February 2015 - Cooke County Office
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February 2015 - Cooke County Office
Volume 3, Issue 6 February 2015 The Cooke County Clover Connection The Extension Office will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of President’s day. AgriLife Extension Office 301. S. Chestnut Gainesville, TX 76240 Phone: 940.668.5412 Fax: 940.668.5402 E-mail: [email protected] COOKE COUNTY 4-H Making the Best Better! We are on the Web! Continue to check the website calendar for all the latest important 4-H dates. Go to www.cooke.agrilife.org From there, you can click on “events” to view. The webpage gives options to view the calendar as a list, by the month, week and day. You can also scroll down to the right hand bottom of the event view, click on “ICAL IMPORT MONTH’S EVENTS” and can import the calendar to your smart phone! Don’t forget to send us your club meeting minutes, pictures or anything about what your clubs are doing. Getting the news out about Cooke County 4-H helps our organization grow as well as earning that all important community and business support. www.cooke.agrilife.org Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! Wow...It’s hard to believe it is already time for another 4-H Livestock Show and Youth Fair. It is THAT busy time of the year — IT’S SHOW TIME — once again! I just want to say to each and every one of you … Good Luck! And remember to play by the rules, be a good sport, keep your grades up, be good to your animals, but most of all let your parents know how much you love them and how much you appreciate all that they INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Club Contact Info & Extension Office Info 2 4-H Livestock Show 3 Save the Date 4 Scholarships 4 Barn Talk 5 The Winner’s Circle 6-7 Birthday in a Box 8 Horticulture 8 Refashion & Teen Retreats 9 February Spotlight 10 Calendar of Events 11 do for you … not only during show season, but all year long!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Until next time - Phyllis Phyllis A. Griffin [email protected] 940-668-5416 or 940-7273491 Each year, 4-H’ers have the opportunity to display their talents in the Share the Fun competition. There are six different categories that contestants can compete in which are: poetry/prose, vocal, musical, solo/band performance, choreographed routine & celebrate 4-H. In 2014, Cooke County’s share the fun act titled “ Celebrate 4-H—Kook Kounty Fair” qualified for state competition at the annual 4-H Roundup held in College Station at Texas A&M University campus. Team members Sarah McCormick, William Lewis, Catlyn Schumacher, Grant Wilson, Victoria Smith, Stephanie Pitzinger, Jordan Hale and Davis Grant placed 2nd at the state competition. This year’s acts are in the early stages of planning countywide. The county competition will be held on April 11 at NCTC with entries due April 2. Winners advance to the district competition which will be May 2 at the Texas A&M Commerce campus. District winners advance to state competition which will be held during 4-H Roundup June 8—12. Be sure to contact your club manager if you are interested in learning more about this fun contest. Extension Office Contact Information 4-H & Youth Development Family & Consumer Science Agriculture & Natural Resources County Extension Agent County Extension Agent County Extension Agent Phyllis A. Griffin Angel Neu Marty Morgan 940-668-5416 or 940-727-3491 940-668-5412 940-668-5413 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Page 2 THE COOKE COUNTY CLOVER CONNECTION 28 bits Club Mtg. 26 Cooke County Youth Fair 27 Food Show Practice @ 6:00 pm Sharpshooters Club Mtg. Officer Mtg. 4:30 Practice 4:30-6:30pm 19Food Challenge 20 County Council 21 Livestock Show @ Fairgrounds 14 4-H 13 Dallas 7Ag ID Contest in Administrative Assistant: Kelly Huston 940.668.5412 [email protected] 24 Reckless Rab- 25 Carolyn Kilpatrick | 940-768-9916 | [email protected] 23 Monica Grant | 940-390-5283 | [email protected] 22 Valley View District Lock-in Bernadette Trammell | 940-768-8356 | [email protected] Lindsay Club Mtg. Laura Eastman | 940-902-7815 | [email protected] Meeting @ 6:30 pm Sharpshooters fice Closed President’s Day Holiday Yvonne & Ronnie Sicking | 940-736-9006 | [email protected] 16 Extension Of- 17 Club Managers 18 Katy Smith | 817-980-0147 | [email