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March 2020

“Blue Jeans Go Green” Contest Help Hale County 4-H Win $2,000

Chairman: Jonci Wall

WHEN: Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m. WHAT: All denim clothing turned into Extension Office

All Hale County 4-Hers are asked to bring their old denim clothing to the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2nd. The denim will be taken to the contest Friday morning, and it all must be turned in at the same time. This denim will be used for insulation in Habitat for Humanity homes. For more information, contact Kelsey Wall at 388-2010, Beverly Wall at 774-1040, or the Extension Office at 291-5270.

Senior Leader Lab/POWER Camp

WHEN: Monday, June 22nd to Wednesday, June 24th WHERE: High Plains Retreat Center in Amarillo, TX 4-H CONNECT: Opens June 1st & Closes June 10th at 12:00 p.m.

Junior Leader Lab Counselor Application

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKL_7pfvKuDE6wW7PSYW3xwfW6y334Fp42NbSpXlC3GXlQSQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Applicants must have completed grades 9-12 in the 2019-2020 school year. Pertinent information is included on the top of the application including requirements, dates and other info.

For questions or more information, contact Audra Graves at 291-5270.

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Abernathy 4-H Clover Kids Club WHEN: Monday, March 2nd at 3:40 p.m. WHERE: Abernathy Elementary School Cafeteria CLUB MANAGER: Ollie Hart

Abernathy 4-H Club WHEN: TBA WHERE: Abernathy Elementary Cafeteria CLUB MANAGERS: Angie Carver & Holly Williamson

Cotton Center 4-H Club WHEN: Monday, March 30th at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: First Baptist Church CLUB MANAGER: Cynthia Walden

Hale Center 4-H Club WHEN: Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Akin Elementary School Cafeteria CLUB MANAGERS: Sara Jackson, Kim Rowell, & Sylvia Ortiz

Hale County 4-H Horse Club

WHEN: Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Ed Mullinex’s Barn CLUB MANAGERS: Kelley Bozeman, Lisa Wright, & Sherri Cheyne

Petersburg 4-H Project Club WHEN: Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Petersburg Ag Shop CLUB MANAGER: Audra Graves

Plainview Clover Kids WHEN: Monday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Ollie Liner Center CLUB MANAGER: Beverly Wall

Plainview 4-H Club WHEN: Monday, March 9th at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Ollie Liner Center CLUB MANAGER: Stacy Offield

TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER Upcoming Spring Contests

Fashion & Interior Design LEADER: Audra Graves LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Monday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Tour at The Cottage Boutique & Java the Hut Campbell Offield Thursday, March 5th at 6:00 p.m. Interior Design Class: Design Your Own Room Audra Graves

*If you would like to help with the project or assist with project activities, please call Audra Graves.*

Fashion Show COUNTY CONTEST: Thursday, March 24th at Akin Elementary School in Hale Center COUNTY ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, March 9th at 12:00 p.m. https://hale.agrilife.org/4-h/fashion-show/ DISTRICT CONTEST: Thursday, April 16th 4-H CONNECT: Opens March 20th & Closes April 1st at 12:00 p.m. Clover Kids will follow Junior categories for County. Please call Audra Graves if you have any questions.

Buying Categories Construction Categories Special Interest (All Ages) Casual Everyday Living (All Ages) Fantastic Fashions under $25 (All Ages) Theatre/Costume (All Ages) Casual Everyday Living (Juniors/Intermediates Only) ReFashion & Embellished/Recycled (Jr./Int.) Dressy (Juniors/Intermediates Only) Dressy (Juniors/Intermediates Only) Business/Interview Attire (Seniors Only) ReFashion (Seniors Only) Semi-Formal to Formal (Seniors Only) Semi-Formal to Formal (Seniors Only)

Natural Fiber Cotton Wool/Mohair (Outfit can be entered in another category as well as natural fiber as long as the fiber content is over 50%.)

