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Here's the latest news from the Northwest Highland Cattle Association. Members are welcome to submit news items by providing a short description of of the event (a photo is welcome) and it will be posted as soon as possible, generally upon receipt. |
 The NWHCA welcomes new members: Sanford and Ila Feibus of Ila's Place in Sequim Washington Chris Figgins of Lostine Cattle Company in Walla Walla Washington Brad Knowland of Big Dipper Ranch in Klickitat Washington Welcome to the association! 12/1/2009 The NWHCA welcomes new members: Jim and Gina Barker in La Center Washington Steve and Susan Henshaw in Vaughn Washington Welcome to the association! 10/19/2009 |
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| Congratulations to Run-A-Muk Ranches who swept up the purple ribbons in Yakima at the 2009 Central Washington State Fair on October 3rd. Pictured from left: Grand Champion cow/calf pair RAM Roche' and RAM Taj; Grand Champion female RAM Jonquil; and Grand Champion bull RAM Chivas Regal. Also pictured is Alan and Sue Wiemer with judge Bill Bartolac. The little ribbon-holder is granddaughter Bailey. Other winners were Reserve Champion cow/calf pair RAM Champagne and RAM Chablis; Reserve Champion female RAM Taj; and Reserve Champion bull RAM Tucker. Show participants included Bear Creek Farms, Roy Colbeck, Bottleneck Ranch, Denlar's Ranch, Run-A-Muk Ranches, and Willow Ridge Farm. | ||
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 1. 50 Highlands competed in the 2009 Puyallup Regional Scottish Highland Cattle show. |
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 2. Robert and Doris w/ Maudine |
 3: Sue, Alan, Betty Jo, and Naomi |
 4. Robert, Doris, and Bonnie |
 5. Lisa and Mike |
 6. Naomi and Sue |
 7. Tom |
 8. Naomi, Sue, Alan |
 9. Robert and Doris |
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were 50 Highlands at the Puyallup Fair for the September 18th Scottish
Highland Cattle Show, making this a super-points show. NWHCA members
showing were Kevin and Amy Allen of Allen Acres, Cyril and Merry Colbeck
of Bear Creek Farms, Bonnie McLarty of Blueberry Meadows
Highlands, Bob and Gina Ames of Boise Creek Farm, Tom and Deanna Newton
of Bitterroot Farms, Lisa Jennings and Mike Fantom of Five
Star Farm, Garden Home Farm, John and Jean Bates of Hemlock Highlands,
Naomi Ewing and Sue and Alan Wiemer of Run-A-Muk
Ranches, Paul and Amy Lagerquist of Skookumchuck Farm, and Robert and
Doris Swalander of Swalander Highlands.
Congratulations to Run-A-Muk Ranches for Grand Champion cow/calf pair,
to Swalander Highlands for Grand Champion female, and to Run-A-Muk
Ranches for Grand Champion bull.
The fall board meeting followed the cattle show. Members who earned Grand Champion or Reserve Champion for cow/calf, female, and bull were presented with a beautiful embroidered throw. Special thanks to member Betty Jo Nolan who again generously presented a cash award to first-time exhibitors at the Puyallup Fair. This year, the $50 cash prize was split between four new breeders, so true to form, Betty Jo added another $50 so that each of the new breeders could receive a significant amount. Thank you Betty Jo! Photo 2: Robert and Doris Swalander
display their Grand Champion Female banner in the show arena. Photo 3:
Betty Jo Nolan (center) presents Sue and Alan Wiemer (left) and Naomi
Ewing (right) with the Bill Nolan Memorial Halter, awarded to the premier breeder
at the regional show each year. Mouse over the photo for a closer look at
this beautiful halter. Photo
4: 2008 silver tray recipient Bonnie
McLarty (right) passed the award to Robert and Doris Swalander for their
2009 Grand Champion Female, Maudine. Photos 5 through 9 show members
receiving the embroidered throw. They are: Photo 5, Lisa Jennings and
Michael Fantom; Photo 6, Naomi Ewing and Sue Wiemer; Photo 7, Tom Newton
(mouse over to see a close-up); Photo 8, Naomi Ewing and Sue and Alan Wiemer; and Photo 9,
Robert and Doris Swalander. Congratulations to all! |
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The NWHCA welcomes returning member: Mike Mower of Flathead Farms in Kalispell Montana Welcome to the association! 9/16/2009 |
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We recently received a "Near Capacity"
notice from our web hosting service due to the many large pictures and files
on our
website. To reduce server space, all current and future photos will be
reduced in size before they are posted. In addition, the individual member's
pages have been taken off line and any current advertising information was
moved to the sale ads. Members without personal web pages who wish to have
an added web presence are encouraged to explore options, such as signing up
for a free BlogSpot, MySpace,
or Facebook website.
Thank you for your understanding and help in managing our server space. Submitted by Gina Ames, 9/13/2009 |
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There were two shows at the Evergreen State Fair
this year: a junior show and the main show. Despite the state fair website
advertising the incorrect main show date, the shows were well represented.
