4-H Extension Calendar

December 31 Wells County Offices closed for New Year’s

January 3 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

January 3 Extension Homemakers President’s Council, 1:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

January 7-9 Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis

January 18 Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis,
Marriott Downtown, 10 AM – 3 PM

January 18-20 Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum

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December 23-25 — Wells County Offices closed for Christmas

December 27 — Area 4-H Jr. Leader event at Crazy Pinz (1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne), 6-9 p.m. Meet at 4-H Park at 5 p.m., Ossian Community Market, 5:15 p.m. to Carpool. Call 824-6412 by December 22 for reservations.

December 29 — Extension Homemaker's Program Planning Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park

December 31 — Wells County Offices closed for New Year's

Jan. 3 — Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park
Jan. 3 — Extension Homemakers Presidents' Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

Jan. 7-9 — Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis

Jan. 17 — Wells County 4-H Association, 7 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park

Jan. 18 — Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jan. 18-20 — Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum

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December 23 - 25 Wells County Offices closed for Christmas

December 27 Area 4-H Jr. Leader event at Crazy Pinz (1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne), 6 - 9 PM. Meet at 4-H Park at 5 PM, Ossian Community Market, 5:15 PM to Carpool. Call 824-6412 by December 22 for reservations.

December 29 Extension Homemaker's Program Planning Meeting, 1:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

December 31 Wells County Offices closed for New Year's

Jan. 3 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

Jan. 3 Extension Homemakers President's Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center,4-H Park

Jan. 7 - 9 Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis

Jan. 17 Wells County 4-H Association, 7 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

Jan. 18 Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension and Teaching, Indianapolis
Marriott Downtown, 10 AM - 3 PM

Jan. 18 ñ 20 Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum

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December 17 4-H Jr. Leaders help with wrapping at Karing for Kids. Meet at 5:30 PM
at the 4-H Park. Wrap from 6 - 9 PM at the Markle Church of Christ,
State Road 116 at the west edge of Markle.

December 23 - 25 Wells County Offices closed for Christmas

December 27 Area 4-H Jr. Leader event at Crazy Pinz (1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne),
6 - 9 PM. Meet at 4-H Park at 5 PM, Ossian Community Market, 5:15 PM to
Carpool. Call 824-6412 by December 22 for reservations.

December 31 Wells County Offices closed for New Year's

Jan. 3 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center,
4-H Park

Jan. 3 Extension Homemakers President's Council, 12:30 PM, Community Center,
4-H Park

Jan. 7 - 9 Indiana Association of Fairs, Festivals & Events, Marriott East, Indianapolis

Jan. 18 - 20 Fort Wayne Farm Show, Memorial Coliseum

NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP 4-H HONORS MEMBERS

4-H families from Nottingham Township met recently at the Living Water Church for their annual 4-H Awards Night.

Township Record Book Awards were presented to: Malinah Dixon, Arts & Crafts; Erika Pinkerton, Consumer Clothing; Reid Shaffer, Construction Toy; Rachel Harvey, Corn; Jessie Mc Clure, Dairy Feeder Steer, Photography, and Rabbit; Jessica Betz, Dog Poster, Poultry, and Scrapbooking; Brooke Gephart, Foods; Matthew Geisel, Models; Shiloh Hicks, Rabbit Poster; Ben Shaffer, Small Engines.

County Record Book Awards were presented to: Rachel Harvey, Corn; Jessie Mc Clure, Photography; and Jessica Betz, Scrapbooking.

Outstanding Record Books submitted at the County Fair are judged by 4-H Leaders and submitted for township and county awards. Accuracy, completeness, and neatness are the major factors considered in the judging.

Roger Sherer, 4-H Extension Educator presented a PowerPoint program on 4-H Fair Highlights.

Information was shared from the Wells County 4-H Foundation and their activities at the 4-H Fair. High School seniors were encouraged to apply for the scholarships that are sponsored by the 4-H Foundation.

Wells County Farm Bureau was recognized for their sponsorship of 4-H pins and donation to the 4-H Club for the Achievement Program.

4-H Leader Deena Mc Clure was thanked for her service as 4-H Leader.

Volunteers serving on the 4-H Association and 4-H Council were also thanked. They include Doug & Tammy Klefeker, Treva Betz, and Karl Steiner. In addition, volunteers from the township were thanked for their help with the 4-H Pancake & Sausage Booth at the Bluffton Street Fair and Labor Day weekend Rodeo.

Additional volunteers are needed for these committees next year. Interested adults may contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412.

The 4-H program is organized by the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Wells County, and the US Department of Agriculture.

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December 8 Wells County 4-H Association Budget Committee Meeting, Wells
County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM

December 9 4-H Scholarship Workshop, Wells County Community Center, 4-H
Park, Bluffton, 7 - 8 PM

December 13 Wells County 4-H Association, Wells County Community Center,
4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM (Carry-In Supper)

December 17 4-H Jr. Leaders help with wrapping at Karing for Kids. Meet at 5:30 PM
at the 4-H Park. Wrap from 6 ñ 9 PM at the Markle Church of Christ,
State Road 116 at the west edge of Markle.

December 27 Area 4-H Jr. Leader event at Crazy Pinz (1414 Northland Blvd., Fort Wayne),
6 - 9 PM. Meet at 4-H Park at 5 PM, Ossian Community Market, 5:15 PM to
Carpool. Call 824-6412 by December 22 for reservations.

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December 6 — Wells County 4-H Jr. Leaders, 6:30 p.m. (Meet at Bluffton Wal-Mart - Christmas Family Project)

December 7 — Wells County 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m.

December 8 — Wells County 4-H Association Budget Committee Meeting, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 p.m.

December 9 — 4-H Scholarship Workshop, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7-8 p.m.

December 13 — Wells County 4-H Association, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 p.m. (Carry-In Supper)

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December 6 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leaders, 6:30 PM. (Meet at Bluffton Wal-Mart
- Christmas Family Project)

December 7 Wells County 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting, Wells County
Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM

December 8 Wells County 4-H Association Budget Committee Meeting, Wells
County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM

December 9 4-H Scholarship Workshop, Wells County Community Center, 4-H
Park, Bluffton, 7 - 8 PM

December 13 Wells County 4-H Association, Wells County Community Center,
4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 PM (Carry-In Supper)

MONSANTO TO FUND 'FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES'

Indiana farmers in 83 counties including Wells and surrounding counties have an opportunity to provide a boost to their rural community with a $2,500 award available to their favorite nonprofit civic group or unit of government.

The program provides a great opportunity for farmers to nominate their favorite local non-profit. In 2009, the first year of the program, the funds provided nearly 500 farmers in 10 states with $2,500 awards to the non-profit organization of their choice. The program in 2010 has now expanded to more than 1,200 counties across 38 states.

Some of the more popular non-profits receiving the awards from the farmers include: FFA, 4-H, and fire departments. Those groups selected have included: Boys & Girls Club, SWCD, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and Park Boards.

Farmers can apply online at www.growcommunities.com or call 1-877-267-3332. Farmers 21 and over, who are actively engaged in farming a minimum of 250 acres of corn, soybeans and / or 40 acres of open field vegetables or at least 10 acres of tomatoes, peppers, and / or cucumbers grown in protected culture are eligible. Farmers can enter now through December 31, 2010.

The program is open to all qualifying farmers, and no purchase is necessary in order to enter or win. One winner will be drawn from each of the participating counties, and the Monsanto Fund will announce winning farmers and recipient organizations by February 2011.

Support your favorite non-profit. Enter the Monsanto Funds America's Farmers Grow Communities program.

4-H Extension Calendar

Nov. 22 — Nottingham Nobles 4-H Club Achievement Program, Living Water Church, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving

Nov. 26 — County Offices Closed

Nov. 30 — Ag Outlook Breakfast/Program - Wells County Community Center, 7 a.m. No fee but call for reservation, 824-6412
Nov. 30 — Private Pesticide Applicator Training Session, Wells County Community Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $10 fee. Call 824-6412 to register.
Nov. 30 — Northeast IN Purdue Council on Agriculture, Extension, Research & Teaching, Allen County Extension Office, 7 p.m.

Dec. 2 — Extension Homemaker's Holiday Luncheon, 11 a.m. $10. RSVP to Janice Walker.

ROCKCREEK TOWNSHIP 4-H AWARDS NIGHT HELD

Families in the Rockcreek Township 4-H Club met recently to honor members at their annual Achievement Night held at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.

Township Record Book Awards were presented to: Jessica VandenBoom, Arts & Crafts, Collections, Photography, & Sewing; Kale DeVoe, BBQ; Kristen Bales, Beef & Sheep; Ben DeVoe, Computer; Gabriel Smith, Construction Toy & Forestry; Audrey Barnes, Dairy; Elizabeth Small, Dairy Feeder Steer; Markus Hacker, Electric; Dani Thomas, Foods; Sara Eubank, Gift Wrapping; Cylee Morris, Goat; Karlie Thomas, Health; Danielle Hacker, Models; Luke Batdorff, Rabbit; Ashley VandenBoom, Scrapbooking; Sara DeVoe, Sewing; Caige Morris, Swine; Allison Topp, Vet Science; and Brent Bales, Woodworking.

County Record Book Awards were presented to: Jessica VandenBoom, Collections; Kristen Bales, Beef; and Ben DeVoe, Computer.

Outstanding records submitted at the County Fair are judged by 4-H Leaders and submitted for township and county awards. Accuracy, completeness, and neatness are the major factors considered in the judging.

