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NCAA COLLEGIATE ATHLETES The American Dairy Association Mideast continues to use a variety of marketing strategies to engage with Gen Z consumers (ages 10-25) to grow sales and trust of dairy. Almost half of Gen Z has made a purchase decision based on a recommendation from a social influencer, compared with 26% of the general population. To capitalize on this, ADA Mideast recently partnered with collegiate student athletes through the NCAA NIL program for a test activation. This winter, ADA Mideast worked with 10 athletes in a variety of sports like basketball, volleyball and golf from Bowling Green State University, Kent State University, Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, Wright State University and Youngstown State University. The athletes posted original content on their personal Instagram and Tik Tok accounts promoting milk to their followers in fun and original ways. Collectively, these athletes have 77,000 Instagram followers and 143,300 Tik Tok followers. ADA Mideast plans to build on learnings from this project and further their work with collegiate athletes in 2022 to reach more Gen Z consumers.

Pictured above: Instagram post from Ohio State basketball player Justin Sueing

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HOLSTEIN NEWS Official Publication of the Ohio Holstein Association

Volume 94 • Number 1 January/February 2022 Published 5 times per year in February, April, June, October and December by the OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 www.ohioholstein.com Subscription price in the U.S. is $30.00 per year ($10 per year for Junior Members). The NEWS subscription list is filed geographically by town and state. When you change your address, please be sure to give us your old address as well as the new one. Advertising rates available upon request. News and advertising forms close one month preceding date of issue. Address all mail to the: OHIO NEWS P.O. Box 479 • Wooster, OH 44691 330-264-9088 • Fax 330-263-1653 Email farm.writer@hotmail.com Send UPS or Fed Ex to 1375 Heyl Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 OFFICE STAFF Executive Director.......................................Tom Thorbahn cell 419-366-8135 • crimsonswissrus@aol.com Office Secretary...............................................Diana Miley oholstein@sssnet.com Editor.............................................................Melissa Hart cell 517-398-1957 • farm.writer@hotmail.com Webmaster................................................. Laurie Menzie ph. 740-624-6367 Ad & Layout Designer.................................Erin Robinstine cell 517.398.7722 • erin.robinstine@gmail.com OFFICERS President: William Indoe, Lodi.....................330-608-9770 Vice President: Chris Lahmers, Marysville....614-306-7194 Secretary: Ethan Steiner, Marshallville........330-466-8916 Treasurer: Kaye Janes, Wooster....................330-464-4134 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Paul Haskins, Butler - Past President...........419-618-4028 Joe Cole, Bloomville....................................740-396-0454 Scott Sprunger, Dalton................................330-465-0622 NATIONAL DIRECTOR Steve Moff, Columbiana .............................330-482-9018 BOARD MEMBERS Dist. 1 Gary Kibler, Warren...........................330-770-8014 Dist. 2 Evan Kiko..........................................330-205-9354 Dist. 3 Steve Specht, Dover..........................330-204-9831 Dist. 4 Open Dist. 5 Dallas Rynd, Ashville........................740-207-5005 Dist. 7 Joe Miley, West Salem......................330-263-7814 Dist. 7 Scott Sprunger, Dalton .....................330-465-0622 Dist. 8 Jeneva Auble, Polk............................419-908-5352 Dist. 9 Joe Cole, Bloomville..........................740-396-0454 Dist. 10 Dan Morlock, Pemberville..............419-265-5771 Dist. 11 Jay Ackley, East Liberty...................937-935-8272 Dist. 12 Ty Etgen, Harrod.............................567-204-6310 Dist. 13 Chris Lahmers, Marysville...............614-306-7194 Dist. 14 Eric Topp, Wapakoneta....................419-953-3427 Dist. 15 Curtis Bickel, Wilmington...............937-728-0174 Postmaster: Send address changes to: Ohio News, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 4

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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 From the Executive Director Tom Thorbahn............................................................................. 5 A Message from the President Bill Indoe.......................................................................................6 Tour the Deer Creek Dam at OHA Convention..........................................................................7 Dreaming of Dairy...........................................................................................................................8 Yesterday’s Cowpath.......................................................................................................................10 Ohio Holstein Women...................................................................................................................12 Meet the Candidates......................................................................................................................16 I Had No Idea! with Jim Ray, Salem, Ohio................................................................................ 18 Bullseye............................................................................................................................................19 In Memoriam..................................................................................................................................20 Barbwire: Holsteins & Friends.......................................................................................................22 On the National Front...................................................................................................................24 Nothing But Black & White..........................................................................................................28 Change to the OHA By-Laws........................................................................................................30 Spring Dairy Expo 2022 Schedule................................................................................................31 The Grapevine.................................................................................................................................33 Where Did They Come From?......................................................................................................40 2021 All-Ohio Selections, Sponsored by COBA/Select Sires......................................................45 Calendar of Events.........................................................................................................................53 Advertiser Index.............................................................................................................................54

Just For The Juniors Queen’s Corner...............................................................................................................................14 Just for Juniors................................................................................................................................15

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Two 2021 All-Americans came out of Ohio, Campbros D-Back Sheryl as the Senior Two-Year-Old All-American and MS Beautys Black Velvet-ET as the Five-YearOld All-American. Where did they come from and how did they get there? Find their backstory on page 40. Congratulations to Ohio breeders Triple-T Holstiens, Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins, Matt Oechsle, Campbell Brothers, and Tyler Meyer on the success of these two cows. Photo Credit: Dairy Agenda Today Congratulations to our All-Ohio winners for 2021. Once again, we want to thank COBA for sponsoring our All-Ohio presentation starting on page 45. Check out our feature story on Ty Etgen (page 8) and how he got started in the dairy business and you’ll enjoy a story about a black and white fan for life when you read the Tim Cummings story on page 28. Juniors, don’t forget to answer the questions on the Just for Juniors page for a chance to win a bucket of goodies!

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Executive Director By Tom Thorbahn As we wind down from the holidays, winter is definitely upon us. Our state has been hit by snow and very cold weather. I’m hoping each of you are keeping safe as you do your daily chores through this adverse weather. In this issue you will find the call to the Annual Meeting on March 4 and 5 in Mt. Sterling. Lisa Magnun and her committee have been hard at work putting together all the plans for the weekend. Hopefully many of you will plan on attending. Also on Friday evening will be the Convention Sale, look for some great consignments to the sale again this year. Also, in this issue you should find information on the Spring Dairy Expo. There is a change of dates to March 26 to March 31, at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The Holstein show is on March 30 in Cooper Arena. Please make note these changes to your schedule. The Ohio Holstein Fall Sale was a successful sale for the Association. Following the Convention Sale there will be a Spring Sale on April 29th at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Sidney. Eric Topp is sale chairman, contact him or let Ken Janes know if to make a change. You have a tremendous you have possible consignments. board of directors and officers and I have At the last Ohio Holstein Board of Di- every confidence in their abilities to move rectors meeting, I announced my retirement forward with your association. Thank you from the office of Executive Director. Sev- to each of you for all of your support and en years ago, I took this position to get us friendship over the years. We each have a through some of the problems facing our as- love of this great black and white cow, may sociation. Over the last 35 years I have been those who work with her continue the very involved in our association; we are mov- great organization and fellowship that is ing forward and I felt this was the right time the Ohio Holstein Association.

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A Message from the President By Bill Indoe

A little over five years ago a friend of mine called and said he wanted me to run for Vice President. I said I shouldn’t. I had no time and then I gave a bunch of other excuses. He said didn’t care what I said, and I still don’t like you, Joe! Anyhow, the moral to the story is that it has been a lot of fun. You get to know and work with many other people who are too busy and don’t have time and have other commitments. But they have the same

passion and that’s what makes it worth it! I’m very grateful to all the members who have helped with all the Ohio Holstein functions— Officers, directors, Diane at the office, and of course Melissa with our News. I also want to thank Tom Thorbahn for holding down the executive director position. He stepped in when the association needed some guidance, and his efforts were much appreciated. Another is Ken Janes who is stepping down as sale chairman.

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Ken has done so much for Ohio Holstein for many years. His contacts for selling and buying has been a huge reason for our sale success. He has worn many hats, and all is much appreciated. As we get started on a new year, I am looking forward to the new officer team and all the activities, shows, and sales. We need members! So bring your friends and neighbors to a function. And don’t let them tell you they are too busy!

