March 1 — 2011 Wheat Production Day, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
March 1 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 3 — Wells County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting and Fish Fry. Tickets, $7 Adults; $5 children. Call 824-0624.
March 5 — Wells County 4-H Beef/Dairy Beef ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Arena, Bluffton, 9-11 a.m.
March 7 — Extension Homemakers Executive Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, 12:30 p.m.
March 7 — Extension Homemakers Presidents' Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, 1:30 p.m.
March 7 — Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m.
March 8 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 14 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
March 15 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
April 3 — Deena Mc Clure Benefit, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension
Office, 9 AM - 3 PM
March 1 2011 Wheat Production Day, Community Center, 4-H Park,
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM,
Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
March 1 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
March 3 Wells County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting and
Fish Fry.
Tickets, $7 Adults; $5 children. Call 824-0624.
March 5 Wells County 4-H Beef / Dairy Beef ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose
Arena, Bluffton, 9 AM - 11 AM
March 7 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, Community Center, 4-H Park,
12:30 PM
March 7 Extension Homemakers President's Council, Community Center, 4-H
Park, 1:30 PM
March 7 Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM
March 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
March 14 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
March 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
April 3 Deena Mc Clure Benefit, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
11 AM - 1:30 PM
Office, 9 AM - 3 PM
March 1 2011 Wheat Production Day, Community Center, 4-H Park,
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM,
Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
March 1 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
March 3 Wells County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting and
Fish Fry.
Tickets, $7 Adults; $5 children. Call 824-0624.
March 5 Wells County 4-H Beef / Dairy Beef ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose
Arena, Bluffton, 9 AM - 11 AM
March 7 Extension Homemakers Executive Council, Community Center, 4-H Park,
12:30 PM
March 7 Extension Homemakers President's Council, Community Center, 4-H
Park, 1:30 PM
March 7 Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM
March 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
March 14 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
March 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
April 3 Deena Mc Clure Benefit, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
11 AM - 1:30 PM
Thursday, February 24, 2011
4-H GARDEN PROJECT INCREASING
Just as home gardening has experienced and increase in popularity so has the 4-H Garden Project. It seems that the economy and the interest in raising our own food along with a food preservation movement (freezing / canning) are the major factors.
Young people and adults have always found enjoyment in growing their own food and sharing it with others.
In the 4-H Garden project, youth can grow a variety of food producing plants and then exhibit some of their produce at the county and state fairs.
Exhibits can range from a single plate vegetable to a collection of 5 different vegetable plates. Youth can also exhibit one of 13 different potted herbs, such as basil, chives, dill or lavender. There is also an educational poster option where youth can share information on plant diseases, insects, garden pests, computer designed gardens or unusual vegetables.
Wells County also has a “Just For Fun” class where youth may exhibit the largest (by weight) tomato, potato, onion, cabbage, sunflower or unusual growth forms!
Youth can also branch out with the project and sell produce at a Farmer’s Market or learn some food preservation skills such as freezing and canning in the 4-H Foods project.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Enrollment deadline is April 1st.
Youth in grades 1 & 2 may join Mini 4-H where they may also learn about plants. Mini 4-H forms are due May 1st.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412 or visit the 4-H web page at for an enrollment form.
Young people and adults have always found enjoyment in growing their own food and sharing it with others.
In the 4-H Garden project, youth can grow a variety of food producing plants and then exhibit some of their produce at the county and state fairs.
Exhibits can range from a single plate vegetable to a collection of 5 different vegetable plates. Youth can also exhibit one of 13 different potted herbs, such as basil, chives, dill or lavender. There is also an educational poster option where youth can share information on plant diseases, insects, garden pests, computer designed gardens or unusual vegetables.
Wells County also has a “Just For Fun” class where youth may exhibit the largest (by weight) tomato, potato, onion, cabbage, sunflower or unusual growth forms!
Youth can also branch out with the project and sell produce at a Farmer’s Market or learn some food preservation skills such as freezing and canning in the 4-H Foods project.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Enrollment deadline is April 1st.
Youth in grades 1 & 2 may join Mini 4-H where they may also learn about plants. Mini 4-H forms are due May 1st.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412 or visit the 4-H web page at for an enrollment form.
4-H CATTLE IDENTIFICATION DAY MARCH 5, 2011
The Wells County 4-H Beef AND Dairy Beef Identification Day will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011, 9 AM - 11 AM. The event will take place at the Wells County 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Arena located behind the Horse Barn.
All beef steers, dairy beef steers, and market heifers must be ear tagged, nose printed, and weighed to be eligible to show at the 2011 Wells County 4-H Fair, July 16 - 21. In addition, animals planning to be exhibited at the Indiana State Fair must be retinal eye scanned.
Commercial heifers (non-registered) will also be ear tagged so they may be exhibited.
Registered heifers do not need to be brought to the ID Day. These animals will be identified by their registration papers which includes their ear tattoo number.
