Official Publication of the Ohio Holstein Association Volume 97 • Number 5
November/December 2024
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On the Cover
Glaustar Calif All-Out-Red EX-95 graces our cover and brought home the Reserve Grand Champion banner of the International Red & White Show for Jay & Kristy Ackley of AckLee Registered Holsteins and Don & Danette Simpson of Plainfield Farms. ‘All-Out’ is a familiar favorite in Buckeye country and her fans were excited when she got her due on the colored shavings in front of a global audience. Joey Opsal captured ‘All-Out’ in front of the willows at World Dairy Expo for the cover photo. You can read all about this cow on page 8.
and
show season in 2024!
From
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dallas Rynd
I grew up in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was a county with lots of dairy farms and good cows. It was not unusual for there to be 750 head of dairy animals at our county fair. There was a year that our local 4-H club had five Jr. All American nominations. Ohio has had their share of success this year and I want to commend those folks who have done well at the Fall shows.
Ack-Lee Holsteins and Plainfield Farms exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion in the Red and White Show. The Lang Family from Springhill was the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder in the Guernsey show. Two Ohio cows battled it out for the Champion banner in the Ayrshire Junior show. The Topp family of West Salem took home Grand Champion honors with Toppglen Wishful Thinking-ET. The Bricker family of Salem won Reserve Champion with Bricker-Farms Gibbs Carvella. Aubree, Aiden and Alaina Topp exhibited the Reserve Champion Milking Shorthorn in the Junior show. Aubree also placed 8th in the Senior Showmanship contest that had 168 participants.
Ohio State’s dairy judging team was sixth overall with Cole Pond ninth place overall. Ohio’s 4-H team placed eighth with Wyatt Schlauch finishing tenth overall. ATI was third in the Post Secondary judging contest. Lauren Homan finished second overall in the contest and Bradley Gotto was tenth. Congratulations to all the Ohioans who competed at World Dairy Expo!
Our Fall Sale had a bit of a different look this year. This year’s sale was held at the Wain Neuenschwander Farm. Once again, the cows were not tied and seemed to be very comfortable. We had a great sale with many good animals. Congratulations to Lisa Kerr and Scott Knoll who consigned the sale topper, Wil-O-Knoll Side
Fat Martha. Fat Martha, a milking summer junior 2-year-old, was already scored VG-86. Sired by Sidekick, she brought $6000 and found a new home with Aaron Carle.
As the holidays approach, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Best wishes for a safe and happy new year!
The Ohio Holstein Association has launched an online store, where you can get the OHA logo on gear of all shapes and sizes! Check out the Ohio Holstein Association apparel page at www.ohioholstein.com.
WE APPRECIATE YOU, OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION MEMBERS!
Buy your favorite clothing item to show your support and pride in Ohio Holsteins!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family gave lots of thanks for such a beautiful fall!!! We had a great fall sale with some outstanding individuals, I would like to personally thank the sale committee and everyone involved. The avian flu gave them a few extra hoops to jump through in order to make it happen, it took a lot of back and forth communication with committee members, consignors, and the department of agriculture.
As we look forward to the Christmas season I’m always reminded of getting phone calls when I was growing up from my
grandpa saying he saw a reindeer (usually Blitzen) out eating from the feed bunk. I think this year I’ll be asking Santa for a winter free from Artic Vortexes, frozen pipes, and tractors not wanting to start. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Ohio Holstein Convention in Wooster, March 7-8, 2025. The farm tours for the convention will be ones you won’t want to miss and if you have a special woman who contributes to your farming operation, consider nominating her for the Woman of the Year Contest. And remember it’s never too early to think about possible convention sale consignments!!!
I hope you have a great Christmas with your family!
OHIO BREEDERS BRING HOME THE BANNERS
By Melissa Hart
A partnership that started between two families has turned into earning one of the most coveted banners for any purebred breeder. Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins, owned by Jay & Kristy Ackley, and Plainfield Farms, belonging to Don & Danette Simpson, ventured into a partnership on a cow one June afternoon with no idea where she would end up.
Knowing the Simpsons wanted to partner on a cow, the Ackleys had been sifting through the catalog of Hodglynn’s Finest Sale when they zeroed in on Glaustar Cali All-Out-Red. “We liked the photos online, but weren’t at the sale personally, so we relied on a couple of people to check her out. We ended up buying her and brought her home, and realized she was the real deal,” Kristy Ackley noted.
Bred by Steve Glaude of Glaustar Holsteins, Ltd. of Compton, Quebec, All-Out is a California-Red daughter out of Lookout Olympian Alstar-RedET EX94-2E CAN, nominated All-American in 2020 as a five-year-old. The third dam, KHW Defiant Ancy-Red-ET EX-91 CAN, is a maternal sister to Apple and the fourth dam is Kamps-Hollow Altitude-ET EX-95.
Ackley credited the sale crew for having All-Out in show shape as they started her season under the new partnership. Her first outing was the Ohio State Fair, where she won the five-year-old class and went on to be named Senior and Grand Champions of both the Mid-East Summer National Holstein and Red & White Shows. She was fourth at the International Red & White Show, as well as a member of the first place Dam & Daughter with Glaustar Roll, a Dice-Red EX-92 owned by Cary Bierschenk of Iowa. She finished out 2022 as the Honorable Mention All-American Red & White Five-Year-Old and a member of the Reserve All-American Red & White Dam & Daughter.
feet and legs like a three-year-old. She moves with ease and is youthful through and through.”
The Champion Tap
They stood in the center of the ring at World Dairy Expo waiting for the 2024 International Red & White Show champions to be named and, “as I looked around and saw the other cows and the other leadsmen who were standing there with me, it was a pretty indescribable feeling,” Ackley recalled.
Calving in April 2023, she rolled out again and won both the Holstein and Red & White shows at the Ohio State Fair and inched her way toward the top, placing third, in the Aged Cow class at the International Red & White Show at World Dairy Expo. She and her daughter, Roll a Dice, repeated their Dam & Daughter win at Madison. All-Out ended the year as an EX-95 point cow with Honorable Mention All-American Red & White Aged Cow and being a member of the Unanimous All-American Red & White Dam & Daughter credentials to her pedigree.
