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Hello 4-H Families, I hope you all had a great holiday season. We had a blessed season with a new member of our family and our exchange student. Holidays are better with kids around, that is for sure. It is so great watching them rip off paper to see what is inside. Unboxing the new gift to figure out how it works, is an exercise in patience on the part of parents and children. In the end the toys and games provide fun times of family bonding and childhood imagination. 4-H is similar to learning about all those new gifts. There are many levels in which to be involved. There are club activities. I am so proud of our clubs. They provide great opportunities from serving at community thanksgiving dinners to club recreation at Mt. LaCrosse. These opportunities build that family feeling that makes 4-H famous. Our county program supports many opportunities as well, many coming in the next couple of months. I would like to offer a brief description of these events. Clover College and Jr. Leader Lock-In: Clover College is a day camp for our youngest members(K-2). There are six areas where Jr. Leaders (members in grades 7-12) teach short, hands-on lessons. The areas are Natural Science, Mechanical Science, Animal Science, Foods & Nutrition, Arts & Crafts, and Recreation. The day encourages young members to make friends from other clubs and from around the county. Parents are free to stay and help or to leave their youth. The Jr. Leaders put on and fund Clover College. After the little ones go home there is the Lock

-in for the older youth, where they do a community service project, have a business meeting and spend social time. If your youth 7-12 grade would like to be part of Jr. Leaders email me (joshua.goede@wisc.edu) and I can add them to the remind app and email list. Festival of Arts: FoA is our celebration of the arts. We hold a stage showcase where all 4-Hers Kindergarten through 13th grade can share with an audience. There are many categories like speeches, poetry, acting, or even demonstrating a skill or process. Judges watch the performances and then offer one-on-one critiques. There is also a photo show and arts & crafts area. These items are judged one-on-one as well. The event is a great way to share your arts and talents with others. It is also a great way to build yourself confidence as you master the stage and talking with a judge about the work you do. The registration link is inside. Complete rules are in the December Cloverlink. Fur, Fin, & Feather: FFF is an annual event. This year is the 30th Anniversary show. This small animal show is open to all 4-H and FFA members in the state of Wisconsin. The main focus is on practice and learning about how to show your animals. The judges do award class placements but will also talk to youth about why the classes were ranked a certain way. There is also fun for non-showmen in the raffles and getting to see a wide variety of animals. There is a cat show, rabbit show, poultry show, and small animal show. Cont. on pg. 3

Newsletters and information available online at: https://monroe.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/

• Monthly 4-H Newsletter information is due on the 20th.

• Please send club submissions to mocowi4h@gmail.com

• Please keep your mailing and email addresses current

in 4-H Online.

• If you plan to un-enroll from 4-H, please contact the

office so we can remove you from the system.

• Find a mistake? Since some people like to find errors,

we occasionally include a few in this publication to

meet this need. :)

Friendly Reminders

January 2020 Monroe County Extens ion Of f ice, 206 South K St , Sparta, WI 54656

Phone: (608) 269-8722; Fax: (608) 366 -1809 E-mai l : joshua.goede@wisc .edu Webs i te: h t tps :/ /monroe.extens ion.wisc .edu

MONROE COUNTY 4-H CLOVERLINK THE NEWSLETTER FOR 4-H FAMILIES & FRIENDS

Pg 1 Joshua’s Jotting Pg 2 Calendar of Events/District Responsibilities/ Club Meetings Pg 3 Joshua’s Jotting/Club News Pg 4 Second Round Trip Opportunities Pg 5 Beef Scholarship Pg 6 Farm Program Scholarship Pg 7 WI 4-H Foundation Scholarship/FOA Pg 8 Cloverbud Corner/FFF/Small Ruminant Webinars Pg 9-12 Fur, Fin, and Feather Guidelines Pg 13 Clover College Pg 14 Volunteer (VIP)/Calendar/Platbook Pg 15 FFF Program Cover Contest/Summer Camp/Counselor

Training Pg 16 Ceramics Class Info

Contents

Joshua’s Jottings:

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension, U.S. Depart-ment of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties cooperating.

Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and program-ming including Title VI, Title IX and ADA requirements.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2019-20 District

Responsibilities Northeast: Clovers & Cranberries; LaGrange Tunnel-Lites;

Valle Ville Festival of Arts Clean and Setup Exhibit Hall Before Fair

Northwest: Denim n’ Dust; West Beaver Creek (Way Finders)

Clean Food Stand Before Tractor Pull

Southwest: Jolly Joiners; Leon Livewires 2019 4-H Family Celebration Clean Food Stand after Tractor Pull

Southeast: Hill-N-Valley; Norwalk Clovers; Stepping Stones

Clean Food Stand After Fair

The Activity/Deadline Calendar Tue, Jan 21, 2020 7:30pm-9:30pm Leaders Meeting Where: Norwalk Public Library, 101 Railroad St, Norwalk Fri, Jan 31, 2019 Trip Opportunity Deadline Deadline for Clover College Sat, Feb 1, 2020 9 am-11am VIP Training Where: Monroe County Extension Office, 206 S. K St. Sparta Tue, Feb 4, 2020 6pm-8pm VIP Training Where: Monroe County Extension Office, 206 S. K St. Sparta Sat, Feb 8, 2020 12:30pm-4:00pm Clover College Where: Sparrows Nest at The Abbey, 17304 Havenwood Rd, Sparta Sat, Feb 8-9, 2020 5pm-11am Jr Leaders Lock In Where: Sparrows Nest at The Abbey, 17304 Havenwood Rd, Sparta Wed, Feb 12, 2020 6pm-8pm VIP Training Where: Monroe County Extension Office, 206 S. K St. Sparta Fri, Feb 28, 2020 Festival of Arts Deadline

Fri, March 6, 2020 Deadline for Fur, Fin, and Feather Program Cover Contest Mon, March 16, 2020 WI 4-H Foundation Scholarship Deadline Wed, April 1, 2020 Western WI Beef Producers Scholarship Due Fri, April 3, 2020 Fur, Fin, and Feather Deadline Wed, April 15, 2020 Summer Camp Counselor Application Deadline

Club Meetings Clovers and Cranberries Date/Time: 3rd Sunday of the Month at 4pm Location : Warrens Fire Station Demin ‘n Dust Date/Time: 1st Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm Location: Cataract Sportsman’s Club Hill-N-Valley Date/Time: 4th or last Sunday of the Month at 2 pm Location: Brookwood High School Jolly Joiners Date/Time: 1st Sunday of the Month at 1:30 pm 1st Monday (June/July) at 7:30 pm Location: Cashton High School Cafeteria La Grange Tunnel-lites Date/Time: 2nd Sunday of the Month at 5 pm Location : Tomah American Legion Leon Livewires Date/Time: 1st Monday of the Month at 7 pm Location : Leon Community Center Norwalk Clovers Date/Time: 2nd Sunday of the Month at 2 pm Location: Norwalk Public Library Stepping Stones Date/Time: Varies; call for meeting date/time Location: Royall Intermediate School Valle Ville Date/Time: 2nd Sunday of the Month at 2 pm Location: First United Methodist Church Way Finders Date/Time: 2nd Sunday of the Month at 3 pm Location: South Post Community Center West Beaver Creek Date/Time: 2nd Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm except Feb/Mar/Apr meeting is 2nd Thursday of the Month Location: Monroe County Recreation Room

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4-H CLUB NEWS: Giving You the Goods on the Good Work of Monroe County 4-H

Cloverbuds are invited to share posters of their animals for prizes. The small pet show is always a busy area as there can be anything from frogs to cockatoos in the cages. This is a great dry run for getting ready for fair and other exhibitions. I am still hopeful to offer a Foods & Nutrition day and a Photography day as well but am still lining up facilities and instructors. I am hoping to see many new families at our events this spring as well as returning families to keep these great 4-H activities growing. Stay tuned to the February Cloverlink to learn about statewide 4-H opportunities. In the Spirit of 4-H Joshua L. Goede Positive Youth Development Educator Jolly Joiners

A meeting of the Jolly Joiners 4-H club was held on December 1st, 2019 in the high school cafeteria. Before the meeting, members met to decorate the club tree and the club park. The meeting was called to order at 1:34 pm by President Kailey Beck. The Pledges were led and roll call was taken. Sarah and Reba Flock gave a project presentation on small animals. The secretary’s report was read. A correction was made, changing Annette Schreier to Annette Trescher. The report was approved as corrected; motion by Audrey Weber, seconded by Kiara Beck; motion carried. The Treasurer’s report was given and accepted as read. The group decided to go to Mt. La Crosse and Jumpstart Adventure Park as winter activity options. The club planned to meet at the school for the meeting beforehand. The club voted on this idea and the vote passed. Kiara Beck made a motion that the club pay $20 per person at the winter activity; Paige Olson seconded; motion carried. All are welcome to carol at Rolling Hills nursing home on December 21st; meet at lobby at 12:30 and carol on different floors. Gavin made a motion to approve an addition to the bylaws; Sarah Flock seconded; motion carried. Paige Olson moved to purchase a poinsettia for the nutrition site; Audrey Weber seconded; motion carried. There are applications out for a 4-H scholarship that are due in March, email Josh for a direct link to the application. Clover College will be held on February 8th. Festival of Arts will be on March 21st. Paige Olson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Elise Weber seconded; meeting adjourned at 2:38 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Grace Leis

