GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H Focus Newsleter

GREEN LAKE COUNTY
“Making the Best Beer”
4‐H Focus Newsleer
September/October 2012
Inside This Issue:
Calendar 2
4-H Calendar 2
4-H Club Minutes 3
Leader’s Association Minutes 4
Club Connection 5-7
Officer Nominations needed 5
Career Achievement Award 6
Apply for 4-H Award Trip 7
Animal Science 8
State Fair Results 9
2012 Fair Awards 10-13
2012 Fair Wrap-up 14
UW-EX Page 15
Green Lake County 4-H Website:
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/greenlake/4h/index.html
Green Lake County UWEX Website:
www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/greenlake/
4-H Animal Science Events:
www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/events/LivestockProjectEvents.cfm
More 4-H Animal Science Events:
www.uwex.edu/ces/animalscience/youthlivestock/index.cfm
Wisconsin State Fair Website:
www.wistatefair.com
Dear 4-H Families,
Green Lake County UW‐Extension
Thank you for all you do. It is with mixed emotions that I am announcing
my resignation from the position of 4-H Youth Development Educator here
in Green Lake County. I have accepted the Markesan Agriculture Teacher
and FFA Advisor position in Markesan.
Over the past 6 plus years I have had the pleasure of working with many
of the best volunteers and 4-H members in the state. Green Lake really
does have a good thing growing as was our fair theme this year.
As you transition to a new 4-H Agent keep the momentum going and
keep doing what you have been doing. There is outstanding office support
here to answer any questions you have. Kathy and Kim both have a great
working knowledge of 4-H and events throughout this fall and are the
backbone. Green Lake is very blessed to have such passionate, hardworking,
and caring support staff leading our office.
My family will still be residing in Green Lake and my children will
continue as members of a Green Lake 4-H club. I strongly recommend
that any 4-H questions that you have be directed to UW-Extension office. I
will be active at the fair in 2013, so hopefully I will see many of you there.
Thanks again for all you do,
Dean Slark
Greetings 4-H Families and Volunteers!
Congratulations everyone on a job well done at the fair! I love seeing the
creativity, dedication, hard work, and talent that our 4-H’ers put into the fair and 4-
H program. I would like to thank all of the parents, youth, and volunteers who
helped to make this year’s fair a great one.
As the 4-H year is drawing to a close, take time to reflect on it. What did you
most enjoy about 4-H this year Is there something you would have done
different Now think about your 4-H past. Take time to reflect on your 4-H
experience and be proud of all you have accomplished the past year and the
impact you have made on your club, your community, your county, and your world.
Now let’s take a look at the upcoming 4-H year. What would you like to change
or try different Is there a way you can get more involved in 4-H at a club, county,
or state level How can you strengthen your leadership role within your club I
ask all of you to think about these questions and think of how you want to see your
new 4-H year play out and how you can have an impact on 4-H and those involved
in the program.
Enjoy your upcoming 4-H year and go out and “Make the Best Better!”
Morgan Fox
UW-Extension Summer Intern

GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4‐H FOCUS
September 2012 Dates to Remember
1 Arts Camp Youth Camper & Adult Chaperone
Applications Due
3 Labor Day —UW-EX Office Closed
6 Leader’s Meeting (7:00 pm, GLC Gov. Center —
Training Room)
8-9 State 4-H Gymkhana (State Fair Park, West Allis)
9 Ambassador Meeting (5:30 pm, GLC Gov. Center —
Training Room)
10 Record Books due in the UW-EX Office by 4:30 p.m.
13-16 State 4-H Horse Expo (State Fair Park, West Allis)
18 Livestock Meeting (7:30 pm, MAC Center)
September 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10
11 12 13 14 15
RECORD BOOKS
DUE
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
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23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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October 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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7 8 9 10 11 12 13
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October 2012 Dates to Remember
4 — Leader’s Banquet—time/place TBD
6-7 — Arts Camp, Camp Upham Woods, WI Dells
7-13 — National 4-H Week
14 — Youth Awards Program—time/place TBD
TBD — Horse Council Awards
20 — Cloverbud Day, Green Lake School
31 — Halloween
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
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Green Lake County UW-Extension Mission
Green Lake County UW-Extension office and faculty utilize research based educational
programming with diverse groups; addressing needs, facilitating change, optimizing learning
and opportunities for Green Lake County residents where they live and work.
November/December 2012
Newsletter
Submission Deadline: Oct. 17, 2012
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H FOCUS
The Club Connection
Highlights from 4‐H Club Secretary Minutes
Club Secretaries:
Don’t forget to email your minutes
to Kathy at the UW-EX Office:
Kathleen.Ninneman@ces.uwex.edu or
fax 920-294-4176.
COUNTRY CLOVERS
July 8, 2012
The meeting was called to order, pledges were said and roll
call was taken.
Old Business:
• For the July Community Service - we donated items to the
Green Lake Animal Shelter. Terri Stibb was going to be in
charge of taking the items to the shelter.
• The Brat Fry at the Auction went very well.
• Breakfast at the fair - Terri Otto volunteered to get all the
supplies that we need at Sam’s Club. The Breakfast goes from
7 a.m- 10 a.m. or until sold out on Friday morning of the fair.
Everyone MUST wear their Country Clovers t-shirts.
• Everyone should help out at the Farm Bureau Building on
Thursday and Friday of the fair.
New Business:
• Club Picnic - will be held on July 29th at County Park.
