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VADA ZINN - WVU Extension Agent A Gilmer Native

(06/03/2006)
By Drew Moody
For the Hur Herald

Vada Zinn's two main goals as WVU extension agent in Gilmer County is to promote literacy and 4-H. And she's actively taking the programs to the county schools.

One of the projects is "The Storyteller Program," designed for children three to five years old, promoting reading in the home.

The WVU Extension Service also supports a variety of other projects including: 4-H, community educational outreach, and a variety of programs for adults and children.

Gilmer County has five community educational outreach service clubs located in Baldwin, Conings, Glenville, Kanawha Drive and Lockney.

4-H participation in Gilmer County is decreasing and Zinn intends to reverse that trend. "I was in 4-H for 14 years myself and I loved it."

Zinn believes her experience in 4-H contributed to both her success in college and now professionally, as a young career woman.

Working with young people is especially rewarding for Zinn. "They're full of energy and the future."

There are currently eight 4-H clubs in Gilmer County.

The clubs offer members ages 9 to 21 a variety of programs including public speaking, pet and livestock projects, and community service.

The annual 4-H camp is later this month. In September 4-H-er's join with the Future Farmers of America to present the Gilmer County Farm Show. New enrollment in 4-H begins county-wide in October.

Being named county extension agent is also a homecoming for Zinn, a Gilmer County High School graduate.

After graduating from WVU in 2004 with an MA in elementary education, she took a job in Morgantown working as a caseworker for HeadStart.

Zinn enjoyed the work, but is glad to be back home.

Vada Zinn is the daughter of Manley and Sharon Zinn of Cox's Mill.

For more information about 4-H, or any of the West Virginia University Extension Service programs call 462-7061.

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