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About Heppner gazette-times. (Heppner, Or.) 1925-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 9, 1969)
w&wmMn qw ran Ob 3S National Theme Supports World Outlook in 4-H "4-H: Opportunity for All" is me theme or this years Nat ional 4-H Week observance. Oc t"ler 5 to 11. Four-H benefits are available to boys and girls in bu cuuurai, racial, ana eco nomlc backgrounds; also to youth who live In town as well as country. Latest figures show that the cooperative Extension Service now reaches about 3tt million young people. Of these, about 2', 4 million are enrolled In 4-H, including 35 percent from farm homes, 33 percent from rural nonrarm homes; and 32 percent from towns, cities, and suburbs. During 4-H Week, appropriate acuviues win De arranged nat ionally, and In each state, coun ty, and most local communities. A major aim will be to broaden me understanding Df 4. every, where to enlarge the "Image" so the public realizes the Head-Heart-Hands-Health programs 'c no longer limned to rural areas. The boy with his calf, and the girl with her garden or poultry, are fine but in most places toaay several dozen oth er real life "learning experien ces" or projects are open to 4-H'ers and make up the organ ization's modern, flexible program. -Encouraue more vouth. 9 to. Youth mint Into farming sol 19. to take advantage of 4-H ect specialized projects. Those opportunities. with particular needs due to I!pu mnw min and women economic, social, health, or oth to volunteer as 4-H local lead- cr causes receive more than era. and to enrich their own usual aid and encouragement lives In addition to serving Disadvantaged youth are being youth. served more than at any time Recognize the Important") the past. Attention is also ..ik...?- . . a 11 given to anv with problems re- and Influence their continued Matin to personal values, car. cooperation er exploration, and accomplish- Acknowledge the suDDort of b 4-H friends and express appre- Chooso Variety of Projects elation to them. Four-H'ers choose varied proj- Report the year's accomp- ccts in science, agriculture, home lishments and consider future economics, personal develop- needs and plans. Iment. community service, lead- Reached Through Television ership, and citizenship. Many Besides the 4-H enrollment of kinds are offered for selection at about 2k million now in all 50 every age. Some are in: states and Puerto Rico, thous- Agricultural production and ands of other boys and girls marketing including meat ani- participate in other ways such mal, dairy, poultry, garden, and as bv television. On TV, 4-H field crobs. offers educational series with rrnoi suggestions for doing projects at automotive, tractor. ' ' through special interest groups. .""sefn, "":', tion, community service, and all rM,i. k., rririo f. I wildl lfe, entomology, recreation, I v ,..', UUja HIIU l t III" I L,,.;f; . . tl 1 1 CM w4 T H VYVIIV. niuiiir.v iiiaiiaKnuc u """"""fi a w...,; . junior Leaaers last vear were: j, w.... o.-U vvjuiihj "- rwt,,v, 1 iTiniiuiiuc -.i.7Jwiiii, tuiltr, UUI&t? Sets National Aims Other aims of National 4-H Week are to: THE HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, October 9, 1969 Sec. 2 Junior Leaders Have Major Role Several Morrow countv 4-H ciud leaaers are assisted by jun ior leaders. Junior leaders snare responsibilities with their adult leader in leading a club of younger members. Junior Leadership Is a 4-H project. A junior leader must be 9th grade level or above; they woi'K aciiveiy witn tne adult leader in project work organl zaiion, Demonstrations, recrea ROUND OUT YOUR EDUCATION BY JOINING 4-H Gardner's Men's Wear THE STORE OF PERSONAL SERVICE Heppner Ph. 676-9218 nr rarppr pxnlm-Atinn seminar n1niAM . U . . (nrm DOSS. I 1 lUIUUltrillMI 1 1 It V IllOV luilii r, . , , . . i . . , Anothpr intrp5t rroun I ramiiy living iooa ana nu an, i".-erfsi ., trition. clothing, grooming, fur eh'nSVr'Vhit fil things, home grounds, child them and the places they live. careV , J...., TW Wn u,hvV : wpII as . --personal ueveiupmeni 'wv fn stressing science. ltt eJY- career explora- - - - -.. n " - - I t AM InnlAMnl.n .1 nil n.nnkli. Other DODUlar protects in elude arts and crafts, dog care horsemanship, emergency pre paredness, and public attalrs. 4-H is part of the national ed ucational system of the Coop erative Extension Service, in which the U. S. Department of Agriculture, State Land-Grant Universities, and counties share. The Federal Extension Service gives national leadership, and the State Extension Services give State leadership. Two non-gov eminent organizations work with extension to coordinate pri vate support and perform nu merous other important func tions. They are the National 4-H Service Committee, 59 E. Van Buren Street, Chicago, 111. 