Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Show Starts @ 1pm Sale Starts @ 7pm
The live show and sale returns!
4-H Pledge I pledge, My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living, For my club, my community, my country and my world.
4-H Motto “Learn To Do by Doing”
4-H Quality Equation Principles
Quality People – Promote responsibility, respect, trust, honesty, fairness, sportsmanship, citizenship, teamwork & caring.
Quality Experiences – Provide members with personal development and skill development experiences.
Quality Projects – Promote and value quality effort. Promote high quality, safe food production within industry standards.
What’s 4-H? It is an international organization including over 7 million members in 80 countries throughout the world. For Canada, 4-H started in Roland, Manitoba. The 4-H programs available today are for both farm and non-farm youth across Canada.
Why 4-H? 4-H allows youth to experience, learn and to do lots of activities. There are many different 4-H clubs around Canada that range from taking photographs, cooking and caring for animals.
Why is it 4-H? 4-H represents the four “H”s in the pledge. We pledge our Head, Heart, Hands and Health.
To Prospective Buyers, Once again, another year of 4-H has soared by and we are approaching our show and sale. This year we have 15 members in the Rivers 4-H Beef Club. This year it was easier to get together as a club as the covid restrictions lessoned. As a club, we had weigh day, speeches, rally day, highway cleanup and a meeting once a month either in person on via zoom. During the in-person meeting, we did different activities whether that be weighing our steers, judging animals or learning how to read pedigree sheets. Our club has enjoyed being able to be back in person with one another and are thrilled to be having a live show and sale that is open to the public this upcoming summer. Throughout the past few months, every member has continued to work with their project animal(s) in order to be prepared for the show and sale on July 6th. We are having the live show and sale at HTA Charolais just outside of Rivers. Everyone is welcome to come watch both the show and sale at the farm. The 2021-22 4-H year has been a very fun and enjoyable year and was very beneficial to every member. We did another food drive this year that was collected by each member prior to Christmas and then brought to our 4-H Christmas Party and weigh day. I delivered all the collected items to the Rivers Food Bank where families in need could receive food to enjoy over the holidays. Our club believes this is a very important aspect of our club and love that we can help individuals in need. We would like to give a major thank you to our leaders Shawn Airey and Wenda Best. We can not thank you enough for your commitment and support to this club but also to each individual member. Next, we would like to thank the parents for helping us with our projects, sitting in on the meetings and with whatever jobs need to be done. I want to thank my fellow board members: Vice President-Jillian Burt, Secretary-Karas Munz, Treasurer-Austin Peters and the Club Reporters, Chase Airey and Landon Hockley. Next, I would like to recognize Blake Airey, Kinley Peters, Corbin Munz, Maverick Peters, Shayden Manz, Brody Basaraba, Aklen Abey, Tarron Basaraba and Nathan Hillis. I thank you all for the effort and commitment you have shown to the 4-H club. The group of steers we are offering this year allows you to be confident in your purchase. They have been well fed and you can see the amount of effort each one of my fellow members have put in. Please join us for the live sale on July 6th at HTA Charolais (Shawn and Tanya Airey)! Directions can be found closer to the end of the catalog. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (431)282-3225. Thank you for taking the time to read this! Your truly, Kate-Leigh Heapy—President
Welcome to the 2022 Rivers & District 4-H Beef Club market steer offering. We are pleased to be once again be offering a live auction to market the members finished projects. We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication the members have displayed during this 4-H year. The following are the SALE DETAILS • • • • •
There are 15 steers on offer. All steers will be weighed July 6th. Steers will be sold by live auction. There are limited processing spots available at local abattoirs so please let us know what your intentions are and we will book the steer in for you. If you chose to send your steer for resale members will transport it to the destination of your choice.
4-H Beef is the cream of the crop as far as purchasing beef goes. This is a very cost-effective way of stocking your freezer with premium beef. In comparing the cost of purchasing a 4-H beef to a whole beef from your local grocery store you can save between $ 2200 & $2500. Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on quality beef while supporting these future cattle producers. Team up with another business or family. Processing can be split into halves or quarters. Not only are you supporting a local 4-H member but also the local butcher and you know you are getting the best beef money can buy! Purchasing a 4-H steer is a very effective way to advertise your business. The 4-H members make a great effort to make sure your advertising goes a long way. Sale buyers’ names are posted in several places. Buyers’ lists are reviewed with members. As a business the advertising expense is a great tax write off. Please don’t hesitate to contact a member directly or the leaders listed below.
