Camps, Contests, Workshops
Horse News
Livestock
Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program.
Bell County Staff:
Jackie McLaughlin
County Extension Agent
Family & Consumer
Sciences
Heidi Prude
County Extension Agent
Natural Resources
Sheryl Raley
County Extension Agent
4-H & Youth Development
Lyle Zoeller
County Extension Agent
Agriculture
Laura Campos
Better Living For Texans
Sheryl Austin
Cooperative Extension— Family & Consumer
Science
In this issue read:
Calendar
1605 N. Main, Room 102 Belton, TX 76513
Phone: (254)933-5305 Fax: (254)933-5312
E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://agrilife.org/bell4h/
Shooting Sports News
Congratulations Texas 4-H
Round Up Participants!
Victoria Buckner
Brittany Candelas
Christian Coffman
Emma Coffman
Haley Entrop
Kristen Heisch
Wesley Ide
Tyson Marwitz
Ashely Payne
Brian Robinson
Erin Steglich
Merah Winters
Katherine Wood
Billy Wood
Congratulations District 8 Horse
Show Participants!
Kayte Weeks
Breanna Cale
Shelby Otte
Alexis Woods
Alexandria DeKay
Congratulations County Record
Book Participants!
Brady Alexander—1st Sr. Photography
Chase Alexander—1st Sr. Food & Nutrition
Victoria Buckner—1st Place Sr. Rabbit
Emily Dague—1st Jr. Vet Science
Kolby Dague—1st Int. Beef
Nathan Dague—1st Sr. Beef
Nathaniel Fasolino—1st Sr. Leadership
Kristen Heisch—2nd Sr. Clothing &
Textiles
Lexi Ide—2nd Jr. Poultry
Welsey Ide—1st Place Sr. Poultry
Braylee Mackie—2nd Int. Beef
Ashley Payne – 1st Sr. Clothing & Textiles
Clara Steglich—1st Int. Swine
Erin Steglich—1st Place Sr. Swine
Emma Ranly—1st Int. Rabbit
Elisa Ranly—1st Jr. Poultry
Ian Ranly—1st Jr. Rabbit
Merah Winters – 1st Sr. Goat
Billy Wood—1st Place Sr. Safety
Margaret Wood—1st Int. Safety
Sarah Wood –1st Jr. Safety
Upcoming Events
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We are collecting the following items to help support our local animal rescues:
• Large Towels • Wet dog and cat food• Dry dog and cat food• Litter• Metal Food Dishes
• Bleach • Dawn dish soap• Other Bleach cleaning
products• Dog leashes and collars
Donations can be dropped off at the County Extension Office or if you wish to donate any
larger items please contact the number given.
For any questions please contact Merah Winters @ 254-931-7175
Look for the Tigertown Vet Science donation bin.
• April 1, 2015
• May 13, 2015
• June 3, 2015
• July 8, 2015
For the homework that should be completed by these
dates please consult your Vet Science Syllabus.
If you have any further questions please text/email:Stacee winters @ 254-913-3570 or
• August 5, 2015
• Sep 2, 2015
• Oct 7, 2015
• Nov 11, 2015
• Dec 2, 2015
Vet Science Program is open to all middle and high school youth in Bell County. It is a program that runs year round and cycle through its lessons. Any youth wishing to enter can simply jump right in!
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Upcoming Events
Hunter Spectacular Meeting
If you are a Committee Chair person or on a committee for the Hunter Spectacular , please join us for an update
meeting on Wednesday, July 29th starting at 6:00 p.m. at the County Extension Office. Please be prepared to
tell everyone the status of committee’s progress and responsibilities. No, tickets are not ready yet but every-
one will be notified when they are.
4-H Award Banquet Planning Meeting
The next 4-H Award Banquet Meeting will take place on Saturday, July 25th from 9 a.m.—3:00 p.m. at the
CEO. This will be more of a work day than a meeting.
If you are interested in assisting with the Banquet, please join us at these meetings!
4-H Awards Banquet
The 4-H Awards Banquet has been set for August 22, 2015. This event will take place at the
Bell County EXPO! The theme is “4-H Bling”. The attire will be Sunday dress. Look for more
information in upcoming newsletters.
Save the Date! The 4-H Family Fishing Weekend will take place July 17-19, 2015 at Camp Tyler in Smith
County (Lake Tyler). The weekend will be open to any enrolled 4-H family wanting to learn more about basic
fishing skills, receive training on various topics, learn more about the 4-H Sport Fishing Project, and enjoy fam-
ily time fishing on Lake Tyler. Registration is available on 4-H Connect May 15—June 19. Basic Registration
will not include lodging/meals. Lodging/meals package will have additional costs; includes Fri/Sat nights, 4
meals Sat. breakfast to Sunday breakfast
Clover Kid Engineering Workshop
Want to build a bridge? A tower? Come to the Engineering Workshop where your get to take home your
project! This will open children’s eyes to the amazing world of engineering! This workshop will take place at
the Bell County Extension Office on Thursday, July 9th. This workshop will start at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude
at 12 p.m. Cost is $5 per kid. This will cover the cost of the projects.
