2019 CATTLEMEN’S BALL of NEBRASKA SCHEDULE of EVENTS Are MST

2 Schedule of Events...... 4-6 Site Layout Map...... 7 General Info...... 8 Advisory Board...... 9 Host Family - Sandman...... 10 Host Family - Krausnick...... 11 Co-Chair Families...... 12-13 Dr. Cowan Address...... 14 Governer’s Address...... 15 Emcee Info & Allison Fees Vara...... 16 Volunteer Meal Donors...... 17 Committee Chairs...... 18-21 Trail Boss Reception & Auction...... 22 Trail Boss Champagne Brunch...... 23 Trail Boss Luncheon & Auction...... 25 Farm & Ranch Auction...... 26-27 Trail Boss & Top Hand Evening Meal & Auction...... 28 Silent Auction...... 30-34 Clay Walker...... 35 Lexi Larsen & The Brett Alan Band...... 36 Rawhide 5K Run...... 37 Golf Tournament...... 38 Ranch Rodeo...... 39 Survivor’s Style Show...... 40 Polaris Ranger Raffle...... 43 General Store...... 44 Craft Beer Experience...... 45 Art Show...... 46 Wine Tasting...... 47 Bar & Concessions...... 50 Health & Wellness...... 51 History Tent...... 52-53 Beef Display...... 54 Henry Rifles...... 55 Promise Petals...... 57 Calf-For-A-Cure...... 58-61 Cash Sponsors...... 62-63 In-Kind Sponsors...... 64

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GC PG SA BT FRA GST WAT HT SRT RRA ST MT HW Enders Lake Pedestrian Silent Auction Bar Farm & Ranch General Wine & History Serenity Ranch Rodeo Saloon Main Health & Golf Course Gate Tent Tent Auction Area Store Tent Art Tent Tent Tent Arena Tent Tent Wellness Tent TIME LOCATION ACTIVITY FRIDAY, JUNE 7

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM GC Golf Tournament

4:00 PM PG Gates Open for Trail Boss Ticket Holders

4:00 PM BT Concessions & Bar Open

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM SA Silent Auction - Open for Bidding

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM GST General Store Open

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM WAT Art Tent Open

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM HT History Tent Open

4:00 PM - 10:30 PM SRT Serenity Tent Open

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ST Trail Boss Reception

6:30 PM - 8:15 PM ST Welcome & Live Auction

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM ST Lexi Larsen Concert

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7:30 AM GC Rawhide Run - (Registration begins at 7:00 AM)

8:30 AM PG Gates Open for Trail Boss Ticket Holders

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM ST Trail Boss Champagne Brunch

8:30 AM - 8:00 PM SRT Serenity Tent Open

9:00 AM GST Concessions Open

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM SA Silent Auction Open

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GST General Store Open

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT Art Tent Open

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM HT History Tent

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM WAT Wine Tasting

11:00 AM MT Main Tent Opens

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM MT Trail Boss Luncheon

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM MT Live Auction

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM HW Health & Wellness Tent Opens/UNMC SIM Truck

12:30 PM PG Gates Open for Top Hand Ticket Holders

12:45 PM - 5:00 PM MT Main Tent is Closed

1:00 PM RRA Opening Ceremonies

1:15 PM - 3:15 PM RRA Ranch Rodeo

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2:30 PM ST Style Show

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM FRA Farm & Ranch Auction

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MT Prime Rib Dinner - Meal Lines Open

6:00 PM - 6:05 PM MT Raffle

6:05 PM - 7:00 PM MT Evening Program

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM MT Live Auction

8:30 PM - 9:45 PM MT Clay Walker Concert

10:00 PM - 1:00 AM ST The Brett Alan Band

6 MT Main Tent SA Silent Auction Tent

Farm & Ranch Bar Tent BT FRA Auction Area

ST Saloon Tent SRT Serenity Tent

HT History Tent WAT Wine & Art Tent

Ranch Rodeo GST General Store Tent RRA Arena

VT Volunteer Tent BDA Beef Display Area

Health & BT HW Wellness BT Buffet Tent MT Tent Token Trailer

ST BT

Beer Trailer

SA Ranger Raffle Tent

Token Trailer BDA

First Aid +

VT HW WAT GST HT Lost & Found items SRT can be claimed at the Token Booth.

FRA RRA 7 Payment Options The Cattlemen’s Ball will be using tokens for payment for beer, mixed drinks and wine. Tokens may be purchased at the Token Trailers located near the Main Tent and the Beef Display Area. Each token is worth $2.00. Please remember that tokens are non-refundable. Cash, checks or credit cards will be accepted for the purchase at the General Store, Silent Auction and Live Auctions. Payment options may vary with indi- vidual vendors. auctions & Bidding Auction items are subject to sales tax. Cash, checks and debit/credit cards will be accepted as forms of payment for your convenience. Your prompt payment following the auction is appreciated. All bids are final. No refunds or exchanges will be made. first aid EMTs will be on site to provide care for any medical situations. The EMTs are located at the First Aid Tent. disclaimer notice This disclaimer notice and release is valid and automatically considered as accepted by all guests by their presentation of a ticket and entrance to the grounds of the event.

By presenting a ticket for admission to and entering the grounds of The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska 2019 (the “Event”), guests attend at their own risk. The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska, Inc., Krausnick Ranch and the 2019 CBN Hosts, Inc., their Officers, Directors, Members, Partners, Co-chairs, Committee Members, their agents and volunteers (collectively referred to as “Event Providers”) shall not be liable for and disclaim all liability for any claims of whatever nature, including but not limited to, that for theft, injury, loss or dam- age of whatever nature, against the Event Providers, whether arising from the default, negligence, or other- wise, of any one or more Event Providers and guests further waive any claim of any nature in their own right and on behalf of anyone claiming through them.

CONSENT TO USE OF IMAGE OR LIKENESS: Entry to the grounds of the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska consitutes consent and permission to use all entrants’ likeness or image at any time in future photographs, video and any other promotional materials related to The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska 2019 and all future Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska events. - lost & found - Lost and Found items are located in the Token Trailer during the Cattlemen’s Ball. After the Ball contact Julie Jones at [email protected] or 308.882.6497.

8 Front Row [L-R] - Suzanne Jagels, Davenport, Executive Secretary, Larry Shavlik, Bartlett, Darreld Saltzman, Shickley, Ivan Rush, Scottsbluff,

Ray Bennett, Cedar Rapids, Chairman Back Row [L-R] - Al Svajgr, Cozad, Monty Stoddard, Harrisburg, Kevin Rasmussen, Albion, Vice Chairman, Jeff Marshall, Elm Creek, Dick Miles, McCool Junction, Laurie Widdowson, Kearney, Jake Pullen, Aurora Not pictured - Becca Weborg, West Point, Treasurer, Kae Pavlik, Yutan

Greetings, from myself and the Advisory Board of the Cattlemen’s Ball! We thank you for your continued support of this great event to support finding a cure for cancer and promoting eating beef in a healthy diet.

This is the first time we have had a Ball in southwestern Nebraska, and what a beautiful place it is! We thank hosts Derek and Allison Sandman and Wayne and Chris Krausnick for undertaking this huge task of the 2019 Ball. I am sure they couldn’t have pulled this together without their loyal and dedicated co-chairs; Steve and Char Wallin, Ryan and Stephanie Stromberger, Nick and Kati Ladenburger, Joey and Myra Large, Shawn, Julie and Grant Jones, and Mick and Marlene Cox. Thank you also to the huge support of the volunteers who have aided the event with the donation of their time and efforts to “Round Up a Cure for Cancer.” Every one of you is price- less!

You, as attendees, are asked to please take time to enjoy Southwest Nebraska’s beauty and throughout the day, partake in the auctions, activities, and especially the meal of beef served in an effort to “Round Up A Cure For Cancer.”

As most know, Dr. Cowan is retiring from his position as Director of the Fred and Pamela Buffet Center the last part of June. We, as a Board and everyone here, wish him a very happy and stress free retirement! Thank you for your years of involvement with the Ball.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone again in 2020 when Scott and Pat Mueller host the Ball at a location north of Columbus, Nebraska, June 5-6th.

- Ray Bennett Advisory Board Chairman

9 We are so honored and excited to help host the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball in Southwest Nebraska. We feel that we have selected an incredible group of Co-Chairs that will join with us to showcase SWNE, promote beef and raise money for cancer research. It is certain that our group collectively will be a strong asset to the success of the 2019 Ball and we look forward to seeing you all June 7-8, 2019.

- Derek & Allison 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska Hosts A little about the Sandmans... Derek and Allison Sandman reside in rural Wauneta, Nebraska, in the Frenchman River Valley. They own and operate Sandman Grow Yard, LLC., a cattle backgrounding feedlot, as well as farm primarily dryland corn and wheat. They are active in their community and support their children’s activities. Their children, Haylee (16, Sophomore), Alexa (15, Freshman) and Noah (12, 5th grade) participate in various sports and activities.

The kids are active in the family operation, helping with the calving, processing and other manual labor tasks. They also raise chickens for egg production. Derek has farmed all of his life, returning to the family operation after completing his education at Southeast Community College at Beatrice in 1995. Derek can be found supporting our local youth by coaching and sponsoring various sporting events as well as sharing his ag business background with our local high school youth through the job shadow/sharing event.

