Lamar County 4-H held its end of year banquet on June 1 at the Lamar Electric Cooperative facility. 4-H members were recognized for their accomplishments and achievements throughout the 2020-2021 4-H year.
The awards banquet was conducted by the Lamar County 4-H Council officers, President Reese Bassano, Vice President Ethan Adams, 2nd Vice President Cadie Gray, 3rd Vice President Jaden Johnson, Secretary Aubree Phillips, Reporter Autumn Phillips and Parliamentarian Ty Shannon. 4- H members received a completion pin for their main project and project completion certificates.
Projects included this year were Educational Presentations, Food and Nutrition, Food Challenge, Fashion, Clothing and Textiles, Livestock, Shooting Sports, Wildlife and Fisheries Leadership and Community Service. In addition, 4-H members have an opportunity to apply for one of four other awards based on their age category. These awards allow them to highlight their experiences and successes throughout this 4-H
Ninety three animals brought top dollar at the 53rd annual Lamar County Junior Livestock Show as buyers paid roughly $275,000 at this yearâs Show of Champions on April 16 in the Coliseum at the Lamar County Fairgrounds.
Magnolia Brush of Clarksville paid $8,000 dollars for the grand champion steer and $6,400 for the reserve champion steer. Evan Adams showed the grand champion while his sister, Emma Adams, exhibited the reserve champion. They are the children of Scott and Britney Adams and represent Lamar County 4-H.
Moss Ranch paid $2,750 for the grand champion goat shown by Payton Moss, of Lamar County 4-H, the son of Andy and Misty Moss; and, 10-2-4 Ranch bought the reserve champion goat exhibited by Addison Fortenberry, of North Lamar FFA and the son of Erin Dizmond and Webb Fortenberry.