October 2010 WSU Stevens County Extension News, a monthly newsletter with Extension event and program news. We encourage you to forward this newsletter to friends and family that might benefit from the information. If you do not wish to receive this e-mail newsletter please hit reply and ask to be removed from the list. We hope you enjoy the newsletter – Debra Kollock, County Extension Director
This month we are sending out our Enews in this fashion because I am STILL (ugh!) in the middle of overhauling on our website with new WSU Extension guidelines… and I’m just not quite ready for the whole world to see it yet.
Community Economic Development
Colville Horizons will stage its second Entrepreneurial Resource Convention Saturday, October 2, in the Kalispell Hall of the Institute of Extended Learning, 985 S. Elm, Colville. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme will be small business marketing, with presentations covering increasing small business sales, marketing in northeast Washington, social networking, and using NEW Business Development Services. Several local entrepreneurs will discuss their marketing success stories. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be provided. Additional information can be obtained from Scott Douglas, local SCORE Business Counselor, 684-4571 or 684-4712, or Sue Poe, Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 684-6649
Master Gardener News
October 5. WSU Stevens County Master Gardeners present Putting Your Garden to Bed a workshop that will help you decide what to do now that the flowers and vegetables are done for the season. Learn how you prepare your garden beds for spring. The workshop, Putting Your Garden to Bed, will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2010 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the WSU Stevens County Extension office, 986 S. Main in Colville. There is a $5 fee. Space is limited. Call 684-2588 to register.
October 6, 13, and 20: Master Gardener Plant Clinic held Wednesdays from 12 to 2 pm at the Colville Farmers' Market on the corner of 3rd and Oak, one block East of Main in Colville. The 20th is our last Master Gardener Clinic of the year. So bring your questions.
Forestry and Natural Resources
January 2011. Watch for the Forest Stewardship Coached Planning. Wednesday Evenings; January 26, 2011 - March 16, in Chewelah, WA
This 8-session practical, hands-on course will enable forest landowners to prepare their own forest stewardship plan with guidance and "coaching" from natural resource professionals. This program is designed to help forest landowners develop customized management solutions to meet their own unique ownership objectives. Whether you own 5, 50, or 500 acres of forest, if you want to expand your knowledge, tools, and confidence for managing your forestland, this course is for you. Registration information will be posted at http://ext.wsu.edu/forestry or contact Erik Sjoquist (esjoquist@spokanecounty.org)
4-H Youth Development
September 30: Nominations for the Head, Heart, Hands and Health Award are due today. This award can be for a leader that goes above and beyond (heart), a member with a great community service project (hands), or a community member that helped the 4-H program. Anything and anyone is eligible - you just need to nominate them and explain how it relates to head, heart, hands, or health. There is not a form, just email the information to Shannon at sgordon@wsu.edu.
October 1: It's a busy time of year so we are extending the deadline for nominations for Outstanding 4-H Teen and the 4-H Horse Sportsmanship Award. We have great 4-H'ers so please take the time to nominate someone. Nomination forms are attached.
October 1: Happy New Year! The new 4-H years starts today and enrollment packs may be picked by main club leaders starting today. Please call our office at 684.2588 if you can't come in to get your packet and we will mail it out.
October 3-9: It's National 4-H Week! Look for 4-H club displays at E-Z Knit Fabrics, Constructive Fun Toys, and Booth and LaDuke.
October 6: 4-H Record Books are due to the Extension office today to be judged at the county level. The highest scoring record book will receive a $50 savings bond at the 4-H Awards Banquet in November.
October 10: Come join the fun at Evergreen 4-H Club’s Harvest Party from 1-7 pm. There will be games, fun, and a potluck dinner. Please call Angela Yarnell to RSVP at 935.8636 or 935.4766. Held at 2138 A Skeels Road in Addy.
October 15: 4-H County Medal Applications are due to the Extension office today. County medals are awarded in project areas and are based on participation, achievement, and learning in your 4-H project. An application is attached.
October 15-17: It's not too late to register to attend this year's State 4-H Leaders' Forum. The early registration date has been extended to September 30. Recharge with motivational speakers, hone your skills at a variety of workshops, network with leaders from around the state, and celebrate 4-H at this great weekend event held in Spokane. Scholarships are available to enrolled leaders to help pay registration costs. Contact the Extension office at 684.2588 or email sgordon@wsu.edu for more information.
November 7: Mark your calendars now for the annual 4-H Awards Banquet to be held in Colville. All 4-H members, leaders, and families are invited as we recognize member and leader achievements for the past year.
The year is almost over and we really need you to input your volunteer hours for the year. All enrolled 4-H volunteers need to input volunteer hours at http://ext.wsu.edu/testVolunteer/logon.aspx. This is a requirement to be covered by WA State Dept. of L&I. It also helps us track the number of hours volunteers contribute to the program. Contact Shannon if you need your log in information.
Debra Kollock, Director
WSU Stevens County Extension
Come visit us at our new location!
986 S. Main, Suite D
Colville, WA 99114
Phone: (509) 684-2588
Fax: (509) 684-9790
http://stevens.wsu.edu
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
