4-H
News & Notes
 
In This Issue:
2003 State 4-H Rabbit/Cavy Show
Becoming a Love & Logic Parent 8
Ca mp Schedule
C ommu nity Service Idea
December/January Calendar
Exchange Opportunities
Greetings from Dee
Kettunen Center Events
Local Club News
Spartan Stampede Rodeo
Spring Break Trip
Upcoming Animal Science Events
Upcoming Meetings
Kurt H. Schindler, CED   
Dee Williams, 4-H Youth Educator   
Susan Baldwin, 4-H Secretary
Wexford County
                February 2003
Vol. IX  Issue 5
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Attention! 
By now, most clubs have submitted their registrations for their club members, however, there are still a few missing in our database.  If you know of someone who has not been receiving their newsletters, make sure they contact their leader!  If they have internet access, they need to provide us with their e-mail address. 

Members who have registered for a poultry project need to place their orders through the MSU Extension Office. Order deadline for Broilers, Cornish or Ducks is April 25.  Don't miss out!
 

Greetings from Dee: 

Probably most of you are getting started with your clubs. I would like to come and do an impact survey with your club at your regular meeting. Please call to schedule a time... it may not happen until March 1 as I will be taking some vacation time in February to see my daughter and family in Bolivia. 

Hopefully most of you are enjoying the winter weather. Be sure and watch for frost bite during the cold weather. 
Leaders, there is a workshop for teens and leaders March 21-23 called Impact 2003. It is a chance for youth to experience how they can make a positive difference in life around them. For more information call Susan, my secretary. There is scholarship money available for three teens and an adult. 

The Sterrett family will be hosting a student from Poland. We would love to have other families hosting international visitors.  Call today for an application. 

Thanks to everyone who helped with First Night: Larry Solce, Ann Solce, Pam Clark, Wayne Williams, Jade Pearce, Marin Koco, Becky Skull, and Jill O’Donnell. 

 
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Local Club News 

Kountry Bunnies
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Leader Beverly Sutton reports that the Manton Farm League and Manton Kountry Bunnies are keeping busy and are now preparing to go the Clare 4-H Rabbit Show on February 15.  This will be the third year of attendance for this group.  We wish you good luck!! 
  
 
 

Upcoming Meetings

Feb
  
12
 Livestock Council, 7:30 p.m.
20
 Fairboard, 7:00 p.m.
Mar
  
11
 Leaders Council, 7 p.m.
12
 Livestock Council, 7:30 p.m.
20
 Fairboard, 7 p.m.
The above meetings are open to the public. Please feel free to attend and give input. Your opinion and ideas do count and are welcomed! 
 
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Community Service Ideas for February/March

Write letters for an elderly person.  Offer to pick up extra postage for them and take their letters to the post office or mail box.
Frog's mail  
Read a book to a person with visual impairments. 
 
 
 
   

Linda Cronk , Family & Consumer Science Educator, shares information regarding the "Becoming a Love and Logic Parent" program currently offered in this county.   

Becoming a Love & Logic Parent 8

Our schedule of Love and Logic classes for Winter/Spring 2003 is now available. We offer workshops throughout Wexford an Missaukee counties. Please join us and share in the delight of learning this healthy, practical perspective for raising loving/responsible children.  You can find our detailed class schedule in this article or by calling the MSU Extension office at 779-9480. 

In recent 4-H newsletters, we have been exploring aspects of Becoming a Love and Logic Parent, developed by the Love and Logic Institute in Colorado. The following is some information for communicating effectively with kids, and demonstrating what we will allow at the same time. 
 

Using Enforceable Statements 
Many children have an uncanny ability to get us pulled into trying to control what we really cannot. Truly powerful Love and Logic parents recognize this and avoid this trap by using enforceable statements.  Enforceable statements tell kids what WE will do or allow... rather than trying to tell THEM what to do. 

