Winter 2015 WMass Regional Newsletter€¦ · UMass Extension 2 Western Region 4-H Newsletter – Winter 2015 March (continued) 25 4-H Embryology Hatch 1 ends 26 Franklin County 4-H

UMass Extension 1 Western Region 4-H Newsletter – Winter 2015

MASSACHUSETTS 4-H NEWSLETTER

WESTERN REGION

Winter 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS…………

January

6 Hampshire County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 P.M. Hadley Police Station

8 Franklin County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 P.M. Montague Fire Station

10 Regional 4-H Horse Bowl, 8:00 A.M. Mt. Everett High School, Sheffield

13 Hampden County 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 P.M. Elm Pizza – Westfield

13- Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association meeting, 7:00 P.M. 600 Williams St., Pittsfield

15 Franklin County 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 P.M. Brown Motors, Greenfield

17 “4-H Day at the Mullins Center”, UMass Basketball vs. Rhode Island, 2:30 P.M. UMass Amherst

20 Hampden County 4-H Fair Association, 7:00 P.M. WMass Hospital, Westfield

21 Hampden County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 P.M. Elms Pizza, Westfield

24 W. Mass. Winter Workshops, 8:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. Hopkins Academy, Rt. 9, Hadley

27 Berkshire County 4-H Advisory Council meeting, 7:00 P.M. 600 Williams St., Pittsfield

28 Regional 4-H Horse Open House Meeting, 6:30 P.M. 111 N. Maple Street, Hadley

30 Franklin County 4-H Awards Banquet, 6:00 P.M. Greenfield Community College

31 4-H Rabbit Workshop Blackstone Valley Regional School

February

7 Regional 4-H Horse Judging UMASS Farm

10 Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association meeting, 7:00 P.M. 600 Williams St., Pittsfield

14 Hampden County 4-H Visual Presentations/Officers Training, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Ludlow Library

17 Hampden County 4-H Fair Association, 7:00 P.M. WMass. Hospital, Westfield

21 Franklin County 4-H Visual Presentations/Officers Training, 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Montague Fire Station


25 4-H Embryology Training, 4:00 P.M.– 6:00 P.M. Manor House, Hadley

28 Hampshire County 4-H Visual Presentations/Officers Training, 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

Hadley Police Station

March

4 4-H Embryology Hatch 1 begins

10 Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association meeting, 7:00 P.M. 600 Williams St., Pittsfield

14 Regional Visual Presentations Program, 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. Hopkins Academy, Rt. 9, Hadley

17 Hampden County 4-H Fair Association, 7:00 P.M. WMass. Hospital, Westfield

18 Hampden County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 P.M. Westfield Library



March (continued)

25 4-H Embryology Hatch 1 ends

26 Franklin County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 P.M. Montague Police Station

28 State Visual Presentations Program Bedford, MA

April


20 Hampshire County 4-H Awards Banquet, 6:00 P.M. Bluebonnet Diner, Northampton

23-24 State 4-H Teen Leadership Retreat Ashland

May

6 4-H Embryology Training for Hatch 2

13 4-H Embryology Hatch 2 begins


June

3 4-H Embryology Hatch 2 ends

8 Hampshire County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 P.M. Hadley Police Station

27 Franklin County 4-H Fair Heath Fairgrounds

27 Franklin County 4-H Horse Show Greenfield Fairgrounds

28-30 Summer of Science Camp UMass Amherst

July

18 Hampshire County 4-H Fair Cummington Fairgrounds

25 Hampden County 4-H Fair Eastern States Exposition Grounds

Western Massachusetts 4-H Staff

Thomas M. Waskiewicz,

Extension 4-H Educator

Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire

Slobody Building, Suite A4 101 University Drive Amherst, MA 01002 Phone: 413-545-0611 Fax: 413-577-0760 Toll Free: 800-374-4446 Email: [email protected] Angelica J. Paredes,

Extension 4-H Educator

Berkshire

78 Center Street, Suite 206 Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-448-8285 Email:

[email protected]

Mary Phelon, 4-H Program Assistant

Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire

Slobody Building, Suite A4 101 University Drive Amherst, MA 01002 Phone: 413-577-0759 Fax: 413-577-0760 Toll Free: 800-374-4446

Email: [email protected]

Laurie Cadorette, 4-H Secretary

Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire

78 Center Street, Suite 206 Pittsfield, MA 01201 Phone: 413-448-8285 or 413-577-0754 Fax: 413-577-0760 Email: [email protected]

