Michigan Angus Association Event Reports
Show Highlights, Sale Results, Event Reports & More
2012 National Western Stock Show
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| Hy-View Phantom won senior champion bull at the 2012 National Western Stock Show's Angus Bull Sale Show, Jan. 11 in Denver, Colo. Ricka Boehmer and Omega Cattle Corp., both of Williamston, Mich., consigned the winning bull. CRV, Madison, Wis., and Quirk Land & Cattle, Hastings, Neb., purchased the bull. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
Creek Side Reporter won reserve senior champion bull at the 2012 National Western Stock Show's Angus Bull Sale Show, Jan. 11 in Denver, Colo. Omega Cattle Corp., Williamston, Mich., and James Rentz, Coldwater, Ohio, consigned the winning bull. Diamond P Cattle Ranch, Elizabeth, Colo., purchased the bull. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
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| Seldom Rest BRMF Tuned Up won early fall bull calf champion at the 2012 National Western Stock Show's Angus Bull Sale Show, Jan. 11 in Denver, Colo. Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., consigned the winning bull. Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla., purchased the bull. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
Dameron First Impression won grand champion bull at the 2012 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 11-13 in Denver, Colo. Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, Mich.; and Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill., own the May 2010 son of S A V Brilliance 8077. He earlier won intermediate champion. Doug Worthington, Modesto, Calif., evaluated the 326 entries. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
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| Seldom Rest BRMF Tuned in won reserve winter bull calf champion at the 2012 National Western Stock Show Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 11-13 in Denver, Colo. Andrew Foster, Niles, Mich., owns the winning bull. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
2011 North American Livestock Exposition (NAILE)
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| Dameron First Impression won grand champion bull at the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 14-15 in Louisville, Ky. Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, Mich.; and Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill., own the May 2010 son of S A V Brilliance 8077. He first claimed intermediate champion. Chuck Brost, Madison, Ala.; John McCurry, Burrton, Kan.; and Montie Soules, Skiatook, Okla., evaluated the 204 entries. Photo by Andy Rest, American Angus Association. |
Hy-View Phantom won reserve senior champion bull at the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 14-15 in Louisville, Ky. Ricka Boehmer and Omega Cattle Corp., both of Williamston, Mich., own the winning bull. Photo by Andy Rest, American Angus Association. | |
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| Dameron First Impression received Roll of Victory (ROV) Junior Bull Calf Champion of the Year during Angus events in conjunction with the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point ROV Angus Show, Nov. 14-15 in Louisville, Ky. in Louisville, Ky. Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill.; Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; and Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, Mich., own the winning bull. Pictured from left are Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association director of activities and events; Gary Dameron, T.J. Curtin, Christy Dameron; Paige Wallace, 2011 Miss American Angus; Janine Regier, Bob Funk, and Jarold Callahan. Photo by Andy Rest, American Angus Association. |
Dameron Bardot 689 was honored as Roll of Victory (ROV) Embryo Transfer Dam of the Year during Angus events in conjunction with the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point ROV Angus Show, Nov. 14-15 in Louisville, Ky. Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill.; and Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., own the winning female. Pictured from left are Scott Foster; Paige Wallace, 2011 Miss American Angus; Gary Dameron; Andrew Foster; and Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association regional manager. Photo by Andy Rest, American Angus Association. |
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| Michigan State University Beef Cow-Calf Teaching and Research Center, East Lansing, Mich., received the Century Award during Angus events in conjunction with the 2011 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point ROV Angus Show, Nov. 14-15 in Louisville, Ky. The award recognizes herds and their owners and families who have been in continuous production of registered Angus cattle for 100 years or more. Pictured from left are Russell Erickson; Ken Geuns; Brooke Harward, 2012 Miss American Angus; and Dave Hawkins. Photo by Jena Thompson, American Angus Association. |
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| A large and enthusiastic crowd was on hand for the Michigan Angus Association Black Bonus Sale held at the Omega Farms Sale Facility in Williamston on October 1st. Fifty-one lots sold for a total of $118,100 to average $2,316. The sixty-four head of Angus sold to twenty-eight buyers from Michigan, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Ohio and Virginia. Read more ... |
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| Dameron First Impression won reserve grand champion bull at the 2011 American Royal Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Oct. 28 in Kansas City, Mo. Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, Mich.; and Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill., own the May 2010 son of S A V Brilliance 8077. He first claimed intermediate champion. Jeff Sargent, Denison, Texas, evaluated the 100 entries. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
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2011 National Junior Angus Show
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| SH Superman 0159 won bred-and-owned reserve junior champion bull at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 10-16 in Harrisburg, Pa. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the winning bull. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. | ||
