Oneida County 4-H Monthly Newsletter The The Clover Patch Clover Patch June 2015 Pioneer Park, Rhinelander Oneida County Fair Books are here! Now is the time to register the projects you plan on entering at this year s fair. DEADLINE IS JULY 1. NEW for 2015: ONLINE REGISTRATION Go to oneida.uwex.edu to find: 2015 Junior Division Fair Book 2015 Open and Senior Division Fair Book 4-H Judging Information 4-H Enrollment Information Cage/Stall Registration Animal ID/Vet Information Entry Forms AND MORE! Important information about the Oneida County Fair It takes an army of volunteers to make the Oneida County Fair happen. The big 4-H tent does not go up all by itself! Here is where help is needed: At noon on Saturday, July 25, the dog agility arena needs to be installed at the fairgrounds. On Sunday, July 26, help is needed to put up the tent top starting at 10 a.m. On Monday, July 27, ALL 4-H families are being asked to help put up exhibit tents at the fairgrounds. Help is needed to display and organize open class and school exhibits on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28-29. ALL 4-H families are being asked to help take down tents and exhibits at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. This is also when projects must be taken home. For more information, please contact the 4-H Office at 715-365-2750 or email Anne Williams at anne.williams@ces.uwex.edu.
P a ge 2 T h e Clover Patch June 2015 Special Upcoming 4-H Events: Saturday, June 13 All 4-H families are invited to join the Keep it in the Northwoods 4-H Club as they visit the Wisconsin Black Bear Education Center, at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Wisconsin Black Bear Education Center in Wausau. Vehicles will depart at 6:30 a.m. that morning at Airport parking lot. Bears are most active in the morning, so this is an ideal time to see them! Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, June 9, so leaders can arrange for carpooling. RSVP to Carol Lofquist at 715-966-1444 or carol.lofquist@gmail.com. This event is free! Dress for the outside. We need certified leaders to drive. All participants will have to sign a permission form, which can be signed that morning. The privately-owned and operated Center is a not-for-profit association that seeks to help bears by: Dispelling the myths and misconceptions that have led to the widespread, unnecessary persecution of bears. Reducing human/bear conflict through education. Providing positive educational and research opportunities. Improving the lives of bears in captivity by serving as a high quality role model for bear housing and husbandry. LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR HORSES ADVERTISEMENT HEADING Saturday, June 20 Saturday, June 20 Youth in grades 3 and older are invited to attend a free horse clinic from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 20, at Great Northern Adventure Co., located at 3860 Kula Vista Drive Eagle River, WI 54521. Owner Kim Simac has been training students from the beginner level to advanced for more than 25 years. This is not a riding lesson (caring and cleaning only). Transportation will be provided. We may need certified leaders to drive. Participants must RSVP by June 16 at 715-365-2750 or email Anne Williams at anne.williams@ces.uwex.edu. GET ON THE LAKE! Sign up today to participate in a lake study for two days in either late June or early July! This is an excellent opportunity to learn about aquatic plants, how to use DNR equipment and experience to put on your resume! Call 715-365-2750 or email anne.williams@ces.uwex.edu. 4-H Model Rockets Project group leaders will be contacting all current participants to find out when in late June or July they would like to meet to launch their rockets. The date will be announced and all 4-H families will be notified in case anyone else would like to witness the exciting launch event! For questions or more information, contact Bob Feldman at 715-362-4205 or by email at fireworks_bob@yahoo.com.
T h e Clover Patch June 2015 P a ge 3 Thank you to all of the volunteers who have signed up to help at this event! If you would like to help, show up at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers are so important! WANT TO BUILD A BAT HOUSE? LET US KNOW! Oneida County 4-H is looking for adults interested helping youth build bat houses for a citizen science bat monitoring project (1-2 sessions in June or July). We are also looking for youth to participate in this! Bat house plans and lumber will be included. Youth will get to keep their bat house and a few bat houses will stay for demonstration purposes. Adult helpers will need simple tools. LEGO ROBOTICS Tuesday, June 16 The Mindstorm Legos Robotics group will meet from 6-7:30 p.m. on the dates listed above at the UW-Extension Oneida County office (lower level of the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport). Let Amy Engel know if you are interested in participating in this by calling 715-362-5334. 4-H Legos 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 The 4-H Legos group will meet in the lower level of the Rhinelander District Library. If you are in grades 3 and older and like building things, this program is for you! Bring Legos if you have them! Call Amy Engel at 715-362-5334 or Braden Bayne- Allison at 715-572-9475 if you have questions. 4-H Drama 6 p.m. Monday, June 8 LAST MEETING BEFORE FAIR TIME! The popular 4-H youth drama club will meet at the UW-Extension Office located in the lower level of the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport. Participants will have fun playing drama games, developing characters, creating skits, meeting new friends and enhancing self esteem. Even if you have not attended a drama class before, you are welcome to come and be a part of this fun-filled group! Skynet Astronomy 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13 Come and learn how to use Skynet at the UW- Extension Oneida County Office, located in the lower level of the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport. This program is geared for youth in grades 5 and older. Participants should bring a laptop if possible, but not necessary. For more information, contact the 4-H Office at 715-365-2750 or email Anne Williams at anne.williams@ces.uwex.edu. 4-H Dog Training 10-11:30 a.m. Sundays Do you have a dog that you would like to work with in obedience or agility? Bring yourself, your dog and your dog treats to dog training with certified 4-H volunteer and dog trainer Carol Lofquist. This group will meet at the 4-H dog
