Monday, July 31, 2017 8:26 AM
Photo by Cindy Klepper.
Strong beef sales propelled the 2017 Huntington County 4-H Fair Auction to a better finish than last year’s event, with 4-H’ers pocketing $252,810 in premium money off a lot of 664 head of livestock at the sale, which was held Thursday, July 27, at the Huntington County Fairgrounds.
The 2016 auction saw a head of 675 generate $222,650 in premium dollars for 4-H’ers. That mark was topped by $30,160 at this year’s event, with $22,475 of that amount coming from beef receipts alone.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:22 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin
Cora Hill (left) is the recipient of the Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $500, presented Wednesday, July 26, at the Huntington County 4-H Fair. Presenting the scholarship is 4-H Youth Development Educator Rae Ann O’Neill.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:20 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin
Madison Wohlford (second from left) holds the Wayne Keller Leadership Award plaque presented to her Wednesday, July 26, during the Huntington County 4-H Fair. With her are members of the Keller family (from left) Penny Hibler, Wohlford, Brenda Conner and Jalee Bowers.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:19 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin
Four-H’er Jordyn Poulson (third from left) receives the Sarah Vlot Memorial 4-H Scholarship in the amount of $500 on Wednesday, July 26, at the Huntington County 4-H Fair. Presenting the scholarship are members of the Vlot family (from left), Cornell Vlot, Dana Vlot and Steven Vlot.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:15 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin
4-H’er Taylor Scher holds the Janell Marie Saunders Memorial 4-H Scholarship certificate in the amount of $1,000 presented to her Wednesday, July 26, at the Huntington County 4-H Fair. With her are members of the Saunders family (from left) Tiffany Saunders, Justin Saunders, Scher and Rick Saunders.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:12 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin
The Erie Band entertains during the Huntington County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 26, on the Heartland REMC Outdoor Stage at Hier’s Park. The band is led by Thaine Campbell.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:11 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.
Brianna Mason (right) receives the Huntington County 4-H Scholarship in the amount of $500 that she was awarded on Wednesday, July 26, during the Huntington County 4-H Fair. Presenting the scholarship is 4-H Youth Development Educator Rae Ann O’Neill.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:11 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin
Huntington County 4-H’er Alexandra Forsythe’s parents receive the $1,000 Ray Vanderspool Memorial 4-H Scholarship on her behalf during the awards and scholarship presentation program on Wednesday, July 26, at the Huntington County 4-H Fair. Pictured (from left) is Forsythe’s father, John Forsythe; Judy Frischman, representing the Vanderspool Scholarship committee; Forsythe’s mother, Cheryl Forsythe; and Huntington County 4-H Youth Development Educator Rae Ann O’Neill.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:10 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin
Jordyn Poulson (left) holds the Master Gardener 4-H Garden Scholarship in the amount of $250, presented to her Wednesday, July 26, at the Huntington County 4-H Fair. With her is Dave Miller (right), representing the Huntington County Master Gardeners.
Monday, July 31, 2017 8:01 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.
Jordyn Poulson (left) receives the Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $500 from 4-H Youth Development Educator Rae Ann O’Neill on Wednesday, July 26. Poulson received the scholarship during the 4-H awards and scholarship program held at the Huntington County 4-H Fair.
Monday, July 31, 2017 7:57 AM
Photo by Steve Clark.
David McMillan, 6, and his sheep both sport Superman attire during the Huntington County 4-H Fair Pet and Hobby Parade on Tuesday, July 25, in the Parkview Huntington Hospital Show Arena. The parade gave children an opportunity to don apparel that’s associated with fictional and nonfictional professions they’re fond of, as well as incorporate their animals in the act. Huntington County Farm Bureau Inc. sponsored the event.
Monday, July 31, 2017 7:56 AM
Photo by Rebecca Sandlin.
Four-H’er Larissa Johnson (right) receives the Tri Kappa Stephanie Pyle Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 on Wednesday, July 26, at the Huntington County 4-H Fair. With her is Tri Kappa member Kay Schwob presenting the scholarship.
Saturday, July 29, 2017 1:01 PM
The results of the 4-H open class adult exhibits have been announced.
They are:
Basic Crafts
Blue ribbons: Tiffany Saunders, best of show; Pam Fausz, Lori Mickely, Barbara Mills, Kathleen Rokoczy and Kathy Zeissig, all with honors; Janelle Brubaker, Sandra Fryer, Eve Millington and Richard Shenefield.
Black and White
Photography
Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:56 PM
Here are the complete results of the 2017 Huntington County 4-H Fair shooting sports education project:
Grade 3-5, Level 1
Brayden Kinsey, champion, blue ribbon.
Luke Runyan, reserve champion, blue ribbon.
Blue ribbons with merit: Reece Boxell and Ross Cuttriss.
Blue ribbons: Reece Boxell, Lillian Brumbaugh, Anna Clampitt, Jay Clampitt, Evan Kern, Jeremiah Roser and Brooke Wall.
Grade 6-8, Level 2
Justin Kinsey, champion, blue ribbon.
Lucas Trickle, reserve champion, blue ribbon.
Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:54 PM
The results of the 4-H veterinary science judging have been announced.
They are:
Grade 3-5, Level 1
Katelyn Bryant, champion, blue ribbon.
Dalton Husband, reserve champion, blue ribbon.
Blue ribbons: Piper Jennings and Madison Poulson.
Grade 6-8, Level 2
Jenna Poulson, champion, blue ribbon.
Matthew McMillan, reserve champion, blue ribbon.
Blue ribbons: Coltin Mounsey, Madeline Rubrake and Merisa Walter.
Grade 9-12, Level 3