2023 Ponoka 4-H Show and Sale

2023

Bidding Information

Bidding will be in-person and on-line through Vold Jones & VoldAuction Co. Ltd. Ponoka.

Sale Starts 5:30 pm, May 9th, 2023

IN PERSON BIDDING:

-Auction will be held in ring with live Auctioneer

-Bid takers will be on hand to take bids from you in the crowd

-On-line bids will be taken simultaneously and captured on live screen in ring

-Prices will be per pound at live weight

ONLINE BIDDING:

-Visit the VJV site at www.vjvauction.com/ponoka/sale-listing-4h

-Here you can register to bid. * See “Buyer Registration– Online” instructions below

-If participated before, go to VJV page above, login and Verify / Attend sale

-You will be able to view the entire catalogue as well as the pictures and videos that each member has contributed of their projects prior to the show and sale

-Ensure you have a suitable wi-fi connection

BUYER REGISTRATION:

In-person:

- Please register your business or personally at the “Bidder Registration Table”

- Bring a business Card and we will do the rest to get you registered

On-line:

If you have registered before, you do not need to re-register. You can login with your email and password ( “forgot password” tab available if you don’t remember your password & follow steps )

If haven’t registered before, you MUST complete all four steps

1) go to www.vjvauction.com/ponoka/sale-listing-4h and Click “ Click to login ”

2) find the “Register” tab & Input required information with password

3) Respond to account verification email to activate account-

4) go back to VJV page and Verify / Attend sale

*Once weigh-information is gathered and judging is completed during the day of May 9th, individual information will be added and lots will be reorganized to recognize champions and weight classes. Please be patient, and check in often, as this information will transfer shortly before sale time.

If you have any other questions or are uncomfortable bidding online, please contact Craig Jacklin at 403-783-1453 or craig@vjvauction.com to discuss other purchase options

Cover Page Design:

4-H has a motto, which is "Learn to do by doing". So instead of going out to a design company to develop a poster, many members created self-made submissions as a contest.

All members that participated showed great courage, believing in themselves and willing to share their talents to support their club and our district. The winning poster was created by Brodey Thalen a member of the West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club.

Sale Information

YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS AUCTION WILL:

-Encourage these dedicated youth to continue raising livestock in the future and confirm “Hard work pays off”, this may include the opportunity to self-fund next year’s project or start/ expand their herd. Remember these members have much higher costs than traditional market cattle.

-Ensure that all buyers continue to receive the best possible product, as these young men and women have put in countless hours with their projects to ensure their projects qualify for the highest grades and yields of meat possible.

-Encourage youth to be involved in 4-H, now, and in the future.

-Support many youth’s ambitions for post secondary school, entrepreneurship and other ambitions that give back to our communities.

SUPPOSE YOU BUY:

There are many ways to use an animal. Here are a few suggestions:

Individuals

· Put it in your freezer or food locker, if a whole animal is too much, split it with a others.

· Resell it at the market price to the commercial buyer who is in attendance.

Service clubs, lodges:

· Auction off packaged meat to members and boost your club treasury.

· Put on a BBQ.

· Donate meat to your favourite charity.

Businesses:

· Present top quality meat to employees.

· Put on a barbecue for your employees.

· Use it in a sales/ marketing promotion.

Restaurants and Markets:

· Advertise and serve prize-winning meat.

All buyers will receive a Thank You photo to display, as well as recognized in our Thank You catalogue, on display in many local businesses.

Resale Option:

If you or your organization plan to purchase and want to resell at market price, delivery to VJV for the Wednesday sale can be arranged.

For example:

Your purchase: 1200 lbs x $3.00= $3,600.00

You resell: 1200 lbs x $1.70 = $2,040.00

Your actual costs: *$1,560.00

*As a business you can use this process option for tax bene ts. Contact nancial professional for assistance.

To arrange delivery to VJV, please contact Patrick Lentz: 403-588-1828

WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE FROM YOUR PURCHASE?

It is the beef committee’s hope, that young people selling in this auction should receive premium prices. Why this premium? First, it allows these 4-H members enough margin for a small pro t. Secondly, you will receive a higher graded and yielding beef product, not to mention community recognition.

