June 2013 Page 1
Table of Contents
Page 3 Leaders Fed. Board Min.
Page 4 Club News
4-H On the Air
Page 5 Dog Project Dates & Locations
Page 6 Camp Counselor Training
Area Animal Science Day
Clothing Revue & Foods / Cake Revue
Page 7 Dairy Judging Fairest of the Fair
Page 8 June Dairy Breakfasts Horse Camp
Horse Project Kick-off
2013 Gov. Auction Scholarship
Page 9 Poultry Educational Sessions Market Poultry Participants
Rabbit / Poultry Weigh-In
Central Area Statewide Cert. Workshop Annual Softball Tournament
Page 10 4-H Summer Camp Pullet Surprise Youth Contest
4-H Awards Committee
Page 11 Fair Entry Forms
Fair Camping
Fair Volunteers Are Needed
Page 12 Little Britches Dairy Show
Saw Cow Contest Clark County Fair Theme
Page 13 Rabbit Supreme Showmanship Rabbit Open & Youth Fun Show
Rabbit Fun Day Results
Page 14 Rabbit Educational Sessions
Meat Rabbit Processing Clinic
June Dairy Month Recipe Contest
Page 15 State 4-H Plant Science Day
Dairy Fitting & Showing Clinic Beef Fitting & Showing Clinic
American Red Cross Mobile Dates
Badger Dairy Camp
Page 16 Prepare for the Fair Day
Page 17 Cloverbud / Explorer Day Camp
Page 18 2013 Foodstand Schedule
Page 19 2013-2014 Fair Book Additions
Page 20 4-H Invitational Shoot Results
Clark County Cl ver Leaf
June 2013
Very Important Information found in THIS NEWSLETTER!
(Page 6)
Registration forms can be found at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events
-and-activities/
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Fairest of the Fair Applications Being Accepted
The Clark County Fair would like your help finding the 2013-
2014 Fairest of the Fair. Fairest of the Fair letter and application
can be found online at http://clark.uwex.edu/county-fair-
information/ Deadline for application is July 1
(Page 13)
New in 2013 Supreme Rabbit Showmanship—All 1st and 2nd
Blue Ribbon winners in their respective Rabbit Showmanship
classes are eligible to compete again for Supreme
Rabbit Open & Youth Fun Show—Saturday, June 1 2013
**This event will count as a credit to exhibit a rabbit at the 2013
Clark County Fair More information online http://
clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/project-area-information
(Page 17)
2013-2014 Fair Book Corrections / Additions
Classes have been added to Department 10 / Animal
and Vet Science
FOODS / CAKE DECORATING REVUE
July 22
Greenwood High School
6:00 p.m.
Registration due—July 5
CLOTHING REVUE
June 17
Greenwood High School
6:00 p.m.
Registration due—May 31
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4-H MEETING DATES / EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Registration form (if needed) can be found at http://clark.uwex.edu/
June 1 Poultry Educational Session Glen & Jessica Thomas Farm N8887 County Rd G, Willard
11 a.m.—1 p.m.
June 1 Rabbit Open & Youth Fun Show Hwy 8 & 63 Turtle Lake, WI Registration at 8 a.m., Show at 10
June 1 Horse Project Kick-off Clark County Fairgrounds All Day
June 3—6 Thorp Tractor Safety Course Thorp High School 8 a.m.—2 p.m.
June 5 Meat Rabbit Processing Clinic Educational Session Mertens Farm—12 miles South of Thorp / 10713 Cty Rd MM
7—9 p.m.
June 9—11 Badger Dairy Camp UW-Madison Campus 3—5 p.m. Check-in
June 11 Camp Counselor Training Marshfield Ag Research Station 9:30 a.m.—2 p.m.
June 12 Rabbit Educational Session—summer heat stress & Feeding
Greenwood Park—East Pavilion 6 p.m.
June 17 4-H Clothing Revue Greenwood High School 6 p.m.
June 17—20 Loyal Tractor Safety Course Loyal High School 8 a.m.—1 p.m.
June 17—21 Colby Tractor Safety Course Colby High School 8 a.m.—2 p.m.
June 21 Area Animal Science Day Chippewa County
June 18—19 4-H Junior Camp Beaver Creek Reserve
June 24 “Prepare for the Fair” Day Courthouse Auditorium 1—3 p.m.
June 25 “Prepare for the Fair” Day Loyal City Hall 4:30—6:30 p.m.
June 29 Rabbit/Poultry Weigh-In Heartland Coop, Greenwood 9 a.m.—11 a.m.
June 29 Dairy Fitting and Showing Clinic Deb/Joe Ortner Farm (N10591 State Hwy 73, Greenwood)
9:30 a.m. Check-in
June 29 Rabbit Showmanship Clark County Fairgrounds 9 a.m.
July 2 Camp Counselor Training Marshfield Ag Research Station 9:30 a.m.—2 p.m.
