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March 7, 2023 (Show Photo Album, Sale Photo Album, Backdrop Photo Album) - The 18th Annual Shelby County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show was held March 2, 2023 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 100 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 Mrs. April Cade. Edward Schneider, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Both judges were very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation dinner and Livestock Auction was held the following Saturday on March 4th at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.
The livestock auction premium money totaled just over $112,591 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Lane Dunn, County Extension Agent. We would like to say a special thank you to all contributors and bidders for making this year’s auction our most successful ever.
The following are the results of the show and auction:
Champions Row Represented By:
Grand Champion Steer shown by Cassie Nutt
Cassie Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show, Cassie’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $10,000 with High Roller purchasing the 1,270-pound steer.
Reserve Champion Steer honor went to Sydney Shout of Timpson FFA. Sydney’s steer was purchased by High Roller for $6,000.
Grand Champion Market Swine shown by Irelynn Clouse
The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA with Victory Therapy purchasing the champion hog for $4,000.
Slade Kirby of Center FFA showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Farmers State Bank for $3,250.
Grand Champion Market Goat shown by Avery Metcalf
In the Market Goat division, Avery Metcalf of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. Avery’s goat was purchased for $4,000 by Ross Lumber, Debby and Tim Amos, 5M Gas, LLC, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, James and Robin Conway, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, McDonald and Sons, Hudman Floral and Gifts, Nix Forrest Industries, Inc., Bulldog Tire, Hudson Auto Parts, Johnson’s Wang Dang Do, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., T-5 Construction, Don and Marcie Shoemaker and Rancho Grande.
The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Keelie McDonald of Timpson FFA. Keelie’s goat was purchased for $2,500 by Mackey Cattle.
Grand Champion Market Lamb shown by Landree Jousan
Landree Jousan of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s show. Hawkeye Hunting Club purchased Landree’s lamb for $5,000.
Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Jacie Lee of Center FFA. United Ag and Turf, Buddy and Paula Kay Atwood, Judge Allison Harbison, Few Ready Mix, and R&D Distributing purchased Jacie’s lamb for $3,000.
The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Brooklyn Oliver of Center FFA. Brooklyn will receive premium money in the amount of $400. Caesyn Lee of Timpson FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. Caesyn will receive $350 in premium money.
The Speaking Contest was held for the second year at the Shelby County Livestock Show this year. Winning the Junior Division of the Public Speaking Contest was Landree Jousan of Shelby Co. 4-H with a speech in the Animal Science category titled, “Lizzie the Replacement Heifer.”
The Intermediate Division of the Public Speaking Contest was won by Kayson Pledger of Timpson FFA with a speech in the Animal Science category titled, “To Feed or Not to Feed.”
Catherine Searcy of Timpson FFA won the Senior Division with their speech in the Ag Policy category titled, “Put a Pause On the PAUSE Act.”
Other placings in Thursday's Show were as follows:
Rabbit Show Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Grand Champion
Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Buck:
Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – Grand Champion
Lily West (Shelbyville FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Rabbits – Doe Class:
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – First Place
Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – Second Place
Nakia Roland (Timpson FFA) – Third Place
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Fourth Place
Chyler Bradshaw (Shelbyville FFA – Fifth Place
Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Sixth Place
River Wilkinson (Shelbyville FFA) – Seventh Place
Shelby Freeman (Joaquin FFA) – Eighth Place
Breeding Rabbits – Buck Class:
Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – First Place
Lily West (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Place
Mason Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – Third Place
Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth Place
Carolina Warr (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth Place
Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth Place
Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Seventh Place
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Eighth Place
Market Rabbits:
Brooklyn Oliver (Center FFA) – Grand Champion Rabbit
Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit
Avery Lawson (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Place
Zoe Cline (Timpson FFA) – Fourth Place
River Wilkinson (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth Place
James Ford (Center FFA) – Sixth Place
Kate Ford (Center FFA) – Seventh Place
Lamb Show Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep - Ewe:
Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Grand Champion
Luke Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion
Market Lambs Class 1:
Zachary Kelley (Center FFA) – First Place Place
Emmanuel Montes (Center FFA) – Second Place
Bryleigh Lynch (Joaquin FFA) – Third Place
Market Lambs Class 2:
Jacie Lee (Center FFA) – First Place
Luke Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Place
Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Third Place
Market Lambs Class 3:
Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
Abby Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Place
Market Lambs Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:
1) Landree Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H – Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $5,000
2) Jacie Lee, Center FFA – Reserve Grand Champion purchased by United Ag and Turf, Buddy and Paula Kay Atwood, Judge Alison Harbison, Few Ready Mix and R&D Distributing for $3,000
3) Luke Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Farmers State Bank for $2,999
4) Zachary Kelley, Center FFA – purchased by Despino’s Tire for $2,000
5) Adly Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – Austin Bank for $2,500
6) Abby Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by H3 Cattle and Cobb Hatchery for $2,999
7) Emmanuel Montes, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell Portable Buildings for $2,750
8) Bryleigh Lynch, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Despino’s Tire for $2,999
Lamb Showmanship Results:
In the Lamb division, Emmanuel Montes of Center FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Shelby Co. Farm Bureau. Abby Messer of Shelby County 4-H was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Shelby Co. 4-H.
