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SALUTE TO 2016 FRANKLIN COUNTY 4-H
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
FRANKLIN COUNTY 4-H
4-H AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES 4-H’ers that enjoy the outdoors have several project choices. In 4-H Crop Production members can get their hands dirty while learning about soil, bugs, and other stuff, and how they affect the crops they grow. In 4-H Environment & Sustainability members discover how the choices they make everyday affect our whole world forever. Through the 4-H Horticulture Project, 4-H’ers explore the basic principles of plant science; they learn to plan, care for and manage vegetable or flower gardens; and they learn effective, safe methods of pest control, and they learn to investigate landscape plans and techniques. In 4-H Outdoor Adventures members go backpacking, hike a trail, build a campfire, ride a bike, or reel in the big one! 4-H Safety & Education in Shooting Sports 4-H’ers get to hit their target with a bow, rifle or shotgun. Awards were presented to: Environment: Completing: Tyler Campbell. Horticulture: County Bronze: Quinn Holmgaard, Elizabeth Kielty, Emma Kloetzer, Carrie Stephenson, Kylie Willems; County Silver: MaKenna Kuper; County Gold: Collin Meints; Completing: Savanna Baldwin, William Miller, Colton England, Isaiah Nolte, Sydney Lyman, Laela Ragsdale, Abigail Meinders, Noah Shaver, Ellie Meyer, Lily Strother, Hannah Miller. TOP Junior Award: Kylie Willems. Outdoor Adventures: County Bronze: Jarret Jordahl, Emma Kloetzer. Shooting Sports: County Bronze: Jarret Jordahl. ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECT, PETS, POULTRY, RABBITS, and VETERINARY SCIENCE AWARDS After project records had been reviewed by the county project leaders and County 4-H and Youth Committee, the following 4-H members were selected to receive awards: Animal Science: County Bronze: Colton England; Completed: MaKenna Kuper, Ellie Meyer. TOP Junior Award: Colton England. Poultry: County Bronze: Tate Miller, Rayne Wagner; Completed: KC Feldman, Matthew Miller, Madeline Geerts, William Miller, Warren Miller, Hannah Miller; TOP Intermediate Award: Jacob Fjeld. TOP Senior Award: KC Feldman. Rabbit: County Bronze: Jadyn Dirksen, Jake Swenson. County Gold: KC Feldman. Completed: Colin Hill, Tate Miller, Matthew Miller, Hannah Miller, Warren Miller, Jordan Swenson. Veterinary Science: Completed: Justine Jordahl. 4-H BEEF AWARDS The potential of the 4-H Beef Project is greater today than ever before. Some very real, yet very exciting challenges face the beef industry. The 4-H Beef Project provides young people with a broad-based view of the beef industry, stimulates interest in producing a quality product, and gives beef industry leaders the opportunity to work with those young people on issues concerning the industry. Through the beef project, the industry assures itself of a capable work force in the future -- using “learning by doing” methods, beef project members learn practical skills in the production, management, marketing, consumer relations, consumer education and career selection. Members in this project develop life skills and practical abilities in finance, record keeping, animal health care, decision making, public relations, and the ability to share what they have learned. The following Beef Project members were recognized at the Annual 4-H Awards Night held November 6, 2016: County Bronze: Lane Benning, Cael Burmester, Kaylie Lundt, Ashley Peterson, Grant Subbert, Rayne Wagner, Nyla Wibholm, Jackson Wohlford. County Silver: Wyatt Benning; County Gold: Brooke Benning. Completed: Landon Benning, Aaron DeVries, Zach DeVries, Anna Dirksen, Alayna Hunt; TOP Junior Award: Anna Dirksen; TOP Senior Award: Regan Hickman. BOTTLE/BUCKET CALF The Bottle/Bucket Calf project is an opportunity for youth in grades 4 to 6 to learn about caring for a young calf. Youth select a calf with an adult partner (parent, 4-H leader, neighbor, relative, etc.). The partners then work together to raise the calf, completing learning experiences that focus on calf housing, calf nutrition, and calf health. Since this project emphasizes what the youth learned through these experiences, success in this project is not based on the quality of the calf. These 4-H members completed records and earned the following awards: County Bronze: Scott Harr, Jarret Jordahl, Grant Subbert, Kylie Willems. 4-H SHEEP & MEAT GOAT PROJECT AWARDS The 4-H Sheep and Meat Goat Project are two of the most successful and rapidly growing project areas in 4-H today. Whether 4-H’ers feed and manage one lamb or breed and raise an entire flock, they have the opportunity to learn and employ efficient marketing methods and demonstrate sound breeding, feeding, and management practices. Sheep Project: County Bronze: Rylee Keehn, Jackson Kelsey; Completed: Lily Dirksen, Macy Dirksen, Colby Theisen, Elizabeth Thiesen; Meat Goat: Completed: Kylie Willems. DOG PROJECT WINNERS ARE ANIMAL LOVERS In the 4-H Dog Project, youth learn responsibility and they develop a greater understanding and appreciation for animals. They learn the practical details of dog care and health maintenance as they develop skills in dog obedience. The 4-H’ers learn how to provide the continuous training and care that allows a dog to become a companion...a pet...a friend. 4-H’ers who demonstrated sound dog care and training skills in 201516 receiving county awards are: County Bronze: Anna Dirksen; County Silver: Justine Jordahl. 4-H HORSE, PONY, AND MULE PROJECT The joy of being able to care for an animal which one loves and having the skills to train, ride, and exhibit that animal is one of the greatest rewards a young person receives as a participant in the 4-H Horse Project. Through this project, young people experience the satisfaction of owning and caring for horses, ponies or mules and of assuming responsibility for their management and training. They learn about breeding and feeding, housing and health, riding and training, and showing and judging. County awards presented were: County Bronze: Anne Henrichs; Completed: Claire Wearda. 4-H’ERS RECEIVE SWINE PROJECT AWARDS The 4-H Swine Project is one of the oldest and strongest educational efforts of 4-H, dating back to the first corn and pig clubs organized in the early 1900’s. Since then, some seven million young people have been involved in the project. The 4-H Swine Project continues to provide 4-H’ers realistic learning experiences in animal production, management and marketing. The swine project not only has contributed significantly to the development of creative, productive citizens but also has provided vocational training in improved swine production practices. The training 4-H’ers receive in the swine project has had a direct and highly positive effect on the efficiency of swine production in the United States. 4-H Swine Project awards were presented to: County Bronze: Tate Miller; County Silver: Kendal Koenen; County Gold: Ryan Keninger, Kolton Koenen; TOP Intermediate Award: Kendal Koenen;TOP Senior Award: Kolton Koenen.
