Hello Barron County!! My name is Meredith Arcand and I am the new Barron County 4-H Youth Development Educator. I began this journey on February 15th, and I have met so many great people in the community. I want to thank everyone for their well wishes and support in this new position.

I am very impressed with all of the 4-H youth and volunteer involvement in this county. 4-H is such an important part of the community and in Barron County you are all playing a huge role in making a difference. I am excited to see what great programs already exist here and what new opportunities I can offer.

I was an Activity Director at a youth center in Neenah, WI for eight years. Two years ago I relocated to Iron Mountain, MI and worked as the 4-H Program Coordinator in Dickinson County. Now, I am back near my hometown and happy to put down my roots as your 4-H Educator.

Please let me know if I can help with anything or if you have any questions! I am excited to start my journey with Barron County!! Keep up the great work!!

Meredith Arcand UW-Extension Barron County 4-H Youth Development Educator 335 E. Monroe Ave. Rm 2206 Barron, WI 54812 Phone: 1-715-537-6253 Website: http://barron.uwex.edu

GREETINGS FROM THE NEW 4-H YOUTH

DEVELOPMENT EDUCATOR

BARRON COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2016 THE BARRON BEACON

THE BARRON BEACON INSIDE THIS ISSUE :

4-H ARCHERY

DATES

2

SHOOTING SPORTS

WORKSHOP

NEW 4-H

FUNDRAISER

3

4-H CALENDAR OF

EVENTS

4

4-H D ISCOVERY

DAYS

CLUBS & LEADERS

5-6

CELEBRATING 50

YEARS OF 4-H DOG

CLUBS

7

AWARD W INNING

4-H’ERS

8

4-H CLUB

VOLUNTEER PHONE

LIST

D ISCOVERY

W ISCONSIN

9

REMINDERS & SAVE THE DATES

Friendly Reminder: Next Junior Leader meeting will be

Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30pm at the Barron

Government Center.

March 16th is the deadline for

Registration for the Performance Arts

Festival!

Leather craft workshop dates:

Saturday, March 5th & Saturday,

March 19th, Room 110, 9:00am

Save the Date: Attention Graduating Seniors! March 17th

4-H Scholarship Applications will be available and will be due back on May 13th.

The Shooting Sports Outdoor Shoot will take place on June 18th at the Birll Area

Sportsman Club. Rifle & Trap projects will begin the end of April with a Kick-off meeting

on April 26th.

I would love to have your input! Please

submit all newsletter informa-tion to Meredith by the 15th for publica-

tion in the next month’s issue. Quotes, event

information, pic-tures, youth submis-

sions, and recognition pieces

are great newsletter content!

Thanks for your help!!

2016 BARRON CO 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS ARCHERY PROJECT

INFORMATION

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The Commercial Building at the Maranatha Church

(3340 South Main, Rice Lake) will serve as our training center.

All sessions will be held at the church on

Monday and Thursday nights with an early and late shift session. ***Note the change in

location this year.***

Session Times:

Early: 4:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. (Set-up 4:30—5:00; Shooting 5:00—6:30)

Late: 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m. (Shooting 6:30—8:00; Clean-up 8:00—8:30)

March 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th

Fair Shoot: March 21st & 24th

The Shooting Sports Outdoor Shoot will take place on June

18th at the Birll Area Sportsman Club. Rifle & Trap projects will begin the end of April with a Kick-off meeting

on April 26th.

Name of Workshop: Western Area Statewide 4-H Shooting Sports Certification Workshop Workshop Location: Fri/Sat Guidelines & Rifle/Shotgun sessions: Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club, 801 Schoettl

Ave, Eau Claire -- Sat Archery session: Mouldy’s Archery, 2863 S Prairie View Rd, Chippewa Falls Date/Time: Friday, April 8, 2016 – 6-10 pm and Saturday, April 9, 2016 – 8 am-5 pm

Please note: If you completed a Guidelines Session after 2012, you need only register for a Saturday discipline of choice and pay a reduced $55 workshop fee. All certifications require attendance at the complete 8- or 12-hour

workshop. Registration Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2016 (Contact Doug Thompson after this date for availability.)

Certifications: Archery, Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun (must have 4 in each class to offer a discipline) Fee for both Friday and Saturday Sessions: $70 (Includes instructor manuals, equipment, ammunition, Friday pm snack, Saturday lunch,

and Saturday am and pm snacks) Fee for Saturday Discipline Certification only: $55 (Includes instructor manuals, equipment, ammunition, Saturday lunch, and Saturday am and pm snacks.

