May 2016 - WVU Extension Service - Taylor County

May 2016
Taylor Extension News
Jeanette Coole
Secretary
John Murray
Extension Agent
Jennifer Murray
Extension Agent
1st Year Overnighter
Clover Bash
11 new campers and 13 teen leaders
attended this year’s 1st year overnighter
at Camp Towles April 22nd and 23rd.
The teens led the new campers in
games and activities as well as showed
them around the camp facility, answering their questions about summer 4-H
camp.
A HUGE Thank you goes out to all of the
organizations , businesses, and
individuals who made this fundraiser a
GREAT success for the 4-H program.
Over $1900 was raised to benefit 4-H
members and county 4-H events.
https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/
staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=02889
Michelle Rukavina
Program Assistant
The grand prize winner of $250 was
Amber Rush. For a complete list of
winners, see the WVU Taylor County
Extension Service’s Facebook page.
Almost Heaven Cupcakes
Amber Rush – Scentsy
Auntie Anne’s Pretzel
Biggies Drive In
Bridgeport Dairy Queen
Bridgeport Pizza Hut
Calvin Johnson
Carved in Stone
Christa Kinsey for Assessor
City of Grafton
City Parks of Clarksburg
Dazzle Hair Salon
Domino’s Pizza
Dragon’s Den Martial Arts
Eat N Park
Ed Kerns for Magistrate
Elaine Andrews
Ele Rosier, Initials, Inc
Creative Partners
Flemington Greyhounds
4-H Club
Foster Feed, Weston
Garfield’s
GHS Football
Gourmet Café
Grafton Dairy Queen
Gump’s Shop & Save
Express
Hepzibah Ridgerunners
4-H Club
Hometown Hot Dogs
Hometown Pizza
Jeanie McDaniel
Jennifer Murray, KEEP
Collective Independent
Designer
Jerry’s Restaurant &
Lounge
Jill’s Florist
Jim Crayton
Lauri Daetwyler
Lion in the Sun
Louise Lansberry, DoTerra
Wellness Advocate
Magistrate Rick Reese
Magistrate Robert Bolton
Meadowbrook Cinemark
Meagher’s Irish Pub
Mia Margherita
Mt. Airy Trapping Services
Perfection Specialized Nail
Care Salon
Phil’s Tire & Auto Repair
Pizza Hut
RRHAMCO, Inc
Ryan’s Restaurant
S & S Mobile Home
Transporting
Second Glance
Southern States –Phillipi
Summer’s Dairy King
Tygart Valley Bulk Foods
Tygart Valley Cinemas
Valley Falls Dreamers
4-H Club
Violet McDaniel
White Front Tavern & Grill
Wendel & Jane Turner
Wyer Family
Inside This Issue:
Item
Page
4-H Camp
3
4-H News
2 to 4, 8
Ag News
6 to 7
Calendar
12
CEOS News
5
Cicadas
6
Community
News
11
County 4-H
Roundup
8
Natural Gas
Conference
7
State 4-H
Camps
4
Summer
Walking
Challenge
9 to 10
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Taylor Extension News
4-H Information
May 4-H Leader’s Meeting - Focus will be on Camp!
Monday, May 9th, 2016 @ 7pm @ Extension Office
County Programs
Upcoming County Events
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Splash Zone Party
ROBOTICS
Sunday, June 5th, 2016
7-8:30pm
Cost:
May 2nd afterschool to 5:30pm,
Extension Office
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4-H Members Free
Non 4-H members/
Adults $5 each
TEEN LEADERS
May 3rd at 6:30pm, Extension Office
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AIR RIFLE Practice
Registration: We need a headcount
by May 27th. Must have 50 individuals
registered or the event will be canceled. To Register, call the Extension
Office at (304)265-3303
Club Fundraisers
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Teen Leader Sub Sale
All subs must be ordered and paid for
by Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016.
Pick up is scheduled for Thursday, May
19th, 2016 at the Extension Office
between 4pm-7pm.
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Flemington Greyhounds
Car Wash & Bake Sale
Saturday, May 14th, 2016
10am-2pm
Save A Lot parking lot, located in
Greene’s Plaza in Grafton.
Thursday, May 5th & 19th
Fairgrounds @ 6pm
Birthday in a Box Project
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the 4-H Teen
Leaders’ Birthday in a Box project need to drop their
donations off at the Extension Office no later than
Tuesday, May 3rd.