For example:

- A purchase live weight of 1200 lbs

- Typical hanging weight: 700lb carcass

- Pending factors of yield, you would enjoy approximately 400lbs of high quality meat

HOW DO I GET MY PURCHASE PROCESSED?

All members have pre-booked processing dates at various local facilities. You can choose to utilize these dates or make your own arrangements at a facilities of choice.

Letter from the President

On behalf of the Ponoka District 4-H Beef Committee, I would like to welcome you all to our show and sale. We are extremely thankful to gather again in the spirit of supporting our young members. Our district clubs are growing and for many of our members, this will be their first show and sale. 4-H is modeled around the concept of "learn to do by doing". Whether you have supported 4-H for years, or this is your first opportunity, you will once again see a tremendous group of young boys and girls that have worked very hard to prepare for this event. The Show and Sale has been going on for a very long time, and continues to be a signature event for Ponoka and surrounding area. Many hours of planning and preparing have gone into this event from our boards, parents, volunteers and sponsors, which all our members are extremely thankful for.

At the Show & Sale, you are certain to see some great looking animals, but what you may not see are the hours of dedication put in to get here. Partnerships have been developing between these animals and members of our local youth for the past 211 days. The members walk their animals, wash and brush them, talk to them and give them the best life they can. Our young members learn in many ways throughout all phases of their beef projects, learning the fundamentals about raising beef cattle. Steers are chosen shortly after weaning and official weights are taken in early October to start off their 4-H project. Each member is responsible to capture and retain animal history, feed records, vaccinations, and all costs and activities as a minimum. They are careful with measuring different types of feed to ensure proper growth and health of each animal. We are very excited to welcome back female projects to the show and sale. This year, we will be hosting our female classes May 8th at 7pm. We have seen some great participation and momentum to grow the female portion of our show and encourage your attendance.

What does it mean to be a 4-H member you might ask? Every member may have a bit of a different answer but it is certain to include them using the 4-H’s: Head, Hands, Heart and Health. 4-H is about engaging youth to reach their fullest potential, while developing citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills. It is about building relationships with friends, animals and our community. Our world is always changing and kids are adapting and gaining the skills they will need to overcome challenges they may face. We see many past and present 4-H members often referred to as “one of the good ones”. I challenge you to spend any time that you have, visiting with the members, they are really looking forward to it. These kids are making positive impacts to peers, parents, community and our world, with confidence gained on days like today. You will see them again, remember them. They will be there someday as leaders in our workforce, our community or when someone needs help, with the same values.

Thank you again for supporting in any way possible,

Patrick Lentz President, Ponoka District 4-H Beef Committee

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.

Charity Steer 2023

The members from both the East and West Ponoka 4-H Beef Clubs wish to donate the proceeds from this year’s raffle to the PONOKA FOOD BANK and OLD MACDONALD KENNELS. With the purchase of a raffle ticket you have a chance to win one of 2 prizes. Each prize consists of one 1/2 of our nicely finished charity steer that is cut, wrapped and ready for your freezer!

Every year the East and West Clubs take a turn to care for and feed our charity steer. The West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club is responsible for this year’s project and a very big thank you to the Thalen (Henry & Andrea) family for raising our 2023 charity steer.

Raffle tickets are available to purchase from any East or West Club 4-H member for $5.00 per ticket. As well we appreciate that many local businesses throughout our community have graciously agreed to sell tickets on behalf of our 4-H clubs. The prize draw will take place immediately after our Ponoka District 4-H Beef Steer Sale on May 9, 2023 at the Calnash Ag Event Center in Ponoka.

This year’s proceeds

Thank you for your support!

East Ponoka Beef Club

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters of 4-H,

Hello, I am Christine Gustafson, General Leader of the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club, along with my Assistant Leaders, Alex Cripps, Craig Abt, and Cleaver Leaders Megan Cox, Nicole Myers-Abt and Joanna Koelman. This is our 70th year of operation and we have 14 members.

This year we have 4 new families who have joined our club to learn about the 4-H program. Along with my assistant leaders, we share the responsibility for 6 juniors, 2 intermediates, 1 senior, and 5 cleavers. We will be showing 9 market steer projects, and our cleavers are excited to show their calf on district show and sale day. It has been fun getting to know our new families, and members! Together we have shared lots of laughs, made new friendships and memories.

