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NEW HOT NEWS... Posted 12/02/11:

Lone Star Shoot-Out has New Home
The Lone Star Shoot-Out previously held during the TJLA Field Day and Heifer Show in June will now be held in conjunction with the junior heifer show during the Fort Worth Stock Show. It is hoped that this new venue will showcase the Shoot-Out to a larger audience in hopes of expanding the program. The 2012 Shoot-Out will be at 4 p.m. in the green cattle arena.

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Bret Begert Elected Secretary-Treas urer of Texas Association of School Boards
The Texas Association of School boards elected its 2011-2012 officers during the association's recent annual delegate assembly and convention in Austin. Bret Begert of Allison, Texas was elected to serve as the association's secretary-treasurer. Bret was first elected to the Allison ISD board of trustees in 1998 and served as president and secretary of that board, in 2003 the district consolidated with Fort Elliott and he was chosen to serve on the new consolidated board. He has held the position of board secretary since that merger. Bret is a past board president of the Texas Limousin Association and is a partner in Begert Limousin of Allison, Texas.

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Radisson Fossil Creek is Headquarters Hotel for Cowtown Classic Sale
The Radisson Fossil Creek located at 2540 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas will once again serve as headquarters hotel for the Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale and the TLA annual membership meeting. A room block has been reserved at a price of $99 per night. Reservations can be made by calling (817) 625-9911. Reservations should be made by December 26, 2011, ask for Texas Limousin room block.

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San Angelo Stock Show adds Junior Limousin Heifer Show
The San Angelo Stock Show has added a junior Limousin heifer show to its activities this year. Cattle may arrive at 3 p.m. February 17 and must be in place by 5 p.m. February 18. The show is on February 19. For more info go to www.sangelorodeo.com

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Texas Junior Limousin Association FundRaiser
The TJLA will be selling caps, polo shirts, and hoodies to raise money for the Field Day. Caps are $15, polo shirts (youth & adult sizes) are $25, hoodies are $30 and $35 for youth sizes. Contact Shelbi Holdman or Amber Parkinson to place an order. Orders received by January 10 will be delivered in Fort Worth, orders received by March 1 will be delivered in Houston.

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In Memory of Limousin friends
Leora Ann 'Kindy' Pape
Leora Ann "Kindy" Pape of New Braunfels, Texas, died May 15 at the age of 77. She was born August 15, 1933, in New Braunfels to Alfred and Lottie Kabelmacher. She graduated from New Braunfels High School in 1951, and attended Texas State University, earning a degree in Elementary Education. Kindy was a dedicated school teacher for 31 years. She married Harvey Pape September 12, 1953. Together they had one daughter, Zina. Kindy and Harvey enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and shared many hunting and fishing experiences together. They also operated Pape Limousin.

She is survived by her husband, Harvey; daughter Zina and Richard Dunfield; one sister and a sister-in-law.

Steve Shields
Steve Shields, 57, of Morton, Texas passed away on September 7, 2011. He was born February 18, 1954 in Morton to the late Walter and Christine ( Nesbitt ) Shields. He graduated from Idalou High School and then attended Texas Tech. Steve moved to Lubbock in 1974 and married Paula Meyer on December 28, 1974. The couple moved to Morton in 1979, raising their family and becoming actively involved in the community. Steve worked in the cotton seed and delinting business for more than 25 years. After retiring from that job, he began working for Caprock Metal Works in Lubbock.

Steve was a member of the Morton Ag Boosters and American Cotton Seed Delinters Association, where he served as an officer. He was also a member of the North American Limousin Foundation, Texas Limousin Association, and First United Methodist Church in Morton.

His memory will be cherished by his wife of more than 36 years, Paula; two daughters Becky Hardin and husband Casey of Shallowater and Tiffany Shields of Frisco; two grandchildren Cash and Hayden Hardin of Shallowater; two brothers Bill Shields and wife Sheryl of Lorenzo and Wesley Shields and wife Nicole of Lubbock; two sisters Marilyn Webster of Gatlinburg, TN and Cynthia Shields of Lorenzo; step-mother Ann Shields of Idalou and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday September 10 at the First United Methodist Church in Morton, burial at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Texas Junior Limousin Association, P.O. Box 880 Krum, TX 76249, with funds going towards the 2012 TJLA Field Day in Levelland, Texas.

