07 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1976
Page
1
Quotes from Carol Crocker and other 4 H members show how the program helps youth explore self identity, learn beyond home, value effort over ribbons, and share knowledge. They note goals evolve and that 4 H fosters care and achievement.
A 4-H member expresses pride in earning a red ribbon and calls it a meaningful achievement. He credits 4-H with teaching money management for projects and building confidence in presenting ideas. He shares time with his father working with swine and describes the program as strengthening father son relationships through projects.
Governor Robert D. Ray signed a proclamation designating October 3 9 as Fire Prevention Week in Iowa. Present were Deputy Public Safety Commissioner Robert G. Holetz and State Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnson, with Asst. State Fire Marshal Reynolds Hentges. Citizens urged to inspect homes using Fire Hazard Check Cards and ask for department inspections. Fire departments will issue cards to Grades 3 through 6 students for home inspections. Home checks include chimneys, electrical fuses, frayed cords, and charcoal handling. In 1975 Iowa residential fires totaled 1 923 with over 10 million in property losses and 58 of 92 fire deaths.
A nationwide alert and warning drill is planned for the week of October 11 1976. The FLOODTIDE alerting phase starts October 13 with CHECKERBOARD and FADEOUT warning phases on October 14. CHECKERBOARD signals simulated enemy warning and FADEOUT marks exercise end across tone receivers indoors police fire radios cable TV CB radios and local broadcasters.
Outdoor siren systems will be activated for a warning test. Officials and participants must report to Civil Defense headquarters in Emmetsburg within 24 hours after completion, detailing timing, receipt method, actions taken, and any comments. Rainfall data for Graettinger shows September 1976 at 2.16 inches, total 13.40 for year. historical September averages and yearly totals cited.
A student reflects on 4-H offering a wide range of activities for many people. They describe learning new things in varied ways, finding education and enjoyment, and gaining confidence to act rather than stay shy. Each year aims to improve, embodying the 4-H motto making a better me.
Don Spencer and Mike Zenor, both candidates for the Iowa House 4th District, will appear at a public forum October 11 at 7 30 p m in the Clay County Bank Community Room in Spencer. The Spencer League of Women Voters sponsors the event and invites the public to attend, submit questions, and learn each candidate view on issues. Voters should register before October 22 and vote November 2.
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