The day was marked by local leaders as a great success, raising
funds through a “donation only” meal, and a large silent auction to
benefit Logan County 4-Hers, Clubs, and 4-H activities.
The donation only meal makes the event an affordable activity for
families. No one questions the amount placed in the large container
at the front door, so even families on a tight budget can come out,
enjoy a good meal and a great time together as a family.
The event is also a great place for friends to gather, enjoy a meal,
and spent time chatting around the table over a delicious dessert.
In addition to the meal, a large silent auction was set up in the
center of the room. Items from the auction were donated by
supporters of 4-H and included some remarkable offerings.
The day is also a day of recognition for 4-H members and clubs.
Throughout the day, from time to time, members would be called to
the stage area where they were recognized.
The following information has been provided by Patty Huffer, Logan
County Extension:
Logan County 4-H recently held their Recognition Event to honor
achievement by local 4-H members during the 2015-2016 4-H year.
Some 4-H'ers are chosen each year as top award winners and are
selected based on outstanding work, quantity, quality, years,
citizenship, leadership, participation, skill acquisition and
growth. These are given in two age categories: 11 - 13 years of age
and 14 - 19 years of age.
Local award sponsors include Atlanta Ag 4-H Club, Mike Booher,
Brandt Consolidated, Farm Credit Illinois, Hollanders 4-H Club,
Middletown 4-H’ers, Ed & Carlene Carter Family, State Bank of
Lincoln and Scott & Kelly Tucker Family.
A Blue Award is given to a 4-H'er deserving of repeat recognition in
a category.
The top award winners for 2016 are as follows:
Outstanding Awards
14 Years & Older TOP Award Winners:
Katlyn Helton
Katie Lynn
Molly Schempp
Clayton Skelton
Grace Skelton
Reagen Tibbs
Alyssa Zimmer
11 -13 Year Old Awards:
Achievement
Top Winner - Sarah Starasta, Lincoln
Animal Science
Top Winner – Roux Starr, Lincoln
Blue – Will Stambaugh, Beason; Sarah Starasta, Lincoln
Community Involvement & Global Awareness
Top Winner – Miranda Nelson, Middletown
Engineering & Technology
Top Winner – Dylan Hembrough, Sherman
Blue – Will Stambaugh, Beason; Roux Starr, Lincoln
Environment/Natural Resources
Top Winner – Sarah Starasta, Lincoln
Blue – Will Stambaugh, Beason; Roux Starr, Lincoln
Food, Nutrition & Health
Top Winner – Roux Starr, Lincoln
Blue - Miranda Nelson, Middletown
Home & Family
Blue – Cavit Schempp, Atlanta;
Blue - Sarah Starasta, Lincoln
Personal Development
Top Winner – Cavit Schempp, Atlanta
Plant & Soil Science
Top Winner – Ruthie Ruhl, Mount Pulaski
Blue – William Stambaugh, Lincoln
8-10 Years Old – “Recognition for submitting 4-H Records”
Clay Aylesworth,
Jamie Carlock,
Winton Carlock,
Aiden Crane,
Brady Crane,
Joseph Dahmm,
Ryan Fruge,
Klarissa Helton,
Jacob Lawrence,
Joessa McGinnis,
Kolton McGinnis,
David Morrow,
Kristy Morrow,
Reed Naughton,
Hayley Overbey,
McKayla Overbey,
Joseph Parr,
Sydney Ramlow,
David Ruhl,
Sophia Schneider,
Ethan Simonton,
Cadence Skelton,
Landon Smith,
Stephen Starasta,
Alex Steffens,
Brenden Wurth
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11-13 Years Old – “Recognition for submitting 4-H Records”
Caroline Ahrends,
Mary Carlock,
Devyn Fry,
Dylan Hembrough,
Ariana Hinkle,
McKenzie McIntosh,
Rachel Morrow,
Miranda Nelson,
Rhett Pharis,
Murphy Roate,
Ruthie Ruhl,
Cavit Schempp,
William Simonton,
Kathryn Slack,
Krystina Slack,
Will Stambaugh,
Roux Starr,
Sarah Starasta,
Charlotte Toohill,
Aden Wurth
14-19 Years Old – “Recognition for submitting 4-H Records”
Wil Buse,
Shelby Harrison,
Katlyn Helton,
Dawn Irwin,
Sarah Irwin,
Jayden Lawrence,
Katie Lynn,
Emma Mammen,
Alice Roate,
Clayton Skelton,
Grace Skelton,
Abi Steffens,
Reagen Tibbs,
Alyssa Zimmer
Club Awards
Club Standards of Excellence
Atlanta Ag,
Atlanta T&C,
Beason Ag,
Chester 4-H,
Cloverdale 4-H,
Middletown 4-Hers,
The Pioneers
4-H Club Pledge Award “Head” – Hollanders 4-H & The Pioneers
4-H Club Pledge Award “Heart” – The Pioneers & Middletown 4-H’ers
4-H Club Pledge Award “Hands” – Middletown 4-H’ers & Cloverdale 4-H
4-H Club Pledge Award “Health” – Wide-A-Waker 4-H & Atlanta Ag
Illinois Holstein–Friesian Association Award
Dawn Irwin & Sarah Irwin
4-H Hall of Fame from Illinois 4-H Foundation
Rick & Gail Zimmer
4-H Alumni Award Medals/Illinois 4-H Foundation - presented to
individuals who have achieved success in their professional and/or personal
lives. This year presented to individuals who have been instrumental in
organizing a Logan County 4-H Alumni Group.
Rick Zimmer
Gail Zimmer
The full Achievement Award booklet can be found on our website at
http://web.extension.
illinois.edu/lms/logan4h/ or contact the Logan County 4-H Office at
980 N. Postville Dr., Lincoln, IL 62656 or call (217) 732-8289.
[Nila Smith with
information added by Logan County 4-H] |