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| Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, left, and Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell, left, represented Michigan at the 2011 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest, held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 10-16 in Harrisburg, Pa. Forty-eight youth from across the country competed for top honors in the 45th annual event. Photo by Crystal Young, American Angus Association. | These National Junior Angus Association members won senior division of photography--landscape at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, sponsored in part by Sure Champ by Biozyme Inc., July 15 in Harrisburg, Pa. Pictured from left are Gabrielle Glenister, Pulaski, N.Y., second; and Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich., first. Photo by Crystal Young, American Angus Association. See Patty's "Landscape" Photo Here | |
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| Michigan juniors won first place overall in the senior other beef division at the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 10-16 in Harrisburg, Pa. Pictured from left are Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston; Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids; DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell; and Justin Ruggles, Kingston. They prepared "Bully-Free Beef Sandwiches" and also won first place in the the recipe and showmanship catagories. The American Angus Auxiliary sponsered this event. Photo by Carrie Gilliam, American Angus Association. | ||
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| These junior Angus members each received a $1,000 scholarship at the 2011 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) Awards Ceremony, sponsored in part by Sure Champ by Biozyme Inc., July 15 in Harrisburg, Pa. Pictured front row from left are Hannah Barton, Dutton, Ala.; Jena Wagner, Billings, Mont.; Alisha Nord, Wolverton, Minn.; Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Sadie Kinne, Eagleville, Mo.; Jessica Clarke, Rocky Ridge, Md.; Maggie Jasper, Versailles, Ky.; Robert Velisek, Gaithersburg Md.; Jordon Mullett, Coshocton, Ohio; and Kyrsten Retherford, Indianapolis, Ind. Back row from left are Phil Trowbridge, American Angus Association treasurer, presenter; Allison Blythe, White City, Kan.; Mark Mitteness, Benson, Minn.; Ty Bayer, Ringle, Wis.; Colby Myers, Harrodsburg, Ky.; Nathan Eagleburger, Buffalo, Mo.; Austin Perry, Prather, Calif.; Clayton Smith and Cody Smith, both of West Plains, Mo. and Milford Jenkins, American Angus Foundation president. Since 1998, scholarships administered by the Angus Foundation have totaled more than $1.3 million. Photo by Crystal Young, American Angus Association. | ||
2011 Michigan Angus Preview Show
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| Seldom Rest BF Bardot 490 won grand champion female at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich., owns the April 2010 daughter of Exar Lutton 1831. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. |
Dameron Royal Queen 012 won reserve grand champion female at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the January 2010 daughter of PVF ALL PAYDAY 729. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. |
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| SH Superman 0159 won grand champion bull at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the March 2010 son of Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. |
Reidoca Domination R004 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., owns the April 2010 son of S A V 004 Predominant 4438. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. |
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| SH Blossom 0138 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the February 2010 daughter of Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. |
P L V Effie 8050 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich., owns the May 2010 daughter of B C Lookout 7024. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. |
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| MB Pratissia W503 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Mains-Boehmer Angus, Burlington, Mich., owns the April 2009 daughter of SydGen 1407 Corona 2016. An April 2011 heifer calf sired by MB Pratissia Y515 completes the winning pair. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. | These Angus enthusiasts won top showmanship honors at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Pictured from left are Katrina Klopfenstein, Galien, junior champion; Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, intermediate champion; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, senior champion; and Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, and DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell, National Junior Angus Showmanship qualifiers. Patricia and DeeAnne will represent Michigan at the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this July in Harrisburg, Pa. |
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| Oak Row Doogle won grand champion steer at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Kendra Merriman, Lowell, Mich., owns the May 2010 son of Duff New Edition 6108. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. |
Reidoca Predominant R007 won reserve grand champion steer at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Preview Show, June 12 in East Lansing, Mich. Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., owns the April 2010 son of S A V 004 Predominant 4438. Cody Lowderman, Macomb, Ill., evaluated the 47 entries. |
2011 All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Roll of Victory Show
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| SH Superman 0159 won grand champion bred-and-owned bull at the 2011 All-American Angus Breeders' Futurity Junior Show, June 18 in Louisville, Ky. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the March 2010 son of Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C. He first won junior champion. Quintin Smith, Lebanon, Tenn., evaluated the 119 entries. Photo by Chuck Grove, American Angus Association |
