Illinois
Holstein Herald
Fall 2018
Illinois Holstein Herald
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BREEDER SPOTLIGHT Steffes Registered Holsteins, Elizabeth Farm Background Steffes Registered Holsteins is a fifth generation family farm, owned and operated by Karen Steffes, Dennis and Jane Steffes, Darcy Steffes and her fiancé Austin Ertmer. In 1990, Dennis and Jane started a partnership with Karen, Dennis’s mom. At that time they milked 110 cows with a rolling herd average of 22,000 pounds of milk. In 1995, they had two bulls selected for AI, one at Select Sires and one at 21st Century Genetics. They also received the Outstanding Young Dairy Farmer Award from AMPI. After graduation from the University of Wisconsin Platteville, Darcy returned to the farm to raise calves, monitor fresh cows and work with the genetics and show cows. Her fiancé Austin takes care of the breeding age and bred heifers, while doing the field work with Dennis. Today they milk 410 cows with a herd average of 24,500 pounds of milk, 950 fat and 760 protein. In the summer of 2014, they were honored to be recognized as the Environmental Farm Family of the Year by the Illinois Milk Producers. Dennis and Jane bred Steffes Ice Avery who held the top production record in Jo Daviess County and the 3rd record in Illinois until 2017. She had a lifetime record of 311,090 lbs of milk in 8 lactations. Cow Families RJR Aftershock Destiny-ET EX-92 (Aftershock x EX-95 Goldwyn x Barbies) • Daughters by Windbrook, Okaliber, Diamondback, Fever, Gold Chip • Diamondback daughters were Reserve All-Illinois Produce of Dam in 2017 RJR Sid 3275-ET EX-90 (Sid X EX-95 Goldwyn x Barbies) • Daughters by McCutchen, Starbuck
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Dennis & Jane Steffes, Austin Ertmer & Darcy Steffes Kara-Kesh RK Sapphire-Red VG-85 (Armani X Plattvu Advent Sara-Red EX-94) • Daughters by Diamondback, Awesome • Will be IVF to Diamondback T & L Doorman Damika (Doorman X Springbend Aftershock Danica EX-94) • Daughters by Beemer Steffes Durham Cinnamon EX-91-2E • Daughters by Mich, Elavate, Talent, Atwood • All classified daughters of the Cinnamon family are VG or EX • Over 30 descendants of Cinnamon are in
their herd sired by Axford-Red, Okaliber, Diamondback, Goldwyn, Gold Chip, Integral Steffes Elton Buddry EX DOM Steffes Fever Joy EX-90 Future plans at Steffes Registered Holsteins include updating their heifer raising facilities to house bred heifers and breeding age heifers more efficiently. Recently they have been looking at updating their milking facility, but are still just looking at options to provide more cow comfort for their growing cows. They started using IVF and conventional flushing more frequently to hopefully start to market some of the resulting calves.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
NATIONAL BOARD
Greetings to Illinois Holstein members and guests, Wow! Here it is Sept. 2-one month away from World Dairy Expo. Where has this year gone? Life is like a roll of toilet paper-the closer to the end you get, the faster it goes! Thinking about World Dairy Expo makes me think about my younger years when I was in 4-H and then FFA. I’m sure we all have good and happy thoughts about those years and all the people who have had a positive influence on our young lives. Cal Meyer was the judge at my first 4-H Show. I bet we all remember who the judge was at our first time in the ring! This makes me wonder what kind of an impact or impression I am leaving on young people I come in contact with? The last county fair in Illinois starts this week-The Sandwich Fair-also one of the largest fairs in Illinois. Think of all the experiences and fun we had at different county fairs in our youth! Then came the years in FFA. This, I feel, is where we really learned responsibility and leadership. I will never forget those blue and yellow jackets! My ag teacher and FFA advisor was Sherwood Jackson at Seneca High School. I’ll never forget the way he drilled it into our heads the respect we needed to have for those jackets and what they stood for, the respect for our school, other teachers, our elders, etc. Most of us probably still have our jackets-mine doesn’t fit like it used to!! It’s amazing what the Registered Holstein cow has done for me and where she has taken me. Also I think of all the good and wonderful people I’ve met and have become good friends with because of the Registered Holstein cow. I love the poem that Amy Schaufelberger Hoover wrote about “These Cows.” It is good for us to stop and all reflect on some of these things. I want to say “congratulations” to every one who exhibited at all the different districts shows, county fairs, State Fair, and State Show, both junior and senior members. Also, want to wish you the best of luck to everyone who may be showing at World Dairy Expo. The Illinois Holstein Picnic will be over by the time you read this, but I look forward to seeing everyone there. I know the David Butler family will be very gracious hosts and we will have very good fellowship. Thank you Bluff-Ridge for hosting us. Looking forward to seeing every one and visiting with you in Madison next month. Until next time,
Ed Smith
DUTCHESS DOMAIN Hello Illinois Holstein enthusiasts, My name is Ellie Lenkaitis and I am honored to serve as your 2018-2019 Illinois Holstein Duchess. I am the daughter of Albert and Jodi Lenkaitis. My family owns and operates Five-West Dairy in Winnebago, Illinois. My sister Emma and I enjoy working on the farm with our parents. I am currently a senior at University of Wisconsin Platteville majoring in Dairy Science. I had a great time at Illinois State Show getting to know the other contestants and passing out ribbons. I also had the pleasure of attending the Illinois State Fair for the first time in my life. Congratulations to all the exhibitors and the high quality of cattle shown. Thank you to the Butler family for hosting the State Picnic. It was a great opportunity to visit with many of you and see a beautiful facility. I hope you all have a safe and plentiful harvest! I look forward to seeing you at future Holstein events this year. Best wishes,
Ellie Lenkaitis
Illinois Holstein Herald
