US Beltie News - US Belted Galloway Society

JANUARY 2011
In Memoriam
James “Jim” Walter Laue, 66, of Sasser, Ga., died Tuesday, Oct. 19,
2010. A native of Effingham, GA; Jim had resided in Sasser since
1992. Jim was an honest, caring family man who enjoyed spending
time with his children and grandchildren and had a huge extended
family in the community. He was the owner of Cycle World of Albany
for over 30 years. He was an avid cyclist participating in hundreds
of races and rides across the country including being a finalist
in the National Senior Olympics. He was an early member of the
Pecan City Peddlers Bicycle Club. He also was a former champion
at many levels racing on the dirt track motorcycle circuit. He was a
Master Cattleman and enjoyed raising and showing registered beef
cattle. He was a member of The Belted Galloway Society, Georgia
Cattlemen’s Association, as well as numerous other agricultural
groups. Jim was active in the community as well sponsoring numerous
charity events and was a past board member of the Albany Alzheimer’s
Association. Survivors include his wife, Donna Laue of
Sasser, GA; a son, Chris Laue and his wife, Vickie, of Pensacola,
FL; a daughter, Carrie Hoffman and her husband, Terry, of Leesburg,
GA and many grandchildren.
About advertising … Classified ads are free to members. All classified ads are
automatically placed on the Hotline on the internet. Two-month limit on classified
insertions. Please include contact information as you wish it to appear —
name, farm, location, phone, Fax and Email, if any. For all Emails — Place
Hotline in the Subject line. Please Email to executivedirector@beltie.org, Fax
608-527-4811or phone (608) 220-1091. We encourage members to submit ads
the last two weeks of the month. Advertising bulls … Before advertising a
young male as a breeder we must be sure he is well conformed, tracks properly,
has good legs and feet, and exhibits good weight gains. We should have data
available on his birth weight, 205-day weaning weight, and yearling weight. If
he's reached breeding age (around 18 months), it's definitely a plus to have his
semen checked for quantity and motility.
Any data available should appear in your advertisement along with his birth
date and the names of his sire and dam. Further, it is required that registration
numbers be included on bulls advertised for sale in the Hotline and newsletter.
Canadian Livestock Records Corporation
(CLRC)
All Registrar Services
2417 Holly Lane
Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA K1V 0M7
Registrars
Betty Foti
betty.foti@clrc. ca
Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 310
Fax 613-731-0704
Lisa Hutt
lisa.hutt@clrc.ca
Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 312
Fax 613-731-0704
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.
Lisa may also be reached from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. from
Monday to Wednesday and until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
She is not in the office on Friday, but Betty is still available
to assist you that day.
Welcome to Council
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We welcome he following individuals who have been elected
or re-elected to serve on Council beginning in January 2010.
Scott Griffith (TX) and his wife, Holly, own and operate the
Bluebird Ranch in the small east Texas town of Murchison.
The ranch has been in the family for over 100 years and for
most of that time has been a cattle operation. In addition to a
herd of about 75 Belted Galloway cattle, they raise commercial
cattle, Kiko goats, horses, and grow, harvest and sell
coastal bermuda hay. Some of their grass-finished Beltie beef
is carried at local health food stores. There are a number of
different families that live on the ranch, all of whom gather at
the main house and share a community meal, prayer time and
devotion each week. Scott holds a Master's degree in Business
and previously taught at the local university, as well as, consulted
in the financial and aerospace industries. Currently, he
spends much of his time managing the ranch and a real estate
business. Scott is also President of the Texas Belted Galloway
Association.
Jerry Moore (KY) and his wife, Jennifer, live in south central
Kentucky in the small town of Smith’s Grove. The Moores purchased
their first Belted Galloway in 1992 and began showing in
1999. Their cattle have appeared in shows across the country.
Jerry was the past herd superintendent at the Georgia National
Fair. The family strives for breed preservation, maintaining high
quality animals. On their farm, they also raise alfalfa, grass hay,
tobacco, and sweet corn. Jerry is a high school social studies
teacher and coach. He enjoys his teaching career and raising
Belted Galloway cattle. Jerry has served on Council for a oneyear
term. He is currently Chairman of the Show and Sale committees.
Jon Rozelle (AZ) grew up on a small ranch in southern California
providing him with deep appreciation for animals and
the outdoors. He enjoys working on his ranch located outside
of Flagstaff, Arizona, where his family rides horses and manage
a small herd of Belties. At an elevation of 7,400 feet, just
80 miles from the Grand Canyon, they experience all the diverse
seasons that occur in their part of the country. From
snow and frozen stock ponds during the winter to the hot, dry
days of summer, they spend hands-on time with their Belties
virtually every day. Jon purchased his herd of Belties in
January 2000 and still owns many of their original animals
today. Holding a degree in electrical engineering with a minor
emphasis in business, John’s professional career has included
work in the aerospace, medical, and construction industries.
Jon has held the position of President in the Western Belted
Galloway Association and enjoys promoting his unique breed
of cattle. Jon has served on Council in a one-year term and
now is finishing a two-year term. He formerly co-chaired the
BYG Committee and now is the Chair of the Annual Meeting
Committee.
Leanne Fogle~Editor~U.S. Beltie News
beltienews@beltie.org
Phone/Fax (309) 965-2759