4-H Electric Project Awards were presented to Danielle Hacker and Markus Hacker. United REMC and the Indiana Rural Electric Cooperatives serve as the sponsors of this award.

Sherry Johnson from the Wells County 4-H Foundation reported their fund raising projects. High school seniors were encouraged to apply for the scholarships that are sponsored by the 4-H Foundation.

4-H Leaders Cindy and James Hall were thanked by their club for the help and leadership during 2010.

Volunteers who assisted with the 4-H Pancake & Sausage Booth at the Bluffton Street Fair were thanked. In addition, those serving on the 4-H Association and Council were thanked. These included: Steve & Jodie Bales and Jennifer Freds.

Additional volunteers are needed for these committees next year. Adults interested in serving on these committees in 2011 should contact the Wells County Extension Office, 824-6412.

Wells County Farm Bureau was recognized for their sponsorship of 4-H pins and donation to the 4-H Club for the Achievement Program.

The 4-H program is organized by the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Wells County, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

4-H Extension Calendar

Nov. 22 Nottingham Nobles 4-H Club Achievement Program, Living Water
Church, 6:30 PM

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving

Nov. 26 County Offices Closed

Nov. 30 Ag Outlook Breakfast / Program at Wells County Community Center,
7 AM No fee but call for reservation, 824-6412

Nov. 30 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Session, Wells County Community
Center, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. $10 fee. Call 824-6412 to register.

Nov. 30 Northeast IN Purdue Council on Agriculture, Extension, Research &
Teaching, Allen County Extension Office, 7 PM

Dec. 2 Extension Homemaker's Holiday Luncheon, 11 AM. $10. RSVP to
Janice Walker.

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Nov. 9 — Chester Chargers & Liberty Happy Go Lucky 4-H Clubs Achievement Program. Southern Wells School, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 11 — Veteran's Day - County Offices Closed

Nov. 15 — Northeast IN 4-H & FFA Forestry, Crops & entomology Judging, Whitley County Fairgrounds, 6 p.m.
Nov. 15 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
Nov. 15 — Rockcreek Rollers 4-H Club Achievement Program, Wells County Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 18 — Wells County Extension Advisory Board, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving

Nov. 26 — County Offices Closed

Nov. 30 — Ag Outlook Breakfast/Program - Wells County Community Center, 7 a.m. - No fee but call for reservation, 824-6412
Nov. 30 — Private Pesticide Applicator Training Session, Wells County Community Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $10 fee. Call 824-6412 to register.
Nov. 30 — Northeast IN Purdue Council on Agriculture, Extension, Research & Teaching, Allen County Extension Office, 7 p.m.

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Nov. 7 Wells County Horse & Pony Advisory Board, Community Center, 4-H
Park, 5 PM

Nov. 9 Chester Chargers & Liberty Happy Go Lucky 4-H Clubs Achievement
Program. Southern Wells School, 6:30 PM

Nov. 11 Veteran's Day County Offices Closed

Nov. 15 Northeast IN 4-H & FFA Forestry, Crops & entomology Judging, Whitley
County Fairgrounds, 6 PM

Nov. 15 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

Nov. 15 Rockcreek Rollers 4-H Club Achievement Program, Wells County
Community Center, 6:30 PM

Nov. 18 Wells County Extension Advisory Board, Community Center, 7 PM

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving

Nov. 26 County Offices Closed

Nov. 30 Ag Outlook Breakfast / Program at Wells County Community Center,
7 AM: No fee but call for reservation, 824-6412

Nov. 30 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Session, Wells County Community
Center, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. $10 fee. Call 824-6412 to register.

Nov. 30 Northeast IN Purdue Council on Agriculture, Extension, Research &
Teaching, Allen County Extension Office, 7 PM

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Nov. 2 — Election Day - County Offices Closed

Nov. 4 — State Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, Beck Center, West Lafayette
Nov. 4 — Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m.

Nov. 9 — Chester Chargers & Liberty Happy Go Lucky 4-H Clubs Achievement Program. Southern Wells School, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 11 — Veteran's Day - County Offices Closed

Nov. 15 — Rockcreek Rollers 4-H Club Achievement Program, Wells County Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 30 — Ag Outlook Breakfast/Program - Wells County Community Center, 7 a.m. - No fee but call for reservation, 824-6412
Nov. 30 — Private Pesticide Applicator Training Session, Wells County Community Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $10 fee. Call 824-6412 to register.

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Oct. 30 Wells County Health Fair, Lancaster Elementary, 7 - 11 AM

Nov. 1 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM; President's
Council, 1:30 PM

Nov. 2 Election Day - County Offices Closed

Nov. 4 State Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, Beck
Center, West Lafayette

Nov. 4 Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM

Nov. 9 Chester Chargers & Liberty Happy Go Lucky 4-H Clubs Achievement
Program. Southern Wells School, 6:30 PM

Nov. 11 Veteran's Day - County Offices Closed

Nov. 15 Rockcreek Rollers 4-H Club Achievement Program, Wells County
Community Center, 6:30 PM

Nov. 30 Ag Outlook Breakfast / Program - Wells County Community Center,
7 AM - No fee but call for reservation, 824-6412

Nov. 30 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Session, Wells County Community
Center, 9:30 - 11:30 AM. $10 fee. Call 824-6412 to register.

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Oct. 30 —Wells County Health Fair, Lancaster Elementary, 7-11 a.m.

Nov. 1 — Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 p.m.; President's Council, 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 2 — Election Day — County Offices Closed

Nov. 4 — State Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, Beck Center, West Lafayette
Nov. 4 — Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m.

Nov. 11 — Veteran's Day — County Offices Closed

Nov. 15 — Rockcreek Rollers 4-H Club Achievement Program, Wells County Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

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Oct. 30 Wells County Health Fair, Lancaster Elementary, 7 - 11 AM

Nov. 1 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM; President's
Council, 1:30 PM

Nov. 2 Election Day - County Offices Closed

Nov. 4 State Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, Beck
Center, West Lafayette

Nov. 4 Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM

Nov. 11 Veteran's Day - County Offices Closed

Nov. 15 Rockcreek Rollers 4-H Club Achievement Program, Wells County
Community Center, 6:30 Pm

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Oct. 19 Extension Homemakerís International Night, 7 PM

Oct. 30 Wells County Health Fair, Lancaster Elementary, 7 ñ 11 AM

Nov. 1 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, 12:30 PM; Presidentís
Council, 1:30 PM

Nov. 2 Election Day ñ County Offices Closed

Nov. 4 State Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, Beck
Center, West Lafayette

Nov. 8 Rockcreek Rollers 4-H Club Achievement Program, Wells County
Community Center, 6:30 Pm

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Oct. 14 — Volunteer Work Day, Wells County Community Center, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 15 — Girl's Night Out, 4-H Park, 5-10 p.m., Wellness Walk, Dinner, Zumba Party, $20

Oct. 17 — Jackson Twp. 4-H Achievement Program, Dillman Church, 3-5 p.m.

Oct. 18 — Wells County 4-H Association, 4-H Park, Community Center, 7 p.m.

Oct. 19 — Extension Homemaker's International Night, 7 p.m.

Oct. 30 — Wells County Health Fair, Lancaster Elementary, 7-11 a.m.

4-H Junior Leader Booth Demolition

LANCASTER 4-H AWARDS NIGHT HELD

4-H members in the Lancaster Achievers 4-H Club were recently honored at their annual 4-H Achievement Night held at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park, Bluffton.

Township Record Books were presented to: Brandon Springer, Aerospace and Models; Emily Elder, Arts & Crafts; Bree Anna Bailey, Beef; Autumn Hoover, Cake Decorating; Tricia Moser, Cat Poster and Rabbit Poster; Brittany Barger, Child Care and Foods; Harley Link, Collection, Flowers, and Poultry; Bryant Barger, Construction Toy and Dog Poster; Ashlyn Mills, Dairy; Shane Fiechter, Dairy Feeder Steer; Lance Clark, Electric and Swine; Elisse Huss, Garden & Strawberry; Caitlin Link, Gift Wrapping and Vet Science; April Steffen, Photography; Bekah Coolman, Rabbit; Kayla Hanni, Scrapbooking; and Ethan Bailey, Wildlife.

County Record Book Awards were presented to: Brandon Springer, Models; Brittany Barger, Child Care and Foods; Harley Link, Poultry; Ashlyn Mills, Dairy; Elisse Huss, Strawberry; and Caitlin Link, Vet Science.

Outstanding Record Books submitted at the County Fair are judged by 4-H Leaders and submitted for township and county awards. Accuracy, completeness, and neatness are the major factors considered in the judging.

Colton Dettmer was presented the first year 4-H Electric Awards which are sponsored by United REMC and other Rural Electric Cooperatives across Indiana.

Sherry Johnson shared information from the Wells County 4-H Foundation and their activities at the 4-H Fair. High school seniors were encouraged to apply for the scholarships that are sponsored by the 4-H Foundation. Volunteers are also needed for the group in 2011.

Roger Sherer, 4-H Extension Educator presented a PowerPoint program on highlights of the year. Volunteers were thanked for their help with the annual Street Fair Pancake & Sausage Booth and the Rodeo. Wells County Farm Bureau was recognized for their sponsorship of 4-H pins and support of the Achievement Program.

4-H Club Leaders Rob & Jenni Hoover were thanked along with 4-H Associaiton and Council members Kent & Tracey Ulmer.

