Michigan Angus Association - 2015 Membership Directory

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Board of Directors ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Regional Associations ........................................................................................................................................... 7

Michigan Angus Futurity ................................................................................................................................... 8-9

Michigan Angus Celebrates 100 Years.......................................................................................................10-11

Heritage Awards .................................................................................................................................................. 12

Junior Board of Directors ................................................................................................................................. 14

Junior Awards ................................................................................................................................................. 16-19

Junior Membership Application ........................................................................................................................ 20

Auxiliary Membership Application .................................................................................................................. 20

Michigan Angus Membership Application ....................................................................................................... 21

Michigan Juniors To Celebrate 50 Years ...................................................................................................22-23

Auxiliary Officers ................................................................................................................................................ 25

Auxiliary History ........................................................................................................................................... 26-28

Farm Name Cross Reference ........................................................................................................................... 34

Michigan Angus Association Membership Listing ...................................................................................36-57

Advertiser Index ................................................................................................................................................. 60

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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112 N. Michigan Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827517-663-8819

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Officers seated from left are Merle Boehmer, Ken Geuns, Grace Boehmer, Lisa Bohlen, and Bob Zellmer. Standing from left are Evan Boehmer, Chris Pranger, Daniel Vaassen, Monte Bordner, Kevin Beckington, Chuck Preston, Nancy Thelen, Steven Thelen, and Scott Foster. Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2015 MICHIGAN ANGUS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

President: Ken Geuns [email protected] (517) 641-7152Vice-President: Bob Zellmer [email protected] (269) 945-7796 Secretary: Grace Boehmer [email protected] (517) 281-1131 Treasurer: Lisa Bohlen [email protected] (810) 599-5680Chairman: Merle Boehmer [email protected] (517) 896-3165

Directors Terms Expiring 2016 Kirk Sterzick [email protected] (616) 262-9509 Chris Pranger [email protected] (260) 760-9512 Steve Fitzner [email protected] (231) 525-8518 Dan Vaassen [email protected] (734) 663-8071

Directors Terms Expiring 2017 Evan Boehmer [email protected] (517) 652-3065 Chuck Preston [email protected] (989) 873-4164 Jimmy Redmond [email protected] (989) 846-0782 Nancy Thelen [email protected] (734) 944-6262

Directors Terms Expiring 2018 Monte Bordner [email protected] (269) 506-5109 Kevin Beckington [email protected] (734) 368-8430 Paul Dawson [email protected] (517) 812-3144 Vacant

American Angus Association Director Scott Foster [email protected] (269) 208-6470

American Angus Association Regional Manager Casey Jentz [email protected] (608) 234-1998


SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION

President: Steve Thelen (734) 944-6262 Vice President: Dave Lutchka (517) 522-4596 Secretary / Treasurer: Chuck Preston (989) 873-4164MI Angus Representative: Steve Thelen (734) 944-6262

Directors:Kevin Beatty Lisa Jo LutchkaDouglas Meiburg James RedmondJim Redmond Jr. Daniel Vaassen

WEST MICHIGAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION

President: Kirk Sterzick (616) 262-9509 Vice-President: Rory Kidder (616) 696-3937Secretary / Treasurer: John Crissman (616) 293-2675MI Angus Representative: Heather Everett (616) 838-1668

Directors:Wayne Bleyenberg Bonnie CanfieldBob Weheman Dennis WellScott Raymer Pam Klahn-Mach

REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS



56th Annual Michigan Angus Futurity11 Bulls Averaged $3,650 • 13 Females Averaged $2,946

Thank You 2014 and 2015 Buyers!David Adams, Grass Lake Apple Hill Angus, HarrisvilleBehrenwald Farms, ClarksvilleMark Benaske, RosebushBengry Farms, Evart Black Anchor Stock Farm, North Branch Bock Farms, Coleman Sierrah Boggs, Trinity, TXChomas Farms, BentleyCarl Cline, AlbionDeLong Cattle Co, Cass CityEastview Angus Farm, Corunna, INFitzner Farms, Wolverine

Reminton Fuller, Big RapidsGunden Farms, ClareMelvin Jenkins, MidlandJohnson Beef Farm, GrantKaaDee Farms, North Branch Doug Klahn, Clarksville Katrina Klopfenstein, Galien Gary Lumsden, Lachine Matt Marion, LeslieDon & Pat McKiernan, RichmondMatthew McMaster, HarrisvilleQuincy Michalski, Sault Ste MarieChad & Michelle Nicklas, Hersey

John Milligan, GladwinLinsdey Mogg, RemusOmega Farms, WilliamstonR-Value Farm, RosebushMaggie Reid, Eaton RapidsEmma Shaarda, ShelbybilleRandal Sheehan, GladwinJohn Straathof, Hersey William Trine, HillsdaleTriple Z Simmentals, Alto White Diamond Ranch, Albion

Grand Champion Bull

Lot 103 STF High Road 311 – $3,750Consigned by: Single Tree Farm, Charlotte, MI

Buyer: Apple Hill Angus, Harrisville, MI

Reserve Champion & High Selling Bull

Lot 109 Grand River Bismark 1053 – $7,000Consigned by: Grand River Angus Farm,

Grand Rapids, MIBuyer: Steve Fitzner, Wolverine, MI

Grand Champion & High SellingFemale Reserve Grand Champion Female

Lot 126 VAF Classy Bardot 103 – $7,000Consigned by: Vaassen Angus Farm, Ann Arbor, MI

Buyer: Omega Farms, Williamston, MI

Lot 117 BCCC Gidget A320 – $3,200, Consigned by: Barker Creek Cattle Co, Bath, MI

Buyer: Behrenwald Farm, Clarksville, MI


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57th Annual Michigan Angus Futurity13 Bulls Averaged $3,735 • 13 Females Averaged $4,154

LOT 132 & 132A COW/CALF PAIR – $8,000Consigned by Bordner Angus Farm, Sturgis

Buyer Lot 132: Black Anchor Stock Farm, North Branch – $3,000Buyer Lot 132A: Sierrah Bogs, Trinity, TX – $5,000

Lot 130 Yearling Heifer – $7,000Consigned by KB Angus, MerrittBuyer: Mark Benaske, Rosebush

High Selling Female Lots

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Grand Champion Female

Grand Champion & High Selling Bull

Lot 121 Rains Miss Charlie Cassie DF - $4,100Consigned by: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA

Buyer: Behrenwald Farms, Clarksville, MI

Lot 107 Rains Top Game TGDBNH - $4,750 Consigned by: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA

Buyer: KaaDee Farms, North Branch, MI

Lot 122 FF Raven 450 - $5,500 Consigned by: Fitzner Farms, Bellevue, MI

Buyer: David Adams, Grass Lake, MI

Lot 113 FILHART 1415 - $5,700Consigned by: Brian Filhart, Clare, MI

Buyer: Don & Pat McKiernan, Richmond, MI



MICHIGAN ANGUS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

The Michigan Angus Association was organized in 1914 with eight charter members. The late Sidney Smith, then with U.L. Clark at Hunters Creek was elected president and Alex Minty of Weekcote was elected secretary-treasurer. Annual membership dues were one dollar. Very little record of association activities from that date until about 1940 was preserved. Sidney Smith was president for many years prior to 1949 when he was replaced by C. H. Reynolds. Since that date our state association presidents have been:

1950-51 Arthur Witham1952-53 John Kendall, Clyde1954 Dr. J. J. Hendren1955 John Olsen, Milan1956-57 Robert W. Williams, Rochester1958 Robert Barger, Holly1959 Arthur Neilsen, Rockford1960 Dr. Leo N. Cropsey1961 Tom Crawford, Ada1962-63 W. L. Brittain, Williamston1964-65 James H. Donahue, Okemos1966 Herman Bakhaus, Plymouth1967-68 C. Gerald Haarer, Williamston1969 Fred Fletcher, Bay City1970 Don Hutzel, Ada1971 Orville Cook, Britton1972 James Sullins, Lyons, OH1973 John P. Rex, Fenton1974 Steve Simmons, Webberville1975-76 Fred Good, Charlotte1977-78 Dr. Ron Nelson, East Lansing1979-80 Dave Lutchka, Grass Lake

1981-83 Larry Cotton, Howell1983-84 Nancy Diuble Thelen, Olivet1984-85 Phil Flemming, Davison1985-86 Pete Sweeney, Mason1986-88 Bruce Foster, Berrien Center1988-89 Fred Good, Charlotte1989-91 Marvin May, Eaton Rapids1991-93 Brian Pendleton, Rockford1993-95 Joe Winn, Columbus1995-97 Joe Nofzinger, Morenci1997-99 Dan Vaassen, Ann Arbor1999-2001 Chuck Preston, Prescott2001-03 Dr. David Hawkins, Mason2003-05 Steve Thelen, Saline2005-06 Phil Tuggle, Ithaca2006-08 Steve Fitzner, Bellevue2008-10 Chuck Reid, Eaton Rapids2010-11 Chuck Preston, Prescott2011-13 Monte Bordner, Sturgis2013-15 Merle Boehmer, Williamston2015 Ken Geuns, Bath

An important function of our association has been the sponsorship of a field day program and picnic with a breeder volunteering as host. The first such event was an “open house” held at Wildwood Farms in 1941 after an association sale in East Lansing, but was not officially sponsored by the association. The first field day, as we know them today, was held at Raona Farms in 1947 and while not held every year since then, the association has had many summer or early fall field days for the majority of the years. Association sponsored consignment sales were held prior to 1925, but were discontinued that year until 1940. Since their resumption, they have been an annual event with either or both a spring

and fall sale being held, including the first Michigan Angus Futurity Show and Sale which was held in 1958. In recognition of the Michigan Angus Association’s centennial in 2014, several special activities and programs were held. Michigan Angus trivia was featured at the 2014 annual banquet and attendees were invited to bring along Angus memorabilia to share with everyone at the banquet. The trivia quiz was also available at the Michigan Angus Futurity and was posted on the Michigan Angus website. A large poster listing Michigan’s historic Angus herds as well as breeders who have been involved with Angus cattle for more than 35 years was displayed at the Futurity, the Michigan Cattleman’s Summer Round-up, the Preview Show and the summer field day. The Michigan House of Representatives also proclaimed March 31-April 6, 2014 as Angus Week in the State of Michigan, which coincided with the Michigan Angus Futurity. Several breeders also set up



MICHIGAN ANGUS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

information tables at the fall feeder calf sales held around the state. Our final activity was sponsoring a trip to Certified Angus Beef, headquartered in Wooster, Ohio. Sixteen members of the Michigan Angus Association enjoyed an in-depth and behind the scenes look at Certified Angus Beef (C.A.B.) as they took part in a special visit on October 3rd to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Michigan Angus Association. CAB is a unique stand-alone subsidiary of the American Angus Association, whose mission is to increase demand for registered Angus cattle through a specification-based, branded beef program to identify consistent, high quality beef with superior taste. CAB is considered the premium beef brand in the world and celebrated its 8th consecutive year of record volumes. During the 2014 fiscal year 880 million pounds of CAB products were sold to consumers throughout the United States and internationally. CAB is currently sold in 46 countries. Approximately $50 million was paid back to cattlemen in grid-based premiums as reported by packers back to CAB. The CAB Education & Culinary Center, opened in February 2012, was the hub of the visit. It includes industrial kitchens, multiple meeting spaces, dining areas and a meat lab. The center is capable of hosting multiple groups for hands-on learning and promotional events. Participants had a live view of a CAB carcass and perspective of the 10 science based specifications and they also had a tour of the CAB office building which displays an array of signs and posters from past marketing campaigns, original logo designs and photos of the key people behind the conception of CAB. An overview of the consumer research data driving the marketing efforts at CAB was also part of the program. We also hope to update the “History of Michigan Angus, 1873-1973” in the future. The Michigan Angus Association greatly appreciates the hundreds of breeders and Angus supporters who have given so much to the association over the past 100 years and we look forward to the future.

Attendees to the Tour of C.A.B. includes (l to r): Jeannine Schweihofer, Dr. Dan Buskirk, Lisa Bohlen, Steve Thelen, Nancy Thelen, David VanDenBerg, Rebecca VanDenBerg, David Lutchka, Joan Lutchka, Merle Boehmer, Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, Monte Bordner, Robin Bordner, Ed Dawson, Kathleen Hawkins, and Dr. David Hawkins.



HERITAGE & DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

David and Kathleen Hawkins, Mason, received the Michigan Angus Association Heritage award at the 2015 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured presenting the award is Michigan Chairman of the Board Merle Boehmer, right. Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association.

Dave and Joan Lutchka from Lutchka Angus near Grass Lake were honored with the 2014 Michigan Angus Association Heritage Award. L to R are Dave Lutchka, Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, Joan Lutchka and Merle Boehmer, president of the Michigan Angus Association from Williamston.



Thank YouTHANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING

SUPPORT OF THE MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION

White Birch FarmChuck PrestonPrescott, MI 48756

989-873-4164 • [email protected]

2014-15 MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Kendra Merriman [email protected] President: Kollin Johnson [email protected]: Austin Pillars [email protected]: Rachel Reid [email protected] Chair: Amanda Kosal [email protected] Angus Representative: Kendra MerrimanQueen: Maggie Reid

Directors: Katrina Klopfenstien Jack ReidJaycie Brown Kavina JohnsonBlake Pillars

Advisors:Rob Reid (517) 663-4266 [email protected] Johnson (517) 639-5510 [email protected] Merriman (616) 868-9948 [email protected] Pillars (616) 889-6854 [email protected]

MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION



CANFIELD ANGUS FARMSBonnie Canfield & Mark VanderWall

Ben & Nathaniel CanfieldHeather & Dan Everett

8002 Freeport Ave., Clarksville, MI 48815Phone: (616) 308-2066 • Email: [email protected]

Sires: PVF INSIGHT • SYDGEN FATE 2800 • BASIN PAYWEIGHT 1682

HERD BULL: CARTER HCC MOTIVE 204

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ADULT APPRECIATION AWARD

The Michigan Junior Angus Association is thankful for the support they receive from adults in the association. These adults have been recognized for their time and support of the Michigan Junior Angus Association.

John MacMaster of Apple Hill Farms received the 2014 Adult Appreciation Award. Standing from left are Kendra Merriman, President MJAA, John MacMaster and Matthew MacMaster, Harrisville, MI.

Nancy Thelen, Saline, right, was presented with the Adult Appreciation Award at the 2015 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting. Pictured presenting the award is Jaycie Brown. Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association.



JUNIOR AWARDS

These junior members received American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement awards at the 2014 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet. Pictured seated from left are Kollin Johnson, Sterling Reichenbach, Katrena Klopfenstein, and Jaycie Brown. Standing from left are Kendra Merriman, Kavina Johnson, Katie Reid and Austin Pillars.

Katrena Klopfenstein from Galien presented the MJAA Outstanding Jr. Member to Amanda Kosal from Deckerville.

