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THE VOICE OF 4-H Vernon County 4-H Family Newsletter

Vol. 2016 Issue 310 March/April

An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and DA. Extending the resources and knowledge of the University of Wisconsin system to the people of Vernon County.

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.

4-H Focuses on…..

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Relating to Others

Planning and Organizing

Learning to Learn

Communicating with Others

Leading Self and Others

Relating to Change

Applying Science & Technology

Developing Self

Mental and Physical Health

Vernon

County

VERNON COUNTY UW-EXTENSION STAFF Colleen B Pulvermacher Karen Ehle-Traastad 4-H Youth Development Educator Family Living Agent, Department Head colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu karen.ehle-traastad @ces.uwex.edu

Sonya Lenzendorf Sheena Cook-Fuglsang WNEP Coordinator WNEP Educator sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu sheena.cook-fuglsang@vernoncounty.org

Linda Morrison Cindy Daniels Ag & Family Living Administrative Assistant 4-H Administrative Assistant

linda.morrison@vernoncounty.org cynthia.daniels@ces.uwex.edu

Website Address: http://vernon.uwex.edu/

TABLE OF CONTENTS Masthead Pg 1

Save the Date/Volunteer Appreciation

Brat Sales! Pg 2

Club News Pg 3

April/May Calendar Pg 4

Meat Animal/Dairy/ H&P News Pg 5

H&P Project Spring Show Bill Pg 6

Celebrating Volunteers Pg 7

4-H Summer Camp Reg. Form Pg 8

Shooting Sports News Pg 9

Air Rifle/Archery Events Pg 10

Arts Fest 2016 Pg 11

2016 Summer Assistant Application Pg 12

Dog Agility Workshop Pg 13

Grant Co. Rabbit Show Pg 14

Pullorum Training/Upham Woods News Pg 15

State Fair Reminder/Scholarships/

IW2K Camp Pg 16

What’s Going On/Recipe Pg 17

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Save the Date!

Celebrating Volunteers

April 16th, 2016

See below article & page 7 of

this newsletter

Save the Date!

Upham Woods

Summer Camp

July 24-26, 2016

See pg 8

Save the Date!

Shooting Sports Certification Training

Coming to Vernon County! April 29-30th, 2016

See page 9 of this newsletter for

further information!

Springville Superstars 4-H Club Annual Brat Sale Where: Nelson Agri-Center

When: Saturday, April 16th, 10AM-2PM

Serving: Brats, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, baked goods and soda

Thank you for supporting our annual club fundraiser!

Vernon County 4-H Horse & Pony Project Brat Sale Where: Nelson Agri-Center

When: Saturday, April 23rd

(This is our fundraiser for the year!)

Davis Diggers 4-H Club Brat Sale Where: Nelson Agri-Center

When: Saturday, May 14th

Vernon County Parent/Leader Federation Celebrates and invites you a past, present or future 4-H volunteer, to:

Appreciation Night, Saturday, April 16, 2016! Viroqua VFW

We thank you for all you do for Vernon County 4-Hers! We hope to expand our volunteer base to make Vernon County 4-H the best around.

Please come, enjoy dinner and network with other volunteers to see how we can continue with all the good work we do. Complimentary dinner will be at 7:00 p.m. with a short program to follow.

Please RSVP to the Extension office, 637-5276 or cdaniels@vernoncounty.org. RSVP deadline, Friday, April 1st. We hope to see you there!

The mission of the Vernon County Parent-Leader Federation is to promote learning and leadership opportunities to empower

Vernon County 4-H youth to reach their full potential, to make the best better!

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Lucky Clovers—Ty Harbaugh

November—Our meeting was held at Zion Church on Monday November 2nd, 2015.The meeting was called

to order at 7:15 P.M. by Rachel Nigh, .Allie Stillwell led the Pledge of Allegiance and Harlee Harbaugh led

the 4H pledge. Angie Harnish took roll call and read the minutes from last meeting. Ella Lynse approved the

minutes and Hannah Falkers second it. Rachel read the treasurer's report and Mitchell Bass accepted the

treasurer’s report and Tanner Bass seconded. Ty Harbaugh, Harlee Harbaugh and Ella Lysne shared about

pumpkin carving at Norskedalen. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10.Our next meeting will be on December

7,2015 at 7:00 P.M. at Zion Church.

December—Our meeting was held at Zion Church on Monday December 7th, 2015.The meeting was called to

order at 7:16 P.M. by Aimee Harnish, Hannah Falkers led the Pledge of Allegiance and Hope Petersheim led

the 4H Pledge. I took roll call and read the minutes from last month’s meeting, Joey Falkers moved to accept

the secretary's report and Hannah seconded. Rachel read the treasurer’s report, Mitchell accepted and Tanner

seconded. We decided to go to Fort McCoy instead of Mt. La Crosse for skiing and tubing. Fair checks were

handed out and talked about roller skating. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Our next meeting will be

held on February 1st, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at Zion Church.

