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Table of Contents Board of Directors........................................................................................................................................................4 Regional Associations.................................................................................................................................................5 Michigan Angus Futurity....................................................................................................................................... 6-7 Directory Dedication...................................................................................................................................................8 Heritage Awards.............................................................................................................................................................9 Junior Board of Directors........................................................................................................................................10 Junior Membership Application............................................................................................................................ 11 Junior Awards............................................................................................................................................................ 11-15 Junior Highlights...................................................................................................................................................... 16-17 Junior Members............................................................................................................................................................ 18 Auxiliary Officers.......................................................................................................................................................20 Auxiliary History....................................................................................................................................................21-24 Auxiliary Membership Application.................................................................................................................... 23 American Angus Association Perspective...................................................................................................28 Michigan Angus Membership Application...................................................................................................34 Farm Name Cross Reference....................................................................................................................... 40-41 Michigan Angus Association Membership Listing............................................................................42-54 Calendar of Events....................................................................................................................................................60 Advertiser Index........................................................................................................................................................... 61

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board of directors

2011 Michigan Angus Association officers and directors. Seated (left to right) Scott Foster, American Angus Association director; Nancy Thelen, Monte Bordner, and Chuck Preston. Standing (left to right) are Steve A. Fitzner, Kirk Sterzick, Tim Ruggles, John MacMaster and Steve Thelen. Not pictured are Lisa Bohlen, Merle Boehmer, David Hawkins, Cody Sankey, Ken Geuns, Jonathon Taylor, Julie French and Cliff Simmons.

2011 Michigan Angus Board of Directors Monte Bordner Merle Boehmer Nancy Thelen Lisa Bohlen

Sturgis, MI Williamston, MI Saline, MI Huntington Woods, MI

(269) 506-5109 (517) 655-4265 (734) 944-6262 (810) 599-5680

Directors Monte Bordner Sturgis, MI (269) 506-5109 Dr. David Hawkins Mason, MI (517) 351-6905 Ken Geuns Bath, MI (517) 641-7152 Cody Sankey East Lansing, MI (517) 335-7452 Kirk Sterzick Lowell, MI (616) 262-9509 Jonathan Taylor Gregory, MI (517) 857-7572 Steve Fitzner Wolverine, MI (231) 525-8518 Steve Thelen Saline, MI (734) 944-6262 Cliff Simmons Williamston, MI (517) 468-3366 John MacMaster Harrisville, MI (989) 736-6020 Tim Ruggles Kingston, MI (989) 683-2506 Julie French Beaverton, MI (989) 435-3200 American Angus Association Director Scott Foster Niles, MI 4

(269) 683-1776

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Term Expires 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014

regional associations Southeastern Michigan Angus Association Officers: Steve Thelen Saline, MI (734) 944-6262 President Dave Lutchka Grass Lake, MI (517) 522-4596 Vice President & MAA Representative Chuck Preston Prescott, MI (989) 873-4164 Secretary / Treasurer Directors: Kevin Beatty Doug Meiburg Jim Redmond Jr.

Lisa Lutchka Jim Redmond Dan Vaassen

West Michigan Angus Association Officers: John Crissman Kirk Sterzick Joe Merriman Heather Everett

Alto, MI (616) 293-2675 Lowell, MI (616) 262-9509 Lowell, MI (616) 813-4043 Lake Odessa, MI (616) 838-1668

President Vice President Secretary / Treasurer MAA Representative

Michigan Angus Field Day - September 17, 2011 Hosted by Sterling Hunter, Bath, MI Judging Contest 10 AM Lunch Served at 12 Noon For Event Details Visit www.michiganangus.org _______________________________

Special Thanks to Omega Farms, Williamston, MI for hosting the 2010 Michigan Angus Field Day

MI Angus futurity 52nd Annual Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale

MSU Final Four 920 won grand champion bull at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., consigned the January 2009 son of S A V Final Answer 0035. The bull was purchased by Monte Bordner, Sturgis, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

SH Lady 9209 won grand champion female at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Sterling Hunter, Bath, Mich., consinged the April 2009 daughter of G A R Grid Maker. The heifer was purchased by Zelinko Brothers, St. Charles, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

P L V Scout 1839 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Patricia Vaassen, Ann Arbor, Mich., consigned the February 2009 son of B C Lookout 7024. The bull was purchased by Kyle and Clint Tillotson, Adrian, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

Rains Wild Emulous WFFS won reserve grand champion female at the 2010 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 9-10 in East Lansing, Mich. Dale Rains, Mercer, Pa., consigned the March 2009 daughter of Ankonian Werner Wild Fire 96. The heifer was purchased by Brenda Bigelow, Traverse City, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

2010 Michigan Beef Expo 14 bulls and 14 females averaged $2,027. 6

MI Angus futurity 53rd Annual Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale

Seldom Rest BF Graduate won grand champion bull at the 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Seldom Rest Farms, Niles, Mich, consigned the May 2010 son of BEB Juneau 104. The bull was purchased by Doug Stork, Clare, Mich.

FF Power Lady 011 won grand champion female at 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Fitzner Farms, Wolverine, Mich. consigned the May 2010 daughter of EMB Sir Idona 711. The heifer was purchased by Amber Pickard, Hastings, Mich.

SH Providence 0143 won reserve champion bull at the 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Sterling Hunter, Bath, Mich. consigned the February 2010 son of SAV Providence 6922. The bull was purchased by Ralph Desketsky, North Branch, Mich.

LCCC Bemindful Maid B240 won reserve champion female at the 2011 Michigan Angus Futurity Show & Sale, April 1-2 in East Lansing, Mich. Little Cedar Cattle Company, Beaverton, Mich. consigned the February 2010 daughter of BC 7022 Raven 7965. The heifer was purchased by Zelinko Bros., St. Charles, Mich.

2011 Michigan Beef Expo 15 bulls averaged $3,003 17 heifers averaged $2,591 3 embryos averaged $1,933

Directory Dedication It is a pleasure to dedicate the 2011-2012 Michigan Angus Directory to Duane L. “Doc” Schroeder of Deckerville. Duane is an Angus breeder, advisor, leader, supporter, veterinarian, and friend to many throughout Michigan and the country. Duane was born and raised in the Rochester, Michigan area. His interest and study of Angus cattle developed when he worked at Great Oaks Stock Farms during his late teen years, working for John Sheridan who was in charge of their show cattle. During the summers Duane also traveled to several state fairs and national shows with John and the cattle. While at Great Oaks he met lifelong friend Bill Pype who was their cow man. Duane and Bill later attended many National Western Stock Shows to- Duane L. Schroeder, DVM gether, and Duane still enjoys attending the North American Livestock Exposition and the National Western. Duane has raised Angus cattle for over 35 years at his family’s Blue Water Angus Farm, and has attended each of the 53 Michigan Angus Futurities. Duane attended Michigan State University and in 1962 graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation he joined the Deckerville Veterinary Clinic, which at that time was a three veterinarian practice. Duane retired from the clinic in 2010, after 48 years with the partnership, which had grown to an eight veterinarian practice. The practice has been and still is 80 to 90 % food animals and Dr. Schroeder’s main emphasis was beef cattle along with dairy. He also did the practice’s embryo transfer work. He is a member of the American Veterinary Association, Michigan Veterinary Association, Thumb Veterinary Association and American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Over the years hundreds of young people from the thumb area and across Michigan have benefited from Doc’s knowledge and excitement for cattle. He has supported them with practical beef cattle management and health advice, as well as show experience. Doc is rarely seen without one or more young people at his side, learning about Angus cattle and absorbing his passion for cattle. For many years he brought carloads of youth to participate in the annual Michigan Angus Auxiliary Showmanship contest, with several going on to the National Jr. Angus Showmanship Contest. He has been a 4-H volunteer leader for the Lakeside 4-H Club of Sanilac County for the past 30 years. Dr. Schroeder was also one of the organizers of the Thumb Jackpot Show which now attracts youth participants from 7 counties. He is proud of the Blue Water Angus Farm cattle he has bred and those sold to others. Doc follows the development of his calves and is always willing to share his vast knowledge. He has helped many youth and adults get started in the beef business and works to make sure youth showing experiences are positive. Whenever a young person, another breeder, or the association needs help he is there to assist. Duane is married to Lou Ann and is the father of six children – Doug, Robert, Rick, Holly, Brandon and Wren, who were all involved with cattle. He has attended several National Junior Angus Shows and the family was longtime exhibitors at the Michigan State Fair and at other Michigan shows. Dr. Schroeder has also served on the Deckerville Community School Board and on the Michigan Angus Association board of directors. For many years Doc also donated his professional services for preparing health certificates at the Beef Expo and the association fall sale. Thanks Duane for touching the lives of so many young people and for giving unselfishly of your time and talents to assist juniors and our association. 8

Heritage awards

2011 Heritage Award Lois and Dale Foster from Seldom Rest Farms, Niles received the Michigan Angus Association Heritage Award in recognitoin of their lifelong dedication and contributions to the Angus Breed and Michigan Angus Association.