2011 Western National Angus Futurity
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| Dameron First Impression won reserve grand champion bull at the 2011 Western National Angus Futurity (WNAF) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Show, May 1-2 in Reno, Nev. Express Angus Ranches, Yukon, Okla.; Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, Mich.; and Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, Ill., own the May 2010 son of S A V Brilliance 8077. He first won late junior calf champion. Dan Hoge, Kewanee, Ill., evaluated the 151 entries. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
2011 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory Angus Show
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| Champion Hill Lucy 6874 won senior champion female at the 2011 Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, May 29 in Timonium, Md. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the winning female. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
2011 MI Beef Expo
Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
Judge: Brad Hanewich, Rensselaer, IN
Auctioneer: Bill Sheridan, Mason
35 Lots Gross $94,900
15 Bulls Gross $45,050; Average $3,003
17 Females Gross $44,050; Average $2,591
3 Embryo Pkgs. Gross $5,800
GRAND CHAMPION BULL & HIGH-SELLING BULL
$6,600 - Lot 101, Seldom Rest BF Graduate, sired by BEB Juneau 104
Consigned by Danielle Foster, Niles; Purchased by Doug Stork, Clare
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL
$3,750 - Lot 111, SH Providence 0143, sired by SAV Providence 6922
Consigned by Sterling Hunter, Bath; Purchased by Ralph Deshetsky, North Branch
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
$2,800 - Lot 124, FF Power Lady 011, sired by Emb Sir Idona 711
Consigned by Fitzner Farm, Wolverine; Purchased by Amber Pickard, Hastings
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
$2,900 - Lot 133, LCCC Bemindful Maid B249, sired by BC 7022 Raven 7965
Consigned by Little Cedar Cattle Co., Beaverton; Purchased by Zelinko Bros., St. Charles
HIGH-SELLING FEMALE
$4,100 - Lot 128, BCCC Sarah B 006, sired by SAV Bismarck 5682
Consigned by Barker Creek Cattle Co., Bath; Purchased by Danielle Renwick, Moorefield, Ont, Canada
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| Seldom Rest BF Graduate won grand champion bull at the 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, Mich, consigned the May 2010 son of BEB Juneau 104. The bull was purchased by Doug Stork, Clare, Mich. |
FF Power Lady 011 won grand champion female at 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Fitzner Farms, Wolverine, Mich. consigned the May 2010 daughter of Emb Sir Idona 711. The heifer was purchased by Amber Pickard, Hastings, Mich. |
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| SH Providence 0143 won reserve champion bull at the 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Sterling Hunter, Bath, Mich. consigned the February 2010 son of SAV Providence 6922. The bull was purchased by Ralph Desketsky, North Branch, Mich. |
LCCC Bemindful Maid B240 won reserve champion female at the 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Little Cedar Cattle Company, Beaverton, Mich. consigned the February 2010 daughter of BC 7022 Raven 7965. The heifer was purchased by Zelinko Bros., St. Charles, Mich. |
74 Bulls Gross $218,250; Average $2,949
46 Angus Bulls Gross $136,900; Average $2,976
HIGH-SELLING BULL:
$6,500 - Lot 48, AHA True North 072, #16639314, sired by SAV Bismarck 5682 Consigned by Apple Hill Angus, Harrisville; Purchased by Leo, Lori and Markus Gaffney, Wales
MORE ANGUS TOP-SELLERS:
$5,200 - Lot 35, MSU Pioneer 041, #16660403, sired by SAV Pioneer 7301
Consigned by Michigan State University, East Lansing; Purchased by CRV/Brazil, SA, c/o Pat Goheen, Laingsburg
$4,700 - Lot 49, AHA True North 105, # 16639312, sired by SAV Bismarck 5682
Consigned by Apple Hill Angus, Harrisville; Purchased by Dennis Fountain, Detour Village
$4,500 - Lot 19, White Birch Providence 020, #16703860, sired by SAV Providence 6922
Consigned by White Birch Angus, Prescott; Purchased by Lowell Harger, Hale
$4,000 - Lot 47, AHA True North 0834, #16639311, sired by TC Total 410
Consigned by Apple Hill Angus, Harrisville; Purchased by Tom Gallagher, Carson City
The MCA/MSU Performance Bull Test is a cooperative effort of Michigan Cattlemen's Assn., Michigan State University and Plank Farm. For information, visit www.micattlemen.org, click on Bull Test. The objectives of the bull test program are to:
-Promote performance-tested beef cattle and serve as an educational tool to acquaint producers with its overall value.
-Provide a common environment for evaluating young bulls for rate of gain, soundness, and body composition.
-Aid beef producers in obtaining superior performance tested bulls that have been evaluated for growth, breeding and
structural soundness, and carcass merit.
Ninety Michigan Angus members, juniors and guests attended the 2011 annual meeting and banquet held March 13 in Jackson. Many thanks to John MacMaster and Jaci Fitzgerald and their family for chairing the banquet committee and to committee members Merle Boehmer, Ricka Boehmer, Janel Horrocks-Boehmer and Barb Sweeney. The Michigan Angus Association, Michigan Angus Auxiliary and the Michigan Jr. Angus Association all held meetings in the morning.
Following a delicious CAB dinner, attendees viewed the "I Am Angus" video and were honored to have Bryce Schumann, CEO of the American Angus Association, address the groups both during their meetings and as part of the banquet program. It was exciting to hear the positive news from the American Angus Association.
Scott Foster, AAA director, also shared information on many good things that are happening in the Angus world and encouraged breeders to call him or Bryce if they had any questions or suggestions.
Kathleen Hawkins, Michigan Cattlemen's Association Executive Vice President, shared information on the "I Love Beef...One Powerful Protein" campaign. The new website www.MIBeef.org has great recipes and nutrition information, as well as food safety and other information.
