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Heritage Cattle Co.
February 4, 2010; Buhl, ID
21 Angus Coming 2’s Avg. $1,933
34 Angus 2009 Bulls Avg. $1,498
41 Bred Commercial Heifers Avg. $1,204
Auctioneer: Eddie Sims
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Heritage K951 Mack 8031, 2-9-08 by Mytty in Focus; $3,500 to Oregon Ranching, Post, OR.

  • Heritage Entense 9017, 2-5-09 by SAV Masterpiece 5289; $3,500 to East Valley Farms,
    Jerome, ID.

  • Heritage 5222 Mr RT 8025, 2-1-08 by TR MR RT 2124 5224R; $3,000 to Oregon Ranching, Post, OR.

  • Heritage 5007 Focus 8027, 2-5-08 by Mytty in Focus; $2,900 to Kevin Tracy, Malta, ID.

  • Heritage Nevermind 9513, 1-20-09 by SAV Net Worth 4200; $2,800 to Jeff Wiersman, Toppenish, WA.

  • Heritage Marathon 8454, 10-8-08 by BC Marathon 7022; $2,500 to Salmon Falls Land & Livestock, Hagerman, ID.

A large crowd gathered to witness this 3rd Heritage Cattle Company Bull Sale. Cattle sold to six states with Bill Wells, Oakley, ID taking the volume bull buying honors with seven bulls. The 15 Hereford coming two’s averaged $1,720 and 9 yearlings posting a $1,255 average. The bred heifers topped at $1,240 with 37 head going at this figure to Craig Stevenson, Blackfoot, ID. The cattle were well presented. John & Joanna Gomes along with the manager Arlin Nelson had everything in order. The cattle were very well presented and sold at a very rapid rate. Many good buys were made. Indeed a job well done.

Cattleman’s Efficiency
February 8, 2010; Madras, OR
37 Bulls Avg. $1,639
Auctioneer: Trent Stewart
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazines represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • BAR 004 Traveler 824, 2-12-08 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; Barry Angus; $3,500 to Chase Classic Angus, Powell Butte, OR.

  • BAR Net Worth 809, 2-8-08 by SAV Net Worth 4200; Barry Angus; $2,750 to Willow Creek Angus, Harper, OR.

  • BAR Meat Maker 845; 3-2-08 by K Bar D Soul 22S; Barry Angus; $2,700 to Slagowski Ranch, Carlin, NV.

  • BAR Net Worth 839, 2-16-08 by SAV Net Worth 4200; Barry Angus; $2,700 to Willow Creek Angus, Harper, OR.

  • BAR 004 Traveler 818, 2-13-08 by SAV 8180 Traveler 004; Barry Angus; $2,300 to Willow Creek Angus, Harper, OR.

  • BAR Freedom 920, 2-21-09 by BAR 403 Freedom 767; Barry Angus; $2,300 to Eagle Valley Ranch, Antelope, OR.

A very solid set of service age bulls from Barry Angus & Hereford, Madras, OR; Lookingglass Red Angus, Roseburg, OR; Chase Classic Angus, Powell Butte, OR; Lazy J Red Angus, Hillsboro, OR and Finch Angus, Warden, WA were presented at the 1st Cattlemen’s Efficiency Bull Sale. A solid crowd gathered to see Insallah Ranch, Canyon City, OR take the volume buyer honors with 10 head. Cattle sold into three states. Strong demand for the older bulls and softened somewhat on the yearlings. A good showing on this inaugural event for this top program.

Meadow Acres Angus
February 10, 2010; Echo, OR
47 Bulls Avg. $2,088
8 Open Heifers Avg. $840
14 Bred Cows Avg. $1,071
6 Open Commercial Heifers Avg. $796
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Meadow Acres in Focus 996, 10-1-08 by Mytty in Focus; $3,500 to Candace Shattuck, Roosevelt, WA.

  • Meadow Acres in Focus 993, 9-30-08 by Mytty in Focus; $3,300 to Gebbers Farms, Brewster, WA.

  • Meadow Acres in Focus 992, 9-27-08 by Mytty in Focus; $3,000 to Gebbers Farms, Brewster, WA.

