2015 mb charolais bulletin fall

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Now is the time to make sure your herd is on track for Profit!

Add a Charolais bull to your program!

Proven, P r edi c tabl e, P e r f o rm a n ce Official Publication of the Manitoba Charolais Association

The O fficial Public ation of the M anitoba C harolais A ssociation

LEJ Charolais

Thanks to our buyers for a Sold Out Bull Pen this spring!

Looking forward to the New Year.

Our first crop of Navajo’s look great!

Watch for us at MB Ag-Ex and No Borders Sale!

LEJ Charolais

lejcharolais@gmail.com

White and Red Charolais

Jim, Rae, Kiernan and Erik Olson Box 882 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C3

204-252-3115 Jim 204-856-6357

Rae 204-871-1063

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It has been another exciting year in Manitoba for the Charolais Breed.

In June, the MCA hosted the 2015 Canadian Charolais Association Annual General Meeting. It included the MCA Picnic and Pen Show on Friday, June 12th and the AGM and Banquet on Saturday. The Picnic and Pen Show took place at HTA Charolais and consisted of 28 pens of both commercial and purebred animals. Following the show there was a small herd tour and then a sponsored BBQ supper for all attending to enjoy. To top off a great day, we had an evening of socializing and were entertained by Juno nominated artist Del Barber and his band. On Saturday, Carmen & Donna Jackson organized tours at the Brandon Research Station and the new ACC campus at the old insane asylum. The AGM was held at the Victoria Inn. The meeting was well attended and very informative. I would like to thank all that helped make both days a big success.

Manitoba Charolais Association Bulletin

Plan to attend Manitoba’s largest all breeds cattle show, Manitoba Ag Ex (formerly Manitoba Livestock Expo), in Brandon October 29-31. The Charolais show is scheduled for Friday afternoon and Junior Show is on Saturday. There are many events planned and it’s a great opportunity to look through cattle from all over the province and country all under one roof. I hope to see you there. Visit www.manitobaagex.com for full schedule and details.

Publication approval - Advertisers of breeding stock must be Manitoba breeders, current in WHE with the Canadian Charolais Association (business cards exempt).

I hope fall sees calf pricing remaining high and the weather cooperates until harvest and fall work are complete.

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Cheers, Shawn Airey MCA President Manitoba Charolais Bull-etin 2015

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MANITOBA CHAROLAIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015 Shawn Airey President, MLE*, CCA-AGM, Scholarship Box 639, Rivers, MB R0K 1X0 204- 328-7704 c. 204-724-8823 shawn_and_tanya@hotmail.com Hans Myhre 1st Vice, President Website*, Commercial Breeder* R.R. #4, Comp. 9A, Dauphin, MB R7N 2T7 204-638-5664 c.204-648-6416 hans@myhrefarm.com Jeff Cavers, 2nd Vice President, Ads&Promo*, Bulletin Box 237, La Riviere, MB R0G 1A0 204-242-3467 c.204-242-4448 c2charolais@inethome.ca Rae Trimble-Olson Sec/Treas Box 882, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C3 204-252-3115 c. 204-871-1063 trimblemr@hotmail.com Andre Steppler, CCA Director, CCA-AGM* Box 340, Miami, MB R0G 1H0 204-435-2463 c. 204-750-1951 steppleran@hotmail.com Scott Johnston, Bulletin, Commercial Breeder Box 123, Rathwell, MB R0G 1S0 204-749-2247 204-723-5030 h.scott.johnston@gmail.com

