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Craig, Stephanie & Keagan SteCK • SteCK Cattle 869 190th Ave • Woodstock, MN 56186 • 319.530.8790 Craig • 402.680.1254 Stephanie online: www.steckcattle.com • facebook.com/steckcattle Supreme Champion & Champion Chi Heifer, 2015 NECC Res. Supreme Champion & Champion Chi Heifer, 2015 Syracuse, Ring A Res. Supreme Champion & Champion Chi Heifer, 2015 Syracuse, Ring B 5th Overall & Champion Chi Heifer, 2015 Kansas Beef Expo, Ring A Supreme Champion Kansas Heifer, 2015 Kansas Beef Expo Congratulations Jake nikkel • raised by Us & DUnK

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Supreme Champion Heifer, 2015 MN Beef Expo Res. Div Champion, 2015 Junior Nationals Res. Supreme Champion Heifer, 2015 March Madness Congratulations Shayna Degroot raised by Us

Grand Champion Heifer, 2015 IN State Fair Congratulations Megan Dragstream raised by DJS Shorthorns • Sold by Us 6th Overall & Champion Commercial Heifer, 2015 Syracuse, Ring B Champion Commercial Heifer, 2015 Syracuse, Ring A Congratulations Whitney Walker raised by Us & heath Grand Champion Female, 2015 Jr Nationals Res. Grand Champion Prospect Heifer, 2015 NWSS Grand Champion Heifer, 2015 Ft Worth Supreme Champion Heifer, 2014 NECC Supreme Champion Heifer, 2014 Syracuse, Both Rings 3rd Overall Champion Heifer, 2014 KS Beef Expo Congratulations Whitney Walker raised by Us & heath

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Grand Champion Heifer, 2015 State Fair of Texas Res. Grand Champion Heifer, 2015 TX Shorthorn Show Grand Champion Heifer, 2015 Houston Grand Champion Heifer, 2015 San Angelo Res. Grand Champion Heifer, 2015 San Antonio Congratulations Myka Blissard raised by Us

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3rd Overall & Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2015 Kansas Beef Expo, Ring A 3rd Overall & Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2015 Syracuse, Ring A 6th Overall Champion & Champion MaineTainer Heifer, 2015 Syracuse, Ring B Congratulations Whitney Walker Sold by Us, DUnK & paulsen

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102 American Royal 134 Riley Round Up for MS 136 NAILE 159 Michigan Beef Expo 165 Minnesota Beef Expo 168 Miner County 170 Henry Co. Thanksgiving Classic 172 Colby Classic 174 Black Gold Classic 176 Hoosier Beef Congress 178 AGR Holiday Classic 182 Christmas Classic 184 Badger Kick-Off Classic 186 Western Nugget

Beyond The Backdrop 104 Olivia Caldwell 138 Madison Clark

Sale Results 139 NAILE

Olivia Caldwell American Royal

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Departments 22 From The Editor 23 About Us 26 From Our Readers 28 Page 28 32 News 46 Church Sign 64 Western Bonanza Preview 66 Iowa Beef Expo Preview 76 This Is Denver 78 Instagram Contest 85 The Big Picture 214 Under Cover: MLC 219 Burt’s Best Bites 240 Flashback 249 Juding Results 270 Upcoming Events 272 Upcoming Judges 281 Recipe: Lisa Beauprez 288 Hall of Fame Members 306 Fill in the Blanks: Lee Rincker 312 Message: Randy Davis 317 Funtimes 321 2016: Nine Years and Counting 321 Thank You

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GOING BIG IN 2016!

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Matt Lautner Cattle’s Itallian Stallion and Blaze of Glory are featured on are one-ofa-kind cover that opens backwards!

You will also noticed that we have updated our layout for 2016 with a fresh new look! We always like to go big for Denver. There is no other show like the National Western, and this issue gets you ready for the 110th show!

Inside the Jan/Feb 2016 Stock Show Edition you will find Show Results from the Fall shows including the American Royal and NAILE. Be sure to check out our Faces and Places from both shows as well. The Jensen Family is our latest Hall of Fame inductee! You won’t want to miss their feature that starts on page 285! It wouldn’t be our Denver issue without our Stock Show Preview. We’ve include champions and sale prices from the past five years, places to eat, fun things to do, and much more.

Plus, we also take a look ahead at the Fort Worth and Houston. Our Stock Show Preview starts on page 49.

The National Western Stock Show is without doubt our most covered show every year. We always enjoy covering Denver the entire month of January.

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We hope you enjoy our 46th issue of The Showtimes. I can’t believe we have been in business for nine years!

We can’t thank you enough for your support! It is because of the great people in our industry that make The Showtimes what it is. We look forward to seeing you in Denver this January.

Happy 2016, Brian J. Reid, Owner/Editor

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1987 Shawn Sparks

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2002 Tana Shepard

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1988 Doug Washam

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2003 Jonathan Gevelinger

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1989 Quentin Harper

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1990 David Bradford

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2005 Amanda Schnoor

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1991 Sheffield Wise

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2006 Stetson Copus

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1992 Jerry D. Tucker

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2007 Lance Unger

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1993 Randy Rash

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2008 Shelby Kroupa

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1994 Sara Lewis

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2009 Ky Stierwalt

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1996 Dustin Glover

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2010 Sydney Schnoor

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1997 Justin Lauridson

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2011 Brock May

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1998 Stacy Knight

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2012 Baylor Bonham

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1999 Eric Baudino

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NEWS SHOWTIMES MERCHANDISE

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We are excited to announce that we will have Showtimes Official Merchandise this year for sale! Our first item is our Limited Edition Showtimes Steel Hitch Cover. It is now available as a Shield, Steer, Hog, Lamb and Goat. Order yours for $50 plus shipping online now at theshowtimesmagazine.com!

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NEW SHOW ANIMAL CUTOUTS

Since we announced our cutouts this past September, they have taken off with orders placed from around the country! We can make steer, heifer, hog, lamb and goat signs any color and with your brand, logo or school name! They are made on luster board (wood in the middle with aluminum sides) and come in two sizes. The large signs are approx. 48” long x 36” tall (steer sign) and are $300 plus $50 shipping. Our small signs are approx. 18” long x 12” tall (steer sign) and are $50 plus $15 shipping. We can also make custom signs of anything you would like. We’ve even made cutouts with a photo of a showman. They also make great gifts and show awards! Be sure to see our Cover-All Signs ad on page 228 to view more design options and to place your order!

2016 SHOWTIMES CALENDAR + MEDIA KIT

Back for the third year in a row is our calendar! The new 2016 Showtimes Calendar and Media Kit will be available for free in Denver while supplies last this January! We will also be offering it for $20 (includes shipping) for those who would like one shipped.

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The Showtimes App has been updated for Denver 2016! Check out the latest news, receive GPS Push Notifications, watch Videos from the show, share photos from the show with our Photo Cards, read our Online Issue and take our latest Polls about the show! In addition to filming the market steer, hog, lamb and goat shows this year, we will also be filming heifer shows and the prospect shows! Look for our Denver 2016 videos the morning after each show. Available for free on both the App Store and Google Play!

FALL SHOW COVERAGE

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This past Fall was filled with not only getting ready for Denver, but traveling to shows as well. In October we traveled to Kansas City for the 2015 American Royal. We covered both the market and breeding weekends. In addition to filming the shows, taking pictures and posting updates to our social media pages, we enjoyed visiting with advertisers and subscribers! We also debuted a new huge metal truss booth!

Once KC wrapped up we headed home for a few days to send our Nov/Dec issue to print, and then headed to Louisville for the 2015 NAILE. Lisa had the opportunity to anounce the heifer shows at the North American for an entire day. She enjoyed being part of the rich history as well as seeing a new perspective of each show from inside the ring. We also coverered the show with photos and videos. In fact, our 2015 NAILE Supreme Heifer Drive video became our most viewed video to date with over 14,400 plays! It was a great fall covering both shows and seeing friends! Be sure to check out our coverage and Show Results from both the American Royal and the North American International Livestock Exposition in this issue!

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KC DESIGN CONTESTS WINNERS

We recently held a poster design contest for Kansas City. Congratulations to Drake Wood on winning 1st Place and Becky Church on winning 2nd Place! They will both be receiving subscriptions to The Showtimes!

Thanks to everyone who entered our contest!

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Our 2016 Media Kit is now available. If you are interested in advertising in The Showtimes, please email theshowtimes@yahoo.com and we will mail you our new Media Kit. Our online Media Kit is also available now at theshowtimesmagazine.com.

If you are at the National Western, be sure to ask us for your Media Kit at our booth on the hill and in the yards.

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BLACKOUT JACKPOT 4 TEAM FITTING CONTEST

The 2016 Blackout Jackpot 4 is only a few months away! The jackpot hosted by The Showtimes will once again be held with the Green & Gold Showdown. This year’s event will be March 18-20, 2016 at The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. New for this year is our Sullivan Supply Team Fitting Contest! We will be offering two divisions. The White Bracket will include exhibitors 17 and under. Our Black Bracket will be for anyone that is 18 and older. This exciting event will be held Friday, March 18th at 6:00PM! This year, Brandon Callis will be judging the Heifer Show and Jim Williams will be sorting the Steers! Online entries are now available online at theshowtimesmagazine.com/ blackout4. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

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We are honored to receive 2 Best of the Barns nominations for 2015. We were nominated for Best Livestock Show Publication, as well as Best Graphic Designer.

Voting for this years’ awards was December 21st through December 31st. The Best of the Barns is the most prestigious awards in the livestock industry and will be announced on The Pulse in early January 2016. Thanks to everyone for your support!

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THE MAN BEHIND THE WESTERN ELITE THE STORY BEHIND DAVE DUELLO & DUELLO CATTLE COMPANY.

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f you have walked past the historic exchange building in the Yards during the National Western Stock Show, or have held onto a buyer’s number at the annual Western Elite Female Sale with confidence that you were going to invest in quality genetics, then your path has crossed with that of Dave Duello.

Duello is the owner of Duello Cattle Company located in Pine Bluff, Wyoming. An operation dedicated to producing high quality composite

females. Over the years he has played an active role in the success of various cattle operations and collegiate livestock judging teams alike. These roles and the connections formed from them have ultimately led him to where he is today.

Growing up in Eastern Iowa on a diversified farm, Duello was destined to play his part in the cattle industry. During his time at Iowa State University, he found success as a member of the 1986 National

Champion Collegiate Livestock Judging Team. His judging career highlights include being named High Individual at the American Royal in Kansas City and 2nd High Individual at the North American in Louisville.

Duello’s judging coach, Chris Skaggs, became a great mentor and friend. Dave credits him as a being very instrumental in his start as a judge and cattleman, “He made a huge impact on my life. From judging to connecting me with the right people.”

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After graduating in 1987, he continued his education at Iowa State to earn a Masters and PHD in Beef Cattle Genetics. In fact, his thesis led him to conduct research using ultrasound to develop the first carcass EPD’s for the Angus and Simmental Breeds.

Duello’s keen eye for livestock landed him the position of coach of the Iowa State Livestock Judging Team while he was in grad school. Of the four teams he coached, two were National Champions. Before leaving, he started working with the team named National Champion that was taken over by Scott Greiner. While his time in Iowa was complete, there was no denying his path was headed towards making an impact as a part of the production side of the industry.

Following his chapter in Iowa, Dave began work at Ankony Farms located in Nebraska and Georgia. He spent the next ten years managing their 3,000 head of registered Angus. “It was there at Ankony that I gained a lot of experience about promoting and marketing seed stock. The owner, Virgil Lovell, and the people around him were of great influence.” Dave stated.

After Ankony, Dave was given the opportunity to manage Diamond L Ranch located in Carpenter and Pine Bluff, Wyoming. This 3,500 head cow herd, consisting of mostly composites with a few registered Angus, would soon be the start of Duello Cattle Company.

Over the past nine years, Duello Cattle Company has formed a reputation of quality. In 2007, Dave was able to purchase his pick of the Diamond L cows. His goal was to make composite females – SimAngus, MaineAngus, Charolais Composites, etc. “I breed my females to be sound, practical, good milking cows that are mostly clean of any genetic producing defects. They are cows first, but have the look, power and kind to market in the show calf business.”

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In January of 2010, Duello branched his operation out even more with the foundation of the Western Elite Female Sale hosted during the National Western Stock Show in Denver. The sale, which has been held annually ever since, hosts roughly 100 head of Duello and consignor’s top genetics; with around 70 being young, proven A.I. bred females. While Duello Cattle Company sells some cattle private treaty, the operation’s main marketing arm is that of the Western Elite.

When asked what the future holds for Duello Cattle Company, Dave replied, “I am going to just keep trying to make them even better.”

Starting from his time at Iowa State, Dave has been invited to judge all across the globe. He was 24-years-old the first time he judged the Houston Steer Show; and 22 years later he judged it for the third time. He has held the mic at several Junior Nationals, OKC eight times, Ft. Worth four times and has traveled to both Australia and New Zealand. This January, he will join Mark Hoge and

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I have had the pleasure of working personally with Dave over the past few years on his Western Elite sale catalog.

There is no doubt the talent and eye that he has for cattle.

Not only have I witnessed his overall knowledge of cattle from the offerings he puts together for the sale, it is his attention to details and way of talking and describing the cattle in person and through his footnotes that makes him a true cattleman.

So next time you are walking through the Yards and spot the Western Elite display on the corner of the display bulls, be sure to take a second look if it is not already on your radar. While the genetics alone are worth your interest, it is the knowledge and savvy of the man behind them that is worth your time. •

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LOT 3 Purebred Charolias from Bauman. A Kojack daughter safe to Monopoly. One of the most diverse females to sell.

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January 9-24, 2016

your places to eat We asked our Instagram follwers what their favorite places to eat in Denver were. Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite restaurants!

2015 Grand Champion Steer / $100,000

2015 Grand Champion Hog / $36,000

Shilo Schaake, KS

Garrison Straka, OK

2014 Grand Champion Steer / $132,500

2014 Grand Champion Hog / $30,000

Baylor Bonham, OK

Nalaney Guyer, IL

2013 Grand Champion Steer / $100,000

2013 Grand Champion Hog / $47,500

Shilo Schaake, KS

Claire McCormick, TX

2012 Grand Champion Steer / $106,000

2012 Grand Champion Hog / $25,000

Baylor Bonham, OK

Taylor Walker, TX

2011 Grand Champion Steer / $50,000

2011 Grand Champion Hog / $11,000

Brock May, WI

Drey Marceaux, LA

TEXAS DE BRAZIL 8390 Northfield Blvd. #1800 MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 1710 Wynkoop St.

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SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE 1745 Wazee St. #61 DENVER DINER 740 W. Colfax, Denver

last five champions

CASA BONITA 6715 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood

YARD BAR In The Yards at the NWSS

our places to eat Here are our favorites!

ELWAYS STEAKHOUSE 1881 Curtis St. WOODY’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA 1305 Washington Ave., Golden EL JARDIN 6460 East 73rd Ave. MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 500 16th St. SERAFINI’S PIZZERIA 2414 East Bridge St., Brighton LA ESTRELITTA 45 N. Main St., Brighton SHANAHAN’S STEAKHOUSE 5085 Syracuse St., Denver CHERRY CREEK GRILL 184 Steele St.

judges These are your judges for the 110th NWSS!