  • Meadow Acres 095 977, 12-12-08 by B/R New Frontier 095; $2,900 to Mike Robertson, Vale, OR.

  • Meadow Acres in Focus 927, 10-17-08 by Mytty in Focus; $2,750 to Adam Green, Pilot Rock, OR.

  • Bo Bo in Focus 903, 11-26-08 by Mytty in Focus; $2,750 to Stewart Ranches, Royal City, WA.

The largest crowd to date to attend a Meadow Acre Angus Sale gathered to witness a very well presented quality set of bulls. Joining the Correas of Meadow Acres was Willie Bovard’s Bo Bo Cattle Co., Othello, WA. Cattle sold at a rapid pace to 39 buyers from Washington & Oregon. Steak lunch was provided by Ordway Feeders and certainly enjoyed by all. Meadow Acres and Bo Bo Cattle Co. must be commended on a job extremely well done. Great people, great cattle make it a great event to be a part of.

59th Gem State Classic
February 13, 2010; Twin Falls, ID
5 Growth Bulls Avg. $3,120
7 Low BEPD Bulls Avg. $2,943
12 Pen Bulls Avg. $2,120
17 2009 Growth Bulls Avg. $2,126
11 Females Avg. $1,536
2 Steers Avg. $900
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Sale Managed by:
James Danekas & Associates, Inc.
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas
Sale sponsored by the
Idaho Angus Association
Judge: Dick Hubman, Medford, OR.

Tops:

Grand Champion Bull:
TLC Sheriff Carter 938, 9-14-08 by Buffalos Conclusive BN46; TLC Angus, Bliss ,ID; $5,500 to Nelson Angus Ranch, Salmon, ID.
Reserve Grand Champion Bull:
Bishops Marathon 840, 2-7-08 by BC Marathon 7022; Cody Bishop, Caldwell, ID; $3,000 to Wayne Bishop, Caldwell, ID.
Grand Champion LBEPD Bull:
BSAR Viper 8306, 3-4-08 by SAV 5175 Bando 1029, Blue Sage Acres Ranch, Emmett, ID; $4,200 to Jim Nelson, Lynndahl, UT.
Reserve Grand Low BEPD Bull:
TLC 878 Design 949, 3-3-09 by Bon View New Design 878; TLC Angus, Bliss, ID; $3,000 to 101 Ranch, King Hill, ID.
Grand Champion Female:
Bell Key Miss Lucy 708, 2-13-08 by Connealy Freight Train; Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID; $2,500 to Curtis Peebles, Prineville, OR.
Reserve Grand Champion Female:
Bell Key Black Lucy 169, 2-5-09 by BC Marathon 7022; Bell Key Angus, Nampa, ID; $2,000 to Lauren Casdorph, Twin Falls, ID.
Grand Champion Pen of Two:
Malson Lead On 25U, 2-12-08 by Connealy Lead On; Malson Angus, Parma, ID; $2,400 to Lowell Curtis, Twin Falls, ID.
Malson Marathon 35U, 2-19-08 by BC Marathon 7022; Malson Angus, Parma, ID; $2,000 to BYU Ranch, Declo, ID.
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Two:
Malsons Prince 96U, 2-13-08 by Rito 2VI of 2536 1407; Malson Angus, Parma, ID; $2,500 to Bob Ridley, Filer, ID.
Malson Cobra 35, 2-18-08 by Malsons Cobra 50N; Malson Angus, Parma, ID; $2,300 to BYU Ranch, Declo, ID.

Other Tops:

  • BSAR Lighting 8104, 3-8-09 by Connealy Thunder; Blue Sage Acres Ranch, Emmett, ID; $3,400 to Dave Mills, Malad, ID.

  • JD 458N New Design 816U, 10-6-08 by Sitz New Design 458N; Dalbey Angus, Corvallis, MT; $3,200 to 5J Angus, Ontario, OR.

  • Malsons Power Up 42W, 3-11-09 by WK Power Up; Malson Angus, Parma, ID; $3,200 to Winterbrook Ranch, Canby, OR.

  • Nelson Final Answer 9012, 1-20-09 by SAV Final Answer 0035; Nelson Angus Ranch, Salmon, ID; $3,000 to Emil Herbst, Salmon, ID.

