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02/27/2006 St. Onge Livestock Co. Hosts Huge Fund-Raiser
(St. Onge, S.D.) – St. Onge Livestock Co. raised more than $10,000 during its first R-CALF USA fund-raiser for this year. Bob Redland, Redland Angus and Red Bank Cattle Co., donated the calf for the rollover auction. Pete’s Clothing, located in Belle Fourche, donated a 20X Serratelli hat, and A&J Supply, located in Whitewood, donated a gift certificate for the fund-raiser. “We are in the livestock marketing business and we feel R-CALF is the only organization helping the cow/calf and yearling operators in our area,” said St. Onge Livestock Co. Manager Curt Olson. “The reason we support R-CALF is because R-CALF supports our producers. We need cattle to stay in business, and R-CALF helps to keep producers in business.” “We have been R-CALF people for a long time,” said Redland. “R-CALF is the only national cattle organization that is completely funded by voluntary contributions. “I want to thank R-CALF and St. Onge for having the sale,” continued Redland. “I appreciate everything R-CALF has done.” “R-CALF is making me money, so we donate about $13 per calf we sell to R-CALF,” said Jim Dacar, of Belle Fourche. “R-CALF has put 15 to 20 cents per pound on this market. All producers are reaping the benefits of the market and should be donating to R-CALF.” “It is the people that sell the calves that R-CALF supports,” said David Winkler, of Newell. “COOL is important for American producers and the trade agreements with other countries. R-CALF is in Washington, D.C., speaking for us so that producers are not taken advantage of.” “I really appreciate St. Onge Livestock for hosting the sale, and the Redland family for donating the calf,” said Tom Connelley, of Belle Fourche. “A huge thanks goes out to all the donors at the sale for their support of the U.S. cattle industry.” Contributors included: Bob Redland; Muleshoe Ranch Inc./Elly and Kari Prieve; Jim and Roxie Dacar and Levi Dacar and Caleb Dacar; Queen City Motors; First Western Bank in Belle Fourche and Sturgis; Spruce Hill Angus; Marty Ranch; Butte Electric Co-Op; Pete’s Clothing; Robert and Wilma Rusley; Stockmen’s Livestock Market of Yankton; Bret Clanton; Integrity Ford; Doolittle-Wagner Ranch; Pinnacle Bank of Newcastle; David and Beverly Winkler; Sundance State Bank; Todd Tavegie and Troy Tavegie; Duprel Charolais/Jerry Duprel and Darc Duprel; Leon and Genevieve Minor; Lee Habeck Ranch; Butler Machinery; Jim and Nancy Espy; Stanley and Judith Pzinski; Jack Duprel and Sons; Charles and Pamela Pzinski; Bruce and Lori Dinstel; Hillsview Ranch; Joe and Colleen Schreiner; A&J Supply of Whitewood; Harvey and Reva Paulson; Marion Maude; Lewis Angus/Dan Lewis and Jesse Lewis; Hills Products Group; Jim Geis; Dakota Truck Sales/Alan Harn; Kress Cattle Co.; CMW Welding; Scott Peterson Motors; Tim Komes; Cliff and Cheyenne Conry; Duane and Lisa Baker; Tim and Roxie Tetrault; Chuck and Judy Baker; Finkbeiner Feeds; Dr. John Nelson; Green’s Trucking; 212-79 Service Center/Al and Les Page; ReMax Hometown Advantage/Tyler Fritz; Hersruds of Sturgis; Lacy Williams; Ross Rabenberg; Raber’s Welding; Hedrickson Oil; Corner Bar of Camp Crook; Peters Hay Moving/Toby and Connie Peters; Newell Amoco; Fast Break of Belle Fourche; St. Onge Bar; and Hersruds of Belle Fourche. # # # R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America) represents thousands of U.S. cattle producers on domestic and international trade and marketing issues. R-CALF USA, a national, non-profit organization, is dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. R-CALF USA's membership consists primarily of cow/calf operators, cattle backgrounders, and feedlot owners. Its members - over 18,000 strong - are located in 47 states, and the organization has over 60 local and state association affiliates, from both cattle and farm organizations. Various main street businesses are associate members of R-CALF USA. For more information, visit www.r-calfusa.com or, call 406-252-2516.
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