Carrico Barrow Leads St. Joe 4-H Sale
Published: Friday, July 16, 2021
After a one-year absence, buyers and sellers once again came together for a good, old-fashioned 4-H auction last Friday in South Bend. The festivities started with the traditional bell ringing and continued with a parade of smiling 4-H'ers bringing their cherished animals into the show ring. By the end of the day, a grand total of $352,940.45 had changed hands, with St. Joseph County (Ind.) 4-H'ers pocketing the money.
This year's auction total compares with the 2019 total of $372,912.54. Last year's premium-only auction raised $70,246.12.
Ava Carrico's grand champion barrow paced the swine sale. Buyers (see list at end of story) paid an impressive $52 per pound ($14,300) for the 275-pound champion Duroc.
Standing second in the barrow show was Alex Toth of North Liberty, who will show her hog at the state fair.
The grand champion market litter was exhibited by Lucas Bradshaw of New Carlisle. However, Bradshaw did not sell his animals in the auction.
Miah Lichtenbarger of North Liberty sold the reserve champion market litter for $3 per pound ($927) to Janette Lichtenbarger of North Liberty.
At $92,921.05, the swine sale generated the most receipts in the St. Joseph County 4-H auction. A total of 128 barrows were sold.
Toth also exhibited the grand and reserve champion market lambs, both of which were not offered at auction. She plans on taking her reserve barrow and both sheep to the state fair.
With 80 lots, the lamb auction raised $48,509.50.
In the beef auction, Mckenzie Scott of Bremen led the way with her grand champion lottery steer. The third-year 4-H'er sold her 1,287-pound champion Hereford for $5 per pound ($6,435) to a group of supporters (see list). Scott was also the champion beginner showman.
Logan Laidig of Mishawaka sold the reserve champion lottery steer for $4.75 per pound ($6,369.75). A buyer group (see list) had the high bid.
Bridgette Futa of New Carlisle exhibited the grand champion born and bred steer. She earned $7 per pound ($9,142) from Laidig Systems Inc., Ceres Solutions and a support group (see list). The steer weighed 1,306 pounds.
Payton Bohnke of North Liberty placed first in the starter calf show. He sold the 564-pound calf for $2.50 per pound ($1,410) to Community Vault.
Thirty-eight lots of beef were auctioned off, raising $128,500.50.
In dairy beef, Lance Moser of Bremen sold the grand champion for $5.45 per pound ($8,338.50) to 1st Source Bank and a support group (see list). The steer weighed 1,530 pounds. Next was Caroline Bickel of Bremen with the reserve champion dairy steer. The 1,520-pounder brought $4.25 per pound ($6,460) from a support group.
Eighteen lots of dairy beef were sold, bringing $46,754.40.
Siblings Dillon and Breanne Freeman, of Bremen, collected five of the six top awards in dairy cattle. Dillon exhibited two winners—the grand champion Ayrshire and grand champion Brown Swiss. He received $1,000 for milk representing the Ayrshire cow, and $1,000 for a gallon of Brown Swiss milk. The high bid on both lots came from a support group (see list), along with Ceres Solutions on the Ayrshire lot.
Breanne showed the grand champion Holstein and grand champion Jersey. The Holstein's milk brought $900 from a support group (see list), and the Jersey milk fetched $900 from the same group. Breanne also exhibited the reserve champion Brown Swiss, selling milk for $750 to a group buying in memory of Gene Freeman.
Marissa Stambaugh of South Bend showed the other dairy winner, earning $250 for reserve champion Holstein milk. The high bid came from the Bartholomew family of Mishawaka.
Six lots of dairy milk were sold, raising $4,800.
In another sibling showdown, Bryson and Brody Minne, of Wakarusa, finished first and second in the market goat show. Bryson took the purple rosette with his 73-pound wether, while Brody earned reserve champion honors with his 79-pound wether. During last Friday's auction, a large support group came together for both boys. Bryson sold his grand champion for $5,250, while Brody received $3,250.
Laura Golubski of Niles, Mich. exhibited the reserve champion dairy wether, which sold for $325 to Lidecker Farms of Bremen.
In the goat auction, 25 wethers sold for $16,240.
