Exibitors Raise $66,950 at Shelby County Livestock Show and Sale

March 9, 2015 - (Show Backdrop Photos, Show Photos, Sale Photos) A slightly rearranged Shelby County Livestock Show and Sale paid off for exhibitors as a large crowd gathered for the sale held at the John D Windham Civic Center Saturday night, March 7th which brought in an additional six thousand dollars over last year in money raised for FFA and 4-H students for a total of $66,950 this year.

The 10th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held March 6, 2015 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena.  Weigh in of market animals started at 7:30 and lasted until 9:00.  The show started at 10:00 with Rabbits being judged by Mrs. Sherry Poindexter of San Augustine, TX.  Dr. Billy Zanolini, who is a Texas A&M 4-H Livestock Specialist judged the swine, goats, lambs, and cattle.  Dr. Zanolini was very informative and interactive with the children and animals.  There were over 103 exhibitors at this year’s show.

The following is the results of the show and sale:

Keaton Bush of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion Steer Friday at the 10th annual Shelby County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show held at the Shelby County Expo Center.  Following the show, Keaton’s steer sold at the livestock sale for $4,500.  Farmer’s State Bank bought the 1101 pound steer.

Reserve Champion steer honors went to Ethan Wood of Joaquin FFA. Ethan’s steer was purchased by the Oilfield Buyer’s Group consisting of (Corrected group members) Junior Kent, Ronnie Herrington, IPS Coil Tubing, ETS/QES Motors, Texas State Bank, Adams Ford, PTS, Steve Kent, Delta Fuel, Moncla Well Service, Casey Wood Consulting/E-Z Simmental for $13,000.

The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Madison McMillan of Center FFA.  Shelby Savings Bank bought the champion hog for $1,800.

Lance Holloway of Center 4-H showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine.  The hog was sold to Borders Poultry and Heritage Land Bank for $1,700.


(left) Keaton Bush's Grand Champion steer was purchased by Farmers State Bank.


(left) Madison McMillan's Grand Champion swine was purchased by Shelby Savings Bank.

(left) Wesley Wages' Grand Champion goat was purchased by Shelby Savings Bank.
(left) Kayleigh Scroggins' Grand Champion lamb was purchased by Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative.

In the Market Goat Division, Wesley Wages of Center 4-H showed the Grand Champion. Wesley’s goat was purchased for $1,750 by Shelby Saving Bank.

The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Ally Kimbro of Timpson FFA.  Ally’s goat was purchased for $1,250 by Diamond H.

Kayleigh Scroggins of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Saturday’s Show.  Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative purchased Kayleigh’s lamb for $1,750.

Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb Division went to Josie Green of Joaquin FFA.  Shelby County Farm Bureau was the winning bidders for $1,600.

The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Trevor Hightower of Center 4-H.  Trevor will receive premium money in the amount of $400.  Dalton Alexander of Center FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits.  He will receive $350 in premium money.

The livestock’s premium money totaled just over $66,950 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Jacob Spivey, Show Chairman.

The Larry Hagler Memorial Scholarship will be given to the Highest Placing Seniors.

Highest Placing Senior in the Market Steer Division is Keaton Bush.  Keaton will receive a $500 Scholarship.

Highest Placing Senior in the Market lamb Division is Josie Green.  Josie will receive a $500 Scholarship.

The steer shown by Clarissa Menefee was the "highest gaining" steer of the show.  Clarissa will receive $150.

The highest placing county bred steer was shown by Megan Dunn.  Megan was presented with $1,000 from Farmers State Bank. The 2nd highest placing county bred steer was shown by Christopher Dunn.  Christopher will receive $250 by Shelby County Farm Bureau.  The 3rd highest placing county bred steer was shown by Blake Griffin.  Blake will receive $150 by Shelby County Farm Bureau.

The highest placing county bred heifer was shown by Ally Kimbro. Ally will receive $750 from Link Charolais and Dr. Derek Grant and 2nd place county bred heifer was shown by April Ramsey.  April will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant.