Two ear tags will be used this year. One will be a county tag specific for Wells County and the other will be a RFId (Radio Frequency Identification) tag provided by the state. These tags can be read at livestock shows with a scanner at a distance of 1 - 4 feet.
Official livestock enrollment forms will be available at the ID Day and may be completed there or turned in to the Extension Office by March 15, 2011.
Members who participated in the Dairy Feeder Steer Calf project are also encouraged to enroll their animals in the Dairy Beef project. These animals will exhibit in a separate show at the 4-H Fair.
Youth may also enter a calf in the Beef Starter Class. This special class is for beef calves born after January 1st and up until June 1, 2011.
This year's 4-H Fair will be held July 16 - 21. The Dairy Beef Show will be held Monday, July 18, 5 PM. The Beef Show will be held Wednesday, July 20, 9 AM. The Livestock Auction will be Thursday, July 21, 3:30 PM.
For more information about 4-H or the 4-H Beef / Dairy Beef projects, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton, 260-824-6412 or Beef Superintendent Mike Piqune, 260-375-3373 or Dairy Beef Superintendent Karl Steiner, 260-346-2366.
All beef steers, dairy beef steers, and market heifers must be ear tagged, nose printed, and weighed to be eligible to show at the 2011 Wells County 4-H Fair, July 16 - 21. In addition, animals planning to be exhibited at the Indiana State Fair must be retinal eye scanned.
Commercial heifers (non-registered) will also be ear tagged so they may be exhibited.
Registered heifers do not need to be brought to the ID Day. These animals will be identified by their registration papers which includes their ear tattoo number.
Two ear tags will be used this year. One will be a county tag specific for Wells County and the other will be a RFId (Radio Frequency Identification) tag provided by the state. These tags can be read at livestock shows with a scanner at a distance of 1 - 4 feet.
Official livestock enrollment forms will be available at the ID Day and may be completed there or turned in to the Extension Office by March 15, 2011.
Members who participated in the Dairy Feeder Steer Calf project are also encouraged to enroll their animals in the Dairy Beef project. These animals will exhibit in a separate show at the 4-H Fair.
Youth may also enter a calf in the Beef Starter Class. This special class is for beef calves born after January 1st and up until June 1, 2011.
This year's 4-H Fair will be held July 16 - 21. The Dairy Beef Show will be held Monday, July 18, 5 PM. The Beef Show will be held Wednesday, July 20, 9 AM. The Livestock Auction will be Thursday, July 21, 3:30 PM.
For more information about 4-H or the 4-H Beef / Dairy Beef projects, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton, 260-824-6412 or Beef Superintendent Mike Piqune, 260-375-3373 or Dairy Beef Superintendent Karl Steiner, 260-346-2366.
Monday, February 21, 2011
4-H GARDEN PROJECT INCREASING
Just as home gardening has experienced and increase in popularity so has the 4-H Garden Project. It seems that the economy and the interest in raising our own food along with a food preservation movement (freezing / canning) are the major factors.
Young people and adults have always found enjoyment in growing their own food and sharing it with others.
In the 4-H Garden project, youth can grow a variety of food producing plants and then exhibit some of their produce at the county and state fairs.
Exhibits can range from a single plate vegetable to a collection of 5 different vegetable plates. Youth can also exhibit one of 13 different potted herbs, such as basil, chives, dill or lavender. There is also an educational poster option where youth can share information on plant diseases, insects, garden pests, computer designed gardens or unusual vegetables.
Wells County also has a “Just For Fun” class where youth may exhibit the largest (by weight) tomato, potato, onion, cabbage, sunflower or unusual growth forms!
Youth can also branch out with the project and sell produce at a Farmer’s Market or learn some food preservation skills such as freezing and canning in the 4-H Foods project.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Enrollment deadline is April 1st.
Youth in grades 1 & 2 may join Mini 4-H where they may also learn about plants. Mini 4-H forms are due May 1st.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412 or visit the 4-H web page at for an enrollment form.
Young people and adults have always found enjoyment in growing their own food and sharing it with others.
In the 4-H Garden project, youth can grow a variety of food producing plants and then exhibit some of their produce at the county and state fairs.
Exhibits can range from a single plate vegetable to a collection of 5 different vegetable plates. Youth can also exhibit one of 13 different potted herbs, such as basil, chives, dill or lavender. There is also an educational poster option where youth can share information on plant diseases, insects, garden pests, computer designed gardens or unusual vegetables.
Wells County also has a “Just For Fun” class where youth may exhibit the largest (by weight) tomato, potato, onion, cabbage, sunflower or unusual growth forms!
Youth can also branch out with the project and sell produce at a Farmer’s Market or learn some food preservation skills such as freezing and canning in the 4-H Foods project.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Enrollment deadline is April 1st.
Youth in grades 1 & 2 may join Mini 4-H where they may also learn about plants. Mini 4-H forms are due May 1st.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 824-6412 or visit the 4-H web page at for an enrollment form.
