$418,686 Raised at Kosy Fair Auction
Published: Friday, July 20, 2018
The Kosciusko County 4-H livestock auction saw 495 lots bring $418,686.47 last Friday in Warsaw. Combined with $6,702.60 in add-ons, the grand total reached an impressive $425,389.07.
Though not a record, this year's auction raised more money ($7,401.66) and animals (17) than 2017's 4-H fundraiser.
"Overall, we had a great sale because of tremendous and generous support from the community," said Kelly Heckaman, Kosciusko County Extension director. "All market prices were down for all livestock, but we still had an increase over last year's sale."
The record, from 2014, remains $437,674.79.
The 4-H auction took place all day, with all grand and reserve champions selling during the Sale of Champions at night.
One of the auction highlights was the sale of the grand champion beef steer, exhibited by Andon Zehring of Leesburg. The steer, weighing 1,385 pounds, brought $15,700 ($11.33 per pound) and was purchased by family and friends (see list at end of story).
Another highlight of the evening was the royalty kiss. This year's fair queen, Madelyn Zimmerman, sold a kiss to a support group (see list) for the pricey sum of $3,115.65. Madelyn's father, John Zimmerman, received the kiss from his 17-year-old daughter. Proceeds from the queen's kiss will go to the John Anglin Memorial Show Arena and the Beaver Dam 4-H club.
On the reserve champion beef steer, shown by Collin Deatsman of Leesburg, the gavel fell at $8,525 ($6.24 per pound). The animal was purchased by a support group (see list).
Jackson Templin of Leesburg was a big winner at this year's fair. In addition to serving as 2018 fair king, the eight-year 4-H'er also exhibited the grand champion market lamb. The 130-pound lamb fetched a bid of $9,035, which equates to $69.50 per pound. The buyer included friends and family (see list)
As fair king, he sold a kiss to raise money for the 4-H beef barn. The kiss brought $2,250, courtesy of a support group (see list). The buyer selected Templin's girlfriend, Reagan Rowland, to receive the kiss.
Mallory Bowers of Warsaw exhibited the 133-pound reserve champion lamb and received $3,500 ($26.31 per pound) from a support group (see list).
In swine, Emma Patrick of Warsaw led the way with her grand champion barrow. The 271-pounder brought $6,500 ($23.98 per pound) from friends and family (see list).
Allie Ayers of Warsaw received strong support on the sale of her reserve champion barrow. The 283-pounder sold for $11,885 ($41.99 per pound), courtesy of a support group (see list).
The grand champion dairy feeder steer was exhibited by Jared Beer of Milford. His 616-pound calf was auctioned for $2,525 to Clunette Elevator, Polk Equipment, Deatsman Grain Farm, Lake City Bank and CFS Milford.
In goats, Asher Meyer of Warsaw sold his grand champion dairy market wether for $2,500 to a support group (see list). First-year 4-H'er Jaden Moneyheffer of Akron earned $1,550 from the sale of his grand champion specialty market goat. The high bid came from a support group (see list).
Another first-year 4-H'er, Jason Moore of Warsaw, stepped up to sell milk from his grand champion senior doe. The basket of milk brought $1,300 from friends and family (see list).
In poultry, Cassie Garber of Warsaw led the way with her grand champion market turkey. It sold for $3,000 to a support group (see list).
Evan Yoder of Warsaw presented his grand champion market duck for sale. A support group (see list) had the high bid at $2,800.
The grand champion broilers, shown by Kimber McSherry of Claypool, were auctioned for $1,395. The buyer's group included the Kosciusko County 4-H Poultry Committee, C and S Lawn Care, Etna Elevator, Arby's 15, G and G Excavating, Van Contracting, Ceres Solutions Co-op, Jen Cook, Chore-Time Brock, Zeke McSherry, Jon and Tina Goon, Travis and Gail Roberts, Marissa McSherry, Keith and Shannon McSherry, Hall and Marose Silveus/Dan Woods, Kevin and Marsha McSherry, Rob and Amy Seewald family, Jeff and Christy Polk.
The Sale of Champions also featured two rabbit pens. The grand champion meat pen was exhibited by Stephanie Bauman of Pierceton. She earned $450 from Andrea Baker, Ben's Excavating Service LLC, Mike Kissinger, R and B Car Co., Tim Mallot, Rochelle, Thad and Jordyn Leininger, Tim and Janet Moore, and A+ Yard Service.
