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Joellen Borders is a career
volunteer who loves 4-H
Joellen Borders began her 4-H
career in the fifth grade and began
her volunteer career with her
daughter, Susan, when she was in
the fifth grade. She's been at it ever
since, although her daughter and
son arc grown.
"I took a trip to Wyoming," said
Joellen, "with the junior board and
that was a lot of fun. I loved every
minute of it. The exchange program
is wonderful. My daughter Susan
went to Pennsylvania one year and
stayed on a dairy farm and hated
it!
"And we loved having exchange
students stay in our home. My own
children soon learned that things
arc not the same all over the coun¬
try and had a wonderful exposure to
other ways of life," she said.
"We loved going to Rock Eagle
for all those weekends; and Wah
sega. I went to Wahsega when I
was a girl myself before they even
had hot water!'
Joellen is the Volunteer Director
for the Junior Board of Directors,
■ighlh grade students.
The Leader-Tribune
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On This Page
Are Pleased to Salute 4-H
During National 4-H Week
October 6-12,1991
Good Luck With a
Fantastic Year, 4-H!
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Good Luck 4-H
For A Successful Year
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She sees the 4-H program as one
that builds mental growth, team
work, independence and builds the
ability to get up in front of others to
present programs.
"It's invaluable," Joellen said,
"that these young people learn these
i c The juniors aren , t as
mature as the seniors. They are very
enthusiastic but they have very def¬
inite ideas of their own. It doesn't
take them long to learn teamwork
though. By the end of the year they
arc working and thinking as a team
and it is rewarding to see."
"Getting volunteers from the par¬
ents and adults is really hard these
days," she continued. "I think it is
because in most households both
parents work and are so stressed
out. And parents these days don't
seem to have the interest in their
children that parents once did.
Although, the younger parents are
giving us encouraging results."
"1 don't see a time when I'd retire
as a volunteer," she said. "All I
have to do is get someone to watch
tiie dog and I’m ready to go! I love
Edwards is a 4-H Winner!
Michael Edwards, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Marvin Crafter, of Fort Val¬
ley, attended State 4-H Congress
last month. Michael won the trip to
Atlanta after competing at the dis¬
trict level in March. Michael's pro¬
ject is about the quality and conser¬
vation of water.
Michael is a senior at Peach
County High School. He also has
won third place for an exhibit on
energy at the Annual Flint Electric
Members Meeting. Michael is a
member of the Senior Board of Di¬
rectors for Peach County 4-H, and a
member of the debate team.
Massachusetts exchange
trip enjoyed by Peach 4-H
Eight Peach County 4-H ers ac
companied by Jimmy and Wendy
Carter spent a week making
memories in Massachusetts this
Members of „ the , exchange
summer.
group included Leigh Collins, Chad
Mathis, Leannc Carter, Mike
Edwards, Jenny Grinstead, Richard
Hattaway, Jennie Nash, and Laura
Underwood,
The 4-H'ers and their parents spect
the past year working hard to raise
the funds to fly to Massachusetts. In
Massachusetts, the group stayed in
^ h omes 0 f ) oca i q_H members.
Their eight day journey included
visiting Plymouth Rock and
Hill is a national traveler
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Woody Hill
Woody Hill, son of Glenwood and
Betty Hill of Fort Valley, won an all
expenses paid trip to Washington,
D.C. for 4-H National Conference
last spring. Winning the trip brings
Good Luck 4-H!
Robert L. Borders • Chief of Police
Byron
Good Luck For A Winning Year
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Plantation, the Basketball Hall of
Fame and many other local
attractions,
_ The had filled
group an excitement
we ek. Some stayed with families in
the mountains, while others were in
the city or on the Cape. For most of
the group this trip also included a
first plane ride. Each year the Peach
County 4-H Club participates in an
Exchange Program. Having hosted
Massachusetts 4-H'ers here last year,
tbe exchange group will be visiting
another state next year - probably
Texas or Colorado, Any 4-H
member age 13 or older may
participate in the Exchange Program,
an even higher honor of mastering 4
H. Woody was one of seven 4-H'ers
selected from Georgia to attend the
National Conference.
The Conference coordinators were
so impressed by Woody that they
tracked him down at Governor's
Honors to invite him to return to
Washington to help plan next year's
conference. Woody spent another
expense paid week in Washington
this summer and will attend the
conference again in the spring.
Woody is a senior at Peach County
High School. He served on the
District Board of Directors for 4-H
last year and is a member of 1991-92
Senior Board of Directors for Peach
County 4-H Club. Woody's project
area is P ublic speaking which he
utd * zes through local and state
s P cecb contests, speaking to clubs
and church groups, and debating on
the school debate team.
Citizenship is 4-H, too
pledge...my hands to larger
service... Peach County 4-H'ers put
ei r ^ S t0 serv ‘ ce P* c ^ing up
roa . side < litter
Highway along the mile of
49 that they adopted. The
c lut» picked up litter in the summer
and will soon clean up for fall.
One goal of 4-H is to teach
responsibility as a citizen. Activities
C.B. and Debra Mathis are
caring volunteers in 4-H
By Susan Nelson
County Extension Agent
Some parents show up to watch
their children perform. Some par¬
ents work with their kids through¬
out a project, then watch their chil¬
dren perform. Other parents not
only assist with every project their
children participate in but other
programs as well.
That's the kind of folks C.B. and
Debra Mathis are. They care about
the entire 4-H program not just the
part that benefits their children.
C.B. and Debra are involved in 4
h, baseball, football, yard work,
and every other interest their sons,
Chad and Rrad mnv whnn
they get involved thev eet in¬
volvcd
When the Mathis family arrived
in Fort Valley two years ago, they
came in a whirlwind of activity.
They immediately became known
for participating in 4-H and other
school and community organiza
fions.
Debra frequently attended 4-H
workshops and activities. She has
always been ready and willing to go
anywhere. She is the one that keeps
track of deadlines, projects, pic¬
tures, and schedules.
Debra's work at the district Ex¬
tension office provides her with a
first hand view of the 4-H and ex¬
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Debra and C.B. Mathis
Your 4-H Club Work In The
Peach County Schools
Is Appreciated!
Gene Sheets • Superintendent
Good Luck On A Successful Year
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Congratulations 4-H Club
On A Very Successful Year
City of Fort Valley
such as Adopt-A-Highway, working
in the yards of local elderly residents,
the annual Rabies Clinic, and
recycling projects give youth a sense
of accomplishment and pride. The
Peach County 4-H Club is working
to make a difference in the world
around us. We hope you'll join us.
tension program. She knows her vi¬
tal parental involvement is for the
child and 4-H agent.
One afternoon C.B. Mathis ap¬
peared at the 4-H office. He just
wanted to know what he could do to
help. Once he got started, he’s never
stopped.
C.B. looks for and tackles those
dirty jobs no one else wants to do.
He’s been seen shearing and hauling
pigs, working the food booth, haul¬
ing tables, cleaning yards, cooking,
and a multitude of undesirable jobs.
What's so special about Debra
and C.B.? In this day of busy
schedules and overworked parents,
they arc like a breath of fresh air.
C.B. and Debra arc committed to
their children.
They arc intensely devoted to
what the boys do and learn. Their
concern for the 4-H agents, coaches,
and youth leaders is genuine. The
hours of time and iabor they donate
to the success of each program can
never be repaid.
C.B. and Debra arc behind the
scenes of people. They do not look
for recognition or reward. They arc
a part of their sons' lives. They
have a strong relationship with
their children. Best of all they have
been around to watch their children
grow up.