SIXTEEN The Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon, Thursday, October 5. 1978
Chance to travel, understand Many f rom Morrow serve on state 4-H panels
foreign cultures offered by 4-H
The opportunity to know and
understand other cultures,
either abroad or here in
Morrow County, is one of the
benefits of 4-H membership.
The International program
offers members of most age
groups the chance to travel, as
well as to host families for
those traveling to our county
from all parts of the world.
When you spend a time in
someone's home, or they in
yours, you really get to know
and understand the many
ways the various cultures are
the same and to. understand
the differences!
Morrow County was for
tunate this past year to host
many international guests,
and to have local residents
who traveled, or hear from
other Oregonians who had
been abroad under 4-H pro
grams. Were you aware that IFYE
Eric DeWulf, Belgium, spent a
month in our county? Or did
you meet Pree Garner,
PRYLE from Barbados, who
spent a time here studying our.
rural 4-H program? Did you
know that all our students had
the opportunity to learn about
a foreign country from an
IFYE who came in and
reported at the schools?
The Oregon 4-H and Japan
Labo program brought five
young Japanese students to
the county for a month, with
Shirley Palmer of Heppner
serving as coordinator for the
program for four eastern
Oregon counties. At the same
time, under the same pro
gram, Monica Swanson of
lone traveled to Japan for a
month's visit, serving as
chaperone for about 20 young
Oregon 4-H members.
Former IFYE, Val Madison
of Echo was in and out of
Morrow County, sharing the
delights of her six month stay
in Switzerland with us.
Just last week, two young
farmers from England visited
in our county. The Gary Grieb
and Jerry Myers families
were their hosts, with each
family finding them a chal
lenging addition to the family
circle. Edward Robinson and
Roger Henry were totally
impressed with our agricul
ture and area. Both were
sponsored by the Young
Farmers Clubs of England,
and both are farmers at home.
Two girls from Canada
enjoyed our county fair,
staying with Janette Piper
and Jyl Hobbs during the fair
week. Janette and Jyl had
previously traveled to Canada
on the new exchange, learning
many things about the Can
adian people, and the 4-H pro
gram there. This exchange
will be continued next year,
with other older members
having the opportunity to
participate.
The next international guest
in our county will be Debbie
Heoft, IFYE from Pendleton,
who spent six months in
Hungary.
These are just a few
instances of recent inter
national experiences that
have touched Morrow County.
Other chances to travel and
see the world and the people
are available under the Teen
Caravan and Citizen Ambass
ador programs, as well as the
Central American work ex
perience program.
Incidentally, if you want to
share in the international
experience, application forms
to host an IFYE are always
available at your local exten
sion office. More information
on all international programs
is available by calling
676-9642.
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Mrs. Evans exemplifies
County's 4-H spirit
A true believer" in the value of 4-H youth development,
that is Francine Evans of Irrigon. She not only believes, she
takes action to make the program available to all, and to help
it' grow and keep up with needs of youth today.
A nine year 4-H leader, currently leading both clothing
and foods, Francine is also serving the third year of a
three-year term on the state 4-H advisory committee. The
advisory council serves dual purposes, as the executive
council of the Oregon 4-H Leader's Association the important
advisory body to the state 4-H staff. Meetings are twice a
year, taking approximately three days time each session.
In the advisory role, the council serves as a "sounding
board" for statewide 4-H program ideas, shares the felling,
ideas and attitudes of various regions of the state as
representative of the people of their area. All new ideas, or
changes of project or policy come under the watchful eyes of
the council, and must receive the council's blessings before
being accepted to the Oregon 4-H program.
As the executive council of the association, the group
approves programs and authorizes financial support for
activities, as well as suggesting training programs or events
to help 4-H leaders become more effective. Francine
represents a wide area on the committee, including Gilliam,
Grant, Morrow, Umatilla and Wheeler' counties. Her
committment is strong and she takes time to research the
feelings of the area she represents before each session, to be
sure that her decisions and suggestions are representative.
She is one of the 16 area representatives of 4-H, who along
with six older 4-h members and up to 3 business
representatives, make up the total committee.
What else, in addition to 4-H, occupies Francine's tjme?
Well, seven daughters, the oldest just entering college and
the youngest, four years of age take part of her time. Church
and community demand their share. She is well known for
her creative abilities, ranging from painting to wheat
weaving, and many in between. In her basement she
maintains a specialty bakery, catering wedding cakes that
are each a work of art. She serves on the Irrigon school
advisory committee, and then there are more community
projects dear to her heart.
A true believer, Francine insists she can pick the 4-H
members from a crowd! They have a special air of
confidence and poise, developed through their 4-H
opportunities and activities, she claims. Her own 4-H family
members, as well as her club members prove the point. She
shows the way and they follow!
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Morrow Countians have
made their presence known to
state and national 4-H officials
this year, by winning nation
wide and statewide awards,
serving on state and national
4-H panels, and earning the
privelege of attending the
National 4-H Convention in
Chicago.
Jan Peterson of lone and
Erin Evans of Irrigon will
represent Oregon when the
National 4-H convention con
venes in Chicago next spring.
Jan was selected for her
outstanding work in 4-H foods
and nutrition programs, and
Erin was chosen for her
achievements in 4-H clothing
programs.
Both Erin and Jan are
nine-year 4-H members, who
have served as 4-H camp
counsellors, junior leaders,
and statewide 4-H advisory
and development groups.
Louis. Carlson of lone and
Allen Nistad of Heppner were
recently appointed to terms as
members of the board of
trustees of the Oregon 4-H
Foundation.
The Foundation was estab
lished to assist 4-H work not
supported by tax funds. By
law, tax money may be spent
only for 4-H professional
salaries and for educational
materials. The Foundation
has been responsible for
raising funds for the purchase
and development of the Ore
gon 4-H Center, helping to
attract 4-H leaders and for
supporting club programs and
special events.
Francine Evans of Irrigon,
a long-time 4-H leader, was
recently appointed to the
Oregon 4-H advisory Council.
Carol and Grace McElligott,
both of lone, and Krynn
Robinson of Heppner last
month were awarded John W.
Graves scholarships for work
performed during their out
standing 4-H careers.
This summer, Krynn won
the coveted E.L. "Dad" Pot
ter 4-H Horsemanship Award,
becoming the first Morrow
Countian to do so since the
award was created in 1956.
Only eight 4-H members in
Oregon this year passed the
strenuous test required to
qualify for the award, which is
Cont. on page 17
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Morrow County's
4-H program
leaves imprint
on state and
nation
Oregon 4-H programs in horsemanship and skiing
started in Morrow County two of many "firsts" that
our county has contributed to the 4-H program.
This year, for the first time, two Morrow Countians
will be among Oregon's delegation to the annual
National 4-H Convention in Chicago. The are Jan
Peterson of lone and Erin Evans of Irrigon.
The opportunity for creating new "firsts" in 4-H
projects in Morrow County still exists, according to
County 4-H Extension Agent John Nordheim. "The
great thing about 4-H is that you can have anything you
want as a project. The individual member can write up
a proposal for a club or an independent project," thus
tailor-making a program to fit his or her needs,
Nordheim explained.
"Right now, we're interested in starting
community clubs on many topics, especially those
dealing with skills for life and leisure projects that
will carry through for a lifetime like the creative
arts, leather work and mechanical skills," said
Nordheim.
During the coming 4-H year, "we hope to expand
our field trips and exchanges, and develop more social
activities. We also hope to develop a calendar for the
year's 4-H events and activities,", stated Nordheim.
Last year, Morrow County added geology and
outdoor survival to its ever-expanding 4-H program.
Who knows what the new year will bring?
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