January/February 2010
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Klamath County 4-H Department
Your 4-H Newsletter Has Arrived!!
4-H Staff
Jed Smith
Misty Buckley
[email protected]
[email protected]
Agents and Office Staff
Willie Riggs
Lori Fernlund
Patty Case
Stacy Bennett
Chanda Engel
Mary Pieper
Brian Charlton
Kristy Weidman
Susan Honea
Claudia Tosh
OSU Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center
3328 Vandenberg Rd., Klamath Falls, OR 97603
phone: (541) 883-7131 ● fax: (541) 883-4582
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/kbrec/
Agriculture, Home Economics, 4-H Youth, Forestry, Community Development, Energy, and
Extension Sea Grant programs. Oregon State University, United States Department of Agriculture, and Oregon counties cooperating. The Extension Service offers its programs and
materials equally to all people.
Jed’s Journal
It seems that mother nature cannot make up her mind whether winter
or spring has precedence! Aside from our early cold spell, it has been
an unusually warm winter. I am sure most of our 4-legged friends are
appreciating the unusually balmy weather; at least I know my horses
are enjoying this mild winter. My dog, however, seems to adamantly
disagree with the fair weather, she had a great time playing in the
snow while it lasted. I suppose we shall see how much pull she has in
high places to get more snow!
On to more serious business...the nicer weather certainly brings to
mind that spring will be upon us very soon, and with that brings an
increased rigor to our schedules. As you read through the newsletter
please take a minute to jot down some of the dates related to your
projects or interests beyond your specific program areas. Please feel
free to give me a call if you have some information or an event you
would like to share with the rest of the county. All 4-Hers are very
interested in the many good things contributed to the county
throughout the year.
As I have done in the last couple of newsletters, I will mention the
Intermediate and Senior member opportunities coming down the line
for Klamath County this year. Among them are:
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SWOJLA
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Klamath/Lake County Rendezvous at the Ranch
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Summer Conference 2010
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Youth exchange programs
All these opportunities are explained later in the newsletter. Contact
me and we can get you started in your chosen activity. I will close this
portion of the newsletter and bid you all well in the coming months.
JED
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Market Livestock Information
March 6 & 7, 2010 ........................................ Market Beef Weigh-In Dates
Saturday, March 6 - 10:00 a.m. through noon, Barrett Livestock
Saturday, March 6 - 1:30 p.m. through 3:00 p.m., Klamath
Livestock Auction
♦ Sunday, March 7 - time T.B.D., Bly
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May 21 – 27, 2010 ..................................... Market Swine Weigh-In Dates
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Friday, May 21 - Chiloquin, 3:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Ghan Ranch
Saturday, May 22 - Klamath Falls, 7:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. Fairgrounds
Sunday, May 23 - Bly, 6:00 through 8:00 p.m. - Valladao Ranch
Wednesday, May 26 - Bonanza, 3:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Bonanza School
Thursday, May 27 - Lost River, 3:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Lost River School
date you weigh-in.............................. Market Swine Possession Deadline
June 1, 2010 ................................... Market Goat & Sheep Weigh-In Date
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Tuesday, June 1 - 4:30 p.m. - Fairgrounds
The lambs need to be shorn, with bills of sale, health papers,
place of origin, etc. All papers will be checked.
June 1, 2010 .......................... Market Goat & Sheep Possession Deadline
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Klamath Shooting Sports News
With the growing Klamath County 4-H Shooting Sports and Outdoor
Recreation program there are a couple of things to note for 4-H
participants with an interest in the program:
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The Shooting Sports Leader Oregon Training will be April 16-18,
2010 in Grants Pass, Oregon. Mark your calendar now!
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The National 4-H Master Shooting Sports Train-the-Trainer
session will be May 10-15, 2010 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
If you are interested in helping this program succeed please give Jed a
call at 541-883-7131.