July 6 Poultry Educational Session John Galen farm N720 Borglin Ave, Neillsville
11 a.m.—1 p.m.
July 9 State 4-H Plant Science Day W aushara Coun ty Fa i r -grounds—Wautoma, WI
9:30 a.m.—2 p.m.
July 9 Beef Fitting & Showing Clinic Jason and Val Wood farm W7167 Mann Road, Greenwood
7 p.m.
July 11—14 4-H Horse Camp Clark County Fairgrounds
July 17—20 Summer 4-H Camp Upham Woods—WI Dells
July 20 Rabbit Showmanship Practice Loyal Softball Park—Pavilion 2 p.m.
July 20 Poultry Mtg—Getting ready for the fair & Bird Testing Glen & Jessica Thomas Farm N8887 County Rd G, Willard
7—8 p.m.
July 22 State Dairy Judging Contest Central WI State Fairgrounds—Marshfield
July 22 4-H Foods Revue / Cake Decorating Revue Greenwood High School 6 p.m.
July 23 Cloverbud / Explorer Day Camp Rock Dam Park 9:30 a.m.—3 p.m.
July 26—28 Annual Softball Tournament Greenwood Softball Diamond
July 30—August 4 State Fair
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4-H Leader’s Federation Board Minutes May 20, 2013
* Call to Order: The meeting of the Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation was called to order by Judy Morrow on May 20, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at ADS Building. * Present: Judy Morrow, Sara Gronski, Marla Lampi, Matt Jorgenson, Susan Stiemann, Nathan Stiemann, Barb Finkelson, Kathryn Lampi, Aarica Humke and Jessie Quicker. * Minutes: Motion to approve the May minutes as written, by Matt Jorgenson, second by Barb Finkelson. Motion carried. * Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was presented and discussed. Balance is $44,454.37. Received $7,140 in ad sales. Motion to accept treasurer’s report as presented, by Kathryn Lampi, second by Barb Finkelson. Motion carried. * Old Business: – Plat Book: Ad sales are going okay. Sara Gronski is not able to do ad revisions with county’s computer system. Businesses who have ads that need revisions will be contacted. Motion to accept contract with Documentation to print plat books, by Barb Finkelson, second by Aarica Humke. – 4-H Food Stand: Peggy is planning a clean-up of the stand with the 4-H members who are involved with trips and receive funds from the county to attend these. – Sunny Summer Sunflowers: A fun meeting was held on May 13 with 15 members attending that evening, plus several more packets handed out to those who were unable to attend. Members look forward to growing their sunflowers and learning about them and what they can be used for. – Rabbit Project: Committee met May 13 and clarified what counts as a point. Project members, club leaders and FFA advisors were e-mailed with upcoming events. – Fair Forms/Clark County Fair Association Behavior Agreement: The Fair Association has their own behavior agreement (yellow sheet that came with fair forms). On the fair form it states, “By signing this form you agree to abide by the Clark County Fair Association Behavior Agreement which can be found at http://clark.uwex.edu/county-fair-information/.” The yellow sheet does not get signed, just the fair entry form. * New Business: – Funding request by Brook Noah to attend State Drama Company: Request was discussed. Motion to approve $400 for Brook Noah’s expenses to attend State Drama Company by Barb Finkelson and second by Aarica Humke. Motion carried. – Overdue Accounts: Overdue accounts from trips by members were discussed. *Motion moved to have certified letters sent to past due accounts from Leaders Federation for account holders to contact Sara Gronski to either pay account or set up payment plan within 30 days, motion by Barb Finkelson, second by Matt Jorgenson. Motion carried. *Motion moved to send certified letters from Leaders Federation to accounts who have not contacted Sara Gronski within the 30 days, notifying them of legal action to take place, by Kathryn Lampi, second by Matt Jorgenson. Motion carried. – Small Animal Swap: The small animal swap in Clark County is in need of a new sponsor/host. The liability, disease concerns, and health forms were discussed. Motion moved for Clark County 4-H Leaders, clubs or committees to not sponsor the small animal swap due to high risk of dis-ease, liability and health papers needed; motion by Barb Finkelson, second by Marla Lampi. Motion carried. – 4-H Enrollment and Exhibiting at the Fair: Discussed that the deadline was April 1 to add and/or delete project areas, no exceptions. 4-H enroll-ment primarily takes place in the fall, 4-H Club Leaders receive a list of enrolled members and projects enrolled for their members to check; up-dates can be made until April 1st for the current 4-H year. 4-H members must be enrolled in the project in order to exhibit in that project area at the Clark County Fair. * Next Meeting: June 17, 2013, at ADS, at 6:30 p.m. * Adjournment: Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:55 p.m. by Aarica Humke, second by Marla Lampi. Motion carried. Submitted by, Marla Lampi Secretary Clark County 4-H Leaders Federation
4-H MEETING DATES / EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Registration form (if needed) can be found at http://clark.uwex.edu/
August 7—11 Clark County Fair Clark County Fairgrounds
August 7 Saw Cow Contest Clark County Fairgrounds 4 p.m.
