Megan Thompson is going to stack pizza boxes. The Jr. Leaders folded pizza boxes for a pre-order make and take pizza sale for Saturday's car show.
Kayla Taylor is folding a pizza box. The Jr. Leaders folded around a hundred boxes on Thursday.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Gear Head Run at 4-H Park
4-H Junior Leaders will be selling pizzas at the annual Gearhead Run, Saturday, at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton. Registration is 8 a.m. to noon; awards will be handed out at 4 p.m.
Megan Thompson is going to stack pizza boxes. The Jr. Leaders folded pizza boxes for a pre-order make and take pizza sale for Saturday's car show.
Kayla Taylor is folding a pizza box. The Jr. Leaders folded around a hundred boxes on Thursday.
Megan Thompson is going to stack pizza boxes. The Jr. Leaders folded pizza boxes for a pre-order make and take pizza sale for Saturday's car show.
Kayla Taylor is folding a pizza box. The Jr. Leaders folded around a hundred boxes on Thursday.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Mini 4-H at LCES
Wells County Purdue Extension Agent Roger Sherer visited Lancaster Central Elementary School on Wednesday to talk about the Mini 4-H program with first- and second graders. Each of the students received information they will bring home to their parents about the program. Sherer will visit all first and second-grade students in the county.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
4-H Extension Calendar
April 29 — 4-H Council Audit Committee, 4-H Park Community Center, 6:30 p.m.
April 29 — 4-H Jr. Leaders, 6:30-8 p.m., 4-H Park Cookhouse, Assemble Pizza Boxes for Fund Raiser
May 1 — Mini 4-H Enrollment forms due at County Extension Office
May 1 — Bluffton Farmer's Market Opens, 8 a.m.-noon at Dutch Mill Plaza
May 1 — 4-H Pizza Pick-up, 4-H Park Cookhouse, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 2 — 4-H Horse & Pony ID Day, Sheep/Swine Barn, 4-H Park, 2-5 p.m.
May 3 — Extension Homemaker's Presidents Council, 1:30 p.m. 4-H Park 4-H Park Community Center
May 4 — Election Day - County Offices Closed
May 4 — 4-H Camp Counselor First Aid Training, 6:30 p.m., Auburn
May 8 — 4-H Sheep and Goat ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Building, 8-10:30 a.m.
May 11 — 4-H Leadership Training Night, 4-H Park Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For club officers, leaders and Jr. Leaders.
May 13 — 4-H Rodeo Committee, 4-H Park Community Center, 7 p.m.
April 29 — 4-H Jr. Leaders, 6:30-8 p.m., 4-H Park Cookhouse, Assemble Pizza Boxes for Fund Raiser
May 1 — Mini 4-H Enrollment forms due at County Extension Office
May 1 — Bluffton Farmer's Market Opens, 8 a.m.-noon at Dutch Mill Plaza
May 1 — 4-H Pizza Pick-up, 4-H Park Cookhouse, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
May 2 — 4-H Horse & Pony ID Day, Sheep/Swine Barn, 4-H Park, 2-5 p.m.
May 3 — Extension Homemaker's Presidents Council, 1:30 p.m. 4-H Park 4-H Park Community Center
May 4 — Election Day - County Offices Closed
May 4 — 4-H Camp Counselor First Aid Training, 6:30 p.m., Auburn
May 8 — 4-H Sheep and Goat ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Building, 8-10:30 a.m.
May 11 — 4-H Leadership Training Night, 4-H Park Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For club officers, leaders and Jr. Leaders.
May 13 — 4-H Rodeo Committee, 4-H Park Community Center, 7 p.m.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
4-H Junior Leaders
A group of 4-H Junior Leaders planted 10 trees at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds on Thursday, in honor of Earth Day. The group plans to plant more trees during the coming months. (Photos by News-Banner Intern Brandon Gephart)
Monday, April 12, 2010
Extension Calendar
April 12 — 4-H Club Leaders, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
April 13 — 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6 p.m.
April 15 — Extension Homemakers Spring Program Fair, Community Center, 3:30 to 7 p.m.
April 15 — 4-H Rabbit Workshop, Community Center, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
April 15 — Northeast Indiana Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, DeKalb County Government Building, Auburn, 7 p.m.
April 16 — Northeast Indiana 4-H & FFA Dairy & Livestock Judging Contest, Steuben Co., 9 a.m.
April 17 — 4-H Park Clean Up Day, 8 a.m. to noon
April 17 — 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf ID Day, Multi-Purpose Arena, 4-H Park, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
April 17 — Northeast IN 4-H & FFA Horse & Pony Judging, DeKalb County, 9 a.m.
