“New Uses for Old Mason Jars” was the lesson topic when the Hennessey Farmerettes met Oct. 8 at the United Methodist Church. Lily Rourke shared creative ways to reuse jars, including painted storage containers, pincushion tops and containers for food gifts. She also discussed using Mason jars as candleholders.
Before the meeting, members assembled 20 monster craft kits for the Public Library Reading Program. Each kit included a toilet paper roll and decorations for creating a Halloween monster.
President Paula Nicholson opened the meeting. Jamie Akenhead led the flag salute, Pansy Wheeler read the minutes, and Marge Patocka gave the treasurer’s report.
A main topic of discussion was the collection of donations for the Veterans Hospital in Oklahoma City. Members brought more than 300 items, including toiletries, books, pens, game magazines, a CD player and blankets. Cimarron Electric also contributed a generous donation of items. Mary Curry will deliver three large boxes to the veterans clinic in Enid, which will transport them to Oklahoma City.
Members reviewed plans to host the County OHCE Council the following week with the theme “Plant Parenthood.” Dot Miller discussed decorations, and Akenhead confirmed plans for refreshments. Reports were also shared about the County Health Exercise Class and the County Baby Shower.
Kathy Patocka reminded members that it is time to get their flu shots. The group also discussed Reality Dollar Check, a county-sponsored program for high school sophomores and seniors scheduled for Oct. 21 and 22. Nicholson reported on the county fair superintendents’ meeting and proposed changes.
Kathy Patocka will host the November meeting, and Nicholson will present the lesson “Food Gift Mixes.” Members also discussed plans for their December activity.
Cheryl McClendon served cake and ice cream, assisted by DeDee Krueger.
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