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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 09:11 |
Lucky Charms
The Lucky Charms met April 22 at St. Marks Lutheran Church. Eight members answered roll call with their favorite summer activity.
For health and safety Tim Kleman spoke on the importance of safety around boats. He also spoke on his fishing project, as he gave a demonstration on the different types of lures used.
Morgan Sommers shared her experiences with "Shopping Savvy for Jeans." Meredith Shultz gave a demonstration on how to prepare Jiffy fruit punch. In addition she brought a fruit dip and a fresh fruit platter. She experimented using different juices to preserve the fruit and keep it from turning brown.
In honor of earth week, members enjoyed "Dirt Pudding" and shared ideas on how to conserve resources.
The next meeting was scheduled to be a fun day including a Nature hike at Wintergarden Park. It was set for Saturday.
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Brothers use strip till to win yield contest |
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Written by BILL RYAN Sentinel Farm Editor
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 08:53 |
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| Brothers Eric (left) and Kent Schuerman in a strip-tilled corn field (Photos: J.D. Pooley/Sentinel-Tribune) |
PEMBERVILLE - The Schuerman brothers are using strip-till farming to their advantage.
Eric and Kent Schuerman said the practice is saving them time and money while producing excellent yields in their fields. The latter point was recognized recently with their receiving a National Corn Yield Contest prize.
Their farm was recognized as one of 411 state winners in the nationwide contest. Specifically they were second in Ohio last year in the No-Till/Strip Till Non-Irrigated Class with a yield of nearly 250 bushels per acre.
Officially their 2011 contest yield was 249.9816 bushels. The hybrid used in the winning field was Pioneer P1395XR. More than 8,400 entries were received from 46 states. The contest is sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association.
Eric says Pioneer encourages the growers to enter the contest. Because they used Pioneer seed, the seed company paid the entry fee for its prime customers.
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Entries still accepted for 'Ag is Cool' promotion |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 08:52 |
REYNOLDSBURG - With under three months until the Ohio State Fair, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is encouraging students (K-12) to submit their entries for the 2012 "Agriculture is Cool!" Creative Expressions contest.
Ohio children enrolled in school or home schooled during the 2011-2012 academic year have until July 9, to capture their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to win two tickets to see The Band Perry at the Ohio State Fair.
Entries, which can include an original video, photograph, drawing, or painting, will be judged in the following age categories. One winner from each age group and category will be chosen:
• Grades K-2: Photography, Drawing or Painting
• Grades 3-5: Video, Photography, Drawing or Painting
• Grades 6-8: Same categories as grades 3-5.
• Grades 9-12: Same categories as grades 3-5.
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Applications being accepted now for Science Camp at 4-H Camp Palmer |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 08:53 |
The Kids' Outdoor Science Camp, held at 4-H Camp Palmer near Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, is scheduled for June 10-13. This popular camp is open to youth from age 8 (and third grade) through 14 (finishing the eighth grade) living in the three state area.
Programs will evolve around this year's theme, "Camp is Wet & Wild." Campers will explore their natural environment and enjoy outdoor adventure with a scientific focus. They will also have the opportunity to climb high ropes, hike, swim, and canoe along with a host of traditional camp activities including crafts, evening dances and campfire programs.
The camp fee is $125 and covers all program supplies for the four-day and three-night event, Including meals, overnight accommodation, T-shirt, activities, and many great camp experiences.
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New conservation scholarship offered |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 08:52 |
The Wood Soil and Water Conservation District board of supervisors recently established the John Hirzel Memorial Scholarship in memory of past supervisor John Hirzel. Hirzel served as a supervisor for the Wood SWCD from 1993 to 1998. The scholarships include one for $1,000 or two in the amount of $500 each.
The selection committee will make the determination.
The scholarship is being offered to students entering their college junior or senior year, pursuing either an environmental or agricultural related major course of study, and maintaining a minimum 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. An official transcript of college grades along with two letters of recommendation must accompany the completed application.
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