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1 CLOVER POWER PRESS Richland County Extension Office February 2016 An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin, United States Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin Counes Cooperang University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunies in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. Richland County UW Extension Vacant 4-H Youth Development Agent Adam Hady Agriculture Agent [email protected] Vacant CNRED Agent Chelsea Wunnicke Family Living Agent [email protected] Danielle Sander WNEP Coordinator [email protected] Sandy Campbell Administrative Secretary [email protected] Jennie Silver Support Staff [email protected] Phone: 608-647-6148 Fax: 608-647-9116 Website Address: hp://richland.uwex.edu Facebook hp://www.facebook.com/ RichlandCounty4H hp://www.facebook.com/Richland County UW Extension Wisconsin 4-H Website hp://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h Requests for reasonable accommodaons for disabilies or limitaons should be made prior to the date of the program or acvity for which it is needed. Please do so 10 days before the program acvity so that proper arrangements can be made. Walk In My Shoes There is a 4-H project under Intergeneraonal Programs called Walk in My Shoes where you can learn to understand older people beer, let them share their stories and experiences, and to explore what happens as you grow older. Our society is aging rapidly and these older people have varied backgrounds, experiences, and abilies. Unfortunately, in our society, older adults are oſten stereotyped as senile, poor, use- less, and burdensome. However, Walk in My Shoes is a 4-H project that reaches across generaons and teaches young people about growing older. You do not need to take this project to be involved with the older generaon. You can be involved in volunteering at local nursing homes by reading to them, vising with and asking about their youth, playing cards, wring leers, and the list goes on. We know that several clubs do go to the nursing homes and help out, make cards or table decoraons, etc. and the different Richland County nursing homes would love to have clubs/members/ leaders become more involved with their residents. Here are some of the things you can do to help out: Pine Valley Healthcare & Rehab - At Pine Valley we like to offer the residents a variety of daily acvies and leisure things to do to connue the things they enjoy. Residents love to visit and especially enjoy the smiles and excitement that children bring, they always light up when children enter a room. We welcome volunteers at any me. Come in to visit, share, or bring in your projects or animals. Residents enjoy music or instrument groups. Of course, Bingo and other games are always a big hit. We have nail supplies for nail painng, and plenty of craſts to make things or help write card out. The greatest giſt you can give someone is your me! Won’t you consider sharing with us? To volunteer, call Tami at 647-2138, Ext. 255. Our House Memory Care - Things members can help and parcipate in are Bingo, reading with individuals or groups, just vising one-on-one or in a group, working jig- saw puzzles as well as tossing a ball with them. We are open to any suggesons you may have as well. Please call Trish Mulholland, Life Enrichment Coordinator, at 647- 4533 Schmi Woodland Hills - There are many volunteer opportunies at Schmi from reading to low vision residents one-on-one or in a group, wring leers, fingernail polishing, holiday decoraon, bullen boards, dining room help especially for Sunday supper, provide music, pet visits, exercise, Bingo, baking groups, painng, gardening to list a few. Please call John Tews, Acvity Director, at 647-8931, to volunteer. By volunteering to work with the older generaon, youth will idenfy some of their own atude about aging and older people; dispel myths and stereotypes about older adults; learn about the aging process, how to communicate with older adults who have sensory loss and develop linkages across generaons within families and commu- nies. Make it a club community service and VOLUNTEER! You will find it rewarding and be glad that you did!

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CLOVER POWER PRESS Richland County Extension Office February 2016

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin, United States Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin Counties Cooperating University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements.

Richland County UW Extension Vacant 4-H Youth Development Agent Adam Hady Agriculture Agent [email protected]

Vacant CNRED Agent

Chelsea Wunnicke Family Living Agent [email protected]

Danielle Sander WNEP Coordinator [email protected]

Sandy Campbell Administrative Secretary [email protected]

Jennie Silver Support Staff [email protected]

Phone: 608-647-6148 Fax: 608-647-9116 Website Address: http://richland.uwex.edu

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RichlandCounty4H http://www.facebook.com/Richland County UW Extension

Wisconsin 4-H Website http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so 10 days before the program activity so that proper arrangements can be made.

