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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 the event (a photo is welcome) and it will be posted as soon as possible, generally upon receipt. |
 The NWHCA welcomes new or returning members: Ron Morey of Morey's Upriver Highlands LLC in Hayden Idaho on 10/23/2010 Terry and Stacy Kerr of Green Valley Highlands in Auburn Washington on 9/8/2010 Jim and Ali Sandholdt of 2 Dog Farm in Kalispell Montana on 7/20/2010 Russell and Kristina Vandersnick of Killin' Time Ranch in Wilkeson Washington on 6/16/2010 Mark and Teri Everett of Highline Ranch in Spokane Washington on 5/22/2010 Karen Holt in Port Orchard Washington on 5/18/2010 Ian Schleh of Garden Home Farm in Mount Vernon Washington on 5/18/2010 Brenda Treibel of Bees Works in Wool in Enumclaw Washington on 4/27/2010 Scott Hamilton in Centralia Washington on 3/30/2010 Jeremy and Kara West in La Center Washington on 3/1/2010 Fred and Kathy Lookabill of Pineridge Farm in Belfair Washington on 2/16/2010 Robert, Vickie, and Elaine Manheimer of Flying Diamond M Ranch in Bremerton Washington on 1/3/2010 Welcome to the association! |
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Spring Meeting Plans
Saturday, May 21st has been selected as the date for the 2011 Spring Meeting. Our hosts will be members Robin and Spencer Tabor in Redmond, Oregon. Mark your calendar! 12/10/2010 |
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Rest in Peace
NWHCA member Ed Wright has passed away. Ed owned and operated Rockin' EW in Eatonville Washington. Ed had tried to disperse his fold of Highlands over this past year, but still has animals for sale.
Former NWHCA member Craig Fish passed away in October. A celebration of his
life will take place on his birthday, Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm
at the Enumclaw Senior and Community Center located at 1350 Cole Street in
Enumclaw. Donations may be made in remembrance to th Enumclaw High School
Equestrian Team in care of Janet Milbrath, 23530 SE 456th Way, Enumclaw, WA
98022 or Virginia Mason Medical Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Fund, Attn:
Vincent Picozzi, B2 Virginia Medical Center, 1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98111.
Craig and Kimberly Fish were members for many years. |
Central Washington State Fair Congratulations to Grand Champion Cow/Calf: RAM Jonquil; Grand Champion Female: Bitterroots Red Velvet of Run A Muk Ranches; and Grand Champion Bull: RAM Chivas Regal. 10/2/2010 |
Grace wins her first blue ribbon. |
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Maple-K Farms and Run a Muk Ranches competed at
the Spokane Interstate Fair on September 13th. Collecting ribbons were Grand
Champion Cow/Calf, Fiona and Fiona II of Maple K; Grand Champion Female, Fraoch II of
Maple K; and Grand Champion Bull, Traith Airgead of Maple K. A new
generation of Maple-K cowgirls participated this year and won her first blue
ribbon! 9/21/2010 |
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| NWHCA member farms participating in the 2010 Puyallup Fair were Bonnie McLarty of Blueberry Meadows Highlands, Tom and Deanna Newton of Bitterroot Farms, Ian Schleh of Garden Home Farm, and Naomi Ewing and Alan and Sue Wiemer of Run a Muk Ranches. Congratulations to Blueberry Meadows Highlands Tara and Xara, Grand Champion Cow/Calf; Garden Home Woton, Grand Champion Bull; and RAM Lashawn of Run a Muk Ranches, Grand Champion Female. The Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder awards went to Run a Muk Ranches. | ||
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President Tom Newton led the NWHCA fall meeting
after the cattle show. Secretary/Treasurer Amy Lagerquist reviewed the
budget. Mike Mower (not in attendance) has resigned as representative to
AHCA; it was agreed to leave this position vacant until another suitable
candidate volunteers. Thank you Mike for all of your hard work! Robin Wolfe
and Spencer Tabor will host the 2011 Spring Meeting at Cascade Highlanders
in Bend Oregon; Lisa Jennings and Michael Fantom will host the 2012 Spring
Meeting at Five Star Farm in Trout Lake Washington. Thank you Robin,
Spencer, Lisa, and Michael! Award winners of the Puyallup Fair were
presented with beautiful embroidered jackets. Run a Muk Ranches was awarded
the 2010 Bill Nolan Memorial Halter.
On a serious note, President Tom Newton wants
the membership to know that if there are not at least 30 animals entered in 2011 we will no longer be allowed to show Highlands at the Puyallup
Fair. Other cattle breeders are on a waiting list to show their cattle and Highlands
will be replaced by Red Angus. We had only 19 animals entered this
year. Tom noted that if we lose our position in the cattle barn, it will be
nearly impossible to regain a spot in the future. So please, enter your
cattle next year! |
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 Thorburdin's Rosina Grand Champion Cow/Calf |
 Garden Home Woton Grand Champion Bull |
 Vicki of Hem-Loch Grand Champion Female |
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Competing for ribbons at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe were NWHCA
members Tom and Deanna Newton of Bitterroot Farms, Ian Schleh of Garden Home
Farm, John and Jean Bates of Hemlock Highlands, and Naomi Ewing and Alan and
Sue
Wiemer of Run a Muk Ranches. Also competing was non-member Bonnie
Hendrickson of Hendrickson Highlanders.