Bill Indoe 330-608-9770 richmanfarmsinc@yahoo.com

Tour the Deer Creek Dam at OHA Convention The US Army Corps of Engineers will offer the Ohio Holstein Association a tour of Deer Creek Dam during the Ohio Holstein Annual Meeting on Friday, March 4, at 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm, and Saturday, March 5, at 9:30 am and 10:30 am. The tour will include

learning about the purpose of the dam and how it works inside and out. Participants will have the opportunity to climb the dam’s 176 steps down and back up as they learn what happens on each of the dam’s 7 floors.

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Dreaming “It’ll never work.”

“You have to be born into it.” “It’s going to be hard.” Ty Etgen has heard all these frequently about his aspirations of becoming a dairy farmer. The Ohioan knew from a young age this was his dream. Growing up in the town of Wapakoneta, Etgen recalled, “I’ve always wanted to be a dairy farmer for as long as I can remember.” Whether it was seeing friends’ farms or exploring the countryside while visiting his grandfather, he has held onto his dream.

parents raised, the two met through showing, which started something beautiful. They now have two sons, Cash, 7, and Henry, 5. Etgen wasn’t going to stop until his dream fully became a reality. Out of his 30 cows that were housed with Fisher, he kept 12 of the best and moved to Heather’s parents’ farm, Ron and Patti Kennedy, that had not operated for 10 years. For the next 2.5 years, Etgen milked anywhere from 12 to 20 cows while also working off-farm with Ron doing welding fabrication.

At 16, while in high school, he secured a job on a dairy farm owned by Richard and Kim Steinke. He worked there for a few years and then took Etgen knew it was a start, but on a full-time farming role with he still wasn’t a full-time dairy Blair Lammers. When the econofarmer. With this thought and my struck the industry in 2009, he Ty and Heather met in the show ring and last year they had some buildings having age on great success at the Ohio State Fair,garnering the coveted decided to attend The Ohio State them, a new 100-cow compost Premier Breeder Banner. Grayson Gahring, (far right) University Agricultural Technibarn and a double-seven herhelped get the cattle looking their best for the ring. cal Institute (ATI) for a degree in ringbone parlor were constructdairy science. While at ATI, Lamdream, he still found time and is thankful ed on the farm in 2015 - and Etmers connected Etgen with Air-Osa in Pix- for his journey on the Ohio 4-H and OSU gen-Way in Harrod, Ohio, was born! ley, California, for a 2010 internship work- ATI dairy judging teams. Filling the new barn has been a coming with approximately 3,000 cows. Shortly after, 2011 saw a partnership bination of his and Heather’s cows, buying It was here that he was offered jobs, but between Etgen and Phil Fisher for three more and housing animals for other peohe said, “I didn’t take them, because I had years. The two milked approximately 60 ple. “I have bought some good heifers and a dream and I wanted to follow that dream cows. Just a couple years later, Etgen mar- cows for not a whole lot, and been able to of working for myself and starting my own ried his show-ring sweetheart, Heather breed from there,” Etgen explained. “Like farm.” Even though Etgen was working Kennedy. Although she showed Ayrshires many, I focus on type and udder. I like a long hours on farms and was pursuing his because that’s what her parents and grand- high DPR (daughter pregnancy rate) too 8

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with an average production.”

IVFed her five times and she has made 115 good embryos and has over 40 daughters on the farm right now. We hope to IVF her again and market more embryos.”

His goals, hard work and determination have enabled him to breed three EX-94-point cows and develop another EX-94-point. Et g e n - Way F o r Corvette now and Sublimina l the fuEX-94 has ture, Etgen been named yearns for a a Junior high breed All-American age averand was tapped age (BAA). Grand ChampiThe Premier on of the junior Breeder award show at the 2021 is not one he takes Ohio State Fair. Etgen lightly, either. “We is currently working on wanted to be Premier flushing her, along with EtBreeder at a national show gen-Way Acme Blackrose and we were able to do Cash, 7, and Henry, 5, EX-94. Blackrose placed that at the Mid-East Naboth enjoy showing calves first in the production cow tional Summer Holstein at their local county fair. class at the 2021 Mid-East Show last year. We mereSummer National Holstein Show and traces ly missed it by a few points at spring show back to two World Dairy Expo champions: and it just bothered me all summer.” His Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red EX-95 and goal is to one day capture Premier Breeder Stookey Elm Park Blackrose EX-96 3E. at World Dairy Expo. “Blackrose is about nine-and-a-half right now and she has made over 210,000 pounds of milk so far,” he cheerfully noted. Rounding out the trio of the homebred EX-94 cows was Etgen-Way Atwood Splash EX-94. “She passed a couple years ago, but she has transmitted well. She currently has two EX-91-point daughters, one of whom is a 3-year-old.” Last but not least, Toppglen Atwood Waki EX-94 was purchased by Etgen as a calf and goes back to World Dairy Expo champions Starbuck and Winnie. “She IVFs well,” he said, with pride. “We have

As a first-generation dairy farmer, Etgen’s main advice is simple: “Work hard.” As he tells his sons, “If you can outwork 95 percent of the population, you can do what you want.” He also advised: “Don’t let the naysayers say you can’t do something. Use it as fuel for your fire! Stay laser-focused on your goals.” As for the Etgen family, he is fortunate to be surrounded by people who push and understand him. Heather teaches first grade full-time and is extremely helpful on the farm. “If I didn’t have her, I’m really unsure of where we would be,” said Etgen. “She understands the lifestyle and the work.” A dream once carried by a young suburbanite is now a reality. Although it didn’t magically happen overnight, that dream has made Etgen-Way into what it is today.

On the other hand, his goal is to simply run a successful farm – especially financially. When asked how he made this all happen, he said, chuckling, “Lots of labor! Getting ahead and staying ahead is the key.” Etgen is a huge proponent of forward thinking; for example, he feeds a high-forage diet. “To feed a high-forage diet, it of course requires high-quality forages. This way, I don’t have to buy nearly as much grain or mineral. My cows are healthier and they have less problems.” By controlling his inputs more, he is able to spend less on feed such as soybean meal.

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Yesterday’s Cowpath By Barb Lumley The following is from the January-February 1972 issue of the Ohio Holstein News, Volume 38 Number 7 — Cal Wilcox, Editor The cover featured Ecraso Topper Shela VG 88 and Friends. She held the Ohio State Record for Milk Production with 8-1 305d 33,270M 1019F and 8-1 365d 36,940M 1152F. On November 26, 1971 a recognition party was held at Ecraso Farm for her. Reuben Jones, director, livestock and dairy division, U. S. Department of Agriculture acted as toastmaster. Dr. John L. McKitrick talked on the history of the Rausch Family, stating that perhaps this should be called “This is Your Life, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rausch”. Shela is a partnership cow. One third of Shela is owned by Elmer and Meta Rausch, the founders of Ecraso Farm. Though semi-retired they are interested and active in the farm operation. One third of Shela is owned by Dale Rausch, his wife Rosemary and children Susan and Philip. Dale, a former vocational agriculture teacher and NOBA, Inc. employee, is the farm manager, operator and milker and the one person most responsible for Shela’s fame. The final third of Shela is owned by Wayne Rausch, a U. S. Department of Agriculture marketing specialist in Washington, D. C. Shela was sired by Eraso Golden Topper. Her dam, Ecraso Darkmaster Sadie, lived 17 years and 9 months at Ecraso Farm. There was a full story on Shela and the Rausch Farm. In “Cal’s Chatter” the billing for the 1972 membership was discussed. In 1971 the Ohio Holstein Association had 1576 members. The goal for 1972 is 1800 members. Twenty five (25) new members have joined the association so far. Lloyd Abbuhl is chairman of the Membership Committee. Other committee members are James Hanna, Vincent West, Richard Lewis and Robert Schmelzer. Upcoming sales were announced with the first association managed sale scheduled for March 11, 1972 at Stang’s Auction Barn Piqua, Ohio. The Eastern Heifer Sale will be held April 1, 1972 at Wooster, Ohio. A number of ads featured consignments to the sales. Program Director Robert Albrecht gave a report in his “Bob’s Bits and Pieces” column. It was announced that Holstein Breeders would now have a Holstein Identification Number. Registration certificates will now include the official Holstein “I. D” number of the breeder and the owner. The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Ohio Holstein-Friesian Association, Inc., Wooster, Ohio will be held on Saturday, February 12, 1972 at the Neil House, Columbus, Ohio. Registration of Delegates and Guests begins at 9:00 a. m. President Robert Stewart will call the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The Friday evening program February 11, 1972 will feature an entertainment program to start at 7:30 p.m. and dancing to Dr. Topp’s band. This issue of the Ohio Holstein News listed the All-Ohio winners for 1971. There were numerous full page advertisements from owners and breeders with each page featuring a purple border and a purple ribbon. There were thirty six (36) exhibitors in the 1971 All-Ohio contest. Judges were Hilton Boynton, North American Dairy Show; Wally Knapp, Ohio State Black and White Show; and Harold Kaesar, Ohio State Fair. Judges for the 1971 Junior All10