photo submitted by By Livestock

Trent Hatch 2015 MCA Board of Directors: 4-H*, Scholarship Box 132, Back Row (l-r): Ron McDonald, Trent Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 Hatch, Jim Olson, Kevin Stebeleski, 204-855-3078 Scott Johnston, Rob Gilliland, Vonda c. 204-721-3078 Hopcraft trent.hatch@gmail.com Front Row (l-r) Brad Cline, Rae Vonda Hopcraft Trimble-Olson, Hans Myhre, Shawn Juniors*, CCA-AGM Airey, Jeff Cavers, Andre Steppler RR#1, Box 5, Wawanesa, MB R0K 2G0 Missing: Michael Hunter 204-824-2115 c. 204-724-7749 khopcraft@mynetset.ca Brad Cline Jim Olson Ads & Promo, Commercial Ads & Promo *, 4-H Breeder Box 882, Box 268, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C3 Belmont, MB R0K 0C0 204-252-3115 204-537-2367 c. 204-856-6357 204-523-0062 jimo1@mts.net bjcline@mymts.net Kevin Stebeleski Michael Hunter Scholarship, Website, CCA-AGM Juniors, MLE, Ad & Promo, Box 266, Oakburn, MB R0J 1L0 CCA-AGM 204-234-5425 Box 569, c. 204-365-6010 Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 happyhaven@goinet.ca 204-937-2531 Ron McDonald c.204-247-0301 MLE mike_hunter40@hotmail.com Box 85, Sidney, MB R0H 1L0 huntchar@mymts.net 204-466-2883 Rob Gilliland 204-724-2811 Bulletin*, CCA-AGM rgmcdonaldlivestock@inethome.ca Box 1558, Virden, MB R0M 2C0 204-748-2000 c.204-748-5999 On the cover of this issue: onebigeye14@gmail.com

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I hope that everyone had a great summer and that harvest is coming to an end soon. There is excitement in the cattle industry generally and specifically within the Canadian Charolais Association.

The MCA hosted the CCA AGM this year which coincided with the MCA pen Show hosted by Shawn and Tanya Airey. Congratulations to the MCA on organizing this great event. At the AGM, held on the Saturday, Brian Coughlin of Cobden, Ont was elected President, Andre Steppler Miami, Mb was elected Vice and Rod McLeod Cochrane, Ab was elected as 2nd Vice. Newly elected directors include Mike Elder, Coronach, Sk, and Kasey Phillips, Waskatenau, Ab. For a full list of directors and contact info please refer to the CCA website. Highlights from the meeting are that breeder membership is at 700+ with 20, 000+ females enrolled. To date we are also up female enrollments from last year. The Association is very stable financially as a result of our membership and investments. A new venture for the Association is creating a larger footprint on social media. We are using Twitter, Facebook, as well as our website to engage Charolais enthusiasts from around the world.

Follow us on Twitter @ canCharolais, Facebook Canadian Charolais Association, and of course our website www.charolais.com.

Canada had the opportunity, with Helge and Candace By taking the lead, of hosting the World Technical Conference. This was a weeklong tour that started in Saskatchewan and moved across the west, ending in Calgary. Fifty-nine people from nine different countries participated. I was lucky enough to take in this trip as well. During this week long tour, we saw some great cattle and also visited with the breeders devoted to developing such dynamic herds. All participating countries gave presentations outlining the work and direction of their associations. It was very

interesting to hear about the successes and challenges all associations encounter. There were presentations from: FCC (positive marketing of Agriculture), Farm and Food Care of SK (educating the consumer about our product), Dr. John Crowley (genomics), and Fawn Jackson (sustainability). We also toured facilities at Kinsella and Cattlelands where we heard presentations on feed efficiency. A big thank you again to Helge and Candace By for all their hard work organizing such a prestigious event.

The CCA Fall meeting is mid-October so please watch for the update in the MCA Christmas Bulletin. Remember the fall Charolais events that are happening across Canada and especially here in Manitoba. If you have any concerns or comments, contact me via phone, text, direct messaging, or email- whatever works for you!

Scholarship Report Scholarship is open to anyone 17- 21 years of age that is registered in a post secondary education (college, university, trades program) that is using Charolais genetics in their herd or families herd.

