Illinois Holstein Herald - Fall 2019

Illinois

Holstein Herald

Fall 2019

Illinois Holstein Herald

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Another Irwindale Gem

Irwindale Redburst Topaz -Red EX-92 EEEEE

4-04 305D 27,670M 4.7 1289F  Due on March 3rd to Warrior with her 5th calf on five total breedings  She and her daughter, Irwindale Malone Taffy-Red (VG-87-2Y), teamed up to place 1st in the Dam & Daughter class at both the Illinois State Fair and Illinois State Show this summer  She also has a Red daughter and grand-daughter sired by Ammo P

Topaz and her herdmates helped us achieve our highest BAA to date of 111.1%!

Irwindale Holsteins

2274 1800th St.  Beason, IL 62512  John 217.871.7737  Steve 217.871.7738 RHA 27,402M 1089F BAA: 111.1% 14 Year PBR Herd

Irwindale Leduc Macy EX-95-4E

Summer Show Results...

Congratulations to Kelly on being named Little Miss Holstein!

Illinois Championship Show

Bluff-Ridge Doorman Divine - 1st Summer Yearling Bluff-Ridge Sid Jasmine - 3rd Summer Jr. 2-Year-Old Bluff-Ridge Atwood January - 1st 5-Year-Old Futurity

Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Illinois State Fair

Illinois State Fair Junior Show

Bluff-Ridge D Dreamsickle - 1st Winter Calf and Junior Champion Bluff-Ridge Atwood Dancer - 2nd 4-Year-Old & over and HM Grand Champion

Illinois State Fair Open Show

Bluff-Ridge Solo Bodacious - 2nd Fall Calf Bluff-Ridge Sid Jasmine - 3rd Jr. 2-Year-Old Bluff-Ridge BW Bunny - 2nd Jr. 3-Year-Old Bluff-Ridge Atwood Dancer - 3rd 4-Year-Old Bluff-Ridge Destry Bernice - 1st Aged Cow, Res. Senior Champion and HM Grand Bluff-Ridge Bones Dolce - 2nd Production Cow State Fair Photos © Cowsmopolitan

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The Butler Family 35821 E 900 N Rd. Arrowsmith, IL David: 309-824-2131 Christie: 815-530-0331 Sarah: 309-824-8621

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STATE HOLSTEIN PICNIC AT LENKAITIS HOLSTEINS The 2019 State Holstein Picnic was hosted by Lenkaitis Holsteins is located in St. Charles, Illinois – a suburb just 40 miles west of Chicago on Sunday, September 15. The family dairy farm was started by Albert Sr. and Mary Etta in 1983 with just five animals. Today, the farm consists of 160 Registered Holsteins and is enjoyed by three generations of the Lenkaitis family. The hallmark of the herd has been developing Red & White genetics with balanced type and production.

Albert and Mary Etta’s youngest son Andy, along with his wife, Sarah, live on the property just north of the farm. Starting in November 2014, both began working closely with Albert Sr. and Mary Etta to manage Lenkaitis Holsteins. In addition to working on the farm, Andy works for GEA and Sarah is a freelance writer and secretary for the Illinois Holstein Association. Andy and Sarah own several cows together as Andara Holsteins.

Last year the farm underwent a renovation, moving the herd from the 37 cow tie-stall barn to a new 110 cow freestall barn. The new barn has been outfitted with latest technology from GEA including an automatic manure scraper, manure solids separator, cow brushes and two GEA Monoboxes for automated milking.

Thank you to the Lenkaitis family for hosting and sharing your new facility with us!

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ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Officers

Directors - Term Expires 2020

President....................................................................................................................... Ed Smith 43386 N. Scott St., Antioch, IL 60002; 847/372-0602; ed.pat@att.net Vice-President....................................................................................................... Steve Irwin 9400 Meridian Rd., Beason, IL 62512; 217/871-7738; samirwin@itsintheair.net Treasurer................................................................................................................. Carol Jones 116 W 10th St., Gridley, IL 61744; 815/848-1500; skipcarolj@gmail.com Secretary..........................................................................................................Sarah Lenkaitis 6N707 Corron Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175; 920/517-1942; ilholsteinsecretary@gmail.com

Effingham ................................................................ Howard Dust, Shumway 217/663-2395 Heart of Illinois .............................................................. Carol Jones, Gridley 815/848-1500 Tri-County ..................................................................Richard Meier, Beecher 708/946-6417

Executive Members John Erbsen ............................................................................................................. Northwest 10974 Benson Rd., Lanark, IL 61046; 815/275-4990; johnerbsen@aeroinc.net Herb Schmiedeskamp..............................................................................Mississippi-Valley 2328 N. 1700th St., Camp Point, IL 62320; 217/242-3920; sunhi7777@yahoo.com Jerry Smith ................................................................................................................ Northwest 9808 Farm School Rd., Davis, IL 61019; 815/865-5683; clearfield53@hotmail.com Kevin Wendling.........................................................................................................Effingham 13500 N. 400th St., Altamont, IL 62411; 217/240-6196; kjholsteins@altamont.net Past President - Jason Oertel.................................................................................Gateway 32633 Delhi Rd., Brighton, IL 62012; 618/779-9060; jtoertel@sbcglobal.net

Public Relations Coordinator Stephanie Hammerly

Directors - Term Expires 2021 Clinton .................................................................. Aaron Heinzmann, Carlyle Clinton .............................................................................Dylan Reed, Vandalia Effingham ............................................................ Kevin Wendling, Altamont Heart of Illinois .....................................................Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith McHenry-Lake ........................................... Ethan Heinzmann, Wauconda McHenry-Lake ............................................. David Shanks, Garden Prairie Mississippi Valley ....................................................... Jim Schluter, Red Bud Southern ...................................................... Norbert Hasheider, Okawville

