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H. Schindler, CED
Dee Williams, 4-H Youth Educator Susan Baldwin, 4-H Secretary |
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March/April 2004
Vol. X Issue
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Upcoming Meetings
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Local NewsClub leaders are encouraged to attend the Wexford County Leaders Association meeting at the MSU Extension Office Conference Room on Tuesday, March 9 at 7 p.m.. Get involved in this year’s planning!Don’t forget the following important livestock dates:
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Exchange OpportunitiesBring the world into your home this summer by hosting a Japanese student! These young people are excited to learn about your family’s customs and culture, your values, foods, clothes, and lifestyle.The dates of the exchange are July 22 through August 19 and is open to any family with a youth of the same age (12 through 16) and gender as the Japanese youth. The 2004 International 4-H Youth Exchange (Upper Midwest Ambassador to Australia) Program for 4-H Teen Leaders and Older Youth will visit Victoria, Australia. The approximate dates are June 20 to July 20. 4-H youth from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin between the ages of 16 and 19 are invited to experience working side-by-side with host family members in the Victoria area. For more info regarding either program, contact the office at 779-9480. |
Miscellaneous Horse InformationYou may download your New 4-H Horse & Pony Project Show Rules & Regulations Book at:http://web1.msue.msu.edu/wexford/4H
A list of 4-H horse judges is also available: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/horsekids
A small quantity of the 2003 Horse Events Directory
presented by the Catch a Reinbow 4-H Therapeutic Riding Club are available
in the office for horse leaders. This directory has various horse events
throughout the state.
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Horse Shows & ClinicsThe Emmet and Charlevoix County 4-H Development Council has announced its spring and summer line up of horse clinics, horse shows, and summer Twilight Shows. 4-H members with or without horses are encouraged to attend any of these fun events.Clinics:
Horse Expo '04The International Stallion Exhibition & Trade Show (Horse Expo) will take place at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing on March 12-14. For more information or a coupon for $1.00 off daily admision, contact the office.It's OK to Bring that Hairy HorseHave you ever wondered why you placed the way you did at a horse show? Wouldn't it nice to have time for more feedback from the judge so you know what you need to work on and can become more successful?Register for the "It's Ok to Bring that Hairy Horse" seminar at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing. Clipping Clinic: March 27; Horse Show: March 28. For more information, contact the office.
Natural Horse-Man-Ship ClinicThere will be a Level 1 Partnership & K.I.D.S. Beginning Partnership clinic at Posse Facility in Reed City on June 18-23. For more information, contact Dick Christiansen at (231) 829-5219 or Sherry Goldsmith at (517) 437-2328 or email her at: ssgold@comcast.net. |
2004 State 4-H Horse JamboreeThe schedule of events and registration packets for the 2004 State 4-H Horse Jamboree taking place April 23-25, 2004 ar now in the office. Stop in the office and see Dee for more information.MSU Merillat Equine ExperienceSpend a day learning how to take better care of your horse on Saturday, April 17, from 9 am to 5 pm at the MSU Merillat Equine Center. Learn about equine dentistry, forage analysis, reproduction or attend a training session. For more information, call Dr. John Berends at (517) 432-6164.2004 Winter Horse ProgramThe 2004 Winter Horse Program will hold two sessions of classes. The first, April 20, will feature two classes: "Why Manure and Water Don't Mix" and "Control of Parasites." The second, April 22, will feature: "Hay Management Strategies" and "Care of the Older Horse."Call the office for directions to these classes in West Branch or for
a registration form.
