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Dee Williams, 4-H Youth Educator Susan Baldwin, 4-H Secretary |
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In This Issue: |
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Dee Williams, 4-H Youth Educator Susan Baldwin, 4-H Secretary |
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Vol. IX Issue
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Local NewsThe Kountry Bunnies have been at it again! This club has been incredibly busy thinking up ways to earn money to purchase supplies for projects and funds to help pay for educational activities like the recent Rabbit & Cavy Show reported in last month's newsletter.Leader Bev Sutton reported that members, Kody Sisson,
Caleb Mendoza, Joe Mendoza, Ashley Leja, Kim Devore, Angela Sutton, Kim
Mowbray, and Danielle Holman, along with adults Cindy
Sisson, Rose Holman, and Bev Sutton, recently held
a fund raiser with hot dogs, lemonade, and candy bars at Tractor Supply
Company raising over $300! They also have an ongoing sale of candy
bars. Way to take initiative!
Horse Leader, Yvonne Meyer, was recently acknowledged by the Missaukee County MSUE for helping with evaluations for the Missaukee County 4-H Achievement Day. Thanks Yvonne! |
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4-H Standardbred ProjectHave you ever thought about raising and training a young horse? Do you want to learn about marketing horses? An enormous opportunity awaits experienced youth interested in horses.In the 4-H Standardbred Horse Project, you will be responsible for the care, feeding, and training of a Standardbred foal 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 hose care, careers, and the harness racing industry. You will have opportunities to mentor with some of Michigan's best trainers and breeders! Applications are available at the office. Deadline: July 1 |
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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2003 State Trail RideThe registration forms for the 2003 State 4-H Trail Ride is available at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/horsekids . |
Date Change!Please note that the date for the 2003 Adult Horse Leaders Conference at the Kettunen Center has been changed to October 31- November 2. |
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Spring 2003 MI Youth HorsemanThe Spring 2003 edition of the Michigan Youth Horseman newsletter can be found at http//web1.msue.msu.edu/horsekids This is updated continually -- mark it in your favorites toolbar! |
Falmouth Fun ShowRides of the Wind are sponsoring a Fun Horse Show Saturday, May 24, 2003. Class fee is $2/per event. Open show ages 9 - Adult. Concessions available. Call #839-4667 for more information or email to request information. |
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Versatility & Twilight Speed ShowsThe Missaukee Versatility Shows are scheduled for:July 12 - Lake City August 6 - Merritt September 13 - Lake City The 2003 Twilight Speed Shows are scheduled as follows:
The Oscoda County Speed Shows will take place at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds in Fairview on Wednesday evenings @ 6 pm on June 11 & 25. |
4-H Kentucky Equine AdventureThis is a four-day three-night tour of Lexington, Kentucky, and Louisville Downs (Home of the Kentucky Derby). Last year, the group got to visit four large breeding farms in Lexington where they were able to interact with horses valued over 10 million dollars. We visited the University of Kentucky equine management program, toured three race tracks, and experienced the hospitality of downtown Lexington.Information and registration materials for the trip can be found at
the State 4-H Horse website as follows:
Deadline to register: June 11 |
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Second ChanceCan you provide a loving home to a horse in need? Leelanau Horse Rescue, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing abused, neglected, and unwanted horses a second chance at life. Contact them at (248) 249-2662 for more information. |
Wolverine Morgan Horse AssociationThe Wolverine Morgan Horse Association has announced their summer show schedule in this area.Kalkaska: May 24-25 Rocking Chair Arena Cadillac: July 26 Wexford Arena Kalkaska: August 30 Rocking Chair Arena Call 369-2487 or 369-2439 for more information. |
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Emmet/Charlevoix Counties Horse InfoThe Emmet/Charlevoix County 4-H Horse 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 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey.Clinics: May 9-10; June 27-28; July 25-26 Horse Shows: May 11; June 29; July 27 Twilight Shows: May 7 & 21; June 4 & 18; July 2 & 16 For more information, payments, registrations, and health forms, stop into the office. |
4-H Rabbit & Cavy ExpoThe 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Expo will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2003, at Anthony Hall located at Michigan State University in East Lansing.Events include: Quiz Bowl, Skillathon, Rabbit Showmanship, Cavy Showmanship, Breed ID, Quiz Contest, Cavy Breed Judging, Craft, Rabbit Breed Judging, and Educational Poster. The cost is $6/individual; $3/event. All exhibitors must be ages 9-19 by Dec. 31. Registration Deadline: June 6 Contact the office at 779-9480 for more information.
