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Nathan Linke explains to the audience the different parts of his gun in his illustrated talk called “Commence Fire!”

Nathan Linke explains to the audience the different parts of his gun in his illustrated talk called “Commence Fire!”

Over the past few years, Public Presentations have become a popular activity for Sanborn County 4-H members.  4-Hers participating in the event can chose from four different types of presentations which included demonstration, illustrated talk, public speaking and Project “Why”.
This July, two Public Presentation contests were held to accommodate the 17 illustrated talks and two public speaking talks.
The first contest was held on July 6 with Glenda Gassmen of Canova and Wanda Swenson of Woonsocket serving as judges for the event.  The second contest was held on July 24 with Cindy Larson, Jonathan Linke and Karen Lambert judging the contestants.

…To read the title of the participants presentations and what ribbons they earned, pick up this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

The Union Farmhands met June 30 at 6 p.m. in the Sanborn Central Commons.
The meeting was called to order by President Catherine Bechen.  The flag pledge was led by Aubrey Senska and the 4-H pledge was led by Austin Schmit.
The roll call was answered by Aubrey Senska, Amber Schelske, Ladoux and Wiley Bracha, Catherine Bechen and Austin Schmit.
The treasurer’s report was given by Amber. Austin motioned to approve the report with a second from Catherine.
The secretary’s report was read with a motion to approve by Austin and a second from Ladoux.
Catherine talked about the horse show.
Members discussed Achievement Days and possible work nights.
Aubrey Senska gave a demonstration on how to make slime. Catherine Bechen gave a demonstration on how to make a strawberry fruit pizza.
The meeting was adjourned with a motion by Aubrey Senska and a second from Amber Schelske.
The club members enjoyed snacks from Ladoux and Wiley Bracha and the fruit pizza made by Catherine Bechen.
The Union Farmhands met again on July 26 at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Building in Forestburg.
The meeting was called to order by President Catherine Bechen. The flag pledge was led by Austin Schmit and 4-H pledge was led by Katie Schmit. Roll call was answered by the following members, Sawyer and Aubrey Senska, Austin Schmit, Catherine Bechen, Katie Schmit, Ladoux and Wiley Bracha, Averie and Kadyn Turner.
Sawyer Senska read the secretary’s report.  Catherine motioned to approve with a second by Aubrey.
There was no treasurer’s report.
The Union Farmhands welcomed new members Averie and Kadyn Turner to the club.
The club members voted on a club T-shirt design. Katie will get these ordered.
The Union Farmhands will be having games at the Forestburg Melon Festival on Aug. 19 from 4-6 p.m.
Catherine is in charge of the guess the number in the jar game. Aubrey will get supplies for a ring toss game. Ladoux and Wiley will have a bubble game. Sawyer and Aubrey will get candy for prizes.
The club talked about Achievement Days schedules. Everyone reviewed the schedules for work times.  Members were also reminded about furnishing a pie for the pie social.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Members played a game led by Cheryl Schmit and enjoyed snacks furnished by Austin Schmit.

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

The South Dakota 4-H Air Pistol team placed third nationally. This team placed in the top four in each phase of the competition. Team members pictured include: (left to right) coach, Arthur Kneen, Sanborn County; Wade McClanahan, Tripp County; Cassandra Ryckman, Hughes County; Katrina Fatherlos, Union County, and Carter Trefz, Faulk County.

The South Dakota 4-H Air Pistol team placed third nationally. This team placed in the top four in each phase of the competition. Team members pictured include: (left to right) coach, Arthur Kneen, Sanborn County; Wade McClanahan, Tripp County; Cassandra Ryckman, Hughes County; Katrina Fatherlos, Union County, and Carter Trefz, Faulk County.

BROOKINGS -The 2017 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships were held in Grand Island, Neb., June 25-30.
Twenty-seven South Dakota 4-H members were among the more than 700 to compete in the national event, which attracted youth from across the country.
South Dakota youth competed in the  Shotgun, 22 Pistol, 22 Rifle, Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Compound Archery, and Recurve Archery. Those youth qualified through their placings at the Spring Shoot in Pierre and the Fall Shoot in Mitchell.
The South Dakota 4-H Air Pistol team placed third nationally. This team placed in the top four in each phase of the competition. Team members include: Wade McClanahan, Tripp County; Cassandra Ryckman, Hughes County; Katrina Fatherlos, Union County and Carter Trefz, Faulk County. Arthur Kneen of Sanborn County coached the team.
For more information on the national teams, check iGrow.org.
For additional information about 4-H Shooting Sports, contact John Keimig, SDSU Extension 4-H Associate, at the State 4-H office, 605-688-4167.

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