News & Notes

from 2021 Shorthorn Country July

2021-2022 ASA Point Show System

Farewells

Dennis D. Fitzwater, age 82, of West Manchester, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. He was born August 22, 1938 to the late Carl C. and Esther (Zumbrun)

Matt Woolfolk, ASA Director of Performance Programs and Erika (Lundy), tied the knot in Adiar, Iowa on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Congratulations to the newlyweds. = Fitzwater.

Dennis was a 1956 graduate of Jackson High School. He was a lifetime Preble County farmer, raised Registered Shorthorn Cattle and drove a semi hauling livestock for over 25 years.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Betty J. Fitzwater; and brother Lee N. Fitzwater. He is survived by his daughter Becky Fitzwater Hall; grandchildren Justin Fitzwater, Kegan (Victoria) Cordes, Cassi (Cody) Harris and Stetson Hall (Kendra Brower); great grandchildren Cassidy, Haislee, Kolsten and Enslee, brother-inlaw Jack Nicholas; and numerous nieces and nephews.=

Congratulations!

Herd Bulls Roaming the Pastures Across the US

Ryan Kemp, OH Ryan Tramm, MN

by Addison Obrecht I’m from a small town in Iowa At least half a mile away from anyone or anything In what seems to be in the middle of nowhere I’m from long car trips with the truck and trailer Loading up the show cattle and heading across the US I’m from living my whole childhood in a cattle barn Always washing calves or packing up the trailer for another show Staying at my grandparents’ house whenever the travel for a show was too long I’m from jumping on the 4-wheeler with my grandpa to go bring the calves in Seeing how much my grandfather loves what he does Him showing me the time, dedication, and passion it takes to show the Shorthorn breed

I’m from a bedroom with walls covered in banners, ribbons, cattle tags and halters Adding a new banner every time I get back from a show, adding a new halter every time I retire an old show heifer I’m from going to bed late and getting up early the next morning to take care of the livestock I’m from a long, large barn where my grandfather raised his shorthorns Where the fans are always running and calves are always mooing I’m from a place where my grandfather, my father, and my siblings have all spent hours in My escape whenever I need it

I’m from learning from a very young age that animals do not live forever Heifer after heifer, every single one leaving an effect on me From my first heifer, Ms. Rose, to my current heifer Lola To Peaches, the heifer who truly did change my life Not even being able to count the number of calves that have been in and out of our barn I’m from working on weekends, before and after school to get livestock ready for the upcoming show I’m from a life where livestock and animals is what we do, what we live for, and who we truly are I’ve been asked so any times why I push myself so hard to show cattle It is my happiness, my cure to all my troubles, my escape from reality, my distraction, and my family People doesn’t understand showing livestock, the money, the time, the hard work I guess those people never really see what those animals give us in return Something to lean on, something to hug, and most importantly something to love So no, showing livestock is not crazy, it just takes a certain kind of person to be able to do it

I’m from a family of five and the youngest of them all Annoying my older siblings with my constant yelling and excitement My parents as my supporters and my sibling to always keep me in my place I’m from growing up on my grandparents’ farm with colorful shorthorns always running around I’m from my grandfather teaching me something new everyday Even though he may not be here on this earth right now he is and will always be a major part of my life My grandmother to remind me that there is good in the world, even if it seems to have run out I’m from a place where my best friend never fails to make me laugh when I’m down

I’m from somewhere where people never really understand My passions, my hobbies, my mind I’m from somewhere where livestock is life I’m from somewhere where family is always right by my side I’m from somewhere that has many magical memories and I’m sure that I will continue to make a lot more

I’m from here. Now. A place where my family is not only people but livestock too. A place where I am challenged every single day, but a place where blood will always be thicker than water. =

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