We are going to fill military boxes again this year. We are needing current address of soldiers that are serving over seas from Cumberland County. We will be putting the boxes together on December 9th. Please have the address to Tonya at the Extension Office by December 1st so we can get boxes and address labels made.

We have had a request for donations of 8-10" bears that will be dressed in camo to send over to the soldiers in Iraq. According to information we received, 10,000 bears are needed to complete the project. If anyone has or knows of family members that have bears that could be used for this project, please drop them off at the Extension Office by November 22nd.

Thank you to everyone that attended the Fall Bash. Also, Thank you to our wonderful Grillers and Bakers!!

During the Fall Bash we elected officers and they are as follows:

President - Lance Moses
Vice President - Michelle Niebrugge
Secretary - Jodi Koester
Treasurer - Kristin Moses
Reporter - Houston Moses
Recreation Chair ( Boy and Girl) - Jason Koester and Melissa Koester

Illinois Farm Bureau & Affiliated

The 4-H Premier LCP Awards is sponsor for older 4-H Members in Illinois. The purpose of the awards is to reward members exhibiting outstanding leadership, citizenship, cooperation, and professionalism during the past 4-h program year ( September 1 through August 31). Although all members can apply , the program is designed to recognize and promote achievement in the agriculture industry. Applicants must be 4-H members who are at least 17 years of age by December 1, and cannot have reached their 19th birthday by September 1 of they year they submit the application. A maximum of two applicants per county may be submitted for the state competition. If more then two 4-H'ers turn in an application to the county we will have a panel of judges to choose the two that will complete at the state level. For an application please contact the Extension Office.

Attention all 7^th and 8^th grade 4-H members – have we got the event for you! The State 4-H program is offering a one-day conference ONLY for junior high 4-H and FFA members. The E.D.G.E. Conference (Experiencing Discovery, Growth & Excellence) will focus on helping YOU start your journey into the world of discovering yourself, exploring leadership opportunities, and assisting in your own communities.

Mark Saturday, November 18^th on your calendars and contact the Extension office for a brochure and registration form. The conference will be held in Springfield on the state fairgrounds. (A map will be sent to those who register.)

Cost for the E.D.G.E. Conference is $55 for a youth delegate or $10 for an adult (lunch only). That includes lunch costs and is actually $10 LESS than the cost for last year's event! You can register by sending in the registration form before the November 8^th deadline OR you can register on-line with your parents at: http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/events/annual012edge.html by that date. Payment can be by check or credit card.

So get ready to focus on building YOUR skills and register today! Let's get you to the E.D.G.E.!!

The Fall Bash was held on Sunday, October 1^st at the Toledo Reservoir.

An election of Federation officers was held. The new officers are Lance Moses – President, Michelle Niebrugge – Vice President, Jodi Koester – Secretary, Kristin Moses – Treasurer, Houston Moses – Reporter, and Jason and Melissa Koester – Recreation Co-Chairs.

A meal was eaten with hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, and drinks provided by the Federation. Everyone in attendance also brought a covered dish or dessert.

The kids were split into teams and played a variety of games such as a scavenger hunt, three-legged race, egg bowling, and tug-of-war. Prizes were awarded.

The members were reminded of the Greenup Fall Festival Parade on Saturday, October 7^th. Anyone interested in participating should meet at the Trucking Company at 9:45 a.m. to decorate the float. The parade will start at 11:00 p.m.

The next Federation meeting will be held on October 19^th at 6:00 pm at the Christian Church in Toledo. The Achievement Night will begin after the meeting at 7:00 pm.

- Jodi Koester

Each 4-H member who attends one of the November or December 4-H events is encouraged to bring items on the scavenger hunt list with them.

Events include:

November 10 - Federation Meeting 7 p.m. Toledo Village Hall
December 8 - Federation Meeting 7 p.m. Toledo Village Hall , Candy Making Workshop–TBA

Don't Forget To Bring Items To Your Club Meetings!

Items need to be in the Extension Office by Monday, December 12, 2005. Items should be full size products. Trial size will be worth half of the listed points. The 4-H Club who accumulates the greatest point value will receive a gift to be determined by the 4-H Federation.

Items collected will be delivered to the Neoga and Greenup Food Pantries.

