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Dear Livestock Show Visitor,

Welcome to the 82nd Annual Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exhibition presented by the Knightsof Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation. We are glad that you’re here to help us celebrate our region’s strongwestern heritage and agricultural roots. Whether you are an exhibitor or just visiting the show,we hope that you enjoy yourself at the 2009 event. Inside this book you’ll find a completeschedule of daily activities along with an Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup event schedule.Our livestock barn is full of cattle, pigs, lambs, goats and chickens as the region’s 4-H youthscompete for the grand prize. Take in the Purina Mills Animal Zone, Commercial Vendors,Douglas County Fair, Educational Exhibits, Faces of Agriculture, Nebraska Beef CouncilCooking Stage while you’re here. Don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Justin BootsChampionships of the Wrangler Million Dollar Tour where you can watch 96 of the world’sbest cowboy’s compete followed up by our national caliber entertainment of Blake Shelton,Julianne Hough and Billy Currington.

A new addition to this year’s Messenger is the Ak-Sar-Ben Buyers Club (ABC) Purple RibbonAuction Program. Take time to page through 2008’s champions and the donors that helpedmake it possible.

We are honored to have you here with us this year and look forward to another great show.Thank you to our hundreds of volunteers who help to make the show possible year after year.It wouldn’t be possible without such outstanding help. We hope you have a wonderful timehere in Omaha at the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition and Ak-Sar-Ben’s River CityRoundup.

—Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation

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Beth GreinerPresident

Matt GundersonVice-President

Christy Farnstrom4-H Livestock Exposition Manager

Blair SinnettARCR Event Coordinator

Erin SudmannProgram Coordinator

Julia PluckerDouglas County Fair Assistant Manager

Sue EisermanCoronation Ball Development Assistant

Reese Bettin • Jessica SimpsonPublic Relations Assistants

302 South 36th Street, Suite 800Omaha, NE 68131

Phone: (402) 554-9600 • Fax: (402) 554-9609www.aksarben.org • www.rivercityroundup.org


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2009 Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Show ScheduleSeptember 24 - September 29

Monday, September 21 ______________________________________________5 - 8 p.m. Horse Stall Check-in

Tuesday, September 22 ______________________________________________7 - 8 a.m. Check-in Horse Entries

Arena open for warm-up and practice8:30 a.m. Horse Show—Qwest Arena

ShowmanshipJunior Western HorsemanshipFinals Jr. Western HorsemanshipSenior Western HorsemanshipFinals Sr. Western HorsemanshipJr. & Sr. Pony Pleasure (combined)Junior Western PleasureFinals Jr. Western PleasureSenior Western PleasureFinals Sr. Western PleasureTwo-Year Old Snaffle Bit Western PleasureThree-Year Old Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure

1 - 1:30 p.m. Horse Check-in (for reining, barrels & poles at the arena).Jr. ReiningSr. ReiningJr. Pole BendingSr. Pole BendingJr. Barrel RacingSr. Barrel RacingPremier Horse Exhibitor Activities (as scheduled)

5 - 8 p.m. Horse Stall Check-in

Wednesday, September 23 ____________________________________________7:30 - 8 a.m. Check-in Horse Entries7 - 8 a.m. Arena open for warm-up and practice8:30 a.m. Horse Show—Qwest Arena

ShowmanshipJr. English EquitationSr. English EquitationJr. English PleasureSr. English PleasureHunter Hack

Thursday, September 24______________________________________________9 a.m. Livestock Barn & Tie-Outs Open9:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. School Tours1 p.m. Livestock Barn Open for Broilers


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1 - 4 p.m. Check-in Feeder Calves2 - 4 p.m. Check-in & Ultrasound Meat Goats2 p.m. Feeder Calves & Meat Goats Must Be On Grounds6 p.m. Dairy must be in place6 - 8 p.m. Check-in Dairy7 p.m. Dairy Premier Exhibitor

Ak-Sar-Ben RodeoMidnight Barn Closes

Friday, September 25 ________________________________________________5 a.m. Barn Open7:30 a.m. Dairy Show—Farmers National Arena

(all dairy released at conclusion of show)8 a.m. Check-in Market Beef8 a.m. - Noon Check-in Market Lambs9:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. School Tours11 a.m. All Market Lambs & Market Beef

Cattle Must Be On GroundsFirst Round Fitting Contest

(Following the Dairy Show in the Farmers National Arena)1:30 p.m. Judging of Feeder Calves —Farmers National Arena

1. Feeder Heifers2. Champion Feeder Heifer3. Feeder Steers4. Champion Feeder Steer5. Feeder Calf ShowmanshipFeeders Calves released following show & must be out of the barn by 8 p.m.

2 p.m. Catch-a-Calf & Lamb Challenge record books due in LivestockOffice

3 p.m. Judging of Meat Goats—Arena 24 p.m. All Dairy Cattle must be out of building4 - 8 p.m. Beef & Sheep Premier Exhibitor5 o,n, Check-in Market Swine6-6:30 p.m. Weigh-in Market Broilers7 p.m. Ak-Sar-Ben RodeoMidnight Barn Closes

Saturday, September 26 ______________________________________________5 .m. Barn Open7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Beef & Sheep Premier Exhibitor7:30 a.m. Judging of Market Lambs—Arena 2

1. Lamb Challenge2. Market Lambs3. Market Lamb Showmanship

Market Beef Show (Farmers National Arena)......7:30 am1. Catch-a-Calf2. Market Heifers3. Market Steers4. Grand Champion Market Steer


