University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual

orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam era veteran in employment or programs.

December 2010

Dear Members of the County Commission and the Community:

When you invest public funds, you want to know that those funds are making a real difference – that the pro-

gram has value to the public. And in these tough economic times, you especially are interested in programs

that create and retain jobs. Fortunately, that is exactly the case with your investment in University of Mis-

souri Extension programs.

Here are just a few examples:

The FastTrac NewVenture course creates new jobs by providing tools to those who want to start

their own business. Entrepreneurs determine the economic feasibility of their business concept, design a

business model that matches their personal vision, and create a business plan to communicate the oppor-

tunity to investors.

Pasture-based Dairies, modeled on MU Extension’s rotational grazing systems, have generated

1,100 jobs and added more than $124 million to Missouri’s economy.

The Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis works with the Missouri Department of Economic

Development to provide an online career exploration tool, which provides information about promising

employment arenas.

Eat Well Be Well with Diabetes provides practical information and skills to self-manage the disease

and promote optimum health. Employees who have better control of their blood glucose levels have re-

duced rates of job absenteeism.

4-H science, engineering, math and technology projects, such as robotics and computing, are pre-

paring youth for jobs of the future. Teens are learning how to be team players, to be lifelong learners, and

to approach problem-solving with confidence.

Leadership education for steelworkers, pipe fitters and other union workers prepares shop stewards

and others to understand how global issues affect today’s workforce and how to secure jobs using prac-

tices that reflect joint employer-employee goals.

MU Extension programs are tailored to meet local needs. Visit your local extension center or go online to

learn more about the MU Extension programs that create and retain jobs in your community.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Ouart

Vice Provost and Director

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VICE PROVOST’S OFFICE

108 Whitten Hall

Columbia, MO 65211

PHONE: (573) 882-7477

FAX: (573) 882-1955

University of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating

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Bollinger County’s University Extension Center

Bollinger County Extension Center is located at: 304 High Street

Marble Hill, MO

Tel: (573) 238-2420

Office hours: Monday-Friday

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

E-MAIL: bollingerco@missouri.edu

WEBSITE: www.extension.missouri.edu/bollinger

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Dear Friends of Extension:

The University of Missouri Extension Council would like to thank the Bollin-

ger County Commission for supporting Extension Programs during this past

year. We are pleased to present this 2010 Annual Report to give you a brief

overview of the programs and educational information that was provided for

the citizens of Bollinger County.

In 2010, Missourians all over the state turned to the University of Missouri

Extension to help solve problems, gain information, and receive educational

programming. As a state-wide effort we strive to provide research based in-

formation and educational programs to individuals, families, farmers and

businesses. Programs in agriculture and natural resources', 4-H youth devel-

opment, health and nutrition, business, community development and continu-

ing education have improved their quality of life.

The Extension Council appreciates the continued support from the County

Commission, individual volunteers, groups, organizations, business and

county citizens. We look forward to the planning, programming and develop-

ment for the years ahead.

If you would like more information or if we can assist you, please contact the

Bollinger County University of Missouri Extension Center.

Sincerely,

Ronda Elfrink, Bollinger County Extension Council Chair

Donna Aufdenberg, County Program Director.

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Bollinger County Staff

County Based Extension Staff

Donna Aufdenberg, Horticulture Specialist & County Program Director

Willie Saputo, 4-H Youth Program Assistant

Susan Fisher, Office Manager

Come See us at: 304 High Street

Marble Hill, MO

We Offer Many Services: Soil Testing

Plant Diagnostics

Hay Testing

Canner Gauge Testing

Family Nutrition Education

Center for Distance and Independent Study

Continuing Education

Much, Much More...

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MU Extension Staff Serving in Bollinger County—2010

Pam Crass

4-H Youth Specialist/CPD Donna Aufdenberg

Horticulture specialist/CPD

Roger Eakins

Livestock Specialist Mary Gosche

Human Development Specialist Janet Kline

Regional Director

Judy Lueders

Nutrition Specialist Richard Proffer

Business & Industry Specialist Frank Wideman

Natural Resource Eng. Specialist

Gerald Bryan

Agronomy Specialist/CPD

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The Mission of University of Missouri Extension is to:

Improve Missourians’ lives by addressing their highest

priorities through the application of research-based

knowledge and resources.