JR. Leaders November 16th, 2019 The November meeting of the Monroe County Junior Leaders was called to order by President Holly Adams at noon. Lailah Eckes made a motion to go with the lower percentage of profits earned by ice cream stand workers; seconded by Emily; motion carried. Clover College and Lock-In will be held on February 8th at Sparrow’s Nest. Members signed up to be in charge of presentations. Clover college will run from 12:00 - 3:30 pm. Helpers please be there before 10:00. The Lock-in starts at 4:30 pm. Dinner at the Lock-in will be lasagna and dessert will be ice cream sundae bar. Breakfast will be waffles and pancakes with leftover sundae bar toppings. Lailah Eckes and Emily Mason gave a recap of the summer trip. Hannah gave a recap of the Family Celebration. Discussion was held regarding the ambassador program, and the club decided to continue with it. Jenna Kroeger made a motion that the club pay half of the Junior Leader jackets; Lailah seconded; motion carried.There was discussion to purchase polo shirts for ambassadors. The club decided to implement a committee format for Clover Camp, Ice Cream stand, and the summer trip. Committees were made. After discussion, Jenna moved to have a Reporter position; Hannah Bloyer seconded; motion carried. Emily Mason made a motion that we don’t have a restriction on the number of family members holding an office; Jenna seconded; motion carried. Officer elections were held and the new officer team is as follows: President: Lailah Eckes Vice President: Kristi Cleven Secretary: Emily Mason Treasurer: Oakley Vasicek Reporter: Vanessa Ornes Member at Large: Hannah Bloyer Jenna made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:25 pm; seconded by Hannah; meeting adjourned. Submitted by Laurel Adams

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Second Round of Trip Opportunities Space Camp – Huntsville, Alabama

When: 2021 - If applying for Space Camp, please note that you’re applying for the 2021 trip, the deadline for 2020 has passed. Delegates participate in hands-on mock space missions and other activities in this NASA program while ex-changing ideas with youth from across Wisconsin: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hedopp/space-camp/ 4-H members must be in 6th -8th grade and a maximum age of 15 at the time of the trip. The total cost of Space Camp is approx. $625. Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) - Washington, D.C.

When: 2021 - If applying for Citizenship Washington Focus, please note that you’re applying for the 2021 trip, the deadline for 2020 has passed. This leadership program, held at the National 4-H Center, teaches the importance of civic and social respon-sibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders. The week consists of participatory workshops, speakers, committee work, field trips and social events. For more information, see: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hedopp/citizenship-washington-focus/ 4-H members must be in 10th -12th grade at time of selection and a minimum age of 15 during the trip. The total cost for the trip is approx. $1,400. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation sponsors a portion of this trip. Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference - Madison, WI When: June 22-25, 2020 Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference is a three and a half day Statewide Educational Experience. Youth from all over Wisconsin come to Madison, Wisconsin for educational seminars, assemblies, speakers, ex-ploration, and fun on the UW-Madison campus! Youth Conference is made possible by contributions from our State Teams (Wisconsin Leadership Council, Drama Company, Art Team, and Communications team), 4-H staff from across the state, and a planning committee made up of staff, volunteers, and youth. For more information, see: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hedopp/wisconsin-4-h-youth-conference/ 4-H members must be in 7th-10th grade. The total cost for the trip is approx. $300. American Spirit East – U.S. East Coast

When: -2021 - If applying for American Spirit East, please note that you’re applying for the 2021 trip, the deadline for 2020 has passed. Approximately 40 youth learn about America’s heritage and build awareness of the many steps taken to gain U.S. independence and freedom by visiting historical sites in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and more. *Note: Financial support for this trip from the Green County 4-H Adult Leaders Association is pend-ing at this time. 4-H members must be in 8th -10th grade at time of the trip. The total cost for the trip is approx. $1,500. University of Wisconsin, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties cooperat-ing. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title VI, Title IX and ADA. National 4-H Congress – Atlanta, Georgia When: November 27 – December 1, 2020 National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program; it provides youth with a quality educational and cross-cultural experience that exceeds what any state independently can provide. Delegates participate in self-development seminars, tours and a service project while exchanging ideas with youth from across the country. For more information, see: https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/wi4hedopp/national-4-h-congress/ 4-H members must be in 10th -12th grade at time of selection and a maximum age of 18 as of January 1, 2020. The total cost for the trip is approx. $1,200. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation sponsors a portion of this trip. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS – Monroe County 4-H can help financially support your experiences. Complete a resume and Letter of Interest. There are examples at this address: https://monroe.extension.wisc.edu/files/2019/09/2019-Guideline-Book.pdf .

