Ponoka District 4-H Show and Sale

Bidding Information

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

Sale Starts 5:30 pm, May 7th, 2024

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 7th, 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 Ethan Myers-Abt a member of the East 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 benefits. Contact financial 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 profit.

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

Growth, as defined: “1) the process of increasing in physical size. 2) the process of developing or maturing physically, mentally, or spiritually. 3) the process of increasing in amount, value, or importance”

On behalf of the Ponoka District 4-H Beef Committee, I would like to welcome you all to our 2024 show and sale. Our district clubs are growing larger than ever, again with many of our members, participating in their first show and sale. What contributes to this unprecedented growth in the show and sale, growth in reciprocal community support, and growth in our clubs? It could be, as simple as the opportunity for each and every member to grow in themselves. 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 continues to grow since the 1950’s, and clearly remains a signature event, to bring together, the Ponoka and surrounding area community. 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 2024 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 effective growth and proper health of each animal. We are very excited to welcome back the growing group of female projects to the show and sale. This year, we will be hosting our female classes May 6th at 7pm. We have seen some great participation and momentum to grow the female portion of our show and encourage your attendance and support.

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 community. Our world is continually changing, and these kids are adapting and gaining the skills they will need to overcome challenges they may face in life. 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. We all play a part in the growth of these members. From the Cleaver farms at the top of the grandstand, to the animals in the ring, these kids have put in the effort, and should be extremely proud of their accomplishments. Please help us truly celebrate this amazing growth journey of our individual members, our clubs, our 4-H programs and the Ponoka and surrounding community, by the impact of this truly unique event.

Thank you again for supporting in any way possible. Let us all enjoy and celebrate “growth”, together.

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.

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 FCSS and STARS. 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 East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club is responsible for this year’s project and a very big thank you to the Cox 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 7, 2024 at the Calnash Ag Event Center in Ponoka.

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, Megan Cox, Nicole Myers-Abt and Cleaver Leaders Joanna Koelman. This is our 71 st year of operation.

This year we have 4 new families who have joined our club to learn about the 4-H program. Along with my assistance leaders, we share the responsibility for 9 juniors, 8 intermediates, 2 seniors, and 9 cleavers. We will be showing 19 market steer projects, and our cleavers are excited to show the Charity Steer and their project farms 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 many 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 participated in regular monthly meetings, Christmas parties, public speaking, community service, numerous workshops for record books, multispecies judging, clipping, grooming, showmanship and collaborating with the West Club for show practice nights. I have enjoyed watching these members grow, learn, and gain confidence throughout these various activities of the 4-H program and will miss everyone dearly. With great memories at hand, I have decided to pass the torch to my assistant leaders and step down from the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. It has been an incredible honor to lead my members, gain new friendships and yes also “learning to do by doing”.

I am so proud of all your accomplishments this year and all that each of you will continue achieve. 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 6 h & 7th!!!

Kind Regards, Christine

Missing from photo: Kirsten V, Summer H, and Melissa V.

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Ethan Myers-Abt. I am in grade 5. This is my 3rd year in 4-H, and I am a Junior. My steer’s name is Boots. He is a Simental cross. Boots is really improving, and I enjoy working with him when he is good. I also like to walk my dog; she is the best cuddler. I love to play minor hockey and I play center. I would like to thank Leisure Lanes for purchasing my steer last year. I am looking forward to the show and sale.

Hi, my name is Everly-Rose, I am 10 years old, and this is my first year in 4H. I am in grade 5 at Mecca Glenn school. Outside of 4H I really enjoy doing gymnastics and swimming. My steer’s name is Caramel he is a Charolais Simmental cross. He really likes to bump you with his head. Thank you for coming to our show and sale.

