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

erath.agrilife.orgfacebook.com/Erath4H

ERATH COUNTY4-H NEWS

OCTOBER 2014

A fundamental purpose of the 4-H Program is to highlight our program’s success and especially the youth that are involved in it. Each year, during National 4-H Week, the local and county 4-H clubs/groups have the opportunity to showcase what they have gained from their membership in 4-H through activities and events at the local and county level.

Erath 4-H will host a National 4-H Week Photo Challenge October 5 - 11.

For each day of the week, submit a photo that relates to the theme for that day. You may post your photos to the Erath 4-H Facebook page, or email them to us at erath-tx@tamu.edu and we will post them for you.

Daily Themes:Monday - I pledge my head to clearer thinkingTuesday - I pledge my heart to greater loyaltyWednesday - I pledge my hands to larger serviceThursday - I pledge my health to better livingFriday - 4-H T-shirt daySaturday - One Day 4-H

When posting your photos, be sure to use the following hashtags: #makea4Himpact #iam4h #erathcounty4h

To view the quote of the day and see a list of suggestions for activities and events for each day of the week, visit: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4hweek

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The Extension Office will be

closed on Monday,

October 13th for

Columbus Day.

One day 4-H is one day for all the 4-H members, parents, leaders, and volunteers to step out into their communities and county and say “thank you” by giving back for them more than 103 years of support to 4-H in Texas. This day of community service is what ever each 4-H members, club, or county 4-H Program wants it to be. It could be as simple as picking up trash and mowing the lawn for senior citizens to elaborate as hosting a 5K Walk/Run and raising money for a cause. Join over 10,000 other 4-H members in Texas on OCTOBER 11, 2014 as they step out into their communities to make a difference in one day!

Because last year’s blood drive was such a great success, Erath 4-H will, again this year, host a BLOOD DRIVE to benefit Carter Blood Bank.

We were unable to get it scheduled for October 11th, so it will be held on

Saturday, November 15th

FREE Hot Dog lunch and snacks!!!More details to come in next month’s newsletter.

Call or come by the Extension Office to sign up (time slots are in 20 minute intervals) to donate blood OR to volunteer to help that day.

We encourage all clubs to participate.

Blood Donors:

• must be at least 16 yrs. old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

• 17 yrs. & older must bring photo ID

• 16 year-old youths must bring parent AND photo ID

Victoria Saucedo is heading up this project. Please contact her at vsaucedo57@yahoo.com with any questions.

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After the passing of Senate Bill 1414, it is now mandated that any 4-H volunteers chaperoning 4-H youth at overnight events such as camps, judging trips, etc and/or helping with multiday camps complete a “Child Protection Training”.

We ask all Club Managers & volunteers to please complete this training ASAP if you haven’t already.

Enrollment for 2014-2015 now open

Child Protection Training

Contact our office if you have any problems completing your online enrollment and we will be glad to help you.

>>> Remember that a $20 Participation fee is due upon enrollment. After October 31, fee will increase to $25.---------------->>>>>>>4-H Club meetings See Club Meeting schedule on page 12.

Changes for Oct.:

*Horse Club will meet at the Graves’ house on Monday, October 6th to hear speaker Michael Battenfield with his Mustang talk about his experiences with the Mustang Makeover and Mustang Million. Bring your horse if you have one!

Check with your Club Manager to make sure dates, times & locations have not changed.

(See Meeting Schedule and Contact info on back page.)

For step-by-step instructions, visit:http://erath.agrilife.org/erath-4-h/enroll/

COUNTY SHOWJANUARY 8-11Entries due by Nov. 26

LAMB & GOAT VALIDATIONOctober 13th3 - 6 pmat Stephenville High School

POULTRY ORDER & ENTRY DEADLINE:October 3rd

SWINEVALIDATIONOctober 25th9 - 11:30 amat ECLA showbarn

ENTRY DEADLINENovember 26th(Office closed Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving)No late entries after Dec. 11th

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NIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

