Kosciusko County 4-H'ers earned $417,987.41 on 478 lots during last Friday's annual livestock auction in Warsaw. That total compares with $418,950.41 the 4-H'ers earned from last year's event. This year's auction saw 38 fewer lots than last year.
The day featured buying and selling throughout the morning and afternoon. All of the grand and reserve champion animals were reserved for Friday night's Sale of Champions.
Highlighting that event was the sale of the grand champion beef steer. Collin Deatsman of Leesburg, a first year 4-H'er, continued a Deatsman family tradition of showing and selling grand champion beef cattle. Collin's father, Brian, showed the grand champion steer 20 years ago, and his grandfather, Max Deatsman, showed the winner 44 years ago.
Last Friday, Collin cashed in big time when over 40 buyers (see list at end of story) paid him $15,000, or $11.24 cents per pound. The steer weighed 1,335 pounds.
The reserve champion in the beef show was a 1,295-pounder owned by Riley Shepherd of Leesburg. Riley sold the steer for $10,600, or $8.18 per pound, to friends and family (see list).
In swine, the grand champion barrow was shown by Ashton Stookey of Leesburg. The eight-year 4-H'er sold his 282-pound swine animal for $2,245, or $7.96 per pound, to Friends of Ashton Stookey, which include Sam Beer Farms Inc., GreenMark Equipment, Brian Wuthrich Auctioneer, Stookey Showpigs and Danny O'Haver family.
First-year 4-H'er Nash Bouse, of Mentone, brought the reserve champion barrow, which weighed 276 pounds and sold for $5,925, or $21.47 per pound, to friends and family (see list).
Leading the way in the dairy beef sale was Hunter Magiera of Syracuse and his 1,615-pound steer. The 10-year 4-H'er sold it for $6,000, or $3.71 per pound, to a buyer group (see list). The reserve champion dairy steer, which weighed 1,380 pounds, was exhibited by Makenna Sausaman of Syracuse. She sold the steer for $3,200, or $2.32 per pound, to friends and family (see list).
Hunter Magiera also serves as this year's 4-H fair king, and as such he sold a kiss to raise money for the 4-H dairy barn. A buyer group led by county Extension director Kelly Heckaman (see list) paid $2,150 for the kiss and then selected a junior princess, Lucy Andrew, and Hunter's grandmother, Marie Tom, to perform the honor of receiving the royalty kisses.
Four-H queen Lacey Helfers, a nine-year 4-H'er from Leesburg, sold a kiss for $1,600 to a support group (see list), with the proceeds going toward the 4-H junior leader memorial garden and the royalty committee.
The grand champion market lamb owned by Jordyn Leininger of Pierceton did not sell, as he plans to show the lamb at the Indiana State Fair. The reserve champion lamb shown by Jared Beer of Milford sold for $2,200, or $15.83 per pound, to CFS Milford, Clunette Elevator Co., Deatsman Grain Farm, Lake City Bank, Polk Equipment, and Gary Bailey with Schrader Real Estate and Auction. The lamb weighed 139 pounds.
In goats, Jackson Templin of Leesburg brought the grand champion specialty market animal. A support group consisting of friends and family (see list) paid an impressive $9,285 for the 90-pounder.
Ethan Moore of Warsaw was next with the grand champion dairy market goat. The goat fetched $1,550 from John T. Camden Construction, Chore-Time Brock, Zolman Farms, Brock and Gwen Ostrom, Shawn Krull family, Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, E.F. Rhodes and Sons, Ot Shroeder State Farm, Rob and Amy Seewald, Milford Animal Clinic, Kevin and Dawn Harris, Ben's Excavating Service, W and G Rettinger Farm, Joesph Studebaker, Kyle Wetzel/Northwestern Mutual, Jonah Studebaker, Sommer's Vet Clinic, TranZstar, Neal and Becky Butler, Dausman's Country Kids, Eric and Georgi Ramey, Grandpa Roger Studebaker, Megan Hite and Kyle Rawles, Bernaden Boggs and Bruce, Ruben Espinoza family, Brent Wood family, Mom and Dad.