Leader Contacts Wenda Best 204-838-2236 home 204-748-5198 cell
Shawn Airey 204-328-7704 home 204-724-8823 cell
Thank You to our 2021 Sponsors Melody Acres
Rock’n “H” Livestock Supplies
Daly Repair Cattlex Ltd. Southwest Area 4-H Council HTA Charolais Manitoba 4-H Council Clay Hills Livestock Masterfeeds
Brierwood Creek Café & Grill Total Farm Supply Redline Transport
Austyn Peters Hi my name is Austyn Peters; I am 14 years old and this is my 7th year in 4H. My parents are Trevor and Amy Peters. My steer is a Simmental and his name is Kenny. I didn’t have to buy my steer this year because he came out of my own cow Karen. I also have a heifer project and her name is J-Lo. This is the 3rd year I am the treasurer of our club. When I sell Kenny I hope to put my earnings towards buying a car and/or adding more females to my herd. Don’t miss your chance to fill your freezer!
Kinley Peters Hi! My name is Kinley and I’m 12 years old, my mom and dad are Trevor and Amy Peters. I live on a farm just east of Rivers with about 90 cows. This is my 5th year in 4-H and I have a steer named Zander. Zander was born February 11th and he is a twin to Corbin steer Alex, so their name together is ‘Alexander’. Zander has a fullblood Simmental sire that looks just like Alex and a Charolais dam that looks just like Zander. I also have a heifer project and her name is Jazz, she is a fullblood Simmental. This year I look forward to having a show and sale where people can come and see the hard work I have put into my projects! See you there!
Karas Munz My name is Karas Munz. I am 15 years old and I live in Oak River. This is my fourth year in Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club. This year my steer’s name is Jeffrey. He was born on March 23, 2021. He’s quiet and a quick learner. I bought him from Trevor and Amy Peters of Big Sky Simmentals just outside of Rivers. I’m going to put my earnings toward next year’s steer project and future schooling. Thank you!
Kate-Leigh Heapy Hi, I am Kate-Leigh Heapy and I am 17 years old. My parents are Darcy & Lori Heapy and I live on a dairy/grain farm outside of Oak River. I enjoy camping, boating, riding horses, playing softball and spending time with our dairy cows. My Charolais cross steer’s name is Alvin, yes from Alvin and the Chipmunks! I am currently in grade 12 and am putting my steer money towards my post secondary education that I will be beginning this upcoming fall in Brandon. If you have any questions, please contact me at (431)282-3225.
Blake Airey Hi! My name is Blake Airey. My parents are Shawn and Tanya Airey. We live on a farm west of Rivers. I'm 9 years old and I enjoy playing softball and hockey, crafting, gardening, baking, helping on the farm, camping and fishing. This is my second year with a 4-H steer project. I have been showing calves since I was 2 years old. My steer is named Simone (SEE-MOAN). His name was picked from the movie "The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked". He is a Charolais cross. I think my steer's meat is going to make AAA and taste amazing. I'm pretty sure it will make your mouth water like a waterfall. I think you will find him very delicious. It might even be the best meat you have ever tasted. Proceeds from my steer will go to my education funds. If you want to buy Simone or know more about him, please call or text my parents, Shawn - 204-7248823 or Tanya - 204-365-0850.
Chase Airey Hi! My name is Chase Airey. I am 11 years old and my parents are Shawn & Tanya Airey. We farm west of Rivers and have a purebred Charolais cattle operation, HTA Charolais. I enjoy helping on the farm, fishing, playing hockey, camping and boating. This is my 4th year in 4-H. My steer's name is Theodore. Teamwork makes the dream work. That's why my sister, my cousin and I put together the iconic steer trio, Alvin, Simon and Theodore. Theodore is a charolais cross. I am almost certain he will be the best tasting meat you will ever have! Any profits from my steer will go towards my future education. If you are interested in buying Theodore, or have any questions, you can call or text my parents, Shawn - 204-724-8823 or Tanya - 204-365-0850.
Jillian Burt
My name is Jill Burt and I am 17 years old. I live on a grain and cattle farm north west of rivers. I have been apart of the rivers 4h beef club for 8 years. This will be my last year in 4-h as I am graduating this year. I attend high school at Rivers Collegiate. I plan to move to Brandon and go to ACC in the fall. I will be taking a two year agribusiness program. Once I’m done that I would like to come home and farm.
