TOWNVILLE —
Approximately 70 individuals gathered Sept. 29 at Wheelock’s Picnic Pavilion in Townville to celebrate Pennsylvania’s centennial year of 4-H.
The day’s events began with Crawford County 4-H receiving citations from Republican state Sen. Bob Robbins’ assistant Pam Green, as well as Republican state Reps. Michele Brooks and Brad Roae.
Following a tureen lunch, 4-H Educator Paula Lucas and 4-H Program Assistant Heather Perry shared the history of 4-H and presented 19 families with a Centennial 4-H Families’ certificate. This award was created to recognize families who have two or more generations of 4-H participants in their family history. The program also included an opportunity for individuals to share their 4-H stories and the impact 4-H has had on their lives. The Crawford County Council members had planned activities such as a hay bale throwing contest, tug-of-war and sack races that were enjoyed by all ages. On display were past and present club scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, photographs and several other pieces of 4-H history.
Records indicate that the 4-H program has been in existence in Crawford County since the 1920s, and it was evident from those in attendance that 4-H has played a major role in their lives through many generations.
The 4-H Program is part of the educational effort of Penn State Extension, an outreach of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State University.
-More information: Contact the Penn State Extension in Crawford County, 13400 Dunham Road, Suite A, Meadville, Pa. 16335, or call 333-7460.
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