| Top 4-Hers named for Idaho County
By Lorie Palmer
What does it take to succeed in 4-H? Ask the 2020 Idaho County Achievement Award winners who were recently announced:Idaho County Free Press Junior Division winners are Reagan Brannan, Samuel Rehder and Ray Terhaar; in the Intermediate Division, Harlee Brannan, Halee Rowland and Makenna York; and in the Senior Division, Miranda Klapprich, Brooke Romney, Chloe Rowland and Ellea Uhlenkott. According to Idaho County 4-H program director, Susie Heckman, during the year club leaders keep track of all of the members’ activities, giving points for their participation. “Club leaders submit their top point earners to the 4-H Extension office at the end of the 4-H year,” she explained. “The top point earners from all of the 4-H clubs in the county are given to the 4-H Program Council and the 4-H Achievement Award winners are selected.” Heckman said the purpose of the achievement award is to recognize 4-H’ers who exemplify the goals of the Idaho County 4-H Program. Emphasis for the award includes overall achievement, leadership and citizenship.  “My favorite thing is learning life skills with my friends and family,” she said. Reagan also said she has learned to “take charge and how to take proper care of animals.”  “My favorite thing about 4-H is that it is fun and competitive,” Sam said. “I have also learned that I am a good welder. He said he most enjoyed spending time in the shop with his dad.  “I love working with animals and doing all the fun activities,” Ray said. “I have learned I am responsible and caring.”  “My favorite thing about 4-H is participating in all the group activities. I love doing leadership projects and helping younger and less experienced members,” Harlee said. “I love being around animals and helping everyone.”  “My favorite thing is being with other kids,” she said. “I really like Making the Most of Me meetings and the Christmas parade. I also really like that we do 4-H as a family and all the stuff we do together.” She also said she has enjoyed learning how to sew, cook and take care of and respect herself and others. “I also really like community service and doing things that make other people happy,” Halee said.  “My favorite thins is fair week. It gives me a chance to present my skills and fee; good about myself and my performance, and I get to see my friends and family,” she said. Makenna said despite COVID-19 restrictions, she learned nothing can stop her from achieving what she wants to achieve.  “My favorite thing about 4-H is taking 4-H projects with my siblings. I have projects where I can spend time with each of them,” Miranda said. “I have learned to embrace who I am,” she added. “I think I should be the best me instead of trying to be like someone else.”  “My favorite thing about 4-H is probably all the different conferences I get to go to,” Brooke said. “It opens up so many opportunities for me.” “I’ve learned that it’s a lot easier to go out of my comfort zone and try new things,” Brooke added.  One of my favorite things about 4-H is interacting with, teaching and helping young 4-H’ers,” Chloe said. “I have learned responsibility, caring, kindness, compassion, patience and flexibility. 4-H has taught me to stick with things even if they may be tough at times, because in the long run, the rewards usually outweigh the sacrifices.”  “I continue to participate in 4-H because I love getting to help younger kids and be a role model for them, as well as learning more about myself each year,” Ellea said. She said she has learned to be a good, dedicated leader. “Without 4-H, I wouldn’t be who I am,” she added.
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