4-H Outdoor Skills Rendezvous
July 20-24, 2010, at the Oregon 4-H Center in Salem
The Oregon 4-H Outdoor Skill Rendezvous is a residential camping
opportunity for youth in grades 9 through 12 interested in enhancing
their proficiency in shooting sports, sport fishing, outdoor survival, and
challenge and adventure. Youth attending the Rendezvous can choose
from a menu of outdoor skill classes that include: safe and responsible
use of firearms, angling skills and tackle crafting, orienteering with
GPS and compass, outdoor survival skills, and much more!
The fee for the Outdoor Skills Rendezvous is $155 until May 1, 2010;
late registration is $180 between May 2- June1, 2010 .
Contact Jed Smith at 541-883-7131 or [email protected] for
registration forms and further details.
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Bridges and Maps
For those of you interested in modern mapping systems such as G.I.S.
(geographic information system) please take this opportunity to come
and learn as we create a map of our county 4-H program. That is just a
start, from there the sky is the limit. We can create maps of other
interest areas as well! The class will be Friday, February 12 from 9:00
a.m. - Noon.
Jed will also instruct a bridge-building class…come
in and build a bridge made out of various materials,
and learn a little about bridge design and construction. Please call and reserve a spot today; there will
be a $5.00 cost to cover provided materials. The
class will be Thursday, March 4 from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in the Extension Office Auditorium.
(Please note, this is a revised date & time.)
For either of these fun and educational hands-on opportunities call
Misty at 541-883-7131 and get on the list!
Equestrian Clinics
There will be a 4-H Ranch Horse cow work clinic on April 3, 2010 from
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the fairgrounds in the small arena. It is
mandatory that every 4-H'er planning on participating in the cow work
portion of the Ranch Horse program attend this clinic as there are
quite a few changes to the program this year.
Tentatively, there is a roping clinic planned for March 14, 2010 to be
held at Joe and Brenda Stickel’s. This will also be mandatory for any
4-H'er who is planning on participating in the roping portion of the
Ranch Horse program at fair. A definite time has not yet been set for
this clinic, so please keep in contact
with your 4-H leaders.
As more details become available,
further information on both of these
clinics will be provided.
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Food Preparation
& Mini Meal Contests
Friday April 23
& Saturday April 24, 2010
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Urban - Rural Exchange 2010
This year the inbound portion of the program, where the youth from
Portland come to Klamath County, will be March 18-22, 2010. The
outbound portion will take place April 21-25, 2010. This year the program is shaping up to be even better than before, with an amazing opportunity for the outbound program to be free for participants, excluding money for incidentals during the trip.
For the Inbound part taking place here, please help the program by
encouraging any farmers or ranchers you know to consider hosting a
couple of youth for the week.
For our youth that choose to go to Portland in April, the program will
be slightly more formal than before with many exciting endeavors
packed into the schedule. If you think this might interest you, please
call Jed at 541-883-7131. As we all know, many 4-H activities are more
expensive than they used to be, so take advantage of the times when
we are able to get the registration fees reduced or covered in full!
International Exchange Program
Last year Klamath County was fortunate enough to host three youth
from out-of-country through the 4-H International Exchange Program.
They were from Norway and Japan. Each one of these three delegates
from their respective countries had a wonderful time with their host
families in Klamath County. For 2010 we would like to host more delegates, and for that we need to hear from 4-H families interested in
hosting an exchange youth for a month this summer.
This is a program that deserves time and attention; we would love to
bring a person in to help us coordinate this effort. This is an unpaid
volunteer position with OSU and Klamath County 4-H, however your
travel expenses in relation to the program would be covered. We are
seeking an inspired and energized volunteer to help us with this
program. If you are interested in either hosting or coordinating, or if
you know someone who might be, please contact Jed at 541-883-7131.
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Farm Expo 2010
It is almost time again for the Farm Expo, an
opportunity for the community to get re-acquainted
with our rich agricultural resources.
