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District Horse Show Winners!
Waller Retro Riders Quad Drill Team –5th Place
Left to Right: Sarah McFarlane, Awbrey Alvarado,
Julia Woulds, & Allison McCurdy
Stephen Gunn (Left)
2nd in 5 & over Halter Geldings
Reserve Champion Halter Geldings
8th in Jr. Western Showmanship
3rd in Jr. Western Pleasure
3rd in Jr. Western Horsemanship
7th in Jr. Trail
Awbrey Alvarado (Right)
1st in Jr. Hunter Showmanship
1st in Jr. Hunter Under Saddle
3rd in Jr. Hunter Seat Equitation
5th in Jr. Hunter Seat Versatility
Reserve Champion Hunter Horseman
3rd in Jr. Western Showmanship
4th in Jr. Western Pleasure
7th in Jr. Western Horsemanship
1st in Western Riding
5th in Jr. Trail
Allison McCurdy ( Not Pictured)
5th in Jr . Speed– Poles
1st in Jr. Speed-Barrels
11th in Jr. Speed-Stakes
Julia Woulds (Not Pictured)
4th in Jr. Hunter Showmanship
4th in Jr. Hunter Under Saddle
4th in Jr. Hunter Seat Equitation
4th in Jr. Western Showmanship
7th in Jr. Western Pleasure
2nd in Jr. Western Horsemanship
9th in Jr. Trail
Jamisen Capps (Not Pictured)
1st in Jr . Speed– Poles
9th in Jr. Speed-Barrels
9th in Jr. Speed-Stakes
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Campbell Rhodes (Left)
2nd in Yearling Geldings
2nd in Geldings 4 and Under
2nd in Halter Futurity
Melanie McBride (Right) 2nd in Halter Mares 5 and Over
Reserve Champion Mare
7th in Sr. Western Showmanship
5th in Sr. Western Horseman
6th in Sr. Trail
The Senior Qualifying Horse Quiz Bowl
team, coached by Cari McFarlane, competed
on June 12th. Team members included
Madyson Guidry, Sarah McFarlane
(team captain) and Madelynn West.
Sarah McFarlane (Not Pictured)
12th in Sr. Speed– Stakes
8th in Sr. Western Showmanship
3rd in Sr. Hunter Under Saddle
Maley McBride (Not Pictured)
2nd in Geldings 4 and Under
State 4-H Round up
The Qualifying Senior Meat Judging team, coached by
Stacie Villarreal, placed 8th overall on June 13th. The
team consisted of John Philip Jones, Eulalia Haddox
and Anna Gunderson.
John Philip placed 3rd individually
and 4th in reasons. Eulalia placed 24th
individually.
Cecilia Haddox also competed in the
Intermediate Invitational Meat Judg-
ing competition, placing 16th individ-
ually. Pictured right
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Horse Quiz Bowl Member at District 9 Round Up
Junior team green: Taylor McCurdy (team captain), Sydney Guidry and Austin Vance won 3rd place.
Junior team white: Adam Vance (team captain), Awbrey Alvarado, Julia
Woulds, and Tyler Yarbrough won 4th place.
Senior team: Sarah McFarlane (team captain), Madyson Guidry, Made-lynn West won 2nd place
A huge THANK YOU
To the Rainbow
Club for writing
Thank You notes on
June 18th for all the
buyers at the 4-H
BBQ Fundraiser.
New CEP Family Community Health Agent
Clara Walker is the Family & Community Health Extension Agent in Waller
County for the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University.
Clara provides programming to the underserved and underrepresented citizens in Waller
County. She will provide information on emerging family issues including cyber bully-
ing, bullying, teenagers’ behavior, parenting, grandparents parenting again, and conflict
and anger management as well as childhood obesity and health and wellness topics.
Clara is a native of Waller County and has extensive experience in the field of money management. Her pas-
sion in programming includes survivors of trauma, bullying, crafty seasoned citizens, teenagers' behavior, &
family dynamics .
Clara received her Master’s in Human Development and her B.S. in Juvenile Justice from Prairie View A&M
University. While working and getting her Master's she hosted numerous programs for the freshmen popula-
tion of Prairie View A&M University. Her programs included etiquette, resume building, what is rape, rela-
tionships, & first impressions.
Clara is looking forward to serving you in the community.
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Waller County 4-H Project Practices
Practices are for everyone in the county. If you are interested in joining or sitting in on a practice, please contact the coach.
Horse Judging, Coach Darren Stokes, [email protected], verify practices/meetings on wallerhorseclub.org website.
Livestock judging, Coach Brandy Poindexter, [email protected], Please contact for current times.
Meat Judging, Coach Stacie Villarreal, [email protected], Practices held eve-ry Wednesday from 4:30-6pm at the Extension Office
Horse Quiz Bowl, Coach Cari McFarlane, [email protected], Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm at the Extension Office
Horse Drill Team, Coach Cari McFarlane, [email protected] and Joanna Alvarado, [email protected]. Please contact if interested.