As an integral part of the land-grant mission, University

of Missouri Extension is a joint venture of:

University of Missouri campus

Lincoln University Cooperative Extension

The people of Missouri through county extension

councils

Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension

Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Other stakeholders and partners

Diverse, Experienced and Well Trained Staff

The staff of the University Extension office in Bollinger County is diverse, representing a

variety of backgrounds, experiences and educational levels. Staff members have owned their

own businesses, worked for other educational institutions, worked in the public and private

sector and collectively have over 15 years of work experience with University Extension.

Mission

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Agriculture

Women In Ag Program is a program put together by the Bollinger County Soil and Water

Conservation District and University of Missouri Extension. It has been occurring in Bollinger

County for 12 years. Attendance of women of all ages has been gradually increasing the last

few years. This past year, there were around 50 women who participated in this day long pro-

gram. The Program is geared to educate women about topics and opportunities that are in pre-

sent day agriculture. This year’s program included Bee Keeping & Honey, FSA Loan Opportu-

nities, Understanding the Animal Activist, Wolves in Sheep's Clothing”, and a tour to Thousand

Oaks Winery. Booths are set up to display products from vendors within our local area.

Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair pro-

vides us the opportunity to honor and recognize

one outstanding farm family from Bollinger

County, Dustin and Kyla Estes represented Bollin-

ger County at the 2010 Missouri State Fair in Se-

dalia. Each year a successful farm family is se-

lected by the Bollinger County Extension Council

to represent the county at the fair. The Council

then provides funding to help with the expenses of

getting to the fair. Farm Family Day at the State

Fair is jointly sponsored by the Missouri Farm Bu-

reau, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Mis-

souri State Fair, University of Missouri Extension,

and the University of Missouri College of Agricul-

ture, Food and Natural Resources.

State Fair Farm Family

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Agriculture

Roger Eakins, Livestock Specialist, assisted Bollinger County cattle producers through-

out the county with livestock questions as well as farm visits. County cattle producers also par-

ticipate in the Show-Me Select Heifer Program, Bull Sale and U.S. Premium Beef. Six produc-

ers have been evaluated and approved for Source and Age QSA which allows them to take ad-

vantage of premiums for marketing source and age cattle.

Agriculture is very important to Bollinger County

residents, from cattle producers to row crop produc-

ers. From the north end of the county to the South

end, Extension plays an important role.

The Bollinger County Extension office plays an im-

portant role in numerous agriculture related programs.

This year alone, we have sent out more than 134 soil

tests, 2 hay samples as well as plant samples for dis-

ease and insect diagnosis. County residents took part

in the Private Applicator Training sessions as well as

beef programs and forage workshops.

Gerald Bryan, Agronomy Specialist, assisted farm owners with questions on agron-

omy, fertilization, weed control, pastures, hay fields, and row crop management. He coordi-

nates woodland programs in conjunction with Missouri Department of Conservation. He works

with landowners to provide information and policy about forestry, wildlife, woodland manage-

ment and wood to energy issues.

Kendra Graham, Livestock Specialist, answers many

calls about Sheep and Goat Production from producers in our

county. She also had 1 feed test from Bollinger County, which she

explained what the tests meant and how they could modify their

cattle feeding program to meet the animal’s needs. One producer

from Bollinger County attended the Grow Your Farm program

held in Fredericktown and has received additional information on

various farming practices.

Show-Me Select Heifer Program The Show-Me Select Heifer Program aids producers in raising and marketing high-quality heif-

ers. In 2010, Bollinger County had 12 buyers register in the Show-Me Select Heifer Program,

of which 8 bought heifers. There has been 102 registered buyers from Bollinger County since

the program began. Thirty–one different buyers have actually bought heifers and there have

been 16 repeat buyers. There have also been 58 producers from Bollinger County attend Beef

cattle programs.

