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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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.

2015 MICHIGAN ANGUS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Chairman:

Ken Geuns Bob Zellmer Grace Boehmer Lisa Bohlen Merle Boehmer

geuns@msu.edu bob@highbanksangus.com singletreefarms1@gmail.com lbohlen@previewproperties.com mboeh99@gmail.com

(517) 641-7152 (269) 945-7796 (517) 281-1131 (810) 599-5680 (517) 896-3165

Directors Terms Expiring 2016

Kirk Sterzick

Chris Pranger

Steve Fitzner

Dan Vaassen

kirk@sterzickfarm.com chris@prangerent.com fitznerfarm@sbcglobal.net davaassen@aol.com

(616) 262-9509 (260) 760-9512 (231) 525-8518 (734) 663-8071

Directors Terms Expiring 2017

Evan Boehmer

Chuck Preston

Jimmy Redmond

Nancy Thelen

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monte@bordnerfarms.com kevin@kbangus.com pdawson11976@gmail.com

(269) 506-5109 (734) 368-8430 (517) 812-3144

Directors Terms Expiring 2018

Monte Bordner

Kevin Beckington

Paul Dawson

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Scott Foster sfostersrf@gmail.com

(269) 208-6470

American Angus Association Regional Manager

Casey Jentz cjentz@angus.org

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REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION President: Vice President: Secretary / Treasurer: MI Angus Representative:

Steve Thelen Dave Lutchka Chuck Preston Steve Thelen

Directors: Kevin Beatty Douglas Meiburg Jim Redmond Jr.

Lisa Jo Lutchka James Redmond Daniel Vaassen

(734) 944-6262 (517) 522-4596 (989) 873-4164 (734) 944-6262

WEST MICHIGAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION President: Vice-President: Secretary / Treasurer: MI Angus Representative:

Kirk Sterzick Rory Kidder John Crissman Heather Everett

Directors: Wayne Bleyenberg Bob Weheman Scott Raymer

Bonnie Canfield Dennis Well Pam Klahn-Mach

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(616) 262-9509 (616) 696-3937 (616) 293-2675 (616) 838-1668

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56th Annual Michigan Angus Futurity 11 Bulls Averaged $3,650 • 13 Females Averaged $2,946 Grand Champion Bull

Reserve Champion & High Selling Bull

Lot 103 STF High Road 311 – $3,750 Consigned by: Single Tree Farm, Charlotte, MI Buyer: Apple Hill Angus, Harrisville, MI

Lot 109 Grand River Bismark 1053 – $7,000 Consigned by: Grand River Angus Farm, Grand Rapids, MI Buyer: Steve Fitzner,Wolverine, MI

Grand Champion & High SellingFemale

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Lot 126 VAF Classy Bardot 103 – $7,000 Consigned 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

Thank You 2014 and 2015 Buyers!

David Adams, Grass Lake Apple Hill Angus, Harrisville Behrenwald Farms, Clarksville Mark Benaske, Rosebush Bengry Farms, Evart Black Anchor Stock Farm, North Branch Bock Farms, Coleman Sierrah Boggs, Trinity,TX Chomas Farms, Bentley Carl Cline, Albion DeLong Cattle Co, Cass City Eastview Angus Farm, Corunna, IN Fitzner Farms,Wolverine

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Reminton Fuller, Big Rapids Gunden Farms, Clare Melvin Jenkins, Midland Johnson Beef Farm, Grant KaaDee Farms, North Branch Doug Klahn, Clarksville Katrina Klopfenstein, Galien Gary Lumsden, Lachine Matt Marion, Leslie Don & Pat McKiernan, Richmond Matthew McMaster, Harrisville Quincy Michalski, Sault Ste Marie Chad & Michelle Nicklas, Hersey

John Milligan, Gladwin Linsdey Mogg, Remus Omega Farms,Williamston R-Value Farm, Rosebush Maggie Reid, Eaton Rapids Emma Shaarda, Shelbybille Randal Sheehan, Gladwin John Straathof, Hersey William Trine, Hillsdale Triple Z Simmentals,Alto White Diamond Ranch,Albion

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

Grand Champion & High Selling Bull

Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Lot 113 FILHART 1415 - $5,700 Consigned by: Brian Filhart, Clare, MI Buyer: Don & Pat McKiernan, Richmond, MI

Lot 107 Rains Top Game TGDBNH - $4,750 Consigned by: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Buyer: KaaDee Farms, North Branch, MI

Grand Champion Female

Reserve Grand Champion Female

Lot 122 FF Raven 450 - $5,500 Consigned by: Fitzner Farms, Bellevue, MI Buyer: David Adams, Grass Lake, MI

Lot 121 Rains Miss Charlie Cassie DF - $4,100 Consigned by: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Buyer: Behrenwald Farms, Clarksville, MI

High Selling Female Lots

LOT 132 & 132A COW/CALF PAIR – $8,000 Consigned by Bordner Angus Farm, Sturgis Buyer Lot 132: Black Anchor Stock Farm, North Branch – $3,000 Buyer Lot 132A: Sierrah Bogs, Trinity, TX – $5,000 Lot 130 Yearling Heifer – $7,000 Consigned by KB Angus, Merritt Buyer: Mark Benaske, Rosebush

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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 1952-53 1954 1955 1956-57 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962-63 1964-65 1966 1967-68 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975-76 1977-78 1979-80

Arthur Witham John Kendall, Clyde Dr. J. J. Hendren John Olsen, Milan Robert W. Williams, Rochester Robert Barger, Holly Arthur Neilsen, Rockford Dr. Leo N. Cropsey Tom Crawford, Ada W. L. Brittain, Williamston James H. Donahue, Okemos Herman Bakhaus, Plymouth C. Gerald Haarer, Williamston Fred Fletcher, Bay City Don Hutzel, Ada Orville Cook, Britton James Sullins, Lyons, OH John P. Rex, Fenton Steve Simmons, Webberville Fred Good, Charlotte Dr. Ron Nelson, East Lansing Dave Lutchka, Grass Lake

1981-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-88 1988-89 1989-91 1991-93 1993-95 1995-97 1997-99 1999-2001 2001-03 2003-05 2005-06 2006-08 2008-10 2010-11 2011-13 2013-15 2015

