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Illinois Holstein Herald
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ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION
FEATURES
Officers
2007 Illinois Championship Show Dedication ............ Page 15
President............................................................................................................ Jim Schumacher 8 Co. Rd. 50 N, Teutopolis, Ill. 62467; 217/857-6374 j-makerdairy@effingham.net Vice President............................................................................................... Dale Drendel 15N057 Walker Road, Hampshire, Ill. 60140; 847/683-2590 ddrendel@fvi.net Secretary/Treasurer........................................................................................... Lori Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Road, Rockford, Ill. 61102; 815/972-0001 moolyons@aol.com
4-H Judging Teams ........................................................... Page 20
Executive Members
Illinois Championship Holstein Show..................................Page 11
Jerry Smith....................................................................................... Davis Joann Hartman........................................................................... Waterloo Brian Olbrich............................................................................... Harvard Kevin Wendling.......................................................................... Altamont
815/865-5683 618/939-7075 815/943-0798 618/483-5532
Board of Directors Meeting Notes....................................... Page 21 Butlerview Holsteins............................................................ Page 8 District Show Results ......................................................... Page 24 Illinois Holstein Dutchess Contest ..................................... Page 16 Illinois State Holstein Futurity Show ..................................Page 10 Illinois State Fair Junior Show .......................................... Page 19
Co-Editors
Illinois State Fair Open Show ........................................... Page 18
Julie Drendel 8750 Millpond Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; 614/805-7932 julie@illinoisholsteins.com Molly Florent 2283 Knob Hill Dr. #9 Okemos, MI 48864; 815/670-3706 molly@illinoisholsteins.com
Illinois State Show Junior Show ...................................... Page 14
Website Reporter
State Convention Registration.............................................. Page 22
Karen Schaufelberger 968 Shady Grove Ave. Greenville, Ill 62246 618/664-0789
karen@illinoisholsteins.com
Picture Policy of the Illinois Holstein Herald ....................... Page 29 State Picnic ........................................................................ Page 7 Superior Young Producer Awards ....................................... Page 20
Directors - Term Expires 2007 *Heart of Illinois................................................ Dick Muller, Washington *Lincolnland................................................... David Ruppert, Nokomis Tri-County...................................................... Dale Drendel, Hampshire Tri-County............................................................... Joe Engel, Hampshire
National Holstein Convention .......................................... Page 30
University of Illinois Initiates Bingham Endowment ..... Page 21 309/444-2486 217/563-2846 847/683-2590 847/683-3482
Directors - Term Expires 2008 Boone-Winnebago.................................................. Brent Pollard, Rockford Clinton.................................................................Don Lueking, Centralia Effingham........................................................... Howard Dust, Shumway Heart of Illinois..............................................Tricia Kilburn-Zehr, Graymont Jo-Carroll.................................................................. John Erbsen, Lanark *McHenry-Lake................................................... Brian Olbrich, Harvard *McHenry-Lake............................................... Brian Wesemann, Huntley Mississippi Valley........................................................ Bill Deters, Quincy Southern........................................................... Joann Hartman, Waterloo *Stephenson......................................................... Verlo DeWall, Shannon Stephenson......................................................... Kent Smith, Orangeville
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* Ineligible for re-election
** Completing an unexpired term
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Other Representatives Mike Hutjens University of Illinois Extension Page 4
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Calendar ............................................................................ Page 5 District News ................................................................... Page 26 Dutchess Domain ............................................................... Page 6 From the Editors ................................................................. Page 5 From the Field .................................................................... Page 6 Letter to the Editors .............................................................. Page 5
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Holstein Association USA Regional Representative Larry Kleiner 850 Old Hwy. 127; Greenville, Ill. 62246
Adverstiser’s Index ................................................................ Page 5
Junior District News ........................................................ Page 31
Directors - Term Expires 2009 Gateway.................................................. Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove Boone-Winnebago.......................................... Stephanie Stout, Sharon, WI Clinton.............................................................. Jason Brammeier, Carlyle *Effingham..................................................... Kevin Wendling, Altamont Gateway ........................................................................... David Freeman *Jo-Carroll......................................................... Dennis Steffes, Elizabeth *Lincolnland................... ................................... Lee Oltmanns, Nokomis Mississippi-Valley............................................... Beth Weas Cash, Paloma *Southern................................................... Norbert Hasheider, Okawville *Stephenson................................................................. Jerry Smith, Davis
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On the Cover:
Summer is the time for friends and families to gather at local Holstein events. Snapshots from throughout the summer grace this issue’s cover. “The opinions and views expressed in paid advertisements in the Illinois Holstein Herald are not necessarily those held by the Board of Directors, employees or membership of this Association.” Illinois Holstein Herald (ISSN 1520-4472) is published four times a year, March, June, October and December at 205 West Fourth St., Minster, Ohio 45865-0101, 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, 8750 Millpond Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 October 2007
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ADVERTISER’S INDEX
Accelerated Genetics Page 2 Ainger Farms Page 33 BDG Genetics Page 33 B-J-Grove Page 33 BLM Fall Dairy Page 33 Bluff-Ridge Page 35 Blukel Holsteins Page 33 Bri-Mel Acres Page 33 Car-Mer Farm, LLP Page 6, 33 Cearfield Farm Page 33 Clint-Clair Farms Page 33 Coxbrook Farms Page 33 Dair-E-Land Holsteins, Inc. Page 33 DoDel Holsteins Page 33 Dust Dairy Farm Page 33 Edler Farm Page 33 The Edwards Family Page 33 Ellingson’s White Hill Farm Page 33 Elm Farms, Inc. Page 35 Erbacres Holsteins Page 33 Evergreen Lawn Farm Page 33 Flat-Net Dairy Page 33 Fruendly Acres Page 33 Francis Halpin Farms Page 34 Gaf-Fine Farms, Inc. Page 36 Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Page 33 Golden Oaks Farm Page 33 Halldale Farms Page 33 Holbrich Holsteins Page 36 Holstein International Page 27 Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Page 34 Interglobe Genetics Page 26 Irwindale Holsteins Page 34 J-Maker Dairy Farm Page 34 Jan Ann Rae Holsteins Page 34 K-J Holsteins Page 34 K-Lane Farms Page 36 Kaco-Vu Page 34 Kepotah Page 36 Kochnook Farm Page 34 Koll-Kreek Holsteins Page 34 Knebel Circle-K Page 13 Laeschway Dairy Page 32, 36 Lenkaitis Holsteins Page 34 Lindale Holsteins Page 28, 34 Luck-E Holsteins Page 34 Lucky-King Holsteins Page 34 Ludwig Farms Page 36
Mackinson Dairy Farm Macomber Farm Massbach Holsteins Meier Meadows Mil-R-Mor Mitchell’s Holsteins Neu-Way Holsteins Net-A-Way Farms Dairy O-Bee Holsteins Oertel Farms, Inc. Oltmanns, Lee PR Farms Platz Dairy Farm Pleasantland Farm Po-Cop Holsteins R-Homestead Farm R-Vision Holsteins Ravendale Farm Roblee Farms Rock-I Farms Roes-Mor Rolling Lawns Farms Rollin-Huels Dairy Farm Rotesown Select Sires Semex Shan-Hart Holsteins Shanks Farm Shannondoah Holsteins Schaufine Farms Schaulane Holsteins Show-N-Style Cattle Smith, Ed Stevenson Holstein Club Sum-Daze Holsteins Sunshine Genetics Team Holsteins TimTam Acres Tuck’s O’er the Hill Farm Twendell Holsteins Vital-I Von-View Dairy Farm Weaver-Lea Wildvale Registered Holsteins Will-Can-Do Holsteins Winter Dairy Farm Zehrview Holsteins
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To the Illinois Holstein Association, I would like to say thanks for the Klussendorf Memorial Trophy for the Junior Champion Bred and Owned Award at the Illinios Championship Show. It is a real honor to receive this award. Connor Erbsen To the Sponors of the Junior All-Illinois Awards, Thank you for your donation to the show. I really enjoy showing and I was very excited to receive my plaque! Connor Erbsen
From the Editors ... Hello Illinios Holstein enthusiasts! We are again pleased to present you with the Midwest issue of the Illinois Holstein Herald. We would like to thank the WI, MN, IA, and SD Holstein Association for collaborating with us on this issue to help increase circulation for our advertisers. Also, we would like to commend our organization on the tremendous response for ads this time around. We hope you find more value for you advertising investment with this issue. It was great visiting with everyone at summer shows, sales and the state picnic. We would again like to thank the Kasbergen family for their extreme generosity in hosting this event. We would like to congratulate Bob Miller on being named the 2007 Distguished Dairy Cattle breeder by the National Dairy Shrine. We know you are truly deserving of this presitigous honor. We look forward to seeing everyone this fall at the Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. Bob Fruend and his sale committee have been working very hard on getting outstanding consignments. Bob will assure everyone that this is one of the best sales Illinois has hosted for a long time. Finally, we also hope everyone will join the Tri-County Club in December as they host the State Convention. We would like to give a final reminder to support the Juniors in their Holstein Royalty print raffle, which will conlclude at state convention.
Julie & Molly CALENDAR October 3 October 5 October 6 October 27 November 3 November 5 November 17
Internationl Junior Holstein Show, World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis. International Holstein Show (heifers), World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis. International Holstien Show (cows), World Dairy Expo, Madision, Wis. Illinois Golden Opportunity Sale, Carlyle Grand National Junior Holstein Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky. Mid-East National Holstien Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky. Junior Annual Meeting, Champaign (see www.illinoisholsteins.com for more details)
December 5 Annual Board Meetings, Sycamore December 6-7 State Senior Convention, Sycamore
Next Herald deadline will be December 1, 2007. Please let Julie or Molly know if you are interested in doing an advertising. ** Reminder: Juniors receive discounts on placing ads.
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Dutchess Domain Hello everyone! My name is Emily Lyons and I will be representing the Illinois Junior Holstein Association as the 2007 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. I hail from Boone-Winnebago Junior Holstein Club where I have been an active member for many years. My family and I live on a small farm just outside of Rockford. I am currently 18 years old and am a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in animal sciences. I am truly honored to have been selected as your new Holstein Dutchess. The contestants this year were all extremely qualified and did an excellent job. I would like to thank Vicki Stohlquist for coordinating the contest and all of the judges. As a Dutchess contestant, I was able to sit up close to one of the best State Shows ever. I would like to commend the exhibitors for bringing out such a high-quality group of animals. Congratulations to all the winners. While at the State Show, I also had the pleasure of meeting the first ever Dutchess, Karen Harms. Also I was able to attend the Illinois State Fair and pass out ribbons and awards at the Junior and Open Holstein Shows. Congratulations to all of the exhibitors there also. I would also like to thank Marla Behrens for allowing me to work in the Dairy Building while I was at the State Fair. It was fun getting to talk to adults and children about the Holstein Industry. Congratulations to the Junior members who went to the 2007 National Holstein Convention in Nashville, TN. They did a great job representing our state, a special Congrats to the Senior Dairy Bowl Team for winning their division. Another note on Junior issues, as you may already know, the Juniors are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a print of Holstein Royalty by Larry Schultz. Tickets are being sold for $5 each or 3/$10. The winner will receive either the print or
a cash prize. The drawing will be held at the State Senior Convention in Sycamore, IL on De cember 6-7. If you don’t already have your tickets, please purchase some. Good luck to everyone at the fall shows and for those with upcoming classifications. Hopefully, I will see everyone at the fall events!
Emily Lyons
Turn to page 16 for the full story on this year’s dutchess contest and profiles of each contestant.
From the Field... Finally!!! We have good milk prices and they may actually stay decent for a while. The question everyone is asking them selves is what opportunities should you take advantage of? Certainly there are all kinds of options to consider. One opportunity that is always available is adding some top genetics to your herd. I realize that most of you already have top cow families that you are working with in your herd. One thing we have to keep in mind is the pace at which genetics are advancing. Page 6
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As of the week ending August 18, the Holstein Association had registered 13,811 ET calves this year. The 13,811 calves represent the best of the best. Before embryo transfer, a breeder, with the help of good a genetic base, good mating, and good luck, could stay competitive. But ET has propagated the genes of the best cow families to the point that it is almost impossible to ever catch the leaders, no matter what type of pedigree you are talking about. Yes lighting will continue to strike and cow families will always emerge from nowhere. But if you bet on lighting striking you are going to lose. If you want to be part of breeding and merchandising the best of the best you should consider buying into one of
the greeat cow families, and what better time than when you hopefully have a little extra cash to do it with. If you study the herds most of us consider to be at the top already you will find that even they add new genetics from time to time. The State Sale and others are being put together right now and I can assure you this fall will offer some of the best cattle ever sold. Study the advertising and catalogs, and consult people you trust for information and advice. Yes cattle may be a bit higher this fall than in the past but there will still be good buys out there.
Larry Kleiner
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Illinois State Holstein Picnic
The Illinois State Holstein Picnic was held Sunday September 9th at Stone Ridge Dairy in Mansfield, Illinois. The weather couldn’t have been better, as approximately 300 Holstein enthusiasts flocked to George and Kara Kasbergen’s 3,000-cow dairy from all corners of the state. “I thought it was a great picnic…one of the best in a long time,” said Illinois Holstein Association President Jim Schumacher. The attendance was also one of the best we have had in recent years, and the hosts were extremely gracious.” The day began at 11:00 with hayride tours around the farm. As guests loaded the wagons, the group moved towards the office and milking parlor. The parlor experts from Kaeb Sales were stationed there to talk about the milking equipment and milking procedure on the farm. The group then loaded back onto Kara & George Kasbergen the hay wagons, driven by fellow welcomed their guests Heart-of-Illinois club member Lynn Zehr. They went through the large freestall barn for everyone to experience first-hand how the rest of the commercial herd is housed. The next stop was the feed commodity barn, where none other than Dr. Mike Hutjens was stationed to talk about the TMR constituents.
