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The Lutchka’sDave & Joan

1439 S. Francisco RdGrass Lake, MI 49240

(517) 522-4596 jelutch@yahoo.com

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Table of ConTenTsTable of ConTenTsBoard of Directors .......................................................................................................................................................4Regional Associations ................................................................................................................................................5Michigan Angus Futurity ...................................................................................................................................... 6-7Directory Dedication ..................................................................................................................................................8Heritage Awards ............................................................................................................................................................9Junior Board of Directors ....................................................................................................................................... 10Junior Membership Application ........................................................................................................................... 11Junior Awards ........................................................................................................................................................... 11-15Junior Highlights ..................................................................................................................................................... 16-17Junior Members ........................................................................................................................................................... 18Auxiliary Officers ......................................................................................................................................................20Auxiliary History ...................................................................................................................................................21-24Auxiliary Membership Application ................................................................................................................... 23American Angus Association Perspective ..................................................................................................28Michigan Angus Membership Application ..................................................................................................34Farm Name Cross Reference ...................................................................................................................... 40-41Michigan Angus Association Membership Listing ...........................................................................42-54Calendar of Events ...................................................................................................................................................60Advertiser Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 61

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The Maxey FamilyJane Maxey Buher and Sarah Maxey Belokonny112 N. Michigan Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

517-663-8819

Michigan Angus Breeders Since 1961

Farm is located four miles north of Eaton Rapids on Highway M-99

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board of direCTors

2011 Michigan angus board of directorsMonte Bordner Sturgis, MI (269) 506-5109 President Merle Boehmer Williamston, MI (517) 655-4265 Vice President Nancy Thelen Saline, MI (734) 944-6262 Secretary Lisa Bohlen Huntington Woods, MI (810) 599-5680 Treasurer

directors Term expiresMonte Bordner Sturgis, MI (269) 506-5109 2012Dr. David Hawkins Mason, MI (517) 351-6905 2012Ken Geuns Bath, MI (517) 641-7152 2012Cody Sankey East Lansing, MI (517) 335-7452 2012 Kirk Sterzick Lowell, MI (616) 262-9509 2013Jonathan Taylor Gregory, MI (517) 857-7572 2013Steve Fitzner Wolverine, MI (231) 525-8518 2013Steve Thelen Saline, MI (734) 944-6262 2013Cliff Simmons Williamston, MI (517) 468-3366 2014John MacMaster Harrisville, MI (989) 736-6020 2014Tim Ruggles Kingston, MI (989) 683-2506 2014Julie French Beaverton, MI (989) 435-3200 2014

american angus association directorScott Foster Niles, MI (269) 683-1776

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.

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regional assoCiaTions

southeastern Michigan angus association

Officers:Steve Thelen Saline, MI (734) 944-6262 PresidentDave Lutchka Grass Lake, MI (517) 522-4596 Vice President & MAA RepresentativeChuck Preston Prescott, MI (989) 873-4164 Secretary / Treasurer

Directors:Kevin Beatty Lisa LutchkaDoug Meiburg Jim RedmondJim Redmond Jr. Dan Vaassen

West Michigan angus association

Officers:John Crissman Alto, MI (616) 293-2675 PresidentKirk Sterzick Lowell, MI (616) 262-9509 Vice PresidentJoe Merriman Lowell, MI (616) 813-4043 Secretary / Treasurer Heather Everett Lake Odessa, MI (616) 838-1668 MAA Representative

Michigan angus field day - september 17, 2011Hosted by sterling Hunter, bath, Mi

Judging Contest 10 AMLunch Served at 12 Noon

For Event Details Visit www.michiganangus.org

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Special Thanks to Omega Farms, Williamston, MI for hosting the 2010 Michigan Angus Field Day

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Mi angus fuTuriTy

52nd annual Michigan angus futurity show & sale

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 Lan-sing, Mich., consigned the January 2009 son of S A V Final Answer 0035. The bull was purchased by Monte Bordner, Sturgis, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

SH Lady 9209 won grand champion fe-male at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Sterling Hunter, Bath, Mich., cons-inged the April 2009 daughter of G A R Grid Maker. The heifer was purchased by Zelinko Brothers, St. Charles, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Asso-ciation.

P L V Scout 1839 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2010 Michigan An-gus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich., consigned the February 2009 son of B C Lookout 7024. The bull was pur-chased by Kyle and Clint Tillotson, Adrian, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

Rains Wild Emulous WFFS won reserve grand champion female at the 2010 Michi-gan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Dale Rains, Mercer, Pa., consigned the March 2009 daughter of Ankonian Werner Wild Fire 96. The heifer was purchased by Brenda Bigelow, Traverse City, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cas-sady, American Angus Association.

2010 Michigan beef expo14 bulls and 14 females averaged $2,027.

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53rd annual Michigan angus futurity show & sale

LCCC Bemindful Maid B240 won reserve champion female at the 2011 Michigan An-gus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Little Cedar Cattle Compa-ny, Beaverton, Mich. consigned the Febru-ary 2010 daughter of BC 7022 Raven 7965. The heifer was purchased by Zelinko Bros., St. Charles, Mich.

Seldom Rest BF Graduate won grand champion bull at the 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lan-sing, Mich. Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, Mich, consigned the May 2010 son of BEB Ju-neau 104. The bull was purchased by Doug Stork, Clare, Mich.

SH Providence 0143 won reserve champi-on 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.

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.

2011 Michigan beef expo15 bulls averaged $3,00317 heifers averaged $2,5913 embryos averaged $1,933

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It is a pleasure to dedicate the 2011-2012 Michigan An-gus Directory to Duane L. “Doc” Schroeder of Decker-ville. Duane is an Angus breeder, advisor, leader, supporter, veterinarian, and friend to many throughout Michigan and the country. Duane was born and raised in the Rochester, Michigan area. His interest and study of Angus cattle developed when he worked at Great Oaks Stock Farms during his late teen years, working for John Sheridan who was in charge of their show cattle. During the summers Duane also traveled to several state fairs and national shows with John and the cattle. While at Great Oaks he met lifelong friend Bill Pype who was their cow man. Duane and Bill later attended many National Western Stock Shows to-gether, and Duane still enjoys attending the North Ameri-can Livestock Exposition and the National Western. Duane has raised Angus cattle for over 35 years at his family’s Blue Water Angus Farm, and has attended each of the 53 Michigan Angus Futurities. Duane attended Michigan State University and in 1962 graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation he joined the Deckerville Veterinary Clinic, which at that time was a three veterinarian practice. Duane retired from the clinic in 2010, after 48 years with the partnership, which had grown to an eight veterinarian practice. The practice has been and still is 80 to 90 % food animals and Dr. Schroeder’s main emphasis was beef cattle along with dairy. He also did the practice’s embryo transfer work. He is a member of the American Veterinary Association, Michigan Veterinary Association, Thumb Veterinary Association and American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Over the years hundreds of young people from the thumb area and across Michigan have benefited from Doc’s knowledge and excitement for cattle. He has supported them with practical beef cattle management and health advice, as well as show experi-ence. Doc is rarely seen without one or more young people at his side, learning about Angus cattle and absorbing his passion for cattle. For many years he brought carloads of youth to participate in the annual Michigan Angus Auxiliary Showmanship contest, with several going on to the National Jr. Angus Showmanship Contest. He has been a 4-H volunteer leader for the Lakeside 4-H Club of Sanilac County for the past 30 years. Dr. Schroeder was also one of the organizers of the Thumb Jackpot Show which now attracts youth participants from 7 counties. He is proud of the Blue Water Angus Farm cattle he has bred and those sold to others. Doc follows the development of his calves and is always willing to share his vast knowledge. He has helped many youth and adults get started in the beef business and works to make sure youth showing experiences are positive. Whenever a young person, another breeder, or the association needs help he is there to assist. Duane is married to Lou Ann and is the father of six children – Doug, Robert, Rick, Holly, Brandon and Wren, who were all involved with cattle. He has attended several National Junior Angus Shows and the family was longtime exhibitors at the Michigan State Fair and at other Michigan shows. Dr. Schroeder has also served on the Deckerville Community School Board and on the Michigan Angus Association board of directors. For many years Doc also donated his professional services for preparing health certifi-cates at the Beef Expo and the association fall sale. Thanks Duane for touching the lives of so many young people and for giving unselfishly of your time and talents to assist juniors and our association.

direCTory dediCaTion

duane l. schroeder, dVM

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HeriTage aWards

2010 Heritage awardFred and Judy Good from Good Angus Farm, Charlotte (right) received the Michigan Angus Association Heritage Award. Merle Boehmer, left, presented the award.

2011 Heritage awardLois and Dale Foster from Seldom Rest Farms, Niles received the Michigan Angus Asso-ciation Heritage Award in recognitoin of their lifelong dedication and contributions to the Angus Breed and Michigan Angus Association.

