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Celebrate American Angus Auxiliary 60th Anniversary in Louisville Join the Auxiliary for their annual breakfast, meeting and awards presentation.
Celebrate another successful year for the American Angus Auxiliary while attending the 129th American Angus Association® Annual Meeting. Events are held in conjunction with the 2012 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Nov. 10-13 in Louisville, Ky. All Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend their Annual Meeting, held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the Crowne Plaza. Agenda items include electing new officers and announcing the new team of regional directors. In addition, the Auxiliary silent auction and Gift Barn will be on display throughout the week in the Crowne Plaza. Begin the week with the Auxiliary breakfast at 8 a.m. on Nov. 11 in the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center (KFEC) South Wing C, Room 101. The breakfast honors outgoing Auxiliary President Anne Lampe, Scott City, Kan., and the 2012 Miss American Angus Brooke Harward, Richfield, N.C. “This is one of our most popular events,” Lampe says. “We have great entertainment scheduled combined with an atmosphere for new and old friends to mingle — all within feet of the showring.” A limited amount of tickets are available, and reservations are strongly advised. To purchase a ticket, contact the Auxiliary program and hospitality chair Michelle Rieff at michellerieff@aol.com or 479-9361685. Tickets will also be available at the Crowne Plaza Angus registration desk. Auxiliary events continue Nov. 11 with a come-and-go reception, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., hosted by Lampe. Members and potential members are invited to stop by and get to know one another. Following the reception, five young women vying for the title of Miss American Angus will give speeches in the Crowne Plaza. Presentations are open to the public, so join in and support these outstanding Angus representatives. The 2013 Miss American Angus will be crowned Monday, Nov. 12, prior to the selection of the SuperPoint Roll of Victory (ROV) Champion Angus Bull. “The Miss American Angus competition will select the outstanding young woman that will serve as an ambassador for our breed, as well as a role model for junior Angus members,” Lampe says. “The five contestants were chosen this summer from the top Auxiliary scholarship applicants and represent those that have excelled in junior Angus activities including leadership and service.” A tentative Angus NAILE schedule follows. 2012 North American/ Annual Meeting Schedule Rooms are TENTATIVE (10/8/12) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 8 - 10 a.m. Angus Cattle Check in KFEC 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Angus Registration Desk Open Crowne Plaza - Carroll Room 1 - 6 p.m. Holiday Room Open Crowne Plaza - Elliott 3 p.m. American Angus Auxiliary Annual Meeting Crowne Plaza - Coronet A 6 p.m. Angus Foundation Donor Recognition Event Crowne Plaza - Crowne B/C SUNDAY, NOVEMER 11 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Angus Registration Desk Open Crowne Plaza - Carroll Room 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Holiday Room Open Crowne Plaza - Elliott 8 a.m. Junior Heifer Show KFEC Freedom Hall (Breed order to be announced) 8 a.m. American Angus Auxiliary Breakfast KFEC South Wing C, Room 101 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Angus Education Center Open KFEC South Wing C, Room 201 1:30 p.m. Board Candidates Forum KFEC South Wing C Room 202, 203, 204 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. American Angus Auxiliary 60th Anniversary Reception open to public Crowne Plaza - Coronet B 4:30 - 6 p.m. Miss American Angus Contestant Speeches open to public Crowne Plaza - Coronet A 64 illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com ~ ~ NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 2012 2012
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AIMS Workshop Crowne Plaza - Perry Past Directors’ Reception Crowne Plaza - Taylor/ Whitley BLI Alumni Reception Crowne Plaza - Exhibit Hall Angus Reception Crowne Plaza - Crowne B/C Saddle & Sirloin Induction Dr. Gary Minish - Ticketed Event KFEC South Wing C, Room 205
