Taylor Extension News - WVU Extension Service

May 2015
Taylor Extension News
Jeanette Coole
Secretary
Julie Matthews
Nutrition Outreach Instructor
John Murray
Extension Agent
1st Year Overnighter
Clover Bash
18 new campers and 13 teen leaders
attended this year’s 1st year
overnighter at Camp Towles April
10th and 11th. The teens led the new
campers in games and activities as
well as showed them around the camp
facility, answering their questions
about summer 4-H camp. On Saturday, all of the participants learned
about visual presentations before
preparing and giving their own visual
presentations on topics ranging from
blowing bubbles to folding origami.
A HUGE Thank you goes out to all of the
organizations , businesses, and
individuals who made this fundraiser a
GREAT success for the 4-H program.
Over $1400 was raised to benefit 4-H
members and county 4-H events.
Arch Coal’s Leer Mine sent a
representative to meet with the kids
Saturday morning and present the
Taylor County 4-H program with a
donation for the Taylor County
4-H Endowment. How! How!
Almost Heaven Cupcakes
Amanda Hoff
Amber Rush – Scentsy
AppleBees
Auntie Anne’s Pretzel
Barbara Bolyard
Bill & Tammy Lucas
Bridgeport Dairy Queen
Cartwright Creations
Carved in Stone
Charlie & Brenda Brown
Christa Kinsey
Cinemark
City of Grafton
Domino’s Pizza
Dr. Sandra Cunningham
Dragon’s Den Martial Arts
Eat N Park
Elaine Andrews
Flemington Greyhounds
Garfield’s
GHS Football
Gino’s Pizza
Gourmet Café
Haymond Eagles 4-H Club
Hepzibah Ridgerunners
4-H Club
Hometown Hot Dogs
IHOP Restaurant
Jeanie McDaniel
Lauri Daetwyler – ThirtyOne
Mt. Airy Trapping Services
Pizza Hut
Rich Bord
Ryan’s
Shackelford’s Barber Shop
Shawn Ault
Somethin’ Country
T&A WV State Agent
Trappers
Taylor County Fair Board
Taylor County 4-H Teen
Leaders Club
Tee’s Tasty Treats
Tim Shomo
Tygart Valley Cinemas
Valley Falls Dreamers 4-H
Club
Jennifer Murray
Extension Agent
Inside This Issue:
Item
4-H Judging Teams
Page #
8
4-H News
2 to 4
Ag News
7 to 8
Calendar
12
CEOS News
5 to 6
CEOS Week
5
Community News
11
Drawing Academy
3
Farmer's Market
Training
7
Natural Gas
Conference
8
Recipe - Apple Tuna
Sandwiches
5
Spring Mini
Conference
6
State Camps
4
STEM Camp
3
STEM Canopy Tour
2
Summer Walking
Challenge
Tygart Valley
Chamber of
Commerce
9 to 10
11
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Taylor Extension News
4-H Information
May 4-H Leader’s Meeting
Monday, April 11th, 2015 @ 7pm @ Pruntytown UMC*
*note the location change
Upcoming County Events
County Programs
County Roundup
ROBOTICS
Monday, May 11th, 2015
6-8pm
Pruntytown UMC
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May 4th afterschool to 5:30pm,
Extension Office
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TEEN LEADERS
Painting Castle Creek
May 5th at 6:30pm, Extension Office
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
Start at 9am
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AIR RIFLE Practice
The Teen Leaders will be finishing
up the painting they started last year
at the playground by the city pool.
Splash Zone Party
Sunday, June 14th, 2015
7-8:30pm
Cost:
4-H Members Free
Non 4-H members/
Adults $5 each
Registration: We need a
headcount by May 27th. Must have
50 individuals registered or the
event will be canceled.
To Register, call the Extension
Office at (304)265-3303
Thursday, May 21st
Fairgrounds @ 6pm
4-H STEM Canopy Tour
PURPOSE: To teach students about STEM concepts related
to ziplining (force, gravity, math, geometry, physics, etc..)
