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Rocky Mountain Select Sale
Rocky Mountain Sale Posts Strong Results
 Rebounding from three years of drought conditions across much of the West, the Rocky Mountain Select Sale recorded prices that were more than twice those paid last year. "The combination of good cattle, good weather and significantly improved attendance produced a solid market," according to sale manager Gary Lake. "Cattle sold at realistic prices that reinforced confidence in the breed, while providing sellers with prices that will bring them back next year." Lake noted that the addition of the Rocky Mountain Winchester Futurity to the event generated a lot of interest and was a factor in bringing Longhorn owners from as far away as Michigan, Oregon and Florida. At least 15 states were represented at the combined two-day "Rendezvous."Overall sale average, including two bulls, two steers and a special semen lot on Rimrock and Mr. Chex, was $2,052. Yearling heifers averaged $1,575. The high selling 2013 heifer, WSR Amiga, tracing to Doug Hunt and Bob Loomis breeding and raised by Woodson School Ranch, sold for $2,900 to Pace Cattle Co. of Saratoga Springs, Utah. Two year-old heifers averaged $2,333 with a Pace consignment, PCC Rhinestone, a granddaughter of JP Rio Grande and Farlap Chex bringing $4,000. Tom Matott of Castle Rock, Colorado was the buyer.
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High selling lot, Kissy Lips by Top Caliber, sold by Brett and Darcy DeLapp of Sherican, Wyo. to Trey Whichard of Sugar Land, Tex.
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Cows and pairs averaged $2,371 with the high selling lot, Kissy Lips by Top Caliber out of a daughter of The Shadow, drawing a bid of $5,700. She was consigned by Cliffhanger Genetics of Sheridan, Wyoming and went to Trey Whichard of Sugar Land, Texas. The Rocky Mountain Select, now in its 16th year, has always judged the sale cattle as an added incentive for consigning quality animals. This year the placements were determined by judge Alexandra Dees of CR Ranches of Harper, Oregon.  | |
Champion Jr. Heifer, Patriot's Friend, was consigned by Randy and Marsha Witte and purchased by Searle Ranch of Monument, Colo.
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To top the Jr. Heifer class she selected Patriot's Friend, a granddaughter of Top Caliber and Unlimited consigned by Randy and Marsha Witte of Peyton, Colo. who collected a $500 premium in addition to the sale price of $1,800 paid by Searle Ranch. Placing second was Hunts Gunmans Pizzazz, by Clear Win out of a Hunts Demands Respect daughter. Consignor was Doug Hunt of St. George, Utah with the Wittes purchasing the yearling for $2,600. Taking third place money was Miss Twister, a granddaughter of Winchester and PCC Utah Chex, consigned by Doug Barnes of Centennial. Colo.
Be sure to see more results below.
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Rocky Mountain Select Sale
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First place among Sr. Heifers went to Pace Cattle Company's PCC Rhinestone, earning prize money of $500.
Second place money added to Pace's proceeds for PCC Strawberry Swirl, another Stonewall Texa daughter, that sold for $3,700 to Alexandra Dees.
Third place was awarded to Tom Matott for Tawnee Mara, by Drag Iron out of a Win Win daughter. She sold to Charles Fike of Matheson, Colo. for $3,100.
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Left: Scott Simmons, Kelly Whitton, Craig Perez and Trey Whichard.
Right: Nik Nikodym of Newcastle, Oklahoma with Rick Friedrich of Sugar Land, Texas
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Collecting $1,000 for having the 1st place Jr. Cow were Bill and Michelle Smith of Marshall, Missouri for KC Banner by LC Bladen out of a J.R. Grand Slam daughter. She sold for $2,400 to Searle Ranch. Champion Sr. Cow was K.C. Joylynn, a Ron Jones bred cow consigned by Kent Bladen. Her $1.000 in prize money added to the $4,100 paid by Cliffhanger Genetics of Sheridan, Wyoming. In all, $5,000 was paid out on nine consignments. At least a dozen sale consignments had already divided thousands of dollars plus some presentation Henry rifles in the Futurity on the day before the sale.