Calving again in July 2024, she missed the Ohio State Fair but went on to Madison. “She is an easy keeper. She tolerates the pampering, but would rather just be a cow,” Ackley explained. “She shares a boxstall with one of our red cows and is low-maintenance. She loves the show and when it comes to show day, she knows what to do and does her thing. She’s probably one of the easiest cows to get out.”
While she is normally quite silky-hided even during her dry periods, AllOut put on some extra weight in 2024. Glaude was not surprised by this, as he noted that for her first two lactations she looked more like a Hereford. Ackley was worried about getting the weight off after she calved, but All-Out had no issue when it was time for the Big Dance.
“The cow is youthful, and while that was something the judge didn’t like about her last year, I’ll take that over an overmature, aged cow any day,” she said. “Her udder is snug and doesn’t show much age, and she handles her
Glaustar Cali All-Out-Red EX-95 was named Reserve Grand Champion after being named Reserve Senior Champion. “I think I just screamed and lost all composure, crying like a baby.”
The Ackleys are no strangers to Madison. “We’ve been going up there with cattle for 20 years, and in the last few years we’ve had our own string. And when you look at the Milksource wall of purple banners from Expo, you set that as your goal one day — just to get one banner,” Ackley added. “For that goal to be a realization this year was pretty overwhelming, to say the least.”
When All-Out was tapped as Reserve Grand Champion, Jay, their son Kris, and the Simpsons were all standing in the makeup area with emotions on their sleeves as they hugged and cried together. “To see Jay and Kris hugging at the other end of the ring — it was pretty great. Jay loves the cattle, but at the end of the day it’s Kris and I that work day in and day out with the cows, so it was very gratifying for all of us together.”
When All-Out won her class, Don Simpson said,”We thought she was going to do well, but it was unexpected, and it was a good feeling for sure,” he said. “We were so overwhelmed, and you realize you may never experience that again at that level and that’s what makes it even more special. You hope you can do it every year, but it may never happen again.”
Having young Kris be part of the success was gratifying, “He takes care of so much when it comes to getting the cattle ready for the ring, it was great to share that moment with him, and it’s pretty neat to share that passion with your kids,” Ackley explained.
Simpson described All-Out as moderate in her frame with width, strength and balance. “She has not shown her age and has a beautiful udder, and transmits that through her daughter, who was Reserve Intermediate Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the International Red & White Junior Show,” he added.
Roll A Dice was also Reserve Grand Champion of the Red & White show at Louisville, in 2024. While she has not had many offspring so far, “seeing Roll a Dice gets you excited about her future offspring.”
The team involved with the success of Glaustar Cali All-Out-Red from left: Kris Ackley (kneeling), breeder Steve Glaude, Don & Danette Simpson and Kristy & Jay Ackley
Glaustar Cali All-Out-Red EX-95 won the Aged Cow Class and then went on to be named Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion. (PC-DAT)
Give the Gift of Ohio Cheese
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Last season, the website garnered 38,000 page views in just 6 weeks, and participating cheesemakers confirmed they saw additional tra c to their websites thanks to the promotion.
ADA Mideast is promoting ShopOhioCheese.com with a targeted YouTube, search marketing and social media campaign during the holiday season. Last holiday season these marketing tactics created some great awareness for Ohio cheese, resulting in more than 6.55 million impressions!
A link to a complete list of Ohio cheesemakers, including those without online ordering capabilities, can be found at the bottom of the website.
ON THE NATIONAL FRONT
PAYING FORWARD
“You can pay back only seldom, but you can always pay forward.”
–Coach Woody Hayes
Recently I had the opportunity to sell a group of cows. The timing was right: my barn was a little overcrowded and the offering price was more than attractive. My heart sank when I was told that it wouldn’t be necessary to transfer the registration papers. It’s not that I hadn’t heard that before, and despite the impending monetary reward, it was disheartening to think that I was sending another group of promising young two-year-olds into a genetic black hole, never to be heard from again.
Obviously, my perspective has changed a bit since my election, so I therefore also decided to change my approach; I did sell the cows on the condition that they would be transferred to the new owner. I’ve always found it hard to understand why the person willing to pay the most wouldn’t want the registration papers, and my best operating theory has been that they recognize the value of well-bred and high performing registered cows and are willing to pay for them, however they just don’t care to continue the registration process themselves.
I think it is important to transfer these animals and extend the opportunity to join our association and experience the benefits
we have received. Even if the new owner has no intention of registering offspring, there’s value in the information that’s already recorded. Having the basic information about where these animals came from is not only helpful for any big picture traceability issues, but also gives them record of who bred these animals and hopefully leads to repeat business with you. Knowing the lineage of their purchases can be helpful when making breeding decisions, not only to avoid inbreeding but may also identify sires they want more milking offspring from.
Even if the current buyer is not interested in registering, who’s to say there may not be someone in the next generation or a future employee that may take an interest? When I think of our most recent young Buckeye Breed Builder award winners, I am reminded of recipients like Evan Kiko and Damon Bertke who were raised on dairy farms without registered backgrounds, and Ty Etgen, our 2023 national outstanding young breeder who didn’t even grow up on a dairy farm! These have been recognized as the best by our own organization and have been outstanding additions. Why wouldn’t you pay it forward with a transfer to potentially add more young talent like this to our group? The dairy industry isn’t getting bigger; we need to be more inclusive and broaden our appeal whenever possible.
104th Convention & Annual Meeting Schedule of Events
March 7 & 8, 2025 l Wooster, Ohio l District 7
FRIDAY - MARCH 7, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Farm Tours:
• Springhill Farm - Chris Lang & Family - 7305 SR514, Big Prairie OH
• Wil-San Farm - Bill & Sandy Besancon & Family - 5693 Back Orrville Road, Wooster OH
• Pine Tree Dairy - Mathew Steiner & Sons - 14747 Burbank Road, Burbank OH
• Miley Holsteins Tag Sale - Jason & Amy Miley - 6382 Bates Road, West Salem, OH
6:00 p.m. Ohio Holstein Convention Pre-Sale Event
• The Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Co, 437 East South Street Wooster Ohio
* Heavy Hors d’ oeuvres & Dairy Bar
7:00 p.m. Ohio Holstein Convention Virtual Sale
• The Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Co, 437 East South Street Wooster Ohio
7:00 p.m. Ohio Holstein Junior Activities
SATURDAY - MARCH 8, 2025 (All Activities at the Hotel)
7:30 a.m. Dairy Bar Opens
8:00 a.m. Ohio Holsteins Woman’s Association Annual Meeting
3:00 p.m. Ohio Holstein Board of Directors Reorganizational Meeting
◀ A block of rooms has been reserved for Ohio Holstein and reservations MUST be made by February 3, 2025
• Rooms start Cost: $115.99 / night, plus tax
• Free Breakfast at the hotel
◀ Saturday Luncheon Buffet: Adults $25.00 per person, 12 & under $15.00
• Menu: Buffet Style Meal of Roast Beef, Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans with Bacon, Ceasar Salad, Roll/Butter, Brownies, Cheese, Ice Cream & Milk
MEAL RESERVATIONS (Please indicate number of people attending!)
