Denim & Dust 4-H Club

On December 3rd and 4th the Denim & Dust 4-H Club   participated in two parades which were in Martinsburg and Inwood. Club members took part in decorating our float with garland, stockings, lights, glitter spray, 4-H signs, a Christmas tree with homemade ornaments, wrapped packages, fake snow, stars and hay bales covered with red sheets for sitting. During the parades club members sang camp songs and Christmas songs and handed out candy to the crowd at both parades. As part of our attire, we wore light-up Rudolph noses and our new club shirts. Our club is growing as a FAMILY through all of our projects we are accomplishing. New members are welcome. Submitted By Brianna Lilly - Reporter/Historian

4H Club Has Christmas Spirit!

The Greensburg Go-Getters 4-H club went to the Martinsburg Mall for their annual Salvation Army stocking stuffing event. This event benefits children in the local community. Each 4-H member went shopping and then filled a stocking.  All together 30 stockings were stuffed.  The following 4-Hers participated in this event: Kelsie Greenfield, Arianna Cunningham, Kyle Cunningham, Autumn Funkhouser, Dennis Funkhouser, Emily Keefer, Roger Reed, Jared Shackelford, Jasmine Miller, Keegan Miller, Corbin Saville, Desirae Reed, Kelton Werner, Zane Werner, and Patrick Talbot. The club also held their annual Christmas party this month at Shepherd University. The club members enjoyed bowling and billiards while snacking on many wonderful desserts.  Instead of doing a gift exchange, club members agreed to bring one unopened gift for Toys for Tots. This will help benefit the local community for the young children whose parents are unable to afford Christmas gifts. The turnout was great, a lot of gifts were collected, and everyone had a great time. Submitted by:  Autumn Funkhouser, Club Reporter

The Scrabble Scramblers 4-H club met on December 12th at 7 pm in Wesley Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Dalton Yeager. New business; the club donated $85.00 to Warm the Children, a large bin was filled with non-perishable food items for C-CAPP (this is an on-going food drive), new 4-H calendars were handed out, each member received a new “Go Green” 4-H bag. The next meeting will be January 9th with Briana Sine’s grandfather as guest speaker, focusing on his years in 4-H as a child. The meeting was adjourned, each member received a small Christmas treat bag, and delicious Christmas refreshments were enjoyed.

Tuscarora Indians

The Tuscarora Indians 4-H Club met at Elmcroft Nursing Home on December 6, 2011 to spread Christmas cheer to all of the residents.  They performed various talents, such as singing, instrument playing, and poem and scripture reading.  There was also some group singing.  There was not a Scrooge in sight as the members and residents celebrated the glorious and joyful Christmas season.  After the showcase of talents, members served refreshments to the residents and enjoyed the tasty treats themselves.

Even though receiving gifts is fun and exciting, the joy of giving to others less fortunate than one’s self is so much greater.            There are other ways the club served the community, too.  A member of the club has organized a knitting group, which knits hats and scarves for those in need during the coldest, most brutal time of the year.  Members also donated gifts for a local men’s shelter and were delivered before Christmas.

The Tuscarora Indians 4-H Club experienced the merry spirit of Christmas and giving to others in need this holiday season.  With a little determination and a cheerful attitude, you can make a difference in your community, as well! ~ Emily Lehr

 On January 3^rd 2012, the Tuscarora Indians 4-H club held a meeting at Shepherd College for some good exercise and fun. The meeting lasted from 6 to 8.There was a total of 85 people attending. Refreshments and pizza were eaten by the members and their family. Members of the club bowled and played pool and overall had a great time.
Submitted by Emily Nadenbousch, Reporter

Mt. Airy Winners

The Mt. Airy Winners 4-H club has been very busy during the months of November and December. On November 12, club members picked up trash and tires along Winebrenner Road. Refreshments were provided by the Daniel family. On December 4, the club held its annual Christmas dinner and party. It was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Butler. Members enjoyed good food & fellowship and played the thieves Christmas game. Additionally, club members donated toys for Toys-For-Tots. On Dec. 13, the club wrapped gifts at the Martinsburg Mall for the Children's Home Society of WV. Members were very busy wrapping during the three hours we worked at the booth. This is one of the many community service projects the club participates in. Submitted by Ryan Snyder, 4-H Reporter