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The NWHCA welcomes new 2010 members: 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!

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 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 Sharon Howard 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 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

The 104th National Western Stock Show was held on Friday, January 22nd in Denver Colorado. Several of our members attended, including Blueberry Meadows Highlands, Cherry Point Fold, Hemlock Highlands, David Larson, Jacob Larson (top-right photo), Maple K Farms (top-left photo), and Run A Muk Ranches (remaining photos). Congratulations to Run A Muk Ranches; RAM Roche and RAM Taj won Grand Champion Cow-Calf for the second year in a row! In addition, Run A Muk Ranches headed the 2009 Cow/Calf Roll of Excellence list. Thanks go to Bonnie McLarty and Run A Muk Ranches for providing pictures of the event. 1/24/2010

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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