1 Inside this issue: CLUB Information 2 Quality Counts 2 One Day 4-H 3 Food Show 4 Recordbook 5 Shooting Sports 5 Sewing Project 5 4-H Banquet 6 Member Recognition 7 Wildlife & Fisheries 8 Junior Master Gardening 8 Dog Project 8 Livestock Judging 9 Leathercrafting 9 Heifer Info 9 Livestock App 10 Livestock Clinics 10 Prospect Shows 10 Lamb & Goat 11 Swine 11 Poultry 12-13 Double Trouble 14 Calf Scramble 15 Community Service 15 Rabbit 16 Co. Fair Prospect Show 16 Judson Prospect Show 17 Medina County Fair 18 A.C.L.S. Schedule 19 September 2015 ATASCOSA 4-H NEWSLETTER Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 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. We will seek to provide reasonable accommodation for all persons with disabilities for this meeting. We request that you contact the Atascosa County Extension Service twelve days (12) prior to the event at (830) 769-3066 or as soon as possible to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that you require. 4‐H is a “learn by doing” youth education program for children 9 to 19. It promotes positive values, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. An afϐiliated program, Clover Kids, is available in some areas for children 5 to 7 (K to 2). Through 4‐H and the opportunities it provides, 4‐H members have the ability to par‐ ticipate in many events and activities, as well as apply for schol‐ arships, travel the country, and meet new friends. What is 4‐HConnect? 4HConnect is a web‐based system used to enroll youth and accept applications for adults in the Texas 4‐H Youth Develop‐ ment Program. It is also the only system Atascosa 4‐H uses for registra‐ tion and keeping mailing list and contact information current. Please be sure to update it as needed. Once registered, you will receive the Atasco‐ sa 4‐H newsletter every month in the mail. How much does it cost? 4‐H has a participation costs of $20 (before No‐ vember 1st of each year) to $25 (November 1st and after) to join. Some projects might cost something to get started—like, if you want to do pho‐ tography, you’ll need a camera and money to get pictures developed. Reg‐ istered adult volunteers are charged $5.00 annually. What about your parents or guardians? The Texas 4‐H Youth Develop‐ ment Program relies heavily on volunteers to reach more youth, lead edu‐ cational programs, coordinate activities, and manage clubs and groups. There are several roles a volunteer can serve which work with personal and family schedules, areas of expertise, and amount of time a volunteer is willing to contribute. County Extension Agents provide support to vol‐ unteers through training, curriculum resources, and opportunities to be engaged as a volunteer. Your parents don’t have to become 4‐H lead‐ ers/volunteers when you join 4‐H, but there are lots of ways they can help. Adults should only register on 4‐H Connect when volunteering with‐ in the group in leadership positions and when planning to chaper‐ one/drive 4‐H youth (other than their own) to any event. 1003 Oak Street Jourdanton, TX 78026 (830) 769-3066 [email protected]atascosa.agrilife.org
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. We will seek to provide reasonable accommodation for all persons with disabilities for this meeting. We request that you contact the Atascosa County Extension Service twelve days (12) prior to the event at (830) 769-3066 or as soon as possible to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that you require.
4‐Hisa“learnbydoing”youtheducationprogramforchildren9 to 19. It promotes positive values, social responsibility, andlifelonglearning.Anaf iliatedprogram,CloverKids,isavailableinsomeareasforchildren5to7(Kto2).Through4‐Handtheopportunitiesitprovides,4‐Hmembershavetheabilitytopar‐ticipateinmanyeventsandactivities,aswellasapplyforschol‐arships,travelthecountry,andmeetnewfriends.
What is4‐HConnect? 4HConnect is aweb‐based systemused to enrollyouthandacceptapplicationsforadultsintheTexas4‐HYouthDevelop‐mentProgram.ItisalsotheonlysystemAtascosa4‐Husesforregistra‐tionandkeepingmailinglistandcontactinformationcurrent. Pleasebesuretoupdateitasneeded.Onceregistered,youwillreceivetheAtasco‐sa4‐Hnewslettereverymonthinthemail.
Howmuchdoesitcost?4‐Hhasaparticipationcostsof$20(beforeNo‐vember1stofeachyear) to$25(November1standafter) to join.Someprojectsmightcostsomethingtogetstarted—like,ifyouwanttodopho‐tography,you’llneedacameraandmoneytogetpicturesdeveloped.Reg‐isteredadultvolunteersarecharged$5.00annually.