Goat Show Results:
Grand Champion Breeding Goat - Doe:
Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Grand Champion
Market Goats Class 1:
Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) – First Place
Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA) – Second Place
Alexis Jackson (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Place
Alyssa Cummings (Joaquin FFA) – Fourth Place
Laney Bass (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth Place
Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth Place
Chloe McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) – Seventh Place
Market Goats Class 2:
Wyatt Foster (Center FFA) – First Place
Naomie Meyers (Center FFA) – Second Place
Elijah Sanford (Center FFA) – Third Place
Peyton Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Fourth Place
Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – Fifth Place
Ryder Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Sixth Place
Bryana Stevens (Center FFA) – Seventh Place
Market Goats Class 3:
Ashlynn McNutt (Timpson FFA) – First Place
Presley Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Second Place
Autumn Alford (Joaquin FFA) – Third Place
Cailyn McArthur Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth Place
Market Goats - Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Sale Order:
1) Avery Metcalf, Timpson FFA – Grand Champion purchased by Ross Lumber, Debby and Tim Amos, 5M Gas, LLC, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, James and Robin Conway, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, McDonald and Sons, Hudman Floral and Gifts, Nix Forrest Industries, Inc., Bulldog Tire, Hudson Auto Parts, Johnson’s Wang Dang Do, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., T-5 Construction, Don and Marcie Shoemaker, and Rancho Grande for $4,000
2) Keelie McDonald, Timpson FFA – Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Mackey Cattle for $2,500
3) Wyatt Foster, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $2,499
4) Ashlynn McNutt, Timpson FFA – purchased by L&R Cattle, Rydaco, Ace Hardware of East Texas, and LOC International for $2,250
5) Naomie Meyers, Center FFA – purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,499
6) Elijah Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by McAdams Propane and Mathews Real Estate for $2,499
7) Peyton Bilyeu, Timpson FFA – purchased by Ruston Bush, for $2,000
8) Presley Bilyeu, Timpson FFA – purchased by Aethon Energy, East Texas Asphalt, First Financial Bank, Cockrell Farms and Toldeo Automotive Supply for $2,000
Goat Showmanship Results:
In the Goat division, Keelie McDonald of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Ashlynn McNutt of Timpson FFA was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Farm Bureau.
Swine Show Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Breeding Swine - Gilt:
River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Grand Champion
Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Swine - Gilt:
River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – First Place
Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Place
River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Place
Market Swine Class 1:
Joshua Sanford (Center FFA) – First Place
Stormie Meyers (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Place
Michael Matthews (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Place
Market Swine Class 2:
Trevor Hightower (Center FFA) – First Place
Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Place
Chase Haley (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Place
Market Swine Class 3:
Baylin Phelps (Center FFA) – First Place
Alaina Haley (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Place
Wyomie Meyers (Center FFA) – Third Place
Market Swine Class 4:
Slade Kirby (Center FFA) – First Place
Grayson Hightower (Center FFA) – Second Place
Kiptyn Phelps (Center FFA) – Third Place
Market Swine Class 5:
Irelynn Clouse (Joaquin FFA) – First Place
River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Place
Market Swine Sale Order:
1) Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA – Grand Champion purchased by Victory Therapy for $4,000
2) Slade Kirby, Center FFA – Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Farmers State Bank for $3,250
3) Trevor Hightower, Center FFA – purchased by Borders Poultry for $3,249
4) River Williford, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by J.B. Raymond for $2,600
5) Logan Meyer, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $2,500
6) Baylin Phelps, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $3,249
7) Joshua Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by Tyson for $3,000
8) Stormie Meyers, Shelby County 4-H – purchased by K&L Contractors, Klein Cattle Company and ULTRA for $2,999
Swine Showmanship Results:
Logan Meyer of Shelbyville 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 Slade Kirby of Center FFA.