When we set Love and Logic limits by saying what WE will do or what WE will allow: 

  • We avoid looking like a fool when we can't get our kids to do what we say.
  • We share some control with our children. As a result, they are much less likely to resist in order to regain control.
  • We avoid getting sucked into trying to control something we really can't.
 Examples of Love and Logic Enforceable Statements: 
  • I give treats to kids who protect their teeth by brushing.
  • Breakfast is served until 7:30  Get all you need to hold you until lunch.
  • My car is leaving at 8 a.m.
  • I'll listen as soon as your voice is as calm as mine.
  • I'll take you guys the places you want to go in the car when I don't have to worry about fighting in the back seat.
  • I'll do all of the things I do for you around here when I'm feeling respected.
  • I give allowance to those who finish their chores.
  • I'll provide TV and Nintendo when the chores are done.
  • I keep the toys I have to pick up. You can keep the ones you pick up.
  • I'll be happy to listen to you as soon as your father and I are finished talking.
  • I lend money to those who have collateral.
  • I lend the car to those who have made a deposit equal to the insurance deductible.
  • I'll reimburse you for your college tuition for those classes in which you earn a "B" or above.  I'll be happy to give you the money when I see your report card.
 
 Love and Logic Solution: 
Using Enforceable Statements 
The Loge and Logic People 
2207 Jackson Street, Golden, CO 80401 
1-800-338-4065 
www.loveandlogic.com   
Linda Cronk, Extension Educator 
Family and Consumer Sciences
 
 
 
Programs are presented in cooperation by Wexford/Missaukee Strong Families/Safe Children, Wexford-Missaukee Family Resource Center, and Wexford-Missaukee MSU Extension. 
 

What is Parenting with Love and Logic?

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MSU Extension's Winter 2003 Quarterly Report
 
Becoming a Love & Logic Parent Schedule
 
Audience Location Dates/Time Details
General Franklin School (Cadillac) Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18 
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.		 Parents can sign up for up to $15/night reimbursement to cover cost of childcare in their home. $10.00 fee per family/book. Call MSU Extension at 839-4667 or 779-9480 or Lisa McLaurin at 876-5210 for more information or to register.
General Celebrating Families Event 
Cadillac Middle School		 March 8 
9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.		 Childcare on site with registration to Celebrating Families Event. Call MSU Extension at 779-9480 for registration form.
Love & Logic for Parents of Teens Health Dept (Cadillac) April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 
6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.		 Parents can sign up for up to $15/night reimbursement to cover cost of childcare in their home. $10.00 fee per family/book. Call MSU Extension at 839-4667 or 779-9480 or Sally Eipper at 876-3843 for more information or to register.
General Lake City Schools April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.		 Parents can sign up for up to $15/night reimbursement to cover cost of childcare in their home. $10.00 fee per family/book. Call MSU Extension at 839-4667 or 779-9480 or Holly Dick at 876-7162 for more information or to register.
Love and Logic for Grandparents St. Ann's Church (Cadillac) April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.		 No child care available. Call MSU Extension at 839-4667 or 779-9480 for more information or to register. $10 fee per family/book.
Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status.
Special accommodations for the disabled will be provided when available upon request with 48 hours notice.
 

Spring Break  "Hands to Larger Service" Trip

What are you doing over Spring Break?  Join the 4-H Community Service trip to coastal Louisiana to help families hit hard by hurricane and flooding this past fall. 

The dates will be March 30-April 4, 2003. High School students, including home schoolers are welcome! Let's fill the bus! 

Cost for the trip is $425, which covers transportation, lodging, meals at the disaster location and a relief team t-shirt.  Apply now for a partial scholarship!  Call the office to register. 

2003 State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show

The registration materials for the 2004 State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show have arrived in our office. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, stop in the office and let us know!  We will be more than happy to make a copy for you to share with your club members. There is no pre-registration required; Registration will take place the day of the show. 
 
 
 
 

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Green & White Swine Youth Education Fair

Information and entry material for the 2003 Green & White Swine Youth Education Fair and Open Market Hog Show is now available on the Animal Science Youth Program website.  The address is http://www.canr.msu.edu/anscikids/  

Please go to the "Upcoming Events" section of the page and you can download and print the material using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe on your computer, you may download the reader program from our site.

Going to the Fair?

Are you planning to take an animal to the Fair in August?  Be sure to register with a 4-H club and the office by April 7 for Swine, Sheep, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, & Cornish Hen. Horse members must be registered by May 1.  Be sure to provide your email address! 
Registration form available here.  
 
 
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4-H Talent Revue

The annual conference of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin in July 2003.  This meeting will provide a unique opportunity for 4-H members in the North Central Region.  A 4-H Talent Revue is again being planned as one of the highlights of the conference. Twelve to fifteen acts from the NCR will be chosen to perform.  Acts include: vocal, instrumental, dance, skits, comedy, or others that members might like to enter. 

