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National Western
Foundation Female Sale
January 16, 2009; Denver, CO.
140 Females Avg. $4025  •  262 Embryos Avg. $92
102 Pregnancies Avg. $2346
Auctioneers: Craig Conover, Al Conover, Roger Jacobs, Dustin Carter.
Sale Managed By: Conover Auction Service
Sale Sponsored By:Colorado Angus Association
Angus The Magazine represented by James A Danekas

Tops

  • Basin Lucy 173U, 2-29-08 by FV 20K King 308M, Basin Angus Ranch, Hobson, MT, ; $20,000 to Blue Q Ranch, Troy, NC.

  • Ankony Miss Ruby 8497, 2-2-08 by B/R Destination 727-928; 44 Ankony, Clarksville, GA; $20, 000 to Pine Ridge Farm, Omega, GA.

  • RB Lady Standard 305-890, 4-13-08 by LCC New Standard, Riley Bros Farms, Darlington, WI; $16,000 to Mohogany Hollow Angus, Delta, UT.

  • Confirmed Heifer Pregnancy out of Basin Lucy 178E Sired by CA Future Direction 5321; Sunvold Palmer Angus, Faifax, MN; $16,000 to Pollard Farms, Enid, OK.

  • Stevenson Lucy I852U, 1-22-08 by Quaker Hill Objective 3J15; Stevenson Angus Ranch, Hobson, MT; $15,000 to Nemeth Angus, Ludell, KS.

  • BA Lady 6807 308, 3-18-03 by DHD Traveler 6807; Riley Bros Farms, Darlington, WI; $15, 000 to Roth Farms, Alexis, IL.

  • Basin Lucy U283, 2-14-08 by Basin Franchise P142; Basin Angus Ranch, Hobson, MT; ; $15, 000 to Pollard Frams, Enid, OK

  • Confirmed heifer pregnancy produced by Ideal 4465 of 6807 4286 and sired by GAR Retail Product; Sauk Valley Angus, Rock Falls, IL; $9,000 to Luddington Cattle Co., Freedom, OK.

Apacked house on a beautiful sunny day. Cattle sold to 32 states and Canada.

MEADOW ACRES ANGUS RANCH
February 10, 2009; Echo, OR
41 Bulls Avg. $2,610
14 Registered Open Heifers Avg. $1,129
6 Bred Cows Avg. $1,024
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by: James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Meadow Creek Emblazon 823, 12-25-07 by OCC Emblazon 854E; $4,400 to Tree Top Ranches, Princeton, OR.

  • Meadow Acres Emblazon 854E, 12-25-07 by OCC Emblazon 854E; $4,000 to Todd Garthwaite, Powell Butte, OR.

  • Meadow Acres Emblazon 889, 11-11-07 by OCC Emblazon 854E; $3,900 to Mike Coppin, Joseph, OR.

  • Meadow Acres Emblazon 887, 1-30-08 by OCC Emblazon 854E; $3,750 to Tree Top Ranches, Princeton, OR.

  • Meadow Acres 004 852, 12-21-07 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004 ; $3,500 to Lone Rock Ranch, Condon, OR.

  • Bobo Checkers Alliance 822, 1-16-08 by Sitz Alliance 6595, $ 3500 to Chad Mastre, Connell, WA.

  • Bobo In Focus 813, 1-11-08 by Mytty in Focus, $3,400 to Charlton Farms, Ellensberg, WA.

  • A large crowd gathered to witness a rapid fire event. Strong demand for the OCC Emblazon 854E sons where seven sold at a $3507 Average. Joining the Correas of Meadow Acres Angus was Willie Bovard Of Bobo Cattle Co., Othello, WA. The cattle were presented in super fashion and were very well received by buyers from a three state area. The hospitality was super and the steak lunch hosted by Ordway Feeders, Ordway, CO was enjoyed by all. Indeed a super day for these very progressive programs. A job indeed well done.

58TH GEM STATE CLASSIC
February 14, 2009; Twin Falls, ID
52 Bulls Avg $2,091
24 Growth Bulls Avg $2,233  •  4 Low BEPD Bulls Avg $1.950
16 Pen Bulls Avg $1,803  •  8-2008 Bulls Avg $2,313
13 Females Avg $1,444  •  4 Steers Avg $1,150
Judge: Wade Beckman, Roberts, ID
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sales Managed by: James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas
Sale Sponsored by the Idaho Angus Association

  • Grand Champion Bull
    Bishops Coldfront 752, 2-02-07 by Bishops Coldfront 51; $2500 Salmon Falls Land & Livestock, Hagerman, ID.

  • Reserve Grand Champion Bull
    Duncans Cedric 714, 2-10--07 by EXG New Design P620 R3; Duncan Angus, Aberdeen, ID; $2750 to Kunzler Ranch, Park Valley, UT.

  • Champion LBEPD Bull
    BSAR United 210T, 10-3-07 by Mytty in Focus; Blue Sage Acres Ranch, Emmett, ID; $2900 to Julian Cattle Co, Fallon, NV.

  • Grand Champion Pen of Two
    Rimrock General 801, 1-10-08 by Spring Cove TL General 6338; Rimrock Angus Ranch, Blackfoot, ID; $2800 to 6 X Ranch, Mackay, ID. and Rimrock General Sir 803, 1-25-08 by Spring Cove TL General 6338, Rimrock Angus Ranch, Blackfoot, ID. $2500 to Jensen Ranch, Firth, ID.

  • Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Two
    Sugar Top Supreme Frontier, 10-10-07 by B/R New Frontier 095 and Sugar Top Freightline Andy, 10-24-07 by Sugar Top Andy Divide Endure; Sugar Top Angus; Jerome , ID; $1700 each to TF Ranch, Firth, ID.

Other Tops:

  • JD Bull Durham 86U, 2-2-08 by Sitz New Design 458 N; Dalbey Angus, Hamilton, MT; $3750 to 6X Ranch, Mackay, ID.

  • Shandar Bossman 57T, 12-20-06 by EXAR Pit Boss 409, Shandar Angus Ranch, Payson, UT, $3250 to Richard Simpson, Carey, ID.

  • JD Lead On 87U, 2-5-08 by Connealy Lead on; Dalbey Angus, Hamilton, MT $3100 to 6X Ranch, Mackay, ID.

  • Grand Champion Female
    TLC Phantasia’s Debbie 577; 5-23-07 by Bell Key Lever Action 361; TLC Angus, Bliss, ID; $1500 to Jim Thomas, Dubois, ID.

  • Reserve Grand Champion Female
    Malsons Elsa 86U, 4-9-08 by Malsons Cobra 50N; Malson Angus Ranch, Parma, ID; $2000 to Chelsea Fischer, Oregon City, OR.

  • BSAR Rita 227T, 2-27-07 by Weldon Quota plus 01; Blue Sage Acres ranch, Emmett, ID; $2300 to Weldon Angus, Weiser, ID.

  • Malsons Princess 26, 2-16-08 by Malsons Cobra 50N, Malson Angus Ranch, Parma, ID; $2000 toWooden Shoe Farms, Blackfoot, ID.

  • Grand Champion Steer:
    5-08 Angus Cross, TLc Angus Bliss,ID ; $1250 to Chancy Bott, Rupert, ID.

  • Reserve Grand Champion Steer:
    3-08 Angus Cross, B&B Livestock, New Plymouth, ID; $1050 to Darren, Mabe, Eagle, ID.

A huge group of juniors gathered Saturday morning for the annual judging contest prior to the 58th Gem State Classic Bull and Female Sale. The largest judging contest in recent years with juniors and seniors competing. The annual Idaho Angus Association Banquet and Fund Raiser was well attended and supported. Cattle sold to 34 buyers from five states. No extreme tops but steady throughout the day. Indeed a job well done by all.

44 Ankony
February 16, 2009; Terrebonne, OR
116 Bulls Avg. $2588  •  104 Angus Avg. $2700
12 Sim Angus Avg. $1600  •  Auctioneer: Trent Stewart
Angus The Magazine represented by James A Danekas

Tops:

  • Ankonian Ambush 8087, 2-9-08 by B/R Ambush 28; $16,000 to MJB Angus, Weatherford, TX.

  • Ankonian Objective 7206, 8-15-07 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $6750 to Rolfe’s Angus Acres, Grass Valley, OR.

  • Ankonian Program 7212, 8-17-07 by HA Program 5652; $5000 to Rod Cornelsen, Beatty, OR.

  • Ankonian Program 7233, 8-28-07 by HA Program 5652; $4000 to Riverside Ranch, Prairie City, OR.

  • Ankonian Destination 8114, 2-16-08 by Holiday Destination 5216; $4000 to Baker Ranch, Burns, OR.

  • Ankonian Raven 8005, 1-1-08 by BC 7022 Raven 7965; $4000 to Ron Anderson, Eagle Point, OR.

  • Ankonian 1023 Precision 7410, 9-7-07 by E&B 1680 Precision 1023; $4000 to Rock Springs Ranch, Canby, CA.

A large crowd gathered on Presidents Day at the beautiful 44 Ankony at Holiday Ranch near Terrebonne, OR. Cattle were well presentede and sold at a rapid fire pace to buyers from 5 states. Volume buyer honors went to the TS Ranch, Battle Mountain, NV. Tom Hill and the entire 44 Ankony crew had everthing in tip top order. All involved must be commended on a job well done.

Kessler Angus
February 17, 2009; Milton-Freewater, OR
93 Bulls Avg. $3229
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Angus The Magazine Represented By James A. Danekas

Tops

  • Kesslers Frontman 7520, 9-2-07 by Kesslers Frontman R001; $14,500 to Werner Angus, Cordova, IL.

  • Kesslers Analyst 8517, 1-7-08 by Dr. J Analyst M250; $6500 to Campbell Ranch, Condon, OR.

  • Kesslers Analyst 8575, 1-16-08 by Dr. J Analyst 8575, 1-16-08 by Dr. J Analyst M250; $6250 to Campbell Ranch, Condon, OR.

  • Kesslers Analyst 8525, 1-10-08 by Dr. J Analyst M250; $6000 to Campbell Ranch, Cardon, OR.

  • Kesslers Upward 8569, 1-15-08 by Sitz Upward 307R; $5700 to Cass Gebbers, Brewster, WA.

  • Kesslers Image Maker 8547, 1-12-08 by HA Image Maker 0415; $5500 to Ballard Ranches, Union, OR.

  • Kesslers Image Maker 8521, 1-9-08 by HA Image Maker 0415; $5100 to McGregor Ranch, Hooper, WA.

Great Offering, Great People, Great Hospitality, Great Presentation. All the ingredients for a Great day for the Randy Kessler Family of Kessler Angus. Cattle sold to a big crowd of repeat and new buyers. Strong interest from both the purebred and commercial sectors. A true rapid fire event with numerious firms taking five or more head. A grand tribute to a super family and tremendous program laced with total performance and true integrity. One of the all time super sales in the Northwest for years.