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4-H and Youth

4-H Clubs

Edgar County 4-H clubs have a rich history in the county with strong leadership and active youth. All youth wishing to join 4-H are encouraged to visit one or more clubs to find the club that fits best. Families are encouraged to contact club leaders prior to initial visits due to possible changes in meeting times or locations.

All Project Areas

  • Bell Ridge
    Leaders: Melody Weir (466-2080) (rweir@joink.com) and Brad Cash (465-5382) (bradcash408@verizon.net) Meetings are held: 1st Monday of month 7 p.m. at 4-H Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building.

  • C & S Ag
    Leaders: Karen & Tom Webster (269-3158) (websterfamily@hughes.net) Meetings are held: 2nd Wednesday of month 7 p.m. at Chrisman Methodist Church

  • Ft. Sumpter
    Leaders: Jennifer Elledge (465-5538) (giz@tigerpaw.com) Meetings are held: 3rd Monday of month 7 p.m. at 4-H Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building

  • Grandview Pioneers
    Leaders: Joe Morrisey (948-5727) & Amanda Harmon (948-5358) Meetings are held: 3rd Sunday of month 3 p.m. at Kansas United Methodist Church

  • New Providence Pioneer
    Leaders: Cathy Smith (275-3420) jodyj@dishmail.com & Nicole Cox (463-9603) Meetings are held: 1st Thursday of the month at 6:15 p.m. at the New Providence Church.

  • Pine Grove Handy Helpers
    Leaders: Chandra Smith (463-8839) & Evelyn Hays (465-8342) Meetings are held: 2nd Tuesday of month 6 p.m. at 4-H Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building

  • Scott's Victory
    Leaders: Lorenda Hardin (822-2975) Meetings are held: 1st Sunday of month 1:30 p.m. at Scottland Community Center

  • Shiloh Sparklers
    Leaders: Angela Smith (887-2763) Meetings are held: 3rd Saturday of month 6:30 p.m. at Hume Methodist Church

  • Shooting Stars
    Leaders: Angela Griffin (463-4445) & Tricia Martin (465-4059) Meetings are held: 3rd Thursday of month 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church

  • Stratton Jr Farmers
    Leaders: Jim (712-0260) and Angie (712-0259) Hamilton (hamhog@hotmail.com) & Keith (822-3751) and Vonda (822-3750)Wilson (umvkw@uhhg.org). Meetings are held: 1st Monday of month 7 p.m. at Vermilion United Methodist Church

News & Updates
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Illinois Leader
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Upcoming Events

U of I Extension Council Meeting
Paris, Illinois (Edgar County)
March 16, 2010

U of I Extension Council Meeting
Paris, Illinois (Edgar County)
May 5, 2010

U of I Extension Council Meeting
Paris, Illinois (Edgar County)
July 20, 2010

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Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Lisa Ellis
County Extension Director
Edgar County Unit
210 W Washington
Paris, IL 61944
Phone: 217-465-8585
FAX: 217-463-1192
laellis@illinois.edu

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