Stan Searle observed that "We have been putting on Texas Longhorn sales in Colorado for 33 years-including some that set records--and I don't recall ever seeing a group of sellers and buyers who enjoyed an event any more than those joining us this year. He credits "our Sponsors and those who take 'ownership' in this important national Longhorn event, year after year-especially those who are willing to put some of their best cattle on the block." It takes an experienced team to have a successful Longhorn sale in this environment, he contends, and auctioneer Joel Lemley "brings an energetic, no-nonsense style that builds trust in the process--which serves both buyer and seller." Searle expressed optimism about "the quality of cattle and the attendance that we will see here next year."
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Left: R.W. Hampden of Cimarron, New Mexico
Right: Doug Hunt of St. George, Utah with sale manager Gary Lake of Ellicott, Colorado
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Sponsors of the sale were Brett and Darcy DeLapp of Sheridan, Wyoming; T.J., Tammy and Linda Farnsworth of Mountain Home, Utah; Mark and Stacey Hubbell of Hastings, Michigan; Doug and Dianne Hunt of St. George, Utah; Tom Matott of Castle Rock, Colorado; John and Darlene Nelson of Wellington, Colorado; Scott Pace of Saratoga Springs, Utah, and Randy and Marsha Witte of Peyton, Colorado. Information on next year's "Rendezvous in the Rockies," to include the Select Sale and Rocky Mountain Winchester Futurity, can be viewed online at SearleRanch.com/rmss/.
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Consignors and buyers of sale Champions
(l. to r.) Stan Searle, Bill Smith, Gary Lake, Scott Pace, Randy & Marsha Witte. Not pictured, Tom Matott
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A Smoke Signal from Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association
 The 2014 version of "Waaka Lapish Faloha" has been put to bed and the results are in...Considering all the other Texas Longhorn cattle events going on in our area and throughout the country we had a good crowd and support from Texas Longhorn enthusiasts.
A word of thanks and appreciation goes to some that pitched in volunteering their time to help with the activities goes to Johnny Taylor, Darrin Douglas and Keith Childers, non members, who worked tirelessly receiving cattle, penning them, getting them in the show and sale ring, and moved out after the events. We appreciate them very much. Also to member David Harcrow, he got there early and stayed late; and to the many other ITTLA members that helped opening or shutting a gate, worked in the office or did the many other things that make things work. THANKS.
There were some 40 head of heifers entered in the "Trail of Tears Heifer Futurity" and with 10 classes that required four entries at least in them classes 5 & 6, 7 & 8, and 9 & 10 were combined, making a total of 7 classes judged.
 Class 1: First Place and the Rifle Winner was Larry & Paula Reck, M Arrow Cherry Fizz; 2nd Place and a $96 award to Joe Muse, Sweet Imo Lee; 3rd Place and a $64 award to Donnie Ramer, DR Sexy No Lie.
Class 2: First Place and the Rifle Winner was Brian and Carolyn Brown, Southern Sweet T; 2nd Place and a $96 cash award, John & Beth Stroh, DJL Beth's Brindle Rose.
Class 3: First Place and the Rifle Winner was Larry and Paula Reck, M Arrow Feisty Honey Bun; 2nd Place and a $128 cash award to Bob & Reta Weaver, Rex's Rainbow; 3rd Place and $80 award to Joe Muse, JL Sheeza Ten; 4th Place and a $64 award to Davis Green, 7 Bar Rio Sierra; 5th Place and a $48 award to James & Paula Wilkins, JP Texas Wildflower.
Class 4: First Place and the Rifle Winner was Bruce and Connie Ollive, C7CC Lieutenant; 2nd place and a $163 cash award to Bruce & Connie Ollive, Sarcee Majestic Lady; 3rd Place and a $100 cash award, Larry & Paula Reck, M Arrow Mocha Judy; Fourth Place and a $75 cash award, Richard & Linda Spooner, OB Hershey's Drop; Fifth Place and a $53 cash award, Dr. Lee & Linda Ragains, LWR Top Guns Sheree; Sixth Place and a $44 cash award, Bruce & Connie Ollive, Sarcee Wha-She-Knee.
Class 5 & 6: First Place and the Rifle Winner was, Davis Green, 7 Bar Andie's Amber; 2nd Place and a $96 cash award, Gary Don Taylor, GD Mary Mazue; 3rd Place and a $64 cash award, Davis Green, 7 bar Peaches Lilly.