August 10 Little Britches Dairy Show Clark County Fairgrounds 12 p.m.
TBD Carcass Show
TBD Livestock Banquet
September 11 Fall Dairy Committee Meeting ADS—Greenwood 7:30 p.m.
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CLUB NEWS Maplewood Badgers / May / Kyle Johnson
For the summer activity, the club voted to go to Valleyfair on June 11. Friends are invited to come along for a fee. There was discussion on the June Dairy Breakfast for Colby on June 23rd at the Dan & Barb Graff farm. The club talked about the CWF-DC trip.
Woodgrove Workers / May / Erica Arndt
The club was thanked for their donation to the AntiBully forum.
It was decided to donate money to the HOF for the Fun Run and 5K run/walk. If anyone is interested in having a Cloverbud /Explorer activity night, we could make fair projects and the older kids could bring in their fair animals that night as well.
Lucky Clovers / May / Rachel Stiemann
The club decided to provide the funds to purchase flowers for the planters at the Globe church. There was discussion on sending care packages to military members of previous and current 4-H family members. It was decided to hold a brat sale this summer at Marty’s Both the Greenwood and Neillsville parades are scheduled for July 14 this year, and members were encouraged to think of possible ways that they could be involved.
Reseburg Ramblers / April / Brooke Noah
9 wood duck houses were made at the Noah’s. The club’s group picture will be sent to the
Wisconsin Outdoor News as a part of their Wood Duck Challenge.
Thorp Tourism Cows: The Thorp Tourism Commission has asked the club if they would help with the upkeep of the soon to come Tourism Cows. The cow statues will be placed around the city, and will need to be cleaned once per year.
PARKS HAPPY 13 Saturday, June 8, 2013
TOWN & COUNTRY PARTNERS Saturday, July 13, 2013
You can get your club news printed here too!
Sara ([email protected]) or Aleisha ([email protected])
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Dog Project
Dates and Locations
August 5 Clark County Fairgrounds
7:00—8:00 p.m. ALL MEMBERS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS CLASS
For more information go to: http://clark.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/Dog-Project-Book-2013.pdf
Clark County Fairgrounds TUESDAYS in May
**WEDNESDAYS in June & July
Beginners: 6:00—7:00 p.m. Advanced: 7:00—8:00 p.m.
Wehrman Residence N13140 HiLine Ave, Colby
Terri Schultz’s home on rainy days W1660 County Road N, Colby
THURSDAYS
All Levels: 7:00—8:00 p.m.
If there is bad weather / tornado watch, classes will be cancelled. If in doubt, please call because calls will not be made if classes are cancelled.
May 7 Dog Kick Off—Neillsville Area
Neillsville School (pit area) 6:30 p.m.
No dogs at this meeting Beginners strongly encouraged to attend this meeting
NO KICK OFF MEETING FOR COLBY AREA If you have questions e-mail or call Marion or Terri
May 14 May 23
May 21 May 30
May 28 June 6
June 5 June 13
June 12 June 20
June 19 June 27
June 26 July 11
July 3 July 18
July 10 July 25
July 17 August 1
July 24
July 31
**PLEASE NOTE CHANGE BELOW
Laura Buchholz’s dog classes at the Clark County
Fairgrounds are on Tuesdays in May, and will switch
to Wednesdays in June all the way to Fair.
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CLOTHING REVUE
June 17 Greenwood High School
6:00 p.m.
Registration due—May 31
Registration forms can be found at: http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events-and-activities/
FOODS / CAKE DECORATING REVUE
July 22 Greenwood High School
6:00 p.m.
Registration due—July 5
Summer Camp Counselor Training
June 11
July 2
Marshfield Ag Research Station
9:30 am—2:00 pm
Area Animal Science Day
June 21, 2013 Chippewa County
Registration Due May 31 to Jackie Johnson at
Chippewa County UW-Extension
More information on Rules, and Registration Form available online http://
www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/ani-
2013
Information
Wisconsin State Fair DAIRY & LIVESTOCK Junior entries are due
June 5th
(1st WEDNESDAY of
June) for those wishing to enter by submitting a paper entry and pay fees with a check/money order.
