2015 Nov/Dec TLA News

November/December 2015

Texas Limousin Association P.O Box 880 Krum, TX 76249

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STOWERS LIMOUSIN LAND & CATTLE

We want to thank all that attended and purchased cattle at our Fall Limousin Cowherd Dispersal Sale.

We appreciate the new and continued support of our growing program.

We are nothing but excited about what the future holds for our program.

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Scott, Donna & Lauren Stowers 430 CR 1326, Bridgeport, TX 76426 940.644.2747 • Scott cell: 940.577.1300 stowers@boldwireless.net www.stowerslimousin.com Jason Gaston, ranch manager 817.247.8011 • jasongaston85@gmail.com

Limousin Bull Sale

Here’s a sample of the 15-20 bulls we will be selling at the Oklahoma Select Limousin bull sale in Atoka, Oklahoma, December 5. The Majority are HOMO black and HOMO polled, and they are all rugged, range-ready bulls.

LFL BLACK JACK 4068B

6/3/14 - HB/HP - 50% Lim-Flex - RSKY Wipeout x LFL Upperhand BW WW YW MK SC YG 0.1 63 100 19 0.8 -.07 BW: 64 - Adj. WW: 726 - Adj. YW: 1,305

CW 27

RE .32

MB .16

$MI 55

LFL BLACK BELT 4093B

9/30/14 - HP/DB - 50% Lim-Flex - MAGS Zylometer x LFL Zena BW 3.5

WW 74

YW 122

MK 24

SC YG CW RE MB $MI 0.5 -.10 40 .65 .51 72 BW: 80 - Adj. WW: 660 - Adj. YW: 1,289

LFL BLACK JACK 4068B

6/3/14 - HB/HP - 50% Lim-Flex - RSKY Wipeout x LFL Upperhand BW WW YW MK SC YG 0.1 63 100 19 0.8 -.07 BW: 64 - Adj. WW: 726 - Adj. YW: 1,305

CW 27

RE .32

MB .16

$MI 55

LFL BLACK BELT 4093B

9/30/14 - HP/DB - 50% Lim-Flex - MAGS Zylometer x LFL Zena BW 3.5

WW 74

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www.LawrenceFamilyLimousin.com

YW 122

MK 24

SC YG CW RE MB $MI 0.5 -.10 40 .65 .51 72 BW: 80 - Adj. WW: 660 - Adj. YW: 1,289

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July 2010 - DP/DB - Purebred DHVO Trey 133R x LFL Loretta 1039L This has been one producing machine. She was a many-time champion who has produced some extraordinary progeny, one particular heifer sold to the Wilder family that had much success.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to purchase a first-rate purebred donor.

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In Time for the Holidays

Our favorite time of the year is upon us, the time where we give thanks for our many blessings and look to new beginnings.

Our replacement pens are full of a strong set of heifers awaiting your selection. These foundation females carry more than 40 years of breeding and selection. Most are homozygous black and homozygous polled. While you’re at the ranch, take a look at the bull-mates to these heifers. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis and come with the same stringent genetic selection pressure. They will make great additions to your herd, whether you need one or a trailer full.

We wish our Limousin family and customers the joy of the holiday season. May you be blessed with health and prosperity.

Trophy Hunts Available Deer • Quail • Turkey

Double Homozygous Purebred Bulls & Females Available Now Hiram and Darenda • 806/375-2346 Bret, Hayley, McKinley & Boone • 806/375-2345 Box 110, Allison, Texas 79003 e-mail: begertranch@wildblue.net www.begertranch.com

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TEXAS JUNIOR LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION 2015-16 TJLA OFFICERS REAGAN TAYLOR........................................... PRESIDENT EMMA CHACHERE............................... VICE PRESIDENT RANDA TAYLOR............................................ SECRETARY ROSS THORN.................................................TREASURER LAUREN STOWERS....................................... EX-OFFICIO

DIRECTORS BRANDON BOWLING STEPHEN WEBB GRAYSON HARTH

EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOW The East Texas State Fair Junior Limousin Show was held Saturday, September 26 in Tyler. Shane Jennings of Angleton, Texas, sorted the 14 entries.