Allison graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with an Agri-Business degree in 1996. After college, Allison worked in radio and then banking, serving First National Bank of McCook as Retail Banking Man- ager and after Wells Fargo purchased First Commerce Bank Shares, served as Branch Manager in McCook and Lincoln. Allison currently serves on the Wauneta-Palisade School Board as Board Secretary, ESU 15 Board as Vice-President, Wauneta-Palisade TeamMates as Program Coordinator, WP Bronco Booster Treasurer and P.E.O. Chapter FA Technology Contact.

10 Welcome to the Krausnick Ranch on the beautiful Frenchman River! We are delighted to host each of you for the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball helping us Round Up a Cure for Cancer! We are grateful to our entire Co-Chair team for their countless hours and dedication to this wonderful event. We couldn’t have done it without each of them. We hope that you, our guests, will have a memorable weekend enjoying our southwest Nebraska flair! Now lets all join together and raise money for cancer research!

- Wayne & Chris 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska Hosts A little about the Krausnicks...

Wayne and Chris Krausnick were born and raised in Chase County, Nebraska. Wayne attended and graduated from Wauneta High School and Chris attended and graduated from Chase County High School. They have two boys, Jesse (14) and Wyatt (9), along with niece, Brooke, who just turned 18 in March.

The Krausnicks are very active in several aspects of agriculture. They have been ranching for 21 years. They farm and have a custom haying business in the summer. 12 years ago the Krausnicks became involved in custom feeding cattle in a small feedlot northwest of Imperial, then, three years ago, had the opportunity to purchase our own feed yard only two miles west of Imperial.

When not working, Wayne and Chris are busy chasing after their three kids who are involved in everything from school sports to all different activities in 4-H and FFA. Wayne enjoys being active in the Imperial Young Farmers & Ranchers organization while Chris stays busy being on the Chase County Fair Board; she has served on the board for the past 16 years. In between all of this, the family likes to help out volunteering at the local movie theater a couple times a year.

When there is extra time the family really likes to go camping at Enders Lake in the summer and go the beautiful Rocky Mountains for snow skiing in the winter. The Krausnick family feels very fortunate to be able to all be so involved in our ag-based life and they love every minute of it!

11 Mick and Marlene Cox have farmed and ranched in Hayes County all their lives, both being born and raised there. They have purebred An- gus, both commercial and registered, and have been involved, with their family, for many years with Mill Bar Angus Production sales. Their family consists of six children and 17 grandchildren, all of whom live in and around the area and are working in agriculture related occupa- tions. Their family has enjoyed being involved and participating in 4-H and high school athletics. They are happy to support the efforts to help fund the research for cancer treatment and a cure.

Shawn and Julie Jones along with their son, Grant are lifelong resi- dents of Southwest Nebraska. Grant is the 5th generation on the ranch that runs on the Dundy/Chase County line. We raise registered Angus and SimAngus cattle and have an annual production sale. We are very excited to co-chair the Cattlemen’s Ball of Ne- braska along with our two daughters. Cancer touches all our lives at some point, or another, so please join us in the fight against cancer.

Nick and Kati Ladenburger farm in SW Nebraska with Nick’s Dad and brother. They raise dryland corn and wheat along with having a cow/ calf operation. Nick is a graduate of LEAD Class 26 and is an active member in various organizations in the community and church. He has always known that agriculture is what he wanted to do with life and bought his first combine while still in high school. Kati grew up on a Wyoming cattle ranch, but moved to Nebraska when she and Nick got engaged. She enjoys helping around the farm, but mainly spends her time raising their five kids - Haley (10), Scot (9), Molly (7), John (4) and Emery (3). She is also an active volunteer with 4-H and does her part in the community by serving on the local rural fire board. Nick and Kati are excited and honored to be co-chairs for the 2019 12 Cattlemen’s Ball and look forward to the experience! Joey and Myra were raised in SW Nebraska and have lived in the area all of their lives. They have three grown children and five grandchildren; transitioning from parent to grandparent has been a joy. They are fol- lowers of Nebraska sports and try to go to the Grandkids activities as much as possibleg Joey has been in banking since 1977 and is looking forward to retiring and being his own boss in the next ten years, helping with the family farm and ranch operation and doing some travel- ing. Myra retired from her employment and is enjoying being back at home catching up on all of the projects that have not been done. Both have been involved in many community organizations throughout the years. They are serving as Treasurer and Co-Treasurer for the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball and are helping with other committees as needed.

Ryan and Stephanie Stromberger of Champion, NE, live on the family farm with their two children, Conner (9) and Taya (7). Ryan is a third generation operator with his father, Bart, two brothers, Brock and Tanner, and sister, Jordan. Stromberger Farms grows irrigated corn, wheat and edible bean production, cow/calf production and cattle feeding opera- tions. Ryan’s main focus is managing the feedyard. He serves on the Chase County Fair Board and past FSA board member. Stephanie was born and raised in Central City on her family’s farm. She owns the women’s gym in Imperial, serves on the Freedoms Foundation Board, helps with Christ Academy at the Lutheran church, is involved in livestock showing with their kids and volunteers anywhere she can. They are honored to serve as Co-Chair for the 2019 Cattleman ball as Cancer has touched both our lives.

Steve and Charlotte Wallin, of Imperial, have been active in agriculture for 20 years. Steve is a third generation farmer with a focus primarily on corn and wheat. The Wallins have three kids, Matalie, age 14, Ma- son, age 12, and Kadence, age 9. Steve serves on the Imperial Rural Fire District Board and Chase County Schools Board and was a Mem- ber of Nebraska LEAD Group 25. Char is on the board for the local Teammates chapter and active in Awanas. Char is an avid volunteer whatever she can. For now, their “hobbies” are attending sporting events year round, 4-H, Awanas, backyard chickens, playing catch and maybe a lake day, or two, in the summer. The family, as a whole, loves the “cycle” of ag: watching something grow and come to frui- tion, whether it be a crop or livestock.

13 Each year as I begin this message, I reflect on memories of attending the Cattlemen’s Ball. This year is no different, but since it is my last as the director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, I am even more nostalgic. The Cattlemen’s Ball is truly special to me, because it introduced my family and me to Nebraska. We attended the 1999 Cattlemen’s Ball in Lexington at the home of Dr. Joe and Diane Jeffrey after I interviewed to be the director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (formerly the Eppley Cancer Center). My wife, two daughters and I were im- pressed with the sense of community, welcoming kindness and warm hospitality shown to us. We were convinced that a state with this kind of people was an excellent place to raise our daughters, who were 9 and 12 years old at the time. I am proud to say that this is the twenty-first Cattlemen’s Ball I have attended. I have been fortunate to attend the Cattlemen’s Ball in a variety of settings that have showcased this beautiful state: from the rolling fields of southeast Nebraska, to the gorgeous Sandhills region; from the Niobrara River to the rugged hills of Banner County in western Nebraska. While the scenery each year has changed, one thing hasn’t: the incredibly generous people of this state who are passionately dedicated to cancer research. I feel fortunate for the friendships and relationships I have formed over the years with numerous people who have shown me what hard work and generosity are all about. I want to express my gratitude to the people of Wauneta and the surrounding communities who worked together for so many months to make the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball an unforgettable event. Thank you to this year’s co-hosts, Derek and Allison Sandman and Wayne and Chris Krausnick and their families, for your hospitality, commitment and passion for the Cattlemen’s Ball. I would also like to express my gratitude to the event chairs for your hard work: Steve and Char Wallin, Ryan and Stephanie Stromberger all of Imperial; Shawn, Julie and Grant Jones of Benkelman; Nick and Kati Ladenburger of Stratton; Mick and Marlene Cox of Hayes Center; and Joey and Myra Large of Wauneta. My gratitude to all the past and present members of the Cattlemen’s Ball Advisory Board for your leadership and support of this truly unique event, and all that you do for cancer research in Nebraska. I would also like to thank all of the committee chairs, committee members, and the thousands of volunteers for your time and efforts over the years. Finally, on behalf of the faculty, staff and patients of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, we thank each of you for supporting the Cattlemen’s Ball. Everyone who generously gives to the Cattlemen’s Ball is a partner with the Buffett Cancer Center in fighting cancer. Every dollar the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center receives from the Cattlemen’s Ball is used to support cancer research in the form of pilot projects, purchasing laboratory equipment, clinical trials or recruiting new faculty. Your generous support is making breakthroughs in the fight against cancer a reality and, with your help we will “Round Up a Cure!” Thank you again for the many memories over the years! Although I will be stepping down as the Cancer Center director, I look forward to attending many more Cattlemen’s Ball events and seeing friends each year.

Best regards,

- Kenneth H. Cowan, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center 14 Welcome to the 22nd Annual Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball!

The Cattlemen’s Ball is a time-honored tradition that brings those from across Nebraska together to celebrate agriculture, the backbone of our state’s economy. As you all know, beef production is the largest single industry in Nebraska and is vital to growing our state. We are first in the nation in beef exports, second in the nation for all cattle and calves, and we are home to the top cattle county in America.

Nebraska has a deep, rich history that is rooted in agriculture. The farmers and ranchers that first settled Nebras- ka were our state’s original conservationists. Their grit and determination transformed what was once considered to be the Great American Desert into some of the most valuable agricultural land in the world.

