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Kessler Angus Bull Sale
February 20, 2007; Milton-Freewater, OR
100 Bulls • $3039
42 Yearling Growth • Avg: $3,008
51 Yearling LBEPD • Avg: $3,082
5 Fall Yearlings • Avg: $3,280
2 2 Year Olds • Avg: $4,000
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Kesslers Summit 802S, 1/6/06 by Boyd New Day 8005; Silbernagle Angus, Napoleon, ND, $9000.

  • Kesslers Clarity S019, 1/5/06 by Mytty In Focus; Kent Thibault, Jerome, ID, $5600.
    Kesslers Century S115, 1/24/06 by Boyd New Day 8005; Peter Goldmark, Okanogan, WA, $4800.

  • Kesslers 1406 Design S016, 1/4/06 by Bon View New Design 1407; Larry Fleshman, Joseph, OR, $4750.

  • Kesslers Rebate S064, 1/16/06 by Boyd Poundmaker 21; Grand Ronde Angus, Cove, OR, $4700.

  • Kesslers Bonded S036, 1/9/06 by Boyd Beef Maker 3069; Grand Ronde Angus, $4700
    Kesslers Reflection S026, 1/6/06 by Bon View New Design 1407; Matt McElligott, North Powder, OR, $4400.

This long time reputation Angus breeding establishment held their first bull sale and what a resounding success it was. For many years Randy and Dawn Kessler have been selling top quality Angus bulls to the commercial cattleman and along the way they have raised several bulls that have gained national prominence in purebred herds across the country. Many comments were heard the morning of the sale in regards to the excellent quality and strong numbers this offering of bulls exhibited. That quality was translated into one of the strongest bull sales this trade area has seen in a long time.

Select Yearling bull sale
 March 2, 2007; Hermiston, OR
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Grand Champion Bull
    Bell Key 004 Diamond 416, 1-16-06 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID; $3,900 to Chichester Ranch, Coleville, CA.

  • Reserve Grand Champion Bull
    K Bar D Zydecco 13S, 2-1-06 by BAAR USA Meatmaker 307S; K Bar D Angus, Redmond, OR; $3,900 to Chichester Ranch, Coleville, CA.

  • K Bar D Invincible Design 11S, 1-27-06 by BAAR USA Meatmaker 3075; K Bar D Angus, Redmond, OR; $3,750 to McLean Ranch, Coulee City, WA.

  • Gohr Black Magic 6012, 3-2-06 by EXAR Lutton 1831; Gohr Angus, Dallas, OR; $3,400 to Rocking M.T. Farms, Inc., Mesa, WA.

  • Gohr New Look 5137, 9-15-05 by EXAR New Look 2971; Gohr Angus, Dallas, OR; $3,250 to Lee Wilson, Riley, OR.

  • Gohr Lead On 0602, 1-21-06 by Connealy Lead On; Gohr Angus, Dallas, OR; $3,000 to Lee Wilson, Riley, OR.

The bulls that got new homes averaged $2,700. Many good buys were made. The Champion Pen of Bulls went to Gohr Angus, Dallas, OR. The Low BEPD Champion was captured by KC Angus, Prineville, OR with the Reserve Champion honors going to Double T Bar K Angus, Lyons, OR. The Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Two was captured by Misty Dean Angus, Yakima, WA. After the top 1/3 sold, prices became extremely conservative. This event has been a tremendous outlet for quality yearlings over its 31 years. An event that will be missed down the road.

Baker Angus Genetic Extra Bull & Female Sale
 March 5, 2007; Vale, OR
54 Bulls • Avg: $2,114
30 Open Heifers • Avg: $962
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Top Bulls:

  • Baker Focus 1435, 12-9-05 sired by Bell Key on Focus 250; Baker Angus; $3,800 to Bill White, Oreana, ID.

  • Baker Ultravox 1457, 12-12-05 sired by BT Ultravox 297E; Baker Angus; $3,700 to Mike Robertson, Vale, OR.

  • MCC 1464 Bando 0699, 12-14-05 sired by SAV 5175 Bando 0699; Mahler Angus; $3,400 to David Shira, Harper, OR.

  • MCC 1453 Destination 928; 12-12-05 by B/R Destination 727-928; Mahler Angus, $3,200 to Mike Robertson, Vale, OR.