FRIDAY EVENING No charge _____________ (Lenton Food Options)
SATURDAY LUNCHEON Adults $25.00 ___________ Children $15.00__________
PLEASE PAY IN ADVANCE
Send form and payment to: Ohio Holstein Association P.O. Box 479 Wooster OH 44691. Name:_________________________________________________ Phone:____________________________
*ATTENTION: MEAL RESERVATION(S) MUST BE MADE BY FEBRUARY 28, 2025!
IF YOU MAKE A RESERVATION, YOU MUST PAY FOR THE MEAL, REGARDLESS OF IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND, NO EXCEPTIONS
I HAD
No Idea!
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Dave Klingensmith, Klingendale Registered Holsteins
1. Eggnog or Hot Chocolate? Hot Chocolate
2. If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? Wendys
3. Salsa or Queso? Queso
4. If you could learn one skill instantly, what would it be? Sharp Shooting
5. If you could do anything and know that you could NOT fail, what would you do? Dairy Farming, again
6. What’s your favorite cow of the year? Shakira
7. What is the title of the last book you read? Hillbilly Elegy
8. Hunting or fishing? Hunting
9. If you could donate $100,000 to any philanthropic cause or charity organization, what would it be? Salvation Army
10. What is the first thing you will do when you wake up on Christmas morning? Check to see if Santa was here!
Bonus: What is your favorite magazine? Ohio Holstein News
DAVE KLINGENSMITH
OHIO HOLSTEIN FALL SALE REPORT
The Ohio Holstein Fall Production Sale was held at the Wain Neuenschwander Farm in Orrville, Ohio on November 1, 2024. A great crowd was at the farm and online, with Randall Kiko calling the sale and Rudy Kiko making the announcements from the box. Chad Griffith took the bids from the online bidders on Cowbuyer. com.
A total of 72 head of milk cows, dry cows, springing and bred heifers went through the sale ring on a crisp fall Saturday. The average for the day was $3,114.58 with a very competitive bidding crowd appreciating the ready milk production and high quality offered by the consignors.
The top seller of the day was Lot 16, selling for $6000. Thomas Thompson, Ohio was the successful buyer of Wil-O-Knoll Side Fat Martha, VG-86. The 2023 All-Ohio Summer Yearling by Sidekick was fresh in June 2024 and was the 1st place Summer Jr. 2-year-old at the Mideast Summer National Junior Show. “Fat Martha” sold confirmed pregnant to Diamondback, due in June 2025 and was consigned by Dyllan and Dalton Knoll, Ohio.
Lot 35 – Broad-Vue TStorm Bartender was consigned to the sale by Jacoby Gilbert, Ohio and sold for $4700 to Randall Conrad. The Thunder Storm spring yearling is due in February to Diamondback and is a potential fifth generation Very Good and Excellent. Her dam is fresh again and milking over 120 pounds a day, so milk and type are strong in the pedigree.
Bill Timmons of Ohio purchased Lot 13, Dorloy-K Artst GlaxyRed-ET, a Very Good 85 3-year-old Aristocrat daughter from the herd of Danielle Miller in Ohio. The 12th generation Very Good or Excellent, traces back to C Glenridge Citation Roxy, sold for $4500 and sold pregnant to a September breeding.
Timmons also purchased Lot 82, Doughty-Valley Deano 3061 from Doughty-Valley Holstein LLC in Ohio. This July 2022
Top selling consignment: (l-r) Thomas Thompson, Gordon Neuenschwander, Aaron Carle holding the top seller “Fat Martha”, Wain Neuenschwander, Logan Schlauch, Randall Kiko, Eric Topp, Steve Andrews, Wyatt Schlauch, Rudy Kiko, Ken Janes, Ken Garber.
OHIO DISTRICT 8 SHOW
Premier Breeder -Jaloda Farms
Premier Exhibitor - Gunkelman Farms
OPEN SHOW
Grand Champion - Someday Goldchip Liza, Brady Cole
Reserve Grand Champion - Kokosing Awesome Acacia-Red, Cole Hudson
January / Feburary 2025 issue of Ohio Holstein News is January 10
Summer Yearling
1. Markway Alligator Riley, Mark Payne
Spring Yearling
1. Bucks Pride Warrior Daffy, Will Cole
2. Ms Etgenway Crushabull Satan, Cole Hudson
3. Bucks Pride Altitude Amy, Cole Hudson
Winter Yearling
1. Someday Tatoo Jackie, Brady & Bentley Cole
2. Topp Glen Goldchip Winnie ET, Cole Hudson
Fall Yearling
1. Solid Gold Doc Deville, Cold Hudson
Senior-Two-Year Old
1. Someday Goldchip Liza, Brady Cole
Four-Year Old
1. Kokosing Awesome Acacia-Red, Cole Hudson
Bullseye
BRIGHTBILL
& GEM HILL FARMS, LLC - LOUDONVILLE, OHIO
Brightbill & Gem Hill Farms, LLC milk 650 cows with 26,500M 950F 850P herd average
SIRES WE HAVE USED RECENTLY
• 29H17553 JoSuper – These daughters milk very well and they are tall and strong with high and wide rear udders.
• 29H18296 Achiever – These daughters are high, high fat test. They are smaller statured cows with good feet and legs and good udders.
• 29H19194 Sheldon – These daughters milk well and are very dairy with good feet and legs and udders.
• 29H19369 Kieler – These daughters are very balanced cows, medium stature with good udders.
