Sports & Schools

Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) is once again soliciting student applications for its Government- in-Action Youth Tour, an all-expenses paid trip to the nation’s capital.

To earn Gold Star, the 4-H member must have at least completed, or be completing their 9th grade school year at the time of application, and must have completed at least 3 years in 4-H, including the current year. • The Texas 4-H Gold Star Award can only be awarded once in a member’s 4-H career. • The 4-H member must have completed projects in at least three different project areas, submitted appropriate record forms, and have participated in one or more activities in at least three of the following areas: • Projects and/or Project Exhibits • Participation in Leadership Experiences such as Leadership Labs, Texas 4-H Congress, or National Leadership Events such as National 4-H Congress/ Conference. • Competitive Events (judging, educational presentation, public speaking, food show, quiz bowls, etc ). • Citizenship activities • Camps at the county, district, or state level. • 4-H Promotion (speeches, poster displays, radio, TV, newspapers)

Dickens County 4-H held is annual award ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 17—the first year to be held in the new 4-H Center. Marie Mullins and Ken and Rita Brendle were honored as Friends of 4-H for their generous donation of the First Baptist Church facility in Dickens to be used as the new 4-H building.