Local 4-H’ers receive ribbons at state fair

OSMOND — A number of local 4-H’ers received ribbons at the Nebraska State Fair held Aug. 23 to Sept. 2. Those receiving awards included the following: Matthew Alderson — Level 3 portfolio, purple, special recognition; freeze/blur the moment print-fireworks, purple; acrylic painting-eagle, purple; 3 jar pickled exhibit, purple; zinnia, purple; slicing cucumber, purple, special recognition; plasma cutter/welder design-pumpkin carved out face, red Cayden Holan — Hereford yearling heifers, blue; senior beef showmanship, blue Keegan Holan — Shorthorn yearling heifers, purple; intermediate beef showmanship, blue Alexandria Huwaldt — Hereford yearling heifers, blue; registered steers-Hereford or polled Hereford, blue; senior beef showmanship, blue Aubrey Jensen — Shorthorn yearling heifers, blue; senior beef showmanship, blue Amberlin Marks — Walking blocks, blue; blue Aztec bag, blue; blue and green jumpsuit, blue Beckett Marks — framed family photos, purple; veterinary science small animal or pet display-chicks, blue Henley Marks — Doll carrier, purple; embellished garment, purple; rocket, blue