Lane and Ty Burkel deliver a Christmas goodie plate to Nurse Marla Feistner.

The Town ‘N Kountry Kids Red Crew 4-H Club met on Dec. 4 at the Community Center in Woonsocket. Prior to the meeting, the members wrote cards and letters to their elderly friends, and prepared cookie trays for the health care providers who live or work in Woonsocket. The club talked about getting goals set for the upcoming year.
The meeting was called to order by President Aaron Linke. The flag pledge was led by Hope Baysinger, and the 4-H pledge was led by Sebastian Kotilinek. Roll call was led by Vice President Xavier Baysinger with the question, “What is your favorite thing about Christmas?” which was answered by 28 members.
The secretary’s report was read by Secretary Spens Schlicht, and the treasurer’s was given by Megan Linke.
Hope reported on the “Stuff the Turkey” project. It was very successful with over 350 hats, gloves, coats and other winter items collected and distributed, and a box of food was taken to the food pantry.
Emily Ohlrogge told about awards and the potluck at the Recognition Event. She also mentioned Bill and Betty Zoss being awarded Outstanding Contribution to 4-H.
Lane Burkel gave a report on American Education Week. He talked about giving the school staff each a root beer and chocolate kisses.
Members were reminded to get 4-H online registration completed.
The club discussed setting barrels on Memorial Day Weekend. Megan handed out premium money for 4-H Projects, totaling $527.50 for our club.
They talked about getting new club members t-shirts and passing on old ones, and are working on the t-shirt order.
The club members decided to plan bowling and ice-skating for their next fun days.
Courthouse Christmas tree decorating will be done by the Burkel family and Overson family.
Following the meeting, Dilyn, Devyn and Danielle Brooks presented a talk on the Beadle County Humane Center and ways to support it.  They plan to donate their premium money and also donate their time.  Isaiah Schultz gave a demonstration on making muddy buddies. Shaun Snedeker did a demonstration on making an “I Spy Bottle” for kids.  Lane Burkel, assisted by Ty Burkel, presented a demonstration on making cake in a mug. Henry Hunter gave a demonstration on how to make a homemade protective cover for your lego collection display.
Club members participated in a county CDM judging contest with 4-H Advisor Audra Scheel. Christmas goodie plates were completed and delivered. Some of the club members completed a canvas painting project with Liz Brooks.

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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.

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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.