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33rd Annual State 4-H Dog ShowInformation regarding the State 4-H Dog Show has arrived in our office. This year’s event will take place August 16, 2003, at the Ionia County Fairgrounds in Ionia, MI. Entries, class fees, and health papers are due by July 1. Don’t miss out on this fun event. For more information, contact the office at 779-9480. |
4-H Dog Fun MatchThe Sanilac County 4-H Dog Committee is again hosting their annual Dog Fun Match on May 31 at the Sanilac County Fairgrounds in Sandusky. For more information, contact the office at 779-9480. |
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Dog Newsletter"Doggone Good News," the 4-H dog project newsletter, is available at:www.msu.edu/~scottel/State4HDogCommittee.htm |
State 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging ContestThe State 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging contest will be held on Tuesday, July 1 at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing. Entries for this contest must be postmarked by June 20. More information may be found at www.canr.msu.edu/anscikids or you may stop into the office. |
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MI Dairy Expo/4-H Dairy DaysMI Dairy Expo and 4-H Dairy Days will take place July 21-25, 2003. You may get information by stopping in our office or visiting: http://www.canr.msu.edu/anscikidsDeadline for entries is June 30. |
Clare County's Heartland Fun MatchThe Heartland Fun Match will take place May 31, at the Farwell Fairgrounds with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. This is an early season show to get your dog competing in the ring! All levels of obedience will be offered as well as Junior Handling & Agility. There will be a free Costume Class for youth aged 5-19. Contact Cindy Dietsch at 989-465-2058 for more information. |
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MI Fiber FestivalAre you interested in crafts, goats or sheep? Then the Michigan Fiber Festival workshop is for you! Youth workshops include: felting, basket making, rope making, and knitting. Adult workshops include: selecting, fitting and showing short wool sheep and long wool sheep; sheep, goat and lamb housing care and feeding. Scholarship applications from the Michigan Fiber Festival are due: May 31. For more information on this August 13-17 event at the Allegan County fairgrounds, contact Jill Turner at mff@iserv.net. or call 269-948-2497. Check out the Michigan Fiber Festival website at: www.michiganfiberfestival.org/ |
North Central MI Jackpot ShowCedar Noll Farm is sponsoring the North Central Michigan Jackpot Show at the Gladwin County Fairgrounds on June 22, 2003 at 1 p.m. Lambs will compete by weight class. Weigh-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Call 989-727-2775 for more information. |
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Goat Fitting & Showing ClinicThe Osceola County 4-H/FFA Fair Goat Barn is sponsoring a Goat Fitting & Showing Clinic on Saturday, June 7, starting at 9 a.m. with a Fitting Workshop and 1 p.m. Showmanship clinic. Cost is $5/person. A lunch wagon will be available. Bring your goat along with clippers & hoof trimmers. For more information, contact Wanda or Sherry at 832-9485. |
State 4-H Goat ShowThe State 4-H Goat Show will take place on Saturday, June 28, at the MSU Pavilion Show Barn in East Lansing, MI. Classes include: Showmanship, Dairy Breeds, Angora, Pygmy, Market Wether, County Herd, Obstacle & Pack, and Driving. All registration forms are due in the office by May 30. For more information, contact the office at 779-9480. |
