Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
Friday's 2006 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction brought in a total of $271,810.84.
An additional $6,690 came from a Buyers Support Group for a grand total of $278,800.84. Sales were down $2,196.69 from 2005.
Grand champion and reserve champion lots, exhibitors and buyers were:
Grand Champion market lamb - black-faced cross, exhibited by Andy O'Hara, Claypool, weight 141 pounds, purchase price $1,500, purchased by the friends and family of Andy O'Hara. (List not available.)
Reserve Grand Champion market lamb, exhibited by Ashley Busenburg, Mentone, which did not sell because Busenberg is exhibiting at the Indiana State Fair.
Grand Champion registered Holstein, exhibited by Maranda Stookey, Milford, purchase price $3,675. Purchased by friends of Maranda Stookey: Todd Kammerer, Beth Chapman, Brock and Gwen Ostrom, Dan and Loretta Mithoefer, Mark and Susan Thomas, Kevin and Jenn Reichard, J. W. and Jeannette Stookey, Dr. Weldy and Associates, Darrin and Sherri Lincoln, Dave Metzger, Terry Penick of Ad-venture Seeds, Larry and Emily Bishop, Mike Jones, Lyndsey Bowen, Bob Steinberger, Dean Mithoefer, Deatsman Grain, Polk Equipment, Polk and Sons, Clunette Elevator, Jay Godwin/Sequa Farms, Rich and Kristin Nissian, Myron and Sara Jane Moyer, Renee and Moss Nugent, Dr. Jim and Norma Bertsch, New Paris Pro Hardware, Bobby Osborn, Harold Jones of Jones Food Center, Brad Hooley, the Fred Beer family, Dr. Snider and associates, Bishop Farms, Jay and Linda Haughee, Chad and Maggie Bruner, Bruce and Sandy Ferguson, Vicki Sandford, Stacy's Sports Inn, Jim and Cheryl Moneyheffer and Bob and Kay Tusing.
Grand Champion Jersey, exhibited by Drew Beer, Milford, purchase price $1,400. Purchased by friends of Drew Beer: Deatsman Grain Farms, Lake City Bank, Clunette Elevator, Crop Fertility Specialists, Carlton Beer, the Fred Beer family, the Bob Beer family, Beer's Lawn Installation, Jesse and Shirley Beer, Randy and Nelson Beer - Pioneer Seeds, North Central Co-Op and Dennis Polk.
Grand Champion broilers, exhibited by Emily Harden, Warsaw, purchase price $500. Purchased by supporters of Emily Harden, Farm Bureau Insurance - Jeff Atwood, Dr. and Mrs. Steven Hollar and Bob Wilson Enterprises.
Grand Champion market duck exhibited by Shelby May, Warsaw, purchase price $1,200. Purchased by friends of Shelby May: Maple Leaf, Lake City Bank, Spring Creek Market and Greenhouse, Gary Polk, Todd and Marsha Yocum, Dan Koldyke, Burner Construction, Kevin and Dawn Harris, Tim and Angie Kuhn, Ransbottom Excavating, Jeremiah and Rachael Polk, Sherry Polk, Jordan Polk, Morgan Bruner, Nub Lowry
Grand Champion turkey, exhibited by Laurel Hoffer, Warsaw, a 10-year 4-H member, purchase price, $700, purchased by the Milford Veterinary Clinic.
Sale summary, up 34 lots from 2005.
Staff Report
Division Entries Sale (with add)
Beef 45 $63,520.84
Dairy 11 4,375.00
Dairy calf feeder steer 37 26,405.00
Dairy steer 17 22,825.00
Goat 43 10,405.00
Pork loins 10 3,070.00
Poultry 72 13,820.00
Rabbit 15 3,125.00
Ribeyes 10 3,130.00
Sheep 48 16,365.00
Sale of Champions 20 41,000.00
Swine 155 70,760.00
Additional items sold: Junior Leader Memorial Garden fundraiser: $950
