California Angus Association

SPRING JACKPOT RESULTS

	California Junior Angus Association (CJAA) members made it to the winner’s circle at a number of jackpot heifer shows during the 2008 spring show season. At the 19th Annual Sierra Winter Classic Steer and Heifer Show in Porterville, Madeline Wisecarver of Hanford exhibited the grand champion Angus heifer and reserve supreme champion heifer, Silveiras Elba 6573 (pictured below). Savannah Levisay of Creston exhibited the grand champion Angus female and took reserve supreme champion honors over all breeds at the 15th Annual Red Wave Classic, hosted by California State University, Fresno. Silveiras Elba 6546, sired by Gambles Hot Rod, was the winning entry. Amy Dierberger of Madera exhibited the reserve grand champion Angus heifer at the Red Wave Classic, Silveiras Elba 7314. In the heifer showmanship classes, Jessica Judge of San Luis Obispo took top honors in the junior division, while Ashley Judge, also of San Luis Obispo, was second in the intermediate division. Tricia Walker of Salinas took second place in the senior division. At Cal Poly’s 24th Western Bonanza Junior Livestock Show in Paso Robles, Savannah Levisay captured grand champion female honors in both rings with Silveiras Elba 6546 (pictured at the bottom of the page). The heifer went on to be named the supreme champion female over all breeds. The reserve grand champion Angus heifer in Ring A was Silveiras Elba 6573, exhibited by Madeline Wisecarver. The reserve grand champion heifer in Ring B was Silveiras Elba 7314, exhibited by Amy Dierberger. Ashley Judge took the grand champion bred-and-owned female title with Bar R Tri Star Erica 7108. The heifer went on to be named the reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female over all breeds. LXS Princess Chloe 702 was named the grand champion bred-and-owned Angus female for Alexis Leage of San Luis Obispo. In beef showmanship at the Western Bonanza, Layne Simon of Catheys Valley took first place the first day of competition. During the second day of competition, Austin Perry of Prather took first place.
Madeline Wisecarver of Hanford exhibited the reserve supreme champion female over all breeds at the 2008 Sierra Winter Classic in Porterville.


Savannah Levisay is pictured above at the halter of her supreme champion female honors over all breeds at the 2008 Western Bonanza in Paso Robles.


Savannah Levisay, Creston, exhibited the grand champion female at the 2007 California Angus Days CJLA Jackpot Show in Turlock.


Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo, exhibited the reserve grand champion female at the CJLA Jackpot Show at California Angus Days.


Casey Clark of Denair exhibited the grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2007 California Angus Days CJLA Jackpot Show.


Showmanship division winners (L to R): Brenden Benson, Winters, senior; Austin Perry, Prather, intermediate; and Jessica Judge, San Luis Obispo, junior.

Members of the California Junior Angus Association (CJAA) exhibited a total of 91 head at the California Angus Calcutta and Jackpot Shows on December 2. Dave Dillabo of Tulelake evaluated the cattle in both shows.

In the calcutta show, 21 heifers that sold the previous day in the California Angus Days Female sale competed in the show. S Sis Party Girl 650, bred by Amanda Schnoor of Chowchilla, took grand champion honors for Brenden Benson of Winters.

Dawson Gatz of Brentwood exhibited the reserve grand champion with HAVE Princess 5024 H217, bred by HAVE Angus of Wilton.

In the California Junior Livestock Association (CJLA) Jackpot Show, the late junior heifer champion was Bar S Cassies Lilly 706, exhibited by Brenden Benson and bred by Cassie Silveira of Sanger.

The reserve late junior heifer champion was Bar R Tri Star Erica 7108 bred-andowned by Ashley Judge of San Luis Obispo.

The early junior heifer champion was V A R Black Lass 7138 owned by Sydney Schnoor of Chowchilla and bred by Vintage Angus Ranch, Modesto.

The reserve early junior heifer champion was Silveiras Elba 7314 exhibited by Amy Dierberger of Madera and bred by Garrett Blanchard of Firebaugh.

Silveiras Elba 6546 was the senior heifer champion for Savannah Levisay of Creston. The heifer, bred by Garrett Blanchard, went on to be named the grand champion female. She is sired by Gambles Hot Rod out of a Twin Valley Precision E161 daughter.

The reserve senior champion heifer was exhibited by Austin Perry of Prather. EXAR Blackbird 6957 was bred by Express Angus Ranches of Yukon, Okla.

The intermediate champion heifer, Bear Mtn Heiress 6188, was exhibited by Jessica Judge of San Luis Obispo. Bear Mountain Angus of Melba, Idaho, bred the heifer.

The reserve intermediate champion heifer was GMA Scotts Black Beauty 253 exhibited by Scott Avila, Merced, and bred by GMA Angus Ranch of Merced.

