Category: Recreation
The Sophie Show #1
Listen To The Sophie Show #1 (MP3, 9 minutes) - Sophie talks about everything and anything.
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4-H National: 4-H Council
Category: 4-H National
The State 4-H Program Leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., March 12-16, 2006 for their annual meeting. Hosted for the first time at National 4-H Headquarters at CSREES, USDA, by request of the state leaders, the meeting revealed a renewed focus on teamwork, productivity, and clarity of purpose and direction.
Don Floyd, president and CEO, National 4-H Council;
Kellyanne Conway, president, the polling company, inc.;
and Cathann Kress, director, Youth Development at
National 4-H Headquarters at the Annual State 4-H
Program Leaders Meeting on March 16, 2006
Cathann Kress (photo), director at National 4-H Headquarters, opened the meeting by relating the dreams of the pioneers to the current work of 4-H professionals and volunteers. She shared progress since the 2005 annual meeting, which included clearer articulation of 'what is 4-H?' through the essential elements (Belonging, Mastery, Independence, Generosity) and system-wide implementation around the mission mandates (Science, Engineering, & Technology, Healthy Lifestyles, and Citizenship). (Read More)
The State 4-H Program Leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., March 12-16, 2006 for their annual meeting. Hosted for the first time at National 4-H Headquarters at CSREES, USDA, by request of the state leaders, the meeting revealed a renewed focus on teamwork, productivity, and clarity of purpose and direction.
Don Floyd, president and CEO, National 4-H Council;
Kellyanne Conway, president, the polling company, inc.;
and Cathann Kress, director, Youth Development at
National 4-H Headquarters at the Annual State 4-H
Program Leaders Meeting on March 16, 2006
Cathann Kress (photo), director at National 4-H Headquarters, opened the meeting by relating the dreams of the pioneers to the current work of 4-H professionals and volunteers. She shared progress since the 2005 annual meeting, which included clearer articulation of 'what is 4-H?' through the essential elements (Belonging, Mastery, Independence, Generosity) and system-wide implementation around the mission mandates (Science, Engineering, & Technology, Healthy Lifestyles, and Citizenship). (Read More)
Patricia Zukas Artist
Category: Art
Jack Olmsted Interviewed Artmine resident artist, Patricia Zukas, at the Inn at Port Hadlock's grand opening last Saturday night.
Jack Olmsted Interviewed Artmine resident artist, Patricia Zukas, at the Inn at Port Hadlock's grand opening last Saturday night.
Libby Palmer - JCS
Category: International
Libby Palmer, teacher Jefferson Community School, talks about the school trip to Mexico.
Libby Palmer, teacher Jefferson Community School, talks about the school trip to Mexico.
Sophie Gilbert - Mexico Part 3
Yah this is me….........again. I really miss Mexico soo much. I think everyone should get the opportunity to visit another country! Its such a great experience! - Sophie G.
PT Skate Park - My First Time
Sophie Gilbert talks about going to the Port Townsend Skate Park today for the first time.
Port Townsend Skate Park Opens
Category: Recreation
PORT TOWNSEND JEFFERSON COUNTY LEADER (March 29, 2006) - It’s awesome,” said 14-year-old David Raymond of Irondale.
It’s a sentiment felt by hundreds of youths and young adults who just can’t get enough of Port Townsend’s new skate park.
Located downtown at Monroe and Jefferson streets, the park opened Saturday, March 25, even though some fencing and sidewalk work still needs to be completed. A formal opening is planned for May.
The park has been teeming with enthusiasts until dusk every night so far, many of whom seem to be experiencing a combination of euphoria and disbelief that a permanent park is finally theirs to enjoy.
The kids aren’t even complaining about parents and other adults hanging around to watch and take pictures. Some seem unduly polite, apologizing as skateboards sometimes go airborne sans rider, whizzing by photographers trying to get that quintessential action photo.
And not everyone using the park is male.
“It’s mostly guys, but gals can do it,” said 14-year-old Alicia Pullen of Port Townsend. She’d like to learn how to skateboard. Her friend Julie Joyce of Chimacum used to skate and said she might skate again now that there’s a permanent park. “It used to be like ‘ghetto,’” Joyce said, “I think this is a good thing for communities.” (Read More)
Makena Nye, 10, enjoys the new City of Port Townsend Skate Park. Photo by Barney Burke (PT Leader)
PORT TOWNSEND JEFFERSON COUNTY LEADER (March 29, 2006) - It’s awesome,” said 14-year-old David Raymond of Irondale.
