Burnett County

April 2012

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning Leadership, Citizenship, and Life Skills.

SPRING TIME

Spring time is a coming, it’s just around the bend;

get out that old fishing rod and a fishing tale to spin.

Spring time is a coming, heat up that barbeque,

and I will cook a big beef steak or two.

Spring time is a coming, it’s just around the bend,

and soon the Canada Goose will be here again.

Spring time is a coming and the bugs are too!

get out a fly swatter for me and you;

Spring time is a coming; I can’t wait,

to have a barbecued trout lying on my plate!

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4-H Calendar

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April

22 - Project Day, 1-4:30 p.m. Siren School

28 - Square Foot Gardening Workshop

2:00 p.m., Stahl residence, Webster

May

4-5 - Camp Counselor Training, Bruce, WI

7 - Jr. Leaders Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

12 - Cloverbud Camp, 10-2, Crooked Lake Park, Siren

14 - Leaders Meeting, 7 pm, Government Center

21 & 23 - Camp Staff Interviews and Planning Nights, 6-8 p.m.

June

2 - Rocket Launch

3 - Camp Staff Teambuilding Day at Wood Lake Bible Camp

4 - Jr. Leaders Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

11 - Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m.

25-28 - WI 4-H & Youth Conference, Madison

25 - Camp Staff Meeting

July

2 - Jr. Leaders Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

6 - Summer Camper Registrations Due

10 - Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m.

16 - Camp Staff Meeting

24-27 - Burnett County 4-H Summer Camp

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Project Grant Winners: Brooke and Britney Beecroft, can’t wait to see how your project work benefits! The Cultural Arts Festival Committee: Kristi Melin, Fran Krause, Charlene Strabel. Your leadership helped makes this event a great success!

Our judges for the Cultural Arts Festival. Our 2011 Summer Camp staff! Can’t wait to get started on the planning! All of the participants in the Cultural Arts contests, you have shown really great work!!

Keep it up! The Wood Creek 4-H Club and Lucas Stiemann (Director). Congratulations! Your play

has been selected to perform at the 2012 Wisconsin State Fair! Best of Show in the Photography Contest! 4th Overall: Allie Webster, 3rd Overall: Jordan

Webster, 2nd Overall: Brooke Beecroft, and 1st Overall: Maiya Fuller. Way to go! Additional congratulations to the top two finishers, Maiya and Brooke, your photos will be included in the 2012 Wisconsin State Photo Display!

Joel Hillman and Derek Thiex, selected as Best of Show in the Drama Contest for their choral reading. You are also nominated to perform your piece at the Wisconsin State Fair!

Lexi Symond, whose demonstration on 3-2-1 cake was selected to go to the Wisconsin State Fair, awesome job!

The following exhibits have been selected to go to the Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference in Madison to be a part of the 2012 Art Display: Mathew Wampfler, Fine Woodworking & Lucas Stiemann, Recycled Craft

There were also several exhibits that were selected to move on and be shown at the Wisconsin State Fair! Congratulations to : Brooke Beecroft, Drawing; Nicholas Webster, Pottery; Isabelle Quimby, Textiles; Brooke Beecroft, Fancywork; Emily Stiemann, Pillow; Alex Snyder, Painting; Jordan Webster, Educational Display. (If the above listed wish to exhibit at the State Fair, your exhibits will be shipped to Milwaukee in July. More information to come).

WOOD WOOD

CREEKCREEK

The Wood Creek 4-H club started out this month with a 4-H meeting on Sunday, March 4th

and played a new game called 'Fruit Basket'. It was fun! On Monday there was a Jr. Leaders

meeting. We talked about some up-coming activities like the Project Day and what we would

like to do this summer. There was also the Cultural Arts Festival/Communications Contest

on the last day of March. Many Wood Creek 4-H club members took part in a mini drama and

other various competitions. That was a fun day for everyone!

-Brooke Beecroft

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Junior Leaders Meeting Minutes from March 5, 2012

Pledges Eye Tag Meeting Leader: Emily Stiemann Note Taker: Olivia Kopecky Introductions Old Business

Review of year plan M/S/C to go tubing in the summer with Washburn County Become a friend of Burnett County 4-H on Facebook

New Business Cultural Arts Bake Sale- Canceled for this year Project Day- April 22nd at Siren School

with Washburn County Three session times, each one hour cost for attendees is 5 dollars

National Film Festival- August 5-8 M/S/C to make a video throughout the year

Cloverbud Camp- May 12th (tentatively) Theme: “Colors”

Canoe Camp August 20th or earlier 1 night M/S/C to include Washburn County in our canoeing activity

Bugle Announcements Cultural Arts Festival: March 31, 2012, 9-12 am

Register by the 23rd Foods and Clothing Review- TBA Camp Staff Applications (ignore dates) Arts Camp Youth/Counselor positions are available Summer Adventure trips are worth looking into Project Grants (extended due date to March 13th) The UW-Extension is a hundred years-old this year

Next Meeting: April 2, 2012 at 6:30 pm Submitted by Olivia Kopecky

*Never been to a Jr. Leaders meeting? That’s ok! It’s never too late to join us. If you are interested in more leadership opportunities the Junior Leaders are a great way to get involved. Junior Leaders are a group of

4-H members gr. 7-12 interested in improving the Burnett County 4-H program and providing leadership and new opportunities to members. Interested? Want to see what we’re about? Come to our next meeting!

