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THE OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

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The Board of Directors of the Ohio Holstein Association has adopted the following: “The Mission of the Ohio Holstein Association is to provide services and programs to its members and young people so that they might attain a better living from their involvement with Holsteins.”

(USPS 404-600) (ISSN: 0899-4862) Official Publication of the Ohio Holstein Association

Volume 79 Number 5 December 2014 Published 5 times per year in January, March, May, September and November at Sugarcreek, OH by the OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 www.ohioholstein.com

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OFFICE STAFF Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Thorbahn cell 419-366-8135 crimsonswissrus@aol.com Office Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Miley oholstein@embarqmail.com Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Bickel cell 513-300-7291 moocows@fuse.net Webmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Spike spikeptr@aol.com OFFICERS President . . . . . Dallas Rynd, Ashville. . . cell 740-207-5005 Vice President . Randall Kiko, Salem . . . . . . .330-831-0174 Secretary . . . . . Cathy Berg, Bellville . . . . . . .419-886-2871 Treasurer . . . . . Lisa Kerr, N. Fairfield . . . cell 419-606-0527 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Joe Miley, Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-263-7814 Lamar Liming, Mineral Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-770-6206 Greg Conrad, New Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-495-5067 NATIONAL DIRECTOR

Mike Jones 760 East 450 North, Marshall, IN 47859. . . . 765-592-0644 BOARD MEMBERS Dist. 1 Lamar Liming, Mineral Ridge . . . . . . 330-770-6206 Dist. 2 Adam Whiteleather, Salem . . . . . . . . 330-205-1738 Dist. 3 John Hartline, Whipple . . . . . . . . . . . .740-236-7240 Dist. 4 Jen Bouton, Mt. Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . 740-507-8271 Dist. 5 Greg Conrad, New Holland. . . . . . . . . 740-495-5067 Dist. 7 Lisa Mangun, Burbank . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-435-6520 Dist. 7 Paul Haskins, Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-618-4028 Dist. 8 Ryan Welch, Polk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-651-5281 Dist. 9 Matt Lawson, Bluffton . . . . . . . . . . . . 937-538-7110 Dist. 10 Laurie Menzie, McClure . . . . . . . . . . 740-624-6367 Dist. 11 Kristy Ackley, East Liberty . . . . . . . . 937-666-5502 Dist. 12 Marvin Steinke, Wapakoneta . . . . . 419-738-7174 Dist. 13 Jenny Thomas, Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-395-9823 Dist. 14 Eric Topp, Wapakoneta. . . . . . . . . . . 419-953-3427 Dist. 15 Don Bickel, New Vienna . . . . . . . . . .937-218-2697 Postmaster: Send address changes to: Ohio News, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691

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Contents From the President, by Dallas Rynd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Coming Up in the February/ March Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A Message From the Executive Director, by Tom Thorbahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 From the Editor, by Jackie Bickel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 February/March Ohio News Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 NEW! From The Pasture To The Parlor Photo Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 2015 Ohio Holstein State Convention Schedule of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ohio News Gift Subscription Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 From Your Regional Representative, by Glen Sageser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Harvest Hills Holstein Sale Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 BarbWire, by Barb Lumley . . . . . . . . .

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Ohio 4-H Dairy Team Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 The Queen’s Corner, by Allison Mangun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2016 National Holstein Futurity Late Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Junior Jottings, by Keaton Topp, News Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ohio 4-H and FFA 2015 Event Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 2015 Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year Nomination Form . . . . . . . . 46 Kentucky National Holstein Show and Sale Save The Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ohio News Statement of Ownership and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Coming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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2014 Ohio State Fair Red & White Open Show Grand Champions L to R: Judge Pat Conroy; Scott McMahan; Reserve Grand Champion Maes-Acres DY 523-Red with Delbert Yoder on the halter; Grand Champion Oneeda Rucco Tawny-Red, exhibited by Topp-View Farms with Grant, Mary and Eric Topp on the halter; Ohio Holstein Queen Allison Mangun

From the President From

By Dallas Rynd

the President

by Dallas Rynd

Front arow from left: What pleasure it is to write a Colton and Case George, Brady Welch columnStanding about a woman who has done from left: Brynn Welch, Kadin incredible thingsand Kenzie to Schmitz, advance our Sloan Welch association and the Holstein cow. This At back right: and Jeneva issue ofRyanthe Ohio News is a tribute to Not pictured: just that person, Esther Welch. Esther 4-Her Brooke Durbin and Pre 4-Hers has given Lily, Reedour and Tysonassociation Welch and Brooklyn and our Schmitz magazine much dedication, effort, and 4-Hers passion are members offor the past 24 most ofThe all, the Barnyard Bunch 4-H Club that She has always beenwon a promoter fortraveling Ohio Holstein, the Ashland Co. Fair Happyyears.

Holidays!

4-H trophy for group entry. no matter what event she was at or what state she was in.

As I am writing this column, Simply put, Esther’s glass was alwaysGreetings half full and “Holiday to never all of half our Holstein Friends” neither Thanksgiving or Christmas empty.butI have always admired that. has arrived, both are on the had on a the great Holstein horizon. We As I reflect past turnout for the Ohio 669 St. Rt. 89, Polk, OH 44866 Welch Family Farm since 1867 • Registered Holsteins since 1913 year, IAssociation find that I amsummer thankful for celebration on August 16. Hopefully, Esther, Karen & Scott Welch Dean & Doris Welch Randy & Mike Ryan many you things. were able to be there, but if you weren’t, the419-945-2411 day started 419-945-2542 419-945-2250 419-651-5281 I am with thankful a yearhouse of goodat the office. Esther was there as thecell 419-606-6945 anforopen crops honored with safe planting harvest guest,and and lots of folks attended. There were lots of I am thankful for the great animals seasons. stories told and memories revisited.

We had beautiful that have gone through our asale I am thankful for the Ohio Holstein I ring cake and refreshments. truly believe Esther had a wonderin the past year.

Association and a fantastic group of ful time and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.

I am thankful for the financial February/March 2015 officers and board members.

After the open house, the group ventured to the position of our Association.

SPECIAL I am thankful for the time effortJohn Burket speak. John is CONVENTION fairgrounds to and hear from I am thankful for a barn full of that Esther Welch has provided Pennsylvania and is toa newly-elected representative to the Feature Story On Our our Association and our magazine. happy cows and the young people Holstein Association. John talked about the Falls who help us care for them eachBurket day.

Convention Hosts I am thankful that polled our new editor, Farm and Holsteins. He also entertained questions I am thankful for my family Jackie Bickel, is taking the bull by the relating to being on the national board of directors.

All-Ohio/Jr. All-Ohio horns and is already implementing and friends and look forward to Prior to the sale, we had a BBQ meal with great food and sharing time with them during the new ideas for the Ohio News.

Calendar Insert wonderful fellowship. As an association, upcoming holiday season. we presented I am thankful for Tom Thorbahn Esther with a bouquet of roses and a small gift for her many Sneak Peak at for his long time contributions I hope that you, too, are thankful years of dedication Additionally, forassociation. many of the blessings that you we had to our Association and for to theour Convention Sale have have experienced during planted a tree at the office inorher honor. leadership role he is taking as our past year.

I hope that agenda. each of ThereConsignments new Executive The Director.

Summer Sale wasthenext on the day’s has a safe and happy holiday a greatfor group cowsyou with outstanding udders. The sale I amwas thankful our ofviceSchedule for Spring season and I look forward to an wentRandall extremely wellwill withexciting a $3,400 average on 44 head. president, Kiko, who new year. continue to our Association in to all of the volunteers who helped Dairy Expo A lead special thank you Merry Christmas and Happy a positive direction duringa the next success. make the day great We had events at both the And More!

New Year! couple of years. office and the fairgrounds. We had a speaker, a Junior event and a great sale. And, as always, no one person could do all OHIO NEWS | DECEMBER 2014 | 5 of this by himself or herself.

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2015 Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship I. ELIGIBILITY A. Applicant • Shall be a male or female high school graduate and may be up to 25 years of age.

• Must come from a Holstein dairy background. (Active in dairy projects, 4-H, FFA, Junior Breed Association or work on a dairy farm.)

• Must use for further education.

• Shall be 2nd semester/quarter freshman or other level.

• Shall maintain at least a 2.25 accumulative grade point average and be in good standing with university or mentoring representative.

B. Past Recipients May Apply C. Final Discretion Lies with the Ohio Holstein Women’s Association II. SELECTION A. Applications will be available from: Ohio Holstein Women, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, Ohio, 44691, or online at www.ohioholstein.com. Due by February 14, 2015.

B. The Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship Committee will make selections each year.

C. Applicants shall be interviewed if requested by the OHW Scholarship Committee.

D. Scholarship does not have to be awarded every year.

More than one scholarship may be given if funds permit.

III. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD A minimum scholarship of $650 will be awarded. Payment will be made upon the receiving an official transcript from the previous semester/quarter. A grade report is required for payment. The recipient must also be enrolled for the next semester/quarter to remain eligible.

