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ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION Officers
President .......................................................................................Dale Drendel 15N057 Walker Rd., Hampshire, Ill. 60140; 847/683-2590
ddrendel@fvi.net
Vice President................................................................... Kevin Wendling 13500 North 400th St., Altamont, Ill. 62411; 618/483-5532
Secretary................................................................................... Lori Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Rd., Rockford, Ill. 61102; 815/962-0001
moolyons@aol.com
Executive Members
Bruce Clanton ................................................................................... Gateway
R.R. 2, Box 415, Mulberry Grove, Ill. 62262 ; 618/425-3523 Joann Hartman................................................................................... Southern 200 Holstein Place, Waterloo, Ill. 62298-2743; 618/939-6450 glendell@htc.net Mike Netemeyer..................................................................................... Clinton 18817 Emerald Rd., Carlyle, Ill. 62231; 618/594-3190 mdnet@tincans.net Beth Weas Cash.....................................................................Mississippi-Valley 1841 E 1600th St., Paloma, IL 62359; 217/455-3440 cowbelle82@yahoo.com
Illinois Holstein Herald Editor & Webmaster Julie L. Drendel
165 Penny Lane, Sycamore, Ill. 60178 815/991-5506 · 815/766-0045 · 847/683-7570 (fax) · jdrendel@gmail.com
Holstein Association USA Regional Representative Callie Unruh cunruh@holstein.com · 316/772-1884
Holstein Association USA Director
Boyd Schaufelberger 1254 IL Rte 127, Greenville, Ill. 62246 · schaufine@att.net · 618/664-2576
Other Representative
Dr. Mike Hutjens University of Illinois Extension · hutjensm@uiuc.edu · 217/333-2928
Directors - Term Expires 2010 Heart of Illinois.............................................. Gary Zehr, Graymont Lincolnland.......................................... Marc Hilgendorf, Nokomis Tri-County.......................................................... Ray Hess, Genoa Tri-County.................................................... Joe Engel, Hampshire
815/743-5722 815/383-4776 815/784-6006 847/683-3482
Directors - Term Expires 2011 Boone-Winnebago....................................... Brent Pollard, Rockford Clinton......................................................Mike Netemeyer, Carlyle Effingham.................................................... Megan Shoaf, Mason Heart of Illinois......................................Tricia Kilburn-Zehr, Graymont Lincolnland............................................. Roger Bauman, Nokomis McHenry-Lake............................................... Alan Ainger, Harvard McHenry-Lake....................................... Gary Janssen, Wauconda Mississippi Valley.............................................. Bill Deters, Quincy Southern............................................... Joann Hartman, Waterloo Stephenson............................................. Eric Smith, Orangeville Stephenson............................................. Kent Smith, Orangeville
* Ineligible for re-election
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** Completing an unexpired term
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Francis Halpin Farms Page 44 Gaf-Fine Farms, Inc. Page 46 Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Page 44 Glenkeen Holsteins Page 44 Golden Oaks Farm Page 44 Halldale Farms Page 44 Holbric Holsteins Page 46 Holstein International Page 2 Huel-Haven Page 44 Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Page 44 Interglobe Genetics Page 37 Irwindale Holsteins Page 46 J-Maker Dairy Farm Page 44 K-J Holsteins Page 44 K-Lane Farms Page 46 Kaco-Vu Page 44 Kepotah Page 46 Kochnook Farm Page 44 Koll-Kreek Holsteins Page 44 Laeschway Dairy Page 46 Lenkaitis Holsteins Page 44 Lindale Holsteins Page 44, 47 Luck-E Holsteins Page 44
Lucky-King Holsteins Ludwig Farms Lyonden Farm Mackinson Dairy Farm Macomber Farm Massbach Holsteins Meier Meadows Mil-R-Mor Miller Hoof Trimming Mitchell’s Holsteins Net-A-Way Farms Dairy O-Bee Holsteins Oertel Farms, Inc. Platz Dairy Farm Pleasantland Farm Po-Cop Holsteins R-Homestead Farm R-Vision Holsteins Ravendale Farm Red Carpet Holsteins Roblee Farms Rock-I Farms Roes-Mor
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Rolling Lawns Farms Page 45 Rollin-Huels Dairy Farm Page 45 Rotesown Page 46 Schaufine Farms Page 45 Schaulane Holsteins Page 45 Select Sires Page 48 Shannondoah Holsteins Page 45 Show-N-Style Cattlle Page 45 Smith, Ed Page 34 Stephenson Holstein Club Page 45 Stone Ridge Page 45 Sunshine Genetics Page 6 Team Holsteins Page 45 TimTam Acres Page 45 Tuck’s O’er the Hill Farm Page 46 Twendell Holsteins Page 46 Vital-I Page 46 Von-View Dairy Farm Page 46 Weaver-Lea Page 46 Wildvale Reg. Holsteins Page 46 Will-Can-Do Holsteins Page 46 Winter Dairy Farm Page 46 Zehrview Holsteins Page 46
FEATURES
Adverstiser’s Index........................................................................... 4
