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THE VOICE OF 4-H Vernon County 4-H Family Newsletter

Vol. 2011 Issue 271 December

An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and DA. Extending the resources and knowledge of the University of Wisconsin system to the people of Vernon County.

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 do so 10 days before the program activity so that proper arrangements can be made.

4-H Focuses on…..

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Relating to Others

Planning and Organizing

Learning to Learn

Communicating with Others

Leading Self and Others

Relating to Change

Applying Science & Technology

Developing Self

Mental and Physical Health

Vernon

County

VERNON COUNTY UW-EXTENSION STAFF

Colleen B Pulvermacher Karen Ehle-Traastad

4-H Youth Development Educator Family Living Agent, Department Head

colleen.pulvermacher@ces.uwex.edu karen.ehle-traastad @ces.uwex.edu

Timothy K Rehbein Sonya Lenzendorf

Agriculture Agent WNEP Coordinator

timothy.rehbein@ces.uwex.edu sonya.lenzendorf@ces.uwex.edu

Cindy Daniels, 4-H Secretary/Bookkeeper Brenda Adams, Ag & Family Living Secretary

cynthia.daniels@ces.uwex.edu brenda.adams@ces.uwex.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS Masthead Pg 1 Leader Retreat/Youth Ambassadors/ Officer Training & Winter Fun Pg 2 Club News/Save The Date Pg 3 January Calendar Pg 4 L/P Federation Minutes-October Pg 5 4-H Food Stand Pg 6 Area Animal Science Days Pg 7 Photography Project Pg 8 Calendar Raffle Winners Pg 9 4-H Leadership Banquet Pg 10 Leader Recognition Pg 11 Project Activity Disc Recognition Pg 12 Disc Recognition Continued Pg 13 Award/Trip Selectee’s/Recipe Pg 14 State Fair Beef Entry Important Info Pg15

State Fair Market Example Form Pg 16 What’s Going On/Recipe Pg 17

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Vernon County 4-H Youth Ambassadors

Youth Ambassadors met on Sunday November 13 at Sleepy Hollow for "tips for Purchasing

Your First Car" with Lavon Felton. Nearly 20 youth and adults were in attendance. It was a

very informational session where we were able to tour the entire facility and learn a lot of

useful tips about purchasing and owning a vehicle. Thanks to Lavon for his time!

Congratulations to the following Youth Ambassadors who were selected as grade representatives:

7th grade: Rachel Nigh - 8th grade: Jessica King - Freshman: McKenzie Berg

Sophomore: Kaitlyn Bringe - Junior: Alexis Dunnum

The youth grade representatives will assist with follow-up RSVPs for their grade, plan an activity for a given

month and promote the Youth Ambassadors within the county.

Our next YA activity is December 27th, 10:30am-2pm , 4H officer training and winter fun at Kickapoo

Valley Reserve.

4-H Leadership Banquet, Sunday, January 15th, Organic Valley, La Farge. Recognition Round-Up (Project

Activity Disk Presentation)

Winter Leader Retreat Saturday, February 4th, 2012

10:00 am—2:00 pm

UW-Extension—1st Floor Conference Room

Time to stop juggling all of those winter projects we all have and get together to discuss many

4-H club topics! This will be one of our potluck retreats, so please make sure and bring a recipe card for

the newsletter along with your dish to pass!! RSVP with leader or adult volunteer & club name by

Wednesday, February 1st via email, cdaniels@vernoncounty.org or phone 637-5276.

Topics may include: > --4H4ME and 4H Plus > --older youth - how to engage them

> --club discipline > --4-H county wide project leaders listing

> --how to work with youth > --review of yearly Vernon County 4-H calendar and expectations

> --how to work with parents > --support for new leaders

> --managing club funds > --special needs youth

> --insurance issues > --cloverbuds

> --club activities > --county wide required club attendance rule

4-H Officer Training & Winter Fun Kickapoo Valley Reserve

December 27th 10:30 a.m. —2:00 p.m.

Please RSVP via email cdaniels@vernoncounty.org

or

via phone call to the Extension Office, 637-5276.

RSVP deadline Thursday, December 22nd

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Liberty Pole Boosters – Damien Mikkelson,

The Liberty Pole Boosters met on November 12 at the

Franklin Town Hall in Liberty Pole. Enrollment

information was handed in. Amy Hardy reported on

the pledge banner to be purchased by the club. Karen

Ackman gave information to the club on performing a

play or musical for the County Arts Fest. Our club will

donate $50 each to the Toys for Tots and the Good

Shepherd Food Pantry. Members may also bring

donations to those organizations to the December

meeting. We will have our holiday party on Sunday,

December 11 at noon. The location is yet to be

determined. The committee of Chris Underwood,

Karen Diehl, Suzy and Erica Howe will plan the

activities for the meeting. Marie Schneider, Suzy

Howe and Karri Yttri will plan the cookie baking day

for the cookie walk at the December meeting. Our new

officers for 2011 – 2012 are: President –Ethan

Ackman, Vice President – Alissa Lucey, Secretary –

Damien Mikkelson, Treasurer – Allison Hardy,

Reporter - Mike Diehl and Historian – Shana Hardy.

