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Extension Program On Financial Fraud Prevention

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The Ellis County Extension Office will sponsor a free program on financial safety and security for senior citizens on Tuesday, October 23 at 12:00 noon, at the Ellis County Extension Office Meeting Room, 601 Main Street in Hays.  The program will include best practices for investing, money scams and financial fraud prevention, and tips for protecting your nest egg.  Speakers from the Securities Commissioner’s Office in Topeka include Randy Mullikin, Director of Compliance and Enforcement and Erin Hoestje, Assistant Director of Compliance and Senior Attorney.

 
This Extension program is the second in a series of three programs especially for senior citizens and those who care about them.  Seniors and their family members and care givers are invited to attend these free educational programs to learn useful information of seasonal interest.

The final program of the Ellis County Extension Community Education Series will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 6:00 pm, with a program on fire safety and security presented by Ross Meder of the Hays Fire Department.

To register or for more details, contact the Ellis County Extension Office at 785-628-9430.

Extension Community Education Series Begins in September

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          This month, the Ellis County Extension Office will kick off the first of three programs especially for senior citizens and those who care about them.  Seniors, their family members and senior care givers are invited to attend these free educational programs to learn useful information.

           Sessions are FREE and open to the public.  We ask that participants register with the Ellis Co. Extension Office 628-9430 by the Friday before the session in order to have the needed materials on hand – handouts, refreshments, door prizes.

           The first session focuses on Highway Safety and Security and is set for Tuesday, September 18 from 12 – 1 p.m. at the Meeting Room at 601 Main Street.  Trooper Tod Hileman of the KS Highway Patrol will discuss new driving laws, highway concerns for older drivers and when to give up the keys. 

Mark your calendars now for the remaining programs of this series:
           – Tuesday, Oct. 23, 12:00 noon, Financial Safety and Security presented by the KS Securities Commissioners Office.        
           – Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:00 pm, Fire Safety and Security presented by Hays Fire Department.   

For more information and to register, contact Ellis Co. Extension at 628-9430.

Free Beef Quality Assurance Workshops Scheduled

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News Release
Stacy Campbell
K-State Research and Extension

FREE BQA WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED

     The Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University and the Kansas Beef Council (KBC) are partnering to host Advanced Beef Cattle Care and Health Training sessions throughout Kansas during August and September. The beef checkoff-funded sessions will provide beef producers and veterinarians up-to-date standards and technologies to improve animal welfare, beef quality and food safety. The training sessions will be led by veterinarian Dan Thomson, Assistant Dean, Jones professor of production medicine and epidemiology and director of the Beef Cattle Institute.

     Meeting dates and locations include:

  • August 27 – 6:00 p.m. – La Crosse Livestock Market – La Crosse
  • September 6 – 12:00 p.m. – Southwest Area Research and Extension Center – Garden City
  • September 12 – 6:00 p.m. – Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Commission Co. – Salina
  • September 13 – 6:00 p.m. – Rezac Livestock Commission Co. – St. Marys
  • September 19 – 6:00 p.m. – Hill City Livestock Market – Hill City
  • September 27 – 6:00 p.m. – Parsons Livestock Market – Parsons

     Producers and veterinarians will receive Beef Quality Assurance  (BQA) training and information relevant to the cow-calf, stocker and feedlot industry segments, animal husbandry best management practices and downed animal care and humane euthanasia training. Additionally, disease detection training and a cattle necropsy demonstration will take place to provide an in-depth look at critical factors pertaining to cattle health. All producers and veterinarians who attend a regional training meeting will earn BQA certification.

     Each workshop is free of charge and includes a complimentary meal. Pre-register by calling the KBC office at (785) 273-5225 or email [email protected].

