June 1 & 2 -- Hunter Safety Course
June 4 -- 4-H Federation, 7 p.m.
June 4-8 -- Cooking & Fitness School
June 8 -- Deadline to order Miners Tickets
June 9 -- 4-H Horse Pleasure Clinic, 9 a.m., Wayne County Saddle Club
June 10-13 -- Southern IL 4-H Camp
June 12 -- American Red Cross Babysitters Training
June 14 & 15 -- Jr. Master Gardener Fun Days
June 20 -- Basics of GPS Workshop
June 23 -- Poultry Testing
June 25 -- 4-H Foundation Meeting
June 28 - 30 -- Illinois Leadership Convention
July 1 -- State Fair Livestock Entry Deadline
July 1-3 -- 4-H Jr. High Camp
July 2 -- 4-H Federation Meeting
July 3 -- Paper Craft Adventure
July 11 -- Fairgrounds Clean-Up

4-H Camp for Grades 3-6

4-H Camp is an experience you'll never forget. Make new friends as you enjoy swimming, hiking, canoeing and team games. Learn new skills as you try your hand at Visual Arts, Recycling, Horticulture, Forestry or Woodworking. And, each evening offers special activities like campfire singing, outdoor movies, and board games. Cost is $140.

4-H Youth Camp runs June 10-13 and is held at WOW Little Egypt Camp near West Frankfort. All Southern Illinois kids ages 8 to 11, or in grades 3 through 6, can attend. You don't have to be a 4-H member to come to camp. Space is limited, so register early!

Registration material is available online at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/regions/4h/camp/

4-H Camp for Grades 7-8

4-H Junior High Camp is the place for summer fun. This camp offers just the right mix of traditional camping activities and plenty of free time to hang out with friends. Besides the traditional camp fun of swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and team games, this camp features visual arts and horticulture activities. A unique GPS experience also awaits participants. Cost is $100.

Jr. High Camp runs July 1-3 and will be held at Camp Wartburg, Waterloo, IL. It is for all youth in grades 7 and 8, regardless of 4-H membership. Space is limited so register early!

Registration material is available online at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/regions/4h/camp/

4-H'ers - save the date of June 20 for the Basics of GPS Workshop to be held at the Wayne County Extension Office from 1 - 4:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of GPS technology and then put your newly acquired skills into action as you search for hidden treasure on the Frontier campus. Cost is $8 and includes a snack. Pre-registration is required by June 15.

The Wranglers 4-H Horse Club is sponsoring a Pleasure Clinic on Saturday, June 9^th at the Wayne County Saddle Club beginning at 9 a.m. The clinic will be led by Glen Morgan. All interested 4-H'ers are welcome to attend.

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association Auxiliary will again sponsor the Veterinary Science Award. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18 (inclusive) by September 1, 2006 and currently enrolled in a Vet. Science 4-H project and must have been enrolled in a Vet. Science project at least three years (current year included). Once a 4-H member has received this award, they are deemed ineligible. The winner will receive a $100 cash award. Application deadline is July 2. Application form is available at the Extension Office by request.

Judging contests are a long standing tradition in Illinois 4-H. The State Judging Contests are scheduled for Tuesday, June 19 at the University of Illinois in Champaign. If you have never attended a state judging event, give it a try! You may choose to participate in the judging events or you may want to observe this year and see how things work. We will be carpooling to Champaign from the Extension Office. If you would like to participate, please call Matt at the Extension Office.

Contests include: Horse Judging, Dairy Judging, Jr/Sr Livestock Judging, Poultry Judging, Jr/Sr Horticulture Judging, Jr/Sr Horticulture Public Speaking Contest, and Rocket Launch.

Winners of these events may become candidates to compete in Invitational Judging Contests held at the Illinois State Fair in August as well as in national competitions.

Individuals wishing to make livestock entries for the Illinois State Fair Junior or Open Shows must adhere to the July 1 entry deadline. The premiums books are up on the website: http://www.illinoisstatefair.info/. Click on the "picture" link for Premium Books. All entry forms for livestock are listed as well. NOTE: Individuals will need Adobe Acrobat in order to read the files. If you need assistance with the forms, please stop by the Extension Office.