Larry Cotton, Howell Nancy Diuble Thelen, Olivet Phil Flemming, Davison Pete Sweeney, Mason Bruce Foster, Berrien Center Fred Good, Charlotte Marvin May, Eaton Rapids Brian Pendleton, Rockford Joe Winn, Columbus Joe Nofzinger, Morenci Dan Vaassen, Ann Arbor Chuck Preston, Prescott Dr. David Hawkins, Mason Steve Thelen, Saline Phil Tuggle, Ithaca Steve Fitzner, Bellevue Chuck Reid, Eaton Rapids Chuck Preston, Prescott Monte Bordner, Sturgis Merle Boehmer, Williamston 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 10 www.michiganangus.org 2015 MI ANGUS DIRECTORY.indd 10

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MICHIGAN ANGUS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

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 HorrocksBoehmer, Monte Bordner, Robin Bordner, Ed Dawson, Kathleen Hawkins, and Dr. David Hawkins.

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. www.michiganangus.org 2015 MI ANGUS DIRECTORY.indd 11

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HERITAGE & DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

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.

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.

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MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION 2014-15 MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Awards Chair: Michigan Angus Representative: Queen:

Kendra Merriman Kollin Johnson Austin Pillars Rachel Reid Amanda Kosal Kendra Merriman Maggie Reid

Directors: Katrina Klopfenstien Jaycie Brown Blake Pillars

Jack Reid Kavina Johnson

Advisors: Rob Reid Heidi Johnson Susan Merriman Lori Pillars

(517) 663-4266 (517) 639-5510 (616) 868-9948 (616) 889-6854

kendramerriman@email.grcc.edu hejohnsoncows@yahoo.com clayknollfarm@att.net reidrac3@msu.edu amandakosal@gmail.com

robreid1932@hotmail.com hejohnsoncows@yahoo.com seolsonmerriman@aol.com clayknollfarm@att.net

Thank You THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT OF THE MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION

White Birch Farm Chuck Preston

Prescott, MI 48756 989-873-4164 • CAPreston04@aol.com

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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.

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CANFIELD ANGUS FARMS Bonnie Canfield & Mark VanderWall Ben & Nathaniel Canfield Heather & Dan Everett 8002 Freeport Ave., Clarksville, MI 48815 Phone: (616) 308-2066 • Email: bondarhnb@aol.com

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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.

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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.

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. www.michiganangus.org 2015 MI ANGUS DIRECTORY.indd 17

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 APPLICATION MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY Annual dues are $2 and lifetime dues are $15. Return this form along with your dues to: Sharon Vaassen 7650 Waters Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103. If you need additional information please contact Sharon at (734) 663-8071 or svaassen@umich.edu (Please make checks payable to the Michigan Angus Auxiliary) Name________________________________________________________________ Farm Name____________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ City_________________________________ State___________ Zip Code__________ Home Phone______________________________ Day Phone____________________ E-Mail Address__________________________________________________________

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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:_______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 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 Association Lisa Bohlen 20 Fairwood Blvd Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069

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MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION 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 1969-70 Michigan Junior Officers & Directors Mary Nagel. Regional association directors Kneeling l to r: Rusty Longfield, vice president; Don were Dennis Fellows, Dana Chester, Katie Gilson, regional director; John Rex, regional director; Crissman and Kay Railor. The first adult and Charlie Crissman, regional director. Back row l to r: advisors were R. K. Crissman,Vic Cronk and Pete Sweeney, director; Mary Alice Girbach, director; Sue Curtis M. Brown. The vision of the Michigan Crissman, historian and reporter; Gail Buckham, regional Junior Angus Association is to provide the director; Nancy Diuble, president; Larry Sheridan, director.

Not pictured were Mary Nagel, secretary; John Caviness, opportunity for youth interested in Angus cattle to develop leadership skills and form treasurer; and Ron Haarer, director. 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 1971 Michigan Junior Angus Showmanship - Pete Sweeney management clinic in 1974, a breeding certificates receiving the Curtis M. Brown Memorial Trophy. Standing drawing for junior exhibitors, and the Michigan from left: Henry Bergfeld, judge; Sue Crissman, Michigan Junior All Breeds Heifer Show which has been Angus Queen; Nancy Diuble, National Angus Queen; Bill held since 1978. The association also hosted the Brown and Sally Whelan, Kitty Kurtis Angus; and Pete first Great Lakes Regional Jr. Angus Heifer Show Sweeney at the halter. in 1981.

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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 recordkeeping 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.

Tom Sheridan, winner of Intermediate Division in the The association also developed a mentoring Showmanship Contest receives his award from Jane program which has resulted in many close and Maxey, Angus Queen at the MSU Pavilion, East Lansing. 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

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MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY

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

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.

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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

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MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY Scholarship Winners 1967 Elaine Steeb 1968 Linda Baird 1969 Dennis Good 1970 Nancy Diuble 1971 Robert Gilbert 1972 Larry Sheridan 1973 Mary Alice Girbach Sarah Maxey 1974 Mary Beth Good Laura Messner 1975 Ron Haarer Ken Gilson 1976 Jane Maxey Bruce Foster 1977 Sharon Diuble Kevin Good 1978 Tom Sheridan 1979 D’nece Foster 1980 Lisa Bohlen Rich Bates 1981 Jamie Clover Jeff Haarer 1982 Robin Bates Nancy Fleming 1983 Scott Bohlen Clifford Simmons 1984 Beth Bosworth Phil Fleming Michelle Behrenwald 1985 Lisa Lutchka 1986 Christine Simmons Brenda Clover Craig Smith 1987 Lisa Hawkins 1988 David Lutchka Phillip Root Tammy Martin 1989 Tracy Piepho 1990 1991 Derek Lutchka Jennifer Becraft

