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2017 Logan County Farm Outlook Magazine
LINCOLN DAILY NEWS
summaries of the work. Extension has been a
truly rewarding career for me, where it has been
almost impossible to differentiate between work
and personal interest.
Fulton’s coworkers have enjoyed
working with him
Patty Huffer, Extension Program Coordinator
of 4-H Youth Development says, “John has
always been a great Extension Director to work
with. He is supportive of his staff members, a
good fiscal manager, and encourages teamwork.
He’s always had an easy going nature and been
level headed regardless of any sort of stressful
situation that has come to pass throughout the
years.”
Others also shared some of the best memories of
Fulton from over the years.
Huffer:
Best memories would include all the
years of working during Logan County Fair
Week and the 4-H Shows that take place during
that week. 4-H Nights at the Fair are especially
fun evenings and John has led those evenings
which allow us to ‘showcase 4-H’ and exhibit
our pride in the Logan County 4-H program.
Another co-worker said, “When I think of
John and being funny or silly would be when
sometimes we’d hit a slow point or need a brain
break, we’d play the “letter game” in the front
office. The game consists of picking a letter and
saying random words that begin with that letter
until you can’t think of anymore. John would
oftentimes somehow end up a part of the game
and try to stump us. More often than not, the
next day he would randomly walk in and say
a word that began with whatever the last letter
was.”
Fulton’s coworkers were also asked what were
his most significant contributions to the work at
the extension office.
Huffer:
One of [his] most significant
contributions was collaborating with the Lincoln
Community High School Building Trades
program to have the Logan County Extension
Office built on the northwest corner of the Logan
County Fairgrounds Fall 1999/Spring 2000. It
was a big move for us to come to a brand new
building situated in an ideal location on the
fairgrounds.
John has many strong connections throughout
the counties he has worked in, from Fair Boards,
to County Boards, to Ag Committees, John has
been influential in supporting and contributing to
all of these.
Huffer:
He has also received numerous National
and State awards such as multiple recognitions
for Outstanding Programs, Personal Column,
Newsletter, Website, and Distinguished Service
Award.
Huffer describes Fulton as someone who has
“a keen understanding of University of Illinois
Extension, is an esteemed leader, active team
member and a respected supervisor.”
Fulton has made a deep impact on Logan County
to be felt for years to come. He will undoubtedly
be missed at the extension office.