Hi, my name is Harper Cripps. I am in grade 5 at Mecca Glen school and I am 11 years old. I'm a junior in the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. This is my 4th year in 4-H. My first two years were as a cleaver. In my free time I enjoy riding, drawing, and watching movies. My steer's name is Charlie. He is a black and red angus cross and is always excited to get his food in the morning. I would like to thank Bashaw Crop Services for purchasing my steer last year

112-Ethan Myers-Abt - Jr. Member

108-Everly Rose Deleeuw – Jr. Member

103-Harper Cripps - Jr. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hello, my name is Madison Uebelhardt, and I am 11 years old. I am in grade 6 at Ponoka Elementary. This is my first year in 4-H. My favourite part of 4-H is making new friends. I also enjoy playing Volleyball and riding my horse Big Bear. I have an angus steer named Kelly. I feed before and after school every day and I enjoyed watching him grow.

Hi, my name is Paisley Koelman, and this is my second year in 4-H, but this is my first year as a junior member with a project animal. My steer’s name is Chunky, and he is a Simmental X. He loves getting brushes and scratches. I like to ride horses, play with my bottle-fed calves and work with Chunky. I am looking forward to seeing you all at this year’s show and sale.

Hi, my name is Reagan I am 10 years old, and this is my 2nd year in 4-H. I am looking forward to show and sale, the grooming because last year I won the class. My steer loves pets on his brisket with the show stick, he also likes nice firm scratches on his cheeks and bum.

119-Madison Uebelhardt – Jr. Member

117-Paisley Koelman – Jr. Member

105

-Reagan Cox - Jr. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hello, my name is Ryelynn Koelman, and this is my second year in the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I am 12 years old, and I am in Grade 6. My steer’s name is Shane, and he loves to get scratched in between his shoulder blades. Shane is a Simmental X and he can sometimes be a bit of troublemaker, as he does not love leading. Aside from 4-H I enjoy snowboarding, riding horses and hanging out my friends. I would like to say Thank You to all those who bid on my steer last year and especially to Augustsson Ranches for purchasing him. I hope to see you all at the show and sale in May!!

Hi. My name is Silver Harkema. I am 10 years old. I go to Ponoka Christian School and am in 4th grade. This is my first year in 4-H and I am a junior. I like to go horse riding and play with my friends. My steer's name is Buddy. He is a Simmental-Red Angus cross. I am looking forward to seeing you at the show and sale!

Hi, my name is Caden Koelman and this is my second year with the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I am in Grade 8 and am homeschooled. This year I picked a Simmental black Angus X and his name is T-Bone. When I am not doing 4-H, I am helping around the farm, riding ATVs, and snowboarding or skiing. I want to say Thank You to all our sponsors and buyers for their continued support. A special thanks to the Ponoka Vet Clinic for buying my 2023 4-H steer. Hope to see you all this year’s show and sale.

114-Ryelynn Koelman – Jr. Member

118-Silver Harkema - Jr. Member

202-Caden Koelman - Int. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, I am Carter Dux. I am 14 years old and in Grade 9 at Mecca Glen School. I like snowboarding and fishing with my friends. This is my first year in 4-H and I am learning lots. My steer’s name is Frank, and he is very calm and growing good. I look forward to showing him in May.

Hi, my name is Dailynn Cripps. I am 13 years old, and this is my fourth year in the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I am in Grade 7 at Mecca Glen school. I enjoy playing school sports including Volleyball, Basketball, and Badminton. I also enjoy playing soccer. I like to read, draw, play guitar, and ride my horse Jazzy in my free time. I am an Intermediate and my club's president. I have a market steer named Frey. He is a black angus with a white face. I would like to thank Code Custom Farming for buying my steer at last year's sale. I hope to see you all at this year's Show and Sale on May 6 and 7!

Hi. My name is Denver Harkema, and I am 12 years old. I am in grade 7 and go to the Ponoka Christian School. This is my first year in 4-H and I am a junior. I like driving tractors and dirt bikes. My steer's name is Brisket. He is a Limo cross. I would love to see you at our show and sale day.

