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.