By Darlene Bowers
Head, heart, hands and health are the four Hs of 4-H, the cornerstone values of 4-H and the main elements of the 4-H pledge. These values also comprise the daily living of Amy Spar, one of Ada’s Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H club advisors.
Amy grew up in Xenia, Ohio, and has firsthand recollections of the historic and devastating tornado outbreak that affected her town in 1974. In 1986 Amy came to Ada for more affordable housing while working at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Blanchard Valley Hospital laboratory manager, Shawn Griggs, a graduate of Ohio Northern University, has been named one of the American Society for Clinical Pathology’s (ASCP) “40 Under 40” for his achievements in the medical laboratory field.
Pictured: Preston Brien and Laura Spradlin after giving their health and safety reports
By Faith Holbrook
The last meeting of the Hardin Co Hootenannies 4-H club was held at Preston Brien’s farm. We had 12 members present. President Megan Williams opened the meeting and asked Seth Davis to lead us in the American Flag pledge and Meadow Cromer to lead the 4-H pledge.
We decided on the colors for our T-shirts. Everyone ordered their size. They will be $8. Which is due at our next meeting. We hope to have them by the end of July for the Triathlon. All members should have paid their club dues by now.
The Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club met on Sunday, June 22nd at 3pm. The meeting was called to order by President Alexis Amburgey. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Caralee Stover, and the 4-H Pledge was led by Caitlyn Stover. Roll call was done by Secretary Shelby Hazelton, and 21 members were present.
Secretary Shelby then read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved as read. Treasurer Brice Ferguson gave the Treasurer’s report. Committee reports were given by chairmen Alexis Amburgey and Noah Beach.
The Cessna Minutemen met on Tuesday, June 17th. The club was given a tour of the Van Deurzen Dairy operation near Alger.
Members got to see the carousel milking system that is used, as well as the barns that house the over 5000 cows at the facility. Following the tour, club President, Zac Breidenbach called the meeting to order. There were 14 members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wesley Lowery and the 4-H pledge was led by Jessica Breidenbach.