218-Carter Dux - Int. Member

210-Dalilynn Cripps – Int. Member

220-Denver Harkema - Int. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Hunter Harkema. I am 13 years old and go to Ponoka Christian School. I am in grade 8. I like fishing and the outdoors year-round. This is my first year in 4-H and I am enjoying it. My steer's name is Spike, he is a Charolais cross. I am excited to see you at the show and sale day.

Hello, my name is Madison MyersAbt. I am in grade 7 in homeschooling. This is my 4th year in 4-H. My steer’s name is Bodacious. He is a Simmental Charolais cross. Outside of 4-H I enjoy riding my horse Cal, working my dog Buster, and cuddling with our baby sheep. I would like to thank my 2023 buyer Calnash Trucking. I am really excited to show you my steer and hope you all have an amazing time at our show and sale!

Hi, my name is Mekayla Van Dobben I am 12 years old I am in grade 7 at Mecca Glen School. This is my second year in the East Ponoka 4-H beef club and this year my calf’s name is Rex he is a black Angus Charolais cross. One of my favourite things about 4-H is learning things about cattle and how to raise and train your steer. It is nice to see the bond we are getting. Can't wait to see you at show and sale.

204-Hunter Harkema – Int. Member

217-Madison Myers-Abt – Int. Member

201-Mekayla Van Dobben – Int. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Melissa Van Dobben I am 14 years old and a grade 9 student at Mecca Glen School. This is my second year of 4-H. My steer this year is named Smokey. He is a Red Angus Charolais Cross. One of my favourite things about Smokey would have to be how well tempered he’s been since day 1. The first day we started halter breaking him he let me walk him around with no problems at all which made the halter breaking process a bit easier. My favourite part of 4-H is seeing how your steer grows throughout the year and how many pounds he is gaining every month. Can't wait to see you in May at the show and sale.

Hi, my name is Zachary Dux. I am 14 years old and in Grade 9 at Mecca Glen School. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and dirt biking. This is my second year in 4-H. My steer’s name is FT and he is an Angus x. I am looking forward to selling my steer. Thank you to Ponoka Fertilizer for buying my steer last year!

Hello and Welcome to the 2024 Ponoka District show and sale! I am Carter Gustafson and this my 8th year with the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I am a Gr. 11 student at Wetaskiwin Composite High School. This will be last year as a 4-H as I will be pursing my Welding apprenticeship. Outside of 4-H, I enjoy dirt biking, hockey, welding and working on my truck. I want to say Thank You to all our sponsors and buyers who have supported awards and purchased my steers over the years. Without your continued support 4-H would not be possible. Special Thanks to my 2023 buyer Phase 3 Electric & Phase 3 Security. I look forward to seeing you all at this year’s show and sale May 6th & 7th, 2024

216-Melissa Van Dobben – Int. Member

206-Zach Dux – Int. Member

305-Carter Gustafson – Sr. Member

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi! My name is Chloe Yadlos, I am 16 years old, and I am in grade 10 at Ponoka Secondary Campus. This is my 4th year in the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I am raising a market steer project this year. My steer’s name is Harvey, and he is a charlotte cross. My favourite thing about 4-H is learning about all the things when it comes to farming and raising cattle. I also love how it brings the community closer together! Other than all things farming, I love keeping busy with many sports. Volleyball, basketball, and curling are some of my favourites! Thank you to all previous buyers and businesses that have supported my club and me! I can’t wait to see you on May 6th7th Show and Sale Day!

Hi, my name is Andie, this is my second year in 4-H as a cleaver, my favourite thing is that I get to help with the charity steer. I am in grade 3 at Mecca Glen school my favourite subject is math.

Hi, my name is Adelynn, and I am 6 years old. This is my first year as a cleaver in 4H. I am really enjoying playing with all the other cleavers. Outside of 4H I really enjoy doing gymnastics and swimming. Thank you for coming to our show and sale.

