GRAVETTE — The Gravette Gleamers first 4-H meeting of the year was held Jan. 9. The meeting was called to order by Brooke Belts, president. Katherine Pembleton, Stormey Jo Pembleton and Kelsey Pembleton led the songs. The 4-H pledge was led by Blake Belts and Kelsey Pembleton. The pledge to the flag of the United States of America was led by Anthony McPherson and Katherine Pembleton.
Valentine king and queenof our club were announced. The queen is Bailey Farriester and the king is Eric Lemonds. Benton County 4-H is holding a Valentine Carnival as they do every year. Bailey and Eric will be competing against the kings and queens of other clubs for collecting the most money. All the money collected in the cans that are placed around Gravette will be donated to the Benton County 4-H so please support 4-H and donate if you see a can.
Gravette Gleamers also made cookies in a jar. These are jars filled with ingredients to make delicious M & M cookies. They’re selling them for $5 a jar and all the money that is made will go in the donation cans. If you’re interested in purchasing one to help the Gravette Gleamers, you can call 721-5254 or 787-6699.
On Jan. 20 Blake Belts and Coby Farriester went to the Gravette Medical Clinic and decorated the trophy case with everything 4-H.
If you’re interested in joining 4-H, it’s at the Civic Center in Gravette. If you would like to know more about 4-H, you can contact Brooke Belts at 787-6699.
School News, Pages 11 on 02/15/2012