UMass Extension 3 Western Region 4-H Newsletter –Winter 2015

From Berkshire 4-H

From Berkshire 4-H Berkshire County 4-H Awards Banquet

On Sunday, December 7th, the Berkshire County 4-H community gathered to honor 4-H youth and volunteers for their efforts during the 2013-2014 4-H year. Stepping into a magical realm (the event had a wizarding theme) the volunteers honored for years of service were: 1 year of volunteering Joanne Broderick – Gt. Barrington, Edward Cook – Dalton, Lisa Cook – Dalton, Lori Beth Decker – Housatonic, Anna Giovanone – Pittsfield, Lee

Goldstein – Pittsfield, Trina Goodrich – Pittsfield,

Angelina Mangiardi – Pittsfield, Stephanie

Martin – Cheshire 5 years of volunteering Elaine Caligiuri – Lee, Larry Heyman – North Adams, William Moriarty – Cheshire, Maureen

Riley-Moriarty – Cheshire, Diana Williams – Ashley Falls 10 years of volunteering Adrianne Epe – Pittsfield, Sherry Mangiardi – Pittsfield 25 years of volunteering Linda Johnson – Cheshire Recognized as “Friends of 4-H” for going above and beyond to help the program were: Baker’s Golf

Center – Lanesborough, Paul’s Restaurant – Pittsfield

The Fair Honor Roll was called for those people that members of the Fair Association saw as standing out to help make the 4-H Youth Fair a success, these people worked both in front and/or behind the scenes. They were: Keely Baker – Pittsfield, Mary Brazie – Egremont, Henry Cadorette III – Pittsfield, Lisa

Dachinger – Pittsfield, Caraghan Hadfield – Pittsfield, Jamie Kaczowski – Savoy. Loving Hands Award, this award is chosen through an application process based on a youth who best exemplifies the ability to handle and care for his/her animal at the annual Youth Fair.– Thomas

Williams – Ashley Falls Western Mass High Point Award Fiora Caligiuri – Randall of Lee for Arts & crafts, and Home Economics Thomas Williams of Ashley Falls for Poultry Eastern States Exposition (Big E) Alexandra Springstube of West Stockbridge for Sheep, Brialynn Wells of Sheffield for Horse,

Fiora Caligiuri-Randall of Lee for Fashion Review Massachusetts 4-H Horse Show Allison Brazie - Sheffield, Katilyn Decker - Housatonic, Kayli Smith - Egremont, Brialynn

Wells – Sheffield 4-H Visual Presentations, State and Big E nominees Fiora Caligiuri – Randall of Lee, Daniel Epe of Pittsfield, Nicholas Soldato of Pittsfield Berkshire County 4-H Ambassadors Collin Goodrich - Pittsfield, Jason Konowitch – Pittsfield, Caitlin Moriarty – Cheshire, Alexandra

Springstube – West Stockbridge, Brialynn Wells – Sheffield Aspiring Clovers, this award is new this year; winners were nominated by their club leaders. These members try very hard during meetings to be involved, supportive and “wanting more”; a kid who either exemplifies the 4 H’s or tries hard to. Katilyn Decker - Housatonic, Timothy Deluca – Becket


Junior Leaders are nominated by club leaders. These youth help their leader, they may or may not be an officer in their club, but they help with club activities, projects, fundraisers or events. Brian Czarnecki – North Adams, Natal Paredes – North Adams, Nicholas Soldato – Pittsfield County Medals (based on 4-H record submissions) Cloverbuds (youth 5-7) Kyler Butler - Pittsfield, Cecile Daly – Pittsfield, Emma Daly – Pittsfield, Lacey Daly – Pittsfield, Stephanie Eminowicz – Pittsfield, Isaac Epe – Pittsfield, Elspeth Robertson-Dubois – Dalton Juniors & Seniors (youth 8-18) Brady Beckwith of Stephentown, NY for Poultry, Hailey Beckwith of Stephentown, NY for Poultry, Shea Beckwith of Stephentown, NY for Poultry, Mariah Broderick of Gt. Barrington for Horse, Fiora Caligiuri-Randall of Lee for Community Service, 4th H for Health, Healthy Living, Leadership, and Performing Arts, Katilyn Decker of Housatonic for Horse, Daniel Epe of Pittsfield for Sheep, Natal Paredes of North Adams for 4th H for Health, Photography, and Robotics, Morgan