311- Chloe Yadios- Sr. Member

Andie Cox– Cleaver Kid

Adelynn Deleeuw- Cleaver Kid

East Ponoka Beef Club

My name is Brody Myers-Abt. I am in Grade 2. I am a cleaver, and I am enjoying all our activities. I am looking forward to showing a calf at the show and sale. I am also looking forward to making my model farm for show and sale. Other than 4-H I am taking piano lessons and Canskate lessons.

My name is Chase Koelman and I’m almost 8 years old. This is my second year as a cleaver in the East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. My favourite things to do are playing with my tractors, going in the silage cutter with my dad, dirt biking and playing rec hockey. I hope to see you at this years show and sale where I get to lead a small calf through the ring.

Hi, my name is Gunner Uebelhardt, and I am 9 years old. I am in grade 3 at Ponoka Elementary. This is my first year in 4-H as a cleaver. I enjoy playing soccer and football. I am looking forward to when I can raise and show my own 4-H steer.

Brodey Myers-Abt- Cleaver Kid

Chase Koelman- Cleaver Kid

Gunner Uebelhardt- Cleaver Kid

East Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Kelsey Van Dobben. I am 8 years old and a grade 3 at student at Mecca Glen school. This is my first year in 4-H and I am a cleaver. The best part of being a cleaver is that we do fun crafts.

Hi, my name is Kirsten Van Dobben. And I am 7 years old, and I am in grade 2 at the Mecca Glen school. This year is my first year in 4-H and I’m a cleaver. The best part of being a cleaver is that we do fun activities.

Hi, my name is Summer Harkema, and I am 8 years old. I am in grade 3 at the Ponoka Christian School. This is my first year in 4-H as a cleaver. I like to play outside, and I like to play with my animals. My favourite animals are dogs and goats. My favourite colours are teal and blue.

Kelsey Van Dobben- Cleaver Kid

Kirsten Van Dobben- Cleaver Kid

Summer Harkema– Cleaver Kid

West Ponoka Beef Club

Dear Friends, Family and Supporters of 4-H,

Hello, my name is Leah Cline, I am the general leader of the West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club, and this is our 69th year of operation! This year our club has really grown, and we have 37 members, 9 of them being new! Our club has 19 families with 13 junior, 11 intermediate and 13 senior members. We also have 5 assistant leaders helping, thank you to: Curt Topham, Kathy Marsh, Patrick Lentz, Sharon Thalen and Tina Stewart.

4-H is a wonderful program and I love to watch the members grow, learn and gain confidence throughout the many activities we do! Throughout our year we have monthly meetings, complete project record books, participate in public speaking & community service activities, participate in judging activities, fundraising activities, highway cleanup, different workshops and social activities as well as spending time with our projects of course!

This year we have collected batteries for a recycling fundraiser, helped at Festival of Trees, decorated windows at both Rimoka and the Hospital long term care, hosted club and zones public speaking, completed club presentations, celebrity served at Boston Pizza, toured a butcher shop, attended practice nights with our projects at CalNash and hosted 3 mini shows (where we practiced bathing, grooming and showmanship) to name just a few. Our 4-H family is a lot of fun and I am super proud of each of our members!

This year we are happy to have 6 heifer projects, 5 cow/calf projects, 4 carcass steer projects and 36 market steer projects. The members have all spent a lot of time working with their projects and we look forward to being able to share that with you at our Show and Sale on May 6 & 7 at the CalNash arena in Ponoka.

On behalf of our club, we would like to extend a special thank you to the many Buyers, Sponsors, Friends and Families that continue to support our Club and District - we appreciate each of you!

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

Sincerely,

Leah

Missing from photo: Emily Cline, Delaney Topham, Eric Stewart, Owen Stewart

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi my name is Cali Haan, I am 10 years old and this is my second year in 4-H. I am currently in grade 5 at Ponoka Christian school. This year my steers name is Teddy, he is a Charolais cross, And I enjoy spending time with him. Along with 4-H I enjoy sports and being outdoors.

I want to thank Nucor Harris Rebar for buying my steer last year.