Enterprise Eagles—Morgan Sagler

February—Our last meeting was held on February 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm at the Chaseburg Village Hall. Thirty-

seven members were present and President Sabrina Servais called the meeting to order. Jeremiah and Lucas

Wieczorek lead pledges and I did roll call. Katie Mislivecek read the Treasurer's report and I read the

Secretary's report. Both were approved as read. We discussed old business which included Arts Fest, winter

activity, and activity discs. Then we discussed new business which included the Chaseburg Run Walk, and the

sewing project with Cindy. Savannah Tunks made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Whitney Mislivecek

seconded it. The meeting ended at 1:35pm. After the meeting we had a few Arts Fest Performances. After that

our guest speaker was Joe Pfaff, the Stoddard Fire Chief. He talked about First Aid and personal safety. Then

we each assembled a mini first aid kit for our backpack. We also made 2 large kits which we donated the

Coon Creek Conservation Club and the Stoddard Legion.

Rainbow Reachers—Abigail Wileman

February—The Rainbow Reachers 4-H Club had a meeting on February 7, 2016. Brayden Sanwick led the

Pledge of Allegiance. Maya Cade led the 4-H Pledge. We did Roll Call. Ella Fortney said the Secretary's

Report. We discussed having a coffee during the summer at the fairgrounds. Each person who put a project on

display at the fair got a plaque. Jared Jones made a motion to donate $50 in gas money to the Wileman family

because Diane Wileman had recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Ella Fortney seconded the motion.

The motion was passed. Those who were going to perform at the Fine Arts Fest performed in front of the 4-H

what they were going to do. Tanner Wileman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Thomas Jones seconded

the motion. The motion was passed.

March—The Rainbow Reachers 4-H Club had a meeting on March 6, 2016. Abi Wileman led the Pledge of

Allegiance. Christine Jones led the 4-H Pledge. Ella Fortney did Roll Call and the Secretary's Report. Paula

Fanta did the Treasurer's Report. We discussed how the Fine Arts Fest went. We read through the 4-H

Newsletter. Maya Cade a motion to have an Arts Club, where the youth of the 4-H who enter things in the fair

make projects together. She also made a motion to have the club make a craft after each meeting. Abi

Wileman seconded the motion. The motion was passed. We decided to have the next meeting on April 3, 2016

at the same location. The meeting was adjourned.

Nerison—Claire Hawthorne

February—The Nerison 4-H Club monthly meeting was called to order on Monday, February 22nd at 6:30 in

the Coon Valley Village Hall by Claire Hawthorne. Pledges were said and roll call was taken. The secretary's

report was read by Claire Hawthorne. Michaela Palm made a motion to approve it and Natalie Bolstad

seconded. The Treasurer’s report was read by Emily Palm. Alex Bolstad made a motion to approve it and

Bridget Palm seconded. Old Business the Hoard's Dairyman Judging contest was to take place after the

meeting. A list was created for donation items and workers for the Art’s Fest Concession Stand. A motion was

made by Emily Palm to have the club pay for any extras needed the day of Art’s Fest and Bridget Palm

seconded. New Business, members gave their Art’s Fest presentations to prepare themselves for competition.

The next meeting will be Monday, March 28th, 2016 at 6:30 at the Coon Valley Village Hall. The servers will

be the Moilien Family. John Falter made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Michaela Palm seconded.

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April 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Summer

Assistant

Application

Deadline

1 Pullorum

Training

Celebrating Volunteers RSVP

deadline

2

La Crosse Archery

Invitational

3 4 5 6 7 8

Jr Olympic Air

Rifle Tournament

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10 Meetings:

State Fair Dairy

Horse & Pony

L/P Federation

11 12 13 14 15

Jr Olympic Air

Rifle Tournament

Beef Weigh-in

16 Volunteers

Appreciation

Dinner

17 18 19 20 21 Upham

Woods Facilita-

tion Training

22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 Regional

Shooting Sports

Certification

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 State Fair

Sheep/Swine

DNA/RFID

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Deadline!

12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20

Sheep/Swine

Weigh-in

21 H&P Fun

Show

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 4-H Camp

Reg. Deadline!

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May 2016

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Meat Animal News

Vernon County Beef, Sheep & Hog Weigh-in 2016 Market animals must be weighed and identified by the meat animal sale committee

in order to be eligible for the meat animal sale at the Vernon County Fair.

Steer Weigh-in

Friday, April 15th, 2016—4-8 p.m.