Cole Sullivan of Groveton, TX, exhibited the grand champion female with TRHD Sure Bet, a 3/4/14 daughter of KYLD Vegas out of DL Ubetcha.

Reed Thorn of Arp, TX, exhibited the reserve champion female with AUTO Britta 407B, a 10/26/14 daughter of MAGS Xukalani out of MAGS Unalienable.

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS JUNIOR SHOW The State Fair of Texas Junior Limousin Heifer Show was October 11 in Dallas.

Cody Sankey of Economy, Indiana, evaluated the 17 entries.

The grand champion junior Limousin heifer was PBRS Black Lace, a 9/1/14 daughter of EXAR Denver 2002B out of WLR Rendezvous exhibited

by Barret Howe of Big Spring.

Reed Thorn of Arp exhibited the reserve grand champion heifer. AUTO Britta 407B is a 10/26/14 daughter of MAGS Xukalani out of MAGS Unalienable.

The heifer calf division champion was PBRS Black Lace exhibited by Barret Howe of Big Spring; the reserve calf champion was AUTO Britta 407B exhibited by Reed Thorn of Arp. The intermediate division champion was TRHD Sure Bet exhibited by Cole Sullivan of Groveton; and the reserve intermediate champion was MAGS Bouquet exhibited by Ella Farnbach of Aubrey.

The junior division champion was BR Athena exhibited by Randa Taylor of Paradise; and the reserve junior division champion was TRHD Miss Priss exhibited by Jacee Halliday of Lipan.

Congratulations to all the juniors who exhibited this fall.

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LIMOUSIN HAPPENINGS

HERE’S HOW TO CONTACT TEXAS LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE 940/367-4633

November 15 Entry deadline for Ft. Worth Open & Junior Shows

MAIL/OVERNIGHT

December 1 Entry deadline for San Antonio, San Angelo & Houston Junior Shows

Postal Address and Overnight/Parcel Deliveries: 5989 Luginbyhl Road

December 1 E ntry deadline for Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale December 5 Oklahoma Select Limousin Bull Sale, Atoka, OK

Sanger, TX 76266

December 15 Early entry deadline for San Antonio and Houston Open Shows

WEBSITE & E-MAIL

January 11 NALF Annual Membership Meeting, Banquet & Genetics On Ice Auction, Denver, CO

www.texas-limousin.com e-mail: txlimo@aol.com

January 11 Magness Land & Cattle Mile High Online Heifer Sale, Platteville, CO January 12 National Western Junior Limousin & Lim-Flex Shows, Denver, CO January 12

National Limousin Sale, Denver, CO

January 13 National Western Limousin Level I MOE Show, Denver, CO January 14 National Western Limousin & Lim-Flex Pen & Carload Shows, Denver, CO January 23 TLA’s Lone Star Shoot-Out Show, Fort Worth, TX January 24 Fort Worth Stock Show Junior Limousin Show, Fort Worth, TX January 29 Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale, Fort Worth, TX January 30 Fort Worth Stock Show Limousin Level I MOE Show, Fort Worth, TX January 30 TLA Membership Meeting 5 p.m. & Banquet at 7 p.m., Radisson Fossil Creek, Fort Worth, TX

ADVERTISERS INDEX Begert Limousin............................................................................4 Counsil Family Limousin...........................................................14 Fort Worth Stock Show..............................................................12 J&J Wilder Cattle Co...................................................................15 Lawrence Family Limousin..........................................................3 Oklahoma Select Bull Sale.........................................................16 Stowers Limousin..........................................................................2 Texas Limousin Association........................................................9

TEXAS LIMOUSIN NEWS Official Publication of the Texas Limousin Association Ralph Hawkins, Executive Secretary P.O. Box 880 • Krum, TX 76249 Phone: 940/367-4633 www.texas-limousin.com • e-mail: txlimo@aol.com

Texas Limousin Association

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LIMOUSIN NEWS & NOTES

COWTOWN CLASSIC LIMOUSIN SALE

A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Fellow Members & Friends, It’s hard to believe another year is coming to a close, the fall show and sale season is wrapping up, and the New Year is right around the corner.

