4-H LIVESTOCK ID'S AVAILABLE!

4-H LIVESTOCK ID PACKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!! As an effort to conserve paper, we will not be mailing ID packets to each family for every livestock project they signed up for. 4-H families must call, email, or stop in to the Extension Office to request the specie ID’s and information they need.

**You can request Livestock ID Packets from Cheryl at 835-0600 or cleve0065@umn.edu **

All Livestock ID’s are due to the Extension Office by Monday, May 17, at 4:30 p.m. Late IDs have many participation penalties. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

SEVERAL SPECIES REQUIRE 4-H EAR TAGS THAT WILL ONLY BE HANDED OUT APRIL 28 & APRIL 29, SO GET YOUR NECESSARY PACKETS IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO TAKE CARE OF THIS.

YOU CAN ALSO PRINT YOUR LIVESTOCK ID PACKETS AT HOME INSTEAD OF REQUESTING THEM FROM THE EXTENSION OFFICE... Go to www.fourh.umn.edu - Click on “County 4-H Web Sites” (left hand side) - Select “Waseca County”. Click on “Publications” (left hand side), ID Packets are located under “Forms”, print and read information you need. Or, you can go to http://www.extension.umn.edu/county/template/index.aspx?pID=4&countyID=83 – look under forms. Each family should also download the “Animal Science Update” flyer, “2010 Animal Science Show Requirements for MN 4-H”, and the “Waseca County 4-H Policies & Consequences.”

At the time of this post, the following items have been uploaded to the web:

• Animal Science Update
• 2010 Animal Science Show Requirements for MN 4-H
• Waseca County 4-H Policies & Consequences
• Breeding Beef (incl. Prospect Calf) ID Packet
• Dairy ID Packet
• Goat ID Packet

The following items will be uploaded by Monday, April 19 by 12 noon, so if your specie information is not on the web yet, check back on Monday.

• Cloverbud ID Packet
• Swine ID Packet
• Sheep ID Packet
• Poultry ID Packet
• Horse ID Packet
• Dog ID Packet and training information
• Lama ID Packet
• Rabbit ID Packet

If you have questions about Livestock ID’s (birthdates, ownership requirements, tags and tattoos, other identification, etc…) contact Amy at either 507-835-0604 or dobbe007@umn.edu.

If you would like to request a Livestock ID packet, please contact Cheryl at 835-0600 or cleve065@umn.edu.

Medallion Hunt - Round 3

New Richland Clue #3
How many of you medallion seekers have looked for me in a park?
Surrounded by some dirt, cement, and grass I am kept in the dark.

The darkness doesn't scare or bother me though.
For occasionally I see flashing lights and a warm holiday glow.

My friends have all been found and I'm the only clover remaining.
Come find me quick before I get chopped up during lawn maintaining.

Congratulations to the Beckstrand family for finding the Waldorf medallion, the Witt family for finding the Janesville medallion, and the Barbknecht family for finding the Waseca medallion!!

Share the Fun Practice and Performance Schedule

Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 6:30 pm - Waseca High School Little Theatre

4:15 PM to 4:30 PM - Kirsten Brenden - Riverside Ramblers - Performing Arts
4:30 PM to 4:45 PM - Kristen McKay - Vista Busy Bees - Performing Arts
4:45 PM to 5:00 PM - Jennifer McKay - Vista Busy Bees - Performing Arts
5:00 PM to 5:15 PM - Kortney Cummins - Janesville Jacks & Jill’s - Performing Arts
5:15 PM to 5:30 PM - Janesville Jacks & Jill’s - Club Act
5:30 PM to 5:45 PM - Vista Busy Bees - Club Act
5:45 PM to 6:00 PM - Natalie Jewison - Janesville Jacks & Jill’s - Performing Arts

No Practice Time Needed
Jackie Barbknecht - Performing Arts
Palmer Sunbeams - Club Acts
Andrew Weller - Just for Fun
Matthew Feldkamp - Just for Fun


Performance Schedule (This is the order you will be performing at Share the Fun)
1. Matthew Feldkamp - Just for Fun
2. Natalie Jewison - Performing Arts
3. Kortney Cummins - Performing Arts
4. Jennifer McKay - Performing Arts
5. Janesville Jacks & Jills - Club Act
6. Andrew Weller - Just for Fun
7. Kristen McKay - Performing Arts
8. Palmer Sunbeams - Club Act
9. Kirsten Brenden - Performing Arts
10. Jackie Barbknecht - Performing Arts
11. Vista Busy Bees - Club Act

Reminders:
* Each group/act gets NO MORE than 10 minutes of practice time. The stage should be cleared by 6:10 pm at the latest.

* A sound system will be available

* The school will be open at 4:00 pm – your group can practice in the hallways/commons area if more practice is needed, but please respect other acts and those practicing on stage

* All acts must provide all of their own props - do not count on props being available at the school

* Please do not start lining up in the hallway until the act before yours – we ask that no one gets up from their seat during acts.

* There will be helpers to help you move equipment, props, etc… on and off stage before and after your performance.

HAVE FUN! - That is what Share the Fun is all about!

Medallion Hunt Clues - Round 2

New Richland Clue #2
I tried hiding in some different spots and just couldn't get cozy.
If you want to find me, you will have to be downright nosy.

Be quiet while you are searching for my spot is somewhat humble.
While you are looking I do not want you to create a rumble.

Colors as far as the eye can see can only mean one thing to me!
For that is where I rest - in a busy place close to a tree.

Janesville Clue #2
I am hiding in a place downright tricky,
Sometimes the smell around me can be a little bit icky.

Most of the time there is a calm relaxing feeling.
Free from buildings, apartments, and any ceiling.

You may think I'm hiding on a piece of Hawaiian land,
I do rest on an island though - when you find me, you'll understand.

Waseca Clue #2
Clues, clues, that seem to make little to no sense.
If you want to find me, check near a fence.

There may be hundreds of fences in this town you say,
But my fence is the best, because its close to where people par-tay!!

Please don't roll your eyes at these very cheesy clues -
Look by a fence and a drain - and you won't have any searching blues!

Waldorf medallion has been found by the Beckstrand family - Congratulations!!!

MEDALLION HUNT CLUES - Round 1

New Richland Clue #1
Waseca County 4-H Week is a time for members and volunteers to celebrate!
With contests, events, and camaraderie, it is sure to be great!

Birds chirping. Sun shining. Spring seems to have announced her arrival.
Could a medallion be hidden amongst the new growth of winter’s survival?

Search high, search low – it could be anywhere within this community.
Don’t forget to check places where people gather to establish unity.

Janesville Clue #1
Here I lay - hiding in Janesville.
Tucked in, resting, and oh so still.

Some trees around at which I can gaze.
Follow the trail and it will be sure to pay!

My view is spectacular - simply awesome!
So get out and look - I'm waiting for you to come.

Waseca Clue #1
Waseca - for an hour, for a lifetime.
By Friday you'll be sick of my rhyme.

So get up, get out, and go look.
I was going to hide by a lot of books.

But, alas I chose a different location.
A water source is close to my hiding destination.

Waldorf Clue #1
I'm a small medallion and I fit well into this small town.
Search high, search low - search all over, up and down.

"On the edge" - thats all the clue you'll get.
Many people at this place have met.

More eastern and more southern so don't go north or west.
If you want to find me, your spy skills will have to be the best.