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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
Claudia Tosh
Brian Charlton
Jewel Haskins
Stacey Bennett
Chanda Engel
Patty Case
Karen Hottman
Jordan Rainwater
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/
Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Family and Community Health, 4-H Youth, Forestry
& Natural Resources, and Extension Sea Grant programs. Oregon State University, United
States Department of Agriculture, and Klamath County cooperating. The Extension Service
offers its programs and materials equally to all people.
Jed’s Journal
Well crew it is spring time and rapidly heading towards summer time
and fair time again. Wait just one minute, did I say “spring?” Excuse
me...late, late winter or…
At any rate, very soon school will be out and everyone will be diligently
working and playing in some manner; whether it be work for
compensation or chores around home and/or 4-H and FFA project
work. Remember to try to keep yourself scheduled so that you can
devote the important much-needed time to your respective projects. If
you have livestock (this is for horses as well) be mindful of the time of
year and watch the roughage intake and green pasture. For those
working on family and home science-type projects, once school is out
perhaps that will allow you the perfect opportunity to master your
culinary or creative task.
Just this past week I was privileged to attend the Western Regional 4-H
Leaders Forum (WRLF) hosted by Washington State University 4-H
aboard the cruise ship ms Westerdam. I have to say to all of the 4-H
members and leaders in the county: just look where 4-H might one day
land you. It was a wonderful chance to share thoughts and ideas of a
4-H nature with volunteers and faculty from the western states as well
as a few from the eastern part of our country. Combine that with the
dynamic cross section of people from other nations around the globe
on the ship as well and the great Alaskans and Canadians we met along
the way while on shore and it was simply a magnificent way to spend a
week. I suppose the message that I would hope you might glean from
sharing my trip with you is that we all open our minds to what we
might gain by interacting outside our inner circle in the 4-H world.
Reach up and reach out, it is all part of making the best better.
Certainly I was not alone as an Oregonian on the ship; all told there
were about 60 volunteers and faculty from across our fine state plus
our spouses and children for those brought family members. Lake
County, our neighbor to the east, was represented by their agent Jamie
Davis. Jamie and I teamed up with the Lincoln County agent and taught
a couple of classes while on board and certainly we learned as much
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from the volunteers and faculty in the audience as they may have
learned from us.
For those that might be interested in looking into an upcoming WRLF,
you will want to start planning. Here is a look at where the next two
years will be:
WRLF 2012 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
WRLF 2013 - Honolulu, Hawaii
Save up those pennies and consider attending one of these; I am quite
certain you will not be disappointed. Enjoy your spring and I will see
you around the county!!
JED
“The great use of life is to spend it for something
that outlasts it.”
- William James
2011 44--H Summer Conference
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Thanks to the generosity of several donors, we do have
funds available to provide scholarships for several people
to attend 4-H Summer Conference. Depending upon the number of
interested applicants, we have funds available to pay for at least half
and possibly more of the registration fees for Klamath County youth.
Please don’t be shy - ask us about attending!
There is also a need for adult chaperones and the scholarship funds
can be used to help pay for the adult registration fees as well. Please
turn the page for more information about the class offerings.
For more information, visit http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/4h-summer-conference
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This school year is almost over and summer will soon be upon us.
Summer Conference is an amazing annual event planned for June 2225, 2011. Join 300 other Oregon 4-H members for a week of adventure
on the main campus of OSU. There are fun workshops, interesting
tours and trips to participate in throughout the week.
Registration is open NOW, and event scholarships are available!
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Join us for the 2011 4-H Summer Conference
June 22-25
Registration ends June 1. Late fees are assessed after
June 1, and absolutely no registration will be accepted after
June 10. Classes are assigned on a first come-first served
basis, so get your registration in early! Registration forms
must be turned in to your county Extension office.
Classes Include:
A "Capitol" Experience
Ambassador Training
Animal Anatomy
Animal Science Tour
Athletic Tour
Basket Weaving
Braided Friendship Bracelets
Buying the Right Horse
Checkbook Mechanics
Climbing the Walls
Club Officers
Creative Centerpieces
Cut That Meat!