Our members had a wonderful year learning the ins and outs of raising and caring for their steers, following the 4-H moto of “learning to do, by doing”. We have also engaged in regular monthly meetings, Christmas bowling parties, Public Speaking, Community Service, numerous workshops for record books, multispecies judging, clipping, grooming, showmanship and collaborating with the West Club for show and sale practice nights. I enjoyed watching these members grow, learn, and gain confidence throughout these various activities and am so proud of all their accomplishments.

On behalf of our Club Members, and families, we want to send a special thanks to the many buyers, sponsors, friends & families that continue to support our Club and District. Without your continued support, our events and learning opportunities of the 4-H program would not be possible. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing everyone on May 8th & 9th!

Kind Regards, Christine

Missing from photo: Jaxton Esih

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Ryelynn Koelman. I am 11 years old and homeschooled. This is my first year in 4-H. My steer’s name is Champ, and he is a Charolais cross. Champ is usually pretty chill and easy to lead around. I enjoy swimming and riding horses. I hope to see you at the show and sale!

Hi, my name is Reagan, I am 9 years old. I am a junior in 4-H it is my first year. My favorite color is hot pink. I am in grade 4 at mecca glen school. My steer’s name is Mac, he is a red angus. He likes to be scratched on the bum, and to play in his new bedding. I like to do gymnastics. I have two jack Russel dixie and chip and I also have two sheep dogs Darla and Clyde I like to play with my dogs. I also have a cat named Dora.

My name is Dailynn Cripps and this is my third year in 4H. My steers name is Trouble. I am in 6th grade at Mecca Glen school. I like to draw, read, and ride my horse, Jazzy.

Thank you to Reads Custom Butcher Shop, my buyer from last year. Thank you for coming to our Show and Sale–I’m excited to show you my steer, and hope you have a good time.

115-Ryelynn Koelman-Jr. Member

105-Reagan Cox-Jr. Member

118-Dailynn Cripps-Jr. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi. My name is Ethan. I am 9 years old this year and this is my first year as a junior 4H member. My 4-h steer’s name is Socks he is a Simmental calf. He was my calf project from last year and is out of my own Cow (641). I feed socks every morning buy dragging his silage and grain over on a sleigh. Sometimes I drag my sister to. When I’m not working with Socks, I am playing minor hockey. I am looking forward to my first show and sale.

My name is Harper Cripps and this is my first year with a project animal. I was a cleaver for 2 years before. My steer’s name is Sunny. I am in grade 4 at Mecca Glen School. I enjoy playing piano and riding my horse, Cody. Thank -you for coming to our Show and Sale– I am excited to show you my steer.

Hello! My name is Madison. I am 11 years old this year and this is my third year in 4-h this year. I get lots of time to work with my steer because I am home schooled. My steer’s name is Diamond. He is a Simmental Red Angus Cross. Some of the things I enjoy doing are: riding my horse Cal, working with my steer Diamond, and helping around the farm. I would like to thank all who bid on my steer last year and a special thank you to my 2022 buyer Tim Johnson. I hope to see you at our show and sale.

112-Ethan Myers-Abt -Jr. Member

103-Harper Cripps-Jr. Member

108-Madison Myers-Abt Jr. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, I am Zac Dux and this is my first year in 4-H with the East Ponoka Beef Club. I am 13 years old and in Grade 8 at Mecca Glen School. My project steer is a Charolais X Agnus named Kricket. He has been a very quiet steer and has done really great growing and finishing. I have really enjoyed learning more about cattle this year. When I am not busy with chores and other 4-H responsibilities, I like to snowboard and ride dirt bikes. I look forward to showing my steer in May. Thank you for coming to our show and sale.

My name is Caden Koelman and this is my first year with the East Ponoka 4H Beef Club. I am in grade seven and am homeschooled. I have a Charolais X steer named Jimmy. Outside of 4H I like to quad, snowboard, and tube behind the RZR. I am looking forward to the show and sale.

Hello and Welcome to the 2023 Ponoka District show and sale! I am Carter Gustafson and this my 7th year with the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I am a Gr. 10 student at Wetaskiwin Composite High School and pursing a welding career. Outside of 4-H, I enjoy dirt biking, hockey, and working on my truck. I want to say Thank You to all our sponsors and buyers for their continued support. Special Thanks to my 2022 buyer Darcy’s Drilling Ponoka Ltd. and look forward to seeing you all at this year’s show and sale.

