4-H honors Juhl, Farrier

The 4-H organization seeks to honor its seniors who have left their mark on the community. Today, 4-H honors Mason Juhl of Hedrick and Lona Farrier of Wayland.

Mason Juhl

Hometown: Hedrick

Parents/Family: Lori & Andy Long and Eric & Michelle Juhl

School: Pekin Community Schools

4-H Club: 76 Progressives

Projects: Breeding Beef and Market Beef

Other Activities: Wrestling, Football, Baseball, Track, and FFA

Future plans: Attend Ellsworth Community College.

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Lona Farrier

Hometown: Wayland

Guardians: Andy and Kathy Farrier

School: WACO Community High School

4-H Club: Crooked Creek

Projects: Dairy Cattle, Meat Goats, Sheep, Poultry, Dog Obedience and Agility, Bucket Bottle Calf, Photography, and many other non-livestock projects.

4-H Activities: Crooked Creek 4-H Club Vice President, attended various workshops, Animal Science roundup, served as a Clover Kid mentor, and a volunteer at the Pancake Breakfast fundraiser.

Special 4-H memory/highlight: Winning the dodgeball tournament.

What I learned in 4-H: “I learned responsibility in 4-H, and how important record keeping is. Others should join 4-H because it is a great learning experience and a great way to meet new people.”

Other Activities: Volleyball, Track, Basketball, Soccer, and Farrier Boer Goats Farm

Future plans: Study nursing at Southeastern Community College (Burlington).