In rabbits, Chloe Horban of South Bend exhibited the grand champion meat pen, fryer and roaster. She earned $200 for the meat pen from the Knowlton family, $200 from the Kristin Schalliol family and $125 from Tammy Yoder, bidding in memory of Charlie Yoder.
Chloe's brother, Seth, had the reserve champions on all three pens. He sold his reserve meat pen for $150 to 1st Brethren Church of Admore, the fryer for $150 to Lambert Custom Upholstery, and the roaster for $200 to the Kristin Schalliol family.
Not to be outdone, a third Horban sibling, Miriam, showed the grand champion stewer, earning $1,075 from Local Union 172 Plumbers and Pipefitters. Seth Horban was next with the reserve champion stewer, which brought $250 from the Knowlton family.
Thirty-five rabbit lots generated $6,205.
In poultry, Maddison Dosmann of North Liberty collected $1,100 from supporters (see list) on the sale of her grand champion broiler. Reese Bohnke, also of North Liberty, sold her reserve champion broiler for $800 to Community Vault.
Josiah Weiss of North Liberty sold the grand champion turkey for $150 to Beth Allsop. Annamarie Veger, a 10-year member from North Liberty, earned $150 from Gleaner Life Insurance Society for her reserve champion turkey.
Addyson Farias, a 10-year member from Mishawaka, showed two poultry winners, the grand champion Pekin duck and the grand champion standard duck. She sold the Pekin for $250 to the Dale Sommers family of Osceola. She then sold the standard duck for $200 to the Kristin Shalliol family of Mishawaka.
Dosmann's reserve champion Pekin duck fetched $1,100 from her support group. Veger auctioned her reserve champion standard duck for $150 to Gleaner Life Insurance Society.
With 34 lots, poultry sales totaled $8,810.
In other sales, the 4-H rabbit and poultry club received $200 for a dozen eggs. The eggs were sold to Cakes by Ann.
Support Groups
• Ava's Grand Champion Buyer's Group—Master Distributors, Nana and Papa Carrico, Nana and Papa Chamberlain, Grandma and Grandpa Kane, Mom and Dad, Tyler and Sailor, Alisia and Jack, Mike and Kelly Carrico, Kristi and Greg, LHS Sweeping, Ferguson Equipment, M Line Electric-Nappanee, Accelerated Service, Trail Service, Dave and Tammy Bontrager, Kyle Bontrager, Doug and Nancy Wisemen, Austin, Lisa and Denise, Jim and Brandi Henderson, Troy Gurtner family, Phil and Susan Triple, Hunter Carrico, Carrico Angus, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Circle O Farms, Roger and Cyndy Keeling, Matt and Christy Meert, Burnips Equipment Co., Jake Teshka State Rep. District 7, Hometown Feed, Dr. Wanda Schmeltz, Matt and Rachel Lechlitner, Sandy Oakley, Scott and Heidi Marker, Joel and Kendra Laidig, Brad and Kelly Bradshaw, WTF Show Pigs and Diana Kuhn.
• Mckenzie Scott Grand Champion Steer Buyer's Group—Collin and Lindsay Snyder, Dan Pogue family, Joan Getz, Jamie Bellman, Meister Farms, Schultz's Herefords, Clean Rite Cleaning, Verhaeghe Farms, Martin's Custom Butchering, Ullery Show Pigs, Richmond Feed, Elaine and Jordan Annis, Stuart Schmeltz, Lusk family, J&T Laidig Farm, Ryan and Julie Mattison family, Jennings Insurance, Stoller Farms, Chandler Snyder, Beehler family, Secrist family, Nick and Kristin Scott, John and Lisa Scott, Marsh Stock Farms, Haseley family, Mike Berger, Katie Berger, Bryce Berger and Kendra Langfeldt, Brent Snyder, Tonya Bope, Jones family, Bickel Brothers, Jeff and Susan Peterson, Siefer's Garage, Wyatt Merchants, Paul's RV, Reichert Knepp Towing, Indiana Farm Bureau-Hunter Carrico, Jim and Judy Grabowski, Woodies Supermarket, Brian and Patti Kitch family, Marge Bope Memorial, Specialty Hybrids, Rachel and David Dutoi, Bremen Car Quest, Molnar Septic and Joe Graff.