Tour goe-ers await the hayride around the farm
The Schaufelberger girls admiring the show barn
As one would expect, Mike had a Penn State shaker box on hand to talk about particle size of the ration as well. Many people were awed by the large pile of feed in the bunker silo and the immense quantities of feed. “I believe it was good for our group to see a farm this size. The industry is leading towards big farms, so it is good for people to look at the dairy, talk to the owners, and to see what is both good and bad,” said Jim. “Our members were exposed to something a little different in the industry, and that can never hurt you.” Once the first groups returned from the tours, the crowd was seated for lunch. After welcoming everyone to the farm, Kara Kasbergen instructed everyone towards the food lines and provided the invocation. Like everything else at the dairy, the lunch was second to none, with the California-style tri-tip steak being a favorite among the group. While everyone was seated in the tent, there were several Illinois Holstein Association members who made a few comments after lunch. Emcee for the day, Mike Hutjens first introduced and thanked the entire Kasbergen family for their generosity and class for hosting the picnic. Mike then called on Jim Schumacher to welcome the Illinois Holstein Herald
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group, followed by comments from Larry Kleiner, National Holstein Association Representative; Bob Fruend, State Sale Convention Chair; Linda Drendel, State Convention Coordinator from TriCounty; and Marla Behrens, Midwest Dairy Association. While they still had the crowd’s attention, the junior members had their worker’s auction. Although it’s typically held at state show, the junior members all agreed the time and location was ideal for Carson Kasbergen and the change this year. After the auction, the Kelly Sheehan, high seller from worker’s auction Kasbergens raffled off several door prizes to their guests. Throughout the afternoon, the group continually roamed around the new show barn, situated right beside tent where the group had finished eating. Based on comments from several top Holstein breeders, many agreed that it was among the best show barns they had seen for a modern set-up. Among the cattle in the impressive new facility were some of the Kasbergen kids’ summer show animals. “The cattle here are not just bought to show, but to make money and to help the industry,” said Lee Oltmanns, independent dairy consultant from Nokomis, Illinois. “It is good for Illinois to have
The 300 guests enjoying the outstanding meal
someone like George in the industry who is really friendly and who helps Illinois Holsteins.” As the crowd gradually dwindled, many agreed it will be hard to top this event next year. However, the positive atmosphere of the picnic left everyone excited about the picnic and the industry as a whole. “The state picnic has always been one of our better attended events, and I thought this one made it even more exciting,” said Jim. “I think it will regenerate excitement for the picnic in future years.”
Junior Worker’s Auction at State Picnic 5 Juniors Brought $970 Seller Kyle Mitchell Danny Zehr John Mitchell Emily Lyons Kelly Sheehan
Buyer Amount Alan Tucker $110 Kenny Hartman $200 Golden Oaks $200 Kevin Lyons $200 Carson Kasbergen $220 Page 7
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Butlerview Holsteins In a League of its Own
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his year at the Illinois Championship Holstein Show, all eyes were on the winning four-year-old and five-year-old cows that were pulled out for Grand Champion. Shortly after Judge Roger Turner made Olmar Roy Crystal Grand Champion and Shoremar S Alicia 2-ETN Reserve Grand Champion, owner Jeff Butler was beaming with satisfaction from ringside. While few people have owned both Grand and Reserve Champion at the Illinois State Show, Jeff is no stranger to the winner’s circle. He currently owns approximately 70 head of registered Holsteins, many of which are known by their household names by Holstein enthusiasts throughout the country for their showring success. Although Jeff has owned his fair share of class winners at the state and national levels, his involvement in registered Holsteins began like many other Illinois junior members.
The Early Years Showing
Jeff grew up on a grain and dairy farm in Chebanse, Illinois with his parents and brother, Jim and sisters, Julie and Jennifer. Jeff and his siblings were strongly involved in 4-H, FFA, and dairy judging. They showed at the state fair and state show ever since they were kids. His dad was also quite active in the Illinois State Holstein Association, serving as
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one of the past state presidents who helped the next year to be named All-American and unite the northern and southern shows to the All-Canadian as a senior-2-year-old. “She was maybe the greatest 2-year-old one state show that exists today. While showing as a junior, Jeff said they ever,” said Jeff. “I think she was the first heifer were always competitive in the junior show, to be Junior Champion at Madison and then and in 1985 Butlerview had the Reserve come back to win the two-year-old class.” Around that time, Jeff was finishing up Grand Champion at the Illinois State Show with a Pinehurst Copyright daughter. Then college and originally wanted to milk cows in 1987 they exhibited the Grand Champion on the home farm but his parents encouraged his siblings and him to take jobs off-farm to animal. Later in 1989 and 1990, they started ensure a more consistent form of income. Currently, Jeff resides in Springfield, showing the kind that did well at national Illinois and works shows. Their first All“Two things I am a for a company American Nomination was in 1989 with a senior calf, stickler on... I like cows with that sells fertilizer, and Helenlane Katie Merv. really good udders and they chemicals fungicides to “The next year, I talked have to have an open, dairy rib large farms. to a guy from Quebec who Additionally, he fitted our calf at Harrisburg with some style.” is in a partnership and Madison the year before. He said there was a heifer I just had to look with in a business out of Wisconsin called at up in Canada,” Jeff explained. He was in Calves-4-U, where they own several hundred his junior year at the University of Illinois at recipient animals. People will send embryos the time, but Jeff made the trip to Quebec from all over the country to put in these to purchase the heifer, Bermaska Starbuck animals. Once Jeff was able to establish himself Chancel. He had tremendous success with Chancel better in the professional world, he began in the U.S. She was named All-American and buying into more and more cow families that Reserve All-Canadian as a fall calf, and then could do well on the national show circuit. However, before investing in such elite went on to win Junior Champion honors at World Dairy Expo as a senior yearling. cows, they have to meet certain criteria. “Two things I am a stickler on…I like Although he sold her that fall, she came back
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cows with really good udders and they have to have an open, dairy rib with some style,” Jeff explained. “In heifers I like a real dairy, open rib and a chiseled front end. They need to walk up hill, have a long neck and lots of style.” With those ideas in the back of his mind, Jeff has become involved with some of the most popular cow families in the world.
Alicia and Adeen
If you say “Alicia” in the dairy industry, there is no mistaking which cow you are talking about. Shoremar S Alicia (3E-97) may be one of the most respected Holstein cows today, and surely the most worldrenown cow that Jeff Butler has owned. Jeff originally acquired Alicia after he purchased her full sister, Ms Kingstead Chief Adeen (EX-94). “I bought Adeen with Lance Ruppert at Callum McKinven’s first dispersal in Canada,” Jeff said. Shortly after Alicia emerged on the scene, and when she started to make a name for herself, it quickly drew Jeff’s attention. “I had heard about this Alicia cow, but had never seen her,” commented Jeff. “I went to Ontario to see her in March of 2000, and that was when I bought her with Kingstead Farms and Howard Binder.” While some may think it would be a gamble to make a large investment in such prolific cows, Jeff didn’t have any doubts about his decisions. “Starbuck Ada was one of our favorite cows around in the late 80’s and early 90’s, so I felt confident to buy Adeen and Alicia,” Jeff explained. Aitkenbrae Starbuck Ada is the dam of both Adeen and Alicia. Currently, both Adeen and Alicia are housed at Trans Ova Genetics, Iowa.
Alicia 2 and Crystal
After Alicia was named World Champion in 2000 and Grand Champion at the Royal Winter Fair, the owners decided to clone her through Cyagra in Pennsylvania. “Ever since the clone was a baby calf, she not only resembled Alicia in her makeup, but also in color and mannerisms,” Jeff explained. “It is really interesting to see how similar they really are.” Shoremar S Alicia 2-ETN developed into an impressive young cow, scoring VG-88 as a two-year-old, but they didn’t think she was developed quite well-enough to show her that year. However, this year she was ready for the showring, and claimed the title Illinois Holstein Herald
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of Reserve Grand Champion at the 2007 94 points, the maximum score for a cow in her 3rd lactation. Illinois Championship Holstein Show. “She calved in December last year and has really developed since she was dry,” Jeff said. “She got bigger, deeper in the barrel, and also Parade of Perfection Sale got more spring to her barrel.” With the recent success of the ButlerviewToday, Alicia 2 is scored Ex-92, the owned animals, Jeff felt the time had come maximum score for a 2nd calf cow. She is to have a sale to offer progeny of his cows to housed at Doug and Melanie Nifong’s farm other Holstein breeders. Thus, the Butlerview in Orfordville, Wisconsin. Parade of Perfection sale has been set for While everyone watching from the rail March 1, 2008 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. at the Illinois State Show had to admire the “I thought with the amount of animals power and style of Alicia 2, she may have I have, it would be a good time to sell been overshadowed a bit by the silky, black everything when prices are good,” explained five-year-old that beat Alicia 2 for Grand Jeff. “You only get one or two chances to cash Champion honors. in, and since I have two younger children to Olmar Roy Crystal, with her tremendous raise at home, and with the popularity of udder and dairy quality, made a logical show Alicia and the Adeens, I thought I would go winner for Judge Turner. ahead and sell all things less than six years While she was right of age. Milk prices look “With the timing of the sale on for the July show, like they will stay really she had come a long and the quality of the animals, good, so it is a great time way from earlier in the we think it could be a sale for to get the most value for year. my animals.” the ages.” “She calved the 1st In the upcoming sale, of September last year, Jeff says he plans to sell but had a DA and got really thin. She almost 8-10 daughters of Alicia, 8-10 daughters died; we had to take her to the UW-Madison of Adeen, as well as several daughters from vet school. It took until this spring to get her Pfaffs Gibson Rally (EX-92), Olmar Roy body back,” said Jeff, who has owned Crystal Crystal (EX-94), Vital-I Integrity Anastasia for 2 years now. (EX-95), Wegnerlann Gabby (EX-94), and Jeff originally saw Crystal during World Combination Jed Erica (2E-94). Dairy Expo at Madison as a junior 3-year-old. Along with his own animals, Jeff plans to “I think she stood 3rd or 4th, but she was my feature twenty elite guest consignments to favorite cow in the class,” Jeff recalled. “I’d engage additional interest. been thinking about her, but everyone said I “I am excited to say we have a Goldwyn couldn’t get her bought.” out of Ashlyn, a daughter of Apple-Red, a However, he was persistent with the issue Durham from Jed Debra, a Goldwyn from and finally was able to buy half of her with Reginia, a Red Rampage from Marlene-Red, the breeder of the cow, Olmar Farms of and daughters from Liberty Rae and Idee Minnesota. Lustre,” said Jeff. Shortly after the recent Illinois State Show, “With the timing of the sale and quality Crystal returned to her home at Doug and of the animals, we think it could be a sale for Melanie Nifong’s in Wisconsin, and scored the ages.” Page 9
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Illinois State Holstein Futurity Show Thursday, July 19, 2007 • Bloomington, Ill • Judge - Larry Tande; Medford, Minn. This year’s Illinois State Holstein Futurity had one of the largest payouts in the history of the show. Breeders from across the state came out in full force to exhibit the best their farm had to offer. Results of the show are listed below: 2-Year-Old Futurity (18 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
B-J-Grove Cousteau Sunset Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. R-Homestead Champion Tate Lora Hilgendorf; Nokomis, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Roy Fantasy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover Patrick Devore; Mulberry Grove, Ill. Vitale Encore Dazzle Maria Vitale; Dixon, Ill. Erbacres Hi Metro Dee-ET John Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. Timtam-Acres Champ Sweet Pea Chelsie Stewart; Mulberry Grove, Ill. Christalene Encounter Luna Chris & Lori Smith; Peotone, Ill. Rock-I Shell2 Sky F Solome Rock-I Farm; Orangeville, Ill Erbacres Kite Francesca Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. R-Homestead Gibson Cauleen Lora Hilgendorf; Nokomis, Ill. MS Miracle Astro Dazzle-ET Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Erbacres SS Cayce-Red-ET Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.
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14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Christalene Adolph Lulu Chris& Lori Smith; Peotone, Ill. Rock-I Ali Mank Allison Rock-I Farm; Orangeville; Ill. Irwindale Gibson Fawn Maurice Irwin; Beason, Ill. Schaufine Durham Beyonce-ET Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. Echo-L Astro Aspen Randy Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill.
5-Year-Old Futurity (5 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Irwindale Leduc Molly Team Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Durham Berma-ET DJ Hisle; Arrowsmith, Ill. R-Homestead Storm Tonite Jene Dawn Ruppert; Nokomis, Ill. Elm-Nor-Way Storm Whirlwind Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill. Elm-Nor-WayOutside Rodeo Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill.
2 yr old: 1st - $390.19 2nd - 234.03 3rd - 175.52 4th - 156.02 5th - 117.01 6th thru 10th - $78.01 11th thru 15th - 58.50 16th thru 18th - 39.00
5 yr old: 1st - $676.32 2nd - 541.04 3rd - 405.78 4th - 270.52 5th - 270.52
Judge Larry Tande with B-J-Grove Cousteau Sunset, the winning 2-year-old Futurity cow. She is held by Lucas Clanton, owner.
Futurity nomination forms will be sent out after the first week of October. If you do not receive an entry form, please contact Ed Smith: 847.395.5976 or 847.372.0602. Entry forms and fees are due to Smith by November 1.
Kevin Kriegel with Irwindale Leduc Molly, winner of the 5-year-old Futurity class. Molly is owned by Team Holsteins.