 

Learn to Put More Plants on the Plate at Free Extension Program

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           For better health, the new American plate should have smaller portions of high fat and highly processed foods. By gradually adding more vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes to your daily menu, you will discover many health benefits.
           Learn more at a free program hosted by the Ellis County Extension Office on Tuesday, September 11 at 12:00 noon at the Extension Office Meeting Room, 601 Main Street in Hays.  Enter the side door from the north parking lot. Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program, if desired; beverages will be provided.
           The guest speaker is Donna Krug, Barton County Extension Agent and author of statewide Extension materials on healthy eating.  Her presentation will include some tasty recipe ideas to inspire you to put more plants on the plate.  
           A minimum enrollment is required for this program to be held, so pre-registration is requested at 785-628-9430.  For more information, contact Linda Beech, Ellis County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences.
 
 
 

Quality Deer Management School Planned

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PRATT, Kan. — Deer hunters, land managers, and wildlife enthusiasts will 
have the chance to learn from Kansas´ leading researchers and progressive habitat managers on Saturday, Aug. 25. 

The meeting will cover many aspects of deer management including doe 
and buck harvest, food plots, habitat management, survey techniques for 
population, antler growth and age structure. 

“Our hope is that you use these techniques to improve the health of your 
wildlife, habitat, and have a better hunting experience,” said Cody Barilla, 
agricultural and natural resources agent with K-State Research and 
Extension in Reno County. 

The quality deer management school will be held on the Pratt County 
Fairgrounds at 81 Lake Rd. in Pratt Kan. The meeting will start at 9 a.m. and 
end at 4 p.m. with a free lunch sponsored by American AgCredit, Hayden 
Outdoors and Star Seed. 

To register for the event, call 620-662-2371 or email Barilla at 
[email protected].

Ellis County Extension Program on “Summer Salsas”

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           Salsa surpassed ketchup as America’s favorite condiment of the 21st century. Whether deliciously mild or scorching hot, salsa can enhance summer meals and snacks with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
           The Ellis County Extension Office will host a free program on “Summer Salsas” on Wednesday, August 22 at 12:00 noon at the Extension Office Meeting Room, 601 Main Street in Hays.  Enter the side door from the north parking lot. Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program, if desired; beverages will be provided.
           Linda Beech, Ellis County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, will demonstrate fresh salsas made from a variety of fruits and vegetables and discuss food safety cautions for preserving home-canned salsa at home.
           Holly Dickman, Ellis County Extension Horticulture Agent, will share tips for growing tomatoes in the home garden and dealing with late-summer tomato problems.
           There is no cost for this program, however pre-registration is requested to ensure adequate tasting samples.  A minimum enrollment is required for this program to be held.  Call the Ellis County Extension Office, 785-628-9430, to register for the “Summer Salsas” program.
           There’s more to salsa than dip for chips!  Come and learn to prepare salsas for appetizers, condiments, snacks, desserts and even gifts at this presentation from K-State Research and Extension.
 
 
 

2012 Ellis County 4-H Fair and Open Class Judging Results: as of noon 7/20/12

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The 2012 Ellis County 4-H Fair is July 14-21.

The schedule of events is available at the Ellis County Fair Website or follow the Ellis County Fair on Facebook.

Special thanks to Julie Weber, Ellis Co. Research and Extension Intern for gathering these results.

Open Rocketry
Best Open Class Rocket Exhibit- Haley Reiter

Open Photography
Champion Professional Photography- Megan Colson, Hays
Reserve Champion Professional Photography- Megan Colson, Hays
Champion Adult Photography- Theresa Trapp, Hays
Reserve Champion Adult Photography- Dallas Rupp, Hays
Champion Child Photography- Gracie Loftus, Hays
Reserve Champion Child Photography- Kaydawn Haag, Ellis

Open Hays Public Library
Champion Exhibits:
Rylee Brewer, Hays
Derek Eichman, Hays
Connor Schmidt, Hays
Amadee Randle, Hays
Konner Haas, Hays

Open Quilts
Champion Adult Quilt- Sherry Leiker, Hays
Reserve Champion Adult Quilt- Janet Klaus, Hays