Additional adults are needed for the Association and Council next year. Interested adults may contact the Wells County Extension Office, 824-6412.

The 4-H program is organized by the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Wells County, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Oct. 9 Northeast Indiana 4-H & FFA Soils Judging Contest, DeKalb County,
8:30 AM

Oct. 9 4-H Jr. Leader Booth Demolition Day, 4-H Park, 10 AM

Oct. 14 Volunteer Work Day, Wells County Community Center, 9 AM - 2 PM

Oct. 15 Girl's Night Out, 4-H Park, 5 - 10 PM, Wellness Walk, Dinner,
Zumba Party, $20

Oct. 17 Jackson Twp. 4-H Achievement Program, Dillman Church, 3 - 5 PM

Oct. 18 Wells County 4-H Association, 4-H Park, Community Center, 7 PM

Oct. 19 Extension Homemaker's International Night, 7 PM

Oct. 30 Wells County Health Fair, Lancaster Elementary, 7 - 11 AM

Casey Biberstine Memorial Show

Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds was the perfect location for the annual Bluffton Street Fair Horse & Pony Show. News-Banner Sports Editor Paul Beitler was there on Wednesday and captured this video.

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Sept. 21-25 — Bluffton Free Street Fair - visit the 4-H Pancake Booth

Sept. 26 — 2010 4-H Poland Exchange Participants, Whitley County Extension Office, Columbia City, 2-5 p.m.

Sept. 28 — Extension Homemakers Fall Program Fair, 4:30-8 p.m.

Sept. 29 — Pick up 4-H Frozen Food, 4-H Park Quonset Building, 2-5 p.m.

Sept. 30 — Adams-Wells County 4-H & FFA Soils Judging Contest, Wells Co.
Sept. 30 — Lancaster Achievers 4-H Club Achievement Night, Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 — Indiana 4-H Congress, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Sept. 21 & 25 Bluffton Free Street Fair and visit the 4-H Pancake Booth

Sept. 26 2010 4-H Poland Exchange Participants, Whitley County Extension
Office, Columbia City, 2 & 5 PM

Sept. 28 Extension Homemakers Fall Program Fair, 4:30 & 8 PM

Sept. 29 Pick up 4-H Frozen Food, 4-H Park Quonset Building, 2 & 5 PM

Sept. 30 Adams-Wells County 4-H & FFA Soils Judging Contest, Wells Co.

Sept. 30 Lancaster Achievers 4-H Club Achievement Night, Wells County
Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM

Oct. 2 Indiana 4-H Congress, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 9 AM ñ 4 PM

Oct. 2 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Achievement Program, 4-H Park
Cookhouse Patio, 5 PM

Oct. 5 Hurry'n' Harrisons 4-H Club Achievement Night, Wells County
Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM

Oct. 6 Jefferson Knightriders 4-H Club Achievement Night, Wells County
Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM

STREET FAIR TRADITION CONTINUES WITH 4-H PANCAKE BOOTH

As the Bluffton Street Fair celebrates its 100th anniversary, it has many other traditions that go along with it.

One of those traditions is the 4-H Pancake & Sausage Booth located on Market Street
just northwest of the courthouse.

In fact, 2010 will be the 61st year for the 4-H Pancake & Sausage Booth. However, 4-H has an even longer history with the Street Fair. 4-H youth in Wells County first began exhibiting canned goods, corn and livestock at the 1923 Street Fair and continued until 1949.

In 1950 4-H switched to a summer fair in order to give youth an opportunity to exhibit at the State Fair which was held in late August.

Through the 61 years, the menu has not changed much. The volunteers still cook up some great buttermilk pancakes, whole hog sausage and ham. In addition, the booth serves grilled cheese sandwiches, sausage sandwiches and new this year will be a pork burger.

Volunteers all across the county help with the booth. This yearís shift chair people include: Lancaster, Rob & Jenni Hoover; Harrison, Janet Ramseyer; Liberty, Leah Sills; Chester, Aimee & Doug Paxson; PATRIOTS 4-H Club, Cindy Mossburg; Jefferson, Cindy Meyer and Ronda Flesch; Jackson, Kelly Jones; Nottingham, Shari Hook; Rockcreek / Union, Julie Smith; and Horse & Pony Club, Ray Carroll and Mary Nolan.

Anyone interested in volunteering with the booth should contact the Wells County Extension Office, 824-6412.

This yearís booth features new canvas sides and a new arching roof along with a fresh coat of paint to match.

The booth will open each morning (Wednesday ñ Saturday) at 7 AM and continue throughout the day and evening.

The purpose of the 4-H booth also has not changed through the years. The profit from the booth helps to support the 4-H program with the purchase of ribbons for the fair and sending youth on educational 4-H trips along with assisting with 4-H Park upkeep.

Many people make a traditional stop at the Pancake Booth sometime during the fair to enjoy food and to watch the volunteers turn out those pancakes and sausage.

So enjoy the 100th anniversary and help 4-H celebrate 61 plus years of being at the Street Fair.

(Allen County) 4-H rifle program to begin

East Allen Times:

Allen County 4-H Shooting Sports Club will host a 10-week .22 rifle class open to all youth in grades 5-12. The program will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Concordia Lutheran High School Shooting Range, starting Oct. 6.....

Wells County Rodeo!

RODEO SET UP UNDERWAY AT 4-H PARK

Broken Horn Rodeo Company from Ripley, Ohio and 4-H volunteers have been busy setting up gates and livestock corrals for the Championship Rodeo scheduled for Saturday, September 4th. The Rodeo will begin at 7:30 PM and Country Music singer Dwayne Spaw will perform at 7 PM. Spaw's high energy performance will prepare the fans for an exciting rodeo.

A total of 103 participants have paid their entry fees with some performing in multiple events. A drawing is held in some events to limit participation to 15 during the actual rodeo. Immediately after the official rodeo, the remaining participants not selected in the draw are allowed to participate for points and prize money.

A special performance of the Wells County 4-H Color Guard is slated along with Melissa Nolan singing the National Anthem. Melissa, a Norwell High School senior and a 4-H member, recently won the State Fair Youth Talent Contest.

Seating at this year's rodeo has been improved. Portable bleachers will be located on the east side of the rodeo arena along with the permanent concrete bleachers which are on the west side. People are encouraged to bring a blanket or seat pad to sit upon. Lawn chairs will not be allowed this year in the concrete bleachers. The improved seating is hoped to provide better viewing of the entire rodeo.

Handicapped parking will be available close to the entry gate at the rodeo.

Stick Horse races will again be held for youth ages 5 and under and 6 ñ 9.

4-H volunteers will be serving food during the event starting at 5 PM when the gates open for people to select their favorite seat.

Proceeds from the Rodeo will go to 4-H Park improvements.

For more information about the Rodeo, contact Kent Ulmer, 260-417-3954 or www.brokenhornrodeo.com

Four food contests won at State Fair

Entering recipe and food contests at the Indiana State Fair paid off in a big way this year for Wells County’s Fancheon Resler as she managed to win prizes in four different contests.
She took the $500 first prize in the Food for Thought food story writing contest. The contest’s 40 entries focused on Indiana food memories and was sponsored by the Indiana Humanities Council.
Her SPAM Pasta Pizza (Tuscan style) took the $150 First Place cash prize in the Great American SPAM Championship (adult division). Her recipe will move on to a national competition where she will have a chance to win a trip to Hawaii in April 2011 and attend the SPAM Jam Waikiki Festival.
Her 4th entry was in the Malt-O-Meal Make It with Cereal Contest where she took the $100 cash First Place prize for Chocolate-Raspberry Pizza.
In addition Resler’s recipe for “Grandma’s Gooseberry Raisin Pie” took second place in the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance sponsored Heirloom Recipe Contest. The recipe had to be at least 50 years old and a short story was part of the presentation. Resler explains that the contest was judged very differently from any other at the state fair as five food alliance people and media people did the judging. Entered to be judged were a variety of items from meat to breads to desserts to salads.

Rodeo Coming to Wells County 4-H Park!

September 4th, 2010
WELLS COUNTY 4-H ASSOCIATION IPRA/MSRA
Location: Wells County 4-H Association Fairgrounds
1240 S. 4-H Road
Bluffton, Indiana 46714
Time: 7:30 P.M.
BB, SB, BR, SW, CR, CBR, TR $500. adm. $40. ef Total $3500
SCF $5.00 CES $8.00
Call in Date: August 30th, 2010
CES: 1-800-639-9002 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Permits, locals, & youth cards accepted

Click here for more information about the Broken Horn Rodeo.

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September 1 — 4-H Rodeo Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.

September 4 — Annual World Championship I.P.R.A. Rodeo and Country Music Singer Dwayne Spaw 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m. (Music starts at 6:45 p.m.) Refreshments available on the grounds. Admission prices: Adults $10; Children (6 and under) $5.

September 5 — 4-H Rodeo Clean-Up, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 1 p.m.

September 6 — LABOR DAY, County Offices closed

September 7 — Extension Homemakers, Executive Council Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park; Extension Homemakers, President's Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park

September 8 — Extension Homemakers Fall District Meeting, Steuben County

September 9 — 4-H Livestock Committees, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.

September 10-12 — State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors Workshop, Ross Camp, Lafayette

September 13 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 7 p.m.

