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Show Ring Lights!
At the 14th Annual
Awards Banquet
Recognizing the 2013 Membership
Thanks and Recognition We would like to recognize and thank the following people for their help and support in making the CJLA banquet a success...
Mark & Cheryl Clement Catering A special Thank-You for taking over the preparations of this fabulous meal!
Cal Poly's Western Bonanza * For their organized contribution in making this event go smoothly
Kristi Mattes & Family * Can't Thank You enough for all your Hard Work in making the banquet special for everyone! The Decorations were Fabulous!!!!!
Sullivan Supply, Inc. * For all their added extra support and generous donations to the CJLA. (209) 367-5972 • (800) 475-5902
Lori Madden — A special thanks for helping out and being our photographer!
Farm Supply * For all your support and donation to the auction! (Check out their stores in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, Santa Maria and Buellton)
Paso Robles Fairgrounds — For the Great Facilities and for working with us.
Madonna Inn Resort & Spa * Thanks so much for helping us with the cookies! Walt & Miti Beljean (Dad & Mom) * For providing the Wonderful Cookies, the Water for Everyone and all the miles and getting everything done! Thank You so much!! Family and Friends — For all your help and dedication throughout the years! We definitely couldn't do it without you!
Essay Contest Winners:
2013 Junior Board of Directors Front row l to r: Royce McPhee-Bayha, Emily Brewen Back row l to r: Nicole Smith, Hannah Seymore, Codi Shelton, Maggie Madden Not pictured: Aaron Kerlee, Justina Moses
Junior Division, l-r: Rachel Mendez (2nd place), Elizabeth Vietheer (1st place)
Intermediate Division, l-r: Devyn Palmer (2nd place), Josh Mendez (1st place)
Senior Division, l-r: Morgan Alexander (2nd place), Lauren Ivey (1st place)
Person who brought in the most Sponsor Donations: 53 Standridge (no photo available)march/april 2014 Ethan
9-12 Hog Division
Front row – l to r: Ethan Standridge – 1st pl. Division, 4th place Showmanship; Meghan Weinrich – 2nd pl. Division, 1st pl. Showmanship; Lauren Bliss – 4th pl. Division, 6th pl. Showmanship; Garrett Bowe – 5th pl. Division, 5th pl. Showmanship; Jessica Sterling – 6th pl. Division, 2nd pl. Showmanship. Back row – l to r: Gracie Verdegaal – 7th pl. Division, 3rd pl. Showmanship; Kilee Carrera-Gillard – 8th pl. Division, 7th pl. showmanship. Not pictured: Lucia Abreu – 3rd pl. Division, 8th pl. Showmanship; Cody Jackson – 9th pl. Division; Taylor Holt – 10th pl. Division; Taelor Smestadmoen- 9th pl. Showmanship; Tucker Banta – 10th pl. Showmanship.
English Steer Division
Front row – l to r: Austin Thompson – 1st pl. Division; Raeann Brown – 2nd pl. Division, 6th pl. 16-19 Showmanship; Allyson Lusk – 3rd pl. Division, 4th pl. 13-15 Showmanship; Rex Roseman – 4th pl. Division; Drew Hartill – 6th pl. Division. Back row – l to r: Marisa Tsuboi – 7th pl. Division; Royce McPhee-Bayha – 9th pl. Division. Not pictured: Faith Osborn – 5th pl. Division; Aaron Kerlee - 8th pl. Division; Travis Radonich – 10th pl. Division.
9-12 Sheep Division
Front row – l to r: Rachel Mendez – 1st pl. Division, 1st pl. Showmanship; Nickolas Henry – 2nd pl. Division, 2nd pl. Showmanship; Ty Lewis – 3rd pl. Division, 3rd pl. Showmanship; Jenna Pankey – 4th pl. Division, 10th pl. Showmanship; Blake Morgan – 5th pl. Division, 4th pl. Showmanship. Back row – l to r: Luke Morino – 6th pl. Division, 6th pl. Showmanship; Sarah Hughey – 7th pl. Division; Mikaela Santos – 9th pl. Division, 5th pl. Showmanship; Garrett Bowe – 10th pl. Division, 7th pl. Showmanship; Jacob Teresi – 8th pl. Division, 8th pl. Showmanship. Not pictured: Callie Tanson – 9th pl. Showmanship.
Angus Heifer Division
Front row, l to r: Shannon Tower -1st pl. Division, 1st pl. 16-19 Showmanship; Dawson Dal Porto – 2nd pl. Division; Riley Gonzalves – 3rd pl. Division; Allyson Sousa – 4th pl. Division, 5th pl. 16-19 Showmanship; Hailey Traynham – 6th pl. Division. Back row –l to r: Tyler Coleman – 7th pl. Division, Most Helpful Award; Joshua Sousa – 9th pl. Division, 4th pl. Showmanship; Rex Roseman – 10th pl. Division. Not pictured: Megan Silveira – 5th pl. Division, 8th pl. 13-15 Showmanship; Macy Perry – 8th pl. Division, 8th pl. 16-19 Showmanship; Colby Perry – 10th pl. 9-12 Showmanship.
