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Kathy Fischer 4-H Program Coordinator

Calhoun County MSU Extension 315 W Green St Marshall, MI 49068

Phone: 269-781-0784 Fax: 269-781-0768

Email msue.calhoun@county.msu.edu

Web Site http://msue.anr.msu.edu/county/info/calhoun

Calhoun County

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MSU PRE-COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPEINTS

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The Places The Places The Places The Places

We Will Go!We Will Go!We Will Go!We Will Go!

We are pleased to announce that Jenevieve Adams, Sydney Kadlub and Amaracus Lawrence have been awarded a $2,000 Michigan State University Pre-College Achievement Scholarship.

Jenevieve (Jena) Adams (pictured right) is an 8th grade student at Harper Creek Middle School, has been a 4-H member for 9 years and is a member of the Sheep, Poultry and Dairy Starter Calf clubs. Jena has been very involved in school, including FFA, student council, and the National Junior Hon-or Society. She enjoys raising livestock and working with animals. Jena plans on studying animal science at MSU.

Sydney Kadlub (pictured left) an 8th grader at Harper Creek Middle School, has been involved in 4-H for 7 years and is a member of the Poultry and Draft Horse & Pony clubs. Sydney enjoys History and Spanish and strives to always do her best. Sydney has aspiration of becoming a veterinarian but stated that she is young and her career choice may change.

Amaracus (Missy) Lawrence (pictured right) is in the 8th grade and has attended Gull Lake Homeschool Partnership and Lawrence Academy Home School. Missy has been

a member of several 4-H clubs including Happy Hustlers, the Horse Bowl and Wattles Park Trailblazers. She plans to dual enroll at Kellogg Community College while going to high school. After high school Missy plans to attend Michigan State University to pursue

a degree in communication or business with a minor in art. Selection for this scholarship is based on academic ability and potential, demonstration of extra-curricular and community service experience, demonstration of leadership and teamwork skills, ability to overcome obstacles, teacher and program director nominations and strength of student essay. The scholarship is applied toward the student’s first year at MSU as a degree-seeking student.

Congratulations, Jena, Sydney and Missy on receiving this year’s MSU Pre-College Scholarship! FAIR ENTRY FORMS

Forms are available at the Fair Office or the MSU Extension Office

Please make sure you sign the Code of Conduct/Media/Medical

Release form on the back of the first page (white copy to be turned in to the Fair Office). The yellow copy is

for your records.

All Animal Fair Entry forms are to be turned into your Superintendent. Please make sure you know the

Leaders and Superintendents dead-line for turning those in.

All Non-Livestock Exhibit Entry Forms are due to the Fair Office July 7th.

You can also register online at: http://www.calhouncountyfair.org/fair-book

Cloverbud Entry Forms due to the MSU Extension office July 7th

If you have questions about the form or entry fees please call the Fair

Office: 269-781-8161

SWINE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSSWINE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSSWINE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSSWINE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS We are pleased to announce Christopher Hamilton and Kaleb Weitzel have been awarded the 2017 Swine Club Scholar-

ship. This scholarship is publicly awarded during the Show of Champions at the Calhoun County Fair each year.

Christopher, (left) is 18 years old and will be graduating from Harper Creek

High School. He has been an active 4-H Swine Club member for 9 years.

Christopher plans to continue his education at Kellogg Community College

where he will complete his Welding Certification program and will then enroll

in the Industrial Pipe Fitting Program to finish out his Associate's Degree.

Kaleb (right) is 18 years old and is graduating from Homer High School. He

has been active in the 4-H Swine Club for 11 years. Kaleb plans on attending

Kellogg Community College in the fall to pursue a degree in Business Man-

agement and Accounting.

Congratulations Christopher and Kaleb on receiving the Congratulations Christopher and Kaleb on receiving the Congratulations Christopher and Kaleb on receiving the Congratulations Christopher and Kaleb on receiving the

2017 Swine Club Scholarship! 2017 Swine Club Scholarship! 2017 Swine Club Scholarship! 2017 Swine Club Scholarship!

2 Calhoun County 4-H Program Local News

Who: 4-H Cloverbuds or Non 4-H children (5 to 8 years old)

What: 4-H Cloverbud Day Camp

Where: BE Henry Building, 615 S Marshall St, Marshall, MI

When: Monday, June 26 starting at 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Why: For a Fun Filled Day!

Cost: $10.00 Calhoun County 4-H Members, $25.00 out of County or non 4-H Members

This includes a healthy snack which the kids will help make.

Please join us for a fun day

including:

� All things Michigan

� Treasure boxes

� Animal tracks

� Bee keeping

� Drumming

� Make your own Chia Pet

� And lots of Fun!

~ Please Bring a Sack Lunch ~

Youth Graduate From 4-H Tractor Operator Program

A new program took place in Calhoun County this winter, a Tractor Operator Program for youth. Successful completion of the 4-H Tractor Operator Program provides a certificate of training from the U.S. Department of Labor required for operation of a 20 PTO HP or greater, garden or agricultural tractor, by 14 and 15 year old youth to operate over the road and are employed on property not owned, leased or operated by a parent or legal guardian. Certification is also utilized by youth who exhibit and participate in local con-tests, parades and festival activities. Some of the educational topics in this in depth program include: farm/ranch hazards and safety, tractor component basics, pre-operational procedures, operation basics, tractor-powered implements, self-propelled agricultural equipment, operating on public road-ways, basic maintenance and repair, ATV/utility vehicle safety, first aid and emergencies. Youth spent 9 weeks learning about the operation and safety of farm equipment. They then were tested with a written test, pre-operational check test, and a driving test. The 4-H Tractor Operator Program is a major investment of time, but is one of the most valuable experiences we offer that teaches young people safety and job skills to last a lifetime. Nine youth from Calhoun and Jackson Counties completed the program and passed all of the required testing to receive their Certificate of Training from the U.S. Department of Labor. These youth worked hard through the 9 week program to ensure they were learn-ing the material and were capable of operating tractors and other farm equipment in a safe manner. This was the first year for the program, but Calhoun County 4-H hopes to offer it again in the future. Michigan State University 4-H Youth Development is available to all youth ages 5-19. For more information on the Calhoun County 4-H Program, contact MSU Extension office at 269-781-0784.

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Day Camp!Day Camp!Day Camp!Day Camp!

Photo: (Back row) Derek Hagaman, Jr. Stealy, Carlton Irving, Dan Lawrence, Kathy Fischer

(Front row) Drew Barnes, Wesley Schneider, Ian Albert, Dakota Wheeler, Michalla Barnes, Madelyn

Korn, James Ruedisueli, Wya* Hoffman, Jeremy Blunt

Welcome New

Leaders!

Katelynn Goshorn

Tracy Myers

Erin Loew

More Than You Ever

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3 Calhoun County 4-H Program Local News

4-H Exploration Days, June 21-23, 2017

EXPLORATION DAYS ORIENTATION MEETING

Monday, June 5, 2017, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Fredonia Township Hall, 8803 US Highway 27 South, Marshall

If you are going or have a youth going to Exploration Days this year,

please attend this important meeting.

Congratulations 2017 High School Graduating 4-H Members!

Please Nominate a “Legend of 4-H”

Baileigh Proteau

Benjamin Hoffman

Bo Stemaly

Brandie Cary

Chase Hagaman

Christopher Hamilton

Daniel Childs

Dwight Devenney

Emily Huepenbecker

Gavin Karaba

Hunter Davis

Jayde Lowder

Jenna Brown

Jenna Crites

Jerica Lash-

ley

Joel Leatherman

Jordan Vandenburg

Joseph Irish

Josie Herman

Kaleb Weitzel

Kelsie Letts

Laura Willard

Leila Wood

Maria Ruedisueli

Megan McFadden

Miranda Brubaker

Noelle Fuller

Olivia Surber

Percy Bean III

Torey Fischer

The "Legend of 4-H Award" recognizes Calhoun County 4-H Leaders who have made a significant, long-term contribution of unselfish dedication and service to the Calhoun County 4-H Program.

Qualifications: 4-H leaders who have served Calhoun County 4-H for 10 or more years.

Selections: Nominations will be reviewed by the Calhoun County 4-H Council. One or two recipients per year will be selected to receive the "Legend of 4-H Award."

Nominations: Submit a letter that includes your name, address and phone number and your nominee's name, address and phone number. In your letter, describe why your nominee should receive this award. Include details such as number of years s/he has been in 4-H; clubs, project areas and activities in which s/he was involved; achieve-ments and recognitions received; and ways s/he has unselfishly contributed to youth development, mentoring, positive role modeling and 4-H. Be as specific as possible. Anyone may make a nomination.

This award has a deadline of June 30, 2017 and the recipient will be recognized after the Show of Champions during the Calhoun County Fair. Past recipients in chronologi-cal order were: Bonnie Bole, Bruce Brooker, Mike & Jeanette Flynn, Virginia Furu, James Holt, Sandy Howard, Bessie Ivey, Vera Laing, Marilyn Letts, Doris Locke, Shirley & Grant Myers, Wayne & Carol Peck, Paul & Donna Woods, Jim & Carolyn Hamilton, Arnold Rocco, Randy & Cathy Combs, Bill & Sue Powell, Winifred Lautzenheiser, Roger Fast, Beth Letts, Michelle Barnes and Mary Stockell-Adams .

Deadline: Submit nominations to the MSU Extension Office by Friday, June 30, 2017.

