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Webb Wellness - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Offices
Issue 6, Volume 2

 Webb
Wellness
  January - March
Webb Wellness - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Offices
Table of Contents

Agriculture &
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Natural Resorces
4-H & Youth
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Development

Family & Community
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Health

Better Living for
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Texans

CEP - Family &                                          ............................................................................14
Consumer Science

Upcoming Schedule                                        ...........................................................................16

Social Media &
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Contact Us
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Agriculture & Natural Resources
 Growing & Nourishing Healthy Communities
The Growing and Nourishing Healthy Communities

program is being implemented in collaboration with the

Better Living for Texans program at Border Region. A

total of 12 participants are involved in this program that

aims to increase the availability of healthy foods,

specifically fresh produce, through the use of

community gardens. The Agriculture & Natural

Resources County Extension Agent and the BLT program

assistant conduct classes every Tuesday. This course is 6

weeks long and includes topics such as how to select the

right garden location, planting and watering techniques,

controlling insects, and composting.

          Zika Education Outreach
Agent promotes Zika Education to both adults and youth by

using a Zika educational display in which topics such as how

Zika is transmitted by mosquitoes and prevention

of mosquito bites. Agent attends events to promote

community awareness on Zika and prevention of mosquito

bites by remembering the 4 D's. The 4 D's are: 1. Drain or

Dump out all standing water around your home, clean clogged

gutters, empty bird baths and flower pot drain dishes weekly,

and store buckets, toys, and wheelbarrows so they do not

hold water 2. Dress- when outdoors, wear long pants and

long-sleeve shirts 3. Dusk & Dawn- Avoid disease-spreading

mosquitoes, which can be active at any time, day or night 4.

Defend with repellents-use mosquito repellent containing

DEET. DEET provides up to 6 hours of high protection from

mosquitoes and has an excellent safety record.
Webb Wellness - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Offices
YOUTH
                        COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
                            CONFERENCE
                                LEADERSHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Volunteering in adolescence is associated with positive outcomes during the teen years as

  well as in adulthood. Teens who volunteer are less likely to become pregnant or to use

drugs, and are more likely to have positive academic, psychological, and occupational well-

 being. Volunteering is also associated with the development of greater respect for others,

 leadership skills, and an understanding of citizenship that can carry over into adulthood.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and community stakeholders will offer a Youth Community

  Engagement Conference to address leadership, health and wellness. This conference is

                                         scheduled to take place:

     Sponsors and Donations NEEDED                        October 5-6, 2018

    Topics and Activities will include:
                                                        8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Food Preparation and Food Substitutions

              Keeping Food Safe

        Hidden Mysteries: Food Safety

          Welcome to the Real World

        Saving Money When Eating Out

           You Can Do It - Life Skills

           Dining at the Dollar Store

          What Type of Leader Am I?

            Is MyPlate Your Plate?

   Dinner Tonight: Building a Healthy Snack

             Defining Leadership

       Setting Goals and Accepting Self

               Learning to Learn

        Decision Making and Resiliency

Agriculture & Natural Resources
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

             Showmanship Clinic

2nd Annual Livestock Showmanship Clinic
                  On January 27, 2018, the Webb County
                   AgriLife Extension Office and Adult
                     Leader and Parents Association
                  hosted the 2nd annual Showmanship
                  Clinic with Nueces County Extension
                  Agent Kyle McManus, showmanship
                     expert and judge. Buckles were
                  awarded to Showmanship Champion
                       for each age category in the
                         respective project areas.

                   With steers, lambs, goats, rabbits,
                  hogs, and poultry, we had over 70 kids
                                register.

                     With the great support of our 4-H
                  parents, adult leaders and volunteers
                  we had a smooth event that included
                   a yummy selection of foods from the
                   concession stand and a photography
                       fundraiser which gave each
                  participating member a photo of them
                            with their project.

                         THANK YOU ALL!!!
Webb Wellness - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Offices
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

              Photography

Webb County 2018 Photography Contest
                Agent Angie Sifuentes and Landen Gulick
                Conducted a photography training for our
                members to prepare them for the county
                         and district contests.

                The workshop was held February 9th and
                another February 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 at
                         the Extension Office.

                We discussed rules, guidelines, deadlines,
                   and the many categories for photo
                submissions, including this year's theme:
                               Backyard.

                We had seven 4-H members submit a
                total of 22 photography entries. This
                county competition determined who
                  would advance to the District 12
                   contest. All 1st place winners
                 registered online by March 21st to
                               compete.

                CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
Webb Wellness - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Offices
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
                            Events, Competitions
                               & Recognition

                                  District 12 Postal League
                            We had 15 Cactus Country 4-H
                           members compete in the District 12
                               Postal League contest.

                                      Shooting Sports
                            Big congrats to Frank Ramirez on
                             signing his acceptance letter to
                           Schreiner University after receiving
                            a scholarship for Shooting Sports.

