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Well,
another Canadian Western Agribition has come and gone and everything seems
to have gone over well.
Our numbers slipped a little this year with a total of 84 head
entered into the show from 10 different exhibitors.
But, despite a few less animals, the high quality of Katahdins was
still evident in each and every class!
I would like to thank all the producers that take the time to
prepare their animals and bring them to the show.
It takes a lot of dedication, time and energy to train, feed, groom
and get these animals to the CWA.
But, this event is by far one of the best ways to keep
“Katahdins” in the public’s eye with interest expressed from the
Jamaican delegation as well as sheep producers from England.
We have a tremendous breed of sheep and we need to keep events such
as this show happening in order to continue to promote the benefits of our
breed.
We
were also very fortunate to have had a tremendous sale this year!
The number of animals entered was also down a little with only 15
head in total.
However, the average price for ewe lambs was $348.00 as no mature
ewes were entered into the sale.
The average price for rams was $872.00 with the Grand Champion Ram
selling for $3700.00 to Randy and Brenda Thomas of Raymore, Saskatchewan!
The sale saw 21 buyers registered with bidders from as far away as
Quebec and Ontario. So, with impressive sale figures like these, it is
bound to generate better breeding stock prices for the upcoming year.
The
“National Katahdin Show and Sale” takes many volunteers to make
everything run smoothly and there are numerous people that need to be
thanked.
So, to everyone that lends a hand, it is really appreciated!
To the CKSA for assisting with the financial costs associated with
the show, Thank You!
Plus, I have a few specific thanks to pass along, and the first one
goes out to Duane Rose.
As the Barn Boss, he does more than his share and just simply makes
everything run efficiently!
I’m pretty sure I would not be able to continue as the Show Chair
with out his efforts.
Another thanks needs to go out to Deborah Schachtel as she does a
lot of behind the scenes work right from the envelopes for the junior
show, doing the calculations for the purebred show, handling the financial
end of the sale and managing to get all the cheques out after the sale
very quickly!
Another “Thanks” goes out to Louis and Jean L’Arrivee of
Arborfield, Sask.for donating this years raffle ewe lamb.
The raffle lamb is the only fund raiser the SKSA does in order to
help offset some of the costs associated with operating the show and sale
at the CWA and this year the lamb brought in a clear $569.00.
Also, Mr. John Lalonde needs a special thanks for being the sponsor
of the Grand Champion Events for the past three years running as well as
Ivomec for their support of the Reserve Champions.
I
hope to see everyone back at next years show and please do your best to
encourage new exhibitors!
Thank
You Everyone!
Janette
Mish
CWA Show Chair
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2007 Canadian Western Agribition
Grand Champion Ewe
Breeder: Jeff & Janette Mish, Mish Katahdins
Owner: Jeff & Janette Mish, Mish Katahdins
2007 Canadian Western Agribition
Grand Champion Ram
Breeder: Jeff & Janette Mish, Mish Katahdins
Owner: Sold to Randy & Brenda Thomas of Raymore, SK
2007 Canadian Western Agribition
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
Breeder: Jim & Donna Bruynooghe, Ewes are Welcome
Owner: Jim & Donna Bruynooghe, Ewes are Welcome
2007 Canadian Western Agribition
Reserve Grand Champion Ram
Breeder: Jim & Donna Bruynooghe, Ewes are Welcome
Owner: Jim & Donna Bruynooghe, Ewes are Welcome |
