Friday, February 4, 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 ñ Wells County Office at 260-824-6412 or attend the 4-H Open House Saturday, February 19th, 8 AM ñ 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 ñ Wells County Office at 260-824-6412 or attend the 4-H Open House Saturday, February 19th, 8 AM ñ 12 Noon at the Wells County 4-H Park in Bluffton.
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.
Dance with your daughter
TIME IS RUNNING OUT to get your "Evening in the Orient" Daddy/Daughter dance
tickets in the Clerk Treasurer's office at City Hall. Dance is Sunday Feb
20th from 6- 8 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Enjoy an evening of music,
refreshments, door prizes, photos & treat bags. A prize will be awarded to
the best theme dressed dad & daughter. Price for a couple is $10.00 ($3.00
each addl. daughter).
No Bluffton girls basketball
Bluffton girls basketball game tonight with Winchester will not be played at all. Bluffton's next game is in the sectional, Tuesday, at South Adams against Bishop Luers.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Troopers have investigated a few slide-offs and crashes last night, and this morning.
Indiana State Police release:
Current road conditions within the Pendleton District of the Indiana State Police, which includes Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties are as follows:
* I-69 in Madison and Delaware Counties (13-52 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in some areas. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* I-70 in Henry and Wayne Counties (113-156 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in some areas. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* U.S. and State highways are ice covered and slick. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* Secondary roads (county roads) are ice covered and slick, and in some counties in the southern portion of the Pendleton District may be impassable.
When motorists encounter our troopers on the side of an interstate, US highway, or state highway with their patrol vehicle's emergency lights on, they are attempting to warn motorists of a crash or slide-off ahead. In an effort to reduce secondary crashes, troopers strategically space their patrol vehicles apart prior to the affected area. This is to warn motorists to reduce speed, and move to the adjacent lane of travel where the crash located. This procedure is also applied in traffic back ups caused by crashes not only in inclement weather, but throughout the year.
Historically our troopers witness the motorist's reduction in speed, and then accelerate as they pass beyond the trooper, only to encounter another trooper. Most generally the motorist is involved in a crash or slide-off, creating an additional danger for themselves and others. We are asking all motorists, including commercial vehicle drivers (semi-tractor trailer drivers) to pay attention when encountering this procedure, and slow down.
There may be lane restrictions and traffic back-ups while troopers investigate slide-offs and crashes in other areas. Use caution and reduce speed, particularly when approaching troopers who are assisting motorists, and highway service vehicles.
Reminder: Snow and ice covered roads do not cause crashes, and slide-offs: careless driving does.
We need to leave our phone lines open for emergency calls. Motorists can access road and weather information by visiting INDOT's web siteTrafficWise.IN.gov
Another excellent source for the public and media to check on county snow emergency declarations is the Indiana Department of Homeland Security web site which is frequently updated: www.in.gov/dhs/files/travel-advisory-map/
Motorists please use the following cautions when driving:
* Clear all windows, head/tail lamps of snow and ice
* Turn headlights on, even in the daylight hours
* Reduce speed
* Be aware of sudden stops
* Keep distance between vehicles, don't tailgate
* Hang up cell phones, and drive with caution
* Buckle up
* MOVE OVER, SLOW DOWN when approaching emergency and highway service vehicles.
Current road conditions within the Pendleton District of the Indiana State Police, which includes Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties are as follows:
* I-69 in Madison and Delaware Counties (13-52 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in some areas. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* I-70 in Henry and Wayne Counties (113-156 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in some areas. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* U.S. and State highways are ice covered and slick. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* Secondary roads (county roads) are ice covered and slick, and in some counties in the southern portion of the Pendleton District may be impassable.
When motorists encounter our troopers on the side of an interstate, US highway, or state highway with their patrol vehicle's emergency lights on, they are attempting to warn motorists of a crash or slide-off ahead. In an effort to reduce secondary crashes, troopers strategically space their patrol vehicles apart prior to the affected area. This is to warn motorists to reduce speed, and move to the adjacent lane of travel where the crash located. This procedure is also applied in traffic back ups caused by crashes not only in inclement weather, but throughout the year.
Historically our troopers witness the motorist's reduction in speed, and then accelerate as they pass beyond the trooper, only to encounter another trooper. Most generally the motorist is involved in a crash or slide-off, creating an additional danger for themselves and others. We are asking all motorists, including commercial vehicle drivers (semi-tractor trailer drivers) to pay attention when encountering this procedure, and slow down.
There may be lane restrictions and traffic back-ups while troopers investigate slide-offs and crashes in other areas. Use caution and reduce speed, particularly when approaching troopers who are assisting motorists, and highway service vehicles.
Reminder: Snow and ice covered roads do not cause crashes, and slide-offs: careless driving does.
We need to leave our phone lines open for emergency calls. Motorists can access road and weather information by visiting INDOT's web siteTrafficWise.IN.gov
Another excellent source for the public and media to check on county snow emergency declarations is the Indiana Department of Homeland Security web site which is frequently updated: www.in.gov/dhs/files/travel-advisory-map/
Motorists please use the following cautions when driving:
* Clear all windows, head/tail lamps of snow and ice
* Turn headlights on, even in the daylight hours
* Reduce speed
* Be aware of sudden stops
* Keep distance between vehicles, don't tailgate
* Hang up cell phones, and drive with caution
* Buckle up
* MOVE OVER, SLOW DOWN when approaching emergency and highway service vehicles.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
ISP Weather Advisory
There are several separate crashes and slide-offs on I-70 in the east and westbound lanes between the 149-154 mile-markers in Wayne County. There may be lane closures or lane restrictions in both east and westbound lanes.