Dave Hawkins kicked off the award presentations by presenting the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Heritage Award to Lois and Dale Foster from Seldom Rest Farms, near Niles. The Heritage Award is presented to breeders in recognition of their long-time leadership and support of the association and the Angus breed. Other award winners are listed in the Junior and Auxiliary articles in this newsletter.
Several items were offered in the live auction to help raise funds to support youth programming. In addition to items highlighted in other areas of the newsletter, several semen packages were donated by Accelerated Genetics, ABS, Genex, Select Sires, and Seldom Rest Farms/Dameron Angus/Express Ranches/Brumfield Farms.
We greatly appreciate their generousity, along with the support of the following buyers: Lutchka Angus, HighPoint Livestock, Dawson Farms, Bordner Angus Farms, Fitzner Farms, Hillside Acres, Vaassen Angus Farm, DeMeyer Cattle Co., Highbanks Angus Farm, Reidoca Angus, and Hy-View Farm. The sale of select pages of advertising for the 2011-12 Michigan Angus Directory concluded the afternoon program.
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| 2011 Michigan Angus Association officers and directors. Seated (left to right) Scott Foster, American Angus Association director; Nancy Thelen, Monte Bordner, and Chuck Preston. Standing (left to right) are Steve A. Fitzner, Kirk Sterzick, Tim Ruggles, John MacMaster and Steve Thelen. Not pictured are Lisa Bohlen, Merle Boehmer, David Hawkins, Cody Sankey, Ken Geuns, Jonathon Taylor, Julie French and Cliff Simmons. | These women will serve as the Michigan Angus Auxiliary officers and are pictured at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 13 in Jackson, Mich. Seated from left are Susan Merriman, Ricka Boehmer, Sharon Vaassen. Standing from left are Barb Sweeney, Jessica Harfst, Kris Boehmer, and Nancy Thelen. |
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| Certificates of Achievement Award These individuals received the American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement Awards at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet. (l to r) Dylan Kennedy, Justin Ruggles, Chelsea Ruggles, Rachel Reid, Patti Vaassen, Justin Kennedy, Kavina Johnson, Kendra Merriman, Kollin Johnson, Katrina Klopfenstein, and DeeAnne Merriman. Recipients not pictured included Katie Reid, Sterling Reichenbach, Kyle Ruggles, Mitchell Goheen, Tanner Lindorf, Danielle Foster, Peggy O'Neill, Laryssa Bates, Ryan Reid, Drew Bordner, Hope Bordner, and Erika Boehmer. |
2011 Outstanding Jr. Member award presented to Kavina Johnson from Quincy, by 2010 recipient, Kollin Johnson from Quincy. |
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| Premier Jr. Breeder Awards Seated l to r: Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor, first; Kollin Johnson, Quincy, second; Kavina Johnson, Quincy, third; DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell, fourth; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, fifth; standing: Kendra Merriman, Lowell, honorable mention. |
Premier Jr. Exhibitor Awards Seated l to r: Dylan Kennedy, Nashville, first; Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor, second; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, third; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, fourth; Katrina Klopfenstein, Galien, fifth; standing: honorable mention recipients Kavina Johnson, Quincy; DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell; and Kollin Johnson, Quincy. Not pictured is Justin Ruggles from Kingston. |
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| 2011 Michigan Junior Angus Association Board of Directors, seated from left are Justin Kennedy, President; Chelsea Ruggles, Vice President; Patti Vaassen, Secretary; Justin Ruggles, Treasurer; and Rachel Reid, Awards Director. Directors standing in the second row are Dylan Kennedy, Kollin Johnson, Kendra Merriman, and Dee Anne Merriman. | Angus Royalty - 2010 Miss Michigan Angus Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids with 2011 Miss Michigan Angus Kendra Merriman, Lowell; (Not Pictured is 2011 Michigan Angus Ambassador DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell and 2011 Michigan Angus Ambassador Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids.) |
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| 2011 Heritage Award Lois and Dale Foster from Seldom Rest Farms, Niles received the Michigan Angus Association Heritage Award in recognition of their lifelong dedication and contributions to the Angus Breed and Michigan Angus Association. |
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| SH Superman 0159 won spring bull calf champion at the 2010 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 15-16 in Louisville, Ky. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the winning bull. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. | Seldom Rest of Georgina 020 won reserve spring heifer calf champion at the 2010 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 15-16 in Louisville, Ky. Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
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| Champion Hill Lucy 6874 won reserve senior champion female at the 2010 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 15-16 in Louisville, Ky. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the winning female. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
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| Seldom Rest BA Bardot 425 won bred-and-owned late junior champion heifer at the 2010 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-17 in Denver, Colo. Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. | Champion Hill Georgina 7453 won owned heifer class 2 at the 2010 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-17 in Denver, Colo. Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, Mich., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
