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Tribute To Cal Wilcox

A Glimpse at the Families of Ohio Holstein

THE OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

Royal Addition Plain-Knoll King Royal

Sire: Morningview Mcc Kingboy-ET Dam: Plain-Knoll Mogul Mariah VG-87 Plain-Knoll Mogul Mariah VG-87

Plain-Knoll Mogul Mariah VG-87 02-02 3x 365d 26993m 3.6 1229f 3.5 1218p Pat, Jake, Jim, Steve and Andy Buschur Steve cell: 937-423-7108 buschurdairy@gmail.com www.plainknollholsteins.com www.facebook.com/buschur-dairy-farm As always, cows, bulls and embryos are available 2

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MGS: Mountfield Ssi Dcy Mogul-ET TR TV TL TY TD MGD: Roylane Socra Mira 1760-ET EX-91 05-11 3x 305d 40080m 3.5 1411f 3.1 1252p MGGS: Velvet-View-KJ Socrates-ET TR TV TL TD EX-94 MGGD: Seagull-Bay Oman Mirror-ET VG-86 DOM 03-00 2x 365d 36430m 4.4 1606f 3.4 1235p

Plain-Knoll King Royal (7HO12787) is now available as a Super Sampler at Select Sires.

PLAIN-KNOLL THE BUSCHUR FAMILY

HOLSTEINS

AS SILK

Whiteleather Silk 1040-ET EX-92 GMD, DOM

Whiteleather Silk 1040-ET EX-92 GMD, DOM

Silk has sons by Gold Chip and Brazzle. She is one of our best transmitting cows directly out of Miss America. All of her offspring have unlimited potential!

Whiteleather Sizzle 1440-ET EX-93

• Sire: Comestar Stormatic-ET • Dam: Whiteleather Outside 367 EX-91 GMD, DOM Silk’s Daughters • Whiteleather Sizzle 1440-ET EX-93 • Whiteleather Shottle 1485 VG-86 • Whiteleather Iota 1935 VG-88 • Whiteleather Hero 2211 VG-85 • Whiteleather Hero 2212 VG-85 • Whiteleather Hero 2213 VG-85 • Whiteleather Hero 2214 VG-87 • Whiteleather Dorcy 2340 VG-86

Whiteleather Sizzle 1440-ET EX-93

• Grand Champion NAILE 2014 • All-Ohio Jr. 3-Year-Old, 4-Year-Old and Aged Cow Sizzle’s Next Generation • Whiteleather Sizz 2524-ET Jr. 2-Year-Old @ VG-85 - Sired by Goldwyn - Fancy Halogen and Mogul daughters - 2 Golden Dreams daughters due Sept. & Oct. • Whiteleather Mogul 2218-ET VG-85 • Whiteleather Gwood 2517-ET Jr. 2-Year-Old @ VG-85 - Stylish Anaheim daughter

We are continuing to build and improve this cow family from our foundation cow “Miss America!”

Check out our ad next issue when we highlight all of her daughters’ classification results!

WHITELEATHER HOLSTEINS

8208 Bayard Road • Minerva, OH 44657 Lawrence Whiteleather 330-904-1806 • Adam Whiteleather 330-205-1738 Fax 330-222-1642 • adamwhiteleather@icloud.com • www.whiteleatherholsteins.com RHA 24,086 • 909F • 741P • 542 Cows

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

Volume 88 Number 4 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 Published 5 times per year in February, May, August, October and December 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@sssnet.com Director, Marketing & Member Services. . David Gunkelman cell 330-464-3259 drgunkelman@yahoo.com Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Bickel cell 513-300-7291 moocows@fuse.net Webmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Spike spikeptr@aol.com OFFICERS President . . . . . Randall Kiko, Salem . . . . . . .330-831-0174 Vice President . Paul Haskins, Butler . . . . . . 419-618-4028 Secretary . . . . . Suzy Lora, Salem . . . . . . . . . 330-537-3797 Treasurer . . . . . Lisa Mangun, Burbank . . . . 330-435-6520 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Dallas Rynd, Past President, Ashville . . . . . . 740-207-5005 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 Rod Campbell, Minerva . . . . . . . . . . . 330-862-2028 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 Scott Sprunger, Dalton. . . . . . . . . . . . 330-465-0622 Dist. 7 Joe Miley, West Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-263-7814 Dist. 8 Ryan Welch, Polk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-651-5281 Dist. 9 Joe Cole, Bloomville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-396-0454 Dist. 10 Laurie Menzie, McClure . . . . . . . . . . 740-624-6367 Dist. 11 Kristy Ackley, East Liberty . . . . . . . . 937-666-5502 Dist. 12 Kurt Topp, New Breman . . . . . . . . . . 330-464-4960 Dist. 13 Jenny Thomas, Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-395-9823 Dist. 15 Donald Bickel, New Vienna . . . . . . . 937-218-2697 Postmaster: Send address changes to: Ohio News, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691

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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.”

Contents

A Message From the Executive Director Tom Thorbahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 From the President Randall Kiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 From the Editor Jackie Bickel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Highlights from the 131st National Convention and Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . 10 From Your Regional Representative Glen Sageser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 90 Years of Ohio Dairy Judging Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 BarbWire, Looking Back at Ohio Holsteins by Barb Lumley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2017 Ohio Woman of the Year Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 2016 National Futurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 62nd National Futurity Entry Form and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 61st National Futurity Late Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Remembering Cal Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ohio Members at a Glance, The Hupps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Ohio Members at a Glance, The Gassers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Just Do Something, by Allison Mangun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Classification Highlights from the Hershberger Family . . . . . . . . . 34 A Momma Who Let Her Babies Grow Up to be “Cow” Boys . . . . . . . 36-37 Holstein Grapevine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Sale Report from the Lorawae Dispersal Sale . . . . . . . . . . 40 Results from 2016 Ohio State Fair Red & White Show . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 2016 Mid-East Summer National Holstein Open Show Results . . . . . . 44-45 District 1/2 Show Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 District 5 Show Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 District 9 Show Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 District 13/14 Show Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Sale Report from the Ohio Holstein Fall Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Just For The Juniors

Junior News Update, by Emma Mathews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 The Queen’s Corner, by Ella Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2016 Ohio State Fair Junior Holstein Show Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59 2016 Ohio State Fair Junior Red and White Show Results . . . . . . . 60-61 2017 Ohio Women’s Scholarship Application Information . . . . . . . . . . . 62 2017 Esther Welch Communications Scholarship Application Information . . . . . . .63 2017 Ohio Holstein Queen Contest Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Snapshots from the 2016 National Convention . . . . . . . . 64 Ohio Holstein Junior Production Award Entry Form . . . . . . . . . 65 National Distinguished Junior Member Award Now Open To All Youth . . . . . . . . .67

On The Cover

Large Photo: U-Dean Farms Pasture Scene, taken by Jeneva Auble Top Inset Photo: Garrett Havens at D9 Show, exhibiting the Open and Jr. Grand Champion: Brookview E Pringles and the Open and Jr. Reserve Champion: Brookview E Loudmouth, taken by Karen Hudson Center Inset Photo: Calvin Wilcox, provided by the Medina Gazette Bottom Inset Photo: The Griffith Family-Ryan, Chad, Ashley, Hannah, Matt, Tara, Caleb and Larry (D15), provided by Tara Griffith

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From The Executive Director

By Tom Thorbahn

Hopefully you have all finished the Fall harvest, and are looking forward to slowing down just a little, as if there is anything ‘slow’ on the typical dairy farm.

The autumn season should have reminded us all to give thanks for all the blessings we have been given.

I would like to extend my thanks to each of you for remaining members of our fine organization we know as the Ohio Holstein Association. An organization is lifeless without members who are willing to devote their time and talent to their organization.

Thanks to the officers, board, and all committee persons for their commitment to the Ohio Holstein membership.

Speaking of membership, now is the time for membership renewal, each of you should have received a renewal notice from the office. If you did not receive a renewal mailing or if you know of a neighbor who did not receive one, let the office know.

The Fall Tour was held at AckLee Holsteins, Jay and Kristy Ackley and sons of East Liberty.

Thanks to the Ackleys for opening their farm and being such gracious hosts. Great people and great Holsteins just seem to go together for a great day. we have over 70 individuals in attendance, with a dozen juniors participating in the judging clinic given by Sherry

What We Are

Thankful For Fall Classification Highlights

• U-Dean Sanchez Glisten-ET now EX-90 2E Daughters by Crown, Corvette and Atwood • Jerland Shottle Deal EX-91 EX-MS 6-00 Daughter by Durham • Fusion Dempsey Pandora EX-90 EX-MS 3-10 4 Atwood Transfers (owned by Jeneva Auble)

U-Dean Farms

669 St. Rt. 89, Polk, OH 44866 Welch Family Farm since 1867 • Registered Holsteins since 1913 Esther, Karen & Scott Welch Dean & Doris Welch 419-945-2250 419-945-2411

Mike Welch Ryan Welch 419-945-2542 419-651-5281 cell 419-606-6945

Smith. Thanks to Paul Haskins With Fall coming to an end, the and the Breed Improvement holidays are fast approaching.

Committee for all their efforts.

My wish to each of you is a

With this issue of the Ohio News, joyous holiday with family we also say thank you to Jackie and friends and all prosperity Bickel, who recently resigned in the year ahead. as our Editor. She has done a great job with the Ohio News the past two years; I might add here, Ohio Holstein that at last summer’s National will have an opening Convention in Saratoga Springs, for Vice President on New York, I received numerous the 2017 Board of compliments on the Ohio News Directors. from breeders across the country.

Anyone interested in We wish her well in all her future running for the postion endeavors.

is asked to contact a member of the Nominating Committee or a Board Member.

The Executive Committee and the News Committee are working to find a new editor, in time to start by the first of the year.

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A Message From The President

By Randall Kiko

Dear members friends of OHA,

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I hope things are well with everyone as you prepare for your Christmas and holiday season. I also hope everyone enjoyed the fall farm tour hosted

by Ack-Lee Holsteins. I want to thank them for inviting the association to their farm and I’m sorry I was unable to attend.

The OHA annual meeting will soon be here. There will be a position open for vice president, and I encourage anyone who is interested to apply by reaching out to the nominating committee or any board member.

There have been a lot of rumors about the September/ October news issue. Everything was turned in, printed, and delivered to the post office on time.

We still do not have an answer from the post office as to where the magazines are located. We sincerely apologize for this.

I would like to see more OHA members be more actively involved by joining a committee, running for office, or by spreading a positive message. The association is made up of members, and you are one. I also hope for everyone’s benefit the dairy and agricultural markets improve soon.

I’m always available for any questions or concerns.

Take care and have a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

~Randall Kiko

Thanksgiving Day...

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Very Good 15 We are thankful Good Plusfor our 18 the health we have to Goodand our ability 1

enjoy our family as they move on in Total their lives...grandkids are35especially BreedOur Age friends Averageand % neighbors 106.4 a joy! are another source of joy.

Individual Highlights:

My Holsteins pride ~PINE-TREE 1388 FREDDare 4683my EX-91 2E (fresh just one day @ 6-01, second E and raised) and joy! We are truly thankful for the~MS Rausch (Bill, Joyce, CHASSITYfamily SNOW CAITLYN-ET VG-89 (4-02 441 DIM 55159M 2148F 1625P) Brian and Jen)w/and their good employees whoMARKE keep 9050-ET our cows and ~S-S-I PLATINM VG-88 (3-00 168 DIM w/ 16641M 649F 522P) heifers doing well.

~BUTLERVIEW BOOKEM SHAKE-ET VG-86 (4-05 scored dry; dueherd-average w/ 3rd heifer in 2 weeks) Our most recent BAA

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is from ourday! production all 6/14 in all, aand satisfying figures are from the October DHI Blessings this Thanksgiving report.

andChristmas Season!

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

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Classification & Show Wil-O-Rae Redburst Vegas VG-87, VG-88 MS

Vegas

Wil-O-Rae Redburst Vegas VG-87, VG-88 MS • @ 02-04 305 ME 30,277M 922F 965P • 1st Place Jr. 2-Year-Old 2016 Ohio State Fair Red and White Open Show • 1st Place Produce of Dam 2016 Ohio State Fair Red and White Open Show with Wil-O-Rae Attitude Venus now VG-85

Wil-O-Rae Aftershock LuLu

Will-O-Rae Aftershock LuLu VG-88 now VG-88 @ 03-04

• Milking 101# on October Test • 1-11 365D 22,101M 754F 665P • 2014 Jr. All-Ohio Summer Yearling • June 2015 Dempsey daughter looks great and due in June to Meridian

Other Classification Highlights: OCD Atwood Lacy VG-89 @ 04-01 2-02 365D 27,506M 1011F 873P Will-O-Knoll Shottle Peppermint VG-87, VG-89 MS @02-10 305 ME 31,452M 960F 889P

LuLu

4 out of 8 2-Year-Olds went VG-85 or higher, with 6 of them VG in the Mammary System

35 Burras Road • North Fairfield, OH 44855 • wilorae@yahoo.com Scott Knoll 419-685-3979 • Lisa Kerr 419-606-0527 ROLLING HERD AVERAGE on 27 HEAD 25,308M • 829 FAT • 795 PROTEIN • BAA 109 OHIO NEWS

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Harvue Windhammer Franki­-ET EX-92

Harvue Windhammer Franki-­ET EX-92­• 93-MS at 3-­7 • Grand Champion District 3 Holstein Show • 2nd Place and Best Udder National Holstein Futurity at the 2016 Ohio State Fair • Franki is backed by a 93-pt Goldwyn, a 92-pt Dundee, then the EX-97 Frosty • We are looking forward to watching Franki continue to develop • Franki has daughters by Solomon and pregnancies by Solomon and Doorman

July Classification Results 85 cows • 11 EX • 39 VG • 35 GP none lower • BAA 107.2 Plainfield Bolton Regan-VG­86 (former #1 PTAF Cow) received a National Elite Performer Certificate

Erbacres Brokaw Dalyne

Erbacres Brokaw Dalyne • 1st place Fall Yearling at the 2016 Ohio State Fair • Jr. Champion District 3 Holstein Show • Dalyne is backed by 92-pt Lyster, a 93-pt Skychief, an 89-pt Encore (Dam of Damion) then Dellia • Dalyne is due in January to Gold Chip

Registered Holsteins Since 1944 Orville & Betty Simpson Don, Danette, Emily & Robert Simpson 65030 Plainfield Road | Belmont, Ohio 43718 Ben Simpson & Alisha Thompson Don 740-391-3301 | Ben 740-312-5865 | House 740-484-1444 | plainfieldholsteins@gmail.com

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Should She Stay or Should She Go?

By Jackie Bickel, Ohio News Editor

One of the biggest struggles I’ve had with becoming the wife of a dairy farmer is the process of culling out the herd. To Donald, it’s merely a business decision.

And for me, that was odd, because I have no problem applying the concept of “culling” in the other areas of my life. From deleting toxic friends off my Facebook page to bagging up clothes in my closet that I know will never fit me and I will never wear again, I’m not one to keep things around unless a useful purpose is being served. My husband (who still has every T-shirt he’s ever received since high school) has a different theory on what to keep outside the farm, but that’s a whole other editorial!

That being said, when it comes to the four-legged ladies in my front yard, it’s a different story.

My first experience was after we went to a farm and bought a couple of nice Ayrshire cows private treaty. We were excited about their pedigrees and the potential to continue improving the genetics of our Ayrshire “subherd.” Donald had concerns about their adaptability from a loose-bedding barn to our free stalls, as well as the fact that they were used to one person quietly caring for them, in contrast to our rather boisterous operation, but he didn’t think either were obstacles we couldn’t overcome.

One cow, Sybil, fit right in, and the other struggled every step of the way. After Scarlet had a bull, insisted on laying in the alleys (mud, manure, anything but the sand in the stalls), fought with the other cows and continued to kick the daylights out of whoever milked her, I reluctantly agreed that it was time for her to go. I hated it, because she was a big-framed, beautiful cow, but she wasn’t adapting to her new home. Scarlet wasn’t a “bad” cow.

In the right environment, she would no doubt be a great cow...she just couldn’t fit in with our herd and reach her potential.

And then there was Lois (Farmore Red-Mark Loni Lois EX-93), who gave Keri many wonderful years in the showring, as well as giving the farm (and breeders across the country) numerous outstanding daughters. Donald sold her in 2010 and then traveled to Atlanta to buy her 12

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back in 2013. We took her to Pine-Tree to IVF her and soon, she became the Grand Dame of the farm, again.

But she was dry, hadn’t seen a parlor in years, couldn’t walk on concrete and was starting to have a tough time getting around. Winter was approaching and we knew that if that big girl went down, there was no way we would be able to get her back up. I couldn’t go to the barn that day. It was the right thing to do, for Lois and for the farm, but it was still tough to make the decision to let her go. However, I find comfort in the fact that we have lots of new heifers from Lois who will hopefully carry on her legacy.

Of course, there are the ones that I’d love to lead to the trailer myself! One I can think of in particular is a complete pain-in-the-rear cow that thinks she runs the farm. Donald nicknamed her “Watchdog,” because she is constantly into everyone’s business. Whether it’s hanging around the parlor door after milking (almost like she’s eavesdropping on us), barreling her way to the feed trough, bullying the new cows or butting me around the feedlot, her lack of manners is often overlooked. Why? Because she’s a good producer, she breeds back quickly, she’s given us more heifers than bulls, and she’s the last daughter out of Keri’s EX show cow, Electra. So we put up with her, because her good traits somehow continue to outweigh the bad ones, much to my chagrin.

As with anything else in life, there are always exceptions to the rules...which is why there is a 4-year-old Guernsey cow in our herd, with an udder that has the teat placement of a weather vane and not a single daughter on the ground.

In her defense, she was a 2x All-American nominee as a heifer, Maggie’s first 4-H project and she milks fairly well. Most important, she is the reason why Donald and I reconnected (and got married) after 25 years of not seeing one another.

Keeping her goes against everything Donald believes in when it comes to herd management, and everything I profess in order to maintain a productive lifestyle, but we agree to disagree.

Sometimes, we can’t always practice what we preach.

And, Donald can no longer say nothing good ever comes from a Guernsey...unless he wants to bunk with the aforementioned cow.

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Highlights from the 131st National Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting Released to the Media by Holstein Association USA

The Holstein Association USA board of directors met June 2728, 2016, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. President Gordie Cook chaired the board meeting held during the 131st National Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting at The Saratoga Springs Hilton hotel.

The board honored retiring Directors Gayle Carson of Tennessee, Corey A. Geiger of Wisconsin, and Peter B. Waterman of Maine.

