Mahoning County Junior Fair

George Houk Memorial Scholarship

George left us suddently weeks before the 2025 Canfield Fair, leavning his family, friends and both the Mahoning County Junior Fair and Senior Fairs feeling his loss.

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Most would recognize George with a camera in his hands, as he spent many years as the official fair photographer, but one of his greatest passions was mentoring the youth of 4-H, the same program in which he grew up.  With his life-long connection to 4-H, George had a special place in his heart for teaching and supporting youth lucky enough to know him.  George truly lived by the 4-H motto and strove each day to "make the best better" in the lives of those around him.  He lived in a way that was larger than life!

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Our hope is that George will continue to positively impact the lives fo Mahoning County Junior Fair members through this scholarship.