PULLMAN, Wash. — Jake C. Fey began duties this past week as director of Washington State University Cooperative Extension’s Energy Program in Olympia. He directs a nationally recognized staff of 50 engineers, researchers, technical specialists and customer service personnel who conduct research and disseminate information to help people make informed decisions about energy. “I’m delighted […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Sixteen present and former Pierce County residents have been inducted into the new Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame. Inducted were: Earl Otis, 909 7th St. S.W., Puyallup; Cathy Swenson, P.O. Box 131, Kapowsin; Mary Crandal, 4902 64th St. E., Tacoma; Robert Ehrhardt, 1031 E. 54th, Tacoma; Scott Hodgson, Puyallup; Agnes and […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Four people have been honored for contributions to 4-H in Yakima County. Inducted Oct. 18 into the newly created Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame were: Barbara Harrer, P.O. Box 449, Harrah; Diane Jones, 442 N. Kershaw, Yakima; and the late Damon Canfield and late Inez Walter. Harrer, mayor of Harrah, has […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — The late Ginny Bowen, 1846 Newkirk Road, Ferndale, was inducted Oct. 18 into the newly created Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame. She is Whatcom County’s only inductee. In 1975 Ginny and her husband, Harry, became leaders of the Trail Blazers 4-H Club. They were horse leaders and had a variety of […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Mary Davenport, 2011 S. Jean St., Kennewick, and Gudren Parker, 161002 W. Johns, Prosser, have been inducted into the newly created Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame. Davenport started her 4-H career in 1981 as assistant club leader for Burbank 4-H Club. There were six children in the group, and their primary […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Wilmerd Heinemann, 405 E. Third, Ritzville, has been inducted into the newly created Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame. Heinemann was a 4-H leader for 25 years. He judged livestock at the Northwest Jr. Livestock Show in Auburn, and at many local fairs. He served as President of the Adams County Fair […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Nine Clark County residents have been inducted into the newly created Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame. Inducted were: Janet Bellcoff, 11308 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie; Marvin and Jackie Bister, P.O. Box 753, Battle Ground; the late Jeannine Dietel; Bill Hansen, 14917 N.E. 149th St.; Brush Prairie; Bob and Anna Manary, […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Three 4-H workers represent Douglas County in the newly created Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame. Inducted were: Pat Putman, 1934 Sunset Highway, East Wenatchee; Ellis Schneider, 960 Road 8 N.W., Waterville; and Ken Killingsworth, 312 W. Hastings, Spokane. Putman has influenced development of the 4-H dog project at local, regional and […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Three people represent Grant County in the newly created Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame. Inducted were: Tub Hansen, Moses Lake, and Mary McKenzie and Russell M. Turner, all deceased. In the 1950s, Hansen was leader of the Mae Ranchers 4-H Club. With a leadership philosophy that was ahead of the times, […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — The late Gerald Poor, formerly of Cowlitz County, has been inducted into the newly created Washington State 4-H Hall of Fame. Poor is a retired WSU Cooperative Extension faculty member. He served in several positions in Cowlitz County, including county chair, before moving on to the State 4-H Office to serve as […]