Nebraska is the best place in the world because of our people. Nebraskans share the values of hard work, problem-solving, and selflessness. These are values that our agricultural pioneers passed down through the gen- erations. We’ve seen these values demonstrated in how Nebraskans have stepped up to help their neighbors in need after the flooding that devastated much of the Good Life. As we worked with Nebraskans in crisis, I was often overcome with deep pride at how many people were selflessly giving their time, treasure, and talent to help their fellow Nebraskans. After seeing the true spirit of Nebraska in our people, I know we will recover and rebuild better than ever because we are truly #NebraskaStrong.

I have had the pleasure of attending the Cattlemen’s Ball for many years, and each event has been uniquely special because of the immense commitment of the host family. A special thank you to the Sandman family this year for everything they’ve done to create such a special weekend on their land near Enders Dam for this important cause. The Cattlemen’s Ball is unique in that it is volunteer led and 90 percent of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, which is helping Nebraska become a leader in cancer treatment research. The remaining 10 percent is donated to local health and wellness programs.

Again, thank you for your generosity to this charitable effort, and thank you for your contribution to the beef industry that grows Nebraska. Each and every one of you are part of finding a cure for cancer. Working together, we can and will find a cure for this horrible disease.

Here’s to another successful Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball!

Sincerely, Pete Ricketts Governor 15 John Soukup serves as Master of Ceremonies for numerous events across the state, including the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska in 2012 and 2013. He has spent more than 20 years as a radio broadcaster, and his background also includes work in public relations/marketing, and currently works as a Field Agent for Knights of Columbus Insurance serving Lincoln and east central Nebraska. He and his wife of more than 30 years live in Lincoln.

Allison Fees Varah started painting LIVE for her church 12 years ago. Soon she found it was a way to help noble causes at galas and fundraisers throughout the state. Since that time Varah has painted for March of Dimes, Clin- ics with a Heart and Husker Baseball to name a few. Her art hangs in many homes including the home of Chancel- lor Ronnie Green, Matt Davison, and the parents of Darin Erstad,. She is a sculptor and muralist with several public pieces in Nebraskaand surrounding states. She has been interviewed on NPR, featured in NebraskaLife, and was the Lincoln Arts Council’s “Emerging Artist”. Allison lives with her husband and two kids in Ansley, Nebraska and teaches art at Litchfield Public Schools. Her art can be viewed at her website: allisonvarah.com or her Facebook: “Allison Varah, Artist”.

Meteorologist Tim Reith is originally from northern Kansas and in fact grew up watching KHGI/NTV as a child. Tim states that his love and fascination with weather arrived at a young age while growing up on the family farm. With an open field to the west of his farmhouse Tim was able to watch storms roll in and this was the only spark needed to propel him into the field of meteorology.

16 On behalf of the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska host families, board of directors and committee members, we want to extend our sincere thanks to those listed below. They selflessly provided fantastic meals for our volunteers from the first day of set up to the last day of clean up for the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball.

Imperial, NE

Willow Creek Meats - McCook Super Foods - Imperial Triple L Cattle - Wauneta Pizza Hut - Imperial M & M Jazz - Imperial Crossroads - Wauneta Hills Family Foods - Imperial Subway - Imperial Country Pride Processing - Wallace Dollar General - McCook Walgren’s - Wauneta Nick’s Distributing - McCook Scotts Grocery - Hayes Center 509 Broadway - Imperial

17 ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR SOCIAL MEDIA AUCTIONEER BAR & ART SHOW DIRECTOR Preston Smith Darren & Tana Dale Kati Ladenburger Allison Sandman

BEEF DISPLAY HEALTH & WELLNESS CALF-FOR-A-CURE CALF-FOR-A-CURE “FARM TO TABLE” TENT, OUTDOOR DECOR Mick Cox Ryan Stromberger Shawn, Julie & Grant Jones & ART SHOW Char Wallin

18 CALF-FOR-A-CURE CALF-FOR-A-CURE CONCESSIONS CRAFT BEER Derek Sandman Shawn, Julie Scott Way Dale & Alex Schilke & Grant Jones

FIRST AID GENERAL STORE GOLF TOURNAMENT GRAPHIC DESIGN Tim Pore & Nick Ladenburger Rusty Wellman Kelsey Steinkraus LeAnne Klein

GROUNDS & PARKING HISTORY TENT INDOOR DECORATION INDOOR DECORATION Wayne Krausnick Tina Kitt Michelle Harchelroad Shelly Kayton

19 HOSPITALITY LIVE AUCTIONS MEMORABILIA OPENING CEREMONIES Chris Krausnick Nick Ladenburger Ericka Cox Derek Sandman

PHOTOGRAPHY PROMISE PETALS & PUBLIC RELATIONS RANGER RAFFLE Diann Stamm SERENITY GARDEN Ann Fornoff Steve Wallin Sid Bartels

RANCH RODEO SATURDAY EVENT SECRETARY SILENT AUCTION Heath & Michelle Lapp COORDINATOR & & WEBSITE Clay & Melisa Owens FRIDAY EVENING TRAIL Kati Ladenburger BOSS RECEPTION Jonathan Nordhausen

20 SECURITY STYLE SHOW STYLE SHOW TICKETS Mick Cox Carolyn Kucera Stephanie Stromberger Megan Spargo

ENTRY GATE TOKENS/LOST & FOUND TRAIL BOSS BRUNCH TREASURERS Johna Jablonski Shane Sis Mardell & Stacy Duvel Joey & Myra Large Jed & Deann Doetker

CPA CPA VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE WINE TASTING Terry G. Ellinger, CPA Nikki L. Cappel, CPA Leslie Nordhausen & Ryan & Stephanie Carrie Terryberry Stromberger

21 trail boss reception MENU Chef’s Western Style Beef Brisket Sliders w/ Brioce Rolls Gourmet Shrimp Sautee Station w/ Jumbo Shrimp & Baguettes Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps Glazed Sweet Chili Meatballs Vegetable Crudites w/ Roasted Garlic Hummus Spiced Tortilla Rollups Homemade Spinach & Artichoke Dip w/ Chips & Lahvosh Spring Time Strawberry Shortcake Station

