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The Town ‘N Kountry Kids – Blue Group 4-H Club met Nov. 11 at the Letcher Community Center.
The meeting was called to order by Vice President Ellie Evans. Pledges were led by Payton Uecker and Bryce Larson. Twenty-six members answered the roll call topic, “Your favorite food item for Thanksgiving.”
The secretary’s report was read by Ashlee Hanson and was approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given by Brady Larson, motion by Bryce Larson, seconded by Teagan Moody, and approved.
Committee reports were as follows: Grandparents – Ellie Evans has Thanksgiving cards to send; National 4-H Week – no on was present to give report; Halloween Event – Ellie Evans reported about 75 kids attended, with games played and trunk-or-treat following; American Education Week committee met to discuss plans.
Old business: Online enrollment was discussed, and a computer was available if anyone needed help. Club goals are as follows: 1. Improve talks and demonstrations; 2. Try judging livestock or consumer sciences; 3. Christmas tree to Capitol; 4. Every member to five meetings.
New business: Election of officers are as follows: president, Brady Larson; vice president, Ellie Evans; co-secretaries, Ashlee Hanson and Michael Hoffman; treasurer, Noah Wormstadt; and reporter, Toby Kneen.
Motion by Payton Uecker, seconded by Ellie Evans, to put up a Christmas tree at the courthouse in Woonsocket, motion carried. Committee is as follows: Kneen family, Uecker family and Sidney Richardson family.
The committee to decorate the Letcher Community Center are: Hanson family, Tori Hoffman family and Fridley family.
Assisting the Legion events are: Pancake feed – Ashlee and Dean Hanson; Turkey Bingo helpers on Dec. 10 will be: Ashlee and Dean Hanson, Ellie Evans, Tori and Michael Hoffman.
Any members interested in livestock judging should see Steve Zoss.
The Community Christmas will be Dec. 11 with caroling at 4:30 p.m. and a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m.
Talks and demonstrations were given by Brady Larson on “Hunting Safety.”
Next month’s meeting will be the Community Christmas on Dec. 11 at the Letcher Community Center.
Lunch was served by Tori Hoffman, Toby, Caleb and Riley Kneen and Sidney Richardson.

…See a picture with the article in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal.

TL Rangers 4-H Club meets Nov. 27

By Erica Howard, Club Secretary

TL Rangers 4-H Club members who helped to put up their tree at the courthouse this year are, from left to right: Kade Olinger, Camden Jost, Clay Olinger, and Blake Howard.

TL Rangers 4-H Club members who helped to put up their tree at the courthouse this year are, from left to right: Kade Olinger, Camden Jost, Clay Olinger, and Blake Howard.

The TL Rangers Club met on Sunday, Nov. 27, at their leader Tami Ziebart’s house. The meeting was called to order by Club President Tyler Eddy. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Clay Olinger, and the 4-H pledge was led by Tyson Eddy.
The club first discussed old business with a review of Recognition Night. It was discussed that there was a low attendance this year, with most club members agreeing that it was probably because it was on Saturday night. Record books were returned to each member who did one. Thank you cards were written to the sponsors. All club members donated their premium money earned this year back to the club to fund club projects.
For new business, club officers were elected for the 2016-2017 year. The new officers are as follows: President – Taylor Lindsey, Vice-President – Mariah Jost, Secretary – Erica Howard, and Treasurer – Tristan Ziebart.
The club then discussed a community service project and decided they wanted to ring the bells for the Salvation Army again this year. Carrie Howard will look into that and get back to everyone on a scheduled time.  The club decided to have a Christmas party on Dec. 11 with a bowling party and gift exchange.
Finally, it was decided to put up a Christmas tree at the courthouse again this year, so the members painted Christmas ornaments to use for the tree before adjourning the meeting.

Woonsocket American Legion news

By Finance Officer Paula Linke

Legion member David Kogel is the famous caller for Legion BINGO.

Legion member David Kogel is the famous caller for Legion BINGO.

The Woonsocket American Legion Post 29, along with the Legion Auxiliary, is committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
With the recent celebration of Veterans Day, we wanted to take the time to highlight some of the activities and services that your local post offers. Each year on Veterans Day, your post members prepare and serve a soup/sandwich meal for veterans and families, as well as our special guests, the school teachers and staff. We are honored to participate in the annual Veterans Day program at Woonsocket School. A special opportunity each year is visiting the sixth grade class to teach the students proper flag etiquette and flag folding.
Each summer, we sponsor and send youth to attend Boys State and Girls State, leadership and citizenship programs where youth engage in a number of political activities. We also support the local Boy Scout group.
We are proud to provide military funeral honors for our fallen comrades, and to provide Color Guard for parades and other events.
If you are looking for a US Flag or SD flag to display, you need go no further than your local Legion post, as we offer various sizes of all weather flags for sale. When it comes time for a flag to be retired because it is worn and tattered, just give it to a Legion member for proper disposal with a Flag Burning Ceremony.
The Legion Auxiliary annually distributes poppies with a goal to make people aware of the sacrifices of our veterans.  Donations from the distribution of poppies benefit veteran programs.
To help fund Legion activities, we host BINGO every second and fourth Wednesday night at the Woonsocket Community Center at 7:30 p.m.
There is regular BINGO payout, as well as a building blackout BINGO payout, and a snack is served. Numbers have been declining for the BINGO, and we are considering whether to continue this event. We encourage you to come out for a night of fun and to support Legion BINGO.
Your Legion post has received multiple donations of home healthcare equipment over the years that we loan out at no charge. The equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, a hospital bed, shower chairs, raised toilet seats, a lift chair and more. Contact a Legion member if you need to borrow equipment.  Donations for use of the equipment are gratefully received.
As we look ahead to 2017, time flies, and it won’t be long before it’s time to celebrate Memorial Day. Each year we present a Memorial Day program. The weekend also includes honoring each of our veterans with a special flag at their grave site. Please alert us if there is a grave we have missed. We look forward to seeing you at our program on Monday, May 29, 2017!
For more information on Legion activities, or joining the Legion, contact Lindy Peterson, Commander, at 796-4304, David Kogel, Adjutant, at 350-7731, or Paula Linke, Finance Officer, at 796-4558.

…See more in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal.

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