Hi my name is Dustin Faber and I am 11 years old. My steer’s name is Chuckles. He is a Charolais X. This is my 1st year in 4-H. I go to Ponoka Christian School and live on a dairy farm called Faberdale Dairies. I enjoy playing sports like hockey, volleyball, and dirt biking. I hope to see you all at the show and sale.

Hello, My name is Faith Lentz I am in grade 6 at st.Augustine school. This is my 3rd year in 4-H. I love working and getting to know my steer more everyday. My steers name is William. He is an Angus Simmental Cross. When I am not working with William I spend my time working and training my horses!

I would like to thank Elite Integrity Services for buying my steer last year. Hope to see you all at the show and sale!

102-Cali Haan- Jr. Member

121-Dustin Faber- Jr. Member

107-Faith Lenz- Jr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Karlee Sterk, I am twelve years old and this is my third year in 4-H. I attend Ponoka Christian School; I enjoy playing Volleyball and am trying basketball this year. My steer’s name is Eddy, he is a Black Angus cross. I would like to thank Timber Wolf Truss for purchasing my steer last year. I am looking forward to the show and sale this May and hoping to see you there.

Hi, my name is Kesler Ingwersen, I'm 11 years old. I'm in grade 5 and attend Ponoka Christian School. This is my second year in 4h. I live east of Ponoka on a dairy farm. My calf’s name is Ronald. He is a Charolais cross. In my spare time I enjoy playing basketball and hockey and also like to work on our farm. Thank you CBO Earthworks for buying my steer last year. I hope to see you at the show and sale this year.

Hi my name is Mya Sterk, I am ten years old and this is my third year in 4-H. I am in grade 5 at Ponoka Christian school. Besides 4-H I enjoy making earrings and playing the piano. This year my steers name is Marlen and he is very quiet and friendly. He is Black Angus cross Simmental. I would also like to say thank-you to Bulls Eye Feeds for purchasing my steer last year. I hope to see you at the show and sale May 6&7.

110-Karlee Sterk- Jr. Member

101 Mya Sterk Jr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi my name is Payton Dykstra, this is my 2nd year in 4-H. This year I have a black Angus named Bolt, most of the time he is a gentleman when he is in a calm mood. Besides 4-H I play hockey, baseball, and hang out with friends and family. I would be very pleased to see you at my club’s show and sale May 6th, and 7th. I would like to thank Rowland Parker and Associates for purchasing my calf last year.

Hi, my name is Paxton Makkinga. I am 10 years old and in grade.4. I enjoy dirt biking and helping my Dad work. This is my first year in 4-H and my market steers name is T-bone. I am learning a lot and enjoy being in 4-H.

Hi, my name is Samantha (Sam) Makkinga. I am in Gr.6 and I go to Ponoka Christian School. I have 7 people in my family including me and enjoy riding horses with my mom and playing volleyball. This is my first year in 4-H, and I have a market steer named Tank. I am learning a lot this year and hope to come back next year.

111-Payton Dykstra- Jr. Member

116 Paxton Makkinga Jr. Member

120-Samantha Makkinga- Jr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Seth Thalen, I am 11 years old and this is my 2nd year in 4-H.

I am in 5th grade at Ponoka Christian School. My steer’s name is Samson, his is a Simmental X. He will make a great steak. I would like to thank Van Stryland Farms for buying my steer last year. Thank you for coming to our show and sale this year.

My name is Tanner, this is my first year in 4-H and my steer's name is Benny. I like 4-H because I get to see a lot of my friends and learn how to work better with cows and calves. When I'm not doing 4-H I like to ski, bike and work with my dad. I look forward to seeing you at the show and sale this year.

Hi my name is Taya Thalen, I’m 9 years old. I’m in grade 4 at Ponoka Christian School. This is my first year in 4-H. My calf's name is Tiko. My calf is a charolais x. My favorite thing about 4-H is working with my calf and I’m looking forward to showing my calf at this year's show and sale in May!

