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Canadian Hereford Digest
Highlights from the 2006 October Hereford Link Issue

Contents

2006 October Hereford Link Issue Every fall, bred commercial Hereford heifers are a popular addition at purebred sales. These were raised by Crone Herefords, Hardisty, AB

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From Field to Desk

  Everybody likes to talk about change. We've all heard it - "if you're not moving forward then you're going backward." Mostly, I would agree with this philosophy but sometimes when we believe we're doing a lot of things right, it's advantageous to step back and analyze our assets. Don't misunderstand - I'm all for progress, but changes have to have a positive effect on production efficiency at ALL levels of the beef chain if they are going to increase market share over the long run.

  Canada 's commercial cattlemen are being offered more predictable and profitable Hereford genetics right now than ever before in history. The cattle are more fertile, have far fewer problems and have greater feed efficiency than every before. More than anything else, three common management practices have become the norm for most purebred breeders. First, more and more herds are operating in similar environments to those used by our commercial customers. We cull cows for the same reasons and we choose and raise our replacements so that they have the best possible opportunity to remain profitable over a long period of time. Birth weight, udder quality, longevity and disposition are of prime importance.

  Secondly, in order that we guarantee that cattlemen purchase only the best genetics possible, the vast majority of our breeders offer only the top 50 per cent or less of their bull calf crop.

  Finally, the importance of after sale service and communication instills confidence in the buyer, not only for the cattle he has purchased but more importantly for the people he has dealt with.

  When genuinely applied, these three management tools spell a recipe for success. This attitude is contagious. Remember - purebred breeders are cattle buyers too.

  Our commercial customer base is well educated, loyal and discriminating. They compete willingly for the stock our breeders offer and they have good taste, often bidding strongly against owners of registered cows for the same bull.

  So when it comes to "change", sometimes it's best to consider the things we do well and do them BETTER! After all, as the number of satisfied customers grow, so too does the demand for more numbers of the same quality and for more breeders of the same integrity.

  Like all of you, I look forward to the fall sale season - both purebred and commercial. The calves and yearlings are selling well and so I am sure the bulls will too.

  See you there!

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PICKARD CREEK RANCH
By Kurt Gilmore

PICKARD CREEK RANCH  "This might be a good deal here. With a little bit of work, a guy could make this into something."

  Clint's answer was, "You don't have enough years in your life to get this place fixed up. This is a disaster."

  That conversation took place between Lyle Alberts and his friend, Clint, when Lyle first set eyes on the Pickard Creek Ranch.

  Nevertheless, with the agreement of his good wife, Sandy, they bought the ranch and moved there in the spring of 1999. "We bought it and landed here with six liner-loads of bred cows on the 20th of March and started calving on the 10th of April and there was nothing here, nothing. A buddy of mine from Big Lake came and helped us. The first time I came to look at this place there were cars all over the yard, hoods up, bales laying everywhere. It was just a mess. The first five years it was work all the time; cleaning and fencing. We bought train loads of fence posts and put in 25 miles of new fence here. There were old split cedar posts and everything was either dangling or tied onto trees."

  However, when a visitor pulls into the ranch today, they would never know that this historical old ranch hadn't always been well maintained. In addition to cleaning up junk from all corners of the ranch, Lyle and Sandy completely remodeled the house, totally re-landscaped 160 acres of delta land so that it might be irrigated by pivot and reinvented and updated the ranch-owned irrigation system to make it dependable and efficient.

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Life on Peonan Point - Tri-Ber Ranch
By Kurt Gilmore

You don't just stop by on your way to somewhere else to visit with Ken and Judy Hoff. If you get there for a visit, it's because that is where you were going. Lake Manitoba, north of Winnipeg, splits into two arms at its far north end leaving a substantial amount of land in a peninsula running between those two bodies of water that is about 45 km long. That peninsula is known as Peonan Point and at the very southern tip lies one of the most practical working ranches in Canada. It is comprised of 10,000 acres and is surrounded by water on three sides. It has been home to Ken and Judy and their families since the spring of 2000.

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Manitoba Farm Over 90 Years With Herefords

Manitoba Farm Over 90 Years With HerefordsAshern, Manitoba, in the Interlake country, is home to one of Canada 's oldest Hereford enterprises. Lawrence and June Stoneham took over the herd in 1956 and have managed it for the past 50 years.