Tack Swap & Craft SaleThe Osceola County 4-H PEP Program's annual Tack Swap & Craft Sale will occur on March 23, from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. at the Mio Community Center. Admission is $1.00. Vender spaces are available. Call Denise Rooker at (231) 848-2054 for more information.Michigan Horse Council Youth Leadership SymposiumThe Michigan Horse Council Youth Leadership Symposium will take place Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing. Entries are due March 22. To obtain a copy of the registration form, contact the office.Standardbred ProjectHave you ever thought about raising and training a young horse? Do you want to learn about marketing horses? If you are ready for more challenges in your 4-H program, the Michigan 4-H Standardbred Project might be just what you're looking for.In this project, you will be responsible for the care, feeding, and training of a Standardbred foul for one year. You will receive the foal in October and then sell it about one year later at a Michigan Standardbred sale. During the year, you will attend seven meetings and activities designed to teach you more about horse care, careers, and the harness racing industry. You will have opportunities to mentor with some of Michigan's best trainers and breeders. Application available until July 1. |
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4-H Dog Fun MarchCome enjoy a full-filled day at the Sanilac County 4-H Fairgrounds in Sandusky on Saturday, May 22. The 4-H Dog Fun Match is open to anyone of any age. They need not be a 4-H member or have an A.K.C. dog.For more information, contact the Sanilac County MSU Extension Office at (810) 648-2515. |
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Market Livestock RegistrationsThe deadline for registering market livestock projects for steer, dairy beef, and turkey has passed. The next important date is the April 5 registration of all other market livestock projects.At this time, we have 44 projects already reigstered! They are:
The mandatory weigh-in date for steerm dairy beef, swine, sheep, and goats is May 12 at the Northern District Fairgrounds. Sheep will now be tattooed at that time. Be sure to read your 2004 Nothern District Fair General Rules! Major rule changes for 2004 include: possession dates for steers and
dairy beef; the addition of market ducks; private treaty sale guidelines,
seudorabies testing equipment for sqine; rules for bringing in and weigh-in
for more than one swine or sheep; and the tattooing of sheep.
Rabbit WorkshopA rabbit workshop is being held in St. Clair County on April 3 at the Community building at Goodells County Park in Goodells, MI. Registration is 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Skill-A-Thon Workshop: 9 a.m. through Noon. Bring your own lunch. There will be a Showmanship contest and Skill-A-Thon contest running concurrently beginning at 1 p.m.The morning will be spent learning about selecting, raising, and showing rabbits. The afternoon will test the information and skills you learned in the morning. Topics to be covered include judging terminology & score cards, rabbit sexing, tattooing, basic health care, rabbit anatomy, disqualifications and faults, showmanship tips, cage safety & sanitation, variety colors "telling them apart", rabbit configuration "what to look for". For more information contat Mary Taylor at (810) 987-9270.
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Goat InformationThe Sanilac County 4-H Small Animal Committee is planning a goat showmanship workshop on May 16 from 2-5 p.m. at the Sanilac County 4-H Fairgrounds. For more information, contact the office.The Marketing Meat Goats for the Commercial Producer workshop will take place March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the United Producers Sale Yard in Battle Creek, MI. For more information call the office. Reservations due March 17. Please note that the ANR handbook listed the wrong date for the Spring
Goat Day. The correct date is Saturday, March 13. For more information,
stop in the office for a copy of the ANR handbook.