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Illinois Championship Holstein Show Friday, July 20, 2007 • Bloomington, Ill • Judge - Roger Turner; Guelph, Ontario
Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Left to right: Boone-Winnebago Dutchess, Stephanie Aves; Doug Nifong with Reserve Grand Champion, Shoremar BKB S Alicia 2-ETN; Melanie Nifong with Grand Champion, Olmar Roy Crystal; Illinois Holstein Dutchess, Emily Lyons and Judge, Roger Turner. Spring Heifer Calves (6 shown) 1. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill 2. Macland Dundee L Button Caitlin Meyer; Manteno, Ill. 3. Flat-Net Blitz Cristina Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. 4. Zehrview Stanley C-Quiz Amanda & Alexis Zehr; Waterloo, Ill. 5. Greenlea Ad Lib-Red-ET Paula Bovre; Lanark, Ill. Winter Heifer Calves (13 shown) 1. MS Katys Rampage Meyer, Caprio & Price; Manteno, Ill. 2. Price-View Sstorm Aileen C. Meyer & J. Price; Manteno, Ill. 3. Tower-Ridge Primetime Paris; Austin Redemacher; Penfield, Ill 4. Miss Lady Lindor-ET Ron Mikulice; Orangeville, Ill. 5. Lindale Aspen Maybelle Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Fall Heifer Calves (13 shown) 1. LA-Foster Astro Patty 2 Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill 2. MS Astro Passion C. Meyer & J. Price; Manteno, Ill. 3. MS KA-GEO Kite Maui-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill 4. Rock-I Lorri Dundee Lambada Rock-I Farm; Orangeville, Ill. 5. B-J-Grove Terrason BB Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. Summer Yearling (7 shown) 1. Erbacres Goldwyn Peace Connor Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 2. Graybill Damion Victory Paul Graybill; Freeport, Ill. 3. R-M Dundee Sharon Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 4. Go-Sho Dundee Izadora Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 5. B-J-Grove Mailing Mermaid Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. Spring Yearling (3 shown) 1. Four-M-Acres Dur Cookie-TW J. & J. Butler & Butz; Chebanse, Ill. 2. MS Kathys Sstorm Kalie-ET Meyer, Mardale, Price; Manteno, Ill. 3. Wendy-Oaks Malone Illiana Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Winter Yearling (11 shown) 1. Luck-E Dundee Jenna Blake Meyer; Manteno, Ill. 2. Engelking ELP Clover C. Meyer & J. Price; Manteno, Ill. Illinois Holstein Herald
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Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate Champion Left to right: Boone-Winnebago Dutchess, Stephanie Aves; Jeff Butler with Reserve Intermediate Champion, Reedale S Storm June-Red; Lucas and Michelle Clanton with Intermediate Champion, B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene.
3. Sapa-Ska Astro Sundance-ET Jeff Butler; Chabanse, Ill. 4. AHM Lady Pepperdine Animal Health Mgnt; Monroe, Wis. 5. Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. Fall Yearling (9 shown) 1. Rockland Dundee Marriet J. & J. Butler, Butz; Chebanse, Ill. 2. MS RD Mango C. Meyer & J. Price; Manteno, Ill. 3. Irwindale Gibson Melinda Todd Irwin; Beason, Ill. 4. Zehrview Mystr Bianca Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. 5. Erbacres Durham Delight John Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. Junior Best 3 Females (2 shown) 1. Erbacres Holsteins Kevin Erbsen Family; Larnark, Ill 2. B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. Dry 3 & 4-Yr-Old Cow (5 shown) 1. Golden-Oaks Champ Rae-ET Golden Oaks Farm; Wauconda, Ill. 2. Luck-E-JK Linjet Tizzle Joe Engel & Joel Kietzman 3. J-Maker Sept Storm Dorean Jim Schumacher; Teutopolis, Ill. 4. Winter-Lea Morty Kandy Alison Winter; Altamont, Ill. 5. Mi-Mi Talisma Star Emma Aaron Mitchell; Winnebago, Ill. Dry Aged Cow (3 shown) 1. Erbacres Rm Carolina-Red Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 2. Luck-E Jed Bikini Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Wendy-Oaks Iris Irene Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Junior 2-Yr-Old Cow (8 shown) 1. Reedale S Storm June-Red Jeff Butler & M. Butz; Chebanse, Ill. 2. Budjon-Danny’s Gib Avalon-ET Jerry Smith; Davis, Ill. 3. Erbacres Astri Celica Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 4. Luck-E Bikini Babe-B Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. 5. Rolling Lawns Natural Neal Turley; Greenville, Ill. Senior 2-Yr-Old Cow (19 shown) 1. Erbacres Kite Francesca Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 2. B-J-Grove Cousteau Sunset Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.
Junior Champions Left to right: Joe Price with Honorable Mention Junior Champion, MS Katys Rampage Kaitlin; Brian Meyer with Reserve Junior Champion, Luck-E Dundee Jenna; Connor Erbsen with Junior Champion, Erbacres Goldwyn Peace; Illinois Holstein Dutchess, Emily Lyons. 3. Gardner Durham Kierdra Dale Drendel; Hamphshire, Ill. 4. Quality Ridge Spirite Anita Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 5. Bluff-Ridge Roy Fantasy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. Junior 3-Yr-Old Cow (7 shown) 1. Luck-E Bizar Talent-ET Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Golfing Talent Amaze Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Lindale Hi Metro Naida Lindale Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.
4. Carrousel Mankato Angie Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 5. Windsor-Manor Reva-Red Golden Oaks Farm; Wauconda, Ill. Senior 3-Yr-Old Cow (10 shown) 1. B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 2. Erbacres Lyster Doriah-ET John Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 3. Wesemann Forbidden Marilyn TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. 4. Gardner Durham Keyandra Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.
Premier Breeder and Exhibitor Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess, presents the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners to the Erbsen family. Page 11
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Spring Heifer Calf Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Brian Meyer, 2nd place spring heifer calf; Stephanie Aves, 1st place spring heifer calf
Winter Heifer Calf Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Melissa Saathoof, 2nd place winter heifer calf; Joe Price, 1st place winter heifer calf
2nd place Senior Heifer Calf Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Jeff Price, 1st place senior heifer calf
Summer Yearling Heifer Connor Erbsen, 1st place summer yearling heifer; Paul Graybill, 2nd place summer yearling heifer; Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess
1st place Winter Yearling Heifer Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Brian Meyer, 1st place winter yearling heifer
2nd place Winter Yearling Heifer Erin Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess; Melissa Saathoof, 2nd place winter yearling heifer
Junior 2-year-old cow Jeff Butler, 1st place Junior 2-year-old cow
Junior 2-year-old cow Melanie Nifong, 2nd place Junior 2-year old cow
5. Rolling Lawns Durham Megan Neal Turley; Greenville, Ill. 4-Yr-Old Cow (9 shown) 1. Shoremar BKB S Alicia 2-ETN Alicia 2 Syndicate; Chebanse, Ill. 2. Erbacres Encore Leigh Carla Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 3. Lindale Brent Evette Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 4. B-J-Grove Rubens DD Yvonne Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 5. Clint-Clair Outside Nickel Ryan Kuper; Trenton, Ill. 5-Yr-Old Cow (6 shown) 1. Olmar Roy Crystal Jeff Butler & M. Butz; Chebanse, Ill. 2. Lindale Eland Frisky Julie Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Irwindale Leduc Molly TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. 4. Kagwick Durham Ivy-TW TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. 5. Elm-Nor-Way SStorm Whirlwind Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill. Aged Cow (4 shown) 1. Logganlane Charles Bertha Rob Gunderson; Shannon, Ill. 2. Bosdale Mattie Lee Mary Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill.
3. Bluff-Ridge Leduc Bloom Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. 4. Gardner Durham June Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 125,000 lb. Cow (2 shown) 1. Erbacres Constance Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 2. Chalane Aeroline Josey Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Lindale Mac Dynasty Jeff Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Dam & Daughter (1 shown) 1. Luck-E Holsteins Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. Best Three Females (4 shown) 1. Erbacres Holsteins Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 2. Lindale Holsteins Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. 3. B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 4. 4. Luck-E Holsteins Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. Produce of Dam (2 shown) 1. Lindale Holsteins Jeff Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Erbacres Holsteins Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.
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1st place Senior Heifer Calf Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Carson, George and Brooke Kasbergen, 1st place senior heifer calf
Spring Yearling Heifer Ron Meyer, 2nd place spring yearling heifer; Jeff Butler, 1st place spring yearling
Senior Yearling Heifer Ron Meyer, 2nd place senior yearling heifer; Jeff Butler, 1st place senior yearling heifer
Senior 2-year-old cow Stephanie Aves, Boone-Winnebago Holstein Dutchess; Megan Opperman, Payton Erbsen, Delana Erbsen, 1st Senior 2-year-old cow
Senior 2-year-old cow Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Duthcess; Michelle Clanton, 2nd place Senior 2-year-old cow
Exhibitor’s Herd (2 shown) 1. Erbacres Holsteins Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 2. B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.
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Junior 3-year-old cow Kelly Sheehan, 2nd place Junior 3-year-old cow; Molly Florent, 1st place Junior 3-year-old cow; Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Duthcess
Senior 3-year-old cow Lucas Clanton, 1st place Senior 3-year-old cow; Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Duthcess Senior 3-year-old cow Connor Erbsen, 2nd place Senior 3-year-old cow; Erin Lyons, Illinois Holstein Duthcess
4-year-old cow Paula Bovre, 2nd place 4-year-old cow; Doug Nifong, 1st place 4-year-old cow
5-year-old cow Jeff Drendel, 2nd place 5-year-old cow; Melanie Nifong, 1st place 5-year-old cow; Stephanie Aves, Boone-Winnebago Holstein Dutchess Aged cow Joe Engel, 2nd place Aged cow; Rob Gunderson, 1st place Aged cow
125,000 lbs. cow Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess; Matt Sloan, 2nd place 125,000 lbs. cow; Megan Opperman, Payton Erbsen and Connor Erbsen, 1st place 125,000 lbs. cow
1st place Exhibitors Herd Erbacres Holsteins
Dry 3 and 4-year-old cow Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess; Kelly Sheehan, 2nd place Dry 3 and 4-year-old cow; Ethan Heinzman, 1st place Dry 3 and 4-year-old cow
Dry Aged cow Lisa Alban, 2nd place Dry Aged cow; Paula Bovre, Connor Erbsen and Payton Erbsen, 1st place Dry Aged cow; Stephanie Aves, Boone-Winnebago Holstein Dutchess
Thank you to all the exhibitors, sponsors and committee members of the 2007 Ilinois Championship Show. Good luck this fall and see you next summer!
2nd place Exhibitors Herd B-J-Grove Holsteins
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Illinois State Show Junior Show Thursday, July 19, 2007 • Bloomington, Ill • Judge - Larry Tande; Medford, Minn.
Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Larry Tande, Judge; Emily Lyons, Holstein Dutchess; Luck-E Kreation Cameo, Reserve Grand Champion; Allison Telgmann, owner; Bosdale Mattie Lee, Grand Champion; Kelly Sheehan, leadsman
Intermediate Champions Larry Tande, Judge; Mandy Middleton,Gateway Dutchess; Cross-Wake Mich Kiley, Reserve Intermediate Champion; Jennifer Wakeley, owner; Luck-E Kreation Cameo, Intermediate Champion; Allison Telgmann, owner; Stephanie Aves
Junior Champions Erbacres Goldwyn Peace, Reserve Junior Champion; Connor Erbsen, owner; MS RD Mango, Junior Champion; Caitlyn Meyer & Blake Meyer, owners; Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess Page 14
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Spring Heifer Calves (5 shown) 1. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill 2. Flat-Net Blitz Cristina Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. 3. Zehrview Stanley C-Quiz Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. 4. Bluff-Ridge Aspen Jossy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith; Ill. 5. Char-La-Don Roy Mystery Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Winter Heifer Calves (10 shown) 1. Price-View SStorm Aileen Caitlyn Meyer & Price; Manteno, Ill. 2. Zehrview Lucifer Magic Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. 3. Tower-Ridge Primetime Paris Austin Rademacher; Penfield, Ill. 4. Five West SS Posey Ellie Lenkaitis; Winnebago, Ill. 5. Hagen Stormatic Alani Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 6. Winter-Lea Mason Juniper Jeremy Cielak; Altamont, Ill. 7. Koll-Kreek Wildman Patricia Chris Kollmann; New Baden; Ill. 8. Wendy-Oaks Dexmatic Arial Macy Wendling; Altamont, Ill. 9. Bluff-Ridge Roy Jay-ET Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. 10. Mi-Mi Ally Princess Aaron Mitchell; Winnebago, Ill. Fall Heifer Calves (6 shown) 1. La-Foster Astro Patty 2 Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 2. MS Ka-Geo Kite Maui-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. 3. MS Astro Passion Caitlyn Meyer & Price; Manteno, Ill. 4. B-J-Grove Blitz Monica Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill. 5. Scenic-Edge SS Lisa Red-EY Aves & Burns; Poplar Grove, Ill. 6. Bluff-Ridge Roy Annabell Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. Summer Yearling (7 shown) 1. Erbacres Goldwyn Peace Conner Erbsen; Lanark, Ill. 2. Graybill Damion Victory Paul Graybill; Freeport, Ill. 3. R-M Dundee Sharon Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 4. Go-Sho Dundee Izadora Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 5. Schaufine Damion Bombshell Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. 6. Bluff-Ridge Gibson Dream Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. 7. K-Lane Champion Kendall Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. Spring Yearling (2 shown) 1. Bluff-Ridge Roy Brownie Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. 2. Wendy Oaks Maline Illiana Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Winter Yearling (6 shown) 1. Luck-E Dundee Jenna Blake Meyer; Manteno, Ill. 2. Char-La-Don Hurr Katering Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. 3. Timtam-Acres Roy Joyful Chelsie Stewart; Pocahontas, Ill. 4. Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. 5. Kuk-Lan Nadia Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill. 6. Hedge-Row Blitz Barb Riley Koehn; Peotone, Ill.
