Nebraska Angus News - January 2012

January/February 2013

Inside this Issue

2012 Producer of the Year 2012 Pioneer Producers 2013 Member Bull Sale Calendar

Published By: Nebraska Angus Association PO Box 150 • Ashby, NE 69333

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Editorial By:

Suzy Hebbert, NAA Secretary

On the Job‌

T Official Publication of the Nebraska Angus Association SIZE MEMBER NON MEMB. Full page $375 $550 2/3 Page $300 $440 1/2 Page $250 $360 1/3 Page $190 $275 1/4 Page $160 $220 1/8 Page $90 $125 COLOR RATES $55 per color up to three colors on full page and 2/3 page ads - total cost on three additional colors is $165. For 1/2 page ads or smaller, the cost is $30 per color up to three colors

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Suzy Hebbert, Editor ~ 308/577-6700 info@nebraskaangus.org Jessamyn Voss, Production ~ 308/282-0312 Jan/Feb Issue ~ Deadline: Dec. 1 March/April Issue ~ Deadline: Feb 1 Aug/Sept Issue ~ Deadline: July 1 Holiday Issue ~ Deadline: Oct 15 Inside this Issue President Speaks ..........................8,9 AAA Board Update ..........................10 Junior Viewpoint..............................12 Producer of the Year........................16 Pioneer Awards ..........................22,23 NE Junior Winter Angus Show ........14 Sale Calendar ................................38

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he more the years go by, the faster they seem to pass. I always thought this was an odd statement that my Grandparents used to say. But it is true‌I don’t know where the time goes, and when you receive this January/February 2013 issue of the Nebraska Angus News, we will be entering 2013.

Our 2012 Annual Meeting and banquet are complete and it was probably one of my most enjoyable banquets that we’ve had in some time. That’s not to say that others were bad, but what I am trying to say is that the 2012 banquet was just a lot of fun. Great celebration, profitable auctions for the directory pages and the Juniors semen auction, and wonderful awards.

Thanks to all of the bidders & buyers in the auctions Arlen Sawyer was recognized as our 2012 Producer of the Year.

His family pulled off the great surprise recognition for him as his children slipped in to the banquet without Arlen’s knowledge. Becky was in on the surprise and it was a wonderful celebration. We also presented two Pioneer Producers; Fred & Theresa Kraye of Kraye Angus of Mullen and Tim and Judy Stiefel from Four Winds Farms of Denton were presented with this recognition for 2012. You can read Arlen’s story on page 16.

At the Annual Meeting we had new members elected to leadership roles. Randy Pettera from McCook moved into the Past President’s role, Clayton Glause of Fremont was elected President and Dru Uden from Franklin was elected Vice President. Newly elected directors include Dave Nichols of Chambers who will serve the North District, Brandon Meyer of Blue Hill was elected as South Director and Kory Ostrand was reelected for a second term in the

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Central District. My sincere thanks to Randy Pettera (outgoing President and Les Hall (outgoing North Director) for their input to this organization over the last few years.

You can read more about our educational afternoon sessions that featured American Angus Ass’n COO Bill Bowman and Jena Thompson, Ass’t Director of Public Relations for the American Angus Ass’n; in the NAA President Clayton Glause’s message on pages 8 & 9. Both Bill and Jena presented useful information to our membership regarding new programs such as Maternal Plus and GeneMax and marketing techniques for our members. Jena also rescued the slide show I had prepared on our yearlong events. It was Divine Guidance who prompted the arrangement of Jena being on our afternoon schedule that day.

The slide show in itself was a great experience for me. I learned to use some new software programs that came on our association computer. More importantly I learned something about our Association which I had not realized until I worked on the slide show.

One of the greatest strengths that our organization has is the friendship that our members have and the fact we all are “Angus Family�.

We work together towards a common goal of raising the best beef animals in the world‌beef that will provide our consumers with a consistent, flavor filled eating experience. My goal is to have the slide show posted on our Facebook page, You Tube and linked to our website by the time you read this issue.

And with that I will close.

Here’s wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, Moisture Filled year.

Please continue to pray for much needed moisture.

Until Next Time‌.

Benoit Angus Ranch 24th Annual Production Sale

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Reg. #14963730 DOB: 3/12/05 BW +2.4 WW +70 YW +134 Milk +42 Marb +.35 RE +.76 Fat -.005 $W +48.61 $F +73.00 $G +24.18 $B +79.22 Selling 14 bulls!

E&B New Design 3133 E&B 5096 Midland 8164 Sinclair Just In Time 4RT19 S Chism 0383 E&B Genetics By Design 609 LaGrand in Focus 8021 /0% 1 ! 2

( ) * ) + , Reg. #13592905 DOB: 2/22/00 BW –1.0 WW +60 YW +104 Milk +26 Marb +.52 RE +.42 Fat +.043 $W +55.62 $F +41.58 $G +28.18 $B +60.16 Selling 20 bulls!

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Reg #16766320 DOB: 1/08/10 Reg. BW +2.3 WW +53 YW +99 Milk +29 Marb +.69 RE +.60 Fat +.035 $W +34.37 $F +39.01 $G +34.39 $B +74.87 Selling 7 sons with adjusted weaning weight of 106!

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President Speaks By:

Clayton Glause, NAA President

Dear Angus Friends,

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hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Holiday Season filled with all the blessings of family, friends, & good health………and excellent food as well!

First, it is an honor and privilege to be elected to serve as President of the Nebraska Angus Association. Most recently, I have served two years as Northeast Director, and last year as Vice President. I have been around Angus cattle all of my life as my father (Loy) began raising Registered Angus with my Grandfather in 1951. In the subsequent years, my parents raised a family of 13 children (7 boys & 6 girls) on the modest profits from a roadside vegetable stand and a herd of black Angus cows.

Presently, I reside in Fremont with my wife (Amy) and our four children. While I am employed by Cargill-Provimi NA as a Beef Consultant, I also assist with the management of our registered Angus cattle operation at Palmer (Lazy Black Diamond Ranch) with three of my brothers (Kevin, Galen, Brian) and nephew (Morgan). Involvement at the home operation has continued to build my interest

in keeping pace with the Angus breed. Today’s technologies are tomorrow’s advancements.

Thanks to all who were able to attend our Annual Meeting & Banquet. Our “Angus Seminar” was headlined by Bill Bowman, COO, American Angus Association and Jena Thompson, American Angus Association Assistant Director of Public Relations. Bill discussed Association updates, the benefits of enrolling in Maternal Plus, and how commercial cattlemen can utilize GeneMaxTM to further enhance their replacement selection process. Jena gave us a broad over-view of social media and discussed “Getting Started in Social Media and Why It Matters”.

Thanks to Bill and Jena for contributing to our day’s educational session.

Election of officers was completed during the Annual Meeting.

Congratulations to Dru Uden (elected Vice President), and Kory Ostrand (re-elected Central Director). I also congratulate and welcome our newly elected Directors: Brandon Meyer (South Director), and Dave Nichols (North DirecContinued on next page...

