March 7, 2018 - (Backdrop photos - Album; General photos - Album1, Album2) - The 13th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held March 1, 2018 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 80 exhibitors. Weigh-in of market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 a.m. with rabbits judged by Mr. Frank Farrow. Carl Muntean, employed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Mr. Muntean was very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation Bar-b-que and Livestock Auction was held on March 3 th at the John Dean Windham Civic Center. The following are the results of the show and auction:
Megan Dunn of Shelby County 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show, Megan’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $5,250 with Hawkeye Hunting Club purchasing the 1400-pound steer.
Reserve Champion steer honor went to Tucker Gamble of Joaquin FFA. Tucker’s steer was purchased by Diamond H for $4,500.
The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Alexis Clouse of Joaquin FFA with XTO purchasing the champion hog for $4,750.
Stormie Meyers of Joaquin FFA showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Keith Oswalt Logging and Deep East Texas Electric for $3,250.
In the Market Goat division, April Ramsey of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. April’s goat was purchased for $3,500 by State Representative Chris Paddie.
The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Wesley Wages of Shelby County 4-H. Wesley’s goat was purchased for $3,499 by Farmers State Bank.
Hunter Sample of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s Show. Deep East Texas Electric Co-op., Smith Sawmill Service, Nix Forestry, Steel Building Supply, Farmers Insurance Group and Town & Country Real Estate purchased Hunter’s lamb for $3,250.
Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Kayleigh Scroggins of Timpson FFA. Hawkeye Hunting Club was the winning bidder for $2,500.
The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Bethany Kaluza of Center FFA. Bethany will receive premium money in the amount of $400.
Faith Alford of Joaquin FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. She will receive $350 in premium money.
The livestock’s premium money totaled just over $88,000 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Kristen Powers, Show Chairman.
The Larry Hagler Memorial Scholarship is given to the highest placing seniors in the Livestock Market division. Highest Placing Senior in the Market Steer division was Megan Dunn. Megan will receive a $500 scholarship. The steer shown by Megan Dunn was the "highest gaining" steer of the show. Megan will receive $150.
The Highest Placing County Bred Steer was shown by Abi Hooper. Abi will be presented with $1000 from Farmers State Bank.
The Highest Placing County Bred Heifer was shown by Baylor Kimbro. Baylor will receive $750 from Link Charolais and Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place county bred heifer was shown by Camille Greer. Camille will receive $250 from Link Charolais and Dr. Derek Grant.
In the Beef division, Abi Hooper of Joaquin FFA was presented the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Wesley Wages of Shelby County 4-H with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle.
Jerrett Page of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Swine Showman. The trophy buckle was presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau. Center FFA presented the Junior Champion Swine Showman buckle to Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA.
Highest Placing Senior in the Market Swine division was Madison Kirby. Madison will receive a $500 scholarship.
In the Goat division, April Ramsey of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Wesley Wages of Shelby County 4-H was named Champion Junior Showman and his buckle was presented by Tenaha FFA.
Farm Bureau presented Kayleigh Scroggins of Timpson FFA with the Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship buckle. Caden Solomon of Timpson FFA received the Champion Junior Lamb Showmanship buckle from Shelby County 4-H.
Other placings in Saturday's Show were as follows:
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits Doe:
Reanna Arndt, Center FFA - Grand Champion
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits Buck:
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion
Lexie Truitt, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Rabbits:
Bethany Kaluza, Center FFA - Grand Champion Rabbit
Faith Alford, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit
Kelsey Strong, Center FFA - 3rd place
Fatima Romero, Shelby County 4-H - 4th place
Talya Davis, Center FFA - 5th place
Market Swine Light Weight:
Madison Kirby, Center FFA - 1st place
Corben Odom, Center FFA - 2nd place
Madison Russell, Center FFA - 3rd place
Benjamin Smithhart, Joaquin FFA - 4th place
Trevor Hightower, Shelby County 4-H - 5th place
Reece Watson, Shelby County 4-H - 6th place
Market Swine Middle Weight:
Jarrett Page, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Macey Jo Hanson, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA - 3rd place
Kaylea Neal, Joaquin FFA - 4th place
Tanor Doggett, Joaquin FFA - 5th place
Jake Hanson, Shelby County 4-H - 6th place
Market Swine Heavy Weight:
Alexis Clouse, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Stormie Meyers, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Madison Fleming, Timpson FFA - 3rd place
Kelsey Adair, Center FFA - 4th place
John Fleming, Timpson FFA - 5th place
Breeding Swine Gilt:
Callie Adams, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Market Swine Sale Order:
• Alexis Clouse, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion purchased by XTO for $4,750.