2010 Illinois Contract Rates.......................................................... 42 All-American Illinois Nominations................................................ 20 All-Illinois Winners....................................................................... 33 Grand International Red & White Holstein Show........................ 28 Grand National Junior Show......................................................... 37 History & Cookbooks Available.................................................... 38 Holstein USA Board Notes........................................................... 41 Hutjens Named Friend of Agriculture........................................... 23 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale..................................................... 24 Illinois Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes........................... 10, 24 Illinois Holstein Association Annual Meeting Minutes.................... 8 Illinois Holstein Outstanding Junior Breeder - Matt Engel............ 18 Illinois Holstein Outstanding Senior Breeder - Bill Olbrich.......... 19 Illinois Holstein Outstanding Service Award - Bob Fruend........... 18 International Holstein Show.......................................................... 27 International Junior Holstein Show............................................... 26 Junior All-American Illinois Nominations..................................... 29 Junior All-Illlinois Winners........................................................... 32 Junior Annual Meeting Minutes.................................................... 30 Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show.......................................... 36 Molds and Mycotoxins in Corn..................................................... 13 NAILE 4-H Dairy Judging and Quizbolw Contests...................... 21 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest............................................ 21 O-Bee Farms Holstein International Story.................................... 14 Red & White All-American Illinois Nominations.......................... 19 Reserve All-Illinois Winners.......................................................... 35 Sauder’s Jersey Farm...................................................................... 31 Spring Thing Registration Form.................................................... 25 University of Illinois Dairy Judging Contests................................ 22 World Dairy Expo 4-H Quizbowl................................................. 22
Calendar......................................................................................... 5 District News................................................................................ 39 Dutchess Domain........................................................................... 6 From the Field................................................................................. 6 From the President.......................................................................... 6
Directors - Term Expires 2009 Boone-Winnebago.............................. John Mitchell, Winnebago Clinton.................................................. Harvey Harpstrite, Trenton Effingham............................................Jim Schumacher, Teutoplis Gateway....................................... Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove Gateway .......................................Ron Schaufelberger, Greenville Jo-Carroll............................................ Merlin Timmerman, Galena Mississippi-Valley................................. Beth Weas Cash, Paloma Southern...................................................... Ken Meng, Freeburg *Stephenson.................................................... Glen Meier, Ridott
REGULARS
Fall 2009
In Memoriam............................................................................ 7, 38 Junior Journeys.........................................................................30-31 Letters to the Editor...................................................................... 20
CALENDAR
February 27-28: Spring Thing; 8:30 a.m.; Hawthorne Suites, Champaign, Ill. February 28: State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest; 9:00 a.m.; Champaign, Ill. March 20: Clinton County Classic Sale; Carlyle, Ill. March 26-27: Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show,;Columbus, Ohio; Gus Schwartzbeck, Union Bridge, Md., judge April 10: PDCA Calf Sale; 12:30 p.m.; Round Barns, Champaign, Ill. April 17: Midwest Spring National Holstein Show; Jefferson, Wis., Lynn Harbaugh, Pine River, Wis., judge June 26-29: National Holstein Convention; Bloomington, Minn. July 21: Illinois Holstein Dutchess Contest; 5:30 p.m.; Interestate Center, Bloomington, Ill. July 22: Illinois Championship Junior Show; 8:30 a.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington, Ill. July 23: Illinois Championship Show & Futurity; 8:30 a.m.; Interstate Center, Bloomington, Ill.
State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest Saturday, February 27, 2010 Hawthorn Suites, 101 Trade Centre Dr., Champaign Registration at 8:30 a.m. — Contest begins at 9:00 a.m.