All were formally recognized during the awards banquet on July 1st for their many contributions and leadership on the Association board of directors.

Update on 2016 Business Plan Staff presented updates on the 2016 Management-by-Objective Business Plan and year-to-date financials during the Board meeting.

At the end of May, registrations stood at 150,969, up one percent more than the same time last year. Staff reported a four percent increase in the number of animals enrolled in Holstein COMPLETE®.

2016 Financial Update Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Barbara Casna presented the Association’s consolidated

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financial statements through the end of May, 2016, and reviewed the reserve fund report for the same period. Year-to-date the Association has net income from operations of $390,000.

AgriTech Analytics (ATA) AgriTech Analytics (ATA) General Manager Bill VerBoort reported the dairy records processing center has had steady enrollment in the second quarter of the year with more than 950,000 records processed monthly.

ATA’s net operating results were $9,000 more than the same time last year.

Other Board Action With the elimination of the embryo transfer form submission requirement, the Association now relies solely on information supplied by breeders on their registration applications.

The board took steps to preserve the integrity of Association records by implementing an animal birthdate oversight plan.

This plan incorporates the use of a computer algorithm to identify outlier herds where animals appear to be registered with birthdates beneficial for show ring purposes. These herds may be visited unannounced, prior to any particular show date, for on-farm record audits.

President Cook presided over the reorganization meeting of the board on July 1st. The board welcomed newly-elected Directors Peter Dueppengiesser, Region 1, Steve Keene, At-Large, and Benjamin Newberry, Region 4, along with re-elected Director Mark Kerndt of Iowa. Directors serve three-year terms.

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2017 Holstein Association USA Delegate Election Underway With the 2016 National Holstein Convention successfully concluded, the election of delegates for the 2017 Annual Meeting is underway.

Delegates attend Holstein Association USA’s Annual Meeting, representing the members in their election district, to elect officers and board members and to vote on bylaw amendments and resolutions.

At the 2015 Annual Meeting, delegates voted to amend an Association bylaw to allow one additional delegate for every 100 (formerly 150) active members in each election district. This will increase the total number of delegates for the 2017 Annual Meeting to 143 delegates allowed.

The 2017 Annual Meeting will be held in Bellevue, Washington, June 30-July 1.

Building Lifelong Dairy consumers fuel up to play 60 To help make more dairy foods available to students and kick off Fuel Up to Play 60 for the new school year, ADA Mideast hosted three Training Camps in Cincinna�, Cleveland and White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. More than 300 advisors, educators and students learned about the FUTP60 program and dairy-farmer funded grant opportuni�es.

FUTP60 grants help schools add new dairy-friendly items to their menus and purchase equipment, such as mobile serving carts, smoothie sta�ons, and breakfast bars, to drive dairy consump�on in schools.

On behalf of Ohio and West Virginia dairy farmers, ADA Mideast has provided $1.65 million in FUTP60 grants to more than 550 schools (impac�ng more than 300,000 students) since the program began in 2009.

Driving Dairy Sales In Ohio and West Virginia, schools that received FUTP60 grants for the 2015-16 school year reported increases in milk sales, above the na�onal average. Milk sales in these schools increased 5.5%, while there was no change in milk sales across all schools na�onally.

Schools that received FUTP60 grants from ADA Mideast last school year also saw yogurt sales increase by 16.7%.

In addi�on to increasing dairy sales, FUTP60 is showing kids why they should love dairy and appreciate the farmers who produce it, so those same kids will become lifelong dairy consumers and help protect dairy farmers’ freedom to operate.

Bengals Michael Johnson and Browns Joe Thomas joined ADA Mideast on the field at the FUTP60 Training Camps.

FUTP60, created in partnership with the NFL, is the nation’s largest in-school health and wellness program, with more than 73,000 schools enrolled nationwide. Locally, ADA Mideast works with the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals to deliver the program to 3,600 schools in Ohio and West Virginia.

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The Dam of Merit (DOM), started in 1988, recognizes cows that transmit elite genetics, as measured by the Total Performance Index (TPI). A cow must have a CTPI or GTPI above a certain level based on her year of birth, and have three offspring with PTA values of production and type.

You can find details on the criteria for each of these programs on our website at www.holsteinusa.com/ awards/animals.html. We will notify you if you have a cow that qualifies for either of these awards. These are permanent recognitions. You can see the list of cows recognized each year for each state on this page, as well.

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OSU Dairy Judging Team Photographs Span Over 90 Years

By Bonnie Ayars

In the past decade, the methods in which we document life have progressed rapidly. Instead of an old scrapbook or some yellowed newspaper article, information can be shared quickly and conveniently through an internet search, a Facebook page, and even in all of the saved photos we now have on our phones.

1984 Team (L to R): Coach Spike, Ken Krebs, Tim Timmons, Jim Stockert and Duane Moff

my teams are very much a part of the digital era. Research also took place by National Dairy Shrine, Hoard’s volunteers, and Esther Welch and her daughter Karen spent countless hours searching through bound volumes of Ohio Holstein News. It is the Harold Kaeser teams that have challenged this vision. Even after contacts with several of you, his family, and

together for the sake of history and all those who have been a part of teams since 1914. Not only have cows and the scorecard changed, but so have the people, attire, gender focus, and background.

The results become much more a story about America and a proud reflection on our roots.

2000 Team (L to R): Brandon Lawwill, Jenny Indoe (Thomas), Greg Borchers, Keith DiDonato, Coach Spike and John Lemmermen (Asst. Coach)

The first team in 1914 (L to R): C. Elmer, Wylie (no record of first name), Robert Wylie and L.L. Rummell

Dairy judging has a rich history here at The Ohio State University, but the sources and information were scattered about in different buildings and locations. For the past 7-8 years, I have been attempting to bring those files

1950 Team (L to R): Coach Kaeser, William Davis, Hugh Moore, John Moore, Herman Rickard and Carl Young 14

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1991 Team (L to R): Joel Oney, Todd Riggs, Coach Spike Kate Craemer (Alden) and Kelly Easterday (Heckaman)

If you are a “seasoned” member of an OSU team, you will recall the Harold Kaeser days that evolved into the Dr. Spike era and now my decade as coach. The Spike teams were simple to locate as Pete kept a beautiful scrapbook from which Julie DeLavergne scanned every photo. AgriGraphics also had many additional photos on file and

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the basement of Plumb Hall, my search has not located all the team photos. One of my research days was spent at the OSU Archives with expert assistance and we came up with some photos followed by many aged Lantern articles that

2005 Team (L to R): Coach Heisner, Brian Baird, Stacey Shipley, Dan Sanders and Zach Stammen

FROM YOUR REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE…

by Glenn Sageser Fall is going strong, and you’re all probably going full bore with little time to waste. One great timesaver for managing your genetics easily and efficiently is Enlight, a new web-based tool.

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As a result of all my contributor’s input, we have now managed to put these teams on a linkWelch from the Honoring Esther Animal Science Department on August 16, 2014 web page. http://ansci.osu.edu/aboutus/history/dairy-judging. I feel that you will respect and follow this historical link. Yet this fall, a portion of these will become a display on the walls of the 1st floor in the Animal Sciences building.

process of getting andOSU usingDairy your was posted on our genetic data quick and efficient, and Judging Teams Facebook page. can

including any by However, moregenomic detailsresults, can and simply logging onto the web site at should be updated! I need YOU to www.EnlightDairy.com. helpEnlight authenticate ourthe OSU is updated day dairy new genomic evaluations are available, judging heritage. Please join me allowing producers quickerphotos access in the search.

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Youare cantoday. also askHelp any of ustell for into who we me a demonstration of Enlight, and we’d be the story for all who will follow! glad to come to your farm and show you the benefits.

Also look for the changes to the TPI® coming in December. New components, fertility index and feed efficiency, will be added to the formula, along with the genetic base update that takes place every five years. The fertility index is derived from the daughter pregnancy rate (DPR), heifer conception rate (HCR) and cow conception rate (CCR).

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

Both will put more emphasis on traits important in a profitable herd.

Give us a call if there’s anything we can do to help you get more from your 2015 Team (LAssociation to R): Cody Jodrey, Colton Harstine, Holstein USA membership Laura Bond,herd.

Corey Jodrey and answer Coach Ayars or your We can questions and provide on-farm service; just contact Glenn Sageser at 502-321-8670.

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Each year gives at the Sciences Enlight youAnimal immediate access to a wide range of reporting and analytRecognition Banquet held in the ical tools, with official animal spring, wealong will be recognizing 10, identification, breed benchmarks and 25, andsuch 50 year anniversaryherd teams. reports as a youngstock, and genetic We update the By mid conditions. winter, those teams will website each evening with the latest receive invitations to the event. information from the Holstein herdbook, so when you identify new Itanimals was with impressive at thistheyyear’s the Association, will automatically appear in Enlight once banquet when the current team they are enrolled in the Holstein herdmembers reached to genetic make book. Enlight puts yourout herd’s sure they were included in a you photo data at your fingertips, allowing to analyze and use it in ways that are most with the 50 year team. The photo useful to you. The tool makes the

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Looking Back At Ohio Holsteins 70 YEARS AGO • 1946 • The Annual Meeting was held February 7 at the Ft. Hayes Hotel, Columbus.

• Total state membership 873. Junior Calf Sale at Burton, 21 calves sold for $2042.50, an average of $9.26.

• Delaware Sale was the best ever with 54 head averaging $364.81.

• George Nichols was hired as a second fieldman to work with I. D. Hadley.

• State Fair Grand Champion Female was shown by Clarence Kaiser of Hilliard.

Judge was Clair Miller.

owned by Richman Farms at Lodi, Ohio. Grand Champion Bull was owned by the William Dalton Family, Wakeman, Ohio.

• Holstein Grapevine was started in the Ohio Holstein News by Steve Mawer.

40 YEARS AGO • 1976 • Jeraldine Cinnamon Supreme VG 89 was the first place 3 Year Old and Reserve Grand Champion at the Eastern National Show. She was owned

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by Steve Vaughn, Maize Valley Farm,

Hartville, Ohio.

60 YEARS AGO • 1956 • Breezewood Patsy Bar Pontiac EX 93 broke the • Annual Meeting February 7, Neil House Columbus. national butterfat record producing a 365 day record Speaker was John E. Cooper, new Director of of 47,500 pounds of milk and 2230 pounds of Extension, HFAA. At this meeting the All-Ohio butterfat. She is owned by Gelbke Brothers, Herman Awards Program was initiated. and Henry of Vienna, Ohio.

• Lehman Brothers had the highest herd average in the • Northwestern High School F.F.A. Judging Team won nation for 31-50 cows on twice a day milking, 14,724 first place over 123 teams at the North American pounds of milk and 612 pounds of butterfat.

Dairy Show. Members were Rick Lingle, Joe Miley • At the Miami Valley Sale 42 head averaged $337. Top and Bruce Keener. cow at $610 was purchased by Maddox and Roden, • Patricia Welch, daughter of Eugene and Esther Welch, Middletown, Ohio. was the Ohio Holstein Queen.

• The Winter State Sale averaged $345 on 61 head. The • The March 10, 1976 issue of the Holstein World top was $600. announced that Wapa Bootmaker Mandy was chosen • May Sale, 146 head averaged $337. The top female All-American 2-Year-Old Heifer for 1975. Her sold for $700. At the Ohio State Fair, Kenneth owners were Phil Fisher and Allison Place, Fort Koegler had the Junior Champion that was later Jennings and Wapakoneta, Ohio. named All-American.

• The Reserve All-American 2-Year-Old-Bull was Jon• Mary Young Liming was the Ohio State Fair Queen.

Vel Maple Supreme owned by John J. and Hugh Knoop, Fletcher, Ohio.

50 YEARS AGO •1966 • The 1976 Annual Meeting was held February 10 at • Annual meeting was at Hospitality Motor Inn, the Hospitality Motor Inn in Columbus.

Columbus, February 9.

• The Ohio Classic Sale averaged $1942 on 46 head.

• The Convention Classic Sale was held at the Ohio The top seller at $4900 was Macabob Alice Matt State Fairgrounds. 48 head averaged $945.44 with consigned by Robert McCoy and Sons, Convoy, Ohio a top of $3100. Governor Rhodes was in attendance. and purchased by Shore Farms, Glenworth, Ontario.

• Elizabeth Gilmore and Richard Lewis were chosen • The Ohio Holstein Association had 1903 members in outstanding girl and boy at the annual meeting.

1976.

• Reuben Jones had Ohio’s first cow classified 3E. • Pam Pence was chosen Ohio Holstein Queen.

• Grand Champion Female at the Ohio State Fair was 16

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Ohio State ATI Building Leaders for the Dairy Industry!

Dr. Shaun Wellert grew up on his family’s dairy farm in West Salem, OH where they had a herd of 130 head of Holsteins and Jerseys. He earned a B.S. in Biology from Ohio Northern University and a D.V.M. from The Ohio State University. He will be teaching Milking and Reproductive Management, Dairy Feeding Management, Dairy Herd Healthand a portion of a class on Record Management.

“The Ohio State ATI offers tremendous value for the quality of education received,” said Wellert. “As the labor force in the dairy industry becomes more and more specialized the ATI offers students, who may or may not have grown up on a farm, the ability to learn the skills needed to work in this diverse industry at a cost that won’t be a burden on them after graduation.”

Wellert said that by offering both a two year associates degree and the ability to transfer to the Columbus campus to finish a 4 year bachelors degree there are multiple paths available for students to take depending on their chosen career path.

Ohio State ATI 1328 Dover Road Wooster, OH 44691 330-287-1331 www.ati.osu.edu

Contact: Royce Thornton Dairy Programs Coordinator 330-287-1373 thornton.5@osu.edu

Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year Application

Please look around at the women close to you. Who have fed calves, registered calves, milked the cows, made hay, fed everyone in the field, at the table and during the shows? You get the picture. Use the form below to nominate that indispensable woman at your farm for the Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year.

Name of the woman to be nominated: ____________________________________________________________ Name of person nominating and contact phone #: _____________________________________________________ Name of farm, operation or business, if applicable: ____________________________________________________ Please write a brief description of the nominee’s involvement in Holsteins at the family operation, county, district and/or state level (attach additional pages, as needed):________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Submit to: Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year Committee, PO Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691, fax to 330-263-1653 or email to oholstein@sssnet.com. Applications must be received by February 12, 2017.

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The 2016 National Holstein Futurity

Provided by Mary Lou Topp, Executive Secretary of the National Holstein Futurity

L to R: Ringman, Steve Moff; Ohio State Fair Dairy Cattle Department Chair, Angi Kaverman; Ohio State Fair Commissioner, John Spreng; 5th Place Call-Del Hawk Kenzy and Brian Call; 4th Place Toppview Seaver Ava and Keith Topp; 3rd Place, T-Triple-T Possibility-ET and Nathan Thomas; 2nd Place Ree-Kay Aftershock Coco and Renee Hershberger, 2015 Futurity Winner Budjon-JK Atwood Ekira-ET with Kristi Ackley; 2015 Ohio Holstein Queen, Emma Mathews, National Holstein Futurity Executive Secretary, Mary Lou Topp; and Judge, Paul Trapp.

(L to R): 2016 National Futurity Winner Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winni and Keith Topp, Second Place Harvue Windhammer Franki-ET and Ben Simpson, Third Place Miley Gold Chip Gazella-TW and Jason Miley, Fourth Place Diamond-Oak Butze Flora and Eric Topp and Fifth Place Quietcove-W Destry Flynn and Jeremy Elsass.

The 59th National Holstein Futurity Show was held on Saturday, July 30, 2016, in the Coliseum at the Ohio State Fair. Mr. Justin Burdette judged the Futurity, and Leslie Maurice served as the emcee for the evening. To open the event, Steve Maurer sang the National Anthem.

Joe Cole drove Bob Sommers’ 1935 flatbed Chevy truck, bringing into the ring the Director of the Dairy Cattle Department, Angi Kaverman; 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen, Ella Jackson; Judge, Justin Burdette; and Executive Secretary of the National Holstein Futurity, Mary Lou Topp.

The parade into the ring included a two-horse hitch that brought in Executive Assistant to the General Manager of the Ohio State Fair, Sharon Martin; Agriculture Executive Secretary of the Ohio State Fair, Stacey French and Chairman of the Ohio Expo Commission, Tom Price.

Also entering the ring were Ringman, Steve Moff; Commissioner, John Spreng; Identification Services Manager of Holstein USA, Bridgett Cummins and Marketing and Sales Manager of Ohio Holstein, Dave Gunkelman.

It was a celebration for the Cole and Topp Families (L to R): Angi Kaverman, Steve Moff, Judge Justin Burdette, John Spreng, members of the Cole Family and Bucks-Pride, LLC, Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winni, members of the Topp Family-Topp View Farm and Ella Jackson, 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen.

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Each beautifully-groomed, three-year-old cow circled the ring, waiting for the judge’s decision.

When the lineup was completed, Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winni, shown by Topp View Holsteins and Bucks-Pride, LLC, was in First Place as the National Holstein Futurity Winner and Second Best Udder in the Class.

Second Place and Best Udder in the Class went to Harvue Windhammer Franki-ET, exhibited by Plainfield Farms, LLC. Miley Gold Chip Gazella-TW, shown by Miley Holstein Farms Ltd., was selected for Third Place. Fourth Place went to Diamond-Oak Butze Flora, exhibited by Madelyn Topp and Fifth Place went to Quietcove Holsteins with Quietcove-W Destry Flynn.

And, the First Place Junior honors went to Miley Redburst Glitz-Red, shown by Adam Miley.

The Futurity wishes to thank the following individuals who contributed to the success of the show: Lindsay Bowen for making the rose collar; Jenny Thomas of Cybil Fisher Photography; Madelynn Topp, Aubree Topp and Ruth Bambauer for helping with preparations throughout the day, and Kyle Hudson and Greg Cornish who served as sanitary engineers for the show.

The Futurity especially thanks board members Eric Havens, Keith Topp, Paul Haskins, Jason Miley, Tony Henry, Adam Whiteleather, Emily Seigrist and James Cole. And, all the breeders for participating in the Futurity for the past 59 years.

Everyone is encouraged to continue entering in order to keep this exciting event at the Ohio State Fair flourishing. Looking ahead, there are two opportunities for entering the 62nd Futurity that will show in 2019. Breeders have the choice to make all four payments up front in the one payment of $30.00 or to use the rate of $3.00 for each animal entered by January 20, 2017, followed by payment in the second and third years.

Futurity entry blanks can be found on page 20-21 of this issue, you can print them at www.ohioholstein. com, download them from the Ohio Holstein Association’s Facebook page or contact Executive Secretary Mary Lou Topp, 10344 Botkins Road, Botkins, Ohio 45306.

