Happy Halloween Everyone! I remember holidays spent carving pumpkins before going trick-or-treating and wanted to give everyone the chance to decorate their own pumpkin today in a less messy way! Have fun & be safe!!

Decorate your pumpkin here!

In other news, our own wonderful Ms. Leeann Crump was recently awarded the "I Got Caught" Award for the South Central Extension District! The award recognizes those who go above and beyond the call of duty to make life easier and Leeann does that everyday that she graces us by being a part of our team! Thanks Leeann for being you! Pictured is Leeann receiving her award from Dr. Donald Cobb, South Central Extension District Director.

4-H At The Fair!!

Richmond County 4-H had a strong presence at the County Fair on Wednesday night! The 4-H Fun Pet Show and Pumpkin Decorating Contest were held at the Grandstands and saw a good turnout.

The 4-H Pet Show began at 6:00 and had 12 entries and 12 amazing pet winners and owners! Autumn King and Zero the ferret got the Slinkiest Award. Delani Reep and Sarah Beth, the 4-H Livestock Show goat got the Cutest Award. Campbell Gross and Rocky the Hermit Crap took home the Best Trick Award for his amazing ability to take a bath. Charlie Gross and George the Turtle received the Best “Where I Came From” Award for the remarkable story of rescue from the highway. The dogs had the strongest specie showing, with Caiti Dunn and Cassady receiving the Shortest Long Dog Award, Carter Roberson and Remmy took home the Best Dancer Award, Toby Lunceford and Bell got the Shyest Award, Christian Salcedo with Kane received the Biggest 9 Month Old Award, Brenden Watson with Buddy took home with Biggest Ears Award, Kendall Watson with Smoky got the Most Energized Award, and Zachary Sharpe and Oscar received the Best Little Monster Award. Congratulations to all of our amazing winners!!

The 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest was held after the Pet Show Awards and had almost 30 participants. The Under 5 Year Old group had the most artists, including Chase Roberson, Toby Lunceford, Campbell Gross, Charlie Gross, Cody Eathson, James Eason, Amara Straight, and Andrew Straight. The 5 to 8 Year Old division included Caiti Dunn, Carter Roberson, Delani Reep, Zachary Sharpe, Abigail Straight, Maddie Vandermass, and Michaela Turner. Autumn King, Cody King, Kristi Reep, Alana McQueen, Michael Vandermass, Jonathan Porter, Anna Straight, Madison Turner, and Nichole Meggs were in the 9 to 13 Year Old division. Last, but certainly not least, Amber Denney and Lauren Earp participated in the 14-18 Year Old division. Everyone did a fantastic job decorating their pumpkins and got to take their art home to share for fall decorating!!

Special thanks to the Hamlet Lions Club for providing awards and sound equipment. Thanks to 4-H County Council members Michael Ezzell, Nathan Ezzell, Grayson McQueen and Courtney Miller for their hard work to make last night a success. Thanks to all the participants and spectators who came to cheer on the youth participating in these events!!