Posted on May 18, 2012 by barb.barker
The Waushara County 4-H Horse Association invites 4-H Horse Project members to a Reining and Western Clinic with Clinician Melissa Merow on July 14 at the Waushara County Fairgrounds in Wautoma. This clinic is supported by a grant from the Wisconsin 4-H Horse Association. There is a $25 registration fee for participants and $5 registration fee for those wishing to audit the clinic. For more information, pease contact Jessica Nyhuis at jessnyhuis@hotmail.com or 920-647-0725. A flyer and the registration form are available at http://fyi.uwex.edu/wausharacounty4h/project-associations/horse-association/ under Summer Clnics.
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Posted on May 18, 2012 by barb.barker
The winner of the youth class in the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative’s 2012 annual photo contest will win a special prize–an Andis Model 6800 Heavy Duty Sheep Shears. The shears has a retail value of $380 and is sponsored by Blain’s Farm & Fleet. Woodman’s Markets is sponsoring the contest’s grand prize of $50 in photo developing services. Other class winners will receive a $50 cash prize from contest sponsors, including The Country Today and Wisconsin State Farmer.
The photo contest, which has five categories, is open to anyone regardless of whether they own sheep or are WSBC members.The youth category is open to anyone who is 18 years old and younger.
To enter, submit a color or black-and-white non-mounted print that is approximately 8 x 10 inches. You may enter more than one photo in any of the categories. A $5 per photo entry fee must accompany each entry; make checks payable to WSBC. Premiums will be awarded based on the number of contest entries. Detailed entry requirements are available on the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival’s website, www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com.
In addition to the Photo Taken By Youth class, other contest categories include Scenic Photo, Just Lambs, Kids and Sheep, and Any Other Sheep or Wool Photo.
The initial screening of photos will be based on clarity, content, composition and appeal. The photos will be on display at the 2012 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival–to be held September 7-9 at Jefferson Fair Park. Visitors to the Festival will vote on the finalist photos.
For more information, contact Jane Metcalf at 608/868-3268 or tjmetcalf@centurytel.net.
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Posted on May 15, 2012 by barb.barker
The annual EMS street dance will take place on Saturday May 19 in downtown Wautoma. The band “Just Cruisin” will be playing for the event. There is free admission for the event and also includes kid’s games. There will a helicopter visit, emergency vehicle tours and a bouncy tent for the event. The fun fair will take place from 4-6pm and the Street Dance from 6-11pm.
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Posted on May 14, 2012 by barb.barker
You are invited to show your sewn (clothing) or quilted 4H projects at our annual quilt show held during Augustfest on August 11, 2012 at the War Memorial building as part of the Pine Tree Needlers Quilt Show.. The show is held from 9am to 3 pm. Entry forms are available from the UW-Extension Office. Fill out a separate application for each item you wish to display limit two 2 items per person. Send your application to Joanne Carlson, W6246 Alpine Drive, Wautoma, WI 54982 by July 1. Pease put your name and phone number on the back of your items. Drop them off at the War Memorial building on Friday, August 10th from 8-10am. Your items should be picked up at the War Memorial building at 3pm on the day of the show, August 11th. If you have any questions, you may call or email Joanne Carlson, 920-787-2144 or email mjcarlson1@centurytel.net.
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Posted on May 14, 2012 by barb.barker
Youth age 15 and under are invited to enter their quilts in this year’s Kids’ Quilt Challenge. The contest is part of the annual, award-winning Quilt Expo presented by WPT and Nancy Zieman Productions LLC — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 8 — in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The Kids’ Quilt Challenge is sponsored by Nancy Zieman Productions and awards gift certificates to the top three quilts — a $200 certificate for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place. Rules and the entry form can be downloaded at wiquiltexpo.com. For more information, call 800-253-1158.