2010 Heritage Award Fred and Judy Good from Good Angus Farm, Charlotte (right) received the Michigan Angus Association Heritage Award. Merle Boehmer, left, presented the award. 9

junior board of directors

2011 Michigan Junior Angus Association Board of Directors, seated from left are Justin Kennedy, President; Chelsea Ruggles, Vice President; Patti Vaassen, Secretary; Justin Ruggles, Treasurer; and Rachel Reid, Awards Director. Directors standing in the second row are Dylan Kennedy, Kollin Johnson, Kendra Merriman, and Dee Anne Merriman. Not pictured: Sterling Reichenbach and Katie Reid.

2011 Michigan Junior Angus Board of Directors Justin Kennedy Chelsea Ruggles Patti Vaassen Justin Ruggles Rachel Reid Kendra Merriman

Nashville, MI Kingston, MI Ann Arbor, MI Kingston, MI Eaton Rapids, MI Lowell, MI

(517) 852-9916 (989) 683-2506 (734) 663-8071 (989) 683-2506 (517) 663-6075 (616) 868-9948

Directors: DeeAnne Merriman Sterling Reichenbach Kyle Ruggles Dylan Kennedy Kollin Johnson Katie Reid

Lowell, MI Bath, MI Kingston, MI Nashville, MI Quincy, MI Eaton Rapids, MI

(616) 868-9948 (517) 641-1016 (989) 683-2506 (517) 852-9916 (517) 639-5510 (517) 663-4266

Advisors: Rob Reid Julie Ruggles Heather Kennedy Dan Vaassen

Eaton Rapids, MI Kingston, MI Nashville, MI Ann Arbor, MI

(517) 663-4266 (989) 683-2506 (517) 852-9916 (734) 663-8071

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Awards Director Jr. Livestock Rep.

junior awards

Premier Jr. Breeder Awards Seated l to r: Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor, first; Kollin Johnson, Quincy, second; Kavina Johnson, Quincy, third; DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell, fourth; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, fifth; standing: Kendra Merriman, Lowell, honorable mention.

Premier Jr. Exhibitor Awards Seated l to r: Dylan Kennedy, Nashville, first; Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor, second; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, third; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, fourth; Katrina Klopfenstein, Galien, fifth; standing: honorable mention recipients Kavina Johnson, Quincy; DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell; and Kollin Johnson, Quincy. Not pictured is Justin Ruggles from Kingston.

Michigan Junior Angus Association Membership Application

Dues for life membership (until 21 years of age) are $10.00. Return this form along with your dues to: Justin Ruggles, 6327 Sanilac Rd, Kingston, MI 48741. Please make checks payable to the Michigan Junior Angus Association. Name____________________________________________ Address___________________________________________ City______________________ State______ Zip Code_______

Birth Date__________________ Home Phone_______________ E-Mail Address_______________________________________ Parent(s) Name(s)_____________________________________ 11

junior Awards

Certificate of Achievement Award â&#x20AC;&#x201C; These individuals received the American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement Awards at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting & Banquet. (l to r) Dylan Kennedy, Justin Ruggles, Chelsea Ruggles, Rachel Reid, Patti Vaassen, Justin Kennedy, Kavina Johnson, Kendra Merriman, Kollin Johnson, Katrina Klopfenstein, and DeeAnne Merriman. Recipients not pictured included Katie Reid, Sterling Reichenbach, Kyle Ruggles, Mitchell Goheen, Tanner Lindorf, Danielle Foster, Peggy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Laryssa Bates, Ryan Reid, Drew Bordner, Hope Bordner, and Erika Boehmer.

2011 Outstanding Jr. Member award presented to Kavina Johnson from Quincy, by 2010 recipient, Kollin Johnson from Quincy. 12

junior awards

Angus Royalty - 2010 Miss Michigan Angus Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids with 2011 Miss Michigan Angus Kendra Merriman, Lowell; 2011 Michigan Angus Ambassador DeeAnne Merriman, Lowell and 2011 Michigan Angus Ambassador Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids.

2010 Adult Appreciation Award Robert Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., right, received the Adult Appreciation Award at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Also pictured is Katie Reid presenting the award. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

2011 Adult Appreciation Award The Michigan Junior Angus Association recognized Julie Ruggles, Kingston, Mich. with this award at the 2011 Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 13 in Jackson, Mich. (Photo not available) 13

junior Awards

Certificate of Achievement Awards These young individuals won the Certificate of Achievement awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured seated from left are Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, Mich.; Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich.; Justin Kennedy and Dylan Kennedy, both of Nashville, Mich.; and Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich. Standing from left are Hope Bordner, Sturgis, Mich.; Kollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich.; Tabitha Grochowalski, Ada, Mich.; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, Mich.; Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich.; Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell, Mich.; Justin Ruggles and Kyle Ruggles, both of Kingston, Mich. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

Outstanding Sr Member Justin Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., left, was named Outstanding Senior Member at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Also pictured is Danielle Foster presenting the award. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association. 14

Angus Royalty These young ladies were recognized as Michigan Angus royalty at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left are Hope Bordner, Sturgis, Mich., 2009 Miss Michigan Angus; Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., 2010 Miss Michigan Angus; and Julie Thelen, auxiliary queens chairperson. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

Outstanding Jr Member Kollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich., left, was named Outstanding Junior Member at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured presenting the award is Dylan Kennedy. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

junior awards

Premier Exhibitor Awards These young Michigan members won Premier Exhibitor awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Seated from left are Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., first; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., second; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, Mich., third; and Dylan Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., fifth. Standing are Kollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich., and Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell, Mich., both winning honorable mention. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

Premier Breeder Awards These young Michigan breeders won Premier Breeder awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. Pictured from left are Danielle Foster, Niles, Mich., first; Justin Kennedy, Nashville, Mich., second; Kollin Johnson, Quincy, Mich., third; Kendra Merriman, Lowell, Mich., fourth; and Dee Anne Merriman, Lowell, Mich., fifth. Photo by Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association.

Bronze and Silver Awards Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston, Mich., left, won Bronze and Silver Awards at the 2010 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 14 in Jackson, Mich. The Bronze and Silver Awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program. Juniors must apply for the awards and then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving them. Pictured presenting the awards is Jerry Cassady, American Angus Association regional manager. Photo by American Angus Association.

junior highlights Sweet Southern Showdown 2009 By: Rachel Reid

Traveling the distance, the Michigan Junior Angus members had an unforgettable southern experience following the theme of “Sweet Southern Showdown 2009” for the National Junior Angus Show held in Perry, Georgia. Their teamwork, planning and dedication brought them many honors and successes as Michigan was represented in many contests. Twelve of our juniors and their families participated in the show held July 19-25, 2009. The participants included Danielle Foster from Niles; Patti Vaassen from Ann Arbor; Chelsea Ruggles from Kingston; Rachel Reid from Eaton Rapids; Hope Bordner from Sturgis; Justin and Dylan Kennedy from Nashville; Tabitha Grochowalski from Ada; Dee Anne and Kendra Merriman from Lowell; Sterling Reichenbach from Bath; and Tanner Lindorf from Buchanan. Michigan exhibitors had a great week winning awards for the association. The eye catching display was designed by Chelsea Ruggles and it highlighted the card theme for “Sweet Southern Showdown”. Our juniors placed second in herdsmanship. Historians Dee Anne and Kendra Merriman and the scrapbook committee put together a great scrapbook which placed third in the national competition. Michigan had a total of two cook off teams, one in the intermediate and one in the senior divisions. The intermediate team consisted of Dee Anne Merriman, Dylan Kennedy and Rachel Reid. The senior team included Chelsea Ruggles, Hope Bordner, Justin Kennedy and Patti Vaassen. The juniors also participated in a variety of other 16

contests such as photography and team fitting. Michigan’s fitting team consisted of Patti Vaassen, Justin Kennedy, Dylan Kennedy and Dee Anne Merriman. Our 2009 Miss Michigan Angus, Hope Bordner, represented our state and assisted with show ring presentations. She participated in the Queens Luncheon which was an informative and enjoyable experience. We were very proud to have Danielle Foster represent Michigan in the highly competitive National Jr. Angus Showmanship Contest. We were especially excited to have Danielle place in the top fifteen. Some of the other juniors did quite well placing in the top five of their classes. It was very exciting when Danielle Foster won the Grand Champion Overall Bred and Owned Heifer. The success for Michigan continued however as Danielle was elected to the NJAA Board of Directors. Danielle also received a $3000 scholarship from the Angus Foundation, and Justin Kennedy received a $1,000 Foundation Scholarship and placed second in the American Angus Auxiliary scholarship contest, receiving a $1,600 scholarship. During the week the juniors entertained themselves with an interesting fundraising project. The association sold special decks of cards which had images of Angus cattle on them and written on the back was NJAS. They were a success and the association made a good profit from them. Congratulations to all the juniors and many thanks to all the advisors and parents who coached and supported every junior. Everyone had a great time.