The state 4-H dairy quiz bowl contest will be held in conjunction with the Illinois Jr. Holstein Spring Thing workshop on Saturday February 27, 2010 at the Hawthorn Suites, 101 Trade Centre Dr., Champaign, IL. All interested 4-H members are invited and encouraged to participate. Counties/Units can enter an unlimited number of four member teams or individual members (individuals will be grouped to form teams). There is no limit. The state 4-H contest will have 2 divisions of competition: Jr. Division for 4-H members who are 13 years of age and younger as of January 1, 2010; and Sr. Division for those 4-H members who are 14 years and older before January 1, 2010. There will be a lunch served at cost for participants not staying/paying for the entire weekend workshop. Members who have enrolled/completed an Animal Science college course(s) prior to the fall 2010 term are not eligible for the 4-H team. From this state contest, four 4-H’ers in the Sr. age group will be selected to represent Illinois at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest in Louisville, KY in November, 2010.
Illinois Holstein Herald
On the Cover: The Winter issue provides a complete wrap-up from 2009. Photos starting from the upper left and going clockwise: Harvue Roy Frosty, Supreme Champion, World Dairy Expo; Illinois Holstein Association Officers and Executive Committee members; Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red, Grand Champion, Grand International R&W Junior Show; Junior members visiting Sauder’s Jersey Farm during their Annual Meeting; and, Lindale Eland Frisky, 2009 Illinois Cow of the Year and Grand Champion, Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show.
Volume 71, Number 4
Winter 2009
Illinois Holstein Herald (ISSN 1520-4472) (USPS #016762) is published four times a year, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, at 165 Penny Lane, Sycamore, Illinois by the Illinois Holstein Association. Subscriptions for members are included as part of the annual membership dues; $20 per year for non-members. Periodicals postage paid at Sycamore, IL and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Illinois Holstein Herald, 165 Penny Lane, Sycamore, IL 60178.
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From the President... As we close 2009, it is appropriate to thank all of the committee chairs and their committees who helped the Illinois Holstein Association have a successful year. Their dedication through the planning to the actual project really pays off. Thanks again! Also, the Stephenson County Holstein Club needs to be thanked for hosting the 2009 state convention. The committee meetings, the annual meeting, and the board meeting all had excellent discussion that will lead us into next year. And once again, I look forward to working with you all. At the convention banquet, Orion Sameulson shared with us his insights of over 50 years in ag broadcasting. He acknowledged what we all knew first hand – the challenge of this year’s low milk prices and the weather. He congratulated us on our performance with genetics and breeding, but he also challenged us all to become better marketers of our products. He
also said that this year’s weather was the worst for the growing season that he has witnessed in his long career in broadcasting. As I write this, our crops are not yet in and I imagine it is true for others as well. Orion also spoke about the relationship between us the producers and our consumers. He fears what the animal activists may be able to accomplish in ways of discrediting our industry if we, as a united front, do not defend our practices. Again, I encourage us all to stand up for ourselves and spread the word that we are conscientious farmers who are dedicated to bringing a healthy and wholesome product to the public. And finally, I want to wish you all a 2010 that will bring us joy, peace, and an opportunity to continue to share fellowship with one another.
Dale Drendel
From the Field... Hello all! My name is Callie Unruh and as many of you already know I recently have been hired to fill the position of your Regional Field Representative. I was hired by Holstein Associaiton USA this past August and have recently been covering Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas. During the last couple of weeks territories have been moved, new hires have been made, and now I have been moved to the wonderful state of Illinois! I will be covering Illinois along with Missouri and Arkansas and am very excited to get to know everyone in your state. For those of you who do not know me yet, here is a little background information. I recently graduated from Kansas State University in May 2009. Yes, I know the Wildcats probably aren’t your team of choice, but I promise to not let
our differences in teams get in the way! I earned a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in business. I was actively involved in Dairy Judging, Dairy Club, as well as Dairy Challenge during my time at K-State. My parents own and operate Prairie-Sun Holsteins near Walton, Kansas. We milk 45 registered Holsteins and I have been a part of our operation since a very young age. It is my love for the dairy industry, and the knowledge that I have learned thus far that prompted me to stay within the industry. So far the work of a field rep has been very rewarding and I look forward to helping you with any problems or questions you may encounter. Currently, I am in the process of relocating to Illinois so that I can better serve my territory. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me on my cell 316-772-1884 or by email cunruh@holstein.com. I will do my best to get back to you in a timely manner and am working towards making a connection with each one of you! Hang in there while times are tough, and hopefully things will continue to get better. See you soon!