PART OF THE LEADERSHIP TEAM Franklin County can boast 27 club leaders on their 4-H team. These dedicated volunteers are what keeps club work going. They give unselfishly of their time in many ways. They act as a liaison between the Extension Office and the 4-H members, carrying project information and procedures to their local clubs. Leaders provide a role model to the members by working with them on club activities such as the fair booth display, window display, club fund raising projects and community service projects. They encourage each member to work to their fullest potential and to develop their own leadership capabilities. More than thirty adults in Franklin County received personal satisfactions from serving as volunteer 4-H club leaders in 2015-16: Creative Clovers: Val Gonzalez, Jackie Dohlman, Marjan Machellino; FC Shamrocks: Darshan Miller, Morgan Miller; Franklin XL’s: Carma DeVries, Todd Dirksen; Horse-N-Around Equinators: Carol Lowery, Laura Lyman, Deb Place, Alicia Rankin; Marion Monarchs: Tonja Lohrbach; Northwest Franklin: Cindy Peil; Osceola Raiders: Jessica Benning, Lora Duncan, Monica Kuper, Denise Willems; Outdoor Recreation: Brody Bertram; Reeve Hampton Hustlers: Pam DeVries; Sheffield Town & Country: Donna Emhoff, Dori Jo Berding; Southwest Franklin: Denelle McWherter; Tri-L: Brenda Fjeld, Laura Brunsen; Washington Winners: Nadine Baltes; West Fork Winners: Daren Meints, Marilee Jones.
Nadine Baltes, Deb Marlette and Pam DeVries.
4-H ALUMNI/HONORARY MEMBER RECOGNITION The more than 45 million 4-H alumni in our population are a rich resource for the 4-H program. The 4-H Alumni Recognition honors former 4-H members for their outstanding accomplishments after 4-H membership. Recognition goes to those alumni who retain their interest in 4-H and support for the program. Recipients are chosen on the basis of effective leadership, public service, service to 4-H, and setting a positive example for young people. Each year the Franklin County 4-H Organization honors former 4-H members whose achievements exemplify citizenship, leadership, community and public service. Recipients are selected by the County 4-H and Youth Committee. This year’s Alumni Award recipients are Nadine Baltes, Pam DeVries and Deb Marlette. Nadine Baltes was a 9 year member of the Reeve Royalties club, where she held the offices of Vice President and Secretary. Some of Nadine’s favorite memories as a 4-H’er includes the Franklin County Fair. She lived in the country, and this was the one time of the summer that she got to see all of her friends. Even though she didn’t show livestock, her friends did, and so she got to hang out with them in the cattle barn. Nadine was chosen to attend the Iowa State Fair in Clothing Selection. She stayed at the Youth Inn on the grounds during some typical hot humid fair weather. Nadine learned a valuable lesson that year, don’t choose an outfit you would wear in the winter! Her outfit of jeans, turtleneck, faux sheep wool coat and fashion boots was a bit hot, but a great experience none the less! As a 4-H club volunteer for Washington Winners the last 14 years, Nadine has tried to teach her club members the same life skills she learned as a youth through club projects. “Sometimes a member would find out that they enjoyed the project so much that they wanted to do something else in that project area. It was always fun to see the members grow and learn new things,” said Nadine. Nadine believes that 4-H teaches responsibility, commitment, self-discipline and the value of being a part of the community. Pam DeVries was a member of the Sheffield Shamrocks for 8 years where she held the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. One of Pam’s favorite memories as a 4-H’er is the Share-the-Fun event that she participated in with her club. They constructed marionettes and performed with them at the fair. Pam has been the club volunteer for the Reeve Hampton Hustlers for the past 14 years. One of Pam’s favorite memories as a volunteer also involved Share-the-Fun when her club performed a Lip Sync and advance to the State Fair. Pam said, “4-H is a great program for our youth. There are so many opportunities to learn and grow in a wide range of areas. Skills gained in leadership, communication and teamwork help 4-H members become successful adults. 4-H also provides the opportunity to meet new people. I have friends that I met through 4-H that are still friends today.” Deb Marlette belonged to the Geneva Gainers club for 9 years where she held the offices of Vice President, Historian and Photographer. She was involved with dairy, food & nutrition, clothing, home improvement, photography, creative arts and sheep projects. Some of the highlights for Deb was winning the state gold award for agriculture, clothing and dairy, an award trip to Minneapolis and the home economics scholarship. “My favorite memory is all the friends I made through 4-H, who I am still friends with today! I also enjoyed going on the trips, State 4-H Conference, being a 4-H Camp Counselor and of course the FAIR!” said Deb. Deb was a club volunteer for Osceola Raiders for 10 years. Deb said “I had so much fun and got to know a lot of different kids and their families. It was always fun to watch them grow each year. I believe in the 4-H program because it is a good program to be involved in and it teaches you so much if you are willing to step out of your box and try different things. So much of what you learn, you can use in your adult life. I feel like I will always be involved in 4-H in some aspect. I would encourage all youth and adults to get involved in 4-H!!” Thank you Nadine, Pam and Deb, for your outstanding service to the Franklin County 4-H Organization.
