March

3 Goat Key Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at the Courthouse 4 Entries Due for the Communication Expo 7 Youth Protection Training, 5:00pm, County Board Room of the Courthouse 7 “Barbecuing and Smoking 101”, - Livestock Credit - 7:00pm at the Courthouse 8 Rabbit & Poultry Meeting, 6:30pm at the Courthouse, Room C 8 Dairy Key Committee Meeting, 8:00pm at the Courthouse 8 Horse/Horseless Member Meeting and Auction Fundraiser, 6:00pm, Courthouse 12 Shooting Sports Practice 12 Goat Project Field Trip, register by March 1st 13 Daylight Saving Time Begins, Spring Ahead One Hour 15 Communication Expo, 7:00pm at the Courthouse, Lower Level

17 “Meat Cuts and Cut-ability” Livestock Credit – Kropf’s Meats in Bowler, 7:00 pm 17 Visual Arts project meeting, 6:00-8:00pm, Courthouse (Note Date Change!!) 19 Country Korner Card Party, 6:00pm at the Bonduel High School 20 Spring Begins! 20 Dairy Judging Practice starts (see details inside) 22 “How to Deal with Negative Media in Agriculture” Livestock Credit, 7:00pm at the Courthouse 25 Good Friday, Courthouse closes at 11:45 25 Deadline for both Foods and Clothing Revue entries 26 Shooting Sports Practice 27 Easter 28 4-H Leaders and OYG Meetings, 7:30 at the Courthouse (Flea Market Food Stand Lottery Rotation Begins)

April 1 Softball Team Entry Due with Fee 2 Foods Revue, 9:00am at the Courthouse, Saturday 2 Clothing Revue, 12:30pm at the Courthouse, Saturday 5 Rabbit & Poultry Pre-Swap Meeting, Courthouse, 6:30 in Room B 9 Beef Weigh-In at Equity Livestock in Bonduel, 9:00am to 11:00am 9 Shooting Sports Archery Practice 12 Horse Key Committee Meeting, 7:00pm at the Courthouse 13 Livestock Key Committee Meeting, 7:30pm at the Courthouse 16 Cake Decorating project meeting, 1:30pm at the home of Jeanette Pitt 22 Earth Day 23 Shooting Sports Practice 29 Arbor Day 28 Visual Arts Project Meeting, 6:00-8:00pm, Courthouse, Room B

The Clover Line SHAWANO COUNTY 4-H FAMILY NEWSLETTER

March 2016

Our outgoing officers of Shawano

County 4-H Leaders Executive

Board, Gary Aprill and May Lou Kugel as

well as our outgoing youth representatives,

Casey Clark and Kathryn Kugel. Thanks for

your service!

The new and current members of the

Shawano County 4-H Leaders Executive

Board: President-Kevin Palmer, Vice

President-Lindsey Przybylski, Secretary-

Rachel Ahlers, Treasurer-Nancy Schauer,

Eastern Rep-Dwayne Splan, Western Rep-

Kerry Breitrick and youth reps: Katieann

Sievert, Brooke and Skye Breitrick, Trinity

Brede, Michael Conto, and Missy Anderson.

If anyone within the 4-H program has

questions or concerns, feel free to chat

with any of these officers and they

will bring them to our meetings.

Of Interest To All

Rural Life Sunday

Shawano County 4-H celebrates Rural Life

Sunday the 5th Sunday after Easter – May 1st.

Rural Life Sunday honors rural communities and

raises awareness of the challenges they face.

Each Club can choose how they wish to observe

this day locally.

E-Mail Directory Would you consent to being a contact person

for your club? By getting at least one e-mail

address from each club, quicker updates would

come your way. Talk about this at your next

local club meeting and decide who the

contact(s) is/are. Then e-mail your address to:

terri.brunner@co.shawano.wi.us ,

charlotte.schwartz@co.shawano.wi.us

Also: If you would prefer to receive your

Clover Line by e-mail please let us know and

we will add you to that list as well!

4-H Softball League

Our 4-H Softball League will begin early June! The

Softball Key Committee has met, reviewed the rules

and is ready for a great season.

If your club plans on having a team, fill out and mail

the following “Softball Clip Return” to the UWEX

Office by April 1.

Make sure you include the following information:

1) Approved location of team diamond.

2) Attach a list of all players with current grade

and date of birth (or call Charlotte).

3) Check payable to “Shawano County 4-H

Leaders, Inc.” for $35.00 (registration & balls)

Final team schedules will be mailed out to softball

Coach listed below as soon as they are available.

Softball Clip Return

Club

Adult Coach

Address

Phone # ( ) -

Team Captain _____ _

Address

Phone # ( ) -

Home Diamond

Driving Directions

Return to: UW Extension

with $35.00 Attn 4-H

311 N Main Street

Shawano, WI 54166 by April 1

4-H Food Stand Remaining Dates

Several flea market food stand dates are still

available including: June 5, July 24, Aug 7, 14 &

28, and Sept 11 and 18. If your club or key

committee is interested in any or part of these dates,

contact Charlotte at the UWEX office. Your group is

guaranteed a minimum profit of $150 for a full day.