junior highlights Rush to the Rockies 2010 By: Chelsea Ruggles

Traveling the distance, the Michigan Junior Angus members had an unforgettable time at the ”Rush to the Rockies 2010” National Junior Angus show in Denver Colorado. Their teamwork, planning and dedication brought them many honors and successes as Michigan was represented in many contests. Ten of our juniors and their families participated in the show held July 12-17, 2010. The participants included Danielle Foster, from Niles; Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor; Chelsea Ruggles, Kingston; Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids; Justin and Dylan Kennedy from Nashville; Sterling Reichenbach, Bath; Tanner Lindorf, Buchanan; Erika Boehmer, Charlotte; and Drew Bordner, Sturgis. Michigan exhibitors had a great week winning awards for the association. The eye catching display was designed by Chelsea Ruggles and it highlighted the theme “Rush to the Rockies” by showing a display of the entire United States. Michigan’s cook off team consisted of Chelsea Ruggles, Rachael Reid, Justin Kennedy, Patti Vaassen, and Dylan Kennedy. They did a reenactment of “The Supremettes.” The juniors also participated in a variety of other contests such as photography and team fitting. Michigan’s fitting team consisted of Chelsea Ruggles, Justin Kennedy, Dylan Kennedy and Sterling Reichenbach. Our 2010 Miss Michigan Angus, Rachael Reid, represented our state and as-

sisted with show ring presentations. She participated in the Queens Luncheon which was an enjoyable experience. We were very proud to have Erika Boehmer and Drew Bordner represent Michigan in the highly competitive National Jr. Angus Showmanship Contest. We were especially excited to have Erika place fifth overall. Some of the other juniors did quite well placing in the top five of their classes. It was very exciting when Danielle Foster won the Grand Champion Bred and Owned Cow/Calf pair and the Reserve Champion Owned Cow/ Calf pair. She also won the late Junior Champion heifer. That was a wonderful end to Danielle’s showing career. The success for Michigan continued however as Danielle was elected as the Leadership director on the NJAA Board of Directors. Danielle Foster and Erika Boehmer were also recipients of the prestigious national gold award given to qualified applicants in their last year of junior membership. Patti Vaassen and Erika Boehmer each received a $3000 scholarship from the Angus Foundation, and Justin Kennedy and Chelsea Ruggles each received a $1,000 Foundation Scholarship. Congratulations to all the juniors and many thanks to all the advisors and parents who coached and supported every junior. Everyone had a great time and is looking forward to next year’s NJAS in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

junior members Ariel Abbey, Lapeer, MI Josh & Kathryn Adams, Clinton, MI Claudia & Hayley Albrecht, Kingston, MI Darby & Samuel Barnes, Whittemore, MI Corey & Zachary Bellanger, Clio, MI Lori Boerema, Sand Lake, MI Hope Bordner, Sturgis, MI Mike Brown, Middleville, MI David Brusie, North Branch, MI Jared Buckland, Dowling, MI MacKenzie Chapman, Bellevue, MI Jessica Garver, White Pigeon, MI Benjamin & Mitchell Goheen, Laingsburg, MI Drew & Zach Harding, Parma, MI Allison Hyder, Morenci, MI Amanda Jackson, Wayland, MI Kollin & Kavina Johnson, Quincy, MI Megan Juday, Climax, MI Dylan & Justin Kennedy, Nashville, MI Katrina Klopfenstein, Galien, MI Graham & Olivia Knight, Grand Haven, MI Tanner Lindorf, Niles, MI Mickalya Lyons, Fowler, MI Adam Mahaffy, Deckerville, MI

Bethany Maurer, Olivet, MI Ernie, Hailey & Randy McNees, Grand Junction, MI DeeAnne & Kendra Merriman, Lowell, MI Sydney Miller, Charlotte, MI Andrea Nash, Lyons, MI Bradey Neitzke, Wheeler, MI Andrew Nevill, Clare, MI Cory & Nicholas Pagel, Deckerville, MI Hunter & Sterling Reichenbach, Bath, MI Ryan & Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, MI Katie Reid, Eaton Rapids, MI Jeff & Julie Ruemenapp, Fair Haven, MI Chelsea, Justin & Kyle Ruggles, Kingston, MI Garrett Slavik, Ashley, MI Zoe Sing, Chelsea, MI Jonathan Stelter, Buchanan, MI Andrew P. Stroman, Imlay City, MI Breanna Taylor, Gregory, MI Austin Tobias, Woodland, MI Patti Vaassen, Ann Arbor, MI Seth Vance, Charlotte, MI Dakota VandenToorn, Caledonai, MI Kyle Varner, Midland, MI

Thank You

Thank You CHuck for your ongoinG Support of the Mi Junior angus Assoc. 18

White Birch Farm Chuck Preston Prescott, MI 48756 989-873-4164 capreston04@hotmail.com

Congratulations Kendra & DeeAnne Michigan Angus Royalty 2011 Miss Michigan Angus and Michigan Angus Ambassador Merriman Farms Joe, Susan DeeAnne & Kendra 5214 Bancroft Lowell, MI 49331 (616) 868-9948 mfangus@aol.com

auxiliary officers

These women will serve as the Michigan Angus Auxiliary officers and are pictured at the 2011 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, March 13 in Jackson, Mich. Seated from left are Susan Merriman, Ricka Boehmer, Sharon Vaassen. Standing from left are Barb Sweeney, Jessica Harfst, Kris Boehmer, and Nancy Thelen. President: Sharon Vaassen Ann Arbor, MI Vice President: Ricka Boehmer Williamston, MI Secretary/Treasurer: Vicki Meiburg North Branch, MI Historian: Susan Merriman Lowell, MI Awards Committee Co-Chairs: Nancy Thelen Saline, MI Kris Boehmer Charlotte, MI Miss Michigan Angus Chairpersons: Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, Williamston, MI Ricka Boehmer Williamston, MI Scholarship Committee Chairperson: Jessica Harfst Battle Creek, MI Past President: Barb Sweeney Mason, MI Michigan Angus Auxiliary Past Presidents 1967-68 Pat Cook 1969 Ruth Simmons 1970 Gladys Nagel 1971 Carrie Longfield 1972 Katey Maxey 1973 Janet Pless 1974 Patricia Rae *1981 1975 Janet Rex 1976 Nancy Berger 1977 Louisa Diuble 1978 Dottie Benham 1979-80 Nancy Bohlen 1981 Ruth Simmons 20

1982 1983-84 1985-86 1987-88 1989-90 1991-93 1994-96 1997-99 2000-02 2003-05 2006-08 2009-

(734) 663-8071 (517) 655-4265 (810) 688-2222 (616) 868-9948 (734) 944-6262 (517) 712-0421 (517) 655-4265 (517) 655-4265 (269) 369-2329 (517) 332-5274 Joan Lutchka Lois Foster *1990 Linda Sterrett Dianne Smith Sharon Vaassen Barb Sweeney Jan Becraft Marion Maurer Darlene Conley Nancy Thelen *2008 Barb Sweeney Sharron Vaassen

*Served as American Angus Auxiliary President

auxiliary history

Michigan Angus Auxiliary During the past 44 years, the purpose of the Michigan Angus Auxiliary has not changed. We continue to assist Michigan Angus Breeders and Angus youth in educational and promotional activities, sponsor the Miss Michigan Angus Contest, provide scholarships for graduating seniors, assist with the annual banquet and Preview Show, provide hospitality for various activities, sponsor the junior showmanship contest at the Preview Show, award certificates of achievement to outstanding juniors, as well as support American Angus Auxiliary programs and activities. Our 2009 scholarship winners were Justin Kennedy, son of Jeff and Heather Kennedy of Nashville and Patti Vaassen, daughter of Dan and Sharon Vaassen of Ann Arbor. Justin received the 2nd place scholarship from the American Angus Auxiliary. Our 2010 scholarship winners were Ryan Reid, son of Chuck and Linda Reid of Eaton Rapids and Chelsea Ruggles, daughter of Tim and Julie Ruggles of Kingston. Since 1967, Michigan has had 19 scholarship winners place at Nationals. Each year, we are excited to award American Angus Auxiliary Certificates of Achievement to outstanding Michigan juniors who have achieved major accomplishments at the state, regional and national levels. The certificates are presented at our annual awards banquet. A record number of Michigan Junior Angus members were awarded this honor in 2009 and 2010. The first Michigan Angus Queen was crowned on July 30, 1967. Since then, 41 other young women have represented Michigan Angus breeders in this capacity. In keeping with tradition, Rachel Reid, 2010 Miss Michigan Angus, daughter of Chuck and Linda Reid of Eaton Rapids, crowned the 2011 queen, Kendra Merriman, at the annual Michigan Angus banquet in March. Kendra is the daughter of Joe and Sue Merriman of Lowell. We are also pleased to have Katie Reid, daughter of Rob and Terry Reid of Eaton Rapids and DeeAnne Merriman, daughter of Joe and Sue Merriman of Lowell, serving as the 2011 Michigan Angus Ambassadors. Since 1967, the Michigan Angus Auxiliary has been proud to sponsor a total of 79 Michigan juniors who have participated in the National Junior Showmanship Contest. In 2009, Danielle Foster, daughter of Scott and Elaine Foster of Niles represented Michigan. Danielle was named a finalist in the national competition. Our 2010 representatives were Erika Boehmer, daughter of Earl Boehmer of Olivet and Kris Boehmer of Charlotte and Drew Bordner, son of Monte and Robin Bordner of Sturgis. Erika was named as the 5th overall showmanship contestant in the national competition. Over the years, many women have given numerous hours to the Auxiliary serving as officers, committee members and chairpersons, and helping out wherever needed. Several members have also been active in the American Angus Auxiliary, serving on various committees and as officers. Patti Rae, Lois Foster and Nancy Thelen served as president of the American Angus Auxiliary, in 1981, 1990 and 2008 respectively. Michigan has had the privilege of hosting the national auxiliary luncheons in 1968, 1981, 1990 and 2008. Thank you to everyone who has helped the Michigan Angus Auxiliary achieve its mission over the past 44 years. We look forward to working with Michigan Angus enthusiasts as we continue to embrace the tradition! 21