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi my name is Trevor Thalen and I am 12 years old. I currently attend grade 6 at Ponoka Christian School. My 4-H calf’s name is Douglas and is a simmental cross steer. Douglas has been growing well and I am working on him to get him halter broke before the show. Thank you to Eagle Builders for buying my calf last year.

Hi my name is Brad Morskate and this is my 1st year in West Ponoka 4-H beef club.

I am raising a Char X Angus, and his name is Roy. Some hobbies I enjoy are volleyball, skiing, camping, and taking care of all our animals. I am excited for this years show and sale, and look forward to seeing you there.

Hello, my name is Brodey Thalen. I am 12 years old and this is my 4th year in 4-H. I am in Grade 7 at Ponoka Christian School. My steer is a Charolais Limo X that is from our ranch in Pigeon Lake. I picked him out last spring and I took him and his mom home. I promise he will get you a couple really good loin steaks. I would like to thank Morskate Manufacturing for buying my steer last year. I hope to see you at this years show and sale.

215-Brad Morskate- Int. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Brody Marsh. I am 12 years old. This is my 4th year in 4-H and I enjoy playing Hockey, Lacrosse and Football. This year my steers name is Pablo, he is a red Angus cross. I would like to thank my buyer from last year, Elite Integrity Services. I hope to see you all at this years Show and Sale.

Hi my name is Carson Ingwersen. I am 13 years old and I am in Grade 7 at Ponoka Christian School. After school I enjoy snowboarding, playing basketball, working on our dairy farm, and working with my steer. This is my 2nd year in 4H. My steers name is Chuck, he is a red Simmental cross. I'm looking forward to leading Chuck around the ring at the end of the year.

I would like to thank Koetha Cattle for purchasing my steer last year. I hope to see you all at the sale!

Hi my name is Cohen Thalen and I am 14 years old. I go to Ponoka Christian School and I am in grade 9. This is my 6th year in 4-H and I have a SimmX steer named Loyd. He is not quite halter broke yet but I am working to get him ready for the show and sale on May 6 & 7. Thank you to Clint Ellis Cattle Company for buying my last years calf and supporting our club.

211-Brody Marsh- Int. Member

207-Carson Ingwersen- Int. Member

209-Cohen Thalen- Int. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi my name is Conor Haan, I am 15 years old, and this is my sixth year in 4-H.

I am currently in grade 9 at Ponoka Christian School. This year my steer is named Archie, he is a Simmental cross and he will look great on your plate. I enjoy other activities such as sports, hunting, and animals. Thanks to my buyer last year, Darcy’s Drilling for their support. I am very excited to see you at our show and sale this year!

Hello, my name is Donovan Van Eeden Petersman, or VEP for short. I am 12 years old and this is my first year in 4H. I wanted to join 4H because I like working with cattle and wanted to try something new. My calf’s name is Beans and it is an angus cross. My hobbies are basketball and working with my Dad when I can.

Hi my name is Erik Stewart and I am 12 years old. This is my 4th 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. My hobbies include playing hockey for the U13 A team, building tree forts, hatching baby chicks, ducks and pheasants and playing outside in the summer. I have several Longhorn cows and really like calving time when my herd grows even more. I have 3 projects this year including a market steer, heifer and cow-calf project. This year I am also doing the 4-H pheasant project for the 2nd time. Thank you to everyone for coming out and supporting our 4-H program.

203-Conor Haan- Int. Member

Int. Member

212-Erik Stewart- Int. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Jace Faber, I am 13 years old, and this is my first year in the West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I have one Simm X steer this year named Chocolate. We live on a dairy farm in Lacombe County, and I like working there. Some of my hobbies are reading, soccer, swimming, and computers.

I look forward to seeing you all at the show and sale!

Hello my name is Jude Hunt this is my 3rd year in West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I have one market steer project this year. His name is Bart the Second and he is a Simmental cross. Outside of 4-H I enjoy dirt biking, gopher hunting and spending time with family and friends. I hope to see you at this years Show and sale.

