News Release

Wyoming County 4-H Members Recognized for Achievements

Photo caption: Wyoming County 4-H 10-year members (l to r): Marshall Hinz, Fillmore; Bethany Glaser, Bliss; Andrew Rogacki, Warsaw; Carrie Dylag, Attica; Lyman Rudgers, Attica; Meg DeMario, South Wales; and Lauren Ciurzynski, Attica.

On Thursday, November 11th, Wyoming County 4-H members were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Nearly 250 4-H members, leaders, and family members gathered to celebrate these accomplishments. Award recipients include:

• Outstanding 4-H Member Awards – Marshall Hinz Fillmore, and Jessica Reisdorf, Attica
• Chris Todd Memorial Dairy Achievement Award – Kelsie Brennan, Wyoming
• Henrietta Romesser Memorial Award – Lydia Zielinski, Arcade
• Harold Upton Memorial Agriculture Achievement Award – Tyler Neamon, Arcade
• Althea Goewey Memorial Community Service Award – Lauren Ciurzynski, Attica, and Carrie Dylag, Attica
• Patricia Swartz Memorial Award – William Kreutter, East Bethany
• Erika Todd Memorial Equine Achievement Award – Bethany Glaser, Bliss

County Medals:

• Achievement – Marshall Hinz, Fillmore, and Mary Katherine Zielonka, Alden
• Agriculture – Denille Pingrey, Strykersville
• Art – Lara Bannister, Attica
• Beef –Stacey Barrow, Java Village, Benjamin Colopy, Castile; and Corey Davis, Pavilion
• Clothing and Textiles – Katelyn Arnold, Fillmore, Eliza Cox, Perry; and Jennifer Shriver, East Aurora
• Community Service – Carrie Dylag, Attica
• Dairy – Adam Buckenmeyer, Alexander, Stephanie Luders, Bliss; and Alton Rudgers, Attica
• Dog – Cassandra Blake, Warsaw, and Kala Nickerson, Arcade
• Fashion Revue – Meredith Bell, Pavilion, Jennifer Shriver, East Aurora; and Heather Yuhnke, Wyoming
• Foods and Nutrition – Haley Parker, Perry
• Goat – Hunter Tillinghast, Chaffee
• Horse – Lauralea Glaser, Bliss, Marissa Sampson, Bliss; and Candlyn Shepard, Castile
• Judging – Megan George, Strykersville
• Leadership – Lauren Ciurzynski, Attica, Peter Heaton, Varysburg, Andrew Rogacki, Warsaw, Steven Rogacki, Warsaw; and Jessica Winstel, Warsaw
• Photography – Lauren Ciurzynski, Attica, and Meg DeMario, South Wales
• Public Presentations – Adele Schenk, Delevan
• Sheep – Meredith Bell, Pavilion, and Adele Schenk, Delevan
• Swine – Lauren Bertalan, Darien Center, Trevor Pettigrew, Varysburg; and Denille Pingrey, Strykersville
• Tractor – Nathan DeMario, South Wales, and Tyler Perry, Strykersville
• Wood Science – Jacob Ackerman, Pike

For more information about 4-H programs in Wyoming County, please call Cornell Cooperative Extension at (585) 786-2251 or to to www.WyomingCounty4H.com

Wyoming County 4-H Leaders Receive Recognition

Photo caption: 4-H’er Seth Kirsch and Wyoming County 4-H Leader of the Year, Donna Almeter

The 2010 Wyoming County 4-H Leaders Yearly Recognition Awards were presented at the Wyoming County 4-H Recognition Banquet on November 11th. One hundred eighty-four 4-H Volunteers and ten Junior Leaders were recognized. Donna Almeter of Strykersville, a seven year 4-H leader for the Little Bit of Everything 4-H Club, was recognized as the 2010 Wyoming County 4-H Leader of the Year. Recipients of Milestone Achievement Awards are listed below:

Five Years

• Gabor Bertalan, Darien Center
• Karen Bertalan, Darien Center
• Janet Bonner, Varysburg
• Josh Carpenter, Arcade
• Neal Cox, Wyoming
• Ann DiMatteo, Warsaw
• Heidi Downey, Pike
• Jennifer Fisher, Warsaw
• Tracy Fisher, Warsaw
• Kimberly Fontaine, Strykersville
• Kimberly Goff, Pike
• Michelle Kelly, Perry
• Jennifer Lingenfelter, Strykersville
• Jessica Olin, Castile
• Lisa Perrigo, Portageville
• Tracy Streit, Alden
• Richard Taylor, Gainesville
• Michelle VanSlyke, Castile

