4-Her receives award in honor of long-time leaders, Marge and Jim Davis

Provided photo: Makenzie McGrath accepts an award from Marlene Seielstad in honor of Seielstad’s parents, Marge and Jim Davis.

KNOWLESVILLE – Makenzie McGrath, 16, of Medina has received the first memorial award in honor of the late Marge and Jim Davis of Barre.

Mr. and Mrs. Davis were long-time 4-H leaders of the Moonlight Dreamers, teaching younger generations about heritage skills related to natural resources, agriculture and home economics.

The Jim and Marge Davis Memorial Award is for $100 and is presented to a 4-Her between the ages of 13 and 19 who is an Orleans County resident. The winner of the award achieves the highest overall point total in environmental education, personal development and leadership, special and unique exhibits, heritage art exhibit, sewing and textiles, and baking and recipe collections.

Makenzie McGrath donated the $100 award to the Church of the Abundant Harvest in Millville/Knowlesville, where the couple where members.

Julia Graham of Albion was the runner-up winner and received $50.

The $100 award was funded by Rebekah Green, who was a teen evaluator at the fair for Mrs. Davis as she judged fair exhibits. Marlene Seielstad and her husband Erik covered the cost for the $50 reserve award.

“She taught me a lot about how to look for quality items for both the home and kitchen,” Greene posted on the Orleans Hub Facebook page about Mrs. Davis. “It was a true privilege to visit with her and Jim many times after my 4-H years on Hemlock Ridge. They were both awesome natural teachers and good friends!”