• The mentoring scholarship will be awarded in one lump sum of $650 with a required report, personal interview and presentation to the Ohio Holstein Women at their annual meeting. The recipient will need to be available for his or her project or educational report.

IV. DUTIES OF RECIPIENT A. Maintain at least a 2.25 accumulative grade point average and send a copy of transcript to the Ohio Holstein Office for proof of enrollment.

B. Stay in good standing with the university.

C. Report to the OHW if called upon to do so.

D. Failure to comply with the above stated causes forfeiture of the scholarship.

Purpose Statement

Holstein Women’s Association

The Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship is dedicated to the encouragement of deserving and qualified persons with a high school degree and with a dairy background, to obtain an Associate, Bachelor or Master’s degree, or to start up and continue in the dairy business.

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Thanksgiving Day...

...officially comes but once a year on the calendar... ...but I have learned that it should occur each day and it is right to acknowledge as often as one can!

We are thankful for our the health we have and our ability to enjoy our family as they move on in their lives...grandkids are especially a joy! Our friends and neighbors are another source of joy.

My Holsteins are my pride and joy! We are truly thankful for the Rausch family (Bill, Joyce, Brian and Jen) and their good employees who keep our cows and heifers doing well.

Our most recent herd-average BAA is from 6/14 and our production figures are from the October DHI report.

38 cows 27,893 3.7% 1,037 3.1% 861 BAA 105.5

On The Horizon...

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A Message From Our NEW Executive Director

By Tom Thorbahn

I have been asked by our new Ohio News Editor, Jackie Bickel, to write an article for the magazine. As far as an introduction, I think many of you already know me, some perhaps way to well. I am an OSU graduate and a registered Holstein breeder and farmer for over 40 years. Our herd was sold in 2009, but I continue to crop farm about 1000 acres in Sandusky County, District 9. I have been actively involved in the Ohio Holstein Association for many years , as well as serving on the Holstein Association USA, Board of Directors.

Presently I am a trustee for the Holstein Foundation, and was recently elected Chairman.

The idea of an Executive Director for the Ohio Association came from discussion earlier this year from the Steering Committee appointed by President, Dallas Rynd. This committee made suggestions on the operations of the association and recommendations to the Board of Directors. The position of Executive Director was established by the board. A number of members of the association asked me to consider this opportunity, which I accepted on August 1.

The Executive Director’s primary role is to oversee the overall business of the association; monitoring finances, overseeing committees, and directing the

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employees. The Executive Director will report directly to the Board of Directors. The direction of the board is that this position be on a part-time basis or the equivalent of four hours per week. As we progress forward, the board will monitor the effectiveness and time needed of this position.

Personally I look forward to the challenge of this new responsibility, working with the officers, Board of Directors, and members of the association. The association is very fortunate to have Diana Miley as our office manager/administrative person. She has done so much to keep the Ohio Holstein Association running smoothly the last year and a half. I also look forward to working with Jackie Bickel our Ohio News Editor; she is very enthusiastic and has a lot of new ideas for our state publication and will continue to make the Ohio News the great magazine we have come to expect. The Board of Directors is continuing to look for a Director of Marketing and Public Relations. If you know of someone, please let your district director an officer, or myself know; there is even the possibility the board may consider a part-time person. If you have any other thoughts about your association I can be reached on my cell phone, 419-366-8135, or my home phone, 419-547-0795.

I would like to wish all of you a very blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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Becoming Editor Started with a 4-H Dairy Calf

By Jackie Bickel, Ohio News Editor

My love for dairy cattle began as a child, when I joined 4-H in Clermont County. My family had a barn full of horses in the backyard, but I was drawn to the Holsteins at the dairy down the road from my school.

I spent my junior fair career as a dairy exhibitor, jumping

into FFA during high school so I could be a part of the dairy judging team. And although my path after high school didn’t lead me to a college majoring in agriculture, I never lost sight of my passion for cattle, volunteering my time and talents within my agricultural community.

After several years of serving as a 4-H advisor and Junior Fair volunteer, my oldest daughter, Emma, was eligible to become a 4-H member...and she wanted a dairy calf. Much to my surprise, her father talked her out of it, fearing that Emma had made this decision under duress from years of being outfitted in cute cow dresses and growing up in a home surrounded by my extensive bovine collection. So, he bought her a feeder calf and a couple of lambs.

Two years and a divorce later (the divorce had nothing to do with the calf and lambs), I was calling a small dairy about leasing a heifer for Emma’s 4-H project. Just as I had done thirtyWatching my daughters (Maggie, left, and something years Emma, right) working together with their cattle are some of my proudest moments earlier, Emma had found her passion, following my footsteps into the show ring. That leased dairy heifer led to my daughter purchasing a calf at the Ohio Fall Sale, then a bred heifer at the Spring Dairy Expo. The Clermont County Fair progressed into this mom hauling her daughters and a handful of heifers to State and National Shows, 10

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which began my journey that led me to where I am today.

It was at that first Spring Expo in 2012, when my dear friend, Jenny Fenton, wanted to introduce me to a fellow dairyman. Little did she know, I had already crossed paths with him when I was a 4-Her and he was a “professional showman.” Needless to say, I was still harboring a grudge from when he made me cry at the County Fair 25 years ago, and I ducked into the bathroom to avoid seeing Donald Bickel.

But Don was relentless (as many of you know), and we would run into him at the shows that the girls and NAILE 2014. It’s been 25years since Don and I have been in the show ring together I were attending, giving advice on fitting and “helping with homework.”

It wasn’t until he showed up at the World Dairy Expo, and my daughter took my cell phone and answered “Yes” to his text about dinner and a movie, that I let go of the past and gave him a chance to redeem himself.

Since then, my life has never been the same.

Next thing I knew, the girls and I packed up our Ayrshires and Guernsey and headed to our new life on the dairy farm. Today, I am happily married, juggling kids, step-kids and a baby on the way. I gladly gave up my 45-minute commute to the city for a walk to the barn, and traded in my high heels and suits for muck boots and bibs. My Fortune 500 clients became a feed mill and country store and my business lunches have been replaced with food drops to the fields.

Oh, there’s been a few hiccups on my quest to figure out what it takes to be the wife of a dairy farmer; accepting the fact that I will never be on time for anything ever again, realizing that seasonal calving stinks when you have three dozen bucket babies, and defending my inability to drive a standard (not that I am against continued on page 11

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learning, I just need a teacher who is going to be patient with me). But I’m where I belong...coaching the FFA dairy judging team, attending 4-H events and spending my days with the people and the critters that I love the most.

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Despite all this bliss, I still missed working in the field of advertising and design. When Don told me that the Editor position was open for Ohio News, I jumped at the offer. To combine my career with my love for dairy cattle was the opportunity perfect for me.

I am very proud to have been chosen for this position and am excited about the challenge of future publications. I look forward to working with my “cow family” and the members of Ohio Holstein, promoting those that help to make our dairy industry so remarkable.

Due to my rural upbringing, I have always had a great respect for the farming community, but until I had to keep track of a farmer, feed him and do his laundry, I never truly understood how hard-working, unselfish and dedicated this group of special individuals are.

But enough about me. You’ve read my story, and now, I want to hear yours. As your Editor, I know this magazine is only as good as the content it contains, so if you have ideas for articles, special features or events to be highlighted, please let me know. I can always be reached via email at moocows@fuse.net or cell 513-300-7291.

Thank you for the warm welcome into the Ohio Holstein Association and I wish each one of you the Merriest of Christmases and a very Blessed New Year!

Like the Ohio Holstein Association on Facebook, post your pictures from your farm and we’ll feature our favorites in each issue of Ohio News!

Photos can also be emailed to moocows@fuse.net for submission

Deadline for February/March 2015 News Editorials and Articles . . . . . . . . . January 10 Ads to be Designed . . . . . . . . . . . January 10 Finished Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 15 OHIO NEWS

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Ohio Holstein Association, Inc. 95th Convention and Annual Meeting Tentative Schedule of Events March 13 and 14, 2015 • Lima, OH

Friday, March 13, 2015 11:00 AM Ohio Convention Sale Quietcove Holsteins 17932 Fryburg East Rd, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 2:00 PM-Sunday 12:00 Noon Quietcove eTag Sale Quietcove Holsteins 2:00 – 7:00 PM Judging Contest 6:00 PM District 12 Celebration Quietcove Holsteins sponsored by Auglaize County Dairy Promoters 7:00 PM Ohio Junior Holstein Junior Activity

All of Saturday’s activities are at the Howard Johnson, Lima

Saturday, March 14, 2015 7:00 – 10:00 AM Continental Breakfast Howard Johnson of Lima for hotel guests only 8:00 AM Dairy Bar Opens Hallway outside Banquet Room 8:00 AM Ohio Holstein Women’s Association Annual Meeting Boardroom 8:00 AM Memorial Award Interviews Room 1 of Banquet Room 8:00 AM Outstanding Junior Member Interviews Room 2 of Banquet Room 8:00 AM Resolutions Committee Meeting Atrium 9:00 AM Ohio Holstein Association Annual Meeting Room 2 of Banquet Room 9:30 AM Ohio Holstein Queen’s Contest Interviews 10:30 AM Ohio Holstein Junior Association Annual Meeting Room 1 of Banquet Room 12 Noon Awards Luncheon Ohio Holstein Queen’s Contest Finale Ohio Holstein Women’s Fun Auction Banquet Room 3:00 PM Ohio Holstein Board of Directors Re-organizational Meeting Banquet Room Hotel Headquarters Howard Johnson 1920 Roschman Avenue, Lima, Ohio 45804 Off I-75 Exit 125/125A Toll Free Phone 877-360-8779, Fax 419-222-2176 www.HoJoLima.com $74.00/night plus tax

Mention Ohio Holstein Association to receive the discounted rate.

