Nicholas County Points of Pride

• More than 400 youths and 100 adult volunteers participate in the 4-H program. The 2002 residential camp attracted 150 youths and 48 volunteers. The 63 young children in the Cloverbud Day Camp practiced life skills, leadership, citizenship, and communication.
  
  
• Energy Express, a six-week, summertime reading enrichment program, served 40 children at Cherry River Elementary School, providing nutritious meals and 15 take-home books per child. The program had 11 paid staff and 30 volunteers.
  
  
• At Richwood High School, 23 students learned about budgets, investments, credit, and insurance through our financial planning program.
  
  
• Are you interested in gardening and want to help others? Ask about joining our Master Gardener program.
  
  
• Agriculture produces $2,542 million in income in Nicholas County. Agent Sparks visits producers and organizes educational meetings.
  
  
• According to a study by Josephson Institute of Ethics, moral behavior among high school students has significantly declined in the past 10 years. The Character Counts! program educates youths, adolescents, and adults about the value of ethical behavior. Schools and community groups are program partners.
  
  
• The 118 Community Education Outreach Service (CEOS) club members take many WVU-prepared study topics. CEOS members volunteer for community programs. If you want to support community education through volunteerism, contact the WVU Extension office.
  
  
• If you’re interested in a moderate-intensity exercise program for older adults, ask us about joining or starting an Active for Life group.
  

WVU Nicholas County Extension Office
715 Main Street
Summersville, WV 26651-1431
(304) 872-7894
FAX (304) 872-7895

Last modified July 1, 2003
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