December 2011 WSU Stevens County Extension News

December 2011 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 email Ivy Nelson at inelson@wsu.edu and ask to be removed from the list. We hope you enjoy the newsletter – Debra Kollock, County Extension Director

WSU Stevens County Extension workshops and events. For more information on any of the following events, contact us at 509-684-2588 or extensionstevens@wsu.edu. Or visit us at 986 S. Main in Colville.

Master Gardeners

January 9: Master Gardener applications deadline had been extended to Jan 9. 2012. If you are interested in gardening then this class is for you. Master Gardener training covers a wide variety of horticulture topics. Take this class and become a WSU Master Gardener Volunteer or take the class without the volunteer requirement for a higher fee. The WSU Master Gardener training in Stevens County begins January 17, 2012. Classes will be held in Colville, on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through April. The Class fee is $125 and requires 40 hours of volunteer service per year or this class without becoming a volunteer for $225.

4-H Youth Development

Check out the January 2012 edition of Clover Courier the 4-H newsletter. Included is information on Sensational Saturday, reporting volunteer hours, 4-H scholarships, hippology and more! Click on the link to view the newsletter online.

February 4: Save the date for our annual 4-H Sensational Saturday program. It’s a day of fun workshops to learn more about your 4-H project or explore a new project. The event is free and open to all school age youth.

Agriculture

January 21: Learn how to use local grains and supplements to build your own poultry feed.

February 25: Learn how to use local grains and supplements to build your own hog feed.

These workshops are for those growers who wish to develop their own feeds based on high quality local grains and do not include GMO products. Both classes start at 10:00 am at the Valley Transportation Center on Hwy 395. Reservations are necessary, and is limited to 25 participants. For questions on the program, contact: Al Kowitz 738-2227 or 499-1360. Sponsored by the Community Agriculture Development center (CADC). Instructor: Fred Stringer, retired voc-ag instructor from Reardan

Forestry

January 20: The 20^th Annual Family Foresters Workshop is designed to strengthen the skills of consulting foresters, state-employed service foresters, and other natural resource professionals who work with family forest owners. It serves as a forum to provide updates on emerging technology and knowledge applicable to family forestry. The program can accommodate up to 100 people. Registration forms should be returned by January 13, or go to the online registration. The $85 pre-registration fee ($95 after Jan. 13) includes lunch and refreshments. For questions on the program, contact: Chris Schnepf at 208-446-1680 or Andy Perleberg at 509-667-6658.

986 S. Main Ste. D

Colville, WA 99114

509.684.2588

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

October 2010 WSU Stevens County Extension News

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.

June 2010 WSU Stevens County Extension News

June 2010 WSU Stevens County Extension News, a monthly newsletter with Extension event and program news.
If the links below do not work try viewing this in HTML format or visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm

Visit us in our new office! During the transition, our office will be closed, but stop by any time after May 26. WSU Stevens County Extension office will be moving to 986 S. Main, at the west end of Southtown Plaza (next to Curves.) We will be co-locating with Tri County Economic Development District to create new opportunities for partnership while continuing to offer for our existing programs. We will invite you to an open house once we are settled and moved in.

Food and Farm:
June 5, 12, and 26: The Saturday WSU Master Gardener Plant Clinic is back for the season at the NE WA Farmers Market on the corner of Astor and Main in Colville from 9-11 a.m. Master Gardeners can answer your gardening questions and diagnose problems. Please bring samples!

June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30: The Wednesday WSU Master Gardener Plant Clinic is back for the season at the Colville Farmers’ Market starting at noon on the corner of 3rd and Oak, one block East of Main in Colville.
June 30: Gardening with Pat Evans. Bring you lunch and join Pat Evans, WSU Master Gardener at the Colville Library at noon to learn about gardening in containers and extended season gardening. This is part of the Free Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series through the Libraries of Stevens County.
4-H Youth Development Activities:
May 31: Today is the last day to enroll in 4-H or add projects to be eligible to show at the NE WA Fair.

June 7: Today is the early registration deadline for Step into your Future (4-H Teen Conference) held June 27-29. During Teen Conference you will live in a dorm, experience the WSU campus, meet new friends, and get some answers for YOUR future by participating in a wide variety of hands-on workshops and fun activities that explore educational activities, careers, and life skills. Open to teens in grades 8-12. You don't have to be in 4-H. Scholarships are available to help with expenses.

