The 18 th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held March 2, 2023 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 100 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 Mrs. April Cade. Edward Schneider, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Both judges were very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation dinner and Livestock Auction was held the following Saturday on March 4 th at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.

The livestock auction premium money totaled just over $112,591 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Lane Dunn, County Extension Agent. We would like to say a special thank you to all contributors and bidders for making this year’s auction our most successful ever.

The following are the results of the show and auction:

Champions Row Represented By: Cassie Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show, Cassie’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $10,000 with High Roller purchasing the 1,270-pound steer. Reserve Champion Steer honor went to Sydney Shout of Timpson FFA. Sydney’s steer was purchased by High Roller for $6,000.

The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA with Victory Therapy purchasing the champion hog for $4,000.

Slade Kirby of Center FFA showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Farmers State Bank for $3,250.

In the Market Goat division, Avery Metcalf of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. Avery’s goat was purchased for $4,000 by Ross Lumber, Debby & Tim Amos, 5M Gas, LLC, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, James and Robin Conway, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, McDonald and Sons, Hudman Floral & Gifts, Nix Forrest Industries, Inc., Bulldog Tire, Hudson Auto Parts, Johnson’s Wang Dang Do, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., T-5 Construction, Don & Marcie Shoemaker and Rancho Grande.

The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Keelie McDonald of Timpson FFA. Keelie’s goat was purchased for $2,500 by Mackey Cattle. Landree Jousan of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s show. Hawkeye Hunting Club purchased Landree’s lamb for $5,000.

Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Jacie Lee of Center FFA. United Ag & Turf, Buddy & Paula Kay Atwood, Judge Allison Harbison, Few Ready Mix and R&D Distributing purchased Jacie’s lamb for $3,000.

The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Brooklyn Oliver of Center FFA. Brooklyn will receive premium money in the amount of $400.

Caesyn Lee of Timpson FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. Caesyn will receive $350 in premium money.

The Speaking Contest was held for the second year at the Shelby County Livestock Show this year. Winning the Junior Division of the Public Speaking Contest was Landree Jousan of Shelby Co. 4-H with a speech in the Animal Science category titled, “Lizzie the Replacement Heifer.”.

The Intermediate Division of the Public Speaking Contest was won by Kayson Pledger of Timpson FFA with a speech in the Animal Science category titled, “To Feed or Not to Feed.”.

Catherine Searcy of Timpson FFA won the Senior Division with their speech in the Ag Policy category titled, “Put a Pause On the PAUSE Act.”

Other placings in Thursday's Show were as follows:

Rabbit Show Results:

Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Doe: Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA)

- Reserve Grand Champion Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Buck: Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA)- Grand Champion Lily West (Shelbyville FFA)

- Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Rabbits – Doe Class: Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – First Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – Second Nakia Roland (Timpson FFA) – Third Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Fourth Chyler Bradshaw (Shelbyville FFA – Fifth Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Sixth River Wilkinson (Shelbyville FFA) – Seventh Shelby Freeman (Joaquin FFA) – Eighth

Breeding Rabbits – Buck Class: Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – First Lily West (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Mason Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – Third Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth Carolina Warr (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth Liela Klein (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Seventh Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) – Eighth

Market Rabbits: Brooklyn Oliver (Center FFA)

- Grand Champion Rabbit Caesyn Lee (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit Avery Lawson (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Zoe Cline (Timpson FFA) – Fourth River Wilkinson (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth James Ford (Center FFA) – Sixth Kate Ford (Center FFA) - Seventh

Lamb Show Results: Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep - Ewe: Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Luke Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Reserve Grand Champion Market Lambs Class 1: Zachary Kelley (Center FFA) – First Emmanuel Montes (Center FFA) – Second Bryleigh Lynch (Joaquin FFA) –

Third Market Lambs Class 2: Jacie Lee (Center FFA) – First Luke Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Adly Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H)

– Third Market Lambs Class 3: Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Abby Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Market Lambs Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order: 1) Landree Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H

- Grand Champion purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $5,000 2) Jacie Lee, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by United Ag & Turf, Buddy & Paula Kay Atwood, Judge Alison Harbison, Few Ready Mix and R&D Distributing for $3,000 3) Luke Jousan, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Farmers State Bank for $2,999 4) Zachary Kelley, Center FFA – purchased by Despino’s Tire for $2,000 5) Adly Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – Austin Bank for $2,500 6) Abby Messer, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by H3 Cattle & Cobb Hatchery for $2,999 7) Emmanuel Montes, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell Portable Buildings for $2,750 8) Bryleigh Lynch, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Despino’s Tire for $2,999 Lamb Showmanship Results:

In the Lamb division, Emmanuel Montes of Center FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Shelby Co. Farm Bureau. Abby Messer of Shelby County 4-H was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Shelby Co. 4-H. Goat Show Results: Grand Champion Breeding Goat - Doe: Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Grand Champion Market Goats Class 1: Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) – First Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA) – Second Alexis Jackson (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Alyssa Cummings (Joaquin FFA) – Fourth Laney Bass (Shelbyville FFA) – Fifth Brittany Bartee (Shelbyville FFA) – Sixth Chloe McArthur (Shelbyville FFA) - Seventh Market Goats Class 2: Wyatt Foster (Center FFA) – First Naomie Meyers (Center FFA) – Second Elijah Sanford (Center FFA) – Third Peyton Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Fourth Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA) – Fifth Ryder Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Sixth Bryana Stevens (Center FFA) – Seventh Market Goats Class 3: Ashlynn McNutt (Timpson FFA) – First Presley Bilyeu (Timpson FFA) – Second Autumn Alford (Joaquin FFA) – Third Cailyn McArthur Shelbyville FFA) – Fourth Market Goats - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Sale Order: 1) Avery Metcalf, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Ross Lumber, Debby & Tim Amos, 5M Gas, LLC, Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop, James and Robin Conway, Factory Direct Portable Buildings, McDonald and Sons, Hudman Floral & Gifts, Nix Forrest Industries, Inc., Bulldog Tire, Hudson Auto Parts, Johnson’s Wang Dang Do, James Ramsey Construction, Inc., T-5 Construction, Don & Marcie Shoemaker and Rancho Grande for $4,000 2) Keelie McDonald, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Mackey Cattle for $2,500 3) Wyatt Foster, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $2,499 4) Ashlynn McNutt, Timpson FFA – purchased by L&R Cattle, Rydaco, Ace Hardware of East Texas, and LOC International for $2,250 5) Naomie Meyers, Center FFA – purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,499 6) Elijah Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by McAdams Propane & Mathews Real Estate for $2,499 7) Peyton Bilyeu, Timpson FFA – purchased by Ruston Bush, for $2,000 8) Presley Bilyeu, Timpson FFA – purchased by Aethon Energy, East Texas Asphalt, First Financial Bank, Cockrell Farms and Toldeo Automotive Supply for $2,000 Goat Showmanship Results: In the Goat division, Keelie McDonald of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Ashlynn McNutt of Timpson FFA was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Farm Bureau. Swine Show Results: Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Swine – Gilt River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Swine – Gilt River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – First Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Second River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Market Swine Class 1: Joshua Sanford (Center FFA) – First Stormie Meyers (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Michael Mathews (Shelbyville FFA) – Third Market Swine Class 2: Trevor Hightower (Center FFA) – First Logan Meyer (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Chase Haley (Shelbyville FFA) - Third Market Swine Class 3: Baylin Phelps (Center FFA) – First Alaina Haley (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Wyomie Meyers (Center FFA) – Third Market Swine Class 4: Slade Kirby (Center FFA) – First Grayson Hightower (Center FFA) – Second Kiptyn Phelps (Center FFA) – Third Market Swine Class 5: Irelynn Clouse (Joaquin FFA) – First River Williford (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Market Swine Sale Order: 1) Irelynn Clouse, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Victory Therapy for $4,000 2) Slade Kirby, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Farmers State Bank for $3,250 3) Trevor Hightower, Center FFA - purchased by Borders Poultry for $3,249 4) River Williford, Shelbyville FFA - purchased by J.B. Raymond for $2,600 5) Logan Meyer, Shelbyville FFA - purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $2,500 6) Baylin Phelps, Center FFA - purchased by Shelby Savings Bank, Shelby Insurance Agency, General Shelters, and Campbell’s Portable Buildings for $3,249 7) Joshua Sanford, Center FFA – purchased by Tyson for $3,000 8) Stormie Meyers, Shelby County 4-H – purchased by K&L Contractors, Klein Cattle Company and ULTRA for $2,999 Swine Showmanship Results: Logan Meyer of Shelbyville 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 Slade Kirby of Center FFA Beef Show Results are as follows: Market Steer Results: Steer Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Sale Order: 1) Cassie Nutt, Center FFA - Grand Champion purchased by High Roller for $10,000 2) Sydney Shout, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by High Roller for $6,000 3) Alana Fuller, Shelbyville FFA – purchased by JML Management for $5,000 4) Kayson Pledger, Timpson FFA – purchased by Austin Bank for $5,000 5) Conner Nutt, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Clear Fork Midstream, Keith Oswalt Logging, East Texas Livestock, Center Tire Co. and Worsham’s Grocery for $4,000 6) Hannah Wages, Center FFA – purchased by Deep East Texas Electric for $4,000 7) Miladie Pohorelsky, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by C.B. Genetics, L&R Timber and Shelby