The reserve champion meat pen brought $1,600 and was sold by Katie Schmidt of Warsaw. The buyer's group included Monteith Tire, Tom Farms, Leesburg Mighty Farmers, 1st Source Bank, Diamond S, Dave and Angie Jarrett, Joel and Karla Shepherd, Rob and Amy Seewald, Duane and Rickell Kline, Gerrie Schmidt, Judy Schmidt, Bill and Katie Byer, Leo Sahlhoff, Scissors Hair Salon, Betty's Cake and Candy Shop, Ramsey and Wiggins, Pastor Greg and Carol Hiatt, Edward Jones, Browers Carpet, Bussard Auto Care, Dennis and Pam Polk, Dustin and Rhonda Davis, Marsha Yocum, Hoffman Simplicity Outdoor Equipment, Fred and Rita Lemert, Steve and Tracie Hawblitzel, Helen Schmidt, Sharon Schmidt, John and Loretta Schmidt, Brittany Schmidt, Patrick and Alyssa Ryan, and Evan Schmidt.
Swine led the way in receipts, with 104 animals selling for $107,356.32. Twenty-five beef steers brought $84,816.65, and 150 poultry pens raised $51,496. Other sale categories included: 41 dairy feeder steers, $44,225; 47 dairy lots, $39,185; 28 sheep, $31,931.50; 61 goats, $29,957; 10 dairy steers, $20,055.95; 27 rabbit pens, $11,000; 1 king's kiss, $2,250; and 1 queen's kiss, $3,115.65.
Support Groups
• Family and Friends Andon Zehring—Nub and Mary Lowry, Brian and Janel Zehring, Barry and Diana Ostrom, Dennis and Pam Polk, Jon and Jennifer Freeze, Todd Smith, Dick and Julie Doll, Clunette Elevator, Gabe and Jessica Ayres, Sommers Angus Farm, Kurt and Priscilla Kammerer, Silveus Insurance Group, Jay and Linda Haughee, Ernie and Rachel Burbrink, Deatsman Grain Farm, Tommy and Stephanie Stutzman, Zale Drug, Shroyer family, Leon and Belva Horn, Arby's, Smith Lawn Care, Polk Auction, D.A. and Bev Zehring, J and L Ag Repair, Lake City Bank, Gary and Sally Bailey, Dave and Angie Jarrett, Joel and Karla Shepherd, Clint and Renee Overbeck, Jennings Insurance, Polk Equipment, Larry and Kay Kammerer, Bishop Farms, Tom Farms, Fred Lechlitner family, E & M Hollar Farms, B&B Farms, Rich and Christy Brown, Jerry and Cindy Kammerer, Sheets Family Farm, Pam Polk, CFS, Max and Margaret Grady, Louis and Ruby Davis, Scott and Janet Kammerer, Brian and Janelle Deatsman family, Henney Farms, Devin Hay, Colman family, Providence Farm, Lorraine Anglin, Etna Elevator, Leon Tucker, Chris Lozier family, Ross and Lana Deatsman, Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H club, Jeff and Jodie Roose, Les Zorger/Indiana Farm Crop Insurance
• Friends of Madelyn Zimmerman—Mike and Amy Plew, Dennis and Pam Polk, Steve and Valerie Tucker, Reichert and Knepp, Milford Helping Hands, Armstrong family, Randy Hesser family, Hubert and Beth Krull, Scott and Jenny Nelson, Fred and Heather Lechlitner, Dan and Loni O'Hara, Barry and Diana Ostrom, CereServe, Everett and Marie Tom, Stu and Beth Banghart, Jeff and Jodie Roose, Rob and Amy Seewald, Zach and Steffany Stookey, Jake Wise, Bob and Wanita Bishop, Crestview Commodities, John Zimmerman Farms, Rob and Melissa Burke family, Ashley Sharp, Bob and Judy Burke, Cameron Zimmerman, Madelyn Zimmerman, Eric Camden, Matt and Denise Grady, Cheryl, Mike, and Brynn Van Laken, Sarah Montel, Logan Hollar, Danny and Vicki Sharp, Boganwright Show Pigs LLC, Scott Sheets family, Colman family, Providence Farms, Kevin and Dawn Harris, Matt Smith family, Spangles Country Crossing, Shawn and Lissa Krull, John and Kelly Heckaman