We had 8 entries in our Junior show with several kids showing for the first
time. They all did very well. There were 38 Highlands in the barn
represented by 7 breeders: Bear Creek Farms, Bitterroot Farms, Hemlock
Highlands, Richmark Highland Cattle, RunAMuk, and Ian Schleh. Grand Champion
winners were: Cow/Calf: RAM Roche from RunAMuk, Female: Vanna White of
Hem-Loch, and Bull: Wantan "Little Boy", bred by Ian Schleh. To
see more Junior
show photos, click here. Submitted by Tom and Deanna Newton, NWHCA Fold editors, and Gina Ames 9/5/2009 |
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Hello all, Summer has come and gone and it is
now time for the fall shows. This is an exciting time for all breeders. It
sounds like our show numbers are going to be real good. New ranches will be
showing up to compete. Puyallup has 46 animals entered. We need 50 for a
super point show, so if you have one or two more to pop in your trailer
Ellen has assured me they will be able to be entered. Grand Champion and
Reserve Grand Champion will receive a trophy for Heifer, Bull, and Cow/Calf
for our Regional Show in Puyallup. Points are awarded for each animal in
each class for the different shows all over the United States. At the end of
the show year, after Denver, the points are calculated and trophies are
awarded at the National Convention. The recognition in the Bagpipe not only
is fun but puts your Farm or Ranch name out for all to see. Please abide by
the new no clipping rule as it will be strictly enforced. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Submitted by Naomi Ewing, NWHCA Show Chairman, AHCA Show Committee member 8/29/2009 |
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Better late than never, the fair dates and times
for Highland cattle shows are: Gray's Harbor County Fair: 8/7/09 at 2 pm Evergreen State Fair: 9/2/09 at 1 pm (Jr. Show) and 9/3/09 at 2 pm (Main Show) Spokane Interstate Fair: 9/14/09: 1 pm Puyallup Fair: 9/18/09 at 1 pm. Note: The 2009 Fall meeting will be held after the show. Central Washington State Fair: 10/3/09 at 3 pm See the NWHCA Calendar for full details. 8/27/2009 |
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Congratulations to Dale and Carol Hathaway of
Spring Creek Highlands in Bellingham Washington for earning the 2009 Northwest Washington Fair's Herdsmanship Award. Way to go! 8/25/2009 |
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The NWHCA welcomes new or returning members: Allen Bremner of B Hanging Double B in Cheney Washington Richard Pugh and Dave Jeans of Blue Dawn Farm in Sherwood Oregon Troy Hall of Gem View Ranch in Enumclaw Washington Kory and Hope Kramer of Kramer's West Shore Farm in Gaston Oregon Daryl and Shannon Countryman of Procrastination Acres in Bellingham Washington Michael and Marci Johnson of Red Prairie Ranch in Sheridan Oregon Jodi Thompson of Wild Wisteria Farm in Tacoma Washington Welcome to the association! 8/19/2009 |
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The NWHCA was well represented at the 2009 Grays
Harbor County Fair. Members showing included Kevin and Amy Allen of Allen
Acres, Tom and Deanna Newton of Bitterroot Farms, Bonnie McLarty of
Blueberry Meadows Highlands, Paul and Amy Lagerquist of Skookumchuck Farm,
and Robert and Doris Swalander of Swalander Highlands. Congratulations to
Skookumchuck Farm's T-Bone, Grand Champion Bull and Swalander's Dorothy,
Grand Champion Female. 8/7/2009 |
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The AHCA National Convention was held in Boseman,
Montana this year. Since it was so close Susan and I decided to venture out
and attend. Packed up the Fifth Wheel, no not the stock trailer, and headed
out. Tom and Cheryl Kammerzell were already there as Cheryl had to attend
some early board meetings. Jay Howard also attended. We stayed in a
beautiful campground overlooking the whole valley. Thursday was
registration. Seeing old friends and meeting new ones is always the best
part of any function. Thursday night was a casual banquet where RunAMuk
received 4 trophies for the Roll of Excellence program. Friday was a full
day of interesting talks on just about anything you might want to know.
Friday night was dinner on your own and of course we went to Famous Dave's.
This is Tom's favorite place to eat. Saturday was another full day. All
morning was the Annual Membership Meeting. The different committees reported
what they were doing and hope to do over the years. It's exciting to see
where the Association is headed in the future. Make sure you read and
understand the new show rules on clipping; this is for the Regional shows
also. Check out the steer classes. These rules and classes are in the 2009
Premium books for Puyallup, Spokane, and Yakima. I tried to get them in
Monroe but was too late for this year. Saturday night was the final banquet
held at the KG Angus Ranch. Really nice place and a cattle setup to die for.
Saying goodbye wasn't any easier than at Denver, but it was good to be home.