September 14 — 4-H Frozen Food Orders Due, Extension Office

September 21-25 — Bluffton Free Street Fair

4-H Rodeo set up, 4-H Park, 1:00 PM

September 1, 4-H Rodeo Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM

September 4, Annual World Championship I.P.R.A. Rodeo and Country Music Singer Dwayne Spaw
4-H Park, Bluffton, 7:00 PM (Music starts at 6:45 PM) Refreshments available on the grounds.
Admission prices: Adults $10.00; Children (6 and under) $5.00

September 5 4-H Rodeo Clean-Up, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 1:00 PM

September 6 LABOR DAY, County Offices closed

September 7, Extension Homemakers, Executive Council Meeting, 12:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park
Extension Homemakers, Presidentís Council Meeting, 1:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

September 8 Extension Homemakers Fall District Meeting, Steuben County

September 9 4-H Livestock Committees, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM

September 10-12 State 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors Workshop, Ross Camp, Lafayette

September 13 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 7 PM

September 14 4-H Frozen Food Orders Due, Extension Office

September 21 - 25 Bluffton Free Street Fair

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Edelweiss singers CD available
The newest CD by the Edelweiss Singers, is now available at Et Cetera Ecke, BernHaus Furniture, Swiss Village Boutique and Swiss Heritage Village Museum.
The CD includes Lil' Red Riding Hood and an arrangement of America, The Beautiful and more. The music was recorded at Cross Community Church during Swiss Days.

Arts Place Offering MusicWorks Classes in Blackford County
Arts Place is currently accepting registrations for fall MusicWorks lessons for students and adults to be held in Blackford County. Registration brochures are available at Arts Place, 131 East Walnut Street in Portland, and community locations in Blackford County. Electronic versions of the registration brochure and scholarship form are available online at www.artsland.org. For more information contact Arts Place at 260-726-4809 or 866-539-9911.
This is the third year Arts Place’s MusicWorks program is being offered in Blackford County. With the support of the Blackford County Community Foundation and the Opal Greenlee Memorial Fund, instruction will be offered at Blackford County Junior High School and Montpelier Elementary School. Class times are scheduled after school and during the evening through the week.
Individual lessons begin Aug. 30 and continue through May 6, 2011. A Group Piano Lab is offered for second grade students at Southside Elementary School. All classes meet weekly.
Registrations will be accepted at any time throughout the year. Students who register by Aug. 20, 2010 will receive priority consideration. After that date, students will be accepted on a space-available basis. Scholarships are available based on financial need.

Fort Wayne Mom's Night Out Aug. 26
The second annual Mom's Night Out will be held Aug. 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Ceruit's Summit Park at 6601 Innovation Blvd. Fort Wayne.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
There will be more than 70 exhibitor booths, stage demonstrations, a fashion show, live entertainment and an array of heavy hors d'oeuvres.
The first 500 moms to arrive will receive a free reusable shopping tote filled with goodies.
For more information call 260-461-8484 or visit www.fotwayne.com or www.parenting.fortwayne.com.

Thursday Night Bingo Aug. 26
Thursday Night Bingo will be held Aug. 26 at Southwest Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road. Doors open at: 4:30 p.m. Warm-ups start at: 6 p.m. Regular Bingo starts at: 7 p.m. It is open to the public.
For more information call 260-747-4677.

Bean Blossom Blues Festival Aug. 27-28
The Bean Blossom Blues, Brews and BBA will be held Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28 just five miles north of Nashville on State Road 135.
The “Bean” is a world class, three day long music party featuring national blues bands, a State Championship BBQ Contest, wine and beer tastings, food, camping and campfire jams.
Featured this year will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd, four-time Grammy nominated guitarist. Tickets are available at the gate.
For more information log onto: www.beanblossomblues.com.

Taste of the Arts
Aug. 28
Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne will present the region’s premiere arts festival-Taste of the Arts held in downtown Fort Wayne Aug. 28 from noon to 7 p.m., followed by “Dessert”-a showcase of local bands. Admission to the Taste of the Arts is free.
Festival activities will include:four stages that will showcase more than 26 different performances throughout the day, with two stages active at all times; facepainting, dance workshops, an instrument playground, and costume displays are just a sampling of activities to try. ARCH will offer hourly historic downtown walking tours and more.
Food will be available for purchase during the day. An Art Marketplace will feature a dozen artists selling their high-quality works and the Museum of Art will be open free all day.
For more information log onto: www.TasteoftheArtsFortWayne.org and for the evening band showcase see www.DessertFW.com.

Swiss Village Benefit Ride Aug. 28
Swiss Village will host its third annual Motorcycle Benefit Ride Saturday, Aug. 28. It will raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Cost is $10 a driver, and $5 a passenger. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Swiss Village North Parking Lot off of State Road 218 in Berne.
A door prize drawing will be available for participants, and lunch will be served following the ride at noon for $5. Guests are welcome to attend the luncheon even if they are not participating in the benefit ride.
For more information contact Donna Stout at 260.589.4402 or donnas@swissvillage.org. The benefit ride will take place rain or shine.

Free meal at
Petroleum UMC
Aug. 28
Members of Petroleum United Methodist Church will serve a free meal Saturday, Aug. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The public is welcome to come eat and enjoy an evening with friends.

Gospelfest Aug. 29
at Kehoe
Gospelfest will be held Sunday, Aug. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kehoe Park in Bluffton. The event is free to the public.
Audiences provide own seating. Concessions include popcorn, frozen custard and soft drinks for sale at all concerts! In case of rain, see alternate sites listed for each event.
For more information log onto: www.wellscocreativearts.com or call 824-5222. (8/24)

Free dinner at Life Church Aug. 29
Life Community Church will serve a free dinner Sunday, Aug. 29 from 5 to 6 p.m. at 428 S. Oak Street, Bluffton. Meals can be eaten at the church or carried out.
There is a limit of five carry out meals per person. For more information call 824-2252.

Trap and Skeet Shoot Aug. 29
A Trap and Skeet Shoot will be held Sunday, Aug. 29 from 12:30 p.m. to closing at Southwest Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road. It is open to the public.
For more information call 260-747-4677.

4-H Extension Calendar

August 24 — State Fair 4-H Exhibits ready for pick up at County Extension Office, 4-H Park, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

August 26 — Monarch Butterfly Workshop entitled “Metamorphosis in Your Own Backyard”, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7-8 p.m.

August 27 — 4-H Record Book winners due from 4-H Leaders to County Extension Office

August 29 — 4-H Rodeo set up, 4-H Park, 1 p.m.

September 1 — 4-H Rodeo Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.

September 4 — Annual World Championship I.P.R.A. Rodeo and Country Music Singer Dwayne Spaw 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m. (Music starts at 6:45 p.m.) Refreshments available on the grounds. Admission prices: Adults $10; Children (6 and under) $5.

September 5 — 4-H Rodeo Clean-Up, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 1 p.m.

September 6 — LABOR DAY, County Offices closed

September 7 — Extension Homemakers, Executive Council Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park Extension Homemakers, President’s Council Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park

September 8 — Extension Homemakers Fall District Meeting, Steuben County

September 9 — 4-H Livestock Committees, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.

Indiana State Fair Sheep Show

The following Wells County 4-H members received awards at the Indiana State Fair Sheep Show.

Name
Breed
Placing
Kristen Bales
BLACKFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb
4
Kristen Bales
DORSET - Intermediate Market Lamb Showmanship
4
Kristen Bales
DORSET - Market Lamb
3
Brent Bales
NATURAL COLOR - Intermediate Market Lamb Showmanship
2
Brent Bales
NATURAL COLOR - Market Lambs
8
Brent Bales
SUFFOLK - Market Lamb
7
Sadie Herr
DORSET - Market Lamb
2
Acacia Herr
DORSET - Market Lamb
4
Acacia Herr
DORSET - Market Lamb
10
Acacia Herr
DORSET - Senior Market Lamb Showmanship
3
Abe Herr
NATURAL COLOR - Junior Market Lamb Showmanship
2
Abe Herr
NATURAL COLOR - Market Lambs
8
Kendra Mounsey
MONTADALE - Market Lamb
3
Kendra Mounsey
MONTADALE - Senior Market Lamb Showmanship
2
Kira Mounsey
NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT - Junior Market Lamb Showmanship
1
Kira Mounsey
NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT - Market Lamb
3
Kendra Mounsey
NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOT - Market Lamb
1
Kira Mounsey
SHEEP CHAMPION SHOWMAN - Reserve Champion Junior Market Lamb Showman
1
Kendra Mounsey
SHROPSHIRE - Market Lamb
7
Morgan Perry
BLACKFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb
2
T.C Perry
BLACKFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb
6
T.C Perry
BLACKFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb
9
Morgan Perry
HAMPSHIRE - Market Lamb
8
Morgan Perry
WHITEFACE/COMMERCIAL - Champion Market Lamb
1
Morgan Perry
WHITEFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb
1
T.C Perry
WHITEFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb
3
Tanner Prible
BLACKFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb
9
Tanner Prible
BLACKFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb
15
Tanner Prible
SUFFOLK - Market Lamb
4
Jayde Sills
HAMPSHIRE - Market Lamb
8
Jayde Sills
OXFORD - Market Lamb
6

4-H Extension Calendar

August 6-22 Indiana State Fair

August 23 Wells County 4-H Association Meeting, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM

August 24 State Fair 4-H Exhibits ready for pick up at County Extension Office, 4-H Park, 8 AM-4:30 PM

August 26 Monarch Butterfly Workshop entitled “Metamorphosis in Your Own Backyard”,
Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00-8:00 PM