Veterinary Associates for $4,000 8) Hadlie Pohorelsky, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by Shelby County Farm Bureau for $3,500 The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Steer: Was shown by Conner Nutt. Conner will receive $1,000 from Farmers State Bank. The 2nd place County Bred Steer was shown by Hadlie Pohorelsky. Hadlie will receive $250 presented by Livestock Nutrition Center. Highest Gaining Steer Award: Went to Kayson Pledger. Kayson will receive $150 presented by Livestock Nutrition Center Breeding Heifer Results: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show: Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Camillle Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer Nolan Seale (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion Division Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division American/American Cross: Class 1 Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First American/American Cross: Class 2 Baylor Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First American/American Cross: Class 3 Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First American/American Cross: Class 4 Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – First American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5 Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Ashley Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second American/American Cross Heifer: Class 6 Nolan Seale (Shelbyville FFA) - First Samantha Wainright (Shelbyville FFA) – Second Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers: Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Division Branson Permenter (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1 Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2 Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Branson Permenter (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Second Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Division Grand Champion Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1 Carter Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2 Miladie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Miladie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – Second Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 3 Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 4 Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 5 Fallon Sullivan (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Heifer: Was shown by Ally Kimbro of Shelby Co. 4-H. Ally will receive $750 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place County Bred Heifer was shown by Hadlie Pohorelsky of Shelby Co. 4-H. Hadlie will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. Bull Show Results: Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull of Show: Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Bull: Class 1 Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) – First Breeding Bull: Class 2 Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – First Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion County Bred Bull: Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Grand Champion Hadlie Pohorelsky (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Beef Showmanship Results: In the Beef division, Camille Greer of Shelby Co. 4-H was presented with the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Miladie Pohorelsky of Shelby Co. 4-H with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle. We would also like to thank the following contributors: Hawkeye Hunting Club Austin State Bank Shelby Savings Bank Farmers State Bank JML Management Tyson Despino’s Tire Shelby County Farm Bureau Center Livestock Auction Borders Poultry Supply Deep East Texas Electric Coop McAdam's Propane Boles Feed United Ag & Turf General Shelters Mathews Real Estate Clear Fork Midstream K&L Contractors Aethon Energy Campbell Portable Buildings Keith Oswalt Logging Klein Cattle Company Timpson/Joaquin Quick Stop ULTRA Heritage Land Bank 5M Gas, LLC Center Glass East Texas Asphalt Elite Hair Design First Financial Bank Joe Bill & Connie Mettauer L&R Cattle Company Raymond Construction Rydaco Sabine State Bank Ward Animal Hospital Ace Hardware of East Texas/ETPS Nix Forrest Industries, Inc. LOC International CB Genetics L&R Timber Buddy & Paula Kay Atwood Shelby Veterinary Associates Link Charolais Cockrell Farms East Texas Livestock Few Ready Mix Livestock Nutrition Center Mettauer Law Firm R&D Distributing Center Tire Company JBI Insurance T-5 Construction Toledo Automotive Supply Chance Shoop Financial Citizens Bank Worsham's Grocery Action Credit Bounds Insurance Dairy Queen Dr. Dixon Golden Hardy's Machine Shop Ihlo Sales Jack's Saw Shop Judge Allison Harbison Ross Lumber State Farm-Chris Mayfield Steel Building Supply Debby and Tim Amos Factory Direct Portable Buildings Hudson Auto Parts Don and Marcie Shoemaker James and Robin Conway James Ramsey Construction McDonald and Sons Bulldog Tire Hudman Floral & Gifts Johnson's Wang Dang Do Shelby Insurance Agency Cobb Hatchery H3 Cattle High Roller Victory Therapy Aurora Concepts Mackey Cattle J.B. Raymond Ruston Bush Rancho Grande Common Disposal 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: Terry Allen Boo Klein Robert Griffin Steve Waters Ed Johnson J.J. Ford Scott Flowers B.J. Muschalek Shelby County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and thank you to all those who donate and volunteer to make this program a huge success!

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