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Horticulture

Donna Aufdenberg,

Horticulture Specialist,

assisted citizens of

Southeast Missouri as

well as Bollinger County

residents on horticulture

questions. Donna as-

sisted over 850 gardeners

who contacted the office

on a variety of topics such as vegetable gar-

dening, flower gardening, houseplants, out-

door plants, insect problems, soil testing and

disease diagnostics.

Donna gave several gardening programs to

local garden clubs and organizations in the

Southeast Region about “Seed Starting”,

“Home Vegetable Gardening”, “Landscaping

the Home”, “High Tunnel Vegetable Produc-

tion”, “Pesticides in the Garden”, “Fall Gar-

dening”, “Growing Heirloom Tomatoes” and

“Propagation”.

Donna assists with Commercial growers of

blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples,

vegetables and greenhouse bedding plants.

She also assisted Bollinger County Farmers’

Market Vendors conduct their annual organi-

zation meeting and serves as Secretary on the

Farmers’ Market Committee. She also con-

sults with Farmers’ Market vendors through-

out the Southeast Region.

In 2010, Donna held a Pesticide Applicator

Training class for Bollinger County Farmers

and also provided training at the Extension

Center in Marble Hill. Twelve farmers were

certified/recertified during 2010.

Master Gardener Program

Donna coordinates local Master Gardener

Chapters in 6 counties. She conducts level

one training and brings together professionals

to teach 12 sessions of the

course which consist of topics

such as Plant Growth and De-

velopment, Soils, Vegetable

Gardening, Fruits, Annual and

Perennial Flowers, Herbs, Turf, Weeds, Land-

scaping, Insects, Diseases, Houseplants and

Propagation.

Also, in conjunction with the Master Gardener

Program, Donna puts out a monthly newslet-

ter for area Master Gardeners with articles

about current garden issues and trends. It can

be found on the web at http://

extension.missouri.edu/bollinger/MasterGardener/

greatersoutheastmissourimastergardenernews.htm

Top Horticulture

Information Requests:

Starting a Vegetable Garden

Tomato Disease In-

formation

Fruit Tree Spraying

Seed Starting

Control of Japanese

Beetles

Organic Gardening

Yard and Grass Establishment

Improving Garden Soil

Vegetable Planting Calendar

Plant Diagnostics

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Horticulture - Master Gardener

Master Gardener

Program The mission of the Mis-

souri Master Gardener

Program is “Helping Oth-

ers Learn to Grow”. The University of Mis-

souri educates gardeners

and plant enthusiasts about gardening through

a series of training sessions on topics such as

plant anatomy and functions, soils, vegetable

gardening, flower gardening, turf, insects and

diseases, herb gardening, landscaping and

woody ornamentals. In turn, the Master Gar-

dener members improve the quality of life,

enhance the economy and environment in

Bollinger County through seminars, giving

horticultural advice, working with youth on

gardening projects, beautification projects and

Tomato taste tests.

In 2010, there were 19 Master Gardener mem-

bers in Bollinger County who turned in more

than 400 volunteer hours valued at $7000 an-

nually to the community (Based on national

standard of $18 value per volunteer hour).

Regionally, there are over 200 Master Gar-

deners who volunteer more than 5,000 hours

valued at more than $90,000 annually to the

Southeast Region.

Tomato Tasting Contest More than 65 people came to the Farmers’

Market to participate in the Master Garden-

ers’ tomato

tasting contest.

Of the 18 va-

rieties tasted,

five winners

were chosen.

First place was

called Sioux, a

red tomato de-

veloped by the

University of Nebraska to withstand drought

and high temperatures. Second place was

Park’s Whopper, which measures four inches

or more across and is known for ripening

thoroughly and without green shoulders.

Third place was Moonglow, a yellow to or-

ange tomato, fourth place was Sweet 100 and

fifth place was Sunbright.

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Community Garden Project In 2010, Master Gardeners helped to plan, install and

coordinate a Community Garden that was located behind

the Extension Center and at Hickory Hills Apartments.

The Community Garden was funded through a grant and

managed through joint partnership between East Mis-

souri Action Agency, Bollinger County Health Depart-

ment, and Bollinger County Extension Center.

