Membership Directory
2017-2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Board of Directors................................................................................................................................................ 6 Regional Associations............................................................................................................................................ 7 Junior Board of Directors.................................................................................................................................... 9 Junior Awards.................................................................................................................................................. 10-15 Michigan Angus Futurity................................................................................................................................ 15-16 Directory Dedication.................................................................................................................................... 18-19 Heritage Awards................................................................................................................................................... 22 Junior Membership Application......................................................................................................................... 24 Auxiliary Membership Application................................................................................................................... 24 Michigan Angus Membership Application........................................................................................................ 25 Auxiliary Officers................................................................................................................................................. 26 Auxiliary History............................................................................................................................................ 28-30 Farm Name Cross Reference............................................................................................................................ 36 Michigan Angus Association Membership Listing....................................................................................38-59 Advertiser Index.................................................................................................................................................. 60
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michigan Angus Association officers and directors seated from left are Bob Zellmer, Grace Boehmer, Merle Boehmer, Ken Geuns, Lisa Bohlen. Standing from left are Kevin Beckington, Dan Vaassen, Paige Tuggle, Nancy Thelen, Kent Nickolaus, Monte Bordner, Chris Pranger, Steve Thelen. Not pictured are Evan Boehmer, Aaron Phelps, Chuck Preston, Jimmy Redmond, Paul Dawson.
2017 MICHIGAN ANGUS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Chairman:
Ken Geuns Bob Zellmer Grace Boehmer Lisa Bohlen Merle Boehmer
geuns@msu.edu bob@highbanksangus.com singletreefarms1@gmail.com lbohlen@previewproperties.com mboeh99@gmail.com
(517) 641-7152 (269) 945-7796 (517) 281-1131 (810) 599-5680 (517) 896-3165
Directors Terms Expiring 2017 Evan Boehmer Chuck Preston Jimmy Redmond Nancy Thelen
singletreefarms1@gmail.com capreston04@aol.com redmondjen2006@juno.com hillsideacres01@aol.com
(517) 652-3065 (989) 873-4164 (989) 846-0782 (734) 944-6262
Directors Terms Expiring 2018 Monte Bordner Kevin Beckington Paul Dawson Kent Nicholas
monte@bordnerfarms.com kevin@kbangus.com pdawson11976@gmail.com kentnickolaus@gmail.com
(269) 506-5109 (734) 368-8430 (517) 812-3144 (517) 403-1428
paige.tuggle23@gmail.com chris@prangerent.com davaassen@aol.com amphelps@varnumlaw.com
(989) 285-8615 (260) 760-9512 (734) 645-2496 (616) 915-2198
Directors Terms Expiring 2019 Paige Tuggle Chris Pranger Dan Vaassen Aaron Phelps
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION REGIONAL MANAGER Casey Jentz
cjentz@angus.org
(608) 234-1998
SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION Southeastern Michigan Regional Association Representative Steve Thelen sthelen22@aol.com
(734) 944-6262
President: Vice President: Secretary / Treasurer: MI Angus Representative:
Steve Thelen Dave Lutchka Chuck Preston Steve Thelen
(734) 944-6262 (517) 522-4596 (989) 873-4164 (734) 944-6262
Directors: Kevin Beatty Douglas Meiburg Jim Redmond Jr.
Lisa Jo Lutchka James Redmond Daniel Vaassen
WEST MICHIGAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION Officially dissolved March 4, 2017
MANN ANGUS Where maternal traits, soundness, and stewardship are the priorities.
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MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION
2017 Michigan Junior Angus Association Board of Directors are seated from left Blake Pillars, Jaycie Brown, Maggie Reid, Austin Pillars. Second row Thea Zellmer, Amanda Kosal, Hunter Brown, Kavina Johnson. Back row Matthew MacMaster, Paige Zellmer, Jack Reid, Brady Zellmer. Not pictured is Sterling Reichenbach. 2016-17 MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Awards Chair: Michigan Angus Representative: Queen:
Austin Pillars Maggie Reid Blake Pillars Jaycie Brown Amanda Kosal Brady Zellmer Kavina Johnson
Directors: Brady Zellmer Thea Zellmer Kavina Johnson Hunter Brown
Paige Zellmer Sterling Reichenbach Jack Reid Matthew MacMaster
Advisors: Rob Reid Lori Pillars Bob Zellmer Nancy Thelen
(517) 663-4266 (616) 862-4619 (269)945-7796 (734) 944-6262
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ADULT APPRECIATION AWARD The Michigan Junior Angus Association is thankful for the support they receive from adults in the association. These members were recognized over the past two years for their time and support of the Michigan Junior Angus Association.
Scott Foster of Seldom Rest Farms, Niles received the 2016 Adult Appreciation Award. Standing from left are Scott Foster and Austin Pillars, MJAA President.
MJAA Presidents 1966 Duane Feikema 1967 Bill Sheridan 1968 Nancy Diuble 1969 Nancy Diuble 1970 Larry Sheridan 1971 Robert Gilbert 1972 Ron Haarer 1973 Ron Haarer 1974 Sarah Maxey 1975 Sarah Maxey 1976 David Rex 1977 David Rex 1978 Tom Sheridan 1979 Sharon Diuble 1980 Sharon Diuble 1981 D’nece Foster 1982 Lisa Bohlen 1983 Nancy Flemming
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Clifford Simmons Clifford Simmons Christine Simmons Lisa Lutchka Lisa Hawkins Lisa Hawkins Neil Hinrichsen Neil Hinrichsen Neil Hinrichsen Kelly Bosworth Cory Maurer Jennifer Hawkins Jennifer Hawkins Melanie Meiburg Melanie Meiburg Ryan Sweeney Ryan Sweeney Emily Hogberg
NJAA Board Members from Michigan Sharon Diuble 1980-1982 Ryan Sweeney Lisa Bohlen 1983-1985 Renee Thelen Clifford Simmons 1985-1987 Andrew Foster Christine Simmons 1987-1989 Danielle Foster Lisa Hawkins 1989-1991 Jennifer Hawkins 1995-1997 www.michiganangus.org
Grace and Evan Boehmer of Single Tree Farms, Olivet were presented with the Adult Appreciation Award at the 2017 Michigan Angus Association banquet. Pictured presenting the award to Grace is Austin Pillars, MJAA President.
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Jessica Scrimger Evan Boehmer Evan Boehmer Andrew Foster Andrew Foster Danielle Foster Danielle Foster Justin Kennedy Chelsea Ruggles Justin Kennedy Justin Kennedy Kendra Merriman Kendra Merriman Kendra Merriman Austin Pillars Austin Pillars
2000-2002 2004-2006 2006-2008 2009-2011
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JUNIOR AWARDS
These junior members received American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement Awards at the 2016 Michigan Angus Association banquet. Pictured in front row from left are Amanda Kosal, Deckerville; Thea Zellmer, Nashville; Kavina Johnson, Quincy; Jaycie Brown, Pinckney; Blake Pillars, Martin. Back row are Austin Pillars, Martin; Maggie Reid, Eaton Rapids; Paige Zellmer, Nashville; Jack Reid, Eaton Rapids; Brady Zellmer, Nashville; Kollin Johnson, Quincy.
These young Angus enthusiasts received the American Angus Auxiliary Certificate of Achievement Awards at the 2017 Michigan Angus Association banquet. Pictured in front row from left are Paige Zellmer, Nashville; Blake Pillars, Martin; Thea Zellmer, Nashville; Amanda Kosal, Deckerville; Kavina Johnson, Quincy. Back row are Jack Reid, Eaton Rapids; Brady Zellmer, Nashville; Austin Pillars, Martin; Maggie Reid, Eaton Rapids; Hunter Brown, Kingston; Jaycie Brown, Pinckney. 10 www.michiganangus.org
JUNIOR AWARDS
MJAA Outstanding Junior Member Awards 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Jennifer Hawkins Kelly Bosworth Rebecca Bordner Ryan Sweeney Karl Pendleton Megan Pendleton Renee Thelen Emily Hogberg Brit Boehmer Kristina Conley
1999 Julie Thelen 2000 Evan Boehmer 2001 Erika Boehmer 2002 Danielle Foster 2003 Patti Vaassen 2004 Kendra Merriman 2005 Hope Bordner 2006 DeeAnne Merriman 2007 None 2008 Justin Ruggles
MJAA Outstanding Senior Member Awards 1989 David Lutchka 1999 Emily Hogberg 1990 Neil Hinrichsen 2000 Renee Thelen 1991 Kelly Bosworth 2001 Jessica Scrimger 1992 Jennifer Hawkins 2002 Kayla Tuggle 1993 Rebecca Bordner 2003 Julie Thelen 1994 Cory Maurer 2004 Ricka Boehmer 1995 Kay Bulmon 2005 Evan Boehmer 1996 Melanie Meiburg 2006 Rachael Vaassen 1997 Ryan Sweeney 2007 None 1998 Sarah LaMarra 2008 Patti Vaassen
2016 Michigan Jr. Angus Association Outstanding Sr. Member was Austin Pillars from Martin and the Outstanding Jr. Member was Jaycie Brown from Pinckney.