auxiliary history Scholarship Winners National

Scholarship Winners National

1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

1989 Tracy Piepho 1990 1991 Derek Lutchka 3rd Jennifer Becraft 1992 Jason Peipho Jennifer Taylor 1993 Kelly Bosworth Neil Hinrichsen 1994 Jennifer Hawkins 1st Cory Maurer 1995 Rebecca Bordner 1996 1997 1998 Karl Pendleton 1999 Ryan Sweeney 1st 2000 Brit Boehmer 4th 2001 Emily Hogberg 5th Megan Pendleton 2002 Renee Thelen Jessica Scrimger Kayla Tuggle 2003 2004 Evan Boehmer 4th Ricka Boehmer 2005 Julie Thelen 1st Andrew Foster 2nd Rachael Vaassen* 2006 - 2007 Danielle Foster 3rd Erika Boehmer* 2008 - 2009 Justin Kennedy 2nd Patricia Vaassen* 2010 Ryan Reid Chelsea Ruggles* *Recipient of Katey Maxey Memorial Scholarship

Elaine Steeb Linda Baird Dennis Good Nancy Diuble Robert Gilbert Larry Sheridan Mary Alice Girbach Sarah Maxey Mary Beth Good Laura Messner Ron Haarer Ken Gilson Jane Maxey Bruce Foster Sharon Diuble Kevin Good Tom Sheridan Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nece Foster Lisa Bohlen Rich Bates Jamie Clover Jeff Haarer Robin Bates Nancy Fleming Scott Bohlen Clifford Simmons Beth Bosworth Phil Fleming Michelle Behrenwald Lisa Lutchka Christine Simmons Brenda Clover Craig Smith Lisa Hawkins David Lutchka Phillip Root Tammy Martin

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auxiliary history Miss Michigan Angus 1967 Nancy Diuble* 1970 1968 Mary Nagle 1969 Marlene Girbach 1970 Sue Crissman 1971-72 Sarah Maxey 1973 Cheryl Algoe 1974 Peggy Rex 1975 Sharon Diuble 1976-77 Jane Maxey 1978 Terry Haarer 1979 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;nece Foster 1980 Lisa Bohlen 1981 Jamie Clover 1982 Robin Bates 1983 Lisa Lutchka 1984 Christine Simmons 1985-86 Lisa Hawkins 1987 Susie Gregory 1988 Rebecca Daly 1989 Jennifer Becraft 1990 Jennifer Taylor

1991 Kelly Bosworth 1992 Jennifer Hawkins 1993 Tammy Klink 1994 Rebecca Bordner 1995 Kay Bulmon 1996 Melanie Meiburg 1997 Sarah LaMarra 1998 Megan Pendleton 1999 Emily Hogberg 2000 Renee Thelen 2001 Jessica Scrimger 2002 Ricka Boehmer 2003 Julie Thelen 2004 Rachael Vaassen 2005 Danielle Foster* 2008 2006 Erika Boehmer 2007 Patti Vaassen 2008 Chelsea Ruggles 2009 Hope Bordner 2010 Rachel Reid 2011 Kendra Merriman *Miss American Angus

Michigan Angus Auxiliary Membership Application

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1987 David Lutchka Christine Simmons 1988 Ron Hinrichsen Finalist Ian Stewart 1989 Ryan Cotton 3rd Linda King 1990 Jason Piepho Kevin Kerbyson 1991 Tracey Piepho Brain Plank 1992 Jennifer Becraft Finalist Derek Lutchka 1993 Doug Sheridan 1994 Jennifer Hawkins HM Cory Maurer 4th 1995 Tammy Klink Neil Hinrichsen Finalist 1996 Rebecca Bordner 4th Brandon Hill 1997 Kay Bulmon Elisa Good 1998 Sara LaMarra HM Karl Pendleton 1999 Melanie Meiburg 5th 2000 Ryan Sweeney 5th 2001 2002 Emily Hogberg 2003 Brit Boehmer HM Renee Thelen HM 2004 Scott Heil HM 2005 Evan Boehmer Finalist 2006 Andrew Foster 3rd Ricka Boehmer 2007 Julie Thelen Finalist Wren Schroeder 2008 Rachael Vaassen Tabitha Grochowalski 2009 Danielle Foster Finalist Erika Boehmer 5th 2010 Drew Bordner

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by Jerry Cassady, Regional Manager, American Angus Association Years ago, when I was in grade school, we would often watch educational short cartoon clips known as Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings. One particular message focused on the number three, where “Three” was a magic number. As I matured it was clear to me that there was nothing magic about the number three, it was simply a catchy song that helped young people learn mathematics. Today it seems that in the arena of beef cattle selection we place an overabundance of emphasis on certain “magic numbers” in order to create the next generation of Angussired calves. Here’s a good example. It has been my experience here in the Midwest that one standout “magic number” is an expected progeny difference (EPD) for birth weight of +2 pounds (lb.). This benchmark seems to be the line in the sand for many seedstock and commercial producers alike; bulls above this magic number are quickly overlooked regardless of other numerical or phenotypic strengths they may offer. Time after time during bull sale season I have witnessed quality Angus bulls that can genetically provide a positive boost in many economically important traits simply get passed by due to the fact that they are above a +2.0 for birth weight EPD. Is the entire industry breeding all virgin heifers that are genetically predisposed to dystocia problems? I doubt it. Don’t get me wrong, I am well aware of the issues involved with calving difficulty, and by no means am I promoting large calves with excessive birth weights. I am also mindful that, in most cases, we are selling yearling bulls with non-parent EPD values, and the probability for change is real. There are also environmental factors that can play a huge role in the birth weights of calves born on any given farm or ranch. However, birth weight EPD is an indicator trait for calving ease, and should be used as such. My point is this: What is the magnitude difference in genetics between bulls with a +1.9 compared to +2.1 ? In reality, it’s not much. However, the difference in purchase price on sale day can be substantial. Science will support coupling birth weight EPDs with calving ease direct EPDs. This has proven to be a highly effective selection tool as it more directly predicts the economically relevant trait of calving ease compared to using the previously described indicator trait for predicting birth weight. Many seedstock producers in my region are now utilizing both EPDs to more accurately predict calving ease in future progeny with great success. Another frustrating fact is how difficult it can be to sell Angus bulls that are above breed average for birth weight EPD with excellent growth numbers, while watching commercial cattlemen unknowingly purchase bulls of another breed with more birth weight potential to achieve comparable growth. If we consider the latest adjustment factors for calculating across-breed EPDs (AB EPDS) provided by the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), one can easily see how this oversight can potentially result in more calving problems in the next calf crop if selection tools are not considered to reduce the incidence of difficult births. Here’s an example: Let’s say you purchase a Simmental bull that is listed in the sale catalog as a -1.0 BW EPD. He may even qualify for an in-state heifer development program. However, after you add the USMARC adjustment of +5.2, this so-called calvingease bull would have an Angus-based equivalent BW EPD of +4.2 pounds. None of the 4-lb. Angus bulls qualify for the in-state heifer development program, and none of them should. These are not considered calving-ease bulls. Ultimately, it comes down to the accuracy and reliability of the database to predict future generations. We as Angus breeders are fortunate to have the largest and most accurate set of data in the entire industry. Our challenge is to continue to educate our bullbuying customers, and to be cognizant of the fact that there are no “magic numbers.” 28