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Posted on May 14, 2012 by barb.barker
The Waushara County Horse Quiz Bowl team each brought home a ribbon (some two, or more!) to show for all their hard work and dedication this season. The team had a wonderful day, learned A LOT and everyone enjoyed the camaraderie of it all!! Here’s the placings…
Beginner Team: Mhari Gohlke, Emilee Haag, Esther Brooks – Top Ten
Junior Team: Emily Palomaki, Kaitlyn Brooks, Allyson Haag – Top Ten
Senior Team: Vicky Riendeau, Claire Johnson, Leah Gohlke, Erica Carlson - Top Ten
Individual Scores for Hippology Boards Top Ten
Beginners: Emilee Haag, Mhari Golke
Top Ten Individual Points earned from the first two rounds:
Beginner: Emilee Haag
Junior: Emily Palomaki
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Posted on May 10, 2012 by barb.barker
Since January a group of horse project members have come together about three times a month to increase their knowledge of horse in preparation for the Horse Bowl. Join me in wishing them luck on Saturday at the State Horse Bowl competition. The teams reprsenting Waushara County 4-H include:
Senior Team: Vicky Riendeau, Claire Johnson, Leah Gohlke and Erica Carlson
Junior Team: Emily Palomaki, Kaitlyn Brooks and Allyson Haag
Beginner Team: Mhari Golhke, Esther Brooks and Emilee Haag
Thanks to the 4-H Volunteers and Parents who have been supporting them!
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Posted on May 4, 2012 by barb.barker
Don’t miss out on 4-H Summer Camp. June 12-14 we head to Upham Woods near Wisconsin Dells for three days of FUN! You will meet other 4-Hers from Green Lake, Adams and Marquette Counties. You will swim, make a crafty project, play fun games, maybe explore a cave or two… The fun does not end until you get on the bus to go home. The cost is $45 with transportation to and from camp and Wautoma included. Camp registration is in the April/May Clover Clipper – http://fyi.uwex.edu/wausharacounty4h/clover-clipper-calendar/ Registration deadline is May 11th.
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Posted on April 30, 2012 by barb.barker
Are you coming to Wautoma on Saturday? The 4-H Alumni Association is having the Brat Fry at Stone Ridge in Wautoma on May 5th. This past year the 4-H Alumni Association sponsored two scholarships for 4-H Alumnis. Your support of the brat fry will continue to support Waushara County 4-H!
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Posted on April 30, 2012 by barb.barker
The Waushara Alliance for Drug Endangered Children has mobilized to raise the awareness concerning the increased epidemic sale and use of heroin inWausharaCounty. We can no longer stand idly by with our “head in the sand” and tell ourselves this only happens in large cities and to other people. Heroin sale and usage by your neighbors, friends, family, children and other persons that live or visit Waushara County DOES impact each and everyone of us.
The Waushara Alliance for Drug Endangered Children will be holding Heroin Awareness educational “Town Hall” meetings throughout Waushara County in the next few weeks. All citizens that want to assist in learning more about the problem and what they can do to help eradicate the problem in Waushara County are invited to attend a session in their area. In order for law enforcement, human services, public health and community leaders to successfully provide healthy and safe communities they need the support of every good and caring citizen.
All meetings will be held at 6:30 PM on the following dates and locations:
- May 3, 2012 Redgranite Village Hall
- May 9, 2012 Wautoma Area Fire Dept.
- May 16, 2012 ColomaCommunity Center
- May 24, 2012 Wild Rose Fire Dept.
- May 30, 2012 PlainfieldCommunity Center
- June 6, 2012 Poy Sippi Fire Dept.
To schedule additional awareness presentations for a service club, group or organization contact Director Johnson or Sheriff Peterson.
Heroin has become a menace across the State of Wisconsin, causing an increase in overdose deaths, emergency room visits and home invasion burglaries to support the user’s addiction. The Waushara County Alliance for Drug Endangered Children is committed to helping those that want to “beat” their addiction, but they are just as committed to arrest and prosecute those persons involved with this criminal activity.
With the support of WausharaCountycitizens we can send a clear signal that we will not tolerate heroin and its users to negatively impact our quality of life. Get better or get out!! Attend one of the Heroin Awareness sessions. Invite your friends and neighbors to come along.
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