As we look forward to the New Year plans are already underway for the TLA’s Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale, membership meeting and banquet.

Recent sales prove the demand for Limousin genetics remain high.

Interest in the Cowtown Classic sale has already begun as we have received inquiries regarding consigning donor-quality females and herd-sire prospects. The sale will once again be held in state-of-the-art sale facility in the Bass-Richardson building located on the grounds of the Fort Worth Stock Show.

Speaking of the Fort Worth Stock Show, it continues to make improvements to the facilities in their quest to create a positive experience for visitors and exhibitors alike. The junior Limousin heifer show will once again feature the TLA’s Lone Star Shoot-Out where junior exhibitors will compete for a share of the $10,000 purse. The Level I Medal of Excellence Open Show will feature the best the breed has to offer from progressive programs across the country. Make note of the time change, the show will now begin at noon, Saturday, January 30, 2016.

Due to the change in start time of the show, the start time for the TLA membership meeting will be 5:00 pm. The banquet and benefit auction will follow at 7:00 pm. All activities will be held at the Radisson Fossil Creek. A room-block has been established for TLA members.

As we enter the holiday season I hope everyone will spend time with friends and family. May you all have a happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas.

Sincerely,

Ralph

Ralph Hawkins

TEXAS LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION 2015-2016 OFFICERS Scott Stowers. . . . . . . . . . . President Glenn Schur. . . . . . . . Vice President Amber Parkinson. . . . . . . . Secretary Wayne Baber. . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Jay Wilder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ex-Officio Ralph Hawkins. . . Executive Secretary

Texas Limousin Association REGIONS MAP

The Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale will be held Friday, January 29, 2016, at 6 p.m. in the West Arena of the Bass-Richardson Building on the Fort Worth Stock Show grounds. This venue offers TLA members an opportunity to showcase and market their finest products.

Consignments are now being accepted for open show heifers, pairs, bred cows, bulls and genetic packages. Entry deadline: December 1, 2015.

2016 FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW JUDGES ANNOUNCED

Dr. Jason Cleere of College Station, Texas, will judge the TLA’s Lone Star Shoot-Out Saturday, January 23 in the Cattle Arena.

Mr. Chris Cassidy of Urbana, Illinois, will evaluate the junior Limousin heifers Sunday, January 24 following the Red Angus junior heifer show.

Mr. Blake Nelson of Warner, Oklahoma, will judge the Level I Medal of Excellence Limousin show Saturday, January 30 at Noon in the Cattle Arena.

FORT WORTH CHANGES TIME FOR MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE SHOW

The start time for the Fort Worth Level I MOE Limousin show has moved from 9 a.m. to Noon Saturday, January 30, 2016. This time change has resulted in moving the TLA member meeting to 5:00 p.m. at the Radisson Fossil Creek.

RADISSON FOSSIL CREEK HOST HOTEL FOR FORT WORTH ACTIVITIES

The Radisson Fossil Creek at 2540 Meacham Blvd. will once again be the host hotel for the Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale and the TLA meeting and banquet. A room-block has been established with a rate of $99 plus tax. Reservations must be made by December 27, 2015.

Call (817) 625-9911 to make your reservation.