Items needed for the boxes:
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Cake Mix
Frosting
Candles
Plates
Napkins
Cups
Cupcake liners
themed party favors
small decorations
one or two small gifts
gift bag / tissue paper
birthday card
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4-H Information
Where once upon a time,
happens once upon a day
Taylor County 4-H Camp
DATES:
June 26-30, 2016
PROGRAM:
The 2016 Taylor County 4-H Camp’s theme is “Where once upon a time, happens once upon a day."
Throughout the week, we will enjoy the magic and life messages of favorite Disney characters and films.
The campers will complete a service project during the week and some other events to look forward to
during the week include swimming, wish boats, the camp dance, tribal games, and much more!
WHO:
Any youth who is at least 9 years of age as of September 30, 2016 and not older than 18 years of age as of
June 26, 2016.
THEME:
“Where once upon a time, happens once upon a day.” Throughout the week, we will enjoy the magic and
life messages of favorite Disney characters and films.
COST:
$75 —for Taylor County 4-H Members
$95 —all other youth
$40—scholarship for participants who are eligible for free and reduced meals
REGISTRATION: Camp Forms are due in the Extension Office by May 20th. The prices increase by $20 after May 20th.
DEPOSIT:
A $10 deposit is due at time of registration!
Junior Firefighting Camp
PURPOSE:
To give youth classroom and practical
training to further their knowledge, skills,
and abilities in firefighting and emergency
operations.
WHO:
Ages 14-17
WHEN:
June 4-9, 2016
WHERE:
WVU Jackson’s Mill
COST:
$295
REGISTRATION: Deadline is May 20, 2016
FORMS:
Are available at the Extension Office
or online at: http://fireservice.ext.wvu.edu/
jr_fire_fighter_camp
Mountaineer Summer Drawing
Academy
PURPOSE:
To provide West Virginia youth experiences in art,
in order for them to have better mindfulness and
observational abilities and an understanding of
how artistic skills activate an understanding of
space, place, perspective, and structure.
WHO:
West Virginia youth ages 13 to 17 recommended/
approved by art teacher/county Extension
agent. Maximum camp enrollment is 30 youth.
WHEN:
July 24-27, 2016
WHERE:
West Virginia University Evansdale Campus,
Morgantown WV
COST:
$225. Scholarships of $100 are available to those
who register by July 1rd reducing the cost to $125.
REGISTRATION:
Deadline is Friday, July 1, 2016.
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Taylor Extension News
Summer 4-H Camping Opportunities
Older Members Conference
PURPOSE:
To develop leadership among older 4-H
members through opportunities to discuss
timely issues and problems. To teach new
skills that can be used in local clubs and
communities.
WHO:
West Virginia 4 H members entering 9th
grade and recommended by the county
Extension office.
Conservation Camp
PURPOSE:
To acquaint West Virginia youth with the
social and economic values of our natural
resources and environment; to create in
them a desire to save and defend from
waste these resources; and, to develop
future conservation leaders.
WHO:
Any youth who is at least 14 years of age
on or before January 1, 2016, and not over
19 years of age by June 13, 2016.
WHEN:
June 19-25, 2016
WHERE:
WVU Jackson’s Mill
WHEN:
June 13-18, 2016
COST:
$270. $75 scholarship by deadline.
WHERE:
Camp Caesar, Cowen, West Virginia
COST:
$185. Twenty five, partial scholarships are
available. Cost to the first 25 4-H’ers to
register will be $95.
REGISTRATION:
FORMS:
Postmark deadline is May 21st
http://4-hyd.ext.wvu.edu/r/download/223765
Alpha I & II Camps
PURPOSE:
To provide 4-H members personal
development experiences to help better
understand themselves, and to display
personal confidence when assuming
leadership positions.
WHO:
West Virginia 4 H members entering 6th
grade and recommended by the county
Extension office. Maximum camp
enrollment is 400 4-H members.
WHEN:
Alpha I – July 10-15, 2016
Alpha II – July 17-22, 2015
WHERE:
WVU Jackson’s Mill
COST:
$250. $50 scholarship by May 27th.
TRACKS:
There are additional tracks available at
the Alpha camps beyond the traditional
camping program. Some of these
tracks provide additional scholarship
opportunities.
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REGISTRATION: Pr e-registration deadline for a 4-H
scholarship is May 13, 2016.
