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Kiowa County 4-H Exhibit Day Recap

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Krystal Eikenberg

On the first Monday of August, Kiowa County 4-H members go through a rollercoaster of emotions - from nervousness to pure relief. This special day is the grand finale, where all their hard work pays off. Members involved in various projects within 4-H put the finishing touches and proudly display their creations at Exhibit Day. Judges then rate the projects and record books using the Danish system, awarding Blue, Red, or White ribbons accordingly. It's a way to honor the efforts of each member. To add more excitement, the best project in each age group gets a golden ticket to compete in the Colorado State Fair coming up next week.

The Fashion Revue was a display of elegance as it captivated the audience that evening. Two Junior 4-H members confidently presented their creations, showcasing their sewing skills to both the audience and judges. The highlight of the evening was the 2024 4-H Council Awards ceremony, where the Grand Champion and Reserve Champions were revealed. The event concluded with an exciting Food Auction that not only broke previous records but also strengthened the bond within the supportive 4-H community. Let's give a big round of applause to all the individuals who contributed to making this memorable event a success. The Kiowa County 4-H Youth Program and Kiowa County CSU Extension are humbled are humbled by the support of our community and friends.

4-H Overall Department Grand and Reserve Grand Champions

Department

Award

Project

4-H Member

Fashion Revue Champion Junior Miranda Keplar
Fashion Revue Reserve Champion Junior Halli Thompson
Arts & Leisure Sciences Champion Leathercraft: Unit 4 Garrett Hainer
Arts & Leisure Sciences Reserve Champion Ceramics: Unit 4 Clayton Nelson
Food Arts Champion Food Preservation Clayton Nelson
Food Arts Reserve Champion Food & Nutrition Clayton Nelson
Natural Resources Champion Sportfishing: Unit 2 Jett Deines
Natural Resources Reserve Champion Shooting Sports: .22 Rifle Jett Deines
Mechanical Sciences Champion Woodworking: Unit 2 Miles Frey
Mechanical Sciences Reserve Champion Woodworking: Unit 2 Jett Deines
Sewing Arts Champion Heritage Arts: Quilting Mia Crow
Sewing Arts Reserve Champion Creative Sewing Mia Crow

Food Auction Buyers

Benny & Cassie Frey $310.00
Bolin Farms $240.00
Cross Country Spray Service $230.00
Cross Country Spray Service $180.00
Doris Lessenden $160.00
Doris Lessenden $280.00
Hillside Solutions $250.00
Hillside Solutions $280.00
JD Works $280.00
Lawrence Farms $310.00
Rick & Kim Harris $360.00
RTH Farms $240.00
RTH Farms $610.00
Terry and Areta Laird $310.00
Trail Side Liquor in Holly $300.00
Total $4,340.00

Additional Donations

Crow's Stop & Shop $200.00
Sam & Denise Nelson $120.00
Martha Johnson $60.00

Amount Raised for Scholarship Fund $130.20