13-15 Hog Division
Front row – l to r: Kiana Peters – 1st pl. Division, 1st pl. Showmanship, Herdsmanship Award; Shelby Weinrich – 2nd pl. Division, 3rd pl. Showmanship; Amanda Farquharson – 4th pl. Division, 9th pl. Showmanship; Clay Verdegaal – 5th pl Division, 4th pl. Showmanship; Hannah Seymore – 6th pl. Division, 2nd pl. Showmanship, Most Improved Award. Back row – l to r: Alexis Jones – 9th pl. Division, 5th pl. Showmanship. Not pictured: Elijah Johnson – 3rd pl. Division, 8th pl. Showmanship; Eleanor Borba – 7th pl. Division, 6th pl. Showmanship, Sportsmanship Award; Alexandria Smestadmoen – 8th pl. Division; Bailee Stewart – 10th pl. Division; Nick Seymore – 7th pl. Showmanship; Dawson Spencer – 10th pl. Showmanship.
Black/Black-X Steer Division
Front row – l to r: Samantha Stoneham – 1st pl. Division, 2nd pl. 13-15 Showmanship, Most Helpful Award; Jeffery McGuire – 2nd pl. Division, 3rd pl. 13-15 Showmanship; Cooper Andres – 3rd pl. Division, 7th pl. 9-12 Showmanship; Taryn Wright – 5th pl. Division, 8th pl. 9-12 Showmanship, Herdsmanship Award; Samuel Patton – 6th pl. Division. Back row – l to r: Emily Brewen – 9th pl. Division; Parker Denny – 7th pl. Division; Grant Hartill – 10th pl. Division, 5th pl. 9-12 Showmanship. Not pictured: Julia Dayton – 4th pl. Division; Hailey Traynham – 8th pl. Division, 6th pl. 13-15 Showmanship; Sydney Manning – 9th pl. 13-15 Showmanship.
13-15 Sheep Division
Front row –l to r: Sydney Edwards – 1st pl. Division, 1st pl. Showmanship, Herdsmanship Award; Maggie Madden – 2nd pl. Division, 3rd pl. Showmanship, Most Helpful Award; Jaylene Serpa – 4th pl. Division, 2nd pl. Showmanship; Sarah Bayne – 5th pl. Division, 9th pl. Showmanship; Sarah McClure – 3rd pl. Division, 4th pl. Showmanship. Back row – l to r: Jacob Richardson – 7th pl. Division, 7th pl. Showmanship, Most Improved Award; Courtney Castello – 6th pl. Showmanship. Not pictured – Madison Morgan – 6th pl. Division, 10th pl. Showmanship; Megan Puget – 8th pl. Division; Tyler Dietz – 9th pl. Division; Kristyn Smith – 10th pl. Division, 5th pl. Showmanship; Joshua Mendez – 8th pl. Showmanship.
Hereford Heifer Division
Front row, l to r: Madison Dewar – 1st pl. Division; Kaylee McInvale – 3rd pl. Division, 2nd pl. 9-12 Showmanship; Megan Dewar – 4th pl. Division; Clara DeLong – 6th pl. Division; Kathryn Coleman – 7th pl. Division, Most Improved Award. Not pictured: Bailey Morrell – 2nd pl. Division, 9th pl. 9-12 Showmanship; Natalie Thompson – 5th pl. Division; Shelby Radonich – 8th pl. Division; Megan Snook – 9th pl. Division.
16-19 Hog Division
Front row – l to r: Amy Hanks – 1st pl. Division, 3rd pl. Showmanship; Baylie McIntyre – 2nd pl. Division, 2nd pl. Showmanship; Codi Shelton – 4th pl. Division, 6th pl. Showmanship; Travis Lehfeldt – 6th pl. Division, 1st pl. Showmanship, Most Helpful Award; Shane Gillard – 7th pl. Showmanship. Not pictured; Savannah Miller – 3rd pl. Division, 5th pl. Showmanship; Matteo Abreu – 5th pl. Division; JD Ferrero- 7th pl. Division, 4th pl. Showmanship; Nelson Hanson – 8th pl. Division, 9th pl. Showmanship; Zach Johnson – 9th pl. Division, 10th pl. Showmanship; Luke McFarland – 10th pl. Division; Vanessa Soto – 8th pl. Showmanship.
All Other Color Steer Division
Front row – l to r: Madison Andrade -1st pl. Division, 7th pl. 13-15 Showmanship; Christopher Sousa – 2nd pl. Division; Royce McPhee-Bayha – 3rd pl. Division; Gianna Ricci – 4th pl. Division, 7th pl. 16-19 Showmanship; Rose McPhee – 5th pl. Division, Sportsmanship Award. Back row – l to r: David Valdez – 7th pl. Division, 10th pl. 13-15 Showmanship; Stewart Andres – 8th pl. Division, 5th pl. 13-15 Showmanship; Sarah Brewen – 9th pl. Division, Most Improved Award. Not pictured: Samantha Stoneham – 6th pl. Division; Amanda Prentice – 10th pl. Division.
