4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest results

HOPE – Eight Hempstead County 4-Hers participated in a Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Their pumpkins were on display at the Hempstead County Library for the week of October 22-25. Besides traditional judging, library patrons voted on their favorite pumpkin in each age category.

The winners were:

Cloverbuds – ages 5-8
1st Place – Rowlyn E.
2nd Place – Everette N.
People’s Choice – Rowlyn E.

Juniors – ages 9-13
1st Place – Hayden H.
2nd Place – Adam H.
People’s Choice – Adam H.

Seniors – ages 14-19
1st Place – Mary M.
2nd Place – Melody M.
3rd Place – Temperance M.
4th Place – Cara W.
People’s Choice – Mary M.

Special thanks to Super 1 Foods for providing pumpkins and to the Hempstead County Library for hosting the display. Also, thanks to Wendy’s for providing free coupons for all contestants.

For more information about 4-H, contact the Hempstead County Extension Office at (870-887-5771 or email Betty Wingfield at bwingfield@uada.edu.