ERATH CO. STAFFEmily CooperCEA - 4-Hehcooper@ag.tamu.edu

Donna WhiteCEA - Family & Consumer Sciencesdwhite@ag.tamu.edu

Lonnie JenschkeCEA - Ag/NRl-jenschke@tamu.edu

JoDitt WilliamsOffice Managerjoditt.williams@ag.tamu.edu

Lori LeganPart-time Secretary

Erath County Office112 W College, St 109Stephenville, TX 76401254-965-1460erath-tx@tamu.edu

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ERATH COUNTY4-H NEWS

NOVEMBER 2014

Erath County’s first ever Duds to Dazzle Contest was held Saturday, October 25th, along with the Fashion Show/Storyboard Contest. Lots of activity for sure! What a creative bunch of kids!

Six teams, with a total of 26 contestants, competed in the Duds to Dazzle contest. Two Clover teams also participated in a practice round.

All of the youth pictured above (with the exception of Clovers) will be advancing to the District Contest on November 18th. Congrats to all!!!

There will also be eight individuals advancing to District in Fashion Show in the construction and buying categories and four individuals advancing in the storyboard competition.

Thanks to all the team coaches, moms and volunteers who helped make this event a success!

First Ever Erath County Duds to Dazzle Contest

COUNTY SHOWJANUARY 7 - 10Entries due by Nov. 26

RABBITVALIDATIONDecember 2nd4-5:30 PM at Stephenville High School

ENTRY DEADLINENovember 26thby noon!* The Extension Office will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26th for the Thanksgiving Holidays. We will reopen at 8 am on Monday, December 1st.

YOUTH FAIRENTRY DEADLINEDecember 19th

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NIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

OF ERATH COUNTY

County Show RULEBOOKS are inand can be picked up at the Extension Officeor can be downloaded at: http://erath.agrilife.org/jlsec2015/

It’s time to begin planning your projects for Youth Fair!

This year our Youth Fair will be on Friday, January 9th, 2015, in conjunction with our County Stock Show at the ECLA Show Barn.

The Youth Fair is a way to promote 4-H and offers an opportunity for 4-Hers to enter different items in a “fair-like” atmosphere in conjunction with the livestock show. This gives an opportunity for all 4-Hers to participate in our County Show, whether they have an animal project or not.

Entry fee is $5 per item. All entry fees go back to the 4-Hers as prize money for 1st - 3rd place winners in each division. There is also a Best of Show for each category, which had additional prize money last year.

• Look at the categories below and start making plans to enter your projects now! The deadline for entry is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH, so be thinking about how many projects you would like to enter!

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MAJOR SHOWSWINEVALIDATIONNovember 24th4:00 pmDublin Ag Farm

JUDGINGCONTESTSDeadline to enter judging contests for the Major Shows isNovember 7th

This includes livestock judging, dairy judging, horse judging, horse bowl, meat judging, poultry judging, wool judging, wildlife judging, and consumer decision making contests.

Erath 4-H will only pay for entries received by our posted deadline. Any 4-H member entering any judging contest after our posted deadline will be required to pay any and all entry fees and late fees out of pocket.

YOUTH FAIR 2014

Categories:• FOOD

• Desserts• Decorated Cakes• Candy• Food Basket

• PHOTOGRAPHY• Animals• Nature &

Landscapes• Details & Macro• Catch All

• ARTS & CRAFTS• Drawings• Jewelry• Textiles• Open

• SHOP ART• Woodworking• Plasma Metal Art• Traditional welding

metal art• Open

Entry forms can be picked up at Extension Office or downloaded at: http://erath.agrilife.org

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The Holiday Classic Clinics and Prospect Shows are intended to provide an educational opportunity for new families (4-H & FFA) participating in the livestock project area. The main purpose is to teach the basic principles of livestock management as they relate to facility maintenance, selection, nutrition, animal health, han-dling, showmanship, and transportation.

SCHEDULESaturday, November 8th12:00 p.m. - All livestock in place1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Individual Specie ClinicsOne (1) set of clippers will be given away at conclusion of each session. Must be present to win!4:30 p.m. - Beef Cattle and Goat Showmanship6:00 p.m. - Dinner provided by Holiday Classic

Sunday, November 9th7:30 a.m. - Nondenominational Church Service8:00 a.m. - Beef prospect show(heifers followed by steers)8:00 a.m. – Lambs (*)8:00 a.m. – Swine (*)8:00 a.m. – Goat Show(*)Prospect and Showmanship

“Quality Counts” programs are discussed to ensure the safe and legal use of drugs or medications to facilitate the ethical care, development, and exhibition of livestock.

OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED YOUTH IN 4-H & FFA

No need to sign up. Just show up!

Consession stands available.

FREE evening meal on Saturday

Youth must attend Sat. clinics to participate in Sunday Showmanship & prospect shows.

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Beekeeping Essay Contest

“Drug Residue Avoidance in Show Animals” By Dr. Tam Garland

Head, Diagnostic Toxicology and Drug Lab, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Date:   Tuesday, November 18, 2014 

Time:  6:30—8:00 p.m. 

Place :  Bluff Dale ISD 

    Cafeteria 

    710 Church Street 

    Bluff Dale, TX     

Who:   4‐H and FFA Youth, Parents      and Leaders 

Cost:   Free   

RSVP:   by Friday, November 14, 2014 

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aid, service or accommodations in order to partici-pate in this event should contact the Hood County Office of the Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service at 817-579-3280 by November 14, 2014

For more informa�on or to RSVP please contact:  

Marty Vahlenkamp    Emily Cooper 

CEA‐AG ‐ Hood County    CEA‐4‐H Erath County 

(817) 579‐3280      (254) 965‐1460 

Deadline to enter: January 9, 2015Theme: Reducing the Usage of Bee-Killing

Pesticides in my Community

Texas Cash Prizes to 3 Top Winners1st Place: $300.00

2nd Place: $200.003rd Place: $100.00

For more info: http://agrilifecdn.tamu.edu/d84h/files/2014/11/2015beekeepingessaycontest.pdf

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FCS News & Events

PRESENTATIONWORKSHOP

for Fashion Show andDuds to Dazzle contestants

Thursday, November 6th4 - 5 PM

Texas A&M AgriLifeResearch & Extension Center

Come get some help fromDonna and Emily

with the presentation and interview parts of the contests

Food Challenge Workshop

#3Substitutions & Team Building Thursday, Nov. 13th4 - 5:30 pm atAgriLife Research & Extension Center

COUNTYFood

ChallengeSaturday, Nov. 22ndCheck-in: 9:45 AMContest starts at 10:00 AM atAgriLife Research & Extension Center

District Fashion Show & Duds to Dazzle contestTuesday, Nov. 18thBell County Expo Center in Belton

Fashion check-in: 9:30 AMD2D check-in: 10:00 AM Awards: approx. 1:30 PM

****A sack lunch/snacks are recommended as there is no official lunch time.

See details in email sent by Donna White.

Photography

This photography contest allows 4-H and FFA members to showcase Texas Agriculture through photos. A select number of the photographs will be displayed in the Texas State Capitol Agriculture Museum starting in January 2015 before the opening of the Legislative Session.Entry Online: http://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/4hffa/index.htmlEntries open Sept. 19 - Dec. 10, 2014No entry fee - Maximum of 2 entries/youthFor categories and more info visit: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ffa4hphoto

This State photography contest is for Senior 4-H members only.For more info visit: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/statephotography

ERATH COUNTY CONTEST: Deadline to enter is February 27th

Must submit digital photos to erath-tx@tamu.edu. (Maximum of 1 per category)

Categories will be the same as the state contest, listed at:http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/statephotography/

DISTRICT CONTEST: The blue ribbon winner at County for every category in each age group will advance to District contest. Photos will be displayed at District Roundup on April 18th.

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Congratulations to Tanner Barnes and Bayli Williams for receiving District

Gold Star Awards!

Natural Resources Newspage 7

Texas AgriLife Extension Service programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in Extension activities are encouraged to contact us to determine how reasonable accommodations may be made.

UPCOMING EVENTS:• Shooting Sports

Muzzle loading Coach Training – November 22-23 at the 4-H Center; r e g i s t r a t i o n deadline is coming up November 6th

• Shooting Sports A m b a s s a d o r P r o g r a m Applications open on 4-H Connect

• Wildlife Habitat E d u c a t i o n Project (WHEP) Practice Contest in Dal las, December 13th (Register on 4-H Connect) (Emily will be attending)

• 4-H Archery Camp – January 23-25, 2015 at the 4-H Center; registration opens December 11th

For more info visit: http://t e x a s 4 - h . t a m u . e d u /shootingsports/

Erath 4-H Varmint HuntA fun, fundraising event to help send youths to 4-H camps this summer!