101 Mr. Steak 4 Burner Gas Grill 113 Horse Soldier Bourbon Cabelas - Sidney, NE Dr. Tom Noffsinger 102 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 114 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 04” 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 05” 103 Magnum - 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball Wine 116 Clay Walker Meet & Greet Passes (4) Custom Etched “The Sheriff” Collector’s Edition wine Shelley Bursik Kuzma (Boisset Collection) 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball Committee 104 Bar Height Patio Set 117 30 Ton Load of Distillers Grain Owens True Value Imperial, NE NCP 105 FieldNET Irrigation Management Bundle 118 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy Lindsay Corportation - Omaha, NE 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 06” 106 “Hitchhiker” Bronze Sculpture Vern Friessen Gallery - Henderson, NE 119 “The Run” Bronze Sculpture 107 JD Z535M 48” Mower Vern Friessen Gallery - Henderson, NE Plains Equipment Group - McCook, NE 120 Priefert Manual Squeeze Chute 108 American Hat 40X Felt Hat Any Color & Size Chris & Jessica Tordrup, Mackinzie Cole Ringside Western & American Hat Company, Inc. - Imperial, NE 121 Live, on-stage painting by Allison Fees Varah Guided Deer Hunt - Merrihew Ranch (S. of Ashly, NE) 109 Limit: 2 Deer (either sex) Allison Fees Varah - Ansley, NE Merrihew Ranch - Imperial, NE 122 5 Year Ann. Set - Custom Etched Collectors 110 100 Acres Cover Crop Seed Mix Edition Wines “The Sheriff” 2015-2019 Arrow Seed Co. Inc - Broken Bow, NE Shelley Bursik Kuzma & Jean Charles Boissett Private Curated Collector’s Wine & Food 111 FieldNET Irrigation Management Bundle Tasting (Up to 12 Guests) 123 Lindsay Corportation - Omaha, NE Shelley Bursik Kuzma (Boisset Collection) 112 30 Ton Load of Distillers Grain 124 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy NCP 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 07” 22 23 trail boss luncheon menu Certified Angus Beef - 10oz. New York Strip Seasoned Russet Potatoes Chef’s Vegetable Summer Salad w/ Greens, Fruits & Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Rolls & Butter Dessert auction items: 201 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 08” 202 Treager Grill Video Kingdom - McCook, NE 213 26 Ton Load of Wet Distillers Grain MAAP/W - North Platte, NE 203 26 Ton Load of Wet Distillers Grain MAAP/W - North Platte, NE 214 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 10” 204 Magnum - 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball Wine Print of First Commissioned Painting from 1992 Custom Etched “The Sheriff” Collector’s Edition wine 215 Shelley Bursik Kuzma (Boissett Collection) Vern Friessen Gallery - Henderson, NE 205 “Lone Star” Handmade Quilt 88”x92” 216 Pair of Ostrich Boots Donor is a 2-year cancer survivor Ringside Western & Fenoglio Boot Co - Imperial, NE Marsha Klosterman - Junction City, OR 217 Cow Painting Canvas Print 206 “Team Ropers” Bronze Sculpture 509 Broadway - Imperial, NE Vern Friessen Gallery - Henderson, NE 218 22 cal. Mag - 50 Year commemorative Henry Rifle 1968 207 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy Reinke Manufacturing 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 09” 219 Model 79514 Golight Spotlight 208 FieldNET Irrigation Management Bundle Golight, Inc - Culbertson, NE Lindsay Corportation - Omaha, NE 220 Montazuma Tool Box 209 2 Husker Football Tickets - President’s Skybox Imperial Napa - Imperial, NE Office of the President, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE 221 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 210 1 Round - 18 Hole Golf for 4 people 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 11” Prairie Club 222 Calspa 867B Hot Tub cover lift, steps, set- 211 Original Oil Painting up, delivery w/in 100 miles, $150 worth of chemicals Loren Goedeken - Hebron, NE Hot Tub Brokers - McCook, NE 212 Cast Iron Dinner Bell 223 Buffalo Skull Mission Central - Omaha, NE Hitchcock County Historical Society 25 301 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 315 Massey Ferguson Model 7724 Tractor Rental (50 hr.) 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 12” Regier Equipment Co, Inc 302 40 Joints of 2 7/8” pipe 316 Bulldog Portable Corral Berexco - Trenton, NE Linn Post & Pipe Suppy - Linn, KS 303 Pearson Self Catch Headgate 317 FieldNET Irrigation Management Bundle RJL Enterprises, LLC - Sutherland, NE Lindsay Corportation - Omaha, NE 318 Cattle Vac Box SR 304 Landa Pressure Washer Jantzen Equipment Company, LLC - Madrid, NE CattleVacBox - Chromo, CO 1 Month Rental John Deere 324G Skid Steer 305 Sprinkler Package Nelson Rotators, regulators 319 & nipples, 125 postitions - no labor Murphy Tractor & Equipment - Lincoln, NE Pivot Electric - Imperial, NE 320 Cattle Shade 306 Karcher Sweeper km7020c2sb Sidump’r - Columbus, NE Jantzen Equipment Company, LLC - Madrid, NE 321 Magnum Rental 100 hr. or one month, whichever comes first 307 ADS Mineral Matron & Cattle Mineral Feeder Titan Machinery - Imperial, NE Ag Dryer Services, Inc - Elm Creek, NE 322 18.5 Ton Galvinized Feed Bin w/ Ladder & Augar 308 1 Set - 12/4 x 38 Trelleborg Wheel Assemblies HogSlat, Inc - Columbus, NE No labor Pivot Electric - Imperial, NE 323 30 Ton Load of WDG FOB Plant (TAP) United Bio Energy/Trenton Agri Products - Hoxie, KS 309 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 13” 324 1.5 Joule Solar Fencer Livewire Fence Supply - Culbertson, NE 310 20ft, Heavy Duty Feed Bunk Hutt Enterprises - Grant, NE 325 FieldNET Irrigation Management Bundle Lindsay Corportation - Omaha, NE 311 Sunfire Radiant Heater Jantzen Equipment Company, LLC - Madrid, NE 326 Komatsu WA270 Wheel Loader 160 hr or 1 month, whichever comes first Road Builders Machinery & Supply - Grand Island, NE 312 30 Ton Load of WDG FOB Plant (TAP) 327 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy United Bio Energy/Trenton Agri Products - Hoxie, KS 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 14” 313 1 Month Rental - John Deere 544K Loader 328 Gallagher Power Plus B700 Electric Fencer Murphy Tractor & Equipment - Lincoln, NE Ag Valley Cooperative - Edison, NE 314 T3000 Industrial Air Cleaner 329 30 Ton Load of WDG FOB Plant (TAP) Industrial Maid, LLC - Cortland, NE United Bio Energy/Trenton Agri Products - Hoxie, KS 26 330 1 Yr. Rental -12 yd Heavy Duty Box Scraper 335 Priefert Manual S04 Squeeze Chute Strobel Manufacturing, Inc - Clarks, NE Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment - Mt Pleasant, TX 336 331 50 Cresote Post 4”x6’ 1/2 - Veris & Grid Sampling for a Quarter Farmers Coop Grain & Supply - Trenton, NE 341 Frenchman Valley Coop - Imperial, NE 332 Security DVR Camera Package 342 $500 Gift Certificate Beaver Valley Supply Co. - Atwood, KS Johnson Concrete Products - Hastings, NE

333 Bobcat Skidsteer Rental 50 hrs or 2 weeks, whichever comes first 343 $500 Gift Certificate Titan Machinery - Imperial, NE Johnson Concrete Products - Hastings, NE 334 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 344 12’ Tire Water Tank 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 15” Giant Rubber Water Tank & Clifford Ranch; Hayes Center, NE

27 trail boss supper menu Certified Angus Beef Prime Rib w/ Au Jus & Horseradish Bistro Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy Premier Salad w/ Greens, Berries, Almonds & Raspberry Vinaigrette 401 Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 03” Dessert Array w/ a Variety of Favorites 402 Cessna Citation Ultra Private Jet 500 mile 415 Hillsboro Endura 7x26 Stock Trailer airfare for up to 9 passengers for a 2 night overstay Ruggles Trailer Sales - McCook, NE Silverhawk Aviation 416 Custom Painted Martinez Husker Helmet 403 2 Car Garage - 24x32x10 Armando Villareal with conditional option of adding concrete Vap Construction - Atwood, KS 417 Private Dinner For 8 at the Governor’s Mansion Office of Governor Pete Ricketts 404 Back To Back Quarterback Pictures certificate comes with pictures 418 Magnum - 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball Wine Home Agency Custom Etched “The Sheriff” Collector’s Edition wine Shelley Bursik Kuzma (Boissett Collection) 405 Double Magnum, 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball Custom Etched “The Sheriff” Collector’s Edition wine auto- 419 Custom Engraved Henry Silver Edition graphed by Clay Walker 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 2019” Shelley Bursik Kuzma & Jean Charles Boissett 420 2 Husker Volleyball Tickets 406 Antique Gumball Machine w/parking pass - Aug 31st, 3rd row, soft seats Don Deitemeyer - Doniphan, NE Bill & Lori Dicke 407 Silencer Hydrualic Chute - Ranch Model 421 2020 Timpte Tri-Axle Grain Hopper Trailer pivot controls, hydraulic lower squeeze, additional neck access, rubber belted louvers, 2 neck bars, 5HP 1PH electric motor (220v) Timpte Inc. - David City, NE Dubas Equipment LLC - Fullerton, NE 422 Live Painting by Ashley Spitsnogle Ashley Spitsnogle - Ashley, NE 408 “Morning Prayer” Bronze Sculpture Vern Friessen Gallery - Henderson, NE 423 “Mustangs” Bronze Sculpture Vern Friessen Gallery - Henderson, NE 409 Bar and Stools 424 Husker Experience w/ Jane & Chancellor Ronnie Green The Jewell - Stratton, NE 2 Tickets Each - football, volleyball, men’s & women’s basketball, and baseball. The football game will include The Chancellor’s Pregame 410 Painting Signed by Clay Walker, Lexi Larsen & The Brett Alan Band Event & Skybox Seats. Game or match is based on ticket availability. Allison Fees Varah Chancellor Green - Lincoln, NE 411 Cubs Dream Day 4 field box Cubs Tickets 425 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy Governor Pete Ricketts & First Lady Susanne Shore 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 01” 412 Custom Engraved Henry Golden Boy 22 cal. Rifle Serial “Cattlemen 02” 426 SURPRISE! 413 “Heading Home” Bronze Sculpture 427 African Safari Linda Egle - Thedford, NE Allison Fees Varah - Ansley, NE 414 2 Antique Street Lights 428 Outback Grill N’ Firepit Don Deitemeyer - Doniphan, NE Don & Jared Betten, B&B Welding Co; Davenport, NE 28 501 Hand Carved Toothpick Flowers 515 Glass & Granite Sculpture Archie Silvrants - Grant, NE The Bronze Horse - Elkhorn, NE 502 Golight Spotlight 516 Bex Sunglasses Golight - Culbertson, NE Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 503 Oil Change & Car Wash 517 Bex Sunglasses Wolf Auto - Ogallala, NE Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 504 Oil Change & Car Wash 518 Bex Sunglasses Wolf Auto - Ogallala, NE Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 505 Auto Armor Car Care Kit 519 Bex Sunglasses Wolf Auto - Ogallala, NE Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 506 Painting - Landscape of Scottsbluff 520 Bex Sunglasses Greg & Janice Wiedel Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 507 Flat Iron, Blow Dryer & Styling Products 521 Bex Sunglasses The Color Box - Imperial, NE Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 508 Handmade Drink Stand 522 Bex Sunglasses 5 Star Metal - Enders, NE Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 509 Orca 40 qt Cooler 523 Bex Sunglasses Hayden Outdoors - Windsor, CO Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 510 Double Seat Wooden Bench 524 Bex Sunglasses Bella Design and Décor - Grand Island, NE Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 511 Serenity Basket Lollia bubble bath & body butter 525 Bex Sunglasses Serenity Spa - Imperial, NE Bex Sunglasses - Logandale, NV 512 Mary & Martha Cake Stand & Gift 526 “Old Glory” Picture Certificate for $100 Specialty Cake Captured Country - Prague, OK Lori Day - Madrid, NE 527 “Old Post” Picture 513 Jewelry by Sonell Captured Country - Prague, OK Jewelry by Sonell - North Platte, NE 528 Cow Wreath Handmade farmhouse wreath w/ 514 Windmill Wall Hanging neutral burlap ribbon & a cow welcome sign Seize the Daisy - Benkelman, NE Amanda Johnson - Benkelman, NE

