CENTERVILLE —
The Franklin Farmhands 4-H club met on Oct. 21 in Promise City for the Adopt A Highway cleanup.
After the highway was cleaned up they held a short meeting. Things that were discussed were going to visit and hand out treats to the local residents at the Seymour Care Center for Halloween on Oct. 29 after school.
The October newsletter was read and they were reminded that the online registration needs to be filled out for all 4-Hers.
Everyone provided a snack for refreshments. The next meeting will be Nov. 28 at the Franklin Township Hall.
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