Whataboutyourparentsorguardians?TheTexas4‐HYouthDevelop‐mentProgramreliesheavilyonvolunteerstoreachmoreyouth,leadedu‐cational programs, coordinate activities, and manage clubs and groups.Thereareseveralrolesavolunteercanservewhichworkwithpersonalandfamilyschedules,areasofexpertise,andamountoftimeavolunteeriswillingtocontribute.CountyExtensionAgentsprovidesupporttovol‐unteers through training, curriculum resources, andopportunities tobeengaged as a volunteer. Your parents don’t have to become 4‐H lead‐ers/volunteers when you join 4‐H, but there are lots of ways they canhelp.Adultsshouldonlyregisteron4‐HConnectwhenvolunteeringwith‐in the group in leadership positions and when planning to chaper‐one/drive4‐Hyouth(otherthantheirown)toanyevent.
Veri icationofQualityCountsisanaturalextensionofthisefforttodemonstratethat4‐HandFFAyouthhaveabaseknowledgeoftheprinciplesofqualityassuranceandgoodmoralcharacter.
Nowand in thenear futuremany localandmajor livestockshowswill require thatayouthexhibitordemonstratethisbaseknowledgebytakingtheonlineQualityCountsVeri icationtestandobtainingaVeri icationNumber.
If you would like to join in the planning of this year’s county
4-H Food Show and Food Forum, the Food Task Force will meet
Sept. 9th at 6 pm at Coastal Bend College.
Everyone is welcome to attend! ********************** The 2016 Texas 4-H Food theme this year is… “Picnic Perfect”
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Sewing Project
The Sewing Group will meet on Saturday, September 19th at Community Bible Chapel, 1176 West Oaklawn in Pleasanton from 9:00a.m. to noon. We have three sewing machines in the office available for use. If you do not own one at this me, you may borrow one of ours. Dru Benavides is the Agent and Paula White is the Project Leader. Please call the office for more in‐forma on. You must R.S.V.P. the prior week for the mee ngs.
***4-H Recordbook System Change Reminder*** The system we have been using for Recordbooks, 4hreports, will be
turned off on October 31, 2015. If you have prior years information stored on this system, you will need to print a hard copy as this infor-
mation will disappear when the system is turned off.
2015 State Recordbook Contest Results Congrats to our Senior Competitors
Rebekah Wagner – Swine –3rd Place
Travis Bonner –Beef– 4th Place
Chloe Jackson –Companion Animal– 6th Place
2015 Dist. 12 4‐H Shoo ng Sports Coach’s Cer fica on Workshop – Cotulla, Tx.
The next District 12 4‐H Shoo ng Sports Coach’s Cer fica on training has been scheduled for September 26‐27, 2015 at the Chaparral Wildlife Management Area on Farm/Ranch Road 133 between Artesia Wells (La Salle County) and Ca‐tarina (Dimmit County). This event is open to any/all registered and screened 4‐H volunteers (age 21 and older) wish‐ing to become cer fied to lead a shoo ng sports program in one of the following four disciplines: Rifle, Pistol, Shot‐gun, or Archery.
There are three addi onal opportuni es for a ending this training with specific registra on fees for each. However, there are limita‐ons for each. The specific alterna ves and applicable fees are as follows:
Coach’s Assistant (Adult) – Adults age 18‐20 will be candidates for a Coach’s Assistant cer fica on ($150 registra‐ on fee). This will transi on into a Cer fied Coach when they reach 21 years of age with no addi onal training require‐ments.
Coach’s Assistant (Youth) – Youth age 14‐18 who must be accompanied by a previously cer fied coach ($150 regis‐tra on fee), this op on must include the following par cipant as well.
Previously Cer fied Coach (Adult) – Adult age 21 and older must register ($75) and a end the cer fica on with the registered youth interested in the “Coach’s Assistant (Youth)” op on. The Previously Cer fied Coach will not receive any type of cer fica on for their a endance. Fees are to cover program costs.
Volunteers can only receive cer fica on in one discipline per workshop. Registra on for this event will open on 4‐H Connect on Au‐gust 15th and close on September 17. Please keep in mind that while this is being hosted in and by Dis‐trict 12, it is open statewide. The registra on fee of $150 includes program costs, some meals, and materials. One im‐portant factor to keep in mind and share with volunteers are the lodging limita ons. Due to the demand/supply of hotel rooms in Cotulla & Carrizo Springs areas by oil field work‐ers, there is a limited supply.