Past Fut urit y Winners

1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 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 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Erasco Don Tweenie E.C. Rausch & Sons Shanghigh Tritoma Don Donna Charles Lewis & Sons Logwoods Col Flora Logtown Farms, MD. Rosa Summit View Jane Frank Cummings Wis Leader Ubbie W.A. Shipley & Sons Rosemere Raven Lucy W.A. Shipley & Sons Caffdale Fancy Speckel Dale Caffee, DeCatur, IN. Heffering Dividend Trixy Tara Hills Farms Kelly Knox View Hi Hop Knox View Farm Gray View Casco Crusader Harvey A. Nelson & Sons Reu-Jen Debbie Reuben Jones Besview Reflection Queen M William Yarosh Brianlea Dividend Roxann Brian L. Siddall Easthaven Quintillion Fury A.B. Baker Quietcove Matt Judy Quietcove Holsteins Shanghigh Thornlea Katie Lewis & Sons Dallhome Leader Paclamar Cam Heger Leatherbrook Princess Fury Pinehurst Farms, WI. Burley Ned Marie Briarhill Farm KY. Hickory Bluff Shanghi Comet Lewis & Sons Shanghigh Gaydale Ivanhoe Lewis & Sons Macabob Pioneer Dutchman C R & Dennis McCoy Gusty Knoll Dutchman China Jennifer Dean Arlene King Gusty Knoll-Tw Ru-Ann & Welcome In Farm O-C-S Dairy Elevation Katie Debra Smith & O C Smith, MD. Quietcove J Elevation Martini Quietcove Holsteins Miley Mars Astronaut Gussie Quietcove & Bill Steinke Quietcove Sexation Gloria Quietcove Holsteins Quietcove Valiant Fawn Quietcove Holsteins Gusty Knoll J Trad Charity-ET Jennifer Dean Muddy Lane Sexy Evening Muddy Lane Farm Lingle Mandingo Echo Lingle Holsteins Judges Choice Balt Deonna Arden Lingenhoel Koneta Rocky Kay Koneto Holsteins Brookview Starbuck Rosalind John & Karl Havens & Jim Teske Fresca’s Quietcove Future-ET Quietcove Holsteins Quietcove Inspiration Maye Quietcove Holsteins Miley Leadman HB Glimmer Jackie Miley Bingland Algon Bright Star Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Miley Jed Starbuck Toni John & Donna Hawvermale Quietcove Elvin Festive Quietcove Holsteins Koneta Price V Gem Koneta Holsteins Markim J Astre Molly-ET Four Henry Farms Gusty – Knoll J Coun Mascara Gusty -Knoll Holsteins Stan-Mar-Dale Storm Aspire Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Stan-Mar-Dale Brutus Aveda Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Topp-View Rubens Exctasy Topp-View Holsteins Braveheart Thunderstorm Ellis Heger Holsteins Carrdale Damion Raven Cole Family TK-Plain-View Belwood Janey Tony King Family Indian-Stone Durham Vanna-ET Indian-Stone Farm Stan-Mar-Dale FAB Quality Stan-Mar-Dale/Express Brookview-E Barely Legal Brookview Farms Miley Advent B Gem-Red Miley Holsteins Quietcove-W TMK Curran Divine Quietcove Holsteins T-Triple-T Durham Poppi Triple-T & Entourage Pentuck Lightning Lea Topp-View Holsteins Budjon-JK Atwood Ekira-ET Ack-Lee Holsteins Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winni Topp-View & Bucks-Pride

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OPTION: Make all four payments in one of $30 each animal or the usual $3 schedule.

Should less than 30 animals show, the awards shall not be increased in that account and the unclaimed awards shall revert to The National Holstein Futurity, Inc. for use in the following year’s Futurity.

Winner-20%, 2nd-10%, 3rd-7%, 4th-6%, 5th-4%, 6th-10th-3%, 11-15th-2%, 21st30th-1%.

Purses in this event shall consist of all moneys received by this Association in moneys received from any person or persons or Fair Associations, sponsors of this show and etc. except the first payment which may be used for promotion of The National Holstein Futurity, if the Board of Directors so chooses; also less actual expenses incurred by this Association in connection with the promotion and management of said show.

NOMINATION AND ELIGIBILITY: Calf must be nominated and a fee of $3.00 paid by January 20, 2017. All calves born September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016 inclusive are eligible for THE NATIONAL HOLSTEIN FUTURITY NO. 62.

PURSES

The one you omit might prove to be THE BEST IN 2019.

All entrants agree to be amenable to all rules and regulations of the sponsoring fair and of The National Holstein Futurity, Inc.

The National Holstein Futurity. Inc. is at all times the governing body of this Futurity and will decide according to its rules. All matters pertaining to the showing of this Futurity are subject to the rules and regulations of the Fair sponsoring this show.

Should any condition arise which prevents the showing of this Futurity, the right is reserved to call same off and to pay to the persons owning the calves eligible at the time of said calling off, their pro-rate share of all moneys accrued in the division called off, after deducting the actual expenses of this association in the promotion of said Futurity.

CONDITIONS

ENTRY FEES: 1st payment of $3.00 due on or before January 20, 2017 2nd payment of $6.00 due on or before January 20, 2018 3rd payment of $10.00 due on or before April 20, 2019 4th payment of $15.00 due on or before June 20, 2019 (Last One)

Closing Date For Your Entries and First Payment January 20, 2016

Entries must be made as heifer calves. If your heifer or heifers prove to be GOOD, make your second payment as a yearling in 2018; THEN make your third payment in 2018 and LET YOUR THREE-YEAR-OLD TAKE PART IN “THE BIG SHOW” OF THE GREATEST GROUP OF THREE-YEAR-OLD HOLSTEINS OF 2019 AT THE OHIO STATE FAIR!

A show for the best 3-year-old cow to be shown in 2019.

Closing Date for Your Entries and First Payment Due January 20, 2017.

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Enter all your Heifer Calves.

The one you omit might prove to be the best in 2019.

A show for the best 3-year-old cow to be shown in 2019.

Closing Date for Your Entries and First Payment Due January 20, 2017.

No. 61 The National Holstein Futurity, Inc. LATE ENTRY OPTION To Be Shown in 2018 at The Ohio State Fair

Calves born September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014 are eligible for the National Holstein Futurity, Inc., as a late entry with a fee of $25.00 per head. Payment is due January 20, 2017 Name of Animal

Registration Number

Signature

Date of Birth

Address

Please make checks payable to: The National Holstein Futurity, Inc.

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Mail completed entry to: Mary Lou Topp, Executive Secretary 10344 Botkins Road Botkins, OH 45306 Phone 937-693-3113 • Fax 937-693-2887

Leaving A Legacy After 50 years of breeding, buying and milking 100% registered Holsteins, the Twinings are putting their milking herd and bred heifers up for sale. Sires of the cows and heifers are Atwood, Sanchez, Clark, Dillon, Advent and Damion, bred to bulls like Sanchez, Malone, Hypnotic, Corvette, Bankroll, Armani, Bradnick, Dempsey and Gold Chip. Most animals are red carriers or are red, themselves. A lot of the parentage of these cattle come from purchases at the Ohio Holstein sales.

Call Ken Janes at 330-464-4134 or Ray Twining at 440-647-2795 for more information. “ We’ve treasured getting to know people in the Ohio Holstein Association as active members, at the conventions and sales. We hope to continue to stay active in this great group of Holstein lovers.”

~Ray & Sara Twining

Twining Farms

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The next generation and beyond...Use these exciting Primetime Genomic Sires to propel your herd into the future!

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In Memoriam Calvin McCloud Wilcox, 84 of West Salem, died Friday November 4, 2016 at Smithville-Western Care Center in Wooster. Cal was born March 5, 1932 in Wadsworth, the son of Orlin and Bertha (Stoddard) Wilcox. He served in the U. S.Army in 1955 to 1957, and was stationed in Alaska.

He was the Executive Secretary of the Ohio Holstein Association for fourteen years and also worked for The Fireland’s Farmer for fourteen years.

He was a former herd manager in Ohio and at Cheatham Dairy in Arizona. The last farm he worked on was Davis-View at Fredericksburg. Cal was an avid coon hunter, breeder of hunting dogs and enjoyed sports.

Cal attended Red Haw and Mohican Church of the Brethren and was a member of the Ohio Holstein Association.

He is survived by his wife, Ina L. (Durham) Wilcox whom he married October 24, 1953; children , Mike (Sandy) Wilcox of Sullivan, Vickie Wilcox of the home and Amy (Marcel) Cook of Round Rock, Texas; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

His parents; daughter, Lu Ann Wilcox; brothers Paul, William and Everett Wilcox; and a sister Evelyn Papenhausen, all died previously.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater East Ohio Area Chapter, 70 W. Streetsboro St., Suite 201, Hudson, Ohio 44236.

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Dann S. Timmons, 63, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on October 25, 2016 at home in Windham Township.

Dann was born on November 17, 1952 to Sterling and Jean (Miller) Timmons. Growing up in Auburn Township he developed a love for agriculture. Dann soon became an important member of the family farm and had an amazing ability to recall every cow and their records.

Active in 4-H, Dann served on the state dairy judging team and was the first president of the Junior Ohio Holstein Association. In 1971, Dann graduated from Kenston High School where he was involved in National Honor Society, the marching band, and the wrestling team. In 1974, he graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Dairy Science. While attending college, he worked in the dairy barn, proudly calling himself a “farmer.”

Dann married his college sweetheart Cathy Jones on June 8, 1974.

Together they built Rocky Maple Farm in Garrettsville, working side by side while starting their family.

In 1986, he received his law degree from Akron University and was admitted to practice in 1987. Having a true love for helping others, he approached his law practice the way he did everything in life, with a special compassionate sense of fairness. Dann proudly called himself a “country lawyer” and continued to farm while practicing law. In addition, he served on the Windham District Fire Board and after serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals, was elected Windham Township Trustee in 2001. He was dedicated to serving as trustee

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and enjoyed every meeting.

Dann was also a member of the Congregational United Church of Christ in Windham.

Dann was a mentor to many. He was always willing to give legal and agricultural advice to his clients, friends, and family. He loved to carry on these conversations to include his favorite topics of farming, politics, his children and grandchildren, and sports. Dann was an avid sports fan. He loved the Buckeyes and the Cleveland Indians, but his favorite sporting events were high school games.

Until recently, he was a staple at Windham High School basketball games referring to them as his “beloved Bombers.”

Dann’s greatest joy in life was truly his family. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Cathy and their children: Casey (Ben) Blewitt of Garrettsville, Jason (Jess) Timmons of Lewis Center, Adam (Maggie) Timmons of Garrettsville, Bailey (Clinton) Watters of Garrettsville and his nine grandchildren: Andrew, Nathan, Danniel, Matthew, Hannah, Jack, Juliette, Price, and Hannah Blewitt. Dann will also be greatly missed by his brother Terrell (Sue) Timmons and sister Polly (Bob) Fenton, both of Loudonville, along with his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Sterling and Jean Timmons, his in-laws Clifford and Ellen Jones, and his brother Tommy.

Until the end, Dann continued to farm on evenings and weekends, always maintaining his special sense of humor and passion for life.

Memorial contributions may be made in Dann’s name to the Windham Schools Brick by Brick Scholarship Fund, C/O Superintendent, 9530 Bauer Avenue, Windham, Ohio 44288 and Great Lakes Caring, 1530 W. Market St., Akron, Ohio 44313.

Robert G. Ackley, 87, of East Liberty, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. Born May 16, 1929 in East Liberty, he was the son the late Halley and Blanche (LeVan) Ackley.

On December 10, 1955 in Prospect, he married his wife of 60 years, Kathleen (Almendinger) Ackley and she survives in East Liberty.

Also surviving are his children, Jay (Kristy) Ackley of East Liberty and Janice (Brian) Atterholt of DeGraff; grandchildren, Kris and Kyle Ackley both of East Liberty, Dylan Atterholt of DeGraff and Paige Atterholt of Clyde; brothers and sisters, Dave (Phyliss) Ackley of West Liberty, Shirley Applegate of Marysville, Merle (Becky) Ackley of Zanesfield and Albert Ackley of Bellefontaine and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graduate of Perry Zane High School, Bob served his country as a cook for the Top Brass in the United States Army from 19521955 during the Korean War. Upon returning from the service he started a career in farming and in 1962, he and Kathleen purchased the current farm they operate with their family to this day, now known as Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins.

They started out with 20 heifers, added a milking setup and the farm currently milks 120 head of cattle.

One of his prouder moments was owning his prize bull, “Ack-Lee Chief Money Maker” that he was able to prove and become part of the Select Sires Program in 1978.

Since 1947, he enjoyed making maple syrup which he learned at the age of 17 and continued making the syrup to this day with the help of his family.

and Chellsie (Nathan) and Carter; Mandy Harold and her daughter, Carissa. Also surviving are sisters, Gail (Donnie) Riggenbach, Treva (Stan) Becker, Bonnie Slicker and Marilyn Hoffer; and a brother-inlaw, Bill (Mary) Gordon.

A true gentleman and family man, everything involved his family, from working the farms, to spending time with his grandchildren, to his winter Wednesday night card games. He also enjoyed fishing, studying cow records and attending cow sales and cow shows.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Ed and Dorothy Gordon; and brothers-in-law, Harrold Hoffer, Newt Greegor and Clete Slicker.

Following his graduation from Shreve High School in 1952, he served in the U.S. Navy from 195657. After his discharge from the Navy, he began his farming career at Logil Farm in Wooster. He then worked at Miller Supply before starting his own businesses, Davis Frac Tank and Green Gas Co. He also founded Starmark Farm along with his family.

Bob was a member of the American Legion Post 0745. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 10, 2016 at Wilson Funeral Home-Schnurrenberger Chapel 222 W. Center St. West Mansfield.

Reverend Kathy Reiff will officiate and burial will follow at the East Liberty Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Logan County Dairy Association for scholarships to area students.

Dean was an owner of standardbred horses and loved harness racing.

He was inducted into Northfield Owners Hall of Fame, and received the Dr. John D. Stevens Humanitarian Award from OHHA.

Dean Davis passed away at home surrounded by family on Sept.

27, 2016. He was born in Wayne County on July 6, 1934, to Wesley and Thelma Swart Davis, and married Martha Gordon on March 13, 1955.

He was a good friend to many people and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports.

He was a supporter and fan of all Wayne County sports. He loved The College of Wooster basketball and softball and was a huge Ohio State Buckeyes football fan.

They had three children, John (Beth), Scott (Diane) and Nancy (Randy) Duncan. He had four grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren, Tom (Rachelle) Davis and their children, Austin, Tyler and Kaylee; Tim (Lisa) Davis and their children, Elijah, Christian and Liam; Amy (Chad) Wolf and their children, Keenan, Lucas, Delaney and Cooper; and Matt (Carlee) Duncan; stepgrandchildren, Michelle (Todd) Thompson and their children, Tyler OHIO NEWS

He was a member of Ohio Holstein Association, Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Harness Horseman Association and Zion Lutheran Church. Donations can be made to LifeCare Hospice or Zion Lutheran Church in Wooster.

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Remembering Cal Wilcox submitted by Esther Welch

Cal began working for the Ohio Holstein Association in 1968 and retired June 1, 1981.

He served as executive secretary, selected cattle and managed state sales, was the editor of The Ohio Holstein News, and visited farms. During the 1960’s the Holstein office was located above the Isaly store in downtown Wooster.

Eugene and I got better acquainted with Cal when we were tapped to be chairman of The Ohio Holstein News souvenir edition for the l977 National Holstein Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

As reporters for the Ashland County Holstein Club, we had sent items to The Ohio News. Cal was very helpful to us on this assignment and kindly and quietly warned us that we needed to collect all the advertising money in advance and make certain the Souvenir edition was completed and distributed well in advance of the convention.

We had great cooperation from Ohio breeders and dairy businesses and were able to meet these goals.

The convention and sale were successful. Profits from the sale, the souvenir edition of The News and the convention provided the seed money to purchase land and build the current Ohio Holstein Office. This had been a dream of Cal’s, and he was instrumental in overseeing this project. His picture hangs in the office.

Presidents of the Association during Cal’s tenure were: Morris Van Gordon, 1967-69; Reuben Jones, 1969-1971; Robert Stewart, 1971-73; Richard Indoe, 1973-1975; Ivo Osterloh, 1975-77; Dale Ring, 1977-79; Sterling Timmons, 1979-81. Membership in the association was in the 2000’s and Cal had a good eye for selecting cattle. State sales were held in Wooster and in Western Ohio. Ohio cattle sold into California and Utah and into the emerging dairy market in Japan. For his efforts, Cal earned a trip to visit dairy farms in Japan.

Dick Indoe said that he would refer to Cal as “small in stature, but a giant in the Holstein Business” Dick also recalled owning a coon dog with Cal and a mating that did not go as planned. Dick remembers going with 26

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Cal to contact Bill Fought at Shreve Printing.

This discussion decided printing The Ohio Holstein News, and choosing to go with a shiny paper magazine rather than a newsprint paper.

Barb Lumley credits Cal with getting her involved in the Registered Holstein business. She said he came to the farm and picked a calf for the state sale, even though she did not have any records on the dam.

Cal came back numerous times and always chose her very best animals for the state sales, perhaps not the one she wanted to sell. Barb’s strong interest in the Ohio Holstein sales traces back to Cal’s encouragement.

Duane Hastings shared this memory of Cal, and knowing Duane don’t be surprised that it involves baseball. He said Gene Woodling, a former New York Yankee had a dairy farm in Medina County. Retired from baseball, Woodling was a scout for the Baltimore Orioles. Duane and Cal introduced Woodling to Dean Chance the outstanding Northwestern High School pitching star, Woodling recommended Chance to the Orioles and the rest is history.

Bill McKarns also credits Cal with getting him involved in the Ohio Holstein Association. Coincidentally, Bill and Cal both were stationed in Alaska during their two years in the U. S. Army, although they did not meet until later. Bill reminds us that Cal’s son, Mike, was born in Alaska. Bill added that Tim Matthews of Idaho, has fond memories of the Ohio cattle he purchased through Cal. Bill remembers that county Holstein Clubs were re-organized into district clubs under Cal’s leadership.

John Young who was a long time board member recalls that Cal was “always on the job.”

Because of Cal’s service to the Ohio Holstein Association and its members, we are thankful for the time and encouragement he shared with us and we celebrate his life.

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tables, which also brought more perspectives to The Ohio News. I focused on the goal of making a profit on the in-and-out of every issue. I did achieve this goal. The best part of being the editor was meeting the many fine Holstein breeders in Ohio, the US and other countries along with many others in the dairy industry. The people I met were the most significant part of my experience.