Nebraska Angus Association President Clayton Glause, Fremont 402/721-8122 Vice President Dru Uden, Franklin 402/470-0740 Secretary/Manager Suzy Hebbert, Ashby 308/577-6700 Past President Randy Pettera, McCook 308/345-2516 Commercial Director (Term Expires 12/13)

Chris Fryzek, Madrid 308/353-6317 West Director (Term Expires 12/13)

Vince Bickel, Gordon 308/282-0416 North Director (Term Expires 12/14)

Dave Nichols, Chambers 402/340-3810 Central Director (Term Expires 12/14)

Kory Ostrand, Mason City 308/732-3201 South Director (Term Expires 12/14)

Brandon Meyer, Blue Hill 402/756-2488 Northeast Director (Term Expires 12/13)

Brock Foxhoven, Crofton 402/388-2478 Southeast Director (Term Expires 12/13)

Trevor Lienemann, Princeton 402/560-5385

Front Row Left to Right: Randy Pettera, Past President – McCook; Suzy Hebbert, Sec/Mgr – Ashby; Clayton Glause, President – Fremont. Back Row Left to Right: Brandon Meyer, South Director – Blue Hill; Brock Foxhoven, Northeast Director – Crofton; Vince Bickel, West Director – Gordon; Trevor Lienemann, Southeast Director – Princeton; Kory Ostrand, Central Director – Mason City.

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Material appearing in this issue may be reprinted only with written permission of the Nebraska Angus Association.

The Nebraska Angus News and the Nebraska Angus Association is obligated and reserves the right to reject any request for advertising space which would not serve the best interest of our membership. Any rejection is not intended as a reflection upon the subject of the advertisement.

tor). Our evening banquet was highlighted by award presentations for Producer of the Year and Pioneer Producer awards. Congratulations to Arlen Sawyer and his family for Producer of the Year honors and to Steifel’s and Kraye’s for Pioneer Producer honors.

2012 has certainly dealt us a mixed hand - good cattle prices, but severe drought conditions.

However you slice it, cattle producers have been innovative and resourceful in making decisions on how to combat the situation at hand. The current and future state of our economy is also a bit of concern to many and how it may impact our business. Regardless, demand for beef has been strong in overseas markets. With some help from Mother Nature, 2013 could potentially set us up for more record prices in the beef industry …..stay tuned!

If you are not already a member of the Nebraska Angus Association, I encourage you to consider joining. Membership benefits include a copy of the Nebraska Angus News magazine, listing in the Annual Directory, and membership listing on our website. In addition, members are eligible for reduced ad rates in the magazine and printing discounts on your sale catalogs from our printer. An added bonus from printing your catalog with our printer, is the posting of your sale catalog on their website www.livestockdirect.net with page flipping technology, at no additional charge to you.

The implementation of our new printer and adjusted rates has enhanced our magazine content significantly and has been a nice offering to advertisers. Other membership benefits include a chance to showcase your registered cattle at annual events such as Husker Harvest Days, Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Show and Sale, and the Nebraska

Angus Tour.

My thanks go out to our Past President, Randy Pettera, and past North Director, Les Hall, for their contributions while serving on our board. At the same time, I look forward to working with our current and newly elected board members during the coming year to discuss opportunities and membership offerings. We kick off the coming year’s events beginning in February with the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic in Kearney.

In closing, our Angus breeders should all be proud of the product that we have to offer…..easy fleshing, high fertility, calving ease cattle that provide a consistent, high quality, eating experience for the consumer. Keep up the good work and until next time, have a prosperous and successful 2013!

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American Angus Board Update By:

Arlen Sawyer, AAA Board Member

Dear Angus Friends,

WANTED The Nebraska Angus News is in search of photos from around Nebraska from our fellow Angus Breeders! We would love to see them and publish some in our magazine and maybe on the Cover!

If you have a picture of your place or your Angus herd please send to: jcranchdesigns@gmail.com Photos must be high resolution (300 dpi or better) and at least 8 inches wide.

Since I’ve last had a chance to correspond with you, we have had several meetings and the annual Certified Angus Beef Conference at the Greenbrier at West Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Once again, the CAB annual conference was an informative and invigorating event.

The relationship between the personnel at CAB and the licensees is absolutely amazing. The licensees are an enthusiastic group of people that are proud to market our product.

Congratulations to the Nebraskans that were recognized for their achievements in Supply Development at the Certified Angus Beef Conference. Nebraska dominated the awards in this area and are living proof that the highest quality cattle are raised in Nebraska and fed by the best feedlot operators.

Please congratulate the following: PRODUCER Commitment to Excellent Award – Commercial Producer: Zutavern Ranch Co., Dunning, Neb. FEEDLOT Progressive Partner of the Year: Chappell Feedlot, Chappell, Neb. FEEDLOT Partner of the Year (15,000 head or less one-time capacity): Guggenmos River Ranch LTD, Brewster, Neb. FEEDLOT Quality Focus Award (15,000 head or greater one-time capacity): Darnall Feedlot, Harrisburg, Neb. At our September board meeting the board did change the defect ruling with the sunset clause, so you will be able to continue to register females that are defect carriers. Please call if you have any questions about the current rules pertaining to testing before registering, etc.

We had the pleasure of attending the National Angus Tour in

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Kansas, and as would be expected it was a very well-run, successful and educational event as well. It’s always interesting to see how other breeders maximize their environments to raise Angus cattle.

Our annual meeting in Louisville was another interesting event with several people running for the American Angus Association board of directors. I must commend several young (at least they seem that way to me) Nebraska breeders that were in attendance at the annual meeting this year, that haven’t participated before. Thanks for being interested in your American Angus Association and the process of choosing its leadership. The policies set forth by the board, ultimately have longterm effects on the way we do business, so please get involved and let your voice be heard.

We’ve just returned from the annual meeting of the Nebraska Angus Association. Many, many thanks to Suzy Hebbert and the committee that chooses the “Producer of the Year” award winner. I was truly humbled and surprised to find that my kids, Adam and Jessica, had flown in to see the award presentation. Thank you all for the vote of confidence.

As we approach the holidays, we wish you all a prosperous New Year with plenty of moisture throughout the state.

As always if you have any questions or input concerning your America Angus Association please call me at 402-760-0232.

Junior Viewpoint By:

Jud Hoffschneider, NJAA President

Hello Angus Friends!

Nebraska Junior Angus Association 2012-2013 Officers & Directors President Jud Hoffschneider Arlington, NE • 402/654-3693 1st Vice President Michaela Clowser Milford, NE • 402/643-9533 2nd Vice President Maci Lienemann Princeton, NE • 402/798-0288 Secretary/Treasurer Alisha Dethlefs North Platte, NE • 308/368-7660

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his winter has been an exciting one for the Angus Juniors, we hosted a show in Kearney on December 2 and this show will hopefully become an annual event. It was a great success and everyone had a lot of fun. It was great to see so many from across the state, and enjoy some warm weather in December. The show was in conjunction with the Nebraska Angus Association meeting in Kearney and we thank the adult association for their support.

They hosted our annual semen auction on Saturday night and it was a great success. Thanks to everyone who donated or bought semen for their support of the juniors. Our next meeting will be at the Cattleman’s Clas-

Historian Caylie Egger Columbus, NE • 402/562-5951 Director Jenny Keyes Springfield, NE • 402/253-8360 Director Talon Lienemann Princeton, NE • 402/798-0288

sic in Kearney on Saturday, February 23. We hope to see everyone there!

This year’s Nebraska Junior Angus Show will be on June 1st and 2nd at the Gage County Fairgrounds in Beatrice, Neb. Thanks to the Lienemann and Clowser families for hosting the show. Good luck to all the juniors at winter shows and I look forward to seeing you in Kearney.

