Two Monroe County 4-H members have been awarded a 4-H scholarship. Jarred Crall, Albia and Brent Reck, Blakesburg received the Lloyd and Kathryn Bettis 4-H Scholarship in memory of Herbert Bettis.
Crall, a nine-year 4-H member is the son of Tim and DeeAnn Crall. He has participated in beef, woodworking, photography and visual arts projects. He has received awards for showmanship and breeding beef. He served as president, secretary and recreation officer of his 4-H club. He also participated in the county 4-H council and county youth committee.
"4-H has helped create leadership and responsibility in myself," Crall said. "It has shown me what I can do in agriculture in the future and help in my future occupation." Crall is a sophomore at Iowa State University majoring in agricultural engineering. He has been involved with engineering mentor groups and intramural sports.
Reck, a nine-year 4-H member is the son of Lonny and Cathy Reck. He has been very active in the breeding and market beef project areas, earning Champion Simmental Breeding Heifer honors at the Iowa State Fair and Supreme Champion Breeding Female at the county fair several times throughout his 4-H career. He has also served as president and vice president of his 4-H club. Reck is a senior at Iowa State University.
In Iowa, the 4-H program is a part of Iowa State University Extension and headquartered on the ISU campus in Ames. For more information about 4-H, how to get involved or how to apply for a 4-H scholarship, contact the Monroe County Extension Office, 117 Washington Ave East, Albia.
9/17/2008