Katie Schmidt of Warsaw paced the rabbit sale, earning $1,800 for her grand champion meat pen. The buyers were Duane and Rickell Kline, 1st Source Bank, Rob and Amy Seewald, Echoes of the Past, David and Angie Jarrett, Sally Baily Group/Coldwell Banker, Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H club, Tom Farms, Gerrie Schmidt, Sharon Schmidt, Greg and Carol Hiatt, Bill and Katie Byer, Leo Sahloff, Judy Schmidt, Rhonda and Dustin Davis, Alyssa and Patrick Ryan, Ramsey and Wiggins, Scissors Hair Salon, Lake City Animal Clinic, Betty's Cake and Candy Shop, Jeff Howie, Amy Goon, Lecia Derossett, Karmen and Chris Leeper, Edward Jones, Sarah Hawblitzel, James and April Schmidt, and Ben's Excavating Service LLC.
Standing in the reserve champion spot for rabbits was Kaleb Kline of Claypool. The second-year 4-H'er sold his meat pen for $2,250 to K and B Rabbitry, Geri Schmidt, Donna Goble, Megan Kendall, Karrot Kreek Rabbitry, Ed and Tammy Boggs, Jody Wilson, Tim Ellis family, Jeremy and Jamie Yates, Andy O'Hara family, Brian and Morgan Goodman, Darren Kline, Sommer's Vet Clinic, Mike and Sarah Petersen family, Richard Williamson, Steve Long, Shepherd Brothers, Brent, Lisa and Kirsten Hammond, Jim and Marti Barber, Scott and Jenny Nelson, Robert and Waneta Bishop, Silver Lake community supporters, Spangle's Country Crossing, Payprotech, John and Marsha Sands family, Smith Farms, Doyle Kolberg family, Sands Farms, Warsaw Electro Polishing, Barr Design Group LLC, Duane and Rickell Kline, and Jim and Aimee Kintzel family.
In poultry, Leina Helfers, a fifth-year 4-H'er from Leesburg, sold the grand champion broilers for $1,330 to John Zimmerman Farms, Schlipf Precision Ag, ADM Nappanee, Monteith Tire, Butt and Timmons Construction, Chore-Time Brock, Miller Poultry, Etna Elevator, Shawn and Lissa Krull, Kuert Concrete, Tom Farms, Milford Animal Clinic, Catherine J. Young Cleaning Inc., Lowery's, Grossman's, Reinholt's, Kosciusko 4-H poultry committee, Lee Price Auto, Times Union, Ace Hardware of North Webster, Julie and Toby Popenfoose, Stafford Solid Waste, Business Improvement Group, Jeff and Michelle Helfers, and Milford Helping Hands 4-H club.
Asher Meyer of Etna Green was next with the grand champion market duck. He received $1,250 from ADM Alliance Nutrition, Maple Leaf Farms, 1st Source Bank, Brock and Gwen Ostrom, Glen and Carmen Yoder, Grandpa Dave, Nana and Papaw Hughes, Quality Pro Home Repair, Shadow Ridge Roofing, Yoder and Stutzman Plumbing and Heating, David Kaufman, Edward Jones, and Beth Harrison/State Farm.
Finally, Shayleen Crites of Leesburg earned $1,200 from the sale of the grand champion turkey. The buyers were Shannon and Dawn Crites, Rebecca Scott, Scott Show Stock, Wee Webster Workers, Loose Moose, ADM Feed Store, North Webster Ace Hardware, #1 Bait and Tackle, Dave's Electric Heating and Cooling, Sheila's Sweet Treats, and Chore-Time Brock.
The grand and reserve champion dairy feeder steers did not sell in this year's auction. Brothers Jared and Justin Beer of Milford exhibited the grand and reserve champions, respectively. Both will show their calves at the state fair.
The Sale of Champions also did not feature any milk. Sydney Day of North Manchester showed the grand champion Jersey, which did not appear, and Ethan Moore exhibited the grand champion senior doe but could sell only one item in the champions event.
Subtotals, by species, include: 26 beef steers, $07,062.75; 115 swine, $106,318; 128 poultry, $49,865.04; 67 goats, $37,250; 34 dairy feeder calves, $36,270; 10 dairy steers, $27,105.50; 52 dairy lots, $23,570; 22 sheep, $16,201.12; 22 rabbit pens, $10,520; 1 king's kiss, $2,225; 1 queen's kiss, $1,600; and $6,269.25 from the buyer's support group.
