CENTERVILLE —
The Franklin Farmhands met on Dec. 16, 2012 for their Christmas Party and 4-H meeting at Adams Bowl in Centerville from 4-7 p.m.
Members enjoyed bowling and pizza provided by the club.
Members also brought in canned goods and other non perishable items to donate to the Lord’s Cupboard in Seymour.
After bowling a meeting was held. Some of the things discussed were beef weigh in that was held Dec. 15. Derby pig weigh- in will be held as well as the beef carcass contest.
The 4-H awards banquet will be held on Jan. 26 at the Church of the Nazarene in Moravia. The meat and drinks and a cake will be provided and everyone attending needs to bring a side dish to share.
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January 22, 2013
Franklin Farmhands Christmas party and December meeting minutes
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