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 7 - 10 a.m. Angus Registration Desk Open Crowne Plaza - Carroll Room 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Holiday Room Open Crowne Plaza - Elliott 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Angus Education Center Open KFEC South Wing C, Room 201 8 a.m. Judge Open Angus Bulls KFEC Freedom Hall 11 a.m. Angus Informational Program KFEC South Wing C, Room 201 1 p.m. 129th Annual Meeting of Delegates KFEC South Wing C Rooms 201-204 6 - 7 p.m. Social Crowne Plaza - Crowne Hall 7 p.m. Angus Awards Banquet Featuring Certified Angus Beef® Crowne Plaza - Crowne Ballroom TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 8 a.m. Judge Open Angus Females & Cow-Calf Pairs KFEC Freedom Hall
Illinois Angus News PO Box 397 • Carmi, IL 62821
Ernest Bingman, Publisher Theresa Bratcher, Editor office: 618.382.8553 • fax: 618.382.3436 Cell: Ernest 314.308.2048 Theresa 812.205-5130
email: illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com Production Staff: Linda Bingman, Connie Bingman, Nancy Robinson
In This Issue
4 Celebrate American Angus Auxiliary 60th Anniversary in . Louisville
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Angus Foundation Launches New Website
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Gary Ray Eathington Obituary
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Ernest Bingman Planned Events
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“Angus Talk” Podcast Available on iTunes
19 New 2013 Illinois Angus Spotlight Junior Incentive Program
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Corner On Quality
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Calendar of Events
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SR Rock River Ranch
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Index to Advertisers
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SR Weaver Angus Farm
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SR Top Line Farm
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The Powers of the IRS Commissioner
ON THE COVER: 2012 Illinois State Fair Photos Log on to www.bingmanpub.com to view more show results
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Illinois Angus Association Board of Directors Local Association Representatives
Directors At Large
Bureau County - John DeRycke
Scott Anderson
Central Illinois - Ryan Schlipf
Rob Fanning
Illinois Valley - Annie Ruyle
Rick Dickinson
Lamoine Valley - Steve Kiesewetter
Aaron Schafer
Logan County - Wayne Conrady Northern Illinois - Dale Rhode South Central - Richard Hurst Wabash Valley - Nancy Harsy
Kevin Eathington Luke Lemenager
Kevin Cassady Michael Prescott Trevor Kulpers
John Kirchner Joel York Chad Daugherty Kevin Rose
Additional Board Members Kevin Cassady - President Luke Lemenager - Vice President Aaron Schafer - Secretary Doug Turner & Stan Prox - Business Managers T.J. Curtin - Past President Cheryl Day - Junior Advisor Rachel Frost - Junior Advisor Jerry Cassady - Regional Manager Cimeron Frost - Illinois Beef Representative NOVEMBER 2012 ~ illinoisnews@bingmanpub.com 5
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“Angus Talk” Podcast Available on iTunes
Download the bi-weekly radio program that discusses cattle industry topics. Audiences have grown accustomed to information, literally, at their fingertips. One tap of a smartphone can instantly access stock reports, breaking news headlines and weather forecasts. And that’s just the beginning. To help cattlemen stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and information, the American Angus Association® this week launched the Angus Talk podcast. The program is hosted by Doug Medlock, the voice of I Am Angus, and features timely discussion surrounding topics in the cattle business. “Talk radio programs are still a valuable source of information for many in agriculture,” says Eric Grant, Association director of communications and public relations. “Ten years ago it was on the radio in the tractor cab, now it’s on a smartphone.” A new Angus Talk show is released twice a month and can be accessed through iTunes on a computer, smartphone or tablet. The premiere episode features Larry Corah, vice president of supply development with Certified Angus Beef LLC. Corah shared with Medlock the economic advantages of reliable, predictable Angus cattle, and what that means for the cattlemen moving forward in the next 5-10 years. “Our goal with Angus Talk is to provide both informative and entertaining discussion as it relates to our industry,” Grant says. “Programs that people can take with them wherever they are – in the pasture, in the truck, or at a computer.” To subscribe to the free podcast, search Angus Talk in the iTunes Store. Episodes are also available on www.angus.org.
