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Show Co. reviews highlights during 4-- week H is National From October week and the Duchesne County Extension staff wishes to emphasize their belief that youthful enthusiasm combined with the guidance of adults and support of parents provides an unbeatable combination. The results of that combination evident of all in who worked to make the best better. The theme in 74, We Can Make It Happen was carried out well by the 569 Duchesne County youth as they worked to complete projects, and participated in the many available programs. The purpose of the New Dimensions in Leadership was to answer questions about leader responsibilities, to better prepare volunteer leaders, and to renew enthusiasm. Meetings were held in four areas of the county. There were 34 entries in the Poster Contest. The purpose of the contest was members express ideas about to let what is, and does. There were nine county winners and three state winners. Posters were displayed in various schools throughout the county. There are many opportunities for personal growth and development for young people inthe program. Eligible can try for 30 different state awards. In addition to state awards their are sectional and national awards. To be considered for these record books and applications must be in during designated times of the year. Marlene Seeley received a $400.00 scholarship from Standard Oil Company, this year, one of four scholarships given in Utah. Miss Seeley was chosen as one of the four from a group of 46 applicants. One hundred and forty from Allamont and Duchesne participated in the mini courses held in the schools. These were six week courses on leathercraft, macrame, beading and fly tying. Each student was to complete one project and enter it in the County Fair. Babysitting Safety Clinics were held in the Altamont and Myton areas to prepare resyoung people for babysitting Altamont in ponsibility. Forty completed and 34 in the Myton area. Power meetings were held in six areas of the county. These were recruitment meetings to discuss the power can have with support of parents and leaders. After each meeting songs, games and refreshments were available. Over attended. 180 The theme of June Youth Conference this year was Community Pride, when youth from Duchesne joined the two 4-- 2, 4-- 4-- 4-- 4-- 4-- 4-- 4-- 4-- 4-- hundred other in Ephraim who visited adopted that city as home. different departments of the city government, community services, cultu-- . ral enrichment, economic development and physical environmental while there and after visits carried on mini projects. Over half of the enrolled in the joined together in the cleanthe Duchesne County paint-uup, fix-uFair Grounds Project. The youth were proud of their job. One hundred fifty youth attended the three day camp at Iron Mine campground near Tabiona. The group enjoyed campfire skits, arts and crafts, and a nature hike. Three hundred youth participated in the Duchesne County Fair. This included home economics entries, livestock and horse entries, contests and a Style Dress Revue. There were 9 who attended contests at Utah Slate University, and 42 home economic exhibits at Utah Slate Fair. Marie Hale, Home Economist reports achievement night will be held that October! 26, in the Bridgeland Church House, where Bank awards, pins and premium money will be awarded recipiants. 4-- p 4-- 4-- 4-- 4-- 4-- PREVENT BLLND.NESS In the next 12 months, the estimated 479,000 leagally blind in the U.S. will increase by nearly 45,000 persons-o-r someone going blind every 12 minutes. A compound tragedy, says the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, because at least half these cases, whether due to disease, accident, neglect or ignorance, could be prevented with medical knowledge and techniques now at hand. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS Does your child rub his eyes excessively, or blink, or squint more than usual? These and many other points are common signs of eye trouble that parents should be alert to, says the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness. Particularly since young children usually will not complain about their eyes, the best defense is for your child to have a complete eye examination before he begins school. CHEMICAL BURNS Eye burns from common household chemicals, such as alkalis or caustic acids, can be extremely serious-ithe case of aerosols, compounded by the force of impact. If chemical contact occurs, immediately flood the eye with water, recommends the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness, and continue for at least 15 minutes. Then see a doctor.' ' Kids like animals and they get the opportunity to have fun with them while learning about their care and feeding through two 4-4-dog care and training program, programs. In the national Foods Purina Groups, Ralston Purina ComDog sponsored by all learn about caring for their canine friends. pany, youths who want to learn more about animal care Meanwhile, and health can do so through the national 4-- veterinary science program, sponsored by The Upjohn Company. H Producing ample supplies of meat at reasonable prices is one goal of agriculture today. Assisting in this effort are youths in the national swine program. Sponsored by Moorman Mfg. Co., in the program raise their own hogs for market. The youths leant all about livestock production, the care and feeding of their animals and how to sucessfully market them. H 4-- H H Super Saturday Specials at Penneys n HELP IS AVAILABLE Personal Problems Crisis Call Helpline 722-374- HOME EYE HAZARDS Handyman and home workshop activities can.be as hazardous to eyesight as many industrial jobs, claims the Utah Society for the Prevention of Blindness. 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