Taking one of these dates/shifts after March 28th

will remove you from the lottery rotation for this

cycle. Top of the list is Bowler, Caroline Aces,

Country Korner, County Line, Landstad, and Maple

Grove. With fewer clubs and more days open, it’s

likely that EVERY club will need to take a shift,

(unless several clubs take an entire day – all 3

shifts). If no clubs sign up for these dates, we will

have to assign unfilled shifts at the March 28th

Leaders meeting in the order above.

There could be some significant changes made to the

Flea Market assignments based on what Leaders

decide at the March 28th meeting. Be sure YOUR

CLUB IS REPRESENTED for a vote!

Hello New 4-H Family, Welcome to 4-H! If you are reading this letter, you

are doing one of the most important things to stay

informed…reading the 4-H newsletter, the Clover

Line. Every issue contains:

1. Calendar of upcoming events & deadlines.

2. Articles on upcoming events and opportunities for

leaders, members, and teens.

3. Registration forms for activities.

4. A number of detailed articles for new families.

Opportunities described in the Clover Line are

planned by leaders throughout the county for

YOU to help you get the most out of your 4-H

experience. Read your Clover Line and

give some events a try this year!

FYI

Shawano County Brunch on the Farm will be

held on Sunday, June 26th at the Kevin and Shawn

Bonnin, 3843 E Slab City Road near Bonduel.

More information will follow.

Record Book Update

4-H records are meant to prepare a 4-H member for

life as an adult and a citizen. Record keeping helps

start the good habits of setting goals, planning,

organizing, evaluating and improving

communication skills. Records reflect your

character and ability to get things done.

Families, please remember that a few well-chosen

pictures are a quick, effective way to communicate

what was done in 4-H. Take pictures throughout the

year to be put in the record book.

Record books are considered complete without

project stories or photos, as long as the member has

told about their project work through project record

sheets. However, award-winning books almost

always include a picture and/or a story of your

project year. If you are better at doing “paperwork”

on the computer, feel free to access all the project

records on our website at http://shawano.uwex.edu/

and search “record book”.

Please be sure to read the loose page enclosed with your March Clover Line for the newly expanded June Dairy Month Display

Contest and the UW-Extension non-discrimination policy.

Earth Day – April 22nd

Earth Day aims to inspire

awareness of and appreciation for

earth's environment. Typical ways

of observing Earth Day include planting trees,

picking up roadside trash, conducting recycling

programs, conservation and using permanent

containers for water.

Consider doing the following:

* Reduce pollution: carpool, walk or bike.

* Buy recycled content products and recycle them

whenever you can.

* Turn off lights and appliances when not in use.

* Don’t let the water run while brushing teeth.

* Keep drinking water in the refrig – it’s always

cold - rather than running the faucet each time.

* Purchase permanent items rather than disposable.

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4-H Summer Camp: July 25 - 29 A Great Experience and a Great Deal!

Looking for a great experience this summer?

4-H members in grades 2-7 can attend our Resident

(overnight) Summer Camp program! Here’s just

some of what participants gain: Campers learn to

become independent by staying overnight, make

new friends, learn to appreciate the outdoors and

enjoy outdoor recreation, participate in team-

building games and work with our positive role

models, well-trained teen camp counselors. 4-H

campers can also invite a non 4-H friend along.

Fifth graders will have a day hike learning

various camping & hiking skills. The 6th & 7th

graders will have an optional campout which will

be much more adventurous! Camp is a great deal because the cost is only $90

(members) for five days and four nights! This

includes bus transportation to and from Camp Susan

(North of Antigo), all meals, lodging and camp

activities. You won’t find a five-day camp

anywhere for that price! Sixth and 7th graders can

add a 2 hour trail ride on horseback for an additional

$20. Some 4-H Clubs help members pay for part of

the cost of camp from their treasury. Maybe your

club could discuss this idea at your next meeting.

Sponsorships are also available from Shawano

County 4-H Leaders, Inc. for those in financial need.

Contact the UWEX Office at 715-526-6136 for more

information. Registration forms will be in the April

Clover Line and are already on our website.

Camp & Award Trip

Sponsorships Available

Just a reminder, if your family is

currently experiencing financial

difficulties, sponsorships are

available to help with the

cost of camp or award trips.

Those who would like assistance

with 4-H camp could receive $50. In regards to

other trips, the sponsorship fund can be used to

cover ½ of the member’s portion of the total cost

of the trip. There is an application available either

from the UW-Extension Office or on our website:

(http://shawano.uwex.edu/)

4-H Leaders, Inc. Meeting

Any leader is welcome and encouraged to attend 4-H

Leader’s Meetings held on the 4th Monday in odd

months. This is a great opportunity to learn the latest

news and find out what’s available to your members.

The next meeting of 4-H Leaders Inc. will be on

March 28th at 7:30pm in the courthouse in Shawano.

In addition to regular business, open 4-H Flea Market

Food Stand dates will be discussed and assigned. BE

SURE TO HAVE YOUR CLUB REPRESENTED!

Do You Have Time To Help Your 4-H Club?