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4-H AWARD OF THE CLOVER In appreciation of the important contributions volunteers make to the lives of the young people of Franklin County through leadership in 4-H activities, the following volunteers were recognized with the 4-H Awards of the Clover for their service. SILVER CLOVER AWARDS: Five Years Service, Dennis Borcherding, Denelle McWherter.
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4-H’ERS STUDY NUTRITION AND FOOD PREPARATION Every day, people make many decisions about which foods to eat, and they start doing so at a very young age. Youth is the best time to learn about good eating habits and food-related issues. Youngsters have the opportunity to build good habits rather than facing the necessity of correcting bad habits later in life. The 4-H Food and Nutrition project helps young people take responsibility for making healthful food choices. Food and nutrition learning experiences in 4-H make the fitness-nutrition connection by encouraging 4-H’ers to establish a fitness plan based on knowledge of one’s nutritional needs, lifestyle and physical condition. As they develop skills in planning, selecting, preparing, serving and storing food, 4-H’ers come to understand how our food choices are influenced and they explore career opportunities in Food and Nutrition. Awards were presented at the Annual 4-H Awards Night to the following members: Food & Nutrition: County Bronze: Emma Kloetzer, Carrie Stephenson; County Silver: Lucas Diggins, Hope Hartman, Justine Jordahl, Victoria Kuper, Ellie Meyer; County Gold: Hanna Benning; Completing: Michael Bottorff, Colton England, Anne Henrichs, Quinn Holmgaard, Kelsie Kuper, Abigail Meinders, Katie Meyer, Hannah Miller, Ellianna Ragsdale, Laela Ragsdale, Madi Vanness, Kylie Willems; TOP Intermediate Award: Hope Hartman; TOP Senior Award: Abby Castillo, Grace Olmstead. Consumer Management: County Silver: Justine Jordahl. 4-H’ERS LEARN RELATIONSHIP AND PARENTING SKILLS Children grow up to be parents generation after generation. But the patterns of parenting change from one generation to the next. 4-H’ers can get help for the parenting ahead through the 4-H Child Development Project. These projects help them gain knowledge and understanding of people and different family systems that they experience through friendships and baby sitting. The 4-H Child Development Project offers three levels: (1) learning and sharing; (2) caring for children; and (3) parenting ahead. The third project level, parenting ahead, helps 4-H’ers find out who they are and how they feel about families. At this level they also develop skills related to future relationships as well as future adult roles. There are a lot of basic materials and information in the three units for human development. Both boys and girls are limited only by their imaginations to set goals and share what they are learning as they grow. Those selected to receive awards were: County Silver: Justine Jordahl; County Gold: KC Feldman; Completed: Alyssa Hames.
HONORARY 4-H MEMBER Honorary Member recognition honors individuals or businesses who may not have been former 4-H members but show strong interest and support for the program. The Franklin County 4-H Organization is honoring Donna Emhoff for her support of the Franklin County 4-H program. For the past 8 years Donna Emhoff has been a club volunteer with Sheffield Town & Country. When asked why she became involved with the 4-H program Donna says, “ There are so many kids who need something like 4-H in their lives to teach them how to do some things, give them confidence to speak in front of people, and just to feel like they belong somewhere. It opens so many areas where they might Donna Emhoff was awarded not have realized they have a as an Honorary 4-H Member. talent for.” Some of Donna’s favorite memories as a club volunteer are watching the kids after they were judged on their projects at the fair. “It was awesome to see their faces light up when a judge would hand them their ribbons. They worked so hard on the projects and to see their satisfaction and relief after they were judged is the reason I kept on as a leader even after our boys were out of 4-H,” said Donna. “In my job, I don’t know how many times employers have told me that if they see an application showing the applicant has been in 4-H, they will interview them for sure. It makes a huge impact for the 4-H member later in life!” said Donna. Although it is bittersweet to no longer be a 4-H volunteer, Donna has enjoyed it very much and the kids will have a special place in her heart always. Thank you Donna, for all your time and support of the Franklin County 4-H program.
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SALUTE TO 2016 FRANKLIN COUNTY 4-H
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
4-H’ERS LEARN EFFICIENT AND PRODUCTIVE DAIRY SKILLS The 4-H Dairy Project gives young people the opportunity to learn about the dairy industry and the significant contribution in makes to America’s agricultural industry. 4-H’ers learn the basics of animal nutrition and health. Recognized for progress in the 4-H Dairy Project were: Dairy Cattle: County Bronze: Colton England; Completed: Jason Meier, Mallery Meier, Morgan Meier. Dairy Goat: Completed: Madeline Geerts, Warren Miller.