Dog Agility
Dresses for Africa
Engineering Tour
Farm & NORPAC Tour
Finley & Hazelnut Hill
Fire is Cool
Fly Casting, Fly Tying
Fly Fishing at EE Wilson
Forest Discovery Hike
Gourmet Burgers
Hand-Made Books
Hippology
Ice Cream and Ice Breakers
Impromptu Speaking
Improv Like a Pro
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Japanese Stab-stitched Journals
Juggling
Knit or Crochet
Line Dancing
Logging Tour
Manicure Magic
Mind Spa
Needle Felting
Needs, Wants, and Budgeting
Oregon Wildlife Discovery
Personalized Picture Frames
Raptors: Hunters of the Sky
Real World Skills 101
Reconstructed T-Shirts
Salsa
Saunas and Sushi
Shrimp on the Barbie
Slithering Pets
Soccer
Swedish Weaving
Swing Dancing
Switzerland in Oregon
Thank You Cards
Vet School Tour
Wings of Wonder
Yoga
...AND THAT’S NOT ALL!
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Market Swine Weigh-In
May 20 – 26, 2011
 Friday, May 20 - Chiloquin, 3:30 p.m.
through 6:00 p.m. - Ghan Ranch
 Saturday, May 21 - Klamath Falls, 7:00
a.m. through 11:00 a.m. - Fairgrounds
 Sunday, May 22 - Bly, 5:30 through 7:30 p.m. - Valladao Ranch
 Wednesday, May 25 - Bonanza, 3:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Bonanza School
 Thursday, May 26 - Lost River, 3:30 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. Lost River School
date you weigh-in .............................. Market Swine Possession Deadline
Klamath County 4-H Scholarships
The following are the scholarships offered to Klamath County 4-H
members through the Klamath County Leaders Association:
Robert Burleigh Jr. Memorial 4-H Scholarship............................Livestock
High Memorial Scholarship ........................................................Livestock
Michael Howard Memorial Scholarship ........................................... Horse
Matthew Hubbard.......................................... Open 4-H, FFA Scholarship
Wild Horse Scholarship ................................................................... Horse
Dog Scholarship
Home Economics/Expressive Arts Scholarship
Small Animal Scholarship.......................... Poultry, Rabbits, Cavies, Goats
Applications will be sent directly to graduating seniors and
will also be provided to high school guidance counselors for
distribution. All applications and related support materials
listed above need to be delivered to the Klamath County
Extension office by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 25, 2011.
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The Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center, in conjunction with
Lake County Extension, will once again offer the Tractor Safety and
Operations Certification Course.
IT’S THE LAW!
If you are looking for summer work outside the family farm or ranch,
and you are between the ages of 14 and 17, then you need this card to
operate farm equipment. Even if you are working for the family
business, this class provides valuable training of the safe and correct
operation of farm equipment.
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No family makes too much for
Healthy Kids. Even middle-income
families may qualify for coverage
on a sliding scale. For example, a
family of four can earn as much as
$67,200 per year and may qualify
for the low-cost option.
Healthy Kids covers all the health care kids need, including:
 Doctor visits and preventative care
 Medical, dental and vision care
 Prescriptions and durable medical equipment
 Mental health and chemical dependency services
Once enrolled, coverage lasts for at least one full year and can be
renewed so long as the child is still eligible. No child will be put on a
waiting list or turned away due to a pre-existing condition.
To be eligible, a child must be uninsured, under the age of 19, live in
Oregon, and be a legal resident. Family income will determine whether
the child qualifies for the no-cost, low-cost or full-cost option.
Visit http://oregonhealthykids.gov for details!
Collegiate 4-H
The OSU Collegiate 4-H Chapter began in 1929 and has a long and
proud history at Oregon State University. In 2000 the club earned the
national club of the year award in the new club division.
