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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
Stacey Bennett
Chanda Engel
Karen Hottman
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
HOLY MOLY it is already Spring Break 2010 folks!! You all know what that
means - we are officially into spring now, and the weather is certainly reflecting
that. Keep that in mind and be sure to pay attention to your animals to make
sure they are adapting to the change in seasons as they should. If you notice
anything that is not quite right about your animals, be sure to contact your club
leader or a veterinarian for advice and do the best you can to take care of your
animals. Remember that healthy critters are the ones that will grow the most
and perform the best.
As this newsletter is reaching you after spring break, I hope that you all have enjoyed your time to refresh yourselves and recuperate for the last run until summer vacation. Most of you are well into your projects already, so as things get
busy for you this time of year be sure to do your best to cut out some time to
commit to your project whatever it may be. I, for one, can’t wait until I see your
market animals at your spring weigh ins; I will try to make it to as many of them
as I can.
One other thing that I especially want to note here is regarding the new record
books for Klamath County 4-H. I certainly realize that a change in records
means a definite learning curve... If members, parents, or leaders have questions
please contact me so that I can help you out, whether that means an e-mail, a
phone call, or scheduling me for a club meeting.
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4-H PROJECT 2010: TAKE A STAND NOW, FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
WORLD FORESTRY CENTER, PORTLAND, APRIL 23RD AND 24TH
Youth in grades 7 – 12 are invited to participate in Activate Oregon Year 2010
Youth Summit for Sustainability. Through hands-on experiential learning that
emphasizes team-work, group participation, and simulations, youth from across
the region and state will come together to...
 Understand and expand their awareness of sustainability as it applies to
environmental, economic and social issues at the local level and beyond.
 Explore the concept of place and community, as well as the interdependency
of diverse communities upon each other.
 Collaborate with city and regional government, non-governmental organizations and other organizations to understand the political process and the
transfer of youth voice and ideas into action and results.
 Investigate diverse and often conflicting messages as they relate to sustainability and gain critical skills in evaluating information and research.
 Develop both personal and team sustainability action plans designed for immediate engagement in their local communities as well as long-term steps at
the regional and state level.
 Explore careers and academic programs in the fields of sustainability Enjoy a
variety of recreation, group movement, dance, workshops, media and art.
Learn more at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/metro4h
SPECIAL FUNDING FOR RURAL 4-H YOUTH: There is no charge for 4-H’ers from
rural communities in Oregon. Meals, transportation, and lodging provided.
Transportation scholarships and host family stays are available for teams of
youth from rural Oregon communities. If you would like more information on
these scholarships, please contact Maureen Hosty at [email protected] or visit our website at www.4hwildlifestewards.org
and click on Oregon programs.
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Klamath Shooting Sports News
Our shooting sports and outdoor recreation program in Klamath County is growing quite well. Please join us all in welcoming our new shooting sports leaders
on board this year: Marta Potucek, Amy Swindler, Vicki Swindler, Elden Kollmar,
Katie Feinauer, Lori Fernlund, Candy Burt, and Dale Burt. The state shooting
sports leader training will be in Grants Pass on April 16-18 and after that these
folks will hit the ground running.
A new club (4-Shots 4-H Club) has been established and is beginning to take
form. This club is in its infancy and offers archery, pistol, rifle, and shotgun
projects so jump on board with them and help this club be grand. Contact Katie
Feinauer at [email protected] for meeting times and other information.
The next archery shoot will be April 1st, please contact Marta Potucek at
[email protected] for more information.
