The University of Illinois Extension offices in Gallatin, Pope, Hardin, and Saline Counties are here to help you put knowledge to work.
Today's Features
If you can't find a recipe try Mrs. Claus' kitchen. You can find lots of fun games for the children. You can even have a story read to you and check out where the reindeer live. There are all kinds of fun to be found at the northpole!
We can help you pick out the perfect turkey or to get the right amount for the number of people you are going to have. We can even help out with turkey fun for the children.
We can help select trees for your home.
This link will provide you with lots of helpful information and videos about the H1N1 Flu Virus (also known as "swine flu".) Along with the latest news from the CDC.
Snow and ice are just around the corner. We have lots of ideas for having fun on a snowy day.
CONSUMER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Several community committees and organizations collaborate to enhance economic and community development in Saline, Gallatin, Pope and Hardin counties. Efforts include REDI (Regional Economic Development Initiative) sponsored by Southeastern Illinois College, Area Main Street Programs and Illinois Delta Network Grants for Health Care.
Programs are also coordinated with the Small Business Development Center of SIC, Southeastern IL Regional Development & Planning Commission, IL Department of Commerce & Economic Development. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Questions? Contact Sharon (Cherrie) L. Wilkerson, County Extension Director, Saline, Gallatin, Pope & Hardin at
wilkerso@uiuc.edu
Winter Wonderland Decorating Contest
Gallatin County 4-H members should create a gingerbread house using things that you can eat.
The gingerbread house must not exceed 2 feet in height, including the base.
It may not exceed 2 feet wide or deep.
Except for the base, the entry must be made completely of edible products.
Edible materials are not limited to sweets.
All wrappers must be removed. Houses must be free of inedible materials.
Houses are judged on the following criteria: 1. overall appearance 2. originality 3. creative expression 4. difficulty
Display your amazing house at a location to be announced (TBA).
Judging will be Monday, December 14.
First, Second and Third place will be awarded in each age group if the judges so chooses. All rulings of the judges are final.
Age categories will be: ~ Teen - Ages 12 to 18 ~ Youth - Ages 8 to 11 ~ Child - Ages 5 to 7
Questions? Contact Karen Cathey, 4-H Community Worker, Gallatin at
cathey@uiuc.edu
Gallatin/ Pope/ Hardin/ Saline Extension Program Areas
Click on an area to learn more about our programs and resources.
Gallatin/ Pope/ Hardin/ Saline Unit Saline County Office
34 Veterans Drive, Suite D
PO Box 467
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Phone: 618-252-8391 FAX: 618-253-3006 Email Us
Gallatin County Office
450 N. Lincoln Boulevard East
PO Box 256
Shawneetown, IL 62984
Phone: 618-269-3049 FAX: 618-269-3107 Email Us
Hardin County Office
Walnut Street
PO Box 86
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
Phone: 618-287-8673 FAX: 618-287-8673 Email Us
Pope County Office
Corner of Clara & Lewis
PO Box 97
Golconda, IL 62938
Phone: 618-683-8555 FAX: 618-683-4025 Email Us
Gallatin/ Pope/ Hardin/ Saline Unit