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Nov. 10	Leaders’ Banquet at Bucksport Congregational Church
Nov. 11	Veteran’s Day - Extension Office closed
Nov. 14	VOLT Training - Extension Office - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Nov. 26	Thanksgiving Day - Extension Office Closed
Nov. 27	Office Closed
Dec. 1	“Kids Can Grow” - 10:00—2:00 pm— at the Extension Office
Dec. 25	Christmas Day - Extension Office Closed
Dec. 31	Enrollments are due in the Extension Office - no exceptions
Jan. 1	New Year’s Day - Extension Office Closed
Jan. 2	Intent to Sell Market Steer at Fryeburg or Windsor paperwork is due.

NORMA’S NOTES - For many years, we have tried to emphasize the importance of doing project records. Nothing has changed. We still know how important they are to youth development. You know what else has not changed? Kids do not like to do them. I like the quote by Terry Swazey (one of the judges): “The top winning record was by far the best I have read in 12 years. The life skills sections were so awesome.”
Congratulations to Ella, Mix n’ Match - Best Overall Project Record

Here are a couple of quotes that Terry liked and so do I. We all could learn from these:
“I learned that other 4-Hers like me better if I am not so bossy. “
“This project meant a lot to me. It taught me more than just goat information. Even though I learned a lot about goats, I feel the most important thing I learned was how to work with others. I have been doing this project for four years and find it hard to let people who may not be as experienced as me take credit for things. This year I tried my best to think of all other 4-Hers as equals to me and not try to be better than everyone else. I had a better time because of that since I could get along with other people better. I have always not liked being criticized by people but this year I tried to let older people tell me I was wrong. I made new friends, learned about teamwork and learned more than I could ever imagine about goats. I am going to do the goat project next year in hope of having as much fun and learning as much as I did this year.”

CLUB CHAT - Hoof & Paws -Saturday, October 3, our new members had their first meeting with the cows. The kids made there own T-shirts, named the Club officially “Hoof & Paws”, and also made four scarecrows for Pumpkin Daze. The members made homemade brownies, fudge, and lollypops made of chocolate. On Pumpkin Daze, our Club sold fresh cheese and hamburgers and all the goodies the members had made. The members decided to take their favorite cows, a Jersey named Curly and a little Holstein named Big Red. The members took turns showing off the cows telling the crowd about them and selling their goodies. Our club sold $215 in food, goodies and drinks. Our club also placed 3rd in the scarecrow contest. The members are already talking about what they want to do for our next scarecrows. Submitted by Tina Chadbourne, leader

We Want to Hear From You - If your club would like to share an activity you’ve completed or just tell about a fun time you’ve had, please submit it in writing to Joyce Fortier at the Hancock County Extension office or email jfortier@umext.maine.edu. Thanks! We’ll be looking forward to hearing from you.

Reminder - Enrollment packets are due in the office by Thursday, December 31st. Absolutely no exceptions will be allowed after that date. ALL forms MUST be returned in order for your club’s re-enrollment packet to be complete. Be sure to have the 4-H member sign the participation permission and the parents to sign the health form. If you have any questions, please call the Extension Office at 667-8212.

What is the Best Way to Keep from Spreading the Virus through Coughing or Sneezing? If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. If you are sick, stay home for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze. If you don't have a tissue, cough into your sleeve. If you do cough into your hands, wash them immediately or use hand sanitizer.

Leaders’ Banquet - will be held at the Bucksport Congregational Church on Tuesday, Nov. 10th. Social time will begin at 5:30 pm. Don’t forget to call the Extension Office at 667-8212 or 1-800-287-1479 by Nov. 2nd to reserve your spot. And remember to bring an item for the auction!

Our Sincere Sympathy - is extended to 4-H leader Heather Linnehan for the loss of her dad, Earl Ashmore.

Just a Reminder - it was voted on at the September Leaders’ Meeting to hold the regular leaders’ meetings on the second TUESDAY of every OTHER month. The Leaders’ Banquet on Tuesday, November 10th will be the next meeting

New Charter Clubs - It is very rewarding for 4-H to present new club charters. We wish the clubs well and want to remind you that your 4-H family is here to help you continue to be a success.
Awesome Afterschool Adventures
Green Clover Aspires
Soaring Falcons Schoolagins
Trenton Afterschool 4-H
Young Scientist Academy

Pumpkin Daze - The weather makes a difference on county events. It rained the night before but was clearing in the morning of Pumpkin Daze. The wind was brisk and the sun was in and out. 4-H did not have as many animals as usual, in fact the crowd coming through seemed much smaller this year. But did we have fun? You bet. The Jolly Juniors were very happy with first place in the scarecrow contest, Horse & Rider came in second and Hoof & Paws came in third.
A brand new club, Hoof and Paws, was off to a good start in their first county activity by selling “home grown beef” and bringing a couple of cows to pet. They were a big hit. About to be a new leader, Dan Athearn, grill master, displays the club t-shirts they designed. Tina Chadbourne, club leader, helper Debbie Lancaster and 4-Her, Sarah Lancaster, handle the table. In the back ground you can see Gerald Womack grooming the cow. After beef burgers - you could go to the Jolly Juniors and get hot dogs or hot chili and for the dessert you could go to Horse & Rider for a sweet treat.
Club Display Winners:
Jolly Juniors - 1st place
Mix n’ Match - 2nd place
Horse & Rider - 3rd place