Deadline December 27th Resume Must include: • Name • Address • Education achievements and post secondary ambitions (proof of acceptance my be provided before the monies is given out) • Community involvement • Cattle industry involvement: eg. 4-H , junior shows, etc • Three references • Proof of Charolais genetics to be provided. Copy of the Charolais animals registration paper. Must of been purchased in the last three years.

• A picture of the applicant will also be needed after the applicant is selected for announcement purposes • Essay: How has the cattle industry affected their life and why is the breed Charolais a part of their genetic selection Manitoba Charolais Bull-etin 2015

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Offering: 50 Quality Lots  Show Prospect Heifer Calves – some right out of the show string  Proven Producing Females – from the top of the herd  Future Breed Matrons – out of and bred to industry leading sires  Herdsire Prospect – on the show road this fall

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Consigned by14 top breeders from Manitoba and Saskatchewan

For further information or a catalogue, give us a call.

Sale Manager:

306-584-7937 • Helge By 306-536-4261 • Candace By 306-536-3374 124 Shannon Rd, Regina, SK S4S 5B1 • charolaisbanner@gmail.com

View the catalogue online at www.bylivestock.com

Charolais in 4-H Portage Area The carcass competition for the Portage 4H Interclub steers - results are in!

Of 34 steers, 26 competed in the carcass competition (8 went resale).

6 out of the top 10 carcasses were Charolais steers. All of the top ten steers graded 90 points or better.

A close third place (0.1 point spread between 2nd and 3rd) was for a Charolais steer shown

by Kiernan Olson. 4th place went to a Charolais steer shown by Rachael Verwey.

Manitoba Charolais Commercial Breeder Award This award is presented annually at our AGM and banquet to a commercial producer that is using registered Charolais genetics in their operation.

The MCA board of directors encourages all members to nominate their bull customers by submitting a short bio of the producer including the use Charolais genetics, farm history, successes in the show or sale ring, community involvement, and the promotion of Charolais in general.

The producer selected to receive the award will be recognized at our annual banquet in early January as well as awarded a prize that will help them to continue promoting the Charolais breed.

Please submit nominations before Dec. 1 2015 to the chair of the commercial breeder committee:

photo submitted by HBSF

Hans Myhre RR#4 C.9A Dauphin MB R7N 2T7 Hans@myhrefarm.com 204-648-6416

Proven Predictable Performance

In the pasture - In the sale barn - In the feedlot photo submitted by HBSF

PRESS RELEASE August 5, 2015

8TH ANNUAL MANITOBA YOUTH BEEF ROUNDUP was an unbelievable learning educational weekend.

Fifty five enthusiastic Manitoba and Saskatchewan Junior Cattle Producers attended the 8th annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup July 31, August 1 and 2 in Neepawa Manitoba. Excitement in the cattle industry brought out a top notch group of interested cattle producers and 88 head of cattle.

Where else can you attend an event with 55 Junior members all working together as teams and individual competitions ,to learn the skills needed in the Livestock Industry .This is not just a cattle show it is all around event to promote and educate youth to continue on in the livestock industry.

Our show would not happen without our dedicated sponsors who have stood behind this Junior All Breeds show and helped to make it a success.

The weekend started off with the Ag Challenge sponsored by Gold Sponsor Mazer Group, a timed competition with some hands on knowledge of the Livestock industry. The Juniors enjoyed the challenges and tasks they were given like halter making, verified beef, parts of the animal and tattooing an animal. Winning team waas Raina Syrnyk, Nolan Glover, Harleigh Carlson, Emily Speers, Sierra Inglis and Cody Carson.

Saturday- Members exhibited items in the competitions listed below along with the cattle show and educational competitions both individual and Team One of the highlights of Saturday is the Cook off, where up to 6 Members on a team prepare a steak and create a theme. Judges Melinda German (CEO of Manitoba Beef Producers) and Enns Brothers our platinum sponsor rep- Chuck Terin, Betty Green ( Verified Beef Program ) and Cattle Judge Chad Haaland evaluated this competition and was impressed with the taste of the steaks, presentation , themes and costumes.