Hello my name is Quinn Lentz. I’m in grade 9 at St.Augustine school. This is my 6th year in 4-H, 4-H is a big part of my life and has taught me so many valuable lessons, and taught me how to be responsible for my steers. My steer is named Chase this year. He is a red angus and he’s fun to work with and I can’t wait to walk him around the ring. I hope to see you all there!

Thank you Elite Integrity Services for purchasing my steer last year.

219-Jace Faber- Int. Member

214-Jude Hunt (Tofstrud) - Int. Member

205-Quinn Lenz- Int. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hello, my name is Addison Lentz. I am in grade 12 at St.Augustine School.

This is my 5th year in 4-H, and this year I have a steer named Dallas. He is a speckled park maine cross. Aside from 4-H, I enjoy playing basketball and riding horses competitively. Next year I plan to go to school to be a dietitian!

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!

Hi, my name is Elly Ingwersen, I am 15 years old and I am in grade 10 at Central Alberta Christian High School.

This year my steers name is Loafer and he is a Charolais X. Although he is a bit stubborn I love working with him.

Thank you to Morsan Farms for buying my steer last year. I hope to see all of you at the sale on May 7, 2024.

Hi, my name is Emily Cline. I am 17 years old, in grade 12 at The Brick and looking forward to graduating this year! This is my 9th year in the West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. This year I am raising two limo cross steers. My market steer is Jereold and my carcass steer is Carl. I also have a limo cross heifer named Bethany. Along with Beef 4-H, I am also in the Lakedell Lighthorse 4-H Club with my horse Lincoln. I would like to thank CODE Custom Farming for buying my market steer last year!

Hope to see you at our show and sale at CalNash on May 6 & 7!

303-Addison Lenz- Sr. Member

312-Elly Ingwersen- Sr. Member

307-Emily Cline- Sr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hello, my name is Delaney Topham. This is my 5th year in 4-H. I am 18 years old and will be graduating high school this year. This year I am raising a Black Angus X Simmental Heifer named Shadow. She is very calm and easy to lead. I am also raising a bred Heifer named Bella and I am hoping to show her and her calf at the female show on May 6th. I have raised her since she was born on our farm. I really enjoy working with all of my animals and all aspects of 4-H.

Hi, my name is Grady Topham. I am 15 years old and this is my 5th year in H. I have been club secretary for West Ponoka Beef Club for 3 years now. In my spare time, I enjoy playing hockey, golf and fishing. I have a Black Angus X Simmental steer named Gamble. He is very good at leading and has been eating really well. This year I am also doing a carcass project and a Cow/Calf project. Thank you to VJV Auction Co. for buying my steer last year. Hope to see you all at the show and sale on May 7th.

My name is Bella Sweet and this is my 8th year in 4-H. This is my first year in West Ponoka Beef Club, and m also a part of Crestomere 4-H Multi Club. I have 9 projects this year, including a heifer and steer in West Ponoka Beef. In Crestomere I have 5 sheep projects, one carcass beef project and a judging project. My steer is named Tito, and he is a Simmental x. I’m very excited for my first show and sale with this club, and hope to see everyone there May

315-Delaney Topham- Sr. Member

306-Grady Topham- Sr. Member

313-Isabella Sweet- Sr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Jackson Cline. I am 16 years old and in Grade 10 at PSC. I play recreational hockey here in Ponoka and I also play senior boys basketball at the Ponoka Secondary Campus. I also quite like dirt biking and mechanics in my free time. This is my 7th year in the West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. This year I am raising a market steer named Manny and a carcass steer named Del. I would like to thank Alberta Superduty’s for purchasing my market steer last year. I look forward to seeing you at our show and sale on May 6 and 7 at CalNash.

Hi my name is Jenalee Stewart, I am in grade 11 at St.Augustine school. This is my 8th year in 4-H, partaking in many different projects over the years. I am also the president of Silver Valley 4-H Riders. I play many sports including basketball and volleyball. This year I have a heifer and cow calf project. I have enjoyed working with all my animals leading up to show day. I would like the thank all my past buyers for supporting my 4-H career over the years. Can’t wait to see you at our show and sale!

