HSUS Is PETA In A Business Suit
Amanda Radke February 22nd, 2011
While People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is busy planning its next radical move to gain media attention, employees for the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) are going to work in business suits gearing up to tie folks to a vegan lifestyle and abolish animal agriculture in this country. With their $200 million annual budget, these boys mean business; HSUS worked to pass 97 animal rights laws across the country in 2010. Last week, I attended the South Dakota Humane Lobby Day, where the state HSUS group spoke with legislators. While there, I got a first-hand glimpse at the organization’s priorities, and I’m deeply concerned about its agenda. Jeff Ondrak, a beef cattle clinical veterinarian and University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty member at the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center in Clay Center, feels the same way. He spoke with Lori Potter of the Kearney Hubb about HSUS, saying, “They Are Here To Stay.”
Ondrak explains that PETA and HSUS have a common goal to eliminate animal agriculture, but utilize different approaches.
“PETA is an overtly animal rights organization,” Ondrak says. “PETA is upfront about its mission. They’re so goofy that most people don’t take them seriously. They really make us look rational and reasonable because they aren’t, obviously.”
He adds that the greater concern is with HSUS, because it appears to be a more reasonable organization and has a $200-million budget. A big issue with HSUS is name confusion.
“Many people falsely believe that the organization supports local animal shelters. HSUS owns no shelters,” Ondrak says. “And, most of its revenues go toward employee salaries and benefits and to lobbying. If you get a letter from HSUS, please don’t send them money.”
HSUS is certainly a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and I’ll never forget the email I received from a beef producer and reader who urged me to focus on different topics because, “HSUS isn’t even in my top-10 list of concerns or priorities.” To that I say, if you aren’t worried about this organization, it’s high-time you start. I know it’s easy to forget about the political agendas of others when you’re busy calving out cows and feeding hay, but HSUS wants to regulate all of us out of business, and that’s something that’s getting more difficult to ignore. Talk to your friends and neighbors about the true agenda of this organization. For more information on this topic, link here.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Putnam Co. Farm Bureau, Inc. Legislative Update Session
Feb. 19, 2011:
The Putnam County Farm Bureau, Inc. held its second Legislative Update Session in 2011 with nearly 50 local patrons crowding into the Farm Bureau boardroom. The hot topic of the day was filled with emotion as area teachers and administrators discussed their displeasure with current bills that are progressing through the legislature that will provide state funds to pay tuition to private schools, changing the funding formula to cut General funds by over $200,000 to our local schools, along with several other education related bills that would change education throughout the state. The session began with Senator Connie Lawson discussing her work in authoring a number of Health related bills such as SB0004, Suicide Prevention Training for School Personnel, and SB0088 which covers Mental Health issues. She also is authoring bills on election and local government reform issues. Senator Richard Bray who chairs the Judiciary committee and authored several bills spoke on SB0215 Forfeiture bill which was a major topic during the last election along with several other issues. Steve Cash Chairman of the Putnam County Farm Bureau Government Relations committee discussed the current Agriculture related bills that were making their way to the Senate. Other issues brought to the Senator’s attention included the Immigration bill and those dealing with local government reorganization. The next Legislative Update meeting will be March 19th at 8 a.m. in the Greencastle Farm Bureau Boardroom.
The Putnam County Farm Bureau, Inc. held its second Legislative Update Session in 2011 with nearly 50 local patrons crowding into the Farm Bureau boardroom. The hot topic of the day was filled with emotion as area teachers and administrators discussed their displeasure with current bills that are progressing through the legislature that will provide state funds to pay tuition to private schools, changing the funding formula to cut General funds by over $200,000 to our local schools, along with several other education related bills that would change education throughout the state. The session began with Senator Connie Lawson discussing her work in authoring a number of Health related bills such as SB0004, Suicide Prevention Training for School Personnel, and SB0088 which covers Mental Health issues. She also is authoring bills on election and local government reform issues. Senator Richard Bray who chairs the Judiciary committee and authored several bills spoke on SB0215 Forfeiture bill which was a major topic during the last election along with several other issues. Steve Cash Chairman of the Putnam County Farm Bureau Government Relations committee discussed the current Agriculture related bills that were making their way to the Senate. Other issues brought to the Senator’s attention included the Immigration bill and those dealing with local government reorganization. The next Legislative Update meeting will be March 19th at 8 a.m. in the Greencastle Farm Bureau Boardroom.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Food Check-Out Week
Food Check-Out Week,
Feb. 20-26, 2011
Farm Bureau’s Food Check-Out Week, Feb. 20-26, 2011,
provides awareness about stretching grocery dollars with healthy, nutritious food. America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to producing safe, healthy and abundant food. And they share a common concern with consumers when it comes to putting nutritious meals on the table while sticking to a tight budget. Utilizing a food budget, planning balanced meals, making a list and sticking to it are just a few tips.