• 29H19510 Envy – We can’t wait until they calve in. They have grown very well with no problems as calves.
• 29H20802 Globe – These calves are very stylish and are growing well.
BULLS WE ARE USING NOW
• 7H16689 Stader
• 14H16755 Socks
• 250H16691 Transfer
• 14H16827 Scar
A TWO-WEEK PEEK
AN OHIO DAIRY WOMAN’S JOURNAL
BRENDA RAMSEY-L’AMOREAUX DMV Dr. L’Amoreaux is married to Nevin and together they have two daughters, Lindsay and Lauren. She has a practice, West Main Vet Clinic in Louisville, Ohio.
Friday, November 8 - Arrived at work only to see my receptionist and vet tech marking TB syringes at 0.8 cc. It seems my clients that took their beloved Miniature Schnauzer home from the clinic yesterday with liver disease didn’t understand that I had prefilled syringes of an appetite stimulant for them to just administer to the dog. They were not understanding that even though the lines on their prefilled syringes weren’t labeled, that you could actually count lines to confirm that there was in fact 0.8 cc in each syringe. And this owner is a retired nurse! Yesterday’s conversation with this same couple was that 2 halves do in fact make a whole! The clinic phones then went down due to internet issues. My office manager is off on Fridays, so I had to figure out how to get the service back. After that, the rest of the morning of small animal appointments went pretty smoothly. Immediately after work, I had a school board policy committee meeting with the superintendent, etc. to go over proposed changes in policies before they go before the entire board for adoption. Next, I went to our city hall to drop off a sewer tap application and check for our new expansion of the clinic and also a brand-new building for a local dog groomer. Then back to the clinic to complete payroll and the bank deposit.
Friday afternoons are for self-care…I got to meet my youngest daughter, Lauren, as she was on her way home for the weekend from University of Findlay for the nail salon appt. Then home for chore time. Nevin and I have 20 heifers/ calves that we care for between our 2 barns.
Saturday, November 9 - Worked small animal appts until noon. Nothing too exciting-which I sometimes prefer! Then home to catch the Buckeyes play Purdue. Watching Buckeye football is one of the few things that I will plan my Saturday schedule around. I also paid bills and wrote in charts during and after the game. Writing in charts has turned into my weekend homework so that I can start the week with an empty desk. Had dinner with my family to end the day.
Sunday, November 10 - Woke up to household chores. Went to a cute little boy’s first birthday party. Lauren left for Findlay and I left for Columbus. I serve on our local school board as its president. I am attending the Ohio School Boards Association convention in Columbus for a few days. I stopped at the outlet mall on my way to the hotel as I couldn’t resist doing some Christmas shopping as I was traveling alone.
Monday, November 11 - Happy Veterans Day to all those you served and are serving. I started my day in Columbus meeting up with my fellow Board of Education members and administration to shuttle to the convention center for breakfast. Then, it was time for breakout sessions. This convention is attended by over 600 school districts in Ohio and all their Board members and administrative staff. I usually learn a lot as I am not from the education background. I also enjoy getting to know my fellow board members and those from around the state. During the day, I was getting updates from my clinic staff that the excavator was setting up to move ground on our clinic expansion and new grooming building for a local groomer! This has been months in the making. Figures it would happen while I am out of town!
Our school district then met for dinner. Next, we walked through the streets of downtown Columbus to a sponsored bowling/fun event. We were playing admin vs the board in bowling as we did last year. The board won last year but we weren’t so good this year. Nevin called while I was there to tell me that his father had passed away a few minutes’ prior. That put a damper on the evening and my bowling game, for sure! He was a special guy, and we will surely miss him.
Tuesday, November 12 - Travelled back home this morning for a doctor’s appt. Also, need to catch up with my banker on this building project, since it isn’t a holiday today. Need to find out what my architect is up to as he is supposed to get a check from me and then go to the county to get our building permits. I will be glad when this is done!
Wednesday, November 13 - Back to work today after a couple days in Columbus. The dirt continues to move for my new parking lot and grooming build-
ing. The architect came to pick up the checks for the county building permits. Another step forward! It was a long day at work but not particularly good or bad. I was told by a client how awesome I am today. That’s always nice to hear.
Thursday, November 14 - Had a relief vet helping Dr. Matt and I today. Our practice needs to be a 3-doctor practice again but I have not been successful in finding another permanent associate. Lucky for me that, my oldest daughter, Lindsay, is in her 2nd year in vet school. My take on the situation is that if I can’t hire a vet, I’ll grow my own! In addition to normal appts today, I had an interview with a high school girl that wants to work at the clinic. She comes from a large animal background like I did but wants to learn about the small animal world as well. I also met with my medical distributor to talk about equipment needs for my new addition. Lindsay and Kim Billman came to visit today as well. We had a kitten that was dropped off at one of our barns about 6 weeks ago. Lindsay works for Kim at the Jersey Association, so she asked if Kim wanted the kitten. Kim came to pick up “Sunny” today. Saw more appts this afternoon and then came home to see Lauren who came home a day early for the weekend. It’s a Thursday and I got to see both of my daughters! What a wonderful day!
Friday, November 15 - Worked a half day with my retired partner, Dr. Gary Evanich. Had to go and sign letters and certificates for Student of the Month at the Board office. Got my charts done while waiting on the oxygen tank supplier to show up on our short day. Drove to Cleveland for an appointment. Then met Nevin, Lauren and my niece and her husband at a winery for dinner.
Saturday, November 16 - Worked the morning by myself. Seemed like I euthanized a bunch today. Had a dog that randomly bit the owner’s young daughter. That’s a tough decision to make to euthanize a perfectly healthy pet. But my thought is that you never want to regret not making that decision if something worse would happen. You can’t replace your child. After small animal hours, I came home to change and then had to go to a beef operation to do health testing on 10 females going to a sale.
Came home to watch a little of the Buckeyes’ game. They had it under control when I had to leave for a paint and sip party with friends. Then off to a casino night fundraiser with my retired partner and his wife.
Sunday, November 17 - Got up and did my charts for the week. Checked on my heifers in both barns. Put all my fall decorations away. Got called into the clinic to take care of an emergency.