16-19 Sheep Division
Front row, l to r: Bridgette Eldridge – 1st pl. Division, 4th pl. Showmanship; Kelsie Bowles – 2nd pl. Division, 1st pl. Showmanship; Amy Hanks – 5th pl. Division, 8th pl. Showmanship; Emily Hoogendoorn – 6th pl. Division, 7th pl. Showmanship, Sportsmanship Award; Isaac Lewis – 7th pl. Division, 5th pl. Showmanship. Back row –l to r: Morgan Alexander – 8th pl. Division, 6th pl. Showmanship. Not pictured: Jessica Teresi – 3rd pl. Division, 2nd pl. Showmanship; Taylor Durfey – 9th pl. Division, 9th pl. Showmanship; Caleb Johnson – 10th pl. Division; Kortney Russell – 10th pl. Showmanship.
Shorthorn Heifer Division
Front row – l to r: Aaron Kerlee – 1st pl. Division, 1st pl. 13-15 Showmanship; Adam Souza – 2nd pl. Division; Dana Souza – 3rd pl. Division, 3rd pl. 9-12 Showmanship; Austin Thompson – 5th pl. Division. Not pictured: Kristyn Torres – 4th pl. Division; Madeline Wisecarver – 6th pl. Division; Grant Sardella – 7th pl. Division.
Maine-Anjou Heifer Division
Front row – l to r: Aaron Kerlee – 1st pl. Division; Haley Rocha – 3rd pl. Division, 1st pl. 9-12 Showmanship; Dana Souza – 4th pl. Division; Brittany Hefner – 5th pl. Division. Not pictured: Jacob Rodriguez – 2nd pl. Division.
Charolais Heifer Division
Front row – l to r: L to r: Forrest Pankey – 1st pl. Division, 10th pl. 16-19 Showmanship; Clara DeLong – 5th pl. Division. Not pictured: Josie Woodcock – 2nd pl. Division; Lacey Hill – 3rd pl. Division; John Woodcock – 4th pl. Division.
Not Pictured: Limousin Heifer Division Robby Tunzi – 1st pl. Division
9-12 Goat Division
Front row – l to r: Joshua Kelly – 1st pl. Division, 1st pl. Showmanship, Most Improved Award; Abigail Douglas – 2nd pl. Division, 3rd pl. Showmanship; Michael Rezendes – 3rd pl. Division, 4th pl. Showmanship; Kennedy Newton – 4th pl. Division, 7th pl. Showmanship; Katelyn Diniz – 5th pl. Division, 6th pl. Showmanship; Alexis Diniz – 6th pl. Division, 9th pl. Showmanship. Back row –l to r: Mikaela Santos – 8th pl. Division, 5th pl. Showmanship; Nathaniel Ratkovich – 9th pl. Division, 10th pl. Showmanship. Not pictured: Carly Castello – 7th pl. Division, 2nd pl. Showmanship; Alexis Cano – 10th pl. Division, 8th pl. Showmanship.
Top Ten Overall Hog Division Winners
Front row – l to r: Meghan Weinrich – 9th; Codi Shelton – 7th; Shelby Weinrich – 6th; Ethan Standridge – 5th; Baylie McIntyre – 3rd. Back row – l to r: Amy Hanks – 2nd; Kiana Peters -1st. Not pictured: Travis Lehfeldt – 10th; Matteo Abreu – 8th; Savannah Miller – 4th.
Top Ten Overall Heifer Division Winners
Front row – l to r: Riley Gonsalves – 10th; Royce McPhee-Bayha – 9th: Forrest Pankey – 5th; Laurel Surprenant – 6th; Haley Rocha – 2nd. Back row –l to r: Aaron Kerlee – 1st; Shannon Tower – 2nd. Not pictured: Kristyn Torres – 8th; Madison Dewar – 7th; Jacob Rodriguez – 4th.
13-15 Goat Division
Front row – l to r: Erin Johnson – 1st pl. Division, 1st pl. Showmanship; Tyson Brem – 2nd pl. Division, 3rd pl. Showmanship; Clayton Sardella – 3rd pl. Division, 2nd pl. Showmanship, Most Helpful Award; Jared Smith – 4th pl. Division, 8th pl. Showmanship; Starr Hibbits – 5th pl. Division. Back row – l to r: Madison Andrade – 6th pl. Division, 7th pl. Showmanship; Andrew Rezendes – 7th pl. Division, 4th pl. Showmanship; Courtney Castello – 9th pl Division, 5th pl Showmanship; Jacob Richardson – 9th pl Showmanship; Emily Taylor – 10th pl Division; Devyn Palmer – 6th pl Showmanship; Nicholas Ratkovich – 8th pl Division, 10th pl Showmanship.
Top Ten Overall Steer Division Winners
Front row – l to r: Amanda Prentice – 10th; Christopher Sousa – 9th; Grant Hartill – 8th; Madison Andrade – 7th; Allyson Lusk – 6th. Back row – l to r: Jeffery McGuire – 5th; David Valdez – 3rd; Samantha Stoneham – 2nd; Austin Thompson – 1st. Not pictured: Julia Dayton – 4th.
Top Ten Overall Goat Division Winners
Front row –l to r: Jared Smith – 10th; Joshua Kelly – 9th; Colleen McCarty – 6th. Back row – l to r: Nicole Smith – 5th; Tyson Brem – 4th; Erin Johnson – 1st; Alexandra Castello – 3rd; Kelsie Bowles – 2nd. Not pictured: Clayton Sardella – 8th; Logan Van Allen – 7th.
