Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
BOOKER AUCTION. The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Junior Livestock Sale Committee, represented by Lori Williams and Bob Schoessler, presented Booker Auction representatives Booker, Butch Booker and Cotton Booker with a lifetime service award. Craig Schafer (right) received a flag to commemorate his service to the auction. -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson
The annual Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Junior Livestock Sale ran smoothly, as coordinators and exhibitors worked together for another successful event. The auction grossed $76,955, according to Livestock Sale Treasurer Lori Williams.
The Saturday afternoon auction on Sept. 3 featured over 40 exhibitors with a total of 81 animals being sold at the auction. The amount of total livestock sold was significantly higher than last year, but the sale recorded nearly $30,000 less.
“The hog and sheep departments recognized an increase in numbers over last year, but low market prices were evident. Each...
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