Friday, February 18, 2011
4-H CATTLE IDENTIFICATION DAY MARCH 5, 2011
The Wells County 4-H Beef AND Dairy Beef Identification Day will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011, 9 AM - 11 AM. The event will take place at the Wells County 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Arena located behind the Horse Barn.
All beef steers, dairy beef steers, and market heifers must be ear tagged, nose printed, and weighed to be eligible to show at the 2011 Wells County 4-H Fair, July 16 - 21. In addition, animals planning to be exhibited at the Indiana State Fair must be retinal eye scanned.
Commercial heifers (non-registered) will also be ear tagged so they may be exhibited.
Registered heifers do not need to be brought to the ID Day. These animals will be identified by their registration papers which includes their ear tattoo number.
Two ear tags will be used this year. One will be a county tag specific for Wells County and the other will be a RFId (Radio Frequency Identification) tag provided by the state. These tags can be read at livestock shows with a scanner at a distance of 1 - 4 feet.
Official livestock enrollment forms will be available at the ID Day and may be completed there or turned in to the Extension Office by March 15, 2011.
Members who participated in the Dairy Feeder Steer Calf project are also encouraged to enroll their animals in the Dairy Beef project. These animals will exhibit in a separate show at the 4-H Fair.
Youth may also enter a calf in the Beef Starter Class. This special class is for beef calves born after January 1st and up until June 1, 2011.
This year's 4-H Fair will be held July 16 - 21. The Dairy Beef Show will be held Monday, July 18, 5 PM. The Beef Show will be held Wednesday, July 20, 9 AM. The Livestock Auction will be Thursday, July 21, 3:30 PM.
For more information about 4-H or the 4-H Beef / Dairy Beef projects, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton, 260-824-6412 or Beef Superintendent Mike Piqune, 260-375-3373 or Dairy Beef Superintendent Karl Steiner, 260-346-2366.
All beef steers, dairy beef steers, and market heifers must be ear tagged, nose printed, and weighed to be eligible to show at the 2011 Wells County 4-H Fair, July 16 - 21. In addition, animals planning to be exhibited at the Indiana State Fair must be retinal eye scanned.
Commercial heifers (non-registered) will also be ear tagged so they may be exhibited.
Registered heifers do not need to be brought to the ID Day. These animals will be identified by their registration papers which includes their ear tattoo number.
Two ear tags will be used this year. One will be a county tag specific for Wells County and the other will be a RFId (Radio Frequency Identification) tag provided by the state. These tags can be read at livestock shows with a scanner at a distance of 1 - 4 feet.
Official livestock enrollment forms will be available at the ID Day and may be completed there or turned in to the Extension Office by March 15, 2011.
Members who participated in the Dairy Feeder Steer Calf project are also encouraged to enroll their animals in the Dairy Beef project. These animals will exhibit in a separate show at the 4-H Fair.
Youth may also enter a calf in the Beef Starter Class. This special class is for beef calves born after January 1st and up until June 1, 2011.
This year's 4-H Fair will be held July 16 - 21. The Dairy Beef Show will be held Monday, July 18, 5 PM. The Beef Show will be held Wednesday, July 20, 9 AM. The Livestock Auction will be Thursday, July 21, 3:30 PM.
For more information about 4-H or the 4-H Beef / Dairy Beef projects, contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton, 260-824-6412 or Beef Superintendent Mike Piqune, 260-375-3373 or Dairy Beef Superintendent Karl Steiner, 260-346-2366.
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
Thursday, February 17, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 19 — Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 a.m.-noon
Feb. 20 — Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5 p.m. Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 — Daddy/Daughter Dance, community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10/couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 — County Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 21 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
Feb. 22 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 24 — Wells County Extension Service Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Night, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 26 — 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 1 — 2011 Wheat Production Day, community Center, 4-H Park, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
March 1 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 3 — Wells County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting and Fish Fry. Tickets, $7 Adults; $5 children. Call 824-0624.
March 5 — Wells County 4-H Beef/Dairy Beef ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Arena, Bluffton, 9-11 a.m.
March 7 — Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m.
March 8 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 20 — Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5 p.m. Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 — Daddy/Daughter Dance, community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10/couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 — County Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 21 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
Feb. 22 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 24 — Wells County Extension Service Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Night, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 26 — 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 1 — 2011 Wheat Production Day, community Center, 4-H Park, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
March 1 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 3 — Wells County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting and Fish Fry. Tickets, $7 Adults; $5 children. Call 824-0624.
March 5 — Wells County 4-H Beef/Dairy Beef ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Arena, Bluffton, 9-11 a.m.
March 7 — Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 p.m.
March 8 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bee Keeper talks today!
