Purdue Extension Weekly Update

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Have you started on your Indiana 4-H scholarship application? Applications are available now and are due to your county Purdue Extension office on January 25. Visit bit.ly/4hscholarship to learn more about these opportunities, made possible by the Indiana 4-H Foundation!

Not sure where to begin? Indiana 4-H is hosting a virtual Financial Aid and Scholarship Workshop on December 12 at 6:00 pm. The workshop is geared toward high school students and parent/guardian(s) are encouraged to participate as well. Register online at https://4HScholarshipHelp.4honline.com

Enrollment will open up for the 24-25 4-H year on October 1st 2024. If you are a returning 4-H member or volunteer please log in to your profile at v2.4honline.com and re-enroll for the current year. We understand that some people aren't ready to think of the new 4-H year but it will fly by sooner than you think! The sooner you get your enrollment done the better, this will help us with planning programing for the new year!

If you know of anyone that you think would like to join 4-H please encourage them to join in on the fun! They can contact the office by calling 574-935-8545.

This fall, the Indiana State 4-H Office will update the volunteer enrollment process in 4-H Online to streamline, reduce physical paperwork, address risk management needs, and centralize document storage.

Updates to the system include:

• A New Volunteer Applicant role linked to an online volunteer application.
• New and redefined volunteer roles.
• Volunteer role descriptions to sign in 4-H Online linked to volunteer roles selected.
• Added role consents for specific volunteer roles.
• Age and training qualifications for specific volunteer roles.
• When you log in to 4-H Online to enroll for the 2024-2025 program year, you will work through a three step process this year, with the enrollment and training steps being like the past. Below is a visual overview of the new process with items in green reflecting new items in the system.

4-H Online will open for volunteer enrollment on October 1st! Please log into https://v2.4honline.com at your earliest convenience to enroll as a volunteer for the 2024-2025 program year.

Indiana 4-H is excited to invite all 7th-12th grade 4-H’ers to Indiana 4-H Day at the Statehouse!

On Tuesday February 11, 2025 participants will learn about their state government through a full day of civic engagement & leadership opportunities!

4-H’ers will tour the Indiana Statehouse, meet local representatives and have the opportunity to serve as student pages!

For more information, contact your extension educator and/or register for this event via 4HOnline: https://4hstatehouse2025.4honline.com/#/public/ins_o/evt_27q

Registration ends January 13!

The Marshall County Purdue Extension office offers pressure canner testing at our office. Call us at 574-935-8545 or e-mail krichey@purdue.edu to set up an appointment. Each canner is $5 to test.

During this holiday baking season, households need to know that flour and other ingredients may contain harmful bacteria that are only killed during the cooking process. Young children are especially vulnerable to serious foodborne illness from raw ingredients.

This short video explains why flour is a raw ingredient that needs to be handled safely when baking at home.

Feel free to share this fun holiday baking video (and the Spanish language version) in your food safety outreach!

During this holiday season, many households are making plans to gather with friends and family to share meals and celebrate. It’s essential to equip communities with vital food safety knowledge to help prevent foodborne illnesses during these large gatherings.

• Always wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling food. Clean kitchen surfaces, dishes and utensils with hot water and soap.
• Hot foods should be held at 140 °F or warmer. On the buffet table you can keep hot foods hot with chafing dishes, slow cookers and warming trays.
• Cold foods should be held at 40 °F or colder. Keep foods cold by nesting dishes in bowls of ice.
• Foods should not sit at room temperature for more than two hours. Keep track of how long foods have been sitting on the buffet table. Throw away anything there two hours or more.
• Refrigerate or freeze leftovers in shallow containers. Wrap or cover the food. Leftovers stored in the refrigerator should be consumed within three to four days. Heat leftovers to 165 °F before eating.

Share this information to help keep families happy and healthy this holiday season!