Greetings Holstein breeders, The old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” sure holds true as we find ourselves heading into fall. Since the last issue, this summer has been full of interesting activities for Holstein people. The Holstein USA Annual Meeting, hosted by the Michigan Association and held in Traverse, Michigan, proved to be an enjoyable time for all attending. A full schedule of Junior contests and activities kept the younger members busy. Delegates were informed of Association updates, and everyone enjoyed the Michigan scenery and hospitality. Congratulations to all individuals and herds recognized for their outstanding accomplishments. Directors Pat Maddox from California and Paul Buhr from Wisconsin were recognized for their six years of dedicated service to the Holstein industry as members of the Holstein USA board. Best wishes go out to Paul on his recent success in the August primary election for the Wisconsin assembly. He now hopes for final victory in the November general election. Good luck! Newly elected to the board were Bill Genasci from California and Robert Webb from Wisconsin. Incumbents John Marshman of New York and John Anderson of Idaho were reelected for a second three- year term. As the depressed dairy economy continues to haunt farmers, there is still good news to be found in the midst of Junior Holstein work. Junior and senior members continue to promote the registered Holstein cow with pride and enthusiasm. Just watch them and their work with their cattle at the county or state, district or national shows and one can find reason to trust in the future of the dairy industry. Our Midwest dairy family is very proud of their accomplishments and grateful for their leadership! Hopefully, many of you have watched the second edition of “Holstein America” aired on RFD TV. If you missed it, you can still watch it on the Holstein USA website. On the national level, registrations, transfers, and classifications are down from last year. However, there are positives to be found! Holstein Complete continues to offer financial savings, and field staff are always available for personal assistance. Agri-Tech Dairy Records Processing revenues are very positive, and the ongoing IT project is nearing completion. This has been a major undertaking and will benefit both staff and association members. A final positive development has been to see the successful efforts made in demanding the correct labeling of milk and refusing to allow milk substitutes to gain a share of the market with their false advertising. As World Dairy Expo approaches, it is time to plan ahead in order to make time for this experience of outstanding Holsteins on Parade! Here’s hoping everyone has a safe and bountiful Harvest! Your National Directors, Boyd Schaufelberger, President Corey Geiger, Vice-President Dale Drendel Mark Kerndt Robert Webb Page 3
ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION_ ___________ Officers
Directors - Term Expires 2019
President....................................................................................................................... Ed Smith 43386 N. Scott St., Antioch, IL 60002; 847/372-0602; ed.pat@att.net Vice-President....................................................................................................... Steve Irwin 9400 Meridian Rd., Beason, IL 62512; 217/871-7738; samirwin@itsintheair.net Treasurer................................................................................................................. Carol Jones 116 W 10th St., Gridley, IL 61744; 815/848-1500; skipcarolj@gmail.com Secretary..........................................................................................................Sarah Lenkaitis 6N707 Corron Rd., St. Charles, IL 60175; 920/517-1942; ilholsteinsecretary@gmail.com
Executive Members Howard Dust ............................................................................................................. Effingham 18246 N. 600th St., Shumway, IL 62461; 217/663-2395; howard.dust@yahoo.com Aaron Heinzmann..........................................................................................................Clinton 17645 Coles Creek Rd., Carlyle, IL 62231; 618/226-3606; aaronheinzmann@gmail.com Jerry Smith ................................................................................................................ Northwest 9808 Farm School Rd., Davis, IL 61019; 815/865-5683; clearfield53@hotmail.com Jeff Thorman................................................................................................Mississippi-Valley 15280 N 1600, Macomb, IL 61455; 309/769-5494; jthorman@mtcnow.net Past President - Jason Oertel.................................................................................Gateway 32633 Delhi Rd., Brighton, IL 62012; 618/779-9060; jtoertel@sbcglobal.net
Illinois Holstein Herald Editor & Webmaster
Boone-Winnebago ........................................... Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago Gateway .....................................................Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove Mississippi-Valley .................................................... Jeff Thorman, Macomb Northwest ....................................................................... John Erbsen, Lanark Northwest ............................................................................Jerry Smith, Davis Tri-County .............................................................................. Ray Hess, Genoa
Directors - Term Expires 2020 Effingham ................................................................ Howard Dust, Shumway 217/663-2395 Heart of Illinois .............................................................. Carol Jones, Gridley 815/848-1500 Tri-County ..................................................................Richard Meier, Beecher 708/946-6417
Directors - Term Expires 2021 Clinton .................................................................. Aaron Heinzmann, Carlyle Clinton .............................................................................Dylan Reed, Vandalia Effingham ............................................................ Kevin Wendling, Altamont Heart of Illinois .....................................................Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith McHenry-Lake ........................................... Ethan Heinzmann, Wauconda McHenry-Lake ............................................. David Shanks, Garden Prairie Mississippi Valley ....................................................... Jim Schluter, Red Bud Southern ...................................................... Norbert Hasheider, Okawville
Stephanie Hammerly PO Box 813, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · 608/732-2757 · briardesigns@gmail.com
Holstein Association USA Directors Boyd Schaufelberger, President 1254 IL Route 127, Greenville, IL 62246 · 618/664-2576 · schaufine@att.net Dale Drendel 15N057 Walker Road, Hampshire, IL 60140 · 815/766-0326 · ddrendel@fvi.net
815/585-2785 618/292-3368 309/769-5494 815/275-4990 815/865-5683 815/751-3301
