By Margie Anderson
4-H Program Coordinator
College scholarships were awarded at the annual Murray County 4-H Awards Celebration on November 5. Receiving a 4-H scholarship were Mason Whitehead, Slayton Shooting Stars 4-H Club; Jarred Jans & Justin Dierks, Bondin Belfast 4-H Club; and Regan Davis, Lakers 4-H Club.
“I Dare You” Leadership Awards went to Maggie Heezen, Cameron 4-H Club and Mckenna Samuelson, Slayton Shooting Stars 4-H Club.
Club secretaries and historians recognized for their contribution and hard work were: Danielle Hoekman and Dalton DeYonge, Chandler Hilltoppers 4-H Club; Abby Hamman, Prairie Hustlers 4-H Club; Aamon Naig, Karlie Heezen and Makayla Rhodes, Cameron 4-H Club.
The 2016-17 Outstanding Ambassador Award was presented to Rachel Siedschlag, Prairie Hustlers 4-H Club.
Over 60 members were recognized for their outstanding project work, leadership and citizenship skills, and commitment to the 4-H program.
Fifteen adult volunteers were honored for their commitment with a combined 125 years of leadership experience: Brenda Wehking, Crystal Reith, Tim and Shannon Rhodes, Alissa Wendland, Darcie Heezen, Sara and Todd Davis, Cody Van Eck, Jean Larson, Brenda Bose, Teresa Hamman, Brenda Whitehead, Eunice Boerboom and Dennis Opdahl.
Friend of 4-H Awards were presented to Tom Mesner and Margie Anderson. Margie has served as Murray County 4-H Program Coordinator for over 30 years and is planning to retire next June.
Dawn Mouw was honored with the 4-H Alumni Award.
Special thanks to host clubs Badger Lake, Fenton Friends and Lakers 4-H Clubs for planning and hosting this year’s celebration. Those attending the celebration also enjoyed pork chops-on-a-stick, corn dogs and delicious ice cream sundaes. In addition, many went home with door prizes.
