Brett Spader, center, with the American International Charolais Association, gives Buddy Westphal, left, an award commemorating 55 years in the Charolais cattle business prior to the 50th annual Bull Sale at Valley View Charolais Ranch in Polson on Saturday, March 24. At right is auctioneer Rick Machado. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
April 8, 2018
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April 8, 2018 4 a.m.
Polson ranch celebrates 50th bull sale
Ranchers from across the West converged on the Valley View Ranch near Polson on Saturday, March 24. Inside its long, dirt-floored central building, ranch owner Buddy Westphal treated his guests to a free barbecue lunch, music from Missoula-based singer Shane Clouse and champagne.