Nerison - Hannah Falter

Nerison 4-H club had its monthly meeting on October

24 at Nordic Creamery. We discussed the Special

Leader awards and Youth Ambassadors. New leaders

volunteered to replace Craig and Vickie Dunnum.

They are Jim Hawthorne, Jen Lucas and Linda Berg.

Thank you for taking on your new role as Leaders!

Then we had our officer elections. Our new officers

are as follows: President: Allison Hawthorne—

Vice-President: Brittany Dunnum—

Secretary: Jordan Lucas—Treasurer: Becca Seelow

Reporter: Teresa Falter—Historians: Hannah Falter,

Emily Palm, Mackenzie Foster and McKenzie Berg

Cloverbud Leaders: Sammi Hansen and Haley Fauske

After elections, we were given a tour of Nordic

Creamery. We then went on a spooky hayride. After

the ride we had some of Nordic Creamery's delicious

ice cream, specialty flavor: candy corn and mint! A

big thank you to Al and Sarah Bekkum, owners of

Nordic Creamery, and a Nerison 4H family for hosting

our meeting and providing the awesome hayride and

yummy ice cream!

Little Bitty Baby

National 4-H Week and Gunn

Family Thank You

Colleen & UW Extension -

Great big thanks!

Thank you so much for the welcome basket for our

new little boy. What a great way to promote 4-H. It

was fun to go through. Wyatt loves the little bear

blanket and his brother Dillan really thought his tape

measure was very cool. We are proud to have been

selected and wish you luck with the program in the

future.

Thanks!

Roy, Shelley, Dillan & Wyatt Gunn

2012 4-H UPHAM WOODS CAMP

Sunday—Tuesday, July 29th-31st, 2012

2012 4-H ARTS FESTIVAL

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Westby Area High School

2012 AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE

DAYS

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Right here in Vernon County!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Office Closed

3 4 5 6 7

8 9

Banquet

Registration

Deadline

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Leader/Parent

Federation

Banquet

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Leader/Parent

Federation

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Leader/Parent

Federation

Banquet

Snow Date!

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29 30 31

January 2012

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Vernon County 4-H Leader/Parent Federation October 19, 2011

Present: Executive Board: Jim Hawthorne-Nerison, Tammy Sherry-MM/Rt 56, Joy and Courtney Moser- Seas

Branch Smithies, Leaders: Deb Primmer-MM-Rt 56, Cheryl Rebhahn- MM/Rt 56, Joanne Hornby-DD/BB, Beth &

Brandon Lee-Springville Superstars, Betty and Brady Nigh-Lucky Clovers, Mary Jo Bringe-Rainbow Reachers, Anne

Marie Elwing-Lucky Clovers, Joe Marley-Retreat Ramblers and Colleen Pulvermacher, 4-H Youth Development

Educator. We had a special guest - Tim Rehbein-Vernon County Ag Agent.

Vice-President Jim Hawthorne called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Pledges were recited.

Secretary’s Report of September 21, 2011 was read, corrections made, motion by Deb Primmer, 2nd by Joanne Hornby.

Motion carried. Treasure’s Report was read by Joy Moser, waiting for food stand money, transaction report was handed

out and discussion followed. A motion made to accept the report by Cheryl Rebhahn – 2nd by Beth Lee. Motion

carried. No correspondence.

Old Business: The Nominating committee will be looking for volunteers for the positions on the Federation Board for

Vice-President and Treasurer. We hope everyone likes the new format of the newsletter. It is cost efficient and much

easier for the volunteers to put together and it takes less time. You can always view it online or pick up a version with

larger print at the office. We received some money from Tractor Supply in their 4-H fund drive. Please thank them for

their donation when you are there. Nelson Agri-center has gone above and beyond their duty to the material supply

list for the new food stand. They have been very accommodating to changes and have made a special trip to La Crosse

to pick up supplies. Be sure to thank them for support that they are giving us is this big project that we have

undertaken. Tim Rehbein was present and gave an update on the Food Stand. The food stand was torn down by the

school construction class supervised by Lloyd Hardy. The concrete was taken out (lots of rebar) and the back portion

of the concrete has been poured. The rest should be poured later in the week. The age of the food stand was estimated

to be 60-65 years old. There was a mud hole from broken water pipes under the concrete and was left open several

days to dry. The Fair Board Building and Grounds committee suggestion that the building should be 34 feet wide x 40

feet long and brought out to the front of the grand stand so the view of the race track would not be obstructed by the

roofline. The seating arrangement was changed from the original plan to accommodate the corners seating space.

Eleven seats were lost from the original layout. Discussion followed about the equipment of the cooking area,

plumbing, electrical, seating and countertop height. The east entry door to the kitchen was also shifted to corner by the

eating area because of the elevation shots. Discussion about the Cornerstone food stand next to the 4-H food stand and

the problem with their concrete walkway is bad between the two stands will have to be fixed before the fair next year.

The commercial building permit was $600. Tim is watching an auction website for restaurant equipment.