The first registered Herefords at this farm were purchased by Benjamin Stoneham in 1914, shortly after he emigrated from London, England. Fifty head of very high quality straight-bred Hereford cows are still maintained on the bush pastures at this beautiful ranch. The quality and condition of the cows and calves this summer were as good as could be found anywhere. Lawrence takes pride in the fact that he has exclusively used Manitoba bred bulls and one of his principal sources is the herd of his good friend and neighbour, Gordon Otto.

Lawrence 's wife June Stoneham is known throughout the area for her exceptional hospitality and cooking, as well as for the many hours she works to maintain a carefully groomed yard. Located on the north side of the highway, just southwest of Ashern, the farm is admired by all that drive by.

The calves from the Stoneham herd top the market when they are sold in the fall at the Ashern Livestock Market and with 92 years on the grass and in the ownership of the Stoneham family, Lawrence and June are anxiously awaiting the 100 year anniversary of this fine herd.

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BONANZA 2006
AUGUST 2-6, 2006 - BRANDON, MB

BONANZA 2006

Hereford Health
Fall Vaccinations and Processing
By Roy Lewis DVM

Producers are in the best position to control stress and maximize resistance to disease when timing of weaning is totally in their control. It has been proven time and again in the past with preimmunized (vaccinated) calves both morbidity (percentage getting sick) and mortality (percentage dying) is reduced. It is far better to prevent disease by vaccination than treat it both in terms of costs, death loss and chronics. If you have not immunized at spring turnout for the common diseases such as blackleg (7 0r 8 Way), IBR, PI3, BVD, BRSV, and haemophilus do it NOW. Most veterinarians are recommending these as the common infectious diseases to vaccinate for. If the classic shipping fever pneumonias are encountered, the pasteurella organisms can be vaccinated for as well. The most important thing to remember is the calves ideally should have protection to these diseases before the stress of weaning occurs. If vaccinated initially at spring turnout the booster can be given right at weaning.

Any other stressful procedures such as castration of the poorer bull calves or tattooing are best done ahead of weaning as well. Hopefully these procedures are already done but if not don't leave them until weaning. The only stress at weaning should be the weaning event itself.

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The B.C. Hereford Bull-etin

Salmon Arm Fair
September 9, 2006
Salmon Arm, BC
Judge: Ian Harvie, Olds, AB

GRAND CHAMPION BULL
CCR 57G STAMINA ET 199S, the Grand Champion Bull Calf for Copper Creek Ranch, Princeton, went on to take the top championship honour at the Salmon Arm Fair

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL
Copper Creek Ranch was in the winner's circle again when they showed their entry of CCR 117F Rock Solid ET 314R to the Reserve Champion position.

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
BLAIR ATHOL 17K CASSIE 57M was previously named the Senior Champion Female for Springford Farm, Nanoose Bay.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
Kootenay Polled Herefords of Castlegar, showed Square-D Lexus 950M to the Reserve Senior Champion Female before being awarded the Grand Championship.

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The Alberta Influence
A message from the new AHA President:

It is an honour and a privilege to serve as the Alberta Hereford President this year. The AHA will stay committed to the promotion and advertising of our great breed. Along with the promotion of our maternal and docile characteristics, we plan to prove that the Herefords are competitive in the feedlot through the ongoing feedlot trials. The industry has healed and is in a positive forward motion. I encourage all beef producers to use Hereford cattle to better their herds and increase their profits. The AHA welcomes everyone to partake in the upcoming Hereford events or functions in your area. An open invitation is extended to all at the major shows, sales, and auction marts.
PUT THE CREDIT WHERE THE CREDIT IS DUE AND MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU!

Blaine Brost

Alberta Hereford Bull Lottery

The third Alberta Hereford Association Bull Lottery is now in progress. In 2006, to increase your chances to win, we are giving away two $2,500 credit vouchers. Remember to ask for your transfer to be AUTOMATICALLY entered to win.

Buy a Hereford Bull this fall and win one of two $2,500 credit vouchers. The winners will be drawn in January 2007. Don't forget to ask for a transferred registration paper when buying your bulls this fall!