POINTS
Toothpaste 20
Toilet Paper 15
Deodorant 20
Lotion 20
Shampoo 20
Conditioner 20
Toothbrush 15
Tissue 10
Bar of Soap 15
Diapers 30
Baby Wipes 15
Laundry Detergent 20
Dish Soap 10
Canned Meat 15
Feminine Products 15
Boxed Food Items 10 per item
Canned Food Items 10 per item

Club Leaders are reminded and encouraged to send the Extension Office a copy of your meeting locations, dates and times for the upcoming year as soon as they are finalized. When individuals contact the Extension Office interested in joining 4-H, a club program is a great item to have. Clubs also receive points on the Illinois 4-H Standards of Excellence award form for providing the Extension Office a club calendar.

Club Reporters are also reminded to send in club meeting minutes and activities for the monthly newsletter. The newsletter generally is printed and sent out the last week of each month for the upcoming month. Not to mention it is a great way to share what your club is doing with the other 4-H clubs in the county.

E-Mail them if you wish to tjeich@uiuc.edu

Each year the 4-H Federation sponsors various 4-H workshops. The actual planning of the events is done month's in advance. If you have any ideas or suggestions for a workshop contact the Extension Office or let your club delegate know. I am seeking hands-on projects that can increase the participation levels in various project areas.

If you have a special talent, skill, or hobby that you would like to share with 4-H, give the office a call

Can you survive a weekend of fun and learning as you develop leadership skills through team building activities, participate in colors evaluation, dance the night away and swim with your new friends?

Who: Current 7th & 8th Grade Active 4-H Members

When: January 26 & 27, 2007

Where: Windsor Oaks Best Western Inn, Grayville, Illinois

Cost: $65 (fee includes insurance, 3 meals, 1 night's lodging, evening activities, supplies, snack and a t-shirt)

Check-In: January 26 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Pick-up: January 27 4:30 p.m.

Participants will not be put on the roster until the application/health form is received with the $65 payment. Please make checks payable to the University of Illinois Extension and remit with registration materials to the Hamilton County Extension Office, 100 s. Jackson St. McLeansboro, IL 62859

Registration and payment of $65 is due no later than December 15, 2006.

Refunds will only be made, if another participant can be substituted.

Christmas Trees

Christmas Tree Walks at the Sumpter Township Library (849-2072) (Dec. 6-20 can be put up after November 17) and Greenup Public Library( 923-3616) (all of December and can be put up anytime in November) will take place again this year. Clubs are encouraged to decorate trees for the contest displays. The Sumpter Township Library has a few tree that clubs can use, or you can use your own. Both displays are open to the public for viewing. The public votes with monetary donations for the top displays and the money generated helps fund the library facilities. Prizes are awarded to the top displays. Clubs may contact the libraries for more information.

Nursing Home Doors

Christmas Door Decorating Contest at the Cumberland Nursing Center in Greenup sponsored by the Greenup Nursing Center Ladies Auxiliary Club. The Auxiliary will award $25 to the first place door, $15 for second place, and $10 for third place. Any club wishing to decorate a door should contact Cumberland Nursing Home at 217-923-3186. It is suggested that ideally the doors be decorated the end of November so that the residents can truly enjoy the holiday season. Decorating the doors provides a sense of home and brings a great deal of joy to those who reside there. If the doors cannot be decorated the end of November, they should be decorated as soon as possible (first week of December) but doors can be decorated anytime before the 17th of December. Doors will be judged around the 22nd.

Military Boxes

Last year , the Federation participated in a Military Stocking Stuffer project. This year we are going to do it again. We what we want to do to support our military men and women from our area. It has been suggested we send our area service personnel items of need. Please feel free to suggest names of someone you know that is currently serving our country. Also, the soldiers have said they really enjoy receiving letters, so please take the time to write a letter to be enclosed with whatever we decide to send. It is always nice to be able to add a little sunshine to someone's day.

Here is a web site that you can go to get ideas for what to send. http://www.operationmilitarypride.org/packages.html

Candy Workshop

Come and learn some new recipes to take to your next Christmas party. These will be easy recipes that any one can do. The best thing is that you get to eat them when you are done making them!!!!!.

