61 4‐H members brought their pumpkin/gourd work of art to the Pumpkin Contest held at Redden Lodge on October 21. Participants enjoyed a wagon ride, games, haunted movie theater and spending the evening with 4‐H friends. Check out all of the event photos on the Delaware 4-H Flickr page!
Cloverbud Participants who received an orange pumpkin participation ribbon were: Aydrian Campbell, Jeri Campbell, Leilani Chisenhall, West Choi, Madison Hall, Owen Jackson, Ethan Martin, James Melvin, Chase Moore, Danny Moore, Jason Moore, Crosby Podlaseck, Milo Podlaseck and Gracelyn Tucker
The following participants received a ribbon and division winners received five dollars. Congratulations!
ANIMAL
Beginner – Faith Absher, Cypress Heart & Hands – WINNER
Ribbon Winner: Wren Choi
Young 4-Her – Jayda Genshaw, Seaford Blue Jays – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Lexington Chisenhall, Cody Kuhlman, Taylor Melvin, and Raegan O’Day
Older 4-Her – Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winner: Ryleigh Harrison and Embrey Means
CHARACTER
Beginner – Mark Moore, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Silas Hussey and Oliver Podlaseck
Young 4-Her – RiLynn Lecates, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Older 4-Her – Lillie Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winner: Caydance Means
CREATIVE
Beginner – Sarah Melvin, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Jeremy Messick, Scarlett Morton, and Riley Ponn
Young 4-Her – Bailey Lecates, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Gavin Szczur, Lily VanVorst, and Wyatt Vincent
Older 4-Her – Chloe Wilkerson, Cypress Heart & Hands – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Reid Bradley and Brooke Messick
FOOD ITEM
Beginner – Kaylee Martin, Harbor Lights – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Gabriela Haldeman and Harper Holland
Young 4-Her – Ella Marquez, Dublin Hill – WINNER
Ribbon Winner: Julia Freebery and Aubrey Wilkerson
Older 4-Her – Logan Jackson, Dublin Hill – WINNER
SPOOKY
Beginner – Wyatt Crockett, Dublin Hill – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Daniel Burton, Jackson Hussey, and Jonathan Tucker
Young 4-Her – Ella Crockett, Dublin Hill – WINNER
Ribbon Winner: Emorie Jackson
Older 4-Her – Abby VanVorst, Bridgeville Mustangs – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Carter Bradley and Cameron Hale
CARVED
Older 4-Her – Hanna Holland, Sunset Branch – WINNER
Ribbon Winners: Arieannah Bush, Joel Bush and Judah Williams
The Pumpkin Contest is sponsored by the Sussex Order of Links. Special thanks to: Amy West, Gina Anger, Jacalyn Bradley, Jennie Bradley, Kim Elliott, Amy Hale, Shannon John, Janelle Koski, Amy Kuhlman, Heather Marquez, Melissa Mitchell, and Carol Warren; Hay Ride: Wesley DeFord, Dave Mitchell, Joe West and Bo Waller; Pumpkin Placing Helpers: Ivy Genshaw, Jayda Genshaw and Embrey Means; Games: Dublin Hill, Sunset Branch, Bridgeville Mustangs and Sussex Links.
Haunted Movie Theater
Sussex 4‐H families walked through a very creepy movie theater with scenes recreated from scary movies through the years! Special thanks to the Junior Council members for planning, organizing and providing this scary production and to Cheri Carpenter for supervising the event. Great job: Juliette Anger, Carter Bradley, Lillie Bradley, Reid Bradley, Cole Carpenter, Addison Freebery, Cameron Hale, Ryleigh Harrison, Hanna Holland, Logan Jackson, Kyle Kerr, Ella Marquez, Talia Moutzalias, Abby VanVorst, and Declan West
Fall Retreat:
14 campers set up camp at Redden Lodge immediately following the Pumpkin Contest. The Great Pumpkin, Carter Bradley, 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 campfire activities. 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 an Indian Corn craft and learned about wildlife creatures and habitats. The group also went on a short hike before their parents arrived! 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 Melissa Mitchell; Counselors: Carter Bradley, Juliette Anger, Cole Carpenter, Logan Jackson, Demetreus Moutzalias, Talia Moutzalias, Rachel O’Day, Abby VanVorst, and Declan West. Chaperones: Kathy DiSabatino, Dave Mitchell, Shawn Mitchell, and Jill Jackson.
Links to Leadership:
Another event that took place at Redden Lodge was Links to Leadership. This Links sponsored event was held Friday night through Saturday at noon. This event was for 4-H members ages 11-14. Fifteen teens spent Friday evening participating in icebreakers and teambuilding activities. Saturday morning, the group enjoyed breakfast and workshops. The first workshop was all about Communication. Teens learned about active listening and a variety of ways to communicate effectively. The second workshop was STEAM based. Our new 4-H Science Educator, Twila Parish-Short, provided a very fun and interactive workshop about reusable energy sources and energy conservation. The final workshop was a homemade basket made from a paper bag that can be entered as a recycled craft in the State Fair. Event Chaperones: Amy West, Kathy DiSabatino, Stan Bradley, Kaleb Scott and Jill Jackson.
Teen Helpers: Carter Bradley, Kyle Kerr, Ainsley West and Declan West
Participants: Juliette Anger, Mattegan Baginski, Lillie Bradley, Reid Bradley, Brady Chaffinch, Lucy Fisher, Addison Freebery, Cameron Hale, Logan Jackson, Coleson Jestice, Ella Marquez, Brooke Messick, Nicco Moutzalias, Talia Moutzalias, and Gavin Szczur.