Market Shows

2015 Grand Champion Lamb / $40,000

2015 Grand Champion Goat / $16,000

Jenna Frink, CO

Aspen Martin, TX

Steers......Shane Bedwell , Mark Hoge, Dave Duello Hogs....................................................Warren Beeler Lambs................................................Craig Beckmier Goats ..................................................Brandon Callis

Market Showmanship Steers .....................................................Lee Rincker Hogs........................................................Lee Rincker Lambs .............................................Caleb Boardman Goats ...................................................................TBA

Junior Shows

2014 Grand Champion Lamb / $30,000

2014 Grand Champion Goat / $15,000

Destinee Johnson, OK

Aspen Martin, TX

Open Shows

2013 Grand Champion Goat / $11,000

Garrett Goodwin, OK

Madison Belcher, NM

Prospect Shows Steers..................................................Lance Sennett Heifers............................................Amanda Schnoor

Pen Shows 2012 Grand Champion Lamb / $24,000

2012 Grand Champion Goat / $26,000

Luke Davis, OK

Daleanna Juul, CO

Angus .......A. Sawyer, D. Slattery and P. Trowbridge Charolais...............................................Chris Mullinix Chianina........................................Brad Winegardner Gelbvieh.............................................Shane Bedwell Hereford ......R. Morgan, R. Rathmann, T. Pembrook Limousin.......B. Bloomberg, J. Perry, D. MacLennan Maine-Anjou.................C. Peters, J. Perry, C. Green Red Angus....................................................Matt Leo Shorthorn ................................................Jeff Bedwell Simmental.....................Steve Reimer, Randy Daniel

Carload Shows 2011 Grand Champion Lamb / $15,000

2011 Grand Champion Goat / $11,000

Justin Willoughby, IN

Sierra Jade Martin, TX

Angus .......A. Sawyer, D. Slattery and P. Trowbridge Hereford ......R. Morgan, R. Rathmann, T. Pembrook Limousin.......B. Bloomberg, J. Perry, D. MacLennan

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Angus ...................................................Jeff Dameron Charolais............................................Shane Bedwell Composite...............................................Brett Barber Gelbvieh ................................................Chan Phillips Hereford ..................................Tyler and Brian Cates Limousin ............................................Jered Shipman Maine-Anjou.....................................Jake Bloomberg Mini Hereford .........................................Doug Satree Red Angus............................................Kevin Jensen Shorthorn..............................................Todd Herman Simmental..................Mark McClintock and Jirl Buck

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Angus............................................Brad Winegardner Charolais..................................................Zach Butler Chianina ...............................................Brent Murphy Gelbvieh.................................................John Grimes Hereford ...................................................Josh Taylor Limousin...............................................Brad McCurry Maine-Anjou ...........................................Tyler Dewey Mini Hereford .........................................Shane Meier Red Angus ...........................................Chris Cassidy Shorthorn .................................................Kyle Colyer Simmental.............................................Cody Sankey

Wednesday JANUARY 20 8:00AM Simmental Female Show 9:00AM Junior Market Swine Show 3:00PM Junior Market Steer Showmanship 7:00PM Junior Market Swine Champion Selection

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Thursday JANUARY 21 9:00AM Junior Market Steer Show 5:00PM Junior Market Steer Champion Selection

schedule Friday JANUARY 8 8:00AM 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest Saturday JANUARY 9 7:30AM Gelbvieh Junior Show 8:00AM Red Angus Junior Show

Friday JANUARY 22 6:30PM Auction of Junior Livestock Champions Saturday JANUARY 23 9:00AM Open Prospect Steer Show 10:00AM Open Prospect Heifer Show

Visit nationalwestern.com for the full schedule.

Sunday JANUARY 10 10:00AM Catch-A-Calf Show

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Tuesday JANUARY 12 9:00AM Limousine Junior Show / Lim-Flex Show 3:00PM Junior Market Goat Showmanship Wednesday JANUARY 13 9:00AM Junior Market Goat Show 1:00OM Junior Market Goat Champion Selection Thursday JANUARY 14 8:00AM Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest 8:00AM Hereford Bull Show Friday JANUARY 15 8:00AM Angus Female Show 8:30AM Collegiate Carload Judging Contest 9:00AM Herd Sire Display Opens 6:30PM National Hereford Sale Saturday JANUARY 16 8:00AM National Hereford Female Show 9:00AM Herd Sire Display Opens 4:00PM Junior Market Lamb Showmanship Sunday JANUARY 17 8:00AM Maine-Anjou and MaineTainer Shows 8:00AM Charolais Junior Show / % Charolais Show 8:00AM Junior Market Lamb Show 9:00AM Herd Sire Display Opens 11:00AM Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus Junior Show 6:00PM Junior Market Lamb Champion Selection Monday JANUARY 18 8:00AM Charolais Show 9:00AM Chianina Junior Show 1:00PM Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus Open Show Tuesday JANUARY 19 8:00AM Simmental Junior Show / Bull Show 4:00PM Junior Market Swine Showmanship

things to do If you have some free time, there are many fun things to do around Denver!

BROWN PALACE HOTEL History at its best! This architectural landmark from 1892 offers modern luxuries amid old-world decor. If you have the opportunity, make sure to make reservations to enjoy tea with the Grand Champion Market Steer from the National Western! Lisa had the opportunity to bring her steer along with Ky Stierwalt’s Grand Champion back in 2009. This is a one of a kind event that you should be sure to attend if you have never been before. You can even have your picture taken with the champion steer.

THE DENVER ZOO The Denver Zoo is an 80 acre facility located in City Park that was founded in 1896. With thousands of animals and exhibits, it is fun for the entire family.

NATIONAL WESTERN RODEO AND PBR The National Western Stock Show’s rodeo is one of the best in the country!

There are rodeos each day in Denver. If you happen to be there during the PBR, be sure to go! The bull riding is always outstanding.

weight breaks STEERS

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Crossbred

1,115 - 1,220 1,224 - 1,270 1,280 - 1,299 1,308 - 1,338 1,345 - 1,375 1,384 - 1,397 1,403 - 1,440 1,445 - 1,470 1,472 - 1,615

1,100 - 1,224 1,225 - 1,283 1,288 - 1,299 1,300 - 1,332 1,333 - 1,363 1,365 - 1,385 1,399 - 1,425 1,429 - 1,465 1,475 - 1,580

1,130 - 1,213 1,222 - 1,274 1,275 - 1,300 1,304 - 1,335 1,336 - 1,360 1,362 - 1,379 1,384 - 1,405 1,415 - 1,450 1,455 - 1,565

Continental

1,298 - 1,385

Brittish

1,335 - 1,399

Above are the weight breaks for the Market Steer Show the past three years in Denver.

2016 DENVER VIDEOS We will be filming the Market Hog, Steer, Lamb and Goat Shows again this year! Plus we will also have videos of the Prospect Shows and Heifer Shows! Download our free Showtimes App and watch each show the next morning!

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three judge system A breakdown of how the three judges placed Class 5.

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Gracie Russell

Baylor Bonham

Baylor Bonham

Baylor Bonham

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Bayley Kroupa

Cuatro Schauer

Gracie Russell

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Brock May

Gracie Russell

Cuatro Schauer

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Brock May

Gracie Russell

Brock May

Brock May

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Cuatro Schauer

Bayley Kroupa

Bayley Kroupa

HOW THE 3 JUDGE SYSTEM CAN CHANGE A SHOW In 2012 the National Western Stock Show changed to a three judge system. The table above is an example of how the system can be different than just a single person judging a steer show. The steer that went on to win Grand Champion received 2nd, 1st and 1st. The steer that ended up Reserve Champion received 1st, 4th and 3rd from the three judges.

GRAND STEER RESERVE STEER

CLASS 5 MARKET STEERS FROM 2012

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your places to eat We asked our Facebook follwers what their favorite places to eat in Fort Worth were. Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite restaurants!

THE FLYING FISH 2913 Montgomery St. RODEO GOAT 2836 Bledsoe St. JOE T. GARCIAS 2201 North Commerce St. RAILHEAD SMOKEHOUSE 2900 Montgomery St. UNCLE JULIO’S FINE MEXICAN FOODS 5301 Camp Bowie Blvd.

KINCAID’S HAMBURGERS 4901 Camp Bowie Blvd.

RISKYS BARBEQUE 6701 Camp Bowie Blvd.

RAZOO’S CAJUN CAFE 318 Main St. COOPER’S OLD TIME PIT BAR-B-QUE 301 Stockyards Blvd.

FRED’S TEXAS CAFE 915 Currie St.

last year’s champions

J&J OYSTER BAR 612 University Dr. 2015 Grand Champion Steer

2015 Grand Champion Barrow

Madilyn Priesmeyer

Mikala Grady

2014 Grand Champion Lamb

2014 Grand Champion Goat

Claire Hamlett

Braden Grady

judges These are your judges for the 120th FWSS!

Market Shows Steers .............................................Dan Shike Barrows ................................Kane Causemaker Lambs ............................................Kyle Smith Goats ........................................Andy Laughlin

Junior Heifer Shows Chianina......................................Dustin Frank Angus ........................................Kevin Jensen Charolais ...................................Kevin Jensen Maine-Anjou ..............................Kevin Jensen Simmental..................................Kevin Jensen ORB ...........................................Kevin Jensen Hereford ....................................Chris Cassidy Limousin....................................Chris Cassidy Red Angus ................................Chris Cassidy Shorthorn ..................................Chris Cassidy Beefmaster ...............................Tim Fitzgerald

Brahman ...................................Tim Fitzgerald Brangus ....................................Tim Fitzgerald Santa Gertrudis ........................Tim Fitzgerald Simbrah ....................................Tim Fitzgerald

Open Shows Angus...........................................John Toledo Beefmaster.................................Chris Mullinix Brahman......................................Jim Williams Brangus .....................................David Nichols Charolais..................................Brandon Callis Chianina........................................Kyle Colyer Hereford.....................................Randy Daniel Limousin.....................................Blake Nelson Maine-Anjou..................................Tyler Cates Red Angus ................................Mark Eberling Santa Gertrudis.............................Felix Serna Shorthorn .................................Randy Mullinix Simmental ....................................Paul Walker

schedule Thursday FEBRUARY 4 8:00AM Market Steer Show Day 1 8:00AM Market Barrow Show Day 1 Friday FEBRUARY 5 8:00AM Market Steer Show Day 2 8:00AM Market Barrow Show Day 2

Saturday FEBRUARY 6 9:00AM Junior Sale of Champions Be sure to go to fwssr.com for a complete schedule of the 2015 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo!

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HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW HOUSTON, TEXAS

March 1-20, 2016

food at the show BEST FRIED FOOD

BEST CLASSIC FAIR FOOD

STUBBY’S CINNAMON ROLLS

KETTLE KORN OF TEXAS

SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE

BIG STONE BREAKFAST SANDWICH

FRIED PIE

PULLED PORK STUFFED BAKED POTATO

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last year’s champions

BEST BREAKFAST

2015 Grand Champion Steer

2015 Grand Champion Barrow

Caitlin Boskocil

Leslie Batenhorst

2014 Grand Champion Lamb

2014 Grand Champion Goat

Kolton Neuse

Heather Shaw

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We asked our Facebook follwers what their favorite places to eat in Houston were.

Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite restaurants!

CAPTAIN BENNY’S 10896 Northwest Freeway SPICY PICKLE 1333 Old Spanish Trail #100A MARCOS MEXICAN Shops at 3 Corners, 8216 Kirby Dr. GRINGO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN 2202 Broadway St., Pearland LUPE’S TORTILLA FACTORY 2414 Southwest Freeway ORIGINAL NINFA’S 2704 Navigation Blvd.

CAFE PITA 10852 Westheimer Rd. KENNY & ZIGGY’S DELI 2327 Post Oak Blvd.

THE RED LION PUB 2316 South Shepherd Dr. NIKO NIKO’S 2520 Montrose Blvd.

LANKFORD GROCERY & MARKET 88 Dennis St.

things to do SPACE CENTER HOUSTON “The pride of Houston - NASA...come explore the historic artifacts of the county’s extra-terrestrial adventures and tragedies that are preserved here!”

THE DOWNTOWN TUNNELS “A six-mile long maze of tunnels connects many of Houston’s downtown buildings that has dozens of shops and restaurants and are cheerful and attractive.”

KEMAH BOARDWALK “Houston’s nearest and largest amusement/entertainment park.

Largely occupied by hotels and restaurants, Kemah Boardwalk is an ideal place to entertain the entire family.”

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There is no better way to fill the weekends of spring than with travel to jackpot shows! Here is a glimpse of what is being offered at this year’s Iowa Beef Expo and Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show!

MINDY CAMPFIELD Executive Director Iowa Veef Breeds Council 11281 SE 56th Ave. Runnells, IA 50237 iowabeefexpo@gmail.com iowabeefexpo.com [P] 515.966.0075 [F] 515.966.0074

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IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS | DES MOINES, IOWA FEBRUARY 14-21, 2016

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IOWA BEEF EXPO

44TH ANNIVERSARY

ZOMBIE BURGER Looking for a unique place to dine with “killer” food? Look no further. Zombie Burger, located in downtown Des Moines is a Showtimes pick for outstanding burgers, shakes and don’t forget the cheese curds!

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1. Iowa was the first to organize the state beef expo concept.

2. More than 29,000 cattle lots have been sold at the Iowa Beef Expo.

3. In 2015 cattle sold into 23 states as well as Canada.

4. The Iowa Beef Expo host an all-beef Juging Contest drawing over 500 contestants.

5. The Iowa Beef Expo Tradeshow features a full array of the finest livestock equipment, genetic companies and livestock services available.

WESTERN BONANZA CONTACT www.westernbonanza.calpoly.edu [BLOG] westernbonanza.wordpress.com [P] 805.756.2180

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HISTORY What began as a senior project in 1985, primarily as a beef show, has evolved into a five-ring show that is “The Best in the West”. In addition to being a completely student run show, Cal Poly’s Western Bonanza is one of the most competitive jackpot shows in the Western United States.

Over 130 students help run the show. The 2016 show management team is comprised of six student managers, 30 student committee chairs, over 100 student committee members, and two advisors.

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[ENTRY DEADLINE] February 8, 2016 [JUDGES] Cattle: Jara Settles & Dan Shike Sheep & Goats: Brad Angus & Conner Newsom Swine: Miles Toenyes & Brant Smith [SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE] January 15, 2016 The selected recipient will be receiving up to $1,000 from our 2016 show. Note: If the recipient attends California Polytechnic State University during the 2016-2017 academic year, the Aniamal Science Department will match funds.

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[HOTELS] All within walking distance to the show:

DID YOU KNOW...

1. Two shows for each specie: A and B show format, including two different judges for each show.

2. Live cameras in each ring capture the entire show, are broadcast Online and can be viewed from anywhere in the United States.

3. $49, 259 in payouts to livestock show exhibitor winners in 2015.

4. Friday night fitting demonstrations.

5. 529 exhibitors and 2,226 entries in 2015

Best Western Plus Black Oak Motor Lodge 805.238.4740 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Paso Robles 805.238.6500 Adelaide Inn 805.238.2770 The Oaks Hotel & Suites 805.237.8700

FACES AND PLACES

AMERICAN ROYAL KANSAS CITY, MO

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COVERING DENVER LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

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EXPERIENCE DENVER FROM ANYWHERE.

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Be sure to look for full coverage of Denver in our upcoming March/April 2016 Sire Edition as well!

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HEADING TO THE RING JAN/FEB 2016

Olivia Caldwell’s family and friends head to the ring at the 2015 American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri. Her steer went on to be selected Grand Champion by judge Shane Bedwell.

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FINAL TOUCHES Jerrod Arthur works on a steer in Kansas City the morning of the steer show at the American Royal.

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SELECTING THE GRAND CHAMPION IN LOUISVILLE

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Judge Jeff Sargent selects Bayley Kroupa’s steer Grand Champion at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY.

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Judges Chan Phillips, Brett Barber and Mark Hoge talk one final time before selecting Sara Sullivan’s MaineTainer heifer Supreme Champion in Louisville, KY.

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55B Sire: Monopoly, Dam: HooDoo Slasher x Hereford, AI: No Worries 56B - 3/4 Sim Sire: Driver, Dam: Black Jade, AI: Big Deal

63B - PB Sim Sire: High Voltage, Dam: DJ Solution, AI: Big Deal 71B - Mainetainer Sire: I-80, Dam: Monopoly, AI: Jose'

99B Sire: Biz Wiz, Dam: Draftsman, AI: No Worries

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450B Sire: Smilin Bob, Dam: PB Charolais, AI: No Worries

412B - Chi Sire: Fu Man Chu, Dam: Impulse, AI: No Worries

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455B Sire: MAB, Dam: Red Angus x Meyer 734, AI: No Worries

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343A Sire: Walks Alone, Dam: Steer Maker, AI: Yellow Jacket

116B Sire: Biz Wiz, Dam: 3D x Harietta, AI: No Worries

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AMERICAN ROYAL Grand Champion Market Steer

JAN/FEB 2016

Olivia Caldwell, IL

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STEERS

Date: October 26, 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Steer Judge: Shane Bedwell Results/Photos: Show Champions Candid Photos: The Showtimes

Reserve Champion Market Steer Chandler Schelkopf, NE

Champion Division II

Champion Division III

Conrad Schelkpf, NE

Olivia Caldwell, IL

Dalton Line, IL

Reserve Division I

Reserve Division II

Reserve Division III

Brandi Franchiseur, AR

Chandler Schelkopf, NE

Brayden Werth, KS

JAN/FEB 2016

Champion Division I

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THE STORY OF A CHAMPION

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OLIVIA SHARES HOW HER STEER MARIO WON KANSAS CITY.

his past October I was lucky enough to capture Grand Champion Market Steer at the 2015 American Royal with my calf Mario. I am Olivia Caldwell from Elmwood, Illinois, and I am 12 years old.

This was my 2nd year showing at the American Royal, and the first year showing a steer. It will be a show that I will never forget or the journey that got me there.

Each October, my dad, Todd, gets the majority of the cattle in that he is going to sell during that fall season. I am always told not to become attached to anything because all animals are for sale on the farm. However, one night I overheard Dad and Jared Boyert talking about a calf that dad had just gotten. “This one could be incredible, or so unique” were the words being said. Dad had bought the calf from Vickland Show Cattle, and he was out of a heifer that Dad had found for

Emma Vickland to show. Dad knew the genetics behind the calf and was excited to see what his future could hold. I held my breath that this might become my calf!

After a few weeks, Dad said, “Liv, you can show this one at least for awhile.” I was so excited and could not wait for that first show to arrive.