We are working on our new community service this year and it is going to be Project Linus. We will be setting up a workshop date to meet with a Member of Project Linus and they are going to help us make blankets and collect them. Please look in your December newsletter for the workshop date. Below you can see what a Blanketeer is.

Be a Blanketeer -- How You Can Help

It's easy to help Project Linus. Simply make a blanket and donate it to your local chapter of Project Linus. Your blanket will be given to a child in need.

Our volunteers, known as "blanketeers," provide new, handmade, washable blankets to be given as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children, ages 0-18. It is Project Linus' policy to accept blankets of all sizes, depending on the needs of the local chapters. All styles of blankets are welcome, including quilts, tied com forters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors.

If you have any questions please contact Tonya at the Extension Office.

GOAT GIVE AWAY This year we have a 4-H Family that is wanting to donate a goat to a exhibitor that is not currently enrolled in goats as a project. Please read the rules below : Rules for "Win a Goat" Contest

• Applicant must be a "bona fide" Cumberland County 4-H member by January 8th, not currently enrolled in a goat project or in possession of goats.
• Applicant must complete an application and include a statement of interest to be no less than 100 words in length.
• Applications will be reviewed by a committee of three to determine applicants to be interviewed.
• Those applicants chosen will be interviewed along with their parent and/or guardian.
• The winning applicant will be responsible for care and all costs incurred in the raising of this goat.
• This market goat is to be shown in the 4-H Market Wether Class at the Cumberland County 4-H Show.
• This goat will be sold at the Cumberland County 4-H Auction with the hope that the proceeds will be used to reinvest in a goat project for the next 4-H year.

Applications are available at the Extension Office by calling 217/849-3931.

Applications must be received no later than January 8, 2007.

At October/November club meetings, leaders will be handing out 2006-2007 enrollment forms for you and your parents to complete and sign. If you were enrolled last year, you will receive a form with your information pre-printed on it. You and your parents should check it for accurate information. Don't forget to check "yes" or "no" for the photo release authorization for news media. Return your enrollment forms promptly to your club leader.

Project enrollment sheets and the 2006-2007 Illinois Clovers will also be handed out. Turn in the project enrollment sheet with your member enrollment form. The Illinois Clover has all the projects you can sign up for and gives ideas for things you can do with the project. Check out the projects just waiting for you to explore. Look for new projects hot off the press:

• Service Learning
• Microwave Magic A-D
• Keeping Fit & Healthy
• Communications I - III

You can see all of the new projects on your enrollment sheets there will a * buy the title. If you have questions, please ask you leaders or call the Extension Office.

12-14 Youth Conference

Who: Open to all youth ages 12-14
~ 4-H membership is not required ~

When: Fri. & Sat., January 19 & 20th, 2007

Cost: $55.00 per participant
$45.00 for Continuation Committee members

Scholarships ARE available!!!
Check with your Extension Office !

Scholarship application deadline: Friday, December 8, 2006!!!

Where: the Union at WIU, Macomb (Moved from Olson Conf Center to hotel at the Union - where the bowling is)

Registration Deadline: January 3rd, 2007

Contact the Extension Office at 123/456-7890 for materials or questions.

This conference is for those who want the opportunity to connect with peers, develop life skills such as team work, cooperation, sportsmanship, conflict resolution and leadership in a fun, hands-on setting. In other words, this conference is for YOU!!! Come and experience activities that will achieve all this and more!! Fun & games included at no additional charge.

5:30 – 6:00 p.m.: arrive at WIU for registration
Remainder of evening: Opening Session, Bowling & Pizza (all provided)
11:00 pm - Lights out!

Saturday:
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 – noon: "Got Game" activities.
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch
12:45 – 2:00 p.m.: Overview, Closing, evaluation & homeward bound

Bring: Clothing, toiletries, sleeping bag, (will be notified if sleeping bag is needed)
All bedding and towels are provided.
*no headsets or cell phones during conference activities

Due to location change: Each room has 2 full beds with 4 to a room. 2 will need sleeping bags to sleep on the floor! The 2 on floor will be chosen by lottery. Each room has a bathroom.

Thursday, October 19, 2006 turned out to be quite an evening as 4-H members, leaders, guests and staff came together at the Toledo Christian Church in Toledo, Illinois.

