Marvin Ditmer, fourth from left, gives an acceptance speech after being handed a plaque honoring him for 57 years of continuing service to the Starting Farmers 4-H Club during an awards banquet Monday, Oct. 12. Standing with Ditmer, left to right, are Eric Ditmer, of Sidney, Mark Ditmer, of Sidney, Woody Jolsin, of Maplewood, and Jerry Schmidt, of Piqua, all four men had Ditmer as an advisor when they were young members. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News