Even after that first set of shows, I was still worried that Dad would sell him. In December of 2015, as we headed to the Kansas Beef Expo, I knew there was a chance that someone else would be taking him home. I prayed that I could keep him, not because he was a good calf, but because he was becoming my best friend.

It wasn’t until I walked out of the ring after being named Grand Champion that I knew that he was truly mine. Dad looked at me with tears in his eyes and said, “Liv, I promise I won’t sell your calf, not today, not ever.” Now I could finally relax and just have fun!

We showed him until February of this year, and then it was time to leave him at home. He would remain there until we left

for Kansas City. During that time, he became more than just a show animal to our family. Some days he would run along in the pasture as my mom walked in the evenings. Or he would just come to the fence and watch me as I practiced basketball. He hated to be by himself so you would often find him trying to get thru the fence to the other cattle. Mario just had such a gentle nature about him, one that made him so easy to love.

In the fall while Dad is gone with his online sales, things can get kind of hectic around the farm. We had twenty-seven pigs on feed and Mario to get ready for Kansas City. To see us running from one barn to another is not an uncommon sight. We were lucky enough to have some great kids from both Blackhawk College and Illinois Central College to help us out. Between them and my mom, everyone pitched in to get the work done. One thing showing livestock has taught me is the value of family and how working beside your parents on your project can be very rewarding.

As we left for Kansas City, I tried not to let my nerves overshadow the joy of being able to show Mario again. I knew there was a chance he would not come home, but I tried not to think of that either. He had been such a fun calf to have; I just wanted to enjoy the days ahead. I was also looking forward to being able to see my aunts, my cousins, and my grandparents because they were all coming to see my siblings and me show. Having your loved ones there to support you means so much.

There are still days I can’t believe that I won the American Royal. My mom asked me what I was thinking while in my class that day. I told her I hoped that when the judge looked at me, he would be holding up the 1 signal.

But most of all, I just wanted to enjoy

my time with him. I love showing cattle, and I knew what this meant to our family. My grandpa Gerald looked at me after I came out of the ring and said, “ Your dad and I tried our entire lives to win something like this; I never thought I would live to see my grandchild accomplish our goal.” There are so many moments I will always treasure and am so lucky to have happened to us. One family told my grandma that they drove five hours to see Mario and me show.

They had followed him all year and just wanted to see him in person.

That just amazed me!

I would encourage anyone who dreams of winning a major show to work hard, never give up, and thank those who help get you there. Thank you to my parents for your countless hours and your determination to see me and my siblings succeed. Thank you to Maddie and Cole for helping pick up my pig chores when I was busy in the cattle barn. Thank you to each one of you who called, sent a message, or cheered for us along the way. It has been an amazing journey, an amazing ride with an amazing calf. •

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Date: October 27, 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Hog Judge: Kent Bennington, IN

HOGS

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Results/Photos: Show Champions

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Grand Champion Market Hog Ashtin Guyer, IL

Reserve Champion Market Hog Dylan Cain, IA

Champion Yorkshire

Champion Hampshire

Hunter McKinnon, OK

Dalten Dykstra, MN

Lane Eggar, NE

Reserve Duroc

Reserve Yorkshire

Reserve Hampshire

Maddison Caldwell, IL

Maddison Caldwell, IL

Nalaney Guyer, IL

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Champion Duroc

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Champion Chester

Champion Spot

Champion Berkshire

Emily Mead, MI

Rylee Simpson, OK

Cyrus Graham, MI

Reserve Chester

Reserve Spot

Reserve Berkshire

Dalaney Vickery, IN

Will Freking, MN

Bryson Reeves, OK

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HOGS

Champion Poland

Champion Landrace

Champion Crossbred

Addison Hood, OK

Hunter Logue, IN

Ashtin Guyer, IL

Reserve Poland

Reserve Landrace

Reserve Crossbred

Alyvia Myers, IN

Cole Caldwell, IL

Dylan Cain, IA

Champion Division I

Champion Division II

Champion Division III

Kamden Urban, OK

Kyra Schinbeckler, IN

Austin Bernicky, IN

Reserve Division I

Reserve Division II

Reserve Division III

Kyra Schinbeckler, IN

Ty Malechek, TX

Karlyn Snider, IA

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LAMBS

JAN/FEB 2016

Grand Champion Market Lamb Austin Bernicky, IN

Date: October 26, 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Lamb Judge: Brad Ellerbrock, IL Results/Photos: Show Champions

Reserve Champion Market Lamb Kyra Schinbeckler, IN

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Date: October 27, 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Goat Judge: Josh Taylor, OK

GOATS

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Results/Photos: Show Champions

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Grand Champion Market Goat Cami Reveal, OH

Reserve Champion Market Goat Lexi Vanderwork, OK

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Champion Division I

Reserve Division I

Lexi Vanderwork, OK

Jett Smith, OK

Champion Division II

Reserve Division II

Cami Reveal, OH

Paige Pence, OH

Champion Division III

Reserve Division III

Cooper Bounds, MO

Erin Johnson, CA

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JUNIOR HEIFERS

Results/Photos: Show Champions

Lauren May, WI

Supreme Champion Heifer

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Champion Angus

Champion AOB

Champion Charolais

William Harsh, OH

Becca Chamberlin, IN

Kalli Ellis, TX

Reserve Angus

Reserve AOB

Reserve Charolais

Maddy Udell, IA

Stewart Skiles, TX

Trey Conley, MD

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JUNIOR HEIFERS

Champion Shorthorn

Champion Hereford

Champion Limousin

Lillie Skiles, TX

Lauren May, WI

Mason Walker, AR

Reserve Shorthorn

Reserve Hereford

Reserve Limousin

Kane Aegerter, NE

Chesney & Kenidey Effling, SD

Alexa Montagne, SD

Champion Maine-Anjou

Champion MaineTainer

Champion Braunvieh

Dalton Line, IL

Emily Thorson, MN

Caitlyn Grace Stotts, TX

Reserve Maine_Anjou

Reserve MaineTainer

Reserve Braunvieh

Pacey Hawkins, IA

Braelyn Berlowitz, OK

Anna Gaddy, MO

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Champion Simmental

Champion % Simmental

Miranda Raithel, NE

Chesney Effling, SD

Reserve Simmental

Reserve % Simmental

Cole Reiboldt, IN

Becca Chamberlin, IN

Champion Beef Builder Anna Gaddy, MO

Reserve Beef Builder Ayden Wolken, MS

OPEN ANGUS

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Champion Angus Heifer

JAN/FEB 2016

Austin Nowatzke, IN

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer

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William Harsh, OH

Champion Angus Bull

Express Angus Ranches, OK

Reserve Champion Angus Bull Silveira Bros., CA

OPEN GELBVIEH

Champion Gelbvieh Heifer Ledoux Ranch, KS

JAN/FEB 2016

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Heifer

Champion Gelbvieh Bull Hilltop Farms, MO

Reserve Champion Gelbvieh Bull Sydney Wilkinson, CO

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Hightower Cattle Company LLC, KS

OPEN BALANCER

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Champion Balancer Heifer

JAN/FEB 2016

Emily Griffiths, IN

Reserve Champion Balancer Heifer

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Ledoux Ranch, KS

Champion Balancer Bull Ledoux Ranch, KS

Reserve Champion Balancer Bull Emily Griffiths, IN

OPEN CHAR.

Champion Charolais Heifer

David & Annette Bonacker, MO

JAN/FEB 2016

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer

Champion Charolais Bull MSL Cattle Company, TX & JVS Cattle Co., LA

Reserve Champion Charolais Bull

Grady Dickerson, KS, Taylor Goering, KS & Bianchi Charolais, CA

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Ledoux Ranch, KS

OPEN BRAUN.

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Champion Braunvieh Heifer

JAN/FEB 2016

Gavin Jones, TX

Reserve Champion Braunvieh Heifer

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Molly Mae Mirassou, TX

Champion Braunvieh Bull Molly Mae Mirassou, TX

Reserve Champion Braunvieh Bull

Jeff Zimmerman/Big Blue Branvieh, NE

OPEN B. BUILD.

Champion Beef Builder Heifer Ayden Wolken, MS

JAN/FEB 2016

Reserve Champion Beef Builder Heifer

Champion Beef Builder Bull Don Hankins, MO

Reserve Champion Beef Builder Bull Madison Abbot, TX

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Anna Gaddy, TX

OPEN HEREFORD

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Champion Hereford Heifer

JAN/FEB 2016

Kagney & Korbin Collins, IL

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer

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Rylee Barber, TX

Champion Hereford Bull

Turkey Feather Ranch, OK, MG3 Cattle Company, OK, Hoffman Herefords, NE, & P&R Herefords, OK

Reserve Champion Hereford Bull

Barber Ranch, Rylee Barber & Bryden Barber, TX & Hirschfeld Group, IL

OPEN MINI HERF.

Ch. Mini Hereford Heifer Maine Aim Ranch, IA

JAN/FEB 2016

Reserve Champion Mini Hereford Heifer

Ch. Mini Hereford Bull J Bar W Cattle Co., CO

Reserve Champion Mini Hereford Bull Summer Kath, MN

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Julie Sandstrom, IA

OPEN SHORT.

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Ch. Shorthorn Heifer

JAN/FEB 2016

Kane Aegerter, NE

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer

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Lillie Skiles, TX

Champion Shorthorn Bull Rosemary Thompson, IA

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull Bill Schomberg & Sons, NE

OPEN MAINES

Ch. Maine-Anjou Heifer Maci Chamberlin, IN

JAN/FEB 2016

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Heifer

Ch. Maine-Anjou Bull

Griswold Cattle, LLC, OK

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Bull Kendall L Bremer Cattle Co., IA

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Becca Chamberlin, IN

OPEN MAINET.

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Ch. MaineTainer Heifer

JAN/FEB 2016

Braelyn Berlowitz, OK

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Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer Abi Henderson, IA

OPEN LIMOUSIN

Champion Limousin Heifer Mason Walker, AR

JAN/FEB 2016

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer

Champion Limousin Bull Pinegar Limousin

Reserve Champion Limousin Bull Ashlee Sue Corns, KS

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Korynn M Clason, NE

OPEN SALERS

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Champion Salers Heifer

JAN/FEB 2016

Taylor Goering, KS

Reserve Champion Salers Heifer

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Marka Howard, TN

Champion Salers Bull Griffith Farm, KS

Reserve Champion Salers Bull Silver Spurs Salers, MO

OPEN OPTIMIZER

Champion Optimizer Heifer Jase Beltz, KS

JAN/FEB 2016

Reserve Champion Optimizer Heifer

Champion Optimizer Bull T-Bone Cattle, IA

Reserve Champion Optimizer Bull Silver Spur Salers/Hayse Farms, MO

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Scott Silver Spur Salers/Liebhart, MO

OPEN SIM.

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Ch. Simmental Heifer

JAN/FEB 2016

Jake Bloomberg & Griswold Cattle, OK

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer

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Carli Henderson, IA

Champion Simmental Bull

Silver Towne/Hudson Pines, TX

Reserve Champion Simmental Bull Shoal Creek Land & Cattle, MO

OPEN % SIM.

Ch. % Simmental Heifer Taylor Goering, KS

JAN/FEB 2016

Reserve Champion % Simmental Heifer

Ch. % Simmental Bull Griswold & Circle M, TX

Reserve Champion % Simmental Bull Wager Cattle Co., SD

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Grace Greiman, IA

JAN/FEB 2016

OPEN LOWLINE

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Reserve Lowline Breeding Heifer

Grass Master Cattle, SD

Wager Cattle Co., SD

Champion Lowline Bull Six K Ranch, MN

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Champion Lowline Breeding Heifer

Champion % Lowline Breeding Heifer

Reserve % Lowline Breeding Heifer

Heaven Sent Ranch, AK

Neill Show Cattle, MO

Champion % Lowline Bull Grass Master Cattle, SD

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Grand Champion Steer

JAN/FEB 2016

Mason Ewing

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Date: December 5, 2015 Location: Denison, TX Steer Judge: Cheramie Viator Heifer Judge: Ryan Rathmann Results/Photos: Barker

Reserve Champion Steer Trey Denny

3rd Overall Steer

4th Overall Steer

5th Overall Steer

Kiley Klas

Santa Gertrudis

Sarah Martin

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Reserve Champion Heifer

Grand Champion Heifer

Calli West

Kiley Klas

3rd Overall Heifer

4th Overall Heifer

5th Overall Heifer

Kelsey Hockaday

Isaih Gamez

Harley Sargent

NAILE Grand Champion Market Steer

JAN/FEB 2016

STEERS

Bayley Kroupa, SD

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Date: November 3-20, 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Steer Judge: Jeff Sargent, TX Results/Photos: Linde Candid Photos: The Showtimes

Reserve Champion Market Steer Madison Clark, OH

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MADISON REFLECTS ON WINNING RESERVE CHAMPION STEER.

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i, I am Madison Clark from Covington, Ohio, and recently I had my wildest dream fulfilled when I exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Steer at the North American International Livestock Expo. I could not think of a better way to end my showing career. My family and I have

been extremely blessed this year, from winning the Ohio State fair along with having the Reserve steer at NAILE. I have so many people I need to thank but, most importantly, I would like to thank my parents. They are my brother and I’s biggest supporters and I will never be able to repay them for all of the years of support that they have given us. They have allowed me to follow my dreams and always been there to keep pushing me to achieve my goals. Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey over the years! •

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he North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Sale of Champions re-wrote the record books during a live auction that raised $110,000 on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The record-breaking $110,000 sale is an increase of 20 percent over last year’s total of $92,000.

The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion steers, hogs and lambs in the junior show division are sold to the highest bidder during the auction. Ten percent of the sales are donated to charitable organizations. The remaining 90 percent of the proceeds are split, with 10 percent going to promote the expo and 80 percent given to the youth exhibitors More than $1.75 million has been raised through the auction to further promote youth involvement in agribusiness and fund charitable endeavors.

The 2015 North American International Livestock Exposition Sale of Champions exhibitors, purchasers and sale prices are:

Grand Champion Steer - $30,000 Exhibited by: Bayley Kroupa, White Lake, SD Reserve Champion Steer - $24,000 Exhibited by: Madison Clark, Covington, OH Grand Champion Market Hog - $16,000 Exhibited by: Blake Holmes, Lebo, KS Reserve Champion Market Hog - $13,000 Exhibited by: Liam Farmer, Clayton, IN Grand Champion Market Lamb - $15,000 Exhibited by: Toree Fraze, Comanche, TX Reserve Champion Market Lamb - $12,000 Exhibited by: Kyle Cox, Mancos, CO •

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Date: November 3-20, 2015 Location: Louisville, KY

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JAN/FEB 2016

Results/Photos: Mapes

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Grand Champion Market Hog Blake Holmes, KS

Reserve Champion Market Hog William Farmer, IN

Champion Yorkshire

Champion Hampshire

William Farmer, IN

Spencer Malcolm, IN

Ashtin Guyer, IL

Reserve Duroc

Reserve Yorkshire

Reserve Hampshire

Payton Smith, IN

Blake Holmes, KS

Keri Landry, LA

JAN/FEB 2016

Champion Duroc

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Champion Chester

Champion Spot

Champion Berkshire

Riley Hayden, IN

Chloe Studebaker, OH

Noah Kitterman, IN

Reserve Chester

Reserve Spot

Reserve Berkshire

Noell Gottschalk, IN

Nash Stoller, IL

Mason Wright, IN

• show results NAILE

JAN/FEB 2016

HOGS

Champion Poland

Champion Landrace

Khyleigh North, IN

Hallie Landry, LA

Reserve Poland

Reserve Landrace

Brice Mullins, IN

Madelyn Harrison, OH

Champion Division I Crossbred

Champion Division II Crossbred

Champion Division III Crossbred

Thomas Trout, IN

Blake Logan, IN

Blake Holmes, KS

Reserve Division I Crossbred

Reserve Division II Crossbred

Reserve Division III Crossbred

Claire McCormick, TX

Caroline Doise, LA

Owen Vickrey, IN

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Grand Champion Market Lamb Toree Fraze, TX

Date: November 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Results/Photos: NAILE

Reserve Champion Market Lamb Kyle Cox, CO

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Supreme Champion Heifer Sara Sullivan, IA

Date: November 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Supreme Heifer Judges: Mark Hog, Brett Barber and Chan Phillips Results/Photos: Linde

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Champion Angus

Champion AOB

Champion Charolais

Maddy Udell

Shelby Griffith

Sarah Lillesand

Reserve Angus

Reserve AOB

Reserve Charolais

Lauren Grimes

Brandon Hagie

James Gradert

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JUNIOR HEIFERS

Champion Shorthorn

Champion ShorthornPlus

Champion Limousin

Sara Sullivan

Caitlyn Skiles

Colt Cunningham

Reserve Shorthorn

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Reserve Limousin

Clayton Boyert

Kane Aegerter

Lonnie Thomas

Champion Maine-Anjou

Champion MaineTainer

Champion Hereford

Maci Chamberlin

Sara Sullivan

Lauren May

Reserve Maine-Anjou

Reserve MaineTainer

Reserve Hereford

Dalton Line

Chancee Clark

Kagney Collins

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JUNIOR HEIFERS

Champion Chianina

Champion ChiAngus

Vada Vickland

Lillie Skiles

Reserve Chianina

Reserve ChiAngus

Gracie Danner

Grant Vickland

Champion Simmental

Champion SimSolution

Andrew Meier

Chesney Effling

Reserve Simmental

Reserve SimSolution

Sara Sullivan

Grace Greiman

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Champion Full Blood Simmental

Reserve Full Blood Simmental

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OPEN HEIFERS

Reserve Angus

Leslie Rogers

Sydney Schnoor

Champion Charolais

Reserve Charolais

Cagney Effling

Jenna Harrod

Champion Maine-Anjou

Reserve Maine-Anjou

Jones Show Cattle

Maci Chamberlin

JAN/FEB 2016

Champion Angus

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Champion MaineTainer

Reserve MaineTainer

Lucas Wisnefski

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Champion Chianina

Reserve Chianina

Vada Vickland

Gracie Danner

Champion ChiAngus

Reserve ChiAngus

Higgins Farms

Grant Vickland

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OPEN HEIFERS

Reserve Hereford

Lauren May

Rylee Barber

Champion Limousin

Reserve Limousin

Colt Cunningham

Mason Walker

Champion Simmental

Reserve Simmental

Jake Bloomberg

Maddy Udell

JAN/FEB 2016

Champion Hereford

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Champion SimAngus

Reserve SimAngus

Chesney Effling

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Champion Full Blood Simmental

Reserve Full Blood Simmental

Champion Red Angus

Reserve Red Angus

Hanna Martin

3 Aces Cattle Co.

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Reserve Sim Fleck

Champion Red Poll

Reserve Red Poll

Jackson Farms

Stephen Stone

JAN/FEB 2016

Champion Sim Fleck

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Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Sara Sullivan

Champion ShorthornPlus

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Sara Sullivan

Kane Aegerter

Champion Santa Gertrudis

Reserve Santa Gertrudis

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Champion Gelbvieh

Reserve Gelbvieh

Aidan Raab

Karen Eby

Champion Balancer

Reserve Balancer

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JAN/FEB 2016

OPEN BULLS

Champion Angus

Champion Charolais

Champion Chianina

Champion ChiAngus

Double Diamond Angus

JVS Cattle

Wilson Cattle Co & Todd Brink

Double G Cattle Co. & Horsley Bros.