The application packets are due January 31, 2020 to the Extension Office. You will be asked to participate in an interview in mid-February.

An AA/EEO employer University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programing, in-cluding Title VI, Title IX, and ADA requirements.

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Western Wisconsin Beef Producers

Scholarship Application

This scholarship is available to any graduating high school senior attending or planning to attend a College, Vocational School, Technical School, Agriculture Short Course, or any other institution of higher learning. The applicant must be a (or have an immediate family member that is a) member in good standing** of the Western Wisconsin Beef Producer’s cooperative and be pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field. Scholarships, in the amount of $300 each, may be awarded at the discretion of the Western Wisconsin Beef Producers Board of Directors or a sub-committee thereof to successful applicants. Scholarship funds will be awarded to recipients upon proof of completion of first semester and enrollment in second semester. Recipients will be notified in May. Selection criteria for this scholarship will be based on the following: • Selection will be based involvement/participation with the beef industry and

interest in pursuing a career in the field of agriculture. • A letter of recommendation from an agriculture instructor/FFA advisor or county

4-H agent. • Scholarship applications must be typed (additional sheets may be added if

necessary). Applications are due by April 1st. Mail applications to: Monroe County Extension Office 206 South K Street Sparta, WI 54656 **Questions about membership in the Western Wisconsin Beef Producers Cooperative can be directed to the Equity Livestock Sales Barn in Sparta (608) 269-3104.

Full application available at www.monroe.extension.wisc.edu

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Monroe County Farm Progress Days Scholarship Application

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Eligibility

1. Must be a high school senior living in Monroe County or have lived in Monroe County at the time of graduation from high school.

2. UMust be enrolled in a post high school agricultural short course or vocational-technical col-lege program that will not result in a baccalaureate degree.

3. Must be under 23 years of age as of January 1st of the application year.

4. Can only receive this $250.00 scholarship once.

5. You will receive the $250.00 scholarship after you send us verification of completion on one semester and evidence of enrollment in the second semester. Scholarships will not be awarded if you do not meet these criteria.

PERSONAL DATA Name: _______________________________Date of Birth:__________________ Home Address: _____________________________________________________ School Address:_____________________________________________________ Home Phone: _________________________School Phone:_________________ Parent’s Names:____________________________________________________ Name of High School:________________________________________________ Name of Agricultural School to be attended:_____________________________ Name of Agricultural Course Program to be attended:_____________________ Please state your professional goals upon completion of your educational program on the re-verse side of this application. Signature_________________________________ Date_____________________ Return to: Monroe County Extension Office 206 South K St Sparta, WI 54656 You will be notified by May 15th if you have been selected. This application must be postmarked or delivered no later than April 1, 2020.

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2020 Scholarship Applications being accepted now!

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $15,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing higher education in 2020. To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation via email by Monday, March 16, 2020, 5:00 pm.

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals.

To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships students must have been a Wisconsin 4-H mem-ber for at least three years; have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the 2020-2021 academic school year. Scholarship winners from previous years are not eligible to receive a second 4-H Foundation schol-arship.

All applications must adhere to the conventions outlined on the website. Any application that does not meet these requirements (including all document names) will not be considered. All documents must be sent as PDFs (preferred) or Word Docs as attachments to one email. Any other cloud/internet shared documents will be NOT be accepted (do NOT use Google Docs, for example).

The application materials represent what youth may be asked to submit when applying for jobs. We en-courage applicants to treat this process as if applying for a position. For help with creating cover letters and résumés, applicants should reach out to their club leaders, county educator or a teacher or parent.

For more information please visit : http://wis4hfoundation.org/scholarships/

Festival of Arts The Monroe County 4-H Festival of Arts is scheduled for Saturday March 21, 2020 at the Meadowview Intermediate School in Sparta. Registration opens at 8:30a.m. Please come and share your talent with the 4-H Community! Everyone is welcome to share their expertise and talents!! There are a lot of dif-

ferent categories, something for everyone! Perhaps talking to your club about participating in a group activity could bring your friends and yourself out of your shell! Trying something new could be fun and exciting! This is the link to the E-Registration:

https://forms.gle/X26YDbizS7eZp73y8

Registrations are due February 28th

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Cloverbud Corner

Kool-Aid Snow Paint Here is a simple and fun way to make your own

snow paint. This paint is really vibrant and smells

amazing, which makes it even more FUN!