Robertson-Dubois of Dalton for Goat, Elizabeth

Sarnacki of East Otis for Horse, Margaret

Sarnacki of East Otis for Horse, Nicholas Soldato of Pittsfield for Visual Arts, Kayli Smith of Egremont for Horse, Brialynn Wells of Sheffield for Horse, Thomas Williams of Ashley Falls for Dog, Community Service, Outdoor Recreation, and Poultry. The final award of the night was the Top H award. This is the highest award given to a Berkshire County 4-H member and can only be won once by a youth as a junior member and once as a senior member. This award is chosen through a committee that judges the records and makes youth recommendations for the award, then the youth is sent an application and must obtain a reference, a final review of all materials is then reviewed by a 4-H person from outside of the county. This year’s Top H awardees were: Junior – Thomas Williams of Ashley Falls Senior – Brialynn Wells of Sheffield

State Representative Gailanne Cariddi was in attendance and spoke to the 100+ in attendance. Food was provided by Paul’s Restaurant and prepped/maintained/organized (and every other duty involved in keeping the food going) by Bill and Maureen Moriarty – THANK YOU!

Berkshire County 4-H Volunteer Association

The Association has been busy helping with programming and planning events. This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All Berkshire 4-H Clubs should have representation on the council, if you are unsure if your club is represented – ask. The purpose of this group is to make sure programs are possible for all Berkshire 4-H’ers and scholarships are available for learning experiences are possible outside the county. We need participation across the board for this to work smoothly & fairly. Some events are: A Bowl-a-thon, a mini-golf tournament, Awards Night…. Call Angelica in the 4-H office if you would like more information on this group (413) 448-8285. Berkshire County 4-H Fair Association

Planning is well under way for the 75th annual Berkshire County Youth Fair. If you are 12 or older and are interested in being a part of this great leadership group, call Angelica in the Berkshire 4-H Office (413) 448-8285. The Fair Association regularly meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at 600 Williams St., Pittsfield. This location changes in the summer months when meetings are held at the fairgrounds. This is an excellent group for those members who would like to take a step toward more leadership & responsibility (it also looks AMAZING on college applications!). Come join the fun, or call to find out other ways you can be a part of this group.


Looking for Ideas

This year’s Fair Association is planning the 75th annual Youth Fair – this is going to be a HUGE milestone. We are looking for ideas you may

have to make this a memorable event. Some ideas that have come in so far have been: Hold contests for Alumni, have demonstrations of farming methods and equipment from over the years, and have a mechanical bull! Email Angelica ([email protected]) or call the Berkshire 4-H Office (413-448-8285) if you have any ideas to pass along to the Fair Association. Up Coming Berkshire Events

As the weather outside gets colder, inside 4-H gets ready for Window/Poster Exhibits and Visual Presentations. Watch your email for news about these two Berkshire County programs. If anyone is interested in judging either window/poster exhibits or visual presentations, contact Angelica in the Berkshire 4-H Office (413) 448-8285. If your group would like to host a training for these programs, then call Angelica and make arrangements. Art Classes for 4-H’ers

Starting after the first of the year local artist and 4-H volunteer, Lee Everett, will hold a sketching/drawing class for 4-H’ers. The location will be in Pittsfield but dates, times and site are being worked out. Keep an eye on email and postal mail for information! (Everything you create at these classes will be something you can enter in the fair!) Berkshire 4-Hers in Action!

Sheffield Whinnies at the Big E when they did presentations in the Farm-A-Rama building on 9/27/14

From Pioneer Valley 4-H (Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire) Franklin County 4-H Awards Banquet

Franklin County 4-H’ers and volunteers will be recognized at the annual banquet at Greenfield Community College, One College Drive, Greenfield on Friday, January 30th. The event is sponsored by the Franklin County 4-H Advisory Council. The main address will be given by noted author Ellen Felds. The theme is “Western”. Registration information was previously sent to all Franklin County 4-H families. If you haven’t receive it, contact Tom at 413-545-0611 or [email protected] Pioneer Valley 4-H Visual Presentations

All 4-H’ers are invited to present at the Regional 4-H Visual Presentations on Saturday, March 14th, Hopkins Academy, Rt. 9, Hadley. Cloverbud members, ages 5-7, are encouraged to give a Visual Presentation at the event but will not be competitively judged. Members, ages 8-18, are judged using the Danish system in which each participant is evaluated against a specific set of criteria and awarded a blue (excellent), red (very good) or white (good) ribbon. Registration materials will be sent out after January 1st.