What counsel can you provide to the next editor?

As an editor I have found that results don’t happen overnight, and no one can do the job of editor alone.

Remember that everyone needs recognition and needs to feel important. Be more concerned about the other person than about yourself.

I would hope that The Ohio News would continue to be useful and interesting to our members and that the membership would take ownership of The Ohio News and recognize its importance as the glue that binds the statewide membership together.

While we meet face to face only a few times a year, we can meet on the pages

of The Ohio News every issue.

I encourage The Ohio News to continue to tell the stories of our Holstein breeder families that will emphasize our similarities and recognize our differences. Remember that when each issue is published, it is Ohio Holstein news, and later it will become Ohio Holstein history. This publication becomes the state archives for Ohio Holstein industry.

My hope is that The Ohio News will continue to serve and celebrate the membership, and chronicle the success of the Holstein breed and breeders in Ohio so that the stories will resonate long after publication as honest and relevant. Changes are inevitable.

Ohio Holstein Women bought one or both of these items for the office. Now we work with computers, email and full-color copy machines. It is remarkable how fast we can get email photos.

It is especially helpful, now that we cannot trade photos with other magazines. Each issue of The Ohio News now goes online, and our webmaster Peter Spike keeps our website updated. One big change is that sale and show results show up on line within a day, before The Ohio News can be printed and distributed.

Nevertheless, I believe our members appreciate having a magazine they can hold in their hands and read. I know some of our members do not have any email access and others do not have speedy email.

Esther, can you give us your thoughts on the “then and now” changes and progressions you have observed?

When I started as editor, we were using standard typewriters, black and white 5 x 7 prints of cows, snail mail and sometimes designing the ad on graph paper. The most advanced office machines were a fax and an automatic letter folder. I believe the

Final thoughts…

I want to thank everyone who has helped me through the years: staff, officers and board members, committee chairs, advertisers, contributors and my family. I am so proud of the way everyone is working together to continue the success of the Ohio Holstein Association.

This form, registration paper and photo must be sent to the Ohio Holstein office to be considered for Junior All-Ohio Awards. Please include a head shot or small photo of the Junior owner of the animal. Rules can be found on page 67 of the May/June 2014 issue of Ohio News and on the Ohio Holstein website at www.ohioholstein.com.

JUNIOR ALL-OHIO To apply for Junior All-Ohio Awards, you need to fill out the following and send with a copy of the registration (both sides) and a current picture of your animal to: The Ohio Holstein Association, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 by December 1, 2014.

Exhibitor _____________________________________________ District _________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________ Zip _____________________________ Animal _______________________________________ Class __________________________________ SHOW PLACINGS: State Show ____________ State Fair _____________ District _____________ This form may be duplicated.

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Ohio Members At A Glance...

Meet The Hupps, Who Are Passionate About Giving Back To The Community

Hupps Dairy Farm (D4), located in Licking County, is home to 240 dairy cows and 1,000 acres of crops which are cared for by Josh and Jenn Hupp and family.

The Hupps are proud of the wholesome milk they produce and that it provides their family and community with essential nutrients.

Describe your farm and what it means to be an Ohio dairy farmer.

Josh: For us, dairy farming really isn’t a job – it’s a lifestyle. It’s what I always wanted to do and it is the way we wanted to raise our family.

family will help unload deliveries from the county food bank truck.

Dairy is an item that is lacking in many local food pantries.

Approximately 5 percent of what they receive may be dairy and very little of that is milk or cheese.

What does it mean to raise your kids on the farm?

Josh: My kids are always out here playing with their 4-H animals and helping us with our everyday chores. You can’t ask for a better way to teach kids hard work and pride.

Jen: I couldn’t imagine not having milk available for my own kids.

Just seeing that there is a need, and realizing there are kids that don’t get the same food or have the same options that our family has. We’re fortunate that we are able to help out and serve other people.

Jen: They love the farm. It’s always an argument to see who gets to help dad with the cows. My daughter is the real cow girl though, she’ll spend hours with the cows.

“ As a dairy farmer, I’m very honored to partner with milk processors to support the Great American Milk How do you give back to your Drive to give milk to people local community? who cannot afford it.”

Josh: We live in a small community and regularly volunteer at the local ~Josh Hupp food pantry at our church. Our

Jenn and Josh Hupp are thankful for the opportunity to raise their family in a farming environment

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Ohio Members At A Glance...

Meet The Gassers, Who Are Committed To Conserving The Land In Their Care

Virgil Gasser (far left) is joined by his sons and grandsons at their family farm

Virgil Gasser (D7) works alongside his sons to care for 600 Holstein cows and farm 1,200 acres of crops.

Located in the heart of Creston, Ohio, Gasser Farms has won several conservation awards, including the OLC Environmental Stewardship Award, which recognizes the accomplishments made by farmers to protect Ohio’s land, air and water quality.

How did you and your family get water and land quality possible. into dairy farming?

The farm has a stream that runs Virgil: I was born and raised on through it and into a neighboring a dairy farm near here [Creston] golf course. We have to be cautious and farmed with my father and with our manure applications, brothers. In 1974, I started my we use soil tests to choose the own dairy operation, and by correct application, and also 1986 purchased the home farm work with our neighbors to avoid and updated the facilities to holidays and other events held at accommodate 100 milk cows. I the golf course. We also supply now farm with my sons, Dave, our neighbors with the “natural Aaron, Steve and Nate. My sons fertilizer” anytime it is requested! each grew up here and I couldn’t get rid of them! After each son graduated we added more cows. “ Land sustains all life and Now, we are if we’re good to the land, milking about 600 the land gives back to us. head of Holsteins.

How do you work with your neighbors?

Virgil: We live on the land we farm and we want to provide our family and friends with the best air,

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We hope anything we do will be an improvement.

We’d like to make the land even better than when we started farming here and leave the land for the next generations.” ~Virgil Gasser

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Just Do Something...

From Ohio to Canada, it’s a Moo-ving Opportunity submitted by Allison Mangun An opportunity is a set of this entire process, I continued to circumstances that makes it pray that the Lord would open and possible to do something. There are close doors as He saw fit to make 86,400 seconds in a day, 31,536,000 this journey possible. seconds in a year, and on average 2,365,200,000 opportunities to do It was through Facebook that I found something in our lifetime. No matter Shayne Brus and Annette Santschi our age, we all have the opportunity of Sweetview Holstein, Quebec, to make ourselves do something. I Canada. Sweetview Holstein was originally Annette’s parents’ farm. chose to do something.

They came from Switzerland in The past couple of years, I have 1987. She has five sisters, but she had the opportunity to work at the was the only one interested in World Dairy Expo in Madison, taking over the farm. Shayne and Wisconsin with Nathan and Jenny Annette bought the farm from her Thomas of Triple-T Holsteins and parents in January of 2015. Annette Jerseys, North Lewisburg, Ohio. completed a three year course in “I am Allison Mangun, a graduating Through this experience, I have agricultural business management senior at The Ohio State University. gotten to work with excellent cows in 2009 and has been working on I grew up on a registered Holstein and meet great people, some of the farm ever since. Shayne joined in when they got married in 2012. whom are from other countries. farm in Burbank, Ohio with my He grew up on a dairy farm as well; parents Roy and Lisa Mangun, and World Dairy Expo served as a which was approximately ten miles my brother and sister-in-law Ben and catalyst for my decision to begin away. They both have always been Jenessa Mangun. I was active in the working on a dairy farm with a extremely involved showing cattle different breeding philosophy post since a young age, and that’s what 4-H and FFA through high school. graduation. Also after spending really gave them their passion for While at college, I participated in, six weeks in Europe this summer, agriculture, but ultimately for cows.

Buckeye Dairy Club, Agricultural I realized I desired to live outside Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), of the country to experience a Just as I desire to travel abroad different culture. The combination and learn about the dairy industry, and Dairy Challenge.” of loving cows and traveling led me so did Annette. One of the more on a massive farm scavenger hunt. exciting opportunities she has I began contacting industry folks, gotten to experience in her lifetime searching the web, and Facebook- was a trip to Australia to learn more ing farms to select ones that I about the dairy industry. “Australia thought sounded appealing. During is definitely a great country that everyone that has a chance to, should visit!” said Annette. She was only 20 A beautiful aerial view of Sweetview Holsteins, located in Quebec, Canada years old when she finished school and has been doing quite a few trips in the last years (Argentina, Cuba).

Anyway, she knew she wanted to make at least one last HUGE trip before settling in on the farm. She recognized that once she was really a part of the farm, it would be hard to find time to get away. Australia had always fascinated her, because you know, it’s the other end of the 32

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world! So, she managed to find Coomboona Holsteins that would welcome her there, where she could work for 3 months. “It’s funny because it was so different but at the same time, I felt just like home because everyone was so welcoming and nice.” said Annette.

Sweetview Holstein milks a little over 50 cows in a tie-stall barn. They like to have a nice show cow once in a while, but they breed mostly to build strong and reliable families that will give them nice, long-lasting cows in the herd. To them, showing is a little extra that they love to do in the summer.

For the future, Sweetview Holstein hopes to expand the land of the farm to become auto-sufficient.

They would like to be able to produce their own corn and straw.

They are always following new studies and recommendations about calf care, heifer growth, dry cow management, and anything that concerns the herd! “I would also like to breed a remarkable show cow one day. The kind of cow people will remember, but I guess that is every breeder’s dream…” said Annette. They have been working really hard in the past few years to get their farm to be known outside their region. Through Facebook or the cows they sell, they want people to know about Sweetview.

Santschi Goldwyn Harmonica EX92 3E is the dam of Santschi Aftershock Holiday VG88; who is a two-year-old they sold last spring.

Holiday is undefeated in Quebec, so far, this year. Harmonica has a few other daughters (Windbrook, Braxton, Aftershock) in the herd, which have also become hot topics.

They have had quite a few foreign workers on the farm over the years, mostly from France and Switzerland. They have also had many people from Quebec working for them. They really like to have people form different types of farms, countries and people with different breeding philosophies. It helps keep them upto-date with what’s going around the world and how hard/well it’s going for other farmers. “It’s always a good opportunity to exchange and hopefully everyone leaves here having learned something they can apply on their own farm.

Cowtown Liddea Rae EX90 was bought as a heifer at Cowtown; she’s the 10th EX generation. Some of the best cows of the herd come from her. They have an EX Fever, 2 VG Dempseys and a very nice Goldwyn, all of which are milking.

In addition, they also have a Seaver daughter in the barn. All of her daughters seem to breed well, as one of the Dempsey’s has a Doorman daughter that is 3.78 PTAT.

I am beyond grateful for both of my parents’ support and encouragement through the entire process. They have always encouraged us to spend two years away from the farm before we can come back full-time and what better way to spend those years than by learning alongside successful dairymen. I am also thankful for the opportunities Nathan and Jenny have given me to work with their OHIO NEWS

Cowtown Liddea Rae EX90 show string and getting to know other dairymen. And finally, I am grateful for the people of the Ohio Holstein Association for fueling my passion for quality Holstein cows through the Junior Association activities such as National Holstein Convention, showing at various shows around the country, and touring countless dairy farms.

Life is short, but we all have the ability do something. Maybe your do something is simply working harder for the next promotion, quitting your job to find something you love, innovating new ideas on your farm to produce more milk, develop better cow families or improve cow comfort.

My do something is taking advantage of this moo-ving opportunity by leaving what I know and love to discover new learning opportunities in Canada with Sweetview Holstein.

Whatever your do something is, make it “I did something!”

Be sure to like Sweetview Holstein on Facebook and visit their website at www.sweetviewholstein.com

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A Family With Longevity...Five Generations: All Four Dams Currently Milking In The Herd

by Jackie Bickel, Ohio News Editor Every dairy farmer aspires to develop a herd that consists of cows with longevity, good scores and even better production records.

For Lamar Hershberger and his family (D7), they have five generations that are from the same cow family, with four still milking on the farm. And, if it wasn’t for a last-minute substitution of a consignment for the 2016 Ohio Holstein Convention Sale, this remarkable fact would have gone unrecognized.

A second generation dairy farmer, Lamar and his family moved to Millersburg, Ohio in the early 1970s. Over the years, his 3 sons and 4 daughters have joined him in running the dairy. Today, they are milking 50 cows in a New Zealand Swing Double-Six parlor. For the Hershbergers, having a herd of registered Holsteins is important, with classification happening on a regular basis.

Donning the pre-fix of Hersh-Dale, Lamar’s herd is one sought after for consignments, giving other breeders and cattle enthusiasts an opportunity to buy into cow families that have outstanding pedigrees, as well as impressive production records.

Hersh-Dale Atwood Billie, a 2-year-old that just freshened in February, was a substitute consignment the Hershbergers sent to the Convention Sale, and her pedigree caused many to take notice. As of March, Billie was milking 104 lbs., but that’s not what was impressive to the Sale Committee. The fact that the next four dams are currently milking on the Hersberger’s dairy and the depth of their pedigrees appealed to them even more: Dam:

2nd Dam:

3rd Dam:

4th Dam:

Hersh-Dale Shottle Billie VG-85 3-00 2 324 22,310 3.7 821 2.9 637 Hersh-Dale Sanchez Bubba EX-90 4-10 2 365 26,380 4.0 1050 3.0 794 Hersh-Dale Roy Bruny EX-90 2E Life: 158,900 3.5 5,507 3.3 5,215 Hersh-Dale Durham Becky EX-93 3E Life: 165,190 3.5 5,798 3.3 4,327

When the gavel dropped during the Convention Sale, James Kerr was the new owner of Hersh-Dale Atwood Billie. The Hershbergers hope Mr. Kerr has great success with Billie and that she continues the tradition of excellence that her dams have established for the Hersbergers over the years.

Over the years, the Hershbergers have bred 29 Excellent cows, 5 Dam of Merits, and more than 80 VG females.

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A Momma Who Let Her Babies Grow Up To Be “Cow” Boys

by Tara Griffith and Jackie Bickel

“Mommas,don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys.

Don’t let them pick guitars and drive them old trucks.

Make then be doctors and lawyers and such.”

Those famous opening lyrics to an Ed Bruce and Willie Nelson duet may ring true for some mothers, but not for Tara Griffith, whose family owns Southern Hills Holsteins, located in the outskirts of Georgetown, Ohio (D15).

In a time when more and more dairy operations cease to exist because the next generation has no interest in being a dairy farmer, Tara is blessed to not only have a son that is passionate about carrying on the family legacy, but also three grandchildren who are anxious to get out the door and into the barn.

Southern Hills Holsteins started when the first generation ended Way-La-Mar in 1972 and Tara’s husband, Larry, started his own dairy operation. Upon graduation from high school, Larry took over the dairy herd and moved it to Columbus, Ohio, while he completed his degree at The Ohio State University.

Upon graduation, the cows moved to Brown County, Ohio, where Larry and Tara currently reside. Today, the Griffiths are in their third generation, milking 50head of registered Holsteins with a total herd count of 175.

Over the years, the Griffiths have made many memories, at the farm and in the show ring. But for Tara, her favorite is when her sons, Chad and Matt, were born,... nothing tops that (well, except for the arrival of grandchildren)! Tara cherished watching Chad and Matt grow up on the dairy and working with their father over the years. It is there that they learned to be responsible adults, to push themselves beyond their capabilities and to pursue their individual dreams, knowing that Larry and Tara would be there to catch them when they failed, encouraging them to get up and try again.

For Tara, there is a definite difference between a “Dairy Farmer’s Wife” and a “Dairy Farm Wife.” A dairy farmer’s wife is the main supporter, mother, wife... the sole backbone, “the glue” of the family, where a dairy farm wife works side by side with her husband, 36

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as a partner in crime, in addition to the many other things she has to do, in regards to raising her family.

Tara has definitely fulfilled both roles, not only being there for support but also working many hours with her husband, on the farm and off the farm, along with being a mother to their sons. Over the years, Tara’s role in the farm became very diverse and she learned q u i c k l y that you need wide shoulders to carry the workload that comes with being a wife.

“The road was never easy,” reflects Tara.

“We’ve had many ups and downs..several hurdles to jump and a few mountains to climb.

But with an iron- will and faith in God, we are still in existence today. Nothing of this Not only are Tara and Larry Griffith passionate would be possible without about their Holsteins, they are also avid fans of God’s ongoing love and The Ohio State Buckeyes! guidance.”

Tara remarks that there will always be challenges, especially today. And the best way to overcome the setbacks is constant perseverance, hard work, and follow-through. For her, that’s just living life. “No blessing is too small, no problem is too big. Hold on to your desire and to your drive. Keep pursuing your goals. And never give up!”

It’s a farmer’s dream to have a child that wishes to follow in his footsteps. Tara and Larry knew very early on that Chad’s heart was with the cows. Tara remembers once when she was attending a Young Co-Op meeting with Larry, and upon calling home to check on things, a very young Chad got on the phone and said, “Daddy, this cow (which he used her name) is in heat.” It was at that moment they both knew that at some point in time, Chad would be an equal partner in the family operation.

And today, Tara knows that they were correct. Chad graduated in 2003 from The Ohio State University and is now the driving force of the herd’s success. He knows his cows and has a great love for producing good genetics, selling his program and helping other young

breeders along the way. As a mother, Tara is extremely proud of the path Chad has chosen. And now, he’s creating a life for his own wife and children, just as Tara and Larry did for Chad and Matt. The family dream continues!

But Larry and Tara have not officially stepped down from the farm. Today, it is not financially possible, given the many economic set backs the dairy industry has had to face. So, the family works together, on the farm and off the farm, keeping the operation thriving along the way. Even Chad’s three children, Hannah, Caleb and Ryan, have their own chores to do on a daily basis.

Larry has begun handling more of the crop production, while Chad focuses on the dairy herd. Together they do what is best for the farm and the cattle. Somehow, Chad finds the time to also work for Dairy Agenda Today, working cattle sales across the country, as well as the on-line auction site, cowbuyer.com. Tara works two different jobs- as a school bus driver and the manager of a local fitness club-in addition to maintaining the grounds around the farm and helping with the grandkids. Time is so precious that the Griffiths make a point of not taking a single moment for granted. “We always make time for our family!”

Tara is very pleased that Southern Hills Holsteins provided the structure for the success of each of her son’s career paths. Even though, Matt decided to follow a slightly different path off the farm, becoming a Vocational Agriculture Instructor and FFA advisor, both brothers have a common goal: sharing their knowledge of agriculture to educate others, whether

it’s a classroom of students, or a community that is slowly growing away from their farming roots.

