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Saddle Hills County

Saddle Hills County celebrates local volunteers with appreciating dinner

Sep 3, 2026 | 3:29 PM

Saddle Hills County has celebrated local volunteers with its Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

On Aug. 27, 19 volunteers were recognized for their outstanding contributions with the theme Roots Run Deep—Years of Service, Generations of Impact.

Volunteer recognition recipients included:

  • Bree Hamilton for her outstanding commitment in the Bonanza community as owner of a local general store
  • Cheryl Brett for her decades of dedication to 4-H and Saddle Hills’ youth
  • Colleen Coleman for her dedication to strengthening the community through her volunteer service.
  • Leanna Shore for her volunteer work with the Bonanza Agricultural Society
  • Linnea Potratz for volunteering her time preparing food, organizing events, and helping plan activities
  • Daniel Adair for his outstanding commitment to maintaining the community bowling alley, assisting with the Mud Bogs, and speaking with students during Genius Hour.
  • Amanda Olson for her dedication to helping young people develop valuable life skills through the Woking 4-H Foods Program.
  • Susie Jack for her dedication to youth, leadership, and community service through the East/West Woking 4-H Club.

The dinner also recognized the Lifetime Volunteer Award nominees, including:

  • Rob & Trina Hampton, whose volunteer efforts range from clearing the skating rink to flipping pancakes at Father’s Day breakfasts and supporting countless other events
  • Sue Kolosky for always being quick to give her time and energy
  • Marion Paish for always being willing to show up and get to work.
  • Helen Konaschuk for always being the first to raise her hand to volunteer.
  • Helen Kuehl for never hesitating to jump in and lend a hand when asked.
  • Heidi Good for always being willing to step in when help was needed.
  • Darcy Galbraith for often working behind the scenes and generously giving his time to help make things happen.