Longhorn Network: Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association

Indian Territory Texas
Longhorn Association

PO Box 5
Overbrook, OK 73453

580/223-2919
580/226-7005
barlazyd@brightok.net

Texas Longhorns, They're The Best!

Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association’s “Smoke Signal”, April 2005

ITTLA Enjoys Buckhorn Hospitality
Indian Territory members gathered in the shelter of Buck and Sharon Adams new ranch house recently completed on their River Hill Ranch at the Buckhorn Cattle Co. In the great room upstairs you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Cimarron River gently rolling along on its way as members of their Texas Longhorn herd graze near by. The ranch is located just off of Interstate 35 and southwest of the spot where the Cimarron goes under it, North of Guthrie, OK You can also hear the soft clicking of a pump jack as it pumps black gold from beneath the rolling hills.
Cloudy skies and a brisk north wind were no hindrance to the 45 plus Longhorn enthusiasts that lunched on Bar B Que beef, sliced turkey with all the trimmings and looked forward to touring the Adams’ expansive ranch and herd of outstanding Longhorn cattle they founded in 1997 with the purchase of 4 Texas Longhorn cows at a ranch sale, this was the humble beginning of what is now an elite-caliber program.
A top decision was their purchase of the reputation herd sire, Not Gunna.
Their herd has evolved into three distinctive groups. A Butler blend group, the 100% Butler pasture and the Twisty Horn grouping.
They continue to judiciously gauge the effect new animals will have on their bottom line.
Sharon, a director of Indian Territory Association and Buck have brought their herd a long way in a short time. It was a very much appreciated day for the membership, we thank you for taking the time to share your cattle with us and being such fine hosts.

Johnston Longhorns to Host ITTLA May 28th
Indian Territory members are scheduled to meet at Larry and Gayla Johnston’s Longhorn Ranch near Lookeba, OK on Saturday, May 28th. A meeting will begin at 11:00 AM followed by a Pot Luck Lunch.
The day will end with a tour of the Johnston’s Longhorn herd, which includes their big black Amigo Chex bull and one of my favorites the “Texas Star” cow.
Located near Lookeba, OK in Caddo County on Highway 8. For more exact directions you can call Larry in the evenings at 405/457-6569 or by email to johnstonlonghorns@hotmail.com I know they will be glad to know you are coming and give you a heads up on how to get there.
We will be discussing the show results and get an update on how our August sale is progressing.

Jim Palmer, Fulfilled His Cowboy Dream, was a Buckaroo
James D. Palmer, a former Secretary and Board of Director of the International Texas Longhorn Association died suddenly April 6, 2005 at his WH Cattle Co. residence in Elizabeth, PA.
Jim was named ITLA Breeder of the Year in 2002., and was one of the best liked Longhorn breeders in the industry. The founder of Tri State Hydraulics, Inc. he was a member of West Newton United Presbyterian Church, was a Korean War Navy veteran, a member of Indian Territory Longhorn Association, where he attended many association sales, buying and selling cattle. He was a member of the Oklahoma Buckaroos, a lets have fun group of Texas Longhorn Aficionados, was a charter life member and past president of the Northeast Texas Longhorn Association and was the spark that led that group to plan and schedule it’s first auction sale of cattle scheduled for May 7th of this year. A respected and sought after ITLA show judge he entered and participated in events throughout the country and most recently was a judge at the ITLA Championship Show in Glen Rose, TX He was founder and supporter of a Youth Wrestling program in PA. Survived by wife, Janice, sons, James D, II, John M, Scott D and Cheryl Palmer Wall. Jim often included grandchildren Justin, Jimmy, Kimberly, David, Nicole, Paige and Jessica in attending Longhorn shows, sales and conventions. He lived the cowboy lifestyle and left boots not easily to be filled.

“When it’s all been said and done, There is just one thing that matters, Did I do my best to live for truth, Did I Live my life for you...When it’s all been said and done, You’re my life when life is gone.”

Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation To Establish Jim Palmer Memorial
The directors of the Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation have announced the “Jim Palmer Memorial Fund” has been established in honor of the late Jim Palmer. Memorial gifts will be used for funding the architectural design for the Texas Longhorn Heritage Center which will be built on the choice land donated for that purpose at Glen Rose, Texas.
Jim had agreed to serve and been elected as a Director of the Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation and was looking forward to assisting in the establishment and construction of the Center.
“Whatever is done will, of course, honor Jim and be an encouragement to Janice and their family. And it will generate funding for an endeavor that Jim had invested in and was planning to put his time into” stated TLHF Director Stan Searle.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the Jim Palmer Memorial Fund, Texas Longhorn Heritage Foundation, Post Office Box 1770, Glen Rose, Texas 76043.

Palmerisms worth remembering:
“Don’t pick a fight with seven guys if you only have a six shooter” ………
“Don’t tickle the alligator until after you’ve swum the river” ...

ITLA Schedules May 28th Sale for ALL Longhorn Breeders
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the International Texas Longhorn Association Spring Longhorn Sale, May 28, 2005 at 12 Noon in the Clifton Livestock Commission, located on highway 6, 32 miles North of Waco, Texas and South of Clifton, Texas.
All registered cattle will be accepted for the sale for a total consignment fee of $95. An easy and cost effective way to market your cattle, there are no consignment deadlines months before the sale, just check-in cattle on the day before, by 6:00 PM to be cataloged, or by 11:00 AM on sale day for ropers and commercial, which pay only a 7% commission.
Brucellosis testing will be done at the sale facility at no additional charge which means no trips to the vet’s office or costly ranch visits. Palpations can be done at the facility also for a $5.00 fee.
You may pre-register your consignments or obtain seller packets and forms from either www.longhornroundup.com or www.itla.com or contact the sale manager, Russell Hooks, 409/423-1472 or the Sale Sponsor and Host, ITLA Office, 817/244-8855. Selling the sale will be the legend of Texas Longhorn auctioneers, Colonel Eddie Wood, ‘gather round boys, we’re gonna swap stock’. Buyers payments will be electronically processed the day of the sale and sellers checks will be available for pick-up in the sale office after the sale ends. “Load up Bessie, your Clifton bound.”