206-Zachary Dux– Int. Member

202-Caden Koelman– Int. Member

305-Carter Gustafson– Sr. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

My name is Chase Koelman and I’m 7 years old. This is my first year as a cleaver in the East Ponoka Beef 4 H Club. I am homeschooled and in grade 1. I’ve been having lots of fun being in 4H and look forward to when I get to raise my own steer. I like to play with friends, drive tractors with my dad, and play with lego. I look forward to walking a calf through the ring at our show and sale.

Hi my name is Andie. I am a cleaver, and this is my first year in 4-H. I have a buddy steer named Moo Moo. I am 7 years old, and I go to Mecca Glen school. My favorite thing to do is dance. My favorite color is yellow.

Hi , my name is Paisley Koelman and I’m 9 years old. This is my first year as a cleaver in Beef 4H. I am homeschooling and in grade 3. I like to ride horses, play with my animals, and hangout with my friends. I hope to see you at the show and sale.

Chase Koelman-Cleaver Kid

Andie Cox– Cleaver Kid

Paisley Koelman-Cleaver Kid

East Ponoka Beef Club

My name is Brody. I am 6 years old and this is my first year as a Cleaver. I am looking forward to showing my calf at the show and sale. I like to play Mario, gymnastics and ride my horse “Honey”. Thank you to everyone for coming to watch me.

My name is Jaxton Esih. I am a first year cleaver member and am enjoying learning all about 4H. I am in grade 2 at New Norway School, I love living out in the country and exploring with my family and my dogs!

Brody Myers-Abt -Cleaver Kid

Jaxton Esih– Cleaver Kid

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hello, my name is Leah Cline and I am the general leader for the West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. This is our 68th year of operation and this year we have 31 members and 2 cleavers. Along with awesome members and wonderful families, we also have 3 great assistant leaders helping our club, thank you to: Curtis Topham, Kathy Marsh and Patrick Lentz. 4-H is such an incredible program and I love to watch the members grow, learn and gain confidence with the many activities we do. Throughout our year we have monthly meetings, complete fundraising activities, participate in public speaking & community service activities, participate in highway cleanup, attend different workshops, access opportunities to learn more about so many things and of course the time spent working with our projects and some fun social activities too.

Our 4-H family is a lot of fun and I’m incredibly proud of all of our members! Itis always so great being together and getting to know everybody better. This year we are happy to have 10 heifer projects, 2 cow/calf projects, 31 market steer projects and 8 carcass steer projects that are entered in the provincial competition. The members have all spent a lot of time working with their projects and it will be nice to be able to share that with all of you at our Show and Sale.

On behalf of our club, we would like to send a special thank you to the many Buyers, Sponsors, Friends & Families that continue to support our Club and District – we appreciate each of you and we look forward to seeing you all on May 8th & 9th!

If you’d like to learn more about our club and 4-H, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.

Leah

Missing from photo: London Tofsrud, Jude Tofsrud, Ethan Jensen

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi my name is Cali Haan, I am 9 years old and this is my first year in 4-H and I am really loving it.

I really like my steer Sparrow, and am very excited to show him, even though he can be quite stubborn, he is really nice.

Thank you for coming to our 4-H show and sale.

Hi My name is Brodey Thalen. I am 11 years old and this is my 3rd year in 4-H. I attend Ponoka Christian school in Grade 6.

Some things I enjoy doing are feeding and working with calves and going sledding behind the quad. I live on an acreage by Ponoka and we have a pasture behind our house, we have yearlings on it AprilAugust and I enjoy checking them. My 4-H calf’s name is BigRig, he is a Red Simmental X. I would like to thank Morsan Farms for buying my calf last year. I look forward to seeing you all at our show and sale this year.

Hi my name is Erik Stewart and I am 11 years old. This is my 3rd year as a beef member. I live on a farm West of Ponoka with lots of different animals and enjoy helping with feeding and chores. I like building tree forts, hatching baby chicks and ducks and playing outside in the summer. I have several Longhorn cows and really like calving time when my herd grows even more. I enjoy playing hockey and played with the U13 rec hockey team this year. I have 3 projects this year including a carcass steer, heifer and market steer. This year I am also doing the 4-H pheasant project for the first time. Thank you to everyone for coming out and supporting our 4-H program.

