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 The Sectional team and their event, front row, from left: Peggy Minnoch (alternate), Katie Morrow (Scripted Duo), Nick Houin (Memorized Duo, Prose), Hailey Hennessey (Original Performance) and Kate Shaffer (Radio); middle: Shara Hudson (Scripted Duo), Jon Tyree (Humor, Drama), Zack Wendt (Memorized Duo), Andy Langdon (Drama, Humor), Cam Robertson (Original Oratory, Scripted Duo), Ali Fitch (Memorized Duo); and back: Colton Maddox (Scripted Duo), Lynnnette Nettrouer (Memorized Duo). Others on the team not shown are: Emily Walden (Drama, Declamation), Michael Gray (Memorized Duo), Jason Pickell (Memorized Duo), Patrick Felke, (International Extemp), Rebecca Brumbaugh (International Extemp), Bryt Hiatt (USA Extemp), Michaila Nate (International Extemp), Christina Chipman (Scripted Duo), Sean Hatfield (Scripted Duo), Stephanie Gorka (Scripted Duo), Olivia Houin (Prose), Austin Craft (Declamation, Scripted Duo), Kelsey Shaffer (Impromptu), Gage Pynaert (Discussion), Nelson Wagner (Discussion), Courtney Harris (Discussion), Deven Berger (Discussion), Pauline Dagaas (Radio), Sarah Gouker (Original Performance), Sam Compton (Original Performance), Jordin Cook (Poetry) and Olivia Hillard (Declamation). Photo provided By Carol Anders Correspondent PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth High School Speech and Debate Team fared extremely well on March 6 in sectional competition held at Concord High School in Elkhart. The maximum number of entries from each school is limited to 36. Plymouth team members were able to qualify all 36 entries to the state contest that will be held on March 20. |
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Clifton family is staple at the fair |
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Friday, 01 August 2008 |
 The Clifton family – front, from left: Blake Thompson, Marisa Howard and Cameron Minix; middle: Marcus Clifton, Tammy Thompson, Megan Thompson and Samantha Howard; back: Len Clifton, Lorinda Clifton, Bill Thompson, Carin Clifton, Scott Howard, Dianna Howard, Amanda Minix and Arden Minix. Not pictured are Terry Clifton, Josh Minix and Jeffrey Clifton. Photo provided By Rusty Nixon Correspondent
CULVER — “It was in our bones. There wasn’t much doubt that everybody would be involved with 4-H.”
Carin Clifton had a good reason to believe that of all those in her family. She has historical precedent.
Her father, the late Dean Manchester, got involved with 4-H and spent 36 years as a project leader and received several awards for his work with the group. Gweneth Manchester was a project leader for 27 years.
Carin herself was a member of 4-H for five years and now has been with the fair board and a part of the group for 30 years, since 1978.
When Carin decided to marry, she found a kindred 4-H spirit in Terry Clifton. Terry began showing in the early 1960s with projects in sheep, pigs and electric.
His father, the late Charles Clifton, began showing in the 1930s and went on to be very involved with the Marshall County Pork Producers, the Marshall County Cattlemen’s Association and the Farm Bureau.
Terry and Carin had four children — Len, Tammy, Dianna and Amanda — who were all 10-year members of 4-H and had numerous projects in beef, sheep, swine and crafts.
“I took a girls 4-H area that was sewing and baking and that kind of thing,” said Carin. “Our kids really liked the animals. They’ve been involved with all the species. Some of them like the sheep best, some liked swine.”
One aspect that has been a particular attraction is the fair itself.
“It’s a free fair; it’s a small community,” said Carin. “It’s not a political fair and I think that’s what it’s all about.”
The family involvement has now entered its fourth generation with five grandchildren involved in showing at the recently concluded Marshall County Fair in beef, swine and crafts.
“It’s a family affair,” said Carin. “You all have to work together, and if you can’t, you get some issues.
“But it’s always fun.”
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Last Updated ( Monday, 04 August 2008 )
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