Submitted by:
Angela Mullin |
May 28, 2016 saw the Valley Livestock yards come alive with 4H Beef members show their projects. The morning started early for some, bathing, clipping & grooming in time for the show.
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10am started with the 4H Pledge & Motto. The 1st year members were the 1st class of the day. 12 new members proudly showed their projects, all were presented with a 1st place ribbon and 4H cap sponsored by Parkland Embroidery.
The Cloverbuds were up next, these are members 6 & 7 years old, competed in Showmanship & Best Groomed … sponsored by Cargill Adam Slepicka was the winner in Showmanship & Lincoln Staniland was 1st in Best Groomed sponsored by CPS. Next was the calf class, sponsored by Wenzel Farms, 1st place went to Lincoln.
Heifer class followed, Matina Tibble was the JR Campion Female winning a jacket sponsored by Richardson Pioneer and Parker Tibble was the reserve JR Champion Female winning a plaque from L&I Depot.
The Continuation Heifer Class was won by Robyn Tibble, she was presented with a Jacket from Swan Valley Vet Clinic as senior champion female and Abby Black was reserve senior champion female receiving a plaque from Swan Valley Credit Union.
Grand Champion Female was Martina Tibble, receiving a jacket from Anderson Cattle Co. and Rough Country Kubota. Reserve Grand champion female was Robyn Tibble awarded a plaque from the Fulford Family.
The members the all competed in a hiding competition, placings will be announced on carcass day (June 11 at Valley Meat Packers).
After lunch the Junior, intermediate & senior members had their showmanship & best groomed competition.
The steer competition started at 1 with the light weight steers, these are steers under 1200lbs and less, Callie Immerkar was the light weight champion, she received a jacket from Swan Hills Ranch & Martina Tibble the reserve light weight champion, awarded a plaque from Swan Wood Shavings.
Heavy Weight Champion was Robyn Tibble, she received a jacket sponsored by Spruce Products LTD.
Carnell Grandfield was the reserve heavy weight champion and received a plaque from Ok Tire.
Grand Champion Steer won a trophy from swan valley credit union, and Bank of Montreal Trophy as well as a jacket from Rough County Kubota this was Robyn Tibble. Reserve Grandchampion steer sponsored by Brett Young/Riverside Seeds& Sales, and Callie Immerkar was awarded a Show Comb.
The day finished off with group of three & best pair before the auction started. As the crowd started to move into the stands to get ready for the steer auction the kids & parents jumped into action, moving panels, spreading shavings and setting the stage for the most anticipated event of the year! 4H Beef Sale! The heardsman award was presented to Abby Black as an outstanding member for 2016. As well as a presentation made to Lynn Wenzel for 25 years as a 4H leader.
Members, Leaders & Parents would like to thank the community for the wonderful support not only with the class sponsorship but for the business & families that gathered to purchase the steer projects.
After a very successful auction, everyone was invited to enjoy a delicious beef supper, many great salads & cake. With the show, sale & supper complete, all that was left to do was clean up & boy did the kids do a great job, brooms, shovels, rakes & pitch forks were used to leave the market cleaner then we found it! We would also like to send a huge THANK YOU to Randy Hart & Family.. Use of the facilities and for Randy being our Auctioneer.
Kids and parents left exhausted but planning for next years projects I’m sure.