102-Cali Haan-Jr. Member

114-Brodey Thalen-Jr. Member

113-Erik Stewart-Jr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hello My name is Faith Lentz I am in grade 5 at St. Augustine school. This is my second year in 4H. I really enjoyed last year and I am loving it even more this year. I love spending time with my steer and going outside to work and play with him. My steers name is Cooper and he is a shorthorn Simmental cross. When I’m not working with Cooper I enjoy jumping and training with my horse.

I would like to thank Elite Integrity Services for buying my steer last year. I hope to you see you all at this year’s show sale!

Hi, I am Brody, I am 11 years old and this is my 3rd year in 4-H. My steers name is Carlos he is an Angus cross. I enjoy playing hockey and lacrosse in my free time. I am looking forward to attending 4H camp this summer.

I would like to thank Elite Integrity Services for purchasing my last year’s steer.

I would like to invite you to attend our 2023 Show and Sale to come check our projects.

My name is Jude Tofsrud. This is my second year in West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club.

This year I have a market steer and his name is Tyrone. I have also decided to participate in the female show this year and my heifers name is Sweet Caramel.

I would like to thank Ponoka Veterinary Clinic for Purchasing my last years steer. I hope to see you at this years show and sale.

107-Faith Lentz-Jr. Member

104-Brody Marsh-Jr. Member

117-Jude Tofsrud-Jr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Karlee Sterk, this is my second year in 4-H and attend Ponoka Christian school.

I love animals and raising them too. My Steers name is Ginger, he is a Shorthorn cross.

Thank-you to Bulls Eye Feeds for buying my steer last year. I hope to see you all at the show and sale in May.

Hello, my name is Kesler Ingwersen, I’m 10 years old. This is my first year in 4H.

I live east of Ponoka on a dairy farm. My steers name is Ben and his breed is a Simmental X. I’m in grade 4 at Ponoka Christian School.

In my spare time I like to play basketball and hockey and I also like to help on the farm. I look forward to seeing you at the show and sale.

Hello, my name is Payton Dykstra, and this is my first year in 4-H. I love to ski, ride horses, play hockey, and to spend time with my family, and friends.

My calf is a red angus and his name is Clifford, he is really sweet. I love putting on his halter and leading him around the pen. I live with my family on a farm north of Crestomere and we have pigs, chickens, and cows. I’m in grade 4 at Crestomere school and love to read. I hope to see you at this year’s show and sale.

110-Karlee Sterk-Jr. Member

106-Kesler Ingwersen-Jr. Member

111-Payton Dykstra-Jr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Seth Thalen. I am 10 years old.

This is my first year in 4-H. I am in 4th grade at Ponoka Christian School. My steer’s name is Whopper because we will make a good chunk of meat and a great burger! Thank you for coming to our 4H show and sale this year!

Hi, my name is Trevor Thalen and I am 11 years old.

This is my second year in 4-H and I am really excited about my home-raised steer. His name is Jeffrey and he is a Limo X. Jeffrey is a calm steer and he is easy to work with. Two of my favorite things to do in 4-H are working with my steer and hanging out with my 4-H buddies.

Thank you to Doors On Demand for buying my steer last year. I hope to see you all at the sale on May 9, 2023.

Hi my name is Mya Sterk and I am 9 years old.

I attend Ponoka Christian School. Last year I was a cleaver and loved it, and now I have my own steer named Buckle. He is a Charolais cross. I look forward to showing him at the show and Sale in May.

116-Seth Thalen– Jr. Member

109-Trevor Thalen– Jr. Member

101-Mya Sterk-Jr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Jackson Cline. I am 15 years old and in Grade 9 at PSC. I play Recreational Hockey here in Ponoka and I also play Junior A Boys Basketball at the Ponoka Secondary Campus. I like dirt biking & mechanics in my free time.

This is my 6th year in the West Ponoka Beef 4-H club. This year I am raising a market steer named Ret and a carcass steer named Dale. I would like to thank Ponoka Fertilizer LTD for purchasing my steer last year. I look forward to seeing you at our show and sale!

My name is Ethan Jensen and this is my first year in West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club.