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Light at the End
Survive nine months of bad news, better days follow for feeders by Miranda Reiman Don’t expect corn values to get dramatically lower…. this year. Feeding Quality Forum attendees were probably not surprised to hear Dan Basse, Ag Resource Company, say that pricing inputs would be their top challenge in the last quarter of 2012. But the fact that those costs could normalize in the latter part of next year surely piqued their interest. The market analyst addressed feeders, allied industry and educators at the seventh annual meetings held in Grand Island, Neb., and Amarillo, Texas, last month. “There aren’t too many years in my career that I’ve talked about surety of supply,” Basse said. “I want all of you to not only think of the cost of feed, but making sure you that you have it.” He expects the U.S. corn crop to drop substantially from USDA’s estimates, which have not reflected any reduction in harvested acres. Ag Resource puts the average corn yield at the lower range of industry estimates, but their numbers are based on actual field research. If the average falls to 113 bushels per acre, it would move corn prices to above $11 per bushel. That average is around 28% to 30% below trend, Basse said, also noting that ending stocks will be tight. “I can’t show deficit stocks,” he said. “Someone has to go without. What is that last residual bushel of corn worth? I don’t know. I don’t know how high is high.” Corn stocks will likely settle around 650 million to 700 million bushels. They’ve only been that low about 3% of the time since 1973. “Historically, this is unprecedented,” Basse said. That doesn’t necessarily mean the beef business will have to deal with back-to-back record corn-price years.
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Regardless of the status of the renewable fuels mandate, Basse says the “ethanol monster” is not the factor it has been the past five years. “He’s not dead, but he is at least in hibernation. Ethanol has reached its zenith,” Basse said. More efficient cars and driving fewer miles, along with the lower ethanol exports, make that a reality. “This will be the first year since 2005 in which the world per-capita grain use will decline,” he said. “That’s why this year was looking promising until Mother Nature dealt us this big blow in terms of heat and dryness.” Digging into historical data, there have never been two consecutive years of widespread drought in the central U.S. “Even in the 1930s, we had drought in 1934 and 1936, but in 1935 we had average rainfall,” Basse said. “So if I’m in the cattle feeding business, I’m very hopeful that next year’s weather will be normal.” If farmers ratchet up corn acres to 98.5 million and get an average yield of 160 bushels per acre next year, that puts corn in the $4.50 to $5.00 per-bushel range. “Won’t that be nice?” he asked. “But that’s three or four quarters away.” To add to the immediate stress, hay production is forecast at 120 million metric tons, or the lowest level since 1976. The poor corn crop may provide one saving grace: “The only good news for you is that this is really bad quality corn. There might be some nice discounts offered relative to poor quality.” Low test weights and aflatoxin issues are some of the widespread concerns.
Herd liquidation is another factor as feeders look to source calves, but Basse says crop insurance might help. Some Midwestern farmers are looking to chop poorquality corn and invest their payout in cows. “What does that mean for the cowherd in the United States? I’m not quite certain, but I do believe it will allow it be more withstanding than I’ve seen in other drought years,” he said. As the domestic population ages, beef demand is down slightly, but the worldwide trend contradicts that. “When I look at consumption, it is still moving up, so the story of being a livestock producer is still relatively bullish longer term,” Basse said. “We’re also finding from our overseas customers that importing beef is less costly than importing the grain itself.” That bodes well for trade. Individual balance sheets are based not only on costs and inputs, but on getting the highest possible revenue. Supporting a branded program is one option: “That’s good for the farmer, and everybody up and down the chain gets the most value,” Basse said. “It helps everyone, including the consumer because he knows he’s getting a high-quality product, so I’m big on branding, going forward.” Another thing he’s big on? Foresight. “I want every cattleman to think forward, at least for three quarters, and then we can plan for the good times which will probably happen nine months from now.” The forum was co-sponsored by Purina Land O’ Lakes, Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), Feedlot Magazine and Pfizer Animal Health. Watch for more information in the weeks ahead at www.CABpartners.com.