60605; and the National 4-H Club Foun dation, 7100 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, D. C. 20015. Volunteer Leaders Serve About 550,000 volunteer lead ers serve 4-H coast to coast. Of theses some 400,000 are youth- minded adult men and women, and .150.000 are older 4-H'ers called teen or junior leaders. All are guided by professional ex tension agents, aided by local advisory committees and the educational resources of their State land-grant universities. Has Public-Spirited Friends Four-H appreciates its many friends in civic groups, business, industry, agriculture, education, foundations, and other fields. Their public-spirited assistance benefits 4-H in every state and countv here and in other lands, They generously supplement public funds for 4-H to finance citizenship education leader training, teaching and technical aids, youth awards to stimulate interest and achievement, puo lie information services, and in ternational programs, club; Shelley Wolff, Heppner, iooos ciud, is.eney wont, Hepp ner, foods club; Mark Tullis, lone, skiing; Terry Cannon, lone, skiing; Tom McEUigott, lone, SKiing; fTanees Wiley, Irrigon, iooos ciud; Maria Jones, Hepp ner, horse club. 4-H GOES to TOWN JOIN MOW... i n l , lirFM M i -i i jr r I . " tea- YOUTH PLUS INITIATIVE -THE BULWARK OF OUR DEMOCRACY Notional 4-H Club Week October 5-1 1 THIS MESSAGE SPONSORED BY YOUR HOME.OWVrn Hflw ic a rnuunvTw - - ... mm Wfll'iWllli I QLIl V lC ANK OF JZastern Oregon HEPPNER IONE ARLINGTON MEMBER. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION I 4-H makes a difference in town or country, wherever you live. 4-H'ers have more fun, more opportunities, more inter ests and thev develoD more skills. See or call your County Agent. 4-H'ers live in every state in towns, cities, suburbs, and on rarms. it doesn't cost, but it pays to join 4-H. 4-H'prs arp 9 to 19 years old. and thev learn bv doing." If vou're not. in 4-H, you're missing outl From The President . . . f.lorroiv Clubs Join Nation In Observance THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DEAR 4-H MEMBERS: It is a pleasure to greet you, the three and one-fourth million young men and women who are now looking forward to National 4-H Week. Vour theme, "Opportunity for All," is timely and Im portant as you strive to extend the benefits of your "learn by doing" educational program to increasingly more youth everywhere. Today we need as never before your dedicated efforts to strengthen the moral and spiritual values of our Nation, and its economic growth and stability. I'm gratified to know that, through your four fold empha sis of Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, you are enabling young Americans in town and country from all social and econom ic backgrounds to develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship. Through your ever-expanding 4-H program I urge you to give particular attention to the problems of hunger and mal nutrition, and to join in all efforts to improve your communi ties wherever you live. Together let us build for a better tomorrow not only in this country, but also in all the lands around the world where 4-H aims and principles are followed for human welfare and betterment. National 4-H Week. October 5-1L la being observed by some 297 4-H members, leaders, par ents and irtends or. 4-H through out Morrow county, reports Bir dine Tullis, Morrow county tx tension Aide. Morrow 4-H'ers are among more than 3 million boys and girls in the U. S. who benefit from work projects in which, they learn something new or how to do something better. National 4-H Week also gives local volunteer 4-H leaders a pat on the back for their dedi cated service. The County Ex tension 4-H staff trains and as sists local leaders. Approximately 43 men and women leaders In the county meet regularly with the 4-H'ers to helD guide their endeavors toward satisfactory completion, Birdine said. "Opportunity for All" Is the theme of 1969 National 4-H Week, and that Includes par ents, as well. Without encour agement and support from mother and dad, the youngster's 4-H experiences would definite ly be limited, she added. Anv bov or girl between 9 ana 19 years of age who wants to loin 4-H. and adults who would like to volunteer as leaders are invited to contact the County Extension office at Heppner, phone 676-9642. In Irrigon interested boys and girls should contact Carla Leigh ton. Secretary, North Morrow Leaders Council. Boardman boys and girls, or prospective leaders, contact Kurt VJttlllCKUvftll, viiauiuuiii i'wiui Morrow Leaders Council, or the above listed county extension office. HAPPY HANDS MAKE HAPPY HOMES 4-H MAKES BETTER FARMERS Learning by b II n i n n 4-H MAKES BETTER HOMEMAKERS WE ARE PROUD OF OUR YOUNG 4-H MEMBERS AND WE WANT THEM TO KNOW IT. THEY ARE THE FUTURE BACKBONE OF OUR COMMUNITY. MAY CHOOSE FROM OVER 100 EDUCATIONAL LEARN BY DOING OPPORTUNITIES The Future Is Brighter Because Of 4-H Clubs n n FARMER OWNED AND CONTROLLED Lexington, Oregon
