Thursday, February 18, 2010

Beaufort County Library Black History Month Resources

Local Notables and Famous Beaufortonians
Dr. Buzzard
Sam Doyle (1906-1985)
Charlotte Forten (1837-1914)
Joe Frazier (1944- )
Thomas Ezekiel Miller (1849-1938)
Robert Smalls (1839-1915)
Harriet Tubman (1821-1913)
J.I. Washington (1864-1938)

African American History Month- Library of Congress
Collection of links to material in honor of African American History month in February. Includes links to collections, images, and audio and video sources for individuals such as Carter G. Woodson ("father" of African American History Month) and athlete Althea Gibson; and topics such as performing arts, civil rights, and slavery.

African American World: Your Guide to African American History & Culture- PBS
From Sojourner Truth to Jacob Lawrence, discover the talent that shaped the African American experience.

American Black Journal
Digitized collection of back shows of this television series (originally titled "Colored People's Time"), whose programs "represent a wide variety of African-American viewpoints on issues important to the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan, and the nation as whole." Browse shows from 1968-2000 by date, guest, host, or themes such as "Motor City and Motown." From Detroit Public Television and Michigan State University.

An Era of Progress and Promise- From the State Library of North Carolina.
Website for a 1910 book for those interested in "the history of education, the development of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the Negro Business League, religion in the United States, or African-American society in post-Emancipation America. You can read the full text of the book online, or search for profiles of specific institutions ... or biographies of influential African Americans by selecting the 'Browse' options."

Langston Hughes at 100
This online exhibition, created in observance of the centenary of the birth of Langston Hughes (1902-1967), Harlem Renaissance poet, novelist, and playwright, presents images and audio and video clips. Material includes poem manuscripts, video of Hughes reading his poetry, photos, and related material. From the Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Yale University Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Exhibit of sheet music from the genres of minstrelsy (1830s to 1900s), concert spirituals (1890s to 1940s), ragtime and black musical theater (1890s to 1920s), blues and jazz (1910s to 1950s), and R&B and soul (1950s to 1970s). Includes annotated images of covers and background about selected composers and performers.

Oberlin and the Struggle for Black Freedom
Collection of material about the struggle for black freedom in Oberlin, Ohio, and the education of African American students at Oberlin College. (Oberlin was the first college in the United States to regularly admit African American students.) Topics include the 1835 constitution of the Oberlin Anti-Slavery Society, the Underground Railroad, and Martin Luther King's 1965 commencement address. From the Electronic Oberlin Group, with images from the Oberlin College Archives.

Library Update



The Beaufort County Library is holding its 4th Annual BCL Open House!
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
All Branch Libraries, 11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Lobeco and St. Helena


Beaufort Branch Open House Schedule
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM: Family Storytime! Located in the center of the library
11:00 AM to 3PM: Discover the Resources of SC LENDS! Demo it at the Reference Desk
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Family Storytime! Located in the center of the library
12:00 PM: Wii Fit and Rock Band! Wii games in the second floor lobby
1:00 PM: Wii Sports and Wii Play! Wii games in the second floor lobby
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Get That Job Panel: Lowcountry Human Resources Association experts talk about best job search practices, creating great resumes and successful interviewing tips. Located in the Children’s Program Room
2:00 PM: Mario Cart and Wii Music! Wii games in the second floor lobby
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: One-on-One Resume Critiques! Bring your resume and get personalized advice on
your resume from our Lowcountry Human Resources Association panel.
Located in the Children’s Program Room
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.
Live Music! Performances located in the Children’s Program Room (to the left as you enter library)
11:00 AM: Beaufort Symphony Youth Orchestra
12:00 PM: U.S. Marine Corps Dixieland Band


Lobeco Branch Open House Schedule
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Make It & Take It Children’s Crafts
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM: SC LENDS and BCL Website Guided Tours
1:00 PM: Introduction to Facebook! How to Set up and Use your Facebook Account
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.
Live Music!
11:00 AM: Whale Branch Elementary School Chorus


St. Helena Branch Open House Schedule
11:00 AM to 3:00PM: Wii @ the Library
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM: Children’s Crafts and Coloring Book Party
12:00 AM to 3:00: SC LENDS and BCL Website Guided Tours
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.

