The 13th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held March 1, 2018 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 80 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 Mr. Frank Farrow. Carl Muntean, employed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Mr. Muntean was very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation Bar-b-que and Livestock Auction was held on March 3th at the John Dean Windham Civic Center. The following are the results of the show and auction:
Megan Dunn of Shelby County 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the
show, Megan’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $5,250 with Hawkeye Hunting Club
purchasing the 1400-pound steer. Reserve Champion steer honor went to Tucker Gamble of Joaquin FFA. Tucker’s steer was purchased by Diamond H for $4,500.
The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Alexis Clouse of Joaquin FFA with
XTO purchasing the champion hog for $4,750. Stormie Meyers of Joaquin FFA showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Keith Oswalt Logging and Deep East Texas Electric for $3,250.
In the Market Goat division, April Ramsey of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. April’s goat was purchased for $3,500 by State Representative Chris Paddie. The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Wesley Wages of Shelby County 4-H. Wesley’s goat was purchased for $3,499 by Farmers State Bank. Hunter Sample of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s Show. Deep East Texas Electric Co-op., Smith Sawmill Service, Nix Forestry, Steel Building Supply, Farmers Insurance Group and Town & Country Real Estate purchased Hunter’s lamb for $3,250.
Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Kayleigh Scroggins of Timpson FFA. Hawkeye Hunting Club was the winning bidder for $2,500. The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Bethany Kaluza of Center FFA. Bethany will receive premium money in the amount of $400. Faith Alford of Joaquin FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. She will receive $350 in premium money.
The livestock’s premium money totaled just over $88,000 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Kristen Powers, Show Chairman. The Larry Hagler Memorial Scholarship is given to the highest placing seniors in the Livestock Market division.
Highest Placing Senior in the Market Steer division was Megan Dunn. Megan will receive a $500 scholarship.
The steer shown by Megan Dunn was the "highest gaining" steer of the show. Megan
will receive $150.
The Highest Placing County Bred Steer was shown by Abi Hooper. Abi will be presented with $1000 from Farmers State Bank. The Highest Placing County Bred Heifer was shown by Baylor Kimbro. Baylor will receive $750 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place county bred heifer was shown by Camille Greer. Camille will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. In the Beef division, Abi Hooper of Joaquin FFA was presented the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Wesley Wages of
Shelby County 4-H with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle.
Jerrett Page of Timpson 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 Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA. Highest Placing Senior in the Market Swine division was Madison Kirby. Madison will
receive a $500 scholarship.
In the Goat division, April Ramsey of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Wesley Wages of Shelby County 4-H was named Champion Junior Showman and his buckle was presented by Tenaha FFA.
Farm Bureau presented Kayleigh Scroggins of Timpson FFA with the Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship buckle. Caden Solomon of Timpson FFA received the Champion Junior Lamb Showmanship buckle from Shelby County 4-H.
Other placings in Saturday's Show were as follows:
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits Doe:
Reanna Arndt, Center FFA-Grand Champion
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA-Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits Buck:
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA-Grand Champion
Lexie Truitt, Center FFA-Reserve Grand Champion
Market Rabbits:
Bethany Kaluza, Center FFA- Grand Champion Rabbit
Faith Alford, Joaquin FFA-Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit
Kelsey Strong, Center FFA-3rd
Fatima Romero, Shelby County 4-H-4th
Talya Davis, Center FFA-5th
Market Swine Light Weight:
Madison Kirby, Center FFA- 1st
Corben Odom, Center FFA- 2nd
Madison Russell, Center FFA-3rd
Benjamin Smithhart, Joaquin FFA-4th
Trevor Hightower, Shelby County 4-H-5th
Reece Watson, Shelby County 4-H-6th
Market Swine Middle Weight:
Jarrett Page, Timpson FFA- 1st
Macey Jo Hanson, Timpson FFA- 2nd
Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA-3rd
Kaylea Neal, Joaquin FFA-4th
Tanor Doggett, Joaquin FFA-5th
Jake Hanson, Shelby County 4-H-6th
Market Swine Heavy Weight:
Alexis Clouse, Joaquin FFA- 1st
Stormie Meyers, Joaquin FFA- 2nd
Madison Fleming, Timpson FFA- 3rd
Kelsey Adair, Center FFA-4th
John Fleming, Timpson FFA-5th
Breeding Swine Gilt:
Callie Adams, Joaquin FFA-Grand Champion
Market Swine Sale Order:
• Alexis Clouse, Joaquin FFA- Grand Champion purchased by XTO for $4,750.
• Stormie Meyers, Joaquin FFA- Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Keith
Oswalt Logging and Deep East Texas Electric Co-op for $3,250.
• Madison Kirby, Center FFA- purchased by Borders Poultry Supply for $3,000.
