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4-H license plate sales support state's youthBy Keryn Page MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Drivers now have a convenient, affordable way to help support youth development and education in Mississippi. Purchasing a 4-H license plate adds $30 to the regular tag renewal fee, $24 of which goes directly to the Mississippi 4-H Foundation. The remaining $6 goes to the state of Mississippi to cover production costs. "This is a great way for people to support the state's youth in developing life skills and becoming responsible adults," said Betty Rawlings with Mississippi State University's Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Department. 4-H must pre-sell a total of 200 license plates at a reduced price of $15 before the state will begin producing them. Eighty-six have already been sold, leaving just over 100 available at the reduced price. After those remaining tags are sold, the price will increase to $30 for all future tags sold. "We think a 4-H license plate is the perfect Christmas gift, and we encourage friends of 4-H to purchase a 4-H tag for every car in your household," Rawlings said. Mississippi 4-H programs encourage youth to develop positive self-concepts, establish effective interpersonal relationships and learn practical life skills. In addition to camps, special interest programs, project clubs and community clubs, 4-H school enrichment and after-school programs also positively impact Mississippi's youth. Applications for the 4-H license plates can be completed online at http://msucares.com/4h_Youth/license.html and mailed as instructed on the application. Applications may also be obtained at the local county Extension office or by calling the MSU Extension 4-H office at (662) 325-3350. Released:
Dec. 11, 2003 |
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