Hilton Head Branch Open House Schedule
11:00 AM: Story Time, Children’s Room
11:00 AM: Introduction to Facebook, Computer Lab
11:00 AM: Webtours in the Teen Room
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Virtual BDC, Presenting the On-line Beaufort District Collection, Conference Room
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Games @ the Teen Room
12:00 PM: Story Time, Children’s Room
12:30 PM: Introduction to Facebook, Computer Lab
1:00 PM: Story Time, Children’s Room
1:00 PM: Workshop, Job Search Scams-The Best Work from Home Jobs, Small Conference Room
2:00 PM: Story Time, Children’s Room
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Discover the BCL Website, Webtours and Databases, Computer Lab
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Virtual BDC, Presenting the On-line Beaufort District Collection, Conference Room
3:00 PM: Story Time, Children’s Room
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.
Also, check out the Port Royal Artists @ the Corridor Art Exhibit
Live Music! Performances located in the Large Meeting Room (to the left as you enter library)
11:00 AM: HHI Middle School Stingray Chorus
12:00 PM: Hilton Head Choral Society Youth Choir
1:00 PM: Suzuki Violin with Na You Yang
2:30 PM: HHI High School Performance Choir, Out of the Blue

Bluffton Branch Open House Schedule
10:30 AM: Do Drop-In Story Time, Children’s Room
11:00 AM: Story-on-the-Wall, in the Story Time Room
11:00 AM: Introduction to Facebook, Computer Lab
11:00 AM: Teen Trivia: Are you smarter than a 5th Grader, Teen Room
11:00 AM: All day! Craft Tables with Make & Take Children’s Books, Spanish & English, Children’s Room
11:30 AM: Open Lab, Computer Lab
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM: Discover the resources of the BCL Website, Computer Lab
1:00 PM: Open Lab, Computer Lab
1:00 PM: Story-on-the-Wall, in the Story Time Room
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM: Pictionary! Just how well can you communicate with a magic marker? Teen Room
1:30 PM: Introduction to Facebook, Computer Lab
2:00 PM: Second showing of the Do Drop-In Story Time, Children’s Room
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Charades @ the Teen Room
2:00 PM: Open Lab, Computer Lab
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Discover the resources of the BCL Website, Computer Lab
3:00 PM: Story-on-the-Wall, in the Story Time Room
3:00 PM: Teen Technology Drawing! Teens must register to win one of two Best Buy Gift Cards.
Live Music! Performances located in the Large Meeting Room (to the right as you enter library)
11:00 AM: Bluffton Elementary School Singers
12:00 PM: Mountain Strings String Band
1:00 PM McCracken Middle School’s Sneak Peek of upcoming show, HONK Jr.
1:45 PM: Classic Indian Dance with Neena Jha (Located on the Screened Porch)
2:30 PM: Suzuki Violin with Na You Yang

4H Livestock Fun Day















The St Helena Homesteaders 4H group attended the South Carolina 4-H Program livestock fun day Saturday, January 23. This program was designed to introduce youth and their families to the many areas that the livestock program has to offer. Youth were taught about and experienced animal care, handling and showing in a ring. The day consisted of youth being introduced to several animals including cows,pigs, goats and chickens. Workshops were taught by individuals who have shown these animals, animal specialist and general livestock specialists.

The day started with lunch sponsored by AgSouth who provided a great spread of grilled hamburgers, and fixings, along with a large variety of chips, cookies and soft drinks. Coffee and hot chocolate were big hits that day because it was very cold.


















We had a terrific time at the livestock day, the kids enjoyed the presenters and their animals. Special thanks to all the 4H extension representatives who helped and served everyone, the Ulmer family for hosting the event, the persons who provided the animals and the presenters/teachers.






























Through 4H kids and youth can learn how to care for and show
goats, pigs, chickens and cattle,while learning life skills including
confidence, discipline and independence.

The 4-H program is positive youth development that teaches
life skills through hands on learning and activities.
If your family is interested in joining the St Helena Homesteaders 4H Group, please contact us by email. CHSB@embarqmail.com

South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project




MEAT GOAT PARTICIPANT SELECTION -- 2010


Due to the drought experienced since 2007 the number of does (mother goats) has been drastically reduced not only in South Carolina but across the Southeast. This, in turn, will lead to the reduction in the number of wether goats that will be available to purchase for the 2010 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project. The Meat Goat Project Committee remains committed to providing as many quality wethers to as many young people as possible; however, the number of wethers the committee will be able to secure for 2010 may be smaller than in past years. Since reduced availability of wethers is such a strong possibility, the Committee is establishing guidelines for use in the selection of participants for 2010. The following criteria have been established and will be utilized in the selection of participants from the applicant pool should the committee not be able to secure a sufficient number of wether goats:
 Membership – Must be a bona fide member of 4-H or FFA
 Application Deadline – Those applications postmarked past the application deadline will be removed from project consideration
 Refunds – No refunds will be given after May 7, 2010.
 Level of Participation in the project in past years will be considered –
o Number of shows in which the application competed
o Completion of the Data (Record) Book
 Age of the Applicant – Youth between the ages of 5 and 16 years will be given priority over those youth 17 and up
New applicants must have a signed statement from their Extension Agent or Agriculture Teacher stating that this applicant is believed to be an individual who can care for the animal and will be an active participant in the project activities.
It is not the desire of the Meat Goat Project Committee to eliminate anyone from participating in the project; however, if needed, the committee will use these guidelines in the selection of participants.

