Get your Christmas gifts wrapped on Saturday! And help out the White County 4-H in the process.
’76 Clovers Discuss Upcoming Holiday Events
The ’76 Clovers 4-H Club held their meeting on November 14, 2023 at the NCOE Ag Building in Norris City. The meeting was called to order at 3:28 p.m. by President, Addy Sutton, and adjourned at 4:08 p.m. Roll call was taken by secretary, Abe Sutton. October minutes were read by Cooper Fuqua and approved by members. Treasurer, Jalynn Phillips, reported that the club received $200 for the community service grant. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alaina Ridge and the 4-H pledge was led by Lyla Vinyard. There were 23 members, four leaders and 11 visitors in attendance. [Read more...]
’76 Clovers Celebrate with Fall Themed Activities
The ’76 Clovers 4-H Club held their meeting on October 10, 2023 at Boyd Park in Norris City. The meeting was called to order at 3:29 p.m. by President, Addy Sutton, and adjourned at 4:26 p.m. Roll call was taken by secretary, Abe Sutton. Minutes were read by Marlee Fuqua and approved by members. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Karsyn Russell and the 4-H pledge was led by Cora Sutton. There were 29 members, three leaders and ten visitors in attendance. [Read more...]
’76 Clovers Review Fall Events
The ’76 Clovers 4-H Club held their meeting on September 5, 2023 at the NCOE Ag Building. The meeting was called to order at 3:31 p.m. by President, Addy Sutton, and adjourned at 4:22 p.m. Roll call was taken by secretary, Abe Sutton. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Drew Williams and the 4H pledge was led by Reece Gholson. There were 28 members, four leaders and 12 visitors in attendance.
Leader, Bethany Sutton, led the group with a get to know you game, called Sussed. Member’s names were also put in for a random drawing. The three lucky winners of prizes were Elie Vollman, Kenna Bond and Timothy Caudill. [Read more...]
White County 4-H Fair Livestock Show Held on Wednesday
The White County 4-H Livestock Show was held Wednesday, July 12 at the White County Fairgrounds in Carmi. 4-H members exhibited their animals in classes for Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Swine.
In the Sheep Show, Annsley Healy had the Grand Champion Ewe and Emmaline had the Reserve Champion Ewe. The Sheep Wether Show was Annsley Healy showing the Grand Champion Wether and Samantha Stallings took the Reserve Grand Champion. Annsley Healy showed a Grand Champion Ram with Lincoln Draper showing the Reserve Champion. Carolyn Seitz and Janice Gates donated cash prizes for the sheep exhibitors. John Williams Insurance once again sponsored $10 to each sheep wether exhibitor. [Read more...]
General Show is Busiest Day of the Year at White County’s 4-H Fair
The busiest day of the year in the world of White County 4-H began at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, at the White County Fairgrounds. Members brought in their general projects for conference-style judging. Members have worked a full year on everything from visual arts projects to photography to crops and woodworking. The public is welcome to come to the Floral Hall and see all the hard work towards the exhibits until Wednesday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m. [Read more...]
Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, and Rabbits at the 4-H Fair

Johanna Zieren and Martha Ann, her rabbit. Photo provided.
Late Monday afternoon, the Poultry and Rabbit 4-H Shows were held on the White County Fairgrounds. [Read more...]
Food and Clothing Show, Table Decorating and Food Challenge Mark Monday’s 4-H Fair Events
The Floral Hall was full of good smells on Monday, July 10, with 4-H food projects that were being judged. 4-H’ers were judged on looks, technique, display, and taste of their food. Clothing and Textile projects were also judged on Monday at the same time as the Food Show. Members were given the opportunity to construct a garment and model their clothing for the judge, or to make non-clothing projects such as pillows and or tote bags. [Read more...]