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Dylan Kennedy Kollin Johnson Kavina Johnson Kyle Ruggles Katrena Klopfenstein Amanda Kosal Austin Pillars Jaycie Brown Blake Pillars
2009 Danielle Foster 2010 Justin Kennedy 2011 None 2012 Chelsea Ruggles 2013 Kendra Merriman 2014 Dylan Kennedy 2015 Katie Reid 2016 Austin Pillars 2017 Kollin Johnson
Blake Pillars, Martin, left received the 2017 Michigan Jr. Angus Association Outstanding Jr. Member award at the 2017 Michigan Angus Association banquet. Pictured presenting the award is Jaycie Brown, Pinckney, the 2016 winner. Not pictured is the Outstanding Sr. Member, Kollin Johnson from Quincy.
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JUNIOR AWARDS
The 2015 Michigan Jr. Angus Premier Breeder Awards were announced at the 2016 banquet. From left are first place Austin Pillars, Martin; second Kollin Johnson, Quincy; third Blake Pillars, Martin; fourth Jaycie Brown, Pinckney; and fifth Amanda Kosal, Deckerville.
The 2015 Michigan Jr. Angus Premier Exhibitor Awards were presented at the 2016 banquet. From left are first place Austin Pillars, Martin; second, Amanda Kosal, Deckerville; third Jaycie Brown, Pinckney; fourth, Blake Pillars, Martin; fifth Kollin Johnson, Quincy.
The 2016 Michigan Jr. Angus Premier Exhibitor Awards were presented at the 2017 banquet. From left are fifth Kris Kosal, Deckerville represented by Amanda Kosal; fourth Jaycie Brown, Pinckney; third Austin Pillars, Martin; second, Blake Pillars, Martin; and first Kollin Johnson, Quincy, represented by Kavina Johnson.
The 2016 Michigan Jr. Angus Premier Breeder Awards were announced at the 2017 banquet. From left are fifth Kris Kosal, Deckerville represented by Amanda Kosal; fourth Jaycie Brown, Pinckney; third Austin Pillars, Martin; second, Blake Pillars, Martin; and first Kollin Johnson, Quincy, represented by Kavina Johnson.
MJAA Premier Breeder Award Winners 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Ryan Sweeney Andrew Foster Andrew Foster Andrew Foster Erika Boehmer Erika Boehmer Rachael Vaassen
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Danielle Foster Julie Thelen Rachael Vaassen Danielle Foster Patti Vaassen Sterling Reichenbach Sterling Reichenbach
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Sterling Reichenbach Kendra Merriman Kendra Merriman Austin Pillars Kollin Johnson
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JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS
MJAA Premier Exhibitor Award Winners 1968 Nancy Diuble 1985 Christine Simmons 1969 Nancy Diuble 1986 Christine Simmons 1970 Nancy Diuble 1987 Christine Simmons 1971 Ron Haarer 1988 Rebecca Bordner 1972 Ron Haarer 1989 Rebecca Bordner 1973 Sharon Diuble 1990 Jennifer Hawkins 1974 Kevin Good 1991 Rebecca Bordner 1975 Lisa Bohlen 1992 Rebecca Bordner 1976 Sharon Diuble 1993 Rebecca Bordner 1977 Jeff Haarer 1994 Ryan Sweeney 1978 Sharon Diuble 1995 Ryan Sweeney 1979 Sharon Diuble 1996 Ryan Sweeney 1980 Sharon Diuble 1997 Andrew Foster 1981 D’nece Foster 1998 Andrew Foster 1982 Clifford Simmons 1999 Andrew Foster 1983 Clifford Simmons 2000 Andrew Foster 1984 Christine Simmons 2001 Erika Boehmer
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Andrew Foster Danielle Foster Andrew Foster Danielle Foster Andrew Foster Danielle Foster Danielle Foster Danielle Foster Dylan Kennedy Patti Vaassen Patti Vaassen Dylan Kennedy Kendra Merriman Kendra Merriman Austin Pillars Kollin Johnson
Thank You THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT OF THE MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION
White Birch Angus Chuck Preston
Prescott, MI 48756 989-873-4164 • CAPreston04@aol.com
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JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS Aberdeen in Twenty-Thirteen: Honoring the Angus Legend 2013 National Junior Angus Show – Kansas City, MO Nine MJAA members represented our state in several competitions and exhibited 11 head of cattle. • Kendra Merriman placed second in the senior division of the Graphic Design contest • MJAA’s Senior Cook-off team consisting of Kendra Merriman, Katrena Klopfenstein, Rachel Reid, Kollin Johnson, Katie Reid and Kavina Johnson placed third in the senior roast division. • Kendra Merriman received a $3,000 Angus Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Angus in the Heartland 2014 National Junior Angus Show – Indianapolis, IN Twenty MJAA members represented our state in many competitions and exhibited 23 head of cattle. • The juniors placed first in the Herdsmanship contest in the 16-30 head division • Dylan Kennedy and Kendra Merriman represented Michigan in the showmanship contest • DeeAnne Merriman received the NJAA Gold Award • Dylan Kennedy received the third place scholarship from the American Angus Auxiliary • MJAA’s Intermediate Cook-off team placed first in the roast division. Team members were Katrena Klopfenstein, Bethany Maurer, Kollin Johnson, Austin Pillars and Sterling Reichenbach • MJAA’S Jr. Cook-off team placed third in the steak division. Team members were Jaycie Brown, Kavina Johnson, Blake Pillars, Brady Zellmer and Paige Zellmer • MJAA also had a Jr. Cook-off team in the other beef division. Team members were Shane Gifford, Steven Soule, Jack Reid and Matthew MacMaster • MJAA’s senior Cook-off team competed in the steak division. Team members were DeeAnne Merriman, Kendra Merriman, Rachel Reid and Katie Reid • Michigan Juniors also competed in team fitting, team sales, the career development contest, graphic design, the photography contest, posters, extemporaneous public speaking, public speaking, the writing contest and the quiz bowl.
These young ladies were recognized as Michigan Angus royalty at the 2017 Michigan Angus Association banquet. Pictured from left are Amanda Kosal, Deckerville, 2016 Miss Michigan Angus; and Kavina Johnson, Quincy, 2017 Miss Michigan Angus.
Kavina Johnson from Quincy, left served as the 2016 Michigan Angus Ambassador and Amanda Kosal from Deckerville, reigned as the 2016 Miss Michigan Angus.
