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BUNDAY. JULY 24, 1080 6 A MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, ORE. Wdlley Organizations Cater to Teen-Agers Groups Meet (or Discussions, Fun, Other Activities By JIM FRAKE ' Mail Tribune Staff Writer In Jackson county there arc more than 4,000 teen-age boys and girls wanting something to do, someplace to go, some thing to see . . . any activity within their age group. Schools, churches, and city recreation agencies have all contributed their time, facili ties, and personnel to help fill ,up the time gap In the life of these youths. Perhaps just as important in offering youth activity are the pri vate, independent organiza tions sponsored by a variety of ways-commercial outlets, individuals, and other groups. - Among the more active groups catering to the inter ests of the teen-age population !are the Young Life club, the Hi-Fi club, the Medford Jun ior Rifle club, the Ashland Radio club, the Medford Yacht club, and the Sage Riders. One of in Newest Perhaps one of the newest and drawing quite a bit of in terest especially in the Med ford area is Young Life Cam paign, Inc., organized last fall. Jim Henkle, Medford, local director of the p r o g r a m, points out that most of the members are juniors and sen iors in high school, totaling about 40 as of early last month. During the school year they have been meeting for one hour on Tuesday nights. Young Life has its head quarters in Colorado Springs, Colo., with branch clubs throughout the U.S. Other clubs in the area include those in Eugene, Grants Pass, Sa lem, and Portland. A typical Tuesday night program would consist of singing, a skit put on by sev eral members, an informal youth discussion, and a clos- A - 1 via M - jb V . atas7 I J. f" lf-4Hl ;DO YOU LIKE TO BOWL?" Discussing the aspects of bowling are two Hi-Fi club members at the Medford Bowling lanes last week. Kathy Newcomb (left) is a sophomore at St Mary's High school in Medford; and Wally West is a senior at Eagle Point High. July 16 Eagle Point challenged St. Mary's in bowling. They played three games, then the team ; and individual high scorers received free Coke, records, and other prizes. The bowling program is carried on every two weeks sponsored by the lanes, Coca-Cola, and KMED. ' ml)' my, i i m vaa-- HERE WE COME Awaiting a new group of campers to join them are several of the counselors and directors of the Malibu. club in Canada. The boat brings the teen-agers from Vancouver, B.C.; up the Princess Louisia inlet to the resort spot. Young Life Campaign, Inc., was organized in the Med ford area in November, 1959, after an initial delegation of high school students returned from Malibu the previous summer. Other Young Life organizations near-by include those in Grants Pass, Eugene, Salem, and Portland, s (Lynn Kinney Photo) . . , it MA 1 '17. SUMMER CLUB HOUSE Shown is a "summer" club house for the Ashland Radio club located atop Mt, Ashland. Each year In Juno or July the group travels to the house and con duct radio operations in the "shack." Unidentified members of the club are shown surveying the countryside while others re inside 'talking to th world, via radio." (Max Crowson Photo) ing prayer or thought. Al though it is an Interdenom inational meet, and is not connected with any specific church, spokesmen say that it does promote interest in church activities. Officers of Group Officers of the group as of the last school year were Kol ly Somcrs, president; Keith Berg, vice president; Karen Moiian, Pnm Gilkison, Dave Ryn, and Linda Morlan, sec retaries; and John Norris, Marty Wyatt, Ric Middlc kauff, and Harold Holmes, bouncers. The club is locally spon sored by Fred Robinson, Dean Anderson, Bill Cochran, Hel mer Tinseth, Albert James, Vince Smith, Paul Culbertson, Clarence Wilson, and Jim Mo Goodwin. One of the features of the Young Life program is the annual summer Malibu club camp in British Columbia, Canada. So far this summer, two groups totaling about 30 teen-agers have attended the camp located on Prince Louisia inlet. This is the seventh summer that the summer camp has been of fered. It lasts about 10 days. The club first originated in this region after several high school groups went to Malibu last summer. They returned and organized the club after school began. Acceptance of Members New officers and accept ance of new members will probably take place in Sep tember, according to Young Life officials. Boasting more than 2,300 members is the local Coca Cola Hi-Fi club broadcast by radio KMED. Lee Davis, sta tion director for the club, re ports that more and more valley teen-agers are "signing up, and the club is continu ing its activities "via radio waves" throughout the sum mer. The Hi-Fi Club, which is nationally sponsored by the soft drink company, originally started in this area on KYJC, then was transferred to KMED some six months ago. The local promoters have set up "school representa tives" in nine valley institu tions in order to solicit new members. As of the last school year, the representa tives and their respective school included Stuart Crum and Gene Lantz, Medford High; LaVonne L a F e v e r. Crater: Jeanne Millet, Ash land; Molly Gregg, Eagle Point; Elizabeth King, Tal ent; Sherill Bowman, Phoenix: Ann Bennett, St. Mary's; Al len