Walk In My Shoes

There is a 4-H project under Intergenerational Programs called Walk in My Shoes where you can learn to understand older people better, let them share their stories and experiences, and to explore what happens as you grow older. Our society is aging rapidly and these older people have varied backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Unfortunately, in our society, older adults are often stereotyped as senile, poor, use-less, and burdensome. However, Walk in My Shoes is a 4-H project that reaches across generations and teaches young people about growing older. You do not need to take this project to be involved with the older generation. You can be involved in volunteering at local nursing homes by reading to them, visiting with and asking about their youth, playing cards, writing letters, and the list goes on. We know that several clubs do go to the nursing homes and help out, make cards or table decorations, etc. and the different Richland County nursing homes would love to have clubs/members/leaders become more involved with their residents. Here are some of the things you can do to help out: Pine Valley Healthcare & Rehab - At Pine Valley we like to offer the residents a variety of daily activities and leisure things to do to continue the things they enjoy. Residents love to visit and especially enjoy the smiles and excitement that children bring, they always light up when children enter a room. We welcome volunteers at any time. Come in to visit, share, or bring in your projects or animals. Residents enjoy music or instrument groups. Of course, Bingo and other games are always a big hit. We have nail supplies for nail painting, and plenty of crafts to make things or help write card out. The greatest gift you can give someone is your time! Won’t you consider sharing with us? To volunteer, call Tami at 647-2138, Ext. 255. Our House Memory Care - Things members can help and participate in are Bingo, reading with individuals or groups, just visiting one-on-one or in a group, working jig-saw puzzles as well as tossing a ball with them. We are open to any suggestions you may have as well. Please call Trish Mulholland, Life Enrichment Coordinator, at 647-4533 Schmitt Woodland Hills - There are many volunteer opportunities at Schmitt from reading to low vision residents one-on-one or in a group, writing letters, fingernail polishing, holiday decoration, bulletin boards, dining room help especially for Sunday supper, provide music, pet visits, exercise, Bingo, baking groups, painting, gardening to list a few. Please call John Tews, Activity Director, at 647-8931, to volunteer. By volunteering to work with the older generation, youth will identify some of their own attitude about aging and older people; dispel myths and stereotypes about older adults; learn about the aging process, how to communicate with older adults who have sensory loss and develop linkages across generations within families and commu-nities. Make it a club community service and VOLUNTEER! You will find it rewarding and be glad that you did!

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February 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 Beef Weigh-In,

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.,

Equity Livestock

7 4-H Horse Pro-

ject meeting, 5 p.m.

Fair Office

8 9 10 11 12 13

14 Happy Heart

Day! Rabbits

R Us, 6:30 pm, Ext.

Office

15 4-H Leaders

Meeting, 7 p.m.

Room 713

16 17 18 Youth Protec-

tion, 6:30 pm.,

Vernon Co. Ext Off.

19 20

21 Jr. Leaders,

6 p.m., Ext. Office

22 Feathered

Friends, 6:30 p.m.,

Ext. Office

23 24 25 Photography

Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,

Rm 206, Clssrm Bld

26 27

28 29

March 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Deadline for

Camp Counselor

Application Form

2 3 4 5

6 4-H Horse Pro-

ject, 5 p.m., Fair

Office, Fairgrounds

7 8 9 10 4-H Softball

Coaches Mtg.,

7 p.m.

11 12 Arlington

Sheep Day, 9 a.m.

Ag Research Station

13 4-H Arts Fest,

1 p.m.

Rabbits R Us, 6:30

pm, Ext. Office

14 15 16 17 4-H Cat

Project Meeting

6:30 p.m.

18 19

20 Jr. Leaders,

6 p.m., Ext Office; Grant Co. Rabbit

Show

21 4-H Leaders

Meeting, 7 p.m.,

Room 713

22 23 24 Photography

Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,

Rm 206, Clssrm Bld

25 26 Rabbits R Us

Bunny Petting, TBA

27 28 Feathered

Friends, 6:30 p.m.,

Ext. Office

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April 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4-H Horse Pro-

ject, 5 p.m., Fair

Office, Fairgrounds

4 5 6 7 8 Registration

deadline - Animals

in the Spotlight

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10 Rabbits R Us,

6:30 pm, Ext. Office 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 4-H Leaders

Meeting, 7 p.m.,

Room 713

19 20 21 4-H Cat

Project Meeting

6:30 p.m.

22 23 Animals in the

Spotlight Training,

Pippin Center,

9 a.m.

24 Rabbits R Us

Spring Show, RC

Comm. Ctr.

25 Feathered

Friends, 6:30 p.m.,

Ext. Office

26 27 28 Photography

Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,

Rm 206, Clssrm Bld

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4-H Leaders Meeting

When: February 15, 7 p.m. Where: Room 713, East Hall UW-R

Club leaders are encouraged to attend or send a representative to this meeting. Your club’s input is important.

Richland County 4-H Junior Leaders

Here’s a chance to build and practice your leadership skills, make new friends, meet new people, learn how to make com-munity service fun all while having fun! Junior Leaders get to coordinate and lead events, be spokespersons, plan trips, lead groups, be a part of an exciting team and so much more!

Jr. Leaders is open to any 4-H member 6th grade and up! In-vite your 4-H friends to attend! It’s lot of fun! For more information, call or email Sandy at the Extension Of-fice, 647-6148, email at [email protected] and/or contact Julie Fraser, Jr. Leaders Advisor, at [email protected] or go to the Richland County 4-H Facebook page at www.facebook.com/richlandcounty4h

Jr. Leaders Meeting Schedule

February 21, 6 p.m., Room 713, Extension Office - planning meeting for camps and Fairgrounds Community Service Project, along with team building activities.