Any adult wishing to work with our 4-H Youth, is

required to attend a one-time Youth Protection

Training. This will be offered on March 7th at

5:00pm. Please call the UWEX office to register.

Arts & Communication

March Art Meeting

The March Art Meeting will be held on Thursday,

March 17th (note date change-one week earlier) at

6:00pm in the Courthouse. Please come as soon as you

are able. Members will be trying some new things

with tissue art. Please bring $1.00 to cover supplies, a

scissors, a water container any color tissue paper you

may have. Contact Jeanette at 715-758-8576 or Marcy

at 526-2588 with questions.

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Older Youth & Leader News

Scholarships

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarship

Criteria include personal growth, leadership,

academics, financial need and educational goals.

Deadline is March 15th. Visit

www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/foundation/scholarship.cfm

or UWEX for application.

Wisconsin State Fair Dairy

Two $1000 scholarships to high

school seniors pursuing a dairy related

or food science degree. Three $1000

scholarships will go to current college

students. The application is at

http://wistatefair.com/competitions/dairy-promo-

board/ Deadline is March 25.

Association for Home & Community Education

(HCE) One $350 scholarship to a full time student

having completed one semester or more. Visit

http://shawano.uwex.edu/family-living/hce/ and

check out “HCE Scholarships” Deadline April 15.

Shawano County Farm Progress Scholarship Available to Shawano County residents enrolled in

an Ag related field at a UW-System 4-year campus.

Preference given to upper classmen. Scholarships

can be in excess of $800. More info & applications

are at: http://shawano.uwex.edu/agriculture/youth/

or contact the UWEX office. Deadline is April 15.

Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association

Scholarships available to high school seniors

enrolled in a university, technical or Madison

Short Course. Need background in beef or dairy

and majoring in an agriculture-related field.

Deadline is March 7th. Visit their website at

http://www.wisconsincattlemen.com/Scholarships.

html or contact Kathy at kjmiller7@frontier.com

Shawano County Farm Bureau – Brunch on the

Farm Scholarship Open to Shawano County

residents who pursue Ag related degree. Up to six

$500 scholarships to university, college or tech

school, freshman through senior. Deadline is March

15th. The direct link to the information &

application is: http://goo.gl/forms/d8hA7eOvoE

Shawano County Forage Council Scholarship Due by May 1st Access info and application

at http://goo.gl/forms/ERw0dNLP6O

United Veterinary Service

Available to 4-H and FFA members in Waupaca,

Shawano, Outagamie, Waushara or Winnebago

counties who were enrolled in an animal project. A

$1000 scholarship for college or technical school.

Contact UWEX, the Vet Clinic at 715-752-4747 or

uvs@frontiernet.net Deadline is March 31.

Larsen Cooperative will award up to $20,000 in

scholarships to youth grade 12 and 13 who will

attend a two or four year college or tech. Deadline is

March 15. Family needs to be a Larsen Coop patron

to qualify. Application can be found at

http://www.chslarsencooperative.com/about-

us/scholarships/

Wisconsin Towns Association

$7000 to high school seniors will be awarded based

on the essay question: “What strategies should

legislators consider to address the dilemma of increasing

town/village fire and emergency medical service costs?” Deadline is May 30th. Find an application at

http://wisctowns.com/home/scholarship-program

Older Youth Group Meeting

All Shawano County teens are invited to the OYG

Meeting on Monday, March 28, 7:30

pm, at the Shawano County

Courthouse. The group will discuss

plans for summer activities and

fundraisers.

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Family, Home and Health

Favorite Foods Revue - April 2 “Just Desserts” is the theme! And there will be

SAMPLES!! Learn how to make them, too! Interested?

If you’re in Foods & Nutrition (including Food

Preservation), Cake Decorating, or Cloverbuds project,

the Favorite Foods Revue is for you! Set-up begins at

9:00am with judging at 9:30am. Members in Cake

Decorating need to be set up by 11am. You will judge

yourself and talk to a judge about your food and place

setting, decorated cake or cookies, and/or food display.

Clip Return is in this Clover Line on the next page.

You can enter multiple items: a food item, a display of

an experiment/comparison, a preserved food (Class O)

(and cake decorating – if enrolled). Here are some

suggestions for putting together a display.

Step 1 Choose an activity from your project materials.

Try the “Extra Bite” ideas.

Step 2 Do the activity. Give yourself enough time to

have the results ready by Revue day.

Step 3 Set up a display. Include: a card table (or

indicate if you need one provided) a brief

explanation of the steps results (see “My

Discoveries” in project materials) photos

(optional) examples of activity title use

sturdy materials - heavy cardboard or 3-sided

displays hinged with strong tape work nice.

FAVORITE FOOD REVUE ENTRY OPTIONS

(excerpt taken from Fair Book, page 98)

Participants will receive a fair premium for

their entry(s.) Prejudged prior to fair at

Courthouse, face-to-face judging. Open to

all exhibitors in the 4-H Cloverbud Project

and in 4-H Foods and Nutrition projects.

This would include experiments.