Master Gardeners--Wells County 4-H Park; tonight, 7 p.m. Jim Gass will present a program on the importance of bees in the environment, and for pollinating crops. Jim has beehives and produces "Honey by Jimmy" at his property, near Zanesville. He is past president of the Wells County Master Gardeners and is the Market Master for the local Farmers Market. Open to the public.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park,
8 AM - 12 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30 - 5 PM
Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 Daddy / Daughter Dance, community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6 - 8 PM
Cost: $10 / couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 County Offices Closed for Presidentís Day
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
Feb. 24 Wells County Extension Service Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation
Night, 6:30 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office,
9 AM - 3 PM
March 1 2011 Wheat Production Day, community Center, 4-H Park, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM,
Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
March 1 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
March 3 Wells County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting and Fish Fry.
Tickets, $7 Adults; $5 children. Call 824-0624.
March 5 Wells County 4-H Beef / Dairy Beef ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Arena,
Bluffton, 9 AM - 11 AM
March 7 Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM
March 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
8 AM - 12 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30 - 5 PM
Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 Daddy / Daughter Dance, community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6 - 8 PM
Cost: $10 / couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 County Offices Closed for Presidentís Day
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
Feb. 24 Wells County Extension Service Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation
Night, 6:30 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office,
9 AM - 3 PM
March 1 2011 Wheat Production Day, community Center, 4-H Park, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM,
Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
March 1 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
March 3 Wells County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting and Fish Fry.
Tickets, $7 Adults; $5 children. Call 824-0624.
March 5 Wells County 4-H Beef / Dairy Beef ID Day, 4-H Park Multi-Purpose Arena,
Bluffton, 9 AM - 11 AM
March 7 Wells County 4-H Council, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 7 PM
March 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
4-H HORSE & PONY TACK AUCTION FEBRUARY 19, 2011
The Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club will host a Tack Auction on Saturday, February 19 at the Wells County Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton.
Doors will open at 5 PM and the Auction will begin at 6 PM. Carlo & Sonja Moore will be the tack vendor and consignments are available. Donated items are encouraged for the silent benefit auction.
Food and beverages will be available. All proceeds to benefit the Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club. For more information and consignment details, contact Lisa Toliver, 708-224-7030 or Rhonda Phillips, 260-557-4745.
Doors will open at 5 PM and the Auction will begin at 6 PM. Carlo & Sonja Moore will be the tack vendor and consignments are available. Donated items are encouraged for the silent benefit auction.
Food and beverages will be available. All proceeds to benefit the Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club. For more information and consignment details, contact Lisa Toliver, 708-224-7030 or Rhonda Phillips, 260-557-4745.
Monday, February 14, 2011
4-H MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 19th AT COMMUNITY CENTER
The annual 4-H Sign Up Day and Open House will be held Saturday, February 19th, 8 AM - 12 Noon at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
4-H members and families are encouraged to stop by to fill out membership forms, meet with your club leaders (pick up last year's record notebook), pay your club dues, and pick up this year's manuals and meeting schedules.
4-H volunteers will answer questions and get you signed up for 2011.
The club schedule for the event will be:
8 - 10 AM Hurryin' Harrisons (Harrison Township)
Liberty Township Happy Go Lucky
Jackson Township Jaguars
PATRIOTS 4-H Club
Rockcreek Rollers (Rockcreek and Union Townships)
10 AM - 12 Noon Chester Chargers
Jefferson Township Knightriders
Lancaster Township Achievers
Nottingham Township Nobles
Information tables will also include schedules and forms for Archery, Horse & Pony, 4-H Dog Obedience Club, 4-H Shot Gun Safety, and Mini 4-H.
If the date is not convenient, families are welcome to stop by the Purdue Extension Service Office located at the 4-H Park where they can pick up a 4-H membership form. The membership form can also be found at: www.extension.purdue.edu/wells
4-H membership forms for Wells County are due April 1, 2011.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years.
Mini 4-H forms will also be available for youth in grades 1 & 2.
If you have questions about any project, please call your 4-H Club Leader or the Wells County Extension Office, 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton IN 46714, 260-824-6412 or email rsherer@purdue.edu.
4-H members and families are encouraged to stop by to fill out membership forms, meet with your club leaders (pick up last year's record notebook), pay your club dues, and pick up this year's manuals and meeting schedules.
4-H volunteers will answer questions and get you signed up for 2011.
The club schedule for the event will be:
8 - 10 AM Hurryin' Harrisons (Harrison Township)
Liberty Township Happy Go Lucky
Jackson Township Jaguars
PATRIOTS 4-H Club
Rockcreek Rollers (Rockcreek and Union Townships)
10 AM - 12 Noon Chester Chargers
Jefferson Township Knightriders
Lancaster Township Achievers
Nottingham Township Nobles
Information tables will also include schedules and forms for Archery, Horse & Pony, 4-H Dog Obedience Club, 4-H Shot Gun Safety, and Mini 4-H.
If the date is not convenient, families are welcome to stop by the Purdue Extension Service Office located at the 4-H Park where they can pick up a 4-H membership form. The membership form can also be found at: www.extension.purdue.edu/wells
4-H membership forms for Wells County are due April 1, 2011.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years.
