Towner County 4-H Newsletter
September 2005
Welcome back to another year of 4H activities and learning opportunities for
the 2005-2006 club year!Summer Highlights
Several 4H�ers participated in County, District and State Fair Contests,
Activities and trips this spring/summer:
* Hannah Alto did a demonstration, Jill Johnston did a recitation, and Katie
Senkyr recited the pledge in the County Communication Arts contest held April
30.
| *Jill Johnston, Jill Lagein, Carly Held, Rachael Lagein, Danielle Weiner, Kayla Dease and Caitlin Swanson participated in the County Consumer Choices contest held in May. Rachael, Danielle and Caitlin went on to compete in the State Fair Consumer Choices contest in Minot. Rachael placed eighth in the pre-teen division, and Danielle and Caitlin also did a great job. Thanks and congratulations to these 4-Her�s for doing a fine job representing Towner County. |  Rachael Lagein, Danielle Weiner, Caitlin Swanson |
* Greta Thomas, Bobby Wolsky, Diedre and Jacqui Dammen attended the Extension Youth Conference in Fargo in June, along with Katie Wolsky, our Towner County State 4-H ambassador. We�ll be anxious to hear more about this trip at our November banquet!
*Many Towner County 4-Her�s did very well at the Livestock Expo in Devils Lake in June: Becca Thomas received Grand Champion Sr. Beef Showman and Grand Champion Heifer. Rachael Lagein received Grand Champion Jr. Beef and Sheep Showman, and Reserve Champions for Heifer, Ewe and Market Lamb. Jessi Lagein received Grand Champion Market Lamb and Reserve Champion Jr. Sheep Showman. Adam Held received Grand Champion Jr. Poultry Showman and a blue ribbon for 3 lightweights in the poultry division. Arthur Benson received a blue ribbon on his rabbit. Wow! Congratulations to everyone, and great job!
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Becca Thomas and Rachael Lagein show off their livestock.
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* Towner County 4-Her�s also did very well in the Rolette/Towner County Horse show: Greta Thomas received Sr. Overall Reserve Place honors, Jacqui Dammen received Reserve Champion Overall High Point and Champion Jr. High Point honors. In other classes, Greta received two grand champions, one reserve rosette and many blue ribbons. Jacqui received seven grand champions and other blue ribbons. Nicole Jacobsen, Diedre Dammen and Annie Rader also received several blue ribbons. Wonderful job and congratulations to all Towner County Horse Show participants!
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| Diedre Dammen (above) and Carly Hendrickson (right) compete at the Horse Show. |
| *An Outdoor Skills day was held in June with 26
participants. The weather cooperated nicely, and everyone had a great
time. A Quilting workshop was also held in June, and almost everyone
finished their quilt in time to exhibit at Achievement Day! Making jerky at the Outdoor Skills day. |
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Congratulations to everyone who was involved in these events this summer, and
for those who weren�t, consider participating this coming year!
Awards Form
The 2004-2005 awards form is included in this mailing. Please complete and
send back to the Extension office by October 10. Be sure to fill out a
separate Award Application (page 7) for EACH award applied for. Each
application should briefly explain the learning and work completed for the
specific award being applied for. For example, if a 4Her is applying for a
gardening award, page 7 should specify what has been learned and completed in a
gardening project. Another page 7 would be filled out for a clothing award,
which would specify what has been completed and learned in a clothing project.
Please call your 4H leader or the Extension office if you have any questions on
how to fill out the awards form. Please also remember these forms require
both a leader�s and a parent�s signature before they are turned in. There
is a separate trip/camp page which is also enclosed.
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Banquet The Towner County 4H Awards Banquet will be held November 13, 5pm, at the Rocklake School. The menu will be lasagna, garlic toast, salad and bars. We hope to have the EYC participants report on their trip this summer. The banquet is open to all 4H members and their families, leaders, and sponsors. More information on specific duties will be sent later.
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Enrollment forms
All member and leader enrollment forms for the new year are included in this
mailing. Family guides were given to all leaders at the 4-H Council meeting in
August. Please complete the forms and send to the Extension office by November 1st,
so we can get all members registered and keep our 4-H mailing list updated.
Feeder Pig Contest
You can win a 50 lb feeder pig to raise and show at the Lake Region 4-H
Livestock Expo in June! The feeder pig is being donated by Dakota Country Swine
of Cando. Two 4-H members who show the best ability to raise a pig to show
weight by the end of June 2006 will each be awarded a pig. Showing the pig at
the Lake Region 4-H Livestock Expo in Devils Lake in June 2006 is a requirement
of the contest. The enclosed application needs to be filled out by October
10. The two pigs will be "awarded" during our Awards Banquet
November 13.
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4H Week National 4H week is October 2-8, 2005. The Record Herald will be contacting each county 4H leader for club news. This would be a good opportunity for a club reporter to summarize club activities or write about club plans for the new year. Be sure to include pictures of any 4H events and activities your club has participated in this past year.
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New Projects
Please examine the newspaper 4-H Family Guide for short descriptions of
projects available this year. The guide lists new, revised, and web based
materials. Web project materials are located on the web only at http://www.ext.nodak.edu/4h/about/formList.htm,
scroll to Member/Volunteer materials. We have several samples of new and revised
project books in the office: Advanced Visual Arts, Bite Into Beef, Purr-fect
Pals, Citizenship, Sewing Expressions, Communications, Dairy Cattle, Dogs,
Microwave Magic, Keeping Fit and Healthy, Crank It Up! Small Engines, Exploring
Treasures (Cloverbud materials), Service Learning, and Work Force Readiness. All
of these sample books look interesting and exciting, and can be checked out by
leaders for review or use in their clubs.
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Upcoming Dates
October 10:
Awards applications and Trip/Camp form due in
Extension office
October 2-8:
National 4H Week
November 1:
Member/Leader enrollment forms due in Extension
office
November 10-13: South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum (3 Towner
County leaders are attending!).
November 13:
Towner County 4H Awards Banquet, Rocklake School, 5pm
Sincerely,
Gayle Gette, Extension/FNP Agent
Terry D. Lykken, Extension Agent