June 12: Join us at Camp Princess Pine for the annual 4-H Youth Fishing Derby on June 12 from 9 am to 1 pm. Camp Princess Pine is located on Lake Thomas. Youth 15 and under are invited for a day of fishing and fun!

June 12 and 13: Arden All Arounders 4-H club will sponsor a Showmanship and Western Games Clinic on June 12. The following day (June 13) they will host a state-qualifying Western Games Show. Both events will be held at the Arden Old Timers Arena. Entries must be postmarked by June 8.

June 17: The annual 4-H County Activity Day is set for today from 9 am - 1 pm in the Colville City Park. Judging contests, crafts, contests, and more.

June 26 and 27: Mark your calendars for this weekend and plan to attend the Tri-Club Summer Classic 4-H and Open Performance and Western Games Show at the Arden Arena. Haynickers, Summit Spirits, and Horse 'n Around are sponsoring the show. Entries are due by June 23.

June 27: Panorama 4-Paws will host Fun Show for dogs, cats, and other small animals today at 9 am at the NE WA Fairgrounds. Contact Jody Hoffman at 684.5977 for more information.

The State Qualifying Fashion Revue usually held in July will not be held this year. Instead we will hold the qualifier during the NE WA Fair.

Volunteer Hours: A reminder that all enrolled 4-H volunteers need to be inputting their 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.

For a complete calendar of events visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388

Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

May 2010 WSU Stevens County Extension News

May 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

If the links below do not work try viewing this in HTML format or visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm

Office Moving Announcement! May 20. WSU Stevens County Extension office will be moving to 986 S. Main, at the west end of Southtown Plaza (next to Curves.) We will be co-locating with Tri County Economic Development District; we hope to create new opportunities for partnership while continuing to offer for our existing programs. More information will be sent as soon as we make the transition.

Food and Farm:
May 1: An opportunity to get your pressure canner tested will take place in Chewelah at Earth Day Fair creek side on the grounds of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, N 202 2nd St. W. from 10 am to 3 pm.

May 2: Horse Heritage Educational Program is sponsoring a Horse Showmanship Clinic today in Clayton (4648 Williams Valley Road) from 10 am - 2 pm. Cost is $15. Pre-register by calling 509.844.2556 or contact horseheritage@live.com.

May 8. The Master Gardener Plant Clinic opens for the season today. WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available most Saturdays thru the summer from 9 - 11 am at the Saturday Farmers' Market on the corner of Astor and Main in Colville to answer your gardening and insect questions. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!

Community and Economic Development:
May 5. Northeast Washington Trends Debut: Community Indicators Open house to show how you can access information and data about our county – all up to date, current and FREE on the Internet! 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center Theater, 985 S. Elm

May 13. Your Big Idea Contest Kickoff and also introducing a new asset to the community: the Microenterprise Development Organization.
4:30-7:30 pm at the Community Colleges of Spokane, Colville Center Theater, 985 S. Elm. For more information contact Dana McDowell at 685-6125.


4-H Youth Development Activities:
May 1: 4-H Horse Certificates must be on file in the Extension office today if planning to compete for a spot on the State 4-H Horse Team.

May 1: The 3rd Annual Larry Porter Memorial Dairy Judging Contest will be held at Dunrenton Ranch in Deer Park today at 10 am. This is a state-qualifier. Lunch will be provided thanks to the Inland Northwest Dairy Wives, Darigold, and Deer Park Rosauers.

May 15-16: The Horse Heritage Educational Program will sponsor a performance horse state-qualifier this weekend at the Melody Riders Arena in Chewelah. Western, English, Jumping, and Dressage classes will be offered. Pre-entries must be postmarked by May 10.

May 31: Today is the last day to enroll in 4-H or add projects to be eligible to show at the NE WA Fair.

June 7: Today is the early registration deadline for Step into your Future (4-H Teen Conference) held June 27-29. During Teen Conference you will live in a dorm, experience the WSU campus, meet new friends, and get some answers for YOUR future by participating in a wide variety of hands-on workshops and fun activities that explore educational activities, careers, and life skills. Open to teens in grades 8-12. You don't have to be in 4-H.