Thanks to Cumberland County Clovers and Work and Play, people were greeted with a room filled with Fall. There were several in attendance and it appeared a good time was had by all. Many awards and recognitions were presented by Extension Staff, Federation Members and Extension supporters.

First Year Member Awards were presented to:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY CLOVERS: Trevor Nippe , Kaygan Pruiett, Austin Light, Jacob Wolke and Sarah White;
HURRICANE HUSTLERS: Nathaniel Day, Tim Titus and Hannah Zucco;
ROSLYN RANGERS: Hannah Bueker, Logan Bueker, Chad Hoene, Austin Walk and Briana Pollum;
SPRINGPOINT REBELS: Kyle Wente, Julie Wente, Rachel Deters, Tara Stephens and Casey Rieman;
WORK & PLAY: Michael Kastl, Katie Bell and Preston Potter

Cloverbud Member Awards:
CLOVER CLOVERBUDS: Gabriel Hatfill, Macey Maxey, and Caleb Russell;
HURRICANE HUSTLER CLOVERBUDS: Trevor Day and Mattison Green;
LIBERTY HILL RANGER CLOVERBUDS: Kierstan Ault and Zoe Marti

Medals of Honor were presented to:

8-11 years old
Achievement: Melissa Koester-Springpoint Rebels
Small Animal Science: Ray Hingson- Springpoint Rebels
Large Animal Science: Jaylynn Maxey- Cumberland County Clovers
Food and Nutrition and Health: Erin Walk - Roslyn Rangers
Home and Family: Becky Walk- Roslyn Rangers
Mechanics and Technology: Travis Will, Springpoint Rebels
Personal Development: Bethany Deters, Springpoint Rebels
Plants and Soils: Zach Moses- Cumberland County Clovers
Environment & Natural Resources: Austin Light- Cumberland County Clovers

12-14 years old
Achievement: Paige Hatfill- Hurricane Hustlers
Small Animal Science: Amanda Baker- Roslyn Rangers
Large Animal Science: Lance Moses- Cumberland County Clovers
Food and Nutrition and Health: Dani Will, Springpoint Rebels
Home and Family: Jackie Niebrugge – Springpoint Rebels
Mechanics and Technology: Courtney Shumacher, Springpoint Rebels
Personal Development: Ashley Deters, Roslyn Rangers
Plants and Soils: Aaron Niebrugge - Springpoint Rebels
Small Animal Science: Tyler Potter - Work and Play

15-19 years old
Achievement: Jodi Koester - Springpoint Rebels
Large Animal Science: Rosa Swingler - Springpoint Rebels
Food and Nutrition and Health: Paige Holsapple Hurricane Hustlers
Home and Family: Michelle Niebrugge - Springpoint Rebels
Personal Development: Kristin Moses - Hurricane Hustlers
Plants and Soils: Jason Koester - Springpoint Rebels

Honor Member Awards were presented to:

75-149
Clayton Apke
Michael Baker
Amanda Baker
Brock Barnick
Amada Barnick
Katie Bell
Logan Bueker
Josh Carlen
Ashley Deters
Brittany Deters
Justin Deters
Jillian Deters
Olivia Deters
Lacey Eggers
Seth Flach
Presley Hatfill
Paige Hatfill
Ray Hingson
Ryan Holkenbrink
Eric Holkenbrink
Cody Hornbeck
Chelsey Light
Austin Light
Nick Lustng
Jaylynn Maxey
Alex McWhorter
Ray Nippe
Trisha Nippe
Tevor Nippe
Harley Nippe
Casey Rieman
Tara Stephens
Taylor Walk
Austin Walk
Erin Walk
Chris Walk
Derek Walk
Natalie Walk
Nick Walk
Allison Wendt
Sarah Wendt
Kyle Wente
Julie Wente
Laura Wente
Kevin Will
Jason Will

150-249
Rachel Deters
Mallory Deters
Bethany Deters
Lacey Hornbeck
Austin McWhorter
Zach Moses
Jackie Niebrugge
Michelle Niebrugge
Aaron Niebrugge
Cherode Sowers
Becky Walk
Scott Wendt
Danielle Will
Travis Will
Amy Zumbahlen