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Ohio awards were Larry Neel, COBA; Max Curren, NOBA; and Jim Patterson. The awards were won by twenty four (24) Ohio Holstein Junior members. Over 100 head of registered Holsteins were entered in the Tuscarawas County Fair Holstein Show held September 22, 1971. Judge for the show was Ralph Porterfield. The Grand Champion Male was shown by John Young. He is Sharon Valley Ski-Hi. He was sired by Gray View Skycross. A huge black bull, he was classified at 87 points and weighed in at 2700 pounds. Grand Champion Female was Trealayne Glamourous Suzanne, a Skokie Glamour Boy daughter shown by the Wayne Specht Family and winner of the Aged Cow class. Junior Champion was Trealayne Rugua Lil, senior yearling 4-H project of Steven Specht. In the Junior Show on Friday, Brian Pollock showed his three year old to Grand Champion with Sharon Specht’s two year old as Reserve Champion. Two pages of All-American Nominations featured pictures of the nominations owned by Ohio Holstein Breeders. They included Richman Farms, Lodi; Weston Payne and Sons, Clyde; James Hanna, Ashland; Lewis and Sons, Hamilton; A. B. Baker, Canton; Quietcove Farm, Wapakoneta and Cam Heger, West Chester. A report was given on Schug’s Holstein Farm Sale held September 27, 1971 at Monroeville, Ohio. Forty four (44) registered Holsteins sold for an average of $821.70. Topping the sale was Price- View Ivanhoe Be Jean at $2550. A first calf daughter of Paclamar Ivanhoe Black Eagle, she was purchased by Richard K. Indoe, Lodi, Ohio. The Ohio Holstein Homemakers pages featured several delicious recipes using dairy ingredients. In “The Mistress Muses” Jean Timmons wrote about the importance of saving and storing Holstein magazines and books, where to put them and what to do with all those ribbons won at shows. Mrs. Ivo (Barb) Osterloh wrote “Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot and Days of Auld Lange Syne”. Her message was that now is the time to Relax! Think! Plan! Review! We are entering the gates of a whole New Year. This Ohio Holstein News had ninety-eight (98) pages with 70 ads from breeders. It featured a complete list by district of the Ohio Holstein Association members. COBA advertised Ecraso Worthy Master on the back cover with pictures of his maternal sister, Ecraso Topper Shela VG 88 and other family members. NOBA congratulated breeders and owners of All-American nomination on the inside front cover. The nominations were listed and included 12 nominations and 10 owners. ABS advertised Diamond Knight Son VG 88 and pictured two of his daughters at RuAnn Holsteins. The inside back cover featured Curtiss Breeders Service advertising Teriland Duke Leo VG 87, who had just been designated as a Gold medal Sire.

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District 5 Holstein President Judy

Welcome to District 5 and the 2022 Ohio Holstein Convention! We had hoped to host the 2021 state convention, but COVID got in the way of our plans. As it turned out, because of the small number of guests, Deercreek Lodge decided to renovate the swimming pool at the same time we would have been having convention, so everything turns out for the best. Deercreek State Park was built as a flood control reservoir and recreational area. Construction began in the mid-1960s and Deercreek was officially dedicated on September 21, 1968. It encompasses more than 3,100 acres and offers a beach, boating, cabins and golf course as well as the Lodge. My parents’ dairy farm was the first one downstream of the dam, and the state purchased part of the farm when the dam was built. Interestingly, there is a historical site at Deercreek State Park. Online it is listed as the Harding Cabin; to the locals, it is known as the Harding Summer White House. The cabin was built by U.S. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty at the close of World War I. Daugherty was from Washington Court House and served as a political strategist for President Harding, as well as attorney general for both Harding and President Coolidge.

The Cabin was a favorite retreat for Harding and his close circle of friends known as the “Ohio Gang.” The Cabin was ultimately revealed as a hideout after malfeasance, including the Teapot Dome Scandal, was uncovered during and after Harding’s term as president. The Cabin has been restored to its original state and updated with modern conveniences. While not open for tours, it is a vacation or business rental. There are loads of other things to do in our district as well. The Hocking Hills are a popular tourist destination. Lancaster hosts a wonderful arts festival in the summer. Athens County is home to Ohio University. Chillicothe, in Ross County, is home to the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, 12

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where you can visit mounds dating back to 200 B.C. Chillicothe is also home to Adena Mansion, the former home of Thomas Worthington, one of Ohio’s founding fathers.

Circleville, here in Pickaway County, is home to Wittich’s Candy Shop, which is the nation’s oldest family-owned and -operated candy shop - it has been in business since 1840. And of course, the Greatest Free Show on Earth - the Pumpkin Show - starts the third Wednesday in October and annually hosts approximately 500,000 visitors. Many of you have been to the newly renovated Pickaway County Fairgrounds. Who would have ever guessed one of the premier dairy shows in the country would be in Circleville? Pickaway hosts the first fair in the state, while Fairfield County hosts the last county fair. District 5 started as the Ross County Holstein Club. The earliest records in existence show the club was meeting in April 1956. There were more than 55 people present at that meeting. Today, while there are few dairy farms remaining in our district, we are proud of those who are or have been members of our club. Three of our members have served as Ohio Holstein President: Jim Lewis, Reuben Jones and Dallas Rynd have all led this organization. We are proud to have three former Ohio Holstein Queens – Karen Conrad Baseman was the 1984 Queen, Megan Buechner Zapalac was queen in 2009, and in 2011, Mikayla Conrad Gibbs, Karen’s niece served as Queen. In 1992, Marge Lewis was Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year. Darl Whims of Eric-Dew Holsteins and Dick Lewis of Shanghigh Holsteins have been recognized as Buckeye Breed Builders. Five of our members have been inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame Jim Lewis (1985), Reuben Jones (1986), Larry Neel (1987), Dick Lewis (2002) and Dorothy Jones (2004) have all had this honor. Two members were inducted into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame - Reuben

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Jones and his son, Lewis, have both received this honor. Greg Conrad is the current chair of the Board of Directors of American Dairy Association Mideast, and also represents Mideast on the UDIA Board. The Lewis and Jones families have also won National Futurity. Reu-Jen Debbie was the winner in 1968 for Reuben and his family, while the Lewises won in 1977 and 1978 with Hickory Bluff Shanghigh Comet and Shanghigh Gaydale Ivanhoe R, respectively. This district has had multiple All-Ohio winners and All-American nominees and winners, as well. We are again pleased to welcome you to District 5 and the 2022 Ohio Holstein Convention. We sincerely hope your stay here will be relaxing and that you will find many reasons to return to this area for dairy events - or just as a tourist.

Bacon Blue Cheese Potato Salad

2 lbs. potatoes peeled and cut into cubes 1 teaspoon Kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup blue cheese dressing (I like Ken’s) ½ cup mayonnaise 2 stalks diced celery 6 slices of bacon cooked and chopped ½ cup crumbled blue cheese ¼ cup chopped green onion Fill large pot 2/3 of the way with room temperature water and add in the potatoes. Add ½ teaspoon Kosher salt to the water. Turn the heat to high and cook the potatoes for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, add the remaining Kosher salt, the black pepper, blue cheese dressing, mayonnaise, celery, most of the bacon, most of the blue cheese and green onion. Stir to combine, then add the potatoes and gently toss to combine. Garnish with blue cheese and bacon.