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MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION
Angus Leading the Way 2015 National Junior Angus Show – Tulsa, OK Thirteen MJAA members represented our state in many competitions and exhibited 7 head of cattle. They participated in the Annual Tailgate Party and distributed Michigan cherries. • The juniors placed 3rd in the Herdsmanship contest in the 15 or fewer head division • Rachel Reid represented Michigan in the showmanship contest • Kendra Merriman received the NJAA Gold Award and was also a candidate for the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors • Michigan fielded competitive teams in the Quiz Bowl contest and in Team Fitting. Quiz Bowl participants were Blake Pillars, Brady Zellmer, Paige Zellmer and Thea Zellmer. The Team Fitting team was Rachel Reid, Maggie Reid, Brady Zellmer and Blake Pillars. • MJAA’S Junior Cook-off team tied for second with their recipe and placed third overall in the steak division. Team members were Blake Pillars, Brady Zellmer, Paige Zellmer and Thea Zellmer • Juniors participating in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking contest were Jack Reid, Brady Zellmer and Thea Zellmer • In the photography contest several Michigan juniors participated and received recognition. Blake Pillars, Austin Pillars – honorable mention in the Around the Farm Intermediate division, Thea Zellmer – 1st in Cattle junior division and 5th overall photo in the contest, and Kendra Merriman – 2nd place Cattle in the senior division • Creative Writing participants included Paige Zellmer, Austin Pillars – 3rd place in intermediate division, and Kendra Merriman – 3rd place in senior division • Matthew MacMaster and Maire MacMaster participated in the judging contest • Kendra Merriman placed 2nd in the Resume senior category for the Career Development Contest Stampede the Sandhills 2016 National Junior Angus Show – Grand Island, NE Fourteen MJAA members represented our state in many competitions and exhibited 10 head of cattle. They participated in the Annual Tailgate Party and showcased Michigan “red, white and moo” ice cream and MJAA 50th anniversary cake at the tailgate. • The Michigan juniors placed 4th in herdsmanship for states exhibiting up to 15 head • Kollin Johnson and Alexandria Schut represented Michigan in the National Jr. Angus Showmanship Contest. • Kollin Johnson also received the 2nd place boys scholarship from the American Angus Auxiliary. • In the Photography contest Austin Pillars and Blake Pillars participated and Austin received honorable mention • Intermediate Quiz Bowl participants included Thea Zellmer, Paige Zellmer, Blake Pillars, and Brady Zellmer • Team Fitting participants were Kris Kosal, Kollin Johnson, Austin Pillars and Blake Pillars • Blake Pillars won second place in the Creative Writing junior division • The MJAA junior Cook-off team received top-honors for their recipe in the other beef division. Team members were Jaycie Brown, Kris Kosal, Blake Pillars, Paige Zellmer and Thea Zellmer • The MJAA intermediate Cook-off team members were Amanda Kosal, Austin Pillars, Jack Reid, Maggie Reid and Brady Zellmer • Participating in the Judging Contest were Jaycie Brown, Kollin Johnson, Brady Zellmer, Paige Zellmer and Thea Zellmer • Extemporaneous Public Speaking participants were Jaycie Brown, Jack Reid, Brady Zellmer, Paige Zellmer and Thea Zellmer www.michiganangus.org
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58th Annual Michigan Angus Futurity 15 Bulls Averaged $2,937 • 16 Females Averaged $2,872 Grand Champion Bull
Reserve Champion Bull
Lot 101 BCCC Connealy C515 – $3,800 Consigned by: Barker Creek Cattle, Bath, MI Purchased by: Paul Benchley, Kawkawlin, MI
Lot 112 Rains Dream Impression FIFm – $3,500 Consigned by: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Buyer: Kendra Merriman, Lowell, MI
Grand Champion Female
Reserve Grand Champion Female
Lot 122 Rains Barbara Whirlwind CfTi – $2,900 Consigned by: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Buyer: James Teryn, Reed City, MI
Lot 129 Rains Emulous Star ScTiFS – $2,400, Consigned by: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Buyer: Delaney Bates, Sebawaing, MI
High Selling Bull
Lot 114 – $4,600 Consigned by Dawson Farms, Hanover Purchased by Howell Farms, Fairgrove
David Adams, Grass Lake Delaney Bates, Sebawaing Paul Benchley, Kawkawlin Howard Birdsong, Manistee Timothy Conley, Greenwood Jeff Craig, Perrington Nathan Crambell, Owosso
High Selling Female
Lots 137A, 137B, 137C – $4,300 x 3 = $12,900 Consigned by Seldom Rest Farms, Niles Purchased by David Adam, Grass Lake
Thank You 2016 Buyers! Corey Dahms , Portland Adam Dubie,Alpena Tim Foor, Gladwin Calvin Morgenthaler, Nashville Precision Livestock, Lowell Rick Sayles, Laingsburg Jason Schulz, Ubly
Robert Seifert, Riley Gerri Szakal, Owosso James Terryn, Reed City Ron Oates, Hudson Robert Vermeersch, Unionville Wood N Schu Cattle, Munger
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59th Annual Michigan Angus Futurity 15 Bulls Averaged $2,956 • 5 Females Averaged $2,720 3 Embryo Lots averaged $900 Grand Champion & High Selling Bull
Reserve Grand Champion Bull
Lot 104 STF United 6232 - $7,000 Consigned by: Single Tree Farms, Charlotte Buyer: Boss Lake Genetics, Alberta, Canada
Lot 107 BCCC Watchman D617 - $3,700 Consigned by: Barker Creek Cattle, Bath, MI Buyer: Tim Howell, Fairgrove, MI
Grand Champion Female
Reserve Champion & High Selling Female
Lot 123 VAF Gammer 336 - $2,800 Consigned by:Vaassen Angus Farm, Ann Arbor Buyer: Thomas Traxlor, Pioneer, OH
Lot 124 EvAF Forever Lady 613 - $3,000 Consigned by: Rains Angus, Mercer, PA Buyer: Behrenwald Farms, Clarksville, MI
Thank You 2017 Angus Buyers! Greg Bengry, Evart Kenneth Bock, Coleman Boss Lake Genetics, Alberta, Canada Thomas Cook, Pewamo Danny Dunn, Nashville Matt Edwards, Ionia Keelan Florian, Mt. Pleasant Tim Howell, Fairgrove Fulford Lapeer, Afton www.michiganangus.org
Novak’s Farm, Dryden John Rappette, Cornell Lance Roszczewski, Metamora George Ruzick, Mattawan Randall Sheehan, Gladwin Charles Sing, Dexter Jeff Slee, Laingsburg Thomas Traxler, Pioneer, OH Kyle Walton, Oxford 17
DEDICATION If you’re fortunate enough to come across a copy of the 1971 Michigan Angus Directory, you will find the highlights of the 1970 Michigan Angus Field Day hosted by Shagbark Farm. This event was a highlight and joy for Dick Crissman, who simply loved to see other people enjoy their time on his farm. While he may have worked a little extra to prepare for this big event by painting barns until 2AM, he was never one to be shy of extra work. His drive and enthusiasm for Angus cattle and the people he affected will be remembered for generations.
Shagbark Farm began in 1952 with the purchase of 40 acres. 120 acres were added in 1956 and later three other purchases brought the total farm acreage to 555. Over the years they ran as many as 125 brood cows, but normally averaged between 50-60 head. At times they also ran up to 100 ewes and briefly added swine to the operation. Richard Crissman, known by most as Dick was an original! An ‘out of the box ‘ thinker who is remembered for his tireless work on many projects for the West Michigan Angus Breeders Association. Dick served as the secretary for the West Michigan Association for over 50 years from 1960-2010. In 1973, Dick was the driving force behind the promotion and sale of the Centennial Angus Belt Buckles. With Dick’s leadership and efforts, the belts and belt buckles generated enough funding to help cover some of the building costs for the West Michigan Centennial Bull Test Station. The bull test
Dick and Charley Crissman promote sale of Centennial Angus belts and buckles.
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DEDICATION was located in southeast Kent County on the corner of Whitneyville Rd and 84th Street. The bull test was operated by a board of directors made up of several breed representatives. With the help of Harlan Ritchie and Amos Fox from Michigan State University on rations and management, the bull test operated and hosted numerous sales for the West Michigan Angus Association. The bull test operated from 1973-1984 and continued to house bulls up until 2017. Dick & John Crissman, and Amos Fox at the West Dick was a general surgeon with a family Michigan Centennial Bull Test Station 1983. practice and enjoyed mixing human medicine with animal science. Stories are told of times he experimented by giving birth control pills to sheep and collaborating with the local veterinary to repair a calf that was born without the end of the digestive track.Together with the veterinarian they set out to operate and re-construct the all important ‘anus’ the calf was missing.
A strong believer in education and lover of knowledge, Dick was an early adopter of using performance data within his herd. He worked closely with his friend, Amos Fox, to become an early participant in the Michigan Beef Cattle Performance Testing Program. Dick was also forward thinking and one of the Angus breeders who had the foresight to see the benefit of an organization just for the juniors. While records state the Michigan Junior Angus Association was officially organized at the 1966 Michigan Angus Field Day, some say the idea for the junior association was born in Dick’s living room. He served as one of the first adult advisors and had three of his five children, Jim, Sue and Katie, serve on the first board of directors. Known by family and friends as a man who was often risqué, but simply hilarious he also enjoyed music and played the tuba in the Scottsville Clown Band for over 25 years. An example of his wit and humor was printed in the 1974 Michigan Angus Directory. Along with noting their current herd sires, Dick include this note: “Charles, John, Bob, and Molly continue to be the main labor force but their efforts pale in significance when compared to the fame achieved by our beloved wife and mother,Trish, who won the womens division of the cattle judging contest at our association field day this year. Why not stop by and let her give you a guided tour?”
How many of you still have one of these buckles?
He loved Angus cattle and the opportunity to meet other cattle breeders. He enjoyed traveling and attended the World Angus Forum’s in both Scotland and South Africa. Dick passed away in December 2016 but will always be remembered for his love of life, friends and Angus cattle. www.michiganangus.org
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MICHIGAN ANGUS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
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MICHIGAN ANGUS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
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HERITAGE AWARD
Steve and Nancy Thelen, Saline, were honored with the 2016 Michigan Angus Association Heritage Award. L to R are Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, Steve Thelen and Nancy Thelen.
Monte and Robin Bordner, Sturgis, received the Michigan Angus Association Heritage award at the 2017 Michigan Angus Association banquet in St. Johns. Pictured L to R presenting the award is Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, Robin Bordner, Monte Bordner and Michigan Angus Association Chairman of the Board Merle Boehmer. 22 www.michiganangus.org
REGISTERED ANGUS CATTLE & GRASS FED BEEF
VISITORS WELCOME We invite you to contact us for a farm visit anytime. Mark Benaske 2800 E.Vernon Rd. Rosebush, Michigan 48878 (517) 204-4747 cell
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Sugar Ridge Cattle At Sugar Ridge Farm we focus on cattle that are moderate frame, maternal, extreme calving ease with extra thickness and fleshing ability. Our genetics consist of OCC/Ohlde, PCC/ Pharo, Diamond D Angus/DDA, and Wye that are able to gain and marble on forage only. We offer bred heifers & bulls by private treaty and outstanding 4-H show quality calves with excellent dispositions!
