DID YOU NOTICE?

This year we had a change in one of our activities. For several years now’ our faithful workers have stated it was just too hot to work in the Bargains Galore on 64. It was decided that this year, (2007), we would not participate but would try having a yard sale in cooperation with the Fun on 71 yard sale.

Not too many people came by and purchased items from us but we collected a little over $100. It was a lot of work for four people but they were willing to help out. Then they had to hurry home, collect their auction items and then rush to the Community Building to get those items numbered and ready for the auction.

It would be nice to see new faces at these events since they are community activities and the only means of collecting monies for the upkeep of the Community Building.

Calling all Firemen!

The Firemen Appreciation night will be forthcoming. Firemen, keep looking so you don't miss a good meal in honor of you guys and gals who serve us in a volunteer position is our local fire department.

Chili Supper

The February Chili Supper was a big success as usual. There were plenty of Chili pots with all the usual trimmings, potato salad, and other good things that goes with chili. The usual good desserts were present along with lots of drinks.

If you missed this event, remember us next February. Come and meet new and old friends and neighbors. We may even have a surprise or two.

ROCKY TOP 4-H CLUB

Members of the Rocky Top 4-H Club have been busy. Most everybody has turned in their record books and have been Judged. We have several members who have joined a Livestock Judging Team started by Nickie Taul, our 4-H Agent. They have been to two Judging Competitions. The last one was in Fayetteville at the Washington County Fair grounds. Our club won first in the 4-H teams. The members from our club are Miranda Creel, Cody Wise and Lillian Beasley and Dalton Hall.

At our April meeting we had Jay Schneider from Lake Fort Smith State Park come and he presented us with a slide show of the new park. They have several programs going on and tours available. So if you get a chance go to the new park and enjoy yourself. Its suppose to be up and going for Memorial weekend.

We had several members participate in our County O'Rama. Members participating were: Cody Wise, Annie and Maddie and Lillian Beasley, Dillon and Dalton Hall, Miranda Creel and Samantha Riggs, Rylli Hammond. They competed in bb-gun, bicycle, seed I.D., Livestock skills, bait casting. public speaking, modeling, fashion revue and vocal.

For info on joining 4-H call Luann Wise @ 479-217-0280 or Nickie Taul @ the Crawford County Extension Office @ 479-474-5286

Info, please…

…In the past, some of you said you would like to have an Old Fashioned Christmas, like you remember when you were young. Now it’s your turn to write to us and let us know your ideas. Please tell us about the tree decorations, kind of food, you remember, maybe the toys or gifts you would receive. Just any ideas would certainly be appreciated.

Also, if you have an idea for a community activity, please give us your ideas as well as idea for fund raisers.

Write to:
Turner Community Development Board
P.O. Box 362
Mountainburg, 72946

or e-mail
Richard Mirus at wonderfulrs@windstream.net
Beverly Patterson at bpatterson2@alltel.net

Seeing White

I am sure you noticed that some of the woodwork inside the building has been painted. Jim and Dianne Parker, Beverly Patterson, Dale Watkins, Richard Mirus, Wesley Riggs, and Jeanette Gibbs volunteered paint.

Later painted trim was installed by Max Donahue and Travis Steels.

Thanks to all for your involvement.

ROCKY TOP 4-H CLUB

Rocky Top 4-H Club has had a busy past year and we are up and running with a busy 2008. This year is a special time for 4-H. This year we are celebrating something special. It is the Arkansas 4-H Centennial 1908-2008 "Honoring the Past - Celebrating the Future". So we will be out all year promoting 4-H. And we are still looking for anyone who was a 4-H member or was a 4-H Volunteer Leader to please contact me. So far I have just had Jeanette Gibbs call me. We would love to have you come as a guest speaker to one of our 4-H meetings and share some of your experiences with us that you had in 4-H. My phone number is 217-0280.

Our Beginner and Intermediate and Advanced 4-H Members have turned in their 4-H Record Journals for the past year. Members who has turned in a Record Book Journal were: Madison Shepherd, Dalton Hall, Cody Wise, Jerrie & Jeannie Bryant, Miranda Creel, Will & Seren Deputy and Lillian Beasley and Bri-Ellen Millsap. Members who won in the County level with their Record Book Journals were: Lillian Beasley, Will & Seren Deputy, Jerrie & Jennie Bryant, Cody Wise and Dalton Hall. These are going on for District and possibly State Competition. These Record Book Journals are very important for these kids. They are eligible to possibly win a Scholarship and these Journals are great for them to use as Resume's as they get older.

Our Cloverbuds are working on their Record Book Journals and are turning them in February to be judged.

At our last meeting the kids participated in fun activities that helped them learn the importance of working together as a team by doing some "Team Skills".

We have several of our kids who have been practicing Animal Judging and Livestock Skills and will be going to Fayettville Jan. 26th to the Pauline Whitaker Arena to compete up there. Members going are Seren & Will Deputy, Cody Wise, Jennie & Jerrie Bryant and Beth Rippee. Will get back with you and let you know how they did and who our Cloverbuds are that turned in Record Book Journals.

If interested in joining 4-H call me or the Crawford County Extension Office at 479-474-5286