Purdue Extension will be hosting a PARP (Pesticide Applicator Recertification Program) on December 17, 2024. Hosted at the Marshall County Purdue Extension Office, 112 W Jefferson St. Room 304, Plymouth, IN 46563. Registration will be at 8:30 AM, meeting from 9:00 AM - 12: 00PM ET. Topics covered will be: Agronomic tools to protect for tight margins, regulatory topic, and UAV applications.

To recieve PARP credit you will need your pesticide applicator license or number. To register please call: 574-935-8545 or email Brieanna Slonaker, Ag and Natural Resource Educator, brieanna@purdue.edu.

🏈 Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Indiana Hoosiers 2024 CFP First Round. Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff! YOU can see the game at The REES in downtown Plymouth!
📆 Date: Fri., Dec. 20th, 2024
🕑Doors Open: 7 PM | Kickoff: 8 PM
📌Location: The REES
Thanks: “Made possible by ESPN and Theater Sports Network”

🎥Watch the game on one of the largest 4K screens in the area with an unbeatable theatre sound system—next best thing to being there in person!
🍿Free Popcorn provided by The REES, complimentary Chips 'n Salsa courtesy of Hacienda! The REES concession stand will be open with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Offering promo drink options to make your game-day experience even better!
🎫Tickets $15. Seating is limited, reserve your spot online today! Whether you're an Irish or Hoosier fan, this historic matchup is one you want to experience with family and friends! Bring your game-day spirit and join us for an electric atmosphere at The REES!

Tag your friends and let us know in the comments
—Who are you cheering for?
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Are you a new parent struggling to find other parents to socialize with? Or maybe you would just like your baby to get a bit more socialized with kids their age.

We are gauging interest for a new group focused on new parents, socialization, and making memories with your baby. This could include sensory bins, tummy time, stories, or crafts. If interested, please take the time to respond to this survey.

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Glide into Winter Wellness!
Lace up those skates and embrace the chill, Marshall County! Ice skating isn't just fun - it's a fantastic workout for your legs, core, and balance. Plus, it's a great way to enjoy the season with family and friends.

Remember to bundle up and stay hydrated. Your winter workout awaits!

Stay Informed About Carbon Monoxide Safety
• Install CO detectors on each home level.
• Change detector batteries with your clocks.
• Use generators only outside.
• Inspect your heating system yearly.
• Learn the symptoms: headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion.

If the alarm sounds, evacuate! Stay safe, Marshall County!

Hola Hacienda raving fans! The South Bend Medical Foundation needs YOUR help this holiday season. Donations are scarce this time of year so we are partnered up with the 𝙎𝘽𝙈𝙁 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 to help bring in more donors.

𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙙 𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 today 12/26, 12/27, 𝙤𝙧 12/28 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 $10 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙃𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙮.

While you might have to wait a couple days to redeem our "thank you" reward, the lasting reward of saving someone's life is so worth it.

Sign up at www.GiveBloodNow.com to make an appointment.
The donation process takes about 45 minutes from start to finish.

What are the donor requirements?
-Must be in good general health
-Must weigh at least 110 pounds
-Must be 16 years old with parental consent or 17 years old without
-Must wait 4 weeks after getting a tattoo or body piercing in a regulated establishment or state and must be fully healed.
-Must not be pregnant
-Must be symptom free of cold or flu for at least 72 hours

There are some things you can do to help make your donation successful:
-Please drink extra water 24 hours before your visit
-Make sure you eat a good meal before you come to donate

• December 20 - County Building Closed 11AM -1 PM Holiday Party
• December 24 - 25 - Office Closed
• January 1 - Office Closed

Jayne Deaton

Email: jedeaton@purdue.edu
Website: https://extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/MarshallCo4H

Karen Richey

Email: krichey@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 W Jefferson St, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/marshallHHS

Brieanna Slonaker

Email: brieanna@purdue.edu
Website: extension.purdue.edu/Marshall
Location: 112 West Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN, USA
Phone: 574-935-8545
Facebook: facebook.com/marshallanr

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