Snow Paint Materials

• Kool-Aid Packets

• Water

• Spray Bottles or Squirt Bottles

Kool-Aid snow paint couldn’t be easier to make!

Simply add a packet of Kool-Aid to an empty

bottle, fill with water, shake, and you are ready to

go!

The Kool-Aid makes the snow paint super vibrant,

and it’s SCENTED, which makes it even more fun

for kids. Kids can even use

the paint to embellish their

snowmen. Such simple,

frugal fun!

MONROE COUNTY 4-H

FUR, FIN & FEATHER SHOW APRIL 18th, 2020

9:00 a.m. Sparta Barney Center

1000 E. Montgomery Street Sparta, WI

LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE COME SEE WHAT 4-H KIDS HAVE TO SHOW!

Visit monroe.uwex.edu or call 608-

269-8722 to enter or more infor-mation.

No Pullorum requirement in 2020

An AA/EEO employer University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programing, including Title

VI, Title IX, and ADA requirements.

(Madison) The University of Wisconsin Animal Sciences Department and the Division of Extension will be hosting a small ruminant webinar series beginning on January 15, 2020. The program will start at 7:30 p.m. and end by 9 p.m. These meetings can be taken from your home using a computer, a phone, or a tablet. Zoom meetings allow for more natural interaction between the presenters and participants and provide an opportunity to ask questions and have a discussion with other online users. Dr. Daniel Morrical will speak on late gestation ewe nutrition during the January webinar. Dan Morrical joined the Iowa State University staff in 1984 as Extension Sheep Specialist after completing his doctorate at New Mexico State University. He held the rank of Full Professor as of July 1, 1995, and retired from full-time teaching in 2017. How to connect to the webinar: Join Zoom Meeting https://uwextension.zoom.us/j/960334027 Meeting ID: 960 334 027 Of note: A phone connection will allow you to hear the speaker while a computer or mobile app connection will allow you to hear and see the speaker, other participants, and presentation slides. Review this video ahead of the meeting on how to join a meeting. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-

For more information, please contact Megan Nelson, Livestock Outreach Program Manager, UW Division of Extension at (608) 282-5572, megan.nelson@wisc.edu.

One tap mobile +16465588656,,960334027# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Meeting ID: 960 334 027

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2020 30th Anniversary Fur, Fin, & Feather

GENERAL ENTRY INFORMATION

1. Live animal exhibition is open to 4-H and FFA members 3rd

through 13th grades. En-

rollment in a rabbit, poultry, cat, or small pet project is not required. State 4-H regula-

tions prohibit youth younger than third grade from exhibiting a live animal.

2. All entries must be received on an official entry form either mailed or electronically sub-

mitted to the Monroe County UWEX Office.

3. Live animal must be present to show.

4. There is a special mounted picture class for Kindergarten through 2nd

graders. Those

entered in this class will speak to the judge about the pet shown in the picture and how

they care for it. A maximum of one cat picture, one rabbit picture, one poultry picture

and one small pet picture can be entered. Pictures may be any size. Collage using

pictures of the same pet can be entered in place of single picture. All participants will

receive a participation trophy for the first picture plus a ribbon for each additional entry.

5. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Cat, small pet, pet poultry, and pet rabbit

placing will be based on face-to-face judging. Rabbit and poultry breed classes will be

judged according the Standard of Perfection. Champions will receive a trophy.

6. All entries are due April 3, 2020 to Monroe County 4-H Fur, Fin, and Feather Show, c/

o Monroe County University Extension, 206 South K St, Sparta, WI 54656. No refunds

of entry fees. See entry form for information on entries made day of show.

7. Monroe County 4-H Fur, Fin, and Feather Show will not be responsible for any loss due

to fire, theft, or accident. Every precaution will be taken to prevent such occurrences.

8. Parents are asked to control their children and help them as needed. Please come

prepared to keep younger children busy as

judging is taking place.

9. There will be no commercial vendors of sup-plies, feed, animals or equipment allowed at Fur, Fin & Feather.

University of Wisconsin, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Wisconsin counties cooperating. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title VI, Title IX and ADA.

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RABBIT SHOW

1. All rabbits will be examined in their cages upon registration. Any rabbit exhibiting signs of mites, lice,

fleas, ringworm or any other parasite will be sent home. All rabbits must be free from scabs in the

ears, runny nose, or contagious disease. To avoid disappointment, please check your animal

carefully before coming to the show.

2. No nursing does are to be shown.

3. Cages will not be available. Your own cages must have a bottom to be used. Rabbits are to be kept

in their own cages. Please bring a floor covering to place cages on to protect the floor from scratches.

4. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their own rabbit food and for cleaning up after their own rabbits.

5. Rabbits need to be tattooed or identified with a permanent marker in their left ear. Please fill out identi-

fier in the “Ear Tattoo” Column

6. Pet Rabbit Class: Enter this if you are showing the only rabbit you own; or it your rabbit is spayed or

neutered; or it is mixed breeds. You may not enter any other rabbits in any other classes. Winners will

not be considered for BEST IN SHOW.

7. Indicate breed of rabbit in “Breed” column. Best of Breed selections are considered for BEST IN

SHOW.

8. Circle appropriate ages of rabbits to be shown: Juniors – under 6 months. Intermediate – 6-8 months

(6 class breeds only). Seniors – over 6 months.

9. Meat classes: Single Fryer-not over 69 days old or over 5 pounds. Roaster rabbit-between 70 and 180

days of age and over 5 pounds

CAT SHOW

1. All cats will be examined upon registration. Any cat exhibiting signs of mites, fleas, lice, ringworm or

any other parasite will be sent home. All cats must be free from scabs in their ears, runny eyes and

nose, or contagious disease. To avoid disappointment, please check your animal carefully be-

fore coming to show.

2. All cats and kittens must be vaccinated for rabies and distemper. A copy of vaccination certifi-

cate must be sent with entry. If you have vaccinated for distemper yourself, a signed receipt will

serve as proof of vaccination. The law requires a veterinarian administer the rabies vaccine. Walk-ins

must provide proof of shots day of show.

3. Claws on all four paws must be clipped.

4. No pregnant or nursing cats are to be shown.

5. Cats and kittens are to be kept on leash while being shown.

6. You must provide your own cage. Cages must have a bottom to be used. Please bring a floor cover-

ing to place cages on to protect the floor from scratches.

7. Cats and kittens are to be kept in their own cages except when being shown.

8. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their own cat food, litter, litter pan and for cleaning up after their

own cats.

9. Kittens are from 18 weeks to 11 months of age. Cats are 12 months and over.

10. Cats and kittens receiving a blue ribbon will be considered for BEST IN SHOW.

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SMALL PET SHOW

Entry is open to caged birds, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, reptiles, fish, and other small pets

raised in their own environment indoors. Pets must be able to be carried in to show in this

environment or in a suitable environment used for the show.

Small pets are to be brought in their own cages or aquariums. Exhibitors will be responsible

for cleaning up after their own animals.

Dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, ducks and poultry are not eligible for small pet show. See cat, rab-

bit, and poultry show guidelines.

All animals are to be free from parasites and disease.

Exhibitors and live animals must be present for face-to-face judging. An effort will be made to

accommodate exhibitors who are also showing other species.

POULTRY SHOW

All poultry MUST BE over 4 months of age

Documentation of a negative test for pullorum-typhoid conducted within 90 days of arrival at

the show or have proof of Wisconsin Tested Flock or Affiliate Flock status

All birds must be free from contagious diseases and parasites or they will be removed from

the show.

Turkeys must be tested as per State of Wisconsin rules and regulations.

Coops will not be available. Your own cages must have a bottom to be used. Please bring a

floor covering to place cages on to protect the floor from scratches.

Exhibitors are responsible to bring their own poultry food and for cleaning up after their own

poultry.

Exhibitors will bring their entries to judging table for judging.

List specific breed and color (Buff, Barred, Silver Penciled, etc.) on entry. Classes will be split

based on numbers of specific breeds entered.

Pet Class: Enter this if you are showing the only bird you own. Judging based on appear-

ance, health, condition, and exhibitor’s knowledge of bird. Winners will not be considered

for BEST IN SHOW.

Best of Breed selections are considered for BEST IN SHOW.

There is NO Pullorum Test Required for Fur, Fin, and Feather in 2020. DATCP has lifted the Pullorum test through Spring of 2020. It looks like the Pullo-rum test will be suspended most of 2020, but the test could be brought back into affect. So, make sure to watch out for information regarding Pullorum testing throughout the year.

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Poultry Classes

Classes for individual breeds/varieties will be designated if there are enough entries.

Age/Sex Definitions for use on entry

Old Female: Hatched prior to show date of previous year.

Old Male: Hatched prior to show date of previous year.

Young Female: Hatched after show date of previous year.

Young Male: Hatched after show date of previous year.