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Arenac County 4-H Shooting Sports - ArcheryThere will be a summer Archery Tournament July 19/20 at the Sterling Sportsmens Club on Old M-70 in Sterling, Michigan. For more information, contact Lee Hartwick at 989-653-2263 or Carolyn Schwerin at 989-879-6150. |
Cedar Point "Soak City" TicketsAnnouncing 4-H Day at Cedar Point, Friday, June 27, 2003! Get to the "Point" and support 4-H.4-H Rate Ticket Prices: Students (grades k-12): $27; Adults: $30; Jr./Sr. (ages 3 & older, under 48" or age 60+): $21 Regular Gate Price: $43.95 Soak City tickets may also be purchased for $21 (save $3)
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Horticulture & Entomology ContestsThe 2003 State 4-H Horticulture & Entomology Contests registration materials are now in the office. These contests take place June 27 at the Plant & Soil Sciences Building on the MSU campus in East Lansing. For more information, contact the office at 779-9480. |
2003 North Central Regional Volunteer ForumThe 2003 Volunteer Forum will be in Peoria, IL November 13-16. Registration fee is $200 if paid by September 15. Half Scholarships will be provided by the State 4-H Office. Other scholarship is may be available locally. Anyone interested should contact the office at 779-9480. |
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MI 4-H Youth ConservationThis is an advanced leadership opportunity for youth between the ages of 13-19, open to youth who have an interest in service learning and personal initiative and interested in a statewide experience. Applications are due by September 26, 2003. |
2003 National 4-H CongressThe 2003 Congress will be held in Atlanta, GA, November 28 - December 2. This is a great learning opportunity for youth. Cost of registration, lodging, meals, t-shirt, group photo and airfare will be $825. Scholarships may be available. Call for details if interested. |
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International Pen Pals4-H is involved in an International Pen Pal program with 4-H'ers in Finland. This is your chance to meet exciting new friends from another country and compare notes about 4-H experiences! if you are interested, contact the office at 779-9480 or email us! |
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Linda Cronk , Family & Consumer Science Educator, shares information including tips for parenting in times of trauma, reproduced with permission by "Parents as Teachers National Center -- 1-866-PAT4YOU www.patnc.org Tips for Parents in Times of TraumaChildren’s basic needs remain the same, especially during time of crisis. Remember the importance of routines - try to keep regular mealtimes and bedtime. Spend quiet time reading each night to create calm.Turn off TV and radio when children are around. You control the information they need to have and how it is presented. Young children need to know few details about traumatic events and do not need to hear details repeated over and over. Answer questions in an age-appropriate way and reassure children. What they need to hear most is that the adults around them will take care of and protect them. Try to stay calm as possible around children. It is appropriate for children to see adults showing emotion, but it frightens them when their parents lose control. If you feel emotional, try to remove yourself briefly until you can calm down. Children can be very resilient, if they feel listened to, supported,
and taken care of by parents and caretakers. They are not little adults.
They need to be in a caring environment that fits their developmental needs,
even in times of crises.
Do not be afraid to seek help for yourself or your child if reactions
or coping become difficult to manage. These are unusual circumstances.
It is normal not to have all the answers.