Workshop Website: http://fyi.uwex.edu/wi4hshootingsports/events/

western-area-certification-workshop/ includes directions, registration forms, and more information!!

4-H STATEWIDE SHOOTING SPORTS CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

4-H BRACELET FUNDRAISER

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-Show your 4-H Pride!

-12 wood tiles per bracelet

-Tiles are 4/8 x 5/8 x 1/4 inch

-Each tile is separated by two beads

-Durable elastic string construction

-Hypoallergenic and coated to shine

-Waterproof and lasts for years

-Only $5.00 each

-Funds will be used to help support the Winning WI State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team to compete at the National Competition in Kentucky this November.

-This outstanding team that will be representing Barron County includes: Kelli Marchall, Megan Marschall, and Abigail Solum.

-To place an order please contact:

-Any team member -Diana Marschall at 715-418-1126 or dmarchall@mastercraftindustries.com -Cathy Solum at 715-234-6874 or ctn94610@centurytel.net

Why not support a great group of youth and be stylish? Stop in to the UW-Extension office to see a bracelet before you purchase one if you wish! Your support is greatly

appreciated!

4-H EVENT CALENDAR

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Date Event Time/Location

March 5 District Quiz Bowl UW River Falls

March 5 Beef Project Weigh-ins 9-11am Equity Livestock, Barron Facility

March 8 MAQA Meeting 6:30 pm, Barron High School

March 15 Leaders Association Council 7:30 pm, GC East Conference

April 2 Performance Arts Festival Turtle Lake School

April 2 Master Gardener Spring Garden Expo WITC Conf Center

April 4 4-H Horse Executive Board Meeting Barron Gov Center

April 7 MAQA Meeting 6:30 pm Barron HS

April 9 BC Tack Swap & Horse Expo BACC

April 11 Livestock (Hog) Project Meeting 4:00 pm, BC Fairgrounds

April 15-17 Midwest Horse Fair Madison, WI

April 15 Extended Deadline for Trip & Award Application

April 19 Spring Training & 4-H Leader Meeting Barron Gov Center

April 25 Livestock (Lambs) Project Meeting 4:00 pm, BC Fairgrounds

May 2 Hippology & Mandatory Safety Meeting Barron Gov Center

May 6-7 State 4-H Horse Contest/Quiz Bowl UW Marathon

June 4 Dairy Breakfast Hungry Hallow

Jun 11 Champ Camp BC Fairgrounds

Jun 12 Fun Show BC Fairgrounds

Jun 21 Barron Co Livestock Kick-off Meeting 7:00pm BC Fairgrounds

July 20-24 Barron Co Fair BC Fairgrounds

4-H Project Discovery Day March 12th, 2016, 9 am to 12 pm—Government Center, Barron

All Classes are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.

Master Gardeners, Ready, Set, Grow!- Marilyn Amundson—715-637-8777 This class will have 2 sessions: one 9:00—10:30 a.m. and 10:30—12:00 p.m.

Participants will learn steps in preparing for their gardens, even if you do container gardens. Activities will include making row markers and assembling seed tape. We will also teach seed starting by using seeds, egg cartons, and newspaper pots. Discussion topics will include gardening tips, such as the importance of bees, companion planting and we will also review Fair Entry Options. Please bring 2 egg cartons (NOT Styrofoam) and some newspapers. (NOT Shiny pages). Seeds and potting mix will be provided. Cost: None Each Class Limit: 20 kids. K through adults. Glass Etching—Junior Leaders Please wear old clothes. We will be doing some etching on glass using an etching chemical to create pretty designs on glassware. Cost: None Class Limit: 10 kids—3rd grad to adults. Flip Flop Birdhouse - Jerry and Melanie Donath—715-837-1066 Come and build a cute birdhouse for your feathered friends. Bring hammer and Phillip screwdriver. Wear old clothes as we may be painting. Cost: $10.00 Class Limit: None—Kindergarten to Adult Basic Embroidery - Joyce Ann Nelson—715-458-1944 You will learn several basic stitches to embroider a dish towel just like Grandma used to make. Bring a pair of sharp scissors. Cost: $8.00 Class Limit: 6 kids—3rd Grade to Adults Latchhook —Joy Tew—715-234-6144—9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Joy will be teaching a beginners latch hook class from 9:00—10:30 a.m. Either bring your own kit or Joy will have some to purchase for $5.00, if you would like. Bring a latch hook tool. Cost: $5.00 (if you don’t bring your own latch hook kit) Class Limit: 6 kids—3rd grade to adult.