Open Market Wheat Show
Grand Champion/1st Purple- CCW Farms
Reserve Champion/2nd Purple- Kaden Haas
3rd Purple- Lane Pfannenstiel

4-H Swine
Champion Market Hog- Cyrus Vajnar, Good Hope
Reserve Champion Market Hog- Colton Vajnar, Good Hope
Senior Champion Swine Showman- Konnor Buxton, Bits N’ Spurs
Senior Reserve Champion Showman- Clay Drylie, Gemini Jrs.
Junior Champion Swine Showman- Conrad Vajnar, Good Hope
Junior Reserve Champion Showman- Kirk Huser, Bits N’ Spurs

4-H Sheep
Champion Market Lamb- Kirk Huser, Bits N’ Spurs
Reserve Champion Market Lamb- Lukas Dickinson, Victoria Vikings
Senior Champion Showman- Kristin Huser, Victoria Vikings
Junior Champion Showman- Abigail Dickinson, Victoria Vikings

4-H Beef
Senior Champion Showman- Emily Staab, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Senior Reserve Champion Showman- Hannah Talkington, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Junior Champion Showman- Lane Pfannenstiel, Good Hope
Junior Reserve Champion Showman- Abigail Dickinson, Victoria Vikings
Champion Steer- Lane Pfannenstiel, Good Hope
Reserve Champion Steer- Hannah Talkington, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Champion Supreme Heifer- Jacob Schmeidler, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Champion Feeder Calf- Tanner Haselhorst, Good Hope
Champion Bucket Calf- Anna Kuhn, Ellis Sunflowers
Reserve Champion Bucket Calf- Ethan Rupp, Victoria Vikings

4-H Heritage Fiber Arts
Senior Champion Exhibit- Meredith Martin, Gemini Jrs.
Senior Reserve Champion Exhibit- Meredith Martin, Gemini Juniors
Junior Champion Exhibit- Maggie James, Ellis Sunflowers
Junior Reserve Champion Exhibit- Emma Pope, Bits N’ Spurs

4-H Visual Arts
Senior Champion Visual Arts- Hayden Schnuerle, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Senior Reserve Champion Visual Arts- Ryan Pokorny, Bits N’ Spurs
Junior Champion Visual Arts- Abigail Dickinson, Victoria Vikings
Junior Reserve Champion Visual Arts- Nic Park, Big Creek Astros
State Fair Entries:
Kelli Buxton, Bits N’ Spurs
William Martin, Gemini Jrs.
Julia Werth, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Hayden Schnuerle, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Quinn Buffington, Good Hope

4-H Animal Management Skill-a-Thon
Senior Champion- K.C. Windholz, Shooting Sports
Junior Champion- Lane Pfannenstiel, Good Hope
Junior Reserve Champion- Conrad Vajner, Good Hope

4-H Self-Determined
Champion- Kirk Pfannenstiel, Big Creek Astros
Reserve Champion- Kelby Schoendaller, Good Hope

4-H Entomology
Champion Exhibit- Ethan Jensen, Buckeye Jr. Farmers

4-H Rocketry
Junior Champion Rocketry/Aeronautics- Jacob Schmeidler, Buckeye Jr. Farmers

4-H Foods & Nutrition
Senior Champion Foods- Michael Purvis, Shooting Sports
Senior Reserve Champion Foods- Haley Robben, Victoria Vikings
Junior Champion Foods- Dylan Warner, Gemini Jrs.
Junior Reserve Foods- Kaleigh Weber, Ellis Sunflowers
Best Cookies- Nick Schmidt, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Best Bread- Abigail Dickinson, Victoria Vikings

4-H Plant Science/Crops
Junior Champion- Colton Pfannenstiel, Good Hope

4-H Plant Science/Horticulture
Senior Champion- Michael Purvis, Shooting Sports
Senior Reserve Champion- Michael Purvis, Shooting Sports
Junior Champion- Talon Torline, Ellis Sunflowers
Junior Reserve Champion- Grant Karlin, Big Creek Astros