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Helpful Websites and Books
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What is Parenting with Love and Logic? |
MSU Extension's Winter 2003 Quarterly Report |
Outdoor ExpoThe whole family can enjoy hands-on outdoor activities at the fourth annual Outdoor Expo, June 21-22 on the campus of Michigan State University. Outdoor Expo celebrates Michigan's natural heritage and offers opportunities to try a wide variety of outdoor activities on 80 acres of MSU's south campus.Outdoor Expo is an event where people come together to learn more about the great outdoors. Many families come to try fishing or shooting or canoeing for the first time, said Thomas Coon, associate dean in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. We are hoping that once they have tried these outdoor pursuits, they will become more involved in outdoor activities and take a greater interest in protecting our natural resources heritage. Outdoor Expo villages will offer archery, fishing, outdoor living, shooting sports, sporting dogs, canoeing and kayaking, camping and backyard conservation demonstrations and activities. Experts from Michigan outdoor organizations and businesses will help visitors try their hand at fly casting, rock climbing, skeet shooting, kayaking and many other activities. This year, we have expanded into a wider variety of outdoor activities, said program coordinator Sandi Bauer, of the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the sponsor of Outdoor Expo. We have folks from the Michigan League of Bicyclists; a rock-climbing wall, and a trail camp demonstration by the Michigan Horse Council. There is truly something for everyone. Outdoor Expo will also feature an outdoor marketplace with commercial exhibitors offering a wide range of outdoor gear and services. National outdoors sports vendors will show and demonstrate their wares. Conservation groups will also be on hand to provide information on Michigan's outdoor resources and offer tips for enjoying and sustaining the great outdoors. You don't need to travel far to enjoy outdoor recreation diversity, Coon said. We' are fortunate to have an ecosystem right here in Michigan that supports a good variety of wildlife and woodland resources that should be enjoyed by everyone. Outdoor Expo will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21 and June 22. Admission is $5; free for children 15 and under when accompanied by an adult. Free parking will be provided at the parking lot on the corner of Farm Lane and Mt. Hope Road on the MSU campus in East Lansing. Free shuttle buses will take visitors to the Outdoor Expo site. (There is no visitor parking available at the Outdoor Expo site.) Additional information on Outdoor Expo is available on the Outdoor Expo website: www.outdoorexpo.msu.edu. If you do not have internet access, stop into the office. |
Camp ScheduleCamp information for 2003 is now filtering through out 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 .Camp Living WatersOur local 4-H Camp will take place again at Camp Living Waters located in Luther. 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! Mark your calendars for June 11-13. Partial scholarships are available for 4-H members. Deadline to register: May 30Learning Science Through the Arts CampThis camp is for youth ages 9-14 years of age will take place June 29 to July 2, 2003. Campers will learn about interactive theater and create their own final production. Woven into the nature theme will be digital photography skills, nature prints, journal writing, studying wild flowers and forest habitats and creating wildflower crafts.The cost for this fun-filled week is $125. Scholarships may be available
upon request. Deadline to register: June 20
Great Lakes Natural Resource CampCamp Chickagami is a great camp for teens aged 13-15. Taking place July 27-August 2, the cost is $225 and includes meals, lodging, and activity fees. Enjoy Fishing, snorkeling, swimming, sailing, hiking, bird-watching, lighthouse tours, crafts, and more! Call the office for more info.Youth Livestock Judging CampThis June 24-26 camp will be limited to the first 60 youth, ages 14-19. Each participant will receive individual instruction from MSU Animal Science staff and members of the MSU Livestock Judging Team. The cost is $150 and includes: double room in Holmes Residence Hall, seven meals, recreational activities, a videotape of oral reasons, a current Youth Livestock Judging Manual, and transportation around campus. Instruction will include current type in market and breeding beef, sheep, and swine; live animal and carcass evaluation, the use of performance data; and preparing and presenting oral reasons. Methods of instruction will be lecture, one-on-ne coaching and critiquing, as well as hands-on demonstrations. 4-H member scholarships are available. Deadline: June 6. |
 YMCA Camp at Camp TorentaJoin 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: The day camp (9 am - 4 pm) is packed full of camp activities. A terrific lunch is provided in the dining hall and an extended camp program is available for those that need an early drop-off or late pick-up. Transportation is available at select pickup points through the Cadillac Wexford County Transportation Agency. Sessions available are: June 16-20; June 23-27; June 30-July 3; July 7-11; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28-Aug 1, and Aug 4-8. Cost for YMCA members is $85/week 1 child or $75/each additional child; Cost for others: $110 and $100/each additional child. 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. Boys: July 20-July 25. Girls: July 17-Aug 1 Resident camp fees: YMCA Program members is $195; Others: $225 For more information, contact the YMCA at 775-3366.
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