Sunday 4-H Fundraiser brings opportunities for good food and friendly reunions

 

[April 04, 2023] 

Logan County 4-H members enjoyed a large turnout for the annual 4-H Meal and silent auction fundraiser on Sunday. The ballroom at the Lincoln Knights of Columbus was abuzz most of the more than two hours that the event was held.

Large numbers of guests shuffled through the line to receive a plate heaping full of excellent food prepared by Nuthatch Hill BBQ, including whole hog roasted pork, twice baked mashed potatoes, green beans and a corn muffin. A large variety of desserts brought in by 4-H members, parents and alumni topped off the meal.

The silent auction items were plentiful and garnering a lot of attention from guests as items with a wide variety of cash values attracted bids from a few dollars to several dollars. All the auction items were donated by local businesses and also there were baskets and items given to the auction by 4-H clubs and various friends of 4-H.

Throughout the event recognitions of the various clubs in Logan County as well as individual 4-H members were announced on the state at the north end of the ballroom.

Included in the program was a special recognition for the 2022 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee Patty Huffer. After 29 years of service to Logan County Extension and Logan County 4-H Huffer retired from the local office in 2021.

At the many tables with guests seated and enjoying a good meal, the laughter and joy of getting out and spending time with friends old and new just added to the value of the day.

In Logan County 4-H is a huge part of youth development and education. The events held throughout the year including many 4-H meetings, youth activities, and of course fair, would not all be possible without the support of the community. Fundraisers such as the one held on Sunday will assist the local 4-H Foundation in funding projects and special activities for area youth.

[Nila Smith]