Brorson Farmhands Named 4-H Club of the Year.
By Wade Whiteman
MSU Extension Agent-Richland County
The Brorson Farmhands were named 4-H Club of the Year during the Richland County 4-H Awards and Achievement Day held at Westside School in Sidney. The annual event was hosted by the Richland Rockets 4-H Club.
Quilts & More was the recipient of the Friend of 4-H Award, presented annually to an individual or business in recognition of outstanding service to the local 4-H program. Without the support of businesses and individuals of Richland County and the surrounding area, 4-H would not be the great program that it is.
Achievement Day serves as an event to highlight the accomplishments of those involved in the local 4-H program. There are a number of special awards presented to both members and leaders for their hard work throughout the year.
Members receiving a plaque recognizing 10 years of membership were, Alexis Buxbaum, Cole Johnson, Katelyn Koch, Sara McMillen, Nena Panasuk, Julie Ries, Tara Turnbull, Amanda VanEvery, John VanEvery and Lacie Whitford. For 7 years of membership, members receive an engraved pen for their years of investment in 4-H. They include BreAnne Buxbaum, McKenzie Carda, Kaylie Davidson, Rihana Davidson, Clayton Eskridge, Brennan Gorder, Levi Helmuth, Ben Johnson, Wacey McMillen, Micheal Miller, Brian Redman, Jamie Rosaaen, Janelle Rosaaen and Damian Tombre.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Ag Committee sponsors the trophies for the Jr. Members. Receiving the trophies this year were: Scot Haverkamp - Top Jr. Boy Demonstrator, Meghan Haverkamp - Top Jr. Girl Demonstrator, Wade McMillen - Top Crown Demonstrator, Carl Redman - Top Jr. Public Speaker, Nettie Johnson- Jr. Fashion Revue Winner, Emily Schaff - Top Jr. Horse Judge, Hanna Jepsen - Top Jr. Beef Judge, Wyatt Handy - Top Jr. Sheep Judge, Jaycee Searer - Top Jr. Swine Judge, and Wyatt Handy - Top Overall Judge.
Without the outstanding group of leaders in the 4-H program, many activities would not be possible. Many of these leaders give up weekends and personal time to make opportunities possible for the youth in the program. Receiving the award of the Silver Clover for 5 years of service were Lisa Gorder, Pam Henson and Gene Koch. Receiving the award of the Gold Clover for 10 years of service were Carolyn Buxbaum, Carolyn Koch, Charlene Netzer, Patti Searer, Randy Searer and Kelly Vaira.
In past years the horse program have lost leaders. In their memory awards have been set up. The Barbie Kittleson Award was presented to Joyce Wick and the Marla Zingg Award went to Nettie Johnson. The Rookie of the Year went to Ryder Rice for an outstanding first year. The Silver Spur Award was presented to an individual who has supported the horse program. This years recipient was Waynette Molloy.
Every year 4-H clubs have window displays in our community and the surrounding communities to celebrate National 4-H Week. The Award for Best Window Display went to the Three Buttes 4-H Club.
The Carcass Champion’s Award go to the top beef, lamb and hog carcasses. This years winner are Emmitt Johnson for his beef, Rachel Oliver for her lamb and Jaycee Searer for her hog.
Achievement Day is a time to award members for their outstanding work over the past year. Hopefully this year’s success will lead to greater achievement in the up coming year. Congratulations on a super year!! For more pictures of the event log onto http://www.richland.org/extension/4-h