Vet Science Meeting, Coach/teacher Debra Hargrave, [email protected]. Please con-tact for current meeting times.
Ag Mechanics, Coach John Husfled, [email protected]. Please contact for current times and for a safety meeting.
Archery Practice, Coach Julie Russell, [email protected]; Please contact for current times.
Shotgun Practice, Coach Nic Villarreal, [email protected], Please contact for cur-rent times.
Air Rifle & Air Pistol Practices, Coach Todd DePenning, [email protected], Please con-tact for current times.
**If you are interested in shooting sports please make sure to update your 4-H connect profile to in-clude shooting shorts as a secondary club to insure you receive the latest updates about practices.**
Bored this summer? There are several great camps that are available for 4-H members of all ages! All fliers are attached! If you have questions give us a call and we will help you find a great one to attend, we would love to have Waller County represented!
Summer Camps
Adult Volunteers We are always in need of adult volunteers to mentor 4-H youth, lead local clubs, run events or even chaperone events. You will need to be 18 years old — 21 years old to chaperone overnight trips and pass a criminal background check.
It only costs $10 and you are set for the whole year (4-H year), and this way if the need arises you are already an approved adult volunteer for that activities, and your assistance is greatly appreciated.
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Entry night for State Fair and Heart of Texas, Wednes-day, August 1st 2018. ALL DAY
Plan on showing turkeys or broilers at San Antonio, Houston or Austin? Order forms are located in the back of the newsletters.
Calf Scramble intent form is located in the back of the newsletter, if you have questions about calf scramble call the office. Must be high school age.
Spring Major show event night will be in November. Stay tuned!
Waller County Fair Meeting Dates
WCF Heifer Steer Progress Show 7-7-18 @ 6:45 am
WCF Horse Clinic #3 7-22-18 @ 1pm
WCF Market Goat Progress Show 8-4-18 @ 8am
WCF Horse Progress Show 8-18-18 @ 9sm
Questions please call the WC Fair Office: 979-826-2825 or visit their web-
site: https://www.wallercountyfair.org/reservations/calendar/
Upcoming Deadlines
Star Award Application; July 2nd – On County website
Project Forms; July 2nd- On County website
District Recordbook TURN BACK INTO OFFICE
July 13th by 4pm
District Recordbook Judging– Conroe, if you would like to help please contact the office
July 17th
Ambassador Applications- On County website
July 16th
Friends of 4-H and Adult Leader Awards Applications- On County website
July 16
Craft Camp; August date TBA
4-H Banquet; August date TBA
Major Show Updates
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4-H Family Handbook Cover Contest 2018-2019
Re-enrollment for 2018-2019
W A LLER COU NT Y 4 - H
The new 4-H year will begin September 1, 2018, with enrollment starting August 15, 2018 on 4-H Connect. We will send out an email reminder to everyone to make sure the are enrolled in 4-H went it opens. Early registration is $20.00. Registration after October 31 is $25.00.
Special notes:
If you plan on showing under 4-H at the Waller County Fair or other Major shows, you will need to be enrolled in 4-H for the 2018-2019 year.
Like always, there will be an early bird registration. During this time, the enrollment will be less. After the set time, it will go to regular price.
You may enroll in multiple clubs, especially if you are new and are still looking for the prefect club for you! You will just have to select one as your primary club. This can be changed at any-time during the year.
Make sure to update your family profile with current information, can be updated at any-thing during the year.
Multiple emails may be on your family profile. This is a great idea to help ensure you receive all the information we send out.
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Waller County is seeking Designs and Draw-ings for Waller County 4-H Family Handbook that will be used in the new 2018-2019 4-H year beginning Sept. 1, 2018.
Guidelines:
1) Any enrolled 4-H member can participate
2) Submissions should:
a) Be a graphic design or an illustration of a 4-H activity, project, or event
b) Include words "4-H" and /or the 4-H official 4-H clover
c) Submissions must be on 8 1/2 " by 11" piece of white paper (without line drawn around the edge of paper)
d) Detailed work should be able to be reduced
e) Including "2018-2019 Waller County 4-H Family Handbook" required.
f) No reference to any particular Waller County 4-H Club is allowed
g) Artist's name, 4-H club, age, and telephone number should be written on back of submission
h) All submissions must be in portrait format, not landscape
3) Submit (one design per 4-H youth) by noon on Monday, August 13, 2018.
Designs may be submitted:
- Electronically to County box at [email protected]
- Postal mail (846 6th St. Hempstead, TX 77445)
- Hand delivered (not responsible for submis-sions left in mail box)
NOTE: Submitted designs will be reviewed for the above guidelines before judging. The win-ning design will featured on the cover of the 2018-2019 Waller County 4-H Family Hand-book.