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junior board of direCTors

2011 Michigan junior angus board of directors

Justin Kennedy Nashville, MI (517) 852-9916 President Chelsea Ruggles Kingston, MI (989) 683-2506 Vice President Patti Vaassen Ann Arbor, MI (734) 663-8071 Secretary Justin Ruggles Kingston, MI (989) 683-2506 Treasurer Rachel Reid Eaton Rapids, MI (517) 663-6075 Awards DirectorKendra Merriman Lowell, MI (616) 868-9948 Jr. Livestock Rep.

Directors:DeeAnne Merriman Lowell, MI (616) 868-9948Sterling Reichenbach Bath, MI (517) 641-1016Kyle Ruggles Kingston, MI (989) 683-2506Dylan Kennedy Nashville, MI (517) 852-9916Kollin Johnson Quincy, MI (517) 639-5510Katie Reid Eaton Rapids, MI (517) 663-4266

Advisors:Rob Reid Eaton Rapids, MI (517) 663-4266Julie Ruggles Kingston, MI (989) 683-2506Heather Kennedy Nashville, MI (517) 852-9916Dan Vaassen Ann Arbor, MI (734) 663-8071

2011 Michigan Junior Angus Association Board of Directors, seated from left are Jus-tin 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. Not pictured: Sterling Reichenbach and Katie Reid.

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Michigan junior angus association Membership applicationDues for life membership (until 21 years of age) are $10.00. Return this form along with your dues to: Justin Ruggles, 6327 Sanilac Rd, Kingston, MI 48741. Please make checks payable to the Michigan Junior Angus As-sociation.

Name ___________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City _____________________ State _____ Zip Code ______

Birth Date _________________ Home Phone ______________

E-Mail Address ______________________________________

Parent(s) Name(s) ____________________________________

Premier jr. breeder awardsSeated l to r: Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor, first; Kollin Johnson, Quincy, second; Kavina Johnson, Quincy, third; DeeAnne Merri-man, Lowell, fourth; Justin Ken-nedy, Nashville, fifth; standing: Kendra Merriman, Lowell, honor-able mention.

Premier jr. exhibitor awardsSeated l to r: Dylan Kennedy, Nashville, first; Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor, second; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, third; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, fourth; Ka-trina Klopfenstein, Galien, fifth; standing: honorable mention re-cipients Kavina Johnson, Quincy; DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell; and Kollin Johnson, Quincy. Not pictured is Justin Ruggles from Kingston.

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Certificate of Achievement Award – These individuals received the American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement Awards at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association An-nual 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 pre-sented to Kavina Johnson from Quincy, by 2010 recipient, Kollin Johnson from Quincy.

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2011 adult appreciation award The Michigan Junior Angus Association recognized Julie Ruggles, Kingston, Mich. with this award at the 2011 Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 13 in Jackson, Mich. (Photo not available)

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Angus Royalty - 2010 Miss Michigan Angus Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids with 2011 Miss Michigan Angus Kendra Merriman, Lowell; 2011 Michigan Angus Ambassador DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell and 2011 Michigan Angus Ambassador Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids.

2010 adult appreciation awardRobert Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., right, re-ceived the Adult Appreciation Award at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jack-son, Mich. Also pictured is Katie Reid pre-senting the award. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

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Certificate of Achievement AwardsThese young individuals won the Certifi-cate of Achievement awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meet-ing and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured seated from left are Chel-sea Ruggles, Kingston, Mich.; Danielle Fos-ter, 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 Gro-chowalski, 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.

outstanding sr MemberJustin Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., left, was named Outstanding Senior Member at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jack-son, Mich. Also pictured is Danielle Foster presenting the award. Photo by Jerry Cas-sady, American Angus Association.

outstanding jr MemberKollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich., left, was named Outstanding Junior Member at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jack-son, Mich. Pictured presenting the award is Dylan Kennedy. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

angus royaltyThese young ladies were recognized as Michigan Angus royalty at the 2010 Michi-gan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left are Hope Bordner, St-urgis, Mich., 2009 Miss Michigan Angus; Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., 2010 Miss Michigan Angus; and Julie Thelen, auxiliary queens chairperson. Photo by Jerry Cas-sady, American Angus Association.

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Premier exhibitor awardsThese young Michigan members won Pre-mier Exhibitor awards at the 2010 Michi-gan 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.

Premier breeder awardsThese young Michigan breeders won Pre-mier Breeder awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pic-tured 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.

bronze and silver awardsChelsea Ruggles, Kingston, Mich., left, won Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meet-ing and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recog-nition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before re-ceiving them. Pictured presenting the awards is Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association regional manager. Photo by American Angus Association.

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Traveling the distance, the Michigan Ju-nior Angus members had an unforgettable southern experience following the theme of “Sweet Southern Showdown 2009” for the National Junior Angus Show held in Perry, Georgia. Their teamwork, plan-ning and dedication brought them many honors and successes as Michigan was represented in many contests. Twelve of our juniors and their families participated in the show held July 19-25, 2009. The participants included Danielle Foster from Niles; Patti Vaassen from Ann Arbor; Chelsea Ruggles from Kingston; Ra-chel Reid from Eaton Rapids; Hope Bord-ner from Sturgis; Justin and Dylan Kennedy from Nashville; Tabitha Grochowalski from Ada; Dee Anne and Kendra Merriman from Lowell; Sterling Reichenbach from Bath; and Tanner Lin-dorf from Buchanan. Michigan exhibitors had a great week winning awards for the association. The eye catching display was designed by Chelsea Ruggles and it high-lighted the card theme for “Sweet South-ern Showdown”. Our juniors placed sec-ond in herdsmanship. Historians Dee Anne and Kendra Merriman and the scrapbook committee put together a great scrapbook which placed third in the national competi-tion. Michigan had a total of two cook off teams, one in the intermediate and one in the senior divisions. The intermediate team consisted of Dee Anne Merriman, Dylan Kennedy and Rachel Reid. The senior team included Chelsea Ruggles, Hope Bordner, Justin Kennedy and Patti Vaassen. The ju-niors also participated in a variety of other

contests such as photography and team fitting. Michigan’s fitting team consisted of Patti Vaassen, Justin Kennedy, Dylan Ken-nedy and Dee Anne Merriman. Our 2009 Miss Michigan Angus, Hope Bordner, represented our state and assist-ed with show ring presentations. She par-ticipated in the Queens Luncheon which was an informative and enjoyable expe-

rience. We were very proud to have Danielle Foster rep-resent Michigan in the highly competi-tive National Jr. An-gus Showmanship Contest. We were especially excited to have Danielle place in the top fif-teen. Some of the other juniors did

quite well placing in the top five of their classes. It was very exciting when Danielle Foster won the Grand Champion Overall Bred and Owned Heifer. The success for Michigan continued however as Danielle was elected to the NJAA Board of Direc-tors. Danielle also received a $3000 schol-arship from the Angus Foundation, and Justin Kennedy received a $1,000 Founda-tion Scholarship and placed second in the American Angus Auxiliary scholarship con-test, receiving a $1,600 scholarship. During the week the juniors enter-tained themselves with an interesting fund-raising project. The association sold special decks of cards which had images of Angus cattle on them and written on the back was NJAS. They were a success and the association made a good profit from them. Congratulations to all the juniors and many thanks to all the advisors and parents who coached and supported every junior. Ev-eryone had a great time.

sweet southern showdown 2009By: Rachel Reid

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sisted with show ring presentations. She participated in the Queens Luncheon which was an enjoyable experience. We were very proud to have Erika Boehmer and Drew Bordner represent Michigan in the highly competitive National Jr. Angus Showmanship Contest. We were especial-ly excited to have Erika place fifth overall. Some of the other juniors did quite well

placing in the top five of their classes. It was very excit-ing when Danielle Foster won the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Cow/Calf pair and the Reserve Cham-pion Owned Cow/Calf pair. She also won the late Junior

Champion heifer. That was a wonder-ful end to Danielle’s showing career. The success for Michigan continued however as Danielle was elected as the Leadership director on the NJAA Board of Directors. Danielle Foster and Erika Boehmer were also recipients of the prestigious national gold award given to qualified applicants in their last year of junior membership. Patti Vaassen and Erika Boehmer each received a $3000 scholarship from the Angus Foun-dation, and Justin Kennedy and Chelsea Ruggles each received a $1,000 Founda-tion Scholarship. Congratulations to all the juniors and many thanks to all the advisors and parents who coached and supported every junior. Everyone had a great time and is looking forward to next year’s NJAS in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Traveling the distance, the Michigan Junior Angus members had an unforget-table time at the ”Rush to the Rockies 2010” National Junior Angus show in Den-ver Colorado. Their teamwork, planning and dedication brought them many honors and successes as Michigan was represent-ed in many contests. Ten of our juniors and their families participated in the show held July 12-17, 2010. The participants included Danielle Foster, from Niles; Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor; Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston; Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids; Justin and Dylan Kennedy from Nashville; Sterling Reichen-bach, Bath; Tanner Lindorf, Buchanan; Erika Boehmer, Charlotte; and Drew Bordner, Sturgis. Michigan exhibitors had a great week winning awards for the association. The eye catching display was designed by Chelsea Ruggles and it highlighted the theme “Rush to the Rockies” by showing a display of the entire United States. Michi-gan’s cook off team consisted of Chelsea Ruggles, Rachael Reid, Justin Kennedy, Patti Vaassen, and Dylan Kennedy. They did a reenactment of “The Supremettes.” The juniors also participated in a variety of oth-er contests such as photography and team fitting. Michigan’s fitting team consisted of Chelsea Ruggles, Justin Kennedy, Dylan Kennedy and Sterling Reichenbach. Our 2010 Miss Michigan Angus, Ra-chael Reid, represented our state and as-

