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

November 15, 2011 at 12:22 p.m. | Updated November 15, 2011 at 12:22 p.m.

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.
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.

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.

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"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.

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Photo by Benjamin Krain

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For more of this story check out the Nov. 16 issue of the California Democrat.