June 1, 2015 | The Vermilion Voice
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31,977 Pounds Sold At Vermilion 4-H Inter-Club Show And Sale
Shannon O’Connor Reporter
It was a hefty order but 25 buyers purchased 31, 977 pounds of beef from 21 young members at this year’s Vermilion/Clandonald 4-H Inter-Club Beef Show and Sale on May 25 at the Vermilion Fairgrounds. The heftiest price paid was $3.70/ pound ($4706.40) for Clandonald 4-H member, Kamryn Oddan’s 1272 pound steer that was purchased by Everest Trucking. Vermilion Club member Paul Dahoy’s Reserve Champion, that weighed 1306 pounds was not far behind as auctioneer Myles Wowk drove the price up to an even $3.50/pound ($4,571.00). The buyer
was Ireland Farm Equipment. The heaviest steer in the show, toppling the scales at a whopping 1459 pounds, belonged to Vermilion 4-H member Grace Cleland. Viking Auction Mart purchased the steer for $2.75/pound ($4012.25). Wowk warmed up the buyers before the show by mentioning their business names several times in front of the crowd in order to “loosen” them up he said and added “It’s like yoga.” They certainly stretched themselves as only two steers dipped just below the $3 mark. “It’s a great deal and I love to support 4-H,” said Larry Everest from Everest Trucking who purchased the Grand Champion steer.
Reserve Champion Paul Dahoy of the Vermilion 4-H Club drew the Reserve Champion spot with his steer at the Vermilion Fairgrounds on Monday, May 25. He is pictured with buyer Kyle Kaziechko from Ireland Farm Equipment.
The Buyers’ Club Businesses that supported this year’s 4-H Beef Show and Sale by coming out to the auction and/or purchasing the steers are: (not in order) Everest Trucking, Ireland Farm Equipment, Selte Fuels, Selte Enterprises, and Twin D, Viking Auction Mart, Kenilworth Combustion, Krys Contracting, Nick’s Family Restaurant, Agland, Napa, Rock Solid, R2N2, Vermilion Packers, Vermilion Chrysler, Vermilion Insurance, Eastalta Co-op, Fountain Tire, Diamond 7 Meats, Midway Industries, Corrine’s Hair Studio, J.D. Electric, Webb’s, Vermilion Credit Union, Nilsson Bros., Bykowski Sand and Gravel, Vermilion Vet Clinic, Toma Fine Floors, Shelly’s Window Coverings and A Bykowski Holdings. Photos Shannon O’Connor
Grand Champion Clandonald 4-H member Kamryn Oddan, whose steer was named Grand Champion at the Clandonald 4-H Club’s Achievement Day, also secured top spot with her steer at this year’s Vermilion 4-H Inter-Club Show and Sale. She is pictured with buyer Larry Everest from Everest Trucking.
Vermilion Habitat Presents New Home And Future To Family
Marie Conboy Reporter
the flooring and the counter tops have been ordered and we are aiming to finish raising the funds needed and let the family move in before the end of the year.” “The project was made possible by 500 hours of volunteer work, supportive business, the Vermilion community and individuals who continue to play a key role in the development of the project,” said Habitat Chair Linda Jaceyko.
The presentation of the Vermilion Habitat for Humanity house to the new owners and family took place on May 29. A crowd consisting of committee members, volunteers and well wishers presented Brandy Robertson and her two daughters, 6 year old Entasia and 3 year Brandy Robertson and her family sit on the steps of their new home. old Ezaelia, their new 1,000 square foot home which is still under construction “A t H a b i t a t Ve r m i l i o n w e h av e conducted a long and meticulous partner family selection process,” said committee member Holly Day-Ferguson. “Our reward is to have found the ideal family and introduce them to the community at large.” The Robertsons moved to Vermilion from Ontario two years ago. “It’s beautiful. I’m very excited and the children are picking their bedrooms already,” said Ms. Robertson, who is employed by FOCUS as a Special Projects Coordinator. “The project has raised $80,000 so far but $70,000 is still needed to finish the house so that the family can hopefully move in before Christmas,” Habitat communications Coordinator Elina Castro said, “We had a number of great volunteers who worked on the house in the cold winter months, A crowd gathered for the presentation of the new home to the chosen family. Photos Marie Conboy