Jason Arndt, jarndt@shawanoleader.com
Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Races returned to the Shawano Speedway after two days of postponements due to rain. Spectator Eliminator races led off Sunday’s events at 1 p.m.
Leader Photo by Jason Arndt Dairy judge Molly Sloan talks with Sawyer Patton at the dairy pee wee showmanship competition at the Coliseum Sunday. Colin Wussow, of Cecil, assisted Sawyer with maneuvering the calf.
Several area residents were honored Sunday for their dedication and volunteerism during the annual awards program at the Shawano County Fair.
Friends of the Fair awards were presented to Clayton McHugh, of Hometown Real Estate and Auctioneer Company, Shawano; Mike and Mark Mitchell, of Mitchell Auctions, Bonduel; and Yoap and Yoap Auction, Pound.
McHugh has donated his time an auctioneer at the fair for about 20 years.
“We made some money for the kids at the fair, and that is great,” said McHugh, who grew up in Caroline.
Brothers Mike and Mark Mitchell have donated their services for the small animal and cake auction at the fair for 15 years.
“It is nice to be acknowledged like this. It is a real nice thing,” Mike Mitchell said.
Joanne Yoap accepted the award on behalf of Yoap and Yoap Auction. The company has donated its services to the annual livestock auction for about 10 years.
“It was an outstanding surprise and was much appreciated to receive the recognition,” said Leonard Yoap, Joanne’s brother.
Helen Raddant and Chris Baldwin received Dedicated Senior Citizen awards.
Raddant was nominated by the University of Wisconsin-Extension for nearly 30 years of service, including her time as president of the county Home and Community Education program.
“Last week I got the letter and was very honored because a lot of the work I do in the community is volunteered,” Raddant said.
The Red River Riders nominated Chris Baldwin for his years of dedication to 4-H clubs and Special Olympics. Baldwin was instrumental in forming the club, whose volunteers provide therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities.
Century Farm Awards were presented to Ralph and Shirley Dalke, of Wittenberg, Raymond Hangartner, of Bowler. and Wayne and Doris Jeske, of Tilleda.