The Antwerp Day in the Park was a huge success this year. The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce decided to make a donation to the 4-H groups that helped at Day in the Park. The check presented by Mandy Miller to help support the Youth Leadership Building is given to Michael Schweinsberg.
The 2017 Ohio State Fair took place July 26th through August 6th. The 12 days were filled with livestock shows, still project judging, food vendors galore, live demonstrations, parades, concerts, shows, and a lot more. Paulding County was represented by 48 youth showing both livestock and still projects. 16 of these youth returned home with…
By: Bethany Klopfenstein, communications officer The Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H club got together on February 16 at the Youth Leadership Building for their regular monthly meeting. They started the evening out with a game of upset the fruit basket provided by recreation Officer Riley Stoller. As the meeting started, role call was answered by 30…
The Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H club met on January 5 to do a community service project. They worked on three assembly lines where they put the designated amounts of flavoring, protein, and rice into a bag, then sealed it. In one hour they packaged enough meals to feed 10,000 people. The bags will get transported…
On September 10th, students from Heritage competed in the Indiana State Horticultural Contest held at Purdue University. The students identified plants, placed judging classes and completed a written examination. In the junior division the team of Myra Berning, Owen Van Horn and Nick Shirey placed 5th. Individual placings are Nick Shirey placed 10th, Myra Berning…
The general public is invited to a day of celebration and fun geared to the whole family and for all ages. Camp Open House Sunday, October 2 – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at 4-H Camp Palmer in Fulton County-26450 County Rd. MN, Fayette Ohio 43521. 4-H Camp Palmer is…
Mallory Mansfield from Antwerp Ohio represented Paulding County at the Ohio State Fair. She competed in the “ You and Your Dog” 4H project and took first place. This event was judged on dog knowledge, interview, test and educational display/interview.
The 2015 Paulding County 4-H Camp, “Stepping into the World of Seuss at 4-H Camp Palmer” has successfully come to a close. Nearly 100 campers and 24 Cloverbuds, led by 29 counselors, got to experience many great events that will be in their memories for a long time. From high-ropes to creek seining, line dancing to…
Float Results: 1st place – Campground Kids 4-H Club 2nd place – Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H Club 3rd place – Brown Betty & Buster Browns Poster Contest: (Jr. Division 13 and under) Poultry – 1st Bethany Klopfenstein; 2nd Ryan Rupp Rabbits – 1st Ella Cook; 2nd Hailey Weidenhamer Goats – 1st Hunter Kesler; 2nd Kaitlin…
FOOD & NUTRITION: Beginning Projects: I Spy in the Kitchen – Laryssa Whitman, BEST, Rosette Snack Attack – Carla Manz, BEST, Rosette Best Beginning Food Project – Carla Manz, Trophy (Tim & Vicky Steel) 2nd Place Beginning Food Project – Laryssa Whitman, Plaque/Rosette (Livewires 4-H Club) Intermediate Projects: Grill Master – Cameron Graham, BEST, Rosette…
The long awaited new swimming pool for 4-H Camp Palmer was officially opened on May 31! Cutting the ribbon for the project included: Jill Stechshulte, 4-H Education and Fulton County Extension Director; Neere Emmons, President of Fulton County Dairy Association; Lisa Onweller, Executor of Helen Sell Estate bequest; and Jack Brace, President of Bryan Area…
Free Sausage Sandwich and Free AdmissionThis year, Baughman Tile is sponsoring a free admission day to the Paulding County Fair. Friday plays host to this wonderful event. Along with free admission, the company is also sponsoring a FREE sausage sandwich with the coupon in this week’s West Bend News. Pickup a newspaper ASAP as there…