Sincerely, Jud Hoffschneider

Hansen Angus Bull Sale Featured Sires include: S A V Pioneer • Sitz Upward

First or Second Tuesday of March North Platte Livestock Auction

Director Cheyann Lovett Bladen, NE • 402/756-1011

Advisors: Dale & Lynnette Nelson 11402 W Fletcher Ave. Lincoln, 68524 402/ 796-2686 Craig & Laurie Dethlefs 13947 W Power Rd, North Platte, NE 69101 308/368-7660 Allen & Heather Smith 732 129th Rd., Osceola, NE 68651 402/764-7456 12 • January/February 2013 • Nebraska Angus Association News

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Nebraska Angus News: Show Results 2012 Nebraska Winter Show - December 2nd in Kearney, NE

Schafers Rito Maid won grand champion bred-and-owned female. Savannah Schafer, Nehawka, Neb., owns the April 2011 daughter of ONeills Bando 368.

Schafers Rito Maid 542 won reserve grand champion bred-andowned female. Savannah Schafer, Nehawka, Neb., owns the May 2012 daughter of ONeills Bando 368.

Bear Mtn Enchantress 2005 won grand champion owned female.

Jennifer Keyes, Springfield, Neb., owns the January 2012 daughter of S A V Pioneer 7301.

EXAR Envious Blackbird 2614 won reserve grand champion owned female. Kyra Meyer, Blue Hill, Neb., owns the February 2012 daughter of Dameron First Class.

Schafers Reality 412 won reserve grand champion steer. Savannah Schafer, Nehawka, Neb., owns the April 2012 son of ONeills Bando 368.

These Angus enthusiasts won showmanship honors in their division.

Pictured front row from left are Cheyann Lovett, Bladen, reserve senior champion; Jennifer Keyes, Springfield, reserve intermediate champion; and Tennyson Williams, Eddyville, reserve junior champion. Pictured in the middle row is Casey Meyer, Blue Hill, peewee champion. Back row from left are Melissa Keyes, Springfield, senior champion; Savannah Schafer, Nehawka, intermediate champion; and Riley Eisenhauer, Farnam, junior champion.

Grand Champion Steer photo unavailable

20th Annual Production Sale

February 2, 2013 1pm - at the Ranch 51026 886th Rd - Verdigre, NE 68783

90 Yearling Angus Bulls

100 Angus Bred Heifers

Sires:

AI Sires:

Sitz Jackson - SAV Pioneer Mytty In Focus - Sure Shot Sitz Dimension - WK Gold S Focus 2U66 - Frontman Connealy Forward GVC Settler GVC Settler - WK Recoil SAV Priority BAR Upward Pure Product & Net Worth Sons Brent & Jemi Frederick - Home (402) 668-2655 Brent (402) 340-1039 & Jemi (402) 394-5967

(Little helper - Payton)

Producer of the Year 2012 Nebraska Angus Producer of the Year - Arlen Sawyer

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rlen Sawyer and his wife Becky are owners of A&B Cattle located seven miles south of Bassett in the north central Sandhills region of Nebraska.

The Angus roots run deep in the Sawyer family. Arlen’s grandfather, Howard Washington Sawyer, purchased his first Angus cattle in 1917 and began raising registered Angus cattle in 1920.

Arlen’s father, Richard James Sawyer, carried on the tradition of farming on the family homestead at Howard, South Dakota and raising Angus cattle until his death in 1990. Sawyer’s Angus was recognized as a Centennial Herd in 1980. In 1987 the entire Sawyer family celebrated the farm’s centennial.

Arlen is a graduate of South Dakota State University and during his college years he was active in Block and Bridle Club, Rodeo Club, Little International and was a member of the SDSU 1974-1975 Livestock Judging Team coached

by Dr. Dan Gee. After college graduation Arlen married Becky, who had grown up on an Angus farm near Cresco, Iowa. In December 1976, they decided to move to Bassett, Neb., where he accepted the position of manager of the 700 head registered cow herd at K Plus Angus Ranch.

In 1982, Arlen and Becky purchased a small ranch in Rock County, Neb. In 1984, the Sawyers became associated with Premier Angus and Silver Plume Angus as they initiated the Profitmaker Bull program. A Premier cow herd was maintained by the Sawyers until the fall of 1990. From 1984 to 1990, Arlen and Becky purchased more ranch land in Rock County, Neb., and expanded their own cow herd. In the fall of 1990, Arlen and Becky established “A&B Cattle”

and have conducted 22 annual bull sales since that time.

A&B Cattle was recognized as a Historic Angus herd in 1995, on the 75th anniversary of the Sawyer family continuously raising registered Angus cattle. Some of the first females Arlen and Becky purchased were from the original Sawyer Angus Farm herd. Arlen and Becky have two children, Jessica and Adam, who proudly make up the fourth generation of Sawyers in the Angus business.

The A&B breeding program puts strong emphasis on calving ease, carcass quality, feed efficiency and feedlot performance.

They have a rigorous selection program in the cow herd based upon production records, and try to closely mimic the efficiency of the area’s commercial cow herds on native Sandhills forages.

A&B Cattle currently consists of 600 Angus registered and commercial cows. Over the years the Sawyers have taken advantage of many of the programs and services sponsored by the American Angus Association including Angus Source tags, the CAB Value Discovery program, the AIMS soft-

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ware management program, AHIR, and Maternal Plus. Their cow herd has been involved in DNA research testing conducted by the National Beef Cattle Consortium and Meat Animal Research Center for the past four years that includes research on identifying gene panels for growth and reproductive traits.

Arlen is a member of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, and the Sandhill Cattlemen’s Association. He is a past president of the Nebraska Angus Association and the Area II Region of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association. He has served on the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic board of directors and on the Beef Advisory Council to the Black Hills Stock Show. He and his wife Becky have served as advisors to the Nebraska Junior Angus Association.

Arlen proudly represents Nebraska on the American Angus Association board of directors where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Certified Angus Beef.

He also serves on the Angus Genetics, Inc. board as well as the Breed Improvement and Industry Relations committees.

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Nebraska. They have marketed cattle at the Nebraska Angus Association sales in Grand Island and Kearney, The Southwest Angus Association sales in McCook, The Heart of Nebraska Angus Association sales in Broken Bow, and they hosted the sales for The Sandhills Angus Association at their sale facility in Mullen. In 1991, Fred and Theresa held their own bull sale and it has been an annual event for the last 21 years.

Fred has always enjoyed visiting with people in agriculture and he has been a good ambassador for the Angus breed. Fred was the president of the Nebraska Angus Association in 1987 and 1988.

In 2001 Fred and Theresa had a complete dispersion of their cow herd, but couldn’t stay out of the cattle business for long and just one year later bought all of Max Hoffmeister’s cows.

Although the day to day operations of the ranch have passed on to Fred and Theresa’s son John, his wife Julie and their grandson David, Fred and Theresa are still involved in the Angus business and help with and promote the annual bull sale.

red and Theresa Kraye were both born and raised in the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills. Theresa was born on a ranch north of Mullen, while Fred started his life on the family ranch, south and west of Mullen.

In 1953, in an effort to keep his cows separate from his dad’s Herefords, Fred bought his first Angus cows. Fred joined the American Angus Association in the 1950’s.

Fred and Theresa were married in 1956 and they raised their family and made their living on the ranch with the cattle. Fred’s parents were still alive and the actual owners of the ranch. Fred has two sisters and the inheritance of the ranch was in question, so in 1967, Fred had a dispersal sale at the ranch of his cows and he and Theresa moved their family to town and bought a place of business. They and their children Frederick, Carol, John and Mike, operated Kraye Feed and Supply and had a diverse business that ranged from selling feed, building construction, doing repair work, selling New Holland equipment Tim & Judy Stiefel and trucking.

