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Cass County 4-H Friday News Blast!
July 27, 2018 ~ County Fair August 7-11
Discounted State Fair Tickets
You can call Sondra to let her know how many tickets you want, but they will not be ordered unless payment is received by 4:00 pm the 7th.
Tractor Raffle Tickets
How are your sales going for the tractor raffle tickets? Does your club need more tickets?
Please select a time when you can sell tickets at the fair. A table will be set up in the Ag Hall. Go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084aa9a72da3f94-cass and sign up for a time-slot (An adult must be present with all 4-Hers when selling the tickets).
Reminder: All tickets currently checked out to clubs and the money/stubs from tickets that have been sold, need to be returned in to the 4-H office by Saturday August 4th (clean-up day at the fair.)
Fair Clean-up
1) It's the day for the fair clean-up and to get the grounds ready for the fair! Meet the staff at 9:00 on Saturday morning. When you're all finished we will serve you Root Beer Floats!!!
2) It's also the date for turning in all the raffle ticket stubs and money, + the tickets you didn't sell. You can turn them in ahead of this time so we can get the money deposited, but they will need to be turned in by Saturday, August 4th.
Thanks, everyone!
2018 Bridle and Saddle Fun Show
Shooting Sports
You will shoot rain or shine!
Ribbons and medals will be handed out at the Awards Program on Tuesday evening of the fair.
Sewing Exhibits and Modeling Contest
Table Setting Contest
Interview Judging
Categories include: foods, photography and plants.
Notes about interviews:
- 4-Her has the opportunity to have conversation with the judge!
- Interviews will be no longer than 10 minutes.
- Every 4-Her who interviews receives a prize...just for doing it!
- Interviews are optional.
Invite the people you do business with; Invite your neighbors; Invite your friends; and Invite grandparents &/or relatives to the County Fair Auctions!
Premium Livestock Auction - Saturday, August 11th beginning at 2:00 pm
Silent Quilt Auction - runs throughout the fair from Tuesday evening to Saturday evening
Silent Old Livestock Signs Auction - times tba
T-Shirts
The new Cass County shirts can also be purchased at the 4-H office during the fair.
State Fair Entry Due Date for Livestock ... August 10
4-H Calendar Reminders for July 2018 - Including the 2018 Fair Calendar link
July 28 - Shooting Sports County Contest
July 28 - Bridle and Saddle Horse Show
August 2 - Modeling Contest and Clothing Entry Judging
August 4 - Clean-up day at the fairgrounds start time 9AM
Fair calendar - times of ALL shows - click here
Sept 15 - Sheep and Goat Show in Scribner
OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF 4-H IN AND AROUND CASS COUNTY ...
Open class fairbooks are available at the Extension Office
July AgLine Newsletter from Nemaha County ... written by Gary Lesoing
The Cornhusker State Games shooting sports competition has specific opportunities for Junior competitors. Visit www.cornhuskerstategames.com to sign up, or call Dr. Schlichtemeier at 402-677-2456 for more details.
- Flower Barrel Liner Contest at the 2018 Cass County Fair - liners are available at the Extension Office. Click here for the link and look on page 11.
- Check for more on our website at: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/cass/agriculture-news/
Calling all Doers ...
National 4-H Council is looking for 4-H youth of all ages who have ideas (original or adapted from other sources) for fun, educational and/or service-oriented hands-on activities to be featured in Council’s brand campaign later this fall. For example, do you have a step-by-step guide for growing a bean in a bottle to teach kids about agriculture? Or instructions for organizing a trash pickup day in your community? Or a favorite healthy recipe you make for friends and family? We’d love to hear them, and have the opportunity to feature the great ideas, kids and 4-H clubs bringing them to life.
Nebraska Extension Cass County
Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator & Unit Leader,
Tracy Ensor, Extension Assistant, tracy.ensor@unl.edu
Angelica Metzger, 4-H Summer Intern, angelica.metzger@unl.edu
Sondra Buell, Office Manager, sondra.buell@unl.edu
General Mailbox, cass-county@unl.edu
Email: cass-county@unl.edu
Website: www.cass.unl.edu
Location: 8400 144th Street, Weeping Water, NE, 68463
Phone: 402-267-2205
Facebook: facebook.com/UniversityofNebraskaLincolnExtensionCassCounty
Twitter: @UNLCassCounty