Personal Involvement Highlighted At Panhandle 4-H Ecology Day
Don Siffring of Bridgeport urged 4-H leaders to personally engage in ecology, stressing that only active participation can address environmental decline. He cited finite coal oil and minerals, urged conservation, and presented an Environmental Awareness Checklist developed by regional high school 4-H members.
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Don Siffring
Bridgeport
Morrill County
Panhandle
Siffring
Madison
Seward
Lancaster
Box Butte
Merrick
Furnas
Dawes
Cass
Dawson
Washington
York
Valley
Morrill
Sidney
4 Her Contest Boosts Public Speaking Skills for Youth
Local 4 H program emphasizes speaking, noting that public speaking tops the list of skills youth want for future jobs. Mrs. Marlene Brubaker highlights surveys showing the value of speaking before groups, with 4 H members regularly invited as guest speakers at civic meetings. The annual Timely Topic Speaking Contest lets youths share their 4 H stories and develop communication talents.
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Marlene Brubaker
Radiotelevision
Leadership Qualities Born In 4 H Clubs
Leadership qualities develop through 4 H involvement under guidance from Mrs Marlene Brubaker. Leaders learn to inspire others, balance participation with efficiency, and use members creativity to reach concrete goals. Progression from member to officer to teen leader builds skills useful in 4 H school church and future society roles.
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Marlene Brubaker
Brubaker
Four-Year-Old Club Bunker Hillbillies Named Champion
The Bunker Hillbillies 4-H club, serving Gurley area, earned numerous Grand Champion and Reserve titles at the county fair over four years. Members, led by Dennis Larson and Roger Sorge, show cattle hogs and sewing branches, with notable winners including Nancy Dalton and Jim Larson.
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Bunker Hillbillies
County Fair
Nancy Dalton
Charles Borcher
Troy
Kévin Ladine
Susan Borcher
Jim Larson
Tim Larson
Renee Kuehn
Leon Kriesel
Tim _Larson
Leon ‘Kriesel
Angus Heifer
Dennis Larson
Roger Sorge
Ray Kuehn
Gurley
Bunker Hill
Jills
Brenda Sorge
Scott Borcher
Sally Borcher
Denise Larson
Rodney Russell
Les Kuehn
Kathy Dalton
Kevin Ladine
Troy Ladine
Purple Ribbons Club Shines At County Fair
A youth club named Purple Ribbons features young members old enough to win top ribbons at the county fair though not meeting the state fair age limit. Mrs Alfred Jung leads the group.
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Alfred Jung
Nebraska 4 H members plan summer education activities
In Nebraska about 40 000 4 H members will engage in meetings camps conferences trips fairs and other fun educational activities this summer A five year leader assists by Mrs Clare Lurber who has served three years The 16 members enter fair exhibits Style Revue and judging demonstrations and the Song Contest
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Nebraska
Clare Lurber
Tanja Jung
Vickie Lurber
Judy Long
Jaimie Preble
Stephanie Neikum
Bennie Babcock
Dawnie Clift
Nancy Allison
Claire Higuchi
Shelley Fulton
Carolyn Benisek
Connie Custer
Wendy Wolff
Jody Weinsman
Elaine Neikum
Music Contest At Nebraska State Fair Draws 1000 Plus
The 4-H music contest at the Nebraska State Fair becomes the largest single event with well over 1,000 participants. Members practice in clubs, select songs for county contests, and winners advance to a day of fun at the State Fair.
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Louie Ruden
University of Nebraska
Cheyenne County Fair
Fairgrounds
Dean Christensen
Young Club
Tony Lama
Powell
Boots
I Boss Litte
Your Franklin Instrument & Veterinary Supply Headquarters
Jones Center
GH Club
Cheyenne Co
Cheyenne County
Washington, D.C
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Carol Sherfey
Pat Phillips
Randy Mathewson
MaryAnn Nelson
Potter
Cheyenne
Devel, Garden & Morrill Counties
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