• Jarrett Page, Timpson FFA- purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,500.
• Macey Jo Hanson, Timpson FFA- purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for
$2,000.
• Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA- purchased by Deep East Texas Electric Co-op.,
Raymond Construction, 96 Equipment Inc., Shelby Veterinary Associates,
Hardy’s Machine Shop, Payne’s Rentals, Dean’s Hardware, Bounds Insurance,
Payne’s Community News, Raymond Motor Co., Ross Lumber, Dr. Dixon
Golden, Ihlo Sales, Chris Mayfield State Farm Insurance, Hudson Auto Parts,
McDonald & Sons Hardware, Morrison Insurance for $1,700.
• Madison Fleming, Timpson FFA- purchased by Livestock Buyer’s Group for
$1,150.
• Kelsey Adair, Center FFA purchased by State Representative Chris Paddie, for
$1,050.
Market Goats Light Weight:
Jaylee Sims, Center FFA- 1st
Matthew Thoren, Timpson FFA-2nd
Hope Milford, Timpson FFA – 3rd
Celine Bush, Timpson FFA-4th
Dustin Weir, Joaquin FFA-5th
Market Goats Medium Weight:
Ashlynn Lindgren, Timpson FFA-1st
Autumn Webb, Joaquin FFA-2nd
Kyle Bush, Timpson FFA-3rd
Carsen Vickers, Center FFA-4th
Emmy Richardson, Timpson FFA-5th
Market Goats Heavy Weight:
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA- 1st
Wesley Wages, Shelby County 4-H-2nd
Caroline Webb, Joaquin FFA-3rd
Hannah Wages, Shelby County 4-H-4th
Keelie McDonald, Timpson FFA-5th
Market Goats Sale Order:
• April Ramsey, Timpson FFA-Grand Champion purchased by State Representative
Chris Paddie for $3,500.
• Wesley Wages, Shelby County 4-H-Reserve Grand Champion purchased by
Farmers State Bank for $3,499.
• Ashlynn Lindgren, Timpson FFA-purchased by Cobb Vantress Hatchery and
Timpson Quick Stop and Joaquin Quick Stop for $2,250.
• Autumn Webb, Joaquin FFA-purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General
Shelters for $2,100.
• Caroline Webb, Joaquin FFA-purchased by R&D Distributing, Center Livestock,
B&W Chipping, Chance and Julie David, Toledo Automotive, Charles and Anne
Eades, Shoop Insurance/Chance Shoop Financial/Action Credit, Jack’s Saw Shop,
Boles Feed, Dr. Clayton Paul Windham, and Donald and Lois O’Rear for $1,750.
• Jaylee Sims, Center FFA-purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General
Shelters for $1,600.
• Hannah Wages, Shelby County 4-H-purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and
Hunter Buildings for $1,500.
• Matthew Thoren, Timpson FFA-purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $3,498.
Market Lambs Light Weight:
Caden Solomon, Timpson FFA- 1st
Kallie Solomon, Timpson FFA- 2nd
Celeste Bush, Timpson FFA-3rd
Market Lambs Medium Weight:
Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA-1st
Cara Searcy, Timpson FFA-2nd
Kennedy Bush, Center FFA-3rd
Market Lambs Heavy Weight:
Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA-1st
Hunter Sample, Timpson FFA-2nd
Market Lambs Sale Order:
• Hunter Sample, Timpson FFA-Grand Champion purchased by Smith Sawmill
Service, Nix Forestry, Steel Building Supply, Farmers Insurance Group, Town &
Country Real Estate, Deep East Texas Electric Co-op for $3,250.
• Kayleigh Scroggins, Timpson FFA-Reserve Grand Champion purchased by
Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,500.
• Cara Searcy, Timpson FFA-purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General
Shelters for $1,750.
• Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA-purchased by First Financial Bank, Few Ready Mix,
Cockrell Farms, Harkness Litter, Mettauer Law Firm, and Dairy Queen for
$1,900.
• Kennedy Bush, Center FFA-purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for
$2,498.
• Caden Solomon, Timpson FFA-purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $800.
• Celeste Bush, Timpson FFA-purchased by Common Disposal and ULTRA for
$1,050.
• Kallie Solomon, Timpson FFA-purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for
$1,500.