Katrena Klopfenstein served as the 2014 Miss Michigan Angus. Not pictured are 2014 Michigan Angus Ambassadors Kavina Johnson and Amanda Kosal.



The 2013 Michigan Junior Angus Premier Exhibitor Awards were presented at the annual banquet. From left seated second place Kendra Merriman, Lowell; third Sterling Reichenbach, Bath; fourth Katrena Klopfenstein, Galien; fifth Kollin Johnson, Quincy; and standing are honorable mention recipients Amanda Kosal from Deckerville and Jaycie Brown from Pinckney. Not pictured is first place winner Dylan Kennedy from Nashville.

JUNIOR AWARDS

The 2013 Michigan Junior Angus Premier Breeder Awards were announced at the annual banquet. Seated from left first place was Sterling Reichenbach, Bath; second Katrena Klopfenstein, Galien; third Kendra Merriman, Lowell; fourth Kollin Johnson, Quincy and fifth, Amanda Kosal, Deckerville.



JUNIOR AWARDS

Austin Pillars, Martin, right, received his Bronze award at the 2015 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. The Bronze Award is the first level of the National Junior Angus Association Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the award and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving it. Pictured presenting the award is Casey Jentz, American Angus Association regional manager.

Austin Pillars, Martin, right, received the 2015 Michigan Junior Angus Association Outstanding Senior Member award at the 2015 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured presenting the award is Amanda Kosal.

These young Angus enthusiasts received the Michigan Certificate of Achievement award at the 2015 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured seated from left are Paige Zellmer, Nashville; Kendra Merriman, Lowell; Amanda Kosal, Deckerville; Jaycie Brown, Pinckney; and Maggie Reid, Eaton Rapids. Standing back row from left are Austin Pillars, Martin; Dylan Kennedy, Nashville; Blake Pillars, Martin; and Brady Zellmer, Nashville. Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association.



JUNIOR AWARDS

These young ladies were recognized as Michigan Angus royalty at the 2015 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 8 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left are Ricka Boehmer, Miss Michigan Angus chairperson; Maggie Reid, Eaton Rapids, Miss Michigan Angus; and Amanda Kosal, Deckerville, Michigan Angus Ambassador. Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association.

The vision of the Michigan Junior Angus Association is to provide the opportunity

for youth interested in Angus cattle to develop leadership skills and form

lifelong relationships through activities associated with the Angus breed.



MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION

Dues for life membership (until 21 years of age) are $10.00. Return this form along with your dues

to: Austin Pillars, 1759 8th Street, Martin, MI 49070

Please make checks payable to the Michigan Junior Angus Association.

Name _______________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State __________ Zip Code _________

Birth Date _____________________________ Home Phone ___________________

E-Mail Address _________________________________________________________

Parent(s) Name(s) ______________________________________________________

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONMICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY

Annual dues are $2 and lifetime dues are $15. Return this form along with your dues to: Sha-

ron Vaassen 7650 Waters Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103. If you need additional information please

contact Sharon at (734) 663-8071 or [email protected] (Please make checks payable to the

Michigan Angus Auxiliary)

Name _______________________________________________________________

Farm Name ___________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State __________ Zip Code _________

Home Phone _____________________________ Day Phone ___________________

E-Mail Address _________________________________________________________



MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MICHIGAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION

Farm Name: ___________________________________________________________

Owners Name: ________________________________________________________

Farm Manager (If applicable): _______________________________________________

Juniors: (under age 21) ___________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________

County: ___________________ Home Phone: ________________________________

Farm Phone: _______________________Fax: ________________________________

E-mail: _______________________________________________________________

Web Site: _____________________________________________________________

Directions to farm: ______________________________________________________

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I am interested in serving on a committee for the Michigan Angus Association (check as many as you wish to participate in, a brief description of the activities involved with each committee is listed below and more details are available on the web site or from the officers and directors): _____ Marketing and Promotion (Bull Test, Fall Sale, Futurity Show and Sale, Commercial Opportunities, Preview Show) _____ Education and Mentoring (New members, Junior members, Field Day, Annual Banquet, Member Recruitment, Educational Articles) _____ Communications (Web site, Newsletters, Directory, Advertising) _____ Policies and Procedures (Responsibility of the Board of Directors, if you are interested in serving on the board in the future please check this line)

Dues are $25.00 per calendar year. Make checks payable to: Michigan Angus Association and return to:Michigan Angus AssociationLisa Bohlen20 Fairwood BlvdPleasant Ridge, MI 48069

Michigan Angus Membership dues are also accepted online at www.michiganangus.org



MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS

In the mid 1960’s several Angus breeders – Herm Bakhaus, Richard Crissman and Herb Diuble, met with Dean Hurlbut from the American Angus Association to talk about the possibility of forming a junior Angus association in Michigan. The Angus breeders at that time had the foresight to want to provide an opportunity for young Angus breeders to learn leadership skills, promote the breed,

train future leaders, develop interest in Angus cattle and become part of the “Youth Activities Department” of the American Angus Association. The Michigan Junior Angus Association was organized July 24, 1966 at the Michigan Angus Field Day held at Michigan State University. Duane Feikema of Evart was elected as the first President. Other officers and charter directors were Vice-president Jim Crissman; second Vice-president Dennis Good; Secretary-treasurer Pat O’Mara; and directors Bill Sheridan, Nancy Diuble, John Caviness, Dennis O’Mara, Sue Crissman and Mary Nagel. Regional association directors were Dennis Fellows, Dana Chester, Katie Crissman and Kay Railor. The first adult advisors were R. K. Crissman, Vic Cronk and Curtis M. Brown. The vision of the Michigan Junior Angus Association is to provide the opportunity for youth interested in Angus cattle to develop leadership skills and form lifelong relationships through activities associated with the Angus breed.

Bill Brittain, owner of Mahogany Farms, donated a heifer to the junior association. The heifer was sold in the 1967 Michigan Angus Futurity and the money from the sale of the heifer went into the junior Angus association treasury to provide funds for a beginning in Angus promotion. Kitty Kurtis Farms purchased the heifer for $1050. The organization grew tremendously in both numbers and activities. The first Michigan Junior Angus Association field day was held at MSU in 1967 and it was open to juniors from all breeds of cattle. The first Michigan Junior Angus newsletter was written in 1969 and the first Premier Jr. Exhibitor Award was presented in 1969. The first Michigan Jr. Angus Association Preview Show was held in June 1971 at the MSU Livestock Pavilion and the judge was Dr. Dave Hawkins. Other early activities the association helped to sponsor included a Michigan Junior Beef Education Day held in 1970 at MSU, a beef management clinic in 1974, a breeding certificates drawing for junior exhibitors, and the Michigan Junior All Breeds Heifer Show which has been held since 1978. The association also hosted the first Great Lakes Regional Jr. Angus Heifer Show in 1981.


1969-70 Michigan Junior Officers & DirectorsKneeling l to r: Rusty Longfield, vice president; Don Gilson, regional director; John Rex, regional director; and Charlie Crissman, regional director. Back row l to r: Pete Sweeney, director; Mary Alice Girbach, director; Sue Crissman, historian and reporter; Gail Buckham, regional director; Nancy Diuble, president; Larry Sheridan, director. Not pictured were Mary Nagel, secretary; John Caviness, treasurer; and Ron Haarer, director.

1971 Michigan Junior Angus Showmanship - Pete Sweeney receiving the Curtis M. Brown Memorial Trophy. Standing from left: Henry Bergfeld, judge; Sue Crissman, Michigan Angus Queen; Nancy Diuble, National Angus Queen; Bill Brown and Sally Whelan, Kitty Kurtis Angus; and Pete Sweeney at the halter.



