4-H Club council member Kim Wright welcomed everyone. Dinner was purchased from Super One Foods, and MarketPlace Foods by the council. “We are thankful for their support over past years,” Wright said.

Walmart donated the cake for dessert and 4-H Club members made food donations.

Speakers were Caitlin Parker and Jennifer Cooper.

Youth and Volunteer Awards were presented by Kim Wright, Emma Wright, Caitlin Parker, Nevaeh Ponchaud, Victoria Cooper, and Jessica Ice. Awards were presented to Cloverbuds Nolan Arcand, Maverick Kelly, Leo Moraska, Daphne Parker and Lance Cayemberg.

Cloverbuds presented with awards at the recent Dickinson County 4-H Club banquet were, from left, Maverick Kelly, Leo Moraska, Daphne Parker and Nolan Arcand. Not shown was Lance Cayemberg. (Submitted photo)

Junior Awards were given to Carter Arcand for poultry; McKenna Miller and Mya Wright for goat; Sophia Deau, Sofiea Merrill and Isaiah Wright for swine; Axel Maahs for horse; and Nevaeh Ponchaud for sewing.

Senior awards were presented to Victoria Cooper and Emma Wright for goat, Caitlin Parker and Kylie Wright for horse, Caitlin Parker and Emma Wright for demonstration, Victoria Cooper for showmanship, Kylie Wright for personal development and Emma Wright for teen leader.

Adult awards and mentions were new leaders Lorna March and Tricia Schewe. First-year leader pins went to Joyce Erickson, Ricarda Steigerwald, Christine Erkkila, Liane Arnold and Emily Gunville. A 15-year leader pin was awarded to Tabitha Parker.

Leaders of the year pins were awarded to Jennifer Cooper, Mary Yeadon and Kim Wright. Lamp of Knowledge pins were awarded to Jennifer Cooper, and Ashley Edwards.

Other leaders mentioned were second year, Molly Stenfors, Mary Yeadon, Ishaia Carpenter and Katie Wright; third year, Robert Bozile and Sami Ann Flesher; fourth year, Ashley Edwards; sixth year, Ted Jensen; seventh year, Sarah Freiberg; eighth year, Derek Gagne and Kim Wright; ninth year, Jennifer Cooper; and 26th years, Sharon Maahs.

Junior awards given at the Dickinson County 4-H banquet went to, from left, in front, Mya Wright, Isaiah Wright and Nolan Arcand, standing in for Carter Arcand; in back, Nevaeh Ponchaud, Axel Maahs, McKenna Miller and Sophia Deau. (Submitted photo)

Friend of 4-H Club Award went to Tractor Supply Company, Christine Dessellier, manager. TSC has supported 4-H Club since they opened their store here.

“We are grateful for all they do,” Wright said.

Jessica Ice, 4-H Club coordinator for the past 10 years, was the guest of honor for her commitment to Dickinson County 4-H Club program, youth and volunteers. Council and members awarded her with a plaque and gift certificate and lots of well wishes.

“She will be sadly missed. Many thanks to Mona Servia and Suzette Stenfors for all their help, I couldn’t have done without them. Thank you to Katie Wright for taking pictures,” Wright said.

They would like to thank these businesses and people who helped with items, certificates, and monetary donations for the banquet: B’s Cafe, Culver’s, Dr. Paul and Donna Hayes, Dunkin’, Hall’s True Value, Hardee’s, Iron Mountain Automotive, Karen and Joe Smith, Kenneth James Salon, Knight Owl Bar & Grill, Norway Carquest, Northern Interstate Bank, Norway Mercantile, Norway Pharmacy, Pampered Pups on Main, Pet Supplies Plus, Pizza Hut, Pro Tech Lube Center, Queen City Running Shoes, Recreation Lanes, Split Ends Salon, Taco Bell, The Drug Store, Tractor Supply Company, U.P. State Credit Union, Walmart and Willow Gifts.

Seniors awards at the Dickinson County 4-H banquet went to, from left, Caitlin Parker, Victoria Cooper, Emma Wright and Kylie Wright. (Submitted photo)