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Queen’s Corner

By Kayla Cring

attend District Shows, coordinate the prizes and present awards to exhibitors. Many people may not realize the hard work that goes into preparing for the shows. Thank you to the office staff and show coordinators! Your work and efforts are greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to meeting the new queen at the Ohio Holstein Convention in March and as she prepares to serve in 2022, I have some advice to offer: This article is one of my last duties for my two-year reign, as the 2020-2021 Ohio Holstein Queen. I’m grateful for this opportunity and experience. The dairy industry has been a wonderful experience and I will treasure it for the rest of my life. I have made so many friends, memories and had a variety of adventures over my two-year reign. It was lots of fun to

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• Pack an extra set of clothes in case something happens. • Wear proper shoes. High heels are cute but not practical in the show ring. • Always have extra bobby pins/hair ties with you. • Have a flexible schedule so you can attend District Shows--and a good map. • If you get to show animals along with

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handling awards, plan to change from your queenly attire to your show whites in seconds and many times in inconvenient locations. • Bring a blanket for the Spring Show. One year the high temperature was in the low 20s. I was glad someone had a space heater! • Keep a smiling face even when you were up at 4 AM washing and prepping cows. Later you’ll show animals, hand out trophies and still keep smiling. • Enjoy all the new friends and the dairy families! See you at the Ohio Holstein Convention in March! “Goodbye may seem like forever. Farewell is like the end, but in my heart is the memory and there you will always be.” Walt Disney

Congratulations to Ruth Bambauer (D12) for answering our Just for Juniors quiz in the November-December issue. She was the first to email Paul Haskins with the correct answers. Here is a little more about Ruth: 1. Age: 12 Ruth Bambauer

2. Hometown: St. Marys

3. Who is your favorite Holstein and why? Ren-Bow Corvette Lollipop- she is fun to work with and has a great personality, and she likes the shows. 4. What activity involving Holsteins are you most looking forward to in 2022? Ohio State Fair Here are the correct answers from the last issue: 1. Mt. Sterling 2. 2.42, 2.17 3. To lead Holstein and dairy advancements through research, development, and outreach in technologies, analytics and genetics.

4. 17 seconds 5. 1944 6. Dimples

What Do You Know? Answer the following questions and send your answers to Paul Haskins at phaskins17199@gmail.com. The first person to answer all the questions correctly will win a prize and have their name published in the next Ohio Holstein News! Good Luck! 1. Who is Ruth Bambauer’s favorite Holstein? 2. What and where in Ohio is the Greatest Free Show on Earth that annually hosts approximately 500,000 visitors? 3. What is the breed leading BAA of Triple-T Holsteins? (Bonus question: what does BAA stand for?) 4. According to Tim Cummings, what’s the only thing better than winning the futurity? 5. How do Ohio Holstein Association delegates approve an OHA By-Law Change?

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Meet the Candidates

Candidate for OHA Vice President

Candidate for OHA Secretary

Ryan Welch

Erica Davis

Ryan Welch is from Polk, Ohio in Northern Ashland County and a part of District 8. Together with his family and two employees they milk 100 cows and farm around 800 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay on U-Dean Farms. The cows are bred with a focus on sound type, production, and components. Previously he served on the Ashland County 4-H Dairy Committee, Ashland County Dairy Service Unit, Wayne/Ashland County Dairy Service Unit, and was the District 8 representative on the OHA Board of Directors.

Erica Davis grew up in the Holstein industry, getting her start with national, state and local Junior Holstein activities and local county, district and state shows. She was honored as a National Distinguished Junior Member in 2000. Upon moving to Ohio from PA, she gained experience with all the dairy breeds and is active in several state associations, including Ohio Holstein Association and Ohio Purebred Dairy Cattle Association. She is part of the team that organizes Spring Dairy Expo and is part of the dairy department at the Ohio State Fair. Erica and her partner in crime, Jason Robinson, can be found at almost any breed event or sale in Ohio. They are strong supporters of the youth in the dairy industry also. Erica currently works at ST Genetics, Ohio Heifer Center doing breed registrations and genomic and parentage checks on the cattle, as well as helping with the herd that is milked with their 16 Lely robots. She also fills her free time working sales with Cowbuyer. com, covering shows with Dairy Agenda Today or helping with Lea Jordan’s photo crew. Erica resides in District 5.

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1. Super Bowl or March Madness? March Madness 2. If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose? Donatos Pizza in Columbus 3. Hunting or Fishing? Hunting 4. If you could learn one skill instantly, what would it be? How to be an electrician 5. If you could do anything and know that you could NOT fail, what would you do? Coach the OSU Buckeyes football team 6. Bungee Jumping or Zip Line? Zip Line 7. What is the title of the last book you read? Seed Stock by Horace Backus 8. What is your preferred method of communication? Cell phone 9. If you could donate $100,000 to any philanthropic cause or charity organization, what would it be? American Cancer Society 10. On a Saturday morning in February you’ll find me: Feeding beef cows

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Health traits are not a major focus for us, but I do try to avoid the extreme problem bulls. We really like our Delta Lambda and Doc heifers. MILEY HOLSTEINS Jason Miley, West Salem, Ohio BULLS WE ARE USING:

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Chad Griffith of Southern Hills Holsteins, Mt. Horab, Ohio, and Jason Miley, Miley Holsteins, West Salem, Ohio, provide input on the bulls they are using and what they are seeing in their herds. SOUTHERN HILLS HOLSTEINS Chad Griffith, Mt. Horab, Ohio BULLS WE ARE USING: Cadillac, Tattoo, Chief, Doc, Ashby, Nashville, Sidekick, Analyst

Red: Unstopabull, Warrior, Analyst, Moovin — All our nicest red calves and heifers are sired by these bulls and we are still using all of them. Latenite-P, Brayden-P, Redeye-P — We are using these as outcross to Apple blood. Black: Doc-Nice solid young cows with great production Sidekick-fancy udders, a little immature. We think they will age well. The oldest are fresh a 2nd time and have developed nicely. Unix-Good-uddered, balanced cows that milk well. Some need to be protected in the foot. Gold Chip- One of the best bulls we’ve used. They are good-uddered, trouble free cows. We still use him where we can. Others that we have used but no older daughters yet: Tropic, Delta-Lambda, Crushabull, Pharo.

We are trying to focus on using more balanced bulls, adding strength and not as extreme stature. I am also seeing too many high type bulls that are too straight in the leg, high in the pins, and back in the thurls. Trying to focus on correcting some of this.

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In Memoriam

Barbara Jean Schroer

Barbara Jean Schroer, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of January 2, 2022. She was born August 31, 1941, in Muncie, Indiana, the first child of Harry Lindley and Clara LaVella (King) Lindley. She married Kenneth L. Schroer on October 12, 1963. Prior to her marriage, she was a college student at Ball State University. After marriage, she and Ken raised their children on their registered dairy farm where the city girl learned to take care of calves, milk cows and make hay in New Knoxville, Ohio. She became well-known for her skills for creating beautiful cakes for weddings and special occasions. She was active throughout her children’s lives in volunteering as a teacher at Vacation Bible Schools and church, helping at school activities and with their 4-H projects. During the late 80’s and early 90’s she ministered as an aide at several nursing facilities in the region. After the kids left the nest, she returned to school and got her medical transcription certificate. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for 10 years in various hospitals in the area. In 1995, she and Ken left New Knoxville and relocated to Bellefontaine where they spent 26 years together in retirement and traveling across the country. Celebrating the life and legacy she leaves behind includes her husband of 58 years; three children: Cheryl (James) Schroer-Oechsle, Van Wert, OH, Juli (Jeff) Lubelczyk, Elkridge, MD and Scott (Holly) Schroer, Bellefontaine; grandchildren: Harrison, Matthew (fiance’ Mackenzie Ray) and Korey (fiance’ Torie Bockey) Oechsle; Tanner, Rachael and Gavin Schroer; step-grandchildren Stephan (Crystal) Oechsle, Tre Sherman, Rayonna Sherman and great-granddaughters, Kensley Oechsle and Maisyn Miller. siblings: Robert (Sylvia) Lindley, Betty (Roy) Clark and Katherine (Jack) Riviello; brother-in-laws Lloyd Schroer and Dick (Nancy) Schroer and sister-in-law Carolyn Grossman, and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

cy L. Kaiser at the Bryn Zion Baptist Church. A man of faith, Dale was a lifelong member of the Bryn Zion Baptist Church. Dale was currently employed as a district manager of DHI. This year was his 47th year being employed with DHI. With a love for the outdoors, Dale was often tending to the needs of the farm. He enjoyed his draft horses with his family and was a past member of the Morrow County OHC. Dale enjoyed being in the woods as he also really liked cutting wood. With his gift of being mechanically inclined, Dale also liked being able to fix anything and everything for his family. He enjoyed working on his farm equipment, especially his tractors. Dale also indulged himself with his Corvette and various motorcycles over the years. Dale’s greatest title came when he became Poppy. He loved nothing more than getting to spend time with his family, especially his grandkids. It was daily you would hear the kids say “Poppy lets do this or that, Poppy, Poppy, Poppy”. It was ALWAYS POPPY!! Dale would take them to the creek to skip rocks, take them camping at Lake Erie and other many adventures. Dale also was easily talked into going to auctions with his son and would come back with many “good deals” he didn’t always need. His family was fortunate to travel many times together to the Smokey Mountains, traveling to many trap shooting events with his son, and also traveling to many horse shows over the years. These will always be great memories to cherish and remember. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Nancy; children: Sarah (Heath) Ratcliff of Fredericktown, and Grant (Sarah) Higgins of Fredericktown; grandchildren: Ryder, Rylee, and Rhett Ratcliff, and Drew Higgins; siblings: John Higgins of Mount Gilead and Nancy (Bernie) Kessler of New Washington; and nieces: Jennifer Higgins of Centerville and Dr. Michelle Higgins of Portland, ME. Dale was preceded in death by his parents: Ned and Bertie; brother, Robert; and one little angel of Poppy’s.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, Clarence and Esther Schroer, two grandsons: Andrew and Peter Lubelczyk and several other in-laws and cousins.

