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17 Bar Angus Cattle
February 27, 2010; Hurricane, UT
5 2 year old Bulls Avg. $2,080
27 2009 Bulls Avg. $1,391
23 2009 Open Heifers Avg. $954
10 Bred Heifers Avg. $1,545
Auctioneer: Kelly Troutt
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • 17 1407 0946, 1-29-09 by Bon View New Design 1407; $2,800 to Howard Foremaster, Washington, UT.

  • 17 Mytty 0917, 2-23-09 by Mytty in Focus; $2,800 to Lamb Livestock, Mount Carmel, UT.

  • 17 High Prime 1509, 1-17-09 by EXAR HP 4311; $2,500 to Hatch Cattle Co., Panguitch, UT.

  • Cherry Crk Power One 867, 3-10-08 by Connealy Power One; $2,500 to Flatnose Ranch, Pioche, NV.

  • Cherry Crk Erin 5225 8284, 2-17-08 by VNAR EXT 6002; $2,200 to Crystal Springs Cattle, Hiko, NV.

  • HCC Blackbird 8522, 1-21-08 by Lau Decade, $2,100 to Bryce Canyon Angus Ranch, Kanab, UT.

  • Cherry Crk EXT 8311, 2-15-08 by VNAR EXT 6002; $2,100 to Crystal Springs Cattle, Hiko, NV.

Cattlemen from four states were on the seats for this inaugural event for Heath & Jody Miller and John &Vicki Wittwer and families. Cattle were presented in working condition carrying no extra condition. The offering was all PAP tested and the lower PAP scores were well received. The open heifers topped at $1,800 on a 2-22-09 daughter of Woodhill Mainline going to Lowe Livestock, LLC, Orem, UT. Rain moved in about sale time and gave everyone a wet trip home. Congratulations go to the Millers and the Wittners for the tremendous hospitality and the success of their first event. Cattle sold to 23 buyers from four states.

Baker Angus
March 6, 2010; Vale, OR
94 Bulls Avg. $2230
Auctioneer: Rick Machado
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Baker Final Answer 2034, 9-11-08 by SAV Final Answer 0035; $3400 to Vicki Wyatt, Ontario, OR

  • Baker Final Answer 2014, 9-4-08 by SAV Final Answer 0035; $3400 to Mike Widman, Baker City, OR

  • MCC 2078 Performer, 11-5-08 by KCF Bennett Performer; $3400 to Mike Robinson, Vale, OR

  • Baker Final Answer 2041, 9-13-08 by SAV Final Answer 0035; $3300 to Hotchkiss Co. Inc., Burns, OR

A large crowd gathered on a beautiful day to take the Baker offering at a rapid fire pace. Bulls were presented in working condition. Volume buying honors went to the Hotchkiss Co. Inc., Burns, OR. taking 15 lots. A super steak lunch was enjoyed by all. Cattle sold to 3 states.

Sunny Okanogan
 Angus
March 11, 2010; Okanogan, WA
74 Bulls Avg. $2,339
52 Yearlings Avg. $2,275
2 Fall Yearlings Avg. $3,000
13 Coming Twos Avg. $2,523
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • CV Payweight 612-09, 1-17-09 by Basin Payweight 107S; $4,500 to Flying W Farms, Mesa, WA.

  • CV Payweight 314-09, 1-28-09 by Basin Payweight 107S; $3,750 to Jim Huntzinger, Othello, WA.

  • CV Payweight 304-09, 1-28-09 by Basin Payweight 107S; $3,500 to Dave Beaver, Wilbur, WA.

  • CV Payweight 886-09, 1-24-09 by Basin Payweight 107S; $3,500 to Westwind Ranch, Inc, Wilson Creek, WA.

  • CV Onward 530-09, 2-6-09 by Connealy Onward 4183; $3,400 to Wayne Beetchnow, Okanogan, WA.

  • CV Payweight 409-08, 2-19-08 by Basin Payweight 107S; $3,400 to Derek Olma, Tonasket, WA.

  • Plus T Jauer 434-08, 8-10-08 by Connealy Jauer 743; $3,300 to William Nicolson, Moses Lake, WA.

A huge crowd gathered to witness the strongest event at Sunny Okanogan in years. 100% of the bulls sold at a rapid pace to 43 buyers from two states. The Basin Payweight 107S sons were in strong demand. Quality ran deep and presentation superb. Indeed the strongest offering to date put forth by the Sunny Okanogan program. Craig, Todd, Scott and families must be commended on the super job done in 2010. The future looks bright as Sunny Okanogan approaches its 50th year in the Angus business.

