Bernie Heffern Memorial Award winners at 2014 Allamakee County Fair

Bob and Gloria Hanson of Waukon were honored with the 2014 Bernie Heffern Memorial 4-H Family Award by members of the Bob and Bernie Heffern family before the 4-H/FFA Livestock Auction Sunday, July 20 at the 2014 Allamakee County Fair. The award was created by the Heffern family in memory of Bernie Heffern, who passed away in 2008 and was very passionate about all areas of 4-H and its importance in the lives of youth and their families. She and her husband, Bob, were inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame in 2007 for their lifelong dedication to 4-H.  Each year during fair week, the Allamakee County Fair Board and the Heffern family select a family that emulates the Heffern family attitude of helping others, working well with each other, and going above and beyond for the fair. The Hansons' children were involved in 4-H growing up, and they have been an active 4-H family for many years. Bob Hanson is a member of the Allamakee County Fair Board and 4-H assistant dairy superintendent. Gloria Hanson was a member of the Youth Development Committee and has served as a conference judging superintendent and on the appreciation supper committee, in addition to bringing many pies to the 4-H Foodstand during fair week. Pictured above at the award presentation are, left to right, Nita and Taylor Grangaard, Ashley Heffern, Gloria Hanson, Christa and Kaley Heffern, Gunnar and Carly Grangaard, Bob Hanson and Cindy Heffern. Submitted photo.