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farm name cross reference Last Name........................................................................................ Farm Name Bain, Thomas...........................................................................................................................Mitchell Creek LLC Bartels, Chet & Iona & Family............................................................................................................ CB Angus Beckington, Kevin.............................................................................................................................KB Farms LLC Becraft, Jim & Jan & Family................................................................................................Five Points Angus Bernard, Daryn and Melissa.................................................................................................. Maple Hill Farm Boehmer, Kris & Evan.............................................................................................................Single Tree Farms Boehmer, Merle, Janel & Ricka...............................................................................................Hy-View Farm Bolt, Eileen....................................................................................................................................... Rising Tide Farm Byelich, Louella J................................................................................................................ Double Creek Farms Chase, Donald & Barbara.....................................................................................................Butterfield Farms Cisler, John L.................................................................................................................... Cranberry Creek Farm Crissman, R.K. & J.R...................................................................................................................... Shagbark Farm Foster, Bruce, Scott, Dale, Lois, Andrew & Danielle..........................................Seldom Rest Farms Frankovich, Tammy & Jeff..................................................................................................................... TJ Angus French, Steve & Julie.....................................................................................................Little Cedar Cattle Co Geuns, Ken & Deb.....................................................................................................Barker Creek Cattle Co Hill, Bruce..............................................................................................................................Middle Branch Ranch Jonckheere, Victor.............................................................................................................................Windy Acres Klopfenstein, Dale & Denise...................................................................................................Dal-Den Farms Kutzley, Gaylord & Kay.....................................................................................................................KD Van Lee Lipskey, Darcy..............................................................................................................................Black River Farm MacMaster, John....................................................................................................................... Apple Hill Angus Maxey Family............................................................................................................... Evergreen Angus Farms McKiernan, Don & Pat.......................................................................................................... Northview Farms Mohn, Scott........................................................................................................................................Baroda Blacks Moore, Burniece.....................................................................................................Black Anchor Stock Farm Nofzinger, Joe D.................................................................................................................Jo Kir Bi Angus Farm Openlander, Fred & DeAnn.............................................................................................Sunny Knoll Farms Osier, Mark & Geneece.................................................................................................................Angus Acres Pendleton, Brian, Lu, Karl, & Megan...................................................................................B L K Cattle Co Phelps, Aaron...............................................................................................................................Maple Side Farm 40

farm name cross reference Last Name........................................................................................ Farm Name Powell, Doug, Amanda & Ryan.........................................................................................Oak Row Angus Pranger, Chris............................................................................................................Eastview Angus Farm LLC Preston, Chuck........................................................................................................................White Birch Angus Raimer, Scott..................................................................................................... Lizzie Scott Cattle Company Redmond, Jim & Jennifer..........................................................................................Saganing Creek Angus Reichenbach, Jim & Melissa.................................................................................................... Sterling Hunter Salinas, Eric & Debi....................................................................................................Whetstone Creek Farm Schreiber, Peter.............................................................................................................................Star Pointe Farm Schroeder, Duane L. Schroeder DVM & Lou Ann..................................Blue Water Angus Farm Simmons, Clifford H.......................................................................................................................Omega Farms Soya, David & Angela ............................................................................................ Hidden Ridge Livestock Staser, Carl & Teddy...........................................................................................................Winding Lane Farm Sweeney, Ryan, Pete & Barb...................................................................................................RPS Enterprises Thelen, Steve, Nancy, Renee & Julie.......................................................................................Hillside Acres Traxler, Tom, Joan & David...................................................................................................Basswood Farms Tuggle, Phil & Lisa................................................................................................................HighPoint Livestock Van Dyke, Judy............................................................................................................................5 VEE Farms LLC VandenToorn, Albert & Tamara...........................................................................A & T Cattle Company VanMiddlesworth, David & Sheri.......................................................................... Chukaluk Angus Farm Vriese, Harry & Kristin..........................................................................................................Prairie Creek Farm Wall, Dennis & Family...........................................................................................................Black Wall II Farm Whitman, Ron & Tonja................................................................................................. Autumn Oaks Angus Zellmer, Bob & Becky ........................................................................................................ Highbanks Angus

membership 5 VEE Farms LLC Judy Van Dyke John Van Dyke 1284 Johnson St. Marne, MI 49435 Ottawa 616-340-2474 616-293-1092 farm 616-677-1908 fax john.vandyke@speedwrench.com I-96 West toward Muskegon to 8th Ave. exit, south to Johnson St., west 3/4 mile to farm A & T Cattle Company* Albert & Tamara VandenToorn Dakota 5255 92nd Street S E Caledonia, MI 49316 Kent 616-891-9460 616-243-0157 farm American Angus Association Jerry Cassady 1408 Heather Dr Mahomet, IL 61853 Out of State 816-390-6603 jcassady@angus.org www.angus.org Angus Acres Mark & Geneece Osier 4232 Deep River Rd Standish, MI 48658 Arenac 989-846-6395

Apple Hill Angus John MacMaster Maire and Matthew 1591 S. King Rd Harrisville, MI 48740 Alcona 989-736-6020 macmaster@idealwifi.net From Harrisville, six miles west to F-41, then 3 mile south to Prounier Road. 1 1/2 miles east to King Road, then 1/4 mile south on King Road to the farm. Autumn Oaks Angus Ron & Tonja Whitman 10990 Union Rd. Pittsford, MI 49271 Hillsdale 517-610-8524 517-523-2284 fax autumnoaksangus@hotmail.com www.herdbuilder.net 94 to 127 South to Squawfield Rd. and turn right. Farm is located at 13500 Squawfield Rd., Hudson, MI 49247 B L K Cattle Co* Brian, Lu, Karl, & Megan Pendleton 3143 Hawley Hwy Belding, MI 48809 Ionia 616-481-9266 Barker Creek Cattle Co Ken & Deb Geuns 4995 Sleight Road Bath, MI 48808 Clinton 517-641-7152 517-230-8502 cell geuns@msu.edu

membership Basswood Farms Tom, Joan & David Traxler; Nick, Heather, Cadence, Calley & Sam Fairchild 14410 Co. Rd N-65 Pioneer, OH 43554 Williams 419-485-3894 traxler@williams-net.com 3 1/2 miles south of Pioneer, OH to Co. Rd. N-65, 3/8 mile east on south side of road Brenda Bigelow 789 Four Mile Rd South Traverse City, MI 49696 Grand Traverse 231-941-8208 Black Anchor Stock Farm* Burniece Moore Christina Boyne 4687 Peck Road North Branch, MI 48461 Lapeer 810-688-3693 1 1/2 mile North of North Branch on Jefferson Rd, 1 1/4 East on Peck Rd. Black River Farm Darcy Lipskey 8340 Polk Road Minden City, MI 48456 989-864-3123 Black Wall II Farm* Dennis Wall & Family 3569 Maple Hill Rd Pierson, MI 49339 Montcalm 616-636-8829

Bloom Angus Farm* Donald C. Bloom 722N 625E Westville, IN 46391 Porter 219-462-7912 Blue Water Angus Farm* Duane L. Schroeder DVM & Lou Ann Schroeder 5800 Deckerville Rd East Deckerville, MI 48427 Sanilac 810-376-4801 810-705-1847 cell 6-1/2 miles East of Deckerville, south side of road Bordner Angus Farms* Monte, Robin, Drew & Hope Bordner 68730 County Farm Rd Sturgis, MI 49091 St. Joseph 269-506-5109 866-825-6753 fax monte@bordnerfarms.com www.bordnerfarms.com On US-12 - 4 miles East of Sturgis or 22 miles Southwest of Coldwater to County Farm Rd, then South 1/4 mile to farm Bullard Farms* Kurt & Beth Bullard 21895 CR 14E Elkhart, IN 46516 Elkhart 574-293-3179 574-298-9059 cell KUBU4444@netzero.com East of Elkhart on CR 17 between SR 120 and US 20 *Denotes Life Members

membership Butterfield Farms Donald & Barbara Chase 7325 Butterfield Hwy. Bellevue, MI 49021 Eaton 269-763-3156 Exit 48 on I-69, turn west toward Bellevue and go about 1 1/2 miles. Second house on left side, past Babcock Rd. Canfield Farm Bonnie Canfield 8002 Freeport Ave Clarksville, MI 48815 Kent 616-868-6412 bondarhnb@aol.com CB Angus* Chet & Iona Bartels & Family 8600 116th Ave West Olive, MI 49460 Ottawa 616-875-8373 616-875-8926 office Chukaluk Angus Farm* David & Sheri VanMiddlesworth 6404 K Drive South Burlington, MI 49029 Calhoun 616-979-1885 Jeff Craig 11481 Luce Rd Perrinton, MI 48871 Gratiot 989-682-4434 517-243-3469 farm From US-127 & M-57 interchange go west on M-57 5 miles to Luce Rd. go 4 miles south farm on east side of road.

Cranberry Creek Farm John L. Cisler 11836 Latson Rd. Linden, MI 48451 Livingston 810-266-5536 810-266-5565 fax Cummins Beef Farm* Lowell & Linda Cummins & Family Rt 1, Box 79 Alvordton, OH 43501 Williams 419-737-2039 Dal-Den Farms Dale & Denise Klopfenstein Katrena & Tyler 19465 Cleveland Rd Galien, MI 49113 Berrien 269-545-2820 denise1379@sbcglobal.net 1.5 miles south of Hwy. 12 on east side of road, between Three Oaks and Niles Dawson Farms LLC Ed & Jeannine Dawson Paul & Chantel Dawson 9296 Pulaski Rd Hanover, MI 49241 Jackson 517-524-8941 517-812-3144 Paul 517-673-0151 Ed dawsonfarms@frontiernet.net www.dawsonangusfarms.com 4 miles south of Concord on Concord Pulaski Road

membership DeMeyer Cattle Co. Dan, Carol & Tori DeMeyer 33260 Rohlfs Lane Niles, MI 49120 Cass 269-687-9887 itsme27@att.net Double Creek Farms Louella J. Byelich 255 N. Poor Farm Road Harrisville, MI 48740 Alcona 989-724-5538 From Harrisville take M-72 west 2 miles, go north 1/2 mile on Poor Farm Road Drews Farms Marvin & Sherron Drews 11455 Smith Rd Britton, MI 49229 517-451-8389 drewsfarm@tc3net.com www.drewsfarmscattle.com Approximately 3 miles north of Britton on Britton Hwy. then 1 1/2 miles east on Smith Rd. Eastview Angus Farm LLC Chris Pranger 827 CR10 Corunna, IN 46730 Dekalb 260-281-2448 260-760-9512 farm chris@prangerent.com 3 1/2 miles north of US 6 on St. Rd.327