Duds to Dazzle DISTRICT CONTEST: Thursday, April 16th 4-H CONNECT: Opens March 20th & Closes April 1st at 12:00 p.m.

Teams can be 3-5 members and categories are Wearable, Non-Wearable, and Accessory/Jewelry. If you are interested in being on a team, please contact Audra Graves.

Fashion Storyboard 4-H CONNECT: Opens March 20th & Closes April 1st at 12:00 p.m.

The following brief serves as the direction for the 2020 Fashion Storyboard. 4-H members should create their Fashion Storyboard around their interpretation of the design brief.

“Game Night”

Gather your friends, make some snack and get ready for Game Night. Do you think about throwback games like Scrabble, Monopoly or Life? Or, modern board games like Catan or Ticket to Ride? Maybe your game night includes Mario Carts and Ms. Pacman. Or maybe you think about games played on a field or a court. Regardless of the game, certainly your Game Night includes strategy, competition and lots of fun. This year be inspired by your favorite game night games.

Categories: Wearable, Accessory, Jewelry, Pet Clothing, Home De cor, Home Furnishings New this year: Boards/entries will be uploaded on 4-H Connect. Entries can be a picture of a physical board or a computer-generated board. Participants may submit only one entry.

Fashion & Interior Design Project Donations The following items are needed to help with the Fashion & Interior Design project. Fashion & Interior Design magazines Fabric samples/swatches (any extra fabric) Buttons, ribbons, etc.

If you have any of these items, please drop them off at the Extension Office.

For more information on these contests, contact Audra Graves at 291-5270.

Upcoming Spring Contests Livestock Judging

We will meet these following dates to get idea of everyone who would like to judge and discuss upcoming practices and contests opportunities. If you can not make these meetings and would like to judge, please call Andy Hart. Petersburg - Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at Petersburg Ag Shop Plainview - Tuesday, March 3rd at 4:00 p.m. at the Hale County Extension Office Abernathy - Wednesday, March 4th at 3:45 p.m. at Abernathy Elementary School in Mrs. Hart’s room LEADER: Andy Hart DISTRICT CONTEST: Friday, April 24th at Texas Tech University 4-H CONNECT: Opens April 6th & Closes April 15th at 12:00 p.m.

Additional contests we plan to attend: Texas Tech Invitational - Lubbock - Saturday, March 28th Plainview 4-H and FFA Invitational - Plainview - Thursday, April 2 Clarendon College Judging Contest - Clarendon - Saturday, April 4 SPC Livestock Judging Contest - Levelland - Friday, April 17

Grass ID and Soil Judging WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday at Estacado Junior High School TIME: Tuesday: Soil Judging at 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Grass ID at 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Grass ID at 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Soil Judging at 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. LEADER: Beverly Wall, 774-1040 DISTRICT CONTEST: Grass ID - Monday, April 27th at First Baptist Church in Littlefield 4-H CONNECT: Grass ID - Opens April 1st & Closes April 15th at 12:00 p.m.

Educational Presentation, Public Speaking, and Share-the-Fun LEADER: Audra Graves COUNTY CONTEST: Monday, April 6th COUNTY ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, March 23rd at 12:00 p.m. https://hale.agrilife.org/4-h/county-roundup/ DISTRICT CONTEST: Monday, April 27th at First Baptist Church in Littlefield 4-H CONNECT: Opens April 1st & Closes April 15th at 12:00 p.m.

Entomology ID The first practice will be after Spring Break. If you are interested in competing on a team, call Extension Office to get your name on the list. LEADER: Blayne Reed DISTRICT CONTEST: Monday, April 27th at First Baptist Church in Littlefield 4-H CONNECT: Opens April 1st & Closes April 15th at 12:00 p.m.

Horse Judging WHEN: Every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Coronado Junior High School LEADER: Kelley Bozeman, 774-0343 DISTRICT CONTEST: Friday, April 17th at West Texas A&M University 4-H CONNECT: Opens March 20th & Closes April 1st by 12:00 p.m.