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5. Market Beef Showmanhip6. Final Round of Fitting Contest

Continue check-in & weighing Market Swine8 a.m. Continue weigh-in of Market Broilers9 a.m. - Noon Check-in Breeding Beef10 a.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Invitational—Hilton Omaha

(rooms to be posted)All Market Swine, Breeding Heifers, and

Broilers must be in place10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Swine Premier ExhibitorNoon - 2 p.m. Check-in Breeding Gilts1 p.m. Judging of Market Broilers

Broilers released after the completion of the broiler show1:30 p.m. Breeding Gilts must be on grounds4 p.m. 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Invitational Finals

(upstairs in Rooms 213 & 214)7 p.m. Market Swine Showmanship—Arena 2

(following Lamb Show)Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo

Midnight Barn Closes

Sunday, September 27________________________________________________5 a.m. Barn Opens7:30 a.m. Judging of Market Swine—Arena 2

Judging of Breeding Beef—Farmers National1. Shorthorn 9. Gelbvieh2. Angus 10. Simmental3. Charolais 11. Commercial4. Chianina 12. Maine-Anjou5. Salers 13. Limousin6. Red Angus 14. Supreme Heifer Selection7. AOB 15. Showmanship8. Hereford/Polled Hereford

8 a.m. Catch-a-Calf Skillathon10 a.m. Deadline for entering market beef carcass contest

Load all Lambs, except Grand Champion, Division Champions, Lamb Challenge winners

Load all Meat Goats, except Grand & Reserve Champion2 p.m. All Market Beef not in Auction or Carcass Contest Released

Load all market swine out of show ringBreeding Heifers Released

6 p.m. Breeding Gilt Show, Immediately following market swinePurple Ribbon Auction, Junior Ballroom

Monday, September 28 ______________________________________________6 a.m. Load all cattle to cooperating packers for Carcass Contest

Schedule and Times are Subject to Change


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2009 Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Show Judges

Market BeefDr. Kelly Bruns, Brookings, SD

Breeding BeefTBA

Feeder CalfDonnie McLain, Gill, CO

Dairy ShowBrad Rugg, Minneapolis, MN

Market LambBrad Gilmore, Corinth, MS

Breeding GiltBen Olsen, Irene, SD

Market SwineKyle Culp, West Lafayette, IN

4-H HorseDr. Theresa Slough, Manhattan, KS

Meat GoatBrad Gilmore, Corinth, MS

SHOWMANHIP

SwineJim Gibson, Panora, IA

Market BeefPatti Wilson, Hazard, NE

Feeder Calf & LambAdam Wirt, Lennox, SD

Breeding BeefTBA

Market BeefChad Moyer, West Point, NE

Feeder CalfDoug Brand, Seward, NE

Breeding BeefDewey Lienemann, Red Cloud, NE

Meat GoatsBret Oelke, Barrett, MN

Breeding Gilt & Market SwineDoug Brand, Seward, NE

Market LambsJohn Neary, Arlington, NE

Dairy CattleMatt Rasmussen, Fremont, NE

HorseJim Ramm, Atkinson, NE

SHOW ANNOUNCERS

“Thanks for all you do for youth through 4-H. Your financial support shows your pledge toour future. Our family enjoys the Ak-Sar-Ben show and trip as our parents showed in the

70s.”— Kylla

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“The stock show holds many great memories for myself and my family. Your involvement &support of the beef industry means a lot to me. I have chosen to invest the award money into a

college savings plan.”— Trevor

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• School Tours• Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition• All Day Livestock Barn Open to Public• Activate Omaha Area• AgMagic Stage Show• AgVentureland Farm• Blue’s Amusement Carnival• Chuckwagon Corral - Food Vendors• Construction Junction• Douglas County Fair - Exhibits• Faces of Agriculture• Farrowing Exhibit• Get Your Wild On Room• Giddy-Up Gulch• IGX Interactive Gaming Exhibit• Mechanical Bull• ARCR Merchandise Booth• Nebraska Beef Council “What’s For Dinner”

Cooking Stage• Omaha Public Library Reading Corner• Papa Bear Chainsaw Carving• Pro Rodeo Zone• Purine Mills Animal Zone• Rawhide Review Stage and Giveaways• Renewable Fuels Display• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

Exhibits• Trading Post - Commercial Vendors• Wine, Beef & Cheese Tasting• Kid’s Stick Horse Rodeo• Justin Boots Championships• Mutton Bustin’• Blake Shelton in Concert• After Party at Hilton Omaha• Buckle Presentation

Schedule ofEvents

Thursday, September 24

• School Tours• Rough ‘N Ready Rodeo Challenge• All Day Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition• Activate Omaha Area• AgMagic Stage Show• AgVentureland Farm• Blue’s Amusement Carnival• Chuckwagon Corral - Food Vendors• Construction Junction• Douglas County Fair - Exhibits• Faces of Agriculture• Farrowing Exhibit• Get Your Wild On Room• Giddy-Up Gulch• IGX Interactive Gaming Exhibit• Mechanical Bull• ARCR Merchandise Booth• Nebraska Beef Council “What’s For Dinner”


Exhibits• Trading Post - Commercial Vendors• Oriental Trading Fun Zone Giveaways• Barbeque Challenge - People’s Choice Awards• Omaha City Chess Championship Tournament• Justin Boots Championships Round• Julianne Hough in Concert• After Party - until 1 a.m., Hilton Omaha• Buckle Presentation

