Cape May County Herald, 16 October 1985 IIIF issue link — Page 8

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Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 16 October '85

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Tribute Paid Youth

Members of 4-H in Cape May County arc joining nearly five million young people nationwide in observing National 4-H Week Oct 6-12. The theme for this 4-H year is "4-H for Youth for America". The theme is based on the objectives of 4-H and on the premise that what youths do and accomplish today is for America tomorrow. To explain, the Youth of Today is the future of our country tomorrow. Through 4-H. young people acquire knowledge and develop life skills that enable them to become self directing, productive, and contributing members of our society. MEMBERS IN all project areas gain knowledge of science, agriculture, home economics, personal development, community service and citizenship. This knowledge opens the doors to future careers. But the main purpose of 4-H is to make youngsters effective citizens. The organization offers many programs in many subject areas In the following paragraphs some of the many clubs are » described. \ PPAWS, People and Pup- ! pies at Work for the t Sightless, is a 4-H club run in conjunction with the Seeing Eye Inc. of Morristown. Seeing Eye places a Seeing Eye puppy in a 4-H home ' for one vear DURING THIS year the f 4-Her or adult exposes the , puppy to as many everyday ' experiences as possible and trains it in simple obe- ^ dience After the year with f the 4-H family the puppy returns to Seeing Eye to be trained formally by instructors to guide the blind * PPAWS meets every k three weeks at the Extension Education Center. I Dennisville Road . Court I House, and is quided by 4-H H leader Kathy Ostrander I The Blue Claw Marine a Science Club directed by II Cape May County's Marine II Extension Agent Stewart W Tweed, studies marine J science such as marine life, q beach erosion and other 3j marine related topics

THE 4-H GARDENING program has use of the Cape May County greenhouse at Crest Haven This facility allows the members to start seedlings in the winter which Wetlands Sets Cranberry Go STONE HARBOR - Cranberries are a big part of many holiday menus, whether they be in sauces, relishes, breads or beverages. But how many people really know where those tangy red berries come from? The Wetlands Institute will sponsor a trip to the Lee Brother's Cranberry Farm and Packing House near New Gretna, on Friday, Oct. 25. Participants should meet at the Institute at 8:30 a.m. where Joseph Lomax, local naturalist and photography enthusiast will show a slide program about cranberries. and coffee and homemade cranberry bread will be served. Space is limited and reservations are required by Wednesday. Oct. 23. For further information on fees and to make reservations call (609 ) 368-1211.

BatesGirard NORTH CAPE MAY - Mr. and Mrs Thomas J Bates of this community announce the engagement of their daughter, Dolores Margaret Bates, and Michael Girard. son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bitting, also of North Cape May, and of Robert Girard of Philadelphia. Both are 1983 graduates of Lower Cape May Regional High School Miss Bates is employed by the Township of Lower Girard is manager of Brothers Pizza of North Cape May

; can be transplanted out- » doors in the spring. The ' gardening program is in t need Trf, volunteer leaders ; and meihbers to do community planting and other i gardening-related activities. All participants may use the greenhouse facility. It's a great opportunity for adults to get a hand in 4-H by sharing their green thumb knowledge with the youth of the county. LEARN MORE about livestock and small animals by joining the Pitchforks and Buckets Livestock Club. The club participates in various activities such as small and large animal raising, field trips, and livestock exhibiting. Or if you don't want to raise animals, why not join the Karate Club9 The club meets every Friday evening at the 4-H Center. There is no fee to participate in the classes, which are taught by an official black belt instructor. The group needs many new members 7-19 and leaders in many project areas. Adults with skills and talents or who just want to share their knowledge with youth, are needed in 4-H. To join the 4-H program, call the office at 465-5115 between 9 and 4. .

ACADEMY-BOUND - Kenneth D. Rickert. son of Kenneth and Jean Rickert of Palermo, has been awarded a four-year Air Force Scholarship. An *85 graduate of Ocean City High School. Rickert is a freshman at the University of Maine.

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