Reserve Angus

Reserve Charolais

Reserve Chianina

Reserve ChiAngus

Express Ranches

Thomas Ranch

Ard Ridge Cattle

Wilson Cattle Co, Clarahan Farms & G. Walker

Champion Simmental

Champion SimAngus

Champion FB Simmental

Champion Gelbvieh

Happy 6 Simmentals

Circle M Farms

Reserve Simmental

Reserve SimAngus

Hillbrands Cattle Co.

Hilbrands Cattle Co.

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Emily Reynolds

Reserve FB Simmental

Reserve Gelbvieh Karen Eby

Champion Hereford

Champion Santa Gertrudis

Rylee Barber

Champion Lowline

Thomas and Son Farms

Reserve Santa Gertrudis

Delhawk Cattle Co.

Reserve Limousin Wies Limousin & Edwards L&C

Reserve Lowline

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Reserve Hereford

Champion Limousin

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Champion Maine-Anjou

Champion MaineTainer

Griswold Cattle

Griswold Cattle

Reserve Maine-Anjou

Reserve MaineTainer

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JAN/FEB 2016

OPEN BULLS

Champion Red Angus

Champion Red Poll

Solution Genetics

Jackson Farms

Reserve Red Angus

Reserve Red Poll

Zehnder Cattle

Stephen Stone

Champion Shorthorn

Champion ShorthornPlus

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Champion Balancer

Champion Santa Gertrudis

Reserve Balancer

Reserve Santa Gertrudis

Justin Shoufler

Reserve Shorthorn

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Sara Sullivan

Doug Satree

Grand Champion Market Animal Crossbred

MICHIGAN WINTER CLASSIC

Allisa Boersen

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STEERS

Date: December 11-13, 2015 Location: East Lansing, MI Judge: Bruce & Amie Stertzbach Results/Photos: Cindy Cagwin-Johnston

Reserve Champion Market Animal Crossbred Brennen Meert

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4th Overall Market Animal Simmental

5th Overall Market Animal MaineTainer

Nick Boersen

Ava Hathaway

Nick Boersen

JAN/FEB 2016

3rd Overall Market Animal Chianina

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Champion Market Heifer

Reserve Market Heifer

Champion AORB

Reserve AORB

Rylee Berhelle

Olivia Birchmeier

Andrew Pastryk

Hayley Albrecht

Champion Angus

Reserve Angus

Champion Chianina

Reserve Chianina

Katrena Klopfenstein

Mollin Johnson

Nick Boersen

Randee Poirier

Champion Hereford

Reserve Hereford

Champion Maine-Anjou

Reserve Maine-Anjou

Cole Johnston

Grant Goble

Morgan Carrick

Alex Beattie

Reserve MaineTainer

Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Nick Boersen

McKenna Sovis

Claudia Albrecht

Katie Francisco

Champion ShorthornPlus

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Champion Simmental

Reserve Simmental

Kelsey Francisco

Cami Harris

Ava Hathaway

Erica Kapolnek

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Champion MaineTainer

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Reserve Div. 1 Crossbred

Champion Div. 2 Crossbred

Reserve Div. 2 Crossbred

Hayley Albrecht

McKenna Sovis

Brennen Meert

McKenna Sovis

Champion Div. 3 Crossbred

Reserve Div. 3 Crossbred

Champion Div. 4 Crossbred

Reserve Div. 4 Crossbred

Shelby Bruckner

Logan Kosinski

Blain Elenbaum

Ben Ross

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Grand Champion Heifer Angus

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Sterling Reichenbach

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Reserve Champion Heifer Commercial McKenna Sovis

3rd Overall Heifer Low % Simmental

4th Overall Heifer Shorthorn

5th Overall Heifer Angus

Kyle Ruggles

Andrea Williams

Jayson Zeike

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Champion Simmental

Reserve Simmental

Sterling Reichenbach

Jayson Zeike

Dylan Kennedy

Tyler Landis

Champion Low % Simmental

Reserve Low % Simmental

Champion Shorthorn

Reserve Shorthorn

Kyle Ruggles

Kylie Slavik

Andrea Williams

Ty Cool

Champion ShorthornPlus

Reserve ShorthornPlus

Champion Maine-Anjou

Reserve Maine-Anjou

Andrea Williams

Shaylee Sherman

Nick Boersen

Clay Decker

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Champion MaineTainer

Reserve MaineTainer

Champion Limousin

Reserve Limousin

Logan Kosinski

Colin Trattles

Elizabeth Fleming

Carl Seidelman

Champion Hereford

Reserve Hereford

Champion Chianina

Reserve Chianina

Hailey Goble

Robert Zeike

Madalyn Stewart

Elizabeth Fleming

Champion AORB

Reserve AORB

Champion Commercial

Reserve Commercial

Kyle Ruggles

Amanda Kosal

McKenna Sovis

Alissa Beorsen

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MKT. BEEF

Date: October 15-18, 2015 Location: St. Paul, MN Results/Photos: Linde

Reserve Champion Market Beef Lacey Schmitz, ND

• show results MINNESOTA BEEF EXPO

Supreme Champion Female Shorthorn

JAN/FEB 2016

Shayna DeGroot, MN

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Reserve Supreme Female ShorthornPlus Ross Anderson, MN

3rd Overall Female Simmental

4th Overall Female Angus

5th Overall Female Maine-Anjou

Whitney Olson, MN

Dylan Miner, MN

Abi Henderson, IA

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Supreme Champion Prospect Market Animal Crossbred Tyler Trihus, MN

Reserve Supreme Prospect Simmental Abi Henderson, IA

3rd Overall Prospect Prospect Heifer

4th Overall Prospect Crossbred

5th Overall Prospect Prospect Heifer

Trevor Bormann, IA

Aaron Suhr, IA

Julia Brost, WI

MINER COUNTY Grand Champion Heifer Angus

JAN/FEB 2016

Tyler Busch

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Date: November 27, 2015 Location: Howard, SD Judge: Garret Weber, MN Results/Photos: Gessner

Reserve Champion Heifer Foundation Simmental Tate Bergh

3rd Overall Heifer Commercial

4th Overall Heifer Crossbred

5th Overall Heifer Angus

Martina Albrecht

Riley Larson

Trevor Bergh

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Grand Champion Market Animal

Talli Heim

Tate Bergh

3rd Overall Market Animal

4th Overall Market Animal

5th Overall Market Animal

Talli Heim

Aaron Suhr

Riley Larson

HENRY CO. THANKSGIVING CLASSIC

Grand Champion Steer Crossbred

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Curtis Harsh

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Date: November 27-28, 2015 Location: New Castle, IN Judge: Taylor Graham Results/Photos: Lindsay Hanewich

Reserve Champion Steer Chianina Noah Hayden

3rd Overall Steer Crossbred

4th Overall Steer Maine-Anjou

5th Overall Steer ShorthornPlus

Andrew Jarck

Breanna Waugh

Avonlea Odling

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Reserve Champion Heifer Crossbred

Grand Champion Heifer MaineTainer

Bailey Tomson

Hayley Jarck

3rd Overall Heifer Maine-Anjou

4th Overall Heifer SimSolution

5th Overall Heifer MaineTainer

Samantha Morris

Shelby Manning

Esther Bridwell

COBY CLASSIC Grand Champion Heifer Hereford

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Tanner Francis

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Reserve Champion Heifer Chi-Maine Annie Rathbun

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Grand Champion Steer Deanna Arbucci

Reserve Champion Steer Amanda Cranwell

BLACK GOLD CLASSIC

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Grand Champion Barrow

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Reserve Champion Barrow

DAY 2

Grand Champion Barrow

Reserve Champion Barrow

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Grand Champion Gilt

Reserve Champion Gilt

DAY 2

Grand Champion Barrow

Reserve Champion Barrow

HOOSIER BEEF CONGRESS

Grand Champion Market Animal

JAN/FEB 2016

Harper Henney

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Date: December 4-6, 2015 Location: Indianapolis, IN Steer Judge: Clint Rusk, OK Heifer Judges: Jim & Blake Bloomberg, IL Results/Photos: Show Photo by Katina

Reserve Champion Market Animal Harper Henney

3rd Overall Market Animal

4th Overall Market Animal

5th Overall Market Animal

Clayton Duckworth

Ross Brumbaugh

Ryen Kerr

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Reserve Champion Heifer Composite Charolais

Grand Champion Heifer Angus

Becca Chamberlin

Kallie Knott

3rd Overall Heifer MaineTainer

4th Overall Heifer Emily Sennett

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Esther Bridwell

Emily Sennett

Claire Trennepohl

AGR HOLIDAY CLASSIC Grand Champion Market Animal Crossbred

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Ashtin Guyer, IL

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Reserve Champion Market Animal Crossbred Cheyanne Bowman, IN

3rd Overall Market Animal Crossbred

4th Overall Market Animal Chianina

5th Overall Market Animal Crossbred

Olivia Caldwell, IL

Kinley Kreis, OH

Kendra Gabriel, OH

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Reserve Champion Heifer Crossbred

Grand Champion Heifer Hereford

Riley Randall, OH

Lindsey Pugh, OH

3rd Overall Heifer Chianina Bailey Harvey, IN

4th Overall Heifer % Simmental Brooke Hayhurst, OH

5th Overall Heifer Angus Braydon Reibolt, IN

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Grand Champion Market Animal Crossbred

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Ashtin Guyer, IL

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Reserve Champion Market Animal Maine-Anjou Lindsey Pugh, OH

3rd Overall Market Animal Chianina

4th Overall Market Animal Maine-Anjou

5th Overall Market Animal Market Heifer

Kinley Kreis, OH

Cole Reibolt, IN

Kendra Gabriel, OH

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Reserve Champion Heifer Shorthorn

Grand Champion Heifer Crossbred

Jessica Millenbaugh, OH

Becca Chamberlin, IN

3rd Overall Heifer MaineTainer Ashtin Guyer, IL

4th Overall Heifer AOB Austin Schneder, OH

5th Overall Heifer AOB Becca Chamberlin, IN

CHRISTMAS CLASSIC Grand Champion Steer

JAN/FEB 2016

Katia Volosin, CO

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Date: December 5, 2015 Location: Tremonton, UT Results/Photos: Christmas Classic

Reserve Champion Steer Tanner Pyne, UT

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Grand Champion Heifer Aribella Beins, UT

Reserve Champion Heifer Jake Major, UT

BADGER KICK-OFF Grand Champion Market Animal Crossbred

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Olivia Caldwell

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Date: December 4-6, 2015 Location: Madison, WI Market Animal Judge: Jeff Jackson, TX Heifer Judge: Shawn Varner, MO Results/Photos: The Midwest Herdsman

Reserve Champion Market Animal Maine-Anjou Lauren May

3rd Overall Market Animal Crossbred

4th Overall Market Animal Chianina

5th Overall Market Animal Chianina

Alexis Bremmer

Olivia Caldwell

Lillian Schimizzi

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Reserve Champion Heifer Maine-Anjou

Grand Champion Heifer Angus

Mason Walker

Kenton Lain

3rd Overall Heifer MaineTainer

4th Overall Heifer Chianina

5th Overall Heifer Hereford

Ava Noonan

Gracie Danner

Brandon Hickey

WESTERN NUGGET Grand Champion Polled Female

JAN/FEB 2016

Piper Colyer, ID

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Date: December 3-5, 2015 Location: Reno, NV Judge: Jirl Buck, OK Results/Photos: American Hereford Association

Reserve Champion Polled Female Conner Alexander, TX

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Reserve Champion Polled Bull Brumley Farms, NV

Reserve Champion Polled Bull

Coyote Ridge Ranch, CO; Bill King, NM; Hirschfield Group, IL & Colyer Herefords, ID

• show results WESTERN NUGGET NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW

Grand Champion Horned Female

JAN/FEB 2016

Hunter Alexander, TX

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Reserve Champion Horned Female

Montana, Chance, Nick & Austin Deppe, IA

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Reserve Champion Horned Bull

Colyer Herefords, ID; Iron Lake Ranch, TX; & Curtis & Jackie Castle, OK

Reserve Champion Horned Bull Potter Ranch Herefords, CA

• show results WESTERN NUGGET NATIONAL HEREFORD SHOW

Grand Champion Owned and Bred & Owned Heifer Piper Colyer, ID

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Date: December 3, 2015 Location: Reno, NV Jr. Show Judge: Dave Allan, Tx

Reserve Champion Owned Heifer Fallon Gohr, OR

Results/Photos: AHA

Champion B&O Heifer

Reserve B&O Heifer

Champion Steer

Reserve Steer

Piper Colyer, ID

Piper Colyer, ID

Tucker Pacatte, CA

Roslynn McGhehey, OR

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Bartholomew County Fairgrounds • Columbus, Indiana Fairgrounds are located 2 miles South of the I-65 & Hwy. 46 Exit on Highway 11

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RING 1

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RING 2

Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 12:00 Noon

Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 12:30 Noon

Grand Steer & Heifer • $600 Reserve Steer & Heifer • $300 3rd Overall Steer & Heifer • $100 Breed Champions • $40

Grand Steer & Heifer • $600 Reserve Steer & Heifer • $300 3rd Overall Steer & Heifer • $100 Breed Champions • $40

Judge: TBA

Judge: TBA

Grand Prize donated by Sinnamon Show Supply to winner of both Ring 1 & Ring 2!

• Food Available On The Grounds •

STEER & HEIFER RULES:

1. Heifers must be born after 9-1-2014.

2. Steers must be born after 1-1-2015.

3. Health papers are required (out of State only).

4. Registration papers are required.

5. Registered heifers will show by breed and age.

Crossbred heifers will be shown by weight.

6. Registered steers will show by breed and weight.

Crossbreds will be shown by weight.

7. No twining.

8. a $100 non-refundable fee must accompany a protest of eligibility at least one hour prior to start of show.

ENTRY FEE

$80

• IJBCA Indiana’s Finest Rules •

GENERAL RULES:

SHOWMANSHIP:

1. These are open shows.

2. Generators are encouraged.

3. Alcohol is not permitted on the grounds.

4. Not responsible for accidents.

5. All entry money is nonrefundable.

6. Committee’s decisions are final.

7. Bedding will be provided while available.

Following the steer show

Minimum of 5 head per breed & class.

• Cattle may arrive after Noon Friday, March 26, 2016 • Cattle registration & weighing will be conducted as follows: Friday: 5:00-8:00 p.m. & Saturday 7:30-10:00 a.m.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

For more information call:

BREEDS TO BE OFFERED:

Angus, Charolais, Chianina, Hereford/Polled Hereford, Maine-Anjou, Maintainer, Shorthorn, Shorthorn Plus, Simmental, % Simmental, AOB and Crossbred.

