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4H Members Participating in the Auction: We will be on site the Thursday evening during and for a short while after the auction to take the information for any thank you notices you would like to put on our website. These will be free of charge and you will receive
Jasper County 904 W Jourdan Newton, IL 62448 618-783-3660 Monday July 1 Porkburger on Bun Potato Wedges Mixed Vegetables Baked Beans Chocolate Chip Cookies Tuesday July 2 Chicken Parmesan Seasoned Potatoes Tossed Salad Banana Pudding Bread and Butter Wednesday, July 3 Cheeseburger on Bun French Fries Deviled Eggs Green Beans
On July 1st the sales tax in Jasper County will increase by one percent as the one percent school tax takes effect after being voted in during the November 2018 election. Businesses will need to begin collecting this tax in addition to the sales tax already being collected. Superintendent Andrew
Free Ice Cream for Kids The Jasper County Farm Bureau Ag Night will be held on Wednesday, June 26th at 6:30 pm. To participate in the 4-H livestock exhibit tour meet at the Farm Bureau Ice Cream stand. You will get to go on a fairground tour to learn about
The 149th Annual Jasper County Fair Queen Contest was held on Monday, June 24th to kick off the fair. Crowned the 2019 Miss Jasper County Fair Queen is Miss Michaela Baker. Michaela was also named People’s Choice. Miss Paige Klingler is first runner up. Sadie Brewer won Miss Congeniality. The
Champion Mother and Kid – Chloe Jansen Reserve Champion Mother and Kid – Jenna Goebel Champion Meat Doe Kid – Maddox Horner Reserve Champion Meat Doe Kid – Samantha Goebel Champion Meat Doe – Cassidy Goebel Reserve Champion Meat Doe – Chloe Jansen Champion Market Goat – Maddox Horner Reserve
OBLONG, IL—The Oblong Children’s Christian Home will soon embark on its largest fundraiser of the year. Sportsman’s Day, an outdoor event for hunters and outdoor sports buffs, will be held at Sam Parr State Park in Jasper County on Saturday, July 13. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at the White
On June 24, 2019, The Maxine E. Spitler Foundation awarded grants to 13 organizations from the Illinois counties of Jasper and Lawrence. During the ceremony, held at the Sunrise Youth Center and Community Building located in Newton, Illinois, a total of $24,007.09 was given to the various organizations chosen to receive funding for
Champion Ewe – Jace Judson Reserve Champion Ewe – Penny Flood Champion Market Lamb – Jace Judson Reserve Champion Market Lamb – Jace Judson Championship Sheep Jr. Showmanship – Jace Judson Championship Sheep Sr. Showmanship – Cole DuSablon Reserve Championship Sheep Sr. Showmanship – Penny Flood
The 4H Showcase and Grandparent’s Day was held on Monday, June 24th in the Floral Hall. Parents, grandparents, and community members were invited to come and celebrate the hard work the 4H members put into their projects throughout the year to prepare for the fair. Below are the results of