Callie Unruh
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Dutchess Domain
Hi everyone! With Christmas come and gone and the New Year rung in, we’ve all dug our feet into 2010, quite possibly with new goals and new found determination to achieve them. Now while I’ve got my own goals to improve myself in school and on the track, I’ve got a bigger goal we all can take part in. We all need to work together and give our best effort at increasing the number of active Juniors in our club! This can be by recruiting friends who aren’t yet a part or by encouraging current members to get involved. We have 238 Juniors and I’m going have to admit, even as active as I am, I’ve never even heard of more than half of them! With the abundance of activities available to Juniors these days, there is bound to be at least one event that you could encourage a Junior to take part in that they would enjoy. Dairy bowl has started up again for most clubs, with Spring Thing happening in the last weekend of February. At Spring Thing we will have all sorts of things going on: dairy bowl, dairy jeopardy, and speech competition. Hoever, we also have two newer activities: the poster contest and an essay contest. The essays will be due before Spring Thing to ensure enough time for judging them, but awards will be presented at Spring Thing, so if you would like to do them make sure to submit your piece in time! In addition to Spring Thing activities, there are also many area shows as well as the state show where Juniors can exhibit their animals. Several new awards have also been implemented that Juniors can apply and receive recognition for. There will also be a Junior state trip every other year that kids can take part in and meet other members. With this said, I would like to encourage all of you to go out and recruit somebody you know. I look forward to some of these activities all year. I know when I am older and look back I will always miss these days because I am had so much fun (and I guess maybe learned something too!) So let’s spread the word, our New Year’s goal: increase Junior participation!
Sarah Sheehan
Fall 2009
IN MEMORIAM Mary Johnson
Mary Johnson, wife of former University of Illinois Dairy Extension Specialist Ralph Johnson, passed away on December 16, 2009. Mary Grace Johnson, 89, of Champaign, died at 2:15 a.m. last Wednesday at the ChampaignUrbana Regional Rehab Center, Savoy. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 4 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2200 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, Illinois 61802. Rev. Bob Rasmus will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Mary was born April 18, 1920, in Texas the daughter of Joseph and Grace (Gillespie) Doré. She married Ralph V. Johnson on June 29, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1990. She is survived by one daughter; Kristin Doré Johnson of Glasgow, Scotland, and one son; Warren A. Johnson of Champaign. Mary was valedictorian of her high school class, and went on to become a medical secretary and stenographer at Scott and White’s hospital in Temple, Texas, and at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Later she worked as a secretary at the University of Illinois. Mary was also a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She and her husband were also members of University Club and Stardusters. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Peter G. Jungels
Peter George Jungels, age 80, of Aurora, Ill., passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2009, at home surrounded by his family and close friends. Born January 7, 1929, in Aurora to Peter and Cecilia (Augsburg/Jungels) Konen, he graduated in 1946 from Marmion Military High School. Peter was united in marriage 61 years ago to Mary Lou Mettel at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on September 11, 1948, and blessed their union with five sons and two daughters. Pete and Mary Lou continued in his parent’s footsteps and ran their family business Peter A. Jungels & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning for many years. Peter was a life-time member of St. Joseph Church and enjoyed his membership at both the Luxembourg and Phoenix clubs, was a gifted artist who enjoyed sharing his paintings with close family and friends, along with good food and drink, but thrived for nothing better than a good card game. He is survived by many including his sister Dolores (Dean) Dunn of North Aurora, Ill.