• Barn decorations - Everyone should have a 5x7 picture with
their animal along with three more pictures of your project to
hang up above your animals in the barns. Barn decorating will
be held on July 30th at 6:30 p.m., everyone should bring
supplies to help.
• There will be a Mandatory Animal Exhibitor meeting held on
July 26th at 7:30 p.m. in the sheep/swine barn at the
fairgrounds. If you can’t make this meeting you must write a
letter and get it to Dean’s office by July 23rd.
• Sue Amend volunteered to put the Raffle Basket together.
• The LAST Livestock meeting will be held on July 17th at the
MAC center, if you have not attended one of these meetings
you MUST go.
• Everyone must remember to water and take care of the
flowers that we planted when it is their turn.
• The Record Book Review will be held on Tuesday, August
28th. ALL Record Books MUST be turned into Jacky by August
26th and ALL youth MUST complete a book!
• Everyone should bring School supplies to the September
meeting.
The meeting was adjourned. There is NO August meeting. The
next meeting will be held on September 9th along with the
election of NEW officers at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Project Meeting Demonstration was done by:
Crystal-on how to make Rubberstamping Cards
Demonstrations were done by:
Ben-on how to make a Twix Torte.
Respectfully Submitted by, Crystal
PRAIRIE VIEW ROCKETS
The July meeting of the Prairie View Rockets 4-H was called to
order. Secretaries and Treasurers reports were read. Club
projects were discussed and are going well. The car wash will
be tabled till next year. We will do bingo at the fair all who can
help let Dawn know. Mandatory meeting and fair set up night
will be July 26 th . It was motioned to give money to operation
backpack. We will do face painting and spin the wheel at the
fair. Amy will pick up fair tags and hand them out. Our club
outing will be a trip to the state fair. The next meeting will be
August 13 th . Roll call is to tell your favorite fair projects.
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The August Meeting of the Prairie View Rockets 4-H was called
to order. Secretaries and treasurers reports were read. The club
went to the state fair this year, this went well. The club both got
2 nd place. The club scrapbook, community project, and club
projects all got a 1 st place at the fair. The scholarship basket
worked out nice. The cloverbud area went well, it was decided
that if we do it again next year we will get face painting idea
books to help with the face painting. The dress a critter contest
went well we had 3 entries submitted. Bingo at the fair went
okay, we can always use more help. The money was sent into
operation back pack so it was motioned to hold off on the
school backpack donation and wait to see if other supplies are
needed after school starts such as shoes or jackets.
Chapman’s will send in barn decoration pictures. Record books
are due to the extension office by Sept 10 th all books need to
be to Dawn by Sept 4. Refreshments for next month will be the
caramel apples that we usually have in Oct as it was motioned
to have the bonfire and hayride at Chapman’s in Oct instead of
bowling. Any new members that you would like to invite please
bring addresses to the next meeting. Also bring dates to have it
to the next meeting. Election of officers will be next month.
Cole will be president all other positions will need to be elected.
Carissa will be going to the state dog show on Aug 24/25 in
Madison if anyone would like to come and watch. Also bring to
the next meeting anyone you would like to nominate for the
alumni 4-H award. The next meeting will be Sept 10 th . Roll call
will be to bring one school item to donate.
Respectfully submitted by: Kaylee
SENECA
July 9, 2012
-Meeting was called to order by our Vice President, Claire. Roll
call was taken to the question “How many fair projects do you
have done”. Secretary’s minutes were read and accepted as
were Treasurer’s.
New Business
-The fair booth committee this year is Diana, Claire, Sophie,
Elizabeth, Laura, Genna, Mason, Adam, and Corrin. We will be
setting it up on Tuesday, July 31th at 5 pm until we are done.
Fair set up night is Thursday, July 26th. After set up is a
mandatory meeting for all people showing animals in the Swine
Barn. The group that will be quilting in Project Linus will meet
on Thursday, August 12th in the evening. Make sure to sign up
to work in the raffle or Dairy Barn tonight. The motion was
passed to sell mums again this year as a fundraiser. Our club
passed the motion to donate $50 dollars to Operation
Backpack. The motion was passed by Elizabeth and Claire. We
voted on ideas for a trip and Mt. Olympus won. We also
nominated people for offices this year so we can vote next
month. If you would like your name to be added to anything,
please tell Diana.
Leader’s Report
-Make sure to be reading you 4-H Extension newsletter for
upcoming events. Fair tags will be handed out this meeting.
Last year we made tie-dye t-shirts for our club. If you are new
this year and would like to make one, talk to Mrs. Gneiser.
-Meeting was adjourned by Michael and Adam. Demonstrations
were afterward. Emily M. demonstrated how to make a
scrapbook page. Richie showed how to draw a penguin and
Laura showed how to make an origami fish.

GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4‐H FOCUS
Green Lake Co. 4-4
H Leader’s Assoc. Minutes
Green Lake County 4-H Leader’s Association
July 11, 2012
The meeting was called to order by President Mike Fox. Pledges were recited. Members present
were; Dawn Schmuhl, Tracy Kelm, Alyssa Berndt, Jacky Berndt, Gina Fleegal, Pat Krueger, Bonnie
Gneiser, Belinda Fox, Morgan Fox, Jerry Disterhaft, Rebecca Montey, Rachel Montey, Emily Combs,
Lisa Reyes, Linda Ebert-Swanke, Heather Cotterill, Dean Slark, and Beth Howman-Combs.