A service to celebrate his life was held at Bryn Zion Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, with Pastor Jeff Hubschman officiating. Burial followed on the family farm.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, January 7. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kennedy Krieger Institute. Please direct your gift to the Office of Philanthropy, Kennedy Krieger Foundation, 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205 or KennedyKrieger.org/ Tributes.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Bryn Zion Baptist Church.

Dale L. Higgins

Dale L. Higgins, age 67, of Fredericktown, entered into Heaven Wednesday, December 8, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born on July 17, 1954, in Mount Gilead, to the late Ned P. and Roberta “Bertie” M. (Geyer) Higgins. Dale attended Northmor Schools and graduated with the class of 1973. While in school, Dale also attended Pioneer where he studied in diesel mechanics. On September 4, 1982, Dale married the love of his life Nan20

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Judy McCarty, 75, of Rexford, KS, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born August 27th,1946, in Rochester, NY to Francis Crawford and Mona (Swayze) Crawford. After high school she attended Mansfield University in Pennsylvania where she obtained a degree in education. She did her student teaching in Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, a small community in Northeastern PA, where she met a fellow educator – Tom McCarty -and her life’s work began. Judy loved teaching and during her years at Wyalusing she touched the lives of many young children – many of whom still talk to this day about their memories of her. Always passionate about education, she later served for many years on the Wyalusing School Board where she was a tireless listener and advocate for students.

In Memoriam Judy spent many years as an advisor to the cheerleading program, which also enabled her to enjoy one of her greatest loves – athletics. She and Tom were married on July 20th,1968. After several years of teaching and farming they made the decision to become the third generation of McCarty’s in the dairy business and Elmglade Farms in Sugar Run, PA was born. Judy loved animals and agriculture and poured her heart and soul into creating it. She was involved in every aspect of the dairy; no job was too hard or day too long. Regardless of the struggles, she always had an unbelievable sense of optimism and an endless smile. Whether she was feeding calves in a snowstorm, finding water leaks at midnight, or walking pregnant over a mountain in the middle of a flood carrying her son- she always appeared happy. Her home was always open, and her kitchen table created many dreams, stories, and fed the mouths of many more than she could ever afford. Judy was the proud mother of 4 boys, who she supported and loved beyond words, until the day she passed. Besides raising her own children, she raised countless more over her lifetime. Her station wagon was full on the way to every ball game, her basement was packed every weekend, and she was always willing to listen. She became a second mother to many people in Pennsylvania and she continued that when she moved to Kansas – touching peoples lives wherever she was. Unselfish to her core – she never needed anything and was always okay – period. Fiercely loyal to Tom and her boys, and the dreams she shared with them, she helped create endless opportunities for her family. In 1999 she and Tom sold their dairy operation in Sugar Run and moved to Rexford, KS to allow her boys to chase another dream. She became the matriarch of McCarty Family Farms and enjoyed watching the business grow beyond her wildest imagination. Her door was always open as before – and was again the birthplace of many ideas and dreams. Judy hosted people from all walks of life – and enjoyed them all equally. She is survived by her sister Phyllis (Tim) Doolittle, of Bel Air, Maryland; her husband of 53 years, Tom, of Rexford; children, Mike, Clay, David and Ken, along with their families, including 11 grandchildren. Services were held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pioneer Memorial Library, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.

Robert Hoovler

Robert Hoovler, 69, of Belle Center, OH, died on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1952 in Mt. Vernon to the late Gaylord and Betty (Spearman) Hoovler. He married Mary Ellen Hostetler and they later divorced, he then married Nancy Durbin and she preceded him in death. Robert then married Sallie Freeman and she survives in Belle Center. Also surviving are 3 daughters; Julie Nichols of Fredericktown, Amanda Franz of Sebring, Florida, Marcia Hoovler of Belle Center, 2 sons; Matthew Hoovler of Danville, William (Kari) Hoovler of Belle Center, a sister; Beverly (Gary) Brennstuhl of Danville, a brother; Bill (Bev) Hoovler of Harrington, Delaware, 4 grandchildren; Wyatt and Wade Nichols, Callie Franz, Reid

Hoovler, several nieces and nephews, and his faithful companion; his dog, Buckeye. Robert was a lifelong farmer and also worked as a cattle buyer for Egbert Livestock for 29 years. As owner of Rolling Hills Farms Simmentals LLC, Robert’s whole life revolved around his farm and cattle. He was a member of the American Simmental Association, the Ohio Simmental Association, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, and the Hardin County Cattle Producers. He loved everything about being a cattle farmer. Even in his free time he would attend cattle shows and fairs. Funeral services for Robert Hoovler were held Saturday, December 4, 2021 at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Phil Walker officiating. Burial followed at Fairview McDonald Cemetery. Memorial donations in Robert’s honor may be made to the Ohio Jr. Simmental Association, 11203 Mullinix Road, West Salem, Ohio 44287.

Betty Ruth Simpson

Betty Ruth Simpson, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at East Ohio Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born February 22, 1936, at home near St. Clairsville, Ohio. Daughter of the late Harry and Verna (Taylor) Carpenter. She was a 1954 graduate of Belmont High School. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by an infant brother Harry Raymond, brother Clyde Carpenter, sisterin-law Shirley Carpenter and sons-in-law Marvin (Wayne) Burkhart and Thaddeus (Thad) White Sr. Surviving is her husband of 65 years, Orville (Jr), Daughters Janice Burkhart of Jacobsburg, Marilyn White of Flushing and Donald (Danette) Simpson of Belmont. She enjoyed 10 grandchildren Missy (Chad) Bower, Isaac (Dorothy) Burkhart, T.J. (Brandy) White, Sarah (Randy) Tyrell, Jessica (Jon) Bugay, Eric (Bethany) White, Erin (Casey) Mayo, Emily (Dillon) Brown, Ben (Hannah) Simpson and Robert (Arika) Simpson. Betty has 29 Great Grandchildren, with one on the way. Surviving siblings are Howard (Phyllis) Carpenter, Edna (Floyd) Paugh, Esther (Bill) Kettlewell, Thelma (Harry) Kettlewell, Martha (Lee) Schell and Judy (Jim) Coleman. She was a hardworking, dedicated wife, and loving person who touched many lives. She was a dedicated Dairy Farmer’s wife and worked side by side with her husband and family for many years. She has been actively involved for many years at the Belmont County Fair where she enjoyed exhibiting her canned and baked goods and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren exhibit. She was an active member in the Belmont County Farm Bureau and the former Lamira Homemakers group. Betty was a member of the East Richland Friends Church. She has touched many lives and will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, donations Belmont County 4-H Endowment fund or Belmont E-squad and Fire Department. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022

Holsteins & Friends

By Barb Lumley

Congratulations to the All-Ohio winners! I fully understand your passion for the show ring and your joy at winning the AllOhio awards. A special congratulations to the Junior All-Ohio winners! Watching the youth as they present their Holsteins in the show ring is so enjoyable. Many of our outstanding registered dairy herds began because a young person wanted to show a calf at a fair or district show. We can be so proud of our youth who are involved in any way with dairy. They work hard, handle responsibility well and the love they feel for the animals they work with is so obvious. Every youth is so deserving of our praise, respect and support.