March 20, 6 p.m., Room 713, Extension Office - Community service project discussion.

4-H Softball Coaches Meeting

The organizational meeting for 4-H Softball coaches will be held on Thursday, March 10, 7 p.m., Room 713, Extension Office, East Hall, UW-Richland. All clubs that would like to participate should have their coach or coaches present at the meeting!

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4-H Cat Project Meetings!

All meetings will be held in Room 713, Extension Office starting at 6:30 p.m.:

February - no meeting June 16 March 17 July 21 April 21 August 18 May 19

Mark these dates on your calendar! If you would like to be in the Cat Project, be sure to sign up for it when you enroll online! If you have any questions, call Sandy Layer at 647-7526.

HORSE PROJECT MEETINGS

The 4-H Horse Project meetings will be held on the first Sunday of each month starting at 5 p.m. in the Fair Office, Richland County Fairgrounds:

March 6 June 5 April 3 July 3 May 1 August 7

If you have any questions, contact Deanna Louis at 608-383-1225 or email her at [email protected].

FEATHERED FRIENDS MEETINGS

The Feathered Friends will be meeting the fourth Monday of each month through July. All meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in Room 713, Extension Office, East Hall, UW-Richland. Meetings will be held: February 22, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, and July 25. Each meeting has an educational component. Anyone wishing to participate in the Meat Animal Sale must attend at least two meetings. If you have questions, contact the Extension Office at (608) 647-6148.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

8th Annual Arlington Sheep Day

When: Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. Where: Public Events Facility, Arlington Ag Research Station Registration Fee: $5/person or $10/family, includes refresh-ments and materials. Advance registration preferred or regis-ter at the door for the same price.

The morning program for adult producers will feature nutrition and supplemental strategies for highly productive ewes on pasture; benefits to the sheep industry of the production of high-quality lambs; and the use of estimated breeding values to improve flock productivity.

A hands-on program for youth sheep project members and interested adults on evaluation of fleeces both on and off the sheep and some other sheep-related activities. Attendance forms will be available for all youth that attend this session for those counties that approves this activity as a qualifying edu-cational meeting for your sheep project.

At 12:30 p.m. the WI Sheep Breeders Cooperative (WSBC) ban-quet, Recognition Program, and Annual Meeting will be held. Advance registration by March 1 required for the WSBC Recognition Banquet - cost of $15/person (10 years and younger are $5/person).

For complete information and registration form, go to www.wisbc.com.

Rabbits R Us

The 2016 schedule of meetings, functions and events for the Rabbits R Us: February 14 , 6:30 p.m., Room 713, Ext. Office, UW-Richland—Rob Cooper & Alex Stolzman—Showmanship March 13, 6:30 p.m., Room 713, Ext. Office, UW-Richland—Madison Cooper—Breeds & Body Parts—bring a rabbit March 20—Grant County Rabbit Show March 26—Bunny Petting at Richland Co. Easter Egg Hunt, TBA April 10, 6:30 p.m.—Room 713, Ext. Office, UW-Richland—Ali Stolzman—Pedigrees April 24—Rabbits R Us Spring Show, 8 a.m. registration, Richland Center Community Center July 10, 1 p.m.—Visit Pine Valley Healthcare with rabbits. Remember roasters must be checked at this meeting or by July 15 and all tattoos must be turned in by the 15th. July 15—Breed & Roaster ID sheet due to the Ext. Office or Becky August 15—Fryer & Pen of Three ID sheets due September 11, 2 p.m., Avery Marshall Building, Richland Co. Fairgrounds To be eligible to sell rabbits in the Richland Co. Fair Meat Ani-mal Sale and eligible for door prizes at the fair, you must be a member (including FFA members) of the Rabbits R Us Club and attend at least two of the club’s functions. Membership dues are minimal. Questions, call Becky Gobin at 536-3449 (home) or 604-3449 (cell).

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U.S. Targhee Sheep Association Starter Flock

Three Free Registered Targhee Sheep to be Awarded to Deserving Youth

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association (USTSA) will again be offering a free registered Targhee Starter flock to a deserving youth at the 2016 USTSA National Show & Sale in Arlington, WI July 14-16. The winner must be pre-sent to receive the flock and will be awarded one (1) ewe lamb, one (1) yearling ewe, and one (1) brood ewe donat-ed by members of the USTSA. Each animal will be a USTSA registered animal and at least QR in Scrapie Codon 171 genotype. The winner will also received a $150 credit for use toward purchase of additional animals at the 2016 sale. Applications, due April 1, are now available to download at www.ustargheesheep.org or by contacting Mardy Rutledge at the USTSA Office at [email protected] or 702-292-5715. Any young person, ages 9-17, as of January 1, 2016, may apply. Visit the USTSA website for more information at www.ustargheesheep.org.

