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Teen awarded for exceptional participation
 (July 23, 2010) -- An Anson County Partnership for Children participant, Dominique McKever, was presented the Long Term Commitment Award by the North Carolina Adolescent Parenting Program (APP). McKever is a participant in the Teen Information and Parenting Program (TIPS) sponsored by the Partnership.
Dominique was presented the award during a luncheon at the APP Graduation Conference on June 24, 2010. Her participation in group meetings exceeded all other APP participants in the state. In the fall, Dominique will begin Richmond Community College’s Nursing Program.
Part of the larger statewide APP network, TIPS is funded by the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Through intensive individual case management services, home visiting, and group educational sessions, TIPS assists teen parents in Anson County in becoming self sufficient and better able to support themselves and their children.
The TIPS program is currently accepting applications for new teen parent participants. For more information about the TIPS program, please call Caroline Hightower at 704-694-4036.
Fair Books Available for 2010 Anson Expo & Fair
(July 19, 2010) -- If you have a green thumb, an artistic eye, or a flair for crafts, now is the time to start planning items to enter into this year’s county fair. Set aside a jar of canned goods that turned out better than you planned. Fertilize that favorite plant. Finish up a craft project you have been working on.
The County Fair portion of the sixth annual Anson Ag Expo and Fair will be held Saturday, September 25 at the Extension Center on McLaurin Street. It will be here sooner than you think.
The 2010 Fair Rules and Regulations Booklets have arrived and are now available at the Cooperative Extension Center at 501 McLaurin Street. The fair book is also be available on-line at: http://anson.ces.ncsu.edu/ and can be downloaded in pdf format, complete with registration forms.
Remember that fair participation is open to youth as well. Age groups available for competition consist of: Pee Wee – 0 to 5 years, Pre-teen – 6 to 12, Teen – 13 to 19, and Adult – 20 and up. Entries in the categories of crafts, canned goods, ag products, photography, art and handicrafts will be welcomed for competition.
Items can also be entered into the “In Memoriam” and “Blast from the Past” categories. Items made by deceased loved ones can be entered in “In Memoriam” while items made prior to 2002 and never shown in a fair can be entered in “Blast from the Past”.
Last year’s county fair showcased 326 entries from 89 fair exhibitors. Participants received ribbons and were awarded a total of $543 in premium money. This year promises to be attended just as well.
The County Fair is only one component of the annual Anson Ag Expo & Fair, slated this year to be held Friday and Saturday, September 24 – 25. Fair entries will be on display from 9 am until 2 pm on the 25th at the Extension Center. Mark your calendars now to enter items and then come out and see who the winners are.
For additional information, contact the Anson County Cooperative Extension Service at 704-694-2415. Be on the lookout for more information to come, including entertainment news for Friday night and Saturday, children’s activities, the youth livestock show, vendor space for the Expo and much more.
Come out and join the fun. There is something for everyone. Celebrate agriculture in Anson.
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