National

1st

2nd 3rd

3rd

1st

2nd 1st

2nd 1st

Scholarship Winners 1992 Jason Piepho Jennifer Taylor 1993 Kelly Bosworth Neil Hinrichsen 1994 Jennifer Hawkins Cory Maurer 1995 Rebecca Bordner 1996 1997 1998 Karl Pendleton 1999 Ryan Sweeney 2000 Brit Boehmer 2001 Emily Hogberg Megan Pendleton 2002 Renee Thelen Jessica Scrimger Kayla Tuggle 2003 2004 Evan Boehmer Ricka Boehmer 2005 Julie Thelen Andrew Foster Rachael Vaassen* 2006 - 2007 Danielle Foster Erika Boehmer* 2008 - 2009 Justin Kennedy Patricia Vaassen* 2010 Ryan Reid Chelsea Ruggles* 2011 2012 Kendra Merriman*

Darcy Lipskey 2013 2014 Sterling Reichenbach

Dylan Kennedy 2015 -

National

1st

1st 4th 5th

4th 1st 2nd

3rd

2nd

3rd

3rd *Recipient of Katey Maxey Memorial Scholarship

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MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY

Miss Michigan Angus 1967 Nancy Diuble* 1970 1968 Mary Nagle 1969 Marlene Girbach 1970 Sue Crissman 1971-72 Sarah Maxey 1973 Cheryl Algoe 1974 Peggy Rex 1975 Sharon Diuble 1976-77 Jane Maxey 1978 Terry Haarer 1979 D’nece Foster 1980 Lisa Bohlen 1981 Jamie Clover 1982 Robin Bates 1983 Lisa Lutchka 1984 Christine Simmons 1985-86 Lisa Hawkins 1987 Susie Gregory 1988 Rebecca Daly 1989 Jennifer Becraft 1990 Jennifer Taylor 1991 Kelly Bosworth 1992 Jennifer Hawkins 1993 Tammy Klink

1994 Rebecca Bordner 1995 Kay Bulmon 1996 Melanie Meiburg 1997 Sarah LaMarra 1998 Megan Pendleton 1999 Emily Hogberg 2000 Renee Thelen 2001 Jessica Scrimger 2002 Ricka Boehmer 2003 Julie Thelen 2004 Rachael Vaassen 2005 Danielle Foster* 2008 2006 Erika Boehmer 2007 Patti Vaassen 2008 Chelsea Ruggles 2009 Hope Bordner 2010 Rachel Reid 2011 Kendra Merriman 2012 Katie Reid 2013 Sterling Reichenbach 2014 Katrena Klopfenstein 2015 Maggie Reid *Miss American Angus

Michigan Angus Auxiliary Past Presidents 1967-68 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979-80 1981 1982

Pat Cook Ruth Simmons Gladys Nagel Carrie Longfield Katey Maxey Janet Pless Patricia Rae *1981 Janet Rex Nancy Berger Louisa Diuble Dottie Benham Nancy Bohlen Ruth Simmons Joan Lutchka

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1983-84 1985-86 1987-88 1989-90 1991-93 1994-96 1997-99 2000-02 2003-05 2006-08 2009-2011 2012-

Lois Foster *1990 Linda Sterrett Dianne Smith Sharon Vaassen Barb Sweeney Jan Becraft Marion Maurer Darlene Conley Nancy Thelen *2008 Barb Sweeney Sharon Vaassen Kris Boehmer

*Served as American Angus Auxiliary President

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MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY Showmanship Winners 1967 Gary Girbach

Kay Railor 1968 Bill Sheridan

Gary Girbach 1969 Bill Sheridan

Nancy Diuble 1970 Larry Fox

Mary Nagel 1971 Pete Sweeney

John Caviness 1972 Jeff Worthington

Larry Sheridan 1973 Ron Haarer

Mike Turbok 1974 Mary Beth Good

Jim Ernst 1975 Kevin Good

David Rex 1976 Terry Haarer

Dennis Cook 1977 Bret Walters

Sharon Diuble 1978 Jane Maxey

Bruce Foster 1979 Tammy Schmidt

Tom Sheridan 1980 Scott Foster

D’nece Foster 1981 Jeff Haarer

Nick Kik 1982 Lisa Bohlen

Norman Knorr 1983 Jamie Clover

Clifford Simmons 1984 Beth Bosworth

Walter Sparks 1985 Craig Smith

Tammy Kik 1986 Lisa Hawkins

John Rooker 1987 David Lutchka

Christine Simmons 1988 Ron Hinrichsen

Ian Stewart 1989 Ryan Cotton

Linda King

National

1st HM Finalist HM 1st HM HM HM Finalist 5th 2nd Finalist 5th HM Finalist

4th HM HM HM 1st Finalist 5th HM Finalist

Showmanship Winners 1990 Jason Piepho

Kevin Kerbyson 1991 Tracey Piepho

Brian Plank 1992 Jennifer Becraft

Derek Lutchka 1993 Doug Sheridan 1994 Jennifer Hawkins

Cory Maurer 1995 Tammy Klink

Neil Hinrichsen 1996 Rebecca Bordner

Brandon Hill 1997 Kay Bulmon

Elisa Good 1998 Sara LaMarra

Karl Pendleton 1999 Melanie Meiburg 2000 Ryan Sweeney 2001 2002 Emily Hogberg 2003 Brit Boehmer