There are still Japanese exchange students looking for a host family from mid-July to mid-August. Now's your chance for a great cultural experience. Click here to learn more about hosting a Japanese exchange student.

Check out the swine project page for a new fact sheet - Parasite Control in Show Pigs.

Visit our newest webpage for Community Service and Fundraising Opportunities for your 4-H club.

Volunteer Hours: A reminder that all enrolled 4-H volunteers need to be inputting their 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.

For a complete calendar of events visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388

Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

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April 2010 WSU Stevens County Extension News

April 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

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Community Development:COMING UP SOON, register now! April 2: Grantwriting and Fundraising Workshop: Finding Funding When Money Seems Scarce. A free workshop for all non-profits and community groups (this is not a workshop on finding money for private, for-profit business ideas.) 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Chewelah Peak Learning Center, 3215 Flowery Trail, Chewelah, WA

Farm, Garden and Field:COMING UP SOON, register now! March 27: Sowing Seeds for Supper is designed to offer something for every gardener. Sixteen classes will be offered. Each class is fifty-five minutes. Topics range from beginning gardening to preserving the harvest. Each participant will be able to attend four of the classes offered. Registration fee is $15.

April 3: Farm and Ag Show at the Northeast Washington Fair Grounds. 9 am to 4 pm. Visit booths of local businesses, agencies, and organizations. There will be educational workshops on water rights, animal health, soil test analysis, poultry and livestock processing and more! Pesticide license holders can earn 2 WSDA credits.

April 7: “The Basics” on Weeds in Ferry County Including Tour. This free workshop will give you the skills to identify and control noxious weeds in Ferry County. Sponsored by the WSU Ferry County Extension and the Malo Grange. 1 to 4 pm at the Malo Grange, 17531 Hwy. 21 North, Malo, WA. Pesticide license holders will earn 3 WSDA credits.

April 13, 14 or 15. Hands on Weed Control Calibration. Learn how to understanding the label, safety & principles of calibration, what you need to know from practice labels, and what records you need to keep if you spray over one acre per year with any pesticide or if you use a restricted-use pesticide. 3-4 WSDA Recertification Credits available for pesticide license holders. Sponsored by WSU Ferry Extension. Visit their site for more information: ferry.wsu.edu.

April 23: Bio Energy Day 2010 will feature topics such as Biodiesel Production, Canola Production, Forest Biomass Utilization, and Selling Carbon Credits. 9 am - 1 pm at the CCT Energy Department Headquarters in Okanogan, WA. Sponsored by the WSU Ferry County Extension.

April 24: Understanding Carbon Markets for Farmers, Ranchers, and Forest Owners Workshop. This workshop will give landowners and managers an opportunity to learn about the realities of emerging carbon markets, how carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions relate to your property, and hear from a landowner with real world experience marketing and selling carbon credits. Co-sponsored by WSU Ferry County Extension and Ferry County Commissioners 10 am to 3:30 pm at the Malo Grange, 17531 Hwy. 21 North, Malo, WA

4-H Youth Development:April 7 and 14: Public Presentations: The final two area 4-H Public Presentation contests will be held in April. The first is set for April 7 at 4 pm at Gess Elementary in Chewelah. The second will be at the Extension office in Colville on April 14 at 3:30 pm. 4-H members are encouraged to give a presentation at one of the area contests. All youth earning blue ribbons at area contests are invited to attend the County Finals Contest on April 20 at 4 pm at Gess Elementary. Blue ribbon winners at the county contest will represent Stevens County at the State 4-H Fair this September.

April 16-18: Youth ages 8-18 are invited to Cougar Youth Weekend to learn more about the dairy industry and showing dairy animals (goat and cow). Event held on the WSU Pullman campus. Contact gabby_eddings@hotmail.com for information.

April 17: The second I Make Difference Leadership Conference for volunteers and educators who work with youth is today at Pinelow Park Conference Center in Loon Lake from 8 am to 3 pm. Current and timely topics for working with youth today include teaching children with dyslexia to read, connecting with community, discovering your personal strengths and more. Information and registration forms available at the Extension office or at the website above.