Pete Carmichael
Peter Albert Carmichael of Timber Lake, South Dakota, passed away August 31. Pete was born November 1, 1932, to Peter and Garnet (Miller) Carmichael in Faith, South Dakota. Pete attended school through the 8th grade and worked for his parents and area neighbors herding sheep and ranching. As a teenager he participated in the Eddie Bachman Wild West Show.

He was inducted into the U.S. Army by his father, who was on the draft board, in January 1953 and participated in combat in South Korea. He earned the Korean Service ribbon with one Bronze Service Star, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and United Nations Service Medal. Pete was honorably discharged August 13, 1954. His discharge certificate lists his main civilian occupation as a "saddle horse breaker." Upon his return, he traveled the rodeo circuit and married Treva McGinnis and this union produced three children, Tracie, Ryan and Graling.

From 1959-1966 he was the ranch foreman for the Western Cattle Co. at White Thunder Ranch near Milesville, South Dakota. He then began ranching on the Cheyenne River until March 1974. He married Ann Rankin, with daughter Julie, in 1970 and in 1974 they purchased land near Timber Lake, South Dakota, and started Lookout Limousin Ranch where they raised Limousin cattle.

Pete was a pioneer in the purebred cattle industry, implementing artificial insemination, pregnancy testing and embryo transplant.

He tested 15 to 20 thousand cows a year for over 40 years. His first border collie, Tom, put about 450,000 cows down the chute for him.

In the spring of 1998 he sold the main ranch and retired. During his "retirement" he bred and trained some of the top border collies in the nation. Along with running upwards of 1,000 head of sheep, he traveled the United States judging and participating in sheep and cattle dog trials.

Pete received the 2007 South Dakota Master Lamb Producer, 2008 South Dakota Excellence in Range Management Area III, and the 2010 Tom Didier Pioneer Award.

His legacy was his sense of humor, work ethic, and ability to relate to people and dogs of all ages. He is survived by his wife, Ann of 41 years and children Tracie Bollinger; Ryan and Susan Carmichael; Graling and Carla Carmichael; Julie and Dan Mewes; and Heidi and Deb Ducheneaux; 14 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two sisters.

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New Location for 2012 TJLA Field Day
TJLA advisors Brian Payne, Johnny Smith and Brad Davis discussed requests to change the location of the 2012 Field Day with TLA board president Jay Wilder and TLA board vice president Dr. Scott Stowers. After review the decision was made to hold the 2012 Field Day at the Mallet Event Center in Levelland, Texas. The Mallet Event Center has similar accommodations and costs as the Brazos County Expo Center. The theme for the 2012 Field Day is Fun in the Sun Texas Style and will be held June 1-3.

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Silent Auction Nets $2,805 for Juniors
Carole Counsil once again organized a silent auction to benefit the TJLA. The TJLA and TLA would like to thank Carole, and all who donated, made bids or purchases at the auction. The proceeds went towards paying for the awards which totaled over $3,400.

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Super 8 Hotel headquarters hotel for Field Day
The TLA and TJLA presented four graduating seniors with a $500 scholarship at the TJLA awards banquet. Scholarships are made in memory of Gene Rogers, E.J. Bishop, and Matt Ertl. Thanks to all who made it possible to provide these scholarships.

Scholarship winners were l-r Heather Kosub, Peyton Fisher, Grayson Russell, Travis Payne, who each received a $500 scholarship.

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Ambassador Hotel to serve as host hotel for National Junior Heifer Show
The Ambassador Hotel in Amarillo is the headquarters hotel for “Yours, Mine, and Ours, Bringing it Together in 2011” National Junior Limousin Show & Congress. Rooms are $89 per night and reservations can be made by calling (806) 358-6161. Ask for the Limousin block.

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Red Robin Tops Counsil Sale
Counsil Family Limousin of Madisonville, Texas, hosted their fifth annual Focused On The Future Production Sale April 2 at the Madisonville Fairgrounds. Highlighting the sale were two of the breed’s most prolific cows that demanded premiums. A good crowd of local buyers and fellow breeders were on hand to appraise the offering. The Counsil family treated everyone to their famous Texas hospitality.

