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Special Edition • Morrow County Fair and Rodeo • Heppner Gazette-Times, Wednesday, August 8, 2007 - Page 3 4-H volunteer leaders do awesome things for youth The 4-H program relies on volunteer adult leaders to organize and lead groups o f 4-H members. Research shows that youth who have a non-parental adult as a friend, teacher, and mentor do better than youth without such an adult presence. As a 4-H leader and educator, you are in a position o f great influence. You can channel members' curiosity, inspire new interests, and continually offer new opportunities for them to grow and develop into happy and productive adults. You can be the key to a young person’s success! A recent study showed that most 4-H leaders vol unteer because they are interested in making a difference in the lives o f young people. While some 4-H leaders have expertise in a particular content area, such as animal sci ence, it is not a requirement. The 4-H program is always looking for quality, committed adult volunteers. If you are interested in exploring becoming a 4-H volunteer, please call or visit the Extension office. Studies show that each 4-H volunteer gives an average o f 200 hours o f time annually to the 4-H Youth Development program. Looking at Oregon’s 6,000 volun teers, that means 1,200,000 hours are given annually to help youth develop skills for a lifetime. Nationally, the current estimated dollar value o f volunteer time is $ 17.55 per hour. “Not only are 4-H volunteer leaders awesome, but the value o f their time to Oregon 4-H is more than $20 million annu ally,” said Bill Broderick, M.C. Extension agent. W e l c o m e t o t h e F a ir & R o d e o J & D ELECTRIC 481-2571 491 E. Columbia A ve. • Boardm an, OR B.B. #14129 1 E cho H ills G olf C o u rse ................■ ... —— ..................... Come check out our course- Reasonable rates! Great condition! (541) 376-8244 400 Golf Course Rd. Echo, Oregon Awards program planned August 18 Do you ev er feel there is too much emphasis placed on what is wrong with youth today? Here is your chance to see what is great about Morrow County youth — attend the Morrow County Fair Awards pro gram, Saturday, August 18, at 3 p.m. in the Wilkinson Arena. The awards program is a must for 4-H youth, par ents and leaders and anyone who enjoys young people. All fair categories are recognized at the awards p ro g ram , 4-H and open class. It is always fun to see youth receive the traditional “grand champion” and “out standing....” awards. But it’s also fun to see younger members receive the “cham pion junior cookie baker" or “most enthusiastic beginner livestock member” awards. M ost a w a rd s are purchased by the Morrow County 4-H Leaders Coun cil with funds raised by vol unteers through the donor campaign or Snack Shack operation. These awards are separate from fair premium awards. Every youth w ho completes project require m ents, re g isters for fair on time, and com petes is a winner. Bill Broderick, Morrow County Extension agent, encourages family, neighbors, and friends o f 4-H members to attend the awards program and con gratulate youth for their participation in the 2007 Morrow County Fair. Get involved in Morrow County Fair We go to the Morrow County Fair to look at the flowers, watch the 4-H members compete, and check out the livestock. But there is no doubt that fair is always more fun if we are part o f the event! There is still time to participate. The fair opens to the public on August 15, but exhibits are accepted on Mon day, August 13. Turn through your Morrow County Fair Premium Book right now and look at all the opportunities to be part o f the fun. Be an exhibitor at the 2007 Morrow County Fair. It’s easier than you think. Buyer Apprecia tion Dinner new to fair this year New to the fair this year will be a Buyers’ Ap p re c iatio n D inner. The dinner is provided to each livestock auction buyer from 2006 plus one guest. Meals may be pur chased after buyers have eaten, based on availability. 4-H would like to show their appreciation to the tremen dous support that these buy ers have for our youth, said Morrow County Extension agent Bill Broderick. Last year’s buyers should receive passes to the fair and the dinner. The dinner will be held from 4:30 pm to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, prior to the auction. Pet show Wednesday The Pet Show will be on Wednesday, August 15, at 3 p.m. Immediately following the pet show will be The Ugliest and Prettiest Pet C ontest. Everyone is invited to enter their pet or just see all the many differ ent pets entered. 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