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Evergreen Angus Farms* The Maxey Family 112 N Michigan Road Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Eaton 517-663-8819 517-663-8403 farm 7 miles South of I-96 on State Highway M-99. Located one mile South of Columbia Rd on East side of M-99. Fitzner Farm Steve & Judy Fitzner 12658 Water St Wolverine, MI 49799 Cheboygan 231-525-8518 fitznerfarm@sbcglobal.net I-75 to Exit 301. Go west and in middle of hill turn right on First St. and go to the end of the road Fitzner Farms Steve, Cathy & Michael Fitzner 6653 Sherwood Hwy Bellevue, MI 49021 Eaton 269-763-3430 616-340-7171 farm 269-763-3668 fax steve@advantagefeed.com www.fitznerfarms.com Exit 48 of I-69, West to Cook Rd, then North to Sherwood Hwy. Go West 1/2 mile to Walnut Grove. Farm on left. Five Points Angus* Jim & Jan Becraft & Family 69675 Five Points Rd Edwardsburg, MI 49112 Cass 269-641-5434 1 1/2 miles North of Old 205 & US 12 intersection on Five Points Rd. 45

membership G.A. Pickworth & Family 961 Hartland Center Rd. Collins, OH 44826 Huron 419-668-2233 Gaffney Farms Leo & Lori Gaffney 10350 Webb Rd Wales, MI 48027 St. Clair 810-384-6393 810-434-9198 cell gaffneyfarms@banyanol.com www.gaffneyfarms.com Good Angus Farm* Fred C. Good 1144 W Kalamo Hwy Charlotte, MI 48813 Eaton 517-543-3948 517-652-5130 cell South edge of Charlotte on Business I-69, or Cochran Rd. to Kalamo Hwy, West 1 mile. Hammer Farm John & Mary Hammer 13737 Darling Rd Milan, MI 48160 Monroe 734-439-8303 1 mile east of US 23 turn left on Darling and go 1 mile, farm on right Jonathan & Jessica Harfst 17265 11 1/2 Mile Road Battle Creek, MI 49014 Calhoun 269-369-2329 jessharfst@gmail.com 46

Hawkins Angus Farm* David & Kathleen Hawkins 3119 Willoughby Rd Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-351-6905 517-214-1470 farm hawkin12@msu.edu Hidden Ridge Livestock David & Angela Soya Chelsea Mullen 2345 Tebo Rd Hastings, MI 49058 269-758-3163 269-579-3918 farm hiddenridgelivestock@yahoo.com 8 1/2 miles south of Hastings on M-37 to Tebo Road. 1 1/2 miles north of Dowling off M-37 to Tebo Road. Highbanks Angus Bob & Becky Zellmer Brady, Paige, Thea & Ava 4932 Lawrence Road Nashville, MI 49073 Barry 269-945-7796 517-852-0525 fax bob@highbanksangus.com Intersection Hwy. 66 and Lawrence Hwy. (M-79) west on Lawrence Rd. to farm HighPoint Livestock Phil & Lisa Tuggle 5301 E Washington Road, PO Box 34 Ithaca, MI 48847 Gratiot 989-330-3466 ptuggle@michag.com 4 miles east of Ithaca on Washington Rd.

membership Hillside Acres* Steve, Nancy, Renee & Julie Thelen 7821 Weber Road Saline, MI 48176 Washtenaw 734-944-6262 734-216-3617 cell hillsideacres01@aol.com Take exit 175 off I-94, go south 5 miles on Ann Arbor-Saline Road to Weber Road. Turn right for 4 1/2 miles. Hughes Angus Farm* Paul & Susan Hughes 21155 B Dr. South Marshall, MI 49068 Calhoun 616-781-7629 paul@troupelectronics.com Hutchings Angus Farm Dennis, Deb & Missy Hutchings 12155 North Ave Bellevue, MI 49021 Barry 269-758-3190 Hy-View Farm* Merle, Janel & Ricka Horrocks-Boehmer 2690 Holt Rd Williamston, MI 48895 Ingham 517-655-4265 mboeh99@gmail.com Jerz Angus Farm Craig, Mary & Justin Jerz 50800 Maxon Rd Decatur, MI 49045 Cass 269-423-8634 269-423-2170 cell 269-423-8634 fax cjjerz@hotmail.com

Jo Kir Bi Angus Farm* Joe D. Nofzinger 5380 Pleasant Valley Rd Manitou Beach, MI 49253 Lenawee 517-458-6384 517-270-1903 cell KB Farms LLC Kevin Beckington 10246 Pleasant Lake Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Washtenaw 734-429-9612 231-328-5439 farm 734-433-1800 fax beckington@centurytel.net Farm is located in Missaukee County, 6658 Beeler Rd., Merritt, MI 49667. US 127 north to M 55, west 10 miles to Merritt Rd., go south 1 mile to Beeler Rd., west 1 mile to farm on south side of road. KD Van Lee Gaylord & Kay Kutzley 8977 W Yankee Rd Morenci, MI 49256 Lenawee 517-458-7239 Kennedy Farm Jeff & Heather Kennedy Justin & Dylan 357 Wellman Rd Nashville, MI 49073 Barry 517-852-9916 jkennedy@ia4u.net

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membership Kortz Farm* Roger Kortz 2600 Kortz Road Cheboygan, MI 49721-8654 Cheboygan 231-597-9646 From I-75 at Indian River take US27 to Cheboygan. Turn right on E Lincoln, go 1 mile to Lafayette Ave, turn right. Go 1.7 mile to Newman Rd, turn right. Go to Kortz Rd, then left 1 mile to farm. Lapeerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Fulford (Jim) & Kelly Lapeer 7912 Afton Rd. Afton, MI 49705 Cheboygan 231-238-9606 fjlapeer2@yahoo.com I-75 exit 310, east 5 miles (on M-68) to Afton Rd., south 2 miles to farm Little Cedar Cattle Co Steve & Julie French 1264 Van Dyke Beaverton, MI 48612 Gladwin 989-435-3200 989-435-2657 fax juliefrench@nethawk.com www.redwhiteandroan.com From Clare, take US 10 east to M-18/ Beaverton exit. Take M-18 north 9 miles to Dale Rd. Turn right (east), go 3 miles to Shock Rd., turn left, go 1 mile to Van Dyke. Turn right, go 1/2 mile. Look for farm sign on left.

Lizzie Scott Cattle Company Scott Raimer 1648 Johnson Rd. Saranac, MI 48881 Ionia 616-299-0504 scary_raimer@hotmail.com M-21 east of Lowell to Johnson Rd., north 1/2 mile Lutchka Angus Derek Lutchka 1439 S Francisco Rd. Grass Lake, MI 49240 Jackson 517-522-4596 lutchkaangus@yahoo.com Lutchka Angus* Dave & Joan Lutchka & Family 1439 Francisco Rd Grass Lake, MI 49240 Jackson 517-522-4596 dlutchka@co.jackson.mi.us Three miles South of I-94 at Exit 153. Maple Hill Farm Daryn and Melissa Bernard 7156 Old State Rd Whittemore, MI 48770 Iosco 989-728-3136

membership Maple Side Farm Aaron Phelps 12700 Myers Lake Ave Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Kent 616-696-2265 616-915-2198 farm amphelps@varnumlaw.com www.maplesideangus.com 131 N to exit 101 (M-57); M-57 E to Myers Lake Ave (5 miles); N to Farm (1.3 miles) Rothwell McVety* 1932 Stimson Rd Brown City, MI 48416 Lapeer Meiburg Angus Doug & Vicki Meiburg 6469 Booth Rd North Branch, MI 48461 Lapeer 810-688-2222 810-688-2222 fax 5 miles west of North Branch, then 1 mile south. Merriman Farms Joe, Susan, DeeAnne & Kendra Merriman 5214 Bancroft Lowell, MI 49331 Kent 616-868-9948 616-813-4043 Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cell mfangus@aol.com From I-96 Exit #52 1/2 mile south to 52nd St, then 1/2 mile west

Michigan State University Purebred Beef Unit Ken Geuns, Faculty Coordinator Cody Sankey, Farm Manager 1287 Anthony Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 Ingham 517-353-2924 Ken Geuns 517-355-7452 Cody Sankey geuns@msu.edu sankeyc@msu.edu www.msupurebred.com The MSU Beef Cattle Teaching and Research Center is located on Bennett Road, 1/2 mile east of Hagadorn Road and 1 mile south of the MSU Pavilion on the MSU farms. Middle Branch Ranch Bruce Hill 4311 W Gedney Rd Gladwin, MI 48624 Gladwin 989-426-0736 989-329-0809 cell 989-426-0736 fax 2 miles west, 1 mile south of Gladwin Miller Angus Farm* Janice Miller & Family 7804 Edgewood Lane Custer, WI 54423 Portage 715-592-4222 Miller Angus* Miller, Thomas F 3067 32nd St, Box 215 Hopkins, MI 49328 Allegan 269-793-4477 *Denotes Life Members

membership Mitchell Creek LLC Thomas S. Bain Jacob 1550 N. Britt Road Whittemore, MI 48770-9456 989-469-3898 tsbain1550@m33access.com From M-65/M-55 intersection go north on M-65 2 1/2 miles to Old State Road. Turn east and go 2 miles to Britt Road. Turn north and go 1/2 milr to farm. Northview Farms Don & Pat McKiernan 31840 Bordman Rd Richmond, MI 48062 Macomb 810-392-2359 Two miles North of Richmond on M-19, 2 miles west on Fuerstenau Rd. House # 31680. Oak Row Angus* Doug, Amanda & Ryan Powell 3248 Powell Hwy Ionia, MI 48846 Ionia 616-527-1258 dpowell@ionia-mi.net www.oakrowangus.comFrom I-96 Ionia exit - go North on M-66 5 miles to M-21 - turn right 1 mile to Jefferson St. Turn left 2 1/2 miles to Nickleplate Rd. Turn right 2 miles to Powell Hwy. Turn left - farm is 1/4 mile from corner.

