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October 14, 2023
“All dairy, all the time”™
Volume 25, No. 16
Spotlighted World Dairy Expo dreams Jauquet exhibits two junior-show breed champions By Danielle Nauman danielle.n@dairystar.com
MADISON, Wis. — When Evan Jauquet and his family packed up to head to World Dairy Expo late last month, they never dreamed their return trip would be laden with trophies and banners galore. Jauquet, the 20-year-old son of Jay and Heather Jauquet of Pulaski, lived a reality at Expo that most junioraged exhibitors could only dream of. Not one, but two of Jauquet’s cows claimed the grand champion banner in their respective breed junior shows. Rolling Spring Premier Lucille hit the colored shavings during the International Jersey Show Oct. 3, com-
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The Jauquet family — Mason Jauquet (from leŌ), Evan Jauquet holding Rolling Spring Premier Lucille, Carmen Haack holding Synergy Spikes Sequel-Red, Heather Jauquet and Jay Jauquet — celebrate aŌer the World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion Ceremony Oct. 7 in Madison, Wisconsin. Lucille was named reserve supreme champion of the junior show. peting in the lifetime cheese while earning a third-place champion of the junior show. production class. Lucille was medal, on her way to being When the International the top-placing junior entry, named the senior and grand Red & White Show began
Oct. 5, Lucille’s herd mate, Synergy Spikes Sequel-Red, continued the young showman’s string of wins. Sequel was the rst-placed junior entry, while placing fth overall in the 4-year-old cow class. Sequel, too, went on to be selected as the senior and grand champion of the junior show. “I was shocked and thrilled when Lucille won on Tuesday,” Jauquet said. “Then when Sequel won as well on Thursday, it left me speechless. I am still having a hard time comprehending it.” When the afternoon of Oct. 6 rolled around, Jauquet donned a black shirt with a red bowtie and suspenders and headed to the show ring with his two cows. He handed Lucille off to his good friend, Jacob Harbaugh, who used to own Lucille, and he took Sequel in under the spotlight. Turn to JAUQUET | Page 8
Bicycling across Wisconsin After more than 850 miles, WDE is the nal destination for Joneses By Stacey Smart
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RICHFIELD, Wis. — When Charlie and Kristin Jones have an afternoon off from the farm, on the seat of a bicycle is where they can be found. These two-wheeler fanatics love going for bike rides and consider it their favorite mode of transportation for exploring Wisconsin. The couple sees many sites along the way, and observing the state’s varying topography is one of the things Charlie enjoys most. “I love seeing all the different landscapes, geologies and communities,” Charlie said. “It’s a cool little snapshot
of Wisconsin.” The Joneses milk 150 cows and farm 275 acres near Richeld. Charlie and Kristin go for a ride every other week or whenever they have help to cover chores. Bicycling ensures some time away from the farm, Charlie said. “I found that if I stay on the farm with a night off, I end up not having the night off,” he said. “I have to go somewhere. Kristin and I don’t have a lot of common interests, but biking is one of the things we mutually enjoy. It’s also a way to exercise and get healthier.” Charlie and Kristin have ridden 857 miles this year over the course of more than 15 trips, including rides in Ohio, Georgia and Alabama.
“Most trails are pretty rural, and I like riding in agricultural areas,” Charlie said. “We like going to different places and looking at crops and seeing what the farmers are up to. Trails go through back areas and marshes, and it’s kind of neat to see places you wouldn’t see with a car.” Kristin agreed. “It’s really awesome seeing the scenery and nature,” she said. “It’s also neat to get exercise in and see people we don’t see a lot. I enjoy the social aspect.” Their last big ride of the year took them to World Dairy Expo. Charlie and Kristin rolled into Expo at 9:30 on the warm, sunny morning of Oct. 3. Like nearly all their cycling trips, Charlie kept the destination a secret from KrisTurn to JONESES | Page 6
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KrisƟn and Charlie Jones take a break Oct. 3 aŌer riding their bicycles to World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The Joneses milk 150 cows near Richeld, Wisconsin.