Monday, November 18 - Today was the day we laid Nevin’s dad to rest in Conneaut, OH. Both girls were home in addition to Lindsay’s fiancé, so we drove the 2 hr trip together. It was a beautiful day spent with family. He was a good person that will be missed. Came home in time for the kids to immediately leave and drive their 2.5-hour trips in different directions to continue with their week at school. I went to my school board meeting where we once again had to listen to a disgruntled parent. Suffice it to say that being on the school board is the most thankless job I can think of. It’s my way of giving back to my community that raised me, but geez…….
Tuesday, November 19 - Back to work...busy day of catching up with my clients and administrative/bookkeeping work. More dirt moved out back for our new parking lot and grooming facility. County building permits are in hand now! Ready to build, just in time for the snow to fly! I’m learning patience through this building process even more than just as a business owner. We also had a new client that wanted to come here but had to go to the ER last night because we had no appts. available. They were mad that the ER “took all their money and did nothing”. So, now I must treat a dog whose owners have no money. But they sure said all the right things. They had heard about Dr. Brenda all the way up in Akron and it was an honor to meet me, etc. They poured it on thick! So, needless to say that I examined the dog and kept it in the clinic on IV’s and meds. It’s probably going to have to go to surgery to remove an obstruction and I’m probably not going to get paid, but sometimes you just have to do those things.
A TWO-WEEK PEEK
AN OHIO DAIRY WOMAN’S JOURNAL (CONT.)
Wednesday, November 20 - So, I called it…..had to do surgery on my “no money” dog. Turns out that he had eaten the inside of a walnut. Had he eaten the shell, I would have seen that on the x-ray. Anyway, he will feel much better now. The owners were happy when I called to tell them that he was obstructed, and I was able to fix it. They, however, kept asking me where he would have gotten a walnut? They don’t have any walnut trees in their yard. How should I know? Lol
Had a pre-construction meeting today with all the subcontractors and general contractor and a meeting with my banker. It left me overwhelmed, but excited at the same time.
Did some scouting in fields close to home. Corn and soybeans planted in the last 5 days are mostly germinated, but still a day or two to go to emergence. I also delivered a few more planting season kits to customers in Morrow, Delaware, and Union counties. The day took a turn around 3pm when a car drifted into my dad’s truck while he was delivering a load of straw. Fortunately, everyone was okay, but it was a good reminder to stay extra aware on the roads this spring. Thursday, November 21 - Awakened to the first snow of the season. That will make my vet tech that moved here from North Carolina happy! It was a busy day with three vets all seeing appts at the same time. Had a dentist appt, a meeting with a drug representative and bills to pay. Also, had to work on some National Holstein Futurity paperwork as I am the new executive secretary. I’ve
been trying to set up a new bank account for the Futurity which is proving to be more challenging than it should be. Also, had some snags with the plumbing permits at the county today which I must work through. Some days I just want to be a vet!
I came home to a lame yearling heifer in our barn that I checked out and treated. Friday, November 22 - Worked for a half day today. Pretty standard day as I was met at the door by the receptionist who had already taken 3 emergency calls of clients that needed in today despite a full schedule. We generally work to get them in and clients are appreciative. Then, I did payroll and the business bank deposit. I had to make some phone calls to the Health Dept for our plumbing permit, to AEP for new electrical service and to my architect. Then, home to dehorn 3 weaned calves at home. Ended the day with making supper for Nevin and I. Got to talk to Lindsay for awhile about wedding plans as it is only 6 months away.
Thank you for following along on my 2-Week Peek!
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OHIO DISTRICT 10 SHOW
• August 2, 2024 • Judge: Jason Miley • Head Shown: 44
2024 ALL-NATIONAL SHOWCASE PROGRAM HONOREES ANNOUNCED
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — With much excitement, Holstein Association USA presents the lineup of 2024 All-National Showcase honorees. Exhibitors from all over North America paraded their finest cattle in the showring to earn points based on their show placings. The All-National Showcase Program recognizes U.S. Registered Holstein® cows and their owners for exceptional performance at National Holstein Shows.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding animals and their owners as the All-National Showcase recognition program marks its fifth year,” says Tim Ziemba, National Show Coordinator. “The goal of the program has always been to add value to Registered Holsteins, and we’re proud to see how this program continues to highlight the exceptional achievements within our dairy community.”
This year’s All-National Showcase honorees will be recognized on Holstein Association USA’s social media channels. The top 10 animals in each class and additional details about the All-National Showcase Program rules and point system can be found at www. holsteinusa.com/allnational/index.jsp.
Congratulations to the following All-National and Reserve All-National Holsteins, along with their breeders and exhibitors!
(Ohio breeders and exhibitors are highlighted in RED)
Summer Heifer Calf
All National: MORRILL HTWAV 4590-RED, Ryan & Robert Morrill, NH
Reserve All-National: LAKESHORE MASTER PAYTON, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, CA Spring Heifer Calf
All National: OCEAN-VIEW SAY ITS SO, Ocean View, J&J Pareo, A Ford & A Pechal, WI
Reserve All-National: EIXDALE PWRUP ALONGSIDE, Milk Source LLC, WI
Four-Year-Old Cow
All National: JEFFREY-WAY HARD ROCK
TWIGS, K Doeberiener, L Bowen & P
Conroy, OH
Reserve All-National: HAVENVALLEY LIGHT BOBBYHOE, Michael & Julie Duckett, WI
Five-Year-Old Cow
All National: SHADOW-W DENVER MILE HIGH, Quietcove Holsteins & Kurt Wolf, OH
Reserve All-National: LO-PINE-VA LADY CRUSH, Butlerview Farm, IL
Six-Year-Old & Older Cow
All National: TUSC-VU AVALANCHE CALI-ET, Isaac Folts, NY
Reserve All-National: GLEANN BRADY PRIVATEER, Matthew Mitchell & Brian Engleking, TN
150,000 Lb. Lifetime Milk Production Cow
All National: OAKFIELD SOLOM FOOTLOOSE-ET, Showbox Sires & Vierra Dairy LLC, WI
Reserve All-National: EILDON-TWEED CHAPTR 23-ET, Ryleigh Wadsworth, NY
All-National Breeder Peace & Plenty Farms LLC, Union Bridge, MD
All-National Exhibitor Elmvue Farm, Johnsontown, NY
With questions about the All-National Showcase Program, please contact Tim Ziemba at 800.952.5200, ext. 4285 or tziemba@ holstein.com.
dairy farmers who make it all possible.