P a ge 4 T h e Clover Patch June 2015 training arena, located outside the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport. For more information, please contact Carol Lofquist at 715-966-1444 carol.lofquist@gmail.com. Help make the 4-H Parade Float! 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 28 Help is needed to put together the Fourth of July Parade float! This year s theme is Fishing for 4-H Fun! Anyone who can help should meet at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at 4-H volunteer Lorenz King s shop, located at 1975 North River Road, Rhinelander. Directions: Take highway 47 north. Turn left onto north river road (as if you are going to the Dept. of Motor Vehicles). Lorenz s blue garage shop is behind the big blue factory (first building on the left). We are looking for anyone who wants to show their support for 4-H to join in the Fourth of July festivities. If you are interested, meet at 10:30 a.m. near Fourth Floral in Rhinelander on July 4 and find the 4-H float. Dress up in whatever 4-H project you enjoy doing (if you like photography, dress up as a photographer; if you are in dog training, dress either as a dog or bring your dog; if you enjoy fishing, dress as a fisherman/woman; model rockets, show off your model rocket, etc.) For more information, contact Shonda King, 4-H volunteer and parade float coordinator, at 715-493- 0408 or by email at northernmidwife@gmail.com. 4-H Leaders Association Meeting 7 p.m. Monday, June 22 The Oneida County 4-H Leaders Association will hold a meeting at the UW-Extension office, located in the lower level of the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport. Bark For Life & Pawsitive Games Saturday, Aug. 29 Help is needed to sell food as a fundraiser for 4-H. Pawz n' Clawz Natural Pet Food and Grooming along with TLC Training with Love by Carol are hosting "The Pawzitive Outdoor Games" at the Rhinelander/ Oneida County Airport. The day will consist of 3 competition events: Dock Diving, Agility and The Fastest Dog in the Northwoods. Proceeds from the food sales at this event will go to Oneida County 4-H, with all other proceeds benefitting Bark for Life and the Rhinelander Police Department Canine Unit. For more information, contact Carol Lofquist at 715-966-1444 or by email at carol.lofquist@gmail.com. State 4-H Plant Science Day Preparation Day on Saturday, June 8 Register by Tuesday, June 23 SCHOLARSHIPS! Oneida County 4-H Leaders Association will pay: 25% of PSD fee for 1st year 4-Hers 50% of PSD fee for 2nd year 4-Hers 75% of PSD fee for 3rd year+ 4-Hers At least one youth from Oneida County 4-H is planning to attend the State 4-H Plant Science Day event, to be held 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the Waushara County Fairgrounds in Wautoma, Wis. Lynn Feldman, 4-H Youth Development Educator, will drive, but is looking for more youth to participate. Youth in grades 3-13 can test their knowledge about plants while learning how to judge and identify a wide variety of plant specimens. Youth can also compete in photography, speaking and poster contests. A preparation day for Oneida County 4-H youth participants is being planned for 7-8 p.m. Monday, June 8, at the UW-Extension office, located in the lower level of the Rhinelander/Oneida County office. For study guide information and to prepare for
T h e Clover Patch June 2015 P a ge 5 the contest see the National Junior Horticultural Association website at http://www.njha.org. For more information contact the 4-H Office at 715-365- 2750 or email Anne Williams at anne.williams@ces.uwex.edu. Wisconsin State Fair: Aug. 6-16 Oneida County 4-Hers are encouraged to sign up to give a demonstration at the Wisconsin State Fair (Aug. 6-16) and/or sign up to help at the State Fair. Lynn Feldman, 4-H youth development educator for Oneida County, will be unable to attend the state fair this year, but Oneida County 4-Hers may still be a part of the state festivities. For more information, contact Lynn at 715-365-2750 or by email at lynn.feldman@ces.uwex.edu. Fall Forum November 6-8 SCHOLARSHIPS! Oneida County 4-H Leaders Association will pay: 25% of Fall Forum fees for 1st year 4-Hers 50% of Fall Forum fees for 2nd year 4-Hers 75% of Fall Forum fees for 3rd year+ 4-Hers Fall Forum is an opportunity for learning and networking for youth and adult volunteers. The sessions are interactive and provide practical ideas you can use at a club level; with a school program or in an outreach program. What s great is that youth and adults are learning together! Fall Forum is planned for a committee of youth and adult leaders from state Youth Leader and Adult Leader Councils and county staff. This year s forum offers 20 + educational workshops to choose from; plus Friday night will have over 15 different interactive learning stations. The sessions are taught by a teams of youth and adult volunteer leaders; county staff and state specialists. Registration is required for ALL PARTICIPANTS. Youth and adult leaders will register themselves using www.4honline.com. Registration is open in early September. Registration fees include materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; breakfast on Sunday. Where is the Oneida County 4-H office located? The Oneida County 4-H office is located in the lower level of the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport (Park in the side parking lot labeled UW EXT PARKING. Enter the side door of the building and follow signage down the stairs to the lower level.) 3375 Airport Road, Rhinelander, WI 54501 Phone: 715-365-2750 Website: http://oneida.uwex.edu An EEO/ADA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.