Congratulations to Hemlock Highlands Thorburdin's Rosina, Grand Champion
Cow/Calf; Garden Home Woton, Grand Champion Bull; and Vicki of Hem-Loch, Grand Champion Female.
The Premier Exhibitor award went to Run a Muk Ranches. Ian Schleh, Danny
Schleh, Ronnie Hendrickson, Dustin Plymale and Kaden Plymale competed in the
Junior Show and did an outstanding job. 9/1/2010 |
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 Four NWHCA member farms brought their best cattle to the 2010 Grays Harbor County Fair. Members showing included Tom and Deanna Newton of Bitterroot Farms, Bonnie McLarty of Blueberry Meadows Highlands, Robert and Doris Swalander of Swalander Highlands, and Naomi Ewing and Alan and Sue Wiemer of Run a Muk Ranches. Congratulations to Run a Muk's RAM Chivas Regal, Grand Champion Bull and Rosaleah of Swalander Highlands, Grand Champion Female. 8/18/2010 |
 AHCA 2009 Roll of Excellence Congratulations to Bitterroot Farms LLC (Deanna and Tom Newton), Allen Acres (Amy and Kevin Allen), Run a Muk Ranches (Naomi Ewing and Alan and Sue Wiemer), Blueberry Meadows Highlands (Bonnie McLarty), Hemlock Highlands (Jean and John Bates) and Skookumchuck Farm LLC (Amy and Paul Lagerquist) for having animals in the American Highland Cattle Association's 2009 Roll of Excellence! The NWHCA had a huge showing in the nationally ranked list of prize winning Highland cattle. Way to go, NWHCA! Run a Muk Ranches' cow RAM Roche' topped the 2009 Roll of Excellence Show Cow/Calf of the Year List. Source: Amy Lagerquist and Naomi Ewing 6/30/2010 |
Amy Lagerquist of Skookumchuck Farm LLC in Tenino Washington has agreed to take over the duties and responsibilities of NWHCA Secretary/Treasurer. We would like to thank outgoing Secretary/Treasurer Sharon Howard for doing such an excellent job these past two years; it's much appreciated. Thank you Sharon and congratulations Amy! Both the directors and membership spring meeting minutes have been posted on the Directors page. 6/4/2010 |
NW Highland Cattle Association members gather at
the May 22, 2010 Spring Meeting at Maple K Farms in Colfax Washington.
 Tom and Cheryl Kammerzell welcome members to beautiful Maple K Farms in Colfax. |
 Sue and Alan Wiemer demonstrate first time roping. Sue and Naomi Ewing demonstrate handling for show. |
 Tom talks about animal handling facilities, including portable fencing and corral design. |
 A Koenders Windmill aeration system keeps stock tank water flowing in winter with no electricity. |
 Members enjoyed a delicious box lunch while socializing on the beautiful Maple K Farms lawns. |
 The silent auction raised funds for the coming year thanks to generous member donations. |
 President Tom Newton led the general membership meeting. Our AHCA rep, Mike Mower, reported on national news. |
 Tom Kammerzell led us on a farm tour where cows and calves enjoy many acres of wilderness with plenty of feed. |
 More Highlands enjoy additional acres of forested land, while the steers thrive at a third location. |
 Congratulations to Doris Swalander for submitting the best photo; it's of granddaughter Kaitlyn with Colby. |
 Naomi and Cheryl in front of the barn built in 1915. The Kammerzell bull kept a watchful eye on the day's events. |
 The rain put a damper on the evening bonfire, but the day was a great success with many happy memories. |
Thank you Tom and Cheryl
Kammerzell for hosting over sixty members of the NW Highland Cattle
Association
at the 2010 annual spring meeting. We recognize and appreciate the tremendous
amount
of time and effort
that was spent by Tom, Cheryl, and several other members to make the event such a wonderful
success.
Thanks to Naomi, Alan, and Sue for providing a What
to Take to the Fairs list for members who plan to show cattle.
Special thanks to Porky's Pit Barbeque for the delicious barbecue dinner!
5/22/2010
 Washington State Department of Agriculture update from the Washington Cattlemen's Association: Last week the WSDA held two rule hearings for RCW 16.92 Notices of Infraction-Penalty Schedule. The hearing went well in Olympia. The proposed rules will implement a penalty schedule for individuals that violate the RCW 16.36.116 Transporting livestock on public roads of WA without valid health certificates or permits under chapter 16.36 RCW and WAC 16.54. The testimony at both hearings (Ellensburg and Olympia) recommended that language to clarify that this penalty schedule only apply to imported livestock. The WSDA agreed that this amendment language would be helpful. The final language will include imported livestock, Dr. Eldridge did a great job of reminding everyone that asked that there are no health restrictions or requirements on the transportation of resident livestock within WA State. The other aspect of the rule hearing was the development of a 3 tier penalty matrix for violations of RCW 16.36.116 Transporting or accepting delivery of nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between any livestock market, feedlot, slaughtering facility, or similar facility that trades in livestock. The WCA supports these rules. The hearing examiners file and the comments will now be sent to the Director for his final approval. 3/4/2010 |
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 The NWHCA Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010. All members in good standing and guests are welcome to join the gathering with hosts Tom and Cheryl Kammerzell. The meeting will be held at Maple K Farms in Colfax Washington. Click here for details. 1/5/2010 |
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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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