American Class

Class AA – All American breeds

Asiatic Class

Class BA – All Asiatic breeds

English Class

Class CA – All English breeds

Mediterranean Class

Class DA – All Mediterranean breeds

Continental Class

Class EA – All Continental breeds

Any Other Standard Breed Classes

Class FA – Orientals (Sumatras, Yokohamas, Phoenix)

Class FB – Miscellaneous (Araucanas, Frizzles, Naked Necks)

Crossbred Standard Varieties

Class GA – Meat (Red Ear Lobe)

Class GB – Egg (White Ear Lobe)

Bantam Classes

Class HA – Single Comb Clean-legged breeds

Class HB – Rose Comb Clean-legged breeds

Class HC – Any other Comb, Clean-legged breeds

Class HD – Feather legged breeds

Class HE – Crossbred Bantam breeds

Waterfowl Class

Class IA – All Standard Duck Varieties

Class IB – All Bantam Duck Varieties

Class JA – All Goose Varieties

Turkey Class

Class KA – All Turkey Varieties

Exotic Class

Class LA – Pheasants, Partridges, Peafowl, etc.

Pigeon Classes

Class NA – Performing Breeds (Homers, Rollers, etc.)

Class NB – Utility Breeds (Kings, Runts, Modenas, etc.)

Class NC – Fancy Breeds (Fantails, Pouters, Frills, etc.)

Class MA – All Doves (Raised Outdoors)

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WHEN: Saturday, February 8th, 2020 TIME: 12:30pm - 4:00pm

PLACE: Sparrows Nest at The Abbey, 17304 Havenwood Rd, Sparta, WI CLOVER SESSIONS: • Cultural Arts-Get creative and take home a creation all

your own! • Foods-Make a yummy treat, learn and eat at the same

time! • Recreation-Have fun at what you love best...playing! • Natural Science-Learn about the natural world. • Mechanical Science–learn about the machines in our world • Animals–let’s learn about our furry friends IN CASE OF WINTER STORM: If weather is bad, Clover College will be cancelled. Tune to WCOW 97.1 FM after 7:30 a.m. or keep an eye on your 4-H Online email account on February 8th for weather-related information. We will cancel by 10am. COST: $15 per child. Maximum of $30 per family. Registration fees MUST be received to Extension Office to be complete. Participants will be assigned to a clover group and led by a clover youth leader. Sessions will be 25 minutes in length. Clover groups will rotate to all clover sessions. 4-H adult volunteers and junior leaders will teach twenty-five minute sessions. We now take PayPal! Send funds to mocowi4h@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 8th, 2020 Registration Deadline: Friday, January 31st, 2020!

(online registration available at https://forms.gle/A5rmvUjSLXSgpTXp6)

Name(s) of Participant(s): _________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian: _______________________________ # of Parents attending ______ Phone: _______________ Any allergies or special needs:_________________________ Fees: $15 per person; $30 per family max $__________Enclosed Make checks payable to Monroe County 4-H Leaders Association. Mail registration and check or PayPal receipt to: MONROE COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE, 206 SOUTH K ST, SPARTA, WI 54656. Please log onto 4-H Online by February 1st to update the health form of youth participating. It is impera-tive that you do so this is the information that will be used to treat your child if an accident were to happen at the program.

“An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please make such requests as early as possible by contacting the Monroe County Office 608.269-8722 or 711 for Wisconsin Relay so proper arrange-ments can be made.”

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Plat Books

New 2019 Plat Books are now available at our Monroe County Extension Office, 206 South K Street, Sparta, WI 54656. Wall maps are also available. Plat Books are available at the following locations: Bank First, Superior Ave Tomah Timberwood Bank, Veterans St, Tomah Register of Deeds, K St, Sparta Local History Room, Court St, Sparta Bank of Cashton, Main St, Cashton F&M Bank, South Railroad St, Kendall F&M Bank, Main St, Norwalk F&M Bank, Main St, Wilton Featuring Aerial View Maps and Historic 1915 Maps! Stop in and get yours today!!

Volunteer for 4-H In Monroe County

Volunteers help make 4-H possible.

In order to volunteer, previous 4-H Youth Development

experience is not necessary. The most important

qualification is a desire to work with young people,

helping them gain life skills and providing them positive

experiences. Please consider sharing your time and

talents!

All adult volunteers 18 and older are required to

complete the Volunteers in Preparation (VIP) program,

which includes:

• a national level background check for arrest and

conviction records. This is handled by UW Madison

Staff using a third party vendor.

• participation in the Volunteers in Preparation Training.

These two-hour trainings are offered in Monroe

County through February. See schedule below.

• annually signing the Extension Volunteer Behavior

Expectations. This is part of the 4-H Online

enrollment process each year.

• completing the Mandated Reporter Training. This is

also part of the 4-H Online system as a training.

If you would like to volunteer and have questions talk to

the Extension Office. The number is 608-269-8722 or

email joshua.goede@wisc.edu or talk to club leaders.