It’s a sentiment felt by hundreds of youths and young adults who just can’t get enough of Port Townsend’s new skate park.
Located downtown at Monroe and Jefferson streets, the park opened Saturday, March 25, even though some fencing and sidewalk work still needs to be completed. A formal opening is planned for May.
The park has been teeming with enthusiasts until dusk every night so far, many of whom seem to be experiencing a combination of euphoria and disbelief that a permanent park is finally theirs to enjoy.
The kids aren’t even complaining about parents and other adults hanging around to watch and take pictures. Some seem unduly polite, apologizing as skateboards sometimes go airborne sans rider, whizzing by photographers trying to get that quintessential action photo.
And not everyone using the park is male.
“It’s mostly guys, but gals can do it,” said 14-year-old Alicia Pullen of Port Townsend. She’d like to learn how to skateboard. Her friend Julie Joyce of Chimacum used to skate and said she might skate again now that there’s a permanent park. “It used to be like ‘ghetto,’” Joyce said, “I think this is a good thing for communities.” (Read More)
Makena Nye, 10, enjoys the new City of Port Townsend Skate Park. Photo by Barney Burke (PT Leader)
4-H national conference (Video Report)
Category: 4-H National
4-H members, young and old, are in Washington D.C. for the group's national conference held this week and running through Thursday.
Members plan on meeting with state delegations and USDA officials.
In addition to exploring the nation's capitol, members will also develop ways to lead national and community programs.
Watch Video
4-H members, young and old, are in Washington D.C. for the group's national conference held this week and running through Thursday.Members plan on meeting with state delegations and USDA officials.
In addition to exploring the nation's capitol, members will also develop ways to lead national and community programs.
Watch Video
Interview with Joe Baisch
Category: Business
Joe Baisch talks about his trip to Philadelphia for the 17th Annual Youth Leadership Council.
Listen To Podcast
NYLC Speakers
Joe Baisch talks about his trip to Philadelphia for the 17th Annual Youth Leadership Council.
Listen To Podcast
NYLC Speakers
4-H National: 2006 4-H Conference
The 2006 National 4-H Conference started Saturday, March 25 and will end Thursday, March 30.
Online photo album
The National 4-H Conference is the Secretary of Agriculture's premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program.
The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults-at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture-assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces. (Read More)
Online photo album
The National 4-H Conference is the Secretary of Agriculture's premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program.
The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults-at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture-assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces. (Read More)
Seattle Times: One "H" stands for high-tech
Posted by Tricia Duryee at 11:15 AM
The Jefferson County 4-H organization near Port Townsend has a new Podcast Video Blogging Club where members can post information from their most recent endeavors.
The blog, called 4-H News at 4-hnews.blogspot.com, produced video coverage of the 2006 American Red Cross Olympic Peninsula Chapter disaster training exercise held last week at Washington State University Extension in Port Hadlock.
Daniel Bryant, a 4-H News reporter, interviewed David Stanko, the Red Cross Olympic Peninsula's chapter spokesman, about the drill that simulated emergency response if there was a massive fire that burned down 50 homes in the nearby community of Irondale. Read More
The Jefferson County 4-H organization near Port Townsend has a new Podcast Video Blogging Club where members can post information from their most recent endeavors.The blog, called 4-H News at 4-hnews.blogspot.com, produced video coverage of the 2006 American Red Cross Olympic Peninsula Chapter disaster training exercise held last week at Washington State University Extension in Port Hadlock.
Daniel Bryant, a 4-H News reporter, interviewed David Stanko, the Red Cross Olympic Peninsula's chapter spokesman, about the drill that simulated emergency response if there was a massive fire that burned down 50 homes in the nearby community of Irondale. Read More
Interview with Jeff Gabster
Category: Jefferson Community
Jeff Gabster, Noxious Weed Control Board Jefferson County Coodinator, explains the problems with controlling noxious weeds this spring.
Poison Hemlock
Jeff Gabster, Noxious Weed Control Board Jefferson County Coodinator, explains the problems with controlling noxious weeds this spring.
Poison Hemlock
Interview with Eric Swangstu
Category: Art
Daniel Bryant Interviews Eric Swangstu, Director and Curator of The Art Mine, a three story art gallery, located inside the Inn at Port Hadlock.
Daniel Bryant Interviews Eric Swangstu, Director and Curator of The Art Mine, a three story art gallery, located inside the Inn at Port Hadlock.
