The West Wheatland 4-H Show and Sale on Saturday in Rockyford capped another successful show season for the area, and again buyers came out to support their local clubs and to appreciate the handlers’ hard work.
“It was very successful,” said organizer Perry Ellis. “All the 4-H'ers are very happy and grateful for the money they received for their projects, especially with the downturn in the economy.”
The West Wheatland 4-H Show and Sale featured clubs from Rockyford, Standard, and Cheadle.
The average price for beef this year was $2.89/lb. and around $6.25/lb. for sheep.
Armand Tessier of Drumheller Chrysler completed his triple crown with the purchase of the 1,1419 lbs. Supreme Grand Steer raised by Teia Dahm and sold for $4/lb. Tessier had previously bought the grand champion at the Drumheller and District 4H sale and the Hussar sale.
The Supreme Reserve Steer was raised by Callum Koller and sold for $3.10/lb., bought by Mike Conley of Pure Country Meats in Strathmore and weighing in at 1,512 lbs.
The Supreme Grand Sheep was bought by Patrick Mohan of Strathmore Motor Products for $6.25/lb. and raised by Grace Heuver. The Supreme Reserve Sheep was bought by Gates Agencies for $5.50/lb.
The Drumheller Co-op donated $1,000 to each club present, making it 11 different clubs its donated that amount to this season.
“That’s a big sigh of relief for us,” said Ellis, explaining that the funds help cover the expense to the 4-H clubs for putting on the event.
