ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION
FEATURES
Officers
2007 Distinguished Junior Breeders .................................. Page 20
President............................................................................................................ Jim Schumacher 8 Co. Rd. 50 N, Teutopolis, Ill. 62467; 217/857-6374 j-makerdairy@effingham.net Vice President............................................................................................... Dale Drendel 15N057 Walker Road, Hampshire, Ill. 60140; 847/683-2590 ddrendel@fvi.net Secretary/Treasurer........................................................................................... Lori Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Road, Rockford, Ill. 61102; 815/972-0001 moolyons@aol.com
2007 Distinguished Senior Breeders .................................. Page 10
Executive Members
Annual Meeting Minutes ................................................. Page 14
Jerry Smith....................................................................................... Davis Joann Hartman........................................................................... Waterloo Brian Olbrich............................................................................... Harvard Kevin Wendling.......................................................................... Altamont
815/865-5683 618/939-7075 815/943-0798 618/483-5532
Co-Editors jdrendel@gmail.com mjflorent@hotmail.com
Website Reporter Karen Schaufelberger 968 Shady Grove Ave. Greenville, Ill 62246 618/664-0789
karen@illinoisholsteins.com
Boone-Winnebago.................................................. Brent Pollard, Rockford Clinton.................................................................Don Lueking, Centralia Effingham........................................................... Howard Dust, Shumway Heart of Illinois..............................................Tricia Kilburn-Zehr, Graymont Jo-Carroll.................................................................. John Erbsen, Lanark *McHenry-Lake................................................... Brian Olbrich, Harvard *McHenry-Lake............................................... Brian Wesemann, Huntley Mississippi Valley........................................................ Bill Deters, Quincy Southern........................................................... Joann Hartman, Waterloo *Stephenson......................................................... Verlo DeWall, Shannon Stephenson......................................................... Kent Smith, Orangeville
Gateway.................................................. Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove Boone-Winnebago.......................................... Stephanie Stout, Sharon, WI Clinton.............................................................. Jason Brammeier, Carlyle *Effingham..................................................... Kevin Wendling, Altamont Gateway .......................................................... David Freeman, Greenville *Jo-Carroll......................................................... Dennis Steffes, Elizabeth *Lincolnland................... ................................... Lee Oltmanns, Nokomis Mississippi-Valley............................................... Beth Weas Cash, Paloma *Southern................................................... Norbert Hasheider, Okawville *Stephenson................................................................. Jerry Smith, Davis
Board Meeting Minutes (October) .................................. Page 16 Grand International Red & White Show ...................... Page 24-25 Illinois Dairy Judging Results ....................................... Page 19 Illinois Holstein Convention ............................................ Page 13 International Holstein Show .............................................. Page 24
Heart of Illinois..................................................... Gary Zehr, Graymont Lincolnland................................................. Marc Hilgendorf, Nokomis Tri-County................................................................... Ray Hess, Genoa Tri-County............................................................... Joe Engel, Hampshire
Livestock Premise Registration Info ............................. Page 28 Previous Award Recipients ................................................ Page 15
815/962-2664 618/495-2238 217/868-5257 815/743-5722 815/275-4990 815/943-0798 847/669-6649 217/224-3192 618/939-7075 815/864-2561 815/789-4059
Spring Thing Registration Form ....................................... Page 34
REGULAR
Adverstiser’s Index ................................................................ Page 5 Calendar ............................................................................ Page 5 District News ................................................................... Page 17 Dutchess Domain ............................................................... Page 6 From the Editors ................................................................. Page 5 From the President ............................................................ Page 6
618/425-3523 608/732-2757 618/226-3231 618/483-5532 618/780-3240 815/598-3161 217/563-2697 217/455-3440 618/243-6312 815/865-5683
Directors - Term Expires 2010 815/743-5722 815/383-4776 815/784-6006 847/683-3482
Junior Journeys ........................................................ Page 32-33 Letters to the Editors .............................................................. Page 5
On the Cover: Winter is in full-force throughout the Midwest. In this Winter issue, fall sales and shows are covered along with feature stories of the award winners from the Senior Holstein Convention. “The opinions and views expressed in paid advertisements in the Illinois Holstein Herald are not necessarily those held by the Board of Directors, employees or membership of this Association.”
Volume 69, Number 4
Winter 2007
** Completing an unexpired term
Holstein Association USA Regional Representative lkleiner@holstein.com 618/664-0001
Other Representatives
Page 4
Board Meeting Minutes (December) .................................. Page 18
North American International Livestock Exposition ....... Page 30-31
Directors - Term Expires 2009
Mike Hutjens University of Illinois Extension
Annual Financial Report ................................................... Page 16
International Junior Holstein Show ................................ Page 25
Directors - Term Expires 2008
Larry Kleiner 850 Old Hwy. 127; Greenville, Ill. 62246
4-H Quizbowl Results ..................................................... Page 28
Illini Golden Opportunity Sale ...................................... Page 8
Julie Drendel 8750 Millpond Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; 614/805-7932 Molly Florent 2283 Knob Hill Dr. #9 Okemos, MI 48864; 815/670-3706
* Ineligible for re-election
2007 Service Award .......................................................... Page 7
hutjensm@uiuc.edu 217/333-2928
Illinois Holstein Herald (ISSN 1520-4472) is published four times a year, March, June, October and December at 205 West Fourth St., Minster, Ohio 45865-0101 by the Illinois Holstein Association. Subscriptions for members are included as part of the annual membership dues; $20 per year for nonmembers. Periodical postage paid at 62 East 4th St., Minster, Ohio 458650101 and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Illinois Holstein Herald, 8750 Millpond Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Winter 2007
ADVERTISER’S INDEX
Accelerated Genetics Ainger Farms BDG Genetics B-J-Grove BLM Fall Dairy Bluff-Ridge Blukel Holsteins Bri-Mel Acres Buckeye Classic Sale Car-Mer Farm, LLP Cearfield Farm Clint-Clair Farms Coxbrook Farms Dair-E-Land Holsteins, Inc. DoDel Holsteins Dust Dairy Farm Edler Farm The Edwards Family Ellingson’s White Hill Farm Elm Farms, Inc. Erbacres Holsteins Evergreen Lawn Farm Flat-Net Dairy Fruendly Acres Francis Halpin Farms Gaf-Fine Farms, Inc. Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Golden Oaks Farm Halldale Farms Holbrich Holsteins Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Interglobe Genetics Irwindale Holsteins J-Maker Dairy Farm Jan Ann Rae Holsteins K-J Holsteins K-Lane Farms Kaco-Vu Kepotah Kochnook Farm Koll-Kreek Holsteins Knebel Circle-K Laeschway Dairy Lenkaitis Holsteins Lindale Holsteins Luck-E Holsteins Lucky-King Holsteins Ludwig Farms
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Mackinson Dairy Farm Page 36 Macomber Farm Page 37 Massbach Holsteins Page 37 Meier Meadows Page 37 Mil-R-Mor Page 39 Mitchell’s Holsteins Page 24. 38 Neu-Way Holsteins Page 37 Net-A-Way Farms Dairy Page 37 O-Bee Holsteins Page 38 Oertel Farms, Inc. Page 37 Oltmanns, Lee Page 31 PR Farms Page 37 Platz Dairy Farm Page 37 Pleasantland Farm Page 37 Po-Cop Holsteins Page 37 R-Homestead Farm Page 38 R-Vision Holsteins Page 37 Ravendale Farm Page 37 Red & White Dairy Cattle Assn. Page 30 Roblee Farms Page 38 Rock-I Farms Page 38 Roes-Mor Page 37 Rolling Lawns Farms Page 37 Rollin-Huels Dairy Farm Page 37 Page 38 Rotesown Select Sires Page 40 Shan-Hart Holsteins Page 37 Shanks Farm Page 37 Shannondoah Holsteins Page 37 Page 37 Schaufine Farms Schaulane Holsteins Page 37 Show-N-Style Cattle Page 37 Smith, Ed Page 31 Stevenson Holstein Club Page 37 Stone Ridge Dairy Page 2 Sum-Daze Holsteins Page 37 Sunshine Genetics Page 25 Team Holsteins Page 3, 37 Tri-County Holstein Assn. Page 16 Tuck’s O’er the Hill Farm Page 38 Page 38 Twendell Holsteins Vital-I Page 38 Von-View Dairy Farm Page 38 Weaver-Lea Page 38 Wildvale Registered Holsteins Page 38 Page 38 Will-Can-Do Holsteins Winter Dairy Farm Page 38 Zehrview Holsteins Page 38
Letters to the Editor I would like to thank the Illinois Holstein Association for selecting Mary and I as the Distinguished Junior Breeders. Also thanks to the Kenneth Erbsen family for sponsoring the award and providing the wonderful clock. I am very honored to accept this award. Finally, thanks to all the unselfish support of friends and family; I could not do it without you. Brian Olbrich Dear Kenneth Erbsen Family and Illinois Holstein Association, I would like to thank you both for awarding me the Service Award at the 2007 Illinois Holstein Convention. The clock is beautiful and I was truly honored. Thank you again, Bill Berghorn Illinois Holstein Herald
CALENDAR March 1 March 1-2 March 15 March 28 March 28 March 29 April 1 April 19 June 23-26 June 24 August 1 August 2 -3 August 19 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Nov. 3 Nov. 5
Butlerview Parade of Perfection, Elkhorn, Wis. Spring Thing, Champaign, Ill. Clinton County Classic, Carlyle, Ill. Spring Dairy Expo Holstein Show (heifers), Columbus, Ohio Buckeye Classic Holstein Sale, Columbus, OH Spring Dairy Expo Holstein Show (cows), Columbus, Ohio USDA Sire Summaries Release Midwest Spring Holstein Show, Jefferson, Wis. National Holstein Convention, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. National Holstein Convention Sale, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Mid-East Summer National Junior Holstein Show, Columbus, Ohio Mid-East Summer National Holstein Show, Columbus, Ohio USDA Sire Summaries Release International Holstein Show (heifers), Madison, Wis. International Holstein Show (cows), Madison, Wis. Grand National Junior Holstein Show, Louisville, Ky. Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show, Lousiville, Ky.
Dear Holstein Friends, I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful support and help the week of the State Sale; thank you to the consignors and buyers for making the sale a great success. I would like to say a huge Thank You to the following: The sales force, fitting crew, slip passers and leadsmen. Connie for the catalog, Lori and Jill for clerking the sale and Julie and Molly for the sale advertisements. Those who came and helped check in the cattle and everyone who helped that week. The donors, for the meal, ads, feed, tags, milk and cheese and to anyone else who gave anything to the sale. For those who printed the signs and who made the decorations. Jeff Drendel and Lucas Clanton for being such wonderful cochairs. Good luck the next 2 years. Lastly, to those who helped clean up after the sale was over. I hope I didn’t miss anyone; if I did, thank you. May all of blessed and joyous 2008. Thanks, Bob Fruend Herald Deadline for Spring Midwest Issue: February 5, 2008 Watch your mail for NEW Advertising Contracts. Page 5
From the President... Hello to everyone, As you read this a new year is upon us and 2007 is history. Let me congratulate each and every one of you on your successes in 2007. It could have been a show winner...local or Madison. Maybe an AllAmerican nomination or your farm being voted the neatest farm in the county. Your success could have come in the form of a perfect score on a Federal Survey or your farm receiving a twelve month milk award from your co-op. Taking home the bid on that really great cow or calf at a sale or consigning one that tops a sale. Maybe your success was receiving a service, or breeder award, or some of your cows getting DOM and GMD certificates. You could have had a cow produce 40-50-60,000 lbs. of milk, or one that milked over 200 lbs. a day. It could be your success came on classification day with new Ex and VG cattle, winning a Jr. Quiz bowl or a loved one being crowned Queen or King. Maybe your successes did not warrant state or national recognition, such as having your lowest cull rate, no DA’s, getting that one hard breeder pregnant the first service, having more heifers than bulls for the year, freshening a really good looking crop of two year olds, having some of your cows reach that 100, 200, 300, or 400,000 lifetime milk plateau, or having that 12, 14, 18, 22-year-old cow freshen again. Whatever you have accomplished, my sincere congratulations and a job well done. You have helped promote, in all shapes and forms, the advancement of the Holstein cow throughout Illinois and the United States, and all of you have become part of history in the making. Let me give you a quick update on the happenings of your organization. The Illinois Holsteins Herald continues to improve and get better. As expected, there have been some challenges. Molly and Julie have done a great job. The two Midwest issues have done well, in particular the October issue, which with your support did extremely well. I am sure Molly and Julie will do their very best for 2008.
Thanks girls; your efforts are appreciated. The website also continues to improve with more hits than ever before. The State Picnic had well over 300 people in attendance. Our thanks to all who helped make it a success, especially our very gracious hosts the George Kasenbergen family. Thank-you!!!! Our State Show, State Sale and State Convention had some challenges, but over all were a great success. Our state show challenge continues to be with the Interstate Center. Congrats to Bob Fruend and Jeff Drendel for having a couple ofState Sale records shattered. Very good fellas. And thanks to the TriCounty Holstein Club for a wonderful convention, even during the adverse weather condition. I once state the Illinois Association was only as good as the people in it. I should have added also...“who can keep their lines of communication open.” A lot of the challenges we faced probably could have been avoided if we would just talk to one another. Along these thoughts, your executive board, board of directors and committee chairmen are working on implementing a system of checks and balances to help further improve your Association. With this system we hope to advance and utilize the expertise and quality of each and every member to further enhance the Illinois Holstein Association. Here’s wishing ya’ll a very good and prosperous 2008.
Dutchess Domain
Hello! I hope everyone had a Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year so far. I know I had a good winter break and was happy to be home from school for a while. Congratulations to everyone at World Dairy Expo, Harrisburg and NAILE. Illinois was well Page 6
Jim
represented at all of these shows. Congratulations to all of the juniors exhibiting on the tanbark this fall. A special congratulations goes out to the following Illinois Holstein Juniors: Stephanie Aves, Luke Brinkmeier, Connor Erbrsen, Paul Graybill, Carson Kasbergen, Brooke Kasbergen, Ellie Lenkaitis, Grace Shanks, Phillip Shanks, Jordon Oellerick, Becky Peterson, Holly Wakeley, Jenifer Wakeley and Alec Zierer. They can appreciate a good dairy animal no matter what breed, exhibiting Holsteins, Jerseys, Brown Swiss, and Ayrshires. We had a wonderful State Show this year. I had the pleasure to help pass slips at the sale. I would like to thank Melinda Kollman, Mandy Middleton and Erin Lyons for helping me with passing the slips out. I hope everyone is enjoying the cold weather and all the snow,
Emily Lyons
Winter 2007
Service Award
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Bill Berghorn • “Uncle Billy”
f you travel to any Holstein show in Northeast Illinois, you will surely find Bill Berghorn working behind the scenes for top herds. To several younger Holsteins enthusiasts throughout Illinois, this hard-working, humble man is better known as “Uncle Billy.” Bill is considered among the most respected cow people in the state for his unrivaled willingness to help with shows, classifications, sales and any other farm work. It is for these reasons his peers have selected Bill to receive the 2007 IHA Service Award. Bill grew up on his family’s dairy in Northeast Illinois and worked for the elite Hartmann Farms in Dundee for 25 years. When Bill began at Hartmanns, the herd consisted of 60% grade cattle. By the end of his career, they had one of the most reputable herds of registered Holsteins around. One of the favorites Bill worked with was Illini Coronet Midge (Ex-95). She was Reserve All-American as a three-year-old and the only cow at the time to score 95 points as a three-year-old when that score was attainable for such a young cow. Coyne-Farms Apache Bonny (Ex-94) was another elite cow from Hartmanns that Bill helped develop. She won her class at the Illinois State Show five years in a row and earned Grand Champion rights twice. Another famous cow Bill worked with was Wayhauson Pabst Ormsby (Ex-94). She was third at World Dairy Expo as a dry cow. Ormsby was a heavily marketed cow from which they sold numerous daughters. While Bill has influenced a lot of Holstein breeders in Illinois, he said there are two
main people who have taught him the most. “There is no question that I learned more from Terry Lee than any man I have ever met,” said Bill. “My father was also a brilliant cow man in my eye. He knew what could make a cow tick.” Terry was the main fitter for Hartmanns during their glory days of showing. Bill said it was Terry who originally taught him tricks that he has been able to pass on to others. Eventually, Hartmann Farms dispersed in 1991, at which point Bill decided to do freelance work. He still enjoys routinely working with Drendels, Engels and Olbriches, who all hold him in the highest regard. “I have gotten to help so many wonderful people,” said Bill. “If they were all showing a cow in the same class, I would want them all to win, no matter who I help that day.” Bill can normally be found washing cows or filling cows with feed on show morning. Additionally, Bill has been very involved in the Illinois Holstein Association. He was state sale chairman in 1979 when they had one of the highest averages in history. Bill has also been president of the Tri-County Holstein club on 2 different occasions. When not working solely with Holstein breeders, Bill works part-time at Lathrop Livestock Transportation, which has a USDA approved quarantine center for export animals going through O’Hare Airport. Bill assists with loading livestock on airplanes for oversees transport. Additionally, Bill enjoys collecting farm toys and spending time with his wife Shirley, his daughters Shannon and Rebecca and his five granddaughters.