Fall Yearling (7 shown) 1. MS RD Mango Caitlin Meyer & Price; Manteno, Ill. 2. Irwindale Gibson Melinda Todd Irwin; Beason, Ill. 3. Two-Fine Zenith Dolly Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. 4. Char-La-Don Blitz Kerchief Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. 5. Erbacres Terrason Capri Megan Opperman; Lanark, Ill. 6. Zehrview Mystr Bianca Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. 7. MS Price Meyer Star Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. Dry 3 & 4-Yr-Old (2 shown) 1. Winter-Lea Morty Kandy Alison Winter; Altamont, Ill. 2. Mi-Mi Talisma Star Emma Aaron Mitchell; Winnebago, Ill. Dry Aged Cow (2 shown) 1. Wendy-Oaks Iris Irene Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. 2. Waview Della Deuce Ashley Seeman; Fairbury, Ill. Junior 2-Yr-Old (3 shown) 1. Schluter Roy Leann Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. 2. Echo-L Astro Aspen Randy Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill 3. Bluff-Ridge Metro Jesse-TW Jennifer Wakeley; Rockford, Ill. Senior 2-Yr-Old (8 shown) 1. Vital-I Leduc Jazz Emily Lyons; Rockford, Ill. 2. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover Patrick Devore; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 3. Quality Ridge Spirte Anita Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 4. Wainter-Lea Starit Bee Jeremy Cielak; Altamont, Ill. 5. Timtam-Acres Champ Sweet Pea Chelsie Stewart; Pocahontas, Ill. 6. Bluff-Ridge Roy Fantasy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. 7. MS Miracle Astro Dazzle-ET Morgan Wendling; Altamonth, Ill. 8. Schaufine Durham Believe Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill. Junior 3-Yr-Old (3 shown) 1. Luck-E Kreation Cameo Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. 2. Schaufine Durham Rosie Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. 3. Golden-Oaks Gibson 3649 Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. Senior 3-Yr-Old (2 shown) 1. Cross-Wake Mich Kiley Jennifer Wakeley; Rockford, Ill. 2. Price-View Dolly Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. 4-Yr-Old (3 shown) 1. Clint-Clair Outside Nickel Ryan Kuper; Trenton, Ill. 2. Schaufine Eland Bang Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. 3. Rolling-Lawns Canyon Bashful Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Aged Cows (3 shown) 1. Bosdale Mattie Lee Mary Alec Zierer; St. Charles, Ill. 2. Bluff-Ridge Leduc Bloom-ET Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. 3. Turtle-Rock Minnie Red-ET Nichole Bressner; Fairbury, Ill.
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State Show Junior Showmanship Winners
Junior Boys Showmanship Kelly Sheehan; Todd Irwin, 3rd place; Matthew Lyons, 2nd place; Carson Kasbergen, 1st place; Emily Lyons
Intermediate Boys Showmanship Aaron Mitchell, 3rd place; Rick Koehn, 2nd place; Josh Huelsmann, 1st place; Mandy Middleton
Senior Boys Showmanship Paul Graybill, 1st place with Mandy Middleton
Junior Girls Showmanship Megan Opperman; 3rd place; Jessica Telgmann; 2nd place; Laura Burns, 1st place; Emily Lyons, Dutchess
Intermediate Girls Showmanship Allison Telgmann, 3rd place; Sarah Butler, 2nd place; Jennifer Wakeley, 1st place; Kelly Sheehan
Senior Girls Showmanship Emily Lyons, 3rd place; Alison Winter, 2nd place; Amy Schaufelberger, 1st place; Mandy Middleton
2007 Illinois Championship Show Dedication Ron and Karen Schaufelberger; Greenville, Illinois
The Illinois Holstein Association is pleased to announce the 2007 Illinois Championship Show Dedication to Ron and Karen Schaufelberger. Ron and Karen have been extremely involved with registered Holsteins in Illinois over the years. Although Ron is known throughout the country as an elite Holstein breeder, he began his involvement at a very young age. His first registered Holstein began as a 4-H project in 1956. Ten years later, he and Karen were married on February 19, 1966. After their marriage, Karen was a legal secretary until the birth of their first child, Ronda, in July of 1967. To keep Karen busy, Ron bought her 500 chickens, and for several years she sold eggs...enough to buy a NEW car. The chicken house was later converted to a calf barn.
Ron and Karen Schaufelberger with Jim Schumacher, Illinois Holstein Association President at the 2007 llinois State Show
Ron farmed with his Dad until 1974 when he and Karen built a double four swingline milking parlor and began milking 37 cows. They made some improvements and added to the herd over the years, and in 2006, after 39 years of milking cows, the herd of 125 cows and 100 acres was sold to their son-in-law and daughter, Steve and Emily Laesch. Some of their Holstein activities and accomplishments include Illinois Holstein Herald
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the following: • Showed at local and state shows while kids were juniors • Regular consignors to state sale and CCC • Held several district offices • State Holstein director and was on executive committee • State Vice-President/President 1994-1996 • Served as chairman of IHA State Show, State Sale and Membership • Karen chaired Dutchess Committee • Co-chair of Junior Youth Activities - has donated Senior Boys Showmanship Award several years • Both served on various state committees • Delegate to national convention numerous times • National Holstein Director 1998-2005 - Chaired FAIR Committee • 1980 Outstanding Young Breeder Award • 1980 Grand Champion Cow at IL State Fair • 1983 Land of Lincoln Champion at IL State Fair • Hosted state picnics in 1985 and 2006 • Sponsor trophies for local and state shows Ron has served on the local and state DHIA boards, the U of I External Advisory Committee, and the board of First Christian Church, where he and Karen teach Sunday School. They continue to grain farm with son David, and Ron is an Area Dairy Representative with Alta Genetics and Karen is currently the Illinois Website Reporter. Ron and Karen are parents of 3 children, Ronda Szymanski, Emily Laesch and David. They, along with the three grandchildren, Joshua and Rebecca Laesch and Sam Burgmann, are considered their greatest accomplishment. “My parents have dedicated their lives to the Holstein Association, at both the state and national level. While growing up, we showed cows many times at the Illinois State Holstein Show,” said Ron and Karen’s daughter, Emily Laesch. “I know they are honored to have the 2007 Illinois State Holstein Show dedicated to them.” Page 15
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Illinois Holstein
The 2007 Illinois Holstein Dutchess Contest was again held in conjunction with the Illinois State Show in Bloomington, Illinois. At 6:30 pm on Wednesday, July 18, the four contestants were presented to judges Cheryl DeMent, Jackie Florent and Jim Schumacher as contestants for the 2007 title. Mandy Middleton, Stephanie Aves, Emily Lyons and Kelly Sheehan began with a 5-10 minute presentation followed by questions from the judges and personal interviews. At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, the girls were escorted into the show ring where Emily Lyons was named the 2007 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. Kelly Sheehan was the 1st Runner-Up and Stephanie Aves was named Miss Congeniality. The girls then spent the next two days distributing ribbons and trophies to class winners. Special thanks goes out to Vicki Stohlquist who was again the chair for the contest this year.
Meet the Contestants Boone-Winnebago: Stephanie Aves
Hello Illinois Holstein Enthusiasts. My name is Stephanie Aves, and I am the daughter of Kevin and Julie Aves of Poplar Grove. Together with my parents and my brother, Kyle, we own and operate St-Yle Holsteins. The dairy industry has been a major part of my life since the day I was born. Since that day, I could be found out in the barn helping with any job a youngster could do. As time flew by these jobs and responsibilities have developed into goals. When I was just three years old, shortly after my farm accident occurred, I was in the Harvard Milk Days show for peewee showmanship. Since then, I have started to make my way on the tanbark trail to more and more shows every year. As I have experienced many things in the dairy industry, I have also become involved in 4H and FFA. I am currently the Udder 4-H Club President. Stephanie Aves In High School, Page 16
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I was Chapter FFA President and the 20062007 Section 6 President, both of which I retired from in June. Both of these two youth organizations have left memorable footprints and qualities needed to succeed in both life and the dairy industry. Throughout High School I participated in cheerleading, basketball and volleyball. I was involved in many clubs and activities too. Currently I am a member of the FFA Alumni and have one more year in 4-H left. After finishing with 4-H I plan to say involved with the area 4-H programs helping with clinics, club activities, judging contests and leasing animals to members. This year, I have four members that I am leasing show heifers to. Wow, it is quite an interesting task to teach all of them about the dairy industry and the showing aspect of the industry This fall I will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Agricultural Education and Elementary Education. After attending college I plan to return home to farm and continue my involvement in the dairy and agriculture industries.
Boone-Winnebago: Emily Lyons Hello, my name is Emily Lyons. I am 18 years old and the daughter of Brian and Lori
Lyons. Together with my parents, sisters, Erin and Haley, and brother, Matthew, I live outside of Rockford on a small farm. My involvement with Holsteins began at a young age. My older sister and I loved to feed the baby calves, and because we typically only had one bottle calf at a time we would fight over who got to hold the bottle. When I was old enough to join 4-H, I picked out a “perfect calf ” at the Stephenson County’s Sizzler Sale. Finally I had a calf of my very own to feed, wash, brush and love. I have to say she had the whitest white and the shiniest coat from all the animals at our place because of my elbow grease. Time flies as I have been a member of the Centerville Knot-Ketchers 4-H Club for 10 years. 4-H has offered many learning opportunities and the opportunity to travel with other dairy kids from around the state. I was a member of the fourth place quiz bowl team and the twelfth place judging team state 4-H teams competing at NAILE in 2005, the third place quiz bowl team Emily Lyons at World Dairy October 2007
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Expo in 2006 and the eighteenth place judging team at World Dairy Expo in 2006. I also joined the Boone-Winnebago Junior Holstein Club when I turned eight. I am grateful to Gail Pollard for expanding my interest in our junior club, especially dairy bowl. I have been a member of several Spring Thing dairy bowl teams and have represented Illinois five times at the National Holstein Convention as a member of the junior dairy bowl team, dairy jeopardy and senior dairy bowl teams. In the past years I have served as reporter and treasurer of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association. While in high school, I was involved in National Honor Society, Renaissance, band, student council, the Class of 2007 and the theater department. I was named valedictorian, an Illinois State Scholar and received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. This fall I will be a freshman at the University of Illinois majoring in Animal Science. I plan to be involved in the Illini Dairy Club, Hoof and Horn Club, the PreVet Club and Illini Pride. I also hope to someday be on the University’s Dairy Judging Team. After college, I plan to stay involved in the dairy industry, pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or agricultural law.
Gateway: Mandy Middleton
Hello! My name is Mandy Middleton, and I presently reside in New Douglas. This fall I will be a sophomore at Kaskaskia College majoring in dairy science/animal nutrition. After I graduate, I will attend SIU in Carbondale to receive my bachelor’s degree. While attending KC, I’m very active in several activities such as KC Ag Club, PAS (Post-Secondary Agriculture S t u d e n t ) Organization, and the KC Dairy Judging Team. Recently I was appointed the Mandy Middleton 2007-2008 viceIllinois Holstein Herald
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president of the KC Ag Club. Last February, I was selected to attend the National PAS Conference held in Idaho Falls. This October I will be attending the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin with my college dairy judging team. In January, our team competed in the Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show judging contest at Fort Worth, Texas. I received 10th place highest overall individual and our team placed 5th overall. In addition, I am very active in my county 4-H club and enjoy showing cattle at the fairs. Last year, I won the Illinois State Fair 2006 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award. I really love showing because I meet so many people and gain so much experience. I first became interested in dairy while working on my great-uncle’s dairy farm in 2004. I started as a part-time milk hand and milked the evening shifts after school. Currently, my farm duties include anything from milking cows to field work. However, my favorite chore on the farm would be feeding calves and mixing feed rations. Perhaps after I graduate, I will take over the family dairy farm. It is a 3-generation farm, and I would like to see it continue in the future. I know that many dairy farms within Madison County have either sold out or quit, and I don’t want to see that happen to our family farm. I want to keep the dairy in the family and hopefully become the 4th generation to run it.
Tri-County: Kelly Sheehan
I’ve lived in Huntley all my life. My parents lived in town, but I spent every possible minute at my grandparent’s farms down the road. My earliest memories of the farm are when my cousins and I used to ride in the back of Grampa’s blue station wagon to take grain to the heifers in the pastures across town. When I was a little older, I followed Gramma around the barn post-dipping for her and feeding the calves. Now that I can handle more than a calf pail, I’ve taken on a few more responsibilities. Since I attend school three and a half hours away, I’m not able to do a lot on the farm during the school year. But the first few weeks of summer, I set to work breaking all
the heifers on our farm to lead. From there we decided which animals we want to take to shows. My cousin and I have full responsibility of the showstring from sending in Kelly Sheehan entried to fitting on show day. Now that the farm is two hours from my parent’s house, I still spend all my time in Orangeville. When I’m not actually on the farm, I still stay very active in the dairy industry. The Illinois Junior Holstein Association has opened a lot of doors for me. As an officer at both district and state levels, I have gained responsibility and leadership skills. I attend the National Holstein Convention each year and quiz bowl is still one of my favorite activities. I have made many friends from around the country and learned quite a bit about the Holstein industry. I attend school at the University of IllinoisUrbana Champaign, and I am very active in the Illini Dairy Club (IDC). One of my favorite activities is working the IDC booth at the ACES open house or the Milk-A-Cow booth at state fair beause I really enjoy talking to kids and adults from suburban areas about our dairy industry. I participate in as many IDC activities as possible such as the Midwest ADSA conference that I attended this year. After graduation I plan to pursue a career in dairy nutrition or consulting, and then I plan to get my master’s degree. I am thankful I am a part of an association
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Illinois State Fair Open Show Friday, August 17, 2007 • Springfield, Ill • Judge - Mark Reuth; Oxford, Wis.
