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Page 6 - The Goldthwaite Eagle-Mullin Enterprise - Wednesday, Oct. 5,2005
The Outdoor Tripp
Mills County
Commissioners
ae
JORDAN CATTLE SUCTION
Cut the Beef
to meet Oct. 11th Jordan Cattle Auction Mason &
San Saba September 29, 2005
Notice is hereby given that
the Commissioners' Court in Receipts totaled 4990 head for
Mills County, Texas, will hold the week. Feeder steers and
the regular semi-monthly ses- heifers sold $1.00 to $2.00 higher
. sion on Tuesday, October 11, while stocker steers and heifers
Calves, 135-176 Choice Medium
Weight Steer Calves, 122-150
Choice Heavyweight Steer
Calves, 110-122
wholesale beef at a ninety- 2005, at 9:00 a m in the Com- sold steady. Packer cows and
eight cents a pound. Dressed, missioners’ Courtroom in the bulls showed no change,
a Brangus might go 7001bs. I County Courthouse, in the
did the math1, andbingo- a City of Goldthwaite, Texas. Rep. Sales Byron E McCollum,
bargain at $500! Id have kept Plano, 1 Steer, 300@ 161.00
shooting if I had a bigger AGENDA Wade Cottrell, Austin, 1 Steer,
truck. This ought to shut 1 Opening Prayer 465@141.00 Bob Walber,
Jenkins up. No more Mickey o cans Acton prs: Arlington, 1 Steer, 475@ 138.00
Consider and Act on P Heatherly Ranch, Richland
g"Aldience with Individuals Springs. 2 Steers5350 127.00
ought to get in on this action!" 4 Consider and Act on AC- Billy V Steawart Ma x & Steers,
Hank lowered the cows into counts pavable 533 @126.50 Brasada Ranch,
his truck bed. "Well, I’m off 5 Presentation of Fox Cross Brady, 7 Steers, 624@ 122.75
happened? What took so proud 1 1 3. Presentation of FOX Cross- Texas Z Bar Ranch, Ltd.,
long?" I asked Piped howld you get to the, meat-ocker and ing Water District Reports. Rochelle, 8 Steers, 609@ 121.00
H two nicenotDamned, how d you get Jenkins house if I don tsnap 6. Consider and Act on James Lusty, San Saba, 1 Steer
=E = - = -
down, pulling out his check cattle when they, re hanging." I returned to camp, hoping 8. Consider and Act on Heifer, 420@151.00 Billy V
. "Hank, why? to awaken from a bad, dream. County Extension Report. Stewart, May, 9 Heifers,
How many cows you fig- "Well," he started, Mid-afternoon, Hank re- 9. Cathy Griffin, TXDOT 541@120.50 Brasada Ranch,
ure Jenkins has on our place? "yesterday’s paper quoted turned. "How’d it go?" I District Bridge Inspection Co- Brady, 6 Heifers, 556@118.00
asked. "I’m surprised he ordinator, to Present the 24- Phillip Becker, Midland, 1
didn’t shoot you." Month Inspection Results of Heifer, 600@ 118.00 Randy
"Nope, he was speechless, the Bridges in Mills County. Kuykendall, Valley Spring, 3
but his wife was another 10. Discuss Open Part-Time Heifer, 615@110.00 Phillip
story," Hank explained. Position in Clerk’s Office. Becker, Midland, 3 Heifers,
"Mad?" 11. Review Courthouse Res- 738@108.00 Sara Kuykendall,
"No, she couldn’t stop toration Plan and Relocation Valley Spring, 1 Heifer,
laughing," he replied. "She Plan." ′' 7850107.00 Willena & Larry
took the check! . 12. County Commissioners 840@ 103.00 SS Y Partners,
Days passed. Fearing retri- Reports. Llano 5 Steers 396@150.00
bution, we were surprised as 13. County Judge’s Report. Leroy Westbrook, Mason, 2
Jenkins did his best to avoid 14. Adjournment. Steers, 470@139.00 Gerald W
us, and when Hank announced NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS Frantzen, Fredericksburg, 1
his check had cleared, we let MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF Steer, 575@126.00 Leon