Photography WHEN: TBA at Hale County Extension Office LEADER: Connie Burnett COUNTY CONTEST: Photos due by March 11th at 12:00 p.m. to audra.graves@ag.tamu.edu 4-H CONNECT: Opens March 13th & Closes March 25th at 12:00 p.m.

For more information on these contests, contact Audra Graves at 291-5270.

4-H Livestock Projects, Reminders & Results

If you have any questions or need any assistance with your livestock projects, please contact Andy Hart at 806-291-5270.

Excused Absences for School for Livestock Shows

Parents/Guardians are responsible for sending specific dates of each exhibitor missing school by the deadline to Audrey Gloyna (audrey.gloyna@ag.tamu.edu).

If no dates are received by the deadline, no excuse letter will be sent to the schools.

Show Deadline

Austin Monday, March 9th

Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador WHEN & WHERE: Texas A&M-Kingsville Monday, June 22nd to Thursday, June 25th Texas Tech University/West Texas A&M University Monday, July 13th to Thursday, July 16th Texas A&M-College Station Monday, July 20th to Thursday, July 23rd COST: $250

Selection Criteria: *Senior age 4-H youth who have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects *Students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production *Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others *Top 25% class rank

Application Process: *Applicant goes to https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9knd7h0VXkbNKB *Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising CEA *CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey *A selection committee will review the applications and accept 25 participants per short course

Applications are due Friday, May 1st.

Graden Allen

Reserve Breed Champion

American Steer

Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

Sydney Miller

4th Overall Berkshire Gilt

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Brenna Lewis

3rd Overall Poland China Gilt

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Cash Martin

Reserve Breed Champion Chester Gilt

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Bryleigh Beyers

Breed Champion Spot Barrow

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Stetson Lewis

Breed Champion Chester Gilt

Texas’ Elite Showcase

$10,000 Scholarship

Kelton Carver

2nd place Simbrah Steer

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Jentry Chisum

3rd place Other Cross Steer

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Reese Huffaker

2nd place White Cross Barrow

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Cash Martin

1st place Dark Cross Barrow

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Samuel Carver

3rd place Duroc Barrow

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Landry Miller

2nd place Chester Gilt

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Dog Obedience Classes WHEN: Saturday, March 7th at 11:00 a.m. at YMCA Multi-Purpose Room COST: $35 for 4-H members

Please bring your dog to the registration and orientation meeting. Class will begin immediately following orientation. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and current on shots. This is a six-week course meeting one hour each week. For more information, contact Regina Edwards at 445-2736.

Mandatory Shooting Sports Safety Meeting-Archery, Rifle, Shotgun Running Water Draw Shooting Sports Club will hold safety meetings for all new and returning shooting sports members. Everyone must attend - Parents must be present.

Each discipline has a fee. It will be due at the time of the meeting and is based per family. Archery-$40 for first shooter & $20 per additional shooter Shotgun-$40 for first shooter & $20 per additional shooter

Contact Priscilla Hooper at 292-8124 or Dina Schur at 774-7615 for questions.

Rifle PRACTICES: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Woodman of the World Building, Hale Center March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4 (11th as extra) LEADER: David Hooper, 292-8981 DISTRICT CONTEST: Saturday, April 18th at SPC Law Enforcement Building in Levelland 4-H CONNECT: Opens March 20th & Closes April 1st at 12:00 p.m. District Fees due by March 14th

Archery SAFETY MEETING: Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office PRACTICES: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Ollie Liner Center March 26 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14 LEADER: Priscilla Hooper, 292-8124 DISTRICT CONTEST: Saturday, May 16th at Floyd County Friends Unity Center in Lockney 4-H CONNECT: Opens April 24th & Closes April 29th at 12:00 p.m. District Fees due by April 23rd

Shotgun SAFETY MEETING: Tuesday, April 14th at 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Office PRACTICES: Seniors at 2:00 p.m. | Juniors & Intermediates at 3:00 p.m. April 19, 26 May 3, 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21 LEADER: Dina Schur, 774-7615 DISTRICT CONTEST: Friday, June 26th in Garza County & Saturday, June 27th in Gaines County 4-H CONNECT: Opens June 1st & Closes June 17th at 12:00 p.m.