Cattle were always important im and Judy Stiefel of Four to Fred and Theresa and they reWinds Farms. The story of entered the Angus business in the Four Winds Farms Angus middle ‘70’s when they bought begins with the story of the farm cows from Swede Mathews and Sam Brannan.

Fred also traveled to southern Nebraska and bought several cows from Max Hoffmeister.

Through Jim Baldridge, Fred and Theresa also bought cows from Don Popkins.

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name. Judy’s parents, John and Fran Tucker, purchased a farm in 1945. A new cement block building, built for a milking parlor, became home for the family. Fran born and raised a city girl, spent the summer living in this building with four teenagers and a five year old (Judy). Fran claimed the wind blew all summer long from all four directions at the same time. She christened the farm and everything attached to it Four Winds.

In 1948, the Tuckers became interested in Angus cattle. They purchased some foundation females which became the beginning of Judy’s 4H projects. Judy had built a small herd of females by the time Tim and Judy were married in 1961. In February of 1964 after Tim served his country in the U.S. Army, they purchased half interest in the Tucker herd.

The partnership ended a few years later with a dispersal. At the dispersion Tim and Judy bought the older foundation cows and at the same time, acquired the last of J. Hall Dillon’s cow herd at Long Pine, NE. These two groups of females were the basis of Four Winds Angus. Early success of Four Winds Angus began with the sire Evaboxa Jr. and Dillon’s Dora line of females. They maintained a herd of 75 – 100 registered Angus cows.

Tim was president of the Nebraska Angus Association from 1973 – 1974 after years of serving on the board as a director. One of the main accomplishments during this time was getting the first full delegation to the National Angus convention in Chicago. All which was instrumental in securing a seat on the American Angus Association board for the state of Nebraska, a seat that is still held by a Nebraskan today.

To promote Angus cattle Tim and Judy joined a number of Angus Associations within the state to exhibit and sell breeding stock. They participated in the Nebraska Angus Futurity, which Continued on page 33 . . ..

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Dear Nebraska Angus Association Directors and Members, Thank you so much for thinking of us as we lost Mom. Thank you for contributing to her memorial. Betty’s legacy will live on through her scholarship.

support of the American Angus Foundation.

Sincerely, Milford H. Jenkins President, Angus Foundation Dear Nebraska Angus Association, Thank you for your generous gift to the Angus Foundation in memory of Eli Votaw. Their investment will em-

The Hall Family Dear Nebraska Angus Association, Thank you for choosing me as one of the 2012 scholarship recipients. I really do appreciate the Association for doing so. Thank you again.

Sincerely, Cheyann Lovett Dear Nebraska Angus Association, Thank you so much for the gift of bib overalls for our son, Brexton!

They will be perfect to wear next fall.

He already loves to be outside with the cows and in the tractor, with his Dad and Granddad.

Thanks again for your kindness.

Kory, Danielle, & Brexton Ostrand (Kory is Central District Director for the Nebraska Angus Association) Dear Nebraska Angus Association, Thank you for your generous gift to the American Angus Foundation in memory of Gary Stoller. The investment will go into Gary M Stoller Jump Start your LEADership Award fund as requested by the Stoller family. We know the family of Gary appreciates your support of the establishment of this Award fund. Again, thank you for this 32 • January/February 2013 • Nebraska Angus Association News

power the Foundation to achieve even higher levels of excellence in its comprehensive mission of supporting youth, education and research activities of the American Angus Ass’n for the benefit of its members and the advancement of the Angus breed. Again, thank you for the support of the Angus Foundation.

Sincerely, Milford H. Jenkins President, Angus Foundation

Sale, along with Hollman Angus Farm, Bohmont Angus Farm, and Blue Creek Angus Farm. In later years they started having their own bull sale at Burwell also selling private treaty Pictured: Judy and Tim Stiefel club calves, was held in Columbus, K-N Sale in bulls and replacement females.

Franklin, Open to the World Sale Tim had a construction busiin Atkinson, Angus sales in Valenness for 35 years in which he did tine and Ainsworth, and the South- land conservation work. He retired the business in the fall of east Nebraska Angus Association 2011. The construction business sale in Lincoln which they served and the Angus cattle were a good as Secretary – Treasurer and Sale blend which helped support Judy’s Managers for many years. In 1967 herd of Percheron Draft Horses. they were one of the founders of Tim and Judy have always felt the Royal Hoofers Bull test and

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strongly about promoting Angus cattle and the youth of tomorrow.

They have sponsored many events, one being the National Junior Angus Show when it was in Nebraska. They used their Percheron’s to show-case the Angus queens and dignitaries.

In 2001 it became time to make a decision about the cattle. They did not know if it was old age or the wisdom that comes with age and experience. The cattle were put on shares with Todd and Kristen Eggerling of Bluestem Valley Farms and in 2007 the Eggerlings purchased the herd.

Judy is still active in showing her Percheron draft horses and Tim goes along as the pooper scooper.

Tim and Judy have always been good stewards of the land and hope Angus Breeders of tomorrow continue in their footsteps so Angus cattle will always have good grazing and remain the choice of cattlemen.

“Amen”

Auxiliary Awards Distinguished Woman of the Year American Angus Auxiliary charter member Bette Votaw recognized in Louisville, Ky.

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n 2012, the American Angus Auxiliary celebrated 60 years of preparing young women for the future, educating consumers about the beef industry, and supporting junior activities. It’s a legacy built by countless volunteers dedicated to the Angus breed.

And it was only appropriate for Auxiliary charter member Bette Votaw, Welfleet, Neb., to be recognized as the 2012 Distinguished Woman of the Year.Votaw was honored Sunday, Nov. 11 during the 60th Annual American Angus Auxiliary Breakfast in Louisville, Ky. As Auxiliary advisor Barbara Ettredge, Pilot Point, Texas, began her speech describing the award recipient, all eyes turned to Bette.

While Ettredge transported the audience back in time, sharing Bette’s devotion to the Auxiliary, tears began to flow down Bette and her daughters, Kathy and Kerri Ann’s faces. One can only imagine the memories Bette recalled as she was reminded of the moment that changed her life forever.

It was 1952. Bette and her husband, Eli, were stepping through the doors of the Chicago International Livestock Show; strolling past the rich black, beautiful Angus cattle, Bette transformed from city girl to ranch wife. It was then that Bette realized she wanted the Angus way of life for her family.

The Chicago International was also where Bette met a small group of energetic women who asked her to join the American Angus Auxiliary. Without hesitation, Bette agreed and became a guiding light with her quiet, steady demeanor and wisdom, which kept the Auxiliary on the right path for decades.

Bette served as an Auxiliary officer for three years before resign-

ing due to her mother’s health. Ten years later, in 1993, Bette returned to lead the organization.

During her presidency, she, along with Angus enthusiasts from across the country, entertained international visitors during the World Angus Forum in Rapid City, S.D. Since that time, Bette has served as chairman and member of several Auxiliary committees.

Together in their 62 years of marriage, Bette and Eli built the historic Pictured: Seated - Bette Votaw; Standing L to R – Kerri (Votaw) Kliewer and Kathy (Votaw) Dubs E Bar V Angus Ranch.

Queens at the University of NeThe couple was inducted into the braska.

American Angus Association®’s Without Bette knowing, Eli and Angus Heritage Foundation in Auxiliary members were sketching 1999 and received the Nebraska out a plan for her to receive the Angus Association Pioneer Pro2012 Distinguished Woman of the ducer Award in 2006. Eli was deYear Award. Although Eli passed voted leader in the beef industry. away before Bette could accept the He was a lifetime member of the honor, she knew Eli was with her American Angus Association and in spirit. served on its Board of Directors.