Over the years the Michigan Junior Angus Association has continued to sponsor many activities and recognize members for their achievements. They have held socials at statewide shows, organized workshops focusing on youth and communication and record-keeping skills, as well as multi-breed workshops, hosted breakfasts at the National Jr. Angus Show, held workdays to prepare for national contests, participated in every contest at the National Jr. Angus Show and helped promote beef at various activities throughout the state. The association also developed a mentoring program which has resulted in many close and long-time friendships being developed between the members. When the National Junior Angus Board was organized in 1980, a Michigan junior, Sharon Diuble, was elected to the first national board of directors. Since that time, nine other Michigan juniors have served two year terms on the board and carried on major leadership roles. They were Lisa Bohlen, Clifford Simmons, Christine Simmons, Lisa Hawkins, Jennifer Hawkins, Ryan Sweeney, Renee Thelen, Andrew Foster, and Danielle Foster. Throughout the years the Michigan juniors have compiled an impressive record of accomplishments at the state and national level. Few states can claim as much national recognition as Michigan. This is not only a tribute to the young people, but to the many adults who have contributed their knowledge, support, time and advice over the years. The success of the juniors was made possible by many Angus breeders and enthusiasts. Over the years our Michigan Junior Angus Association members have had a large impact on agriculture, the Angus breed and current junior members. The juniors deeply appreciate all the support of their adult advisors over the years as well as Angus breeders from throughout Michigan and the country.


1990 Michigan Junior Angus Members

Tom Sheridan, winner of Intermediate Division in the Showmanship Contest receives his award from Jane Maxey, Angus Queen at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing.



Michigan Angus Auxiliary During the past 48 years, the purpose of the Michigan Angus Auxiliary has never changed. We continue to assist Michigan Angus Breeders and our Angus youth in educational and promotional activities, sponsor the Miss Michigan Angus Contest, 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 the American Angus Auxiliary programs and activities. In 2013 the Auxiliary did not receive any scholarship applications. In 2014 Sterling Reichenbach and Dylan Kennedy were presented the Michigan Auxiliary Scholarship awards at the Michigan Angus Preview Show at MSU. Dylan Kenney went on to be selected as the American Angus Auxiliary scholarship third place winner in the boy’s division. In 2015 there were no applications. Each year, we are excited to award American Angus Auxiliary Certificates of Achievement to outstanding Michigan juniors who have achieved major accomplishments at the state, regional, and national levels. The certificates are presented at our

MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY

These women will serve as the 2015 Michigan Angus Association Auxiliary officers and committee chairs. Pictured seated from left are Lois Foster, Niles; Kris Boehmer, Charlotte; Ricka Boehmer, Williamston; and Sharon Vaassen, Ann Arbor. Standing back row from left are Lori Pillars, Martin; Nancy Thelen, Saline; and Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, Williamston.




annual awards banquet. In 2014 certificates of achievement were presented to thirteen junior members and in 2015 the number doubled; 26 junior members were awarded certificates at our annual meeting. The first Michigan Angus Queen was crowned on July 30, 1967. Since that time 46 other young women have represented Michigan Angus breeders in this capacity. In 2014 three young women stepped up to compete for the honor and Katrena Klopfenstein was crowned Miss Michigan Angus at the Michigan Beef Expo. Amanda Kosal and Kavina Johnson represented us as Angus Ambassadors. Katrena is the daughter of Dale and Denise Klopfenstein of Galien. Amanda is the daughter of Jeremy and Michelle Kosal of Deckerville, and Kavina is the daughter of Kevin and Heidi Johnson of Quincy. Ricka Boehmer crowned Maggie Reid at the annual meeting in March 2015. Maggie will serve as Miss Michigan Angus for 2015 and Amanda Kosal will serve as Angus Ambassador. Maggie is the daughter of Rob and Terri Reid of Eaton Rapids, Amanda is the daughter of Jeremy and Michelle Kosal of Deckerville. The Auxiliary started a new award in 2014. Junior members who exhibited any Champion Angus Female at a county, district, regional or state show were encouraged to register their award with Nancy Thelen, Auxiliary Awards Chairman. All candidates were entered in a drawing. Sharon Vaassen, Auxiliary Secretary/Treasurer presented Dylan Kennedy with a show halter during the Angus Show at the 2014 Winter Classic. We are excited to continue to sponsor this award and look forward to hearing of our junior member’s successes. Since 1967 the Michigan Angus Auxiliary has sponsored a total of 82 Michigan juniors who have participated in the National Showmanship Contest. In 2013 there was no candidate. In 2014, Dylan Kennedy and Kendra Merriman represented Michigan. Dylan is the son of Jeff and Heather Kennedy of Nashville, and Kendra is the daughter of Joe and Susan Merriman of Lowell. Over the years, many women have given numerous hours of their time to the Auxiliary serving as officers, committee members and chairpersons, as well as helping out wherever needed. Several 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. A heartfelt thank you is extended to everyone who has helped the Michigan Angus Auxiliary achieve its mission over the past 48 years. We look forward to working with Michigan Angus enthusiasts as we continue to embrace the tradition!

2015 MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY

President: Kris Boehmer (517) 712-0421

Vice-President: Ricka Boehmer (517) 719-3158

Secretary/Treasurer: Sharon Vaassen (734) 663-8071

Miss Michigan Angus Chair: Ricka Boehmer (517) 719-3158

Awards Chair: Nancy Thelen (734) 944-6262

Historians: Lois Foster (269) 683-1776

Lori Pillars (269) 672-9657

Scholarship: Janel Horrocks-Boehmer (517) 449-7345



1992 Jason Piepho 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*2011 -2012 Kendra Merriman* Darcy Lipskey2013 -2014 Sterling Reichenbach Dylan Kennedy 3rd2015 -

*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 Martin1989 Tracy Piepho1990 -1991 Derek Lutchka 3rd Jennifer Becraft

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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 Taylor1991 Kelly Bosworth1992 Jennifer Hawkins1993 Tammy Klink

1994 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 Merriman2012 Katie Reid2013 Sterling Reichenbach2014 Katrena Klopfenstein2015 Maggie Reid

*Miss American Angus

1983-84 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 Sweeney2009-2011 Sharon Vaassen2012- Kris Boehmer

*Served as American Angus Auxiliary President

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 Simmons1982 Joan Lutchka

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Showmanship Winners National1967 Gary Girbach Kay Railor1968 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 Rooker1987 David Lutchka Christine Simmons1988 Ron Hinrichsen Finalist Ian Stewart1989 Ryan Cotton 3rd Linda King

1990 Jason Piepho Kevin Kerbyson1991 Tracey Piepho Brian 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 Bordner2011 Patti Vaassen DeeAnne Merriman2012 Justin Kennedy HM2013 -2014 Dylan Kennedy Kendra Merriman