WHEN: Sunday, May 31st in the afternoon
WHO: 7th through 12th grade members
 Participants must meet the following weight
requirements – minimum weight: 70lbs; maximum weight:
250lbs
 Participants must be comfortable with heights from 16’ to
40’
 Participants must be able to pull themselves along the
cable, slow themselves using a glove to create friction on
the cable, and should be able to walk at least one mile
WHERE: WVU Outdoor Education Center off the
Coopers’ Rock Interstate Exit
COST: FREE to Youth
REGISTRATION: Contact the Extension Office by
May 15th if interested
Taylor Extension News
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4-H Information
4-H T-Shirt Sale
The Taylor County 4-H Leaders Association have 4-H T-Shirts
at the Extension Office for sale.
Product Description:
Blue short-sleeve t-Shirt with the
phrase Some people wish it will happen.
Some people wait for it to happen.
Taylor County 4-H People
MAKE IT HAPPEN
Words are printed in white
Green 4-H clover is below
Taylor County 4-H Camp
Dates:
June 21-25, 2015
WHO:
Any youth who is at least 9 years
of age as of September 30, 2015
and not older than 18 years of age
as of June 22, 2015
Theme:
4-H Camping through the Years
Cost:
$75 —for Taylor County 4-H Members
$95 —all other youth
Available sizes and Quantity available:
6—Youth Small
8—Youth Medium
9—Youth Large
10—Adult Small
11—Adult Medium
13—Adult Large
$40—scholarship for participants
who are eligible for free and
reduced meals
11—Adult XL
4—Adult 2XL
3—Adult 3XL
Cost: $9.00 each for sizes Youth Small to Adult XL
2XL — $11.00 each, 3XL — $12.00 each
Registration: Camp Forms are due in
the Extension Office by
May 22nd.
The prices increase by $20
after May 22nd.
T-Shirts will be available until all are sold
STEM Camp
PURPOSE:
STEM Camp is a science immersive camp that provides
4-H members with hands-on experiences in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math to better understand
these fields and their place in our lives. Campers get to
experience STEM in action in the research labs of WVU
while working in teams to find unique and creative
solutions to real-world problems. The camp allows youth
to see what it’s like to attend college as they work on
campus with real-life scientists and engineers and live
and eat in an actual WVU residence hall.
WHO:
Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students from across
West Virginia. Space is limited to 24 participants.
WHEN:
July 19-24, 2015
WHERE:
WVU Campus Morgantown, WV
COST:
$250. Early Bird scholarships ($50) are available for
those who register on or before June 1, reducing the
cost to $200.
REGISTRATION: Deadline is Monday, June 1, 2015.
Deposit:
This year a $10 deposit is due
at time of registration
Mountaineer Summer Drawing
Academy
PURPOSE:
To provide West Virginia youth experiences in art,
in order for them to have better mindfulness and
observational abilities and an understanding of
how artistic skills activate an understanding of
space, place, perspective, and structure.
WHO:
West Virginia youth ages 13 to 17 recommended/
approved by art teacher/county Extension
agent. Maximum camp enrollment is 30 youth.
WHEN:
July 22-25, 2015
WHERE:
West Virginia University Evansdale Campus, Morgantown WV
COST:
$225. Scholarships of $100 are available to those
who register by July 1rd reducing the cost to $125.
REGISTRATION:
Deadline is Wednesday, July 1, 2015.
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Taylor Extension News
Summer 4-H Camping Opportunities
Older Members Conference
PURPOSE:
To develop leadership among older 4-H
members through opportunities to discuss
timely issues and problems. To teach new
skills that can be used in local clubs and
communities.
WHO:
West Virginia 4 H members entering 9th
grade and recommended by the county
Extension office.
Conservation Camp
PURPOSE:
To acquaint West Virginia youth with the
social and economic values of our natural
resources and environment; to create in
them a desire to save and defend from
waste these resources; and, to develop
future conservation leaders.
WHO:
Any youth who is at least 14 years of age
on or before January 1, 2015, and not over
19 years of age by June 10, 2015.
