FLL Robotics Championship

On Saturday the 22nd, the Robotics Team competed at the Hudson Valley First Lego League championship in Poughkeepsie, NY.  They did a great job competing against all the other sectional winners. 

Feb.20

Feb.20th was the 4th week of the 5 week winter session of electives. The Exploring Your World class learned about the science of snow and ski jumping. Then they went outside to learn about and try cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and bobsledding.  The drawing class, cooking class and ham radio class also met for their 4th week and continued with their scheduled instruction.  Perhaps a participant of those classes can provide further information about what they have been learning.

The Rube Goldberg group did not meet this week. The Robotics team practiced for their competition which was Saturday the 22nd.

Business Meeting

The February business meeting was held on the 13.

Rube Goldberg

The Rube Goldberg competition team has met twice. They learned about simple machines and decided on a theme. Members are designing the components of the machine at home. An original Rube Goldberg cartoon is shown below.

Robotics

On Saturday, Feb. 22, the robotics team is going to DCC to compete in the FLL championship after winning second place at RPI in December. They have been practicing.

Winter Classes

For the past 3 weeks we have been having winter elective classes.

In the Exploring Our World class we have learned about hydraulics and made a hydraulic box.
We made art projects. Mrs. Liz Boolukos taught us how to decorate cakes with frosting tips and we helped make fondant.

Mr. Roy Brinker is teaching a drawing class about learning how to draw quick sketches and use shading

Harrison Kyle is teaching a ham radio class.

The cooking class is learning advanced cooking skills from chef Marjorie Antoniou of the Latitude 44 Bistro.

Horse News for the Week Ending Jan 17

FRANKLIN COUNTY HAS INVITED US TO A HORSE WINTER SYMPOSIUMS - Please see below, I do need to remind you that these are a pointed event for Clinton County 4H members however only if you pre- register with us here at the office by using our link to register for the event . You are certainly more than welcome to attend these events but if you do not register with us here in Clinton County then it would not count as a point for our fair requirements. If you will be attending this event for just the Small Ruminant part you will need to be there by 10:30 to partake in that as that is just a portion of what will be covered. Unfortunately the small ruminant part will not be able to be a pointed event, but the horse part will. See attached announcement and listing of what will be covered.

UNBRIDLED THOUGHTS - As some of you may know Jeannie Griffiths our state 4-H Horse person will be retiring. Attached is the last Unbridle Thoughts that will be done and she has asked us to share this with all our horse members. http://ansci.cornell.edu/4H/horses/ubt/ubt_fall13.pdf

HORSE CAMP PLANNING MEETING: Just wanted to let you know that on January 28th at 6:30pm there will be our first horse camp planning meeting, please plan to come if you have some ideas of something new or to make horse camp better, or just to help in any way you can. The meeting will be taking place here at our office.

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Franklin Country Event Info:
9:30-2:30




Classes this year will include:
1. “A Bit About Bits”- Tony Jackson and Larry Spaulding. Bit history, uses, and fitting. Will this do what I want/need? How does it work? How should it be attached to the bridle...and more. Offered all sessions. Will also be available for an “Ask the Trainers” session.
2. “No Teeth-No Horse”- Dr Dorothee Gilmore, DVM St Lawrence County. The importance of dental care for all ages and stage of your horse’s health. 11:00-12:00 One Session Only.
3. “When to Call the Vet and What You Need to do until they arrive in an emergency” –Dr Judy Fry, DVM. What constitutes an emergency, what to look for, and all the questions you want to ask before you are in a panic! 9:30-10:30-longer if enough interest.
4. “Equine Nutrition for the Old or Problem Horse”. Animal Nutrition Specialist, Scott Christian. Feeding needs for horses over age 15 and horses with issues such as past founder episodes, and Cushings disorder. 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30
5. “Equine Nutrition”. Equine Nutritionist from Poulin Feeds. Feeding equine needs for all disciplines from the sometime trail horse to the hard working equine. 9:30-10:30, 10:30-11:30
6. “Colors, Markings and Patterns & Name That Breed”. Interactive class presented by Jenny Mott. All sessions.
7. “Horse Treats”. Make horse treats for your special 4-legged friend. (offered until materials are gone)
8. “Small Ruminants-Care and Feeding 101”. Rose Bartgiss, Adirondack Goat Club. Everything the new or first time goat or small ruminant owner needs to know to get started and to keep their small ruminant alive and healthy. Feeding, worming, vaccinations, hoof care, and common diseases.
9. Conformation and Judging: Larry Spaulding. Times TBA as room is available.
10. Room with horse games and activities. Available all day.

*Rooms will be marked. You may choose which sessions you wish to attend. Some are not offered all day, so plan accordingly. You won’t need to sign up in advance for classes. Lunch will be Pot Luck from 12:00-1:00. Stewart’s has donated “Make Your Own Sundae” for dessert. **Please bring serving spoons and utensils for any dish you bring to share. There are plenty of outlets, microwaves, and ovens to warm
items. ***Some paper plates and bowls will be available. Plan to bring enough paper plates and utensils for your family.

Great time to catch up with everyone and brainstorm about upcoming events.

DIRECTIONS: Directions to North Star Industries: From P'burgh-Rt 11 through several lights in Malone. Go through the light at Walmart and take a right at the next light. This road is still Creighton Rd in GPS units but the sign will say Co Rt 51. Go 1/2 mile-on your right will be North Star Industry buildings. We will be in the one parallel to the road.