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rush to the rockies 2010By: Chelsea Ruggles

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junior MeMbersAriel Abbey, Lapeer, MIJosh & Kathryn Adams, Clinton, MI Claudia & Hayley Albrecht, Kingston, MIDarby & Samuel Barnes, Whittemore, MI Corey & Zachary Bellanger, Clio, MI Lori Boerema, Sand Lake, MIHope Bordner, Sturgis, MIMike Brown, Middleville, MIDavid Brusie, North Branch, MIJared Buckland, Dowling, MIMacKenzie Chapman, Bellevue, MIJessica Garver, White Pigeon, MIBenjamin & Mitchell Goheen,Laingsburg, MIDrew & Zach Harding, Parma, MIAllison Hyder, Morenci, MIAmanda Jackson, Wayland, MIKollin & Kavina Johnson, Quincy, MIMegan Juday, Climax, MIDylan & Justin Kennedy, Nashville, MIKatrina Klopfenstein, Galien, MI Graham & Olivia Knight, Grand Haven, MI Tanner Lindorf, Niles, MI Mickalya Lyons, Fowler, MIAdam Mahaffy, Deckerville, MI

Bethany Maurer, Olivet, MI Ernie, Hailey & Randy McNees, Grand Junction, MI DeeAnne & Kendra Merriman, Lowell, MI Sydney Miller, Charlotte, MI Andrea Nash, Lyons, MI Bradey Neitzke, Wheeler, MIAndrew Nevill, Clare, MI Cory & Nicholas Pagel, Deckerville, MIHunter & Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, MI Ryan & Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, MI Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids, MIJeff & Julie Ruemenapp, Fair Haven, MI Chelsea, Justin & Kyle Ruggles, Kingston, MI Garrett Slavik, Ashley, MI Zoe Sing, Chelsea, MI Jonathan Stelter, Buchanan, MI Andrew P. Stroman, Imlay City, MI Breanna Taylor, Gregory, MI Austin Tobias, Woodland, MI Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor, MI Seth Vance, Charlotte, MI Dakota VandenToorn, Caledonai, MIKyle Varner, Midland, MI

Thank YouTHank you CHuCk

for your ongoing suPPorT of THe Mi

junior angus assoC.

White Birch FarmChuck Preston

Prescott, MI 48756 989-873-4164

capreston04@hotmail.com

Congratulations

Kendra & DeeAnne

Michigan Angus Royalty2011 Miss Michigan Angus and Michigan Angus Ambassador

Merriman FarmsJoe, Susan

DeeAnne & Kendra5214 Bancroft

Lowell, MI 49331(616) 868-9948

mfangus@aol.com

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auxiliary offiCers

Michigan angus auxiliary Past Presidents 1967-68 Pat Cook1969 Ruth Simmons1970 Gladys Nagel1971 Carrie Longfield1972 Katey Maxey1973 Janet Pless1974 Patricia Rae *19811975 Janet Rex1976 Nancy Berger1977 Louisa Diuble1978 Dottie Benham1979-80 Nancy Bohlen1981 Ruth Simmons

These women will serve as the Michi-gan Angus Auxiliary officers and are pictured at the 2011 Michigan Angus As-sociation Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 13 in Jackson, Mich. Seated from left are Susan Merriman, Ricka Boehm-er, Sharon Vaassen. Standing from left are Barb Sweeney, Jessica Harfst, Kris Boehmer, and Nancy Thelen.

President: Sharon Vaassen Ann Arbor, MI (734) 663-8071 Vice President: Ricka Boehmer Williamston, MI (517) 655-4265 Secretary/Treasurer: Vicki Meiburg North Branch, MI (810) 688-2222 Historian: Susan Merriman Lowell, MI (616) 868-9948 Awards Committee Co-Chairs: Nancy Thelen Saline, MI (734) 944-6262 Kris Boehmer Charlotte, MI (517) 712-0421 Miss Michigan Angus Chairpersons: Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, Williamston, MI (517) 655-4265 Ricka Boehmer Williamston, MI (517) 655-4265 Scholarship Committee Chairperson: Jessica Harfst Battle Creek, MI (269) 369-2329Past President: Barb Sweeney Mason, MI (517) 332-5274

1982 Joan Lutchka1983-84 Lois Foster *19901985-86 Linda Sterrett1987-88 Dianne Smith1989-90 Sharon Vaassen1991-93 Barb Sweeney1994-96 Jan Becraft1997-99 Marion Maurer2000-02 Darlene Conley2003-05 Nancy Thelen *20082006-08 Barb Sweeney2009- Sharron Vaassen*Served as American Angus Auxiliary President

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auxiliary HisTory

Michigan Angus Auxiliary During the past 44 years, the purpose of the Michi-gan Angus Auxiliary has not changed. We continue to assist Michigan Angus Breeders and Angus youth in educational and promotional activities, sponsor the Miss Michigan Angus Con-test, provide scholarships for graduating seniors, assist with the annual banquet and Preview Show, provide hospitality for various activities, sponsor the junior showmanship contest at the Preview Show, award certificates of achievement to outstanding juniors, as well as support Ameri-can Angus Auxiliary programs and activities. Our 2009 scholarship winners were Justin Kennedy, son of Jeff and Heather Ken-nedy of Nashville and Patti Vaassen, daughter of Dan and Sharon Vaassen of Ann Arbor. Justin received the 2nd place scholarship from the American Angus Auxiliary. Our 2010 scholarship winners were Ryan Reid, son of Chuck and Linda Reid of Eaton Rapids and Chelsea Ruggles, daughter of Tim and Julie Ruggles of Kingston. Since 1967, Michigan has had 19 scholarship winners place at Nationals. Each year, we are excited to award American Angus Auxiliary Certificates of Achievement to outstanding Michigan juniors who have achieved major accomplish-ments at the state, regional and national levels. The certificates are presented at our annual awards banquet. A record number of Michigan Junior Angus members were awarded this honor in 2009 and 2010. The first Michigan Angus Queen was crowned on July 30, 1967. Since then, 41 other young women have represented Michigan Angus breeders in this capacity. In keeping with tradition, Rachel Reid, 2010 Miss Michigan Angus, daughter of Chuck and Linda Reid of Eaton Rapids, crowned the 2011 queen, Kendra Merriman, at the annual Michigan An-gus banquet in March. Kendra is the daughter of Joe and Sue Merriman of Lowell. We are also pleased to have Katie Reid, daughter of Rob and Terry Reid of Eaton Rapids and DeeAnne Merriman, daughter of Joe and Sue Merriman of Lowell, serving as the 2011 Michigan Angus Ambassadors. Since 1967, the Michigan Angus Auxiliary has been proud to sponsor a total of 79 Michigan juniors who have participated in the National Junior Showmanship Contest. In 2009, Danielle Foster, daughter of Scott and Elaine Foster of Niles represented Michigan. Danielle was named a finalist in the national competition. Our 2010 representatives were Erika Boehmer, daughter of Earl Boehmer of Olivet and Kris Boehmer of Charlotte and Drew Bordner, son of Monte and Robin Bordner of Sturgis. Erika was named as the 5th overall showmanship contestant in the national competition. Over the years, many women have given numerous hours to the Auxiliary serving as officers, committee members and chairpersons, and helping out wherever needed. Sev-eral members have also been active in the American Angus Auxiliary, serving on various committees and as officers. Patti Rae, Lois Foster and Nancy Thelen served as president of the American Angus Auxiliary, in 1981, 1990 and 2008 respectively. Michigan has had the privilege of hosting the national auxiliary luncheons in 1968, 1981, 1990 and 2008. Thank you to everyone who has helped the Michigan Angus Auxiliary achieve its mission over the past 44 years. We look forward to working with Michigan Angus enthu-siasts as we continue to embrace the tradition!

