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Longhorn sighting in Arizona....
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Around the Campfire 
...with Roger Hutton, ITLA President
Life is full of cycles. At ITLA, like in our personal lives, we encounter cycles of good times and bad times. What is it they say . . . the bad times are only there to make us better appreciate the good times? As I began to think about my message for this month, I realized that I was enjoying the good times personally, but that we are also enjoying the good times at ITLA. So, I thought I would recount for you the good things that we enjoy at ITLA.
At our July Board meeting, Trish David our Office Manager gave her report on office operations. In that report she shared that in the past year ITLA membership has grown by 10% and our revenue from registrations and transfers has also grown significantly. Think about that . . . what a blessing to have grown in a period when the country and our industry have been in an economic recession. Many businesses have struggled to stay in business, let alone experience growth.
So I thought I would reflect upon and share with you why ITLA is enjoying good times. We went through challenging times financially, but we took steps to instill good fiscal discipline in the operation of our association. We have trimmed our operating costs, created new revenue sources, and have welcomed scores of new Texas Longhorn breeders to our association.
I think another important reason that ITLA is enjoying good times is because we "stick to our knitting." We have focused on being the best registry in the breed and not on trying to do everything for everybody. We provide fast, friendly registration and transfer services and treat all of our members like they are our only member. We manage the annual show circuit and point system for our affiliates and we host an annual Convention and Championship Show. Beyond that we leave it to the professionals to manage and promote sales and other competitions. We believe it is better for folks who know how to promote those events to make money at them than for us to lose money trying to do them.
So, in summary, I believe that the ITLA is enjoying good times because we know what we are and we stay focused on being the best at what we are and as a result we make money and we make our members happy. So if you are not already enjoying good times, come on over to the ITLA and enjoy the good times with us.
Thank you for your continuing support of the ITLA.
Roger Hutton
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Gathering the Whole Herd
from the ITLA Promotion Committee
 Gathering email addresses is now a bigger roundup than ever before. The e-Drover goes to email addresses for both economic and competitive purposes. Every email address is important. ITLA has the potential to reach more appreciators of Texas Longhorn cattle than ever before. As a tool of breed promotion, never has a high tech method had the potential as the electronic word. Here is how every ITLA member can promote the breed by promoting the e-Drover.
1) Encourage all Texas Longhorn producers to be ITLA members and register cattle with ITLA. All ITLA members with email addresses given to ITLA will get the e-Drover promptly, on time, monthly.
2) If your email address has changed, alert the ITLA office staff to the new correct address. staff@itla.com
3) If you have an email address make sure the ITLA staff has it for the record. staff@itla.com
4) To help promote Texas Longhorn cattle in your area email ITLA the email address of
every local publication in your area. ITLA will use these to send out Press Releases about Texas Longhorns. ITLA will help you promote in your area ONLY IF YOU HELP ITLA LOCATE THESE IMPORTANT ADDRESSES.
5) If you have affiliate members who are interested in starting a herd, send their email to ITLA staff and ask that they receive a two month sample complimentary eDrover. It is all about education of new people and understanding this great breed.
6) To be a more serious player, start your own monthly economical e-Drover ad. Contact Kevin@e-drover.com
Well, that is the plan. We are all in this together.
Thank you. (ITLA Promotion Committee) |
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Offering Texas Longhorn, WI Longhorn brand healthy grass-fed ground beef.
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Exhibiting of Texas Longhorns and competitive showing is really popular
 Not only at the ITLA Championship Show in October, but all over the world. Animal owners will figure a way to get stock to the show. Regardless of the price of fuel, the show goes on.
However, as it gets more competitive, people around the world are increasing their grooming skills to attract the judge's eye.
Perhaps we can learn from others about the colorful blue touch to the horns, the two-tone coloring and the style of truck.
Perhaps this type of show truck is a solution to not poking holes in the trailer roof? For a dump truck used for construction during the week, this documents the conversion to a cattle show trailer on weekends. Really the sides don't have to be that tall if a rope is carefully laced over the necks and another rope is attached to the nose ring and tied down to the side...continued..YOU HAVE TO KEEP READING KIRK DICKINSON'S HELPFUL SHOW TIPS...Get to the Show!...with images gathered from around the world
Whatever it takes, you have to Get to the Show!