Mini 4-H forms will also be available for youth in grades 1 & 2.
If you have questions about any project, please call your 4-H Club Leader or the Wells County Extension Office, 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton IN 46714, 260-824-6412 or email rsherer@purdue.edu.
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 14-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
Thursday, February 10, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 14 - 20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Fair Schedule Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park,
Bluffton, 6:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park,
8 AM - 12 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30 - 5 PM
Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 Daddy / Daughter Dance, community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6 - 8 PM
Cost: $10 / couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 County Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office,
9 AM - 3 PM
March 1 2011 Wheat Production Day, community Center, 4-H Park, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM,
Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Fair Schedule Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park,
Bluffton, 6:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park,
8 AM - 12 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30 - 5 PM
Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 Daddy / Daughter Dance, community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6 - 8 PM
Cost: $10 / couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 County Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office,
9 AM - 3 PM
March 1 2011 Wheat Production Day, community Center, 4-H Park, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM,
Lunch included. Call 824-6412 to register.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 12 — 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today's 4-H Volunteers, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 — Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H Fair Schedule Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 19 — Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 a.m.-noon
Feb. 20 — Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5 p.m. Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 — Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10/couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 — County Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 21 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
Feb. 22 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 26 — 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Feb. 14-20 — Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H Fair Schedule Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 19 — Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 a.m.-noon
Feb. 20 — Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5 p.m. Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 — Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10/couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 — County Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 21 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
Feb. 22 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 26 — 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
4-H FOOD PROJECT CONTINUES IN POPULARITY
The 4-H Food project continues to be popular in 92 counties across Indiana. In fact, it ranks within the top five 4-H projects for most counties.
In Wells County, nearly 100 youth participated in the 4-H Food project last year.
Youth learn a wide variety of life skills in the project. The 4-H Food project books are divided into chapters (bites) and cover nutrition, food safety, preserving / storing and baking and cooking. Each chapter has hands on activities can be done at home or in a club meeting.
Youth can exhibit in prepared (baked) or preserved (freezing or canning) or they may do an action demonstration.
The prepared exhibits are the most popular. These exhibits at the fair begin with cookies in grade three and progress through muffins, cakes, biscuits, pretzels, yeast rolls, yeast breads, creative snacks, pies, and international foods.
One of the things that has made the project successful is that kids love to make their exhibit and see how it tastes. They can then try different ways to improve it to get the best results.
Youth are also trying different ways to make food healthier such as reduced sugar and fats.
Membership in 4-H is open to boys and girls when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years.
Youth in grades 1 and 2 may join Mini 4-H which also includes a foods project option.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Purdue Extension Service, Wells County Office at 260-824-6412 or attend the 4-H Open House Saturday, February 19th, 8 AM - 12 Noon at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton.
In Wells County, nearly 100 youth participated in the 4-H Food project last year.
Youth learn a wide variety of life skills in the project. The 4-H Food project books are divided into chapters (bites) and cover nutrition, food safety, preserving / storing and baking and cooking. Each chapter has hands on activities can be done at home or in a club meeting.
Youth can exhibit in prepared (baked) or preserved (freezing or canning) or they may do an action demonstration.
The prepared exhibits are the most popular. These exhibits at the fair begin with cookies in grade three and progress through muffins, cakes, biscuits, pretzels, yeast rolls, yeast breads, creative snacks, pies, and international foods.
One of the things that has made the project successful is that kids love to make their exhibit and see how it tastes. They can then try different ways to improve it to get the best results.
Youth are also trying different ways to make food healthier such as reduced sugar and fats.
Membership in 4-H is open to boys and girls when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years.
Youth in grades 1 and 2 may join Mini 4-H which also includes a foods project option.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Purdue Extension Service, Wells County Office at 260-824-6412 or attend the 4-H Open House Saturday, February 19th, 8 AM - 12 Noon at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Monday, February 7, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 7 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7-8:30 PM
Feb. 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 12 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers, 9 AM – 12:30 PM,
Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
Feb. 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 12 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers, 9 AM – 12:30 PM,
Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
RECORD FAMILY EVENTS IN 4-H SCRAPBOOK PROJECT
The 4-H Scrapbook Project provides youth an opportunity to record a family or individual event in a unique and special way. In fact, the hobby of scrapbooking continues to grow each year as more people utilize digital cameras and computers.
In 4-H, the project is divided by age groups: Beginner, grades 3 - 5; Intermediate, grades 6 - 8; and Advanced, grades 9 - 12.
Scrapbook album size should be at least 5' x 7' or larger for the Beginners and Intermediate. Advanced may be 8' x 10' or larger. It should be noted that 12' x 12' is the most common scrapbook album size and will be easier to work with and to find materials for. However, many acid free and lignin free paper can be found more easily in 8' x 10' sizes.
