Archive - Mar 20, 2013 - News Article
Programs presented by Auglaize County Ohio State University Extension Office impact youth, families and the community, local office educators say.
Extension Office educators were able to reach more than 2,200 youth with the 4-H program through community clubs, school enrichment, and special events. Approximately 275 adult volunteers assisted with the programming, according to 2012 highlights.
A family’s dedication to find a cure for cancer has lead to a generous donation.
The Knoch-Spinnati family started participating in the Auglaize County Relay for Life eight years ago, and now they host their own fundraiser to raise money for the organization.
Wapakoneta resident Vicki Spinnati and her family recently raised $4,000 from a basket bingo fundraiser, a homemade scarves sale and local donations.
With the Wapakoneta Public District Library, one of the few libraries in the region, without a support group, a group of local residents decided to come together and join efforts to support the local library as “Friends of the Wapakoneta Public Library.”
They recently started their first membership drive campaign.
“All of the other local libraries had one,” Friends of the Wapakoneta Public Library President Barb Harrod.
“We knew it was late but we are very proud to get it off the ground.”
