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56 • www.herefordamerica.com HEREFORD AMERICA • January 2008 (continued from page 53) National Champions, the ranch and cowherd managed by Montie Soules has garnered more Premier Breeder honours at top North American shows than any other breeding establishment. He’s also a man who appreciates his roots, in the words of auctioneer Colonel Eddie Sims. “There’s no aspect of the industry he hasn’t experienced,” says Sims, “from fence builder, to fitter, to student, to owner, boss and partner. That’s what makes him a leader.” He’s also a master marketer. Montie grew up with two sisters on his parents’ turkey operation in the state of Michigan. His family is of Greek heritage. He became further involved with livestock through his experience in 4-H and college at Michigan State University (MSU) under the guidance of David Hawkins in the animal science department. He also bought his first Herefords from MSU. He later started his own fitting business and leased equipment and his services out to purebred sales across the Northeast for about three years. Montie got his first opportunity to shine when hired by Alex Ewing, to manage the ACE Polled Hereford herd in New York State in 1978. It is said that Montie put ACE on the map among elite breeders. The herd that Montie built at ACE provided the foundation for the herd that he manages today. How he managed the business of that herd has given him the reputation of “one of the very most respected managers of any breed in North America,” in the words of Sims. In a conscientious manner, he strived to make everything good, better. That original ACE herd was highly influenced by the addition of a cow herd purchased from Justamere Farms of Alberta. It also relied heavily on the addition of other Canadian genetics, made possible by the close proximity to the U.S.-Canadian border. Alexander Farms Polled Herefords LINEBRED KING DOMINOS AND ADVANCED DOMINOS John Alexander Family 2756 S. Donmyer Road Gypsum, KS 67448-9414 Home: (785) 536-4931 alexfarms@eaglecom.net — Breeding Stock , Semen & Flushes For Sale — Gustafson Herefords Gus, Deb and Shelbi Gustafson 7477 Davis Creek Road Junction City, KS 66441 785-238-7306 I-70 exit 303... 7 miles South Visitors Always Welcome That same herd, which was eventually moved by Ewing to Oklahoma State, was ultimately purchased by Dan Thorne and relocated to the Star Lake Ranch. Montie followed the herd. More recently, Montie facilitated the change of ownership of the Ranch and Herefords to the Blin Family. Through all the transitions, the herd has grown and deepened in quality. As Montie’s long time friend Johnny Winston says, it is a herd that beats the drum and waves the flag for the Hereford breed, as one of the most progressive and innovative in North America. The Star Lake herd’s influence would soon spill into Canada, Australia, Argentina, and the European Union. Montie was one of the first to market cattle by putting his auction online and on RFD- TV. The Star Lake bull sale is the largest Hereford bull sale in Oklahoma and the Southwestern U.S. In Canada, Montie has never been afraid to buy a bull, if he feels it could be a contributor to the breed. He often has animals sold before he buys them. He has a mini, mental business plan for each. Semen interests are sold to turn a profit for all owners and breeders involved. He has marketed the Star Lake Bulls through the Canadian bull book and through other Canadian bull markets. Montie also always helps the people that helped him. Star Lake Cattle Ranch regularly exhibits cattle at prominent Canadian Livestock shows, motivating many Canadian breeders to improve their programs. As Sims puts it, if there is jealousy for his success, it is “jealousy with respect.” Montie helped many small breeders enrich their programs because of their affiliation with him. He has encouraged the Canadian industry to rely more on performance data to illustrate benchmarks that need to be challenged. When the beef industry was struck hard by closed borders due to the threat of BTS HEREFORDS Bruce & Tracy Schlickau 14601 South McNew Road Hutchinson, KS 67501 Phone: 620-459-6576 Location: 5 miles south of Hwy 96 & K17 jct. 1 mile east, then 3/4 mile south Quality Herefords by private treaty sales FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS IN HERFEORD CATTLE IN KANSAS AND SURROUNDING STATES THE KANSAS HEREFORD ASSOCIATION Tom Granzow, Secretary-Manager 765 South 3000 Road Herington, Kansas 67449 785-466-2247 785-466-2226 (FAX) kansashereford@tctelco.net www.kansashereford.org BSE, Montie made the decision to increase his support of Canadian breeders by continuing to buy cattle here, going so far as to establish a Canadian Star Lake herd, which purchased some