Day Trip to Hereford/Umbarger Area Chairmen: Hagen & Colson Pate

Saturday, March 21st

Due to the distance of this trip, all Clover Kids and 4-Hers must be accompanied by an adult family member. Excellent photography opportunities!

- 10:00 a.m. - Italian POW Camp Chapel | 104 County Road 507 (Near Hereford) St. Mary’s Catholic Church | 22830 Pondseta Road in Umbarger

The Italian POWs painted murals in St. Mary’s. The church will provide a tour of the church. Cost: For tour, cash donation or non-perishable food items for food pantry. The church provide a historical

book of the POW camp and church for $25.00 and a picture book for $10.00

- Rafter G BBQ | 25390 Storey Street in Umbarger Bring money for meal | Food & Nutrition Project

- Buffalo Lake Wildlife Refuge | 28320 FM 168 (Near Umbarger) Birding Expedition: Bring your binoculars | Wildlife & Fisheries & Photography Projects

For more information, contact Beverly Wall at 774-1040 or Derrick Pate at 549-8699.

Hale County Extension Office 225 Broadway Street, Suite 6

Plainview, TX 79072 Phone: (806) 291-5270

Fax: (806) 291-5266 hale.agrilife.org

If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Audra Graves or Andy Hart at the Hale County Extension

Office at least two weeks prior to the program or event.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

Audra Graves, CEA-4-H

Andy Hart, CEA-Ag/NR

March 2020 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3:40 p.m.-Abernathy Clover Kids 5:30 p.m.-Tour of The Cottage Boutique 6:00 p.m.-Petersburg Club

3 3:30 p.m.-Abernathy Clover Kids 4:00 p.m.-Livestock Judging in Plainview 5:00 p.m.-Horse Judging 6:00 p.m.-Soil Judging 6:30 p.m.-Grass ID

4 3:45 p.m.-Livestock Judging in Abernathy

5 5:00 p.m.-Grass ID 5:30 p.m.-Soil Judging 6:00 p.m.-Interior Design

6 7 8:00 a.m.-Rifle 1:00 p.m.-Rifle

8 9 6:00 p.m.-Plainview Clover Kids 6:30 p.m.-Plainview County Fashion Show Entries due at 12:00 p.m. Austin Excused Absences due to Audrey Gloyna

10 5:00 p.m.-Horse Judging 6:00 p.m.-Soil Judging 6:30 p.m.-Grass ID

11 County Photography Photos due at 12:00 p.m.

12 5:00 p.m.-Grass ID 5:30 p.m.-Soil Judging 6:30 p.m.-Horse Club 7:00 p.m.-Archery Safety Meeting

13 4-H Connect Opens: D. Photography

14 8:00 a.m.-Rifle 1:00 p.m.-Rifle

15 16 17 18 5:30 p.m.-Hale Center

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20 4-H Connect Opens: D. Rifle, Horse Judging, Storyboard, Duds to Dazzle, Fashion Show

21 8:00 a.m.-Rifle 1:00 p.m.-Rifle Day Trip to Hereford/Umbarger Area

22 23 County Roundup Entries due by 4:00 p.m.

24 5:00 p.m.-Horse Judging 6:00 p.m.-Soil Judging 6:30 p.m.-Grass ID

6:00 p.m.-County Fash-ion Show

25 4-H Connect Closes at 12:00 p.m.: D. Photography

26 5:00 p.m.-Grass ID 5:30 p.m.-Soil Judging 6:00 p.m.-Archery

27 28 8:00 a.m.-Rifle 1:00 p.m.-Rifle

29 30 6:30 p.m.-Cotton Center

31 5:00 p.m.-Horse Judging 6:00 p.m.-Soil Judging 6:30 p.m.-Grass ID

County Spring Break

No practices this week!