Window, Poster, Photo &

Exhibit Event

Communication skills, public awareness and teamwork! This is what our annual Window, Poster, Photo & Exhibit Event is all about and now is the time to prepare. This is an excellent winter project which offers members an opportunity to work together to develop and set up a window exhibit telling about 4-H or sharing some information on what they have learned in their project. Individual club members may also make a poster using a theme of their choice or enter a photo. This program offers an excellent opportunity to let the community know about the 4-H program. Clubs make arrangements to display exhibits or posters in local schools, libraries, stores or businesses February 23rd to March 7th. Exhibits, photos and posters made by youth 8 years of age


and older will be judged and Danish ribbons awarded to each participant. All Cloverbuds (5 to 7 years of age) will receive special Cloverbud ribbons. JUDGES NEEDED: As we did last year, we are looking for volunteer judges who can judge posters and/or window exhibits in their area. Judges do not need to be active in 4-H. They can be former 4-H volunteers or members, community leaders, parents, etc. We will get score cards and ribbons to judges. If you are interested in judging, please contact Tom at [email protected] or 413-545-0611.

The Hampshire

County 4-H

Cavalry Horse Club

The Hampshire County 4-H Cavalry Horse Club has been very busy this Fall!

The Tricks And Treats Fun Day was a huge success, with riders going home with arms full of prizes and goodies. There were some great costumes too (see pics). Thanks to all of their sponsors, this fun day was a huge success! The club continues to fulfill their community service duties by making sure that a family in need had everything they needed for a Thanksgiving Day meal. They collected over 50 pounds of food, and with the help of Hilltown Services, they found a family (or two) that were now able to enjoy the Holiday. The club also stuffed stockings for seniors, wrapped gifts for Holyoke Hospice, and scrubbed about 20 stalls at Carriers Farm to complete their hours for 2014! The members had some fun and enjoyed dinner together before they went and watched the Fantasia show at the Equine Affaire in November. Members Cadence and Taryn Loven were selected to win the Peter Stone Model Horse Award for this year.

Their horse, Prince Phillip, greeted guests at the Equine Affaire where their award was announced. The model was presented at 4-H Hippology on December 6th. What an honor to have this amazing horse win this very prestigious award. The club is already busy planning 2015 and will round out the year with the club attending the Crimson Acres Christmas Pageant and having a night full of baking cookies and singing Christmas carols. The Cavalry would like to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and blessed Holiday season and an even more amazing new year! Hampden County 4-H Fair July 25, 2015

Volunteer youth and adults are already beginning plans for the 62nd annual Hampden County 4-H Fair. New members are always welcome. The Fair Association meets once a month. Our next meeting will be January 20th. The President has asked everyone to bring at least one new idea for this year’s fair. This is also the time to submit any changes you would like us to consider for classes, etc. in the fair book. Call Mary Phelon at 413-577-0759 for details. The Fair Association also elected officers for the coming year: President – Randy Brown - Southwick 1st Vice President – Carey Leckie – Southwick 2nd Vice Presidents – Kim Turnberg – East Longmeadow, Anne Alise Pietruska – Southwick 3rd Vice President – Gina Clark – Westfield 4th Vice President – Caitlynn Tippett - Chicopee Recording Secretaries – Paul & Jeanne Tippett – Chicopee Corresponding Secretaries – Maureen LaPrise – Westfield, Bridget Rida – Worthington Treasurers – Joyce Decker & Janet Brown – Southwick Assistant Treasurer – Carey Leckie – Southwick Board of Directors: Sue Brzoska – Southwick John Buddington - Springfield Carey Leckie – Southwick Sue Wright – Feeding Hills McKinley Magni – Southwick


Hampden County 4-H Awards

Program

Congratulations to the many 4-H volunteers, members and families who were recognized at our annual County Awards Banquet at the

Chicopee Knights of Columbus on Granby Road. Youth and volunteers were recognized for their leadership and accomplishments during the 2013-2014 4-H club year. McKinley Magni of Southwick served as Mistress of Ceremonies and sang the Star Spangled Banner to begin the program. Ashley and Aaron Sherlin of Southwick lead the group in the Pledges. Tom Waskiewicz welcomed everyone and presented awards. Following the presentation of awards Caitlynn Tippett of Chicopee lead us in a traditional Candlelight Ceremony with assistance from Eric Pontbriand of Warren, Emily Cyrankowski or Westfield, Virginia Kozikowski of West Springfield, Kaitlynn Loring of West Springfield and Samantha Stark of Westfield. The evening ended with door prizes organized by Brianna Blomgren and members of the Steerage Rock Riders 4-H Club.