Bruin 104 Dianna 6413 was the junior heifer champion for Ashley Judge. She went on to be named the reserve grand champion female. Bruin Ranch, Gold River, is the breeder.

The reserve junior heifer champion was Amador Blackbird 104 6525 for Tricia Walker of Salinas. The heifer was bred by Amador Angus, Modesto.

The grand champion cow-calf pair was Amethyst Echo B28, exhibited by Casey Clark of Denair, and bred by Amethyst Angus Ranch of Plymouth.

The reserve grand champion cow-calf pair was Five Star 765 Vixn Lass 5071, exhibited by Brooke Barnes of Manton, and bred by Five Star Land and Livestock, Wilton.

In showmanship, the winners by division were Brenden Benson, senior; Austin Perry, intermediate; and Jessica Judge, junior.

The CJAA would like to extend a special thank you to the following jackpot show class sponsors: Dry Creek Cattle Co., Prather; Crown Angus, Sanger; Hacienda Angus, Selma; Spears Family Angus, Brentwood; Chase Classic Angus and Charolais, Torrance; Amador Angus, Modesto; Dal Porto Livestock, Brentwood; Brody Leo/James Bright, Merced; Gudel Cattle Co., Wilton; Schnoor Sisters, Chowchilla; Evans Feed, Madera; Silveira Bros., Firebaugh; and Byrd Cattle Co., Red Bluff.

The following CJAA members participated in the
2007 California Angus Days CJLA Jackpot Show:

Alexis Leage, San Luis Obispo
Allison Spears, Brentwood
Amanda Moore, Oakdale
Amelia Tower, Copperopolis
Amy Dierberger, Madera
Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo
Austin Grimsley, Tres Pinos
Austin Perry, Prather
Austin Silva
Brenden Benson, Winters
Brooke Barnes, Manton
Caitlyn Hartzell, Oakdale
Casey Clark, Denair
Chelsea Woodcock, King City
Colby Cozzitorto, Atwater
Conner Medeiros, Paso Robles
Damon Bogetti, Westly
Dawson Gatz, Brentwood
Dominque Cozzitorto, Gustine
Eileen Whitcomb, Marysville
Emily Piland, Rescue
Emmalee Casillas, Penn Valley
Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh
Geonna Solari, Escalon
Jacob Turner, Hollister

Jenna Solari, EscalonJessica Judge, San Luis Obispo
John Woodcock, King City
Justin Terry, Azalea, Ore.
Kribe Schnoor, Chowchilla
Kristi Hill, Wheatland
Mackena Dean, Merced
Macy Perry, Prather
Madeline Wisecarver, Hanford
Marissa Fisher, Oakdale
Megan Silveira, Denair
Michael Matteson, Arbuckle
Mitchell Avila, Merced
Ryan DeBusk, Paso Robles
Samantha Longoria, Terra Bella
Savannah Levisay, Creston
Scott Avila, Merced
Shannon Tower, Copperopolis
Stephen Miller, Tracy
Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla
Travis Coy, Clovis
Tricia Walker, Salinas
Ty Longoria, Terra Bella
Tyler Coy, Clovis

The California Junior Angus Association members and siblings during the opening ceremonies.

