The Stevens County 4-H Council hosted their annual Businessmen’s Appreciation Dinner Sunday, April 26. The entertainment was presented by 4-H members who received Blue Ribbons at County Club Day for music and talent presentations. They were as follows: Faith Beesley, Talent; Sydney Beesley, Talent; Jacob Bell, Trombone; Catie Gooch, Piano; Casle Heger, Piano; Jayce Heger, Piano; Grant Niehues, Piano; Catie Gooch, Vocal; Maggie White, Novelty; and Cloverleaf Cowboys, Skit.

Each year the 4-H Council recognizes the business people who support 4-H programs. The 2015 Friend of 4-H Award was presented to Maurice and Joyce Gross, owners of Cattle Care Service. Maurice has regularly purchased animals and foods at the 4-H Fair Auctions, and he has helped others purchase livestock who could not be present to bid. In the past, Cattle Care Service provided the individual base bid for Bucket Calves.

Maurice has also helped 4-H members to have beef project animals. They are always ready to support 4-H any way they can. The 4-H Council appreciates Maurice and Joyce for their support of their 4-H Programs in Stevens County.