30 529 Ultimate Cook Package 543 Custom Pen & Pencil set Apron, Seasoning, Tongs & BBQ Sauce Merl Miller - Imperial, NE Area 14 Cattlewomen - Ogallala, NE 544 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Tickets 530 Cowhide Wine Bottle Holder & Necklace (2) July 27th Performance - 1:00 pm MST Mackenzi’s Boutique - Ogallala, NE Nick & Kati Ladenburger - Stratton, NE 531 Wine & Relaxation 545 Sterling Silver Necklace & Matching Earrings Wine, candle, sign & wine bottle stopper Creations by Crystal - McCook, NE Ogallala Rotary Club - Ogallala, NE 546 DoTerra Essentials Diffuser with 4 essential 532 Cordova Cooler 45 Qt. oils, foaming Onguard hand wash, 2 dispensers, one Prairie States Communication bottle of fractionated coconut oil, DoTerra magizine, Imperial, NE DoTerra catalog, samples of Deep Blue Rub, Onguard toothpaste & doTerra shampoo and conditioner 533 COIB Custom Door Mat Lisa Farr & Rhonda Banzahf - Curtis, NE 3 Country Chicks - Imperial, NE 547 Style Dots Jewelry 534 COIB Nebraska Door Mat Infinity drop necklace with textured infinity links with smooth 3 Country Chicks - Imperial, NE oval links, one style square & two original style dots Janet Keiser - Wauneta, NE 535 Black & White Cow Painting My 4 Son’s - Beaver City, NE 548 Cow Wreath Handmade farmhouse wreath w/ neutral burlap ribbon & a cow welcome sign 536 “Blessed” Home Décor Sign w/ Wreath Amanda Johnson - Benkelman, NE Humble Begninnings - Sidney, NE 549 Custom 15 Knife Block 537 Floral Chic Canvas Tote Kerchal Leatherworks - Enders, NE Hair on leather tote - 18x13.5 The Oak Tree - Holyoke, CO 550 Pampered Chef Steak Knife Set 538 “Rusty” Iron Hose Head Includes four knives and a wood storage case with Lavender Market - Imperial, NE magnetic closures. Knives have a lifetime guarantee. Tim & Kelsey Steinkraus - Champion, NE 539 Two Camp Chairs Cabelas - Sidney, NE 551 Pampered Chef Wine Essentials 2 wine tumblers, wine bag, electric wine opener, wine 540 25 Qt. Polar Cap Cooler and champagne chiller, wine aerator, 1 bottle of wine Cabelas - Sidney, NE Tim & Kelsey Steinkraus - Champion, NE 541 Vine Necklace & Earring Set 552 Pendelton Throw Blanket Cindy Fischer The Tin Cactus Boutique - Ogallala, NE 542 Metal Bread Box & NE Girl Hoodie 553 Bull Head & Cowhide Rug H.C. Mercantile - Hayes Center, NE Wild S & Co. - Culbertson, NE

31 554 Tote Ranch Purse 569 Rodan & Fields Premium Skincare Bow & Arrow Boutique - Kearney, NE Kelli Chrisman & Tessa Stinson - Wauneta, NE 555 $100 Gift Certificate Meat will be available 570 Handmade Cheese Board for pick-up in General Store booth. Melda Musick & Melisa Owens - Champion, NE Black Hide Beef Co. - Brewster, KS 571 Two Stadium Chairs 556 Andis Cattle Show Tools Tote Bag Platinum Embroidery - Imperial, NE H&H Supply - Nevada, MO 572 Henry Rifle #16 557 Show Cattle Feed Pan, Halter, Comb & Bucket Custom engraved, lever action rifle Sullivan Supply - Dunlap, IA 573 Henry Rifle #17 558 FFA Perfume & Cologne 2 bottles of each Custom engraved, lever action rifle Ord FFA Fragrances - Ord, NE 574 Henry Rifle #18 Custom engraved, lever action rifle 559 2 Fold-Up Chairs & Cooler on Wheels State Farm - Linda Maiden - McCook, NE 575 Henry Rifle #19 Custom engraved, lever action rifle 560 “Life is Better on the Farm” Sign Doodlebugs by Jill Fetzer-Dreher - Sterling, CO 576 Henry Rifle #20 Custom engraved, lever action rifle 561 Meat Basket in Cooler Variety of Meat Willow Creek Meats - McCook, NE 577 Henry Rifle #21 Custom engraved, lever action rifle 562 4 Concert Tickets - Josh Turner Saturday, August 17, 2019 578 Henry Rifle #22 Chase County Fair & Expo - Imperial, NE Custom engraved, lever action rifle 563 4 Concert Tickets - Hairball 579 Henry Rifle #23 Friday, August 16, 2019 Custom engraved, lever action rifle Chase County Fair & Expo - Imperial, NE 580 Henry Rifle #24 564 American Straw Hat Custom engraved, lever action rifle Ringside Western - Imperial, NE 581 Henry Rifle #25 565 American Straw Hat Custom engraved, lever action rifle Ringside Western - Imperial, NE 582 Echo GT 225 Trimmer 566 Husker Wine Glasses & Wine Holder Rankin Sales & Service - Ogallala, NE Adams Drug Inc - Imperial, NE 583 “Blessed” Sign 567 “Welcome Sign” on Metal Saw Humble Beginnings - Sidney, NE Welcome sign on metal saw w/ deer jumping, decorative piece. 26” x 48” wide 584 Pencil Drawing of Cowboy Tumblin B - Meadow Grove, NE Britt Kuenning - Paxton, NE 568 1 Bottle - One Horse Bourbon 585 Bold Flag Canvas Print - 16x20 Dr. Tom Noffsinger - St. Petersburg, FL Dani Gilsdorf - Kearney, NE 32 586 “The Grass is Belly Deep” 596 His & Hers Leather Wallets 15x20 framed print STS Ranchwear Baroness Bifold Wallet, STS Ranch- David Dorsey - Valentine, NE wear Foreman Bifold Wallet Thistle & Feather, LLC - Hershey, NE 587 3 Cross Spur Straps 597 Neora Gift Set 1 bottle of Invisi-bloc SPF 40 Sun- Kody Bedore - McCook, NE screen, 1 Holistic Collagen Mask, 1 Set of Hydrogel Eye 588 Wine & Relaxation Basket Patches, 1 30 day supply of EHT Brain formula supplement Lions Club of Imperial - Imperial, NE Kim Primavera - Hayes Center, NE

Mary & Martha Queen Anne Lace Pitcher & 4 Mugs 598 4 Concert Tickets - Josh Turner 589 Saturday, August 17, 2019 Lori Perlinger - Elsie, NE Chase County Fair & Expo - Imperial, NE 590 Private Guided Wine Tasting & Magnum (1.5L) 599 4 Concert Tickets - Hairball Journey to our Tasting Rooms and historical vine- Friday, August 16, 2019 yards while enjoying exclusive wines selected for Chase County Fair & Expo - Imperial, NE you by wine visionary Jean-Charles Boisset! Host a private wine tasting in the comfort of your home 600 Banded Agassiz Down Jacket Medium or business for 12-15 guests. Your Independent Hayden Outdoors - Imperial, NE Boisset Wine Ambassador & Educator, Shelley Bur- sik Kuzma will pour our Reserve Wine Flight.This 601 Huk Channel Quarter Zip Pullover Large flight which consists of wine from our iconic and Hayden Outdoors - Imperial ,NE exceptional wineries such as Raymond Vineyards, DeLoach Vineyards Buena Vista Winery, Christophe 602 Huk Channel Quarter Zip Pullover Medium Cellars and JCB by Jean Charles Boisset. Hayden Outdoors - Imperial, NE Shelley Bursik Kuzma, Boisset Collection 603 Drake Non-Typical Endurance Jacket Large 591 Boisset Collection Case of Custom Label Wine Hayden Outdoors - Imperial, NE Create your own private label wine to use for business or friends & family. Wine available for private 604 Otterbox Elevation Growlers w/ Hydration Lid labels are Buena Vista 2014 Chardonnay, Sonoma Hayden Outdoors - Imperial, NE or Raymond Vineyards 2014 North Coast Caber- net Sauvignon 605 Covert Outlook Scouting Camera Hayden Outdoors - Imperial, NE Shelley Bursik Kuzma, Boisset Collection 606 Walnut Box / Bronze Chaps Mounted On Top 592 Cancer Survivor Wreath Linda Egle - Thedford, NE Phyllis Theiler - Paxton, NE 607 “Sandhill Splendor” 16x20 framed print 593 “Face of Agriculture” Painting CaLinda’s Pot Shop & Art Gallery - Ashby, NE Heartland Bohemian - Imperial, NE 594 Hand Carved Wooden Cross 608 “Over the Moon” 12x15 acrylic painting Hank Wicke - Wauneta, NE Marcia Bauerle - Imperial, NE 595 Hand Carved Wooden Cross 609 “Buffalo Day 24” 10x8x2 acrylic painting Hank Wicke - Wauneta, NE Lorelle Carr Fine Art - Omaha, NE 33 610 Necklace 619 Wooden Bench Aaron Comino - Denver, CO REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class