All Other Breeds Heifer Division
Front row – l to r: Laurel Surprenant – 1st pl. Division, 2nd pl. 16-19 Showmanship; Royce McPhee-Bayha – 2nd pl. Division; Elizabeth Vietheer – 3rd pl. Division, Sportsmanship Award; Rachel Day – 4th pl. Division; Nicole Hefner – 5th pl. Division, 3rd pl. 16-19 Showmanship. Back row –l to r: Haley Rocha – 6th pl. Division; Madison Andrade – 7th pl. Division, Herdsmanship Award; Allyson Lusk – 8th pl. Division; Rose McPhee – 10th pl. Division. Not pictured: Devinann Sherwood – 9th pl. Division, 9th pl. 16-19 Showmanship; Tyler Tasker – 4th pl. 16-19 Showmanship.
16-19 Goat Division
Front row – l to r: Colleen McCarty – 4th pl Division, 5th pl Showmanship, Sportsmanship Award; Alexandra Castello – 2nd pl Division, 3rd pl Showmanship; Kelsie Bowles – 1st pl Division, 1st pl Showmanship; Nicole Smith – 3rd pl Division, 2nd pl Showmanship, Herdsmanship Award; Hazen Bisnett – 7th pl Division, 7th pl Showmanship. Back row: Bridgette Eldridge – 8th pl Division, 10th pl Showmanship. Not pictured: Logan Van Allen – 5th pl Division, 4th pl Showmanship; Anna Andrews – 6th pl Division, 8th pl Showmanship; Adaven Scronce – 9th pl Division, 6th pl Showmanship; Amy Andrews – 10th pl Division, 9th pl Showmanship.
Top Ten Overall Lamb Division Winners
Front row – l to r: Nickolas Henry – 10th; Emily Hoogendoorn – 9th; Amy Hanks – 8th; Alexandra Castello – 7th; Maggie Madden – 6th. Back row – l to r: Rachel Mendez – 5th; Sydney Edwards – 3rd; Kelsie Bowles – 2nd; Bridgette Eldridge – 1st. Not pictured: Jessica Teresi – 4th.
. . . e h t w o n K o Get t Overall
Kiana Peters is the Overall Hog Division Winner. She is 16 years old, lives in Madera, and is a Junior at Chowchilla High School.
Kiana has a full schedule besides CJLA activities. She participates in ASB, CSF, Cheerleading, Student Council, 4-H and FFA and serves as a sectional FFA Officer.
Champions!
academic decathlon. She enjoys CJLA because it is being a part of a like-minded group of people who enjoy showing livestock. Also being able to show year round is cool!
Aaron Kerlee
When asked why she enjoyed being a member of CJLA, Kiana replied, “I feel CJLA is a great organization to be involved in. It teaches us to keep striving to be our very best, good sportsmanship, and develops friendships that will last a lifetime. The members of CJLA are not only competitors, but have become family.”
is the Overall Heifer Division Winner. He is 15 years old and lives in Denair.
Austin Thompson is the Overall Steer Division Win-
When asked what he most enjoys about being a CJLA member, Aaron replied that he likes being on the Junior Board of Directors and serving as Vice President. Aaron also enjoys going to a lot of CJLA shows, meeting new livestock kids and seeing his friends. He also works hard to encourage others to join CJLA.
ner. He is 14 years old and lives in Sanger. Austin attends Reyburn Intermediate School in Clovis where he is in the 8th/9th grade.
In addition to his CJLA activities, Austin has been a 4H member for 5 years. He is a member of “Germans from Russia” and likes camping, riding Quads and horses, hunting, and spending time with family. The things Austin most enjoys about CJLA are meeting new people and seeing all his friends at the shows.
Bridgette Eldridge is the Overall Lamb Division
Winner. She is 17 years old and a senior at Winters High School. Besides CJLA, Bridgette enjoys fly fishing, farming walnuts, clay and sculpture, FFA and 4-H, raising registered Cheviot sheep, and
Meet the...
Aaron is a Freshman at Hughson High School and enjoys being in FFA and going to Leadership activities. He also likes to work in the barn on his cattle and show at Breed Association shows.
Erin Johnson is the Overall Goat Division Winner. She is 15 years and lives in Galt. Erin is in the 10th grade at Liberty Ranch High School and when asked about what other activities she participates in, Erin says “Showing is my Life!”
Her favorite thing about being a CJLA member is the awards ceremony because you have fun with all your friends. CJLA is “Just Fun!!”.
Overall Reserve Champions!
Amy Hanks is the Reserve Overall Hog Division Winner.
She is 19 years old and hails from the town of Templeton. Amy is currently completing her 4th semester at Modesto Jr. College.
Besides CJLA, Kelsie enjoys long walks on the beach and eating pizza. She says as a CJLA member, she has enjoyed being a part of a wonderful organization that brings together the love of showing competitive livestock - and the sweatshirts are an added bonus!
Amy is involved in the MJC Animal Science Club and helps to plan events for the college. Through CJLA, Amy has most enjoyed travelling across the state with her friends and family.
is the Reserve Overall Heifer Division Winner. She is 10 years old and lives in Los Banos.
Samantha Stoneham is the Reserve Overall Steer
Division Winner. She is 16 years old and lives in Livermore where she is a Junior at Livermore High School. Samantha also plays Soccer in addition to her CJLA activities. She enjoys spending time with her family and her animals and says she has made so many new friends through CJLA. CJLA has helped Samantha learn more about her FFA project and given her more skills to be more successful at her county fair.