Now, as the holidays approach and I look forward to the beauty of an Ohio winter on the farm, I can’t help but reflect on the experiences and memories this year has brought. Serving as the Ohio Holstein Queen has truly been a blessing, and I am grateful for the opportunity to represent our dairy industry. It has been a fulfilling role—one I will cherish forever.
One of the highlights of this past year has been the chance to engage with the next generation of dairy enthusiasts. Whether it was educating young students about dairy cows or encouraging them to think about careers in agriculture, every conversation has left me inspired. These experiences have fueled my passion for the dairy industry and reinforced the importance of spreading knowledge about where our food comes from.
As my time as the Ohio Holstein Queen draws to a close, I am filled with a sense of gratitude. I’ve loved every moment of holding this honor and would encourage any young woman interested in the dairy industry to consider running for the position. If you’re passionate about dairy, agriculture, or simply want to represent an industry that impacts so many lives, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
The application deadline for the 2025 Ohio Holstein Queen is fast approaching—February 14, 2025. If you’re thinking about applying but aren’t sure what it takes, I encourage you to reach out! I’d be more than happy to chat with you about my experience, answer any questions you might have, and offer guidance as you consider this incredible opportunity. I truly believe that we need a strong group of young women to step up and continue the legacy of the Ohio Holstein Queen.
Jenna attended Halloween events to promote the dairy industry in Ohio.
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1. How old are you? 17
I HAD
No Idea!
23 Things You Didn’t Know About Evie Reidman
2. How long have you been showing? 11 years
3. What breeds do you show? Mainly Holsteins and Jerseys
4. Favorite show ring moment? Competing against my older sister and beating her!
5. Dream job? Pediatric nurse
6. Hobbies/clubs? FFA, track, cross country, and other activities
7. What is one thing on your bucket list? Show at Louisville
8. Favorite song right now? Or band/artist? Treaty Oak Revival
9. Favorite restaurant? (Chain or local?) Chipotle
10. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why? Around Europe – it’s so pretty!
11. Favorite place to shop? Buckle
12. Biggest fear? Falling from high up
13. Biggest pet peeve? The sound of wet shoes on tile
14. Morning person or night owl? Night owl
15. What’s your most unpopular opinion? Eggs are gross
16. Favorite and least favorite barn chore? Washing is my favorite. Cleaning pens is my least favorite.
17. Who is your role model? My mom
18. What was your favorite part of the 2024 National Holstein Convention? The last night dance and the friendships I made
19. Favorite celebrity? Sam Barber
20. If you could invent something to make your life easier, what would it be? Someone to do my homework for me
21. Do you think other juniors should get involved with Ohio Junior Holstein Association? Yes! It’s so much fun, and I’ve made so many friends.
22. Favorite social media app? Snapchat
23. Anything else you think would be random/funny/cool to know about you? I love the opportunity this association has been able to provide me and the skills it has given me for my future.
ALAINA TOPP: A Passion Outside the Showring
Last issue we made the mistake of using Alaina Topp’s random questions under her sister’s name and photo, Aubree Topp. To rectify that, we would like to take a deeper look at something many of us didn’t know about Alaina Topp—her passion for dance. Junior member, Alaina Topp (14), a Botkins, Ohio native and daughter of Phil and Carrie Topp is an active and engaged Junior Holstein member. However, she wears many hats outside of cows too! Alaina started dancing in 2013 at just three years old. To say The Dance Center in Wapakoneta, Ohio is her second home would be an understatement. The styles of dance Alaina studies include ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, tumbling, and lyrical. Just this June, she travelled to Chicago for dance. She earned national first place honors in May 2023 for a solo jazz performance at Starpower Dance Competition, which she says she is most proud of.
INTRODUCING SUMMER SOOY - THE DISTRICT 8 HOLSTEIN QUEEN
We want to say congratulations to the Ohio Holstein District 8 Queen, Summer Sooy. Let’s get to know Summer in the bio she provided the Ohio Holstein News.
I grew up on my family’s small dairy farm in Homerville where I learned what it takes to run a dairy farm and all the hard work that goes along with it. From a very young age I started helping on the farm by feeding calves, and as I got older my duties progressed. I began helping take care of heifers, moving cattle and helping with vaccinations. In addition to helping with the cows, I also learned to do field work and help with hay.
I started showing Holsteins at the Medina County Fair when I was 5 years old. My dad taught me how to break them to lead, give them baths and show them. Since then, I have learned to do this all on my own with the heifers and cows I take to
the fair. In addition to showing at Medina County Fair, I also have been showing at the District 8 Holstein show since 2019. I really do have a passion for showing dairy cattle and will continue after my years in junior fair are over. Showing cattle has taught me what to look for in a good cow and I have learned how to pick better animals to take to shows, as well as learn the cow’s behavior and how to work with them. Showing for so many years has taught me how to be a good showman, learning what traits are desirable in dairy cattle and how to show off these features.
Growing up on a dairy farm with Holsteins and showing Holsteins from a young age has had a very big impact on who I am today.
Bullseye with the Juniors
WYATT SCHLAUCH
At Velvet-View Farms, we love the type components on our current bulls and the show ring qualities they bring to their calves. Current ones we’re using are:
• JERRY LEWIS
• TANGO
• HULU
• ARCHITECT
We like our first group of daughters by Tango and Hulu and feel they have lots of potential for this coming year’s show string. We’re excited to see some of our older cows calve back in by MOOVIN, AWESOME and DIAMONDBACK.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Esther Welch Ag Communications Scholarship
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.
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.
Ohio Memorial Award
The Ohio Memorial Award recognizes an Ohio Junior Holstein Member who exemplifies exceptional leadership, participation and dedication in the Holstein and dairy industries. The winner receives $500.
To be eligible, a youth must be an Ohio Junior Holstein Association member in good standing and a freshman in high school or older (not over the age of 21 as of January 1 of the application year) and has not received the Ohio Memorial Award previously.
