4-H looking for new members

Jay County Purdue Extension Office’s employees are tying to get a pie thrown in their faces.

The office boasts that if 75 register for the local 4-H chapter by 4:30 p.m. Friday, they will be entered in for a chance to throw a pie at office employees Allison Keen or Della Rockwell or Dru Mercer.

Those interested in joining can do so at v2.4honline.com or calling the office at (260) 726-4707 or visiting 126 N. Meridian St., Portland.



Helena offers

Helena Agri-Enterprises announced recently that it will award a $1,000 Helena HomeGrown Scholarship.

The scholarship is open to a 2020-21 high school senior who will pursue a degree in agriculture or science. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, and winners will be announced by the end of March.

For more information, visit helenahomegrown.com.