Kelsie Bowles is the Reserve Overall Lamb Division Winner. She is 18 years old and is in her 1st year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Haley Rocha
Haley is in the 5th grade at Charleston Elementary School. When she is not busy with CJLA, she enjoys playing soccer in the Fall, and riding horses with her dad and younger sister Laney. One of the things Haley most enjoys about CJLA is going to different places and meeting different people. Haley said she also likes to compete with other CJLA members for points and learning more about the livestock industry.
Kelsie Bowles is the Reserve Overall Goat Division Winner. She says showing multiple species has been challenging but so rewarding. She is glad of the opportunity CJLA has provided to everyone who enjoys raising and showing livestock.
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More Than Just Supplies!
CJLA Platinu m Sponso r
The Pulse -- a stock show news blog, updated daily. Stock Show University -- a nonprofit company with 100% of the proceeds going towards educating agriculture youth The Sullivan Supply/Stock Show University $20,000 Scholarship Program
And of course, your show supply source for every species!
www.sullivansupply.com Order Line: 1-888-914-5972 Lodi, California lee@sullivansupply.com
Thank You for donating to these specific awards! Del Sol Goats....................................Goat Div. 13-15 Belt Buckle Jed & Brandi Asmus .... Sheep Overall Winner Letterman Jacket Sullivan Supply................................................ Numerous Awards
Weaver Leather/ STAT Livestock Supply........................... Gift Certificates for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Showmanship Winners
Nutrena/Showmaster..............................................Essay Contest
California Jr. Shorthorn Assoc...... Shorthorn Heifer Belt Buckle
Cover Club Lambs...................................................Essay Contest
Tule River Tribal Council........... All 3 Division Hog Belt Buckles
EZ Angus Ranch................. Overall Heifer Jacket, Angus Heifer Belt Buckle & rest to Angus Heifer Division
A HUGE Thank-You goes out to these Generous
American AgCredit 200 Concourse Blvd., Santa Rosa, CA 95403 800-800-4865 E-mail: info@agloan.com Website: www.agloan.com
Walt & Miti Beljean EZ Angus Ranch
Gambril & Associates Colburn Cattle Visalia, California 559-269-3175 • 559-967-4599 E-mail: colburncattleco@gmail.com Website: www.colburncattle.com
Baldridge Farms, Inc. (Madera)
Pacific Showcase 408-888-2503 E-mail: pacshow@earthlink.net Website: www.pacificshowcase.com
Office: 541-496-3916 • Mobile: 530-945-6525 Home: 541-496-3914 11380 Little River Road • Glide, OR 97443
Weaver Leather
BMW Angus (Wolfe Family)
800-932-8371 E-mail: info@weaverleather.com Website: www.thewinnersbrand.com
STAT Livestock Supply Oakdale, CA 209-321-5977 • 209-321-2832 E-mail: statlivestock@yahoo.com Website: www.statlivestock.com
The CJLA is forever grateful for your support!
Without your support, we couldn't get it done!
Gold Sponsors
Big Jim’s Cattle Service................................... heifer Cover Club Lambs................................................. all Crawford Park Financial, Inc..........................steers Hibbitts Family................................................... goat Konda Farms..........................................steer/heifer MHK Construction.......................................... heifer No Limit Genetics.............................................swine Orchard Machinery Corp./Mayo Club Lambs ........ sheep Ottenwalter Show Pigs....................................swine Petersen Club Lambs.......................................sheep R&R Farms............................................................ all Riverview Ranches.................................steer/heifer
Roseman Wagner Wealth Management..............................heifer/steer Tule River Tribal Council................................swine Webb & Sons.......................................................... all Associated Feed & Supply.................................... all Farmers Warehouse................................. all Nutrena/ ShowMaster............................... all Western Milling/O.H. Kruse Grain & Milling.......................... all
Silver Sponsors! Adventures in Advertising (Wilmington, OH)......................................... all Allen Farms............................................... steer Ansolabehere/Carter Club Lambs......... sheep Bar R Angus................................ Angus heifers Ben & Edith Hillebrecht............................... all Big & Deep Ag. Development................... steer Bigelow Farms....................Shorthorn heifers Bob May Livestock & Hauling...................... all Calif. Jr. Shorthorn Assoc.... Shorthorn heifer Carter/Kelly, Inc........................................... all Coast Pipe................................................ heifer Conant Orchards.................................... swine Dal Porto Livestock................................. heifer Damar Farms......................Shorthorn heifers David Verdegaal Farming....................... swine Del Sol Goats.............................................. goat Desert Showpigs..................................... swine Dewar Farms........................................... heifer Double Bar J Ranch.....................heifer/steers EM Tharp Inc./Golden State Peterbilt... heifer Estes Club Lambs.................................... sheep Gator Cattle Co.............................................. all