Saturday, April 16th, 2016—8 a.m.-Noon

Lambs/Hogs Weigh-in

Friday, May 20th, 2016—4-8 p.m.

Saturday, May 21st, 2016— 8 a.m.-Noon

Horse & Pony Project News February meeting was held on February 20th. Attendees were: Kerbie Brose, Emilie Brose,

April Roth, Lucy Boisen, Hope Petersheim, Bella Roth, Karmyn Jarzemski, Kyle Jar-

zemski, Anna Roth, Lexi Christianson, Darby Wagner, and Raina Schultz. Old Business: Finalizing 2016

events which are as follows: April 23:Brat Sale @ Agri-Center (this is our fundraiser for the year!), May 21:

Spring Show at 3 Witches Farm (Pre-Register required) This show will be cancelled if we do not have enough

registered, June 17 & 18: Overnight Clinic, June 18: Trail Clinic with Pat Stevenson at Fairgrounds, July 9:

State Qualifying Show, August 6: Trail Clinic with Pat Stevenson, August 20 & 21: Camping at Wildcat (Pre-

Register required), September 14-18: Vernon County Fair, Mandatory Event: Duck Egg Renovations. Dates

to be determined. Again, we will not be volunteering our time at the Wild West Days this year, working at

Duck Egg will be our mandatory help. We will have two dates for you to pick from. Sally will be discussing

dates with Chaseburg Saddle Club and Al Seelow. We will be having gymkhana, but we still need to decide

on what day/night will work best. (Possibly Thursday or Friday). We also elected our new officers for 2016

which are: President: Emilie Brose, Vice President: Kerbie Brose, Treasurer: Hope Petersheim, and Secretary:

Bella Roth.

Sally has been working on scheduling a cattle cutting clinic this summer. Date to be determined. This will be

open to the public. And will also be a fundraiser for the Horse & Pony Project. Please watch for details.

That is all for now. If you have any questions, please contact me or find info on our Facebook page.

Thank you!

(See page 6 for May 21st Spring Show Registration Form)

Dairy Project News

The first state fair dairy planning meeting will be held on Sunday, April 10th at 1:00p.m. at

the Vernon County Office building basement conference room. All youth who are interested

in exhibiting dairy cattle at state fair are encouraged to attend. If you are unsure and have

questions, please attend the meeting to find the answers. We will begin planning our fundraising and select

chaperones for the state fair at this meeting. This will be a combined meeting with the Vernon County Junior

Dairy Club. There will be a recap of the previous day's tour of central Wisconsin dairy farms.

Ralph Hendrickson ,

State Fair Dairy Coordinator

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Vernon County Horse Project Spring Fun Show Three Witches Farm, Readstown, Wisconsin

May 21, 2016 ~ Show Starts @ 10:00 am Sharp!

Pre-Registration Required! Entries and payment must be received at the UW- Ext. Office, 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392 Viroqua, 54665,

on or before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18th. Make checks payable to: Vernon Co. H&P Project

Exhibitor Name:__________________________ Address:______________________________________

Phone:_____________ Email:_____________________ Grade: Jan.1, 2016 _____ Coggins Copy __

Please circle the classes that you are entering. *Pony height under 56”-If entered in walk/trot, may not enter canter classes!

1. Open Pony @ Halter

2. Open Horse @ Halter

3. Pony Western/Hunt Showmanship Grades 3-8

4. Pony Western/Hunt Showmanship Grades 9-13

5. Horse Western/Hunt Showmanship Grades 3-8

6. Horse Western/Hunt Showmanship Grades 9-13

7. Horseless Horse Showmanship Grades 3-8

8. Horseless Horse Showmanship Grades 9-13

9. Open Bareback (walk/trot)

10.Open Bareback Pleasure***

11.Horseless Horse Walk/Trot (Hunt/Western) Grades 3-8

12.Horseless Horse Walk/Trot (Hunt/Western) Grades 9-13

13. Hunt/Western Walk/Trot Beginner *

14. Hunt Walk/Trot Beginner**

15. Pony Hunt Pleasure Grades 3-8

16. Pony Hunt Pleasure Grades 9-13

17. Pony Hunt Equitation Grades 3-8

18. Pony Hunt Equitation Grades 9-13

19. Horse Hunt Equitation Grades 3-8

20. Horse Hunt Equitation Grades 9-13

21. Horse Hunt Pleasure Grades 3-8

22. Horse Hunt Pleasure Grades 9-13

23. Horseless Horse Pleasure Grades 3-8

24. Horseless Horse Pleasure Grades 9-13

25. Pony Western Pleasure Grades 3-8

26. Pony Western Pleasure Grades 9-13

27. Pony Stock Seat Equitation Grades 3-8

28. Pony Stock Seat Equitation Grades 9-13

29. Horse Stock Seat Equitation Grades 3-8

30. Horse Stock Seat Equitation Grades 9-13

31. Horse Western Pleasure Grades 3-8

32. Horse Western Pleasure Grades 9-13

33. Open Western Riding

34. Open Trail Class

35. Open Egg & Spoon

36. Poles

37. Keyhole Race

38. Ribbon Race

39. Barrel Race

40. Double Bowtie

41. Jumping Figure 8

42. Sack Race

43. Plug Race

I’m having a great

time! Me too!!!