Matt has been very successful through the many years he has been teaching, providing leadership and encouragement to numerous students. He has spent countless hours away from home with judging teams that have earned State honors in Dairy, General Livestock, Soils and Parliamentary Procedure, just to name a few.

Following in her father’s footsteps. Chad shares his love of cows with Hannah, as they circle the ring at one of Hannah’s first shows.

Through his upbringing on the farm, activities in 4-H and FFA and participation in the Ohio Junior Holstein Association, Matt brings such a diverse base of knowledge to the next generation. Tara stresses that it’s important to educate today’s youth, in light of the negativity that is often directed toward dairy farmers and agriculture in general. She notes that most of the messages come from uneducated and uniformed individuals who haven’t had the opportunity to learn about the industry that they speak out against.

When asked what the Griffiths attribute their success to, Tara is quick to give credit to the strength in family ties and their faith in God. Watching her grandchildren grow up in the same environment as her sons did has been so rewarding. History is beginning to repeat itself.

When Ryan, who is 3, is asked what he wants to do for the day, his reply is, “I want to work!” And there is nothing he loves more than working side-by-side with his Daddy and his Papaw.

Tara is humbled when she realizes all that she is thankful for today, started with a dairy cow years and years ago.

“We have chosen such a wonderful life for our family, none which would be possible without sticking together and accomplishing everything that got in the way. We stay involved with our community and we have a very strong bond that keeps us all together.”

The Griffiths (L to R): Chad and Ryan, Ashley, Hannah, Matt, Tara ,Caleb and Larry.

Today, Chad’s wife begins to hit her stride in being a “Farm Wife” and a “Farmer’s Wife.” Just as Tara did as a young woman, Ashley is learning that it’s loving her family, teaching her children to be responsible, and caring for the cows that will keep Southern Hills Holsteins thriving for yet another generation.

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“Have you herd what’s happening?” ___________________________ Congratulations to our 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen, Ella Jackson (D11) for being awarded a National Dairy Shrine Klussendorf Scholarship during the 50th Anniversary World Dairy Expo. ___________________________ Happy Birthday to Bob Cavanagh (D1), who recently turned 86! ___________________________ Congratulations to Ben and Janessa Mangun (D7), who are expecting their first child in May 2017. ___________________________ Members of the West Holmes FFA represented Ohio quite well at the 2016 Big E Dairy Judging contest held this Fall by placing 3rd Team Overall at this National Event.

William Hughes (D7) finished 14th Overall and Logan Schlauch (D7) finished 27th Overall. Other team members included Regina Miller, 15th Overall and Alyx Morris, 18th Overall. ___________________________ Congratulations to Paul and Olivia Keener (D7), on the birth of their new son, Jack Elden Keener. Jack was born on October.

1st, weighing 8lbs. and 3oz. ___________________________ Best of luck to Allison Mangun (D7), who will be traveling to Quebec, Canada in January to work with Sweetview Holstein. ___________________________ Congratulations to the Bickel Family (D15), who will be celebrating their 60th year of raising registered Holsteins in 2017.

Pictured (L to R): Paul Harris (Harris Family), Jeff Burr (Farmore Farms), Chuck Lausin (Lausin Farm), Bob Cavanagh (Cavanagh Family), Paul Haskins (Haskins Family), Bill Timmons (Timmons Farm), Terry Timmons (Sterling Timmons Family), and Rodger Winchell with daughter, Bev (Winchell/Brittan Family).

Howard McNish Memorial Trophy Retired at the Great Geauga County Fair run, the Geauga County fair board presented handsome wooden plaques to each previous winner listing their years. Members from the winning families from fortyeight of the forty-nine years were represented.

Howard McNish of Geauga County Ohio was a true pioneer of the dairy industry. Hailing from Burton, Ohio, Howard bred top-notch Holstein cattle and successfully exhibited them locally as well as around the state and country. It has been said that he had a second herd of “milk cows” to support his herd of “show cows!”

WINCHELL/BRITTAN FAMILY 1967, 1975, 1981, 1984, 1995 STERLING TIMMONS FAMILY 1968, 1969, 1973-74, 1976-77, 1982 TIMMONS FARM 1970, 1990-91, 2012 HASKINS FAMILY 1971, 1986,1997-98, 2003-05, 2007-09 CAVANAGH FAMILY 1972, 1978-80, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1993-94, 1996 LAUSIN FARM 1988, 2013 HARRIS FAMILY 1992, 2006, 2011, 2014-15 FARMORE FARMS 1999-2002 MAR-LOU FARM 2010

Upon his passing in 1967, the Geauga/Portage Holstein club established a rotating memorial trophy awarded at the Great Geauga County Fair to the top dairy cow, exhibited by someone from either of the two counties.

For forty-nine years this tradition continued, and the award was retired at the 2016 show. As a tribute to Howard McNish, and all those who were honored to win the award during it near five-decade OHIO NEWS

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Lorawae Holstein Sale Averages $2903 submitted by Barb Lumley

“What a great herd of cows!” “Look at those udders!”

How many are scored Excellent?” Those were a few of the comments heard as Holstein enthusiasts gathered to look over the individuals selling in the Lorawae Holstein Dispersal held Saturday, October 15, 2016.

Not only was it “Sweetest Day” but a “sweet” herd of cows to be sold! Outside the trucks and trailers kept rolling down the lane! The bales used for seating were soon filled with friends, neighbors, and fellow Holstein breeders from all over Ohio and Pennsylvania, with many more standing for the sale. When the gavel fell on the last animal in the ring, the sale average on 53 females was $2903, with two service age bulls averaging $1700. Twenty two (22) lots sold for $3000 or more. Cattle had sold to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The sale had exemplified that in the past 35 years John, Suzy, and Katey Lora had fulfilled their mission to breed and raise top-quality Holsteins.

Lorawae Windbrook Daisy, Lot 2, a Fall Calf, topped the sale selling for $5100 to Brian Gunkelman, Medina, Ohio. She had been the first place Fall Calf, Reserve Junior Champion and a member of the first place Junior Best Three Females at the 2016 Canfield Fair. Sired by Gillette Windbrook, her dam is an Excellent 91 Goldwyn daughter and she is from six generations of Excellent dams.

Lot 13, Quality Atwood Pastel, a Winter Yearling, sold for $4500 to the Uber-Lora Syndicate, Adamsville, Ohio. Sired by Atwood and due in December to Corvette, her dam is by Picston Shottle,

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recently classified Excellent 92 and the second dam is Excellent 97, 6E. Selling for $4100 was Lot 22, Lorawae Alexander Edith, a Winter Yearling due in January to Gold Chip.

She was purchased by Evan Kiko, Paris, Ohio. She is sired by Alexander from an Excellent Atwood dam and from nine generations of Excellent dams classified up to Excellent 96, 4E. Lot 38, Lorawae Atwood Lynwood, a Five Year Old classified Excellent 91 sold for $4000 to John Polchin, Dorset, Ohio. Sired by Atwood from an Excellent 92, 2E dam sired by Affirmed, she had recently calved. Her record at 3-03 365 days 31297 milk 4.3% 1336 fat 3.3% 1023 protein.

Randall Kiko, Salem, Ohio was the auctioneer with Ted Renner, Dalton, Ohio reading the pedigrees. Ringmen were Rusty Kiko, Rudy Kiko, Tom Uber, and Ken Janes. The cattle were beautifully fitted and prepared

by Ben Simpson, Steve Deam, Russell Kiko, Jared Harding, Steve Moff, Rick Henry, and Ryan Kiko.

The sale was managed by Kiko Auctioneers, Canton, Ohio.

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41 2363 Eagle Pass, Suite A Fax 330-264-2339 Eric Topp, OH Richman Farms, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Commodity Company. . . . . . .www.meadenmoore.com 28 November 8, 2014 – Mid-East Fall Red & Wooster,Specialists Ohio 44691 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Spring Heifer Calf U-Deam Farms/Auble/Welch U-Dean Armani Remedy-Red Mcmahan, Scott & Tenah Macs-BHF Dianna-Red Knoop, Josh Futurama Awesome Honor-Red Winter Heifer Calf Lahmers, Chris & Elizabeth Wabash-Way Kalif Halo-Red Debra and Jenna Hoffman Spungold-G CT Shea-Red-ET Mcmahan, Scott & Tenah Macs-Acres AR Queeny-Red Fall Heifer Calf Yoder & Mac Macs Bhf Lady Di-Red-ET Vales, Becca Idylbrook Dest Rose-Red-ET Express & Stan-Mar-Dale Express-SMD Nikita-Red-ET Summer Yearling Vales, Becca Idylbrook Dest Rion-Red-ET Topp, Madelyn Miss Revenge Tiana-Red Express & Stan-Mar-Dale Express-SMD Mystique-Red Spring Yearling Wolf & Heath Zehrview Armani Martie-Red Oechsle, Jim & Cheri JaCher CP Redemption-Red Miley Holstein Farms Miley Barbwire Glory-Red Winter Yearling Lahmers, Chris & Elizabeth Lah-Dale Malone Shine-Red Triple-T, Heath & Dyment MD- Maple-Lawn Sienna-Red Gunkelman, Cora Pamprd-Acres Walker Red-E T Fall Yearling Good, Sydney Macland Redburst Juliet-Red

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Wil-O-Rae Redburst VE-Red 2.

Silver Mist Holsteins

Silver-Mist Clt O’Malley-Red 3.

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Miley Advent Garnet-Red Senior Two-Year-Old Cow 1.

McGuire, Kyle

Maiz-N-Blu A Olivia-Red 2.

Topp, Madelyn

Willolea-CW Sapphire- Red 3.

McMahon, Scott & Tenah

Macs-Acres A Destiny-Red Junior Three-Year-Old Cow 1.

Wolf, Kurt

Mar Miss Redlights Raven-Red-ET 2. Wil-O-Rae

Wil-O-Rae Attitude Venus-Red 3.

Miley Holstein Farms

Miley Redburst Glitz-Red Senior Three-Year-Old Cow 1.

Gunkelman, Cora

Do-Ra-Me Contender Rita-Red 2.

Knoop, Josh

Futurama Alchemy Santana-Red 3.

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Cam-Bing G Chris Sassy-Red Intermediate Champion Wolf, Kurt Miss Redlights Raven-Red-ET Reserve Intermediate Champion McGuire, Kyle Maiz-N-Blu A Olivia-Red 1.

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Dry Aged Cow Call Del Farm Elm-Park Telstar P-Red-ET Aged Cow 1.

Wabash-Way Holsteins

Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red 2.

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Wolf-Ridge Advent Julip-Red 125,000-Pound Cow 1. Oakvale

Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red 1.

Senior Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red Reserve Senior Champion Wabash-Way Holsteins Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red Grand Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red Reserve Grand Champion Wolf, Kurt Miss Redlights Raven-Red-ET Best Udder of Show Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red Produce of Dam 1. Wil-O-Rae 2. McMahon, Scott & Tenah 3. Oechsle, Jim & Cheri Premier Exhibitor Call Del Farm Premier Breeder McMahon, Scott & Tenah Herdsman Award Miley Holstein Farms

Special Thanks To Our 2016 Red and White Show Sponsors Crimson Lane Farm Bickel Family Farms, Don & Jackie Bickel ABS Global – Ray Jackson COBA/Select Sires Mike’s Milk Hauling Topp-View Farm Miley Holsteins Davenport Hoof Care Jandi-K Farm Macabob Farm Triple-T Holsteins Del-Hollow Farm Wil-O-Rae Holsteins Terry Weiker Wabash-Way Holsteins Ja-Bob Farm Ja-Cher Farm Sprengs Long Acres Richman Farm Terra-Cotta Acres Starmark Farm Hudson Farm Call-Del Farm Bar-B-Hills Farm

(L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Intermediate Champion Miss Redlights Raven-Red, Kurt Wolf, Reserve Intermediate Champion Maiz-N-Blu A Olivia-Red, Kyle McGuire and Judge Mike Berry

(L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Senior Champion Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red, Eric Topp, Reserve Senior Champion Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red, Chris Lahmers and Judge Mike Berry Pictured at Right (L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Grand Champion Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red, Eric Topp, Reserve Grand Champion Miss Redlights Raven-Red, Kurt and Linda Wolf and Judge Mike Berry

Pictured at Left (L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Junior Champion Zehrview Armani Martie-Red, Linda and Kurt Wolf, Reserve Junior Champion Lah-Dale Malone Shine-Red, Chris Lahmers and Judge Mike Berry

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2016 Ohio Mideast Summer National Holstein Show Spring Heifer Calf 1. Triple-T, Cummings & Heath QuietCove Doorman Fiji-ET 2. Cole, James Bucks-Pride Fever Kat 3. Triple-T T-Triple-T-PC Rosette Winter Heifer Calf 1. Triple-T Ms T-Triple-T Pokerface-ET 2. Topp, Aubree Topp-View Atwood Lisa 3. Toppglen Toppglen Awesome Wildflower Fall Heifer Calf 1. Triple-T & Entourage-LC Entourage-LC Posper-ET 2. Triple-T & Entourage-LC

T-Triple-T-Ent Party Girl-ET 3. Triple-T & Mike Heath Beslea Dempsey Wicked Summer Yearling 1. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Ms Brookview Scaredycat 2. Triple-T, Cummings & Heath T-Triple-T Phantom 3. Miley Holstein Farms Miley Armani WB Glimpse Spring Yearling 1. Triple-T & Tim Cummings Ms Listerines Lucky Lady-ET 2. King, Hayden OH-River-Syc King Bailey 3. Deam, Neil Springhill-OH Attic Trisha Winter Yearling 1. Philips, Alyson & Kenlee Duhibou Fever Piranha-ET 2. Triple-T

T-Triple-T Perfect Storm-ET 3. Triple-T & Mike Heath Kindsway Goldchip Lepold-ET Fall Yearling 1. Simpson, Don Erbacres Brokaw Dalyen 2. Toppglen Toppglen Jasper Winkebach 3. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Vale-O-Skene Lauthority Kitty

Five-Year-Old Dry Cow Express & Stan-Mar-Dale SMD Braxton Devin Call Del Farm Call-Del Frantabulous Dottie Fall Yearling In Milk 1. Triple-T & Tim Cummings T-Triple-T Absolute Icon 2. Wabash-Way Holsteins Wabash-Way Edison Aria 3. Bertke, Damon Bertke Corv Josie-ET Junior Two-Year-Old Cow 1. Triple-T, Heath & Dyment Royal Lynn Sid Zinnia 2. Triple T, Heath& Lloyd Lylehaven Delta Shasta 3. Triple-T T-Triple-T Fever Pitch Senior Two-Year-Old Cow 1. Triple-T & Tim Cummings

T-Triple-T Petunia-ET 1 2. Ren-Bow Farm Ren-Bow Atwood Lilly 3. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Ack-Lee GC Kadis-ET Junior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. Triple-T, Mike Heath & Elmvue Ms Elmvue Kountry Fever 2. Wolf, Kurt Miss Red Lights 3. Express & Stan-Mar-Dale Maiz-N-BLU Atwood Hiedi Senior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. Triple-T, Mike Heath & Entourage Oconners Ladd Lacey-ET 2. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Willdina Atwood Cindy 3. Quietcove Holsteins, OH-River-Suc Mrdn Billie ET 1.

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Junior Champion Triple-T & Entourage-LC Entourage-LC Prosper-ET Reserve Junior Champion Philips, Alyson & Kenlee Duhibou Fever Piranha-ET 1.

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Four-Year-Old Cow 1. Quietcove Holsteins Quiet Cove-W W Frenchkiss 2. Oakvale Highlight Titan Beauty 3. Topp, Madelyn BALMORAL LARS AURIAN 3 Five-Year-Old Cow 1. Triple-T, Aaron Eaton & Brad North T-Triple-T Platimum-ET 1 2. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Craggan Goldwyn Zing 3. Miley Holstein Farms Miley Reality Fortune Gina Aged Cow 1. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Maiz-N-Blu Atwood Alegra-ET 2. Quietcove Holsteins Quiet Cove-W Futurity ET 2 3. Wabash-Way Holsteins SpringHil-OH Dest Anna-Red 150,000-Pound Cow 1. Simpson, Don Plainfield Damion Ginger Senior Champion Triple-T T-Triple-T Platimum-ET Reserve Senior Champion Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Maiz-N-Blu Atwood Alegra-ET Grand Champion Triple-T & Tim Cummings T-Triple-T Petunia-ET Reserve Grand Champion Triple-T, Aaron Eaton & Brad North T-Triple-T Platimum-ET Best Female, Bred and Owned Triple-T & Tim Cummings T-Triple-T Petunia-ET 1 Dairy Herd Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Premier Exhibitor Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins Premier Breeder Triple-T Herdsman Awards Lund-View Farm-Small Herd Neil Deam-Large Herd

(L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Judge Justin Burdette, Junior Champion Entourage-LC Prosper-ET, Nathan Thomas, Kendall Thomas holding the banner, Reserve Junior Champion Duhibou Fever Piranha and Jeremy Elsass

Special Thanks to Our 2016 Show Sponsors Spring Heifer Calf R&P Kiko Family Farms Winter Heifer Calf Triple T Holsteins Fall Heifer Calf Lorawae Holsteins Summer Yearling Heifer Richman Farms Spring Yearling Heifer Berg Farms Ltd Winter Yearling Heifer Toppglen Holsteins Fall Yearling Heifer Call-Del Holsteins Junior Champion Female Homerville Holstein Farms Reserve Junior Champion Female Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Junior Best Three Females COBA/Select Sires Junior Two Year Old Cow LindLaur Holsteins Senior Two Year Old Cow Conrad Farms Junior Three Year Old Cow White Light Holsteins Menzie Family Senior Three Year Old Cow Windemere, Jim & Nancy Kemp Intermediate Champion Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Reserve Intermediate Champion Twining Farms Four Year Old Cow Weikland Farms Five Year Old Cow Spreng’s Longacre Farms Inc Aged Cow Baker’s Acres 150,000# Cow Ohio Holstein Association Inc. Senior Champion Female Trealayne Holsteins Reserve Senior Champion Female Topp View Holsteins Grand Champion Female National Holstein Futurity Inc Reserve Grand Champion Female Express Show Cattle Best Bred and Owned Ouric Holsteins Dam and Daughter JR & Angi Kaverman Produce of Dam Hardingdale Holsteins Larry Harding Best Three Females Ty Henschen/Midwest Genetics Dairy Herd Ouric Holsteins

(L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Intermediate Champion T-Triple-T Petunia-ET, Nathan Thomas,Tim Cummings, Reserve Intermediate Champion Royal Lynn Sid Zinnia, Renee Pierick and Judge Justin Burdette