The secretary's report was read. Motion to approve was made by Jerry, seconded by Rachel. The
treasurer's report was read. Motion to approve was made by Bonnie, seconded by Rachel.
Correspondence: We received a Thank-you note from Alyssa Berndt, for scholarship money she received for
being the Senior Fairest of the Fair in 2011.
Club Reports were given by Manestream Riders and Silver Creek.
Committee Reports
Horse Council
Jumping clinic was held June 23
July 26 Mandatory Meeting--meet at 6:30 to clean up riding arena &
turn in Horse Journal
July 28 Horse Show--8am
Auction Update (Livestock Committee Member)--check responsibility sheet
which is online
Swine Fitting Clinic--July 17 ---Sheep Shearing July 30 @ Sales Farm
Youth Exhibit Committee Meeting-- July 24
Mandatory Livestock Meeting--July 26--Bring auction forms
Communication & Cultural Arts
Clover Action Area-no report
Awards & Recognition
Scholarship Basket Update--Have them at the fair by-- Noon--Thursday August 2
Fall Banquets & Awards Programs--start thinking about this!
Fundraising & Finance
BINGO update-no report
Pop Machine Update-price of soda has gone up
Dunk Tank Update-no report
Seneca Gun Raffle Request--Seneca 4-H is requesting $300 for a dusk to dawn light for the flagpole at the
Seneca Town Hall, (where they hold their meetings). Jacky made a motion to approve the request from Seneca,
Heather seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Adventures
4-H Camp Report--camp went well, thank-you to Morgan for her help, missed Jerry at Outpost
Other Adventures--Jerry--Archery practice shoot July 19 @ 4pm @ Jerry's house
Jerry has archery T-shirt designs
Heritage Paddle went well; saw 13 eagles, 2 fawns. 25 other kayaks from elsewhere in Wisconsin joined
them
Marketing & Promotion
Ambassador Report
Kiss the Calf Contest--Ambassadors will be doing this
Barn Decorating Contest--judged on decoration only. First place wins an ice cream party for their club Green
Lake County Fair Update--July 26 Fair Set Up Night 6:30pm
Help clean up the exhibit building
Motion to adjourn was made by Tracy, seconded by Dawn.
Motion to adjourn made by Jerry, seconded by Lisa.
Respectfully submitted by Beth Howman-Combs, secretary
REMINDER!
Record Books Due to the UW-EX Office
by Monday, September 10 at 4:30 p.m.
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H FOCUS
Club Connection — Leaders & Members
2013 CLUB
ENROLLMENT MATERIALS
It’s that time of year again! Club enrollment
materials will be ready for Club Leaders to
pick up at the September 6 th Leaders’ Association
meeting. If your club’s General
Leader will not be at the meeting, please
make arrangements for someone from
your club to stop and pick them up at the
UW-EX Office after September 6 th . Please
encourage members and adult leaders to
get enrollments in quickly to keep mailing
lists as up to date as possible. The
UW-EX/4-H Office relies on these lists to
keep members and leaders informed.
Thank you!
OFFICER NOMINATIONS
NEEDED!!!!
The Green Lake County 4-H Leader’s Association
will be looking for volunteers to
step up and take a role on the Executive
Board. Nominations for the offices of vice
president, treasurer, Districts 2 & 4 and
Youth Representatives will be held at the
September 6 th meeting and also at the
leader’s banquet in October. Elections will
be held at the annual Leader’s Banquet
and November those newly elected will be
sworn in to their new office. If you want to
check out the descriptions to these offices,
visit our website under “4-H/Leader’s Association.”
They are always looking for new
faces to come forward and be a part of a
wonderful organization to help the youth of
Green Lake County make the best, better!
If anyone is interested and wants to be put
on the ballot, please call the UW-EX Office
at 294-4032.
NATIONAL 4-H WEEK
PROMOTION
October 7-13, 2012 is National 4-H Week.
The theme this year is “Join the Revolution
of Responsibility.” All 4-H clubs are invited
to participate in the promotion. Get creative!
Your club could do an open house,
window display or any other activity that
will get the word out about 4-H. Your club
can win a pizza party for your November or
December club meeting. Start making
plans now to promote 4-H in your community
during October. Make up a report and
tell us all about your promotion and bring it
to the UW-EX Office. Good luck!
Bring your friends along to your 4-H meeting/activity and tell
them all about 4-H and the wonderful opportunities it offers!
CIVIL REPORTING/CIVIL RIGHTS
FORMS/CLUB
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Club reporting information will be sent to
all 4-H Club Organizational Leaders in the
coming weeks. Please fill out these forms
and return them to the UW-EX Office by
Friday, November 30.
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4‐H FOCUS
Club Connection — 4-H Graduates
2012 4-H GRADUATES &
CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
All graduating 4-H members are reminded
that they are eligible to receive the Career
Achievement Award. Along with a record
book, you must submit a 6-page (including
pictures) story on the benefits and lessons
learned during their 4-H careers. One or
two graduating members will be selected.
Winners will be announced at the Youth
Awards and Recognition Banquet. Contact
Dean in the UW-EX Office if you would like
more information.
Pictured above are: (L to R): Alex Hein, Stephanie
Walker, Kollin VanBuren, Annelise Roti Roti and Cody
Eiler.
And after 4-H Graduation,
the next is...