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Oregon 4-H Archery Mail-In Tournament Results - January 2010
Congratulations to the following Klamath County 4-H Members in the Golden
Archers club:
Bare Bow, Class 3
20th Haley McInnis
Freestyle, Class 8
1st—Michael Barrett
5th—Hailey Potucek
7th—Gunnar Foster
9th—Holly Smith
14th—Domonick Hayes
15th—Brody Rowland
16th—Nicholas Lindenburger 24th—Josh Mynear
17th—Hayley Mynear
31st—Jake Fitzgerald
21st—Drake Cox
34th—Shawn Wheelock
34th—Taylor Mynear
Freestyle, Class 12
Freestyle, Class 11
2nd—Brandon Dean
5th—Darrel Gardner
1st—Devin Hammond
7th—Tyler Wehde
5th—Dayne Joachim
11th—Noelle Rose
9th—Michael Barrett
14th—Shareen Zuspan
20th—Caleb McInnis
Oregon 4-H Archery Mail-In Tournament Results - February 2010
Congratulations to the following Klamath County 4-H Members in the Golden
Archers club:
Bare Bow, Class 3
10th Haley McInnis
Freestyle, Class 11
1st—Darrel Gardner
2nd—Devon Hammond
Freestyle, Class 8
4th—Dayne Joachim
4th—Tyler Wehde
1st—Holly Smith
8th—Jake Fitzgerald
3rd—Hailey Potucek
10th—Caleb McInnis
5th—Gunnar Foster
10th—Nicholas Lindenburger 16th—Josh Mynear
20th—Shareen Zuspan
14th—Hayley Mynear
25th—Shawn Wheelock
15th—Drake Cox
33rd—Blake Preston
18th—Taylor Mynear
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Freestyle, Class 12
2nd—Brandon Dean
3rd—Brandon Grant
6th—Noelle Rose
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International Exchange Program
Last year Klamath County was fortunate enough to get to host three youth from
out-of-country through the 4-H International Exchange Program: one young lady
from Norway, a young lady from Japan, and also a young man from Japan. Each
one of these delegates from their respective countries had a wonderful time with
their host families in Klamath County. For 2010 we would like to see Klamath
County host three delegates this year, and for that we need 4-H families interested in taking in an exchange youth for a month over the course of the summer.
This is a program that deserves time and attention - so we would love to bring a
person on to help us coordinate this effort. We are seeking an energized and invigorated volunteer to help us with this program. This is an unpaid position
with OSU and Klamath County 4-H; however your travel expenses in relation to
the program would be covered. If you are interested in either coordinating this
program or hosting an international youth (or know someone who might be)
please contact Jed at 541-883-7131.
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4-H Inter-State Exchange
Kathy Lamb, leader for Harper County 4-H Exchange Program in Anthony, KS is
interested in exchanging with a county in Oregon. Here is a little information
about the group in Kansas:
The group is located in the South Central part of Kansas, about 45 miles
SW of Wichita. The group of 4-Hers are very anxious to meet new people
and make new friends and are interested in exchanging with a county in
Oregon. The group finished their 4th Exchange and is looking for another
group to exchange with for the 2010 & 2011 year. They would like to
travel in July 2010 and host in July 2011. They have a group of about six
kids from the ages of 13 – 18, and are trying to recruit more at this time.
Some of the activities offered in Kansas on past exchanges: Dinner Theatre and "Talking Tombstones - A town full of cowboy & bank robbery
history. While there we attended the "Talking Tombstones" of historical
characters and a dinner theatre about the history of the town; Lake Afton
Observatory - Astronomy, Telescopes, etc.; Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial - Toby Keith Restaurant, Water Taxi, Shopping; Hutchinson Underground Salt Mine Museum, Kansas Cosmosphere (Astronaut & Space
Museum), & Dinner at an Amish Restaurant; Salt Plains - Dig for Salt
Crystals; Picnics, BBQ's, Chuckwagon Supper, Ice Cream Party & outside
movie under the stars.
There is a web page of the past exchanges if you would like to check
them out at http://www.harper.ksu.edu. Go to the 4-H button on the left
and then to 4-H Programs on left hand side.
If anyone in Klamath County is interested in this please let Jed know ASAP so
that a plan can be made.