$34,500—Top-selling lot—Stowers Limousin of Bridgeport, Texas, purchased half interest in BOHI Red Robin 282R, a 9/17/05 homozygous black, polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of Connealy Lead On out of MAGS Manuela.

$31,000—BOHI Rhonda 314R is a 9/22/05 homozygous black, homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of EXLR New Generation 071M out of Davis Rosetta 9514. Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, Colorado, had the final bid for half interest.

$9,700—Thomas Farms of Leslie, Arkansas, purchased CFLX Lucy 949W, a 9/21/09 homozygous black, polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of DHVO Trey 133R out of VVLC Black Lucy 416R.

$4,150—Edwards Land & Cattle Co. of Beulaville, North Carolina, purchased CFLX Rejoice 959W, a 12/18/09 homozygous black, homozygous polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of MAGS Scotland out of BOHI Rejoice 308R.

$5,200—Topping the embryo offering were eight embryos from the mating of DHVO Deuce 132R and JCL Peppermint. They sold for $650 each to Stowers Limousin.

$4,400—Massey Limousin of London, Kentucky, purchased eight embryos by DHVO Deuce 132R out of JCL Peppermint for $550 each.

$4,100—Jepson Limousin of Franklin, Kentucky, purchased CFLX Misty 014X, a 3/5/10 double black, double polled 75% Lim-Flex daughter of EF Smack Down 764S out of CCJE Misty 911M.

$3,600—CFLX Groovy Girl 007X, a 3/3/10 homozygous black, polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of GAR Predestined out of SGAZ Groovy Girl 046P, sold Jepson Limousin.

Sale Summary
		Total	Average
2.5	Donors	$65,500	$26,200
14	Open heifers	$33,250	$2,375
4	Pairs	$8,000	$2,000
32	Bred females	$54,430	$1,701
52.5	Lots	$161,180	$3,070
97	Embryos	$18,820

Auctioneer: C.K. “Sonny” Booth Sale Management: R&R Marketing Co. Sale Consultants: Grassroots Consulting & American Cattle Services Limousin World Rep: Kiley McKinna Sale host Jim Counsil thanks buyers of the top-selling lot, Jason Gaston and Scott Stowers of Stowers Limousin, Bridgeport, TX.

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Hal-Coyote Hills Bulls Average $3,900
Lance Hall, Ken Holloway and guest consignors welcomed cattlemen from across the country to their annual bull sale March 12 at the Coyote Hills Ranch in Chattanooga, Oklahoma. An outstanding set of well developed bulls, 18-month-olds and yearlings, were available. All were black and polled with many carrying homozygous traits. Both purebred and Lim-Flex sires were on hand for the large crowd’s appraisal.

$20,000—Top-selling bull—Magness Land & Cattle of Platteville, Colorado, purchased half interest and half possession in LH War Hero 195W, a 10/26/09 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 50% Lim-Flex son of JCL Lodestar 27L out of Vermilion Erica Lady 1229. He was consigned by Lance Hall Cattle Co. of Sweetwater, Texas.

$15,000—Burt Burnett of Abilene, Texas, took home half interest and half possession in CHR Xhale 001X, a 1/14/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 63% Lim-Flex son of LH Rodemaster 338R out of KRVN Tamale C313T. He was offered by Coyote Hills Ranch.

$9,000—DJ Limousin of Port Orchard, Washington, consigned DJ Xplosive, a 1/14/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 75% Lim-Flex son of DHVO Deuce 132R out of MAGS Sister Act. He sold to Bar Y Ranch of Edmond, Oklahoma.

$7,500—Yandell Limousin of Wichita Falls, Texas, purchased LH War Captain 145W, a 9/19/09 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 50% Lim-Flex son of JCL Lodestar 27L out of Vermillion E Blackbird 9546. He was consigned by Lance Hall Cattle Co.

$6,500—Lonely Valley Limousin of Creston, Nebraska, had the winning bid on CHR Wild Bill 150W, a 9/20/09 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 75% Lim-Flex son of GPFF Blaque Rulon out of MAGS Shutterbug. He was consigned by the partnership of Coyote Hills Ranch and Young & Rogers Farm of Windthorst, Texas.

