131 4‐H members and 2 adults brought their pumpkin/gourd work of art to the Pumpkin Contest held at the 4-H Office on October 5. Participants enjoyed a wagon ride, games, haunted trail, food, hot chocolate, and spending the evening with 4‐H friends. Over 250 attendees enjoyed the fall 4‐H celebration! Please visit the Delaware 4-H Flickr Page to view photos from the event.
Cloverbud Participants who received an orange pumpkin participation ribbon were:
Animal– Gus Catlin- Brown, Samantha Timmons, Addison Nikodemski and Bailey LeCates
Character– Leo Jackson, Brayden Cooper, Thomas Cunningham, Abby Cunningham, Chase Anderson, Johnny Lester, Gideon Quackenbush, Quim Hayhurst, Lily Pahl, Anna Jones, Harrison Pavlik, Ian Glade, Evelyn Reilly, Jaxson Birmingham, Brantly Collins, Jonathan Kohr, Jason Ruhl, Lacy Layton, Aubrey Layton, Brooke Zolper, Rilynn LeCates, Alexa McDowell, Scarlette Riccio, Owen Nuttle, Declan Rose and Teagan Bradley
Creative– Colbi Watson, James Nguyen, Vivienne Bismark, Harrison Burkle, Malia Riccio, Landon Collins, Cade Nikodemski, Lily VanVorst and Lucas Marquez
Food Item – Emorie Jackson, Ellsie Ruark, Elena Vennell, Julia Freebery, Wyatt Herring and
Nicco Moutzalias
The following participants received a ribbon and division winners received five dollars. Congratulations to all!
ANIMAL
Beginner– Alexis Zolper, Henlopen Clovers – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Lillie Bradley, Olivia Shultie, Amelia Jackson, Noel Garde, Hayden Andrews, Natalia Richardson, Kailey Phillips and Ava Johnson
Young 4-Her– Janet Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Ryleigh Thomas, Jaxson Wilkerson, Madelyn Nguyen, Caydance Means, Jayden Ruhl and Talia Moutzalias
Older 4-Her- McKensie Lewis, Lucky Leaf – WINNER
CHARACTER
Beginner– Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Logan Jackson, Tripp Ruark, Aydin Jones, Jax Distasio, Elijah Byers, Addison Freebery and Calvin Nuttle
Young 4-Her– Demetrius Moutzalias, Sunset Branch – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Ruby DiSabatino, Kaitlyn Grant, Elise Garde, Joscelyn Shockley, Kara Amerling and Josiah Nowell
Older 4-Her – Amanda Jewell, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Diamond Carmona, Alexia Carroll, CJ Carroll, Molly Amerling, Nathaniel Nowell and Neva Nowell
CREATIVE
Beginner – Rielle Smith, Harbor Lights – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Makayla Goff, Ray Anderson, Embrey Means, Samantha Rose, Nate Fensick, Tyler Hitchens, Lucille Eskridge and Ella Marquez
Young 4-Her – Brooke Taylor, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Sam Gossett, Taylor Young, Devon Allen, Megan Krajewski, Chloe Wilkerson, Kate Cunningham, Aubrey Lewis, Gavin Rose, Abby VanVorst, Miley Flood, Keira Fletcher and Jonah Burkle
Older 4-Her– Dakota Carmona, Harbor Lights – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Carter Bradley, Hallie Terry, Austin Jewell, Taytum Ruhl and Bailey Fletcher
FOOD ITEM
Beginner – Cody Kuhlman, Hollymount – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Aubrey Wilkerson, Makenna Cooper and Mackenzie Hayhurst
Young 4-Her – Alex Birmingham, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Jesse Buck and Meredith Timmons
Older 4-Her– Wyatt Warner, Clover Knights – WINNER
SPOOKY
Beginner– Reid Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Lauren Pieshala and Abigail Hoeller
Young 4-Her– Jake Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Declan West and Waylon Warner
Older 4-Her– Jenna Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Ainsley West and Destiny Carmona
CARVED
Carolyn Coleman – WINNER
Older 4-Her Ribbon Winners: Jacob Maske, Johnny Wilkerson, Sarah Krajewski, Beth Krajewski, Murphy McCarroll and Darren Pahl
Adult Ribbon Winners: John Wilkerson
The Pumpkin Contest is sponsored by the Sussex Order of Links. Special thanks to: Link President, Amy West; Registration: Tammy Schirmer, Jodie Gravenor and Jacalyn Bradley; Judges: Carla Killmon, Wendee Bull, Jodie Gravenor, Garan Callaway, Jean Wilson, Susan DeFord and Kimberlyn Scott;
Food: Carol Warren, Jean Ellen Hitchens, Pam Cummings, Jennie Bradley, Stan Bradley and Jean Wilson; Hay Ride: Clay Vincent, Bo Waller and Travis Waller; Pumpkin Placing Helpers: Alexia Carroll, Carly DeFord; Games: Bridgeville Mustangs, Harbor Lights, Hollymount, Sunset Branch
A Special Thank You to our sponsors:
Pepsi, Co, Liberty Grill Catering, Grotto Pizza, Long Neck, HC Davis, Co, Utz, G.C. Smith & Family, Inc, Hitchens Family, Vincent Family, Hense Family and Eskridge Family
Haunted Trail
Sussex 4‐H families walked through the Haunted Harvest! They were led through the woods by a variety of spooky characters. Special thanks to the Junior Council members for planning, organizing and providing this scary production and Kaleb Scott, Hunter Murray, Tiffany Snyder and Cheri Carpenter for supervising the event. Great job: Jenna Anger, Brynn Hovatter, CJ Carroll, Ainsley West, Alyssa Carpenter, Cole Carpenter, Wesley DeFord, Jacob Maske, Abigail Frost, Trey Lodge, Sundene Lodge, Beth Krajewski, Sarah Krajewski, Emma Sparpaglione, Carter Bradley and Kyle Morris.
Fall Retreat:
35 campers set up camp at the 4-H Office October 5 immediately following the Pumpkin Contest. The Great Pumpkin, Jenna Anger, greeted campers and icebreaker games began! Bats, Pumpkins, Cats and Ghosts groups learned teamwork and had fun playing new games. After reviewing camp rules, the groups enjoyed the making s’mores and participating in a community service activity. The group then prepared for lights out. On Sunday, everyone was ready for the delicious breakfast. Group leaders reviewed activities of the day and classes began. The campers made a Halloween canvas painting and spooky bat craft. These will all be great entries for the State Fair! The members had a weekend of 4‐H fun, fellowship and new friends! Special thanks to the wonderful counselors and chaperones for volunteering their time to provide this annual 4‐H event which is sponsored by the Sussex Leaders Association.
Event Chairpersons/Chaperones: Gina Anger and Kate Krajewski; Chaperones: Neil Anger, Kaleb Scott and Jill Jackson; Counselors: Jenna Anger, Kyle Morris, Jacob Maske, Destiny Carmona, Dakota Carmona, Diamond Carmona, Brynn Hovatter, Trey Lodge, Wesley DeFord, Emma Sparpaglione and Sarah Krajewski.
