Jerauld County Extension Office PO Box 366 Wessington Springs, SD (605) From my desk to yours:

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1 Aurora, Buffalo, Jerauld & Sanborn Counties Aurora County Extension Office PO Box 397 Plankinton, SD (605) Jerauld County Extension Office PO Box 366 Wessington Springs, SD (605) Sanborn County Extension Office PO Box 397 Woonsocket, SD (605) From my desk to yours: Learning is a treasure... Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Chinese Proverb Audra Scheel SDSU Extension 4-H Youth Program Advisor audra.scheel@sdstate.edu April 2015 Inside this issue: Painting with friends! Textile Science News & Updates Lamb, Goat & Pig sales Photography workshop Aurora County Jerauld-Buffalo County Sanborn County Calendar Every child is capable of learning. However we all learn at different paces and with various delivery methods. I am a visual learner. I have to see what is trying to be taught. Just reading about a process doesn t mean I understand it. Hands on is a great delivery method for me personally and can be a great teaching tool. 4-H speaks loudly towards this delivery method and allows youth to submerse themselves in a topic area and learn from their peers and club leaders. Asking questions is a great way to learn. There is no wrong question, and if you have that question odds are there probably are more people with the same question. Having someone to look up to and pose those questions to is equally important. Support systems are huge in a child s life and we all know every family is different. I encourage our 4-H youth and adults to reach out to those who may need a mentor or guidance. Healthy relationships are a crucial part of what we do as a 4-H families. Child psychology shows that it is the parental involvement and the environment in which families raise their children that leads youth to be successful adults. 4-H traditionally has a strong tie to parental involvement. For example the kids who participate in 4-H programs have to get to and from events. Drive time = time to talk. Who s loading the BB gun? Who is making sure chores get done correctly- Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, other family members, mentors, etc. My point being, someone needs to help the child learn. Being a supportive and energetic role model is part of the 4-H experience. Below is a link to a great article that delves deeper into how important healthy relationships are to all our youth. May 26: May 27: June 22: PQA Training Dates: Jerauld County Courthouse in Wessington 5 pm Beadle County Extension Office in 5:30 pm Miner County 4-H Building/Exhibit Hall in 1:00 pm Youth must attend PQA training to show swine at the SD STATE FAIR South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services.

2 P a ge 2 Columbia Ewe Project The Upper Midwest Columbia Sheep Breeders Assoc. would like to award (2) $250 stipends to purchase a Columbia Ewe Lamb from an Upper Midwest Columbia Sheep Breeders Assoc. member. All applicants must be 21 and under. Applications and a letter of support must be sent to Ken Thiesen, 206 Morning View Road, Sauk Centre, MN Applications due by April 15, with awardee notified by April 30th. State 4-H Leader Assoc. Conference April 11 The State 4-H Leaders conference will be held on April 11 this year in Mitchell, SD. You will find the brochure in pdf form that you can view or print here: The conference will be held at the Davison County Extension Complex from 8:30-4:15. The morning begins with a keynote presentation Mission, Experience, Impact presented by Kim Reaman, a 4-H Volunteer Development Specialist from Wyoming. Over lunch we will have various guest speakers and then the 4-H Leaders Business meeting. The afternoon will give you the opportunity to choose from 3 different workshop sessions. We invite you to bring your 4-H members along as well, either to attend the conference, or to take part in INB. INB is presented by the 4-H Youth Council for ages In addition to what you will find in the brochure we invite you to participate in a Swap Shop! Do you have instructions and materials to share from club and county 'learn it, make it, exhibit it, share it' activities????? This is an opportunity to swap those ideas and materials (adapted from Colorado 4-H). Here's how it works: I have some materials and instructions left from a club project making pompom snowmen for gifts for elderly in nursing homes; I put them in a clear plastic bag or box; set the item out for display and everyone has a chance to grab it and take it back for a project idea for their local 4-H'ers. A great way to share our talents and treasures! The tables will be set up all day. Apply for SD 4-H Youth Council The South Dakota 4-H Youth Council in South Dakota has a long and rich history. This program is a great leadership opportunity for youth ages By applying to become a member of the State 4-H Youth Council team, you will participate in an interview during Teen Leadership Conference. If you can t attend TLC and still want to interview for Youth Council please contact Audrey Rider and work out further details. If chosen to be a member of the State 4-H Youth Council team, you will accept up to a three-year term and are responsible for attending meetings and events across the state. Your role as a State 4-H Youth Council member is to provide leadership opportunities to youth throughout South Dakota. See more at: 4-H Camp Lake Poinsett 4-H Camp is June 3 5th. Youth will arrive at 2pm on the 3rd and depart at 10am on the 5th. Registration forms need to be in the Extension office by April 17. The theme this year is Amazing Race ; the activities planned will be focused in the areas of Agriculture, Science, Leadership & Healthy Relationships.4-H Camp will be June 3-5 this year. Typically we have youth from the 4 county area attend. If you are interested in being an adult chaperone please contact the Extension office. thanks

