Liberty Farmers 4-H Holds 2026 Organizational Meeting, Elects New Officers in Panhandle

The Liberty Farmers 4‑H Club recently held their 0rganizational meeting at the Liberty Township Community Center in Panhandle, electing officers to lead club activities into 2026. The meeting was reported Feb. 7 and established a schedule and priorities that affect local youth programming and community fundraising tied to the fair.

Members present included Kenton Grooms, Ariana Bradford, Alayna Bradford, Destiny Grooms, Gabriella Yates, Paul Yates, Jace Widdig and Alivia Kettener. Advisors present were Linda Kimmerly, Sherri Centers and Charlotte Rhoden. Parents and visitors in attendance were Patricia Funk, Diana Yates, Ashley Widdig, Scott Grooms and Karen Grooms. Submitted News also lists club advisors as Sherri Centers, Linda Kimmerly, Samuel Kimmerly Jr. and Charlotte Rhoden; Samuel Kimmerly Jr. is named as an advisor though he was not listed among those present at the meeting.

Officer elections were completed for the coming term. "Officer elections were held: President- Gabriella Yates, Vice-President- Paul Yates, Secretary- Alivia Kettener, Treasurer- Ariana Bradford, Safety Officer- Jace Widdig and Health Officer- Alayna Bradford." Those roles assign clear responsibilities for club governance, safety oversight and health awareness during events.

Procedural items set the tone for member engagement. "The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Paul Yates and the 4-H Pledge by Jace Widdig. Roll call was to answer with your favorite color." Members set a recurring meeting cadence and program commitments to anchor club activities for families and volunteers. "Members voted to meet every second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Liberty Township Community Center in Panhandle." The club also affirmed hands-on community engagement: "Members voted to continue working the Food Booth at the fair and voted to keep the meetings covered dish."

Practical details for families were finalized. "The next meeting is scheduled for February 12 at 6:30pm at the Liberty Township Community Center in Panhandle, covered dish." The club is open enrollment; "The club is open enrollment, contact Linda Kimmerly at (937) 217-4744."

For Adams County residents, the meeting matters because Liberty Farmers 4‑H is a local channel for youth leadership, skill-building and community fundraising. Continued operation of the food booth at the fair supports local events and volunteer networks; it also underscores the importance of food safety training and accessible participation. Open enrollment signals an intent to be inclusive, though transportation, scheduling and outreach will determine how broadly that promise reaches families across the township.

This report was submitted as Submitted News to People's Defender. For follow up: People's Defender, 206 N. Pleasant Street, West Union, Ohio 45693; Call: 937-544-2391; Fax: 937-544-2298; E‑mail (obfuscated): (/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#026b6c646d4272676d726e6771666764676c6667702c616d6f). The Liberty Farmers 4‑H Club will next meet Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m.; families interested in participation or in helping with the fair Food Booth can contact Linda Kimmerly at (937) 217-4744 to get involved.