House, Hedrick Junior High; and Vickie Ingram, Mac Loughlin Junior High. Replacements Planned Because several of these students were seniors and have graduated some replace ments will be made this fall after school begins, according to Davis. Membership cards, which are free to any teen ager or a student who will be in a junior high school this fall, are also available at Swems Record shop, Medford and Leon's, Medford. During the summer the pro gram is broadcast Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. KMED, however, is contemplating changing the hours to an earlier time this fall if it can be scheduled. The program itself consists of playing popular recorded music, having recorded Inter views with entertainment per sonalities, and having contests with prizes . going to about four winners each evening. Summer activities including picnics and record hops have not been offered as yet, but are being considered. Some of the prizes being given away and the number of items since the program first started include king-size Coke, , close to 2,500 bottles; knappe bags (hot or cold food carriers), 20; key chains, 50; pen and pencil sets, 120; cam eras, 12; 14-record holders, 120; 80-rccord racks, 15; dance socks, 40 pairs; plus records and other gifts. Bowling Contest Every other week a bowl ing contest is held at the Med ford Bowling lanes with two different schools participating. Another organization at tracting teen-agers, both boys and girls, is the Medford Jun ior Rifle club, according to Harry Heidrcnreich, junior Instructor and coordinator for the club. Current officers of the club include Eddie McGrew, presi dent; Edward McGlnty, Jr., vice president; Connie King, secretary; and Andre Bes sonette, treasurer. The club reports they have about 30 active members with new groups expected to come In this fall. They have dis continued meeting during July but will resume next month. New members will bo accepted at their meeting the first Mon day in August, according to Heidenreich. Applicants should cither contact him or plan to attend their meeting at the Medford Pistol club, East Vilas rd., west of the. Crater Lake highway corners. Classes are also offered In safety and marksmanship with several awards being made available for outstanding rec ords. Also attracting valley youths is the Ashland Radio club organized by 18 charter members In 1932. Only four or five had licenses, but the rest began classes to learn the International Morse code, a requirement to obtain a radio operators license. Three of the original members are still active in the club. The club, which is open to four, anyone interested in radlu, hosts only a few lecivagors in the summer, but draws many more during the school rnonthi, according to club member Max Crowson, Ash land. Students, as well as adults, from all over the val ley have been invited to par ticipate in the club's activi ties. Although they have In the past mot in member's' homes and assorted club houses, they are now meeting behind the Walker school on Homes avc., according to Crowson. Besides a program of train ing in radio operation, they also offer -several social events throughout the year. In time of emergency, they provide In valuable assistance for Civil Defense during floods, fires, storms, and even during the Roseburg disaster last sum mer. A non-profit organization, the club organized In March, 1951), and meets each Tuesday evening at 8. A business meet Is slaled (or the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Officers Include Tony han dler, president; Lydla Crow son, secretary-treasurer; Max Crowson, station trustee; and Wes Smith, scrgeant-at-arms. si v i "PART OF THE SCENERY' Vacationers at the Malibu club in Canada are not sur prised to find scenes like this. Shown in between activities are (lower left) Bonnie Lowry, Medford, and Mrs. Shirlcen Short, a camp counselor from Spokane, Wash.; (standing left) Sandra Bates and Vicky Enders, both of Medford: Carol Bucll and Carolee Tomscth, Springfield, both counsel ors; and Miss Pat Clatchcy, Seattle. Young Life, sponsor of the summer camp on the Princess Louisia inlet in British Columbia, is headed in the Medford area by Jim Henkle. There arc at least two groups that go to Malibu from this area each summer for about a 10-day period. (Lynn Kinney Photo) Catering to girls mostly Is Iho Ashland Garden club w h I c h meets once a week. Their activities consist o( making garden and flower ar rangements for personal and show use, as well as learning about conservation and gar dening. Mrs. Robert Fremd, Ashland, is one of the group promoters. Archory Popular Archery also Is popular with the young generation, al though not too much organi zation has developed locally. Regional clubs lire for the most part filled with adults. Of special interest in the summer arc skin diving and yachting, also still on an In dividual level, but open for organization if Interested teen agers desire. The Sago Riders of Ashland report varied teen-age activity with shows and riding prac tice weekly. R, L. Reedy, president, reports about IB to 21) young members who prac tice riding at the Ashland speedway. Activities, clubs, organiza tions, and general youth rec reation is available Just by looking around In Medford, Ashland, and other surround ing communities. The groups featured here are but a few of the scores of movements providing religious, educa tional, civtc-duty, and fun, op portunities for the teen-agers of southern Oregon. As one youth points out, "It Isn't a matter of nothing available, It's Just deciding to join a group and contribute something to It." REPAIR COURSE PFC Darryl D. Sutton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd O. Sut ton, 37B1 South Pueiflc high way, Medford, completed the 25-wcek carrier equipment re pair course recently at the Army Signal school, Ft. Mon mouth, N.J. Sutton completed basic training at Ft. Ord, Calif. A 1059 graduate of Medford High school, he en tered the Army last October. 