Entry Fee: $100/team (max of 4 persons/team)Side By In: $10/species per team - heaviest weight or $40/all speciesOpen to: Persons of all ages residing in Erath, Hood, Palo Pinto, Somervell, Eastland, Commanche and Hamilton counties

Species:• Mt. Lion: 100 points• Bobcat - 100 points• Coyote - 30 points• Fox - 30 points• Racoons - 5 points• Hogs - 5 points

Awards: • 1st place team: $100 gift card + prizes & awards• 2nd place team: $50 gift card + prizes & awards• 3rd place team: $25 gift card + prizes & awards

Check In to enter:• at Stephenville Cattle Company• Saturday, December 27 at 12pm (noon)

Weigh In• at Stephenville Cattle Company• Sunday, December 28th at 12pm (noon)

Rules:• All local & state hunting laws must be followed• All Texas Parks & Wildlife regulations must be

followed• No age divisions• No maximum amount of animals• Animals must be killed within 24 hours.

Fundraisers

Purchase a “chance to win”one of two packages of

30 USDA Prime Ribeye Steaks$20/ticket

to benefit Erath Pasture to Packer programDrawing will be held on Nov. 21st

Tickets can be purchased from P2P participants or at the Extension Office.

ATTN: 4-H MembersMake sure you are complying with local city ordinances!

If you are going to go around to local businesses to solicit for fundraising, according to local city ordinances, you must:first go by the Stephenville Police Department and get a Solicitor’s Permit.

Be sure to tell the police department that it is for 4-H, a non-profit organization and the permit fee will be waived. You must get a permit ID and wear it when you go to solicit businesses.

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The Extension Office will be

closed on Tuesday,

November 11th for

Veterans Day.

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Will Strickland (left) showed Thumper in the Sr. Buck Californian Class at West Texas Fair and received a 1st place ribbon. He also won Grand Champion Californian.

(right) Remington Back, Guthri Jenschke, and Colton Back competed in the Trap Shooters Extravaganza at Heart O’ Texas Fair. Remington placed 1st in Junior Lewis Class 3 with a score of 59; Guthri placed 3rd in Junior Lewis Class 4 with a score of 49; Colton tied for 10th in Senior Lewis Class 2

with a score of 83.

Camo Cooks (left) won 1st place in Food Challenge at the Heart O’ Texas Fair. And, they also won 2nd place in the Ag ID contest.

Victoria Saucedo (right) and her

Finewool Cross placed 10th at State Fair of Texas.

The Senior Livestock Judging team placed fourth at Heart O’ Texas Fair.

Madison Reed placed 1st in the Milking Shorthorn

class at State Fair of Texas.

Randi Williams was the AngusHeifer Division

winner at State Fair of Texas.

KUDOS

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CLUB

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COMMUNITY CLUBS

Dublin Senior Citizens

Center 2nd

Monday 6:30 pm

Dennis Reed 445-3325

Huckabay Huckabay Baptist

Church

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Letha

Stegall

968-5477

965-5330

Morgan Mill

Morgan Mill

Community

Center

1st Monday 4:00 pm Allison

Ballinger 817-229-

4152

Stephenville Foster’s Home for

Children 1st Monday 6:30 pm David

Wilson 965-9872

County Council

Extension Office – Courthouse

Annex As Needed 5:30 pm

Contact:

Megan

Logan

965-1460

PROJECT CLUBS

Dairy Club Southwest

Regional Dairy

2nd

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Paulette & Barry Cavitt 728-3047

Horse Club Research &

Extension Center 1st Monday 6:30 pm

Peggy

Tolboom 445-3436

Lamb & Goat Club

Research &

Extension Center

2nd

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Betty & Brandon Manning

764-4279

Shooting Sports

Research &

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Provisions from the American Disability Act will be considered when planning educational programs and activities. Please notify the Erath County Extension Office as far in advance of the program as possible if you plan on at-

tending an Extension Educational program and require specialized services. This will allow ample time to acquire resources to meet your needs. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. The Texas A & M University System, U.S. Department of

Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

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Amy Gillespie

HeidiVelsen

Emily Cooper

ElizabethStarnes

Carol Barrett

1st Sunday

1st Tuesday

4:00 pmHuckabay Fire Station

445-3573

254-977-4556

485-6999

254-592-2000

254-485-5957

485-3480

Jana Saucedo