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CRG Miss Redeemed 4K, sired by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET and her bull calf sired by CRG Outta Here 954G exhibited by McCord Farms, Carp was selected Grand Champion Female of the Renfrew, (ON) Charolais 28 entry (BOSS) Show, September 7th. Judge Craig Wilgenbusch, Halbrite, SK then selected CRG Princess 53H, sired by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld with her TR Mr Diablo 2742Z ET bull calf at side from Oattes Charolais, Cobden.
Champion Bull  was Cornerview Memphis 34M sired by LT Justified 1528 Pld from Cornerview Charolais, Cobden. Cornerview also show the Reserve Grand Champion Bull Cornerview Milwaukee 30M sired by LT Justified 1528 Pld.

Patricia (Pat) Steppler passed away Sept. 18, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 71. She and Dan, her husband of 51 years started Steppler Farms, farming and raising Charolais cattle. With a teaching degree she taught for many years retiring in 2009 so she could focus more on her family and farm. A gracious lady, she always had a smile, time for a visit and an extra plate at her table.  She is survived by her four sons, their wives and 12 grandchildren. A private interment will be held on Monday, September 23rd at the Miami Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life with close family friends at 2 pm at the Miami Event Centre.

Anna Nesbitt, Nestleton, ON had Grand Champion heifer over all breeds at the 80 head East Central 4-H Championship, September 18th in Lindsay with Cedardale Lainey 53L by WC Uncharted 7328 P.

Brett Nesbitt showed the Reserve Champion heifer over all breeds with Cedardale Lainey 41L by Cedardale Jaguar 111J as judged by Adam Smith.

The Blanchette Family from Edam, SK took in 19 shows this spring and summer with the kids having success at almost all of them. Some of the highlights included.
Cattlemans Call-Tyler and Bar SK Heather 303L by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld were Res. Champion Female
GMACK-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer
Weldon-Briar and her steer Hot Shot were Grand Champion Steer
Briggs and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer
Cody Sibbald-Briggs and his steer Jelly Bean were Res. Champion Steer
Josephburg-Briar and Kay-R Annabelle 309L by WCR Commissioner 593 P were Res. Champion Heifer in the open show
Briggs and his steer Jelly Bean were Grand Champion Steer in the Junior Show
Perdue Junior Jackpot Steer and Heifer Show-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Champion Charolais and Overall Res. Champion Heifer
CCYA-Bennett and his steer Jelly Bean were Res. Champion Steer
Prince Albert-Bennett and Bar SK Heather 303L were Res. Champion Heifer in the Dean Horn Memorial Junior Bred Heifer Show

Sharodon All Jacked Up 4M by WIA Backwater Jack 060 P was Supreme Champion Bull at the Picton, ON Fair on September 7th. Exhibited by Sharodon Farms, Omemee the show was judged by Kevin Brown, Orillia.

Tyler Burgomaster, Omemee, ON won Grand Champion Female with Sharodon Lynelle 116L by Sharodon Double Vision 1D at the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Country 4-H Fair on August 23rd in Lindsay. 39 animals from three beef clubs in the country were judged by Ashley Baker of Madoc.

Declan Sargent, Mirror and his steer Willis won Reserve Champion Steer at the May 27th, 2024 Lacombe and District 4-H Show and Sale. Willis was also selected as the Reserve Champion Home Grown Steer and Reserve Champion Steer of the Nebraska 4-H Multi Club. Willis weighed 1515 lb and was purchased by Sterling Industries Inc., Blackfalds for $6.70/lb. The shows were judged by Scott Anderson, Sylvan Lake and Jay Good, Brooks.

Jackson Corner, Caledonia won Grand Champion female at the Ontario AGM Junior Show, August 17th, Colborne, ON with TR Ms Outsider 3765L ET by M&M Outsider 4003 Pld. Judges John & Kathy Pearson, Grafton then selected Baker Farms Lavender Haze 16L by CCC WC Redemption 7143 Pld ET shown by Emily Honey, Warkworth. There were 42 youth and 40 head in the show.

Kurtis Black, Haley Station was elected president of the Ontario Charolais Association at their Annual General Meeting, August 17th at Colborne. Eric Doran, Tweed was elected 1^st Vice-President and Ryan Briggs, Oro-Medonte was elected 2^nd Vice-President. Ashley Baker, Madoc took on the Secretary/Treasurer duties with the departure of long-time member Doris Aitken, Mount Forest. Complete details will be in the October issue of the Charolais Banner.