Youth Canning Workshop – make plum jelly on Thursday, August 1 from 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon. at the Jefferson County OSU Extension office. Class is limited to 8 – call to reserve your spot by 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 30.

Jefferson County Free Fair is scheduled for September 4-7 (Wednesday – Saturday), 2019. Indoor entries are due by 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 4. Our county fair is open to all ages! Fun activities include – Ice Cream Contest, Jefferson County Best Pie Maker contest, Jefferson County OHCE Quilt Turning, Pet Show and Bill Baker Band and other activities are in planning stages. Open classes offer opportunities to your variety of projects, hobbies, crafts and more. It is ‘Time’ to get your entries completed and ready to enter into the fair!

All eligible 4-H entries will be given the opportunity to be entered and taken to the Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Jefferson County will follow the state fair information for 4-H classes. For 4-H entry projects ideas, go to 4h.okstate.edu/events-and –activities/state-events. Contact Tara Brown at 580-228-2332 for additional information.

What is State 4-H Roundup? Roundup provides lots of opportunities to improve youth’s leadership skills by meeting other 4-H members from across Oklahoma and participating in outstanding workshops and spirited contests! Attendees must have completed the 7th grade. Roundup takes place on OSU Campus in Stillwater with main meetings taking place in Gallagher –Iba Arena; workshops are provided in many of the campus classrooms. Roundup up gives the attendees an opportunity to see OSU Campus where Roundup attendees are housed in The Commons units. This year theme “Passport to the Past, Ticket to Tomorrow” promises great fun while learning! Pictures and an article on 2019 State 4-H Roundup will be in next week’s newspaper edition. Tara Brown, Extension Educator – Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H Youth Development will chaperone Jefferson County’s delegation Tuesday, July 23 -26.

State Fair Cupcake Wars and Fruit and Vegetable Sculpting Contest Information this year the information has be posted to the Oklahoma 4-H Website. http://4h.okstate.edu/events-and-activities/state-events-activities/oklahoma-state-fairs/oklahoma-state-fair Registration is based on first come first serve. Registration opens August 1st and will need to be sent to the State 4-H Office this year.

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September 11, 2020

Adult Open Class

Kitchen Articles

1st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Bath Articles

1st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Bedroom Articles

a. Crochet Afghan

1st Place Rebecca Hauser, Waurika

b. Dresser Runner

1st Place Mary Davis. Hastings

c. Baby Quilt

1st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Clothing

Jewelry Crawl 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings
Poncho 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings
Doll 1^st Place, Linda Franklin, Waurika
Special Occasion 1^st Place Linda Franklin, Waurika
Adult Fitted Face Mask 1^st Place Levida Dyer, Waurika
Adult Pleated Face Mask. 1^st Place Linda Franklin, Waurika
Child Girl Face Mask 1^st Place Levida Dyer, Waurika
Child Boy Face Mask 1^st Place Levida Dyer, Waurika
Teen Face Mask 1^st Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

Photography

Unframed Color

Nature 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

2^nd Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

Land Mark 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Still Life 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Nature Plant 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Weather 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

2^nd Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

3^rd Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

Black & White

Agriculture 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Framed Color

Nature 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Land Mark 1^st Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

Still Life 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Nature Plant 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

2^nd Place Shirley Beaver, Waurika

3^rd Place Darren Braver, Waurika

4^th Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Nature Trees 1^st Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

2^nd Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

Weather 1^st Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

2^nd Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

3^rd Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

4^th Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

5^th Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

Agriculture 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

2^nd Place Shirley Beaver, Waurika

Sports 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Portrait 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

2^nd Place Shirley Beaver, Waurika

Animals 1^st Place Shirley Beaver, Waurika

2^nd Place Shirley Beaver, Waurika

3^rd Place Shirley Beaver, Waurika

Other 1^st Place Darren Beaver, Waurika

Overall Best Photo Shirley Beaver. Waurika

Arts/Crafts

Outdoor 1^st Place Pat McGriff, Waurika

Wall Hanging 1^st Place Lisa Follis, Waurika

2^nd Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

3^rd Place Lisa Follis, Waurika

4^th Place Lisa Follis, Waurika

Acrylic Painting 1^st Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

2^nd Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

3^rd Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

4^th Place Chase Wardlow, Waurika

Woodworking 1^st Place Pat McGriff, Waurika

Refinished 1^st Place Rebecca Hauser, Waurika

Repurposed 1^st Place Lisa Follis, Waurika

2^nd Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

3^rd Place Mary Davis, Hastings

4^th Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

Jewelry

Fossilized Collection 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Agate Necklace 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

