LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The county's 4-H program is putting out the call for all past All Stars.

The 4-H All Star is a rare and special type of individual.

What is an All Star? They are the cream of the 4-H youth program selected on the basis of their leadership, character, and 4-H involvement.

The All Star designation represents the highest achievement at the county level, similar to scouting’s Eagle Scout.

Lake County has a long line of eminent All Stars starting in 1937, many who still live in this area and continue to practice the 4-H motto “To Make the Best Better.”

Local “stars” include Myron Holdenreid (1956), Madelene Luezinger Lyons (1949), Jo Anne Eustis Herring ( 1957), and Kevin Smith (1982), to name a few.

A more complete list is available at the California 4-H Centennial Celebration to be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

All Stars, near and far, as well as alumni no matter what club or state of origin, are invited to share in our centennial event.

There will also be a group All Star photo and they would love for any and all past All Stars to join in.

If you have history or memorabilia to share, please contact the 4-H office at 707-263-6838.

4-H Youth Development is a program of the University of California Cooperative Extension.

For more information on the 4-H program contact U.C. Cooperative Extension, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, telephone 707-263-6838.