Stout becomes member of AAA

A Portland resident is now a member of a national livestock association.

Kadilynn Stout recently became a junior member of the American Angus Association.

Junior members are eligible to register cattle in the American Angus Association. They can also participate in National Junior Angus Association programs and take part in association shows and other events.

The organization based in Saint Joseph, Missouri, is the largest beef breed association in the world, with more than 25,000 active members.



No auction

There won’t be a 4-H livestock auction at the Jay County Fair this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

But the leadership of 4-H wants to make sure that the kids aren’t penalized by COVID-19.

Past bidders in the Buyers’ Club for the auction are being asked to make a donation for a fund the replace the auction premiums.

More than 200 young people participate in Jay County 4-H. The donations will be split evenly among the eligible livestock exhibitors.

Donations should be sent to Jay County 4-H, C/O 2020 Auction, 126 N. Meridian St., Portland, Indiana 47371.

If you have questions, contact auction chair Brandyn Towell at (260) 729-1769.

Donations should be made by 4:30 p.m. on July 17 to be included in the fund.