By Greg Cardey

    The 2005 CSBA Spring Junior Jackpot Show and Membership Barbeque will be held Saturday, April 9^th, at the Merced Fairgrounds.

   Registration and Steer Weigh-in will be from 7:00-9:00 a.m.  The show schedule will be steers at 9:30, followed by Shorthorn heifers, AOB heifers and finishing with showmanship.  Steer and heifer entries are $25 each.  There will be 3 age divisions of showmanship.  The steer show will include both a Shorthorn/ShorthornX division and an All Other Breeds division also.  In order for an exhibitor to show a steer in the All Other Breeds division that exhibitor must also exhibit a Shorthorn heifer or steer.

    There will also be a Sweepstakes show for all show-age females purchased directly by Juniors at the 2004 SOQ Sale.  Premiums will begin at $500 for First Place.

    Jr. exhibitors can bring any bedding they desire but are required to clean their own stalls after the show.  Call Chantelle Albiani at 916-689-1545 for more details about the show.

 

  President's Message

By Gary Witte

     Happy New Year to all of you in the CSBA.  As I write this we are enjoying some sunshine for the first time in many, many days!  Cold foggy weather moved into Northern Nevada in early December and except for a day or two we have had no relief since.  Those of you who attended the Ranch Tour in January will remember the “pogonip” that covered everything, including the cattle!  A special “Thank You” to the Albaugh family for their warm hospitality and excellent hot lunch.    Thank you also to all who participated in the tour and the board members who stayed for the meeting.  Although we did not have enough board members for a quorum, many issues were discussed.  Dates have been finalized for the 2005 Spotlight on Quality Sale that will be held once again in Plymouth CA.  The Sale will be held on the final weekend in October, on October 30^th.  Also discussed was the color of consignment animals to the SOQ sale and Shorthorns exhibited at CSBA sanctioned jackpot shows for the Juniors.  A major concern to all Shorthorn breeders is the presence of TH (Tibial Hemimelia) in several leading Shorthorn sires.  Careful consideration should be given before using any of these sires.  (Listed on page 8, January issue of the Shorthorn Country).

    Spring calving season is already upon us!  However, please make a point to keep Saturday, April 9^th available for the annual Spring Picnic and Jr. Show at the Merced Fairgrounds.  It may seem a long way off, but it will be here before we know it!

CSBA BBQ-Potluck

  All those at the field day are invited to the feast organized by the Gipes and Mellos.  The luncheon will be held immediately after the show, followed by Sr. and Jr. Association meetings.

-          CSBA is providing meat, bread and drinks.

-          A – M  please bring a dessert.

-          N – Z  please bring a salad.

 

SOQ SALE DATE

    The CSBA Board of Directors has decided to take advantage of the Cow Palace moving to a spring show from now on and stake out a claim to a sale weekend of our very own.  The SOQ sale from now on will be held the last Sunday in October, so this year the sale weekend will be October 29^th-30^th.

    The sale will continue to be held in Plymouth at the Amador County Fairgrounds.  This should be a more opportune time to sell steers to Juniors and will be fun as well as it will always be right around Halloween.

 

NEWSLETTER CONTENT

    The Shorthorn Quarterly is always looking for content to fill the pages.  The newsletter’s intent is to keep Shorthorn Breeders abreast of what is happening within the state association.  Those wishing to contribute to the newsletter should contact Greg Cardey at (209)386-0409 or e-mail gcardey@yahoo.com.

 

XANTHUS FAMILY LEAVING US?!?!

    Pete and Jeannene Xanthus announced at the SOQ sale that they would be moving to Texas sometime in 2005.  Many thanks to Pete and Jeannene for their many years of support for Shorthorns in California and Janeen’s tenure as Junior Advisor.  Don’t be strangers!!!

    Taking over as Junior Advisors will be the team of Chantelle Albiani and Kris Gudel.

 

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE!!!

     Those of you Seniors who were NOT at Plymouth last fall (you know who you are!), please fill out and mail back the CSBA Membership form along with your tax deductible CSBA membership dues.  Also feel free to pass the form along to Shorthorn breeders who should be members!

