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table of

CONTENTS features

home

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Jheri-Lynn McSwain

l e t t e r f r o m the editor

chicken, avocado, mango taco recipe

fashion

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my favorite things

easy gardening

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easy gardening for insect control

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p l a c e s & f a c e s

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a letter from the

EDITOR S

pringtime is a season Of hope and joy and cheer. There’s beauty all around us

To see and touch and hear. So, no matter how downhearted And discouraged we may be, New hope is born when we behold Leaves on a budding tree, Or when we see a timid flower Push through the frozen sod And open wide in glad surprise Its petaled eyes to God, For this is just God saying, “Lift up your eyes to Me, And the bleakness of your spirit, Like the budding Springtime tree, Will lose its wintry darkness And your heavy heart will sing” For God never sends the Winter Without the joy of Spring. ~ Helen Steiner Rice xo,

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JHERI-LYNN McSWAIN my life in written form

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helby County has not been the same since December of 2013 when Jheri-Lynn McSwain moved to our county and took the position as Shelby County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health. Good things come in small packages,

and Jheri-Lynn has proved this to be true by her outstanding commitment to the citizens of Shelby County.

Born in Dallas, Jheri-Lynn was the first-born child to a military family. Her father

served for twenty years. She laughed as she said that she could have been born in Panama, except that her mother didn’t want to deliver her first child in a foreign country. When Jheri-Lynn was a few days old, her mother returned to Panama to join her father where they lived until she was about three years old.

She spent most of her

childhood living on military bases all over the world. This was to be the key inspiration

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for Jheri-Lynn to diversify her education

on a grant project. When the funding was

due to her love of working with people in

done, she returned to Texas, and became

all different races, cultures, and religious

employed with NASA in Clear Lake for two

backgrounds

years.

“I love learning about people, what will

With a new job and new marriage, she

make a difference in their lives regardless

settled down on a ranch in Jewett, Texas

of their background. I lived overseas in

to raise her family. She stayed at home

Panama, Nepal, Japan, Iran, Spain, and

for the first three years with Rhyan and

then back to the states.”

Ashlyn, and helped with the ranching side

of things. During that time she began

Eventually her family returned stateside

to live in Texas, Virginia, California,

looking at public schools her children

Nebraska, and Oklahoma. After her

would possibly attend, even though they

father retired from a military career in

were only one and three years old. She

intelligence, he went back to school and

visited local schools, observing teachers in

got his degree in child psychology and

their classrooms and was not pleased with

worked as a psychologist for several years.

what she observed in the classrooms.

Her mother was a teacher as well, and she

is still teaching to this day.

Jheri-Lynn to make the decision to return

to school and work toward receiving a

“Education was very much a part of my

This was instrumental in helping

background,” Jheri-Lynn said. Both her

master’s in Education. With this in mind,

younger brother and sister continued their

she decided she wanted to open a school

educations to include child psychology and

so her children and others like them would

veterinary technology.

have the best education they could have.

She attended Baylor, taking all required

Jheri-Lynn graduated from high school

in Waco, Texas. She received her Bachelor

educational classes, and received a Master

of Science Degree in 1989 in Wildlife and

of Science in Education. Upon completion,

Fishery from Texas A&M University, with

she then opened a Montessori school in

a goal of becoming a game warden. At the

Jewett, which is still there after twenty-

time she said she weighed about 98 lbs,

two years.

and her first assignment would have been

working the border and drug patrol. It was

Methodist church, that had facilities which

going to be a challenge as a 98-pound

were perfect for operating a school. She

female, and her supervisors recommended

approached the board, and expressed her

she not take the job.

concern that the facilities were being used

“I was discouraged, but I was okay.

only on Sundays and Wednesday nights.

That was the first duty,” Jheri-Lynn said.

