“I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.” This pledge speaks to the four key tenets of the 4-H program, ultimately guiding its youthful members to self-sufficiency, responsibility, and grace. With snow-cone-stained lips, the audience gathered among the shaded bleachers of the Mount Vernon / Saltillo Young Farmer Pavilion Saturday, June 3, awaiting the start of the inaugural Franklin County 4-H Dog Show.

Bubble Day on the downtown plaza last Friday kicked off the series of fun activities and thought-provoking presentations presented in Summer Enrichment programs funded by the Friends of the Franklin County Library. Brett Roberts of Ft.