Check out the Alberta Hereford Association web site for a complete list of upcoming HEREFORD events in the province. Also, take advantage of free classified advertising. Visit www.albertaherefords.com today!!

Alberta is the host of the National Hereford Show at Farmfair International in November 2006.

Tuesday, November 7: Junior Showmanship, Solitaire Classic, Heifer Show and draw, National Show

Wednesday, November 8 at 8:00 am: OPEN SHOWS (Horned & Polled)

Saturday, November 11: PEN SHOWS (a.m.)

CENTRAL ALBERTA HEREFORD CLUB
Submitted by Andrea Sheehan

The CAHC has been very active hosting several functions and programs. Our Semen Auction at our Annual Meeting in April was a great success selling 22 units of semen for the excellent price of $7,125. Many thanks to all the donors and bidders alike for the tremendous support of the CAHC.

We co-hosted the AHA Annual Meeting this year in Olds along with a great Junior Hereford Show. This event was well organized by Jim Prichard and Michele Rutledge. Blaine Brost was handed the duties of AHA president with Andy Schuepbach being named Vice President. The day ended with an excellent meal and a nice ceremony honouring the Alberta Commercial Breeder of Year - Hansinger Ranch, Alberta Purebred Breeder of the Year - Dallas Farms and Alberta Hall of Fame inductees - Murray Stauffer and Oliver From.

Our club organized and held a Field Day at Lacombe and were rewarded with an excellent set of bull calves, heifer calves and pens of three heifer calves to be sorted by our judge Gordon Klein, assisted by his son Curtis. Matejka Farms exhibited the Grand Champion Bull Calf, Little Red Deer Herefords the Grand Champion Heifer Calf and Stauffer Farms the Champion Pen of Heifer Calves. The day ended with a great BBQ steak supper that was enjoyed by all.

The annual Hereford Supremacy Sale will be held at the Olds Cow Palace on November 21, 2006 with excellent interest in the sale. We expect to offer 50 purebred females, three to four top quality bull calves and approximately 25 to 30 commercial bred heifers.

PEACE RIVER HEREFORD CLUB
Submitted by Serena Reber

The Peace River Hereford Club will be holding their Annual Meeting the first part of November in Rycroft. There will be discussions of this spring's Hereford Influence Sale and planning will begin for our Third Annual Sale in the spring of 2007.

The Peace Country Beef Congress will be held January 12 & 13, 2007 in High Prairie. This event has now established itself as the one to attend as a sponsor, exhibitor or spectator. This event is moving into its ninth year with improvements made each year to ensure the success of this congress, which has become the top attraction for the beef industry in the Peace Region. For further information you may contact the event co-ordinator, Jaime Borduzak at (780) 523-4033.

CALGARY DISTRICT HEREFORD CLUB
Submitted by Karen Sutton

The Calgary Club held its Annual Field Day at Lloyd and Jo Anne Brodersen's farm, Tristar Cattle Co., at Airdrie in late July. The day was a big success with good attendance, great weather, lots of good cattle and a horse show. Thank you so much to the Brodersens for the use of their facility and their hospitality.

SOUTHERN ALBERTA HEREFORD CLUB
Submitted by Carolyn Templeton

Herefords are busy in the south! Plans are underway for the All Breeds Bull Spectacular slated for October 28th 2006 at the Agriplex in Taber. This is the second year in Taber The Herefords showed very strong last year. Congratulations to Doenz Ranches for winning People's Choice for their Hereford long yearling as well as their Angus calf!

We are excited to be involved in Balog Auction's British Breeds Bonanza Rancher Calf Sale again. Last year Fraser Hirsche Meats supplied Hereford Beef for the barbecue and by all accounts was the best beef ever eaten! The date for this year's sale is October 17 th. This sale, as Bob's always are, will be very special, as it is the 10th anniversary of the British Breeds Bonanza. Bob does a great job of sourcing calves from some of the best British herds in Western Canada. Come on down and see pens full of uniform, classy steers and heifers.