• Friends of Collin Deatsman—Bishop Farms, Tommy and Stephanie Stutzman, Fred and Heather Lechlitner, Renee and Quentin Overbeck, Deatsman Grain Farms, Jason and Michelle LeCount, E and M Hollar Farms, Leon Horn, Gary and Sally Bailey, Ernie and Rachel Burbrink, Scott and Rhonda Sheets family, Rich and Christy Brown, Louis and Ruby Davis, Scott and Janet Kammerer, Colman family, Providence Farm, Zale Drugs, Shroyer family, J.G. Powell Farms, Hall and Marose Silveus/Dan Woods, Smith Lawn Care, Arby's 15, McKillip Seeds, Brian and Janel Zehring, Clunette Elevator, Devin Hay, Agri-Flight, Gabe and Jessica Ayers, Troxel Equipment, Barry Ostrom family, Randy Beer Pioneer Seed, Marty and Pam Brumbaugh, Jeff and Christy Polk, Larry and Kay Kammerer, Kurt and Priscilla Kammerer, Sommers Angus Farm, Dennis and Pam Polk, Yagel Grain Systems, Jay and Linda Haughee, Beer's Lawn Installation, Nub and Mary Lowry, J and L Agri Repair, Lake City Bank, Joel and Karla Shepherd, Chris Lozier family, Etna Elevator, Ross and Lana Deatsman, Lorraine Anglin, Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H club, Smith Lawn Care, Les Zorger Indiana Farm Crop Insurance, Leon Tucker
• Friends and Family of Jackson Templin—Randy Beer/Pioneer Seed, Gary Baily/Schrader Auction, Dave and Angie Jarrett, Dan and Loni O'Hara, Ray and Melissa Gerber, Adam and Ashley Armstrong, Kart and Julia Goon, Shanna Messmore, Tommy and Stephanie Stutzman,Joel and Karla Shepherd, Everest Excavating, Elite Agronomy, Brian and Janel Zehring, Dental Solutions, Lorraine Anglin, Ed and Tammy Boggs, David Sands Investment Group, Brian Wuthrich. Cozy Cottage, Stump's LP Gas, Clayton Garden Center, Weaver Ag, the Long family, Gary and Tonya Jenkins, Genesis Club Lambs, Hall Marose Silveus, Chad and Maggie Bruner, the Duncan family, Baker Insurance, the Sausaman family, Tom Farms, The Colman Family, Providence Farm, Greg and Kassi Rowland, Lake City Bank, Etna Elevator, Bishop Farms, Ferguson Farms, Smith Family Farms, Ceres Solutions, Bobcat of Warsaw, CereServ, Hartman and Sons, Monteith Tire, Builders Mart, Mutual Bank, Dennis Polk Equipment, Smith Lawn Care/Gavin Smith, Fred and Heather Lechlitner, Gary Polk, Burnsworth Zollar, Lemler Oil, Wana Feed, Polk Equipment, Phend and Brown, Carey Excavation Inc., Butt and Timmons, Topping Dental, Kuert Concrete, Milford Animal Clinic, Jake's Services, Silveus Insurance Group, Clunette Elevator, Jane Templin, Burton and Henny Butt, Air Worx, Concrete Surgeon, Chore-Time Brock, Rain Guard Seamless Guttering, Tanner Balazs Fitness and Health, Jake Templin, Louis Dreyfus, Sheets family, Sands Family Farms, Kaley Wood, Jared and Kelsey Haughee family, Steve and Valerie Tucker, Stookey Family Farms, Horizon Bank
• Jackson's King Kiss—Tommy and Stephanie Stutzman, Ed and Tammie Boggs, Bouse Farms, Keith Young family, John Snyder, Jake Templin, Joel and Karla Shepherd, Tom Farms, Chad and Maggie Bruner/Bruner and Sons, Ernie and Rachel Burbrink, Dave and Angie Jarrett, Greg and Kassi Rowland, Elite Agronomy, Shawn and Lissa Krull, Bishop Farms, Dan and Loni Ohara, Smith Family Farms, Ray and Melissa Gerber, CereServ, Adam and Ashley Armstrong, Shanna Messmore, the Andrews family, Fred and Heather Lechlitner, Scott and Jenny Nelson, Brent and Renee Messmore, Everest Excavating, Brian and Janel Zehring, Dental Solution, Milford Helping Hands 4-H club, Good Excavating, Gary and Sally Bailey, Clunette Elevator, the Colman family, Providence Farm, Templin Farms, Burton and Hennie Butt, Etna Elevator, Reichert and Knepp, Randy Hesser family, Dennis and Pam Polk, John and Kelly Heckaman, Larry and Kay Kammerer, Brian and Janel Deatsman, Deatsman Grain Farm