Gregg & Tamie Cunningham Rapid River, MI 49878 www.sugarridgefarm.net • sgr6375@icloud.com Home: 906-446-3172 • Cell: 906-241-2486
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MICHIGAN JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION Dues for annual membership (January 1 - December 31) are $5.00. Open to all youth through their 21st birthday. Return this form along with your dues to: Blake Pillars, 1759 8th Street, Martin, MI 49070 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)_______________________________________________________
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY Annual dues are $2 and lifetime dues are $15. Return this form along with your dues to: Sharon Vaassen, 7650 Waters Rd. , Ann Arbor, MI 48103. If you need additional information please contact Sharon at (734) 663-8071 or svaassen@umich.edu Please make checks payable to the Michigan Angus Auxiliary. Name________________________________________________________________ Farm Name____________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ City_________________________________ State___________ Zip Code__________ Home Phone______________________________ Day Phone____________________ E-Mail Address__________________________________________________________
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION MICHIGAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION Farm Name:____________________________________________________________ Owners Name:_________________________________________________________ Farm Manager (If applicable):________________________________________________ Juniors: (under age 21)____________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________________ County:____________________ Home Phone:_________________________________ Farm Phone:________________________Fax:_________________________________ E-mail:________________________________________________________________ Web Site:______________________________________________________________ Directions to farm:_______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Yes / No (Circle one) Do you sell freezer beef? (A Yes answer will place your farm in the Freezer Beef Provider list published on the Michigan Angus website at www.michiganangus.org) I am interested in serving on a committee for the Michigan Angus Association (check as many as you wish to participate in, a brief description of the activities involved with each committee is listed below and more details are available on the web site or from the officers and directors): _____ _____ _____ _____
Marketing and Promotion (Bull Test, Fall Sale, Futurity Show and Sale, Commercial Opportunities, Preview Show) Education and Mentoring (New members, Junior members, Field Day, Annual Banquet, Member Recruitment, Educational Articles) Communications (Web site, Newsletters, Directory, Advertising) Policies and Procedures (Responsibility of the Board of Directors, if you are interested in serving on the board in the future please check this line) Dues are $25.00 per calendar year. Make checks payable to: Michigan Angus Association and return to: Michigan Angus Association Lisa Bohlen 20 Fairwood Blvd Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
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MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY
Michigan Angus Auxiliary During the past 50 years, the purpose of the Michigan Angus Auxiliary has never changed. We continue to assist Michigan Angus Breeders and our 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 the American Angus Auxiliary programs and activities. In 2015 the Auxiliary did not receive any scholarship applications. In 2016 Kollin Johnson of Quincy, Michigan, was awarded the Michigan Auxiliary Scholarship at the Michigan Angus Preview Show at MSU. Kollin went on to receive the 2nd place boys scholarship from the American Angus Auxiliary. 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. In 2016 certificates of achievement were presented to 20 junior members and in 2017 eighteen junior members were awarded certificates at our annual meeting.
These women will serve as the 2017 Michigan Angus Auxiliary officers and committee chairs. Pictured seated from left are Julie Thelen, Saline; Kris Boehmer, Charlotte; and Sharon Vaassen, Ann Arbor. Standing from left are Lori Pillars, Martin; Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, Williamston; Ricka Boehmer, Williamston; and Nancy Thelen, Saline. Not pictured is Rachael Vaassen from Dexter. 26 www.michiganangus.org
MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY
The first Michigan Angus Queen was crowned on July 30, 1967. Since that time 48 other young women have represented Michigan Angus breeders in this capacity. In 2016 two young women stepped up to compete for the honor and Amanda Kosal was crowned Miss Michigan Angus at the Michigan Awards Banquet. Kavina Johnson represented us as Angus Ambassador. Amanda is the daughter of Jeremy and Michelle Kosal of Deckerville. Kavina Johnson was crowned 2017 Miss Michigan Angus at the awards banquet in March 2017. Kavina is the daughter of Kevin and Heidi Johnson of Quincy. The Auxiliary started a new award in 2014. Junior members who exhibited any Champion Angus Female at a county, district, regional or state show were eligible to enter a drawing for a show halter. Jaycie Brown from Pinckney received the award in 2015 and Kollin Johnson was the 2016 recipient. Since 1967 the Michigan Angus Auxiliary has sponsored a total of 85 Michigan juniors who have participated in the National Showmanship Contest. In 2015, Rachel Reid represented Michigan. Rachel is the daughter of Chuck and Linda Reid of Eaton Rapids. In 2016, Kollin Johnson and Alexandria Schut represented Michigan. Kollin is the son of Kevin and Heidi Johnson of Quincy, and Alexandria is the daughter of John and Kara Schut of Belding. Over the years, many women have given numerous hours of their time to the Auxiliary serving as officers, committee members and chairpersons, as well as 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. A heartfelt thank you is extended to everyone who has helped the Michigan Angus Auxiliary achieve its mission over the past 50 years. We look forward to working with Michigan Angus enthusiasts as we continue to embrace the tradition!
2017 MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY President:
Julie Thelen
Vice-President:
Rachael Vaassen
Secretary/Treasurer:
Sharon Vaassen
(734) 663-8071
Past President:
Kris Boehmer
(517) 667-9877
Miss Michigan Angus Chair:
Ricka Boehmer
(517) 719-3158
Awards Chair:
Nancy Thelen
(734) 944-6262
Historian:
Lori Pillars
(616) 862-4619
Scholarship:
Janel Horrocks-Boehmer
(517) 449-7345
www.michiganangus.org
(734) 260-8635
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MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY Scholarship Winners 1967 Elaine Steeb 1968 Linda Baird 1969 Dennis Good 1970 Nancy Diuble 1971 Robert Gilbert 1972 Larry Sheridan 1973 Mary Alice Girbach Sarah Maxey 1974 Mary Beth Good Laura Messner 1975 Ron Haarer Ken Gilson 1976 Jane Maxey Bruce Foster 1977 Sharon Diuble Kevin Good 1978 Tom Sheridan 1979 D’nece Foster 1980 Lisa Bohlen Rich Bates 1981 Jamie Clover Jeff Haarer 1982 Robin Bates Nancy Fleming 1983 Scott Bohlen Clifford Simmons 1984 Beth Bosworth Phil Fleming Michelle Behrenwald 1985 Lisa Lutchka 1986 Christine Simmons Brenda Clover Craig Smith 1987 Lisa Hawkins 1988 David Lutchka Phillip Root Tammy Martin 1989 Tracy Piepho 1990 1991 Derek Lutchka Jennifer Becraft
National
1st
2nd 3rd
3rd
1st
2nd 1st
2nd 1st
3rd
Scholarship Winners 1992 Jason Piepho Jennifer Taylor 1993 Kelly Bosworth Neil Hinrichsen 1994 Jennifer Hawkins Cory Maurer 1995 Rebecca Bordner 1996 1997 1998 Karl Pendleton 1999 Ryan Sweeney 2000 Brit Boehmer 2001 Emily Hogberg Megan Pendleton 2002 Renee Thelen Jessica Scrimger Kayla Tuggle 2003 2004 Evan Boehmer Ricka Boehmer 2005 Julie Thelen Andrew Foster Rachael Vaassen* 2006 - 2007 Danielle Foster Erika Boehmer* 2008 - 2009 Justin Kennedy Patricia Vaassen* 2010 Ryan Reid Chelsea Ruggles* 2011 2012 Kendra Merriman* Darcy Lipskey 2013 2014 Sterling Reichenbach Dylan Kennedy 2015 2016 Kollin Johnson
National
1st
1st 4th 5th
4th 1st 2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd 2nd
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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 D’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 2012 Katie Reid 2013 Sterling Reichenbach 2014 Katrena Klopfenstein 2015 Maggie Reid 2016 Amanda Kosal 2017 Kavina Johnson *Miss American Angus
Michigan Angus Auxiliary Past Presidents 1967-68 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979-80 1981 1982
Pat Cook Ruth Simmons Gladys Nagel Carrie Longfield Katey Maxey Janet Pless Patricia Rae *1981 Janet Rex Nancy Berger Louisa Diuble Dottie Benham Nancy Bohlen Ruth Simmons Joan Lutchka
1983-84 1985-86 1987-88 1989-90 1991-93 1994-96 1997-99 2000-02 2003-05 2006-08 2009-2011 2012-2016 2017-
Lois Foster *1990 Linda Sterrett Dianne Smith Sharon Vaassen Barb Sweeney Jan Becraft Marion Maurer Darlene Conley Nancy Thelen *2008 Barb Sweeney Sharon Vaassen Kris Boehmer Julie Thelen
*Served as American Angus Auxiliary President
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MICHIGAN ANGUS AUXILIARY Showmanship Winners 1967 Gary Girbach Kay Railor 1968 Bill Sheridan Gary Girbach 1969 Bill Sheridan Nancy Diuble 1970 Larry Fox Mary Nagel 1971 Pete Sweeney John Caviness 1972 Jeff Worthington Larry Sheridan 1973 Ron Haarer Mike Turbok 1974 Mary Beth Good Jim Ernst 1975 Kevin Good David Rex 1976 Terry Haarer Dennis Cook 1977 Bret Walters Sharon Diuble 1978 Jane Maxey Bruce Foster 1979 Tammy Schmidt Tom Sheridan 1980 Scott Foster D’nece Foster 1981 Jeff Haarer Nick Kik 1982 Lisa Bohlen Norman Knorr 1983 Jamie Clover Clifford Simmons 1984 Beth Bosworth Walter Sparks 1985 Craig Smith Tammy Kik 1986 Lisa Hawkins John Rooker 1987 David Lutchka Christine Simmons 1988 Ron Hinrichsen Ian Stewart 1989 Ryan Cotton Linda King
National
1st HM Finalist HM 1st HM HM HM Finalist 5th 2nd Finalist 5th HM Finalist
4th HM HM HM 1st Finalist 5th HM Finalist
Finalist
