Swine, sheep, goat and beef livestock members continued on to the Nevada Junior Livestock Show and Sale in Reno May 17 - 20.
The judge for the showmanship and animal quality was Corey Carpenter from Red Bluff, Calif. Anthony Moura, Earl Malay and Chris Montes were ring assistants. Thanks to the spontaneous gate keepers during the swine exhibition. Steve Foster was Weigh Master. Karen Beatty-Lee designed the program book cover. Brandon MacDougall was the announcer. Rene Childs, Lauri Cerini-Jones and Marianne Papa were Show and Sale Clerks. Jennifer and Jessica Chandler presented ribbons while Lisa Moura and Kendra Bohan were the photographers.
The show started with Daralyn Moura singing the "Star Spangled Banner" acappella and Kaelyn Montes leading the 4-H Pledge. Kati Rae Cerini sang "God Bless the USA" at the beginning of the sale.
Awards were presented to:
SWINE CLASSES:
Market Grand Champion belt buckle to Daralyn Moura sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and $100 donation by Wells Fargo Bank, Nevada.
Reserve Champion sports bag to Erica Holland, sponsored by Gilkison Livestock.
Showmanship Rosettes sponsored by the Childs Family to Senior Abby Bake, Intermediate Erica Holland and Junior Daralyn Moura. Best Swine Showman belt buckle to Abby Bake,
sponsored by T Renfroe Trucking.
GOAT CLASSES:
Breeding Champion jacket to Jake Cerini, sponsored by Southern Transport & Temptations.
Reserve Champion sports bag to Kati Rae Cerini, sponsored in Memory of Martin Gandiaga.
Best Home Grown Goat sports bag to Jake Cerini, sponsored by Wesner Ranch.
Showmanship Rosettes sponsored by the Childs Family to Intermediate Jake Cerini and Junior Cassidy Burke. Best Goat Showmanship belt buckle to Jake Cerini, sponsored by the D Bar S Ranch. Best Goat Showmanship belt buckle (7 & 8 year olds) to Devin Moura sponsored by Diamond J Trucking. Best Goat Showman belt buckle (under 7 years old) to Kyra Jo Cerini, sponsored by Flyer's Energy.
SHEEP CLASSES:
Market Grand Champion belt buckle to Anna Vidales Gallagher, sponsored by Brinkerhoff Ranch and $100 donation by Wells Fargo Bank, Nevada.
Showmanship Rosettes sponsored by the Childs Family and Best Sheep Showman belt buckle was presented to Anna Vidales Gallagher in Memory of Joe and Eva Landa.
BEEF CLASSES:
Market Grand Champion belt buckle to Jake Cerini, sponsored by Nevada Nile Ranch in Memory of Florence McDougal and $100 donation by Wells Fargo Bank, Nevada.
Breeding champion jacket, sponsored by Mori Range Bulls to Jake Cerini.
Showmanship Rosettes sponsored by the Childs Family and Best Beef Showman belt buckle to Jake Cerini, sponsored by Western Nevada Cattle Feeders.
(Cloverbud classes and Best Dressed animal will be reported in future article.)
ROUND ROBIN Showmanship Contest - Robert W. Souza, Sr. Memorial Revolving Trophy and gift card donated and presented by Pauleta Souza to Kalynne Mitchell. Also participating was Abby Bake.
Demonstration ribbons and awards were presented in memory of LD Burrows.
Old Timers showmanship will be reported in a separate article.
ANIMAL AUCTION: Earl Malay conducted the auction.
Beef
Grand Champion - Jake Cerini by Coeur Rochester $3.10/lb.
Sheep
Grand Champion - Anna Vidales Gallagher by List Cattle Company $6.25/lb.
Swine
Grand Champion - Daralyn Moura by Nevada Nile Ranch $5.00/lb.
Reserve Grand Champion - Erica Holland by C Punch $3.50.
Kalynne Mitchell by Sturgeon's & Pershing Pub $3.50/lb.
McKenzie Burke by Coeur Rochester $4.50/lb.
Abby Bake by Chevron & Plimpton Properties $3.75/lb.
Ben Plimpton by Burrows Farms $4.25/lb.
Owen Bake by Safeway $3.75/lb.
Anthony Castro by Coeur Rochester $4.00/lb.
Kati Rae Cerini by Dennler Farms $4.25/lb.
Megan Renfroe by Dufrene Freight $4.25/lb.
Mikayla Renfroe by Dennler Farms $4.75/lb.
Scott Plimpton by Mike Montero $5.25/lb.
Generous additional donations were given to the Pershing County 4-H Livestock Clubs by Coeur Rochester and $100 for each swine member by Montrose Farms.
Many thanks to all the friends and family of 4-H and FFA members who made baked goods for the traditional 4-H Leaders Council Dessert Auction; the Pershing County Cattlewomen for their donation for the concession stand; A Little Something and Creek Side Variety for ordering the awards and Lovelock Softball Club who ran the concession stand.
A great time was had by all.
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