Dublin Hill – Lucas Marquez, Reporter
Dublin Hill 4-H Club met on October 8th at the Bridgeville Fire Hall. Before the meeting began, several members made a pumpkin candy jar to be entered in the State Fair. During the meeting the officers talked about upcoming events such as the Pumpkin Contest, Card Party for Heroes, and Dublin Hill Family Night. Awards were given out to those who were not able to attend the Achievement Banquet. After the meeting was adjourned, we participated in a food activity, where we made apple ring donuts. The next meeting will occur on November 13th.
Hollymount 4-H Club – Cody Kuhlman, Reporter
The Hollymount 4-H club meet on October 9, 2025. This was the second meeting for us. The pledges were led by Zoey for the American and Caroline for the 4-H. All the reports were discussed and approved. We started our meeting with old business. One of the old business topics was our photo shoot through historical downtown Lewes. We were privileged to have run into one of the volunteers with the Lewes historical society. Mr. Terry Mansberger was nice to take us through the Tavern and provide information about some of the buildings. We also went over Achievement banquet and Animal Science Day. We cleaned our adopted beach at the Cape Henlopen State Park. The club went over the details of the pumpkin contest also. For the new business Mrs. West explained the change in the International Foods and plans for the upcoming months activities. Our meeting was concluded with an activity for Meal on Wheels. We made paper pumpkins for food trays. November 6, 2025, is our next meeting.
Seaford Blue Jays- Paloma Rolph, Reporter
The Seaford Blue Jays 4-H Club had an art themed installation ceremony.
Club officers for 2025-2026: President Zipporah Rolph
Vice President Sophia Pauze
Immediate Past President Caydance Means
Treasurer Claire Pauze
Secretary Embrey Means
Reporter Paloma Rolph
President Zipporah discussed old business including the coastal clean-up event. Club members Hallie, Caydance and Embrey gave a report on the event. Upcoming events were reviewed including the Pumpkin contest, Fall Retreat, International Foods, and Card Party for Heroes. The Means family provided a healthy snack of pumpkin applesauce, water and Chex mix, and led a Halloween craft (ghost canvas).
Sussex 4-H Jr Council – Ella Marquez, Reporter
On Monday, October 6th, the Sussex County Jr. Council discussed old business, including the Achievement Banquet and Coastal Cleanup. During the meeting, ideas were shared for the Junior Council Holiday Party, and we talked about upcoming events such as the Officer Training Workshop, Card Party for Heroes, and International Foods. Once the meeting was adjourned, we assembled over 50 Birthday Bundles as a community service activity for Addison’s Diamond Clover project. The bundles have birthday decorations and cake mix to help families make their child’s day feel special during a time of need. To end the night, we enjoyed drinks and snacks. Jr. Council will meet again on November 4th at 7 pm.
Lord Baltimore Helping Hands – Addie Sours, Reporter
We did a lot of fun things at this meeting. First, we played an icebreaker called Wagon Wheel where we got to know each other a little bit better since our club continues to grow. We had 2 new members, Addy and Tylah, join us this month. Anthony, Grace and Ruby shared the awards they had received at the Awards Banquet, and Ms. Kathy gave the Cloverbuds their certificates and pins. Then Ruby and Ms. Kathy went over all the exciting events and deadlines coming up. Madi then demonstrated her compound bow and arrow and talked about archery. Ms. Jennifer then helped us make an edible aquifer using a straw, Sprite, chocolate chips, ice cream, sprinkles, and food coloring. It was a tasty STEAM activity showing us how contamination sifts through the layers of soil. When we finished with that activity, we began our craft – string art in the form of a 4-leaf clover. We needed nails, a hammer, and green string. Before we left, we got a frisbee from Ms. Kathy and the food supplies for our taco meal for the Shepherd’s Office to make at home and return before the 1st Wed of next month.
