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Members of the Ripley 4-H 'Mutton'eers Sheep Club are, back, Sydney Beishuizen (L), Serena Lamont, Ryan Hallam, Jordan Ernewein, Brendan Orr, Tyler Hallam, Catherine Hazzard; middle row, leader Steve Hallam (L), Cassandra Robert, Cody Ribbink, Greg Reid, Emily Ernewein, Maggie Robinson, leader Anne MacInnes; front, Darren Newman, Mack Coenen, Cora Hodgins, Keira Hazzard, Alexa Collins and Dan Coenen. Absent are Sharon Chau, Chelsea Pope, Graeme Robinson and Madison Beishuizen

The Ripley 4-H Rockers Curling Club includes, back, Jordan Ernewein (L), Jordan Ruetz, Justin Ruetz, Bradley Reid, Grant Martin, Tyler Hallam, Brendan Orr, Rachael Coenen, Ryan Hallam; middle row, leader Sharon Martin (L), Claire Coenen, Cailyn McKay, Samantha Maschke, Dan Martin, Emily Ernewein, Greg Reid, Emily McKay, leader Alec Martin, Eline Gutter; front, Judith Gutter (L), Kylie McDonell, Madison Maschke, Dan Coenen, Mack Coenen and Kaitlyn MacKinnon. Absent are Erica Ruetz, Stephen Lewis, Rhyan McIntosh, and Rebecca Scott

Members of the Ripley 4-H Conservation Club are, back, Jordan Ernewein (L), Jordan Ruetz, Justin Ruetz, Grant Martin, Brendan Orr, Tyler Hallam, Rachael Coenen, Ryan Hallam; middle row, leaders Steve Hallam and Amy Hiscock, Claire Coenen, Madison Maschke, Samantha Maschke, Greg Reid, Emily Ernewein, Kaitlyn MacKinnon, leaders Fran Farrell and Anne MacInnes; front, Alexa Collins (L), Alex Roppel, Sydney Beishuizen, Kylie McDonell, Dan Coenen, Mack Coenen, Erica Ruetz and Cora Hodgins. Absent are Stephen Lewis, Angeles Lewis and Madison Beishuizen

The Ripley 4-H Veterinary Club includes, back, Ashley McConnell (L), Justin Ruetz, Grant Martin, Rachael Coenen, Claire Coenen, Sydney Beishuizen, Serena Lamont; middle row, leader Dr. Ken Bridge, Kim Hooey, Patrick Farrell, Cailyn McKay, Eline Gutter, Emily McKay, leaders Robyn Bridge and Julia Kremer; front, Cassandra Robert (L), Jordan Ruetz, Judith Gutter, Mack Coenen, Dan Coenen and Brooklyn Charette. Absent are Stan terWoerds, Madison Beishuizen, Jonathon Farrell, Jacob Farrell, Amber Howard, Stephen Lewis, Angeles Lewis, Lydia Martin, Alanna McKay, Maxine Trepanier, Serena Rutledge and Malorie Woods

The Ripley 4-H “Do-Si-Dohs” Square Dance Club includes, back, Mack Coenen (L), Kaitlyn MacKinnon, Eline Gutter, Emily McKay, Emily Ernewein, Rachael Coenen, Claire Coenen, leader Sharon Martin; front, leader Alec Martin (L), Jordan Ruetz, Justin Ruetz, Kim Hooey, Ryan Hallam, Erica Ruetz, Cora Hodgins and leader Donna Bridge. Absent are Katherine Phillippi, Cassi Cote-Barnwell and Daniella McKitterick

Members of the South Bruce Calf Club are back, Brittney Weber (L), Annie Leppington, Jordan Gibson, Cailyn McKay, Little Leaguers Cole Gibson and Emma Dixon, and Cora Hodgins; front, leader Rosanne McConnell (L), Conner Dixon, Rob Marriott, Bailey McConnell, Melinda Scott, Ashley McConnell, photographer Amanda Farrell, and leader Kathryn Bridge. Absent are Morgan Colling, Abby Gibson, Emily Gibson, Jasper Munro and Cristina Young

A large crowd gathered in the meeting room at the Ripley-Huron Complex to celebrate the achievements of the Ripley 4-H club members and leaders.

Joining them were special guests Amberly Keelan, Ripley-Huron Fair Ambassador; and Paul Murray, president of the Ripley Agricultural Society.

Thirty members received a plaque and certificate for competing their first project.

Jordan Ruetz and Claire Coenen received special recognition for completing 12 clubs, as did Grant Martin and Jonathon Farrell for completing 18 clubs, and Kim Hooey for completing 24 clubs.

Jim Farrell received an award for 25 years of being a 4-H leader; and Dr. Ken Bridge received an award for 20 years of being a 4-H leader.

Awards were presented to members of the following:

• "Mutton'eers" Sheep Club
• Ripley Rockers Curling Club
• Conservation Club
• Veterinary Club
• Dairy Club
• Do-Si-Dohs Square Dance Club
• South Bruce Calf Club

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Ripley 4-H Sheep Club leaders Steve Hallam (L) and Anne MacInnes (R) present the Dan Emke Memorial Award of a sheep coat, to Cora Hodgins

Kim Hooey (L) holds a print which is the award for completing 24 4-H clubs, Grant Martin has completed 18 clubs, and Jordan Ruetz and Claire Coenen have each completed 12 clubs. Absent is Jonathon Farrell who has completed 18 clubs

Alec Martin (R) presents a 25-year leadership service award to Jim Farrell. Absent for the photo is Dr. Ken Bridge who received a 20-year leadership service award

Members of the Ripley 4-H Dairy Club are, back, Marcel Inauen (L), Grant Martin, Serena Lamont, Avery Perrier; front, leader Alec Martin (L), Manuel Inauen, Dan Martin, Judith Gutter, and leader Fan Farrell. Absent is Eric Martin

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Sunday, October 23, 2011