Kerrobert 4-H show & sale marks 80 years with a nod to the past
By Your Southwest Media Group
KERROBERT -- The Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society held its 80th Annual Regional 4-H Show & Sale on June 2 and 3 at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds Ag Building, drawing six clubs and dozens of young exhibitors for two days of competition, showmanship, and community celebration.
The event carried extra meaning this year. Margaret Meyer, 96, and Pat Connor, 94, attended as special guests. Both women were present at the very first regional show and sale in 1946, when the grand champion steer sold for 19 cents per pound. This year's sale averaged $5.79 per pound.
Eighty years between them. Margaret Meyer, 96, and Pat Connor, 94, share a moment at the Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society's 80th Annual Regional 4-H Show & Sale on June 2 and 3. Both women attended the inaugural show and sale in 1946, when the grand champion steer sold for 19 cents per pound. Photo Courtesy of Seven D Media
The next generation, all in one place. Members of six 4-H clubs gather for a group photo at the Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society's 80th Annual Regional 4-H Show & Sale, held June 2 and 3 at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds. Clubs represented include Handel Multiple, Kerrobert Multiple, Bea Bank Beef, United Beef, Major Multiple, and Crystal Springs. Photo Courtesy of Seven D Media
Dedicated to every detail. Cacey Toner of the Handel Club clips her animal in preparation for the Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society's 80th Annual Regional 4-H Show & Sale, held June 2 and 3 at the Kerrobert Fairgrounds. Toner won senior oral judging, took home two scholarships totalling $1,500, and earned grand champion Angus heifer honours at the event. Photo Courtesy of Seven D Media
Day one opened with oral judging and record book competition. Cacey Toner of the Handel Club took senior oral judging honours, Emmitt Moellenbeck of Crystal Springs claimed the intermediate title, and Edie Toner of Handel won the junior division. In record books, Myla Huber (Handel) placed first in senior, Jack Archdekin (United) in intermediate, and Weston Scott (United) in junior.
Team grooming competition saw the United Club dominate, claiming senior, intermediate split one, junior split one, and junior split two. Crystal Springs took intermediate split two.
Banquet awards recognized outstanding achievement across the clubs. Cacey Toner earned both the Kerrobert & District Agricultural Society $1,000 scholarship and the Kerrobert Chamber of Commerce $500 scholarship. Brady Cairns of the Bea Bank Club received the Bruce Morland Memorial $500 bursary.
In rate of gain, Aiden McGrath of the Handel Club took grand champion honours at 4.17 pounds per day. Owen Cairns of the Major Club placed reserve champion at 4.14 pounds per day.
Day two brought the breed classes and championship rounds. Katie Kolenosky of the United Club earned the title of Supreme Champion Female and Grand Champion Steer, while also winning senior showmanship and Grand Aggregate. Jack Archdekin, also of the United Club, was named Reserve Champion Female, Grand Champion 2-Year-Old Cow/Calf, and Reserve Aggregate.
Cacey Toner and Edie Toner led the Angus heifer results, taking grand and reserve champion respectively. Christopher Bomok and Katie Kolenosky swept the Charolais heifer division for United Club. Jack Archdekin and Cloe Dehr claimed grand and reserve in Simmental heifers, also for United. Gage McKenzie of the Kerrobert Club won grand champion in the all-other heifers category, with Maelle Moellenbeck of Crystal Springs placing reserve.
Crystal Springs Club claimed best group of four heifers. Handel Club won best pair of heifers.
Chloe Dehr of the United Club was named Grand Champion 3-Year-Old Cow/Calf, with Christopher Bomok placing reserve.
Five market steer classes ran across a weight range of 951 to 1,546 pounds. Class winners included Lynae Warrington (Bea Bank), Colton Heather (Handel), Katie Kolenosky (United), Lilly McLeod (Handel), and Owen Cairns (Major). Remi Blanchette of the Major Club earned Reserve Champion Steer. The Major Club also took best group of three market animals and best pair of market animals. Handel Club claimed best group of five market animals.
Junior showmanship went to Edie Toner, with Grady Story of Crystal Springs placing second. Intermediate showmanship was won by Chloe Dehr, followed by Jack Archdekin.
Six clubs participated in this year's event: Handel Multiple 4-H Club, Kerrobert Multiple 4-H Club, Bea Bank 4-H Beef Club, United 4-H Beef Club, Major Multiple 4-H Club, and Crystal Springs 4-H Club.