4-H ArtBeat!

4-H ArtBeat! was created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders and is the introductory program for Wisconsin

4-H Arts and Communication! ArtBeat! Will be held March 18-19 at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells. The

weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, and more!

Youth and adult participants will rotate through a variety of sessions which are hands-on and active and held at various sites through-

out camp. Both youth and adult participants stay in the warm and cozy heated cabins! Camp begins Friday evening at 7 p.m. and

ends Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m.

The $50 fee will include all materials and supplies (including a very cool ArtBeat! Backpack!) special snacks, overnight lodging and

breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Registration deadline is February 19. Go to the following website for more information: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4harts/artbeat.

Do you like science, technology or engineering? Have you always wanted to know what makes things work? Would you like to do cool, hands-on experiments—including activities in food science, DNA, and electricity—and learn about the science of herpetology and more? If so, then I Want To Know! Camp is for you! When: April 29-30 6 p.m. arrival / 4 p.m. departure Where: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI Grades 6-8 / Cost - $65/person—includes all meals, lodging, t-shirt and supplies Registration due March 25 Space is LIMITED!! Registration will be taken on a first come basis with a waiting list if necessary. Forms can be found at fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hstemp/events/i-want-to-know-camp/. Sign up TODAY! Special financial circumstances will be handled on an indi-vidual basis. Contact Joanna Skluzacek at 608-265-2949 or [email protected] for more details.

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Livestock Learning Webinar Series Returns in 2016!

UW Extension and UW Madison Animal Sciences Depart-ment is hosting a “Livestock Learning Webinar Series”. It is suited for older youth to gain animal project & issue based information, ideas on project based leadership, and career goals with the species of Beef, Swine, Sheep, and Meat Goats. All families are encouraged to attend and you can participate from home with a computer.

The sessions are from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the following topics: Feb. 25 (register by Feb. 23) - Beef/Swine

March 31 (register by March 29) - Sheep/Meat Goats

To participate and please register at this website no later than 2 days prior to each session, please go to: http://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/livestock-learning-webinar-series/ for more information. If you have any questions about this series, please contact Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist at [email protected]. Webinar programs are pro-vided as a service of the UW Cooperative Extension and the UW-Madison Dept. of Animal Sciences and are hosted by Bernie O’Rourke, Extension Youth Livestock Specialist. The webinar system provides a two-way voice & visual commu-nication between speakers and listeners and are free to the public.

4-H Summer Camp is coming up! The 2016 Upham Woods 4-H Summer Camp experi-ence will be happening on July 24 - 26, 2016! This will again be Richland County pairing with Vernon and Crawford counties. Mark your calendars!! More information to come at a later date.

PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT MEETINGS

The 4-H Photography Project meetings are new this year!

The first meeting was held in January and we will continue to meet through June and will meet in August to help members prepare for the county fair. If you miss a meeting, you are more than welcome to attend the rest of the meetings.

The following meetings will held in Room 206, Classroom Building on UW-Richland Campus.

February 25 March 24 April 28

We will be having guest photographers to share their experi-ence with members. At the February meeting, Ricki Bishop will talk about composition. Please call the Extension Office at 647-6148 to register a week before the meeting so we will have enough materi-als for everyone.

RECOGNITION CORNER

If there is a special person or organization that any 4-H mem-ber or club would like to thank, submit a 2-5 sentence “thank you” by email to Sandy at [email protected] to have published in the next Clover Power Recognition Cor-ner.

Thank you to….

...Beth Storms for coaching the Dairy Quiz Bowl team

and to her assistants, Rachel Turgasen and Holly Nelson. And congratulations on a job well done! … Jennie Silver for all her help with the club charter audits. … our Shooting Sports youth leaders who have stepped up to teach and share their knowledge with the younger Shooting Sports members! … all our volunteer leaders for all you do for our youth and making the Best Better. Here’s to another great year in 2016.

4-H Camp Counselors Needed!

Are you in 9th-12th grade? Would you

like to make a difference in the lives of

young 4-H members? Would you like

to meet new people, learn new skills

and have more fun than you could ever

imagine?

Then being a 4-H summer camp counselor just may be for you so

consider applying! 4-H summer camp will be held July 24-26 at

Camp Upham Woods, WI Dells. Camp counselor training (dates

TBD) is required. Application can be found at the end of this

newsletter.