Longhorn Round-Up Sale Makes Longhorn History
Saturday, April 16th saw another chapter written in the book of Texas Longhorn history as the Russell Hooks Spring Longhorn Round-Up Sale in Crockett, Texas got underway. The sale was not only conducted to those attending in the Houston County Livestock arena, it was broadcast worldwide by Superior Livestock Marketing on the RFD-TV channel on both Dish Network and Direct TV.
Many questioned the wisdom of placing a Texas Longhorn sale on TV and getting live bids and participants. Well let me tell you it worked as the first cow, a tremendous 70 plus inch specimen was sold by Colonel Eddie Woods via the satellite TV to Joe Graddy in Cottonwood, Alabama when the smoke cleared for a grand total of $20,000. That was just the beginning as buyers throughout the country went on line to bid against those in the sale barn audience for the good looking set of cattle offered. When all was said and done there were more cattle sold via the Superior satellite bid takers than by the three working the crown in the arena.
Another great thing for the sellers, they were able to pick up their checks in the sale office following the sale.
Russell Hooks and his sale company are to be commended for working with Superior to provide this great innovation for sale of Texas Longhorns to his consignors and buyers. “Be Mo Betta Next Time.”

Legacy Longhorn Sale Sets New Marks
Texas Longhorn breeders and ‘cow traders’ Bill Hudson, John Stockton and Joe Valentine put together one of the most memorable Texas Longhorn sale experience of this young century in the Doral Tesoro Hotel and Golf Club, Alliance/Ft. Worth. They treated some 400 plus to steak dinners with all the trimmings the night before and then sale day saw as fine a set of cattle to ever stand in Texas go on the auction block and sell for record prices as quickly as they could enter the ring, with lot 1 bringing $20,000 the tone was set. The high seller, was Hudson Longhorns’ “Outspoken”, the 9 year old cow turned a $81,000 final bid from Bill and Judy Meridith. The last cow to come in, lot 100, showed the crowd was still ready to bid as she gathered $11,000 for Hudson Longhorns.
Indian Territory members that had cattle in the sale included Buckhorn Cattle Co. ’Blue Smoke, $9000; Moore’s Longhorn Ranch “Hot Shot Twisty”, $9000; Wesley Watson, Watson 409, $11,000.
Looks like those boys know how to put on a Longhorn Sale, I understand that they plan on doing it again next year, and if so I plan on being there instead of loosing my appetite in Las Vegas. Does what goes on there really stay there? Time will tell.

ITTLA Spring Show and Powwow, coming up!
After visiting with Bob and Sue Pattison I know why the annual ITTLA Spring Show and Powwow is such a success and enjoyable Texas Longhorn event. It is practically a stress free event for those attending, Bob and Sue and a supporting cast of members of ITTLA have another great time planned in the Kiamichis. The Ag Complex on the campus of Eastern Oklahoma State University in Wilburton, OK is the location, May 21 and 22 are the dates and the Wilburton Inn and Suites is host motel. The ITLA Judge for the Youth, Haltered and Loose Cattle classes will be Bill Henderson of Spring, Texas. Also included will be ‘Cowboy Church’ Sunday morning along with Sue’s famous Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. Saturday evening there will be entertainment provided by the hosts along with several vendors of Texas Longhorn and Western novelties. So make your plans now to spend a few days this Spring in Oklahoma’s Kiamichi Mountains with your ITTLA friends.

The View from the Teepee
All of us were saddened by the recent deaths of ITTLA member Jim Palmer at his WH Cattle Co. residence, Elizabeth, PA and also of a well known Texas Longhorn lady, Pat Beach, Calpat Longhorns, Coupland, TX. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the families and friends. Both were well know in Texas Longhorn activities and supported the cattle to their utmost abilities. They will be missed as we gather in the days ahead at sales, shows and meetings.
We hope that the proper avenue of memorialization will soon be established so members of the Texas Longhorn industry can see that they, and others will be remembered in perpetuity. May they rest in peace. + + + + + + + + +
We have sure had several bang up sales in recent days that have made the efforts of many breeders worthwhile. I noticed that a Semen lot of the bull JM Sue recently went for a final bid at the Legacy sale for a whopping $148,900.00, he must put full grown progeny on the ground.
We have several things coming at us all at once right away, first up will be our Show at Wilburton, Bob & Sue have worked their hearts out, and it has become a must attend event on the show circuit. Lots of fun for those of us that don’t show too. Close on the heels of the show will be the meeting and ranch tour at Larry and Gayla Johnston’s Longhorn Ranch, Lookeba, OK. That same weekend the ITLA will sponsor a Texas Longhorn sale at Clifton, Texas. It will include registered as well as ropers and commercial Longhorns. Then on the horizon but coming at us, is our annual Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha and Longhorn Cow Sale in August.
Hope to see you at one of the above events …till then, Vaya Con Dios

xxx

INDIAN TERRITORY SMOKE SIGNALS, September 2004
Steve Douglas, Editor

ITTLA SALE SETS HIGH AVERAGE
The 2004 Festival Of Waaka Lapish Faloha turned out to be a ‘good’un’. The 98 lots that sold averaged $1208 for an all time high average for our sale.
A full house of enthusiastic buyers welcomed the good looking set of Texas Longhorn cows that were consigned. Many with calves at side and several 3 in one packages made it mo’betta.
Luke and Brenda Rutledge’s L & B Ranch four lots totaled $19,350 Steve and Jane Douglas’ eight lots hit the $1200 average, the Watson Rattlesnake Ridge consignment of twin steers went for 2 times the money to Ron Marquis for a total of $6800.
Auctioneer Sheldon Buxton rang down the gavel and sold the high selling cow, Rutledge’s Sage Sue to Panther Creek Ranch at $5000 and then her heifer calf went to Hudson Longhorns for $4500. Asbill’s heifer, Cinco De Mayo also went to Panther Creek for $3400. Buckhorn Cattle Co. was high bidder on Rutledge’s Miss Dotty at $3500. New buyers Fossil Creek Ranch selected several nice cows including the Rutledge Miss Rebel at $2750 and Zech Damron picked up Rutledge Northbrook at $2500 Paul and Patti Gilbreth’s consignments brought them $7150. The volume buyer was Bob Hurst, he got home with 9 lots.
New buyers included Regina Long, Larry Shelman, Lee Maggard, Don Moore, Grant Miller, David Harcrow, Chris Bloom, Steve Dilks, Mike LaRue, Lynn Tate, Bill Embry, Dennis Jones, Dean Conner, Robin Walters, Mike Coyle, Ed Olsteen, Leroy Teeter, Zane Burkham and Ron Votrobeck.
Jim Palmer was buyer of the donated semen lot for ITLA Youth.