For more information or if

you have questions, contact:

Sally Brose 606-4756

UW-Extension Ofc 637-5276

Reminder! Individual entry form needed for each exhibitor. You may issue (1) payment for multiple entries.

Total Due: $2.00 X _______classes = ___________ $15.00 all day single: ________ $20.00 all day family: ________ Check #________________ Check Total $_________________

I, _____________________________________ (Participant), acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating at the 2016

Vernon County 4-H Spring Fun Show as a Vernon County Horse & Pony project member and am aware that the above

described activities may be hazardous and agree to assume any and all risks of bodily injury, death or property damage

and do not hold the Vernon County Horse & Pony project nor the Three Witches Farm responsible.

4-H Members Signature: _____________________________________________ Date:______________________

Parent Signature __________________________________________________ Date:______________________

Exhibitor #:_______________ (Issued after registration received) (if member is under 18 yrs. Of age)

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Celebrating Volunteers

April 16th, 2016

Volunteers are the strength of the 4-H program and we plan to celebrate them in style on April 16th! Everyone

loves a good story and we want to know your story! Think about experiences with 4-H volunteers —things

you learned, funny things that happened, activities and events with a few surprises and memories that you’ll

always treasure. Please tell us what difference a volunteer has made in your life?

To help us in organizing the celebration, please complete the information below. Please copy this form and

nominate several volunteers!

Name of the volunteer you wish to recognize: _________________________________________________

4-H club or project they support(ed): ________________________________________________

Are they currently active in 4-H? ___________________________________________________________

Do you have a picture with them or of them for recognition display? _______________________________

Please note below how this person has impacted yours or others 4-H experience: (add pages as needed)

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Would you be willing to talk about this volunteer at our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner? ________________

Please return this completed form on or before, April 1st, 2016 to: UW-Extension Office

318 Fairlane Dr, Suite, 392 Viroqua, WI 54665

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin—Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make requests for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding

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July 24-26, 2016 Camp Upham Woods

Crawford, Richland, & Vernon Counties

4-H Camp Registration Form: Due MAY 30

Name ______________________________ Grade________ Gender_________ Email ______________________________ Address_____________________________________ Phone ______________________________ City, State, Zip________________________________ 4-H Club Member (Circle One) YES NO T-shirt Size: (Youth) S M L XL (Adult) S M L XL Parent/Guardian Contact during Camp: Name____________________ Phone:___________________ List any special dietary needs__________________________________________________________

Yes, I’m interested in being an adult volunteer at camp; please send me more information.

Name_________________________ Address: (If different than child)____________________________ If necessary, please indicate below what accommodation(s) your child would need, and for which activities:

____________________________________________________________ Parent Signature ___________________________________________

Send registration form by MAY 30 to: Vernon County UW-Extension Office 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392 Viroqua WI 54665

Make check payable to: Vernon County 4-H ($65 for 4-H members, $130 for non-members) An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please

make request for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or activity.

Youth Grades 3-8

Go swimming and play water

games in the Wisconsin River with

an Upham Woods lifeguard

Explore the water and woods

through fun nature activities

Songs, stories, skits and s’mores

around the glowing campfire!

You will sleep in a cabin with new

friends your age and awesome

youth camp counselors

Black Hawk Island—hang out on

the island and see caves and rock

formations

Peanut Butter Mountain

Circle dancing!

Make new friends from 3 counties!

Chaperones are essential to

a great camp! We Need:

Camp Nurse

Craft Leader

Dining Hall Leader

Archery Leader

Photographer

CAMP COSTS INCLUDE:

Camp t-shirt and name button

All food and snacks

Activity Supplies and

equipment

Cost: $65.00 for Vernon

County 4-H members, $130.00

for non-members

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Shooting Sports News

Shooting Sports Certification Coming to Vernon County!

Planning ahead? Vernon County will be hosting a Shooting Sports orientation at the Coon Valley Conservation

Club April 29-30th 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: The Vernon County 4-H Leader/Parent Federation will cover

the cost for certified Vernon County Adult Volunteers. To become certified, volunteers must enroll in 4honline

and complete the 4-H Volunteer Orientation Class. Any questions regarding these requirements, please call

Colleen Pulvermacher, 4-H Youth Development Educator at 608-637-5276.)