While Bette stood on the AuxilDuring his two terms, he was instrumental in establishing the Cer- iary Breakfast stage sharing her gratitude for the Distinguished tified Angus Beef®program. Eli Woman of the Year Award, she also helped organize the Southbegan to describe her marriage to west Nebraska Angus Association not only her husband, but also to and served as Secretary-Treasurer the beef industry: “Thank you for for several years. this award, it was my family’s Bette’s constant drive and pasprivilege to be in the Angus busision for the Angus business is instilled in her children, as well. Her ness. We never had anything else in mind besides promoting Angus daughters, Kathy Marie (Louis) beef.”

Dubs, Billings, Mont.; Kerri Ann The American Angus Auxiliary (Steven) Kliewer, Henderson, Neb.; consists of individuals interested and the late Christine Sue Votaw Vinton received Auxiliary Scholar- in the welfare of the Angus breed.

Its members work to provide eduships in 1970, 1973 and 1977. And, cational activities for junior Angus Bette was “The Queen Mother” of both the 1973 and 1977 Miss Amer- members, such as scholarship programs, awards and competitions. ican Angus. Her daughters also For more information about the served as Nebraska Angus American Angus Auxiliary, visQueens, and Block and Bridle itwww.angusauxiliary.com.

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Our Angus Family: Obituary Eli B. Votaw, Jr (Buss) Eli B. Votaw, Jr (Buss) age 94 years of Wellfleet, Nebraska died on October 30, 2012 at Lincoln.

He was born on October 13, 1918 at the ranch his father had homesteaded in 1884. He was the eighth child born to Eli B. Votaw and Clara Grace Swink Votaw of rural Wellfleet, Nebraska.

In 1937, The Angus Journal had an article about an eighteen year old Nebraska boy that had traveled to Iowa and purchased “the very best heifer of the auction”.

This was the beginning of Eli building his nationally recognized registered Angus herd.

Eli was enlisted during WWII in the Horse Cavalry at Ft. Riley, Kansas. Eli was later transferred to 7th Corp Headquarters in Omaha, where he was a Master Sergeant in the Military Police. Following his honorable discharge in 1943, Eli purchased his first piece of ground. On April 10th, 1950 he married Bette Marie Petersen of North Platte, NE. Together they diligently worked to build the historic E Bar V Angus Ranch.

In 1975, Eli was elected to the American Angus Board of Directors. While serving his two terms on the Board, he was instrumental in establishing the internationally recognized Certified Angus Beef Program. For 30 years, E Bar V participated in a work study program with the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis. Eli was very influential in many young men and women’s personal lives and agriculture careers.

In addition to his ranch work, he served on the Community Center School Board, and for more than 20 years Eli served on the ad-

visory Board of the try. As an avid story teller, Eli’s memories will be continued on for University Of Nemany generations to come. braska School Of One of Eli’s favorite sayings was Technical Agricul“the only thing you can leave betural. In 1992, he was honored as the hind is a good family”. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lincoln County of 62 years, Bette of Clark Jeary ReFeeder Rancher of tirement Community in Lincoln, the year. He was a 60 year member of the Nebraska Cattlemen As- two daughters, Kathy Marie (Louis) Dubs of Billings, MT, and sociation serving on various Kerri Ann (Steven) Kliewer of committees. He was also a long Henderson. Grandchildren: Merici time member of the National CatVinton (Dominic Campbell) of tlemen Association. Eli helped orLondon, England, Katrina (Adam) ganize the Southwest Nebraska Petersen of Cheyenne, WY, Allison Angus Association and served as Dubs of Lincoln, Chase Eli Secretary – Treasurer for several Kliewer of Omaha, Garrett years. He was also a life time Kliewer of Lincoln, and Mariah member of the American Angus Kliewer of New York City, brother Association and the Nebraska Angus Association. Eli served as a Bill Votaw of North Platte and many nieces and nephews.

Delegate to the Annual meeting of Preceding him in death was his the American Angus Association beloved daughter Christine Sue National conference for decades.

Votaw Vinton, son-in-law Patrick Eli was a member of the American Donald Vinton, his parents, and Legion Post # 163 and First Evansiblings: Lillie Mae Votaw gelical Lutheran Church of North Shanafelt, Ella Votaw, Janet Votaw Platte, NE and the Elks Lodge.

Zezula, John Robert Votaw, Abner Two cherished accomplishE Votaw, Amy Grace Votaw and ments were bestowed upon Eli, and his wife Bette in recognition of Delmar William Votaw.

Burial was at Fort McPherson their contributions to the improveCemetery, Maxwell, NE. Memoriment and advancement of Angus in the United States. They were in- als may be sent to: American Angus Foundation, 3201 Frederick ducted into the Angus Heritage Ave., Saint Joseph, MO 64506.

Foundation in 1999, by the American Angus Association and in 2006, the Nebraska Angus Association presented them with the Nebraska Pioneer Producer Award.

A true cowboy, he loved to ride e horses through the canyons with his family. Eli lived his life as a passionate supporter of the ranching and ww ww w..lienetics.com Angus beef indus-

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2013 Sale & Event Calendar January 2013

January 24 – Marcy Cattle Co. Bull Sale – Sale @ Gordon January 25 – Mill Bar Angus Bull Sale – Sale @ McCook January 26 – Baldridge Bros. Bull Sale – North Platte January 26 - Sandage Angus Bull Sale Sale Sheridan Livestock @ Rushville - 5:30pm (MST) January 28 – Martin Angus Ranch Bull Sale - Ogallala

February

February 1 – March/April 2013 Neb Angus News Ads DUE February 1 – McConnell Angus Bull Sale Dix February 1 – Spring Valley Ranch Bull Sale – Bassett – Sale @ Burwell February 2 – Bartos Angus Bull Sale – Verdigre February 4 – Mike Sitz Angus Ranch Bull Sale – Burwell February 4 – Windmill Angus Ranch Bull Sale - Haigler February 8 – Cammack Farms Bull Sale – Sale @ Beatrice 77 Livestock – 1 p.m. (CST) February 11 - Carter Family Angus Bull Sale - Julesburg, CO February 11 – TK Angus Bull Sale - Gordon February 12 - Kuck Ranch Bull Sale Lexington February 13 – SandPoint Cattle Co. Bull Sale – Sale @ Chappell February 16 – Minert/Simonson Angus Bull Sale - Dunning February 19 – Cedar Top Ranch Bull Sale – Burwell February 20 – Slagle Angus Bull Sale Sargent February 21 – Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic Angus Show & Sale Kearney February 21 – Whitestone-Krebs Bull Sale Gordon February 25 – Derner Angus, Inc. Bull Sale – Sale @ Burwell February 25 –Foxhoven Angus Bull Sale – Crofton February 27 – TC Ranch Bull Sale – Franklin February 28 – Bear Mtn Angus Ranch Bull & Female Sale - Palisade

March

March 1 – Carl Dethlefs & Sons Bull Sale – Rockville March 2 - S Diamond Angus Private Treaty Bull Sale - Henderson March 4 – Vision Angus Bull Sale – North Platte March 5 – Jindra Angus Bull Sale – Sale @ Creighton March 6 – Hall Ranch Bull Sale – Bassett March 6 – Lonesome River Ranch Bull Sale - Anselmo March 6 - Priefert Angus Bull Sale - Hebron March 7 – Arrow One Angus Bull Sale – North Platte