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1989 Tracy Piepho1990 -1991 Derek Lutchka 3rd Jennifer Becraft1992 Jason Peipho Jennifer Taylor1993 Kelly Bosworth Neil Hinrichsen1994 Jennifer Hawkins 1st Cory Maurer1995 Rebecca Bordner1996 -1997 -1998 Karl Pendleton1999 Ryan Sweeney 1st2000 Brit Boehmer 4th2001 Emily Hogberg 5th Megan Pendleton2002 Renee Thelen Jessica Scrimger Kayla Tuggle2003 -2004 Evan Boehmer 4th Ricka Boehmer2005 Julie Thelen 1st Andrew Foster 2nd Rachael Vaassen*2006 - 2007 Danielle Foster 3rd Erika Boehmer*2008 - 2009 Justin Kennedy 2nd Patricia Vaassen*2010 Ryan Reid Chelsea Ruggles**Recipient of Katey Maxey Memorial Scholarship

1967 Elaine Steeb1968 Linda Baird1969 Dennis Good1970 Nancy Diuble 1st1971 Robert Gilbert1972 Larry Sheridan1973 Mary Alice Girbach Sarah Maxey1974 Mary Beth Good Laura Messner1975 Ron Haarer Ken Gilson1976 Jane Maxey 2nd Bruce Foster1977 Sharon Diuble 3rd Kevin Good1978 Tom Sheridan1979 D’nece Foster 3rd1980 Lisa Bohlen Rich Bates1981 Jamie Clover Jeff Haarer1982 Robin Bates Nancy Fleming1983 Scott Bohlen Clifford Simmons 1st1984 Beth Bosworth Phil Fleming Michelle Behrenwald1985 Lisa Lutchka 2nd1986 Christine Simmons 1st Brenda Clover Craig Smith1987 Lisa Hawkins 2nd1988 David Lutchka 1st Phillip Root Tammy Martin

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Michigan angus auxiliary Membership applicationAnnual dues are $2 and lifetime dues are $15. Return this form along with your dues to: Vicki Meiburg, 6469 Booth Road, North Branch, MI 48461.

If you need additional information please contact Vicki Meiburg at (810) 688-2222 Please make checks payable to the Michigan Angus Auxiliary

Name ___________________________________________

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City _____________________ State _____ Zip Code ______

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Miss Michigan angus1967 Nancy Diuble* 19701968 Mary Nagle1969 Marlene Girbach1970 Sue Crissman1971-72 Sarah Maxey1973 Cheryl Algoe1974 Peggy Rex1975 Sharon Diuble1976-77 Jane Maxey1978 Terry Haarer1979 D’nece Foster1980 Lisa Bohlen1981 Jamie Clover1982 Robin Bates1983 Lisa Lutchka1984 Christine Simmons1985-86 Lisa Hawkins1987 Susie Gregory1988 Rebecca Daly1989 Jennifer Becraft1990 Jennifer Taylor

1991 Kelly Bosworth1992 Jennifer Hawkins1993 Tammy Klink1994 Rebecca Bordner1995 Kay Bulmon1996 Melanie Meiburg1997 Sarah LaMarra1998 Megan Pendleton1999 Emily Hogberg2000 Renee Thelen2001 Jessica Scrimger2002 Ricka Boehmer2003 Julie Thelen2004 Rachael Vaassen2005 Danielle Foster* 20082006 Erika Boehmer2007 Patti Vaassen2008 Chelsea Ruggles2009 Hope Bordner2010 Rachel Reid2011 Kendra Merriman*Miss American Angus

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showmanship Winners national1967 Gary Girbach Kay Railer1968 Bill Sheridan Gary Girbach1969 Bill Sheridan 1st Nancy Diuble HM1970 Larry Fox Finalist Mary Nagel HM1971 Pete Sweeney 1st John Caviness1972 Jeff Worthington HM Larry Sheridan HM1973 Ron Haarer HM Mike Turbok Finalist1974 Mary Beth Good 5th Jim Ernst 2nd1975 Kevin Good Finalist David Rex 5th1976 Terry Haarer Dennis Cook HM1977 Bret Walters Sharon Diuble Finalist1978 Jane Maxey Bruce Foster1979 Tammy Schmidt Tom Sheridan 4th1980 Scott Foster HM D’nece Foster HM1981 Jeff Haarer HM Nick Kik1982 Lisa Bohlen 1st Norman Knorr Finalist1983 Jamie Clover Clifford Simmons 5th1984 Beth Bosworth HM Walter Sparks Finalist1985 Craig Smith Tammy Kik1986 Lisa Hawkins John Rooker

showmanship Winners national1987 David Lutchka Christine Simmons1988 Ron Hinrichsen Finalist Ian Stewart1989 Ryan Cotton 3rd Linda King1990 Jason Piepho Kevin Kerbyson1991 Tracey Piepho Brain Plank1992 Jennifer Becraft Finalist Derek Lutchka1993 Doug Sheridan1994 Jennifer Hawkins HM Cory Maurer 4th1995 Tammy Klink Neil Hinrichsen Finalist1996 Rebecca Bordner 4th Brandon Hill1997 Kay Bulmon Elisa Good1998 Sara LaMarra HM Karl Pendleton1999 Melanie Meiburg 5th2000 Ryan Sweeney 5th2001 -2002 Emily Hogberg2003 Brit Boehmer HM Renee Thelen HM2004 Scott Heil HM2005 Evan Boehmer Finalist2006 Andrew Foster 3rd Ricka Boehmer2007 Julie Thelen Finalist Wren Schroeder2008 Rachael Vaassen Tabitha Grochowalski2009 Danielle Foster Finalist2010 Erika Boehmer 5th Drew Bordner

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The Magic number!by Jerry Cassady, Regional Manager, American Angus Association

Years ago, when I was in grade school, we would often watch educational short cartoon clips known as Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings. One particular mes-sage focused on the number three, where “Three” was a magic number. As I matured it was clear to me that there was nothing magic about the number three, it was simply a catchy song that helped young people learn mathematics. Today it seems that in the arena of beef cattle selection we place an overabundance of emphasis on certain “magic numbers” in order to create the next generation of Angus-sired calves. Here’s a good example. It has been my experience here in the Midwest that one standout “magic number” is an expected progeny difference (EPD) for birth weight of +2 pounds (lb.). This benchmark seems to be the line in the sand for many seedstock and commercial producers alike; bulls above this magic number are quickly overlooked regardless of other numerical or phenotypic strengths they may offer. Time after time during bull sale season I have witnessed quality Angus bulls that can genetically provide a positive boost in many economically important traits simply get passed by due to the fact that they are above a +2.0 for birth weight EPD. Is the entire industry breeding all virgin heifers that are genetically predisposed to dystocia problems? I doubt it. Don’t get me wrong, I am well aware of the issues involved with calving difficulty, and by no means am I promoting large calves with excessive birth weights. I am also mindful that, in most cases, we are selling yearling bulls with non-parent EPD values, and the probability for change is real. There are also environmental factors that can play a huge role in the birth weights of calves born on any given farm or ranch. However, birth weight EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease, and should be used as such. My point is this: What is the magnitude difference in genetics between bulls with a +1.9 compared to +2.1 ? In reality, it’s not much. However, the difference in purchase price on sale day can be substantial. Science will support coupling birth weight EPDs with calving ease direct EPDs. This has proven to be a highly effective selection tool as it more directly predicts the econom-ically relevant trait of calving ease compared to using the previously described indicator trait for predicting birth weight. Many seedstock producers in my region are now utilizing both EPDs to more accurately predict calving ease in future progeny with great success. Another frustrating fact is how difficult it can be to sell Angus bulls that are above breed average for birth weight EPD with excellent growth numbers, while watching com-mercial cattlemen unknowingly purchase bulls of another breed with more birth weight potential to achieve comparable growth. If we consider the latest adjustment factors for calculating across-breed EPDs (AB EPDS) provided by the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), one can easily see how this oversight can potentially result in more calving problems in the next calf crop if selection tools are not considered to reduce the incidence of difficult births. Here’s an example: Let’s say you purchase a Simmental bull that is listed in the sale catalog as a -1.0 BW EPD. He may even qualify for an in-state heifer development pro-gram. However, after you add the USMARC adjustment of +5.2, this so-called calving-ease bull would have an Angus-based equivalent BW EPD of +4.2 pounds. None of the 4-lb. Angus bulls qualify for the in-state heifer development program, and none of them should. These are not considered calving-ease bulls. Ultimately, it comes down to the accuracy and reliability of the database to predict future generations. We as Angus breeders are fortunate to have the largest and most ac-curate set of data in the entire industry. Our challenge is to continue to educate our bull-buying customers, and to be cognizant of the fact that there are no “magic numbers.”

