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August News and Views Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4-H Ambassadors State-Wide Food Drive Reaches Checkpoint 2!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Berklie Sheppard<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Hello everyone!<\/p>\n

\u201cHunger Doesn\u2019t Take a Vacation\u201d Food Drive Checkpoint 2 is here!<\/strong>\u00a0If you and your county collected food for the drive in the month of July, please fill out the google form below by August 4th. Whichever county donated the most items will receive recognition on social media and be sent a certificate of achievement!<\/p>\n

Click This Google Form Link:\u00a0Copy of \u201cHDTV\u201d Food Drive: Check 2<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Food Drive Flyers<\/strong>\u00a0link below will take you to our flyer template. This way you can let your community know where and when you will be collecting food. The QR code on the Printing Flyer will take you to our information page. This just has our general rules and guidelines. We ask that, if you decide to spread the word on social\u00a0media, you add the link in the description\u00a0so that the viewers have access\u00a0to the page as well.<\/p>\n

Food Drive Flyers:\u00a0https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAFl6fdeKIA\/VsqJedY-j6Dwf09WaZ-3Gw\/edit?utm_content=DAFl6fdeKIA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Information Page Link:\u00a0https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/15JYnE_sbAUfHl8FJRHC9MGplOy_yzWFNx8GA-6cNEgQ\/edit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The end of our Food Drive and the\u00a0last Checkpoint will be August\u00a031st.<\/strong>\u00a0If you have not already done so, we encourage you to take pictures and send them to the WA 4-H State Ambassador email below. We love hearing updates and getting the opportunity to answer your questions!<\/p>\n

Berklie Sheppard, Asotin County
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2023 Washington 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest Recap<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Paul Kuber<\/em><\/p>\n

The 2023 Washington 4-H State Livestock Judging contest took place on Saturday, June 24th, with 112 contestants participating over the three divisions. The event was a success as a result of the many hands that pulled it together.<\/p>\n

A big thank you goes out to my colleagues and volunteers, our sponsors for the event, and most importantly to the Grant County Fairgrounds and Staff \u2013 their in-kind donations of staff and facilities made this event possible.<\/p>\n

Below are the results of the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Divisions, listed by the top three teams in each division.\u00a0 Detailed Scoring Summaries can be found\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/strong>, and Final Results can be found\u00a0\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Junior Division (26 Individuals and 5 Teams)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

First \u2013 Adams County
\nSecond \u2013 Lincoln County
\nThird \u2013 Spokane County<\/p>\n

Intermediate Division (42 Individuals and 9 Teams)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

First \u2013 Lincoln County
\nSecond \u2013 Garfield County
\nThird \u2013 Grant County<\/p>\n

Senior Division (44 Individuals and 9 Teams) \u2013<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

First \u2013 Adams County
\nSecond \u2013 Pend Oreille County
\nThird \u2013 Snohomish County<\/p>\n

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2023 High Junior Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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2023 High Intermediate Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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2023 High Senior Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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We are in the process of determining the best location for access to additional photos aside from the first place teams attached here. A future feature will include more contest reports, as well as the travel opportunities chosen by the first place teams. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n

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Visit Pullman to Celebrate 4-H Day With Cougar Football On September 23rd!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Denise Echelbarger<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0Save the date!<\/strong>\u00a0Celebrate 4-H Day with the Cougs in Pullman on September 23rd vs. the Oregon State University Beavers at Martin Stadium.
\nGame time is yet to be determined. Discounted tickets are available!<\/p>\n

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4-H Day with the Cougs!<\/em><\/strong>
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Register For The Inaugural Washington 4-H State Meats Judging Contest!
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Paul Kuber<\/em><\/p>\n

The inaugural Washington 4-H State Meats Judging Contest will take place at the WSU Meats Lab in Pullman, WA on August 12, 2023. \u00a0Contest Rules and Guidelines for the State Contest and the Registration link are included below.\u00a0 These are also linked on the state 4-H calendar on the date of the event.\u00a0 The registration link is on the\u00a0Washington 4-H State Meats Judging Contest\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>page; General Rules and Guidelines are linked\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Early registration is due by August 1st, $20 per individual.\u00a0 After that, registration fees increase to $30, but will remain open up to the day of the contest.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Volunteer to Support the Washington State 4-H Fair<\/strong><\/h4>\n

State Fair Board<\/em><\/p>\n

The Washington State 4-H Fair board encourages individuals with an interest in serving youth development to offer their time and talents in support of the State 4-H Fair as volunteers. Please send an email to 4-H Fair Board President Kirk Gresham at\u00a0st4hfair@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong> with any questions, for more information, or to volunteer. Thank You!<\/p>\n

