The monthly meeting for the Jumbo Jr. Farmers was held Monday, July 10th at the McDonald Township Hall. The meeting was started by the 4-H Pledge being led by Claire Ketcham and the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by Drew Hoppe. At the meeting the group was given presentations by Kathryn Osborn on her County Demonstration project and some tips for members while judging. Our other presentation was given by Claire Ketcham on her cooking project where she made Trail Mix samples for the group to try. Also at the meeting we finished our fair entries for the upcoming 2017 Hardin County Fair.
The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H Club held a meeting on Monday, July 10th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hardin Northern Ag Building. Recreation for the evening was playing outside led by Makenna Eibling. Preston Wykes led the 4-H Pledge, and Carl Woodruff led the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were 33 members, 7 advisers, and 4 guests. Clover Award sheets were turned in. Bob McBride went over what should be completed in the individual's books for judging. Vern Woodruff Jr. presented a demonstration on rockets. Carl Woodruff demonstrated his project on Science Chemistry. Heidi Trachsel also gave a presentation on sewing and ironing. Leif Trachsel led trivia.
The Ada Liberty Belles and Boys 4H Club members will present their projects at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, at the Ada Presbyterian Church prior to county judging later this month. The public is welcome to attend.
By Lynne Scott, Alger, Ohio. Published on This I Believe on NPR.
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