Class 7 & 8: First Place and the Rifle Winner 2as, Larry & Paula Reck, Sittin Picture Perfect; 2nd Place and a $96 cash award, Davis Green, Commando's Gal 219; 3rd Place and a $64 cash award, Donnie Ramer, DR Lena's Pearl.
Class 9 & 10: First Place and Rifle winner was, Hoosier Longhorns (Daniel Jones), HL Pretty Woman; 2nd Place and a $115 cash award, Hoosier Longhorns, $115; 3rd Place and a $75 cash award, Steve Jordan, Crocketts Refuge.
Congratulation to the winners and thanks to the other entrants that included, Monte Moyer, Ralph and Christa Simmons, Rhonda Harris,
INDIAN TERRITORY LONGHORN SALE RESULTS
Of the 52 head of cataloged cattle there were 42 lots that sold and went to a new home. The sale average was $1105, with the top 5 lots averaging $1685. The 23 lots of Roping Steers averaged $635 per head.
The High Selling lot was Lot #13, David Harcrow's 4 year old heifer, SHR SHILOH at $2100, purchased by James and Paula Wilkins, Ben Wheeler, Texas. The Second High Seller was Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains Lot #38, LWR AWESOME DAWN; she sold for $1600 to Donnie Ramer of DR Longhorn Ranch, Sulphur, OK; The Third High seller was Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains, Lot #40 AMARETTO 33, selling for $1600 to John Payne, XP Longhorns, Ada, OK; The Fourth High Seller was, David Harcrow's, Lot #15, RIO DIEGO's SERANADE, selling for $1575 to Bruce and Connie Ollive, Bar O Cattle Co, Big Sandy, TX; The Fifth high seller was Dr. Lee and Linda Ragains Lot #42, LWR APACHE STAR, with heifer calf at side and bred back, a 3 N 1 package, selling for $1550 to Stacy Schumacher (The Deal of The Day) Schumaker Cattle Co, Era, TX. Stacy was also the volume buyer as was Mike Crawford, Red Peak Ranch, Rockwall, TX.
We appreciate these consignors as well as the consignments from LNL Longhorns, Doug & Eula Baker; Johnston Longhorns, Larry Johnston; Jordan Ranch, Steve Jordan; Flying G Ranch, Paul & Patti Gilbreth; Smokey 282 Ranch, Barry Judd; Monte Moyer, 3 M Longhorn Ranch; Rhonda Harris of GotHorn.com; Wind Mill Hill Longhorns, Gene & Delma Murphy; XP Longhorns, John and Andy Payne; Richard & Linda Spooner, Ox Bow Ranch; The Van Liew Ranch, Robert & Lisa Van Liew; Bar S Longhorns, Charles E Spencer; and Wes Watson, Rattle Snake Ridge Ranch. Thanks to all of you for being a part of our 2014 Celebration of Waaka Lapish Faloha.
We will soon be announcing the date and location of our Annual meeting, usually the first Saturday of December. At this meeting we will have the update of our years activities, election of officers and board of directors as well as our version of "Dirty Santa."
So plan on attending and help set the direction of ITTLA for 2015, our 25th Anniversary year...Texas Longhorns, They're The Best!
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 Next Midwest Texas Longhorn Association (MTLA) Meeting
The next meeting of the MTLA will be at the home of Darla Rohr and Mike Kindred on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH AT 12:00 NOON. Bring lawn chairs and a dish to pass. This is a very important meeting as it will be our election of officers and to fill the two vacant board seats.
Glen has been calling many of you to get your thoughts on nominations (Thanks Glen!). Also, we'll need to select a location for our show next summer and discuss some of the things we'll need. You won't want to miss this important meeting. RSVP to oaklawnlonghorns@aol.com or leave a message on our land line 765-793-3369 so we can get a head count to Darla and Mike.
At our last meeting, the state vet reviewed the new programs going into effect. Following are excerpts from his monthly newsletter to serve as your reminder of the changes that will affect us all. Then I've included Darla's minutes for you to review (thanks Darla). We're looking forward to a terrific year in 2015 and you participation in this meeting will make sure the MTLA gets off to a good start.