protected] Challenge D-4 Entry Deadline Red River 15 Food Show & Pennye Taylor | 940-902-9163 | [email protected] Horticulture Validation Shelley Ruland | 940-206-0007 | [email protected] Valley View Club Mtg. Reckless Rabbit Horticulture Validation Zonya Klement | 940-759-2972 | [email protected] Muenster Club Mtg. Cathy Dangelmayr | 940-759-4711 | [email protected] tang Club Mtg (business) Muenster 12Midnight Mus- Robin Levison | [email protected] Mtg. Lori Nixon | 903-332-1829 | [email protected] 9Livestock Club Mtg. 10 Red River Club 11 Amy McCormick |940-765-9633 | [email protected] 8 Midnight Mustang new County Ag Agent Donna Corcoran | [email protected] 6 Meet & Greet Billie Becker | 940-736-8976 | [email protected] 5 Elizabeth Huchton | 940-284-1111 | [email protected] Practice 4:30-6:30pm Laura Fisher | 940-736-7206 | [email protected] 3 Food Challenge 4 Lindsay 2 Kristie Hellinger | 940-902-4506 | [email protected] 1 Billie Paschal | 940-634-2575 | [email protected] Sat Era Fri Beverly Fleitman | 940-727-8053 | [email protected] Thu Livestock Club Wed Beverly Fleitman | 940-727-8053 | [email protected] Tue Agriculture Junkies Mon CLUB MANAGER(S) Page 11 Sun CLUB NAME February Calendar of Events 2014-15 Club Manager Contact Information VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 Page 3 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 4-H Show Belt Buckles & Jackets! Tony & Edie Tolar with their children: Chloe, Owen & Truett For the past 15 years, the Tolar family has resided in Cooke County, managing the A-1 Land & Cattle Ranch just west of Muenster. Last fall, A-1 Land & Cattle dispersed their Red Angus herd. This month, the family will move back home to their original roots in Mississippi, where Tony will be working for a cattle operation. Tony and Edie along with their children have been involved as 4-H members and leaders in Cooke County. A-1 Land & Cattle was a premier Red Angus breeder and their success at the stock shows proved time and time the quality cattle that were being produced and raised. We, here at the County Extension Office, would like to thank the Tolar Family for their friendship, hard work and wish them nothing but the best as they begin a new chapter in their lives. They are a true representation of the 4-H motto, “To Make the Best Better” and will forever hold a near and dear place in our hearts. Page 10 THE COOKE COUNTY CLOVER CONNECTION Due to the generosity of sponsors, we are very happy to announce that all Grand and Reserve Champions of each species division at the 4-H show will receive one of the belt buckles pictured! Additionally, showmanship winners in the Junior and Senior Division of each species will also be awarded a custom embroidered jacket. Special thanks to these sponsors: Aaron Fleitman, George Silk, First State Bank, Cooke County Beef Cattle Improvement Association, Becker Dairy, Circle N Dairy, Fuhrmann Dairy, Drew Springer, Terry & Marci Gilbert, Smith Feed, Sharpshooters 4-H Club, Taco Casa, Martindale Feed Mill, Cooke County Medical Society, Advanced Pedestals Inc., Phil’s Collision, Paul Bartush, Texas Star Embroidery, Independence Equine & Small Animal Clinic, Cliffo & Gayle Odom, Chicken Express, Landmark Bank, Shirley Paclik, Rudy Paclik, Kenneth & Shelley Ruland, The Grant Family, B-29 Investments, Friends of Kanita Maxwell, Acme Cleaners & Gainesville Glass SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS IMPORTANT MANAGER/OFFICER MEETINGS Please mark your calendars County 4-H Council Officers February 20 March 20 April 17 (Meeting times are 4:30 pm @ the Extension Office) County 4-H Club Managers February 17 March 31 April 21 May 19 (Meeting times are 6:30 pm @ the Extension Office) Page 4 Texas 4-H Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS awarded each year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and financial need. The Texas 4H Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted in coordination with the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program, the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. All applications must be submitted through the applicant’s county Extension office and meet all criteria to be considered. Important Dates To Remember: February 6, 2015 Applications due to District Office District 4-H Food Show & Challenge March 6 @ TAMU Commerce Senior