Federal Mogul donates to United Way
Federal Mogul employees raised $2,799 this year at their annual United Way fundraising drive. Shown here (left to right) are employees Scott Bruick, Kara Pulver, Greg Scott, Chris Burch, and Brent Crowe. (AvilLaOtto NooZ photo)
NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK ABOUT 4-H
The Noble County 4-H program is now busy enrolling youth in grades 1 through 12 (as of January 1, 2010). Enrollment forms are due to the township leaders by March 1st.
When youth become 4-H members, they may find something new - it may be a skill, a sense of belonging, or being useful. 4-H is based on real-life projects and programs. It's adult life in the making.
In 4-H clubs, under the guidance of a volunteer adult leader, members learn about conducting a business meeting, planning programs and activities, and socializing and sharing ideas. Clubs start meeting in February, and meet monthly or bi-monthly until the Noble County Community Fair, July 17 to 24. An achievement meeting is held in the fall to recognize each 4-H members' accomplishments.
Noble County has over 60 project areas for members to select from. 4-H'ers may select as many projects as they wish to complete. Many of these projects have 10 different levels, so that a member can advance and learn more in their project each year. A wide variety of projects, able to suit almost any interest, are available.
Many 4-H'ers pursue a career in their adult lives that they have started in their 4-H years. Photography may lead to a studio career or photo journalist; electrical engineers have gotten their start in the 4-H Electric project; and careers in environmental science may have their roots in 4-H Forestry, Wildlife, Soil & Water Conservation, Weather, or Entomology. Skills learned in 4-H may help you in furthering your education, finding a job, or pursuing a hobby. Often, just being able to organize your ideas and finish a project is hard to do, and 4-H can help.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Noble County Extension Office at 636-2111 or 1-800-601-5826, or stop in at the Extension Office in the Noble County Office Complex-South on State Rd 9 in Albion.
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