FRIO COUNTY 4-H TIMES. The official Frio County 4-H Newsletter for Members and Leaders. December 2016 Volume 10 Issue 10

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1 FRIO COUNTY 4-H TIMES The official Frio County 4-H Newsletter for Members and Leaders December 2016 Volume 10 Issue 10 Jaime Lopez 400 S. Pecan Jocelin Villarreal County Extension Agent - Ag Pearsall, Texas County Extension Agent - FCS Frio County Frio County ***ATTENTION*** 2017 COUNTRY STORE ALL entry forms MUST be submitted by 5:00 PM Friday, January 13, Entry Fees are $7.00/Entry (4 entries maximum per child) NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED! For a copy of the Rules go to then go to publications, click on Frio Co. Jr. Livestock Show, then click on Country Store Rules. Annette Kim Breyana ****************************************** FRIO CO. 4-H COUNCIL MEETING TBA Contact the Extension Office or Check Facebook for updates CLUB MEETINGS DILLEY 4-H Date: Monday, December 5, 2016 Place: Dilley Cafetorium Time: 7:00 PM ****************************** MAVERICKS 4-H Date: Sunday, December 11, 2016 Place: Time: 2:00 PM ***************************** CLAYBUSTERS 4-H Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Place: Frio Co. Extension Office Time: 6:00 PM ****************************** PEARSALL 4-H Date: Monday, December 19, 2016 Place: Time: 6:30 PM

DILLEY 4-H NEWS Dilley 4-H Meeting Monday, December 5, 2016 7:00 PM Dilley Cafetorium ***** MAVERICKS 4-H NEWS Sunday, December 11, 2016 2:00 PM ***** CLAYBUSTER 4-H NEWS PEARSALL 4-H NEWS Pearsall

2 DILLEY 4-H NEWS Dilley 4-H Meeting Monday, December 5, :00 PM Dilley Cafetorium ***** MAVERICKS 4-H NEWS Sunday, December 11, :00 PM ***** CLAYBUSTER 4-H NEWS PEARSALL 4-H NEWS Pearsall 4-H Club Meeting Monday, December 19, :30 PM CHINESE CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE Each member is asked to bring (1) $5.00 gifts to the party. The party will begin after the business meeting. Bring a gift to receive a gift. ( 4-H members only. ) CHRISTMAS PARADE Theme: Favorite Christmas Carol The Pearsall 4-H Club will be participating in the Christmas Parade on Claybuster 4-H Meeting Wednesday, December 14, :00 PM Frio Co. Extension Office COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TOY DRIVE Don t forget to bring a NEW toy for a boy & girl for our Toy Drive. Friday, December 16, 2016 If you plan to ride on the float please bring a small bag of candy to throw out to the kids. Decorating Dates: th Tuesday, Dec. 13 th Wednesday, Dec. 14 Thursday, Dec. 15 th 6:30 PM Frio County Extension Office ****************************************** **REMINDER** If you have not attended 3 club meetings prior to the Stock Show, you WILL NOT be able to participate. Make sure you are signing in at every meeting. This is how the Club Mangers keep track. The member must sign him/her self in, not the parent.

REMINDERS SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO TOUR GUIDE The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is looking for enthusiastic, responsible students in grades 8-12 to take part in this unique leadership

If you would like to participate in the tour guide, please contact our office at 830-334-0099. ALL 4-H members participating at the 2017 Frio County Jr.

3 REMINDERS SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO TOUR GUIDE The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is looking for enthusiastic, responsible students in grades 8-12 to take part in this unique leadership opportunity. Tour guides are given the opportunity to educate school children about agriculture and its importance to our daily lives. If you would like to participate in the tour guide, please contact our office at ALL 4-H members participating at the 2017 Frio County Jr. Livestock Show, rd MUST be passing their 3 six weeks. to be able to Participate in the 2017 Frio Co. Junior Livestock Show. ALL 4-H Members MUST also be in good standing (attendance requirements) according to their club s bylaws. rd (3 Six weeks ends on Dec. 16th) PEARSALL CHRISTMAS PARADE DEADLINE to sign up: Monday, December 5, 2017 ***** COUNTY WIDE NEWS RABBIT PROJECT MEETING Tuesday, December 13, :30PM Anyone showing rabbits should attend this meeting. The meeting will cover: Feeding, housing, showmanship and much more. ****** RABBIT VALIDATION Thursday, January 5, 2017 Dilley - 4:00 PM - 6:00PM Dilley Ag Shop Friday, December 16, :00 PM Pick up your applications at City Hall TEXAS 4-H OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP The 2016 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship is now available on our website. Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship can be applied for by any high school senior who has been an active Texas 4-H member for the past 3 of 4 years, a Texas resident, and a US citizen. Applicants must be planning on attending a Texas College or University to be considered for the scholarship. To find the application, rules & guidelines go to: Click on publications, and scroll to the end of the list. Applications are due at the Frio County Extension Office by: Monday, January 23, 2017 Friday, January 6, 2017 Pearsall - 4:00 PM - 6:00PM

PROSPECT SHOWS COASTAL BEND CLASSIC (Steers, Heifers, Lambs & Goats) From the Desk of the Secretary San Patricio County Fairgrounds Sinton, Texas December 2-3, 2016 (361)265-9203

& Goats Sunday, December 4, 2016 Steer, Heifer & Swine Entry Fees: $35/head SCALE & CLIPPER POLICY IF YOU CHECK OUT THE SCALE OR CLIPPERS, YOU MUST RETURN THEM TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE WITHIN 48hrs.