out a collective sigh of relief SEQUENCE. - Kothmann, Art, 1 Steer,
- Hank excluded of course. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 625@122.00 Tom Lawnsuy,
Weeks later, Jenkins unex- The Commissioners' Court Pontotoc, 1 Steer, 705 @120.50
pectedly showed his face in may retire to executive session Hartman Farms, McCamey, 1
camp. He stayed briefly, made anytime between the meeting's Steer, 765@111.00 Smith I Bar
no move on the sandwich opening and adjournment for Ranch, Hext, 1 Steer,
plate, and never mentioned his the purpose of deliberating 855@ 107.00 James D Sharrock,
cows. He was dying to say business authorized in Texas Paris, 1 Steer, 865@102.50
something but we figured he Government Code Sections Smith I Bar Ranch, Hext, 1 Steer,
knew he’d look stupid if he 551.071, et seq. 875@100.50 Stanley Toeppich,
, - Mason, 1 Steer, 410@ 130.00
Little Tex Farm, Mason, 1 Heifer,
Departing he finally burst.A 515@119.00 Smith I Bar Ranch,
Don t you never shoot none GHS Classes Hext, 2 Heifers, 565@117.00
of my damned cows againmo alliM41/19 9 George Wenzel, Menard, 4
you hear? Its a thousand 095A 0 972 Heifers, 641 @111.50 Henderson
bucks next time you pull that OI Ranch, Voca, 1 Heifer,
trick!" ■ 705@109.00 Draper Ranch,
"That’s above market! reunion date Mason, 6 Heifers, 753@105.50
Hank yelled. "Put some pigs 1 CUlllull udlu Draper Ranch, Mason, 2 Heifers,
in here next year!" The Goidthwaite High 780@0102.50
This was a first. Jenkins school graduating class of•
didn’t invite himself to lunch, 1952 and 1953 will have a re- Steers Choice Lightweight Steer
mooch a drink, or lift a single union on Saturday, October 8,
sandwich. He’s probably still 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
full, digesting a double help- p.m. at the new Mills County
ing of crow, I chuckled to State Bank Community Room
myself. in Goldthwaite.
I took another bite of lunch A catered lunch will be
... which had gotten much served at the noon hour,
better as of late. Just as well, I 9-21-2 times
thought. After the embarrass- ___________________________
ment Jenkins suffered, feed-
ing him now would have been Star Tigers drop
in bad taste. n
I knew there really was no game to May
rush to mend fences although star was unable to extend its
Jenkins would begin soon if two game win streak at May community. Tickets will be
he had any smarts. last Friday night. Star and available at the door.
After all, it was the only May were competitive for Contestants and members
opportunity he’d have to get , most of the first quarter, but a of the audience at either event
his cows back ... albeit one series of miscues turned the is asked to bring a wrapped
bite at a time. game in favor of the May Ti- Christmas gift labeled boy or
Tripp Holmgrain is an avid gers. The final score was 49- girl with approximate age.
outdoorsman ... till the cows 0 in favor of May. Star will Gifts will be donated to Hope
come home. Email him at attempt to get back in the thick for Tomorrow, a foster care
tripp@theoutdoortripp.com. of the district race this Friday service.
night as they host a Gustine For more information, see
team that shares a 1-1 district advertisement elsewhere in
_=====-=-=-=-===-======--- record with Star this issue of The Goldthwaite
Eagle.
Part two of a
two-part series:
At 9:30 am, Hank was no-
ticeably absent from camp.
We expected him back early,
skinning something. Two
Hank asked.
"About fifty," I answered.
"Make that about forty-
eight," he replied.
"Hank! No!."