Showmanship Winners 1990 Jason Piepho Kevin Kerbyson 1991 Tracey Piepho Brian Plank 1992 Jennifer Becraft Derek Lutchka 1993 Doug Sheridan 1994 Jennifer Hawkins Cory Maurer 1995 Tammy Klink Neil Hinrichsen 1996 Rebecca Bordner Brandon Hill 1997 Kay Bulmon Elisa Good 1998 Sara LaMarra Karl Pendleton 1999 Melanie Meiburg 2000 Ryan Sweeney 2001 2002 Emily Hogberg 2003 Brit Boehmer Renee Thelen 2004 Scott Heil 2005 Evan Boehmer 2006 Andrew Foster Ricka Boehmer 2007 Julie Thelen Wren Schroeder 2008 Rachael Vaassen Tabitha Grochowalski 2009 Danielle Foster 2010 Erika Boehmer Drew Bordner 2011 Patti Vaassen DeeAnne Merriman 2012 Justin Kennedy 2013 2014 Dylan Kennedy Kendra Merriman 2015 Rachel Reid 2016 Kollin Johnson Alexandria Schut
National
Finalist HM 4th Finalist 4th
HM 5th 5th HM HM HM Finalist 3rd Finalist
Finalist 5th
HM
3rd
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LE B A T C I D PRE WITH
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100 th Happy Birthday Dad!
We are forever thankful you bought an Angus heifer to start our beef herd so many years ago!
Earl Bordner 1929, 3rd Year Burr Oak 4-H Club member with his Brown Swiss cattle.
A ‘Tip of the Hat’ to Leachman Cattle of Colorado. Lee Leachman and Ryan Peterson for investing in a breeding interest in GAR High Security 4005 #17932116 - BAF Jr Herd Sire - Semen Available
Monte & Robin Bordner 68730 County Farm Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091 • (269) 506-5109 www.bordnerfarms.com
Thank You
The Michigan Junior Angus Association has accomplished many things since it was organized in 1966. It has provided leadership opportunities to many youth, shared some of Michigan’s programs with other states, received many awards at the National Junior Angus Show, as well as national recognition of its members, advisors and programs. Several Michigan members have also served on the National Jr. Angus Board. Since 1998, Michigan Juniors have also been recognized for their outstanding involvement as they have received $45,000 in scholarships from the Angus Foundation, plus many thousand more from the American Angus Auxiliary. Michigan has a lot to be proud of and a rich heritage with their junior association. Thank you to everyone who has helped the Michigan Jr. Angus Association thrive for the past 50 years.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, Michigan Junior Angus members who are seniors in high school, are invited to apply for the Michigan Angus Auxiliary Scholarship. The forms and directions are available to download from the American Angus Auxiliary website. Get the application & directions online by visiting http://www.angusauxiliary.com/ scholarships/index.html. A panel of judges will review the applications. One boy's and one girl's application will be forwarded to the American Angus Auxiliary Chair for consideration. The winners of the Michigan Angus Auxiliary Scholarship(s) and the Katey Maxey Memorial Scholarship will be announced at the Preview Show each year. If you have questions, please contact Janel Horrocks-Boehmer at 517449-7345 or jhorrocks211@yahoo.com
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FARM NAME CROSS REFERENCE To assist you in finding members with unique farm names which are different than owner’s last names. AcMoody, Phillip................................................................................................................................... Butternut Ridge Farms Bartels, Chet & Iona.................................................................................................................................................... CB Angus Beckington, Kevin ........................................................................................................................................................ KB Angus Becraft, Jim & Jan............................................................................................................................................ Five Points Angus Benaske, M & G....................................................................................................................................................R-Value Farms Bernard, Daryn.................................................................................................................................................. Maple Hill Farm Bleyenberg, Wayne............................................................................................................................Grand River Angus Farm Boehmer, Merle, Janel & Ricka ........................................................................................................................ Hy-View Farm Boehmer, Kris & Evan.................................................................................................................................... Single Tree Farms Bolt, Eileen.........................................................................................................................................................Rising Tide Farm Bossingham, Elaine..................................................................................................................................... Country View Farm Cisler, John L......................................................................................................................................... Cranberry Creek Farm Cline, Carl L ............................................................................................................................ White Diamond Angus Ranch Crissman, J.R......................................................................................................................................................... Shagbark Farm Cunningham, Gregory & Tamie...................................................................................................................Sugar Ridge Farm Diekevers, Ben & Kendra..................................................................................................................Precision Livestock LLC Foster, Bruce, Scott, Andrew & Lois........................................................................................................Seldom Rest Farms Frankovich, Tammy & Jeff............................................................................................................................................. T.J. Angus French, Steve & Julie............................................................................................................................Little Cedar Cattle Co. Geuns, Ken & Deb............................................................................................................................ Barker Creek Cattle Co Klopfenstein, Denise.......................................................................................................................................... Dal-Den Farms Kosal, Jeremy and Michelle .............................................................................................................................. 4K Angus Farm Lipskey, Darcy.......................................................................................................................................Black River Angus Farm MacMaster, John & Jaci....................................................................................................................................Apple Hill Angus Mann, Charles...........................................................................................................................................C.P. Mann and Family Manning, Barbara.......................................................................................................................................................RBM Farms Maxey, Maxey Family........................................................................................................................... Evergreen Angus Farms McKiernan, Don & Pat..................................................................................................................................Northview Farms Moore, Burniece.............................................................................................................................. Black Anchor Stock Farm Nelson, Troy........................................................................................................................................... Pride & Heritage Farm Nickolaus, Kent & Shelley........................................................................................................................ St. Nick’s Cattle Co. 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 Peters, Stephen........................................................................................................................................... A Plus Angus Farms Phelps, Aaron & Elizabeth...............................................................................................................................Maple Side Farm Pillars, Rodney & Lori..................................................................................................................................... Clay Knoll Angus Powell, Doug, Amanda & Ryan ..................................................................................................................... Oak Row Angus Pranger, Chris & Kris..................................................................................................................... Eastview Angus Farm LLC Preston, Chuck............................................................................................................................................ White Birch Angus Rosen, Jerry & Bev.................................................................................................................................................... J B R Angus Roszczewski, Lance .......................................................................................................................................... Rosy Cattle Co. Ruemenapp, Richard, Mary and Jeff .........................................................................................................................IRA Acres Salinas, Eric...........................................................................................................................................Whetstone Creek Farm Schreiber, Pete ................................................................................................................................................ Star Pointe Farm Schroeder, Duane L.............................................................................................................................Blue Water Angus Farm Seckel, Ken & Rox ............................................................................................................................................... Rocken Farms Simmons, Clifford H. ........................................................................................................................................... Omega Farms Sing, Charles..........................................................................................................................................................Amaizin’ Farm Smith, Edwin................................................................................................................................................................. ELS Farms Stoll, Tim, Mary, Justin & Dylan..................................................................................................................Windy Ridge Farm Sweeney, Pete, Barb, Ryan & Dene ...............................................................................................................RPS Enterprises Thelen, Steve, Nancy & Julie................................................................................................................................ Hillside Acres Traxler, Tom & Joan......................................................................................................................................... Basswood Farms Tuggle, Phil, Lisa & Paige.......................................................................................................................... High Point Livestock VandenToorn, Albert & Tamara.........................................................................................................A & T Cattle Company Vanderwall, Mark & Bonnie.............................................................................................................................. Canfield Farms VanDyke, John W. and Judy.............................................................................................................................. 5 Vee Farm LLC VanMiddlesworth, David & Sheri...................................................................................................... Chukaluk Angus Farm* Wall, Dennis L............................................................................................................................................Black-Wall II Farms* Zellmer, Bob & Becky..................................................................................................................................... Highbanks Angus Zimmerman, Austin..........................................................................................................................................................Z Acres
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MEMBERSHIP 4K Angus Farm Jeremy and Michelle Kosal 4414 Deckerville Rd Deckerville, MI 48427 Sanilac 810-625-1540 jmkosal@hotmail.com 5 Vee Farm LLC John W. and Judy VanDyke 1284 Johnson St. Marne, MI 49435 Ottawa 616-340-2474 616-293-1092 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 A Plus Angus Farms Stephen Peters 2215 Kronner Rd Columbus, MI 48063 St. Clair 810-543-0319 586-354-0882 peterssa_78@yahoo.com Amaizin’ Farm Charles Sing Dave Sing PO Box 152D Dexter, MI 48130 Washtenaw 734-425-3858 734-646-3767 popcorncharlie@comcast.net 5320 North Zeeb Rd; Dexter, MI - 1.4 miles north of Joy. Black fence, red barns and black cattle
Angus Acres Mark & Geneece Osier 4232 Deep River Rd Standish, MI 48658 Arenac 989-846-6395 989-737-2240 (cell) masdiner0153@yahoo.com Apple Hill Angus John & Jaci MacMaster and family Maire and Matthew 1591 South King Rd Harrisville, MI 48740 Alcona 989-736-6020 989-464-2684 macmaster1876@gmail.com www.applehillangus.com 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. 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 Basswood Farms Tom & Joan Traxler 14410 Co. Rd N-65 Pioneer, OH 43554 419-485-3894 traxler@williams-net.com 3 1/2 miles south of Pioneer, OH on St. Rt 15, East on to Co. Rd. N-65, 3/8 mile, first place on south side of road
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MEMBERSHIP Berry Cattle Company David Berry PO Box 764 Fowlerville, MI 48836 Livingston 248-939-2656 248-939-2656 berrycattleco@hotmail.com Black Anchor Stock Farm* Burniece Moore Christina 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 Angus Farm Darcy Lipskey 8340 Polk Road Minden City, MI 48456 Sanilac 810-705-1333 blackriverangusfarm@live.com From M-19 (Ubley Rd) go east on Bay City Forestville Rd 6 miles to Polk Rd, south 1/2 mile, only farm on road (east side) Black-Wall II Farms* Dennis L. Wall & Family 3569 Maple Hill Rd Pierson, MI 49339 Montcalm 616-636-8829 616-636-8829 dcwall3@att.net Bloom Angus Farm* Donald C. Bloom 722N 625E Westville, IN 46391-9600 Porter 219-462-7912 bloomangus@frontier.com www.bloomangus.com
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 6-1/2 miles East of Deckerville, south side of road Lisa Bohlen 20 Fairwood Blvd Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069 Oakland 810-599-5680 lbohlen@previewproperties.com www.previewproperties.com 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 574-298-9059 kurtbullard4444@gmail.com East of Elkhart on CR 17 between SR 120 and US 20
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Butternut Ridge Farms Phillip AcMoody 457 Dayburg Rd Coldwater, MI 49036-9672 Branch 517-278-2728 517-278-5286 phil.acmoody@gmail.com 5 miles north of US12 / Old 27 intersection in Coldwater to Dayburg Rd, then 1/2 mile east on the south side of the road. Byelich Family Farm Louella J. Byelich 255 N. Poor Farm Road Harrisville, MI 48740 Alcona 989-724-5538 louellabyelich@hotmail.com From Harrisville take M-72 west 2 miles, go north 1/2 mile on Poor Farm Road C.P. Mann and Family Charles Mann 5741 Lyons Rd Imlay City, MI 48444 Lapeer 810-614-5045 810-614-5045 cpmk9trainer@gmail.com Canfield Farms Mark & Bonnie Vanderwall 8002 Freeport Rd Clarksville, MI 48815 Kent 616-308-2066 616-755-1508 canfieldfarms@outlook.com www.canfieldfarm.com Jon Cary 4095 Flint River Rd Columbiaville, MI 48421 Lapeer 810-834-6026 mattrbechler.mb@gmail.com
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MEMBERSHIP CB Angus* Chet & Iona Bartels & Family 8600 116th Ave West Olive, MI 49460 Ottawa 616-875-8373 616-875-8926 office Chapman Horse & Livestock Rob & Kelly Chapman MacKenzie 15665 Dunn Rd Bellevue, MI 49021 Barry 269-962-6476 269-209-3944 farm robandkellychapman@hotmail.com 7 miles North of Battle Creek Chukaluk Angus Farm* David & Sheri VanMiddlesworth 6404 K Drive South Burlington, MI 49029 Calhoun 616-979-1885 Clay Knoll Angus Rodney & Lori Pillars & Family Austin & Blake 1759 8th Street Martin, MI 49070 Allegan 269-672-9657 616-862-4619 clayknollfarm@att.net US 131 to exit 55. Go east about 2 miles. Turn north onto 8th St. Travel 3/4 of mile and our farm is on the right Country View Farm Elaine Bossingham Grace Servinski 5658 Milarch Rd Manistee, MI 49660 Manistee 231-632-1968 countryviewfarm19@gmail.com
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MEMBERSHIP Jeff Craig 11481 Luce Rd Perrinton, MI 48871 Gratiot 989-640-3099 craigj1@michigan.gov 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 N. Latson Rd. Linden, MI 48451 Livingston 810-266-5536 Cummins Beef Farm* Lowell & Linda Cummins & Family Rt 1, Box 79 Alvordton, OH 43501 419-737-2039 Dal-Den Farms Denise Klopfenstein Katrena & Tyler 19465 Cleveland Rd Galien, MI 49113 Berrien 269-545-2820 419-310-5371 (cell) denise1379@sbcglobal.net 1.5 miles south of Hwy. 12 on east side of road, between Three Oaks and Niles Dawson Farms LLC John & Paul Dawson 9296 Pulaski Rd Hanover, MI 49241 Jackson 517-524-8941 dawsonfarms@frontiernet.net www.dawsonangusfarms.com 4 miles south of Concord on Concord Pulaski Road
Decker Farms Brian Decker Clay & Cole 31431 Swonk Rd Leonidas, MI 49066 St. Joseph 269-496-7648 269-506-6200 info@deckerfarms.com www.deckerfarms.com Dow Livestock Acres Kevin M Dow Andrew 12586 Gates Rd Mulliken, MI 48861-9764 Eaton 517-649-8536 517-449-5399 517-649-8536 dowfarms@SBCGlobal.net 1 1/2 miles west of Mulliken n M-43, turn south on Gates Rd, 1/2 mile on left hand side Eastview Angus Farm LLC Chris & Kris Pranger 827 CR10 Corunna, IN 46730 Dekalb 260-281-2448 260-760-9512 chris@prangerent.com www.eastviewangus.com 7 miles west of I-69 to 327N, then 3 miles to CR10 ELS Farms Edwin Smith Lane 12371 Case Rd Clinton, MI 49236 Washtenaw levi-smith@att.net
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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 7 miles South of I-96 on State Highway M-99. Located one mile South of Columbia Rd on East side of M-99. Brian & Clarissa Filhart 9088 N Legation Rd Clare, MI 48617 Clare 989-386-2229 989-339-0582 cookiefil@yahoo.com Fitzner Farm Steven & Judy Fitzner 12658 Water St Wolverine, MI 49799 Cheboygan 231-525-8518 231-420-0740 fitznerfarm@sbcglobal.net www.fitznerfarm.com 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 Steven Fitzner 6653 Sherwood Hwy Bellevue, MI 49021 Eaton 269-763-3430 616-340-7171 steve@advantagefeed.com www.fitznerfarms.com Exit 48 on I-69, go west on M-78 to Cook Rd, go north to Sherwood Hwy, go west 1/2 mile to Walnut Grove Farm on the left.
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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. G.A. Pickworth & Family 961 Hartland Center Rd. Collins, OH 44826 419-668-2233 419-668-2233 Gaffney Farms Leo & Lori Gaffney Markus Gaffney 10350 Webb Rd Wales, MI 48027 St. Clair 810-384-6393 810-434-9198 cell gaffneyfarms64@gmail.com www.gaffneyfarms.com Map on website 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. Grand River Angus Farm Wayne Bleyenberg 1292 Wilson Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Kent 616-735-6243 616-889-2744 tristatecalf@comcast.net www.grandriverangusfarm.com Take I-96 exit to exit 70B. Go north 2 miles on M-11 to farm on right side of road.