Holiday Inn - (812) 372-1541 Days Inn - (812) 376-9951 Ramada Inn - 1-800-845-9832 Sleep Inn - (812) 372-7200

Dave Bonnell - (812) 343-4313 • Albert O’Connor - (812) 343-0134 Sponsored by Bartholomew County 4-H Fair, Inc.

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Buckles Banners & Bucks

El Dorado Springs FFA Booster Club Steer and Heifer Prospect Show

March 26, 2016

Land-O-Lakes Youth Fairgrounds 3390 E 380 Rd , El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

a copy of the rules is available at: http://www.missouriclubc lfassoc.com/rules.html

**Generators are suggested and encouraged ** Class Winners and Breed Champions will be awarded cash and prizes Payouts to top 5 Market Steers and Heifers Prizes to Class and Breed winners

Grand Champion Heifer: $500 Reserve Champion Heifer: $250

For Show Updates and More Information Find us on Facebook!

*NO PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED* Missouri Club Calf Association Points will be awarded

For questions please contact: Claire Silvers (417)296-2563 Richard Van Bummel: (417)876-8211

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Grand Champion Market Steer: $500 Reserve Champion Market Steer: $250

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Check-in a nd weigh in: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Show starts promptly at 10:30 a.m.

Show will follow Missouri Club Calf Association Rules

Champ. Prospect $250 & Banner Res. Prospect $150 & Banner

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Breeding Banner & Jackpot

Weigh In: 7:00-8:30 AM

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PROSPECT CATTLE BREEDING HEIFERS Northeastern Colorado Stock Show For entry forms, e-mail meisnerr12@gmail.com Entry Fee: $35 Pre-Entry…….........$40 Day of Show -Generators Encouraged -Limited stalling areas -Showing off trailers encouraged

Prospect: 9:00 AM Breeding: Following Breed

STERLING FFA

Logan County Fair Grounds Sterling, CO 80751 Riley: 970-580-7202 Kasey: 623-693-8969

b e a pa rt o F n e b r a s K a’ s

Winter Family Event CATTLE CONSIGNORS

HORSE EVENTS

COMMERCIAL TRADE SHOW

JUNIOR EVENTS

February 13-21, 2016

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come celebrate 25 classic years &

all the Special Events during the week!

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Opening Weekend ranch rodeo, ranch Horse competition & sale

WEDNESDAy, FEbRUARy 17TH ClassiC FFa Day FFa chapters are invited for an educational day at the classic. the Peterson Farm brothers of assaria, Ks will speak at the classic. they will discuss being advocates for agriculture.

THURSDAy, FEbRUARy 18TH

FRIDAy, FEbRUARy 19TH

royal iCe sale elite sale

4 pM-pen oF 5

offering of full sibs to the 2015 record setting Female.

club calf breeders you will want to check out this sale.there is over 20 head of monopoly, Heatwave, meyer 734 and other leading sires featured in this offering of bred heifers.

HeiFer sale

SATURDAy, FEbRUARy 20TH FanCy HeiFer sHow & sale prospeCt steer sale there is over $10,000 in scholarships available with the classic. these steers sell, plus more!

Royal Ice Sale this gelding sells at the classic. the classic will feature 30 ranch Horses.

Don’t miss the elite offering of embryo packages in this sale!

Thursday, February 18th 7pm. An embryo package that is full sibs to this record setting female sells in the Royal Ice Sale. She was the 2015 Classic Supreme Champion Female.

A complete sale listing can be found at www.necattlemen.com or follow us on Facebook!

buFFalo County FairgrounDs | Kearney, nebrasKa classic Junior show & Judging contest

buFFalo BUFFALo County CoUnTy FairgrounDs FAirGroUnDS | Kearney, | KeArney, nebrasKa neBrASKA

The Nebraska Cattlemen’s Classic

sale SALe Features FeATUreS are Are treMenDous!

TreMenDoUS! Juniors don’t miss all the fancy show heifer prospects that sell at the Classic.

This Angus Heifer sired by SAV Brilliance 8077 sells!

This sale feature is a maternal sib to WCC/CC Great Divide. Great Divide was a past Classic Supreme Champion and Denver Champion.

This purebred Maine Anjou female sells safe in calf to Daddy’s Money.

This Chiangus female is sired by Monopoly. What an opportunity here!

She is bred to calf March 15th to Friskey Whiskey.

This powerful Shorthorn bull is out of a SULL Salute Granddaughter.

This bull has captured many Champion titles.

A Shorthorn sale feature at the Classic.

A unique package offered at the Classic.

She sells safe in calf to Jesse James.

bULLS, BULLS, bRED BRED HEIFERS, HEIFERS, FANCy FANCY OPEN OPEN HEIFERS—THESE HEIFERS—THESE ALLALL SELLSELL AT THE AT THE CLASSIC, CLASSIC, PLUS PLUS MANy mANY MORE. mORE. ForFor inForMation inForMATion on tHe on THe ClassiC CLASSiC opportunities oPPorTUniTieS Call CALL ronette roneTTe busH-HeinriCH BUSH-HeinriCH at 308.627.6385 AT 308.627.6385

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This Connealy Final Product son is a Angus Sale Feature at the Classic.

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This June heifer is a granddaughter of About Time. A great show heifer prospect!

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Who will be Champion in 2016?

FEB. 12-14, 2016

PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA

westernbonanza.calpoly.edu

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A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS ISSUE’S COVER.

BY MATT LAUTNER, IA

The Showtimes goes under cover to bring you more information about who’s on the cover of The Showtimes! This issue, we are proud to present to you, Matt Lautner Cattle.

Matt Lautner Cattle is featured on our Jan/Feb cover for the sixth year in a row. This year’s cover includes Italian Stallion and Blaze of Glory! This unique cover opens backwards to reveal 2 more pages when opened. Matt Lautner Cattle has been advertising in The Showtimes since Spring 2008 when Rain Maker was first featured on our cover! Since then,

COVER WHEN OPENED

numerous other bulls have been featured including Monopoly, Tiger Woods, Bodacious, Monopoly Money, Choppin Wood, Daddy Of ‘Em All, Double Trouble and Red White and Roan just to name a few!

Visit mattlautnercattle. com or call 515.391.9540 to order semen from MLC!

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Friday • 5 PM

FEBRUARY 19TH

MATERNAL BRED BULLS

Colfax Livestock, Colfax, IA WE ARE SELLING SONS OF THESE MATERNAL GIANTS:

Damage Control, Avalanche, Merlin, Irish Whiskey, Patton and Cervezathe same great maternal genetics that we have brought you for over a decade in a different package.

TCTC PATTON IRISH WHISKEY

Request a copy of the catalog by visiting www.vanhovecattlecompany.com or text your mailing address to 605-480-4186.

VANHOVE CATTLE COMPANY

Rob Vanhove (605) 480-0909 vanhovecattlecompany.com

SMITH CATTLE Brad Smith 712-209-1500

SACHAU CATTLE John Sachau 712-267-2200

SOJKA FARMS Grant Sojka 319-330-2868

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CIMARRON TRAILERS/FOOD EXPERT

COLORADO

CINZETTI’S ITALIAN MARKET RESTAURANT 281 W 104TH AVE. NORTHGLENN, CO 80234 303.451.7300

BUBBA GUMPS SHRIMP CO. 1437 CALIFORNIA ST. DENVER, CO 80202 303.623.4867

MERCEDES MEXICAN RESTAURANT 6940 PECOS ST. DENVER, CO 80221 303.650.0354

JIM’S BURGER HAVEN 595 E. 88TH AVE. THORNTON, CO 80229 303.430.8021

Next on my dining adventures is a place that Trevor and Melisa Smith took my wife and I to; and that would be “Bubba Gumps Shrimp Co.” I know I don’t usually promote a chain restaurant, but having some pretty good seafood in Denver just has to get the nod this time. From the appetizers to the full blown menu, this joint has something for everybody when it comes to seafood. Now parking Downtown is a little bit of a challenge for a full size crew cab pickup, but I still think

You can’t go to Denver without trying to find a good Mexican food joint to partake of; and I have had ample opportunity to do just that. This time the one I’m sharing is “Mercedes Mexican Restaurant.” I know there are several locations for Mercedes, but my pick is the one on Pecos street.

Yes, not everyone will agree on the best Mexican cuisine in town, but this place has some of the best green chili and chicharron burritos that I have managed to stumble across!

Last, but not least by a long shot, is a hamburger joint that I frequent by the name of “Jim’s Burger Haven.” I like to go to the one in Thornton. If you haven’t noticed by now, I like to get out away from the show area and try to avoid the busier places. Jim’s is not the fanciest type of place. It’s more of an old style diner with that type of menu including some of the Denver area influence on the items like the spicy chips and the red or green chili cheese fires or Frito pies. It’s a unique place to take a group of stock show kids to for a different take on some old style hamburgers.

Friends and neighbors, don’t forget to look me up on the Showtimes App for a complete list of “Burt’s Best Bites” places to dine. Please feel free to send me your favorite dives to try out. So long for now and happy grazing!! •

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the place deserves a visit.

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BURT DERRYBERRY, OK

Well folks, it’s time to gear up for the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

Guess what that means…time to start planning one of the most important things to do while visiting the Mile High City; and that would be where to EAT!!!

I can’t even pass through Denver without making a stop at “Cinzetti’s Italian Market Restaurant.” I usually make a couple of visits to this establishment while I’m in town for the Stock Show. My wife says I’m a creature of habit! I simply tell her good habits don’t need to be broken! The menu at Cinzetti’s is very diverse from the pastas, pizza, soups and salad to the different choices of fish and chicken with the Italian influence. Plus, the desert bar is out of this world if you manage to save room for it. I always make room for the made to order crepes!! The price is very affordable for a large group of Stock Show enthusiast and the parking is very accommodating. I’d recommend calling ahead for a large group.

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HOW MORGAN MEISENHEIMER BECAME ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED, AND UNEXPECTED, LIVESTOCK PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE GAME.

BY Jessica Willingham

ike everyone else, I remember the first time I met Morgan Meisenheimer.

Her loud, low and raspy voice carried through the halls of Oklahoma State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), where we both studied Agricultural Communications. She was unmistakable, because she was unlike anyone else. When every cowgirl was teasing her hair to high heaven, Morgan wore hers in carefree curls. When everyone wore boots, she wore Birkenstocks. She’s more Janis Joplin than June Carter,

and it’s her free-spirited creativity paired with the wicked determination of the west that makes her one of the most sought-after livestock photographers in the industry.

Today, Morgan is a livestock photographer for purebred and show-stock producers across the country. In 2015, she travelled to more than 20 states and directed nearly 100 livestock photography shoots for standout clients like Carter Airhart Cattle Company, Perry Show Cattle, and various sales managed by Jered Shipman and Graham Blagg. Her blend of artistic expertise and agricultural knowledge results in powerful imagery and irresistible sales that help skyrocket her clients’ business.

The Very Beginning Morgan grew up in Mount Airy, Maryland on her grandfather’s 160-acre dream, Brandston Farm. But she’s far from your typical cowgirl. Her childhood home was filled with every eccentricity — from talking parrots to painted portraits. It was that blend of art and agriculture growing up that set the foundation for where she is today.

“When you walk into Morgan’s front door, it’s a blast of color. Art is everywhere. Morgan is art,” said Garrett Knebel, owner of Harmony Hill Cattle and a longtime client and friend. “You don’t find people like that within the livestock industry. She thinks differently. She loves art just as much as she loves livestock, and that to me is what separates her from other people.”

While Meisenheimer had a hard time remembering the rules during the first competition — like writing anything down, for instance — she easily recalled to Mullinix every animal she evaluated across nine classes and five hours. She was a prodigy in pigtails, with a brilliant memory and sharp eye for evaluation.

“I knew I had someone special to work with,” he said.

With the help of Mullinix and other mentors, Meisenheimer developed a unique expertise in animal evaluation. She became a member of Maryland’s 2009 National Champion 4-H Dairy Judging Team and won numerous dairy-judging awards, including 3rd Overall and High Individual in Oral Reasons at 2009 World Dairy Expo. She was a member of the Reserve Champion Team at the 2010 Royal Highland Contest in Scotland, and went on to judge underneath Mullinix at Butler

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“I learned quickly that she was talented beyond her years,” Mullinix said. “She saw and evaluated things no other 8-year-olds could, and she was better than some of my collegiate-level students.”

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Like most rural kids, Meisenheimer started exploring her interests through local 4-H programs. At 8-years-old, she attended her first livestock-judging contest. Chris Mullinix, native of Maryland and current professor of Animal Sciences at Kansas State University and head coach of the Kansas State University Livestock Judging Team, became Meisenheimer’s mentor when he was still a livestock judging coach at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas.

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Community College, where she became a member of a two-time National Champion Livestock Judging Team.

She held the National Junior College Livestock Judging All-American title before coming to judge at Oklahoma State University in 2011. During her time at OSU she went on to be an All-American (again) and was high Individual at the American Royal 2012. She became the first female to win reasons at both the Royal and Louisville competitions. (And a member of the National Champion Team) “My background isn’t traditional. I’m from a small state and a relatively unknown family,” Meisenheimer said.

“My family loved to farm and show cattle, but also had a strong appreciation for art. Because of that, I had a lot of opportunity to garner a unique perspective.”

“My Gramp and Mom did their best to give me everything in the world, and encouraged my interest in livestock,” she said. “Without them, I never would have pursued this.”

Meisenheimer earned dozens of scholarships, including

the first La Prix scholarship via Embryos on Snow – a $10,000 scholarship that funded her first 70-200mm 2.8 lens. By the time she arrived at OSU to finish her final two years, she was easily one of the most seasoned livestock evaluators of OSU CASNR’s 2013 graduating class.

The Good Ones As OSU’s graduation loomed near, the agricultural communications class was scrambling to put the final touches on graduate portfolios. While I didn’t know her personally during the college years, I knew Meisenheimer was up to something different. Her inclass questions were few and far between, but when she spoke it was with commanding confidence and piercing perception. While we were all fumbling around in the minor leagues of writing, designing, and capturing images, Meisenheimer was swinging for the fences in the majors. She had found the one place where art and agriculture came together perfectly — photography and design for livestock producers— and was already taking professional freelance clients. She was inspired to elevate the industry (and producer’s bottom lines) through

beautiful, powerful, and honest branding. She wanted to run a business.

my eyes were wide with fear, Meisenheimer is always calm. She explained that her process is pretty distinctive.

“I had this wild hair that I wanted to make it on my own,” said Meisenheimer. “My personality type has always been so fiercely independent. I knew I just needed to work for myself; I always knew that and never really questioned it. At first I was doing a little of everything, and taking anything I could get: cattle photos, design, logos even cohesive branding. This last fall, I became more specialized as a livestock photographer.”

“I’m a very patient person around animals,” she said. “I try my best to coach my help through it and keep the atmosphere light. I’m critical about how cattle are set up, how their weight is distributed, how high their head is… That stems directly from my eye for livestock and how I read their skeleton. I have a vision for how we’re going to minimize their flaws and accentuate where they are good. By seeing problems with every single animal specifically, we do slightly different poses every time.”

Today, Meisenheimer owns her self-titled business. In only her second year of business, she’s generated six figures and paved her way to a successful career. She brings with her not only talent, but also exceptional poise. It makes all the difference in both the producer experience and the end product of picture day.

“I have the most incredible clients in the world. They’re the guys who raise really good ones,” Meisenheimer said.

“I don’t alter an animal in Photoshop, and my clients

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“Picture day is automatically a stressful situation. I always try to show up in a good mood — it takes a lot to get me worked up,” Meisenheimer said. She explained to me the atmosphere of the average picture pen, and while

Image integrity is something Meisenheimer is also passionate about as a former livestock evaluator and digital brand manager. Meisenheimer is well known for utilizing her knowledge to enhance sales photos through angle, feet and leg placement instead of altering animals through artistic means like Photoshop.

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“Morgan understands how important integrity is to not only the seller and buyer, but also the future of the industry,” said Mullinix. “She does her job right, so never has to do what too many other livestock photographers are doing: Photoshop an animal.”

Meisenheimer also takes special scheduling consideration for each of her clients, ensuring every animal is given the time needed to nail the shot. While many photographers schedule 20-30 head a day, Meisenheimer grants her clients multiple days with no more than 15 head lined up for a single session. Patience, she said, is most profitable. Mullinix agrees.

“The difference maker is that this is a young lady who knows what’s on the other side of that lens.”

Blazing Forward Meisenheimer looks forward to expanding her business in the future, and further integrating her knowledge and experiences to brand livestock producers.

In the meantime, she’s burning rubber on every major highway from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Denver, Colorado and every sale and ranch in-between. You can find her and her constant companion, a blue heeler named Jersey, together and supporting producers, both online and off, and growing the business. It’s been a long road, and at times a bumpy one, but Meisenheimer’s unwavering determination has never been stronger.