618/781-7994 217/254-5397 217/240-6196 309/824-8621 847/224-7861 815/790-8406 217/898-5707 618/243-6312
Junior Officers Northwest ................................................................. Connor Erbsen, Lanark 815/275-9138 Northwest ................................................................... Payton Erbsen, Lanark 815/493-2331
Holstein Association USA Field Representative Tim Ewing 417/818-6455 (MILK) · tewing@holstein.com
ADVERTISERS_______________________________________________ B&B Bagging B-J-Grove BLM Fall Dairy Bluff-Ridge Bri-Mel Acres Car-Mer Farm, LLP Char-La-Don Clearfield Farm Cross-Wake Dairy Dair-E-Land Holsteins DoDel Holsteins Edler Farm Erbacres Holsteins Evergreen Lawn Farm Flat-Net Dairy Fruendly-Acres
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Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Glenkeen Holsteins Golden Oaks Farm Heinz-Hope Farm Holbric Holsteins Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Irwindale Holsteins J-Maker Dairy Farm K-J Holsteins K-Lane Farms Kaco-Vu Kochnook Farm Koester Dairy Laeschway Dairy Lenkaitis Holsteins Luck-E Holsteins
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Lucky-King Holsteins Ludwig Farms Lyonden Farm Mackinson Dairy Farm Macomber Farm Meier Meadows Mil-R-Mor Mitchell’s Holsteins O-Bee Holsteins Oertel Farms, Inc. Platz Dairy Farm Pleasantland Farm Probstland Dairy R-Homestead Farm R-Vision Holsteins Ravendale Farm
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Red Carpet Holsteins Roblee Farms Rolling Lawns Farms Rotesown Schaufine Farms Select Sires Shannondoah Holsteins Smith, Ed Stone Ridge Sunshine Genetics Thorman Dairy Farm Von-View Dairy Farm Wildvale Reg. Holsteins Will-Can-Do Holsteins Winter Dairy Farm Zehrview Holsteins
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FEATURES_____________________ ON THE COVER_______________ Awards & Recognitions.............................................................................................5 Breeder Spotlight........................................................................................................2 Calendar..........................................................................................................................5 District News.............................................................................................................. 11 Dutchess Domain........................................................................................................3 From the President.....................................................................................................3 Illinois Championship Show.................................................................... 6,7,12,13 Illinois District Shows.............................................................................................. 11 Illinois State Fair........................................................................................................ 14 Illinois State Holstein Picnic.................................................................................. 15 Junior Journeys............................................................................................................8 Junior Reporter’s Message.................................................................................... 11 National Board Update..............................................................................................3 Obituaries.......................................................................................................................5 Page 4
Featured on the cover of this issue are the Summer Junior 2-YearOld class at the 2018 Illinois Championship Show, Kelly and Kendall O’Connor and Ava Jensen, the next generation of Bluff-Ridge Holsteins and 2018 Illinois Holstein Dutchess Ellie Lenkaitis at the State Holstein Picnic at Bluff-Ridge. View more about the Summer Junior 2-Year-Old class on page 25 of the Midwest Holsteins section.
Volume 80, Number 3
Fall 2018
Illinois Holstein Herald is published four times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter) by the Illinois Holstein Association. Subscriptions for members are included as part of the annual membership dues; $20 per year for non-members. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Illinois Holstein Herald, Stephanie Hammerly, PO Box 813, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. This issue of the Illinois Holstein Herald was sent to the printer September 19, 2018
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CALENDAR___________________ 10/2-6 11/15 11/16 7/10-12
World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI Winter Herald Advertising Deadline Wildvale Complete Herd Dispersal, Winslow Illinois Holstein Championship Show, Bloomington
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS____ Gene McCoy Awarded the 2018 Hoard’s Dairyman Youth Development Award
Gene McCoy has dedicated his life to training, challenging, and counseling dairy youth. He is recognized nationally for his teaching of dairy cattle judging and practical dairy cattle management. He has been a highly-successful coach of the dairy cattle judging teams at the University of Illinois for the past 38 years. For 36 years, he has coordinated the Illinois state 4-H and FFA dairy cattle judging contests. He has been an official for the National FFA dairy cattle evaluation competition for the past 7 years. McCoy has a unique ability to relate to students to develop life skills that they apply in their careers. The award was sponsored by Hoard’s Dairyman Magazine and presented at the 2018 American Dairy Science Association Meeting on June 25th.
National Holstein Convention Awards
At the National Holstein Convention in Traverse City, Michigan, Illinois Holstein Juniors received 2nd place in the state scrapbook contest and were 4th place with their digital scrapbook. Brock Irwin was awarded 2nd place with his prepared speech Game On - Being Efficient During Tough Times. Koester Dairy, Inc., Dakota, were recognized with a 2017 Herd of Excellence Award in the 100-499 herd size division with ME production averages of 35,254M 1390F 1117P.
National RWDCA Convention Awards
Illinois breeders were recognized at the 2018 National Red & White Dairy Cattle Association Convention held in St. Charles, Illinois. Mary Etta Lenkaitis, St. Charles, received the Gary Mayhew Keystone Award that recognizes grassroots members for their dedicated support. Matt and Joe Engel, Hampshire, were honored with the J.P. “Doc” Ostrander Young Breeder Award and Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, was named the 2018 Junior Breeder.
