November 19 -- North Pole Craft Club
November 19 -- 4-H Ambassadors Meeting, Wayne County Farm Bureau office, 6:30 p.m.
November 20 -- North Pole Craft Club
November 22 & 23 -- Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27 -- North Pole Craft Club
November 30 -- Deadline to submit 4-H Federation Officer Petition
December 1 -- Kiwanis Lighted Christmas Parade
December 3 -- North Pole Craft Club
December 4 -- North Pole Craft Club
December 10-- North Pole Craft Club
December 10 -- 4-H Federation, 6 p.m.
March 1 -- SIU Saluki Basketball 4-H Family Day

The December Federation meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 10. Officer elections will be held. Please Note: Anyone wishing to be considered for an office, must complete and turn in the Officer Petition found elsewhere in this newsletter by the November 30 deadline.

Premium checks were given to 4-H Club leaders at Achievement Night for distribution to 4-H members. Please cash those checks. The bank only has to honor them for 60 days.

Don't forget to send thank you notes to anyone you received a trophy or medal from at Achievement Night. If you need addresses, contact the Extension Office. Include in your notes what you learned in the project.

The annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade has been scheduled for Saturday, December 1, beginning at 5 p.m. This year's theme is "A Christmas Dream". In the past, individual 4-H Clubs have participated in this event either with a float or just marching along. If any club is interested, or would like more information, please contact the Extension Office. The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 21.

Are you running out of ideas for a program at your club meeting? Why not learn about a different country by using a Culture Kit? These kits contain articles, information, and insight to the country's lifestyle and geography. This year we have several kits available in our region. Call the office to reserve a kit and month. Kits available are: Argentina, Croatia, India, Japan #1, Korea and New Zealand.

4-H members, 4-H clubs, 4-H alumni, and friends were honored at the Geff Ruritan Building during the 4-H Achievement Night program held Tuesday, October 23. The following awards were presented:

Wayne-White Electric Cooperative was presented the Friend of 4-H Award (sponsored by Wayne County 4-H Foundation). Wayne-White is always willing to lend a helping hand to 4-H and was recognized for such twenty-five years ago in 1982. The 4-H program in Wayne County felt that is was once again time to recognize them and thank them for their "friendship" over the years. They have sponsored the 4-H leaders' banquets for many years. The electricity awards presented at Achievement Night were provided by a monetary donation from Wayne-White. In addition, many of the 4-H buildings at the fairgrounds were wired in part by Wayne-White employees donating their time and services. Most recently, Wayne-White Electric Cooperative sponsored an electricity workshop at the Extension Office. Participants learned about the history of Wayne-White, viewed a safety video, and constructed a soda can lamp.

The 4-H Alumni Award went to Ted & Angela Davis, who have served as leaders of the Geff Chatters 4-H Club in Wayne County for 11 years. Even though their children are grown and too old for 4-H, they continue to serve the 4-H youth of Wayne County. Therefore, the Wayne County 4-H Foundation was happy to present them with the 2007 4-H Alumni Award and thank them for all they've done and continue to do for the 4-H program in Wayne County.

Outstanding First Year Members (sponsored by Wayne County 4-H Foundation)
Vanessa Vinson & Collin Koker
Alternates are Katie Weaver & Carter Walker

$75 Scholarship to 4-H Leadership Convention (sponsored by Wayne County 4-H Foundation)
Billy Hatfield, Hannah Etheridge, Emily Scarbrough & Sara Rogers
Alternates are Kristen Vinson & MaCallie Walker

$400 Scholarships to Citizenship-Washington Focus (sponsored by Wayne County 4-H Foundation)
Emily Scarbrough & Emily Hatfield
Alternates are Hannah Etheridge & Ashlea Tucker

NASA Space Center Trip - $100 Scholarships (sponsored by Wayne County 4-H Foundation)
Haden Smith, Hayley Spicer, Katie Liston, Kristen Vinson & Chloe Byars
Alternates are Jonathan Piperakis & Shae Bullard

Discover Chicago Trip - $100 Scholarships (sponsored by Wayne County 4-H Foundation)
Vanessa Schumm, Collin Koker, Ethan Spicer, Michaela Smith & Eric Schumm
Alternates are Chloe Byars, Chynna Byars, Shae Bullard & Jonathan Piperakis

4-H Junior Leadership Conference - $50 Scholarships (sponsored by the Wayne County 4-H Foundation)
Hayley Spicer & Hillary Scarbrough
Alternates are Krystal Overbee & Kristen Vinson

Electricity Awards (sponsored by Wayne-White Electric Cooperative)
Beginner – Noah Conard
Advanced – Mikaela Matthews

Electricity Achievement Award (sponsored by Illinois Farm Electrification Council)
Ethan Spicer

Swine Awards (sponsored by Bennett's Contract Nurseries)
Joe Meagher - Swine Production Award
Billy Hatfield - Food Demonstration Award

Swine Carcass Award (sponsored by Albion Stockyards)
Jarod Fearn

Haegele Memorial Citizenship Award (provided by Fred Haegele Family)
Andrea Nelson

Lucile Steiner Memorial Award
Megan Byars

Food & Nutrition Awards (provided by Rosalee Pearce, retired 4-H leader)
Beginner - Esther Smith
Advanced - Jentzi Schumm

4-H Club Secretary's Award (sponsored by Wayne County 4-H Foundation)
Ashley Neikirk, Enterprisers 4-H Club

4-H Club Treasurer's Award (sponsored by Wayne County 4-H Foundation)
Tyler McKowen, 4-H Country Club