“She grew up in a part of the country that’s not necessarily a livestock hub,” said Mullinix. “She came from humble beginnings and was given access to a whole world she never knew was out there. She took advantage of that opportunity. No one has her kind of mind, or the ability to tie art and visualization to the livestock arena like she does. It’s been a pretty cool thing to watch.” •

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While technology has changed, she believes the power of an honest brand is as seared into the livestock and agricultural industry today as it was two hundred years ago.

“What I am most passionate about is doing cohesive branding — in ten years, I would love to have ten clients where I am responsible for their entire visual brand,” she said. “I love doing artistic work and offering that to my clients. I currently do some design work and general campaign development on the side. I hope to expand that in the future.”

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Kansas State University

Team

Total

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Kansas State University

4,657

2

Oklahoma State University

4,648

3

Texas A&M University

4,641

4

Western Illinois

4,639

5

Texas Tech University

4,597

6

West Texas A&M

4,577

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Fresno State University

4,567

8

South Dakota State University

4,522

9

Iowa State University

4,520

10 Colorado State University

4,515

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Location: Kansas City, MO

Top 2 Reasons / Individuals #

Contestant

Team

Total

1

Kyndal Reitzenstein

Oklahoma State University

383

2

Brandon Macgadi

Kansas State University

379

Top 10 Individuals #

Contestant

Team

Total

1

Brandon Machado

Kansas State University

961

2

Kyndal Reitzenstein

Oklahoma State University

952

3

Kale Hensley

Oklahoma State University

948

4

Jessica Beer

Texas A&M University

946

5

Hank LeVan

Western Illinois

945

6

Luke Ziegler

Texas Tech University

942

7

Owen Macfarlane

Texas A&M University

932

8

Terrell Heard

West Texas A&M

932

9

Kane Austin

Kansas State University

932

Kansas State University

931

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Top 10 Teams #

Team

Total

1

Fort Scott Community College

4,589

2

South Plains College

4,569

3

Northeastern Oklahoma

4,552

4

Butler Community College

4,540

5

Redlands Community College

4,524

6

Blinn College

4,515

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Illinois Central

4,509

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Lincoln Land Community College

4,492

9

Connors State

4,460

10 Lake Land College

4,460

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Contestant

Team

Total

1

Jessica Judge

Butler Community College

375

2

Zane Ward

Fort Scott Community College

370

Top 10 Individuals #

Contestant

Team

Total

1

Jim Waldrop

Redlands Community College

944

2

Clayton Schram

Blinn College

944

3

Deekota Williams

Northeastern Oklahoma

944

4

Jessica Judge

Butler Community College

939

5

Mason Weadock

South Plains College

938

6

Will Taylor

Lincoln Land Community Coll.

928

7

Preston Lawrence

South Plains College

924

8

Ben Weis

Fort Scott Community College

924

9

Zane Ward

Fort Scott Community College

923

Connors

922

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BRANDON SHARES ONE OF THE PROUDEST MOMENTS OF HIS LIFE.

y dad always tells me, “If you do what you love, you never work a day in your life.” I never understood what that meant until I found myself submerged in the livestock industry.

Growing up, there isn’t a time in my life where I can’t remember being around livestock, my family history on both sides has been involved in beef cattle and auction yards so being able to evaluate livestock was always something that felt very natural. I am a fourth generation of Californians involved in the agriculture industry and feel proud to continue on the tradition. Starting at a young age, I would go to the sale barn with my dad and check cows and loved every second of being around animals.

Like most kids I played a lot of sports but still showed in 4-H and there came a time

where I had to make the decision between sports and livestock and thankfully I chose to develop my livestock skills better and decided to join the livestock judging team in high school. I started competitively judging my junior year in high school and had some great coaches push me to always become better. Valerie VonAllman and Becky Bigelow-Mendonza always told me I could do great things if I put my mind to it and it was then that I decided I needed to continue my Livestock Judging career at the collegiate level.

From Buhach Colony High School, I decided to continue my judging career with Amanda Schnoor at Modesto Junior College I wanted to stay close so that I could help some families with their hogs as well as continue building our club calf operation at home. Schnoor helped me become better-rounded as a livestock evaluator both ringside and in the reasons room. I decided the most beneficial move I could make would be to judge at a college that was submerged around good livestock. I started talking to different colleges in the Midwest and after visiting a

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few colleges decided that Kansas State University would be a great fit for me to continue to grow and develop as a livestock judge.

For me, choosing Kansas State was an easier decision because I had seen past teams and knew that having help from both Scott Schaake and Chris Mullinix would lead me to success.

Schaake had built a great name for Kansas State University over the years and having Mullinix’s past success at Butler, I knew Kansas State would be a competitive team. Mullinix saw my potential quickly headed me in the right direction. He put in countless hours taking the team to view livestock and helped us in the reasons room. The help didn’t stop with just Mullinix, our team was very fortunate to have two past judging team members to help to our success.

Brady Jensen and Spencer Scotten helped me better understand what it looked like to be a more successful livestock judge. They both put in just as much time as our team in helping us prepare for contests and were also some of our biggest supporters along the way.

Going into the American Royal, the team and I felt comfortable. We knew we had put in the time and were ready to bring home the win for not only ourselves but also for Kansas State. Being announced as the High Individual was one of the proudest moments in my life. It was the reassurance I wanted and knew I could achieve in my collegiate year of judging. For my team to also be announced as the High Team was a great achievement for all of us. We

were seven guys who not only grew as a team but became great friends.

We knew each other’s strengths and weakness and so for us to be named high team together was our team’s greatest success. I know that each one of my team members will have great success in their careers as livestock evaluators and wish them success in everything that they do.

This win wouldn’t have happened without the support of my family and friends back home. I would like to thank my parents Martin and Stacey Machado as well as my sister Brittney for always being my biggest fans and for always supporting me along this crazy journey. Along with them the rest of my family have always been there to support me and show their interest in what my passions have been. I would like to thank Valarie Von Allman and Becky BigelowMendonza for starting me on the right foot in high school. A big thank you goes to Amanda Schnoor, you believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself and for pushing me towards the right direction in my collegiate career. Finally to the three most influential people in my livestock evaluating career Chris Mullinix, Brady Jensen and Spencer Scotten. Thank you for opening my eyes to new methods and for pushing me harder than I thought I could go.

You helped shape my life in ways I didn’t know needed help and I am thankful to have such influential livestock evaluators and friends in you. Thank you to all who have believed in me and I feel honored to be named the High Individual at the American Royal. •

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Texas Tech

4,677

2

Oklahoma State

4,662

3

Western Illinois

4,614

4

Kansas State

4,584

5

Iowa State

4,550

6

Arkansas

4,540

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Colorado State

4,532

8

Texas A&M

4,532

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Fresno State

4,521

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Location: Louisville, KY

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Total

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Kyndal Reitzenstein

Oklahoma State

380

2

Jack Oattes

Kansas State

379

Top 10 Individuals #

Contestant

Team

Total

1

Jack Oattes

Kansas State

948

2

Hank LeVan

Western Illinois

947

3

Laramie Priest

Texas Tech

943

4

Kyndal Reitzenstein

Oklahoma State

942

5

Luke Ziegler

Texas Tech

941

6

Colby Redifer

Texas Tech

939

7

Matt Walta

Oklahoma State

939

8

Terrell Heard

West Texas A&M

939

9

Kale Hensley

Oklahoma State

939

Missouri

938

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Team

Total

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Fort Scott Community College

4,725

2

Butler Commity College

4,711

3

Blinn College

4,685

4

Redlands Community College

4,660

5

South Plains College

4,653

6

Linn Benton Community College

4,648

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Connors State College

4,634

257

8

Black Hawk College

4,621

9

Northeastern Junior College

4,602

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4,594

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Contestant

Team

Total

1

Brook Pettigrew

Butler Community College

964

2

Lindsey McPeak

Linn Benton Community College

960

3

Kelsey Jozwiak

Blinn College

960

4

Callahan Grund

Fort Scott Community College

959

5

Clayton Schram

Blinn College

957

6

Jack Redifer

Redlands Community College

955

7

Ben Weis

Fort Scott Community College

953

8

Torrie Hathaway

Fort Scott Community College

948

9

Jessie Judge

Butler Community College

945

South Plains College

945

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THE CHAMPION TEAM OF THE AMERICAN ROYAL AND NAILE.

The goal of our institution is to provide skills, knowledge, and networking that lend toward success in the industry.

Current and past students have always been our lead recruiters and often refer to the friendly environment, yet competitive nature that they experienced while attending. Here at Fort Scott Community College we also understand the importance of receiving a quality education at an affordable cost. SmartAsset recently ranked Fort Scott Community College the #1 ranked community college in the country for best return on investment. Fort Scott Community College welcomes all visitors and encourages prospective students to visit or call our main campus located in Fort Scott Kansas. •

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Coach Ryan Page has continued to build on the foundation that was established prior to his arrival. While doing so, the institution has created a culture that is synonymous with excellence and conducive to student development. The team’s current wins and accolades are a testament to the types of students that enroll at FSCC and the opportunities they have for success while attending.

A few recent successes include being named the Champion Team at both the American Royal (Kansas City) and the North American International Livestock

Exposition (Louisville). The team also picked up two other wins earlier in the fall at the Flint Hills Classic and the Mid-America Classic. This year’s team has certainly represented the institution well, but it’s not the only time the department has been recognized at national competitions. Just two years prior, the FSCC livestock team set a record at NAILE and the school is also home to one of the nation’s top Meats Judging programs. The Meats program generated the champion team at the 2015 National Western and was the 2015 Reserve National Champions.

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ort Scott Community College’s Agriculture department has a rich tradition of excellence and is deeply rooted in the industry. Chances are, you probably know someone in the livestock industry, showed under past students, or even watched an alumnus ride in the National Finals Rodeo on television. The institution not only provides students with a curriculum and classroom education that will help prepare them for a career, but student involvement and extracurricular experiences play a vital role in the success of our program.

The Livestock Judging team is one of the many avenues a student can explore while attending FSCC.

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1947 - Iowa State; Dave Pingrey, Ia. 1948 - Oklahoma State: Jack Ragsdale, Purdue 1949 - Purdue; Carl Staser, Mich.

1950 - Kansas State; Max Cox, Ohio State; Dale Handlin, Kan. 1951 - Mississippi State; Russell Schelkopf, Ne. 1952 - Cornell; Minnie Ottinger, Ok. 1953 - Texas Tech; Billy Jones, Tex. Tech.; Harley Rice, Oh. 1954 - Oklahoma State; Merle Miller, Ill. 1955 - Iowa State; Charles Christians, Ia. 1956 - Iowa State; Robert Hines, Purdue

1957 - Oklahoma State; Carl Becker, Ill. 1958 - Illinois; Dale Hedrick, Ill. 1959 - Texas A&M; Carrol Osbourn,Texas A&M 1960 - North Dakota State; Richard Knutson, ND 1961 - Oklahoma State; Knic Overpeck, Purdue 1962 - South Dakota State and Tennessee (Tie); Gary TeStroete, S.D. 1963 - Iowa State; Mike Henderson, Ia. 1964 - Ohio State; Don Martain, Miss.

1965 - Texas A&M; Steve Armbruster, Ok. 1966 - Pennsylvania State; John Meetz, Kan. 1967 - Texas A&M; Ron Stevens, Ia. 1968 - Kansas State; Clifford Detar; Chico. St. 1969 - Kentucky; John Jarchow, Ne. 1970 - Missouri; John Lackey, Mo. 1971 - Purdue; J.G. Warfield, Purdue 1972 - Illinois; George Clarkson, VPI 1973 - Purdue; Doug Deets, Kan. 1974 - Kansas State; Leon Spronk, S.D. 1975 - Kansas State; Mike Bishop, N.D. 1976 - Ohio State; Farabee McCarthy, Oh. 1977 - Cal Poly; John Adams, Oh. 1978 - Purdue; Dana Hansen, Ia. 1979 - Oklahoma State; Jerry Fitch, Cal Poly 1980 - Michigan State; Scott Foster, Mich.

1981 - Oklahoma State; Brenda Werner, Penn.

1982 - Illinois; Tom Hook, Minn.

1983 - Kansas State; Scott Schaake, Kan. 1984 - Ohio State; Craig Talkington, Colo.

1985 - Texas Tech; Kevin Newson, Tex. Tech.

1986 - Iowa State; Rickey Roberts, Ok. 1987 - Texas A&M; Brian Murphy, Ok. 1988 - Iowa State; Scott Greiner, Ia. 1989 - Oklahoma State; Kevin Ochsner, Colo.

1990 - Oklahoma State; Kim Balo, Oh. 1991 - Oklahoma State; Adonna Knight, Ok. 1992 - Iowa State; Kyle Schwerdtfeger, Ok. 1993 - Iowa State; Charles Radman, Minn.

1994 - Kansas State; Mark Hoge, Ill. 1995 - Kansas State; Chris Mullinix, Kan. 1996 - Kansas State; Susan Shroyer, Mo. 1997 - Kansas State; Trent Tolar, Miss.

1998 - Kansas State; Bryan Kasselman,Kan. 1999 - Texas A&M; Ryan Person, Texas A&M 2000 - Michigan State; Brent Titus, Ill. 2001 - Oklahoma State; Kolby Burch, Ia. 2002 - Texas A&M; Tom Patterson, Kan. 2003 - Texas A&M; Lacey Robinson, Kan. 2004 - Texas A&M; Cash Brincefield, Colo.

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ALL AMERICAN RECOGNITION LOUISVILLE, KY (November 17, 2015) - The All-American Livestock Judging Awards were presented at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY on Nov. 17. Marking its 16th year, the program was initiated by the University Livestock Judging Team Coaches’ Association in 2000. The All American program recognizes students who make a personal commitment to livestock judging and excel in academics, university and industry activities and community service. This year’s eleven honorees represent eight universities and the average GPA of the recipients is 3.83.The recipients are from Iowa State University, University of Arkansas, University of Missouri, Oklahoma State University, University of Illinois, Clemson University, Colorado State University and West Texas A & M University.

Below is the individual listing of the All-American Team: Bailey Core is from Iowa State University. Her university involvement includes Creator of the Department of Animal Science Newsletter, Cochair of the ISU Agricultural Communications Club and member of Block and Bridle club and National Agri-Marketing Association. She has served as President of the National Junior Maine Anjou Association and the Iowa Junior Beef Breeds Council.

Bailey was high individual overall at the NACTA contest last spring and was also a member of the ISU Meat Animal Evaluation team. She plans to continue her education with a Masters in Agricultural Communication and eventually pursue a marketing/communications position in the livestock industry.

Elizabeth Heaton is also from Iowa State University. Elizabeth has served as Advisor and is a member of the American Angus, Chianina, Charo-

lais, Shorthorn and Simmental Associations. At Iowa State, she has been a member of Block and Bridle and Agricultural Business clubs. She was a member of Illinois State 4-H Livestock Judging Team and was second high individual overall at the National 4-H contest. This past summer she served on an internship with River Valley Coop in Illinois analyzing field weed, insect and disease pressures.

She plans to attend Drake University Law School and eventually engage in domestic and international agricultural policy.

Morgan Marley is from the University of Arkansas. She is Vice President of the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, Reporter of Block and Bridle and Director of Public Relations for Collegiate Farm Bureau. Morgan is also an Experiential Learning Lab Graphic Designer and Videographer for the Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology Department. She was a Human Resources Intern with the Lansing Trade Group in Overland Park, KS this past summer where she coordinated a recruitment video, developed a campus ambassador program and designed a new employee newsletter. She was a member of the Champion Team at the Dixie National and Reserve Champion Team at the Arizona National.

Morgan was also named a Junior College All American for livestock judging at NEO. After graduating with an agricultural communications degree and a minor in Animal Science, Morgan plans to attend graduate school in agricultural communications and pursue a career in communications within the livestock industry.

Miriam Martin is from the University of Missouri. Miriam has held chairman positions with the University of Missouri Block and Bridle Steer, Heifer and Swine shows. She is a Litton Leaders Scholar and was selected Outstanding Freshman in the College in 2014. She is also a youth ambassa-

dor for the Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri Pork Association. She works in the MU Meat Science laboratory and conducted an undergraduate research project in meat science funded by Elanco and Pork Checkoff. She held a Merck Animal Health Swine Marketing Internship this past summer and a JBS/Pilgrim’s Pride Marketing and Product Management Internship in the summer of 2014.

She has participated on both the meats and livestock judging teams at MU. Miriam plans to attend graduate school in Agribusiness emphasizing International Agriculture with ultimate career objective of connecting the people we feed with the science that makes it possible.

