Energy detectives turn 4-Hers into home savers
4-H clubs in Wisconsin offer a home energy investigations project. Jim Buesing notes that energy sleuthing lowers bills and boosts family awareness and communication. The program expanded from seven counties last year to all counties this year, countering the belief that conservation costs money. He emphasizes conservation as the logic and economy behind cutting energy use.
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Jim Buesing
Uw-Extension
Energy conservation in 4-H projects guides homeowners
4-H advisor Mr. Buesing says conservation efforts exceed expectations even without weatherization. Emphasizes simple, low cost measures over flashy tech, noting insulate windows to cut heating costs 5 to 10 percent, reduce drafts, and lower temperatures. Highlights weatherization, air exchange rates, and cutting unnecessary trips as practical steps. For more information, contact your county 4-H agent.
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Buesing
Australian exchange program opens doors for U S students
Youth for Understanding in Washington DC offers American high schoolers a January start in Australia with homestays and school attendance. More than 80 000 exchange participants have joined over 30 years. Applicants must be born 1963 10 01 to 1967 12 31 with a 3 0 GPA. call 312 832 2177. Program fee 3965 includes round trip air from San Francisco. partial scholarships 250 1000 available.
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Youth For Understanding
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YFU
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Flying dairy promotion launches from Almena lot
The Junior Beavers 4-H Club of Cumberland will release 500 helium balloons at 2 p.m. from the Midland Cooperative parking lot in Almena to promote June Dairy Month. Balloons carry return addresses to track travel and dairy treats will be offered to spectators. Sponsored by Midland Cooperative Inc. of Almena and Cumberland.
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Cumberland
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4-H Foods Revue Dairy Theme for Clark County
Clark County 4-H hosts a dairy themed foods revue on June 10 at 9 30 a m at Greenwood High School open to 4 H foods project and FHA members two mini sessions New Non fat Dry Milk Creations and Focus on Fast Foods run throughout the day while exhibits are judged several 4 Hers will give food demonstrations for more information and registration contact M E Stalin Clark County home economist Box 68 Neillsville WI 54456 telephone 743 3118
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4-H Foods Project
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Neillsville
4-H Ambassador Applications Due in Pierce County
Pierce County 4-H invites older youths who will be juniors or seniors this fall to apply for the county ambassador program. Ambassadors serve as official representatives, attend parades and public events, host 4-H festivals, write newspaper articles, do radio spots, and promote 4-H. Applications are filed at the courthouse annex extension office.
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