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| Seldon Rest BA Blackbird won grand champion bred-and-owned cow-calf pair at the 2010 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-17 in Denver, Colo. Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., owns the April 2008 daughter of Leachman Saugahatchee 3000C. A May 2010 bull calf sired by B E B Juneau 104 completes the winning pair. She also claimed two-year old champion cow-calf pair. Wesley Hudson, Harrison, Ark., evaluated the owned heifers, Wesley Hudson, Harrison, Ark., evaluated the owned heifers; Douglas Worthington, Modesto, Calif., evaluated bred-and-owned heifers, bred-and-owned bulls and cow-calf pairs; and Randy Daniel, Colbert, Ga., evaluated the steers. A total of 971 entries were shown. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. | Dameron Lucy 868 won reserve grand champion owned cow-calf pair at the 2010 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-17 in Denver, Colo. Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., owns the March 2008 daughter of S A V Net Worth 4200. A March 2010 heifer calf sired by Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 is at side. She first won two-year old reserve champion cow-calf pair. Wesley Hudson, Harrison, Ark., evaluated the owned heifers, Wesley Hudson, Harrison, Ark., evaluated the owned heifers; Douglas Worthington, Modesto, Calif., evaluated bred-and-owned heifers, bred-and-owned bulls and cow-calf pairs; and Randy Daniel, Colbert, Ga., evaluated the steers. A total of 971 entries were shown. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
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| Seldom Rest B F Bardot 9051 won bred-and-owned heifer class 3 at the 2010 Naitonal Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-17 in Denver, Colo. Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. | Seldom Rest BA Bardot 427 won bred-and-owned heifer class 11 at the 2010 Naitonal Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 11-17 in Denver, Colo. Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
2010 Eastern Regional Jr Angus Show
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| Seldom Rest B F Bardot 9051 won bred-and-owned heifer calf champion at the 2010 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show, June 24-26 in Bloomington, Ill. Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
2010 Michigan Angus Preview Show
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| Grand Champion Bull in the Open Show was TJ Foresight 915 exhibited by Tammy Klink-Frankovich from Rapid River. | Reserve Grand Champion Bull in the Open Show was also the Champion Jr. Show Bull, BAF Final Answer 003 exhibited by Hope Bordner from Sturgis |
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| Grand Champion Female in the Junior and Open Preview Show was the Junior Heifer Champion, Seldom Rest BA Bardot 427, exhibited by Danielle Foster from Niles. This heifer was also selected as the Supreme Champion Female of all breeds, as well as the Junior Show Champion Bred and Owned Heifer. | Reserve Grand Champion Female in the Junior and Open Shows was the Sr. Heifer Calf Champion, Seldom Rest Georgina 9189, also exhibited by Danielle Foster. This heifer was also selected as the Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Heifer. |
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| Champion Angus Steer was Dal-Den Gator II, exhibited by Katrina Klopfenstein from Galien. | Reserve Champion Angus Steer was Seldom Rest Zeke, exhibited by Dylan Kennedy from Nashville. |
| Thirty-nine head of Angus cattle were exhibited at the 2010 Michigan Angus Preview Show held June 13 at the Michigan State University Pavilion. The Champion Cow/Calf pair was BAF Gabau 878-807 and her bull calf owned by Hope Bordner from Sturgis. The Reserve Champion Cow/Calf pair was BAF Bonnie Lass 878-334-617 exhibited by Drew Bordner from Sturgis. Other division champions were Senior Heifer Calf Reserve Champion, Seldom Rest BF Bardot 9051, owned by Danielle Foster. The Intermediate Heifer Champion was Dameron Bardot 9142, exhibited by Tanner Lindorf from Niles. Reserve Intermediate Champion was PLV Erica 0479, exhibited by Patti Vaassen from Ann Arbor. The Reserve Junior Heifer Champion was BWAF Pride 901, shown by Chelsea Ruggles from Kingston. Dylan Kennedy from Nashville exhibited the Senior Heifer Champion, D&F Simply Forever 802. Showmanship classes were sponsored by the Michigan Angus Auxiliary. Champion Jr. Showman was Dylan Kennedy; Champion Intermediate Showman was Laryssa Bates from Sebewaing; Champion Sr. Showman was Patti Vaassen; and Erika Boehmer from Charlotte and Drew Bordner were selected to represent Michigan in the National Jr. Angus Showmanship Contest. | |
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| Grand Champion Bull MSU Final Four 920 won grand champion bull at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., owns the January 2009 son of S A V Final Answer 0035. Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., evaluated the 28 entries. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. |
Reserve Champion Bull P L V Scout 1839 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich., owns the February 2009 son of B C Lookout 7024. Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., evaluated the 28 entries. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. |
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| Champion Female SH Lady 9209 won grand champion female at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Sterling Hunter, Bath, Mich., owns the April 2009 daughter of G A R Grid Maker. Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., evaluated the 28 entries. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. |
Reserve Champion Female Rains Wild Emulous WFFS won reserve grand champion female at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Dale Rains, Mercer, Pa., owns the March 2009 daughter of Ankonian Werner Wild Fire 96. Ron Hinrichsen, Westmoreland, Kan., evaluated the 28 entries. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. |
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| These young individuals won the Certificate of Achievement awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured seated from left are Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, Mich.; Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich.; Justin Kennedy and Dylan Kennedy, both of Nashville, Mich.; and Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich. Standing from left are Hope Bordner, Sturgis, Mich.; Kollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich.; Tabitha Grochowalski, Ada, Mich.; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, Mich.; Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich.; Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell, Mich.; Justin Ruggles and Kyle Ruggles, both of Kingston, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. | |
