Cattleman's Association annual dinner and auction held Nov. 8

From left, Moniteau County Cattleman's Association President Blue Geier presents a plaque to Don Osborn, California, who was honored as Cattleman of the Year at the Cattleman's Association annual dinner and auction Nov. 8 at Centennial Hall. Photo by April Arnett.

By April Arnett

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The annual Moniteau County Cattleman's Association steak dinner and live auction were held Nov. 8 at Centennial Hall, California, where, according to the association's outgoing president, Blue Geier, attendance was at it's highest.

Photo by April Arnett

Working at the live auction at the annual Moniteau County Cattleman's Association dinner Nov. 8, from left, are auctioneer Grant Petree, Tipton, who was assisted by Payten Hampton, California; Meghan Halsey, California; Chad Cook, Jamestown; and William Inglish, California.

"This is one of the biggest turnouts we've had," Geier, California, said. "We fed over 180 and raised in excess of $9000 for scholarships for the spring of 2012."

Following the steak dinner, Don Osborn, California, was honored as the Moniteau County Cattleman's Association Cattleman of the Year and was presented a plaque by Geier.

Photo by April Arnett

Grilling steaks for the Moniteau County Cattleman's Association Annual Dinner and Auction Nov. 8, from left, are Larry Peck, Kent Mannering and Larry Hughes.

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