DIRECTORS

REGION 1 Scott Stowers 430 CR 1326 Bridgeport, TX 76426 940/644-2747 stowers@boldwireless.net

REGION 2 Wayne Baber 6301 FM 1146 Marquez, TX 77865 baberranch@yahoo.com 979/324-4455

REGION 2 Glenn Schur 2669 CR 70 Plainview, TX 79072 806/296-7607 gschur@door.net

REGION 4 Jerry Henderson 646 Shown Rd. Jacksboro, TX 79336 940/507-0853

MEMBER AT LARGE Amber Parkinson 3206 W. State Rd. 114 Levelland, TX 79336 806/773-6043 parkinsoncattle@gmail.com

REGION 2 Jay Wilder P.O. Box 551 Snook, TX 77878 979/272-8736 mwilder@suddenlink.net

REGION 3 Vicki Brehm 8990 Hildebrandt Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 210/771-3147 brehmfarms@yahoo.com

REGION 4 Gary Fuchs P.O. Box 81 Cameron, TX 76520 gary.fuchs@idealpoultry.com 254/482-0611

REGION 5 Bret Begert Box 110 Allison, TX 79003 bhbegert@hughes.net 806/375-2345

PAST PRESIDENTS M.E. Singleton Jr., deceased Floyd McGown, deceased Dorcell Young Willard Pfluger James Dyer E.J. Bishop, deceased

Lewis Bingham, deceased Cecil Johnson Jr. Tom Stewman Ed Hughes, deceased Gene Rodgers, deceased Payton Scott, deceased

Mike Speer Pierce Boyd, deceased Jim Young Bruce Lawrence Charles Krackau Jim Dyer

Ralph Hawkins Bret Begert Wayne Baber Brad Davis J.R. Brady Jay Wilder

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WEST TEXAS FAIR & RODEO JUNIOR SHOW The West Texas Fair Junior Limousin Heifer Show was held Sunday, September 13 in Abilene. Dr. Aaron Cooper of Hargrove, Texas, evaluated the offering.

Madison Culpepper of Gonzales, TX, exhibited the grand champion junior Limousin heifer with LFL Belinda, a 4/3/14 daughter of LH U Haul out of DJ Xecutive Privilege. Madison was also named champion junior showman.

Ryon Chaney of Windom, TX, exhibited the reserve grand champion junior Limousin heifer with LSTO Best Look, a 3/18/14 daughter of S A V Bismarck out of SSTO Water Colors. Ryon was the champion senior showman

WEST TEXAS FAIR & RODEO OPEN SHOW The West Texas Fair open Limousin show was Monday, September 14 in Abilene. Dr. Steve Kennedy of Muleshoe, Texas, sorted the seven females and four bulls.

SSTO Bet On It, a 9/4/14 daughter of EXAR Classen out of MAGS Manuela, was named grand champion female for Stowers Limousin of Bridgeport, TX. Tucker Parkinson of Levelland, TX, exhibited the reserve grand champion female with LFL Bambie. She is an 11/8/14 daughter of MAGS Unite Together out of PBRS Sugar Babe.

Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, TX, owns the grand champion bull. LFL B 52 is a 12/2/14 son of LFL Zeke out of LFL Zadie.

LSTO Built Tough, a 3/1/14 son of EBFL Ypsilanti out of SBLX Xtra Special, was the reserve champion bull for Stowers Limousin of Bridgeport, TX.

SOUTH PLAINS FAIR CHAMPIONS NAMED The South Plains Fair open Limousin show was September 28 in Lubbock, Texas.

Gary Bucholtz of Bardwell, Texas, placed the 14 females and five bulls.

The champion female was LLKT Miss Brillant 413B, a 10/3/14 daughter of Schilling’s Water Edge out of LLKT Yvonne 102Y shown

by Jacob Keeton of Wolfforth, Texas.

Layton Schur of Plainview, Texas, led out the reserve champion with EF Best Night Ever 500B, a 3/24/14 EF Xcessive Force daughter out of EF Shadow Dancer.

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Winning the bull show was LLKT Blue Chip 401B, a 9/4/14 son of Schilling’s Talladega out of LLKT Yvonne 102Y. Nikki Keeton of Wolfforth, Texas, is the owner.

The reserve champion bull was LFL Buddy 4031B, a 4/3/14 son of LH U Haul 135U out of DJ Xecutive Privilege. He is owned by Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, Texas, andJust-A-Mere Farms of Thornville, Ohio.

