Duclos, Nuxoll are 4-Hers of the month
Ava Nuxoll of Ferdinand and Zane Duclos of Cottonwood have been named Idaho County 4-H’ers of the month for July.
“My favorite part about 4-H is having a pig,” said Ava Nuxoll of Ferdinand. “It teaches me how to be responsible.”
Nuxoll is the daughter of Curtis and Amber Nuxoll.She is a four-year member of the Camas Livestock 4-H Club. She is raising a pig for the third year and also enjoys attending 4-H camps and participating in cake decorating.
Through 4-H, Nuxoll said she has learned how to properly care for an animal, save money and budget for her pig’s needs. She has also discovered she can overcome challenges, including raising pigs of different sizes from year to year.
“4-H has taught me life skills and responsibilities that I didn’t have before,” she said. She also thanked her club leaders and said she is happy to live in Idaho County, where she can participate in 4-H.
Zane Duclos
“I would like to thank my 4-H club leaders, all the individuals who have purchased my projects over the years and everyone who works so hard to make 4-H successful in our county,” Zane Duclos of Cottonwood stated.
The son of Chris and Stephanie Duclos, he is a six-year member of the Camas Livestock 4-H Club. His favorite parts of 4-H include attending the Idaho County Fair, spending time with friends and caring for animals.
Through his involvement in the program, Duclos said he has learned how to select a quality steer and discovered he is good at public speaking.