The club is a community service-based and social club housed out of
the 4-H Youth Development Department of the College of Education.
Collegiate 4-H provides them a unique way to stay involved with the
4-H program through our motto, “sharing to continue, continuing to
share.”
Experience in Collegiate 4-H is often cited as a significant contributor
to the success of members after college. Many Collegiate 4-H alumni
say that what they learned in 4-H helped them get their first job or into
the graduate or vet school of their choice.
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Garrett and Driessen
4-H Club Lamb Sale...May 21st
Our 4-H club lambs this year are some of the best market lambs we
have had and the quality goes deep. We have kept the price at $150.00
to make it affordable to all 4-H members. The barn will be open at
11:00 a.m. on Saturday May 21st, but you are welcome to stop by and
view the lambs now. Please call Leslie Garrett at 541-810-2978 or
Deena Driessen at 541-281-4133 if you have any questions or would
like to come out and view the lambs before May 21st.
Nice starter flock
Suffolk and Suffolk/Hamp ewes, lambs, and a fairly well
behaved ram! All are backyard easy-to-handle sheep for
beginners. Call Mary at 884-6089.
Market Lamb & Market Goat
Weigh-In Information
The weigh-in will be held at the Klamath County Fairgrounds the
evening of May 31, 2011. Remember that this date is also the
possession date for your project animals. There will be a $5 per youth
fee that goes into the Sheep Division funding stream for the ear tags
and other services rendered at the scales.
The weigh-in schedule is as follows:
Twin Valley
4:00 p.m.
FFA
4:30 p.m.
Stateline 4-H
4:45 p.m.
Klamath Basin Livestock
5:00 p.m.
CCSC
5:15 p.m.
Poe Valley Community Club
5:45 p.m.
All goats follow Poe Valley Community Club
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Small Animal Workshop
June 4th, 2011
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m.
Extension Office Auditorium
This small animal workshop will include an
experienced member from each of the four
divisions of small animals: Rabbit, Cavy, Poultry,
and Pigeon giving a demonstration of a health
check and what may be expected for a
showmanship class.
This is going to be a lot of fun where all the small
animal groups can come together, get to know each other, and ask
questions before fair.
Some materials will be handed out to help study up before fair.
If you’d like to attend, you can choose to bring your animal to the
clinic or just come and watch. Please only bring the animal you plan on
using at fair for showmanship to practice with if you choose to bring
an animal.
If you have any questions about participating, watching,
or attending please feel free to call Brittany Thompson,
Leader of the Long Ears and Short Tails 4-H Club and
host of this fun day at 541-591-3762 or by e-mail at
[email protected]. Additionally,
reservations would be appreciated for planning!
2011 Oregon State Fair
dates to know…
August 19 – 23: State Horse Fair
August 26 – September 5: State Fair
Check for updates as they are available at
http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/state-fair
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Swine Jeopardy
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
OSU Extension Auditorium
Jordin Scholer is hosting a swine jeopardy game show for her Henley
High School senior project. The goal of this project is to educate 4-H
youth about the swine industry and provide education that can be
applied to their current animal project. This jeopardy event should
further prepare members for the showmanship competition questions a
judge may ask at the Klamath County Fair. The project is also intended
to give kids tips about the proper care and responsibility needed to
correctly provide for an animal that will eventually be eaten by the
consumer. The game of Jeopardy will bring a fun aspect to the learning
that comes along with it and prizes of feed and show supplies will be
given to first and second place in each age division. This project will
benefit members in grades 4 - 12.
This event is free to all 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the swine
project. Information Sources to study before the event are:
 PQA (Pork Quality Assurance Manual)
 Meat Advancement booklet (part of 4-H record book)
 4-H Swine Project Publication PNW 330 (A Pacific Northwest
Extension Publication by OSU, WSU and Univ of Idaho); July 2002
 4-H Circular 134R Swine Resource Handbook (for Marketing and
Breeding Projects) © OH State University, 2001
Snacks will be provided at the competition and the most important rule
is to HAVE FUN!