According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, all poultry (except waterfowl) that are on the Fairgrounds for more than one day are required to be tested. Wayne County 4-H will test all poultry that 4-Hers plan to bring to the Fair free of charge. The testing will take place on June 23 at 9:00 a.m. at the 4-H Poultry Barn. The testing will only take a few minutes. When the animals are tested they should not be returned to the flock. If you would like to test birds in addition to those that will be exhibited for 4-H, there will be a $1.00 charge per bird.

The 4-H Petting Zoo held May 5 at Frontier's Family Literacy Fest was enjoyed by young and old alike. The following 4-H'ers brought pets to share with the crowd:

Michael & Jessica Mitchell - hamster & dog
MiKayla Stroughmatt - turtle & hermit crab
Cody Simpson - bucket calf
Leah & Marissa Carter - cat & guinea pig
Brittany Niemann - rabbit

Whether you are an experienced babysitter or a beginner, we have something for you. U of I Extension is sponsoring the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training, which will be offered June 12 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Extension Office.

The training is open to all youth between the ages of 8-18. If youth are age 11 to 15, they can become a certified babysitter through the American Red Cross. Youth younger or older may attend, however they can't be certified.

The course includes the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. This training will help develop skills in leadership, professionalism, basic care, safety, safe play, first aid and the basics of CPR. Extension Youth Educator, Renate Jobst, will be the instructor.

Cost is $12 and includes a Babysitter's Handbook and lunch. Certification is an additional $3 fee. Space is limited, so contact the Extension Office to register and pay by June 5.

Kids, join U of I Extension on a 4-H Junior Master Gardener adventure. The program will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 and 15 at the Extension office in Fairfield.

Come get "buggy" as you create an insect costume! Eat some tasty, "edible" soil (OK, it's not really dirt, but you'll dig in and have fun as you learn!) You'll also make cool horticulture projects using herbs, plants and other materials. Renate Jobst, U of I Extension youth development educator, will be the instructor.

The program is open to all youth, ages 8 to 12. The cost is $10 and includes all materials, plus lunch for both days. Space is limited. Drop by or call the Extension office at 842-3702 to register by June 13. Payment is due at the time of registration. Space is limited so don't delay!

Pop top cans, coordinating cards and candy sack containers are among the projects that will be created during University of Illinois Extension's Paper Craft Adventure, taking place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 3 at the Wayne County Extension Office.

Experienced and beginning crafty kids are invited to take part in the adventure. Renate Jobst, U of I Extension youth development educator, will teach the program which is open to all youth, ages 8 to 12. Each participant will get to make unique projects. Just $12 will supply all materials as well as lunch. Come craft with your friends!

Register by dropping by the Extension office and paying the $12 fee, which is due by Friday, June 29 or call 842-3702.

Every year the Wayne County 4-H Foundation has the opportunity to award $500 college scholarships to three outstanding 4-H'ers. The winners are selected based on a well-rounded 4-H career. Some areas considered are 4-H projects and diversity, years in 4-H, serving as an officer, 4-H citizenship, leadership outside of 4-H, and academics. The 2007 winners are Isaac Etheridge from Fairfield Community High School, Laurel Pennington from Cisne High School and Dianna Hatfield from Wayne City High School. Congratulations and best of luck to all three!

The Extension Office received word that Clinton Hayes was one of the winners of the4-H Day with the Cardinals Raffle. He won four tickets in suite and photo. Congratulations Clinton and enjoy your tickets!

Have you checked out Hamilton-Wayne-White's website lately? There is so much to see and do!

Take a look at the 4-H website at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/hww/4hyouth.html. Each week, Paula, Judy or Matt (4-H community workers in each of our counties) has a different 4-H tip. Scroll down and you will see many useful links that we are constantly updating. A timely link is the one for the showbooks and policy manuals, handy if you've misplaced your showbook or would like an electronic version. You can even electronically access the newsletters; you just need Adobe Reader. I have dial-up internet connection at home and I still find they load rather quickly.

To your right you will see the calendar, which outlines Extension opportunities and information. Don't forget to check out the photo galleries and take a look at the featured 4-H websites!

Go to our home page at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/hww/ and check out more! There are news releases on 4-H and other Extension-related events. Also, Darlene and I have useful columns, and there are links to different Extension websites that are of interest to youth as well as adults! There is so much and we are constantly adding! Be sure to check it out!

