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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1976
Page
8
A 4-H staff training note discusses youth taking leadership roles and debates a teens desire for takeover versus responsibility. The narrative includes a family scene with Mrs Kosaki and Charlie reflecting on how youths seek leadership, exploring parental and mentor guidance for developing responsibility.
A dialogue features Charlie advising Mrs. Kosald on 4-H leadership. He compares mentoring to birds leaving a nest and suggests Sue may run a future club. They discuss entrusting older 4-Hers with teen leadership roles and backing their efforts. Mrs Komura seeks a man to lead boys on gun safety. a recommendation is planned.
Walnut Willing Workers meeting led by President Jean McCombs on February 14 covered secretary and treasurer reports, planned a bake sale for February 21 at 1:00 in the Senior Citizens Center, and discussed making portfolios. Next meeting set for March 13 at 2:00 in the Happy Hour Room. new members welcome.
A GHS Mass Media Class survey records TV ads watched for 3.5 hours listing every product, price, and ad length. Total advertised items would cost about 34444.9 dollars. gum is cheapest, a GMC truck the priciest. ads range from 15 seconds to 1 minute, averaging 30 seconds. International Student Exchange calls for host families for 500 French teens for 4 to 6 weeks this summer in Iowa, with July to mid August arrival/departure and bicentennial activities.
The Selective Service System will close all field offices on February 29, 1976 and reduce state headquarters to six staff, aiming to end registration and processing of young men by May 8, 1976. Registrar Ron Brockmeyer will lose his post. volunteers will be eliminated as the system downsizes after a 6.8 million dollar 1977 budget request. The letter from State Director J. J. Fleischacker thanks registrars for their service and notes potential future need for their help. Proceeds from Zip Code Book sales by Graettinger High School Student Council will support school expenses.
Secondary students and interested parties can enroll in university credit programs at Iowa Lakes Community College Emmetsburg starting February 10 1976. Courses include Environmental Field Studies with hiking canoeing and study trips to Florida Colorado Rockies Yellowstone and the Northwest along with Research Experiences Centered Programs and Mexican culture studies. Open to grades 10 11 12 and teachers plus parents with details from Ron Brockmeyer GHS counselor. When Spaniards first encountered the tomato they called it a love apple.
The Milford visit saw the 7th graders win 46 26 with David Petersen topping scorers at 20 and Bruce Masters 16. The 8th graders edged ahead late to a 35 22 victory led by Pat Brobst who scored 17 and Tim Lewers 12 as Graettinger stole momentum late.
Prospective host families need no special qualifications beyond patience and understanding. They will provide room and board plus love and care for teenage ambassadors during their short stay. Contact Imre Takacs, President, International Student Exchange, 2567 Sara Drive, Waterloo, Town 50702. Phone 315-234-4135. Deadline March 15, 1976.
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