Sophie Gilbert - Mexico Part 2
Sophie Gilbert talks about the first part of her 10 day trip to Mexico.
Sophie Gilbert - Mexico Part 1
Sophie Gilbert talks about the first part of her 10 day trip to Mexico.
Interview with Eric Swangstu
Category: Art
Daniel Bryant interviews Eric Swangstu, Director and Curator The Art Mine Gallery located at the Inn at Port Hadlock.
Daniel Bryant interviews Eric Swangstu, Director and Curator The Art Mine Gallery located at the Inn at Port Hadlock.
Sculpture garden sprouts
Category: Art
(Above) Mark Fissler said his son, Sage has benefited from the after-school sculpture program he started. (Below) Mark Fissler uses the Chimacum Middle School classroom as his personal studio when he’s not teaching classes there. – Photos by Steven J. Barry, PT Leader
Mark Fissler (Access Video, Listen To Exclusive Interview) rubs his hands together as he walks into the room at Chimacum Middle School where small slabs of clay topped with ridges like dorsal fins are spread over the countertops.
“I keep it cold in here,” Fissler said. “Cooler air makes you work a little bit. You just don’t get so lethargic.”
With a pottery wheel in the corner and pieces of partially finished sculptures throughout the room, the place looks as though it’s seen quite a bit of use. But it was only two months ago that Fissler started the class he teaches here: an after-school sculpture program open to both special needs students and mainstream students.?
Though he recently decided to give full-time sculpting a try for the second time, he said the idea for the after-school program was fueled less by the need to pursue his art and more by his desire to find a healthy, productive activity for his special-needs son, Sage.
“I just know clay is conducive to expression,” Fissler said.
Fissler said support poured in from around the county after he first suggested the class to the 4-H organization of Jefferson County, which agreed to sponsor him. He then looked for a location and first tried Centrum, but it was booked solid for the year, he said. However, Centrum did give him another form of support – a kiln.
(Read More in The Leader)
Mark explains what happened when he followed a giant frog to the The Art Mine.
Mark Fissler (Access Video, Listen To Exclusive Interview) rubs his hands together as he walks into the room at Chimacum Middle School where small slabs of clay topped with ridges like dorsal fins are spread over the countertops.
“I keep it cold in here,” Fissler said. “Cooler air makes you work a little bit. You just don’t get so lethargic.”
With a pottery wheel in the corner and pieces of partially finished sculptures throughout the room, the place looks as though it’s seen quite a bit of use. But it was only two months ago that Fissler started the class he teaches here: an after-school sculpture program open to both special needs students and mainstream students.?
Though he recently decided to give full-time sculpting a try for the second time, he said the idea for the after-school program was fueled less by the need to pursue his art and more by his desire to find a healthy, productive activity for his special-needs son, Sage.
“I just know clay is conducive to expression,” Fissler said.
Fissler said support poured in from around the county after he first suggested the class to the 4-H organization of Jefferson County, which agreed to sponsor him. He then looked for a location and first tried Centrum, but it was booked solid for the year, he said. However, Centrum did give him another form of support – a kiln.
(Read More in The Leader)
Mark explains what happened when he followed a giant frog to the The Art Mine.
Jefferson Community: Red Cross JeffCo Exercise
Daniel Bryant, 4-H News Reporter, interviews David Stanko, Public Information Officer, during the March 2006 Jefferson County, WA exercise.
PORT TOWNSEND, WA (March 20, 2006) 4-H News ( http://4-hnews.blogspot.com ), a new 4-H Podcast Video Blogging Club in Jefferson County, Washington produced "Johnny-on-the-spot" video coverage of the 2006 American Red Cross Olympic Peninsula Chapter disaster training exercise that was held on Wednesday, March Fifteenth, at the Washington State University Extension in Port Hadlock. The report was published the following day on the Port Townsend & Jefferson County Leader newspaper's website. (Read Press Release)
Interview with Jon Newkirk
Category: WSU
Pamela Roberts interviews Jon Newkirk, Director WSU Puyallup, at the ANR conference in February.
Pamela Roberts interviews Jon Newkirk, Director WSU Puyallup, at the ANR conference in February.
Seattle Times Blog Features 4-H Network News
One "H" stands for high-tech
Posted by Tricia Duryee at 11:15 AM
The Jefferson County 4-H organization near Port Townsend has a new Podcast Video Blogging Club where members can post information from their most recent endeavors.