4-H Youth Development

Bollinger County 4-H Clubs: Castor River Catfish, Zalma

Cheerful Workers, Sedgewickville/Patton/Marquand

Country Club, Scopus/Glen Allen/Marquand

County Line, Glen Allen/Marquand

Crooked Creek, Marble Hill

Leopold Club, Leopold

Ride If You Dare Rodeo Club, County-Wide

Scopus Go-Getters, Scopus/Patton/Marble Hill

In 2010, 85 Members and Clover Kids enrolled in Bollinger County 4-H, with 81 complet-

ing the year as members in good standing. All clubs are actively involved in community

service and fundraising, as well as selected projects.

4-H County Events: Annual County Rodeo

Appreciation Day

Club & Project Meetings

Council Meetings

Fall Festival

Recognition Banquet

Ecology Day (School Enrichment)

Photo Contests

4-H Livestock and Youth Programs: Steer Weigh-In

Prospect Day

Rodeo Clinics & Rodeos

SEMO District Fair

County Fairs: East Perry, Jefferson, Farmington, Madison, & Bollinger

State Fairs: Missouri and DuQuoin (Illinois)

Heartland & Cape County 4-H Camps

4-H Trips and Activities State 4-H Congress

Community Service

Relay for Life

Packages for the Military

Tree Planting

Adopt-A-Highway

Recycling Drives

Holiday Food Baskets for the Needy

Christmas Caroling

A monthly newsletter is provided to members and volunteers, and published on the county webpage.

A quarterly SEMO Rodeo Association newsletter is sent out to members of the rodeo program.

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Palma Crass, Youth Development Specialist, oversees 4-H staff and programming in

Bollinger County. She works with 4-H leaders, volunteers and members, provides resources for

school enrichment and supervises the 4-H Youth Program Assistant.

Willie Saputo, Youth Program Assistant, is the contact person for Bollinger County 4-

H and is housed at the county office. She works with 4-H clubs in the county, regularly attends

meetings and events, assists with coordination needs, works with the members, the volunteers,

the Extension and 4-H Councils, area businesses, schools, and the Bollinger County Recycling

Project. She reports to Palma Crass.

Ecology Day The Bollinger County Ecology Day was held at Woodland School in Marble Hill with workshops being presented to 154 fifth grade students from Leopold, Meadow Heights, Woodland, and Zalma Schools. Youth learn about the importance of the conservation and appreciation of our natural re-sources through different workshops that are offered. Various agencies network to implement this program. Those that participate are: University Extension/4-H, MO Dept. of Conservation, NRCS, and DNR. Pam Crass, 4-H Youth Specialist, coordinates the program with the different agencies and the schools. Also in attendance were 9 instructors, 8 teachers, 2 principals making the grand total of attendees 173. The 2011 Bollinger County Ecology Day is set for September 20th with a rain date of September 22nd.

4-H Youth Development

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Ecology Day-2010

4-H Youth Development

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Food and Nutrition

Judy Lueders, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, led a 6 week session

on living well with chronic conditions at the Bollinger County Health Department. She also

worked with the health fair at Meadow Heights School. Judy helps to coordinate leader training

and do trainings to assist clubs in providing educational programs for meetings for the FCE

clubs in Bollinger County. She answers numerous questions on nutrition, canning, freezing,

food safety and recipes.

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The Briefings on Family Matters is a

quarterly newsletter that approx. 50 county resi-

dents receive. It consists of information from

Mary Gosche, Human Dev. Specialist, Judy

Lueders, Nutrition Specialist and Donna

Aufdenberg, Horticulture Specialist. The arti-

cles consist of information for relationships,

nutrition and gardening. Mary Gosche is the

county Family and Community Education advi-

sor. Mary also assist individuals with parenting

classes as well as other family related questions.

Many foster parents from Bollinger County at-

tend parenting classes in Cape Girardeau

County. Bollinger County has two FCE clubs

with approximately 40 members. The members

attend meetings as well as leader training. This

newsletter can be found on the web at: http://

extension.missouri.edu/bollinger/Briefings%

20Newsletters/briefingsonfamilymatters.htm

Kathleen Portell, Nutrition and Health Educa-

tion Specialist, is the Family Nutrition Education Pro-

gram Coordinator for an eight county area that includes

Bollinger County. Laura Barks, Nutrition Program Assis-

tant, teaches the Show Me Nutrition curriculum in schools in

the county. Nutrition education for youths provides infor-

mation in kid-friendly terms and lessons with hands-on ac-

tivities. Activities include opportunities for taste-testing

healthy foods and practicing skills that lead to good health.