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Attention Camp Staff! (CITs & Counselors)

Our first Camp Counselor Training will be happening May 4-5 at Rusk County Trails End Youth Camp in Bruce, WI. Carpooling will be available from the Government Center (Departing at 4:00 p.m.) We’re going to camp before camp! A multi-county camp counselor training will be held this weekend to prepare you for your role as a counselor. Training will begin with dinner at 6:30 pm on Friday, May 4. You are welcome to arrive any time between 6:00-6:30 to get settled in. You will be receiving more information in the mail regarding this training.

PLUS! Additional trainings/meetings just for Burnett County 4-H Camp Staff will be held ...

May 12, 10-2, Cloverbud Camp @ Crooked Lake Park May 21 or 23 (attend one), 6-8 p.m., Government Center

June 3, 12-5 p.m., Wood Lake Bible Camp, Ropes Course June 25, 6-8 p.m., Government Center July 16, 6-8 p.m., Government Center

Then...July 24-27...4-H Camp!

It’s Time For...

Saturday, May 12, 2012

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Crooked Lake Park, Siren

What’s your favorite color? Show your true colors at this year’s Cloverbud Camp

(Theme: Colors). Cloverbud Camp is for 4-H members and their friends in grades K-

2. Every Cloverbud is encouraged to bring a friend (does not have to be 4-H

member) to attend with them. Lunch will be served. Campers are asked to bring a

small glass container to be used in our craft (i.e. Mason Jar, Cleaned Food

Container, Baby Food Jar, etc.). Please register by May 4, 2012 by contacting the

U W - E x t e n s i o n o f f i c e , ( 7 1 5 ) 3 4 9 - 2 1 5 1 o r e m a i l i n g D a n i ,

danielle.miller@ces.uwex.edu. When registering please provide your child’s name,

grade, club (if applicable) and any special dietary needs. Come decked out wearing

as much of your favorite color as possible!

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UW-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Badger Bonanza Lamb Show

Mark your calendar for this year’s Badger Bonanza Lamb Show on May 6, 2012! As in prior years, the double-header show will take place at the Public Events Center in Arlington, WI.

Each year, the UW-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Club hosts the Badger Bonanza Lamb Show. The show draws youth and their lambs from Wisconsin and surrounding states. The Badger Bonanza Lamb Show provides youth with a chance to get their lambs into the show ring early in the season.

The Badger Bonanza is a sanctioned show by the Wisconsin Club Lamb Association (WCLA). The show is also open to non-WCLA members. For more information on WCLA sanctioned shows visit www.wisconsinclublambassociation.com.

The UW-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Club hopes to encourage youth, teach them responsibility and generate interest in animal agriculture through hosting the show.

The grand and reserve champion lambs from each show will be awarded cash prizes. Class payouts will be similar as past years and showmanship classes will be offered with prizes awarded to the winners of each age category.

For more information contact Amanda Veum at veum@wisc.edu or 608-289-3124.

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Burnett County Food & Clothing Revues May 22, 2012

6:00 p.m. Siren High School F.A.C.E. Room

Attention all Foods & Nutrition and Textiles Project Members! It is time to showcase your project work at the 2012 Foods & Clothing Revue! Come and show us what great chefs and fashion designers you are. Rules and Depart-ment entry information below.

Please register one week prior, by Monday, May 14th, 4 p.m.

Department 25 - Food Revue and Foods Action Exhibits

NOTE: To receive premiums, all foods participants must display a poster (photo, their recipe, judg-ing sheet, etc.) at the fairs. Class I - Foods Revue Lot #1 Grades 3-5; Lot #2 Grades 6-8; Lot #3 Grades 9 and over Display an appropriate table cover of serving dishes with one place setting and one serving of

the prepared food. Food preservation members may show a container of the preserved food. Members Grade 8 and under must display a menu for one meal or occasion including the food

they have prepared. Members Grade 9 and older must display a menu for an entire day includ-ing the food they have prepared.

Judging is based on appropriate table setting, menu, quality of food prepared, appearance of member and table, oral presentation, and ability to answer questions.

Class J - Foods Action Exhibits Lot #1 Grades 3-5; Lot #2 Grades 6-8; Lot #3 Grades 9 and over Members present on food science experiments, consumer concerns, food safety, food prepara-

tion, etc.