:
Dean Slark
4-H Youth Development Educator
920-294-4032
Dean.Slark@ces.uwex.edu
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H FOCUS
Club Connection — Leaders & Members
4-H LEADER’S BANQUET
AND RECOGNITION NIGHT
All 4-H Leaders and Youth Leaders, please
mark your calendar for the upcoming
Green Lake County 4-H Leader’s Banquet
will be held on Thursday, October 4. District
II (Fox River Patriots, Three Hilltoppers and
Manestream Riders) is in charge of the
planning for this year. Watch your mail for
an official invitation with all the official details!
2012-2013 CALENDARS
& FAMILY HANDBOOK
2012-2013 4-H Family Calendars will be
mailed in October. Use them as a guide for
upcoming 4-H events, but remember to
read your 4-H FOCUS newsletters for up to
date information on 4-H happenings, as
dates may change.
4-H YOUTH AWARDS AND
RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Youth Awards Program will be held in
October. District IV (Grand River Workers
and Dalton Doers 4-H Clubs) is in the process
of planning the event. Please watch
your mail for your special invitation and
more information to follow.
Cloverbud Day is coming -
Saturday, October 20 at the
Green Lake Public School!
Watch for details and a
registration form coming
soon. Cloverbud Day is
open to all 4-H and non-4-H children in
kindergarten through second grade. Join
us for a morning of craft projects, game
playing, face painting, snacks and fun!
Want to go somewhere this next year
Apply for a 4-H Award Trip!
State 4-H Youth Conference in Madison
Citizenship-Washington Focus
and more!
Have you ever wondered, “How can I go on these trips”
You need to start thinking about it!
The first step is completing a record book. Fill it out
completely and very neatly.
Then, check the 4-H Focus Newsletter for information on the trips,
the application process, and interview dates.
The process is simple. It just take a little work!
If you have any questions, please contact your general leader or call the UW-EX Office, 920-294-4032.
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4‐H FOCUS
Animal Science
Upcoming Horse Council Events
Sept. 8 & 9—State 4-H Gymkhana,
State Fair Park, West Allis
Sept. 13-16—State Horse Show, State
Fair Park, West Allis
Sept. 24—Parent’s Horse Project Planning
Meeting—6:00 pm, GLC Gov. Center,
Training Room
The State 4-H Gymkhana will be held September
8 & 9 and the 4-H Horse Expo will
follow on September 13-16, both taking
place at State Fair Park in West Allis.
The following youth registered to participate
at these events. Good luck and have
fun!
State Gymkhana State Horse Expo
Keeana Murphy
Emily Foley
April Ott
Sarah Montey
HORSE COUNCIL
The Horse Council’s newly elected officers
are: President-Bob Kallio, Vice President-
Deb Ott, Treasurer-Ann Murphy and Secretary-Beth
Howman-Combs. An Awards
presentation with potluck will be held in
October.
2012 WISCONSIN
4-H GYMKHANA & HORSE EXPO
Emily Combs
Kayla Hetzel
Cori Larson
Victoria Krueger
Anna Montey
Rebecca Montey
Sarah Montey
Sarah Salas
About 200 youth from 4-H
dairy projects around the
U.S. and Canada congregate
in Madison for the National
4-H Dairy Conference held
annually in conjunction with
World Dairy Expo. Participants learn about
production, processing, marketing and use
of dairy products, and develop a broader
understanding of careers available in dairy
production, biotechnology, genetics, marketing
and other selected areas. The conference
consists of participatory workshops
on the University of Wisconsin campus,
speakers, tours and visiting the World Dairy
Expo.
Where: UW-Madison Campus
When: September 30-October 3, 2012
(September 29-October 2, 2013)
Qualifications:
Must have participated in the 4-H dairy
project for at least three years, including
the current year;
Be in 10 th -12 th grade during the program.
Maximum age 18 as of January 1,
2012;
Have outstanding dairy accomplishment
records;
May not exhibit animals at World Dairy
Expo or participate in National 4-H Dairy
Cattle Judging Contest while at National
4-H Dairy Conference.
Costs:
NATIONAL 4-H
DAIRY CONFERENCE
The total cost is approx. $275. Wisconsin
4-H Foundation supports a portion
of the cost. The remainder is the responsibility
of the delegate.
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H FOCUS
The 4-4
H Connection — State Fair Results
LIVESTOCK
EXHIBITORS
Cole Chapman placed 5th in Commercial
Heifer class.
Adam Graff placed 4th and 6th for
his crossbred gilt, 10th in market
crossbred barrow class, and 9th in
market Yorkshire barrow class.
Lucas Graff received a fourth placing
for his Yorkshire gilt, placed 3rd
in crossbred gilt class, and placed
5th in the 12 year old showmanship
class.
Mercedes Schulz received Grand
Champion Poland China Bred &
Owned Market Barrow, Reserve
Grand Champion Poland China Gilt,
2nd and 3rd in market Poland China
barrow class, 4th in crossbred gilt
class, and placed 2nd in the 14 year
old showmanship class.
STATE FAIR EXHIBITORS
These Green Lake County 4-H youth were excited to showcase their exhibits
at the State Fair in West Allis Aug. 2-12. Their projects were first
selected at the 2011 Green Lake County Fair to go to the 2012 State Fair.
On check-in day, the projects are all judged again, now at the state level.
Then a few from each category are chosen. Green Lake County came
home with two Merit Awards, which is the top award. Pictured above
are—left to right: Diana Breza-Berlin (Merit Award-Knitting), Teresa Pulvermacher-Princeton
(Clothing), Bill Jones-Princeton (Natural Science),
Bryce Friday-Markesan (Mechanical Science), Annelise Roti Roti-Green
Lake (Merit Award-Woodworking), and Mary Pulvermacher-
Princeton (Crocheting). Congratulations!
