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Vol. 27, No. 4
Editorial Comments... Jill Bayers Hotchkiss Where do I start? It would be an understate ment to say, lots of things have happened in the Hereford busi ness since our Jill Hotchkiss last issue. In October the American Here ford Association held their annual meeting and convention. Marc and I went to this event and met up with many old friends and made some new ones. It’s always interesting to finally meet people I’ve been dealing with on the phone for several years but have never met, especially a few that I’ve worked with over the phone buying bulls. It’s great to reconnect with old friends and acquaintances we’ve known for years but don’t see very often. Overall the event went well, opin ions were heard, lots of information presented. One particularly import nat panel discussion on gene editing is still being talked about but sorry, I’m not getting into the details here. The highlights of the event for me were the Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit inductee ceremonies. These are such special awards and an in credible process for the recipients and their families. To be recognized by their peers for these lifetime awards is a great reward for diligence and dedication to their life’s passion of Herefords. I offer a heartfelt con gratulations to all of the recipients. I am honored to know them and feel they are truly exceptional people. You can read about all of them in this issue. Likewise, there were many Ju nior award recipients, new national (continued on page 9)
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Vern and Jerry Rausch, Hoven, S.D., were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame. Pictured (front row left to right) are Tia Rausch, Bill Goehring (outgoing AHA president), Jerry Rausch, Vicki Rausch, Jerome Ollerich (AHA board member and Committee Chairman) and Kain Rausch. Pictured (second row left to right) are Clint Rausch, Shellie Melius, Lance Rausch, Wade Rausch and Shannon Rausch. Pictured (third row left to right) are Owen Melius, Kara Harvey,Trudy Morgan, Dana Rausch, Joel Rausch and Peter Rausch. Pictured (fourth row left t o right) are Joe Morgan, Missy Rausch, Jacob Rausch and Christine Rausch. (Not pictured are Vern and Sharon Rausch.)
Phil and Joyce Ellis, Chrisman, IL, Hereford Hall of Fame inductees, pictured with family members at the presentation in Kansas City this fall. Pictured are (front row left to right) Sarah Ellis, Bill Goehring (outgoing AHA President), Joyce Ellis, Phil Ellis, Lauren Ellis and Lauri Ellis. Pictured (second row left to right) are Anthony Valente, Lisa Ellis, Matthew Ellis, Cathy Ellis Seward, Joe Ellis and Hannah Ellis.
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Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, MO, pictured with his family at the Hereford Hall of Fame presentation. Pictured (front row left to right) are Bill Goehring (outgoing AHA President), Arora Lueck, Marty Lueck, Vicki Lueck and Harper Lueck. Pictured (second row l to r) are Andrew Whitson, Tanner Lueck and Tommy Lueck. Pictured (third row left to right) are Sarah Conner and Eric Lueck.
KANSAS CITY. MO – Phil and Joyce Ellis; Chrisman, IL; Marty Lueck, Mountain Grove, MO; and Vern and Jerry Rausch, Hoven, SD, were inducted into the Hereford Hall of Fame Oct. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, MO, during the American Hereford Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Conference. The Hall of Fame honor recognizes leaders and breeders who have influenced the trajectory and advancement of the Hereford breed. (continued on page 12)