L'view FFA members earn scholarships

 

Left:  Jeremy Morris

Right:  Ryan Mohr

 

 

     At the recent Lincolnview High School graduation, Tony Campbell, Advisor of the Lincolnview Young Farmers, presented two $450 scholarships on behalf of the Young Farmers to Jeremy Morris and Ryan Mohr.

    Jeremy is the son of Todd and Jayne Morris and has been an FFA member all 4 years.  He plans to attend Bowling Green State University and earn a degree in construction management.  He served the chapter as Vice President.  He has participated in the parliamentary procedure team.  Jeremy has participated in the district Outdoor Power Equipment along with Farm Business Management, Cooperative Education, and Greenhand Quiz Contests on the state level.  He has also been a member of many committees of the FFA.

    He helps on the family grain and dairy farm as his SAE project, along with showing dairy feeder calves at the county fair.  He has also exhibited Dairy Livestock Project.  He has also exhibited his shop projects and dairy feeders at the county fair.

    Ryan is the son of and Greg and Faye Mohr and has been an FFA member for all 4 years.  He plans to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio pursing a degree in agriculture business management.  He has served the chapter as President.  Ryan has participated in Parliamentary Procedure and Urban Soils CDEs.  He represents the Lincolnview FFA Chapter on the Van Wert County Junior Fair Board and currently serves as President of the junior fair board.

    He helps on the family grain farm as his SAE project, along with dairy feeder calves.  He has also exhibited Soybean Project and received 2nd Best Soybean Project at the county fair.  Ryan placed second in the state for the Oil Crop Production Proficiency.  He has also exhibited his shop projects and dairy feeders at the county fair.      

    The Lincolnview Young Farmers provide these scholarships through the support of the community in fund raising.  This includes conducting the 3-point shot at home basketball games, 50-50 drawing, and the Farmer Appreciation Night T-shirts.

7/22

 

Venedocia Lads & Lassies meet in July

By Mary Margaret Mitchener

    The meeting was called to order by Grace Mitchener.  The pledges were led by Evan Pugh. The roll call question was, “Is your project done yet”? Discussed in new business was Friday on the 9th of July was the first day of 4-H Camp Palmer.  And it ends on Tuesday the 13th. Also that you could get Black Inc forms and livestock forms, on July 16th our club is going to hold our annual Club Tour & Picnic we will be visiting Central’s Fire Museum and then picnicking at Winona Lake. 

    The presenters for health reports were Josh Kroeger with his report on Water Tips, Wesley Kroeger did his report on Family Fitness, also Madison Pugh did her

Safety Report on the Safety of Sewing Machines. We had a Lot of demonstrations these people presented them, Tara Vorst showed the club how to make a fly trap, Katie Vorst showed some practices to herd pigs. Adam Rager brought in his chicken and showed the parts of a chicken, Rachel Kroeger showed how to make trail mix, also Madison Kroeger told us how to measure liquid and solid ingredients, Elizabeth Mitchener demonstrated how to make an orange juice float IT WAS GOOD!

    Then Sterling Rigdon showed us how to set up a chicken pen by showing us a mini model of one, and last of all Betty Vorst showed us how to make Spy bugs with food. The next meeting will be held July 22 at 7p.m. at the Venedocia Lions Club building.

7/22

Venedocia Lads & Lassies have meeting
By Mary Margaret Mitchener
    On June 24 the Venedocia Lads and Lassies held a meeting at the Venedocia lions Club building. The meeting was called to order by Grace Mitchener. The pledges were led by Wes Kroeger, roll call taken by Morgan Pugh.  Old business discussed was the 4-H Chicken BBQ and Camp Scholarship deadline. Also 4-H camp registration which was due June 25. New business discussed was Early Judging which will take place on July 5, call the extension office or make an appointment by website. Judging for all projects EXCEPT livestock, crop, and gardening is July 20 you do have to schedule an appointment.  Livestock, crop and gardening is July 26^th.  Also Black Inc forms are due on the 20^th.  The club also discussed this year’s booth theme for fair which is “Go Green.”  The meeting was adjourned by Eric Dickman and Katie Vorst.  The next meeting will be held July 8 at 7 p.m.