March 8 – Southwest Nebraska Angus Ass’n Bull Sale - McCook March 9 - Smith Farms Angus Bull Sale Hay Springs March 9 – Snyder Bros. Angus Bull Sale – Sale @ Ogallala March 10 – Lienetics Royale Bull Sale – Princeton March 11 – Ostrand Angus Bull Sale – Sale @ Kearney March 12 - B-M Angus / Hay Country Bull Sale - Atkinson March 12 - Nichols & Sons Bull Sale Chambers @ Fairgrounds March 13 – Vin-Mar Angus Bull Sale – Sale @ Rushville March 16 – Dailey Angus & Diamond Lazy J Ranch @ Valentine Fairgrounds March 16 - Gardels Lazy Four Angus Bull Sale - Sale @ Huss Platte Valley Kearney March 17 - Royal Hoofers Bull Sale Beatrice March 18 - Kasselder/Freouf Bull Sale - Sale @ Burwell March 20 – Wagonhammer Angus Bull Sale – Sale @ O’Neill March 21 – Benoit Angus Bull Sale – Esbon, KS March 22 – Poss Angus Bull Sale – Sale @ Ericson March 22 - Schurrtop Angus - Sale @ McCook March 23 – Connealy Angus Bull Sale Whitman March 23 - Herbster Angus Farm Bull Sale/Falls City - Sale @ Marysville, KS March 25 - Rishel Angus Bull Sale - North Platte March 26 – Frenzen Angus Bull Sale Fullerton March 27 - Nebraska Bull Test - Broken Bow March 28 – L Bar L Angus Ranch Bull Sale – Imperial March 31 – E.D. Angus Private Treaty Bull Sale - Ashby

April

April 2 - Diagger - Orr Angus Bull Sale North Platte April 4 – A & B Cattle Co. Bull Sale – Bassett April 5 – Dethlefs Angus Ranch/Treffer Angus Bull Sale – Loup City April 6 – Kraye Angus Bull Sale - Mullen April 11 – Barstow Angus Ranch Bull Sale – Springview April 12 – Hollman Angus Bull Sale - Hallam April 13 - University of NE Bull Sale - Lincoln

May

May 1 - NAA Queen Applications DUE May 20 - Directory Ad space reservation DUE June 1st-2nd - 2013 Nebraska Jr. Angus Show & Banquet - Beatrice

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Advertisers Index ~A~ A & B Cattle Co ........................................32 ABS Global..................................................2 Accelerated Genetics ..............................44 Ag Industrial Equipment ..........................48 Angus Hall of Fame ..................................45 Arrow One Angus......................................40 ~B~ Baldridge Brothers ....................................5 Bartos Agnus ............................................15 Bear Mountain Angus ..............................31 Behlen Manufacturing..............................33 Benoit Angus ..............................................6 ~C~ Cedar Top Ranch ......................................17 Connealy Angus..........................................3 Derner Angus Ranch ................................20 Dethlef & Sons ........................................26 ~E~ E.D. Angus ................................................13 ~F~ Foxhoven Angus ......................................29 ~G~ Genex ......................................................27 ~H~ Hansen Angus ..........................................12 ~J~ Jindra Angus ............................................24 ~K~ Kuck Angus ..............................................11 ~L~ Lienemann Management Prod. ................36 ~M~ Macholan & Double D Angus ....................20 Martin Angus Ranch ................................23 McConnell Angus......................................21 Mill Bar Angus Ranch ..............................18 Minert/Simonson Angus Ranch ..............BC ~N~ Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic....................1 ~O~ Ostrand Angus..........................................25 ~S~ S Diamond Angus ......................................7 Sandpoint Cattle Co. ................................28 Slagle Angus ............................................39 Smith Angus Farms ..................................35 Snyder Bros. ............................................13 Sonderup Angus ......................................14 Spring Valley Ranch & Cattle....................40 Southwest Nebraska Associaion..............40 ~T~ TC Ranch ..................................................37 TK Angus ....................................................9 ~V~ Vin-Mar Cattle Co. ..................................IBC Vision Angus ............................................46 Vitalix ......................................................IFC ~W~ Whitestone-Krebs ....................................47 Windmill Angus Ranch ............................19

THE RANCHERS BULL SALE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013 1:00 PM AT THE RANCH 13 MILES WEST OF SARGENT LUNCH @11:30

SELLING 150 HEAD 120 YEARLING REGISTERED ANGUS BULLS AND 30 YEARLING HEIFERS COME TO SLAGLE ANGUS TO APPRAISE A POWERFUL SET OF CATTLE BACKED BY GERATIONS OF CRITICRITICAL SELECTION FOR TOP PERFORMANCE, HIGH CARCASS QUALITY AND SOME OF THE TOP EPD’S AVAILABLE ANYWHERE. SIRED BY THE TOP PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS SIRES IN THE ANGUS BREED.

SITZ UPWARD 307R - 17 Sons sell. Upward is a true performance sire with outstanding across the board EPD,s. The Upward sons have been in high demand from commercial bull customers for their power and extra pounds. These cattle have great length of body, performance, maternal and carcass traits.

BW+2.4 WW+71 YW +137 MILK +43 MARB +.41 REA +.69

SA HIGH DEFINITION 560 - 13 Sons sell. HIGH DEFINITION is a true calving ease sire with the frame and length of body to also sire top performance. Sire by HA Image Maker, HIGH DEFINITION should also be an excellent female producer. This top young sire has an extreme EPD spred of -2.5 BW to +123 yearling weight.

Will be on display sale day.

BW-2.5 WW+72 YW +123 MILK +34 MARB +.30 REA +.54

CONNEALY IMPRESSION - 23 Sons sell. The calves by IMPRESSION are deep bodied and thick-made. Impression has an outstanding EPD profile with low birth, high maternal, carcass and performance numbers. Impression also ranked very high for feed efficiency, tenderness and total profit through the Angus Sire Alliance.

BW+.8 WW+67 YW +125 MILK +34 MB +.44 REA +.70 $B+78.39

CONNEALY REFLECTION - 11 Sons sell. REFLECTION is a calving ease sire with a pedigree featuring many of the elite female sires of the angus breed-EXT, 878, 598 and Dateline.

The Reflection sons are deep bodied, thick, easy fleshing cattle with balanced EPD’s.

BW+.6 WW+57 YW +105 MILK +34 MB +.41 REA +.37 $B +68.39

Customer satisfaction is very important to us. Come take a walk through the cattle and let us know what best fits your operation.

TC ROMEO 917 - 26 sons sell. Romeo was the top selling bull in the 2010 TC sale. Posting a 1659 pound adj. 365 weight and a 17.6 inch Ribeye. Romeo packs this muscle and performance into a moderate frame and deep body.

The calves by Romeo have consistently been some of our highest gaining on test and will be featured in this sale.