Friday, September 25

“I have been in 4-H my whole life and have been very active in it and have made numerousnew friends and connections through my experiences. It was an honor to earn the awards atAk-Sar-Ben. I only hope that someday I can give back to the 4-H program for what it has

done for me.”— John

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• School Tours• Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition• All Day Livestock Barn Open to Public• Activate Omaha Area• AgMagic Stage Show• AgVentureland Farm• Blue’s Amusement Carnival• Chuckwagon Corral - Food Vendors• Construction Junction• Douglas County Fair - Exhibits• Faces of Agriculture• Farrowing Exhibit• Get Your Wild On Room• Giddy-Up Gulch• IGX Interactive Gaming Exhibit• Mechanical Bull• ARCR Merchandise Booth• Nebraska Beef Council “What’s For Dinner”


Exhibits• Trading Post - Commercial Vendors• Wine, Beef & Cheese Tasting• Kid’s Stick Horse Rodeo• Justin Boots Championships• Mutton Bustin’• Blake Shelton in Concert• After Party at Hilton Omaha• Buckle Presentation

Schedule ofEvents

Thursday, September 24

• School Tours• Rough ‘N Ready Rodeo Challenge• All Day Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition• Activate Omaha Area• AgMagic Stage Show• AgVentureland Farm• Blue’s Amusement Carnival• Chuckwagon Corral - Food Vendors• Construction Junction• Douglas County Fair - Exhibits• Faces of Agriculture• Farrowing Exhibit• Get Your Wild On Room• Giddy-Up Gulch• IGX Interactive Gaming Exhibit• Mechanical Bull• ARCR Merchandise Booth• Nebraska Beef Council “What’s For Dinner”


Exhibits• Trading Post - Commercial Vendors• Oriental Trading Fun Zone Giveaways• Barbeque Challenge - People’s Choice Awards• Omaha City Chess Championship Tournament• Justin Boots Championships Round• Julianne Hough in Concert• After Party - until 1 a.m., Hilton Omaha• Buckle Presentation

Friday, September 25

“I have been in 4-H my whole life and have been very active in it and have made numerousnew friends and connections through my experiences. It was an honor to earn the awards atAk-Sar-Ben. I only hope that someday I can give back to the 4-H program for what it has

done for me.”— John

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2009 SponsorsTitle Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Official Providers

Event Sponsors

Partner Sponsors


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Art Contest WinnerChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction


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WelcomeChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Welcome to the 2009 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction. Judyand I are delighted to be the Honorary Chairs of this year’sevent. We are happy that you have decided to join us forthe Grand Finale of the 4-H Livestock Exposition and Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup.

More than 1,200 youths, from eight states in our region,have worked very hard during the past year with their animals in hopes of winning a Purple Ribbon. Their discipline and dedication in this process is commendable. We believe this is a great opportunity tomeet future leaders and congratulate them on their hardwork and reward them for their efforts.

Thank you for your participation and support of Ak-Sar-Ben, the 4-H Livestock Exposition, and the Purple Ribbon Auction.

Gale & Judy Wickersham

Gale & Judy Wickersham

As Chairperson of the 2009 AK-SAR-BEN Buyer’s Club, I would like to thank you for coming tonight to encourageand support these 4-H participants and their projects. This is a critical time for us to show our dedication to thefuture of agriculture. Many hours of preparation have goneinto the planning and execution of this event.

We are so thankful to be able to gather and support notonly the Grand Finale of the AK-SAR-BEN Livestock Expoand River City Roundup, but also to support our agricultural heritage.

Thank you for joining us tonight. All members of thePurple Ribbon Buyer’s Club can been seen throughout thehall wearing purple shirts. Feel free to ask any of them forassistance. Enjoy the evening and the opportunity to provide for the future of our youth in agriculture.

Yours Truly, Kennard Pohlman

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Good People Doing Good Things for Good Kids

Champion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

MissionThe Ak-Sar-Ben Buyers

Club strives to help youngpeople in the agriculturalindustry by encouraging

them to make the best betterand rewarding those who

excel. Thereby, ensuring thefuture of the industry andstrengthening the family

values this greatcountry was built on.

GoalsTo encourage

the education of youth in agriculture.To acquaint

the business communitywith tomorrow’s rural

leaders.To support

the healthful concept ofparent/child joint goals.

To applaudhard work, responsibility,

competition and team work.

2009 CommitteeSherman & Cindy Berg BlairBill Cutler IV OmahaGreg Ervin Buffalo Center, IATom & Helen Feller WisnerDr. Linda Ford BellevuePaul & Mary Jessen OmahaGary & Diane Kubicek SchuylerDr. Jack & Kathy Lewis OmahaButch & Mary Lindley OmahaJustin Nabity OmahaNancy Neumeyer BenningtonMary Ann Nipp ArlingtonKen & Beverley Pohlman OmahaMaxine Poulas HooperShawn & Sommer Pieper Dunlap, IAJoe Prinz West PointR. J. & April Romeo OmahaJim & Cindie Schaben Dunlap, IAJon & Julie Schaben Dunlap, IAJean Schafersman HooperKerry Schmid OmahaLori Scott OmahaRob Tamisea Missouri Valley, IADr. Sam & Mary Watson Omaha

Bruce TrefferAk-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition

General Superintendent

Jim Schaben, Jr.Auctioneer

Jon SchabenRingmen

Ranch Hand CommitteeYou will notice a group of people proudlycarrying the ABC “ Measure Up” Cane.

They have worked behind the scenes to helpmake the evening enjoyable for everyone.

2009 Volunteers


Ali x Heat Wave x Big Daddy Heifer. 2009 Overall Grand Champion Heifer, Minnesota State Fair!