What could make a cold, snowy winter day more enjoyable but an unexpected phone visit with an Ohio Holstein breeder? Word reached me that an Ohio Holstein breeder I had known from years ago would like me to call her. While I recognized the lady’s name and remembered some things about her herd, I didn’t think I had ever met her, unless we might have talked at the one Daffodil Dairy Sale she had attended. She was well-known a few years ago for merchandising the offspring of an outstanding Blackstar daughter and a Bell daughter. We had such a nice visit on the phone, talking about Holsteins, family, fairs and much more. So glad you got in touch with me, Cora Powelson! We will talk again. When the phone rang a little later in the day, it was Esther Welch. Anytime Esther and I talk is an interesting and enjoyable visit, and while we always talk about Holstein happenings, we also discuss many other things. Thanks to Esther encouraging me to write a column for the Ohio Holstein News 20 years ago, there has been “life after milking dairy cows” - and it has been an interesting one. Esther was a good editor and gave me guidance, and I appreciated that so much. When I go back and read some of those early columns, I have to smile; my writing has definitely improved over the years. Who would ever have thought writing about Holsteins and Holstein activities would lead to having a book published that has been purchased and read not only by people in this country, but also in the United Kingdom? Thanks, Esther! While the Ohio Holstein Association is about cattle, more importantly it has also always been about friends. I think everyone who is reading this will agree that being involved in the Ohio Holstein Association, serving on the Board of Directors and participating in the multitude of activities over the years has led to meeting many different people and forming friendships. What a blessing for all of us! We are looking forward to the coming of spring and hoping for an end to the sickness and problems we have been dealing with for so long. We will still have to get through some cold, snowy, dreary days when everyone’s spirits need lifted. On those days, let your thoughts turn to your Holstein friends. Take time to give someone a call or meet them for lunch or coffee; talking Holsteins “does a body good.” Believe me, I know … I’ve been doing it for years!

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On the National Front I am writing this having recovered from COVID and the onslaught of January snow. Praying all are staying healthy and preparing for a successful spring season. The National Board had the fall meeting December 1st and 2nd. New Board members Dean Jackson and Tony Brey fit right in with some good input. The Judges lists and 11 National shows were approved and can be found on the National Holstein web site. There will be two Judges Conferences this year to enable catch up after the 2021 cancellations. The conferences will be in Hamburg, NY at the Northeast Spring National and Stillwater, OK at the Southern Spring National. Judges Conferences are a great place to learn from experienced judges and to voice concerns about judging and shows. The Board approved a new research grant for the evaluation of feedlot performance, carcass traits and sensory characteristics of SimAngus x Holstein steers and heifers, Holstein steers and SimAngus beef steers.

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Transfers and Classification had nice increases in 2021 with transfers up over 140 percent. Classification, while not nearly as dramatic any increase is encouraging there with a 5 percent increase in animals and 11 percent increase in herds. The Complete program is still a great way to save dollars, and it continues to increase with 7,797 more animals enrolled compared to last year. Over 40 percent of the herds are on Complete, which equated to a 34 percent savings. The Elevation project, updating computer programs is moving along although not at a fast pace. Many parts are being tested internally and hopefully by years end you will be able to notice the changes for the better. CONGRATULATIONS to all the Ohio Holstein Breeders recognized with High BAA’s. Eighteen Ohio Holstein Breeders are listed on the High BAA list with Triple-T at the overall top with a 116 BAA. I will list all the names here: Triple T 116

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Springhill 114.3 Delbert &Heather Yoder 114.2 Eric Topp 114.2 Ayars Family Farm 112.7 John Mark Weaver 112.7 Phillip Topp 112.1 Velvet-View Farms 112.0 Plainfield Farms 110.8 Eric Havens 110.7 Molly McGuire 110.5 Chelsea Skidmore 110.3 Walter & Joanna Zimmerman 110.2 David Klingensmith 110.1 Noel & Kathryn Alden 110.0 Kiko Farms LLP 107.9 Bucks Pride 107.1 With our State Convention fast approaching, plan to meet Friday at 5pm to discuss the All-Ohio rules. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Come with suggestions on promoting our District shows and grassroots showing. Question or concerns, call, text or email me! Steve Moff, HAUSA Director smouric@aol.com or 614-205-7179

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Nothing but

Black & White

By Sarah Thomas

Few and far between have been able to see how the dairy industry has shifted and changed over the years. Through those tough times, tough people are a result. Although it didn’t happen overnight, Tim Cummings of Sidney, Ohio is one of those people. Born a son to first generation dairy farmers, Frank and O’Guerta Cummings, Tim got his start with Holsteins from birth on his parents’ farm, 7 Gables Farm. They had a hankering for show cattle and Tim would soon follow in their footsteps. As a young kid, he remembers riding in a twoton truck to Waterloo, Iowa to show cows or to Canada to buy some more.

“I don’t know anything but black and white,” Cummings said. “I’m a tried-andtrue Holstein guy. My dad, Frank, served as state Holstein president and my mom ran the National Holstein Futurity for 37 years.” He even remembers governors and other

figureheads making their way to the showring to present the award for the National Holstein Futurity winners.

Cummings solemnly stated. “My kids have been the soul of my life and I was lucky to raise them in the barn.”

Cummings lived for those two weeks at the Ohio State Fair growing up. “I loved seeing everyone and staying up all night in the barn playing cards,” he reminisced. “I even remember seeing Pinehurst where everything was painted grey, and they brought the biggest bulls I had ever seen in my life.” Also at the fairgrounds was Pat’s, a restaurant that Cummings remembers as a highlight. “If we had enough money, you could get mashed potatoes, roast beef on bread, and a glass of milk all for a dollar and quarter! It was thrilling!” he stated.

Between losing his father and wife within two years of each other, Cummings had no choice but to focus on the good. He and his kids moved back to the farm with his mom and helped her milk until she passed in 2005. “I hugged and kissed my mom on the cheek every day,” Cummings said.

Living for those sweet moments is something easily done by Cummings. In and out of the showring has proved him tough and resilient. Twenty years ago, his wife, Yvonne lost her battle to leukemia at age 41, which left Cummings widowed with eight-year-old twins, Cole and Olivia. “It is hard to raise a girl without their mom,”

As far as his lifestyle up until the cows were sold in 2010, Cummings said, “We would milk, go play basketball, and go home and eat. I wouldn’t trade farming, milking my cows, and raising my twins for anything else.” When milk prices got down and his children grew older, it became harder and harder to keep up after milking for 50 years of Cummings’ life. As fate would have it mixed in with everything else in Cummings’ world, he met Nathan Thomas of North Lewisburg,

The National Holstein Futurity is a prestigious award and winning had been a goal for Cummings for decades.

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Ohio at least 25 years ago. Thomas came to a county fair and there was a heifer in discussion that Cummings didn’t want to sell. That encounter led to a lifelong friendship. “Nathan always did well, and I admired that,” Cummings said. “It’s even better that he got Jenny. She saved him!” he chuckled. The group has had a plethora of cattle together including junior champions at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and Grand Champions in Ohio. One cow that holds a special place in Cummings’ heart is Ms Beautys Black Velvet EX-95. She was the first place five-year-old at the 2021 International Holstein Show and went on to be named the 2021 All-American five-yearold.

Ms Triple-T SW WB Payton-ET captured the 2021 National Holstein Futurity for partners Damon Bertke, Triple-T and Cummings.

To have a futurity winner has been a goal of Cummings since he thought he had a contender in 1961, he said, “I’ve been beatin’ on that door forever since!” As someone who had cows place second five separate times in the futurity, 2021 marked a special moment for Cummings when Ms Triple-T SW WB Payton-ET captured first in the futurity. After buying in on her as a milking yearling at the Triple-T Tag Sale with Damon Bertke and the Triple-T continued on page 30

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It has been recommended by the Ohio Holstein Association Board of Directors to change the dues structure, Section A, for Ohio Holstein Association (OHA) membership to begin for the OHA fiscal year, October 1, 2022. This will be voted on at the March 5. 2022 at the annual meeting of the OHA. The delegates will need to approve this change by a two-thirds majority vote. This is the Article from the By-laws on dues as it presently reads: Article II Dues Section A. $45 per year, plus $1.00 for each Registered (any % RHA) Holstein, up to 300 head, in the herd which has freshened at least once; $0.50 per head greater then 300. The dues of members to be paid by December 1 will be discounted ten (10%) percent. BY-LAW CHANGE TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Section II (OHA Bylaws) Section A. Membership dues will be $60, plus $1.00 for each Registered Holstein (any % RHA) for the first 300 head in the herd which has freshened once; $0.50 per head for freshened cows over 300. There will be a cap on the total bill at $500. The dues of members paid before December 1 of the fiscal year will be discounted by ten (10%) percent.