BW+1.1 WW+62 YW +136 MILK +32 MB +.42 REA +.35 $B +70.07

*FOR CATALOGS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

MARK or KRISTIN SLAGLE 44261 RD 817 SARGENT, NE 68874

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e-mail address: slagleangus@nctc.net Web site: www.slagleangus.com Auctioneer - Joe Goggins Nebraska Angus Association News • January/February 2013 • 39

Sale Reports

Angus Bull Sale

Bear Mtn. Angus Ranch Heifer & Donor Sale Herd City: Palisade, NE US Auctioneer: Kyle Schow - Sale Date: 10/28/2012 API Rep: Matt Printz

15 Open Heifers Average - $4926.00 1 Open Cow Average - $4750.00 1 Special Lot - $4750.00 17 Total Registered Females

Gross: $83,400.00 Average: $4,905.00

February 1, 2013 1 1:00 :00 PM PM CST

Top Heifer Lot 2005 - Bear Mtn Enchantress 2005 - $14,000.00 Buyer: Jenny Keyes Springfield NE Sire Name: S A V Pioneer 7301 Lot 2184 - Bear Mtn Gal 2184 - $9,500.00 Buyer: Michelle Keyes Springfield NE Sire Name: B C Lookout 7024 Lot 2128 - Bear Mtn Eulima 2128 - $7,000.00 Buyer: Lee Hymel Vacherie LA Sire Name: VAR Rocky 80029 Lot 2121 - Bear Mtn Jamie 2121 - $5,000.00 Buyer: Cade Cappel McCook NE Sire Name: Connealy Stimulus 8419 Top Open Cow Lot 61 - Boyd Forever Lady 502 - $4,750.00 Buyer: Marshall and Fenner Farms Malta Bend MO Sire Name: O C C Emblazon 854E

Burwell Livestock Exchange Exchange B urwell Livestock Burwell, Nebraska Burwell, Nebraska

Spring Sp ring V Valley alley Ranch & Cattle

Pettera Angus Ranch Dispersion Herd City: McCook, NE US Auctioneer: Steve Bonham Sale Location: McCook Tri-state Livestock Auction, Sale Date: 11/23/12 - Sale Mgr: Parker Friedrich API Rep: Matt Printz

Come Come see see tthe he d difference. ifference.

160 Total Registered Live Lots Gross: $435,650.00 - Average: $2,722.00 391 Semen (units) Gross: $8,768.00 - Average: $22.00

160 Reported Sale Total Gross: $435,650.00 - Average: $2,722.00 Top Bull Lot 127 - O C C Whow 682W - $10,000.00 Buyer: Matt Stanley Stephenville TX Sire Name: O C C Paxton 730P Lot 131 - RDP Protege 0325- $5,000.00 Buyer: Jim Harms Valentine NE Sire Sire Name: GAR-EGL Protege More Top Open Heifer Lot 2A - RDP Windy Donna 1841 - $5,200.00 Buyer: Tim Hacket Cuba IL Sire Name: A A R Really Windy 1205

SandPoint Genetic Influence Sale Herd City: Chappell, NE US Auctioneer: Steve Dorran and Kyle Schow API Rep: Matt Printz Sale Manager: American Angus Hall of Fame Sale Date: 12/8/2012 -

273 Total Registered Females Gross: $705,800.00 - Average: $2,585.00 180 Commercial Bred Heifers (head) Gross: $311,225.00 - Average: $1,729.00 453 Reported Sale Total Gross: $1,017,025.00 - Average: $2,245.00 Top Bred Cow Lot 13 - SandPoint Lady 7872 - 2/3 - $15,500.00 Buyer: DK Ranches Oakdale CA Sire Name: G A R Retail Product Lot 59 - Sandpoint Erica 7825 - 2/3 - $6,400.00 Buyer: ZWT Ranch Speedwell TN Sire Name: Connealy Onward Lot 61 - Sandpoint Erica 7812 - $5,500.00 Buyer: Kenny Angus Schaller IA Sire Name: Connealy Onward Top Fall Pair Lot 10 - Sandpoint Primrose 7925 - $7,500.00 Buyer: ZWT Ranch Speedwell TN Sire Name: O C C Emblazon 854E Lot 82 - Sandpoint Blackcap 7980 - $6,500.00 Buyer: Jamie Stevenson Ciaro NE Sire Name: G A R Predestined Lot 97 - Bushs Lady 7702 - $5,500.00 Buyer: Vin-Mar Cattle Co. Gordon NE Sire Name: Bushs Lit Up 706

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Southwest Nebraska Angus Association 48th Annual Spring Sale

Friday - March 8, 2013 Selling:

1:00 pm, CST Tri-State Livestock (West Barn) • McCook, Nebraska

40 Yearling & Fall Bulls 15 Registered Yearling Angus Heifers

Consigners: Ely Angus, Roger & Jim Ely Logan Angus, Bob Logan, McCook Pettera Angus, Randy & Desree Pettera, McCook Triple C Cattle Co., Bill Cappel, McCook Sale Day Phone: (308) 345-2516

Randy Pettera, Sale Manager 38699 Dr. 718, McCook, NE 69001 (308) 345-2516

E-mail: petterad@ocsmccook.com All guarantees are between buyer & seller

Arrow One Angus

Annual Bull Sale March 7th, 2013 • 1:00 pm Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds in North Platte, NE

Selling 60 Registered Angus Bulls 15 Registered Angus Heifers Due to drought, we will feed bulls until May 1, 2013

Complete Ultrasound Data Great Selection of Calving Ease Bulls!!

Pelvic Measured

S A V Iron Mountain 8066

Sons of • Iron Mountain • S Chisum • Connealy Consensus 7229 • AAR Really Windy • Rancher 65

Arrow One Angus Wayne and Dona Rundback North Platte, NE 308-534-0382 (home) 308-530-4859 (Wayne’s cell) S Chisum 6175

Call today to reserve your ad space for the

March / April Issue FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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308/577-6700 info@nebraskaangus.org

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Fort Worth, TX 1-800-422-2117

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Lemoyne Dailey PO Box 152 Thedford, NE 69166

Home: 308-645-2712 Cell: 402-760-2727

When “thats the way we’ve always done it” just isn’t good enough anymore...

CALL ME! Steve Dorran -Auctioneer 5703 Red Bridge Dr Timnath, CO 80547 403-540-9498 Nebraska Angus Association News • January/February 2013 • 41

DETHLEFS ANGUS RANCH Registered Angus

Since 1950

“Where Quality Counts” “Dutch” & Marian Dethlefs 31310 Imperial Rd • Ravenna, NE 68869 Ph. 308/452-4147

Craig & Laurie Dethlefs 13947 W. Power Rd • North Platte, NE 69101 308/368-7660

Lazy Black Diamond Ranch Registered Angus Since 1951

Bred for fertility, calving ease, maternal, disposition, growth, carcass, and conformation.

Purebred & Commercial Angus Office 308/483-5100 John & Laurie Widdowson Lodgepole, NE 69149 15175 U.S. Hwy. 30 John’s E-mail: widdowson@nctc.net Cell 308/390-5697

Select bulls at Private Treaty anytime.

For details contact Kevin at (308) 894-8735 or (308) 750-9055 Glause Family 379 Hwy. 92 • Palmer, NE 68864

FRENZEN ANGUS “More Pounds - More Profit”

Annual Production Sale - March 26, 2013 Females & Club Calves for Sale Private Treaty www.frenzencattle.com Galen Frenzen •(308) 536-2069 Cell: (308)550-0237 50802 N. Edgewood Rd. Eric's Cell: (308) 550-0238

Fullerton, NE 68638

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RANDY RASBY P.O. Box 581 • Sutherland, NE 69165 Phone (308) 386-4857 • Mobile (308-539-6195

Jerry & Gary Dethlefs Annual Production Sale 1st Friday in March 78009 S. River Rd. - Rockville, NE 68871 - 308/372-3200 www.dethlefsangus.com

Jorgensen Farms

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Mick Cox & Family 73786 Ave. 356 • Hayes Center, NE Phone (308) 286-3416 • Cell (308) 340-4332 E-Mail: millbarangus@hotmail.com 42 • January/February 2013 • Nebraska Angus Association News