Directors - Term Expires 2022 Boone-Winnebago ........................................... Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago Gateway .....................................................Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove Gateway ................................................................... Leon Dorsey, Greenville Mississippi Valley .............................Herb Schmiedeskamp, Camp Point Northwest ....................................................................... John Erbsen, Lanark Northwest ............................................................................Jerry Smith, Davis Tri-County .............................................................................. Ray Hess, Genoa

PO Box 813, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · 608/732-2757 · briardesigns@gmail.com

Holstein Association USA Director Dale Drendel 15N057 Walker Road, Hampshire, IL 60140 · 815/766-0326 · ddrendel@fvi.net

618/781-7994 217/254-5397 217/240-6196 309/824-8621 847/224-7861 815/790-8406 217/898-5707 618/243-6312

815/585-2785 618/322-3523 618/292-9105 217/242-3920 815/275-4990 815/865-5683 815/751-3301

Junior Officers Northwest .................................................................. Payton Erbsen, Lanark 815/493-2331 Heart of Illinois .........................................................Addison Raber, Gridley 815/867-0694

Holstein Association USA Field Representative Tim Ewing 417/818-6455 (MILK) · tewing@holstein.com

ADVERTISERS B&B Bagging B-J-Grove BLM Fall Dairy Bluff-Ridge Bri-Mel Acres Carter’s Corner Char-La-Don Clearfield Farm Cross-Wake Dairy Dair-E-Land Holsteins DoDel Holsteins Edler Farm Flat-Net Dairy Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Golden Oaks Farm

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Heinz-Hope Farm Holbric Holsteins Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Irwindale Holsteins J-Maker Dairy Farm K-J Holsteins Kaco-Vu Kochnook Farm Koester Dairy Laeschway Dairy Lenkaitis Holsteins Luck-E Holsteins Lucky-King Holsteins Lyonden Farm Mackinson Dairy Farm

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FEATURES Awards & Recognitions.......................................................................................... 14 Board Meeting & Board Attendance................................................................. 14 Calendar..........................................................................................................................5 District Show Reports................................................................................................9 Dutchess Domain........................................................................................................5 From the President.....................................................................................................5 Illinois Championship Show...........................................................................10-12 Illinois State Holstein Picnic.....................................................................................3 Junior Awards & Recognitions............................................................................. 13 Junior Journeys......................................................................................................... 13 Junior Reporter’s Message.................................................................................... 13 Letter to the Editor......................................................................................................5 National Board Update..............................................................................................9 Obituaries.......................................................................................................................8 Page 4

Macomber Farm Meier Meadows Mil-R-Mor Mitchell’s Holsteins O-Bee Holsteins Oertel Farms, Inc. Pleasantland Farm Probstland Dairy R-Homestead Farm R-Vision Holsteins Ravendale Farm Red Carpet Holsteins Rolling Lawns Farms Schaufine Farms Select Sires

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Shannondoah Holsteins Smith, Ed Sunshine Genetics Thorman Dairy Farm Von-View Dairy Farm Will-Can-Do Holsteins Winter Dairy Farm Zehrview Holsteins

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ON THE COVER Featured on the cover of this issue are Brock Irwin (top), 2019 Illinois Holstein Championship Junior Show Master Showman with Addison Raber, 2019 Illinois Holstein Dutchess and Kelly O’Connor, 2019 Little Miss Holstein, Bluff-Ridge grand kids in Pee-Wee Showmanship (middle), and 2019 Illinois Holstein Championship Junior Showmanship Winners (bottom). Thank you to Wahl for donating clippers for each of the showmanship winners!

Volume 81, Number 3

Fall 2019

Illinois Holstein Herald is published four times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter) by the Illinois Holstein Association. Subscriptions for members are included as part of the annual membership dues; $20 per year for non-members. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Illinois Holstein Herald, Stephanie Hammerly, PO Box 813, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.

This issue of the Illinois Holstein Herald was sent to the printer September 30, 2019

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FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings to Illinois Holstein members and guests, This is coming from Greencastle, Pennsylvania, where it is absolutely beautiful. Sunshine, with a high today of 79 degrees, on September 18th. Corn silage is done. Beans are being combined.

High moisture corn is being put in the Harvestores--life is good. I really believe the best crops in the country, this year, are in Pennsylvania.

This past Sunday, we were in St. Charles for the Illinois State Holstein Picnic. WOW!!

The Lenkaitis family went “all out” to host all of us. Thank you very much for all that was done for us. Your cattle are very impressive. The most modern and latest technology and automation was on display that day. They have an excellent meeting room also. Last, but not least, the food was very good--potlucks from farm wives are always great.

The next big event on the calendar will take place, just a few miles north of the Illinois state line, in Madison, Wisconsin--World Dairy Expo. That says it all--WDE needs no explanation. I wish all you Illinois exhibitors the very best at WDE. I hope everyone of you have a safe harvest. I can’t stress enough, the need to be cautious. Fingers, arms, and legs, will not grow back.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the Committee Meetings in January and the Illinois State Holstein Convention in February. Hope to see many of you at the upcoming events.

Until next time,

Ed Smith

DUTCHESS DOMAIN Hello everyone!

It is an honor to be serving as your 2019-2020 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. I am the daughter of Amy & Doug Raber of Gridley, Illinois. Being able to represent the Holstein breed at various statewide events will be exciting and rewarding.

As this year’s Dutchess, my first official duties were to present ribbons and awards at the Illinois Championship Holstein Junior and Open Shows. It was fun to share this experience with Kelly O’Connor, this year’s Little Miss Holstein.

During the Illinois State Fair in August, I volunteered in the Dairy Building for a few days to help support our great industry and interact with the public. In addition, Kelly and I were able to once again present ribbons together to all of great Holstein breeders.

Early September provided the opportunity to interact with visitors at the Gunderson Family Farm Open House in unveiling their brand new milking robots! It will be fun to see and visit with all who are attending the State Picnic hosted by the Lenkaitis family. Until then, I am working with my animals to prepare them for World Dairy Expo. I am very excited to represent all of the hard working Holstein breeders and farmers this year. Promoting and educating others about agriculture, the dairy industry and the Holstein breed is very important for me.