However, he said he always appreciates getting involved in the dairy industry that he loves so much when he can help. “I am very honored to receive the Service Award,” said Bill. “It felt wondering. I got it for helping other people and that makes me feel really good if I can save a few steps or give a few tips to my friends at the shows. The following comments have been compiled by the Engel and Olbrich Families:
• Whenever you see Bill at a Holstein event he always has a smile on his face, and when you talk to him he always has a very positive attitude. • Bill has been on the halter of countless class winners at local, state, and national shows. To watch Bill on the halter is like an artist in motion. He has the ability to make an animal show herself off with so much grace that you don’t even know he is there. • When you watch Bill work, you can tell he is truly a detail man. Whether at a show, sale or helping with classification, while everyone else is worrying about the big things that are the most obvious, Bill looks for, and teaches others to look for, the little details that are actually just as important as the big things. • Bill helps anyone he can. Bill has always been willing to offer advice on buying or merchandising animals for different things, whether it is a young kid’s 4-H animal, show animals, or high index animals. • Bill’s keen eye is still very respected by people across the nation. Hartmann farms won many Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners over the years and they were in business. All were from the hard work, dedication, keen eye and knowledge of Bill Berghorn. Without Bill’s unselfish mannerisms, Hartman farms would not have been as competitive as they were in the showring or merchandising cattle. • Over the years, he has been very involved in many sales. He is usually behind the scenes working. If he is not washing and clipping, he is making calls about animals he is working with to try animals get sold. • Within our membership he has been a great mentor for youth and adults alike; guiding them on all aspects of registered Holsteins. Through his great example and kind words of encouragement, he has helped many of us; whether it was our first show, classification, farm sale, state sale, or at times of stress. His clean humor and upbeat personality has always been contagious as well as examples of sportsmanship and work ethic. • We wholeheartedly support Bill Berghorn for the 2007 Service Award and are truly appreciate of his efforts.
Illini Golden Opportunity Sale
Saturday, October 27, 2007 • Clinton County Fairgrounds • Carlyle, Ill.
High Seller Sandy-Valley Lou Taloa
Scott Courtney, Ringman; Larry Kleiner, Pedigrees; Charlie Will representing buyer Eric Havens; Tom Morris, Auctioneer; Kevin Kriegel, Leadsman
The Illini Golden Opportunity Sale was held on Saturday, October 27, 2007 in Carlyle, Illinois. The sale averaged $3,934 on 83 live lots, with 6 additional embryo lots averaging $2,042. The high seller of the sale was a March Lou calf out of Ricecrest Terry Tory. The calf, consigned by Sandy Valley Farms, brought $16,000, making her the highest selling individual in the history of the Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. The heifer was purchased by Eric Havens of Fremont, Ohio. The contending bidder was Jim Hackmann of Manitowoc, Wis. The second high seller, bringing $11,000 was a first choice female by either Colby or Pronto from the heavily contracted Nor-Bert Lauden Cammie cow. She was consigned by Nor-Bert Farms of Bremen, Ind. and purchased by Floyd and Lloyd Baumann of
Marathon, Wis. The third high seller brought $10,200. She was an April Toystory calf out of O-Bee Aaron Jinnie. The next dam is the famous Illinois high CTPI cow, Meier-Meadows EL Jezebel-ET. The calf was consigned by Golden Oaks Farm of Wauconda, Ill. and was purchased by Stanley Keeney of Casey, Ill. “I have never participated in a sale when the consignors open their doors like this one,” announced Sale Chair Bob Fruend prior to the sale. “I am really proud of the cattle that have been brought here today.” Additional thanks went out to Jeff Drendel and Lucas Clanton, Co-chairs of the sale; Linda Drendel and the Twenhafels for sale decor and signs; Accelerated Genetics for sponsoring the pre-sale meal; and finally to the barn crew and sales force.
Top Selling Lots Over $4,200 Sandy Valley Lou Taloa-ET............$16,000
Stephanie John & Andrea Cameron; Goshen, Ind. (Michael & Emily Berby), LaPorte, Ind.
Pronto or Colby Choice of Nor-Bert Lauden Cammie............$11,000
Gold-N-Oaks J Aveno-ET.................$5,500
Floyd and Lloyd Baumann; Marathon, Wis. (Nor-Bret Farms, Ltd.), Bremen, Ind.
3rd High Seller Golden-Oaks TS Jiffy Larry Kleiner, Pedigrees; Nate Janssen, Consignor; Colton and Leanna Keeney, Buyers; Tom Morris, Auctioneer; Ethan Heinzmann, Leadsman; Stan Keeney, Buyer
Golden-Oaks TS Jiffy-ET...............$10,200 Stanley Keeney; Casey, Ill. (Golden Oaks), Wauconda, Ill.
Pontiac or Pronto Choice of Opsal Finley Sage-ET......................$9,500 Oakfield Corners Dairy; Oakfield, N.Y. (Troy Opsal), Blue Mounds, Wis.
Mac Choice of Hiss HV Outside Gala.....................$8,200 Oakfield Corners Dairy; Oakfield, N.Y. (Straussdale Holsteins), Lake Mills, Wis.
Colby or Pronto Choice of Hay-Meadow Cooper Lila..............$7,700 Whitetail Valley Dairy, LLC; Waupaca, Wis. (Regancrest Farm), Waukon, Iowa
Clearfield Gibson Dina-ET...............$7,000 BLM Fall Dairy; Damiansville, Ill. (Angela Smith), Davis, Ill.
Jose or Colby Choice of End Road Stormatic Mabel............$6,300 Junior Raffle Print Brings $900
Charlie Will introduces the print donated by Prairie State/ Select Sires. The 36” x 24” print featured many of the Select sires that have impacted the Holstein breed. Half of the sires in the print were bred in the Pairie State area. The successful bidder on of the print was Mike Richter, breeder of MJR Blackstar Emory, who is featured in the print. All proceeds will support the Illinois Juniors. Page 8
Echo-L-AB Damion Lexie-ET............$5,700
Eric Haven; Fremont, Ohio. (Sandy Valley Farms), Stevens Point, Wis.
Golden Oaks Farms; Wauconda, Ill. (End Road Farms), Falmouth, Mich.
Pinehurst Spot-ET..........................$6,100 Robert Miller; Orangeville, Ill. (Austin Van Acker), Hampshire, Ill.
Darita Zenith Tina-ET.....................$6,000 Wilson Martin; Memphis, Mo. (Darrell Richard), Goshen, Ind.
Bob Willenborg; Vandalia, Ill. (John & Judy Swenson), Barneveld, Wis.
Luck-E Outside Artic Angel.............$5,200 Oertel Farms; Brighton, Ill. (Matt Engel), Hampshire, Ill.
Pinehurst Calair-Red-ET.................$5,100 Brandon Runge; Altamont, Ill. (Austin Van Acker), Hampshire, Ill.
Derwynn Bacc 4063-Red................$4,900 Addison Walker; Germantown, Ill. (Golden Oaks), Wauconda, Ill.
MS Roy Beth..................................$4,900 BLM Fall Dairy; Damiansville, Ill. (Danielle Hisle), Saybrook, Ill.
J&S Mars Gold Gidget-ET................$4,700 Olivia Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. (Springbrook Farms), Marshall, Ind.
Advent Choice of Miss Arsenio Allie-Red...................$4,600 John Buske & Daniel Bohn; Brownsville, Wis. (Holbric Holsteins), Harvard, Ill.
Ms Echo-L Shottle Erin-ET...............$4,300 Steve Laesch; Greenville, Ill. (Jerry Gaffner), Greenville, Ill.
Ms Regancrest Promise-ET.............$4,300 Morgan, Macy, & Garrett Wendling; Altamont, Ill. (Regancrest Command Syndicate), Waucon, Iowa
Rose-Mor Outside Brenda..............$4,300 Golden Oaks Farm; Wauconda, Ill. (Roeschley Bros.), Flanagan, Ill.
Winter 2007
Illinois Holstein Herald
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Distinguished Senior Breeder
Carol & Merlin Timmerman • Car-Mer Farm Nestled in the rolling hills of Northwest Illinois lies Car-Mer Farms, LLP., home to the 2007 Illinois Distinguished Senior Holstein Breeders, Carol and Merlin Timmerman. Car-Mer sits in beautiful Galena, Illinois where the Timmerman family settled in 1966. The farm is owned and operated by Carol, Merlin, their son Neil and his wife Jodi, and their daughter Monica Hoppman and her husband Michael. The current operation contains 350 cows, which are housed in freestalls and milked in a double-12 parallel parlor. Their RHA sits among the top herds in JoDaviess County at 27,127m 941f 796p. Additionally, the Timmermans farm 1,100 acres. Despite its sizable numbers today, CarMer Farm started like many others with only a few cows. The initial herd began with 23 grade cows milked in a double-2 side-opening parlor. The facilities faced many gradual expansions to a double-4, then to a double6 herringbone, a double-8 parrabone and finally to the double-12 parallel parlor that exists today.
Genetics at Car-Mer
Along with gradual changes in facilities came a transition in genetics of the herd. The Timmermans quickly jumped into the registered Holstein business around the mid ‘70’s when their eight children began showing interest in the dairy. They continued to add to their registered herd through several purchases at Illinois PDCA calf sales. Today, almost the entire herd has been upgraded in RHA through the National Holstein Association. The basis of the genetic program at Car-Mer has developed around the use of the Select Sires’ SMS mating program, which they have been enrolled
in since the ‘70’s. This has allowed them to breed two Excellent cows and 47 VG cows. Currently, they have seven cows on the Locator List and have had several others through the years. By also using young sires, they have been on the Merlin and Carol Timmerman enjoying time with their grandchildren at forefront of genetic summer shows. progress with some of the first daughters of leading industry recently flushed the Durham heifer this year bulls. that we bought from Bob Miller on the “We had one of the first Bells in the area,” PDCA sale. We flushed her to Roy and then Merlin explained. “She lived to be 17 years bred her back to Lou.” old and had 13 calves. She also made of That Durham heifer was Mil-R-Mor 300,000lbs. lifetime.” Durham Perla, the high seller at the Illinois The first Excellent cow at Car-Mer was PDCA sale this spring. Perla has an Excellent an Iowa State Ford daughter, Walkway Ford dam and granddam and two more generaRosa, who was purchased at the Illinois State tions behind that with over 150,000 lifetime Sale as a springer in 1986. She had three VG records. She also has an Excellent full sister. daughters and eventually became a Dam of The Timmermans also recently decided to Merit for the Timmermans. invest in Red & White Holstein genetics. “We bought eggs from the Netemeyers off Today, the homebred cow family that Carol and Merlin are the most excited about is that the State Sale,” said Carol. The eggs resulted in a September Storm of Miss Blitz Lily-ET. Lily is an 87pt. Blitz daughter x Excellent Elton with 280,000lbs. heifer out of Net-A-Way Marathon Panamalifetime production, with several other gen- Red (VG-85). “We flushed the September Storm as a erations of VG cows. They believe that she is just starting to make her impact on the herd. heifer to Advent,” Carol added. With the addition of these noteworthy geAnother exciting cow the Timmermans bred is Car-Mer Geno Ginny 912, who was netics, Carol and Merlin feel that they can help encourage the interest of their children their first cow to make 200lbs. milk/day. “When we started I never dreamt we and grandchildren to carry on the farm. “Our goal is to be a top herd that can merwould have a 200lb. cow,” Merlin said. “She was the reason we went from 2x to 3x this chandise more,” said Merlin. “The interest it creates is everything.” year. We had to relieve her of all that milk!” Ginny is currently 7 years old and scored 84 points. This lactation she is projected to The Next Generation at Car-Mer make 48,864lbs. milk. Carol and Merlin Timmerman are proud In order to expand marketability of their to say that they have raised 8 children at Carherd, the Timmermans have more recently Mer Farm. began buying into more prolific cow families Joyce Furlong is an RN in Galena, Monand have incorporated more flushing into ica Hoppman works at Galena State Bank, their breeding program. Their first calf result- Diane Runde is an ag teacher in Janesville, ing from ET was born in 1990, and last year Wis., Jane Steffes farms with her husband they flushed 6 cows. in Elizabeth, Neil is at home on the dairy, “We want to do more,” said Merlin. “We Nick is a contractor in Galena, Ben is a sur-
veyor, and Carrie Ward works in PR for Pulti Homes in Huntley. Carol is proud to say that all of her daughters were dairy princesses at one point. Joyce was the local DHIA Princess, while Monica, Diane, Jane and Carrie all served as the JoCarroll Dutchess. Carrie also went on to serve as the 2001 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. In addition to their children, Carol and Merlin have 14 grandchildren, half of which showed at the county fair this year. “To me that is why we have registered cows,” Merlin said.
Creating a Successful Operation
In order to maintain profitability and excitement in the dairy, the Timmermans have strived to balance the production aspects of the dairy with the show-type genetics. Merlin is also proud to admit over the years the majority of the herd has grown almost entirely from within. “My theory is that you should be able to grow internally,” Merlin explained. “If you raise your own calves and keep a low cull rate and a low death rate, I think it is possible.” Merlin said they have sold far more animals than they have bought, in addition to maintaining a low cull rate. This has allowed them to milk 300 cows today, compared to only 116 in 1993.
Another key to success at Car-Mer is the emphasis on teamwork and open communication for everyone involved. The Timmermans have achieved this through regular herd meetings, which bring together employees, the nutritionist and the vet to review records and set new goals. A recent result of those meetings occurred this year when they transitioned the herd from 2x milking to 3x. With that change, Merlin said their goal is to reach 1,000lbs. fat by next June. “We want to give credit to family, veterinarians, nutritionists and our Holstein Rep,” said Merlin. “We also appreciate our four additional full time employees and three part time employees. I don’t think you get a good herd average if you don’t have a good support team on your side.” Car-Mer Farm has also been a large supporter of the Holstein Association programs and events to help improve the bottom line of its business. “We use Holstein EASY and Holstein Complete,” said Carol. “We also really appreciate visits from our Holstein Field Rep, Larry Kleiner, to learn more about how the Association can help us succeed.”
Ag Leadership and Involvement
While very active on the farm and in Hol-
“We are proud to be named the Distinguished Breeders because it makes our kids proud of us and proud of the farm. This was probably one of the biggest awards of my lifetime.”
stein Association, Carol and Merlin have also been extremely involved in other facets of the farming community. They have served on boards with the DHIA, Dairy Lab Services, Farm Bureau, Soil and Water, Prairie State/ Select Sires, and their farm service company and church council. In order to give back to the dairy industry, Merlin has also given talks through Extension and to the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College about his farming experiences. “A lot of young people have the idea that getting involved in the dairy business is impossible, but I don’t think so,” said Merlin. “There are ways to transition and team up.” It has been through that passion, involvement, and leadership that Carol and Merlin Timmerman were chosen by the Illinois Holstein Association to receive the 2007 Distinguished Senior Holstein Breeder Award. “It was a great honor to be amongst our peers and receive this award. And it’s not because we have the highest scored herd, but we have a profitable 300 cows and a family that loves it too,” Merlin said. “We are proud to be named the Distinguished Breeders because it makes our kids proud of us and proud of the farm,” said Merlin. “It is something we have been striving for. This was probably one of the biggest awards of my lifetime.”
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Illinois Holstein Convention December 5-7, 2007 • Stratford Inn • Sycamore, Ill.
The Illinois Holstein Convention kicked off on Wednesday, December 5th with the committee meetings at the Stratford Inn in Sycamore, Ill. The next morning began with a welcome from the Tri-County Holstein President, Ray Hess. Next, Ken Mundy, Mayor of Sycamore welcomed the group to Northern Illinois. Afterwards, the men and women sorted off to their respective programs.