(L to R): Judge Justin Burdette, Senior Champion T-Triple-T Platinum-ET, Jeff Brown, Reserve Senior Champion Maiz-N-Blu Atwood Alegra, Kristy Ackley and 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson

(L to R): Judge Justin Burdette, John Thomas, Kolton Thomas holding the banner, Reserve Grand Champion T-Triple-T Platinum-ET, Jeff Brown, Grand Champion T-Triple-T Petunia-ET , Nathan Thomas, Kendall Thomas holding the banner, Bridgett Cummins from Holstein USA and Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson OHIO NEWS

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D1 and D2 Show Results Spring Heifer Calf 1-(JR) M-Signature Spicey Corvette, B, C, M, M Mazzaro; 2-Uber-Haven Defiant ChromeRed, Philson- Uber; 3- Riceton Ringboy Winner, Riceton Farms Winter Heifer Calf 1-(JR) Kiko Golden Dream Jo 1248, Elizabeth Kiko; 2-(JR) A-Loganway Corvette Chaos, Zachary Logan; 3- Rusion Corvette Paisley, Cole & Winchell Fall Heifer Calf 1-(JR) M Signature Sanchez Guggy, B, C, M, M Mazzaro; 2- Russelway Atwood Jane ET, Evan Kiko; 3- Kiko Absolute Jess 1212, R&P Kiko Family Summer Yearling Heifer 1-Kiko Goldchip Maddie, R&P Kiko Family; 2- Uber-Haven ADV Keystone Ice, PhilsonUber; 3-Brookview Atwood Tip Toe, Lorawae Holsteins Spring Yearling Heifer 1-(JR) A-Loganway Goldchip Wiplash , Matthew Logan; 2-MS RA Addiction Solution, Evan Kiko; 3-Oakfield Armani Smiley ET, Philson-Uber Winter Yearling Heifer 1-(JR) Lindlaur Sabathia Starlyn, Lauren L’amoreaux; 2-(JR) MSD Angel Dezirae ET, Lindsay L’amoreaux; 3-Uber-Haven Chance to Win, Philson-Uber

L’amoreaux; 3-(JR) Renwind Atlantic Monica, Aaron Carle

150,000 # Cow 1-Lindlaur Zentit Starlight, Lindlaur

Junior Three Year Old 1-(JR) Lindlaur Braxston Aphrodite, Lindsay L’amoreaux; 2-J-Kiko GW Atwood 146, Evan Kiko; 3-Lorwae Dempsey Hadley, Lorwae Holsteins

Best Three Females Whiteleather Farms

Senior Three Year Old 1-Sanorvalley Darn Fantasy, Bryce Sanor; 2-Whiteleather Gchip 2244 ET, Whiteleather; 3-Whiteleather Gwood 2180 ET, Whiteleather

Premier Exhibitor and Breeder Lindlaur Holsteins

Four Year Old 1-Whiteleather Jordan 1984, Whiteleather; 2-Whiteleather Gchip 2001 ET, Whiteleather; 3-Lorwae Sanchez Theeobe, Lorwae Five Year Old 1-Quality Quest Cinda Red, Grant Cope; 2-(JR) JJ-Beaver Bigtime Sara, Hannah Dye; 3-Lindlaur Sanchez Starbright, Lindlaur Aged Cow 1-(JR) Campbros Alexander Rosie, Dustin Campbell; 2-Breezy-Knoll Final Cut Rana, Grant Cope; 3-Lindlaur Goldwyn Emily ET, Evan Kiko

Dam & Daughter Lindlaur Holsteins

JUNIOR SHOW CHAMPIONS Grand Champion JJ Beaver Big Time Sara, Hannah Dye Reserve Grand Champion Lindlaur Braxton Apjrodite, Lindsay L’amoreaux OPEN SHOW CHAMPIONS Grand Champion Campbros Alexander Rosie, Dustin Campbell Reserve Grand Champion Sanor Valley Darn Fantasy, Bryce Sanor

Fall Yearling Heifer 1-Scientific HGO Sheba Rae ET, Bryce Sanor; 2-(JR) M-Signature Gorgeous, B, C, M, M Mazzaro; 3-(JR) Stanhope Dunde Dariana , Justin Kennedy Junior Best Three Females 1-R&P Kiko Family; 2-Mazarro Family; 3-Uber-Haven Junior Two Year Old 1-(JR) Quality Quest Free Fire, Hannah Dye; 2-Whiteleather G Wood 2517 ET, Whiteleather; 3-Whinway Braxston Omega, Whinway Senior Two Year Old 1-J-Kiko McCotchen Maggie, Evan Kiko; 2-(JR) Lindlaur Sanchez Adair, Lauren

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Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!

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Bertke Corv Josie-ET VG-87 • 3rd Milking Yearling at the Mid East Summer National Holstein Show • 1st Junior 2-Yr.-Old at the District 12 Show • Has a June Diamondback daughter and due back to Doorman for the 2017 show season • Josie is a Corvette X Alexander X Durham and currently has 5 full-sisters on the farm Stein-Way Kingboy Tahoe • 1st Spring Calf at District 15 Show (Open & Jr.) Congratulations to the Bickels and Good Luck with Tahoe in 2017!

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After A Sixty-Four Year Legacy of Raising Registered Holsteins Riley Farms, LLC in Saluda, South Carolina has made the decision to disperse their lactating herd by private treaty.

Beginning this Fall 2016 and through late Winter 2017:

Selling fall and winter fresh lactating cows, pregnant heifers, close-up dry cows.

During the Fall of 2017:

Our present yearlings will be offered for sale as bred heifers.

Our selection of quality breeding and nutrition has been based on maximizing milk production and enhancing the cows’ functional traits.

Bred to proven and high genomic sires, 60% of our bred heifers are carrying services to gender-selected sires and 95% are pregnant to an A.I. sire.

Progressive Genetics Herd Award for 9 years.

All A.I. sired cows and heifers are registered with the Holstein Association USA.

July 2016 Rolling Herd Average:

3 x 29,581 pounds of milk | fat 3.8% 1,121 pounds | Protein 3.0% 893 pounds Yearly Somatic Cell Count 156,000

It is our desire to find good homes for our Registered Holsteins

Please Contact: Joel C. Riley, III, DVM Frazier D. Rile, Jr. (Buck) Cell: 884-941-7442

Cell: 864-942-2653

Riley Farms, LLC Office: 864-445-8391

196 Clint Riley Road Fax: 864-445-9374

Saluda, South Carolina 29138 jdrileyandson@embarqmail.com

D5 Show Results Junior Showmanship 1-Austin Yoder Intermediate Showmanship 1-Tyler Bland; 2-Maylon Conrad Senior Showmanship 1-Macrae Conrad; 2-Kaili Patterson; 3-Jessica Callahan OPEN SHOW Winter Calf 1-Call-Del Razzle Razmatz, Call-Del Farm; 2-Silver-Mist Darlington-Red, Silver Mist Holsteins; 3-White-Mist Armani Dew-ET, Silver Mist Holsteins & White Light Holsteins Fall Calf 1-Conrad Fever Princess, Conrad Farm; 2-Ridgedale PT Roxy-RedET, Silver Mist Holsteins;3- Conrad Dorcy Dorothy, Conrad Farm Summer Yearling 1-Silver-Mist Armani Cake Mix , Silver Mist Holsteins; 2-SilverMist Sanchez Macy, Silver Mist Holsteins; 3-Silver-Mist Armani Merlot-Red, Silver Mist Holsteins Spring Yearling 1-Gem-Hill Destry Gem-Hill, Silver-Mist & Tyler Bland Open Show Junior Champion Gem-Hill Destry, Gem-Hill, SilverMist & Tyler Bland Res. Junior Champion Silver-Mist Armani Cake Mix, Silver Mist Holsteins Junior Three Best Females 1-Silver Mist Holsteins; 2-Conrad Farm Junior 2-Year-Old 1-Silver-Mist Clt O’Malley-Red , Silver Mist Holsteins; 2-Conrad Atwood Drip, Conrad Farm Senior 2-Year-Old 1-Call-Del Strlg Drchn Dim-ET, Call-Del Farm; 2-ShanghighSmist Atwood Whisk, Shanghigh Holsteins & Silver Mist Holsteins Junior 3-Year-Old 1-Conrad Goldchip Twylight, Conrad Farm; 2-White-Mist Colt Drizzle-Red, Silver Mist Holsteins & White Light Holsteins; 3-Conrad Shotzy Strike-Red, Conrad Farm

Intermediate Champion Call-Det Strlg Drchn Dim-ET, Call-Del Farm Res Inermediate Champion Conrad Goldchip Twylight, Conrad Farm 4 Year-Old 1-Call-Del Hawk Kenzie, Call-Del Farm; 2-Conrad Windbrook Drop, Conrad Farm 5 Year-Old 1. Conrad Advent Gloria-Red, Conrad Farm Aged Cow 1. Shanghigh-Smist Ares Whisky, Shanghigh Holsteins & Silver Mist Holsteins 125,000 lb Cow 1. Conrad Buckeye Delaware, Conrad Farm Senior Champion Call-Del Hawk Kenzie, Call-Del Farm Res Senior Champion Conrad Advent Gloria-Red, Conrad Farm Grand Champion Call-Del Strlg Drchn Dim-ET, CallDel Farm Res Grand Champion Conrad Goldchip Twylight, Conrad Farm Best Udder Conrad Goldchip Twylight, Conrad Farm Produce of Dam 1-Produce of Rose-Vue Real Dreamy-Red, Silver Mist Holsteins & White Light Holsteins Senior 3 Best Females 1-Conrad Farm Dairy Herd 1-Conrad Farm; 2-Silver Mist Holsteins Dam & Daughter 1-Shanghigh-Smist Ares Whisky & Shanghigh-Smist Atwood Whisk, Shanghigh Holsteins & Silver Mist Holsteins; 2-Conrad Windbrook Drop & Conrad Atwood Drip; Conrad Farm Premier Breeder & Exhibitor Conrad Farm

JUNIOR SHOW Macrae 2-Conrad Shotzy Executive committees. He presently is Conrad; a trustee and the viceWinter Calf Strike-Red, Maylon Conrad chairman of the National Holstein Foundation.

1-Call-Del Razmatz; Lydia ActiveRazzle as a 4-H leader for many years, he coached the dairy Intermediate Champion Kaverman judging team and served on theCall-Det Sandusky County and Strlg Drchn Dim-ET, state Fall 4-HCalf Extension Advisory Committees. Tom was on the Austin Yoder Marketing Panel for BJ the Governor’s Strategic Task Force for 1-Conrad Fever Princess, Res Inermediate Champion the Dairy Industry PT in Roxythe early 1990’s.

He has been active on Anders; 2-Ridge-dale Conrad Goldchip Twylight, the District 9 board, serving as state director, and on the Red-ET, Taylor Richards; 3-Conrad Conrad the Sandusky county dairyMacrae board.

Tom has Maylon also received Dorcy Dorothy, Conrad County Farmer the Outstanding Service Summer Yearlingof the Year award4and Year-Old Award from the Ohio Holstein Association, along with the 1-Silver-Mist Sanchez Macy, Kaili 1-Conrad Windbrook Drop, Ohio State University Dairy Science Hall of Service Award.

Patterson; 2-Conrad Stanley Cup Macrae Conrad Tom and his wife Linda, a retired Fremont elementary art Milan, BJ Anders 5 Year-Old teacher, married 37 years ago at Good Shepherd Lutheran Spring Yearling Gloria-Red, Church. Tom has been a church1-Conrad council Advent member and officer, 1-Gem-Hill Destry, Tyler Bland Macrae Conrad Sunday school teacher, usher, worship leader and choir lb Cow member.

Besides cows, singing 125,000 is another passion of Tom’s.

Junior Champion Buckeye Delaware, He has sung with the Veracious1-Conrad Voice of Victory Choir and Gem-Hill Destry, Tyler Bland Maylon Conrad is presently president of the Terra Choral Society. This 120Res. Junior Champion member group, now in its 13th year, performs in Northwest Silver-Mist Sanchez Macy, Kaili time,Senior Champion Ohio, and for the second will return to participate in Patterson Conrad Windbrook Drop,Kennedy Macrae the National Memorial Day Festival Concert at the Conrad Center2-Year-Old in Washington D.C. The choir has presented concerts Junior Res Senior Champion with guest artists including VonTrapp.

This spring 1-Conrad Atwood Drip, Maylon Elizabeth Conrad Advent they will be working with recording Gloria-Red, artist Melissa Conrad Manchester and record for her new album.

Macrae Conrad Senior 2-Year-Old Tom and Linda have one daughter, Ashley, a graduate of Grand Champion 1-Call-Del Strlg Drchn Dim-ET, Capital University with a degree in Strlg chemistry.

Presently, Call-Del Drchn Dim-ET, Austin 2-Shanghigh-Smist AshleyYoder; is enrolled in professional school at The Ohio State Austin Yoder Atwood Whisk, University inTyler the Bland School of Pharmacy, toward her Res Grandworking Champion Junior 3-Year-Old doctorate degree.

Conrad Goldchip Twylight, 1-Conrad Goldchip Twylight, Maylon Conrad

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D9 Show Results Spring Heifer Calf 1-Bucks Pride Fever Kat, Bucks Pride; 2-(JR)Con River 2114 Marty, Hannah Dye; 3-Brookview Headover Heels, Grant Havens Winter Heifer Calf 1-(JR) Bucks Pride Snow White, Lane Bauer; 2-(JR) Brookview E Hotline Bling, Garrett Havens; 3-(JR) Miley McCutcheon Cleopatra, Kayla Cring Fall Heifer Calf 1-Whiteleather GChip Stella, Kayla Cring; 2-(JR) Maple Wood Lotus-ET, Megan McCoy; 3-(JR) Miley Griffen Atwood Heroic, Bethany Cring Summer Yearling Heifer 1-Bucks Pride Pumpkin Pie, Bucks Pride; 2-(JR) Miley Armani Galore-Red, Matthew Lund; 3-Markway Brazzel Cindy, Mark Payne Spring Yearling Heifer 1-(JR) Bucks Pride Sid Skittles, Lane Bauer; 2-(JR) Will-O-Knoll Fever Paisley, Bethany Cring; 3-Markway Zelgadis Lara, Mark Payne

Winter Yearling Heifer 1-Markway Zelgadis Gypsey, Mark Payne; 2-Pine Tree Mkwy Reba-Red, Mark Payne

JUNIOR SHOW SUMMARY Junior Champion Bucks Pride Snow White, Lane Bauer Reserve Junior Champion Maple Wood Lotus-ET, Megan McCoy

Fall Heifer Yearling 1-(JR) Lund View Brokaw Shelby, Matthew Lund; 2-(JR) Southern Hills Corv. Maui-ET, Megan McCoy; 3-(JR) Budjon Vail Hzt LotsaRed, Garrett Havens

Intermediate Champion Brookview E Pringles, Garrett Havens

Sr. 2-Year-Olds 1-(JR) Brookview E Atwood Loudmouth, Garrett Havens; 2-Bucks Pride McCutcheon LuLu, Bucks Pride; 3-(JR) Dial Yano Vicki, Shannon Crabtree

Senior Champion Kokosings Dapper Revlon, Kendra Hudson

Sr. 3-Year-Old 1-(JR) Brookview E Pringles, Garrett Havens

Grand Champion Brookview E Pringles, Garrett Havens

4-Year-Olds 1-(JR) Kokosings Dapper Revlon, Kendra Hudson 2-(JR) Lund View Jerrick Amber, Matthew Lund

Reserve Grand Champion Brookview E Loudmouth, Garrett Havens

Reserve Intermediate Champion Brookview E Loudmouth, Garrett Havens

Reserve Senior Champion Lund View Jerrick Amber, Matthew Lund

OPEN SHOW SUMMARY Junior Champion Whiteleather GChip Stella, Kayla Cring Reserve Junior Champion Bucks Pride Snow White, Lane Bauer Grand Champion Brookview E Pringles, Garrett Havens Reserve Grand Champion Brookview E Loudmouth, Garrett Havens Best Bred and Owned Brookview E Pringles, Garrett Havens

(L to R): Open Show Reserve Jr. Champion Bucks Pride Snow White, Lane Bauer, Open Show Jr. Champion Whiteleather GChip Stella, Bill Lund

(L to R): Open and Jr. Show Grand Champion Brookview E Pringles, Garrett Havens, Open and Jr. Show Reserve Grand Champion Brookview E Loudmouth

(L to R): Jr. Show Jr. Champion Bucks Pride Snow White, Lane Bauer, Megan McCoy Jr. Show Jr. Champion Maple Wood Lotus-ET

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Celebrating

50 YEARS

Of Raising Ray-Jo Registered Holsteins

It all began in 1966, with Ray-Jo Dan-D Ned Edna, named after Donald’s Grandma Bickel. Today, we are proud of our 70-head herd of registered Holsteins. Through the years, there have been many changes, but our love for cattle and desire to see the farm thrive for future generations remains the same.

We cherish our family and friends

Drifty-Hollow Cinnamint-Red EX91

Fall Show Results

Coming In Spring 2017 Several Defiant Daughters from Drifty-Hollow Cinnamint-Red EX91

Whiteleather Damion 1278 EX93

that we’ve made during the journey, and look forward to many more years of creating memories and raising good Holsteins. ~Donald and Jackie

Mideast Fall Red and White National Junior Show • 2nd Sr. Two-Year-Old and Reserve Intermediate Champion Ray-Jo Redburst Sasha-Red VG85

Fall Classifications Fall 2016 Arrivals

Ray-Jo Diamondback Tipsy, Ray-Jo Mogul Topsy and Ray-Jo Mogul Turvy are daughters from Whiteleather Damion 1278 EX93 “Tillie”, with more to arrive in 2017

Donald, Jackie & Carson Bickel Emma & Maggie Mathews 1506 Hodson Road New Vienna, Ohio 45159 937-218-2697 moocows@fuse.net

District 15 • Reserve Champion Junior Female Open and Jr. Show Ray-Jo Goldwyn Lois’ Banner • Intermediate Champion Open and Jr. Show Ray-Jo Redburst Sasha-Red VG85 • Reserve Intermediate Champion Open and Jr. Show Ray-Jo Atwood Lois Marie VG85 • Best Bred and Owned, Best Udder, Senior and Grand Champion Open and Jr. Show Ray-Jo Braxton Lady-EX90 • 1st Dairy Herd • Premier Breeder

FARM & DAIRY Home of Ray-Jo Registered Holsteins& Top-Notch Registered Ayrshires

New Vienna, Ohio

• GBM Atwood Jevette NOW EX90!