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last name........................................................................................ farm nameBain, Thomas ..........................................................................................................................Mitchell Creek LLC

Bartels, Chet & Iona & Family ...........................................................................................................CB Angus

Beckington, Kevin ............................................................................................................................KB Farms LLC

Becraft, Jim & Jan & Family ...............................................................................................Five Points Angus

Bernard, Daryn and Melissa .................................................................................................Maple Hill Farm

Boehmer, Kris & Evan ............................................................................................................Single Tree Farms

Boehmer, Merle, Janel & Ricka ..............................................................................................Hy-View Farm

Bolt, Eileen ...................................................................................................................................... Rising Tide Farm

Byelich, Louella J. ..............................................................................................................Double Creek Farms

Chase, Donald & Barbara ....................................................................................................Butterfield Farms

Cisler, John L.................................................................................................................... Cranberry Creek Farm

Crissman, R.K. & J.R. .................................................................................................................... Shagbark Farm

Foster, Bruce, Scott, Dale, Lois, Andrew & Danielle .........................................Seldom Rest Farms

Frankovich, Tammy & Jeff ....................................................................................................................TJ Angus

French, Steve & Julie ....................................................................................................Little Cedar Cattle Co

Geuns, Ken & Deb ....................................................................................................Barker Creek Cattle Co

Hill, Bruce .............................................................................................................................Middle Branch Ranch

Jonckheere, Victor ............................................................................................................................Windy Acres

Klopfenstein, Dale & Denise ..................................................................................................Dal-Den Farms

Kutzley, Gaylord & Kay ....................................................................................................................KD Van Lee

Lipskey, Darcy .............................................................................................................................Black River Farm

MacMaster, John ...................................................................................................................... Apple Hill Angus

Maxey Family .............................................................................................................. Evergreen Angus Farms

McKiernan, Don & Pat .........................................................................................................Northview Farms

Mohn, Scott .......................................................................................................................................Baroda Blacks

Moore, Burniece.....................................................................................................Black Anchor Stock Farm

Nofzinger, Joe D. ...............................................................................................................Jo Kir Bi Angus Farm

Openlander, Fred & DeAnn ............................................................................................Sunny Knoll Farms

Osier, Mark & Geneece ................................................................................................................Angus Acres

Pendleton, Brian, Lu, Karl, & Megan ..................................................................................B L K Cattle Co

Phelps, Aaron ..............................................................................................................................Maple Side Farm

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last name........................................................................................ farm namePowell, Doug, Amanda & Ryan ........................................................................................Oak Row Angus

Pranger, Chris ...........................................................................................................Eastview Angus Farm LLC

Preston, Chuck .......................................................................................................................White Birch Angus

Raimer, Scott .................................................................................................... Lizzie Scott Cattle Company

Redmond, Jim & Jennifer .........................................................................................Saganing Creek Angus

Reichenbach, Jim & Melissa.................................................................................................... Sterling Hunter

Salinas, Eric & Debi ...................................................................................................Whetstone Creek Farm

Schreiber, Peter ............................................................................................................................Star Pointe Farm

Schroeder, Duane L. Schroeder DVM & Lou Ann .................................Blue Water Angus Farm

Simmons, Clifford H. .....................................................................................................................Omega Farms

Soya, David & Angela ............................................................................................Hidden Ridge Livestock

Staser, Carl & Teddy ..........................................................................................................Winding Lane Farm

Sweeney, Ryan, Pete & Barb ..................................................................................................RPS Enterprises

Thelen, Steve, Nancy, Renee & Julie ......................................................................................Hillside Acres

Traxler, Tom, Joan & David ..................................................................................................Basswood Farms

Tuggle, Phil & Lisa ...............................................................................................................HighPoint Livestock

Van Dyke, Judy ...........................................................................................................................5 VEE Farms LLC

VandenToorn, Albert & Tamara ..........................................................................A & T Cattle Company

VanMiddlesworth, David & Sheri ......................................................................... Chukaluk Angus Farm

Vriese, Harry & Kristin .........................................................................................................Prairie Creek Farm

Wall, Dennis & Family ..........................................................................................................Black Wall II Farm

Whitman, Ron & Tonja ................................................................................................ Autumn Oaks Angus

Zellmer, Bob & Becky ....................................................................................................... Highbanks Angus

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5 Vee farms llCJudy Van DykeJohn Van Dyke1284 Johnson St.Marne, MI 49435Ottawa616-340-2474616-293-1092 farm616-677-1908 faxjohn.vandyke@speedwrench.comI-96 West toward Muskegon to 8th Ave. exit, south to Johnson St., west 3/4 mile to farm

a & T Cattle Company*Albert & Tamara VandenToornDakota5255 92nd Street S ECaledonia, MI 49316Kent616-891-9460616-243-0157 farm

american angus associationJerry Cassady1408 Heather DrMahomet, IL 61853Out of State816-390-6603jcassady@angus.orgwww.angus.org

angus acresMark & Geneece Osier4232 Deep River RdStandish, MI 48658Arenac989-846-6395

apple Hill angusJohn MacMasterMaire and Matthew1591 S. King RdHarrisville, MI 48740Alcona989-736-6020macmaster@idealwifi.netFrom Harrisville, six miles west to F-41, then 3 mile south to Prounier Road. 1 1/2 miles east to King Road, then 1/4 mile south on King Road to the farm.

autumn oaks angusRon & Tonja Whitman10990 Union Rd.Pittsford, MI 49271Hillsdale517-610-8524517-523-2284 faxautumnoaksangus@hotmail.comwww.herdbuilder.net94 to 127 South to Squawfield Rd. and turn right. Farm is located at 13500 Squawfield Rd., Hudson, MI 49247

b l k Cattle Co*Brian, Lu, Karl, & Megan Pendleton3143 Hawley HwyBelding, MI 48809Ionia616-481-9266

barker Creek Cattle CoKen & Deb Geuns4995 Sleight RoadBath, MI 48808Clinton517-641-7152517-230-8502 cellgeuns@msu.edu

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basswood farmsTom, Joan & David Traxler; Nick, Heather, Cadence, Calley & Sam Fairchild14410 Co. Rd N-65Pioneer, OH 43554Williams419-485-3894traxler@williams-net.com3 1/2 miles south of Pioneer, OH to Co. Rd. N-65, 3/8 mile east on south side of road

brenda bigelow789 Four Mile Rd SouthTraverse City, MI 49696Grand Traverse231-941-8208

black anchor stock farm*Burniece MooreChristina Boyne4687 Peck RoadNorth Branch, MI 48461Lapeer810-688-36931 1/2 mile North of North Branch on Jef-ferson Rd, 1 1/4 East on Peck Rd.

black river farmDarcy Lipskey8340 Polk RoadMinden City, MI 48456989-864-3123

black Wall ii farm*Dennis Wall & Family3569 Maple Hill RdPierson, MI 49339Montcalm616-636-8829

bloom angus farm*Donald C. Bloom722N 625EWestville, IN 46391Porter219-462-7912

blue Water angus farm*Duane L. Schroeder DVM & Lou Ann Schroeder5800 Deckerville Rd EastDeckerville, MI 48427Sanilac810-376-4801810-705-1847 cell6-1/2 miles East of Deckerville, south side of road

bordner angus farms*Monte, Robin, Drew & Hope Bordner68730 County Farm RdSturgis, MI 49091St. Joseph269-506-5109866-825-6753 faxmonte@bordnerfarms.comwww.bordnerfarms.comOn US-12 - 4 miles East of Sturgis or 22 miles Southwest of Coldwater to Coun-ty Farm Rd, then South 1/4 mile to farm

bullard farms*Kurt & Beth Bullard21895 CR 14EElkhart, IN 46516Elkhart574-293-3179574-298-9059 cellKUBU4444@netzero.comEast of Elkhart on CR 17 between SR 120 and US 20

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Butterfield FarmsDonald & Barbara Chase7325 Butterfield Hwy.Bellevue, MI 49021Eaton269-763-3156Exit 48 on I-69, turn west toward Bel-levue and go about 1 1/2 miles. Second house on left side, past Babcock Rd.

Canfield FarmBonnie Canfield8002 Freeport AveClarksville, MI 48815Kent616-868-6412bondarhnb@aol.com

Cb angus*Chet & Iona Bartels & Family8600 116th AveWest Olive, MI 49460Ottawa616-875-8373616-875-8926 office

Chukaluk angus farm*David & Sheri VanMiddlesworth6404 K Drive SouthBurlington, MI 49029Calhoun616-979-1885

jeff Craig11481 Luce RdPerrinton, MI 48871Gratiot989-682-4434517-243-3469 farmFrom US-127 & M-57 interchange go west on M-57 5 miles to Luce Rd. go 4 miles south farm on east side of road.