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SCIENCE, ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY CATERS TO DIVERSE INTERESTS OF 4-H’ERS Science and engineering include a wide variety of subjects that interest 4-H’ers. They range from aerospace to welding projects. Among the science and engineering projects are: mechanics including auto, tractor, small engine, and welding; woodworking, and science, engineering & technology which includes aerospace, biological and chemical sciences, computers, digital storytelling, earth & climate, GPS/ GIS, and robotics. Those selected to receive awards in these project areas were: Mechanics: County Bronze: Lane Benning, Jarret Jordahl, Emma Kloetzer, Alex Koch, Jason Meier; County Silver: Kendal Koenen; County Gold: Kolton Koenen, Collin Meints, David Swenson; Completing: Luke Jess, William Miller. SET (Science, Engineering & Technology): County Silver: MaKenna Kuper. Welding: TOP Intermediate Award: Kendal Koenen; TOP Senior Award: Kolton Koenen. Woodworking: County Bronze: Colton England, Jarret Jordahl, Owynn McNutt; County Silver: Ellie Meyer; County Gold: Collin Meints, Katie Meyer; Completing: Spencer Baldwin, Wyatt Benning, Colin Hill, Joshua Jess, Luke Jess, Camden Porath, Stephanie Thielen, Jonah VanHorn; TOP Junior Award: Michael Bottorff, Owynn McNutt; TOP Senior Award: William Miller. OUTSTANDING 4-H’ERS 4-H recognition comes in many forms. It may be a “pat on the back”... praise from peers...a ribbon at the county fair...a medal at the County Awards Night. The Franklin County Annual 4-H Awards Night was held Sunday, November 6. Among the presentations were the following total Achievement Awards: North Central Iowa Youth Beef Conference: Wyatt Benning, Landon Benning, Lane Benning, Cael Burmester, Anna Dirksen, Mikayla Fjeld, Jacob Fjeld, Saje Ites, Justine Jordahl, Jarret Jordahl, Sydney Lyman, Morrigan Miller, Ashley Peterson, Ben Reinke, Rose Rother, Macey Rust, Mac Rust, Jaiden Shahan, Jenna Shahan, Rayne Wagner, Jack Wibholm, Kylie Willems, Jackson Wohlford. Cyla 4-H Maize Retreat: Francisco Alejo, Pedro Castillo Calles, Elias Cortez, Cristal Garcia, Humberto Sanchez Garcia, Richardo Sanchez Garcia, Gisselle Gutierrez, Marielasis Ibarra, Cristian Larios, Estafani Mateo, Lucio Martinez, Veronica Martinez, John Palacios, Briseyda Ruiz, Joshua Tello, Ray Velasquez, Natalia Zamora. Region 3 4-H Camp: Mikayla Fjeld, Jarret Jordahl, Justine Jordahl, Owynn McNutt, Tate Miller, Hunter Peterson, Rose Rother, Jenna Shahan, Ty Uhlenhopp, Jackson Wohlford; Cabin Counselor: Lauren Dirksen, Cameron Johnson. 4-H Citizenship Trip: Hannah Jorgensen, Cristian Larios. 4-H Omaha Zoo Trip: Mikayla Fjeld, Erick Hernandez, Justine Jordahl, Cristian Larios, Edgar Larios, Owynn McNutt, Drew Nelson, John Palacios, Courtney Ringleb, Jenna Shahan, Joshua Tello. State 4-H Youth Conference: Abby Castillo, Lauren Dirksen, Cristal Garcia, Regan Hickman, Kolton Koenen, Morrigan Miller, Jaiden Shahan, Madi Vanness.
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HEALTH: AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN EVERYONE’S LIFE The focus of the 4-H Health Project is to encourage young people to accept responsibility for maintaining and improving their own physical, intellectual, emotional and social health. Through their health project, young people learn to make decisions that affect personal, family and community health. They develop patterns of living that foster concern for health and the quality of life, and they learn about the environmental issues which affect health. Through this project, 4-H’ers learn about the health resources of their communities and often serve themselves as resources for their peers and neighbors. County Bronze: Rylee Keehn; County Silver: Justine Jordahl.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GIVES 4-H’ERS OPPORTUNITIES The 4-H Home Improvement Project provides great opportunities for self-expression, but also poses challenges. 4-H’ers learn and apply principles of design and function to make the home more attractive, convenient, and comfortable within the family’s resources. They plan home living spaces in keeping with the needs of the family members and experience satisfaction from a home that expresses personal creativity and family life style. They develop skills through quality workmanship and recognition of quality products for making changes in the home. They also apply techniques of efficient use of energy as it relates to housing, furnishings, and home equipment, and explore alternate sources of energy. Awards given in the Home Improvement Project this year are: County Bronze: Kacie Eisentrager, Emma Kloetzer, Isaiah Nolte, Ellianna Ragsdale, Jake Swenson; County Silver: Jordan Swenson; County Gold: Katelyn Baltes, Jenna White; Also Completing: KC Feldman, Madeline Geerts, Hannah Homeyer, Kelsie Kuper, Victoria Kuper, William Miller, Hannah Miller, Laela Ragsdale, Madi Vanness; TOP Junior Award: Isaiah Nolte; TOP Senior Award: Jenna White.
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303 GILMAN • SHEFFIELD • 641-892-4636 PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT WINNERS To become a photographer is to achieve mastery of both technical and artistic skills and to use those skills in communicating with one’s fellow human beings. Through the 4-H Photography Project, young people have the opportunity to explore photography both as a hobby and as a possible profession. They learn to observe their surroundings in order to record events and create physical images of thoughts and ideas. Member’s receiving awards for work done in the 4-H Photography Project during 2015-16 include: County Bronze: Landon Benning, Colton England, Isaiah Nolte, Van Peil, Jenna Shahan, Noah Shaver, Grant Subbert, Rayne Wagner; County Silver: Wyatt Benning; County Gold: Katelyn Baltes, Cameron Johnson; Completing: Nicholas Bottorff, Elizabeth Kielty, Warren Miller, Anna Dirksen, MaKenna Kuper, Tate Miller, Alyssa Eberling, Victoria Kuper, Ciara Ramirez, Andrew Fredericks, Owynn McNutt, Emily Swenson, Alyssa Hames, Collin Meints,Elizabeth Thiesen, Quinn Holmgaard, Katie Meyer, Colby Thiesen, Haileigh Homeyer, Ellie Meyer, Madi Vanness, Alexis Johnson, Matthew Miller, Jenna White; TOP Junior Award: Owynn McNutt; TOP Intermediate Award: Nicholas Bottorff, Courtney Ringleb; TOP Senior Award: Jenna White.