"Check it out!" He invited,
Heifers Choice Lightweight
Heifer Calves, 125-155 Choice
Medium Weight Heifer Calves,
125-130 Choice Heavyweight
Heifer Calves, 108-114.50
hours later, others napping, jumping in his truck. I fol-
Hank arrived covered in lowed, fearing the worst.
blood, grinning like the We arrived to a scene out D's forme. Hell, the tree’s got
Cheshire cat. I eyed his truck of Animal Farm with two gut- room for a few more. You
bed. It was empty. ted cows hanging from a large
"Were those your shots? oak near Hank’s blind. George
Why so much blood? What Orwell would have been
Pairs Choice Pairs, 1100-1240
Medium to Good Pairs, 800-1000
Plainer and Older Pairs, No Test
Yearlings Choice Lightweight
. Steer Yearlings, 106-120.50
Choice Heavyweight Steer
Yearlings, 100-113 Choice
Lightweight Heifer Yearlings,
100-109 Choice Heavyweight
Heifer Yearlings, 88-104 #2 Steer
Calves and Yearlings, 100-120
#2 Heifer Calves and Yearlings,
100-115 Shorties & Plainer
Calves and Yearlings, 85-95
Mills County Commission Co., LLC
Sheep & Goat Sale • Fridays @ 11 am
325/648-2249
Owners: Heath Hohertz, Carl Ray Hohertz & Harlan Hohertz
Heath 325/938-6482 • Harlan 325/998-0492
Mon Oct 03,2005 USDA-TX Dept of Ag Market News
Mills County Commission Co - Goldthwaite, TX - Friday 09/30/05
Sheep and Goats: 2,437 Week Ago: 2,036 Year Ago: 1,822
Compared to last week: Slaughter lambs steady. Stock and feeder goats 5.00-
700 higher. Slaughter goats 3.00-5.00 higher. Demand good. Supply
included around 40 percent sheep including near 300 lambs. Prices per CWT
unless specified.
Stock and Feeder Lambs: Stock Ewes: Medium and Large 1-2: few 75 lbs
wooled ewe lambs 129.00. Stock Bucks: 100.00-135.00 per head. Barbados:
Ewes: 60.00-81.00 per head, ewe lambs 40-50 lbs 110.00-117.00; Bucks:
100.00-300.00 per head.
Slaughter Lambs: Choice and Prime: 40-80 lbs 98.00-117.00, few 85-120 lbs
90.00. Barbados: Lambs: 45-70 lbs 90.00-111.00; Bucks: 80-100 lbs 40.00-
50.00.
Slaughter Classes: Kids: Selection 1:45-60 lbs 112.00-123.00,60-80 lbs
110.00-122.00. Selection 2:60-80 lbs 90.00-100.00. Nannies: 80-130 lbs
50.00-65.00. Billies: few 100-200 lbs 65.00. Muttons: Selection 1:85-120 lbs
90.00-105.00.
. Replacement Classes: Kids: Selection 1:40-80 lbs fancy 120.00-157.00.
Nannies: Selection 1:70-125 lbs 80.00-1 16.00, Selection2: 60.00-80.00.
Billies: Selection 1: 100.00-175.00 per head. AG
Stock and Feeder Goats: 25-50 lbs 112.00-129.00.
It Costs You Less to Sell with the Best!
LAWSON IMPLEMENT CO.
Goldthwaite
Hamilton
John Deere
1-800-548-7865 1-800-658-6807
USED TRACTORS: JOHN DEERE
JD 850 22 h.p...............................................................
JD 4040/158 local.........................................................
JD 4240, cab & A/C..............................................
JD 4450 2wd, nice................................................
JD 4200 2 WD, 20 hp, 472 hrs..............................
JD 5320 w/ 541 loader, 200 hrs., MFWD, Cab & Air..
JD 5510 75 h.p., 250 hrs....................................
...$5,000
.$23,500
.$20,000
$29,000
$11,500
$34,600
$16,500
JD 6400 w/620 loader, cab, 2 wheel drive, 950 hrs.............$38,500
JD 6200 65 h.p. with loader.......................
JD 7420 with 726 loader with 800 hrs.......
Massey-Ferguson 1105, cab & air, 95h.p.
......$22,500
.........$62,500
..........$12,500
Lots of Used Hay Equipment!
648-2272 - Goldthwaite
LOMETA ra
★ SHEEP & GOAT SALE
Every Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Big Horn Sale, Sept. 24th!
* CATTLE SALE
Every Monday at 12 Noon
I * Horse Sale men
***********
3rd Sat. of each month. Tack at 11, Horses at 1 p.m.