• Friends of Mallory Bowers—Clunette Elevator, Joel and Karla Shepherd, Smith Family Farms, G and G Hauling and Excavating, Everest Excavating LLC, Zehring Farms, Polk Auction Co., Brian and Janelle Deatsman, Tracie Wise, Kevin and Amber Gelbaugh, Site Worx Services LLC, Silver Lake Ag Center, Rain Guard Seamless Guttering, Silas Chapman, Graycraft Signs of Warsaw, Elliots Heating and Air, Mitch and Jody Titus, Larry and Sue Shively, Cliff and Mary Thomas, Lake City Motors, Chuck Tucker, Jaclyn Amiss. Livestock Renew, Chandra Hoover, Misha Porter, Josh and Marissa Streitmatter, E.F. Rhodes and Sons, Dustin Dillon, Pat Bowers
• Friends and Family of Emma Patrick—Ot Schroeder/State Farm, Butt and Timmons, Mentone Grain and Feed, Bouse Farms, Reichart and Knepp Towing, Circle M Springs, Steve Johnson family, Shepherds Chevrolet North Manchester, D.R. Smith Trucking, Ceres Solutions, Trent Ayres Farms, Arby's 15, Splendor Boats, Gary Bailey/Schrader Real Estate and Auction, Mentone Community Supporters, Brian and Rhonda Wood, Silver Lake Ag, REMC, Monteith Tire, Stumps L.P. Gas, Chad Patrick/Ceres Solutions, Bill Patrick, Barb Stahl, Chad Stahl, Terry and Susan Bouse, Lake City Bank, Agrochem, Lucas Miller Feeds, Warsaw Orthodontics, Craig Welding, Farmers Mutual Insurance, Cory Schipper/CS Electric, Rex and Cinda Schipper, Brett and Dee Patrick family, Jim and Teresa Bever family, Patrick Bros. Show Pigs, Steve Homme, Dan Tanner, Randy and Tracy Patrick family, Rick Shepherd, D.W. Smith Farms, Warsaw Party Rental, Doc Dillon, Chris Patrick Showpigs, Paul and Kay Snyder family, Cori Patrick, Dr. Vo, Tom Baker Farms, Michelle and Jeff Kock, Heather Baker Stockman, Lois Kline, Bill Hough family, First Financial Bank, Polk Auction Co., Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Big Boss BBQ
• Friends and Family of Allie Ayers—Rich and Christy Brown, New Paris Tractor Parts, Jason and Michelle LeCount family, Dennis and Leslie Darr, Jon and Katie Lechlitner, Fred and Nancy Powell, Brian and Janelle Deatsman, Arby's 15, Chris Polk family, Jared and Kelsay Haughee family, Cory Colman family, Providence Farm, KREMC, Smith Lawn Care, Randy Beer Pioneer Seed, Reichert and Knepp, Everest Excavating, Monteith Tire, Shepherd's Chevrolet, DDP Farms/J.P. Pitts, Ernie and Rachel Burbrink family, John Powell/J.G. Powell Farms, Hubert and Beth Krull, Templin Farms, Joel and Karla Shepherd family, Lake City Bank, Brian and Janel Zehring, Deatsman Grain Farms, Troxel/Tim Miller, Butt and Timmons Construction, Tom Farms, Fred Lechlitner family, Gary Polk Equipment, Boganwright Show Pigs, Kart and Julia Goon family, Louie and Ruby Davis, Polk Auction, Joe Farmer, Claudia Thompson, Silveus Insurance/Mark Ervin, John Nicholson/BASF, Helena Chemical/Bill Beechy, Jim Marsh, Smith Trucking, Salem Insurance, John and Jane Leavitt, Great Grandma Jean Albert, Ayers Family Farms, Andy Amick family, Ferguson Farms Inc., Bishop Farms/Sunglo Feeds, Jay and Linda Haughee, Garry and Connie Himes, Glenn and Carmen Yoder, Marc and Jodi Beer, Ross and Lana Deatsman, Steven, Sarah, and Jeffrey Hall, Gary and Sally Bailey, Dave and Angie Jarrett family, Smith Farms, Smith Family Farms, Payprotec, Barry and Diana Ostrom, Nub and Mary Lowry, E and M Hollar, Lorraine Anglin, Clunette Elevator, Marty and Pam Brumbaugh, Kurt and Priscilla Kammerer family, Larry and Kay Kammerer, Polk Equipment Inc., Matt Himes family, Bruce and Sandy Ferguson, Sommers Angus Farms, Rick and Libby Albert, Gordon and Lana Drake family, Scott and Jamie Sponseller, Bill and Becky Thomas, Agriflite Services, Yagel Grain System, Larry and Sarah Payton, Wilson Industrial Sales Co., Aunt Paula, Great Grandpa Jack Anglin, Uncle Jim and Aunt Beth Cooper, Stookey Family Farms, Missy Albert Colvin TCU Ins., Dave and Shelly Norman, Jessup Farms, Pat and Amy Larson, Tim and Meredith Miller family, In Memory of MacKenzie Geese, Jeff and Jodie Roose family, Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H club, Leon and Belva Horn, Ross and Lana Deatsman, Hall and Marose Silveus LLC