On February 24 and 25, 4th-graders from Klamath and Lake counties
visit the John Hancock Event Center to taste locally grown foods and
have a hands-on learning time with animals such as pigs, sheep, goats,
beef & dairy cattle, small animals, and horses. Crops such as hay,
grains, potatoes, and mint will be highlighted along with the
ever-popular bee station where students can sample a honey stick!
Groups representing other important aspects of agriculture such as
water and forestry education and weed and pest control will also be
present to talk with visitors. Guests will learn interesting facts about
the various aspects of agriculture represented, but also will have the
chance to see heavy equipment up close. Other groups participating in
this year’s Farm Expo include Oregon State University Extension Master
Gardeners and the 4-H Youth Development program.
This FREE annual educational event is open to the public from 4:00 to
8:00 p.m. on February 24 so mark your calendars and plan to attend!
E-Mail
Do you get the e-mail update messages from the
Extension office? These messages are sent with
time-sensitive information that needs to go out between newsletters. If you are not getting these
messages and you would like to, send an e-mail to
[email protected] and ask to be added to the e-mail list!
Members & parents can have multiple e-mail addresses associated with
your name to help keep you informed.
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SALE BARN
LJM Arant Club Lambs
Leslie Garrett/Margaret Baker
541-883-1014 or 541-281-1275
Market hogs
John & Molly Fitzgerald
541-331-4427 or 541-331-3793
Duroc/York cross - two litters to choose from for fair!
You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are
doomed if you don't try.
- Beverly Sills
Ag in the Classroom
The purpose of Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is to help young
people gain a better understanding of agriculture, the source of our
food and fiber, and its impact on our economy and daily lives.
Learning about agriculture and its positive effect on the community
helps make today's students well-informed citizens tomorrow.
AITC was designed to provide curriculum, reference materials and
teaching aides to K-12 teachers throughout Oregon.
Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation is a science based,
politically impartial organization, having a proportionate membership
of agricultural and educational representatives. The Executive Board
directs the activities of the Foundation and approves all material before it becomes available for use.
Visit the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom website at http://
aitc.oregonstate.edu/index.htm for further information about this
wonderful program and suggest that your child’s teacher visit the
website if they are unfamiliar with all the program has to offer.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
State 4-H and 4-H Fair Scholarship Applications
due to the Klamath County 4-H office February 22, 2010
Over 15 college scholarships are available to Oregon 4-H members who
are seniors in high school and planning to attend college in fall 2010.
Applications must be signed by county 4-H agents prior to being
submitted to the State 4-H office. All applications must be received by
the State 4-H office no later than March 1, 2010. State 4-H Scholarship
Applications are located at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/state-4hscholarships. 4-H Fair Scholarship applications can be found at http://
oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/2009-state-fair-4h-scholarship-summary.
All applications are now available in an online fillable format, however
all applications must be submitted in hard copy, not electronically. So
don’t wait, log on to these websites and review the selection criteria.
If you do not have internet access or have a slow connection, please
call our office and we’ll make our computer available to you.
“We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to
start a thing. Action always generates inspiration.
Inspiration seldom generates action.”
- Frank Tibolt
Fair Theme Contest
What is this year’s fair theme? Well...that might be
up to you! The Klamath County Fairgrounds is
asking 4-H Clubs for ideas. Put your thinking caps on
and start jotting down ideas. Details including
submission deadline & prizes will be sent to the club
leaders in the near future.
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SWOJLA
Does the acronym sound strange to you? This is the Southwest Oregon
Junior Leaders Association. This year’s retreat will be held at a camp
facility in Coos County. It is a wonderful opportunity for Klamath
County youth to meet and interact with friendly 4-H’ers from west of
our county line. Other counties involved with this youth retreat will be
Curry, Coos, Douglas, Jackson, and Josephine Counties.