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FARM NAME CROSS REFERENCE

To assist you in finding members with unique farm names which are different than owner’s last names. Bartels, Chet and Iona ................................................................................................................................................ CB AngusBeckington, Kevin .............................................................................................................................................. KB Farms LLCBecraft, Jim and Jan ....................................................................................................................................... Five Points AngusBenaske, M and G ..............................................................................................................................................R-Value FarmsBernard, Daryn and Melissa ..........................................................................................................................Maple Hill FarmBerry, David .....................................................................................................................................................Berry Cattle Co.Bleyenberg, Wayne ..........................................................................................................................Grand River Angus FarmBoehmer, Kris, Evan and Grace ................................................................................................................. Single Tree FarmsBoehmer, Merle and Janel ................................................................................................................................. Hy-View FarmBolt, Eileen .......................................................................................................................................................Rising Tide FarmCebulski, Gene ........................................................................................................................................... Aislin Angus RanchCisler, John L. and Janet P. ................................................................................................................ Cranberry Creek FarmCrissman, R.K. and J.R. .....................................................................................................................................Shagbark FarmCummins, Lowell and Linda ...................................................................................................................Cummins Beef FarmCunningham, Gregory and Tamie ...........................................................................................................Sugar Ridge CattleDeyo, John and Pam ..................................................................................................................................Country Aire FarmFoster, Bruce, Scott and Andrew ...........................................................................................................Seldom Rest FarmsFrankovich, Tammy and Jeff ........................................................................................................................................ TJ AngusFrench, Steve and Julie ......................................................................................................................Little Cedar Cattle Co.Geuns, Ken and Deb ...................................................................................................................... Barker Creek Cattle CoGrochowalski, Tabitha ............................................................................................................................T and F’s Angus FarmHill, Bruce and Melody ......................................................................................................................... Middle Branch RanchKlopfenstein, Dale and Denise ......................................................................................................................Dal-Den FarmsKosal, Jeremy and Michelle ..............................................................................................................................4K Angus FarmLipskey, Darcy ....................................................................................................................................Black River Angus Farm MacMaster, John and Jaci ..............................................................................................................................Apple Hill AngusManning, Roger and Barb ......................................................................................................................................RBM FarmsMaxey Family ....................................................................................................................................... Evergreen Angus FarmsMcKiernan, Don and Pat ............................................................................................................................Northview FarmsMohn, Scott ......................................................................................................................................................... Baroda BlacksMoore, Burniece ............................................................................................................................ Black Anchor Stock FarmNickolaus, Kent and Shelley ................................................................................................................... St. Nicks Cattle Co.Nofzinger, Joe D. ..................................................................................................................................... Jo Kir Bi Angus FarmOpenlander, Fred and DeAnn .................................................................................................................Sunny Knoll FarmsOsier, Mark and Geneece ................................................................................................................................... Angus AcresPendleton, Brian and Lu ................................................................................................................................. B L K Cattle CoPhelps, Aaron and Elizabeth ........................................................................................................................Maple Side FarmPillars, Rodney and Lori ................................................................................................................................Clay Knoll AngusPowell, Doug, Amanda and Ryan .................................................................................................................. Oak Row AngusPranger, Chris ................................................................................................................................ Eastview Angus Farm LLCPreston, Chuck ........................................................................................................................................... White Birch AngusRedmond, Jim and Jennifer .................................................................................................................Saganing Creek AngusSalinas, Eric ........................................................................................................................................Whetstone Creek FarmSchreiber, Peter and Pat ................................................................................................................................ Star Pointe FarmSchroeder, Duane L. DVM and Lou Ann Schroeder ...................................................................Blue Water Angus FarmSeckel, Ken ............................................................................................................................................................Rocken FarmsSimmons, Clifford H. II ....................................................................................................................................... Omega FarmsSing, Charles ........................................................................................................................................................Amaizin’ FarmStaser, Teddy ................................................................................................................................................Winding Lane FarmSweeney, Pete, Barb and Ryan ......................................................................................................................RPS EnterprisesThelen, Steve and Nancy ....................................................................................................................................Hillside AcresTraxler, Tom and Joan ................................................................................................................................... Basswood FarmsTuggle, Phil and Lisa ................................................................................................................................ HighPoint LivestockVan Dyke, John W. and Judy ............................................................................................................................5 Vee Farm LLCVandenToorn, Albert and Tamara ............................................................................................... A and T Cattle CompanyVanMiddlesworth, David and Sheri ....................................................................................................Chukaluk Angus FarmVriese, Harry and Kristin ........................................................................................................................Prairie Creek FarmWall, Dennis L. ............................................................................................................................................Black-Wall II FarmsZellmer, Bob and Becky ..............................................................................................................................Highbanks Angus


At Sugar Ridge Farm we focus on cattle that are moderate frame, maternal, extreme calving ease with extra thickness and fleshing ability. Our genetics consist of OCC/Ohlde, PCC/Pharo, Diamond D Angus/DDA, and Wye that are able to gain and marble on forage only. We offer bred heifers & bulls by private treaty and outstanding 4-H show quality calves with excellent dispositions!

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Gregg & Tamie CunninghamRapid River, MI 49878

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4K Angus FarmJeremy and Michelle Kosal4414 Deckerville RdDeckerville, MI [email protected]

5 Vee Farm LLCJohn W. and Judy Van Dyke1284 Johnson St.Marne, MI 49435Ottawa616-340-2474616-293-1092john.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 and Tamara VandenToornVandenToorn, Dakota5255 92nd Street S ECaledonia, MI 49316Kent616-891-9460616-243-0157 (farm)

Aislin Angus RanchGene CebulskiDaydren, Jamal, Jocelynn, Elise09272 Nelson RdEast Jordan, MI [email protected] S. Route 66, right on Erie St, 1 mile then straight onto Nelson Rd

Amaizin’ FarmCharles SingDave SingPO Box 152Dexter, MI 48130Washtenaw734-426-3858734-646-3767popcorncharlie@comcast.net5320 North Zeeb Rd; Dexter, MI - 1.4 miles north of Joy. Black fence, red barns and black cattle

Angus AcresMark & Geneece Osier4232 Deep River RdStandish, MI 48658Arenac989-846-6395989-737-2240 (cell)[email protected]

Apple Hill AngusJohn & Jaci MacMaster and familyMacMaster, Maire and Matthew1591 South King RdHarrisville, MI 48740Alcona989-736-6020989-464-2684macmaster1876@gmail.comwww.applehillangus.comFrom Harrisville, 6 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.

B L K Cattle Co*Brian, Lu, Karl, & Megan Pendleton3143 Hawley HwyBelding, MI 48809Ionia616-481-9266

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Barker Creek Cattle CoKen & Deb Geuns 4995 Sleight RoadBath, MI 48808Clinton517-641-7152517-230-8502 [email protected]

Baroda BlacksScott MohnPO Box 518Stevensville, MI 48127Berrien269-876-1973

Basswood FarmsTom & Joan Traxler14410 Co. Rd N-65Pioneer, OH 43554Out of [email protected] 1/2 miles south of Pioneer, OH to Co. Rd. N-65, 3/8 mile east on south side of road

Berry Cattle Co.David BerryPO Box 764Fowlerville, MI [email protected]

Black Anchor Stock Farm*Burniece MooreBoyne, Christina4687 Peck RoadNorth Branch, MI 48461Lapeer810-688-36931 1/2 mile North of North Branch on Jefferson Rd, 1 1/4 East on Peck Rd.

Black River Angus Farm Darcy Lipskey8340 Polk RoadMinden City, MI [email protected] M-53 go east onto Bay City Forestville Rd, travel 14 miles east to Polk Rd, turn south on Polk, 1/2 mile on east side of road

Black-Wall II Farms*Dennis L. Wall & Family3569 Maple Hill RdPierson, MI [email protected]

Bloom Angus Farm*Donald C. Bloom722N 625EWestville, IN 46391-9600Porter219-462-7912bloomangus@frontier.comwww.bloomangus.com

Blue Water Angus Farm*Duane L. Schroeder DVM & Lou Ann Schroeder5800 Deckerville Rd EastDeckerville, MI 48427Sanilac810-376-4801810-705-18476-1/2 miles East of Deckerville, south side of road

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Bohlen, Lisa20 Fairwood BlvdPleasant Ridge, MI 48069Oakland810-599-5680lbohlen@previewproperties.comwww.previewproperties.com

Bordner Angus Farms*Monte, Robin, Drew & Hope68730 County Farm RdSturgis, MI 49091St. Joseph269-506-5109866-825-6753 [email protected] US-12 - 4 miles east of Sturgis or 22 miles southwest of Coldwater to County Farm Rd, then South 1/4 mile to farm.