The South Plains Fair junior Limousin s h o w w a s h e l d O c t o b e r 3 . St e v e

Kennedy of Muleshoe, Texas, placed the seven females.

Leading out the champion female was Hagan Wright of Wolfforth, Texas. LFL Cocoa Puff is a 3/23/15 daughter of LFL Zander 2082Z out of LFL Upward Bound 8077U. LLKT Miss Blessing 402B was selected as the reserve champion female for Nikki Keeton of Wolfforth, Texas. She is a 9/16/14 Schilling’s Talladega daughter out of LLKT Yvonne 102Y.

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U O Y r o f g n i k r Wo The Texas Limousin Association offers its members the opportunity to market their animals at TLA-sanctioned sales. Cattle sold through TLA sales have found new homes in several states from Florida to California. Cattle purchased at TLA sales have gone on to be productive for their new owners in the pasture and the show ring.

The Texas Junior Limousin Association is a very important part of the TLA and offers its member the opportunity to fellowship with like-minded young people, learn leadership skills, increase their knowledge of the livestock industry, and obtain scholarships to further their eduction.

LFL Candy Corn, 2014 Houston Supreme Champion Junior Heifer

August-September 2015

Troy Holdman of Sundown, Reagan Taylor of Decatur and Lauren Stowers of Bridgeport were top 10 finalists in senior showmanship

Jacob Keeton of Wolforth exhibited the grand champion owned Limousin female with LLKT Anna, a 10/6/13 daughter of LLKT Tremor.

Texas Limousin Association P.O Box 880 Krum, TX 76249

Change Service Requested Jacee Halliday of Lipan, Madison Culpepper of Gonzales, and Reed Thorn of Arp were top 10 finalists in junior showmanship with Reed being named champion.

Jacob Keeton of Wolforth, Lauren Stowers of Bridgeport and Jacee Halliday of Lipan exhibited the best state group of heifers.

Cole Sullivan of Groveton holds the banner.

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The TLA News is the official publication of the Texas Limousin Association. The TLA News has a circulation of more than 2,000 going to Agriculture Science Teachers, County Extension Agents, Cattlemen, and industry-related businesses.

The TLA maintains a worldwide presence via its website, www.texas-limousin.com. The site contains news of upcoming events and has a sale page where members can advertise cattle for sale.

JOIN TODAY - Texas Limousin Association APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Texas Limousin Association

Attn: Ralph Hawkins, Executive Secretary P.O. Box 880 • Krum, TX 76249 940.367.4633 • txlimo@aol.com • www.texas-limousin.com

r TLA - Remittance of $100 annual membership dues r TJLA - Remittance of $20 annual membership dues (to age 21)

I hereby make application for membership in the Texas Limousin Association/Texas Junior Limousin Association. Upon becoming a member, I agree to be governed by the constitution and bylaws of the association.

Ranch Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Membership _______________________________ Name ____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________________________________________ State _______________________________ Zip _______________________________ Telephone (H) ____________________________________________ (M) _____________________________________________ (O) _____________________________________________ Fax ____________________________________________ e-mail _________________________________________________ Website ____________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Date _______________________________________________ JUNIORS ONLY

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EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR The East Texas State Fair Open Limousin Show was Saturday, October 4 in Tyler. Levi Douglas of Lexington, Texas, sorted the 19 females and two bulls.

Stewart Family Limousin of Mansfield, TX, exhibited the grand champion female with BLEE Miss Bea 103B, a 10/3/14 daughter of LLKT Tremor out of BLEE Miss Twilight.

Jentri Jackson of Canton, TX, exhibited the reserve grand champion with DMAR Becca 23B, a 9/14/14 daughter of CALO Brickyard out of SBLX True Love 918T.

Kevin Hammond of Alvarado, TX, exhibited the champion bull. American Hot Rod is a 4/4/15 son of EF Smack Down 764S out of CPPD Sassy Girl.

DeMar Farms of Canton, TX, led out the reserve champion bull with DMAR Basil 26B, a 9/21/14 son of Baldridge Waylon W34 out of DMAR X-Tra Nice 07X.