2^nd Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

3^rd Place, Judy Henderson, Waurika

Turquoise 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

2^nd Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

3^rd Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Cabochron Collection 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Wire Wrap 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

2^nd Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Petrified Collection 1^st Place Judy Henderson, Waurika

Holiday

Christmas 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Easter 1^st Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

2^nd Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

Fall 1^st Place Pat McGriff, Waurika

Other 1^st Place Lisa Follis, Waurika

2^nd Place Lisa Follis, Waurika

3^rd Place Stormy Moss, Waurika

Face Mask

Adult 1^st Place Levida Dyer, Waurika

2^nd Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

Child 1^st Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

Dolls 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

2^nd Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

3^rd Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

Quilts

Hand Stitched 1^st Place Peggy Bates, Ryan

Machine 1^st Place Pat McGriff, Waurika

Crochet 1^st Place Linda Franklin, Waurika

Best Of Show Peggy Bates, Ryan

Plants

1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

2^nd Place Pat McGriff, Waurika

1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

2^nd Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Cake 1^st Place Peggy Bates, Ryan

Pies

Nut 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Fruit 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Ice Box Pie 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Other 1^st Place Ashley Moen, Waurika

Breads

Yeast Rolls 1^st Place Pat McGriff, Waurika

Zucchini Bread 1^st Place Pat McGriff, Waurika

Best Decorated Cookie Jar Mary Davis, Hastings

Best Pie Maker Mary Davis, Hastings

Canning

Vegetables 1^st Place Levida Dyer, Waurika

2^nd Place Levida Dyer, Waurika

3^rd Place Levida Dyer, Waurika

Tomato Sauce 1^st Place Abbie Trip, Ringling

Salsa 1^st Place Abbie Tripp, Ringling

2^nd Place Levida Dyer, Waurika

3^rd Place Pat McGriff, Waurika

Pickles 1^st Place Levida Dyer, Waurika

2^nd Place Levida Dyer, Waurika

Bread & Butter Pickles 1^st Place Abbie Tripp, Ringling

2^nd Place Heather Bryant, Waurika

Pickled Okra 1^st Place Heather Bryant, Waurika

2^nd Place Heather Bryant, Waurika

Squash Relish 1^st Place Abbie Tripp, Ringling

2^nd Place Marie Jordan, Waurika

Other 1^st Place Heather Bryant, Waurika

2^nd Place Heather Bryant, Waurika

Jellies/ Jams 1^st Place Abbie Tripp, Ringling

2^nd Place Abbie Tripp, Ringling

3^rd Place Abbie Tripp, Ringling

4^th Place Abbie Tripp, Ringling

5^th Place LaRonda Duncan, Waurika

6^th Place LaRonda Duncan, Waurika

Vegetables

Basket 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Okra 1^st Place Clifford Avens, Ryan

2^nd Place Gayle Austin, Waurika

Pumpkin 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Watermelon 1^st Place Mary Davis, Hastings

