08/06/2026
Dear Business Owner,
My name is Kruze McKee and Blayze McKee, and I am a member of Valley Rangers 4-H
club. I would like to personally invite you to the Linn County Fair Livestock Auction on August
8th starting at 10 AM and ask you to consider supporting my 4-H project by bidding on my
market hog “Mini-Tank” (Kruze) and my market lamb “Crunch” (Blayze).
Raising my project animal has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my year.
From early mornings and late evenings to feeding, cleaning, exercising, and caring for my
animal every day, I have learned that success comes from hard work, patience, and dedication.
There have been challenges along the way, but those challenges have helped me grow in
confidence and responsibility
Being in 4-H has taught me so much more than how to raise livestock. It has taught me
the value of setting goals, managing my time, caring for animals, building friendships, and giving
back to my community. These are lessons I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
By supporting youth at the livestock auction, you are doing much more than purchasing
an animal—you are investing in the future of local agriculture and encouraging young people
like me to continue learning, growing, and working toward our dreams. Your generosity helps
offset the costs of raising my project and allows me to continue participating in the opportunities
that 4-H provides.
Whether you choose to bid, leave an add-on donation, or simply attend the auction, your
support means more than words can express. Thank you for believing in local youth and for
making a difference in the lives of 4-H members like me.
I hope to see you at the fair, and I look forward to meeting you. Thank you for your time, your
generosity, and your support.
With sincere gratitude,
Kruze and Blayze McKee
4-H Member, Valley Rangers
Linn County Fair Livestock Auction
Date: August 8th, 2026
Time: 10 AM
Location: Linn County Fairgrounds 8510 KS-7, Mound City KS inside the livestock arena
Project: Market Hog and Market Lamb
“Mini-Tank” Bred, owned, and shown by Kruze “Crunch” purchased from Suderman Club
Lambs shown by Blayze