__________________ OBITUARIES Oscar E. Koenig
Oscar E. Koenig, 91, of Tampico, IL died Monday, April 23, 2018 at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown, IL just 28 days short of his 92nd birthday. Oscar was born on May 21, 1926 on the family (now centennial) farm near Tampico. The son of Robert and Carlene (Von Holten) Koenig. Oscar’s father died when Oscar was 12 years old. Oscar stayed home to farm. He was the owner/operator of the beautiful Evergreen Lawn Farms for 80 years. Oscar specialized in dairy, as well as registered Holstein breeding stock with the “Dominion” prefix and grain production. He later attended Sterling, IL High School as an adult earning his GED. He attended Sauk Valley Community College at Dixon, IL scoring 95 points on his entrance exam. Oscar took one class at a time for 16 years earning two associates degrees with high honors. Oscar served 12 years on the Sauk Valley Jr. College Board. While a board member, he donated an entire new set of encyclopedias to the college. Oscar served for 50 years as a financial secretary on the church council of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorktown, IL. Oscar was a member of both the National and Illinois Holstein Associations. A member of the now disbanded Rock River Holstein Club, Oscar was nominated annually as a delegate to the National Convention serving as an alternate delegate. Oscar was a member of the herd health committee of the Illinois Holstein Association. Oscar regularly attended Holstein winter forums. In the early 1960s, Oscar hosted a barn meeting on his NIBCO AI breeding program. In August 1987, Oscar hosted the Rock River Holstein Club Picnic. Oscar’s “Dominion” Registered Holsteins were pictured on pasture on the cover of the 1969 IBC/Select Sires Holstein bull book. Oscar, for many years, had a beautiful Christmas display of lights on his house, farm buildings, silos and evergreen trees which was on a Tampico Christmas driving tour. Oscar spoke three languages - English, German and Spanish. Oscar loved to travel having visited every continent but Antarctica. Survivors include several cousins, close friends and devoted farm employees he considered family. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Wilma Koenig who died in July 2017 at 88. Obituary provided by R.K. “Randy” Reed Oscar willed his 320 acre Evergreen Lawn Farm to four longtime farm employees. He passed away just two and a half months after his complete closing out sale of his “Dominion” Registered Holsteins Dispersal Dairy & Farm Equipment Sale. Sale averaged $760 on 183 head High sellers included: Dominion Richman Georgia VG-86 $1,900 - Wilson Martin, MO Dominion Damion Patsy VG-86 $1,650 Dominion Gabor Rachel VG-86 $1,600 - Wilson Martin, MO Dominion Baxter Erica EX-90 $1,400 - Carl Geiger, IL
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ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN SHOW July 20, 2018 · Judge: Mandi Bue, Kaukauna, WI
Senior & Grand Champion: Pamprd-Acres AB Ivy-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Intermediate Champion & Reserve Grand Champion: Schluter Shelby Lee-Red-ET, Jim & Marvin Schluter, Red Bud Reserve Senior Champion: Webb View Betsy Sanchez Reserve Intermediate Champion: Luck-E Olympian Action-ET, Matt & Joe Engel, Hampshire Junior Champion: Apple-Pts Almeta-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Reserve Junior Champion & Bred & Owned Junior Champion: Bri-Mel-Acres Ariel, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno Overall Production Winner: Luck-E Dundee Bazoom Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Luck-E Holsteins Spring Heifer Calf (13) 1. B-J-Grove Crush Rammie-TW, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 2. Johnson-Five Ammo Kiki, Ty Johnson, Poplar Grove 3. Lakeshore Avl Emery-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont 4. R-Vision Octane Action, Justin Irwin, Belvidere 5. Carters-Corner CR Packer-ET, Tyler Carter, Greenville Winter Heifer Calf (12) 1. Moorclose CF Beem Ella, Lila Sloan, Davis 2. Bluff-Ridge Demp Jumanji, Kelly O’Connor, Arrowsmith 3. B-J-Grove Doorman Bugsy-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 4. Mil-R-Mor Devour Clareta, Ashlynn Schultz, Orangeville 5. Ludwigs-DG Avl Elisha-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont Fall Heifer Calf (18) 1. Bri-Mel-Acres Ariel, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno 2. Carters-Corner Doorman Reign, Tyler Carter & Dylan Reed, Greenville
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Erbacres Glory of Liberty, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark Lakeshore Doorman Blaze-ET, Taylor Powell, Tremont R-Vision Doorman Paxton-ET, Justin Irwin, Belvidere
Summer Yearling Heifer (12) 1. Apple-Pts Almeta-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 2. B-J-Grove GC Jizzy Jew, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 3. B-J-Grove Doorman Maddie, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 4. Golden-Oaks Dback Adara-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 5. Lakeshore Solomon Emore, Justin Powell, Tremont Spring Yearling Heifer (6) 1. Lakeshore Sid Eva-ET, Taylor Powell, Tremont 2. Bluff-Ridge Sid Jelly, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 3. Carters-Corner WH Presley, Tyler Carter, Greenville 4. ZMP Gueldener Airlift Blair, Zachary Paul, Worden 5. Team Sid Sensational Storm, Briley Lenkaitis, Eldorado