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2011 ITLA NOMINATIONS
Please refer to the Bylaws for any questions related to nominations. http://www.itla.net/ITLA_Information/index.cfm?con=bylaws
The nominating committee, consisting of three past presidents,
Darol Dickinson, Chairman; Larry P Smith II, and
Gary Bruch, has presented the following nominees:
President Roger Hutton
Vice Pres. Stan Searle
Region #1 Mark Stewart
Region #3 Jim Small
Region #10 Larry Lonero
Region #11 Brian Brett
At Large #1 Ken Berryman
At Large #5 Gregory Brown
Regions: (1) CANADA, (2) NORTHEAST, (3) MIDWEST, (4) NORTHERN, (5) WESTERN, (6) MOUNTAIN, (7) CENTRAL, (8) SOUTHEAST, the State of Texas contains three Regions, (9) NORTH TEXAS, (10) EAST TEXAS, (11) SOUTHWEST TEXAS
Per Association By Laws, members have the opportunity to nominate additional individuals by write-in nominations, by securing signatures from ten (10) members who are listed in the Active membership, in support of a candidate. Such member nominations shall be in the hands of the Association office no later than sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting.
All active members in good standing may nominate and vote on At-Large Directors of the IBD, the President and Vice President, and the Directors in their region.
No less than forty five (45) days prior to the annual meeting of the membership, the Secretary shall mail official printed ballots to each Active member in good standing. This ballot shall contain the names of the nominating committees nominees and the candidates, if any, who were properly nominated by the members.
All written ballots must be returned to the Association office, or to an organization designated by the IBD, with a post mark not less than twenty one (21) days prior to the annual meeting in order to be validated and counted. All ballots received will be validated and counted by an independent CPA firm or other organization experienced in voting tabulation. The nominees receiving the most valid votes shall be elected. All newly elected officers and Members of the IBD shall be installed at the Annual Membership Meeting.
Please refer to the Bylaws for additional details and clarifications.
http://www.itla.net/ITLA_Information/index.cfm?con=bylaws
PDF version of Nomination article and nominee Bios available here |
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MEET THE NOMINEES
Roger Hutton, Nominee for President
 Roger Hutton is a forty year career telecommunications industry executive with a long history of starting and building successful businesses.
Following a 20 year executive career at Southwestern Bell Telephone he retired and formed a consulting company, CHR Solutions, Inc. which grew since 1986 to be the prominent consulting firm in rural telecommunications employing over 600 people across the country. While he remains the principal shareholder, he retired from his operating role at CHR and on January first 2011 launched NetAmerica Alliance LLC, a new wireless communications company serving rural areas across the country. Roger also has a long history of civic service. He served for ten years on the Southlake, Texas Program For The Involvement of Neighborhoods, an organization appointed by the city council to foster communication on all matters involving city government. Roger served as Chairman of the organization the last two years he resided in Southlake.
Roger began breeding Texas Longhorn cattle in 1997. Over the intervening time his breeding program has grown in prominence. He served on the Board of the Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation for four years, serving as Treasurer for three years and as Chairman in 2009/2010, his fourth year on the board. Roger joined the ITLA when he began breeding Texas Longhorns. He has served on the Board of ITLA for five years. During his first full term he chaired the Marketing Committee and was recognized by the ITLA for recruiting the most new members in 2009. He has also served on the Executive Committee of the Board for four years. In 2010, he was elected by the members to serve as President of ITLA and is currently serving his 2010/2011 term. |
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Stan Searle, Nominee for Vice President
 Stan Searle has been raising Texas Longhorns in Colorado for 37 years. He was a founding member of ITLA and has served for several years on the Board of Directors, including terms as president, treasurer, and currently vice president. He was also instrumental in formation of the Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association and the Northwest Texas Longhorn Association. He served as president of the Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation and the Mountains & Plains TLA.