If you are interested in participating, please submit a videotape for consideration by March 17, 2003. 
 
 

4-H Poland Exchange

I look forward to serving as Inbound Poland Coordinator in 2003 and Outbound Poland Coordinator in 2004.  Do not hesistate to contact me with questions or comments you have regarding this terrific program. 

Contact the office if you are interested in providing a "Host Family Home" for a youth between the ages of  14 and 19 years old for the time period of June 17 - July 17, 2003.  #231-779-9480. 
 

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4-H Belize Exchange

This summer offers an opportunity to participate in an international exchange with Belize. Belize exchangees will visit Michigan from July 17 to July 5, 2003. Michigan 4-H'ers will visit Belize from July 11 - August 4, 2003. 

If you know persons who might be interested in this opportunity, please share this information with them! 

4-H World

 

 

4-H Japanese Exchange

40H families with youth between the ages of 12 & 16 are needed to host a Japanese student for one month this summer.  The dates are approximately July 22 - August 19. 

Host families must have a willingness to share their family life, be able to provide a separate bed, meals, and other normal living expenses. The students have studied English and are coming to learn more speaking skills while experiencing our culture and family life. Host families must also be willing to attend an orientation in early summer. 

To obtain a host family application, call the MSU Extension at 779-9480.

Spartan Stampede Rodeo

The Michigan State University Rodeo Club will once again be hosting the Spartan Stampede Rodeo at the MSU Livestock Pavilion in E Lansing. It will be sanctioned by the International Pro Rodeo Association. The four performances will occur on Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m.  Advance ticket prices are: Ringside: $15; Upper Adults: $10; Children under 12 and MSU students with valid ID: $7.50.  No discounts apply. Tickets are on sale from the Breslin Center. Call: 800-968-2737 or 517-432-5000.
 

  Animal Science Events Update                   New web addresses!

                                                                                                                 http://www.canr.msu.edu/anscikids/  
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February 1                    4-H Horse Benefit Clinic 
February 11                  MI Pork Expo 
February 22                  14th Annual Rabbit & Cavy Show - Mt. Pleasant 
March 1                        Gratiot County Bi-Annual Small Animal Clinic 
March 1                        Goat Day Program 
March 15                      Montcalm County Rabbit Show 

Horse Alert! 
Some of you may have been horse leaders and members who have questions about this situation. Ten horses have dired at Findlay College from what is beliebed to be a strain of Equine Herpesvirus-1.  At the moment, the best information available about this can be found at www.TheHorse.com.  I will keep you informed to the best of my ability. In some parts of the state, we have several horses that travel back and forth between Findlay and Michigan. 
 
 

Camp Schedule

Camp 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 . 
 
 

6th Annual 4-H Livestock Camp

If you are 11-19 years old, join us in celebrating the 6th year of 4-H Livestock Camp!  Enjoy hands-on activities ranging from project animal selection, grooming, and showmanship skills to building a rabbit cage, evaluating hog carcasses and analyzing feeds.  Learn more about your species, showing your species, meet new 4-H members from around the state, and explore careers in animal agriculture! 

When you’re not busy in your session or caring for your animal, there are lots of free time activities for you to choose from including: outdoor sports, indoor games, computer lab, Ag Olympics, and DJ dance! 
 
4-H Livestock Camp is scheduled for June 23-25 at the Branch County 4-H Fairgrounds in Coldwater. Early check-in is available on June 22 starting at 3:00 p.m.  Cost is $85 per person (Scholarships may be available upon request). 

Don’t miss out! If you are interested, submit your registration to the office by May 16, 2003. 

 
 
 
 

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 Campfire

Science Through the Arts Camp

This 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. 
 
 
 

Exploration Days

This year, Exploration Days on the MSU Campus will occur June 18-20.  Stop into the office in early March to pick up your booklet so you can register early for your choice of many fun-filled classes.  Partial scholarships are available for 4-H members. 
 
 

Camp Living Waters

Our 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.
 