“Longhorn Social”
The ITTLA “Longhorn Social” this year was in the air conditioned Murray County Fairgrounds building. A Bar-B-Q Buffet was enjoyed by all attending. A hundred sixty or so were on hand for eating, socializing and visiting. The location worked out very well and may be used for the 2005 event as the Chickasaw Lodge is to be soon razed for a new Hotel-Casino and restaurant, to be completed in late 2005.
A good time was had by all and the food was good, nuff sed.

Golden Wedding Bells For Ray & Bernice Moore
Ray and Bernice Moore were honored on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary September 11, 2004 at the Elks Lodge, Sulphur, OK. The couple’s children, Joe & Nancy Moore, Denise Raley, grandchildren Cody and Laramie Moore and Shannan Raley arranged for the reception and barbecue brisket dinner. Mother’s of Ray and Bernice were honored guests.
A large group of friends from Colorado, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, Utah and Oklahoma were on hand to give them a rousing celebration that was enjoyed by all. Best wishes.

The View From The Teepee - Barry Judd. ITTLA President
Greetings from your President...We have just completed what many have described as the most successful “Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha” and Longhorn Cow Sale our association has sponsored and I agree.
The members of Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association continue to work together for the success of not only the association, but of each other.
From the planning to the final completion everything has gone as smooth as could be expected. Our members have stepped forward in each area of responsibility and done a professional job for both the consignors and the buyers.
This year we had probably the best overall group of cattle we have ever had. Our publicity covered all media available to us as the list of prospective buyers shows. We had a large group of first time buyers and many representatives from the well known and highly visible Longhorn ranches.
From the Longhorn Social, the sale and the Silent Auction every member that was asked or wanted to participate was able and welcome to. This is what it takes for an association of like minded folks to succeed, participation.

INDIAN TERRITORY TEXAS LONGHORN ASSOCIATION SMOKE SIGNAL
JULY 2004

8th Annual Waaka Lapish Faloha Festival and Longhorn Cow Sale
Hey cowboys and cowgirls reserve August 20th and 21st on your Longhorn calendar of events for a don’t miss it weekend in historical Sulphur, OK your association will be conducting the 8th Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha (cow horn long).
Consignments may begin arriving Friday after 4:00 PM at Freeman Sale Barn where they will be tagged and penned. The official viewing of sale consignments begins Saturday morning until the sale begins at noon.
Friday evening members will host the “Longhorn Social” at the Murray County Fairgrounds. There will be a BBQ dinner with all the trimmings. The evenings festivities will be in conjunction with the ITLA Heifer Futurity. Saturday everyone will gather at the sale barn to check out the consignments to the sale and view the bulls on ’bull alley’.
The sale committee has acquired an outstanding group of cattle for the sale, many sought after pedigrees and large horn spans will be found throughout the sale catalog.
Auctioneer for the sale will be Indian Territory member Sheldon Buxton. Commentary and comments will be by Wesley and Wes Watson, just to set the record straight. Ring men will be Jim Curry and Joe Moore along with a supporting cast of the membership of I. T. T. L. A.
Consignments of cattle are from all Texas Longhorn registries and will be transferred to the registry of the buyers choice.
Headquarters will again be in the Chickasaw Lodge, 580/622-2156 call early for a Longhorn rate.
Things wind down Sunday morning about daylight with the ‘Dog Swap & Trades Day on Rock Creek, north of town.
For information contact Sale Chairman Dick Lambrecht at 405-224-3371 of by email at dlamb371@msn.com.

ITLA Heifer Futurity in Indian Territory

ITLA will conduct a Heifer Futurity and Calcutta Auction with cash prizes in conjunction with the Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association ‘Longhorn Social’ Friday, August 20th, in the Murray County Fairgrounds, Sulphur, OK. Futurity chairman Rick Baldwin said the seven classes will be judged beginning at 1:00 PM. Entry forms are available from the ITLA office. Cattle from all Texas Longhorn registries are eligible to be included, entry fee is $100.
Futurity heifers may be checked in after 4:00 PM Thursday, August 19th. Veterinarian issued health papers with negative TB test results are required.
For more information contact the ITLA office, 817/244-8855 or by email to staff@itla.com. C’mon and plan on having a good time.

Twenty Nine Consignors—107 Lots

The twenty nine consignors to this years sale have provided what has been judged by the sale committee as the best set of cattle ever for an ITTLA sale. New consignors to this years sale include Larry Johnston, Larry Vaughn, Jim Small, Sheldon Buxton, Hudson Longhorns and Hank Besack. Repeat consignors are Steve & Jane Douglas, Watson Longhorns, Bob Weaver, Bob Pattison, Lee Ragains, Larry Johnston, Moore Longhorn Ranch, Joe & Nancy Moore, Bark K Ranch, Donny Booth, Paul Gilbreth, Bill Cole, Meadowwood Longhorns, John Hodges, Rick Baldwin, Luke Rutledge, DL Cattle Co, Flying N Longhorns, Panther Creek, Ron & Kevin Asbill, Richard Yack, Belinda Franke and Buckhorn Ranch.
From these prestigious herds the owners have selected from the heart of their programs to share their knowledge and progeny with you.
Coming from Texas, Mississippi, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana and throughout Indian Territory these cattle are front pasture animals and are ready to begin producing for the purchaser as quickly as they are settled in their new homes.
There will also be a special lot of semen for sale to the highest bidder and if semen is not you cup of tea and you need a bull, you can check out those available on ‘bull alley’ and strike up a private treaty deal with the owner for a bull buy.
At ITTLA we try to cover all bases.

Sale Catalog Supported by Advertisers

The 2004 I.T.T.L.A. sale catalog has been proofed and is expected to be ready for release to prospective buyers at weeks-end. Consignors will receive a catalog via US Mail, all others will need to request a catalog by one of the following methods from Dick & Debbie Lambrecht, telephone 405/224-3371 or email to dlamb371@msn.com and one will be on its way.
This year we have a new printer doing the catalog and it will be an improvement over years past. Better photo reproduction, better graphics and easier to read.
Catalogs costs are totally defrayed by our advertisers including Ardmore Animal Hospital, Key Superior Feed & Seed, Gifford Monument Works, Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home, Stillwater Mills Davis, Tumbleweed Line Ranch, Bar Lazy D Cattle Co, Flying G Ranch Smokey 282 Longhorns, DL Cattle Co., Moore Longhorn Ranch, Half Circle P Longhorns, Lone Wolf Ranch, Watson Longhorns, Round To It Ranch, Farmers Insurance-Jim Burk, Texas Twist Ranch, Vitalix, Deb’s Burger Land, Sulphur Community Bank, Chickasaw Lodge & Restaurant, C. C. Land & Cattle Co. and the Oklahoma Buckaroos. I am sure there are others that I have missed, so check out the catalog for others.
Postage for mailing the catalogs is again provided this year by Merrill Lynch, they realize what at great investment Texas Longhorn Cattle are and invite you to check with them regarding other opportunities.
A new ITTLA cap has been designed and looks very stylish in Hunter Green and Khaki. You will want to pick up a couple to keep your head cool.
Thanks to all our advertisers & supporters.