• Logan Laidig's Reserve Champion Lottery Steer—Jordan and Elaine Annis, Stu Beehler, Mike Berger and Katie Berger, Bickel Brothers, Jim Bope family, Marge Bope Memorial, Burnips Equipment, Grandma Kathryn Butts, Ceres Solutions, D and M Propane, Dosmann family, Frick's Services, Helena Agri Enterprises, Jack Hiler, Interra Credit Union, Laidig Inc., Brent and Hilary Laidig family, Caleb Laidig, Grandma Jo Laidig, Joel and Kendra Laidig family, Kurt and Rhonda Laidig, Roger and Susan Laidig, Ryan and Crystal Laidig family, Scott and Sheila Laidig, Tom and LeeAnn Laidig, Wes and Meredith Laidig, Matt Lechlitner family, Tom Lindenman family, Ryan Lizzi, Zach and Abby Lusk family, Bryan and Julie Mattison family, Lester Moser, Parks Livestock, Dan Pogue family, Sue Pogue, Praxair, Reed's Grain and Trucking, Rebekah Roberts, Adam and Jenny Schmeltz family, Wyatt Merchants.
• Bridgette Futa Support Group—CJ Crazy Mountain Ranch-Wilsall, Mont., G & K Concepts Inc., Greg & Kim Kneubuhler family, Grandma and Grandpa Houser, Steve, Nishiu and Sophia Futa, Paul and Kathy Futa, Janet Futa, Annette Noel, Luke, Stephanie, Scarlett and Elliot Carter, Kenny and Sandy Kleine-Kleine Farms, Meyer Veterinary Hospital, Corey and Katie Jesswein family, Jordan Sherrill family, Seed Pro Solutions, Ekovich Concrete, Eco-Acres Farm, Big Booty Judy Fan Club, Eric Doms family, Aaron and Erica Zell, OK Miller Farms, Jeff and Susan Peterson-Pioneer Seed, Dewey Dolph family, David Bartoszewicz family, Dennis and Nancy Dolph, Cleanrite Cleaning, Verhaeghe Farms, Doug and Mary Anne Millar, Zahls Elevator & Feed Mill, J A Wagner Construction, Brad and Kelley Bradshaw family, Minne family, Greg and Mary Sue Violette, Kristen Sikorski-Conklin family, Michael and Ann Bromley, Jennifer and Rob Jackson family, Andy and Julie Brinkhoff family, Paul Hauser, Gale and Herman Brinkhoff, Debra Mrozinksi family, Mark Jasinksi family, Bohnke family, Caroline and the Bickel family, David and Lisa Jesswein, Dale Jesswein, Greg and Shawnie Sebasty family, Anna Eaton family, Eugene Bartoszewicz, and Carol Jesswein.
• Lance Moser Buyer's Group—Dad, Richard Bickel family, Jason and Kellie Culp family, Dustin Gill, Everett Smith, Triple Creek Truck Wash, Josh and Amanda McClain family, Mike and Chelle Moser, Jamel and Becky Alessa, Chris Headington, Kris and Leslie Moser family, Headington family, Bahler Trucking, Mitch Yoder, Terry Weaver, Jason and Jodi Minni family, Badlands Truck & Auto, H&H Diesel, Brant and Taylor Gibson family, Grandpa and Grandma Moser, Lester Moser & Sons, Heinhold Hog Market, Carquest, Taylor Lizzi-Clean Cut Cleaners, Jeff and Luane Lizzi, Tom Lizzi-Great Heart Seed, John Moser/Jenn Gilman family, Deschepper Farm Services, Jennings Insurance, Farm Bureau Insurance, Bi-County Heating & Cooling, Rochester Sale, Burnips Equipment, 1st Source Bank, Rollins Processing, Frick Services, Yoder Oil, Wakarusa Nutritional, R&W Cattle, Roby, Clyde and Tammy James, Randy and Thelma Reed, Andy Laidig family, Ryan and Christin Lizzi, BLC Labradors, Kortney and Emily Moser family, Greg, Mindy and Tyler Mathia, Jerry and Shirley Campbell, Tony Haseley family, Daryl Ball, Mark Getz and Ryan Lizzi, Justin and Heidi Reed family, Joe Graff, Aaron Woods, Robin and Annie Woods, Jerry Reed Excavating, Wyatt Merchants, Jess Warren, Kevin Bickel, Florence Livestock, and D&D Seed Sales.