This retreat is very unique because a majority of the classes or sessions
are taught by senior 4-H members rather than adults. Along with that,
a select few delegates from the counties are given the privilege to take
an active role by participating in the planning committee for the next
year’s event. Klamath County is currently looking for youth to
represent us at the SWOJLA retreat March 23-26, 2010. If you are the
motivated delegate we are looking for, or you are simply interested in
attending with a less active role, please do not hesitate to contact Jed
at 541-883-7131 for the application.
Klamath and Lake Counties Rendezvous at the Ranch
Here is a Senior 4-H member activity right in our own back yard!
Klamath and Lake County 4-H have teamed up to bring you an all new
retreat for older 4-H youth. The event will be held at Aspen Ridge Resort outside of Bly right here in Klamath County. This retreat will be
fun and exciting as well as a great way to get to know some of your
neighboring county 4-H counterparts. Youth will get to stay in cabins
on the resort, and take part in a number of hands-on learning opportunities directed towards youth leadership. The instructors will be OSU
Extension Agents, Youth Development Specialists, and Collegiate 4-H
members, all bringing a wealth of knowledge and opportunity.
Unlike many of the other retreats offered, the Rendezvous at the Ranch
will be quite affordable at only $20. There will be a total of 18
members chosen to attend this event so return your application right
away to the Klamath County Extension office. Applications will be
available at the counter or on our website.
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4-H Enrollment
Returning members now have until February 19, 2010 to re-enroll and
maintain eligibility to compete at fair; however the fee is adjusted as
follows:
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The family cap of $60 is removed, each member must be paid
for in full;
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Enrollments received from January 21-February 19, 2010 will be
$40/member;
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We will no longer be able to offer enrollment scholarships to
returning members this year.
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After February 19, 2010 re-enrollment is closed and only new
members will be allowed to enroll.
New members may enroll through March 26, 2010. The enrollment fee
for new members is $30 per member. If new members need
enrollment fee assistance, please ask them to contact the Extension
office. We all know that many families in our communities are facing
financial difficulty this year; please do not let this become an obstacle
to enrolling. The 4-H program is full of amazing opportunities for
personal growth as well as the potential for college scholarships. If
you or anybody else you know would like to enroll in 4-H but needs
assistance to help pay the enrollment fee at this time, please don’t
hesitate to apply for a scholarship and submit your application to the
Extension Office. It is confidential and nobody will be turned away
from the program due to an inability to pay.
The Adventures of
FLAT LUCKY
Have you heard of Flat Stanley? Now it is time to meet Flat
Lucky! Download Flat Lucky at http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/flatlucky, cut him out, take him to interesting places, and chronicle your
adventures using a digital camera. Share your photos by uploading it
to Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flat-Lucky-Oregon-4H/293550755041 or e-mailing it to [email protected].
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Activate Oregon Youth Summit 2010:
Youth Voice & Youth Action
Sunday, March 28 – Tuesday, March 30, 2010
University Place and Conference Center
(310 SW Lincoln St.) Portland, Oregon
Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2010
Scholarship Applications Due: 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010
$155 Full Conference Registration Fee, including: 2 nights lodging,
program materials, meals (Sunday evening dinner; Monday breakfast,
lunch, dinner; Tuesday breakfast).
See more information, and the registration form, at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/know-your-government.
New Record Books
As many of you have heard, Klamath County 4-H will be using a new
record book system this year. Some things will stay the same; some
will be new or updated.
The permanent record will not change. The permanent record is a
state-level form that is a required part of your complete record book. If
you apply for state 4-H scholarships you will need this permanent
record, so we will be using it as well.
The main portion of your record books that will change is the project
record(s). The front and back of this form where you list your project
commitments for the year and review the project highlights will be incorporated into a new document called the “4-H Member’s Business
Plan.” This will be a document that can be completed on your computer, or completed by hand; either method will be equally acceptable.
Jed will be leading two 3-part training sessions. The first series starts
February 10. The second series starts March 10. Please see the 4-H
calendar for dates & times. These trainings will be exceptionally
helpful for club leaders, but leaders, parents, and members are all
welcome to attend.
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