Course registration Contact: Doug Thompson, phone #920-391-4657 via email dougthompson@ces.uwex.edu.

or http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/certification-workshops/

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

and shotgun disciplines. 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.

Our Vernon County 4-H Shooting Sports Project needs additional adult leadership. Please consider taking

advantage of having the required training held here in Vernon County, and assisting in this very popular and

successful 4-H project. If you have any questions about being a volunteer for this project, please call Keith

Mathison, Vernon County Shooting Sports Leader at 608-769-0113.

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, Wisconsin

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

Registration form and fees deadline: March 5, 2016

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

files/2015/12/2016-Winter-Invite-Registration-Form.pdf

Tri-County Tournament—Date: April 1st-2nd, 2016

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

Cost: Varies Questions? Contact: Norb/Barb Yogerst Phone: 262-677-2379 Email: nbyogerst@gmail.com

*This is a National Qualifying Event (NQE)

3rd Annual Eau Claire County Invitational—Date: April 30th, 2016

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

target), Wildlife

Location: Mondovi Conservation Club

Cost: varies Contact: Jake Henning Phone: 715-828-6554 Email: jakehenning1@gmail.com

*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 through

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 percentage 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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WISCONSIN 4-H/JUNIOR OLYMPIC THREE POSITION AIR RIFLE & NQE

QUALIFYING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS HOSTED BY Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports

Sporter and Precision Classes

Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports is sponsoring the

4-H/Junior Olympic 3 Position Air Rifle Tournament on

April 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 2016 at the Chippewa Falls Armory.

The Junior Olympics are held all across the country using the

same exacting national rules. When the state championships

are finished, the top National shooters are invited to compete in

the National tournament. All tournaments are scored using the Orion computerized scoring system.

Because of the nature of 4-H, which is formed around youth, not sports, 4-H Shooting Sports is at entry and

intermediate level shooting. This tournament is a chance for 4-H shooters, who are “into” shooting sports, to

move up and compare themselves to the best.

For each class there is a $14.00 registration fee. Once you are registered you can, at the shoot, register as part

of your local team for $7 per team. Call Joe if you have questions. Fee includes a wildlife component with

awards.

LOCATION: National Guard Armory, Chippewa Falls, WI – GPS: 2811 East Park Avenue, Chippewa Falls,

WI.

- AWARDS - AWARDS: Chippewa County 4-H Shooting Sports will provide medals to overall high winners and place

finishers in each of three age categories, as well as for teams.

AGE GROUPS: As of January 1, 2016: Ages 8-11; Ages 12-14; Ages 15-19.

GUNS PERMITTED: Air Force: Edge; Crosman: CH2000, CH2009; Daisy: M853/753/953/893CM.

888/887, XSV40, Valiant; Air Arms T200; Champion Choice T200 (CZ2007). Guns will be checked at sight.

Return registration form by April 1, 2016 to Joe Tiry, 34111 County Hwy. O, Stanley, WI 54768.

(Complete Registration information available at Vernon County UW-Extension Office) or for more information, call Joe Tiry at (715) 644-2538 (9:00-10:00 p.m.), cell: 715-379-1071, OR E-mail:

jtiry@centurytel.net.

9th Annual La Crosse County 4-H Archery Invitational Friday or Saturday - April 1st or 2nd, 2016

Registration deadline: All entries must be postmarked by Thursday, March 24th No late entries will be accepted after this post date

Join us for our 9th Annual La Crosse County 4-H Archery Invitational! We are offering shooting times on

Friday evening (April 1st), as well as Saturday morning (April 2nd). 4-H members from surrounding counties

welcome! (Complete entry information is available at the Vernon County UW– Extension Office)

Please note: Registrations must be postmarked by Thursday, March 24th – no late entries will be accepted!

Event Location La Crosse Archery (1231 Oak Forest Drive, Onalaska)

Contact Information Email La Crosse County or call (608.785.9593)