Golden State Genetics............................. swine Hugh Mooney................................................ all Harthill Familly............................................. all Irwin Cattle.............................................. heifer J/4 Cattle (Amaral Family)........... steer/heifer James Bright/Leo Bros.................. steer/heifer Jed & Brandi Asmus ............................... sheep JES Land Co................................... steer/heifer Johns Family................................. steer/heifer Kerlee Family.......................................... swine Kirk Kimmelshue................................... heifer Leo – Parreira & Assoc.................. steer/heifer Levisay Family............................... steer/heifer Lorene & Matt Conant............................ swine M & M Livestock (Martin & Stacey Machado).......... steer/heifer McPhee Red Angus.................................. heifer Morino Bros. Club Lambs....................... sheep Nicewonger Club Lambs......................... sheep Parnell/Dickinson........................ heifer/steer Poncetta Farms...............................sheep/goat Porter Cattle Co. ........................... heifer/steer Radiant Reds..............................................goats
Red Bluff Bull Sale.................................... steer Ridenhour Club Lambs........................... sheep Rita McPhee............................................. heifer Robinson's Feed (Lodi, CA).......................... all Rocha Livestock...................................... heifer Rodgers Livestock......................... steer/heifer S & S Electric........................................... sheep Schnoor Sisters............................. steer/heifer Siebert Genetics...................................... sheep Sierra Auto Body, Inc.............................. swine Sierra Ranches...... Angus & Hereford heifers Silva Cattle..................................... steer/heifer Silveira Bros. Angus Ranch.........Angus heifer Small Town Genetics.............................. swine SN Show Cattle.............................. steer/heifer Sousa & Company..................................... steer Spears Family................................ steer/heifer Stanton Hog Ranch/KB Genetics........... swine Teixeira Cattle............................... steer/heifer Tollhouse Market & Grill (Chuck Newton)............................ goat Tyler & Kathryn Coleman.................Angus & Hereford heifers
Our thanks and appreciation go out to these sponsors!
We would like to thank you for making our auction such a success! Sponsors of This Year's Live Auction Tackboxes: • Cattle – The Moms of CJLA (Machado, McPhee, Dal Porto & McPhee Red Angus)
• Sheep/Meat Goat – Poncetta Farms
• Swine – Kerlee Family
Other Live Auction Donors: • Precision Embryonics
• Anonymous donor of guitar autographed by Sheryl Crow
Silent Auction Items
Thank You to these generous people and companies for their baskets, products, jewelry, craft items, nuts and more! • Farm Supply • Cal Poly • Western Bonanza • Sterling Family • Richardson Family
• Farquharson Family
• Verdegaal Family
• Waldron Family
• Vince's Rustic Creations
• Mike & Diane Ennis
• Rezendes State Farm
• Siebert Genetics
• Earn Purple
• Bliss Family
• Emily Brewen
• Geldie Richardson @ 1st Tribal Lending
• Shelly's
• Rodgers Livestock
• Douglas Family
• Corbett Silver Co.
• Mattes Family
• Mike & Wendy Hall
• McPhee Red Angus
• Toledo Ranches
• Hartzell Family
• Rachael Vogelsberg
• Thompson Family
• Rezendes Family
• Carissa Country Store
• Berry Babes Farm Goods • Hefner Family • Ricci Family • Newton Family • James Bright/ Leo Bros.
• Geldie's Gems
• Silva Cattle • Grand National Livestock Show • Robinson's Feed & Country Western Store
• Laura & Daphne Norman • Luke McFarland & Karalyn Dadson Wood Signs • Madden Family • Janet J. Johnson • Wright Family • Andrade and Bush Families • Chris Friebel (Pampered Chef)
• Seymore Family
Thank You to our Bronze Sponsors! Ahart Club Lambs................................................. sheep
Genoa Livestock..................................Hereford heifers
Pozzi Family................................................................ all
Beam Ranch.......................................................... sheep
Gottlieb Family............................................................ all
Precision Genetics.............. Angus & Limousin heifers
Ben Abatti Farms, LLC.......................................... heifer
Gudel Cattle Co...................................................... heifer
Rumie Show Wethers............................................... goat
Bennett Land & Livestock........................... steer/heifer
Homen Farms....................................................... swine
Simon Cattle............................................................steer
Bianchi Club Lambs.............................................. sheep
Hoogendoorn Family................................................. all
Snook Family..........................................................steer
Blagg Herefords..................................Hereford heifers
Kendra Tasker............................................................. all
Sunrise Sheep........................................................ sheep
Bob & Leslie Labrucherie..................................... sheep
M.A.E. West Show Cattle....................................... steers
Tasker Family.............................................................. all
Carresa Country Store................................................ all
Mitch Brown Construction..................... Charo. Heifer
Valentine Herefords.............................................. heifer
Day Family.................................................................. all
Morrell Ranches..................................Hereford heifers
Weger Show Lambs............................................... sheep
Duysen Family........................................................steer
New Solutions............................................................. all
Wendy Hall’s Livestock Photography........................ all
Farao Club Lambs................................................. sheep
Noble Cattle Co............................................ steer/heifer
White Rail Ranch..................................................... goat
Flynn Cattle Co............................................ steer/heifer
Pluth’s Homestead Ranch................Shorthorn heifers
Friends of Enzo Suprinski.................................... swine
Porterville Feed, Inc............................................. swine
See you at next year's banquet!