Available at the local Putnam County Farm Bureau office, educational materials help consumers make healthier food purchases. Information on several topics include:
· Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget,
· Understanding Food Labels
· Understanding What MyPyramid Means
As we learn more about how agriculture touches our lives daily, we can learn how to spend our money more efficiently for purchasing products.
Putnam County
Farm Bureau, Inc
Become a Farm Bureau, Inc.
member and support the “Voice of
Agriculture”
http://putnamcofarmbureau.blogspot.com
Feb. 20-26, 2011
Farm Bureau’s Food Check-Out Week, Feb. 20-26, 2011,
provides awareness about stretching grocery dollars with healthy, nutritious food. America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to producing safe, healthy and abundant food. And they share a common concern with consumers when it comes to putting nutritious meals on the table while sticking to a tight budget. Utilizing a food budget, planning balanced meals, making a list and sticking to it are just a few tips.
Available at the local Putnam County Farm Bureau office, educational materials help consumers make healthier food purchases. Information on several topics include:
· Tips for Better Nutrition on a Tight Budget,
· Understanding Food Labels
· Understanding What MyPyramid Means
As we learn more about how agriculture touches our lives daily, we can learn how to spend our money more efficiently for purchasing products.
Putnam County
Farm Bureau, Inc
Become a Farm Bureau, Inc.
member and support the “Voice of
Agriculture”
http://putnamcofarmbureau.blogspot.com
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Legislative Update Session
State Senators Connie Lawson and Richard Bray will be on hand this Saturday, Feb. 19 at 8 am at the Greencastle Farm Bureau office boardroom to discuss current legislation in the statehouse.
Farm Bureau feeds America.....
Farm Bureau Support of Feeding America Breaks Records with Assist from Indiana
The farm and ranch families of Farm Bureau last year raised more than $273,000 and donated more than 18 million pounds of food to hungry Americans as part of Farm Bureau’s "Harvest for All" program through Feeding America. Combined, the monetary and food donations provided the equivalent of more than 16 million meals. The money raised, food donated and meal equivalents in 2010 all shattered program records. The Harvest for All Program was established in 2003.In fact, the 18 million pounds of food donated by Farm Bureau families in 2010 was nearly three times as great as the 6.7 million pounds donated in 2008, the previous record.
The farm and ranch families of Farm Bureau last year raised more than $273,000 and donated more than 18 million pounds of food to hungry Americans as part of Farm Bureau’s "Harvest for All" program through Feeding America. Combined, the monetary and food donations provided the equivalent of more than 16 million meals. The money raised, food donated and meal equivalents in 2010 all shattered program records. The Harvest for All Program was established in 2003.In fact, the 18 million pounds of food donated by Farm Bureau families in 2010 was nearly three times as great as the 6.7 million pounds donated in 2008, the previous record.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Check your bulls or AI
Frigid winter is reason to consider bull reproduction check
Purdue Extension beef specialist Ron Lemenager recommends beef producers invest in annual breeding soundness exams because extreme cold in December and January could increase the chances of bulls having frostbite that can impact reproduction.
"Frostbite increases the potential for negative effects on a bull's ability to breed or even pass a reproductive exam," Lemenager said. "Cattle may look fine, but in some cases, a producer may not be able to tell without an exam."
During the exams, trained veterinarians or Ph.D. animal scientists specializing in reproduction evaluate physical soundness, the reproductive organs and semen quality. The exam typically takes 10-15 minutes. A semen sample is collected, evaluated for motility and stained for further evaluation of semen characteristics in the lab at a later time.
The exam will determine whether a bull has the ability to breed.
"If a bull passes the exam, it does not guarantee pregnancies," Lemenager said. "But if the bull fails the evaluation, its means there is a very good chance cows will not get bred, and that knowledge saves the farmer time and money."