Bullard Farms*Kurt & Beth Bullard21895 CR 14EElkhart, IN 46516Out of [email protected] of Elkhart on CR 17 between SR 120 and US 20

Byelich Family Farm Land & LivestockLouella J. Byelich255 N. Poor Farm RoadHarrisville, MI [email protected] Harrisville take M-72 west 2 miles, go north 1/2 mile on Poor Farm Road

Canfield FarmBonnie CanfieldBen & Nathaniel Canfield, Heather Everett8002 Freeport AveClarksville, MI [email protected]

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

Chapman Horse & LivestockRob & Kelly ChapmanChapman, MacKenzie Gail15665 Dunn RdBellevue, MI 49021Barry269-962-6476269-209-3944 [email protected] miles North of Battle Creek

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

Clay Knoll AngusRodney & Lori Pillars & FamilyAustin & Blake Pillars1759 8th StreetMartin, MI [email protected] 131 to exit 55. Go east about 2 miles. Turn north onto 8th St. Travel 3/4 of mile and our farm is on the right



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Country Aire FarmJohn & Pam Deyo23280 West County Line RdBattle Creek, MI [email protected]

Cranberry Creek FarmJohn L. and Janet P. Cisler11836 Latson Rd.Linden, MI 48451Livingston810-266-5536

Cummins Beef Farm*Lowell & Linda Cummins & FamilyRt 1, Box 79Alvordton, OH 43501Out of State419-737-2039

Dal-Den FarmsDale and Denise KlopfensteinKlopfenstein, Katrena & Tyler19465 Cleveland RdGalien, MI 49113Berrien269-545-2820419-310-5371 (cell)[email protected] miles south of Hwy. 12 on east side of road, between Three Oaks and Niles

Dawson Farms LLCJohn & Jeannine DawsonPawl Dawson9296 Pulaski RdHanover, MI 49241Jackson517-524-8941dawsonfarms@frontiernet.netwww.dawsonangusfarms.com4 miles south of Concord on Concord Pulaski Road

Dow Livestock AcresKevin M DowDow, Andrew & Adam12586 Gates RdMulliken, MI [email protected] 1/2 miles west of Mulliken n M-43, turn south on Gates Rd, 1/2 mile on left hand side

Eastview Angus Farm LLCChris Pranger827 CR10Corunna, IN 46730Dekalb260-281-2448 [email protected] 1/2 miles north of US 6 on St. Rd.327

Evergreen Angus Farms*The Maxey Family112 N Michigan RoadEaton Rapids, MI 48827Eaton517-663-8819517-663-84037 miles south of I-96 on State Highway M-99. Located 1 mile south of Columbia Rd on east side of M-99.

Filhart, Brian9088 N Leaton RdClare, MI 48617Clare989-386-2229



Fitzner FarmSteve & Judy Fitzner12658 Water StWolverine, MI 49799Cheboygan231-525-8518231-420-0740fitznerfarm@sbcglobal.netwww.fitznerfarm.com I-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 Fitzner6653 Sherwood HwyBellevue, MI 49021Eaton269-763-3430616-340-7171269-763-3668steve@advantagefeed.comwww.fitznerfarms.comExit 48 on I-69, go west on M-78 to Cook Rd, go north to Sherwood Hwy, go west 1/2 mile to Walnut Grove Farm on the left.

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

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Dale, Brenda & Chance Rains290 Drake Rd, Mercer, PA [email protected]

Austin & Dorothy Rains402 N Perry Hwy.Mercer, PA 16137

724-662-2487

Rains Top Game TGDBNHReserve Grand Champion Bull 2015 Michigan Beef ExpoSired by Sitz Top Game 561X

Rains Miss Charlie Cassie DFReserve Grand Champion Female2015 Michigan Beef ExpoSired by Sitz Dash 10277



G.A. Pickworth & Family961 Hartland Center Rd.Collins, OH 44826Out of State419-668-2233

Gaffney FarmsLeo & Lori Gaffney10350 Webb RdWales, MI 48027St. Clair810-384-6393810-434-9198 [email protected] on website

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.

Grand River Angus FarmWayne Bleyenberg1292 Wilson Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49534Kent616-735-6243616-889-2744tristatecalf@comcast.netwww.grandriverangusfarm.comTake I-96 exit to exit 70B. Go north 2 miles on M-11 to farm on right side of road.

Hawkins Angus Farm*David & Kathleen Hawkins3119 Willoughby RdMason, MI [email protected]

Higgins Angus FarmJerrad Higgins1045 N. Lee RdSaranac, MI [email protected]

Highbanks Angus Bob & Becky ZellmerZellmer, Brady, Paige, Thea & Ava4932 Lawrence RoadNashville, MI 49073Barry269-945-7795bob@highbanksangus.comwww.highbanksangus.comIntersection Hwy. 66 and Lawrence Hwy. (M-79) west on Lawrence Rd. to farm

HighPoint LivestockPhil & Lisa TugglePaige Tuggle5301 E Washington RoadIthaca, MI [email protected] miles east of Ithaca on Washington Rd.

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Hillside Acres*Steve, Nancy & Julie Thelen7821 Weber RoadSaline, MI 48176Washtenaw734-944-6262734-216-3617 [email protected] exit 175 off I-94, go south 5 miles on Ann Arbor-Saline Road to Weber Road. Turn right for 4 1/2 miles.

Holmes FarmAllen & Vanessa HolmesHolmes, Steven, Mary, Grace and Savannah10038 Cootware RdRalph, MI [email protected] the 4-way in Ralph of 426 and 581. Go north on 581, directly after the bridge on the right hand side is Cootware Rd. This is a dead end road and Holmes Farm is located at the very end.

Hughes Angus Farm*Paul & Susan Hughes21155 B Dr. SouthMarshall, MI [email protected]

Hutchings Angus FarmDennis and Deb Hutchings12155 North AveBellevue, MI 49021Barry269-758-3190

Hy-View Farm*Merle, Janel & Ricka Horrocks-Boehmer2690 Holt RdWilliamston, MI [email protected]

Jerz Angus FarmsCraig, Mary & Justin Jerz50800 Maxon RdDecatur, MI 49045Cass269-423-8634269-423-2170 [email protected]. 5 miles southwest of Decatur on Valley Rd

Jo Kir Bi Angus Farm*Joe D. Nofzinger5380 Pleasant Valley RdManitou Beach, MI 49253Lenawee517-458-6384517-270-1903 cell

KB Farms LLCKevin Beckington6658 Beeler RdMerritt, MI 49667Missaukee734-368-8430231-328-5439 [email protected] 127 north to M 55, west 10 miles to Merritt Rd., go south 1 mile to Beeler Rd., west 1 mile to farm on south side of road.