August 27 4-H Record Book winners due from 4-H Leaders to County Extension Office

August 29 4-H Rodeo set up, 4-H Park, 1:00 PM

September 1 4-H Rodeo Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM

September 4 Annual World Championship I.P.R.A. Rodeo and Country Music Singer Dwayne Spaw
4-H Park, Bluffton, 7:00 PM (Music starts at 6:45 PM) Refreshments available on the grounds.
Admission prices: Adults $10.00; Children (6 and under) $5.00

September 5 4-H Rodeo Clean-Up, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 1:00 PM

September 6 LABOR DAY, County Offices closed

September 7 Extension Homemakers, Executive Council Meeting, 12:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park
Extension Homemakers, President’s Council Meeting, 1:30 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park

September 8 Extension Homemakers Fall District Meeting, Steuben County

September 9 4-H Livestock Committees, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM

State Fair Swine Awards

The following Wells County 4-H members received awards at the Indiana State Fair Swine Show:
Name
Breed
Placing
Abby Taylor
CHESTER WHITE - Gilt
3
Abby Taylor
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow
1
Abby Taylor
SWINE SHOWMAN&SWINE CHAMPS - Champion & Reserve Intermediate Showman
2
Abby Taylor
YORKSHIRE - Gilt
6
Abby Taylor
YORKSHIRE - Intermediate Showmanship
1
Ashton Prible
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt
4
BreeAnna Bailey
CHESTER WHITE - Barrow
P
BreeAnna Bailey
CHESTER WHITE - Gilt
P
Colton Paxson
DUROC - Barrows
P
Jackson Sills
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow
p
Jayde Sills
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow
5
Jordyn Sills
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt
3
Jordyn Sills
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Intermediate Showmanship - Gilt
1
Kaila Taylor
DUROC - Barrows
4
Kaila Taylor
DUROC - Gilt
4
Kenja Moore
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt
6
Koltan Moore
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt
6
Koltan Moore
YORKSHIRE - Gilt
P
Lance Clark
HAMPSHIRE - Barrow
1
Lance Clark
LANDRACE - Gilt
p
Mackenzie Sawyer
YORKSHIRE - Barrow
P
Meghan Taylor
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt
1
Meghan Taylor
YORKSHIRE - Gilt
P
Morgan Perry
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow
p
Morgan Perry
CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt
P
Morgan Perry
DUROC - Gilt
2
Samantha Piqune
DUROC - Barrows
P
Samantha Piqune
HAMPSHIRE - Gilt
p
Tyler Ulmer
SPOTTED - Gilt
P

Wells County 4-H members show Beef Cattle, Boer Goats, and Meat Goat Wethers at Indiana State Fair.

The following 4-H members showed and placed at the Fair.

Name Description Placing

BEEF CATTLE:
Brent Bales
SHORTHORN & POLLED SHORTHORN - Steers
1
Heather Huffman
CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Commercial Breeding Heifers
3
Hilary Paxson
CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Commercial Breeding Heifers
8
Jackson Sills
CHIANINA - Beef Showmanship - Junior
1
Jackson Sills
CHIANINA - Division I Female Champion
1
Jackson Sills
CHIANINA - Early Summer Yearling Heifers
1
Jackson Sills
CHIANINA - Junior Showmanship - Champion
1
Jayde Sills
CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Commercial Breeding Heifers
2
Jordyn Sills
CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Commercial Breeding Heifers
2
Kristen Bales
CHIANINA - Steers
3
Lindsey Jackson
RED POLL - Beef Showmanship - Intermediate
2
Lindsey Jackson
RED POLL - Champion Market Steer
1
Lindsey Jackson
RED POLL - Early Summer Yearling Heifers
1
Lindsey Jackson
RED POLL - Intermediate Showmanship - Reserve Champion
1
Lindsey Jackson
RED POLL - Reserve Champion Heifer
1
Lindsey Jackson
RED POLL - Senior Yearling Heifers
2
Lindsey Jackson
RED POLL - Steers
1
McKenzie Huffman
MAINE-ANJOU - Steers
5
Skyler Jackson
RED POLL - Spring Yearling Heifers
1


BOER GOATS:
Damon Smith
BOER GOAT - Fullblood Does - 3 mo. - under 6 mo. (born Feb. 10 - May 9, 2010)
11
Damon Smith
BOER GOAT - Fullblood Does-16 mo.-under 20 mo. (born Dec 10, 2008-April 9, 2009)
13
Damon Smith
BOER GOAT - Fullblood Does-36 months & older (born Aug. 9, 2007 or before)
7
Damon Smith
BOER GOAT - Percentage Does-12 mo. to under 16 mo.(born April 10,2009-Aug 9,2009)

6



MEAT GOAT WETHERS:
Bryce Paxson
MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers

14
Bryce Paxson
MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers
20
Bryce Paxson
SHOWMANSHIP - Junior Meat Goat Showmanship
P
Colton Paxson
MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers
20
Colton Paxson
SHOWMANSHIP - Junior Meat Goat Showmanship
P
Kelsey Miller
MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers
15
Kelsey Miller
SHOWMANSHIP - Senior Meat Goat Showmanship
P
Kendra Mounsey
MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers
17
Kendra Mounsey
MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers
11
Kendra Mounsey
SHOWMANSHIP - Senior Meat Goat Showmanship
P
Kory Miller
MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers
12
Kory Miller
SHOWMANSHIP - Intermediate Meat Goat Showmanship
P

Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Members Receive Awards at Indiana State Fair:

NAME DESCRIPTION GRADE/PLACING
Wells Color Guard
COLOR GUARD - Color Guard
4
Abbie Nusbaumer
COLOR GUARD - Color Guard
4
Alexis Schwieterman
COLOR GUARD - Color Guard
4
Alexis Schwieterman
CONTESTING CLASSES - Barrel Race, 56 inches & under, junior exhibitors
5
Alexis Schwieterman
CONTESTING CLASSES - Flag Race, 56 inches & under, junior exhibitors
5
Alexis Schwieterman
CONTESTING CLASSES - Pole Bending 56 inches & under, junior exhibitors
10
Amanda Scherrer
CONTESTING CLASSES - Flag Race, over 56 inches, senior exhibitors
8
Amanda Scherrer
CONTESTING CLASSES - Keyhole Race over 56 inches, senior exhibitors
6
Amanda Scherrer
CONTESTING CLASSES - Pole Bending over 56 inches, senior exhibitors
6
Ashton Prible
COLOR GUARD - Color Guard
4
Aubrea Kobryn
COLOR GUARD - Color Guard
4
Haley Toliver
CONTESTING CLASSES - Pole Bending over 56 inches, senior exhibitors
8
Jordyn Shaffer
ENGLISH SHOW - Hunter type gelding over 56 inches, 16 years and older, all exhibitors
1
Jordyn Shaffer
ENGLISH SHOW - Showmanship at halter, hunter type, exhibitors in the 6th & 7th grade
5
Madison McConn
COLOR GUARD - Color Guard
4
Madison McConn
CONTESTING CLASSES - Pole Bending over 56 inches, junior exhibitors
5
Paige Schwieterman
CONTESTING CLASSES - Keyhole Race 56 inches & under, junior exhibitors
3
Shiloh Banter
ENGLISH SHOW - Hunter Type Mare over 56 inches, 11-15 years, all exhibitors
5
Shiloh Banter
ENGLISH SHOW - Showmanship at halter, hunter type, exhibitor in 8th and 9th grade
10
Sierra Perry
COLOR GUARD - Color Guard
4
Sierra Perry
CONTESTING CLASSES - Pole Bending over 56 inches, junior exhibitors
4
Stephanie Mittlestedt
COLOR GUARD - Color Guard
4

Monarch Butterfly Workshop

The Wells County Purdue Extension Office will present Metamorphosis in Your Own Backyard. This one-hour workshop features a description of the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly, butterfly facts and myths and information on how to attract butterflies to your yard. Monarch butterfly eggs, caterpillars in varying stages and butterflies will be available to view. Participants will be able to take home their own monarch egg or caterpillar to raise and release (while supplies last). This program is appropriate for all ages. Workshop will be offered on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park. To register, please call the Wells County Purdue Extension Office at 260-824-6412.

4-H Frozen Food Sale Underway

Indiana DNR Release:

The annual 4-H Frozen Food Sale is underway by Wells County 4-H members and volunteers. Order forms are due September 14 at the Wells County Office located at 1240 S 4-H Road, Bluffton.

Over 100 items are included in the selection which ranges from frozen fruit and vegetables to fish and chicken. Many of the fruit and vegetables are bulk packaged in ten, twenty, or thirty pound containers. Most of the fruit can be ordered with or without sugar and are excellent for pies and desserts.

Many of the fruit and vegetables are individually quick frozen (IQF) which means you can just pour or scoop out what items you need. Some of the most popular items ordered included: chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, and uncooked: Ocean Perch Fillets; Red Tart Cherries, quick frozen so that you can pour out what you need each time; and Raspberries, red and black.

Special offerings during this sale include: Italian Sausage, meatballs, yellow corn, peas, mixed vegetables, chicken fryz/stix, Potato wedges, Pollock Fillets, chocolate pie slices, Blueberries and Red Raspberries.

Customers satisfaction is assured by a money back guarantee from Wilson’s Zero Foods on all products. Wilson’s Zero Foods have been a long time supporter of 4-H and work closely with over 60 counties in Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania with this unique and practical fund raiser.