7/22

 

Rhodes State College lists graduates

    LIMA -- The following area students received their Associate's degrees from Rhodes State College, Lima, following spring quarter 2010.

    Convoy -- Heather M. Wavra,  Annakay E. Myers, Heather Lynn Simindinger, Katherine A. Motycka, Stephanie Nicole Lobsiger.

    Delphos -- Amanda M. Maas, Anthony Mark Kroeger, Brad J. Reindel, Courtney R. Jettinghoff, Elizabeth Lee Utrup, Elizabeth R. Kill, Jessica R. Pohlman, Jodi M. Moenter, Joshua T. Menke, Kelly Jane Kline, Kerri L. Stabler, Kristin r. Adams, Nathan Michael Greaves, Steven D. Goergens.

    Grover Hill -- Niki L. Jewell.

    Haviland -- Ann M. Klopfenstein.

    Mendon -- Kristin M. Roth, Lea Marie Luginbill.

    Middle Point  -- Leah E. Brincefield, Nicole L. Stemen.

    Ottawa -- Brittany F. Schwertner, Carrie J. Bingley, Devin William Ellerbrock, Sarah Ann Farthing, Amy J. Kidd, April Lynn, Nienberg, Brandi L. Kuhlman, Brittany F. Schwertner, Carrie J. Bingley, Curtis Joseph Schnipke, Emily Jo. Weis, Jennifer R. Kuhlman, Jordan M. Bruns, Kristy Lynn Nienberg, Renee A. Parys, Stacy M. Schroeder.

    Ottoville -- Cory Lee Justice, Brittany S. Kleman, Jessica J. Becker, Kevin D. Martin.

    Rockford -- Dayna L. Walcott, Jessica M. Felver.

    Spencerville -- Adam P. Dell, Brandi D. Jurek, Jennifer j. Short, John Q. Roof, LeeAnn N. Roof, Michael B. Binkley, Kristen A. Dekok.

    Van Wert -- Britney L. Beougher, David John Heiferd, Adam Richard Kill, Andrew J. Osengay, Angelia M. Glant, Benjamin J. Crawford, Bethany Jo Carrier, Gail M. Merritte, Greg S. Kraner, Jami M. Masters, Jayme L. Fox, Johnathon C. Lape, Joseph S. Craig, Katherine R. Marquez, Katie L. Huebner, Matthew L. Benner, Megan R. Wood, Nicholas J. Ragan, Richard L. Busch.

7/8

 

Rhodes State College releases dean's list

    LIMA -- The 2010 Spring Quarter Dean's List for part-time students at Rhodes State College, Lima, has been announced.  To be eligible for this list, a student must be enrolled in at least six but not more than eleven credit hours and earn a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

    Convoy -- Salena Bice, Stephanie Lobsiger.

    Delphos -- Brittany Dunahay, Amy Gossett, Betsy Kunkleman, Jennifer Leininger, Amanda Maas, Joshua Menke, Jodi Moenter, Russell Pohlman, Ryan Spieles.

    Grover Hill -- Niki Jewell, Jacqueline Scarbrough. 

    Middle Point -- Melisa Rahrig.

    Ottawa -- Jeanne Beutler, Dorothy Burkhart, Devin Ellerbrock, Sarah Farthing, April Jadav, Amy Jesko, Kimberly Kindle, Darrell Nichols, Stacy Schroeder, Brooke Siebeneck.

    Ottoville -- Brittany Kleman. 

    Rockford -- Lea Luginbill, Brandy McDonald, Bria Rammel.

    Spencerville -- John Roof, Corry Settlemire.

    Van Wert -- Michael Eversole, Jennifer Granger, Katherine Marquez, Chasity Sudduth, Lindsay Winberg, Lucas Wood.

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