Support Groups
• Friends of Collin Deatsman—Sommer Angus Farm, Bishop Farms, Bruce and Beth Lamb, CFS, Clunette Elevator, Fred and Heather Lechlitner, Deatsman Grain Farms, Gary and Sally Bailey, Jeremiah and Rachel Polk, Randy and Sonja Hesser family, Brian Wuthrich/Hahn Auctions, Chuck and Gene Marshall, Lake City Bank, Beers Lawn Installation, Randy and Deb Beer, Nub and Mary Lowry, Paragon Medical, Polk Equipment, Ramsey and Wiggins Inc., Templin Farms, Sheets Family Farms, Tommy and Stephanie Stutzman, JG Powell Farms, Gabe and Jessica Ayers family, Triple J Farms, Evans Farms, Zale Drug Home Town Pharmacy, Grossnickle Eye Center, Ag Venture/McKillip Seeds, Quentin and Renee Overbeck family, Barry and Diana Ostrom, Dennis and Leslie Darr family, Ernie and Rachel Burbrink, Troxel Equipment, Agriflite, Larry and Kay Kammerer, Dave and Becky Crosby, Ross and Lana Deatsman, Independence Cattle, Providence Farm, Clevenger Insurance Agency, Leon and Belva Horn, Polk Auction, Hubert and Beth Krull, Louie and Ruby Davis, Colman family, Lorraine Anglin, Todd Smith Farms, Jason and Michelle LeCount, Reichert and Knepp, E and M Hollar farms, Arby's, Brian and Janel Zehring, Kurt and Priscilla Kammerer, Jared and Kelsey Haughee family, Joel and Karla Shepherd family, Mildred Harrold, Diamond Fleet/Steve Johnson, Everest Excavating, Mike's Garage Door Service, Derek and Devan Harrell, J and L Agriservice, Todd and Shelley Kammerer, Sean Engle Syngenta Crop Protection, Danny and Jill Harker, Lisa, Devin, Sterling Hay, Jon and Hillary Tebo, Carper Family Herefords, Jeff and Lisa Hall, Mike and Karen Nelson, Henney Farms, Brent Ladig family, Craig Charleton, Nicole, Drew, Brock, Ryne Flickinger, Jim and Trish Smith, Zac, Brittany and Charlie Lechlitner, Dan Woods Insurance, Yagel Grain, Marty and Pam Brumbaugh, GreenMark Equipment, Leon Tucker, Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H club, Jeff and Jodie Roose.
• Friends and Family of Riley Shepherd—Arby's, Dave and Becky Crosby, Fred and Heather Lechlitner, Ryan and Devan Sands/Sands Farm, Lake City Bank, Romine CPA and Associates, Jeff and Christy Polk, Gary and Sally Bailey, Gabe and Jessica Ayers, Clunette Elevator, Tom Farms, Miller Poultry, Schrader Auction, Polk Equipment, Big Boss BBQ, Sunglo Feeds/Bishop Farms, Nelson Farms, Scott and Jenny Nelson, Jesse and Shirley Beer, Ernie and Rachel Burbrink, Brent Messmore, Bouse Farms, Brian and Janel Zehring, Ferguson Farms, Tom and Stephanie Stutzman, Ot Schroeder, State Farm, Randy and Sonja Hesser, Cow Chips Jerky, Brent and April Lamb, Elite Agronomy, Templin Farms, Jason and Michelle LeCount, Kurt and Priscilla Kammerer, Jason and Ashlee Parker, Triple J Farms/Jay and Linda Haughee, Gary, Jordan and Jared Polk, Paragon, Colman family, Providence Farms, E.F. Rhoades, Deatsman Grain Farms, Brian and Janelle Deatsman, Barry and Diana Ostrom, Dave and Angie Jarrett, James and April Schmidt, Brian Craig Quarter Horses, Jared and Kelsey Haughee, Lorraine Anglin, Reichert and Knepp, Gary Peters, Lee and Sandy Beer, Dennis Polk, Jacob and Rachel Polk, Dennis and Linda Burch, Gretel Peters/Gretel's Juice Plus, Markley Kids Show Stock, Expressions Salon and DaySpa, John and Marsha Sands, Dave and Penny Miller, Arden Schrader, Linda Riley-Ruoff, CBRWG, Mike and Laura Brost, Gavin and Natalie Brookins, Ralph and Myrna Bailey, Kerry and Becky Bailey, Jennings Insurance Agency, Paul and Lindsay Grace, Fidelity National Title, J.W. and Jeannette, Hayden and Hailey Stookey, Julia Moore, Darrin and Sarah Knippenberg, Nanette DeGaetano, Denny Bailey, Jane Templin, Steve Petro, Diann Weade, Megan Burns, Amy Williamson/31, Mike and Krista Alm, Armeda Shanefelter, Harrison and Memphis Miller, Center Title, Chad and Jon Reiwoldt, Owen Harshman, J.K. Walker, Larry and Kay Kammerer, Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H club.