Sale Summary
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62.83	Fall yearling bulls	$256,900	$4,090
26.17	Yearling bulls	$90,145	$3,445
89	Bulls	$347,135	$3,900

Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks  Sale Management: American Cattle Services Sale Consultant: Grassroots Consulting Limousin World Rep: Kiley McKinna Stella and Mike Yandell of Yandell Limousin, Wichita Falls, TX, purchased one of the high-selling bulls.

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Jennifer Lynn Counsil
Jennifer Lynn Counsil was born on November 27, 1978, in Columbus, Ohio to Jim and Carole Counsil. Jennifer passed away on March 2, 2011 at the age of 32.

Jennifer is survived by parents Jim and Carole Counsil of Madisonville, Texas, brothers and sisters in law Carey and Beck Counsil of Brenham, Kevin and Terri Counsil of Madisonville, Kyle and Jeanette Counsil of Humble and seven nieces and nephews, Cody, Blane, Britan, Madison, Caitlyn, Destin, and Easton.

Jennifer was a graduate of Humble High School and Sam Houston State University. Jennifer began her teaching career as a student teacher at Barber High School in Bellvieu, Texas. Most recently she was an agriculture science teacher at Huntsville High School where she served as FFA advisor, equine judging team coach, and livestock judging team coach. Jennifer helped her students sharpen their public speaking skills and accompanied them to district, area, and state conventions.

Services for Jennifer were held March 9, 2011 at Northside Baptist Church in Huntsville. The church was filled to capacity with friends and students in FFA attire and was a testament to the impact Jennifer had on many lives. Jennifer was laid to rest in the Mount Tabor Cemetery, Madison County, Texas.

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Shoot-Out Heifers Highlight Texas Best Sale
The Texas Limousin Association held its annual Texas Best sale April 16 at the Wichita Livestock Sales Company auction barn near Wichita Falls. The offering featured a quality set of pairs, bred females, bulls and an outstanding set of open show-heifer prospects. The bidding was active throughout the sale with the bulls and open heifers setting the pace.

$4,500—Top-selling lot—Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, Texas, consigned, LFL Xtraordinary 0049X, a 7/20/10 black, polled daughter of DHVO Trey 133R out of LFL 085K. Circle R Ranch of Jacksonville, Florida, had the final bid.

$3,650—Layton Schur of Plainview, Texas, purchased LFL Xtra Fair 0041X, a 5/20/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled, 75% Lim-Flex daughter of LH Rodemaster 338R out of ALMA Jo DHVO 723R. She was consigned by Lawrence Family Limousin.

$3,200—Lawrence Family Limousin sold LFL Xplosive 0009X, a 3/2/10 homozygous black, polled, 75% Lim-Flex son of MAGS Savage out of MAGS Silhouette. He was bought by Steve DeWillier of Winnie, Texas.

$3,200—Ken Caka of Shiner, Texas, had the final bid on Brems Barclay, a 10/8/09 homozygous black, homozygous polled son of KRVN Pacesetter 053P out of Carrousel’s Natalie 3374N. He was consigned by Brehm Farms of San Antonio, Texas.

$3,000—Lawrence Family Limousin consigned LFL Betty Lou 0083X, a 9/4/10 homozygous black, homozygous polled daughter of GPFF Blaque Rulon out of LFL Betty Jo 873H. She was purchased by Taylor Rawlings of Boyd, Texas.

Sale Summaryy
		Total	Average
16	Bulls	$37,585	$2,349
5	Pairs	$90,145	$3,445
16	Open heiferss	32,210	2,013
5	Bred females	7,075	1,415
42	Lots	$87,795	$2,090

Auctioneer: C.K “Sonny” Booth Sale Management: Texas Limousin Association Sale Consultant: American Cattle Services Limousin World Rep: Kiley McKinna Buyer Layton Schur of Plainview, TX, stands with consignor Bruce Lawrence of Lawrence Family Limousin Anton, TX.

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TLA Banquet and Benefit Auction a Success
The Texas Limousin Association held its annual awards banquet and benefit auction Saturday evening, January 29 at the Radisson Fossil Creek Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas . The event was well attended by members and guests.

The evening began with a social hour and ribeye steak dinner. At the conclusion of the meal retiring members of the board of directors were recognized for their service to the association.