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Using the 4-H Name & Emblem

Did you know? The 4-H Name and Emblem is a highly valued mark within our county’s histo-ry. As such, it was granted a very unique and special status; it is in a category similar to the Presidential Seal and the Olympic Emblem. This federal protection makes it a mark into and of itself with protection that supersedes

the limited authorities of both a trademark and a copyright. As a result, responsibility and stewardship for the 4-H Name and Em-blem were not given to the U.S. Patent office but were given to a higher level of the federal government, a member of the Cabinet, the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary has responsibility for the 4-H Name and Emblem, at the direct request of Congress. The “18 USC 707” is the statement in the United States Code that outlines the protection of the 4-H Name and Emblem. The official 4-H Emblem is a clover with four leaves and an “H” on each leaf. The clover’s stem must point to the right as you look at the image. The 4-H Emblem is not a plain four-leaf clover. The 4-H Emblem should appear in specific colors and in its entirety. The 4-H Name and Emblem belongs to the 4-H Youth Develop-ment program, under the authority of USDA and anyone wishing to use it must obtain permission. If you are a 4-H member or volunteer, you are permitted to use the emblem. For detailed information on using the 4-H Emblem, contact the Extension Of-fice or go to http://www.national4-Hheadquarters.gov

Updates to Richland County 4-H Website

The Richland County 4-H Website continues to under-go improvements as we strive to “make the best better.” You can log onto http://richland.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/ to reach our Richland County 4-H website. We can also be located on Facebook at: richlandcounty4h richlandcountyuwextension

You can also contact the Ext. Office via email:

[email protected]

Super Saturday @ the Library! Winter, Valentines Day, and Snow themed craft party: Satur-day, February 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with multiple craft and activity stations

Play & Read An early literacy program at Brewer Library is now enrolling for the second 8-week session in February. The program is free and children ages 3-4 years old are eligible to enroll. Children will attend a playgroup once a week for 1 hour at the library.

Questions or want more information? Contact Tiffany Johnson or Emily Rowe at 608-647-6444

Youth Protection for Richland County 4-H Volunteer Leader Training

When: February 18, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. Where: Vernon County Extension Office, 1st Floor Confer-ence Room, UW-Extension Erlandson Office Building, 318 Fairlane Dr., Viroqua This is mandatory for all new Leaders. Since Richland County is currently without a 4-H agent, Vernon Co. 4-H Youth Devel-opment Educator Colleen Pulvermacher has graciously invited Richland County leaders to participate in their Youth Protec-tion training. Contact the Richland Co. Extension Office, 647-6148, to register by February 15. To carpool or for a ride, contact Sandy at the Extension Office.

SHEEP PRODUCERS

ANNUAL MEETING

When: March 16, 7 p.m. Where: Room 713, Extension Office, East Hall, UW-R This meeting will count towards the educational require-ments to sell in the Richland County Fair Meat Animal Sale.

BEEF PRODUCERS

ANNUAL MEETING

When: March 25 Where: Phoenix Center, Richland Center This meeting will count towards the education requirements to sell in the Richland County Fair Meat Animal Sale. More information will be forthcoming in the March Newsletter.

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RICHLAND COUNTY 4-H ARTS FESTIVAL!

Purpose of the 4-H Arts Festival is to provide opportunity: For 4-H members to share their skills and talents with others.

For 4-H members to further develop their skills in communicating through the arts with constructive feedback on their

efforts.

To share with the public the Arts and Communication areas of the University of Wisconsin- Extension 4-H program.

To discover additional arts ideas from others in the county.

GENERAL GUIDELINES: Throughout the program, participants and others will not leave or enter the room while a group or individual is per-

forming.

Please respect the time guidelines in each category.

Please respect the scheduled performance times. Large groups are expected to perform at scheduled times.

All participants will receive a participation ribbon. Merit (Super Star) award winners will also receive merit (Super

Star) ribbons. Performances judged as part of a county fair exhibit will receive fair ribbons and premiums. Large

groups will be considered “Activity Only” and will not receive premiums. Cloverbuds are allowed to participate in

the Large/Small Group Music/Drama groups only!

All festival participants must be enrolled regular 4-H members. All 4-H members are eligible to participate in the Arts

Festival but in order to receive fair premiums, they must be enrolled in the project with the exception of Speeches &

Demonstrations.

REGISTRATIONS DUE: February 19, 2016

More information and registration form, can be found in the January Clover Power Press or go to our web page at

http://richland.uwex.edu.

Richland County Junior Dairy Management Team Wins State 4-H Contest Congratulations to the Richland County 4-H Junior team as they topped the Dairy Management Contest and placed second in the Dairy Quiz Bowl Competition at the State 4-H contest on Janu-ary 30th in Madison, WI. The team members from Richland County included team captain, Zach Nelson, Ithaca Happy Hour; Logan Turgasen, Sabin Livewires; Calli Storms, Eagle Badgers; and Brock Nelson, Ithaca Happy Hour.

