The Pulaski County Fair continues, despite the threat of rain. The fair board posted on Facebook Monday that river levels aren’t a concern at this point, and animals weren’t being sent home early. The National Weather Service predicts that the Tippecanoe River at Winamac will crest tonight just below the flood stage.
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Landscaping upgrades at the entrance to the Pulaski County Fairgrounds have gotten some financial support from 4-H leaders and fair organizers. The Winamac Park Board has decided to install landscaping stone in the island where the entrance sign is located and surround it with curbing to replace the rotting wooden posts.
Continue readingRecognizing Pulaski County’s 4-H members while also avoiding a spike in COVID-19 cases is the goal of this year’s scaled-back Pulaski County Fair. Last month, organizers announced that livestock shows and some other competitions were still expected to take place, but they’d be closed to the public.
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The 2020 Indiana State Fair has been canceled, but organizers still plan to hold a modified 4-H Livestock Show in August.
Continue readingThe Starke County Fair has reportedly been canceled due to COVID-19. In a post on the Starke County Fairgrounds Facebook page Tuesday, officials said Purdue’s stipulations for allowing fairs to proceed would have made things difficult.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Board approved a list of summer school offerings Monday. High school students will once again have the chance to take part in a “supervised agricultural experience,” according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
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The chicken debate is heating up in North Judson. Last week, the town council voted to have police officer Frank Thomas enforce the town’s existing animal ordinance by removing all remaining chickens in town, after next month’s county fair. But one resident says the action unfairly singles her out.
Enrollment is now open for children interested in taking part in 4-H activities. Continue reading
Chickens will not be coming to the Town of Winamac in the near future. The Town Council narrowly defeated an ordinance Monday that would have let residents raise poultry in the town for a one-year trial period. Continue reading
Families with children planning to take part in 4-H activities this year have just one more week to sign up. The statewide enrollment period ends on Friday, January 15. All Indiana students in third through twelfth grades are eligible to be 4-H members, while those in kindergarten through second grade can become “mini 4-H members.” Continue reading
Purdue Extension has a new 4-H youth development educator for Starke County. Continue reading
The Winamac Town Council may soon be able to provide a service, without the hassle of managing conflicting schedules.
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Those interested in joining 4-H for the year have a few more days to do so.
4-H allows area students to join clubs and complete projects over the year in the hope they better develop skills in leadership and other activities. More than 70 different projects are available for students to learn and participate in.
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A Starke County girl received a new award for outstanding gardening skills at the 4-H Fair. Knox resident Ashlie Fields was named the 4-H grand prize gardening winner. In addition, she was recognized by the fair as the Top Green Leaf 4-H Garden Award winner.
It’s finally here! The Starke County 4-H starts today and there’s an array of activities for people of all ages to engage in! The opening ceremonies are at 6:15 p.m in the show arena. Continue reading
One of the weekend events that kicked off this year’s Pulaski County 4-H fair was the crowning of the 4-H Royalty. There were six students in the running, two were crowned queen and king and the others will serve as their court.
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Today is the deadline to sign up for 4-H for the upcoming year. It’s a youth enrichment program for youngsters in grade school through high school. The traditional 4-H program starts in 3rd grade and goes until a member is in 12th grade or 10 years. Younger children can take part in “Exploring 4-H.” It’s open to youth in kindergarten through 2nd grade. 4-H is open to all rural and urban youth who fall into the program’s age parameters. Exploring 4-H members are limited to one project per year, but traditional 4-H members can take as many projects as they are comfortable juggling. Starke County Extension Director and 4-H Youth Development Educator Elisabeth Smith says the program offers something for everyone. Continue reading
“Our traditional 4-H program starts in 3rd grade and goes until a member is in 12th grade or 10 years. Prior to that, in order to introduce the kids and get them excited about 4-H, we have what’s called “Exploring 4-H.” That’s for our youth in kindergarten through 2nd grade,” said Smith.
Eight candidates have qualified for the Pulaski County Achievement Royalty. The program will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m. ET at the Entertainment Stage. Dustin Dahn, Brooke Daugherty, Brandon Dickson, Kohl Hoover, Eric Newman, David Putt, Kaitlyn Rumsey, and Walker Wank.
The Achievement Royalty candidates in Starke County include Rachel Lenig, Taylor Kemble, Kamie Salkeld, Katie Back, Kayla Bailey, Katelyn Surfus, Kayla Grossman, Natalie Radtke, and Erica Pick. Royalty will be selected on Monday, July 15 around 6:15 p.m.