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| Kollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich., left, was named Outstanding Junior Member at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured presenting the award is Dylan Kennedy. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. | Justin Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., left, was named Outstanding Senior Member at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Also pictured is Danielle Foster presenting the award. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. |
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| These young Michigan breeders won Premier Breeder awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left are Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., first; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., second; Kollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich., third; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, Mich., fourth; and Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell, Mich., fifth. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. | These young Michigan members won Premier Exhibitor awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Seated from left are Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., first; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., second; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, Mich., third; and Dylan Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., fifth. Standing are Kollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich., and Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell, Mich., both winning honorable mention. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. |
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| These young ladies were recognized as Michigan Angus royalty at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left are Hope Bordner, Sturgis, Mich., 2009 Miss Michigan Angus; Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., 2010 Miss Michigan Angus; and Julie Thelen, auxiliary queens chairperson. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. | Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, Mich., left, won Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Pictured presenting the awards is Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association regional manager. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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| Robert Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., right, recieved the Adult Appreciation Award at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Also pictured is Katie Reid presenting the award. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. | 2010 Auxiliary Officers |
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2010 National Western Angus Show
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| MSU Breslin 914 Reserve Early Spring Bull Calf Champion Shown by: Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. Purchased Belle Point Ranch, Lavaca, Ark. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
Seldom Rest BA Bardot 425 Reserve Late Junior Champion Heifer Shown by: Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich. Photo by Shelia Stannard, American Angus Association. |
2009 National Junior Angus Show
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| Dameron Lucy 868 won owned heifer class 27
Shown by: Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich. Photo by American Angus Association. |
2009 Michigan Angus Preview Show & Showcase Show
8 Angus cattle were exhibited at the 2009 Michigan Angus Preview Show & Showcase June 15th at MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
Open Show
Grand Champion Bull
10/02/2008 BAF Windy 823, Bordner Angus Farms, Sturgis
Reserve Champion Bull
10/05/08 BAF Windy 824, Bordner Angus Farms, Sturgis
Grand Champion Female
3/11/08 Dameron Lucy 868, Danielle Foster, Niles
Reserve Champion Female
4/27/08 Seldom Rest BA Blackbird, Danielle Foster, Niles
Junior Show
Grand Champion Bull
3/15/09 RBF Lookout 9166, Justin Ruggles, Kingston
Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair
1/26/06 AHA Erica 6001, Justin Ruggles, Kingston
Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair
9/02/06 LA Lady Replica 4806, Tabitha Grochowalski, Ada
Grand Champion Female
3/11/08 Dameron Lucy 868, Danielle Foster, Niles
Reserve Champion Female
4/27/08 Seldom Rest BA Blackbird, Danielle Foster, Niles
Grand Champion Angus Steer
4/11/08 Oak Row Gil, Kendra Merriman, Lowell.
Reserve Champion Angus Steer
3/06/08 804 Future Direction, Kollin Johnson, Quincy
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| Grand Champion Bull Sale Price $6,000. Consigned by Little Cedar Cattle Company, Beaverton, MI. Purchased by Zelinko Brothers Cattle Co, St. Charles, MI |
Supreme Champion Female Sale Price: $4,000. Consigned by Chapman Horse & Livestock, Bellevue, MI. Purchased by Zelinko Brothers Cattle Co, St. Charles, MI |
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| Reserve Angus Bull Sale Price $4,100. Consigned by Blue Water Angus, Deckerville, MI. Purchased by Darwin Eichenberg, Reed City, MI |
Reserve Angus Female Sale Price $2,200. Consigned by Chapman Horse & Livestock, Bellevue, MI. Purchased by Dan Bolinger, Perrinton, MI |
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| Grand Champion Angus Steer Shown by Dylan Kennedy | Grand Champion Angus Heifer Shown by Danielle Foster |
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| Reserve Champion Angus Steer Shown by Kendra Merriman | Reserve Champion Angus Heifer Shown by Tanner Lindorf |