I wish you all have a safe harvest, no matter when it might be this year!

Addison Raber

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Illinois Holstein Association, When I opened the show booklet for the Illinois Holstein Championship Show in July, I couldn’t have been more surprised than to see that the show had been dedicated to me. A very humbling and heartfelt thank you for this honor.

Since coming to Illinois thirty years ago to work with Golden Oaks Farm, my family and I have met many great people in the Holstein Association and dairy industry.

We are glad to call you friends. We have really enjoyed being a part of the Illinois Holstein Association and participating in many activities.

You have certainly touched our lives.

Again, I would like to thank the Illinois Holstein Association for this great honor. I would also like to thank Golden Oaks for bringing our family to Illinois and this great group of people.

Sincerely, Gary Janssen

Ed Smith

Animal Analysis Associate 43386 N Scott Street, Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: 847-395-5976 Cell: 847-372-0602 Email: ed.pat@att.net www.aAaWeeks.com Illinois Holstein Herald

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OBITUARIES Donald L. Zehr Donald L. Zehr, 90, of Pontiac, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11:03 p.m. at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac.

Don was born August 15, 1928 in Flanagan, IL to Lester S. and Mae C. (Frobish) Zehr. He married Shirley Gregory on October 1, 1950. She survives in Pontiac.

Also surviving are his children, Carol (Skip) Jones of Gridley, IL Lynn (Mona) Zehr of Graymont, IL, Gary (Tricia) Zehr of Pontiac, IL, Lori (Jeff ) Bohm of Graymont, IL, and Jan (Jim) Girard of Pontiac, IL; brother, Merle R. Zehr of Pontiac, IL; grandchildren, Heather (Bryan Long) Jones, Brandon (Cathy) Jones, Katie (John) Goulden, Brandey (Mikey) Morse, Amanda (Kim Verdun) Bohm, Russell Zehr, Danny (Courtney) Zehr, Addie (Lucas) Folkerts, Adam (Amanda Schumm) Girard, Rosalee Zehr, and Wyatt Zehr; and great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Charlee, Chandler, Ian, Alexa, Aria, Jasmin, Ethan, Brianna, and Jayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, June Follmer; brother-in-law, Charles Follmer; and sister-in-law, Mary Zehr.

Don was a graduate of Flanagan High School, Class of 1947.

Don was a life-long dairy farmer and inducted into the Land of Lincoln Dairy Hall of Fame in 2016. He was a member of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, where he served as President on the local board and was a board member on the state board. He joined the Illinois Holstein Association in 1953. Over the years, he served on their board as well as the executive board. In 1979, the Illinois State Show was dedicated to him. Don received several awards from the Illinois Holstein Association over the years, including in 1983 with the Senior Breeder award and in 1997 with an award for his service. He was the Graymont Hustlers 4-H Leader for 15 years and would pack the car full of the neighborhood kids that he would pick up along the way to the meetings, long before seatbelts. Don also sold Pioneer Seed corn for 32 years.

Don grew up a New York Yankees fan; however, he was converted to a Chicago Cubs fan by his two uncles, Tom and Roy Frobish. Bowling was one of Don’s greatest hobbies. He started bowling in 1950 and bowled until Lynn started playing basketball in 7th grade. He bowled on and off for many years after that. He also bowled on a mixed league with his wife, Shirley. He remembers winning the All Events Trophy at the Streator Bowling Tournament, with the high score in the double and single events. He also won the Senior Citizen’s Bowling Award. He was active in the Graymont Men’s Club for many years and belonged to the Pinochle Club, where he enjoyed playing every month for over 60 years. He greatly enjoyed attending his grandkid’s sporting events and activities. In the 1960s, he served for two years on the Livingston County School Advisory Board.

Don was a member of the Prairieview Mennonite Church in Gridley. He attended the First Baptist Church of Graymont with his wife and family.

Memorials may be made to the Evenglow Lodge Employee Christmas Fund, Prairieview Mennonite Church in Gridley, and First Baptist Church in Graymont.

Oleta L. Schaufelberger Oleta (Ennen) Schaufelberger, age 96 of Greenville, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to the church or Bond County Home Extension Association.

Oleta Lavon, the daughter of Henry Louis and Amy Lavon (Dickson) Ennen, was born October 11, 1922 in Tamalco, Illinois. Oleta grew up on the family farm helping with chores and attended the Hookdale Schools. She was confirmed into St Peter Evangelical Church there. On October 15, 1944 Oleta and M. Dale Schaufelberger were united in marriage at the Ennen Home. They enjoyed almost 69 years together. Dale passed away October 14, 2013.

Oleta and Dale farmed north of Greenville where she was a vital part of the family farm for 36 years. Together they achieved excellence in dairy farming, crop production and conservation practices. Oleta also was active in Bond County Home Extension, LaGrange Community Club and her church, teaching Sunday School for over 40 years. She was an avid supporter of the Comet sports and music programs, local 4-H Clubs and the Greenville FFA Chapter.

Dale and Oleta moved to Willard, Missouri for 10 years (1980-1990) where Dale was employed with Mid American Dairymen. Oleta transitioned from farm life, enjoying golf, card club and was very involved volunteering in church and community activities. When returning to Greenville in 1990 Dale and Oleta purchased a home east of Greenville and enjoyed spending time with family and living back in Bond County. Oleta was an active member of the Greenville First Christian Church, Homemaker’s Extension and the Pierian Club.