Grand Champions
Intermediate Champions
Emily Lyons, Holstein Dutchess; Chalane Aeroline Josey, Reserve Grand Champion; Matt Sloan, leadsman; Jeff Drendel, owner of Dynasty; Lindale Mac Dynasty, Grand Champion; Kevin Kriegel, leadsman; Mark Reuth Judge
Emily Lyons, Holstein Dutchess; B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene, Intermediate Champion; Lucas Clanton, owner; Wesemann Forbidden Marilyn, Reserve Intermediate Champion, Tom Agnew, leadsman; Mark Reuth, Judge
Spring Heifer Calves (12 shown) 1. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill 2. Flat-Net Blitz Christina Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill. 3. Net-A-Way Advent Sundae-Red E & C Netemeyer; Germantown, Ill. 4. Moroville RMPG Mabel-Red Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. 5. Huel-Haven Norman Dallas Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill Winter Heifer Calves (19 shown) 1. Tower Ridge Prime Time Paris Austin Redemacher; Penfield, Ill 2. Moroville SS Lexus Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. 3. Miss Lady Lindor-ET Ron Mikulice; Orangeville, Ill. 4. Zehrview Lucifer Magic Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. 5. Elm-Nor-Way Hi Metro Raylyn Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill. Fall Heifer Calves (17 shown) 1. Rock-I Lorrie Dundee Lambada Rock-I Farm; Orangeville, Ill. 2. B-J-Grove Terrason BB Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 3. B-J-Grove Blitz Rosetta Yvonne Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 4. Moroville Logan Debra Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. 5. R-Homestead Pro Clover R-Homestead Farm; Nokomis, Ill. Summer Yearling (12 shown) 1. Holbric Genius Laurel Abbi Goldenberg; McGregor, Tex 2. Zehrview Simba Glamourous Lynn Zehr; Graymont, Ill. 3. B-J-Grove Mailing Mermaid Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill 4. Go-Sho Dundee Izadora Grant Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill 5. Androscoggin SS Cashmere Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. Spring Yearling (9 shown) 1. Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Court Lane Dundee Clara Brian Olbrich; Harvard, Ill. 3. Elm-Nor-Way Distrigene Tali Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill 4. Drendel PM Hcrest Elegance Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 5. Zehrview Black Ice Dixie Abby Kern; Prairie du Rocher, Ill. Winter Yearling (9 shown) 1. AHM Lady Pepperdine-ET Animal Health MGMT; Monroe, Wis. 2. Holbric Dundee Specialty Page 18
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Katelyn Kenney; Capron, Ill. 3. Timtam-Acres Roy Joyful Chelsie Stewart; Greenville, Ill. 4. Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. 5. Char-La-Don Horr Katrina Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill Fall Yearling (9 shown) 1. Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. 2. Irwindale Gibson Melinda Todd Irwin; Beason, Ill. 3. Zehrview Mystic Bianca Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. 4. Hagen Dundee Misty Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill. 5. Char-La-Don Blitz Kerchief Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Junior Best 3 Females (7 shown) 1. B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 2. Zehrview Holsteins Donald Zehr; Graymont, Ill. 3. Moroville Holsteins Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. Junior 2-Yr-Old Cow (8 shown) 1. Schulter Roy Leann Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. 2. B-J-Grove Roy Jewel Yvonne Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 3. Blukel Merchant Allie Blukel Holstein Farm; Granville, Ill. 4. Elm-Nor-Way Talent Mineral Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill. 5. Bluff-Ridge Skyfame Joan Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. Senior 2-Yr-Old Cow (16 shown) 1. Quality-Ridge Spirte Anita Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill 2. B-J-Grove Cousteau Sunset Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill 3. Gardener Durham Kierdia Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 4. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 5. Luck-E Talent Blizzard-ET Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. Junior 3-Yr-Old Cow (9 shown) 1. Gardener Ito Darby Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Lindale H7 Metro Naidar-ET Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Luck-E Kreation Cameo Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. 4. Golfing Talent Amaze-ET Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. 5. Blukel Igniter Tina Blukel Holstein Farm; Granville, Ill. Senior 3-Yr-Old (7 shown)
Junior Champions Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess; AHM Lady Pepperdine, Junior Champion; Ron Mikulice, owner; Scenic-Edge Joyful-ET, Reserve Junior Champion, Stephanie Aves, owner; Mark Reuth, Judge
1. B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill 2. Wesemann Forbidden Marilyn TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill 3. Gardener Durham Keyandra Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 4. Clint-Clair Durham Darby Jessy Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. 5. MS Price View Dolly Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. 4-Yr-Old Cow (13 shown) 1. B-J-Grove Rubens DD Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 2. Lindale Brent Evette Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Holbric Arsenio Bea Brian Olbrich; Harvard, Ill. 4. Rock-I Jess Ozzy Jessie Rock-I Farm; Orangeville, Ill. 5. Blukel Roy Trudy Blukel Holstein Farm; Granville, Ill. 5-Yr-Old Cow (5 shown) 1. Kawick Durham Ivy-TW TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Irwindale Leduc Molly TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Lindale Eland Frisky Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 4. Elm-Nor-Way Storm Whirlwind Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill. 5. R-Homestead Gibson Leann R-Homestead Farm; Nokomis, Ill. Aged Cow (5 shown) 1. Bosdale Mattie Lee Mary Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Logganlane Charles Bertha Rob Gunderson; Shannon, Ill 3. Zehrview Bango Rose Danny Zehr; Graymont, Ill. 4. Bluff-Ridge Leduc Bloom-ET Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. 5. Wendy-Oaks Gabe Iris Macy Wendling; Altamont, Ill. 125,000 Lb Cow (4 shown) 1. Lindale Mac Dynasty Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Chalane Aeroline Josey Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Bontz-Vic Milan Becky Julie Bontz; Hanna City, Ill. 4. Zehrview Raid Ella Lynn Zehr; Graymont, Ill. Dry Aged Cow (6 shown) 1. Irwindale Durham Minnie Maurice Irwin; Beason, Ill. 2. Drendel PM Blitz Lucky Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 3. Zehr-Hartman Saber Claire Lynn Zehr; Graymont, Ill.
4. Lynnvue Champion Lindy Curtis Bauman; Nokomis, Ill. 5. Elm-Nor-Way Lyster Dillybar Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill. Best Three Females (5 shown) 1. Lindale Holsteins Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 2. B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 3. Zehrview Holsteins Donald Zehr; Graymont, Ill. Dairy Herd (5 shown) 1. Lindale Holsteins Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 2. B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill. 3. Zehrview Holsteins Donald Zehr; Graymont, Ill. Produce of Dam (6 shown) 1. Lindale Holsteins Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. 2. Blukel Holstein Farm Kevin Kunkel; Granville, Ill. 3. B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.
Land of Lincoln Champions Emily Lyons; B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene, Res. Grand; Lucas Clanton, owner; Jeff Drendel, owner of Dynasty; Lindale Mac Dynasty, Grand; Kevin Kriegel, leadsman
Land of Lincoln Jr. Champions Emily Lyons; Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red, Res. Junior Champ; Alec Zierer, owner; RockI Lorrie Dundee Lambada, Junior Champ; Eric Smith, owner; Mark Reuth October 2007
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Illinois State Fair Junior Show Wednesday, August 15,2007 • Springfield, Ill • Judge - Kelli Cull; Lomira, Wis. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Schaufine Damion Bombshell Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Gibson Dream Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. Drendel James Lovely Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Drendel Rudy Dynamite Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Char-La-Don Canyon Lucy Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.
Spring Yearling (8 shown)
Grand Champion Holstein & Reserve Supreme Champion Paul Moyer, Lynn Zehr, Steve McDonald, Supreme Champion Judges; Bosdale Mattie Lee Mary; Alec Zierer, owner and leadsman; Ashley Willner, Ill. State Fair Queen; Chuck Hartke, Ill. Director of Agriculture Spring Heifer Calves (9 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. Moroville RMPG Mabel-Red Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. Drendel PM Tornado Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Huel-Haven Norman Dallas Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. Zehrview Stanley C-Quiz Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. Char-La-Don Roy Mystery Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Wendy-Oaks Daz SS Dreamz-ET Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Aspen Jossy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. Ravendale Adolph Julanne Abby Kern; Prairie du Rocher, Ill.
Winter Heifer Calves (12 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Moroville SS Lexus-ET Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. Tower-Ridge Primetime Paris Austin Rademacher; Penfield, Ill. Schaufine Lance Rebecca Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. Pruemer Bradley Tahiti Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill. Zehrview Lucifer Magic Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. Wendy-Oaks Dexmatic Arial Macy Wendling; Altamont, Ill.
7. 8. 9. 10.
Koll-Kreek Wildman Patricia Chris Kollmann; New Baden, Ill. R-Homestead Morty Luella Cory Thorman; Macomb, Ill. K-Lane Champion Skye Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. Drendel PM Wildman Kristina Matt Drendel, Hampshire, Ill.
Fall Heifer Calves (13 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
MS KA-GEO Kite Maui-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. Moroville Logan Debra Kaide Zoelzer; Moro, Ill. Bontz-Vic Ranger Cherry-Red Julie Bontz; Hanna City, Ill. Waveview Rustler Redzone-Red Ashten Smithson; Loogootee, Ill. Drendel PM RSVP Louise Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Pruemer Garrison Lefty Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill. B-J-Gove Blitz Monica Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill. K-Lane Rudy Kami Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. Senteka Mr Sam Snoflake Cory Thorman; Macomb, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Annabel Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.
Summer Yearling (6 shown) 1.
Androscoggin SS Cashmere-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill.
Reserve Grand Champion Holstein Chelsie Stewart with Timtam-Acres Champ Sweetpea
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill. Drendel Hcrest Elegance Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Zehrview Black Ice Dixie Abby Kern; Prairie du Rocher, Ill. Pruemer Champion Dallahasse Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill. Huel-Haven Starz Crystal Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. Wendy-Oaks Malone Illiana Mogan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Carrousel James Patience Cory Thorman; Macomb, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Roy Brownie-ET Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.
Winter Yearling (8 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Char-La-don Hurr Katrina Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Schaufine Theo Duchess Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. Timtam-Acres Roy Joyful Chelsie Stewart; Greenville, Ill. Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. Brite-Side Titanic Amanda Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. Kuk-Lan Nadia Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill. Thol-E-Way Duke Marie Kurt Thole; Carlyle, Ill. Mil-R-Mor RM Boni-Jo-Red Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.
Fall Yearling (8 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill. Irwindale Gibson Melinda Todd Irwin; Beason, Ill. Two-Fine Zenith Dolly Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill. Char-La-Don Blitz Kerchief Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Luck-E Dundee Mina Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill. Zehrview Mystic Bianca Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill. Tabberts Coust Josie Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.
Junior Champion & Res. Junior Champion Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red, Junior Champion; Stephanie Aves; Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red, Res. Junior Champion; Alec Zierer
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MS Price Meyer Star Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.
2 Yr-Old Cow (9 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Timtam-Acres Champ Sweetpea Chelsie Stewart; Greenville, Ill. Schulter Roy Leann Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Drendel PM Karat Lacy Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Regancrest-BH Twister-ET Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Roy Fantasy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. MS Miracle Astro Dazzle-ET Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Huel-Haven Morty Sexy Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Skyfame Joan Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. Schaufine Durham Believe Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill.
3 Yr-Old Cow (7 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Luck-E Kreation Cameo Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Schaufine Adolph Blast Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville; Ill. Clint-Clair Durham Darby Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill. Pruemer Manifest Lottie Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill. Golden-Oaks Gibson 3649 Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. MS Price-View Dolly Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill. Brite-Side Linjet Bailey Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.
4 Yr-Old Cow (4 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Rolling-Lawns Canyon Bashful Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill. Drendel PM Blitz Lucky Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill. Thorman Rubens Daisy Cory Thorman; Macomb, Ill. Silverview-Lane Chris Kollmann; New Baden, Ill.
5 Yr-Old Cow & Over (5 shown) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Bosdale Mattie Lee Mary Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill. Bluff-Ridge Leduc Bloom-ET Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill. Bontz-Vic Milan Becky Julie Bontz; Hanna City, Ill. Wendy-Oaks Gabe Iris Macy Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Luck-E Rubens EM Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.
Showmanship Winners Kelli Cull; Mike Drendel, Reserve Holstein Showman; Amy Schaufelberger, Champion Holstein Showman; Emily Lyons, Ill. Holstein Dutchess Page 19
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Superior Young Dairy Producer Award The 2007 Illinois State Fair Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) program was held August 15, 16 & 18, in conjunction with the Illinois State Fair Jr. Dairy Show. Fifteen 4-H and/or FFA dairy project members from across Illinois took part in the event. This four-phase competition, emphasizing the youth’s knowledge of the dairy industry, awards each of the top five overall participants with a $1,000 scholarship. The 2007 scholarship recipients are: • • • • •
Janell Baum, DeWitt County Angie Boesche, DeKalb County Chris Kollmann, Clinton County Josh Huelsmann, Clinton County Mikayla Krause, Piatt County
The $5,000 in scholarships was sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland, Decatur, and Monsanto, St. Louis, Mo. The Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association sponsored the individual plaques. The first phase was a 50-question dairy management test. Questions were asked on dairy nutrition, health, reproduction, milk marketing, and other dairy related information. The top three contestants for this phase were Chris Kollmann, Josh Huelsmann andMikayla Krause. The second phase was a four-station skill-a-thon on various aspects of the dairy
industry. Contestants had to identify feedstuffs, explain DHIA production records, answer questions about dairy cattle health, and identify dairy equipment. The top three contestants in the skill-athon were Janell Baum, Chris Kollmann and Josh Huelsmann. The third phase of the contest was showmanship. During this phase contestants were evaluated on their ability to present their Chuck Hartke, Ill. Director of Agriculture with Superior Young Dairy Producer Winners: animal in front of the Angie Boesch; Mikayla Krause; Chris Kollmann; Josh Huelsmann; Janell Baum; and Ashley Willner, Illinois State Fair Queen judge. The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association showmanship scorecard was used as the basis year for the Superior Young Dairy Producer for determining points earned. The top three Award Program which has provided winners for this phase were Janell Baum, participating youth the opportunity to Chris Kollmann and Allison Telgmann. compete for $60,000 in college scholarships The fourth phase of the Superior Young since its inception. The program is developed Dairy Producer Contest was a judging and coordinated by Dave Fischer, University contest. The judging phase consisted of of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator. placing four classes of dairy cows and two The purpose of the contest is to create an classes of heifers. The top three contestants educational activity that promotes youth for this phase were Josh Huelsmann, Chris development, career development, and Kollmann and Mikayla Krause. personal growth through increased knowledge This year marked the 12th consecutive of the dairy industry.