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4-H Rendezvous at the Ranch
Infusing older youth leadership in Klamath and Lake County
Saturday, May 1st Sunday, May 2nd
Held at Aspen Ridge Resort
(outside of Bly)
www.aspenrr.com
The Oregon 4-H program is full of opportunities to travel, try new things, learn
new skills and make life long friends. The Klamath & Lake County 4-H
programs want their members to take advantage of everything 4-H has to offer
and make their 4-H experience all it can be. 7th - 10th grade 4-H members are
invited to attend the Rendezvous at the Ranch where they will explore their
options, better prepare themselves for success and work to build a youth
leadership core for the Klamath & Lake County 4-H programs...all while having
a ton of fun!
Make plans to attend, you don’t want to miss out!
Interested teens should contact your county’s Extension Office for an
application. Applications are due Friday, April 12th. Members who are selected
to attend will be responsible for a $20 fee.
OSU KBREC
3328 Vandenberg Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-7131
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Out-of-County Summer Opportunities
Multnomah and Washington County 4-H are pleased to announce their 2010
camping season is open to all 4-H members across Oregon. These camps combine
exciting, hands-on learning, science inquiry and stewardship with fun activities that
inspire and engage children of all ages at a very affordable price. Our theme for
2010 is Healthy Kids, Healthy Planet. We hope you will join us!
Mar 26-28
May 15-16
June 25-26
July 12-16
July 19-23
Aug 3-7
Aug 9-13
Aug 16-20
Family Camp
Teen Counselors
Ocean Discovery
Eagle Trek
Farm and Garden
Wildlife Stewards
Farm and Garden
Super Science
$55/$45(< 5 free)
Free
$70/person
$275/person
$125 (Day only)
$275
$125 (Day only
$275
youth & adults
15-18y
youth & adults
9-13y
6-13y
8-13y
6-13y
8-13y
4-H Center, Salem
4-H Center, Salem
Beverly Beach State Park
Beverly Beach State Park
SE Portland
4-H Center, Salem
SE Portland
4-H Center, Salem
Contact Maureen Hosty from the Multnomah County Extension 4-H Youth
Development for more information at 503-916-6075 or
[email protected].
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Market Livestock Information
Jed will be instructing a market hog selection clinic on Wednesday,
April 28 at 5:30 p.m. If you have not yet selected your pig, or even
if you have, plan to join this informative mini-clinic.
May 21 – 27, 2010 ........ Market Swine Weigh-In Dates
 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
You must have a completed Klamath County 4-H Swine Division Bill of Sale with
your animal at spring weigh-in. Additionally, you will need to pay $5 per pig for
the cost of ear tags & other health care that will be administered at that time.
Jed will be instructing a market lamb selection clinic on Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. If you have not yet selected your lamb,
or even if you have, plan to join this informative mini-clinic.
June 1, 2010 ...... Market Goat & Sheep Weigh-In Date
 Tuesday, June 1 - 4:30 p.m. - Fairgrounds
June 1, 2010 ------------- Market Goat & Sheep Possession Deadline
The lambs need to be shorn, with bills of sale, health papers, place of origin, etc.
All papers will be checked.
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Spring into Spring
There are several things to think about in preparing your animals for spring. For
all animals it is a good time to review your vaccinations and de-worming
schedule and be sure everything is up-to-date. You can view an Oregon State
University Extension publication at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/4h/4
-h140.pdf that is targeted toward market animals but also has some good
information pertinent to any livestock with management steps to take to keep
your animals healthy.
Here are a few items to keep in mind:
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Observe animals’ behavior for general health
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Grooming to help animals shed winter coats
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Trim hooves or nails if necessary
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Careful transition to spring pasture
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Access to clean, fresh water and feed
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Continued shelter for ranging temperatures and precipitation
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Don’t allow manure to build up in stalls, pens, or other areas
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Walk pastures and corral areas to check for safety hazards
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Fly control as the weather continues to warm
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Watch for external parasites such as ticks
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Careful transition to increased exercise
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Observe animal’s attitude when working with them - sometimes spring
weather brings out the naughty side!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about your animals, don’t
hesitate to call Jed, Chanda Engel, your club leader or veterinarian.