Nathan Hillis Hi, my name is Nathan Hillis. I am 12 years old. I live on a farm east of Rivers with my mom, dad and sister. This is my first year in 4-H. My steer’s name is Bruiser. He was born on our farm on March 25, 2021. His mom is one of my favorite cows and she was also born on our farm! At weigh day in December, he weighed 852 lbs. I’m really excited for this year’s show and sale. I’m positive he will taste amazing. If you have any questions, contact my mom Shelly at 204-724-0590 or my dad at 204-724-5778.
Shayden Manz Hi my name is Shayden Manz. I am 15 years old. This is my steer Jimmy. My parents are Kirby Manz and Eric Hillis. This is my 2nd year with the Rivers 4-h beef club. My family runs a cattle and sheep operation in between Brandon and Rivers. Jimmy and myself are working together pretty well. Jimmy is a full brother to my steer from last year which we did awesome together. I can’t wait to show everyone this big baby and how well jimmy and myself work as a team. I’d like to thank everyone for supporting 4-h through out the years and years to come. If you have any questions about Jimmy you can email my mom Kirby - kirbymanz13@gmail.com or call my dad Eric at 204-761-7823 Thanks again hope to see and talk to everyone at achievement day.
Corbin Munz My name is Corbin Munz. I am 12 years old and I live in Oak River. This is my forth year in Rivers and District 4-H Beef Club and I’m learning a lot. This is my first year with a steer. His name is Alex. He was a twin born on February 11, 2021. Alex is from Trevor and Amy Peters of Big Sky Simmentals just outside of Rivers. He and I are still working hard in preparation for show day! The money from the sale of Alex will go towards the purchase of my steer project for next year. Thank you!
Maverick Peters Hi, my name is Maverick and this is my first year in 4H. I’m 8 years old and I’m in grade 3. I live just outside Rivers on a beef farm with my parents, Trevor and Amy and sisters, Austyn and Kinley. This year I am doing a steer project and his name is Chow or Mr.Chow or Chubby Chow. He is a red blaze faced Simmental and so far he has been very good to work with. I want him to be halter broke so good that I can show him all by myself. I hope you like Chow as much as I do because he will be very tasty beef for your freezer.
Aklen Abey Hi! My name is Aklen Abey and I’m 11 years old. My parents are Atlee & Candace Abey. This is my first year with the Rivers 4H Beef Club but 4th year with a steer project. I live by Douglas but play baseball in Rivers. I enjoy playing baseball & hockey, helping on the farm and camping. I enjoy seeding & harvest but haying is my favourite. My steers name is Duramax, as Chevy trucks are the best. Duramax is Purebred Angus, and I know will taste great on a BBQ. The profits from my steer sale will go towards my Education Fund after high school. Thank you to all businesses for supporting our clubs steer sale. If your interested in my steer please contact my Dad or I at 204-7214465, I would love you tell you about Duramax.
Tarron Basaraba Hi, my name is Tarron Basaraba. I am 11 years old and my parents are Shannon and Troy. Our farm is northeast of Forrest. This is my third year showing beef in 4-H and I love being a part of the Rivers 4-H Beef Club. This year my steer’s name is Vache (that’s French for cow) and he is a Black Angus. I picked him myself as a 4-H project because I really liked the look of him, he was friendly, and I thought he would fill out nice. And he did not disappoint me! You don’t want to miss out on this delicious Angus beef! The money I will make from selling him will go towards my education fund, first car, and my next 4-H project. If you are interested in my steer or have any questions, please contact my dad Troy at 204-573-0181. Thank you.
Brody Basaraba Hi, my name is Brody Basaraba and I am 10 years old. This is my third year in 4-H but my first year in the Rivers 4H Beef Club. I live northeast of Forrest with my brother Tarron and my parents Shannon and Troy. This year I have a Lowline Angus Hereford cross steer which is a Miniature breed. My steer’s name is Jacoby and he was the very first calf that was born on our farm. I am very excited to show everyone these miniature cattle. My steer may be smaller than the others, but he will be tasty with the perfect sized steaks for your BBQ! With the money I will receive from selling my steer, I will put it towards my education and purchasing future 4-H animals. If you are interested in buying my steer, or if you have any questions, please contact my dad Troy at 204-573-0181. Thank you
Landon Hockley Hello I’m Landon Hockley I live on a mixed grain and dairy farm with my parents Neale and Dayna near Forrest. I have enjoyed learning the beef side of farming through the 4-H club. I have teamed up with the Peters family where they house my steer Rocky Balboa who is a simmental calf. The Peters are very generous with their time and patience teaching me the skills I need to prepare and show my calf. Throughout my years in 4-H I have gotten the privilege of learning from Shawn Airey, Wenda Best and the Peters family. I thank them for guiding my career further into leading and showing beef.
