News briefs, Sept. 30
Local angus breeder recognized
Blevins Angus Ranch in Ronan owns five bulls listed in the 2010 Fall Sire Evaluation Report published by the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Mo. Issued in both the spring and fall, the new report features the latest performance information.
"This report provides both Angus breeders and commercial cattle producers using Angus genetics with accurate, predictable selection tools for improving their herd," Bill Bowman, American Angus Association chief operating officer and director of performance programs, said.
The Fall 2010 evaluation includes updated research reports for heifer pregnancy and docility. EPDs are listed for growth and maternal traits, as well as carcass traits that integrate performance records from the carcass, ultrasound and DNA databases. Decision-making tools also include monetary values, the suite of bio-economic indexes designed to assist commercial producers in simplifying the genetic selection process. In addition, the Fall 2010 Sire Evaluation Report includes updated research reports for docility and heifer pregnancy.
The semi-annual analysis for the Sire Evaluation Report utilizes over 19 million measures used to generate over 55 million EPDs for the Angus breed.
The American Angus Association, with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo., provides programs and services for nearly 33,000 members nationwide and thousands of commercial producers who use Angus genetics. Go to www.angus.org for more information.
-Courtesy of Angus News
Loaves and Fishes food pantry
The Polson Loaves and Fishes food pantry once again has a great opportunity to realize significant "match" money from Town Pump to help support its food outreach activities. The pantry needs donations from individuals, businesses and service groups to capture the "match" money that is being offered.
This program began Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
Please make your tax deductible donation payable to: Polson Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
They may be mailed to 904 1st Street East, Polson, Montana 59860 or dropped off at the Pantry (same address) on Tuesdays or Fridays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Checks may also be dropped off at Town Pump on Hwy. 93 in Polson.
The Polson Pantry operates strictly with volunteer personnel! What a wonderful and fulfilling way to "lend a helping hand" to those in our community that need some help. Won't you join me in making a donation to Polson Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.
-Courtesy of Sid Rundell
Rockwell named Commended Student
Isaac Rockwell, of Charlo, has been named a Commended Student in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) will be presented by Charlo High School Principal Steve Love to the scholastically talented senior.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top-five percent of more than 1.5 million students nation wide who entered the 2011 competition by taking the 2009 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
-Courtesy of Steve Love