Renee Thelen 2004 Scott Heil 2005 Evan Boehmer 2006 Andrew Foster

Ricka Boehmer 2007 Julie Thelen

Wren Schroeder 2008 Rachael Vaassen

Tabitha Grochowalski 2009 Danielle Foster 2010 Erika Boehmer

Drew Bordner 2011 Patti Vaassen

DeeAnne Merriman 2012 Justin Kennedy 2013 2014 Dylan Kennedy

Kendra Merriman

National

Finalist HM 4th Finalist 4th

HM 5th 5th HM HM HM Finalist 3rd Finalist

Finalist 5th

HM

Finalist 3rd

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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 Angus Beckington, Kevin ............................................................................................................................................... KB Farms LLC Becraft, Jim and Jan........................................................................................................................................ Five Points Angus Benaske, M and G ...............................................................................................................................................R-Value Farms Bernard, Daryn and Melissa ........................................................................................................................... Maple Hill Farm Berry, David ......................................................................................................................................................Berry Cattle Co. Bleyenberg, Wayne ...........................................................................................................................Grand River Angus Farm Boehmer, Kris, Evan and Grace .................................................................................................................. Single Tree Farms Boehmer, Merle and Janel.................................................................................................................................. Hy-View Farm Bolt, Eileen ........................................................................................................................................................Rising Tide Farm Cebulski, Gene ........................................................................................................................................... Aislin Angus Ranch Cisler, John L. and Janet P. ................................................................................................................. Cranberry Creek Farm Crissman, R.K. and J.R. ...................................................................................................................................... Shagbark Farm Cummins, Lowell and Linda....................................................................................................................Cummins Beef Farm Cunningham, Gregory and Tamie ............................................................................................................Sugar Ridge Cattle Deyo, John and Pam ................................................................................................................................... Country Aire Farm Foster, Bruce, Scott and Andrew ............................................................................................................Seldom Rest Farms Frankovich, Tammy and Jeff ......................................................................................................................................... TJ Angus French, Steve and Julie .......................................................................................................................Little Cedar Cattle Co. Geuns, Ken and Deb ....................................................................................................................... Barker Creek Cattle Co Grochowalski, Tabitha............................................................................................................................. T and F’s Angus Farm Hill, Bruce and Melody .......................................................................................................................... Middle Branch Ranch Klopfenstein, Dale and Denise ....................................................................................................................... Dal-Den Farms Kosal, Jeremy and Michelle............................................................................................................................... 4K Angus Farm Lipskey, Darcy .....................................................................................................................................Black River Angus Farm MacMaster, John and Jaci ...............................................................................................................................Apple Hill Angus Manning, Roger and Barb .......................................................................................................................................RBM Farms Maxey Family........................................................................................................................................ Evergreen Angus Farms McKiernan, Don and Pat .............................................................................................................................Northview Farms Mohn, Scott .......................................................................................................................................................... Baroda Blacks Moore, Burniece ............................................................................................................................. Black Anchor Stock Farm Nickolaus, Kent and Shelley .................................................................................................................... St. Nicks Cattle Co. Nofzinger, Joe D. ......................................................................................................................................Jo Kir Bi Angus Farm Openlander, Fred and DeAnn ..................................................................................................................Sunny Knoll Farms Osier, Mark and Geneece .................................................................................................................................... Angus Acres Pendleton, Brian and Lu.................................................................................................................................. B L K Cattle Co Phelps, Aaron and Elizabeth .........................................................................................................................Maple Side Farm Pillars, Rodney and Lori................................................................................................................................. Clay Knoll Angus Powell, Doug, Amanda and Ryan................................................................................................................... Oak Row Angus Pranger, Chris ................................................................................................................................. Eastview Angus Farm LLC Preston, Chuck............................................................................................................................................ White Birch Angus Redmond, Jim and Jennifer ..................................................................................................................Saganing Creek Angus Salinas, Eric .........................................................................................................................................Whetstone Creek Farm Schreiber, Peter and Pat................................................................................................................................. Star Pointe Farm Schroeder, Duane L. DVM and Lou Ann Schroeder....................................................................Blue Water Angus Farm Seckel, Ken............................................................................................................................................................. Rocken Farms Simmons, Clifford H. II........................................................................................................................................ Omega Farms Sing, Charles .........................................................................................................................................................Amaizin’ Farm Staser, Teddy................................................................................................................................................. Winding Lane Farm Sweeney, Pete, Barb and Ryan .......................................................................................................................RPS Enterprises Thelen, Steve and Nancy..................................................................................................................................... Hillside Acres Traxler, Tom and Joan .................................................................................................................................... Basswood Farms Tuggle, Phil and Lisa ................................................................................................................................. HighPoint Livestock Van Dyke, John W. and Judy............................................................................................................................. 5 Vee Farm LLC VandenToorn, Albert and Tamara ................................................................................................ A and T Cattle Company VanMiddlesworth, David and Sheri..................................................................................................... Chukaluk Angus Farm Vriese, Harry and Kristin .........................................................................................................................Prairie Creek Farm Wall, Dennis L..............................................................................................................................................Black-Wall II Farms Zellmer, Bob and Becky ............................................................................................................................... Highbanks Angus

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REGISTERED ANGUS & RED ANGUS

SGR

Sugar Ridge Cattle

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!

Gregg & Tamie Cunningham

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MEMBERSHIP 4K Angus Farm Jeremy and Michelle Kosal 4414 Deckerville Rd Deckerville, MI 48427 Sanilac 810-625-1540 jmkosal@hotmail.com 5 Vee Farm LLC John W. and Judy Van Dyke 1284 Johnson St. Marne, MI 49435 Ottawa 616-340-2474 616-293-1092 john.vandyke@speedwrench.com I-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 VandenToorn VandenToorn, Dakota 5255 92nd Street S E Caledonia, MI 49316 Kent 616-891-9460 616-243-0157 (farm) Aislin Angus Ranch Gene Cebulski Daydren, Jamal, Jocelynn, Elise 09272 Nelson Rd East Jordan, MI 49727 Charlevoix 231-675-5655 cebulskig@gmail.com From S. Route 66, right on Erie St, 1 mile then straight onto Nelson Rd

Amaizin’ Farm Charles Sing Dave Sing PO Box 152 Dexter, MI 48130 Washtenaw 734-426-3858 734-646-3767 popcorncharlie@comcast.net 5320 North Zeeb Rd; Dexter, MI - 1.4 miles north of Joy. Black fence, red barns and black cattle Angus Acres Mark & Geneece Osier 4232 Deep River Rd Standish, MI 48658 Arenac 989-846-6395 989-737-2240 (cell) masdiner0153@yahoo.com Apple Hill Angus John & Jaci MacMaster and family MacMaster, Maire and Matthew 1591 South King Rd Harrisville, MI 48740 Alcona 989-736-6020 989-464-2684 macmaster1876@gmail.com www.applehillangus.com From 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 Pendleton 3143 Hawley Hwy Belding, MI 48809 Ionia 616-481-9266

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MEMBERSHIP Barker Creek Cattle Co Ken & Deb Geuns 4995 Sleight Road Bath, MI 48808 Clinton 517-641-7152 517-230-8502 cell geuns@msu.edu Baroda Blacks Scott Mohn PO Box 518 Stevensville, MI 48127 Berrien 269-876-1973 Basswood Farms Tom & Joan Traxler 14410 Co. Rd N-65 Pioneer, OH 43554 Out of State 419-485-3854 traxler@williams-net.com 3 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 Berry PO Box 764 Fowlerville, MI 48836 Livingston 248-939-2656 berrycattleco@hotmail.com Black Anchor Stock Farm* Burniece Moore Boyne, Christina 4687 Peck Road North Branch, MI 48461 Lapeer 810-688-3693 1 1/2 mile North of North Branch on Jefferson Rd, 1 1/4 East on Peck Rd.

