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June 2009 From the DeanThe college recently recognized three Indiana programs with its 2009 Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award. We established this award in 2002 to honor organizations in the state that have a positive impact on their communities by improving the lives of families. The Family Enrichment Series in Fort Wayne was awarded first place and $1,500 cash. The program works to help parents build and maintain stable relationships with each other and their children. It is a value-based educational program that works with families dealing with troubled marriages and/or divorce, teen parents, and teaches married parents how to maintain and improve their relationship. This year, we also have two finalists. One is the Caring Parents Program in Bartholomew County. After two cases of shaken baby syndrome were reported in 2003, county residents responded by developing Caring Parents. The program reaches 95 percent of new parents and educates them on how to handle inconsolable crying. Since the program’s inception, no infants in the county have suffered from shaken baby syndrome. The other finalist is Ryan’s Place in Goshen, Indiana. Ryan’s Place provides support and a safe environment for grieving children, teens, and their families to share their experience as they go through the healing process. Over the past seven years, Ryan’s Place has served more than 1,200 clients. These three programs are making a difference in the lives of Hoosier families, and we are proud to recognize them with this year’s Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award. Hail Purdue! Home and Family Conference celebrates 75th yearThe 2009 Home and Family Conference will be held on the West Lafayette campus June 10–12. The annual conference features workshops and speakers addressing topics related to family issues, leadership, human development, resource management, nutrition, health, and wellness. A highlight of this year’s conference will be a special anniversary performance by the Melody Makers of Indiana, the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association state chorus. The group has been performing since 1934. Read more CFS annual report now available
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Nominate a worthy alum for a CFS Alumni Award!Nominations are being accepted for the 2010 CFS Alumni Awards, including Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Professional (age 35 or younger), Friend of Purdue, and Community Service. Nomination forms, instructions, and eligibility guidelines are available on the CFS Web site. Nominations must be received by August 1, 2009. Read more Participants needed for Camp Calcium
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Girls ages 10–12 are needed to participate in a mini-Camp Calcium this summer. Researchers aim to study the effect of added fiber on the absorption of calcium in dairy products consumed by preteen girls. Registration deadline is June 6. 
CFS Extension has several Farmer's Market Fact Sheets on how to select, prepare, and store summer produce. The publications also include great summer recipes using fresh fruit and vegetables. To download the fact sheets,