April 17 — 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club Sign Up, Wells County Gun Club, 2555 E. 400 N., Ossian, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
April 17 — Open Horse Show, Wells County 4-H Park
April 17-18 — Spring Fest, Purdue School of Agriculture, West Lafayette
April 13 — 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6 p.m.
April 15 — Extension Homemakers Spring Program Fair, Community Center, 3:30 to 7 p.m.
April 15 — 4-H Rabbit Workshop, Community Center, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
April 15 — Northeast Indiana Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, DeKalb County Government Building, Auburn, 7 p.m.
April 16 — Northeast Indiana 4-H & FFA Dairy & Livestock Judging Contest, Steuben Co., 9 a.m.
April 17 — 4-H Park Clean Up Day, 8 a.m. to noon
April 17 — 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf ID Day, Multi-Purpose Arena, 4-H Park, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
April 17 — Northeast IN 4-H & FFA Horse & Pony Judging, DeKalb County, 9 a.m.
April 17 — 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club Sign Up, Wells County Gun Club, 2555 E. 400 N., Ossian, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
April 17 — Open Horse Show, Wells County 4-H Park
April 17-18 — Spring Fest, Purdue School of Agriculture, West Lafayette
Friday, April 9, 2010
2010 Farm Program Signup
June 1 is the last day producers can sign up in the 2010 Farm Program, Approximately 1000 farms have not signed up in the farm program this year. Farms cannot be signed
into the program after June 1.
Interested producers should contact the Wells County FSA office for an appointment to sign up. Appointments can be made by calling 824-1930 or stopping by the office at 117 W Harvest Rd Bluffton, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30pm.
into the program after June 1.
Interested producers should contact the Wells County FSA office for an appointment to sign up. Appointments can be made by calling 824-1930 or stopping by the office at 117 W Harvest Rd Bluffton, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30pm.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
2010 Farm Program Signup
June 1 is the last day producers can sign up in the 2010 Farm Program, Approximately 1000 farms have not signed up in the farm program this year. Farms cannot be signed
into the program after June 1.
Interested producers should contact the Wells County FSA office for an appointment to sign up. Appointments can be made by calling 824-1930 or stopping by the office at 117 W Harvest Rd Bluffton, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30pm.
into the program after June 1.
Interested producers should contact the Wells County FSA office for an appointment to sign up. Appointments can be made by calling 824-1930 or stopping by the office at 117 W Harvest Rd Bluffton, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30pm.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Extension Calendar
April 6 — 4-H Dog Obedience Club Sign Up, Community Center, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 6 — 4-H BB & Rifle Safety Club Awards Night, Community Center, 6:30 p.m.
April 7 — 4-H Frozen Food Order Pick Up, 4-H Park Quonset Building, 2-5 p.m.
April 8 — Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.
April 8 — Extension Homemakers Volunteer Community Support Work Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 9-11 — Hoosier Horse Fair, State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
April 9 — Wells County Home & Garden Expo, Community Center, 4-H Park, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
April 10 — 4-H Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7-11 a.m.
April 10 — Wells County Home & Garden Expo, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 11 — Mother/Son Dance, Community Center, 6-8 p.m.
April 12 — 4-H Club Leaders, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
April 13 — 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6 p.m.
April 15 — Extension Homemakers Spring Program Fair, Community Center, 3:30-7 p.m.
April 15 — 4-H Rabbit Workshop, Community Center, 7-8 p.m.
April 15 — Northeast Indiana Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, DeKalb County Government Building, Auburn, 7 p.m.
April 6 — 4-H BB & Rifle Safety Club Awards Night, Community Center, 6:30 p.m.
April 7 — 4-H Frozen Food Order Pick Up, 4-H Park Quonset Building, 2-5 p.m.
April 8 — Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.
April 8 — Extension Homemakers Volunteer Community Support Work Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 9-11 — Hoosier Horse Fair, State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
April 9 — Wells County Home & Garden Expo, Community Center, 4-H Park, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
April 10 — 4-H Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7-11 a.m.
April 10 — Wells County Home & Garden Expo, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 11 — Mother/Son Dance, Community Center, 6-8 p.m.
April 12 — 4-H Club Leaders, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
April 13 — 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6 p.m.
April 15 — Extension Homemakers Spring Program Fair, Community Center, 3:30-7 p.m.
April 15 — 4-H Rabbit Workshop, Community Center, 7-8 p.m.
April 15 — Northeast Indiana Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, DeKalb County Government Building, Auburn, 7 p.m.
Friday, April 2, 2010
4-H SHOT GUN SAFETY CLUB SIGN UP
NEWS RELEASE
WELLS COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
The Wells County 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club will hold its first meeting Saturday,
April 17, 2 ñ 4 PM at the Wells County Gun Club, 2555 E., 400 N., Ossian.
Youth may become members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. A member may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) years.