Surviving are their children: Ronald D. Schaufelberger and wife Karen of Greenville, Judith McMillan and husband Ed of Greenville and Boyd E. Schaufelberger and wife Sandra of Greenville. Loving grandmother to; Ronda (Chris) Szymanski of Greensboro, NC, Emily (Steve) Laesch and David (Melissa) Schaufelberger of Greenville IL, Kyle (Jodi) McMillan of Tiskilwa, IL, Kelly McMillan of New London, MN, Erin (Kris) Davis of Elkhart, IL, and Amy (Brad) Hoover Lebanon, PA. She was a great-grandmother to; Samuel Burgmann, Joshua & Rebecca Laesch, Aaron Schaufelberger, Kylieen Klump & Austin Hughes (step great-grandchildren), Lauren McMillan, Claire & Kendall McComb, Lydia, Daniel, Sarah and Isaiah Davis. Oleta had been anticipating the arrival of an additional great-grandchild in November. She is also survived by her brother: Wayne H. (Joyce) Ennen and sisterin-law, Genny Ennen, all of Greenville.

Oleta was preceded in death by a son after birth Gary Edward Schaufelberger, her parents, husband Dale, sister Lucille Grace Ennen in infancy, brothers Eldon H. Ennen and Edward L. Ennen.

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NATIONAL BOARD

DISTRICT SHOW REPORTS Effingham

What a year for agriculture. If you like extremes this is it. We experienced extreme wet, cold, hot, dry, and for the dairymen, extreme low income, but we are eternal optimists and plan on better days. Your National Holstein Association has many parallels to the dairy industry.

The Holstein USA annual meeting always helps lift spirits.

Held in Appleton, Wisconsin, it was a fun and educational event. Congratulations to all the individuals, herds, and especially our juniors who bring the enthusiasm that we sometimes need.

Many thanks again to retiring President Boyd Schaufelberger and Director Mark Kerndt for their contributions to the Association. Our newly elected board members are as follows, President Corey Geiger, Vice President Jonathan Lamb, and new director from Minnesota Director Spencer Hackett. Re-elected to board was Peter Dueppengiesser, Steve Keene, and Benjamin Newberry.

A genetic conference was a huge success. Numerous speakers, some from genetic companies, academia, and private business helped in understand the role of genomics in our industry. It was an opportunity to hear how other industries have addressed some of our same concerns. Our staff has been busy attending meetings regarding the Dairy Price Stabilization (DPSP). Had that program been used we would have a much better price outlook. We are working with Congressional Staff in Washington D.C. on the milk labeling law and hope to see it resolved soon. The dairy products export issues are ongoing and are quite detailed.

Getting a common marketing plan for the entire USA is about as likely as peace in the Mideast!

You need to check out the Holstein website. Links to new and updated programs such as Red Book Plus mating guide are awaiting you. Holstein Marketplace Sires is a link that is sure to interest the most discriminating breeder. A new venture that we are undertaking is HOLSim Beef. A list of sires that combine Holstein and Simmental genetics to be used on lower genetic valued females are used to satisfy the growing bull calf market. There have been updates to the Red Book online software. Staff deserves a big thank you for their efforts. If interested in these programs contact your field representative or fill out the form on the web site.

From a business standpoint the association has stalled a little in growth in some areas. Our partnership with Zoetis has been a great marriage. The milk processing lab in California (ATA) has seen an increase in cow numbers from fewer herds. Do you see the parallel to the entire dairy industry?

As we roll into fall, a nice bump up in the milk price has finally happened! Let’s hope and pray it’s here for awhile.

With the fall harvest underway, let’s be grateful for the abundance we have and safety of our fellow dairymen.

Your National Directors,

Corey Geiger, President

Jonathan Lamb, Vice President Dale Drendel Spencer Hackett Robert Webb Illinois Holstein Herald

June 29, 2019 • Newton, IL • Judge: Dylan Reed, Vandalia, IL • 51 Shown Grand Champion: Fuhrman-Vu Atwood Ginger, Robby Koebele, Teutopolis Reserve Grand Champion: Koebele Avalanche Mya, Robby Koebele, Teutopolis Junior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Slmn Davina-TW, Gage Wendling, Altamont Reserve Junior Champion: Koebele Hypnotic Mulan, Robby Koebele, Teutopolis Grand Champion-Junior: Wendy-Oaks Chelios Moola, Gage Wendling, Altamont Reserve Grand Champion-Junior: Wendy-Oaks Meridian Daytona, Gage Wendling Reserve Junior Champion-Junior: Wendy-Oaks Abslt Adela-ET, Gage Wendling

Gateway June 22, 2019 • Greenville, IL • Judge: Jason Brammeier, Ferrin, IL • 47 Shown Grand Champion: K-Lane CEO Flicka, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Reserve Grand Champion: ZMP Airlift Blair, Zachary Paul, Worden Junior Champion: Carters-Corner TT Perry, Tyler Carter, Greenville Reserve Junior Champion & Junior Champion Junior Show: B-J-Grove Doorman Bugsy, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Reserve Junior Champion Junior Show: R-Homestead Solomon Dakota, Landon Hilgendorf, Nokomis Senior Showmanship: Zachary Paul, Worden Intermediate Showmanship: Bryce Siebert, Pocahontas Junior Showmanship: Noelle Clementz, Nokomis

Mississippi Valley July 25, 2019 • Mendon, IL • Judge: Dylan Reed, Vandalia, IL • 53 Shown Grand Champion: Schluter Sissy Lee-Red, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud Reserve Grand Champion: Schaufine Chelios Dorito, Marissa Newman, Carthage Junior Champion: OCD AV Lionesse-Red, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud Reserve Junior Champion: Schluter Unstop Aspen-Red, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud Premier Breeder: Schluter Holsteins, Red Bud Premier Exhibitor: Udder Hill Dairy, Carthage Senior Showmanship: Jordan Thorman, Macomb & Hannah Weiman, Quincy Junior Showmanship: Nick Huls, Carthage & Olivia Schluter, Red Bud