611 Sunset Canvas Print 14x20 620 Wooden Bench Pat Schoenfelder - Imperial, NE REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class 612 One-of-a-Kind Jewelry Item 621 Wooden Bench REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class Sonja Trenary - Arthur, NE 622 Wooden Bench 613 Wooden Bench REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class 623 Dewalt 1/2” Impact Wrench Kit 614 Wooden Bench Kerry Bernhardt - Champion, NE REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class 624 Fire Safety Package 2.5# Extinguisher, First 615 Wooden Bench Aid Kit, Burn Dressing Kit, Fire Blanket REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class Home Safety Inc. 625 Dental Package In-house Whitening & Electric Toothbrush 616 Wooden Bench Imperial Family Dental Center - Imperial, NE REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class 627 Grain Bin bank, Silver Hills Wine, 2 Coffee Mugs & Coffee 617 Wooden Bench Midwest Messenger - Tekamah, NE REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class 628 Creative Memories - A Stitch in Time Fast 2 Fab 12x12 Album w/ 32 double-sided, printed 618 Wooden Bench pages & 32 protectors REMCO, Kenny Ham, CCHS Shop Class Dorene Wiest - Lamar, NE

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Certain artists just seem to have an innate sense of what it takes to please an audience. Clay Walker is one of those artists. Whether on stage or in the recording studio, Walker never gives less than a hundred percent, and it’s that kind of dedicated work ethic combined with God-given talent that have made him one of the most success ful country acts of the past decade. He first topped the Billboard country singles chart in 1993 with “What’s It to You” and followed with his second consecutive No. 1 hit, “Live Until I Die.” Since then he’s placed 31 titles on Billboard’s singles chart including such additional chart toppers as “Dreaming with my Eyes Open,” “If I Could Make Living,” “This Woman and This Man,” and “Rumor Has It.” (The latter two songs each spent two weeks at the summit.) He’s enjoyed his share of success at the cash registers and has consistently been one of the busiest artists on the road. He’s scored four platinum-selling albums, signifying sales of a million units, and two gold albums, discs that sold over 500,0000 units. Walker says he knew early that he wanted to be a country recording artist. When he was only 16-years-old, and working nights as a desk clerk at a Super 8 Motel, he took a tape of a song he wrote to a nearby radio station. The disc jockey told him it was against corporate policy to play such tapes on the air. “I was heartbroken, but when I left the studio and got in my car–and I remember it was about 6:30 in the morning– as I was driving away from the radio station and he said, “Folks, I’m not supposed to do this, but this song is just too good to pass up. This song was written by a hometown boy, his name is Clay Walker!’ He spun it and I could not believe it. It was one of the highlights of my whole career. Even to this day, when I think about the one moment in time, it said to me: ‘This is what you’re going to be!’ That defined it. I knew with no question, that was it.” In 1993, his first single on Giant, “What’s It To You,” flew up the chart and landed at No. 1. His smooth, evocative voice and energetic stage presence quickly established Walker as the latest Texas export to find national acclaim and a lengthy string of hits has followed. However, the Houston resident has never strayed far from his Texas roots or the Lone Star lifestyle. In fact, one of the accomplishments Walker is most proud of is having placed seventh in the cutting horse competition at the Houston Livestock Rodeo, the largest rodeo in the United States. He took the prize with his horse Maddie. It’s an impressive feat, made even more special because Walker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996. “If you’d asked me when I was diagnosed that first day if I would still be alive, I would have said ‘No’ because that’s what the doctor’s said,” he admits. “Here I am, and actually I’m probably healthier than I was [when I was diagnosed.]” Clay set his mind to overcome the obstacles MS set before him. Since then, he has founded Band Against MS (BAMS) to fight the disease and has raised upwards of $5,000,000 for the cause. After more than a decade in the national spotlight, Clay Walker believes the best is yet to come. “I trust my gut more than ever now,” he says. “I definitely don’t feel like a rook- ie, but at the sameof me. time, I believe I think if the goodbest years Lord wantsof my recordingit, who’s going career to are stop ahead it?”

35 Lexi Larsen - native Nebraskan, soulful country crooner, entertaining performer and— the next big thing!

There are a lot of ways to describe up and coming country music sen- sation Lexi Larsen, who is collecting accolades and fans on her way up the charts, but there’s certainly no replacement for seeing her perform and hearing her breathtaking music firsthand. This small town girl turned Nashville songstress, is currently making music and writing songs with the boomtown’s top songwriters. Her first single, “You Can Leave,” rose steadily up the charts, reaching 37 on the Music Row Chart and 53 on Billboard Indicator—- an impressive feat for any indie artist. Lexi Larsen is proving she’s the real deal—the singer has sold out shows in Nashville and was chosen as the first Brand Ambassador for Durango Boots. Lexi has been performing at fairs and festivals and has opened for Jon Pardi, Dwight Yoakam, Phil Vassar, Restless Heart, Em- erson Drive, Love & Theft, Ricochet, Ronnie Milsap and the Dirty River Boys. She also was invited to sing the Star Spangled Banner for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, performed at the famed Venetian, and traveled overseas captivating crowds in Xian, China! Lexi was named as One to Watch by CMA Magazine and was just awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the IHeart Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards. Since the release of her first single, radio stations all over the country are tuning in to hear what’s next.

Every great party deserves a great “After Party!” The 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball has that covered with the booking of the locally popular and talented country rock Brett Alan Band. Brett Alan Band will close the “Ball” in the Saloon Tent, following Clay Walker, Saturday night, June 8, 2019, at the Wayne and Chris Krausnick Ranch, near Enders Reservoir, west of Wauneta, NE. McCook local and Nashville Recording Artist Brett Alan (Schmitz) is an up-and- coming singer, songwriter, and recording artist. With the recent release of his third and latest album, self-titled, “Brett Alan,” Brett’s music speaks to his roots of growing up in the Nebraska Sand Hills. The first single released from the album, “You’re My Favorite Song,” has found radio airplay with both mainstream and independent radio stations. “Brett Alan is an amazing Nebraska artist with national potential,” said Jesse Ste- vens, director of Coyote Country radio station. “We are proud to be playing his release ‘You’re My Favorite Song’ on Coyote Country and our sister stations across Nebraska.”

The band’s music is a music lover’s blend of country and ‘80s classics--influ- enced by artists such as Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Gary Allan, Gretchen Wilson, The Band Perry, Justin Moore, Fleetwood Mac, John Cougar, The Rolling Stones, The Steve Miller Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC and many more. They have been known to croon their blues now and then with some Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Jimmie Hendrix. The band has opened for big names such as LoCash, David Nail, Confederate Railroad, Bart Crow, and Colt Ford.

Brett Alan band members include all local McCook talent with Alan himself as lead vocalist/acoustic guitar; Jon Reiners, lead/rhythm guitar; Jeff Gleason, lead guitar; Angie Reiners, keyboard/vocals; Craig Francis, bass guitar; Gerry Hunter, percussionist; and Richard Stull, sound engineer. Francis, formerly of Cambridge, is the only band member who travels to play with the group as he resides in Colorado Springs. “We are very honored that we were thought of. It’s a privilege to be performing after such a well-known country artist as Clay Walker,” band member Angie Reiners said. 36 Sometimes you run for swag. Sometimes you run for the pure joy of feel- ing the ground beneath your feet and the wind in your face. Sometimes you run for even better reasons. On June 8th, join us on a run that will help ac- complish something better, the battle against cancer. The Rawhide Run is sponsored by Medica, a regional health plan based in Minneapolis, and will be taking place at the Enders Golf Course. The registration fee is only $25 and is open to anyone that wants to come out and support a great cause! All proceeds go to fund the fight against cancer! On top of that, we invite you to share the reason you are running. Perhaps you are running in memory of someone that lost the battle with cancer, or maybe it’s for someone who is still fighting. Maybe you are celebrating the fact that you beat cancer. Whatever your WHY is, we want to use it to mo- tivate others during the race. We will be placing signs along the race route with your WHY to help encourage the runners and give everyone a reason to finish! After the race is over, we will be placing these signs along the walk- ing path leading to the Cattlemen’s Ball event site. Come run with us. Hear the gravel crunch beneath your feet and feel the wind in your face as you run for the joy of helping others in the fight against cancer. 38 39 40 43 H.C. Mercantile Creations By Crystal Makenzi’s Boutique Hayes Center, NE McCook, NE Ogallala, NE Wild Side Embroidery DoTerra Essential Oils Style Dots Jewelry Bartley, NE Curtis, NE Wauneta, Ne Bella Design & Decor Prairie Girl Candles Kerchal Leatherworks Juniata, NE Benkelman, NE Enders, NE 5 Star Metal Tumblin B 509 Broadway Enders, NE Meadow Grove, NE Imperial, NE Home Safety Systems Inc Mission Central Countree Cutie Boutique Kearney, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE The Tin Cactus Boutique Wild S & Co Thistle & Feather LLC Ogallala, NE Culbertson, NE Hershey, NE The Jewell Bow and Arrow Boutique Black Hide Beef Co. Stratton, NE Kearney, NE Brewster, KS Hayden Outdoors CattleVaxBox Hay Bale Banners Windsor, CO St. Francis, KS Enders, NE Ord FFA Livewire Fence Supply Ord, NE Culbertson, NE McGilvray Farms Ringside Boots Bird City, KS Imperial, NE