The men’s program began with a presentation from Emily Miller, Director of Sales with Trans Ova Genetics in Sioux Center, Iowa. Her talk discussed in vitro fertilization and reverse sorted semen. She also gave examples of success stories from farms using the technology, including Luck-E Holsteins in Hampshire, Ill. The next presenter was Robin Rastani, a Dairy Technical Specialist with MSC (formerly known as Milk Specialities Company) in Dundee, Illinois. Robin spoke about accelerated growth in calves. Julie Brown, Associate Editor of Holstein World spoke next about the future of advertising and marketing. Julie drew from personal experiences at her own farm Julie-B
Holsteins in Marionville, Mo. as a Holstein breeder and how advertising helped promote her own dairy genetics. Finally, Chris West from Frank & West Env. Enq., Inc. of Springfield, Ill. wrapped up the morning with his presentation on Permitting and Environmental questions. Chris provided engineering expertise through his work in odor and waste management. Meanwhile, the women were finishing tours of charming shops in nearby Genoa. Later that afternoon, vehicles left for farm tours of three elite herds in Tri-County. The first farm featured was Lindale and Team Holsteins in Hampshire, Ill. Lindale is owned and operated by Dale, Linda, Jeff and Julie Drendel. The herd consists of 170 cows and 150 heifers. The highlight of the tour was viewing the brand new heifer barn and touring through key cows from their show string, including the Illinois State Fair Supreme Champion, Lindale Mac Dynasty (Ex-94) and NAILE Res. Grand Champion & Illinois Futurity Winner, Irwindale Leduc Molly (Ex-93). The group then headed down the road to Luck-E Holsteins, owned by Dennis, Beth, Matt and Joe Engel. Luck-E is home to over 60 Excellent cows and 121 heifers with dams that average Ex-93. Among the featured cows were family members of Luck-E Advent Kite, Res. Intermediate Champion at World Dairy Expo. Another highlight included family members of former State Show Champion, Bardholm Trust Lee (Ex-93), and their 13 Talent daughters averaging VG-86. Additional highlights at Luck-E included their three recently added barns and beef recipient progam in action from Trans-Ova. The final tour destination was to Lenkaitis Holsteins in St. Charles, Ill. This herd is
Lindale/TEAM Holsteins Show Cows
Luck-E Holsteins - Bardholm Trust Lee Dtrs.
Men’s Program Speakers
Julie Brown, Holstein World; Robin Rastani, MSC; Emily Miller, Tran-Ova Genetics; and Chris West, Frank & West Env. & Enq, Inc.
owned an operated by Albert and Mary Etta Lenkaitis, along with their 4 children and Joe Mills. Their herd featured members of many leading Red & White families. Lenkaitis Holsteins is home to several World Dairy Expo Red & White winners, including the Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion of the WDE Junior Show. After farm tours, the evening concluded with the convention awards banquet. The silent auction also closed then, with proceeds totaling $1,685.80 going to the juniors. Midwest Dairy Association also donated a Bonnie Mohr print and a football signed by the Chicago Bears that were auctioned for $550 and $175 respectively. The print was sold to Mil-R-Mor and all proceeds went to the juniors. Also that night, the juniors drew a name for their ticket raffle for the Holstein Royalty Print. The juniors sold over 265 tickets for $890.00. Kyle Aves of Poplar Grove, Ill. was the lucky winner who donated the print back to be auctioned. The final bidder on the print was Andy Lenkaitis for $425.00. On Friday, the convention wrapped up with the annual meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association.
Thank you to the following Tri-County members on all the convention committees: Chairmen: Registration: Men’s Program: Ladies’ Program: Hospitality: Banquet: Video:
Ray Hess Bill Lenschow Elizabeth Dorn Julie Drendel Marcella Drendel Mark Drendel Marry Etta Lenkaitis Kathy Lenschow JoAnne Matlock Ray Russell Joe Engel Linda Drendel Nancy Heisner Bill & Shirley Berghorn Joe Engel Lisa Alban Carolyn Bollech Karen Brown Beth Engel Shirley Kriegel Dean Dunn
Illinois Holstein Convention December 5-7, 2007 • Stratford Inn • Sycamore, Ill.
Annual Meeting Minutes
President Jim Schumacher called the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association to order at 9:10 a.m. at the Stratford Inn in Sycamore. There were 43 members and guests in attendance. Marla Behrends, Midwest Dairy Association, addressed the group. She noted that to get and retain milk drinkers good cold milk with flavors must reach school age children. Marla encouraged members to voice their opinion about r-BST through letters to their milk processors. The People Behind the Product effort has been extended to include organizations such as Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs and Woman’s Clubs by providing training on how to address consumers. A summer intern program is available through Midwest Dairy Association (IHA member Nicole Stout served in that capacity this past summer). President Schumacher called on IHA Secretary Lori Lyons to read the minutes of the last annual meeting. On a motion by Bruce Clanton which was seconded by Dave Ruppert, the minutes of the December 8, 2006 meeting were approved as read. A treasurer’s report was not presented. The agenda then called for a review of the annual committee summaries. The summaries are as follows:
Animal Health
Report presented by Dave Ruppert Chairman: Dave Ruppert There was one meeting of the Animal Health Committee in 2007. The meeting was held Wednesday, December 5. Dr. Zach Janssen was the speaker. Zach chose three topics to share with the group. It was great having him return to Illinois and help us with this meeting. On a motion by Joann Hartman which was seconded by Norbert Hasheider the Animal Health summary was approved.
Dutchess
Report presented by Lori Lyons Chairman: Vicky Stohlquist The 2007 contest was held at the Interstate Center in Bloomington the evening before the Junior Show (July 19, 2007). The contest returned
Distinguished Senior Breeder Award
Diane Runde, Monica Hoppman, IHA President Jim Schumacher, Jane Steffes, Carrie Ward, Carol, Neil & Merlin Timmerman
to the show ring in 2007. The format of the contest was the same as the prior year with the winner receiving a scholarship provided by Alta Genetics, Ron Schaufelberger and Kevin Lyons. The 2006 retiring Dutchess was Katelyn Kenney from the McHenry-Lake Club. This year’s contestants were Mandy Middleton (Gateway), Kelly Sheehan (Tri-County), Stephanie Aves (Boone-Winnebago) and Emily Lyons (Boone-Winnebago). Mary Etta Lenkaitis served as emcee of the contest and Cheryl Dement, Jackie Florent and Jim Schumacher served as the contest judges. The judges and her fellow contestants chose Stephanie Aves as Miss Congeniality. Kelly Sheehan was selected as first runner-up, and Emily Lyons was crowned the 2007 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. On a motion by Lee Oltmanns which was seconded by Brian Olbrich, the Dutchess summary was approved.
Futurity
Report presented by Kevin Lyons Chairman: Ed Smith The 2007 Illinois Holstein Futurity Shows were held on July 19, 2007 with Larry Tande serving as official judge. Eighteen head were shown in the Two Year Old Futurity. First place went to B-J Grove Cousteau Sunset owned by Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove. Five head were shown in the Five Year Old Futurity. Irwindale Leduc Molly owned by Team Holsteins of Hampshire was the first place winner. The committee thanks the award sponsors and the participants of this year’s futurities. On a motion by Kevin Lyons which was seconded by Brent Pollard, the Futurity summary was approved.
Membership
Report presented by Dale Drendel Chairman: Dale Drendel During the period from May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007, the IHA collected $22,567.56 in dues from its membership campaign. Senior memberships totaled 671, while junior membership totaled 287. There were 14,242 senior cows and 903 junior cows. Membership fees were collected at a rate of $20.00 per senior member and
Distinguished Junior Breeder Award
IHA President Jim Schumacher, Brian & Mary Olbrich with their kids Adam and Morgan
$10.00 per junior member plus an additional $.50 per milking age identified female. On a motion by Dale Drendel which was seconded by Jerry Smith, the Membership summary was approved.
Planning and Evaluation
Report presented by Jerry Smith Chairman: Jerry Smith The planning and evaluation committee met at December 2007 Committee Meetings on Wednesday of this week. The group discussed each of the committee meeting discussion and also rBST issues. On a motion by Jerry Smith which was seconded by Dale Drendel, the Planning and Evaluation summary was approved.
Promotions
Report presented by Brent Pollard Chairmen: Jackie Florent/Brent Pollard The display board was utilized at the State Show, State Picnic, World Dairy Expo and Convention. Promotional Heralds were distributed at Expo and the National Convention. The IHA sponsored a trophy at WDE and placed an advertisement in the Illini Pipeline. On a motion by Brent Pollard which was seconded by Mike Netemeyer, the Promotions summary was approved.
Cookbook
Report presented by Lori Lyons IHA published a cookbook for fundraising purposes in 1999. One thousand five hundred books were printed at that time. Thirty-three cookbooks were sold during the year. The cookbook inventory was transferred to the Lyons’ house. The cookbook inventory was reduced to reflect the number of cookbooks on hand. There are still 159 cookbooks in inventory as of this date that need to be sold. On a motion Brent Pollard which was seconded by Lee Oltmanns the Cookbook summary was approved.
PDCA Sale
Report presented by Lee Oltmanns Chairman: Lee Oltmanns The PDCA Sale was held at 12:30 p.m. on April
Service Award
IHA President Jim Schumacher, Bill & Shirley Berghorn
7, 2007 at the U of I Round Barn. The Holstein sale average was $2,457.50. Twenty Holstein lots were sold. The high selling lot was Mil-R-Mor Durham Perla. She was consigned by Mil-R-Mor Farms and sold to Car-Mer Farms for $7,000. Thanks to all of the consignors and buyers for making the 59th PDCA sale a success. On a motion by Lee Oltmanns which was seconded by Don Ellingson, the PDCA summary was approved.
Publications
Report presented by Jim Schumacher Chairman: Jim Schumacher Four issues of the Herald were published during the year including two Mid West Holstein issues. The success of the Mid West issues has been great. The rates for ads placed in the Herald remained the same as the prior year while ads in the Mid West section were based on a full color, full page rate of $375.00. Co-editors Julie Drendel and Molly Florent joined the Herald in April and are doing a great job. On a motion by Jim Schumacher which was seconded by Joann Hartman, the Publicatons summary was approved.
State Sale
Report presented by Brian Olbrich Chairman: Bob Fruend The 2007 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale was held on October 27, 2007 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Carlyle, IL. The live lot sale average was $3,934.34. The high selling animal was Sandy Valley Lou Taloa-ET; she sold for $16,000, an Illini Golden Opportunity record-breaking
amount. A great big thank you goes out to all of the consignors and buyers at the sale, the sale sponsors, the sale staff, the Clinton County Holstein Club and everyone who made the sale a success. On a motion by Brian Olbrich which was seconded by Dave Ruppert, the State Sale summary was approved.
State Show
Report presented by Kevin Wendling Chairman: Kevin Wendling The show was held on July 20, 2007 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Roger Turner of Guelph, Ontario, Canada was the judge. Award winning individuals were: Grand Champion – Olmar Roy Crystal owned by Jeff Butler and Mark Butz; Reserve Champion was Shoremar BKB S Alicia 2-ETN owned by Alicia 2 Syndicate. Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor honors went to Erbacres Holsteins. The show was dedicated to Ron and Karen Schaufelberger, Greenville, IL. On a motion by Kevin Wendling which was seconded by Brian Olbrich, the State Show summary was approved.
Youth Activity
Report presented by Brian Olbrich Chairmen: Ron & Karen Schaufelberger and Brian & Mary Olbrich Spring Thing was held March 3 and 4, 2007 in Champaign-Urbana. The youth attended the National Holstein Convention on June 23-26, 2007 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The juniors participated in Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy, Scrapbook Competition and Speech and Banner Contests. The senior
Previous Award Recipients Year 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Senior Breeder William Schrage Ralph Muller James Cornue Clyde Lebegue Adolph Kupersmith Foster Walk Del Klussendorf Lester Heinzmann Robert Butler J. George Smith Truman Pocklington Orlo Ruppert Don Zehr Waldo Keilbach Wayne Meng Allen Tucker Richard Muller Ken Erbsen Bill Tracy Robert Miller Wilmer Smith Norman Heinrich Gene and Chris Kunkel Verlo and Ardath DeWall LaVerne & Clarice Koester Ralph & Shirley Twenhafel Bob & Shirley Wild Bob & Elaine Fruend Doug & Ester Shanks Don & Gen Ellingson Don & Marcella Lueking Gary & Marlene Rote Joe & Darlene Vitale Neal & Connie Turley Don & Emily Ehrat Jerry and Sharon Smith Merlin and Carol Timmerman
Junior Breeder Neal Turley Joe Platz Ron Debatin Wayne Berghorn Bill McFadden Roger Grasher Ron Meyer David Ruppert Ralph Twenhafel Ron Schaufelberger Dale Drendel Larry Kleiner Nelson Heinzmann Jim Meyer Howard Dust Lynn Zehr G. Kent Smith Ken Meng Dave Butler Ron Fluegel Dave Shanks Ron & Sylvia Muller Marvin Meyer Boyd & Sandy Schaufelberger Rob & Jane Hendrickson Don & Deb Gueldener Glen & Julie Lyford Kevin & Wendy Erbsen Steve & Ann Marie Irwin Doug & Sheila Lueking None None Mark & Melissa Irwin Kevin Wendling Jason & Tammy Oertel Lucas and Michelle Clanton Brian and Mary Olbrich
Service Award None None None Pat Williams None Kent Ryan A.C. Thomson Bud Boyd John Buford Cal Meyer M. B. Nichols Jack Bingham Bob Howard Dean Dunn None Earl Moeller Lester Helms Robert Butler Gene McCoy Allen Tucker J. George Smith Del Klussendorf Dr. Clarence Moore Kevin Lyons Joann Hartman Mike Hutjens Don & Shirley Zehr David Fischer Ralph & Shirley Glen & Doris Meier Norm and Karen Harms Gene McCoy Richard Muller Lee Oltmanns Don & Gen Ellingson Ray Hess Bill Berghorn
dairy bowl team was named National Champions! John Mitchell represented the state as a Distinguished Junior Member and was honored as one of the twelve semi-finalists, and he also placed second in the senior division of Dairy Jeopardy. The State Junior Show was held July 19 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Grand Champion was Bosdale Mattie Lee owned by Alec Zierer; Luck-E Kreation Cameo owned by Allison Telgemann was named Reserve Grand Champion. The judge was Larry Tande of Minnesota. The state junior convention was November 15 at the Hawthorne Suites in Champaign. New officers are Melinda Kollmann, President; Emily Lyons, VicePresident; Kelly Sheehan, Secretary; Sarah Sheehan, Treasurer; and Miranda Kollmann, Reporter. Kelly Sheehan is the IHA’s 2007-08 Distinguished Junior Member. Spring Thing will be March 1 & 2, 2008 at the Hawthorne Suites in ChampaignUrbana. On a motion by Brian Olbrich which was seconded by Kevin Wendling, the Youth summary was approved.
Website
Chair: Mike Netemeyer The website underwent a web reporter change in January 2007. The layout was changed at this time also. Web reporter Karen Schaufelberger has done a great job of providing current information to the World who updates the site each month. We have had sponsors for each of the pages (home, breeders, juniors, and breeder index pages). It is felt that the website is an important communication tool and may someday replace the written communications with our members. On a motion by Mike Netemeyer which was seconded by Brent Pollard, the Website summary was approved as presented. President Schumacher called on Resolution Committee member Ray Hess who presented the 2007 IHA resolutions as follows: Be it resolved to approve the acts and deeds of the officers and board of directors for the past year. Be it resolved to thank Katelyn Kenney and Emily Lyons for their service as Illinois Holstein Dutchesses. Be it resolved to thank all officers, employees and State Committee chairmen for their efforts and accomplishments this past year. Be it resolved to thank Bob Fruend, the sale staff and sponsors, and the Clinton County Holstein Club for their efforts in hosting the 2007 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. Be it resolved to thank all sponsors and donors for State and District Illinois Holstein functions. Be it resolved to thank George and Kara Kasbergen for hosting the 2007 state picnic. Be it resolved to congratulate Bob Miller on his receipt of the 2007 Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award. Be it resolved to thank the coaches and advisors of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association, University of Illinois and Cooperative Extension Service for their effort and influence and accomplishments in supporting the youth of the Illinois Holstein Association. Be it resolved to congratulate Kaskaskia College on their participation in the Scotland Judging Contest. Be it resolved to thank the members of the Illinois Holstein Association, other individuals and organizations who support the Illinois Junior Hol-
stein Association in their fundraising activities Be it resolved to thank the Tri-County Holstein Club for hosting the 2007 Illinois Holstein Convention in Sycamore Illinois at the Stratford Inn. Be it resolved that the Illinois Holstein Association continues to support and develop the University of Illinois Dairy Herd Program. Hess made a motion to approve the above resolutions. The motion was seconded by Bruce Clanton and passed. Jerry Smith brought forward the name of the directors to be seated on the Board of Directors: Directors filling expired terms: Heart of Illinois Gary Zehr Lincolnland Marc Hilgendorf Tri-County Dale Drendel Tri-County Joe Engel Junior Representatives: President Melinda Kollmann Vice President Emily Lyons Smith made a motion that the names presented be accepted to the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Joann Hartman and passed. In old business it was discussed that a financial report should be presented at the annual meeting. If a final report is not complete, a preliminary report should be available to the membership on hand. In new business, Don Ellingson addressed the group on the use of “Chair” in reference to an IHA member presiding at a committee meeting. A chair is a piece of furniture and not an appropriate reference to an individual in a position of
authority. Ron Schaufelberger stated that the Gateway Holstein Club will likely host the 2008 Illinois Holstein Convention. It was noted that the Illinois Holstein Association is scheduled to host the National Holstein Convention in 2015 and it was further discussed that a committe should be forming to help the planning process along already.. A question on why nomination forms are no longer being used for the junior and senior breeder and service award was brought forward. Forms were not being submitted, so to encourage greater participation it has been necessary only to submit a nomination to the IHA president; this has been in practice for several years. Individual interested in obtaining a copy of the DVD being shown throughout the convention should contact Dean Dunn for information. Marla Behrends encouraged the Illinois Holstein Association to submit information on our award winners to the winners’ local newspapers. Dave Fischer added that the information could be submitted to the Farm Bureau papers and Agri News, as well. Beth Engel was congratulated on the Ag in the Classroom award she received the previous week at the Illinois Farm Bureau Convention. Pauline Erbsen noted that her son, Carl, has also received an Ag in the Classroom grant for his classroom. On a motion by Ron Schaufelberger which was seconded by Joann Hartman the new business of the association was ratified. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned following a motion by Lee Oltmanns which was seconded by Joe Engel.