One of the requirements in the 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club is the ability to physically handle a shot gun. The club will be using 12 and 20 gauge shot guns. The leaders with parents will determine if the youth can safely handle the weight and size of the gun.
The 4-H club has several shot guns for participants to use. Club members that wish to use their own shot guns will be required to have their shot guns safety checked by a licensed gunsmith and return a signed safety certificate to the 4-H Leaders before they will be allowed to use them. Safety certificates will be available at sign up.
Cost of the program is $35 which includes equipment, supplies, insurance, awards and refreshments at the Awards Event. Some partial scholarships are available. Check with leaders or the Extension Office..
The program is taught by 4-H certified instructors. Safety is the main focus of the program.
For more information about the 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club, contact leaders Ryan Kline, 375-3865; James Painter, 639-6547; Jim Hunter, 824-2783; Fred Nash, 694-6736; Kevin Springer, 565-3323; Melvin Purvis, 765-728-5284 or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 824-6412.
WELLS COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
The Wells County 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club will hold its first meeting Saturday,
April 17, 2 ñ 4 PM at the Wells County Gun Club, 2555 E., 400 N., Ossian.
Youth may become members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. A member may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) years.
One of the requirements in the 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club is the ability to physically handle a shot gun. The club will be using 12 and 20 gauge shot guns. The leaders with parents will determine if the youth can safely handle the weight and size of the gun.
The 4-H club has several shot guns for participants to use. Club members that wish to use their own shot guns will be required to have their shot guns safety checked by a licensed gunsmith and return a signed safety certificate to the 4-H Leaders before they will be allowed to use them. Safety certificates will be available at sign up.
Cost of the program is $35 which includes equipment, supplies, insurance, awards and refreshments at the Awards Event. Some partial scholarships are available. Check with leaders or the Extension Office..
The program is taught by 4-H certified instructors. Safety is the main focus of the program.
For more information about the 4-H Shot Gun Safety Club, contact leaders Ryan Kline, 375-3865; James Painter, 639-6547; Jim Hunter, 824-2783; Fred Nash, 694-6736; Kevin Springer, 565-3323; Melvin Purvis, 765-728-5284 or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 824-6412.
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST AT HOME AND GARDEN EXPO
NEWS RELEASE
WELLS COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Wells County 4-H will be sponsoring a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast (all you can eat) on Saturday, April 10, 7 AM ñ 11 AM at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Cost of the meal is $5 for adults and $3 for youth 6 ñ 12 years of age. Children 5 and under are $1.
Biscuits and gravy will also be available for $4 which includes the drink.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the 4-H Park.
The event is part of the annual Wells County Home & Garden Expo. Hours for the show will include Friday, 11 AM ñ 7 PM and Saturday, 8 AM ñ 3 PM.
For more information about the Home & Garden Expo, call 824-1689.
WELLS COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Wells County 4-H will be sponsoring a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast (all you can eat) on Saturday, April 10, 7 AM ñ 11 AM at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Cost of the meal is $5 for adults and $3 for youth 6 ñ 12 years of age. Children 5 and under are $1.
Biscuits and gravy will also be available for $4 which includes the drink.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the 4-H Park.
The event is part of the annual Wells County Home & Garden Expo. Hours for the show will include Friday, 11 AM ñ 7 PM and Saturday, 8 AM ñ 3 PM.
For more information about the Home & Garden Expo, call 824-1689.
4-H ARCHERY CLUB ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE
NEWS RELEASE
WELLS COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Youth will have an opportunity to learn about archery and the important safety skills through the Wells County 4-H Archery Club.
Sign up night will be held Monday, April 19th, 6:30 ñ 8:30 at the 4-H Park Quonset Building (upstairs) at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
On April 27, 6:30 ñ 8:30 PM the beginners will meet to learn the safety procedures, range rules and basic archery skills.
Advanced members will meet on April 28, 6:30 ñ 8:30 PM and continue through June.
All meetings will be held at the 4-H Park Quonset Building (upstairs) at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Shooting range rules, safety skills and archery technique will be explained.
Regular meetings will begin on May 4 and continue each Tuesday.
4-H Club membership is open to youth when they enter the third grade and continues through grade 12. A member may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) years.
Member fee is $25.00. (The second member in the family is $20.) (Includes archery information, equipment, insurance, and awards.) Check should be made payable to 4-H Archery Club. Scholarships available ñ check with leaders. No person will be turned away for financial constraints.
Parents and interested adults are welcome to attend with the youth. Adults who are interested in helping or becoming a certified instructor are also encouraged to attend. Members attending may use the clubs equipment or bring your own simple or compound bow.