Volunteers in Preparation (VIP) Training

Location: UW-Extension Office, 206 S K Street DATES: Sat, Feb 1 at 9-11 am Tue, Feb 4 at 6-8 pm Wed, Feb 12 at 6-8 pm If any new leaders will be attending one of the sessions mentioned above, please contact Joshua at (608)269-8722 or email joshua.goede@wisc.edu to schedule your time for training. If no one signs up by the Monday prior, the sessions will be canceled and an email will be sent to all waiting adults alerting them.

2020 Monroe County 4-H Calendar Monroe County 4-H has created a 2020 Monroe County 4-H Calendar. It is not often that we do something totally new. Like any new project this was a learning experience and our timeline ended up a little behind. But we created what we think is a beautiful high-quality calendar. We will be sell-ing each calendar for $10.00 Calendars can be shipped anywhere in the US for a $2 shipping fee. Order 5 or more calendars to one address get free shipping. To purchase a calendar please follow this link to the order from. https://forms.gle/2k126kuzaddcvtLK9

Monroe County 4-H now accepts Paypal payments

to the email mocowi4h

@gmail.com.

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2020 Summer camp Summer seems like a long ways away,

but it will be here before we all know it. So, to get you all thinking of the warm

weather and sunshine. Lets talk about a 4-H summer camp opportunity and

mark it on your calendar. We are once again going to be going to Upham

Woods in Wisconsin Dells. This year we will be camping with Vernon,

Richland, Crawford and La Crosse Counties!!

Meet new friends. Enjoy the outdoors.

Date of Camp: July 23—25

Grades: 3rd—6th (2019/2020 school year)

Deadline for Registration for Campers

June 5th (Google Form)

Some program activities will include: Archery, Hiking, Fishing, GPS and

more!! Counselor

Application deadline is

April 15, 2020

Mark your Calendars: Camp Counselor Training in 2020!

March 28-29, 2020 & April 25-26, 2020 & May 2-3, 2020 Camp Counselor training is an excellent opportunity for counselors, adult volunteers, and 4-H staff alike to come together to prepare youth to excel in their summer camp counselor role. This weekend is offered to both beginning and experienced counselors, adult volunteers, and 4-H staff. Counselors will participate in training that builds confidence and provides youth development strategies to be successful with campers. Note: All Open Enrollment Camp Counselors are required to attend a camp counselor training session. Potential counselors should select which weekend works better for them. Cost per counselor will be covered by Monroe County 4-H, which includes lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. There are options to arrive at Upham Woods on Friday night; we will provide a continental breakfast on Saturday morning. Check in begins at 9:15am on the Saturdays for participants and adult chaperones. Participants and adult chaperones will stay in cabins on Saturday night Training activities will take place all day Saturday, into the evening, through Sunday afternoon, with a closing ceremony at 1:30 pm. Are you an adult leader or experienced counselor interested in presenting at Counselor Training! Please let us know! For more information, visit: http://fyi.uwex.edu/uphamwoods/programs/outreach-programs/public-programs/counselor-training-weekend/

29TH ANNUAL FUR, FIN, AND FEATHER

PROGRAM COVER CONTEST

Date of Event: APRIL 18, 2020 Location: BARNEY COMMUNITY CENTER Time: 8:30 am Check in starts 9:00 am Judging begins

Help us design a Fur, Fin, & Feather Program cover for 2020. All grades are welcomed. Win a gift the day of the show! Winner will be chosen March 10th.

Entry Size: 8½ x 11” Print on backside - Name, club, grade and phone number. Medium: ________ Please mail or drop off at the Monroe County Extension Office, 206 South K Street, Sparta by March 6th, 2020.

An AA/EEO employer University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employ-ment and programing, including Title VI, Title IX,

and ADA requirements.

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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid

Permit #116 Sparta, WI 54656

Monroe County Extension Office 206 South K St. Sparta, WI 54656

Monroe County Fair News

2020 MOCO Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 29 –Sunday, August 2, 2020 You could design the cover of the 2020 Mon-roe County Fair Book. Art must be in black and white. Must include fair logo, Fair Dates, and “Monroe County Fair” in the design. Must be created as a Word Document. Cover color will vary. There is not a theme again in 2020. Winning design will win two wrist bands for one carnival ride time at the 2020 Monroe County Fair.

For 4-H Members, Clubs, and

Families

What better class to attend than a Ceramic Class. Experience the many techniques to create a beautiful piece for a family member, friend or a special piece for you. This is a great way for children to have fun and get creative!

Classes are available each weekend thru March 2020. Please contact Kathy Grabitske by phoning 608-654-7372 to sign up.