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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1972
Page
6
Deborah Burkhammer shares how 4 H offers diverse projects from horses to sewing and photography. She reflects on seven years of 4 H achievements including county and state fairs, leadership camps, and a Miss Athens County title.
Cathy Pickens reflects on 4 H as a broad youth program for ages 8 to 19 with diverse projects including clothing, cooking, electronics, and livestock. She notes club advisers community volunteers, a Jackson 4 H camp, annual Style Revue, county fairs with ribbons, state fair prospects, and an exchange program with Wisconsin and Meigs County.
Student Steven Stanley reflects on nine years in 4-H, praising its blend of knowledge and camaraderie. He details projects from vegetables and cattle to photography and electricity, noting winning the 1971 state championship in advanced electronics for an oscilloscope and plans to study electrical engineering. He hopes to become a 4-H advisor to guide others.
The Athens Bethel United Methodist Church sponsored Troop 77 held its annual potluck at St. Pauls School celebrating scouting's 62nd anniversary. Over 150 attendees included Rev Art Dahl Sister Denise Crangle and Gordon Page who handed the charter and registrations to the troop committee.
Lawrence Bean profiles 4-H advisers highlighting lifelong commitment and the broad range of projects from dog training to agriculture. He notes support from Kiwanis and local merchants, and shares personal reflections on long service and the joy of guiding youth through 4-H activities. Charlie Chaplin’s honorary Oscar is also mentioned in a separate note.
The Ames-Bern Wonders livestock club in Athens County expanded activity last year under Robert Dishong and Mary Ann Kilzer with 35 members completing 4-H. Members attended 4-H Club Congress in Columbus and the 4-H Exchange in Wisconsin.
Green Hornets 4-H Club in Meigs County emphasizes ecology as a growing focus. Members participate in demonstrations at meetings and on farms, attend division demonstrations, and showcase animals at the fair, building leadership, cooperation, and responsibility.
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