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Brueggen, Beckett

Brueggen, Kennedy

Brunette, Allyson

Crowley, Monica

Deaver, Britany

Diehl, Abby

Diehl, Rachel

Falkers, Catherine

Falkers, Hannah

Falkers, Rachel

Falkers, Sarah

Falter, Agnes

Falter, Cecilia

Falter, Dominic

Falter, John

Falter, Teresa

Farrell, Andrew

Farrell, Isaac

Farrell, Tully

Farrell, William

Gettelman, Gretchen

Goltz, Genesee

Hamilton, Airiel

Hamilton, Kin

Hamilton, Levi

Huebner, Denali

Huebner, Odessa

Jensen, Madysan

Jepsen, Asa

Jepsen, Jonah

Jothen, Aubrey

Jothen, McKenna

Konrad, Finley

Krause, Michael

Kuchinski, Alex

Larsen, Autumn

Lysne, Ella

Nigh, Rachel

Palm, Bridget

Palm, Emily

Palm, Michaela

Pennington, Gabriel

Roethel, Benjamin

Roethel, Bethany

Roethel, Joseph

Sanwick, Logan

Sanwick, Luke

Schipper, Hayley

Schipper, Rebecca

Schultz, Bryce

Schultz, Gibbson

Schultz, Raina

Sikora, Pearl

Solverson, Emma

Ta, Kelly

Vento, Angelo

Vento, Cecilia

Vento, Trinity

Wagner, Darby

Wagner, Michal

Wagner, Ricky

Wagner. Savannah

Wieczorek, Jeremiah

Wieczorek, Lucas

Wileman, Abigail

Wileman, Rebecca

Wileman, Tanner

Zink, Anastasia

Zink, Lillian

Zink, Oscar

2016

Saturday, March 5, 2016

Westby Area High School

Arts Fest Mini Drama Retreat Ramblers - "Please Don't

Litter Our Earth" Performers: Jenna Harrington,

Madison Kumlin, Bryce Schultz, Gibbson Schultz

Vocal Performance Nerison - Magnificent Trio

Jesu Redemptor OmniumTrio Performers: Agnes Falter, Teresa

Falter and Emily Palm

Instrumental Performance Admiral String Trio

Performers: Agnes Falter, Dominic Falter & Teresa Falter

Team Demonstrations Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56

Darby & Michal Wagner Animal Science- Lot 7 Mixed

Cultural Arts- Lot 8 Mixed

Congratulations to all 4-H members who participated in this years event!

Everyone should be proud of your entries! For our 4-H members who were

not able to participate this year, please keep it in mind for 2017!

Congratulations to Finley Konrad & Rachel Nigh,

Arts & Crafts exhibitors, for being selected to

represent Vernon County at the 2016

4-H State Youth Conference!

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2016 Summer Employment Program UW - Cooperative Extension Service

COUNTY: Vernon (County Seat: Viroqua, 35 miles southeast of La Crosse)

TYPE OF POSITION: 4-H Summer Assistant

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: May –August, dates negotiable

SUMMARY OF POSTION: This position is designed to provide assistance to County Extension staff

during the busy summer months. The 4-H Summer Assistant will increase his/her knowledge of youth

development programs, community partnerships, volunteer development, the UW-Extension Service and the

4-H Youth Development Educator responsibilities. This summer position provides valuable pre-professional

experience for educational and community based careers. The 4-H Summer Assistant is supervised by the

Vernon County 4-H Youth Development Educator.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The 4-H Summer Assistant work involves, but is not limited to, assisting in the

design, implementation and promotion of youth development programs that benefit the Vernon County 4-H

youth, such as summer camps, tractor safety, camp counselor training, and fundraising activities. This is an

entry-level position requiring significant contact with the public and ability to multi-task. This summer

position provides flexibility in scheduling; however, some overnight and weekend work may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Evidence of successful leadership experience in 4-H, school and/or community organizations.

Completion of two years of college preferred

Self-motivated and self-directed

Ability to deal with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds

Strong organization and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Enthusiasm and flexibility, strong critical thinking skills

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability

Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends

Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

4-H experience highly desirable

Knowledge of Vernon County a plus

SALARY: Negotiable. Reimbursement for official job travel will be provided according to county policy.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Send a cover letter, resume, names and contact

information of three current references by April 1, 2016 to:

Colleen Pulvermacher, 4-H Youth Development Educator

318 Fairlane Drive, Suite 392

Viroqua, WI 54665

608-637-5276 FAX 608-637-5504

colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu

Please Note! INTERVIEWS for top candidates will be held Friday, April 15th.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The University of Wisconsin Extension provides affirmative action and equal

opportunity in education, programming and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color,

gender/sex, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status,

arrest or conviction record, or veteran status.

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AGILITY WORKSHOP

April 10, 2016

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Smarty Paws Agility Center

4175 123rd St.

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Beth Crowley will be teaching beginners covering bonding and foundation work.

Kim Line-Berget will teach advanced covering front, rear and blind crosses. She will also cover contact

equipment for both advanced and trainers.

There will be a question and answer session open to trainers and kids with dogs. Dogs must have one year of

obedience training and be approved by leader of your county to attend.

Dogs must have a crate! Please bring lawn chairs.