In the beef division, Christopher Dunn of Center 4-H was presented the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA.  Shelbyville FFA presented Abi Hooper of Timpson FFA with the Junior Beef Showmanship Champion.
 
Madison McMillan of Center 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 to Seth Shamblin of Center 4-H.

In the goat division, Triston Smith of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA.  April Ramsey of Timpson FFA was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Tenaha FFA.

Farm Bureau presented Hajeo Caporali of Center FFA with the Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship buckle.  Jairo Blanco of Center FFA received the Champion Junior Lamb Showmanship buckle from Shelby County 4-H.

Other placings in Saturday's Show were:

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits- Buck:
Kennedy Bush, Center 4-H - Grand Champion
Ariel Patterson, Tenaha FFA - Reserve Grand Champion

Grand Champion Breeding Rabbits- Doe:
Abbie Muckelroy, Center FFA - Grand Champion
Holly Linebarger, Tenaha FFA - Reserve Grand Champion

Market Rabbits:
Trevor Hightower, Center 4-H - Grand Champion Rabbit
Dalton Alexander, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit
Abbie Muckelroy, Center FFA - 3rd Place
Ariel Patterson, Tenaha FFA - 4th Place
Michelle Gomez, Center 4-H - 5th Place
Dominque Bauer, Center FFA - 6th Place
Holly Linebarger, Tenaha FFA - 7th Place

Market Swine Light Weight:
Madison McMillan, Center FFA - First
Taylor Gutermuth, Center 4-H - Second
Tatum Mettauer, Center 4-H - Third
Whitley Cantrell, Timpson FFA - Fourth
Alaina Haley, Shelbyville 4-H - Fifth
Kennedy Bush, Center 4-H - Sixth

Market Swine Middle Weight:            
Lance Holloway, Center 4-H - First
Hunter McSwain, Center 4-H - Second
Hope Milford, Timpson FFA - Third
Colton Gutermuth, Center 4-H - Fourth
Jaden Johnson, Timpson FFA - Fifth
Garrett Mettauer, Center 4-H - Sixth

Market Swine Heavy Weight:
Seth Shamblin, Center 4-H - First
Lila Smith, Joaquin FFA - Second
Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA - Third
Logan Holloway, Center 4-H - Fourth
Holly Hughes, Timpson FFA - Fifth
Justin Blanco, Joaquin FFA - Sixth
Alli Jo Baldwin, Joaquin FFA - Seventh
James Marshall, Timpson FFA - Eighth

Market Swine, Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:

  •     Madison McMillan, Center FFA purchased by Shelby Savings Bank for $1,800
  •     Lance Holloway, Center 4-H purchased by Borders Poultry and Heritage Land Bank for $1,700
  •     Taylor Gutermuth, Center 4-H purchased by Shelby Savings Bank for $1,600
  •     Seth Shamblin, Center 4-H purchased by Borders Poultry Supply for $1,500
  •     Hunter McSwain, Center 4-H purchased by XTO for $1,500
  •     Lila Smith, Joaquin FFA purchased by Farmers State Bank for $1,300
  •     Hope Milford, Timpson FFA purchased by Triple J Feed and Henry Howard Services for $2,100
  •     Colton Gutermuth, Center 4-H purchased by Mettauer Law Firm for $1,600

Breeding Goats - Class 1
Josie Green, Joaquin FFA - First
Josie Green, Joaquin FFA - Second

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Does:
Josie Green, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion
Josie Green, Joaquin FFA -  Reserve Champion

Market Goats Light Weight:
Wesley Wages, Center 4-H - First
Triston Smith, Timpson FFA - Second
Emmy Sigler, Timpson FFA - Third
Gracie Martinson, Tenaha FFA - Fourth
Shawna Hall, Tenaha FFA - Fifth
Tristen Denton, Tenaha FFA - Sixth