Macrame—Joy Tew—715-234-6144—10:30 a.m.—12:00 Noon. Joy will be showing you beginner macramé. You will be making a plant hanger. All supplies will be provided. Cost: $5.00. Class Limit: 6 kids—3rd grade to adult.

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This Club and Leader list is located on our website so potential 4-H youth and volunteers have an idea of where clubs are located in the

county and who to contact if interested. Please check out this list and contact me with any changes. Also, I think it would be beneficial if we listed what your

club focus is for projects or if you do a variety of things. Thanks!!!

Barker Creek Whitetails - Bob Rogalla - 234-7972 Barronett Dragons - Kathy Thompson - 822-5286 Brill Harvesters - Staci & Charles Rae - 475-8893 Country Kids - Lynn Kettenacker - 986-2505 Columbia Livewires - Ann Krance - 637-0200 or Shannon Workman - 651-8732 Country Siders - Robin Hanson - 458-2213 or Kaylee Lemler - 658-1066 or April Holten - 418-1633 Doyle Juniors - Emily Saffert - 651-0857 Friendly Farmers - Roberta Crotteau - 234-2744 or Erin Owens - 790-9230 Golden Bears - April Kieler - 222-0067 or Marilyn Olson - 715-537-3991 Junior Beavers - Melissa & Greg Weaver - 822-4736 Kids From Cameron - Christina Reece - 236-7576 or Tanya Odenbreit - 458-4536 Klondike Rustlers - Melissa Bekkum - 651-4811 or Luke Greene - 475-1370 Marquette Pacemakers - Cathy Solum - 234-6874 or Janice Solum - 715-234-6667 Northern Lights - Carolyn Hafele - 234-1020 North Star - Diana & Dusty Bazewicz - 641-0926 Pepperettes & Beavers - Diana & Travis Marschall-637-3590 Prairie Farm Pals - Darlene Purintun - 357-3848 Prairie Hustlers - Caroline Dostal - 458-2425 Poskin Jets - Amy Hanson - 637-7434 or Janelle Nelson - 357-6474 Prairie Lake Eagles - Joyce Nelson - 458-2673 or Gerry Brady - 924-3633 Peppy Pals - Leslie Frisle - 455-1212 Rock Creek - Josh & Carly Gifford - 719-0291 Sioux Creek Go Getters - Wendy Loy - 658-1000 Section Ten - Twilia Stager - 491-5181 or Tamala Anderson - 822-8739 Vermillion Cruisers - Ruth Butzler - 822-2168 or Heather Colburn - 357-6404 or Michelle Stouffer - 822-2823

Barron County 4-H Clubs and Club Organizational Leaders

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Although it doesn’t seem possible that so much time has flown by, the Barron County 4-H Dog Project is proud to announce it’s upcoming celebration of 50 successful years of

existence in 2016. This program, started in 1966, is one of the longest running projects operating in Barron County. For those not familiar with the project, its sole focus is on local

youth and the development of life skills through their work with dogs. Countless former members can attest to the self-confidence, discipline and sense of worth gained from

participating in the project, along with life-long friendships made.

With our milestone year upon us, we are asking former members to share with us their most memorable 4-h Dog Project photos. Up to 4 photos can be submitted for use in a pres-entation at the celebratory banquet planned for August 10th, 2016. Submitted photos need to include the member’s name, dog’s name, and year photo(s) taken. Photos can be sent via e-mail to: bc4hdogproject@hotmail.com or if in print form, mailed to Arlene Poulter, 2503 14 3/4 Ave., Rice Lake, WI., 54868. Photos need to be received by June 1, 2016 and

print photos will be available for pick up at the banquet. (They can’t be returned by mail.) A CD including all photos will be available at the banquet for a $10.00 donation. All proceeds

will go to the 4-H Dog Project to help cover banquet costs.

It is said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” It tells a story, brings back memories and lets us appreciate the past and look forward to the future. Help us celebrate our history and

build our future with your photo contribution.

Questions regarding photos, the banquet, or the program can be directed to: Arlene at 715-859-2275.

New members are always welcome!!!