My steer this year is a Charolais X and his name is Timothy. Aside from 4-H I also live to play basketball and ride my bikes.

I am excited for my first show and sale. I hope to see you there.

Hi, my name is Grady Topham. I am 14 years old and this is my 4th year in 4-H. I have been club secretary for West Ponoka Beef Club for 2 years now.

In my spare time, I enjoy playing hockey, golf and fishing. I have a Black Angus steer named Rig. He is very good at leading and has been eating really well. I am also doing my first heifer project this year.

Thank you to Darkside Rentals for buying my steer last year. See you all at the show and sale on May 9th.

211-Jackson Cline-Int. Member

208-Ethan Jensen-Int. Member

209-Grady Topham-Int. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Cohen and I am 13 years old. This is my fifth year of 4-H and this year I have a Simmental X steer named Sid. He is very quiet and easy to work with. I enjoy working with him and he is also pretty good-looking.

Thank you to Koetha Cattle for buying my calf last year. I hope to see you all at the sale on May 9, 2023.

Hi my name is Conor Haan, I am 13 years old, and enjoy many activities. I attend Ponoka Christian school and love to play hockey. This is my 4th year in the West Ponoka 4-H club.

My steer this year is a Charolais cross named Duke. I am really excited to see you at our show and sale.

Hello my name is Quinn I am 14 years old and go St Augustine school. This is my 5th year in 4H, and I enjoy every year more and more. I absolutely love to show and work with my steer, his name is Austin, he is a Simmental angus cross.

I would like to thank Elite Integrity Services for purchasing my steer last year. I'm looking forward to seeing you at our show and sale!

210-Cohen Thalen-Int. Member

203-Conor Haan-Int. Member

205-Quinn Lentz-Int. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

My name is Owen Stewart and this is my 5th year in Beef 4-H. I am 14 years old and am in grade 8 at St. Augustine School.

My family and I live on a farm West of Ponoka where we raise many different types of animals, have a meat business and a campground and trail riding business. I enjoy hunting and being outdoors. This year I have a market steer, carcass steer and heifer project. Thank you to everyone who supports the 4-H program and we hope to see you at our show and sale.

Hi, my name is Elly Ingwersen, I‘m 14 years old. I am in Grade 9 at Ponoka Christian School.

This is my first year in 4-H. My steer’s name is Otis, and he is a Simmental X. I love playing sports and working on our dairy farm. I look forward to seeing you all at this year’s show and sale.

My name is London Tofsrud and this is my 5th year in the West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club.

I have a market steer project who’s name is Fletcher. My Carcass Project’s name is Marvin. My Heifer name is Patricia and I also have Cow Calf Project this year; my cows name is Charlie. Aside from West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I am also an active member in Silver Valley Riders 4-H club. I would like to thank Rowland Parker and Associates for purchasing my last years 4-H steer. I am excited to see you all at this years Show and Sale.

201-Owen Stewart -Int. Member

212-Elly Ingwersen-Int. Member

204-London Hunt -Int. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Carson Ingwersen, I am 12 years old and this is my first year in 4-H. My steers name is Keith, he is a black Simmental X. Some things I like to do are work on our dairy farm, build stuff, play basketball, and hockey. I look forward to seeing you all at this year show and sale.

Hi my name is Damien Thalen. I am 17 years old and I am in grade 12 at Central Alberta Christian High School.

This is my 4th year in 4H. This year I am raising a red blaze face Simmental steer named Tim. My calf is fun to work with although he is a bit stubborn. I can’t wait to lead him around the ring at the end of the year. I hope you can join us on May 9th for our sale. Thank you for the support.

Hello, my name is Addison Lentz. I am in grade 11 at St. Augustine School.

This is my fourth year in 4H, and this year I have a steer named Denver. He is an angus shorthorn cross. Aside from 4H, I enjoy playing basketball and riding horses competitively.

I would like to thank Elite Integrity Services for purchasing my steer last year! I look forward to seeing you at show and sale this year!

207-Carson Ingwersen-Int. Member

304-Damien Thalen-Sr. Member

303-Addison Lentz-Sr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

My name is Sadie Haan and this is my 7th year in 4H. This year my projects name is Kawalski. He is an angus cross and he has been fun to work with so far.