In 1976 Stan started the Texas Longhorn Journal which he published for a dozen years with his wife, Lorna. Eleven years ago Stan retired after 34 years as CEO of companies producing national trade magazines and operating cable television systems in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Colorado. He and his family raise Longhorns near Monument and Ellicott, Colo. He recalls "knowing a lot of good folks in cable tv and publishing--but our best friends are those we've gotten to know in the Longhorn business." |
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 Mark Stewart, Nominee for Region 1, Canada
Mark Stewart of Ponoka, Alberta, Canada has been nominated to run for ITLA Region #1 Director. Mark will replace the retiring Mark Johnson who has served Canada the last 3 years.
Mark and his wife Tina own and operate MSW Meats near Ponoka, direct marketing a variety of meats from the store on their ranch and through a number of farmers markets in the area from Red Deer to Wetaskawin. Specializing in lean meat products, they raise Texas Longhorns, bison, elk, chickens, turkeys and pheasants.
They brought Longhorns into the picture in 2005 and sold all of their other commercial cattle in the fall of 2009 in order to focus on their purebred Longhorn business.
Mark and Tina have children ages 4, 2 and a new baby boy who arrived July 22. Their Longhorn herd is growing with 80 select cows. They recently won several awards at the Alberta affiliate show.
Stewart says the Longhorns have proven to be everything the breed is known for and all they were looking for in a beef animal - low-maintenance and high quality in the finished beef. In recent years Canadian Texas Longhorn feeding trials have proven the carcass and performance merit of Longhorns and Longhorn crosses in the commercial feedlot setting.
Stewarts, in central Alberta, have registered with ITLA for three years and recently created international interest by exporting 24 head of live cattle by air to an investor near Luxembourg, Germany.
They market registered TL cattle and retail meat products in the far north.
Read an article on the Stewarts great efforts getting Longhorns to Germany...
Shipping Longhorns To Germany By - Debbie Furber
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Jim Small, Nominee for Region 3, Midwest
Jim Small has a lifetime of business experience, now semi-retired with farm and ranch interests.
Upon planning for retirement, Jim and his wife, Jodi, invested in farmland and started raising Texas Longhorn cattle. With four children raised, they built an attractive log home on their farm called Arch Acres.
Previously, Jim was an owner/operator of a retail hardware store with HVAC sales and service for 30 years. Jim also had a successful restaurant for 7 years which featured longhorn beef.
Presently, Jim has 12 years experience building a successful breeding program and marketing longhorns and longhorn products. Arch Acres' herd consists of 50 plus registered Texas Longhorns which has been carefully improved with selective breeding.
Jim Small is a lifetime member of ITLA currently serving on the board of directors. Jim is a supporting member of local longhorn interest groups, sales, and shows. Jim helps many new breeders in his area with their starter herds, registrations, questions, advice, etc. He has donated his auctioneer skills for sales and is a major contributor to many affiliate events, and ITLA.
Jim says, "With retirement upon us, Jodi and I will have more time to spend with our children, grandchildren and longhorns. Thank you for the honor of serving Region 3 director for the past three years. If chosen, I would be honored to serve a second term."
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Larry Lonero, Nominee for Region 10, East Texas
 Larry Lonero and his wife Robyn are the owners of the Bar L Cattle Co. in Brenham, TX. Larry has been a cattle breeder for twenty years. He owns and raises Registered Texas Longhorn cattle and Texas Longhorn composite cattle. Larry is an ITLA approved show judge and is the current President of the Houston Area Texas Longhorn Association. He is a past member of the ITLA Board of Directors and past board member of several ITLA affiliates. Larry and Robyn are members of the ITLA, TLMA, TLBAA and the Texas Longhorn Cooperative.
Larry has been a pilot for Southwest Airlines for 24 years and is a Captain on the Boeing 737. He has been a National Board Member of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association. He is a managing partner in Lonero & Associates, a tax consulting firm started by his father 35 years ago.
Larry and Robyn have six daughters ranging in age from 14 to 24. They split their time between Brenham, TX and Frisco, TX. |
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Brian Brett Nominee for Region 11, Southwest Texas
 My family and I started raising Texas Longhorns in January of 2009 on our ranch in Brownwood, Texas.
The ranch is a deer hunting operation and we wanted something to add to the majesty of the landscape. Longhorns have filled that bill. Their natural beauty and color have made the ranch a show place. Starting this quest with just a few animals, I would have never guessed we would have grown the herd to 60 cows concentrating on the bloodlines of Winchester, Superbowl, Jamakizm and Top Caliber. They have become an extension of our family!