Pope Ranches
March 13, 2010; Merrill, OR
50 Yearling Bulls Avg. $2,033
53 Registered Open Heifers Avg. $1,049
Auctioneer: Bill Lefty
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Lochobar S204 Precision 619, 2-2-09 by Tehama G833 Precision S204; $3,250 to TC Ranch, Macdoel, CA.

  • Lochobar Objective 329, 1-27-09 by SS Objective T510 0T26; $3,100 to Craig Mc Arthur, Mc Arthur, CA.

  • Lochobar P96 Design T19, 3-17-09 by Lochobar L14 Design P96; $2,900 to Frank Diaz, Malin, OR.

  • Lochobar 657 Solution F79, 2-22-09 by Lochobar Solution 657; $2,900 Craig Mc Arthur, Mc Arthur, CA.

  • Lochobar Contrast 579, 2-2-09 by Connealy Contrast; $2,600 Chuck Hedlin, Montague, CA.

A large crowd gathered for the 2010 Pope Ranches Bull & Female Sale. Cattle sold at a very rapid pace to buyers from Oregon & California. Strong demand for the low birth weight / low BEPD bulls. Females topped at $1,500 on two going to Richard Courchesne, Long Creek, OR. The 53 females sold without papers and for an additional $100 per head, papers were available. All 53 head sold with papers. Volume female buyer was Ramsey Wood, Susanville, CA taking 37 head. Another super day for this pioneer program that is featuring its 71st year in the Angus business.

Red, White & Black Bull & Female Sale
March 20, 2010; Othello, WA
83 Bulls Avg. $2,202
36 JR Angus Avg. $2,093
7 Sackman Angus Avg. $1,929
11 JR Shorthorn Avg. $2,755
7 JR Durham Red Avg. $1,843
6 JR Composite Avg. $2,192
16 TC Charolais Avg. $2,350
15 JR Angus Cows Avg. $1,443
8 JR Angus Open Heifers Avg. $978
4 JR Shorthorn Cows Avg. $1,156
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Top Angus:

  • JR SLS Rendition 09W, 1-9-09 by Connealy Lead On; JR Ranch; $4,000 to Flying W Farms, Mesa, WA.

  • JR Tradition 141W, 3-3-09 by Sitz Tradition 485R; JR Ranch; $4,000 to Mike Weisler, Mesa, WA.

  • JR Emblazon 502U, 11-10-08 by OCC Emblazon 854E; JR Ranch; $3,750 to Bruce Henderson, Craigmont, ID.

  • JR Ripper 543U, 12-11-08 by Sitz Alliance 407S; JR Ranch; $3,750 to Richard & Sandra Moos, Edwall, WA.

  • JR Tradition 90W, 2-14-09 by Sitz Tradition 485R; JR Ranch; $2,700 to Jack Winchester, Parma, ID.

  • JR Stress Free 121W, 2-26-09 by OCC Stress Free 696S; JR Ranch; $2,500 to Monte McPeak, Cheney, WA.

  • JR Just Right 54W, 2-7-09 by OCC Just Right 619J; JR Ranch; $2,500 to Van Tine Ranch, Clarkston, WA.

  • Sackman Front Page 921; 11-22-08 by Connealy Front Page; Sackman Angus; $2,450 to Boersma Farms, Inc., Warden, WA.

A huge crowd gathered on a beautiful spring day. The cattle were well presented and well received. The female offering topped on Zara JR 202P, 3-29-04 by Leachman Frontline 1685; selling at $1,900 to Kris Butcher, Othello, WA. The top selling Shorthorn Bulls went to Windsock Farms, Lopez, WA taking two at $4,750 each. Top selling composite sold at $4,000 to Carol Palmer, Harper, OR and top selling Charolais going at $4,300 to Nord Farms, Bloomington, IL. Prime rib, shrimp, oysters, scallops and hamburgers again were the stars at the pre-sale lunch hosted by the Red, White, & Black participants. As always the lunch that is hard to top anywhere in the West. The hospitality of JR Ranch, the Jeff & Roger Schmidt families of Othello, WA, was indeed five star. The consignment from the Tellefsons of TC Cattle Co, Warden, WA and the Sackmans of Sackman Cattle Co, Warden, WA were indeed strong and well received. Certainly an event where the quality becomes stronger each and every year. A job well done by these three top progressive programs.