Annual Financial Report
The 2007 fiscal year financial report (April 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007) will be available on the Illinois Holstein Association website or in printed form. The financial results are summarized as follows:
Activity or Committee 2006-2007 $(13,122) General Operations $(11,960) Membership 17,535 State Show (1,980) Cookbook Sales (1,792) Illinois Purebred Holstein History (559) Promotions (355) District Herd – Land of Lincoln 430 Dutchess Contest (561) Purebred Dairy Cattle Association 58 Publications (10,742) Website (1,053) State Sale 9,886 Futurity Program 65 Youth Program (1,756) Memorial account (98)
Total expenses in excess of revenues
(2,882) (4,044)
If you are interested in receiving a copy of the printed financial report please contact Lori Lyons. Page 16
Board Meeting Notes October 26,2007 • Carlyle, Ill.
• Minutes of June board meeting approved. • Treasurer’s report approved as presented. • Sale Chairman Bob Fruend reported there was terrific interest in the cattle being sold. Several lots have special terms offered by the sellers. Thanks were given to Charlie Will, Jeff Drendel and Lucas Clanton for their help with selections. ate Picnic will be held Sept. 9 at Kasbergen’s Stone Ridge Dairy in Mansfield, Ill. • Extension report by Dave Fischer included the Dairy Days Schedule, the ongoing EPA visits, mandatory Premise ID for fair exhibition, the U of I spring break trip to the states of Washington and Oregon, the proposed 600 cow off-U of I-campus privately owned dairy. • Holstein USA report by Larry Kleiner. Holstein USA can assist with premise ID (cattle and other species); registrations are up 5% over last year and milk and cattle prices are good. • State Show report by Kevin Wendling. 157 head shown. Interstate Center waived $500 fine due to alcohol consumption. Fine will increase to $1,000 in 2008 if problem continues. • Publications committee report given by Molly Florent. Illinois had greatest ad participation in the October Midwest Issue. • State Fair Regulation 43 will be a topic of discussion at the November 14 PDCA meeting. • 2008 National Junior Show rules will change as the date Holstein receives a transfer will be the date used to for junior exhibition.
Thanks for a Great Convention! We would like to thank everyone who attended the Senior Holstein Convention in December. We hope you enjoyed the program and the hospitality among Illinois Holstein members!
Have a safe and prosperous New Year!
The Tri - County Holstein Club Winter 2007
District News Clinton County
The Clinton County Club met November 11th for the annual dinner/banquet. President Jason Brammeier led the meeting. Guest speakers included David Fischer and Steve Kasten of the University of Illinois Extension, Aaron Heinzmann of Kaskaskia College and Larry Kleiner, Holstein Rep. State Director reports were given by Don Lueking and Jason Brammeier. Junior club members Melinda Kollmann, Jessica Schomaker, Miranda Kollmann, Josh Huelsmann and Chris Kollmann gave reports on some junior club activities including Spring Thing, State Junior Convention, State Junior Show, and the State Fair Junior Show. Senior Club Officers include the following: President, Jason Brammeier; Vice President, Mark Thole; Secretary/Treasurer, Jill Brammeier; Show Chairman, Joyce Huelsmann; Co-Reporters, Tracy Harpstrite-Grayling and Dena Brammeier; and Jr. Club Advisors, Gerald and Joyce Huelsmann. State Directors include Don Lueking and Jason Brammeier. County Directors include Harvey Harpstrite, Gary Huels, Eric Netemeyer, Mark Thole, Tony Netemeyer, Bill Jansen, Steve Kollmann, James Ranz and Todd Netemeyer. Dave Fischer presented club awards. Service Award went to Steve Netemeyer of Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Breeder Awards went to Mark & Maryann Thole and Todd Netemeyer. Distiguished Junior Boy and Girl Awards went to Anna Netemeyer and Josh Huelsmann. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Harpstrite-Grayling (harp_b_4@att.net) Dena Brammeier (dodelholsteins@hotmail.com)
Clinton County Award Winners
Mark & Maryann Thole, Sr. Breeder; Todd Netemeyer, Junior Breeder; and Steve Netemeyer, Service Award
Gateway
Hello everyone from the Gateway Club. Summer is over, fall has come to an end and winter is finally here! Show season is over; hope everyone had a great year. Now it is time to think about next year. Congratulations to Callie Zoelzer on her winter calf (Moroville SS Lexus). She was 1st place at the Grand National Junior Show and 3rd at the Mideast National Show. Also exhibiting at the Mideast National Show and the Grand National Junior Show was Brennan Woker, Dennis and Patrick Devore, and B-J-Grove Holsteins. We would like to congratulate Team Holsteins and the Drendel family for having Res. Grand Champion (Irwindale Leduc Molly) at the Mideast National Show. Thank you for supporting Illinois in such a great way. Congratulations to Mandy Middleton for placing 6th in Holsteins, 10th in Jerseys and 9th in Milking Shorthorns, at the post secondary judging contest held at the World Dairy Expo. Also, placing at the NAILE competition, Mandy placed 1st in Brown Swiss and 1st in Holsteins. She placed 12th in reasons and 10th as overall individual. We also would like to congratulate the Kaskaskia College team for placing 5th in Jerseys. The team was 10th in reasons and overall at World Dairy Expo. At the NAILE competition the team placed 5th in Guernsey’s, 4th in Jerseys, 3rd in Brown Swiss and 1st in Holsteins. The team placed 5th in reasons and as an overall team. The Kaskaskia team consists of Mandy Middleton, Jessica Schomaker (Huelsmann), Erin Salger, and Phillip
Clinton County DJM Winners Anna Netemeyer and Josh Huelsmann
Varel. We would like to thank the team for supporting Illinois. Congratulations to Steve and Emily Laesch from Laeshway Holsteins on selling a Boliver daughter at the Planet Holstein Sale in October for $45,000. We had our annual Holstein meeting on November 15 at the Innkeeper in Hamel. About 35 people attended. This year’s officers will be President, Jerry Gaffner; Vice President, Dave Freeman; Secretary/Treasurer, Carlene Keilbach; and Reporters, Tammy Siebert and Michelle Clanton. Additionally, Don Gueldener volunteered to host the Gateway barn meeting in March. We also like to congratulate Molly Florent and Julie Drendel on a job well done on the Herald. It looks awesome!! Hope everyone had a good Classification day and a good time at State Convention. All our hearts and prayers go out to the Howard Dust family, Bruce Clanton family, Dave Freeman family, Steve Laesch family and to everyone else that lost a loved one in the last year. From the Gateway Holstein Club would like to wish everyone all the best in the new year! Respectfully submitted, Tammie Siebert (speechpath2003@yahoo.com) Michelle Clanton (lucasclanton@yahoo.com).
Mississippi-Valley
Our annual club meeting was probably the most interesting annual meeting held in the state. There were several lively topics of discussion. If you want details ask me the next time you see me! Awards presented from the club show: the Tom Neisen Family (Seneteka) were Premier Breeder and Exhibitor; production was awarded to Seneteka Convincer 588 with a 305 ME of 28,343; 1,000 fat, and 784 protein. From the judging contest-junior winners were Niki Neisen, Hannah Weiman, Aaron Weiman, and Andrew Mowen. Senior winners were Kathy Neisen, Helen Thorman. Dennis Sorrill and Jeff Thorman. We also recently elected new officers for our club. Among those are Jeff Thorman, president; Herb Schmiedeskamp, vice-presi(continued to page 24)
Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors Meeting December 7, 2007 President Jim Schumacher called a meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association’s Board of Directors to order at 10:40 a.m. at the Stratford Inn in Sycamore. Secretary Lori Lyons called roll. On a motion by Lee Oltmanns which was seconded by Bill Deters, the minutes of October 26, 2007 meeting were approved as printed and distributed in the directors’ packet. On a motion by Joann Hartman which was seconded by Kevin Wendling, the Treasurer’s report was approved as presented. In old business, the letter in support of the proposed University of Illinois Dairy and encouragement to replace Geoff Dahl’s vacated position has been composed and passed among the district clubs. The letter is mailed to Dr. Merchen, Dr. Easter and Chancellor Herman as soon as the signatures are collected from our district clubs. President Schumacher noted that after the November PDCA meeting and discussion of State Fair regulation 43, a meeting with Dr. Ernst and a lawyer was held this week to further discuss the concerns the state as well as the exhibitors. As it stands nothing can be administered to animals at the State Fair without the State Veterinarian present; this includes medication prescribed by a herd’s local veterinarian. Holstein USA Regional Representative Larry Kleiner reminded the group that Premise Identification will be mandatory for animals exhibited at Illinois fairs beginning in 2008. Good milk prices increased transfers and classifications in 2007. Larry reported that than $57,000 has been raised to date to fund the Jack Bingham Endowed Scholarship. The fund will provide scholarships to qualified University of Illinois students enrolled in the College of ACES Department of Animal Sciences with an interest in dairy. Dave Fischer reported on activities and successes of the 4-H Dairy Judging and Dairy Bowl teams while Gene McCoy reported on the University of Illinois’ Dairy Judging teams. The teams visited more than 30 farms this year. Gene also reported on the golf outing this past year. President Jim Schumacher offered thanks to Mike Hutjens, Gene McCoy and Dave Fischer for all they do for the dairy industry. The following reports were compiled to include information reported directly by the committees as well as content added at the Board Meeting. PDCA Calf Sale Report presented by Lee Oltmanns Chairman: Lee Oltmanns In attendance: Lee Oltmanns, Norbert Hasheider, Dave Ruppert, Gene McCoy, Kevin Wendling, Jim Schumacher and Brian Wesemann Date/Time: March 29, 2008, PDCA meeting at 11:30 a.m. with the sale at 12:30 p.m. Proposed Location: Round Barn at the University of Illinois Consignment Deadline: February 1st Selection Criteria: 25 – 30 calves, heifers and cows of extremely good quality Discussion: This will be the 60th anniversary of the sale. The selection crew will include Bob Miller, Brian Wesemann, Lee Oltmanns, Ray Hess, Dave Ruppert and Jim Schumacher. The catalog will be available online. The age eligible animals are to be TB tested prior to the sale. Budget: 0.00 Following a motion by Lee Oltmanns that was seconded by Kevin Wendling the PDCA Calf Sale Committee report was approved.
Animal Health Report Report presented by David Ruppert Chairman: David Ruppert In attendance: David Ruppert, Zach Janssen, Neal Turley, Larry Kleiner, Lori Lyons, Boyd Schaufelberger, Verlo DeWall, Bill Deters, Kevin Lyons, Ethan Heinzmann, Dave Fischer, Dale Drendel, Dennis Devore, Norbert Hasheider, Gene McCoy, Jerry Smith Discussion: Dr. Zach Janssen spoke on shortage of Food Supply Veterinarians, Animal Well-being and the Tuberculosis permitting requirements for crossing the state line Budget: $0.00 Following a motion by Dave Ruppert that was seconded by Joann Hartman, the Animal Health report was approved. Dutchess Report presented by Lori Lyons Chairman: Lori Lyons In attendance: Lori Lyons, Cindy Deters, Ardath DeWall, Stephanie Stout, Melissa Irwin, Karen Schaufelberger Proposed date/time: July 16, 2008 at 5:30 Proposed location: Interstate Center Show Ring or Lobby of the Interstate Center Entry deadline: May 26, 2008 (with flexibility) Discussion: The program and rules will stay the same with the winner of the contest receiving a scholarship. Semex is in line to be the sponsor in 2008. The group thought that the biggest challenge is building participation. It is believed that personal communication with a potential candidate works best. The committee will ask each club to submit a list of contestants to contact personally. The current Dutchess and a former Dutchess (Stephanie Stout has volunteered if she is available) will meet briefly with age eligible girls at Spring Thing in March to encourage them to participate. Discussion included possible judges to contact for this year’s contest. Budget: Expenses of $550.00 in excess of revenue. Following a motion by Dave Ruppert which was seconded by Kevin Wendling, the Dutchess Committee report was approved. Futurity Report presented by Kevin Lyons Chairman: Ed Smith In attendance: Kevin Lyons, Bruce Clanton, Ron Schaufelberger, Kenneth Hartman, Boyd Schaufelberger, David Ruppert, Lori Lyons Proposed Date/Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5 year olds Judge//Remuneration: Dan Koopmans – One night of lodging and $50.00 Entry Deadline: Same as past years with final payment on July 1, 2008 Discussion: The group decided to eliminate the recognition and plaque for the first place Junior Owned animal. The plaque for the Bred and Owned animal will remain. Budget: 0.00 Following a motion by Joann Hartmann which was seconded by Brent Pollard, the Futurity Report was approved. Membership Report presented by Dale Drendel Chairman: Dale Drendel In attendance: Dale Drendel, Jim Schumacher, Norbert Hasheider, Ethan Heinzmann Discussion: It is recommended the membership rates remain the same for the 2008. The committee asks all members to promote registered Holsteins and membership in the Illinois Holstein Association
to all non-members. Budget: $15,000.00 On a motion by Dale Drendel which was seconded by Norbert Hasheider, the group approved the Membership Committee report. Planning and Evaluation Report presented by Jerry Smith Chairman: Jerry Smith In attendance: Jerry Smith, Sharon Smith, Jeff Drendel, Dale Drendel, David Ruppert, Lori Lyons, Joann Harman, Steve Irwin, Brian Olbrich, Jim Schumacher, Lee Oltmanns, Mike Netemeyer and Kevin Wendling Discussion: The committee chair or another individual in attendance at each of the committee meetings summarized the discussions and recommendations of that committee. In addition the group discussed the r-BST controversy and what actions the IHA might take; this discussion will continue at the Board Meeting. Following a motion by Jerry Smith which was seconded by Joann Hartman, the Planning and Evaluation Committee report was approved. Promotions Report presented by Brent Pollard Chairman: Brent Pollard In attendance: Brent Pollard, Ray Hess, Bill Deters, Cindy Deters, Joe Engel, Mike Netemeyer, Jackie Florent, Joann Hartman, Dennis Devore, Lee Oltmanns, Kenny Hartman Discussion: Jackie reported on the committee’s activities during the past year. Planned Events for Display (including person in charge): State Show – Brent Pollard with help State Picnic – Brent Pollard World Dairy Expo – Brent Pollard? State Convention – Brent Pollard State Sale – Brent Pollard World Dairy Expo was discussed and the condition of the booth. Ron Mikulice is very helpful in allowing us to place the booth in this tack area, but is busy taking care of cattle. It was suggest to research a location change and possibly hook up with other people and to talk with Wisconsin about sharing inside booth space. It was also discussed to have a barn space booth at a cost of $300.00 but then there are issues with maintenance and manpower with this option. It was suggested that fewer Heralds (100) be distributed at Expo. A new booth theme was brought forward by Brent and the committee left it up to him to finalize that design. Approximately 150-200 Heralds were distributed at the National Holstein Convention. The suggestion of the Exec Committee to increase the number distributed was confirmed by the committee. The Committee and Chair agreed that the Cow of the Year contest should be continued next year. It was decided to continue with the card in the Herald to Illinois members (voting cards will not inserted into the Heralds distributed at the National Convention). A website option was decided to be a form that could be filled out and e-mailed to the committee chairman in order to monitor the contest. The requirements for the 2008 contest are proposed as follows: • To have calved at least once. • To have been owned by someone in the state of IL on and after January 1, 2007 or to have been bred by an Illinois member (no IL housing requirements)
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Illinois Dairy Judging Results University of Illinois Travels to National Contests Accelerated Genetics Contest
Katie Boesch, Clint Harre and Erin Lyons competed in the 14th Accelerated Genetics contest in Viroqua, Wis. on Sept. 16th. The team was 5th overall, 4th in reasons, and 3rd in Holsteins out of 18 teams. Individually, Erin Lyons was 7th overall and Clint Harre was 5th in Holsteins.