My wife Suzanne and I have three children ages 21, 20 and 17. My career has been in financial services where I manage the sales force of a mutual fund family.
I joined ITLA in early 2009 right as I started this adventure. I have always wanted to give something back to the industry that I have come to enjoy and love so much. If elected I will become more involved and continue to grow the herd as ITLA also grows.
I have met many ITLA members at the different sales and events. You see my ads in the Drover and eDrover for our young bull Jamster, who now is well over 70". Your vote for ITLA Region # 11 Director is appreciated. Respectfully, Brian E. Brett.
Note: Brian Brett is a Certified Financial Planner, holds a Texas Real Estate Brokers License and serves on the Texas A&M's Department of Finance Advisory's Board.
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Nominee for At Large #1 Ken Berryman
 I have worked in the chemical industry for the past 35 years. I worked in operations, maintenance, and for the past 28 years in Safety and Emergency Response. I have been an Industrial Emergency Response Instructor at Texas A&M Fire School for the past 23 years. I retired in 2009 and now do consulting work for industry. My wife Kathy and I enjoy spending time with our kids and our six grandchildren.
We have been involved with Longhorns for approximately 23 years and I am currently a Life Member of ITLA. We have a ranch in Cayuga, Texas near Palestine were we live and raise our longhorns. We enjoy the ranch life and try to travel when we get time. I have been on the International Board of Directors with the ITLA starting in 2003. I was off the board in 2008 and am currently holding the position of At Large Position 1, and Secretary. I have enjoyed working for ITLA and would like to continue to work for the ITLA and support the organization.
Some of the things I have done while on the International Board of Directors are as follows:
1. Recommending changes to our Bylaws and procedures to the Board as well as other issues in support of this organization and its members.
2. Update ITLA By-Laws as needed with changes upon membership approval.
3. Volunteer and sponsor ITLA at shows as much as time permits.
4. Continue to update history of ITLA Board and General membership meeting minutes of motions passed and failed. Approximately 36 pages in length to date for members and Board review.
I enjoy working with Texas Longhorn cattle and all the great people associated with them, both in breeding, managing, and showing these great animals.
I look forward to continuing to support and represent this great association as your At Large Director 1 with your help. |
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Nominee for At Large #5 Gregory Brown
 My wife and I began raising Longhorns on a small 3 acre farm in rural Maryland in 1991. We started with one cow with a heifer by her side. I originally choose Longhorn cattle simply because of the horns.
In 1993 we moved our family to West Plains, Missouri where we purchased 150 acres. We started our new adventure with six cows. By this time my opinion of the Longhorn breed had changed and I considered many other aspects of the breed besides the horns. I began breeding for color, disposition, body conformation, and larger horn size.
Our Longhorn business has grown over the years, and additional expansion is planned. Originally we enjoyed looking at them in our pasture and they provided meat for our table. We also sold roping calves and breeding stock. Within the last year we have expanded our business to marketing our all natural, grass fed beef to several natural food stores in our area.
Besides being involved in the Longhorn business, I have been active in community and church organizations. I have been a 4-H leader for shooting sports and livestock and also served as 4-H council president. I have been on the University of Missouri Howell County Extension Council for over 10 years including a term as president. I am currently serving on the Missouri Farm Bureau Howell County Board of Directors and chairman of the Young Farmers and Ranchers committee. I am also a member of the Missouri Cattlemens Association. I was an Elder at my church for four years. I am employed at Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply where I am parts manager.
In the last few years Karol and I have attended several ITLA events including the Branson Marketing Seminar. I look forward to serving on the ITLA Board and pledge to do my very best for the Association and the industry whether or not I am elected. The Texas Longhorn business has become more than a passion; it has become an obsession.
READ MORE:Lucky Star Ranch hosts North Mecklenburg Farmers Group |
| BRY Chutes - Dickinson Cattle Company Inc |
 Deborah and Larry Hensley of southern Ohio are one of many small cattle producers who are investing in a BRY Livestock Chute. The Hensley's don't have a "high priced spread" but attention to safety, cost and proven handling ease were considerations when purchasing a BRY Chute.
