Tagged with: sioux county
Posted on
07/24/2012
at 11:05 AM
“It’s all about the kids.” For those of us who work and volunteer within the 4-H organization, those are familiar words. For Terry Hooyer, those words are a lifestyle. Since 1972 Terry has volunteered his time, money, animals, expertise, advice, help, and more to the 4-H program, more specifically, to...
Posted on
08/19/2011
at 12:21 PM
Many things in 4-H have changed -- livestock numbers have shifted, buildings and volunteers have come and gone, 4-H’ers have grown-up, gone, and come back, but one face has been a constant at the Sioux County Youth Fair, Harlan Lammers. Serving as a swine superintendent for 33 years, Harlan is...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 11:41 AM
People who benefited by membership in the 4-H program often continue to be involved long past their senior year in high school. They encourage their children’s involvement in the program and give of their time to see the program continues to be strong. Harlan and Phyllis De Haan are two...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 12:39 PM
Shane and Connie Kirschten can testify that 4-H is a family experience. Connie served as the leader of the Valley Volunteers 4-H club for nine years and on the 4-H Awards Committee for the past three years. She has dedicated many hours of time, talent and efforts to 4-H in...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 11:27 AM
Fred has been an invaluable resource to 4-H in Sioux County for more than 20 years. The active role he has played on the local Extension Council, as well as on the IACEC Board has influenced 4-H programming in Sioux County and beyond. He is a strong supporter of leadership...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 12:36 PM
Ginny Verdoorn proudly served the Sioux County 4-H Program as the Sioux County Office Assistant for more than 30 years. During that time, she saw many changes in the program and supported staff on the implementation of each of these changes, including the transition from ‘girls’ and ‘boys’ 4-H clubs...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 2:58 PM
The Sioux County Extension Office recognizes Marcia Mulder as one of the outstanding 4-H’ers from Sioux County. Marcia earns this distinction for her lifelong commitment to 4-H. Her family was one of the founding families of 4-H in Sioux County in the 1920’s. Marcia grew up in 4-H and has...