Ten Years

• Tonya Blaszak, Springville
• Roxanne Dueppengiesser, Perry
• Cheri George, Strykersville
• Molly George, Cowlesville
• Mindy Holland, Freedom
• Ron Ikeler, Silver Springs
• Lisa Kemp, Attica
• Shirley Secrist, Warsaw
• Deborah Zielonka, Alden

Fifteen Years

• Mary Ann Almeter, Arcade
• Ray Kirsch, Strykersville
• Kelly Pettigrew, Varysburg
• David Rayner, Strykersville

Twenty Years

• Dawn Bertrand, Perry
• Deborah Blaszek, Silver Springs
• Donna Perkins, Warsaw
• Connie Richards, Silver Springs

Twenty-Five Years

• Thomas Parmenter, Fillmore

Thirty Years

• Nora Fisher, Warsaw

Thirty-Five Years

• Martha Bray, Arcade
• Lucinda Parker, Perry
• Linda Schneckenburger, Warsaw

Forty-Five Years

• Gary Bray, Arcade
• Hazel Parker, Perry

Wyoming County 4-H members benefit from the time and talents of these generous volunteers. To find out more about 4-H Youth Development, please call 786-2251 or visit our website at www.WyomingCounty4H.com

Wyoming County Friends of 4-H Are Recognized

(l to r): Wayne Sage, Perry presents 2010 Harold Upton Memorial Friend of 4-H Business Award to Reisdorf Brothers, Inc. of North Java. Representing Reisdorf Brothers Inc. were Richard Reisdorf and granddaughter Courtney Carter.

(l to r): Joe Neamon of Arcade receives this year’s Harold Upton Memorial Friend of 4-H Individual Award from Donna Almeter of Strykersville.

The 2010 Harold Upton Memorial Friend of 4-H Awards were announced at the Wyoming County 4-H Recognition Banquet on November 11th. Awards are presented in the Business and Individual categories. Reisdorf Brothers, Inc. of Noth Java was recognized as the Business recipient of the award. Past winners include Creekside Fabrics, Quilts, and Yarn of Arcade, Five Star Bank, Kelly’s Garage of Perry, Lamb and Webster of North Java, R.S. Maher and Son of Bliss, The Bank of Castile, and Upstate Niagara Milk Cooperative. Joe Neamon of Arcade was chosen as the Individual recipient. Past winners include Wayne Sage of Perry, Dave and Laura Tracy of Pavilion, Becky J. George of Strykersville, Ralph Marvin of Attica, Bob Day and Bernie Hoffman of Arcade, Jeff True of Perry, the Bernard and Henrietta Romesser Family, Mike Yoder of Belleville, Pennsylvania, Paul Keem of Strykersville, Bruce Merle of Attica, and Mike Almeter of Strykersville.

Residorf Brothers, Inc. has been a longtime supporter of 4-H Programs in Wyoming County. They have contributed to the animal science programs through donations of feed, supplies and educational support in addition to participating in the meat animal auctions each year.

Joe Neamon of Arcade plays an instrumental part in the Wyoming County 4-H livestock and meat animal program. For the past several years, Joe has worked behind the scenes as a volunteer to make livestock events a success.

Wyoming County 4-H is proud to recognize the contributions of Reisdorf Brothers, Inc. and Joe Neamon. The program is fortunate to have such wonderful friends!

These awards are presented in memory of the late Harold Upton of Warsaw. Although he was never a member of 4-H, he was involved in a variety of ways over many years. He recognized the value of 4-H and its importance building strong, well educated youth for the future of Wyoming County. In the weeks before his death, he had the chance to talk with his wife Donna about how memorial gifts would be directed. Through the generosity of his friends and relatives who gave in his memory, Harold Upton Memorial Friend of 4-H Awards are possible. These awards are a real tribute to Harold. The recipients, like Harold, recognize 4-H as a very valuable asset to the youth of Wyoming County, and give their support to 4-H programs.

For more information about 4-H Youth Development in Wyoming County, please call (585)786-2251 or visit our website at www.WyomingCounty4H.com