All-American Contest
Jeff Meyer, John Mitchell, Ryan Graham and Steve Fluty competed in the All-American Dairy Judging Contest in Harrisburg, Pa. on Sept. 17th. The team was 14th overall out of 19 teams, 6th in Ayrshires, 11th in Guernseys and 7th in Holsteins. Individually, John Mitchell was 17th overall and 3rd in Brown Swiss, while Jeff Meyer was 10th in Ayrshires.
World Dairy Expo
At the 2007 National Contest in Madison, Wis., Jeff Meyer, John Mitchell, Ryan Graham and Rachel Baum were 5th overall out of 23 teams. John Mitchell and Jeff Meyer were All-Americans placing 10th Left to right: Coach Gene McCoy, Clint Harre, Steve Fluty, Erin Lyons, of Illinois Dairy Judging Team and 12th respectively overall. Individually, John Mitchell placed 4th in Jeff Meier,University Mitchell, Ryan Steve Graham, Rachel Baum,Jeff Katie Boesche, Coach GeneJohn McCoy, Clint Harre, Fluty, Erin Lyons, Meyer, John Ayrshires and 5th in Red & Whites. Jeff Meyer placed 5th in Ayrshires Coach David Miller. and 11th in Red & Whites, while Rachel Baum placed 8th in Jerseys. The team placed 3rd in Ayrshires, 10th in Guernseys, 3rd in Jerseys and 4th in Red & White Holsteins.
NAILE
Jeff Meyer, John Mitchell and Rachel Baum competed in the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. on November 4th. The team was 17th out of 24 teams. Individually, Jeff Meyer was 30th and John Mitchell was 40th overall. John Mitchell was 22nd in reasons and 12th in Brown Swiss. Team members and coaches thank all the breeders that allowed the team to visit their farms for practice sessions throughout the fall: Steve Irwin Robert Miller & Family Boyd Schaufelberger Steve Laesch & Family David Freeman Doug & Bill Nolan Dement’s Jerseys Sunshine Genetics Dale Drendel & Family Bruce Clanton Family Douglas Murray Greg Borchardt & Family Mackinson Family George & Mike Halpin Kent Smith Family Lee Barber & Family Mark Irwin Dennis Engel & Family Maple Lawn Jersey Farm Eric Topp Tony Snow Meinert Family Lynn & Gary Zehr Dave Ruppert & Family Greg Sauder & Family Hoard’s Dairy Farm Golden Oaks Farms Kilgus Family Lenkaitis Family Olbrich Family
Kaskaskia College Excels at Post Secondary Contests World Dairy Expo
The team consisted of Jessy Shomaker, Mandy Middleton, Erin Salger, and Phillip Varel. The team placed 10th overall and finished 7th in Ayrshires, 6th in Holsteins, 5th in Jerseys and 8th in Reasons. Individually, Jessy Shomaker was 21st overall and 7th in Red & White Holsteins. Mandy Middleton was 26th overall and 13th in Ayrshires, 9th in Milking Shorthorns and 15th in Reasons.
NAILE
Kaskaskia Team Placed 1st in Holsteins at NAILE
The same Kaskaskia team then traveled to Louisville where they competed at the NAILE dairy judging contest. The team finished 5th overall. On an individual level, Jessy Shomaker was 8th overall and 14th in reasons, Mandy Middleton was 10th overall, 1st in Brown Swiss, 1st Holstein and 12th in reasons and Erin Salger was 15th.
Coach Aaron Heinzmann, Mandy Middleton, Jessy Shomaker, Erin Salger, and Kelli Dunklee, National Holstein Foundation Youth Specialist Illinois Holstein Herald
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Distinguished Junior Breeder
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Brian & Mary Olbrich • Holbric Holsteins
olbric Holsteins in Harvard, Illinois is home to the 2007 Distinguished Junior Holstein Breeders, Brian and Mary Olbrich. Along with his brother, Mark and sister, Debbie, Brian is the third generation to grow up on the family farm in McHenry County. As you enter the office at Holbric Holsteins, shelves of trophies, banners, ribbons and plaques cover the walls. However, they only begin to reveal the passion and talent the Olbriches have for the dairy industry.
Establishing the Farm
The Olbrich family first became involved with dairy through Brian’s grandfather, Raymond Olbrich. Ray was a cattle dealer who milked 25 cows by hand. Later, their father Bill decided to keep all the cows nobody wanted and began milking his own grade herd of Holsteins in 1965. However, it wasn’t until Brian and Mark became involved when they entered the registered business. In 1976, they purchased their first four registered Holsteins. Today, Holbric Holsteins consists of 140 cows and was second in the nation for BAA in 2003 and 2006. While Holbric Holsteins is considered among the elite show herds in the state, the Olbriches had to work their way to the top. Brian and Mark are quick to admit their first show heifers weren’t the fanciest. “She kind of looked like a miniature pony,” Mark laughed while describing Brian’s first heifer. “Brian was grinning from ear to ear standing last, but he learned a lot from it.”
Developing an Eye for Cattle
Brian and Mark both attribute much of their early involvement to David Shanks, who farms a few miles down the road.
“Dave took us under his wing as almost a younger brother,” said Mark. “If it weren’t for Dave we wouldn’t have registered cattle. He took us to local sales and judging practices. He was the one who took us to see Roxy at Mil-R-Mor too.” Both Brian and Mark were on the first Illinois dairy bowl team that competed at the Louisville 4-H contest. At the same time, they began testing their eye for cattle and became leaders in dairy judging as well. Later, Brian attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville where he competed on the judging team. His biggest success was in Louisville where he was high individual overall. After honing their cattle selection skills, the Olbriches began purchasing the foundation cows at Holbric Holsteins. Through helpful showing and fitting advice from friends Bill Berghorn, Rodney Drendel and Dave Shanks, they also became highly successful in the showring with these animals and their progeny. “We have been very fortunate,” Brian said. “Every year since 1992, we have either bred or developed a nomination for All-American, Junior All-American, or All-American Red & White.”
Foundation Cow Families
Hart-Two-Hart S-W-D Angella-ET was purchased as a February calf at the Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. “The calf was born and raised at Engels and Dave Shanks had told us about her,” explained Brian. “I remember Dad bidding against Howard Dust at the end, and he was going to quit, but I told him, ‘Dad don’t…keep going.’ I knew that was a heifer we had to have.” After the sale, Angella made the trip to Holbric. “Angella calved for the first time in
December 1991 when we just completed the addition on our barn.” Brian commented. The next year Debbie showed Angella throughout the summer as a first calf Sr. 3year-old, where she received Grand Champion honors in the junior show at Illinois State Show, State Fair and World Dairy Expo. “Angella taught us a lot of things,” Brian said. “We learned that you should never give up. We had that cow overbagged at Madison and she was beginning to lose her seam. Everyone told us to milk her out but we didn’t quit. Angella turned out to be the cow that put us on the map.” Angella’s picture remains the focal point in the office at Holbric Holsteins, with a large picture of her reigning over the desk. Angella only calved two times, with daughters by Hanoverhill Logic and Broker. Holbric Broker Adrian (VG-87) had several daughters, including Holbric Charles Angel, who was Junior Champion at the Illinois State Fair in 1996 and 5th Jr. 2-year-old at NAILE in 1997. She was sold to Stone Ridge Dairy in the Reflections of Holbric II sale. Additionally, Angella had an ET calf sired by RC Matt that won the Illinois Holstein Futurity as a 2-year-old. Another Holbric foundation cow is Elginvue Regal Arlene-Red (2E-90). Arelene was purchased at the Elginvue dispersal with Mike Gregory in 1991 as a 6-year-old. Arlene is the only true Red & White named AllAmerican and All-Canadian in the same year, which she achieved in 1987 as a 2-year-old. Arlene’s most noteworthy daughter is One & Only A Boots (2E-93), a Meadolake Jubilant daughter. “She was a really complete cow that we didn’t show much because she wasn’t very tall,” Brian explained. A Boots has 6 Ex and 13 VG daughters, with several more young animals showing potential to join these high scored progeny. In addition to producing elite female offspring, Arlene had several sons used in the
Elginvue Regal Arlene-Red (2E-90)
Holbric Stardust Countess (4E-93)
Olbrich’s herd. One & Only Arsenio is her Aerostar son leased to International Protein Sires. Additionally, she had a Stardust son, Answer who sired several cows in the herd. Another key cow family is that of GrayView-B Coke Ode (2E-93). Mark bought Coke at the Gray-View dispersal in Union Grove, Wisconsin in 1995. “We bought her for $5,600, which was the most we had every paid for an animal at that time,” Brian said. Coke had only one daughter, Holbric Stardust Countess (4E-93). However, Countess produced many successful daughters, including Holbric Gibson Christine (Ex-92), Holbric Milan Crystal (Ex-90) and Holbric Milan Countessa (Ex-90). “Crystal has a Rubens daughter that sold to Bob and Sue Miller in Wisconsin that went VG this summer as a 2-year-old,” Brian said. “She may be one to watch.” C Duplex Inspiration Gigi (Ex-95) was the favorite foundation cow for both Brian and Mark. When she was purchased in Canada, Gigi was 83pts. but quickly jumped in score. In 1995, she was Reserve Grand Champion and Best Udder of at the Wisconsin Central National Show for Holbric Holsteins. “In 1996 we had the best show year ever,” Brian explained. “Gigi was Grand at Illinois State Fair. We had six cows and a couple heifers, and all the cows won their classes.” That year, Holbric Holsteins was named Premier Exhibitor at the Illinois State Fair, which they went on to win seven other times. “I remember Uncle Billy (Berghorn) sat us down after the show and said, ‘Boys, you just did something everyone dreams about,’” Brian recalled. Gigi had a VG-88 Rudolph daughter, a VG Terrason and three VG Arsenios. There are several granddaughters that have also been successful additions to the herd. Gigi had three sons that have sired several other animals at Holbric, including the Stardust son General, the Storm son Geniune and the Terrason son Genius who is Excellent. The past few years, the Olbrich string had mostly daughters of these homebred bulls. Another important cow for Holbric Holsteins is Holbric Intrepid R A Rosid (VG-87).
Holbric Lindy Rosalyn (2E-94)
Rosid is a Hanoverhill Logic that goes back to one of the four original registered animals at Holbric Holsteins. Her dam was a VG Pete, and her granddam was Holbric Oak George Rosie, the first homebred Excellent and the first 200,000lb. cow at Holbric. Rosid’s most notable daughter is Holbric Lindy Rosalyn (2E-94) DOM *RC. She won the 5-year-old Futurity at Illinios State Show in 1999 and was a member of the 1st place Produce of Dam that year at NAILE. Another exciting daughter by Rosid is Holbric Genuine Reliable (Ex-90). “She may be Rosid’s best daughter when it is all said and done,” said Brian. “She has great size and a great udder.” The Olbriches said they believe the Rosid family may have been the best for producing the type that appeals in the showring.
The Future Era of Genetics
With their extensive flushing program, the Olbriches have sold countless progeny from their foundation cow families in their two Reflections of Holbric sales in 2005 and 2007. However, they have more recently began investing in some new cow families. Miss Stormy Bravolita-ET was purchased at the Summer Event sale in 2005. She is an 87pt. Stormatic daughter out of RegancrestCR Brita (VG-86). The oldest heifer they have from Bravolita is a Zenith heifer. However, they are excited about the potential of this young cow and have already been merchandising embryos from this family. Another recent addition to the herd is Ernlo Sue-Lynn, who was purchased in 2006 in South Dakota at the National Convention Sale. Sue-Lynn is owned with Mark Lomen and is a Shottle out of Ernlo Daisy Lynn. The next dam is the famous Kerndtway Jolt Daisy (Ex-94) GMD DOM. The most recent cow arriving to Holbric Holsteins is Mohrfield Leduc Anita, who was purchased in the Mohrfield Dispersal this past fall. Anita is a Leduc from a VG-87 Encore. The next dam is a VG Lee, and the 3rd dam is Kellwood Broker Amber (Ex-94) who was Res. All-American in 1995. The final red and white addition has been
Ernlo Sue-Lynn (VG-86)
Greenlea R Candy, a 3-year-old *RC Rubens from Bar-Lee Marker Mandy-Red (2E-94). Candy’s full sister is Greenlea Rub MarleneRed (Ex-94) who was Reserve Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo last year. “In the future we are trying to balance breeding show type along with some higher indexing cows,” said Brian.
The Next Generation at Hobric
Brian has two children, Morgan (10) and Adam (9) that are already beginning to share his love for dairy cattle. “As a parent, a highlight for me was watching Morgan show for the first time at State Fair,” Brian said. “She placed seventh out of eight with a Brown Swiss calf and she came out of the ring smiling and asking if she can do it again next year.” In addition to working with their own children, Brian and Mary have served as Illinois Junior Holstein Association Youth Advisors this past year. Brian has also been on the state executive board, has chaired the state show and state sale, and has served as president of the local McHenry-Lake district club. It is through his involvement in the Holstein Association and on his farm, that Brian and his wife Mary were selected as 2007 Distinguished Junior Holstein Breeders. “I was very surprised, honored and very humbled at the same time to be included in the elite group of junior breeders that the state has awarded over the years,” Brian said. “An award of this magnitude is given to an individual, but would be incapable of receiving it without the unselfish help and support of family and friends.” Brian and his son, Adam
ERBACRES GOLDWYN PEACE Nominated All-American Summer Yearling 2007 Nominated Junior All-American Summer Yearling 2007 Junior Champion Illinois Championship Show 2007 Reserve Junior Champion Illinois Championship Junior Show 2007 6th Summer Yearling & Genetic Merit Winner International Holstein Show 2007 Sire: Braedale Goldwyn
dam: erBacreS durham PePSi (damion’s full sister) As a 7 year old, my first year as a Junior Holstein member has been pretty exciting! A big thank you to my family for all your help and support, especially Kevin & Gram for all your hard work in the daily care of our cattle! And, to Dad ... thanks for inspiring me to do my best and teaching me how to take care of Peace & prepare her for the shows ... you are tHe best! Peace is due in June to Mich, so I’m hoping her success can continue! If you are in our area, stop in and see our Advent, Zenith, Goldwyn, Durham & Shottle sisters to Damion!