Elizabeth Nixon is from Oklahoma State. She was a member of the National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation team this past year and was sixth high individual overall in the contest. She is a member of the Block and Bridle club and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow at OSU. She has participated in internships with Alliance Group Public Relations, Zoetis Genetics Sales and the Virginia Beef Industry Council. She has been active in both the Virginia and National Junior Angus Associations. She attended Butler Community college where she was an Agriculture Ambassador, Order of the Purple and Phi Theta Kappa. She was also a Junior College All American at Butler and a 4-H All American at the North American International contest. Elizabeth plans to pursue a communications career specifically as an advocate for the livestock industry in an organization like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

Shelby Peterson is from the University of Illinois. She has served as an Ambassador for College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and was selected for the 2015 International Business Immersion Program to Greece, Belgium and

the Netherlands. She is a member of Agribusiness Club and the Hoof and Horn Club where she serves as Showdown Chair for the Spring Steer and Heifer shows. She was raised on a 400-head family-owned cow-calf operation in Western Illinois and is a lifetime member of the American Angus Association. She was an intern for the career fair under the Director of Career Services for the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. She is pursuing a degree in Agricultural Finance with a minor in Animal Science and following graduation would like to work for Farm Credit Association in the credit and lending division. She has taken the first step toward her goal by serving as an intern with Farm Credit Illinois this past summer.

Matthew Walta is from Oklahoma State University. Matthew has been on the President’s Honor Roll every semester at both Redlands College and OSU. He is a member of Block and Bridle, American Angus Association, Oklahoma Wheat Commission, and Mid-States Wool Growers Association. Matthew received the American Farmer Degree for his diversified operation consisting of cattle, sheep and wheat. He was a member of the National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation team at Oklahoma State,

Bailee Wright is from West Texas A&M University. Bailee serves as Vice President of the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow, Recruitment Chairman of Agricultural Ambassadors, Facilitator of Leadership Workshops with the National Society of Leadership/Success and a Representative on the West Texas A&M President’s Council. She worked as a Marketing Associate with The Cattle Range in Amarillo, TX, a show office intern with Rodeo Austin and a summer intern with Texas Pork Producers in Austin, TX where she coordinated the Texas Pork Leadership Camp and Texas Pork Youth Symposium. She was high individual overall at the Texas State FFA Contest and received gold emblem honors for the livestock evaluation CDE at the National FFA contest. After receiving a degree in Agricultural Media and Communications, she plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Leadership and Ethics. Her short term goal is to work as a Media and Communications Representative for a state or national livestock organization and her long term goal is to work for a major livestock show as a Youth and Competitive Events Director.

The All American Team judges are current or former administrators from across the country and include Dr. Mark McCann, University of Georgia; Dr. Jim Heird, Texas A&M University, Dr. Kevin Pond, Colorado State University; Dr. James Kinder, The Ohio State University and Dr. Maynard Hogberg, Iowa State University.

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Kyndal Reitzenstein is from Oklahoma State University. She is active in the Block and Bridle and Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow at OSU. She is also a member of the American Junior Angus, Simmental, Charolais, Maine Anjou and Chianina breed associations. Kyndal has held internships with Yearous Cattle Company, Showtimes magazine, and Frontier Genetics. She was a Junior College

Emma Vickland is from Colorado State University. Emma is Public Relations Officer for the Block and Bridle club, and a member of Tau Sigma, Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Alpha Lambda honor societies. She was very active in the American Junior Chianina Association as a National director and served as Vice President of the Colorado Junior Hereford Association. She is also a member of the National Junior Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Maine Anjou and Simmental Associations. Emma was High Individual Overall at the National Western and finished in the top 10 overall at the Iowa Beef Expo, San Antonio and Houston judging contests.

She received All American honors in livestock judging in Junior College with Redlands College and was also a member of a National Champion 4-H team in 2012. Emma plans to receive a doctorate in Physical Therapy specializing in treatment of neuromuscular dysfunction in large animals.

won high individual at the Arizona National Contest, and placed in the top ten at National Western and Dixie National contests. He plans to return to his family’s operation to continue raising cattle and sheep but also branch out into goat and hog production.

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Jessica Plunkard is from Clemson University. Jessica is a Student Ambassador for the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, President of the Clemson University Academic Team, Vice President of Circle K, Treasurer of the PreVet Club and a member of the Clemson University Calhoun Honors College. She served on internships with veterinary clinics in Asheville, NC and Dickerson, MD during the past two summers. She also participated in an international veterinary program to Guatemala in 2015. Jessica finished in the top ten overall in the All East Judging contest as a member of the Reserve Champion team. She plans to pursue a joint DVM/PhD program in Veterinary medicine to become a food animal focused researcher.

All American for Redlands College placing High Individual Overall at the 2013 North American Contest. Kyndal has continued her judging success finishing among the high individuals overall at the National Western, Arizona National, Iowa Beef Expo, Houston Livestock Show and most recently at the American Royal. Kyndal plans to continue her involvement in the beef cattle industry following graduation in either ruminant nutrition or marketing.

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Kevin and Sheila Jensen, along with their three children, Brady, Brooke and Ben, have made an instrumental mark on agriculture through their involvement as showmen, producers, and members of the American Hereford Association.

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In addition to their cattle ranch, Jensen Bros., located in Courtland, Kansas, the Jensen’s can be found behind the reigns of both 2013 Best of the Barns award winner Jensen Livestock Agency and Jensen Genetic Center.

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Kevin and Sheila Jensen have judged all across the country. Their oldest son, Brady, is quickly following in his parents footsteps having been a member of the All American Juding Team while a member of the Kansas State University and previously Butler Community College Livestock Judging Teams. All three Jensen children have not only been successful within the Hereford breed, they have used their love for the association to give back. Both Brady and Brooke served on the National Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors, with Brady holding the title of 2014-2015 Board Chairman. Prior to her board position, Brooke had the honor of representing the Hereford breed as their 2013-2014 National Queen.

Don’t just take our word for the huge contribution the Jensen Family is to our way of life. American Hereford Association Executive Vice President, Jack Ward, and Director of Youth Activities, Amy Cowan, share how Kevin, Sheila, Brady, Brooke and Ben have been an industry asset.

JACK WARD AHA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Loyal, enthusiastic, dedicated, competitive, hard working and deep rooted in the livestock industry are all words that describe the Jensen family. Kevin, Sheila, Brady, Brooke and Ben have a family pedigree that is built by generations of great minds and visionaries for the beef cattle industry, and Kevin and Sheila have been able to keep their family active in all parts of the industry. It starts at the ranch where this family’s operation is home to one of the strongest set of Hereford cows that are capable of producing a national champion, but more importantly, are focused on economically relevant traits that will make their commercial customers profitable.

From a genetics standpoint, the Jensen family keeps an eye on details and uses all tools available to make breeding decisions including EPD, genomics and type to produce cattle that work for their customers. They are clear thinkers and keep a balanced approach to their selections.

Kevin and Sheila have both served as judges across the US and internationally and it is exciting to see Brady following in the footsteps as one of the exciting young judges. This family is dedicated to junior programs and they have certainly been loyal to the Hereford breed. Brady has served as a past chairman of the National Junior Hereford board of directors and Brooke is currently serving as on the board. Kevin and Sheila have been huge supporters of the program as they have seen the benefits it has given their children and this year, they along with Dylan and Chelsea Evans will donate the Hereford Youth of America Foundation heifer that will be sold in the Mile High Sale, Denver, to help support Hereford youth and events for years to come.

Kevin and his family are friends and I consider them great assets to the industry. They collectively have been great spokesmen, mentors and leaders to all parts of agriculture and youth programs.

the Pride she has in the Hereford breed and our junior program is very evident and she takes her job as an NJHA Board member very seriously. Although Brady’s group left big shoes to fill, I am confident Brooke and the newly elected group will do great things throughout their 3-year term.

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One thing that sticks out in my mind when talking about the Jensen family is just that, they are a close knit family.

Their family has accomplished so much by working together as team. The Jensen family takes a great deal of PRIDE in everything they do. It was so neat last summer to watch Brady step down from the podium after his retiring remarks on the NJHA board and walk out into the audience to hand off his maroon jacket to his little sister and congratulate her on being elected to the board.

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I have so enjoyed working with the Jensen family and watching Brady, Brooke and Ben grow up through the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA). I remember when each of them entered the show ring for the first time at the Junior National Hereford Expo and now I have had the opportunity to work with them on the leadership level. As well with Brady leading the NJHA as chairman in 2014, Brooke being elected to the NJHA board last summer and with Ben attending his first Faces of Leadership Conference in Colorado last summer. It is really neat to see the junior members and board members you work so closely with grow into leaders and continue to be leaders after their year’s of service to the NJHA are over. Brady Jensen has done just that as he retired from the board in July and already had his leadership role at K-State in place as he helped coach the successful livestock judging team this fall. I have no doubt this will not be the last leadership success story we will hear from the Brady as he works to complete his master’s degree in genetics.

Each year, the Hereford Youth Foundation of America (HYFA) highlights the Denver sale with the Lot 1 female and the proceeds from this sale support the future of the Hereford breed and our young leaders. I can’t think of a more fitting scenario than to sell a female from the heart of the Jensen family program. From a family that has given so much to the NJHA and the American Hereford Association over the years, it makes this year’s lot extra special and is such a great example of what the foundation stands for. Building leaders is what the NJHA and foundation is all about and Brady, Brooke and Ben Jensen are taking a lifetime involvement in the NJHA and the Hereford breed to define leadership become the best young leaders they can be. •

The Showtimes would like to congratulate the Jensen Family on their induction into the Hall of Fame! Thank you for your contributions to the livestock industry and good luck with your future endeavors. We look forward to what the future holds for your family.

If you would like to nominate someone for The Showtimes Hall of Fame, please email us at theshowtimes@yahoo.com.

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Ky Stierwalt March 2009

Jim Williams July 2009

Wayne Colette September 2009

Steve Bonham January 2010

Christy Collins March 2010

Kirk Stierwalt July 2010

Randy Daniel September 2010

John Sullivan January 2011

Bob May March 2011

Schnoor Sisters May 2011

Dan Hoge August 2011

American Royal October 2011

Bauman Family November 2011

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ďƒ’ Each issue of The Showtimes Magazine we induct new Hall of Fame members!

These individuals are industry leaders.

From showmen, breeders, business owners and judges, to an announcer, auctioneer and livestock show, the Hall of Fame represents excellence. It is a group of individuals that make a difference in our

Mike Hartman May 2012

James & Nick Sullivan July 2012

We always welcome nominations for our Hall of Fame. If you would like to nominate someone for our Hall of Fame, please email us at theshowtimes@yahoo.com.

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Bo Sanders November 2012

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Jack Ward January 2013

Caldwell Family March 2013

Willoughby Family March 2013

Winegardner Family May 2013

Ron & Becky Thompson July 2013

Faber Family September 2013

Eugene Ritchey November 2013

Robert Funk January 2014

Scott Schaake January 2014

Mark & Deb Core March 2014

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Nick Reimann May 2014

Pearl Walthall May 2014

Brock May July 2014

Deb Vorthmann September 2014

Cherry Knoll Farm November 2014

Tracy Goretska January 2015

Brandon Callis March 2015

Kyla Copeland May 2015

Jason Hoffman May 2015

Baylor Bonham July 2015

Bailey Buck July 2015

Don Greiman September 2015

John & Jeannie Griswold July 2015

Jensen Family January 2016

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Barber Ranch We would like to take this opportunity to say ank You to all the bidders and especially to the buyers

from 15 states at our December 2015 “Holiday Lights” Sale. We appreciate your tremendous interest and support!

Total Sale Gross $644,900 • 20.5 Live Lots avg. $25,329 100 Units Semen avg. $338 • 96 Embryos avg. $957

BR Audrey 4075 ET Top selling female with half interest going to Sullivan Farms, Jeb Skiles, Reid Family, Diane Johnson and Nancy Keilty at $105,000 for a $210,000 valuation.

Reserve Grand Champion Hereford Female, 2015 American Royal and NAILE.

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Audrey was offered as a buyer’s choice lot in the 2014 Holiday Lights Sale, with the successful bidder selecting the other heifer. Audrey is a maternal sister to our multiNational Champions Anastasia and Aventus!

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BR Nitro Aventus 3116 ET Multi-National Champion!

Full brother to Anastasia and maternal brother to Audrey.

Owned with Hirschfeld Group Semen available through special sales

BR Anastasia 3023 ET Two-time Show Heifer of the Year and Grand Champion Female at Kansas City, Fort Worth and Denver. Half interest in this multiNational Champion sold in the 2013 Holiday Lights Sale to Bushy Park Farms, Cottonwood Springs, Deppe Brothers, Sullivan Farms and Mark Ray. Maternal sister to Audrey…full sister to Aventus.

Grand Champion Hereford Bull, 2015 NAILE; Reserve Grand Champion Hereford Bull, 2015 American Royal.

Special ank You also for all the tremendous support at our November 2015 Bull Sale in San Saba, Texas!

88 Hereford Bulls avg. $8,472 Total Sale Gross $827,200

Family Owned & Operated Since 1904

Ranch (806) 235-3692 Justin (806) 681-5528 Brett (806) 681-2457 Dale (806) 673-1965 Terri (817) 727-6107 Mary (806) 930-6917 Jason (817) 718-5821 10175 FM 3138, Channing, TX 79018 barberranch@wildblue.net • barberranch.com Located 60 miles northwest of Amarillo

Annual Bull Sale Second Wednesday in November

Annual Holiday Lights Heifer Sale Second Saturday in December Please contact us to be added to our mailing list. All inquiries welcome!

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WHAT IS MOTIVATION? Motivation is an inner power, pushing you toward taking action. It is driven by desire, passion and ambition. Who are some of your role models in life and in the show ring? It’s likely that if your mentors have earned your respect, they possess the trait of motivation, which has boosted them to achieve their accomplishments.

What is the difference between one who is motivated and one who’s not?

Motivated people are inspired within themselves to work hard and achieve goals. Those who lack motivation rely on other people or things, hoping or wishing that they will receive inspiration from an outside source. Ultimately, motivation is a decision; you have to make the choice for yourself.

In the show ring, your motivation will stand out to the judge. It will be evident that you went the extra mile at home and plan to go the extra mile in the ring. When you require more out of yourself than others require from you, it is the picture of motivation.

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Do’s and Don’ts of MOTIVATION Have Direction. Visualize a clear picture of what you want to accomplish. Whether it’s mastering the art of clipping your animal or bringing home a purple banner, you need to know what your end goal is in order to acquire the skills you will need to achieve it.

Neglect Responsibility. Don’t go into situations without first sorting out your priorities. For example, set aside time to work with your animals and stick to your schedule. When the time comes, you can plan fun events with your friends without it interfering with long term goals for your project.

Desire to Succeed. When you choose to carve out extra time in your days, weeks and months to devote to your livestock project, your desire to succeed will refuse to waste your time and energy. Your self-motivation is increased by keeping your passion alive.

Lack Independence. Don’t expect to gain motivation by not taking responsibility and action. If you always expect another person or source to inspire you, you will not achieve your goals. Decide for yourself what you want, then determine how & when you will do it.

Be Optimistic. Things will not always go as planned with your animals when you set goals. Choose to react with optimism and a positive attitude instead of letting a little snag destroy your passion.

Optimism fuels motivation.

Be Insecure. Don’t let fear of failure keep you from working toward your goal. While it’s natural to experience uncertainty, remember that every day is a chance to learn and grow with your animal. If you don’t win this time, you know what to do differently next time. Build confidence within!

BY: WEAVER LEATHER LIVESTOCK

“Shelby has several tasks she has taken on. Without practicing patience, she would not be able to handle all she has on her plate. If something is difficult, she is able to take a step back to evaluate her situation and try a new angle on what she was having trouble with. I am increasingly impressed with Shelby’s ability to keep her head with all she does. Most adults don’t have her composure. She is someone who will go far in life.”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO B. RUMBERGER... ...nominated by Dona Williams, for being selected as the winner of the PATIENCE Weaver Leather prize package! Read below to learn how Shelby demonstrates PATIENCE with her livestock projects.

Thank you to everyone who entered!

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HOW IS YOUR MOTIVATION? Take a look at the chart on the previous page and watch our Motivation video at www.thewinnersbrand.com/aboutus/whatiswinning . Can you think of a situation when things didn’t go as planned with your animal, but you had to find a way to keep going? What motivated you to do better? Share your story with us for a chance to win a Weaver Leather Livestock prize package! Take a picture with your favorite livestock project, share your story on INSTRAGRAM with #WEAVERMOTIVATION, and tag @WEAVERLEATHERLIVESTOCK. It’s that easy! The winning story and picture will be published in the next issue of Showtimes magazine!

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LEE RINCKER WE ASKED THE LIVESTOCK JUDGING COACH AT CAL POLY TO FILL IN THE BLANKS.

BY LEE RINCKER, CA

1. Best advice I’ve ever received...

You can’t win an argument. You can’t because if you lose it, you lose it; and if you win, you lose it.

2. If I could judge any show it would be...

The steers at the National Western.

3. If I could meet any person it would it be...

Wayne Gretzky. I was always mesmerized with the finesse and genius Gretzky played with on and off the ice.

Growing up in Canada when I was little, it was common to play and watch hockey.

I would imitate his game winners in the

mud room of our farm house, and I am sure to this day, there are still a few marks on that wall.