COUNTY PROJECT LEADERS EXPAND 4-H’ERS HORIZONS IN SPECIALIZED AREAS Area adult leaders volunteer their knowledge, talents and time to 4-H groups by serving as county project leaders. These leaders work with individual members or a group enrolled in a specific project area at a workshop, home visit, tour, achievement day, special project activity, or county fair. 4-H offers a variety of project areas which adult volunteers support and help members learn knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Project Leaders are a valuable asset to the local 4-H program and can make a significant contribution to the growth and development of young people. They earn respect and friendship on members, parents, other leaders, and extension staff. In addition, these volunteers have the opportunity to continue their own personal growth and assume increasingly responsible leadership roles at the county level. The people who served as Franklin County 4-H project leaders in 2015-16 were: Aerospace and Sport Fishing: Darwin Meyer; Beef: April Hemmes; Child Development and Visual Arts: Karen Zander; Citizenship and Leadership: Gail Castillo; Communications: Val Plagge; Conservation and Wildlife: Dennis Carlson; Dairy: Jennifer Schreck; Dog and Horse: Carma DeVries; Food & Nutrition and Health: Carolyn Oleson; Home Improvement: Barbara Ristau; Horticulture: Christa Wiarda; Photography: Raelene Borcherding; Poultry: Marie Sporaa, Kim Booth; Rabbit: Darshan Miller; Science, Engineering & Technology: Kim Booth; Sheep: Casey Staley; Welding: Alan Brown. Anyone interested in helping young people in a specific project area should contact the Franklin County Extension Office. There are over 35 project areas to choose from.
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INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS New Member Award: To recognize new members expressing why they joined and how they will help recruit more new members: Joshua Tello Calles, David Camarillo, Colton England, Tam Hindin, Dania Larios, Edgar Larios, John Palacios, Rose Rother, Monica Vela. Helping Hands Award: Nominated by club leader for demonstrating leadership in Community Service: Imelda Aragon, Jazmin Aragon, Cael Burmester, Jessica Martinez Castillo, Hanna Benning, Luis Flores Cortes, Anna Dirksen, Estefani Francisco, Erick Hernandez, Kelsie Kuper, Kolton Koenen, Edgar Larios, Lucio Martinez, John Palacios, Victoria Kuper, Ashley Peterson, Luis Daniel Montero Rojas, Madi Vanness, Kylie Willems. Junior Award: To recognize Junior 4-H members for expressing what they have learned about themselves this past year: Jazmin Aragon, Michael Bottorff, Anna Dirksen, Maddie Geerts, Owynn McNutt, Hannah Miller, Luis Montero, Isaiah Nolte, Kylie Willems. Intermediate Award: To recognize Intermediate 4-H members for expressing what they have learned about themselves this past year: Nicholas Bottorff, Joshua Tello Calles, Jacob Fjeld, Mikayla Fjeld, Hope Hartman, Kendal Koenen, MaKenna Kuper, John Palacios, Courtney Ringleb. Achievement Award: To recognize Senior 4-H’ers for expressing what they have learned about themselves this past year: Pedro Castillo, Regan Hickman, Warren Miller, William
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Miller. Senior Award Trip To Chicago: To recognize active Senior 4-H’ers: Abby Castillo, Regan Hickman, Cameron Johnson, Hannah Lohrbach, Madi Vanness. YEARLY SUMMARY RECORDS AWARDS Outstanding Junior Records: Jazmin Aragon, Landon Benning, Lane Benning, Michael Bottorff, Mitch Brennan, Cael Burmester, Tyler Campbell, Anna Dirksen, Kacie Eisentrager, Colton England, Scott Harr, Anne Henrichs, Tam Hindin, Quinn Holmgaard, Rylee Keehn, Kelsie Kuper, Edgar Larios, Kaylie Lundt, Luis Montero Rojas, Ashley Peterson, Jenna Shahan, Noah Shaver, Lily Strother, Grant Subbert, Jake Swenson, Monica Vela, Nyla Wibholm, Kylie Willems. Outstanding Intermediate Records: Spencer Baldwin, Wyatt Benning, Nicholas Bottorff, Erin Brunsen, Aaron DeVries, Zach DeVries, Lucas Diggins, Mikayla Fjeld, Andrew Fredericks, Alyssa Hames, Colin Hill, Hannah Homeyer, Alayna Hunt, Alexis Johnson, Justine Jordahl, Alex Koch, Kendal Koenen, Victoria Kuper, MaKenna Kuper, Ellie Meyer, Ciara Ramirez, Jaiden Shahan, Jordan Swenson. Outstanding Senior Records: Savanna Baldwin, Katelyn Baltes, Hanna Benning, Cameron Johnson, Ryan Keninger, Kolton Koenen, Collin Meints, Katie Meyer, Blake Miller, Jonah VanHorn, Madi Vanness.
4-H: BUILDING RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND FUTURE LEADERS 4-H Citizenship is...making favors for hospital patients or senior citizens...adopting a highway...building a new playground...helping to solve community problems … speaking out on community issues. Yet, citizenship is more than an act or activity. It is an attribute of an individual’s character, a value system which leads an individual to demonstrate social responsibility and contribute to community development. This is the 4-H Citizenship Project - a project allowing young people to both demonstrate and strengthen their commitment to building a better nation. 4-H members enrolled in Citizenship learn how issues affect our state and our nation and how an individual can become involved in addressing these issues. 4-H Citizenship awards recognize the achievements of 4-H’ers as they develop the skills they need to be active, well-adjusted community members. 4-H Leadership teaches members that leaders influence and support others in a positive manner for a shared goal. Leaders aren’t just elected. You can be a member of committees, small groups and teams. Learning about yourself and how you work with others is a key part of developing leadership skills. • Understand roles, attitudes, tasks and functions necessary for effective leadership. • Strengthen local 4-H units in leadership responsibility and encourage other youth. • Participate in program planning, development, and implementation; help recruit new members and leaders. Citizenship: County Bronze: Tam Hindin, Emma Kloetzer, Jake Swenson; County Gold: Cameron Johnson; Completed: Abigail Meinders; TOP Junior Award: Tam Hindin. Leadership: TOP Intermediate Award: Jacob Fjeld.