Rabbit & Cavy ShowThe rabbit & cavy show begins at 9 a.m. at the MSU Pavilion. No pre-registration is required. On site registration begins at 6 a.m. The Michigan 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show is sponsored by Michigan 4-H Youth Development Programs. Rabbit and Cavy breed classes only. Judging by ARBA Standards (breed, fur, meat). No showmanship classes offered. For registration forms or other information, contact the office.Fair Pig AuctionA "Fair Pig Auction" will be held Saturday, March 27, at 1 p.m. at the Fancy Creek Farm in Chase. There will be approximately 100 quality show pigs to be sold, Duroc X, York X, Hamp X, and Purebred. pigs have been vacinated and wormed with Ivomec.Dairy Youth Programs & EventsDairy Judging Field Day at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing will be held on March 25.Information on the Michigan Dairy Heifer Replacement Program can be
found at: http://www.canr.msu.edu/anscikids
Dairy Days will be held the week of July 19 at the MSU Pavilion. More information will become available in April. |
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Michigan Week Photo ContestMichigan youth, aged 9 to 19, interested in photographing a Michigan historic site, are invited to participate in the Michigan Week 2004 Youth Photo Contest. Youth may submit up to two photos; these can be two different views of the same historic site or two difference historic sites. Photo submission is April 1, 2004.For this photo contest, a historic site is a building (such as a house), a structure (such as a bridge), an area (such as a neighborhood, a fairgrounds or a business district) or an object (such as a monument) that is 50 years old or older. A specific historic site would be the Second Baptist Church in Detroit, which was founded in 1836 by former slaves and served as a station on the Underground Railroad. For additional photo contest information, application and contest rules,
go to Michigan Week at the HAL website located at:
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2006 National 4-H CalendarNational 4-H Supply Service wants to know how 4-H has changed your life. Your story may be used in the 2006 National 4-H Calendar. Sending in a submission may get you a free gift certificate to use in the 4-H Source Book.The 2006 calendar theme is "How 4-H Changed My Life!" You must tell the what, when, where, why, and how so everyone can understand how 4-H changed your life. One story for each month will be featured in the calendar and the author will receive one $10 gift certificate towards a future purchase in the 4-H Source Book. Submission deadline: April 30, 2004. For more information, contact the office. |
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Mark of Excellence AwardIt is that time again. Information about the 2004 4-H Mark of Excellence Award is now also available on the web at:http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/staward.html The forms are available to download in MS Word format which are easy
to use. These forms ask for a lot of information so please get them
as soon as possible so that you are not overwhelmed at the last minute.
$10,000 Environmental Excellence AwardThe Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council is one of eight recipients of $10,000 SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards from the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund.The M4-HYCC was selected third of 117 entries for the award. Judges look for youth-driven projects that have significant environmental impact and creatively and innovatively approach environmental problem solving. Our own 4-H'ers Jim Solce and Courtney Hunt, were responsibile for the development of the award through their hard work and efforts. If you are interested in becoming involved with the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, see Dee. |
2004 4-H Source BookIf you would like a 2004 copy of the 4-H Centennial Source Catalog stop by the office. With the holidays coming, this might be very helpful in providing lots of good gift ideas for 4-H members and their families!Sight for StudentsThe Cadillac Area YMCA through the YMCA of the USA has partnered with VSP in its Sights for Students Program. Through this program free eye care and eyewear are available to needy children.Call the office or the local YMCA @ 775-3369 for more information about
guidelines.
Kids On Farms: Telling the StoryA two-day workshop for journalists to elevate the level of discussion regarding the complexities of children's work and play on farms and raches in the upper Midwest will take place June 18-19 in Marshville, WI. he workshop will be filled with opportunities to interact with farm families, newsmakers, researchers, and uniuque agricultural sites representing the diversity of children's experience in agriculture.For more up-to-date info, visit: http://research.marshvilleclinic.org/children or call 800-662-6900. Deadline is April 30. |
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Learning Science Through the Arts CampScience Camp at the Kettunen Center is scheduled for June 27 - 30, 2004. The theme this year is Jump into Foods and Fitness!! Making the necessity of eating right and staying fit, FUN! Through interactive games new experiences and tasty activities, 9-14 year olds will be discovering the science of healthy eating habits & physical activity that can last a lifetime. They will train their bodies and minds by experiencing low impact kick boxing, hip hop dance and aerobics to modern music. They will also relax to the exciting Art of Yoga and Tai Chi, and create their own exercise equipment. Along with the usual hiking, swimming, boating, campfires and camp fun, we are looking forward to a great time.Check out our entire camp list at:
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2004 Higgins Lake Environmental SchoolThe Higgins Lake Environment School was established to promote a better undrstanding of the complex relationships between humans and our environment.The setting for this environmental school is the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, located in Michigan's beautiful north woods on the shore of Higgins Lake. The location is rich in environmental resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. There are three sessions: Session A, July 11-16 Environmental Education and Outdoor Science: Methods and Concepts; Session B, July 18-23 Exploring Education Opportunities; and Session C, July 25-30 Understanding Our Environment. Call the office for more information. |
| What is Parenting with Love and Logic? | MSU Extension's Winter 2004 Quarterly Report |
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NWMHSA Headstart
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Cadillac Thursdays
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Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 No child care available. Child care reimbursement available. Call MSU
Extension at 839-4667 or 779-9480 for more information or to register.
