2005 Year in Review

Taking Bids at the Whiteside County 4-H Show

The Whiteside County 4-H Show is fast approaching, and one of the highlights of the show is the Sale of Champions. This event is the conclusion of the 4-H member’s hard work. The public is invited to take part in this sale of champion and reserve champion animals and again this year some general projects will be sold.

Some of these champion animals include: Market Barrow; Market Gilt; Pen of Market Barrows: Pen of Market Gilts; Pen of Rabbits; Single Fryer; Market Wether; Market Ewe; Champion Market Pen of Poultry; Champion Market Goat; and again back in to the lineup Champion Market Animal and Rate of Gain Steer. Some of the general projects that could be sold are photography, visual arts, clothing and more.

The bidding for the animals will begin after a welcome and parade of champions, which starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21st in front of the grandstand at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison. These animals will go home with the highest bidder. If you wish to come and bid, as well as support your local 4-H program, then you are invited to come a few minutes before the auction starts. Come and show your support of these 4-H’ers hard work, and enjoy the fun.

If you would like more information, please call the Whiteside County Extension office at 815-772-4075.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
July 13, 2005