4-H Club News Griffin Creek Dairy The Griffin Creek 4-11 Dairy club met at the home of Rus sell Fields July 13, The meet ing was called to order by our president, Marthansn Goodwin, Hussull Fields was appoint ed secretary, replacing Hon nlo Urantly who resigned. We nil worked on our entry blanks for the fair. Peppy Clark and Russell Fields gave a report on their trip to Corvallls summer sehuol at u previous meeting. Our club had all members present at the Talent pro-fair. The next meeting will he held at the home of Steve and Peppy Clark on Madronu lane, July 27. Margaret Goodwill, Reporter Forestry Club Members of the Central Point 4-H Forestry club met at the home of Mrs. Skynonn Wednesday evening. We aro all trying to complete our ex hibits before the fair. Busi ness over, discussions were raised concerning our trip to Lake of the Woods for an overnight trip. All members and parents are Invited. Tat Bruslm, Reporter Beef Club The regular meeting of the Central Point 4-H Beef club was held Monday at the home of Carolyn Sidener. In the absenca of Floyd Charley, Patsy Charley, a Junior lead er, took his place. I-arry Toner oiwned the meeting. Roll call was answered by each member saying how many anlm.ils and what kind would be taken to Uio fair. Patsy Charley told about the fitting contest and what wos needed In It. We also talked about pre-falr a n d what lime they had to be there. I're-talr will bo held July 30 lit the fair grounds. Refreshments were served by Carolyn Sidener. The Junu meeting was held at the lioniti of Dill Mike, and Jeff n horn. A film wiw shown. froshinenlH were served ly Iho Anhorn's. An exoou! o meeting was held July 1 1 nt the Auburn home. Utiles for Iho coming fair were discuss ed. Carolyn Sidener, Reporter Ornery Squirrel I Didn't Have Rabies Salem l Pl Health u. ' lhorlltet reported Saturday ' thai so far letti have (ailed to dotoct trace of rubles In a mean squirrel who bit even persons on the Capi tol grounds this weok and was shot by policeman Wednesday, The ground squirrel wet no kin to the popular tree squirrels who live In two." parks adjacent to the CapU. tol grounds, according to , late officials. . BUCKHORN MINERAL SPRINGS AthlANd, Or. rrkt, runifiirl, n4 hnt)iutliv amlrtti plra till ttirrniimtlun. HOT MIS'FltAI. HATHH to, Klirumallim, Arlitrltlt, Ntu rlUi mid Nrv(mnrM. 1'Altlll.N IHnMIlK VAI'OI HAItlN rr Mich and lw Itluod I'rrvaur, Klitua, am Hkin Kruptlnni. I. D fl K ANI1 1,1 11 II 1 IIOrMKKKF.IMNCl CAIHNf at KrakoiiabU Italri. Writ (or tUirrvatlnn IMIONIC I.ONO IHHTANCK llttrkhorn Minora! Mitring OK. in: It MAN WKX1.KK, 1M OiriM'tor 3200 Nurkh'ttn NnrlrtM Itnari Atlilaml. Orvgon 1 ir' i; - ,ti jy-.HSt. X i - If, - 19 5- ' tn WHAT'S THE SCORE? Everyone tries to find out the score at a recent bowling meet ing of the Coca-Cola Hi-Fi club broadcast locally by radio KMED. Shown (left to right) are Kathy Newcomb, St. Mary's sophomore; Linda Lewis, St. Mary's senior; John Landers, Medford senior; Lee Davis, KMED director; Don Davy, 1960 St. Mary's graduate; Molly Gregg, 1960 Eagle Point graduate; Connie Gregg, Eagle Point sopho more; Wally West, Eagle Point senior; Gary Sheldon, Eagle Point junior; Larry De Haven, Eigle Point sophomore; and (scaled) Jerry Zemlicka, Medford High Junior who was score keeper. These students represent just two of the nine area high schools which have club members. The program gives free prizes and refreshments to the team members plus free games. JUNIOR RIFLE SHOOTERS Shown ad miring a trophy presented to the local group with the best shooting record are several members of the Medford Junior Rifle club. From left to right are Ward Conger, a stu dent at MacLoughlln Junior High school; Rachel Guetzluff, a Lone Pine student; Lee Nelson, a Hedrick Junior High student; Jim Shaw, a Medford High school Junior; and Harry Heidrenreich, club director. The club is divided into five groups with students from 11 to 18 years old participating. There aro five or six students in each group. Tho trophy, awarded by Century Sporting Goods, Medford, Is presented each month to the team scoring highest In the matches. At tho end of the year, the .team winning tho cup . the most number of times during tho year will have members' names engraved on tho trophy, and each will receive a special medal. The award system was first started this spring, Credit Gladly W Give S&H Green Stamps A NEW WAY of LIVING $5)(8)50 Only Down Will Bring Your Family 4 Months' Supply of Your Favorite Foods ALL GUARANTEED TO PLEASE YOU "And we do mean you," or we will replace any part or refund your money. 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