The blog, called 4-H News at 4-hnews.blogspot.com, produced video coverage of the 2006 American Red Cross Olympic Peninsula Chapter disaster training exercise held last week at Washington State University Extension in Port Hadlock.
Daniel Bryant, a 4-H News reporter, interviewed David Stanko, the Red Cross Olympic Peninsula's chapter spokesman, about the drill that simulated emergency response if there was a massive fire that burned down 50 homes in the nearby community of Irondale.
Learn More
Posted by Tricia Duryee at 11:15 AM
The Jefferson County 4-H organization near Port Townsend has a new Podcast Video Blogging Club where members can post information from their most recent endeavors.
The blog, called 4-H News at 4-hnews.blogspot.com, produced video coverage of the 2006 American Red Cross Olympic Peninsula Chapter disaster training exercise held last week at Washington State University Extension in Port Hadlock.
Daniel Bryant, a 4-H News reporter, interviewed David Stanko, the Red Cross Olympic Peninsula's chapter spokesman, about the drill that simulated emergency response if there was a massive fire that burned down 50 homes in the nearby community of Irondale.
Learn More
One "H" stands for high-tech
Posted by Tricia Duryee at 11:15 AM
The Jefferson County 4-H organization near Port Townsend has a new Podcast Video Blogging Club where members can post information from their most recent endeavors.
The blog, called 4-H News at 4-hnews.blogspot.com, produced video coverage of the 2006 American Red Cross Olympic Peninsula Chapter disaster training exercise held last week at Washington State University Extension in Port Hadlock. Read More
The Jefferson County 4-H organization near Port Townsend has a new Podcast Video Blogging Club where members can post information from their most recent endeavors.
The blog, called 4-H News at 4-hnews.blogspot.com, produced video coverage of the 2006 American Red Cross Olympic Peninsula Chapter disaster training exercise held last week at Washington State University Extension in Port Hadlock. Read More
4-H National: Interview with Pat Boyes
"How 4-H Can Help Your Kids"
An interview with Pat Boyes, Program Director 4-H Washington State, on Comcast Local Edition, August 2005.
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An interview with Pat Boyes, Program Director 4-H Washington State, on Comcast Local Edition, August 2005.
Watch Video (MPEG file 50,904 KB)
Princess Liz Hodgson Interview
Rhododendron Festival royalty candidates for 2006 are (clockwise, from top left) Liz Hodgson of Quilcene, Alisha Parker of Port Townsend, Kellie Montgomery of Port Hadlock and Stephanie Nickasio of Port Townsend. – Photo by Patrick J. Sullivan
Listen to the March 3 Pamela Roberts - Liz Hodgson Interview (Direct link to MP3)
Online Leader article.
Elizabeth Hodgson is Rhody Queen
Elizabeth Hodgson (second from right) was crowned the 2006 Rhody Queen at Saturday's coronation ceremony. Princesses are Alisha Parker (far right), Kellie Montgomery (second from left) and Stephanie Nickasio. - Photo by Steven J. Barry (PT Leader)
Farms: Interview with Nick Hill
4-H News: Interview with Nick Hill
Nick Hill talks about the Jefferson County Food and Farm Program.
Mobile Tech Van
Category: Technology
Pamela Roberts talks to Carey Roos, Washington State 4-H Web Coordinator, about the WSU 4-H Mobile Technology Van.
Vision
The WSU 4-H Mobile Technology Van demonstration project brings diverse educational opportunities to limited access areas, engaging 4-H youth and their community partners.
Goals
Adequately resourced: staffing, pre-packaged curriculum, money for gas & supplies
Models Youth/Adult partnerships
Provides hands-on experiences with new technology applications
Supports Extension strategic plan and WSU mission
Pamela Roberts talks to Carey Roos, Washington State 4-H Web Coordinator, about the WSU 4-H Mobile Technology Van.
Vision
The WSU 4-H Mobile Technology Van demonstration project brings diverse educational opportunities to limited access areas, engaging 4-H youth and their community partners.
Goals
Adequately resourced: staffing, pre-packaged curriculum, money for gas & supplies
Models Youth/Adult partnerships
Provides hands-on experiences with new technology applications
Supports Extension strategic plan and WSU mission
Interview: Carey Roos
Category: International
Carey Roos, 4H Washington State Web Coordinator, talks about his 2005 trip to Kigali, Rwanda.
Reaching for Rwanda
Crossing the digital divide with technology training
What's the program?