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Donate to the Washington State 4-H Fair<\/strong><\/h4>\n

4-H State Fair Board<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Every year, the Washington State 4-H Fair Board ensures the continuation and success of 4-H programs old and new alike, from purchasing trophies and ribbons, buckles and banners for awards to fair participants to scheduling and facilitating events and more. This year, the State 4-H Fair Board is asking for your donations to assist the board in its efforts to provide youth an environment that fosters caring relationships, constructive learning experiences, leadership opportunities and to serve our communities.<\/p>\n

Please contact a State 4-H Fair board member for more information.
\nst4hfair@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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State 4-H Fair Manager Position Opening
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The State 4-H Fair Manager Position Is Available! Job description available HERE<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The State 4-H Fair Manager is not a WSU position, but reports directly to the State 4-H Fair Board.\u00a0 The salary is $32,500, paid in twelve monthly installments.\u00a0 There are no benefits associated with this position. This is a part time position of about 1,000 hours annually, with extended hours during August and September, during the fair cycle in Puyallup, Washington. The position will remain open until filled.<\/p>\n

Please email your cover letter and resume to the Fair Board at st4hfair@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong> or by mail at:<\/p>\n

Washington State 4-H Fair Board
\nPO Box 1225
\nPuyallup, Washington, 98371-0233<\/p>\n

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Washington 4-H State Fair Exhibitor Guide Updated for 2023<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kirk Gresham<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The State 4-H Fair Board has updated the 2023 Fair Exhibitor guide.\u00a0 Several sections, including the judging contest and equine portions, have undergone major changes.\u00a0 There is also a new Class 10 \u2013 4-H Youth Showcase which gives our youth an opportunity to display their 4-H experiences on Labor Day Weekend!<\/p>\n

Links to the complete guide, as well as each separate section, can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/fairs\/state-4-h-fair\/exhibitor-guide\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Please read the guide carefully and let us know if there are additional refinements which may be helpful at\u00a0st4hfair@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kirk Gresham, State 4-H Fair Board, President<\/p>\n

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Washington State 4-H Youth Showcase Coming to State Fair Labor Day Weekend<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Peggy Gresham, State Fair Board<\/em><\/p>\n

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Donations Requested For State 4-H Fair Horse Medals<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Attention County 4-H Horse Program \u2014 4-H Staff; Volunteers, Donors, and Families! Donations are needed for medals for the Equine section of the 2023 State Fair for Champion (gold); Reserve Champion (silver); and Third Place (bronze). as well as for Groom Squad teams \u2014 Champion, Reserve, and Third Place. These are awarded for all 4-H horse exhibits \u2014 performance; driving; small equine, and western games.<\/p>\n

For Equine Presentations and Horse Judging, we are blessed to already have donors for this state fair activity. Also, we had donors for the State Horse Bowl and State Hippology contests that occurred in May 2023.<\/p>\n

The total cost for 2023 4-H State Fair medals will be approximately $2,000. Any contribution, large or small,\u00a0 will help. From a funding capacity perspective \u2014 if there are not enough donations, there may be a possibility that bronze and\/or silver medals may not be offered.<\/p>\n

Please encourage folks to donate. The medals have been offered for many years through generous donations and are not provided for by the State 4-H Fair.\u00a0Make checks payable to Snohomish County 4-H Horse program and mail to Pat Pehling at 7310 83rd<\/sup>\u00a0Ave SE, Snohomish WA 98290.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have questions about the medals, please contact Pat, Snohomish County 4-H key volunteer, at\u00a0pehling@frontier.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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State Dog Committee Optional Assessment for 2022-23 Program Year<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The state 4-H Dog leaders committee has implemented a sustainable way of funding the needs of the State Dog Project in regard to awards, equipment and other requirements in order to provide an outstanding experience for each of our 4-H members who attend state-level events.<\/p>\n

The State 4-H Dog leaders committee asks each county dog program to contribute an assessment, a $3.00 fee for the exhibitor allotment for your county dog show days at State Fair from the previous year.\u00a0 This is a\u00a0suggested\u00a0<\/strong>donation amount and since this allotment is based on the county entries at State Fair from the previous year, it provides a sustainable and equitable way for each county to support the State Dog Project.<\/p>\n