Black River Angus Farm Darcy Lipskey 8340 Polk Road Minden City, MI 48456 Sanilac 989-550-3177 blackriverangusfarm@live.com From 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 & Family 3569 Maple Hill Rd Pierson, MI 49339 Montcalm 616-636-8829 dcwall3@att.net Bloom Angus Farm* Donald C. Bloom 722N 625E Westville, IN 46391-9600 Porter 219-462-7912 bloomangus@frontier.com www.bloomangus.com Blue Water Angus Farm* Duane L. Schroeder DVM & Lou Ann Schroeder 5800 Deckerville Rd East Deckerville, MI 48427 Sanilac 810-376-4801 810-705-1847 6-1/2 miles East of Deckerville, south side of road

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Bohlen, Lisa 20 Fairwood Blvd Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069 Oakland 810-599-5680 lbohlen@previewproperties.com www.previewproperties.com Bordner Angus Farms* Monte, Robin, Drew & Hope 68730 County Farm Rd Sturgis, MI 49091 St. Joseph 269-506-5109 866-825-6753 fax monte@bordnerfarms.com www.bordnerfarms.com On 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 Bullard 21895 CR 14E Elkhart, IN 46516 Out of State 574-298-9059 kurtbullard4444@gmail.com East of Elkhart on CR 17 between SR 120 and US 20 Byelich Family Farm Land & Livestock Louella J. Byelich 255 N. Poor Farm Road Harrisville, MI 48740 Alcona 989-724-5538 louellabyelich@hotmail.com From Harrisville take M-72 west 2 miles, go north 1/2 mile on Poor Farm Road

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MEMBERSHIP Canfield Farm Bonnie Canfield Ben & Nathaniel Canfield, Heather Everett 8002 Freeport Ave Clarksville, MI 48815 Kent 616-868-6412 bondarhnb@aol.com CB Angus* Chet & Iona Bartels & Family 8600 116th Ave West Olive, MI 49460 Ottawa 616-875-8373 616-875-8926 office Chapman Horse & Livestock Rob & Kelly Chapman Chapman, MacKenzie Gail 15665 Dunn Rd Bellevue, MI 49021 Barry 269-962-6476 269-209-3944 farm robandkellychapman@hotmail.com 7 miles North of Battle Creek Chukaluk Angus Farm* David & Sheri VanMiddlesworth 6404 K Drive South Burlington, MI 49029 Calhoun 616-979-1885 Clay Knoll Angus Rodney & Lori Pillars & Family Austin & Blake Pillars 1759 8th Street Martin, MI 49070 Allegan 269-672-9657 616-862-4619 clayknollfarm@att.net US 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 39 6/1/15 4:59 PM

MEMBERSHIP Country Aire Farm John & Pam Deyo 23280 West County Line Rd Battle Creek, MI 49017 Calhoun 269-731-5560 pcountryaire@aol.com Cranberry Creek Farm John L. and Janet P. Cisler 11836 Latson Rd. Linden, MI 48451 Livingston 810-266-5536 Cummins Beef Farm* Lowell & Linda Cummins & Family Rt 1, Box 79 Alvordton, OH 43501 Out of State 419-737-2039 Dal-Den Farms Dale and Denise Klopfenstein Klopfenstein, Katrena & Tyler 19465 Cleveland Rd Galien, MI 49113 Berrien 269-545-2820 419-310-5371 (cell) denise1379@sbcglobal.net 1.5 miles south of Hwy. 12 on east side of road, between Three Oaks and Niles Dawson Farms LLC John & Jeannine Dawson Pawl Dawson 9296 Pulaski Rd Hanover, MI 49241 Jackson 517-524-8941 dawsonfarms@frontiernet.net www.dawsonangusfarms.com 4 miles south of Concord on Concord Pulaski Road

Dow Livestock Acres Kevin M Dow Dow, Andrew & Adam 12586 Gates Rd Mulliken, MI 48861-9764 Eaton 517-649-8536 517-449-5399 dowfarms@SBCGlobal.net 1 1/2 miles west of Mulliken n M-43, turn south on Gates Rd, 1/2 mile on left hand side Eastview Angus Farm LLC Chris Pranger 827 CR10 Corunna, IN 46730 Dekalb 260-281-2448 260-760-9512 chris@prangerent.com 3 1/2 miles north of US 6 on St. Rd.327 Evergreen Angus Farms* The Maxey Family 112 N Michigan Road Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Eaton 517-663-8819 517-663-8403 7 miles south of I-96 on State Highway M-99.

Located 1 mile south of Columbia Rd on east side of M-99.

Filhart, Brian 9088 N Leaton Rd Clare, MI 48617 Clare 989-386-2229

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A FAMILY OPERATION

Breeding Angus Cattle for 100 Years

Rains Top Game TGDBNH Reserve Grand Champion Bull 2015 Michigan Beef Expo Sired by Sitz Top Game 561X

Dale, Brenda & Chance Rains 290 Drake Rd, Mercer, PA 16137 rainsangus@zoominternet.net 724-748-4117

Fitzner Farm Steve & Judy Fitzner 12658 Water St Wolverine, MI 49799 Cheboygan 231-525-8518 231-420-0740 fitznerfarm@sbcglobal.net www.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

Rains Miss Charlie Cassie DF Reserve Grand Champion Female 2015 Michigan Beef Expo Sired by Sitz Dash 10277

Austin & Dorothy Rains 402 N Perry Hwy. Mercer, PA 16137 724-662-2487

Fitzner Farms Steve Fitzner 6653 Sherwood Hwy Bellevue, MI 49021 Eaton 269-763-3430 616-340-7171 269-763-3668 steve@advantagefeed.com www.fitznerfarms.com Exit 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 & Family 69675 Five Points Rd Edwardsburg, MI 49112 Cass 269-641-5434 1 1/2 miles North of Old 205 & US 12 intersection on Five Points Rd.