Open Youth

Clothing 1^st Place Heather Poage, Ryan

Outdoor

Rocks 1^st Place Ace Dyer, Hastings

Woodworking 1^st Place Oat Wyler, Waurika

Geology 1^st Place Ace Dyer, Hastings

Arts/Crafts

Magnetic/Legos 1^st Place Jet Dyer, Hastings

Leather Craft 1^st Place Ace Dyer, Hastings

Woodworking 1^st Place Ace Dyer, Hastings

Acrylic Painting 1^st Place Rylee Townsend, Ryan

2^nd Place Destiny Richardson, Waurika

3^rd Place Carlie Campiche, Waurika

4^th Place Rylee Townsend, Ryan

Pencil Art 2^nd Place Destiny Richardson, Waurika

Repurposed 1^st Place Ace Dyer, Hastings

Cookies 1^st Place Landry Forsyth, Waurika

Bread 1^st Place Landry Forsyth, Waurika

Vegetables 1^st Place Alexia Henry, Waurika

Fruits 1^st Place Jet Dyer, Hastings

Eggs

White 1^st Place Jet Dyer, Hastings

Brown 1^st Place Jet Dyer, Hastings

2^nd Place Landry Forsyth, Waurika

Other 1^st Place Jet Dyer, Hastings

2^nd Place Jet Dyer, Hastings

4-H

Poster Art 1^st Place Heather Poage, Ryan

Arts/Crafts 1^st Place Cabot Allen, Ringling

2^nd Place Heather Poage, Ryan

3^rd Place Hannah Williams, Ryan

Metal 1^st Place Tucker Mashore, Ringling

Finger Painting 1^st Place Oat Wyler, Waurika

Outdoor 1^st Place Tucker Mashore, Ringling

Clothing 1^st Place Heather Poage, Ryan

Photography

Black & White Unframed 1^st Place Oat Wyler, Waurika

Vegetables

Okra 1^st Place Saylor Smith, Ringling

2^nd Place Weston Smith, Ringling

Eggs

Brown 1^st Place Jasmine Henry, Waurika

Other 1^st Place Jasmine Henry, Waurika

Canning

Pickled Okra 1^st Place Weston Smith, Ringling

2^nd Place Saylor Smith, Ringling

Jellies/Jams

Fruit 1^st Place Jasmine Henry, Waurika

Other 1^st Place Jasmine Henry, Waurika

FFA

Photography

Nature 1^st Place Houston Scott, Waurika

Agriculture 1^st Place Houston Scott, Waurika

Acrylics 1^st Place Heather Poage, Ryan

Outdoor 1^st Place Alexia Henry, Waurika

Vegetables

Yellow Squash 1^st Place Alexia Henry, Waurika

Zucchini Squash 1^st Place Alexia Henry, Waurika

Tomatoes 1^st Place Alexia Henry, Waurika

Tractor Driving

Jr. Division Cody Ramsey, Waurika

Pet Contest

1^st Place Bean Wester, Waurika

2^nd Place Boone Wester, Waurika

3^rd Place Ace Dyer, Hastings

4^th Place Jet Dyer,

2020 Free Fair Livestock Results

Heifer Class

Grand Champion Clara Cross, Waurika

Reserve Grand Champion Clara Cross, Waurika

Steer Class

Grand Champion Rance Howard, Ringling

Reserve Grand Champion Rance Howard, Ringling

Mini Hereford

Grand Champion Bean Walker, Waurika

Reserve Champion Boone Wester, Waurika

Goats

Doe Goat

Grand Champion Alexia Henry, Waurika

Reserve Champion Jasmine Henry, Waurika

Wether Goat

Grand Champion Oat Wyler, Waurika

Horse

Grand Champion Dallie Taylor, Ringling

Jefferson County 4H October 31 2019

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Tara Brown

November 3, 2019

Clover Trivia: What is Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom?

Answer: Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom (OAITC) is the popular school enrichment program whose purpose is to help familiarize school children and teachers with the food and fiber industry.

Ringling 4-H Thursday, October 24, an informative meeting was held for parents interested in enrolling their children in 4-H. Volunteer leader, Parilyn Hairod, reported that a tentative schedule for meeting will be: Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) will meet the 1st and 3rd Mondays and 4-H members (ages 8 and in the 3rd grade and older) will meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays. This will continue until the groups have been better established and ready for upcoming 4-H events. 4-H is a wonderful program to help teach our youth leadership and other responsibilities – it is more than showing livestock. What are the interests of our youth? There is a program for their interest

• Photography, Cooking, Sewing, Arts, Shooting Sports, Recycle/Refurbish, Wildlife, and more! Look for the 4-H Float at the Ringling Christmas Parade. Waurika’s Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 14. Thank you, Parilyn Hairod for becoming a 4-H Adult Volunteer!

Upcoming Jefferson County 4-H Events:

• Cupcake Wars: 11 a.m. Saturday, November 9 at Jefferson County OSU Extension office. Contact Tara Brown for details.

• 4-H Kids Cooking in the Kitchen: 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 26 at Jefferson County OSU Extension office.

• Jefferson County 4-H Teen Leaders: 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 26 also at Jefferson County OSU Extension office.

• Jefferson County Communications Contest: 1 p.m. Saturday, December 18 at Jefferson County OSU Extension Office.

Bug Juice: Serves 8 (½ cup servings)

2 cups Plain, Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt

1 cup Strawberries (we used frozen)

1 cup Orange Juice

Jefferson County 4H October 17 2019

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Jefferson County 4H News

Tara Brown

October 17, 2019

Clover Trivia: What entity guides the 4-H Program in the United States?

Answer: (Cooperative Extension System or Cooperative Extension Service)

Waurika and Ryan Cloverbuds Red River Rangers Club met Monday, October 7 at Ryan Sr. Citizens Center. Leader Lori Lovett had a fun activity planned and Snacks were served to members and their parents.