ERBACRES HOLSTEINS Connor K. Erbsen 10974 Benson Rd., Lanark, IL 61046 Phone: 815-275-4990 Fax: 815-493-2159 email: johnerbsen@aeroinc.net Page 22
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Committee Report (continued from page 18)
• Must have been alive January 1, 2003 or later (a new rule to allow for deceased brood cows where the potential has been realized). A Hall of Fame idea was mentioned but tabled to be discussed later. No new ideas for sales of cookbooks or history books were brought forward. Budget: $450.00 expenses with no revenue (additional if a new WDE strategy is used) Following a motion by Brent Pollard which was seconded by Gary Zehr, the Promotions Committee report was approved. Publications Report presented by Jim Schumacher Chairman: Jim Schumacher In attendance: Jim Schumacher, Julie Drendel, Molly Florent, Brian Wesemann, Lee Oltmanns and Mike Netemeyer Discussion: It was agreed that Molly and Julie have done a great job on their 2 issues. – The committee proposed that the picture policy that was printed in the October issue be made a policy of the Illinois Holstein Herald (less the final line printed in October) – also proposed that a new membership directory be made for 2008 (an insert in the June issue). The listings will include name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. On a motion by Dale Drendel which was seconded by Joann Hartman, the Board decided to look further into the cost of the directories and get back to the Executive Committee for consideration and approval. Breeder ads will stay on the smaller size. New proposed rates for the Herald for contract breeders are 1/4 page $60.00; 1/3 page $75.00; 1/2 page $100.00; full page $200.00. Non-contract breeder ads will be 25% above contract breeder: 1/4 page $75.00; 1/3 page $95.00; 1/2 page $125.00; full page $250.00. Commercial ads will be priced 20% higher than non-contract breeder rates at 1/4 page $90.00; 1/3 page $115.00; 1/2 page $150; full page $300.00. Add $75.00 for two color and $150.00 for full color. The breeder directory ads will be in conjunction with a listing on the website and cost $100 to be allocated at a rate of $75.00 for the Herald and $25.00 for the website. Budget: Loss of $5,000.00 excluding charges for a directory. Following a motion by Joann Hartman which was seconded by Jerry Smith, the Publications Committee report was approved. State Sale Report presented by Brian Olbrich Chairman: Jeff Drendel Vice Chairman: Lucas Clanton In attendance: Jeff Drendel, Jerry Smith, Kevin Wendling, Ralph Twenhafel, Delbert Brammeier, Jim Schumacher, Brian Olbrich, Steve Irwin, Dennis Devore, Dale Drendel, Verlo DeWall Proposed Crew: Tom Morris, auctioneer; Larry Kleiner, pedigrees; ringmen: Scott Courtney, Charlie Will, Mike Deaver Catalog 100 head Date/location: October 25, 2008, at Drendels Maximum 15% commission. Selection criteria and Advertising will be up to the Chairman. Discussion: Chairman’s fee: Proposed to make sure chairmen get a check for the sale. A proposal that the chairman gets 1% of the gross and the 2 co-chairmen each get ½ % of the gross to be paid by the treasurer on an annual basis was rejected. Instead on an amended motion by Jerry Smith which was seconded by Joann Hartman, the group approved the Executive Committee studying this situation and coming up with a proposal on how to handle the sale chairman and co-chairmen remuIllinois Holstein Herald
neration in the future and for the prior two years and the possibility of placing a cap on the remuneration of ringmen. The committee’s proposals to adopt the Clinton Co. policy for Choice of Flushes, to include “we do not guarantee any ultrasound results” in the catalog’s terms and conditions and to add an extra day – cattle can arrive on Tuesday to the consignor letter were approved. Budget: $7,500. Following a motion by Verlo DeWall which was seconded by Dale Drendel, the State Sale Committee report was approved. State Show Report presented by Kevin Wendling Chairman: Ethan Heinzmann Date/Start Time: Junior – July 17, 2008, 8:30 a.m.; Open – July 18, 2008, 8:30 a.m. Proposed judge: Paul Trapp Photographer: Cybil Fisher Photography Discussion: 1. Motion passed to show Bred and Owned Champion before Grand Champion 2. Motion passed by the Committee to change wording in the rules to include all partnership animals was rejected by the Board. The rule will remain unchanged. 3. Motion passed to hire Cybil Fisher 4. Deliver warnings about Alcohol Policy. 5. Motion passed to strike rule 8 from the rules. This rule previous stated that every animal over 30 months of age must have calved within the past 18 months or have a signed veterinarian statement that she is safe in calf. 6. Motion passed to change rule at state fair for Junior/Senior best three to: if bred all three and own at least 1 can show for Junior/Senior best three. 7. Reallocation of State Fair premiums was reviewed. Holsteins will gain $450.00 to the open show and $1,700 to the Land of Lincoln premiums. Tricia Zehr provided an allocation of these new monies which the group agreed to. Budget: $1,000 expenses Following a motion by Kevin Wendling which was seconded by Dave Ruppert, the State Show Committee report was approved. Youth Report presented by Brian Olbrich Chairmen: Brian and Mary Olbrich Vice Chairmen: Mark and Melissa Irwin In attendance: Brian Olbrich, Dave Fischer, Melissa Irwin, Ron and Karen Schaufelberger, Becky Meier, Amy Shanks, Julie Drendel, Stephanie Stout and Lori Lyons Planned activities: Spring Thing, March 1-2, 2008, National Convention, June 22 - , 2008; State Show, July 17, 2008, Junior Annual Meeting, November 22, 2008. Discussion: Raising money for National Convention – suggestion: finding someone to donate a calf to raffle and selling that animal at the State Sale; selling embryos at the state sale that would be donated by someone. Action Proposed: Permission Form for an alternate junior leadsman to show an animal that they don’t own. The non-owner must be 2 or less years older than the owner. There must be a valid reason for the owner not to show their own animal. The decision on whether to allow an alternate leadsman will be up to the junior show chairman. Budget $0.00. Following a motion by Gary Zehr which was seconded by Bruce Clanton, the Youth Committee report was approved. Website Report presen ted by Mike Netemeyer Chairman: Mike Netemeyer In attendance: Mike Netemeyer, Brent Pollard, Julie Drendel, Molly Florent, Brian Wesemann, Lee Oltmanns, Jim Schumacher, Karen Schaufelberger,
Ron Schaufelberger Discussion: • Drop second option concerning 6 month ad • Karen will point out good scores and or show record’s by phone, Ron will research Holstein World and Holstein USA for advertising. • E-mail Lori with self made form to track down receipts and bills monthly • Karen will pick a time to start/stop ads • Herald & Website will ask $100.00 for breeder directory listings ($25.00 going to the website) Proposed format changes: None to layout. Fees for coming year: Same as the past except the breeder listing will be increased from $15.00 to $25.00 per year. Budget: $1,000.00 expense Following a motion by Don Lueking which was seconded by Brent Pollard, the Website Committee report was approved. Executive Committee Report presented by Jim Schumacher Chairman: Jim Schumacher In attendance: Jim Schumacher, Dale Drendel, Brian Olbrich, Joann Hartman, Kevin Wendling, Jerry Smith and Lori Lyons Discussion: • Having the 2008 picnic in the Northern part of the state as inviting Wisconsin to join us. • Asking each of the committee chairmen to complete an outline of the committee’s activities along with a suggested timeline. This will be used by future chairmen and will be a way to keep thing organized and on track. • We discussed distributing a flyer to exhibitors at the State Show with the alcohol policy. • A budget was drafted based on the committee reports On a motion by Joann Hartman that was seconded by Gary Zehr, the Executive Committee report was approved. Following a review of the proposed budget, Joann Hartman made a motion that the budget be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Norbert Hasheider and approved by the Board. The approved budget is as follows: Unrestricted General operations (11,500) Membership 15,000 State Show (1,000) Promotions (450) Land of Lincoln District Herd 0 Dutchess Contest (550) Youth Activity 0 History 0 PDCA 0 Website (1,000) Publications (5,000) Directory (1,000) Cookbook 0 State Sale 7,500 Unrestricted net income 2,000 Designated Futurity 0 Youth Activity 0 Memorial Accounts (120) Total net income 1,880 Nominations were accepted for the Illinois Holstein Executive Committee. Kevin Wendling, Brian Olbrich, Jerry Smith and Joann Hartman were elected by the board members. Norbert Hasheider invited members to join the Southern Holstein Club at a 10:30 barn meeting on March 1 at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. There being no further business and following a motion by Norbert Hasheider which was seconded by Kevin Wendling, the meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori A. Lyons Page 23
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dent; Niki Neisen, secretary-treasurer; and Beth Weas-Cash as reporter. Several of club members attended the state picnic. Thank you to the Kasbergens for their wonderful hospitality. I am awed that there are so many cows in one location. I enjoyed seeing many friends that I have come to know over the years. Ty Meyer and Andrew Mowen were recognized at the John Wood Community College’s Agriculture scholarship reception as receiving scholarships. Cheryl Frericks has started a new job with ADM. RitaFrericks has sold the cows and is no longer milking. We wish both of them success in their new endeavors. Our prayers go out to the family of Bryan Sorrill, who passed away Nov. 11. Even though he was not a member, he was a great customer of our club’s shake stand and will be missed at next year’s county fair. Several of us are busy with basketball watching family members participating or participating ourselves. Sorry if I have missed anything. Hope everyone had a nice Holiday Season and until next time God Bless. Page 24
Respectfully Submitted Beth Weas-Cash
Tri-County
Our Tri-County club met for its annual meeting on November 18th at the Fargo in Sycamore with 46 members enjoying the buffet meal, each other’s company and planning for the state convention and new year. Business included a vote supporting the Boone-Winnebago club’s show at the Belvidere fairgrounds and our intent to again join their show. Discussion was held about holding the state convention closer to the end of the fiscal year (March/April). Our club also wholeheartedly supported the notion of retaining a dairy herd at the University of Illinois, and each member willingly signed the letter of support coming from the Illinois Holstein Association. Congratulations to Ray Hess for winning the Stephenson County Service Award! Dean Dunn reported on a video tape of the 1950 Northern Illinois Black & White Show held at Mooseheart that he had. He noted the bib overalls worn by the men and the ladies in their dresses as they watched the show. He reminded us then that those cattle were shown on grass, and they were housed and milked under trees of Mooseheart.
Those who attended the convention could see the 20 minute show segment Dean had made for the convention. Our club has this DVD available for the minimal cost of $5.00. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE THIS DVD, contact Linda Drendel at 847-683-2590 to enjoy this glimpse into the “good ole days!” Business ended with the election of Kevin Kriegel as a new director and re-electing Dale Drendel and Joe Engel as state directors. The board cast a unanimous ballot for its current officers to again serve the club in 2008. At a December board meeting the directors voted Ray Hess to serve as 2nd state director since Dale, as state vice-president, is already a member of the state board. Our club would like to thank the sponsors who so generously supported the state convention! We were glad to host the convention and hope all of you enjoyed your time in northern Illinois and gathered some important information concerning the “Tools for the Future.” We Tri-County members also congratulate Bill Berghorn and family! Uncle Billy is surely deserving of the Service Award and we thank him for his tireless dedication to his fellow Holstein enthusiasts. by Linda Drendel Winter 2007
International Holstein Show
Saturday, October 6, 2007 • Madison, Wis. Judge: Barclay Phoenix; Greenbank, Ontario Associate Judge: Gerald Coughlin, Jr.; Petersborough, Ontario 411 Head Shown
Grand & Senior Champion Elleeta Skybuck Lucy Cowtown Holsteins; Derby Line, Vt. Res. Grand & Intermediate Champion Harvue Roy Frosty Duckett & Butz; Rudolph, Wis. Reserve Senior Champion Eskdale Stormatic Legend-ET Deaver, Judd, York, Hovden; Wis. Reserve Intermediate Champion La-Par 1593 Gin 1824 T. Lyon & B. Osborn; Westfield, Wis. Junior Champion Ms Atlees Roy Autumn-ET Allyn, Lloyd, & Heath; Canaan, Conn. Reserve Junior Champion J&K-Vue Sept Storm Raine-ET Gerald & Kathy Boop; Millmont, Pa. Premier Breeder Budjon-JK; Lomira, Wis. Premier Exhibitor Arethusa Farm; Litchfield, Wis.
Spring Heifer Calves (33 shown) 1. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. 2. Nelsons Dundee Lizabeth-ET Michelle Nelson; Ceres, Calif. 3. Idee Goldwyn Liza Stiles & Hussey; Turner, Maine 9. Flat-Net Blitz Christina Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. 11. T-Triple-T Durham Lisa Kasbergens; Mansfield, Ill. 13. Macland Dundee L Button-Et Caitlin Meyer; Manteno, Ill. 24. Bbvk Toystory Allie-ET Jeff & Jim Butler; Chebanse, Ill. Winter Heifer Calves (30 shown) 1. Walnutway Kite Casey Triple T & Heath; Lewisburg, Ohio 2. Whitaker Stormy Rae-ET Starmark Holsteins; Wooster, Ohio
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Tramilda Dundee Radiance Keen, Yeoman; Baldwin City, Kans. Fall Heifer Calves (34 shown) 1. Ms Atlees Roy Autumn-ET Allyn, Lloyd & Heath; Canaan, Con. 2. Ms Durham Covergirl-ET Allyn, Whittier & Sutton; Mass. 3. Savage-Leigh Lydon Laurel Ashley Mayer; Taneytown, Md. 6. Brook-Corner Toystory Elite J. Butler & M. Butz; Chebanse, Ill. 18. Joleanna Rainkite Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 29. La-Foster Astro Patty 2 Brooke Kasbergen; Manfield, Ill. Summer Yearlings (25 shown) 1. Gibbs Spirte Fiesta Lincoln Gibbs; Epworth, Iowa 2. Hoese Astro Juls Keen, Epperly, Wolf, Orndor; Ohio 3. Rosedale Chant For Paradise Mark Reuth; Oxford, Wis. 6. Erbacres Goldwyn Peace Connor Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 24. Graybill Damion Victory Paul Graybill; Freeport, Ill. Spring Yearlings (20 shown) 1. Shadow-W Astro Bianca M. Sifford; Johnson City, Tenn. 2. Lake-View Durham Gina-ET Butler, Ludwig; Chebanse, Ill. 3. Craves Zenith Gracious 4449 Patrick Crave; Waterloo, Wis. 17. Above-Par Dundee Penny-ET Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. Winter Yearlings (25 shown) 1. Co-Vale Rubens Jessica-ET Co-Vale Holsteins; Preble, N.Y. 2. Sunrose Champion Lydia B. Gingerich; Millersburg, Ind. 3. Co-Vale Rubens Jaded-ET Co-Vale Holsteins; Preble, N.Y. 4. Luck-E Dundee Jenna Blake Meyer; Manteno, Ill. 6. Char-Mae Zan Mary-ET
Jeff Butler; Chebanse, Ill. Sapa-Ska Astro Sundance-ET Jeff Butler; Chebanse, Ill. 21. AHM Lady Pepperdine-ET Ron Mikulice/AHM; Monroe, Wis. Fall Yearlings (19 shown) 1. J&K-Vue Sept Storm Raine-Et Gerald & K. Boop; Millmont, Pa. 2. Joleanna Jame Janine Morrell, Stouse, Connelly; Pa. 3. W-M Ariannas PT Aesha Allyn, Watts, Albright, Heath; Md. Milking Sr Yearlings (22 shown) 1. Ms Durchan Lady Allana-ET Rob & Sam Smith; Monkton, Md. 2. Ky-Blue Durham Kristen-ET Regancrest & Butz; Waukon, Iowa 3. Arethusa Dundee Savannah Jordan & Nifong; Orfordville, Wis. Junior 2-Yr-Old (34 shown) 1. Eskdale Dundee Marcia Mona Arethusa Farm; Litchfield, Conn. 2. Pencroft-BB Helen-ET Richard Green; Middletown, Del. 3. Miss Macland Sept Juliet-ET Iager & Bulldog; Frederick, Md. 13. Rivercross Rubens Annika-ET Brian Meyer; Manteno, Ill. 24. Budjon Dannys Gib Avalon-ET Gerald Smith; Davis, Ill. 29. Bluff-Ridge Metro Jesse-TW Jennifer Wakeley; Rockford, Ill. Senior 2-Yr-Old (14 shown) 1. Sildal Astro Zelda Triple T & Entourage Farm; Ohio 2. Budjon-JK Durham Episode Yurgaitis & Malkemus; Conn. 3. Bur-Le-Acres Markwell Kit Boerman & Co-Vale; Preble, N.Y. 24. Reedale Roy Felicia Carson Kasbergen; Manfield, Ill. Junior 3-Yr-Old (26 shown) 1. Willows Edge Lee Velcro Van Dyk; New Richmond, Wis. 2. Thal-View Montana J J 13.
Kayser; Milton, Wis. Stone-Front Alvin LaVerne Shane Nodolf; Belmont, Wis. Senior 3-Yr-Old (26 shown) 1. Harvue Roy Frosty Duckett & Butz; Rudolph, Wis. 2. La-Par 1593 Gin 1824 Lyon & Osborn; Westfield, Wis. 3. Von-Hillview Stormat Sandy Budjon, Zastrow, Kietzman; Wis. 14. B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene L. Clanton; Mulberrry Grove, Ill. 21. Cross-Wake Mich Kiley Jennifer Wakeley; Rockford, Ill. Four-Year-Old (34 shown) 1. Eskdale Stormatic Legend-ET Deaver, Judd, York, Hovden; Wis. 2. Ek-Oseeana Ambrosia Ernie Kueffner; Boonsboro, Md. 3. Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel The Hazelnutz; Edgerton, Wis. Five-Year-Old (15 shown) 1. Windy-Knoll-View Pledge-ET J. & N. Burdette; Mercersburg, Pa. 2. Moondale Steffanie-TW Moondale Farm; Monona, Iowa 3. Olmar Roy Crystal Butler, Butz & Marti; Chebanse, Ill. Aged Cow (18 shown) 1. Elleeta Skybuck Lucy Cowtown; Derby Line, Vt. 2. Coldsprings Durchan 109-ET Kingstead & Mercuro; Md. 3. Giltex Bridget Gilbert Texiera; Turlock, Calif. 125,000 lb. Cow (13 shown) 1. Budjon Redmarker Desire Budjon & Peter Vail; Lomira, Wis. 2. Ernest-Anthony Vivian Yurgaitis & Malkemus; Vt. 3. Stone-Rise Durham Lizzy Ziemba & Brown; Aurora, N.Y. 3.
Grand International Red & White Show Grand Champion Lavendar Ruby Redrose-Red Mark Rueth; Oxford, Wis. Reserve Grand Champion Greenlea Rub Marlene-Red Rub Marlene Syndicate; Del. Intermediate Champion Ky Blue Ruben Marla-Red Richard Green; Middletown, Del. Reserve Intermediate Champion Luck-E Advent Kite-Red Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. Junior Champion Premier S Adve Treat-Red C. Hill & R. Green; Thurmont, Md. Reserve Junior Champion Rdmjr Advent Kelly-Red Jeff Butler; Chebanse, Ill. Page 26
Friday, October 5, 2007 • Madison, Wis. Judge: Lynn Harbaugh; Pine River, Wis. 228 Head Shown
Spring Heifer Calves (24 shown) 1. Starmark-Ad Hotsuff-Red Starmark Farm; Wooster, Ohio 2. Budjon-Nitzy Destiny-Red Budjon & J. Nitz; Lomira, Wis. 7. Net-A-Way Advent Sundae Netemeyer; Germantown, Ill. Winter Heifer Calves (27 shown) 1. Jen-D Devil Tiffany-Red R. Stransky & J. Dingbaum; Minn. 2. Medo-Lawn Infer Cherry-Red Thomas & Robins; Ga. 11. Net-A-Way Sstrm Rafaela-Red Netemeyer; Germantown, Ill.