May 1: 4-H Horse Certificates are due to the Extension office today. Certificates must be on file today if planning to compete for a spot on the State 4-H Horse Team.

May 1: The Larry Porter Memorial Dairy Judging Contest will be held today at 10 am in Deer Park. This a state-qualifying event for 4-H members.


For a complete calendar of events visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

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Women’s Health Forum Set for February 25

Women’s Health Forum Set for February 25

The Colville Branch, American Association of University Women (AAUW), and Colville Horizons will sponsor a Women’s Health Forum, Thursday, February 25, at 6:00 pm at the Institute for Extended Learning’s Rendezvous Theater, 985. S. Elm, Colville. This free biannual event is open to the public, and both men and women are invited to attend.

According to Sandy Moore, PhD, President, Colville Branch, AAUW, this year’s Forum will feature a panel of local physicians who will address current women’s health issues. Slated panelists and their topics include Jenna Collins, D.O., on bio-identical hormones, Leslie Waters, M.D., on the controversy surrounding timing and frequency of women’s screening examinations, and Gary Baldwin, M.D., on gynecological issues. Panelists will make brief presentations and then answer questions submitted by the audience.

“Colville Horizons is delighted to partner with AAUW in presenting this exciting and informative event,” said Sue Poe, CFP, Horizons chair. “Our organization is committed to combating poverty and we believe that prosperity begins with good health for all.”
Krisan LeHew
Horizon's Community Coach
Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty
Washington State University Extension
P.O. Box 401
Chewelah, WA 99109
(509)690-8400
(509)935-0578 (fax)
krisan@wsu.edu
www.horizons.wsu.edu

I Make a Difference Leadership Conference

I Make a DifferenceLeadership Conference...for volunteers and educators who work with kids.

March 6, 2010 from 8:15 am to 3 pm
Pinelow Park Conference Center
3908 N. Deer Lake Road, Loon Lake, WA

If you work with youth then this conference is designed for you. Learn skills that you can put to work today as you teach youth to be successful in life.

Topics for the day:
A Blue Ribbon Project or a Blue Ribbon Child by Ann Hennings, WSU 4-H Educator
True Colors: Discovering Your Personal Strengths with Bridget Rohner, WSU Extension Educator
How do You Know You are Making a Difference by Dr. Gary Varrella, WSU Extension Educator
Teaching Dyslexic Children to Read by Suellen Bierce, home school educator, librarian and 4-H leader
Connecting with Community by Dave Gammon, Athletic Director and Life Science teach at Northwood Middle School in Mead
Early registration is $35 due by March 1. Registration fee is $40 after March 1. Breakfast and lunch included. Clock hours available for teachers.
Registration forms available at http://stevens.wsu.edu/FourH/makeadifference.htm
Thanks,
Shannon Gordon-Rowley
WSU Stevens County Extension
4-H and Food $ense Program
985 S. Elm Ste. A
Colville, WA 99114
509-684-2588
509-684-9790 fax
sgordon@wsu.edu

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

Rural Reflections Summit:Building a Stronger Washington

Horizons 1, Horizons 2, Horizons 3 and Beyond…
Rural Reflections Summit: Building a Stronger Washington
March 19-20, 2010
Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake

Friday, March 19:
Registration Opens: 3:00 p.m.
In-depth Workshops (optional early bird workshops): 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Program and Banquet: 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 20:
Program/Workshops: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (detailed agenda will follow)

Rural Conference Overview:
1. Highlight successes and progress made by each H1, H2 and H3 community
2. Workshops will focus on:
· Networking and sharing lessons learned by Horizons and RuFES (Rural Family Economic Success) teams
· Financial Asset and Wealth Building
· Leadership and Strengthening Our Community’s Capacity
· Public Policy Education
· Tourism and more…
3. Finding your “rural voice.”

HORIZONS COMMUNITIES (H1, H2 AND H3):
The Horizons grant will pay for the following:
· Up to 6 people (youth and adult) from each community to attend. Additional people are welcome to attend at their own expense.
· Gas cards for up to 2 cars to travel to the conference. Please carpool with neighboring Horizons communities. Other vehicles traveling to the conference will be at their own expense.
· 2 hotel rooms per community for Friday evening only. Shared rooms only. (Please combine with neighboring Horizons communities, if possible). We are trying to stretch the dollars as far as possible. Additional hotel rooms are blocked and are available at own expense.