CLASS I - “Cloverbuds” grades 1-2

Lot # 117 Three (3) brownies (mix allowed, no frosting);

3 cupcakes; 3 chocolate chip cookies; OR a

nutritious snack

display food as a snack (example: plate, napkin,

placemat, glass)

bring recipe on a 3x5 card with your name on it

CLASS J - Open to exhibitors enrolled in “Six Easy Bites”

or grades 3-4 as of Jan. 1 Lot #118 Nutritious Snack

display food with simple place setting (no centerpiece)

bring recipe on a 3x5 card with your name on it

Lot #119 Display of an experiment or comparison you

did from the 4-H literature

CLASS K - Open to exhibitors enrolled in “Tasty Tidbits”

or grades 5-6 as of Jan. 1

Lot #120 Nutritious Salad

display food with simple place setting (simple

centerpiece)

bring recipe on a 3x5 card with your name on it

Lot #121 Display of an experiment or comparison you did

from the 4-H literature

CLASS L - Open to exhibitors enrolled in “You’re the

Chef” or grades 7-9 as of Jan. 1

Lot #122 Main Dish Salad

include menu for meal using your main dish salad

display food with an appropriate dinner place setting and

centerpiece

bring recipe on a 3x5 card with your name on it

Lot #123 Display of an experiment/comparison you did

from the 4-H literature

CLASS M - Open to exhibitors enrolled in “Food Works”

or grades 10-12 as of Jan. 1

Lot #124 International food

include menu card for a meal

bring recipe on a 3x5 card with your name on it

display food with an appropriate dinner place setting and

centerpiece

Lot #125 Display of an experiment or comparison you did

from the 4-H literature

CLASS N – CAKE DECORATING

For those enrolled in beginning “Cake Decorating” Lot #126 - plate of 3 decorated cookies

each cookie of a different design

each cookie must be 6-inch diameter but need not be round

bring recipe of frosting used on a 3x5 card with your

name on it

Open to those enrolled for 2 or more years

Lot #127 - decorated cake in party setting, or small tier cake

set up appropriate setting for serving

bring cake and frosting recipe on 3x5 cards

CLASS O - preserved food - open to all Foods members

Lot #128 Food item made with preserved food as one of

the ingredients

display food with simple place setting

bring along a sample of the preserved food

bring a 3x5 card describing process (freezing, canning,

drying, etc.) processing time & recipe for prepared food

may use item preserved from previous year

check 4-H literature for age appropriate ideas

From these entries, it would be possible for Foods members to

bring up to 4 items, 2 from your foods division (one of those being a display), an entry in Class O (preserved Food) and, if

enrolled in Cake Decorating an entry in Class N. Again, the

entry clip return is found on the next page

Foods Revue - It’s for Cloverbuds, too!

Did you know that if you are a Cloverbud, you

can also get in on the fun? All you need to do

is complete the entry form above and send

it to the UWEX office and then pick your

favorite recipe from one of the four choices listed on

the previous page. There are helpful tips of what to

expect on the website above for you, too.

Part of the fun is to choose how to present your

favorite food to the judge by picking the best place

setting to show off your food. It could have a picnic

theme or could be more formal depending on your

food. Bring those items to the revue and you will set

up your single place setting with your food. Be sure

to bring a 3x5”copy of your recipe that we can keep.

It will be used to share in a recipe book for all

participants.

You will talk to a judge about your food and place

setting. There are always other fun things to learn

about and do while you are waiting for your turn. If

you have questions or would like more information,

talk to your club leader or call our office at 715-

526-6136.

Clothing, Knit & Crochet Members All members in these projects should have received a

letter, the last week in February, from the UWEX

office. The colored flyer announced the: April 2nd

Clothing Revue at 12:45 pm at the courthouse.

The letter has complete entry details and an entry form

included. If you did not receive this invite letter and

are considering entering the Clothing Revue this year,

please contact the 4-H department for a copy or look

online for the form under “Current Registrations”.

Again this year, we are having the Clothing Revue the

afternoon of the same day as the Foods

Revue (which will be held in the

morning, 9:00am)

Clothing Revue-It’s for Cloverbuds, too! Did you know that if you are a Cloverbud, you can also

get in on the fun talked about above? Simply fill in the

registration below and return it by the deadline. And if

you have ANY questions, feel free to call our office

(715-526-6136) for more information!

Clothing Revue – Clip Return Name:

Grade: Phone:

Club:

Cloverbud: Class E Lot 95

Simple Apparel

Return by March 25 to: UWEX 4-H Dept.

311 N. Main Street, Rm 101

Shawano, WI 54166

Cake Decorating Meeting

Jeanette Pitt will be hosting a project meeting for

anyone interested in improving their cake decorating

skills. Meet at her house at 1:30pm on Saturday, April

16th. Members who have couplers, spatula, writing

tubes, etc., should bring them along. If you do not

have these items, please attend this meeting before you

purchase them. You’ll get tips on which supplies to

purchase. Call Jeanette at 715-758-8576 for directions

and to register.

Favorite Foods Revue – Clip Return

Name

Club

Grade _______ Phone

Class: Lot #:

Description:

Class: Lot #:

Description:

Class: Lot #:

Description:

Class: Lot #:

Description:

Return by March 25 to: UWEX 4-H Dept.

