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4-H program needs more volunteers
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PARIS - The 4-H program in Oxford County is looking for more
volunteers to work with young people across the county.
Four-H is open to children from age 5 to teen leaders as old as
18. The clubs are focused on different areas. In some cases they may
be general and cover community service, leadership, crafts, arts,
sciences, while some clubs may be specific by project area such as
technology, career education, photography, livestock.
Four-H has grown over the years to allow member...
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