Education for adults includes nutrition, food safety, physical

activity, and food resource management. This year 212 youth were reached through the pro-

gram using the Show Me Nutrition curriculum.

Business & Industry

Richard Proffer, Business & Industry Specialist, As entrepreneurs and innovators, Missouri’s small businesses are becoming a more diverse

group that continues to make the state’s economy productive. There are approximately 500,000

small businesses in Missouri. Nearly 98 percent of all businesses with employees are catego-

rized as small businesses. In assisting the owners and managers of those businesses, MU Ex-

tension contributes to a county’s economic development through growth in jobs, sales, innova-

tion, technology development and commercialization.

In Bollinger County, during 2010, business development program specialists and business

counselors with MU Extension, Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers

(MO SBTDC), Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (MO PTAC), Missouri En-

vironmental Program, Missouri Career Options Project, and the Missouri Market Development

program served 4 people and their companies with business start-up and management counsel-

ing, training, and other assistance. In addition, entrepreneurs and business owners in Bollinger

County reported the following economic impact and activity as a result of the services provided

by the MU Extension Business Development Program:

Clients/companies receiving business counseling: 4

Business training attendees and conference participants: 11

Overall, the University of Missouri’s Business Development Programs (BDP) served 25,096

people and their businesses state-wide. The total impact for all businesses assisted by the BDP

was :

New jobs: 12,939

Sales increases: $514,599,270

Government contracts: $467,712,268

New businesses: 265

Jobs retained: 3,234

Loans and investments in business: $204,073,294

Acquired assets: $88,254,348

Investment in commercialization: $47,083,591 in SBIR/STTR or research proposals

submitted with $8,457,408 awards received

Clients/companies receiving business counseling: 3,096

Business training attendees and conference participants 22,000

The business development faculty contributing to these business successes are from the pro-

grams identified above. These staffers have regional and statewide assignments and work with

businesses in all counties across the state.

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THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DELIVERY NETWORK INCLUDES Business Development Specialists headquartered at Uni-

versity of Missouri Extension centers; centers located on

the University of Missouri campuses at Columbia, Kansas

City, St. Louis and Rolla; and centers at most of the state

universities across Missouri. The named programs deliv-

ered through this network include:

Missouri Small Business & Technology Devel-

opment Centers (MO SBTDC) – Funded by the

U.S. Small Business Administration, this award is

matched on the local level by state university hosts

and private sector partners. Services include individualized business counseling and a

wide variety of educational opportunities. One of the products offered through those

centers is the MoFAST SBIR/STTR assistance. Specialists in this area work with uni-

versity faculty and other innovators to win awards in support of the commercialization

of technology.

Missouri Procurement Assistance Centers (MO PTAC) -- Funded by the U.S. De-

fense Logistics Agency, this program helps businesses win government contracts for a

wide range of products and services.

Missouri Market Development Program – This program, which is funded at by the

Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Agency via the Missouri Depart-

ment of Natural Resources, helps business owners find markets for recycled materials

and helps other businesses in securing funding for manufacture of new goods using

those recycled materials.

Career Options – Improving individual capacity is the focus of the MU Extension Ca-

reer Options program, which is funded through a partnership with the Missouri Depart-

ment of Economic Development Workforce Development unit. This program assists dis-

placed workers and others in many ways, including through the exploration of business

ownership and career repositioning following company closings, layoffs and other em-

ployment-related changes.

Missouri Environmental Program -- Showing businesses how to save money by re-

ducing waste, understanding regulations and using recycled materials.

Business & Industry

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Recycling Project

Waste Management in Bollinger County The year 2010 has been a year of growth for recycling

in the county. We were approved for a 501 © (3) non-

profit IRS status and Missouri sales tax exemption.

These classifications will aid in future grants applica-

tions, donations, and more efficient use of limited

funds.