She asked if they could make the school

Instead, she took a position in Oregon as

a part of the church. They agreed, and

a biologist, with a view of snow covered

the school was opened in 1993. Due to

mountains year-round. She enjoyed her

a change in her husband’s occupation,

job as a fisheries biologist, and worked

they moved to the Temple area. Although

Jheri-Lynn took her dream to the local

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Jheri-Lynn gave up the school, she was

and fisheries, and she had always loved

proud to say it is still open and successful

plants, earning her certification in Bell

today.

County as a master gardener. She was

ready to pursue something in horticulture,

Jheri-Lynn then went to Temple and

went to work at a Montessori school.

and returned once more to school at Texas

She returned to school receiving her

Tech and received her second master’s

elementary certification, and then taught

degree, this time in horticulture.

for 15 years in elementary in grades 1

– 3. After teaching for eight years, she

professor suggested she do an internship

was approached by the administration

with the Extension office, and so Jheri-

and asked if she would consider getting

Lynn contacted Bell County and asked if

certified as a principal because of her

she could intern with agents there. They

strong management skills. She did, and

agreed, and she completed her internship

worked as the principal of the school

with Bell County, working for them

for over eight years. Comparatively, she

approximately nine months. Following her

preferred being a teacher because her

internship, she sought out jobs working as

position as principal ended up being a very

an extension agent. While her daughter

stressful job.

completed her high school, she began

“I enjoyed that experience, and it

to look for positions open in the county

was great. My children ended up being

extension offices around the area. In the

in a private school setting until high

meantime, her future husband, Jimmy

school and that was nice, but we wanted

McSwain, told her about an opening at the

to integrate them into the public school

Shelby County Extension Office, which, if

system because we didn’t want them to

she moved to Center, Texas, would end up

be in a bubble their whole life. My son

being about four miles from their home.

graduated Salutatorian and my daughter

graduated in the top ten percent of her

to decide whether or not a move to East

class. Rhyan graduated with his masters’

Texas would work for her. Once she

from Texas A&M this last May in Civil

followed through with the interview

engineering and is in DC right now as

process, Jheri-Lynn was offered the job

a civil engineer, and my daughter will

and she made her move to Center, Texas

graduate this December from Texas Tech

in December of 2013. She and Jimmy were

University with her degree in kinesiology.

married in early 2014, and Jheri-Lynn

She is big into nutrition, wellness,

McSwain was welcomed “home” by the

education and working with people.”

residents of Shelby County.

Jheri-Lynn said she woke up one day

As a requirement for her degree, her

Jheri-Lynn met with Claudann Jones

As an Extension Agent for Shelby

and realized her daughter was graduating

County, Jheri-Lynn has been very busy.

from high school. She wanted to go back

One of the first things she tackled was

to her roots and do something she was

the 4-H program, “which has expanded

very passionate about. She loved wildlife

tremendously over the past few years.”

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Without a permanent facility, it was hard to keep leaders and youth. Having a newly remodeled facility in the old Center Elementary School helped to encourage great leadership, and tripled the enrollment to the current one hundred fifty eight, way beyond their current numbers.

“We have good strong leaders. I

oversee the food and nutrition projects, photography, and textiles, and this year we added robotics, which we have forty kids in that program. That was really an eye opener for us to because this is an agriculture based community which is wonderful, but then we have that handful of people that function on the engineering, technical side of things. We were not expecting the number of kids that showed up. We have some great leaders that recently moved from Houston that are engineering consultants with experience in aircraft,” Jheri-Lynn said.

Other youth-oriented programs include

the Kids’ Healthy Cooking Camp, which, because of popularity, has a waiting list for kids who love cooking. An additional classroom was also obtained and remodeled for a taxidermy project, where young people learn to do mounting of small animals. Jheri-Lynn also attended a Quilt of Valor presentation in Nebraska and shared the ideas locally.