Lemenager suggests testing bulls 60 days before the breeding season to ensure a bull is fertile, free of diseases and physically sound. Producers limit their options if they have the exam done later, he said.
"If a bull is marginal or fails the evaluation, the animal can come back in 30 days for re-evaluation," Lemenager said. "If the bull fails again, the producer has time to find a replacement."
Most of the exams are conducted locally, and there are no health risks. Cost for an exam usually ranges from $45 to $80.
Bulls should be tested before every breeding season. Exams are a good management practice that producers should strongly consider, Lemenager said.
"If a producer wants to get cows bred in a timely manner, this is an insurance policy that is not expensive compared to not getting cows bred or getting cows bred late," Lemenager said.
This spring, several Purdue Extension offices have organized breeding soundness exam clinics at locations throughout the state. They include:
* Orange County: March 12, 8:30 a.m. Contact: Mary Jo Robinson, 812-723-7101, mrobinso@purdue.edu.
* Washington County: March 16, 8 a.m. Contact: Brad Shelton, 812-883-4601, sheltonb@purdue.edu.
* Johnson and Bartholomew Counties: March 19, 8:30 a.m. Contact: David Smith, 317-736-3724, smith47@purdue.edu.
* Clark County: March 29, 12 p.m. Contact: David Trotter, 812-256-4591, dtrotter@purdue.edu.
* Lawrence County: April 11, 8:30 a.m. Contact: David Redman, 812-275-4623, dredman@purdue.edu.
* Morgan County: April 15, 8:30 a.m. Contact: Chris Parker, 765-342-1010, cparker@purdue.edu.
Purdue Extension beef specialist Ron Lemenager recommends beef producers invest in annual breeding soundness exams because extreme cold in December and January could increase the chances of bulls having frostbite that can impact reproduction.
"Frostbite increases the potential for negative effects on a bull's ability to breed or even pass a reproductive exam," Lemenager said. "Cattle may look fine, but in some cases, a producer may not be able to tell without an exam."
During the exams, trained veterinarians or Ph.D. animal scientists specializing in reproduction evaluate physical soundness, the reproductive organs and semen quality. The exam typically takes 10-15 minutes. A semen sample is collected, evaluated for motility and stained for further evaluation of semen characteristics in the lab at a later time.
The exam will determine whether a bull has the ability to breed.
"If a bull passes the exam, it does not guarantee pregnancies," Lemenager said. "But if the bull fails the evaluation, its means there is a very good chance cows will not get bred, and that knowledge saves the farmer time and money."
Lemenager suggests testing bulls 60 days before the breeding season to ensure a bull is fertile, free of diseases and physically sound. Producers limit their options if they have the exam done later, he said.
"If a bull is marginal or fails the evaluation, the animal can come back in 30 days for re-evaluation," Lemenager said. "If the bull fails again, the producer has time to find a replacement."
Most of the exams are conducted locally, and there are no health risks. Cost for an exam usually ranges from $45 to $80.
Bulls should be tested before every breeding season. Exams are a good management practice that producers should strongly consider, Lemenager said.
"If a producer wants to get cows bred in a timely manner, this is an insurance policy that is not expensive compared to not getting cows bred or getting cows bred late," Lemenager said.
This spring, several Purdue Extension offices have organized breeding soundness exam clinics at locations throughout the state. They include:
* Orange County: March 12, 8:30 a.m. Contact: Mary Jo Robinson, 812-723-7101, mrobinso@purdue.edu.
* Washington County: March 16, 8 a.m. Contact: Brad Shelton, 812-883-4601, sheltonb@purdue.edu.
* Johnson and Bartholomew Counties: March 19, 8:30 a.m. Contact: David Smith, 317-736-3724, smith47@purdue.edu.
* Clark County: March 29, 12 p.m. Contact: David Trotter, 812-256-4591, dtrotter@purdue.edu.
* Lawrence County: April 11, 8:30 a.m. Contact: David Redman, 812-275-4623, dredman@purdue.edu.
* Morgan County: April 15, 8:30 a.m. Contact: Chris Parker, 765-342-1010, cparker@purdue.edu.
Friday, February 11, 2011
The True Story of Animal Agriculture
Myths and facts from Animal Agriculture Alliance: http://www.animalagalliance.org/current/home.cfm?Category=Myths_and_Facts&Section=Main
MYTH: Farm animals are routinely raised on "factory farms," confined in "crowded, unventilated cages and sheds."