Omega Farms* Clifford H. Simmons II 4900 M-52 Williamston, MI 48895 Ingham 517-468-3366 chsimmons@mac.com www.omegafarms.com Piper Elm Creek Angus Cliff Piper 8830 Priemer Rd Harbor Beach, MI 48441 Huron 989-479-9608 pipeju5@hotmail.com M-53 north to Atwater Rd., east to Ruth Rd., north to Priemer Rd., east 3 3/4 miles. Prairie Creek Farm Harry & Kristin Vriese Harrison, Clayton, & Emily 3522 N Stage Rd Ionia, MI 48846 Ionia 616-527-1245 Rains Angus Dale & Austin Rains 402 N Perry Hwy Mercer, PA 16137 Mercer 724-662-2487 724-748-4117 farm rainsangus@zoominternet.net I-80 east to Exit 15, north on Rt 19 - 5 miles, farm on right.

membership Reidoca Angus William & Terri Reid 11938W Fire Tower Rd Cooks, MI 49817 Schoolcraft 906-644-2339 Call for directions. Reidoca Angus Chuck & Linda Reid Ryan, Rachel & Jack 188 N. Canal Rd Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Eaton 517-663-6075 reidch@msu.edu 4 miles north of Eaton Rapids and 1/8 mile north of Island Highway on Canal Road Rietberg Farms, LLC Al Rietberg 1230 Parsons St. Hudsonville, MI 49426 Ottawa 616-457-3500 616-437-7991 farm 616-538-6152 fax arietberg@rietbergcompanies.com www.rietbergfarms.com I-196 (Exit 69) west of Grand Rapids, 44th Street west 1 mile to 8th Ave, south 1/2 mile to Parsons, west 1/2 mile to farm. Rising Tide Farm* Eileen Bolt 4731 21st St Dorr, MI 49323 Allegan 616-878-9313

Jerry & Bev Rosen 11940 Pulver Rd. Laingsburg, MI 48848 Shiawassee 517-675-7377 517-281-9338 farm rosen1@tds.net I-69 to exit 98-Woobury Rd. North 1.5 miles to Bath Rd., east 1 mile to Pulver Rd., north 1/4 mile to farm RPS Enterprises Ryan, Pete & Barb Sweeney 3215 Sandhill Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-332-5274 517-648-8458 farm rpsent@hotmail.com From I-96 at Exit 110 (Okemos) Go south to first road, Sandhill Rd, Turn west (right), 2-1/2 miles, farm is on south side of road. Ruggles Beef Farm Tim & Julie Ruggles Chelsea, Justin & Kyle 6327 E. Sanilac Rd Kingston, MI 48741-8704 Tuscola 989-325-0521 trugs@airadv.net 1/2 mile east of Kingston on the north side of road Saganing Creek Angus Jim & Jennifer Redmond Cash & Winoa 2404 Jerore Rd Bentley, MI 48613 Bay 989-846-0782 redmondjen2006@juno.com *Denotes Life Members

membership Seldom Rest Farms Bruce, Scott, Dale, Lois, Andrew & Danielle Foster 11893 M-140 Niles, MI 49120 Berrien 269-683-1776 269-208-6470 Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cell 269-683-1776 fax (call first) www.seldomrestfarms.com 5 miles north of Niles on M-140. Shagbark Farm* R.K. & J.R. Crissman 7525 Alaska Ave Caledonia, MI 49316 Kent 616-891-1377 (Dick) 616-868-6040 (John) Sheridan Stock Farm Bill & Sally Sheridan 3175 Sitts Road Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-676-2503 517-676-4440 fax bill@sheridanauctionservice.com www.sheridanauctionservice.com 127 south of Lansing to Mason exit. Take Cedar St. 2 miles south, then west 1/2 mile to Sheridan farm.

Single Tree Farms Kris Boehmer & Evan Boehmer 4939 Marshall Rd Charlotte, MI 48813 Eaton 517-712-0421 Kris 517-652-3065 Evan singletreefarms1@gmail.com I-69 to exit 57. South one mile on Marshall Rd. (old 27) towards Olivet to the farm on the corner of Marshall Rd. and Spicerville Rd. Sloanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beef Farm Mike Sloan 11144 Hogan Road Gaines, MI 48436-9729 Genesee 810-845-8244 msloan3@charter.net Star Pointe Farm Peter Schreiber 613 Byron Rd Byron Center, MI 49315 616-896-6804 schreiberfr@aol.com West of Byron Center 4 miles Sterling Hunter Jim & Melissa Reichenbach Hunter & Sterling Troy Wilson, Farm Manager 4500 Clark Road Bath, MI 48808 Clinton 269-806-3004 Troy www.sterlinghuntercattle.com

membership Sterzick Farm Kirk Sterzick 5772 Alden Nash Lowell, MI 49331 Kent 616-262-9509 I-96 to Exit 52 - Lowell. One mile south on Alden Nash/M-50. Sunny Knoll Farms* Fred & DeAnn Openlander 8101 Clark Rd Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Clinton 517-626-6355 Taylor Farms* Diane Taylor 27802 Sand Lake Lane Brownstown, MI 48134 Taylor Maples Angus Jonathon & Amy Taylor Jessica and Breanna 16350 Dutton Rd Gregory, MI 48137 Livingston 517-851-7572 taylormaples2@yahoo.com TJ Angus Tammy & Jeff Frankovich 9405 L L Rd Rapid River, MI 49878 Delta 906-644-7174 tjangus@centurytel.net 100 miles west of Mackinaw Bridge along US 2 to Co Rd 495 then 1 mile south.

*Denotes Life Members

Tobias Angus* Ron & Carol Tobias 391 N M-66 Hwy Nashville, MI 49073 Barry 517-852-9476 3 miles north of Nashville on M-66. Trueblood Ranch Gary & Janet Trueblood 10327 Wilson Rd Montrose, MI 48457 Genesee 810-247-3939 truebloodranch@yahoo.com NW Genesee County Vaassen Angus Farm Dan & Sharon Vaassen Vaassen, Patti 7650 Waters Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Washtenaw 734-663-8071 734-645-2496 cell davaassen@aol.com 2 miles south of Ann Arbor on Saline Rd. to Waters Rd. Go west 5 1/2 miles to farm. Also 11 miles southeast of Chelsea. Take I-94 to Fletcher Rd Exit, go east on Jackson Rd to Parker Rd, turn right on Parker Rd. and go south to Waters Rd, turn left - 7th Veeser Farm Ken & Cecile Veeser Box 133 Harris, MI 49845 Menominee 906-406-2512 12 miles west of Escanaba on US 2 & 41. 1/2 mile north on The Eustas Rd. and turn west on Veeser Road, first farm. 53

membership Wakeman Acres Angus Robert & Glendee Wakeman 3428 136th Ave Hamilton, MI 49419 Allegan 269-751-8624 7 miles west of Hamilton on corner of 136th Ave. and 34th St. Whetstone Creek Farm Eric & Debi Salinas 14741 60th Ave Evart, MI 49631 Osceola 231-631-4755 salinasheritage@gmail.com M-66 to 15 Mile Road, west to 60th Ave., south to first place on west side of road White Birch Angus Chuck Preston 4780 County Line Rd Prescott, MI 48756 Arenac 989-873-4164 CAPreston04@hotmail.com 2 miles South; 1/4 mile west of Prescott Wicker Angus Farm John R. Wicker 6097 Otto Rd Charlotte, MI 48813 Eaton 517-543-1767

Windy Acres Victor Jonckheere 1497 N Truhn Rd Fowlerville, MI 48836 Livingston 517-223-3355 vjonckhe@voyager.net Winn Heritage Farms LLC Joe Winn 8746 Rattle Run Road Columbus, MI 48063 810650-7384 810-367-3183 farm 810-367-3970 fax (call first) jjhwinn@aol.com Wolfland Farms Roger Wolf 8396 Wolf Rd Morenci, MI 49256 Lenawee 517-458-6215 517-401-0621 farm *Denotes Life Members

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Winding Lane Farm* Carl & Teddy Staser Box 1055 Penney Farms, FL 32079 904-529-8665 Rebecca VanDenBerg www.rebeccavandenberg.com (616) 617-7395 54

Blue Water Angus Farm

BWAF Pride 002 Class Winner - 2011 Michigan Beef Expo Supreme Champion Female - 2011 Thumb Jackpot Show

Thank You... Justin Ruggles for your purchase of this January 2010 Net Worth heifer. Have fun and good luck!