• Friends of Asher and Becca Meyer—Sam Brown/Brown Family Farms, Craig Brown, Yoder-Stutzman Plumbing and Heating, Brock and Gwen Ostom, Mid-City Supply, Dave Meyer family, Donald Hughes family, Mikel Farms, Quality Pro Home Repair, Brian Yoder family. Terry Kaufman family, David Kauffman/Edward Jones, Johnstone Supply, Central Supply Co., Jim and Treleen Cox, Gary and Patti Robertson, Eric Bohnke family, Rene and Vicky Tyson, Randy and Barb Swanson, Steve and Dale Robbins, Barry Hughes family, Jill McCormick, Jeremy and Katie Weaver, Scott and Dawn Vargo, Levi Vail, Dave Robertson family, Cal Imhoff, Tim and Janet Moore family
• Friends of Jaden Moneyheffer—Dan and Loni O'Hara, Deatsman Grain Farms, Larry and Kay Kammerer, Jesse and Shirley Beer, Austin Weber and Katie Brumbaugh, Marty and Pam Brumbaugh, Bill and Buni Leininger, Jim and Cheryl Moneyheffer, Jesse O'Hara, Rochelle, Thad and Jordyn Leininger, Brian Zehring family, Silver Lake Ag Center, CERES Solutions Co-op, Al and Rosie Miller, Horizon Bank
• Friends and Family of Jason Moore—Grandpa Studebaker, Glenn Yoder, WG Rettinger Farm, Kevin and Dawn Harris, Jon Studebaker family, Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, Ot Schroder/State Farm, Zolman Farms, Beacon Credit Union, Chore-Time Brock, Sommers Vet Clinic, Kyle Wertzle/Northwestern Mutual, Joseph Studebaker, Jonah Studebaker, Eric and Georgi Ramey, Ralph and Paula Meyer family, Tranz-Star, Patsy Parks-Lantz, Josh and Kylene Crabb family, John Camden Construction and Camden Polled Herefords
• Friends and Family of Cassie Garber—Bob and Kay Tusing, Lisa Teeple family, Chris and Deb Lozier, Barry and Joye Andrew, Richard Williamson, Kosciusko County 4-H Poultry Committee, Jeff and Jodie Roose, Oak Grove Church, B2B (CFO) Richard and JoAnn Franco, Butt and Timmons Construction, John and Kelly Heckaman, Chore Time Brock, Rich and Naomi Stouder, Mark and Peggy Michel, Tim and Casey Piquignot, Bubba and Christy Young, Kerry and Kimber Goshert, Gracia McDairmant, Ab and Tom's Auto Care, Jo Lemon, Pastor Terry Bradford, Kelly Hicks, Scott and Dawn Vargo, Tom and Terri Rusinack, Jason and Lisa Knepp, Justin and Laura Curtis, Chris and Donna Hare, Susan Berger, Ron and Carol Klotz, Doug and Dawn Martin, Ernie and Connie Knepp, Doug and Nikki Lemon, Matt and Angie Kneller, Keith and Ronda Klotz, Ritter Electric, HVAC and Plumbing, Matt and Alyssa Beer, Ryan and Cathy Reed, Glen and Penny Zorn, David and Ami Pitt
• Friends of Evan Yoder—Lorraine Anglin, Kart and Julia Goon, Interra Credit Union, Steve and Valerie Tucker, Craig and Kristi Brown, Brown Family Farms, Chore Time Brock, Glenn and Carmen Yoder, Jenkins Automotive, Loucks and Weaver CPA, Hochstetler Grain Equipment, Hair Quarters, Hartman Brothers Milk Transport, Schmucker's L.P. Gas, D and N Insulation, Jay H Construction, Midwest Farm and Pet, Cathy's Cleaning, Precision Lawncare, Ayr Cabinet Co., Craig's Blueberries, Meister Farms, Mario and Julia Mast, Kenny and Anita Martin, Gary and Janice Schwartz, Tim and Janet Moore, Ken and Linda Yoder, Gene and Anna Hochstetler, Evan Martin, Tim and Mariah Berkey, Keith and Julie Kaufman, Gene and Cheryl Stutzman, Terry and Malena Kaufman, Merle and Monica Miller, Jesse Alverado, Blayke and Sena Kaufman, Kosciusko County 4-H Poultry Committee
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