  • Baker Precision 1398, 11-27-05 by Sawtooth JJP Precision 100K; Baker Angus; $3,100 to Don Clark, Vale, OR.

Top Females:

  • Weldon Rita 004 S47, 2-14-06 by SAV 5175 Traveler 004; Weldon Angus; $1,600 to Mike Murphy, Pendleton, OR.

  • Baker Miss Boyde New Day 1528; 1-16-06 by Bear Mtn. New Day 3071; Baker Angus; $1,500 to Thomas O’Toole, Drewsey, OR.

  • Weldon Rita 2V1 S46, 2-14-06 by Rito 2V1 of 2536 1407; Weldon Angus; $1,500 to Mike Murphy, Pendleton, OR.

  • Weldon Rita 2V1 S41, 2-14-06 by Rito 2V1 of 2536 1407; Weldon Angus; $1,500 to Mike Murphy, Pendleton, OR.

A sunny warm spring day welcomed a large crowd for the 3rd Baker Angus Production Sale. Active demand for the top quality individuals. The steak lunch was only out done by the total hospitality extended by Jerry Baker and Family; Baker Angus manager Samuel Mahler and Family along with guest consignor Bernie Weldon and Family. The female offering had good interest. Calving ease bulls were in strong demand. Many good buys were made throughout the day. Volume bull buyer honors went to Marc O’Toole, Drewsey, OR taking eight bulls and George Else, Ontario, OR taking fifteen females. A job well done by all.

Sunny Okanogan Bull Sale
 March 8, 2007; Okanogan, WA
53 Bulls • Avg: $2,184
19 2 Year Olds • Avg: $2,687
34 2006 Bulls • Avg: $1,903
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • SO Traveler 004 8874, 1-30-05 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; $3,600 to Jim Hand, Malott, WA.

  • SO Bando 5175 8274, 3-23-05 by SAV 5175 Bando 1023; $3,500 to Mike Sachs, Rock Island, WA.

  • SO Ext 9064, 3-18-05 by Plattemere Ext 2-Z143-B03; $3,400 to Mike Sachs, Rock Island, WA.

  • SO Traveler 004 9034, 1-7-05 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; $3,300 to Ron McClure, Davenport, WA.

  • Plus-T Lead On 818-06, 1-29-06 by Connealy Lead On; $2,900 to Richard Seitters, Colville, WA.

  • CV Right Time 338 127-05, 1-25-05 by Hyline Right Time 338; $2,800 to Weldon Branch, Midvale, ID.

A good crowd gathered for the Vejraska Families Sunny Okanogan Angus Ranch sale. A bright sunny day greeted a good-sized crowd from Okanogan County and the surrounding area who witnessed a superbly presented set of cattle. Strong demand for a super set of two year old bulls, as good as I’ve seen sell all spring. The hospitality was at an extremely high level. Cattle sold to four states. Active demand for the top end of the calving ease yearlings. Lou, Craig and Todd Vejraska and Families must be commended on their finest quality offering for years. Indeed a job well done.

Pope Ranches bull & heifer sale
March 10, 2007; Merrill, OR
42 Bulls • Avg: $2,240
6 Registered Open Heifers • Avg: $1,057
44 Open Heifers • Avg: $857
Auctioneer: Bill Lefty
Sale Managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Lochobar M Direction 256, 1-28-06 by Morgans Direction 111 9901; $4,500 to Carlton Farms, Merrill, OR.

  • Lochobar Bextor 66, 1-22-06 by CRA Bextor 872 5205 608; $3,850 to Peters Ranch, Montague, CA.

  • Lochobar M Direction 56, 1-22-06 by Morgans Direction 111 9901; $3,400 to Fitzgerald Partners, Plush, OR.

  • Lochobar M Direction 76, 1-22-06 by Morgans Direction 111 9901; $3,250 to Dan Smith, Bonanza, OR.

  • Lochobar M Direction E36, 2-10-06 by Morgans Direction 111 9901; $3,150 to Webb Cattle Co., Klamath Falls, OR.