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Reserve Junior Champion Junior Show Fall Calf, Marissa Topp Junior Champion Open Show Winter Calf, Lingle Holstein Farms

Junior Three-Year-Old, Brook Hollow Farm Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion Senior Two-Year-Old, David Miley

Brook Hollow Farm Premier Exhibitor Brook Hollow Farm

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Hi, everyone, what a nice From summer we have had so far. As we Mike finish up thirdNational Director cutting hay and kids are going back to school and the Little League World Series, we know fall is coming.

If you didn’t make it to Iowa, you missed a very nice convention, and I want to congratulate the Iowa Holstein Association for a job well done. The big thing to come out of Iowa was the unveiling of a new product that we have been working on for several years. That new program is named Enlight, and it is a unique tool that provides a convenient web-based access to your herd’s genetic information, and it is easily accessible on your office computer or tablet. This new program is a joint effort between Holstein Associates USA and Zoetis. To learn more about this new program, you can go on the Holstein website Enlight; log in to Holstein Genetic Dashboard, and look up the summer Holstein Pulse. Lindsey Worden does a very nice job introducing this new program. I encourage you to call Glen Sageser; he can help you get enrolled today.

I want to congratulate Jeff Brown and Eric Topp for jobs well done judging at the Indiana State Fair. You both made me proud to call you fellow Holstein members.

On a different note, I want to thank Esther for her many years of service to the Ohio Holstein Association. The first time I met Esther personally was in Minnesota, when I was running for director. The first thing she told me was, “If you get elected, you must write an article for the Ohio News.” I will admit, I didn’t make it easy for her. She would first e-mail me two or three times, then she would call me once or twice, and I would finally get the article to her. The other thing I have to thank Esther for is, when I wrote my first article, she said, “I want to nickname you Indiana Jones.” I tried to talk her out of that, but as you know, she is very persuasive. So thanks to Esther, now everyone says there is an Indiana Jones. Thanks! Just kidding, Esther. It was wonderful meeting you, and I thank you for a job well done and wish you the best of luck.

Well, I have got to go. We are on our way to Indianapolis to get Jodi registered at the Indiana School for the Blind.

Signing out — Indiana Jones

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This isFall the time year is of going when we pause to think strong, and about all we haveyou’re to be all probably going grateful for. At Holstein Association USA, little we full bore with can count a long list of time to waste. them, One blessings—among greatterrific timesaver for our members.

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Congratulations to Stan Mar Dale/Express Holsteins for winning Premier Breeder and Exhibitor at NAILE 2014 and a special thanks for their help at NAILE and throughout the 2014 show season!

Also, thanks to all our other friends and family that made this awesome day possible for Sizzle!

• Grand Champion Holstein NAILE 2014 • All Ohio 4-Year-Old 2013 • All Ohio 3-Year-Old 2012 • 4th Place Ohio State Fair National Futurity 2012 Scheduled for IVF December 2014

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Harvest Hills Holstein Sale A Beautiful Evening! A Great Crowd! A Successful Sale! We Thank You!

CONSIGNORS Charles Cameron/Daniel Bingamon Springhill, Chris Lang Ohio River Syndicate Springway Farm, William Burkhart Marion Mullet Ted Renner Charles Smith Charles Duncan Howard Bickel Nathan Steel Curtis Bickel Clay Hershberger Silver Creek Dairy Tony King Joshua Bingamon Aaron Steiner Plainfield Farms, Don Simpson Adam Neider Edwin Miller John Mark Weaver James Rowe Wayne & Steven Specht Ray Twining Jared Harding Pine Tree Dairy Jim Steiner Elmer Steiner Amos Steiner Robert Ackley Mahlon Barkman

BUYERS Isabella Kiko Ashley Ripley McDougan Austin Trbovich John Hartline Jared Harding Marcus Miller Dan Schlabach John Hahn Strouble Farms, LTD Brad Carter Pine Grove Farm, Terry Gaskill Don & Jackie Bickel Caldwell Dairy Farm Andrew Dawson Rich-Mar Farm, Richard Bardall Ron & Terri Essich Aaron Amstutz David & Michael Evans Ethan Booth Emmanuel R. Yoder Michael Crawford Cole, McKenna, Claire Schaefer Scott Zimmerman Cameron Mizer/Austin Yoder Alvin Swartz Doug Henderson Harvest Hills Syndicate

A Special Thank You to Don Simpson who donated a July calf; Minerva Dairy who donated a Cheese Basket and District III Holstein Club, who donated a Bonnie Mohr print, Under the Autumn Oaks, to be auctioned off to benefit the District III Holstein Junior Activity Fund. Thank You to the Buyers: Plainfield Farms, Don & Danette Simpson & Family, Springway Farms, William & Nancy Burkhart & Family, Doug Henderson, & the Harvest Hills Syndicate.

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO MAKING OUR SALE A SUCCESS!

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Harvest Hills Holstein Sale Averages $2,590

By Barb Lumley

It was a beautiful fall evening, as a large crowd watched the consignments parade the sale ring at the Harvest Hills Holstein Sale held Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, Dover, Ohio. A nice selection of registered Holsteins was presented to the bidders and when the sale ended, forty four (44) live lots, all ages, averaged $2590. The thirty nine (39) cows and bred heifers sold for an average of $2720.

Volume buyer was John Hahn, Minerva, Ohio who purchased thirteen (13) consignments.

Topping the sale at $3500 was Lot 30, Springway Epic Chrissy, purchased by David and Michael D. Evans, Minerva, Ohio and consigned by Springway Farms, William Burkhart, Magnolia, Ohio. A big, strong, bred heifer due in December to Dolce, she was sired

by Generations Epic from a Good Plus 83 Domain, with the next thirteen(13) dams all classified Very Good or Excellent.

heifer consigned by Springway Farms, William Burkhart, Magnolia, Ohio. Due in December to Dolce, her dam was a Good Plus 83 Jeeves daughter from eight generations of Very Good and Excellent dams.

Lot 26, Redien Acres Avis-Red, a recently fresh and fancy Red and White daughter of KHW Kite AdventRed sold for $3200 to Rich-Mar Farms, Richard Bardall, Tippecanoe, Ohio and was consigned by Adam Neider, Carrollton, Ohio. She had just been classified Good Plus 83 at 2 years. Her dam was a Good Plus 84 Rocket-Red daughter, with Excellent dams in the pedigree.

A Few More of the Top Sellers: Lot 5: $3150 Buyer, Austin Trbovich Consigner Springway Farms, William Burkhart, Magnolia, OH Lot 22: $3100 Buyer, Andy Dawson, Shelby, OH Consignor Aaron Steiner, Marshallville, OH

Lot 29, Steel-Lane Gabor Marley, a recently fresh three year old with 25541 pounds of milk and 1107 pounds of butterfat at two years, was the choice of Aaron Amstutz, Wooster, Ohio for $3450. She was a tall, dairy daughter of Willow-Marsh-CC Gabor with beautiful veining in her udder, her dam an Excellent 90 Baxter daughter. She was consigned by Nathan Steel, Dover, Ohio.

Lot 41: $3000 Buyer, David & Michael Evans, Minerva, OH Consigner, Pine-Tree Dairy Marshallville,OH

Jared Harding, New Philadelphia, Ohio chose Lot 7, Wabash-Way CM Loreal, for $3300. A big, strong bred heifer consigned by Ted Renner, Dalton, Ohio, she was due in December to Dashawn, sired by E-Longview CM-ET, from a Very Good 87 Toystory dam with a long string of records up to 36560 milk, and an Excellent 90 second dam with 41440 pounds of milk, 1556 butterfat, and 1207 protein.

Items donated with the proceeds to benefit the District III Holstein Junior Activity Fund sold prior to the start of the sale. A Bonnie Mohr painting, Under the Autumn Oaks, sold for $225 to Don Simpson, Plainfield Farms, Belmont, Ohio. A cheese basket donated by Minerva Dairy sold for $110 to William Burkhart, Springway Farms, Magnolia, Ohio.

Plainfield T Shelly, a July 1, 2014 heifer calf donated by Plainfield Farms, Don Simpson and Family, Belmont, Ohio, sold to the Harvest Hills Syndicate for $650 and was then donated back to be resold. She was purchased for $550 by Doug Henderson, Scio, Ohio.