Full sister and 4 full blood embryos sell!

Offering 20 HeadIncluding 10 Heifers, 1 Bull Prospect,

6 Steer Prospects, Outstanding Prospectsby Ali, Monopoly, Unforgiven,

I Am Legend, Heat Wave

To view or inspect cattle anytime prior to the sale,call for an appointment or contact:

Larry Eichmeier (641) 422-4225/(641) 529-1764or Farm Lab (641) 423-7888,

e-mail [email protected]

All calves will have been bred and raised at NIACC.

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Sale Order & BackgroundChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

2009 Order of SaleGrand Champion Steer, Reserve Champion SteerGrand Champion Hog, Reserve Champion Hog

Grand Champion Lamb, Reserve Champion LambGrand Champion Goat, Reserve Champion Goat

Grand Champion BroilersGrand Champion Market Heifer

Champion Catch-A-Calf, Reserve Champion Catch-A-CalfChampion Lamb Challenge, Reserve Champion Lamb Challenge

Reserve Champion Market HeiferReserve Champion Market Broilers

Hogs, Division Champion, Reserve Division Champion HogsLambs, Division Champion, Reserve Division Champion LambsSteers, Division Champion, Reserve Division Champion Steers

Catch-A-Calf, Purple Catch-A-Calves, Division ChampionsPurple Pen Market Broilers

Each year, the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition auctions off its Grand Champion andReserve Champion, as well as Division and Reserve Division Market Steers, Heifers, Hogs,Lambs, Meat Goats and Broilers with proceeds benefiting 4-H youths. All animals in the auction have a set maximum value of the award received. The money raised above the maximum value may be distributed back to the 4-H youths who won purple ribbons, but didnot qualify for the auction. More than 400 kids are eligible to receive these “bonus premiums”every year.

Ak-Sar-Ben’s Purple Ribbon Auction provides an excellent way for youth to raise funds for college and other needs, as well as generate a tremendous sense of accomplishment and pridein their work. Actual tuition scholarships are also awarded through Ak-Sar-Ben to youth whohave exhibited Grand Champion market animals, Catch A Calf Champion and Reserve andLamb Challenge Champion and Reserve. This scholarship program was established in 2003and currently 24 4-H exhibitors are eligible or receiving $44,000 in scholarship money.

“The bonus premiums make it to where the owners of the champions are not the only peoplethat receive money from their animals. This ends up making many of the exhibitors happy.”—

KayLonni

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Guidelines & ProceduresChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Bidding Rules and Procedures

GeneralThe Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization. The amount ofthe contribution that may be deductible for federal income tax purposes is the excess valuecontributed by the donor of the value of the goods and services received. The animals belongto the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation and will NOT become property of the buyer at thisAuction. The art sold at the Auction becomes the property of the winning bidder upon payment of the bid.

BiddingA Buying Group may consist of 8 to 10 individuals who purchase as a group with one person,the Team Leader, doing the bidding for the entire team. Buying Groups may join together topurchase as a larger group, but only one person may bid for the combined Buying

GroupDesignated bidders from the Ak-Sar-Ben Buyers Club will use the general contributions madein support of the Auction for bidding during the Auction. The Auctioneer will settle any disputes which arise during the Auction. Any decision made by the Auctioneer shall be considered final.

PaymentAll payments MUST be received by November 1, 2009. Payment may be made by cash, creditcards or checks (made payable to “Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation”). Purchases made by aBuying Group will be billed to the Buying Group’s Team Leader.

Auction Proceeds DistributionEach exhibitor shall receive a Guaranteed Payment from the Knights of Ak-Sar-BenFoundation. The maximum amount the exhibitor may receive is capped. Any winning bid inexcess of the maximum capped amount shall be used to pay other exhibitors their GuaranteedPayments or shall be used to support the Auction, the 4-H Livestock Exposition and/or Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Roundup generally.

“I would like to thank you for your support of the bonus premiums for purple ribbons. This was my last year to participate and have enjoyed my years at Ak-Sar-Ben. I look foward to

attending next year to watch my brother.”—Charlie

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“Thank you so much for all that you do! I know without people and organizations like younone of this would be possible.”—Sara

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Caps & GuaranteesChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Market Beef Cap GuaranteeChampion Steer $12,000 $12,000Reserve Champion Steer 8,000 8,000Champion Heifer 7,000 6,000Reserve Champion Heifer 5,000 5,000Champion Catch-A-Calf Scholarship 5,000 5,000Res. Champ Catch-A-Calf Scholarship 3,000 3,000Purple Ribbon Catch-A-Calf Scholarship 2,500 2,500Division Champion Steers 3,000 2,500Reserve Division Champion Steers 2,000 2,000

Lambs Cap GuaranteeChampion Lamb $ 7,000 $ 6,000Reserve Champion Lamb 4,500 4,500Champion Lamb Challenge Scholarship 1,500 1,500Res. Champ. Lamb Challenge Scholarship 1,000 1,000Division Champion Lambs 2,000 1,500Reserve Division Champion Lambs 1,200 1,200

Hogs Cap GuaranteeChampion Hog $ 7,000 $ 6,000Reserve Champion Hog 4,500 4,500Division Champion Hogs 2,000 1,500Reserve Division Champion Hogs 1,200 1,200

Poultry Cap GuaranteeChampion Broilers $ 2,500 $ 2,500Reserve Champion Broilers 2,000 1,500Purple Ribbon Broilers 1,000 500