• Caroline's Reserve Champion Dairy Beef Buyer's Group—Plain View Farms, Darryl and Andrea Gill family, Jason and Kelli Culp family, Steven Moser & Sons, John Moser family, Jenny and Jake Berger, Ryan Schafer, Frick Services, Mitch, Kaley, Colby, and Hadley Alber, Sam, Sarah, Tucker and Olivia Bickel, Tyler Gibson, Dan and Beth Pogue family, AgriGold Hybrids, Glen and Kathy James family, Tyler Bouse and Jerry Robertson, Taylor, Brant and Kaysen Gibson, Bill and Susie Gamble, Doug and Mary Anne Millar, Josh and Kelsey Gamble family, Clyde James family, Dr. Wanda Schmeltz, Molnar Excavating-Bill and Diane Molnar, Jennings Insurance, David Lichtenbarger family, Dusty and Shannon Verhaeghe family, Jason and Jody Minne family, D and M Propane, Randy and Thelma Reed, Richmond Feed Services, Doug and Julie Moore, Wyatt Merchants, Tyler and Jill Schmeltz, Your Favorite Sister, Emily, Ivy and Michele Truyaert, Rob and Annie Wood, Wes Wood family, Brad and Kelley Bradshaw family, Bryce, Bridgette and Bailey Futa, Justin Reed family, Dave and Lisa Jesswein, Getz Bros. Auctioneers, Mike Getz-County Line Consignment, Andy and Lindsay Laidig family, Bryan and Julie Mattison family, Jim and Kim Bope, and Chemserve Farm Supply-Larry Verhaeghe.
• Dillon Freeman's Grand Champion Milk Buyer's Group—Kaeb Sales & Service, Dairy Veterinary Management Services, Hoover Feed Service, Josh Gamble-Gutwein Dairy Consulting, Mercer Landmark, Wakarusa Nutritional Services, Kirkdorffer Milk Transport, Josh and Kelsey Gamble, St. Joseph County Dairy Assn., Davenport Precision Planting, in memory of Frank and Katherine Besinger, Ceres Solutions, Glen's Tire, Schlipf Precision Ag, and Mark and Betsy Bartholomew.
• Breanne Freeman's Grand Champion Milk Buyer's Group—Kaeb Sales & Service, Dairy Veterinary Management Services, Hoover Feed Service, Josh Gamble-Gutwein Dairy Consulting, Mercer Landmark, Wakarusa Nutritional Services, Kirkdorfer Milk Transport, Josh and Kelsey Gamble, St. Joseph County Dairy Assn., in memory of Frank and Katherine Besinger, Ceres Solutions, Glen's Tire, Schlipf Precision Ag, Mark and Betsy Bartholomew.
• Maddison Dosmann's Champion Poultry Buyer's Group—Mom and Dad, Koltyn Dosmann, Allsop Farms-Grandpa and Grandma Allsop, Northern Electric-Papa and Nana Dosmann, Therapeutic Indulgence, Tom and Pauline Ridgway, Top Shot Armory LLC, Larry and Lisa Laskowski, Uncle Ed and Aunt Meme Traversa, Lonny O. and Edie Foresman, Tender Care Veterinary Clinic, Don and Jan Knowlton, Crosswinds Farms, Patrick family, Uncle Mike Dosmann and family, Aunt Merita Allsop-Borton and Kyliee, Aunt Melisa Wroblewski, Michael Kelly family, Team Wolff Vet Services, Ryan Taylor family, TJ Kempf family, Dane Clark, Essence Spa & Salon, Rick and Rhonda Meece, Cleanrite Cleaning Service, Verhaeghe Farms, Uncle Wes, Aunt Stephanie and Kara Wells, Randy and Thelma Reed, Uncle Mike and Aunt Beth Allsop, Kopacz family, Anderson family, Jen, Dawson and Heidi, Carol and Jay Gilmer-Robbins, John Moser, Voreis family, TJ Borton family, Trevor Prince family, Janice Allsop, Feece family, Hudson family, Kasey, Kristen and Kogan Conklin.
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