44 Craft Beer will be available both days of the Cattlemen’s Ball. 45 Britt Kuenning Art Dani Gilsdorf Fine Art Western Sculptures Britt Kuenning Dani Gilsdorf Linda Egle Paxton, NE Kearney, NE Thedford, NE The Bronze Horse Ashley Spitsnogle’s Art Jewelry By Sonell Dave Biehl Ashley Spitsnogle Sonja Trenary Elkhorn, NE Omaha, NE Arthur, NE Robert Borzekofski Davi Dorsey Western Art KB Custom Leather Robert Borzekofski David Dorsey Kody Bedore Beatrice, NE Valentine, NE Mccook, NE CaLinda’s Pot Shop & Art Gallery Marc Bauerle Art Goedeken Fine Art LInda Lacy Marcia Bauerle Loren Goedeken Ashby, NE Imperial, NE Hebron, NE C Arrow Ranch Western Art Arma Villareal Studios LLC The Heartland Bohemian Glenna Brissy Armando Villareal Sara Stratesky Ft. Collins, CO Imperial, NE Imperial, NE Lore Carr-Fine Art Penny Zadina Photography Aaron Paul Designs Lorelle Carr Penny Zadina Aaron Comino Omaha, NE Imperial, NE Lakewood, CO Pat Schoenfelder Photography B&PJ Silver Wacky Wavy Walnut Pat Schoenfelder Connie Bentjen Earl Spitsnogle Imperial, NE Albion, NE Odell, NE

Join us in the Art Tent to view incredible artwork by local and Midwestern photographers, painters, sculptors, jewelers and more! We are so proud to be able to showcase such amazing talent at the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska.

50 51 This year, the History Tent highlights the Western Cattle Trail of the late 1800s; Massacre Canyon Battle; Grand Duke Alexis Royal Buffalo Hunt; and Custer in southwest Nebraska/northwest Kansas. Displays will also showcase the local frontier history of Chase, Dundy, Hayes and Hitchcock counties.

presenters: GARY & MARGARET KRAISINGER Authors of “The Western Cattle Trail 1874-1897: It’s Rise, Collapse, and Revival” along with several other books and articles on cattle drives and cattle trails reaching from Texas to Nebraska and Kansas and points beyond. Gary and Margaret will share tales from the trail with a keen knowledge of the cattle drive trails that traversed this four-county region.

JEFF BARNES Historian, author and fifth-generation Nebraskan, Jeff Barnes is a board trustee of the Nebraska State Historical Society, past chairman of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission, and former marketing director for the Durham Museum. Jeff is the author of “The Great Plains Guide to Custer,” “Forts of the Northern Plains,” “The Great Plains Guide to Buffalo Bill,” and 150@150: Nebraska’s Landmark Buildings at the State’s Sesquicentennial.

DON KELLER Local historian and Hitchcock County resident, Don has worked tirelessly to keep the story of the Massacre Canyon Battle and the region’s Native American heritage alive. He operates the Massacre Canyon Visitor Center near the Massacre Canyon Monument east of Trenton. Don will tell the story of this last battle between Great Plains tribes in 1873 as well as giving insights into the Pawnee and Sioux cultures.

WAYNE MINTLING Southwest Nebraska native and resident, Wayne Mintling will re-create his colorful portrayal of Gen. Phil Sheridan who played host to the Grand Duke Alexis/Buffalo Bill buffalo hunt held in 1872 near present day Hayes Center.

KIRK SHAPLAND ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody will come to life when award-winning reenactor Kirk Shapland of Kansas takes to the stage. Based on Cody’s own 1879 autobiography, Kirk’s presentations are as close to Bill’s opinion of himself as we will ever get. With 12 years experience as a reenactor at the Fort Hays State Historic site and with 3 years experience at Fort Larned National Park Site, Kirk will be recognized by southwest Nebraskans as Buffalo Bill from the Grand Duke Alexis Rendezvous that has been held near Hayes Center.

52 THE WESTERN CATTLE TRAIL After the Civil War, as demand grew for beef in the northern states, herds of Texas cattle were driven north to marketing points in eastern Nebraska. Settlement by homesteaders, however, forced the trail further west each year. Beginning in 1875, the Union Pacific Railroad selected Ogallala as its main shipping point. During the following decade, thousands of longhorn cattle were trailed through southwest Nebraska to the shipping site in Ogallala and points beyond along a group of routes known as the Texas Cattle Trail.

Beginning in Texas the trail turned northward through the In- dian Territory into western Kansas. From Dodge City on the Ar- kansas River, the trail continued climbing a ladder of rivers to Buffalo Station, Kansas, entering Nebraska in Hitchcock County, angling northwest through Hayes, Chase and Perkins Counties. The hardest day’s drive for the trail-weary men and cattle along that route was the 30 miles from the head of Stinking Water Creek in southern Perkins County to Ogallala; it was the longest and driest drive of the trip.

In 1876 over 60,000 Texas cattle were driven over the trail, and between 1879 and 1884 over 100,000 cattle made the trip each year. Prior to 1880, the main Texas-Ogallala Trail entered Nebraska near present day Culbertson in Hitchcock County, but, with the influx of homesteaders, the trail was pushed ever further west, with herds later entering Nebraska in far western Dundy County. By 1881 a canyon near Haigler became known as Texas Trail Canyon and a checkpoint was established there in 1883-84, where the cattle were checked for brands and disease. It is said that 150,000 cattle were moved through western Dundy County in 1886, one of the last years of the trail drives.

In Nebraska, there were seven routes of the Texas Trail. Cattle drives could only advance about 20 miles per day before needing to stop for rest and water. Ranches near springs and rivers of- fered valuable refuge to drovers making the journey.

From Texas Trail Canyon cattle were trailed north on the Wal- lace Branch of the Texas Trail into Chase County passing near Champion and north of Imperial to the T.B. Webster 76 Ranch Spring and Corral. The location of the Thomas Webster ranch along Spring Creek 5 ½ miles north of Imperial, with its limestone corral, gave the drovers and their herds the last dependable opportunity to find water before their two-day, 40-mile trip to Ogallala on that route. Being an enterprising rancher, Webster traded healthy animals for sore-footed animals, which he then nursed back to health and traded to the next trail boss. The stone corral was part of the Webster enterprise and is one of the last of its kind in existence. Webster used it for dehorning and branding the new cattle with his “Quarter Circle W” brand, the oldest registered brand in Chase County.

53 54 Thank you to the following individuals, businesses and families for sponsoring these beautiful, limited edition, collector firearms. The rifles will be sold during the Live Auctions through the two-day ball event. Also, thank you to Historical Armory, Inc. and to Henry® for their assistance and support of the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska. Don’t miss your opportunity to own one of these limited edition, collector firearms! 55 2019 Promise Petal Sponors: The Cattlemen’s Ball dedicates itself to the promise of providing funds for the Kaylen Biltoft Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center to help eradicate cancer. Promise Petals Patty Gohl encourage us to remember those we have lost to this horrible disease, those Scott & Jackie Hampton who are currently fighting and those who have survived. For a donaton of $100, Ray Lindekugel contributors purchase a sponsor plant as a memorial or as a celebration of survival. The plants are professionally nurtured and cared for to their full size Rita Erickson and then placed in our Serenity Tent & Garden for everyone attending the Cattle- Joyce Deaver men’s Ball to enjoy. Neil Gustafson Rebecca Weborg Those who have sponsored a Promise Petals plant (with your pre-event dona- Rebecca a& Tyler Weborg tion of $100), you are free to take your plant home to enjoy after 4:00 PM on Amy Leibbrandt Saturday, June 8th. Derwyn Brown Kati Ladenburger Kathleen Bartels Judy Brandt Michelle Harchelroad Jayne Gustafson Larissa Heskett Susan Hanson Allison Sandman Jessica Roesch Sharon Rhoades Laurie Widdowson Lee Maiden Linda Clements Phylis Jones Gloria Garrison Lana May James Lynn Steve & Jane Niewohner Annette Long

57 The “Calf-For-A-Cure” program invites and encourages any and all Nebraskans, regardless of their involvement in the beef industry, to take part in fundraising efforts exclusively supporting cancer research.

A donation of $1,000 will buy a feeder calf, this will be combined with other donors to purchase a pen(s) of feeder cattle. A donation of $600 will pay to feed that feeder calf. (The “Calf-For-A Cure” program goal is to purchase 300 head.) The cattle will be placed on feed in a local Southwest Nebraska feedlot. This will allow for the full value of the finished animals by April 2019 to be contributed to the 2019 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska. Because the group values the investments being made in this program, the cattle will be price-protected and insured. All donors will be recognized in the official Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska program and will receive a special lanyard to wear during the 2019 Ball event.

Ninety percent of the funds raised are given to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, Ne- braska for cancer research, and the remaining 10% stays in our local communities health organizations.