Winning Team was Justin Kristjansson, Bobbi Jo Foster, Emma Pool, Lane Breault , and Hannon Vandersluis 2nd Place – Brooke Preston, Wyatt Inglis, Carson Baker, Emma Lee McLeod, Katie Falconer and Ethan Jasper.

Sunday, the members took part in T Bar C Invitational, Gold Sponsor GRAND AGGREGATE AWARDS . Members were given 1 point for each animal Showmanship in the morning with and then points for the other events they competed in. Sponsor Platinum Champion Pee Wee Showman- Carson Baker, Neepawa sponsor Enns Brothers.

Reserve – Colter Sprung, Manitou Grand Aggregate Pee Wee – Carson Baker,Neepawa Champion Junior Showperson – Katie Falconer, Hartney Grand Aggregate Junior –Taylor Carlson, Elm Creek

Reserve – Wyatt Inglis, Rapid City Grand Aggregate Intermediate – Naomi Best, Harding Champion Intermediate Showman-Justin Carvey, Alexander Grand Aggregate Senior – Raina Syrnyk, Ethlebert Reserve- Naomi Best,Harding They received belt buckles from our platinum sponsor Enns Brothers.

Champion Senior Showperson- Kolton McIntosh, Eriksdale In recognition of the assistance STARS has provided to many young cattle

Reserve- Justin Kristjansson, Forrest producers, Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup raised $ 1635.

Sponsored by Thanks to Grace Glover , Nolan Glover and Wyatt Inglis for donating their T Bar C Invitational Golf Tournament, Saskatoon art work to the auction along with halters and baking. Special thanks After Lunch were the Cattle Conformation classes with 88 head of cattle to the buyers; Sprung Family, Manitou: Jonathan Karsin, Newton: J +S : Judges for the day were Chad Haaland, SK and Cody Allison, Douglas.

Meats,Souris: Thomason Angus, Bethune, SK;N7 Stock Farm, Crandall;Ward Mixed Breed (Limousin, Gelbvieh, Hereford and Charolais) Cutler and Sons, Brandon; Up the Creek Shorthorns, Elm Creek: Ron and Class 2 Mixed Breed yearling Heifer Barb Kristjansson, Forrest; Swindon Ranch, Alexander and Mar Mac 1. Kaitlyn Davey- Limousin Farms, Brandon for purchasing the merchandise and the proceeds going 2. Brooke Preston, Ste Rose- Charolais to STARS MANITOBA. Thanks to everyone who supported this worthwhile 3. Brady Wirgau, Narcisse- Gelbvieh organization.

Grand Champion Female – Kaitlyn Davey Limousin Jaymarandy Hera 8A Roundup Committee 2015 - Chairperson, Lois McRae: Treas- Rilla Hunter Res Grand Champion – Kaitlyn Davey, - Limousin – Cam Poll X-Pect Fancy Secretary- Vonda Hopcraft Blair McRae,Wenda Best, Naomi Best, Albert Grand Champion Bull – Kaitlyn Davey- Limousin with KAD Cowboy Rimke, Candace Johnston, Ken Williams, Andrea Bertholet, ,Melissa Reserve Grand champion Bull- Bobbi Jo Foster, Foster’s Crackerjack 49C McRae, Michelle Allsion, Samantha Rimke Adrianne Vandersluis,Nanette Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup Agribition TeamGlover,Travis Hunter, Karen Williams, Justin Kristjansson, Kolton McIntosh , Taylor Carvey, Alexander; Raina Synryk, Ethlebert; and Laura Tolton, Carberry and Raina Syrynk This team will represent Roundup at the 2015 Canadian Western Agribition The Juniors ages 5- 25 participated in this educational, fun filled weekend. in Regina in November.

It is a great way for Juniors of all Cattle Breeds to work together, learn new Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup and Manitoba Ag Days presented 2- $ 1000. skills, and meet new people. Thanks to everyone who attended, judged, and Scholarships to sponsored our 8th Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup to make it a success. See Taylor Carvey and Raina Synryk. you next year, and visit our facebook page Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup .

Show Pictures can be viewed on our face book page.

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Fawn Jackson and Jared Bone were married July 25th at a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Hillside Lodge & Chalets, Golden, BC. Fawn is the daughter of Carman and Donna Jackson, High Bluff Stock Farm, Inglis, MB. The Jackson’s hosted a reception on their farm for Fawn and Jared on August 15th.

Congratulations

to Shaylin Stebleski, daughter of Kevin and Crystal Stebleski, Happy Haven Charolais, on her graduation!

Good Luck with all of your future endevours!

Doug and Marianne Hunter of Hunter Charolais wish to announce the marriage of their son Jimmy to Amy Allison of Douglas, MB. Amy and Jimmy tied the knot on July 18th, 2015 up in Roblin, Manitoba. They plan to live up in Roblin and continue to farm, work and raise their family.

CLARENCE GEDDES CLARENCE ERIC GEDDES April 10, 1919 - August 18, 2015 Clare Geddes, Pilot Mound, MB passed away August 18th at the age of 96. He bought his first Charolais in 1958 and operated under the herd name Char-OClare Stock Farm for over 30 years.

He was MCA President from 1968 to 1970, a CCA director from 1960 to 1974 and President in 1964 & 1965.

Memorial service was held August 26th in Pilot Mound. as reported in the Charolais Banner.

Shaylin Stebleski was a recipient of the MCA Scholarship in 2015.

Congratulations!

Do you have pictures and information for this section?

Please submit your info to: cherway2011@gmail.com Manitoba Charolais Bull-etin 2015

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W E E Claire Ramsey and her calf, Rammer Charolais Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened – Anatole Frances

Myra Ramsey helping, Rammer Charolais dad lead her bull calf ‘Kristoff’. Submitted by Rammer Charolais, sired by HTA Conrad 248Z

Claire Ramsey and her bull calf ‘Sven’ at Shoal Lake fair The pair placed 2nd. Submitted by Rammer Charolais sired by HTA Conrad 248Z

B U T M I G H T Y

Blake Airey, HTA Charolais

Chase Airey, HTA Charolais

Commercial calves, submitted by HTA Charolais

We are Excited to be rounding up prospects for: AG EX, AGRIBITION

No Borders Select Sale

HBSF 150A (HD X Specialist) and HBSF 12C (Bronco) bred: Triumph HBSF 54B (Bronco x Fire Water) bred Harvie High Times

Dec. 8, 2015, and our

13th Annual Bull Sale March 18, 2016

Carman & Donna Jackson & Family, Inglis MB

Phone: (204)564-2547 Cell: (204) 773-6448 Watch our social media posts for photos and updates on these females! www.facebook.com/highbluffstockfarm @HighBluff_SF

Instagram highbluff_sf

Shawn & Tanya Airey and family Rivers, MB

2016 Edition of the HTA Charolais & Guests Bull Sale

HTA Challenge 161Y

Our main heifer bull for the past 3 years.

His first daughters have calved and we are impressed. Challenge’s progeny are consistent and made just right.

EPD’s: BW 1.1 WW 41 YW 78 Milk 20.1 TM 41

March 23, 2016 For more information:

204.328.7704 Shawns’s cell- call or text:

204.724.8823

htacharolais@hotmail.com

Feel free to stop by anytime to view our program or visit our website at

www.htacharolais.com

Performance you can count on, people you can trust!

Follow us on Twitter - @htacharolais Like us on Facebook!

Come visit our display at Manitoba Ag Ex - October 29-31 Brandon, MB

Thank you XXX Farms Ltd, Kitscoty, AB Wendt & Murray Farms, Lloydminister, AB Rammer Charolais, Strathclair, MB FDKL Charolais, Ochre River, MB

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Our senior herd sire. Remington has consistently been an easy calver and his sire group continues to be the top gaining. Remington sired the Champion Get-of-Sire group at the 2014 National Charolais Show.