STATE HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE
Emily Foley and Keanna Murphy, along with their horses, competed in the Grand Championship Challenge
in the Gymkhana category at the State Fair in West Allis. The challenge consisted of several classes
of competition. Murphy received 2 nd place in pole bending and Foley received 4 th place in barrel
racing and 2 nd place in plug racing. Congratulations!
STATE 4-H DOG SHOW
Was held August 24-26 at the Alliant Energy Center, Madison
Green Lake County was well represented at the State 4-H Dog Show with the following 4-H members and their
dogs exhibiting: Wyatt Weigel and Chico, Dalton Weigel and Echo, Carley Wesner and Nigel & Nellie, Carissa
Schmuhl and Otis, Rachel Petrascak and Rosa, Claire Heil and Atticus, April Ott and Diesel, and Allison Ott and
Starr. They were also there with their faithful dog project leaders, Joyce Affeldt and Joanne Klatt.
Here are the results: Pre-Novice Team (9th): Carissa Schmuhl, April Ott, Allison Ott, Rachel Petrascak and Claire
Heil. Rally-Gr. 3-5: Rachel Petrascak (8th); Gr. 6-8: Dalton Weigel (3rd); Gr. 9-13: Carissa Schmuhl (4th). Pre-
Novice B-Gr. 6-7, Claire Heil (12th); Gr. 8: April Ott (3rd); Pre-Novice A-Gr. 3-4: Wyatt Weigel (5th); Gr. 5-6: Rachel
Petrascak (3rd); Pre-Novice B-Gr. 3-4: Allison Ott (1st); Pre-Novice-Gr. 9: Carley Wesner (7th); Novice-Gr.
6, Dalton Weigel; Grad Novice: Carissa Schmuhl (2nd); Showmanship: Rachel Petrascak (7th), Carley Wesner
(8th), Carissa Schmuhl (5th).
Congratulations to all!
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4‐H FOCUS
2012 Fair Results— Jr. Class Awards
Dairy Junior Champion Holstein Abby Swanke
Dairy Reserve Junior Champion Holstein Marissa Gies
Dairy Junior Champion Colored Breed Hunter Stenholt
Dairy Reserve Junior Champion Colored Breed Nicolas Stenholt
Dairy Junior Grand Champion Hunter Stenholt
Dairy Reserve Junior Grand Champion Abby Swanke
Dairy Champion Senior Holstein Hunter Stenholt
Dairy Reserve Champion Senior Holstein Jordan Gies
Dairy Champion Senior Colored Breed Hunter Stenholt
Dairy Reserve Champion Senior Colored Breed Julie Fleegal
Dairy Grand Champion Cow None
Dairy Reserve Champion Cow None
Dairy Best Udder Hunter Stenholt
Dairy Supreme Champion Hunter Stenholt
Dairy Reserve Supreme Champion Hunter Stenholt
Dairy Best Junior Showperson Nicolas Stenholt
Dairy Best Intermediate Showperson Julie Fleegak
Dairy Best Senior Showperson Jordan Geis
Dairy Top Fitted Animal Junior None
Dairy Top Fitted Animal Intermediate None
Dairy Top Fitted Animal Senior None
Dairy Top Herdsperson Carissa Schmuhl
Dairy Herdsmanship Large Club Roy Creek Ramblers
Dairy Herdsmanship Small Club Country Clovers
Beef Grand Champion Steer Quintin Krenz
Beef Reserve Grand Champion Steer Leah Mace
Beef Champion Dairy Steer Kollin Van Buren
Beef Reserve Champion Dairy Steer Kollin Van Buren
Beef Champion Heifer Cole Chapman
Beef Reserve Champion Beef Heifer Allen Duscheck
Beef Best Junior Showperson Allen Duscheck
Beef Best Intermediate Showperson Cole Chapman
Beef Best Senior Showperson Troy Cotterill
Beef Top Individual Herdsperson Bill Jones & Kollin Van Buren
Beef Large Club Herdsmanship Fox River Patriots
Beef Small Club Herdsmanship Markesan FFA
Swine Grand Champion Live Barrow Bryce Friday
Swine Grand Champion Carcass Barrow Jessica Hein
Swine Reserve Grand Champion Live Barrow Stephanie Walker
Swine Champion Rate of Gain Cody Merill
Swine Best Junior Showperson Bryce Friday
Swine Best Intermediate Showperson Clayton Bobek
Swine Best Senior Showperson Leah Mace
Swine Top Herdsperson Kayla Hetzel
Swine Small Club Herdsmanship Three Hilltoppers
Swine Large Club Herdsmanship Country Clovers
Sheep Grand Champion Lamb Victoria Krueger
Sheep Reserve Grand Champion Lamb Jayne Held
Sheep Champion Rate of Gain Crystal Sales
Sheep Champion Ram Jacob Held
Sheep Champion Purebred Ewe Jayne Held
Sheep Best Junior Showperson Morgan Bobek
Sheep Best Intermediate Showperson Ben Bruss
Sheep Best Senior Showperson Mercedes Schulz
Sheep Top Herdspersons Henry James & Cole Slark
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H FOCUS
2012 Fair Results— Jr. Class Awards