Fall Heifer Calves (29 shown) 1. Lki Mb Advent Regina-Red Van Exel & Airosa; Lodi, Calif. 2. Be-Joly Advent Radiance-Red Tracy Pollack; Van Dyne, Wis. 4. Ms Ka-Geo Kite Maui-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. 9. Shannondoah Advent Ranee-Red Verlo DeWall; Shannon, Ill. Summer Yearlings (14 shown) 1. Rdmjr Advent Kelly-Red Jeffery Butler; Chebanse, Ill. 2. Goldfawn Advent Rae-Red Abbi Goldenberg; McGregor, Tex.
Spring Yearlings (10 shown) 1. Premier S Adve Treat-Red C. Hill & R. Green; Thurmont, Md. 2. Windsor-Manor Riki-Red Richard Green; Middletown, Del. 3. Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill. Winter Yearlings (13 shown) 1. L-Maples Advent Sissy-Red Tom Lyon; Westfield, Wis. 2. Md-Heavensent Ladeva-Red Richard Green; Middletown, Del. 13. Driftline Redman Jenny-Red Jason Swanson; Capron, Ill. Winter 2007
International Junior Holstein Show Monday, October 2, 2007 • Madison, Wis. Judge: Michael Heath; Westminster, Md. 188 Head Shown
Spring Heifer Calves (15 shown) 1. Siemers Gold Sunshine-ET J. & C. Siemers; Newton, Wis. 2. Four-Hills Durham Jamie-ET Elizabeth Hill; Bristol, Vt. 3. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. 5. Flat-Net Blitz Cristina Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. Winter Heifer Calves (22 shown) 1. Regancrest-BH Tazay-ET Butz; Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2. Lazy-A Ss Susann 108-ET R. Cunningham; Penngrove, Calif. 3. Thal-View M E Epony Calep Dewitt; Clinton, Wis. 17. Five West SS Posey Ellie Lenkaitis; Winnebago, Ill. Fall Heifer Calves (25 shown) 1. Savage-Leigh Lydon Laurel Ashley Mayer; Taneytown, Md. 2. Willows Edge Zenith Lapel C. Van Dyk; New Richmond, Wis. 3. Siemers Dundee Haya 9652-ET J. & C. Siemers; Newton, Wis. 13. Joleanna Rainkite Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 14. La-Foster Astro Patty 2 Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.
Summer Yearlings (21 shown) 1. Gibbs Spirte Fiesta Lincoln Gibbs; Epworth, Iowa 2. Carrousel Stormatic Dellia Jesse Byma; Illon, N.Y. 3. M & M Valley Cherry Katie Muntz; Cynthiana, Ky. 10. Graybill Damion Victory Paul Graybill; Freeport, Ill. Spring Yearlings (16 shown) 1. Craves Zenith Gracious 4449 Patrick Crave; Waterloo, Wis. 2. Shadow-W Astro Bianca M. Sifford; Johnson City, Tenn. 3. Corjess Buckaneer Hi-C Paige Morrill; Dekalb Jct., N.Y. 4. Above-Par Dundee Penny-ET Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. Winter Yearlings (13 shown) 1. Char-Mae Zan Mary-ET Morgan Behnke; New Glarus, Wis. 2. Sunrose Champion Lydia B. Gingerich; Millersburg, Ind. 3. Ms Koebel Dundee Jen-ET G. & T. Koebel; Three Oaks, Mich. Fall Yearlings (16 shown) 1. TS-Bakers Tulip Morgan Rock; Lomira, Wis. 2. Penicks Dundee Kris Clingan & Penick; Orland, Ind. 3. Ridgedale Ava-ET W. Conrad; Sharon Springs, N.Y. Milking Sr Yearlings (4 shown) 1. Arethusa Dundee Savannah Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 2. Harvue Durham Emily Matt Hardesty; Berryville, Va. 3. Jeffrery-Way Durham Tana Trent Hendrickson; Belleville, Wis. Junior 2-Yr-Old (8 shown) 1. Lazy-A Dundee Susann-ET R. Cunningham; Penngrove, Calif. 2. Bar-Lee Dundee Ruby Greta Koebel; Three Oaks, Mich.
Fall Yearlings (9 shown) 1. Greenlea Ss Care-Red Deaver & Kunde; Edgerton, Wis. 2. Greenlea Ss Candi-Red Richard Green; Middletown, Del. Milking Yearlings (4 shown) 1. Ernest-Anthony Rayna-Red Ernie Kueffner; Boonsboro, Md. 2. Glo-Crest Jord Liz 4127-Red C. Olson & Synergy; Pulaski, Wis. Junior Two-Yr-Old (23 shown) 1. Reedale S Storm June-Red Jeff Butler & Butz; Chebanse, Ill. 2. Moody-Meadows Nita-Red Raggi, Wolfe, Janssen; Md. Senior Two-Yr-Old (9 shown) 1. Carrousel Talnt Rily-Red Rueth & Starmark; Oxford, Wis. 2. Blaze-N-Sun Sunny-Red Boop & Bendig; Gettysburg, Pa.
Junior Three-Yr-Old (14 shown) 1. Luck-E Advent Kite-Red Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 2. Sunny-Views Kites Kitten-Red Matt Hopkins; Oconomowoc, Wis. Senior Three-Yr-Old (13 shown) 1. Ky-Blue Ruben Marla-Red Richard Green; Middletown; Del. 2. Greenlea Rose-Red Malin & Rosedale; Oxford, Wis. Four-Year-Old (14 shown) 1. Creek Knoll Distrig-Red Richard Green; Middletown, Del. 2. Red-Vision Dis Della-Red Kingsmill Farm II; Durham, N.C. Five-Year-Old (9 shown) 1. Greenlea Rub Marlene-Red Rub Marlene Syndicate; Del. 2. Erbacres Rubens Libby-Red Richard Green; Middletown, Del.
Grand Champion Hillmont Durham Lyndi Luther Hillegass; Berlin, Pa. Reserve Grand Champion Kennvale Davis Holly Matthew Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. Junior Champion Char-Mae Zan Mary-ET Morgan Behnke; New Glarus, Wis. Reserve Junior Champion Craves Zenith Gracious 4449 Patrick Crave; Waterloo, Wis.
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Carson Kasbergen exhibiting during the International Junior Holstein Show at World Dairy Expo. 3.
Willows Edge Durham Virgo J. Van Dyk; New Richmond, Wis. 7. Bluff-Ridge Metro Jesse-TW Jennifer Wakeley; Rockford, Ill. Senior 2-Yr-Old (14 shown) 1. Jo-Clar Linjet Charlette C. Richardson; Milladore, Wis. 2. Frontier Durham Carrie-ET Kari Kronberg; Hilmar, Calif. 3. Hyde Away Champion Shania A., A., & L. Hyde; La Mesa, N.M. Junior 3-Yr-Old (6 shown) 1. Stone-Front Advent LaVerne Shane Nodolf; Belmont, Wis. 2. Cambridge Finley Ellie Alex Heger; Hamilton, Ohio 3. Mayhill Durham Dayna Kris Hill; Fountain City; Ind. Senior 3-Yr-Old (11 shown) 1. Beatyview Kite Tabby Cole Beaty; McDonald; Tenn. 2. Lida-Acres Cousteau April D. Johnson; Pelican Rapids, Minn. 3. Welk-Shade Skychief Del-ET Linda Behling; Fox Lake, Wis. 5. Cross-Wake Mich Kiley Jennifer Wakeley; Rockford, Ill. Four-Year-Old (11 shown) 1. Weatherview Kon Matt Brown; Pleasant Hope, Mo. 2. Gar-Len RJ Millie Whitney Jones; Mayville, Tenn. 3. Willows Edge Gib Fancy-ET
Tom Wegner; Ettrick, Wis. Five-Year-Old (3 shown) 1. Earlen Terrason Steph Scott Landis; Goshen, Ind. 2. Montdale Linjet Laguna Matt Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. 3. Mill-Whell Ljet Chole Kelly Lee; Johnson Creek, Wis. Aged Cow (3 shown) 1. Hillmont Durham Lyndi Luther Hillegass; Berlin, Pa. 2. Kennvale Davis Holly Matt Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. 3. Mar-Del-View Encore Jamie K. Gibson & Taylor; Eminence, Ky.
Aged Cow (5 shown) 1. Hale-Valley Maui-Red Regancrest Farm; Waukon, Iowa 2. Elmflo Rubens Jackie-Red VandeZande; Waupun, Wis.
125,000 lb Cow (5 shown) 1. Lavendar Ruby Redrose-Red Mark Rueth; Oxford, Wis. 2. Elm Park Paris-Red Elm Park Farms; Sheboygan, Wis.
Luck-E Advent Kite-Red Reserve Intermediate Champion
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Illinois 4-H Judging Team Competes at World Dairy Expo The Illinois 4-H Dairy Judging Team was among thirty 4-H teams from across the Nation who had the opportunity to compete for top honors at the 2007 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on October 1. The Illinois 4-H team members placed 11th high team overall at the contest, which was held at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis. Team members included the following: Emily Elliott, Monmouth; Sara Haag, Cullom; Chris Kollmann, New Baden; and Mikayla Krause, Milmine, Ill. On an individual basis, Chris Kollmann received a top 25 “All-American” plaque for placing 21st high individual overall out of 117 youth participating. Kollmann also placed 9th high individual in the Guernsey breed and 18th top individual in the Jersey. Sara Haag placed 16th in the Ayrshire breed competition, 20th in the Jersey breed, and 37th top individual overall. Mikayla Krause placed 18th in Holstein breed and 41st top individual overall On a “top 10” team basis, Illinois was recognized for placing 9th high team in the Ayrshire breed, 10th in Guernsey, and 10th in the Jersey breed team score. Team sponsors included Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and Illinois 4-H Foundation. In addition, Effingham Equity, Effingham, Illinois sponsored the team jackets. The team was coached by Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator.
4-H Dairy Judging Team
Sara Haag, Chris Kollmann, Mikayla Krause, Emily Elliott, and seated is Coach Dave Fischer
Illinois 4-H Dairy Bowl Results
4-H Dairy Bowl Team Placing 5th at NAILE
Seated L to R: Coach Dave Fischer and Alissa Koester; Standing L to R: Chris Kollmann, Aaron Mitchell and Grace Shanks
The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team received “Honorable Mention” by placing 5th in the 2007 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition held in Louisville, Kentucky on November 2nd & 3rd. Team members included: Alissa Koester, Dakota; Chris Kollmann, New Baden; Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago; and Grace Shanks, Garden Prairie, IL. These Illinois 4-H members competed against 18 other state teams participating from throughout the United States. The 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is a premier event of education and competition among dairy youth. This was the 28th year for the Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition, held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). The 4-H dairy quiz bowl is one of the nation’s most challenging contests for dairy industry youth as it tests the contestants’ knowledge in various areas including dairy production, dairy products and dairy science. The competition includes each team member answering a 50-question test and then each team competes with other teams in the double elimination contest. Each round consists of a series of 5 team questions and 20 toss up questions. Thank you to Diamond V Mills, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for sponsoring the team jackets and to the Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and the Illinois 4-H Foundation who sponsored the team expenses. Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator, was the team coach.
Livestock Premise Registration Required for 2008 Exhibition A Livestock Premises Identification number will be required for livestock exhibition at all 2008 county, state, 4-H and FFA fairs in Illinois. Livestock Premises Identification/ Registration is part of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), which is a state/federal/industry cooperative program intended to identify animal premises by assigning a unique number (a Premises Identification number) to each location where livestock and/or Page 28
poultry are born, managed, marketed or exhibited. Premises registration is critical to protecting Illinois’ livestock industry as it helps animal health officials minimize track base times in the event of an animal disease outbreak. A Premises ID is for a location where animals are produced and/or raised The Premises ID number may or may not be registered in the exhibitor’s name as it relates only to where the livestock are housed and not ownership.
The Premise ID number should be obtained prior to making fair entries and placed on the entry form. Premises registration is free and can be obtained online at www.agr.state. il.us/premiseid or by calling 1-866-2999256 and request a paper form. When registering online, you will immediately be issued the Premise ID number. When mailing in a paper form, you may need to allow 3-4 weeks to be issued a number. Winter 2007
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North American International Livestock Exposition Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Monday, November 5, 2007 • Louisville, KY
Junior Show Results Grand Champion Logsdons Durham Cher Katie Gibson; Eminence, Ky. Reserve Grand Champion Kennvale Davis Holly Matthew Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. Intermediate Champion Rose Vue Skyc Whiskeygirl Tad Nelson; Urbana, Ohio Reserve Intermediate Champion Victory View S Storm Fay-ET Katie Gibson; Eminence, Ky. Junior Champion Express SMD Dundee Luscious Keen & Yeoman; Balwin City, Kans. Reserve Junior Champion Penicks Dundee Kris A. Penick & D. Clingan; Orland, Ind. Spring Heifer Calves (13 shown) 1. M & M Valley Tarah Katie Muntz; Cynthiana, Ky. 2. Rocky Top Aspen Vanna-ET Matthew Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. 3. Flat-Net Blitz Cristina Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. Winter Heifer Calves (15 shown) 1. Moroville SS Lexus-ET Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. 2. Tower Ridge Primetime Paris Austin Rademacher; Penfield, Ill. 3. Penick’s Terrason Danyele P., A., & D. Clingan; Orland, Ind.
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Koll-Kreek Wildman Patricia Chris Kollmann; New Baden, Ill. Fall Heifer Calves (14 shown) 1. Rocky Top Astro Val-ET Matthew Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. 2. Pop-A-Top Gold Martina-ET Jeff Turner; Les, Tenn. 3. Jo-Man Ms Answer Rheanna Tyler Williamson; Harrodsburg, Ky. Summer Yearlings (7 shown) 1. Bridges Snow Kit Katie L & K Trowbridge; Horse Cave, Ky. 2. M & M Valley Cherry Katie Muntz; Cynthiana, Ky. 3. Ms Mtmanor Titanic Calli-ET Bradley Gilbert; Morristown, Tenn. Spring Yearlings (9 shown) 1. Engleking Elp Noname J. Engleking; Greenfield, Ind. 2. Mill Wheel Astro Paxton M. Lee; Johnson Creek, Wis. 3. Ka Geo Dundee Hatti-ET L & K Trowbridge; Horse Cave, Ky. Winter Yearlings (9 shown) 1. Middland View Harts Hope-ET M. & M. Stookey; Milford, Ind. 2. Miss CameronRidge Dun Rosi Keen & Iager; Baldwin City; Kans. 3. Buckmeadow Dundee Madison Tyler Buckley; Lawrenceburg, Ky. 4. Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. 5. GBM SStorm Luckie
Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. Fall Yearlings (6 shown) 1. Express SMD Dundee Luscious Keen & Yeoman; Balwin City, Kans. 2. Penicks Dundee Kris A. Penick & D. Clingan; Orland, Ind. 3. Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. Milking Yearlings (3 shown) 1. BLK J Ridge Durham 745 Andy McElroy; Murfreesboro, Ind. 2. Kinslow Roy Tonya L. Kinslow; Smiths Grove, Ky. 3. Ty-Jus-Mor Dunde Rosadee-ET Tyler Buckley; Lawrenceburg, Ky. Junior Two Year Old (10 shown) 1. Victory View S Storm Fay-ET Katie Gibson; Eminence, Ky. 2. Tex Stein Roy Synloryiea M., M., & J. Stookey; Milford, Ind. 3. Arethusa Dundee Miracle Parker Hardy; Tipton, Mich. Senior Two Year Old (7 shown) 1. Rose Vue Skyc Whiskeygirl Tad Nelson; Urbana, Ohio 2. MD-Maple-Dell J Ashley Cole Beaty; McDonald, Tenn. 3. Logsdons Stormatic DD Joe Bratcher; Crab Orchard; Ky. 4. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover Patrick DeVore; Benton, Ill. Junior Three Year Old (1 shown) 1. RyanVu Gibson Beyonce-ET
Ryan & Ferry; Fond du Lac, Wis. Senior Three Year Old (4 shown) 1. Farmore Redmark Loni Lois Curtis Bickel; New Vienna, Ohio 2. Dodgeland Kite Julie F. Curren; Okeechobee, Fla. 3. Symphony Joy Lee Dalton Todd; Chapel Hill, Tenn. Four Year Old (8 shown) 1. Logsdons Durham Cher Katie Gibson; Eminence, Ky. 2. T&L Haven Rubens Monarch Cannon & Natzke; West Union, IA. 3. Klassens Stormatic Val Bailee Whitehead; Conway, Mo. 6. Holbric Tornado Appolla Brennan Woker; Greenville, Ill. Five Year Old (2 shown) 1. Montdale Linjet Laguna Matt Mitchell; LaFollette; Tenn. 2. Mar-Jean Lightning Noah-Red Jackson & Briles; Greenfield, Ind. Aged Cow (3 shown) 1. Kennvale Davis Holly Matt Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. 2. Autumn-Ridge Strm Murphy-ET Reid Lundy; Granville, N.Y. 3. Symphony Wilma Storm Bailey Womble; Chapel Hill, Tenn. Dry Cow (2 shown) 1. Symphony B Stardust Hope Bailey Womble; Chapel Hill, Tenn. 2. Lil Miss Acres Snazzs Jazz K., K., & M. Tessier; Donalds, S.C.
