Tagged with: washington county
Posted on
07/19/2012
at 9:15 AM
Nancy Adrian grew up in Washington County as a 4-H member. Her long 4-H experience started as many do – she was first a 4-H member. She was active at the county level as a member of county council. She participated at many State Fair communication events and also State...
Posted on
08/19/2011
at 11:50 AM
When you add their years of service together, Gale Whitacre and Harold Wylie have been leaders of the Washington County Horse and Pony Club for 64 years. That is ironic when you learn between the two of them they only have one year of experience as 4-Hers themselves. During their...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 10:58 AM
Pat Greiner of Keota, Iowa has been actively involved with Washington County 4-H and Fair for 35 years. Growing up there were no 4-H clubs in Pat’s area so he wasn’t able to have the 4-H experience as a child, but as an adult he has been very actively involved....
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 12:12 PM
As a youth Donald “Donnie” Davison was not able to be in 4-H. It was during the war and times were tough. However, as a young man he was contacted by a lady to see if he would be a leader for a struggling 4-H club. That was the beginning...
Posted on
04/15/2011
at 11:09 AM
As a young girl growing up, Marie can remember several things she was taught while in 4-H. Marie started as a 4-H Club Leader in the sixties in Jackson Township in Washington County, which she continued for several years. She later became the photography project leader as the project became...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 11:18 AM
Robert L. Spenner, Sr. has been an active member of Washington County 4-H since 1945. He has been a member, club leader, chaperone, host family for the Japanese Exchange Program, served on the Extension Council and on the sheep committee for the fair. Robert was a member of the Cedar...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 11:52 AM
Elmer was a 4-H leader for 20 years. He received the Honorary 4-H Member award in 1974. He has eight children who have shown over 216 beef cattle, as well as sheep, chickens, rabbits, swine, and non-livestock projects. Twenty-one of his 22 grandchildren have shown in 4-H and are still...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 1:30 PM
In 1957, Mike was asked to be the secretary/treasurer of the Washington County Fair Board. He has continued to be active in the Washington County Fair for 48 years. After serving as secretary/treasurer, he became fair manager and continues to serve in that role. Mike has seen a lot of...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 10:42 AM
Washington County is proud to recognize Howard and Shirley for their many years of outstanding support and dedication to the county 4-H program. Howard’s Contributions: *4-H leader of the Limecreek Livewires for 48 years (was a member of the club from 12 years of age and was in the club...
Posted on
03/29/2011
at 11:13 AM
Gary Murphy served as an educator for 34 years: 7 years as a teacher and 27 years as an elementary school principal. He loves having fun with children. He helped plan annual reading reward days that included a petting zoo, a tent circus in the gymnasium, beach day, and carnivals....
Posted on
03/29/2011
at 10:38 AM
Esther Birney has been a long time supporter and volunteer for the 4-H program both in Washington County and on the state level. She was the leader of the Iowa Maidens 4-H Club for 12 years. Following her retirement as club leader, Esther continued her involvement with 4-H as superintendent...