Lone Wolf Ranch Tour Features Big Horned Cattle

Members of I.T.T.L.A. were greeted with a cool and pleasurable day at Lee and Linda Ragains’ Lone Wolf Ranch, near Haskell, OK.
The group meeting conducted by President Barry Judd got a final report regarding the very successful Spring Show and Pow Wow. Everyone attending had a great time and vowed to come back. The hard work of all was a red letter day for ITTLA and another profit making event.
The sale committee reported that things were falling in place with 110 lots consigned, ads to help cover sale catalog expense and that a caterer had been contacted for the “Longhorn Social”.
Following a great lunch hosted by the Ragains’ and our pot luck, we took a tour and saw probably the premier Texas Longhorn herd in Oklahoma. Guests attending were Vance and Cammie Farner, Niotaze, KS, Grant and Jane Miller, Stroud, OK. Also attending was Charter Life member Ron Oestmann from Tulsa. A great time was had by all. Hope YOU make it next time.

Silent Auction & Longhorn Crystal Complete the Package
The sale committee is sponsoring a ‘Silent Auction’ for the cow sale and is in need of donated items to make it a good one. Check out your top shelf, look in the garage, or dust off an item in the barn and bring it for the Longhorn Silent Auction. It will be sale day at the sale barn. As usual we will have an item just for you that you can’t live without.
Also there will be two drawings that will take place just before the sale begins. One will be for a crystal glass cake cover with Texas Longhorns etched into the glass. The other will be for a crystal biscuit jar that has Texas Longhorns etched into the glass Tickets for the drawing will be available at $1 each or 6 for $5. One of these items would sure be something nice to take home to the little lady, help get you out of the dog house quicker too.
There are several members that are sponsoring the Longhorn Social including Dick & Debbie Lambrecht, Bob & Reta Weaver, Bob & Sue Pattison, Wesley Watson, Charley & Doris Snyder, Paul & Patti Gilbreth, Bob Hurst, Bill & Jo Ann Cole, Steve & Jane Douglas. This group has pitched in to make sure that everything will be first class for our consignors, guests and advertisers Friday evening at the “Longhorn Social” If you would like to join them in sponsoring the evening you can contact Debbie Lambrecht or Reta Weaver for more information.
Thanks ITTLA.

Spring Show & Pow Wow Continues To Grow
The 2004 Spring Show and Pow Wow was an overwhelming success and great time for all that were there to participate.
The entries were in excess of 165 and a large contingent of folks accompanying them made a favorable impression on the community of Wilburton, OK.
From the first show, which was haltered only to now when most entries were for the non-haltered or ‘free’ classes. This part of the show is expected to keep increasing each year and allows every owner of a Texas Longhorn animal to compete. No special training or handling is required. Just load ‘em up and haul ‘em to the show.
It is fabulous to see each class enter the arena, ‘free’ to roam and do their thing as the judge wanders among them to make the placements.
This spring event is a favorite of all members and many exhibitors look forward to the third weekend in May when its Spring Texas Longhorn Show and Pow Wow time in the Kiamichis of Oklahoma.
A debt of appreciation and gratitude is extended to Terry Ward from Iowa for his special above the call efforts and assistance to our association. He has been awarded an honorary membership in our association. Thanks Terry.

The View From The Teepee
The Indian Territory Longhorn cow sale and Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha is on the horizon and approaching quickly. We have a great set of cattle that have been consigned to the sale, the sale team is in place and set to do a good job for all.
We appreciate the advertisers in our sale catalog, for without them we would have a tough time getting it out. Also to Debbie Lambrecht arranging with her company, Merrill Lynch for funding the printing and mailing.
The “Longhorn Social” sponsors who contribute to make the ‘social’ a great time for out consignors, buyers and members. This year is will be in the Murray County Fairgrounds and will feature a BBQ buffet with the trimmings. This is in conjunction with the ITLA’s first “All American Heifer Futurity”, that will be conducted beginning at 1:00 PM Friday at the fairgrounds.

INDIAN TERRITORY SMOKE SIGNALS, May 2004
Steve Douglas, Editor

Big Day at the C. C. Land & Cattle Co.
The sun shined bright on ITTLA when we gathered at Carol Carlson’s C.C. Land & Cattle Co. for our April meeting. Though the day started off overcast and cool, the sun soon came through and things warmed up nicely. Carol and her ranch hands provided made all of us welcome and we had a great time at her lovely home in far NW Oklahoma City.
Following the lunch of home cooked BBQ and all the trimmings President Barry Judd called the meeting to order and we first heard the report from Bob and Sue Pattison about the coming ITLA Show and Pow Wow. They have done their usual best at organizing and getting the 2004 ready to go. See special report below. We also heard from Dick Lambrecht and Barry regarding the coming Sale in August Consignments are limited to 4 head per member and we already have over 50 lots consigned. So if you wish to be a part of the Sale of Waaka Lapish 2004 contact Dick or Barry and reserve your places now.
The day was enjoyed by over 40 Indian Territory members visiting and talking their favorite subjects, Texas Longhorn Cattle. Included were first timers and guests, Tim & Jenny Faltyn, Hinton, OK, Gene and Delma Murphy, Newalla, OK, Neal & Charlotte Williams, Weatherford, OK, Dwayne & Judy Brock, Ponca City, OK. We appreciate their attendance and hope they will join us again soon.
The sun came out, the day warmed and several of us were taken on a tour of the CC Land & Cattle Co longhorn cattle herd. The four sires exhibited were fine examples of longhorn bulls and her herd of mature cows, heifers and calves was a treat.   Thanks.