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MEMBERSHIP G.A. Pickworth & Family 961 Hartland Center Rd. Collins, OH 44826 Out of State 419-668-2233 Gaffney Farms Leo & Lori Gaffney 10350 Webb Rd Wales, MI 48027 St. Clair 810-384-6393 810-434-9198 farm gaffneyfarms64@gmail.com www.gaffneyfarms.com Map on website Good Angus Farm* Fred C. Good 1144 W Kalamo Hwy Charlotte, MI 48813 Eaton 517-543-3948 517-652-5130 cell South edge of Charlotte on Business I-69, or Cochran Rd. to Kalamo Hwy, West 1 mile.

Grand River Angus Farm Wayne Bleyenberg 1292 Wilson Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Kent 616-735-6243 616-889-2744 tristatecalf@comcast.net www.grandriverangusfarm.com Take 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 Hawkins 3119 Willoughby Rd Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-351-6905 517-214-1470 hawkin12@msu.edu Higgins Angus Farm Jerrad Higgins 1045 N. Lee Rd Saranac, MI 48881 Ionia 616-894-0781 higginsangusmi@gmail.com Highbanks Angus Bob & Becky Zellmer Zellmer, Brady, Paige, Thea & Ava 4932 Lawrence Road Nashville, MI 49073 Barry 269-945-7795 bob@highbanksangus.com www.highbanksangus.com Intersection Hwy. 66 and Lawrence Hwy. (M79) west on Lawrence Rd. to farm HighPoint Livestock Phil & Lisa Tuggle Paige Tuggle 5301 E Washington Road Ithaca, MI 48847 Gratiot 989-330-3466 ptuggle@michag.com 4 miles east of Ithaca on Washington Rd.

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Hillside Acres* Steve, Nancy & Julie Thelen 7821 Weber Road Saline, MI 48176 Washtenaw 734-944-6262 734-216-3617 cell hillsideacres01@aol.com Take 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 Farm Allen & Vanessa Holmes Holmes, Steven, Mary, Grace and Savannah 10038 Cootware Rd Ralph, MI 49877 Dickenson 906-221-4401 holmesfarm1952@gmail.com From 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 Hughes 21155 B Dr. South Marshall, MI 49068 Calhoun 616-781-7629 paul@troupelectronics.com Hutchings Angus Farm Dennis and Deb Hutchings 12155 North Ave Bellevue, MI 49021 Barry 269-758-3190

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MEMBERSHIP Hy-View Farm* Merle, Janel & Ricka Horrocks-Boehmer 2690 Holt Rd Williamston, MI 48895 Ingham 517-655-4265 mboeh99@gmail.com Jerz Angus Farms Craig, Mary & Justin Jerz 50800 Maxon Rd Decatur, MI 49045 Cass 269-423-8634 269-423-2170 cell cjjerz@hotmail.com Approx. 5 miles southwest of Decatur on Valley Rd Jo Kir Bi Angus Farm* Joe D. Nofzinger 5380 Pleasant Valley Rd Manitou Beach, MI 49253 Lenawee 517-458-6384 517-270-1903 cell KB Farms LLC Kevin Beckington 6658 Beeler Rd Merritt, MI 49667 Missaukee 734-368-8430 231-328-5439 farm 734-433-1802 kevin@kbangus.com www.kbangus.com US 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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MEMBERSHIP Kortz Farm* Roger Kortz 2600 Kortz Road Cheboygan, MI 49721-8654 Cheboygan 231-597-9646 From 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 Farm Fulford (Jim) & Kelly Lapeer 7912 Afton Rd. Afton, MI 49705 Cheboygan 231-238-9606 fjlapeer2@yahoo.com I-75 exit 310, east 5 miles (on M-68) to Afton Rd., south 2 miles to farm Linn Farms John Linn 1310 Linn Rd Williamston, MI 48895 Ingham 517-712-5892 jcjelinn@hotmail.com Little Cedar Cattle Co. Steve & Julie French 1264 Van Dyke Beaverton, MI 48612 Gladwin 989-435-3200 989-798-8223 989-435-4891 juliefrench@nethawk.com www.redwhiteandroan.com Take 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 & Family 1439 Francisco Rd Grass Lake, MI 49240 Jackson 517-522-4596 davebulls4u@gmail.com Three miles south of I-94 at Exit 153.

Maple Hill Farm Daryn and Melissa Bernard 7156 Old State Rd Whittemore, MI 48770 Iosco 989-728-3136 darynbernard48770@gmail.com Maple Side Farm Aaron & Elizabeth Phelps 12700 Myers Lake Ave Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Kent 616-696-2265 616-915-2198 (cell) amphelps@varnumlaw.com www.maplesidefarm.net 131 N to exit 101 (M-57); M-57 E to Myers Lake Ave (5 miles); N to Farm (1.3 miles) Markley Farms Randy & Denise Markley Markley, Kyle & Troy 11835 Lehring Rd Byron, MI 48418 Shiawassee 810-266-4242 810-266-4343 denisemarkley@aol.com McVety, Rothwell* 1932 Stimson Rd Brown City, MI 48416 Lapeer

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Breeding Stock • Freezer Beef FOR SALE ANYTIME!

Tammy & Jeff Frankovich Rapid River, MI Located 100 miles West of the Mackinaw Bridge on US-2 (906) 644-7174 Home • (906) 630-9784 Cell tjangus7174@gmail.com

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MEMBERSHIP Meiburg Angus Doug & Vicki Meiburg 6469 Booth Rd North Branch, MI 48461 Lapeer 810-688-2222 5 miles west of North Branch, then 1 mile south.