June 19
th (3
rd WEDNESDAY of
June) for those wishing to enter online and pay with a credit/debit card. Full details can be found at:
http://www.wistatefair.com/wp/junior-livestock/
INFORMATION FOR STATE FAIR ANIMAL EXHIBITORS CAN ALSO BE
FOUND AT THE WEBSITE ABOVE
June 2013 Page 7
DAIRY PROJECT MEMBERS DAIRY JUDGING
Each spring, dairy project members can learn more about evaluating dairy animals and analyzing the traits of cows and heifers. Dairy Judging workouts are FUN and offer an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about the dairy project. You don't need any judging expertise. We will teach you the basics in confirmation and how to judge dairy cattle. These skills come in real handy when selecting your project animals or understanding why your animal stands where it does at the fair. You will also learn the importance of type as it relates to milk production. At judging workouts, youth break into small groups where novice members learn the parts of a cow and learn to compare groups of cows. Older youth will delve a little deeper into evaluations and learn to support their decisions with reasons. Join us as we visit these farms and learn more about evaluating dairy animals! Come to just one workout or attend as many as you can!
All sessions start at 7:30pm for youth
Tuesday, June 4, Adam Luchterhand, N6153 Cty Hwy K, Neillsville
Tuesday, June 11, Selz-Pralle Dairy, Scott Pralle, N4621 St Hwy 12, Humbird
Tuesday, June 18, Scott Magnuson, W4050 US Hwy 10, Neillsville
FAIREST OF THE FAIR APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
The Clark County Fair would like your help finding the 2013-2014 Fairest of the Fair
Applicants will be selected on the basis of personality, communication skills, school and community activities, professional appearance, knowledge of and experience with the Clark County Fair. If you know of someone who possesses these qualities, is a resident of Clark County and who is between the ages of 17 years old to 21 years old (17 on January 1, 2013), please pass this information on to them. Fairest of the Fair Letter and Application can be found online at http://clark.uwex.edu/county-fair-information/
For more information please contact Suzanne Lindenman 715-937-3001
Deadline for applications is July 1.
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Liz Beula is the clinician for horse
camp on Friday and Saturday, July 12—13
Sherrie Nichols will be judging
the horse camp fun show on
July 14
Horse Project Kick-off
June 1st
Clark County Fairgrounds
Sherrie Nichols is scheduled as the clinician for
"kick off" 8-5 on Saturday, June 1st at the
fairgrounds.
Contact Kris Magnus for more information at
715-937-5525 or email her at
CLARK COUNTY JUNE DAIRY MONTH BREAKFASTS
Sunday, June 2 Abbotsford Dairy Breakfast Jim & Jenny Jakel Farm 511 W Spruce Street (Business 29) Abbotsford 7:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2 Granton Dairy Breakfast Tractor Central W2835 State Highway 10, Granton 7:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9 Neillsville Dairy Breakfast Terry & Becky Byrne Farm W5711 Chili Road, Neillsville 7:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9 Thorp/Stanley-Boyd “Farmers Share Meal” Syryczuk Family Farm W13180 County Road A, Lublin 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16 Loyal Dairy Breakfast Vita Plus of Loyal 210 Industrial Drive, Loyal 7:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Colby Dairy Breakfast Graff Family Farm 6059 Bruckerville Ave, Stetsonville 7:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30 Greenwood Dairy Breakfast Dick and Marge Rohde Farm N7702 Fairground Ave, Greenwood 7:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Whether you’re a farmer wishing to have a good meal or an appreciative consumer of farm products, celebrating June Dairy Month with your community is a great way to spend your morning.
2013 Wisconsin State Fair
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Sale
of Champions
Foundation Scholarship
Applications are due
JUNE 15
Scholarship information and
application can be found online:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/scholarships/
June 2013 Page 9
POULTRY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Poultry Breeds
Saturday June 1
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Glen and Jessica Thomas farm
N8887 County Road G, Willard
Contact UW-Extension if you will be attending
715-743-5121
Counts as one educational credit towards the
Livestock Sale
Feeding Poultry (market and layers) Saturday July 6
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 pm.
John Galen farm
N720 Borglin Ave, Neillsville
Please call UW-Extension Office to register
715-743-5121
There will also be Pulllorum testing available for
birds 4 months and older (July 6 and 20)
Getting Ready for the Fair
Saturday July 20 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Glen and Jessica Thomas farm
N8887 County Road G, Willard
Contact UW-Extension if you will be attending
715-743-5121
Counts as one educational credit towards the
Livestock Sale
Market Poultry Participants
Market poultry participants
must call the UW-Extension
Office (715-743-5121) no later
than JUNE 20TH to let us know if
they will be weighing in market
chickens.
Rabbit / Poultry Weigh-In June 29
Heartland Cooperative—Greenwood 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Softball Tournament
July 26—28
Greenwood
Softball Diamond
More info and Registration form will be online at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events-and-activities/
June 2013 Page 10
The 27th Anniversary
Pullet Surprise Youth
Contest
An extraordinary opportunity for young
people with an interest in poultry
The Wisconsin International Poultry Club invites
interested youth to apply for the Pullet Surprise.
The lucky winners in each of two categories will
receive a pair of show quality purebred fowl,
complete with an incubator, caging, feed, a copy of
the 2011 edition of The American Standard of Perfection, a one-year membership in the WIPC
and a poultry carrier.