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Rock River Ranch 4th Annual Production Sale October 21, 2012 • Mt. Morris, IL 65 Lots averaged $4,537; grossed $294,950 Lot 1–RRR Blackcap 252, a Summitcrest Complete 1P55 daughter, sold to FC Ranches, Ill., for $15,500. Lot 12C–RRR Forever Lady 274, a Styles Upgrade J59 daughter, sold to Schroeder Angus and Burns Angus, Clarence, Iowa, for $11,000. Lot 6A–RRR Donna 235, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, sold to McMahon Angus Farm, Kewanee, Ill., for $9,750. Lot 17–G A R 6I6 Rito 1282, a Rito 6I6 of 4B20 6807 daughter, bred to EXAR Upshot 0562B, sold to FC Ranches for $7,000. Lot 66–V A R Primrose 9371, an SS Objective T510 0T26 daughter, bred to Connealy Consensus 7229, sold to FC Ranches for $7,000. Lot 17A–RRR Blackcap 224, a Summitcrest 1P55 daughter, sold to FC Ranches for $6,000. Sale Manager–Cotton & Associates Auctioneer–Steve Dorran report provided
Weaver Angus Farm Open House & On–Line Auction October 20, 2012 • Peoria, IL 20 Lots averaged $6,320; grossed $126,400 Lot 211–Waf Barbara 211, a EXAR Spartan 6225 daughter, sold to Mason Holvoet, Wever, Iowa, for $34,500, for one–half interest. Lot 251–WAF Honey Bear 251, a WAF Grid Topper 7110 daughter, sold to Vision Angus, Amherst, Colo., for $11,000, for one–half interest. Lot 202–Waf Barbara 202, a Gdar Russ 8346 daughter, sold to Sonsbauch Angus, Minot, N.D., for $8,750, for one–half interest. Lot 245–Waf Barbara 245, a Plainview Lutton E102 daughter, sold to Rocklin Farms, Rockbridge, Ill., for $8,250, for one–half interest. Lot 225–WAF Pure Pride 225, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, sold to Kristen Bishop, Campbellsburg, Ind., for $8,000, for one–half interest. Lot 230–WAF Special Edition 230, a Plainview Lutton E102 son, sold to
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Top Line Farm 4th Annual Blue Ribbon Angus Production Sale October 20, 2012 • Tremont, Illinois 28 Lots averaged $10,208; grossed $285,850
Lot 2A–Top Line Lady 2212, an SAV Potiential 0205 daughter, sold to JP Farm, Marshall, Ill., and Morgan Kramer, Farina, Ill., for $58,000. Lot 3C–Top Line Lady 2312, an SAV Brand Name 9115 daughter, sold to Conor Holvoet, Wever, Iowa, for $32,000. Lot 30–SAV Abigale 7001, an SAV Net Worth 4200 daughter, sold to Double R Bar Angus Ranch, Plymouth, Ind., for $25,000. Lot 9–Top Line Lady 0712, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, sold to Morgan Kramer for $14,750. Lot 6A–Top Line Lady 0112, an SAV Bismarck 5682 daughter, sold to Whitestone Farm, Aldie, Va., for $12,000. Lot 1–Top Line Lady 121, a B C Lookout 7024 daughter, sold to Rocklin Farms, Rockbridge, Ill., for $9,500. Lot 5–Top Line Lady 0411, a Northern Improvement 4480 GF daughter, sold to Rocklin Farms for $9,500. Lot 28–Top Line Phyllis 1117, a Silveiras Style 9303 daughter, bred to Vin–Mar O’Reilly Factor, sold to Curtin Land and Cattle, Blue Mound, Ill., for $9,300. Lot 10C–Top Line Lady 104, an SAV 8180 Traveler 004 daughter, bred to SAV Potential 0205, sold to Mills, Ill., for $8,100. Lot 7–Top Line Lady 2912, an SAV Potiential 0205 daughter, sold to Brad Bergman, Ill., for $8,000. Lot 11–Top Line Ellie 0212, an SAV Bismarck 5682 daughter, sold to Nathan Foose, Ill., for $7,100. Lot 26–Top Line Dolly 1124, a Visiontopline Royal Stockman daughter, bred to SAV Potential 0205, sold to Werner Angus, Cordova, Ill., for $6,300. Lot 13–Top Line Ellie 129, a Silveiras Style 9303 daughter, sold to Hickey Family, Ill., for $5,800. Lot 4–Top Line Lady 1120, an SAV Heavy Hitter 6347 daughter, bred to SAV Potential 0205, sold to William D Farm, Ill., for $5,750.