The Dairy Management Contests tests youth on their practical knowledge of the dairy industry. Youth were tested on cow parts, identifying and the use of common tools used in the dairy industry, and working as a team to solve farm related issues facing dairymen today. Junior Dairy Management results were: 1st – Richland, 2nd – Barron 1, 3rd – Sheboygan

The Dairy Quiz Bowl tests the quick wit and extensive dairy knowledge as contestants answered questions about dairy cattle genetics, health, nutrition, showing, and other topics. Contestants answer both individual questions and go head to head with buzzers in the toss up rounds; its a double elimination contest.

In the Junior division Richland County lost their first round to Crawford County, then worked their way back into the Final Round defeating teams from Dane, Sheboygan, Crawford, Shawano, and Wood Counties. The contest included teams from 14 counties, who are 14 years of age and under. Junior Quiz Bowl results were 1st – Winnebago, 2nd – Richland, 3rd – Wood.

The Richland County team is coached by Beth Storms, Eagle Badgers; Rachel Turgasen, Sabin Livewires; and Holly Nelson, Ithaca Happy Hour also assists.

‘The tremendous growth of this team and their desire to learn about the dairy industry makes it very rewarding to coach them,” states Beth Storms. “Four years ago when this team started, we lasted only 2 rounds into the completion, to see them make it into the final round of the quiz bowl and win the dairy management part is a great accomplishment for them and their coaches.”

200 4-H member traveled from all corners of the state to represent their counties in the contests. UW-Madison Department of Dairy Science faculty, Badger Dairy Club members, UW Dairy Science alumni, and other Wisconsin dairy industry professionals helped with the contest. The event was co-sponsored by the Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Endowment Fund, the UW-Madison Department of Dairy Science, UW-Extension and the Badger Dairy Club.

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SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS Shooting Sports Certification To Be Held in Vernon County!

Planning Ahead? Vernon County will be hosting a Shooting Sports orientation at the Coon Valley Conservation Club April 29-30

for archery, rifle, shotgun and muzzleloader. Coordinator training may also be offered if there is interest.

Cost: $70.00 for two day workshop (Please note: To become certified, volunteers must enroll in 4-H Online and complete the 4-H

Volunteer Orientation Class. Any questions regarding these requirements, please call Sandy Campbell, 4-H Program Associate at

608-647-6148.

Course registration: Contact Doug Thompson, phone 920-391-4657 or email [email protected].

A Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports Leader may be certified in archery, coordinator, muzzleloader, pistol, rifle and shotgun disci-

plines. Leaders may only teach in the discipline in which they are certified. An adult leader cannot provide hands-on or safety

instruction without a certified leader supervising the range.

Other Shooting Sports Events

Central Wisconsin 4-H Shooting Sports - 6th Annual Winter Invitational - March 11 & 12, 2016

Central Wisconsin Sportsman’s Club (CWSC), Marshfield, WI

(This is also a 4-H National Invitation qualifying opportunity. Most compete in Wildlife for scores to qualify.)

Registration form and fees deadline: March 5

Complete information is available at the Extension Office or online http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports

Tri-County Tournament - April 1-2, 2016

Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI (Hwy 45 South of West Bend)

Cost: Varies Questions? Contact Norb/Barb Yogerst at 262-677-2379 or email [email protected]

*This is a National Qualifying Event (NQE)

3rd Annual Eau Claire County Invitational - April 30

Mondovi Conservation Club

Disciplines: Air Rifle (silhouettes and 3-position), Air Pistol (slow and rapid/times fire), Archery (3-D and target, Wildlife

Cost: Varies Contact Jake Henning, 715-828-6554 or email [email protected].

This is a National Qualifying Event (NQE)

*National Qualifying Event (NQE) - 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships Qualification Wisconsin Requirements for

State 4-H Shooting Sports Team. Team members are selected annually thorough competitive shoots offered to 4-H members

across the state. Members who meet the criteria for eligibility earn their place on the team by recording the highest scoring percent-

age in a discipline. Members who qualify but forfeit their National trip allow the next highest scoring individual to move up. Teams

shall be comprised of no more than four individuals. Team selection is determined in the fall. Qualifiers who are age eligible will

receive a letter of invitation the end of November which explains the application process for the National Shoot.

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County Fair Judges Training Webinar - March 14, 6-8 p.m.

Interested in becoming a county fair judge or would like to brush up on your skills as a county fair judge? There will be a Webinar just for those interested individuals. Registration fee is $15 per person and checks should be made payable to: UW-Extension. Registration deadline is March 4 to Lynn Pfeiffer, 436 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703.

County Fair Judges Training Webinar Registration

All communication will be via email. After you are registered, the PowerPoint and the call-in

information for the program will be emailed to you.

Registration Form

Please print all information neatly.

