Sanpete County Extension & 4‐H News
September 15, 2009
It has been several weeks since I've written an E-news.

Sanpete County Fair was a great success! 4-H Exhibits in the exhibit building were of a great quality and very educational - exhibitors made 4-H look as great as it can be. The performances and public speaking as well as the fashion revue were great additions this year and all of the
participants were great examples of what 4-H'ers can be. Thank you to everyone who entered an exhibit, showed an animal - small or large, and who helped put the fair on!

Please read everything. The TLT and Daniel’s Scholarship are important to teens.
4-H
Teen Leadership Training (TLT)
So far there are 5 TRY (Teens Reaching Youth) teams that are attending TLT or the training in Beaver/ These TRY Teams will return to Sanpete County and teach youth grades K-5 on the 2nd Saturdays in Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar, May, and June. The teens will be sharing what they learned. There are additional opportunities to be a member of a TRY Team - Nov 1 is the deadline to attend trainings on Nov 7 and 14, in Beaver, Ogden, and Price; the trainings are free and one -day. Topics include Robotics and Fun, Food & Fitness. Youth in grades 8-12 can attend. If interested or if you have questions, contact 4-H Staff Assistant, Cheryl Bartholomew, at

Daniel's Scholarship
It’s that time of year again to start thinking about the Daniels Scholarship.
- Daniels Scholarships may be used at any two or four year not-for-profit
accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Students must intend to complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Daniels Scholarships are not full-ride. Instead they cover the unmet needs of the student. The scholarship amount is determined after all other financial aid sources and an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) have been applied. Amounts are different for each student and can change from year to year
- Scholarships cover all or part of a student’s required college expenses (i.e., tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and miscellaneous educational expenses).
- Daniels Scholarships are annually renewable up to a maximum of four
academic years (8 semesters or 12 quarters) if the recipient: 1) is making
satisfactory academic progress as verified by college transcripts, and 2) complies with the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
- Daniels Scholars are required to hold jobs during the school year to continue receiving their scholarships.
- The minimum work requirement is 125 hours during the first year and 250 hours during all other years.
Length of the Process:
September – December 2, 2009 = Nominations and Applications
December – April = Application Reviews & Semifinalist Interviews
April = Daniels Scholarships Awarded
In Southern Utah 4 Boys and 4 Girls can be selected, allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Nomination Process
4-H'ers qualify to be nominated; a letter from the 4-H Agent, Anita Raddatz, is part of the process. Contact Anita at anite.raddatz@usu.edu or 435-610-1147 if there is a 4-H'er who wants to be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Be nominated by a designated Referral Agency (Utah 4-H)
2. Be a current High School Student with an expected graduation during the 2009-2010 academic school year.
3. Be a current resident of Utah
4. At the time of application, be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident of the U.S., or have a refugee or asylum status in the U.S.
5. Demonstrate financial need. “Financial need will be determined by evaluating a number of factors, including the applicant and his or her family’s income, assets, and family size. The applicant and family’s ability to contribute or pay toward the cost of college will be the primary factor used to determine financial need. In general, a family of four, with one child in college, and a family income of $50,000 or less, has a reasonable chance to be financially eligible for a Daniels Scholarship; whereas a family earning more than $90,000 is likely not financially
eligible. While these are general rules, the Daniels Fund evaluates all applicants on an individual basis”.
6. Take the ACT by October 24, 2009 and achieve an exam composite score of 17 or higher, or take the SAT by October 10, 2009 and achieve a combined math and critical reading score of 830 or higher.
Contact Anita at anita.raddatz@usu.edu or 435-610-1147 with any questions or to start the nomination process.

The Utah Horse Council is selling Utah Equine Directories !
These directories contain information on local farriers, veterinarians, trainers, and boarding opportunities across the state. A directory can be kept in your car or trailer for emergencies and provides contacts all over the state. These directories can be a great fundraiser for 4H. The directories are selling for $5.00 and any club or organization willing to sell the directories will get $2.00 out of the purchase price (Utah Horse Council gets $3.00) for each book. If you are interested in buying a directory or using them as a fundraiser, please contact Pat Evans at
Pat.Evans@usu.edu or 435 797 2142.

