National 4-H Week October 7-13, 2007
Highlights from Burke County 4-H Clubs Burke 4-H'ers have 29 clubs in local schools with more than 500 members
4-H is a program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension System whose mission is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge and developing life skills accomplished through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agriculture and enviornmental issues, agruiculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation and citizenship. Georgia 4-H, a partner in public education, is youth and adults learning, growing and working

together to experience and accomplish the extraordinary. For more information on Burke County 4-H Clubs and getting involved as a member or an adult volunteer, call the

Georgia Extension Service at 554-2119 and ask for Cindy Cope.

Burke County 5th and 6th graders competed in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement. They had to research, assemble and present a six-minute illustrated talk using posters and other props. At this District contest Burke County won the following awards: Most 2nd Place winners, most 4-H'ers Attending in the District, County with the Greatest Improvement, and 2nd Place Highest Percentage of Winners. Having fun at Adventure Crossing DPA reward trip. Cloverleaf campers at Rock Eagle - 2007 Junior and Senior Forestry teams - 2007 Club of the Year Party - 2007 Colby Gandy's winning 4-H mini-booth at Burke County Fair - 2006. Shotgun practice - 2007 Dr. Jim Alexander, above left, assists 4-H'ers and pet owners at Rabies Clinic - 2007.