Extension salutea volunteers
Perquimans County 4-H program is for adults and children
Vow H - for adult*. Ym, 4-H Is for
adults aa van aa youth. 4-H provides
loaders aa oportunity to grow aad
watch others grow. "4-H allows jrou
to work with kids and share in their
excitement over achievements ia 4
H," says Sherry Harrell who la the
organisational leader for Town and
Country 4-H Club.
Voluateera doa't have to be
Superman or Wonder Woman to be a
4-H Volunteer Leader, but they must
have a liking for and an un
derstanding for kida, plus have the
stamina to keep up with active youth.
The 4-H philosophy la "Learn By
Doing" which Is the basis of all 4-H
work. Volunteers help youth learn by
doing when they share their special
skills or hobbies with 4-Hers. The
volunteer leaders also learn by doing
aa they help with 4-H meetings,
organise club calendars and other
club activities.
Mary White likes to think of herself
aa the adviaor to the newly organised
Horse Club. When asked why she
became a 4-H leader, Mary in*
mediately aUted, "I believe la
chUdrea loving aaimala. 4-H can help
achieve this. I want to ahare with
childrea the love aad reaped that I
have tor horaea; the fact that
aaimala caa be a child's beat Mead
aad to help children experience the
pleaaure of horao back riding."
Volunteer leadership la the art of
Influencing other* ia the maktag of
deciatona. Leadership la developed
through learned behavior aad
requires the ability to flad, develop
and encourage the talents of othera.
Ginger O'Neal, Activity Leader for
Town and Country Club, believes that
Involvement ia important to volun
teer leaderahlp.
"Often we aa parents forget that
we need to be involved in our
children's activitiea In order to help
them. My son Richard ia in a 4-H club
which is why I volunteered to help,"
said Mrs. O'Neal.
There are dosens of wsys you can
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be ? 4-H volunteer. With work, home
activities tad other Involvement!,
jrou may not feel you have the time.
But, you don't have to make a life
commitment You can volunteer a
lew hours a month or a tew days, or
even give a once-a-year com
mitment.
When Carol Roberts was asked
why she became a 4-H leader, the
response was "I was asked!
Sometimes that's all it takes." She
terser stated that "It's a bit dif
ferent with my husband, A.O.
Roberts. He really enjoys working
with young people. He pate hte work
with the yoang people first" Carol
and A.O. are leaden lor the New
Hope Club.
Many 4-H volunteers have found
that the Uat of things they can share
aad do are endless. Share a skill
connected with a hobby or your
profession. Think of all the help that
you aa a volunteer could give a
youngster in high school who is in the
process of making the most Im
portant decision of his life ? his
career.
Mrs. Emma Burke, Organisational
Leader for the Pooles Grove Club,
feels that 4-H is a part of her career.
"Being a 4-H leader has given me an
opportunity to meet new youth and
adults, learn skills to share with 4
Hers, and learn new ideas by at
tending various workshops."
4-H volunteer leaders have the
opportunity to teach a small or large
group any subject, ranging from
cooking to needlecraft, wood
working, electrical skills, automotive
Plant pole beans, cantaloupe, squash
?After the 15th, these vegetable*
may be planted:
Pole beans ? lb. per person. Try
'Kentucky Wonder 191,' 'Dade,' or
'Blue Lake.'
Cantaloupe ? 12 plants per person.
'CUssic,' 'PUR 45,' Burpee Hybrid,'
or 'Ambrosia.'
Cucumber, pickling ? % packet.
Try 'Carolina,' 'Calypso.'
Cucumber, slicing ? 'Poinsett,'
'Sweet Slice'.
Pumpkin ? V? packet per person.
'Big Jumbo,' 'Howden's Field,'
'Spookie' (small).
Squash, summer ? V< packet per
person. 'Seneca Prolific' (yellow),
zucchini 'Elite' (green).
Tomato plants ? IS per person if
you are into freezing and canning.
'Whopper (VFN),* 'Mt. Pride,'
'Marion,' 'Better Boy (VFN)'. Ex
tension agent Bill Jester,
Perquimans County, adds to this list
"Beefmaster (VFN),' 'Terrific
(VFN)' and 'Wonder Boy (VFN).*
UNDERSTANDING THE BAD
GUYS
Let's disect VFN. Simple when you
know the words.
Verticillium is a wilt. This is a cool
climate fungus disease that may be
detected by leaves turning yellow
and dicing from the base up. The
plant slowly wilts away. Destroy
immediately when you know you
have been attacked.