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MEMBERSHIP Green Gate Farm Samuel Harris Justin 8498 Jack Pine Drive Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Washtenaw 314-517-0074 samharris06@comcast.net Hawkins Angus David & Kathleen Hawkins 3119 Willoughby Rd Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-214-1470 517-351-6905 home hawkin12@msu.edu Higgins Angus Farm Jerrad Higgins 1045 N. Lee Rd Saranac, MI 48881 Ionia 616-894-0781 higginsangusmi@gmail.com High Point Livestock Paige Tuggle PO Box 261 Ithaca, MI 48847 Gratiot 989-285-8615 paige.tuggle23@gmail.com High Point Livestock Phil & Lisa Tuggle PO Box 34 Ithaca, MI 48847 Gratiot 989-330-3466 ptuggle@michag.com 4 miles east of Ithaca to 5301 E. Washington Rd.
Highbanks Angus Bob & Becky Zellmer Brady, Paige, Thea & Ava 4932 Lawrence Road Nashville, MI 49073 Barry 269-945-7796 bob@highbanksangus.com www.highbankangus.com 4 miles west of Mooville! Hillside Acres* Steve, Nancy & 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 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
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MEMBERSHIP IRA Acres Richard, Mary and Jeff Ruemenapp 8230 Broadbridge Rd Fair Haven, MI 48023 St. Clair 586-321-7808 586-909-0825 rickruemenapp@yahoo.com J B R Angus Jerry & Bev Rosen 11940 Pulver Rd. Laingsburg, MI 48848 Shiawassee 517-675-7377 517-281-9338 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 Jerz Angus Farms Craig, Mary & Justin Jerz 50800 Maxon Rd Decatur, MI 49045 Cass 269-423-8634 269-423-2170 cell 269-423-8634 cjjerz@hotmail.com Approx. 5 miles southwest of Decatur on Valley Rd 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 Angus Kevin Beckington 6658 Beeler Rd Merritt, MI 49667 Missaukee 734-368-8430 231-328-5439 farm kevin@kbangus.com www.kbangus.com 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. 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. LaPeer’s Farm Jim & Kelly LaPeer 7912 Afton Rd. Afton, MI 49705 Cheboygan 231-238-9606 231-238-9606 fjlapeer2@yahoo.com I-75 exit 310, east 5 miles (on M-68) to Afton Rd., south 2 miles to farm LaPorte’s Harvest Moon Farm Shane & Doria LaPorte Deliah, Elijah & Lincoln 8261 S. Jackson Rd Clarklake, MI 49234 Jackson 517-740-6881 517-529-7074 laportesharvestmoonfarm@gmail.com
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MEMBERSHIP Little Cedar Cattle Co. Steve & Julie French 1264 Van Dyke Rd Beaverton, MI 48612 Gladwin 989-435-3200 989-798-8223 (Steve) 989-435-4891 juliefrench@nethawk.com www.littlecedarcattlecompany.com Take US 10, between Midland and Clare, to M-30. Go north on M-30 15 miles to Van Dyke Rd and turn west (at Big R’s station) go 3.5 miles to Little Cedar Cattle Co. sign on right. 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 Bernard 7156 Old State Rd Whittemore, MI 48770 Iosco 989-728-3136 989-728-3136 daryn@bernardbuilding.com Maple Side Farm Aaron & Elizabeth Phelps 12700 Myers Lake Ave Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Kent 616-696-2265 616-915-2198 (cell) amphelps@varnumlaw.com www.maplesidefarm.net 131 N to exit 101 (M-57); M-57 E to Myers Lake Ave (5 miles); N to Farm (1.3 miles) Matt Marion 3589 Hull Rd Leslie, MI 49251 Ingham 517-937-5490
Markley Farms Randy & Denise Markley Kyle & Troy 11835 Lehring Rd Byron, MI 48418 Shiawassee 989-295-1179 810-266-4242 denisemarkley@aol.com McCarthy Angus Farms Matt McCarthy 3833 East Deaner Rd Edmore, MI 48829 Montcalm 616-894-0246 matt.mccarthyfarms@gmail.com McVety, Rothwell* 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. Melissa Hutchings 12155 North Ave Bellevue, MI 49021 Barry 269-758-3190 mhutch84@yahoo.com Merriman Farms Joe, Susan, & DeeAnne Merriman 5214 Bancroft Lowell, MI 49331 Kent 616-868-9948 616-813-4043 (Joe’s cell) mfangus@aol.com From I-96 Exit #52 1/2 mile south to 52nd St, then 1/2 mile west
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From the barn At Reidholm Farms, we focus on getting back to the basics; having good, sound, functional breeding stock with longevity and style. We work to achieve a breeding program to develop cattle with good feet, and legs, straight top lines, lots of muscle and a great temperament. We are in the industry and right now, pounds of beef beef indust pay off! When you purchase at RK, rest assured that even after you get home, we will be available to answer any questions and give advice on breeding selections, feeding, grooming and showmanship. As in the past, all sale calves are halter broke and ready to be a part of your show string or breeding program. pro
SANDY REID
7647 Wellington Cnty Rd.10 Moorefield, Ontario N0G2K www.rkcattleco.ca 519.588.7560
MEMBERSHIP Michigan State University Dan Buskirk, Faculty Coordinator Tristan Foster 474 S. Shaw Lane; 2265 Anthony Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 Ingham 517-432-0400 517-353-2245 buskirk@msu.edu www.spartanbeef.com Farm at 5226 Bennett Rd; Lansing, MI 48910. From US 127 take Jolly Rd exit (exit 11), turn left (east) onto Dunckel Rd (0.4 mi), turn left (north) onto Collins Rd at T (1.0 mi), continue (east) onto Forest Rd (1.3 mi), turn right (south) onto Beaumont Rd at T (0.5 mi) 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 Northview Farms Don & Pat McKiernan 31840 Bordman Rd Richmond, MI 48062 Macomb 810-392-2359 Farm address is 31680 Fuerstenau Rd - Two miles north of Richmond on M-19 and 2 miles west on Fuerstenau Rd
Oak Row Angus* Doug, Amanda & Ryan Powell 3248 Powell Hwy Ionia, MI 48846 Ionia 616-527-1258 dpowell@ionia-mi.net www.oakrowangus.com From 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 956 Al Roberts Rd Senoia, GA 30276 517-881-8980 770-599-6056 chsimmons@mac.com www.omegafarms.com Precision Livestock LLC Kendra & Ben Diekevers 5214 Bancroft Ave Lowell, MI 49331 Kent 616-272-1675 616-893-6615 precisionlivestockllc@yahoo.com Pride & Heritage Farm Troy Nelson Maximus, Maggie and Cooper 6240 Wolverine Rd Wolverine, MI 49799 Cheboygan 231-525-9858 906-847-6456 mmc3nelson@yahoo.com 1 mile west of I-75 exit 301
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MEMBERSHIP R-Value Farms M & G Benaske 2800 E Vernon Hwy Rosebush, MI 48878 Isabella 517-204-4747 mbenaske@rvaluefoam.com www.rvaluefarms.com US 27 north to the Rosebush exit, turn west. At four way stop, turn north 2 miles to Vernon Rd, turn west 1.25 miles on south side of the road Rains Angus Dale Rains 290 Drake Rd Mercer, PA 16137 724-854-7200 724-748-4117 farm rainsangus@zoominternet.net I-80 east to Exit 15, north on Rt 19 - 5 miles, farm on right. RBM Farms Barbara Manning 11295 Wolf Creek Rd Hubbard Lake, MI 49747 Alpena 989-727-3211 Reid Livestock Co. Rob & Terri Reid Katie & Maggie 9224 Island Hwy Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Eaton 517-663-4266 517-441-3111 robreid1932@hotmail.com Reidholm Angus Sandy Reid 7647 Wellington Rd #10 Moorefield, ON NOG2KO 519-580-7560 reid@wcl.on.ca
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 Reidoca Angus William & Terri Reid 11938W Fire Tower Rd Cooks, MI 49817 Schoolcraft 906-644-2339 Call for directions. 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 Rocken Farms Ken & Rox Seckel 237 Townhall Melvin, MI 48454 Sanilac 810-387-0444 810-533-1144 (Ken) rockenfarms@msn.com 19 miles south of Sandusky (M-46) off of M-19
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The 2017 Calf Crop and a select group of bred females will be available. Ken, Deb and Christina Geuns 4995 Sleight Road • Bath, Michigan 48808 517-641-7152 Farm 517-230-8502 Ken’s cell • 517-230-9129 Deb’s cell www.michiganangus.org
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MEMBERSHIP Rosy Cattle Co. Lance Roszczewski Jason Walker 3602 E. Dryden Rd Metamora, MI 48455 Lapeer 810-614-7739 810-614-7739 810-796-3764 rosycattleco@gmail.com
Seldom Rest Farms Bruce, Scott, Andrew & Lois Foster 11893 M-140 Niles, MI 49120 Berrien 269-683-1776 269-208-6470 Scott’s cell afostersrf@gmail.com www.seldomrestfarms.com 5 miles north of Niles on M-140.