Merriman Farms Joe, Susan, DeeAnne & Kendra Merriman 5214 Bancroft Lowell, MI 49331 Kent 616-868-9948 616-813-4043 (Joe’s cell) mfangus@aol.com From I-96 Exit #52 1/2 mile south to 52nd St, then 1/2 mile west Michigan State University Dan Buskirk, Faculty Coordinator Tristan Foster 474 S. Shaw Lane; 2265 Anthony Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 Ingham 517-432-0400 517-353-2245 buskirk@msu.edu www.spartanbeef.com Farm 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)

Miller Angus Farm* Janice Miller & Family 7804 Edgewood Lane Custer, WI 54423 Portage 715-592-4222 Miller Angus* Miller, Thomas F 3067 32nd St, Box 215 Hopkins, MI 49328 Allegan 269-793-4477 Northview Farms Don & Pat McKiernan 31840 Bordman Rd Richmond, MI 48062 Macomb 810-392-2359 Farm 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 Powell 3248 Powell Hwy Ionia, MI 48846 Ionia 616-527-1258 dpowell@ionia-mi.net www.oakrowangus.com From 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.

Middle Branch Ranch Bruce & Melody Hill 4311 Gedney Rd Gladwin, MI 48624 Gladwin 989-426-0736 989-329-0809 cell 2 miles west, 1 mile south of Gladwin

Omega Farms* Clifford H. Simmons II 956 Al Roberts Rd Senoia, GA 30276 Out of State 517-881-8980 770-599-6056 chsimmons@mac.com www.omegafarms.com 46 www.michiganangus.org 2015 MI ANGUS DIRECTORY.indd 46

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MEMBERSHIP Perrin Farms Jerry Perrin 11894 S Ave E Scotts, MI 49088-9325 Kalamazoo 269-720-5931 bjperrin2@usa.net Piper’s Elm Creek Angus Cliff & Judy Piper 8820 Priemer Rd Harbor Beach, MI 48441 Huron 989-479-9608 pipeju5@hotmail.com M-53 north to Atwater Rd., east to Ruth Rd., north to Priemer Rd., east 3 3/4 miles.

Prairie Creek Farm Harry & Kristin Vriese 3522 Stage Rd Ionia, MI 48846 Ionia 616-902-1537 vrieseh@yahoo.com Rains Angus Dale Rains 290 Drake Rd Mercer, PA 16137 Out of State 724-854-7200 724-748-4117 farm rainsangus@zoominternet.net I-80 east to Exit 15, north on Rt 19 - 5 miles, farm on right.

Reid Livestock Co. Rob & Terri Reid Reid, Katie & Maggie 9224 Island Hwy Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Eaton 517-663-4266 517-441-3111 robreid1932@hotmail.com Reidholm Angus Sandy Reid 7647 Wellington Rd #10 Moorefield, ON NOG2KO Out of State 519-588-7560 reid@wcl.on.ca Reidoca Angus Chuck & Linda Reid Reid, Rachel & Jack 188 N. Canal Rd Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Eaton 517-663-6075 reidch@msu.edu 4 miles north of Eaton Rapids and 1/8 mile north of Island Highway on Canal Road Reidoca Angus William & Terri Reid 11938W Fire Tower Rd Cooks, MI 49817 Schoolcraft 906-644-2339 Call for directions.

RBM Farms Rodger and Barb Manning 11295 Wolf Creek Rd Hubbard Lake, MI 49747 Alpena 989-727-3211

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MEMBERSHIP Rietberg Farms, LLC Al Rietberg 1230 Parsons St. Hudsonville, MI 49426 Ottawa 616-457-3500 616-437-7991 farm 616-538-6152 fax arietberg@rietbergcompanies.com www.rietbergfarms.com I-196 (Exit 69) west of Grand Rapids, 44th Street west 1 mile to 8th Ave, south 1/2 mile to Parsons, west 1/2 mile to farm.

Rising Tide Farm* Eileen Bolt 4731 21st St Dorr, MI 49323 Allegan 616-878-9313 Rocken Farms Ken Seckel 237 Townhall Melvin, MI 48454 Sanilac 810-387-0444 rockenfarms@msn.com Farm located halfway between Yale and Peck off of M19 Rosen, Jerry & Bev Jerry & Bev Rosen 11940 Pulver Rd. Laingsburg, MI 48848 Shiawassee 517-675-7377 517-281-9338 rosen1@tds.net I-69 to exit 98-Woobury Rd. North 1.5 miles to Bath Rd., east 1 mile to Pulver Rd., north 1/4 mile to farm

RPS Enterprises Pete, Barb and Ryan Sweeney 3215 Sandhill Rd Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-648-8458 rpsent@hotmail.com From 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 Farm Tim Ruggles Ruggles, Justin & Kyle 6327 E.Sanilac Rd Kingston, MI 48741-8704 Tuscola 989-325-0521 trugs@airadv.net 1/2 mile east of Kingston on the north side of road R-Value Farms M & G Benaske 2800 E Vernon Hwy Rosebush, MI 48878 Isabella 517-204-4747 mbenaske@rvaluefoam.com Saganing Creek Angus Jim & Jennifer Redmond Redmond, Cash & Winoa 2404 Jerore Rd Bentley, MI 48613 Bay 989-846-0782 redmondjen2006@juno.com

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MEMBERSHIP Seldom Rest Farms Bruce, Scott, and Andrew Foster 11893 M-140 Niles, MI 49120 Berrien 269-683-1776 269-208-6470 Scott’s cell 269-683-1776 fax (call first) afostersrf@gmail.com www.seldomrestfarms.com 5 miles north of Niles on M-140.