Photos, memorabilia and journals must be included in each scrapbook. The photos help to show the event or activity while the memorabilia (ticket stub, graduation program, etc.) makes the scrapbook more real and unique.
Journaling is a must, without it, your photos and memorabilia will be less meaningful over time. Members in the advanced division are asked to tell more of a story with their scrapbook, sharing thoughts and feelings.
Youth are encouraged to use photo safe pigma pens which are fade-proof, waterproof, and acid free when used on acid free paper. It also causes no water damage to photos over dime and will be legible for generations to come.
Additional skills learned in the 4-H project include cropping (cutting and trimming unnecessary parts) techniques, using decorations (stickers and die cuts), page layout and design and of course, neatness.
For more information about 4-H and the nearly 50 projects offered in the program. Contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 260-824-6412.
In 4-H, the project is divided by age groups: Beginner, grades 3 - 5; Intermediate, grades 6 - 8; and Advanced, grades 9 - 12.
Scrapbook album size should be at least 5' x 7' or larger for the Beginners and Intermediate. Advanced may be 8' x 10' or larger. It should be noted that 12' x 12' is the most common scrapbook album size and will be easier to work with and to find materials for. However, many acid free and lignin free paper can be found more easily in 8' x 10' sizes.
Photos, memorabilia and journals must be included in each scrapbook. The photos help to show the event or activity while the memorabilia (ticket stub, graduation program, etc.) makes the scrapbook more real and unique.
Journaling is a must, without it, your photos and memorabilia will be less meaningful over time. Members in the advanced division are asked to tell more of a story with their scrapbook, sharing thoughts and feelings.
Youth are encouraged to use photo safe pigma pens which are fade-proof, waterproof, and acid free when used on acid free paper. It also causes no water damage to photos over dime and will be legible for generations to come.
Additional skills learned in the 4-H project include cropping (cutting and trimming unnecessary parts) techniques, using decorations (stickers and die cuts), page layout and design and of course, neatness.
For more information about 4-H and the nearly 50 projects offered in the program. Contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 260-824-6412.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
HORSE HEALTH TO BE TOPIC OF 4-H MEETING
The Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club will meet tonight at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler will speak about equine health and the importance of vaccines.
4-H membership forms will be available for youth to sign up for this year's Horse & Pony Club.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Youth in grades K - 2 may join the Mini 4-H Horse & Pony project.
The club sponsored annual tack auction will be held Saturday, February 19th, 5 PM at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Youth may also do the Horse Poster project. In this project, youth select a horse related topic to learn about and then make a poster for display at the annual 4-H Fair,
July 16 - 21.
For more information about the 4-H Horse & Pony Club, contact Rhonda Phillips,
638-4744, Lisa Toliver, 565-3896 or go to www.wellso4hhorseandpony.webs.com
Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler will speak about equine health and the importance of vaccines.
4-H membership forms will be available for youth to sign up for this year's Horse & Pony Club.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years. Youth in grades K - 2 may join the Mini 4-H Horse & Pony project.
The club sponsored annual tack auction will be held Saturday, February 19th, 5 PM at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
Youth may also do the Horse Poster project. In this project, youth select a horse related topic to learn about and then make a poster for display at the annual 4-H Fair,
July 16 - 21.
For more information about the 4-H Horse & Pony Club, contact Rhonda Phillips,
638-4744, Lisa Toliver, 565-3896 or go to www.wellso4hhorseandpony.webs.com
Saturday, February 5, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 5 Purdue Ag Fish Fry, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 11:30 AM
Speaker: Former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman. Tickets $20.00
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
4:00-5:00 PM, Speaker Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler--Horse Health & Vaccines
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, 5-6 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
Feb. 7 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7-8:30 PM
Feb. 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 12 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers, 9 AM – 12:30 PM,
Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
Speaker: Former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman. Tickets $20.00
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
4:00-5:00 PM, Speaker Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler--Horse Health & Vaccines
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, 5-6 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
Feb. 7 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7-8:30 PM
Feb. 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 12 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers, 9 AM – 12:30 PM,
Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
Friday, February 4, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 6 Wells County Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
4 - 5 PM, Speaker, Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler - Horse Health & Vaccines
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, Community Center,
4-H Park, Bluffton, 5 - 6 PM
Feb. 7 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7 ñ 8:30 PM
Feb. 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 12 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today's 4-H
Volunteers, 9 AM - 12:30 PM, Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14 - 20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Fair Schedule Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park,
Bluffton, 6:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park,
8 AM - 12 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30 - 5 PM
Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 Daddy / Daughter Dance, community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6 - 8 PM
Cost: $10 / couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 County Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office,
9 AM - 3 PM
4 - 5 PM, Speaker, Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler - Horse Health & Vaccines
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, Community Center,
4-H Park, Bluffton, 5 - 6 PM
Feb. 7 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7 ñ 8:30 PM
Feb. 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 12 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today's 4-H
Volunteers, 9 AM - 12:30 PM, Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14 - 20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Fair Schedule Committee, Community Center, 4-H Park,
Bluffton, 6:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park,
8 AM - 12 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30 - 5 PM
Cost: $1 per ticket. Call 824-6069
Feb. 20 Daddy / Daughter Dance, community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6 - 8 PM
Cost: $10 / couple. Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 County Offices Closed for President's Day
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park,
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office,
9 AM - 3 PM
4-H MEMBERSHIP OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 19th AT COMMUNITY CENTER
The annual 4-H Sign Up Day and Open House will be held Saturday, February 19th, 8 AM - 12 Noon at the Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park in Bluffton.