The 4-H Archery Club encourages youth to learn safety procedures and the seven steps of Archery. These seven steps include the stance; nocking the arrow (placing the arrow correctly in the bow); the draw (the pull action of the bow); the anchor (how far to pull back the string); the aim or hold (remembering to look at what you want to hit ñ the bullís eye); the release (letting go of the string); and the follow through (until the arrow reaches its destination).
For more information about the 4-H Archery Club, contact 4-H Archery Leaders Terri & Dan Quinn, 622-6617; John Earnest, 557-5000; or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412.
WELLS COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE
Youth will have an opportunity to learn about archery and the important safety skills through the Wells County 4-H Archery Club.
Sign up night will be held Monday, April 19th, 6:30 ñ 8:30 at the 4-H Park Quonset Building (upstairs) at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
On April 27, 6:30 ñ 8:30 PM the beginners will meet to learn the safety procedures, range rules and basic archery skills.
Advanced members will meet on April 28, 6:30 ñ 8:30 PM and continue through June.
All meetings will be held at the 4-H Park Quonset Building (upstairs) at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Shooting range rules, safety skills and archery technique will be explained.
Regular meetings will begin on May 4 and continue each Tuesday.
4-H Club membership is open to youth when they enter the third grade and continues through grade 12. A member may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) years.
Member fee is $25.00. (The second member in the family is $20.) (Includes archery information, equipment, insurance, and awards.) Check should be made payable to 4-H Archery Club. Scholarships available ñ check with leaders. No person will be turned away for financial constraints.
Parents and interested adults are welcome to attend with the youth. Adults who are interested in helping or becoming a certified instructor are also encouraged to attend. Members attending may use the clubs equipment or bring your own simple or compound bow.
The 4-H Archery Club encourages youth to learn safety procedures and the seven steps of Archery. These seven steps include the stance; nocking the arrow (placing the arrow correctly in the bow); the draw (the pull action of the bow); the anchor (how far to pull back the string); the aim or hold (remembering to look at what you want to hit ñ the bullís eye); the release (letting go of the string); and the follow through (until the arrow reaches its destination).
For more information about the 4-H Archery Club, contact 4-H Archery Leaders Terri & Dan Quinn, 622-6617; John Earnest, 557-5000; or the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
4-H Extension Calendar
NEWS RELEASE
PURDUE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
WELLS COUNTY OFFICE
April 1, 2010
April 6 4-H Dog Obedience Club Sign Up, Community Center, 6:30 ñ 7:30 PM
April 6 4-H BB & Rifle Safety Club Awards Night, Community Center, 6:30 PM
April 7 4-H Frozen Food Order Pick Up, 4-H Park Quonset Building, 2 ñ 5 PM
April 8 Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 7 PM
April 8 Extension Homemakers Volunteer Community Support Work Day, 9 AM ñ 2 PM
April 9 ñ 11 Hoosier Horse Fair, State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
April 9 Wells County Home & Garden Expo, Community Center, 4-H Park, 11 AM ñ 7 PM
April 10 4-H Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 ñ 11 AM
April 10 Wells County Home & Garden Expo, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM ñ 3 PM
April 11 Mother / Son Dance, Community Center, 6 ñ 8 PM
April 12 4-H Club Leaders, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
April 13 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6 PM
April 15 Extension Homemakers Spring Program Fair, Community Center, 3:30 ñ 7 PM
April 15 4-H Rabbit Workshop, Community Center, 7 ñ 8 PM
April 15 Northeast Indiana Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, DeKalb
County Government Building, Auburn, 7 PM
PURDUE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
WELLS COUNTY OFFICE
April 1, 2010
April 6 4-H Dog Obedience Club Sign Up, Community Center, 6:30 ñ 7:30 PM
April 6 4-H BB & Rifle Safety Club Awards Night, Community Center, 6:30 PM
April 7 4-H Frozen Food Order Pick Up, 4-H Park Quonset Building, 2 ñ 5 PM
April 8 Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 7 PM
April 8 Extension Homemakers Volunteer Community Support Work Day, 9 AM ñ 2 PM
April 9 ñ 11 Hoosier Horse Fair, State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis
April 9 Wells County Home & Garden Expo, Community Center, 4-H Park, 11 AM ñ 7 PM
April 10 4-H Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 ñ 11 AM
April 10 Wells County Home & Garden Expo, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM ñ 3 PM
April 11 Mother / Son Dance, Community Center, 6 ñ 8 PM
April 12 4-H Club Leaders, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
April 13 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6 PM
April 15 Extension Homemakers Spring Program Fair, Community Center, 3:30 ñ 7 PM
April 15 4-H Rabbit Workshop, Community Center, 7 ñ 8 PM
April 15 Northeast Indiana Council on Agriculture, Research, Extension & Teaching, DeKalb
County Government Building, Auburn, 7 PM
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