4. I can’t live without... the thrill of competition.

5. I could never... imagine growing up without livestock.

6. The easiest way to make me angry is…. tell me I can’t do something.

7. My favorite food stop while on the road is...

Since I live in California now, I have to give the stereotypical response of InN-Out, but when I am back home I have to get some Casey’s Pizza.

8. The person or decision that has made the biggest impact on my life...

As I reflect, there have been many people and experiences that have helped shape my life. However, the decision to judge for Dr. Shike and Chris Cassady at the University of Illinois was easily one of the impactful choices I have made.

9. If I turned on the radio right now this would be playing...

“It Just Comes Natural” by George Strait 10. If I was elected President, the first thing I would do is...

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EMBRACE THE SEASON HOW WILL YOU RING IN THE NEW YEAR?

BY PASTOR RANDY DAVIS, LIMA, OH

HOW WE MET RANDY We met Randy Davis when we visited Lima, Ohio for Maine Junior Nationals back in 2012. He is the Winegardner family's pastor. They had asked him to give a sermon during the show.

We were greatly impressed with Randy. Since then, we have listened to his sermons in our office from time to time. When Brad Winegardner came out to Colorado to judge our show we visited about having Randy write a message for our upcoming issues. We hope you enjoy his message!

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re you ready for the New Year? Are you glad last year is over?

Are you expectant for the New Year or dreading it? How about winter, are you ready?

Depending on what part of our country you live in you’ve probably had a pretty mild one so far. Winter is a very necessary part of the farming process.

It gives us time to slow down a bit, refocus and reflect on the next season, which can be very busy.

One of my favorite verses in the Bible talks about this process of seasons. Ecclesiastes 3: 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, 6 a time to search and a time to give up, a

So here is the question: Are you enjoying this season of life? If you don’t change some things, you will repeat it.

The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and yet expecting a different result. Take in the season of life you are in. Find ways to enjoy it. Weeping can make us stronger. Laughter can bring much needed healing to a troubled soul. When is the last time you laughed? When

Spring is coming when everything becomes new. Prepare for it the best you can and embrace the season no matter what it brings, good can come out it. Take time to get refreshed before the busyness and you will be ready whatever comes. Don’t forget to keep first things first and do the things that matter most. May God bless your new year with blessings from Heaven! ▪

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There is so much in this scripture that can apply to each of us. I don’t know how 2015 may have gone for you and your family or what the future is for 2016. But I know whom we should all consult in it all. We cannot let our past hinder our future. If you don’t like what is happening to you, make some changes this winter when activity may be lighter and daylight is shorter. Spend some time reading and reflecting on your life and asking yourself how you make sure that you get to “Enjoy your work!” It is our lot to enjoy what we do.

is the last time you laughed at yourself? Too many of us are taking everything way to serious and are forgetting to enjoy this life that God gave us.

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time to keep and a time to throw away, 7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, 8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. 9 What does the worker gain from his toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has laid on men. 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. 12 I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. 13 That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil--this is the gift of God. 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him. 15 Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account… 22 So I saw that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot. For who can bring him to see what will happen after him?

Randy Davis Lead Pastor First Assembly of God Church 1660 Findlay Road Lima, OH 45801 randy@limafirst.church limafirst.chu

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5. Livestock _______.

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10. A versatile breed of cattle that originated in the valley of the Simme River in Switzerland.

12. A breed of cattle that has a state as part of it’s name.

16. The _______ steer and heifer shows are the final weekend of the National Western Stock Show.

17. Not a Longhorn, but a _________.

18. One of the oldest German cattle breeds.

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1.Junior Livestock _______.

2. Rymes with boat.

3. Sounds like keys, but a breed of cattle that is spelled differently.

4. Another name for pig.

7. Not Black Angus, but _______.

8. The capital of Colorado.

9. A white breed of cattle.

11. Monopoly is a ___________.

13. The word sale is in this breed.

14. A long fancy car, or this breed 15. A market _____ can sell for over $100,000 if you win Denver.

19. This type of market animal has wool.

ANSWERS 1. The zipper on her jacket changes from neon pink/orange to teal. 2. Light ‘Em Up banner changes to Perfect Storm. 3. Window on the building in the background disapears. 4. Man’s red cap changes from red to blue. 5. Red spot added to bull’s head. 6. Zip tie on the red and white bull changes from neon yellow to purple. 7. Italian Stallion cap changes to Showtimes cap. 8. Guy added on the left side. 9. Showtimes logo removed from jacket.

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NINE YEARS AND COUNTING.

BY LISA REID, CO

No dream is too big. No mission is impossible. No task is too great. Rewind nine years and one would find Brian, Laurie and I twenty, sixteen and fifteenyears-old respectively. As a freshman in high school, no aptitude test in the world could have predicted the path my life would go down. The Showtimes is more than just a company, it is my family’s life.

The livestock industry is without question the best, most beneficial and rewarding lifestyle to be a part of. Over the past nine years, the people we have met, the opportunities we have been presented and the memories we have made through running The Showtimes have shaped our lives and who we are as individuals.

We are humbled to be given the trust of everyone who has allowed us to share their stories, market their livestock and businesses, and and be a part of some of their most special moments. The people we come in contact with are truly good, hard working people. At the end of the day, without all of you, there would be no Showtimes.

We hope you are as excited about zoning in on ten years of The Showtimes as we are!

Thank you for making our dream a reality.

God bless!

Lisa Reid Owner, Editor

A Special Thanks to: The Humphrey Family, IL Mason and Whitney Walker, AR Sullivan Supply, IA/TX/CA The Schnoor Family, CA The Farmer Family, IN Joe Sullivan, IA Twisted Stitch, KS Bob and Jennifer Bruns, TX Jason Simpson, CO Bo Sanders, OK Matt Lautner Cattle, IA Summit Farms, IA Brian Mike, IA Cindy Cagwin-Johnston Opie Campbell, OH Joseph Lolli, MO Hannah Wine, MT Heidi Anderson, KS Burt Derryberry, OK Bob May, WI Zack Eatherton, WA Joseph O'Sullivan, MN Jeana Hurlbut, SD Gerald Green, MI The Winegardner Family, OH Anna Loftin, LA The Knutson Family, MN The Dorsey Family, CO Blind Badger Ranch, CO The Miller Family, WY Matt Leo, CA Pro-Fit Show Supply, IL

We would also like to thank the numerous other livestock shows, jackpots and families that help distribute The Showtimes Magazine all year long!

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While 2015 was one for the record books for The Showtimes, we have even bigger plans for the coming year and future. One year from this January will mark The Showtimes 10th Anniversary. We are going to go at it running; from the magazine and Blackout Jackpot 4 to launching The Showtimes Official Merchandise!

We would like to thank everyone who helps distribute and promote The Showtimes Magazine to shows, sales and events across the country!

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When we started The Showtimes in 2007, we had one main objective: to cover the livestock industry like it had never been covered before. With each issue, design and show we cover, we go at it full force. If you are going to do anything in life, do it to the best of your ability. The Showtimes has been our outlet to connect our skills with the industry that we grew up in and love.

THANK YOU!

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A Aces Wild Ranch ..............................................45 Agtech A.I. School............................................67 ALJA Annual Heifer Raffle............................284 American Chianina Association.....................62 American Maine-Anjou Association .............29 American Pharoah ...........................................15 American Royal ..............................................282 Andis ................................................................273

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Cyclone Trace Cattle Company ....................324 D Dakota Classic...................................................38 Decatur Cattle Battle ......................................193 Dorsey Cattle Co. ...........................................277 DWE Livestock........................................304,305

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Barber Ranch ..................................................294 Bellar Cattle Co............................................96,97 Bill Rogers Classic ..........................................192 Black Hills Gold Rush Sale ............................215 Blackford Show Cattle......................................24 Blackout Jackpot 4 ..................................195-199 Blind Badger Ranch .......................................279 Boss Cattle .......................................................220 Brad & Keven Holt ........................................IFC Brass Knuckles ................................................239 Breeders’ World ..............................................314 Brian Martin Show Cattle................................44 Bridwell Livestock ..........................................315 Bright Lights Maine-Anjou Sale .....................29 Brock Welshans .......................................238,239 Buckles, Banners & Bucks .............................203

Eastern Elite Production Sale .......................212 Electric Cleaner Company ............................242 Elliott Cattle Co. ...............................................93 Empire State Beef Classic...............................209 Esquire ...............................................................35 Executive Sires ................................................264

C C&C Showpigs ................................................278 Catamount Showdown ..................................191 Cattle In Demand .............................................30 Cattle Republic ...............................................226 Cattle Visions ..........................................264-269 Cedar Fiber......................................................222 Chad Walker Livestock Co............................295 Champions Row Sale .....................................277 CK Cattle ...........................................................21 Combined Forces Bred Female Sale .............BC Cover-All Signs & Banners ....................228,229 CW Cattle Sales ..............................................280 Cyclone Classic & AGR Showdown.............200

F Fireball Whiskey ...............................................24 First Choice Online Sales ................................92 Focus Marketing Group...................................94 Foose Show Cattle ............................................35 G Garwood Cattle Co...........................................74 Geffert Cattle Co. ............................................BC Genesource......................................................291 Golden Flo .........................................................39 Great Lakes Showdown .................................201 Green & Gold Showdown .............................194 Griswold Cattle Co.........................................IFC H Hamilton Photography ..................................223 Head Hunter....................................................239 Herd Builders Unlimited Sale .......................216 Hope for the Rancher.....................................221 Hybrid Advantage Sale ....................................62

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Illinois Beef Expo ...........................................211

Omega Elite Genetics.......................................75 OSU Block & Bridle Bonanza .......................210 Oxy-Explosion ................................................217

J Jackrabbit Memorial.......................................202 Jeffs Cattle Company........................................75 Jensen Livestock Agency..................................33 Jensen Show Cattle..........................................BC Jose ...................................................................264 K

M Matt Lautner Cattle ...........................Cover,6-15 Matt Lowery Auctioneer..................................33 McPeak Be A Champ Camps........................276 Miniature Hereford World Sale ......................46 Money in the Bank ...........................................75 MoorMan’s ShowTec ......................................307 Murphy Trailer Sales, Inc. ...............................79 N Nathan Club Lambs ................................325,326 Natural Solutions ..............................................63 NCSS Prospect & Breeding Show.................204 New Era ...........................................................315 Northern Feed & Bean...................................283

R Reimann Ranches ..........................................IFC Revival .............................................................267 Ritchey Livestock I.D. ......................................61 Run for the Roses .............................................15 Rural Route Creations ...................................222 S Sachau Cattle...................................................216 Schultz Cattle ....................................................80 SEK Genetics...................................................319 Shaw Show Cattle .............................................75 Shorthorns Up Front Sale..............................324 Show Champions ...........................................223 Show Coat Solutions ...............................322,323 Show Stock Planet ..........................................241 ShowTime Cattle Company ............................27 Shuey Stock Farms, Inc...............................36,37 Silveira Bros.......................................................35 Sim Solutions ..................................................265 Smith Cattle.....................................................216 Sojka Farms .....................................................216 Sonora Insurance Group....................................3 Southern Charm .............................................239 Spring Showdown...........................................205

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L Lee Cattle Co....................................................BC Legacy Livestock Imaging .............................223 Lindblad Cattle Company .............................293 Linde’s Livestock Photos................................223 Lodestar ....................................................296,297 Lubrisyn ...........................................................237 Lucky Strike Show Cattle .......................244-245

Pacific Showcase .............................................222 Pearls Pics ..........................................................33 Prairie View Farms.........................................331 Premier Red Angus Selection Sale ...........36-37 Pryor Show Cattle ...........................................BC Purina Honor Show Chow.......................50,247 Purple Circle ...................................................222 Purple Royale Female Sale ............................238 Purple Visions Production ..............................81

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Kelly Cattle Company .................................82,83 Kent Show Feeds...............................................31

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StandAlone (Insert)........................................227 Steck Cattle ........................................................17 Steers & Stripes Steer & Heifer Show...........213 Stierwalt Cattle & Clinics ................................48 Sullivan Supply ..................................4,5,332,333 Summit Agricultural Group............................25 Sunglo..............................................................IBC Supreme Trailers .............................................308 Sure Champ.....................................................316

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T The Nebraska Classic ..............................206,207 The Old West Cedarmill ................................282 The Showtimes Store ......................................191 The Super Bull Sale...........................................80 Thompson Show Steers...................................BC Toenyes Showpigs...........................................292 Trade Secret.....................................................239 Trans Ova Genetics ........................................309 Transwest .........................................................275 Tree Lane Farms ...............................................95 Tres Rios Silver................................................100 U

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Unfinished Business ......................................IFC V Vanhove Cattle Company.........................38,216 VCCP Winter Classic Jackpot Show ............212 VitaCharge.......................................................316 Winter 2015-2016 | standalonefeed.com

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W W-W Paul Livestock Systems .......................243 Wager Cattle ......................................................21 Wahl Professional ...........................................334 Weaver Leather Livestock ...............274,296,297 Webster Farms ..................................................35 Western Bonanza ...........................................208 Western Elite Female Sale................................43 Western NY Hog & Lamb Preview ..............209 Willow Springs Cattle Company ....................16 Winegardner Show Cattle................................75 Winning Fill ......................................................31

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PRAIRIE VIEW FARMS

6th Annual Production Sale 6:30 pm • at the farm, Gridley, Illinois

2015 NAILE Reserve Late Junior Champion Female

2015 National Junior Angus Show Owned Heifer Grand Champion

2015 Fort Worth Stock Show Champion Angus Heifer

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2015 Eastern Regional Owned Heifer Grand Champion

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Will Coor: 919.723.6399 Jay Iliff: 309.231.7066 Clay Chipman: 812.653.0340

Full and Maternal sibs to these popular champions sell!

SALE HIGHLIGHTS

• Selling top 25 Summer & Fall born show heifer prospects • Selling an elite set of two-year-old donor candidates with calves at side.

• Selling 10 herd sire prospects.

Sullivan’s “Shorty” Stall Dividers™

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The Sullivan’s “Shorty” Stall Dividers are the perfect companion to our original stall dividers.

The “Shorty” Stall Dividers are great to use in between your 8ft dividers leaving more room behind your stall while keeping your cattle in line. An added bonus to these dividers is that the stall matt will easily fit through the bottom section, allowing you to use the same mat for two or more stalls depending on your mat length.

Place original 8ft dividers at each end of your stalling space, and then use the “Shorty” Stall Divider to split up your cattle in between.

Dimensions 42”h x 48”w x 36”h

MORE NEW Items from the Innovative Leader.

STOCK SHOW UNIVERSITY SPRING 2016 GRAD PROGRAMS

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MISSOURI ..............................................April 2 & 3

WYOMING ..........................................May 14 & 15

INDIANA ............................................April 16 & 17

LOUISIANA ........................................May 14 & 15

NEW MEXICO ..................................April 16 & 17

TEXAS ..................................................May 21 & 22

ARKANSAS ........................................April 23 & 24

IOWA ....................................................May 28 & 29

TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Missouri State Fairgrounds, Sedalia, MO

TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Hendricks County Fairgrounds & Conference Center, Danville, IN TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Lea County Fairgrounds, Lovington, NM

TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM South Side High School Animal Science Building, Bee Branch, AR

TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Wyoming State Fairgrounds, Douglas, WY TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM LSU Ag Center, Alexandria, LA

TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Brazoria County Fair Association, Angleton, TX TWO-DAY GRAD PROGRAM Plymouth Co Fairgrounds, LeMars, IA

Coming Spring 2016. TWO-Day GRAD Programs dates to be announced in California, Georgia, Pennsylvania & Nova Scotia, Canada.

Watch videos on Stock Show University at www.sullivansupply.com

A Hands-On Experience

All students, from beginner to advanced showmen, will be split-up into small groups with a professor.

All Stock Show U programs are complimentary provided by Sullivan Supply.

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Sullivan’s

Lakeside Lights™

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Sullivan’s Lakeside Lights are specifically engineered, no heat, 24-volt lights that will chase the shadows away. Made from the highest quality LED crystals on the market, these lights provide the best illumination available. Each specially engineered circuit board is placed inside an extruded aluminum housing making these lights not only light weight with a slim design, but they are also durable and moisture resistant. One unique feature of Sullivan’s Lakeside Lights is the detailed design for directional lighting. Each strip targets an area of your choosing, which make more light in the areas that need it. The entire kit of lights connect to each other for one continuous stretch of lighting without needing multiple power supplies (Each kit is powered by one 185W power supply). Each light gives you two options for mounting: One option is magnets built into the housing of each light made for steel chutes, steel fan cages and other equipment. The other is a Velcro strap for aluminum chutes and other aluminum items, these straps easily slide through the built in brackets and fasten with no over lap. Both options make for a smooth, low profile attachment to any item.

• Highest Quality LED Crystals

• No Heat

• Slim Design

• Easy Attachment

• Directional Lighting

• Moisture Resistant

• Independently Switchable Vertices

• All lights connect using one power supply

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