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COUNTY 4-H COUNCILS ACTION ORIENTED The Franklin County 4-H Youth Councils plans and carries out 4-H programs, projects, and events in our county. Some of the activities the Senior Youth Council assists with include: County and Township Awards Nights, Project Workshops, School Visitations, Family Night at the Movies, New 4-H Member/Family Night, and County Fair. Members of the 2015-16 Youth Council are: Katelyn Baltes, Paige Brunsen, Abby Castillo, Lauren Dirksen, KC Feldman, Amanda Fjeld, Saje Ites, Cameron Johnson, Hannah Lohrbach, Matthew Miller, Morrigan Miller, Warren Miller, Stephanie Thielen, Melanie VanHorn, Madi Vanness, Jack Wibholm. If your club would like a member of the Youth Council to visit, contact a Council member or the Franklin County Extension Office in Hampton. Members of the 2016-17 Youth Council are: Savanna Baldwin, Sam Barner, Kolton Koenen, Abby Castillo, Aaron DeVries, KC Feldman, Amanda Fjeld, Cristal Garcia, Ashlyn Hanson, Regan Hickman, Cameron Johnson, Lindsay Jones, Megan Jones, Hannah Jorgensen, Hannah Lohrbach, Riley McWherter, Collin Meints, Warren Miller, William Miller, Grace Olmstead, Brienna Reichenbacher, Emma Sackville, Stephanie Thielen, Jose Vallejos, Jonah VanHorn, Madi Vanness, Jenna White, Jack Wibholm. New this year is the formation of a Youth Council for members in grades 7-9. This Youth Council will focus on helping with Clover Kids after school and summer day camp programs. Members of the 2015-16 Clover Kids Youth Council were: Jacob Fjeld, Mikayla Fjeld, Justine Jordahl, Hannah Jorgensen, Lucio Martinez, Veronica Martinez, William Miller, Grace Olmstead, John Palacios, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Macey Rust. Members of the 2016-17 Clover Kids Youth Council are: Imelda Aragon, Jacob Fjeld, Mikayla Fjeld, Justine Jordahl, MaKenna Kuper, Owynn McNutt, Hannah Miller, Isaiah Nolte, Courtney Ringleb, Edwin Sanchez, Jenna Shahan.
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SALUTE TO 2016 FRANKLIN COUNTY 4-H
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COMES WHEN 4-H’ERS INTERPRET THEIR LEARNING TO OTHERS Personal development projects show creativity and determination. 4-H’ers exploring personal development may enroll in or increase their skills in areas of Communication, Computer, and Self-Determined projects. Such exploration becomes even more challenging when it comes time for the 4-H’er to interpret what was learned with an exhibit for the public. Fair exhibits may be a notebook, journal, poster or slide set in addition to an object. Those selected to receive awards in these project areas were: Communications: Completed: Tyler Campbell, MaKenna Kuper, Victoria Kuper;TOP Intermediate Award: Mikayla Fjeld. SelfDetermined: County Bronze: Colton England, Toby Henrichs, Jarret Jordahl, Isaiah Nolte, Grant Subbert; Completed: Tyler Campbell, Andrew Fredericks, MaKenna Kuper. 4-H MEMBER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Member Achievement Awards are presented to those members who have satisfactorily completed their 4-H club year, had a positive attitude toward their 4-H work, and put some effort into their 4-H work this past year. 4-H Member Achievement ribbons are sponsored by Landus Cooperative. Creative Clovers: Imelda Aragon, Jazmin Aragon, Luis Flores Cortes, Luis Montero Rojas. FC Shamrocks: Michael Bottorff, Nicholas Bottorff, KC Feldman, Madeline Geerts, Hannah Miller, Matthew Miller, Warren Miller, Willam Miller, Ciara Ramirez, Noah Shaver. Franklin XL’s: Aaron DeVries, Zach DeVries, Anna Dirksen, Lauren Dirksen, Morrigan Miller, Jalissa Moore, Riviera Nelson, Ashley Peterson, Courtney Ringleb, Shayla Schmitt, Tate Schmitt, Tucker Schmitt. HorseN-Around Equinators: Emma Kloetzer, Erin Plagge, Claire Wearda. Marion Monarchs: Abby Castillo, Hannah Jorgensen, Hannah Lohrbach, Maci Lohrbach, Steph Thielen. Northwest Franklin: Tyler Campbell, Anne Henrichs, Toby Henrichs, Colin Hill, Rylee Keehn, Kendal Koenen, Kolton Koenen, Owynn McNutt, Van Peil, Madi Vanness, Nyla Wibholm. Osceola Raiders: Kaden Abbas, Lane Abbas, Breck Angstman, Brianna Angstman, Brody Angstman, Landon Benning, Lane Benning, Hanna Benning, Wyatt Benning, Eli Brandt, Madison Cooper, Olivia Cooper, Alyssa Hames, Quinn Holmgaard, Haileigh Homeyer, Hannah Homeyer, Alayna Hunt, Cameron Johnson, Alexis Johnson, Elizabeth Kielty, Mackenzie Kielty, Kelsie Kuper, Victoria Kuper, MaKenna Kuper, Becca LaRue, Sydney Lyman, Tate Miller, Jaiden Shahan, Jenna Shahan, Taylor Sperfslage, Tessa Sperfslage, Emily Swenson, David Swenson, Kylie Willems. Outdoor Recreation: Sam Barner, Briana Flack, Mattilyn Flack, Joshua Jess, Luke Jess, Isaiah Nolte, Samuel Mollenbeck, Brienne Reichenbacher. Reeve Hampton Hustlers: Cael Burmester, Scott Harr, Tam Hindin, Alex Koch, Rylund Mahler, Claire Miller, Isabella Noelck, Jack Showalter, Emma Showalter, Lily Strother, Grant