Breeding Beef Show Results are as follows:
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 1
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA-1st
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA-2nd
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA-3rd
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 2
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA-1st
Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA-2nd
Mayson Harbison, Timpson FFA-3rd
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 3
Ally Kimbro-Timpson FFA-1st
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 4
Abi Hooper-Joaquin FFA-1st
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5
Abi Hooper-Joaquin FFA-1st
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 6
Mayson Harbison-Timpson FFA-1stDivision Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/AmericanCross Heifer
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA-Grand Champion
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA-Reserve Grand Champion
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1
Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA-1st
Hannah Wages, Shelby County 4-H-2nd
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA-1st
Allison Gamble, Joaquin FFA-2nd
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross
Heifers: Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA-Grand Champion
Allison Gamble, Joaquin FFA-Reserve Grand Champion
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1
Camille Greer, Shelby County 4-H-1st
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA-1st
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA-2nd
Wesley Wages, Shelby County 4-H-3rd
Dustin Weir, Joaquin FFA-4th
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 3
Camille Greer, Shelby County 4-H-1st
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 4
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA-1st
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA- Grand Champion
Camille Greer, Shelby County 4-H- Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show:
Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA- Grand Champion
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA- Reserve Grand Champion
Division American/American Cross Bull:
Abi Hooper-Joaquin FFA, Grand Champion
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Bull of Show:
Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA-Grand Champion
Grand Champion County Bred Bull:
Abi Hooper-Joaquin FFA
Steer Sale Order:
• Megan Dunn, Shelby County 4-H-Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $5,250.
• Tucker Gamble, Joaquin FFA, -Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Diamond H for $4,500.
• Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA purchased by Oilfield Buyer’s Group for $4,499.
• Cralon Hughes, Joaquin FFA purchased by Farmer’s State Bank for $3,000.
• Allison Gamble, Joaquin FFA purchased by LHB Enterprises for $4,498.
• Abi Hooper, Joaquin FFA purchased by Lou-Tex for $3,000.
• John Weir, Joaquin FFA purchased by Oilfield Buyer’s Group for $4,498.
• Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA purchased by Top Hat for $4,498
We would also like to thank the following contributors:
Heritage Land Bank
Hawkeye Hunting Club
Farmer’s State Bank
State Representative Chris Paddie
Shelby County Farm Bureau
Shelby Savings Bank
Borders Poultry
XTO
Deep East Texas Electric Co-op.
Diamond H
Oilfield Buyer’s Group
Joaquin Quick Stop
Timpson Quick Stop
Keith Oswalt Logging
Michael & Jessica Kay
Smith Sawmill Service
Texas State Bank
Fish & Still Equipment
Hunter Buildings
General Shelters
Cobb Vantress Hatchery
LHB Enterprises
Loutex
Common Disposal
Livestock Buyer’s Group
Top Hat
Atwood & Paula Kay
Woodman Life Chapter 250
Boles Feed
Raymond Construction
Ward Animal Hospital
First Financial Bank
96 Equipment Inc.
Center Tire Co.
Shelby Veterinary Associates
Few Ready Mix
Cockrell Farms
Harkness Litter
Mettauer Law Firm
K&L Management
F&D Distributing
Ace Hardware of East Texas
Toledo Finance corp.
Center Livestock Auction Barn
Hammer Equipment
ULTRA
JML Management
Klein Cattle Company
Chance & Julie David
Toledo Automotive Supply
Odessa Link
Chris Link (Link Charolais)
Nix Forest Industries
Judge Charles Mitchell
B&W Chipping
Donald & Lois O’Rear
Charles & Anne Eades
Shoop Insurance/Chance Shoop Financial/Action Credit
Jack’s Saw Shop
Worsham’s Grocery
Steel Building Supply
Farmers Insurance Group
Dr. Clayton P. Windham
Dairy Queen
Chris Mayfield State Farm Insurance
Ihlo Sales
Dr. Dixon Golden
Raymond Motor Co.
Payne’s Community News
Bounds Insurance
Dean’s hardware
Payne’s Rentals
Town & Country Real Estate
Morrison Insurance Agency
Hardy’s Machine Shop
Ross Lumber
Hudson Auto Parts
McDonald & Sons Hardware
Center FFA
Timpson FFA
Shelby County 4-H
Joaquin FFA
Tenaha FFA
Shelbyville FFA
McDonald & Sons Hardware
Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison
Tyson Foods
Agriculture Education Day Sponsors:
J.C. McSwain Logging Contractors
Roscoe McSwain Logging
Raymond Construction, LLP
Center Tire Company Inc.
Center Livestock Auction Company
R&D Distributing, LTD
Boles Feed Company, Inc.
Woodmen Life Chapter 250
SGM Trucking (Stacy McSwain)
Texas Bank and Trust
Sabine Bank and Trust
Farmers State Bank
Shelby Savings Bank
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:
Tyson Foods
County Judge Allison Harbison
R&D Distributing
John Snider
Terry Allen
Will Lucas
Ed Johnson
Rick Campbell
Doyle Carter
Boo Klein
Scott Flowers
Paul Pustka
Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Shelby County Sheriff’s Posse
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