The training will begin early on Saturday, September 26th and conclude late a ernoon on Sunday, September 27th. An‐yone wishing to receive cer fica on must a end the en re workshop (beginning to end) and successfully complete the wri en examina on in or‐der to be considered for cer fica on.
Lodging: As a courtesy to par cipants, a block of rooms have been reserved at the La Quinta Inn & Suites in Cotulla at a rate of $89/day + tax through Sep. 15th. Call 830‐879‐2200 and ask for Group Reserva ons (Group ID: D12‐4H). Reg‐istra on does not in‐clude lodging for any par cipants, including agents.
Special No ce: If anyone a ending this workshop should need any type of accommoda on to par cipate in this pro‐gram or have ques ons about the physical access provided, please contact Luis Saldaña (956‐968‐5581) or Dale Rankin at 830‐769‐3066
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2014—2015 Atascosa 4-H Acheivement
Banquet
Silver Star Award Winners:
Derek Scharmann & Madison Lutz
Mother of the Year:
Stephanie Rankin
Gold Star
Winner:
Ethan Ayala
Glenn Weigang Memorial Scholarship Recipient:
Jordan Rankin
Bronze Star Award Winners:
Taylor Fojtik & Kenley Everett
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Atascosa 4-H Newsletter
Congrats to Poteet 4-H member
Taylor Fojtik! Her submission was a 1st Place Division Blue Ribbon
Winner in the Details and Macro category for the District 5 AE4-HA Photography Contest.
A.C.E.E. club had a great showing at the State Horse Show this July!!
**Baily Burkholder – 2nd Cutting **Cash Fretwell – 3rd Break Away Roping, 7th Calf Roping and 10th in Team Roping **Kirby McNeill- 7th in Poles and 14th in Barrels
The State Games were held in San Antonio, TX on July 13th through 18th. We had some great competitors from Atascosa County. Great job shooters! Listed are top 10 or better placements.
Jake Hamm – 8th S1/S2 American HOA 200 Bird Sporting
Kasen Boyd – 2nd Junior American Skeet, 5th Jun-ior American SC 100 Bird Sporting, 8th Junior Shotgun Shootout, 6th in Junior American HOA 100 Bird Sporting, 8th Junior SSO 250 Bird Sporting, 6th Junior American HOA 100 Bird Sporting
Montgomery Cain- 3rd Junior American HOA 100 Bird Sporting, 7th JRWB 50 Bird Whizbang, 7th Junior SSO 250 Bird Sporting, 7th Junior Gun-smoke 350 Bird Sporting, 10th Junior American
STATE SHOTGUN RESULTS
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Pictured with Commissioner Gillespie, Comm. Torrans, County Judge Bob Hurley, Comm. Ogden and Comm. Carroll are Dru Benavides, F.C.S. County Agent, Holden Hagen, Council Officer behind him Caitlyn Nieschwitz, Council Officer, Madilyn Vick, Jr. Ambassador, Kenley Everett, Jr. Ambassador, Kendall Hagen, Council Officer , Stayton Hagen, Council Officer , Hannah Ward, Council Officer/Ambassador, Travis Bon-ner, Council Officer/Ambassador, Mason Vick, Council Officer/Jr. Ambassador, Ethan Ayala, Council Officer/Ambassador, Derek Scharmann, Council Officer/Jr. Ambassador and Michelle Pfeil, 4-H Assistant.
4-H Interpretation at Commissioner’s Court August 10, 2015
New Project Group Announcement: 4-H Wildlife and Fisheries
Mr. Rankin will be holding a mee ng for the new Wildlife and Fisheries group on September 21st at 5:30 pm in the Ex‐tension Office. This group will explore topics such as wildlife biology, ecology, habitat management and proper recrea‐onal use. Ac vi es range from observa on and simple
iden fica on to management processes and the ethics of stewardship. All interested individuals are invited to join!
Dog Project will meet September 3rd and 17th and will be holding a Responsible Dog Ownership Day booth outside of TSC on Septem-ber 19th. We will be fundraising for a new K9 or a vest for Jour-danton K9. Not sure at this point which one. Our meetings are held at the Poteet Rotary Building on the Strawberry Festival Grounds.