3rd Annual Spring Show & Pow Wow, May 22nd and 23rd
Sue Pattison gave a very complete report of the good times that await us during the ITTLA Show and Pow Wow at Wilburton, OK. They are accepting entries now so fill out the form included and send it in. Friday cattle may arrive from 4 to 10 pm. Saturday morning Sue, Zoa and company will have homemade Sausage and Biscuits before the show starts at 9:00 am with the Haltered and Youth shows. That evening we will have a Spaghetti Meat Ball supper and Bingo. Of course all through the day there will be the fantabulous ‘Territorial Silent Auction’ managed by John and Linda St. Clair.
Sunday will begin with Cowboy Church and then the Un-haltered Show. A good time awaits us so make your plans now to attend your ITTLA Show & Pow Wow.

Sponsorships for Show Classes Available, Call Now!
A good way for you to advertise your longhorn ranch, cattle and program is to sponsor one or several show classes at the 2004 Show and Pow Wow...You may submit information about your program, a business card will tell a lot, to Bob or Sue Pattison. For the sponsorship fee of only $25 per class you will receive an ad in the 2004 Show Book, recognition in the Sponsor’s Forum, Special Reserved seating at the Show Sponsor Section. Also first place in line with other sponsors for the Sausage Gravy and Biscuit breakfast Saturday morning and an extra Meat Ball with your Spaghetti at the Longhorn Meatball dinner Saturday evening. And if you wish are invited to be a guest song leader at ‘Cowboy Church’ Sunday morning.
Looks to me like for all that you will be jumping on the telephone and giving Bob and Sue a jingle at 918/465-5158 to reserve your Show Class Sponsorship NOW.
All sponsors will also be recognized in the next issue of Indian Territory Smoke Signal Roll of Honor.
CALL FOR H E L P . . .
Long ‘bout noon Friday, May 21st we will need a few stout hearted Longhorn Men at the Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton to help set the show panels in place.
Come Call or Email to Bob Pattison with your notification that you will be able to be there. 919/465-5185 or emails to       halfcirclep@intellex.com .

Longhorn Show Announcer Receives Special Training
An “Oklahoma Buckaroo”, Steve Douglas, will be behind the mike for the third consecutive year enthralling, informing and entertaining the exhibitors and audience at the ITTLA Spring Show and Pow Wow in Wilburton, OK Saturday, May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd.
Douglas, a recent graduate of the James D. Palmer College of Show Cow Knowledge in Elizabeth, PA was awarded the Honor Graduate Bronze Longhorn in ceremonies at the Walnut Hill Longhorn Ranch. He passed the Ray Moore-Daryl Dickinson-Tyson Leonard three-day special examination in which he was examined and tested on his knowledge of the Texas Longhorn history, physiology, psychology and current trends in breeding ethics. The exam was given by Mr. Wes Watson in a remote and extremely private area of the facility. After passing all areas of the examination with the highest marks ever recorded, thus far, he was declared Graduate Sum Cum Lawdy and recognized as Announcer El Supremato Supperato. The certificate of gold fillagree and scrollwork is presently on display at the Texas Longhorn College of Sobriquety, in a quiet and reserved space. We encourage you to relax, shut your eyes and let your imagination do the walkin cuz so far it’s been some BS talkin!

Territorial Silent Auction Needs Your Items So Dig Deep
John and Linda St. Clair are ready and raring to go as they plan for the 2004 ‘Territorial Silent Auction’ several items have already been consigned and many others are needed to make it an epiczodial affair. So be sure and check out all your stuff and see if you can’t come up for some exciting things for the silent auction.
For information or other ways you can help the St. Clair’s with our Silent Auction please call them at their Snow, Oklahoma ranch, 580/298-2746.
Novelty items are also needed for the Saturday Night Bingo Prizes let your imagination be your guide. Some items already coming is a set of True West, Cowboy and Indians and American Cowboy magazines, many of which are collectors items.
So let’s see what we need is you there, your items for the silent auction and a few novelty items for the Saturday Nite Bingo. Come prepared to have a rootin tootin good time with your Texas Longhorn friends and cattle…

Wahoo Buckaroos...Texas Longhorns Forever.

Bob Pattison Stricken with Lymes Disease?
Following his attendance at the April 24th CC Land & Cattle Co. meeting and ranch tour, and shortly after returning home, Bob Pattison was taken ill with fever and chills. His wife Sue, a registered nurse, took him to the Wilburton Hospital and following examination treatment, things continued to get worse. Arrangements were made and he was air lifted to St Edward Mercy Health Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas where he was admitted there and diagnosed possibly with Lymes Disease and Pneumonia.   He is now stabilized his condition is much improved. He will be there for the immediate future before going home on or about Wednesday, May 5th. Get-well cards and wishes should be directed to Bob at his home in Wilburton.
I am sure he will need a period of extended convalescence (at his extended age especially) No doubt we ALL will need to pitch in and help with the coming ITTLA Show more so than ever.
Maybe Sue ought to get him a flea and tick collar for Father’s day.
We send our best wishes for his quick recovery and return home with good health.

Lone Wolf Ranch Celebrates 25th Year With Ranch Tour
June 26th Indian Territory will meet at Lee & Linda Ragains Lone Wolf Ranch, Haskell, Oklahoma for a two-fold purpose. The Ragains will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary of Longhorn ranching and twenty-five year members of TLBAA. They are also charter life members in ITLA and Charter Life Members of Indian Territory Association. They have a herd of tremendous cattle and have quite an operation on their Lone Wolf Ranch. They participate in as many of our association activities as possible and also exhibit cattle in both the ITLA and TLBAA shows. The Horn Showcase competitions are another area that their cattle shine in. Not only in shows but Texas Longhorn sales where they both buy and sell.
ITTLA will also conduct a windup meeting regarding our show and get into the final preparations of our coming sale.   A fine time and the opportunity to see an excellent longhorn herd, be sure and mark June 26th on your calendar for a two-fold celebration. We will also have a potluck lunch so bring a side dish or desert. Be There.

Winners of ‘03 Free Consignment Returning to Sale
Jim Small winner of the 2003 drawing for a free consignment to the 2004 Indian Territory Sale of “Waaka Lapish Faloha” (cow horn long) has notified the sale committee that he and his family plan on attending the 2004 sale and taking advantage of the free consignment won when his name was selected from the list of buyers from the 2003 Indian Territory sale.
They will be bringing their consignments from their Arch Acres Ranch, Attica, Indiana. And may be bred to their 62 inch herd sire “Front Page.
Their daughter Jessica was the winner of an ITLA Scholarship in the amount of $1000 at the 2003 International Championship Show and Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jessica is a freshman at the University of Purdue where she is a student with a major in Pre Veterinary Medicine.
Looks like Dad may not have to worry about those big vet bills in the future.