In April, thanks to a lease agreement with the county

commissioners, we were able to move our operation

from volunteers’ barns and basements to the old live-

stock sale barn north of Marble Hill. It took 4 work

days to get the building in workable for our purposes and amidst fanfare coverage from the lo-

cal Banner Press newspaper and KFVS12 TV station our grand opening was August 14th.

The Recycling Center’s increased storage space has

allowed us to move from pickup truck loads to tractor

trailer loads for more fuel efficient delivery. Having a

site to bring recyclables has dramatically increased par-

ticipation from residents and businesses. Each month

shows a significant percent of new recyclers, according

to statistics that we keep. The Center is open two days

a week and staffed by volunteers, coordinated jointly

by the Extension Council and the Recycling Board. The

Girl Scouts of Bollinger County have taken on recy-

cling as a special project and different troops volunteer

one day a month. We also supervise youth assigned to

community service hours at the Center.

In order to fulfill our mandate to serve the entire county we

have continued to schedule Community Collection Days in

a variety of locations around the county. 4-H Youth con-

tinue to participate regularly in these events. These collec-

tion days as well as programs at local clubs, the county fair,

and other events allowed us to provide a wider recycling

education program to adults and youth. In addition, a recy-

cling program was presented at Ecology Days to 155 fifth

grade youth from four county schools. Girl Scouts were

treated to a program on cooking with a solar oven as a part

of their Recycling Center volunteer experience.

To date over 27.5 tons of paper, plastics and electronics

recyclables have been kept out of the landfill with the help of over 3000 volunteer hours and

over 75 youth and adult volunteers.

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BOLLINGER COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER

HIGHWAY 51 7 Miles North of Country Mart

Marble Hill, MO 63764

Wednesdays and Saturdays

10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR RECYCLING:

NEWSPAPER (dry)

MAGAZINES (dry)

#1, #2, and #5 PLASTIC CONTAINERS

(rinsed with caps removed)

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD (flattened)

GRAY BOARD (flattened)

WHITE OFFICE PAPER

(shredded and non-shredded)

JUNK MAIL

ALUMINUM

METAL CANS (washed)

PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS

PLEASE RECYCLE

It is easy and the right thing to do!

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Help Bollinger County Recycle!

Century Farms

The Missouri Century Farm Program annually recognizes

Missouri farms that are still productive and have been in the

same family for 100 years or more. This program has been

sustained as a yearly event with over 100 farms recognized

each year. In 2010, Missouri Farm Bureau became a pro-

gram co-sponsor. Bollinger County added two Century

Farms in 2010.

STILTS FAMILY FARM, Gipsy, MO.

Stilts Family Farm - 1907 Beulah and Eugene Stilts and Ronda Elfrink

Eugene & Beulah Stilts farm was purchased in

1907 by Eugene’s grandparents John Henry and

Minnie Stilts. They took the flu in 1917 and

both passed away 5 days apart at the age of 43

years old. His dad was 1 year old when they

bought the farm. The Doctor delivered Eugene

here on the farm in 1926 and he still lives on the

farm with his wife Beulah almost 59 years. The

farm is located 1 ½ miles N.W. at Gipsy on cas-

tor river. They grew hay and corn and raised

hogs and cattle. Eugene and Beulah have 120

qualifying acres.

HOLZUM FAMILY FARM, Marble Hill, MO.

Holzum Family Farm - 1882 Theodore and Vicki Holzum

The Klarenaar Family of Kentucky to Theodore Hol-

zum, June 5, 1882. Theodore married Elizabeth El-

frink and they built a large barn around 1900 and was

soon to build a new home, when he died in 1905.

Elizabeth and her family deeded the place to her son

Robert and wife Hannah on August 24, 1927. They

built a new home on this farm in 1930. Hannah died in

1941. Robert deeded this farm to his son Henry and

wife Lorraine on February 14, 1955. Robert died May

21, 1958. Later Henry and Lorraine deeded it to there

son and wife Theodore and Vicki Holzum on December

29, 2008. The barn built in 1900 is still in use. The cy-

press roof has been replaced with metal and metal siding

has covered the sides. Theodore and Vicki have 118

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Unique Partnership

The Bollinger County Extension Council is a full partner with Missouri’s land-grant

universities to deliver high-quality education and research based information that helps people

solve real world problems and take advantage of opportunities. Council members:

Work with extension specialists to provide the county with quality education programs;

Manage finances of local extension operations;

Provide personnel to carry out extension activities;

Elect and organize the local extension council.