THE CALIFORNIA JUNIOR ANGUS ASSOCIATION TAKES TULSA BY STORM

   Despite flooding and stormy weather during the trip to Tulsa, Okla., to take part in the 2007 National Junior Angus Show, in July, California Junior Angus Association (CJAA) members made a great showing. Members and their parents joined together to put a patriotic display together as the backdrop for the state display, which housed more than 40 head of cattle from 10 members.
   A record 1,241 entries were exhibited during The American Dream-themed show, hosted by the Oklahoma and Arkansas Junior Angus Associations.
   Former CJAA member and National Junior Angus board member Amanda Schnoor assisted with the show, contests and awards presentation before retiring from the board at the conclusion of the show.
   Members attending the event, pictured at left during the opening ceremonies, were Austin Perry, Prather; Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo; Manual Casillas, Penn Valley; Emmalee Casillas, Fresno; Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla; Trisha Walker, Salinas; Wyatt Colburn, Visalia; Jessica Judge, San Luis Obispo; Kirbe Schnoor, Chowchilla; Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh; and Macy Perry, Prather. Wyatt Judge (third from left), San Luis Obispo, and Colby Perry (far right), Prather, also made the trip with their families.
   Brad McCurry, Mount Hope, Kan., judged the 17 bred-and-owned cow-calf pairs, 40 owned cow-calf pairs, 100 bred-and- owned bulls, and 280 bred-and-owned females. Joel Cowley, Houston, Texas, made the final rankings on the 702 owned females. Dr. Randy Perry, Prather, evaluated the 67 steers. In addition, 35 steers competed on the rail in the annual carcass steer contest.
   In the owned show, where California took first place in the best five head division (pictured below), Sydney Schnoor exhibited Exar Blackbird 6902 (at left) to the Calf Champion, Division 2, title. Kirbe Schnoor took two division reserve titles.EXAR Lady 8946 was the Junior Champion, Division 2; and Gambles Elbrea 1086 was the Reserve Junior Champion, Division 5.
   Garrett Blanchard exhibited the Reserve Late Intermediate Champion, Silveiras Elba 6533. Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo, took the Junior Champion, Division 3, title with Bruin 104 Dianna 6413 (below left). In the bred-and-owned heifer show, Blanchard led out the Reserve Calf Champion, Silveiras Elba 6540. He also exhibited the Reserve Intermediate Champion in the bred-and-owned bull show, Silveiras Elation 6534.
   Blanchard also took home the Boy’s Silver Pitcher Award (below left), sponsored by the American Angus Auxiliary, for the second time in three years. He earned the most points for cattle exhibited at the show in the boy’s division.
   In addition to the division champions and reserve champions, Austin Perry had a class winner in the owned show with Exar Blackbird 6957, and Sydney Schnoor took first place in class with Gambles Lucy 5016. Garrett Blanchard also placed first in class in the bred-and-owned bull show with Silveiras 6482 Design 6311.
   Kirbe Schnoor and Trisha Walker competed in the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest with Kirbe making the finals. The top 15 finalists competed the following day. Kirbe took fourth place honors overall. (below far left).
   Jessica Judge (above right), topped the 9- and 10-year-old age group in the livestock judging contest and was recognized during the annual awards function.
   Manual Casillas entered JLT New Design 6006 in the carcass contest, and placed in the top 10 out of 35 entries.
   In the team fitting contest, CJAA members captured fourth place. The team was made up of Ashely Judge, Austin Perry, Trisha Walker and Kirbe Schnoor.
   Alexis League, San Luis Obispo, received honorable mention for her entry in the junior division of the photo contest for “Fit for Heaven” in the Landscape category. Macy Perry also received honorable mention in the contest for her entry, “Best Friend,” in the People category.
   For additional show and contest results, go to www.angusjournal.com/njas.

Owned Calf Champion, Division 2, by Sydney Schnoor, Chowchilla, with Exar Blackbird 6902.

Owned Junior Champion, Division 3, by Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo, with Bruin 104 Dianna 6413.

Kirbe Schnoor took fourth
place out of 54 contestants in the 41st National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest.

Garrett Blanchard took the Silver Pitcher award, presented to the highest placing junior boy in all shows combined.

BEST OWNED GROUP OF FIVE
   For the first time in more than two decades, the California Junior Angus Association state group took top honors for the Owned Best Five Head.
   California Angus breeders Rick Blanchard and John Toledo were excited about the win by the juniors. Looking back, they recalled their part in the back-to-back wins of the state group award for California in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1982, and Des Moines, Iowa, in 1983.
   This group combined their owned division champion and reserve champions to make for a powerful set of females.
   The division champions from Sydney Schnoor and Ashley Judge were included, as well as two reserve division heifers from Kirbe Schnoor, and one reserve division heifer from Garrett Blanchard.

2006 California Preview Show Champions
Stanislaus Co. Fairgrounds, Turlock
Judge: Shane Geist, Madera
Total Head Shown: 46

Grand Champion Owned Female
from Denni Silveira, Sanger
MAR Free Lucy 5126,
a February 2005 daughter of TC Freedom 104
(bred by Mission Angus Ranch, Crows Landing)

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female
from Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh
Silveiras Elba 5485,
a September 2005 daughter of Silveiras Way Out West 3527
(bred by Silveira Bros., Firebaugh)

Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female
from Cassandra Silveira, Sanger
BAR S Raptor Annie 509,
an April 2005 daughter of Dameron P V F Raptor 702

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Female
from Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh
Silveiras Elba 5304,
a January 2005 daughter of Connealy Freightliner

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
from Ryan Nelson, Wilton
Five Star 0092 Burgess 2100,
a September 2002 daughter of Bon View New Design 878
with a February 2006 bull calf sired by Five Star 0014 Ambush 3060 is at side

Reserve grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
from Colby Cozzitorto, Merced
C C Maggie 31R,
a May 2004 daughter of Oak Ridge Susies Supreme with a
May 2006 heifer calf sired by TC Stockman 365 is at side

Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull from Austin Perry, Prather
D C Doctor Impact 501, a February 2005 son of Bobbys Star Fullback 81

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned Bull
from Ryan Nelson, Wilton
Five Star 8045 Rt Time 5070,
a May 2005 son of Hyline Right Time 338

Angus Days Jackpot Champion
Denni Silveira, Sanger
Angus Days Jackpot Reserve Champion - Cassandra Silveira, Sanger

Showmanship Division Winners:
Senior Division - Ashley Morris, Pleasanton
Intermediate Division - Austin Perry, Prather
Junior Division - Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo

CJAA Members Compete at the 2006 National Western Junior and Open Angus Shows
National Junior Angus members led 132 entries at the
2006 National Western Stock Show's Junior Angus Heifer Show, January 10 in Denver, Colo.
John McCurry, Burrton, Kan., evaluated the 128 females and four cow-calf pairs before selecting champions.
Photos by American Angus Association.