The cost (this month only) of only $1250 for the complete chute made it very attractive and not only that, the ease of transport surpasses all other cattle chutes. It is not a problem to load a BRY in any top-of-the-line farm truck and take it home. The same transport economy lasts for ever as it can be moved from farm to farm the same economical way. No chute-trailers costing more than the BRY itself are needed. The BRY lays safely in an eight foot bed and only hangs out one foot. A few extra spare tires will add weight and help hold it from sliding out the back. Use a couple bungee cords just for extra security.
Many operations with under 50 cattle are finding the low cost BRY the perfect choice for a cattle handling squeeze. If your ranch doesn't sport an experienced-rugged well-trained pickup to go get your own BRY, it can be shipped anywhere in the USA for no more than $250 to your closest business address.
Check out the YouTube at http://www.texaslonghorn.com/bry/
See how easy and safe it works.
Place an order at info@brychute.com,
or call 740 758 5050,
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Dickinson Cattle Co., Inc. - 35000 Muskrat Rd. - Barnesville, OH 43713 - 740 758-5050 |
| Rocky Mountain Select Texas Longhorn Sale - August 13, 2011 | |
Call: Stan Searle 719-481-3735, or Gary Lake 719-314-8294 |
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Ranch Field Day in Colorado
Cattle handling on horseback, cattle judging and socializing were the order of the day when Searle Ranch hosted the Mountain States Texas Longhorn Association on a recent Saturday. At just over 7,000 ft. above sea level, the temperature was perfect for these outdoor events. However, the barbecued beef lunch was served indoors, offering welcome protection from an afternoon shower that is typical in the front range of the Colorado Rockies.
Showing how it's done, Travis Casey explained the "hows and whys" of working cattle on horseback. Riding a green-broke mustang, he demonstrated the cowboy technique--emphasizing the importance of moving deliberately. Then the onlookers had the opportunity to step onto a quiet old gelding and practice what they had been learning about.
 Following lunch, ranch manager Gary Lake went into considerable detail in discussing the pen of heifers to be judged. After they had marked their score cards, he put participants on the spot, asking for explanations of why they placed the cattle where they did. By all accounts it was a valuable exercise, made more interesting by the competitive aspect. Winner of the judging contest was Nik Nikodym (pictured at right) who raises Longhorns in Oklahoma while commuting to Colorado Springs for his responsibilities as a Commander in the US Navy.
Field day host Stan Searle noted that the 40 or so members and guests seemed to appreciate "getting among the Longhorn cattle, actually doing something hands-on, rather than sitting around talking about cattle." And, he pointed out, getting tips from Gary Lake and Travis Casey provided a unique opportunity to learn from men with decades of experience working livestock.
The MSTLA has more than 30 members representing five states. Cattle and people representing all Longhorn registries and organizations are welcome at events and meetings of the group. Information on events and membership is available at http://MSTLA.org .
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ITLA Member Paul Babington remembered
 Paul was an ITLA approved show judge and judged futurities and Texas Longhorn shows all over the nation. He started showing Quarter Horses in the early 1960's, he trained and made AQHA Champions. In 1975 he traveled the US with a horse named Bo James where together they earned Reserve High Point Jr. Western Pleasure Horse in the nation. He then started Babington Paving Company which ran and operated for many years. He was a well known Breeder and Trainer of Quarter Horses and owner of Texas Longhorns and managed numerous longhorn auctions and horse auctions throughout the east coast. He was a life-member of the Maryland Quarter Horse Association and a past President in 1984. Life-member of the International Texas Longhorn Association, member of TLBAA and the Longhorn Marketing Alliance. He enjoyed Traveling, Auctions and his beautiful smile will always be remembered.
Paul Lloyd Babington, 78, of Union Bridge, died Monday, July 11, 2011 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Born April 13, 1933 in Myersville he was the son of the late Lloyd E. Babington and Regina Flook Babington. Survived by his wife of 56 years Betty Lou Evans Babington.