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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 [email protected] exit 310, east 5 miles (on M-68) to Afton Rd., south 2 miles to farm

Linn FarmsJohn Linn1310 Linn RdWilliamston, MI [email protected]

Little Cedar Cattle Co.Steve & Julie French1264 Van DykeBeaverton, MI 48612Gladwin989-435-3200989-798-8223989-435-4891juliefrench@nethawk.comwww.redwhiteandroan.comTake US 10, between Midland and Clare, to M-30. Go north on M-30 15 miles to Van Dyke Rd and turn left (at Big R’s Citgo), go 2.5 miles to Little Cedar Cattle Co. sign on right.

Lutchka Angus*Dave & Joan Lutchka & Family1439 Francisco RdGrass Lake, MI [email protected] miles south of I-94 at Exit 153.

Maple Hill FarmDaryn and Melissa Bernard7156 Old State RdWhittemore, MI [email protected]

Maple Side FarmAaron & Elizabeth Phelps12700 Myers Lake AveCedar Springs, MI 49319Kent616-696-2265616-915-2198 (cell)[email protected] N to exit 101 (M-57); M-57 E to Myers Lake Ave (5 miles); N to Farm (1.3 miles)

Markley FarmsRandy & Denise MarkleyMarkley, Kyle & Troy11835 Lehring RdByron, MI [email protected]

McVety, Rothwell*1932 Stimson RdBrown City, MI 48416Lapeer

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Tammy & Jeff FrankovichRapid River, MI

Located 100 miles West of the Mackinaw Bridge on US-2

(906) 644-7174 Home • (906) 630-9784 [email protected]



Meiburg AngusDoug & Vicki Meiburg6469 Booth RdNorth Branch, MI 48461Lapeer810-688-22225 miles west of North Branch, then 1 mile south.

Merriman FarmsJoe, Susan, DeeAnne & Kendra Merriman 5214 BancroftLowell, MI 49331Kent616-868-9948616-813-4043 (Joe’s cell)[email protected] I-96 Exit #52 1/2 mile south to 52nd St, then 1/2 mile west

Michigan State UniversityDan Buskirk, Faculty CoordinatorTristan Foster474 S. Shaw Lane; 2265 Anthony HallEast Lansing, MI 48824Ingham517-432-0400517-353-2245buskirk@msu.eduwww.spartanbeef.comFarm at 5226 Bennett Rd; Lansing, MI 48910. From US 127 take Jolly Rd exit (exit 11), turn left (east) onto Dunckel Rd (0.4 mi), turn left (north) onto Collins Rd at T (1.0 mi), continue (east) onto Forest Rd (1.3 mi), turn right (south) onto Beaumont Rd at T (0.5 mi)

Middle Branch RanchBruce & Melody Hill4311 Gedney RdGladwin, MI 48624Gladwin989-426-0736989-329-0809 cell2 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

Northview FarmsDon & Pat McKiernan31840 Bordman RdRichmond, MI 48062Macomb810-392-2359Farm address is 31680 Fuerstenau Rd - 2 miles north of Richmond on M-19 and 2 miles west on Fuerstenau Rd

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 II956 Al Roberts RdSenoia, GA 30276Out of [email protected]

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Perrin FarmsJerry Perrin11894 S Ave EScotts, MI [email protected]

Piper’s Elm Creek AngusCliff & Judy Piper8820 Priemer RdHarbor Beach, MI [email protected] north to Atwater Rd., east to Ruth Rd., north to Priemer Rd., east 3 3/4 miles.

Prairie Creek FarmHarry & Kristin Vriese3522 Stage RdIonia, MI [email protected]

Rains AngusDale Rains290 Drake RdMercer, PA 16137Out of State724-854-7200724-748-4117 [email protected] east to Exit 15, north on Rt 19 - 5 miles, farm on right.

RBM FarmsRodger and Barb Manning11295 Wolf Creek RdHubbard Lake, MI 49747Alpena989-727-3211

Reid Livestock Co.Rob & Terri ReidReid, Katie & Maggie9224 Island HwyEaton Rapids, MI [email protected]

Reidholm AngusSandy Reid7647 Wellington Rd #10Moorefield, ON NOG2KOOut of [email protected]

Reidoca AngusChuck & Linda ReidReid, Rachel & Jack188 N. Canal RdEaton Rapids, MI [email protected] miles north of Eaton Rapids and 1/8 mile north of Island Highway on Canal Road

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

MEMBERSHIP




Rietberg Farms, LLCAl Rietberg1230 Parsons St.Hudsonville, MI 49426Ottawa616-457-3500616-437-7991 farm616-538-6152 [email protected] (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

Rocken FarmsKen Seckel237 TownhallMelvin, MI [email protected] located halfway between Yale and Peck off of M19

Rosen, Jerry & BevJerry & Bev Rosen11940 Pulver Rd.Laingsburg, MI [email protected] 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 EnterprisesPete, Barb and Ryan Sweeney3215 Sandhill RdMason, MI [email protected] 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 RugglesRuggles, Justin & Kyle6327 E.Sanilac RdKingston, MI [email protected]/2 mile east of Kingston on the north side of road

R-Value FarmsM & G Benaske2800 E Vernon HwyRosebush, MI [email protected]

Saganing Creek AngusJim & Jennifer RedmondRedmond, Cash & Winoa2404 Jerore RdBentley, MI [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP



Introducing...

HF Life Line 236B

Wayne Bleyenberg(616) 889-27441292 Wilson Avenue SWGrand Rapids, Michigan 49534www.grandriverangusfarm.com

Watch for offspring

coming from these

select Canadian

Angus Genetics

HF Prospect 42B

HF ANNIE K 16B HF TIBBIE 316B



Seldom Rest FarmsBruce, Scott, and Andrew Foster11893 M-140Niles, MI 49120Berrien269-683-1776269-208-6470 Scott’s cell269-683-1776 fax (call first)[email protected] 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 FarmWilliam & Sally Sheridan3175 Sitts RoadMason, MI 48854Ingham517-676-2503517-676-9800517-676-4440bill@sheridanauctionservice.comwww.sheridanauctionservice.com1 mile west of Mason, MI on Sitts Rd

Single Tree FarmsKris BoehmerEvan & Grace Boehmer4939 Marshall RdCharlotte, MI 48813Eaton517-712-0421 Kris517-652-3065 [email protected] to exit 57. South one mile on Marshall Rd. (old 27) towards Olivet to the farm on the corner of Marshall Rd. and Spicerville Rd.

Sloan’s Beef FarmMike & Tifany Sloan11144 Hogan RdGaines, MI [email protected]

Smilowski Family GardensJared & Robert Smilowski6345 Wells RdJackson, MI 49201Jackson517-499-5098 cellOff M-50 in Napoleon

St. Nicks Cattle Co.Kent & Shelley Nickolaus17720 Junction Rd.Addison, MI [email protected] 127 North of Addison to Junction Rd, east 1/2 mile on north side of road

Star Pointe FarmPeter & Pat Schreiber613 Byron RdByron Center, MI [email protected] to 8th Ave, South to Byron Rd, 1st place on left

Sterzick FarmKirk Sterzick5772 Alden Nash Lowell, MI 49331Kent616-262-9509kirk@sterzickfarm.comwww.sterzickfarm.comI-96 to Exit 52 - Lowell. One mile south on Alden Nash/M-50.

MEMBERSHIP

Sunday, October 4, 2015Viewing begins at 12:00 noonBid off sale begins at 1:00 p.m.

(Tentative date for 2016 is October 9)

The 2015 Calf Crop and a select groupof bred females will be available.

Ken, Deb and Christina Geuns4995 Sleight Road • Bath, Michigan 48808

517-641-7152 Farm517-230-8502 Ken’s cell • 517-230-9129 Deb’s cell

Barker Creek Cattle Co.