Information and Contest Rules are online at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/
project-area-information/ (under POULTRY)
For more information on either camp contact
Sara Gronski / [email protected] / 715-743-5121
Registration forms can be found at:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/registration-for-events-and-activities/
Registration and payment are due by JUNE 3rd to the UW-Extension Office.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
4-H Awards Committee
We are looking for adult volunteers for
the 4-H Awards Committee.
This committee evaluates and judges
applications for the 4-H scholarship,
Key Award, record books, and M.E.
Forms.
If interested please contact Sara at
715-743-5121 /
4-H Summer Camp
July 17—20
Upham Woods, Wisconsin
Dells This is for youth in 4th—7th grade
4-H Outpost Adventure Camp
Devils Lake, WI Dells
July 17—20 This is for youth in grades 8—9
June 2013 Page 11
FAIR CAMPING
Do you want to camp at the 2012 Clark County Fair? Camping space is limited, so if you are interested,
please fill out the form below and
mail in by JULY 10 Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Phone
□Tent (size of tent)
□Camper (size of camper)
Please be sure to indicate your camper or tent size.
Camping fees: Area on east end of fairgrounds (Lot A): No electricity $25 per camper/tent With electricity $35 per camper/tent Area by draft horse barn/track (Lot B): $40 per camper/tent (includes electricity) For more information regarding camping at the Clark County Fair contact: Noreen Tyznik N12616 County Road M Thorp, WI 54771 715-669-3813 715-797-1224
Fair Entry Forms When you are completing your entry forms—remember only one entry per line. List the Depart-ment, Class, and Lot number and be sure to write out the description in case we need verification. If you need extra space attach a piece of paper, or write on the back side of entry form. Do not squeeze it in some place—chances are it will get missed. Over 12,000 entries are put in the computer in a very short time—neatness matters. Thank you for your cooper-ation on this. See examples below: Correct: Dept. 20 Class D Lot 1 Seasonal landscape Incorrect: Dept. 20 Class D Lots 1—20
Fair Volunteers Are Needed!
If you would be interested in volunteering
at the 2013 Clark County Fair please contact Lori Hendrickson,
[email protected] 715-743-5121
Thank You
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SAW COW CONTEST Once again the Clark County Dairy Promotion Committee is sponsoring the “Saw Cow” design contest for all 4-H and FFA clubs/chapters. Use your creativity to convert a sawhorse into a “Saw Cow”. Your cow will need a head, body, udder, and a tail to make it look like a Wisconsin dairy cow. This year's theme is:
All “Saw Cows” (one per 4-H club / FFA chapter) must pre-register (form below) and be at the fairgrounds Fine Arts Building by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 4:00 p.m. They will be judged before the cat show. Once judged the “cows” will be placed around the livestock / 4-H exhibitor buildings for the public to enjoy. Saw Cows will be released on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. SAW COWS NEED TO BE WEATHERPROOF, AS THEY WILL
BE DISPLAYED OUTSIDE.
Each club entering a “Saw Cow” will receive a $25.00 just for entering. The winning “Saw Cow” entry will receive $50.00; and the runner up “Saw Cow” will receive $35.00
For more information please contact Maryanne Olson (715-743-3569).
SAW COW ENTRY FORM Name of 4-H / FFA Club Organizational Leader Address City and Zip Phone Number Entry forms must be returned by July 24 to: Maryanne Olson W4524 Heintown Rd Loyal, WI 54446
LITTLE BRITCHES DAIRY SHOW
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Sponsored by
Clark County Dairy Promotion Committee 1. Open to youth 4 years old up through 2nd grade. 2. Show will be at noon on Saturday. 3. All calves must be dairy breed calves age 1—5
months. 4. Youth can show a calf that is being shown in
Junior and/or Open Class (animal must be a Heifer Calf—Spring) or you can bring a calf from home.
5. Calves from home will be brought in that morning and taken home that afternoon.
6. Calf must be led with properly fitted halter. 7. Calf and child must be residents of Clark County.
Youth will need a DAIRY ID form this year Registration forms and Dairy ID forms are online at
http://clark.uwex.edu/county-fair-information/ Send registration forms and Dairy ID forms to:
Maryanne Olson (715-743-3569) W4524 Heintown Road Loyal, WI 54446
Registrations are limited to 50 youth, and are
due 2 weeks prior to the fair. The committee reserves the right to send home
any sick animal at any time.
2013 Clark County Fair Theme
“Working Together to
Make the Best Better”
2.1 Million Served and Counting The average American consumes 604.5 lbs of milk
worth of dairy products each year. Clark County Dairy farmers produce about 1.3 billion pounds of milk each
year. That means that humble little Clark County Wisconsin is responsible for producing enough milk to
feed 2,183,622 people!
