By Stanley McGill

The McGill’s came to Stevens County in 1906 and settled south and east of Moscow. Grandpa and Grandma raised six children there. Dad was the one that stayed here and farmed.

My two brothers and I were all members of the Moscow Zippers 4-H Club in the 50’s and 60’s. Mom and Dad were both club leaders and project leaders.

Linda and I had three children in 4-H, each of them were involved for twelve years in the Buffalo Boosters Club. Two of them served as IFEY’s. Linda and I were club leaders and project leaders. Linda was 4-H Food Superintendent at the fair for several years and I was Sheep Superintendent for several years. We also provided the Grand Champion Sheep Buckle for many years. I have been on the Fair Board for a long time. Our oldest child Clinton was in the Moscow Boy Scouts and our son Nick was a Boy Scout for several years. Linda was the Girl Scout Leader in Moscow and our daughter Vicki was a Girl Scout.

A great way for teaching kids life skills and responsibilities is through 4-H. Our kids learned things that has helped them with their lives as adults.

I also served for twelve years with the Moscow School Board and was on the Moscow Recreation Board for awhile. Both of us have always enjoyed helping kids. Stevens County has always been a great place to raise a family.

For the last several years, I have been associated with the Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum, both as a board member and as the curator.

Now, we are making plans to retire and move closer to our kids.