Please join us for our show and sale on July 6th at HTA Charolais!
Show & Sale Directions to HTA Charolais
- From Rivers, MB: travel west on Highway 25, turn right onto Road 70, continue west to Road 128 (dead end), turn north (right) on Road 128, yard is ¼ mile north on the west (left) side. - From Oak River, MB: Travel south on Provincial Road 354 to Road 71, turn east (left) and travel 2 miles to Road 128, turn south (right) and travel ¾ mile. Yard is on the west (right) side of the road. - From Kenton, MB: Take Highway 259 to Road 128, turn north (left) and travel 1 ¼ miles, yard is on the west (left) side of the road.
- Search “HTA Charolais Bull Sale” on google maps for directions.
Hi, my name is Jill Burt and I’m 17 years old. I am in grade 12 and go to school at River Collegiate. I live on a farm North West of Rivers. My family and I farm grain and cattle, I have a few horses kicking around as well. I typically spend my time helping my dad with the farm, playing sports, and riding my horses. I like doing jackpots with my horse Kitty and also like spending time outside camping and on the lake. After school I plan to attend ACC in the fall to take agribusiness. When I am done post-secondary, I intend to come home and farm as it is something that has always interested me and something I enjoy doing. This year I just have a steer and his name is Sheldon. He is a Charolais/Angus cross.
My name is Kate-Leigh Heapy and I live 3 miles south of Oak River on a dairy and grain farm. I am planning to attend Assiniboine Community College in the fall of 2022 where I will be taking a two-year diploma in Business Administration - Accounting. After I graduate and receive my diploma, I will hopefully transfer over to university to complete the 2+2 program and turn my diploma into a degree. I will then finish my schooling after I get my degree and take the CPA exam to become a Chartered Professional Accountant. A big part of my life that excites me is completing all my long-term goals. I have a long list of goals for my future. I plan to return to the country after passing the CPA exam to work at a local accounting firm. Once I get settled into my job, I have dreamed of taking over our family dairy farm since I was a child and still plan to do so. I have a major passion for our dairy farm and the entire industry and love to be outside with the cows as much as I can. I take pride in the many roles I play on our farm including registering all our calves along with milking the cows every night. I have a huge passion for horses and love to spent time with my two horses; FuFu and Ty. I do love my time on the farm but definitely doing many other things. I love to camp and boat and have taken on a new interest in wake boarding. I love to spend time at the lake with my family and friends. Also, I spend a lot of time playing sports: badminton, softball, volleyball and hockey. Another long-term goal of mine is to get my real estate license. I love houses, whether it be designing, renovating or selling them. I am very passionate about my future and push myself everyday in order to get closer to my goals! The life skills I have learned throughout my years in 4-H have enabled me to be who I am today. The first 4-H experience for me was as a member of an equine club and then I moved onto beef 4-H. My first 4-H speeches were nerve wracking but have provided a huge advantage now as I easily speak and lead with confidence. Proper communication skills are an excellent attribute. I had to work hard to have my projects ready to show at achievement. It taught me to be organized and to manage my time by completing my project on time. 4-H has taught me how to save the money earned from selling my steer to pay for my future post secondary education. Beef 4-H encompasses many different aspects of learning; all of which will benefit my future. The most important part of my 4H years that will help guide me was learning how to be a leader to other members. I have served the past two years as our club president and it has helped me grow as a person. The position has shown me how to effectively run a meeting, create an agenda, communicate with others and how to help the other members. 4-H has been a huge building block in my development. It has created life experiences that I will use throughout my life. It has taught me the importance of hard work and dedication. I will put all the skills I have learned and developed from 4-H to great use as I enter my next chapter: post secondary school! “Learn To Do By Doing!”
THANK YOU! All members, leaders and families would like to thank everyone who supported the show and sale. We would like to throw a huge thank you out to all the bidders and buyers from this year and past years. Please take a minute to look at the previous buyers.
2020
2021
Prairie Rose Meats
Ron Lasota
Redfern Farm Services
Redfern Farm Services
Behlen Industries
Masterfeeds / Total Farm Supply
Renard Meat Services
Woodworth Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd
Brierwood Creek Café & Grill Total Farm Supply Masterfeeds Henry Meats Oak River Quick Freeze JS Henry & Son Richard & Judith Banville, Lloyd & Sharon Foster, Craig Allison & Lindsay Smith
JS Henry Seeds Trouw Nutrition Prairie Rose Meats Oak River Quick Freeze & McCallum Services Ltd. Way-Mor Agencies Ltd.