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April 4, 2006

Congratulations!!!
        Congratulations to the Junior Hippology Team on a successful season. Participating this year was Brett Buchmeier, Ashley Wessels, Deauna Cost, Janna Rice, Katie Rice, Kristine Keller & Jessica Johnson. Members of this group attended the Wells County contest along with most attending the State Contest during the Valley City Winter Show.

PROJECT DAY
        Project Day is scheduled for April 22.  There are a few openings left. If you haven’t registered call the office and we will work with you on session openings

FRUIT/CANDY SALES
       Congratulations to the top four families for Spring Fruit & Candy Sales. They are as follows: Stromme’s, Pike’s, Hatten’s & Schall’s. Thanks to everyone that took the time to sell and deliver the fruit and candy. It is a great fund raiser that supports Ramsey County 4-H activities and members.

EXTENSION YOUTH CONFERENCE
       The dates for Extension Youth Conference are June 19-22, 2006. Registration will be available from the Extension Office soon. Enclosed is an application form for sponsorship from the Ramsey County 4-H. Note these need to be returned to the Extension Office by May 1.

ACHIEVEMENT DAYS
Ramsey County Achievement Days

Set for June 17, 28-29, 2006.

       The Achievement Day Horse Show will be held at Peterson Arena on Saturday, June 17.

       Everything else that is associated with 4-H Achievement Days will be held on June 28 & 29 at the Memorial Building and Bill Jerome Arena. Absolutely everything, including exhibits, expos, animals, horses, speech spectacular, fashion revue, etc., must be pre-registered by June 9.  Only 4-H’ers completing the pre-registration will be able to exhibit at 4-H Achievement Days so start that paperwork. This includes cloverbuds!

LIVESTOCK OWNERSHIP & LEASE DATES
       Following are the ownership deadline dates for animals.  All livestock except market beef will be MAY 1.  Market beef animals was MARCH 1.

       All livestock & horse lease agreements must be on the enclosed form and turned into Bill by May 1, 2006. With the exception of market beef leases that had to have been turned in by March 1, 2006

COMMUNICATION ARTS
      The Ramsey County Communication Arts Contest will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Thursday, May 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.  Awards will be presented at approximately 6 p.m. 

APPLICATIONS DUE
      4-H members, 16 and older, are encouraged to apply to be a 4-H Ambassador.  The application form, available in the County Extension Office is due May 5th for selections at Extension Youth Conference in June. Applications need to be mailed on from each County Extension Office.

      Another awesome opportunity is to serve on the ND 4-H Tech Team. Applications are also available at the Extension Office. Tech Team Applications are due July 1.

ACHIEVEMENT DAY PRE-REGISTRATION
      Registration forms for Achievement Days will be mailed the beginning of May. If you have questions on pre-registration please contact our office. Pre-registration for Achievement Days will be due in the Extension Office by June 9.

Sewing Skills Needed
      A local in-home business is looking to hire individuals to do sewing for them. You would sew a simple pillow type cover, in your own home with your own sewing machine. They would be willing to work with 4-H members on a part-time basis. Contact Connie Fanous at 662-2790 for more details.

Community Service Opportunity
      The Ramsey County Thrivent Chapter is sponsoring a “Join Hands Day” event in support of terminally ill patients at Mercy Hospital. The Thrivent Chapter is hoping to provide each patient with a fleece tied blanket. Thrivent will purchase the fleece for a group or individual to cut and tie into blankets. There are also kits available where the cutting has been completed and the blanke just needs to be tied. The nation-wide “Join Hands Day” is May 6, 2006, but the blankets can be made on any day that is convenient to your group. If you are interested in this project or have other questions, please contact Carmen Tronson at 662-2131 (carmen-tronson@hotmail.com) or Sandy Weaver at 682-5264 (ksweaver@utma.com). The Thrivent Chapter will need to order supplies, so please contact either Carmen or Sandy by Monday, April 10 with the number of blankets you are interested in making.

Counselors Needed
      The Western 4-H Camp is looking for 2 counselors for the summer camping season. Pay is $2,800-$3,200 depending on experience. The camp furnishes the room and board. For more information call Carol Leidholm at 701-462-8541 ext. 206. Additional employment may be available with the Lewis and Clark Foundation at either Fort Mandan or the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.

Lamb & Pig Sale
      There will be a lamb & pig sale on Saturday April 15 at the State Fair Grounds.

Plaque Sponsorship
      At the Spring 4-H Council Meeting it was voted to ask each club to sponsor a plaque for Achievement Days. The plaques are $12 and as soon as you send in your money you will have a choice as to what plaque you will sponsor. Give us a call to check out the choices.

CANDY
There is extra candy available in the Extension Office if your family or others are interested. It is $5.00 per box and would be great for Easter.



 

 

 

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