11th Generation of EXs Dam: 92 Shottle x 93 Durham DOM x 94 Blackstar GMD,DOM x 92 Valiant DOM

• 2- Jr. 2-Year Olds VG-86 • 2- moved to VG-88

Embryos for Sale from our Excellent Cows Heifers available for 4-H and Jr. Shows

D13 and D14 Show Results Spring Heifer Calf 1-(JR)Topp View Sid Layla, Aubree Topp; 2-MS-T-Triple T-PC Rosette, Colton Thomas, Triple T; 3-Bucks Pride All About, Topp View Holsteins Winter Heifer Calf 1-(JR) Topp View Atwood Lisa, Kinley Topp; 2-MS-T-Triple T Pokerface ET, Triple T; 3-AckLee Smokin Embers, Acklee Farms Fall Heifer Calf 1-T-Triple-T ENT Pretty Girl ET, Triple T; 2-(JR) Kingsway Sid Edwina, Lillian Finke; 3-(JR) Ran-Bow Savior Pixie, Alyssa Bowen Summer Yearling Heifer 1-(JR) MS Brookview Scaredy Cat, Kyle Ackley; 2- Stan Mar Dale Montego, Stan Mar Dale Express; 3-WabashWay Malon Alex Red, Wabash Way Spring Yearling Heifer 1-MS Listerines Luck Lady ET, Triple T & T. Cummings; 2-Express SMD Brock Dava, Stan Mar Dale Express; 3-(JR) OH River Syc King Bailey, Kayla King Winter Yearling Heifer 1-Lah Dale Malon Shine Red, Chris Lahmers; 2-Kingsway Goldchip Leopold ET Fall Yearling Heifer 1-(JR) Vale-O Skene Authority Kitty, Matt Oechsle & Acklee Farms Best Three Females 1-Topp View Holsteins; 2-Wabash Way Holsteins

Five Year Old 1-(JR) Crogan Goldwyn Zing, Kyle Acklee, 2-Kay Brock Mr JoJo, Stan Mar Dale Aged Cow 1-Express SMD Pagewire JC, Stand Mar Dale Express; 2-Maiz N Blue Atwood Alegra, Kyle Ackley 150,000 # Cow 1-(JR) Oakvale Advent Cinnabar Red, Olivia Finke; 2-(JR) ToppView Rondee Elle, Kinley Topp Best Three Females Topp View Holsteins Dam & Daughter Top View Holsteins Grand Champion Junior Show Highlight Titan Beauty, Olivia Finke Reserve Grand Champion Junior Show Oakvale Advent Cinnabar, Olivia Finke Grand Champion Open Show Bucks Pride Gold Chip Winni, Topp View Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion Open Show Red Carpet KB BBX Twitter, Oakvale Farms Premier Exhibitor and Breeder Stan Mar Dale

Junior Champion Junior Show MS Brookview Scaredy Cat, Kyle Ackley Reserve Junior Champion Junior Show Topp View Atwood Lisa, Kinley Topp Junior Champion Open Show MS Brookview Scaredy Cat, Kyle Ackley Reserve Junior Champion Open Show MS Listerines Luck Lady ET, Triple T & T. Cummings Junior Two Year Old 1-Quiet Cove-W Richman, Marste Holsteins; 2-Marste Goldchip Cher, Dreamland Dairy; 3-WabashWay Elaborate Perri, Wabash Way Senior Two Year Old 1-Topp View Braxton Lucky, Topp View Holsteins; 2-WabashWay McCutchen Edin, Wabash Way; 3-Rolling Knoll Ingine, Ally Cupp Junior Three Year Old 1-Maiz-BL Atwood Heidi, Stan Mar Dale; 2-Jansted Goldsun Eddy, Madelynn Topp Senior Three Year Old 1-Bucks-Pride Gold Chip Winie; 2-(JR) Diamond Oak Batee Floya, Madelynn Topp; 3-Stan Mar Dale Vivana, Stan Mar Dale Express Four Year Old 1-Red Carpet KB BR Twitter ET, Oakvale Farms; 2-Stan Mar Dale Maxwell Quinn, Stan Mar Dale Express; 3-(JR) Highlight Titan Beauty, Olivia Finke

(L to R): Judge Alta Mae Core, Jr. Show Grand Champion Highlight Titan Beauty, Olivia Finke, Jr. Show Reserve Grand Champion Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red, Lillian Finke, 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson

(L to R): Open Show Reserve Grand Champion Red Carpet KB BBX Twitter, Tony Finke, Lillian Finke, Open Show Grand Champion Bucks Pride Gold Chip Winni, Keith Topp, 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Judge Alta Mae Core OHIO NEWS

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A Good Day for Holsteins, Buckeyes and Indians submitted by Barb Lumley

Saturday, October 29, 2016 was a beautiful day in Ohio! It was warm and sunny, the Ohio State Buckeyes won their football game, the Cleveland Indians won their baseball game and took the lead in the World Series and the Ohio Holstein Fall Sale held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, Ohio, averaged $1977 on 66 live lots. Cows averaged $2066, bred heifers $1976 and calves $1744.

The three top selling Holsteins were all consigned by PineTree Dairy, Matthew Steiner and Sons, Marshallville, Ohio.

Lot 1, Pine-Tree 6481 Jedi 7055, a March calf with a +2707 GTPI, sold for $5500 to Springhill-Joyride, Chris Lang and Doug Drown, Big Prairie, Ohio. Sired by S-S-I Montross Jedi-ET, her dam is a Bacon-Hill Milson-ET daughter that sold in the 2015 World Classic.

Selling for $3200 was Lot 2, EDG Christa Mogul 2080ET, a three year old classified Very Good 87 and milking 141 pounds per day. She was the choice of Dan Harpster, Jeromesville, Ohio. Sired by Mountfield SSI DCY Mogul, she is from a De-Su Observer dam.

Lot 21, Pine-Tree 1388 Arma 5992-Et sold for $3000 to Max Dotterer, Rittman, Ohio. A three year old classified Good Plus 82 at two years, she is from the Rudy Missy cow family and produced 25,558 pounds of milk as a two year old. She is due in January with a female embryo by Diamondback from an outstanding red Supershot dam.

Selling for $2600 was Lot 3, Broad-Vue Sympatico SS Tabi, a fancy fresh two year old milking 88 pounds a day, consigned by Steve Gilbert, Wooster, Ohio. She sold to Matthew Merrick, Homeworth, Ohio. Sired by Sympatico from a Dusk daughter classified Very Good, she has two Excellent maternal sisters and goes back to Tri-Day Ashyln.

(L to R): Auctioneer Steve Andrews conducted to sale while Ted Renner read the pedigrees on 66 live lots of registered Holsteins at the Fall Sale in Wooster, Ohio.

The high selling bred heifer was Lot 4, a Brokaw daughter from a Very Good 88 Sid dam, and due in December to Mogul. She was consigned by Ted Renner, Dalton, Ohio, and sold for $2500 to Susan Montgomery, Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

The five Brown Swiss included bred heifers and calves that averaged $1095. The high seller was Lot 69, OSU-ATI Bosephus Barb 997, a bred heifer sired by Jobo Wonder Bosephus-ET from an Agenda dam and due in April to Sun-Made Vigor-ET. Consigned by OSU-ATI, Wooster, Ohio she sold to Pine-Tree Dairy for $1525. The high selling calf was Lot 70, a fall calf that sold to Donald Quallen, Wilmington, Ohio for $1500. She was sired by Hilltop Acres CT Davenport-ET and consigned by OSUATI. Auctioneer for the sale was Steve Andrews, Wooster, Ohio, with Ted Renner, Dalton, Ohio, reading the pedigrees. Ringmen were Ken Janes, Paul Haskins, and Tom Uber. Chad Griffith took bids on Cowbuyer. The sale was managed by Dave Gunkelman, Director of Marketing for the Ohio Holstein Association.

(L to R): Brian and Bill Lund evaluate the heifers for sale, while Jen Bouton stops by to check on her consignment calves. Chad Griffith, from Dairy Agenda Today, answers questions from interested buyers prior to the start of the sale.

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Just For Juniors Tom Thorbahn, 2014 Senior Buckeye Breed Builder Award

continues to grain farm 1,000 acres.

Tom and his brothers all showed dairy 4-H and FFA projects at the Sandusky County Fair and District 9 Show. In PHOTO ON THE COVER the 1980’s, they also showed at the Ohio State Fair. The From a young age, Tom would follow his father, Lewis Thorbahn brothers are proud to have bred the Reserve Junior Thorbahn, to the barn for the evening milking, and before All-American Senior Heifer Calf in 1984. The herd has long, Tom learned to feed the calves. At the age of five, Tom always sold a few animals, but in the 1980’s they began was promoted to record keeping, perched on a milk can at having regular consignments in state and district sales. One an old desk in the milk house, recording the milk weights of their consignments was high seller at the Ohio Emma Mathews, Ohio Junior Holstein Association President for each cow, as well asBy recording breeding and calving Convention Classic Sale.

A private sale of a Bell daughter, to information in the herd register. He soon learned to milk, Jake Chardon in 1986, provided embryos that founded a Thank to the Juniors theherd Ohio We had over a dozen participate in the judging and by you the age of ten couldthat milkworked the whole ofHolstein 40 head, prominent cow family Juniors for the Veneriette family of northern Fall Sale Lunchstand on Saturday, October 29th, and workshop that was held during the Fall Farm Tour, carrying the milk to the milk house. The herd was all Holland. This cow family was later featured in a Holstein Registered Holsteins, and Tom did all the registrations for for those who donated pop, water, or baked goods. Saturday, November 19th by the Ackleys. to Wea International article. One of hosted the greatest compliments the herd.thanks In 1960tohis father and Uncle built a new successful breeding is the excellent performance of Special Lisa Mangun, forRichard coordinating the appreciate Sherry program Smith taking the time to lead the parlor and expanded the herd to 105 head.

Tom was “at animals that are sold into another herd. cooking and Jackie Bickel, who secured donations for workshop for us and sharing her expertise. home” in the barn and was usually doing the milking and Tom has bred or developed numerous Gold Medal Dams the Juniors. We couldn’t do all that we do without the chores while everyone else was in the field. and Dams of Merit, and many young sires were sent to A.I. support of our adult volunteers.

Please be on the look out for more information on the Following graduation from OSU in 1971, Tom assumed from his herd. Two of those bulls were returned to active many scholarship and One awardwas opportunities available to all aspects of the dairy herd: milking, breeding, nutrition and service at Sire Power. in the top ten for milk We have begun selling raffle tickets for our 2017 Show Juniors in 2017 and I encourage each of you to apply! health care. Over the next few years, the herd went back on production in the breed following the bull’s release. When Package.

Tickets areHIR, $5 each or 5the forherd $20.toThe winner official test, and later breeding 100% AI. By the Tom’s herd was sold in 2009, the RHA was 24,988M, the late 1970’s, they enrolled the classification 858F, 780P, a BAA of 106.5. will be selected at the 2017inAnnual Meeting program. and the Your JuniorwithAssociation Board of Directors are During the herd expansion, many grade cows were added to Tom has been extremely active for in the OhioWe Holstein prize bundle is: an aluminum 1/2 chute, a bucket of planning some great activities 2017. look the herd.

When HFA adopted the grade ID program, any Association, serving on numerous committees and offices. washing and grooming supplies, a set of DeLaval Udder forward to seeing all of you! If you have any questions, grade cows in the herd were identified. The herd prefix was He served as treasurer for the 2000 National Convention in clippers and a $500 voucher to be used at the Ohio please contact me, Keaton Topp or one of our Junior “Crimson Lane,” which comes from the old lane lined with Ohio. He is a 40-plus year member of the HFA; has served Holstein Convention Sale, Spring Sale or the Spring Committee Thorbahn and Paul Haskins. red bricks. In the late 1960’s, when Tom’s father and uncle as delegate Chairs-Tom to the National Holstein Convention many Dairy Expo Sale.

Juniors can pick up additional tickets retired, Tom and his younger brother Lewis assumed full times; served on the National Nominating Committee; and to sell on their at the or sold you Thank You! management of own the farm andOhio dairy.Holstein The dairyOffice, herd was in 2003, was elected to the at-large position as National in 2009, a year after Lewis hadbe a disabling Today, Tom Director of the HFA, where he served on the JAC, GAC and can contact me, and I will happy tostroke. mail them.

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By Ella Jackson

I hope you all had safe and successful fall shows and harvest. This fall, I was busy with dairy judging as usual, but I also participated in dairy challenge for the first time- receiving first place in the Ohio contest. Through opportunities like judging and dairy challenge, I have had the privilege of visiting and touring several dairy farms in addition to spending a few days up at World Dairy Expo where I received a National Dairy Shrine Klussendorf scholarship.

Every time I have the occasion to visit a new dairy farm, whether it be local or in another state, I am amazed by the uniqueness of each one. The diversity of the dairy industry is something not many entities of agriculture can boast. Our industry can be proud of how individualized each operation is, and all the different ways a dairy can be successful. From large dairies with production based goals, to small dairies that focus on high type and genetically valuable animals and everything in between-there is a place in the industry for everyone that who is able to find a niche that works for them.

The most important part of our diverse industry, though, is the one common factor that successful dairy

Ella Jackson (far right) was the recipient of a 2016 National Dairy Shrine Klussendorf Scholarship at the 50th Annual World Dairy Expo.

farmers all share the drive and passion to take the highest quality care of our animals providing them the best life possible. It has been shown that just one farm visit raises consumer confidence in dairy products around thirty percentage points to well over ninety percent confidence in the industry and our products.

I think this number demonstrates more than anything how well dairy farms are doing-but also shows a lack of consumer awareness of the real dairy industry and an exciting opportunity for us to raise confidence by connecting with consumers.

Ohio Is Looking For Juniors to Compete At The 2017 National Convention!

There are lots of opportunities for Ohio Junior Holstein Members to participate in contests at the National Convention: Prepared Public Speaking | Extemporaneous Public Speaking | Display Board | Scrapbook | Digital Scrapbook | State Banner | Quiz Bowl (team competition) | Production Awards For details on the available events, please visit the Holstein USA website and click on the Junior link, or contact a OJHA Board of Director.

The 2016 OSU Dairy Judging Team (left to right) Lucas Buehler, Lexi Nunes, Ella Jackson and Alexis Houck.

Ohio Junior members are planning a work day to prepare for the National competitions during Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Meeting in March.

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Jr. Show Results 2016 Ohio State Fair 4-H/FFA Holstein Youth Show 2016 Mideast Summer National Holstein Junior Show (placings noted with “N”)

Spring Heifer Calf 1. N1. Topp, Aubree Topp-View Sid Layla 2. N2. Topp, Marissa Toppglen Mascalese Wacale 3. Elsass, Lilly Quietcove’s Foxy Jalepeno 4. N3. Deam, Emily Springhill-OH Golden Invite Winter Heifer Calf 1. N1. Topp, Marissa Toppglen Awesome Wildflower 2. N2. Deam, Emily Jenneil McCutchen Glitz 3. N3. Finke, Olivia Marie Vailwood ATW Sybil Fall Heifer Calf 1. N1. Topp, Brennan Defiant Wowwee 2. N2. Deam, Victoria Plainfield Braxton Sassy 3. Hawvermale, Ashley Idylbrook Drman Allure-ET N3. Ackley/Oechsle, Matt Scratchwell Ladd Rockin-Red Summer Yearling 1. N1. Ackley, Kristopher Ms Brookview Scaredycat N2. Miley, Adam Miley Armani WB Glimpse 2. N3. Pond, Shem Pond-Ridge Gold Chip Clare 3. N4. Griffith, Shelby Southern-Hills Beem Nicole Spring Yearling N1. Heger, Lauren Darthollme McCutchen Charity 1. N2. King, Hayden OH-River-Syc King Bailey 2. N3. Deam, Victoria Springhill-OH Attic Trisha 3. N4. Miley, David Miley Barbwire Glory-Red Winter Yearling N1. Phillips, Alyson Duhibou Fever Piranha 1. N2. Lahmers, Elaina LAH-Dale Malone Shine-Red 2. N3. Gunkelman, Clay Ms Rockledge-TTT Liv-Red-ET 3. N4. Sugg, Brandon Weaver Hof Defiant Darby Fall Yearling N1. Oechsle, Matt Vale-O-Skene Lauthority Kitty N2. Topp, Tanner Toppglenn Jasper 58

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Deam, Victoria Beardsly Atwood Gwynne-ET Hudson, Kyle KK Hudson Marey Heidi Lund, Matthew Lund-View Brokaw Shelby

OSF Junior Champion Topp, Marissa Toppglen Awesome Wildflower OSF Reserve Junior Champion Ackley, Kristopher Sha-D-Rick Pronto Edie National Holstein Junior Champion Phillips, Alyson Duhibou Fever Piranha National Holstein Reserve Champion Topp, Marissa Toppglen Awesome Wildflower Jr. Two-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. Birkemeier, Taylor Marste Gold Chip Cher 2. N2. Ackley, Kristopher Ms Happys McCutch Me-ET 3. N3. Deam, Victoria Jenneil-PC Heztry Colarado Sr. Two-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. Ackley, Kristopher Ack-Lee Dempsey Passion 2. Carle, Aaron Renwind Atlantic Monica N2. Bowen, Alyssa Ren-Bow Atwood Lilly 3. N3. Havens, J. Brookview Atwood Loudmouth Jr. Three-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. L’Amoreaux, Lindsay LindLaur Brakton Aphrodite 2. N2. Topp, Madelyn Janestead Goldsun Ed 3. N3. Conrad, Maylon Conrad Goldchip Twylight Sr. Three-Year-Old Cow 1. N.1 Ackley, Kristopher Willdina Atwood Cindy 2. N2. Topp, Madelyn Diamond Oak Butze Flora 3. N3. Topp, Brennan Toppglen Whoas Whiskey

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OSF Intermediate Champion National Holstein Int. Champion Ackley, Kristopher Willdina Atwood Cindy OSF Reserve Intermediate Champion National Holstein Reserve Champion Topp, Madelyn Diamond Oak Butze Flora Four-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. Finke, Olivia Marie Highlight Titan Beauty 2. N2. Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann 3. N3. Hawvermale, Ashley Aurora-Rama Ava -ET Five-Year-Old Cow 1. N1. Ackley, Kristopher Craggan Goldwyn Zing 2. Griffith, Jenna Lane-Oak Atwood Marissa N2. Dye, Hannah JJ-Beaver Big Time Sara 3. Miley, David Miley Reality Fortune Gina N3. Cornish, Megan Gar-Ri Million Elena Aged Cow N.1 Ackley, Kyle Maiz-N-Blu AtwoodAlegra 1. N2. Ackley, Kristopher Sha-D-Rick Pronto Edie 125,000-Pound Cow 1. Steinke, Luke Mapl-Valle Advent Angle-ET Dry Cow 1. Heger, Cole Remmos Brady Barb OSF Senior Champion National Holstein Senior Champion Finke, Olivia Marie Highlight Titan Beauty OSF Reserve Senior Champion National Holstein Reserve Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann OSF Grand Champion National Holstein Grand Champion Finke, Olivia Marie Highlight Titan Beauty OSF Reserve Grand Champion National Holstein Reserve Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann

Special Thanks to Our 2016 Show Sponsors Spring Heifer Calf Jenny Thomas/Cybil Fisher Photo Winter Heifer Calf Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Fall Heifer Calf Open-Road Holsteins Summer Yearling Heifer Andrews Auctioneers LLC Spring Yearling Heifer Lund View Farms LLC Winter Yearling Heifer Broad-Vue Holsteins Fall Yearling Heifer H. B. Owen & Son, Inc. Junior Champion Female Mason Farms, Ltd Reserve Junior Champion Female DHI Cooperative, Inc Junior Two Year Old Cow Lorawae Holsteins Senior Two Year Old Cow Miley Holstein Farms Ltd Junior Three Year Old Cow Goodson’s Farm Senior Three Year Old Cow Crimson-Lane Holsteins/Thorbahn Brothers Intermediate Champion Commodity Blenders, Inc. Reserve Intermediate Champion Alden Farms Four Year Old Cow IBA of Ohio Five Year Old Cow Glen Sageser Aged Cow Baker’s Acres 150,000 Pound Cow Ohio Holstein Association Senior Champion Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Reserve Senior Champion Rupp-Vue Farm Grand Champion Female Stan-Mar-Dale Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion Ack-Lee Holsteins District Group of Five Ohio Holstein Association

(L to R): Representatives from Farm Credit-Chuck Henley and Alicia Meeks, National Holstein Jr. Champion Duhibou Fever Piranha, Alyson Phillips, Judge Brian Kelroy Reserve Jr. Champion Toppglen Awesome Wildflower, Marissa Topp and 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson

(L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Intermediate Champion Witladina Atwood Cindy, Kristopher Ackley, Res. Intermediate Champ. Diamond Oaks Butze Flora, Madelynn Topp, Representatives from Farm Credit-Lindsey Hoskinson and Chuck Henley, and Judge Brian Kelroy

(L to R): Representatives from Farm Credit Alicia Meeks and Lindsey Hoskinson with 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Grand Champion Highlight Titan Beauty, Olivia Finke, Reserve Grand Champion Balmoral Lars Auriann, Madelynn Topp, Judge Brian Kelroy, Bridgett Cummins from Holstein USA and Chuck Henley from Farm Credit

Senior Showmanship 1. Sugg, Brandon 2. Steinke, Luke 3. Deam, Victoria Intermediate Showmanship 1. Topp, Marissa 2. Topp, Kinley 3. Gunkelman, Tim Junior Showmanship 1. Finke, Olivia Marie 2. Deam, Emily 3. Hawvermale, Kelly

(L to R): Ohio State Fair Reserve Junior Champion Sha-D-Rick Pronto Edie, Kristopher Ackley, Ohio State Fair Junior Champion Toppglen Awesome Wildflower, Marissa Topp, 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson and Judge Brian Kelroy

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Jr. Show Results District 5 Show Report 2016 Ohio State Fair Junior Red and White Show

Spring Heifer Calf 1. Sugg, Kiersten 5 Holstein District Starmark Cali Sunkist-Red Show June 23, 2013,Heifer Circleville, Winter CalfOhio John Hawvermale â&#x20AC;¢ 26 Head Show 1. Judge Lahmers, Elaina Reported by Judy Wolford Wabash-Way Kalif Halo-Red Spring Heifer Calf (3) 2. Schlauch, Wyatt 1. Silver-Mist Colt O Malley-Red, Silver-Mist; Bar-B-Hills Belle-Red 2. (JR) Ray-Jo Redburst Calfzilla, Emma FallRay-Jo HeiferAbsolute Calf Lois Lee, Mathews; 3. (JR) 1. Vales, Becca Maggie Mathews Winter Calf (4) Idylbrook DestHeifer Rose-Red-ET 1.

Culater-Red; 2. (JR) Ray-Jo 2. Silver-Mist Richards,Colt Taylor Atwood Jessie, Maggie Mathews; 3. (JR) Ray Ridgedale PT- Roxy-Red-ET Jo Absolute Sequin-Red, Emma Mathews; 4.

Summer Yearling (JR) Conrad Atwood Lynx, Maylon Conrad 1. Topp, Madelyn Fall Heifer Calf (3) (JR)Miss RevengeSmist Tiana-Red 1.

Shenghigh Atwood Wisk, Tyler Bland; 2. Silver-Mist 2. Lund, Matthew Colt P Colbalt, SilverMist; 3. (JR)Armani ConradGalore-Red Summer Skittle, Macrae Miley Conrad Spring Yearling Summer Yearling (3) 1.

Miley, David 1. (JR) Conrad Shotzy Yahtzee-Red, Macy Miley Conrad; 2. Barbwire (JR) Ray-JoGlory-Red Redburst Saucy, Brice 2. Oechsle, Walker; 3. (JR)Korey Conrad Gold Chip Twilight Winter Yearling (1) JaCher CP Redemption-Red 1. (JR) Conrad Braxton Paxie, Mikayla & Winter Yearling Maylon Conrad 1. Lahmers,Fall Elaina Yearling (2) (JR) Lah-Dale Shine-Red 1.

Ray-JoMalone Mockingbird Judy, Emma 2. Gunkelman, Cora BW Mar-Red-ET, Mathews; 2. Greenlea Silver-Mist Pamprd-Acres Walker Red-ET

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Junior Best 3 (3) 1.

Good, Sydney 1. Conrad Farms; 2. Bickel Family Farms; 3.

Silver-Mist Macland Redburst Juliet-Red JuniorTaylor Two-Year-Old (1) 2. Birkemeier, 1.

(JR) Conrad Windbrook Drop, Macrae Pineymede Arm Jaz-Red-ET Conrad Senior Two-Year-Old (1) Junior Champion 1. Lawrence-Haven Destry All Heifer That, Silver-Mist Senior Miley, Three-Year-Old David (1) 1. (JR) Conrad Advent Glory-Red Gloria-Red, Macy Miley Barbwire Conrad; 2. (JR) Conrad Gabor Misty, Mikayla Reserve & MacraeChampion Conrad Heifer Lahmers, Elaina Four-Year-Old Cow (1) 1. (JR) Conrad Million Denny, Macy Conrad Lah-Dale Malone Shine-Red Five-Year-Old Cow (1) 1. Silver-Mist Advent Botox, Silver-Mist JuniorAged Two-Year-Old Cow (1) Cow 1.

Miley, David 1. (JR) Conrad Sam Sadie, Macy Conrad Junior Show Junior Champion and Advent Garnet-Red Open Show Junior Champion 2.Shenghigh Mathews, Emma Smist Atwood Wisk, Tyler Bland Junior Dandy-Lea Absolute Ruby-Red Show Reserve Junior Champion and OpenSenior Show Reserve Junior Champion Two-Year-Old Cow Conrad Farms Summer Skittle, Macy Conrad 1.

Topp, Madelyn Junior Show Grand Champion and Willolea-CW Sapphire-Red Open Show Grand Champion 2. Days, Eliza Conrad Sam Sadie, Macy Conrad Show Reserve Grand Champion and Junior Redien-Acres Poker-Red OpenJunior Show Three-Year-Old Reserve Grand Champion Cow Advent Gloria-Red, Macy Conrad 1. Conrad Miley, David Beginner Showmanship Winner Miley Redburst MaggieGlitz-Red Mathews

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Senior Three-Year-Old Cow 1. Gunkelman, Cora Do-Ra-Me Contender Rita-Red Intermediate Champion Topp, Madelyn Willolea-CW Sapphire-Red Reserve Intermediate Champion Gunkelman, Cora Do-Ra-Me Contender Rita-Red Four-Year-Old Cow Intermediate Showmanship Winner 1. Emma Topp, Madelyn Mathews, Queen Allison Mangun Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red 2. Gunkelman, Clay Miss Kampy Brbwr Prudence-Red 125,000-Pound Cow 1. Finke, Olivia Marie Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red Senior Champion Finke, Olivia Marie Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red Reserve Senior Champion Topp, Madelyn Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red Grand Champion Finke, Olivia Marie Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red Reserve Grand Champion Senior Topp, Showmanship MadelynWinner Mikayla Conrad, Queen Allison Mangun Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red

Special Thanks To Our 2016 Red and White Junior Show Sponsors Crimson Lane Farm Bickel Family Farms, Don & Jackie Bickel ABS Global – Ray Jackson COBA/Select Sires Mike’s Milk Hauling Topp-View Farm Miley Holsteins Davenport Hoof Care Jandi-K Farm Macabob Farm Triple-T Holsteins Del-Hollow Farm Wil-O-Rae Holsteins Terry Weiker Wabash-Way Holsteins Ja-Bob Farm Ja-Cher Farm Sprengs Long Acres Richman Farm Terra-Cotta Acres Starmark Farm Hudson Farm Call-Del Farm Bar-B-Hills Farm

2016 Ohio State Fair Junior Red and White Show Champion Heifers (L to R): Judge Jeremy Kohler, Champion Heifer Miley Barbwire Glory-Red, David Miley, Reserve Champion Heifer Lah-Dale Malone Shine-Red, Elaina Lahmers, and 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson

Senior Showmanship 1. Oechsle, Korey 2. Vales, Becca 3. Days, Eliza Intermediate Showmanship 1. Topp, Madelyn 2. Cupps, Ally 3. Gunkelman, Cora Junior Showmanship 1. Lahmers, Elaina 2. Finke, Lillian 3. Schlauch, Wyatt

2016 Ohio State Fair Junior Red and White Show Senior and Grand Champion Females (L to R): 2016 Ohio Holstein Queen Ella Jackson, Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Female Balmoral Lars Auriann-Red, Madelyn Topp, Lillian Finke, Senior Champion and Grand Champion Female Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red, Olivia Finke, Judge Jeremy Kohler

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2017 Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship Guidelines Purpose Statement 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 Associates, Bachelor’s or Masters Degree, or to startup and continue in the dairy business.

I. Eligibility A. Applicant shall be: • 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 and/ or work on a dairy.

• Second semester freshman or beyond • Maintain at least a 2.25 accumulative grade point average and be in good standing with university or mentoring representative.

• Past recipients may apply.

• Must include one letter of recommendation.

II. Selection • Applications will be available from: Ohio Holstein Women, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, Ohio 44691, online at the Ohio Holstein Facebook page, or at www.ohioholstein.com. Due by February 12, 2017 • The Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship Committee will make selections each year.

• Applicants will be interviewed if requested by the OHW Scholarship Committee.

• Intended to be used for further education.

• Final discretion lies with the Ohio Holstein Women’s Association.

• Membership in Junior Holstein Breed Association or Ohio Holstein Association is recommended III. Scholarship Award • A minimum scholarship of $650 will be awarded.

• Scholarship does not have to be awarded every year.

• More than one scholarship may be given if funds permit.

IV. Duties of Recipient • Maintain at least a 2.25 accumulative grade point average.

• Stay in good standing with university.

• Payment will be issued upon announcement of recipient at the Annual Meeting. Attendance is encouraged, but not required.

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

• Failure to comply with the above may result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

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2017 Esther Welch Ag Communications Scholarship Guidelines Purpose Statement The Esther Welch Ag Communications Scholarship is intended to recognize an Ohio Junior Holstein Association or Ohio Holstein Association member who exemplifies exceptional leadership, participation, communication skills and dedication in the Holstein and dairy industries.

Selection Applicants may be interviewed during the weekend of 2017 Ohio Holstein Association Annual Meeting in Wooster, Ohio at the discretion of the selection committee and the winner announced at the Annual Meeting Luncheon in March 2017.

Eligibility To be eligible, the applicant must be an Ohio Junior Holstein Association or Ohio Holstein Association member in good standing and a senior in high school or older and planning to pursue a communications degree with an agricultural emphasis.

The winner will receive $500 after the completion of their first (or next) college semester. A transcript must be submitted upon completion of the semester to receive the award.

Application Process Applications must be accompanied one letter of recommendation written by a non‐family individual who is involved in the dairy industry, knows the applicant well and can speak to their accomplishments.

www.ohioholstein.com Ohio Holstein Association Facebook page Ohio Junior Holstein Association Facebook page

Applications are Available Online

The completed application, along with the letter of recommendation, and a photo, should be sent by email to csayers.ssi@gmail.com by March 1, 2017.

2017 Ohio Holstein Queen Contest Guidelines Eligibility and Expectations

1. Contestants must be at least 16 years old on Jan. 1, 2017.

2. Contestants must be single (not married) throughout their reign.

3. Contestants must be members of the Ohio Junior Holstein Association, unless the contestant is ineligible to be a junior member, in which case she should be a member of the Ohio Holstein Association.

4. Contestants must be able to attend the 2017 Ohio Holstein Convention, 2017 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo, 2017 Ohio State Fair Holstein shows, and District Holstein shows.

5. During the pageant portion of the contest, taking place during lunch, the applicants will be expected to be in formal dress and have an escort (often a male family member).

6. The Queen will be required to dress in a professional manner at all Ohio Holstein functions.

7. The Queen must submit an article to the Ohio Holstein News for each edition throughout her reign.

8. Applications must be postmarked or emailed by February 19, 2017.

9. The contest will be held the Saturday of the 2017 Ohio Holstein Annual Meeting. Interviews will begin at promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Contestants will be judged on • Dairy Knowledge • Personal Appearance and Poise • Public Speaking The Queen is expected to represent the Ohio Holstein Association in a respectable manner. Should any questionable circumstances occur during the Queen’s reign, they will be handled by the Queen’s Committee.

To Apply

Visit www.ohioholstein.com or the Ohio Holstein Association’s Facebook page for the 2017 Ohio Holstein Queen application. Email applications to mconrad94@ outlook.com or mail them to Mikayla Conrad at 1870 Quaker Way, Pyle Center Box 195, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.

Contact

Any questions can be answered by contacting any member of the Queen’s Committee: Mikayla Conrad: mconrad94@outlook.com or 740-505-8911 Cayla Inkrott: cayla.inkrott@gmail.com Allison Mangun: acmangun@gmail.com Emma Mathews: emmmalou22@gmail.com or 513-535-8001

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The 2016 Ohio Junior Holstein Delegates and Contest Participants were: Jazmine Auble Emma Mathews Maggie Mathews Keaton Topp Kinley Topp Madelyn Topp

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Special Thanks

The Ohio Holstein Association Board of Directors for Continued Financial Support The Ohio Holstein Association Members for Supporting our raffles, lunch stands and our other fund raisers

Ohio Junior Holstein Production Contest ENTRY BLANK

All entries must be registered in the Junior Member’s name only by January 1, 2016. The owner must be a member of the Ohio Junior Association. The awards will be presented on the basis of 305-day actual milk, butterfat and protein production. Age divisions are Junior Two-Year-Old calved before 2 years 6 months; Senior Two-Year-Old calved at 2 years 6 months or older; Three-Year-Old; Four-Year-Old and Aged Cow. A photocopy of the registration paper and individual cow page with the 305D record must accompany the entry.

Send entries, postmarked by Feb. 1, 2017, to: Ohio Holstein Association, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691.

JUNIOR MEMBER NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ AGE ____________ ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________ COUNTY ____________ PARENTS’ NAME __________________________________________________________ DHI CODE NO. ___________ LOCAL NEWSPAPER _________________________________________ ADDRESS _____________________________

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BIRTHDATE _______________________________ AGE OF ANIMAL AT START OF RECORD ________________________ DATE FRESH __________________________________________ DATE DRY ___________________________________ ACTUAL 305 DAY RECORD _______MILK ______ % BUTTERFAT ______ FAT ______ % PROTEIN ________ PROTEIN If less than 305 days, the actual record completed: _________________ DAYS _______MILK ______ % BUTTERFAT ______ FAT ______ % PROTEIN ________ PROTEIN I do hereby certify that I am an Ohio Junior Holstein Association Member and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above listed information is correct and exact.

Applicant’s Signature ______________________________________________________________ Date ________________ I do hereby certify that I have conducted the testing under the ________ program on the herd in which the above animal was tested and that the record as stated above is accurate and was completed in conformity to the rules and regulations as specified for the system under which she was tested.

Testing Supervisor’s Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ________________

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Holstein AssociationGrapevine USA Distinguished Junior Member Contest Now Open To All Youth Holstein Association USA has updated the eligibility rules for the Distinguished Junior Member Award, removing the cap on the number of youth who may apply from any state. These changes will take effect for the 2017 competition.

The 2017 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) Award application and forms are now available on the Holstein Association USA web site at www.holsteinusa.com/juniors, and are due March 1, 2017.

“Removing the number of applicants allowed per state in the DJM Contest will encourage more Holstein youth members to apply,” said Kelli Dunklee, Youth Programs Specialist. “This will allow us to select from the most qualified youth members in the country, regardless of what state they are from.”

13- and 14-Year-Olds — Brennan Topp, Wooster, 25 contestants 15- and 16-Year-Olds — Tanner Topp, Wooster, 26 contestants 17-Year-Olds and up — Tyler Topp, Wooster, 19 contestants • they go through Convention, where The National Holstein Association an interview process. Six finalists are program for the 2012 National selected each year to receive annual Convention in Springfield, Missouri, renewed memberships in June lists the followingto asHolstein Ohio 40Year Members: Association USA. Richard T. Bardall, Tippecanoe; Howard Bickel, New Vienna; For moreR.information about the Conklin Dairy Farms, Inc., Plain City; Distinguished Junior Member Kruggel Farms, Inc., Litchfield; award, visit www.holsteinusa.

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Polchin, Dorset; Bill Ramsey,

The All-Breeds Showmanship at Spring Dairy Expo attracted 118 individuals divided ininto age who have excelled theirsixjunior groups. Again this year, the American project work, involvement on their Dairy Association Mideast sponsored farm, and inAlltheir communities. the contest. participants received a rosette or ribbon and 20 dollars from To apply,The youth must be between Mideast. winners were: the 9-Year-Olds ages of 17 and as of January — 20 Fulton Kennedy,1 Winchester, contestants in the award9 year.

10-Year-Olds — Marissa Topp, Wooster, Based on15 thecontestants applications submitted, 11and 12-Year-Oldsis chosen — Grace a group of semifinalists to Hageman, Sidney, 24 contestants

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