Open House Sale

Annual

Sunday, October 4, 2015Viewing begins at 12:00 noonBid off sale begins at 1:00 p.m.

(Tentative date for 2016 is October 9)

The 2015 Calf Crop and a select groupof bred females will be available.

Ken, Deb and Christina Geuns4995 Sleight Road • Bath, Michigan 48808

517-641-7152 Farm517-230-8502 Ken’s cell • 517-230-9129 Deb’s cell

Barker Creek Cattle Co.AT VENTURA FARM



Home of 4 Pathfinder Cows in 2015Seedstock Bulls and Replacement Heifers chosen from about 75 calves born each year. Our calves are primarily sired by A.I. to nationally proven bulls.

2015 A.I. Sires: Signature, Prophet, War Party, All In

VOOGT FARMSGary & Shirley Voogt

2831 Hayes Street, Marne, MI 49435Phone: (616) 677-3680 • [email protected]

www.voogtfarms.com

Supporting Members - Join Today!

Visitors Always Welcome

Stough LivestockDave & Chris Stough18565 G Drive NMarshall, MI [email protected] of I-94 on Old 27 to G. Drive North, 1-3/4 miles east on G. Drive, north side of road

Sugar Ridge CattleGregory & Tamie Cunningham6375 E Maple Ridge 37th RoadRapid River, MI 49878Delta(906) 446-3172(906) [email protected] miles west off US-41 on CR 432/E Maple Ridge. Located between Rapid River and Trenary

Sunny Knoll Farms*Fred & DeAnn Openlander8101 Clark RdGrand Ledge, MI 48837Clinton517-626-6355

T & F’s Angus FarmTabitha Grochowalski & Felicia Rash8778 Cascade RoadAda, MI [email protected] Johnson Road just past Saranac.

MEMBERSHIP

740 South Cedar St., Mason MI 48854

(517) 676-9800www.sheridanauctionservice.com

Auctions . . .We’re actively marketing farmland in Michigan.

REALTORS®AuctioneersAppraisers

Purebred Livestock Auctioneers

Not Just


740 South Cedar St., Mason MI 48854

(517) 676-9800www.sheridanauctionservice.com

Auctions . . .We’re actively marketing farmland in Michigan.

REALTORS®AuctioneersAppraisers

Purebred Livestock Auctioneers

Not Just



Taylor Farms*Diane Taylor27802 Sand Lake LaneBrownstown, MI 48134Wayne

TJ AngusTammy & Jeff Frankovich9405 L L RdRapid River, MI [email protected] 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.

Vaassen Angus FarmDan and Sharon Vaassen7650 Waters RdAnn Arbor, MI 48103Washtenaw734-663-8071734-645-2496 cell2 miles south of Ann Arbor on Saline Rd. to Waters Rd. Go west 5 1/2 miles to farm.

VanDenBerg Angus, LLCDavid & Rebecca VanDenBerg4195 Barry StreetHudsonville, MI [email protected]

Veeser FarmKen & Cecile VeeserBox 133Bark River, MI 49807Menominee906-466-251212 miles east of Escanaba on US-2, turn north on The Eustas Rd 1/2 mile turn west on Veeser Rd, first farm on right.

Voogt FarmsGary & Shirley Voogt2831 Hayes StMarne, MI 49435Ottawa616-667-3680616-862-4158gcvoogt@gmail.comwww.voogtfarms.comTake 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.

Weinzweig FarmsJon and Mary Weinzweig3820 West Howe RdDewitt, MI [email protected]

Whetstone Creek FarmEric Salinas14741 60th AveEvart, MI [email protected] to 15 Mile Road, west to 60th Ave., south to first place on west side of road

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MEMBERSHIP

White Birch AngusChuck Preston4780 County Line RdPrescott, MI [email protected] miles South; 1/4 mile west of Prescott

Winding Lane Farm*Teddy StaserBox 1055Penney Farms, FL 32079Out of State904-529-8665

Wolf Show CattleRoger & Wess Wolf8396 Wolf RdMorenci, MI 49256Lenawee517-458-6215517-401-0369 farm

Zeedyk, Robert Robert Zeedyk 2885 Lakeview DrWarsaw, IN 46582Out of State574-858-0049219-716-00492 miles south of US 30 at Hoffman Lake

*Denotes Life Members


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Supplying the Midwest with Quality Angus Cattle

Since 1974

BETTER BEEF


DAWSON FARMS

DAWSON FARMS9296 Pulaski Rd. Hanover, MI(517) 524 8941 Home(517) 812 3144 Paul(517) 673 0151 Ed

Farm Visits Always Welcome!

VISIT WWW.DAWSONANGUSFARMS.COM FOR DETAILS

2015 Calves by:Capitalist • Resource • Denver • Full Power

Double Vision • Consensus 7229

2016 Calves by:Resistol • Tour of Duty • Resource • Black Granite

Capitalist • Double Vision



American Angus Association / Casey Jentz ................................................................................................... 30Angus Hall of Fame ............................................................................................................................................. 61Barker Creek Cattle Co .................................................................................................................................... 53Black River Angus Farm ..................................................................................................................................... 47Bordner Farms ..................................................................................................................................................... 33Canfield Farms ..................................................................................................................................................... 15Dawson Farms ..................................................................................................................................................... 59Eastview Angus Farm ............................................................................................................ Inside Front CoverEvergreen Angus .....................................................................................................................................................5Fitzner Farm ......................................................................................................................................................... 37Grand River Angus Farm ................................................................................................................................... 51Highbanks Angus ................................................................................................................................................. 32Hy-View Farm ...................................................................................................................................................... 29KB Farms .................................................................................................................................. Inside Back CoverLaPeer’s Farm ....................................................................................................................................................... 57Little Cedar Cattle Co ....................................................................................................................................... 49Lutchka Angus .........................................................................................................................................................4Michigan State University .................................................................................................................................. 31Oak Row Angus ................................................................................................................................................... 58Rains Angus ........................................................................................................................................................... 41Reidholm Farms......................................................................................................................................................7Seldom Rest Farm .............................................................................................................................. Back CoverSheridan Realty & Auction ................................................................................................................................ 55Single Tree Farm .....................................................................................................................................................3Sterzick Farm ....................................................................................................................................................... 13Sugar Ridge Cattle .............................................................................................................................................. 35TJ Angus................................................................................................................................................................. 45Vaassen Angus Farm ........................................................................................................................................... 62Voogt Farms ......................................................................................................................................................... 54White Birch Angus .............................................................................................................................................. 14

For the latest news, updates and current schedule of eventsvisit our website at

www.michiganangus.org

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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.

Kevin Beckington6658 Beeler Road, Merritt, MI 49667

(734) 368-8430 • (231) [email protected]

www.kbangus.com

Our primary focus is to produce purebred Angus Bulls and Seedstock for the Beef Industry by using 95% A.I. and Embryo Transfer.



The Foster Family11893 M-140 • Niles, MI 49120

Scott: 269-208-6470Bruce: 269-208-2237 • Andrew: 269-208-1445

email: [email protected] • www.seldomrestfarms.com

The Foster Family11893 M-140 • Niles, MI 49120

Scott: 269-208-6470Bruce: 269-208-2237 • Andrew: 269-208-1445

email: [email protected] • www.seldomrestfarms.com

The Angus Connection Sale

eldom Rest” Farms

Saturday • 5 p.m. (EDT) • Niles

October 10, 2015 • October 8, 2016

We Look Forward toSeeing You at

the farm in Niles!

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Documents

Michigan Angus Association - 2015 Membership Directory