Ohio Holstein Women Scholarship
The Ohio Holstein Women 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 Master’s Degree, or to start-up and continue in the dairy business. Applicants shall be high school graduates and may be up to 25 years
of age. They must come from a Holstein dairy background, active in dairy products, 4-H, FFA and/or work on a dairy farm. To be eligible, the applicant must be an Ohio Junior Holstein Association or Ohio Holstein Association member in good standing. They should be second semester freshman or beyond and maintain at least a 2.25 cumulative grade point average and be in good standing with a university or mentoring representative. Past recipients may apply.
A minimum scholarship of $650 will be awarded and a subscription to the Ohio Holstein News magazine will be awarded for one year to the recipient(s).
Full applications and instructions can be found at www.ohioholstein.com on the Junior page.
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All-Out is bred to Luster-P and due back in early July 2025. “We have flushed her and we have pregnancies by Dice, and we are getting ready to put in a couple of Acetylene eggs,” he said. They also have some Hulu embryos they are excited about.
The partnership has been successful with other shared interests, such as the recent purchase of Woodmansees Unstop Hallie-ET that went to the North American International Livestock Exposition and took Intermediate Champion and Reserve Grand Champion at the Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show. She is also owned with Jim & Val Spreng.
The Ackleys and Simpsons have high regard for one another, both stating their appreciation. “Ackleys do a great job, and we enjoy their friendship and are happy to be a part of All-Out with them,” Simpson said.
At press time, All-Out was nominated for the All-American Red & White Aged cow for 2024.
OHIO BREEDERS BRING HOME BANNERS - CONTINUED
OHIO DISTRICT 15 SHOW • Judge: Renee Pierick
OPEN SHOW
Grand Champion – Southern-Hills Myst Trinity, Hannah Griffith
Reserve Grand Champion – Ray-Jo Rager Scarlett, Emmie Danku
Senior Champion – Bremencrest Doc Hero, Ryan Griffith
One of the first cows on the colored to be handled with a phantom halter was shown by Lindsay Bowen. The phantom halter is a cable halter that helps with control of the animal and is commonly used in the barn and show ring on beef cattle, sheep, and goats.
Developed by Roger Hunker of Bellevue, Ohio, Bowen said, “I have used the Phantom halter at home on heifers as a training tool for several years. JefferyWay Hard Rock Twigs had an excellent response to the Phantom in terms of head carriage and ease of leading.”
Bowen concluded with her full endorsement, “I would highly recommend the Phantom to others!! Each animal will improve as needed. It is an affordable piece of equipment that will aid in the breaking to lead of animals of all ages.”
Ohio Holstein Association CALENDAR
December
25 – Merry Christmas!
29 – Nominating ballots must be received by Holstein USA
January 2025
10 – January - February Ohio Holstein News Ad Deadline (All-Ohio | Jr. All-Ohio Results)
20 - No. 69 - The National Holstein Futurity, Inc. - 2nd Payment Due
February
1 – HAUSA delegate election finalized
1 – OHA Woman of the Year Nominations Due
3 – Deadline to reserve your hotel room for the Ohio Convention @ Best Western, 243 East Liberty Street, Wooster, OH, 330-264-7750
14 - Ohio Holstein Queen Contest Entries Due
14 - Ohio Holstein Women Scholarship Apps Due to OHA Office
14 - Esther Welch Ag Communications Scholarship Apps Due to OHA Office
14 - Ohio Memorial Award Apps Due to OHA Office
28 - Deadline to make your meal reservations for the awards luncheon at the Ohio Convention
March
7-8 – Ohio Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting @ Best Western, 243 East Liberty Street, Wooster, OH, 330-264-7750
7-8 - Miley Holstein Tag Sale, West Salem
7 - Ohio Holstein Farm Tours, Wooster
7 - Ohio Holstein Convention Sale, 7 pm @ The Ice Plant at Minglewood Distilling Co, 437 East South Street, Wooster, Ohio
12 – Ohio Holstein Spring Sale, Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, Wooster
19 - Spring Colors At Quietcove - 2nd Edition, Wapakoneta, Ohio
May 3 – Best of Triple T & Friends Sale, Pickaway Co. Fairgrounds, Circleville, Ohio
CORNER - Continued from Page 24
As the new year approaches, I wish you all a wonderful holiday season. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, filled with joy, family, and the warmth of community. Thank you for supporting me throughout this journey, and I look forward to seeing many of you in the future—whether at farm events, in the classroom, or maybe even at the next Ohio Holstein Queen competition!
QUEEN’S
Calfo was able to attend the ‘Wayne County National’ for the District 7 Show.
Congrats to Kinley Topp (D14) on her engagement to Derek Jennings.
Carissa Pittman (D7) placed third in the FFA National Dairy Handlers Contest! Congratulations!
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For only $30 per year you can send your Holstein enthusiast the best gift ever!
Contact the Ohio Holstein Office today at 330-264-9088
OHIO FALL SALE REPORT - Continued from Page 17
Deano daughter was fresh the beginning of October and had 101 pounds of milk on her first test. She hails from several dams who have made over 30,000 in their lactations and sold for $4000.
Also selling for $4000 was Lot 1, Topp-View Merlin Lipgloss from Kelly Havermale, Ohio. Purchased by Randall Conrad, this Merlin daughter is due in January to Westcoast Lambeau. She has five Excellent dams bred and developed at Futurama Holsteins.
Completing the list of registered Holsteins selling for $4000, or higher, is Lot 9 Wain-Acres Lambda Lilly-ET. This Delta Lambda daughter is due in late 2024 to Cherry-Lily Zip Luster-P-ET, and sold to Pine-Tree Holsteins, Ohio. J.D. and Rebecca Wicker from Milroy, Indiana, were the consignors of this potential 14th generation Very Good or Excellent.
Buyers hailed from IN, KY, OH, and PA. Ohio Holstein was the manager of the sale.
Ken and Kaye Janes (D7) are excited to add Lainey Mae Hershberger to their grandchild collection. She was born on September 19th weighing at 7 pounds, 7 ounces and is the perfect addition for her parents, Allison & Evan Hershberger.
Bobby and Melissa Hart (D16) welcomed their third grandchild to the family. Madalyn Anne Hart was born to Luke and Jessie Hart on their 2nd wedding anniversary, October 29th.
Make your hotel reservations for the Ohio Convention. A complete schedule with meal reservations and hotel details is in this issue on page 15.