Goat Cap GuaranteeChampion Meat Goat $ 3,000 $ 2,000Res. Champion Meat Goat 2,000 1,200

“Thank you for buying my Purple Ribbon at Ak-Sar-Ben. I’m going to use the money to saveup for college or put it in the bank.”—Hanna

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“This was my first year showing sheep at this show. It was a great thrill! I will use the money for college.” –Brent

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A native of Omaha, Dr. John Davis attended YaleUniversity and the University of Nebraska College ofMedicine. He served our country as part of the Militaryfrom June 1943 to April 1946. Dr. Davis went into partnership with his father in 1956 until his father retiredin 1961. His solo practice grew until his retirement in1985. He practiced medicine at Immanuel Hospital,Clarkson Hospital, Children’s Memorial Hospital andNebraska Methodist Hospital. He also was an AssociateProfessor of Surgery at the University of Nebraska Collegeof Medicine. He was formerly involved in 20 medical societies and author of 33 scientific articles. His hobbiesinclude golf, tennis, hunting, the breeding, training, ridingand showing of horses, oil painting, pen and ink drawings,wood carving and writing.

Dr. Davis has been a long-time member and supporter of the ABC Purple Ribbon Auctionthrough L.B.’s North Forty. His final year as Chair of L.B.’s North Forty, he helped raise over$40,000 for the purchase of the Grand Champion Market Steer and Grand Champion Market Heifer.

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Hero’s AwardChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Dr. John Davis

Past 4-H Hero’s Award RecipientsJack “Butch” Lindley, Omaha, Nebraska–2008

Dr. Jack & Kathy Lewis, Omaha, Nebraska–2007Jim Schaben, Dunlap, Iowa–2006

Mike Pallas, Omaha, Nebraska–2005Doyle Wolverton, Lincoln, Nebraska–2004Mary Ann Nipp, Arlington, Nebraska–2003

Bonnie Becker, Omaha, Nebraska–2002Earl & Grace Leinart, Omaha, Nebraska–2001

Jim & Nancy Pellett & family, Atlantic, Iowa–2000L.B. Hayes, Omaha, Nebraska–1999

Don Romeo, Omaha, Nebraska–1998Harold Stevens, Lexington, Nebraska–1997

Lynn & Carleen Dowding & Family, Alvo, Nebraska–1996Dr. Bill & Bev Karrer, Omaha, Nebraska–1995

**We would like to recognize Herb Mignery, Hastings, Nebraska, for his design of this award.Mignery’s bronze sculpture depicts a young girl holding a lamb, standing next to a boy who is kneeling, feeding a calf from a bucket.


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Youth AmbassadorsChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Ambassadors Learn Much, Give MoreThe 2008-2009 Youth Ambassadors are Klaire Jorgensen, (18) of Exeter and Preston Bolte,(17) of McCool Junction. Klaire is the daughter of Kelvin and Marsha Jorgensen and Prestonis the son of Greg and Cynthia Bolte.

The Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Youth Ambassador program is now in its 10th year and was created tocontinue Youth Leadership in Agriculture. These young people are shining examples of theskills and talents taught and shared with 4-H’s four clovers. These individuals went through anintensive interview process. Not only were they asked questions, but they had to prepare aportfolio and give presentation on how 4-H has impacted their lives.

Both youth will receive a $1,000 scholarship at the conclusion of their ambassadorship. These scholarships are given by the gracious memory of L.B. Hayes, a long time 4-HVolunteer.

In addition to their appearances at regional livestock shows, the Ambassadors assisted at the2008 and 2009 Ak-Sar-Ben Purple Ribbon Auction, attended several livestock shows in theregion, in order to promote Ak-Sar-Ben and served as school tour guides for Ak-Sar-Ben’sRiver City Roundup.

From left: Emily Prinz, Ak-Sar-Ben 4-HLivestock Exposition Manager ChristyFarnstrom and Ainsley Chapman.

The ambassadors’ duties are varied and span thelength of their one-year term. During the

annual Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Exposition,they distribute ribbons to exhibitors Friday

through Sunday. Ambassadors also assist withschool tours, participate in Ak-Sar-Ben’s RiverCity Roundup Western Heritage Parade andattend the 4-H Livestock Exposition Purple

Ribbon Auction.

“The first couple of years I’ve shown at Ak-Sar-Ben I have been fortuante enough to get quitea bit ofmoney in premiums and now I am excited that I get the chance to help the money

given to exhibitors through my steer. I had a weekend to remember and it was one of the bestexperiences in my life.”— Kenneth

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Annual Club Calf SaleLet Your “Calf Quest” End at CALF QUEST 2009!9th Annual Show Steer & Heifer Sale

Saturday, November 7, 2009Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO

6-6:30 p.m., depending on show timeTogether with Black and Gold Bonanza Show

November 7-OPEN HEIFER SHOWNovember 8 - OPEN STEER SHOW

9 a.m. both daysNew Date - Time - Location

Sale Consignments Due October 1.Contact Us for Consignment Form

For Information Call Sale Managers & ConsultantsGary Reichel

(573) 353-9635 Kevin Johansen(573) 289-1061

Dave Johansen(660) 298-3471

Dean Reichel(573) 619-7228

Linda Reichel(573) 796-2511

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Past WinnersChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