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Lot 2B–Top Line Lady 2812, an SAV Potential 0205 daughter, sold to Mills for $4,100. Lot 11A–Top Line Ellie 120, an SAV Bismarck 5682 daughter, sold to Werner Angus for $4,100. Lot 3A–Top Line Lady 0912, an SAV Brand Name 9115 daughter, sold to Carter Family Angus, Julesburg, Colo., for $4,000. Lot 12–Top Line Ellie 123, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, sold to Quintin Smith Family Angus, Lebanon, Tenn., for $3,900. Lot 29–Top Line May 1138, a Gambles Royal Flush daughter, bred to Mytty Forefront 1062, sold to Kirby Angus, Ill., for $3,900. Lot 10B–Top Line Lady 101, an SAV 8180 Traveler 004 daughter, bred to SAV Potential 0205, sold for $3,700. Lot 23–Top Line Lady Stacker 1203, a Silveiras Style 9309 daughter, sold to C5 Angus, Ancona, Ill., for $3,700. Lot 17A–Top Line Ellie 105, an SAV Net Worth 4200 daughter, sold for $3,600. Lot 18–Top Line Penelope 122, a Gambles Hot Rod daughter, sold for $3,600. Lot 8–Top Line Lady 1208, a Silveiras Style 9309 daughter, sold to Howard Woodbury, Quenemo, Kan., for $3,500. Lot 12A–Top Line Ellie 124, an SAV Brilliance 8077 daughter, sold for $3,500. Lots sold from $2,400 to $58,000. Sale Manager–American Angus Hall of Fame Auctioneer–Tommy Carper
The Powers of the IRS Commissioner By John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law
The President has substantial power to implement policy within the IRS, and the IRS is the enforcer of tax laws. The IRS Commissioner is appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate, for a five-year term. The Commissioner administers, manages, enforces, and supervises the application of IRS laws and related statutes. The term of the present IRS Commissioner, Douglas Schulman, expires in November, and a new appointee will be named by the President, subject to Senate confirmation. Section 183 of the IRS Code pertains to activities “not engaged in for profit.” This provision is used to disallow deductions for all farming-ranching activities as well as other ventures ranging from multi-level marketing to air charters. How this provision is applied and interpreted is something that the IRS Commissioner can and does influence. Many people do not make a profit in their farming ventures --and the IRS is well aware of this fact. For most farmers and ranchers, the activity is not the taxpayers’ primary occupation. One Tax Court case said that it would be “foolish” for a taxpayer to give up other employment until he was sure he could support himself with the proceeds from farming or livestock. The IRS is particularly interested in how you keep books and records of the activity. One case described the importance of proper books and records this way: “The purpose of maintaining books and records is more than to memorialize for tax purposes the existence of the subject transactions; it is to facilitate a means of
periodically determining profitability and analyzing expenses such that proper cost saving measures might be implemented in a timely and efficient manner.” It is important is to keep hard copies of all evidence that shows your manner of keeping records and that might reflect your business motives. For example, keep originals of magazine advertisement (including the entire magazines in which they appear). If you update written business plans, it is important to retain the earlier versions (all of which should be dated) rather than superseding them in a computer generated update. With respect to payment to vendors, you should always insist on obtaining invoices from vendors, and keep them as part of your permanent records. The IRS has a reputation for indifferent customer service, long wait times on calls, and abuse towards taxpayers who are supposed to be served. In situations where taxpayers have a history of losses, revenue agents tend to view business records of such taxpayers with heightened scrutiny. The recent trend in audits has been to regard livestock activities as hobbies. A document relied on by auditors, referred to as the Market Segment Specialization Audit Technique Program Guide (“MSSP”), encourages auditors to presume that taxpayers in the livestock and horse industries are motivated by personal pleasure and recreation. The document, which the IRS Commissioner could amend, directs auditors to inquire about business plans: “The taxpayer should have a formal written plan. This plan should demonstrate the
taxpayer’s financial and economic forecast for the activity. The plan should show a short range and long range forecast for the activity. The forecast should allow for changes due to potential unforeseen and fortuitous circumstances.” Auditors are asked to be on alert for “canned” business plan documents. Revenue agents are also advised to challenge the taxpayer’s “material participation” in the activity. Under this legal test, you are permitted to deduct losses relating to a ranching venture against your other income only if, among other things, you “materially participate” in the activity. This is often a difficult standard to meet if managers are hired to attend to important details of ranch management. Audits are the “lifeblood” of collecting additional revenue for the U.S. Treasury, but IRS philosophy has, for many years, made it difficult for taxpayers to defend themselves. In the event you are audited by the IRS you should seek legal advice at the earliest stage and work with legal counsel and your accountant to convince the IRS of your intentions. Audits are always a difficult experience for taxpayers. Changes in IRS policy depend on who the next IRS Commissioner will be, and that will depend who the next President will be. John Alan Cohan is a lawyer who has served the livestock, horse and farming industries since 1981. He serves clients in all 50 states, and can be reached by telephone at (310) 278-0203 or via e-mail at johnalancohan@aol.com. His website is: www. JohnAlanCohan.com.