Subbert, Drew Uhlenhopp, Ty Uhlenhopp, Rayne Wagner. Sheffield Town & Country: Teaghan Bird, Abigail Meinders, Ellianna Ragsdale, Laela Ragsdale, Rose Rother, Macey Rust. Southwest Franklin: Regan Hickman. Tri-L: Savanna Baldwin, Spencer Baldwin, Mitch Brennan, Erin Brunsen, Colton England, Amanda Fjeld, Jacob Fjeld, Mikayla Fjeld, Andrew Fredericks, Jarret Jordahl, Justine Jordahl, Jackson Kelsey, Camden Porath, Maggie Staff, Carrie Stephenson, Colby Thiesen, Elizabeth Thiesen. Washington Winners: Katelyn Baltes, Brooke Benning, Anika Miller, Morgan Sietsema, Jenna White. West Fork Winners: Brady Barkela, Briley Barkela, Lucas Diggins, Nick Diggins, Jadyn Dirksen, Lily Dirksen, Macy Dirksen, Alyssa Eberling, Lindsey Eberling, Cayde Eberling, Ty Eberling, Kacie Eisentrager, Hope Hartman, Caleb Jones, Lindsay Jones, Megan Jones, Paula Jorgensen, Elle Latham, Ian Latham, Kaylie Lundt, Jason Meier, Mallery Meier, Morgan Meier, Collin Meints, Hunter Petersen, Justin Schulz, Jake Swenson, Jordan Swenson, Melanie VanHorn, Jonah VanHorn.
4-H’ERS IN CLOTHING AND SEWING PROJECTS Although 4-H’ers in the clothing project learn to make, purchase and care for clothing and accessories and to choose equipment needed to do so, they derive other important benefits as well. Young people develop consumer skills as they learn to choose fabrics and notions as well as ready-made garments and accessories. They also apply consumer skills to the selection of equipment needed for clothing construction, repair, and maintenance and learn to use that equipment properly. Through the Clothing Project, 4-H’ers strive to develop judgment and creativity in planning an attractive wardrobe which expresses their individual life style. They also grow in self-confidence and poise as they learn to make the most of their individual attributes. In the Sewing and Needle Arts Project 4-H’ers are encouraged to “Stitch This!”, by using their sewing skills and creativity to make clothes, pillowcases, horse blankets, or anything else they can stitch, knit or crochet! Clothing: County Bronze: Hannah Miller, Ellianna Ragsdale, Kylie Willems; County Silver: MaKenna Kuper, Jordan Swenson; County Gold: Maggie Staff; Also Completing: Savanna Baldwin, Jennie Barkema, Abigail Meinders, Kirsten Suntken, Madi Vanness; TOP Junior Award: Kylie Willems. Sewing and Needle Arts: County Bronze: Rylee Keehn, Elizabeth Kielty, Carrie Stephenson, Grant Subbert, Nyla Wibholm; County Silver: Justine Jordahl, Ellie Meyer; County Gold: Katelyn Baltes; Completing: Hannah Miller, Ciara Ramirez. Clover Kids Youth Council (Back) Justine Jordahl, Mikayla Fjeld, Owen McNutt, Courtney Ringleb, (front) Jenna Shahan, MaKenna Kuper, Hannah Miller, and Isaiah Nolte.
VISUAL ARTS and MUSIC ARE A CREATIVE EXPRESSION OF 4-H’ERS 4-H’ers enrolled in the 4-H Visual Arts Project have an excellent opportunity to learn about themselves and express themselves creatively. The experience of creation is important in itself, often more important than the finished object. Young artists express themselves in a wide range of media including fiber, clay, metal, paper, textiles, natural material, leather, wood, glass, plastic, chalk, pigment, and carbon. The 4-H Music project allows members to express themselves by writing songs, joining a band, playing an instrument, or even trying out for “American Idol”, even if it’s just in the shower. Those selected to receive awards in 4-H Visual Arts were: County Bronze: Kacie Eisentrager, Tam Hindin, Elizabeth Kielty, Ellianna Ragsdale, Carrie Stephenson, Kylie Willems; County Silver: Mikayla Fjeld, MaKenna Kuper, Ellie Meyer, Jaiden Shahan; County Gold: Katelyn Baltes, Katie Meyer, Matthew Miller; Also Completing: Spencer Baldwin, Savanna Baldwin, Nicholas Bottorff, Tyler Campbell, Quinn Holmgaard, Hannah Homeyer, Abigail Meinders, Hannah Miller, Laela Ragsdale, Ciara Ramirez, Morgan Sietsema, Stephanie Thielen, Madi Vanness; TOP Intermediate Award: Mikayla Fjeld, Courtney Ringleb. Those selected to receive recognition in 4-H Music were: County Silver: Ellie Meyer
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OUTSTANDING 4-H CLUBS NAMED Franklin County 4-H clubs and teams were recognized November 6, at the Annual 4-H Awards Program for outstanding club work during 2015-16. Super Clover Club Award: Creative Clovers, Northwest Franklin, Osceola Raiders, Tri-L, West Fork Winners. 4-H Club Booth Display: First: Osceola Raiders; Second: Reeve Hampton Hustlers; Third (tie):Sheffield Town & Country, Marion Monarchs. 4-H Week Window Display: Creative Clovers, FC Shamrocks, Northwest Franklin, Osceola Raiders, Tri-L, West Fork Winners. 