WHEN:
June 14-20, 2015
WHERE:
WVU Jackson’s Mill
WHEN:
June 15 – 20, 2015
COST:
$270. $75 scholarship by deadline.
WHERE:
Camp Caesar, Cowen, West Virginia
COST:
$185. Twenty five, partial scholarships are
available. Cost to the first 25 4-H’ers to
register will be $95.
REGISTRATION:
FORMS:
Postmark deadline is May 22nd
will be available soon
Alpha I & II Camps
PURPOSE:
To provide 4-H members personal
development experiences to help better
understand themselves, and to display
personal confidence when assuming
leadership positions.
WHO:
West Virginia 4 H members entering 6th
grade and recommended by the county
Extension office. Maximum camp
enrollment is 400 4-H members.
WHEN:
Alpha I – July 5-10, 2015
Alpha II – July 12-17, 2015
WHERE:
WVU Jackson’s Mill
COST:
$260. $65 scholarship by deadline.
TRACKS:
There are additional tracks available at
the Alpha camps beyond the traditional
camping program. Some of these
tracks provide additional scholarship
opportunities.
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REGISTRATION: Pr e-registration deadline for a 4-H
scholarship is May 15, 2015.
FORMS:
Are available at the Extension Office
or online at: http://4-hyd.ext.wvu.edu/
events_forms/state_conservation_camp
Junior Conservation Camp
PURPOSE:
To give youth the opportunity to become
knowledgeable about conservation and the
environment, gain experience in sound
conservation management practices, and
become good stewards of our natural
resources.
WHO:
Ages 11 through 14. Camper must be 11
by June 16, 2014 and must not reach 15
on or before June 20, 2014.
WHEN:
June 15 – 19, 2015
WHERE:
Cedar Lakes, Ripley, WV
COST:
$172.
Alpha I & II: Original Camp Track
REGISTRATION: Deadline is May 1, 2015
Alpha I & II: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
FORMS:
Are available at the Extension Office
Track
or online at: http://www.dep.wv.gov/pio/
Alpha I: NetWorth: Future Millionaire’s Club Track
YEP/Pages/YouthConservationCamp.aspx
REGISTRATION:
Postmark deadline is May 29th
FORMS:
will be available soon
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Taylor Extension News
CEOS News
CELEBRATE CEOS WEEK
May 17th to 23rd
Put a blue & gold
ribbon on your
mailbox during the
month of May to
designate that you
are a CEOS member
Make a Window Display for your
community to educate others about
the CEOS program.
Include information about
how to join!
CEOS County Council meeting
June 4th at 1:30pm Anna Jarvis Birthplace
CEOS Health Motivator
What foods are rich in vitamin D?
 fatty or cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, and mackerel)
 egg yolks
 P fortified products (milk, some orange juice, and cereals)
Apple Tuna Sandwiches
Makes: 3 servings
Ingredients
1 can tuna, packed in water (6.5 ounces, drained)
1 apple
1/4 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
6 slices whole wheat bread
3 lettuce leaves
May 2015—Calcium Booster Vitamin D
Nutrition Information for 1 sandwich
or 1/3 of recipe (199g)
Nutrients
Total Calories
Protein
Carbohydrates
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Minerals
Calcium
Sodium
Iron
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Amount
250
23 g
35 g
5g
13 g
2.5 g
0.5 g
15 mg
330 mg
% Daily Value*
12%
20%
4%
3%
5%
10%
14%
15%
2%
4%
Directions
1. Wash and peel the apple. Chop it into small pieces.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000
2. Drain the water from the can of tuna
calorie diet.
3. Put the tuna, apple, yogurt, mustard, and honey in a medium
bowl. Stir well.
4. Spread 1/2 cup of the tuna mix onto each 3 slices of bread.
5. Top each sandwich with a washed lettuce leaf and a slice of bread.
Source: Pennsylvania Nutr ition Education Pr ogr am
http://www.whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/apple-tuna-sandwiches
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Taylor Extension News
CEOS News
2015 Morgantown
Area Meeting
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Taylor County Middle School
Program begins 10am
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CEOS International Student
Friday, June 19th @ Noon
Covered Dish Luncheon
Anna Jarvis Birthplace
Please RSVP to Carolyn McDaniel
by June 12th.