“It was so moving. The 4H textile

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quilts. I have since gone to the different

civic groups – I’ve gone to Woodmen, I’ve

the Quilts of Valor project. There will be a

gone to Lion’s Club, and the Rotary and I

presentation made to the Commissioners

now have 15 quilts sponsored to be made.

Court. The local Veterans of Foreign Wars

We are kicking off that project in two

have provided nominations of individuals

weeks,” Jheri-Lynn said.

from over four hundred veterans in Shelby

County. The presentations will be given

The 4-H Club now has twenty sewing

The community has been supportive of

machines provided by a grant, and they

to the veterans, and the “textile kids”

are now teaching the textile project

will read a little background on the quilt

members to make quilts. The youth

and do the presentations, honoring the

entries for the Poultry Festival Quilt Show

individuals for their sacrifices, honor and

were expanded from five the previous year

valor.

to eighteen this past year.

never forgotten for the individuals. I want

“The kids are very excited about it.

“Our veterans are forgotten, but it’s

They love to quilt. The ages for 4-H range

to connect those generations because the

from 9-18 but the majority of the kids are

kids of today don’t have that connection.

9-12. They did an amazing job.”

My father, brother, uncles, grandfather are all military because that was an expectation back then,” Jheri-Lynn said.

Other children’s activities include

“Learn, Grow, Eat and Go” through the schools gardening projects, teaching gardening, nutrition, physical activities to students. Currently, there are gardens at third grade classes at Center Elementary, as well as plans to start gardens at F. L. Moffett for younger kids. Excelsior School District have two garden beds and Shelbyville Schools have four garden beds. This year, Center Intermediate fourth and fifth grade will have gardens, with more than three hundred-ninety-six students working it as a leadership project in the fourth and fifth grade levels. Jheri-Lynn visits every other week to the science club meeting and presents the lessons to club members, who then return to the classrooms and present lessons to their classmates in school as a leadership project. Jan-Feb 2018 |

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“That is the best thing ever. Plant that

have sent people to her for instruction,

seed and keep it going. I am only working

and proper use of the child car seats. Car

with twenty-five kids through the science

seats have been provided through a grant,

club but they are all taking it back to the

and are available to those who qualify.

classrooms and doing it. My future goal is

Jheri-Lynn educates parents in proper use

to get it in Timpson, Tenaha and Joaquin.

and installs the child seats in their cars,

I would like to have a garden in every

instructing them in the proper way to use

single school district.”

the tether and anchor system. She went

Another popular program in the

on to explain that a lap belt is designed

schools is the “Walk Across Texas”

for an adult. Under that size can cause

with the kids. Shelbyville kicked their

a child to be decapitated. Working with

walk off on Monday and have over five

Claudann Jones, they have installed about

hundred students and staff participating.

twenty-nine car seats in Nacogdoches,

The leadership team is comprised of

and an additional thirty-two car seats in

Coach Carter and Coach Marshal, along

Shelby County. The County Extension

with school nurse Jean Taylor, Mike

Office will be partnering with the Center

Furlow, S.W. Carter Principal, with the

Police Department’s two newly-certified

goal to virtually walk across Texas from

policemen to plan a child-seat check-up

Shelbyville all the way to El Paso. They

event in the fall for the whole county.

have maps of the state of Texas and each

class has their footprints tracked in their

a variety of programs and projects in

classrooms. During recess they do bonus

the area to become active participants.

miles when they walk with their families.

There is now a “Better Living for Texans”

The classroom that walks the furthest

assistant, Feleshia Thompson. They were

will get fitness equipment prizes. The

able to have that position created for

ones who participate in the bonus miles

Shelby County this past year based on the

will have their names placed in a hat,

target numbers as a BLT county, which

and drawn to win a bicycle which have

means that over 50% of the population

been donated by local area businesses.

is food-insecure within the schools.

