At the recent 4-H Achievement Night, Oakley Councilman Jim Frazier received a plaque in appreciation of his efforts to save 4-H in Contra Costa County. As a surprise reciprocal gesture, Frazier presented the Delta Diablo 4-H Club a check of $15,000 on behalf of Radback Energy, Inc., which is proposing to build the Oakley Generating Station.

Impelled by cuts that eliminated 4-H funding throughout Contra Costa County’s co-operative offices, members of the Delta Diablo 4-H Club reached out to the community to help save our program. Frazier’s check will help the club continue its efforts to encourage youth to practice citizenship in our community through leadership training and community outreach programs. 4-H is not just about livestock and animals; 4-H youth are involved in a wide range activities, from forensics to cooking, health safety to animal care and training.

In the words of 4-H spokesperson Alexandria Hanlon, “Councilman Frazier, you rock! Radback Energy, thank you from all of us!”