The View From The Teepee
Annabelle Kennard reports that a cow she had consigned to the 2003 ITTLA sale, but PO’d and took back home has had a set of twin heifers. Congratulations Annabelle, I’d call that a PO at the right time.

In answer to some questions regarding our show and the necessity of securing a health certificate the following is in affect. For cattle entered from Oklahoma there is no requirement of a health certificate. However all females over 20 months must have been palpated and the results shown on a health certificate for entry. Show stock females over 20 months must be palpated and show on health certificate by vet. All out of state animals will need health certificates as is usual for entry into Oklahoma and return to their home state.

Recent Longhorn sales, notably the Round-Up Sale, Celebration Sale and the Red McCombs sale have been real barnburners, with sale prices setting new highs in many instances. This weekend, May 8th is the Spring Cowtown Sale in Fort Worth. We plan on attending and are anxious to see if the trend holds. I’ve got my mark on several in the catalog, so time will tell.

COMING ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE
MAY 22-23 ITTLA Spring Show & Pow Wow, Wilburton, Oklahoma.
JUN 2-5 The TLBAA Longhorn Expo and the Summer Horn Showcase Sale, Ft. Worth, TX
JUN 11-12 The Millennium Futurity & Sale Waxahachie, Texas
JUL 24 The Hotter’n Hell Show, Lonestar Longhorn Association, Midlothian, TX

NOTE: The Longhorn Classic Measuring & Sale, Stillwater, OK set for July 31st, has been cancelled. May be rescheduled in 2005.

INDIAN TERRITORY SMOKE SIGNAL, APRIL 2004
Steve Douglas, Editor

Indian Territory Headin’ to CC Land & Cattle Company for Meeting & Tour
Thanks to the hospitality of Carol Carlson and her C. C. Land and Cattle Company, Indian Territory members will gather at her home April 24th to inspect her four reputation herd sires and after our meeting and a Pot Luck Luncheon of her famous home cooked BBQ Brisket and dishes provided by the membership we will journey to her Arcadia Oklahoma ranch to see her herd of Texas Longhorn Cattle. For information call Carol at 405/424-9115.
The ITTLA Meeting will cover some of the needed aspects of the coming Spring Show and Pow Wow at Wilburton, OK We will also discuss the ITLA Heifer Futurity that will we held in conjunction with our 8th Annual Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha and our Longhorn Cow Sale. Chairpersons of our Spring Show, Bob and Sue Pattison will be updating us on plans there and needed membership to cover the areas of responsibility, of which there are many. If you would like to volunteer in advance you can call them at 918/465-5185. We will also learn more about the ITLA Heifer Futurity that will be held in conjunction with our sale. Some of our members will be need to work with the ITLA committee to assist them in getting the physical things set up at the Murray County Fairgrounds. You may be needed to lend a hand.
We have a lot of activities coming up that all members can be a part of. Opportunities abound for us to showcase our cattle in our show, the heifer futurity or in our sale. Where ever you feel you can best be a part of our Longhorn World is what you need to do. Indian Territory is known

C.C. Land & Cattle Co. Set To Host ITTLA & Ranch Tour April 24th, in OK City
Saturday, April 24th, our day will begin at Carol Carlson’s home, located at 4401 NE 41st Street in Oklahoma City. We will gather about 11:00 AM for a meeting followed by a pot luck lunch. CC Land & Cattle Co. will provide the BBQ Brisket and drinks. ITTLA members will come up with some of their favorite dishes and deserts. Carol will have her 4 herd sires at the home place. After the lunch we motor to her ranch in Arcadia, OK for a tour of her Texas Longhorn herd. Directions to her house are: From North exit I-35 at NE 50th, East 1 Mi to Coltrane, S. to 41st. From South exit I-35 at NE 36th(Forest Park), East 1 Mile to Coltrane, North to 41st, look for red pipe fence across from City Hall, turn East to Red mail box on N Side, Big red rock 2 story house.

Mel Raley, 1956-2004
Mel Raley, cowboy, poet laureate to Texas Longhorn Cattle and the Western life, died March 31, 2004. Born April 16, 1956 in Garden City, Kansas he had been ranch foreman for several Texas Longhorn ranches before becoming manager of the El Coyote Texas Longhorn operation near Riviera, Texas.
A rare individual, Mel was well known in the Longhorn industry for his deep knowledge and understanding of the “cowboy” life in general and of the Longhorn breed in particular. He also had the talent of being able to turn that knowledge and understanding into words, both written and spoken . His recent writing, “The Grulla Steed” penned during the time of his final illness, appears in the March issue of the Texas Longhorn Trails.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Moore Raley, a daughter, Shanna and son, Wyatt. His parents, Rev. Ray & Jean Raley, brother, Mike Raley and sister, Bo Stewart. His father and mother-in-law, Ray & Bernice Moore and brother-in-law, Joe Moore and families.
A soft spoken and gentle man, Mel will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.

Longhorn Musings ...
by ITTLA President Barry Judd
It seems to me that our association is off to a great start this year with plenty of activities and things for members to take part in, so be ready to do your part.
All of were grieved to learn of the illness and passing of a true gentleman of the West and quiet leader in the Texas Longhorn industry.
We were also shocked to become aware of the untimely death of Dr. Royce Lively, from injuries received in an auto accident.
Also Larry Barker lost his brother, David, to ALS. Our deepest sympathies are extended to these families.