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BEYOND THE
WEEDS
Jean Window
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Fusarium wilt U a serious fungus
disease. Fungi are flowerless
parasites. If the host is living, the
fungus is called a parasite; if dead a
saprophyte. By producing threadlike
mycelium, they are able to send out
spores and seeds. The spores are
tough. They can harbor over winter
and can be lurking in your garden
soil, hungry for one more tomato
plant. Hence, it is important to rotate
crops. Burn infected plants.
Nematodes are worm-like var
mints that thrive on damp soil and
decaying matter. Such plants as
eggplants, cucumbers and tomatoes
are attacked through the roots. Small
gals form In tempting the plant's
ability to assimulate nourishment.
Roots may die. Look for stunted
plants with few flowers. Destroy
infected plants and fumigate soil.
How can this be avoided, you cry?
The answer is to purchase VFN
resistant plants. Tags on plants will
ususally indicate this. When you buy,
for example, 'Better Boy (VFN)' you
know you are protected. If in doubt,
ask your nurseryman.
GUKSS WHO'S BACK
Ah, yes, the crabgrass. Crabgrass
absolutely bugs a lot of folks. As I've
said before, it's green, so I basically
Join it rather than fight. But for you
purists out there, here are the names
of some approved chemical
crabgrass herbicides. N.C. State
specialists suggest Balan, Betasan,
Presan and Dacthal. The trick is to
do it right this minute, or it will be too
late.
Do not apply Balan until one year
after your yard has been seeded if
you planted fescue or bluegrass.
Tupersan may be used the same
spring you seed your yard. As
always, read the labels very
carefully, and follow to the letter.
Ah, yes, the fescue and the
bluegrass. Its growing. Straight up.
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Grow time is mow time, but don't
think you can cheat and save a
mowing or two by scalping the yard.
Cool weather grases should be kept
two to three inches high, which
requires your presence behind the
machine of your choice about every
five days during spring. Then warm
weather inhibits its growth, and
things calm down a bit.
Do not mow grass when it's wet.
Grass is shallow-rooted and may be
pulled out of the ground.
Remove clippings if they are heavy
enough to mash the grass down. Put
in compost pile.
While recently planted grass needs
Irrigation, as a general rule it
shouldn't be watered during the
summer, as cool season grasses do
not grow during hot weather.
Watering may induce too much
growth and bring on pest and disease
problems. I'm so glad I don't have to
water grass. The time we spend in
the summer 'dragging the hose,' is
incalulable. I'd rather be sailing.
Notice Of Public Hearing
Town Of Winfall
The citizens of the Town of Winfall are hereby informed that the
Town intends to submit a Small Cities Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Application to the N.C. Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development. The Town's application will include the
following proposed projects.
1. KING STREET COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECT -
Activities will be carried out in King Street, White Street, Louise
Street and Cathryn Street neighborhood. Proposed activities
include:
a. Aquisition $42,600
b. Public Facilities 171,770
(drainage and street improvements
c. Clearance 8,800
d. Relocation Assistance .1 9,000
e. Housing Rehabilitation 318,625
f. Planning and Administration ? . 69,000
Total Project Cost $629,795
2. WINFALL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROJECT -
The Town proposes to study the feasibility of constructing a
sewer system for the Town of Winfall. The end product of the
planning project will be an application for the future CDBG
funding.
Total Project Cost $10,000
3. WINFALL LOCAL OPTION PROJECT -
The town proposes a local option project to rehabilitate 12
houses occupied by elderly, low ana moderate income home
owners. Proposed activities include:
a. Housing Rehabilitation $98,400
b. Administration 10,000
Total Project Cost $108,400
Total CDBG Program Cost $784,195
CDBG oraieS. tkT ??l f.T"' W,nfo" I? <*> proposed
19*? at fl on p m * 21% CL?rtfw?11? pub,,c h#orinfl on April 28,
?o attend " Ho11- All interested citizens are invoted
--
Lloyd Ray Morgan, Mayor
?kills, bicycle safety and on and on.
Other volunteer leader* who
deaerve much praise for their work
as 4-H volunteer leaders include :
Ann Schallock ? Town and County
Club; Douglas Layden ? Belvidere;
Geri Layden ? Belvidere; Brenda
Dail ? Belvidere; Lucy Johnikins ?
Pools Grove; Harrell Thach ? 4-H
Horse Club; Billy Wooten ? Town
and Country.
This is only a brief list of volun
teers who have helped organize 4-H
clubs in our county, However, the list
of volunteers ? donors, judges for 4
H activities, sponsor* of 4-H trips,
and volunteers who conduct
workshop* ? is endless. On
the Perquimans County E
Service. HATS OFF TO AL]
VOLUNTEERS who provide con -
tinuing support for our county 4-h2
program.
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