* FARM SALE
October 8th - Your Consignments Welcome
• Hauling Available!
804 W. Main - Lometa, TX
512/752-5800 Office
Cows Choice Bred Cows, 860-
950 Medium to Good Bred
Cows, 800-960 Plainer & Older
Bred Cows, 560-790 High Yield
Cows, 51-58 Medium Yield
Cows, 44-50 Low Yield Cows,
40-43 Heiferetts and Young
Stock Cows, 65-90
Bulls High Yield Bulls, 65-67.50
Medium Yield Bulls, 60-64 Low
Yield Bulls, 57-59 Feeder Bulls,
59-64
CORYELL CO.
COMMISSION CO.
Sat., Oct. 01,2005
Cattle Sale -12:00 PM
Jody & Robin Thomas
254/865-8219
Cattle Sale
Starts at
12:00 NOON
MG Astronomical
Society to meet
October 6th
The next gathering of the
Mills County Astronomical
Society will be this Thursday,
October 6th at 4:00 p.m. at
Peabody’s Restaurant in Gold-
thwaite. Anyone interested is
cordially invited to attend.
Pre-game ticket sales
for Friday, Oct 7th
Tickets for the game on Fri-
day the 7th vs Cross Plains
will be on sale until 1:00 P.M.
on Friday at the high school,
middle school, and elementary
principal’s office and the ad-
ministration office until noon
on Friday, Oct. 7th.
The cost is $4.00 for adults
and $2.00 for students.
Today’s Girl/Search for
the Stars Talent to be
held here Oct. 22nd
Today’s Girl and Search for
the Stars Talent Competition
will be at the Mills County
Civic Center on Saturday, Oc-
tober 22,2005. The event will
begin at 2:00 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m. performers
will share their talents with the
No. 1 Steers
inder 300 lb.
100 - 400 lb.
100 - 500 lb.
500 - 600 lb.
500 - 700 lb.
700 - 800 lb.
No. 1 Heifers
inder 300 lb.
300 - 400 lb.
400 - 500 lb.
>00 - 600 lb.
500 - 700 lb.
700 - 800 lb.
Slaughter Cows
High
Yielding
Low Yielding
Fats
Thin & Shelly
Packer Bulls
165-195
130-165 Steady
120-138
110-126
100-112
96-105
140-185
130-155 + 23
115-135
100-118
95-112
92-100
+ 2-3
45 to 52
38 to 42
44 to 49
30 to 40
(1250-2075 lbs.)
Yield Grade
& 2
Cow & Calf Pairs
Young Choice
Young Fair
Aged Pairs
♦
55 to 67
♦ 10-15
1100 -1375
900-1050
650-800
Young Pregnancy Test
Stocker Replacement + 10-15
Cows
450 - 1075
Number of Head -1,617
Hwy. 36,
Gatesville, Texas
254/865-9121
BROWNWOOD
CATTLE AUCTION INC.
Week Sale of 10-04-05
Steer calves and yearlings were 2 to 4 dollars lower with
heifer calves and yearlings steady. Packer cows and bulls
were 2 to 4 dollars lower with bred cows and pairs steady to
25.00 lower on 625 head.
Representative Sales
3B Ranch, Brownwood, Blk Str, 495 lbs., 131.00cwt
D. M Quimby, Abilene, Blk Str, 630 lbs., 116.00 cwt
Mike Muckleroy, May, Blk Str, 705 lbs., 111.00 cwt
Richard Pierce, Brownwood, Bwf Str., 400 lbs., 162.50 cwt
Max Barker, May, Bwf Str, 765 lbs., 107.00 cwt
A&J Elam Ranch, Cross Plains, Blk Str, 405 lbs., 155.00 cwt
James Alexander, May, Blk Hfr, 600 lbs., 123.00 cwt
Mike Muckleroy, May, 2 Blk Hfrs, 680 lb av, 111.00 cwt
Jeff Wetzel, Blanket, Bwf Cow, 1210 lb, 58.00 cwt
Curly Tully, Goldthwaite, 2 Bwf Cow, 1370 lb av, 910.00 hd
Tanner McDaniel, Bangs, Bwf Pr,, 1110.00 pr
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