4-H Notebooks
Junior Champion- Colton Vajner, Good Hope

4-H Posters
Junior Champion- Amelia Jaeger, Good Hope

4-H Educational Display
Champion Exhibit- Elissa Jensen

4-H Photography
Senior Champion- Hayden Schnuerle, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Senior Reserve Champion- Breanne Kruse, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Junior Champion- Anna Kuhn, Ellis Sunflowers
Junior Reserve Champion- Anna Kuhn, Ellis Sunflowers
Sunflower Award (Oustanding Composition) Kourtney Kaicy, Ellis Sunflowers

4-H Fashion Revue
Senior Champion Girls Buymanship- Monica Towns, Ellis Sunflowers
Senior Reserve Champion Girls Buymanship- Elissa Jensen, Buckeye Jr. Farmer
Junior Champion Girls Buymanship- Anna Kuhn, Ellis Sunflowers
Junior Reserve Champion Girls Buymanship- Kaleigh Weber, Ellis Sunflowers
Junior Champion Boys Buymanship- Nate Walters, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Junior Reserve Champion Boys Buymanship- Jacob Schmeidler, Buckeye Jr. Farmers
Junior Champion Constructed Clothing- Maggie James, Ellis Sunflowers
Junior Reserve Champion Constructed Clothing- Katy Walters, Buckeye Jr. Farmers

4-H Horse
Champion Showmanship 14 & Older- Jill Pokorny, Bits N’ Spurs
Champion Showmanship 9-13- Kirk Huser, Bits N’ Spurs
Champion Showmanship 7-8- Grace Pope, Bits N’ Spurs
Grand Champion Halter Horse- Kirk Huser, Bits N’ Spurs
Reserve Champion Halter Horse- Taylor Weidenhaft, Bits N’ Spurs
Top Performer: Western Pleasure- Jill Pokorny, Bits N’ Spurs
Top Junior Performer: Horsemanship- Taylor Weidenhaft, Bits N’ Spurs
Faster Time: Barrel Racing- Kelli Buxton, Bits N’ Spurs
Faster Time: Pole Bending- Emma Pope, Bits N’ Spurs
Faster Time: Flag Race- Kelli Buxton, Bits N’ Spurs

4-H Dog
Champion Dog Obedience- Michaela VonLintel, Big Creek Astros
Senior Champion Dog Showman- Shannon Musgrove, Bitts & Spurs
Junior Champion Dog Showman- Michaela VonLintel, Big Creek Astros

Open Class Dog
Champion Dog Obedience- Patti Stout, Natoma, KS

Special thanks to these businesses supporting Ellis County 4-H:
Carrico Implement in Hays, Beloit and Ellsworth
Werth Plumbing, Heating and A/C
The Taco Shop
RDH Electric
Andy’s Mud and Chemical
Discovery Drilling of Hays
S and W Supply, your Federated Auto Parts Stores
Radke Implement in Hays and Milberger
H and W Oil Company in beautiful downtown Munjor
C.K. Earthworks owner Clem Karlin
Champion Technologies
Weld-Tech, owner Heath Dorzweiler
V.J.S. Polled Herefords
Golden Belt Coop in Ellis
Clem’s Rubbish Removal in Hays
Linenberger Plumbing
Augie’s Repair, Towing and Lock Shop
Eagle Communications, Our Community Connected
Golden Plains Trucking
Baconrind Appraising Services
Farmers Insurance Group agent Clarence Jacobs
Janet Ehrlich Accounting Services
State Farm Insurance agent Brock Whitmore in Hays and LaCrosse
Riedel Garden Center
Cross Manufacturing
Hays Feeders
Home Steel Siding and Windows of Hays
Midland Marketing
Orsheln Farm and Home Supply in Hays
Flatlander Dirt Works
Bank of Hays
High Plains Farm Credit
Enersis
Emprise Bank
Edward Jones of Hays
Auto Collision Specialist
South Side Convenience
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Extension Food Preservation Workshop Planned

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The Ellis County Extension Office will host a food preservation workshop on Saturday, June 30 for those who have never preserved food at home, or those who need a refresher course.  Hours for the workshop are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2000 Main in Hays. 
 