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NVON Quilt ticket money, stubs
& unsold tickets must be
returned to the state level
by June 15th
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NVON Conference
Martinsburg, WV
July 14 to 16
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WVCEOS Fall Leadership
and Enrichment Conference
WVU Jackson’s Mill
October 6-8
Spring Mini Conference
May 21st & 22nd, 2015
Best Western in Bridgeport
Cost:
$50.00 for both days
Or
Thursday—$23.00
Friday—$28.00
Final day to accept registrations:
May 11, 2015
Session Titles
Motivating others & Ourselves-How Does it
Really Work?
Organic Pest Control
What is Your Money Color?
Flexing-Stretching & Chair Exercises
Shedding Light on Bulbs
Zucchini 101
Depression Glass Identification
Be an Inspiring and Enthusiastic Leader!
Zipper Brooch
General Lawn Care
Take Care of Your Heart—Your Life Depends
on It !
Energizing Ideas
CEOS 101-CEOS Background and Basic
Information
Planning a Successful Meeting
Registration forms, full schedule,
session descriptions, & photos available at:
http://ceos.ext.wvu.edu/annual_conference
Taylor Extension News
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Agriculture News
Farmers Market Nutrition
Program Vendor Training
Individuals who are interested in becoming a
vendor at the Farmers Market and wish to accept
the Farmers Market Nutrition Program Vouchers
must complete the required training and submit
their application to the WVDA.
Trainings will be held:
 May 7 at 6:30pm
Marion County Extension Office

May 18 at 6:00pm —Taylor County
Location is to be determined.
These vouchers are very popular with senior
customers at farmers markets and are very easy to
accept. Please don’t pass up this opportunity for
training if you plan on attending the markets as a
vendor. Once the vouchers are distributed to the
seniors it is too late to be trained for the year so
you cannot wait to see what they are to decide.
Firewood Processor Demo
There will be a demonstration of a firewood
processor at Marion County 4-H Camp Mar
Mac on Saturday, May 16 at 10am.
A firewood processor is designed to process
high volumes of firewood in a short time
period.
Please assist us in preparing for this event
by contacting the Marion County Extension
Office at 304-367-2772
to RSVP if you plan to
attend.
Grafton Farmers Market Opening
The Grafton Farmers Market
will open on
Wednesday, May 13.
The market will be open on
Wednesdays from 1-6pm
and Saturday mornings from
9am- 1pm.
The market will be held at the
B&O Depot along Main Street.
For additional information contact the Extension
Office. Additional vendors are always welcome.
Regional Grazing
Management Workshop
There will be a regional grazing
management workshop held in the
Belington area on June 27th.
The day will involve demonstrations of
fencing, sprayer and spreader calibrations,
weed identification, grazing management and a
tour of a very well managed rotational grazing
operation.
The program will begin at 9:00 and end
midafternoon. Plans are being made to provide
lunch, hopefully at no cost.
Full details will be included in the June
newsletter.
RSVP will be required.
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Agriculture News
4-H Livestock, Land,
& Horticulture
Judging contests
4th Annual Enhancing
Public Understanding of Natural
Gas Issues Conference
Learn about the latest developments in West Virginia’s
natural gas industry during the fourth annual Enhancing
Public Understanding of Natural Gas Issues Conference
at the Bridgeport Conference Center on Wednesday,
May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Organized by the West Virginia University Extension
Service, the conference is free to the public and will
feature presentations by industry experts in topics
including West Virginia’s above-ground storage tank
regulations, the state’s natural gas outlook for 2015,
underground injection control, royalty payments and
more.
Conference pre-registration is required and limited.
Those wishing to attend the conference should register
online at www.wvuesngconference2015.eventbrite.com
by May 8. For more information on the conference,
including registration and the complete schedule of
presentations and sessions, visit the website at
www.anr.ext.wvu.edu/oil_gas or call Georgette
Plaugher at 304-329-1391.