FORMS:
4-H Back to Basics Camping
Weekends
PURPOSE:
WHO:
WHEN:
Alpha I & II: Original Camp Track
Alpha I & II: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Track
REGISTRATION:
Postmark deadline is May 27th
FORMS:
http://4-hyd.ext.wvu.edu/r/download/224030
http://4-hyd.ext.wvu.edu/r/download/224639
COST:
Test your skills in the backcountry and live
primitive style. Cook on an open flame,
sleep in a tent, fish, hike and get warm by
the campfire. Each session will have a
different shooting sports activity based on
camp directors’ skills and certifications.
Those who want to learn more about back
country camping that will be accompanying
youth in primitive-type camping.
July 8-10, 2016—Ages 14-17—(camping
fishing, muzzle loading)
July 29-31, 2016—Ages 14-17—(camping
fishing, archery)
August 3-5, 2016—Ages 14-17—(camping,
fishing, TBD)
September 23-25, 2016—Ages 14-17—
(camping, fishing, TBD)
October 21-23, 2016—Ages 18-21—
(camping, fishing, Tomahawk and knife
throwing)
$40
REGISTRATION: Register on line:
https://www.regonline.com/Register/
Checkin.aspx?EventID=1805174
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CEOS News
CELEBRATE CEOS WEEK
May 15th-21st
Put a blue & gold
ribbon on your
mailbox during the
month of May to
designate that you
are a CEOS member
CEOS County
Council
meeting
May 5th at 1:30pm
Anna Jarvis
Birthplace
Make a Window Display for your
community to educate others about
the CEOS program.
Include information about
how to join!
Breakfast Pizza
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CEOS Blessing Bags
The CEOS will be focusing on completing the Blessing Bags
for the Homeless. The bags need to be a 1 or 2 gallon bag
with the following items:
 Necessities
Toiletries
 Non-Perishable foods
Personal Items
 Extras
If you have any questions Please contact
Carolyn McDaniel or the Extension Office.
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CEOS Summer Trip
The club presidents have collected suggests for the summer
trip and final planning will take place at the May 5th County
Council meeting. If you have additional suggestion, please
contact your club president.
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NVON Conference
Normal, Illinois—July 19-21
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WVCEOS Fall Leadership and
Enrichment Conference
WVU Jackson’s Mill
October 4-6, 2016
Ingredients:
 1 package ready-made whole
wheat pizza crust
 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
 4 slices deli ham
 ¼ cup chopped fresh vegetables
 4 slices cheese made from 2%
milk
Directions:
Prepare the crust according to package directions. Coat cooked crust with
mustard; layer with ham, vegetables
and cheese slices. Bake at 3500 in a
toaster oven until cheese is bubbling
and slightly browned.
Makes 4 servings
Serving Size: ¼ of tortilla
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 175
Total Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 36 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 9 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 785mg
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Taylor Extension News
Agriculture News
Cicadas
Excerpts of article by Daniel Frank, WVU Extension Service Entomology Specialist
Brood V is a group of periodic cicadas that will be appearing
throughout much of West Virginia in 2016. These cicadas will be
emerging in mass from the soil where they have spent the last
17 years sucking the nutrients from tree roots. From May through June the adult male cicadas will
announce their presence with a loud chorus of sound that they use to attract a potential mate. Once
the females have successfully mated, they will cut small slits in the twigs of trees to lay their eggs.
When the eggs hatch the immature cicadas (called nymphs) will burrow into the soil where they will
remain for another 17 years to start the process anew.
Cicadas are not normally considered important pests. They pose no health threat and will not bite or
sting people and pets. Although cicadas are plant feeders, the only noticeable damage they cause
to plants results from egg-laying by females. The incisions that egg-laying cicadas make in the twigs
of trees may cause those twigs to hang down or break off. This damage can be quite noticeable and
extensive during years when periodic cicadas emerge in mass within a given area. Although this
damage does not affect well-established trees, it may interfere with the growth or even kill very
young or newly planted trees.
Homeowners may want to consider postponing the planting of new trees and covering existing
young trees with a fine mesh netting during the egg-laying period. In addition, pruning out and
destroying damaged twigs within a few weeks after eggs are laid can help prevent new nymphs
from entering the soil. Insecticide treatments are not recommended for cicada control except in
commercial tree plantings.
