Eliza Ehnis represents Marshall-Putnam counties at Illinois 4-H Junior Livestock Conference

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More than 100 youth attendees from 50 counties across Illinois took part in this year’s Illinois 4-H Junior Livestock Conference from Jan. 21-22 in Decatur.

Eliza Ehnis, a member of the Bell Plain Hustlers in Varna, represented the Marshall-Putnam 4-H during the event.

The event gave teen leaders a chance to share their knowledge and skills with the youth that will follow in their footsteps in the livestock industry.

“It’s fun to watch the next generation pick up and enjoy the livestock area,” Livestock Ambassador Team member Makenna Green of Douglas County said. “I had a lot of people do that for me when I was younger and it’s fun to give back. We’re developing skills as teachers at the same time they’re developing hands-on skills.”

Attendees participated in Glove-Up Sessions throughout the conference, which allowed them to work on

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Tri-County Opportunities Council will offer at least 12 scholarships to income-eligible students residing in the agency’s service area. The scholarships are worth up to $1,250 and have been made available by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development through its Community Services Block Grant funds.

To be eligible for the scholarship competition, applicants must be a member of an income-eligible household and must plan to attend an Illinois-accredited post-secondary institution in the fall.

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The event focused on education, but qualify for the full $1,250.

The application deadline is March 24. More information and application forms can be obtained by callling 800-3235434, ext. 710, or visiting www.tcohelps. org.

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