Sheep Large Club Herdsmanship Roy Creek Ramblers
Sheep Small Club Herdsmanship Grand River Workers
Goats Grand Champion Goat Danaan Montag
Goats Reserve Grand Champion Goat Cormac Montag
Goats Best Junior Showperson Teleri Montag
Goats Best Intermediate Showperson Danaan Montag
Goats Best Senior Showperson None
Poultry Grand Champion Chad Bruss
Poultry Reserve Grand Champion Tristan Jenkins
Poultry Best Junior Showperson Ashton Zills
Poultry Best Intermediate Showperson Jason Roeder
Poultry Best Senior Showperson Chad Bruss
Poultry Best Individual Herdsperson Abbie Swanke
Rabbits Best of Breed—Flemish Giant Abbie Swanke
Rabbits Best of Breed—New Zealand Abbie Swanke
Rabbits Best of Breed—Dutch Abbie Swanke
Rabbits Best of Breed—Satin Eric Pamenter
Rabbits Best of Breed—Californian Quentin Swanke
Rabbits Best of Breed—Rex Summer Sternitske
Rabbits Best of Breed—Polish Sarah Fleegal
Rabbits Best of Breed—Lops Mason Swanke
Rabbits Best of Breed—Silver Marten Briann Eagen
Rabbits Best of Breed—Silver Fox Jessie Stibb
Rabbits Best of Breed—Havana Jenna Sternitske
Rabbits Best of Breed—Netherland Dwarf Jessie Stibb
Rabbits Best of Breed—Dwarf Hotot Quentin Swanke
Rabbits Best of Breed—Mini Lop Emily Eagen
Rabbits Best of Breed—Lops Mason Swanke
Rabbits Best of Breed—Mini Rex Kayla Dredske
Rabbits Any Other Fancy Breed Eric Pamenter
Rabbits Best Rabbit in Show Quentin Swanke
Rabbits Best Reserve Rabbit in Show Jessie Stibb
Rabbits Best Junior Showperson Sarah Fleegal
Rabbits Best Intermediate Showperson Julie Fleegal
Rabbits Best Senior Showperson Kayla Dredske
Rabbits Best Individual Herdsperson Quentin Swanke
Dogs Pre Novice A; gr. 3-6 1st Place Rachel Petraszak
Dogs Pre Novice A; gr. 3-6 2nd Place Kierra Zills
Dogs Pre Novice A; gr. 3-6 3rd Place Wyatt Weigel
Dogs Pre Novice A; gr. 7-13 1st Place Erica Kowald
Dogs Pre Novice B; gr. 3-6 1st Place Allison Ott
Dogs Pre Novice B; gr. 3-6 2nd Place Clair Heil
Dogs Pre Novice B; gr. 7-13 1st Place Carley Wesner
Dogs Pre Novice B; gr. 7-13 2nd Place April Ott
Dogs Pre Novice B; gr. 7-13 3rd Place Kailee Betler
Dogs Best Intermediate Showperson Kailee Betler
Dogs Novice 1st Place Dalton Weigel
Dogs Novice 2nd Place Annelise Roti Roti
Dogs Graduate Novice 1st Place Carissa Schmuhl
Dogs Brace Class 1st Place April Ott
Dogs Brace Class 2nd Place Carley Wesner
Dogs Best of Show Carissa Schmuhl
Dogs Best Junior Showmanship Wyatt Weigel
Dogs Best Intermediate Showmanship Dalton Weigel
Dogs Best Senior Showmanship Carissa Schmuhl
Plant & Soil Science Best Sheaf of Grain Ethan Badtke
Plant & Soil Science HCE Outstanding Achievement Ben Bruss
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4‐H FOCUS
2012 Fair Results— Jr. Class Awards
Houseplants & Flowers HCE Outstanding Achievement Kayla Dredske
Natural Science HCE Outstanding Achievement Bill Jones
Natural Science State Fair Kade Muehlenhaupt
Archery Top Archer—Junior Brodie Wittchow
Archery Top Archer– Intermediate Drew Muehlenhaupt
Archery Top Archer– Senior Jordan Ballwanz
Archery Champion Barebones; ages 12-14 Michael Prindle
Archery Champion Barebones; ages 15-19 Terra Disterhaft
Archery Reserve Champion Unlimited– Junior Trevor Gohlke
Archery Reserve Champion Barebones– Junior Noah Treder
Cloverbuds HCE Outstanding Achievement Emma Schoebel
Cloverbuds HCE Outstanding Achievement Colton Hilke
Cloverbuds HCE Outstanding Achievement Mackenzie Finn
Cloverbuds HCE Outstanding Achievement Ridge Lang
Cloverbuds HCE Outstanding Achievement Willough Selthofner
Cultural Arts HCE Outstanding Achievement Annelise Roti Roti
Cultural Arts HCE Outstanding Achievement Sarah Montey
Cultural Arts 4-H and Youth Conference Exhibit Drew Muehlenhaupt
Cultural Arts 4-H and Youth Conference Exhibit Terra Disterhaft
Cultural Arts Honorable Mention Clayton Bobek
Cultural Arts Honorable Mention Sadie Goettl
Photography State 4-H Youth Photography Display Cole Chapman
Photography State 4-H Youth Photography Display Annelise RotiRoti
Photography State 4-H Youth Photography Display Amy Hutchings
Photography Grand Champion; grades 3-7 Drew Muehlenhaupt
Photography Reserve Grand Champion; grades 3-7 Andrea S.