• Friends and Family of Nash Bouse—Bishop Farms, EF Rhoades and Sons, Jim and Sandy Wise, Randy Hesser family, Larry and Roberta Tucker, Polk Equipment, Steve and Marvene Johnson, Dennis Darr family, Zolman Farms, Dennis and Cindy Tucker, Lorrainne Anglin, Lewis Salvage, Chore Time Brock, Big Boss BBQ, Coldwell Banker/Sally Bailey, Louis Dreyfus, Terry and Susan Bouse, Ken and DeNae Mulzer, Boganwright Showpigs, Ot and Deb Schroeder, Bouse Farms, Justin and Meghan Gunter, Indiana Farm Bureau/Brent Cooper, First Farmers Bank and Trust, Steve and Theresa Ehman, Romine Farms—LG Seed, Neil and Cherie Planalp, McKenzie Geese, Topeka Feed and Stove, Bob and Jayne Day, Fire in the Hole Pizza (Stacy/Brent), Kline's CPA Group, Brent and Shanda Branneman, Circle M Springs, Karen's Homestyle, Barbara Burkholder, Reinholt's Town Square Furniture, Jason and Ashlee Parker, Elysian and Co., Gavin and Natalie Brookins, KE Capital LLC, AgriGold Hybrids, Bruce and Shelly Sanders, Beau and Amy Baltzell family, Jerry and Richelle Phillips family, Sommers Veterinary Clinic, Fred and Heather Lechlitner family, Jason and Michelle LeCount family, Joel and Karla Shepherd family, Dave and Angie Jarrett family, Sheets Family Farm, John and Marsha Sands Family, Brian and Janel Zehring family, Arby's, Richard Lechlitner family, Scott and Bonnie Swanson, Gavin and Natalie Brookins family, Silver Lake Ag Center, Colman family, Chad Patrick/NCC, Jeff and Jodie Roose.
• Friends and Family of Hunter Magiera—Tom Farms, Dennis and Leslie Darr, Dennis and Pam Polk, John Zimmerman Farms, Milford Helping Hands 4-H club, WawaSeed, Monteith, Matt and Christi Sausaman family, Chad and Amanda Tom, Black Walnut Farms and Gervas and Ann Schafer, Randy Beer and Pioneer Seed, Wakarusa Nutritional, Tippy View Lawn Care, Jason and Amber Habb, Brian Wuthrich, Auctioneer, Wana Feed Service, Templin Farms, Lake City Bank, Roberts Farms, Horizon Bank, Darren and Karena Wilkonson family, Shipshewana Auction, Keith Lambright, Brian and Teresa Sabin, Shannon and Claudia Keirn, Garry and Missy Tom, Andy and Terri Magiera, Andy and Angie Dunithan family, Phil Tom and Sarah Richcreek, Phil and Annett Mock, Adam and Abbie Richcreek, Randy Richcreek, Jason and Samantha Tackitt, Borkholder Archery, Loren Borkholder, Max and Reah Tom, B and C Tile, Stookey Show Pigs, Syracuse Hardware, AK Hare Co., Teresa and Brian Antonides, Gene Breedlove, Dewart Lake Taxidermy, Ed and Ellie Tom, Larry and Rhonda Tom, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Jeff Atwood. Turtletop Philip and Jeannine Tom, Tim Boganwright family, Martin's Custom Butchering, Tom Brothers, Ousley Seawall Construction, Currie Roofing, Black's Concrete, Garry Tom family, Schlipf Precision Ag, Beer Dairy Inc., Matt and Mariah Roberts, Brent and Renea Messmore, Shana Messmore, Ed and Maria Waltz, Thomas and Renie Kiern, Cindy Bartley, Connie Curtis, Deka Di Riding Stables, John and Kelly Heckaman.