FACT: Animals are generally kept in barns and similar housing, with the exception of beef cattle, to protect the health and welfare of the animal. Housing protects animals from predators, disease, and bad weather or extreme climate. Housing also makes breeding and birth less stressful, protects young animals, and makes it easier for farmers to care for both healthy and sick animals. Modern housing is well-ventilated, warm, well-lit, clean, and scientifically-designed to meet an animal's specific needs - including temperature, light, water and food. Because it is designed to meet specific needs, a hog barn wouldn't be used for cows, any more than an adult would sleep in a child's crib. Housing is designed to allow the farmer to provide the best animal care possible.
MYTH: A vegetarian diet is healthier than a diet that includes meat, poultry, milk, and eggs.
FACT: Both the federal government and the American Heart Association say that a diet containing meat, milk and eggs is appropriate to both groups' dietary guidelines. Health benefits can be derived by non-vegetarians who follow a prudent diet that is low in fat, sodium, sugar and alcohol. Poorly-planned vegetarian diets can be just as unhealthy as poorly-planned non-vegetarian diets. The key to a healthy diet is moderation.One tip from Amy Barr, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, is "don't eliminate whole food groups." Don't, for example, drop dairy from your diet."A lot of people, especially women give up milk because they think it's fattening," says Anne Fletcher, a registered dietitian and author of Thin for Life. But milk is one of the best sources of calcium in the diet, which is important for preventing osteoporosis and possibly for warding off colon cancer.
MYTH: Farm animals in "confinement" are prone to disease, forcing farmers to routinely use antibiotics, hormones and drugs and to keep them alive. This jeopardizes animal and human health.
FACT: Animal scientists, veterinarians and on-farm experience show animals kept in housing are generally healthier because they are protected. Farm animals do sometimes get sick. To prevent illness and to ensure that an animal remains healthy all of its life, farmers will take preventive measures, like using animal health products. These products are generally included in a scientifically-formulated feed that matches the animal's needs. This is the simplest way to ensure each animal gets the care it needs.Animal health products include animal drugs and vaccines, in addition to vitamins, minerals and other nutrients the animal needs in its diet. All animal health products are approved and regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
MYTH: By eating less meat, Americans would improve the environment and free land and resources for the production of food crops rather than animal products, which could be used to feed the hungry overseas.
FACT: Americans need to both animals and plants to manage the nation's natural resources in the best way possible and feed its people. For example, about half the land area of the U.S. can't be used for growing crops - it can only be used for grazing. That land would be of no use as a food resource if it were not for grazing livestock like cattle, goats and sheep. The U.S. has more than enough cropland to grow both feed grains and food crops.
MYTH: Farming in the U.S. is controlled by large corporations, which care about profits and not about animal welfare.
FACT: There are 2.1 million farms in the U.S., and according to a May 2006 report on the structure and finances of U.S. Farms, exactly the same numbers counted by the 1997 Census of Agriculture. The 2006 report found that the vast majority of America's farms (98%) are family-farms.The study also discovered that 61% of all farms did not participate in any farm program in 2003. This finding clearly indicates that only a minority of farmers receive agricultural subsidies. For more information on the report, click here.
MYTH: Farm animals are routinely raised on "factory farms," confined in "crowded, unventilated cages and sheds."
FACT: Animals are generally kept in barns and similar housing, with the exception of beef cattle, to protect the health and welfare of the animal. Housing protects animals from predators, disease, and bad weather or extreme climate. Housing also makes breeding and birth less stressful, protects young animals, and makes it easier for farmers to care for both healthy and sick animals. Modern housing is well-ventilated, warm, well-lit, clean, and scientifically-designed to meet an animal's specific needs - including temperature, light, water and food. Because it is designed to meet specific needs, a hog barn wouldn't be used for cows, any more than an adult would sleep in a child's crib. Housing is designed to allow the farmer to provide the best animal care possible.
MYTH: A vegetarian diet is healthier than a diet that includes meat, poultry, milk, and eggs.
FACT: Both the federal government and the American Heart Association say that a diet containing meat, milk and eggs is appropriate to both groups' dietary guidelines. Health benefits can be derived by non-vegetarians who follow a prudent diet that is low in fat, sodium, sugar and alcohol. Poorly-planned vegetarian diets can be just as unhealthy as poorly-planned non-vegetarian diets. The key to a healthy diet is moderation.One tip from Amy Barr, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, is "don't eliminate whole food groups." Don't, for example, drop dairy from your diet."A lot of people, especially women give up milk because they think it's fattening," says Anne Fletcher, a registered dietitian and author of Thin for Life. But milk is one of the best sources of calcium in the diet, which is important for preventing osteoporosis and possibly for warding off colon cancer.