A huge group of 4-H & FFA members gathered for the Gem State Judging Contest. Cattle sold to four states with Lowell Curtis, Twin Falls, ID taking seven bulls and BYU Ranch, Declo, ID taking six bulls. The Idaho Angus Association held their annual meeting on February 12, 2010 with Glenn Schutte, Gooding, ID elected the new President and Josh Malson, Parma, ID taking the Vice President duties. The steer sale was topped at $1,300 on the Grand Champion coming from TLC Angus, Bliss, ID and selling to Brandon Smith, Rexburg, ID. An active sale and a great tribute to the Idaho Angus Association for this 59th event. Indeed a job well done.

Performance Plus Bull Sale
February 13, 2010; Lewiston, ID
109 Bulls Avg. $2,604
73 Older Bulls Avg. $2,684
36 2009 Bulls Avg. $2,403
Auctioneer: Butch Booker

Tops:

  • Camas Prairie Rainmaker 8134, 9-13-08 by Sitz Rainmaker 9723; $5,200 to Gebbers Farms, Brewster, WA.

  • Camas Prairie In Focus 8136, 8-29-08 by Mytty in Focus; $4,500 to Ed Stuirenga, Grangeville, ID.

  • CPAR Power Alliance 8138, 9-12-08 by HA Alliance 1025; $4,100 to Gebbers Farms, Brewster, WA.

  • Camas Prairie in Focus 8176, 11-18-08 by Kesslers in Focus R236; $4,000 to Brian Garner, Peck, ID.

  • CCC Bismark 923, 1-11-09 by SAV Bismark 5682; $3,750 to Jeanie Lathrop, Joseph, OR.

  • CCC Packer 917, 1-8-09 by Connealy Packer 547; $3,500 to Union Cattle LLC, La Crosse, WA.

A capacity crowd witnessed a rapid fire event for Bob & Ruby Rylaarsdam, Camas Prairie Angus Ranch, Grangeville, ID along with great consignors Crouthamel Cattle Co., Touchet, WA and RB Livestock, Potlach, ID. A job well done by all.

Kessler Angus
February 16, 2010; Milton-Freewater, OR
104 Bulls Avg. $3,180
1 Flush Avg. $6,000
Auctioneer: Butch Booker
Angus, The Magazine represented by James A. Danekas

Tops:

  • Kesslers Augustus 9649, 1-24-09 by Kesslers Frontman R001; $9,000 to Koupal Angus, Dante, SD.

  • Kesslers Pendleton 9619, 1-18-09 by HARB Pendleton 765JH; $8,000 to NX Angus, Powell Butte, OR.

  • Kesslers Upward 8741, 9-29-08 by Sitz Upward 307R; $6,500 to Kibler Cattle Co., Waitsburg, WA.

  • Flush on Kesslers Bell 0024, dam of Kesslers Frontman R001; $6,000 to Bo Bo Cattle Co., Othello, WA.

  • Kesslers Format 9723, 3-29-09 by Kesslers Frontman R001; $6,000 to Camas Prairie Angus Ranch, Grangeville, ID.

  • Kesslers Onward 517S 8753, 10-8-08 by Sitz JLS Onward 517S; $5,700 to C&T Livestock, Walla Walla, WA.

  • Kesslers Coach 9708, 3-5-09 by Kesslers Frontman R001, $5,500 to Gebbers Farm, Brewster, WA.

  • Kesslers Pendleton 9588, 1-12-09 by HARB Pendleton 765JH; $5,500 to Mc Gregor Land & Livestock, Hooper, WA.

  • Kesslers Pendleton 9561, 1-8-09 by HARB Pendleton 765JH; $5,500 to Curcio Farms, Lowden, WA.

  • Kesslers Pendleton 9526, 1-3-09 by HARB Pendleton 765 JH, $5,400 to Thiel Livestock, Nyssa, OR.

A capacity crowd from five states gathered to witness another superior offering and excellent event for the Kessler Family. Cattle sold to six states with Oneida Farms, Jerome, ID capturing the volume buyer honors. The cattle were well presented in lieu of the inclement weather in the area prior to sale day. Strong demand for the “Frontman” and “Pendleton” sons. Our hats are off to the Kesslers for another five star event.