NORTHERN ALBERTA HEREFORD CLUB
Submitted by Ken Rutledge

It has been another good year for the NAHC. We see continued interest in Hereford cattle. We held our annual meeting in Daysland and our executive remains unchanged. The NAHC honoured Purebred Breeder of the Year, Glenrose Polled Herefords, and commercial cattlemen Walter Busenius of Hay Lakes and the Pfeffer Family of Strome. Our congratulations to all!!

The 12th annual Hardisty Field Day was a huge success. Thanks to the the Johner's for judging and to the crew who helped set up and take down panels. A special thanks to Ron & June Berg, Prairie Rose Stock Farm, for donating our raffle heifer for the fundraiser.

We are looking forward to Farmfair where the Northern Alberta Hereford Club is featuring a "Diamond Solitaire" Classic. The top placing heifer wins $5,000. Herefords continue to enjoy success due to the hard work of fellow Hereford breeders.

EAST CENTRAL HEREFORD CLUB

More than adequate spring moisture granted us bumper hay crops and pasture conditions as good as  hey can get out  n the east country this summer. Cattle look good, and we are all looking forward to them coming off pasture in good shape this year.

Things have been pretty quiet as far as club activity is concerned. 4-H'rs showing Hereford or Hereford influence calves did well at the local Achievement Days in June. The Prairie Rose Beef Club Champion was a Hereford steer, shown by Bailey Code. Aaron Fletcher's Hereford heifer was also a club winner. Grooming and Showmanship classes from the East Sounding Creek Club were also won by members showing Hereford steers (Katelyn and Levi Westerlund).

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Saskatchewan Cow-man Sense

The fall show and sale season is upon us again and I wish you success with your sales. International visitors traveling to our shows have increased over the past several years indicating that we have an excellent opportunity to develop new markets.

The Saskatchewan Hereford Association is gearing up for the Hereford Show at Canadian Western Agribition, November 20-25, 2006 in Regina. There is a new event this year - "Bulls of the Breed Classic". A group of three current year bull calves will be shown in a class between the females and bulls during the Hereford show on Friday, November 24. Each exhibitor entering a group of three will be provided with signage for their stalls and information on the marketing of your bull calves will be included in the show book. (See page 15 of Cattle Call for details and entry information).

Not only will you have an opportunity to market your bulls, but you will also have a chance at winning $2,500 if you are selected as the Champion "Bulls of the Breed Classic". Many thanks to Herefords Today, show sponsor, for providing the prize money.

We are seeing more interest in our Hereford bulls and this is an opportunity to focus on our breed and have some excitement doing it!

Our new Breeder Directory will be available at Agribition, so stop by the booth for a coffee and pick up a copy.

The Southwest Hereford Zone held its Annual Customer Appreciation Field Day on Friday, August 11, 2006 at the Gillespie Hereford Ranch at Wymark. A good crowd was on hand to take in the day's events.

The day started off with the Junior Showmanship Show. Travis Bygrove, Sky Track Ranch, Lloydminster, was the judge for the two showmanship classes. Participating in the show were: Leigh Bircham, Jordan Bircham, Lexie Girodat, Kallie Gillespie, Lacey Gillespie, and Evan Girodat. Selected out of the first class were: Leigh Bircham and Lexie Girodat and the second class saw Kallie Gillespie and Evan Girodat making it to the Championship round.

After the junior events were wrapped up, the zone held its Jackpot Bull Calf Show. 14 bull calves were entered in the show. John and Kevin Williamson from Mankota were the judges.

Champion Bull Calf went to Gillespie Hereford Ranch, Wymark and they were presented with a jacket from the Canadian Hereford Association and a mineral tub from MLS Mineral Tubs.

Reserve Champion Bull Calf was won by Braun Ranch Ltd., Simmie, and the Braun's received a vest from Mankota Stockman's Weigh Co. and mineral from MasterFeeds.

John and Kevin also judged the pen of three bred heifers. Winning the Champion Pen of Bred Heifers was Donnie Gillespie and Reserve Champion Pen of Bred Heifers went to Don Banford.

The South East Hereford Zone's Annual Cattleman's Field Day was held on Saturday, August 12 at C & T Cattle Co., Chris & Tina Lees, Arcola. The field day featured the competitive bull and heifer futurity. There were six classes of bull and heifer calves with 31 total entries in both. The judges for the day were: Grant Gordon, Trevor Branvold and Brenda Milligan.