As a result, the students collectively

Feleshia was hired last year to focus on

walk thousands of miles. This has been a

the program which deals with nutrition,

successful program in Center Elementary

food safety, feeding a family on a budget,

as well, and has been great way to get kids

and stretching food dollars. She’s been

moving.

with the County Extension Office for a

little over a year, and a valuable asset to

Jheri-Lynn is also a certified child

Adults in Shelby County are also offered

passenger safety technician, and is trained

the office and community. Another new

for proper installation of child car seats.

program called “Nutrition Matters” has

She shared that not all parents know that

been designed to meet the needs in the

their child has to be 4’9” to be out of a

African American audience. The program

car seat. Both DPS and the Sheriff’s office

is offered through twelve local churches,

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and the agents will work with families

obtaining her doctorate from Stephen F.

to help them understand and make the

Austin University in Forestry with a minor

connection with nutrition and chronic

in Horticulture. With all her local activities

disease. Feleshia will be kicking off that

and participation in adult and children’s

program soon, which will be offered on

programs, she realized that it was time to

Sunday’s through the churches. Over

fill out her paperwork for graduation.

three hundred participants will be involved

in twelve participating churches. Feleshia

and Jheri-Lynn McSwain is no exception.

has put all the curriculum together for

She’s just that kind of woman, filled with a

the entire district. The initial program

love for helping people and a drive to bring

is designed for the district with hopes to

quality programing that will educate both

utilize it across the state in the future.

the young and old. She brings to mind the

The program includes a health fair using

Navajo saying, “Give a man a fish, and you

cultural foods that are familiar to local

feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and

families.

you feed him for a lifetime.”

Big things do come in small packages,

“Better Living for Texas – Step Up,

Scale Down, Biggest Loser,” is the most popular adult program offered in Shelby County. It is a 12-week program to eat nutritiously and manage their weight. The one hundred or so participants compete for great prizes. Typically, as a group, they lose close to a 1,000 pounds every year. There are other projects in Shelby County that you will see Jheri-Lynn involved in, including the community gardens and many more.

Reflecting on her education and past,

Jheri-Lynn McSwain had no idea she would be so much an integral part of Shelby County, Texas. Her goal following her graduation from Texas A&M was to work with animals.

“That’s what I wanted to do, and to

travel,” Jheri-Lynn added. Raising her children and her strong background in education through her parents helped her to learn more about the world around her, loving and sharing her skills with others. In May of 2018, she will be March-April 2018 |

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EASY GARDENING FOR INSECT CONTROL article adapted from Joseph Masabni, Assistant Professor and Extension Horticiulturist.

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any kinds of insects feed on garden plants. Insect pests damage plants in two ways. Some chew holes in the leaves, stems, roots or fruit, and some stick their beaks into the plants and suck out plant juices. Insects attack garden plants at all times of the year. Some insects will feed on sprouting seed and young seedlings. Others feed on the growing plant or on the mature plant and its fruit. Kinds of Insects The insects that feed on garden plants can be divided into two main groups: the sucking and the chewing insects. These are some of the most common insect pests and the damage they cause. Recognizing insect problems A good gardener must learn to recogÂŹnize insect problems. To know when inÂŹsects are damaging your plants, watch for anything that does not look normal. The following symptoms will help you recognize insect problems.

1. Plants are stunted and do not grow properly. 2. Plants have deformed or damaged leaves. 3. Plants look yellow or light in color. 4. Plants look wilted and droopy

If your plants show any of these symptoms, examine each plant closely for insects. Also examine the soil near the plant base, as many insects drop and hide there when disturbed.

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Controlling insects Many insects can be managed without using pesticides, but this cultural control requires extra time and effort. It may also result in slight damage to your plants. Some of the cultural methods you can use to prevent or control insect damage are: 1. Keep weeds and grass pulled out of the garden. Mow the area around the garden. 2. Plant varieties that grow well in your area. 3. Apply the correct amount of fertil¬izer and water when needed. 4. When you have picked all the fruit, destroy the old plants by removing them or plowing them under. 5. You can wash off some insects, such as aphids and spider mites, with a water hose. 6. You may hand-pick some insects or egg masses from the plant to pre¬vent damage. Chemical control of insects often may be necessary. For best results, treat insects before large numbers build up in the gar¬den. Dusts or sprays provide good control. Before you buy a pesticide, read the label to see if it is recommended for the pest and plants you want to treat.