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2010 Western Regional 4-H Leader's Forum
A Western Regional 4-H Leader's Forum is hosted
by one of the 13 Western states each spring. For
those of you who have not been to a Western
Regional 4-H Forum you can only imagine what a
high quality educational and fellowship event it
is for the 4-H community. It will be Washington
State 's privilege to host 500 of their closest 4-H
friends from across the 13 western states,
western Canada and the Pacific territories for the
2011 Western Regional 4-H Forum. The
Washington State 4-H Advisory Board decided to host the Forum on a cruise!
Yes indeed that's right - we are Cruising to Excellence in May 2011. More details
will be available as this exciting adventure unfolds. This will be a first time ever
4-H experience! Get your passport and mark your calendar for May 2011!
Katie Feinauer, from Fort Klamath, attended this year’s Western Regional 4-H
Leader's Forum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She says: “It was a lasting educational experience! I attended several seminars from Community Service Projects
to Team Building Skills and came back with a plethora of ideas how to aid our
program. Most enjoyable was the Community Service Projects seminar where I
learned projects about sending packages to the overseas military personnel and
how to make tie-pillows and tie-quilts for the orphanages and shelters in the
area. Getting up and moving in the Team Building seminar was quite educational, and to see and participate with a group of full-grown adults making fools
of ourselves was quite entertaining and physically challenging! The WRLF 2011
on a cruise sounds like an absolute kick and I cannot wait to get there!”
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Earth Day April 22, 2010: Dispel Myths about Agriculture
You are invited and encouraged to join a team effort of educating the general
public about food and fiber production and possibly dispelling a few of the
myths surrounding agriculture. The goal is to put forth a unified positive
message about food and fiber production and good stewardship of the land.
The unified effort would take place on Earth Day (April 22, 2010). We are asking
all those involved in food and fiber production and rangeland management to
compose a short message of your choice – it does not have to be long – and
spread it widely on Earth Day, April 22, 2010. Send this message to your entire
e-mail contact list and social media friends through face book, twitter, blogs or
text messaging. The method you choose to contact your city dwelling friends,
relatives or acquaintances is not important. Just include a few points about the
industry, its importance to the economy, the industries’ value of hard work and
family, our stewardship of water, the land and air, and / or the great nutrition
and healthfulness of the product we produce – beef. The most effective message
would be for you to tell your personal story, then send it electronically to
everyone you know.
It is suggested you keep this message short and to the point. Long and windy
messages lose the reader. Make every effort to be positive and accurate. Look
in the April issue of Beef Magazine and online at http://beefmagazine.com/ for
sample letters to model your notes from as well as several internet sites
containing accurate and positive information about agriculture. Visit
http://beefmagazine.com/ to glean information for your personal letters to your
social media friends.
If we all work together, we have the ability to make this effort successful. The
key is for everyone to actively participate in getting the word out. How about it
– are you willing to join the team with this Earth Day effort?
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Farm Expo 2010
Once again, February brought us the Farm Expo, an opportunity for the
community to get re-acquainted with our rich agricultural resources.
4th-graders from Klamath and Lake counties visited 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 and other important aspects of agriculture such as water and forestry
education and weed and pest control were also highlighted. Guests not only had
the chance to learn interesting facts about the various aspects of agriculture
represented, but also got to see heavy equipment up close.
We thank the members, leaders & parents who volunteered from the Spring Lake
Valley Community Club (John, Rebecca, Josiah, & Ben Kays; Leann, Andy, & Jeff
Meeds; Cheyenne, Hunter, & Shannon Reichert; Cherub, Carol, & Hannah
Speegle; Robbin, Kirstin, Robbie, & Thomas Volk; Johanna, Jacob, & Luke Morris;
Sanora & Carson Howe; Allison & Emily Unruh; Morgan Penhall; Blake Haigh;
Brennan Mestas; Jody Zepeda; and Desi Arellano), Twin Valley Sheep, and Joann
Gooch for not only sharing their knowledge with the public, but also for helping
to spread the good word about OSU Extension and the 4-H Youth Development
Program. The Farm Expo would not be the wonderful resource that it is without
dedicated volunteers!
Members of the Spring
Lake Valley Community
Club show off their animals
and milk moustaches!
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