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| Certificate of Achievement Award These young individuals won the certificate of achievement awards at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured seated front row from left includes Claudia Albrecht and Hayley Albrecht, both of Kingston. Seated second row from left includes Justin Kennedy, Nashville; Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston; Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor; Tabitha Grochowalski, Ada; and Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids. Standing third row from left includes Hope Bordner, Sturgis; Julie Thelen, Saline; Kollin Johnson, Quincy; Justin Ruggles, Kingston; Danielle Foster, Niles; Dylan kennedy, Nashville; Rachael Vaassen, Ann Arbor; Kyle Ruggles, Kingston; Dee Anne Merriman, and Kendra Merriman, both of Lowell; and Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids. Photo by American Angus Association. |
MJAA Board The Michigan Junior Angus Association leaders are pictured at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Seated front row from left includes Justin Kennedy, Nashville, president; Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, vice president; Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, secretary; Tabitha Grochowalski, Ada, treasurer; and Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, director of awards. Standing from left includes Kollin Johnson, Quincy, director; Justin Ruggles, Kingston, junior livestock director; Dylan Kennedy, Nashville, director; Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell, co-reporter/historian; Kyle Ruggles, Kingston, director; Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids, director; and Kendra Merriman, Lowell, co-reporter/historian. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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| Michigan Jr Angus Association Queens These ladies were recognized as Michigan Angus royalty at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left includes Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, 2008 Miss Michigan Angus; and Hope Bordner, Sturgis, 2009 Miss Michigan Angus. Photo by American Angus Association. |
Angus Royalty These young ladies were recognized as Michigan Angus royalty at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left includes Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, 2008 queen; Hope Bordner, Sturgis, 2009 queen; Dee Ann Merriman, Lowell, Ebonette; and Tabitha Grochowalski, Ada, Ebonette. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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| Outstanding Jr Member Dylan Kennedy, Nashville, left, was named outstanding junior member at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Justin Ruggles, right, presented the award. Photo by American Angus Association. |
Outstanding Sr Member Danielle Foster, Niles, left, was named outstanding junior member at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured presenting the award is Patricia Vaassen. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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| Premier Breeder These young Michigan breeders won premier breeder awards at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured seated from left includes Rachael Vaassen, Ann Arbor, first; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, second; Kollin Johnson, Quincy, third; Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, fourth; and Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, fifth. Standing from left winning honorable mention includes Julie Thelen, Saline; Dylan Kennedy, Nashville; and Justin Kennedy, Nashville. Photo by American Angus Association. |
Premier Exhibitor These young Michigan members won premier exhibitor awards at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Seated from left includes Danielle Foster, Niles, first; Tabitha Grochowalski, Ada, second; Rachael Vaassen, Ann Arbor, third; Justin Ruggles, Kingston, fourth; and Kendra Merriman, Lowell, fifth. Standing from left winning honorable mention includes Kollin Johnson, Quincy; Julie Thelen, Saline; Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor; Dylan Kennedy, Nashville; Justin Kennedy, Nashville; and Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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| Outstanding Jr Advisors The Michigan Junior Angus Association recognized Daniel and Sharon Vaassen, Ann Arbor, with their outstanding junior advisor award at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left includes Sharon Vaassen; Danielle Foster, presenting; and Daniel Vaassen. Photo by American Angus Association. |
Heritage Award Charles Preston, Prescott, right, received the Michigan Angus Association heritage award at the at the 2009 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Merle Boehmer, left, presented the award. Photo by American Angus Association. |
2009 Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show's ROV Angus Show
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| W C C Exact T53 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2009 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show's Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, January 31 in Fort Worth, Texas. Fitzner, Bryson & Boehmer, Bellevue, Mich., and Wilson Cattle Company, Cloverdale, Ind., own the February 2007 son of K F Precision 361. He first won junior champion. Alan Miller, Gridley, Ill., evaluated the 88 entries. Photo by American Angus Association. |
43 Angus cattle were exhibited at the 2008 Michigan Angus Preview Show & Showcase
June 15th at MSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
Open Show Results:
Grand Champion Bull: WhipsPines Schurrtop 7730, Lee Sweet, Deckerville
1/12/07 Son of Schurrtop MC 2500
Reserve Grand Champion Bull: RLV Mile High 7367, Rachael Vaassen
1/04/07 Son of Rivervend Mile High 3718
Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: FF Marshall Lady 502, Justin Kennedy, Nashville
2/04/05 Daughter of SAV 5175 Bando 1024
Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Oak Row MI Belle 2303, Kendra Merriman, Lowell
5/10/03 Daughter of Leachman Conveyor 3025E
Grand Champion Female: EXAR Princess 7865, Danielle Foster, Niles
9/09/07 Daughter of BC 7022 Raven 7965
Reserve Grand Champion Female: FF Miss Absolute Power 706, Dylan Kennedy, Nashville
3/21/07 Daughter of Bushs Absolute Power
Grand Champion Angus Steer: Kyle Ruggles
Reserve Grand Champion Angus Steer: Kollin Johnson
October 4, 2008
Top bred heifer: Lot 30 MSU Queen Blackbird 715. 2-19-07 female by Schurrtop MC 2500 bred to BC Lookout 7024. From: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. To: Lee Sweet, Deckerville, MI for $1,800.
