float to El Paso County 4‐H Horse 

Advisory Committee. This program will run from now until September 30, 2012. You must mention that it is for 4‐H 

for the donation to be made! 

You may schedule your appointment by calling: 719‐347‐2702. 

Livestock News 

Free Lamb and Steer Showmanship Clinic July 7 th 

Leaders and Members, Please share this information with others in the Sheep projects and Beef Projects (Breeding and Market) 

We have lined up a Free Showmanship Clinic for July 7 th at the Fairgrounds in Calhan. 

Sheep will go from 9 a.m. until 10:30 and Beef will be from 10:30‐noon. 

This is a hands on clinic so you will need to bring an animal to practice with. 

Our clinician will be Kendal Sedman, She lives and has grown up on a ranch in Carpenter WY. She raises club lambs, show steers 

and breeding cattle with her family!! She has been showing since she was two years old, and has exhibited cattle, sheep and hogs 

at the local, county, state, and national levels! Being a part of the agriculture industry is a dream and a passion of hers, and she 

enjoys assisting others progressing in the agriculture industry. She was also a member of the NJC Livestock Judging Team. 

Please take advantage of this great opportunity for some pointers and assistance before county fair! 

Please let us know if you plan to participate in the clinic by noon on Friday July 6 th . You may RSVP by emailing me back or by calling 

520‐7685. We need at least 15 members between the two clinics to hold the clinic so do not wait to call. Let me know as soon as 

possible. Thanks



Remember Health Certificates 

All Livestock (goats, sheep, hogs and cattle) Exhibited at the El Paso County Fair must be accompanied by an 

official health certificate individually identifying each animal issued within 30 days before the weigh‐in at 

fair. All Exhibitors should contact their local Vet to obtain the required health certificate. 

Furthermore, All Swine must originate in herds not known to be infected with pseudo rabies and be accompanied 

with heath certificates. Pseudo rabies tests are not required on swine as long as they originate from a 

free heard. 

Please check the El Paso County Fair Livestock Rules of Exhibition requirements for more specifics. 

Pork Quality Assurance Recertifying Procedures 

In order to renew your PQA certification the youth will need to come to the Extension Office and take a 

written test. They must pass the test with a 70%. If they do not pass with a 70% they may attempt to test 

out once more. If the two tests yield unsuccessful results, then the youth will not be able to exhibit at the 

county fair. Tests will be graded once a week and you will be notified of the results. Again this is only for 

those 

renewing their PQA certification. All initial PQA certifications must have been accomplished by attending an 

MQA Workshop earlier in the year. Please call Mendy @ 520‐7689 or email 

extension4hintern@elpasoco.com 24 hours in advance to make arrangements to take the test. 

Everyone Else is Doing it!!! 

Ethics is an important part of livestock projects in 4‐H. Ethics is often described as doing the right thing even 

when no one else is looking. The 4‐H program strives to teach 4‐H youth to make ethical decisions, and we 

have placed a high priority on ethics education. Across the country, from major stock shows to county fairs, 

livestock ethics is stressed and enforced. 

The El Paso County Fair is no different. We will continue to offer workshop opportunities, such as Livestock 

Ethics workshops, Meat Quality Assurance programs and to educate 4‐H youth, families and leaders about 

making ethical decisions regarding 4‐H livestock projects. We work hard to ensure that all policies and 

procedures are adhered to but it is everyone’s responsibility. 

When in doubt about whether an action is crossing the ethics line, a great source to review is the IAFE Code 

of Show Ring Ethics. This code can be found in the El Paso County Premium Book and online at: 

www.fairsandexpos.com ―Resources, ―IAFE Documents and ―IAFE Showring Code of Ethics. 

Also, Colorado Statute 18‐9‐207. Tampering or drugging of livestock provides an extensive definition of 

―tampering, including but not limited to such practices as: use of prohibited drugs, treatment of livestock 

resulting in adulteration of subsequent meat products, injection and administration of substances for the 

purposes of deception or cosmetic purposes, manipulation of tissues, inhumane treatment, the addition of 

foreign objects to an animal’s hide, and illegal substitution of another animal. To read Colorado Statute 

18‐9‐207. Tampering or drugging of livestock in its entirety and for exact wording, go to: 

http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/sl1995/sl_233.htm



USDA Scrapie Regulations 

The USDA’s Scrapie Eradication Program will be enforced at the 2012 El Paso County Fair. This regulation requires 

sheep and goats to have Scrapie ID (flock ID) ear tags that list their flock of origin. Animals required to have Scrapie 

tags are: 

Sheep 

All breeding sheep regardless of age 

All wethers 18 months and older 

All ewes shown as market lambs 

Goats 

All breeding goats regardless of age 

All wethers 18 months and older 

All does shown as market goats 

Exception: Registered goats (meat and dairy) may use legible tattoos with Breed Registration Numbers (in place of 

Scrapie tags). Registration papers must be provided for verification. Illegible tattoos must be replaced with a USDA 

Scrapie ID tag. 

A purchased animal should have the seller’s Scrapie tag. An animal you raised should have your Scrapie tag. Tags can 

be requested by calling USDA at (866) 873‐2824. 

Lost Ear Tags 

Each year we have a number of animals across all species who lose their ear tags for various reasons (fall out, 

rip out or must be cut out due to infection). As soon as you realize your project animal has lost its ear tag you 

should notify your superintendent and or the extension office. They will then make arrangements to come out 

and retag your animal. It is best if you are able to find your old tag and have it available for the superintendent. 

Attention Swine Project Members 

A 4-H swine project member recently asked about shaving hogs for fair, i.e. what judges like to see. Judges like to see a 

little longer length of hair on hogs -- no less than 1/2 inch. You can shave them a little closer on the face and belly, if 

you like, but use a guard that leaves 1/2 inch on the rest of the body but any and all shaving of hogs must be completed 

prior to coming to county fair. Once at the fair no shaving or clipping of hogs is permitted 

Livestock Achievement Award 

LIVESTOCK PROJECT LEADERS and MEMBERS- Although there is NOT a clinic requirement we do 

have a incentive program. Information on that is posted on the county 4-H web site under the Livestock 

Program link and all educational clinics, jackpot/ prospect shows can count for that. Please be sure to track 

that information so your members get credit for their accomplishments and participation. This form has 

been up-dated to better reflect achievements and participation. If you printed one off earlier in the year to 

start tracking, please print a new one off. It can be found at 

http://elpasoco.colostate.edu/youth/Livestock%20Program/LivestockAchievementAward.pdf


Club News 

Golden Prairie May/June Activities 

by Kyle Mooty 

Our May meeting was filled with a large number of demonstrations. Emma Alvey explained how every horse gives 

warning signs, how to read their body language, and react accordingly. Madison Unruh’s “Horses in Motion” demo was 

on the various horse gaits. Zachary Smith described the function and parts of a goat’s digestive system. Jessica Correll 

described the various body parts of a horse using an American Quarter Horse picture for an example. Darcie Brezinski 

taught us about guinea pigs and the various items needed for their care, housing, and feeding. Cambria Oldenberg 

helped us to understand what to look for in the conformation of a horse. Courtney Block-Smith described the top ten 

horse breeds and their characteristics. Jarick Brezinski taught us about how to be safe around guns. 

If you were traveling along Highway 24 on Sunday May 20th, you might have noticed people walking in the ditches 

along the trail with black bags. Golden Prairie 4-H was doing a community service project cleaning up trash along the 

trail. We had a lot of fun getting to know each other while we were working. I think the neatest non-trash items we 

found were a baby horny toad and an antelope skeleton. The strangest items that were found were a baby basket, a light 

switch, and Ford F-350 owner’s manual. We all had a good time while we were making the community cleaner. 

In our June meeting, we finished up our demonstrations. Tori Coleman instructed us on what the Hunter Jumper class is 

and described the activities included in this category. Ezri Wright’s topic was entitled “Pony Picnics”. She described 

various good and bad treats for horses. Shane Manyik discussed in detail the 10 basic rules of gun safety. He also 

demonstrated the proper use of protective eye glasses and ear gear. 

We are all looking forward to our next big adventure: The El Paso County Fair! Good Luck to all of the participants. 

Mount Herman General 4-H Club 

Last month’s 4-H meeting was held on May 17 th , 2012, at Bear Creek Elementary School at 7:00 p.m. Barrie Town led 

the Pledge of Allegiance and Summer Town led the 4-H pledge. This month’s roll call question was: What are you doing 

over summer break? Our treasurer, Silas Graff, reported a club balance of $285.81. In leader reports, Mr. Havens 

discussed the requirement that all members present at least one demonstration. He also discussed the El Paso County Fair. 