2008–Amanda Schutz of Arapahoe, NEChampion Buyers Group–$17,000

2007–Holly England of Mount Ayr, IAL.B.’s North Forty–$25,000

2006–Emma Vickland of Longmont, COChampion Buyers Group–$22,000

2005–Kevin Maurer of Royal, IAL.B.’s North Forty–$23,000

2004–Mark Vickland of Longmont, COKen & Ann Stinson–$24,000

2003–Ryan Habeger of Burt, IAChampion Buyers Group–$30,000

2002–Jess Recknor of Harland, MNNorth Forty Group–$22,000

2001–Jon Sievers of New Liberty, IAL.B.’s North Forty–$22,4000

2000–Jenny Sievers of New Liberty, IABaker’s Supermarkets–$30,000

1999–Sarah Faber of Sioux Center, IAL.B.’s North Forty–$21,000

Grand Champion Market Steer

2008–Mandy Maurer of Royal, IAL.B.’s North Forty–$10,000

2007–Danielle Holmes of LuVerne, IAL.B.’s North Forty–$22,000

2006–Amanda Maurer of Royal, IAL.B.’s North Forty–$20,000

2005–Kevin Benes of Albion, NEChampion Buyers Club–$18,000

2004–Michelle Landgren of Bartlett, NEChampion Buyers Club–$21,500

2003–Jerilee Landgren of Bartlett, NEL.B.’s North Forty–$17,000

2002–Kevin Benes of Albion, NEChampion Buyers Club–$12,000

2001–Ryan Mortbedt of Story City, IAJack & Judy Baker–$15,000

2000–Jamie Prinz of West Point, NEL.B.’s North Forty–$21,000

1999–Mark Benes of Albion, NEBaker’s Supermarkets–$11,000

Grand Champion Market Heifer

2008–Holly Fujan of Prague, NEFirst National Bank–$9,000

2007–Sara Sell of Glenwood, IAFirst National Bank–$10,000

2006–Emma Thurston of Madelia, MNBank of the West–$15,000

2005–Justin Dahlgren of Bertrand, NECommercial Federal Bank–$15,000

2004–Katie Wirt of Parker, SDCommercial Federal Bank–$26,000

2003–Nathan Weisinger of Ft. Madison, IACommercial Federal Bank–$15,000

2002–Katie Wirt of Parker, SDCommercial Federal Bank–$11,500

2001–Shelly Kubicek of Schuyler, NECommercial Federal Bank–$13,250

2000–Abbie Wiebecke of St. Ansgar, IACommercial Federal Bank–$11,000

1999–Elizabeth Engler of Nevada, IACommercial Federal Bank–$13,000

Grand Champion Market Hog


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2008–Brenden Kuesel of Victor, IADavid & Peggy Sokol–$7,000

2007–Travis Stroble of Longton, KSDavid & Peggy Sokol–$14,000

2006–Cody Schminke of VanHorn, IADavid & Lori Scott/

David & Peggy Sokol–$20,0002005–KayLonni Williams of Liberal, KS

David & Peggy Sokol–$16,0002004–Cole Meador of Omaha, NE

Walter & Suzanne Scott–$25,000

2003–Kent Williams of Liberal, KSWalter & Suzanne Scott–$20,000

2002–Amber Vaughn of Brighton, COWalter & Suzanne Scott- $22,000

2001–Amber Vaughn of Brighton, COWalter & Suzanne Scott–$21,000

2000–Cory Bettis of Albia, IAWalter & Suzanne Scott–$19,000

1999–Crystal Forman of Ree Heights, SDWalter & Suzanne Scott–$21,000

Grand Champion Market Lamb

2008–Ty Coats of Braymer, MOWalter & Suzanne Scott–$5,000

2007–Mindy Harpenau of Wahoo, NEWalter & Suzanne Scott– $6,000

2006–Ty Coats of Braymer, MOWalter & Suzanne Scott–$11,000

2005–Annie McCormick of Arlington, NEWalter & Suzanne Scott–$6,000

2004–Courtney Thomas of Wymore, NERex & Loretta Ekwall–$5,000

2003–Ryan Hassebrook of Bellwood, NEJoe Dennis & Dr. Linda Ford–$6,000

2002–Ryan Hassebrook of Bellwood, NEHartman Exotics–$3,500

2001–Adrian Brandt of Plymouth, NEDavid & Peggy Sokol–$3,000

2000–Rachel Kruce of Colon, NEFriends of 4-H–$6,000

1999–Jessica DeBuhr of Beatrice, NEFriends of 4-H–$5,000

Grand Champion Broilers

2008–Derek Dam of Hooper, NEGary & Kathy Gates,

Three Blind Mice–$22,0002007- Ryan Schaben of Dunlap, IA

Loretta Patterson, Three Blind Mice– $21,000

2006–Nick Kayton of Albion, NEDavid & Sandy Parker–$18,500

2005–Kenneth Luckstead of Monticello, IAGary & Kathy Gates/

David & Lori Scott–$18,0002004–Danny Heirigs of Madison, SD

L.B.’s North Forty–$17,0002003–Katie Wirt of Parker, SD

Friends of 4-H– $15,000

Grand Champion Catch-a-Calf

2008–Frankie Mittag of Aplington, IAMidwest Labs–$6,000

2007–Chelsea Heersink of Monte Vista, COKen & Ann Stinson–$5,000

2006–John Walrath of Primrose, NEJack & Kathy Lewis/

Paul & Mary Jessen– $7,000

Grand Champion Market Goat

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Lifetime BuyersChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Champion Buyers Group L.B.’s North Forty Walter & Suzanne ScottSupreme Champion Club – $200,000+