Winter Yearling Heifer (5) 1. Erbacres Atwood Cadillac, Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. MD-Maple-Lawn Sid Luxury-ET, Brennan Woker, Greenville 3. Carters-Corner D Pepsi-ET, Tyler Carter, Greenville 4. Erbacres Avalanche Dessa-ET, Connor & Nevin Erbsen, Lanark 5. B-J-Grove D Roller Coaster, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Fall Yearling Heifer (9) 1. Ludwigs-DG Ambrosia-ET, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno 2. Oakfield Arch Dorriek-ET, Landon Hilgendorf, Nokomis 3. Castleholm Avalanch Forgold, Rollyn Aberle, Tremont 4. Apple-Pts Arianny-ET, Connor, Nathan & Nevin Erbsen, Lanark 5. Ms Doorman Chanel-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda Junior Best Three Females (4) 1. B-J-Grove Holsteins, Mulberry Grove 2. Lakeshore Holsteins, Tremont 3. Carters Corner Holsteins, Greenville 4. Bluff-Ridge Holsteins, Arrowsmith 2-Year-Old Futurity (9) 1. Erbacres Atwood Sabrina, Payton Erbsen, Lanark 2. Erbacres Justice of Liberty, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 3. Irwindale Bradnick Raven, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason 4. Bluff-Ridge Brdy Dorothy-ET, Jackie Jansen, Arrowsmith 5. Bluff-Ridge BW Bunny, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith Summer Junior 2-Year-Old Cow (11) 1. Luck-E Avalanche Aka-Red-ET, Matt Engel, Hampshire 2. Lehoux Doorman Relative, Dylan Reed, Vandalia 3. Oakfield Jacoby Disney-ET, Noelle Clementz, Nokomis 4. Erbacres Justice of Liberty, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 5. Irwindale Gold Chip Mojo, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason Junior 2-Year-Old Cow (9) 1. Golden-Oaks Divine Lady-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 2. Rob-Sara Awe Lovelee-Red-ET, Magen, Rachel & Matt Busker & Coleton & Collin Meier, Ridott 3. Luck-E Diamond Attitude-ET, Matt Engel, Hampshire 4. Irwindale Bradnick Raven, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason 5. Erbacres DB Analou-Red, Nevin Erbsen, Lanark
Reserve Junior Champion - Bri-Mel-Acres Ariel, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno Junior Champion - Apple-Pts Almeta-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda
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Senior 2-Year-Old Cow (12) 1. Schluter Shelby Lee-Red-ET, Jim & Marvin Schluter, Red Bud 2. Luck-E Awesome Audio-ET, Matt Engel, Hampshire 3. Arb-Flo-Spr Drg Heloise-Red, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 4. Luck-E Awesome Jacuzzi-Red, Matt Engel, Hampshire 5. Erbacres Atwood Sabrina, Payton Erbsen, Lanark Junior 3-Year-Old Cow (5) 1. Luck-E Olympian Action-ET, Matt & Joe Engel, Hampshire 2. Carters-Corner AW Pepper, Tyler Carter, Greenville 3. Brigeen Doorman Rosalie-ET, Kyle, Hope, Blake & Hailey Engel, Hampshire 4. Luck-E McGucci Aneika-ET, Matt Engel, Hampshire 5. Erbacres McCutch Deetra, Nathan Erbsen, Lanark Senior 3-Year-Old Cow (9) 1. Red-E-J-My Kboy Mackin-ET, Rachel Busker, Ridott 2. Luck-E Atwood Ms Kipper, Matt Engel, Hampshire 3. Bluff-Ridge Atwd Dancer-ET, Kelly O’Connor, Arrowsmith 4. KHW Olympian Aquest-Red-ET, Andy & Sarah Lenkaitis, St. Charles 5. Erbacres Reginald Livid, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 4-Year-Old (11) 1. Pamprd-Acres AB Ivy-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 2. Erbacres Statue of Liberty-ET, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 3. Luck-E Guthrie Katrina-ET, Joe & Keith Engel, Hampshire 4. Ms Queens Manor Snchz Beau, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 5. Bluff-Ridge Atwood Janet, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 5-Year-Old Futurity (2) 1. Bluff-Ridge Destry Bernice, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 2. Erbacres Atwood Sophie, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 5-Year-Old (5) 1. Webb View Betsy Sanchez, Brennan Woker, Greenville 2. Bluff-Ridge Destry Bernice, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 3. Hardwood Guthrie Madelta, Rachel Busker, Ridott 4. Synergy Pilsner Tipper, Matt Engel, Hampshire 5. Erbacres Atwood Sophie, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark Aged Cow (5) 1. Bluff-Ridge Atwood Bridget, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 2. Springbend Aftershock Danica, Connor Erbsen, Lanark 3. Luck-E Guthrie Kleopatra, Matt Engel, Hampshire 4. Erbacres Atwood Minnie, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 5. Bluff-Ridge Bones Dolce, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith Illinois Holstein Herald
Reserve Grand Champion - Schluter Shelby Lee-Red-ET, Jim & Marvin Schluter, Red Bud Grand Champion - Pamprd-Acres AB Ivy-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda 150,000-Lb. Cow (3) 1. Luck-E Dundee Bazoom, Matt Engel, Hampshire 2. Hosto Glen Skittles, Magen Busker, Ridott 3. Luck-E Advent Bang-ET, Matt Engel, Hampshire Dam & Daughter (1) 1. Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire Senior Best 3 Females (2) 1. Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire 2. Bluff-Ridge Holsteins, Arrowsmith
Produce of Dam (4) 1. Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire 2. Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire 3. Bluff-Ridge Holsteins, Arrowsmith 4. Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire Exhibitor’s Herd (1) 1. Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire
2-Yr-Old Futurity Winner Erbacres Atwood Sabrina Payton Erbsen Lanark
5-Yr-Old Futurity Winner Bluff-Ridge Destry Bernice Sarah Butler Arrowsmith
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JUNIOR JOURNEYS 2018-2019 OFFICERS & ADVISOR TEAM
President: Brock Irwin Vice President: Jared Dickman Secretary: Lane Heinzmann Treasurer: Jacob Raber Reporter: Briley Lenkaitis Adult Advisors: Tricia Zehr Phone: 815-252-5708 Wendy Erbsen Phone: 815-493-2331 Al Lenkaitis Phone: 630-561-9514
Make sure to check the Illinois Holstein website www.illinoisholsteins.com and Facebook pages for up-to-date information on all Junior activities!
4-H DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST Twenty-nine contestants from 15 counties participated in the 2018 IL 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held at the IL State Fair on August 18. The Sr. Division (14 years of age and older by 1-1-18) had 20 contestants and the Jr. Division (13 years of age and under by 1-1-18) had 9 contestants.
