2005 Hall of Fame Inductees |
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Induction of the 2005 members took place during the State 4-H Forum in Ocean Shores on October 14, 2005. On the following pages you will find a short biography of each inductee, listed alphabetically by county.
Clark | Douglas | King | Klickitat | Pacific | Stevens | Walla Walla
King County
John Eby came to Auburn, WA in 1946, and in 1948 he founded the Northwest Junior Livestock Show. A show that gives 4-H and FFA youth the experience of raising, feeding, and marketing livestock in a positive, education environment. John not only served as Show Manager, but also spent countless hours teaching youth how to care for and show their project animals.
John encouraged business owners and community leaders to support the youth with their time and money. One of which was Sears and Roebuck, in their sponsorship of the awards banquet. He also sold bonds to finance the Show, until it was financially stable. In 1949, he paraded a steer through the Auburn Rainbow Café during an earthquake. Another year, he nursed Show participants through a measles outbreak.
In 1976, the Mayor of Auburn declared a “John Eby Day.” He was asked by several governors to represent the meat industry in state government. He was also very active in the Cattlemen’s Association.
John started the Meridian Meat Makers 4-H Club, and served as their leader for many years. His dedication to 4-H and FFA spanned over 25 years. After retiring as Manager of the Northwest Junior Livestock Show, he continued to be very active in the operation of it until his death. While John is gone now, the Northwest Junior Livestock Show still is going strong. He left a legacy that is now 60 years old, and has impacted many peoples’ lives through the years.
Nominations due June 1
of current 4-H year
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