• Friends and Family of Makenna Sausaman—Marlin and Jill Gaff, Tippy View Lawn Care, Tom Farms and CereServ, Jill and Jennifer Salon, Dennis and Julie DuBois, Casey and Carmen Westlake, Todd and Shelly Kammerer, Gary and Tonya Jenkins, Sam Beer, Terry and Karen Templin, Chad and Maggie Bruner, Max and Reah Tom, Phil and Jeannine Tom, Ed and Ellie Tom, Phil Tom Sr., the O'Hara family, Todd and Janet Prough, Ron DeYoung, Scott and Kristen Morehouse, Garry and Marie Tom, Bill Landrigan, Greg and Mary Gibble, Tim and Judy Smith, Huff Construction, Independent Protection, Jack and Calleen Sausaman, Fred and Diane Weisser, LT Siding Window and Door, Wana Feed, Subway of North Webster, Lake City Bank, Gene Breedlove, Tippy Boat Co., Chad and Amanda Tom, Tim and Paige Keirn, Shane Tom, Derek and Tisha Powell, Tom Brothers Farms, Shipshewana Sale Barn, Ryan and Devan Sands, Brent and Renea Messmore, Jeff and Jodie Roose.
• King's Kiss—John Zimmerman Farms, Milford Helping Hands 4-H club, Kosciusko County 4-H dairy committee, Tippy View Lawn Care, CereServ, Darren Wilkinson family, John and Kelly Heckaman, Fans and Supporters of the Dairy Calf Feeder Steer and Dairy 4-H Shows, Terry and Karen Templin, Gary Peters/Peter's Auction and Appraisal, Brian Wuthrich, Lorraine Anglin, Robert and Waneta Bishop, Barry and Diana Ostrom, Shawn and Lissa Krull family, Gary and Tonya Jenkins, Jake Wise family, R.J. Keirn Trucking LLC , Lee Beer, Glenn Yoder, Matt and Kristi Sausaman, Chad and Amanda Tom, Terry and Toni Ayres, Dan and Loni O'Hara, Kevin Deardorff, Max Grady family, John and Kelly Heckaman, Kosciusko County 4-H Dairy Supporters, Polk Auction, Brock Ostrom, Cory and Debbie Colman, Clunette Elevator, Chore Time Brock, Stookey Showpigs, Sam Beer Farms Inc., Shana Messmore, Bob and Kay Tusing family.
• Friends of Lacey Helfers—Times Union, Schlipf Precision Ag, John Zimmerman Farms, Bruce and Beth Lamb, Glenn and Carman Yoder, Milford Helping Hands 4-H club, Templin Farms, Monteith Tire, Maple Leaf Farms, Butt and Timmons Construction, Shawn and Lisa Krull, Sarah Montel, Kuert Concrete, Tom Farms, Jim Lesko, Pill Box Pharmacy, David and Ami Pitt, Jeff and Michelle Helfers, Catherine J. Young Cleaning Inc., Redpath and Fruth Funeral Home, McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, Greg Zuercher, Bart's Watersports, Lowery's, Reinholt's, Price Auto, Ace Hardware of North Webster, Pat Satison, Stafford Solid Waste, and Business Improvement Group.
• Friends and Family of Jackson Templin—Matt and Christi Sausaman, Brian Wuthrich Auctioneer, Dennis Polk Equipment, Silveus Insurance, Clunette Elevator, Lorraine Anglin, Gabe and Jessica Ayres, Etna Elevator, Horizon Bank, Jake's Service, ADM Animal Nutrition, J and L Agriservice, Fred Lechlitner family, Boganwright Show Pigs, Tim Boganwright family, CereServ, Douglas and Diane Fraser, Hockemeyer Show Goats, Tapping Dental Group, Lemler Oil, Cozy Cottage, Mike's Garage Door Service, C. Henry Steel, T.N.T., Site Worx, Concrete Surgeons, Jake Templin, Jane Templin, Joel and Karla Shepherd family, Jesse O'Hara, Baker Insurance, Ken and Shaila Swartz, Wana Feed, GreenMark Equipment, Shipshewana Auction and Trading Place, Builder's Mart, Mutual Bank, Elkhart County Gravel, David Sands, Warsaw Engineering and Fabricating, Bobcat of Warsaw, Carey Excavation Inc., Air Worx, Kuert Concrete Inc., Monteith Tire, Chore-Time Brock, Burnsworth Zollars, Hartman and Sons, Stu and Beth Banghart, Paul and Kris Long, Stump's LP gas, Hall-Marose-Silveus Insurance, Butt and Timmons Construction, Lake City Bank, Clayton Garden Center, Burton and Henny Butt, Randy and Sonja Hesser family, Templin Farms, Troxel Equipment, Milford Animal Clinic, Gary Bailey/Schrader Real Estate, Tommy and Stephanie Stutzman, North Central Co-op, Marc and Jodi Beer family, Paragon Medical, Colman family, and Providence Farm.