Champion Bull Calf was won by Meadow Acres Polled Herefords, Blair & Laurel Fornwald & Family of Lampman and Reserve Champion Bull Calf went to ANL Polled Herefords, Karl & Karen Lischka of Steelman. In the Heifer Futurity, Champion Heifer Calf was an entry of Meadow Acres Polled Herefords, Lampman and Reserve Champion Heifer Calf was awarded to Hi-Cliffe Farms, Jim Millham & Family of Esterhazy.

A calcutta was held on the cow/calf pairs. The Champion pair was an entry of Meadow-Acres Polled Herefords, the Fornwald Family of Lampman, and Reserve pair went to ANL Polled Herefords, Steelman. The winners of the Calcutta were the Manitoba Connection.

 

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Your Opinion Counts

Hi Kurt,
Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed all the good, informative reading in the Herd Sire Edition. We particularly enjoyed reading 'Moving Out'. It is heartening to read of an ongoing progressive cow/calf operation like the Frieburgers' in Ontario. We appreciate such good articles.

Graham & Evelyn Gillies
Milton, Ontario

Kurt
Just a note to thank you for the front-page coverage of Lakeford Impressive 56M. It will be a sad day when we have to part with him.
Hope you have had a good summer and will see you this fall.

Sincerely,
Lakeford Polled Herefords
Dave, Jean, Dan, Shelley & Girls

Dear Kurt,
How are you? Well, I hope. I have just received your 51st Annual Herd Sire Edition and I write to congratulate you on an excellent edition - probably one of your best.
I have, as you may recollect, been over on six different occasions and each trip I purchased a bull. I have needed another bull for several years now but have been thwarted in my endeavours by BSE and the EU banning any live cattle imports from Canada because your Vets cannot certify that meat and bone meal have not been fed. I now read in the 51st HSE in the interview with Dr. Wooding that you have a ban on meat and bone meal. Does this mean that you are also able to export to the UK and have your government vets got this cleared with the EU vets? If they have not got the exportations cleared, then I hope you and all your cattlemen supporters are creating merry hell to get the ban lifted as I know there are others who are in a similar predicament to myself whether they be beef or dairy breeders. I am doing my darnest this side but need all the help I can get and your vets seem to be in the best position to deal with EU vets.
Sorry to go on but customers like me are not getting any younger so we have to lead off as often as we see an opening.
Keep up the good work and we are actively involved with Hereford Beef in the UK and it is helping marketing bulls.

Regards,
Graham Stratford
England

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Manitoba Mainstream

MANITOBA SUMMER MOE SHOW
The Annual Manitoba Summer MOE show was held in conjunction with the Carman Country Fair on July 14. The numbers were smaller than in previous years but the quality was top notch. Lawrence Daniel of Kenton judged the show.

Heifer calf born in 2006.
Leveldale Polled Herefords, Douglas; KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie; Cal-Lea Herefords, Wawanesa

Female born Jan. 1 - March 31, 2005
Greenridge Farms, Fisher Branch; Leveldale Polled Herefords, Douglas; Cal-Lea Herefords, Wawanesa

Female born Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2004 with calf at side
Greenridge Farms, Fisher Branch; WLB Livestock Douglas.; Leveldale Polled Herefords, Douglas; Cal-Lea Herefords, Wawanesa

Female born prior to Jan. 1, 2004 with calf at side
KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie; Flyer Cattle Co., Brandon; Cal-Lea Herefords, Wawanesa

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
GRH 236G Mystic 2P - Greenridge Farms, Fisher Branch

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
WLB 72M Sara 197P - WLB Livestock Douglas

Bull calf born in 2006.
Greenridge Farms, Fisher Branch; WLB Livestock, Douglas; Cal-Lea Herefords, Wawanesa

Bull born Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2005
KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie; Greenridge Farms, Fisher Branch; Cal-Lea Herefords, Wawanesa

GRAND CHAMPION BULL
KTCT 7C Fed 5R - KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL
GRH 4S - Greenridge Farms, Fisher Branch

Breeders Herd
Greenridge Farms, Fisher Branch; Leveldale Polled Herefords, Douglas; KTCT Polled Herefords, Portage la Prairie

Get-of-Sire
Cal-Lea Herefords, Wawanesa

MANITOBA HEREFORD COMMERCIAL PRODUCER FOR 2006
Laurence and June Stoneham from Ashern were selected as the Manitoba Hereford Commercial Cattleman of the year. They have been breeding Herefords all their life with their herd being 100% commercial Hereford for at least 45 years. They have downsized their herd in recent years and are now calving out about 140 - 150 females a year. Their cattle are sold as yearlings/long yearlings at the Ashern Auction Mart. The presentation was made to the Stoneham 's at the Lundar Bull Sale.