Lot 12, Future-Visions SHT Paradise, sold for $3300 to Strouble Farms LTD, North Canton, Ohio.

Recently fresh and milking 75 pounds, she was a Picston Shottle daughter from an Excellent 91 Durham dam with six more Excellent dams in the pedigree. She was consigned by Curtis Bickel, Wilmington, Ohio.

Ethan Booth, Carrollton, Ohio, purchased Springway Palermo Avis for $3300, another bred

Lot 37: $3000 Buyer, David & Michael Evans, Minerva, OH Consignor, Wayne & Steven Specht, Dover, OH Lot 50: $3000 Buyer, Brad Carter, Dalton, OH Consignor, Robert Ackley, East Liberty, OH

Auctioneer for the sale was Randall Kiko, Salem, Ohio, with Ted Renner, Dalton, Ohio, reading the pedigrees.

Ringmen were Ken Janes, Steve Cronebaugh, and Chad Griffith. The sale was managed by the District III Holstein Club.

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Dairy People are Friends Together in Sunshine and in Shade

by Barb Lumley

Dairy farmers are a “special breed”.

How does a person become a dairy farmer? Some are “born” dairy farmers.

They accompany parents to the barn to milk the cows in their baby buggy or stroller. They listen to the mooing of the cows and the hum of the milking machine, and it becomes a soothing sound for them. They grow up a part of the daily routine, following Mom and Dad, and sometimes Grandpa and Grandma, everywhere. As they grow up, the cows become a part of their life, a life they learn to love. Some are “city kids” who become good friends with farm kids. They like visiting the farm, helping with chores, feeding baby calves, helping unload hay, dips in the farm pond, and helping to get dairy calves ready to show at the county fair. They see a good life and happy people and decide it is a life they want to live. Some are grown-ups who looked at country life and decided it was the kind of life they wanted, in spite of the hard work, the lack of profit, the unexpected set- backs, and the unpredictability of Mother Nature and milk prices.

Some who become dairy farmers are very successful.

They work hard, listen to those who have succeeded before them, try new ideas, find that special way to make their lives better, and they have good luck. There are those who work hard, listen to those who have succeeded before them, try new ideas, and try to find that special way to make their life better, but due to low milk prices, everyday problems, and bad luck, they spend their entire lives trying to get ahead. In spite of that, they love their cows, their way of life, and they keep going.

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more. There are those who want to have a “hands on approach” and work personally with their cows. There are those who want to help do the work, but prefer to be the “boss”, doing their job as managers with some employees. And there are those to whom dairy farming is strictly a “business investment” and is run as such, with hired employees running the farm, and the owners seldom there.

For some dairy farmers their goal is the highest herd average or the best average pounds of milk per day in the tank. They bring in experts to fine tune the rations and go to special effort to meet that goal. Other dairy farmers prefer to pasture their cows, feed a simple ration, work to keep costs low, and make a profit.

Having the highest herd average isn’t a goal. Some breed for type, hoping to breed an Excellent or that fancy show cow. Some are passionate about owning registered cows and the value of the registration paper, utilizing those papers by consigning to sales and selling top genetics. Others could care less about registration papers, but they still want good cows that give lots of milk and make them a profit. The breed of the cows doesn’t matter. They can be red and white, black and white, brown, or a golden color. They all love great cows, whether it is one breaking a national milk record or one being nominated All-American or that special old cow that has been with them for years and years.

Along the way dairy farmers will embrace those people who are involved in the dairy industry in so many ways. Milk haulers, veterinarians, hoof trimmers, AI technicians, equipment dealers, auctioneers, classifiers, milk testers, and many, many more. They all become part of the “dairy family”.

While dairy farmers all have different ideas of how they want to do things and what they hope to accomplish, they all have one thing in common. They care about their fellow dairy farmers and the people involved in the dairy industry. They mourn losses together and celebrate victories together. Fire, storms, flooding, building collapses, accidents, sickness, or just helping to round-up some heifers that got out, or a youth needing a pair of white show pants, no matter the tragedy or problem, dairy people will be there to help. In times of need, they are there for each other. They will work together to help in any way necessary, and to provide whatever is needed to make things better, including love and prayers. It is all these things that make dairy farmers a “special breed”!

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Ohio 4-H Teams Excel At National Contests Contributed by Coaches, Bonnie Ayars and Sherry Smith

Ohio 4-H Places 2nd at 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Madison, WI at 2014 World Dairy Expo Ohio 4-H team members Tanner Topp, Ella Jackson, Hannah Dye and Kaleb Kliner placed 2nd, with only one point separating Ohio from the 1st place team.

Ohio had 3 of the Top 5 4-H Individuals

3rd: Ella Jackson (11th in Oral Reasons) 8th: Hannah Dye (4th in Oral Reasons) 9th: Tanner Topp (10th in Oral Reasons)

Ohio 4-H Places 1st at 46th Annual Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Harrisburg, PA Ohio 4-H team members Tanner Topp, Ella Jackson, Hannah Dye and Kaleb Kliner each contributed to an overall high team score in the 4-H division.

Ohio had 3 of the Top 5 4-H Individuals

1st: Hannah Dye 2nd: Ella Jackson 4th: Tanner Topp

Ohio also placed 2nd in Oral Reasons and did very well in the individual breed classes:

1st: Ayshires and Holsteins

2nd: Brown Swiss and Jerseys

5th: Guernseys

2014 Maryland Boot Camp. 35 aspiring judging team candidates, 5 volunteers and 2 staff members spent a weekend preparing for the selection and formation of Ohio’s 2014 National Judging Teams.

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The Great American Milk Drive

“As a dairy farmer, I’m proud to partner with milk processors to support the Great American Milk Drive.”

- Josh Hupp, Ohio Dairy Farmer

Gallons are gifts The nation’s milk processors and dairy farmers have come together with Feeding America, America’s largest network of food banks, for the Great American Milk Drive—the first-ever nationwide program that encourages consumers to donate milk to hungry families.

More than 50 million Americans are food insecure, and 37 million use food banks across the country to provide food to feed themselves and their families. The demand for dairy within food banks is high, but the supply is low.

Locally, ADA Mideast has been promoting the Great American Milk Drive through traditional and social media. A new video featuring the Hupp dairy farm family from Licking Co. was added to OhioDairyFarmers.com and debuted during September Hunger Action Month to further promote the campaign.

We’re making it easy for people to buy milk and donate it to their local food pantry for as little as $5.00. All it takes is a simple text or click of a mouse: www.milklife.com/give. Every dollar collected will go to purchase and deliver fresh, nutritious milk to hungry families. Checkoff dollars are not used to purchase foods for donation. Since the program kicked off in April more than 95,000 gallons of milk have been donated to benefit local food banks.

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Seasons Greetings to our friends and thank you to our many buyers this year!

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Ammon-Peachey Super 7068 VG-86 DOM 2-11 3x 365d 28,914M 3.5% 1021F 3.1% 901P Ammon-Peachey Super 7068 VG-86 DOM Super 7068 is Saturday’s dam. She is off to a good start 2-11 3x 365d 28,914M 3.5% 1021F 3.1% 901P milking 135#Super and 7068 is ready flush.

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She is off to a good start, milking 135# and is ready to flush.

2-11 3x 365d 28,914M 3.5% 1021F 3.1% 901P Super 7068 is Saturday’s dam. She is off to a good start Sire: Superstition milking 135# and is ready to flush.

Sire: Superstition Dam: Pine-Tree Martha Sheen-ET VG-86 DOM 2nd Dam: Pine-Tree Missy Martha VG-86 GMD DOM 3rd Dam: Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy EX-92-3E GMD DOM Holstein International’s Global Cow of the Year 2014

Dam: Pine-Tree Martha Sheen-ET VG-86 DOM

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Sire: Superstition 2nd Dam: Pine-Tree Missy Martha VG-86 GMD DOM Dam: Pine-Tree Martha Sheen-ET VG-86 DOM Ammon-Peachey Super 7068 VG-86 DOM 3rd Dam: Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy 2nd Dam: Pine-Tree Missy Martha VG-86 GMD DOM EX-92-3E GMD DOM 2-11 3x 365d 28,914M 3.5% 1021F 3.1% 901P 3rd Dam: Wesswood-HC Rudy MissyGlobal EX-92-3ECow GMD DOM Holstein International’s of the Year 2014 7068 is Saturday’s dam. She is off to a good star Holstein International’s Global Cow of theSuper Year 2014

milking 135# and is ready to flush.

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on-Peachy Super 7068-ET VG-86 DOM WeS-S-I are Mogul flushing Saturday’s 2 full sisters Super7913 and Salts8018.

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1-09 3x 365d 26,208M 3.7% 980F 3.2% 850P Super Sampler - 07HO12236 number 4 GTPI cow in the breed!

Sire: Shamrock • Sired byintroducing Mr OCD Robust Donatello.

