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University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee and Will Counties

Main Office (Kankakee County)
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Phone: 815-933-8337
FAX: 815-933-8532
Email:uie-gkw@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

Branch Office (Grundy County)
4004 N. Division
Morris, IL 60450
Phone: 815-942-2725
FAX: 815-942-9519
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

Branch Office (Will County)
100 Manhattan Road
Joliet, IL 60433
Phone: 815-727-9296
FAX: 815-727-9364
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1pm)

News Release

2012 Kankakee County 4-H Public Presentation/Demonstration & Food Demonstration Contest Results

May 9, 2012

University of Illinois Extension, Kankakee County office was the location for the 4-H Public Presentation/Demonstration/Food Demonstration Contest held on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Coordinators of the event were members of the 4-H Projects Committee. Judges for this contest were Helen DuFour and Marilyn O'Flaherty. Judges Assistants were Amy Lorenz and Jake Lanoue. There were a total of 3 participants in Speeches.

Receiving A ratings and chosen as State Fair delegates were:

Public Presentations

Formal Speech - Ned Hesser, St. George Dragons

Oral Interpretation – Luxianna Watkins, Momence Troopers

Illustrated Speech – Patrick Hesser, St. George Dragons

Special awards given:

Outstanding Public Speaker - trophy donated by WKAN/STARadio

Luxianna Watkins, Momence Troopers

Promising Public Speaker – trophy donated by Jeff, Amy & Isabel Goodwin

Ned Hesser, St. George Dragons

Public Presentations – Improving Public Speaker -trophy donated by Kankakee County 4-H/Youth Foundation

Patrick Hesser, St. George Drago

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Unit Office at least two weeks prior to the event. University of Illinois Extension offers practical, research-based programs that help people improve their lives and address critical community issues involving youth, families, economics, health and natural resources.

Local Contact: Joyce Goodwin, 4-H/Youth Community Worker, jlgoodwi@illinois.edu