Fair livestock auctions a success for buyers and sellers alike

Grand Champion pig weighing 276 lbs. was owned by Jared Bunn and was purchased by Frank’s Place for $4.75/lb.

submitted by Denise Blumenauer, Manchester Community Fair

The livestock clubs want to thank the community for supporting the livestock exhibitors each year at the Manchester Fair. Many of the exhibitors use this hard-earned money to pay for their further education. Great job, kids!

Manchester Swine Club Buyers

Reserve Champion pig weighing 262 lbs. was owned by Jacob Black and was purchased by John Schaible Masonry for $3.50/lb.

Other swine club buyers included: Dr. Okey, Greenstone FCS (2), Kleinschmidt Farms (2), Koch & White Heating and Cooling, Kenneth Cobb, Horning Farms, Diuble Equipment, Will Rickert, Pat Conklin, Farm Bureau Ins. (3), Michael Feight, Manchester Car Wash, Napoleon Feed Mill (2), Duane and Dawn Goetz — Becks Hybrids, RJ Welding LLC (2), Luckhardt Plumbing, Reed Barbering (Keith’s), Roger and Amy Ahrens, Tracey Upell, DDS, John Porter, Kyle Harris, Kurtis Blumenauer, Gordon McCalla, Matt Lucas, Kevin Ernst, Bob and Lisa Blumenauer, Mann Real Estate, Eagle Valley Ag Solutions, and Wolverine Rental (donation to exhibitors)

Manchester Steer Club Buyers

Grand Champion steer weighing 1,410 lbs. owned by Karissa Rasch was purchased by Chelsea Lumber for $3/lb.

Reserve Champion steer weighing 1,510 lbs. owned by Anna Duvall was purchased by Wilt Farms (Beck’s Hybrids), Green Energy & Chemical Solutions for $4/lb.

Other steer buyers included: Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Dr. Okey, Samonek Farms, Diuble Equipment, Lenawee Fuels, Manchester Market, Eagle Valley Ag Solutions, Tom Ash, Gary Bross, Farmers Landscape, Duane and Dawn Goetz (Beck’s Hybrids), Topsoils of Clinton, Roger and Amy Ahrens, Napoleon Lawn & Leisure, Wolverine Rental (donation to exhibitors), Manchester Collision (donation to exhibitors), and Schnearle Farms (donation to exhibitors)

Manchester Lamb Club Buyers

Grand Champion lamb weighing 159 lbs. was owned by Maggie Feldkamp and purchased by Mitchell Funeral Home for $5/lb.

Reserve Champion lamb weighing 131 lbs. was owned by Anna Amburgey and purchased by R.D. Kleinschmidt, Inc. for $6/lb.

Other lamb buyers included Dave and Sue Kempher (2), Mark Engel, Wilt Farms (Beck’s Hybrids) (3), Chemical Solutions (3), Duane and Dawn Goetz (Beck’s Hybrids), KPE Transport, Clark Professional Pharmacy, Green Energy, Pat Conklin, Farm Bureau Ins., RTD Mfg. Inc., Napoleon Feed Mill (2), Greenstone, FCS, Kurtis Blumenauer, ER Lawn Service, Manchester Car Wash, Dr. Okey, Duvall Farms, Milton and Janet Weidmayer, Gary Shear, and Wolverine Rental (donation to exhibitors)

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.