Sheree Ledgerwood to be honored at the Chamber Cowboy Fair Breakfast

POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce Cowboy Fair Breakfast will be served at Maple Hall on Saturday, September 17 from 6:30-8:30 a.m. At this event, the Hall of Fame Honoree award will be presented to Sheree Ledgerwood.

The traditional breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, milk, juice or coffee will be served with a smile and accompanied by many friendly faces. A brief recognition ceremony for Ledgerwood's Honoree award, will take place at 8 a.m.

Ledgerwood was considered and nominated for the Hall of Fame Honoree award because of her dedication to service. She is hard working and is dedicated to maintaining the Garfield County 4-H program. "During the Covid pandemic, it was a struggle and challenge to keep the programs and groups alive and functioning, but she did it," said Pomeroy Chamber spokesperson Anne Walsh. "One of her goals was to make 4-H camp once again a reality. And she completed that task, and we are so proud of her efforts!"

Over the years, she has put in many, many hours, especially before and during the fair and 4-H camp weeks; getting everything in order for these two major functions. Corky Slaybaugh has worked with her in several capacities over the years and she has observed that Sheree is always willing to go the extra mile, if it benefits the children of our community, Slaybaugh said, "I have known Sheree most of our lives and she and her entire family have been incredible supporters of our community for many years. I am so very happy to be a part of this effort in honoring her Sheree Ledgerwood as the Pomeroy Chamber, Cowboy Fair Breakfast 2022 Hall of Fame Honoree!"

Ledgerwood indicated she can't remember when she was not involved in the fair, 4-H or the community youth. "I can't remember a time when I wasn't involved in the fair," she said, "first as a 4-H member, then the clothing superintendent, parent, 4-H leader, finally as the 4-H Program Coordinator.

"Even though my focus has been the youth of our community, I see the Garfield County Fair as a place where young and old come together to learn from and support each other. In the end, it's not the ribbon that matters, it's the learning that happens along the way," she said.