Calhoun County Horse Shows Scheduled for

2017

May 13: Boots & Buckles

4-H Club Annual Open

Horse Show

May 20: Mini Whinnies

4-H Club Open Miniature

Horse & Pony Show at

Harper Creek Stables,

Ceresco, MI

June 3: Silver Spurs 4-H

Club Annual Open Horse

Show

June 17: Rebel Riders

4-H Club Annual Open

Horse Show

June 24 & 25: Elaine

Furu-Baker Memorial

Horse Show

July 15: CC Blazers Edu-

cational Horse Show and

Horse Judging

July 22: Boots & Buckles

Horse Show

4 4-H Workshops, Camps & other Events May 20-21: Teens as Teachers Workshop https://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=3828E28B31BCA578 Kettunen Center, Tustin

June 2-4: 4-H Companion Animal Spring Camp http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/michigan_4_h_companion_animal_camp_1 Camp Tuhsmeheta, Greenville, MI

June 3: 4-H Day at Michigan’s Adventure https://www.miadventure.com/events/things-to-do/special-events/4H-Day Michigan’s Adventure, Muskegon June 5: Exploration Days ORIENTATION MEETING Monday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Fredonia Township Hall, 8803 US Highway 27 South, Marshall If you are from Calhoun County and are going or have a youth going to Exploration Days this year, please attend this important meeting.

June 10: State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Expo Contact Katie Ockert (ockertka@msu.edu) Anthony Hall, MSU, East Lansing

June 14-16: 4-H Summer Camp http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/4_h_summer_camp Camp Nissokone, 6836 F 41, Oscoda, MI 48750

June 18: Michigan 4-H at the Tigers http://m.mlb.com/tigers/tickets/special-events/4h Comerica Park, Detroit

June 21-23: Michigan 4-H Exploration Days http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/4_h_exploration_days MSU, East Lansing

June 23-25: State 4-H Trail Ride & Family Camp http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/2015_state_4-h_trail_ride_and_family_camp_weekend D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E 64th St., Chase, MI 49623

June 24: State 4-H Goat Show, MSU Pavilion Contact Katie Ockert (ockertka@anr.msu.edu)

June 25-30: Nat’l 4-H Shooting Sports Championships http://4h.unl.edu/4hshootingsportsnationalchampionships Grand Island, Nebraska

June 26-30: MI 4-H Animal & Veterinary Science Camp http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/michigan_4_h_animal_and_veterinary_science_camp Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing, MI

June 27-28: MMPA 4-H Milk Marketing Tour https://www.mimilk.com/events/mmpa-4-h-milk-marketing-tour Novi, MI

July 13: Michigan 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/michigan_4-h_ffa_livestock_judging_contest MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910

August 2-4: Michigan 4-H Health & Food Science Camp http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/4_h_health_food_science_camp MSU, East Lansing

August 11– 13: State 4-H Horse Show http://msue.anr.msu.edu/events/state_4-h_horse_show MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane Road, East Lansing, MI

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Committee would like

you to know the

Auction Promotion

meeting is:

Monday

June 12th

7:00 pm

in the covered arena.

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Calhoun County Relay for LIFE

July 21th & 22th 3:00 pm at the Fairgrounds

There will be kids games!

Looking for donations for a silent auction

Cloverbuds will walk on Saturday from

11 to noon

Contact Heidi Strunk heidistrunk@sbcglobal.net

269-420-9445 for more information and

to sign up to walk.

Your contribution is

important.

4-H Council News News Flash! Did you know that the Calhoun County 4-H Council has scholarships available for 4-H youth and 4-H leaders to attend local, state, national, and international events? Scholarships will award in the amount of 30% of the total cost of the event. Please contact Calhoun County 4-H offices for more infor-mation.

4-H Lemonade Stand is on the road! The Lemonade Stand is our youth fundraiser at the Calhoun County Fair. Since we have a new Lemonade Stand, we will be visiting Cool Mamma’s Ice Cream Shop on May 21, 2017, at 4 pm. We want to invite youth to the fundraiser by bringing a project to talk about, helping make lemonade, and raising awareness about 4-H. The funds that we raise support countywide events.

Service Learning! Do you need volunteer hours? Do you want to learn leadership skills? The 4-H Council has openings for youth. By joining the Council, you can learn leadership skills and learn how to conduct a meet-ing. For further information contact Kathy Fischer, 4-H Program Coordinator at the MSU Extension Office 269-781-0784.

4-H Council News from Sam Lawrence, 4-H Council Reporter

May 7: Archery & Shotgun

May 14: Archery & Shotgun

May 21: Archery & Shotgun

June 4: Archery & Shotgun

June 11: Archery & Shotgun

June 18: Archery & Shotgun June 25: COUNTY SHOOT

July 9: Archery & Shotgun

July 16: Archery & Shotgun

July 23: Archery & Shotgun

July 29: STATE SHOOT

Archery Practice :3:00 to 5:00 pm Shotgun Practice : 2:00 to 5:00 pm All practices will be at Centerline, Bellevue

For questions please contact: Scott Reid, Administrative Leader 269 948 2772

2017 Calhoun County 4-H Shooting Sports Club Schedule