Top open heifer: Lot 7a BAF Gabau 878-897. 2-7-08 female by Bon View New Design 878. From: Bordner Angus Farms, Sturgis, MI. To: Kurt Bullard, Elkhart, IN for $1,250.
Top Cow: Lot 6 AHA Queen Mother 434. 1-16-04 female by Bon View New Design 1407 bred to GAR Gridmaker. From: Apple Hill Angus, Harrisville, MI. To: Phil & Lisa Tuggle, Ithaca, MI for $1,900.
Top steer: Lot 48 FF Pete 812. 4-7-08 steer by FF 501 Bando 1024. From: Fitzner Farms, Wolverine, MI. To: Kennedy Farms, Nashville, MI for $1,200.
Lots |
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11 Bred heifers |
$14,454 |
$1,314 |
12 Open heifers |
$8,280 |
$690 |
16 Cows |
$18,752 |
$1,172 |
10 Steers |
$6,880 |
$688 |
49 Total lots |
$48,350 |
$987 |
Auctioneer: Bill Sheridan |
| Thank you to the following buyers: | ||
Jeff Kennedy |
Nashville |
MI |
Ron Branda |
Standish |
MI |
Lee Sweet |
Deckerville |
MI |
Jonathon James Taylor |
Gregory |
MI |
John Lewis Cisler |
Linden |
MI |
George Ruzick |
Mattawan |
MI |
John Van Dyke |
Marne |
MI |
Kirk Sterzick |
Lowell |
MI |
Bryan Harmison |
Olivet |
MI |
Mark Osier |
Standish |
MI |
Bonnie Vanderzanden |
Hart |
MI |
Ron Tobias |
Nashville |
MI |
James Carmichael |
Evart |
MI |
Steven A Fitzner |
Wolverine |
MI |
Monte Bordner |
Sturgis |
MI |
Kurt Bullard |
Elkhart |
IN |
Ross Jeffery |
Webberville |
MI |
Dori Steckley |
Webberville |
MI |
Victor Jonckheere |
Fowlerville |
MI |
James Redmond |
Prescott |
MI |
Randall Lee Jager, Jr. |
Wayland |
MI |
Joseph Merriman |
Lowell |
MI |
Phil & Lisa Tuggle |
Ithaca |
MI |
Doug Keiser |
Hillsdale |
MI |
Sara Jane Sterrett |
Jackson |
MI |
David Steffen |
Lowell |
MI |
Chris Pranger |
Corunna |
IN |
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| Champion Bull Owned by Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Sold to Ralph Deshetsky, North Branch for $2,500 |
Supreme Champion Female Owned by Blue Water Angus from Deckerville Sold to Merriman Farms, Lowell for $7,300 |
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| Reserve Champion Bull Owned by W.L. Bryson, Bellevue Sold to Mark Matthews, Mason for $2,800 |
Reserve Champion Female Owned by Fitzner Farms, Wolverine Sold to Jeff Kennedy, Nashville for $4,000 |
The 2008 MCA Bull Test Sale was held on March 29th at Plank Farms. Sixty-five bulls sold for a total of $134,050 to average $2,062.30. This was the third highest sale average in the 20 year history of the bull test sales. A high number of the bulls sold to repeat buyers from previous sales. Mark Sears, Horton, Michigan, became the volume buyer when he purchased 4 bulls.
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Heifer Auction |
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| Michigan Angus Royalty Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, right, was crowned 2008 Miss Michigan Angus at the 2008 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 9 in Jackson, Mich. Also pictured is the 2007 Miss Michigan Angus Patricia Vaassen. Photo by American Angus Association. |
Bronze and Silver Awards Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich., left, received the Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2008 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 9 in Jackson, Mich. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the National Junior Angus Association recognition program. Youth must apply for the awards, based on their junior Angus activities and leadership involvement. Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association regional manager, right, is presenting the awards. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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| Premier Breeder These young Michigan breeders won premier breeder awards at the 2008 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 9 in Jackson, Mich. Seated from left includes Julie Thelen, Saline, second; Rachael Vaassen, Ann Arbor, fourth; and Justin Kennedy, Nashville, fifth. Standing from left winning honorable mention includes Dylan Kennedy, Nashville; Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor; and Kendra Merriman, Lowell. Photo by American Angus Association. |
Premier Exhibitor These young Michigan members won premier exhibitor awards at the 2008 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 9 in Jackson, Mich. Seated from left includes Julie Thelen, Saline, second; Rachael Vaassen, Ann Arbor, third; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, fourth; and Kendra Merriman, Lowell, fifth. Standing from left winning honorable mention includes Hayley Albrecht, Kingston; Dylan Kennedy, Nashville; Justin Ruggles, Kingston; Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor; Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell; and Tabitha Grochowalski, Ada. Photo by American Angus Association. |
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| Outstanding Juniors These Angus juniors were named outstanding junior members at the 2008 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet, March 9 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left includes Justin Ruggles, Kingston, junior winner; and Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, senior winner. Photo by American Angus Association. |
Certificate of Achievement Winners |