The Winners of the
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"Be An Ag-Vocate"
By Lauren Ivey, 1st Place Essay Contest Winner, Senior Division As we think to the future and imagine the world decades from now, it is essential to remember that it will be under the care of today’s youth. The young people on the end of the halter, chain or show stick at today’s livestock show will be the owners of tomorrow’s businesses, breeders of livestock and representatives of the industry we advocate for. It is the children who are waking up early to rinse cattle before school, and staying out late because their doe is kidding who will be the responsible, driven individuals that we count on to maintain our world’s major food supply. However, we are not born with this unstoppable drive which blossoms into the professionals of the future. It is instilled through agriculture based organizations and encouraged though friends, family and mentors. The California Junior Livestock Association provides all of these learning experiences for their members. CJLA is our classroom, judges, parents and coaches are our constant teachers, and we grade ourselves based on our livestock projects and relationships we are building. How we react to the lessons, challenges and pressures of competition directly reflects on ourselves, as well as both the organization and ultimately the entire industry. Whether we realize it or not, the public is constantly scrutinizing every pan of feed, training method and treatment we provide to our livestock. Their watchful eye is one of many reasons why it is essential to ensure that the way we treat our livestock is not only ethical, but kind. Although we see these animals as our projects, which we work to shape and grow all year into a successful representative of the species we show, the public views each lamb, goat, pig, steer or heifer for the individual it is, and expects them to be treated that way. This is not to say that we are to treat our jackpot animals as pets, because they are not, but rather be reminded to not find ourselves caught in the trap of efficiency and competition and become forgetful of the idea that when we walk into the barn we are the sole provider for that project, and they rely on us directly to care for them properly. The California Junior Livestock Association is building exhibitors who genuinely care for their livestock, and it reflects in the bonds we create with each and every one of our four-legged friends. These relationships are on display when you see our members pep-talking their steer before entering the ring for showmanship and the goat standing on the fence bleating as the showman they recognize makes his way down the aisle. Agriculture as an industry, specifically livestock production, is constantly subject to harsh judgment and misplaced stereotypes. These claims make us as producers, and CJLA members alike, appear to be the enemy of our livestock instead of their caretakers. The battle of proving the innocence of the industry has been raging for years and with new animal rights campaigns and concerned members of the public multiplying, it is our job as the next generation of agriculturalists to maintain sound practices. This includes while we are participating in CJLA-sanctioned activities as well as preparation at home. While raising our projects it is important to ensure that every morsel of feed presented to our animals would pass the most rigorous drug test, every practice conducted to improve the quality of our livestock is ethical and at the end of the day we weigh the interest of our animals above the value of our personal success. Whether or not you are planning on continuing to raise livestock after CJLA, or consider it your high school hobby, you are considered a piece in the nationwide puzzle of agriculture and it is our
responsibility to maintain and develop positive habits of livestock management. The “tricks of the trade” we learn now will be the everyday practices of tomorrow, therefore it is important that both our mentors teaching us, and ourselves mentoring younger exhibitors are careful to encourage proper behavior. However, simply being an honest agriculturalist behind the closed barn door is not the goal of CJLA. The program provides exhibitors with the opportunity to advocate for the industry at nearly every end of the state and almost every weekend, especially at the start of the year. As soon as your trailer rolls onto the fairgrounds you become a representative of the association. Make it your 2014 resolution to not brush off the public when they ask simple questions about your project, but rather use the opportunity to teach. When you were young and uninformed, someone took the time to teach you what they know. Whether it was a parent, sibling, or friend, that person was patient with your repetitive questions and mistakes, and it is our turn as CJLA members to pay it forward. Agricultural illiteracy is worldwide pandemic, sweeping the minds of the uninformed and causing the public to develop misplaced apprehension towards the industry. If that same person were to listen to the passion behind a showman’s voice when talking about their project, they would clearly see the good will of the industry and the positive attributions CJLA has to the future of the agriculture. The California Junior Livestock Association is not made of children who will be members of agriculture later, but rather young adults who are a key piece of it now. Although we view the judge in the middle of the ring with his cowboy hat and unreadable poker face as our harshest critic, it is really the family with children sitting curiously in the bleachers that we strive to impress. Based on the exhibitors I have had the pleasure of meeting and growing up with through the organization, I am confident that even the most judgmental would nod their heads at the program. The proof stands in the humble exhibitor taking their picture at the backdrop, and the genuine smile when it is the showmen next to him who receives the handshake. CJLA gives its exhibitors a chance to win as well as lose, work together but also have their time in the spotlight, and most importantly, both learn and teach. Through learning about the industry at a young age, the association has sprouted a passion in its exhibitors that has overwhelmed every event and activity it hosts and reaches beyond the barns and extends throughout countless communities through confident, outspoken members who are proud to be part of the industry through the CJLA organization. The association is a major part in both the growth of knowledge within its exhibitors, and providing them with the chance to bring that information to the public beyond the walls of the livestock community. The California Junior Livestock Association is creating a spark in its members that has grown into a wildfire across our youth, ready to take on the agricultural industry as our state's best advocates and livestock producers roll up their sleeves and step into the show ring.
"Gluing the State Together"
On a more symbolic level, I like to think of myself as the glue that holds my family and team together. For a successful team, all the parts must work and mesh together. A team is only as strong as its weakest link. I take it as my job to make sure all of the members of my team are working together towards a common goal. Sometimes my job can be tough but once the glue takes shape it is hard to break apart.