The Youth 4 BIT Initiative provides learning experiences which will assist secondary school students in Africa and the US to develop computer technology and business skills. The Youth for BIT Initiative is an innovative Applied Technology curriculum that includes upgrading and building computers, hard disk maintenance, trouble-shooting, diagnostic software, MS-DOS, and Windows operating systems. This curriculum empowers students with highly marketable skills and facilitates on-the-job training. (Read More)
Carey Roos, 4H Washington State Web Coordinator, talks about his 2005 trip to Kigali, Rwanda.
Reaching for Rwanda
Crossing the digital divide with technology training
What's the program?
The Youth 4 BIT Initiative provides learning experiences which will assist secondary school students in Africa and the US to develop computer technology and business skills. The Youth for BIT Initiative is an innovative Applied Technology curriculum that includes upgrading and building computers, hard disk maintenance, trouble-shooting, diagnostic software, MS-DOS, and Windows operating systems. This curriculum empowers students with highly marketable skills and facilitates on-the-job training. (Read More)
Interview: John Longcore
Category: WSU
John Longcore is the Beach Watchers Coordinator for Washington State University - Jefferson County Extension
Every year WSU Jefferson County Extension offers a series of classes to educate residents about their watershed and water related topics.
Classes meet 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays from March 6 to March 30 at the WSU Jefferson County Extension Office in Port Hadlock. A typical day includes morning class time at the Extension Office classroom and afternoon field trips to local sites. There is some flexibility if participants need to miss a session or two. (More Information)
John Longcore is the Beach Watchers Coordinator for Washington State University - Jefferson County Extension
Every year WSU Jefferson County Extension offers a series of classes to educate residents about their watershed and water related topics.Classes meet 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays from March 6 to March 30 at the WSU Jefferson County Extension Office in Port Hadlock. A typical day includes morning class time at the Extension Office classroom and afternoon field trips to local sites. There is some flexibility if participants need to miss a session or two. (More Information)
Interview: Mark Fissler
Category: Art
Photo: Mark Fissler, 4H Leader of the Sculpting Youth Project works on the Shold Business Park Public Sculpture Garden as Pamela Roberts gets ready to launch a frizzbe.
Sculpting Youth Project: Where we demonstrate and display the talent of youth-inspired ceramic art in Public Sculpture Gardens that honor the creativity and diversity of youth while enhancing our local community.
Public Sculpture Gardens Unveiling
Saturday March 25, 2006
SHOLD BUSINESS PARK
201 West Patison Street
Port Hadlock, WA
12:30pm
WATCH VIDEO
Photo: Mark Fissler, 4H Leader of the Sculpting Youth Project works on the Shold Business Park Public Sculpture Garden as Pamela Roberts gets ready to launch a frizzbe.
Sculpting Youth Project: Where we demonstrate and display the talent of youth-inspired ceramic art in Public Sculpture Gardens that honor the creativity and diversity of youth while enhancing our local community.
Public Sculpture Gardens Unveiling
Saturday March 25, 2006
SHOLD BUSINESS PARK
201 West Patison Street
Port Hadlock, WA
12:30pm
WATCH VIDEO
Know Your Government Video
Category: Youth Leadership
WSU Ferry County 4H'ers, Jarred Fagerlie and Bryce Tolton produced and edited this video that was shown at the end of the closing banquet of the "Know Your Government" conference in Olympia, WA that was held February 25-28, 2006.
WSU Ferry County 4H'ers, Jarred Fagerlie and Bryce Tolton produced and edited this video that was shown at the end of the closing banquet of the "Know Your Government" conference in Olympia, WA that was held February 25-28, 2006.
Chimacum Beach Restoration
Category: Jefferson Community
Barbara Svetich, reporter, shares the latest news about the salmon restoration project at Chimacum Beach iin Pt Hadlock, WA.
Online Leader article.
Barbara Svetich, reporter, shares the latest news about the salmon restoration project at Chimacum Beach iin Pt Hadlock, WA.
Online Leader article.
Blair Wolfley Interview at ANR
Category: WSU
Pamela Roberts, 4H Jefferson County Coordinator, interviews Blair Wolfley, SW District Director WSU Vancouver (Research & Extension Unit), at the 2006 WSU Research & Extension Westside Agriculture and Natural Resource Days in Puyallup, WA.
Pamela Roberts, 4H Jefferson County Coordinator, interviews Blair Wolfley, SW District Director WSU Vancouver (Research & Extension Unit), at the 2006 WSU Research & Extension Westside Agriculture and Natural Resource Days in Puyallup, WA.
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