Overall Victory Award Winners

8-9 YEAR OLD OVERALL WINNERS
Mikaela Matthews/David Harl

10-11 YEAR OLD OVERALL WINNERS
Chelsie Walker/Ethan Spicer

12-14 YEAR OLD OVERALL WINNERS
Mariah Matthews/Billy Hatfield

Medal & Blue Award Winners (** represents a Blue Award)

Achievement
Keshia Rogers**
Dianna Hatfield**
Emily Hatfield**
Billy Hatfield**
Katie Hatfield**

Animal Science
Krysta McKowen
Haden Smith
Tyler McKowen
Jentzi Schumm**
Jarod Fearn**
MaCallie Walker**
Tamara Murphy**
Mariah Matthews**

Community Involvement & Global Awareness
Chelsie Walker
Billy Hatfield**

Environment & Natural Resources
Billy Hatfield
Ethan Spicer

Food, Nutrition & Health
Hillary Scarbrough
Whitney Johnson
Jentzi Schumm**
Billy Hatfield**

Home & Family
Lian States
Billy Hatfield
Hayley Spicer**
Mariah Matthews**
Megan Byars**
Sara Rogers**
Keshia Rogers**

Mechanics & Technology
Mariah Matthews
Jarod Fern**
Emily Rush**

Personal Development
Hayley Spicer
Jenna Richardson
Jentzi Schumm**
Billy Hatfield**
Lian States**
Mariah Matthews**
Emily Hatfield**
Keshia Rogers**
Dianna Hatfield**

Plants & Soils
Haden Smith
Mariah Matthews
Dianna Hatfield**
Emily Hatfield**
Jarod Fearn**
Billy Hatfield**

Project Award Winners
Fashion Revue Charms - Kayla Howell, Katlyn Maloy & Hannah Lowe
Achievement 1 Year - Billy Hatfield
Achievement Career - Dianna Hatfield
Citizenship - Billy Hatfield
Cat - Tamara Murphy
Dog - Tamara Murphy
Small Pets - Tamara Murphy
Veterinary Science - Jentzi Schumm
Passport to the World - Chelsie Walker
Entomology - Ethan Spicer
Forestry - Billy Hatfield
Natural Resources - Andrea Nelson
Foods - Billy Hatfield
Child Care - Billy Hatfield
Interior Design - Hillary Scarbrough
Leadership - Lian States
Aerospace - Collin Koker
Computer - Sara Rogers
Electricity - Ethan Spicer
Woodworking - Mariah Matthews
Photography - Jenna Richardson
Visual Arts - Hayley Spicer
Crops & Soils - Jarod Fearn
Horticulture - Dianna Hatfield
Plant & Soil Science - Mariah Matthews
Newswriting - Lian States
Conservation - Katie Liston
Sportfishing - Caleb Barnard

Also recognized during the evening were 4-H Clubs and Leaders, Cloverbuds, First Year 4-H members, 10-year members, 4-H graduates, state fair winners, and those 4-Hers turning in records.

Sometimes it's hard to know whether a certain food is nutritious just by looking at it. With vegetables, the color often acts as a code that shows us what the vegetable has to offer. Check out these veggie facts:

• Red, orange, and yellow vegetables contain beta carotene, which is believed to fight cancer and strengthen the immune system. The immune system protects us against colds and other illnesses.
• Dark, leafy greens–such as lettuce and spinach–fight eye diseases and cancer.
• Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, which are called cruciferous vegetables, also help fight against cancer.
• Tomatoes have lycopene, which helps to fight cancer. Some fruits, like pink grapefruit and watermelon, contain lycopene, too.

Recipe of the Month

Easy Veggie Dip
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 package dry ranch salad dressing mix

Mix together all three ingredients. Refrigerate dip for at least 30 minutes. Serve with a variety of cleaned, cut-up vegetables.

Parents, are your children looking for a fun activity to keep them busy after school? Then the University of Illinois Extension's 4-H North Pole Crafts Club is for them!

Your children can come make fun, festive holiday cards and other creative crafts. Different crafting techniques will be taught each session. Children will also have an opportunity to work on important life skills. A light snack will be provided at each meeting and will be conducted by U of I Extension youth development educator Renate Jobst with Wayne County 4-H community worker Matt Rush assisting.

The program is open to all children in grades 3 through 5. The club will meet Nov. 19, 20, 27, Dec. 3, 4 and 10. It will begin after school (as soon as children can arrive) and will end at 4:30. It will take place at the Wayne County Extension office in Fairfield.

Fee for all 6 sessions is $7 per participant. There is also a registration form that needs to be turned in with payment. Registration and the fee are due November 16. The forms are available at the Extension office at No. 2-B Frontier Drive in Fairfield, or online at: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/hww/downloads/9106.pdf.

If you need special accommodations, please contact the office at 842-3702. University of Illinois Extension offers a wide array of outstanding youth programs through its youth outreach, 4-H. For information on your child joining 4-H, contact your local Extension office.

The petition to seek an officer position in the Wayne County 4-H Federation was included in this month's paper copy of the newsletter. If you need another copy go the pdf version online athttp://web.extension.uiuc.edu/hww/downloads/9193.pdf or contact the office.

At this time of year when fall house cleaning is in full swing, the Extension office wants to encourage 4-H members and leaders to return any unused project manuals that might be lying around or have gone unclaimed.

It is guestimated that over 400 people visited the 4-H Petting Zoo held in conjunction with Fairfield'ssecond annual Pumpkin Festival. Thank you to the following 4-Hers who brought animals to share with the crowd:

Mercedes Grote - 2 miniature horses, 2 pigs, and 1 goat

Jake and Kayla Howell - 1 ferret and 1 goat, (also brought straw bales)

Jentzi, Eric, and Vanessa Schumm - 2 donkeys, 1 cow, 1 rooster