In the National Western Open Super ROV Angus Show, Brad McCurry, Mount Hope, Kan.,
evaluated the 343 entries held during the 100th National Western Stock Show, January 11-13, 2006.

The California Angus Association and California Jr. Angus Association hosted the CJLA Jackpot Show and Angus Days Calcutta Shows on Sunday, December 4,2005. Kevin McKenzie, Visalia, served as the judge. Photos by John Dickinson, American Angus Assn.

(L to R): Justin Havel, Gerber (senior)
Austin Perry, Prather (intermediate)
Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo (junior)
Mikenzie Meyers, Madera (pee wee)
with judge Kevin McKenzie, Visalia

Junior Angus exhibitors from coast-to-coast lead 1,053 entries at the 2005 National Junior Angus Show, July 17-23 in Denver, Colo. The week-long event, hosted by numerous Western states was themed "Way out West." Mike McGuire, Waverly, Ala., evaluated the 52 steers. Vance Uden, Franklin, Neb., judged the 66 cow-calf pairs, 75 bred-and-owned bulls, and 235 bred-and-owned females. Randy Daniel, Colbert, Ga., judged the 625 owned females.

California junior exhibiting cattle included:

Ryan Nelson, Wilton
Rachel LaFranchi, Calistoga
Logan LaFranchi, Calistoga
Austin Perry, Prather
Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh
Ryan Thompson, Shafter
Emmalee Casillas, Auburn
Manuel Casillas, Auburn
Cassie Silveira, Sanger
Denni Silviera, Sanger
Ashley Judge, San Luis Obispo
Bobby Lax, Atwater
Amanda Schnoor, Chowchilla
Kirbe Schnoor, Chowchilla
Sierra Meyers, Madera

Special thanks to advisors Kris Gudel and Casey Cooley, Susan and Randy Perry, Abbie and Mark Nelson, Carole Silveira, Brad and Mindy Schnoor and all of the parents and members contributing to the success of the state display, opening ceremonies, cook-off and other contests. The group overall had a great show. Go to www.angusjournal.com/njas to view complete show results and highlights.

2005 NJAS Show Results:

Photos by American Angus Assn.

2005 NJAS Top 15 Showmen
Front Row (from left) Stephanie Arp, IA; Lacey Murray, PA; Ashley Gillig, MO; Kathryn Taylor, VA; Chelsea Wieben, VA; and Preston Pollard, OK. Back Row (from left) Kade Cockrell, TX; Chad Hahn, MD; Amanda Schnoor, CA; Evan Boehmer, MI; Drew Schroeder, IA; Charlie Tesch, SD; Cody Bock, IL; Joshua Moritz, IL; and Jacob Wolfrey, MD.

Amanda Schnoor, Chowchilla, left, and Ryan Thompson, Shafter, right, represented California at the 2005 National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest in conjunction with the 2005 National Junior Angus Show, July 22-23 in Denver, Colo. Schnoor was one of 15 top finalists. More than 50 youth from across the country competed for top honors in the 39th annual event.

Amanda Schnoor, daughter of Brad and Mindy Schnoor, Chowchilla, was elected to serve a two-year term on the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors. She holds an associate's degree in animal science from Modesto Junior College and she'll attend Oregon State University this fall.

Garrett Blanchard of Firebaugh was the boy's division premier exhibitor at the 2005 NJAS, earning him the American Angus Auxiliary's Boy's Division Silver Pitcher Award. Garrett accumulated the most points in the show ring at NJAS to win the boy's award.

2005 Project of the Year
The California Junior Angus Association submitted the first place project of the year at the 2005 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS). Pictured at the awards ceremony from left CJAA members Garrett Blanchard, Ryan Nelson, and Rachel LaFranchi who contributed to the Signature Showcase Fundraisers.

Early Calf Champion Female
Owned Heifer Show
EXAR Highrose 144 HTR
by Amanda Schnoor, Chowchilla

Reserve Junior Champion Female
Division I
Owned Heifer Show
EXAR Winnie C 4771
by Austin Perry, Prather

Reserve Calf Champion
Bred-and-Owned Bull
Silveira Predictabull 4504
by Garrett Blanchard, Firebaugh