New Business: Vernon County came in 5th place in the Badgerland Financial state wide contest on who has the best

county fair in Wisconsin. Youth organizations from the five counties with the most votes will be given the opportunity

to submit funding requests for service project ideas that directly benefit their local fair. Our 5th place award maybe

funded up to $1000.00 once a project proposal is submitted. Colleen is willing to work on this and Mary Jo Bringe

agreed to help write the proposal which needs to be in by the end of October. The service project will be something for

the youth to complete at the Vernon County Fair Grounds. There are four parts to the grant. A project overview, youth

development, plan timeline, outline of the expenses of the project. The fair board will be contacted to identify a project

they would like done.

Educator’s presentation – Annual report for the county board has been written and submitted, wind curriculum is

coming soon, and PBFF will be featured at national 4-H educators conference next week in Omaha. I will also be

receiving regional and national awards for achievement in service. National 4-H week went well with the newspaper

inserts, radio ads, and appreciation baskets for WVRQ and the Broadcaster, along with the baby basket which will be

delivered soon. I was a presenter at the Coulee Region Volunteer Conference last week. Volunteer orientation was

offered at Springville Superstars club and had 10 in attendance. I attended the Carcass dinner. Tim and Lloyd have

been doing a wonderful job with the foodstand. Changes in clubs: Nerison, Retreat Ramblers are changing leadership.

A few clubs have not turned in financial data which was due the end of August, so that is being followed up on. PBFF

was offered Oct. 27th, cancelled due to low enrollment. Officer training is being planned for Dec. 27th at KVR – watch

for details. Volunteer forums are coming in November – full details in newsletter. These are free and all are welcome

– youth or adult leaders. Volunteer orientation is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 9th at the office and Sunday, Dec. 11th

@ Rt 56/M Motivators Club meeting 1 p.m.

Beth Lee made a motion to adjourn the meeting Cheryl Rebhahn seconded.

Meeting adjourned by Vice-President Hawthorne at 8:10pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Tammy Sherry, Secretary

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VERNON COUNTY 4-H LEADER/PARENT FEDERATION Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

7:00 p.m. - 1st Floor Conference Room A G E N D A

Call to Order/Roll Call

Pledges

Minutes of November 16, 2011

Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report

Old Business: Nominating Committee

Radio Ads – clarify expectations/consequences and cost

Recognition Committee follow up

New Business: Contract for foodstand management

Establishing 2012 budget

Educator’s Update:

Adjourn

Holiday social to follow – please bring a refreshment to share

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 do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made.

Requests are kept confidential.

The Vernon County 4-H Leader Parent Federation is looking for interested adults to serve as vice

president and treasurer for the 2012-2014 term which will begin with the January 2012 meeting.

The purpose of the Federation is to:

a. Assist the Vernon County University Extension office staff in planning, conducting and administering the 4-H pro-

gram in Vernon County.

b. Set policies and provide financial support for 4-H activities, trips and programs.

c. To serve as an advisory body to County Extension personnel with regard to the county 4-H program.

The Vice President role is a two year term, the first year being a support to the President of the federation and the se-

cond year to moving into the President role.

Duties include:

Filling in for executive officers that may not be able to attend a meeting, including leading the Federation meeting if the

President is not able to attend.

Serve as chairman of the promotion committee.

Assist in providing 4-H officer training.

Please consider:

--Consistent attendance at the monthly 4-H Leader Parent Federation Meetings (currently held third Wednesday evening

of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings last 1 –2 hours).

--Willingness to learn other officer roles.

--Provide leadership on the promotion committee and in organizing 4-H club officer training.

The Treasurer position is a two year term.

Duties include:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records of the 4-H Leader Parent Federation.

Pay bills and make deposits as authorized by the approved annual budget.

Provide monthly written financial reports at all 4-H Leader Parent Federation meetings, including committee balances.

Assist in preparation of annual budget.

Please Consider:

--Consistent attendance at the monthly 4-H Leader Parent Federation Meetings (currently held third Wednesday evening

of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings last 1-2 hours).

--Checks and deposits need to be made weekly. This requires a trip to and time at the Extension Office

--Accounting software, laptop and printer are provided for this position.

--Attention to detail and accuracy are critical in this position.

Please contact Tom Titel, Federation President, 606-1310, if interested in these important positions.

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Animal Project News…

AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS!

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Hosted by……..

VERNON COUNTY!

Yes, our County will be hosting Area Animal Science Days!

Please “all” club members / leaders and parents take note of this date!

For anyone who has not participated in Area Animal Science Days, this is a huge event with many

educational opportunities for livestock project members, such as judging and poster competitions.

Hosting this event will require great coordination and participation with livestock project members/

leaders and volunteers along with non-project members/leaders and volunteers.

If you currently are not a livestock project member,

this also will be a great opportunity to check these projects out!

PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE OF

AREA ANIMAL SCIENCE DAYS

A. To increase availability of educational opportunities in the 4-H Animal Science Projects

B. To increase decision making skills through judging and grading experiences.

C. To increase the knowledge of animals through breeding and market evaluation and management information.

Activities that day may include:

Dairy Showmanship

Dairy Judging

Livestock Judging

Possible Small Animal Workshop

Horse Judging

Poster Judging

Other Horse Project Activities

Educational Theme Sessions throughout the day by species

Hippology

Oral Reasons - Senior Dairy & Livestock Judges

Junior Dairy & Livestock Educational Activity (Reasons)

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Other Vernon County 4-H Project News…

“Photo Click” Winter Fun Day Sunday, February 12, 2012

1:00-5:00

Living Waters Bible Camp near Westby

Attention Vernon County photography project members join us for our 2nd of 4 County photography project

opportunities! Meet us from 1:00 to 1:30 in the “lodge”.

Our educational experience will include:

Brief review of picture Composition

Care of Cameras in cold weather

Planning and Panning action shots

White balance

Adjusting the light meter for bright snow shots

1:30pm-5:00pm Winter Fun! Ice skating, broom ball, tubing and cross country skiing! Living Waters Bible

Camp (LWBC) will supply a light lunch in the lodge. Hot chocolate is available in the warming house.

LWBC also supplies all of the needed winter equipment, skates, skis and tubes for tubing. Cost will be $2 for

4-H members and $3.50 for non members. This winter event is open to everyone so you will have plenty of

subjects to photograph along with some fantastic landscape opportunities. Remember to charge your batteries

and empty your memory card. Dress for the day and bring a towel and a backpack to keep your camera safe.

Stay for an hour or stay for the day!

If we have extreme weather or no snow we will move our meeting to Sunday, February 26th and cost would

increase to $3.50 for everyone. Bring on the SNOW!

Patty Stilwell, Gina Nickelotti, Pam Schipper

County Photography Leaders.

Mail and make your payment to the Vernon County UW-Extension Office, 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392,

Viroqua, WI 54665 by Monday, February 6 with the below registration:

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Name:______________________________________________________________ (circle one) 4H Member Yes No Enrolled in Photography Project Yes No Parent/Guardian __________________________________ Attending Yes No Phone Number:__________________ Club Name:__________________________ Cost $2.00 4-H Member $3.50 non 4-H Member Total Enclosed____________

EEO/Affirmative Action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please make request for reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to educational programs as early as possible preceding the scheduled program, service or

activity.

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Date

10/3/2011

10/4/2011

10/5/2011

10/6/2011

10/7/2011

10/10/2011

10/11/2011

10/12/2011

10/13/2011

10/14/2011

10/17/2011

10/18/2011

10/19/2011

10/20/2011

10/21/2011

10/24/2011

10/25/2011

10/26/2011

10/27/2011

10/28/2011

10/31/2011

Names Drawn

Laura Schmidt

Donna Harris

Kim Everhart

Tom Titel

Kristy Wiltrout

Cam Ekum

Terry Sime

Jim Ebert

Carrie Gehrke

Don Ritzenthaler

Carole & Barry Trussoni

Jane Falkers

Karl Schipper

Beth Sanwick

Dariel Ebert

Jim Biederman

Mike Volden

Meg Pulvermacher

Kolby Walker

Alyssa Hoff

Jerilyn Futch

Gary Helgerson

Thomas Larson

David Bahr

Catherine Manguson

Martin Kjelland

David Clark

Karen Schlesner

Alanna Eness

Conrad Christianson

Gary Volden

Charolotte Yaun

Grandchildren of Carter & Ramona Thompson

Kaitlyn Holtz

Jim & Denise Bomkamp

Bethany Peterson

Pat Swenson

Stacey Hannah

Virginia & Orville Hendrickson

David Williams

Courtney Daniels

Alice Whisler

Sold By Name/4-H Club

Jessica Schmidt - Lucky Clovers

Anna Dregne - East Ridge Beavers

Dusty Bekkum - Nerison

Eric Titel - Rainbow Reachers

Josie Wiltrout - Lucky Clovers

Steve Diehl - Liberty Pole Boosters

Ella Fortney - Rainbow Reachers

Savanna Tunks - Enterprise Eagles

Carrie Gehrke - Lucky Clovers

Alec Fleck - Seas Branch Smithies

Jenna Trussoni - Mississippi Steamers

Rachel Falkers - Lucky Clovers

Hayley Schipper - Davis Diggers/Belgium Builders

Paula Fanta - Rainbow Reachers

Deacan Carpenter - Springville Superstars

Kaitlyn Holt - Seas Branch Smithies

Will Ahnen - Seas Branch Smithies

Colleen/UW-Extension Office

Arielle Konze - Seas Branch Smithies

Alyssa Hoff - Enterprise Eagles

Allyson Hastings - Liberty Pole Boosters

Kelsie Helgerson - Seas Branch Smithies

Thomas Larson - Springville Superstars

Collin Schneider - Liberty Pole Boosters

Emma Hanson - Enterprise Eagles

Courtney Moser - Seas Branch Smithies

Ryan Clark - Seas Branch Smithies

Emma Schlesner - Springville Superstars

Deacan Carpenter - Springville Superstars

Chris Sherry - Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56

Taylor Everson - East Ridge Beavers

Anna Dregne - East Ridge Beavers

Dalton Hardy - Liberty Pole Boosters

Aubrey Holtz - Seas Branch Smithies

Matt Bomkamp - Lucky Clovers

Bethany Peterson - Lucky Clovers

Ella Swenson - Liberty Pole Boosters

Ryan Hannah - Lucky Clovers

Cole Johnson - Retreat Ramblers

Abbey Williams - Kickappo Rustlers

James Schipper - Davis Diggers/Belgium Bldrs

Mackenzi Hermeier - Enterprise Eagles

Congratulations to the 2011 Vernon County

Leader/Parent Federation 4-H Calendar Raffle Winners!