Baker’s SupermarketJack & Judy Baker

Commercial Federal BankDavid & Peggy Sokol

Mister C’s SteakhouseGrand Champion Club – $100,000 - $199,999

Ak-Sar-Ben Lamb Buyers Club

First National Bank of Omaha

Gorats Steakhouse, Inc.Reserve Grand Champion Club – $75,000 - $99,999

Don Romeo AgencyMidwest Labs—

Ken Pohlman

Friends of 4-HGodfather’s PizzaThree Blind Mice

Ken & Ann StinsonMethodist Health System

Ross’ Steakhouse

Champion Club – $50,000 - $74,999

Anthony’s RestaurantArby’s Roast Beef Restaurant

Cascio’s SteakhouseChapman Commodities

City SlickersDave & Sandy ParkerDavid & Lori ScottFarmers National

Hawkins ConstructionJohn & Carmen Gottschalk

LeDioyt Land CompanyLewis/Wickersham

Lucky LeinartsMarrick Thoroughbreds

Mavericks GroupGary & Kathy Gates

Northern Natural GasPurple Pork Promoters

R. Joe Dennis & Dr. Linda Ford

Town & Country GroupUnion Pacific Railroad

Blue Ribbon Club – $25,000 - $49,999

Bank of the WestBlackstone Hotel

BLT Group/GreinerCuming County Feeders

Dr. Bill & Bev KarrerHinky Dinky

Lee Sapp EnterprisesNew Tower Industries

Rosanna FoxSafeway Stores

Survivors

Royal Patron Club – $15,000 - $24,000

Ak-Sar-Ben BeefAk-Sar-Ben King & Queen XCVIII

Andy & Bonnie JensenAvoca Co.Borsheims

BozellBrandeis Food Management

Club 64Craig & Karen Aman

Greater Omaha BBQ SocietyHarry & Gail Koch, Jr.

H.B. ExpressHenry & Aleta Neuhaus

Holiday InnsInacom

John NixonJohn & Ruth Sage

Johnny’s CafeMid American Energy

Omaha PrintOmaha StockyardsPaltani’s Restaurant

Phil Giltner

Qwest CommunicationsRamada Inn Airport

Rite Way Oil & Gas Company

Runza RestaurantsSecurity National Bank

Shavers Food MartsSparetime Cafe

Storz Brewing CompanyThe Yo-Yo Club

US Checkbook CompanyWells Fargo Bank of Omaha

Patron Club – $5,000 - $14,000

*Please note that the categories above represent only the champion and reserve champion animals purchased at theauction from 1928-2001. From 2002-present all animals sold at auction were included. Data for other purchasesis not available; therefore, in many cases, the totals may be much higher.


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Auction ScrapbookChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Grand Champion Market Steer

Champion Buyers GroupButch & Mary Lindley, R.J. & AprilRomeo, Bob & Amy Romeo, Chairs

$17,000Exhibitor: Amanda Schutz of Arapahoe

Reserve Grand ChampionMarket Steer

L.B.’s North FortyDr. Linda Ford, Chair

$9,000Exhibitor: Jennie Johnson of Craig

Grand Champion Market HeiferL.B.’s North FortyDr. Linda Ford, Chair

$10,000Exhibitor: Mandy Maurer of Royal, IA

Reserve Grand ChampionMarket Heifer

Pinnacle Bank & Dinsdale Bros., Inc.

$9,000Exhibitor: Megan Herbolsheime of Pierce


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Grand Champion Catch-A-Calf

Gary & Kathy Gates & Three Blind Mice

$22,000Exhibitor: Derek Dam of Hooper

Reserve Grand ChampionCatch-A-Calf

The Mavericks GroupDr. Jack & Kathy Lewis,

Dr. Sam & Mary Watson, Chairs$11,000

Exhibitor: Alec Ibach of Sumner

Grand Champion Market Hog

First National Bank$9,000

Exhibitor: Holly Fugan of Prague

Reserve Grand ChampionMarket Hog

Town & CountryPaul & Mary Jessen, Chairs

$6,000Exhibitor: Chelsea Schminke

of Van Horne, IA


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Grand Champion Market Broilers

Walter & Suzanne Scott$5,000

Exhibitor: Ty Coats of Braymer, MO

Reserve Grand ChampionMarket BroilersThree Blind Mice

Ellen Wright & Loretta Patterson, Chairs$2,000

Exhibitor: Gavin Jager of Ravenna

Grand Champion Market Lamb

David & Peggy Sokol$7,000

Exhibitor: Brenden Kuesel of Victor, IA

Reserve Champion Market Lamb

David & Lori Scott$5,000

Exhibitor: Cody Wynn of Albia, IA


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Grand Champion Meat GoatMidwest Labs

$6,000Exhibitor: Frankie Mittag

of Applington, IA

Reserve Grand ChampionMeat Goat

David & Lori Scott$3,500

Exhibitor: Sydney Siekman of Bertrand

“Thank you so much for purchasing my steer at the Purple Ribbon Auction. I am saving mymoney so that I can got to college some day.”—Jace

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“Thank you for sponsoring my champion hog at Ak-Sar-Ben. If it wasn’t for your scholarshipsand Ak-Sar-Ben itself wouldn’t be here and you are the ones who keep Ak-Sar-Ben going so I’d

like to thank you.”—Justin

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“Showing lambs has taught me a lot through the years of how to be responsible of how to getup in the morning and do chores and work with our lambs. Thanks for the bonus premium

money.” —Leannehn

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“Without your support this show would not be the show it is today. This is my favorite show,and plan to attend again!”—Anna

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Art ContestChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Ag Art ContestThe Ag Art Contest is open to children in three age divisions and must be free hand art. The age groups are: 8- 10, 11- 14, and 15-18. The Grand Champion winner artwork can beseen on the facing page. The artwork must reflect agriculture or youth in agriculture andinclude cattle, swine, sheep and/or chickens.

