Hayward's 4-H Work Remembered
The Glen Hayward Arena at the fairgrounds was named on July 21, 1982, during the Clover Revue, with a new 4-H honor tied to fair participation leadership and record-keeping. A five member committee selects the winner for a plaque and separate recognition at 4-H Achievement Night. Photos showcase farm life themed images including a polar bear, a kitten, and a flamingo captured by local 4-H youth.
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Fair Board
Fairgrounds
Glen Hayward
Fairboard
Mr. Haywards
4-H
Tracy Shuck
Topeka
Gage Park
Bill Rodgers
Franklin County Fair
Terri Montagomery
Topeka Zoo
Pomona Pioneers Club Recaps Busy 4-H Year
The Pomona Pioneers 4-H club highlights a productive year with four members attending Rock Springs Ranch in Junction City, touring homes to view projects, and supporting County events. The group won Grand Champion at the fair booth and continued with tours to the Old Depot Museum and Expo. New officers were elected in September as the club looks ahead.
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Pomona
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Old Depot Museum
Family Tradition By Laura Devore Trail Blazers
The Lancaster family from Franklin County spans generations in 4-H and Trail Blazers. Jim and Virginia led and supported clubs. Sons Tim and Trent joined as long term members, earning Key Awards and serving as leaders, with extensive projects in sheep woodworking and garden crops.
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Jim Lancaster
Jim
Virginia
Tim
Trent
Franklin County Fair Board
Franklin County
Washington, D.C
Lancasters
LABC
Japan
Stengthen Trail Blazers Club
A Tribute To A 4 H Leader Of 21 Years
A tribute honors Mary McClure for 21 years with Acorn Rustlers 4 H Club including 18 years as Community Leader. The piece notes 252 meetings 131 county championships and growth from 12 to 45 members while praising her dedication, guidance, and friendship.
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Karen Williams
Acorn Rustlers
Acorn
Franklin County
Mary McClure
Kelly Williams
Mary
Square Dancing Keeps T&C Moving Days of Club Work
The county square dance club shows dedication with many adults guiding the group. Members practice intensely, balancing hard work with moments of fun and pride in improved dancing. Performances evoke relief, crowd appreciation, and a shared sense of giving time to better a skill.
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Hayward
Jo Ellen Arnold
AED
Omn
Toner
Steve Schleicher
Vera Reed
Tim Rossman
John Gibson
Melissa Hoyt
Janet
Laura Devore
Trail Blazers
Kences
the Lancasters
Jim, Ginny, Tim and
T&c
Lisa Bailey
Town and Country Reporter
Olmsted Electric
S. Main
Ottawa
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