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WCSHC NEWS
WCSHC Youth Group’s First Quarter Report By Dorothy Harper
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inston County Self Help Co-op Youth Group’s goal for 2008…introduce more youth to the natural resources and create interest in “Helping Save Rural America”. Two – thousand eight started with youth participating in WCSHC’s First Saving Rural America Conference on January 5, 2008 with more than 50 youth participants. Other
accomplishments in the first quarter, 4-H general meetings, Feb. 2, (Souper Bowl of Caring) donated $1000.00 to the Hope House of Caring Ministry in Jackson, Ms. Youth traveled to Tupelo, Ms for Ebony’s Annual Fashion Fair Extravaganza. Additionally, the youth participated in WCSHC’s Third Pass On Ceremony, 4-H’s Fun Day, Kids in the Kitchen, MAC’s 36th Annual Meeting and NAACP’s ACT-so Program.
Youth participating in the WCSHC’s First Saving Rural America Conference
May 2008
“Haynes and Hannah Conquers Computer Skills” By Frank Taylor
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nthusiasm and energetic, perhaps, describes (Co-op members) Mattie Haynes and Mary Hannah’s effort to connect with the digital society by participating in Winston County Self Help Co-op’s Adult Computer Classes. Through, WCSHC’s fervent commitment to help save rural America and sustain rural communities, the co-op initiated computer classes, in the Spring of 2007 with support from Mississippi State Office of Natural Resource Conservation Service. Homer Wilkes, State Conservationist stated, “We are working to help farmers’ manager their natural resources, create income and become better stewards….Through our partnership with WCSHC, we are delivering other valuable services, such as computer
Mattie Haynes and Mary Hannah
training to help farmers access NRCS’s cost-share programs”. According to Carnette Hudson class instructor, “Mary and Mattie (M & M) are conquering and harnessing the necessary skills to become computer savvy with several more trainings. Mary Hannah stated, “This is a fabulous opportunity to learn computer skills and embrace new technology”. The Haynes’ children purchased Mattie a home computer for Christmas after learning of their mother’s enthusiasm to master the computer. “Mattie said, I enjoy sending e-mails to family, friends and co-op members as my computer skills develop”. Presently 70% of WCSHC members are digitally connected. WCSHC extends thanks to the Winston County’s Library Staff for providing a friendly learning environment and promoting sustainability in rural America.