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Youth Livestock AuctionSaturday July 28, 2018

Livestock PavilionBuyers BBQ: 4:30 p.m.

Livestock Auction: 6:30 p.m.

Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Park 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO 80016

(East of E-470 on Quincy)www.arapahoecountyfair.com

ArapahoeYouthLivestockAuction@hotmail.com

Can I place a proxy bid if I cannot attend?If you are unable to attend the auction in-person, you may place an order with the Sale Committee or Auctioneer to purchase an animal in your name. Please call the number below for information.

Can I show my support without buying an animal?Yes, you can participate in our Add-On program by donating any amount of funds to one or many youth with an animal in the sale. Just tell us whose sale you’d like to add-on to and submit payment to the sale clerk. If you wish, your Add-On may be anonymous. Visit the Add-On table at the sale to participate or call the numbers listed below by July 26, 2018.

Can I attend the pre-auction barbeque?Buyers are welcome to attend our complimentary pre-auction barbeque, where you’ll have a chance to meet the youth livestock exhibitors and their families.

If you are a new buyer, please contact the sale committee with your information to secure your reservation prior to the auction.

For more information about the livestock auction, or to register as a buyer, please email ArapahoeYouthLivestockAuction@hotmail.com or call Beth at 303-514-8392 or Mary at 303-261-7743. Raise your Hand, Bid your Heart:

How to Buy and Why

Thank you 2017 Buyers and Donors!Grand Champions

Exhibitor BuyerLamb David Vetter Kauffman Sales & Rentals Inc.Swine Breanna Mathis Cummings Roofing, Inc.Goat Tori Dinan Skip’s MaintenancePoultry Tristan Davidsen Mathis RanchRabbit Abriana Cuvelier International Bank - SouthlandsBeef Dominic Morris Mile High Racing at Arapahoe Park

Reserve Grand Champions Exhibitor BuyerLamb Katelyn Robinson Karber MechanicalSwine David Vetter Strasburg Veterinary ClinicGoat Anna Vetter Strasburg Veterinary ClinicPoultry Taylor Davidsen Lottman OilRabbit Kassidy Euritt Living Springs Veterinary Care

OTHER BUYERS/DONORS

SUPREME Mile High Racing at Arapahoe ParkHansel Phelps ConstructionKarber MechanicalMiller CoringRocky Mountain Cattle CoThe Denver Foundation Bob Graf

GRAND4-Rivers EquipmentBijou TelephoneBrad Hill, AttorneyCummings Roofing Inc.Full House Farm & RanchGateway Realty I-70High Plains BankKauffman Sales & Rental Inc.Les Schwab TiresLiving Springs Veterinary CareMacLennan Club LambsO’Malley’s MercantilePrice Ranch Strasburg Veterinary ClinicValley BankWright Way Concrete Contractors

CHAMPIONBar C LivestockJay & Rae Lynn BauerVern BauerCambridge Law ColoradoConcrete StabilizationCurb Side – Leslie & Joe MillerFlag Star BankGuaranty BankIREALottman OilMathis RanchDarlene MillikenMonks ConstructionMoore LumberPerservence Med.Rocky Mt ExcavatingSkip’s MaintenanceTom Turrell

RESERVEKent & Sherry AddyAmanda AlbanoArapahoe County/Jeff BakerRoberta & Avella ArmstrongTroy & Tammy ArnoldPat & Mo BabiBabi Farms & TruckingAl BarberBenzer Pharmacy/Byers GeneralKim Bergman

Big Hands HandymanBijou Creek Hay & LivestockRich BloesserBreann BockstahlerJ W & Becky BowenBrandon & Mary BrewerBrowning BladesDorothy BushCargillWayne ClarkColorado FNBCommerce BankCorner Gas & BTSGrace & Gordon CorretteBrian & Wendy CozzaCurbside Inc./Shon GibsonCutting Edge Ag & Turf Inc.Eddie DavidsenDC RealtyCarolyn & Rancy DeBlieckKurt DespardJohn DuncanEastern Slope TelephoneEnviro GasEnviro VacFamily DentistryFelton GroupFlippin Out, LLCLarry GayeskiCheryl GehrigDavid GildeaGold Smith Veterinary ClinicGreg & Dr. Jodie VetterGrothe Financial ServicesGuernsey Grading & Excavating, Inc.Hammer Ranch Meat GoatsHelm OrthodonticsHoo MotorsInternational Bank SouthlandsJ & R Bennett WeldingJackson Show CattleJMH FarmWill JonesJonathan & Kayla HessH-F RanchJerri JacksonJohn & Katy VincentKathy Gustafson Foster & Brenda KenneyLulu’s Bar & GrillLinnebur AuctionsLynnes Show PigsBarbara MartinMaria NehlsClint & Christa MathisMay FarmsMetro Brokers

