Anna Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON had Grand Champion heifer over all breeds at the 80 head East Central 4-H Championship, September 18th in Lindsay with Cedardale Lainey 53L by WC Uncharted 7328 P.
Brett Nesbitt showed the Reserve Champion heifer over all breeds with Cedardale Lainey 41L by Cedardale Jaguar 111J as judged by Adam Smith.
CRG Miss Redeemed 4K by CCC WC Redemption 7143 PLD ET and her bull calf DMC McCord Redeemed 4M by CRG Outta Here 954G exhibited by Darren McCord, Kanata, ON was Grand Champion Charolais Female and Supreme Champion Female overall breeds at the Renfrew Fair ( A BOSS Show), September 7th. This female was also Supreme Champion Female at Barrie Fair, Beachburg Fair and Shawville Fair.
The Blanchette Family from Edam, SK took in 19 shows this spring and summer with the kids having success at almost all of them. Some of the highlights included.
Cattlemans Call-Tyler and Bar SK Heather 303L by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld were Res. Champion Female
GMACK-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer
Weldon-Briar and her steer Hot Shot were Grand Champion Steer
Briggs and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer
Cody Sibbald-Briggs and his steer Jelly Bean were Res. Champion Steer
Josephburg-Briar and Kay-R Annabelle 309L by WCR Commissioner 593 P were Res. Champion Heifer in the open show
Briggs and his steer Jelly Bean were Grand Champion Steer in the Junior Show
Perdue Junior Jackpot Steer and Heifer Show-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Champion Charolais and Overall Res. Champion Heifer
CCYA-Bennett and his steer Jelly Bean were Res. Champion Steer
Prince Albert-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer in the Dean Horn Memorial Junior Bred Heifer Show
Sharodon All Jacked Up 4M by WIA Backwater Jack 060 P was Supreme Champion Bull at the Picton, ON Fair on September 7th. Exhibited by Sharodon Farms, Omemee the show was judged by Kevin Brown, Orillia.
Tyler Burgomaster, Omemee, ON won Grand Champion Female with Sharodon Lynelle 116L by Sharodon Double Vision 1D at the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Country 4-H Fair on August 23rd in Lindsay. 39 animals from three beef clubs in the country were judged by Ashley Baker of Madoc.
Declan Sargent, Mirror and his steer Willis won Reserve Champion Steer at the May 27th, 2024 Lacombe and District 4-H Show and Sale. Willis was also selected as the Reserve Champion Home Grown Steer and Reserve Champion Steer of the Nebraska 4-H Multi Club. Willis weighed 1515 lb and was purchased by Sterling Industries Inc., Blackfalds for $6.70/lb. The shows were judged by Scott Anderson, Sylvan Lake and Jay Good, Brooks.
Jackson Corner, Caledonia won Grand Champion female at the Ontario AGM Junior Show, August 17th, Colborne, ON with TR Ms Outsider 3765L ET by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Judges John & Kathy Pearson, Grafton then selected Baker Farms Lavender Haze 16L by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET shown by Emily Honey, Warkworth. There were 42 youth and 40 head in the show.
Kurtis Black, Haley Station was elected president of the Ontario Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting, August 17th at Colborne. Eric Doran, Tweed was elected 1st Vice-President and Ryan Briggs, Oro-Medonte was elected 2nd Vice-President. Ashley Baker, Madoc took on the Secretary/Treasurer duties with the departure of long-time member Doris Aitken, Mount Forest. Complete details will be in the October issue of the Charolais Banner.
Mark Frost, Kingsey-Falls, QC was re-elected president of the Quebec Charolais Associaton at their 52nd Annual General Meeting, Aug
10th, Shawville. Complete details will be in the October issue of the Charolais Banner.
Owen Sellman, McCreary, MB was elected president of the Manitoba Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting August 10th at Hunter Charolais, Roblin. Full details to follow in the October issue of the Charolais Banner.
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