Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club members gather at the Melvern City Park after a recent club meeting, front from left, Amelia Arb, Gradey McNally, Levi Arb, Gentry McNally, Ellie Sowers, back, Allie Reeser, Braelyn McNally, Justin Brinkley, Natalie Green, Aubrie Edington, Chelsea Green, and Tara Green.
By Bella Reeser
Club Reporter
The March meeting of the Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club was held March 17, 2019, at the Melvern Community Center, and was called to order at 5 p.m. by President Tara Green. The club began their meeting with The Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge led by Amelia Arb.
Secretary Allie Reeser called roll; members and parents answered with their favorite drink; there were 11 members and six adults present. Allie then read the minutes from the last meeting; they were approved as read.
Treasurer Ellie Sowers read the treasurer’s report; it was approved as read. Reporter Bella Reeser stated she had submitted three articles to the newspaper since the last meeting. Historian Amelia Arb read an article to the club. Justin Brinkley gave a report from the council meeting, stating the 4H Insurance Policy.
In leaders report, leader Caleb McNally congratulated members in their hard work at district and regional club days. He also reminded members that 4-H camp enrollment would begin April 1.
In new business, members were reminded the Melvern Easter Egg Hunt would be coming up. Amelia Arb made a motion, which was seconded, that the Melvern Jr. Highline 4-H Club would host the Melvern Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. April 21, at Melvern City Park.
While deals on processed foods like soda, boxed meals, chips, sugary cereal and fruit snacks may seem to be your answer on how to spend your food dollars, eating well on a budget is easier than you think. Besides, a lifetime of buying cheap, highly processed and not-so-healthy foods will likely backfire on your health. Developing a chronic health condition such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure is often related to poor food choices. In the long run, you will end up spending far more money on treating your chronic health condition (doctor visits, medications, hospitalizations) than you would have if you chose healthy foods more often.
The City of Osage City is accepting applications for a Sanitation Department Refuse Collector. Duties include manual work associated with trash collection. This position involves both light and very heavy labor. Salary will be commensurate with individuals qualifications and experience. The City of Osage City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications may be made at or mailed to Osage City Hall, 201 South 5th St., P.O. Box 250, Osage City, Kansas, 66523, by 5:00 p.m. on March 22, 2019. The application can be found on 