For example, if your county had a State Fair allotment of ten; your county suggested contribution would be $30.00 for the current year.\u00a0 You may find out your allotment for the current year from your county Extension office 4-H staff or you may send an email to the contacts listed below.\u00a0\u00a0 Please note that this assessment is not mandatory and does not in any way affect your county dog program\u2019s participation in 4-H state events \u2013 but provides an opportunity to support the State 4-H Dog Project.<\/p>\n

We would like to receive your donation by August 1st. Please make your checks payable to the WA ST 4-H Dog Project and mail to:<\/strong>
\nSarah Gunderson<\/strong>
\nP.O. Box 850<\/strong>
\nCarnation, WA\u00a0 98014-0850<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have questions regarding specifics details on how the funds are used or allocated, please contact the individuals listed below.<\/p>\n

Sarah Gunderson, State Dog committee treasurer
\nsarahgcpa@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Barb Taylor, State Dog Committee member
\nbarb@nventure.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Kari Smith-Schlecht, State Dog Committee member
\njeskarsk9@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n

On behalf of the State 4-H Dog committee, thank you for your support.<\/p>\n

Submitted by Jennifer Leach, 4-H faculty liaison to the State Dog Committee and assessment request approved by Mark Heitstuman, Interim State Program Director<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ask Dr. Universe: Why Do\u00a0<\/strong>Dogs Have Tails? \u2013 Bailey, 7, Ohio<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Do you love science and writing? You might enjoy the latest\u00a0Ask Dr. Universe podcast<\/a><\/strong>.
\n<\/em>My guest, Sara Zaske, writes about all kinds of science\u2014and she edits my column every week before I send it to you.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Universe:\u00a0Why do dogs have tails? \u2013 Bailey, 7, Ohio<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dear Bailey,<\/p>\n

My best friend is a golden retriever. When I get home, she greets me with a goofy smile and a big wag of her fluffy tail.<\/p>\n

I talked about why she has a tail with my friend\u00a0Jillian Haines<\/a><\/strong>. She\u2019s a veterinarian at Washington State University.<\/p>\n

She told me dogs use their tails for lots of things. Tails help dogs balance while running, jumping or swimming. Tails help dogs communicate with each other and other animals. Some dogs in the Arctic\u2014like\u00a0sled dogs<\/a><\/strong>\u2014use their tails to stay warm. They curl up and cover their noses with their fluffy tails.<\/p>\n

When a dog is moving, its tail acts as a counterbalance. When you need to balance yourself, you probably stick out your arms. That\u2019s what a dog\u2019s tail does, too. If the dog starts tipping one way, it can stick its tail the other way to stay balanced.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is also used for making sharp turns,\u201d Haines said. \u201cBreeds like greyhounds that are fast runners, have a whip-shaped tail. They can use it to make a quick turn. It also balances them when they\u2019re jumping.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some dogs are\u00a0good swimmers<\/a><\/strong>. They use their tails for balance and steering in the water. It works like a boat\u2019s rudder.<\/p>\n

Tails are also important for\u00a0communication<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s how dogs talk to each other\u2014and it\u2019s part of how they talk to us,\u201d Haines said. \u201cDepending on how that tail is held, it can tell us the dog is feeling happy or excited. It can tell us the dog is scared. It can say they\u2019re ready to play. Or it can say to stay away.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not all tail wags are the same. A happy dog usually holds its tail softly and wags it in a chill way. An\u00a0angry dog<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0might wag its tail, too. That dog might hold its tail high and stiff. It may wag its tail very fast.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0direction of the tail wag<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0sends a message, too. Dogs usually wag their tails to the right when they see something they like\u2014such as their human. They usually wag their tails to the left when they want to stay away from something\u2014like another aggressive dog.<\/p>\n

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But some dogs are born without long tails. These include corgis, Boston terriers, bulldogs, and some Australian shepherds and spaniels.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor those dogs, having a tail can make it harder for them to do their jobs or can be a source of injury,\u201d Haines said. \u201cA low-to-the-ground\u00a0herding dog<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0could get their tail stepped on by a cow. A tail can get stuck when squeezing through obstacles or tight areas.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, humans have bred some dogs to have a\u00a0bobtail<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0instead of a long tail. These dogs can still wag.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat little\u00a0wagging nubbin<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is just as cute and rewarding to see as a big fluffy tail,\u201d Haines said.<\/p>\n

Just don\u2019t tell that to my bestie.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,
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Why do w<\/strong>e get rashes on our skin? \u2013 Claire, 9, Virginia<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dear Claire,<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been allergic to fleas ever since I was a kitten. Flea bites give me an itchy, red rash.<\/p>\n