MYTH: Farm animals in "confinement" are prone to disease, forcing farmers to routinely use antibiotics, hormones and drugs and to keep them alive. This jeopardizes animal and human health.
FACT: Animal scientists, veterinarians and on-farm experience show animals kept in housing are generally healthier because they are protected. Farm animals do sometimes get sick. To prevent illness and to ensure that an animal remains healthy all of its life, farmers will take preventive measures, like using animal health products. These products are generally included in a scientifically-formulated feed that matches the animal's needs. This is the simplest way to ensure each animal gets the care it needs.Animal health products include animal drugs and vaccines, in addition to vitamins, minerals and other nutrients the animal needs in its diet. All animal health products are approved and regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
MYTH: By eating less meat, Americans would improve the environment and free land and resources for the production of food crops rather than animal products, which could be used to feed the hungry overseas.
FACT: Americans need to both animals and plants to manage the nation's natural resources in the best way possible and feed its people. For example, about half the land area of the U.S. can't be used for growing crops - it can only be used for grazing. That land would be of no use as a food resource if it were not for grazing livestock like cattle, goats and sheep. The U.S. has more than enough cropland to grow both feed grains and food crops.
MYTH: Farming in the U.S. is controlled by large corporations, which care about profits and not about animal welfare.
FACT: There are 2.1 million farms in the U.S., and according to a May 2006 report on the structure and finances of U.S. Farms, exactly the same numbers counted by the 1997 Census of Agriculture. The 2006 report found that the vast majority of America's farms (98%) are family-farms.The study also discovered that 61% of all farms did not participate in any farm program in 2003. This finding clearly indicates that only a minority of farmers receive agricultural subsidies. For more information on the report, click here.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Lugar Essay Contest Winners
District Winners Announced for Farm Bureau Essay Contest 01/31/2011
Twenty Indiana eighth-graders have been selected as finalists in the essay contest sponsored by Sen. Richard Lugar, Indiana Farm Bureau Inc. and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. A total of 1,011 students from 43 counties participated in this year's contest. One boy and girl were chosen from each of Indiana Farm Bureau’s 10 districts after winning at the county level. Two state winners, one boy and one girl, will be announced at the IFB Spring Conference, which will be held in Indianapolis on March 11 and 12. Each of the finalists wins a $50 U.S. Savings Bond while the state winners will also receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. “Agriculture: Then and Now” is the theme for the youth essay contest, according to IFB 2nd Vice President Isabella Chism. Chism chairs the Women’s Leadership Committee, which is in charge of the annual contest. The contest began in 1985 and is designed to increase young Hoosiers’ awareness of the significance of Indiana agriculture, how it relates to the supply of food and fuel and to their health.
The finalists are listed below.•
District 1: Gabrielle Carlson of Valparaiso, attends Victory Christian Academy, daughter of Jamie and Peter Carlson; Quinn McGovern of Winamac, attends Winamac Middle School, son of Michael and Cheryl McGovern.•
District 2: Katie Lopshire of Angola, attends Angola Middle School, daughter of Greg and Denise Lopshire; William Joseph Rockey of Albion, attends Central Noble Middle School, son of Shannon and Elizabeth Rockey.•
District 3: Shelbi Perry of Chalmers, attends Frontier Jr. High, daughter of Brian and Christi Perry; Dakota Burghardt of Monticello, attends Frontier Jr. High, son of Michel and Jason Burghardt.•
District 4: Rachel Girod of Decatur, attends Bellmont Middle School, daughter of Howard J. and Deborah L. Girod; Nathan Chou of Kokomo, attends Northwestern Middle School, son of Tom and Nellie Chou. •
District 5: Kiersten Mundy of Poland, attends Cloverdale Middle School, daughter of Rebecca Mundy; Shane Slaven of Rockville, attends Rockville Jr/Sr High School, son of Kyle and Jill Slaven.•
District 6: Katie Pfaff of Lewisville, attends Tri Jr/Sr High School, daughter of Jeff and Sherri Pfaff; Max Keller of Indianapolis, attends Immaculate Heart of Mary, son of Dave and Jenny Keller.•
District 7: Easton Booe of Centerpoint, attends Clay City Jr/Sr High School, son of Christopher and Christina Booe; Whitney Halfhill of Brazil, attends North Clay Middle School, daughter of Dennis and Marlene Halfhill.•
District 8: Josh Orschell of Brookville, attends St. Michael School, son of Greg and Mindy Orschell; Alexis J. Carmony of Falmouth, attends Connersville Middle School, daughter of Addam and Jill Carmony.•
District 9: Anna Hagedorn of Ferdinand, attends Forest Park Jr./Sr. High School, daughter of Fred and Belle Ann Hagedorn; Collin Bowlin of Jasper, attends Jasper Middle School, son of Barry and Bonnie Bowlin.•
District 10: Amber Moore of Florence, attends Switzerland Co. Middle School, daughter of Bert Moore and Sandra Maples; Clayton Pottschmidt of Seymour, attends Immanuel Lutheran, son of Dale and Teresa Pottschmidt.