4-H members and families are encouraged to stop by to fill out membership forms, meet with your club leaders (pick up last year's record notebook), pay your club dues, and pick up this year's manuals and meeting schedules.
4-H volunteers will answer questions and get you signed up for 2011.
The club schedule for the event will be:
8 - 10 AM Hurryin' Harrisons (Harrison Township)
Liberty Township Happy Go Lucky
Jackson Township Jaguars
PATRIOTS 4-H Club
Rockcreek Rollers (Rockcreek and Union Townships)
10 AM - 12 Noon Chester Chargers
Jefferson Township Knightriders
Lancaster Township Achievers
Nottingham Township Nobles
Information tables will also include schedules and forms for Archery, Horse & Pony, 4-H Dog Obedience Club, 4-H Shot Gun Safety, and Mini 4-H.
If the date is not convenient, families are welcome to stop by the Purdue Extension Service Office located at the 4-H Park where they can pick up a 4-H membership form. The membership form can also be found at: www.extension.purdue.edu/wells
4-H membership forms for Wells County are due April 1, 2011.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years.
Mini 4-H forms will also be available for youth in grades 1 & 2.
If you have questions about any project, please call your 4-H Club Leader or the Wells County Extension Office, 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton IN 46714, 260-824-6412 or email rsherer@purdue.edu.
4-H members and families are encouraged to stop by to fill out membership forms, meet with your club leaders (pick up last year's record notebook), pay your club dues, and pick up this year's manuals and meeting schedules.
4-H volunteers will answer questions and get you signed up for 2011.
The club schedule for the event will be:
8 - 10 AM Hurryin' Harrisons (Harrison Township)
Liberty Township Happy Go Lucky
Jackson Township Jaguars
PATRIOTS 4-H Club
Rockcreek Rollers (Rockcreek and Union Townships)
10 AM - 12 Noon Chester Chargers
Jefferson Township Knightriders
Lancaster Township Achievers
Nottingham Township Nobles
Information tables will also include schedules and forms for Archery, Horse & Pony, 4-H Dog Obedience Club, 4-H Shot Gun Safety, and Mini 4-H.
If the date is not convenient, families are welcome to stop by the Purdue Extension Service Office located at the 4-H Park where they can pick up a 4-H membership form. The membership form can also be found at: www.extension.purdue.edu/wells
4-H membership forms for Wells County are due April 1, 2011.
Youth may become 4-H members when they enter third grade and may continue their membership through the completion of grade 12. Each individual may continue membership for a maximum of ten (10) consecutive years.
Mini 4-H forms will also be available for youth in grades 1 & 2.
If you have questions about any project, please call your 4-H Club Leader or the Wells County Extension Office, 1240 S. 4-H Road, Bluffton IN 46714, 260-824-6412 or email rsherer@purdue.edu.
RECORD FAMILY EVENTS IN 4-H SCRAPBOOK PROJECT
The 4-H Scrapbook Project provides youth an opportunity to record a family or individual event in a unique and special way. In fact, the hobby of scrapbooking continues to grow each year as more people utilize digital cameras and computers.
In 4-H, the project is divided by age groups: Beginner, grades 3 - 5; Intermediate, grades 6 - 8; and Advanced, grades 9 - 12.
Scrapbook album size should be at least 5' x 7' or larger for the Beginners and Intermediate. Advanced may be 8' x 10' or larger. It should be noted that 12' x 12' is the most common scrapbook album size and will be easier to work with and to find materials for. However, many acid free and lignin free paper can be found more easily in 8' x 10' sizes.
Photos, memorabilia and journals must be included in each scrapbook. The photos help to show the event or activity while the memorabilia (ticket stub, graduation program, etc.) makes the scrapbook more real and unique.
Journaling is a must, without it, your photos and memorabilia will be less meaningful over time. Members in the advanced division are asked to tell more of a story with their scrapbook, sharing thoughts and feelings.
Youth are encouraged to use photo safe pigma pens which are fade-proof, waterproof, and acid free when used on acid free paper. It also causes no water damage to photos over dime and will be legible for generations to come.
Additional skills learned in the 4-H project include cropping (cutting and trimming unnecessary parts) techniques, using decorations (stickers and die cuts), page layout and design and of course, neatness.
For more information about 4-H and the nearly 50 projects offered in the program. Contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 260-824-6412.