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Rabbit Supreme
Showmanship
New in 2013 – Supreme Rabbit Showmanship
Sponsored by Henar Hippity Hop
Rabbitry / Paul & Sara Fischer
All 1st and 2nd Blue Ribbon winners in their respective Rabbit
Showmanship classes are eligible to com-pete again for Supreme.
Rabbit Fun Day Results
Clover Patch Kids 4-H Club hosted the Rabbit Fun Day Workshop on April 20, 2013, with 31 4-H
Members plus their families attending. Participants learned rabbit information and showmanship
techniques to help prepare their rabbit for the fair.
Door prize winners:
Lizzy Jorgenson - Pleasant Ridge
Amelia Petke - Clover Patch Kids ***
Trevor Ertl - Maplewood Badgers
Cole Lindner - Greenwood Satellites
**
Identify the parts of a rabbit Winners
Group 1 4th Grade and under Lizzy Jorgenson and Trevor Ertl
Group 2 5th grade through 8th grade Ben Jacque
Group 3 9th grade through 12th grade Angelica Drietz
**
Rabbit Trivia winners were
Zena Thomas, Lizzy Jorgenson, Cole Lindner, and Wyatt Thomas
Breed ID game winners:
Group 1 - 4th grade and under Lizzy Jorgenson
Group 2 - 5th grade through 8th grade Cole Linder
Group 3 - 9th through 12th grade Angelica Drietz
Rabbit Open & Youth Fun Show
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2013 Registration starts at 8 a.m.
Show starts at 10 a.m.
Hwy 8 & 63 Turtle Lake, WI
Village Park in the
Ritchie Pavilion
***
This event will count as a credit
to exhibit a rabbit at the 2013
Clark County Fair
Hosted By: Country Kids 4-H Club
More information is online:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/
project-area-information/
Kids doing Market Rabbits need to call or email Kimberly to let her know you are doing the
project—they may have some changes on August weights due to the breeding season. Thank You!
Kimberly-715-669-3046 or [email protected]
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Rabbit Educational Sessions
The Rabbit Project Committee set a few more dates for possible educational credits for exhibiting at the Fair AND have gathered some other opportunities for members. More information can be found online at http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/project-area-information/ UNDER Rabbit Educational Sessions
June 5—7 p.m. Meat Rabbit Processing Clinic Educational Session (Counts for BOTH Livestock Show & Sale and Rabbit Exhibiting Credits
June 8 & 9—Fox Valley Rabbit Club Spring Fling / ARBA Shows can count – bring proof of attendance to UWEX
June 12 – 6 p.m. Summer Heat Stress & Feeding; Greenwood Park, East Pavilion taught by Heather and Hanna Durrstein
June 22—Heart of WI Rabbit Breeders Youth Fun Show
June 29 – 9 a.m. Rabbit Showmanship, Clark County Fairgrounds taught by Heather and Hanna Durrstein
July 20 – 2 p.m. Showmanship Practice with YOUR Rabbit (& Rabbit Tattooing), Loyal Softball Park (Pavilion) taught by Sara and Matthew Fischer
Heather & Hanna (715-255-3357 / [email protected]) and Sara & Matthew (715-654-5223 / [email protected]) are also available to do club visits for Rabbit Demonstrations, Showmanship Clinics or Tattooing. These “club” visits can also count towards the educational credit required to exhibit your Rabbit at the 2013 Clark County Fair.
Fun Activities AT THE FAIR – Sunday of the Fair (12:30 – Rabbit Barn) there will be a Rabbit Hopping Demonstration, Breed Identification Contest, Trivia and much more – be sure to come and have fun with your fellow rabbit exhibitors.
June Dairy Month
Recipe Contest
June 19, 2013
Loyal City Hall
6:30—7:15p.m.
Registration
7:30 p.m.—program
This year’s theme is BARS Rules & Requirements are online:
http://clark.uwex.edu/
Or call the UW-Extension office for more
Information: 715-743-5121
MEAT RABBIT PROCESSING CLINIC EDUCATIONAL SESSION (1 POINT)
This session counts for BOTH Livestock Show &
Sale and Rabbit Exhibiting Credits
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013 7PM-9PM
Mertens Farm -12miles South of Thorp (10713 County Rd MM)
Learn how to Dress a Rabbit Processing Tips Cooking-try the meat with the lowest
Cholesterol and Fat everybody is talking about!
Showmanship tips and practice time.
RSVP to UW-Extension 715-743-5121 Any Questions: Kimberly 715-669-3046
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State 4-H Plant Science Day A fun way to learn about Horticulture Science!!!