Insects attack garden plants at all times of the year.

Before you use a pesticide, read the label to see how much you should use. Read all infor¬mation on the label and follow all direc¬tions. All insecticides are poisonous, so han¬dle them with care and keep them away from children and pets. Some insecticides recommended for home vegetable gardens:

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EAT RIGHT

food, nutrition and health tips from the academy of nutrition and dietetics

EASY GARDENING cilantro! Joseph Masabni, Assistant Professor and Extension Horticulturist, and Patrick Lillard, Extension Assistant, The Texas A&M System

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ilantro is in the same family as parsley and is originally from Greece. Both its fresh green leaves and its seeds are used in many dishes, from Mexican food to Thai food. Cilantro leaves are used fresh in salads, salsa, and meat dishes, and can add a little zest to an omelet. The seeds, which are referred to as coriander, have a distinct flavor similar to orange and are used in pastries,sausage, and cooked fruit, and as an important ingredient in pickling spice and curry powder. Coriander oil is purported to have a medicinal quality and reduce flatulence. Varieties • Long Standing • Slo Bolt • Leisure

February for an April harvest and again in September for a November harvest. Weekly plantings will ensure that you have a continuous crop. To establish cilantro from seeds, set the seeds in a soft, well-tilled, and composted soil in January or February for a spring crop or in September for a fall crop. Set the seeds 2 inches apart in rows 12 to 15 inches apart if you are planning to harvest cilantro leaves. If you plan to harvest the seeds, plant the seeds 8 inches apart in rows 15 inches apart. For both uses, the seed depth should be about ¼ to ½ inches. There are about 2,000 seeds per ounce, so home gardeners will not need to purchase a lot of seeds for each season.

Soil preparation Cilantro prefers a light, well-drained, moderately fertile loam or sandy soil, but it will tolerate many soils as long as nutrient levels and moisture are monitored. Planting Cilantro is a cool-season crop that does best at temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees F. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 10 degrees F, but if temperatures exceed 85 degrees F it will start to bolt. In Texas, the best time to plant cilantro is in March-April 2018 |

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Fertilizing Cilantro should be fertilized twice. Apply ½ teaspoon of ammonium nitrate (34-0-0) or urea (21-0-0) per square foot. Watering The plant’s most critical need for water occurs during seedling germination and establishment. After the plants become established, they do not need much water. Disease

Weeds

Harvesting Cilantro leaves are ready to harvest 45 to 70 days after seeding. Cut exterior leaves once they reach 4 to 6 inches long. Or, cut the whole plant about 1 to 2 inches above the soil level to use both small and large leaves. Information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied.

Insects

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service AgriLifeExtension.tamu.edu More Extension publications can be found at AgriLifeBookstore.org Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, 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.

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EAT RIGHT

food, nutrition and health tips from the academy of nutrition and dietetics

CHICKEN, AVOCADO, MANGO TACO recipe Ingredients • 1 ripe avocado chopped • 1 cup chopped ripe mango • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped • 1/2 cup chopped jicama • Juice of 1 lime (2TBSP) • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro • 6 whole wheat flour tortillas • 1 1/2 cups cooked, cubed chicken breast. (Allow chicken to set in the refrigerator at least 2 hours to get good and cold.) Servings: 6 Instructions 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the avocado, mango, jalapeno pepper, jicama, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. 2. Mix in the cilantro let stand for 20 minutes. Add the chicken. Then fill tortillas with about 1/3 cup of mixture. Tacos are meant to be served cold. March-April 2018 |

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