Food orders should be picked up on Wednesday September 29th from 2-5 PM at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton. Proceeds from the Frozen Food Sales will go to the local 4-H Clubs based on the sales and a portion will go to the Wells County 4-H Junior Leader Food Booth Building Fund.

For more information and an order form, contact any 4-H family or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 360-824-6412.

4-H Shooting Sports Leaders Needed

Indiana DNR Release:

Indiana 4-H and the Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training, September 10-12, Ross Camp near Lafayette.

Individuals 18 and older are invited to attend the training and become certified instructors in one of seven areas.
The specific disciplines include: Archery, Hunting, Muzzle loading, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Coordinator.

Registration for the training is $125.00. This fee will be sponsored by Wells County 4-H if a local volunteer plans to help with the Wells County 4-H Program in 2011. Participants attending the training will learn techniques to teach youth on safety procedures and handling shooting sports equipment. Housing and meals will be provided at Ross Camp during the training.

For more information and a registration form, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, 1240 S 4-H Road, Bluffton, IN 46714
260-824-6412

Indiana State Fair Winners

The following 4-H members received awards at the Indiana State Fair. Merit is the highest award, followed by Blue, Red, White and Green.

Aerospace
Cole Sheets
Grade 3-5 / Rocket - 21
Blue
Aerospace
Branden Springer
Grade 9-12+ / Rocket - 41
Red
Cake Decorating
Alexis Ramseyer
Beginner - 1
Blue
Cake Decorating
Autumn Hoover
Intermediate - 2
Blue
Cat Posters
Calista Gerard
Poster - Level 1 grades 3-5 - 11
Red
Cat Posters
Megan Thompson
Poster - Level 2 grades 6-8 - 21
Red
Child Development
Emily Aker
Level C grades 7-9 - 31
Red
Child Development
Katherine Elliott
Level D grades 10-12 - 41
Blue
Computer
Stoller Reinhard
Level 1 grades 3-5 - 11
Blue
Computer
Ben De Voe
Level 3 grades 9-12 - 31
Red
Consumer Clothing
Erika Pinkerton
Advance Notebook - 3
Blue
Consumer Clothing
Alexandria Huffman
Intermediate Notebook - 2
Merit
Crafts
Rachel Mossburg
Any Other Craft - 4
Blue
Crafts
Linly Lloyd
Any Other Craft - 4
Blue
Crafts
Alisha Watters
Any Other Craft - 4
Blue
Crafts
Taylor Couch
Any Other Craft - 4
Blue
Crafts
Kale De Voe
Any Other Craft - 4
Blue
Crafts
Sara De Voe
Any Other Craft - 4
Blue
Crafts
Ben Mossburg
Fine Arts - 1
Blue
Crafts
Lucas Fisher
Fine Arts - 1
Blue
Crafts
Rachel Phillips
Model Craft - 3
Blue
Crafts
Wyatt Korporal
Model Craft - 3
Merit
Crafts
Alexandria Huffman
Needlecraft - 2
Red
Crafts
Sarah Jones
Needlecraft - 2
Red
Dog Posters
Parker Blevins
Poster - Level 1 - 11
Blue
Dog Posters
Hanna Thompson
Poster - Level 2 - 21
Blue
Dog Posters
Katherine Elliott
Poster - Level 3 - 31
Red
Electric
David Baker
Advanced -Electronic - 6
Blue
Electric
Aidan Stettner
I--Circuit Board - 1
Blue
Electric
Danielle Hacker
II--Magnetic Powered Flashlight or poster - 2
Red
Electric
Jeff Fiechter
III--Extension Cord, Trouble Light or Poster/Display - 3
Merit
Electric
Ryan Steiner
IV--One Article (made or re-made lamp, display board, poster)-4
Red
Entomology
Ethan Bailey
Grade 3 Collection: 10 - 31
Blue
Entomology
Aidan Stettner
Grade 4 Collection: 20 - 41
Blue
Floriculture
Brittany Pence
Grade 3-4 Flower Arrangement-flowers purchased - A2
Blue
Floriculture
Thomas Stepp
Grade 5-6 House Plant, foliage or flowering - B3
Blue
Floriculture
Leah Wendel
Grade 7-9 Flower Arrangement, roses or lilies - C6
White
Floriculture
Harley Link
Grade 7-9 Fresh Corsage or two boutonnieres - C3
Blue
Floriculture
Taylor Doepker
Grade 7-9 Silk, Artif. Corsage or two boutonnieres - C4
Red
Foods (Baked or Displays)
Emily Griswold
Breadsticks or Yeast Rolls - 71
White
Foods (Baked or Displays)
Collin Laley
Cake - 51
Blue
Foods (Baked or Displays)
Gavin Laley
Cookies - 31
Blue
Foods (Baked or Displays)
Linly Lloyd
International - 111
Red
Foods (Baked or Displays)
Taylor Couch
Muffins - 41
Red
Foods (Baked or Displays)
Katie Geimer
No-yeast Pretzels or Biscuits - 61
Merit
Foods (Baked or Displays)
Fiona Makowski
Pie - 101
Red
Foods (Baked or Displays)
Brittany Barger
Sweet Bread/Yeast Bread - 81
Blue
Foods (Preserved Items)
Rachel Phillips
Canned Pickle Product - 92
Blue
Foods (Preserved Items)
Holly Bertsch
Canned Tomato Product - 82
Blue
Foods (Preserved Items)
Michael Day
Cooked Jelly - 122
Red
Foods (Preserved Items)
Ben Mossburg
Freezer Jam - 72
Red
Foods (Preserved Items)
Isaiah Mossburg
Frozen Berries - 42
Red
Foods (Preserved Items)
Linly Lloyd
Frozen Entree - 112
Merit
Foods (Preserved Items)
Meadow Tucker
Frozen Pizza - 52
Blue
Foods (Preserved Items)
Kristen Bales
Frozen Vegetable - 62
Blue
Forestry
Gabriel Smith
Level 1 grades 3-5 - 12
Red
Forestry
Thomas Stepp
Level 2 grades 6-8 - 22
Blue
Garden - Educational
Ian Freds
Poster - Care Options - 1.J
Red
Garden - Educational
Jeff Fiechter
Poster - My Garden Story - 1.G
Red
Garden Collection
Kelsey Miller
Three Vegetable Collection - 13
Blue
Garden Collection
Jacob Alford
Three Vegetable Collection - 13
Blue
Genealogy
Ethan Stoppenhagen
Advanced - Notebook(s) - 5
Blue
Genealogy
Lucas Fisher
Level II - Notebook(s) - 2
Red
Geology
Katie Geimer
Level 2 (Grade 6-8) - 62
Red
Geology
Damon Smith
Level 3 (Grade 9-12) - 92
Green
Health
Alexandria Huffman
Level C - Poster - 91
Merit
Health
Anna Griswold
Level C - Poster - 91
Blue
Photography
Autumn Hoover
B & W Prints Photography is Fun- Level 2 - 3
Blue
Photography
Lucas Fisher
B & W Salon Print- Level 2 - 7
Blue
Photography
Anna Griswold
B & W Salon Print- Level 3 - 13
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Photography
Autumn Hoover
Color Prints Adventures in Color- Level 2 - 4
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Photography
Tessa Horan
Color Prints Adventures in Color- Level 2 - 4
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Photography
Reid Shaffer
Color Prints Experiences in Color- Level 1 - 2
Red
Photography
Gabriel Smith
Color Prints Experiences in Color- Level 1 - 2
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Photography
Rowan Caylor
Color Prints- Level 3 - 10
Blue
Photography
Justin Perry
Color Salon Print- Level 3 - 12
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Photography
Megan Reinhard
Creative/Experimental Salon Print- Level 3 - 14
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Potato
Tanner Ginger-Farmer
One Tray of Potatoes - 1
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Rabbit Posters
Sarah Kline
Level 1 - Poster - 11
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Rabbit Posters
Hanna Thompson
Level 2 - Poster - 22
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Sewing
Jenny Lloyd
Wearable: Formal Wear - 135
Blue
Sewing
Halle Pence
Wearable: Separates - 134
Red
Sewing
Taylor Couch
Wearable: Shorts, pants, sewn on waistband - 41
Blue
Sewing
Alexandria Huffman
Wearable: school or sports outfit - 71
Blue
Sewing
Emily Miller
Wearable: shirt, sundress, jumper, pajamas - 51
Red
Sewing
Jessica Vandenboom
Wearable: two garments worn together - 61
Blue
Sewing Non-Wearable
Cylee Morris
Non-wearable: Grade 3 pillow sham, totebag - 32
Blue
Sewing Non-Wearable
Kristen Bales
Non-wearable: Grade 6 sham with buttons, zipper, ruffle - 62
Blue
Sewing Non-Wearable
Heather Phillips
Non-wearable: Grade 7 stuffed animal, special occasion - 72
Blue
Shooting Sports Education
Sam Jones
Grade 3-5 - Poster - 31
Blue
Shooting Sports Education
Kent Blazier
Grade 9-12 - Poster, Project, Model or Notebook - 71
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Single Vegetables
Jacob Alfred
Broccoli - 7
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Single Vegetables
Landon Wendel
Eggplant - 23
Blue
Single Vegetables
Jacob Alford
Okra, 5 pods - 26
Blue
Single Vegetables
Kelsey Miller
Onions, yellow - 29
Blue
Single Vegetables
Landon Wendel
Peppers, Hungarian - 34
Blue
Single Vegetables
Landon Wendal
Potato, red - 45
Red
Single Vegetables
Kelsey Miller
Potato, white, long - 47
Red
Single Vegetables
Jacob Alford
Squash, Cushaw - 59
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Single Vegetables
Jacob Alford
Squash, Zucchini, Cozelle - 63
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Single Vegetables
Kelsey Miller
Tomatoes, red(for market/pink ripe) - 67
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Single Vegetables
Landon Wendel
Tomatoes, red(for market/pink ripe) - 67
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Small Engines
Clay Pfister
Level 1-Poster or display from manual - 12
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Small Engines
Ben Caylor
Level 2-Poster or Display from manual - 22
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Sportfishing
Justun Gifford
Grade 3-5 - Poster - 12
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Sportfishing
Wyatt Korporal
Grade 6-8 - Poster - 22
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Sportfishing
Travis Huffman
Grade 9-12 - Poster - 32
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Veterinary Science
Bree Bailey
Grades 3- 5 Poster - 12
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Veterinary Science
Brent Bales
Grades 6 - 8 Poster - 22
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Veterinary Science
Dani Thomas
Grades 9 - 12 Teaching aid, project, outline - 31
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Weather
Emily Pinkerton
Poster - Education Exhibit on Weather Topic - 71
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Wildlife
Isaiah Mossburg
Grade 4 - Poster or Notebook - 22
Blue
Wildlife
Bree Bailey
Grade 5-6 - Poster or Notebook - 32
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Woodworking
Damon Smith
Wood Project - Grade 10-12 - 41
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Woodworking
Grant Scheumann
Wood Project - Grade 3-4 - 11
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Woodworking
Jackson Sills
Wood Project - Grade 5-6 - 21
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Woodworking
Alexandria Huffman
Wood Project - Grade 7-9 - 31
Merit