250-349
Kara Swingler
Melissa Koester
Lance Moses
Paige Holsapple
Rosa Swingler J
ason Koester

350-449

Houston Moses
Kristin Moses
Courtney Shumacher

450 and Above
Jodi Koester

Blue Award Certificates award was presented to: Jodi Koester, Springpoint Rebels

4-H record that is selected to advance to state competition is Jodi Koester, Springpoint Rebels

PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST RECOGNITION:
Jodi Koester, Springpoint Rebels
Rosa Swingler. Springpoint Rebels
Paige Holsapple, Hurricane Hustlers
Kristin Moses, Hurricane Hustlers
Lance Moses, Cumberland County Clovers
Zach Moses, Cumberland County Clovers
Courtney Schumacher, Springpoint Rebels

Members listed according to the Standards of Excellence forms turned in by club leaders.

8 to 11 Year Olds category were
Cumberland County Clovers: Samatha Jackson, Austin Light, Jaylynn Maxey, Zach Moses, Harley Nippe, Kaygan Pruiett, Sarah White and Jacobe Wolke;
HURRICANE HUSTLERS: Cody Hornbeck, Lacey Hornbeck and Timmy Titus;
LIBERTY HILL RANGERS: Austin Justice
ROSLYN RANGERS: Michael Baker, Brittany Deters, Jillian Deters, Justin Deters, Chad Hoene, Austin Walk, Christopher Walk, and Erin Walk
SPRINGPOINT REBELS: Clayton Apke, Bethany Deters, Rachel Deters, Seth Flach, Alex Holkenbrink, Eric Holkenbrink, Ryan Holkenbrink, Melissa Koester, Nick Lustig, Austin McWhorter, Ray Hingson, Casey Rieman, Tara Stephens, Kara Swingler, Kyle Wente, Julie Wente, Laura Wente, Jason Will, Travis Will and Amy Zumbahlen;
WORK & PLAY: Katie Bell, Preston Potter, Michael Kastl and Destry Potter

12 to 14 year olds category were
Cumberland County Clovers: Lacey Eggers, Jill Flood, Paige Hatfill Presley Hatfill Chelsey Light Lance Moses Ray Nippe, Trisha Nippe, Kesia White and Kiah White;
HURRICANE HUSTLERS: Houston Moses, Cherode Sowers and Megan Woolever;
LIBERTY HILL RANGERS: Ethan Marti and Jacob Sappington;
ROSLYN RANGERS: Kayla Barnick and Taylor Walk;
SPRINGPOINT REBELS: Alex McWhorter, Aaron Niebrugge, Jackie Niebrugge, Courtney Schumacher, Dani Will, Scott Wendt, Sarah Wendt and Kevin Will;
WORK & PLAY: Tyler Potter and Halie Kastl

15 to 19 year olds category were
Cumberland County Clovers: Josh Carlen;
HURRICANE HUSTLERS: Kristin Moses;
LIBERTY HILL RANGERS: James Cox, Valerie Marti, Cole Sappington and Lindsay Vanatta;
ROSLYN RANGERS: Mallory Deters;
SPRINGPOINT REBELS: Jodi Koester, Jason Koester, Michelle Niebrugge and Rosa Swingler;
WORK & PLAY: Josh Pugh, Kayla Spencer, Phillip Spencer, Jon Lawyer and Andrew Spencer

llinois 4-H Key Awards were presented to:
Josh Carlen, Kristin Moses, Mallory Deters, Jodi Koester, Michelle Niebrugge, This award is presented to 16-18 year old members achieving all 9 standards for the second year In the area of Club recognition, Standards of Excellence,

Patches were awarded to clubs that met 11 of the 14 standards.
Those clubs were: Cumberland County Clovers, Hurricane Hustlers, Liberty Hill Rangers, Springpoint Rebels, and Work & Play.

Those clubs receiving certificate for Club/Group reports recognition were:
Cumberland County Clovers will be receiving a certificate in Community Involvement & Global Awareness and personal development. Hurricane Hustlers will be receiving a Certificate for Community Involvement and Global Awareness.