4-H Embryology Program

Each spring the 4-H Program offers an educational program for schools and youth agencies to hatch chicks in the classroom. Programs are offered in March and May with training prior to

each hatch. 4-H families are welcome to participate as well and are encouraged to participate in the first hatch. If you know of any schools or other educational groups that might be interested, please contact Mary Phelon at the 4-H Office (413-577-0759) or email [email protected]. Regional 4-H Hippology

In December, the Hampshire County 4-H Horse Council with assistance from the other counties successfully conducted the Horse Bowl Contest at Hopkins Academy in Hadley. A special thanks to Carolyn Ritter and Anne Blizniak for all their efforts in conducting the contest and to Barb Baldwin, Amy Chyz and Jenn Mullins and the

parents from Franklin County who did such an outstanding job with the lunches. Below are the results: Cloverbuds:

Juliann Austin Novice Juniors: Hampshire: Michelle Peloquin – 1st overall Roxanne Peloquin – 2nd overall Juniors:

Franklin:

Gwyneth Clark – 1st, 6th overall Stella Clark – 3rd Claire Campbell Conklin – 4th Katelyn Shallcross – 2nd, 8th overall Hampden: Brianna Berlanger – 7th Devan Cerone – 9th Sarah Cerone – 2nd, 4th overall Chloe Govoni – 8th Nicole Hannigan – 4th Olivia Hood – 10th Gabrielle Lemanski – 6th Lizzie Pereira – 5th Hannah Samere – 3rd, 10th overall Eliza Watson – 1st, 2nd overall Hampshire: Julianna Applegate – 9th Morgan Austin – 8th Rachel Austin – 1st, 1st overall Sophia Hatfield – 3rd, 5th overall Candace Loven – 7th Caitlin Mogilka – 2nd, 3rd overall Chloe Pouliot – 5th, 9th overall Kendal Wagner – 10th Molly Zajac – 4th, 7th overall Shawna Sicotte – 6th Seniors:

Franklin: Savannah Donohue – 3rd Brooke Griswold – 8th Andrea Jernigan – 6th Emily Maselli – 7th Jenna Rawlings – 4th Megan Rice – 2nd – 8th overall Rachel Savinski – 10th Lauren Heim - 5th Leighanne Heim – 9th


Franklin (Continued)

Jordan Heath – 1st – 6th overall Taryn Jacque – 11th Hampden: Morgan Fijal – 5th Sydney Fijal – 4th Juliette Marquis – 6th Brie-Anna Massoni – 1st, 2nd overall Kiera Roddy – 2nd, 4th overall Sam Tuttle – 3rd Hampshire:

Elizabeth Amato – 2nd, 3rd overall Abby Antes – 7th Onna Downey – 8th Kimberly Faria – 5th, 9th overall Rianna Lafleche – 4th, 7th overall Rachel Maxton – 3rd, 5th overall Lindsey Nobes – 6th, 10th overall Hannah Pomerantz – 1st, 1st overall 4-H Food Booth –

Fundraising

Opportunity

Looking for a fund raising opportunity? The Hampden County 4-H Fair Association is looking for a 4-H club that would like to be responsible for a 4-H Food Booth during their annual fair on Saturday, July 25th at the Mallary Arena on the Eastern States Exposition Grounds. One of our exchange clubs did the booth in the past but they have completed their exchange cycle and members have graduated out of 4-H so we are looking for a new group. If you would be interested, please contact Mary Phelon at the 4-H Office – 413-577-0759. Big E Thank You!

The Hampden County 4-H Fair Association and 4-H Program would like to thank all the volunteers and families who volunteered to staff the 4-H Milk Booth and 4-H Apple Booth during the Big E. We could never conduct these projects without the help of each and every one of you. Thanks to your efforts we are able to conduct the 4-H Fair and Annual 4-H Awards Banquet, offer camperships and scholarships to 4-H members and support the

4-H program in Hampden County. A special thanks to the 4-H Milk Booth Committee: Jim & Sue Wright, Maureen LaPrise, Donna Turnbull, Stelle Hubach, Cheryl Philbrick and Mike Pietruska and the Special 4-H Fund Committee: Mark & Dave Modzeleski, Dolores & Bob Pozos, Mike Pietruska, Sue Wright, Joanne Tippett and Judie Wiezbicki.

