Editors note: This article was sent to us by Michelle Wright, Distinguished Extension Agent -FCH.
NEWS RELEASE
The 2025 District 11 Texas Extension Education Association Spring Conference was held April 10, 2025, in Victoria. Presiding at the conference was Knellen Quinteros, Austin County, the District 11 Director. Pat Allee, Austin County, served as Secretary; and Janice Alexander, Fayette County, gave the Treasurer’s report.
Serving as delegates were Pat Allee, Joan Buenger, and Doris Glenewinkel. Also attending were Jo Ann Reichle and Jessie Kokemor who helped with the Cultural Arts contest. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent Michelle Wright was also in attendance. Mary Smentek was recognized as a 20-year member.
After the business session, a workshop was held on succulents, and everyone got to plant their own succulent in a cute container. Money was collected for district scholarships and for the 4-H center in Brownwood.
The district 4-H scholarships for 2025 were awarded to:
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Keely Knesek from Lavaca County
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Ashley Schmidt from Washington County (second place)
The State Convention in September is in Abilene.
Cultural Arts Winners for Austin County:
Category 4 – Craft Painting
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2nd Place – Joan Buenger
Category 5 – Decorated Garments & Accessories-Purchased
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1st Place – Jessie Kokemor
Category 6 – Garments & Accessories-Handmade or Sewn
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1st Place – Cindy Slator
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2nd Place – Claudia Cieslewicz
Category 7 – Fabric Creations
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1st Place – Jessie Kokemor
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2nd Place – Veronica Ashorn
Category 8 – Fiber Arts
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1st Place – Barney Zimmerman
Category 9 – Needlework
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2nd Place – Barney Zimmerman
Category 11 – All Holiday or Seasonal Decorations
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1st Place – Barney Zimmerman
Category 12 – Jewelry
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1st Place – Doris Glenewinkel
Category 13 – Painting-Oils
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1st Place – Barney Zimmerman
Category 14 – Painting-Watercolors
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2nd Place – Gaye Farr
Category 16 – Painting-All Other
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1st Place – Gaye Farr
Category 17 – Drawing-Pencil
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1st Place – Gaye Farr
Category 20 – Paper
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1st Place – Joan Buenger
Category 22 – Digitally Produced Scrapbooks (Computer)
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1st Place – Gaye Farr
Category 29 – Quilts, 50×70 or larger-machine quilted
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1st Place – Jessie Kokemor
Category 37 – Wall Hangings – Not Quilted
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1st Place – Knellen Quinteros
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2nd Place – Francis Plagens
Congratulations to our outstanding winners at the District 11 EEA Cultural Arts event held in Victoria, Texas. Your talent and dedication represented Austin County well. We look forward to next year.