3 P a ge 3 SDSU Livestock Judging Camp - Brookings, SD Session 1 is May 31-June 2 for 9-13 yr. olds. Session 2 is from June 4-6 for yr, olds. Registration fee is $225 by May 1st. The SDSU Youth Livestock Judging Camp instruction will cover live evaluation of the primary livestock species and preparation and critique or oral reasons. Additionally, Dr. Robbi Pritchard will guest lecture on livestock nutrition, with a question and answer session to follow. Many teaching methods apply to this experience including lecture, demonstration, hands-on experience, along with one-on-one coaching and critiquing. Contact the Extension office for application form. Leading the Way Show Sheep Camp - Wess. Springs, SD July 10-11, 2015, Wessington Springs, SD, will host a show sheep camp. Registration is due June 1, with cost per camper at $150. Instructors are Chris McGolden and his daughter Allison from Oklahoma. The McGolden family has raised sheep for many years and have shown throughout the country at every level of competition. Chris, a Vo-Ag teacher, has instructed show lambs camps in Oklahoma, Ohio, Mississippi, New Mexico, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska. Allison credits being named Champion Showman at the 2005 National Western as one of her biggest accomplishments in the show ring. See attachments to the newsletter for the camp form. Early bird registration encouraged; limited to the first 30 participants. Upcoming lamb, pig & goat sales in SD Wirt Farms Annual Show Pig & Club Lamb Sale, in Parker, SD April 18, Begalka Livestock Club Lamb Sale, in Brookings, SD April 18, Dakota Gold Show Goats, Parker, SD April 19, 2015 Fairley Farms, online & at Sioux Falls, SD April 8 & 18, Peterson Livestock, Sioux Falls, SD April 18, Olsen Pig Sale, online & at the farm April Cream of the Crop Show Goat Sale, Watertown, SD April 25, Berens Family Club Lamb Sale, Marion, SD April 25, 2015 berensfamilyshowlambs@yahoo.com Showtime Classic, Huron, SD ~ FFA animal nursery April 25, 2015 Lazy J Bar Ranch Private Treaty Goat Sale, Mina, SD April 26, Scheel Livestock Show Lamb & Goat Sale, at the farm Alpena, SD April 26, 2015 Titan Meat Goats, online & private treaty AWTR, online & private treaty NFH Livestock, Clark Co. Fairgrounds, Clark, SD May 1, 2015 Albrecht Livestock Club Lamb Sales, online SDSU Extension does not endorse any sale over another we simply want to provide you with the sale dates and producers that have come to our attention, however there are more producers in the state that sell private treaty and host online sales. Some helpful websites to find these producers are

