Village Voices - We don't write papers, we build scrapbooks

A Stephenson County volunteer was honored for their service as a 4-H volunteer. Karen Wilhelms of Freeport was one of 80 volunteers recognized by the Illinois 4-H Foundation as a 4-H Hall of Fame recipient during a ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.

"These volunteers fully embody what 4-H strives to instill in youth," said Angie Barnard, Illinois 4-H Foundation executive director. "They are caring, dedicated, generous leaders, and the Illinois 4-H Foundation is extremely proud to be able to provide this honor to thank them for their service to this wonderfu...