2001 Hall of Fame Inductees |
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Induction of the first 100 members took place during the Centennial Birthday Gala at the State 4-H Forum in Ocean Shores on October 18, 2001. Following is a short biography of each inductee by county.
Lincoln County
Scott Barr was elected to the 4-H Foundation Board in 1972 and provided 26 years of dedicated volunteer service as a trustee. As a state senator, he has helped 4-H and the Cooperative Extension Service on many occasions. Scott also helped support the 4-H Know Your Government Conference from its inception, in 1985, until his retirement from the Senate in 1993. In 1995, Scott received the Washington Partner-In-4-H Award given to an individual, corporation, or other supporter of the Washington 4-H youth development program who has shown exemplary support for the youth of Washington.
Evelyn Barr was a volunteer serving the 4-H program in Lincoln County and surrounding area. She was the leader of the Edwall 4-H Homemakers Club for the same eight girls from the time they started in 4-H until they were out of high school. Evelyn emphasized developing life skills, as well as insuring the members learned basic social skills. Her estate provided a $310,000 endowment, to be used for operating capital for the Washington State 4-H Foundation.
Esther Kik contributed to 4-H for more than 54 years as a club leader, project leader, fair volunteer, and president of the county Leaders Council. She cooked at 4-H camp, transported kids to State 4-H Conference, and served as a judge for the "Best 4-H Story."
W. James McKay was leader of the Almira 4-H Livestock Club from 1927 until his death in 1979. The club still exists today. He was secretary on the Grange committee that started 4-H in the Grand Coulee area. McKay also was secretary, and eventually superintendent of fairs at Wilbur and Almira. The fair in Davenport began in the Pamona Grange when McKay arranged for a speaker. He was the Lincoln County Fair superintendent for 10 years, and served as the beef barn or open cattle superintendent for many years.
Lydia Widmer has been a 4-H leader in Lincoln County for over 30 years. She helped develop the county horse program, serves as leader and co-coordinator of the annual horse camp, and volunteers at horse work/play days for county equestrians. She also volunteers at the county fair, serving on the board for many years, and volunteering in the fair office throughout the year. She has been superintendent of the horse/mule department for 24 years, and served on the county 4-H Leaders Council. Lydia and her late husband, Orville, worked many years to provide an adequate show arena, which is represented by the Orville Widmer Memorial Arena.
Nominations due June 1
of current 4-H year
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