Northeast June 22, 2019 • Belvidere, IL • Judge: Brett Zimmerman, Winnebago, IL • 39 Shown Grand Champion: Luck-E Altitude Kumiko, Keith & Joe Engel, Hampshire Reserve Grand Champion-Open & Grand Champion-Junior: Ms Absolute Amethyst, Sarah Fitzgerald, Belvidere Junior Champion: MilkSource Tinder-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Reserve Junior Champion: Golden-Oaks Take Lessons, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Reserve Grand Champion-Junior: Fevers Diamond Frenzy-Red, JT Dorn, St. Charles Junior Champion-Junior: Clear-I Jacot Maple-Red, Ashtyn Martin, Union Reserve Junior Champion-Junior: Clear-I Ammo Ethel-Red-ET, Ashtyn Martin, Union Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire Senior Showmanship: Brock Irwin, Belvidere Intermediate Showmanship: Justin Irwin, Belvidere Junior Showmanship: JT Dorn, St. Charles

Northwest July 18, 2019 • Freeport, IL • Judge: Dan Koester, Dakota, IL • 68 Shown Grand Champion: Erbacres Atwood Divinity, Connor & Nathan Erbsen, Lanark Reserve Grand Champion: Oakfield Lotus Lindsay, Meier Meadows, Ridott Junior Champion: Erbacres Sid Carly, Payton Erbsen, Lanark Reserve Junior Champion: Erbacres Avlnch Dresdan, Connor Erbsen, Lanark Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Erbacres Holsteins Senior Showmanship: Payton Erbsen, Lanark & Lila Sloan, Davis Intermediate Showmanship: Nevin Erbsen, Lanark & Rachel Busker, Ridott Junior Showmanship: Colton Meier, Ridott & Rachel Meier, Ridott Pee-Wee Showmanship: Ethan Gunderson, Shannon & Abigail Busker, Ridott

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ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN SHOW JULY 12, 2019 JUDGE: CHIP SAVAGE, MD Intermediate & Grand Champion: Uber-Haven Dfint Chrome-Red, Tyler Carter & Brett Richter, Greenville Senior Champion & Reserve Grand Champion: Pamprd-Acres AB Ivy-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Reserve Senior Champion & Champion Bred & Owned: Erbacres Atwood Divinity-ET, Connor & Nathan Erbsen, Lanark Reserve Intermediate Champion: Apple-Pts Amita-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Junior Champion: MilkSource Tinder-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Reserve Junior Champion: OCD AV Lionesse-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud Junior Champion Bred & Owned: Schluter Unstp Aspen-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud Reserve Junior Champion Bred & Owned: Carters-Corner TT Perry-ET, Tyler Carter, Greenville Premier Breeder: Erbacres Holsteins, Lanark Premier Exhibitor: Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Spring Heifer Calf (7) 1. Lakeshore Tatoo Elixir-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont 2. B-J-Grove Fever Jugs, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 3. Bluff-Ridge Def Rihanna-Red, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 4. R-Homestead Jacby Deejay-ET, Landon Hilgendorf, Nokomis 5. Playtoys Defi Magic-Red-ET, Daisy Brammeier, Carlyle

Fall Heifer Calf (13) 1. OCD AV Lionesse-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud 2. Carters-Corner TT Perry-ET, Tyler Carter, Greenville 3. Vailwood Dempsey Siri, Blake Meyer & Kylie & Cole Saathoff, Manteno 4. Bluff-Ridge Solo Bodacious, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 5. Lakeshore Crush Everlast-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont

Winter Heifer Calf (14) 1. MilkSource Tinder-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 2. Schluter Unstp Aspen-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud 3. GBM Und Jovanna, Meyer, Saathoff & Faulkner, Manteno 4. Bluff-Ridge D Dreamsickle, Kelly O’Connor, Arrowsmith 5. Carters-Corner Dback Really, Lane, Brady & Samantha Heinzmann, Carlyle

Summer Yearling Heifer (7) 1. Bluff-Ridge Doorman Divine, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 2. Lizettes Avalanche Londa-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 3. Erbacres Defiant Lilly, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 4. R-Homestead Archrival Dot, Noelle Clementz, Nokomis 5. B-J-Grove Doorman Beauty, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

Spring Yearling Heifer (12) 1. Bri-Mel-Acres Sid Camely, Blake Meyer & Kylie & Cole Saathoff, Manteno 2. Carters-Corner S Precise-ET, Tyler Carter, Greenville 3. Golden-Oaks Playgirl-P-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 4. Ms Fairholm Temptation-ET, Darren Ropp & Del Dahl, Urbana 5. B-J-Grove Crush Rammie-TW, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Winter Yearling Heifer (4) 1. B-J-Grove Doorman Bugsy-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 2. Holbric AM Adrienne-ET, Dawn Irwin, Beason 3. Carters-Corner Sol Pearl-ET, Tyler Carter, Greenville 4. Redcarpet Saloon Stop-ET, Shana Lueking, Centralia Fall Yearling Heifer (6) 1. Carters-Corner Doormn Reign, Tyler Carter & Dylan Reed, Greenville 2. OCD Dfiant Lustrous-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 3. Erbacres GloryofLiberty, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 4. Golden-Oaks Crown Royal-ET, Lane, Brady & Samantha Heinzmann 5. Koll-Kreek S Goldielocks, Miranda Kalmer, New Baden Junior Best Three Females (3) 1. Carters Corner Holsteins, Greenville 2. Bluff-Ridge Holsteins, Arrowsmith 3. B-J-Grove Holsteins, Mulberry Grove 2-Year-Old Futurity (11) 1. Holbric Avalanche Louanna, Kasey Clanton & Mackenzie Krausz, Mulberry Grove 2. Erbacres Libertys Believe, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 3. Erbacres Atwood Chloe, Delana Erbsen, Lanark 4. Erbacres G W Atwood Cherri, Payton Erbsen, Lanark 5. Irwindale Atwood Tatum, Dawn Irwin, Beason Summer Junior 2-Year-Old Cow (5) 1. Erbacres Libertys Believe, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. Koebele Avalanche Mya, Robby Koebele, Teutopolis 3. Bluff-Ridge Sid Jasmine, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 4. Ms MilkSource Drman Emma-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 5. Lakeshore Solomon Emore, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont

Reserve Junior Champion - OCD AV Lionesse-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud Junior Champion - MilkSource Tinder-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

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Junior 2-Year-Old Cow (6) 1. Carters-Corner WH Presley, Tyler Carter, Greenville 2. Lakeshore Sid Banana-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont 3. Erbacres G W Atwood Cherri, Payton Erbsen, Lanark 4. Wendy-Oaks Meridian Daytona, Gage Wendling, Altamont 5. B-J-Grove Doorman Cheyenne, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Fall 2019

Senior 2-Year-Old Cow (12) 1. Apple-Pts Amita-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 2. R-Vision-BH Avalanche Faith, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 3. Ms Coco Chanel-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 4. Holbric Avalanche Louanna, Kasey Clanton & Mackenzie Krausz, Mulberry Grove 5. Erbacres Atwood Chloe, Delana Erbsen, Lanark Junior 3-Year-Old Cow (6) 1. Uber-Haven Dfint Chrome-Red, Tyler Carter & Brett Richter, Greenville 2. Golden-Oaks S Lmborghini-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 3. Golden-Oaks Devine Lady-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 4. Erbacres DB Analou-Red, Nevin Erbsen, Lanark 5. Bluff-Ridge BW Bunny, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith Senior 3-Year-Old Cow (3) 1. Blondin Goldwyn Bistro-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 2. R-Vision Arch Champayne-ET, Brock Irwin, Belvidere 3. Erbacres Atwood Sabrina, Payton Erbsen, Lanark 4-Year-Old (8) 1. Ms Atwood Lacey-ET, Tyler Carter, Greenville 2. Gueldener McCutchen Bling, Zachary Paul, Worden 3. Moroville B-wire Lava-Red, Chad Zoelzer, Moro 4. Bluff-Ridge Atwood Dancer-ET, Kelly O’Connor, Arrowsmith 5. Fuhrmann-Vu Atwood Ginger, Robby Koebele, Teutopolis 5-Year-Old Futurity (3) 1. Bluff-Ridge Atwood January, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 2. Erbacres Atwood Corvette, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 3. Irwindale Redbrst Topaz-Red, Dawn Irwin, Beason 5-Year-Old (6) 1. Pamprd-Acres AB Ivy-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 2. Ludwigs-DG GW Atwood Elaney, Justin Powell, Tremont 3. Bluff-Ridge Atwood January, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 4. Erbacres Atwood Corvette, Payton & Delana Erbsen 5. K-Lane CEO Flicka, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Aged Cow (4) 1. Erbacres Atwood Divinity-ET, Connor & Nathan Erbsen, Lanark 2. Ms Im An Angel-ET, Connor Erbsen, Lanark 3. Bluff-Ridge Destry Bernice, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 4. Bluff-Ridge Atwood Bridget, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith

Reserve Grand Champion - Pamprd-Acres AB Ivy-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Grand Champion - Uber-Haven Dfint Chrome-Red, Tyler Carter & Brett Richter, Greenville 150,000-Lb. Cow (3) 1. Ludwigs-DG Goldwyn Emmy-ET, Justin Powell, Tremont 2. Bluff-Ridge Bones Dolce, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 3. Bluff-Ridge Shottle Joanna, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith

Dam & Daughter (1) 1. Irwindale Holsteins, Beason Senior Best 3 Females (1) 1. Irwindale Holsteins, Beason Exhibitor’s Herd (1) 1. Irwindale Holsteins, Beason

2-Yr-Old Futurity Winner Holbric Avalanche Louanna Kasey Clanton & Mackenzie Krausz Mulberry Grove

5-Yr-Old Futurity Winner Bluff-Ridge Atwood January Sarah Butler Arrowsmith

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ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR SHOW JULY 11, 2019 JUDGE: KYLE DEMMER, IA Senior & Grand Champion: Erbacres Atwood Divinity-ET, Connor & Nathan Erbsen, Lanark Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Ms Im An Angel-ET, Connor Erbsen, Lanark Intermediate Champion: Ludwigs DG Atwood Amber-ET, Dawn Irwin, Beason Reserve Intermediate Champion & Champion Bred & Owned: Erbacres G W Atwood Cherri, Payton Erbsen, Lanark Champion Bred & Owned: Erbacres Atwood Sabrina, Payton Erbsen, Lanark Junior Champion: OCD AV Lionesse-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud Reserve Junior Champion: Vailwood Dempsey Siri, Blake Meyer & Kylie & Cole Saathoff, Manteno Junior Champion Bred & Owned: Schluter Unstp Aspen-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud Spring Heifer Calf (7) 1. B-J-Grove Fever Jugs, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 2. Lakeshore Tatoo Elixir-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont 3. Playtoys Defi Mystic-Red-ET, Daisy Brammeier, Carlyle 4. R-Homestead Jacby Deejay-ET, Landon Hilgendorf, Nokomis 5. Playtoys Defi Magic-Red-ET, Daisy Brammeier, Carlyle Winter Heifer Calf (11) 1. GBM Und Jovanna, Meyer, Saathoff & Faulkner, Manteno 2. Schluter Unstp Aspen-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud 3. Bluff-Ridge D Dreamsickle, Kelly O’Connor, Arrowsmith 4. Apple-Pts Andraya-ET, Nevin Erbsen, Lanark 5. B-J-Grove Solomon Rochelle, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Fall Heifer Calf (10) 1. OCD AV Lionesse-Red-ET, Olivia Schluter, Red Bud 2. Vailwood Dempsey Siri, Blake Meyer & Kylie & Cole Saathoff, Manteno 3. Erbacres Doorman Carmin, Delana Erbsen, Lanark 4. Erbacres Avlnch Dresden-ET, Connor Erbsen, Lanark 5. Erbacres Sid Carley, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark Summer Yearling Heifer (4) 1. Erbacres Defiant Lilly, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. RBR-FRM Dman Remington, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley

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Spring Yearling Heifer (7) 1. Golden-Oaks Dutchess-Red-ET, Addison & Jacob Raber, Gridley 2. Bri-Mel-Acres Sid Camely, Blake Meyer & Kylie & Cole Saathoff, Manteno 3. R-Homestead Crush Clarice, Clementz & Hilgendorf, Nokomis 4. MilkSource Krush, Zachary Paul, Worden 5. B-J-Grove Crush Rammie-TW, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Winter Yearling Heifer (3) 1. B-J-Grove Doorman Bugsy-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 2. Holbric AM Adrienne-ET, Dawn Irwin, Beason 3. Redcarpet Saloon Stop-ET, Shana Lueking, Centralia Fall Yearling Heifer (5) 1. Erbacres GloryofLiberty, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. Wendy-Oaks Abslt Adela-ET, Gage Wendling, Altamont 3. Irwindale Solomon Ava, Dawn Irwin, Beason 4. Golden-Oaks Crown Royal-ET, Lane, Brady & Samantha Heinzmann, Carlyle Summer Junior 2-Year-Old (1) 1. Erbacres Libertys Believe, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark

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Senior 2-Year-Old (5) 1. Oakfield Arch Dorrie-ET, Landon Hilgendorf, Nokomis 2. Schluter DB Susie Lee-ET, Lane, Brady & Samantha Heinzmann, Carlyle 3. Irwindale Atwood Tatum, Dawn Irwin, Beason 4. Korian D Cant Resist-Red-ET, JT Dorn, St. Charles 5. Erbacres Atwood Chloe, Delana Erbsen, Lanark Junior 3-Year-Old (3) 1. Ludwigs DG Atwood Amber-ET, Dawn Irwin, Beason 2. Erbacres DB Analou-Red, Nevin Erbsen, Lanark 3. Fevers Diamond Frenzy-Red, JT Dorn, St. Charles Senior 3-Year-Old (2) 1. R-Vision Arch Champayne-ET, Brock Irwin, Belvidere 2. Erbacres Atwood Sabrina, Payton Erbsen, Lanark 4-Year-Old (3) 1. Schluter McCutchen Ava-ET, Jackson & Daisy Brammeier, Carlyle 2. Wendy-Oaks Chelios Moola, Gage Wendling, Altamont 3. Gueldener McCutchen Bling, Zachary Paul, Worden 5-Year-Old (3) 1. Erbacres Atwood Corvette, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. Irwindale Redbrst Topaz-Red, Dawn Irwin, Beason 3. K-Lane CEO Flicka, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove

Junior 2-Year-Old (5) 1. Erbacres G W Atwood Cherri, Payton Erbsen, Lanark

Aged Cow (2) 1. Erbacres Atwood Divinity-ET, Connor & Nathan Erbsen, Lanark 2. Ms Im An Angel-ET, Connor Erbsen, Lanark

Reserve Intermediate - Payton Erbsen Intermediate Champion - Dawn Irwin

Reserve Grand - Connor Erbsen Grand Champion - Connor & Nathan Erbsen Fall 2019

JUNIOR JOURNEYS JUNIOR REPORTER

2019-2020 OFFICERS & ADVISOR TEAM

President: Payton Erbsen Vice President: Addison Raber Secretary: Allyson Aves Reporter: Briley Lenkaitis Treasurer: Jacob Raber Adult Advisors: Wendy Erbsen Phone: 815-493-2331 Al Lenkaitis Phone: 630-561-9514 Amy Raber Phone: 815-867-0694

Make sure to check the Illinois Holstein website www.illinoisholsteins.com and Facebook pages for up-to-date information on all Junior activities!

Hello Illinois Juniors!

As the summer shows are now calming down, I hope that your start of school was a breeze. At the State Show in Bloomington this summer, our juniors auctioned off two holstein cow paintings during the Junior show. We would like to thank everyone for supporting our juniors and helping fundraise our trip to National Convention. Also at the State Show, Addison Raber was crowned as our new Holstein Dutchess.

The 4-H Quiz Bowl team that will compete in Louisville, Kentucky at NAILE consists of Taylor Huels, Regan Scidmore, Hannah Alberts, and Addie Raber.

The 4-H Dairy Judging team that will compete in Madison, Wisconsin. at World Dairy Expo consists of Payton Erbsen, Lane Heinzmann, Briley Lenkaitis, and Zach Paul.

I wish all the juniors good luck at World Dairy Expo and NAILE.

Briley Lenkaitis

JUNIOR AWARDS & RECOGNITION National Dairy Shrine Congratulations to Brock Irwin on receiving the National Dairy Shrine Iager Scholarship and National Dairy Shrine Klussendorf Scholarship.

4-H Dairy Judging Contest Forty contestants from 16 counties participated in the 2019 Illinois 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held at the Illinois State Fair on August 17. Results are listed below:

Superior Young Dairy Producer

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The 2019 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) program was held August 17, at the Illinois State Fair. Twenty-five 4-H dairy project members from across Illinois took part in the event. The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development, career development, and personal growth through increased knowledge of the dairy industry.

This three-phase competition emphasizes the youth’s knowledge of the dairy industry.

The “top three” overall participants were awarded with a $1,000 scholarship. The $3,000 in scholarships is sponsored by Prairie Farms Dairy and awarded to: Briley Lenkaitis, Eldorado, IL (Saline County); Zachary Paul, Worden, IL (Madison County) and Ainsley Kratochvil, Fairbury, IL (Livingston, County).

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Illinois was very well represented at the 2019 National Holstein Convention in Appleton, Wisconsin! Brock Irwin placed third in the Senior Division of Dairy Jeopardy and Addison Raber placed fifth in the Intermediate Division. The Senior Dairy Bowl Team (comprised of Connor Erbsen, Jared Dickman, Rachel Scidmore and Emma Carlson) placed third. The Junior Dairy Bowl Team (comprised of Justin Irwin, Drew Lueking, Shana Lueking and Magen Busker) placed fourth. In the Speech Contest, Brock Irwin placed third in the Senior Division and Justin Irwin placed third in the Junior Division. The scrapbooks submitted

by Briley Lenkaitis placed second in the digital contest and third in the traditional contest.