Photography Contest March 13 Photo list due/March 23 entry due Duds to Dazzle March 20 County/ April 18 District 4-H Day @ State Capitol March 25 Share the Fun April 11 @ NCTC County Contest Entries Due April 2 County Fashion Show March 29 1:00-4:30 @ Wheeler House Entries Due March 24 County Educational Presentation/Public Speaking Contest April 1/Entry Deadline March 26 District Round-Up May 1—2 @ TAMU Commerce VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 Page 4-H’ers Attend Re-Fashion Retreat Educational sessions conducted by members of the Texas 4-H clothing & textiles youth advisory board, fashion industry experts & Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service were attended by Cooke County 4H Members and adult volunteers this past month. Caitlyn Taylor & Carly Watson along with a Collin County 4-Her were accompanied by 4-H Extension Agent Phyllis Griffin & Adult volunteer Pennye Taylor. They attended the 2 day retreat at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood—designed to provide 4-H members an opportunity to receive the most current information on new categories within the fashion review of the 4-H clothing project. The girls engaged in hands-on skills assessments, workshops increasing knowledge & developing skills for re-fashioning garments and for shopping on a limited budget. Additionally, the girls learned about Good Samaritan Ministries and the volume of clothing donated to their thrift store in Brownwood. In a field trip exercise, the 4H’ers visited the thrift store and made purchases toward an outfit with a $25 budget. They then “re-fashioned” their purchase and shared their craftsmanship during a style show held the last day of the retreat. February 20, 2015 Applications due to State 4-H Office April 10, 2015 Interview selection notification May 1-3, 2015 Interviews in Austin, Texas June 9, 10, & 11, 2015 Awards Assembly in College Station Sandy Yarbrough Scholarship If you are an active 4-H member and will be graduating from high school in 2015, be sure to contact Phyllis Griffin for details to apply for the Sandy Yarbrough scholarship. You must also be a participant in the upcoming Cooke County Youth Fair. THE COOKE COUNTY CLOVER CONNECTION State level leadership experience is valuable to 4-H members on so many levels. January 9-11, two of Cooke County 4-H’s Council Officers attended a teen retreat at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood. Grant Wilson and Gabriella Hellinger spent the weekend exploring new & revised projects and curricula resources. Sessions included: Vet Science, Dog Project, STEM, Food Challenge, Fuel up to Play 360 & Leadership. Through their experience, they will be able to return to Cooke County an implement many of the ideas and skills learned. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 What started as a community service project at state 4-H Roundup five years ago, has evolved into a continuing community service project for Cooke County 4-H’ers. “Birthday in a Box” serves the needy— young and old in Cooke County thru VISTO. The idea behind the concept is to provide someone a box full of all the necessities for a birthday. Items include cake mix, frosting, party supplies, toys, candles—enough for eight people. It is estimated that approximately 250 “Birthday in a Box” kits have been assembled by Cooke County 4-H’ers to date. HORTICULTURE Validation for those wishing to participate in the horticulture project will take place Monday, February 9th from 5-7 pm at the Cooke County Fairgrounds. 4H’ers need to bring their plants and they will be provided paperwork that evening. Plants will be grown and cared for until the contest which will be held on March 23 at the AgriLife Extension Office. For further information you can contact Beverly Fleitman at 940727-8053 or the office at 940-668-5412. Page 8 Page 4-H Show Schedule—Saturday, February 14, 2015 Show begins promptly @ 10:00 am. There will be two show rings. Ring #1 will show in the following order: Sheep, Goats & Swine. Ring #2 will show in the following order: Dairy Cattle and Beef Cattle. A third show area near the North Door will be for poultry. The Rabbit Show will take place near the concession stand. Registration & Check-In 9:00 am for Beef Cattle, Sheep, Dairy Cattle & Poultry 9:30 am for Goats 10:30 am for Swine & Rabbits Youth Fair Schedule—Monday