Reflect and Rave……..this is your time to brag!
Each Horizons community is asked to provide:
· Table top display highlighting Horizons successes (to be set up Friday afternoon prior to banquet).
· 150 business card sized papers (2” x 3 ½”) with community contact information. Who would someone contact if they had a question about a particular project that was done in your community??
· By February 19th - Three (3) photos with a brief explanation of the activity along with impact information. For each photo, please answer one of the following: how did it increase leadership capacity? how did it reduce poverty? or how did it aid in creating a thriving community? These will be used for a combined Horizons PowerPoint presentation. Photos and impacts may be emailed or mailed to: Ronda Gollehon gollehon@wsu.edu or JoEllen Wollman jwollman@wsu.edu WSU Extension Horizons, P.O. Box 399, Davenport, WA 99122. All photos will be returned.


WA RuFES COMMUNITIES:
The Horizons grant will pay for the following:
· Up to 2 people from each Horizons RuFES team to attend. Additional people are welcome to attend at own expense.
· Gas cards for 1 car (if carpooling) to travel to the conference. Other vehicles traveling to the conference will be at own expense.
· 1 hotel room for Friday evening only. (Please remember you can share with the Horizons team that will be attending from your community). Additional hotel rooms are blocked and are available at own expense.
If you are a WA Horizons/RuFES Community: you could send up to 8 people, have 3 hotel rooms and up to 3 vehicles traveling to the conference.

HOW DO I REGISTER?
Each community leadership team is asked to please work with your Horizons Community Coach to enroll for the conference.

Please invite others to attend – this conference is open to all.

This training has been made possible through funding from the Northwest Area Foundation – Horizons Program and partnership with the WA State Department of Commerce.

February WSU Stevens County Extension Newsletter

February WSU Stevens County Extension, 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.
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Agriculture Events
February 6: GET LEGAL! Learn the latest Washington State requirements on CDL's, DOT numbers, securing farm loads, transporting farm equipment, moving wide loads, truck and trailer safety retro-fitting, and more.

4-H Events

Looking for a fun way to spend part of the summer, meet new people, and have a great cultural experience? Then how about hosting a Japanese exchange student from mid-July to mid-August. Recruiting is underway now.

February 6: 4-H Sensational Saturday is today from 9 am to 3 pm at the Community College in Colville. This is a day of hands-on workshops to learn more about 4-H projects. Open to all youth grades K-12. You don't have to be in 4-H.

February 10: 4-H Leaders' Council will meet at 5:30 at the Extension office. Horse Program Meeting to follow at 7 pm. All 4-H leaders and teen leaders are encouraged to attend and help plan and guide 4-H in Stevens County.

February 13-16: Four Stevens County 4-H teens and their chaperone will be in Olympia this weekend at the Know Your Government Conference. They have been preparing for the last two months. This year's theme Lobbying for Change gave them the chance to learn to write a bill, which they will present at the conference and try to have it passed into law.

March 1: 4-H Scholarships must be post marked today. Applicants must be seniors in high school or completing a GED and have at least two years of 4-H experience. Scholarships may be used at any institution offering post-secondary education.

March 13 -14: If you are between 12-15 years old this event is for you - Youth Leadership Summit Extreme Edition! This is a great leadership training for middle schoolers and includes goal setting, communication, public speaking, facilitating meetings, and lots more

Master Gardener EventSave the date! March 27: For our Second Annual Sowing Seed for Supper, designed to offer something for every gardener. Sixteen classes will be offered. Each class is fifty-five minutes. Topics range from beginning gardening to preserving the harvest. Each participant will be able to attend four of the classes offered. Registration fee is $15.

Community Development

Save the date! March 5: All day Regional Tourism Summit in Chewelah.

Save the date! March 17: All day business exporting workshop in partnership with Tri County Economic Development District.

Debra Kollock, Director
WSU Stevens County Extension
985 S. Elm, Suite A
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.