$10 fee per family/book. |
Love & Logic Intensives |
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In Home Follow Up Visits Site Undetermined at this time We are arranging a class for families and their home visitors, with
the intent that home visitors will provide follow up visits with the participating
family. |
Home visitors from area agencies can contact Linda Cronk at 779-9480
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2004 Camps (click for Camp Page)Camp information for 2004 is now filtering into our office. For the latest up-to-date information available, periodically check out our website for any “Late Breakin’ News” at: http://msue.msu.edu/wexford/4H .2004 Exploration DaysIf you are between the ages of 12 and 19, mark your calendars for June 22-25, 2004! Exploration Days is a great two days on the Michigan State University campus. Attend two classes of your choice and meet new friends from around the state! Scholarships may be available. Check out the MSU Website for more information on Exploration Days!Camp Counselor Training There will be a camp counselor training on May 1 for anyone age 14 or
over who is interested in working this summer as a camp counselor.
This training will take place at the Ryder Center at Saginaw Valley State
University. Contact Dee if you're interested.
Camp Living Waters Our local 4-H Camp will take place again at Camp Living Waters located
in Luther, Michigan June 9-11. If you're looking for a camp for the
younger set (ages 8-12) this is a wonderful choice. Your young camper
will enjoy activities such as archery, crafts, leathercraft, swimming,
sports, skits, campfires, and more! Cost is only $90. Scholarships
are available.
Camp Kidwell Several types of camps are available at Camp Kidwell located in Allegan, MI. Select your choice of Healthy Youth Week or High Adventure Teen Week Camps at $175-225/week each. Scholarships are available for Wexford County 4-H members. Healthy Youth Week Camp: Week long camps by age from June 13-18 through August 1-6. |
Back to Top High Adventure Camp: Extreme Tent Camping, Monday morning through Thursday evening - July 5-8. To register for a week at Camp Kidwell, please return registration form
along with $100 deposit.
Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp Camp Chickagami is
a great camp for teens aged 13-15. The dates are August 1 through
August 7; Cost is $225. Enjoy fishing, snorkeling, swimming, sailing,
hiking, bird-watching, lighthouse tours, crafts, community service projects,
quarry trip, photogaphy, orienteering, journaling, and more! Located
between Alpena and Rogers City, the camp has dormitory-style housing and
shower facilities. You do not have to be a 4-H member to attend.
Deadline for early registation: April 30. After June 15, cost is
$230. (Fee includes meals, snacks, lodging, T-shirt, and program
& activity costs. Wexford County 4-H members may apply for a
scholarship.
4-H Learning Science Through the Arts Camp This camp takes place June 27-30 and is open to all 4-H and Non-4H youth
aged 9-14 at the Kettunen
Center in Tustin, Michigan. Enjoy Interactive Theatre, Outdoor Photography,
Wildflower Discovery, Nature, Arts & Crafts & more. Outside
Recreation includes: Hiking, Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Group Sports
and Games, Campfires & Archery. Cost is: $125; 4-H member scholarships
are available. Check in occurs on Sunday: 1 p.m.
Check out: Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. Deadline to register:
June 30, 2004.
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| YMCA Camp at Camp Torenta
Join your friends, old and new, at Camp Torenta this summer! Each camp day is packed full of programs and activities including swimming, boating, hiking, cookouts, and arts & crafts, all on Lake Mitchell shoreline in the Cadillac area! There are two camps to choose from: Day Camp
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Resident Camp
One week of boys' camp and one week of girls camp is available in July. Summer camp at Camp Torenta is a local tradition -- here's your chance to create your own memories. Camp begins at check-in on Sunday evening and wrap-up on Friday with family dinner cookout. In addition to all the activities available during day camp, there are those special experiences only available at an overnight camp. Coed Camp: July 11 - 17
Resident Camp Fees: YMCA Program Members: $195; Others: $225 For more information, contact the YMCA at 775-3369.
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