Byesville Rotary Club News

Pictured: Rich Dair, Speaker Host, Cliff Little, OSU Extension--Guernsey County, Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary Pres.

Readings for June 1:

• June Rotarian, "Digital divide," p. 27-28.

Cliff Little from the OSU Extension Office spoke to Byesville Rotary about educational programs the Extension offers to Guernsey and Noble County communities. There are educational programs for everyone--children, adults, amateur gardeners, farmers.

Cliff is one of many Extension staff members located throughout the state who work to bring the knowledge of the university directly to people involved in four major areas--family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, community development, and agriculture and natural resources.

Members of the club were impressed by how many businesses and individuals in Guernsey county can benefit from using the resources provided by the Extension. Easy access to educational programs and other services provided by the Extension is available at http://guernsey.osu.edu/

Cliff explained how current issues can have a direct affect on the local community. For example, developing fuels from soybeans and switch grass will provide additional market opportunities for farmers and will lead to cleaner air for all of us.

Club members who spent Saturday barbequing chickens reported that the chickens sold quickly. All were sold by 1:00.

One of the club members, Jamie Hopps, is taking responsibility for a program to provide supplies to soldiers serving overseas. Club members can see her to find out how they can contribute.