Bev is retiring - Anyone that has come in the Extension Office for the past 45 years has been met with a "how can I help you" from our Secretary III Bev Lundquist. Bev has decided that it is time to change careers and do all the things she hasn't had time for before. The 4-H program wishes Bev the best of everything in her retirement and greatly appreciates all of her years of service to the Extension Office and the 4-H Program. Bev's last day is November 30th, so be sure to stop in and say goodbye and wish her well. She will be greatly missed!
Mail Direct - If your son or daughter is enrolled in 4-H this year, but is away at college, we would be glad to send monthly issues of the Clover Corners to them. Please call the office with their address.
Thank You! Huge thanks to everyone that helped with records judging! They were Shirley Turnbaugh, Julie Skiles, Bryan & Steve Hollewell, Sheila Alexander, Jenny Merema, Lori Keppen, Anna Gray, Mary Ann Schoeninger, Denise Harridge, Susan O'Connor. Your help is greatly appreciated.
McCall's Patterns Available - The new fall & winter McCall's & Butterick's pattern order form is on line at www.sewcoolinschool.com and then use the code #202042.
Make A Difference Day - "Make A Difference Day" is Saturday, October 24, and is the most encompassing national day of helping others — a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. It is an annual event, sponsored by USA Weekend, Points of Light Foundation and Paul Newman.
This is a great day to plan to do community service with your club or on your own. There are monetary awards for the top ten best projects around the country. If you are interested in applying for the awards call the office for forms or visit their website at www.makeadifferenceday.com Remember, helping your neighbor will make a difference.
If for any reason meetings need to be canceled or rescheduled, listen to WCCI 100.3 FM
Collegiate 4-H - offers college students an experience after high school of volunteering with 4-H youth, serving their communities and growing as a young 4-H volunteer leader. Collegiate 4-H is a nationwide program that can be implemented at any college campus. They have created a website that provides resources in starting or finding a Collegiate 4-H club at any school, in any state. Site is www.collegiate4h.org
Fair leftovers - Lost and found from fair week are a horse shoe, 2 pans bigger than 9x13". If any of these are yours, call or stop by the office to identify them and pick them up
Jr. Ambassadors Update - The Jr. Ambassadors have finished their service learning project by delivering 31 tie blankets, 31 tie pillows and 77 tray favors to FHN in Freeport to be used at the Cancer Center and throughout the hospital where needed. The Ambassadors surpassed their original goal and would like to thank everyone that helped out with the project. It was a great success! Our Jr. Ambassadors this past year were Rebecca Alexander, Dena Harridge, Sam Woessner, Anna Marie Petry, Mary Francque and Alex Kronenberg.