Miller FarmsBrent & Amy MillerNick & Penny MorrisRussell MoosNess FarmsP & F Trucking LLCJohn & Karen PriceMike & Eva PughPampered Hands & FeetPat RobbinsPaul & Cheri TeddyPhil & Brenda RedgateRicky Barber PlumbingPlatte Valley PharmacyProvident Residential Mtg Ramey EnvironmentalRichard MartinRick Hayes/State FarmRush Peterbilt Truck CenterS & D LivestockLevi & Cindy SabinSmialek Land & CattleSnax R UsSnow’s Concrete FormingStephen Watson & AssocSterling LivestockSweeney FarmsTerra Santé FarmThe Rock HutTimothy & Kathleen WillinghamTracy GriffinTriple J LivestockTucker’s Lazy Rocker RanchValhalla BijouVan Beek HarvestingSteven VetterBob YaichWagner Equipment CompanyDonald WailesBill WanekeEric & Samantha WeaverBrennan & Kaitlyn WestendorfBob & Phyllis WitchelRobynn Wright WSAWestern HardwareWindows Specialty Inc.

OUR THANKS ALSO TO:Livestock Sale BBQ Sponsors:4-Rivers Mile High Racing at Arapahoe ParkRoggen Farmers’ Elevator AssociationAuctioneer, Steve Linnebur

Auctioneer and Ringmen compliments of

• Bid by raising your hand to signal your bid. Whether you purchase the animal or not, your bidding shows support of the 4-H youth.

• The highest bidder purchases the animal. • Let the ring man know whether you want

custom processing or buy back. • Proceed to the sale clerk to make payment. You

may pay by personal check, cash, credit card, and/or certified funds. Checks are payable to “Arapahoe County Youth Livestock Auction”.

• Payment must be completed at the time of the sale.

Please be advised that a 3% transaction fee will be applied if paying with a credit card.

• All buyers will receive a picture/plaque of the animal and seller. Buyers will be recognized in a news release, fair signage, fair book and website.

The Auction is an independent 501 (c) 3 and may benefit your income tax plan as a charitable contribution. Contact your tax advisor.

If you have questions or need help bidding, an auction assistant will be available to help you.

I won! What happens next?If you’re the highest bidder on an animal, you have two options to manage your purchase:

1. Buy Back: This option is best if you want to donate towards the purchase of an animal without having to deal with a meat processing plant. You do not receive the animal, but the proceeds go back to the 4-H youth. You pay the difference between the purchase price and the floor price.

Pricing Examples:Options Purchase Price Floor Price Buyer Cost Buy Back $400.00 $200.00 $200.00 (Floor price based on animal weight multiplied by price per lb.)

2. Custom Processing: This option lets you put meat directly into your freezer. You pay the amount of your successful bid, plus processing fees. After the Fair, the Auction Committee will transport the animal to a processing plant arranged by the committee.

*Please note: If you choose to move your appointment at the processing site selected by the committee to a later date, or you want to work with a different processing plant, you are solely responsible for collecting and transporting the animal to your packing plant of choice.

You must contact the sale committee for a designated load-out time for the animal you will be transporting.

Every year, local youth invest their time, talent and substantial funds in raising a market animal

to sell at this event. They follow quality production practices in nutrition, health, care and handling of their livestock to ensure high quality meat.

And every year, community leaders, businesses and citizens help youth raise funds to continue their education by bidding on and buying their animals.

We hope this year will include you. Your support lets our future leaders and livestock producers know that responsibility and hard work are still valuable principles today.

Our Mission is to inspire, promote and facilitate the advancement of education and science in agricultural and related activities for youth.

Who can bid at the auction? Anyone with a desire to support local youth and to enjoy quality meat.

Partner Purchase Program – Partner with another buyer or get a group together for a combined purchase of an animal. This is a great way to support the 4-H program with others who are interested. Contact the sale committee for details and we can assist you in finding a purchasing partner.

How do I bid at the Auction?For a successful bidding and buying experience follow these simple steps.

• Register for your bidder number when you arrive. You will receive a catalog showing the sale order, animal weights and owners.

• When each animal is led into the ring, the auctioneer will suggest a bid in dollars per head (i.e. $150 for a lamb.)