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November 15, 2012

4-H fundraiser set for Monday

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NORMAN — Cleveland County 4-H will team up with Raising Cain’s Chicken Fingers, 1130 Alameda St., for a fundraiser for the Cleveland County 4-H Teen Officer Team from 5-9 p.m. on Monday.

When ordering, customers are encouraged to inform employees they are dining for Cleveland County 4-H. Money raised will go toward the Cleveland County 4-H Teen Officer Team community service projects.

The funds also will help pay for workshops and conferences that 4-H members attend.

For more information, call the Cleveland County Extension Office at 321-4774.

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