Bovine Elite, LLC - 800-786-4066 Genetic Horizons - 800-443-6389 Cattle Visions - 800-774-0437

A maternal bull that works on all breeds of heifers

Kellen & Klaire Jorgensen 311 Rd U • Exeter, NE 68351 (402) 366-9475

Twin Mills Angus Ranch

Tim & Kim Marlatt 7070 130 Trail Gordon, NE 69343 (308) 282-1726 tkangus@gpcom.net

Registered and Commercial Angus Cattle

Richard and Randy Nelson 1 3/4 miles West and 3/4 mile South of Ansley, NE 68814

Herd Prosperity, Connealy Contractor, Herd Sires: Sires â&#x20AC;&#x201C;SAV Connealy Deep Canyon, SAF Strategy, SydGen Bullet, SydGen SydGen Mandate, Mandate, SAV Platinum, SAV Connealy Concrete, San Dan Republic, Triple Threat (DarkConnealy Red Charolais) Deep A.I. Sires Triple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Net Worth, CAR Duke, Final Answer, Sitz Upward 307RBull) Canyon, Threat (Dark Red Charolais

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WAGONHAMMER RANCHES HAS THE PROGRAM YOU CAN COUNT ON

Jay Wolf Family, Owners 402/395-2178 Box 548 â&#x20AC;˘ Albion, NE 68620 www.wagonhammer.com Email: wagonhammer@dtnspeed.net The Total Performance Brand Myron Benes, Sales 402/395-6962 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 402/649-2719

Benoit Angus BULL SALE ~ MARCH 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Third Thursday in Marchâ&#x20AC;?

Everett & Bonnie Benoit 621 Hwy 61 â&#x20AC;˘ Esbon, KS 66941 (785) 725-3231 â&#x20AC;˘ (888) 870-2855 Chad Benoit â&#x20AC;˘ (785) 725-3005 Doug & Michelle Benoit â&#x20AC;˘ (785) 725-6211 ebbenoit@ruraltel.net

Sonderup Angus Bulls, Heifers, and Embryos for Sale Private Treaty 31155 State Highway 22 â&#x20AC;˘ Genoa, Nebraska 68640

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Lori Wagner 308/536-2975 cell: 308/550-0349

Pettera Angus Randy & Desree Pettera 38699 Drive 718 McCook, NE 69001 308-345-2516

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January

17 - Nathan Palm Angus Bull and Female Sale, Estelline, SD, Sale at Watertown, SD 18 - Albrecht/Penz President's Day Angus Bull and Commercial Female Sale, at the Clay Freeny February Ranch, Caddo, OK 1 - Spring Valley Ranch 18 - Koupal Angus Ranch Production Sale, Bassett, NE Spring Bull and Female 2 - Knop Angus Sale, Ida Grove, Sale, Dante, SD IA 22-23 - 58th Annual Illinois 2 - Leroy Boeckel Performance Angus Breeder's Futurity, -Tested Bull & Female Sale, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Hazen, ND, sale at Mandan, Springfield, IL ND 23 - Penner Ranch Angus 8 - Mohnen Angus Performance Bull Sale, Sulphur, OK -Tested Bull Sale, White Lake, 24 - Rockin’ R Production SD Sale, Plainville, KS 9 - Schaff Angus Valley Sale, 27 - Conley Angus Online St. Anthony, ND Bull Sale, hosted by Angus 11 - Carter Family Angus Ranch Live (Clarksdale, MO).

Bull Sale, Julesburg, CO 12 - Carlson Angus Production Sale, Regent, ND, sale at Dickinson, ND 16 - East Tennessee Angus Association 95th Annual Sale, at Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN 16 - Schiefelbein Angus Sale, Kimball, MN 16 - Woodruff Angus Annual Production Sale, Milton, IA, WORLD ANGUS HEADQUARTERS Sale at Bloomfield, IA Box 660, Smithville, MO 64089-0660 Phone: 816.532.0811 - Fax: 81-532-8851 17 - Byergo Angus Sale, E-mail: angushall@earthlink.net Savannah, MO www.angushall.com 6 - Nebraska Cornhusker Angus Sale, at the Auction Market, Fairbury, NE 25 - Mill Bar Angus 14th Annual Production Sale, Hayes Center, sale at McCook, NE

MINERT/SIMONSON ANGUS RANCH Performance Bull Sale Saturday,

February 16, 2013 1PM CST

At the ranch near Dunning, NE

Selling 130 January-February Yearling Angus Bulls 20 Commercial Angus replacement HEIFERS from the McGINN Ranch Also Selling: 1 well-broke gelding Featuring Sons of: AAR HIGH FIVE 8563 (22 sons) SITZ UPWARD 307R (12 sons)

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♦ CONNEALY INDUSTRY 5634 (24 sons & grandsons) CONNEALY ANSWER 71 (7 sons) ♦ SITZ UPWARD 539X (12 sons)

MSAR HIGH FIVE 8342 1/22/12 — BW-81 BW +1.0 ♦ WW +69 ♦ YW +94 ♦ Milk +23 Sire: AAR High Five 8563 Dam Sire: Connealy Industry 5634

MSAR HIGH FIVE 8452 1/19/12 — BW-78 BW +.1 ♦ WW +70 ♦ YW +97 ♦ Milk +26 Sire: AAR High Five 8563 Dam Sire: SAV Final Answer 0035

SIMONSON INDUSTRY 6122 1/27/12 — BW-90 BW +2.7 ♦ WW +47 ♦ YW +79 ♦ Milk +24 Sire: Connealy Industry 5634 Dam Sire: Connealy Front Page 0228

MSAR UPWARD 7742 1/31/12 — BW-78 BW -.8 ♦ WW +57 ♦ YW +105 ♦ Milk +38 Sire: Sitz Upward 307R Dam Sire: Sitz Alliance 476P

MSAR FINAL ANSWER 7572 1/24/12 — BW-77 BW -1.1 ♦ WW +61 ♦ YW +93 ♦ Milk +23 Sire: SAV Final Answer 0035 Dam Sire: Connealy Onstar 3213

MSAR INDUSTRY 8542 2/6/12 — BW-80 BW +2.1 ♦ WW +50 ♦ YW +86 ♦ Milk +23 Sire: Connealy Industry 5634 Dam Sire: Stepladder 004 Traveler 484

MSAR UPWARD 7352 1/27/12 — BW-81 BW +1.1 ♦ WW +59 ♦ YW +102 ♦ Milk +30 Sire: Sitz Upward 307R Dam Sire: Leachman Right Time

MSAR 539X 7962 1/25/12 — BW-90 BW +1.5 ♦ WW +56 ♦ YW +101 ♦ Milk +31 Sire: Sitz Upward 539X Dam Sire: Connealy Industry 5634

MSAR ANSWER 7912 2/5/12 — BW-80 BW 0 ♦ WW +48 ♦ YW +87 ♦ Milk +23 Sire: Connealy Answer 71 Dam Sire: Connealy Industry 5634

Lowell & Carrol Minert PO Box 68 ~ Dunning, NE 68833 (308) 538-2676 Cell: (308) 539-9010

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J.W. & Cindy Simonson 83450 Hawley Flats Rd. ~ Dunning, NE 68833 (308) 538-2548

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Volume Discounts First Breeding Season Guarantee Free Wintering Free Delivery (within 300 miles) Outstanding selection of calving ease and growth bulls weighing 1100-1300 lbs.

DV Auction Pre-sale video will be on DV Auction during the sale.

Sale video on website Feb. 10 www.minertsimonson.com View the Sale Book on the web site after Feb. 1, 2013