Maryland 4 H volunteer helps Swaziland youth clubs grow
Jane Anne Griffith of Montgomery County returned from a year and a half in Swaziland as part of the 4 H Youth Development Program. She helped start nine test clubs with about 450 children aged 7 to 17 and led a 35 member leadership camp. She promoted agriculture and home improvements while living in a village setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaziland
Africa
Jane Anne Griffith
Ms. Griffith
Ulysses Griffith IV
Montgomery County
Maryland
Mozambique
Peace Corps
Griffith
Swaziland Visit Highlights Cultural Traditions and Bonds
Ms. Griffith recalls a five day training center program in Swaziland for youths within 100 miles of the center. She describes first experiences away from home, viewing bioscopes, forming friendships, and observations of Swazi customs led by King Sobhuza II including the Reed Dance and color coded dances for potential brides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Griffith
Swaziland
Sobhuzaji
Sobhuza II
War against Johnsongrass Begins in Maryland Fields
Maryland farmers and the Maryland Department of Agriculture launched the annual Johnsongrass control program across at least 20 counties. The effort uses the Johnsongrass Control Agreement to outline land location infestation levels and approved control methods, with county committees coordinating with farmers, landowners, and renters to ensure compliance and effective weed suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Maryland
Maryland Department of Agriculture
MDA
Plant Industries Division
Johnson
Johnsongrass
Frederick County
Mike Irons
ASCS
C. Kurt Holter
Maryland 4-H dairy team to compete in UK contest
Maryland 4-H dairy cattle judging team will travel to Wales for the International Dairy Stock Judging contest tied to the Royal Welsh Show. The U S will also be represented by the Pleasant Hope FFA team as they tour Europe with stops in London and the Channel Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
U.S
Great Britain
Wales
Pleasant Hope High School
Kansas City
Missouri
London
Guernsey
Jersey
English Channel
Richard E. Morris
Gaithersburg
G. Barry Schaeffer
Germantown
Montgomery County
Lee Hill
Kennedyville
Kent County
Miss Hill
Timonium
Columbus
Ohio
Morris
Schaeffer
Theodore A. Haas
Snow Hill
Worcester County
John L. Morris
University of Maryland In
College Park
Europe
African artifacts enthusiast returns after Swaziland stay
Jane Anne Griffith of Montgomery County returns from a 18 month stay in Swaziland where she helped establish nine 4-H clubs involving about 450 youths.
Maryland Aids Grain Moisture Meter Calibration in Frederick
Maryland Department of Agriculture representatives will test and calibrate grain moisture meters in Frederick on Thursday May 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will operate in the Extension Service Conference Room at 520 North Market Street. Those needing service should mark their calendars now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein Club
Montgomery County
Gaithersburg
Dennis Trout
Wayne Burdette
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Frederick
North Market Street
Midway Grange
Woodsboro Lutheran Church
Sandy Kline
Kathy Kline
Sandy Linton
Susan Hash
Michelle Watkins
Susan Zimmerman
Shelley Zimmerman
Ernie Fisher
Ricky Lease
George Lindamood
Harold E. Reilly
Lewis Ramsburg
Glade United Church
Glade Valley Grange outlines CPR program and charity work
Glade Valley Grange reports a major CPR education push with speaker Alvie Ridgely and a six hour course for over fifty members. The group promotes Heart Association support, Bowl for Heart at Walkersville, donations to Mental Health and United Way, a scholarship to Camp Marbridge, and upcoming drape replacement and senior citizens program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Valley Grange
Rita Roberson
Alvie Ridgely
Frederick County Heart Association
G.V
Glade Valley
The
Grange
Walkersville
Janet Wiles
Raymond Crum
Bowl For Heart
Betty Englar
Captain Gladetown
Jim Roderick
David Wiles
David Roberson
Brian Wiles
Faye Zimmerman
Wanda Webber
Beth Dayhoff
Diana Mackley
Keith Roberson
Scott Wiles
Bruce Roberson
Lois Humphrey
Shirley Long
Ruth Ann Engel
Corrine French
Pat Dayhoff
John Roberson
Dottie Kight
Jeff Kight
Donna Green
Eddie Blank
Judy Blank
Maurice Wiles
Kim Roberts
Susie Collins
Jane Gascia
Michele Egan
Ginny Peters
Ron Larson
Barbara Sandower
Shirley Meranda
Wilma Polce
Wendy Crum
Cindy Friedman
Carol Krojwiski
Connie Algeo
National Grange Leadership Fund
United Way
Camp Marbridge
Glade Valley Grangers
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Marg Fouche
Cynthia
United States
Jesse Crook
Johnsongrass Control
Denton Lenhart
Thurmont
W. Allen Galbreath
Street
Harford County
Ronnie Kling
Taneytown
Carroll County
Allen Stiles
Westminster
Maryland 4-H Dairy
Deutz
Reich
Ford Truck & Tractor
Ford
Paul L. Droneburg
Frederick, Md
News-Post
National Grange
Baker Park
Emily Geraghty
Sister Roberson
Jamesway Volumatic
Gladhill Tractor Mart
Patrick ST
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