Lunch will be provided

$15.00 fee for Leaders

$10.00 fee for Kids

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Registration Form: Agility Workshop

Make checks payable to: Eau Claire County 4-H Dog Project

Name ________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________________________________

Leader-trainer ________________________________________________________

Child ________________________________________________________________

With dog _____________________________________________________________

Date of Shots _________________________________________________________

Beginner _______

Advanced _______

Mail to:

Dawne Bisek

S11800 County Rd F

Eleva, WI 54738

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Grant County Happy Hoppers Rabbit Club Spring Youth Show

March 20th, 2016

Eckstein Exhibit Hall at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, WI

Registration: 7:30-9:00am Show starts: 9:00am Entry Fee per rabbit before March 1st : $2.00

Entry Fee per rabbit after March 1st : $3.00 Showmanship per exhibitor: $1.00

Show Rules:

1. The latest rules of the ARBA will govern this show.

2. Carrying cages with bottoms are required on all cages.

3. Entries close when breed is called.

4. Ribbons will be given out at the show, none will be mailed. All checks are void after 60 days.

5. Grant County Happy Hoppers Club is not responsible for loss from fire, theft or accident.

6. Entry sheets and remark cards are to be used.

7. All rabbits must be PERMANENTLY EAR MARKED in the left ear.

8. No refunds.

9. No limit on entries per exhibitor grades 3-13.

10. Pet, Fryer, Roaster and Meat Pen Classes are included. Single Fryer- Not over 69 days or 5 lbs. Single Roasters-

between 70 & 180 days and 5-8 lbs. Meat pen- Not over 69 days or 5 lbs. (3 rabbits of the same breed and variety)

Send Entry Forms to: Patti Fry

(labsrus429@yahoo.com)

2948 Weinbrenner Rd.

Fennimore, WI 53809

(608) 822-5325

Food Stand available with

beverages all day. Get a chance to

win the raffle, the silent rabbit and

the pie/dessert auctions!

Supply vendor, Moeller Rabbit

Equipment

Trophies For: Best in Show/Reserve

Best of Breed

Rosettes For:

Best Opposite

Showmanship 1st place awards: Beginner : 24x24 Cage

Intermediate: Show Table

Senior: Two Show Chairs

GRANT COUNTY HAPPY HOPPERS SHOW

MARCH 20TH, 2016 EXHIBITORS NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________CITY: _____________________ STATE:________ ZIP:________

PHONE NO.:________________________ E-MAIL: _______________________________________________________

Showmanship Class: Junior (Grades 3-5) _______

Intermediate (Grades 6-8) _______

Senior (Grades 9-13) _______

Showmanship Entry Fee $1.00 = $ _________

Entry Fee $2.00 (postmarked by 3/1/2016) x ______ (number entered) = $ _________

Entry Fee $3.00 (postmarked after 3/1/2016) x _____(number entered) =$ _________ TOTAL FEE $ __________

Ear No. Breed Variety Class Sex

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Complete entry information

available at the Ext. Office!

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2016 Wisconsin Certified Pullorum Tester Training Seminar for Poultry A pullorum tester training seminar will be held on Thursday evening, April 7, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00

p.m. at the Best Western Plover Hotel & Conference Center, located at 5253 Harding Ave., Plover, Wis.

in their conference room. This seminar is for people who would like to become a certified pullorum tester

for poultry in Wisconsin.

Certified testers can test their own or others' poultry so that flocks can qualify for the National Poultry Im-

provement Program, Wisconsin Tested Flock Program, or individual testing requirements. These testing pro-

grams allow owners to move birds for fairs, exhibits, and sales. Certified testers must be at least 18 years old,

and adhere to NPIP and Wisconsin Tested Flock program standards. They do not need to be veterinarians or

veterinary technicians. The seminar will explain the requirements for the poultry testing programs, and

demonstrate how to test for poultry diseases – pullorum and mycoplasma gallisepticum.

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to the first 80 people that register. Please contact Margie

Proost by April 1, 2016 to register at 608-224-4877 or by email at margaret.proost@wisconsin.gov.

The fee to become a certified pullorum tester is $25. A form will be supplied at the seminar that must

be mailed with your payment within two weeks after attending the seminar.

DIRECTIONS: From: Interstate 39 - The BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center is conveniently located in

Plover, WI, at the intersection of Highways I-39 (51) & 54 (Exit 151), just south of Stevens Point.

From I-39, exit at 151, go one block east to Harding Avenue. Hotel is on the corner.

Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center Peanut Butter Mountain Facilitation Training

•When: April 21st, 10 AM -5 PM

•Where: Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center

•Cost: Free! Lunch will be provided

•Open to any interested 4-H staff, adult volunteers, or teachers that program at Upham Woods.

•Benefits: Be able to run your own PBM team building courses at Upham Woods. Learn valuable information

on how to facilitate.

•Limited space available, Maximum enrollment 18 participants.

•This training does not certify you to run low ropes courses, it only allows the participant to run PBM at

Upham Woods.