In 4-H, the project is divided by age groups: Beginner, grades 3 - 5; Intermediate, grades 6 - 8; and Advanced, grades 9 - 12.
Scrapbook album size should be at least 5' x 7' or larger for the Beginners and Intermediate. Advanced may be 8' x 10' or larger. It should be noted that 12' x 12' is the most common scrapbook album size and will be easier to work with and to find materials for. However, many acid free and lignin free paper can be found more easily in 8' x 10' sizes.
Photos, memorabilia and journals must be included in each scrapbook. The photos help to show the event or activity while the memorabilia (ticket stub, graduation program, etc.) makes the scrapbook more real and unique.
Journaling is a must, without it, your photos and memorabilia will be less meaningful over time. Members in the advanced division are asked to tell more of a story with their scrapbook, sharing thoughts and feelings.
Youth are encouraged to use photo safe pigma pens which are fade-proof, waterproof, and acid free when used on acid free paper. It also causes no water damage to photos over dime and will be legible for generations to come.
Additional skills learned in the 4-H project include cropping (cutting and trimming unnecessary parts) techniques, using decorations (stickers and die cuts), page layout and design and of course, neatness.
For more information about 4-H and the nearly 50 projects offered in the program. Contact the Wells County Office of the Purdue Extension Service, 260-824-6412.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 1 — Wells Co. 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 1 — 4-H Fair Schedule Committee Meeting, Extension Office Conference Room, 4-H Park, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 4 — National Wear Red Day, American Heart Association
Feb. 4 — Reservations due: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers
Feb. 5 — Purdue Ag Fish Fry, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman. Tickets $20.
Feb. 6 — Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton 4-5 p.m., Speaker Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler, Horse Health & Vaccines
Feb. 6 — Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, 5-6 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
Feb. 7 — Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 12 — 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 — Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 19 — Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 a.m.–noon
Feb. 20 — Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5 p.m. Cost: $1 per ticket
Feb. 20 — Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
Feb. 22 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Feb. 26 — 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Feb. 1 — 4-H Fair Schedule Committee Meeting, Extension Office Conference Room, 4-H Park, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 4 — National Wear Red Day, American Heart Association
Feb. 4 — Reservations due: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers
Feb. 5 — Purdue Ag Fish Fry, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman. Tickets $20.
Feb. 6 — Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton 4-5 p.m., Speaker Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler, Horse Health & Vaccines
Feb. 6 — Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, 5-6 p.m., Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
Feb. 7 — Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 12 — 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 — Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 15 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 19 — Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 a.m.–noon
Feb. 20 — Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5 p.m. Cost: $1 per ticket
Feb. 20 — Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 — Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7 p.m.
Feb. 22 — Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Feb. 26 — 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
4-H Extension Calendar
Feb. 1 Wells Co. 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 1 4-H Fair Schedule Committee Meeting, Extension Office Conference Room, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 4 National Wear Red Day, American Heart Association
Feb. 4 Reservations due: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers
Feb. 5 Purdue Ag Fish Fry, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 11:30 AM
Speaker: Former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman. Tickets $20.00
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
4:00-5:00 PM, Speaker Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler--Horse Health & Vaccines
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, 5-6 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
Feb. 7 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7-8:30 PM
Feb. 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 12 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers, 9 AM – 12:30 PM,
Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
Feb. 1 4-H Fair Schedule Committee Meeting, Extension Office Conference Room, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 4 National Wear Red Day, American Heart Association
Feb. 4 Reservations due: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers
Feb. 5 Purdue Ag Fish Fry, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Blue Ribbon Pavilion, 11:30 AM
Speaker: Former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman. Tickets $20.00
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Club, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
4:00-5:00 PM, Speaker Dr. Ryan Rothenbuhler--Horse Health & Vaccines
Feb. 6 Wells County 4-H Horse & Pony Advisory Board, 5-6 PM, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton
Feb. 7 Wells County 4-H Jr. Leader Club, 4-H Park, 7-8:30 PM
Feb. 8 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 12 4-H Volunteer Training: Issues & Answers for Today’s 4-H Volunteers, 9 AM – 12:30 PM,
Grace Point Church, Fort Wayne
Feb. 14-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H Foundation, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 PM
Feb. 15 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30-8:30 PM
Feb. 19 Wells County 4-H Open House & Sign Up, Community Center, 4-H Park, 8 AM – 12:00 Noon
Feb. 20 Special Needs Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: $1.00 per ticket
Feb. 20 Daddy/Daughter Dance, Community Center, 4-H Park, Bluffton, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00/couple Call 824-6069
Feb. 21 Wells County 4-H Association, Community Center, 4-H Park, 7:00 PM
Feb. 22 Wells County 4-H BB & Rifle Safety, Community Center, 4-H Park, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Feb. 26 4-H Camp Counselor Training, Williams County, Ohio, Extension Office, 9 AM – 3 PM
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