McCord/Cornerview win Renfrew Show

CRG Miss Monte 960G, sired by M & M Outsider 4003 Pld with her HRJ Maverick 556C bull calf at side, exhibited by Darren McCord, Kanata was selected Grand Champion Female of the Renfrew (ON) Charolais Show, September 11th. Judge Doug Milne-Smith of Kemptville then chose Fondoak Clancy 1C, sired by Cornerview Avenger 40A with her LT Nationwide 8455 Pld ET bull calf at side from Foadoak Farm, Renfrew as his Reserve Grand Champion Female of this 26 entry show. Grand Champion Bull was Cornerview Juan Pablo 6J, sired by Cornerview Express 2E from Cornerview Charolais, Cobden. Jaun Pablo went on to be Supreme Champion Bull of all breeds as well. Reserve Grand Champion Bull was DMC McCord Jet 1J, sired by HRJ Maverick 556C from Darren McCord.

Cornerview Juan Pablo Grand Champion Bull and Supreme Champion of all breeds

Former Charolais Fieldman/Manager passes

Gerry Bowes, Indian Head, SK passed away August 23rd after a battle with cancer. Gerry was the Canadian Charolais Association National fieldman and CCA Performance Manager from1976 -1988. The family Charolais operation B4 Charolais was active for many years and Gerry was presented the SCA Honor Scroll in 2012 and the CCA Honor Roll in 2013.  Celebration of life will be October 2nd, 1:30 pm, Elks Hall, 401 Dewdney St., Indian Head. SERVICE POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE DUE TO COVID RULES

Former Ontario Breeder passes

Lawrence (Larry) Joseph Leahy, 75, of Douro, ON passed away suddenly the evening of August 12, 2021 at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Larry purchased his first Charolais bull in 1970 and was active in the Charolais business as Charleahy Charolais and partner with Don Burgomaster in Triangle Sales Management for a number of years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Douro on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM.