June 2024

June 2024

Bent County Newsletter

Fair Entry

Fair Entry will be open from May 13, 2024 to June 21, 2024. If you already have a family account with 4HOnline, you will be able to log in with the same username and password. Please DO NOT create a new account if you have a family account in 4HOnline already! Fair Entry can be accessed at https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/15467 If you need help or have to re-set your password for your 4HOnline account, please contact the Extension Office. The Fair Entry login process can be accessed HERE or it is attached to this newsletter. Make sure all market livestock classes are placed in market class 1 for their species.

Bent County Fashion Revue

The Bent County Fashion Revue will be held at the Bent County Community Center on July 29, 2024 beginning at 10:30 AM with a public showing at 5:30 PM. Judging will take place at 10:30 AM. This year's theme is "College Game Day" You must register for the fashion revue in FairEntry. The deadline to enter is June 21st. Attached to the newsletter is the Fashion Revue Narrative that must be completed and turned into the Bent County Extension Office by July 19th. Decorating and rehearsal will be on July 29th at 8:00AM.

District VI Horse

Show

There will be a District VI Horse show on June 8 at the Prowers County Sand & Sage Fairgrounds. it is open to all 4-H horse members. Classes offered include showmanship, horsemanship, ranch riding, reining, trail and boxing (optional). The entry fees are $5.00 per class or $20.00 for all performance classes. There will be a stock charge for cattle of $5.00. Registration is 8:30-9:00 AM with the show starting at 9:00 AM. The pre-entry deadline is May 31st. Go to https://forms.office.com/r/prQCiQrR3N.

Community Service options

If you still need to complete a community service, you can attend the Care and Share Distribution on the 2nd Monday of the month. However, please let the office know first!

Round Robin Clinic

Opportunities

and

Deadlines

June 1: Small Animal State Fair Nominations

Due

June 8: District VI Horse Show

June 9: Round Robin Clinic

June 10: Rabbit/Poultry Nominations Due

June 11: Livestock Boot Camp

June 11-12: Colorado Junior Range Camp

June 12: DVI Creative Cooks, Cake

Decorating, Public Presentations

June 15: District VI Shoot

June 17-21: State 4-H Conference

June 20-27: Citizenship Washington Focus

June 21: Fair Entry Closes

July 4: Bent County Extension Office Closed

July 12: Rabbit & Poultry State Fair

Nominations Due

July 15: Bucket Calf Entries Due

July 19: Fashion Revue Narrative Due

July 25: Fairgrounds Clean Up

July 27-August 3: Bent County Fair

Blue Ribbon Winners is putting together a Round Robin Clinic that is open to all 4-H members. It will be held on June 9th at the Van Campen/Cook house (919 S 2nd Hasty, CO 81044) at 5 PM. There will be demonstrations to help everyone get comfortable with Round Robin for fair. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks will be provided, but if anyone who wants to attend could bring a side dish or dessert it would be greatly appreciated!

Creative Cooks, Cake Decorating, Public Presentations

District VI 4-H members are invited to participate on June 12 at 6 PM at Kiowa County Sr. Center in Eads. For Creative Cooks and Public Presentations, members can participate as individuals or teams. To partake in the Cake Decorating members must participate in the unit they are enrolled in. All State Fair Rules will be followed. Registration fees for individuals is $5 per category. For teams in Creative Cooks and Public Presentation it is $10 per team. Register by May 31, 2024, at https://forms.office.com/r/MbLCc9pL61.

Flyer is attached to the newsletter.

Rabbit/Poultry Nominations

Chicken Rooster Cockerel Bird Cartoon Character

Rabbit and poultry nomination forms are due back to the Extension Office by June 10th. You can pick up a nomination form at the Extension Office or they are attached at the end of this newsletter and can be printed off. You may hand them in at the Extension Office or email coopext_bent@mail.colostate.edu.

Bucket Calf Show

The Tiny Tot Bucket Calf Class will be Thursday, August 1, at 9:30 AM. It is open to all youth 4-7 years of age as of January 1 of current year. Participants do not have to be a 4-H member to partake in the fun. All exhibitors will receive a participation ribbon and small bucket filled with donated prizes. Please return the form (attached to the newsletter) by July 15 to the Extension Office.

District VI 4-H Shoot

The District VI 4-H Shoot will be held Saturday, June 15 at 8:00 AM at the Cat Creek Shooting Club in Springfield. Disciplines offered are .22 Pistol, .22 Rifle (scope and open), archery (compound and recurve), and shotgun (skeet and trap). Fees are as follows: $5.00 per discipline, $2.00 range fee per participant, and $4.00 clay fee per round. There is a $20 late fee. Register in 4HOnline by May 31st. Late deadline June 7th.

Junior Range Camp

The Junior Range Camp, open to 4-H members 11-14 years old, is being held on June 11 and 12 in Kim. Come learn about the plants and animals that call Southeastern Colorado home and talk to ranchers, scientists, and other rangeland management professionals as they share the ins and outs of their day-to-day life. There is a $25 fee that will be collected upon arrival on the 11th. Please send campers with a sack lunch for the day of the 11th. All other meals are covered. Everyone will be camping under the covered arena and will have access to restrooms. Campers are responsible for bringing a sleeping bag and pillow, and a tent if they desire. They will

also need toiletries and a change of clothes. Please wear sturdy, closed toed shoes (cowboy boots, hiking boots), long pants, shirt (long sleeve recommended), and a hat. Also bring insect repellent, sunscreen, backpack, water bottle, etc. The deadline to register is June 5th. Go to the following link to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hi2oqlbwalAv40XCvce0fr4Hs04BpMrGCL4xqkmqbyk/edit

Firecracker showdown jackpot

The Firecracker Showdown will be held on June 29 and 30 at the Prowers County Fairgrounds in Lamar. Classes will be broken by weight and this year they will also do breeding classes. Pre-entry cost for market/breeding is $20/head until June 18. Late entry will be $30 per head from June 19th till the 29th. Showmanship cost is $10. Please go to https://forms.gle/Qvto6YL9n53TKDr87 or call (719)-688-7820.

Livestock Boot Camp

The Livestock Boot Camp will be held on June 11 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants will spend the morning learning about animal science and then tour Blue Ribbon Processing. It is limited to 25 youth from ages 8-18. There is a $14 fee. Please go to tinyurl.com/4nfp3nve to register.

Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider.

Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.

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Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables.

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Family Entry

Important Reminders

Your fair probably has dates when entry is accepted into the fair. Be sure to complete your entry (including the final “Submit” step) prior to the cut-off date.

Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Older versions of Internet Explorer may

cause unexpected results.

Be sure to click the “Submit” button when you have completed your entries. Entries are not final

until they have been submitted.

Check your email inbox for a confirmation email with a list of your entries and any related fees.

You will receive a second email when your entries have been approved by your fair.

Steps

Go to http://www.fairentry.com and click

“Find Your Fair”.

Filter by your state, click Search, and then click on the correct fair.

(First time) Click on the link to create a FairEntry Account. (After that, if you are logging back in, enter the email & password that you created and click the Sign in link.) Enter your email address twice and click Create Account. IMPORTANT: This must be a valid email address, so that you can receive the necessary confirmation messages.

On the Account Creation page, enter information into the fields (all are required).

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6. 7.

Account Name, Phone, Password (enter twice to confirm).

Click Create Account.

Click “Begin Registration”

Exhibitor Information

If your fair is configured to accept both individual

and team entries, click on the appropriate choice

for your entry. Some fairs may only be

configured for individual entries.

1. Enter the information into the four fields—all

fields are required. Click Continue when all

information is entered.

(If you entered/spelled something incorrectly on the previous screen, you have the option to Delete this Exhibitor on this screen.) Enter the information on the Contact Info screen— the only required field is the top Home

Phone Number. You can use the same email address that you used to create the account, or an alternate one. If you wish to receive text messages, enter your cell phone number and carrier. That number can be the same as the Home Phone Number entered above, or different. Click Continue when you are finished entering data.

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Enter your mailing address. All fields, except Address continued, are required. As the on- screen help states, the address entered here will be used for mailing premium checks, etc. Click Continue when all information is

entered correctly.

If your fair set up custom fields/questions for

you to answer, those will be step 4 on the

progress bar at the top. Answer any

questions, and click Continue.

If your fair requires you to upload any files

for your entry, those will be step 5 on the

progress bar. Upload requested files, and

click Continue.

Review your exhibitor information. If any

information is incorrectly, click the green Edit

button in the appropriate group to change it.

When all information is correct, click

Continue to Entries.

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Creating Entries

Each exhibitor can have multiple entries. One entry must be made for each item, animal, class, etc. For

example, if an exhibitor is bringing 2 photographs, two entries into the photography class must be

created. If an exhibitor is showing one horse in 5 events, five class entries must be created. Once all

entries have been created for the first exhibitor, you have the choice of creating another exhibitor in this

family (and entries) or proceeding to check-out (submitting the entries, whether or not fees are

charged).

1. Click Add an Entry beside the correct

exhibitor (if more than one has been

created).

2. Click Select beside the first department you

wish to enter. Any departments that are not

available for entry will be noted as “Not

Available” with a short explanation.

3. After you select a department, you will see a list of divisions to select from, and then a list of available classes. Also notice that there are blue “Change” links in case you mistakenly select an incorrect department, division, or

class.

4. After you have selected the class, click the

green Continue button.

5. If this is an animal class entry, you may be

required to specify which animal will be

exhibited in this class; that may be optional; or you may NOT be able to specify the animal

at entry time. If you are able to do that, you

will see the option to “Add an animal”.

6. Fill in all of the fields with information about the animal you intend to exhibit. Click Create

and Add Animal when finished.

7. If the animal information was entered incorrectly, you have the option to either

Remove From Entry (creating a new animal) or Edit Animal Details. When it’s correct, click

Continue.

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8. Any questions or file uploads related to entry in this class will be next. Click Continue after

answering those questions or uploading

documents.

9. The Review screen allows you to double

check this entry for accuracy, and make any

changes necessary. When the information is correct, click Continue and that class entry is

complete.

10. When each class entry is complete, you have

3 choices for what to do next:

a. If all class entries have been

completed for one exhibitor, you can

family.

b. If this exhibitor has more class entries

to make, you can Add another Entry

for this Exhibitor.

c. If all entries for all exhibitors in the

family have been completed,

Continue to Payment to finalize and

submit your entries.

11. Review your entries for completeness and

accuracy. Notice the Summary and Detail

buttons at the top of the list on the right. If

there are errors, click on the green Entries

section at the top of the page. Click Continue

when all information is correct.

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12. Read the payment instructions and select

your method of payment. Some fairs allow

credit card payments, and others do not.

NOTE: Even if you owe no money (no fees

are charged) you must click Continue to the

last “Confirm” step to submit your entries.

13. Read the information in the “After you

Submit” section. You may also have to check

a box to “Agree to Terms”. Click Submit to

finalize the entries for the exhibitors in this

family. After you click Submit, no changes

are possible to these entries.

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1499 Amb Thompson Blvd., Las Animas CO 81054

FOWL- SHOW, BREEDING & PRODUCTION NOMINATIONS

Nominations close June 10,2024

(1 SHEET PER EXHIBITOR)

EXHIBITOR SHOWS AS: 4-H _____ FFA_____

EXHIBITOR’S NAME:_______________________________ EXH. BIRTH DATE:___________________

MAILING ADDRESS:___________________________ CITY______________ STATE_______ ZIP________

HOME PHONE#:_______________ CELL PHONE#:_______________ E-MAIL:_________________

PROJECT NAME:______________________________________

PROJECT NAME/BREED

LEG BAND NUMBERS (4 per Line)

I hereby nominate the above Fowl-Show, Breeding & Production and agree to abide by the rules and regulations located in the Bent County Fair Book.

__________________________________________ ____________________________________ Exhibitor’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature (if minor) Date

I certify that this is the bona fide project of the named exhibitor and is eligible to be shown in accordance with

the rules of this show and that the animal(s) nominated is/are owned by this Exhibitor. I further certify the

named Exhibitor is a resident of the State of Colorado as defined in the Jr. Livestock Competition

Requirements.

__________________________________________ Extension Agent/Vo-Ag Instructor Signature

_____________________________ Date

This Nomination Form must be filled out entirely and signed by the Exhibitor, Exhibitor’s parent if a minor and Extension Agent/Vo-Ag Instructor. For more information, contact the Bent County Extension Office at 719-456-0764.

1499 Amb Thompson Blvd., Las Animas CO 81054

MARKET RABBIT NOMINATIONS

Nominations close June 10 2024

(1 SHEET PER EXHIBITOR)

EXHIBITOR SHOWS AS: 4-H _____ FFA_____

EXHIBITOR’S NAME:_______________________________ EXH. BIRTH DATE:___________________ MAILING ADDRESS:___________________________ CITY______________ STATE_______ ZIP________ HOME PHONE#:_______________ CELL PHONE#:_______________ E-MAIL:_________________

BREED OF PEN/SINGLE

LEFT EAR TATTOOS (4 Tattoos per Line)

I hereby nominate the above Market Rabbit Pens/Single and agree to abide by the rules and regulations located in the Bent County Fair Book.

__________________________________________ ____________________________________ Exhibitor’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature (if minor) Date

I certify that this is the bona fide project of the named exhibitor and is eligible to be shown in accordance with

the rules of this show and that the animal(s) nominated is/are owned by this Exhibitor. I further certify the

named Exhibitor is a resident of the State of Colorado as defined in the Jr. Livestock Competition

Requirements.

__________________________________________ Extension Agent/Vo-Ag Instructor Signature

_____________________________ Date

1499 Amb Thompson Blvd., Las Animas CO 81054

MARKET CHICKEN NOMINATIONS

Nominations close June 10, 2024.

(1 SHEET PER EXHIBITOR)

EXHIBITOR SHOWS AS: 4-H _____ FFA_____

BREED OF PEN/SINGLE FRYER

LEG BAND NUMBERS (4 PER LINE)

I hereby nominate the above Market Chicken Pens/Single Fryer and agree to abide by the rules and regulations located in the Bent County Fair Book.

__________________________________________ ____________________________________ Exhibitor’s Signature Date Parent’s Signature (if minor) Date

I certify that this is the bona fide project of the named exhibitor and is eligible to be shown in accordance with

the rules of this show and that the animal(s) nominated is/are owned by this Exhibitor. I further certify the

named Exhibitor is a resident of the State of Colorado as defined in the Jr. Livestock Competition

Requirements.

__________________________________________ Extension Agent/Vo-Ag Instructor Signature

_____________________________ Date

BENT COUNTY 4-H FASHION REVUE

Fashion Revue Narrative

Due on July 19, 2024

NAME_______________________________________________________ YEARS IN 4-H_____________ PROJECT_______________________________________UNIT___________ AGE (as of 12/31/23)______ Write a short description of your garment (color, fabric content, style description, pattern name and

number, etc.) and accessories (white patent leather sandals, white pearl beaded necklace, etc.) which

will be read as you model. Include your name, parents or guardians names, club name, project, unit

number, and anything that is interesting about you that you want to share (other 4-H projects, a hobby,

etc.) When you wear your garment, what do you imagine that you would like to do when you wear it?

(Examples – “When I wear my party dress, I imagine that I am having tea with the Queen.” “When I

wear my pajamas, I imagine that I am at a slumber party with my best friends watching scary movies.”

“When I wear my leather vest, I imagine that I am going to ride a bucking bronc in the rodeo.”)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Please limit your description to the above amount of space.

ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 19th

BENT COUNTY TINY TOT BUCKET CALF CLASS

The Tiny Tot Bucket Calf Class will be Thursday, August 1, 2024 @ 9:30 am.

Rules:

oOpen to all youth 4-7 years of age as of January 1 of current year.

oAll calves must be orphans, which are bottle fed or bucket fed.

oThe bucket calves must have been born after March 1, 2024 and before June 15, 2024. oCalves will be shown at halter. Use of show sticks not allowed. No clipping can be done. oCalves are not eligible for the Livestock Market Sale.

oAll exhibitors will receive a participation ribbon and small bucket filled with donated

prizes.

oExhibitors do not have to be a 4-H member (Cloverbud) to participate in this class.

oCalves will be shown August 1, 2024 at the beginning of the Bent County Fair Beef

Show.

Entries are due in the Extension Office by July 15, 2024.

Please call the Extension Office (719) 456-0764 or Lori Chase (719) 688-9841 if you have any questions.

Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone #: ________________________________________________________________ Age (as of Jan 1): __________________________________________________________ T-Shirt Size: ______________________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________