4-STATES RUN FOR THE ROSES FUTURITY The 4-States Limousin Association’s Run For The Roses Futurity was held at the conclusion of the East Texas Open Limousin Show. Levi Douglas of Lexington, Texas, evaluated the six entries.

DMAR Becca, a 9/14/14 CALO Brickyard daughter out of SBLX True Love 918T, was named champion for Jentri Jackson of Canton, TX, who received $1,000.

AUTO Becky 488A, an 11/23/13 daughter of MAGS Xylopolist out of AUTO Rebecca 292S, was selected reserve champion of the futurity for Ross Thorn or Arp, TX, who received $500.

LAWRENCE FAMILY LIMOUSIN ONLINE SALE Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, Texas, held their online sale October 7 on Breeders World. Limousin and Lim-Flex heifers and embryos made up the offering. 13 lots averaged $3,549.

Topping the sale was LFL Contessa, a 1/12/15 daughter of LFL Zander out MAGS Willowy who sold for $8,000 to Cassie Burnett of Cotton Center, TX. 10

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4-STATES LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION SALE The 4-States Limousin Association held their annual fall sale September 12 at the Titus County Fair Grounds in Mount Pleasant, Texas. $9,750—Top-Selling Lot—Emily Miller of McKinney, Texas, had the final

Emily Miller of McKinney, TX, purchased the top lot AUTO 7-Up consigned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, MO.

bid on AUTO 7-Up 420B, a 10/1/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 50% Lim-Flex daughter of EXAR Classen 1422B consigned by Pinegar Limousin of Springfield, Missouri. $7,500—Top Selling Pair—AUTO Martina 410A, a 9/2/13 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 68% LimFlex daughter of MAGS Y-Axis, sold with her 9/9/15 heifer by MAGS Ali. The pair sold to Owen Cattle Co. of Hornbeak, Tennessee, and was consigned

by Pinegar Limousin. $7,000—Another top-selling open heifer was AUTO Cresent 201C, a 1/11/15 homozygous black, homozygous polled purebred daughter of AUTO Cr uze 132X. She was purchased

by C o u n s i l Fa m i l y L i m o u s i n o f

Madisonville, Texas, and consigned by Pinegar Limousin. $6,750—Top-Selling Bull—Topping the bull offering was AUTO First Strike 117B, a 3/2/14 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 71% Lim-Flex son of LH U Haul 135U consigned by Pinegar Limousin and purchased by Glynn Ferguson of Hempstead, Texas.

Sale Summary Total Average 8 Open heifers.................. $37,600......$4,700 6 Bulls............................... 26,950........4,492 11 Pairs............................ 48,000........4,364 24 Breds............................ 81,300........3,388 49 Lots $193,850 $3,956 15 Embryos....................... $5,000 Semen.................................. $975 Sale Gross..................... $198,850

STOWERS FALL-CALVING COWHERD DISPERSAL The Stowers family hosted their fallcalving cowherd dispersal at the ranch in Bridgeport, Texas, October 10.

Campbell Coon (left) and Will Coon (right) of Coon Cattle Co. Aubrey, TX, and Andrew Gardiner (2nd from left) of Pilot Point, TX, stand with Scott Stowers of Bridgeport, TX, after purchasing bulls in the sale.

$10,000—Top-Selling Lot—Topping the sale offering was TF Blackbird 9106, a 1/25/09 Angus cow who sold with her 9/7/15 heifer at side by A A R Ten X 7008 S A. They were purchased

by Linhart Limousin of Leon, Iowa. $7,000—Top-Selling Lim-Flex Pair— Topping the Lim-Flex female offering was SSTO Above The Rest 349A, a 10/14/13 50% Lim-Flex daughter of Connealy Lead On who sold with her 9/11/15 heifer by EBFL Ypsilanti.