New 4-H Clubs Needed – You

Can HelpDo you know of an adult who has an interest in youth and an interest or talent they can share? We are looking for volunteers to start new 4-H clubs

throughout Western Massachusetts. Word of mouth is the best way to recruit new volunteers so we are asking for your help. If you know someone who might be interested, please ask them to consider working with a group of youth from 5 to 18 (they can select a specific age range) for a minimum of 6 to 8 meetings. If you find someone interested, either have them contact the 4-H Office or call and let us know how to contact them. Your help in this matter will be greatly appreciated! Seek & Discover 4-H Club

Seek & Discover 4-H Club members made toys to donate to the Dakin Animal Shelter. Some of the 4-Hers were able to go to the Shelter on Nov 22nd, National Adoption Day. They interacted with the cats and played fetch in the back room with a Dixie Dog named Patchy. They filled out the Foster Home forms, which will give 4-H’ers who live where they can't have pets a chance to help out with the foster care. The Seek & Discover 4-H’ers also helped out the 4-H Military Buddies program, wrapping gifts for Military Families at the Worcester Armory's Operation Homefront Holiday Distribution on Dec 10th.


Reeds Bridge Riders 4-H Club

The first meeting of the “Reeds Bridge Riders 4-H Club” of 2015 will be taking a field trip to UMass to meet the UMass Mounted Police and their horses. Thanks to Brooke Flanders for suggesting this field trip, and thanks to Sergeant Skinner of the U Mass Mounted Police for setting this up for our club. Brianna Blomgren

Brianna's 14 years of commitment and accomplishment in 4-H...way to go!

Hampshire County 4-H Exchange Club

The Hampshire County 4-H Exchange Club held their December meeting at the College Church in Northampton, December 13th. There was a potluck dinner and holiday gift exchange. The members decided to exchange this year with Tennessee. Other choices were Wisconsin and Montana. Club president Kailey Bak led the meeting, on her birthday no less.

Ludlow 4-H Thunderin’ Reins

The Ludlow 4-H Thunderin’ Reins Winter Clothing Drive to benefit the Gray House in Springfield made the front page of the Ludlow Register on November 19. We also sold our handmade Christmas ornaments at the Belchertown Tractor Supply Store.

New 4-H Horse Club Accepting Members

A new 4-H horse club will be starting up in the Amherst/Hadley area in January 2015! This yet un-named club welcomes anyone interested in horses. Having your own horse or pony is NOT required. The first meeting will be held at the end of the month-time and location to be determined. Contact Emily Messing at (978) 790-5068 or [email protected] for more information.

From WMass Region

Western MA 4-H Winter Workshop

The 4-H Winter Workshop, to be held on Saturday, January 24th at Hopkins Academy, Rt. 9, Hadley, offers hands-on learning for youth and leaders in many popular project areas. The workshop is open to all Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, Worcester and Hampshire county 4-H members ages 8-18 as of 1/1/15 and volunteers. Some classes have minimum ages. Members ages 8-11 as of 1/1/15 must have an adult chaperone/parent attending (the adult does not have to be registered for the same workshops as the youth). Workshops include Visual Presentations, Zentangle, Baby-sitting and Poultry Basics. A separate email was sent to all 4-H families and leaders.

4-H Day at the

Mullins Center

4-H is teaming up with the UMass Basketball Team to sponsor "4-H Day at the Mullins Center" on Sunday, January 17th for the 2:00 P.M. game vs.

Rhode Island. This is a great time for 4-H to show our spirit for our outstanding UMass basketball team and to promote 4-H to thousands of W. Mass. fans (this game may be televised). Each 4-H club is strongly encouraged to make a banner (out of a bed sheet or similar material) that shows our support for the UMass Basketball Team ("Go UMass", "4-H/UMass, a Winning Team", etc.). In addition, you should all be wearing 4-H t-shirts, sweatshirts