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We are happy to announce that we had 22 record books turned in this year with 18 making it to Dis-trict! Everyone competed at the County level, but unfortunately only 1st place in each division was able to compete at District. We have high hopes we will have some make it to State!
22 Record Books Turned!
Name Category County District State
Gunderson, Fischer Jr. Poultry 1st *?*
Hill, Hailey Jr. Goat 2nd
Kurtz, Daniel Jr Goat 1st *?*
Mauldin, Harley Jr. Swine 2nd
Wells. Shyla Jr. Swine 1st *?*
Yarbrough, Tyler Jr. Food & Nutrition 1st *?*
Henderson, Lauren Int. Companion Animal 1st *?*
Thomas, Andrea Int. Leadership 1st *?*
Yarbrough, Dylan Int. Food and Nutrition 1st *?*
Broadus, Meagan Sr. Rabbits 1st *?*
Nesbit, Colton Sr. Rabbits 2nd
Carpenter, Toby Sr. Beef 1st *?*
Guidry, Madyson Sr. Horse 1st *?*
Gunderson, Anna Sr. Leadership 1st *?*
Haddox, Eulalia Sr. Agricultural Science 1st *?*
Jones, John Philip Sr. Natural Resources 1st *?*
Lopez, Miah Sr. Beef 2nd
McFarlane, Sarah Sr. Goat 1st *?*
Malone, Savannah Sr. Beef 3rd
Malone, Sierra Sr. Vet Science 1st *?*
Moellers, Alyssa Sr. Swine 1st *?*
Stokes, Erin Sr. Public Speaking 1st *?*
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Waller County 4-H has two Duds to Dazzle boxes and a
Food Challenge Box.
If your club is interested, or if you’d like to form a team,
please contact the Extension Office about checking out
one of the boxes!
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Waller County Office &
Cooperative Extension Program
846 6th Street
Hempstead, TX 77445
Phone: 979-826-7651
Fax: 979-826-7654
E-mail: [email protected]
We’re on the web
http://waller.agrilife.org/
If you need help
with a project
please call and
we would be
happy to help!
Next ALPA meeting:
Monday July 16, 2018 @ 7pm
Next County Council meeting
Monday, July 23, 2018 @ 7pm
Extension Agents & Staff
Stacie Villarreal
County Extension Agent
Ag/Natural Resources
Amanda Shortt
County Extension Agent
Family Community Health
Clara Walker
CEP Extension Agent
Family Community Health
Vacant
CEP Extension Agent
4-H and Youth Development
Stedman Douglas
CEP Extension Agent
Ag/Natural Resources
Debbie Tiner
Office Manager
Bridget Minchuk
Assistant Office Manager
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Food Challenge
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Superintendent: Kayla Kaspar 979-968-5831 [email protected]
Committee: Sally Garrett and Jenifer Boening
Rules:
1. Open to any Texas 4-H, FFA or FCCLA member.
2. There will be a $30 entry fee per team. Entry forms and fees are to be mailed to:
Kayla Kaspar
255 Svoboda Lane, Suite 134
La Grange, TX 78945
3. All entries forms and fees must be postmarked by July 24, 2018. No late entries will be accept-ed. Team members may be substituted.
4. Times will be determined on the number of entries. An email will be sent out after all the entry deadline.
5. There will be 2 age divisions: Juniors/Intermediates may not compete with Senior Teams a. Juniors/Intermediates* (Grades 3rd – 8th)
b. Seniors* (Grades 9th – 12th)
*Grades as of the 2018-2019 school year
6. Counties are allowed to send an unlimited number of teams.
7. The Fayette County Fair Food Challenge Contest will follow the most current Texas 4-H Food Challenge Guides. They can be found at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018-Food-
Challenge-Rules-and-Guidelines.pdf
8. Each team must consist of 3-5 members. Members must be from the same county and pro-gram. Example: must all be members of Fayette County 4-H or La Grange FFA. Cannot combine 4-H and FFA on teams.
9. Each team is required to bring their own supply box. Items are listed in the Texas 4-H Food Challenge Guidelines. No additional items will be allowed.
10. Resource materials will be provided at contest. These include My Plate Mini Poster, Fight Bac – Fight Foodborne Bacteria Brochure, Nutrient Needs at a Glance, Altering Recipes for Good Health, Food Challenge Workshop, and copies of grocery receipts. No other resource materials will be allowed. Teams may not sue their personal copies of the resources during the contest.
11. We will NOT offer a final challenge. Awards will be given in each category. Awards will be de-termined by committee and are based on sponsorships.
12. The committee reserves the right to make any necessary changes based on Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines.
Fayette County Fair Food
Challenge Contest
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Fayette County Fair Food
Challenge Contest
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