May 18, 2021
LEWISTOWN, Ill. - 4-H is the youth education program of University of Illinois Extension. Through 4-H there are several local scholarships available.
These scholarships go to current Fulton County 4-H members who actively participate in 4-H events, and who have shown great accomplishments through 4-H. This year Fulton County 4-H presented scholarships to eight graduates from four area high schools.
Five scholarships were awarded from funds donated in memory of Hilda Rock, a long-time 4-H leader from the Cuba area, by her family. Receiving $500 each were Lydia Curless, Kendra Hartstirn, Max Johnson, Jenna Spangler, and Audrey Tarochione.
Max Johnson also received the Merle L. Jenkins Memorial Agricultural Scholarship of $150. Merle L. Jenkins, a 1939 graduate of the University of Illinois (B.S. Agriculture), was a long-time supporter of agriculture, youth, and education in Fulton County, including service on the Fulton County Fair Board and Lewistown School Board, a
The Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Program is excited to announce that they are accepting applications for the annual 4-H Senior Scholarship. This annual $500 com
Knox County 4-H youth excel at public speaking contest
WRITER: Jackie Spence, Publicity and Promotion Associate, Illinois Extension
Illinois Extension
GALESBURG Public speaking is an important life skill that lasts a lifetime. In 4-H youth are prepared to speak confidently by learning skills associated with being a good public speaker. Knox County 4-H members who participate in the county wide public speaking contest develop skills for communicating real-life issues to real audiences, learn how to organize and prepare a speech, develop speech delivery skills, learn to present themselves to an audience, and develop self-confidence.
This year the Knox County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held at the Knox Agri Center for youth enrolled in the public presentations 4-H project. All participants received a blue rating for their speeches and food demonstrations.
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It looks like the lemon shake-ups and livestock shows will return this year. Fair season in Illinois was nonexistent last year thanks to the coronavirus, but the local U of I Extension 4-H Program Coordinator says this year looks favorable and the kids in 4H will have a chance to compete.
Angie Abernathy tells The Big Z they have been advised to plan for in-person shows at the local county fairs.
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In a normal year Illinois will see 104 county fairs and two state fairs between June and the third week of September. The Madison County Fair will be held the final week of July.