TOP 10 SENIOR DIVISION
TOP 5 JUNIOR DIVISION
Rank Name Total Score 1. Addison Raber 368 2. Jacob Raber 367 3. Taylor Huels 355 4. Jeff Kern 348 5. Payton Erbsen 345 6. Zachary Paul 345 7. Briley Lenkaitis 343 8. Rachel Scidmore 342 9. Hannah Albert 340 10. Nathan Erbsen 337
Rank Name Total Score 1. Delana Erbsen 276 2. Nevin Erbsen 266 3. Gage Wendling 259 4. August Michels 259 5. Drew Lueking 254
County Livingston Livingston Bond Randolph Carroll Madison Saline Carroll Bond Carroll
County Carroll Carroll Effingham Richland Clinton
The Illinois 4-H Dairy Judging Team members selected to represent Illinois 4-H at the 2018 National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Madison, WI on October 1st are: Addison Raber, Livingston County; Taylor Huels, Bond County; Jeff Kern, Randolph County; and Rachel Scidmore, Carroll County. 1st alternate is Hannah Albert, Bond County; 2nd alternate is Nathan Erbsen, Carroll County; and 3rd alternate is Zachary Paul, Madison County. Page 8
Results provided by Dave Fischer, 4-H Dairy Program Coordinator Fall 2018
Nelson & Bonnie Heinzmann 618.226.3578 Aaron, Jenn, Lane, Brady & Samantha 618.781.7994
1099 E. Angle Road Dakota, IL 61018 815.821.3789 Dan 815.821.3344 Kyle 815.563.4511 Home Dan & Amber, Lance & Cynthia, Kyle and Brent
The Lenkaitis Family 6N411 Corron Road, St. Charles, IL 60175 lenkaitis.holsteins@gmail.com - www.lenkaitisholsteins.com
PROBSTLAND DAIRY
Joe & Inis Probst Toby, Margie, Holly, Katie, Marcus, Macy & Renee Phil, Angie, Megan, Lauren, Austin & Dalton 2817 E 1600th Ave, Wheeler, IL
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The Butler Family
35821 E 900 N Rd., Arrowsmith, IL David: 309-824-2131 Christie: 815-530-0331 Sarah: 309-824-8621
LYONDEN FARM
6447 Fitzgerald Rd. Rockford, IL 61102 lyondenk@comcast.net Kevin & Palma Lyons (815)979-2370 Brian & Lori (815)962-0001 Chris (920)563-1082 Dan & Kelly (260)359-1780
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ILLINOIS DISTRICT SHOWS
JUNIOR REPORTER Hello Illinois Holstein Association, This past June, our Junior members attended the National Holstein Convention in Traverse City, Michigan. Members practiced hard to compete in each catagory they were chosen to represent our state in. The representatives for Junior Dairy Bowl were Shana Lueking, Drew Lueking, Delana Erbsen, and Addie Raber. Senior Dairy Bowl representatives were Rachel Scidmore, Julia Mitchel, Morgan Obrich, and Ellie Lenkaitis. Justin Irwin and Lila Sloan competed in Junior Dairy Jeopardy. Briley Lenkaitis and Emma Carlson competed in Intermediate Dairy Jeopardy. Brock Irwin represented Illinois in Senior Dairy Jeopardy. Nathan Erbsen competed in the Young Distinguished Junior Member. Shana Lueking, Brock Irwin, and Justin Irwin also presented speeches. Our Juniors had a great time at National Convention. Thank you to all the support the junior memebers are given!
Briley Lenkaitis
DISTRICT NEWS
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Heart of Illinois Grand Champions Illinois Holstein Herald
Date & Location: June 30, Newton, IL Judge: Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, IL Number shown: 54 Premier Breeder: Winter Dairy Premier Exhibitor: Koebele Klassic Holsteins Grand Champion-Open: K-Lane Superstar Phoenix, Koebele Klassic Holsteins Reserve Grand Champion-Open & Grand Champion-Junior: Koebele Defiant Gotcha-ET, Robby Koebele Reserve Grand Champion-Junior: Winter-Lea McC Jasmine-ET, Addyson Schaal Junior Champion-Open & Junior: Koebele Avalanche Mya, Robby Koebele Reserve Junior Champion-Open & Junior: Koebele Hypnotic Moulan-Red, Robby Koebele Junior Girls Showmanship: August Michels Junior Boys Showmanship: Riley Schaal Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Renee Probst Intermediate Boys Showmanship: Mason Cielak Senior Girls Showmanship: Lauren Probst Senior Boys Showmanship: Austin Probst
GATEWAY
TRI-COUNTY We have been blessed with several memorable celebrations! Margaret and Joe Engel welcomed the birth of their second son, Ryder, on April 11th. He joins Hope (6), Blake (5), and Hailey (3) at home. Sarah and Andy Lenkaitis welcomed their firstborn, a son, Lucas Robert, on July 25th. Bill and Kathy Lenschow celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in September. Dennis and Beth Engel will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in October, and George and Marcella Drendel will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary in November. Linda Drendel, Reporter
NORTHEAST
EFFINGHAM
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Date & Location: June 25, Greenville, IL Judge: Mike Halpin, Cullom, IL Number shown: 51 (42 Junior-owned) Intermediate & Grand Champion-Open & Junior: B-J-Grove Whipper Snapper, Kasey Clanton Senior & Reserve Grand Champion-Open & Junior: R-Homestead Atwood Epitome, Landon Hilgendorf Reserve Senior Champion-Open & Junior: Roggua Atwood Elize, Brennan Woker Reserve Intermediate Champion-Open & Junior: Irwindale Goldsun Midnight, Kasey Clanton Junior Champion-Open & Junior: B-J-Grove GC Jizzy Jew, Kasey Clanton Reserve Junior Champion-Open & Junior: Silverview-Lane Drmn Eva-ET, Brennan Woker Junior Girls Showmanship: Noelle Clementz Intermediate Boys Showmanship: Zachary Paul