By Josh Mendez, 1st Place Essay Contest Winner, Intermediate Division Stephen Covey once said, “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the fundamental principle that holds all relationships.” If I could be any piece of show equipment, I would be a can of adhesive. Not only would I have a practical use but a more symbolic use as well. Adhesive spray makes the art that is fitting show stock possible. There are so many dimensions to fitting that are unlocked with the power of adhesive. More importantly than just practical uses, the adhesive has a more symbolic meaning. I like to think of myself as the glue that holds our family, our team together. Whether we are out in the barn getting ready for the show or 300 miles away, we know that adhesive and togetherness are critical in all aspects. The thirty minutes leading up to the show are chaotic and hectic. We run all around the fairgrounds getting ready for the show to begin but one thing makes us slow down and take our time. This one thing is fitting.
This is why I chose a can of adhesive, because it takes the shape of any mold you would like or, in other words, is adaptable. In addition to this, once the glue hardens you cannot break it apart forming the strongest bond of our team. It is important to treat this responsibility with respect and maintain the characteristics of the adhesive spray. I like to call this caring for the outer shell of the can. If the can cannot spray adhesive, then what good is it? It has lost its functionality. In accordance with this is the fact that the outer shell of the can may not be the prettiest at times in the tack box, but if it works the inside is what counts the most. These inner characteristics are called intangibles. They are what separate CJLA members from the rest in terms of responsibility, adaptability and sportsmanship especially. With all of these things in mind, the CJLA member acts as the glue that holds together the industry of agriculture in the state of California.
Fitting is much more than just a necessary chore on show day, it is an art form. Adhesive and a market lamb are the sheep showman’s paintbrush and canvas. He can create magic with a small amount of glue and a carding comb. As a sheep showman there is no greater feeling than being complimented on the fitting and presentation of your lamb in the ring by the judge. Fitting is a learned skill and I strive to learn more and more about this specific art form. I am lucky enough to be able to watch some of the best in the business get sheep ready for the ring so I can study their techniques for the purpose of tweaking my own to become as skilled as them. One of my role models, Fidel Suarez, is amazing at fitting and he makes the animals look beyond beautiful. He displays the characteristics needed to fit livestock, which include patience, creativity and hand-eye coordination. Whenever we work together I cannot help but stare at him while he fits. I try to copy his techniques whenever I can.
There are many items in my show box, but perhaps the most underrated and most important would be adhesive spray. Adhesive spray allows for the true creativity and art form to come out in each sheep showman that is fitting. In addition to its practical use, the adhesive takes on a more symbolic meaning for me, working as the glue that unites us all. These characteristics and intangibles make CJLA members stand out above all other showman. They allow us to glue the state together.
"If you were your livestock project, how would you want to be cared for?"
Proper hoof care is a must-have for show heifers, and going to a hoof trimmer once a month can result in a smooth-walking, ribbon-winning show heifer! The causes of hoof conditions can be divided into categories: disease, genetics, environment, and feed issues. Cracked hooves and foot rot are also very common. If I were a cow, I would find this very uncomfortable!
By Elizabeth Vietheer, 1st Place Essay Contest Winner, Junior Division
I keep my heifers in the barn during the day, but put them out at night to get some exercise and enjoy the fresh, cool air. It’s comfortable in the barn - clean shavings in the pens and fans on to keep the air moving and cool. I try to keep my heifers clean and rinse them often to help make their hair look good. I make sure that the barn and pasture is free from broken objects such as old equipment, broken boards, or old wire that could be tripped over or stepped on, resulting in serious injury.
I have been around cattle all of my life and have had show heifers since I was six, and have always enjoyed them. I decided to enter this essay contest because the topic is a very common thought to me. Almost every time I work with my cattle, I wonder what it would be like to be in their “hooves,” and how I would like to be treated as a show heifer. Of course I would want to be treated with respect, but I have other concerns as well, including good health and nutrition standards, comfortable surroundings, and high safety expectations.
Comfort is key for good behavior, at least to me. I think that stressful show days are a major problem, especially if you want to win. If I were a show calf, prepar-ations such as being rinsed often and tied with my head up for at least an hour a day would get me used to being patient. Being clipped once or twice rather than right before or during a show would get me used to the clippers, and the same feeding schedule at the show or jackpot as at home would result in a happier, less stressed heifer.
As a heifer, I would have no control over what my health was, other than staying away from dangerous objects and edibles, unless my owner was very responsible. Even so, I would want to be given the correct vaccines and wormers, specifically for IBR, BRSV, and PI3. In addition to fresh water and healthy feed, I would require additional salts and minerals that a show heifer doesn’t always get from hay and grain. The correct feeder is also important to keep the feed clean and out of reach of harmful animals and pests that can nest in and contaminate feeds.
All of these things are important to me because I try to do these now for my show heifers. I love my cattle and would hate to hurt them. There are other things that I will learn along the way, but right now this is how I would want to be cared for if I were one of my pampered show heifers.
Flies and other bug-like pests, including bees, wasps, gnats, and virtually any kind of biting and flying insect, need to be kept under control. I know my heifers hate flies by how they stomp and swish their tails, and I am certain that if I were a cow I would stomp all day if fly spray and other skin-healthy pesticides were not sprayed on my bug-covered body and legs. march/april 2014
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