They sold to P Bar S Ranch of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. $6,500—P Bar S Ranch also had the final bid on SSTO All For You 313A, a 9/3/13 50% Lim-Flex daughter of

Connealy Consensus 7229 who sold with her 9/12/15 heifer by LH U Haul 135U. $6,200—SSTO Angel Wings 322A, a 9/6/13 50% Lim-Flex daughter of EBFL Ypsilanti, sold with her 10/2/15 heifer by LH U Haul 135U to Sugar Bush Cattle of Allen, Michigan.

Sale Summary Total Average 19 Pairs.......................... $84,500......$4,447 13 Breds............................ 47,250........3,635 11 Bulls............................. 39,050........3,550 43 Reg. lots $170,800 $3,972 50 Comm. bred heifers $117,125 $2,343 Sale Gross..................... $287,925

YOUNG & ROGERS FARM ONLINE HEIFER SALE Brandon Rogers of Windthorst, Texas, held an online heifer sale October 5. The offering included Lim-Flex, Composite and Angus genetics.

4 Lim-Flex heifers totaled $14,750 to average $3,668.

YRTX Ciera 511C topped the offering. The 4/3/15 daughter of EF Xcessive Force out of YRTX Xtra Special sold to Jayce Wilder of Snook, TX, for $7,250.

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TLA SCHOLARSHIPS

RAY CORNELSON T h e Te x a s L i m o u s i n Association is proud to award scholarships to graduating seniors of the Texas Junior Limousin Association.

TLA is fortunate its members graciously donate towards the advancement of its youth.

TLA has received donations in the memory of Payton Scott and Floyd McGown, which allowed us to award a third scholarship this past year. The TLA for several years has awarded graduating seniors scholarships in memory of E.J. Bishop and Gene Rogers, and more recently in memory of a TJLA member Matt Ertl (this is funded by Rusty and Marcy Perrin).

If you would like to donate to a scholarship, please contact Ralph Hawkins at (940) 367-4633.

Ray Donald Cornelson was born June 23, 1927, to Fenton and Olga Cornelson in Orange Grove, Texas. He died Thursday September 17, 2015, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 88.

Ray entered the Army in 1945, and then served in the National Guard. He met Florence Stolarski of Chappell Hill, Texas, and married her in 1952, and they began raising their family in El Campo, Texas.

Ray worked for Continental Emsco for 25 years and then started his own company, Crossroads Oilfield Supply.

Upon retirement from Crossroads, he formed Cornelson Ranch Inc. and began

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ranching and raising Fullblood and Purebred Limousin cattle.

He was a longtime member of the North American Limousin Foundation, and the Texas Limousin Association who bestowed him the TLA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ray is survived by his daughter, Nancy Ryan, and husband, Mike; grandsons, Patrick Ryan and wife, Annie; Jason Ryan and wife, Megan; and Clayton Ryan and wife, Amy. Caregiver and companion for 15 years, Shirley Shorter; and caregivers, Mary Hardeway, Nancy Hood and Eloise Thompson. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Florence, and sister, Eunice Trammell.

A rosary and funeral mass was held September 19 at the St. Phillip Catholic Church in El Campo.

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Stocker & Feeder Cattle

RAY CORNELSON 979/543-4873 HOME 979/541-9595

Club Calves Bulls • Heifers

Registered Limousin Bulls & Heifers

Henderson Cattle Company Monroe & Carol Henderson 608 N. 6th St. 940/567-3257

P.O. Box 523 Jacksboro, Texas 76458

Jerry & Jean Henderson 646 Shown Rd. 940/567-5153

Purebred Limousin Cattle

Dan Sullivan Herd Prefix 2576 Old Brandon Rd. DSUL Hillsboro, TX 76645 Office 254-582-7096 FAX 243-582-7114 Hm 254-582-0814

2511 NE 99th Place Ankeny, IA 50011 GRGenetics@aol.com

Jeff Kirby

Muscle, Growth, Efficiency

Ranch Manager Cell - 903.466.1125 836 CR SW 3090 Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 jeff@kfranches.com www.kfranches.com