We are still experiencing white-out conditions on I-69 in Delaware and Madison counties (13-52 mile-markers), and I-70 in Henry and Wayne counties (113-156 mile-markers) the rural areas, and on state and US highways.
Depending on location, there may be downed power lines, and tree limbs or trees due to the ice and strong winds.
We need to leave our phone lines open for emergency calls. Motorists can access road and weather information by visiting INDOT's web siteTrafficWise.IN.gov
Another excellent source for the public and media to check on county snow emergency declarations is the Indiana Department of Homeland Security web site which is frequently updated: www.in.gov/dhs/files/travel-advisory-map/
Current road conditions within the Pendleton District of the Indiana State Police, which includes Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties are as follows:
* I-69 in Madison and Delaware Counties (13-52 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in most areas. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* I-70 in Henry and Wayne Counties (113-156 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in most areas. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* U.S. and State highways are ice/sleet covered and slick. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* Secondary roads (county roads) are ice covered and slick, and in some counties may be impassable, particularly the road that run north and south.
When motorists encounter our troopers on the side of an interstate, US highway, or state highway with their patrol vehicle's emergency lights on, they are attempting to warn motorists of a crash or slide-off ahead. In an effort to reduce secondary crashes, troopers strategically space their patrol vehicles apart prior to the affected area. This is to warn motorists to reduce speed, and move to the adjacent lane of travel where the crash located. This procedure is also applied in traffic back ups caused by crashes not only in inclement weather, but throughout the year.
Historically our troopers witness the motorist's reduction in speed, and then accelerate as they pass beyond the trooper, only to encounter another trooper. Most generally the motorist is involved in a crash or slide-off, creating an additional danger for themselves and others. We are asking all motorists, including commercial vehicle drivers (semi-tractor trailer drivers) to pay attention when encountering this procedure, and slow down.
There may be lane restrictions and traffic back-ups while troopers investigate slide-offs and crashes in other areas. Use caution and reduce speed, particularly when approaching troopers who are assisting motorists, and highway service vehicles.
Reminder: Snow and ice covered roads do not cause crashes, and slide-offs: careless driving does.
Motorists please use the following cautions when driving:
* Clear all windows, head/tail lamps of snow and ice
* Turn headlights on, even in the daylight hours
* Reduce speed
* Be aware of sudden stops
* Keep distance between vehicles, don't tailgate
* Hang up cell phones, and drive with caution
* Buckle up
* MOVE OVER, SLOW DOWN when approaching emergency and highway service vehicles.
Rod Russell, Sgt.
Public Information/Recruiting Officer
Indiana State Police
We are still experiencing white-out conditions on I-69 in Delaware and Madison counties (13-52 mile-markers), and I-70 in Henry and Wayne counties (113-156 mile-markers) the rural areas, and on state and US highways.
Depending on location, there may be downed power lines, and tree limbs or trees due to the ice and strong winds.
We need to leave our phone lines open for emergency calls. Motorists can access road and weather information by visiting INDOT's web siteTrafficWise.IN.gov
Another excellent source for the public and media to check on county snow emergency declarations is the Indiana Department of Homeland Security web site which is frequently updated: www.in.gov/dhs/files/travel-advisory-map/
Current road conditions within the Pendleton District of the Indiana State Police, which includes Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties are as follows:
* I-69 in Madison and Delaware Counties (13-52 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in most areas. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* I-70 in Henry and Wayne Counties (113-156 mile-markers): driving and passing lanes are ice covered and slick in most areas. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* U.S. and State highways are ice/sleet covered and slick. Use caution on bridges, underpasses and ramps.
* Secondary roads (county roads) are ice covered and slick, and in some counties may be impassable, particularly the road that run north and south.
When motorists encounter our troopers on the side of an interstate, US highway, or state highway with their patrol vehicle's emergency lights on, they are attempting to warn motorists of a crash or slide-off ahead. In an effort to reduce secondary crashes, troopers strategically space their patrol vehicles apart prior to the affected area. This is to warn motorists to reduce speed, and move to the adjacent lane of travel where the crash located. This procedure is also applied in traffic back ups caused by crashes not only in inclement weather, but throughout the year.
Historically our troopers witness the motorist's reduction in speed, and then accelerate as they pass beyond the trooper, only to encounter another trooper. Most generally the motorist is involved in a crash or slide-off, creating an additional danger for themselves and others. We are asking all motorists, including commercial vehicle drivers (semi-tractor trailer drivers) to pay attention when encountering this procedure, and slow down.
There may be lane restrictions and traffic back-ups while troopers investigate slide-offs and crashes in other areas. Use caution and reduce speed, particularly when approaching troopers who are assisting motorists, and highway service vehicles.
Reminder: Snow and ice covered roads do not cause crashes, and slide-offs: careless driving does.
Motorists please use the following cautions when driving:
* Clear all windows, head/tail lamps of snow and ice
* Turn headlights on, even in the daylight hours
* Reduce speed
* Be aware of sudden stops
* Keep distance between vehicles, don't tailgate
* Hang up cell phones, and drive with caution
* Buckle up
* MOVE OVER, SLOW DOWN when approaching emergency and highway service vehicles.
Rod Russell, Sgt.
Public Information/Recruiting Officer
Indiana State Police
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