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CAP hosts bubbles in park

Preparations for potential flooding along the levee system was the main topic of discussion at a recent Ray County Commissioner meeting. The current conditions of the levees were addressed.

Olde Tyme 4-H Club in Lawson meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at the VFW Building in Lawson. We have had a busy year of service projects. We received an FCS Grant in 2023 that we matched funds with to purchase materials to rebuild the Ray County Archery targets.

The Richmond FFA achieved great success in the 2023-2024 school year. Our members earned top awards in the Missouri FFA Association and National FFA Organization.

Orrick FFA Chapter consists of approximately fifty student members. Orrick FFA members participate in many activities throughout the year ranging from our Community FFA breakfast held during FFA week to attending National FFA convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Lawson 4-H Club was organized in 1945 by James A. Smith, a longtime Lawson resident.

Millville 4-H Club is currently led by Shari Renfro and meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the Millville United Methodist Church. The club has 23 current members who are involved in a wide array of projects.

Lead by Gwen Gilbow and Assisted by Karen Hamm Meets second Thursday of the month at the 4-H/FFA Building at Ray County Fairgrounds..

Dallas Hurst Dallas Hurst of Richmond, MO is an active member of the Millville 4-H club. He has been a member for five years.

The Ray County 4-H Council meets quarterly at the county extension office. Each club has the opportunity to have two voting members and two voting adults representing their club at each meeting. It is recommended that each club choose members and adults to represent their club for a full 4-H year.