The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction on Aug. 11 raised $303,800 for Wisconsin's junior show exhibitors in cattle, swine and sheep at the Wisconsin State Fair. Of that total, $30,500 is returned to exhibitors in scholarship awards in addition to $15,000...
Eden – Patrick F. O’Brien, 84, of Eden passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at St. Agnes Hospital with his family gathered around him. He was born in Fond du Lac on July 27, 1934, the son of James H. and Estelle M. (nee Stack) O’Brien. Pat served in the U.S. Army...
Milwaukee, WI. On Aug. 7th Kathy Packard (WAA) Wisconsin Auctioneer Association auction professional recently took part in the 2018 Wisconsin Auctioneers State Bid calling Championship, competing against some of the best auctioneers in the state. Packard...
Written By: The Country Today Kendall Thiel of Thiel and Thiel Auction Service, Chilton, along with a new board of directors, were sworn in as president of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association during the annual Wisconsin Auctioneers Convention in Stevens Point. A...
2017 WI State Champion Auctioneer The Wisconsin Auctioneers Association held their annual WI State Champion Auctioneer Contest at the WI State Fair and David Allen of Cross Plains, WI received the wining scores from the 5 judges. The journey began in January with a...
Written By: Gloria Hafemeister, Correspondent WEST ALLIS - The Wisconsin State Fairgoers had an opportunity to witness hear a lot of fast-talking during competition for the state Auctioneer contest at the fair on August 8. David Allen of Cross Plains rose to the...
The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair celebrated its 26th year. In total, this year’s auction raised more than $130,000. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, which supports Wisconsin 4-H activities...
Written By: Jim Massey, Editor | jimmassey@mhtc.net WEST ALLIS — Jim Gavin of Reedsburg took home top honors in the Wisconsin Champion Auctioneer Contest Aug. 9 at the Wisconsin State Fair. Gavin, an auctioneer with Gavin Brothers Auctioneers of Reedsburg and...