A modest crowd gathered in Merrill, OR to witness an extremely well presented set of super yearling bulls. Strong demand for the heifer bull candidates. Some resistance was witnessed to the heavier birth weight bulls. Cattle sold to 27 buyers from Oregon and California. The registered open heifers topped at $1,100 on Lot 74, Lochobar Queen Ann 386, 1-31-06 by CRA Bextor 872 5205 608 selling to Steve Robnett, Klamath Falls, OR while Carl Yergenson, Anderson, CA paid $1,100 to take Lot 73, Novice of Lochobar A76, 2-9-06 by CRA Bextor 872 5205 608. The open heifers topped at $945 from Tony Edwards, Bly, OR taking 10 head. The Pope Ranch hospitality was superb. Our hats are off to a program that has produced quality Angus individuals for 68 years. Lynn Pope and Family must be commended on a job well done. Erquiga Ranch, Cedarville, CA captured the volume bull buyer honors taking 9 head.

Malson Angus Ranch
March 20, 2007; Caldwell, ID
70 Bulls • Avg: $2,075
13 Fall Yearlings • Avg: $1,731
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale managed by James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Top Bulls:

  • Malson Royal 50R, 3-2-05 by Krone Royal 1140; Malson Angus, $3,300 to Wilde Ranch, Baker City, OR.

  • Malson Royal 51R, 3-2-05 by Krone Royal 1140; Malson Angus; $3,300 to Wilde Ranch, Baker City, OR.

  • Bell Key Justice 426, 1-17-06 by TC Justice 205; Bell Key Angus; $3,200 to Chichester Ranch, Coleville, CA.

  • Malson Justice 155R, 10-11-05 by TC Justice 205; Malson Angus: $3,100 to Whipple Springs, LLC, New Plymouth, ID.

  • Malson Justice 40R, 2-20-05 by TC Justice 205; Malson Angus; $3,100 to Greg Harlan, Clovis, CA.

Top Females:

  • Bell Key Blackcap 306, 2-8-06 by WCC Special Design L309; Bell Key Angus; $3,000 to Beus Farms, Pasco, WA.

  • ell Key Blackcap 026, 1-8-06 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; Bell Key Angus; $2,750 to Bear Mtn. Angus, Melba, ID.

A good crowd gathered in Caldwell, ID to witness a very solid conditioned set of cattle offered by Malson Angus, Mark and Carla Malson and Family, Josh and Maggie Malson and Family and Joe Malson along with guest consignors Dennis and Jim Boehlke, Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID. Cattle sold to buyers from seven states. Volume buyer honors went to Greg Harland, Clovis, CA who selected 30 bulls. Both programs must be commended on a job extremely well done. Plans are in order to make it a bigger and stronger event in 2008.

Thomas Angus Ranch
March 6, 2007; Baker City, OR
188 Bulls • Avg: $2,703
30 Fall Yearlings • Avg: $2,722
159 Spring Yearlings • Avg: $2,700
Auctioneer: Butch Booker

Top Spring Yearlings:

  • Thomas Grade Up 6849, 3-7-06 by GAR Predestined; $31,000 to Boyd Beef Cattle, KY; Townbridge Angus, NY; Sauk Valley Angus, IL; Prairie City Angus, IL; Sullivan Angus, TN; Houston Angus, MO; Ruble Angus, MO; Mauzey Angus, MO; Creswell Farms, VA; Van Nice Angus Ranch, OK.

  • Thomas Traveler 004 6787, 2-24-06 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; $5,500 to Canyon Creek Angus, LLC, Cody, WY.

  • Thomas Traveler 004 6727, 3-1-06 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; $5,000 to Greenbar Ranch, Powell Butte, OR.

  • Thomas Traveler 004 6781, 3-8-06 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; $4,800 to Greenbar Ranch, Powell Butte, OR.

  • Thomas Traveler 004 6882, 3-8-06 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; $4,750 to Bieroth Ranch, Mountain City, NV.

Top Fall Yearlings:

  • Thomas Beef Maker 5913, 7-14-05 by Boyd Beef Maker 3069; $4,000 to Ironside Associates, Ironside, OR.

  • Thomas Great Plains 51033, 8-21-05 by OCC Great Plains 943G; $3,700 to Ironside Associates, Ironside, OR.

  • Thomas Tradition 51048, 8-26-05 by Sitz Tradition RLS 8702; $3,600 to Powers Ranches, Inc., Roosevelt, WA.

Cattle sold at a rapid pace to fifteen states. A job well done by all.