or jackets. Bring your 4-H club banner, if you have one. For tickets, email Lauren DeLisi at [email protected] or call 413-577-7256. You may also mail in your ticket order to: Lauren Delisi, UMass Athletics, 038 Boyden Building, Amherst, MA 01003 All 4-H’ers, volunteers, family and friends can purchase tickets for only $6/person. There is a one-time $5 “handling fee”/transaction (not per ticket). Include your name, address, email address, city/town, state and zip code. You may pay by check, payable to “UMass Athletics” or credit card. All ticket orders must be placed by January 15th. Also, 4-H and UMass will be sponsoring “4-H Day at the Mullins Center” for the hockey team’s game vs. Providence. This will be held Saturday, February 21st, 7:00 P.M. See the above for ticketing information. Same price and process. Deadline for tickets is February 19th. Spread the word! See you at the games! 4th H for Health Challenge The New Year is a great time to take on the 4th H for Health Challenge! It’s easy and can be completed in just 8 meetings. At the first four, serve water, have fruits and vegetables as snacks, and add in a fun game for 15 minutes of physical activity. Then continue one or more of these healthy activities at four more meetings and you’re done! 4-H’ers will earn a free 4th H for Health pin and certificate if completed this program year. Wear the pin to show your club’s commitment to health! Ready to get started? Visit www.HealthyKidsHub.org/4H to download the Challenge Tracker and find resources for drinking right, snacking smart, and moving more during 4-H meeting times. Healthy Kids Out of School is an initiative of ChildObesity180 at Tufts University. Regional

funding provided by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation.

HOLD THE DATE –

JANUARY, 28, 2015

The Regional Horse Show Committee wishes to invite all leaders, parents and youth to an Open House at the UMass Horse Farm at the Manor House, 111 North Maple Street, Hadley, MA to discuss plans for the 2015 Regional 4-H Horse

Show and discuss other events for the year. We would like to see new members join our monthly meetings. Youth are encouraged to participate. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by January 26th to Carrie Sears at [email protected] Snow date of February 4, 2014. We hope that you can attend this meeting! W. Mass. Regional 4-H Hippology Contest Results

Franklin County Seniors Name Placement

Savannah Donahue 3

Brooke Griswold 8

Andrea Jernigan 6

Emily Maselli 7

Jenna Rawlings 4

Megan Rice 2

Rachel Savinski 10

Lauren Heim 5

Leighanne Heim 9

Jordan Heath 1

Taryn Jacque 11

Hampden County Seniors Name Placement

Morgan Fijal 5

Sydney Fijal 4

Juliette Marquis 6

Brie-Anna Massoni 1

Kiera Roddy 2

Sam Tuttle 3


Hampshire County Seniors Name Placement

Elizabeth Amato 2

Abby Antes 7

Onna Downey 8

Kimberly Faria 5

Rianna Lafleche 4

Rachel Maxton 3

Lindsey Nobes 6

Hannah Pomerantz 1

Franklin County Juniors Name Placement

Gwyneth Clark 1

Stella Clark 3

Claire Campbell Conklin 4

Katelyn Shallcross 2

Hampden County Juniors Name Placement

Brianna Berlanger 7

Devan Cerone 9

Sarah Cerone 2

Chloe Govoni 8

Nicole Hannigan 4

Olivia Hood 10

Gabrielle Lemanski 6

Lizzie Pereira 5

Hannah Samere 3

Eliza Watson 1

Hampshire County Juniors Name Placement

Julianna Applegate 9

Morgan Austin 8

Rachel Austin 1

Sophia Hatfield 3

Candance Loven 7

Caitlin Mogilka 2

Chloe Pouliot 5

Kendal Wagner 10

Molly Zajac 4

Shawna Sicotte 6

Junior Novices-Hampshire Name Placement

Michelle Peloquin 1

Roxanne Peloquin 2

Cloverbud Name

Julianne Austin

Local Author Highlighted

Local Author Elizabeth Thwing from Hawley has written an acclaimed book on Emus based on Songline Emu Farm in Gill, MA. Amazing

Amusing Emus: Yesterday’s Dinosaurs on Today’s Farm is available at World Eye Book Shop in Greenfield, at www.amazon.com or directly from Elizabeth at [email protected] This book introduces youth and adults to the second largest bird in the world that farmers raise for its meat, eggs and soothing oil. Learn why this bird resembles its prehistoric ancestors and its evolution through the years. For ages 11 and up.

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Winter 2015 WMass Regional Newsletter€¦ · UMass Extension 2 Western Region 4-H Newsletter – Winter 2015 March (continued) 25 4-H Embryology Hatch 1 ends 26 Franklin County 4-H