4 -H RABBIT AMBASSADOR CONTEST RESULTS AT INDIANA STATE FAIR

NAME AGE GROUP PLACING

Sara Kline Novice 8th
Katelyn Kline Intermediate Champion
Ashland Boxell Junior Participation

Wells County has had a Champion in the Rabbit Ambassador event four out of the last five years.

4-H Extension Calendar

August 6-22 INDIANA STATE FAIR

August 13-15 Wheels of Yesteryear Tractor Show

August 14 4-H Day at the Indiana State Fair

August 16 Rodeo Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

August 19 4-H Association, Council, Leaders, Volunteers, Fair Review,
Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

August 19 Northeast Purdue Ag Center (NEPAC) Field Day, Columbia City,
8:30 AM – 1 PM, lunch provided

August 23 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 Pm

August 24 State Fair 4-H Exhibits ready for pick up at County Extension
Office, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 4:30 PM

August 26 “Raising Butterflies”, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7-8 PM

August 27 4-H Record Book winners due from 4-H Leaders at Co. Extension Office

August 29 4-H Rodeo set up, 4-H Park, 1 PM

September 4 Annual World Championship I.P.R.A. Rodeo and
Country Music Singer Dwayne Spaw, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM.
Admission prices: Adults $10.00; Children (6 and under) $5.00

September 5 4-H Rodeo Clean-Up, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 1 PM

September 6 LABOR DAY, County Offices Closed

September 9 4-H Livestock Committees, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

4-H Host Japanese Youth

Indiana 4-H is hosting 17 youth from the Meiji Gakuin Senior High School, Tokyo, Japan. The Byron & Cindy Mossburg family of rural Uniondale in Wells County have been serving as one of the host families.
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Pictured above, left to right: Jarod Mossburg, Sam Mossburg, Kotaro Nakamura, Isaiah Mossburg, Jacob Mossburg and Ben Mossburg.

Wheels of Yesteryear

Wheels of Yesteryear Aug. 13-15
The Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Power Show and Festival will be held Aug. 13 through Aug. 15 at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton. This year the tractor featured will be Minnieapolis-Molin and White Farm Equipment.
There will be belt demonstrations, threshing, baling, corn shelling, a Pioneer Village, flea market, craft show, quilt show, pioneer crafts, working blacksmith, historical display and a farm toy sale. On Sunday, Aug. 15 there will be a car show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and an auction beginning at 2 p.m.
There will be a $2 per person admission charge at the gate. Part of admission proceedds will benefit Voice of Power, a local youth ministry. For information call 260-341-3141 or log onto: www.wheelsofyesteryear.com.

Creative Arts Council Programs

Visit the Creative Arts Council’s Balentine Gallery at the Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 West Water Street, Bluffton, Indiana 46714. (260)-824-5222 or wellscocreativearts.com Find event & membership information, view exhibits, purchase tickets, take classes, or volunteer. No admission charge to view gallery exhibits.
HOURS—Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; prior to Kehoe Concerts 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and by arrangement with the CAC office.

IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
FOCUS ON PHOTOS 2010—Biennial award show sponsored by Ossian State Bank, through Aug. 30. Quilt exhibit in September and Artist’s Sale, Oct. 1-14.
SCHOOL OF BALLET.
Registration is happening now! Classes begin the week of Sept. 27.
EVENTS
KEHOE PARK FREE CONCERTS—Sundays during August beginning at 7 p.m. Liberty Bluegrass Band, Aug. 15, sponsored by the Bluffton Regional Medical Center; Cari Ray Band, Aug, 22, sponsored by Green Plain Renewable Resource.
CULINARY CLASS WITH CHEF HECTOR MINON—Monday, Aug. 30, with a Candlelight Dinner in Copenhagen, $25, with registration needed. Evening incudes demo, meal and recipes.
TRAVEL CINEMAS—Beginning in September with Cuba. Others in the series to include Indiana, Wales and Burma/Cambodia.
PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT—Saturday, Oct. 2, with on Skinner. Open to artists for outdoor setting to work on painting, drawing or other art forms.
MYSTERY DINNER THEATER—Saturday, Oct. 16, hosted by the Wells Community Theater at the Arts Commerce & Visitors Centre.
CLASSES
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP—Saturday, Aug. 21, with Sarah Luginbill, $45 per person, supplies not included.
OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP—Saturday, Oct. 9, with Joe Harbert (autumn leaves), $70 per person, materials included ($7 for palette).

Ongoing Activities:
CAC board of directors—Monday Aug. 16, 5:15 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHERS FORUM—Thursday, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., free event. Beginners welcome. Monthly topic.
READERS CIRCLE—Tuesday, Aug. 10, with Kelly Potter leading the discussion of “coming-of-age” books. Brown bag lunch meetings, noon to 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month at CAC. Free event.
CULINARY ARTISTS—”Taste of the Arts” in Fort Wayne on Saturday, Aug. 28, led by Jeanne Ploetz. And on Sept. 10 to Hawkins Family Farm for oven-fired pizza and music.
ARTISTS IN ACTION— Thursdays or Fridays at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., work space by arrangement with CAC office, free event.

4-H Extension Calendar

August 6-22 — Indiana State Fair

August 10 — Preserving Nature's Bounty, Wells County Community Center, 6:30-8 p.m. $3 fee - call 824-6412 to register
August 10 — Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

August 13-15 — Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show

August 14 — 4-H Day at the Indiana State Fair

August 16 — Rodeo Committee, Community Center, 7 p.m.

August 19 - 4-H Association, Council, Leaders, Volunteers, Fair Review, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
August 19 — Northeast Purdue Ag Center (NEPAC) Field Day, Columbia City, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Lunch provided

August 23 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.

August 26 — 'Raising Butterflies', Community Center, 7-8 p.m.

State Fair Ceremony to Honor the Late Eric Holm

The Indiana 4-H Foundation will host a reception to honor the contributions of the late Eric Holm to Indiana 4-H on Saturday. August 14th at 9 a.m. in Centennial Hall in the Exhibit building of the Indiana Fairgrounds. Holms has been chosen to be the 2010 inductee into the Indiana 4-H Hall of Fame.


Holm’s career in Indiana 4-H, the largest youth development organization in the state, spanned more than 30 years and continues to have a lasting positive influence on Indiana 4-H to this day. Holm served as an Agriculture teacher in Blackford and Grant counties before he became a County Agent in Tippecanoe County. He then went on to join the State 4-H stuff. He worked extensively with Horse and Pony, Dog Obedience, Jr. Leaders and adult leader training. Once recognized with the first Hoosier Hero Award for his involvement in improving Indiana life and commitment to Indiana values. Holm’s dedication to 4-H lasted even into his retirement, wherein he and his wife donated their farm to Purdue University.


Marjorie Beasley, one of Holm’s children who nominated him for the Hall of Fame, says that her father “was a living example of the 4-H pledge. His love for agriculture and education in the Hoosier state motivated him to serve Indiana 4-H intelligently, loyally, and with unceasing energy throughout his life.”


The contribution that Holm will perhaps be most remembered for is the part he played in founding the Indiana International 4-H Youth Exchange program (IFYE), the IFYE Alumni Association, and the IFYE Host Family Organization. The IFYE website states that the goal of the program is the 4-H alumni and other young adults who live with host families in other countries are able to, “increase global awareness, develop independent study interests, and improve language skills.” Holm’s determination to bring IFYE to Indiana stemmed from his belief that it was essential for Hoosiers to learn about other cultures and ways of life.