Bollinger County Extension Council consist of 10 elected members and 4 appointed

members. The council meets the second Monday of each month. The Council and staff sold

mums, and flower bulbs to help promote the programs and literature available through Exten-

sion. . The Council supports Private Applicator Training and County 4-H programs.

Chairperson - Ronda Elfrink Vice-Chair - Leonard Fulbright Secretary - Sharon Hopkins Treasurer - Patti Barrett Marty Calvert Murray Dunn Cindy Jansen Dana Mayfield Stan Murray Rose Nanney Betsy VanGennip Gary Brewer - Bollinger County Coop Representative Bob Upchurch - Farm Bureau Representative Wayne Johnson - Presiding County Commissioner

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Thank you Council Members and Staff for all the hard work

you do!!

“A Unique Partnership”

Fall Fundraiser The Extension Council and Staff sold

approximately 220 mums as

well as perennials.

Council Activities

2010 Extension Council Annual Meeting

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Leader Honor Roll Each year, the Bollinger County Extension Council is

given the opportunity to name individuals to the Uni-

versity of Missouri Leader’s Honor Roll to recognize

individuals who have gone above and beyond their

call of duty on behalf of Extension. This year Paula

Bridges received the award.

2010 Council Members Sworn into office during the 2010 Annual Meeting.

Bollinger County Residents enrolled at MU

MU Extension Impacts

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There were 2 enrollments

from Bollinger County for

Independent Study courses

for credit and 145 in non-

credit through MU Extension

Continuing Education.

Bollinger County also had 2

enrollments in Center for

Distance and Independent

Study, 95 enrollments in Fire

and Rescue Training Insti-

tute, 3 enrollment in Missouri

Training Institute, and 45 en-

rollments in the MU Confer-

ence Office.

MU Extension programs in

agriculture, community De-

velopment, human environ-

mental sciences, business,

youth development and con-

tinuing education reach more

than 1 million Missourians a

year.

Through accredited,

nationally recognized MU

High School, 8,000 high

school students from MO and

worldwide each year take courses in foreign languages, adv. math and sciences, and other sub-

jects that often are unavailable at their local schools.

MU Extension is the official training source for Missouri’s 25,000 career and volunteer fire-

fighters. Courses prepare firefighters for medical emergencies, hazardous material response

and acts of terrorism as well as fires.

Funding and Financial Statement

University Extension programs in Bollinger

County are funded by Bollinger County, state

and federal appropriations. Local funding for

support of the Bollinger county Extension

Center is provided by the Bollinger County

Commission. They provide office space,

funds for office expenses, clerical salaries and

travel expenses of extension specialists who

conduct educational programs in Bollinger

County.

A special acknowledgment and appreciation is

given to the Bollinger County Commissioners

for financial assistance.

BOLLINGER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Steve Jordan

Larry VanGennip

Wayne Johnson

University of Missouri’s

Contribution to County Extension Program

University of Missouri provides salaries and

benefits for one professional and one para-

professional staff member head-quartered in

Bollinger County.

The University provides in-service training

expenses, including travel and lodging for

staff, postage for staff communications and

matching funds for computer equipment costs

and maintenance.

REVENUE

County Appropriations $23,980.00

TOTAL REVENUE $23,980.00

EXPENSES

Secretary Salary $16,380.00

Staff Withholding $ 1,400.00

Travel $ 2,100.00

Postage $ 100.00

Telephone $ 1,200.00

Rent/Lease Space $ 100.00

Supplies/Services $ 1,200.00

4-H Development $ 1,100.00

Other (IT Service) $ 300.00

Publishing & Printing $ 100.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $23,980.00

Thank the Bollinger County Commissioners for

sponsoring the Bollinger County Extension Office,

let them know how we are helping you and your

family.

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