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North American International Livestock Exposition Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Monday, November 5, 2007 • Louisville, KY Open Show Results Spring Heifer Calves (15 shown) 1. M & M Valley Tarah Katie Muntz; Cynthiana, Ky. 2. Manley Dundee Kaye Ka Geo; Stanford, Ky. 3. Velvet View Rodeo-ET Schlauch; Big Prairie, Ohio 4. TripleT Durham Lisa Kasbergens; Mansfield, Ill. 9. Flat-Net Blitz Cristina Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. Winter Heifer Calves (17 shown) 1. Tower Ridge Primetime Paris Austin Rademacher; Penfield, Ill. 2. Maple-Downs Dup Gumdrop Maple Downs II; Middleburgh, NY 3. Moroville SS Lexus-ET Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. 14. Koll-Kreek Wildman Patricia Chris Kollmann; New Baden, Ill. Fall Heifer Calves (16 shown) 1. MS Charos Duplex Carrie-ET Maple Downs; Middleburgh, NY 2. Pop-A-Top Gold Martina-ET Jeff Turner; Les, Tenn. 3. J D Coonridge Durham Britney-ET Lanie Coons; Monticello; Iowa 5. B-J-Grove Terrason BB Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 6. Rock-I Lorri Dundee Lombada Rock-I Farms; Orangeville, Ill. 11. B-J-Grove Blitz Rosetta Y. Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. Summer Yearlings (9 shown) 1. Express SMD Kinze Express/SMD; Urbana, Ohio 2. Bridges Snow Kit Katie Bridges Farm; Horse Cave, Ky. 3. M & M Valley Cherry Katie Muntz; Cynthiana, Ky. 6. B-J-Grove Mailing Mermaid Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. Spring Yearlings (13 shown) 1. Mill Wheel Astro Paxton M. Lee; Johnson Creek, Wis. 2. Engleking Elp Noname P. Engleking; Greenfield, Ind. 3. Dow-View Lyster Gold Penick Dairy; Orland, Ind. Winter Yearlings (10 shown) 1. AHM Lady Pepperdine-ET Ron Mikulice; Orangeville, Ill. 2. Middland View Harts Hope-ET M. & M. Stookey; Milford, Ind. 3. Minsu Dundee Capri Terry Penick; Orland, Ind. 5. GBM SStorm Luckie
Judge: Lynn Lee; Smyrna, Tenn.
Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. 9. Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. Fall Yearlings (5 shown) 1. Den K Champion Musical Tumbleweed; Lowell, Mich. 2. Penicks Dundee Kris Penick Dairy; Orland, Ind. 3. Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. Milking Yearlings (5 shown) 1. Express SMD Tanika Express/SMD; Urbana, Ohio 2. BLK J Ridge Durham 745 Andy McElroy; Murfreesboro, Ind. 3. Kennstock Mr Durham Expo Raggi & Wolfe; Union Bridge; Md. Junior Two Year Old (16 shown) 1. Lake View Astronomi Taylor Iager & Van Exel; Welch Okla. 2. Miss Express Charlize Express/SMD; Urbana, Ohio 3. Victory View Sstorm Fay-Et Katie Gibson; Eminence, Ky. 10. Blukel Merchant Allie Blukel Holsteins; Granville, Ill. 13. B-J-Grove Roy Jewel Y. Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. Senior Two Year Old (10 shown) 1. Rose Vue Skyc Whiskeygirl Nelson Dairy; Urbana, Ohio 2. MD-Maple-Dell J Ashley Cole Beaty; McDonald, Tenn. 3. Sunny Hillvue Pro Colette Vance Proctor; Vale, N.C. 4. B-J-Grove Champion Sunset Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove; Ill. 5. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover Patrick DeVore; Benton, Ill. Junior Three Year Old (9 shown) 1. RyanVu Gibson Beyonce-ET Ryan & Ferry; Fond du lac, Wis. 2. Stan-Mar-Dale Rubens Maxiom; Express/SMD; Urbana, Ohio 3. Garner Ito Darby Lindale Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. 7. Zach Dundee Sylvia Tony Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. Senior Three Yr Old (11 shown) 1. Sunny Hillvue Checker Petal Vance Proctor; Vale, N.C. 2. Elm Springs Strmatic Hillary Van Exel & Airosa; Lodi, Calif.
Louisville Champions
Jeff Drendel, owner; Irwindale Leduc Molly, Res. Grand Champion; Kevin Kriegel, Leadsman; Kennvale Davis Holly, Grand Champion; Matt Mitchell, owner; Lynn Lee, judge 3. Knolltop Outside Holly Bobby Hart; North Adams, Mich. 4. B-J-Grove Allegro Carlene L. Clanton; Mulberry Grove; Ill. 10. Savage-Leigh Leland Suzi-Q Brennan Woker; Benton, Ill. Four Year Old (9 shown) 1. T&L Haven Rubens Monarch Cannon & Natzke; West Union, Ia. 2. Red Vision Dory-Red Mercuro, Green; Middletown, Del. 3. Logsdons Durham Cher Katie Gibson; Eminence, Ky. 7. Blukel Roy Trudy Blukel Holsteins; Granville, Ill. 8. Holbric Tornado Appolla Brennan Woker; Greenville, Ill. 9. B-J-Grove Rubens DD Y. Clanton; Mulberry Grove; Ill. Five Year Old (5 shown) 1. Irwindale Leduc Molly TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Montdale Linjet Laguna Matt Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. 3. Lindale Eland Frisky Lindale Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. 5. Kagwick Durham Ivy-TW TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.
Aged Cow (4 shown) 1. Kennvale Davis Holly Matt Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. 2. Stan-Mar-Dale Storm Aspire Express/SMD; Urbana, Ohio 3. Imperial Cleopatra Tencleve Farms; Little Rock; Ark. 125,000 Lb. Cows (4 shown) 1. Topp View Rubens Extasy Topp-View; Botkins, Ohio 2. Lindale Mac Dynasty Jeff Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Autumn-Ridge Strm Murphy-Et Reid Lundy; Granville, N.Y. Dry 3 & 4 Yr Old (3 shown) 1. Symphony LT Dee Dee Maple Leaf; Chapel Hill, Tenn. 2. Lil Miss Acres Snazzs Jazz K., K., & M. Tessier; Donalds, S.C. 3. Oakvale Lyster Claudette Oakvale; Greenville, Ohio Dry Aged Cow (2 shown) 1. Symphony B Stardust Hope Maple Leaf; Chaple Hill, Tenn. 2. Express SMD LJ Banshee Express/SMD; Urbana, Ohio
Grand Champion Kennvale Davis Holly Matthew Mitchell; LaFollette, Tenn. Reserve Grand Champion Irwindale Leduc Molly Team Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. Intermediate Champion Sunny Hillvue Checker Petal Vance Proctor; Vale, N.C. Reserve Intermediate Champion Rose Vue Skyc Whiskeygirl Nelson Dairy; Urbana, Ohio Junior Champion Den K Champion Musical Tumbleweed; Lowell, Mich. Reserve Junior Champion Mill Whell Astro Paxton Maureen Lee; Johnson Creek, Wis.
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ILLINOIS JUN Annual Junior Meeting
Illinois Junior Holstein Association Officers President: Melinda Kollmann 403 Althea Ln. New Baden, Ill. 62265 (618) 520-8011 holsteinlover_87@hotmail.com Vice President: Emily Lyons 302 Taft Hall 1213 S. 4th St. Champaign, IL 61820 (815) 988-7126 erlyons2@uiuc.edu Secretary: Kelly Sheehan 305 N. Lincoln Ave. Apt. 219 Urbana, Ill. 61801 (847) 370-3892 cell ksheeha3@uiuc.edu Treasurer: Sarah Sheehan 6111 Ridgeview Dr. Huntley, Ill. 60142 (847) 514-2987 sescows@yahoo.com Reporter: Miranda Kollmann 403 Althea Ln. New Baden, Ill. 62265 (618) 973-4344 mirandak_2010@hotmail.com
President John Mitchell called the meeting to order at 10:20AM on November 17, 2007 at the Hawthorn Suites in Champaign. Emily Lyons welcomed everyone as the 2007 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. Kelly Sheehan announced that the minutes from the last meeting were printed in the Illinois Holstein Herald and Emily Lyons approved the minutes; Kyle Koester seconded. Kyle gave the treasurer’s reports and pointed out that the National Junior Holstein Convention was expensive and we will need to fundraise this year. Haley Lyons and Miranda Kollmann approved and seconded the treasurer’s report. In old business, we discussed the National Convention and Spring Thing. The consensus was that everyone enjoyed bowling at Spring Thing last year, but it would be fun to do something different. Ice skating at the U of I rink was suggested. Kelly Sheehan said that if it will fit in the schedule, she would like to incorporate a workshop into Spring Thing and ask a professor at U of I to teach participants about a particular aspect of the dairy industry. One idea mentioned was a workshop to learn how to read pedigrees. Then Erin Lyons explained the prizes for the State Junior Show were different this year and asked for new ideas for future years so we don’t give the same prize every year. The club voted to ask Dan Koopman to be the judge at next year’s State Junior Show. Dave Ruppert will be asked as a second showmanship judge. In new business, the silent auction held annually at the Illinois Senior Convention was discussed. John encouraged everyone to ask the senior members to donate an item to the silent auction in support of the juniors. The idea of a T-shirt sale was proposed as a possible fundraiser. A contest will be held for a T-shirt design and voted on by all junior participants at Spring Thing. Orders will be placed at that time so they can be ready for all summer activities. Any junior member can submit an idea, even if they do not attend Spring Thing this year. Ideas should be sent to Kelly Sheehan or Emily Lyons. Next, John discussed news from our JAC representative. Transfer dates will be determined by when Holstein Assoc. received the transfer application and not when the transfer was made. This means that transfers must be received by January 1st for cows and June 1st Group of junior members at the annual meeting for heifers for the year showing at a national show. Erin Lyons moved to follow the new National rules on a state level; Kyle Koester seconded. The National Junior Holstein Association has also established rules for a leasing program. Kyle Koester moved to adopt the National leasing rules on a state level; Erin Lyons seconded. This year, there will be a new contest at the National Junior Convention for a digital scrapbook. This is similar to a slideshow on power point highlighting the state’s junior activities. Each state
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IOR JOURNEYS can still do a regular scrapbook in addition to the digital scrapbook or just do one or the other. The club decided to leave it up to the State Reporter to decide which version to do. John asked the club if we would still like to include the IL 4H quiz bowl contest with our own quiz bowl contest at Spring Thing and everyone agreed to do so. Next were the elections for the 2008 State Officer Team. Emily Lyons nominated Melinda Kollmann 2007-2008 IJHA Officer Team for president. Emily and Miranda Sarah Sheehan, Treasurer; Emily Lyons, Vice President; Kelly Sheehan, Secretary; Melinda Kollmann, President; Miranda Kollman, Reporter Kollmann motioned and seconded to white ballot Melinda as President. Melinda nominated Emily as Vice President. Miranda and Kelly motioned to white ballot Emily as Vice President. Emily nominated Kelly as secretary; Kyle and Haley moved to white ballot Kelly as secretary. Kelly nominated Sarah Sheehan as treasurer. Haley and Kyle moved to white ballot Sarah as treasurer. John nominated Miranda Kollmann as reporter. Kyle and Emily moved to white ballot Miranda as reporter. Attendance at this year’s meeting was very low, only 15 members. John asked for ideas to increase attendance in the future. Kelly suggested having a workshop at the November meeting instead of at Spring Thing as a way to encourage younger members to come. Haley Lyons motioned to adjourn the meeting and Kyle Koester seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40AM and lunch was served. Respectfully Submitted, Kelly Sheehan, IJHA Secretary
Hey Juniors, Want to share your creative side with the rest of the IJHA? We are looking to make new T-shirts for our club and we need some help picking a design for the shirts. Any IJHA member can submit a design idea which will be voted on at Spring Thing. Designs should include the name of the club in some form (ex: Illinois Junior Holstein Association, IJHA, IL Holstein Juniors, etc.) and be drawn on 8.5”x11” computer paper. Designs can be submitted at Spring Thing on March 1st or it can be mailed to IJHA Secretary, Kelly Sheehan by February 23rd. Juniors may compete even if they are not attending Spring Thing. For questions or clarifications, please contact Kelly Sheehan: (847)370-3892. 305 N. Lincoln Ave, Apt 219 Urbana, IL 61801 Illinois Holstein Herald
Winter Fundraising Successes for the Junior Membership
Holstein
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The juniors have been busy selling tickets this past year for the Holstein Royalty print by Larry Schultz. They sold 265 tickets for $890.00. The drawing for the print was held at the Senior Convention in December. The winner of the print was Kyle Aves from Poplar Grove, Ill. However, Kyle donated the print back to the juniors to auction. The final bid was placed by Andy Lenkaitis of St. Charles, Ill. for $425.00. Thank you to both Kyle and Andy!
Bonnie Mohr Print Raffle
Midwest Dairy Association donated the Bonnie Mohr print, “Dawn of a New Day” to be auctioned at the Illinois State Holstein Convention in Sycamore. The print sold for $550.00 to the crew at Mil-R-Mor Holsteins. Crystal Sheehan and Kathy Miller are pictured with the print. All proceeds supported the junior membership.
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SPRING THING 2008 March 1 & 2 -- Hawthorn Suites, Champaign, IL Registration: Saturday, 8:30 – 9am General Information Participants must be 9 or older to be eligible for a state dairy bowl team. Cost of the Spring Thing is $75.00 for juniors and $80.00 for chaperones. Hotel includes a pool, Jacuzzi and exercise area. Dress appropriately - casual clothes for meetings and semi-formal for the banquet. Any person attending will be subjected to all fees. Activities include: Dairy Bowl Competition, Speech Contests, Dairy Jeopardy Contest, Poster Contest, banquet and ice cream social. Rooms have been blocked for Friday night at the $82.99 + tax rate. Individuals wishing to use these rooms must make the reservation directly with and directly pay the hotel. Guidelines No phone calls can be made in junior rooms. Contact a chaperone for making calls. Alcoholic beverages and drugs are strictly prohibited by any participant. Participants must remain in the hotel. Participants are expected at all scheduled programs and meetings. Visitation in other participant’s rooms will be allowed with an open door policy. Curfew is 1:00 a.m. and room checks will be made. Room checks will be made before the participant may leave the event on Sunday. Any participant found in violation of any of the above rules will result in expulsion from the event and the notification of parents to provide transportation home at their own expense.
Hawthorn Suites: 101 Trade Center Drive, Champaign, IL 61820; (217) 398-3400 Name: ___________________________________ Age: _________ Club: __________________ P refe r red Roommates ( l ist 3) : _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Staying F r iday Night? ________ We have read the above guidel ines and agree to accept them as stated: ______________________________________________________ Junior Signature
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This registration form must be to Kelly by JANUARY 22, 2008
Ma i l to: Kel ly Sheehan, 305 N. Lincoln Ave, Apt 219 U rbana, IL 61801 Ph. (847 ) 370 - 3892 If you have questions, contact Kelly. Registration Fee: By Janua ry 22 Junio r $75.00 Adult - $80.00 After Janua ry 22 - Late Fee - Add $10.00 unti l Janua ry 29. Ful l refund if cancel led by Janua ry 29. Parents: Please contact Kelly if you will be attending on Saturday and wish to join Juniors for meals.
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Age Divisions for Dairy Jeopardy J r: 9 - 13 y rs • Intermediate 14 - 17 y rs • S r: 18 - 21 y rs. Age Divisions for Speech Contest J r: 9 - 13 y rs • Intermediate: 14 - 17 y rs • S r: 18 - 21 y rs (A l l Ages as of Janua ry 1, 2008) P lease ci rcle the activ ities you plan to participate in. DAIRY BOWL:
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