Meeting Dates & Time: September 10th and 24th
6:00 p.m. Location:
Atascosa Extension Office
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Are you interested in learning the craft of Leatherworking? We have a volunteer will-ing to lead a project group in this area. We will first need to evaluate the interest within Atascosa 4-H members. If this is something that you would like to learn about please, or have any questions, let us know by calling the office (830) 769-3066 or e-mailing agent Rankin at [email protected]. Please provide the member name, club, con-tact information.
"Livestock Judging" Now Offered as a Project!!”
- Dr. Chris Boleman
One project we have added to this year’s project list is “Livestock Judging.” This is a decision I have been kicking around for a couple of years and over the years, I have solicited feedback from several people. In mak-ing this decision, I considered the number of youth in-volved in this project and the amount of time they dedi-cate to it. Because "Livestock Judging" encompasses several different livestock projects, youth select individ-ual livestock projects and this has caused some confu-sion over the years. Therefore, we have added a pro-ject area entitled "Livestock Judging" for 2015-2016 to allow youth to select this pro-ject area.
The Atascosa 4-H Livestock Judging Group will begin practicing on Wednesday
September 23, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Capital Farm Credit
in Jourdanton.
Heifer Exhibitor Information All new Heifer 4‐H projects ready for exhibition in the upcoming 2016 Major Shows must be assigned Unique Identification Numbers. If heifers were validated last year and ownership has not changed, they do not have to be validated again. The cost is $11.00 per heifer validation due at the Extension office by September 11, 2015. Please bring your registration papers, we will need to color scan your Registration papers at that time (must be done prior to validation). Validation will be held at the Atascosa County Livestock Showgrounds on Monday, October 19, 2015. Exhibitors & parent must be present.
Heifer U.I.N. Order Form—Deadline September 11, 2015
September 5‐6, 2015 ‐ Re‐gion 5— TCCA‐HEIFER‐STEER; Lone Star Classic A, B, C, & D ‐ Lavaca Co. Expo, Hallettsville; Con‐tact: Daniel Boatright, 830‐203‐0627
September 6, 2015‐ Region 5—TCCA‐HEIFER
Fayette Co. Fair A, B, & C, Fayette Co. Fair‐grounds, La Grange; Contact: Fayette Co. Fair, 979‐250‐1813
September 10‐19, 2015 ‐ Region 1—TCCA‐TCLA‐TCMGA‐TCPA‐HEIFER‐STEER‐LAMB‐GOAT‐PIG
West Texas Fair & Rodeo A & B, ( Steer, Pig, & Goat A Only ); Taylor Co. Expo Center, Abilene
Contact: Taylor Co. Expo Center, (325) 677‐4376
September 19‐20, 2015‐ Region 5—TCCA‐TCLA‐TCPA‐TCMGA‐HEIFER‐STEER‐LAMB‐PIG‐GOAT
South Texas Series; Cactus Country Classic A, B, C, & D; JK Northway Expo Center, Kingsville
Contact: Tracy Beadle 361‐296‐466
Livestock Project Clinics in September Location: A.C.L.S. Showgrounds
Lamb and Goat Clinic Beef Clinic
Wed., September 16th Wed., September 30th
6:00pm 6:30pm
4-H Livestock Record App Now Available for download (free) on the iTunes AppStore. Do you agonize over 4-H record keeping? Now you can organize your market livestock project infor-mation on your iPhone or iPad and send customized reports right to your email inbox. Track your 4-H’ers and their individual livestock project animals Track participation in events, meetings, shows, contests and more Record animal weights, feed, and health and monitor average daily gains Enter project income, expenses, and assets to generate financial statements Use photos to customize each 4-H’er and animal Export reports to analyze in spreadsheets, cre-ate graphs, or use in your state or local 4-H record keeping forms Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Tractor Sup-ply Company, National 4-H Council brings you this easy, flexible way to keep all your 4-H market live-stock records all together in one place. So stop writing animal weights on feed sacks and trying to re-create records from calendars, check-books and faded receipts. There’s a better way!
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Lamb and Goat Validation will take place on Wednesday, October 21, and
Monday, October 26, 2015 from 4:00 to 5:30p.m. at the
Jourdanton High School Ag Farm.
Swine Tag Orders for the Major Livestock Shows should be sub-mitted by September 11, 2015 to the Atascosa County Extension office. The cost is $11.00 per tag. ALL SAN ANGELO GILTS MUST BE STATE VALIDATED. Purebred gilts and CTBR Swine Validation will take place in November. County only tags are paid at validation.