58 Adkinson, Inc AgWest Commodities, LLC Al & JoAnn Svajgr Benkelman, NE Holdrege, NE Cozad, NE Animal Health International Aubrey Saltzman Cattle LLC Barry & Janet Deaver Greeley, CO Shickley, NE North Platte, NE Berwyn E & Betty Petersen Bill and Barb Rishel Burwell Feeders LLC Ruskins, NE Lincoln, NE Burwell, NE Chase County Tourism Chrisman Cattle Services Chundy Land & Cattle, GP Imperial, NE Travis & Kelli Chrisman Shawn, Julie, & Grant Jones Wauneta, NE Benkelman, NE Circle D Ranch, Tim & Jill Davis Clifford Ranch Colson Agency, INC Lincoln, NE Mark & Deb Clifford Family Imperial, NE Hayes Center, NE Connealy Angus Dan & Deb Lindstrom Daniel Poppe Whitman, NE Elkhorn, NE Chester, NE Darreld & Rhonda Saltzman David & Ann Bruntz Deaver Hay, Inc Shickley, NE Friend, NE Hayes Center, NE Dennis & Kimberly Lichti Dirk Gray Doris, Rick & Randy Vlasin Shickley, NE McCook, NE Hayes Center, NE Doug & Judy Gaswick Dust Cloud Construction, Inc Eisenmenger Farms, Inc. Imperial, NE Oberlin, KS (Jim, Joe & John) Humphrey, Ne G & A Farms - Gayle & Art Ruggles Gary & Rita Ham Golight Inc McCook, NE Benkelman, NE Culbertson, NE Gregg & Janice Wiedel Guy & Carla Ellsworth Harlan & Paulette Dillan Hebron, NE Pierce, NE Lamar, NE Hayden Outdoors - Terry Martin Haynes Cattle Company Heartland Veterinary Service of Oberlin PA, Holyoke, CO Holyoke, CO Dr. Travis & Abby Hissong Oberlin, KS Houlden Contracting, Inc. In honor of mother Linda Roesch, a cancer survivor - Tracy & Dwight Coleman, Mandy & Brad Leitner, Karen Bryant & Jim Janet Kugler Brad & Shirley Wright, Scott & Jessica Roesch Holdrege, NE Cambridge, NE Imperial, NE Jason & Whitney Burke Jay & Jackie Fanning Jerry & Virginia Brase Imperial, NE Benkelman, NE Davenport, NE Jim and Ivy Klug JL5 Enterprises, LLC. Jody Houck & Family Columbus, NE Joey & Myra Large Doug & Janelle Bruning Wauneta, NE Strang, NE John & Lynn Greer John and Cheri Burke John R & Jennifer Kugler Edgar, NE Imperial, NE McCook, NE John Roberts Johnston Real Estate Jon Holzfaster Omaha, NE Wauneta, NE Paxton, NE 59 Joseph Roberts Joshua & Amy Broz K T Kitt Family Lincoln, NE Hayes Center, NE Wauneta, NE Kae Pavlik Kelly & Marcia Raichart Kevin & Ann Fornoff Family Yutan, NE Benkelman, NE Diamond Quarter Circle Ranch Hayes Center, NE Krug Family L & L Machinery Lane Egle Benkelman, NE Oberlin, KS Culbertson, NE Larges Farms, Inc Larry & Anita Kitt Larry & Marilyn Kubik Wauneta, NE Parks, NE Cambridge, NE Lee Shavlik Lela Hamilton Lennie & Joyce Deaver Elgin, NE In Memory of Ray Hamilton Cambridge, NE Wauneta, NE Loran & Nancy Wach Family Lorris & Ruth Haarberg Lorris & Ruth Haarberg Wauneta, NE Arapahoe, Ne Arapahoe, NE Lynn & Teresa Haarberg M & W Hereford Ranch, Inc. Maddux Cattle Company In Memory of Darlene Holyoke, CO Wauneta, NE Wauneta, NE Mark, Suzanne, Jason & Katie Jagels Markee Ag Services McNair Agency Davenport, NE Imperial, NE Imperial, NE Mendenhall, Inc. & NAPA Mick & Marlene Cox & Family Miles Cattle Company Inc. Imperial, NE In Memory of Norma Karre McCool Junction, NE Hayes Center, NE Miles Cattle Company Inc. NA Timmerman, Inc. Neil Gustafson McCool Junction, NE McCook, NE Fremont, NE Nichols Cattle Co. Nick & Kati Ladenburger Nordhausen Ranch - Errol & Jay Wauneta, NE Stratton, NE Ogallala, NE Olson Farms, Inc Parker’s Inc Parker Farms Hershey, NE Benkelman, NE Benkelman, NE Patterson Nutrition CO Phillip & Marilyn Fornoff Pioneer Community FCU Sterling, CO Hayes Center, NE Palisade, NE R & W Farms, Inc. Randy & Evelyn Madison Richard & Karen Reeb Ben & Jane Widener Lebanon, OR Shickley, NE Wellfleet, NE Rick & Lana May & Family Rick and Kris Cook Riley P & Jana Mintling Hayes Center, NE Culbertson, NE Wauneta, NE Robert & Natalie Marsh & Family Robert Karre & Family Robert Rhoades Hebron, NE In Memory of Norma Karre Benkelman, NE Hayes Center, NE Robertson Farms, Inc. Roesch Ranch Roth Feedlots - Greta Roth In Memory of Lyle & Marita Robertson (Grandparents) and Mother Janet Robertson Olson by Tim, Karen, Chris, Colby`, KS Wisner, NE 60 Nick & Kallie Kayton - Albion, NE Rueter’s Ruggles Angus Sandman Grow Yard LLC Council Bluffs, IA McCook, NE Wauneta, NE Schurrtop Angus & Charolais Scott & Patty Laird Family Schroeder Cattle John, Kay, Marty & Ryan Schurr Hayes Center, NE Russ & Mike Schroeder Farnam, NE Davenport, NE Sinner’s Paint & Body Shop Stan & Phyllis Jones State Farm Insurance - Linda Maiden Wauneta, NE Benkelman, NE McCook, NE Stinson Land & Cattle Stockman’s Feed & Supply Stroup Feeders, Steven & Julie Stroup In Memory of Gina Stinson McCook & Benkelman Benkelman, NE Palisade, NE McCook, NE Stuart and Kathleen Bartels Terry & Vonda Morehead Thayer County Bank Wauneta, NE Wallace, NE Pat & Carlece Kenner Hebron, NE The Pinnacle Agency, LLC Thomas & Candy Henning Tim & Cindy McKillip Benkelman, NE Lincoln, NE Hayes Center, NE Todd Siverson - AgWest Land Brokers Tom & Lynn Luhrs Tri State Livestock Imperial, NE Imperial, NE McCook, NE Triple L Cattle, LLC. Twin Forks Clinic, Inc Veterinary Services Ryan, Andrea, Stacy Benkelman, NE Imperial, NE Wauneta, NE Western Plains Veterninary Services, PC Yost Farm Supply Hayes Center, NE Imperial, NE Thank you to all of our Calf-for-a-Cure donors!

61 DIAMOND LEVEL donors $50,000 - $99,999 Herbster Angus Farms MNB & Affiliates - Graff Family Inc. MNB & Affiliates - MNB Bank MNB & Affiliates - MNB Financial Group, Inc. MNB & Affiliates - The Graff Charitable Foundation MNB & Affiliates - MNB Insurance PLATINUM LEVEL donors $25,000 - $49,999 Valmont Industries, Inc. The Home Agency Farm Bureau Financial Services - Dustin Weiss Medica Chase County Farm Bureau Medica Foundation Nebraska Farm Bureau Services Inc GOLD LEVEL donors $10,000 - $24,999 Nutrien Ag Solutions Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc Southwest Feeders Inc HomeTown Agency LLC Farm Credit Services of America Dundy County Hospital Pinnacle Bank & Trust Chase County Community Hospital 21st Century Equipment Community Hospital Sargent Irrigation Great Plains Health The Kimmel Foundation Imperial Beef Bayer U. S. Crop Science Brad & Linsey Foote First National Bank of Omaha Cornerstone Bank silver LEVEL donors $5,000 - $9,999 BWTelcom Wilson Trailer Sales Ruggles Angus Bills Volume Sales, Inc. Scoular Stockman Feed & Supply, Inc. Stromberger Farms Sandhills State Bank Tri-State Livestock Imperial Community Foundation Neogen Adams Drug Corteva Agriscience Gail & Janet Rippe Willy & Allison O’Neil Cappel Sales, Inc Cuming County Feeders Ass’n, Inc. Wauneta Community Foundation Merk Animal Health

62 bronze LEVEL donors $2,500 - $4,999 SureFire Ag Systems, Inc. Diamond Six Feeders Waypoint Bank Norder Supply Company Allo Ag Direct Adams Bank & Trust Veterinary Services, LLC Black Hills Energy Southwestern Veterinary Services Great Western Bank Gary & Rita Ham Gifford & Cox, LLC CC Angus Ranch Ogallala Livestock Auction Markert, Inc AL Ranch Wells Fargo Hall & Sons Cattle Co. Gallagher State Farm Companies Foundation & Agents Zoetis

63 Platinum Donors $25,000+ Sandhills Publishing NMC Rental Services Tyson Foods Allison Fees Varah Brophy Electric gold Donors $15,000 - $24,999 21st Century Equipment, LLC. Plains Equipment - McCook Vap Construction, Inc. Viaero Timpte silver Donors $10,000 - $14,999 Farm Credit Services of America Titan Machinery SAPP Brothers Harchelroad Motors Lewis Motor Sports Wilson Trailer Sales Hot Tub Brokers UNL Chancellor Silverhawk Aviation KC|Designs - Kelsey Steinkraus Lindsay Corporation Bronze Donors $5,000 - $9,999 Great Plains Communications Trenton Agri Products Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment Miller & Associates

thank you for your in-kind donations!