The Indiana 4-H Hall of Fame was initiated in 2009 to honor individuals who have made significant contributions statewide to the Indiana 4-H Development Program. The ceremony to induct Holm into the Hall of Fame will be held at the Indiana 4-H Congress at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 2nd. Indiana 4-H Congress, in addition to inducting Hall of Fame members, is an annual event that honors 4-H youth from across the state who have been selected as scholarship recipients for their outstanding work in different 4-H programs. For more information about the
August reception to honor Holm or the 2010 Indiana 4-H Congress, visit the Indiana 4-H Foundation website at www.in.4h.org.

The Indiana 4-H Foundation supports the statewide Indiana 4-H program that is administered by the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service in all 92 counties by building partnerships to secure financial support, advocacy and promotion of Indiana 4-H Youth Development now and for generations to come. For more information about 4-H Resource Development now and for generations to come. For more information about 4-H Resource Development and how you can become involved, visit www.in4h.org or contact the Resource Development Officer/Executive Director, Shelly Bingle-Coffman, at sbingle@purdue.edu or 317-445-7977, or the Wells County Extension Service, 824-6412.

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Preserving Nature’s Bounty Workshop

Molly Hoag, Consumer & Family Sciences Educator at the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service of Wells County will be offering a session on Preserving Nature’s Bounty on Tuesday, August 10 from 6:30-8:00 PM in the meeting rooms at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park.

Pressure canning, water bath canning, freezing and drying your home grown or purchased fruits and vegetables in a safe environment will be discussed. You will be able to discuss first-hand how all these processes are important in preserving food safely.

This program is open to the public. A fee of $3.00 will be collected at the door but pre-registration is recommended and you may call the Wells County office of Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service at 260-824-6412 to register.

4-H Extension Calendar

August 6 - 22 Indiana State Fair

August 10 Preserving Nature's Bounty, Wells County Community Center, 6:30 - 8 PM
$3.00 fee, call 824-6412 to register

August 10 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 6:30 PM

August 13 - 15 Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show

August 14 4-H Day at the Indiana State Fair

August 16 Rodeo Committee, Community Center, 7 PM

August 19 4-H Association, Council, Leaders, Volunteers, Fair Review, Community
Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

August 19 Northeast Purdue Ag Center (NEPAC) Field Day, Columbia City,
8:30 AM - 1 PM, Lunch provided

August 23 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

August 26 'Raising Butterflies', Community Center, 7 - 8 PM

4-H Extension Calendar

August 2 Pressure Canner Testing, Wells County Extension Office, 4 ñ 7 PM
$3.00 for gauge and lid; $5.00 for entire canner

August 4 State Fair Foods and Horticulture Exhibits due at County Extension Office,
7 - 8 AM

August 6 22 Indiana State Fair

August 10 Preserving Nature's Bounty, Wells County Community Center, 6:30 - 8 PM
$3.00 fee call 824-6412 to register

August 13 ñ 15 Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show

August 14 4-H Day at the Indiana State Fair

August 19 4-H Association, Council, Leaders, Volunteers, Fair Review, Community
Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

August 19 Northeast Purdue Ag Center (NEPAC) Field Day, Columbia City,
8:30 AM - 1 PM Lunch provided

August 23 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

A few leftover pics

Found these on a spare camera. They are pix of the chalk drawings at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds, and a few of the Junior Leaders food booth. That's News-Banner Intern Brandon Gephart on the right, along with 4-H member Mary McClure. Gephart and McClure are both 4-H Junior Leaders....

Pressure Canner Testing on August 2nd

Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service of Wells County will be offering a Pressure Canner Testing session on Monday, August 2nd from 4:00-7:00 PM in the meeting rooms at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park.

Pressure canning is the only recommended method for canning meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables. Using boiling water canners for these low-acid foods poses a real risk of botulism poisoning. The USDA recommends a dial gauge pressure canner be checked once a season for accuracy.

The Extension Service will check the dial gauge and lid for $3.00. If you bring in the whole dial gauge canner, a full canner assessment can be made for $5.00. This is the last scheduled pressure canner testing session for the summer.

Contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension at 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM if you have any questions.

4-H Extension Calendar

July 27 — State Fair Exhibits due at County Extension Office by 4:30 p.m.
July 27 — Preserving Nature's Bounty, Wells County Public Library, 6-7 p.m. $3 fee - call 824-6412 to register

August 2 — Pressure Canner Testing, Wells County Extension Office, 4-7 p.m. $3 for gauge and lid; $5 for entire canner

August 4 — State Fair Foods and Horticulture Exhibits due at County Extension Office, 7-8 a.m.
August 6-22 — Indiana State Fair

August 10 — Preserving Nature's Bounty, Wells County Community Center, 6:30-8 p.m. $3.00 fee - call 824-6412 to register

August 13-15 — Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show

August 14 — 4-H Day at the Indiana State Fair

August 19 — 4-H Association, Council, Leaders, Volunteers, Fair Review, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
August 19 — Northeast Purdue Ag Center (NEPAC) Field Day, Columbia City, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Lunch provided
August 23 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.

Livestock Auction

We found some video from the livestock auction...decided to post it, too. ;-)

Until next year!

The combined News-Banner staff spent more than a hundred hours at the 2010 Wells County 4-H Fair this year, and we loved every minute of it. Thanks for the great times and fantastic memories. Thanks also to all the volunteers and parents who gave their time and effort to make it such a success. We are already looking forward to next year!

FFA Petting Zoo

Northern Wells and Southern Wells members of the FFA set up a petting zoo at the 4-H fair. Of course we had to get more video of that.....

More of "The Legends"

Pedal!--Pull!--Pedal!--Pull!

The annual Optimist Pedal Pull Tractor Race was a rousing success! We will post the complete results as soon as we get them.

More Horse and Pony Show riders

4-H Extension Calendar

July 24 Iron Kid Triathlon, 4-H Park, 8 AM

July 27 State Fair Exhibits due at County Extension Office by 4:30 PM

July 27 Preserving Nature's Bounty, Wells County Public Library, 6 - 7 PM
$3.00 fee call 824-6412 to register

August 2 Pressure Canner Testing, Wells County Extension Office, 4 ñ 7 PM
$3.00 for gauge and lid; $5.00 for entire canner

August 4 State Fair Foods and Horticulture Exhibits due at County Extension Office,
7 - 8 AM

August 6 - 22 Indiana State Fair

August 10 Preserving Nature's Bounty, Wells County Community Center, 6:30 ñ 8 PM
$3.00 fee call 824-6412 to register

August 13 ñ 15 Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Tractor Show

August 14 4-H Day at the Indiana State Fair

August 19 4-H Association, Council, Leaders, Volunteers, Fair Review, Community
Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

August 19 Northeast Purdue Ag Center (NEPAC) Field Day, Columbia City,
8:30 AM - 1 PM Lunch provided

August 23 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM

4-H Livestock Royal Showmanship Contest

Last night, many participated in Wells County's 4-H Livestock Royal Showmanship Contest. Sadie Herr took away the Royal Showmanship honor. Watch her talk about it in the video below.

Legends rock Wells County 4-H

Legends performed a concert at the 4-H festival Wednesday night. Check out Legends singing "Hang on Sloopy".

Miss Wells County - Behind the Scenes

Miss Wells County 2008, Kourtney Reed, taught the Miss Wells County contestants some new games to relieve stress and burn time before the pageant. In the first, everyone wrote their name on a card and rotated, signing everyone else's card with compliments. In the second game, Reed took a creative way of adding "Telephone" and "Pictionary".

Hose and Pony Show (more video to come)

NHS Dance Troupe

The Norwell High School Dance Troupe kept the crowd entertained as they waited for the 2010 Wells County fair Talent Show to begin Tuesday night.

4-H Talent Show

In our opinion every kid who participated in the Wells County 4-H Fair Talent Show was a winner. It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude to stand before a crowd and perform. Whether you are singing, dancing or just doing your thing, having all eyes on you can be quite daunting. But the 4-H members did it, and did it well.

Projects at the Community Center

Entertainment Editor Barb Barbieri was at the Community Center Saturday as folks were lining up to check-out the projects.

Miss Wells County 2010

Miss Wells County results are in ... Sara Alford is Miss Wells County 2010. Hannah Oman is first runner-up; Kelly Brewer is second runner-up; Chelsea Clifton is third runner-up; Kristen Murray won People's Choice Award; and Kimberlee Bussey won Miss Congeniality.

Look for more coverage in Tuesday's News-Banner. Video clips from the ceremony are listed below.

Brittany Blazier sings the National Anthem before Monday night's Miss Wells County Pageant 2010.

The nine Miss Wells County contestants do their opening number Monday night at the beginning of the pageant.

Bluffton Mayor Ted Ellis, emcee for the Miss Wells County pageant, reads a question to contestant Kristen Murray. Each contestant had to answer a question she drew out of a basket as part of the judging process.

Contestant Hannah Oman responds to an on-stage question from emcee Bluffton Mayor Ted Ellis.

The Miss Wells County contestants show their business wear during the pageant. Kristen Murray is pictured in this video.

Haley Toliver models her dress in front of the judges Monday night during the Miss Wells competition.

Lindsey Helmer sings "At last" during the pageant as the judges finalize their calculations.

2009 Miss Wells County Stephanie Bussey addresses the crowd before taking her final walk as Miss Wells County.

Kristen Murray receives the People's Choice Award Monday night.

Kimberlee Bussey receives the Miss Congeniality award.

Sara Alford is crowned Miss Wells County 2010 as her family watches from the front row.