Approximately 180 people came to the Prairiland FFA awards banquet Thursday night, where members of the Prairiland FFA received their awards and designations.
Being raised on a farm, Larry paved his way in an agricultural lifestyle. He was a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), receiving his Star Greenhand Award. He also worked at a local farm in Lamar as his summer job. Larry attended college receiving a diesel mechanic’s degree; from there he worked for Romer Young/John Deere and then bought his own diesel shop.
Having been a member of Lamar Masonic Lodge #90; Larry was required to learn about their fraternity and earn a series of Masonic degrees. Once he completed the 32
nd degree, he became a Master Mason and then became a Shriner. Larry was a strong advocate for the Shriners Children’s Hospitals; helping families receive operations for their children. He also played a large part of bringing the Shrine Circus to Lamar during Memorial Day Weekend.
Illinois State Police say 18-year-old Fairfield resident Alexis Sargent was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Clay City Friday afternoon. Preliminary investigative details indicate she was northbound on South Main Street at U.S. 50 when she failed to stop at a stop sign. She was then struck by an eastbound car, driven by 53-year-old Olney resident William Goluba. Goluba and a passenger in Sargent’s car, a 14-year-old male from Fairfield, were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Sargent was also taken to an area hospital, where she passed away.
The Greater Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Zurliene Enterprises as the 2021 Business of the Year. A three-generation family-owned-and-operated business in the farming sector, Zurliene Enterprises has served Wayne and surrounding counties for over 50 years. They will be honored at the annual Chamber Dinner, and more information on the dinner date will be announced in the future.
Hillsboro FFA recognizes Star Award recipients
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Pictured (l-r) are Kelcie Thornburgh, Riley Collins, Trinity Edenfield, Ryan Mau, Riley Stratton and Mallory Parsons during the Hillsboro FFA Banquet.
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The Hillsboro FFA Chapter recently held its annual banquet where it recognized all of its members for all the hard work they do throughout the year.
One award the chapter presents each year is called the Star Awards. Members fill out an application to see if they fit the requirements. The Freshman Star Award is given to a first-year FFA member who has been most active and shown leadership throughout the year, with a promising SAE project.