Carson City and Storey County 4-H Youth Celebrate Awards at Governor's Mansion

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension 4-H Clubs held their 2016-2017 Awards Night at the Governor’s Mansion Nevada Room on Nov. 15. At least 100 4-H youth from Carson City and Storey County received recognition for their accomplishments during the year.

4-H’ers in Arrowhead Livestock Club receiving awards from leaders Julene Smith and Monica Colemen were:
Alexa Coleman – 3rd year achievement, Sierra Coleman – 6th year achievement, Hailey Haas – 3rd year achievement, Zoie Harmer – 5th year achievement, Kayla Holcomb – 6th year achievement, Kenny Holcomb – 4th year achievement, Devin Jackson – 3rd year achievement, Jonah Moniz – 3rd year achievement, Sophia Ruedy – 5th year achievement, Lander Smith – 5th year achievement, Hayden Story – 9th year achievement, Parker Story – 9th year achievement, Kelly Strasser – 3rd year achievement, Holly Strasser – 6th year achievement, and Katelyn Victor – 7th year achievement. Recognition was also given to all members for their participation in the 2017 Nevada Junior Livestock Show.

Bouncing Bunnies Rabbit Club members receiving recognition from leaders Kyle Russell and Penny Russell were: Breanna Deluca – 1st year achievement, Zaria Douglas 6th year achievement and Teen Leader, Elliott Easter – 2nd year achievement, Gabriel Easter – 2nd year achievement, Danika Hurwitz – 1st year achievement, Kira Jackson – 3rd year achievement, and McKenzie Repp – 6th year achievement.

4-H youth in Carson City Clover Buds (a non-competitive club for 5 – 8 year olds) receiving awards from leaders Alicia & Michael Hansen were: Katarina Carmonne – 2nd year Cloverbud, Michaela Hansen – 2nd year Cloverbud, Aven McColl – 2nd year Cloverbud, Logan Manyose – 1st year Cloverbud, Rene Mellow – 1st year Cloverbud, Connor Simerson – 1st year Cloverbud, Annabella Thompson – 1st year Cloverbud, and Shaleigh Thompson – 1st year Cloverbud.

Carson Cluckers 4-H Poultry youth receiving recognition from leader Vicky Fogelman were: Meika Adams – 1st year achievement, Wyni Batten – 1st year achievement, Alana Jackson – 3rd year achievement, Kayla Jackson – 3rd year achievement, Elia Keating – 4th year achievement, Dahlia Keating – 3rd year achievement, Quinn Pulver – 5th year achievenent, Riley Pulver – 3rd year achievement, and Aubrey McAllister – 1st year achievement.

Carson City Hot Shots 4-H Shotgun Club members receiving recognition from leaders Jay Yankoskie & Greg Wright were: Payton Allen – 1st year achievement, Skyller Ausherman – 1st year achievement, Ryan Cooley – 3rd year achievement, Francis (Tre’) De Carlo – 1st year achievement, Cash Farnworth – 3rd year achievement, Cody Frick – 1st year achievement, Dirk Freyman – 4th year achievement, Wes Gadbois – 1st year achievement, Nolan Hagan – 1st year achievement – Kim Hern – 1st year achievement, Keelyn Horigan – 1st year achievement, Robert (Mac) Shindell – 1st year achievement, Todd Mothershead – 1st year achievement, Roman Mudd – 1st year achievement,Cody Seay – 1st year achievement, Elysia Teruya – 1st year achievement, Joseph Yankoskie – 3rd year achievement. Members receiveing 1st year participation were: Leo Duffy Slattery and Patrick Slattery.

Comstock Hot Shots 4-H Shooting Sports Club youth receiving recognition from leaders Rich & Tamara Knight, Jet Utter, Sierra Udey, Lou Peterson and Doug Yezek were:

Josslyn Kirkness – 1st year achievement, Kevin “K.C.” Peterson – 9th year achievement, Dakota Pittsley – 2nd year achievement, Dylan Pittsley – 1st year achievement, Cassidy Udey – 4th year achievement, Christopher Udey – 8th year achievement, Mary Udey – 2nd year achievement, Case Utter – 2nd year achievement, Katelin Victor – 7th year achievement, and Katie Yezek – 3rd year achievement.

4 Paws 4-H Dog Club members receiving awards from leaders Annamarie Thompson and Cassandra Mellow were: Morgan Craghill – 5th year achievement and Teen Leader, Elliott Easter – 2nd year achievement, Emilie Figueroa – 7th year achievement, Max Figueroa – 6th year achievement, Michaela Hansen – 1st year Cloverbud, Evan Habaraoas – 1st year achievement, Vivi Mellow – 1st year achievement, Megan Mitchell – 2nd year achievement, and Sara Mitchell – 1st year achievement.

Silver Sage Community Club members receiving recognition from leaders Heather Fancher and Sandy Hawkins were: Abigail Cook – 3rd year achievement, Bryar Fancher – 7th year achievement and Teen Leader, Rylan Fancher – 7th year achievement and Nevada All Star, Luke Lannom – 3rd year achievement, and Troy Lannom – 3rd year achievement.

Carson City Target Rippers 4-H Archery & Air Pistol Club members receiving recognition from leaders Rich and Tamara Knight were: Dylan Boyles – 1st year achievement, Ben Leavitt – 1st year achievement, Ian Leavitt – 1st year achievement, Hayden Steyn – 4th year achievement, Samantha Steyn – 2nd year achievement, and Alex Wells – 1st year achievement.

Storey County Silver Bricks 4-HRobotics/First Lego League Club members receiving 1st year achievement recognition from leader Nicole Frens were: Connor Brigger, Gage Crudo, Xander Frens, Dakota Pittsley, Keith Rasmussen, Aiden Troska, and Karl Valdez.

Special Awards and Recognition went to:
Case Utter – Nevada State 4-H Shooting Sports Match Gold Medal/Air Pistol Unlimited & Silver Medal/Archery Freestyle

Portfolio and Record Book:
Vivi Mellow, Morgan Craghill, Bryar Fancher and Rylan Fancher.

Danforth “I Dare You” Award to Bryar Fancher

This National 4-H Award is offered as recognition of excellence in character and well balanced development as well as demonstrated leadership. Recipients must meet certain pre-determined criteria in order to be eligible for this award.

Teen Leaders of the Year:
Morgan Craghill and Bryar Fancher

Leaders of the Year:
Alicia and Michael Hansen – Carson City Clover Buds

Partners of the Year:
Carson City Parks and Recreation received by Dave Navarro
Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority, received by James Salanoa

A special thank you to Carson City/Storey County Supporters:
Benson’s Feed
Capital City Gun Club
Carson City Board of Supervisors
Carson City Parks and Recreation
Carson Now
Nevada Appeal
Storey County Jeep Posse
Storey County Senior Center
Tractor Supply
Virginia City Roasting House
Virginia City Senior Center