Hopatcong Trio Wins 4-H Honors

Three Hopatcong residents earned honors at the Morris County 4-H Fair late last month in Chester. 

Caitlyn Brunner took home both Best in Show and Honorable Mention in the fine art division for grades nine through 10. Brunner is a member of Morris County’s 4-H Teen Council, a community service club.

Kelly Maegerlein earned Best in Show in the crafts division for a molded horn of plenty. Her sister, Kristin, was awarded Best in Show in the rabbit show for her Flemish giant. Both Kelly and Kristin are members of Buckanears 4-H Small Animal Club. The club teaches members how to care for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, and other “pocket pets.”

4-H offers youths in kindergarten through one year out of high school the opportunity to build new skills and abilities through hands-on learning focused around a particular area of interest.

Those interested in 4-H clubs or becoming a 4-H volunteer, can visit the website at http://morris.njaes.rutgers.edu or contact the 4-H office at 973-285-8300, ext. 3 or email 4hmorris@njaes.rutgers.edu.