• Stormie Meyers, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Keith Oswalt Logging and Deep East Texas Electric Co-op for $3,250.
• Madison Kirby, Center FFA - purchased by Borders Poultry Supply for $3,000.
• Jarrett Page, Timpson FFA - purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,500.
• Macey Jo Hanson, Timpson FFA - purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $2,000.
• Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA - purchased by Deep East Texas Electric Co-op., Raymond Construction, 96 Equipment Inc., Shelby Veterinary Associates, Hardy’s Machine Shop, Payne’s Rentals, Dean’s Hardware, Bounds Insurance, Payne’s Community News, Raymond Motor Co., Ross Lumber, Dr. Dixon Golden, Ihlo Sales, Chris Mayfield State Farm Insurance, Hudson Auto Parts, McDonald & Sons Hardware, Morrison Insurance for $1,700.
• Madison Fleming, Timpson FFA - purchased by Livestock Buyer’s Group for $1,150.
• Kelsey Adair, Center FFA purchased by State Representative Chris Paddie, for $1,050.
Market Goats Light Weight:
Jaylee Sims, Center FFA - 1st place
Matthew Thoren, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Hope Milford, Timpson FFA – 3rd place
Celine Bush, Timpson FFA - 4th place
Dustin Weir, Joaquin FFA - 5th place
Market Goats Medium Weight:
Ashlynn Lindgren, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Autumn Webb, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Kyle Bush, Timpson FFA - 3rd place
Carsen Vickers, Center FFA - 4th place
Emmy Richardson, Timpson FFA - 5th place
Market Goats Heavy Weight:
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Wesley Wages, Shelby County 4-H - 2nd place
Caroline Webb, Joaquin FFA - 3rd place
Hannah Wages, Shelby County 4-H - 4th place
Keelie McDonald, Timpson FFA - 5th place
Market Goats Sale Order:
• April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by State Representative Chris Paddie for $3,500.
• Wesley Wages, Shelby County 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Farmers State Bank for $3,499.
• Ashlynn Lindgren, Timpson FFA - purchased by Cobb Vantress Hatchery and Timpson Quick Stop and Joaquin Quick Stop for $2,250.
• Autumn Webb, Joaquin FFA - purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $2,100.
• Caroline Webb, Joaquin FFA - purchased by R&D Distributing, Center Livestock, B&W Chipping, Chance and Julie David, Toledo Automotive, Charles and Anne Eades, Shoop Insurance/Chance Shoop Financial/Action Credit, Jack’s Saw Shop, Boles Feed, Dr. Clayton Paul Windham, and Donald and Lois O’Rear for $1,750.
• Jaylee Sims, Center FFA - purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $1,600.
• Hannah Wages, Shelby County 4-H - purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and Hunter Buildings for $1,500.
• Matthew Thoren, Timpson FFA - purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $3,498.
Market Lambs Light Weight:
Caden Solomon, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Kallie Solomon, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Celeste Bush, Timpson FFA - 3rd place
Market Lambs Medium Weight:
Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Cara Searcy, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Kennedy Bush, Center FFA - 3rd place
Market Lambs Heavy Weight:
Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Hunter Sample, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Market Lambs Sale Order:
• Hunter Sample, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Smith Sawmill Service, Nix Forestry, Steel Building Supply, Farmers Insurance Group, Town & Country Real Estate, Deep East Texas Electric Co-op for $3,250.
• Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,500.
• Cara Searcy, Timpson FFA - purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $1,750.
• Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA - purchased by First Financial Bank, Few Ready Mix, Cockrell Farms, Harkness Litter, Mettauer Law Firm, and Dairy Queen for $1,900.
• Kennedy Bush, Center FFA - purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $2,498.
• Caden Solomon, Timpson FFA - purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $800.
• Celeste Bush, Timpson FFA - purchased by Common Disposal and ULTRA for $1,050.
• Kallie Solomon, Timpson FFA - purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $1,500.
