By EIAN PRACHT
Smoky View 4-H Club reporter
The Smoky View 4-H Club had their club tour on July 18. The club tour is an annual event in which club members present some of their projects to their club.
During the tour, club member Marik Anderson presented a wreath that looked like an American flag, and Brynna Anderson showed dot art she made in the shape of a Christmas tree on a large piece of wood.
Emma Littich showed the club her chickens, two of whom were named Henrietta and Bertha. Eddie Littich presented a patty pan squash that he grew.
Acacia Pracht showed her Co2 car that looked like a dragon, and Maia Pracht talked about a mug rug coaster that she had woven. Eian Pracht shared a piece of cube-shaped modular origami with the club.
Karson Phil presented some salsa he made.
Krew Swisher talked to the club about his oatmeal butterscotch cookies.
Katelyn Griffin brought a painting, a bracelet, and some pickled and candied jalapenos that she presented. Wyatt Griffin presented some blackberry jam and a zucchini.
Remington Lofdahl made two drawings of his dad’s tractors that he presented; and Hensli Lofdahl showed her graduation dress, a baby toy, and her recycled dress (made from recycled materials), all of which she sewed.
Kayla Norberg presented a dot painting of a flower, and also showed a quilling flower art piece.
Ridge Johnson made a harvest basket that he showed to the club.
Kenzie Isaacson brought a sparkly piece of art of her cat that she showed to the rest of the club
On July 18, the Smoky View 4-H Club also had their July club meeting at the Salemsborg Fellowship Hall and at home. During the club meeting, members talked about their experiences at 4-H camp, Campference, and Discovery Days. Campference is a combination of a camp and a conference designed for older 4-H members.
Discovery Days is a 4-H event that is normally held on the K-State campus in Manhattan. This year, it was held virtually. During Discovery Days, 4-H members learn about different career choices and get to learn more about the careers they are interested in.
In other club news:
●The Tri-Rivers Fair is coming soon, at which 4-H members of the Smoky View 4-H Club will present their projects. The fair starts on July 31 and ends on August 7.
●On July 20, members of the Smoky View 4-H Club painted square boards with bright colors and designs for their float during the county fair parade.