P a ge 6 T h e Clover Patch June 2015 Want to be featured in our monthly Meet an Oneida County 4-Her section? Contact the 4-H Office today! June kicks off the 4-H dog project with Carol Lofquist, owner of TLC dog training and certified 4-H leader. Her professional experience pays off for those youth in 3rd grade and up who spend Sunday mornings from now until the snow flies learning about dog obedience Carol Lofquist through the sport of dog agility. The training course is located at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport and anyone can stop by to observe the practice sessions. Youth can always join the 4-H dog project by calling the UW- Extension office. There are many reasons why it would be important to learn dog obedience or agility, according to Lofquist. It teaches kids respect, consistency and responsibility. They learn how to kennel, feed, water and leash a dog. They learn to teach their dogs manners to be better behaved. Preventing animal abuse and reducing the number of dogs in shelters is why I spend nearly every Sunday of my summer volunteering her time to teach youth how to positively communicate with their dog. I want people to be educated. We have to teach youth. They are our future. That s why I do it. While teaching dog obedience and agility are key elements of the learning sessions, Lofquist said the main goal is to have fun. We support each other, she said. We look at positives, not the negatives. Everyone does a good job and you grow from there. As you learn the skills in agility and understand the equipment, then you can start setting courses yourself and even play games. Lofquist s training style is unique in that youth work not only their own dog, but with other dogs, too. Carol (far left) attends a local 4-H dog agility competition. Learning about other dog breeds and behaviors plays an important role in educating the youth. It s a way to help educate youth about what works well and what doesn t, what kind of behavior they like and don t like, and what kind of a dog they may want in the future, Lofquist added. Over the years that Carol has been the dog project leader, she has expanded on her 4-H role by guiding youth in leading agility demonstrations at the Oneida County Fair, taking on the leadership role of facilitating the Keep it in the Northwoods 4-H Community Club, leading the Oneida County 4-H Leaders Association as President, and coordinating a major community service project for the American Cancer Society: Bark for Life. Her dedication to positive youth growth and learning is a definite Oneida County asset. A 4-Her trains her dog at the Oneida County 4-H dog agility arena, located at the Rhinelander/Oneida County Airport.
Not pictured: Levi King, Carol Lofquist, Grace and Sophia Parish, Shonda King, Jean Wood, and Amanda Parish. T h e Clover Patch June 2015 P a ge 7 Sharing one piece at a time 4-Hers make puzzles, share them with care center residents As told by Carol Lofquist, Keep it in the Northwoods 4-H Club Leader A group of youth and adults from the Keep it in the Northwoods 4-H Club shared handmade puzzles they with residents of Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Rhinelander. Carol Lofquist, club leader, shares their experience: They wanted to interact with the youth and get to know them. It was so powerful. We went over on a Sunday morning. We created puzzles and we wanted to share them with the elderly. The kids had You could just feel it. come up with questions to ask them. It was really cool to - Carol Lofquist, 4-H Leader watch. It s hard to describe. Some of the elderly, once we got the puzzles out, were shy, but then everyone was starting to communicate. What did you do when you were younger? What is your favorite color or favorite dog? It was really cool how the kids made the effort to make the conversation work if older person was shy. And it was really cool to see the elderly person help the youth when they were shy. By the time the half-hour or so was done, everyone was talking. The youth learned from the older people what they went through in life and the older people got to see what the future of our youth was like. These residents came voluntarily to do this. They were not forced to do it. They wanted to interact with the youth and get to know them. It was so powerful. You could just feel it. By the time we were done, they wanted us to come back. Pictured: 4-Her Mira King (left) Pictured: 4-Her Nava King (middle) Pictured: 4-Her Noah King (right) Pictured: 4-Her Anna Wood (3rd from left)
T h e Clover Patch June 2015 P a ge 8 REGISTER BY JUNE 19! SCHOLARSHIPS! Oneida County 4-H Leaders Association will pay: 25% of camp fee for 1st year 4-Hers 50% of camp fee for 2nd year 4-Hers 75% of camp fee for 3rd yr+ 4-Hers
T h e Clover Patch June 2015 P a ge 9 REGISTER BY JUNE 12! SCHOLARSHIPS: Oneida County 4-H Leaders Association will pay 25% of camp fee for 1st year 4-Hers; 50% of camp fee for 2nd year 4-Hers; and 75% of camp fee for 3rd year or more 4-Hers.
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