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“Starting the New Year

in Celebration with our

4-H Stars of 2011”

2012 4-H Leadership Banquet

Organic Valley, La Farge

Sunday, January 15, 2012 Snow date January 22nd

$4.00 Adults — $2.00 Children 12 and Under

Call the Extension Office 637-5276 with your RSVP by Monday, January 9th.

This is needed for accurate purchase of food, beverages etc.

Even if your club is helping host this event, an RSVP is needed!

Payment will be made at the door the day of the banquet.

Special Guests

Ag & Extension Committee Members

Special Leaders

Friends of 4-H

Volunteer of the Year

Hosted by Area #2 Clubs

Hillsboro Hilltoppers, Hillsboro Hotshots, Kickapoo Rustlers, Mapledale Motivators/ Route 56 and Springville Superstars

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Five Years—

Brian Thaldorf ~ Davis Diggers/Belgium Builders

Kristy Wiltrout ~ Lucky Clovers

Laura Wieczorek ~ Enterprise Eagles

Leon Primmer Jr ~ Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56

Lisa Andresen ~ Davis Diggers/Belgium Builders

Renee Groth ~ Enterprise Eagles

Suzanne Howe ~ Liberty Pole Boosters

Ten Years—

Daniel Gilbertson ~ * Leathercraft

Jennifer Miller ~ * Dog Project

ThomasTitel ~ Rainbow Reachers

Fifteen Years—

AmyHardy ~ Liberty Pole Boosters

Angela Cina ~ *Creative Writing /Photography

Carol Wolfenden ~ Hillsboro Hotshots

Karen Ackman ~ Liberty Pole Boosters

Roxann Wehner ~ * 4-H Food Stand

Twenty Years—

Gary Thompson ~ Liberty Pole Boosters

Twenty Five Years

Denise Bakkum ~ *Shooting Sports

Donna Kjelland ~ Seas Branch Smithies

Dwight Dach ~ Mapledale Motivators/Rt 56

Thirty Five Years

Jeri Eisermann ~ * Clothing/Quilting

Karen Levendoski ~ Tewalt Toilers

* County Resource Leader

Davis Diggers/Belgium Builders~Christine Roth

Davis Diggers/Belgium Builders~Jeff Roth

East Ridge Beavers~Diana Leis

East Ridge Beavers~Heather Dregne

Enterprise Eagles~Eric Araneta

Enterprise Eagles~Marty Mathison

Enterprise Eagles~Sarah Mathison

Liberty Pole Boosters~Dustin Swenson

Liberty Pole Boosters~Janette Hanson

Liberty Pole Boosters~Marie Schneider

Liberty Pole Boosters~Renae Diehl

Liberty Pole Boosters~Roger Lucey

Mississippi Steamers~Anthony Siler

Mississippi Steamers~Kay Berra

Nerison~Jennifer Lucas

Nerison~Linda Jostad-Berg

Rainbow Reachers~Hassan Fortney

Retreat Ramblers~Joseph Marley

Seas Branch Smithies~Amy Ellefson

Seas Branch Smithies~Colin Green

Seas Branch Smithies~Deanna Leum

Seas Branch Smithies~Kimberly Burke

Seas Branch Smithies~Kristen Cowden

Seas Branch Smithies~Kristi Fortun

Seas Branch Smithies~Lance Burke

Seas Branch Smithies~Tom McCauley

Springville Super Stars~Dawn Rumppe

Springville Super Stars~Deanna Lohr

Springville Super Stars~Donna Rigby

Springville Super Stars~Kim Ward

Springville Super Stars~Larry Wruck

Springville Super Stars~Nanette Oldenburg

Springville Super Stars~Nathan Schlesner

Springville Super Stars~Thomas Lohr

2011 New Vernon County

4-H Leaders/Volunteers!

Recognition of our 4-H Leaders/

Volunteers Years Of Service and

Dedication to our 4-H Program!