Barron County 4-H Dog Project Celebrates 50 Years

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Barron County Kids compete in both Dairy Quiz Bowl and Dairy

Management Contests Jan. 30th in Madison, WI. From Left: Abigail Solum, Alexa Moret, Megan Marschall, James

Meyer, Kelli Marschall, Gina Frisle, Justyne Frisle, Zeke Moret, Henry Huth, Maddie Harren, and Mitchell Bourget.

Results: Senior Dairy Bowl Team of Abigail, Megan and Kelli are State Champions that will compete at the North American Interna-

tional Livestock Exposition this November in Louisville, Ken-tucky. Junior Dairy Management teams placing 2nd were Justyne, Henry, Mitchell and James and placing 4th were Gina, Zeke, Alexa,

and Maddie.

Congratulations to everyone for all of your hard work!!

ACHIEVING GREAT THINGS IN 4-H

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State Award winners: Kelli Marschall, Abigail Solum and Megan Marschall.

Barron County's Senior Dairy Bowl team was named the senior champions in the Wisconsin 4-H Dairy Quiz

Bowl contest, conducted January 30th ,in Madison, WI.

From Left: coaches Chuck and Cathy Solum, Kelli Marschall, Abigail Solum, Megan Marschall and coach

Isaac Solum.

The trio will represent Wisconsin in the National Dairy Quiz Bowl during the North American International

Livestock Exposition this November in Louisville, KY.

When Barron County 4-H is called upon to help with fundraisers or other events, I would love to extend that opportunity to clubs that are willing and interested in helping. Please contact the office and let me know that your club is willing to be on a call list. For example, if the office is contacted to help with an event I would use this call list and contact the club next on the list. I would give them 24 hours to contact

their members to ensure availability. If they are not able to help then I would contact the club who is next on the list. This system would ensure that clubs who are willing to help are given the opportunity to help and also I am able to respond to the community in a timely fashion. Please contact Meredith Arcand to place your club on this list.

Meredith.arcand@ces.uwex.edu

For Barron County 4-H Members in Grades 5-7

To be considered, you must:

1. Complete and submit the Member Evaluation (ME) Form 2. Complete and submit the Trip Preference Form 3. Submit two letters of recommendation: one from your 4-H Club Leader and one

from another person of your choosing. The letters should be from people who aren’t related to you; if your 4-H Club Leader is related to you, ask another adult leader in your club.

4. Participate in a 15-minute interview Your completed ME Form, Trip Preference Form, and two letters of recommendation must be submitted to the UW-Extension Office labeled 4-H Council Trips and Key Award by April 15th, 2016.

By taking part in this process, you will take stock of your 4-H experiences to date, practice valuable interviewing skills in a supportive environment, and have a chance to represent Barron County on a 4-H trip. If you have ques-tions on the interview process, ask your club leader, members in your club who have interviewed before

Forms and information are available on the Barron County 4-H website at: http://barron.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development

What is Discover Wisconsin?

4-H members in grades 5-7 will design and plan a trip to “somewhere in Wisconsin” together, with guidance from adult leaders. Because of the nature of this trip, there will be several required meetings in advance of the trip to pre-pare the itinerary. The number of youth awarded this experience will be limited. Trip dates are TBA; expected cost

should be less than $100, depending upon the plans made by the group (use your 4-H funding to get up to $200 reimbursed).

4-H CLUB VOLUNTEER PHONE LIST

DISCOVER WISCONSIN

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335 E. Monroe Ave., Room 2205

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Tim Jergenson, Agricultural Agent/Department Head Missy Bablick, Family Living Educator Kathy Splett, WNEP Coordinator Andrea Gardner, WNEP Educator Joel McReynolds, VISTA Kim Grover, Administrative Specialist Meredith Arcand, 4-H Youth Development Educator Phone: 715-537-6250 Fax: 715-537-6814

Web Address: http://barron.uwex.edu

Facebook Pages: Barron County 4-H & Supporting Success Barron County

UW-EXTENSION BARRON COUNTY

President: Kayla Kringle (307-0289)

Vice President: Cathy Solum (234-6874)

Treasurer: Jacque Schaffer (234-7368)

Secretary: Molly Schaffer (234-7368)

Past President: Robin Hanson (458-2213)

Northwest Representative: Emily Drafall (419-0629)

Northeast Representative: Shelly Sandberg (418-9476)

Central Representative: Diana Marschall (418-1126)

Southwest Representative: Diana Bazewicz (641-0926)

4-H ADULT LEADER ASSOCIATION COUNCIL

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. 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. Re-

quests are confidential (ADA requirements).