This one day hands-on workshop will review the science and techniques of safe, high quality home food preservation  Karen Blakeslee, KSU food science specialist, will cover the equipment and ingredients needed, safe handling procedures and recommended processing methods for proper food preservation.  Participants will work together to prepare and take home several preserved food products.  Topics include dehydrating, freezing, pressure canning and water bath canning. 
 
The cost is $20 per person and the workshop is limited to 25 people, first come-first served, ages 12 and older recommended.  Register and pay fees by June 22 at the Ellis County Extension Office, 601 Main, Suite A, in Hays, 785-628-9430.  For more information, contact Linda Beech, Ellis County Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences.

Tree Walk and Talk

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Wondering what trees do well in this part of Kansas? Have a tree problem or concern? Join Holly Dickman, Ellis County Horticulture Extension Agent, and Jim Strine, Northwest District Forester, on the campus of Fort Hays State University, to “walk and talk” about trees. While exploring the diversity of trees on campus, participants will learn about suitable trees for this area, some common problems that may occur, and much more!

This FREE event will take place on Tuesday, May 29th, at 7:00 pm on the FHSU campus. The group will meet in the quad just east of the Union, weather permitting. No RSVP is required, but interested individuals may contact the Ellis County Extension Office at (785) 628-9430 for more information.

Choosing the right plant for the right place is essential for landscape success! Have your tree questions answered and gain the knowledge you need by attending the Tree Walk and Talk.

Ellis County Wheat Plot Tour – Note Date Changed

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Farmers make plans to join us for the Annual Ellis County Wheat Plot tour to be held on Monday, May 21st beginning at 6 p.m. This is a date change from June 5th. Following the field day a complimentary meal is provided by businesses in the county.

 The Ellis County wheat plot is located at the junction of Cathedral and Fairground Road. No RSVP necessary to attend. Plot Tour starts at 6:00pm.

 All interested people are invited to attend.

Be Waist and Wallet Wise at Extension Noon Program

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Think it costs too much to eat healthfully? A new program from the Ellis County Extension Office will break the myth that it is too expensive to eat a nutritious diet. 
Plan to attend the Extension educational program “Be Waist and Wallet Wise” on Tuesday, May 8 at 12:00 noon at the Ellis County Extension Office meeting room, 601 Main Street, Suite A, in Hays.
Linda Beech, Ellis County Extension Agent, FCS, will show ways that healthy eating may actually save you money as you become waist and wallet wise.  You don’t even have to radically change your habits or deny yourself all of your favorites to trim calories, boost nutrition and save dollars at the same time. Come prepared to learn some new strategies and share your own ideas for eating better for less.
Bring a lunch to enjoy during the program, if desired.  Beverages will be provided.  RSVP to the Ellis County Extension Office by Monday, May 7 to reserve your spot, 785-628-9430.

Hazardous Occupation Training

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 A Tractor & Farm Safety course will be offered on Saturday, May 5th, in Hill City at the Graham County Fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is for youth 13 – 15 years of age, who will be doing farm work this summer for pay.

 Federal law requires youth 14 – 15 years of age who will be working on a farm operating a tractor or other farm machinery to complete the Hazardous Occupation Training course.

 A pre-registration fee of $15 is due by April 30th to your local extension office. This includes refreshment breaks, lunch and a student manual.

 To register call the Decatur, Gove, Graham, Norton, Trego, Ellis and Sheridan County Extension Offices by April 30th.

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