After Duane Tirrell, former sheep superintendent and 4-H leader, tragically passed away in May, his family graciously thought of the Eaton County 4-H program, and chose to set-up a memorial fund in his name that would benefit the Jr. Livestock Association.
Pat and her family created a memorial scholarship application to provide two $250 or one $500 to deserving 4-H members intending to further their education. The requirements are as follows:
¨ Applicant must be a 4-H member and have completed at least 4 years of 4-H in Eaton County.
¨ Applicant must have a desire to raise and develop their own flock/herd of livestock with preference for sheep production.
¨ Applicant may be a high school senior who has been accepted as a full time student at a college or university.
¨ Applicant may be a full-time freshman at a college or university as long as they are still of 4-H age.
¨ Applicant may receive the scholarship only once.
Applications are available at the MSU Extension office and are due May 1, 2008. Please contact the Extension Office for more information. Thank you, Tirrell Family, for offering this fantastic opportunity!