Obituaries
Michael Pettit; 1962-2026
March 7, 1962 — June 21, 2026
Michael (Mike) Parker Pettit was born on March 7, 1962, in Bakersfield, CA, to Arnold and Linda Pettit. He was raised in the country and in the mountains alongside his…
Randal Ervin Kessler; 1952-2026
October 13, 1952 — June 18, 2026
Randal (Randy) Ervin Kessler, 74, Umapine, OR, passed away in his sleep on June 18. He was born Friday, Oct. 13, 1952 (and never understood why anyone would think Friday…
David Arnold Tindall; 1951-2026
November 10, 1951 — May 6, 2026
For his final act, Dave Tindall passed from this world in hope of surprising his beloved Celia on her heavenly birthday, May 6. David Arnold Tindall was born on Nov….
Youth Opportunities
California Cattlemen’s Association Scholarships
Oct. 1 – The 2026 California Cattlemen’s Association Scholarships applications are now open. For more information about and to access the scholarship application, visit calcattlemen.org/scholarship.
Montana Stockgrowers Association Annual Convention and Trade Show internship program
Sept. 15 – The Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) is encouraging students to apply for its 2026 Annual Convention and Trade Show internship program. The internship will take place Dec. 2-6…