Aside from 4H, I am in grade 11 at CACHS and in my free time I enjoy volleyball, handball, working and hanging out with friends.

I am really excited for this year's show and sale and I hope to see you there!

Hello, my name is Delaney Topham. I’m 17 years old and in Grade 11 at the Brick Learning Centre. This is my 4th year in 4-H. I have a steer project named Harley and he is a Black Angus Cross. He is very calm and likes to eat! I have also really enjoyed having a heifer project this year named Bella who I have raised since she was born.

I would like to thank Prairie Boys Truck and Car Wash for buying my steer last year. I hope to see you all at the show and sale in May.

Hi, my name is Jessy Sheppard and this is my tenth year in 4-H as a cleaver and member. This year I have a home raised Shorthorn cross steer named Scooter and both my heifer (Lila) and carcass projects (Coffee) are from my own cow herd. I am 15 years old and in Grade 10 at Ponoka Secondary Campus. I enjoy playing volleyball and basketball on my school teams and I also play club volleyball with the Central Alberta Rage U16 team. I love looking after all my 4H animals as well as the other animals I have at home including pigs, ducks, cats and the best dog in the world, Fletcher. Thank you to Shane Ahlstrom & family for purchasing my steer last year.

302-Sadie Haan-Sr. Member

306-Delaney Topham-Sr. Member

301-Jessy Sheppard-Sr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hello, My name is Jake Sheppard and I have been a member of the West Ponoka 4-H beef club for 10 years and this is my last year in 4-H. This year I have my 9th steer project, Rocket who is a home raised Simmental Angus Cross steer. I also have my 6th heifer project, Roxy and hopefully I will also have a cow calf project with my heifer from last year, Wilma. I am a Grade 12 student at Ponoka Secondary Campus and am looking forward to what the future holds when I’m done school. Thank you to Eagle Builders for purchasing my steer last year! And to all my buyers over the years who’ve helped support me and our 4-H club.

Hi, my name is Emily Cline. I am 16 years old and in grade eleven. This is my 8th year in the West Ponoka Beef 4-H Club. This year I am raising two steers. My market steer is Leroy and my carcass steer is Phil, he would be great to “Phil” your freezer! I also have a heifer named Annie. Along with Beef 4-H, I am also in the Silver Valley 4-H Riders with my horse Lincoln.

I would like to thank Family Meats for buying my steer last year. I look forward to seeing you this year at our show and sale!

Hi my name is Kaleb Thalen and I’m 15 years old and this is my 5th year in 4-H. This year I have a Limo X steer named Roberto. He has been fun to work with and I can’t wait to show him on May 9.

Thanks to Gerts Wheels for purchasing my calf last year.

308-Jake Sheppard-Sr. Member

307-Emily Cline-Sr. Member

309-Kaleb Thalen-Sr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

My name is Jenalee Stewart, I am 15 years old and I am in grade 10 at St. Augustine School. I live on a farm West of Ponoka where we raise many different animals. I enjoy horseback riding and basketball. I have been a part of Silver Valley 4-H riders for 7 years and this is my 5th year in Beef 4H. This year I have 3 projects: a market steer, carcass steer and heifer project. I have enjoyed working with all of them. I have had lots of fun this year working with my animals and at club events. I would like to thank all past buyers who support the 4-H program and welcome all new ones. I look forward to seeing everyone from around our community at our show and sale.

Hi! My name is Taya and I am 9 years old. This is my first year as a cleaver in the West Ponoka Beef 4-H Club. Some of my favorite things to do are play hockey, go skiing, and play outside on the trampoline.

I am hoping to lead a little calf at the 4-H show and I would like to name him "Junior." I am excited for next year when I can raise my very own steer.

Hello, my name is Jocelyn Dykstra. I am 7 years old, and this is my first year as a cleaver. I am excited to be able to show a calf at this year’s sale. I love animals, especially all the babies.

310-Jenalee Stewart-Sr. Member

Taya Thalen-Cleaver Kid

Jocelyn Dykstra-Cleaver Kid

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2022 District Beef Show & Sale

Grand Champion Steer 2022

Raised by: Faith Lentz

Buyer: Elite Integrity Services

Reserve Champion Steer 2022

Raised by: Emily Cline

Buyer: Family Meats

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