Friday, October 29, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

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.

Monday, October 25, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

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.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

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

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

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

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

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










Monday, October 11, 2010

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.

Friday, October 8, 2010

4-H Extension Calendar

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