Each year the TLA recognizes an outstanding member of the junior association. This is a difficult task as we have so many outstanding junior members. This year’s nominees came down to two and rather than flip a coin, we presented awards to Travis Payne and Heather Kosub. Travis currently serves as vice president of the Texas Junior Limousin Association. He is a senior at Whitharral High School where he is captain of the football and basketball teams, president of the National Honor Society, Student Council and FFA. His many accomplishments in the showring include Supreme Champion heifer, senior heifer showmanship and senior steer showmanship at the
2011 Hockley County Stock Show.

Heather is a senior at East Central High school where she ranks in the top three percent of her class, she was recently named FFA Scholar of the Week and the Superintendent’s Student of the Month. She has been accepted to Texas A&M University. Heather has been a member of the Texas Junior Limousin association for eight years, and has served on the TJLA board for four years.

Newcomer of the Year was a little easier. Rusty and Tammy McCarthy’s Omega 8 burst on the scene two years ago at the Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale in Fort Worth, making several top purchases. This year they returned as a consignor with a high selling heifer which went on to be named Reserve Grand Champion of the Fort Worth open show the next day. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to someone who has demonstrated commitment and longevity to the breed and the association. Liz Puthoff of Clear Creek Farms is such a person. For over thirty years, Liz has been raising and registering Limousin cattle. Some of the top names in fullblood genetics are still producing on her beautiful Forestburg, Texas ranch.

The evening concluded with a benefit auction which raised over $10,000 to support TLA activities. Thank you to Sonny Booth, Mark Smith and Ken Holloway for assisting, and the following who made purchases and donations: Larry & Teresa Garrison, Joe & Margaret Hoot, Wayne & Linda Baber, Cecil Osborn, Magness Land & Cattle, Lawrence Family, Glen Schur family, Jay & Molly Wilder, Counsil Family, Ralph & Belinda Hawkins, Burnsides Catch Penny, Roshburbers Pick a Bull, Tim Stein, Andy & Sue Hicks, Andy Peterson, Randy Ratliff, Bret Begert, Travis Payne, Rusty & Marcy Perrin, Ben & Carol Reading, Brehm Farms, Grassroots Genetics, Cindy McBee, Scott & Donna Stowers, Coyote Hills Limousin, Lance Hall, Sue Ann Holloway, Jim Dyer, Johnny & Alysa Smith, Ed & Joyce Kirby, Rusty & Tammy McCarthy, and Jerry & Jean Henderson.

Ralph Hawkins presents Liz Puthoff of Clear Creek Farms, Forestburg, with the TLA Lifetime Achievement Award.		Former TLA president Wayne Baber presents Travis Payne of Levelland with an award for Outstanding Junior Member.
Outgoing president J.R. Brady presents Ed Kirby with a plaque of appreciation for his service to the Texas Limousin Association’s board of directors.		Former TLA director Vicki Brehm presents an award for Outstanding Junior Member to Heather Kosub of St Hedwig.
Outgoing president J.R. Brady presents Marcy Perrin a plaque of appreciation for her service to the Texas Limousin Association’s board of directors.		Layton Schur of Plainview was recognized as the top showman of the Fort Worth junior Limousin heifer show. Peyton Fisher was second and Mackenzie Yandell was third.
Outgoing TLA president J.R. Brady presents Rusty McCarthy with the Newcomer of the Year Award, helping Rusty is Levi (in arms), Emma and Carson.

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Parkinson Family Welcomes Birth of Colt Wayne
Amber and Jonny Parkinson, along with son Tucker, of Levelland, welcomed Colt Wayne Parkinson into the world on January 4, 2011. Colt weighed 7 lb., 15 oz. and was 20- 1/2 inches long. Grandparents include Limousin breeders Bruce and Paula Lawrence of Anton.

Tacketts Welcome A New Junior Limousin Member
William Wyatt Tackett was born June 2, 2010 and weighed 6.2 lb. and was 19 inches long. He is the son of Aaron and Heather Tackett of Iola and the grand son of Bill and Linda Tackett of Kaufman. Recently William Wyatt was diagnosed with a rare form of sickle cell anemia, the Tacketts want everyone to know that he is doing much better and they greatly appreciate the prayers and support they received from everyone.