311 N Main Street, Rm 101

Shawano, WI 54166

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Animal Science

County Fair Market Animal I.D.

4-H and FFA members planning to show and sell

a beef, sheep or swine market animal at the 2016

Shawano County Fair MUST get their animal(s)

identified by submitting a DNA hair sample AND

ear-tagging their animals with an RFID ear tag.

DNA samples MUST be submitted directly to the

Testing Lab by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 15, 2016.

DNA/RFID EAR TAG kits have arrived. They

will be distributed from the UWEX Office and

exhibitors will need to pick them up when

convenient. Cost of each DNA/RFID ear tag kit

will be $7.00 per head. Please bring EXACT

change or a check for the exact amount, payable

to “4-H Livestock Committee”.

After acquiring the kit, YOU will mail your

DNA hair samples back TO THE TESTING

LAB by May 15. Random DNA testing will be

completed for some animals. The testing lab will

send a printout of all youth back to Shawano

County, so that we can verify that you completed

your identification. You should also pick up your

Livestock Project Contract and Blue and Gold

handouts at the UWEX office. For

more information contact Joe at the

UWEX Office at 715-526-6136 or

joseph.stellato@ces.uwex.edu .

INITIAL WEIGH-INS ARE BACK!

Beef – Saturday, April 9th at Equity Livestock

Barn in Bonduel, 9:00am to 11:00am

Sheep – Thursday, May 5th at Shawano County

Fairgrounds, 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Swine – Saturday, May 7th at the Shawano County

Fairgrounds, 9:00am to Noon

All Market Beef, Sheep and Swine must

participate in their weigh-in to be eligible for sale

in the 2016 Shawano County Fair Market Sale.

PEDV Is Spread

Through Contaminated Manure!

Please observe biosecurity precautions! Before

coming to any 4-H or FFA Livestock Credit meetings,

members should:

Shower thoroughly and wash hair

Wear only clean clothes that aren’t worn during

chores or around any swine

Wash shoes and boots, jackets, etc.

For more information, contact Joe Stellato at the

UWEX Office, 715-526-6136.

Goat Calendar

Key Committee Meeting

March 3rd, 7:00pm at the Courthouse, Room B

Field Trip, March 12, to the Mills Farm in Oshkosh

If you’re interested in attending, register by

March 1st with Jamie at 715-509-0004

Share-a-Kid (WDGA) entries are due April 1st

http://www.wdga.org/out-and-about/ for info

Meat Goat Weigh-In for Shawano County Fair

May 5th, 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the fairgrounds

Small Animal Swap set-up, May 20, 5pm to 7pm

Small Animal Swap, May 21st, 7:00am to Noon

Livestock Key Committee Meeting

The next 4-H Livestock Key Committee meeting will be

on April 13th at 7:30 pm. Meet in the courthouse. All

current Key Committee members should plan to attend.

Any other interested members, parents and leaders are

also encouraged to attend!

Targhee Sheep to be Given Away

The Wisconsin Junior Targhee Sheep Association will be

giving away a starter flock of three Targhee ewes.

Applicants must be aged 12 to 17, must be a resident of

WI and must not currently raise Targhee sheep. The

winner must exhibit at both the 2016 WI State Fair open

show and WI Jr State Fair sheep show. Applications are

available online at the US Targhee Sheep Association

website http://www.ustargheesheep.org and are due no

later than April 1st.

Dairy Judging Practice Begins Dairy Judging practices will begin on March 20,

1:00 pm at Pulaski High School. Jay & Heather

Jauquet, Lynn Harbaugh and Mandy Ramsburg

will share their talents as volunteer coaches!

The March 20th meeting will be introductory

and start with the basics while working as a

group to judge the Hoards Dairyman classes.

This is a lot of fun and we hope many of you

will attend.

After beginning the year with “classroom

basics”, on-farm practices will start in early

April. Previous dairy cattle judging experience

is NOT required. If you haven’t done this

before and have an interest, please try these

practices.

Continuing with policy set in 2014, coaches are

requiring that all participants in the 4-H Area

Animal Science Days contest must attend at

least 6 practices this year. For

more information contact Heather

Jauquet at hjauquet@netnet.net.

Dairy Cattle Judging is a great way to learn

many skills that are necessary for success in

ANY career, such as critical thinking,

reasoning, note-taking, making logical

comparisons, defending one’s placings, public

speaking, etc. Give it a try!

Dairy Futurity Entries

The purpose of the Shawano County Futurity is

to stimulate enthusiasm for breeding and

exhibiting high quality dairy cattle as well

as promote the outstanding dairy farms and

dairy cattle in Shawano County to consumers.

Owners nominate promising young heifers

hoping they develop into remarkable three-year-

old cows to be exhibited in the Futurity.

Eligible animals are any registered females born

September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.

Animals will then be exhibited as three-year-

olds at the 2018 Shawano County Fair. The

entry fee is $15 per animal with all Futurity

entry money rewarded back to show

participants. Entries are due March 31st. For an

entry form, please email Heather Jauquet at

hjauquet@netnet.net.