JONNY, AMBER, TUCKER & COLT PARKINSON 3206 W St Rd 114 | Levelland, TX 79336 parkinsoncattle@gmail.com 806.773.6043, Amber | 806.632.6859, Jonny www.parkinsoncattleco.com

Mark A. Smith Mobile: (515) 229-5227 Phone/Fax: (515) 965-1458

OFFICE: 12942 CR 4037 Holts Summit, MO 65043 (866) 305-9600

www.grassrootsgenetics.com

Promote Gary & Susan Fuchs • Stephen, Nathan & Emily P.O. Box 81 • Cameron, TX 76520 254/482-0611 • gary.fuchs@idealpoultry.com Stephen Fuchs, manager • 254/482-0052 fuchslimousin@gmail.com • www.FuchsLimousin.com

& Young Rogers farm

Brandon Rogers

15607 U.S. Hwy. 281 • Windthorst, TX 76389 940/636-1697, cell • e-mail: rogers@wf.net www.YoungandRogersFarm.com

your Limousin operation here for only $50 per issue.

Contact the TLA office for details.

JJWI Wilder Family Limousin

Jay, Molly, Jayce & Spencer Wilder P.O. Box 551 • Snook, TX 77878 979-268-5491 Jwwilder1993@gmail.com

CJO Ranch “CJOR” Jimmy & Cori Onstead Aubrey, Texas Phone: 903.744.2734 www.cjoranch.com

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 | TLA

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PROFIT MAKERS

We have an outstanding selection of bulls ranging from weaning-age to breeding-age that are sure to be profit makers for commercial and seedstock breeders alike. These rugged sires come in red, black, homozygous black and homozygous polled Limousin and Lim-Flex packages and are ready for your appraisal. When dollars count, go with CFLX profit makers.

We welcome your visit to view these bulls, as well as the bred females and show prospects available year-round.

Happy Holidays from the CFLX Family.

21314 OSR • MADISONVILLE, TX 77864 JIM, CELL (281) 808-3473 KEVIN, CELL (281) 808-5511

KEVIN E-MAIL: COOKINKEV@AOL.COM KEVIN COUNSIL, SHOW BARN MGR. WWW.COUNSILFAMILYLIMOUSIN.COM

OWNERS: JIM & CAROLE COUNSIL BQA II Certified Herd Certified Brucellosis- and TB-Free

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TLA | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015

From Our Family To Yours…

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Merry Christmas Limousin & Lim-Flex Genetics Available Year-round Your call or visit is always welcome.

J&J Cattle Company Joe and Jay Wilder Box 551 • Snook, Texas 77878 • Joe: 979.268.4843

Jay, Molly, Jayce & Spencer Wilder Snook, Texas Jay: 979.268.5491 jwwilder1993@gmail.com NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 | TLA

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34th Annual Atoka Livestock Auction

Limousin & Lim-Flex Bull Sale SATURDAY,

Atoka, OK • Noon

Located at 800 East B Street, just east of Hwy 69-75 in Atoka

DECEMBER 5 TH

SELLING

120 Breeding Age Bulls Limousin & Lim-Flex Mostly Black, Polled Many Homozygous

Complete performance data available in catalog on all bulls. BW, WW, YW & EPDs for 10 economically important traits. All bulls are fertility-tested and “trich” tested. Many bulls have ultrasound carcass data as well.

SPECIAL FEATURE

“SUPER BULL AWARD”

SALE MANAGEMENT: Ken Holloway • 580/597-2419 580/581-7652 mobile 24018 State Hwy. 5 Chattanooga, OK 73528 Office: 580/597-3006 • Fax: 580/597-6619 e-mail: acs@americancattleservices.com www.americancattleservices.com

All bulls are eligible to be judged in the pens the morning of the sale for the outstanding bull. A belt buckle will be awarded to the “Super Bull” consignor.

SALE DAY PHONE: Ken Holloway • 580/581-7652

AUCTIONEER:

Bruce Brooks • 580/695-2036 VIEW CATALOG AT: www.americancattleservices.com