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American Angus Association Announces the Ten Illinois Breeders Who Registered the Most Angus The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Illinois recorded a total of 1739 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2012, which ended Sept. 30, according to Bryce Schumann, CEO of the American Angus Association. The 10 top recorders in Illinois are: Werner Angus, Cordova, 244-head; Rock River Ranch LP, Mount Morris, 209; Prairie View Farm, Gridley, 172; Sundberg Farms, Mendota, 168; Musgrave Angus, Griggsville, 147-head; Panther Creek Ranch, Bowen, 144; Curtin Land & Cattle, Blue Mound, 142; Dameron Angus Farm, Lexington, 134; Tomlinson Farms, West Frankfort, 127-head; Callan Farms Inc, Stonington, 126; Jennifer M Ringwelski, Marengo, 126. Angus breeders across the nation in 2012 registered 315,007 head of Angus cattle. “Our year-end statistics continue to demonstrate strong demand for Angus genetics and solidify our long-held position as a leader in the beef cattle industry,” Schumann said. “These results underscore our members’ commitment to providing genetic solutions to the beef cattle industry.” The American Angus Association, headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo., is the largest beef registry association in the world in terms of both annual registrations and active members. For more information about the Angus breed go to www. angus.org
Illinois Angus Auxiliary The Auxiliary held their third meeting of the year on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Expo Center during the Illinois State Fair. The Auxiliary will be celebrating their 60th Anniversary in 2013. We discussed options to highlight our anniversary during next year’s activities. If you were or know a charter member of the Auxiliary when it was founded in 1953, please contact Carla Jurgenson, 1660-2350th Street, Atlanta, IL 61723 or email imcntry1@aol.com. The 2012-2013 Officers are Carla Jurgenson, A J Angus, LLC, President; Stacy Lemenager, Lemenager Cattle, Vice President; Stephanie Ewing, Ewing Angus, Secretary; Terri Vary, Vary Cattle, Treasurer & Membership Chair; and Alicia Miller, Scholarship Chair. The Auxiliary will once again hold a silent auction at the Illinois Angus Futurity. Bidding will be during the Illinois Angus Futurity Show and prior to the Illinois Angus Association Banquet. The proceeds are used to support our breed through education and assisting the IJAA. This year the Auxiliary presented awards to the Grand Champion Heifer and Reserve Grand Champion Heifer exhibitors at the Illinois Angus Futurity Junior Show, donated proceeds toward the purchase of state t-shirts worn by our juniors at the NJAS, sponsored an ice cream social for the juniors at the Illinois Junior Preview Show and awarded scholarships to deserving juniors. The Auxiliary welcomes all women (21 and up) who are interested in promoting the Angus breed. Our next meeting will be held at the Illinois Beef Expo directly after the Futurity Sale on Saturday in the Expo Center. Membership is $5 per year or $20 for a lifetime membership. To become a member of the Auxiliary, please contact Terri Vary, PO Box 52, Roseville, IL 61473 or email tav@securitysavings.com. Remember to check out the Angus Sale Barn at www. angus.org or www.angusauxiliary.com for Holiday Gifts. Proceeds are used to fund scholarships given to our juniors at the national level. The Auxiliary wishes you a great holiday season!
