The 17th Annual Ag Day Celebration was held on March 10 at the Martin County Community Building. A large crowd showed their appreciation to agriculture by attending the celebration. Three hundred twenty seven started the day with a great breakfast served by the Martin County Jr. Leaders. The invocation was given by pastor Terry Kinser followed by the National Anthem sung by August Bauer, Pledge of Allegiance led by Student Council members, and the 4-H pledge led by Martin County Jr. Leaders. Long time MC, Kenny Frye recognized Ag Day Award winners Dorthea Divine, Roy Dale & Beth Ann Grafton and Calvin & Betty Beasley along with SWCD Award winners, Gary & Mike Gibson, Don Witt family and Elvis “Bob” Jones for their contribution to agriculture. Twenty three vendors were on hand to educate the public on services available to the agricultural community. Good Samaritan Hospital supplied free blood screenings. Children young and old enjoyed a petting zoo sponsored by German American Bancorp & received free books from SOAR, Psi-Iota Xi and the IN Soybean Alliance. SWCD Coloring contest winners were Hannah Harshaw, Cheaney Archer, Luke Nonte, Jaylen Mullen and Chloe Qualkenbush. The day ended with the drawing for the large door prizes. Winners were: Farm Bureau Inc. $50.00 – Rose Mary Foster, Crane Federal Credit Union $50.00 gift card- Julinda Adams, Old National Bank $50.00 gift card – Tia Pennington, Jones Oil/MC Sheriff Dept. - $25.00 gas cards – Bill Bowling and Tammy Wininger, West Boggs Park Annual Gate Passes – David Gilbert & Patti Able, Springs Valley Bank & Trust Co. $50.00 gift card - Scott Hurt, Daviess-Martin County REMC Weather Radio – Alice Jones and RTC Communications Dell Mini 10 Laptop – Jeff Sanders. The Martin County Ag Day Committee would like to thank sponsor Farm Bureau Inc. for their large donation, WRZR for their live remote, WJST for the TV spots, the vendors and all who attended for making this another great Ag Day. The 17th Annual Ag Day Celebration was held on March 10 at the Martin County Community Building. A large crowd showed their appreciation to agriculture by attending the celebration. Three hundred twenty seven started the day with a great breakfast served by the Martin County Jr. Leaders. The invocation was given by pastor Terry Kinser followed by the National Anthem sung by August Bauer, Pledge of Allegiance led by Student Council members, and the 4-H pledge led by Martin County Jr. Leaders. Long time MC, Kenny Frye recognized Ag Day Award winners Dorthea Divine, Roy Dale & Beth Ann Grafton and Calvin & Betty Beasley along with SWCD Award winners, Gary & Mike Gibson, Don Witt family and Elvis “Bob” Jones for their contribution to agriculture. Twenty three vendors were on hand to educate the public on services available to the agricultural community. Good Samaritan Hospital supplied free blood screenings. Children young and old enjoyed a petting zoo sponsored by German American Bancorp & received free books from SOAR, Psi-Iota Xi and the IN Soybean Alliance. SWCD Coloring contest winners were Hannah Harshaw, Cheaney Archer, Luke Nonte, Jaylen Mullen and Chloe Qualkenbush. The day ended with the drawing for the large door prizes. Winners were: Farm Bureau Inc. $50.00 – Rose Mary Foster, Crane Federal Credit Union $50.00 gift card- Julinda Adams, Old National Bank $50.00 gift card – Tia Pennington, Jones Oil/MC Sheriff Dept. - $25.00 gas cards – Bill Bowling and Tammy Wininger, West Boggs Park Annual Gate Passes – David Gilbert & Patti Able, Springs Valley Bank & Trust Co. $50.00 gift card - Scott Hurt, Daviess-Martin County REMC Weather Radio – Alice Jones and RTC Communications Dell Mini 10 Laptop – Jeff Sanders. The Martin County Ag Day Committee would like to thank sponsor Farm Bureau Inc. for their large donation, WRZR for their live remote, WJST for the TV spots, the vendors and all who attended for making this another great Ag Day. |
