The Rural Voice, 1980-02, Page 36The
Young Farmer
Milier heads
Huron 4-H
BY WILMA OKE
Barry Miller of R.R.3, Exeter, was
elected president of Huron County 4-H
Club leaders association at the annual
meeting in Clinton. He succeeds Glen
McNeil of R.R.6, Goderich.
Other officers elected were Ken
Mewhinney of R.R.1, Lucknow First Vice -
President, and John Van Vliet of Brussels,
Second Vice -President.
Maurice Hallahan of R.R.1, Belgrave
was re -appointed Secretary -Treasurer. He
was given an increase in the yearly stipend
paid him.
Last year there were 214 boys and 138
girls enrolled in the Huron 4-H Club
program, which is one of the strongest in
the province. These members, who range
in age from 11 to 20 years participated in 30
clubs and averaged 94 per cent completion
rate.
The establish ment of a new club this
year is being investigated - - a 4-H civics
club. The members would study the
different levels of government and the
responsibilities of each.
The pre 4-H club member program is
successful in Huron and will be continued.
To encourage participants in the club
press reporter's contest, the first place
winner will receive a trophy and the
runners-up,some type suitable recognition.
The 4-H gate sign club continues to draw
many participants. This club was initiated
by Huron in the province and Ontario is the
only province with the club.
The exchange visits will continue: slated
for this year is the return visit to Illinois
Barry Miller president
Huron County 4-H Association
some time in July. The Illinois 4-H club
members visited Huron last summer.
In the future preference is *o be given to
visits with other provinces in Canada. A
visit to British Columbia may be arranged
for this summer. The expenses for the
exchange visits are paid from an open
house federal grant.
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Rear Mount
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35 & up
Single
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16"
84"
55
Single
30" x 8"
800 Ib.
Manual
20"
96"
70
Single
30" x 10"
950 Ib.
Hydraulic
20"
96"
100
14"
36" x 10"
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Hydraulic
20"
108"
120 & up
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2000 Ib.
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PG. 34 THE RURAL VOICE/ FEBRUARY 1980