Dam: Roylane Shot Mindy 2079-ET hamrock Ming 7380 VG-85 Sire: Mogul • Available from Select Sires VG-86 DOM 2nd Dam: Seagull-Bay Oman Mirror VG-86 DOM 5d 26,208M 3.7% 980F 3.2% 850P Dam: Ammon-Peachy Super • The highest milk and gTPI Donetello son7068-ET VG-86 DOM HeMing has7380 impressive numbers! is Plain-Knoll Dona Bayonet’s dam. Super7913 and Salts8018.

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2nd Dam: Seagull-Bay Oman Mirror VG-86 DOM Embryo’s will be available from all of these cows.

Please feel free to contact HeDona has impressive numbers: us withMing your inquiries.

Pat, Jake, Jim, Steve and Andy Buschur 7380 is Plain-Knoll Bayonet’s dam. +2531gTPI +872NM$ Steve cell: 937-423-7108 Pat, Jake, Jim, Steve and Andy Buschur Mr OCD Robust Donatello. +2059M +89F +0.05% +74P +0.04% Steve cell: (+1) 937-423-7108 buschurdairy@gmail.com THE BUSCHUR THe BUSCHUR e from Select Sires buschurdairy@gmail.com +6.1PL +2.82SCS +1.3DPR 7.8%SCE FAMILY FAMIly www.plainknollholsteins.com http://plainknollholsteins.com est milk and gTPI Donetello son +3.07PTAT +2.53UDC +1.45FLC www.facebook.com/buschur-dairy-farm

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Wil-O-Rae Secure Rae-Red • Will be classified in January • Secure x Debonair with 11 EX Dams behind her back to Audrey Posch • Calved in June with Spectrum Heifer Calf

Thanks to Pine Tree Dairy for purchasing her full sister

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including any genomic results, by simply logging onto the web site at www.EnlightDairy.com.

Enlight is updated the day new genomic evaluations are available, JAMES R. “JIM” RUPP, 72, of allowing producers much quicker access Seville, died unexpectedly on to their latest ever Tuesday, Oct. information 28, 2014, atthan Wooster before. It’s a password-protected Community Hospital. website, so you won’t have to install or upgrade to new software — the latest He was born Aug. 18, 1942, in Akron version is always available online and to the late Ralph and Arlene (Mullet) works within your web browser. And it Rupp and lived most of his life in the comes with a series of tutorial videos, Sterling andthat Seville user guides willareas. help you understand and make the best use ofHigh the Jim graduated from Norwayne program.

School in 1960 and married Sharon Enlight gives you immediate access Walder July 6, 1980. and They had to a wideon range of reporting analytbeen happily married 34 years. ical tools, along with for official animal identification, breed benchmarks and He was a dairy farmer and co-owner reports such as a youngstock, herd and of Rupp-Vue Dairy Farm in Sterling. genetic conditions.

We update the He had each been evening an active of website withmember the latest Rittman Apostolic Christian information from the HolsteinChurch herdfor 37 years and the Holstein book, so when you Ohio identify new Association, 7. animals with District the Association, they will automatically appear in Enlight once The of Jim’sinlife his family they light are enrolled thewas Holstein herdand farming. enjoyed book.

Enlight He putsespecially your herd’s genetic spending withallowing his children data at yourtime fingertips, you to analyze and use it in ways that are and grandchildren.

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process of getting and using your genetic data quick and efficient, and can help you make timely decisions to reach your breeding goals.

Enlight is the outcome of a collabomissed by all who knew him. ration between Holstein Surviving are his wife,Association Sharon; USA and Zoetis. in theJentes summer daughters, AnnaLook (Brian) of 2014 issue of the Pulse for a full descripWooster, Esther (Andrew) Raifsnider tion of Enlight, or visit www.holsteiof Burbank, Snyder nusa.com.

YouRachel can also(Jeffrey) ask any of us for of Wooster and ofNaomi Miller a demonstration Enlight,(Jeff) and we’d be of grandchildren, Brianna gladBerlin; to come to your farm and show and Jentes, Brandon, Adam, you Jamison the benefits.

IsaacAlso and look forBethany the changesRaifsnider, to the TPI® coming in December.

New compoHayden Snyder and Alayna and Jaron nents, fertility index and feed efficiency, Miller; brothers, Earl (Pat) Rupp willSterling, be added to the formula, along of Ron (Peggy) Rupp of with the genetic base update that takes Wooster, John Rupp of Jeromesville, placeRupp, every five TheRupp fertility index Tom Billyears.

(Sandi) and Jeff is derived from the daughter pregnancy (Lisa) Rupp, all of Sterling; a sister, rate (DPR), heifer conception rate Sue Rupp Seville; and mother-in(HCR) andofcow conception rate (CCR). law, Walder of Rittman.

The Martha feed efficiency index takes into account extra income and extra costs.

He was preceded in death by his Both will put more emphasis on traits parents; father-in-law, Don important and in a profitable herd.

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Give us a call if there’s anything we can do to help you get more from your Services were Saturday, Nov. 1 at Holstein Association USA membership Rittman Apostolic Christian Church, or your herd. We can answer questions 10699 Steiner on-farm Road, Rittman, and provide service; with just ministers of the church officiating. contact Glenn Sageser at 502-321-8670.

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Burial was in the Apostolic Cemetery.

For online obituary and condolences, visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rittman Apostolic Christian Church; or Sterling Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 35, Sterling 44276.

OWEN R. SHUTT, 55, of Baltic died Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born Sept.

2, 1959 in Millersburg to the late Roland R. and Marcille (Funk) Shutt.

He was a 1978 graduate of Garaway High School and a 1982 graduate of Ohio State University. Hewas formerly employed at Andreas Farms in Sugarcreek, had officiated High School Basketball games for many years and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan. Owen was also a long-time member of the Ohio Holstein Association and resided in District 7.

He is survived by his sister Glenda (Tom) Wise of Baltic, brothers Paul (Becky) Shutt of Baltic and Dean Shutt of Strasburg and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant brother. continued on page 33

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Memorial services were held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at 11a.m. at the Baltic United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating. To share a memory and sign the guest register please visit the funeral home’s website, www.smithfuneral.com.

animals to breeding services, including the number one red and white male in theShow world, Lawnboy, which and has Junior Reserve Junior Champion Showcountries.

Reserve Junior Champion many offspring in manyOpen foreign

Conrad Farms Summer Skittle, Macy Conrad

Junior Grand Champion and He served on the board of Show directors of the former Open Show Grand Champion Farmer’s Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company and was Conrad Sam Sadie, Macy Conrad on the board of directors of the New Knoxville Historical Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion and Fall Yearling (2) District 5 Holstein Show ROBERT “BOB” V. FELDWISCH, 64, New Knoxville, Society.

He was an avid card player and loved playing Open Show Reserve Grand Champion 1. (JR) Ray-Jo Mockingbird Judy, Emma June 23, 2013, Circleville, Ohio died at 7:44 p.m. Oct. 19, 2014, in Yorkshire.

Conrad Advent Gloria-Red, Macy Conrad Mathews; 2.

Greenlea BW Mar-Red-ET, cards with his many friends.

He also was a baseball fan, Judge John Hawvermale • 26 Head Show Senior Showmanship Champion Silver-Mist Reported by Judy Wolford especially of the Cincinnati Reds.

He was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Lima, to Vernon Junior and Best 3 (3) Mikayla Conrad Spring Heifer Calf (3) Joann Lammers Feldwisch, who survive inFarms; New2. Bickel Family Farms; 3.

Intermediate Showmanship Champion 1. Conrad Memorials may be given to State of theMathews Heart Hospice or 1. Silver-Mist Colt O Malley-Red, Silver-Mist; Emma Silver-Mist Knoxville.

2. (JR) Ray-Jo Redburst Calfzilla, Emma New Knoxville Historical Society.

Condolences may be Beginner Showmanship Champion Junior Two-Year-Old (1) Mathews; 3.

(JR) Ray-Jo Absolute Lois Lee, Maggie Mathews 1.

(JR) Conrad Windbrook Drop, Macrae sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

Also surviving is his loving companion, Karen Bergman, Maggie Mathews Conrad Yorkshire;Winter a brother, Heifer David Calf (4) (Diane) Feldwisch, Houston, Senior Two-Year-Old (1) Texas; and Colt twoCulater-Red; nephews,2. Philip Feldwisch and Peter Destry All That, Silver1. Silver-Mist (JR) Ray-Jo 1. Lawrence-Haven Atwood Jessie,both Maggie (JR) RayFeldwisch, of Mathews; Houston,3.Texas.

Mist Jo Absolute Sequin-Red, Emma Mathews; 4.

Senior Three-Year-Old (1) (JR) Conrad Atwood Lynx, Maylon 1. (JR)Church Conrad of Advent Gloria-Red, Macy He was a lifelong member ofConrad the First United Fall Heifer Calf (3) Conrad; 2.

(JR) Christ, New Knoxville, and loved to sing in the church Conrad Gabor Misty, 1. (JR) Shenghigh Smist Atwood Wisk, Tyler Mikayla & Macrae Conrad choir at Silver-Mist Trinity Lutheran Church where Bland; 2.