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Cowtown Classic Grosses $177,454
Consignors and buyers alike were treated to a warm Texas weekend in Ft Worth for the Texas Limousin Association’s annual Cowtown Classic Limousin sale. A tremendous offering of Limousin and Lim-Flex genetics were on display in the Bass- Richardson building on the Ft Worth Stock Show grounds.

Top Selling Lot - $21,500 - Semen packages on DHVO Duece & DHVO Trey were once again the high selling lot. The flushmate brothers are sired by GPFF Blaque Rulon and out of Amy Jo DHAN and were consigned by Lawrence Family Limousin, Magness Land & Cattle, and Kervin/Hall. Firms purchasing packages; Oak Creek Limousin, End of the Trail Limousin, P Bar S, Rick & Sandy Thomas, ROM’N Limousin, Brehm Farms, Chris Herman, DJ Limousin, CS Farms, Al Cook, Linhart Limousin, FWH Limousin, Maple Lane Farms, Elders Branch Limousin, Grassroots Genetics, Richard Little, Schilling Limousin, Edwards Limousin, Counsil Family Limousin, Pinegar Limousin, Charles McKinney, and Billy Stewart.

High Selling Bred Female - $9,900 - LVLS Stella 111S a 1/15/06 homozygous polled 50% Lim-Flex daughter of LVLS Top Criteria that sold bred to EF Mainstay. Massey and Milam of Olmstead, KY was the consignor and Moreno Farms of Florida the buyer.

High Selling Bred Female - $4,100 - HBRL Wintergreen 952W a 50% Lim-Flex sired by MYTTY In Focus and out of BOHI Shanna that sold bred to MAGS Winston. Consigned by Buckridge Limousin of Rogersville, MO and purchased by Fuchs Limousin Cameron, TX

High Selling Open Heifer - $9,000 - OMEG Bailey a 5/3/10 daughter of GPFF Blaque Rulon and MAGS Lake Erie was purchased by Braden DeBorde of Bardwell, TX. McCarthy’s Omega 8 of Bedias, TX was the consignor.

High Selling Open Heifer - $5,900 - LFL Candy Kiss 0017X a 4/3/10 daughter of DHVO Trey and LFL 6032S consigned by Lawrence Family Limousin of Anton, TX and purchased by Spencer Wilder of Snook, TX High Selling Open Heifer - $5,100 - SSTO Xtra Fancy a 3/1/10 double homozygous 50% Lim-Flex sired by SAV Bismark and out of DVFC Kickback consigned by Stowers Limousin Bridgeport, TX and purchased by Fuchs Limousin Cameron, TX

High Selling Bull - $6,200 - LFL Watson a double homozygous 75% Lim-Flex sired by DHVO Trey and out of MAGS Silhouette consigned by Lawrence Family Limousin Anton, TX and purchased by Dallas May of Lamar CO.

High Selling Bull - $3,500 - LH Wise Man 205W a double homozygous 50% Lim- lex sired by MCBN Target ( Dollar General ) and out of Vermillion Pride consigned by Lance Hall Sweetwater, TX and purchased by Carmichael-Holcomb of Stanton, TX

Pick of Flush - $3,500 - Young & Rogers of Windthorst, TX consigned a pick from three September-October born heifer calves sired by AUTO Black Dakota out of MAGS Spunky. Kade Willis of Lubbock, TX had the winning bid.

High Selling Embryos - $5,875 - Brady Ranch of Lubbock consigned 10 embryos from DHVO Duece and MAGS Salina, Stowers Limousin of Bridgeport, TX was the buyer.

Sale Summary
9 open heifers averaged.......... $4,244
1 pick of a flush...................... 3,500
1 flush rights.......................... 1,000
20 bred heifers....................... 2,356
5 pairs................................... 1,580
15 bulls.................................. 2,880
Embryos & Semen.................... 9,250

Sale Management: Texas Limousin Association
Sales Consultants: American Cattle Services, R & R Marketing, and Grassroots Genetics
Auctioneers: C.K. Sonny Booth and Bruce Brooks

