hall of fame
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Kent Habeger is remembered as a judge, cattlemen and friend to many in our industry. Kent was fatally injured in a farm accident on December 8, 2008. He will be greatly missed.
Kent Habeger March 2009
Phil Lautner July 2009
Jim Williams July 2009
Ky Stierwalt of Leedey, Oklahoma was selected for being the first to acheive winning Grand Champion Market Steer at the 2006 American Royal, 2007 NAILE and the 2009 National Western Stock Show! Ky Stierwalt March 2009
Phil Lautner and his powerful Lautner Farms bulls continue to set the standard by which all other bulls in club calf circles are measured. For the past 20 years, he has sold semen on the most popular bulls in the business, and each year continues to raise the bar with his new genetics. From his first bull (a Chi-cross named Jackpot) to bulls like Heat Wave, Who Made Who, Ali, and many many more – Lautner bulls are household names amongst all club calf enthusiasts. Jim Williams is one of the nation’s biggest supporters of junior livestock programs. He’s done it all... from being a showman, breeder, judge, and show dad. As one of the nation’s best loved junior show judges for steers, heifers and open shows, he has judged at every major show in the U.S. and 27 different state fairs. Under his management, cattle bred by V8 Ranch have won 33 International Championships and 36 National Champions in the Brahman breed. His family’s Shorthorn herd (V8 Shorthorns) has raised champions at Denver, Louisville, Kansas City, and many state fairs.
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Wayne Colette September 2009
Wayne Colette is known and recognized by his voice. Many of you listened to him while visiting the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. Others may recognize his voice at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo, Colorado or even the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri. He has announced many classes, witnessed numerous champions and has demonstrated his announcing ability since 1960. According to Wayne, “It has been a very enjoyable time.”