Colt P Colbalt, Silver-in Moulton, Four-Year-Old Cow (1) Mist;mother 3. (JR) Conrad Summer Skittle,and Macrae his is choir director where 1. he(JR) made many Conrad Million Denny, Macy Conrad Conrad He was the fifth-generation owner/operator Five-Year-Old Cow (1) friends. of Summer Yearling (3) 1.

Silver-Mist Advent Botox, Silver-Mist the Feldwisch homeYahtzee-Red, farm.

1. (JR) Conrad Shotzy Macy Aged Cow (1) Conrad; 2. (JR) Ray-Jo Redburst Saucy, Brice (JR) Conrad Sam Sadie, Macy Conrad He was3. a(JR)graduate ofChip New Knoxville1. High School Walker; Conrad Gold Twilight Junior Show Junior Champion and and a hadWinter a degree in(1)dairy science from The Yearling OpenOhio Show Junior Champion 1. (JR) Conrad BraxtonThrough Paxie, Mikayla & Shenghigh Smist Atwood Wisk, Tyler Bland State University. genetics he developed Maylon Conrad

Please visit the Ohio Holstein website at www.ohioholstein.com

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As the day progressed and between rounds, everyparticipate in this event. It includes both a Senior and a Aged Cow (1) Intermediate Showmanship Winners Junior Show Reserve Junior Champion one took time for a pizza lunch and then an iceSouthern-Hills cream bar Junior division.

Some are new at the competition, and 1.

Tru-Vision Gold Famous, 1. Sarah Quallen; 2. Emma Mathews; 3.

Karebears Dempsey Elegance, Holsteins snack provided by the American Dairy Association and others have 4.been coming Sarah Francis; Kerrigan Meeker for many years. However, Emma Mathews Junior Showthe Senior Champion Junior Showmanship Winners everyone is willing to share camaraderie and a competitive Ohio Dairy Producers. This year, Juniors had the Open Show Junior Champion Tillie, 1. Cailiwith Baumann; Maggie Mathews; Gustywith Knoll milk, JB Martini-ET, Jennifer McCord spirit each 2. other.

After a light3. breakfast opportunity to observe Whiteleather the final Damian Senior1278 round that Emma Mathews Natasha Davidson; 4. McKenna Open Show Junior Champion participants complete a testSchaefer to determine brackets.

It Reserve is determined the champion. Open ThenShow everyone relocated Senior Champion and Junior Heifer Calf (10) Southern Hills WB Ashlyn, watched the final Junior round!

Spontaneous cheers came double elimination, so everyone has an opportunity to Quiet Cove Goldwyn Franchise, 1. Southern-Hills WB Ashlyn , Shelby & Jenna Shelby & Jenna Griffith Bickel Family Farm from the teams proclaimed their play the game and be matched with their rivals inJunior a dual Griffith; 2. Bottom-Line Atwood up Bianca, Two-Year-Old (4) audience as the winning Open Show Senior Reserve Champion Bottom-Line Farm; 3. (JR) Maple Rey Schapel, victories.

1. (JR) Gar-len Bradnick Penny, Loren Hi-Metro Dee Dee, Bottom-Line Farm Kerrigan Meeker; 4. Bottom-Line Winston Quallen; 2. Ray-Jo Braxton NotLady, onlyBickel are highRubles teams recognized, but awards are Junior Show Grand Champion Ally, Bottom-Line Farm Family Farm; 3. (JR) Cloverhill Farm Redwirepresented to individualsGar-len who earn the Penny, highestLoren score on the Bradnick Quallen Intermediate Heifer Calf (8) Red, Emma Mathews; 4. Southern-Hills Guth pre-test and most valuable players in each division.

Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion 1. SH-SW Ashock Rosalynd, Shelby & Jenna Mouse, Southern-Hills Holsteins Whiteleather Following this year’s Damian event! 1278 Tillie, Griffith; 2. Southern-Hills Arm Minnow, Senior Two-Year-Old (4) are the results of Emma Champaign/Logan/ Mathews Southern-Hills Holsteins; 3. (JR) Ray-Jo Senior Jones Division winning team: 1. Lane-Oak Advent Daisy, Whitney & Open Show Grand Champion Atwood Jessie, Jessie Crawford; 4. (JR) GarChad Griffith; 2. ExpressAuglaize SMD DueceCounties Callie, represented by Ella Jackson, Kadey Lane-Oak Advent Daisy, len Atwood Teal, Loren Quallen Bottom-Line Farm; 3. Ray-Jo Contender SassStarkey and Brennan Topp Whitney Jones & Chad Griffith Senior Heifer Calf (7) Red, Bickel Family Farm Runners-up: Mahoning team Grand of Levi Plocher, OpenCounty Show Reserve Champion 1. (JR) Karebears Redburst Sasha, Emma Junior Three-Year-Old (2) Gar-len Bradnick Penny, Loren Quallen Christina Coler, Sara Fraser and Rod Headland Mathews; 2. Ms Southern-Edge Lainey-ET, 1. Lane-Oak Atwood Mariah, Whitney Jones Best Udder Shelby & Jenna Griffith; 3. Express SMD HighTime TestCass, Score (3-way tie): Nicole Walters and Kate & Chad Griffith; 2. (JR) Gar-len Grapevine 1.

Southern Hills 2. Quiet Cove Attitude Giggles, Bottom Line Farm; 4. (JR) Loren Quallen Sherman (Delaware County) and Holsteins; Ella Jackson (Logan Goldwyn Franchise, Bickel Family Farm; 3.

Ray-Jo Atwood Jasmine, Emma Mathews Senior Three-Year-Old (4) County) Southern Hills Holsteins; 4.

Rubles Hi-Metro Summer Yearling (5) 1. Southern-Hills Burny Marcy, Southern-Hills Most Valuable Player: Ella Jackson Dee Dee, Bottom Line Farm 1. Lane-Oak Atwood Melody, Whitney Jones Holsteins; 2. (JR) Ray-Jo Durham Lucia, Emma BestChampaign/Logan Herd Junior winning team: & Chad Griffith; 2. (JR) Karebears Redburst Mathews; 3. (JR) Gar-len Dream Pee Division Wee, 1.

Southern Hills Holsteins; 2. Bickel Family Saucy, Brice Walker; 3. Southern-Hills WF represented by Heath Starkey, Sam Jackson, Mackenzie Sarah Quallen; 4. Express SMD Chance Trina, Southern-Hills Holsteins; 4. (JR) Future Ballad, Bottom-Line FarmHoewischer and ColeFarm; Pond3. Bottom-Line Farm; 4. Southern Hills Holsteins Manor Brady Bree, Cole Heger Junior Show Intermediate Champion Runners-up: Wayne County Premier represented Breederby Thomas Junior Yearling (6) Gar-len Bradnick Penny, Loren Quallen Gress, David Miley, Denice Wolf, Ashley Hawvermale and 1.

Southern Hills Holsteins; 2. Bickel Family 1. (JR) Karebears Dempsey Elegance, Emma Reserve Champion Senior Division winning team:Junior Show IntermediateAdam Wolf (alternate)Farms Mathews; 2. (JR) Gar-len Durable Beauty, Ray-Jo Durham Lucia, Emma Mathews Champaign/Logan/Auglaize Counties represented by Loren Quallen; 3. (JR) Future Manor Dusk Test Score: Sam JacksonPremier Exhibitor Open Show IntermediateHigh Champion Ella Jackson, Kadey Starkey, Brennan Topp 1. Southern Hills Holsteins; 2. Bickel Family Peaches-Red, Cole Heger; 4. (JR) Maple Rey Lane-Oak Advent Daisy, Most Valuable Player: Marissa Topp Farm Sanchez Lulu, Hunter Meeker Whitney Jones & Chad A Griffith special recognition wasPremier also named for the most Junior Exhibitor Winter Yearling (4) Open Show Intermediate Reserve Champion original nametags, and this was earned for the Senior team 1.

Emma Mathews; 2.

Loren Quallen 1. (JR) Remmus Brady Bree, Cole Heger; 2.

Gar-len Bradnick Penny, Loren Quallen from Delaware County; David Miley won the Junior Southern-Hills Demp Lucille, Southern-Hills Holsteins; 3. Rubles Shot Elsie, Bottom-Line division.

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e Queen’s The Queen’s Corner Corner y Allison Mangun

National FFA Convention has just ended and as wore my jacket for the last time to receive my American

By Allison Mangun Degree it was an awing experience. As I reflected on my time as an FFA member it truly inspired me to ms like only During the Christmas and New live in the moment. My time has flown which has I was Year holidays, I would like to taught me to take each thing as it comes because my first take some time to reflect on this there is a reason and purpose for everything. While at Show, past year. I am forever grateful convention I was able to assist with the National Dairy s look alize my for this opportunity to serve as Handlers CDE. It was cool to see members perform quickly the Ohio Holstein Queen. This to the best of their abilities. While being in awe of o an end. past year has been a growing their natural skills and talents. We are sure going to ghout this experience for me. I have enjoyed be in great hands as we prepare scientist, salespersons, t has been the from across the farmers, business men and women and a variety of hing seeing and meetingmeeting breeders National Dairy Women at World Dairy Expo, October 2, 2013 s t a t e that own and exhibit high Holstein airymen and women from Front, fromquality left: Marion Barliss, WI, Doris young Hetts, WI; Karen Schauf, WI; other professionals. e state of cattle.