Ohio youth made their mark at the judging contests at the North American International Livestock Judging contest in Louisville, Kentucky. The collegiate team from The Ohio State was 2nd, the 2-Year team from Ohio State University ATI won their division of the contest, and the Ohio 4-H team was 5th. Of the Top 10 Individuals, Whitney Yerina was 2nd and William Seedorf was 6th and Brady McCummins was 8th. In the 2-Year division, Lauren Homan was 1st and Brady Gotto was 4th. Congratulations to all the youth and thank you for representing Ohio!
Advertise your All-Ohio winners in the January-February issue! The ad deadline is January 10th.
In Memoriam
Thomas A. Winkler (Tom), age 70, of Smithville, died Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster following a period of declining health.
Tom was born on December 12, 1953 in Wadsworth, Ohio to the late Herman and Lucille (Bachman) Winkler. He attended the Wayne County Schools Career Center and graduated from Norwayne High School with the class of 1973.
He was employed with W.G. Dairy Supply, Inc for nearly 49 years. He was a refrigeration service technician keeping tanks of milk cold throughout the State of Ohio and neighboring states. Dairy refrigeration was his life’s passion and he loved going to work every day. Nothing got him moving faster than a 4:00 am phone call about a hot tank of milk. When not at work, he enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren, gardening, mowing, and doing outside chores. His giving nature and knowledge will be missed by his family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and farmers.
Surviving are his son, Jason and daughter-in-law, Stacy Winkler of Burbank, OH; daughter, Janna and son-in-law, Tim Cansler of Frederick, MD; grandchildren, Evelyn and Lillian Winkler of Burbank, Griffin, Addison, Sadie, and Hadley Cansler of Frederick, MD; two brothers, James H. and sister-in-law, Joan Winkler of Sterling, Ronald L. Winkler of Sterling, OH; sister, LeAnn and brotherin-law, Jack Glessner of High Point, NC; seven nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by father, Herman L. Winkler and mother, Lucille E. Winkler.
Ray Allen Krebs, 86, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 23, 2024, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda; children, Kenny Krebs (Julie), Kristi Andrews, and Kreg Krebs (Joyce); nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Ray, fondly known as “Big Ray,” lived a life of dedication, humor, and accomplishment. After high school, he excelled in horse shows with the Akron Saddle Club, earning three consecutive championships in Stake Bend and Keyhole competitions across central Ohio. He worked in construction with JR Chapman before dedicating 53 years to dairy farming, achieving the prestigious high yield of bushels per acre in 1983. Ray also served 37.5 years as a school bus driver for Streetsboro City Schools, earning second place at the Ohio State School Bus Rodeo after winning the district competition. Known for his humor, Ray enjoyed the playful banter of his family, especially with his sons, whom he affectionately called “those damn boys.” He took great pride in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cherishing the joy they brought to his life. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Kurtis Dean Krebs; his parents, Theresa and William Krebs; his sister, Linda Lena Krebs; and his brother, Donald Krebs. Surviving grandchildren include Kassandra Hagan (Curt), Zach Armstrong, Clay Armstrong (Hannah), Gabe Armstrong (Kasy), Britney Andrews, Bailey Andrews, Blair Andrews, Kyle Krebs, and Kolby Krebs. Great-grandchildren include twins Sadie and Finley Armstrong, Oaklen Armstrong, and Hatti Hagan.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Fredrick J. Thorbahn We bid farewell to Fredrick J. Thorbahn of Vickery, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 16, 2024 at the age of 64. Fredrick touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Lewis Thorbahn and Janet Thorbahn; his wife Sandi Thorbahn (McCourt); his daughters, Stacey Knapp, Sarah McKinnon (Tyler) and Kayleah Thorbahn; his grandchildren, Blake, Cole, Luke and Willow; and his brothers, Tom Thorbahn (Linda), Dave Thorbahn (Nancy) and Luke Thorbahn.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Stein Hospice and The American Cancer Society in Fred’s memory.
Nathan A. L’Amoreaux, II, 81, of Conneaut, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at St. Joseph Senior Living in Louisville, OH. He was born February 13, 1943 in Montgomery, West Virginia, the son of Nathan A. and Mary L. (Bradshaw) L’Amoreaux. Nathan graduated from Rowe High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam Era. Nate served his country proudly, passing away on Veteran’s Day. After his honorable discharge, he worked as an electrician for General Electric, retiring in 2003. Nate was a dairy farmer for many years and was a strong supporter of the Farm Bureau and 4-H.
Survivors include his daughter Nadene (Elmer) Bland, Jr.; sons Nathan (Dina) III, Nevin (Brenda) and Neal; grandchildren Emma, Callie, Andy, Erin, Madalyn, Lindsay, Lauren, and Michael; great grandchildren Scarlett, Lincoln, and Weston; and brothers James and William L’Amoreaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Loretta in 2021; sister in infancy Linda, sisters Susan Marie Valles, Gail Garcia, and Ann Whitman; and brother Harry L’Amoreaux.
Rebecca K. Hartline (Becci) 72, of Whipple, OH, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born June 9, 1952, in Marietta, OH, to the late Carl Lewis and Donna Jean Berg Weppler. Becci was a teacher at Belpre Elementary School for 21 years and worked at Selby Hospital Pharmacy as a Technician for 11 years. She was the Ohio STEM Teacher of the year in 2020, taught Sunday school at St. Paul’s Church for 17 years where she was a member, was a 4-H Advisor, and was a member and officer of athletic and choir booster organizations. Becci is survived by her husband of 53 years John R. Hartline whom she married February 20, 1971, in Marietta, son Brad Hartline (Melissa), grandchildren Ruth, Caleb and Grady Hartline, daughter Jeni R. Bauerbach and grandchildren Collin, Kail, Kyndyl Mae Bauerbach, son Kyle B. Hartline (Johnna) step-grandchildren Alexis Smith and Charlie Seevers. Becci is also survived by siblings Milton Weppler (Linda), Denise Weppler, Lhan Weppler (Lisa), Blayn Weppler, Yvette Nau (Mike) and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Vance Z. Biehl and Darren B. Weppler and two nephews. The family would like to thank Cawley Hospice and especially Nurse Caleigh for their support during this time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Berg Church Fund at www. bergchurch.org.
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