Blue Water Angus Farm

Duane L. Schroeder, DVM Lou Ann & Wren Schroeder 5800 East Deckerville Road, Deckerville, MI 48427 Home (810) 376-4801 â&#x20AC;˘ Cell (810) 705-1847 55

4900 M-52 Williamston, Michigan 48895 (517) 468-3366 Clifford H. Simmons II - President Eric Johnson - Foreman Chuck Grieb - Herdsman

www.omegafarms.com

Come See Our Herdsires

Phantom Birthdate: December 20, 2009 AAA Registration Number: 16711328 Co-Owned with Hy-View Farm Williamston, Michigan

Reporter Birthdate: March 15, 2009 AAA Registration Number: 16386321 Co-Owned with Creek Side Farm Coldwater, Ohio Semen is for sale on both of these Outstanding EPD, Heavy Muscled, Deep Bodied and Structurally Correct Bulls $20 per straw, $20 per certiĂ&#x17E;cate We welcome everyone to Omega to take a tour of the farm and see the exciting things that are happening

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Home of 5 Pathfinder Cows in 2011 Seedstock Bulls and Replacement Heifers chosen from about 100 calves born each year. Our calves are primarily sired by A.I. to nationally proven bulls.

Current A.I. Sires

Net Worth, Pioneer, Bismarck, Final Answer, Aberdeen and Chisum

www.voogtfarms.com

Voogt Farms

Gary & Shirley Voogt 2831 Hayes Street, Marne, MI 49435 Phone: (616) 677-3680 Fax: (616) 677-0676 gvoogt@iserv.net

Visitors Always Welcome

Take I-96 west from Grand Rapids to Marne Exit #23. Go south 1/2 mile through town to Hayes Street. Then west 1-1/2 miles to farm.

Supporting Members Join Today!

Scan the tag to watch a video about Voogt Farms Get the free mobile app at

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Value Added Carcass Genetics

2011 Calves

2012 AI Sires

TC Aberdeen 759

R/M Ironstone 4047

MCC Daybreak

Mitty In Focus

Kesslers Frontman R001

Monte & Robin Bordner 68730 County Farm Rd • Sturgis, MI 49091 Cell: 269-506-5109 • Fax: 866-825-6753

www.bordnerfarms.com Visitors Welcome

10 minutes from Exit 121 I-80 (Indiana Toll Road) Border Collie Stock Dogs

Accepted

calendar of events 2011

June 11-12

Beef Showcase & MI Angus Preview Show MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

June 16-18

Eastern Regional Jr. Show West Monroe, LA

July 14-19

Michigan Livestock Expo MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

July 10-16

National Jr. Angus Show Harrisburg, PA

September 2-5

Great Lakes Agricultural Fair Silverdome, Pontiac, MI

September 17

Michigan Angus Field Day Hosted by Sterling Hunter, Bath, MI

October 1

The Black Bonus Sale Hosted by Omega Farms, Williamston, MI

December 10-11

Michigan Winter Beef Classic MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

2012

March 17

MCA/MSU Bull Test Sale Plank Farms, Crystal, MI

March 30

Michigan Angus Awards Banquet Location TBA

March 30- Apr 1

Michigan Angus Futurity/MI Beef Expo MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

June 9-10

Beef Showcase & MI Angus Preview Show MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

June TBA

Eastern Regional Jr. Show Timonium, MD

July 12-17 July 15-21

Michigan Livestock Expo MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

September TBA

Great Lakes Agricultural Fair Silverdome, Pontiac, MI

September TBA December 8-9

Michigan Angus Field Day

National Junior Angus Show, Louisville, KY

Michigan Winter Beef Classic MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

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advertiser index American Angus Association / Jerry Cassidy....................................................................................... 29 Angus Hall of Fame..............................................................................................................................................39 Apple Hill Angus......................................................................................................................................................31 Barker Creek Cattle Co......................................................................................................................................27 Blue Water Angus Farm......................................................................................................................................55 Bordner Angus Farms..........................................................................................................................................59 Canfield Farms.........................................................................................................................................................37 Cotton & Associates.............................................................................................................................................62 Dawson Farms.........................................................................................................................................................35 Eastview Angus Farm...........................................................................................................................................25 Evergreen Angus Farms........................................................................................................................................ 3 Fitzner Farm...............................................................................................................................................................33 Highbanks Angus....................................................................................................................................................26 Hy-View Farm ........................................................................................................................................................38 KB Farms......................................................................................................................................................................63 Little Cedar Cattle Co............................................................................................................................................. 1 Lutchka Angus............................................................................................................................................................ 2 Merriman Angus......................................................................................................................................................19 Michigan State University.................................................................................................................................. 30 Oak Row Angus.....................................................................................................................................................58 Omega Farms...........................................................................................................................................................56 Rietberg Farms.........................................................................................................................................................37 Seldom Rest Farm.............................................................................................................................Back Cover Sheridan Realty & Auction................................................................................................................................36 Single Tree Farm...................................................................................................................Inside Back Cover Sterling Hunter.......................................................................................................................Inside Front Cover Sterzick Farm............................................................................................................................................................32 Vaassen Angus Farm........................................................................................................................................... 64 Voogt Farms..............................................................................................................................................................57 White Birch Angus..................................................................................................................................................18

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2011 / 2012

lARRY COTTON Cell: 517-294-0777 Off: 517-546-6374

JERRY CRENSHAW Cell: 703-244-4767 Off: 540-635-6044

RYAN COTTON Cell: 706-206-8361

BERNiE SCHEER Cell: 859-421-5783 Off: 816-987-2732 Fax: 816-987-2762

mikE GOTHARD Cell: 540-894-1055 Off: 804-740-5958 Fax: 804-740-4615

ZACk HilEmAN Cell: 540-460-2776 Fax: 540-463-3904

DAN WEllS Cell: 740-505-3843 Office: 740-779-9584

Phone: 517-546-6374 • Fax: 517-548-9344 131 Robin Ct. • Howell, Mi 48855

e-mail us at: cotton@cac.net www.cotton-associates.com If you are interested in receiving our MontHly newsletteR, please send us your e-mail address to cotton@cac.net with newsletter in the subject line

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Top Genetics For Excellent Performance Top Performing Genetics for Calving Ease along with a Moderate Size, Feed Efficiency & High Yielding Carcass that will impact your cowherd for years to come

For Sale

Heifers • Bulls • Cow Calf Pairs

AI Herd Sires

Objective • SAV Bismark • New Standard • Mytty In Focus

Visitors Welcome

West of US-127 at Houghton Lake exit. Take M-55 West 10 miles to Merritt. Turn left (south) on Merritt Rd 1 mile to Beeler Rd, turn right (west) 3/4 mile to farm.

Look for our Consignments in the MCA/MSU Bull Test

Kevin Beckington 6658 Beeler Road Merritt, MI 49667 (734) 368-8430 (231) 328-5439 beckington@centurytel.net

Vaassen Angus Farm The winning continues ......

Seldom Rest B F Bardot 9051 Reserve Grand Champion Female - 2011 Michigan Beef Expo Reserve Grand Champion Female - 2010 Michigan Winter Beef Show Calf Champion - 2010 Eastern Regionals Class Winner - 2010 National Junior Angus Show

Other achievements: Grand Champion Female - 2011 Michigan Beef Expo Grand Champion Bull - 2010 Michigan Beef Expo Reserve Grand Bred and Owned Female - 2009 and 2010 Michigan Winter Beef Show Premier Breeder and Exhibitor - 2005, 2006, and 2008 Michigan State Fair Michigan Junior Angus Association Premier Breeder - 2005, 2008 and 2010

Dan, Sharon, Rachael, and Patti 7650 Waters Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

(734) 663-8071 (farm) (734) 645-2496 (Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cell) ad designed by Rachael Vaassen (734) 645-2304

& Sale Facility

WCC Exact T53 +3.0 +51 +89 +14 AMF NHF Sire: KF Precision 361

Owned with Fitzner Farms, WL Bryson, Wilson Cattle Co., & EMB Angus

Straw $30, Certificate $30

Waukaru Patent 8161

Clean, doublebred Precision son whose offspring carry the tradition of excelling in the showring and in production.

Sire: Waukaru Gold Card 5042 Patent is quickly building a reputation for himself, look for opportunities to buy his service or progeny from us and other syndicate owners.

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Plan to Attend 9/24/11: Top Flite Female Sale & Purple Passion Club Calves 10/1/11: Making Memories Club Calves *Sale facility for rent, call to inquire.

Evan Boehmer

Kris Boehmer

Sale Facility Manager 4939 Marshall Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 517.712.0421

SingleF A Tree RMS

Cattle Manager 6125 Matthews Rd. Olivet, MI 49076 517.652.3065

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The Foster Family

11893 M-140 • Niles, MI 49120 Scott 269-208-6470 sfostersrf@gmail.com www.seldomrestfarms.com

ale and Lois Foster

Recipients of the Michigan Angus Association Heritage Award