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Ontario Happenings

SILVER TROPHY AWARDS - 2006
Grosvenor Farm, Shelburne, were presented with three Silver Trophy Awards for GROSVENOR TEMPTATION 137K 204N, GROSVENOR MS SUPREME 29F 508N and GH NEUTRALIZER ET 324N. Pictured left to right are Ron Wells, OHA Secretary Manager; Lorne and Gwen Morphy; David, Joshua and Justin Lasby.

25-Year Pin Presentation
Tom and Kathy Davidson of Davidsglen Polled Herefords, Ilderton, were presented with a Canadian Hereford Association 25-year pin by Scott Leeson, Ontario CHA representative.

OTTAWA VALLEY ZONE PICNIC
John and Barbara Mastine of Bar-J-M Herefords, Whitney, hosted the Ottawa Valley Zone Summer Picnic in conjunction with the Ontario Cattlemen's Clinic and OJHA Beef-A-Rama show in July. Zone president, Burt Grundy presented John and Barb with a gift. Pictured at left is Sarah Darraugh, who was a vital part of the planning and activities.

DATES OF INTEREST IN ONTARIO
Hereford & Hereford Influence Calf Sales:

October 28 Selby Livestock Auction
November 2 Ontario Stockyards Inc.
November 17 Brussels Livestock Market
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Friday, November 3 at 4:00 p.m. Futurity and Junior Showmanship
Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. Open Show
Ontario Hereford Association Second Fall Sale - Saturday, December 2, Orangeville Fairgrounds
For further details on any of the above events, please contact the OHA office.

Ontario Junior Hereford Association Beef-A-Rama
July 15-16 Whitney, ON
Hosted by Bar-J-M Herefords
Judges: Shelia James & Mack James

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE: Hills Little Missy 98N - Gerrit Hill.
GRAND CHAMPION BULL: Bar-J-M Investor 20R - Sarah Darraugh.
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE : Corp Creek Rosey - Laine Corp.
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL: Shady-Birch Porter's Spruce 2S - Dan Porter.

Other Champions
HEIFER CALF CHAMPION - Hill's Little Lilly 117S, Gerrit Hill
RESERVE HEIFER CALF CHAMPION - Bar-J-M La Senza 14S, Sarah Darraugh
CHAMPION YEARLING FEMALE - Corp Creek Rosey, Laine Corp
RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING FEMALE - BNMHPH Miss Kaylee ET 129R, Zack McConnell
Showmanship:
Pee Wee Champion - Steven Jones
Reserve Champion - Alex McLaughlin
Junior Champion - Steven Jones
Reserve Champion - Kyra McConnell
Intermediate Champion - Sarah Darraugh
Reserve Champion - John Thurston
Senior Champion - Ryan Brown
Reserve Champion - Virginia Martel
GRAND CHAMPION SHOWPERSON: Sarah Darraugh, Whitney, ON
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION SHOWPERSON: Ryan Brown, Orillia, ON

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Nechako Valley Exhibition MOE Show
August 19, 2006 Vanderhoof, BC
Judge: Wayne Burgess, Del Bonita, AB

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF BULL

Grand Champion Bull - TLELL 19N LITTLE ROCK 8N was the solo yearling bull entry shown by Richardson Ranch, Tlell, BC. He is sired by Blair Athol 20 The Rock ET 19N. LITTLE ROCK was also named the RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION BEEF BULL over all breeds at the 4-H Show held the same weekend.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL - MORLEY SEAN 7S by Morley Milan 6M was a winner for Morley Polled Herefords, Quesnel, BC.