4 PROSPECT SHOWS COASTAL BEND CLASSIC (Steers, Heifers, Lambs & Goats) From the Desk of the Secretary San Patricio County Fairgrounds Sinton, Texas December 2-3, 2016 (361) ****************************************** DIMMIT COUNTY CLASSIC CLINICS & SHOW (Steers, Heifers, Swine, Lambs, & Goats) Carrizo Springs Show Barn December 3-4, 2016 Saturday, December 3, 2016 Lambs & Goats Sunday, December 4, 2016 Steer, Heifer & Swine Entry Fees: $35/head SCALE & CLIPPER POLICY IF YOU CHECK OUT THE SCALE OR CLIPPERS, YOU MUST RETURN THEM TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE WITHIN 48hrs. DUE TO A LIMITED SUPPLY OF EQUIPMENT AND A WAITING LIST, THIS POLICY MUST BE FOLLOWED! ** Our Office will be closed on the following days in December : rd th th December & 30 MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR (830) ***************************************** SEGUIN PROSPECT PIG SHOW Guadalupe Co. Fairgrounds - Seguin, Texas Sunday, December 4, 2016 Entry Fees: $20.00/head if received by Dec. 2nd ***** 2016 BORNE FFA CLASSIC (Steer, Heifer, Lamb, Goat, Swine) Have a Blessed and Safe Christmas Holiday from our family to yours! *** CLOTHING & TEXTILES If anyone is interested in participating in the Fashion Show, Trashion, or Duds to Dazzle Please contact Jocelin at ** Saturday, December 10, 2016 Kendall County Youth Agricultural Center 649 FM Comfort, Tx

**UPCOMING JANUARY EVENTS** FRIO CO. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW BOARD MEETING Wednesday, January 4, 2017 6:00 PM Everyone is welcome to attend! FRIO CO. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW CLEAN- UP DAYS Saturday, January 7, 2017 & Saturday, January 14, 2017 Pearsall Show Barn 8:00 AM -?

LIVESTOCK SHOW January 26-28, 2016 2017 TEXAS 4-H BEEKEEPING ESSAY CONTEST ***IRS FILING DEADLINE*** JANUARY 15, 2017 st August 31 ended the fiscal year for all 4-H clubs and groups in Texas that are

5 **UPCOMING JANUARY EVENTS** FRIO CO. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW BOARD MEETING Wednesday, January 4, :00 PM Everyone is welcome to attend! FRIO CO. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW CLEAN- UP DAYS Saturday, January 7, 2017 & Saturday, January 14, 2017 Pearsall Show Barn 8:00 AM -?? ALL 4-H/FFA exhibitors are expected to attend! FRIO CO. JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW January 26-28, TEXAS 4-H BEEKEEPING ESSAY CONTEST ***IRS FILING DEADLINE*** JANUARY 15, 2017 st August 31 ended the fiscal year for all 4-H clubs and groups in Texas that are under the Texas 4-H Inc umbrella with the end of the fiscal year, comes the requirement for all Texas 4-H Inc clubs and groups to file their annual information return (Form 990N or 990 or 990-EZ). ** CINNAMON CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS RECIPE 3/4 cup applesauce 2- bottles (2.37 oz. Each McCormick Cinnamon Christmas Cookie Cutters Drinking straw Colorful Ribbon Preheat oven to 200. Mix applesauce & cinnamon in small bowl until a smooth ball of dough is formed. Using about 1/4 of the dough at a time, roll dough to 1/4in -1/3in thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap. Peel off top sheet and cut dough into desired shapes with a 2-3 in cookie cutters. Make a hole in the top with straw. Place ornaments on baking sheet and bake 2 ½ hours. Let Cool. Insert ribbon through holes and tie to hang. The house will smell great! DEADLINE: Friday, January 27, 2017 This year s topic : How can MP3 (Managed Pollinator Protection Plan) more effectively protect honey bees from pesticide exposure? st 1 place: $300 nd 2 place: $200 rd 3 place: $100 For More Info Call : 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. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

FRIO COUNTY 4-H TIMES

FRIO COUNTY 4-H TIMES The official Frio County 4-H Newsletter for Members and Leaders January 2017 HAPPY NEW YEAR Volume 1 Issue 1 http://frio.agrilife.org Jaime Lopez 400 S. Pecan Jocelin Villarreal County