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Spring Picnic
February 9, 2007
By Greg Cardey

Due to the recent scheduling change during the SOQ weekend of including a Junior Jackpot show the CSBA and CJSA haves decided to discontinue having a Spring Jackpot show. Instead we will be reviving the tradition of a breeder hosting a Spring Picnic at their ranch each year. Dennis Pluth’s Homestead Ranch in Clearlake, CA will be hosting us this year on April 21st.
Dennis recommends staying at the motel Lake Point Lodge, which is about a mile away from the ranch. There is a large Bass Tournament in the area over the weekend, so Dennis advises to call early for rooms at 707-998-4350 and refer to CSA or Pluth.
Weekend Schedule
Friday P.M. – No host cocktail hour at Happy Garden Restaurant and Oriental dinner at Pluth’s ranch.
Saturday A.M. – Breakfast at Pluth’s followed by ranch tours.
Saturday Noon – Tri Tip lunch followed by more tours of ranch. Saturday P.M. – Fun at the Homestead Ranch Bar and Juke Box, music by Cliff???
Call or email Dennis Pluth with questions, his info is on following page. See you there!!
 

President’s Message
By Gary Witte

Hello from Nevada! We find ourselves in an unusual winter. From below zero temps in mid-January to Spring like temps the first of February. Winter seems to be passing us by for now. Calving has begun here and in California but little green grass is showing in the California hills.
The Spring get-together for the CSBA this year will be in the form of a Ranch Tour April 21st at Dennis Pluth’s Homestead Ranch in Clearlake, CA. Festivities will actually begin on Friday night with a no-host cocktail hour followed by a fabulous Chinese dinner, complements of Homestead Ranch. Saturday will find us at the ranch for tours, cattle, tri-tip lunch and lots of good company. See the details in Greg’s announcement elsewhere in this newsletter.
For those of you who did not make it to Denver for the National Western Stock Show last month, we were happy to see a wide variety of Shorthorn cattle from across the nation. Yes, it was very cold temperature wise but the warmth of seeing many good friends and Shorthorn breeders kept the weather at bay.
A note of importance. A West Coast Shorthorn Breeder’s Directory is in the process of being compiled. You all should have received information regarding advertising and inclusion in this publication. If you have not, please contact Kirk Kimmulshue at kkimmels@calpoly.edu. Breeding excellent cattle is our goal but if no one can find you or your cattle is does little good. This directory effort is being spearheaded by Kirk Kimmelshue and technically supported by Heidi Beljean of the Pacific Showcase magazine and can be a first step to bringing buyers to your gate.
A final note: Each Shorthorn breeder is responsible for producing and marketing the best product possible, for breeding, show or consumption. It is MY opinion, and that of my wife, that Witte Shorthorns will neither sell nor produce ANY TH positive cattle. We are in the process of testing any suspect animals in our herd. Those who show positive will be marketed either feeders or butcher animals. This is our choice and one that we feel is best for the breed. Think about it. Your decision on this subject will determine the future of the Shorthorn breed in California.
Hope to see you all in April at Pluth’s Homestead Ranch. Keep in mind that this is a family event. Bring the kids and have a great Spring Weekend!
Gary Witte
President, CSBA
Phone: 775-423-1571
e-mail: herman.witte@navy.mil
 

SOQ SALE DATE

There will be no change in SOQ sale date and location this year. The SOQ sale will again be held the last Saturday in October, so this year the sale weekend will be October 27th-28th.
The sale will continue to be held in Plymouth at the Amador County Fairgrounds. The Junior Jackpot show will be held again as entries and attendance were great for the initial show. Let’s look forward to keeping the positive momentum going!

WEST COAST SHORTHORN BREEDERS DIRECTORY

Several breeders for the past few years have been asking for a nice directory for Shorthorns out here. Kirk Kimmelshue has taken the initiative to get it done. The directory will be paid for with ads in the directory. The more ads we get the more copies we can print and distribute to potential buyers of our cattle! Ad prices range from $70-$450 and must be postmarked by March 31st, 2007. If you haven’t already received the information from Kirk in the mail or if you have any questions contact him at 530-570-1515 or kkimmels@calpoly.edu.

A LOSS IN THE SHORTHORN FAMILY

Don Hoyt, Shorthorn Breeder from Wyoming passed away recently. He was a good friend to many of the Shorthorn breeders in California and will be missed.

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 October 28th, 2006, at the Amador County Fairgrounds in Plymouth. Attendance and interest in the sale lots was great given that the SOQ sale was changed to Saturday to accommodate the Jr. Jackpot show on Sunday. A good number of new buyers were in attendance. The 21 females averaged $2,196 (a new record!) and 12 steers averaged $1,285. A fine job of auctioneering was done by Jim Clark and judging by Darrel Hansen of Wilton, CA.
Females

$3,700 was Sunny Day Frosty Lady 19S, sold to Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo, CA. Consigned by Sunny Day Shorthorns, Merced, CA.
$3,350 was HSTD’s Proud Patience, sold to Freeman Cattle Co., Crescent City, IL. Consigned by Pluth’s Homestead Ranch, Clearlake, CA.
$3,000 was WH Scarlet’s Stuff W4JS, sold to Brandee Call, Tollhouse, CA. Consigned by Witte Shorthorns, Fallon, NV.
$2,950 was GBS Sally 6060, sold to Wyatt Judge, San Luis Obispo, CA. Consigned by Gudel Bros. Shorthorns, Elk Grove, CA.
$2,400 was WH CCC Courage W10S, sold to Brandee Call, Tollhouse, CA. Consigned by Witte Shorthorns, Fallon, NV.
$2,375 was LC Scots Lassie 7404, sold to Chrissy Pellandini, Galt, CA. Consigned by Lucky Clover Shorthorns, Turlock, CA.
Steers
$1,700, Reserve Champion Sale steer, sold to Alexis League, San Luis Obispo, CA. Consigned by Witte Shorthorns, Fallon, NV.
$1,600, steer, sold to Alexis League, San Luis Obispo, CA. Consigned by Valdez Shorthorns, New Cuyama, CA.

 

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