Besides his wife he is survived by daughters Sandra Low of Gold Bar, Washington, Vicky Lynn Babington and friend Steve Hockenberry, Cheri Lee Thompson and husband Jeffery all of Union Bridge, brothers Robert Babington of Keedysville, David Babington and wife Mary of Hagerstown, William Babington of Sharpsburg, sister Marie Gobleck and husband Mark of Middletown, granddaughters Tammy Lee Slifer and husband Kevin of New Market, Tonya McHale and husband Eddie of Salisbury, great-granddaughters Taryn Leigh Slifer and Kathryn Rose McHale, devoted friends Jay and Suzi Wachter of Keymar, and Tyson Leonard of Galax, VA., also survived by many nieces and nephews.
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YOUTH JUDGING CLINIC OFFER
ALL YOUTH can register and receive a $60 DISCOUNT to the ITLA Convention and Championship Show's Special Judging Clinic on Thursday, October 20th at the Somervell County Expo Center, Glen Rose, Texas.
You and your parents can attend for ONLY $35 EACH! Each child and parent receives a FREE LUNCH, and each family receives ONE FREE JUDGING MANUAL.
Contact the ITLA for more information: 254-898-0157.
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| | | ...from The Daily News (Galveston County) Published August 4, 2011
Museum board offers plan for fiscal responsibility
By Christopher Smith Gonzalez
LEAGUE CITY - City council members came prepared Tuesday night for another rodeo at a workshop to discuss the Butler Longhorn Museum. Instead, they got a detailed business plan they said had been missing from past discussions between the city and the museum.
Bette Specion, president of the museum's board, presented a plan to lease the building that houses the museum from the city for $100 a month for the next five years, take over the janitorial costs and pay 50 percent of the electric bill. Specion said the museum could take over the entire electric bill when problems with the air-conditioning system were fixed.
To get the museum to stand on its own two feet, Specion told council members museum supporters hoped to raise the necessary money for operating expenses through a combination of fundraisers, memberships, museum ticket sales, gift shop sales, special events and corporate sponsorships.
Beginning in the next fiscal year, the museum has the goal of raising $60,000 through fundraisers, and museum supporters are working on the possibility of getting famed Texas musician Willie Nelson to lend a hand, Specion told the council. The museum plans to have four major fundraising events a year as well as smaller events throughout the year, Specion said.
Specion also said the museum board was looking to area corporations, such as Exxon Mobil, Shell and Lockheed Martin, for sponsorships as part of a range of new ideas on how the museum can bring in the money to be self-sustaining....(cont'd) READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE IN THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS.
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Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association update
Submitted by Doris Snyder
July Update...Next meeting is September 24th at Jim and Mary Pruett's Coneshark Ranch at 44260 East Highway 29, Wynnewood, OK 73098. Directions to their place and items of food to bring will be in next month's Smoke Signal.
Thanks to Bob & Reta..Wesley Watson...Eddie Knoll...buyers...all who worked, donated and purchased ads...another great sale....CLICK HERE for the rest of the JULY report and results...
August Update
Submitted by Doris Snyder
Our meeting on September 24th will be hosted by Jim and Mary Pruett at their Coneshark Ranch, 44260 East Highway 29, Wynnewood, OK 73098. Mary requests everyone whose last name begins with 'A to J' bring salad, last name from 'K to Q' bring vegetables, last name from 'R to T' bring bread and 'U to Z' bring desert. Jim requests everyone whose last name starts from 'A to Z' to bring beer :).
The meeting will start at 11:00, lunch will be at 12:00 noon. After lunch there will be a business meeting. Join ITTLA...Looking for Hay...praying for Rain...Sell some Cattle...Read the rest of the ITTLA August Update.
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 MSTLA Heart of the Rockies Awards
A lot of work by a lot of folks meant a lot of well earned awards for participants. Here's a few pictures from the award banquet after a good long day of Longhorns.
Pictured at right are Clyde and Virginia Peek, of Peyton, Colorado, who swept the Trailblazer Division. The Trailblazer division is for owners and breeders of Texas Longhorns, who have been in the business six years or less.
Photos providced by Stan Searle
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 Thank you for another great month of Longhorn news and highlights. If you have seen some unique pictures, or visual tributes to Texas Longhorns, please send them in for consideration to be included in future issues of your e-Drover!
For the Love of Longhorns,
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