Tire Amnesty Day
Tire Amnesty Day will be held at the
Taylor County Fairgrounds on May 14
from 8 am to 2 pm. Must show ID or
Tax Receipts to prove WV Resident.
No more than 10 tires per person will
be accepted. Only car or light truck tires
will be accepted
and no rims are
allowed. Call
(304) 265-5691 for
more
information.
Community Garden
There are still spaces available in the community
garden located on Main Street in Grafton across
from the B&O Rail Station.
Five 4’x8’ spaces remain = $10 each
Four 4’x4’ spaces remain = $5 each
Contact the Extension Office
at (304) 265-3303 to rent a
space. First come, First
served.
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Agriculture News
Marion County Beekeepers
Association
The Marion County Beekeepers Association
will meet on Thursday, May 26 at 7 pm. The
meeting will be held at the Pleasant Valley
Municipal Building. The program will be
presented by Chuck Cienawski, speaking on
“Pollen - Collecting, Cleaning, Drying and
Selling”.
There are still a
few Garden
Calendars left at
the Extension
Office
Grafton Farmers Market
Opening
The Grafton Farmers Market is looking for new
vendors. If you are interested you can contact
the Taylor County Extension Office for
additional information. If you plan on selling
fresh fruits or vegetables and want to
participate as a vendor with the Farmers Market
Nutrition program to accept the senior vouchers
you must be trained. Contact the Extension Office no
later than June 10, to sign
up for the training. There is
a deadline for all training
and paperwork to be completed and you cannot
wait until the market has
started and the vouchers
are being used to decide to
get trained.
5th Annual Enhancing Public Understanding of Natural Gas Issues
Conference
The 5th Annual Conference will focus on the landowner by addressing your most requested topics
regarding oil and natural gas development in West Virginia. Learn more about the decisions you
can make and the options available when it comes to natural gas drilling on your land. The conference will be held at Bridgeport Conference Center May 18 from 8:30 to 4. Registration costs $10
and
includes lunch. Registration deadline is May 6. Topics will include:
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Finding the right landman
Community planning
Prospects for the future
West Virginia’s oil and gas laws
Marcellus well data
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Protecting private water supplies
Solving reclamation problems
Wildlife habitat and energy development
Pipeline safety
Property assessment/taxation issues
For more information contact Georgette Plaugher, WVU Extension Oil and Natural Gas Program
Coordinator at 304-329-1391 or Georgy.Plaugher@mail.wvu.edu or visit
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Taylor Extension News
2016 Taylor County 4-H Roundup
On Monday, April 11th, Seventeen 4-H members & Cloverbuds participated in the 2016 Taylor County 4-H
Roundup. Below are the winners:
Thank you to our judges
and room chairs!
PowerPoint/Digital Presentation
Senior Division—Miscellaneous
*Ciarra McCartney— Blue Ribbon “My Adopted Life”
Dan Aucremanne
Becky Bartlett
Robert Bolton
Lou Friend
Charles Proudfoot
Wynne Proudfoot
Rick Reese
Brenda Thompson
Barb Watkins
Sheila Westfall
Susan Westfall
Ed Westfall
Visual Presentations
Senior Division— Mechanical Science & Technology
*Ryan McNemar—Red Ribbon
“Woodworking”
Junior Division –Horse
*Tyler Sayres—Red Ribbon
“Saddle Up”
Junior Division —Miscellaneous
*Orian Post—Blue Ribbon
“LEGOS”
Junior Division –Large Animal
*Jocelyn Sayres—Green Ribbon
“Cuts of Pork”
Junior Division –Small Animal
*Landon Brown—Green Ribbon
“Life of a Lizard”
Ansley McCartney—Green Ribbon “How to Groom a Cat”
Autumn Knotts—Green Ribbon
“My Guinea Pig”
The individuals who received the highest score on their presentation in their respective category and age
division qualified to represent Taylor County at the State Competition at Jackson’s Mill on May 21st.
These members also received a camp scholarship of $25.