OF ERATH COUNTY

County Show RULEBOOKS are in

and can be picked up at the Extension Officeor can be downloaded at:

http://erath.agrilife.org/jlsec2015/

State Fair of Texas (Dallas): Sept. 26 - Oct. 19, 2014 BigTex.comHeart O’ Texas (Waco): Oct. 2 - 14, 2014 HOTFair.com

For all major stock shows listed below, entry deadline is 4:30 pm on OctOber 30, 2014

Ft. Worth: January 16 - February 7, 2015 fwssr.comSan Antonio: February 12 - March 1, 2015 SARodeo.comSan Angelo: February 13 - March 1, 2015 SanAngeloRodeo.comHouston: March 3 - 22, 2015 hlsr.comStar of Texas (Austin): March 14 - 28, 2015 RodeoAustin.com

On Wednesday, Oct. 29th the Extension Office will stay open late (till 6:30 pm) to assist with filling out entries for Major Stock Shows. Emily & JoDitt will also be available to help you from 8 am - 5 pm on Thursday, Oct. 30th.Whenever you come to enter,RemembeR to bRing:• youth’s social security number• youth’s quality counts number• check to pay entry fees• animal’s papers (if animal is registered)• youth to sign entry forms• parent to sign entry forms

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MAJOR SHOWSWINEVALIDATIONNovember 24th4:00 pmDublin Ag Farm

LIVESTOCK JUDGINGPRACTICEOct. 19that 2:30 pm

MAJOR STOCK SHOW CALF SCRAMBLESIf you are interested in entering this event, contact the office ASAP! Contestants who successfully catch a calf are given the opportunity to raise and show an animal at the 2016 show.

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Sewing Camp

Details for Oct. 3rd Workshop• You do NOT need to bring a sewing machine or any sewing supplies.

• Supper (pizza) & snacks will be provided, so please let us know if you’re coming.• Please bring socks for the Sock Drive (see pg. 10)

• Workshop will be at the AgriLife Research & Extension Center at corner of Hwy 281 & Lingleville Hwy (NOT the Extension Office)

Food Camppage 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.

Call the Extension Office to sign up for Food Challenge or Duds to Dazzle Workshops ASAP, even if you don’t have a team. Teams will be finalized at the workshops.

Holiday Classicpage 8

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

RSVP to Extension Office by Nov. 5th

Consession stands available.

FREE evening meal on Saturday

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

Upcoming Contestspage 9

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

20 Texas agricultural products are selected and exhibited at separate stations. Contestants select the correct identification of each product from four possible answers. Following, the product identification, each station has one multiple choice question pertaining to the product on display. Questions can be general to the industry that produced the product, (i.e. Texas’ national ranking, economic impact to Texas, general nutritional content, region of production) and specific to the individual product that is on display (i.e. cooking method, use, growing season, specific nutrition of the cut or variety).

DISTRICT CONTEST: Wed., Dec. 11th in Belton

For more info visit: http://agrilife.org/d84h/events-and-activities/agriculture-product-identification-contest/

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Community Service

For more info, contact Calvin Hudson at

254-967-1813

Hunter Safety Course

October 18th9 am - 6 pm

at Horton Ranch$25 (includes lunch)

Shooting Sports Club is looking at sponsoring another Texas Hunter Education class October 20-23.

We need 8-10 folks to justify doing a class.

If anyone is interested please contact me at 254-967-3737

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4-H Clubs – Monthly Meeting Schedule

CLUB

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COMMUNITY CLUBS

Dublin Senior Citizens

Center 2nd

Monday 6:30 pm

Dennis Reed 445-3325

Huckabay Huckabay Baptist

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968-5477

965-5330

Morgan Mill

Morgan Mill

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Ballinger 817-229-

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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

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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

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Extension Center

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Betty & Brandon Manning

764-4279

Shooting Sports

Research &

Extension Center

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Tuesday 6:00 pm Roy Green 968-7932

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

3rdMonday

Amy Gillespie

HeidiVelsen

Emily Cooper

ElizabethStarnes

Carol Barrett

1st Sunday

1st Tuesday

6:00 pmHuckabay Fire Station

445-3573

254-977-4556

485-6999

254-592-2000

254-485-5957

485-3480

Jana Saucedo