Visit the Texas Pork Producers Texas Sales Trail for a Complete listing of Sales around the State http://texaspork.org/
Sanchez Family Swine Swine Available Private Treaty Contact Leanard Sanchez for more info (210) 415-7316 Trimmer Family Swine (Spots) Contact by call or text Darren Trimmer (210) 837-0260 [email protected] Wagner Family Genetics 2771 Coble Rd. Poteet, TX 78065 Shelby Sessions 713-253-0542 Morgan Wagner 830-480-8028 WFG Farm Sale Poteet, TX Sept. 18-20, 2015 Ring of Success Levelland, TX October 2-4 Major League Pig Sale Snyder, TX October 17-18 Fall Classic Duncan, OK Nov. 19-21
Powell Livestock September 5, 2015 9:00 a.m. Josh, LeeAnn, Jaxson & Jacob Powell 13053 FM 536 Pleasanton, TX 78064 [email protected] Josh 830-214-4138 Jack 210-336-4091 Hefffernan Genetics September 12, 2015 6 pm viewing. 885 Yow Road Poteet Texas 78065 Scott Heffernan - 830-742-7540 (h) 830-570-7540 (c) - [email protected] Jason Roane September 12, 9:00 a.m. Campbelton Texas 3730 South Alternate 281 (210) 508-5960
Member Name__________________________Second Member___________________________
Total Major Tags# _____ @ $11.00 each = $_________
State Swine Validation Order Form—Deadline September 11, 2015
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Poultry News
**Atascosa County Broiler orders are due September 11, 2015. The cost is $1.70 per bird and purchased in multiples of 25 per family. Orders must be paid in full before due date. De-livery is expected to be around the 1st or 2nd of December
**San Antonio, Houston and Star of Texas broiler orders are due Friday September 18, 2015 . The cost of each major poult is $1.25. Each exhibitor must order 25, 50 or 75 birds.
No turkey toms for 2016 youth market poultry shows ... Dear Atascosa County 4-H Turkey Project Participants, Due to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the Midwest United States in the spring of 2015, the supply of turkey poults for youth market poultry shows in Texas has been disrupted. Orders for tur-key poults through the Department of Poultry Science at Texas A&M Uni-versity for delivery in November, 2015 for the 2016 major livestock shows and local and county shows ordering simultaneously will consist of hen poults only. Therefore, there will not be a turkey tom division at the 2016 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, or Rodeo Austin poultry shows. We have already informed the management of each show about the lack of turkey toms, and are working closely with them to ensure a market turkey division remains a part of each show. We apologize for not being able to supply turkey toms, but circum-stances beyond our control have led to this situation. We are thankful to our poultry industry partners for helping the youth livestock programs of Texas by providing turkey poults for many years, and we are appreciative of their continued support to provide us with turkey hens during this time of short supplies. Provided no additional outbreaks of avian influenza occur in the United States that would cause continued losses to the poultry industry, we hope things will return to normal for 2017. Since this news comes to us after many county agents and teachers have already submitted their turkey orders, we are willing to make changes to orders and process refunds for those wanting to reduce or cancel their orders. We ask for your patience as we work through this process.
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County Broiler Order Form—Deadline September 11, 2015
Attention 4-H Members and Volunteers Community Service & Leadership Opportunities Available!!
Atascosa4‐HFundraiserDoubleTroubleSteer&HeiferProspectShow*BeltBucklesponsorsneeded‐$250,$125,$50or$25.*4‐HersandAdultsneededstartingFriday,November6thandSaturday,November7thforear‐lyregistration,ringman,setup,cleanup,andconcessionstand.* Items needed for concession stand are drinks‐(sodas, water, Gatorade), squeeze bottles ofmayoandmustard,picante sauce,#10 cansofChili&NachoCheese, candy,pickles (sliced&whole) cups, plates, paper towels or napkins, homemade baked good (cut & individuallywrapped)chips(individualbags,fritos&nachochips),andetc.,itemscanbedroppedattheex‐tensionof icebeforeorbyNovember5th
Calf Scramble Those interested in par cipa ng at one of the upcoming Calf Scram‐bles should submit the following informa on to the Extension Office in person, mail or email by September 15th.