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Belgium Builders/Davis Diggers

Peder Andresen Meat Goats

Ethan Maurer Cultural Arts

Kellyn Maurer Photography

Hayley Schipper Cultural Arts

James Schipper Vegetables

Rebecca Schipper Computers

Desoto Strivers

Madeline Stillwell Vegetables

East Ridge Beavers

Anna Dregne Cloverbud 1

Enterprise Eagles

Isaac List Photography

Simon List Rocketry

Katy Mislivecek Photography

Brittney Mislivecek Cloverbud 1

Whitney Mislivecek Cloverbud 3

Jackson Servais Cloverbud 3

Sabrina Servais Cats

Zachary Servais Woodworking

Samantha Tunks Cloverbud 3

Savannah Tunks Woodworking

Hillsboro Hotshots

Dane Bach Cultural Arts

Michaela Bach Music

Allison Brey Arts and Crafts

Jacie Lind Photography

Adriana Reese Poultry

Sasha Reese Poultry

Liberty Pole Boosters

Britany Deaver Knitting

Brynn Deaver Clothing

Abby Diehl Cloverbud 2

Mike Diehl Beef

Steve Diehl Beef

Mallory Manson Home Environment

Mitchell Manson Foods & Nutrition

Allison Hardy Swine

Dalten Hardy Swine

Shana Hardy Woodworking

Allison Lucey Sheep

Liberty Pole Boosters - Continued

Madelyn Quackenbush Foods & Nutrition

Avery Thutin Rabbits

Abigail Wileman Cloverbud 2

Rebecca Wileman Music

Tanner Wileman Photography

Austin Yttri Rabbits

Kiara Yttri Cloverbud

Lucky Clovers

Andrew Falkers Woodworking

Joseph Falkers Cloverbud 2

Rachel Falkers Rabbits

Ryan Hannah Dairy

Tyler Hannah Dairy

Aimee Harnish Tractors

Alex Harnish Cloverbud 1

Andrew Harnish Photography

Angie Harnish Horse

Brady Nigh Dairy

Rachel Nigh Cultural Arts

Alisia Penchi Vet Science

Bethany Peterson Dairy Goats

Jessica Schmidt Arts

Andrew Unseth Crops

Emil Walleser Beef

William Walleser Beef

Josie Wiltrout Horse

Madelyn Wiltrout Beef

Mapledale Motivators/Route 56

Annika Berg Cloverbud 3

Madison Berg Cultural Arts

Max Dach Beef Showmanship

Samantha Dach Foods & Nutrition

Brandon Haynes Photography

Jonathon Haynes Beef

Christian Nelson Foods & Nutrition

Aleda Primmer Clothing Review

Christina Primmer Rabbits

Elizabeth Primmer Clothing Review

Joshua Rebhahn Crocheting

Aaron Schmitt Archery

Kyle Schmitt Archery

Mallory Schmitt Cloverbud 2

Darby Wagner Ceramics

Michael Wagner Cloverbud 3

Ricky Wagner Natural Sciences

Savannah Wagner Ceramics

Jenessa Werre Grand Champion Sheep

Chris Sherry Photography

2011 Project Activity

Disc Recognition

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Nerison

Dustin Bekkum Swine

Evan Bekkum Cloverbud 1

Marc Bekkum Beef

Torger Bekkum Swine

Dalton Berg Woodworking

Kenzie Berg Arts & Crafts

Spencer Berg Arts & Crafts

Hudson Bethke Cloverbud 1

Alex Bolstad Rocketry

Elias Bolstad Cloverbud 2

Natalie Bolstad Horse

Agnes Falter Bird Study

Dominic Falter Scale Model

Hannah Falter Clothing

Teresa Falter Foods & Nutrition

Haley Fauske Sheep

Mycanzie Foster Goats

Eva Gajewsk Photography

Kyle Hansen Swine

Samantha Hansen Swine

Allison Hawthorne Beef

Claire Hawthorne Beef

Aubrey Jothen Cloverbud 1

John Lucas Swine

Jordan Lucas Swine

Hunter Moilien Swine

Christopher Palm Woodworking

Emily Palm Vegetables

Michaela Palm Vegetables

Kennedy Radke Knitting

Becca Seelow Beef

Abby Stafslien-Dumale Horseless Horse

Derek Stafslien-Dumale Woodworking

Mari Stafslien-Dumale Cats

Katie Young Poultry

Rainbow Reachers

Paula Fanta Poultry

Allen Fortney Cultural Arts

Carl Fortney Tractors

Ellanor Fortney Cloverbud 1

Tahmara Hendrickson Cloverbud 2

Retreat Ramblers

April Haakenson Cloverbud 3

Roxanna Haakenson Beef

David Manders Shooting Sports

Taylor Manders Clothing Charley Marley Meat Goat

Sam Marley Poultry 2

Sierra Martinson Cultural Arts

Grace Mitchell Photography

Cassandra Roach Woodworking

Elizabeth Roach Woodworking

Emily Scoville Vegetables

Seas Branch Smithies

Nikki Barker Arts

Logan Gutenberger Dairy

Ryan Gutenberger Dairy

Courtney Moser Dairy

Springville Super Stars

Elizabeth Coon Cloverbud 2

Olivia Coon Clothing

Katherine Larson Dairy

Thomas Larson Dairy

Zachary Lohr Sheep

Congratulations on your hard work

and dedication to your 4-H projects!

Discs will be awarded and handed out at

the 4-H Leader/Parent Federation Banquet

on Sunday, January 15th, 2012.