Name

Address:

Phone: Email:

Registration Fee: $15/person Check payable to: UW-Extension

Mail completed registration and check to:

Lynn Pfeiffer

436 Lowell Center

610 Langdon St.

Madison, WI 53703

Questions, please contact Pam Hobson, 608-262-9605 or email [email protected]

“SHOES TO SCHOLARSHIPS” SHOE BOX PROGRAM FUNDRAISER

FOR RICHLAND COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

One of the missions at World Wear Project is to divert wearable, affordable shoes from our nation’s landfills. The shoes collected are then sold to third world countries at affordable prices. World Wear Project has vendors in developing countries that they sell shoes to and they, in turn, sell the shoes in the local markets. Since the shoes are recycled by selling them, World Wide Project will pay for all shipping costs and pay for the shoes with the funds going to the Richland County 4-H Leaders Association’s 4-H Scholarship Program. The Shoe Box Program accepts wearable cross-trainers, basketball, jogging/running, tennis, court, aerobic and training shoes. These may in-clude, but are not limited to, Boots, Nike, Reebok, Adidas, New Balance, ASICS, Puma, Saucony, Brooks, Wilson, Prince, K-Swiss, Avia, Fila, Etonic, Lotto, Skechers, Mizuno, Vans, and Converse. Shoes can include all wearable leather and leather look-alike tennis shoes, sports shoes, casual shoes, and dress shoes. They do not purchase canvas, winter boots or any shoes with metal cleats. Shoes should be in wearable condi-tion, no stains, holes or overly worn. They must be in mated pairs with rubber bands and tied laces. The Leaders Association is asking all clubs and interested individuals to bring in their gently used, no longer wanted shoes to the Extension Office to be recycled. Not only will you be helping a 4-H’er in their pursuit of a college education but you will also keep shoes out of the landfills for a cleaner environment .

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UW-Extension Downsizing

Last year, state legislators approved a $250 million cut to the UW-System. UW-Extension falls under the umbrella of UW and is subject to these cuts. Given the nature of the cut, a complete re-design of the way UW-Extension serves the communities of Wisconsin is necessary. County extension offices will be regionalized into clusters made up of 4-5 counties. Richland

County will be in a region with Crawford, LaCrosse, Monroe and Vernon counties. Implementation is planned to begin in July 2016, with personnel changes taking place towards the end of 2016 and early 2017. We don’t know the specifics of this will plan will look moving forward, such as what type of educators each county will have and who will fill those positions. More details will be shared as decisions are made at the state level. Thanks for your patience through our reorganization process.

RICHLAND COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

The Richland County 4-H Leaders Association has established a 4-H Scholarship Program for any current or past Richland County 4-H member. Members in 12th or 13th year of school and planning to or currently attending a 2 to 4 year school are eligible. The scholarship application is due March 15 to the Extension Office and will be awarded in time for May/June graduation ceremo-nies at local high schools as well as being announced again at the Richland County 4-H Awards Program in November. The application form can be found at the end of this newsletter.

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR DAIRY PROMOTION SCHOLARSHIP

The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships, for use during the second semester of the 2016-17 school year, to third and fourth-year college students pursuing dairy-related or food science degrees at one of Wisconsin’s four-year universities. Additional $1,000 scholarships will be made available to high school seniors planning to pursue a dairy-related or food science degree at one of Wisconsin’s four-year universities or students studying in a two-year, technical school program related to dairy or food science. Applicants will be evaluated on involvement and leadership in dairy-related activities, scholastic achievement, and career objectives. Finalists will be interviewed in mid-April, with the recipients to be recognized at the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair. The application is available at http://wistatefair.com/competitions/dairy-promo-board. Application deadline is Friday March 25. For more information, contact Katy Katzman at 262-903-6727 or [email protected].

2016 WI 4-H FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students pursing higher edu-cation in 2016. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, develop-ment and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals. To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships, students must have been a 4-H member for at least one year, have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the 2016-17 academic school year. To be considered for financial support, applications (cover letter, resume, project list and digital photo) must be received via email by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation or before March 15, 2016. For more details go to: http://wis4hfoundation.org/support-4-h/538-2/.

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Richland County 4-H Scholarship Application

Richland County 4-H Leaders Association Richland County Extension Office

1000 Highway 14 West Richland Center, WI 53581

Criteria Any current or past Richland County 4-H member. 12th or 13th year of school (i.e. current senior in high school or freshmen in college) Planning to or currently attending a 2 to 4 year school

Application Requirements The following items* should be sent to the Richland County 4-H Leaders Association, 1000 Highway 14 West, Richland Center, Wis-consin 53581 postmarked by March 15:

Cover Letter Resume Format (to include 4-H involvement) Most involved or completed 4-H Record Book* within the past two (2) years One (1) Essay question* on leadership skills: - How has 4-H prepared you for your future endeavors? Proof of acceptance* to a post-secondary school Two letters of recommendation* (one 4-H related reference and one non-4-H reference letter is suggested) (*Any materials submitted will be returned to the candidates once the selection of the recipients has been completed. Simply contact the Extension Office at 647-6148 to pick those items up.)