Tuesday July 9th, 2013 Waushara County Fairgrounds
Wautoma, WI Youth in grades 3-13 can test their knowledge about plants while learning how to judge and identify a wide variety of plant specimens. See the Horticulture Contest Study Manual (2002) which is available online from the National Junior Horticultural Association at http://www.njha.orgprojects_hortid.html For more details call Chuck Prissel at 715-485-8600. Registration Deadline—June 21st
For more information go to:
http://clark.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/project-
area-information/
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD MOBILE DATES
Tuesday, June 11 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. American Legion Hall – Loyal Wednesday, June 26 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. High School Library – Granton Friday, June 28 12:15 – 5:15 p.m. High School Cafetorium - Greenwood
Dairy Fitting & Showing Clinic
June 29 9:30am check-in
10am start
Deb/Joe Ortner Farm (N10591 State Hwy 73, Greenwood)
Hosted by the Junior Holstein Club
For more information contact
Pam Pralle at 715-334-3434
Badger Dairy Camp
June 9—11
UW-Madison Campus
Registration 3—5 pm
To access the brochure and application, go to:
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/dairyyouth/camp.php
Beef Fitting & Showing Clinic
July 9 7:00 p.m.
Jason and Val Wood farm
W7167 Mann Road, Greenwood
This counts as an educational session for livestock sale
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4-H Cloverbud and Explorer (K—4th grade) members—now is the time to get started on your fair projects. So
come to the “Prepare for the Fair Day” and get going! Plans are in the works for this exciting day but one
thing is for sure—you will meet new friends and enjoy some healthy and delicious treats. Cost for this class is
$4.00 per person. Complete details will be sent after June 14 to everyone who registers.
Dates: Monday, June 24 Tuesday, June 25
Courthouse Auditorium Loyal City Hall
1:00—3:00 p.m. 4:30—6:30 p.m.
We are looking for adults and older youth who would like to help out at this event.
Please contact Nicole Cummings, 4-H Summer Assistant, at 715-743-5121.
Mark Your Calendars!
It’s time for the 2013 Cloverbud and Explorer “Prepare for the Fair” Day
CLOVERBUD / EXPLORER PREPARE FOR FAIR DAY REGISTRATION FORM
Participant’s Name
Address
City Phone Number
Parent/Guardian
4-H Club
I am a: ___ Cloverbud ___ Explorer
I will be attend: ___ Neillsville (1:00—3:00 p.m.)
___ Loyal (4:30—6:30 p.m.)
Please complete the registration form and send with
your payment of $4.00 per person (made payable to
4-H Leaders Federation) to:
UW-Extension
Prepare for the Fair Day
517 Court Street, Room 104
Neillsville, WI 54456
Registra
tions
are due
by
JUNE
14 /
4:30
p.m.
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Registra
tions
are due
by
JULY
12
/ 4:3
0 p.m
.
Make plans now to join us for Cloverbud / Explorer Day Camp! This event is designed for Clark County youth in
Kindergarten—4th grade. There will be swimming, arts and crafts, relay races, and lots of fun!
Cost for this event is $5.00 per person and includes lunch and snacks.
Limited to the first 20 paid participants for each day.
For more information please contact: Sara Gronski, 4-H Youth Development Agent
Nicole Cummings, 4-H Summer Assistant
715-743-5121
Cloverbud / Explorer Day Camp
Tuesday, July 23
Rock Dam Park
9:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
CLOVERBUD/EXPLORER DAY CAMP
Participant’s Name
Address
City Phone Number
Parent/Guardian
4-H Club
I am a: ___ Cloverbud ___ Explorer ___ Non 4-H Member
Allergies (including food)
Please complete the registration form and send with your payment of $5.00 per person
(made payable to 4-H Leaders Federation) to:
UW-Extension
Cloverbud/Explorer Day Camp
517 Court Street, Room 104
Neillsville, WI 54456
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Date Time Club Adults 14-17 8-13
Wednesday 8-10:30 Willard Braun 5 5 4
10:15 – 2pm Beaver Center/Jolly Workers 5 4 3
1:45 – 4:30 Lucky Clovers 5 4 4
4:15 – 7:30 Happy Valley 4 3 4
7:15 – 10:30 Town & Country Clovers 2 2 2
Thursday 7-10:30 Golden Clovers Thorp Pine Valley
1 3
1 3
1 1
10:15 – 2 Reseburg Ramblers 5 4 4
1:45 – 4:30 Woodgrove Workers 6 5 5
4:15 – 7:30 Loyal Lads & Lassies 6 5 5
7:15 – 10:30 Christie Mounders 4 3 3
Friday 7-10:30 Chili 4 2 more at 8
4 2
10:15 – 2 Reseburg Ramblers Bright as Stars
6 1
5 1
5 1
1:45 – 4:30 Greenwood Satellites 7 6 5
4:15 – 7:30 Maplewood Badgers 6 5 5
7:15 – 10:30 Romadka 4 5 3
Saturday 7-10:30 Beaver Center/Jolly Workers 6 2 more at
8:30
4 4
10:15 – 2 Loyal Lads and Lassies 10 9 7
1:45 – 4:30 Romadka 7 6 5
4:15 – 7:30 Greenwood Satellites 6 6 5
7:15 – 10:30 Town & Country Partners 6 4 4