There are still a few
Garden Calendars left
at the
Extension
Office
The 2015 4-H contests will be held on July
16, 2015 in Morgantown.
If you would be interested in coaching one of
these teams for Taylor County or would be
interested in participating on one of these
teams, please contact the Extension Office at
(304) 265-3303 no later than May 15th.
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4 youth are needed to form a team.
All youth must be in the same division:
Junior (9-13yr) or Senior (14-18yr)
Materials are available at the Extension
Office for team members and coaches to
practice and prepare.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
July 22, 2015
State 4-H Poultry
Judging Contest
Moorefield, WV
August 14-22
State FairLewisburg, WV
August 15-18
State Dairy ShowJackson’ s Mill
August 16
State 4-H & FFA
Dairy Cattle Judging
Contest- Jackson’s Mill
September 16-20
State 4-H & FFA
Livestock Roundup—
Jackson’s Mill
Taylor Extension News
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Community News
First Fridays in Grafton
May 1st, 2015 from 4-8pm
Check out Grafton on the First Friday of each month.
Many of the businesses are staying open late and
offering specials or deals for First Friday.
Special activities are also planned during those hours.
Some of the activities planned for May 1st include—
 Haiku Death Match at the Manos Theatre from
6-8pm
 Activities at Horizons Church (across from the Fire
Dept) for Middle & High School youth
 XBOX 360 HALO Tournament (prize—$50
Gift Card to Game Stop)
 Pool Tournament (prize — $25 gift card
from Grafton’s Hometown Pizza)
 Free to attend and door prizes will be given
throughout the evening
 Food, Drinks, Music, and Fun
Go ahead and mark your calendar for
the next First Friday—June 5th, 2015
Tygart Valley Chamber of Commerce
Monthly meetings are held Third Thursday of each
month at 5:30pm. May 21st location TBA .
Applications and dues structure for the new Chamber
of Commerce are available from Sheila Westfall.
Their website is almost ready and only official
members will be included on the website.
The Chamber has also been sponsoring Business After
Hours events each month following the COC meeting.
For more information, email
[email protected]
All Aboard Grafton
Every Thursday at 12noon, individuals who
want to get involved with the community
events and projects that have been started
through the Turn This Town Around program
meet for lunch at Jerry’s Restaurant. You
don’t have to be able to attend every week.
Come when you are available. All are
welcome!
On the last Thursday of each month, instead
of the lunch meeting, an evening meeting is
held at 6pm at Grafton City Hall.
For more information about the All Aboard
Grafton group, email Tom Hart at
[email protected]
Community Clean Up Days
Saturdays, May 9th & May 16th*
Meet at 9am at the
International Mother’s Day Shrine
*Please note the 4-H program will be
working at Castlecreek playgroun on
May 16th, so meet there at 9am if you want
to help with that project.
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May 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Taylor County 7 Hospital Plaza, Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3303 M-F 8:30am-4:30pm (Lunch 12-1pm)
http://taylor.ext.wvu.edu
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
10am CEOS Area
Meeting
3
4
5pm Robotics Club
5pm Grafton Wildcats
5
6:30pm Teen Leader
Meeting
6
7
6:30pm Farmers Market
Training (Marion Co)
8
9
10
11
6-8pm County 4-H Roundup
7pm 4-H Leaders Meeting
12
13
14
7pm Valley Falls
Dreamers
7pm Taylor County Fair
Board Meeting
15
16
9am Painting at
Castlecreek
10am Firewood
Processor Demo
17
18
12pm Wickwire CEOS
6pm Farmers Market Training
6pm Flemington Greyhounds
6pm Haymond Eagles
6pm Trap Springs Achievers
6:30pm Hepzibah
Ridgerunners
6:30pm Knottsville All-Stars
7pm Simpson CEOS
19
20
8:30am-5pm Natural
Gas Conference
6:30pm Special Shotgun
Program
21
4pm Flemington CEOS
6:00pm Air Rifle Practice
7pm Oak Grove CEOS
22
23
CEOS Spring Mini Conference
Community Educational Outreach Service (CEOS) Week!
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Office Closed
31
STEM Canopy Tour
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