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Scoring for Visual Presentation and Digital Presentation contests
 Blue Ribbons wer e given to all member s who scor e of 90-100pts
 Red Ribbons wer e given to all member s who scor e of 80-89pts
 White Ribbons wer e given to all member s who scor e of 70-79pts
 Green Ribbons wer e given to all member s who scor e 69pts or lower
Art Show
Junior Division
Crayon/Paints/Pastels
1st place — Gabriel Spino
2nd place — Alex Himes
3rd place —Abigail Wyer
Tyler Sayres
Sculpture
1st place —Madeline Shaver
Pencil/Charcoal/Pen & Ink
1st place — Olivia Shaver
Senior Division
Pencil/Charcoal/Pen & Ink
1st place — Kayla Lipscomb
Sculpture
1st place — Kayla Lipscomb
Creative Writing
Junior Division
Poetry
1st place — Madeline Shaver
Short Story
1st place — Olivia Shaver
Essay
1st place — Gabriel Spino
CLOVERBUDS
Crayon/Paints/Pastels
Viviana Aleshire
Cody Biddle
Pencil/Charcoal/Pen & Ink
Cody Biddle
Cloverbud Pledge Contest
Viviana Aleshire
Cody Biddle
The Great Cookie Cook-Off
Senior Division
1st place— Ciarra McCartney
2st place—Ryan McNemar
Junior Division
1st place— Orian Post
2nd place—Abigail Wyer
3rd place—Madeline Shaver
Sarina Frye
Autumn Knotts
Ansley McCartney
Olivia Shaver
Cloverbud
Viviana Aleshire
Cody Biddle
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Community News
All Aboard Grafton
Every Thursday at 12noon, individuals who want to get involved with
the community events and projects that have been started through the
Turn This Town Around program meet for lunch at Jerry’s Restaurant.
You don’t have to be able to attend every week. Come when you are
available. All are welcome!
On the last Thursday of each month, instead of the lunch meeting, an
evening meeting is held at 6pm at Grafton City Hall.
For more information about the All Aboard Grafton group, email Tom
Hart at thomashart124@yahoo.com
Community
Clean Up Days
Saturdays,
May 6th & May 21st
Meet at 9am at the
International Mother’s
Day Shrine
First Fridays in Grafton
May 6th, 2016 from 4-8pm
Check out Grafton on the First Friday of each month. Many of the businesses are staying open late and offering specials
or deals for First Friday.
FACEBOOK.COM/FIRSTFRIDAYSINGRAFTON
 WVU Students will formally unveil to the community their Branding Campaign of our new community website and
social media page along with goodies for the community, games for kids, cornhole and will be set up at various locations with wifi connections to show the general public how to access and use our new pages.
 Historical Society and Genealogical Society will have a Mother’s Day themed display opening at 5 pm.
 Somethin’ Country will host Shari with Tupperware, Donna with Daisy Doodle Dog Treats, member from the Taylor County Health Department, our newest local massage therapist Melissa Garvin, possibly Brenda Tokarz and
some of the WVU Students.
 Leer Mine will set up a Relay for Life table at Toad Hall as well as a craft table for children to paint flower pots and
plant flowers for their mother’s for Mother’s Day.
 Local Shriner’s will be selling Vidalia Onions 10lbs for $10.00. If anyone would like or needs to preorder please
contact Peggy or Dave Barney.
 Arts & Treasures will host Michaela Flohr with freshly baked bread, Karen Anderson will be at Toad Hall, weather
permitting if not permitting at Arts & Treasures, with “Reading with Dogs,” these are therapy dogs that she travels
around with to see children and the ill to help lift their spirits and also WVU Students.
 Gallery 62 West will have “I Sing with Gigi” students performing at 5:30 – 6 pm followed by their open reception
for their 20th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibit from 6 – 8pm. WVU Students will also be utilizing wifi here.
 VFW Women’s AUX will be giving out free cupcakes and American Flags.
 NHS Students will be doing a patriotic windsock craft and also have red, white and blue stars available for children
and adults to write their thank you’s to the Vet’s that will be hung at Toad Hall during the Spirit of Grafton and the
Memorial Day Parade for everyone to see. As well as supervising play equipment for children, hula hoops and jump
ropes.
 Remember This Photography Studio’s Julie Royce will be holding Mother/Children photo’s at her studio at 5 pm for
$20. You will receive a photo booklet, similar to the Photos with Santa and last year’s Gala photo booklets. All proceeds go to All Aboard Grafton.
 Walk for Women Committee will be set up at Gallery 62 West selling purses and handing out information on cervical and breast cancer.
 Anna Jarvis Committee will also be set up handing out information.
 The Strand Pool Room will host live music by Josh Folmsbee and Crooked Roots.