Shagbark Farm* R.K. & J.R. Crissman 7525 Alaska Ave Caledonia, MI 49316 Kent 616-891-1377 (Dick) 616-868-6040 (John) Sheridan Stock Farm William & Sally Sheridan 3175 Sitts Road Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-676-2503 517-676-9800 517-676-4440 bill@sheridanauctionservice.com www.sheridanauctionservice.com 1 mile west of Mason, MI on Sitts Rd Single Tree Farms Kris Boehmer Evan & Grace Boehmer 4939 Marshall Rd Charlotte, MI 48813 Eaton 517-712-0421 Kris 517-652-3065 Evan singletreefarms1@gmail.com I-69 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 Farm Mike & Tifany Sloan 11144 Hogan Rd Gaines, MI 48436-9729 Genesee 810-845-8244 msloan3@charter.net Smilowski Family Gardens Jared & Robert Smilowski 6345 Wells Rd Jackson, MI 49201 Jackson 517-499-5098 cell Off M-50 in Napoleon St. Nicks Cattle Co. Kent & Shelley Nickolaus 17720 Junction Rd. Addison, MI 49220 Lenawee 517-403-1428 stnicks@tigernet.biz US 127 North of Addison to Junction Rd, east 1/2 mile on north side of road Star Pointe Farm Peter & Pat Schreiber 613 Byron Rd Byron Center, MI 49315 Ottawa 616-896-6804 schreiberfr@aol.com M6 to 8th Ave, South to Byron Rd, 1st place on left Sterzick Farm Kirk Sterzick 5772 Alden Nash Lowell, MI 49331 Kent 616-262-9509 kirk@sterzickfarm.com www.sterzickfarm.com I-96 to Exit 52 - Lowell. One mile south on Alden Nash/M-50.

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

(Tentative date for 2016 is October 9)

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

Ken, Deb and Christina Geuns 4995 Sleight Road • Bath, Michigan 48808 517-641-7152 Farm 517-230-8502 Ken’s cell • 517-230-9129 Deb’s cell www.michiganangus.org 2015 MI ANGUS DIRECTORY.indd 53

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MEMBERSHIP Stough Livestock Dave & Chris Stough 18565 G Drive N Marshall, MI 49068 Calhoun 517-712-1393 stoughsimm@hotmail.com North of I-94 on Old 27 to G. Drive North, 1-3/4 miles east on G. Drive, north side of road Sugar Ridge Cattle Gregory & Tamie Cunningham 6375 E Maple Ridge 37th Road Rapid River, MI 49878 Delta (906) 446-3172 (906) 241-2486 sgr6375@icloud.com www.sugarridgefarm.net 3 miles west off US-41 on CR 432/E Maple Ridge. Located between Rapid River and Trenary

Sunny Knoll Farms* Fred & DeAnn Openlander 8101 Clark Rd Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Clinton 517-626-6355

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T & F’s Angus Farm Tabitha Grochowalski & Felicia Rash 8778 Cascade Road Ada, MI 49301 Kent 616-295-0529 tgrochowalski88@gmail.com M-21 Johnson Road just past Saranac.

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Home of 4 Pathfinder Cows in 2015 Seedstock 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 FARMS

Gary & Shirley Voogt 2831 Hayes Street, Marne, MI 49435 Phone: (616) 677-3680 • gcvoogt@gmail.com

www.voogtfarms.com Visitors Always Welcome Supporting Members - Join Today!

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MEMBERSHIP Taylor Farms* Diane Taylor 27802 Sand Lake Lane Brownstown, MI 48134 Wayne TJ Angus Tammy & Jeff Frankovich 9405 L L Rd Rapid River, MI 49878 Delta 906-644-7174 tjangus7174@gmail.com 100 miles west of Mackinaw Bridge along US 2 to Co Rd 495 then 1 mile south.

Tobias Angus* Ron & Carol Tobias 391 N M-66 Hwy Nashville, MI 49073 Barry 517-852-9476 3 miles north of Nashville on M-66.

Vaassen Angus Farm Dan and Sharon Vaassen 7650 Waters Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Washtenaw 734-663-8071 734-645-2496 cell 2 miles south of Ann Arbor on Saline Rd. to Waters Rd. Go west 5 1/2 miles to farm.

VanDenBerg Angus, LLC David & Rebecca VanDenBerg 4195 Barry Street Hudsonville, MI 49426 Ottawa 616-558-8789 drv1099@gmail.com www.vandenbergangus.com

Veeser Farm Ken & Cecile Veeser Box 133 Bark River, MI 49807 Menominee 906-466-2512 12 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 Farms Gary & Shirley Voogt 2831 Hayes St Marne, MI 49435 Ottawa 616-667-3680 616-862-4158 gcvoogt@gmail.com www.voogtfarms.com Take 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 Farms Jon and Mary Weinzweig 3820 West Howe Rd Dewitt, MI 48820 Clinton 517-648-6205 517-719-8426 weinzweig@hotmail.com Whetstone Creek Farm Eric Salinas 14741 60th Ave Evart, MI 49631 Osceola 231-631-4755 salinasheritage@gmail.com M-66 to 15 Mile Road, west to 60th Ave., south to first place on west side of road

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White Birch Angus Chuck Preston 4780 County Line Rd Prescott, MI 48756 Arenac 989-873-4164 CAPreston04@aol.com 2 miles South; 1/4 mile west of Prescott Winding Lane Farm* Teddy Staser Box 1055 Penney Farms, FL 32079 Out of State 904-529-8665

MEMBERSHIP Wolf Show Cattle Roger & Wess Wolf 8396 Wolf Rd Morenci, MI 49256 Lenawee 517-458-6215 517-401-0369 farm Zeedyk, Robert Robert Zeedyk 2885 Lakeview Dr Warsaw, IN 46582 Out of State 574-858-0049 219-716-0049 2 miles south of US 30 at Hoffman Lake *Denotes Life Members

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

For the latest news, updates and current schedule of events visit our website at www.michiganangus.org

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West 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.

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

Kevin Beckington 6658 Beeler Road, Merritt, MI 49667 (734) 368-8430 • (231) 328-5439 kevin@kbangus.com

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The Angus Connection Sale Saturday • 5 p.m. (EDT) • Niles

October 10, 2015 • October 8, 2016 The Foster TheFamily Foster Family

We Look Forward to 11893 M-140 • Niles, MI •49120 11893 M-140 Niles, MI 49120 Seeing You at Scott: 269-208-6470 Scott: 269-208-6470 the farm in Niles!

Bruce: 269-208-2237 • Andrew: 269-208-1445 Bruce: 269-208-2237 • Andrew: 269-208-1445 email: afostersrf@gmail.com • www.seldomrestfarms.com email: afostersrf@gmail.com • www.seldomrestfarms.com 64 www.michiganangus.org 2015 MI ANGUS DIRECTORY.indd 64

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