GRAND RAPIDS - Doug and Mary Ellen Pratt were recognized with the Farm Beautification award; Karen Deutschman and Joel Himelhan were presented the Backyard Conservationist Award; Josh Kieffer was recognized as the 2013 Friend of the District; while Ken Stearns and Sons was recognized as the Cooperator of the Year.
The awards were made as the Wood County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual awards banquet and election on Thursday at Nazareth Hall.
Elmwood High School graduate Shelby George earned this year's $1,000 scholarship from the organization.
Dennis Ferrell and Lee Sundermeier, current members of the board of supervisors were returned to office for another term in the elections held just prior to the banquet.
The awards were made as the Wood County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual awards banquet and election on Thursday at Nazareth Hall.
Elmwood High School graduate Shelby George earned this year's $1,000 scholarship from the organization.
Dennis Ferrell and Lee Sundermeier, current members of the board of supervisors were returned to office for another term in the elections held just prior to the banquet.