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Lenton Speer
Lenton Speer longtime Limousin breeder \from Marquez, TX passed away on January 23, 2011. Lenton was born December 12, 1926 in Concord, TX to Ben Thomas and Iva ( Seale ) Speer. He attended Concord schools and always joked about having graduated in the top 10% of his class of only 7 students! Mr. Speer served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married his wife of almost 62 years, Irene Ellison on January 26, 1949. They lived in Rockdale for over 23 years where he was a member of the Rockdale Baseball Association. Mr. Speer retired from Alcoa as a supervisor and he and his wife made their home in Marquez. He was the pastor and elder of the Marquez Church of Christ for 40 years and a faithful member of the Centex Parkinsons Support Group. Mr. Speer was known to be Blue Bell Ice Creams biggest fan, his favorite past time was tending to cattle and ranching. Mr. Speer was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award by the Texas Limousin Association and recognized by the North American Limousin Foundation for having been a member of the foundation for thirty years. The presentation was made at the Texas Limousin Association banquet in Ft Worth, TX where many of his friends and family were on hand to honor him. Survivors include his wife Irene, sons & daughters in law Mike and Betty Speer of Marquez Tim and Alice Speer of Marquez, daughter and son in law Deborah and Mike Burrough of Rockdale, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren.

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TLA Holds 40th Annual membership Meeting
The 40th annual membership meeting of the Texas Limousin Association was held January 29, 2011 at the Radisson Fossil Creek Hotel in Ft Worth, TX. A large number of members were on hand to discuss the affairs of the association. TLA Executive Secretary Ralph Hawkins presented the financial report which reflected a loss of $1,260.92 for the year 2010. The loss was mainly attributed to weaker than expected consignment sales.

On a positive note The TLA’s investments posted an increase of $2,133.41 while the Texas Juniors investments posted a $1,908.52 increase in 2010. This years Cowtown Classic Limousin sale was very successful and hopefully the trend will continue with the Texas Best sale in it’s new venue, the Wichita Livestock sale facility in Wichita Falls, TX. Discussions from the floor included Ashley Harris expressing her concerns over the decline in numbers of juniors exhibiting cattle at Ft Worth this year and presented suggestions to the board to increase participation as well as ways of promoting the breed .and association. Wayne Baber and Marcy Perrin addressed the group regarding the process by which directors are nominated for and elected to the board, and offered suggestions to improve on the process.

Three new directors were elected to replace outgoing directors Marcy Perrin, Ed Kirby, and Brad Davis. Larry Garrison of Waskom and Dr. Scott Stowers of Bridgeport were elected to represent region one, while Tim Stein of Springtown was elected to serve region four. Larry and Teresa Garrison have two children Renae and Ryan, both were very active in showing Limousin heifers for many years. Larry became involved with the Limousin breed when he purchased two bulls for his commercial herd at the Kenneth McGee dispersal, they have been members since 1996. The farm is located in Waskom, TX near the Louisiana border. They currently run 55 registered cows and 20 commercial cows. A.I. is a very important part of their program and are utilizing CFLX Wild Card a bull they acquired semen interest on in Denver as well as other top Limousin sires. Larry is employed by General Motors, where he has served as a union representative. Larry also served on the local school board

Dr. Scott Stowers is a board certified general surgeon, his wife Donna is a pharmacist, they have three children, Adam and wife Melinda live in Las Vegas with their two children, Jesse and wife Melissa live in Houston. Scott and Donna’s youngest daughter Lauren has been very active in showing Limousin heifers on the state and national level. The Stowers moved to Bridgeport, TX about 17 years ago, bought some land and began raising Limousin cattle as a hobby. Scott’s passion for the breed has grown as has Stowers Limousin. Their extensive embryo transplant program consists of 6 donors, the cow herd numbers near 100 head, many are utilized as recips. Ranch manager Jason Gaston has helped with the progress Stowers Limousin has made in  recent years.

Tim Stein and wife Marsha live in Springtown, TX, they have three children Clint, Wesley, and Jennifer, and eight grandchildren. Tim is an independent paint contractor and began raising Limousin Cattle in 2000.

From the very beginning Tim used embryo transfer as the basis of his operation. He currently has five donor cows and maintains a recipient herd of about 25 head. Tim was impressed with the Limousin breed by what the bulls could bring to a commercial herd in the way of muscle and performance.

All three have expressed a desire to improve marketability of Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle for all TLA members.

Texas Limousin Association
P.O. Box 880 • Krum, TX 76265 • 940.367.4633 • txlimo@aol.com

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