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Cite Contribution Of 4-H In Special Week Consumer SECTION 2 - PAGE 3 - PLAINDEALER-FR1DAY, OCTOBER 15, ism® The opportunity to develop leadership and com­ munications potential is one of the finest contributions 4-H provides today's young people, David Plocher, Extension adviser in McHenry county, said last week at a luncheon marking National 4-H week. "The boys and girls learn a great deal from their projects, but I think those who take advantage of the opportunity to talk, demonstrate and par­ ticipate in public speaking are the biggest beneficiaries of 4- H/' he continued. Attending the luncheon at the Old Courthouse Inn were representatives of the county's 1,170 4-H members and the .county's 200 adult leaders. Also present at the 4-H week kickoff hosted by Cliff Ganschow were Extension advisers in the county and Charles Weingart, president of the McHenry County Fair association. The 4-H members present were Jean Slater, Cary, 4-H queen; Dave Gieseke, Crystal Lake, 4-H king, and Diane Kuhlman, Hebron 4-H Federation president. Adult leaders were represented by two long time leaders, Stuart Wells, thirty-three years, and Mrs. William Davidson, twenty-four years, both from Harvard. Weingart recalled how the McHenry County Fair was revived in 1949 to serve as a setting for 4-H boys and girls to display their projects and see how their efforts compared with others. "I believe 4-H is a cor­ nerstone of rural America and now its influence is moving into the smaller towns and cities. In McHenry county, more than half the members live in non- rural areas," said Weingart. "Since 1949 when we had about 600 4-H members, many things have changed-fewer dairy animals, more beef en­ tries, and a big interest in goats. Clothing styles have u n d e r g o n e s e v e r a l changes since 1949. Judging standards for such things as our beef animals have changed considerably, too, to meet public taste for leaner, tender beef." But Weingart said what has not changed is the help given the McHenry County Fair by the many 4-H leaders who work tirelessly with the young men and women. He also said the 4- H members themselves help make the fair a success in addition to their roles as competitors. "They help make the grounds attractive. They maintain a food stand that is popular. They make sure their exhibits are attractive, and their showmanship is to be ad­ mired." Weingart added that the work and leadership provided by the board of directors of the Fair association is "a vital and much appreciated contribution." He revealed the fair has grown so much the past five years it requires year-around attention to plans and the physical facilities by the board mem­ bers. Plocher reported about two- thirds of the county's 1,170 4-H members are girls, but on a statewide basis, the million in the United States are about equally divided between boys and girls. McHenry county has more 4- H members from small towns and cities than from the country, part of the growing trend to take the traditionally rural program into the cities and towns. A total of 463 4-H members are from the urban areas. McHenry county has 48 4-H clubs. In addition to the adult leaders, Plocher said the program is aided significantly by 155 junior leaders-older members assisting the leaders. Beef projects have shown a steady increase with 141 the past year. Food and nutrition projects totaled 374; crafts, 273; horses and ponies, 167; and home gardens, 124. Using Leftovers Want to warm-up those left­ overs? Divide a skillet -- elec­ tric or regular -- with aluminum foil and you can heat several foods at one time. 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