If you are scheduled to receive a disc

and are unable to attend the banquet,

please make arrangements for someone

else from your club pick up your award

for you that day!

2011 Disc Recognition Continued!

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4-H Members Awarded

Trip/Awards for 2012 CONGRATULATIONS!

Benjamin King State 4-H Youth Conference

Jessica King State 4-H Youth Conference & Space Camp

Trisha Nickelotti State 4-H Youth Conference & Space Camp

Rachel Nigh State 4-H Youth Conference & Space Camp

Brady Nigh SWEL or State 4-H Youth Conference

Emma Penchi State 4-H Youth Conference & Space Camp

Zachary Servais State 4-H Youth Conference

Madeline Stilwell State 4-H Youth Conference & Space Camp

Cassidy Trussoni State 4-H Youth Conference & Space Camp

Julia Wiltinger State 4-H Youth Conference & Space Camp

Kathryn Swenson National Dairy Conference

Katherine Larson National 4-H Congress

Kaitlyn Bringe National 4-H Congress

Alexis Dunnum Citizen Washington Focus

Logan Gutenberger Citizen Washington Focus

Ryan Gutenberger Citizen Washington Focus

Emil Walleser Citizen Washington Focus

William Walleser Citizen Washington Focus

Aleda Primmer Key Award

Mikaylyn Clements Space Camp

Michael Krause Space Camp

Robert Krause Space Camp

Alex Saleska Space Camp

Jenna Trussoni Space Camp

Here’s What’s Cookin’

December Recipe

From the Kitchen of Joanne Hornby

Davis Diggers/Belgium Builders 4-H Club Leader

Sausage & Cheese Balls

Ingredients Instructions

1 lb pork sausage (I use half pork & half beef) Mix all ingredients together. Shape into small

2 1/2 C Sharp Cheddar Cheese—Grated balls. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes. Use a

2 C Bisquick or Jiffy mix broiler pan to catch the drippings. Serve hot or

1/4 C Water cold.

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NEW MARKET AND PERFORMANCE STEER SELF-IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES

AND NEW PERFORMANCE DIVISION IDENTIFICATION SITES

ANNOUNCED FOR 2012 WISCONSIN STATE FAIR

West Allis, WI – November 22, 2011 – Officials at Wisconsin State Fair, presented by U.S. Cellular,

have announced new market steer self-identification procedures as well as new performance division

identification sites for the 2012 Wisconsin State Fair. The 2012 Fair will take place Thursday, August 2

through Sunday, August 12 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. Exhibitors wishing to exhibit Junior Market

Steers will need to self-identify their animals with an official Wisconsin State Fair RFID identification tag and submit

a DNA hair sample. Materials must be submitted between January 1 and February 10, 2012. Request forms for

animal identification will be available at WiStateFair.com from January 1 through January 31, 2012. Forms

must be submitted with proper fees ($15 per identified animal) by mail or delivered to the Wisconsin State Fair

offices located at 640 South 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53214 by the deadline. Identification supplies

will only be available for pick-up at the Wisconsin State Fair offices February 1 – 10, 2012.

Upon processing of identification requests, Wisconsin State Fair will send RFID (Allflex) identification

tag(s), identification documentation and DNA sample submission envelopes to each exhibitor. The

exhibitor must self-identify his or her animals by placing the official Wisconsin State Fair RFID tag in

the animal’s ear, collecting a DNA hair sample and completing the animal identification documentation

form. Allflex ear taggers and needle nose pliers to extract hair DNA may also be purchased from the

Fair if needed. DNA samples with the identification documentation must be postmarked or

delivered to Wisconsin State Fair no later than 4:30pm on February 10, 2012.

Performance steers must be identified with a Wisconsin State Fair RFID ear tag and submit a DNA

sample between January 1 and February 10, 2012. New Performance Division Identification Sites have also been

implemented for the 2012 Wisconsin State Fair. Exhibitors wishing to enter the performance division must take their

animals to one of the following four official identification sites to get weighed. Performance steers must have

already been identified with a Wisconsin State Fair RFID ear tag and have submitted a DNA sample

by February 10. DO NOT go to Performance Weigh-In Sites without official Wisconsin State Fair

RFID tags placed in the ear of the steer(s).

NEW STEER SELF-IDENTIFICATION & PERFORMANCE DIVISION SITES ANNOUNCED /ADD ONE

Locations and dates for performance steer weigh-ins are:

March 3, 2012 Equity Livestock Richland Center 9am – 10am Contact: Cody Quam 698.575.9237

March 3, 2012 Farmers Exchange Marion 9am – 10am Contact: Diane Jarvais 715.630.0811

March 10, 2012 Equity Livestock Altoona 9am – 10am Contact: Brandon Boettcher 715.533.2470

March 10, 2012 Milwaukee Stockyards Reeseville 9am – 10am Contact: Kim Johnson 262.573.4019