                                        Spring Fun Fest
                              Thanks to the great event at
                          Slaughter Park, youth were given the
                           opportunity to be physically active
                                through games and fun!

                          Major Shows
Webb County 4-H was represented at the San Antonio, Houston, and Austin
                          Livestock shows.
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Junior Edition

             1st Ever in Texas
Occurring for the first time in Webb County and in our lovely
 state of Texas, the first ever Dinner Tonight Junior program
  was implemented making Clark Elementary School the first
           Healthy Texas School Campus in the state.

  As the culmination of over 6 months of work and dedication
   and the instruction of Special Initiatives Coordinator, Ms.
    Luisa Colin, Clark Elementary School was recognized on
  February 8th, 2018 as the first ever Healthy Texas campus
 after completing a series of adult and youth curriculum and
programs to promote health, physical activity, and nutrition.
  Dinner Tonight Jr. opened with a proclamation ceremony to
recognize all those who worked hard to get this achievement,
    delivered by Healthy South Texas Associate Director of
 Programs, Dr. Elaine Fries. With the motivational speeches of
our local government leaders Judge Tijerina and Mayor Saenz,
 Clark Elementary students were pumped and ready to teach!

To kick off the fun, we were delighted by two Clark students
 as they conducted a live cooking show where they prepared
   yummy Veggie Tots - they had the audience laughing and
  craving the snack - definitely a crowd favorite! The event
followed along with interactive stations, a fun smoothie bike
challenge and a physical activity intermission where students
  danced along with Healthy South Texas Specialist, Ms. Erica
 Reyes. However, the fun was found in the different stations
                   scattered along the gym.
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After completing the exciting Learn, Grow Eat & Go (LGEG) program, all of Clark Elementary's
  G.T. students - ranging from 2nd-5th grade - were teamed up in groups of four or five to
 conduct their stations. Adopting it as part of their G.T. annual school project, these students
dedicated evenings and class time to learn about nutrition, physical activity and health. With
the help and dedication of teachers such as LGEG instructor, Ms. Eleonor Coronado, Walk Across
    Texas Coach Robert de la Cruz, Councilor Roxanna Rios, Vice-Principal Tessie Rodriguez,
     Principal Gabriela Perez and G.T. Coordinator Lisa Dunn, this program was possible.

  A total of 9 stations were offered to visiting parents and family - all solely conducted by
students and guided by the great teachers of Clark Elementary School! These stations included
food safety, nutritious snacks, knowing about physical activity and low-calorie drinks, getting
     the scoop on grains and so much more! Along with nutritional instruction, six of the
 stations included cooking demonstrations where students were able to showcase what they
 were teaching. With the amazing volunteer service of our Webb County Healthy Texas Youth
          Ambassadors, our participants were able to enjoy these wonderful treats.

  With a total of over 80 adult participants, 41 youth instructors, 10 Youth Ambassadors, 25
United I.S.D teachers, administration & faculty, and over 15 AgriLife Extension Specialists, our
  Dinner Tonight Junior event was a memorable success! Thank you to Mayor Pete Saenz and
Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina for their continuing support of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
                                           programs!
Webb Wellness - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension County Offices
Jan- Mar
Better Living for Texans kicked off the beginning of the new year
in high gear as they implemented 4 programs in Webb County.

Walk and Talk: The 6 to 8 weeks exercise centered curriculum
was offered at Ladrillito Actvity Center and El Eden Recreational
Center. This program prompted 40 participants to join us on our
weekly exercise sessions.

Fresh Start to a Healthier You: The 4 week curriculum that
offers research based lessons on healthy nutrition was offered at
Buenos Dias Day Care Center, Regent Care Center, Dovalina
Elementary School, Fasken Library Branch, and El Eden Rec
Center. The program included 60 participants.

Eat Smart Live Strong: This 4 week series combines nutrition
and physical activity. The curriculum was offered at Rio Bravo
Community Center and Mi Segunda Casa. The program included
20 participants.

Growing and Nourishing Healthy Communities: The 6
week series that teaches participants how to grow fruits and
vegetables in community and backyard gardens. The curriculum
has currently being offered at Border Region Behavioral Center.
Growing and
                       Nourishing Healthy
                      Communities - Border
                        Region - March

                       Fresh Start to a
                      Healthier You - Mi
                   Segunda Casa - February

3rd Annual Kite        Healthy Cooking
Festival - March      Food Demo - Inner
                         City Library
Spring Recipe
              Home Run Hummus Wrap

                         Ingredients
                         6 8-inch Whole wheat tortillas
                         1 1/2 cups Prepared hummus
                         1 cup Red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch
                         strips)
                         1/2 cup Carrots, grated
                         1 1/2 cups Baby spinach leaves

Directions

1. Place the 6 tortillas on a clean surface.

2. Place 1/4 cup of hummus in the center of each tortilla.
Use a butter knife to spread the hummus evenly from side
to side across the center of the tortilla.