Kettunen Center Workshops

The following workshops offered at the Kettunen Center are now open for registration. If you see a class you are interested in, contact the office to enroll. If you are under 18 years old, a chaperone of the same sex must be identified before your registration will be accepted. The Wexford County 4-H Council will gladly finance your workshop, however, you must be willing to share your newly learned skills with others.  If you register and must cancel, you must give the office 48 hours notice or you will be billed for any expenses incurred. 
  Veterinary Science Workshop - #912 
February 21-22:  Explore animal systems and learn about animal health by sharing information and experiences, asking questions, and quizzing verterinarians about their skills. Ages 14+ 

4-H Beef, Sheep & Swine Workshop - #913 
February 22-23: Learn about animal health, management, care and nutrition. Sharpen your livestock judging and evaluation skills. Ages 14+
 
 
4-H Plant Science & Entomology Workshop - #914 
March 14-15:  Enjoy a fun filled, educational weekend packed with hands-on sessions just in time for the start of gardening season.  Ages 12+ 
 

4-H Family Weekends: Explore the Sky Above - #915 
March 15-16: Designed for families to share time together while learning about the sky above us all. Ages 5-12 & parents 
 

Impact 2003: Exploring Partnerships for Activism & Social Justice - #916 
March 21-23:  Explore ways to build partnerships to stand up, speak out and address issues of hateful language and bullying behaviors.  Ages 14+ 

 
 Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference - #917 
April 4-6: Learn about dairy management, dairy cattle judging, and milk quality assurance.  Ages 12+ 
 

4-H Rabbit & Cavy Workshop - #917 
April 5-6:  Gain new ideas and information about the 4-H rabbit & cavy project.  Ages 13+ 
 

4-H Project F.I.S.H. - #919 
April 11-13: Come away prepared to teach aquatic ecology, people and fish (ethics and character education) and tackle crafting. For more information go to: http://www.projectfish.org  
 
 
 
 

 
 

For more Kettunen Center Events,
Go to: 
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/4htrain.html
 
 
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 Capitol Exp 
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 Stampede 
 Rodeo		 8 
 
 
 
 
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Livestock Mtg 
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 Gratiot Co 
 Sm Animal 
Clinic		 15 
Winter Beef 
Classic 

 
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 Offices Closed 
Presidents Day		 18 
 
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Fairboard, 7 pm 
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 Veterinary 
Science Wkshp		 22 14th Annual 
Rabbit/Cavy Sh 
Vet Sci Wkshp 
Beef, Shp & 
Swine Wkshp 
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Super You! 
Small An 
Clinic
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Celebrating 
Families 
 
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Leaders 
Council Mtg 
7 pm		 12 
Livestock Council, 
7:30 pm		 13  14 
Plant Sci & 
Entomology 
Workshop		 15 Family Sci 
Montcalm Co 
Rabbit Show 
Plant Sci & 
Entomology 
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4-H Family 
Science		 17 
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Call to volunteer 
as Poland 
Exchange Host		 19  20 
Fairboard 
7 pm		 21 
Impact 2003		 22 
Impact 2003 
Silver Spurs 
Tack Sale
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Bringing Knowledge to Life
4-H: 4-H Newsletters & etc. ; Dee Williams ; Coming Events .

Wexford County Extension: Home page ; Coming Events ;  Programs & Services ; Staff ;  Quarterly Partner Report ; map to find the office ; Site Map ; Mission, Indica, Disclaimer .
Programs and Services: Land Use ; 4-H ; Family and Consumer Science ; State and Local Government ; Christmas Trees .
Staff: Support; 4-H ; Dee Williams ; Children, Youth, Family ; Community and Economic Development ; Kurt Schindler ; Agriculture (Christmas Trees) .
Wexford Extension Programs: for Wexford ; Coming Events .
Land Use: Land Use Page ;  Education programs ; Pamphlets ; 2001 Amendments ; for people who are not members of planning commissions, appeals boards .
State and Local Government.
Integrated Crop Management, Christmas Trees.
MSU Extension: MSUE ; Michigan State University North ;
Other: Michigan State University ; Wexford County government ; Cadillac Area Visitor and Convention Bureau .
 
Wexford County Extension  
Michigan State University Extension , Wexford  
401 N. Lake Street  
Cadillac, Michigan  49601 
(not in the courthouse) 
N 44  15' 07.5" 
W 85  24' 14.9" (29± feet, NAD 83)  
(See map)  

(231)779-9480  
facsimile (231)779-9105  
email:  wexford@msue.msu.edu

Extension offices are open the same days as the Wexford County Government: 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays.  
Historic Wexford County Courthouse.  
(Not where the MSUE office is located)
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