Beef Show Results are as follows:
Market Steer Results:
Steer Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Sale Order:
1) Cassie Nutt, Center FFA – Grand Champion purchased by High Roller for $10,000
2) Sydney Shout, Timpson FFA – Reserve Grand Champion purchased by High Roller for $6,000
3) Alana Fuller, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by JML Management for $5,000
4) Kayson Pledger, Timpson FFA – purchased by Austin Bank for $5,000
5) Conner Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Clear Fork Midstream, Keith Oswalt Logging, East Texas Livestock, Center Tire Co. and Worsham’s Grocery for $4,000
6) Hannah Wages, Center FFA – purchased by Deep East Texas Electric for $4,000
7) Miladie Pohorelsky, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by C.B. Genetics, L&R Timber and Shelby Veterinary Associates for $4,000
8) Hadlie Pohorelsky, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $3,500
The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Steer:
Was shown by Conner Nutt. Conner will receive $1,000 from Farmers State Bank. The 2nd place County Bred Steer was shown by Hadlie Pohorelsky. Hadlie will receive
$250 presented by Livestock Nutrition Center.
Highest Gaining Steer Award:
Went to Kayson Pledger. Kayson will receive $150 presented by Livestock Nutrition Center.
Breeding Heifer Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show:
Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Grand Champion
Camillle Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer:
Nolan Seale (Shelbyville FFA) – Grand Champion Division
Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion Division
American/American Cross: Class 1
Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
American/American Cross: Class 2
Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
American/American Cross: Class 3
Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
American/American Cross: Class 4
Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – First Place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5
Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Place
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 6
Nolan Seale (Shelbyville FFA) – First Place
Samantha Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Place
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers:
Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Grand Champion Division
Branson Permenter (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion Division
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1
Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2
Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
Branson Permenter (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Place
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:
Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Division Grand Champion
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1
Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2
Miladie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
Miladie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 3
Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 4
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 5
Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Heifer:
Was shown by Ally Kimbro of Shelby Co. 4-H. Ally will receive $750 from Link Charolais and Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place County Bred Heifer was shown by Hadlie Pohorelsky of Shelby Co. 4-H. Hadlie will receive $250 from Link Charolais and Dr. Derek Grant.
Bull Show Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull of Show:
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion
Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Bull: Class 1
Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Place
Breeding Bull: Class 2
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – First Place
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion County Bred Bull:
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion
Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion
Beef Showmanship Results:
In the Beef division, Camille Greer of Shelby Co. 4-H was presented with the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Miladie Pohorelsky of Shelby Co. 4-H with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle.
We would also like to thank the following contributors: Hawkeye Hunting Club, Austin State Bank, Shelby Savings Bank, Farmers State Bank, JML Management, Tyson, Despino’s Tire, Shelby County Farm Bureau, Center Livestock Auction, Borders Poultry Supply, Deep East Texas Electric Coop, McAdam's Propane, Boles Feed, United Ag and Turf, General Shelters, Mathews Real Estate, Clear Fork Midstream, K&L Contractors, Aethon Energy, Campbell Portable Buildings, Keith Oswalt Logging, Klein Cattle Company, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, ULTRA, Heritage Land Bank, 5M Gas LLC, Center Glass, East Texas Asphalt, Elite Hair Design, First Financial Bank, Joe Bill and Connie Mettauer, L&R Cattle Company, Raymond Construction, Rydaco, Sabine State Bank, Ward Animal Hospital, Ace Hardware of East Texas/ETPS, Nix Forrest Industries Inc., LOC International, CB Genetics, L&R Timber, Buddy and Paula Kay Atwood, Shelby Veterinary Associates, Link Charolais, Cockrell Farms, East Texas Livestock, Few Ready Mix, Livestock Nutrition Center, Mettauer Law Firm, R&D Distributing, Center Tire Company, JBI Insurance, T-5 Construction, Toledo Automotive Supply, Chance Shoop Financial, Citizens Bank, Worsham's Grocery, Action Credit, Bounds Insurance, Dairy Queen, Dr. Dixon Golden, Hardy's Machine Shop, Ihlo Sales, Jack's Saw Shop, Judge Allison Harbison, Ross Lumber, State Farm - Chris Mayfield, Steel Building Supply, Debby and Tim Amos, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, Hudson Auto Parts, Don and Marcie Shoemaker, James and Robin Conway, James Ramsey Construction, McDonald and Sons, Bulldog Tire, Hudman Floral and Gifts, Johnson's Wang Dang Do, Shelby Insurance Agency, Cobb Hatchery, H3 Cattle, High Roller, Victory Therapy, Aurora Concepts, Mackey Cattle, J.B. Raymond, Ruston Bush, Rancho Grande, and Common Disposal.
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: Terry Allen, Boo Klein, Robert Griffin, Steve Waters, Ed Johnson, J.J. Ford, Scott Flowers, B.J. Muschalek, and Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and thank you to all those who donate and volunteer to make this program a huge success!
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