State 4-H Dairy Judging Teams Named
The 2007 Illinois 4-H Invitational Dairy Cattle Judging Contest was held August 18 at the Illinois State Fair. The top 10 contestants at the Illinois State Fair 4-H Invitational Dairy Judging Contest were as follows: • • • • • • • • • •
Chris Kollman, Clinton County Emily Elliott, Warren County Stephanie Aves, Boone County Mikayla Krause, Piatt County Kelsy Crull, Boone County Amy Schaufelberger, Bond County Sara Haag, Livingston County Philip Shanks, McHenry County Matt Jansen, Clinton County Angie Boesche, DeKalb County
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results from the June contest were used to determine the four individuals who will represent Illinois 4-H in the 2007 National Contest at the World Dairy Expo in Madison on October 1. Additionally, a team was selected to attend the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky on November 2-3, 2007. This team will compete in the dairy quiz bowl contest as well as the judging contest at NAILE. They were selected based on June dairy bowl contest results along with judging. The Illinois 4-H Dairy Judging teams are sponsored by Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and Illinois 4-H Foundation and are coached by Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator.
World Dairy Expo Team Chris Kollmann Emily Elliott Mikayla Krause Sara Haag Stephanie Aves (alternate) Amy Schaufelberger (alternate)
NAILE Team Alissa Koester Chris Kollmann Aaron Mitchell Grace Shanks Colleen Ziller (alternate) Michael Drendel (alternate) October 2007
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University of Illinois Initiates Bingham Scholarship Endowment John H. (Jack) Bingham, a 1951 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture Dairy Science Department (currently the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Department of Animal Sciences), retired in 1992 as one of the most respected Dairy Managers in Illinois history. Born and raised on Buffalo Creek Dairy in northern Illinois, Bingham was Herdsman under the tutelage of A.C. “Whitey” Thompson at Hickory Creek Farms until its dispersal in 1954. He then served as Superintendent of the International Dairy Show in Chicago until 1957, followed by a partnership with Pat Williams using the PatRJack prefix. In 1968 Bingham’s management career began in earnest when he oversaw the development and operation of Lamkinland, Illinois’ first large scale dairy operation, milking 900 registered Holsteins. From 1975 until his retirement, Bingham managed Golden Oaks, a renowned Registered Holstein operation with over 2,500 acres of farmland just north of Chicago. Bingham’s career as a Dairy Manager was marked by a number of personal characteristics. He took a special interest in mentoring and encouraging young employees, providing a virtual classroom environment in which to learn the science and art of dairy management. His “students” went on to hold management positions at leading AI organizations as well as some of the premier Holstein herds in the United States. Additionally, Bingham served the larger dairy industry as President and long-time State Director of the Illinois Holstein Association, delegate to the National Holstein Convention, advisor to the University of Illinois Dairy Science Department, and Board Member for the World Dairy Expo in Madison. Bingham always understood that a Dairy Manager has three constituents: the owner(s), the employees, and the cows. Success requires a combination of scientific knowledge in areas such as nutrition, reproduction, and genetics as well as people skills which are required to build and maintain a good team environment in which everyone’s needs are respected. As a reflection of that emphasis, the recipients of the John H. (Jack) Bingham Endowed Scholarships must understand the art and science of dealing with people and must demonstrate the willingness and ability to not only lead, but also cooperate with others in accomplishing tasks. Recipients of the scholarships must understand the applied aspects of dairy science, ability to work with people, interest in dairy judging and the Illini Dairy Club, and demonstrate the willingness and ability to not only lead, but also cooperate with others in accomplishing tasks. In recognition of Jack Bingham’s many accomplishments, an endowed fund has been established to provide scholarships to qualified students enrolled in the dairy option in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Contributions may be sent to the ACES Office Illinois Holstein Herald
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of Advancement, 166 Bevier Hall, 905 S. Goodwin, Urbana, IL 61801. Please make checks payable to the “University of Illinois Foundation” and note “John H. (Jack) Bingham Scholarship Endowment” on the memo line.
Board of Directors Meeting Take-Home Points June 10,2007 • Bloomington, Ill
• Minutes of 12/8/06 board meeting were approved as printed in the December 2006-January 2007 Herald. • Treasurer’s report approved as presented. May 31, 2007 balances – Checking: $15,680 Savings: $3,357 CD: $55,503 Memorial funds: $657 • A new Holstein EASY Program is available for registrations • State Picnic will be held Sept. 9 at Kasbergen’s Stone Ridge Dairy in Mansfield, Ill. • More than 150 people attended the Illini Judging Team Gold Outing, which was held June 8, 2007. Two scholarships were distributed. • The State Shows will be held July 19 & 20 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Entry fees are $15.00 per head. Straw and shavings will be available. The Ramada Limited &Suites and Hawthorne Suites will be headquarter hotels. Sponsors are in place and advertisers for the catalog are being sought. AgriGraphics will be contacted about serving as official photographer. • The State Sale will be October 27 in Carlyle under direction of Chairman Bob Fruend and his committee. • A board meeting will be held before the sale on October 26. • A history book will be donated to the National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization silent auction at National Convention. • Tri-County will host the Committee Planning Meetings, Convention, Banquet and Annual Meeting in Sycamore on December 5-7, 2007. Page 21
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December 5 - 7, 2007
Stratford Inn, 355 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178
Mooving Forward: Tools for the Future
Hosted by: the Tri-County Holstein Club
2007 Illinois Holstein Convention
SCHEDULE Wednesday, December 5, 2007 12:00 Lunch Committee Meetings Executive Board Meeting 7:00
Hospitality Room
Thursday, December 6, 2007 7:00 Continental Breakfast 9:00
General Session Welcome by Ken Mundy, Mayor of Sycamore, IL
Emily Miller, Director of Sales, Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, IL • Invitro-fertilization & Reverse Sorted Semen
Robin Rastani, Dairy Technical Specialist, MSC, Dundee, IL • Accelerated Growth in Calves
Julie Brown, Associate Editor, Holstein World, Syracuse, NY • The Future of Marketing & Advertising
Chris J West, P.E, Vice President, Frank and West, Springfield, IL • Answers to Permitting & Environmental Questions
9:30
Women’s program - Browse the charming shops of Genoa • Crumpet’s Tea Room • Prairie State Winery • Victoria’s Crossing Lunch sponsored by Lenkaitis Holsteins
12:00
Men’s Luncheon Sponsored by TransOva genetics
1:00
Farm Tour Drendel farm 1:15; Engel farm 2:15; Lenkaitis farm 3:30
4:00 - 6:00
Hospitality Room
7:00
Convention Banquet and Awards
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2007 Illinois Convention Registration Registrations due November 5, 2007
HOTEL REGISTRATION Stratford Inn 815-895-6789 $62 - Special convention rate: You may visit their website at: www.stratfordinnhotel.com. However, reservations need to be made by phone. After Stratford is full -- Country Inn & Suites (Pool) $89 - Special convention rate 815-895-8686 http://www.countryinns.com/sycamoreil GENERAL REGISTRATION First Name:______________________________Last Name:_______________________________ Spouse / Guest Name: ____________________________________________________________ Company/Farm Name: _________________________________________# Attending _________ Address:________________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________State:____________________Zip:_______________________ Telephone:______________________________________E-mail:__________________________ MEAL REGISTRATION Wednesday, December 5, 2007 Lunch:
Pay hotel directly (# attending)
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Thursday, December 6, 2007 Men’s Lunch:
Complimentary (# attending)
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Thursday, December 6, 2007 Women’s Lunch:
Complimentary (# attending)
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Thursday, December 6, 2007 Banquet:
$25
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Friday, December 7, 2007 Breakfast Buffet:
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Mail reservations to: Mary Etta Lenkaitis * 6N411 Corron Road * St. Charles, IL 60175 Tel: (630) 377-0454 Fax: (630) 377-0496 Make checks payable to: Tri-County Holstein Club
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District Show Results
Boone-Winnebago
Effingham
July 14, 2007 Boone County Fairgrounds; Belvidere, Ill. Judge: Todd Wendorf, Ixonia Wis. Number shown: 108 head (66 heifers and 42 cows)
June 30, 2007 Jasper County Fairgrounds; Newton, Ill. Judge: Lora Hilgendorf; Nokomis, Ill. Number shown: 56 head shown
JUNIOR SHOW
JUNIOR SHOW
enior & Grand Champion: S Bossdale Mattie Lee Mary (aged cow); Alec Zierer Reserve Grand & Intermediate Champion: Cross-Wake Mich Kiley (3-yr-old); Jennifer Wakeley Reserve Intermediate Champion: Reagancrest BH Twister (2-yr-old); Mike Drendel Junior Champion: Savage-Leigh Alexee (spring calf); Stephanie Aves Reserve Junior Champion: Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red (fall yrlg); Stephanie Aves
OPEN SHOW
enior & Grand Champion: S Lindale Eland Frisky (5-yr-old); Lindale Holsteins Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Luck-E Leader Treat (4-yr-old); Luck-E Holsteins Intermediate Champion: Wesemann Forbidden Marylin (3-yr-old); Team Holsteins
Senior & Grand Champion: Winter-Lea Storm Klover (125,000 lb.); A. Winter Reserve Senior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Iris Irene (aged cow); M. Wendling Intermediate Champion & Res. Grand Champion: Winter-Lea Startit Bee (Sr. 2-yr-old); J. Cielak Reserve Intermediate Champion: Miss Miracle Astro Dazzle (Sr. 2-yr-old); M. Wendling Junior Champion: Winter-Lea Mason Juniper (winter calf); J. Cielak Reserve Junior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Dexmtic Arial (winter calf); M. Wendling
OPEN SHOW
Senior & Grand Champion: Winter-Lea Storm Klover (125,000 lb.); A. Winter Reserve Senior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Iris Irene (aged cow); M. Wendling Intermediate Champion & Res. Grand Champion: Winter-Lea Startit Bee (Sr. 2-yr-old); J. Cielak Reserve Intermediate Champion: Probstland Co Evvy (Sr. 3-yr-old); Probstland Junior Champion: Winter-Lea Mason Juniper (winter calf); J. Cielak Reserve Junior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Dexmtic Arial (winter calf); M. Wendling Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Winter Family; Altamont, Ill.
Gateway
Boone-Winnebago Open Show Champion Dale & Linda Drendel with Lindale Eland Frisky Reserve Intermediate Champion: Luck-E Bizar Talent (3-yr-old); Luck-E Holsteins Junior Champion: Hedge-Row Blitz Bliss (fall calf); Matt Lyons Reserve Junior Champion: Savage-Leigh Alexee (spring calf); Stephanie Ave Premier Breeder: Mark Drendel Family Premier Exhibitor: Tie Mark Drendel Family; Hampshire, Ill. St-yle Holsteins (Aves Family); Poplar Grove, Ill.
Clinton County
July 15, 2007 Clinton County Fairgrounds; Carlyle, Ill. Judge: Mike Jones; Marshall, Ill. Number shown: 126 head
OPEN SHOW
Senior & Grand Champion & Champion B&O: Clint-Clair Holsteins; 4-yr-old Reserve Senior Champion: Clint-Clair Holsteins; aged cow Intermediate Champion & Res. Grand Champion: Net-A-Way Holsteins; Sr. 3-yr-old Reserve Intermediate Champion: Jessy Huelsmann-Schomaker; Sr. 3-yr-old Junior Champion: Dodel Holsteins; fall yearling Reserve Junior Champion: Koll-Creek Holsteins; winter calf Premier Breeder: Tie Clint-Clair Farms Dodel Holsteins Premier Exhibitor: Dodel Holsteins Page 24
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July 7, 2007 Bond County Fairgrounds; Greenville, Ill. Judge: Steve Irwin; Beason, Ill. Number shown: 65 (42 Heifers, 23 Cows)
JUNIOR SHOW
Pee Wee Boys Showmanship: Tyson Oertel Pee Wee Girls Showmanship: Shelby Oertel Junior Boys Showmanship: Brett Woker Junior Girls Showanship: Katelyn Dugan Intermediate Boys Showmanship: Joshua Laesch Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Kaide Zoelzer Senior Boys Showmanship: Phillip Tate Senior Girls Showmanship: Amy Schaufelberger Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Schaufine Eland Bang; Amy Schaufelberger Reserve Senior Champion: Schaulane Convincer Elaine; Joshua Laesch Grand & Intermediate Champion: Timtam-Acres Champ Sweetpea (Sr. 2); C. Stewart Reserve Intermediate Champion: Schaufine Durham Rose; Amy Schaufelberger Junior Champion: Moroville SS Lexus-ET; Callie Zoelzer Reserve Junior Champion: Timtam-Acres Roy Joyful; Chelsie Stewart
SB-J-Grove Rubens DD; Yvonne Clanton Reserve Intermediate Champion: Schaulane Foreman Loretta; Steve Laesch Grand & Intermediate and B&O Champion: B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene (Sr. 3-yr.old); L. Clanton Reserve Grand & Res. Intermediate Champion: Timtam-Acres Champ Sweetpea (Sr. 2); C. Stewart Junior Champion: B-J-Grove Blitz Rosetta; Yvonne Clanton Reserve Junior Champion: Brite-Side SS Ecstatic-Red; Oertel Farms
Heart of Illinois
June 29, 2007 Woodford County Fairgrounds; Eureka, Ill. Judge: Ray Hess Number Shown: 63 Head Shown
JUNIOR SHOW
Intermediate & Grand Champion: Lordale Outside Racell (Sr. 3-yr-old); L. Zimmerman
Gateway Junior Show Champions Mandy Middleton, Dutchess with Amy Schaufelberger (Res. Grand) and Chelsie Stewart (Grand Champion) Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Bluff Ridge Skyfame Blossom (Jr. 3-yr-old); S. Butler Junior Champion: Go-Sho Dundee Izadora (summer yrlg); Kasbergen Reserve Junior Champion: LA-Foster Astro Patty 2 (fall calf); Brooke Kasbergen
OPEN SHOW
Intermediate & Grand Champion: Lordale Outside Racell (Sr. 3-yr-old); L. Zimmerman Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Bluff Ridge Skyfame Blossom (Jr. 3-yr-old); S. Butler Junior Champion: Ms Kathys S Storm Kalic (spring yrlg); Meyer & Price Reserve Junior Champion: LA-Foster Astro Patty 2 (fall calf); Brooke Kasbergen
Jo-Carroll
July 7th, 2007 Elizabeth, Ill. Judge: Ray Hess Number shown: 42 head shown
JUNIOR SHOW
Miniature Boys Showmanship: Nathan Erbsen
OPEN SHOW
Senior Champion:
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District Show Results
Miniature Girls Showmanship: Anne Runde Junior Boys Showmanship: Kurt Timmerman Junior Girls Showmanship: Karly Timmerman Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Megan Opperman Senior Boys Showmanship Jared Berlage Senior Girls Showmanship: Darcy Steffes Grand Champion: Steffes Durham Cappuccino (Sr. 2-yr-old); D Steffes Reserve Grand Champion: Steffes Durham Cinnamon (5-yr-old); Darcy Steffes Junior Champion: Erbacres Goldwyn Peace (summer yrlg); C. Erbsen Reserve Junior Champion: Erbacres Terrason Capri (fall yrlg); M. Opperman
OPEN SHOW
Grand Champion: Steffes Durham Cappuccino (Sr. 2-yr-old); D Steffes Reserve Grand Champion: Steffes Durham Cinnamon (5-yr-old); Darcy Steffes Junior Champion: Erbacres Goldwyn Peace (summer yrlg); C. Erbsen Reserve Junior Champion: Erbacres Lheros Fontana (fall calf); Kevin Erbsen Premier Breeder & Exhibitor: Erbacres, Lanark, Ill.