thru Saturday, February 23-28, 2015 Arrival & Check-In Swine 5:00—8:00 pm Monday, February 23 @ Callisburg FFA Show Barn All FCS Entries Noon—5:00 pm February 23 @ First State Bank Conference Center Equine 8:00 am February 25 @ NCTC Arena Sheep 8:00 am February 26 @ Muenster FFA Show Barn Goats 9:00 am February 26 @ Muenster FFA Show Barn Rabbits 8:30 am February 27 @ Valley View FFA Show Barn Poultry 8:00 am February 27 @ Valley View FFA Show Barn Beef Cattle 9:00 am February 27 @ Valley View FFA Show Barn Shop Projects Noon February 27 @ Valley View FFA Show Barn Show Schedule February 24—FCS Judging @ 9:30 am (3:00-7:00 viewing) February 24—Breeding Swine @ Noon followed by Market Swine February 25—Equine @ 9:00 am February 25—FCS Viewing 9:30 am-2:00 pm; Pick up FCS Entries 2:00-4:00 pm February 26—Breeding Sheep @ Noon followed by Market Lambs February 26—Dairy/Breeding Meat Goats @ 2:00 pm followed by Meat Goats February 27—Breeding Poultry @ 8:30 am followed by Broilers February 27—Breeding Rabbits @ 9:30 am followed by Meat Rabbits February 27—Shop Projects @ 1:00 pm February 27—Market Steers followed by Breeding Beef REMINDER: All 4-Her’s MUST BE ACADEMICALLY ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH THE 4-H SHOW AND THE YOUTH FAIR. THE EXTENSION OFFICE WILL BE VERIFYING ELIGIBILITY. THE COOKE COUNTY CLOVER CONNECTION 5 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 Page Dairy Judging Results—Stock Show & District IV Contests Owen Tolar with his family and Grand Champion Red Angus Female of the Jr. Beef Heifer Show in Ft. Worth Nathan Sutton participating in showmanship with his chicken at the Ft. Worth Stock Show The Cooke County 4-H Dairy judging teams competed at the Ft. Worth Stock Show this past month. There were two teams—Junior and Senior. Junior team members Tanner Corcoran, Alison Becker, Anna Marie Becker and Amelia Becker placed second in reasons. They were also the overall 9th place team. Individually, Tanner Corcoran was 4th high scoring individual. Senior Team members Laura Dill, Laura Wyrick and Theresa Wyrick placed 8th overall as a team. In addition to the Stock Show competition, the contest also served as district IV 4-H’s contest. Once again, the Junior team was 2nd place overall. Tanner Corcoran was the high scoring individual, Alison Becker 6th, Anna Marie Becker 7th and Amelia Becker 8th. The Senior team was 1st overall with Laura Dill earning the high individual scoring award. Laura Wyrick was 2nd and Theresa Wyrick 3rd. Dairy judging is a comparative evaluation of cattle in which animals are ranked based on their closeness to “ideal” dairy conformation. 4-Hers competing in this contest learn how to recognize traits, name the parts of a cow and how to describe differences between animals. Many life skills are gained through the dairy judging experience. These include observation, decision-making, and public speaking skills. The Cooke County 4-H Dairy Judging teams are coached by Wayne Becker and assisted by Michael Becker and Cecilia Fuhrmann. Kamden Crisp with her family and Division Reserve Champion Charolais Female of the Jr. Beef Heifer Show in Ft. Worth Cooke County 4-Her’s had an outstanding run at the Ft. Worth Stock Show with their livestock projects! Congratulations to Owen Tolar of the Muenster 4-H Club. Owen’s Red Angus Heifer was selected as the GRAND CHAMPION! Chloe Tolar, sister to Owen, had a Reserve Division Champion in the Red Angus Breed. Another Cooke County 4-Her, Kamden Crisp of the Valley View 4-H Club showed her Charolais heifer and was selected as the Reserve Division Champion. Jon Hess of Muenster 4-H placed 5th with his Charolais heifer. In the Poultry Show, Nathan Sutton, member of the 4-H Livestock Club placed 6th in showmanship. Nathan also showed 4 different varieties of Old English Chickens. He placed 1st with his Blue Wheaton Best Variety & Silver Blue Best Variety. Nathan also took home a 3rd & 4th place with his Lemon Blue hens. Congratulations to everyone on a job well done! Page 6 THE COOKE COUNTY CLOVER CONNECTION Junior Dairy Judging Team members Tanner Corcoran, Alison Becker, Anna Marie Becker and Amelia Becker with their 2nd place ribbons at the Tanner Corcoran with his high scoring individual award Senior Dairy Judging team members Theresa Wyrick, Laura Dill and Laura Wyrick with Coach Wayne Becker 7