Additional changes for the 2012 Wisconsin State Fair include Show Weight Declaration. All steers

will be shown by declared weight. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to submit a weight card upon

arrival at the Wisconsin State Fair declaring the weight of their steer(s). Steers will be categorized into

show classes by breed and the submitted weight. Steers will be weighed at the time of the show and

must be within five percent (5%) of their declared weight or they will receive the last placing possible

in their respective class. A minimum of two official scales will be available at the Fair for exhibitors to

verify the weight of their steer(s) while at the Fair. Additional details will be available in the Junior Beer

Entry information posted on WiStateFair.com in mid-January 2012. The 161st Wisconsin State Fair, presented by

U.S. Cellular, will take place Thursday, August 2through Sunday, August 12, 2012. The Wisconsin State Fair

offers an original experience to all that attend and is a phenomenal value with 30 FREE entertainment stages,

thousands of animals, endless family activities, events, contests, vendors and culinary delights. For the most up-to-

date information, please visit WiStateFair.com or join the conversation on Facebook at facebook.com/wistatefair and

Twitter at twitter.com/wistatefair. For More Information Contact:

Brian Bolan, Agriculture Director

Brian.Bolan@wisconsin.gov ~ 414.266.7050

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EXAMPLE FORM

(Actual Forms Available at the Extension Office or Online at WiStateFair.com)

Wisconsin State Fair Market Animal Identification Request Form

PRINT NEATLY! Exhibitor Name: ______________________________ County: _____________________________________

Participation in the Wisconsin State Fair Junior animal shows is open to any boy or girl 12-19 years of age as of Janu-

ary 1st of the current year and is a member in good standing of one of the approved youth organizations (as listed in the

Junior General Rules and Regulations). Note: official entry information will be available on www.wistatefair.com in mid

-January. Entry forms will be available on www.wistatefair.com in May.

Phone: ____________________________ Email Address:__________________________________________

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________________

Market Animal Identification Request Forms (this form), if submitted by mail, must be postmarked no later than January

31st. Between February 1st and February 10th Market Animal Identification Requests may be dropped off at the Wis-

consin State Fair Administrative Office (Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, 640 S 84th St, West Allis WI 53214).

DNA sample envelopes, ear tags and identification forms will be mailed out upon receipt of this form.

All DNA samples and identification request forms must be returned to Wisconsin State Fair. DNA samples and request

identification forms mailed MUST be postmarked no later than February 10th. DNA samples and identification re-

quest forms returned directly to Wisconsin State Fair Park (Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, 640 S 84th St, West

Allis WI 53214) must arrive by 4:30 pm Central Time on February 10th. A confirmation will be sent after DNA

samples have been processed.

Steers must be identified in the exhibitor’s name or in an immediate family member’s name. If steers are identified in the

immediate family name all siblings’ names MUST appear on the top of the form. Family identified steers need only

to submit one form and pay for one DNA sample per calf identified. Youth who fill out individual registration forms can

only show the animals identified on the form; they will not be eligible to show their siblings’ animals if they are not

identified in the family name. Cousins are not considered immediate family and may not co-identify the same steer.

Forms and DNA sample envelopes MUST include proper fees and complete information or they will be returned.

Checks returned to Wisconsin State Fair from a financial institution for any reason will be charged a $20 service fee.

Return this completed request form with payment (check, money order or cashier’s check) to:

Wisconsin State Fair

Agriculture Department

640 S 84th St

West Allis WI 53214

Please note: market animal exhibitors who wish to enter the Market Beef Performance Division MUST have an official

Wisconsin State Fair RFID Tag on the steer(s) and DNA sample(s) on file with Wisconsin State Fair by February 10th

prior to weighing the steer(s) at one of the designated Wisconsin State Fair Performance weigh in sites. Wisconsin

State Fair Performance weigh in sites will be offered in March. Specific locations are posted on www.wistatefair.com.

IDENTIFICATION FEES Official WSF RFID Tag (AllFlex) and DNA Sample Envelope ________ X $15.00 per animal = _________________

(Optional) AllFlex Ear Tag Applicator(s) ___ ____ _____X $20.00 each = _________________

(Optional) DNA Hair Sample Extractor (Bent Needle-Nose Plier(s) ____________ X $5.00 each = ___ _____________

TOTAL: ______________________________

DO NOT FILL IN THIS SPACE!

Date Received: ____________________________Entered by:_____________

Amount::________________________________ Check#:________________

Date Mailed Out:_________________________________________________

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DAY DATE ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Thursday Dec 1 Space Camp Deadline 4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Friday Dec 2 Art Lab Registration Deadline 4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Saturday Dec 10 State 4-H Youth Leadership

Conference Chula Vista,

Wisconsin Dells

Sunday Dec 11 Volunteer Orientation 1:00 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Wednesday Dec 21 Leader/Parent Federation Meeting 7:00 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Thursday Dec 22 Officer Training/Winter Fun—

Registration Deadline

4:30 p.m. UW-Extension Office

Tuesday Dec 27 Officer Training/Winter Fun 10:30 a.m.-

2:00 p.m.

Kickapoo Valley

Reserve, La Farge

Friday Dec 23 Office Closed—Happy Holidays!

Monday Dec 26 Office Closed

Monday Jan 2 Office Closed

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