Lindsay Klomparens Says Goodbye to 4-H in Great Style

Lindsay Klomparens, daughter of  Alpine Township Fire Chief  Dave and Sharon Klomparens remembers entering 4-H competition for the first time when she was 9 years old.  She cried all the way home as she received a score of 6 out of a possible 100.  This year as an 20 year old, the tears were for having to say good bye to 4-H.  She did so in great style last month at the 4-H competition held at the Kent County Fairgrounds in Lowell, placing in every category she entered, including Best of Breed for both her rabbits, Grand Champion for her  dog Chelsea,  and Reserve Champion  for her other golden retriever Tucker.  Lindsay says 4-H has mean a lot to her and has helped her identify herself and the career she intends to pursue, veterinary medicine. She says 4_H helped her to be a better person, a leader and a role model.  Working with animals, and helping people be the best pet owners they can be, is a dream she is living and will continue to follow.

 

 

 

4-H Judging at the Berlin Fair

With an expansive network reaching every corner of the country, 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. More than 6 million 4-H youth in urban neighborhoods, suburban schoolyards and rural farming communities stand out among their peers: building revolutionary opportunities and implementing community-wide change at an early age.

With 540,000 volunteers, 3,500 professionals, and more than 60 million alumni, the 4-H movement supports young people from elementary school through high school with programs designed to shape future leaders and innovators. Fueled by research-driven programming, 4-H'ers engage in hands-on learning activities in the areas of science, citizenship and healthy living.

Part of the 4-H program most visible in our agricultural community is on display  at the Berlin Fair this week.  4-H members who have raised their own dogs,horses, livestock, hogs, lambs, rabbits were able to display their animals and have them judged.  Many youth from Alpine Township participate in this event.  Congratulations not only to the winners but to all who entered the competition and spent countless hours on this project.

This young lady wanted to display her rabbit

Noah Schoenborn took first place in his division

Paul Dunneback with his hog

Hannah DeWys with her steer

Noah DeWys and his steer won 5th place

Paul Dunneback proudly shows his steer