Cranberry Creek farmJohn L. Cisler11836 Latson Rd.Linden, MI 48451Livingston810-266-5536810-266-5565 fax

Cummins beef farm*Lowell & Linda Cummins & FamilyRt 1, Box 79Alvordton, OH 43501Williams419-737-2039

dal-den farmsDale & Denise KlopfensteinKatrena & Tyler19465 Cleveland RdGalien, MI 49113Berrien269-545-2820denise1379@sbcglobal.net1.5 miles south of Hwy. 12 on east side of road, between Three Oaks and Niles

dawson farms llCEd & Jeannine DawsonPaul & Chantel Dawson9296 Pulaski RdHanover, MI 49241Jackson517-524-8941517-812-3144 Paul517-673-0151 Eddawsonfarms@frontiernet.netwww.dawsonangusfarms.com4 miles south of Concord on Concord Pulaski Road

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deMeyer Cattle Co.Dan, Carol & Tori DeMeyer33260 Rohlfs LaneNiles, MI 49120Cass269-687-9887itsme27@att.net

double Creek farmsLouella J. Byelich255 N. Poor Farm RoadHarrisville, MI 48740Alcona989-724-5538From Harrisville take M-72 west 2 miles, go north 1/2 mile on Poor Farm Road

drews farmsMarvin & Sherron Drews11455 Smith RdBritton, MI 49229517-451-8389drewsfarm@tc3net.comwww.drewsfarmscattle.comApproximately 3 miles north of Britton on Britton Hwy. then 1 1/2 miles east on Smith Rd.

eastview angus farm llCChris Pranger827 CR10Corunna, IN 46730Dekalb260-281-2448260-760-9512 farmchris@prangerent.com3 1/2 miles north of US 6 on St. Rd.327

evergreen angus farms*The Maxey Family112 N Michigan RoadEaton Rapids, MI 48827Eaton517-663-8819517-663-8403 farm7 miles South of I-96 on State Highway M-99. Located one mile South of Co-lumbia Rd on East side of M-99.

fitzner farmSteve & Judy Fitzner12658 Water StWolverine, MI 49799Cheboygan231-525-8518fitznerfarm@sbcglobal.netI-75 to Exit 301. Go west and in middle of hill turn right on First St. and go to the end of the road

fitzner farmsSteve, Cathy & Michael Fitzner6653 Sherwood HwyBellevue, MI 49021Eaton269-763-3430616-340-7171 farm269-763-3668 faxsteve@advantagefeed.comwww.fitznerfarms.comExit 48 of I-69, West to Cook Rd, then North to Sherwood Hwy. Go West 1/2 mile to Walnut Grove. Farm on left.

five Points angus*Jim & Jan Becraft & Family69675 Five Points RdEdwardsburg, MI 49112Cass269-641-54341 1/2 miles North of Old 205 & US 12 in-tersection on Five Points Rd.

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g.a. Pickworth & family961 Hartland Center Rd.Collins, OH 44826Huron419-668-2233

gaffney farmsLeo & Lori Gaffney10350 Webb RdWales, MI 48027St. Clair810-384-6393810-434-9198 cellgaffneyfarms@banyanol.comwww.gaffneyfarms.com

good angus farm*Fred C. Good1144 W Kalamo HwyCharlotte, MI 48813Eaton517-543-3948517-652-5130 cellSouth edge of Charlotte on Business I-69, or Cochran Rd. to Kalamo Hwy, West 1 mile.

Hammer farmJohn & Mary Hammer13737 Darling RdMilan, MI 48160Monroe734-439-83031 mile east of US 23 turn left on Darling and go 1 mile, farm on right

jonathan & jessica Harfst17265 11 1/2 Mile RoadBattle Creek, MI 49014Calhoun269-369-2329jessharfst@gmail.com

Hawkins angus farm*David & Kathleen Hawkins3119 Willoughby RdMason, MI 48854Ingham517-351-6905517-214-1470 farmhawkin12@msu.edu

Hidden ridge livestockDavid & Angela SoyaChelsea Mullen2345 Tebo RdHastings, MI 49058269-758-3163269-579-3918 farmhiddenridgelivestock@yahoo.com8 1/2 miles south of Hastings on M-37 to Tebo Road. 1 1/2 miles north of Dowling off M-37 to Tebo Road.

Highbanks angusBob & Becky ZellmerBrady, Paige, Thea & Ava4932 Lawrence RoadNashville, MI 49073Barry269-945-7796517-852-0525 faxbob@highbanksangus.comIntersection Hwy. 66 and Lawrence Hwy. (M-79) west on Lawrence Rd. to farm

HighPoint livestockPhil & Lisa Tuggle5301 E Washington Road, PO Box 34Ithaca, MI 48847Gratiot989-330-3466ptuggle@michag.com4 miles east of Ithaca on Washington Rd.

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Hillside acres*Steve, Nancy, Renee & Julie Thelen7821 Weber RoadSaline, MI 48176Washtenaw734-944-6262734-216-3617 cellhillsideacres01@aol.comTake exit 175 off I-94, go south 5 miles on Ann Arbor-Saline Road to Weber Road. Turn right for 4 1/2 miles.

Hughes angus farm*Paul & Susan Hughes21155 B Dr. SouthMarshall, MI 49068Calhoun616-781-7629paul@troupelectronics.com

Hutchings angus farmDennis, Deb & Missy Hutchings12155 North AveBellevue, MI 49021Barry269-758-3190

Hy-View farm*Merle, Janel & Ricka Horrocks-Boehmer2690 Holt RdWilliamston, MI 48895Ingham517-655-4265mboeh99@gmail.com

jerz angus farmCraig, Mary & Justin Jerz50800 Maxon RdDecatur, MI 49045Cass269-423-8634269-423-2170 cell269-423-8634 faxcjjerz@hotmail.com

jo kir bi angus farm*Joe D. Nofzinger5380 Pleasant Valley RdManitou Beach, MI 49253Lenawee517-458-6384517-270-1903 cell

kb farms llCKevin Beckington10246 Pleasant Lake RdAnn Arbor, MI 48103Washtenaw734-429-9612231-328-5439 farm734-433-1800 faxbeckington@centurytel.netFarm is located in Missaukee County, 6658 Beeler Rd., Merritt, MI 49667. US 127 north to M 55, west 10 miles to Mer-ritt Rd., go south 1 mile to Beeler Rd., west 1 mile to farm on south side of road.

kd Van leeGaylord & Kay Kutzley8977 W Yankee RdMorenci, MI 49256Lenawee517-458-7239

kennedy farmJeff & Heather KennedyJustin & Dylan357 Wellman RdNashville, MI 49073Barry517-852-9916jkennedy@ia4u.net

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kortz farm*Roger Kortz2600 Kortz RoadCheboygan, MI 49721-8654Cheboygan231-597-9646From I-75 at Indian River take US27 to Cheboygan. Turn right on E Lincoln, go 1 mile to Lafayette Ave, turn right. Go 1.7 mile to Newman Rd, turn right. Go to Kortz Rd, then left 1 mile to farm.

lapeer’s farmFulford (Jim) & Kelly Lapeer7912 Afton Rd.Afton, MI 49705Cheboygan231-238-9606fjlapeer2@yahoo.comI-75 exit 310, east 5 miles (on M-68) to Afton Rd., south 2 miles to farm

little Cedar Cattle CoSteve & Julie French1264 Van DykeBeaverton, MI 48612Gladwin989-435-3200989-435-2657 faxjuliefrench@nethawk.comwww.redwhiteandroan.comFrom Clare, take US 10 east to M-18/Beaverton exit. Take M-18 north 9 miles to Dale Rd. Turn right (east), go 3 miles to Shock Rd., turn left, go 1 mile to Van Dyke. Turn right, go 1/2 mile. Look for farm sign on left.

lizzie scott Cattle CompanyScott Raimer1648 Johnson Rd.Saranac, MI 48881Ionia616-299-0504scary_raimer@hotmail.comM-21 east of Lowell to Johnson Rd., north 1/2 mile

lutchka angusDerek Lutchka1439 S Francisco Rd.Grass Lake, MI 49240Jackson517-522-4596lutchkaangus@yahoo.com

lutchka angus*Dave & Joan Lutchka & Family1439 Francisco RdGrass Lake, MI 49240Jackson517-522-4596dlutchka@co.jackson.mi.usThree miles South of I-94 at Exit 153.

Maple Hill farmDaryn and Melissa Bernard7156 Old State RdWhittemore, MI 48770Iosco989-728-3136

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Maple side farmAaron Phelps12700 Myers Lake AveCedar Springs, MI 49319Kent616-696-2265616-915-2198 farmamphelps@varnumlaw.comwww.maplesideangus.com131 N to exit 101 (M-57); M-57 E to Myers Lake Ave (5 miles); N to Farm (1.3 miles)

rothwell McVety*1932 Stimson RdBrown City, MI 48416Lapeer

Meiburg angusDoug & Vicki Meiburg6469 Booth RdNorth Branch, MI 48461Lapeer810-688-2222810-688-2222 fax5 miles west of North Branch, then 1 mile south.

Merriman farmsJoe, Susan, DeeAnne & Kendra Merriman5214 BancroftLowell, MI 49331Kent616-868-9948616-813-4043 Joe’s cellmfangus@aol.comFrom I-96 Exit #52 1/2 mile south to 52nd St, then 1/2 mile west

Michigan state universityPurebred Beef UnitKen Geuns, Faculty CoordinatorCody Sankey, Farm Manager1287 Anthony HallEast Lansing, MI 48824Ingham517-353-2924 Ken Geuns517-355-7452 Cody Sankeygeuns@msu.edusankeyc@msu.eduwww.msupurebred.comThe MSU Beef Cattle Teaching and Research Center is located on Bennett Road, 1/2 mile east of Hagadorn Road and 1 mile south of the MSU Pavilion on the MSU farms.

