H Program Coordinator News Today

After serving on the bench for more than a decade, Walla Walla County Superior Court Judge M. Scott Wolfram will not seek another term and will leave office at the

<h4>Educational Topics and Dates:</h4> <p><strong>Wednesday, May 25, 2022<br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Topic: Horse Handling – Behavior and Safety for the Beginner. Great for youth and prospective horse owners with hands-on activities. </li> <li>Speakers: Debbie Morgan, 4-H Program Coordinator and Tom Guthrie, Michigan State University Extension, Statewide Equine Educator</li> </ul> <p><br /&...

4-H fair wraps up Voice Correspondent McDONOUGH COUNTY — Another year has wrapped up for the McDonough County 4-H groups with some looking back with fondness on the years events. “The 4-H members and their families never cease to amaze me. They have been working so hard over the course of the 4-H year and have been putting their problem solving skills to work in way that we never thought possible,” Beth Chatterton, McDonough County 4-H Program Coordinator said, “whether it was how best...

9 & 10 News June 30, 2021 “Gypsy Moth Busters” is a new program through Roscommon 4H and the Roscommon Gypsy Moth Program. Their goal is to get kids out to learn about the moths and ways they are harmful to the environment. 4H put a packet of information together about gypsy moths for parents and kids to go through together. It explains a little bit about the history of the moths, and methods to get rid of the moths like putting duct tape around the trunk of a tree or attaching a burlap fla...

May 18, 2021 LEWISTOWN, Ill. - 4-H is the youth education program of University of Illinois Extension. Through 4-H there are several local scholarships available. These scholarships go to current Fulton County 4-H members who actively participate in 4-H events, and who have shown great accomplishments through 4-H. This year Fulton County 4-H presented scholarships to eight graduates from four area high schools. Five scholarships were awarded from funds donated in memory of Hilda Rock, a long-ti...

The Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Program is excited to announce that they are accepting applications for the annual 4-H Senior Scholarship. This annual $500 com

Knox County 4-H youth excel at public speaking contest WRITER: Jackie Spence, Publicity and Promotion Associate, Illinois Extension Illinois Extension GALESBURG — Public speaking is an important life skill that lasts a lifetime. In 4-H youth are prepared to speak confidently by learning skills associated with being a good public speaker. Knox County 4-H members who participate in the county wide public speaking contest develop skills for communicating real-life issues to real audiences, learn...

WBGZ Radio 3/5/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio   It looks like the lemon shake-ups and livestock shows will return this year. Fair season in Illinois was nonexistent last year thanks to the coronavirus, but the local U of I Extension 4-H Program Coordinator says this year looks favorable and the kids in 4H will have a chance to compete. Angie Abernathy tells The Big Z they have been advised to plan for in-person shows at the local county fairs. Click here for Abernathys comments In a norm...

Saturday, March 27, 2021  beginning at 9:00 am (specific presentation times will be assigned) at the Extension Office.  You must be enrolled in the Public Presentations Contest by March 1 in order to participate.   Registration ends March 17.  Classes this year (with time limits of 4-6 minutes) include Formal Speech, Illustrated Speech, Original Works, and Oral Interpretation.  Three 4-H presentations will be selected to move on to State Public Speaking event on Sat. June 5 at Richland C...

Share: Two youth were elected on Nov. 23 to serve in leadership roles through Oneida County 4-H. Louis Malais, 17, of Louis Malais Rhinelander, was elected to serve as vice president and Lorelai Aylesworth, 12, of Rhinelander, was elected to serve as the alternate secretary for the Oneida County 4-H Leaders’ Association. Youth in grades six and older and adults are eligible to be nominated for officer positions with the Leaders’ Association. The Leaders�...