Entries are due by June 20, 2011. For
complete rules, if you have questions, or to
enter a team, please contact Jordin Scholer
at 541-205-2072 or [email protected].
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2011 Klamath County Fair Theme
Can you believe it? It will be here before
you know it!!
Entries for 4-H/FFA are due to the
OSU Klamath Basin Research & Extension
Center (Extension Office) by 5:00 P.M. on
Tuesday, June 21. No exceptions will be
granted unless prior arrangements are
made.
The premium guides should be ready soon but we don’t have a date
yet. We will let you know as soon as they are here.
We have good news regarding the State Fair
2011 Foods and Presentations Contests!
Through the selfless dedication of several county 4-H faculty, the 4-H
foods contests and presentations at the Oregon State Fair for 2011
have been reinstated. A group of 4-H
volunteers and 4-H staff members from several
counties will coordinate the contests this year,
since the state 4-H office does not have enough
resources. Their goal is to keep the contest
process running as close to normal as possible,
but there will be a few modifications. Please
stay tuned to updates from our office as we
receive further details.
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LINN-BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LIVESTOCK JUDGING CLINIC
JULY 5 TH & 6 TH
It has been a tradition at LBCC to organize and implement a summer
livestock judging clinic. LBCC is passionate about the livestock judging
program and the long-term benefits that students gain from
participating in this activity.
This year’s clinic will focus on the importance of oral reasons and the
necessary classroom time to establish an effective foundation. We will
meet at Linn-Benton Community College (F-104, Forum Building at east
end of campus) on Tuesday and will rotate through two sessions where
time will be spent formatting and presenting competitive oral reasons.
Tuesday late afternoon and Wednesday will feature live animal
evaluation at the Linn County Fairgrounds, focusing on current industry
trends. Linn-Benton Community College will provide lunch for
participants on Wednesday.
Content: Discussions on industry trends (market & breeding) in beef,
sheep, goats and swine. Utilizing EPD’s and alternative
performance measures in animal selection for all species.
Effective use of contemporary terminology and the
organization and delivery of oral reasons.
Cost:
$50.00 per person (youth and adults) INCLUDES: Classroom
instruction, hands on evaluation experience, progressive
terminology, and sample reasons from past and current
LBCC Livestock Judging Team members and lunch on
Wednesday.
Note: Please complete the pre-registration and
send payment by June 24th.
If you are interested in this great clinic, please
call Jed or Misty at 541-883-7131 for the
registration materials.
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Congratulations, Graduates!
You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who'll decide where to go.
~Dr. Seuss
Congratulations to all 4-H members who are graduating this year. We
wish you safe celebrations and safe travels as you enjoy your summer,
move out of town for summer employment or to begin your time at
college.
We trust that your years in 4-H have given you experiences that will
serve you well wherever life may take you. Further, we hope that you
will consider staying with the 4-H program as an adult volunteer leader.
Natural Resource Career Science 4-H Camp
June 27-30, 2011
At Lake Creek Youth Camp in Logan Valley, Grant County, Oregon
For youth who have completed grades 6-9
Cost: $60.00, Scholarships Available
Eight to ten campers are housed in a rustic A-frame cabin with a
counselor and adult chaperone. The boys are in one area and the girls
are in another area. Each has their own bath/restroom facility.
Campers eat in a family style setting.
Activities: Learn about Careers & Activities in Wildlife Biology,
Archeology, Hydrology, Geology, Fisheries, Water Quality, Outdoor
skills & safety, as well as learn about outdoor recreational
opportunities such as campfires, hiking, trail riding, archery, cultural
beading, fly tying & star gazing.
Contact: Grant County Extension at 541-575-1911.
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Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1)
According to a press release from the Oregon Department
of Agriculture, a recent outbreak of the neurological form
of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) traced to a horse show in
Utah has also been reported in Oregon. EHV-1 has been
confirmed in neighboring western states as well.