Dairy Key Committee Meeting

The 4-H Dairy Key Committee will meet on March 8th at

8:00pm, County Board Room of the courthouse. Topics to

be discussed include initial planning for county fair,

supporting our dairy cattle judging team, Badger Dairy

Camp and other dairy project activities. All interested

dairy project leaders, parents and older youth are invited to

attend. Call Jeff at 715-758-8991 with questions.

Shayr-A-Heifer Program

Applications must be received by April 4th. Registered

calves will be selected and placed by the middle of May.

Ownership will be 50/50 between the youth and the

WABA. After 2 years, member has the option of buying

the heifer of selling her at the 2018 WABA Spring Sale.

Application and sample contract are available by

contacting Shayr-A-Heifer chairmen, Craig Keller (608)

437-5156 or the UW-Extension office at 715-526-6136.

Dairy Quiz Bowl Teams at State Shawano County’s 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl and Dairy Management

Teams did extremely well at the State 4-H Contest held on January

30th in Madison. The Quiz Bowl competition tested the quick wit

and extensive knowledge of more than 200 4-H members from 36

county teams. Contestants answered questions about dairy cattle

genetics, health, nutrition, showing and other topics. This contest

has divisions for Senior Teams, Junior teams and mixed-age teams.

Fourteen counties competed in the Mixed-Age Teams division. Our

Shawano County Team won first place. Team members were Jen

Krull, Mason Jauquet, Cooper Uelmen and Whitney Ferfecki.

Congratulations to our team members and coach who have once

again demonstrated that strong effort pays off!

The State 4-H Dairy Management Contest scores youth on their

practical knowledge of the dairy industry. Youth were tested on

their knowledge of cow parts, identifying and using common tools

and technologies in the dairy industry, and working as a team to

solve problems that can actually occur on dairy operations. Our 4-H

Dairy Management Senior Team won 2nd place in this contest.

Team members included Emma Gwidt, Rory Sarenich, Maddy

Gwidt and Nathan Ferfecki.

Shawano County’s Junior Dairy Cattle Judging Team of Jacob

Harbaugh, Claire Betley, Griffin Holewinski and Kaylee Ferfecki

also competed in the State Contest and did very well as

“newcomers” to this event.

Coaches included Lynn and Sara Harbaugh, Kelly Holewinski,

Mandy Ramsburg and Heather Jauquet. Further assistance from

youth leader Mason Jauquet was also a big help. We thank all our

coaches for the many hours of instruction they provide our 4-H’ers

and to Mrs. Jenny Gracyalny for providing enhanced learning

opportunities!

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Horse & Horseless Horse Members

There is an informational meeting for parents and

members about the new project year on Tuesday,

March 8th at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held in

Rooms A & B at the Courthouse (lower level) in

Shawano. This is a REQUIRED meeting for all

project members, not just the new members. In

addition to learning about what new events are

planned for this year, rules for the fair and getting

to know everyone; we will hold the fundraiser at

6:30 following the meeting.

Everyone is asked to bring some “horsey” item or

something that you want to donate for the auction.

Ideas range from tack, clothing, feed and barn

supplies to baked goods and fun games. All

proceeds will benefit the horse project educational

events and county Fair. For more information,

contact a horse key committee member or the

chairman of the committee, Diane Schnell,

715.853.6139.

Kewaunee Co. 4-H Horse Project –

Open Model Horse Show

Saturday Feb 27, Kewaunee Co Fairgrounds

Show starts 9:00am – Silent Auction – Food

Contact Nancy LaCrosse @

mnpjalacrosse@tds.net or 920-776-1239

River Falls Youth Horse Judging Clinic April 16 – 17, 9am to 4:30pm, UWRF Campus

www.uwrf.edu/ANFS/EquineClinics.cfm or Casie

at Casie.bass@uwrf.edu

4-H Area Animal Science Day

The annual NE Wisconsin 4-H Area Animal

Science Day (AASD) will be held on June 28th in

Outagamie County.

At Area Animal Science Day, 4-H & FFA Dairy

Cattle, Livestock and Horse Judging Teams from

10 to 14 counties compete against each other for a

chance to qualify for the State 4-H Dairy or

Livestock Judging Contests, usually held in July.

Contact Joe Stellato for more information.

Rabbit & Poultry Information

Important for Poultry members! When ordering

new chicks or buying any new birds please remember

to get a NPIP Certificate or Flock Status Certificate

from the seller. This paperwork is required in order to

show at the fair.

Reminder for Poultry & Rabbit Members

You must attend at least 1 meeting and 1 fair work day

to be able to exhibit at the fair. All market exhibitors

will also be required to attend one (1) Market Meeting

to be able to sell their animal in the auction.

Tentative dates for rabbit & poultry activities: Rabbit/Poultry Fun Quiz Show

March 8th at the Courthouse

Shawano County Small Animal Swap,

May 21 at the fairgrounds

Flea Market Food Stand

June 12 at the fairgrounds

Poultry Blood Testing/Rabbit Tattooing Clinic,

July 16 at the fairgrounds

Poultry/Rabbit Fun Show,

July 16 at the fairgrounds

Mark these dates on your calendar now and watch

for updates/additions in future Clover Lines!