4-H’ers For 4-H Recognition: Creative Clovers, Northwest Franklin, Osceola Raiders, Sheffield Town & Country, Southwest Franklin, Washington Winners, West Fork Winners. Healthy Club Challenge Award: Tri-L. Livestock Quiz Bowl Team: Competed in the 2016 Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Invitational: Jacob Fjeld, Mikayla Fjeld, Justine Jordahl, Jaiden Shahan, Jenna Shahan. Herdsmanship Awards: Goat: Northwest Franklin; Sheep: Northwest Franklin; Swine: Northwest Franklin; Dairy: Reeve Hampton Hustlers; Rabbit & Poultry: Tri-L. Top 6 Clubs - POP pass sales: 1. Washington Winners; 2. Horse-N-Around Equinators; 3. Marion Monarchs; 4. Franklin XL’s; 5. Southwest Franklin. Top 3 Individual Sales - POP passes: 1. Katelyn Baltes; 2. Maddie Vanness; 3. Colton England. COUNTY 4-H COMMITTEE CONTINUALLY EVALUATES ONGOING 4-H PROGRAM The Franklin County 4-H & Youth Committee is one of the standing Extension program committees. The main responsibility of the committee is to decide the 4-H program direction and emphasis. The committee, officially appointed by the Franklin County Extension Council, helps to identify the needs and interests of youth within our county and propose program plans to the County Extension Council for approval. Some of the specific committee functions include: • Planning, carrying out, and evaluating the on-going 4-H program • Communicating needs and interests of youth within members’ respective areas • Making necessary decisions and policies governing 4-H projects, workshops, and activities • Planning and carrying out major county 4-H events • Developing and maintaining local 4-H clubs • Interesting parents in 4-H and encouraging them to become active in the 4-H program • Evaluating record books and selecting 4-H members for recognition and awards • Providing support for Extension Staff in promoting 4-H, recruiting volunteers, and enlarging the scope of the program in the county. Currently the committee is composed of three women, three men, and three representatives from the County 4-H Youth Council. Each member represents specific areas in the county. Individuals who served on the 2016 Franklin County 4-H & Youth Committee were: Sheryl Borcherding, Dennis Borcherding, Billie Jo Shahan, Ryan Koenen, Brian Thiesen, Brenda VanHorn, Morrigan Miller, Lauren Dirksen, Joe DeVries.
Thank You! The Franklin County 4-H Foundation appreciate the donations of labor, money, or food stand supplies from: Armour Eckrich, Mason City; Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty; BSA Auto Sales, Hampton; Farm Credit Services, Mason City; Joe Scallon, Iowa Falls; First Security Bank, Hampton; Franklin County Bankers Assn.; Fareway Stores, Inc., Hampton; Franklin County Conservation; Harriman-Nielsen Historic Farm; Merlin Hoyer; First Bank, Hampton; Franklin County Cattlemen; Franklin County Fairboard; Gene Zacharis, Hampton; Franklin County Pork Producers; Latham Hi-Tech Seeds; ¡Al Éxito!; La Luz Hispana; Ellsworth Community College; Agvantage FS, Inc., Hampton; Iowa 4-H Youth Development; John Heilskov, Hampton; Kum & Go, Hampton; Rainbow Feed & Garden, Hampton; Tom Crane, Dows; Franklin Wellness Center, Hampton; American Family Insurance, Iowa Falls; Flint Hills Resources, Iowa Falls; Carlson’s Learning Tree Lodge, Hampton; Enchanted Acres, Sheffield; Windsor Theatre, Hampton; United Methodist Church, Hampton. Special thanks to Farm Credit Services of America, Mason City Office, First Bank, Hampton, and Flint Hills Resources, Iowa Falls, for the coupons given to their customers, and to the Franklin County Bankers Association for the coupons given to the 4-H members to spend at the Franklin County 4-H Food Stand. Thanks to all of you and the many volunteer workers for helping make it a successful year! Members of the Franklin County 4-H Foundation, Inc. Board are: Carolyn Oleson, Dawn Collins, Treasurer, Shannon Latham, Gary Stenzel, Tracy Baltes, Marian Gehrls, John Plagge, Sheryl Borcherding, and Jackie Dohlman. SPECIAL THANKS The project awards annually presented Franklin County 4-H members could not be provided if it weren’t for the generous contributions made by businesses and individual friends of 4-H to the Franklin County 4-H Awards Fund. The 2016 donors to this fund include: Sukup Manfacturing Company, Sheffield; Joe and Linda Scallon, Farm, Iowa Falls; Midwest Meter, Inc., Hampton; Seaboard Foods LLC, Ames, IA; United Bank & Trust Company, Hampton; Innovative Ag Services, Monticello, IA; Steven R. Kruse, Mason City; EGL Enterprises, Inc., Hampton; Landus Cooperative, Hampton; Farm Credit Services of America, Mason City; Franklin County Farm Bureau, Hampton; Green Belt Bank & Trust, Iowa Falls; Kiwanis Club of Hampton; Dudley’s Corner, Inc., Latimer; Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative, Hampton; Hampton Veterinary Center, Zach Vosburg, DVM, Hampton; North Central Building Supply, Hampton; Consolidated Services, Ltd., Iowa Falls; Mid American Publishing Company, Hampton; Phelps Implement Corporation, Hampton; GNB Bank, Ackley; Dennis & Cathy Carlson/Carlson’s Learning Tree Lodge, Hampton; KLMJ Radio, Hampton; Mort’s Inc., Latimer; Gene Zacharias, Hampton; Hardware Hank Hampton Hardware Inc.; Jackie Dohlman.