Lincolnland
July 11,2007 Logan County Fairgrounds; Lincoln, Ill. Judge: Boyd Schaufelberger Number shown: 51 Head Shown
JUNIOR SHOW
Pee Wee Showmanship: Olivia Telgmann Junior Boys Showmanship: Jessica Telgmann
Allison Telgmann; winter yearling
OPEN SHOW
Senior & Grand Champion: Jessica Telgmann; 4-yr-old Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: R-Homestead Intermediate Champion: Allison Telgmann; Jr. 3-yr-old Reserve Intermediate Champion: R-Homestead; Sr. 2-yr-old Junior Champion: Kaleb Pruemer, fall yearling Reserve Junior Champion: Allison Telgmann; winter yearling
Mississippi-Valley
July 26,2007 Adams County Fairgrounds; Quincy, Ill. Judge: Ted DeMent Number shown: 56 Head (32 heifer & 24 cows)
JUNIOR SHOW
Senior & Grand Champion: Senteka Convincer 588 (aged cow); Niki Niesen Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Senteka Hi Metro Dart (Sr. 2-yr-old); Niki Niesen Junior Champion: Butz-Hill Garrison Lea (spring yrlg); Tailor Neuhaus Reserve Junior Champion: Senteka Mr. Sam Snoflake (fall calf); Cory Thorman
OPEN SHOW
Senior & Grand Champion: Senteka Convincer 588; (aged cow); Niki Niesen Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Deters Integrity Liza; (4-Yr-old); Brent Moeller Junior Champion: Butz-Hill Garrison Lea (spring yrlg); Tailor Neuhaus Reserve Junior Champion: Senteka Mr. Sam Snoflake (fall calf); Cory Thorman
Southern
July 12,2007 Washington County Fairgrounds; Nashville, Ill.
JUNIOR SHOW
Junior Showmanship: Abby Kern Senior Showmanship: Nick Harre Grand Champion: Nick Harre Reserve Grand Champion: Clint Harre Junior Champion: Zehrview Mystr Bianca (fall yrlg); Amanda Hartman
Reserve Junior Champion: Nick Harre (winter yearling)
OPEN SHOW
Junior Champion: Elm-Nor-Way Duplex Ivory (fall calf); M. Hasheider Reserve Junior Champion: Elm-Nor-Way HiMetro Ralyn; (winter calf); Hasheider Grand Champion: Elm-Nor-Way (4-yr-old); M. Hasheider Reserve Grand Champion: Elm-Nor-Way Talent Mineral (2-yr-old) M. Hasheider
Stephenson
July 6,2007 Stephenson County Fairgrounds; Freeport, Ill. Judge: Mark Reuth Number shown: 87 Head
JUNIOR SHOW
Junior Boys Showmanship: Ryan Sheehan Junior Girls Showmanship: Chelsey DeVries Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Stephanie Klinger Senior Boys Showmanship: Brent Koester Senior Girls Showmanship: Kelly Sheehan Senior & Grand Champion: La-Clar Lamont Ziggy (Sr. 2-yr-old); Brent Koester Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Gay-keys Roald 5CH (Sr. 2-yr-old); Hunter McWorthy Junior Champion: Carley Rote; fall yearling Reserve Junior Champion: Graybill Damion Victory (summer yrlg); Paul Graybill
OPEN SHOW
Senior & Grand Champion: Logganlane Charle Bertha (aged cow); Gunderson Reserve Senior Champion: Ron Mikulice (125,000lb. cow) Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Dannys Gib Avalon (Jr. 2-yr-old); Clearfield Farm Reserve Intermediate Champion: Meier-Meadows Domin Charity (Sr. 3-yr-old); Meiers Junior Champion: Rock-I Lorrie Dundee Lambada (fall calf); Rock-I Reserve Junior Champion: AHM Lady Pepperdine-ET (winter yrlg); R. Mikulice Premier Breeder: Rock-I Farms; Orangeville, Ill. Premier Exhibitor: Tie Meier Meadows; Ridott, Ill. Ron Mikulice; Orangeville, Ill.
Jo-Carroll Grand Champion Darcy Steffes with Steffes Durham Cappuccino Intermediate Showmanship: Kaleb Pruemer Senior Showmanship: Brad Bauman Senior & Grand Champion: Jessica Telgmann; 4-yr-old Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Brad Bauman; 2nd place 4-yr-old Intermediate Champion: Allison Telgmann; Junior 3-yr-old Reserve Intermediate Champion: Jessica Telgmann; Jr. 2-yr-old Junior Champion: Kaleb Pruemer, Fall Yearling Reserve Junior Champion: Illinois Holstein Herald
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Mississippi-Valley Show Champions Laura Sorrill, Western Ill. Dairy Princess; Kathy Neisen with Res. Grand-Junior Show, Brent Moeller with Res. Grandopen show, Niki Neisen with Grand Champion Page 25
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2006 was District a very good year! News
OBITUARY
Norman E. Henke of Stanton died Wednesday, January 31, 2007, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. Born August 22, 1924, in Olive Township, Madison County, Illinois, he was Superior Young Dairy The 2007 show season began in Clinton Each was presented with the Honorary thereceiving son of thethe late2007 Otto and Johanna Henke and attainedAward! the age of 82 years. He married County with the district show held on Udder Buster Award and one lucky team hadProducer 1948, at Trinity writingonthisOctober article, 3,Dave Fischer says Sunday, July 15th. Exhibitors included was presented the Banned from the Barn RoleenInHartke Lutheran Church in Cahokia Township, Litchfield, to tell everyone hello. He is doing well and BLM Fall Dairy, Clint-Clair Farms, Dodel Award. Earlier that morning, Tim Ezell, of Illinois. road He and is still taking Holsteins, Flat-Net Dairy, J-Farms, Koll- the St. Louis television affiliate, FOX 2 News on Mr. the Henke wastoa recovery. retired farmer dairyman. had been self-employed andtoactive in many therapy and hopes be walking by Kreek Holsteins, Lueking Dairy, Paden broadcasted live from the dairy barns to He physical associations, including: Southern the end of September. Many well wishes to Muskopf, Net-A-Way Farms, Courtney advertise that evening’s fair event. Fun was agricultural Illinois Breeding Association, Illinois Breeding CoDave Sires and of wePlain certainly missed youit this Price, Rich-Muz Farm, Rollin-Huels Dairy, had by all and no one cried over spilled milk! op,you, and Select City, Ohio, when was organized. He was also a member of the Thank you to all the supporters who helped firstyear on the show circuit! and Thol-E-Way. National Association of Animal Madison Congratulations to the Breeders, Jason and Dena Show results are listed in the district show make this event possible! County Farm Bureau, and the Madison County Congratulations to those taking honors Holstein Brammeier family on the birth of their baby summary section.Congratulations to all! Club. In addition, he was an advisory to theElaine University of Illinois Science girl! Daisy arrived at 7:48Dairy am on July Thank you to all the supporters who helped at the Illinois Championship Holstein Show member within the College of 9th, 2007, measuring 20Agriculture. inches long and in Bloomington! Winners listed elsewhere Program to make another successful show! Norman was a member of Zion Lutheran weighing 6 lbs. the 14 Zion oz. She was welcomed As part of a six-year tradition, the Clinton in this issue. Clinton County exhibitors Church in Staunton, Men’s Club and had by big sister, Adrienne, age13,For and big County Holstein Club this year sponsored included Clint-Clair Farms, Flat-Net Dairy heldhome various offices within the church. many years, he enjoyed playing with the church’s brother, Jackson, age dartball 4. the Celebrity Milking Contest at the Clinton and J-Farms. In team. closing, Clinton County has experienced Congratulations to those taking honors dartball County Fair. Eight teams of four were given He is survived by his wife Roleen Henke of one oftwo the sons, hottest and driest on the opportunity to milk some of Clinton at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield! Staunton; Raymond (Ruth Augusts Ann) Henke Kent (Linda) both5 ofdays Staunton; two havingHenke, at least over 100 County’s Best. Teams included Beckman Clinton County exhibitors included Clint- andrecord, (Jim) isWalker of Redvery Bud,rapidly Illinois Home of Beautiful degrees.Cheryl The corn maturing Farms, Flat Net Dairy, J-Farms, Koll- daughters, Concrete, Extension personnel, fair ClairUdders and Mary (Scott) Reed of Clayton, Missouri; 10 13222 E. 1250th St., Granville, Illinois 61326 as some has even beengrandchildren. harvested forHesilage queens, Jansen Farm Equipment, Kaskaskia Kreek Holsteins, Net-A-Way Farms and grandchildren and 3 great was Eugene Kunkel Kevin Kunkel in the latter days of July. The hay and supply is College, priests/pastors, WCXO 96.7 radio Thol-E-Way. Special congratulations to Josh preceded in death by two sons, Ronald Keith (815) 339-6363 (815) 339-2122 Cell: (815) 866-2133 a brother, sister, extremely short.Harold And toHenke; top itand all, athe St. personalities, and the Vietnam Veterans. Huelsmann and Chris Kollmann for each Henke; Minnie Meyer.
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reported two new 5-year-old Excellents, Rolling-Lawns Atom Diane and RollingLawns Rudolph Becky. They also had a 6year-old Lee go Excellent, and two 3-year-old Excellents, Rolling-Lawns Durham Megan and Rolling-Lawns Zenith Brassy. They also achieved seven VG 2-year-olds, and five of Greetings to all! It seems that many of you them were Zeniths. may be finished with harvesting. The district Gueldener Farms also had a tremendous show was held on Saturday, July 7, 2007, at classification. They had a new 7-year-old the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Excellent, Gueldener Contor Juliann-ET and Steve Irwin judged 65 animals. Everyone a 91 point 3-year-old, Gueldener Durham enjoyed a potluck lunch after completion of Emma. Their 2-year-olds also classified well the show. with four new 85 point cows. Many herds recently completed In April, Lucas and Michelle Clanton classification. B-J Grove Holsteins reported traveled to the Midwest Spring Show in one new Excellent and Carlene Keilbach had Madison, Wis. They had three top ten finishes, along with Dennis Devore’s third an aged cow go Excellent. Brite-Side Holsteins had a new Excellent place Sr. 2-year-old in the Junior Show and Durham 5-year-old and a new Excellent Brennan Woker’s fourth place 4-year-old. 3-year-old Durham who was raised from Holbric Tornado Appolla, was also named 81 points. The 3-year-old’s maternal sister 2006 Jr. All-American Jr. 3 yr. old. Congratulations to Liz Rue and Shad by Outside scored VG as a 2-year-old. The Oertels also welcomed a new herdsman, Kleiner on their marriage in March. They are residing on the Kleiner farm in Greenville. Vince Madson. Some new job notes. 1Ron Schaufelberger Rolling-Lawns Holsteins had a tremendous HIwerving1/2 Midwest Holsteins 30-08-2007 16:22 Pagina classification. Neal and Connie Turley is the new Alta Genetics Dairy Representative
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Family for being named Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor at the State Show. The Section 1 FFA Show was held at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds on August 20. Showing from Jo-Carroll was Darcy Steffes, Jennifer and Chris Thoren, Victoria Geriot and Jared Berlage. Darcy Steffes had both Grand Champion and Reserve Grand. This group of exhibitors also had the 1st place Chapter at the JoDavies County Fair. A new class that was added this year was the Grandparents Showmanship class. Merlin and Carol Timmerman and their 9 grandchildren showed. This was a really special moment for the Timmermans. It was also a great example of what showing and the fairs are all about.