Hi my name is Jessy Sheppard, and this is my 11th year in 4-H as a cleaver and a member. I am 16 years old and in Grade 11 at the Ponoka Secondary Campus.

This year I have four projects for the show & sale that are all home raised.. My market steer is a Simmental-cross steer named Clark and my carcass steer is Louis from my own herd. I also have an Angus cross heifer project named Clover and my 2yr old heifer project with her calf are Lila & Luna.

Outside of working with my projects for 4-H

I play club volleyball with the Central Alberta Rage U17 team and am currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Assistant program through Olds College.

A BIG thank you to Benchmark Commodities for purchasing my 4-H steer at last year's show & sale!

308-Jackson Cline- Sr. Member

310-Jenalee Stewart– Sr. Member

301-Jesse Sheppard– Sr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi my name is Kaleb Thalen and I’m 16 years old and this is my 6th year in 4-H. This year I have a Limo Char X steer named Pedro. He has been fun to work with and I can’t wait to show him on May 7. Thanks to Gerts Wheels for purchasing my calf last year.

My name is London Tofsrud. This is my 7th year in West Ponoka 4-H Beef Club. I am also a member of the Renegade Riders 4-H Club. This year I will be bringing a market steer, breeding heifer and hopefully 2 cow calf pairs to the Show and Sale. I am very excited to show everyone my projects! Outside of 4-H I enjoy spending time with my family and my Boer Goat herd.

My name is Owen Stewart and this is my 6th year in Beef 4-H. I am 15 years old and am in grade 9 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, basketball and being outdoors. This year I have a market steer, heifer project as well as a cowcalf project. Thank you to everyone who supports the 4-H program and we hope to see you at our show and sale.

309-Kaleb Thalen- Sr. Member

314-London Tofsrud- Sr. Member

304-Owen Stewart- Sr. Member

West Ponoka Beef Club

Hi, my name is Sadie Haan and this is my 8th and final year of 4-H. This year my steer’s name is Moose, and I am very excited to show him at this years show and sale. I am very thankful to everyone who has helped me enjoy 4-H for many years. A special thanks to Miedema Farms for buying my steer last year. Aside from 4-H I am looking forward to graduating high school this year and have several hobbies including snowboarding, working and baking. I am looking forward to seeing you at this years show and sale May 6th and 7th!

302-Sadie Haan- Sr. Member

AspecialTHANKYOUtoallofoursponsorsforyourcontributionstoour 2024showandsale. Yoursupportisgreatlyappreciated.

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Reserve Champion Steer 2023

Raised by: Cohen Thalen

Buyer: Ellis Cattle

Elite Integrity Services (4)

Family Meats Ltd.

Benchmark Commodities Ltd.

Darcy’s Drilling Services Ltd.

Timber Wolf Truss

Crawford Agencies

Ponoka Fertilizer Ltd.

Morskate Manufacturing

Gerts Wheels

Eagle Builders (2)

Koetha Cattle

CBO Earthworks

Phase 3 Electric & Phase 3 Security

Nucor Harris Rebar

Calnash Trucking Ltd.

Ellis Cattle

VJV Auction Co. Ltd

Grand Champion Steer 2023

Raised by: Seth Thalen

Buyer: Van Stryland Farms

Augustsson Ranches

Alberta Super Duty’s

Adams Chevrolet

Ponoka Stampede Association

Rowland Parker & Associates (2)

Ponoka Veterinary Clinic

Tom Corkery/Diversified Financial

Morsan Farms

Bashaw Crop Services

TNT Electric & Controls Inc.

Leisure Lanes Bowling Centre

Van Stryland Farms Ltd.

More Than Just Feed

Code Custom Farming (2)

Scova Farms

Lykele Miedema

Beef Smart Nutrition