Two clubs received a certificate in recognition of their efforts to promote June Dairy Month . Those clubs were Cumberland County Clovers and Springpoint Rebels.

This year the FAIR CLEAN-UP AWARD went to Springpoint Rebels 4-H Club.

Cumberland County SWCD sponsors the Conservation Award.
This year Randy Hurt , Resource Conservationist presented this award to Kara Swingler of Springpoint Rebels. She received a plaque and $50 Savings Bond.

The 2005 Club Attendance Award went to Springpoint Rebels 4-H Club. This was based on the 2005-06 4-H enrollments and the attendance at Achievement Night

Alumni AWARDS are given to a former 4-H'er that is still active with 4-H: Nancy Moses and Mark Rodebaugh

Each year awards are presented to individuals or businesses for their time and efforts in supporting 4-H, PARTNER-IN-4-H AWARDS were given to: J & K Mitchell, Effingham Equity, Land 'O Lakes

This years VOGG (Volunteer of Great Gratitude) Award had three recipients; Barbara June Dearing, Mary Ruth McKinney, and Vernon Miller.

Jr. Leader University Graduates
Jill Flood, Cumberland County Clovers, Jodi Koester, Springpoint Rebels, Jason Koester, Springpoint Rebels, Chelsey Light, Cumberland County Clovers, Lance Moses, Cumberland County Clovers, Cherode Sowers, Hurricane Hustlers, and Rosa Swingler, Springpoint Rebels

4-H Foundation Donors were Liberty Hill Rangers 4-H Club, Thelma Bishop, Greenup, Illinois and Cumberland County 4-H Club

4-H CAMP RECOGNITION Full week: Amanda Baker, Michael Baker, Paige Holsapple, Samuel Sudkamp, Becky Walk, Austin Walk, Christopher Walk, Madison Walk, Travis Walk, Trevor Walk, Scott Wendt and Tyler Probst;

Mini – Campers Melissa Koester, Kara Swingler, Amy Zumbahlen, Laura Wente, Nick Lustig and Austin McWhorter

This year, the Outstanding 4-H Secretary Award was presented to Rosa Swingler Springpoint Rebels, Lacey Eggers Cumberland County Clovers.

This year, the Outstanding 4-H Treasurer Award was presented to: Brittany Richardson Springpoint Rebels. Chelsey Light Cumberland County Clovers received 2nd place in this area.

"I DARE YOU" AWARDS were presented to Rosa Swingler, Lance Moses, Paige Hatfill and Jason Koester.

There were four 4-H members receiving the award for being Completion members in 2006.
Those members were: Erica Walters, Cumberland County Clovers, 2 years; Jon Lawyer, Work and Play, 12 years; Philip Spencer, Work and Play, 12 years and Allison Wendt, Springpoint Rebels, 8 years

Each year one 4-H member is chosen to receive the CHAD SWINGLER MEMORIAL AWARD. This award is presented to an individual that shows strength and determination in their live. Springpoint Rebels 4-H Club Sponsors this and this years recipient was Zach Moses.

OUTSTANDING 1^ST YEAR MEMBER award was presented to Casey Rieman of the Springpoint Rebels, with 1st Alternate going to Katie Bell of Work and Play.

OUTSTANDING OVERALL 4-H MEMBER AWARD was presented to Jodi Koester of Springpoint Rebels
1st Alternate Jaylynn Maxey of Cumberland County Clovers

2006-07 4-H FEDERATION OFFICERS
President: Lance Moses
Vice President: Michelle Niebrugge
Secretary: Jodi Koester
Treasurer: Kristin Moses
Reporter: Houston Moses
Recreation Chairpersons: Jason and Melissa Koester

BLUE RIBBON CLUBS
Awarded to clubs who receive 90+ points on the "Evaluation for County 4-H Honor Club" forms. Cumberland County Clovers, Hurricane Hustlers, Springpoint Rebels, and Work and Play

CLUB OF THE YEAR
This year the Club of the Year award goes to the Hurricane Hustlers.

Culture Kits will be available in Cumberland County the following months:

• Switzerland - November
• Columbia– December
• Poland– January
• Sweden– February
• Thailand mini– March
• Argentina– April

If your club is interested in using any or all of these culture kits, please contact the Extension Office at 217/849-3931.