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CALHOUN CLUBS CELEBRATE NATIONAL 4-H WEEK |
| (10/05/2011) |
 Calhoun County WVU Extension Service is proud to participate in National 4-H Week. "One in four West Virginia youths in third grade through high school participate in a 4-H program," said Debbie McDonald, director of West Virginia 4-H Youth Development programs. "When you have that level of participation in a state it shows you that this program continues to be interesting and relevant to today's youths." 4-H is a free, youth development program open to anyone between the ages of 9 and 21. In many areas, children as young as 5 are able to join a pre-4-H program called Cloverbuds. At the other end of the spectrum, there are active collegiate 4-H clubs at seven West Virginia colleges and universities. The program focuses on Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The overall goals are to develop life and leadership skills; building self-esteem and character; fostering citizenship and service and teaching healthy habits. "What helps make our program unique is that everyone is welcome," McDonald said. "There is no academic or financial requirement to join 4-H. Joining can be as simple as contacting your local WVU Extension Service office." Calhoun County currently has 9 active 4-H clubs which include: Arnoldsburg Eagles: Crystal Brenneman...304-655-7647 Arnoldsburg Cloverbuds: Julie Beckner...304-354-9443 Southern Calhoun Cougars: Shelley Goad...304-549-4545 Mt. Zion Cardinals: David Weaver...304-354-6217 Grantsville Guppies: Sandy McCumbers...304-354-6433 Pleasant Hill Corn Poppers: Donna Yoak...304-354-6056 Pleasant Hill Cloverbuds: Tanya Cunningham...304-354-9672 Silver Spurs Horse Club: Lisa Page...304-655-8020 Teen Leaders: Kevin Cunningham...304-354-7159 UPCOMING COUNTY EVENTS (dates to be announced) 4-H Halloween Party; 4-H Up All Night (December) If you want to belong to something that's fun and exciting, join 4-H today. For more information, contact Calhoun County WVU Extension Office, 304-354-6332.
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