Dr. Don Hansen, state veterinarian, has alerted a statewide network of
veterinarians about the disease, asking them to work with their equine
clients to develop plans that can help prevent EHV-1 in their horses and
to report any potential cases. EHV-1 is not transmissible to people, but
it is a serious disease of horses that can cause respiratory, neurologic
disease and death. The most common way for EHV-1 to spread is
by direct horse-to-horse contact. The virus can also spread through the
air, contaminated equipment, clothing, and hands.
Symptoms include fever, decreased coordination, nasal discharge, urine
dribbling, loss of tail tone, hind limb weakness, leaning against a wall
or fence to maintain balance, lethargy, and the inability to rise. While
there is no cure, the symptoms of the disease may be treatable.
“Strict biosecurity measures and hygiene practices are likely to be more
effective than widespread vaccination in reducing the risk of acquiring
infection because available EHV-1 vaccines do not seem to protect
against this virus strain,” says Hansen. “With many horses and their
owners traveling to shows and competitions in the days and weeks to
come, it is important to take potential risks into consideration and use
caution.”
Biosecurity tips include:
 Do not haul a horse that has any signs of illness (including nasal
discharge, elevated temperature, etc.)
 Every horse should have its own water bucket, feed tub, grooming
tools, blankets, etc.
 Pour water into buckets without sticking the hose into the bucket let the water fall into the bucket
 Do not use fans in barns
 Be smart and use common sense ALL THE TIME!
Contact your veterinarian if you have any questions about this outbreak.
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Pre-Fair Record Book Check
This year, as with last year, record books will be a requirement for
participation in county fair. Keeping accurate records of your 4-H
project work is an essential element in the process of experiential
learning in all areas of 4-H programming. The skills you learn through
record keeping will benefit you greatly throughout life. For your
convenience, record books may be pre-checked this year at the
Extension Office from July 18-29. For those members in the dog, horse,
or home and family sciences projects I would suggest having your
books checked the first week of the time frame. If you choose not to
have your records pre-checked please have them with you when you
arrive at the fair office for dog fair, cat fair, horse fair, or small animals;
the check-in table for home and family sciences; and the scale for
livestock projects during your respective fair times.
The following elements will be required:
Identification page
Overview, goals, & purpose (complete)
Operating Budget (complete)
Opening Inventory (complete)
Animal Identification page (horse & dog only)
Feed & Growth up to date through July 15
(all animal science projects)
 Health & Maintenance Record up to date through July 15
(all animal science projects)
 Non-Animal Activities Record up to date through July 15
(all non-animal projects)
 Last year’s county record books as an appendix
(all members/all projects, except first-year members)
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Important Shooting Sports News
Klamath County 4-H, in cooperation with Bill Scholtes Klamath
Sportsman’s Park, will be hosting a regional shooting sports training for
adult volunteer 4-H leaders. Microtel Inn & Suites of Klamath Falls has
been generous enough to provide lodging for the Oregon 4-H Shooting
Sports Training Team so all disciplines may be provided.
If you are interested in becoming a 4-H Shooting Sports volunteer
leader please contact the Klamath County Extension office before
registering for the training; if you are already a volunteer leader in
another capacity within Klamath County or our neighboring counties,
including those in California, please look to the registration form.
Please visit http://oregonstate.edu/dept/kbrec/ to download the
registration form, or stop by our office.
Thank you to all who have come together to offer this training event in
Klamath County.
2011 Klamath County Fair
dates to know…
July 23: 4-H Dog Fair
July 24: 4-H Cat Show
July 26: Static Exhibits day (not including Horticulture, Foods & Wool)
July 27: 4-H Fashion Revue
July 27 - 31: 4-H Horse Fair
August 2: Static Exhibits day (Horticulture, Foods & Wool)
August 4 - 7: Klamath County Fair
August 5 - 6: Klamath Falls Great Northwest PRCA Rodeo
August 11: State Fair exhibits due at Extension Office
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