Cloverfest 2009 - Those attending Cloverfest had the privilege of seeing some of our 4-Hers perform in the Talent Show. Monica Jodrey, Jolly Juniors, – jazz piano, Lynne Hundhammer, Snapdragons and Hollyhocks - french horn, Jessica Joyce, Lock, Stock and Barrel, - classical piano and the new club Hen Huggers made us laugh with their chicken jokes and the Soaring Falcons Schoolagins with their cow jokes. 4-Hers are always special but you become more special when you share your talents with us. We could just sit back and enjoy the performances. Justin Lipkvich, Mix n’ Match, served as the Master of Ceremonies. Thank you all ever so much. The audience really enjoyed your performances! Of course the pizza was really good and what a delightful dessert table. It was an honor to have guest Rosie Upton from Orland sing her beautiful rendition of the National anthem as part of the opening ceremonies.
Our teens are awesome. They have so many demands on their time that we really appreciate them staying with 4-H. We know how much benefit they can receive from their experiences. They received an appreciation gift.
Justin Lipkvich, Mix n’ Match, and Katlyn Sargent, Horse of Course, both attended ESE this year.
Tyler Baez, Snapdragons & Hollyhocks, and Justine Alexander, Horse & Rider, went to Citizen Washington Focus.
That prestigious award called The Razor Crosman Award was earned by Chelsey Staples, Barn Critters. She poses with a winners smile between Terry Swazey and Joey Wilbur. CONGRATULATIONS!
Destiny Hesketh, Mix n’ Match, stepped to the plate to say she was there to help in anyway possible. That always sounds good to leaders! She was a good cheerleader for the crowd and helped pass out gifts and the door prizes.
Awards and recognition are wonderful but it is also fun to just feel the excitement of hearing your name called to announce that you have won a door prize. Monica Jodrey, Jolly Juniors, Dalton Hamilton, Barn Critters, Sarah Hillock, Jolly Juniors, Jackson Alexander, Horse & Rider and Tyler Baez, Snapdragons & Hollyhocks. Justin Lipkvich stands in the background. Special thanks to Tyler Baez for being our photographer.

Governor Calls on State’s School Children for Energy Tips
October is Energy Awareness Month and to kick it off, Maine Governor John Baldacci is calling on the State’s school children to be leaders in efforts to conserve energy.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission’s Efficiency Maine program is sponsoring the seventh annual Energy Saving Tips Contest for students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades.
Governor Baldacci is encouraging students to submit one or two tips on how to save energy in their homes or schools. He will present the winners with a solar-powered iPod Nano at a special award ceremony in December.
“We want to inspire students to talk about saving energy in their homes and schools, and also learn how simple changes can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” the Governor said.
“The earlier we get our students focused on these issues and what they can do, the better the outcome will be for Maine and the world. Their children and grandchildren will be living with the consequences of energy decisions made now,” the Governor added.
Winning suggestions in prior contests have ranged from “Ask if the janitors could install thermostats that you can program so that the temperature can be turned down at night and on weekends when nobody is in the building,” from Samantha Richard, a 5th grader at George E. Jack Elementary in Standish, to “Be a fan of windmills,” from Megan Seward, a 6th grader at Presque Isle Middle School.
“Maine’s students are enthusiastic about energy efficiency; they get it,” said Sharon M. Reishus, Chairman of the Maine Public Utilities Commission. “This contest is a way to channel their creativity and help raise awareness among Mainers about simple steps to reduce energy consumption and energy costs for Maine citizens and ratepayers.”
To help students come up with ideas for the contest and to learn about the energy efficiency, they can visit http://www.powersleuth.org. (PowerSleuth is a new FREE curriculum series that is available to all Maine Teachers, and is designed to engage students through inquiry-based experiences, addressing different aspects of energy in Maine.) Contest entries must be postmarked or e-mailed by Friday, November 13th to:
Joy Adamson
Efficiency Maine Educational Program Manager
Maine Public Utilities Commission
18 State House Station,
Augusta, ME 04333-0018
joy.adamson@maine.gov
The energy tip entries must include the student’s name, the school’s name, school address, teacher, telephone number and grade level. There are two entry categories: 1. Tips For Saving Energy In Your Home; and, 2. Tips for Saving Energy at Your School. (This is not a poster contest.)
Winners will be chosen on Monday, November 30th. The Governor will present the awards in December.
Efficiency Maine is a statewide program of the MPUC that promotes more efficient use of electricity, helping Maine businesses and residents reduce energy costs, and improving Maine’s environment.
For further information on the contest, contact Joy Adamson at (207) 287-8350 or at joy.adamson@maine.gov.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Joy M. Adamson, Tel: (207) 287-8350 Fax: (207) 287-1039
E-mail: joy.adamson@maine.gov , Website: EfficiencyMaine.com
Leading the way to a brighter future.

