—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 1,1977
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that “the quality of cattle
has improved tremendously
compared to 30 years ago.
Herds have unproved, and
therefore 4-H’ers have the
opportunity to pick better
quality animals.” But, he
said, “Fitting and showing
contests haven’t changed
much over the years. We
always had the spirit of
doing the best job possible.
Methods may have changed
but the work is as tough and
keen as ever.”
Tom said he has mixed
emotions about children
starting in 4-H at age 8. “I
like to see them start early,-
but often a dairy animal
grows faster than the kids
grow. No matter what age
they begm, they can’t show a
mature animal to its best
advantage for several years.
But the experience of par
ticipating is always there.”
Theresa said, “Children
are maturing faster so most
eight-year-olds can handle
the project work in the home
economics club.” She said
her club faces a dropout
problem when 4-H’ers reach
14; Tom said in the dairy
club the problem is not so
acute because projects
continue and hold the
youngster’s interest.
“What you put into it is
what you get out of it The
opportunity is there if they
want to take the time to
pursue it,” Theresa says
She was especially full of
praise for countywide events
saying, “If you can carpool
and go to the events, you get
a chance to meet other
people ”
Theresa is currently a
member of the County
Extension Board and has
served in various other 4-H
related posts. She is also in
the Little Rock Square
Dance club and is an active
member of the Anunciation
Roman Catholic Church in
McSherrystown, as are the
other Murren fannies.
Tom and his wife Marian
have nine children who have
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been active in 4-H. Five have
completed their 10 years of
club work. Tom said, “It was
valuable for them because
they participated in ex
periences they would never
have been able to have
otherwise, like exchange
trips and statewide events.
As a 4-H’er Tom attended
Leadership School and went
to Washington D.C. to
National 4-H Camp. The
Murrens are milking about
20 Guernseys, and while
Tom has previously served
on many 4-H related com
mittees, he has given up
most activities since he has
an off-the-farm job. Their
120 acre farm is at Hanover,
R 4.
Tom said, “One of the
satisfactions as a leader is to
see boys and girls grow up
and take their place as part
of the community, not only
as farmers but also as
businessmen and
homemakers.” Both
Theresa and Tom said they
have had 4-H’ers who have
become 4-H leaders
There is no doubt that the
Murren family has had an
impact on the 4-H com
munity in Adams County.
Even without the continuing
leadership provided by her
immediate family, the late
Rose Murren’s name has a
place there. An award has
been established by her
family in her memory, and
each year an outstanding
girl receives the Rose
Murren Memorial Award,
which consists of a book
related to the winner’s
project area Tom and
Theresa explained that the
award, voted by leaders,
goes to someone who
remains “unsung,” and who
may not be recognized in
other areas
And so, through the award
and through many hours of
selfless service, the Murrens
are contributing to 4-H work
in Adams County. The
benefit has been spread over
many years and will con
tinue to touch the lives of
many in the future.
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