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Date & Location: July 7, Belvidere, IL Judge: Brian Kelroy, DeForest, WI Number Shown: 44 (16 Junior-owned) Premier Breeder: Greta Koebel Premier Exhibitor (tie): Greta Koebel & Luck-E Holsteins Senior & Grand Champion & Champion Bred & Owned-Open: Luck-E Guthrie Katrina, Joe Engel Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand ChampionOpen: Tri-Koebel EasterBunny-ET, Greta Koebel Intermediate Champion-Open: Luck-E Awesome Jacuzzi-Red, Matt Engel Reserve Intermediate Champion-Open: Golden-Oaks Divine Lady-ET, Golden Oaks Farm Senior & Grand Champion-Junior: R-Vision B Cookies N Cream, Brock Irwin Intermediate, Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion-Junior: Miss Kalif Rose-Red, Jessica Wittenstein Reserve Intermediate Champion-Junior: R-Vision Arch Champayne-ET, Brock Irwin Junior Champion-Open: Golden-Oaks Dback Adara-ET, Golden Oaks Farm Reserve Junior Champion-Open: Clear-I Ammo Ethel-Red, Clear-I Holsteins Junior Champion-Junior: R-Vision Doorman Laquisha, Brock Irwin Reserve Junior Champion-Junior: R-Vision Octane Action, Brock Irwin Junior Showmanship: Kate Dorn Intermediate Showmanship: Emma Carlson Senior Showmanship: Brock Irwin
Northeast Grand Champions - Open Show
HEART OF ILLINOIS • Date & Location: June 22, Pontiac, IL • Grand Champion: Bluff-Ridge Atwood Janet, Sarah Butler • Junior Champion & Reserve Grand Champion: Zehrview Bango Collen, Ally Biroschik • Reserve Junior Champion: Zehrview DBack, Wyatt Zehr • Junior Girls Showmanship: Alexa Hittle • Junior Boys Showmanship: Cole Saathoff • Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Rosalee Zehr • Intermediate Boys Showmanship: Jacob Raber • Senior Girls Showmanship: Ally Biroschik • Senior Boys Showmanship: Evan Young
Northeast Grand Champions - Junior Show
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ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR SHOW July 19, 2018 · Judge: Norm Nabholz, West Union, IA
Senior & Grand Champion: Erbacres Statue of Liberty-ET, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Erbacres Atwood Sophie, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark Intermediate Champion: Erbacres DB Analou-Red, Nevin Erbsen, Lanark Reserve Intermediate Champion: Irwindale Gold Chip Mojo, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason Champion Bred & Owned: Erbacres Atwood Sabrina, Payton Erbsen, Lanark Junior Champion & Bred & Owned Junior Champion: B-J-Grove Crush Rammie-TW, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove Reserve Junior Champion: Lakeshore Doorman Blaze-ET, Taylor Powell, Tremont Spring Heifer Calf (12) 1. B-J-Grove Crush Rammie-TW, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 2. R-Vision Octane Action, Justin Irwin, Belvidere 3. Lakeshore Solomon Eli-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont 4. Luck-E Crush Arugala, Kyle, Hope, Blake & Hailey Engel, Hampshire 5. Lakeshore Avl Emery-ET, Taylor, Layla & Kaylyn Powell, Tremont Winter Heifer Calf (13) 1. B-J-Grove Doorman Bugsy-ET, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 2. Mil-R-Mor Devour Clareta, Ashlynn Schultz, Orangeville 3. Holbric AM Adrienne-ET, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason 4. Willows-Edge Rainy Lilly, Collin Meier & Matthew Busker, Ridott 5. Bluff-Ridge Demp Jumanji, Kelly O’Connor, Arrowsmith Fall Heifer Calf (13) 1. Lakeshore Doorman Blaze-ET, Taylor Powell, Tremont 2. Silverview-Lane Drmn Eva-ET, Brennan Woker, Greenville 3. Erbacres Solomon Lydia, Delana Erbsen, Lanark 4. Bri-Mel-Acres Ariel, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno 5. Schluter DB Amber-ET, Daulton & Tailor Neuhaus
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Ocean-View Sanchez Zangria, Kadence Wolff
Spring Yearling Heifer (3) 1. ZMP Gueldener Airlift Blair, Zachary Paul, Worden 2. Bri-Mel-Acres Brimel Ava, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno 3. Team Sid Sensational Storm, Briley Lenkaitis, Eldorado Winter Yearling Heifer (3) 1. MD-Maple-Lawn Sid Luxury-ET, Brennan Woker, Greenville 2. Erbacres Atwood Cadillac, Delana Erbsen, Lanark 3. Erbacres Avalanche Dessa-ET, Connor & Nevin Erbsen, Lanark Fall Yearling Heifer (6) 1. Ludwigs-DG Ambrosia-ET, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno 2. Apple-Pts Arianny-ET, Connor, Nathan & Nevin Erbsen, Lanark 3. Oakfield Arch Dorrie-ET, Landon Hilgendorf, Nokomis 4. Erbacres Atwood Chloe, Delana Erbsen, Lanark Summer Junior 2-Year-Old (3) 1. Irwindale Gold Chip Mojo, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason 2. Erbacres Justice of Liberty, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 3. Oakfield Jacoby Disney-ET, Noelle Clementz, Nokomis
Summer Yearling Heifer (4) 1. Erbacres Defiant Lace, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. B-J-Grove Doorman Maddie, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 3. Irwindale Atwoode Marco, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason
Junior 2-Year-Old (4) 1. Erbacres DB Analou, Nevin Erbsen, Lanark 2. Rob-Sara Awe Lovelee-Red-ET, Magen, Rachel & Matt Busker & Coleton & Collin Meier, Ridott 3. Irwindale Bradnick Raven, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason
Reserve Junior Champion - Taylor Powell Junior Champion - Kasey Clanton
Reserve Intermediate - Sarah & Dawn Irwin Intermediate Champion - Nevin Erbsen