RPS Enterprises Pete, Barb, Ryan & Dene Sweeney 3215 Sandhill Rd Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-648-8458 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.
Shagbark Farm* J.R. Crissman 7525 Alaska Ave Caledonia, MI 49316 Kent 616-868-6040 (John)
Seedstock Bulls and Replacement Heifers chosen from about 75 calves born each year. Our calves are primarily sired by A.I. to nationally proven bulls.
2017 A.I. Sires: Bronc, Fortress, High Security
VOOGT FARMS
Gary & Shirley Voogt 2831 Hayes Street, Marne, MI 49435 Home: (616) 677-3680 • Cell: (616) 862-4158 • gcvoogt@gmail.com
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740 South Cedar St., Mason MI 48854
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MEMBERSHIP Sheridan Stock Farm William & Sally Sheridan 3175 Sitts Road Mason, MI 48854 Ingham 517-676-2503 517-676-9800 517-676-4440 bill@sheridanauctionservice.com www.sheridanauctionservice.com 1 mile west of Mason, MI on Sitts Rd Single Tree Farms Evan & Grace Boehmer Kris & Gene Bellingar 4939 Marshall Rd Charlotte, MI 48813 Eaton 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. Smilowski Family Gardens Jared & Robert Smilowski 6345 Wells Rd Jackson, MI 49201 Jackson 517-499-5098 Off M-50 in Napoleon St. Nick’s Cattle Co. Kent & Shelley Nickolaus 17720 Junction Rd. Addison, MI 49220 Lenawee 517-403-1428 kentnickolaus@gmail.com US 127 North of Addison to Junction Rd, east 1/2 mile on north side of road
Star Pointe Farm Pete Schreiber 613 Byron Rd Byron Center, MI 49315 Ottawa 616-896-6804 schreiberfr@aol.com M6 to 8th Ave, South to Byron Rd, 1st place on left Sterzick Farm Kirk Sterzick 5772 Alden Nash Lowell, MI 49331 Kent 616-262-9509 kirk@sterzickfarm.com I-96 to Exit 52 - Lowell. One mile south on Alden Nash/M-50. Stough Livestock Dave & Chris Stough 18565 G Drive N Marshall, MI 49068 Calhoun 517-712-1393 stoughsimm@hotmail.com 2 miles east of I-69, 2 miles N. I-94, Old 27 East 1.75 miles on G. Drive Sugar Ridge Farm Gregory & Tamie Cunningham 6375 E Maple Ridge 37th Road Rapid River, MI 49878 Delta (906) 446-3172 sgr6375@icloud.com www.sugarridgefarm.net 3 miles west off US-41 on CR 432/E Maple Ridge Located between Rapid River and Trenary Sunny Knoll Farms* Fred & DeAnn Openlander 8101 Clark Rd Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Clinton 517-626-6355
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For Sale Anytim e Tammy & Jeff Frankovich Rapid River, MI
Located 100 miles West of the Mackinaw Bridge on US-2 (906) 644-7174 Home • (906) 630-9784 Cell tjangus7174@gmail.com
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T.J. Angus Tammy & Jeff Frankovich 9405 L L Rd Rapid River, MI 49878 Delta 906-644-7174 tjangus7174@gmail.com 100 miles west of Mackinaw Bridge on US 2 to Co Rd 495 then 1 mile south, farm on the right.
Veeser Farm Ken & Cecile Veeser Box 133 Bark River, MI 49807 Menominee 906-466-2512 12 miles east of Escanaba on US-2, turn north on The Eustas Rd 1/2 mile turn west on Veeser Rd, first farm on right.
Taylor Farms* Diane Taylor 27802 Sand Lake Lane Brownstown, MI 48134 Wayne
Voogt Farms Gary & Shirley Voogt 2831 Hayes St Marne, MI 49435 Ottawa 616-677-3680 616-862-4158 gcvoogt@gmail.com www.voogtfarms.com 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.
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. Vaassen Angus Farm Dan and Sharon Vaassen 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.
Whetstone Creek Farm Eric Salinas 14741 60th Ave Evart, MI 49631 Osceola 231-631-4755 231-631-4755 salinasheritage@gmail.com from M-115, go south on M-66 to 15 Mile Rd, then west to 60th Ave, then south 1/4 mile to farm on west side of road
VanDenBerg Angus, LLC David & Rebecca VanDenBerg 4195 Barry Street Hudsonville, MI 49426 Ottawa 616-558-8789 drv1099@gmail.com www.vandenbergangus.com
White Birch Angus Chuck Preston 4780 County Line Rd Prescott, MI 48756 Arenac 989-873-4164 CAPreston04@aol.com 2 miles South; 1/4 mile west of Prescott
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White Diamond Angus Ranch Carl L Cline 19544 26 Mile Rd Albion, MI 49224 Calhoun 517-554-1729 carlzan@yahoo.com 12 miles north of I-94 on 26 Mile Rd between Prairie and Duck Lakes
Z Acres Austin “Ike” Zimmerman 10893 E. Jenks Rd Carson City, MI 48811 Montcalm 989-584-3608 zacres@cmsinternet.net 3.5 miles south of Carson City, MI
Windy Ridge Farm Tim, Mary, Justin & Dylan Stoll Justin & Dylan 13414 Clintonia Rd Grand Ledge, MI 48837 Ionia 517-927-3365
Zeedyk, Robert Robert Zeedyk 2885 Lakeview Dr Warsaw, IN 46582 574-858-0049 219-716-0049 2 miles north of US 30 on 650 East
Harvey Wright 11671 Watson Rd Bath, MI 48808 Clinton 517-641-4091 517-256-3940 (cell) wrightl@msu.edu Watson Rd north of Howe
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ADVERTISER INDEX Angus Productions, Inc / Casey Jentz.............................................................................................................. 47 Barker Creek Cattle Co..................................................................................................................................... 53 Bordner Farms...................................................................................................................................................... 33 Butternut Ridge Farms........................................................................................................................................ 39 Dawson Farms...................................................................................................................................................... 21 Eastview Angus Farm............................................................................................................. Inside Front Cover Evergreen Angus......................................................................................................................................................5 Fitzner Farm.......................................................................................................................................................... 45 Grand River Angus Farm.................................................................................................................................... 51 Highbanks Angus.................................................................................................................................................. 32 Hy-View Farm....................................................................................................................................................... 31 KB Farms................................................................................................................................... Inside Back Cover LaPeer’s Farm........................................................................................................................................................ 57 Lutchka Angus..........................................................................................................................................................3 Mann Angus..............................................................................................................................................................7 Maple Side Farm................................................................................................................................................... 37 Michigan State University................................................................................................................................... 35 Oak Row Angus.................................................................................................................................................... 20 RK Cattle Co........................................................................................................................................................ 49 R-Value Farms....................................................................................................................................................... 23 Seldom Rest Farm............................................................................................................................... Back Cover Sheridan Realty & Auction................................................................................................................................. 55 Single Tree Farm......................................................................................................................................................4 Sterzick Farm........................................................................................................................................................ 61 Sugar Ridge Cattle............................................................................................................................................... 23 TJ Angus................................................................................................................................................................. 57 Vaassen Angus Farm............................................................................................................................................ 62 Voogt Farms.......................................................................................................................................................... 54 White Birch Angus............................................................................................................................................... 13
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West of US-127 at Houghton Lake Exit. Take M-55 West 10 miles to Merritt. Turn left (south) on Meritt Road 1 mile to Beeler Rd. Turn Right (west) 3/4 mile to farm.
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eldom Rest” Farms
October 14, 2017 • Niles, Michigan • October 13, 2018 Seldom Rest BRMF Bardot 890
Seldom Rest Princess 5047
2016 NJAS Grand Champion Owned Cow Calf Pair Shown by Sydney Schnoor
Seldom Rest Sandy 5086
Grand Champion Fort Worth Stock Show Jr Angus Show Shown by Shelby Phillips
2016 NAILE Grand Champion Female Shown By Schnoor Family
Seldom Rest Lucy 6013
Seldom Rest BRMF Bardot 890
Reserve Grand Champion 2017 WNAF Open Show Shown by Kathryn Coleman
2015 NAILE Reserve Grand Champion Shown By Sydney Schnoor
Invest in a History of Success! SALE 131 Robin Ct. MANAGED Howell, MI 48855 BY: 517-546-6374 www.cotton-associates.com
The Foster Family
11893 M-140 • Niles, MI 49120 Scott: 269-208-6470 Bruce: 269-208-2237 • Andrew: 269-208-1445 email: afostersrf@gmail.com www.seldomrestfarms.com
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