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - HAROLDSON'S KALI 035J ET 58N was shown by Jamie Richardson of Richardson Ranch, Tlell, BC. 58N is a daughter of TA-Bar WLB Formula 035J and was previously named the Senior Champion Female.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - TLELL S5 ROMA 6P was also named the Reserve Senior Champion for Kenny Richardson, Tlell, BC. She was shown with her Remitall Medallion 58M heifer calf at side.

Other Champions

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE

JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE - TLELL 36N KEMA 8S by HF 4L Beyond 36N, was the entry of Richardson Ranch, Tlell, BC. Jamie Richardson also won the RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE at the 4-H Show with this cow and calf pair.

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE - CCR TLELL 29F BLU LISA ET 536R by CS Boomer 29F, was shown by Richardson Ranch, Tlell, BC.

PROGENY OF DAM - Richardson Ranch, Tlell, BC

PREMIER BREEDER & PREMIER EXHIBITOR - Richardson Ranch, Tlell, BC

Ontario West Central Zone MOE Show
August 26, 2006 Barrie, ON

Grand Champion Bull - MHPH 13P STETSON 102S was named the Bull Calf Champion and Grand Champion Bull for Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orrilia, ON.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull - Medonte Highlands were in the winner's circle again with MHPH 68M RAWHIDE 1012R. He was named the Grand Champion Yearling Bull before being named the Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

Grand Champion Female - River Valley Polled Herefords, Newburgh, were winners of the Grand Champion Junior and Grand Champion Female with their entry of HINTERLAND FRUITTY TUTTY 3R.

Reserve Grand Champion Female - Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords took home the Reserve Grand Champion award with MHPH MS 24K NITA 109N. She had previously been named the Grand Champion Senior Female

Other Champions

RESERVE CHAMPION BULL CALF - MHPH 13P SPUR 1015S was the entry of Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia ON.

RESERVE CHAMPION YEARLING BULL - BAR-J-M INVESTOR 201R was the entry of Bar-J-M Herefords, Whitney, ON.

SENIOR CHAMPION BULL - GH COL PATTON 20P was the entry of Sarah Darraugh, Whitney, ON.

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION BULL - ADANAC JUDGE 5P was the entry of Allan Lambie.

GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER CALF - TABOO 59M SAFRONA 112S was the entry of Taboo Polled Herefords, Nobleton, ON.

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CALF - BNMHPH MS 13P BETHANY ET 217S was the entry of Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords and BNC Polled Herefords.

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE - MHPH MS 68M DAINTY 116R was the entry of Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, ON.

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR FEMALE - MHPH MS 68M GOLDIE 126P was the entry of Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords.

BREEDERS HERD - Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, ON.

GET-OF-SIRE - Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords.

PREMIER BREEDER & PREMIER EXHIBITOR - Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords.

West Central Hereford Zone Banner Show
September 4, 2006 Orangeville, ON
Judge: Eric Rincker, Sunderland, ON

GRAND CHAMPION BULL was won by MHPH 68M RAWHIDE 1012R, exhibited by Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords, Orillia, ON. The banner was sponsored by Kirby Polled Herefords, Belwood, ON.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL was won by REMITALL PISTON 100P, exhibited by Moorehaven Farms, Acton, ON. Nuhope Farm, Laurel, ON, sponsored the banner.

GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE was won by Medonte Highlands with MHPH MS 68M NITA 1112R with the banner sponsored by Pine Lawn Farms, Warren, ON.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE, MHPH MS 68M GOLDIE 126P with her 2006 heifer calf, MPHP MS 3K GOLDIE 210S was another winner for Medonte Highlands. Taboo Polled Herefords, Nobleton, ON, sponsored the banner.

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Cattleman's Choice Bull Sale
April 17, 2006 Swift Current, SK

Total Average
21 bulls $52,600 $2,505

GRAND CHAMPION HORNED BULL
BVHF STD 20P was consigned by Bill and Agnes Blair of Bonaventure Herefords, Lanigan. He sold to Matador Pasture Co-op of Kyle for $2,700.