EPD’s: BW 5.1 WW 62 YW 128 Milk 13.2 TM 44

Silverstream Evolution

Exciting new outcross from New Zealand. His calves hit the ground running and continue to impress. Evolution sons were the high selling sire group for Palgrove Charolais in Australia. His first sons sell in Canada in the 2016 Edition of the HTA Charolais Bull Sale.

HTA Purity 565C

Heifer calf on offer at the Canadian Western Agribition Sale, November 26th!

Silverstream Evolution X Merit Cobb

Aurele Maguet, Ste Rose Du Lac, MB SKE Charolais, Hartney, MB Gordon Evenson, McCreary, MB Ken Routledge, Lenore, MB Brian Sillen, Clanwilliam, MB David Mozdzen, McCreary, MB Richard Puhach, McCreary, MB Brad Single, Plumas, MB

Hunter Charolais, Roblin, MB Joe Gilmore, Kelwood, MB Garry Wasylowski, Fraserwood, MB Bruce Geisel, Gladstone, MB J & S Fergusson, Neepawa, MB M & D Farms, Strathclair, MB Jordan Sawchuk, Mountain Road, MB Bruce Fitzmaurice, Ste Rose Du Lac, MB

Jim & Donna Smith, Rorketon, MB Milton Petre, Woodmore, MB Darren Smith, Rorketon, MB Dean Sykes, Brandon, MB Mike Minshull, Pierson, MB Steppler Farms Ltd, Miami, MB Brian Kruk, Virden, MB Palmer Charolais, SK

Manitoba Charolais Association distributed 75 tokens to 4-H

Kassidy Heapy , her steer weighed 1381 lbs.

Braydon Heapy , his steer weighed 1340 lbs

sold for $2.60 a lb. to Landmark Feeds.

sold for $2.40 to Vanguard Credit Union.

Jared Preston won Res Grand Champion with his steer, 1245lbs & sold for $3.25/lb to Dauphin/Ste. Rose Vet

Jared and Brooke Preston

Brooke Preston

Chase Airey

Reserve Jackpot Steer, Portage la Prairie, MB

Rivers, MB

Kiernan Olson - Champion Heifer 14

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Jaylin Hill’s Champion 4-H steer

(Steppler’s Miss Watkins) - MacGregor 4H

s to 4-H members! Congratulations to all the young Charolais enthusiasts!

Champion Junior Grooming at Portage Interclub - Kiernan Olson - this steer also was Ethan Myhre and his heifer at CCYA

3rd in the Portage Interclub carcass competition

Brooke Preston, Grand champion with her steer “POKEY�,

Erik Olson

1387lbs & sold to Turko Fertilizer, Ste. Rose/McCreary for $3.75/lb

Reserve Champion Steer - MacGregor 4H

Michael Steppler - Miami 4-H Beef Club Gr Champ Steer

Brooke Preston

Steer weighed 1425 and sold for $3.80 to Gilbraith Farm Services

Reserve Jackpot Steer, Portage la Prairie, MB

Lori Steppler, Miami 4-H Beef Club Res Champion Steer Steer weighed 1480 and sold for $3.50 to Scott Johnston of MMJS

Ethan Myhre exhibiting at CCYA Manitoba Charolais Bull-etin 2015

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MB CHAROLAIS SUMMER SHOW & PICNIC

hosted by HTA Charolais. Rivers, MB Shawn & Tanya Airey and family and Harry & Joan Airey

Hans Myhre presents Bryce Olmstead & Bert McDonald , JMB Charolais, with the Overall Grand Champion Pen for JMB MS Dateline 403B & JMB MS Tangerine 417B

Bert McDonald and Katie Steppler both won the You Be the Judge Jackpot Competition

CH Com Cow/Calf: FDKL Charolais, Ochre River, MB

Champion pair: JMB Charolais, MB

A Summer day filled with top notch cattle, good friends, great food, entertainme

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Champion Get of Sire: HBSF, Inglis, MB

Class Winner: HTA Charolais, Rivers, MB

Overall Champion: JMB Charolais, MB

Brian Coughlin Judging the Commercial Pairs

rtainment (Del Barber Band) and fantastic hospitality! Thank you HTA Charolais

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Manitoba Ag Hall of Fame 2015 Harry Airey Congratulations!