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Top 10 Senior Division 1. Briley Lenkaitis 2. Ainsley Kratochvil 3. Delana Erbsen 4. Gage Wendling 5. Zachary Paul 6. Ashlyn Kratochvil 7. Jacob Raber 8. Shana Lueking 9. Reid Bierman 10. Rosalee Zehr

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Top 6 Junior Division 1. Drew Lueking 2. Alaina Dinderman 3. August Michels 4. Evan Beal 5. Gentry Michels 6. Justin Irwin

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BOARD MEETING September 15, 2019 · St. Charles, IL The September 15, 2019 meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors was called to order at 1:35pm by President Ed Smith with 12 board members and 4 guests present.

Secretary Sarah Lenkaitis took the roll and handed out copies of the minutes of the February 2019 Board of Directors meeting. Jerry Smith moved to approve the minutes, Steve Irwin seconded, and the motion carried.

Treasurer Carol Jones handed out copies of the Financial Report.

Following review and discussion, Herb Schmiedskamp moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Richard Meier seconded, and the motion carried.

Editor Stephanie Hammerly reported any final ads and reports for the Fall Herald are due Friday, September 20. The deadline for the Winter Herald will be November 15. The cover of the Winter Herald will be selected from the Facebook cover photo contest. Stephanie reminded the group the Illinois Holstein of the Year Contest is also coming up. The winner will be recognized at the State Convention in February. Steve Irwin made a motion to accept the Editor’s Report. Aaron Mitchell seconded the motion, and the motion carried.

On behalf of Gene McCoy, Herb Schmiedskamp provided a report on the 71st PDCA Calf Sale held April 13 at the Champaign County Fairgrounds. The sale averaged $1,075 for all breeds and broke even.

The sale included 30 Holstein calves that averaged $1,175. It was also reported at the Illinois State Fair, Dave Fischer announced his retirement.

Dr. Michael Hutjens is the 2019 National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor.

Dale Drendel gave the Holstein USA report. In a challenging economy, he reminded the board enrolling in the Holstein Complete packaging program can be a money saver. He invited everyone to visit Holstein Marketplace Sires on the Holstein USA website. A second group of sires were released, including one from Golden Oaks. Holstein USA also launched HolSim – which provides a list of SimAngus bulls with specific production attributes as mating solutions for dairy producers who breed some of their herd to beef. Dale also reported while registrations and transfers are struggling, basic ID continues to be strong. Holstein USA continues to see cow numbers increase while herd numbers decrease, continued interest in the TriStar AMR program and a focus on consumer education.

Junior Advisor, Amy Raber gave the Junior Report. The juniors are working on selecting a hotel and setting the agenda for Spring Thing.

They are also discussing potential fundraisers to help with travel to next year’s National Holstein Convention.

OLD BUSINESS Carol Jones brought a copy of the Illinois Holstein History Book. Jerry Smith is looking into getting a copy of the digital files.

NEW BUSINESS Junior Advisor Amy Raber provided a report on the 2019 National Holstein Convention. In Dairy Jeopardy, Brock Irwin placed third in the Senior Division and Addison Raber placed fifth in the Intermediate Division. The Senior Dairy Bowl Team (comprised of Connor Erbsen, Jared Dickman, Rachel Scidmore and Emma Carlson) placed third. The Junior Dairy Bowl Team (comprised of Justin Irwin, Drew Lueking, Shana Lueking and Megan Busker) placed fourth. In the Speech Contest, Brock Irwin placed third in the Senior Division and Justin Irwin placed third in the Junior Division. The scrapbooks submitted by Briley Lenkaitis placed

second in the digital contest and third in the traditional contest.

State Show co-chair Amy Raber reported on the 2019 State Show.

There 116 shown in the open show and 71 in the junior show. Amy said the fairgrounds was appreciative of exhibitors following the rules from the Interstate Center regarding set-up, take down and handling manure and trash. In 2020, the junior show will be Thursday, July 9 and the open show will be Friday, July 10. Todd Irwin will co-chair the event with Amy. Carol Jones handed out membership rebate checks to a representative of each club. Sarah Lenkaitis provided a handout on the total membership and junior and senior membership counts by club. The 2019 membership numbers remained flat from last year. 2020 membership renewal notices will be mailed at the end of the year.

On behalf of the Mississippi Valley Club, Herb Schmiedskamp announced the 2020 State Convention will be held at the Holiday Inn in Quincy on February 7 and 8. Herb is beginning to look for consignments for the futures sale.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jerry Smith, seconded

by Richard Meier and the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 2:38pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Sarah Lenkaitis, Secretary

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION 2019 National Dairy Shrine Guest of Honor

40 Year National Holstein Members from Illinois

Congratulations to Dr. Mike Hutjens, internationally acclaimed dairy cattle nutrition expert and esteemed educational communication, on being recognized with National Dairy Shrine’s highest recognition, the Guest of Honor Award. This annual award recognizes a contemporary dairy leader for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the dairy industry.

Six Holstein breeders from Illinois were recognized at the National Holstein Convention as 40 Year National Holstein Members. These include: Brase Farms, Inc., Dennis D. Bressner, Kenneth J. Deters, Bradley P. Huette, Donald P. Telgmann and the University of Illinois.

Congratulations!

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Illinois State Fair Uber-Haven Dfint Chrome-Red EX-92

Grand Champion Illinois State Fair & Illinois Championship Holstein Show Defiant x VG-88 Absolute x EX-90 Gold Chris Owned with Brett Richter

2 Grand Champions 1 Champion Heifer 6 Class Winners

Thanks to everyone that helped make this amazing summer show success possible!

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