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Faces at the fair: Elizabeth Patton, Joey Holt, Glenn Aden Deckard
Daily profiles of 10-year 4-H members
Wednesday, July 15, 2009

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Elizabeth Patton

Daughter of: Marvin and Suzanne Patton

Hometown: Mitchell

Member of: Mitchell 4-H Club and Rabbit Club

Favorite projects: Rabbits, latch hook

Favorite 4-H memories: Share the Fun night and hanging out at the rabbit barn.

How 4-H has influenced me: 4-H has taught me to be more responsible. I had goals to reach and learned time management by completng projects.

Joey Holt

Daughter of: Brett and Jennifer Deckard and David Holt

Hometown: Bedford

School: BNL

Member of: Beef Club

Favorite projects: All of my livestock animals — cattle, horses, sheep and pigs.

Favorite 4-H memories: Winning the senior round robin at the 2008 fair; helping my little brother learn about animals and how to show.

How 4-H has influenced me: It has taught me responsibility, pride and I’ve made lifelong friendships. Also, it has made me realize how lucky I am for my family, because without their support it wouldn’t have been possible.

Glenn Aden Deckard

Son of: Larry and Sandra Deckard

Hometown: Bedford

Member of: Shawswick Farmers

Favorite projects: Beef, tractor

Favorite 4-H memories: Staying all night on Fridays, having the pizza parties, having the games all night and playing cards with the kids in the cow barn.

How 4-H has influenced me: 4-H makes you learn responsibilities. It helps you to grow with your friends. It helped me to learn more on the care of farm animals and about agriculture. I enjoyed being a part of the Lawrence County Fair and a 4-H member.