Harry Thomas Milburn Airey 1943 Harry Airey was born and raised on a farm in the RM of Daly. He attended Rivers High School, and following that, he began farming with his father. In 1965 he took over the home farm and began his own mixed farming operation. Two years later, Harry married Joan Bennett. Harry and Joan have three children, Raymond (Barb), Lori (Darcy) Heapy, and Shawn (Tanya) and several grandchildren.

In 1972 the Aireys bought their first Charolais cattle and their farm became known as HTA Charolais. They continue to raise cattle as well as farm over 3,000 acres of pasture, hay and grain land. HTA Charolais has shown and sold cattle across Canada and the United States. Their heifers have also been sold and shipped to Russia. Charolais embryos exported to purebred breeders in Sweden produced a bull that was the only one allowed in Sweden’s herd book because of his quality.

Since the purchase of their first Charolais bull, Harry has been hooked on the breed because of its superior performance.

In addition to becoming an AI technician to help promote and establish the breed in Manitoba, he also served for many years as Chair of the Breed Improvement Committee of the Canadian Charolais Association. Harry was actively involved in the Canadian Charolais Association from 1992 to 2001 and the Manitoba Charolais Association from 1986 to 2013.

Record of performance (ROP) of his animals has been of upmost importance to Harry. At the Douglas Bull Test Station, he served as a director, vice-president and president. He also worked on the ROP Board and the Charolais Herd Analysis and Records Management program.

In 2002 Harry was named to the Canadian Charolais Association Honour Roll. In 1988 he was awarded the Pure Bred Beef Producer Award from the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and in 1989 and 1998 he was nominated for the Seedstock Producer Honour Roll of Excellence by the Beef Improvement Federation based in South Dakota.

In his community, Harry was a promoter of cattle production in general and the Charolais breed in particular. As a leader for 18 years in the Rivers 4-H Club, he was always active and interested in the Beef Project. When his children were younger, Harry took time to coach minor sports – baseball, hockey and ringette. An avid curler, he served on the Rivers Rink Board for several years.

In 2009 Harry became a director of the Rivers and Area Community Foundation. His quiet demeanor, combined with his “let’s get it done attitude”, never fails to keep all of the directors on point and completing the task at hand.

Nominated by Donna Morken – 2015

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It was great seeing so many Charolais Friends at the Manitoba Charolais Picnic. We really appreciated the family and friends that helped with food preparation. Plus all those that helped the day of the picnic seems it’s always the same people that show up and pitch in when you really need help. Tanya and Shawn were definitely run off their feet preparing for the picnic and show.

Round the camp fire at Hamiota one family member wanted a volunteer to make pickled green beans. Since I already make them for one grandson decided I’d take on the task. Knowing that the request came from someone who likes a little spice in his food thought I better change the recipe a little. You can use any dill pickle recipe to pickle green beans.

875 Pickled Green Beans ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, per jar ½ teaspoon mustard seed, per jar ½ teaspoon dill seed, per jar (I use fresh dill weed) 1 whole garlic clove, per jar 5 cups vinegar 5 cups water 4 teaspoons pickling salt Directions: Clean and cut beans to fit in tall jars (one pint) I used quarts it worked better for me.

Place red pepper flakes, mustard seed, dill, and garlic in jars.

Bring vinegar, water, and salt to boil. Pour boiling liquid over beans. Tighten lids. Process jars in boiling water bath for 10-15 minutes. (Put them in oven preheated to 275F for 15 minutes.