Hope to see you all at the different shows this year. If you ever wanted to
show and just feel uneasy about any aspect of showing feel free to contact
RunAMuk or just show up and you will receive all the help you need. See you
at the Fairs! Submitted by Naomi Ewing, 6/29/2009 |
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The NWHCA welcomes new or returning members: Mark and Debbie Klein of Amazing Grace Highlands in Arlington Washington Melissa and Nichlos Denmark-Pate in Snohomish Washington Mark and Joslyn LaVera of Doublecreek Ranch in Ellensberg Washington Michael Fantom and Lisa Jennings of Five Star Farm in Trout Lake Washington Welcome to the association! 6/4/2009 |
NW Highland Cattle Association members gather at the 2009 Spring Meeting |
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 John and Jean Bates demonstrate a calf pull. |
 Speakers Tom Kammerzell, Murray Benjamin, and John Kahlberg. |
 Sue and Naomi receive a sliver tray award from Cheryl. |
 The silent auction raised funds for the coming year. |
 John Bates: Outstanding in his field. |
 The barbecue crew prepared beef ribs for us. |
 A delicious meal in the winery courtyard. |
 Amy Lagerquist, photo contest winner. |
 Mary Ella Read, photo contest winner. |
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The NWHCA Spring Meeting was a great success.
John and Jean Bates were wonderful hosts who seemed to be everywhere, making
sure that we all had a wonderful time. Eagle Haven Winery provided the
perfect setting on this sunny day. Highlights of the event included speakers John Bates
(Farmer First Aid); Tom Kammerzell and John Kahlberg (Beef Processing and
Marketing); and Murray Benjamin and John Bates (Pasture Management).
Outgoing President Cheryl Kammerzell presented Sue Wiemer and Naomi Ewing
with a silver platter award. There were many nice things to chose from at
the silent auction. Board of Director elections were held during the
meeting. Our new
President is Tom Newton and new or returning Directors are Cheryl Kammerzell
and Robin Wolfe. After the meeting John Bates took many of us on a tour of his farm. We saw
his extensive, well-organized beef operation and met many of his cow-calf
pairs in the field. We enjoyed some tasty barbecue beef ribs, generously
prepared for us by the Skagit County Cattleman's Association. Congratulations to Amy Lagerquist and Mary Ella Read,
photography contest winners. An excellent day... well done John and Jean! 5/18/2009 |
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The NWHCA Spring Meeting will be held on
Saturday, May 16th, 2009. All members in good standing and guests are welcome to join the gathering with hosts John and Jean Bates of Hemlock Highlands. The meeting will be held at the Eagle Haven Winery in Sedro Woolley Washington. Click here for details. 4/18/2009 |
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The NWHCA welcomes new member: Debra Stenberg of Appleton Farms in Tacoma Washington. Welcome to the association! 3/29/2009 |
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The term of office for NWHCA board members Steve
Phillips, Robin Wolfe, and Cheryl Kammerzell will will terminate at the
Spring Meeting in 2009. If you are a member in good standing and you are
interested in serving our association as a board member, please contact
Secretary/Treasurer Sharon Howard.
Expiring positions are elected by a vote of present members at each Spring
meeting. This year, the Spring meeting will be on Saturday, May 16th, 2009.
Our hosts are John and Jean Bates of Hemlock Highlands in Sedro Woolley. See
the Calendar for details. 3/21/2009 |
 A special meeting of the NWHCA Board of Directors was called on Friday, March 20, 2009, via teleconference, to name a new director to fill the term of David Larson, who recently resigned. Bob Ames of Boise Creek Farm in Enumclaw was unanimously elected to fill David's position. Bob's term on the NWHCA board will terminate at the Spring Meeting in 2011. 3/21/2009 |
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The NWHCA will follow the AHCA new show rule
beginning this year. The rule states: No clipping or blocking of Highland breeding stock is allowed. Trimming of hair on belly, for purpose of leveling the bottom line is acceptable in the area between the front and back legs. All steer shown must be from registered stock.
In addition, a new Steer category will be
introduced at many of our local fairs this year. |
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The NWHCA has added a member's only Discussion
Forum to our website. Members are encouraged to join the forum and discuss topics, such as fold articles; cattle health; calving; grass, hay, and other feed; shows and fairs; beef; mud management; website improvements; and much more. To join the forum, click on the Members Only link found on the home page. Only members in good standing may participate. 3/4/2009 |
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The NWHCA welcomes new members: Gordy and Robbie Harris of Harris Farm Highlands in Ferndale Washington. Welcome to the association! 2/17/2009 |
 Congratulations to Run-A-Muk Ranches of Yakima Washington! Grand Champion cow/calf went to Run A Muk's outstanding RAM Roche' and RAM Chivas Regal at the 2009 National Western Stock Show in Denver Colorado. Pictured with the winning pair are members Sue Wiemer and Naomi Ewing. 1/31/2009 |
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Here's a few photos from the 2009 National Western Stock Show in Denver. The show ran from January 10th through the 25th. Thanks to members
Cyril and Merry Colbeck of Bear Creek Farms for sending them in. 1/26/2009 |
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The NWHCA welcomes new members: Mark and Erin Douglas of Castle Dangerous Highlands in Paisley Oregon Stan and Barb Stanley of Stanley Highland Ranch in Cathlemet Washington. Welcome to the association! 1/12/2009 |
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If you would like to post a "latest news" item, please contact: Gina
Ames Please provide a short description of of the event (a photo is welcome) and it will be posted as soon as possible, generally upon receipt. |
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