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Department 26 - Clothing Revue

NOTE: To receive premiums, all clothing participants must display their garments at the fairs. Gar-ments entered in the Clothing Revue are not to be entered in other clothing exhibits at the fairs. All garments will be modeled. Participants should select one garment/outfit to model in a fashion

show and bring a prepared written narration. Narrations should tell about you and the garment you are modeling.

Participants Grade 9 and over will be considered for the State Fair Clothing Revue. Judging will be based on suitability to purpose, general appearance, fit, neatness and construc-

tion. Class H - Fun With Clothing-Grades 3-5 Class I - Fun With Clothing-Grades 6-8 Class J - Fun With Clothing-Grades 9 and over Lot # 1. Skirt 6. Shirt or blouse 2. Slacks or pantsuit 7. Vest 3. Poncho, cape or coat 8. Garment for another individual 4. Dress, jumper or jumpsuit 9. Shorts 5. Sleepwear Class K - Clothes and You-Grades 3-5 Class L - Clothes and You-Grades 6-8 Class M - Clothes and You-Grades 9 and over Lot # 1. Blouse with skirt or jumper 6. Garment for another individual 2. Shirt and vest 7. Shorts 3. Pants outfit or jumpsuit 8. Recycled garment 4. Dress 9. Purchased item - modeled with verbal explanation 5. Sleepwear about purchase (decision making) Class N - Clothing Unlimited-Grades 6-8 Lot # 1. Sleepwear 6. Pants outfit, not sportswear 2. Beachwear 7. Shorts 3. Dress 8. Recycled garment 4. Sportswear-at least 2 pieces & not a dress 9. Purchased item-modeled with verbal explanation 5. Skirt and blouse about purchase (decision making) Class O - Clothing Unlimited-Grades 9 and over Lot # 1. Sleepwear 8. Suit 2. Dress for general wear 9. Skirt and blouse 3. Dress for special occasion 10. Garment for another individual 4. Pants outfit, not sportswear 11. Recycled garment 5. Sportswear-at least 2 pieces & not a dress 12. Purchased item-modeled with verbal 6. Ensemble: suit w/blouse or dress explanation about purchase (decision making) w/jacket or coat 13. Swimsuit and cover up 7. Coat 14. Shorts

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Square Foot Gardening Workshop

April 28, 2012

2:00 p.m.

Stahl Residence

26725 Bass Avenue N.

Webster, WI 54893

Calling all gardeners! Whether you are an experienced or beginning gardener you will learn that the square foot method of gardening is the perfect fit for all ages, stages, and ability levels!

What is Square Foot Gardening?

Square Foot gardening makes the most out of the space you have using only one square foot to plant as many vegetables and plants possible in that area. Square Foot Gardening is a simple system that adapts to all levels of experience, physical abilities, and geographical locations. Grow all you want and need in only 20% of the space of a conventional row gar-den. Save time, water, work and money!

What are the Benefits?

*New Method - Easy to understand

*User Friendly - Great for beginners

*Locate Anywhere - Close to your house

*Economical - Reduces everything 5 to 1

*Efficient - 100% of the crop in 20% of the space

*Easy to Protect - From pests and weather

*Earth Friendly - Reduce Reuse Recycle

*Very Productive - Just as much as you need

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Burnett County Dairy Breakfast

Saturday June 16

6 a.m. -12 p.m.

Melin Family Dairy Farm

12475 Cty Hwy O,

Grantsburg, WI

The Jolly H’s own Melin Dairy Farm has the

honor of hosting this year’s Dairy Breakfast! This

is a great opportunity to promote June Dairy

Month, and the local 4-H program. Jolly H’ers

will be volunteering that day, and we are looking

for other 4-H volunteers to help out that day

running children’s activities, and handing out

promotional items. If you would like to help

please contact Dani Miller at the UWEX office.

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Burnett County

Government Center

Phone: (715) 349-2151

Fax: (715) 349-2102

Email: danielle.miller@ces.uwex.edu

Website: www.burnett.uwex.edu/4h

Danielle Miller, 4-H Youth Development Agent

Vacant, Family Living Agent

Mike Kornmann, Comm. Dev. Educator

Julie Yezek, Nutrition Education Program

Karen Burgett, Support Staff

Northern District Office

Phone:(715) 635-9190

Kathy Miller, District Director

Cathy Crandall, Support Staff

Spooner Agricultural Research Station

Phone: 800.528.1914

Kevin Schoessow, Area Ag Agent

Richard (Otto) Wiegand, Area Ag Agent

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming,

including Title IX and ADA requirements. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of

program information should contact the UW-Extension office.

Burnett County 4-H Leaders Association Executive Committee

Phil Stiemann, President; Marge Peterson, Vice President;

Heather Stahl, Secretary; Charlene Strabel, Treasurer

Cooperative Extension Programs

US Dept. of Agriculture

University of Wisconsin - Extension

Burnett County Extension Office

7410 County Road. K, #107

Siren, WI 54872

Official Business

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