The 2009 winners are:Age 15-18First Place: Amy Dunn, Falls CitySecond Place: Christa Ostdiek, Lawrence

Age 11-14First Place & Grand Champion: Shelby Dechow, GretnaSecond Place: Antonio Jimenez, Omaha

Age 8-10First Place: Hannah Nelson, WallaceSecond Place: Maddie Coutal, Wahoo

“I would like to send you an immense thanks for your bidding on my ribbon at the auction,and for your continued support of 4-H. The money will be put away for my college where

I hope to become a veterinarian.,”—Codi

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“Thank you very much for purchasing my pig. This money will go towards a lot of my education. This memory will be cherished forever.”—Chelsea

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“Thank you for purchasing my lamb at the Purple Ribbon Auction. I feel so honored that mylamb was picked for the special event.”— Chad

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October 25, 2009Bids Close at Dark • Creston, IA

Garrett Kalvig2134 130th St.

Creston, IA 50801Cell: 319.504.9020

Jim Kalvig2879 Gilmore Ave.

Ionia, IA 50645Home: 641.435.2118

Cell: 319.464.6661

www.kalvigcattlecompany.com


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2008 SupportersChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Steven J. AllelyFred & Marcia BackerThomas & Amber BakerJudson BaldridgeBarney & Clarice BarnhillBegalka LivestockFrederick & Sally M. BekinsJohn & Lori BelfordRichard & Patricia BellJason & Mary BergScot & Catherine BonnesenFred & Deanna BosselmanBorsheim’sBrian & Ann Marie

BosshamerDave & Annie BouggerMark & MaryLou BraseeRobert & Sue BrownDouglas & Dawn BuchananScott & Karla CasselsDoyle & Carolyn CooperBill & Susan CutlerHal & Mary DaubJohn DavisGrant & Kate DeanJohn C. DeanJeff & Melissa DeanR. Joe Dennis & Linda FordSidney & Hazel DillonSid & Dawn DinsdaleBill & Beverly DonaldsonRex & Loretta EkwallTom FilpiArnold & Joyce FenclFirst National Bank

NortheastFirst National BankFirst State BankFremont National Bank

& Trust CoFarm Credit Services

of AmericaTodd FranzGordon & Nev FredricksonGary & Kathy Gates

Calvin & Karen GermanRandall GoldfishDonald GraffRod & Rhonda GreinerCurt & Beth GreinerBruce & Deb GrewcockBrian GuentherMatt GundersonMary HaggeRichard & Pat HahnMatt HammerHerb HansenEdward HartmanLee HarlanSteven & Kathy HayesHarvey HayesMichael HinesChad HirschfeldBrad HolenL.T. HoodPaul & Mary JessenHarold JohnsonJanice JohnsonF. William & Beverley KarrerDale KavanBarb KleinHarry D. KochLarry & Joyce KochenKoley Jessen Law OfficesGary KubicekStacy KubicekMark LakersThomas & Kathleen

LangdonJames & Meg LauermanEarl & Grace LeinartJack & Kathy LewisBill & Amy LindleyTom & Janice LippincottBob & Carol LynchKen & Gerry MasimoreMartin & Ruth MassengaleEdward & Carrie MayMike & Nancy McCarthyThomas McKnight

Stan & Rita MillsScott D. MooreChris & Betsy MurphyRobert MyersJustin NabityJohn & Anne NelsonHenry & Aleta NeuhausNancy NeumeyerMary Ann NippMerton E. OdenJohn OwensDavid & Sandy ParkerDoug & Loretta PattersonDave PearsonDonald & Melissa PeelerGary & Allison PetersenFred & Mary Jo PetersenDennis & Sue PfefferArlee & Betty PhillipsKen & Beverly PohlmanDuane PolodnaDave & Lynne PotterMaxine PoulasGary RadilKevin & Marsha RathEdward & Betty ReinigShayla ReedJim ReissigDan RoeberDan RogertRobert RohBob RomeoDominic S. RomeoFran RomeoJulianne RomeoR.J. & Amy RomeoJulianne Romeo-RyfaLouis & Kathi RotellaLee & Carol RoweJim SchabenJohn & Jean SchafersmanGreg & Laura SchnackelTodd & Holly SchroederAmy ScottW. David & Lori Scott


2008 SupportersChampion 4-H Purple Ribbon Auction

Walter & Sue ScottRoger SealockScott & Molly SearlAnthony & Mary SeinaLyle & Sherma SeitzingerMillard SeldinSteven SellJeffrey & Robecka SharpDarren SiekmanRon SimonsonBill & Lynette SingerBryan & Leslie SloneDavid & Peggy SokolKurt & Kathleen

Strawhecker

Duane & Marlene SullivanFritz SullivanCharmain SundermanJon SwansonRoberrt TamisieaTheatrical Media ServicesDelmer & Phyllis ToebbenStanley & Dottie TruhlsenUnion Pacific RailroadTimothy & Mary WahlBrad & MishelleWallanderGene & Renie WaltkeCurt WarrenSam & Mary WatsonLarry &Becky Weak

John & Nancy WebsterRichard & Diane WestinCraig WietjesGale & Judy WickershamDaryl WittstruckJames & Susan WolfMark & Debbie WolffDoyle & Dottie WolvertonStavely & Ellen WrightRoger & Margo YoungBrian Zimmerman

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