“The next place that I go will be as peaceful and familiar as a sleepy summer Sunday and a sweet, untroubled mind. And yet it won’t be anything like any place I’ve ever been or seen or even dreamed of in the place I leave behind.”
Warren Hanson

“Selling On Tulsa Time”
Reported by Linda Ragains
The newest TLBAA Membership Sale was April 3rd in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Tulsa Stockyards, Bill Sayre & Jim Curry auctioned the cattle and commentary was by Larry Barker.
Of the some 112 cataloged lots the high sellers were a set of cattle consigned by Hudson Longhorns, Purvis, MS. The seven head averaged $1679. Their $3150 lot was high seller of the sale… Moore Longhorn Ranch consigned 10 lots with the high selling lot, Sandy Rhythm going to Meadowwood Longhorns for $1725… The Ragains’ Lone Wolf Ranch 12 consignments averaged $720 with a cow/calf pair at $1500 being the highest. Tim Miller’s 6 lots averaged $800…Mike Bowman consigned 11 lots for an average of $993...Meadowwood consigned 4 lots that averaged $450… Dora Woods had 2 bulls that sold for $900 and $400… And so it went.
It was a little disappointing that cattle didn’t bring more, with the $150 consignment fee, $6 yardage plus health papers and travel, some people didn’t get to much for their cattle. It seemed the crowd was mainly made up of consignors that wound-up buying each other’s cattle for the most part. As usual it seems that a new sale takes a while to secure a reputation and get the buyers involved to come and purchase cattle.
But then of course big horned cattle still bring big prices and average, less than average $$$

Prominent Longhorn Rancher Dies in Auto Accident
Dr. Royce E. ‘Doc’ Lively died on April 3, 2004 from injuries in an auto accident. ‘Doc’ tremendously enjoyed his Longhorn cattle and his fellow enthusiasts. He was always seen and active in sales, shows and other Longhorn events. He poured his heart and his boots into his ranch in Emory, Texas.
A respected and successful dentist in Coppell Texas, he was very active in the Coppell community. Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club & also served on the school board. “Taken from those who love and cherish him far to prematurely, for a better place.”
Surviving are his wife, Carol, daughters Natalie Lively and Jennifer Diaz, grandsons Corbin & Diego, mother Louise and 2 brothers. May he rest in peace.

DUES...Springtime...Dues...Springtime
by Debbie Lambrecht, Secretary of Indian Territory Texas Longhorn Association.
Greetings from your Secretary. Spring has sprung, grass is growing, trees leafed out and the bloom is on the sage. Calving season us underway, it’s like going on an Easter Egg hunt to check the pastures and find the new colorful calves hiding out in the new spring growth. However the main thrust of my article this time is membership DUES DUES DUES.
As you know our year runs September to September. We moved it to there since many pay dues from proceeds of consignments at our August sale. For the rest of us we just need to renew our membership annually. $25 per year or a life membership is $200. I encourage you to renew and get a friend to join also...think of the benefits… “Smoke Signals”, Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha”, “Annual Spring Show and Pow-Wow”, Ranch Tours, Field Days, and out annual Christmas Party hosted by ITTLA. You get a lot for your dues, and you get a lot more when you actively participate in our many activities. Mail your dues in now and continue to be apart of this great association.

The View From The Teepee
Well it looks like we are well underway and into the 2004 Texas Longhorn activities...Shows, Sales, Ranch Tours and Field Days...whatever your interest there is sure to be something to fill it in our longhorn world...if not, well we can create it. All you need do is to bring it up at an Indian Territory meeting and be prepared to help get it underway and shazam it wont be long until all of us will be participating right along with you. As the saying goes only your imagination limits our events… All of us in Indian Territory were very sorry to learn of the passing of several of our Longhorn friends...they will be missed from the campfires of our gatherings, but the memories of their lives and their importance to each of us will live on in our hearts in the days ahead. If we can be of help or assistance, let us… s.d

Indian Territory Smoke Signal, March 1, 2004
Steve Douglas, Editor.

ITTLA Celebrates Delayed Christmas In OKC and Celebrates New Year
by Debbie Lambrecht, Sec.
The ITTLA meeting was called to order by President Bill Cole. First order of business was the election of officers for calendar year 2004. Elected were Barry Judd, President; Dick Lambrecht, Vice President; Reta Weaver, Treasurer; Debbie Lambrecht, Secretary; Paul Gilbreth and Bob Hurst, Directors.
Bill Cole reported that the alterations had been made to the trailer by Bob Hurst and was ready to haul the panels purchased by the association.
Reta Weaver gave the year-end financial report as of year-end 2003. In the bank as of 12/31/03 was $7,172.60.
Bill Cole turned the meeting to newly elected President, Barry Judd. Barry announced that Dick Lambrecht would be Sale Chairperson for 2004 and that Bob Pattison would be Show Chairperson for 2004. Anyone interested in assisting these individuals should contact them. The sale is scheduled for August 20-21st in Sulphur and the show is scheduled for May 22-23rd in Wilburton.
Plans were made for the next meeting. We will meet at Carol Carson’s on April 24th for the next meeting and have a ranch tour. We will meet June 26th at Lee and Linda Ragains for the 2nd quart meeting and have a ranch tour following the meeting.
All attending the meeting were presented ITTLA caps.
A lunch of big thick T-Bones was enjoyed by all. We then got into the “Dirty Santa” gift swap, which took the balance of the meeting and was enjoyed by all.

Schwartz Farms Lays Claim To First Longhorn of 2004?
By Cindy Schwartz
We had a baby bull born about high noon on new years day I thought the readers would get a kick out of our entry into 04 , think of the possibilities, was it the first calf born in Okla-Tex, or in the whole longhorn world ? It’s always a thrill for our family when we get a new longhorn baby.
We bought Miss Jane’s Puzzle at the 2003 TTLA Sale consigned from Smokey 282 Longhorns and we are pleased to be members of ITTLA, and hope ya’ll will stop by our place at Paoli, OK & say howdy.

SPRING SHOW & POW WOW APPROACHING, May 22 & 23
Our brief stint of snow has melted and the Blue Birds have returned to the Kiamichis, which means it isn’t long until the ITTLA Spring Show, and Pow Wow will be getting underway. So get ole Betsy and Sir Dan tuned up and a little feed in them so they will look slick and fit for the show.
Co-Chairpersons Bob and Sue Pattison are planning on another bang up good time for all on the campus of Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton, OK deep in the heart of the Choctaw Nation, May 22nd and May 23rd.
Judging the ITLA Qualifying Open Haltered and Loose cattle will be Scott Kimble and Danielle Andrews will do the honors for the Youth Show.
Another looked forward to each year is the Indian Territory Silent Auction with an abundance of very desirous items always on display. John and Linda St. Clair will be your contact persons to submit your items. They always do a great job.
Saturday evening will feature a different menu this year; Spaghetti and meatballs is the main dish with lots of other items. Yup, we will also have our Longhorn Bingo following the meal in the arena, with special prizes.
Sunday morning we will have ’Cowboy Church’ with some special entertainment.
Host motel is the new Wilbert Suites, with a special Indian Territory rate. Call Bob & Sue for more information and entries.

