The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H

The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” was held Wednesday, October 8, at the Ville Platte Civic Center. There were more than 140 pets entered in the show this year. A congratulations goes out to all 4-H club members participating in this annual event. The judges for the event were: Tami Courville, Ashley Clark, Riikeja Hall, Maria Perron, Beth Jones, Laine Latour, Belinda Soileau, Becky Thomas and Lacey Fontenot of Evangeline Bank and Trust. Sandy Veillon and Veronica Soileau coordinated the judges and organized treats for exhibitors and pets. They are all employees of the Evangeline Bank and Trust Company, which gave time from work to assist with the Evangeline Parish 4-H Pet Show and donated supplies for this activity. They volunteered their time and efforts and did an excellent job. A special “thanks” to each of them. The 4-H “Cotton Pickin Pet Show” is co-sponsored by the Cotton Festival Association, Evangeline Bank and Trust Company and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, a branch of the LSU Agriculture Center. Winners in each division were: DIVISION A - CATS •Best Groomed 1st - Kaitlyn Guillory, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kali Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Obedient 1st - Tylor Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Emma Hollier, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Dressed Pet 1st - Maira Grace Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Emily Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Torian Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brianne Betterton, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION B - RABBITS •Longest Ears 1st - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H •Shortest Ears 1st - Randy Matte, Evangeline Central 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Trevor Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H 3rd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Kaitlyn Roddy, Vidrine 4-H •Softest Fur 1st - Maitland Prejean, Ville Platte 4-H 2nd - Olivia Brignac, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Grace Lejeune, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Traee Trahan, Ville Platte 4-H DIVISION C - BIRD/FOWL •Smallest: 1st - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Heather Odom, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Longest Beak 1st - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Matthew Saucier, Chat. 4-H 2nd - Julien Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Mindy Johnson, Mamou 4-H 4th - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H DIVISION D - ANY OTHER PETS •Smallest 1st - Kelsey McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson,Mamou 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Most Unusual 1st - Jessie Folse, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H •Largest 1st - Jacob Johnson, Mamou 4-H 2nd - Daylon Thompson, Vidrine 4-H DIVISION E - PUPPY •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Katie Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 2nd - Ashley Hesnor, Sacred Hear t4-H 3rd - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H 4th - Ian Attaway, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Desiree Marcotte, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Nicholas Fontenot, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Caleb Duplichin, Basile 4-H •Most Lovable 1st - Lauren Joubert, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Ariel Fontenot, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Taylor Lafleur, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Destany Jack, Vidrine 4-H •Prettiest Eyes 1st - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Shelbi Rials, Pine Prairie 4-H 3rd - Caitlyn Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 4th - Adrian Godeaux, Bayou Chicot 4-H DIVISION F - SMALL DOGS •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Makayla Hebert, Bayou Chicot 4-H 2nd - Andie Landry, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Ainsley McDaniel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Hailey Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Olivia Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Leah Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Allen Poullard, Vidrine 4-H 4th - Justin Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Trick 1st - Luke Duplechin, WW Stewart 4-H 2nd - Aliece Manuel, Mamou 4-H 3rd - Megan Morein, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Elizabeth Vidrine, Sacred Heart 4-H •Prettiest Coat 1st - Nadia Williams 2nd - Kaitlyn Guillory, Vidrine 4-H 3rd - Ardhyn Parks, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H DIVISION G - MEDIUM/LARGE DOG •Best Costumed Pair 1st - Connor Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Chelsey Fontenot, Sacred Heart 4-H 3rd - Brandy Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Wendy Maggio, Sacred Heart 4-H •Most Colorful 1st - Lance Kincanon, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Dusty Fontenot, Chat. 4-H 3rd - Catherine Pocheí, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Ainsley Veillon, Sacred Heart 4-H •Best Groomed 1st - Seth Manuel, Sacred Heart 4-H 2nd - Lauren Dupre, Bayou Chicot 4-H 3rd - Chelsey Monier, Sacred Heart 4-H 4th - Catherine Poche’, Sacred Heart 4-H