RSVP deadline: Thursday, July 2 to the CEO
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Workshops still to come in August!
Art of Pie Making
Back to School Safety
Knitting Workshop
Zippers, Buttons, Hooks, & Eyes!
Clothing & Textiles Community Service Project—
Advanced
Quilt of Valor (group project)
Summer Fun Activities
Summer Workshop Guidelines
Please make sure the participants arrive on time
Participants must be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the workshop
Please adhere to RSVP deadlines and registration fees
Cell phones will be prohibited, participants will be able to check their phones on breaks and at the conclusion of the program
Animal Science Day Camp
When: July 8, 2015
Transportation will be provided. Heidi will notify those participants attending by Monday, July 6th.
Participants that got accepted into this day camp, be checking your email that is associated with your 4-H
Connect account for more details.
Cool Ties for Military
When: July 28
Where: CEO, 9a.m.—11 a.m.
RSVP Deadline: July 24
Keep the Troops COOL with Cool-Ties!
Intermediate-Advanced sewing skills are needed to participate in this community service project. Please
bring 45" x 5" strips of 100% cotton fabric (camo, tan, sand colored, etc – bright colors might attract
gunfire) with a tight weave so the crystals won't ooze out plus matching thread and sharp scissors. We will
meet at the CEO from 11:30-1:30 pm on July 9.
Duds to Dazzle Workshop
When: July 16, 2015
Where: CEO
Time: 1:00—3:00 p.m.
RSVP Deadline: July 13
Micah Holcombe will be educating Bell County participants over the relatively new 4-H Contest,
Duds to Dazzle.
For those who maybe don't sew or can't make a workshop, but still would like to participate in these community service projects, we would love donations of:
*100% cotton yarn (Sugar and Creme is a brand that is easily found at Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, and Hancocks) in pastel colors for the baby washcloths
*1 1/2 yard pieces of colorful fleece prints for Tied Fleece Blankets for children and families at Ronald McDonald House.
Save the Date! We will have a Food Preservation Workshop on Friday, August 14th at the CEO. More information to come !
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County Council & Ambassadors
County Council Officer Training
August 13, 2015
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
It is MANDATORY for all County Council Officers
to attend!
Ambassador Training
July 7, 2015
1:00p.m.—3:00 p.m.
It is MANDATORY for all new and returning
4-H Ambassadors to attend!
Livestock Project News
~Poultry Exhibitors~
San Antonio, Houston & Austin Broilers: Due to CEO by October 2, cost $31.25 per 25 head, must declare which Major Livestock Show the birds are for.
BCYF Roaster: Due to CEO: October 2, cost TBD
BCYF Broiler: Due to CEO: November 9, cost TBD
Texas 4-H Horse Show T-Shirts Available
Order Deadline: July 3, 2015
How to order:
http://store.cccreationsusa.com/district-8-4-h-agrilife-extension-service.html
Cost: $11 - $19 depending on the size and style
Shirts available for pick up at the Texas 4-H Horse Show in the Coliseum
Texas 4-H Horse Show
When: July 20-24
Where: Taylor County Expo,
Abilene, TX
Good luck to all the Bell County 4-H participants!
Texas 4-H Dog Show
When: July 10-12
Where: Bell County EXPO!
Good luck to all Bell County 4-H members
participating in this event!
Major Show Validation and Tag Orders
From here forward, all Major Show Validation Tag orders will be handled in the County Extension Office through Heidi or Sheryl. Tags will now have to paid for in advance at the time of ordering. Please pay
attention to upcoming newsletters and emails to make sure you place an order for your families’ tags! All Major Show Entries (Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, Austin) will go through the CEO. If you
have any questions, please refer them to Heidi or Sheryl.
July 2015
July 4: 4th of July Parade
July 7: Ambassador Training
July 8: Tigertown Vet Science meeting
July 8: Animal Science day Camp
July 9: District 8 Recordbook Judging
July 10-12: Texas 4-H Dog Show; Bell County EXPO!
July 16: Duds to Dazzle Worksjop
July 25: Banquet Work Day
July 28: Cool Ties for Military Workshop
July 29: Hunter Spectacular Meeting
August 11: MAB Finance Committee Meeting
August 13: County Council Officer Training
August 14: Food Preservation Workshop
August 25: Hunter Spectacular Meeting
August 25: MAB Meeting
August 26: 4-H Livestock Coalition Meeting
August 2015
Bell county
4-h newsletter
Bell County Extension
1605 n. Main Room 102
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: 254-933-5305
Fax: 254-933-5312
http://bell-co.tamu.edu http://agrilife.org/bell4h/
4-H: Sheryl Raley
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
Everything will be posted on the Bell County 4-H website
http://agrilife.org/bell4h/