Ohio. IAalways see moment of the year was Harriet Brown, significant being a MN, Esther Welch, OH from left: Ardath DeWall, IL; Liz Doornik, WI; Deborah Lee Reinhart, WI; know at the State Fair, HolsteinBack, partOhio of the Ohio Futurity.

Most of all I am Thank youGable, Ohio Holstein breeders for supporting and Mary Creek, MD; Berneta Snider PA been cool to connect people thankful I was able to educate consumers and be a they actually live. encouraging me throughout my year. I look forward face for the dairy industry within Ohio. to crowning the next Holstein Queen as I know she

er thing that I have enjoyed g excellent cattle being Although by great people. March It wasseems far way away, time will surely to see the grand champion seem to fly by. I would like to encourage all young one district compete girlsshow eligible to run for the Holstein Queen. It has he other at the State Fair. It been a great experience for me and it will definitely n watching the cows change shape you a well-rounded young professional.

Bernie Heisner, retired general ure throughout theinto show manage of COBA, is receiving several top honors for his leadership in the at the shows I have been dairy and agricultural communities. lly welcomed with open He will be inducted into the Ohio ople have been so willing to Agriculture Hall of Fame on August 1 share in the excitement of at the Rhodes Youth Center at the e. I would like to thank all Ohio State Fairgrounds. Also, he is for their continued support. I receiving the Guest of Honor Award ward to the District Shows in from the National Dairy Shrine in October 2014 at World Dairy Expo.

have an excellent experience. Finally, this past the Holsteinwill year I have learned the importance of living in the

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moment and have been inspired by what people can accomplish.

• Bill Ramsey, Paradise Valley Farms, D-2, received the COBA/Select Sires, Inc. Distinguished Service Award, for 22 years of service as board member, vice-president and president of the COBA board and as a six-year representative of COBA on the Select Sires, Inc. board.

The manager, award was Yogi Berra, New York Yankees presented at the COBA/Select Sires annual meeting in February.

• Loren Elsass, D-12, won the 2014 After placing third in the International PostHoard’s Dairyman Judging Contest at COBA/Select Sires withContest a score of secondary Traditional at490 the 2013 World outExpo, of 500 is a Cattle JudgDairy thetotal Ohiopoints.

State Loren ATI Dairy Select Sires Select Mating Service ing Team, represented by Marshall Overholt, LaugeneticDan consultant. ra Bond, Grim, Meghan Thurston and coach, • once again invited to parRoyce Thornton, were Ted Schmitmeyer, D-14, Ohio ticipate in the International Dairy Cattle Judging Holstein Association Junior member, Tourwas and attend Show in Edinnamed theRoyal Star inHighland Agricultural burgh, Scotland and2014 the Charlville Placement at the Ohio FFA Agricultural Show in Charlvill, Ireland from June 18 to July 2.

Convention.

Thank you to everyone who supported the • team. Without your assistance, Kate McGovern, D-8, this Ohiotrip would not Holstein Association Junior member, have been possible. was recognized at the June 11th Ohio State 4-H Recognition Awards Banquet in Columbus as a winner of the Ohio State Fair Dairy1328 Dover Road Ohio2013 State ATI Skillathon in her age330-287-1331 group and in www.ati.osu.edu Wooster, OH 44691 overall competition.

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(For the third time in five years!)

Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team, represented by Marshall Overholt, Laura Bond, Dan Grim, Meghan Thurston at the Charlville Agricultural Show in Charlvill, Ireland.

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No. 59 The Midwest National Holstein Futurity, Inc. Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ABS Global, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 MEETINGS and EVENTS Miley Holstein Farms, Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 13-14, 2015 – Ohio Holstein Annual LATE ENTRY OPTION March National Holstein Futurity. . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Ag Credit/Country Mortgages . . . . . . . . 47 Meeting, Howard Johnson’s, Lima, OH To Be Shown in 2016 at the Ohio State Fair

New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic . . . . . 34 Agri Sales & Consulting — Oxy Blast . . . 50 June 23-26, 2015 – National Holstein Ohio Beef Council . . . . . are . . . .eligible . . . . . . .for 40 the Convention, Agri-King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 St. Charles, IL Calves born September 1, 2012 through August 31,. 2013 National Holstein Futurity, Inc., Ohio State University/ Andrews, Steve & Seth — Auctioneers . . . 26 June 28–July 1, 2016 – National Holstein No. 59 as a late entry with a fee of $25.00 per head.

Payment is due January 20, 2015 Convention, Saratoga Springs, NY Agricultural Technical Institute . . . . . . . . 24 Ashland Implement, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Paradise Valley Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Bickel FamilyName Farmsof . . Animal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Registration # Date of Birth Sire Dam SHOWS Pine Tree Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cargill Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 November 8, 2014 – Grand National Plain-Knoll Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 COBA/Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Holstein Junior Show, Louisville, KY, Judge Raygor Farms, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Commodity Blenders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Eric Topp, OH Richman Farms, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Commodity Specialists Company. . . . . . . 28 November 8, 2014 – Mid-East Fall Red & Rohaven Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ComputerMixx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 White Junior Show, Louisville, KY Shearer Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Crimson Lane Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 November 10, 2014 – Mid-East Fall Silver-Mist Holsteins/White Light Holsteins 62 Curry Lumber & Pole Building Co.‘s . . . . . 27 National Holstein Show, Louisville, KY, Judge Lynn Harbaugh, WI Spike, Pete & Jean — Vacation Rental . . . 56 Davis, Kim R. — Nationwide Insurance . . . 8 November 10, 2014 – Mid-East Fall Stan-Mar-Dale/Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Embryo Transfer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 National Red & White Show, Louisville, KY, Stein-way Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 First National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Judge Lynn Harbaugh, WI Taurus Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Garver, Merlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Golden Link Supplements, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 25 Habrun’s Insurance Service, Inc. . . . . . . . 35 Harold’s Equipment, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Harvest Hills Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 K & M Builders, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Kidron Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Signature L-G Animal Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Please make checks payable to: Lehman, Eileen — Livestock Hauling . . . . 41 The National Holstein Futurity, Inc. Lowe & Young, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Meaden & Moore — CPA’s . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company . . 20

Ten-Penny Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SALES Thomas, Jenny — Photographer . . . . . . . 57 October 23, 2014 – 7:00 p.m., Harvest Hills Town & Country Co-op Feed . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sale, Dover Fairgrounds Trent Insurance Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 November 22, 2014 – Ohio Multi-Breed Fall U-Dean Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sale, Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, Wooster Vaughan, Steve — Nutritional Consultant . 45 Address CONTENT/COPY: The Ohio News has a policy to accept paid W. G. Dairy Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 advertising unless its content may be construed as defamaMail completed entry to:privacy of others, fraudulent, obscene or tory, invasive of the Wenger’s Sharpening Service . . . . . . . . . . 6 otherwise unlawful. In submitting copy, the advertiser repreMary Lou Topp, Secretary sents andExecutive warrants that its content is truthful, is not defamaWil-O-Rae Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10344 . . 36 Botkins tory, is not invasive of the privacy of others and is in compliRoad ance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

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the Junior Association’s Facebook page after the Holidays. Hope to see everyone there!

Don’t forget that there will be Junior activities during the State Convention, Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th, including a judging contest on Friday and a Junior activity at 7:00PM that evening.

hosting their first event of the year and taking a trip to Sky The Junior Association will Zone in Columbus. All juniors be kicking off the new year by are invited. Plus, friends and attending a Directors Retreat on family are welcome to attend, January 17th in Columbus, to at their own cost. Lunch will be plan for 2015. On January 18th, provided. Details will be posted the Junior Association will be on the Ohio Holstein website and COMING UP...

Information on applying for the Ohio Holstein Queen Contest, Memorial Award and the Outstanding Junior Award will be posted on the Ohio Holstein website and the Junior Association’s Facebook page in January. Application deadlines will be in February with interviews during the State Convention!

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Ohio Juniors will have T-Shirts on sale during the State Convention. Lots of colors to choose from, and we now have infant and toddler sizes!