Middle branch ranchBruce Hill4311 W Gedney RdGladwin, MI 48624Gladwin989-426-0736989-329-0809 cell989-426-0736 fax2 miles west, 1 mile south of Gladwin

Miller angus farm*Janice Miller & Family7804 Edgewood LaneCuster, WI 54423Portage715-592-4222

Miller angus*Miller, Thomas F3067 32nd St, Box 215Hopkins, MI 49328Allegan269-793-4477

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Mitchell Creek llCThomas S. BainJacob1550 N. Britt RoadWhittemore, MI 48770-9456989-469-3898tsbain1550@m33access.comFrom M-65/M-55 intersection go north on M-65 2 1/2 miles to Old State Road. Turn east and go 2 miles to Britt Road. Turn north and go 1/2 milr to farm.

northview farmsDon & Pat McKiernan31840 Bordman RdRichmond, MI 48062Macomb810-392-2359Two miles North of Richmond on M-19, 2 miles west on Fuerstenau Rd. House # 31680.

oak row angus*Doug, Amanda & Ryan Powell3248 Powell HwyIonia, MI 48846Ionia616-527-1258dpowell@ionia-mi.netwww.oakrowangus.comFrom I-96 Ionia exit - go North on M-66 5 miles to M-21 - turn right 1 mile to Jefferson St. Turn left 2 1/2 miles to Nickleplate Rd. Turn right 2 miles to Powell Hwy. Turn left - farm is 1/4 mile from corner.

omega farms*Clifford H. Simmons II4900 M-52Williamston, MI 48895Ingham517-468-3366chsimmons@mac.comwww.omegafarms.com

Piper elm Creek angusCliff Piper8830 Priemer RdHarbor Beach, MI 48441Huron989-479-9608pipeju5@hotmail.comM-53 north to Atwater Rd., east to Ruth Rd., north to Priemer Rd., east 3 3/4 miles.

Prairie Creek farmHarry & Kristin VrieseHarrison, Clayton, & Emily3522 N Stage RdIonia, MI 48846Ionia616-527-1245

rains angusDale & Austin Rains402 N Perry HwyMercer, PA 16137Mercer724-662-2487724-748-4117 farmrainsangus@zoominternet.netI-80 east to Exit 15, north on Rt 19 - 5 miles, farm on right.

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reidoca angusWilliam & Terri Reid11938W Fire Tower RdCooks, MI 49817Schoolcraft906-644-2339Call for directions.

reidoca angusChuck & Linda ReidRyan, Rachel & Jack188 N. Canal RdEaton Rapids, MI 48827Eaton517-663-6075reidch@msu.edu4 miles north of Eaton Rapids and 1/8 mile north of Island Highway on Canal Road

rietberg farms, llCAl Rietberg1230 Parsons St.Hudsonville, MI 49426Ottawa616-457-3500616-437-7991 farm616-538-6152 faxarietberg@rietbergcompanies.comwww.rietbergfarms.comI-196 (Exit 69) west of Grand Rapids, 44th Street west 1 mile to 8th Ave, south 1/2 mile to Parsons, west 1/2 mile to farm.

rising Tide farm*Eileen Bolt4731 21st StDorr, MI 49323Allegan616-878-9313

jerry & bev rosen11940 Pulver Rd.Laingsburg, MI 48848Shiawassee517-675-7377517-281-9338 farmrosen1@tds.netI-69 to exit 98-Woobury Rd. North 1.5 miles to Bath Rd., east 1 mile to Pulver Rd., north 1/4 mile to farm

rPs enterprisesRyan, Pete & Barb Sweeney3215 SandhillMason, MI 48854Ingham517-332-5274517-648-8458 farmrpsent@hotmail.comFrom I-96 at Exit 110 (Okemos) Go south to first road, Sandhill Rd, Turn west (right), 2-1/2 miles, farm is on south side of road.

ruggles beef farmTim & Julie RugglesChelsea, Justin & Kyle6327 E. Sanilac RdKingston, MI 48741-8704Tuscola989-325-0521trugs@airadv.net1/2 mile east of Kingston on the north side of road

saganing Creek angusJim & Jennifer RedmondCash & Winoa2404 Jerore RdBentley, MI 48613Bay989-846-0782redmondjen2006@juno.com

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seldom rest farmsBruce, Scott, Dale, Lois, Andrew & Danielle Foster11893 M-140Niles, MI 49120Berrien269-683-1776269-208-6470 Scott’s cell269-683-1776 fax (call first)www.seldomrestfarms.com5 miles north of Niles on M-140.

shagbark farm*R.K. & J.R. Crissman7525 Alaska AveCaledonia, MI 49316Kent616-891-1377 (Dick)616-868-6040 (John)

sheridan stock farmBill & Sally Sheridan3175 Sitts RoadMason, MI 48854Ingham517-676-2503517-676-4440 faxbill@sheridanauctionservice.comwww.sheridanauctionservice.com127 south of Lansing to Mason exit. Take Cedar St. 2 miles south, then west 1/2 mile to Sheridan farm.

single Tree farmsKris Boehmer & Evan Boehmer4939 Marshall RdCharlotte, MI 48813Eaton517-712-0421 Kris517-652-3065 Evansingletreefarms1@gmail.comI-69 to exit 57. South one mile on Mar-shall Rd. (old 27) towards Olivet to the farm on the corner of Marshall Rd. and Spicerville Rd.

sloan’s beef farmMike Sloan 11144 Hogan RoadGaines, MI 48436-9729Genesee810-845-8244msloan3@charter.net

star Pointe farmPeter Schreiber613 Byron RdByron Center, MI 49315616-896-6804schreiberfr@aol.comWest of Byron Center 4 miles

sterling HunterJim & Melissa ReichenbachHunter & SterlingTroy Wilson, Farm Manager4500 Clark RoadBath, MI 48808Clinton269-806-3004 Troywww.sterlinghuntercattle.com

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sterzick farmKirk Sterzick5772 Alden NashLowell, MI 49331Kent616-262-9509I-96 to Exit 52 - Lowell. One mile south on Alden Nash/M-50.

sunny knoll farms*Fred & DeAnn Openlander8101 Clark RdGrand Ledge, MI 48837Clinton517-626-6355

Taylor farms*Diane Taylor27802 Sand Lake LaneBrownstown, MI 48134

Taylor Maples angusJonathon & Amy TaylorJessica and Breanna16350 Dutton RdGregory, MI 48137Livingston517-851-7572taylormaples2@yahoo.com

Tj angusTammy & Jeff Frankovich9405 L L RdRapid River, MI 49878Delta906-644-7174tjangus@centurytel.net100 miles west of Mackinaw Bridge along US 2 to Co Rd 495 then 1 mile south.

Tobias angus*Ron & Carol Tobias391 N M-66 HwyNashville, MI 49073Barry517-852-94763 miles north of Nashville on M-66.

Trueblood ranchGary & Janet Trueblood10327 Wilson RdMontrose, MI 48457Genesee810-247-3939truebloodranch@yahoo.comNW Genesee County

Vaassen angus farmDan & Sharon VaassenVaassen, Patti7650 Waters RdAnn Arbor, MI 48103Washtenaw734-663-8071734-645-2496 celldavaassen@aol.com2 miles south of Ann Arbor on Saline Rd. to Waters Rd. Go west 5 1/2 miles to farm. Also 11 miles southeast of Chelsea. Take I-94 to Fletcher Rd Exit, go east on Jackson Rd to Parker Rd, turn right on Parker Rd. and go south to Waters Rd, turn left - 7th

Veeser farmKen & Cecile VeeserBox 133Harris, MI 49845Menominee906-406-251212 miles west of Escanaba on US 2 & 41. 1/2 mile north on The Eustas Rd. and turn west on Veeser Road, first farm.

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MeMbersHiPWakeman acres angusRobert & Glendee Wakeman3428 136th AveHamilton, MI 49419Allegan269-751-86247 miles west of Hamilton on corner of 136th Ave. and 34th St.

Whetstone Creek farmEric & Debi Salinas14741 60th AveEvart, MI 49631Osceola231-631-4755salinasheritage@gmail.comM-66 to 15 Mile Road, west to 60th Ave., south to first place on west side of road

White birch angusChuck Preston4780 County Line RdPrescott, MI 48756Arenac989-873-4164CAPreston04@hotmail.com2 miles South; 1/4 mile west of Prescott

Wicker angus farmJohn R. Wicker6097 Otto RdCharlotte, MI 48813Eaton517-543-1767

Winding lane farm*Carl & Teddy StaserBox 1055Penney Farms, FL 32079904-529-8665

Windy acresVictor Jonckheere1497 N Truhn RdFowlerville, MI 48836Livingston517-223-3355vjonckhe@voyager.net

Winn Heritage farms llCJoe Winn8746 Rattle Run RoadColumbus, MI 48063810650-7384810-367-3183 farm810-367-3970 fax (call first)jjhwinn@aol.com

Wolfland FarmsRoger Wolf8396 Wolf RdMorenci, MI 49256Lenawee517-458-6215517-401-0621 farm

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Blue WaterAngus Farm

Class Winner - 2011 Michigan Beef Expo Supreme Champion Female - 2011 Thumb Jackpot Show

Thank You... Justin Ruggles for your purchase of this January 2010 Net

Worth heifer. Have fun and good luck!