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B-J-Grove Whipper Snapper, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove
Senior 2-Year-Old (5) 1. Erbacres Atwood Sabrina, Payton Erbsen, Lanark 2. Ms Oaktop Atwd Elanna-ET, Lane, Brady & Samantha Heinzmann, Carlyle 3. Miss Kalif Rose-Red, Jessica Wittenstein, Glenview 4. Ludwigs-DG Atw Asher-ET, Coleton Meier, Ridott 5. Lucky-King McCutchen Popcicle, Shana Lueking, Centralia Junior 3-Year-Old (1) 1. Erbacres McCutch Deetra, Nathan Erbsen, Lanark Senior 3-Year-Old (3) 1. Erbacres Reginald Livid, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. Irwindale Goldsun Midnight, Kasey Clanton, Mulberry Grove 3. Red-E-J-My Kboy Mackin-ET, Rachel Busker, Ridott 4-Year-Old (7) 1. Erbacres Statue of Liberty-Et, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. R-Homestead Atwood Epitome, Landon Hilgendorf, Nokomis 3. Erbacres Atwood El Cortes, Payton Erbsen, Lanark 4. Irwindale Atwood Mickey, Sarah & Dawn Irwin, Beason 5. Scottmore Doorman 3875-ET, Magen Busker, Ridott 5-Year-Old (2) 1. Erbacres Atwood Sophie, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 2. Hardwood Guthrie Madelta, Rachel Busker, Ridott Aged Cow (1) 1. Erbacres Atwood Minnie, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark 150,000-Lb. Cow (1) 1. Hosto Glen Skittles, Magen Busker, Ridott
Champion Bred & Owned - Payton Erbsen Grand Champion photo on page 24 of the Midwest Holsteins section Fall 2018
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST July 19, 2018 · Judge: Norm Nabholz, West Union, IA
JUNIOR GIRLS SHOWMANSHIP 3rd Kadence Wolff 2nd Rachel Busker 1st Kelly O’Connor
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS SHOWMANSHIP 3rd Delana Erbsen 2nd Kaylie Huels 1st Emily Sheehan
SENIOR GIRLS SHOWMANSHIP 3rd Ellie Lenkaitis 2nd Jessica Wittenstein 1st Dawn Irwin
JUNIOR BOYS SHOWMANSHIP 3rd Cole Saathoff 2nd Justin Irwin 1st Nevin Erbsen
SENIOR BOYS SHOWMANSHIP 3rd Brady Heinzmann 2nd Zach Paul 1st Lane Heinzmann
ADVANCE SHOWMANSHIP 2nd Dawn Irwin 1st Payton Irwin
Thank you to our Show Sponsors! GOLD SPONSORS Compeer Financial Hicks,Williams, Crawford & Lynch LLP Mickey Seeds, Inc. Prairie State Select Sires ST Genetics Sunshine Genetics United Prairie Zimmerman Transfer, Inc.
SILVER SPONSORS Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition Beth Herges Photography Farm Credit Illinois Kaeb Sales, Inc. Pinnacle Livestock Nutrition Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. Vita Plus-Lanark Ag Center Wells Fargo
SHOWMANSHIP SPONSORS Andis Company Char-La-Don Holsteins Clearfield Farms/Jerry & Sharon Smith Erbacres Holsteins Dave & Bonnie Fisher Golden Oaks Farm Lindale Holsteins Pollard Dairy Illinois Holstein Herald
BRONZE SPONSORS Cattle Connection Eastland Feed & Grain, Inc. Monroe Westphalia Surge Koehn, Inc. Priority IAC BRED & OWNED SPONSORS Erbacres Holsteins
RIBBON & ROSETTE SPONSORS Holstein Foundation
Thank you to all of our class sponsors, both Junior and Open! Page 13
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
August 17, 2018 · Springfield, IL · Judge: Bruce Gingerich, IN
SUPERIOR YOUNG DAIRY PRODUCERS
TOP 3 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Lane Heinzmann, Carlyle Addison Raber, Gridley Rachel Scidmore, Chadwick
Reserve Grand Champion - Bluff-Ridge Atwood Bridget, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith Grand Champion - Zehrview Rainy Silver - Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr, Graymont Photo credit: Cowsmo
Junior Champion: Zehrview Aftershock Hi-Whey, Rosalee, Zehr, Graymont Reserve Junior Champion: Lakeshore Sid Banana-ET, Lakeshore Holsteins, Tremont Intermediate & Grand Champion: Zehrview Rainy Silver, Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr, Graymont Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Bluff-Ridge Atwood Bridget, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith Reserve Intermediate Champion: Tencleve Atwood Sofie-ET, Erdman Dairy, Chenoa Reserve Senior Champion: Carters-Corner Fever Pen, Tyler Carter, Greenville
TOP 3 MANAGEMENT TEST WINNERS Addison Raber, Gridley Rachel Scidmore, Chadwick Lane Heinzmann, Carlyle
Illinois Holstein Cover Photo Contest Would you like your photo to be the cover of the Winter Herald?
TOP 3 DAIRY JUDGING WINNERS Dawn Irwin, Beason Jacob Raber, Gridley Addison Raber, Gridley
Deadline: November 1st Send to: Stephanie Hammerly, Editor - briardesigns@gmail.com Page 14
TOP 3 SKILL-A-THON WINNERS Lane Heinzmann, Carlyle Briley Lenkaitis, Eldorado Rachel Scidmore, Chadwick
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ILLINOIS STATE HOLSTEIN PICNIC
September 9, 2018 ¡ Arrowsmith, IL ¡ Hosted by Bluff-Ridge Holsteins The 2018 State Holstein Picnic was hosted by Bluff-Ridge Holsteins in Arrowsmith, Illinois. It was a windy day filled with sunshine and a great time to visit with other Illinois Holstein breeders from across the state! Everyone was thankful for a break from rain! Holstein Association USA President Boyd Schaufelberger shared updates from the National Association and Illinois Holstein Association President Ed Smith shared updates from the State Association. Special thank you to the Butler family for hosting us this year!
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