The committee will make use of the guidelines in the order of:
(1) Membership,
(2) Application Deadline,
(3) Level of Participation, and
(4) Age of Applicant to make the selection of project participants.

All decisions made by the committee regarding the selection of project participants will be final.
Respectfully,
Meat Goat Advisory Committee


To receivc a South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project 2010 Application
please contact your local 4H County Extension Office
For Beaufort contact: Beverley Connelly-Brown
Email: Bconnel@clemson.edu
Fax # 843-470-3650
Address: PO Box 189 Beaufort, SC 29901

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* Kick Off is June 19, 2010 @ Newberry County Fairgrounds. Please watch for further details.
* All applications must include the $75 fee to register for the project.
* Applications must have a postmarked date by May 7, 2010
* No Applications will be accepted after May 7, 2010.
* There will be no refunds after May 7, 2010.
* All applications that are postmarked after May 7, 2010 or later will not be accepted.
* Make check payable to SC 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project for the correct amount.
* Please DO NOT mail your application to your Extension Offices.
* Mail application to: Tonia Gibson, 1850 Hollywood Rd. Saluda, SC 29138
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Final Show Requirement: Each Participant will receive the Ad information at the Kick-Off.
Each participant will be required to sell $25 in Ads for the final show program booklet or pay an extra $25 entry fee to be eligible to participate in the final show.
_____ I agree to sell $25 in ads to benefit the final show. Ads are due by October 1, 2010.
_____ I agree to pay the extra $25 entry fee to benefit the final show, which is included with this application.

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South Carolina 4-H Media Policy and Release: The 4-H program routinely promotes activities through various media. This includes, but is not limited to newsletters, newspapers, brochures, and displays. In doing so, the names and photos of members may be included to help tell the 4-H story. However, South Carolina 4-H policy is that on web sites, youth in photos will not be identified by name(s).
_______No, do not use my individual picture for any purpose. I will make an effort to avoid opportunities to be in group shots.
_______No, do not use my name for any purpose.
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As a participant/parent/guardian of the above named 4-H/FFA member, I believe all the above information to be complete and correct. I further agree to support the SC Meat Goat Project to the best of my ability and I agree to abide by the policies, procedures, and standards of behavior set forth by the SC Meat Goat Advisory Committee and Clemson Extension. I also understand that participants will be selected based on the Wether Goat Participant Selection guidelines.
Clemson University Cooperative Extension Services offers its program to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and is an equal opportunity employer.


South Carolina 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Project
Dear Applicant and Parent,
Each year we are asked how much this project will cost. We do have a few known costs; please do keep in mind prices on these items tend to fluctuate! It is also inevitable that some goats will incur a larger cost than others.
1. Entering the project $ 75.00
2. Feed from June-Oct $ 82.50
3. Hay $21.00
4. Vet Supplies- De-wormer, Minerals $30.00
5. Hoof Trimmers $15.00
$ 223.50
 We calculated the feed by this $ 8.25 x 10 bags = $ 82.50. This figure may be higher or lower for each goat. Your cost could be more or less, depending on what type of goat feed you decide to buy.
The above approximate cost does not include show supplies, housing (barn or shelter, fencing, etc.), feed buckets, or water buckets. There is also the question of what you will need for the shows. Take into account fuel for the trips, feed, feed buckets, water buckets, goat shampoo, water hose and nozzle, drying towels, goat leads, goat collars and show leads. We always recommend having more than 1 of everything; you never know when you just may need it!
Some of the Fairs are starting to charge for youth to show their goats. We do not know how much the fees will be or which shows will charge this year.

 We calculated the feed by this $ 8.25 x 10 bags = $ 82.50.
This figure may be higher or lower for each goat. Your cost could be more or less, depending on what type of goat feed you decide to buy.
This is only a calculation of some known variables; each person may experience different cost due to the health of a goat and the environment it is kept in.

We wish all participants the very best of luck with your goats!

4H Pullet Chain Orientation Meeting








It is time to begin the 4-H Pullet Chain Project for 2010. Poultry has been a favorite project for 4-H members for many years. Thank you for showing an interest in this project.

To participate in this year’s 4-H Pullet Chain Project, your child must attend the orientation meeting on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., in the Clemson Kitchen of the B. T. Deloach County Office Building located at 201 Jackson Avenue, West in Hampton, South Carolina.

The orientation meeting will give an overview of the project in its entirety.

The 4-H Pullet Chain Program is open to all youths ages 9 to 19 residing in Hampton, Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg, Beaufort, Colleton, Jasper and surrounding counties. A parent or legal guardian must attend the orientation meeting with their child. No baby chicks will be given out at the orientation meeting.

If you plan to attend, please contact the Clemson University – Hampton County Extension Office at (803) 943-3427 Extension 0 by February 26, 2010.

Roy Hollingsworth, Ph.D.
Area County Extension Agent