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continued from page 29 group, Cummings knew she could be something special. “I like to buy in on good cows and she was spot on the day she won the futurity,” said Cummings. “To walk out of the coliseum and have won the futurity… oh boy!” Payton is bred back and was nominated All-American Summer Junior 2-Year-Old and was also the Honorable Mention Intermediate Champion at the 2021 Mid-East Summer National Holstein Show. According to the proud Buckeye, “The only thing better than winning the futurity is when Ohio State beats Michigan!” Cummings is extremely thankful for Jenny and Nathan Thomas. “I owe a lot to them,” he said. “Nathan took my kids under his wing and made sure they had good animals growing up. That means a lot to me.” Their final goal is to stand together in the middle of Madison one day. As for now, Cummings takes “retired” lighter than most. With show cows spread out in Ohio and Indiana, he is actively involved in the show world and in the local sports community having served as a coach for 35 years. For the animals he is a part of, he said, “I don’t care if people know I own them or not. I don’t mind staying in the background because we have fun! You have to!” When asked for advice for fellow enthusiasts, Cummings states it simply: “Be ready to work hard.” For Cummings, “It’s about the idea of keeping on! Farmers work harder than anybody else.” He concluded, “Milking cows is tough as it can be. Keep your head up. There are good and bad days. Relish the good ones!”

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TUESDAY, MARCH 29 9:00 am Youth Judging Contest 12:00 pm Buckeye Dairy Club All-Breed Sale — Breed order TBD 5:00 pm Guernsey Show (Judge: Ryan Krohlow) Milking Shorthorn Show (Judge: Molly Sloan) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 7:30 am Holstein Show Show order: Heifers to cows (Judge: Ryan Krohlow)

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The annual meeting will begin at 9 am on Saturday morning in the Banquet Hall. This is a change from the original schedule in the Nov-Dec issue. Congratulations to Madelyn Topp (D14) on her summer internship at Semex as a sales Intern! Congratulations to Ruth Bambauer for answering all of the Junior questions correctly! See what she won on the Just for Juniors page. Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board has an At-Large position opening. Find details on this position at OhiostateFair.com. Applications to run for this position are due by March 1st.

There will be an All-Ohio Contest meeting at 5 pm on Friday evening, March 4th, in the Banquet Room. All are invited to attend the meeting with the purpose of discussing the All-Ohio Contest Rules. Check out the Spring Dairy Expo Schedule on page 31. Ryan Krohlow will be sorting the Holstein show, while Molly Sloan will judge the Red and Whites. Tours of the Deer Creek Dam will be available on Friday and Saturday at the Ohio Holstein Convention in Mt. Sterling. Find details of this on Page 7.

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Note this Change! The annual meeting will begin at 9 am on March 5th, 2022

Ad deadline for the March/April 2022 issue of Ohio Holstein News is March 8

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Where Did They Come From? Every good cow has an interesting history and the two All-American cows on the cover are no exception. They have Buckeye roots and have brought Ohio Holstein genetics to the world’s stage. Campbros D-Back Sheryl VG-89 was named the All-American Senior Two-YearOld in 2021 after a stunning show season. One of her early partners, Tyler Meyer recounts her journey, “I found Sheryl at Reyskens Dairy, owned by Mark van de Heijning in June of 2021 when I was breeding there. Her rear udder grabbed my attention instantly. The herdsman, Hein Manders, helped me get her bought with partners, Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins and Matt Oechsle. It was easy to see that with her appetite and the raw pieces of her, she was going to be pretty good. I’ll be honest, we were optimistic but none of us knew how state fair was going to go until it was done.” Sheryl won her class and went on to win Intermediate Champion and Honorable Mention Grand Champion under

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judge Roger Turner at the Mid-East Summer National Holstein Show. Tyler said the excitement began to build as they headed into the Fall shows. “The rest is my definition of catching lightening in a bottle. She maxed out at VG-89, won the Senior twoyear-old class at Madison and ended up All-American for 2021.” Sheryl was bred by Rod Campbell of Campbell Brothers and was sold to Butlerview of Illinois after World Dairy Expo. Tyler concluded, “She gave us the ride of a lifetime, something I hope to never forget!” Hailing from award winning roots, the All-American Five-Year-Old MS Beautys Black Velvet-ET EX-95 is a Goldwin from MS Exels Dundee Beauty EX-95, the All-American, All-Canadian Aged cow in 2011. Dundee Beauty was owned in partnership with Triple-T(The Thomases), Pat Conroy, Gord Sharp and Hank VanExel. Black Velvet went through Aaron Eaton and Pat Conroy’s 2016 Tag sale where Triple-T bought out the partners and were

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her sole owners. In 2018 she calved in and they took her to the Ohio State Fair where she won the Senior Two-Year-Old class and was named Intermediate Champion under judge Tim Abbott. Mike and Julie Duckett purchased Black Velvet and she was 4th and best udder at World Dairy Expo (WDE) and in 2019 she took second place at WDE and second and Reserve Intermediate Champion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto for Ducketts. She took a year off in 2020 and calved again in the spring of 2021. Triple-T and Vierra Dairy purchased half interest in Black Velvet prior to the 2021 International Holstein Show where she won the FiveYear-Old class and was named Best Bred and Owned of the show. She remains at Ducketts in Wisconsin where she is due to calve in April. The Thomases have a recently fresh Doorman out of Velvet and a King Doc yearling at the farm in North Lewisburg.

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2021 JUNIOR ALL OHIO WINNERS

SPRING CALF ALL OHIO - MS JEANS COAL JEWEL KAYLA CRING

SPRING CALF RESERVE - REN-BOW DOC PROMISE LINCOLN MAURICE & RUTH BAMBAUER

WINTER CALF ALL OHIO - GLEN-PAUL WARRIOR BACARDI AUDREY SIDLE, MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

WINTER CALF RESERVE - GLEN-PAUL BACKFLIP BREEZE JACOBY GILBERT & KATARINA EMERICH

FALL CALF ALL OHIO - TOPPGLEN WS WARRIOR WHAT AUDREY SIDLE, MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

FALL CALF RESERVE - LINDLAUR WARRIOR STARSHIP LAUREN L’AMOREAUX

SUMMER YEARLING ALL OHIO - PLAINFIELD DENVER SHIMMER TIM & GRACE GUNKELMAN

SUMMER YEARLING RESERVE - KC-LUND-VIEW UNDND GUCCI KAYLA CRING

SPRING YEARLING ALL OHIO - MS QUIETCOVE DENVER DAISY KENNLEY, GRACE, MYA & KANE SIEGRIST

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SPRING YEARLING RESERVE - OAKFIELD JO LUMINEER-RED-ET TIM & GRACE GUNKELMAN

WINTER YEARLING ALL OHIO - TOPP-VIEW DOORMAN EYECANDY MADELYN TOPP

FALL YEARLING ALL OHIO - QUIETCOVE FRUIT PUNCH-ET DRAKE & DYLLAN KNOLL

FALL YEARLING RESERVE - SILVER-MIST MALENA-RED LILLY ELSASS

MILKING YEARLING ALL OHIO - WHITE-LIGHT TATOO LASANDRA AVA MENZIE

MILKING YEARLING RESERVE - BORDERVIEW RAPTOR PARTY-ET KAYLA CRING

SUMMER JUNIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - TOPPGLEN DEF WILDROSE- RED MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

JUNIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - BC-LUND-VIEW DB GIDGIT MIA STRONG

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SENIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - TOPPGLEN DEFIANT WINTER MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

SENIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - SILVER-MIST MY LADY-RED-ET LILLY ELSASS

JUNIOR THREE-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO (TIE) - QUIETCOVE FOXYS JULIET LILLY ELSASS

JUNIOR THREE-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO (TIE) - TOPP-VIEW ADDICTN ARIEL-RED MADELYN TOPP

SENIOR THREE-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - IRON-GATE TEMPE 3372-RED LINDSAY L’AMOREAUX

SENIOR THREE-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - BEARDSLY DB GINGER RED-ET AARON CARLE

FOUR-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - MCGUIRES SOLOMON DANAE MADELYN TOPP

FOUR-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - FUTURAMA AWESOME HONEST-RED MADELYN TOPP

FIVE-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - TOPPGLEN DEFIANT WOWWEE MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