•Good up to three years.

For more information or to register please contact Michael Raymonds at Michael.Raymonds@ces.uwex.edu

or call (608) 254-6461

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Wisconsin State Fairy 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 katzman@idcnet.com.

iW2K! I WANT TO KNOW! CAMP

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!

APRIL 29-30, 2016 6 pm arrival | 4 pm departure—Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center —

Wisconsin Dells, WI—Grades 6-8 | $65 — Includes all meals, lodging, t-shirt and supplies

REGISTRATION DUE MARCH 25—Space is LIMITED! Registrations will be taken on a first come basis

with a waiting list if necessary. Forms can be found at fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hstem/events/i-want-to-know-camp/.

Sign up TODAY! Special financial circumstances will be handled on an individual basis. Contact Joanna

Skluzacek at 608-265-2949 or Joanna.Skluzacek@ces.uwex.edu for more details.

2016 Wisconsin State Fair Market Animal Identification Reminder! Youth interested in showing market beef, sheep or swine at the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair will need to get

their animal projects DNA/RFID identified through the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium

(WLIC) by the respective State Fair eligibility deadlines. WLIC is coordinating a statewide DNA/RFID iden-

tification program for Wisconsin County and State Fairs. This identification system allows animals which are

DNA/RFID identified through the WLIC County and State Fair program to meet Wisconsin State Fair Identi-

fication requirements as long as the process is completed (all forms returned and samples on file) by the re-

spective Wisconsin State Fair identification deadline postmark.

Wisconsin State Fair DNA/RFID identification deadlines (postmark):

Sheep: Monday - May 10, 2016

Swine: Monday - May 10, 2016 (Complete information in the February 4-H Newsletter!)

2016 WI 4-H Foundation Scholarships The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin stu-

dents pursuing higher education in 2016. Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students

based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future edu-

cational 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 2016-2017 academic school year.

To be considered for financial support, applications (cover letter, résumé, project list and digital photo) must

be received via email by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation on or before March 15, 2016. For more details go to:

http://wis4hfoundation.org/support-4-h/538-2/.

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DAY DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Sunday March 13 L/P Federation Meeting 6:00 p.m. UW-Extension, 1st Floor

Conference Rm.

Sunday March 13 Horse & Pony Project Meeting 1:00 p.m. UW-Extension, 1st Floor

Conference Rm.

Fri.—Sat March 18

& 19

Art Beat Upham Woods, Wisconsin

Dells

Saturday March 19 Vernon County 4-H Leader Retreat 10:00 a.m. Vernon Memorial

Healthcare Community

Room, Viroqua

Sunday March 20 Happy Hoppers Rabbit Show 9:00 a.m. Grant County Fairgrounds,

Lancaster, WI

Friday April 1 Vernon Co. 4-H Summer Asst. Application

Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Friday April 1 Pullorum Tester Training—Reg. Deadline

Friday April 1 Celebrating Volunteers—Registration

Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Friday-Saturday April 1-2 La Crosse County 4-H Archery Invitational La Crosse Archery,

Onalaska

Friday-Saturday April 8-9 4-H Jr. Olympic Air Rifle Tournament Chippewa Falls Amory

Sunday April 10 State Fair Dairy Meeting 1:00 p.m. UW-Extension, Basement

Conference Rm.

Sunday April 10 L/P Federation Meeting 6:00 p.m. UW-Extension, 1st Floor

Conference Rm.

Friday-Saturday April 15-

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4-H Jr. Olympic Air Rifle Tournament Chippewa Falls Amory

Friday-Saturday April 15-

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Vernon County Fair Beef Weigh-in 4-8pm Fri.

Sat 8am-

noon

Vernon County

Fairgrounds, Livestock

Arena

Saturday April 16 Celebrating Volunteers 7:00 p.m. VFW, Viroqua

Friday-Saturday April 29-

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Shooting Sports Certification Training 6:00 p.m.

What’s Cookin’ - March/April Recipe

French Toast Bake

Directions Melt butter in microwave & add brown sugar. Stir till

mixed. Pour butter/sugar mix into bottom of 9x13 pan.

Spread around. Beat eggs, mil & vanilla. Lay single slices

of bread in pan. Spoon 1/2 of egg mixture on bread layer.

Sprinkle some cinnamon over bread/eggs. Add 2nd layer of

sliced bread. Spoon on remaining egg mixture. Cover &

chill in fridge overnight. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes

(covered for the first 30 minutes). Sprinkle with powdered

sugar & cinnamon. Serve with warm maple syrup.

Ingredients 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)

1 cup brown sugar

1 loaf of thickly sliced bread

(French bread cut in 1 “ slices works well)

4 eggs

1 1/2 cup milk

1 tsp vanilla

Powdered sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling

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