GOLD STARS ALL AROUND! Mia Estrada, left, and Cado Bannowsky accept their prestigious Gold Star Awards at the awards banquet. The Gold Star is the highest honor bestowed upon a 4-H member. Also pictured is 4-H Coordinator Haley Anderson. See additional awards banquet photos on page 7. Photo courtesy Menard 4-H.
By Collyn Wright The Menard County 4-H Club held its annual banquet on August 22 at the Menard Community Center. The event happens annually to acknowledge and reward 4-H members' and adult leaders' hard work completing 4-H projects over the last year.
Starting with the most prestigious award given at the local level, the Gold Star Award. This special award is given to recognize up to two senior 4-H…