Dr. Puckett gave an update on welding and woodworking. Dr. Graff spoke about fundraisers. Wyatt Wear, for his father, 

made an announcement regarding poultry updates, showmanship and table tops. In old business, our club made a motion 

to not have a float in the 4 th of July parade. We discussed our King Soopers gift card fundraiser and also Safeway gift 

cards. In new business, Mr. Havens provided table top entry forms and information on the fair. Fremont County will have 

a shooting event June 2 nd . We had demonstrations on: the grades of sandpaper, sketch art drawing, Ball Pythons snakes, 

different types of hand saws, the main parts of a bow, the four shooting positions, different types of wood planes, archery 

safety and flight patterns. Snacks were provided by the O’Grady and Means Family’s and drinks by the Shell and Town 

Family’s. Our meeting was adjourned at 8:28pm. A demonstration Sunday can be arranged for members needing to do a 

demonstration. 

Pals of the Pines 4-H Club—May 

Pals of the Pines 4-H monthly meeting began as usual with our customary call to order and opening ceremonies. 

Brendan Younger presented the youth council report. Bella Roof then moved on to our birthday committee, giving 

pencils to Aden and Brenna Dowden and Jordan Trcka. Quickly moving on, Josh Glover reported on shooting sports, 

Taryn Dowden rabbits, Christian Anderson Miniature Horse, Ben Anderson on quilting, and Blaze Gaudreault reported 

on poultry. Following project reports, our leaders gave announcements. Shooting sports have two practices, one on 

Saturday, May 26 th and Sunday, May 27 th at the Berens. Poultry has a field trip to Greeley to show their critters. We had 

a very successful church clean up on May 19 th , as Teddy Erler reported. The fundraiser at LuLu’s café was a success, 

earning the club a whopping one hundred dollars. There is a discount health certificate day at Ellicott on June 30 at a 

mere two dollars a head. Barn cleanup will be held on July 14 th , for all animals. Then, we discussed county fair, which 

will be on July 21-28. Soon after that is the Black Forest Festival on August 11 th , which we will have a lollipop tree and 

books for sale. The meeting was adjourned by Teddy Erler and seconded by Kamari Glover. We then moved on to some 

incredible demos by Dogs, Poultry, Quilting, .22 and archery.


Pals of the Pines 4-H Club—June 

Pals of the Pines 4-H monthly meeting began as usual with our customary call to order and opening ceremonies. Brendan 

Younger presented the youth council report. Quickly moving on, Jordan Trcka reported on poultry, Bella Roof on 

rabbits, Christian Anderson on Miniature Horse, Ryan Trcka on gardening, and Brendan Younger reported on market 

sheep and goats. Following project reports, our leaders gave announcements. Shooting sports has the county shoot this 

month on June 23 and 24. There is a discount health certificate day at Ellicott on June 30 at a mere two dollars a head. 

Barn cleanup will be held on July 14 th , for all animals. Then, we discussed County Fair, which will be on July 21-28. 

Pete Anderson will coordinate the camping logistics. On July 20 th there will be the Tabletop Interviews in the Whittemore 

building. Our club will be working the shifts in the Whittemore building on Sunday July 22, 4-6 pm. A new activity 

we will be trying this year is the Chili Contest, which will be held on the Thursday of County Fair. At that time we 

will also have our July meeting. Soon after Fair is the Black Forest Festival on August 11 th , where we will participate in 

the Parade as well as have a booth. Our booth will have a lollipop tree and books for sale. The meeting was adjourned. 

We then moved on to some incredible demos by market sheep, market goats, gardening, mini horse, and candy making. 

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CSU Extension in El Paso County 

Submission Deadline 

The deadline for submissions for the August 2012 Newsletter is: July 24th. 

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submissions and advertisements. The fee for Advertisements is $10.00 per issue. Public notices announcing free items or 

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The Colorado State University Extension in El Paso County requires a 10 day notice for special accommodations for 

ALL events. Please let us know if you need things such as interpreters, special handicap accessible accommodations, 

etc. 

Extension Notice 

Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and El Paso County cooperating. Extension Programs are 

available to all without discrimination. 

Devin Engle 

4-H Program Assistant 

DevinEngle@elpasoco.com 

Jonathan Vrabec 

Extension Agent, 4-H and Small Acreage 

JonathanVrabec@elpasoco.com 

CSU Extension in El Paso County 

305 S. Union Blvd. 

Colorado Springs, CO 80910 

Main Office Phone: 719-520-7675 

Fax: 719-520-7699 

http://elpasoco.colostate.edu/ 

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