Twenty Indiana eighth-graders have been selected as finalists in the essay contest sponsored by Sen. Richard Lugar, Indiana Farm Bureau Inc. and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. A total of 1,011 students from 43 counties participated in this year's contest. One boy and girl were chosen from each of Indiana Farm Bureau’s 10 districts after winning at the county level. Two state winners, one boy and one girl, will be announced at the IFB Spring Conference, which will be held in Indianapolis on March 11 and 12. Each of the finalists wins a $50 U.S. Savings Bond while the state winners will also receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. “Agriculture: Then and Now” is the theme for the youth essay contest, according to IFB 2nd Vice President Isabella Chism. Chism chairs the Women’s Leadership Committee, which is in charge of the annual contest. The contest began in 1985 and is designed to increase young Hoosiers’ awareness of the significance of Indiana agriculture, how it relates to the supply of food and fuel and to their health.
The finalists are listed below.•
District 1: Gabrielle Carlson of Valparaiso, attends Victory Christian Academy, daughter of Jamie and Peter Carlson; Quinn McGovern of Winamac, attends Winamac Middle School, son of Michael and Cheryl McGovern.•
District 2: Katie Lopshire of Angola, attends Angola Middle School, daughter of Greg and Denise Lopshire; William Joseph Rockey of Albion, attends Central Noble Middle School, son of Shannon and Elizabeth Rockey.•
District 3: Shelbi Perry of Chalmers, attends Frontier Jr. High, daughter of Brian and Christi Perry; Dakota Burghardt of Monticello, attends Frontier Jr. High, son of Michel and Jason Burghardt.•
District 4: Rachel Girod of Decatur, attends Bellmont Middle School, daughter of Howard J. and Deborah L. Girod; Nathan Chou of Kokomo, attends Northwestern Middle School, son of Tom and Nellie Chou. •
District 5: Kiersten Mundy of Poland, attends Cloverdale Middle School, daughter of Rebecca Mundy; Shane Slaven of Rockville, attends Rockville Jr/Sr High School, son of Kyle and Jill Slaven.•
District 6: Katie Pfaff of Lewisville, attends Tri Jr/Sr High School, daughter of Jeff and Sherri Pfaff; Max Keller of Indianapolis, attends Immaculate Heart of Mary, son of Dave and Jenny Keller.•
District 7: Easton Booe of Centerpoint, attends Clay City Jr/Sr High School, son of Christopher and Christina Booe; Whitney Halfhill of Brazil, attends North Clay Middle School, daughter of Dennis and Marlene Halfhill.•
District 8: Josh Orschell of Brookville, attends St. Michael School, son of Greg and Mindy Orschell; Alexis J. Carmony of Falmouth, attends Connersville Middle School, daughter of Addam and Jill Carmony.•
District 9: Anna Hagedorn of Ferdinand, attends Forest Park Jr./Sr. High School, daughter of Fred and Belle Ann Hagedorn; Collin Bowlin of Jasper, attends Jasper Middle School, son of Barry and Bonnie Bowlin.•
District 10: Amber Moore of Florence, attends Switzerland Co. Middle School, daughter of Bert Moore and Sandra Maples; Clayton Pottschmidt of Seymour, attends Immanuel Lutheran, son of Dale and Teresa Pottschmidt.
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