Thanks for your continued support and also thanks in advance for RSVP'ing ASAP.
Steve Paloncy
Traceability
ON JAN. 1, 2015 Indiana's Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rules will take effect. ADT outlines what forms of identification and documentation are required to move livestock and poultry into, out of, and within Indiana. More details are online at: www.in.gov/boah/2328.htm.
Cattle
NEW STATE traceability rules will take effect Jan. 1, 2015. Official ID is required at change of ownership for: all sexually intact cattle that are 18 months or older and all dairy-breed cattle (including crosses) of any age, even bulls, steers and veal calves. Exceptions include animals moving directly to slaughter or animals going to an approved market, where the animal will be identified. BOAH will recognize three forms of identification that have been approved by the USDA for interstate movement: 840 tags, NUES (brite) tags and official USDA program tags (brucellosis). For more information go online to: www.in.gov/boah/2645.htm.
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MTLA Meeting Minutes
The 14th meeting of the MTLA was held on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the home of Steve & Judi Paloncy in Perrysville, Indiana. After lunch was served the meeting was opened by introductions from everyone. Dr. Bret Marsh, State Veterinarian and Dr. Craig Bowen, District 4 Veterinarian were present to talk about the new law from BOAH about Travel & ID Requirements involving cattle. They were very informative and able to answer many questions.
Business Meeting~
Secretary, Darla Rohr, read the last meetings minutes from June. Treasurers report was read by treasurer Judi Paloncy with an accurate balance given. It was requested a credit/debit card be allowed for online purchases to make things faster and easier. Jim Small made a motion to get the card and Glen Lechlitner seconded this motion. All in favor of this motion, the motion passed. Johanna Rippy was also able to give a current update on a member balance and a reminder if you sell cattle to let Johanna know the names and current information for a free membership for the remainder of the year. The ITLA membership is also available at no cost so keep those names handy and take advantage of this.
Old Business~
The 2014 final review of the show was brought up for discussion. It was suggested that we have a master showmanship for the youth as part of our next show. Courtney Tomey is over our youth program and we will see if she has any thoughts on this. Any other ideas are always welcome and appreciated. Its always good to improve the show each year.
New Business~
A Certificate of Deposit request has been made for our account money as an investment. The minimum amount for deposit is being checked into as well as length of term and other rules for this and will be further discussed.
It's also time to be thinking of the 2015 Election of Officers and Directors. Glen Lechlitner and Gail Beach are off the board. Nominations will be accepted for board members. Be thinking of someone you want to nominate for this position. Glen Lechlitner may be our next show chairman given some good tips and shadowing from Ed Lewis. The 2015 show could possibly be held back in Veedersburg, IN. Further details will be discussed at the next meeting for some final answers. Submitted by ~ Darla Rohr Secretary |
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Chewing the Cud
A woman who died found herself standing outside the Pearly Gates, being greeted by St. Peter. She asked him, "Oh, is this place what I really think it is? It's so beautiful.
I can't believe it...Did I really make it to heaven?"
To which St. Peter replied, "Yes, my dear, these are the Gates to Heaven. But you must do one more thing before you can enter." The woman was very excited, and asked of St. Peter what she must do to pass through the gates. "Spell a word," St. Peter replied. "What word?" she asked.
"Any word," answered St. Peter. "It's your choice." The woman promptly replied, "Then the word I will spell is 'love', L-O-V-E"
St. Peter congratulated her on her good fortune to have made it to Heaven, and asked her if she would mind taking his place at the gates for a few minutes while he went to the bathroom.
"I'd be honored," she said, "but what should I do if someone comes while you are gone?"
St. Peter calmly reassured her and instructed the woman to simply have any newcomers to the Pearly Gates to spell a word as she had done.
So the woman is watching the beautiful angels soaring around and she sees a strangely familiar man approaching the gates. She soon realizes it is her ex-husband.
"Where am I?" he said as he stumbled up.
"Heaven," she replied incredulously.
"Wow," he replied, astonished. "Did I really make it to Heaven?"
To which the woman replied, "Well, not yet. You just need to spell a word first."
"What word?" he asked.
The woman responded, "Czechoslovakia."
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