Photography Grand Champion, grades 8-13 Margaret Grewal
Photography Reserve Grand Champion; grades 8-13 Molly Hopkins
Photography HCE Outstanding Achievement Brynn Moderow
Photgraphy HCE Outstanding Achievement Bree Moderow
Technology HCE Outstanding Achievement Richie McMartin
Woodworking HCE Outstanding Achievement Annelise RotiRoti
Woodworking State Fair Kevin Moldenhauer
Mechanical Science HCE Outstanding Achievement Jeremy Wissell
Mechanical Science State Fair Kevin Moldenhauer
Foods and Nutrition Top Bread Teresa Pulvermacher
Foods and Nutrition Top Bread Drew Muehlenhaupt
Foods and Nutrition Top Bread Allision Ott
Foods and Nutrition Best Overall Cookie– Junior Jeremy Wissell
Foods and Nutrition Best Overall Cookie– Senior Kayla Hetzel
Foods and Nutrition Alice Award (Best Pie/Cake) Drew Muehlenhaupt
Foods and Nutrition HCE Outstanding Achievement Nicolas Stenholt
Foods and Nutrition HCE Outstanding Achievement Carissa Schmuhl
Foods and Nutrition Top Dairy Award– Cloverbud Kylie Slark
Foods and Nutrition Top Dairy Award– Junior Nic Stenholt
Foods and Nutrition Top Dairy Award– Intermediate McKenna Newton
Foods and Nutrition Top Dairy Award—Senior Carissa Schmuhl
Foods and Nutrition 1st Place Pork Bryce Werch
Foods and Nutrition Best Place Setting Drew Muehelhaupt
Foods and Nutrition Top Cloverbud Carter Newton
Foods and Nutrition Top First Year Exhibitor Abigail Werch
Foods and Nutrition Best Meat (Other Than Pork) Wyatt Lind
Foods and Nutrition Best Dessert Briann Eagen
Foods and Nutrition Best Appetizer/hors’d’oeuvre Julie Fleegal
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H FOCUS
2012 Fair Results— Jr. Class Awards
Clothing Top Exhibit Award– Level 1 Luke Pulvermacher
Clothing Top Exhibit Award– Level 2 Teresa Pulvermacher
Clothing Top Exhibit Award– Level 3 Teresa Pulvermacher
Clothing State Fair Teresa Pulvermacher
Clothing HCE Outstanding Achievement Hannah Kwiesielwicz
Clothing Measuring Up– Cloverbud Leah Bobek
Clothing Measuring Up– Gr. 3-5 Morgan Bobek
Knitting and Crocheting HCE Outstanding Award Molly Hopkins
Knitting and Crocheting State Fair ( Knitting) Diana Breza
Knitting and Crocheting State Fair (Crocheting) Victoria Krueger
Knitting and Crocheting HCE Outstanding Achievement Andrea S.
Knitting and Crocheting HCE Outstanding Achievement Abigail Werch
Home Environment HCE Outstanding Achievement Alyssa Berndt
Home Environment State Fair Hannah Kwiesielwicz
Home Environment HCE Outstanding Achievement Kade Muehlenhaupt
Demonstrations HCE Outstanding Achievement Brooke Navulis
Demonstrations State Fair Briann Eagen
Youth Leadership HCE Outstanding Achievement Amy Hutchings
Health, Social and Political Sciences HCE Outstanding Achievement
Carissa Schmuhl
Horses Halter Best Fitted Rebecca Montey
Horses Halter Pony Rebecca Montey
Horses Halter Western Type Kayla Hetzel
Horses Halter English Type Rebecca Montey
Horses Showmanship (Grades 6-8) Sarah Montey
Horses Showmanship (Grades 9-10) Arden Pahlman
Horses Showmanship (Grades 11-13) Emily Combs
Horses Horseless Horse Showmanship (Grades 6-8) Victoria Krueger
Horses Hunt Seat Equitation (Grades 6-8) Sarah Montey
Horses Hunt Seat Equitation (Grades 9-10) Kayla Hetzel
Horses Hunt Seat Equitation (Grades 11-13) Emily Combs
Horses Hunt Seat Pleasure (Grades 9-10) Kayla Hetzel
Horses Hunt Seat Pleasure (Grades 11-13) Emily Combs
Horses Hunt Seat Equitation-Pony (Grades 9-10) Rebecca Montey
Horses Hunt Seat Pleasure-Pony (Grades 9-10) Rebecca Montey
Horses Hunter Hack-2 fences 2’3” Emily Combs
Horses Hunter Hack-2 fences 2’6” Emily Combs
Horses Western Horsemanship (Grades 9-10) Kayla Hetzel
Horses Western Horsemanship (Grades 11-13) Emily Combs
Horses Western Pleasure (Grades 6-8) April Ott
Horses Western Pleasure (Grades 9-10) Kayla Hetzel
Horses Western Pleasure (Grades 11-13) Emily Combs
Horses Walk/Trot Equitation (Grades 6-8) Kennedy Hoch
Horses Walk/Trot Pleasure (Grades 6-8) Ambrea Zacharias
Horses Horseless Horse Walk/Trot Equitation Cori Larson
Horses Horseless Horse Walk/Trot Pleasure Cori Larson
Horses Trail Class—English Anna Montey
Horses Trail Class—Western Sarah Salas
Horses Gymkhana—Speed & Action April Ott
Horses Gymkhana—Plug Race Kailee Betler/Emily Foley
Horses Gymkhana—Keyhole Sarah Montey/Keeana Murphy
Horses Gymkhana—LT Special Emily Foley/April Ott
Horses Gymkhana—Barrels Emily Foley/Sarah Montey
Horses Gymkhana—Flag Race Sarah Montey
Horses Gymkhana—Pole Bending Emily Foley/Sarah Montey
Horses Gymkhana—Key Race Emily Foley/Sarah Montey
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4‐H FOCUS
2012 Green Lake County Fair
•••••THANK YOU•••••
Another fair has come and gone! Our fair theme
this year was so fitting since “we do have a good
thing growing!” The staff wishes to extend a very
special thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered,
or helped in any way before, during or
after the fair. From the youth/adult exhibitors to
the superintendents to the office volunteers to the
livestock auction buyers - THANK YOU ALL. Without
you, this grand event would not be possible.