For more information about any of these events

contact Betty Gast at rabbit.poultry@yahoo.com or

715-853-6114; Shaina at 715-304-9716; or Nancy at

Netzel@frontiernet.net or 715-823-2798; or Roger

Neumann at 920-822-3922.

Mechanical Science

I Want To Know! Camp Do you like science, technology or engineering? Would

you like to do cool, hands-on experiments—including

activities in food science, DNA, electricity and more? If

so, then I Want To Know! Camp is for you!

Held April 29-30 at Wisconsin Dells. For Grades 6-8.

Cost of $65 includes meals, lodging, t-shirt and supplies.

Register now, camp fills fast. Registration and info at:

http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hstem/events/i-want-to-know-

camp/ Deadline is March 25.

p.s. Joe is teaching at camp and can take two riders.

Call him at the UWEX office for arrangements.

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Natural Resources and

Environmental Education

All-Star Shootout

Entry forms for the Shawano County 4-H

All-Star Shootout Invitational, held on May 13-14,

will soon be available on the state 4-H website at:

http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/

You’ll find competitive shoots with registration

forms as well as certification trainings here.

Practices are based on age as of January 1st, 2016

Juniors are those ages 8 – 11 (min. 3rd grade)

Intermediates are members ages 12 – 15

Seniors are those youth ages 16 – 19

Practices times:

Archery: Juniors 9:00-9:50

Intermediate 10:00 to10:50

Seniors 11:00 to 11:50

Air Rifle: Juniors 12:30 to 1:20

Intermediate 1:30 to 2:20

Seniors 2:30 to 3:20

March 12, Archery at Butch’s, Shawano

Air Rifle at Angie’s Main Café, Shawano

March 26, Archery at Butch’s, Shawano

Air Rifle at Angie’s Main Café, Shawano

April 9, Archery Practice, Lena Swamp Archery

April 23, Archery at Butch’s Archery, Shawano

Air Rifle at Angie’s Main Café, Shawano

Certification Workshops…

…for adults wishing to be certified to assist

members in specific disciplines will be held on:

April 15-16 in Green Bay

(Disciplines: Archery, Rifle, Shotgun)

September 9-10 in – Marshfield

(Disciplines: Archery, Coordinator,

Shotgun, Muzzleloader and Pistol, Rifle)

Cost is $55 to $70. For more information visit

http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports

Hunter’s Safety Education

DNR Educators are offering Hunter’s Safety

courses this Spring throughout Shawano

County. Near Tigerton: March 4-6th, times vary

daily. Contact Instructor Rogowski at 715-535-

2631. Near Shawano: March 18-20th, times vary

daily. Contact Instructor Laehn at 715-787-4859.

And in Tilleda: Saturdays, April 2, 9 & 16th, Noon

to 5:00pm. Contact Instructor Giese at 715-793-

4950. These Instructors will answer your

questions as well as register you.

Exploring Nature -

A Cool Way to Spend Your Summer

The WI Land & Water Youth Conservation Camp will

be held at North Lakeland Discovery Center in

Manitowish Waters (Vilas County), June 20-24, 2016.

Youth entering 9-12th grade in the Fall are invited.

Wildlife programs, habitat restoration projects, daily

field trips, teambuilding activities and hands-on

activities provide an in-depth look at natural resources

management and careers.

Scholarships of $100 are available to go toward the

registration amount of $250 which includes all meals,

snacks, lodging, activities and a camper T-shirt. The

deadline is June 3rd.

Scholarships are available at the Shawano County

Land Conservation Division.

Call (715) 526- 4632 or email

scott.frank@co.shawano.wi.us

Sand Lake Conservation Camp

Who: 6, 7 & 8 graders with outdoor interests

When: June 22-24 at Camp Bird in Crivitz

Cost: $100 early bird by May 18, then $150

Scholarships are available.

For more information call 715-732-7784 or visit

www.marinettecounty.com If you want to learn

more about wildlife, forestry, fisheries, water

quality, canoeing and so much more, this camp is

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10th Annual Horse Camp: July 15-17

The Horse Camp Planning Committee is in full swing planning another awesome camp! With a variety of clinicians

and specialists slated, it promises to be an outstanding event loaded with fun! All 4-H and FFA members are

welcome to participate with your horse. The cost of this year’s camp is $80 for early bird registration. That will

include the cost of food for you, housing for your horse and a t-shirt. Arrival will be between 10:30am-noon on

Friday with a lunch for the campers only provided at noon. Campers will be able to leave after cleaning their stall and

camping area on Sunday around noon. The participants will stay overnight in tents inside the Crawford Center.

Due to the high interest already indicated in this camp and the fact we are limiting it to the first 24 participants,

register ASAP to guarantee your spot in this great opportunity! Once you have registered, we will send you more

information as camp nears. To help keep the cost of camp low we ask that you participate in Horse project fundraisers

and food stand date.