Calf Scramble Selection Form – Deadline September 15, 2015
12:00 p.m. (was 2pm) Classify Lambs – NOTE TIME CHANGE
Following Poultry Show (was around 2:30) Judge Market Lambs
Following Lamb Show (was 10:30am) Sheep Skillathon – NOTE TIME CHANGE
10:00 p.m. Facilities Closed
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13
7:00 a.m. Grounds Open and Animals may begin arriving
7:00 a.m. Rabbits arrive and Sift begins
8:00 a.m. All Rabbits in place and in line on show grounds
9:00 a.m. Deadline to sign up for Rabbit Showmanship
Following Rabbit Sift Judge Rabbits
8:30 a.m. (was 9am) Deadline for Goats to arrive and be in assigned pens – NOTE TIME CHANGE
9:00 a.m. (was 10am) Weigh Goats – NOTE TIME CHANGE
After Goat weigh in Check Breeding Goat papers
Following Rabbit show Judge Goats (market then breeding)
Following Goat Show (was 10:30am) Goat Skillathon – NOTE TIME CHANGE
10:00 a.m. (was 11am) Deadline for Hogs to be in place and in assigned pens – NOTE TIME CHANGE
11:00 a.m. (was 1pm) Weigh Hogs – NOTE TIME CHANGE
After Market Hog Weigh-in Check Breeding Hog papers
10:00p.m. Facilities Closed
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14
7:00 a.m. Grounds Open and Animals may begin arriving
8:00 A.M. Judge Hogs (market then breeding)
11:00 a.m. Deadline for cattle to be in place and in assigned stalls
3:00 p.m. Weigh, sift and classify Steers by show order
After steer weigh in Check Breeding Beef papers
5:30 p.m. Beef & Swine Skillathon
9:00 p.m. Deadline to remove Ag. Mechanics
10:00 p.m. Facilities Closed
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
10:00 a.m. (was 8am) Judge Beef Cattle (market then breeding) – NOTE TIME CHANGE
10:00 a.m. Deadline to remove Ag. Mechanics
1:00 p.m. Deadline to let Ag. Teachers or 4-H Club Leaders know which project you will be selling
3:00 p.m. Set up for Auction-all exhibitors who are selling a project participate
5:00 p.m. Sign up for judging contest
5:30 p.m. Judging Contest
10:00 p.m. Facilities Closed
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
9:00 a.m. Buyer Registration Area Opens
10:30 a.m. Line up for Parade of Champions
11:00 a.m. Buyer Hospitality Area Opens
11:00 a.m. Parade of Champions
1:00 p.m. Auction Sale Begins-All Grand and Reserve Grand Champion animals and exhibitors must walk through the sale ring. All other exhibitors must walk through sale ring and walking your animals is optional.
RELEASE of ANIMALS: All non-placing entries will be released following their respective judging.
SHOWMANSHIP - You must show your own animal in order to compete in the Showmanship Contest. Showmanship will be conducted during each show with a call back of individuals at the conclusion of each species. Division Showmanship Awards will be awarded in Junior and Senior divisions.
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The staff of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office– Atascosa County would like to sincerely apologize to Mrs. Bonner, Lytle 4-H Club Manager and All the wonderful 4-H Members in the group. We “Oops’ed” and omitted their banquet photo from the group photos (page 6) on the printed copy of the September 2015 newsletter. It was a most embarrassing oversight on our part. We hope you all know how much we value your involvement in our program. Again, our sincerest apologies!! We plan to put this page in the October issue of the 4-H newsletter.
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Atascosa County Fair Rules
General Rules
Home Arts Division Here are the general rules for Baked Goods, Canned & Preserved, Wine, Cra s, Photography and Fine Arts Compe on.
• 1. ALL entries will be accepted at the Rotary Pavilion (Orange Building) at the Poteet Strawberry Fes val grounds on Saturday, October 4, 2014 8 a.m. un l 10 a.m. only. Some items will be accepted early (Friday, 4:30 ‐ 6 p.m.) as noted in Special Rules.
• 2. Exhibits will close at 10 a.m. and remain closed un l judging is completed (approximately 1:30 p.m.
• 3. No entry fee is required. Exhibitors from surrounding coun es may enter.
• 4. All items entered must be work of exhibitor and handmade/homemade.
• 5. Entries must not have been previously entered in the Atascosa County Fair compe on.
• 6. Only one entry per category.
• 7. Each contestant MUST make his or her own decision regarding which category to enter. (Any item for which there is a category CANNOT be placed in the Miscellaneous category.)
• 8. The Home Arts Division Commi ee reserves the right to combine or expand categories.
• 9. Place ribbons, along with Grand and Reserve Rose es, will be awarded.