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Ohio 4-H/FFA Dairy Dates Judging Contests February 21, 2015 Mount Gilead at Fairgrounds February 21, 2015 ATI Contest @ Wooster March 4, 2015 Wilmington Aggies at Roberts Arena March 7, 2015 Marysville at Marysville High School March 10, 2015 District 1 Invite March 14, 2015 Miami Trace at Fayette Co. Fairgrounds March 21, 2015 Ashland at Ashland High School March 21, 2015 FFA State Contest at Mercer Co. Fairgrounds April 4, 2015 4-H State Contest at Ohio Expo Center Other Events May 2, 2015 Dairy Palooza at Trumbull Co Fairgrounds July 30 and August 5 Ohio State Fair Skillathons July 31 and August 7th Ohio State Fair Judging Clinics

2014 OSF Open Red & White Show Spring Heifer Calf 1. Stan-Mar-Dale, Harmony-Corners KranberryRed; 2. Stan-Mar-Dale, Express-SMO CF Mary Jane-Red; 3. Future Manor, Ja-Rob Altitude Hundo-Red Winter Heifer Calf 1. Oakvale, Glad-Ray-K Sequin-Red; 2. Triple-T Holsteins, Ms Hot N Heavenly-Red-ET; 3. Days Carrollton, Redien Acres Poker-Red Fall Heifer Calf 1. Franchise, G. S., Four-Hills D Jesslyn-Red-ET; 2. Wolf, Ms Starmark Acme Raffle-Red; 3.

Emma Mathews, Karebears Redburst Sasha-Red Summer Yearling 1. Gunkelman, Reyncrest Relentless-Red Spring Yearling 1. Bucks Pride, Bucks-Pride Prince Boop-Red; 2.

Gunkelman, Miss Hot Tamale-Red-ET; 3. CallDel Farm South, Gerland SH Genestone-Red Winter Yearling 1. Triple-T Holsteins, Oakland View CowgirlRed-ET; 2. Call-Del Farm, Can Bing 6 Chris Sassy-Red Fall Yearling 1. Wolf, Starmark HP Regina-Red; 2.

Hershberger, Rogalin Redliner M-Red; 3. StanMar-Dale, Southern-Hills Nola-Red-TW Junior Champion Female Oakvale, Glad-Ray-K Sequin-Red Reserve Junior Champion Female Bucks Pride, Bucks-Pride Prince Boop-Red Junior Two-Year-Old 1. Futurama Holsteins, Futurama Lars HavanaRed; 2. Gunkelman, Ms Kampy BRBWR Prudence-Red; 3. Emma Mathews, Cloverhill Redwire-Red-ET Senior Three-Year-Old 1. Heger, Ray-Jo Picolo Ginger-Red-ET; 2.

Miley Holsteins, Miley Attitude Gloss-Red; 3.

Stan-Mar-Dale, Curt-Co Advent Misty-Red

Junior Three-Year-Old 1. Breezy-Knoll, Quality - Quest Cinda-Red; 2.

Wabash-Way, Wabash-Way CH Ryhan-Red Senior Three-Year-Old 1. Topp-View Farm, Oneeda Rucco Tawn-Red; 2. Conrad, Conrad Advent Gloria-Red Intermediate Champion Topp-View Farm, Oneeda Rucco Tawny-Red Reserve Intermediate Champion Heger, Ray-Jo Picolo Ginger-Red-ET Four-Year-Old 1. Yoder, Maes-Acres DY 523-Red; 2.

Wabash-Way, Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red; 3. Miley Holsteins, Miley Advent Bgemini-Red Five-Year-Old 1. Semler Advent Scarlett-Red Aged Cow 1. Oakvale, Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red Senior Champion Yoder, Maes-Acres DY 523-Red Reserve Senior Champion Wabash-Way, Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red Grand Champion Topp-View Farm, Oneeda Rucco Tawny-Red Reserve Grand Champion Yoder, Maes-Acres DY 523-Red Best Udder of Show Topp-View Farm, Oneeda Rucco Tawny-Red Best Bred and Owned Yoder, Maes-Acres DY 523-Red Produce of Dam McMahan Raymond Dam and Daughter 1. McMahan; 2. Futurama Holsteins Premier Exhibitor Gunkelman Medina Premier Breeder Miley Holstein

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A Special “Thank You” to Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year 2014 Ohio State Fair & atJunior Please Open look around the womenHolstein close to you. Who have fed calves, registered calves, milked the cows, made hay, made sureShow everyoneClass was fed in the field, at the table and at the shows? You get the picture. Use the form below ton Sponsors nominate that indispensable woman at your farm for the Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year.

CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DONOR JUNIOR SHOW Spring Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Thomas/Cybil Fisher Name of woman to be nominated: Photography ___________________________________________________________ Winter Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Fall Heifer Calf. .nominating . . . . . . . . . and . . . Open-Road Holsteins Name of person contact phone #: _________________________________________________ Summer Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . Steve Andrews, Auctioneer SpringofYearling Heifer. . . .or. .business, . . . Lund View Farm Name farm, operation if applicable: _________________________________________________ Winter Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . Broad-Vue Holsteins Fall Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . . . . H.B. Owen & Son, Inc. Please write a brief description of the nominee’s involvement in Holsteins at the family operation, county, district and/or state level.

Junior Champion Female . . . . . . . Mason Farms, Ltd. Res. Junior Champion Female . . . DHI Cooperatives, Inc. Please attach additional pages if needed. ______________________________________________________ Junior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Lorawae Holsteins Senior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Miley Holstein Farms, Ltd. ________________________________________________________________________________ Junior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . Goodsons Holsteins/Buckeye ET ________________________________________________________________________________ Senior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . Crimson-Lane Holsteins/ Thorbahn Brothers _______________________________________________________________________________ Intermediate Champion Cow . . . . Commodity Blenders, Inc. ________________________________________________________________________________ Res. Intermediate Champion Cow . Alden Farms ________________________________________________________________________________ Four-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . . . . . . IBA of Ohio, Inc. Five-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Sageser ________________________________________________________________________________ Aged Cow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker’s Acres ________________________________________________________________________________ 125,000 Pound Cow . . . . . . . . . Rupp-Vue Farm Senior Champion Cow . . . . . . .Woman . Land O’Lakes Submit to: Ohio Holstein of thePurina YearFeed Committee, c/o Kaye James 2519S Jefferson Road, Wooster, OH 44691 Res. Senior Champion Cow. . . . . Raygor Farms, LLC or email to .her kjames@sssnet.com.

Applications must be received by February 14, 2015.

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“Both practical work experience within the industry and networking are extremely important in helping college students prepare for full-time employment upon graduation,” says David Thorbahn, Select Sires president and CEO. “That’s why Select Sires offers hands-on internship opportunities each year. These internships help introduce students to the industry side of agriculture, while they contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Select Sires federation.”

College students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dairy science, animal science, agricultural economics, agricultural communications or related agricultural fields may apply for these internships. Applicants must be familiar with cattle pedigree information. Previous dairy judging team experience is an advantage.

While important for all internships, strong writing and computer skills are a requirement for students working in corporate communications.

Dairy-marketing interns must have experience working with cattle, and the ability to clip and prepare animals for still or video photography.

For more information or to submit a resume for consideration, visit http://www.selectsires.com/aboutus/ summer_internship.html or send an email to tsmith@selectsires.com.

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Index Of Advertisers ABS Global, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Agri Sales & Consulting — Oxy Blast . . . 27 Agri-King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 American Dairy Association . . . . . . . .29 Andrews, Steve & Seth — Auctioneers . . . 32 Ashland Implement, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Cargill Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 COBA/Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Commodity Blenders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Commodity Specialists Company. . . . . . . 33 ComputerMixx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Curry Lumber & Pole Building Co.‘s . . . . . 35 Davis, Kim R. — Nationwide Insurance . . . 35 Embryo Transfer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Farm Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 51 First National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Garver, Merlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Genex Cooperative, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Golden Link Supplements, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 37 Habrun’s Insurance Service, Inc. . . . . . . . 48 Harold’s Equipment, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 K & M Builders, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Kidron Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 L-G Animal Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Lehman, Eileen — Livestock Hauling . . . . 43 Lowe & Young, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Meaden & Moore — CPA’s . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company . . 46 Midwest Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Moore, Paul & Gasser, Steve . . . . .17

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New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic . . . . . 14 Ohio Beef Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Ohio State University/ Agricultural Technical Institute . . . . . . . . 40 Paradise Valley Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pine Tree Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Plain-Knoll Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Purina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Ratta Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Renaissance Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . 25 Richman Farms, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Shearer Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Spike, Pete & Jean — Vacation Rental . . . 48 Stan-Mar-Dale/Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Stein-way Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Taurus Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ten-Penny Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Thomas, Jenny — Photographer . . . . . . . 35 Town & Country Co-op Feed . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Trent Insurance Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 U-Dean Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Vaughan, Steve- Nutritional Consultant . 35 W. G. Dairy Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wenger’s Sharpening Service . . . . . . . . . . 43 Wil-O-Rae Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Whiteleather Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 This index is provided as an additional service.

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January 10 Deadline for Editorial Content and ads that need to be designed for Ohio News January 15 Deadline for final ads for Ohio News February 1 DUES DEADLINE for District Rebates to be received March 13-14 Ohio Holstein Association Convention, Howard Johnson’s in Lima OH March 13 Ohio Holstein Convention Sale, Quietcove Holsteins in Wapakoneta, OH March 14 Ohio Holstein Annual Meeting, Howard Johnson’s in Lima OH April 2-4 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo, Columbus OH April 9 Kentucky National Holstein Show & Sale in Louisville, KY June 23-26 National Holstein Convention in St Charles, IL check page 43 for a complete list of dates for Youth events and activities

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