Market Goats Heavy Weights:
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA - First
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Second
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - Third
Carsen Vickers, Joaquin 4-H - Fourth
Collin Vickers, Joaquin 4-H - Fifth

Market Goats - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Sale Order:

  •     Wesley Wages, Center 4-H purchased by Shelby Savings Bank for $1,750
  •     Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA purchased by Diamond H for $1,250
  •     Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA purchased by Smith Sawmill Services for $1,300
  •     April Ramsey, Timpson FFA purchased by Timberlake Farms for $1,200
  •     Triston Smith, Timpson FFA purchased by Mackey Cattle Company for $1,400
  •     Carsen Vickers, Joaquin 4-H purchased by Farm Bureau for $1,400
  •     Emmy Sigler, Timpson FFA purchased by Kay Ranch, Center Tire Company, Timpson & Joaquin Quick Stop, and First Financial for $1,300
  •     Collin Vickers, Joaquin 4-H purchased by Vickers Farms for $1,800

Breeding Ewe Grand Champion:
Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA
Sheldon Scroggins, Timpson FFA

Market Lambs - Light Weights:
Josie Green, Joaquin FFA - First
Kallie Solomon, Timpson FFA - Second
Chandler Burgay, Timpson FFA - Third

Market Lambs - Middle Weights:
Hajeo Caporali, Center FFA - First
Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA - Second
Caden Solomon, Timpson FFA - Third

Market Lambs - Heavy Weight
Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA - First
Hannah Jamison, Shelbyville 4-H - Second
Sheldon Scroggins, Timpson FFA - Third

Market Lambs Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:

  •     Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA, purchased by Deep East Texas Electric Co-op for $1,750
  •     Josie Green, Joaquin FFA purchased by Farm Bureau for  $1,600
  •     Hajeo Caporali, Center FFA purchased by XTO for $1,200
  •     Jairo Blanco, Timpson FFA purchased by AZURE Midstream for $1,500
  •     Caden Solomon, Timpson FFA purchased by Mackey Cattle Company  for  $1,200
  •     Hannah Jamison, Shelbyville 4-H purchased by Triple J Feed and Henry Howard Services. for $2,200
  •     Sheldon Scroggins, Timpson FFA purchased by:  Dance Furniture, Hopkins Wrecker, Farmers Insurance, Monco Motor Co., Tammy Steptoe Realty, Ross Lumber, Worsham Grocery, Agriculture this Morning, Greer Charolais, Dean’s Hardware, East Texas Poultry Supply, Ace Hardware of East Texas, Shoop Insurance, Shoop Financial, Hardy’s Machine, Morrison Insurance, Town & Country Real Estate for $1,200
  •     Kallie Solomon, Timpson FFA purchased by Cobb Hatchery for $1,400

Breeding Beef Show Results are as follows:

American/American Cross Heifer:  Class 1
Josie Green, Joaquin FFA - First

American/American Cross Heifer:  Class 2
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - First
Abi Hooper, Timpson FFA - Second
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Third

American/American Cross Heifer: Class 3
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA - First

American/American Cross Heifer: Class 4
Blake Cummings, Joaquin FFA - First
Justin Hooper, Timpson FFA - Second

American/American Cross Heifer:  Class 5
Cralon Hughes, Joaquin FFA-First

American/American Cross Heifer:  Class 6
Keaton Bush, Timpson FFA - First
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Second

Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion Division
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion Division

English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1
Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA - First

English and English Cross Heifer:  Class 2
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - Second

English and English Cross Heifer:  Class 3
Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA - First

Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers:
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion Division
Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion Division

Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:  Class 1
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - First

Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:  Class 2
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - First
Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA - Second

Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:  Class 3
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - First
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - Second

Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:  Class 4
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - First

Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:  Class 5
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA - First
                                                         
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Division Grand Champion
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion

Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show:
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Champion;
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion

Steer Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:

  •     Keaton Bush, Timpson FFA purchased by Farmer’s State Bank for $4,500
  •     Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA purchased by Oilfield Buyers Group Junior Kent, Ronnie Herrington, IPS Coil Tubing, ETS/QES Motors, Texas State Bank, Adams Ford, PTS, Steve Kent, Delta Fuel, Moncla Well Service, Casey Wood Consulting/E-Z Simmental for $13,000
  •     Megan Dunn, Center 4-H purchased by:   Shelby Vet, General Shelters, 96 Equipment, Toledo Finance, Harkness Litter Service, Toledo Automotive Supply, Judge Charles Mitchell, and Few Ready Mix for $1,300
  •     Clarissa Menefee, Center 4-H purchased by Klein Brothers Rodeo, Klein Cattle Co., Ulta Inc., K&L Contractors, and JML Contractors  for $1,600
  •     Christopher Dunn, Center 4-H purchased by Borders Poultry Supply for $1,400
  •     Blake Griffin, Center 4-H purchased by:  Hunter Buildings, Keith Oswalt Logging, McAdams Propane, and Fish & Still for $1,600
  •     Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA purchased by Chozen Group which consisted of Texas State Bank, Querbes & Nelson, Adams Ford, Business 1st, Cole, Evans & Peterson, Precision Directional Drilling and Youngblood Oil & Products for  $7,000

We would also like to thank the following Contributors:

2015 Contributors: Borders Poultry Supply, Farmers State Bank, Shelby Savings Bank, XTO, Shelby County Farm Bureau, Deep East Texas Electric Coop, Texas State Bank, Mettauer Law Firm, Mackey Cattle Company, Timberlake Farms, AZURE Midstream, Cobb Vantress, Hunter Buildings, Kay Ranch (Buddy & Paula Kay), Keith Oswalt Logging, Klein Cattle Company, JTK Management, JML Management, K&L Management, Klein Brothers Rodeo, McAdams Propane, Fish & Still, Shelby Vets, Business First, Ward Animal Hospital, General Shelters, Texas Bank & Trust, Heritage Land Bank, SGM Trucking, Boles Feed, JC McSwain Logging, Woodman of the World, Sabine State Bank, Roscoe McSwain Logging, Center Livestock Auction, Link Charolais, Center Tire Co., R&D Distributing, Adams Ford, Highway 96 Equipment, Inc., Center Glass, Dr. Derek Grant, DVM, Toledo Finance, Toledo Automotive Supply, Judge Charles Mitchell, Harkness Litter Service, Few Ready Mix, Odessa Link, Light and Champion, Center FFA, Joaquin FFA, Shelbyville FFA, Tenaha FFA, Dairy Queen, Chris Mayfield State Farm, Payne’s Community News, Dr. Danny Paul Windham, Dr. Dixon Golden, Ihlo Sales, Steel Building Supply, Dance Furniture, Farmers Insurance, Monco Motor Co., Tammy Steptoe Realty, JBA Financial Services, Inc., Ross Lumber, Worsham Grocery, Hudson Auto Parts, Agriculture This Morning, McDonald & Sons Hardware, Greer Charolais, Dean’s Hardware, Shoop Insurance, Shoop Financial/Cash Now, Hardy’s Machine Shop & Welding, Morrison Insurance Agency, Town & Country Real Estate, Hopkins Wrecker Service, Bounds Insurance, Mack O’Rear Real Estate, Platinum Tire, Hughes Florist, Joaquin/Timpson Quick Stop, Judge Allison Harbison, Roy Sutphen, Matthew Richardson, Clint Richardson, Kurt Richardson, KLL Directional, Larry Smith

Ag Ed 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 of the World, SGM Trucking (Stacy McSwain), Texas Bank & Trust, Sabine Bank and Trust, Farmers State Bank, and Shelby Savings Bank.

Livestock Show and Sale: 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 continue support of the youth of Shelby County. They are James Greer, Tyson Foods, Pete Lowe, Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, and Shelby County Sheriff Posse.