-Renate Jobst

Livestock Testing

All livestock exhibited must conform to the current year's Illinois Livestock Exhibition Regulations as stated under the general livestock rules of the Wayne County Fair Association. Health papers, as required, must accompany all animals to the Fairgrounds. Dr. Loy Hosselton has offered to test and inspect your livestock project free of charge. All you need to do is call Dr. Hosselton at 842-4884 to set up an appointment. Be prepared to let him know the kind of animal, how many, and directions to your farm.

Cat and Dog Projects

Exhibitors in Dog and Cat Care and Dog Obedience must show current vaccination records on the animals they are exhibiting. Please Note: The Dog Obedience and Dog & Cat Care Shows will be held Saturday, July 7 at 9 a.m.

Skill-A-Thon Food Projects

If you are enrolled in Food Preservation, Meat and Other Protein Sources, Dairy Foods, Outdoor Meals I, Let's Start Cooking, You Learn to Bake, Fruits & Vegetables, or Sports Nutrition then you need to know that your project will be a Skill-A-Thon this year. The Extension Office has a study guide to help you understand the process. If one of your projects is a Skill-A-Thon this year, stop by the Extension Office to pick up your study guide.

Quality Assurance & Ethics Training

Anyone wishing to show livestock at the Illinois State Fair or the DuQuoin State Fair must be complete the 4-H/FFA Quality Assurance and Ethics Clinic. The clinic is available online at: http://web.aces.uiuc.edu/qaec/qaec. The deadline for completion for beef, swine, dairy, and sheep exhibitors is July 1.

Did you know that your heart becomes more efficient at pumping blood and oxygen through your body every time you exercise aerobically? You'll also raise your HDL levels (the good cholesterol) in your arteries to protect you from heart attacks and strokes when you get really old–like in your 40s and 50s!

If you'll be in the fifth, sixth or seventh grade this September, join us for the Discover Chicago trip October 6 - 8.

Discover Chicago is three jam-packed days of fun learning in one of our nation's largest cities. You'll learn about geography, history and science as you explore famous attractions in Chicago.

You'll get to:

• Build a robot, walk through a human heart, land an F-14, and explore a coal mine at the hands-on Museum of Science and Industry.
• Dine on a medieval feast while watching brave knights show off their skills at Medieval Times.
• View the city from the John Hancock Center.
• Experience nature, science and history at Chicago's elegant and exciting Field Museum.
• Eat at the popular Rain Forest Café.
• Come face to face with marine life at Shedd Aquarium.

Cost for the trip is $250 and that includes admission to all attractions, lodging at the Embassy Suites Hotel, charter bus transportation, meals, insurance, and a Discover Chicago t-shirt. The registration deadline is August 31, but space is limited. Your friends who are not 4-Hers can attend, too.

We're also taking applications for adult chaperones. The fee for chaperones is the same as for youth.

For more details, contact the Extension office by phone at 842-3702, or e-mail: wayne_co@extension.uiuc.edu

Nine 4-H'ers took part in the Electricity Workshop led by Jerry Houser and Randy Olson of Wayne-White Electric Cooperative. They learned about the history of Wayne-White, electricity safety, and constructed a soda can lamp.

Participants were Michael Mitchell, MiKayla Stroughmatt, Brittany Niemann, Sara Buchanan, Collin Koker, Derek Greifzu, Noah Conard, Ethan Spicer and Cody Simpson.

The group was featured on Wayne-White's website and can be seen at http://www.waynewhitecoop.com/pages/New

Items are still needed to assist with 4-H Camp programming this summer. They are collecting Pringles® canisters with lids and 2-liter soda bottles (any color) to be used for educational projects at Camp. If you can help out by providing any of these items, please bring them to the Extension Office by June 8.

4-H members, alumni and their families are invited to join in the fun as our region participates in 4-H Night with the Southern Illinois Miners, Tuesday, June 26. The Miners will be playing the Evansville Otters in a 7 p.m. game in the new Miners Stadium, just off I-57 at Marion, IL. Tickets are $12 each and include a coupon good for a hot dog, soft drink, and a snack at any of the main concession stands during the game. Orders must be postmarked by June 8. Call the Extension Office 842-3702 to request an order form or for more information.

To learn more about the Miners go to www.southernillinoisminers.com.

You'll notice a new face in the Extension Office this summer. Kimberly Miller from Wayne City is a summer intern hired to assist with FNP activities such as Youth Cooking School, as well as, helping 4-H staff with Fair activities.

Kimberly is a senior at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO, majoring in Consumer and Family Sciences.

Welcome, Kimberly!