Tagged with: lucas county
Posted on
07/24/2012
at 11:09 AM
Paul and Betty Umbenhower have contributed to the local 4-H program throughout their lives but more so after their children started in 4-H. During their children’s 4-H years they could be found helping with club functions and projects around the fairgrounds . For many years, Paul and Betty have supported...
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 1:31 PM
Bob and Colene Greubel have farmed all of their married life and also both have been bus drivers for 30 plus years for Melcher-Dallas schools. Bob was involved in 4-H in his youth and was an active member of the Chariton FFA Chapter throughout high school. He renewed his involvement...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 1:10 PM
Linda Coffman was a firm believer in what 4-H has to offer youth. She was very involved in the Lucas County 4-H program, helping not only her own children, but members of the club she was a leader of and the neighborhood children. Linda was a club leader from 1971...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 1:29 PM
Joe Miller was the County Extension Education Director in Lucas County for 15 years (1962-1977). Joe Miller promoted the 4-H program in Lucas County with exchange programs for members with other states and working with the livestock judging teams broadening their knowledge and experience by taking them with him to...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 10:20 AM
Roy and Louise were former 4-H members themselves, who gave back to the program in Lucas County. For over 30 years, they volunteered in the Horse Department. They were committed to helping 4-H’ers have the same competitive edge as everyone else as they exhibited their horse(s). They conducted horse clinics...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 1:20 PM
Gert has been such a positive and powerful influence throughout the years to so many youth. She has dedicated her life to helping and teaching others and it shows by the many lives she has touched. We appreciate her dedication and believe she is an inspiration to all of us....
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 1:01 PM
Eva Decker is a 30 year member of the Lucas County Fair. Not only has she helped her children and grandchildren with many fair projects, she also was the food stand director for 15 years. She served on the 4-H and Youth Committee for over 6 years. In 2003, she...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 2:28 PM
Don McFarland and his wife Marge have been active in Lucas County 4-H since the early 1940’s. Don started out as a 4-H member in 1941. He showed primarily beef. After returning from World War II and marrying his wife Marge, Don became Don Willis’ co-leader in 1953 of the...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 11:22 AM
Harry Robison was a club leader of the Derby Blue Ribbon Winners 4-H club in Lucas County. This is one of the oldest 4-H clubs in the county, which Harry was a member of himself. Harry was a big supporter of 4-H and very involved in the sheep project. He...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 1:55 PM
Twyla Evans, 4-H alumni, has been a 4-H leader for 10 years and a member of the 4-H Youth Committee for 14 years. She has gone above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to being a volunteer in Lucas County. Twyla is also the hub of her...