I talked about why that happens with my friend\u00a0Bevan Briggs<\/a><\/strong>. He\u2019s a nurse practitioner and professor at Washington State University. Nurse practitioners are nurses with advanced training. They diagnose illnesses, order tests and prescribe medicine.<\/p>\n

Briggs told me that often rashes happen when the\u00a0immune system<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0gets turned on. The immune system is the body\u2019s defense system.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the way our body tries to protect us from germs and poisons,\u201d he said. \u201cRashes happen because your immune system identifies something as foreign\u2014either an infective agent or some kind of toxin.\u201d<\/p>\n

When a\u00a0flea<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0bites me, it punctures my skin with its sharp mouthparts. Then, it feeds on my blood. A little bit of the flea\u2019s saliva drips into my body.<\/p>\n

My immune system knows that flea saliva isn\u2019t part of my body. It\u2019s an invader\u2014and invaders could be dangerous. So, my immune system sends out special cells and chemicals to deal with it.<\/p>\n

Some of the chemicals my immune system activates are called\u00a0histamines<\/a><\/strong>. They do a couple things. They send signals to rev up my immune response. It\u2019s like screaming, \u201cOver here!\u201d Histamines also cause my blood vessels to become a little bit leaky. Both those things help my immune system get special cells and chemicals to the right place. They also cause symptoms like my rash.<\/p>\n

So, my rash isn\u2019t caused by fleas directly. It happens when my immune system responds to the flea saliva.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes invaders\u2014like some viruses\u2014damage cells before the immune system gets there. That can cause a rash, too. The immune system will sense the damage. It will send immune cells and chemicals to fight the virus and fix the damage.<\/p>\n

Most of the time, the immune system works well. Without it, we would be sick all the time.<\/p>\n

But sometimes it gets a little overeager. That\u2019s like my flea allergy. Flea saliva isn\u2019t going to kill me. But my immune system launches a huge response anyway. That can happen if someone is allergic to a medicine, too.<\/p>\n

Sometimes the immune system gets confused. It may recognize the body\u2019s healthy cells as invaders and try to fight them. That\u2019s called autoimmunity. It can also cause rashes.<\/p>\n

Briggs told me that rashes often get better on their own\u2014but it\u2019s a good idea to talk to a nurse practitioner or other healthcare provider if you have a rash. They\u2019ll help you figure out what\u2019s causing the rash and how to treat it.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s awe-flea good news if you\u2019re itchy.<\/p>\n

Sincerely,
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Get more questions and answers here!<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Updated PNW Horse Judges List Is Now Available!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jennifer Leach<\/em><\/p>\n

An updated PNW Horse Judges List is now available. It can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2050\/2023\/05\/PNW-Horse-Judges-3.14.23..pdf<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Counties are encouraged to select 4-H Horse judges off the PNW 4-H horse judges list. However, in Washington our policy is not to mandate that judges come from this list. However, if a county choose to hire a judge that is not on the PNW 4-H horse judge\u2019s list\u2014we encourage the counties to select a judge that understands 4-H youth development, has access to the PNW 4-H Horse contest guide, understands and judges according to the Danish system of judging and understands the value of providing positive comments in judging. The philosophy in the Washington 4-H program in horses\u2014is that the \u201cjudge is an educator\u201d.<\/p>\n

In regard to the PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide\u2014Washington is still waiting for the final version from our PNW partner, Oregon. In the meantime, we are working on an \u201caddendum\u201d to specifically outline the very minimal changes to the PNW 4-H Horse Contest Guide.<\/p>\n

Questions? Please reach out to Jennifer Leach, State Contact for 4-H horses at\u00a0jleach@wsu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Q and A Sessions for the Washington 4-H Horse Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Now On First Wednesdays!<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Have questions about the Washington 4-H horse program?\u00a0Our monthly Q and A for leaders, parents, members, and staff will now be meeting on the first Wednesday of each month via Zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. beginning June 7th.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zooms are structured around the theme\/parameters of horses and youth development. They are more than \u201cwhat are the rules.\u201d There is also time set aside for input on future topics for subsequent Zooms.\u00a0The Zoom meeting ID is 452-082-9765 with no passcode<\/strong>. You must have a zoom account to participate.<\/p>\n

The meeting will be facilitated by Jennifer Leach, WSU Extension 4-H State Fair Board Staff Liaison.<\/p>\n

.Feel free to contact Jennifer with any questions at\u00a0LeachJ@co.cowlitz.wa.us<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Announcement of Dressage Tests for the 2023 4-H State Fair<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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