AGED COW FIVE-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO ETGEN-WAY CRVTTE SUBLIMINAL RESERVE FUTURAMA BYWAY SHANET | OHIO NEWS | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 HENRY & CASH ETGEN & KAYLA CRING AUBREE & ALAINA TOPP

AGED COW RESERVE - TOPP-VIEW ATTITUDE RACEY MADELYN TOPP

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SPRING CALF ALL OHIO - MS SHADELINE-AN JASMINE K&K.B. TOPP, CHARLES GLEISNER & ADAM NEIDER

SPRING CALF RESERVE - BUCKS-PRIDE HANCOCK COUNTY BUCKS-PRIDE LLC

WINTER CALF ALL OHIO - GLEN-PAUL WARRIOR BACARDI AUDREY SIDLE, MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

WINTER CALF RESERVE - QUIETCOVE FIRST THING FIRST QUIETCOVE HOLSTEINS

FALL CALF ALL OHIO - TOPPGLEN WS WARRIOR WHAT AUDREY SIDLE, MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

FALL CALF RESERVE - LINDLAUR WARRIOR STARSHIP LAUREN L’AMOREAUX

SUMMER YEARLING ALL OHIO - PLAINFIELD DENVER SHIMMER TIM & GRACE GUNKELMAN

SUMMER YEARLING RESERVE - KC-LUND-VIEW UNDND GUCCI KAYLA CRING

SPRING YEARLING ALL OHIO - MS QUIETCOVE DENVER DAISY KENNLEY, GRACE, MYA & KANE SIEGRIST

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SPRING YEARLING RESERVE - OAKFIELD JO LUMINEER-RED-ET TIM & GRACE GUNKELMAN

WINTER YEARLING ALL OHIO - LIBERTY-GEN KNOCKIN BOOTS-ET QUIETCOVE & KURT WOLF

WINTER YEARLING RESERVE - TOPP-VIEW DOORMAN EYECANDY MADELYN TOPP

FALL YEARLING ALL OHIO - SILVER-MIST MALENA-RED LILLY ELSASS

FALL YEARLING RESERVE - QUIETCOVE FRUIT PUNCH-ET DRAKE & DYLLAN KNOLL

MILKING YEARLING ALL OHIO - BORDERVIEW RAPTOR PARTY-ET KAYLA CRING

MILKING YEARLING RESERVE - WHITE-LIGHT TATOO LASANDRA WHITE-LIGHT HOLSTEINS

SUMMER JUNIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - STEIN-WAY TATOO 1104 DAMON BERTKE

SUMMER JUNIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - TOPPGLEN DEF WILDROSE-RED MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

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JUNIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - CAMPBROS D-BACK LIZA RODNEY & CINDY CAMPBELL

JUNIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - BC-LUND-VIEW DB GIDGIT MIA STRONG

SENIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - SILVER-MIST MY LADY-RED-ET LILLY ELSASS

SENIOR TWO-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - TOPPGLEN DEFIANT WINTER MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

JUNIOR THREE-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - STEIN-WAY DOC JASPER DAMON BERTKE

JUNIOR THREE-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - MS TTRIPLET SW WB PAYTON TRIPLE-T, BERTKE & CUMMINGS

SENIOR THREE-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - IRON-GATE TEMPE 3372-RED LINDSAY L’AMOREAUX

SENIOR THREE-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - BEARDSLY DB GINGER RED-ET AARON CARLE

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FOUR-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - MCGUIRES SOLOMON DANAE MADELYN TOPP

FOUR-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - JACOBS SID BUBBLE-ET PLAINFIELD FARM

FIVE-YEAR-OLD ALL OHIO - TOPPGLEN DEFIANT WOWWEE MARISSA & LOGAN TOPP

FIVE-YEAR-OLD RESERVE - FUTURAMA BYWAY SHANET AUBREE & ALAINA TOPP

AGED COW ALL OHIO - SHADOW-W REGINALD MARIAN QUIETCOVE

AGED COW RESERVE - ETGEN-WAY CRVTTE SUBLIMINAL HENRY & CASH ETGEN & KAYLA CRING

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Calendar of Events

OHA Queen candidate applications due

Ohio Holstein Convention Sale, 7 pm, Mt. Sterling, Ohio Ohio Holstein Convention, Mt. Sterling, Ohio Ohio Holstein News Ad Deadline — March/April issue Tip-Off at Topps Tag Sale, Botkins, Ohio Spring Dairy Expo, Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio Youth All-Breeds Showmanship, Spring Dairy Expo, 3 pm, Columbus, Ohio Youth Judging Contest, 9 am Buckeye Dairy Club All-Breed Sale, 12 pm (noon) Guernsey & Milking Shorthorn Shows, Spring Dairy Expo, 5 pm Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show, Spring Dairy Expo, 7:30 am Mid-East Spring National Red & White Show, Spring Dairy Expo, 12 pm (noon) Ayrshire & Brown Swiss Shows, Spring Dairy Expo, 5 pm Jersey Show, Spring Dairy Expo, 8 am Supreme Champion, 12 pm (noon)

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April

Ohio Holstein Spring Sale, Shelby County Fairgrounds, Sidney, Ohio Ohio Holstein News Ad Deadline — May/June issue

June 27-July 1 National Holstein Convention, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

July 28 28 29 29 29 30 30

Mid-East Summer National Holstein Junior Show, Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio Mid-East Summer National Red & White Junior Show, Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio Mid-East Summer National Ohio Holstein Heifer Show, Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio Mid-East Summer National Holstein Red & White Heifer Show, Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio National Holstein Futurity Mid-East Summer National Holstein Cow Show, Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio Mid-East Summer National Holstein Red & White Cow Show, Ohio State Fair, Columbus, Ohio

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Advertiser Index Ack-Lee Registered Holsteins...............................................................................44 ADA Mideast................................................................................................................ 3 Andrews Auctioneers................................................................................................ 5 Buckeye Classic Sale................................................................................................39 Carle, Aaron................................................................................................................18 COBA/Select Sires.....................................................................................................56 Coffee-Cream Dairy.................................................................................................19 Commodity Specialists...........................................................................................24 Computermixx..........................................................................................................14 Cornish Holsteins & Jerseys/Broad-Vue Holsteins........................................43 Dairy Agenda Today................................................................................................38 DairyOne.....................................................................................................................34 DHI Cooperative, Inc................................................................................................. 7 Etgen-Way Holsteins................................................................................................. 2 Farmers National Bank............................................................................................23

Field of Dreams Genetics.......................................................................................16 Harold’s Equipment.................................................................................................33 Kalmbach Feeds........................................................................................................55 Kidron Auction..........................................................................................................54 Kiko Auction...............................................................................................................38 Lowe & Young............................................................................................................16 Lundview & Associates...........................................................................................41 Mac Acres....................................................................................................................34 Meaden & Moore......................................................................................................22 Mennonite Mutual...................................................................................................33 Miley Holsteins..........................................................................................................17 New Pittsburg Vet Clinic........................................................................................34 OHA Convention Virtual Sale...............................................................................32 Ohio Beef Council.....................................................................................................27 PBS Animal Health...................................................................................................31 Pine-Tree Dairy..........................................................................................................36 Plainfield Farms.........................................................................................................30 Prenger’s, Inc................................................................................................................ 6 Quietcove....................................................................................................................42 Rohaven Holsteins...................................................................................................53 Stein-Way Dairy.........................................................................................................25 Stein-Way Equipment.............................................................................................29 TAG Holsteins.............................................................................................................26 Topp-View Farms......................................................................................................37 Topp-View Farms PC All-Breeds Tag Sale.........................................................35 ToppGlen Farms........................................................................................................13 Trent Insurance.........................................................................................................22 U-Dean Farms.............................................................................................................. 5 Walnut Hill Feeds......................................................................................................15 White Light Holsteins..............................................................................................40 Wil-O-Rae Holsteins.................................................................................................11

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Articles inside

2021 All-Ohio Selections, Sponsored by COBA/Select Sires

Where Did They Come From?

Barbwire: Holsteins & Friends

Change to the OHA By-Laws

Nothing But Black & White

The Grapevine

Spring Dairy Expo 2022 Schedule

Bullseye

In Memoriam

Meet the Candidates

Dreaming of Dairy

Yesterday’s Cowpath

Ohio Holstein Women

From the Executive Director Tom Thorbahn

Queen’s Corner

A Message from the President Bill Indoe

Tour the Deer Creek Dam at OHA Convention

Just for Juniors