Breeding Beef Show Results are as follows:
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 1
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA - 3rd place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 2
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - 1st place
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA - 2nd place
Mayson Harbison, Timpson FFA - 3rd place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 3
Ally Kimbro - Timpson FFA - 1st place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 4
Abi Hooper - Joaquin FFA - 1st place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5
Abi Hooper - Joaquin FFA - 1st place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 6
Mayson Harbison - Timpson FFA - 1st place
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1
Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Hannah Wages, Shelby County 4-H - 2nd place
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Allison Gamble, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers:
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Allison Gamble, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1
Camille Greer, Shelby County 4-H - 1st place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - 2nd place
Wesley Wages, Shelby County 4-H - 3rd place
Dustin Weir, Joaquin FFA - 4th place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 3
Camille Greer, Shelby County 4-H - 1st place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 4
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - 1st place
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Camille Greer, Shelby County 4-H - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show:
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion
Division American/American Cross Bull:
Abi Hooper - Joaquin FFA, Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Bull of Show:
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Grand Champion County Bred Bull:
Abi Hooper - Joaquin FFA
Steer Sale Order:
• Megan Dunn, Shelby County 4-H - Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $5,250.
• Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA, - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Diamond H for $4,500.
• Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA purchased by Oilfield Buyer’s Group for $4,499.
• Cralon Hughes, Joaquin FFA purchased by Farmer’s State Bank for $3,000.
• Allison Gamble, Joaquin FFA purchased by LHB Enterprises for $4,498.
• Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA purchased by Lou-Tex for $3,000.
• John Weir, Joaquin FFA purchased by Oilfield Buyer’s Group for $4,498.
• Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA purchased by Top Hat for $4,498
We would also like to thank the following contributors: Heritage Land Bank, Hawkeye Hunting Club, Farmer’s State Bank, State Representative Chris Paddie, Shelby County Farm Bureau, Shelby Savings Bank, Borders Poultry, XTO, Deep East Texas Electric Co-op., Diamond H, Oilfield Buyer’s Group, Joaquin Quick Stop, Timpson Quick Stop, Keith Oswalt Logging, Michael & Jessica Kay, Smith Sawmill Service, Texas State Bank, Fish & Still Equipment, Hunter Buildings, General Shelters, Cobb Vantress Hatchery, LHB Enterprises, Loutex, Common Disposal, Livestock Buyer’s Group, Top Hat, Atwood & Paula Kay, Woodman Life Chapter 250, Boles Feed, Raymond Construction, Ward Animal Hospital, First Financial Bank, 96 Equipment Inc., Center Tire Co., Shelby Veterinary Associates, Few Ready Mix, Cockrell Farms, Harkness Litter, Mettauer Law Firm, K&L Management, F&D Distributing, Ace Hardware of East Texas, Toledo Finance corp., Center Livestock Auction Barn, Hammer Equipment, ULTRA, JML Management, Klein Cattle Company, Chance & Julie David, Toledo Automotive Supply, Odessa Link, Chris Link (Link Charolais), Nix Forest Industries, Judge Charles Mitchell, B&W Chipping, Donald & Lois O’Rear, Charles & Anne Eades, Shoop Insurance/Chance Shoop Financial/Action Credit, Jack’s Saw Shop, Worsham’s Grocery, Steel Building Supply, Farmers Insurance Group, Dr. Clayton P. Windham, Dairy Queen, Chris Mayfield State Farm Insurance, Ihlo Sales, Dr. Dixon Golden, Raymond Motor Co., Payne’s Community News, Bounds Insurance, Dean’s hardware, Payne’s Rentals, Town & Country Real Estate, Morrison Insurance Agency, Hardy’s Machine Shop, Ross Lumber, Hudson Auto Parts, McDonald & Sons Hardware, Center FFA, Timpson FFA, Shelby County 4-H, Joaquin FFA, Tenaha FFA, Shelbyville FFA, McDonald & Sons Hardware, Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison, and Tyson Foods.
Agriculture Education Day Sponsors: J.C. McSwain Logging Contractors, Roscoe McSwain Logging, Raymond Construction, LLP, Center Tire Company Inc., Center Livestock Auction Company, R&D Distributing, LTD, Boles Feed Company, Inc., Woodmen Life Chapter 250, SGM Trucking (Stacy McSwain), Texas Bank and Trust, Sabine Bank and Trust, Farmers State Bank, and Shelby Savings Bank.
The following individuals and businesses have graciously donated time, effort and materials to the success of our Livestock Show and Sale. We would like to take this time to personally thank them for their continued support of the youth of Shelby County: Tyson Foods, County Judge Allison Harbison, R&D Distributing, John Snider, Terry Allen, Will Lucas, Ed Johnson, Rick Campbell, Doyle Carter, Boo Klein, Scott Flowers, Paul Pustka, Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, and Shelby County Sheriff’s Posse.
The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating Anyone needing special assistance at an Extension Program should contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office of Shelby County at (936) 598-7744 at least two weeks prior to the program or event.
