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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1985-3-27, Page 29Page OA—CLINTON NtwsmacQ D, WED DAY, IVIARCII 27, 1985 The Huron County 4-H leaders' association recently elected its executive. In the photo, from left to right are, front row - past president Les Falconer of RR 5, Clinton, and president , Terry Smith of RR 1, Walton, back row - Adrian Brand of RR 2, Crediton, Ken Ramsey of RR 3, Blyth, Donna Hayden of RR 3, Goderich and Al Powe of RR 1, Exeter. 4-H kicked off for 1985 BY STEPHANIE LEVESQLE "The benefits of being a 4-11 member are endless," says an active 4-11 member. Elizabeth Stewart of Dublin, a member of the Clinton 4-1I calf club and other 4-11 clubs told 4-11 leaders from across Huron County of the personal benefit 4-11 has been to her. She was speaking at the annual "kick-off" of the 4-11 year held March 13 in Holmesville. The leaders of both agriculture and homemaking clubs gathered to find out the details of the 1985 4-11 program for Bruce and to discover the -needs of rural. youth. The 4-11 co-ordinator from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for Huron, Karen Rodman, outlined the year. Organizational meetings will be held over the next six weeks across the county. Two new clubs, a crop club in the Lucknow area and a vet club in north Huron, are being started this year. Also, a leader is being sought for the Central Huron crops club. Throughout the 4-H year there will be such competitions as judging, demonstration, Reach for the Top, a quiz, membership gate sign and press reporter. There are also ex- changes to other provinces and the United States. Ms. Redman explained that 4-11 leaders have to remember a 4-11 member's needs in- clude independence, trust, resources, role models and. freedom to make decisions. As in past years, the 4-H year will culminate in late November at the annual awards banquet held at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. CLINTON LEGION BRANCH 140 DIAMOND JUBILEE PRIDE IN OUR PAST — FAITH IN OUR FUTURE TULIP CAMPAIGN Help Legion Branch 140 promote the Diamond Jubilee of the Royal Canadian Legion by purchasing Jubilee Tulip Bulbs. Club gives youth a chalice to grow BY KAREN RODMAN With the coming of longer and warmer days, our thoughts turn towards spring. Over the next several months. £eerw 111 do springa lot of planning getting and the season of growth. This will include preparing a seedbed for our crops, and the actual planting of these crops. Over the following seasons we will do our best to nuture those crops to a bountiful harvest. Similarly, 4-11 gives young people a chance to grow as members develop self- confidence and gain leadership skills. However, it is necessary that the initial seed is planted, so that the member can grow personally. This initial step is the "joining of the 4-11 program". When you join 4-11, you become part of a local club with other 4-11 members and volunteer leaders. 4-H clubs have regular meetings to handle club business and to learn more about specific topics. 4-H certainly does offer a lot - be it recrea- tion or just talking with others following the working part of the meeting. Also, there will be tours, exchanges, fairs and conferences to look forward to in future years. These are all part of the growing process, I referred to earlier. PROJECTS AVAILABLE 4-11 members can choose their own pro- jects. A quick scan of projects available reveals something for every interest. There is the veterinary club for those in- terested in caring for their livestock. This year there will be a club in the Seaforth area, and also one in the Blyth-Wingham area. Members will have an opportunity to learn about respiratory diseases in animals this year. For those interested in crops you could join the 4-H field crop club. There are several clubs in different areas of the Coun- try. This year members will learn about weed and pest control in their crops. For the avid or novice plowman, there is the 4-H sodbuster club. No experience need- ed for this one. If you are mechanically minded or are in- terested in learning how to maintain your equipment-, you might wish to join the 4-H agricultural machinery club. For those interested in conservation, we have a 4-11 club for you as well. Of course, if you would like to have a livestock 4-H project we have lots of choice for you. There are beef, dairy, swine, sheep and horse and pony dubs. There is one in your area. If you whuld like to try something dif- ferent, you might consider joining the 4-H goat project or a 4-H poultry club. Also, if you are interested, in learning more about safety, there are two. clubs you might be interested in - the farm safety club and score with safety. The latter is a per- sonal and home safety project. As well for senior menibers (those over 16 years), you might enjoy joining the leader- ship project. This club will help develop communication skills, and will look at per- sonal needs assessment. Anyone who is between the ages of 12 and 21 years as of January 1, 1985 can join 4-11. HOW DO I GROW? A member grows or more accurately develops ,as he learns by listening, studying and seeing: hut mostly he learns by doing. Leaders and parents��-help, but the members practice the skills taught. Some of the skills developed in 4-H such as self-confidence, responsibility, leadership and communica- tion are things we all have need to practice. Membe am,�'� complete charge of their own pro ieCThis is how they grow. The 4-11 motto is "Learn to do by Doing". This does not mean sitting on the sidelines. Rather, it means getting involved. If you are interested in getting involved in the H -TEAM - the 4-H program in Huron County contact Karen Rodman, at the Clin- ton Agricultural Office at 482-3428 or 1-800- 265-5170. You will be joining 944 other 4-H members in the County who are already having a good time while developing new skills and gain- ing self-confidence, self -responsibility and leadership skills. SWATCH S HERE. SEE THE CRAZY NEW WAVE IN SWISS WATCHES -NOW AT ANSTETT'S •Available in different fashion colours and designs. •Quartz technology •Shock Resistant, water resistant to 100 foot depth •One Year Warranty One low price - only only at - $45. ANSTETT JEWELLERS 8 Albert St. CLINTON 284 Main St. EXETER 26 Main St. South • SEAFORTH 135 Queen St, E. ST. MARYS 203 Durham St. E. WALKERTON • PRICE OF BULBS (Sales tax included) 100 bulbs for '269° 50 bulbs for '139° 25 bulbs for'6l° 10 bulbs for $34° ORDER NOW FOR SEPTEMBER DELIVERY 1 enclose my cheque or money order for bulbs at s Make cheque payable to: Legion Branch 140 NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: _--_-- _. MAIL TO: CLINTON LEGION BRANCH 140 Box 532 CLINTON, ONT. NOM 1L0 OR PHONE Paul Cormier Brucefield 482-9276 Harold Black Chairman 482-7486 Harvey Hayter Varna 482-3226 Percy Brown Clinton 482-7716 Geo. Youmatoff Bayfield 565-2486 Blanche Oeeves Clinton 482.9536 A MEMO TO: COOKSCUSTOMERS New Staff a Serving Walton Area Brad Ford Dick Israels Branch Manager Agri -Sales Representative We are ple'.:sed to announce the appointments of BRAD FORD to the position of Branch Manager at Walton and DICK ISRAELS to the position of Agri -Sales Representative. Brad has a good background both in Elevator operation and sales and extensive knowledge in the commodity trading business. 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