Blue Water Angus FarmDuane L. Schroeder, DVM

Lou Ann & Wren Schroeder 5800 East Deckerville Road, Deckerville, MI 48427

Home (810) 376-4801 • Cell (810) 705-1847

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Clifford H. Simmons II - PresidentEric Johnson - ForemanChuck Grieb - Herdsman

www.omegafarms.com

4900 M-52Williamston, Michigan 48895

(517) 468-3366

Come See Our Herdsires

PhantomBirthdate: December 20, 2009

AAA Registration Number: 16711328Co-Owned with Hy-View Farm

Williamston, Michigan

ReporterBirthdate: March 15, 2009

AAA Registration Number: 16386321Co-Owned with Creek Side Farm

Coldwater, Ohio

Semen is for sale on both of these Outstanding EPD,Heavy Muscled, Deep Bodied and Structurally Correct Bulls

$20 per straw, $20 per certiÞcate

We welcome everyone to Omega to take a tour of the farm and see the exciting things that are happening

Become a Part of the Omega Tradition

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Home of 5 Pathfinder Cows in 2011

Seedstock Bulls and Replacement Heifers chosen from about 100 calves born each year. Our calves are primarily sired

by A.I. to nationally proven bulls.

Current a.i. siresNet Worth, Pioneer, Bismarck, Final Answer,

Aberdeen and Chisum

www.voogtfarms.com

VoogT farMsGary & Shirley Voogt

2831 Hayes Street, Marne, MI 49435Phone: (616) 677-3680 Fax: (616) 677-0676

gvoogt@iserv.net

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Visitors always WelcomeTake I-96 west from Grand Rapids to

Marne Exit #23. Go south 1/2 mile through town to Hayes Street. Then west 1-1/2

miles to farm.

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Value AddedCarcass Genetics

2011 Calves 2012 AI Sires TC Aberdeen 759 R/M Ironstone 4047 MCC Daybreak MCC Daybreak Mitty In Focus Kesslers Frontman R001

Monte & Robin Bordner68730 County Farm Rd • Sturgis, MI 49091

Cell: 269-506-5109 • Fax: 866-825-6753www.bordnerfarms.com

Visitors Welcome10 minutes from Exit 121 I-80 (Indiana Toll Road)

Border Collie Stock Dogs

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Calendar of eVenTs

2011 June 11-12 Beef Showcase & MI Angus Preview Show MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

June 16-18 Eastern Regional Jr. Show West Monroe, LA

July 14-19 Michigan Livestock Expo MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

July 10-16 National Jr. Angus Show Harrisburg, PA

September 2-5 Great Lakes Agricultural Fair Silverdome, Pontiac, MI

September 17 Michigan Angus Field Day Hosted by Sterling Hunter, Bath, MI

October 1 The Black Bonus Sale Hosted by Omega Farms, Williamston, MI

December 10-11 Michigan Winter Beef Classic MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

2012 March 17 MCA/MSU Bull Test Sale Plank Farms, Crystal, MI

March 30 Michigan Angus Awards Banquet Location TBA

March 30- Apr 1 Michigan Angus Futurity/MI Beef Expo MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

June 9-10 Beef Showcase & MI Angus Preview Show MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

June TBA Eastern Regional Jr. Show Timonium, MD

July 12-17 Michigan Livestock Expo MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI July 15-21 National Junior Angus Show, Louisville, KY

September TBA Great Lakes Agricultural Fair Silverdome, Pontiac, MI

September TBA Michigan Angus Field Day December 8-9 Michigan Winter Beef Classic MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MISome dates subject to change. Visit www.michiganangus.org for event updates.

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adVerTiser indexAmerican Angus Association / Jerry Cassidy ...................................................................................... 29Angus Hall of Fame .............................................................................................................................................39Apple Hill Angus .....................................................................................................................................................31Barker Creek Cattle Co .....................................................................................................................................27Blue Water Angus Farm .....................................................................................................................................55Bordner Angus Farms .........................................................................................................................................59Canfield Farms ........................................................................................................................................................37Cotton & Associates ............................................................................................................................................62Dawson Farms ........................................................................................................................................................35Eastview Angus Farm ..........................................................................................................................................25Evergreen Angus Farms ....................................................................................................................................... 3Fitzner Farm ..............................................................................................................................................................33Highbanks Angus ...................................................................................................................................................26Hy-View Farm .......................................................................................................................................................38KB Farms .....................................................................................................................................................................63Little Cedar Cattle Co ............................................................................................................................................ 1Lutchka Angus ........................................................................................................................................................... 2Merriman Angus .....................................................................................................................................................19Michigan State University ................................................................................................................................. 30Oak Row Angus ....................................................................................................................................................58Omega Farms ..........................................................................................................................................................56Rietberg Farms ........................................................................................................................................................37Seldom Rest Farm ............................................................................................................................Back CoverSheridan Realty & Auction ...............................................................................................................................36Single Tree Farm ..................................................................................................................Inside Back CoverSterling Hunter ......................................................................................................................Inside Front CoverSterzick Farm ...........................................................................................................................................................32Vaassen Angus Farm .......................................................................................................................................... 64Voogt Farms .............................................................................................................................................................57White Birch Angus .................................................................................................................................................18

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2011 / 2012

JERRY CRENSHAWCell: 703-244-4767Off: 540-635-6044

ZACk HilEmANCell: 540-460-2776Fax: 540-463-3904

BERNiE SCHEERCell: 859-421-5783Off: 816-987-2732Fax: 816-987-2762

mikE GOTHARDCell: 540-894-1055Off: 804-740-5958Fax: 804-740-4615

RYAN COTTONCell: 706-206-8361

lARRY COTTONCell: 517-294-0777Off: 517-546-6374

DAN WEllSCell: 740-505-3843

Office: 740-779-9584

Phone: 517-546-6374 • Fax: 517-548-9344131 Robin Ct. • Howell, Mi 48855

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Top Performing Genetics for Calving Ease along with a Moderate Size, Feed Efficiency & High Yielding Carcass

that will impact your cowherd for years to come

For SaleHeifers • Bulls • Cow Calf Pairs

AI Herd SiresObjective • SAV Bismark • New Standard • Mytty In Focus

Visitors WelcomeWest of US-127 at Houghton Lake exit. Take M-55 West 10 miles to Merritt.

Turn left (south) on Merritt Rd 1 mile to Beeler Rd, turn right (west) 3/4 mile to farm.

Look for our Consignments in the MCA/MSU Bull Test

ToP GeNeTICS FORExCeLLeNT PeRFORMANCe

Kevin Beckington6658 Beeler RoadMerritt, MI 49667(734) 368-8430(231) 328-5439beckington@centurytel.net

�e winning continues ......Vaassen Angus Farm

Premier Breeder and Exhibitor - 2005, 2006, and 2008 Michigan State FairMichigan Junior Angus Association Premier Breeder - 2005, 2008 and 2010

Grand Champion Female - 2011 Michigan Beef ExpoGrand Champion Bull - 2010 Michigan Beef ExpoReserve Grand Bred and Owned Female - 2009 and 2010 Michigan Winter Beef Show

Dan, Sharon, Rachael, and Pa�i7650 Waters Rd.Ann Arbor, MI 48103

(734) 663-8071 (farm)(734) 645-2496 (Dan’s cell)

ad designed by Rachael Vaassen (734) 645-2304

Reserve Grand Champion Female - 2011 Michigan Beef ExpoReserve Grand Champion Female - 2010 Michigan Winter Beef ShowCalf Champion - 2010 Eastern RegionalsClass Winner - 2010 National Junior Angus Show

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WCC Exact T53+3.0 +51 +89 +14 AMF NHFSire: KF Precision 361

Clean, doublebred Precision son whose offspring carry the tradition of excelling in the showring and in production.Owned with Fitzner Farms, WL Bryson, Wilson Cattle Co., & EMB Angus

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4939 Marshall Rd.Charlotte, MI 48813

517.712.0421

Waukaru Patent 8161Sire: Waukaru Gold Card 5042

Patent is quickly building a reputation for himself, look for opportunities to buy his service or progeny from us and other syndicate owners.

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The Foster Family11893 M-140 • Niles, MI 49120

Scott 269-208-6470sfostersrf@gmail.com

www.seldomrestfarms.com

The Angus Connection SaleSaturday • October 8, 2011

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