Sunday 8-10:30 Beaver Center/Jolly Workers
Clover Patch Kids
3 2 more at 9
1
2 1
2 1
10:15 - 2 Parks Happy 13 Greenwood Satellites
2 6
1 6
1 5
1:45 – 4:30 Woodgrove Workers 7 4 4
4:15 – 7:30 Pleasant Ridge 5 4 4
2013 Food Stand Schedule Any questions / concerns about the schedule should be directed to
Peggy Erickson 715-743-3048 / [email protected]
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2013 – 2014 Fair Book Corrections / Additions Department 8 / Rabbits New in 2013 – Supreme Rabbit Showmanship Sponsored by Henar Hippity Hop Rabbitry / Paul & Sara Fischer All 1st and 2nd Blue Ribbon winners in their respective Rabbit Showmanship classes are eligible to compete again for Supreme. Department 10 / Animal and Vet Science ADD THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: CLASS F CAGED BIRDS Caged birds that do not have their plumage may not be exhibited. Premiums: $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Lot Numbers 1. Hard Bills (includes Finches, Canaries, Weavers and other hard bills) 2. Soft Bills (includes Mynas, Jays, Toucans and other soft bills) 3. Psittacines (parrots and parrot-like birds) CLASS G CAVIES All cavies must arrive in their own cage and will remain at the fair until Sunday. Mare sure cage is secure so they can’t escape. Premiums: $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Lot Numbers 1. Hamster 2. Guinea Pig 3. Gerbil CLASS H SPECIAL INTEREST ANIMALS All special interest animals must arrive in their own cage and will remain at the fair until Sunday. Mare sure cage is secure so they can’t escape. Premiums: $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 Lot Numbers 1. Ferret (must be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinary at least one month prior to date of show. Proof of vaccination must be presented to the superintendent upon entry) 2. Reptiles (snake, lizard, turtle, iguana, etc.) 3. Rodents (mice, rats, etc.) 4. Fish (any type) 5. Any other
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UW-Extension Staff Sara Gronski, 4-H Youth Development Agent [email protected] Maria Bendixen, Dairy and Livestock Agent [email protected] Richard Halopka, Crops and Soils Agent [email protected] Brenda Herrell, WNEP Coordinator [email protected] Margie Ouimette, WNEP Educator [email protected] Lori Hendrickson, Support Staff [email protected] Aleisha Olson, Support Staff [email protected]
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.)
should contact the UW-Extension Office (715-743-5121).
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.
4-H clover protected under 18 U.S.C. 707
4-H Leaders Federation Executive Board
Adults Barb Finkelson 715-229-4494 Marla Lampi 715-229-2488 Heather Durrstein 715-267-4673 Susan Stiemann 715-267-6944 Judy Morrow 715-743-2885 Matt Jorgensen 715-743-6965 Youth Shayne Hanson 715-669-7351 Kathryn Lampi 715-229-2488 Shania Gorton 715-255-8274 Aarica Humke 715-267-6500 Nathan Stiemann 715-267-6944 Jessica Quicker 715-743-4396
The University of Wisconsin Extension provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in education, programming and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, gender/sex, creed, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or parental, arrest
or conviction record or veteran status.
La Universidad de Wisconsin-Extensión proporciona acción afirmativa e igualdad de oportunidades en educación, programas y empleo, para todas las personas calificadas, sin tener en cuenta raza, color, sexo, credo, discapacidad, religión, nacionalidad de origen, ascendencia, edad, orientación
sexual, gravidez o paternidad, historial de detención o condena o estado de veterano de guerra.
4-H INVITATIONAL SHOOT RESULTS
Once again we had an exceptional turnout for the 4-H
Invitational Shoot that was held on April 27 at the
Neillsville Gun Club. Clark County participants were:
Kalvin Lara, Thorp Pine Valley
1st Plinker Silhouette
4th Plinker .177 Pellet Air Rifle
8th Archery Freestyle
5th Wildlife Identification
Emma Lara, Thorp Pine Valley
3rd Plinker Silhouette
5th Plinker .177 Pellet Air Rifle
8th Wildlife Identification
Zander Hanson, Christie Mounders
2nd Unlimited Air Rifle Silhouette
6th Sporter .177 Pellet Air Rifle
6th Barebow
7th Wildlife Identification
Damian Pogodzinski, Thorp Pine Valley
7th Sporter Air Rifle Silhouette
9th Sporter .177 Pellet Air Rifle
9th Wildlife Identification
Waylan Neisius, Thorp Pine Valley
4th Hunter .22 Silhouette
6th Sporter Air Rifle Silhouette
7th .22 Rifle
11th Archery Freestyle
3rd Wildlife Identification
Congratulations and job well done on representing
Clark County.
If you would like more information on the 4-H
Invitational Shoot please contact our office or one of the
above participants.