The next cloverbud meeting will be 6 p.m. Monday, October 21 here at the Jefferson County Fair building located at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. We will make smoothies using a 4-H Blender Bike. Cloverbuds are youth ages 5-7 and enrolled in 4-H. Come join us!

2 Youth painting
flower pots to plant pansies
during Ringling’s
Western Days

4-H members who are ages 13 and older (or in the 7th grade and older) and actively enrolled in Jefferson County 4-H: We are excited to include a Teen Leadership Group to our county programs! Opportunities will be included to assist developing leadership include planning county 4-H fun events, help plan end of the year banquet, assist with county 4-H contests and more! Contact Tara Brown at 580-228-2332.

Ringling 4-H now has a volunteer Adult leader! Parilyn Hairod is excited to rejuvenate Ringling 4-H. She and her husband, Kent, with the assistance of Amanda Ridenour, set up a booth at Ringling Western Days Saturday, October 5. We had tables set to show a few items Ringling 4-H members had made during the summer as well as information on how to enroll in 4-H. There were also tables set up for youth and parents to come and paint a flower pot then, after it dried, planted a pansy flower in their flower pot. 57 youth participated and we are excited and hope to regain an active 4-H group in Ringling!

If you are an adult and interested in volunteering with 4-H, contact Jefferson County OSU Extension office at 580-228-2332.

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Tara Brown

November 23, 2022

News relating to Family and Consumer Sciences:

Co-Parenting Classes: This class, offered monthly, is informative for Parents, Grandparents and other relatives of minor children living with parents who are going through a separation or divorce. The next class is scheduled for 1 pm Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the Jefferson County OSU Extension Conference Room. Other dates may be scheduled as time allows.

Oklahoma law mandates divorcing parents of minor children to take a Co-Parenting Class. To register for a class, contact Jefferson County OSU Extension office at 580-228-2332. Pre-registration is required and there is a cost for this class. Contact Tara Brown at 580-228-2332 for additional information.

Jefferson County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) hosts monthly programs the 3rd Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.; these programs include research-based educational topics. These programs are open to the public.

November 15: “Gnome-body Knows You Like I Gnome You!” was presented by Carol Hart, Comanche County Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Sciences, CED. Members present heard a brief history of Gnomes and each one was given an opportunity to make their own Gnome.

Tara Brown, Melicia McFadden, and Carolyn Watkins
Displaying their gnomes.

Our December meeting will be “Holiday Tea”. Date, time and location will be announced when finalized.

A class for Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance will be scheduled and will be open to all ages. If interested, or know someone who will be interested, let Tara Brown know so adequate supplies can be made available.

Jefferson County 4-H and Youth Development News:

Enrollment for 2022-2023 began August 1st through 4h.zsuite.org. To enroll, students must be 8 years of age and in the 3rd grade (or older). To participate in 4-H Events and Contest, members must be actively enrolled. If you need assistance, contact Linda Whitsett or Tara Brown at Jefferson County OSU Extension 580-228-2332.

Emails and information about upcoming 4-H events will be emailed to your email address you used when signing up on 4h.zsuite.org

West District 4-H Has Talent is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2023. Entries are due to Jefferson County OSU Extension office by 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

West District South Region Public Speaking (Speeches, Illustrated Presentations, and Demonstrations) contest will be Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Hydro, Oklahoma. The contest will begin at 9 am and end by noon. There will also be a Volunteer Conference in the afternoon for those enrolled as a 4-H Volunteer. Contact Tara Brown for the link to register for the contest.

Shooting Sports – our next session will be 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022. We meet in the Jefferson County Fair Building. Must be enrolled in 4-H.

Sage Mayfeld and Coach Emily Smith checking the target

Jefferson County Jr. Livestock Show is scheduled for Thursday, February 23-Saturday, February 25, 2023. Entries are due by 4 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022.

West District Duds to Dazzle is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Clinton, OK. More details will be coming.

West District South Culinary Days is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Stephens Food Showdown.

If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, contact OSU Extension at 580-228-2332 for information.

RECIPE

Slow Cooker Turkey and Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

• 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth

• 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey, or more to taste

• 1 cup chopped potatoes, or more to taste

• 1 cup chopped carrots, or more to taste

1/2 onion, chopped

2 tablespoons butter

1 pinch garlic powder

1 pinch poultry seasoning

1/2 (10 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, cut into squares

Instructions

1. Mix cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, turkey, potatoes, carrots, onion, butter, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning together in a slow cooker.

2. Cook on High for 3 hours; stir. Arrange biscuits atop turkey mixture and cook until biscuits are cooked through, about 1 more hour.

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