3. Top the hummus with 4-6 red pepper strips and 1/4 cup
grated carrots.

4. Divide the spinach leaves evenly between each tortilla,
arranging the leaves over the top of the vegetables.

5. Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over the
vegetables, and then continue rolling up to the top edge.

6. Cut each wrap diagonally across the center width of the
wrap.

7. Place both halves on a plate to serve.
THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAM HAS BEEN OUT
   IN THE COMMUNITY CONDUCTING MULTIPLE PROGRAMS IN AREAS SUCH AS
   HEALTH AND WELLNESS, NUTRITION & CHILDHOOD OBESITY, FOOD SAFETY,
  PARENTING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. THESE PROGRAMS WERE: HEALING
     TRAUMA, BALANCED LIVING, SUGAR DETECTIVE, TACKLING THE TOUGH
       SKILLS, BULLYING PRESENTATION, MAINTAIN NO GAIN, FOOD LABEL
   READING, YOUR MONEY YOUR GOALS, AND CHOOSING HEALTHY FOOD FUN
                              AND FITNESS.

Throughout the holidays participants

from   the   Bueno   Aires   Community

Center participated in a 6 week weight

management    program,   Maintain   No

Gain, during the holidays. Participants

were weighed on a weekly bases in

order to keep track of their weight

gain or weight loss. They did an

amazing job! Overall, participants lost

8 lbs.! GREAT JOB!!!!
HEALING TRAUMA                               :

                   Participants are learning on how to cope with trauma

                   and boost up your self- esteem. This 6 week program

                   teaches different techniques on how to cope with

                   trauma, reduce anxiety, how to self-love, and how to

                   maintain healthy relationships. This program has been

                   conducted in 4 different centers such as Lamar Bruni

                   Vergara Education Center, Grupo Amor, Bethany

                   House, and Border Region. This program is currently

                   being taught at the Lamar Bruni Vergara Education

                   Center and Border Region MHMR.

GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY!
For more information on upcoming programs or to get
started on a program. Please contact the Family &
Consumer Science Cooperative Extension Agent, Ashley
Gastineau at 956-523-5290!
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Upcoming Schedule

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 04/02             Extension Office will be closed.
 04/03             Growing & Nourishing Healthy
 04/24             Communities - BLT & AgNR
                    Border Region Behavioral Center
                    Every Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 04/04             Healthy Texas Coalition Meeting
                    AgriLife Extension Conference Room
                    Wednesday, 11:30: a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 04/05             Living, Eating & Saving Green
                     Laredo Community College - South
                     Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
 04/06             4-H District 12 Event: Fashion Sensation
                   4-H District 12 Event: Roundup
                    Texas A&M Kingsville University
                    Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
                    Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Calendar reflects upcoming events for the month of April for all Extension staff
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  04/17             Fruit & Veggie Show and Tell
                     D.D. Hachar Elementary School
                     Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  04/18            Building a Healthy Workplace Conf.
                    Falcon International Bank, 3rd Floor
                    Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  04/19            Youth Community Engagement Mtg.
                    AgriLife Extension Conference Room
                    Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 04/26             Dia de los Niños Celebration Event
                    McKendrick Ochoa Salinas Library
                    Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

 04/28             4-H Senior Shin-Dig & Recognition
                    L.I.F.E. Pavillion, L.I.F.E. Grounds
                    Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Calendar reflects upcoming events for the month of April for all Extension staff
Want to Know More?
    Check Us Out on Social
           Media!
For all things AgriLife:
@webbagrilifeextension
@bltwebbcounty & @webb4H

           For recipes, physical activity and
          gardening tips: @webbagrilife and
                                  @blt.webb

For a healthy collection of recipes,
tips, and exercises: @FCHwebbBLT

             For recipe videos & kitchen tips
            visit the channel: Dinner Tonight
Contact Us

                                                Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
                                                 7209 E. Saunders St., Suite 5
                                                      Laredo, TX 78041
                                                   Office #: 956.523.5290

 Martha Ramirez, CEA-AgNR                                                                       Angie Sifuentes, CEA-FCH
Agriculture & Natural Resources                                                                Family & Consumer Science
 martha.ramirez@ag.tamu.edu                                                                  angelica.sifuentes@ag.tamu.edu

  Landen Gulick, CEA-4-HYD                                                                     Ashley Gastineau, CEP-FCS
   4-H & Youth Development                                                                   Cooperative Extension Program
  landen.gulick@ag.tamu.edu                                                                     amgastineau@pvamu.edu

    Genesis Hernandez, BLT                                                                       Valeria San Miguel, BLT
       Nutrition Educator                                                                           Nutrition Educator
genesis.hernandez@ag.tamu.edu                                                                valeria.sanmiguel@ag.tamu.edu

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