Angus Foundation Launches New Website
The newly designed website includes more multimedia features while showcasing how the Angus Foundation uses funds to support youth, education and research. Donors who financially support the Angus Foundation make dreams a reality for many who have interest in the Angus breed. The Angus Foundation is excited to announce that many of these donors, along with those who have benefited from Angus Foundation support, are the focus of the Angus Foundation’s newly designed website officially launched on Sept. 24, 2012. The new website features a fresh look and more multimedia presence, which includes stories, photos and videos that show how the Angus Foundation is using funds to support youth in their ambitions to attend college, purebred Angus and commercial breeders with educational opportunities, and research for the betterment of Angus cattle. In addition to allowing for more stories about donors at all giving levels and the youth, education, and research programs they support, the new website’s home page also features current projects and different ways to contribute to the Angus Foundation. “Enhancement of the Angus Foundation’s website with additional visual features, ease of navigation and overall increased user-friendliness will further heighten the educational value and experience for our visitors to the website,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president. “This communications platform enables us to inform our supporters of the impact their gifts are making in the lives of our Angus youth, adult members, and will provide up-to-date information on the many research initiatives funded by our organization for the benefit of the Angus breed.” Log on to www.angusfoundation.org to view the new website. Once on the home page, visitors who have used the former website will notice that the location of much of the content and navigation is very similar, so it is not hard to find information.
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New 2013 Illinois Angus Spotlight Junior Incentive Program NO SPOTLIGHT SHOW WILL BE HELD IN 2013
All Illinois Angus Spotlight eligible steers and heifers sold through the Lamoine Valley, Bureau County, Wabash Valley and Illinois Angus Futurity Sales that are exhibited by a junior member are qualified. The new Spotlight format will allocate up to $5,000 in premium money to junior exhibitors that show a Spotlight animal at various County 4H, FFA, and or Junior Shows, any state, regional, or national sponsored Junior Show from February 24, 2013 through October 1, 2013. All participants must mail a list of their shows attended and ranking from these events along with a photo of the junior and their project (not to include more than 10 county shows in one season). The top 5 heifer and top 3 steer exhibitors will be tabulated and awarded plaques along with scholarship money at the Illinois Angus Futurity Banquet in Springfield, Illinois during the 2014 Beef Expo. A remittance form will be available online at Illinoisangus.com or can be mailed upon request. For further information please contact your respective sale chairman or Kevin Rose at 618.292.1032, or e-mail krr1998@hotmail.com. All forms are to be mailed to: 4238 Townhouse Rd., Salem, Illinois, 62881 no later than October 1, 2013.
Gary Ray Eathington Gary Ray Eathington, 71, of Avon, Ill., died at 1:58 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at OSF Saint francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill. Gary was the son of Ray and Doris (Serven) Eathington. He was born on Feb. 19, 1941, at Saunders Hospital in Avon. He attended and graduated with the class of ‘59 from Avon High School. His love was farming and he farmed in the Avon area his entire life and chiseled a field on Oct. 6. He was a grain and livestock farmer who loved to raise corn, soybeans and Angus cattle. He served on the Avon School Board for 14 years and the Fulton County Soil Conservation Board. He was a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau, Illinois Angus Association and American Angus Association. Gary also was an Avondale 4-H leader for 40 years and the Avon Fat Steer Show Committee Chairman for 30 years. He married M. Catherine Effland on Sept. 17, 1960, in Avon. Gary is survived by his wife of 52 years and four sons, Kenny and Amy Eathington of Dunlap, Ill., Steve Eathington of Pearl City, Ill., Sam and Liesl Eathington of Chesterfield, Mo., and Kevin and Patricia Eathington of Avon. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Adam of Chicago, Ill., Tyler of Dunlap, Ill., Katelyn, Emma, Kyle and Ella of Avon, Ill. Also surviving are one sister, Wanda Nichols of Haiki, Hawaii; several nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Duane and Deane Serven of St. Augustine, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marilyn. Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, the funeral was Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at Corman’s Memorial Home in Avon, Ill., with the burial in the Avon Cemetery following. Memorials may be made to the Avon Fat Steer Show, Fulton County 4-H or a charity of the donor’s choice .
Calendar of Events November 2012 3 Kramer Angus & Guests, Farina, IL
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