 

Sale Results: Spotlight on Quality

   The Spotlight on Quality Shorthorn Sale was held on December 5th, 2004, at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth.   Attendance and interest in the sale lots was good given that the SOQ sale was changed in regard to location and time of year.  The 18 females averaged $1,550 and 13 steers averaged $761.  A fine job of auctioneering was done by Jim Clark and judging and helping with the events of the weekend by Kevin Kimmerling of K-Kim Cattle Co., Pickrell, Nebraska.

  Females

     $5,100 and Champion Sale Heifer was HSTD’S Dilly Luck Bo, sold to Lush Farms and K-Kim Cattle Co.  Consigned by Dennis Pluth, Clearlake, CA.

     $2,800 and Reserve Champion Sale Heifer was Sunny Day Mint Julep 4N, sold to Lush Farms, Overland Park, KS.  Consigned by Sunny Day Shorthorns, Merced, CA.

     $2,000 was LC Wild Rose 6400, sold Walt Baxter, Snelling, CA.  Consigned by Lucky Clover Shorthorns, Turlock, CA.

     $1,950 was Aussie’s Koolgirl, sold to Kyle Kerlee, Denair, CA.  Consigned by Katie Brown, Stonyford, CA.

     $1,800 was Sunny Day Bonnie 77M, sold to Adaline Padlina, San Juan Bautista, CA.  Consigned by Sunny Day Shorthorns, Merced, CA.

     $1,725 was LBB Abby Lustre Trump, sold to Scott Tali, San Jose, CA.  Consigned by Brooke Bennett, Ducor, CA.

  Steers

    $1,100, Champion Sale steer, sold to Bob Pellandini, Lodi, CA.  Consigned by Sunny Day Shorthorns, Merced, CA.

     $1,050, steer, sold to Kenneth Jefferson, Salinas, CA.  Consigned by Gary Rose, Lindsay, CA.

 

Jr. Corner:

By CJSA Pres. Tim Whitfield

      Welcome to the New Year Juniors, Seniors and Shorthorn enthusiasts.  When the clock struck midnight on Dec. 31^st, 2004, how many of us stopped to really think about what it meant between our sips of Sparkling Apple Cider or Champaign.  It didn’t mean that it was time to replace that calendar time or to set another new years resolution.  It really meant to look back at all the great times we had over the last year and look forward to the next 365 days. 

The juniors are in for an exciting yet sad year in 2005.  We are loosing our advisor of 13 years.  Jeannene sadly resigned at the last meeting because she was moving away to Texas.  Texas trader, I like to say.  She will be missed.  But just like the clock striking midnight on New Years, every new beginning starts at the end of an old beginning.  Although we are sad about Jeannene’s resignation, we are also excited about our new advisors Chantelle Albiani and Kris Gudel and what they can bring to our organization. 

Our last meeting was one of the longest ever lasting at least an hour not including the fun wreath and Christmas tree decorating that took place.  We discussed many important things including our Spring Show, association sign, our new website, our new membership brochure, and most importantly, elections.  Congratulations goes out to our new officer team, President— Tim Whitfield, Vice President— Stephanie Weaver, Secretary— Kirk Kimmelshue, Treasurer— Amy Gipe, Reporter— Alex Xanthus, and our three Activities Directors— Sierra Meyers, Maulle McCallister, and Jordan Albiani.

Last but not least our annual Spring Junior Show, Barbeque, and Senior meeting is happening April 9, 2005.  It is our statewide show and a chance for Juniors to exhibit their animals and earn points for the California Junior Livestock Association as it is a sanctioned show.  The Spring Show junior meeting will take place immediately following lunch.  Look for more information and entry forms on our website http://www.californiashorthornjuniors.org . 

So Juniors, Seniors, and Shorthorn enthusiasts.  I dare you to look back at last year and then look forward to next year.  Let us continue winning in the show ring and prove that in California, the Breed to Succeed is Shorthorns