If you have any questions, contact adult advisor Dwayne Splan at 920-373-4448 or youth leaders Anna 920-598-1009,

or Ashlyn at 715-701-0489. Also, if you have access to Facebook, LIKE “Shawano County Horse” and you will be

able to keep up with the latest news!

Horse Camp Registration Due by May 15, early bird registration Due by June 1, regular pricing

Name: Current Grade Level: Age:

Phone: Boy___ Girl

Address: City: Zip:

E-mail address: Horse’s Name:

I have a tent that I will bring: Circle Yes or No I will have room for ____ more in the tent, if needed

T-shirts will be provided: circle camper’s size: Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL Other____

At times, horses may act up. Do we have permission to: ____ lunge ____ ride your horse to try to correct the

attitude for the safety of your child? _____ Yes _____ No, please do not.

Parents, are you interested in helping at camp if needed? ____Yes ____No

(we will call to confirm, please do not plan on “stopping by” just to check on your camper)

Current Certified first aid training ___yes ____no

Please enclose a check payable to:

Shawano County 4-H Leaders, Inc.

311 N. Main St, Rm 101

Shawano, WI 54166

Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or

handicap. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. If you desire

special handicapped accommodations, please advise us in advance, and they will be made for you. Requests will be kept confidential.

Fees:

Early Bird: $80 Regular: $105

Cooperative Extension

Shawano County

Courthouse - Room 101

Shawano, WI 54166

Phone 715-526-6136

FAX 715-526-4875

Dear 4-H Friends and Families:

Periodically, the UW-Extension takes steps to ensure that the public knows and understands our

policy of non-discrimination. This letter is to inform/remind you that the University of Wisconsin

does not discriminate in the treatment of individuals in the admission or access to its programs and

activities, in the provision of services or in employment.

Further, UW-Extension will not participate with organizations or in activities which discriminate on

the basis of any of the legally prohibited categories of discrimination, including race, color, gender/sex,

creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or

parental status, arrest or conviction record, or membership in the national guard, state defense force, or

any other reserve component of the military service.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who need materials in an alternate

format or other accommodations must write or call the UW-Extension contact person for the specific

program or call the Shawano County UW-Extension Office at least ten (10) working days prior to

the event.

The University of Wisconsin-Extension 4-H staff in Shawano County would like to thank you for

collaborating with our many education endeavors. We appreciate your support and working

relationship as we provide educational programs designed to empower the diverse citizens of

Shawano County.

Sincerely,

Joe Stellato, 4-H Youth Development Agent/Dept. Head

Terri Brunner, 4-H Program Assistant

Nancy Schultz, Family Living Educator

Jamie Patton, Agricultural Agent

June Dairy Month Display Contest sponsored by Shawano County Dairy Promotions, Inc.

4-H and FFA groups will have the option to have a lawn display and/or a video clip of 2-5 minutes. The lawn display and/or video message should reflect a positive educational message and promotion of the dairy industry.

A member consent release form permitting Shawano County Dairy Promotions, Inc. to use photos/video on their Facebook page and other media forms must be completed prior to June 1st. Please contact Mary Lou Kugel for a copy of this form. Her contact information is given below. Lawn display:

1. Promotional displays must be in place by June 1st and remain in place until June 30th. 2. Display must be highly visible from a public road and located in Shawano County. (Please be careful

to not place the lawn display in “legal” road right of way). 3. Permission must be obtained from the titled landowner/business to place the display on their

property.

To qualify for a $20 reimbursement for participation in the lawn display contest, each 4-H/FFA group must provide the following:

1. One to four pictures of the display (digital photos will be accepted). Photos become property of Shawano County Dairy Promotions, Inc. Must be submitted by June 1st.

2. The location/address of the display. 3. Name, address and phone number of the 4-H group General Leader/club treasurer or FFA Advisor/

chapter treasurer to which the participation funds will be sent. 4. A copy of the thank you that was sent to the titled landowner/business. 5. Submit the completed release form found at: http://shawano.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-

development/calendar-of-events/scdp-lawn-display-video-release-final/

To qualify for a $20 reimbursement for participation in the video clip contest, each club must provide the following:

1. Video clip of 2-5 minutes in length uploaded to YouTube by June 1st. 2. Email YouTube video link to the Shawano County Dairy Promotion Inc. individual named below

by June 1st. 3. Name, address and phone number of the 4-H group General Leader/club treasurer or FFA

Advisor/chapter treasurer to which the participation funds will be sent. 4. Submit the completed release form found at: http://shawano.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-

development/calendar-of-events/scdp-lawn-display-video-release-final/

1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes in each category of lawn display and video clip will be named at the Annual 4-H Experience. Judging in each category will be based on a combination of “likes” and “shares” on the Shawano County DAIRY Promotion Facebook page and results from a panel of judges.

All criteria noted above can be sent to: Mary Lou Kugel (SCDP Treasurer) at charm5@frontiernet.net or W5924 Porter Rd, Shawano, WI 54166 no later than July 15th to be eligible for the $20 participation funds. Any group not meeting all of the criteria listed for each category will forfeit the right to receive the $20 participation funds and consideration of award placings. Funding criteria questions can be directed Mary Lou Kugel.