The Virginia Visit
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Virginia Tech Professor Robert Shaefer and Turman Sawmill Manager Ted Bobbitt look on as Virginia
Tech student Nicole Acevedo interprets for the group. Costa Rica youth were impressed by the extent
of natural regeneration on Appalachian hardwood sites, particularly when compared to their mountain
rain forest sites.
Franciny Delgado (seated) celebrated her 14th birthday while staying with a host family in Loudoun County,
Virginia. Host sisters Rosemary Martin (left) and Britta Bielak share in the celebration. Costa Rica
youth stayed with their host family for 10 days following State 4-H Congress. Virginia 4-H members will stay
with their Costa Rican host brothers and sisters while they are in Costa Rica.