Joyce Stewart and I have published a new cookbook “What’s For Dinner” the proceeds from the cookbook go to Cancer Care Manitoba. The book sells for $12 the cost of mailing it is $3. This Zucchini Lemon Loaf is included in the cookbook.

Zucchini Lemon Loaf 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1¼ cups canola oil 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1¼ cups milk 4 cups flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 pkg. (4 serving size) lemon instant pudding 2 cups grated zucchini with rind Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add sugar, oil, milk, lemon juice and extract. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon pudding. Make a hole in centre and add creamed mixture and lemon pudding. Stir well for 1 minute. Add zucchini and mix only until blended.

DO NOT GREASE PANS. Fill loaf pans ¾ full. Bake at 325F for 1 hour 10 minutes. Check center with a tooth pick to see if load is cooked.

A friend tells me she makes them into muffins and bakes them at 350F for 20 minutes remember ovens vary in cooking times.

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Great Taste of Manitoba had some interesting ground beef recipes this past weekend. Heather Deibert explained how mushrooms enhance the flavour of other foods and that you shouldn’t cook to many mushrooms at one time.

Classic Ground Beef and Mushroom Blend ( can be used in any burger or meatballs) ½ pound fresh mushrooms (white or crimini) 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tsp. Italian seasoning ½ tsp. garlic salt Freshly ground pepper.

In food processor fitted with metal blade, pulse mushrooms until finely chopped. In large bowl place mushroom, ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper.

Mix well.

Mushroom Mozza Burger 6 patties (one recipe Classic Ground Beef & mushroom Blend) 2 cups white fresh mushrooms (white or Crimini) 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 6 slices Mozzarella cheese 6 slices bacon, cooked Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion 6 whole wheat burger buns Prepare Classic Ground Beef and Mushroom Blend according to recipe directions. Shape into 6 patties. Grill or cook patties until desired doneness and internal temperature reaches at least 160F. In fry pan stir cook mushrooms in butter 3-5 minutes. Set aside. Place one slice of Mozzarella cheese on each patty during last minute of cooking to melt cheese.

To assemble: Place patty with melted cheese on bun. Top with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and sautéed mushrooms. Serve with favourite condiments.

Mushroom Meatball Subs

One recipe Classic Ground Beef and Mushroom Blend 1 ½ cups favourite pasta sauce ½ c. Mozzarella cheese 4 submarine buns, sliced in half lengthwise, toasted.

Prepare one recipe Basic Ground Beef and Mushroom Blend according to recipe directions. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs on baking sheet. Bake at 400F for 10 -12 minutes or until browned and cooked through. In fry pan on medium heat bring sauce to a boil.

Reduce heat and add cooked meatballs. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. To serve: Place toasted buns on baking sheet. Spoon one quarter of meatballs and sauce mixture onto each bun.

Top with grated cheese. Broil to meat cheese. Serve with additional sauce, if desired.

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Associated Business Section Manitoba Charolais Association HENRY HILDEBRANDT Manager #1 Highway Virden, MB R0M 2C0 Phone 204.748.2466 Fax 204.748.2016 Cell 204.748.5706 henry.hildebrandt@fountaintire.com www.fountaintire.com

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Shaylin won Overall Grand Champion Female at McConnel Beef Club Achievement!

Packages of bred heifers & bred cows available for sale Thankyou to the buyers who bought bulls at Prairie Distinction bull sale in Neepawa.

• Munroe Farms, - Kelwood, MB • Double P Stock Farm, Jared Preston – Ste. Rose,MB • Paul Robertson, Neepawa, MB • Darryl Kulbacki – Neepawa, MB

Watch for Our consignments to the NO BORDERS SALE

Thankyou

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• to the Manitoba Charolais Association for the $750 bursary Shaylin was awarded at her graduation.

• to Strathclair Coop for purchasing Kory’s Steer for $4. 55/lb • Strathclair Credit Union for purchasing Shaylin’s steer for $3.05/lb Manitoba Charolais Bull-etin 2015

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