Rural Southern Utah's Garfield County is eager for the 2009
2nd Annual 4-H Working Ranch Horse (WRH) Gathering on October 10th starting @ 9am at the Triple C Indoor Arena in Panguitch.
Prizes include Saddles, Buckles, Western Bridles, Wildrags, and more for High Point Individuals in each 4-H age group. If you or your youth are not involved in the 4-H WRH Program DON’T STOP reading yet because there is something for everyone at this year’s“Annual Cowboy Heritage Festival and 4-H Working Ranch Horse Gathering” 2009 event activities include: a Western Arts and Trades Show (with door prizes drawings for the attending public), Open Mic night for Cowboy Poets and Singers, a Program Honoring Local Lifetime Cowboys, a Dutch Oven Dinner, the 4-H Working Ranch Horse Gathering, a Cowboy Bean Chili Cook-Off (with cash Prizes), Roping Contests, and a Cowboy Jubilee (contest for Cowboy poets and Singers, with cash prizes in each age group from pee-wee to adult). Don’t miss out on the fun this year in Panguitch on October 9th and 10th. For the event schedule and more information visit www.garfield4-h.org/wrh-gathering


Helpful Websites
• For health information from Center Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Go to http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/index.html A broad array of information about health. You can also request a enews.
• Another great informational website is http://www.foodsafety.gov/ with a focus on foods.
• http://utahbotanicalcenter.org/ a great website about gardening you can also subscribe to an enewsletter.

Canning on propane burners.
I believe Presto is stating that consumers should NOT use propane burners for their canners because the newer canners are quite thin aluminum. The high BTU propane heat will actually warp the bottom. I would say the older steel or very thick canners most probably can still be
used outside using propane. Article submitted by Brian A. Nummer, Ph.D., Extension Food Safety Specialist, Director, Retail Food Safety Consortium, Utah State University, 435-797-2116

Waxing cheese
is a method to minimize mold growth on the surface of cheese. It cannot prevent growth or survival of many pathogenic bacteria. In fact it may promote anaerobic bacteria growth, like botulism. Before the days of refrigeration, we made cheese that was dryer and fermented to a
lower pH (higher acid). These types of cheeses were traditionally stored at room temperature with wax covers. The very low pH and fermentation byproducts could inhibit food borne illness bacteria. A perfect example is parmesan style cheese. Acid, dryness, and fermentation byproducts make this cheese capable of storage at room temperature. Today, many cheeses are made strictly for storage under refrigeration. These cheeses may not
have a low pH and other factors created in their manufacture to prevent pathogen growth, since the manufacturer knows they will be kept refrigerated. If someone waxes this cheese and leaves it in food storage, then there is absolutely no science indicating any level of safety. Please inform consumers that there is no scientific evidence that waxing cheese is safe. In fact, there is evidence to the opposite – placing cheese meant for refrigeration at room temperature is a SIGNIFICANT risk and hazard for food borne illness.

USU Extension programs are available to all.

If you need to meet with a particular person, calling for an appointment is recommended.
• Cheryl Bartholomew, 4-H Staff Assistant, 283-7599, cheryl.bartholomew@usu.edu : 4-H events and activities
• Matt Palmer, Agriculture/Horticulture Agent and 4-H Agent for animal projects, 285-7582, matt.palmer@usu.edu
• Debbie Lambson, Office Manager/Receptionist/Heritage Highway Assistant, 283-7597, Debbie.lambson@usu.edu .
• Anita Raddatz, Family & Consumer Science Agent/4-H Agent for non-animal projects/ Director, 283-7596, anita.raddatz@usu.edu , direct line 435.610.1147.

As agents, Matt and Anita are out in the county often so appointments are highly recommended. If you are on a schedule, appointments are highly recommended for everyone. If you need to only drop off paperwork, no appointment is necessary – just note the office hours. If you want info about a certain topic, you can call ahead or make an appointment. We want to serve you well – hopefully this information is helpful.
Anita Raddatz
Director
Family & Consumer Sciences/4H Agent
USU Extension Sanpete County
325 W 100 N
Ephraim UT 84627
435 283 7596
http://4hsanpete.usu.edu
http://extension.usu.edu/sanpete
Mail to: anita.raddatz@usu.edu

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