ITTLA Members making the Longhorn News
Flying G Longhorn Ranch, owned by members Paul & Patti Gilbreth was featured in the February Longhorn Trails regarding the location of their ranch both on the Chisholm Trail and in the Chickasaw Nation.
Located North of Duncan, OK a portion of their herd and ranch is at the intersection of Highways 81 and 7. Their herd can often be seen grazing beneath a sign welcoming people to the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma. Paul is a newly elected member of ITTLA board of directors. Moore Longhorn Ranch was featured in a recent issue of the Texas Longhorn Trails. A very interesting article concerning their ranch history and program. ITTLA charter Life members Ray and Bernice Moore are quickly becoming Longhorn Legends. All were saddened to recently learn of their famous herd sire Diego’s Hot Shot’s death. Bred by Moore Longhorn Ranch he was co-owned with Tyson Leonard.

Ranch Tours and Field Days in ITTLA’S Future
Indian Territory members always look forward to being able to visit member ranches for tours and field days along with our meetings. Two are scheduled.
April 24th a ranch tour is set for Carol Carlson’s C.C.C. Land and Cattle Co. to check out her Texas Longhorn herd. Also included will be a meeting regarding our coming show. Then on June 26th we will visit Linda & Lee Ragains’ Lone Wolf Ranch for a field day and meeting which would include our Annual Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha and Cow Sale. Both gatherings will include our potluck lunch, so reserve those dates on your calendar for a couple of ITTLA whoop-ti-de-doos.
Directions and more information will be forthcoming, as we get closer to the events.
We appreciate our members letting us visit their ranches and if any other members would like to be included for a ranch tour or field day in the coming months let us know, it’s a good way to introduce your program to others.

WAAKA LAPISH FALOHA 2004, AUG 20-21-22
Heading up the 8th Annual Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha and Longhorn Cow Sale for 2004 is Dick Lambrecht. ITTLA Vice President, Dick has served as co-chairman for the past two years.
The Festival will be August 20-21-22 in Sulphur, OK. Friday evening will be the “Longhorn Social” with plenty of food drink and visiting. Saturday morning you may view the sale cattle at the Freeman Livestock Sale Barn North of town and the sale of some 125 lots will get underway.
Members will be limited to 4 head each this year so more can participate with a lower amount of cattle in the sale. Consignment is still $50 per animal or pair with a split pair being $75. Steers may be included in the sale but no bulls will be sold in the auction sale. There is however a Bull Alley planned and bulls may be sold there by private treaty. At the time of this publication several items were yet undecided, which included the auctioneer, and chairpersons of the Food Committee, the entertainment committee, the Publicity /Promotion committee, the Check in Committee (for health papers and transfers) other committees may be names as needed.
Each consignor must be a member of our association and if not a $25 membership will be deducted from the sale proceeds.
Transfers to the registry of choice will also be deducted from the sales proceeds of the consignor. Same as always.

ITLA Heifer Futurity in Conjunction with Sale Talked
There seems to be quite a bit of interest in the International Texas Longhorn conducting a Heifer futurity in conjunction with the Indian Territory Festival of Waaka Lapish Faloha and Cow sale.
Members of the ITTLA board of directors that I have visited with are all in favor of it, if the details can be worked out to the benefit of both organizations.
Presently it may be that the Futurity would be conducted Friday evening during our Longhorn Social, perhaps at the Murray County Fair Grounds. It could include a “Calcutta” of the entries; prize money for winners and some may be included in our sale the following day.
This could make our ‘Festival and Sale’ a bigger event, and create a larger crowd with more buyers and a larger amount of $$$ available to be spent on our sale cattle. It is an idea that needs to seriously be looked into by our directors.

PANELS AND TRAILER READY TO GO
Word has been received that Bob Hurst and his able assistant, who for now shall remain anonymous, have completed the work on the ITTLA Panel Trailer and it is all ready for the coming season of shows, sales and round-ups.
After our association purchased the trailer, Bob wasted no time in volunteering to see that it was customized to our needs.
We have also been notified that Bob and Sue Pattison have picked up the additional panels from the manufacturer and are all now at their ranch.
I guess the next thing would be to organize a painting party and see that the panels have a coat or two of paint to make them not so nasty to handle and more attractive. If the two Bob’s will set up at time date and place, I betcha we will have plenty of volunteers to get the job done, that is if the ladies will keep the grub a commin…
Thanks to all that got this project underway and complete in time for us to have the trailer and panels available for use this year...Great Job ITTLA, keep up the good work.

The View From The Teepee
Who would have thought that from the seeds planted back in 1995 at the beginning of ITTLA that such an active, successful group of folks would and/or could accomplish what we have done in such a short span of time. Our association continues to grow in membership, influence and ideas, the recent annual meeting and Christmas party was a fine example. We had the largest crowd at a meeting ever and many new members there taking part and anxious to get 2004 underway with new and bigger events.
New Indian Territory members Sheldon and Patti Buxton, Union City, OK are planning on hosting a longhorn sale in July at Stillwater, OK. This could be another opportunity to market longhorns in an Oklahoma setting. There will be more information available as time goes by.
Also the TLBAA is planning on hosting a sale in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 3rd. It will be a membership sale; all cattle must be registered and transferred TLBAA.
You know the view from the Teepee just keeps on growing with new horizons as new events and people become active in the Texas Longhorn Industry. But time is taking it toll on some of us. To wit; The Moore Longhorn Ranch is in the process of reducing the amount of cattle on their place. Ray and Bernice Moore informed us that they need to get their herd into a more manageable amount of cattle, so you might give them a call to learn what is available. Also Steve and Jane Douglas looked around recently and realized that they had acquired nearly 100 head over time and that it was taking more time than ever to keep up with them and what was once an enjoyable task was becoming not so much f\un. So both ranches are reducing their herds, and you might want to inquire from them the ‘Blue Light Special of the Day’. No this isn’t a fire sale or lets’ get out of the business project, just one that hopefully will make our operations more manageable and again enjoyable. So come call or email, who knows you may get the bargain of the day...Waaka Lapish Faloha.

Office	Name	Address	Phone	Email
President	Barry Judd
Vice President	Dick Lambrecht
Secretary	Debbie Lambrecht
Treasurer	Reta Weaver
Directors	Paul Gilbreth
	Bob Weaver
Bulletin Editor	Steve Douglas			buckaroo100@hotmail.com

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