BE PROUD BECAUSE YOU ARE ALL WINNERS IN
THE EYES OF GREEN LAKE COUNTY!
Also congratulations to all 4-H members who participated
in the 2012 “We’ve Got A Good Thing
Growing” fair! Winners of special awards please
remember to thank your award sponsors. It is
extremely important that they know their contribution
is appreciated. If you do not know who sponsored
your award, check your fair book. Sponsors
are listed at the end of each department.
Kim
Dean
RECYCLE FAIR RIBBONS
Now that the fair is over and you have received
all of those beautiful prizes at the
fair, you might think, “what am I going to do
with all of these ribbons” If you are having
that thought, we will accept any good quality
Green Lake County Fair ribbons here at
the UW-EX Office. They will be put into our
supply for future use.
PREMIUM CHECKS
Fair premium checks have been mailed.
Please remember to cash your checks as
soon as possible. Lost checks will not be
reissued.
You can view and print pages from the 4-H Newsletter and much more online
at: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/greenlake/4h/index.html Check it out!
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4-H FOCUS
Green Lake County Extension Page
Beth Johnson, Family Living Educator
I am happy to share the news that I will be permanently joining the UW-Extension team in Green Lake
County as the Family Living Educator. That’s right, there is not ‘interim’ word at the beginning of my
title! Thank you to everyone who have extended a welcoming gesture to me throughout the past year.
I have made many great connections and friendships. I was honored to be asked to teach at Super
Saturday and met so many great 4-H youth. We made soft pretzels and shared recipes for cheese dip. Some families
still talk about the wonderful cheese dip recipe. I like that and hope we can work together to create many
more Super Saturday and other 4-H memories together. The fair was a wonderful way for me to reflect on where
I was just one year ago and now how many more people I know. There are many things that you can expect from
me in the months to come. Some things I want to make sure you are aware of include the wonderful fundraiser
the Home & Community Education (HCE) members have at the Green Lake Golden Harvest Fest on Saturday, September
29 th and 30 th . The county group will be selling walking tacos on Saturday while the Wisconsin Bookworms
readers will be selling popcorn and working the Scarecrow Spin game which will help offset the expense
of purchasing the eight books that 150 young children throughout Green Lake County receive throughout the
school year from our wonderfully dedicated HCE Wisconsin Bookworms readers. I will also be offering a
Strengthening Families 10-14 Program for youth between the ages of 10 & 14 and their parents. If your family fits
that range, please contact me at the office.
Nav Ghimire, Agriculture Agent
Drought Assistance Meeting for Farmers
Green Lake County UW-Extension, Department Land and Water Conservation,
and Farm Service Agency are jointly conducting a drought assistance meeting
for farmers. The following topics will be covered in this meeting - government
assistance, changes in farm conservation plan, feed supply and animal nutrients,
and insurance arrangements. Tuesday, September 4 th , 2012 at 1:00
p.m. Lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Training Room of the Green Lake
County Government Center, 571 County Road A, Green Lake. For further information
please contact: Nav Ghimire, Agriculture Agent at Green Lake County
UW-Extension, 920-294-4037, email: nav.ghimire@ces.uwex.edu.
Jason Kauffeld, Community Resource Development Educator
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca
"..It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds...”
~ Samuel Adams
"Conformity can be costly in a world of uncertainty" ~ Douglass North (Nobel winning economist)
“Contrary to the opinion of many people, leaders are not born. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard
work.” ~ Vince Lombardi
"Who is the happier man: he who has braved the storm of life and lived, or he who has stayed securely on shore and merely
existed" ~ Hunter S. Thompson
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody is not thinking." ~ General Patton
Green Lake County UW-Extension Mission
Green Lake County UW-Extension office and faculty utilize research based educational
programming with diverse groups; addressing needs, facilitating change, optimizing learning
and opportunities for Green Lake County residents where they live and work.
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GREEN LAKE COUNTY 4‐H FOCUS
RECORD BOOKS DUE
TO THE UW-EX OFFICE
BY 4:30 P.M. SEPT. 10
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PAID
GREEN LAKE, WI
PERMIT NO. 19
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Green Lake County 4-H Newsletter
UW-Extension extends the knowledge and resources of the
University of Wisconsin to people where they live and work.
Green Lake County Government Center
UW-Extension Office Located on the 2nd floor
Dean Slark
4-H Youth Development Educator
dean.slark@ces.uwex.edu
UW-Extension Office
Green Lake County Government Center
571 County Road A
PO Box 3188
Green Lake, WI 54941
Phone: 920-294-4032
(24-Hour Voicemail)
Fax: 920-294-4176
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Website: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/greenlake/
An EEO/Affirmative
Action employer,
University of Wisconsin-
Extension provides
equal opportunities
in employment and programming,
including
Title IX and ADA
requirements.
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