GRAND CHAMPION POLLED BULL
GWG 37L Douglas 34P from GWG Polled Herefords, Imperial, was the choice of John Parker, Eastend, for $3,000.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HORNED BULL
WA Sparky 20P was consigned by Bill Ayrey, Evesham, and sold to Pat Corcoran, Kincaid, for $2,200.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION POLLED BULL
Dale Wilms, Swift Current, sold ES Rusty 11T to Richard Berger, Central Butte, for $2,200.

The Champion Pen of Heifers was won by Braun Ranch, Admiral and the Reserve Champion Pen of Heifers went to Doug and Wanda Mann.

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Obituaries

Peter Joseph Cieslak of Moose Jaw, SK

Peter Joseph Cieslak of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on August 5, 2006. Pete was one of a family of seven born to Joseph and Magdalene Cieslak. He was born on July 9, 1927 on the family homestead at Hodgeville, where he grew up and worked right along with the rest of the family. He attended the Edinburgh School in the country. Wherever Pete was working around the farm, he could always be heard yodeling or whistling. He enjoyed life to the fullest.

Pete was an honorary and very active lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Hodgeville Elks, and also a member of the Hodgeville Volunteer Fire Department.

After his parents retired, Pete and his brother John took over the family farm. Together they farmed and raised purebred Hereford cattle and were both lifetime members of the Canadian Hereford Association. Pete also enjoyed attending Hereford shows and sales. He and John even did some custom combining in Canada and the United States.

Pete also enjoyed playing hockey, curling and baseball but spending time with family and friends were the happiest times for him.

Pete is survived by his brothers, John and Walter, sister, Helen (Grismer) and all of their families. Pete will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him.

 

George H. Couch of Perth, ON

George H. Couch, Perth, ON, was born Dec. 8, 1953 and passed away suddenly on June 8, 2006 in Kingston.

He was a well-known farmer and Hereford breeder with a love for his cattle, horses and Border Collies, which he and Faye raised on the family farm, "Kiwanda Stock Farms."

George is the son of the late George B. and Joanne Couch, much loved husband of Faye (White) Couch; cherished father of Shelli Giff (Ed Crawford), Brian (Ann) Giff and Janet Giff (Dale Ogilvie); special grandpa of Andrew and Brianna Giff, Kailynne Ogilvie, Kevin Tyler and Tim Crawford; dear brother of Richard (late Florence) Couch, Mary (late Eldon) Richmond and the late Donald Couch and Marguerite Frizell.

George will be fondly remembered by his mother-in-law, Irene McCurdy, sister-in-law, Florence Bell and brother-in-law, Barry Fisell and Faye's family as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Rena Slaght of Langton, ON

Rena Slaght of Langton, ON, passed away on July 8, 2006. She is survived by three daughters; Lillie Jeanette, JoAnn Grace and Penny Jean, four grandchildren, two brothers, Donald John and Harvey Bentley and one sister Lila Jean Furler.

Catherina Alena Riemens was born on March 22, 1927 at Charing Cross, ON in Rawleigh Township, Kent County. Her father, Peter Riemens, came to Canada from the Netherlands and married Grace Viola Bentley in 1926. The family moved to a farm near Delhi in l932 where her father had a job as a hired man for a tobacco share grower. They lived in a tobacco barn where one end was made into living quarters. Being the depression, it was hard to make ends meet, so her father decided to make a bit more money to provide for his family by making 'home brew' to sell. As quoted by Rena, "One of my earliest memories is of the R.C.M.P. coming into our house looking for beer. Our winter's supply of potatoes was lined up against the kitchen wall to keep them from freezing. The police emptied every bag looking for bottles. The police got my brother and me out of bed and made us stand against the wall while they searched for beer. I was just a little girl and I was scared to death. I was so sleepy and so very young but decided then and there that I would never be a bootlegger."

The family later moved to Delhi where she started school, and from there they moved to Langton. At the age of 14, she graduated from grade eight. This began a very hard time in her life as her mother had a very bad accident and became a paraplegic. Her mother's accident ended Rena's childhood, as she was responsible for caring for her mother, as well as her two younger brothers and sister. With no running water and only a wood stove, Rena did everything possible to make her mother comfortable.

In February, 1946 she married John (Jack) Slaght and moved to the family farm on the East-Quarter line of North Walsingham. Here they raised their three daughters, while growing tobacco, general farming and developing a large herd of purebred registered Hereford cattle.

 

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