McHenry-Lake
Summer has ended and fall is upon us. I hope everyone has had a great summer and has an even better harvest this fall. I pray your crops survived all the rain and even the lack of rain in some areas. It has been an eventful summer in our district. First, Holbic Holsteins held the Reflections of Holbric II Sale on July 2nd. Congratulations to the Olbrich Family on another wonderful sale. The high seller was Kingsmill Rebel Dayna, a July ’05 Dundee
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daughter, at $16,000. Holbric Gibson Christine-ET EX-92 was the 2nd high seller at $10,200. Congratulations to the Dairy Bowl Teams for a job well done representing Illinois at the National Holstein Convention. Congratulations to the Senior Team on a 1st place finish. Representing McHenry-Lake on the Senior Team was Adam Watkins with Luke Brinkmeier, Kyle Koester, and Brent Koester. Also congratulations to the junior team for representing Illinois with pride. Team members included Aaron Mitchell, Grace Shanks, Colleen Ziller, and Levi Martin. State Fair was a success again this year for those representing McHenry County, even if we weren’t showing all Holsteins. In addition to the results in the show report, Olbrich’s also showed the 1st place 6-year-old & over Brown Swiss, Alford Starway Angel; 2nd place 4-year-old Jersey, Holbric Sambo Kayla; and 2nd place 5 & 6-year-old Jersey, Holbric Sambo America. The Olbrich’s also exhibited the 1st place Jersey aged cow, Snafu Saturn Gina, who was also the Grand Champion of the Jersey Show. Becky Peterson exhibited Telja Jolt Minnie who was the 1st place Brown Swiss summer yearling in both the junior and open Shows. She was also the Reserve Junior Champion in the junior show and Junior Champion in the open show. Becky is also the 2007 Illinois Swiss Miss. Walter Shanks exhibited Shanks Premium Boo 822, the 1st place Brown Swiss 3-year-old in the junior show and 1st place junior 3year-old in the open show. Philip Shanks exhibited Shanks Illini Jr 651, the 1st place Brown Swiss junior show 4-yearold & over cow and 4th place open show 4-year-old cow. Shanks General Glow 948 was the 2nd place junior 2-year-old in the
Brown Swiss open show. Thompsview Prem Shambie ET was the 2nd place Brown Swiss fall calf in the open show and 1st place in the junior show and Junior Champion of the junior show. Shanks Scotie Fancy 1007 was the 2nd place Brown Swiss spring yearling in the junior show and 1st place in the open show. Shanks Delivery Chrome was the 2nd place winter yearling in the Brown Swiss junior show. Philip was placed 1st in the Brown Swiss showmanship. Grace Shanks also exhibited Brown Swiss at State Fair. Lake Side JP Darla was the 2nd place sernior 2-year-old in both the junior and open shows and was Reserve Grand Champion of the junior show. Front Line Shanks Major W692 was the 2nd place 4year-old & over in the junior show. Shanks Scotie Muckie 1011 was the 1st place spring yearling in the junior show. Shanks Scotie J Jellen 1097 was the 1st place winter calf in the junior show. Shanks Scotie Freckles 1000 placed 1st in the winter yearling class in the junior show. Shanks Farm exhibited the 1st place Senior Best 3 Females and the 3rd place Junior Best 3 Females in the Brown Swiss open show. I apologize for these State Fair results being so lengthy but every exhibitor from McHenry County at State Fair had an exceptional year and each one deserves to be recognized for their outstanding dedication to showing quality dairy cattle, no matter what breed they choose to show. I hope everyone has a great harvest season and good luck to those who will be continuing the show season at the national shows. Sincerely, Amy Shanks
Mississippi Valley
First of all there is a correction to last issue’s graduates. High School grads are Niki Neisen and Keith Koch, and an additional college graduate is Lindsey Edwards. Some of our club members received a chuckle that Niki graduated from Keith Koch high school. We held our district show during the Adams Co. Fair on July 26 with Ted Dement as the judge. There were 56 head shown broken down to 32 heifers and 24 cows. Results are listed elsewhere in this issue. We also had a judging contest at our district show with three classes and those results and premier exhibitor and breeder will be announced at our annual meeting. The 2006 Adams Co. Fair Queen Kari Miller presented show halters to the October 2007
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showmanship winners. Assisting with ribbons and trophies was Laura Sorrill, (SkyView-Acres) the 2007 Western Illinois Dairy Princess. Sorrill was crowned on June 27 and Marissa Edwards (Hi-Blue) was first runner-up. Olivia Edwards competed in the 2007 Adams Co. Fair Queen Pageant and was awarded the best interview award. She is the daughter of Rick and Mary Edwards and granddaughter of Paul and Eadie Edwards. Ken and Mary Koch (Kochnook) were awarded the Heritage Award, presented to a person or couple who promote the dairy industry. The Kochs have opened their farm for many years to hundreds of persons to educate them about the dairy industry. At the Adams Co. 4-H show Cory Thorman swept house with showmanship, Grand Champion Heifer, Grand Champion Cow and Grand Champion Female. Others exhibiting included Garrett Edwards, Marissa Edwards, Aaron Weiman, and Niki Neisen. At the newly formed section 11 FFA show, Niki Neisen won showmanship and junior champion, and Marissa Edwards won senior champion. In the open show held on Saturday, July 28, Thorman’s cow Thorman Ruben Daisy was named Supreme Champion of the show. There were a total of 16 herd units representing four breeds. Several members of the club worked in the Milk Shake stand during the Adams Co. Fair. We had the best bargain on the fairgrounds a 16-oz shake for $1.50 and we also sold bottled milk, sandwiches, and floats. Club members have showed at the following fairs Lewis and Knox counties in Missouri; Heart of Illinois Fair, Peoria; Jersey Co., Jerseyville; and Logan Co. at Lincoln. At State Fair Cory Thorman, Andrew Mowen, and Frank and I, but we showed
our Ayrshires. Thanks to Abby Kern and Amanda Hartman for allowing me to swipe their heifers for a district herd. The farm of Rita Frericks was host to a group of physicians who were learning how to treat injuries sustained on farms. The Liberty FFA chapter hosted the event. Finally about 40 persons attended the picnic hosted by us on July 1. We couldn’t have asked for better temperatures. Until next time I wish for a bountiful and safe harvest and God Bless. Good luck to those that exhibit at the fall shows. Beth Weas Cash
Stephenson
Hello from the soggy North here in northern Stephenson County. We couldn’t buy any rain in July. However since the 4th of August, we have had 10 to 12 inches. It would have been nice to spread that out through the summer, but that’s alright. The corn, beans and hay look great now. On July 6th we had our District Show in Freeport with 90 head judged by Mark Reuth of Wisconsin. The Stephenson County Fair was held the last week of August, and like most every year, it rained EVERY day. Other than flooding and the rent-a-cops trying to dictate which gate to use (despite having a livestock pass), it was a good time. The Junior Champion was a sr. yearling owned by Laura Lyford, and Paul Graybill had Reserve. Grand Champion was a five-yr-old Gibson daughter owned by Laura Lyford. Clearfield’s Jr. 2 was Reserve Champion. We would like to also congratulate Coach Becky Meier and her team that won the National Dairy Bowl Contest in the senior division at the National Convention in Tennessee. Stephenson County was well
represented by Luke Brinkmeier, Kyle Koester and Brent Koester. A great job done by all; your knowledge represents Stephenson County well. I do not have any other news, so members please contact me if you have anything. The rain has stopped for now, so I need to get busy with 4th crop of hay and then corn silage. Thank you much. Submitted by Jerry Smith
Tri-County
First off, our club thanks the BooneWinnebago club for their invitation to show at their local show. Many of us agreed that it was nice to be part of a show with good numbers and good cattle. Six Tri-County exhibitors were part of the show. Those results are listed in the show reports. A note: Thanks to Lowell & Marita Knief who sponsored the Bred & Owned trophy, a Tri-County tradition in memory of Em & Whitie Thompson. Other Tri-County members were seen in the barns and among the spectators: Bob & Kaye Miller (It is hard not to think of you as being part of our club!); Kelly & Sarah Sheehan; Nick & Cheri Conro; Dean Dunn; Bill Berghorn; Karen Brown; Keith Engel; Randy Wesemann, Leslee Kriegel with 6-weeks old Autumn; Andy, Mary Etta & Albert Lenkaitis along with their new herdsman, Joe Mills; George Marcella Drendel along with daughter, Cindy Edwards; and our club president Ray Hess who did the shopping, grilled the pork chops, etc., for the pre-show meal that was sponsored by the Tri-County club. We look forward to seeing everyone in Tri-County for the State Convention this winter! Respectfully Submitted, Linda Drendel
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ILLINOIS JUN Illinois Junior Holstein Association Officers President: John Mitchell 58 E. Gregory Dr. Champaign, IL 61820 (815) 703-5614 cell jmitche6@uiuc.edu Vice President: Erin Lyons 302 E. Armory St. Champaign, IL 61820 elyons2@uiuc.edu (815) 988-7141 cell Secretary: Kelly Sheehan 6111 Ridgeview Dr. Huntley, IL 60142 (847) 370-3892 cell ksheeha3@uiuc.edu Treasurer: Kyle Koester 1099 E. Angle Rd. Dakota, IL 61018 (815) 821-3344 koester2004@hotmail.com Reporter: Melinda Kollman 403 Althea Ln. New Baden, IL 62265 (618) 520 8011 cell holsteinlover_87@hotmail.com
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Every June, the Illinois juniors look forward to making a splash at the National Convention, and this year was no exception in Knoxville, Tenn. Prior to leaving Illinois, the juniors began their first full day of travel with a few farm visits along the way to Carter’s Corner and Rolling Lawns Farm to see both of these excellent herds of Holsteins. These two quick farm visits were greatly appreciated on rather short notice. The first official day in Knoxville began on Saturday, June 23rd, when the group headed to the convention center to put out the scrapbook and folding display entries. The dairy jeopardy contest began with 13 contestants in the senior division, with John Mitchell emerging 2nd in the finals in a very close, nail-biting round. Next, Emily Irwin competed in the junior division of 30 contestants, and while unable to end up in the top three, she did an excellent job for her first time in national competition. Finishing up the dairy jeopardy was the intermediate division, and Philip Shanks put some points on the board in a competitive division with 28 contestants. In the afternoon, Laura Lyford was the first to present her speech on the Leasing Program. Next was Kelly Sheehan telling how producers should respond to media questions and interviews. Lastly, Sarah Sheehan spoke about Three-A-Day dairy in food choices. All three girls did an excellent job in their speech presentations and follow-up questions from the judges. Illinois’ own, John Mitchell, had his DJM interview and was later honored at as one of twelve national semi-finalists in the DJM contest. We extend Dairy Jeopardy Contestants: John Mitchell, our congratulations to John on an honor very well Emily Irwin and Philip Shanks deserved. Saturday evening the dairy bowl teams took their written exams, and the senior team scored high enough to be placed 1st in the brackets for competition beginning Monday morning. In fact, Kyle Koester placed 1st and Luke Brinkmeier placed 2nd in the senior division written exams out of at least 64 contestants. The junior team also scored quite high with Aaron Mitchell placing 2nd on the written exam out of at least 60 contestants. Sunday was host day and the group split, with some going on local farm tours and some going to Dollywood. Sunday evening they were reunited and attended a first-joining of adults and juniors for a great meal and family night. Gary Jenkins and his Thundering Hearts band played in a high energy show combining music, comedy and lots of audience participation. Monday was jam-packed with dairy bowl competitions. The junior team placed 4th after the written test and beat Washington in Round 1. Iowa outscored Illinois in Round 2. Illinois
Speech Contestants: Sarah Sheehan, Kelly Sheehan and Laura Lyford
Illinois DJM Semi-Finalist, John Mitchell with parents, Jan and Mike Mitchell
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IOR JOURNEYS Convention
The Udder Moos Gateway
Hello everyone! First Congratulations to the new graduates in the area: Erin Schaufelberger graduated from Lincoln Christian College majoring in music ministry, Jennifer Gueldener from Edwardsville High School, Chelsie Stewart from Greenville Jr. High School, and Jarrod Guckian from Greenville High School. Apologies to anyone I missed. Amy Schaufelberger, Tyler Carter, Joshua & Rebecca Laesch participated in the Southern Regional 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held at Don and Doug Leuking’s in April. The summer fair season has been an award-winning one for several of our juniors. The Gateway Holstein Junior Show kicked off the summer shows on July 7 in Greenville with a great turnout. The Illinois State Fair Junior Show was also very rewarding for several youth. The highlights of these shows are summarized elsewhere in this issue. The DuQuoin State Fair was held Labor Day weekend. Chelsie Stewart showed the junior show Grand Champion Holstein. Cathy Guckian showed the Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn of the Junior and Open Shows. Additionally, Joshua Laesch had an outstanding day at the Bond County Fair. His 2-year-old was named Grand Champion. Congratulations to all exhibitors! Good luck in the school year.
Illinois group at National Convention
beat Ohio in Round 3 but was narrowly defeated in the final moments by Minnesota in Round 4, forcing Illinois out of the competition. Although the juniors were disappointed, they represented Illinois very well and could feel proud of the outstanding job they did. The senior team placed 1st after the written test and were victorious over Ohio with a score of 262 to -5 in Round 1. In Round 2, Pennsylvania defeated the Illinois team 195 to 148. That sent Illinois to the lower bracket to work their way up and again play Ohio in Round 3, winning 230 to 0. They continued to win Rounds 4 through 7 against New England, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York. Tuesday morning everyone gathered for the dairy bowl finals. Washington came into the finals undefeated, so Illinois needed to beat Washington twice in the double-elimation format. You can imagine the emotions stirring in the team AND the Illinois delegation in the audience during Round 8, in which Illinois pulled off a 120 to 80 victory over Washington. Round 9 resulted in a lot of chewed nails and silent cheers from Illinois onlookers and one final outburst when they were announced as the 2007 National Dairy Bowl Champions winning by a score of 110 to 25. WAY TO GO! All the good work shown by the juniors didn’t just happen overnight. Dairy bowl coaches Becky Meier and Amy Shanks began their dedication to the teams through weekly practices back in April. While at the convention, everything was done as a team...observing all the contests together, eating together, and supporting one another all the way. Chaperones attending with the group were Mary Olbrich, Melissa Irwin and Ron and Karen Schaufelberger. The above is just the highlights of the convention for the Juniors and doesn’t include the mixer/dances, pre-sale barbeque and sale, awards banquet or the Huddle at the Hall (Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame) What was the value National Senior Dairy Bowl Champs: Adam Watkins, of the whole experience? PRICELESS! Coach Becky Meier, Luke Brinkmeier (back row); Kyle Koester, Brent Koester (front row) by Karen Schaufelberger Illinois Holstein Herald
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Hello! I hope everyone is doing well. First off I would like to congratulate Karen Lyford on her engagement to Adam Kryder. I’m told September 2008 is the date! Congratulations also goes out to Kyle and Brent Koester and Luke Brinkmeier for placing 1st at National Convention for quiz bowl. Great job guys! The district show was held in July in Freeport at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds; results are summarized in the show reports. Congratulations to all fall-goers! We heard everyone did well and had fun. Good luck to Alissa Koester as she heads off to Louisville in November for 4-H judging and quiz bowl! by Carley Rote
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