4 P a ge 4 Aurora Aromatherapy 4-H Workshop was held on March 17th in Plankinton, SD. This workshop was open to adults and youth. Participants learned what an essential oil is and the benefits of using oils in everyday life. Understanding the chemistry involved with creation of new products is quite intense! Sidney McCord, Carissa Scheel, and Josie McCord mix a recipe to help ease headaches. Congratulations Justin Krell, Payleen O Day, Jonathon Linke, and Aaron Linke on receiving 3rd Place at the Sioux Empire Livestock Judging Contest in the Sr. Division. Aurora County 4-H Achievement 2015 Dates (order subject to change) Wednesday, August 5 Friday, August 7 Saturday, August 8 Static Judging Livestock Weigh In Sheep Goats Round Robin Community BBQ Ag Olympics Breakfast Beef & Dairy Rabbit Poultry Cat By combining different oils participants, Josie McCord, Maria Olsen and Rose Jansen made a room deodorizer. See attached pages for club news. Horse Safety Training Friday, May 8, 6:30 pm. All youth participating in the County & State Horse Show must attend this training. Horse Show Date: June 30 Practices will be every Sunday Starting May 10 CDM/Hort Contest #1 will be set up in the Ag Building on Thursday, April 9, from 3 7 pm Textile Science Special Interest Group Kids can Sew! Rescheduled for Thursday, April 9 at 4:30 pm Bring a sewing machine, regular and zipper foot, scissors, thread, your sewing kit if you have one, 3-ring binder and one adult to assist you. We ll do a review on sewing machines, needles, and stitches and then sew up a zipper pouch. Open to 4-H youth age 8 and older. Sheep/Goat Market Weigh In, Monday, May 18, 4-6 pm 4-H Leader/Parent Meeting, Monday May 18, 6:30 pm Special Foods: Tuesday, July 7, 9 am Fashion Revue/Public Speaking: Tuesday, July 14, 9 am CDM Contest: Tuesday, July 14, 11 am 1 pm

5 P a ge 5 Jerauld Buffalo 4-H Summer Camp The H Camp Session for youth ages 8-12 will be June 3-5 at Lake Poinsett. To register please fill out the form in the attached brochure and turn it into the Extension Office by April 17th. 4-H Scholarship The Jerauld/Buffalo Co. 4-H Leaders Association will be sponsoring a $250 college scholarship for a graduating Jerauld/Buffalo County 4-H member. Applications are due in the Extension office May 1st. To apply use the attached form. The Prairie Hills 4-H Club will meet on Sunday April 19th at 3:30pm at the Wessington Springs Grade School Gym Horse Safety Training Friday, April 6:00pm at the Jerauld County Ag Building in WS. All youth planning to participate in the Horse Show MUST attend a safety training session. They may attend in another county if needed. The Jerauld/Buffalo County 4-H Horse Show Monday, June 29th at 10:00am If you have not done your Re-Enrollments in 4hOnline PLEASE do so ASAP See attachment for meeting minutes 4-H Scholarship Form, Camp Brochures & Rodeo Queen Flyer 4-H Community Service Projects Gann Valley Easter Egg Hunt Gann Valley Courthouse, Saturday April 10:30am -prepare eggs, followed by Pot luck lunch with Easter Egg Hunt to begin at 1:00pm Wessington Springs Easter Egg Hunt 4-H youth may help hide eggs on Saturday, April 4th in the city park.. Youth helping must be there between 8:30 & 9:00am. Field House Spring Cleaning Wessington Spring City Park. A tentative date of May 3rd has been set for Spring cleaning. GPS Scavenger Hunt to follow!