1. Great Opportunities for Service Learning Monetary Awards
4-H Eligible Monetary Service Learning Project Awards of $1,000 or $4,000 focused on STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, math).
Time Warner Cable and the Maine Commission for Community Service are excited to offer Maine Schools and community programs, working with children (k-12), Service Learning Project Awards of $1,000 or $4,000 focused on STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, math).
Projects should address a local community need while developing students' academic skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Projects should also provide students the opportunity to reflect on civic responsibility and the impact of their service.
Applications are due on November 13, 2009 by 12noon. To access the application, go to the Commission website, www.maineservicecommission.gov.
TO READ THE COMPLETE NEWS RELEASE, GO TO
http://www.maineservicecommission.gov/news/release.php?nID=1360.
For more information about 4-H SET contact Jen Lobley jlobley@umext.maine.edu or Christy Fitzpatrick cfitz@umext.maine.edu. For more information about Service Learning or 4-H Youth Community Action; contact Barb Baker bbaker@umext.maine.edu.

2. Maine 4-H Online Creative Technology Club
Are you a writer, artist, techno buff? Do you want to learn about HTML, digital photography, journalism, or do you have something completely different in mind? Come explore your creative interests in a new on-line 4-H virtual club. This club is open to 4-H members of all ages through out Maine. It is a password protected site where you log in, read, watch or listen to the content, respond through writing or video or interact with the group or a mentor through conferencing. For more information or to join, Contact Salie Davis, 4-H volunteer, saliecmt@gmail.com.

3. Horses – EEE Information
Do you know what to look for if you think your horse has EEE, Eastern Equine Encephalitis? If you vaccinated this spring, is your horse still protected? Take a look at this very interesting list of Frequently Asked Questions by Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner and Dr. Donald Hoenig on our website at: http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/resources/horse/eee.htm.

4. VOLT Training Corner - Hancock County - Saturday, November 14th from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Hancock County Cooperative Extension Office. To register please call 667-8212 or email jfortier@umext.maine.edu.
Androscoggin/Sagadahoc - Saturday, November 14^th from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Counties Office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls. To register, please call 207-353-5550, or email drickman@umext.maine.edu.
Penobscot County - Saturday, November 7, 2009 or January 9^th, 2010 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm in Bangor at 307 Maine Avenue - 4-H Office from 9:30 to 3:30 each day. Bring a lunch, snacks available, donation of $5 for notebook of materials - no one turned away for lack of funds. Reserve a space by contacting Theresa ttilton@umext.maine.edu or Barb bbaker@umext.maine.edu at 207-942-7396 or 1-800-287-1485.

5. Market Beef & Lamb Forms
All 4-Hers in the Market Beef project who plan to raise a steer for the Windsor Fair or Fryeburg Fair, need to send in an “Intent to Sell” form to their County Cooperative Extension office by January 2, 2010. The forms are available at your county office and on- line at http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/forms/beef/beefintent.htm.
In January, you will be contacted about the time and place to tag your steer. The person tagging your steer will have an approval form for you to fill out and s/he will record your tag numbers. Your approval form for your Market Beef project is due in your county Cooperative Extension office on February 16, 2010.
Market Lamb “Intent to Sell” forms are available online at:
http://www.umext.maine.edu/4h/forms/lambintent.htm, these forms are due to the county office by May 2, 2010.

6. Want to Learn More About GIS?
Join us for the Second Annual Conference of Maine GIS Educators, Nov. 13th in Carter Hall at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield. The agenda, registration form, directions and other information are now available on the conference website: http://megischamps.org/annual_mtg.html. The meeting will include two hands-on workshops, a report on research on Maine's geospatial workforce, a poster session for sharing information about programs, projects and student work, and more. The conference will appeal to any educator interested in geospatial technology in Maine, including K-12 teachers, informal educators, and faculty in both private and public institutions of higher education.

Cooking With the Kids

Turkey Guzzler

No, there’s no turkey in this Guzzler. But it’s the perfect drink to serve the kids during the Thanksgiving holidays or anytime.

Ingredients:
           ¾ cup skim milk
           1 3-ounce package low-fat cream cheese, softened
           2 cups vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt
          1 8-ounze can jellied cranberry sauce
          1 cup canned or frozen cranberries

Pour milk into a blender, add cream cheese, and whirl until smooth. Add yogurt, sauce, and cranberries and blend until well mixed and smooth. Pour into glasses. Makes 5 cups

Taken from Healthy Treats and Super Snacks for Kids

Maine 4-H Youth
Development Mission
To educate and empower Maine youth through hands-on and community-based experiences.

Maine 4-H Youth
Development Vision
Maine youth acquire the knowledge, life skills, leadership abilities and attitudes to help them succeed now and in the future through effective collaborations, hands-on experiential education and self-directed learning.

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