Charolais Life

This column will be dedicated to keeping Charolais members in touch with the people of the business. It will contain births, weddings, convocations and momentous anniversaries and events of note, but not high school graduations. If you have news and/or photos you’d like to submit, please email charolaisbanner@sasktel.net for print in upcoming issues.

Welcome Elise Howe

Kelly and Julie-Anne Howe, of Whitecap Charolais, are pleased to announce Elise Marie was born on June 9, 2011, coming in at 9 lb 5 oz. Big brother Matthew is pleased with his new sister and all are doing well. It'll be a few short years until the kids will be following in Mom’s and Dad's footsteps in 4-H. Grandparents are Lois and Dale Howe, Moose Jaw.

Welcome Brody Cramp

Shane and Allison Cramp, of Medonte Charolais, Hillsdale, Ontario, are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Brody Alexander. Brody was born on July 18th, 2011, weighing 9 lb. 7 oz. He is welcomed into this world by his big sister Brooklyn and grandparents Allan and Brenda Miller, and Wayne and Marjorie Cramp.

Millangs Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Agnes and Lester Millang, Millang Stock Farm, Camrose, Alberta, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 5.

Coughlin – Valiquette Wed

Brett Coughlin (Cornerview Charolais, Cobden, Ontario, past CCYA President) and Stefanie Valiquette were married in Eganville, Ontario, on August 6, 2011. Brett works for M&R Feeds and Farm Supply as a farm consultant serving the Pontiac region of Quebec. Stefanie is a Physiotherapist at a clinic in Pembroke. Brett is the son of Brian and Heather Coughlin.

Steppler – Armstrong Wed

Andre Steppler married Katie Armstong on August 6, 2011. They now reside on the Steppler Charolais farm site where Andre continues to manage the Steppler Charolais operation. Katie is employed as a Physiotherapist at the Boundary Trails Hospital. Andre is a CCYA Alumni, MCA Board member and son of Dan and Pat Steppler, Steppler Farms, Miami, Manitoba.

RENFREW SHOW, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 Senior Champion Female

MEDONTE WISHFUL THINKING 7W, Medonte Charolais

Reserve Senior Champion Female

SHARODON 2B TALULA 4T, Sharodon Farm

Grand Champion Female

MEDONTE WISHFUL THINKING 7W, Medonte Charolais

Reserve Grand Champion Female

MISS CEDARDALE 44X, Craig Oattes

Breeder’s Herd

1. Sharodon Farm; 2. Hicks Charolais; 3. Cornerview Charolais; 4. Beach Valley Farm; 5. Blackbern Charolais.

Get of Sire

1. Cornerview Charolais (Sparrows Coach 467S); 2. Hicks Charolais (WESC Revolver 14R); 3. Blackbern Charolais (Winn Mans Lanza 610S); 4. Beach Valley Farm (Beach Valley Excalibur 1T).

Progeny of Dam

1. Sharodon Farm (Sharodon 2B Talula 4T); 2. Hicks Charolais (Hicks Piquant 20P).