6 P a ge 6 SANBORN Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship High School seniors! Be sure to apply for the Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship. Applications are due into the Extension Office by Wednesday, April 15th. Please give the office a call if you have any questions. 4-H Camp Mark your calendars! The dates for 4-H Camp have been set for June 3-5th at Lake Poinsett. 4-H Camp is for 8-12 year olds. Registration information has been sent out and is due to the Extension Office by Friday, April 17th. Small Species Weigh-In will be Tuesday, May 5:00 p.m. at the 4-H Grounds in Forestburg Upcoming Horse Dates: Thursday, April 30th ~ deadline for Rodeo Forms Tuesday, May 19th ~ Horse Safety 6 p.m., 4-H Building in Forestburg. Light supper provided. When: Monday, April 9-12 a.m. in Forestburg 4-H Building Project: Mini tote bags New Skills: Parts of a sewing machine and stitching If you are interested in attending and have not registered yet, please contact the Extension Office ASAP. Calling all Judging Team participants! Our first Consumer Decision Making Contest will be Monday, April 6th 12 noon 3 p.m. 4-H Building in Forestburg Photography 4-H Workshop April 7, 7 PM at the Courthouse in Woonsocket Our topic will be on flash, how and when it s best to use. Did you get your homework done from our first session? The homework assignment was to fill your frame and take pictures using the rule of thirds. This workshop is open to youth and adults. Things to bring: your camera, and your homework (printed or uploaded onto your laptop). Please RSVP to sanborn.county@sdstate.edu, so we can have your handouts ready.

7 P a ge 7 April April 6 April 7 April 9 April April 10 April 15 April 17 April 30 May May 8 May 18 May 18 May 19 May 19 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 31-June 2 June June 1 June 1-5 June 2 June 4-6 June 3-5 July July 1 July 7 July July 14 July July July 31 Aug1 August Aug.5, 7-8 Aug 6-8 Sept. Sept H Calendar 2015 Sanborn ~ Textile Science Workshop (9-12) & CDM contest #1 (12-3 pm), 4-H Building in Forestburg Sanborn ~ Photography Special Interest Group, 7-8 pm, Courthouse in Woonsocket Aurora ~ Textile Science Workshop (4:30-7pm) & CDM contest(3-5pm) SD 4-H Leaders Assoc. Meeting, Mitchell SD Jerauld/Buffalo Horse Safety 6PM ~ Ag Building, Wess. Springs Sanborn ~ Deadline for Sanborn County 4-H Scholarship applications 4-H Camp Registration Due to offices Rodeo forms due in offices Aurora Horse Safety 6:30pm Plankinton Ag Building Aurora Weigh In 4-6pm Aurora Leader/Parent Meeting 6:30pm (watch remaining two training videos) Sanborn Horse Safety 6pm Forestburg 4-H Building Sanborn Weigh 5pm Forestburg 4-H Building Pork Quality Assurance 5 pm Jerauld 5pm Jerauld/Buffalo Weigh In 4-6 pm Jerauld 4-H Barn Brule County Show Goat Clinic 4-6 pm Pukwana SD (Instructor ~ Audra Scheel) SDSU Livestock Judging Camp Session 1 (9-13 age) Horse, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Dairy, Breeding Beef Affidavits due in office! SDSU Livestock Judging Camp 4-H Farm Safety Camp/ Farmers Union Forestburg SD SDSU Livestock Judging Camp Session 2 (14-18 age) 4-H Camp at Lake Poinsett Copy of all breed registration papers due in office! Aurora Special Foods Contest 9AM Leading the Way 4-H Show Sheep Camp Wessington Springs SD (Instructors~ Chris & Allison McGolden) Aurora Fashion Review and Public Presentations & CDM Contest SD State 4-H Horse Show South Dakota Summer Spotlight Jerauld/Buffalo Achievement Days Aurora Achievement Days Sanborn Achievement Days SD State Fair Painting with friends Saturday, May 9th, Alpena, SD at the Kelsey Seed Warehouse 1-3 pm for ages pm for ages $25 per participant (covers your canvas and paint) Rsvp to Shawn

8 Sanborn Co. Extension PO Box W. 6 th St. Woonsocket, SD Phone: audra.scheel@sdstate.edu sanborn.county@sdstate.edu Youth Development through the power of 4-H! 4-H Rodeo Rules & Regulations 4-H Rodeo Packet Livestock Affidavits Making the Best Better! South Dakota State University, South Dakota counties, and USDA cooperating. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services.