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Darrel
Bacon
Darrel
Bacon is a hard-working, dedicated individual who treats
everyone with respect and dignity. He is dedicated to
his family, church, community, and the Mahoning County
4-H program.
He
farms 2,000 acres of grain and alfalfa and feeds 1,200
to 1,400 head of cattle annually with his son. His background
in agriculture and finance make him a valuable member
of many committees and boards he serves on in Mahoning
County. Darrel is always willing to listen and is constantly
looking for better ways to do things.
Darrel
Bacon has played an important role in the past, present
and future of 4-H in Mahoning County. For over half
a century, he has helped to prepare responsible adults
and tomorrow's leaders. Either by working with them
directly, or helping to secure funds for future programs
and educational development, he has influenced the lives
of thousands of Mahoning County 4-H'ers.
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Marvin
Peterson
Marvin
is a caring and concerned person for his family and
community. Farming has been his pride and joy. His leadership
has been evident in his election to the Clinton County
Agricultural Society and serving as treasurer. In 1986
the Clinton County Agricultural Society honored Marvin
as an outstanding member and dedicated a day in his
honor.
His
love for sports was evident for 35 years as a high school
and college football and basketball referee. Marvin
continues to take pride in serving as a 4-H volunteer.
He was instrumental in starting the 4-H calf scramble
at the county fair. Former 4-H members are now school
teachers, professors, lawyers, farmers, veterinarians
and 4-H volunteers. He is a caring person.
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Ruth
Steva
Ruth
Steva was a long term supporter of 4-H and the entire
Extension Service. She served as a volunteer to the
program for over 30 years. She started the first inner
city 4-H club in Cleveland. Because of her belief in
the mission of 4-H and Extension, she donated her home
and farm to it. The Ruth Arnold Steva Endowment Fund
was established to enhance Extension programming in
Auglaize County.
Ruth's
life and love for education can best be summarized in
her own words. First and foremost, there must be a genuine
love for students. The teacher much be the shining example
for we teach by our example. The teacher must know students
individually and plan to meet individual needs. Frequent
communication between parents and teacher will make
a noticeable difference in the final success story.These
quotes reflect not only the woman, Ruth Steva, but also
the goals for which the Ohio 4-H program strives.
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Walter
Yeager
Walter
Yeager is a dedicated individual who is committed to
working with the youth in Mahoning County. 4-H has played
a vital role in his life for over 16 years.
Being
involved in agriculture all of his life, Walter is able
to share with our young people the values and skills
he himself learned as a 4-H member. This blending of
traditional values with new technology has made him
a valuable resource person. His extensive knowledge
of the sheep industry and market livestock practices
have been shared with former 4-H members throughout
the United States.
Thousands
of young people in Mahoning County has been able to
be a part of the 4-H experience due to Walter's work
as an advisor and his ability to secure funding for
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