Amount This will be based on the funds available each year, but not less than $250.

Deadline Application deadline is March 15 Application Submission Submit completed application to the Richland County UW-Extension Office by March 15.

Notification

Awards will be in time for May/June graduation ceremonies at local high school. It will be announced again at the Richland County 4-H Awards Night in November.

Scholarship applications will be evaluated using the following: Claiming Criteria

Must be enrolled in an accredited college for at least two (2) semesters (can claim after 1st semester) Proof of Transcript and Good Standing (2.0 or better RPA, or the equivalent of) Full time student Request the check from the Richland County 4-H Leaders Board/Extension Office with proof of registration Checks can be claimed after proof of a student’s second semester of college

**A recipient can be chosen for the Richland County 4-H Scholarship AND claim the scholarship ONLY once.** Selection

No interview process necessary There will be a selection committee of 3-5 people to consist of the Richland County 4-H Leader Board members, community members, youth

leaders, etc. Number of recipients each year will be determined by the Richland County 4-H Leaders Board of Directors.

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CRAWFORD, RICHLAND, AND VERNON COUNTY

4-H CAMP COUNSELOR APPLICATION

Open to Youth in Grades 9-13

Training—TBD

Name:_________________________________________ County:_____________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________

City, Zip: ______________________________________ Email: _____________________ ____________

Phone:______________________ Current Grade:___________ Birthdate:________________

Parent(s) or Guardian(s):______________________________________________________________________

T-Shirt Size: (Please Circle) Youth Sizes: Small Medium Large X-Large

Adult Sizes: Small Medium Large X-Large

Suggested Camp Theme:_______________________________________________________________________

1. Why do you want to be a camp counselor? What do you hope to learn from the experience?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What level of swimming instruction have you received, if any?

Advanced _________ Intermediate ____________ Beginning __________ Other___________

Organization examined by: Red Cross _________________ Other______________________________

3. What level of first aid instruction have you had, if any?

Advanced _________ Intermediate ____________ Beginning __________ Other___________

4. I prefer to work with this age group: Grades 3-4________ Grades 5-6_________ Grades 7-8 ________

5. Describe what parents of 4-H campers expect of 4-H Camp staff when they send their child to 4-H Camp:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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6. If you have been a camp counselor, please note the following:

Year Name of Camp Duties you were responsible for:

__________ ________________________________ _________________________________

__________ ________________________________ _________________________________

7. The 4-H camp staff works as a team at camp. Describe the skill you will bring to the team:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

8. Describe leadership experiences you have had, especially those involving younger youth:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

9. Many parents have concerns that their children will be safe at 4-H camp. What things would you do to help

4-H campers feel safe?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Which of the following are you comfortable leading at camp? (Circle all that apply)

Arts and Crafts Water Activities/Swimming Campfire Programs Music/Singing

Games and Recreation Nature Activities Flag Ceremonies Relay Games Science Activities

Others (describe)______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM AN ADULT IF YOU ARE NOT A

RETURNING COUNSELOR. (Should describe ability to work as a team, with younger youth, etc.)

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TO: Richland County Extension Office 1000 Highway 14 West Richland Center, WI 53581

RETURN BY: March 1, 2016

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as

early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.

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ANIMALS

IN THE

SPOTLIGHT

WHAT DO PEOPLE

REALLY SEE?

April 23, 2016 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pippin Center, Melvill Hall

UW-Richland Presenter: Pam Hobson

Ag/Animal 4H Youth Development Specialist

Ever heard it’s all in the eye of the beholder? Ever wonder how the treatment of animals is perceived when

in the public eye? This training will raise awareness of how your actions look to the public. It will also give

you the tools you need to positively influence the public perception.

WHO? All 4-H & FFA Members/Leaders in all species – beef, dairy, goats, horse, sheep, swine,

rabbits & poultry

WHEN? Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. A light lunch will be served

WHERE? Pippin Center, Melvill Hall, UW-Richland

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 8, 2016 (numbers needed for lunch and materials)

This training may count towards the educational requirements for the Meat Animal Sale in beef, meat goats,

sheep, swine, rabbits and poultry.

Registration Form Deadline: April 8 Return to: Richland Co. Extension Office

1000 Highway 14 West

Richland Center, WI 53581

Or email [email protected]

Name(s):

Address:

Grade(s) Phone: Email:

Species (beef, dairy, goats, sheep, swine, rabbits, poultry):

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Richland County Extension Office

Phone: 608.647.6148

Fax: 608.647.9116

1000 Highway 14 West

Richland Center, WI 53581

We’re on the Web!

http://richland..uwex.edu

Current Resident or

Advise us at least two weeks before an event if you

are handicapped and desire special accommodations.

Requests will be kept confidential.

Dated Material

PRESORTED STANDARD

POSTAGE & FEES PAID

USDA

Permit No. 14

February 2016