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Pictured is a sampling of the Best of Show entries for the 2012 4-H Project Show

made by Hopkins County 4-H members. All entries were on exhibit at the Fall Festival.

4-H Project Show Results Announced

Visitors to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Sulphur Springs have been amazed by the talent of our Hopkins County 4-H youth. A total of 55 entries were submitted for judging. The items were on display during the 2012 Hopkins County Fall Festival. Below are the results from the exhibition.

Clover Kids:

· Photography: Josie Boyd - Best of Show, three blue ribbons
· Clothing: Ethan George - Best of Show , blue ribbon
· Woodworking: Ethan George - Best of Show, blue ribbon, red ribbon
· Crafts: Braxton Andrews - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Ethan George, blue ribbon; Blaine Allen, red ribbon
· General Sewing: Presley Hurley - Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Art: Presley Hurley - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Braxton Andrews, blue ribbon; Blaine Allen, three blue ribbons
· Holiday: Blaine Allen, Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Design: Blain Allen - Best of Show, blue ribbon

Juniors:

· Holiday: Jorja Bessonett - Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Canned Goods: Jorja Bessonett - Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Clothing: Jacob George - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Jorja Bessonett - blue ribbon
· Jewelry: Jorja Bessonett - Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Woodworking: Jacob George - Best of Show, two blue ribbons; Jorja Bessonett - blue ribbon
· Horticulture: Jorja Bessonett - Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Crafts: Kinley Hurley - Best of Show, Blue ribbon; Jorja Bessonett - blue ribbon; Jacob George - blue ribbon; Savannah Allen - blue ribbon
· Design: Savannah Allen - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Jacob George - red ribbon
· Exhibit Board: Savannah Allen - Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Photography: Savannah Allen - Best of Show, five blue ribbons, one red ribbon
· General Sewing: Kinley Hurley - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Geoffrey Stewart - blue ribbon
· Art: Kinley Hurley - Best of Show, blue ribbon

Intermediates:

· Photography: Brynden Andrews - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Aleigh Bessonett - blue ribbon
· Art: Brynden Andrews - blue ribbon
· General Sewing: Brynden Andrews - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Aleigh Bessonett - blue ribbon
· Canned Goods: Kayleigh Lester - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Aleigh Bessonett - blue ribbon
· Holiday: Aleigh Bessonett - Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Clothing: Aleigh Bessonett - Best of Show, blue ribbon
· Jewelry: Aleigh Bessonett - Best of Show, two blue ribbons
· Crafts: Kayleigh Lester - Best of Show, blue ribbon; Aleigh Bessonett, blue ribbon
· Design: Kayleigh Lester - Best of Show, blue ribbon

Congratulations to each of these fine 4-H members!

4-H Enrollment Time!

As a reminder, registration for the Texas 4-H program is now underway. Hopkins County has three very active clubs: Miller Grove, Dike, and Stars of Texas (Sulphur Springs). Registration fee for the 2012-2013 year is $20. After October 31, registration is $25. To register, go to: www.texas4-h.org and click on the 4-H Connect icon. Follow on-screen instructions. Returning 4-H families do not need to set up a new profile, but DO need to update the information. If you have questions, contact our office at 903-885-3443. To find out more about the Hopkins County 4-H program, come by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office at 1200-B W. Houston Street.

Closing Thought

Dear Lord, break our hearts for what breaks Yours.

Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed.

Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent

Hopkins County

1200-B W. Houston

P.O. Box 518

Sulphur Springs, TX 75483

903-885-3443 - phone

903-439-4909 - fax

jshicks@ag.tamu.edu

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