• 10. Ribbons are to be picked up on Sunday, 2:00‐3:30 p.m.
• 11. Any ribbons or items not picked up by 3:30 p.m. on Sunday will be taken to the County Extension Office, 830‐769‐3066, in Jourdanton by Wednesday.
• 12. The Atascosa County Fair Associa on accepts no responsibility of any degree for any item entered into Atascosa County Fair compe on.
Please: Rules MUST be followed (size of pictures, jars, quilts or photos; number of items; food covers for sanita on; suitable for hanging, etc.) Failure to abide by rules is reason for disqualifica on.
FINE ARTS SHOW
I. CANVAS
• Acrylic
• Oil
• Watercolor
• Miscellaneous
II. PAPER
• Black & White
• Color
• Mixed Media
• Watercolor
• Miscellaneous
III. SCULPTURE
FIVE AGE GROUPS:
• Adult
• High School
(Grades 9‐12)
• Junior High School
(Grades 7‐8)
• Intermediate School
(Grades 5‐6)
• Elementary School
(Grades 4 & Under)
Schools will hold preliminary judging.
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Special Rules (General Rules also apply)
• 1. Art work will be accepted for hanging 4:30 ‐ 6 p.m. Friday and 8‐10 a.m. only on Saturday.
• 2. All art work MUST be wired and suitable for hanging. Frames are not required.
• 4. Entries will be displayed Saturday and Sunday.
• 5. All entries and ribbons are to be picked up 2:00‐3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
HOMEMADE WINE SHOW
Class A – Mustang Grape ‐ dry
Class B – Mustang Grape ‐
sweet
Class C – Red and White ‐ sweet
Class D – Red & White ‐ dry
Class E – Rosé
Class F – Dessert ‐ sweet
Class G – Fruit/Berry
Class H – Novelty & Sparkling
Special RulesGeneral Rules also apply) • Contestant must be 21 years of age.
• Wine entries must be in a 750 ml. glass bo le. (Standard wine bo le).
• Appropriate corks and caps are to be used.
• Each bo le MUST have a list of EXACT ingredients. (Do not tape to bo le).
• If entry requires chilling, contestant must provide his/her own ice bucket and ice.
• Wines will be opened and tasted by judges.
• All wines will be displayed Saturday and Sunday.
• Wine and ribbons are to be picked up between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday as they cannot be sold.
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
I. People (Black/White, Color)
II. Animals (Black/White, Color)
III. Scenery (Black/White, Color)
IV. Special Effects (Any
manipula on of Image
including: computer,
painted graphics, etc.)
V. Miscellaneous (Black/White,
Color)
THREE AGE DIVISIONS:
Adult
High School (age 14 to 18)
Junior (age 14 & Under)
Special Rules (General Rules also apply)
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• 2. Entries MUST be ma ed (NO frames).
• 3. Entries MUST be suitable for hanging.
• 4. Photos will be displayed Saturday and Sunday.
• 5. Photos and ribbons are to be picked up between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
BAKED FOODS SHOW
Class A ‐ Pies
1. Fruit
2. Nut
3. Miscellaneous
Class B ‐ Cakes
1. Layer/Sheet
2. Pound/Bundt
3. Decorated
4. Miscellaneous
Class C Yeast Breads
1. Tradi onal
2. Sweet
3. Miscellaneous
Class D ‐ Cookies (1 dozen)
1. Drop
2. Refrigerator
3. Rolled
4. Bar
5. Brownies
6. Miscellaneous
Class E ‐ Candies (1 dozen)
1. Drop
2. Divinity
3. Fudge
4. Praline
5. Bri le
6. Miscellaneous
Class F ‐ Quick Breads
1. Tradi onal
2. Sweet
3. Miscellaneous
TWO AGE DIVISIONS:
Adult (19 & Up)
Junior (18 & Under)
Special Rules (General Rules also apply)
• Any ingredients subject to spoilage will not be accepted. (NO Custard Based; NO Cheesecakes; NO Cream Cheese; NO Meringues).
• Food must be exhibited on disposable containers and covered with clear (no color) plas c wrap. Only food covered in a proper and sani‐tary manner will be accepted.
• Place one slice or piece on a paper saucer and place in a baggie and a ach separately for judging.
• All entries, except for decorated cakes, will be judged for flavor and texture.
• All items entered must be work of exhibitor and homemade. (NO Mixes or Ready‐Made Crusts).