of the top-selling Herefords in sales over the past few years. Through Star Lake’s partnership with River Valley Hereford Farms, Montie started a joint production sale, to offer the results of his carefully selected Canadian herd. At that sale, he introduced the concept of replacing the sale ring with recent sale cattle videos, while sale lots were also on display for viewing. That herd and sale continues today. It is an innovative new concept in purebred auction sales introduced to Canadian breeders. While his philosophy is profit-driven, with no emotional attachments, Montie Soules never forgets the human equation of his business. He treats people fairly • Kansas • K7 HEREFORDS Est. 1968 Tom and Jo Heidt & Family 3388 240th Street Lockridge, IA 52635 Tom’s Cell: 608.574.2309 Jo’s Cell: 608.574.6334 Breeding Stock Available DOUBLE DEDICATION DAVIS HEREFORDS Dean & Danny (785) 256-4643 13 miles west of Topeka on I-70, Keene/Eskridge exit, 3 miles south 30133 Keene Rd., Maple Hill, Kansas 66507 JENSEN GENETIC CENTER “Taking care of your herd bulls is our Business” Affiliated with Hawkeye Breeders Service • Custom Semen Collection Center • Bull Housing For collection dates, contact: Kevin & Sheila Jensen • 785-374-4372 P.O. Box 197 • Courtland, KS 66939 jensenks@Courtland.net Montie Soules accepting the award at Agribition. • Iowa • and tells it like it is. Montie’s colleagues and friends know that he has always been dedicated to supporting the young cattlemen of both the U.S.A. and Canada. Just as he doesn’t rely on others to sell his cattle, he inspires fellow breeders to be better marketers. As Serhienko says, Montie’s friendship and knowledge is gladly shared with anyone who takes the time to know him. Congratulations Montie, you are definitely a friend of the Canadian Hereford industry. Your efforts make this award extremely well deserved. Jack & Lynne Johnson 2165 240th St. Milford, IA 51351 Phone 712-338-4578 Douthit Herefords RR 3 Box 160 • St. Francis, KS 67756 stephend@sbcglobal.net Johnson Herefords Registered Horned Herefords Since 1918 4V RANCH (785) 332-3009 WALTER (785) 332-3229 ROGER (785) 332-2455 STEVE (785) 332-2323 MILL CREEK RANCH 20635 Hessdale Rd Alma, KS 66401 David Breiner (785) 449-2841 Chad Breiner (785) 449-2759 Clay Breiner, Ryan Breiner, Ashley Bohl Fax (785) 449-2139 www. millcreekranch.com millcreekranch@embarqmail.com SALE FEB. 26, 2008 MANHATTAN, KS “Best of Both Worlds Sale” • 4th Mon. in March 12 noon at the ranch • Dwight, KS 60 Hereford Bulls 55 Angus Bulls Also selling 70 F-1 Black Baldy Heifers with calves 20 Quarter Horses Jan: 785-482-3383 • Arden: 785-482-3398 Box 8, Dwight, KS 66849 E-mail: jakoleenbros@tctelco.net www.oleenbrothers.com Sandhill Farms Registered Polled Herefords Kevin & Vera Schultz 2408 280th Ave., Haviland, KS 67059 Phone: (620) 995-4072 Cell: (620) 546-4570 e-mail: kevin@sandhillfarms.com website: www.sandhillfarms.com HEREFORD AMERICA Upcoming Issues Deadline February Jan. 5 March Feb. 5 April/May Mar. 5 Since 1913 For information about bulls, females, semen sales or a video, please contact: James and Charlene Home: 620/465-2691 Mobile: 316/734-3700 schlickauranch@earthlink.net Lois P & F: 620/465-7749 14506 S. Victory Road Haven, KS 67543
HEREFORD AMERICA • January 2008 www.herefordamerica.com • 57 (Wilson — continued from page 53) held in Regina. The Memorial Scroll recognizes those individuals who, although passed on, have made significant contributions to the Hereford industry for the betterment of the breed during their life. Neil Douglas Wilson was born November 25, 1946 in Wawota, Saskatchewan to Harold & Clara Wilson. He and his siblings, Ken and Lois, attended country school until Neil was in the eighth grade when they switched to the Wawota School where he remained until he graduated. As a youngster, Neil was passionate about farming and sports. In 1956 he convinced his father, Harold, to purchase five bred heifers from Foxland Farms and Haroldson’s Polled Herefords was born. He played hockey, David, Lorie, Matthew, Michael & Mason Kitchell 3471 State Highway 200 Ada, MN 56510-9260 Quality, Performance Cattle For Sale 8 Miles East of Ada On U.S. 200 218-584-8283 Visitors Always Welcome Jones Farms Dave & Susan Jones 31490 E. State Hwy. 112 LeSueur, MN 56058 (507) 665-3962 • home Breeding Stock For Sale Bulls, Heifers, Club Calves, F1 Baldy Heifers Lind Polled Herefords Since 1958 • Dan • Susie • Judy • Contact: Dan Lind 200 E. Grove St. Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2298 e-mail: Lind2@acegroup.cc Visitors Always Welcome “Quality” not “Quantity” Hereford Cattle John W. Schmidt & Sons Pipestone, MN 56164 John E. Schmidt John A. Schmidt 905 7th St SW 787 70th Ave. (507) 825-2786 (507) 825-2383 cell: (507) 215-1037 baseball and competed in track and field. He was extremely successful in all three, being selected as a league allstar, winning a Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association (SHSAA) provincial title and numerous league championships in hockey. In baseball Neil won provincial and league championships, played in the western Canadian final and was selected “Player of the Game” several times. His claim to fame on the track was as holder of the provincial record in the 200 yard dash. In 1974 Neil married his wife, Lenna, and they went on to have two children, Kristy and Chad. Neil was very active in his children’s lives, coaching Chad’s hockey and baseball teams and serving as an assistant leader in the Wawota 4-H Beef Club to which both Kristy and Chad belonged. KLAGES HEREFORDS Quality seedstock for sale 2071 Co. Rd. 101 Lake Benton, MN 56149 Jerry & Shelly and Family (507) 368-9284 delaneyherefords@yahoo.com Cattle for sale at all times. • Minnesota • Jeff & Mary Klages 64090 County Rd 64 Ortonville, MN 56278 ph/fax (320) 273-2163 jmklages@fedteldirect.net Nelson Polled Herefords Phil • 507-629-3375 1616 Co. Rd. 11 Will • 507-626-0239 Tracy, MN 56175 E-mail • w_nelson@mnns.com Herd Genetics Advance Domino NPH Active in President Lamplighter T.P.R. King Domino D.N.A. Supreme Lamplighter Monument L1 9841 Proud to be a Hereford Breeder Cattle for sale at all times. Chad Williamson 339 91st St. Pipestone, MN 56164 507-825-5766 springwater@svtv.com Troy Williamson PO Box 302 Garretson, SD 57030 507-597-6221 While he was growing his family, Neil was also building his reputation in the Hereford industry, both in Canada and abroad. In 1980, at the request of the Bulgarian government, Neil assisted with the selection and delivery of cattle to Bulgaria. While there, Neil gave clipping, showmanship and beef production seminars. In the years since, he exported semen, embryos and live cattle to several US states, Europe, Australia and Japan. Back at home in Canada, he built his herd up to include 150 purebred cows, large enough to host a fall production sale for 16 consecutive years, from 1990-2005. In addition to their own sales, Haroldson’s Polled Herefords was a loyal contributor to the Regina Bull Sale, where Neil exhibited numerous champions. FREDERICKSON HEREFORD FARM Performance Polled Herefords, Angus and F1 Black Baldies — Cattle for Sale Private Treaty — Mark, Mary Kay & Sarah 30819 250th St. SF. Starbuck, MN 56381 320/239-4213 KROGSTAD POLLED HEREFORDS Les & Darin Krogstad 3348 430th St. Fertile, MN 56540 (218) 945-6213 Email: kph@gvtel.com Breeding Stock for Sale Raising Polled Herefords since 1943 STATELINE POLLED HEREFORDS RA W Frederickson Hereford Farm - West Nate, Jayna & Teegan 19558 Anchor Road St. Onge, SD 57779 605/254-4872 (cell) Rabehl Herefords Jake Rabehl Registered Hereford Cattle 3115 Simpson Rd. SE Rochester, MN 55904 507/951-9582 Custom Fitting & Clipping 25533 488th Ave. Garretson, SD 57030-9123 (605) 594-6788 Robert A. Williamson Maggie & Mitch Neil’s successes in the show ring were no less impressive. Over the years he was awarded: • Champion Hereford Steer at the Calgary Stampede • 5 Grand Champions at Canadian Western Agribition • Premier Exhibitor at Canadian Western Agribition • Grand Champion Bull at NILE (Billings, MT) • Champion Bull at FarmFair International • Junior Champion Female at the National Western Stock Show (Denver, CO) • Numerous champions and division winners at Brandon Ag-Ex and Canadian Western Agribition Gottschalk Polled Herefords Powerful Genetics • Stylish Cattle • Since 1961 • Breeding Stock For Sale Visit Anytime! Just 8 miles West of Rochester, MN at Byron Dave & Rose Jerry & Diane (507) 775-2794 (507) 775-2951 (continued on page 58) 512 Frontier Rd SW Byron, MN 55920 Heref efor ords ds Since 1957 2477 N.W. Main St. • Coon Rapids, MN 55448 Cattle at Princeton, MN Bulls & Females For Sale Doug & JoAnn (763) 755-4930 Bryan & Marytina (763) 389-0625 Bradley & Brigitte (763) 286-1602 E-mail: joannlawrence8@msn.com Minnesota Hereford Breeders Bob & Phyllis Werk, Secretary (320) 246-3220 11446 Co. Rd 14 Herman, MN 56248 www.mnherefordbreeders.org SANBORN FAMILY FARMS Bill, Tim, Jay, Jon and Families Box 116 • Mazeppa, MN 55956 507/843-4296 Cattle for sale Private Treaty Bulls, Females and Feeder Cattle for Sale Polled Herefords & F1s Lester & John Schafer 64664 170th St. Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 (320) 833-2050 FOR SALE: Bulls Females Semen Ad Cut-Off Date for the February Issue is January 5. WERK HEREFORDS Bob, Phyllis, Shane & Robyn 11446 Co. Rd. 14 Herman, MN 56248 (320) 246-3220 Registered Polled Herefords & Angus • Bulls and Heifers for sale at all times • YOUR AD HERE CALL 605/866-4495
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