Cecilia A. Jungels Konen
Cecilia A. Jungels Konen passed away on October 28, 2009. She was born October 5, Illinois Holstein Herald
1910, in Eola, Ill., to Fred and Celestie Gering Augsburg. On October 7, 1928, she married Peter A. Jungels who died on September 11, 1959. On November 15, 1962 she married Anthony P. Konen who died on June 4, 1978. Surviving are a daughter, Dolores (Dean) Dunn, North Aurora; a son, Jerry (Teresa) Jungels, Warsaw, IN; a stepson, Vince (Shirley) Konen, Scottsdale, AZ; a stepdaughter, Marilyn (Ron) Nickels, Aurora; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; four great-greatgrandchildren; many step grandchildren, step great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a son, Peter G. Jungels and his wife Mary Lou Jungels; a daughter-in-law, Patricia M. Jungels; a sister, Bernadine Augsburg Matter; a brother, Alfred Augsburg; two step daughters, Donna Konen Muehlfelt and Audrey Konen Kayzer; three stepsons, Vern Konen, Jim Konen and Tony Konen Jr; a granddaughter, Deborah Dunn; a grandson Peter Jungels. She was an honorary Member in the Ladies of the Knights of Columbus, a member in the Friendly Center Club and a former member in the Annunciation Church Sodality.
Calvin C. Meyer
Calvin Clarence Meyer, born September 22, 1925, in Peotone, formerly of Manteno, Ill., passed awayat his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Clarence Meyer. His first wife, Doris Lutes, passed away November 4, 1998. He then married Irma Dralle of Peotone on September 22, 2001. He was a dairy farmer. He was one of the original organizers of the Manteno Youth Baseball Program which he coached for 50 years and at Lewis University for 20 years, director of Kankakee County Fair for 20 years, former member Manteno No. 5 Board of Education. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Manteno, former trustee member Illinois Holstein Association and former director (AMPI), Associated Milk Producers Inc., American Baseball Coaches Association, avid senior golfer and White Sox fan. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Irma and spending time at their home in Naples, Fla. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Lois Meyer of Manteno, Jim and Ann Meyer of Fairbury, Dan and Amy Meyer of Schaumburg; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Irish O’Reilly of Manteno; stepsons and wives, David and Cheryl Dralle of Peotone, Greg and Karen Dralle of Kankakee, Brad and Colleen Dralle of Beaufort, S.C., John and Lisa Dralle of Bourbonnais; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 17 stepgrandchildren; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Case; first wife, Doris Lutes Meyer; and his parents.
donations be made to Hospice of Kankakee Valley, First Presbyterian Church Manteno or MYBSL-Cal Meyer Field.
Anna Mae Smith
Anna Mae Smith, age 89 of Oswego, Ill., passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009 ,at Tillers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oswego, IL. She was born in Chenoa, Ill., on December 3, 1919, the daughter of Clarence and Maude (Myer) Schultz. Anna was a graduate of Chenoa High School and the University of Illinois. She was united in marriage in Chenoa, Ill., on June 15, 1941, to Mr. J. George Smith and they spent the next 66 happy years together until his passing on February 7, 2008. Anna and J. George established Rock-I Farm and farmed for more than 60 years, developing an outstanding herd of Holstein dairy cattle. Mrs. Smith led the La Menue Modelle 4-H Club for more than 25 years and was a member of the University of Illinois Extension Homemakers groups for more than 50 years. She served as County President and was named Homemaker of the Year. Anna was an active member of the Oswego Prairie United Methodist Church in Oswego, Ill., and its women’s organization. Mrs. Smith supported local, state and national Holstein organizations, serving on committees, managing food stands and planning conventions. She conducted tours of Rock-I Farm for school children, domestic and foreign agricultural groups. Mrs. Smith and her husband had the honor in 1953, of entertaining the King of Greece when he visited the family farm, preparing dinner for the King and several other Greek Officials. Anna loved sewing, knitting, crocheting and cooking, consistently taking top prizes at the Wheatland Plowing Match, Kendall County and Sandwich Fairs, including Sweepstakes and Best of Show for her afghans and pies. Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Nannette (Dick) Armstrong of Oswego, Ill., Cheryl (Jim) Wormley of Woodstock, Ill., G.Kent (Joan) Smith of Orangeville, Ill., and Lois (Russ) Horeni of Oswego, Ill.; her ten grandchildren, Errin (Shirley) Armstrong of Chula Vista, Calif., Carin (Tim) Tullos of Avenue, Md., Ryan (Gwen) Wormley of Woodstock, Ill., Paul (Rosemary) Wormley of Winnetka, Ill., Matt (Alexis) Wormley, of Chicago, Ill., Nicole (Jason) Meek of Fort Worth, Texas, Eric Smith of Orangeville, Ill., Jamie Horeni of Jonesville, Mich., Josh (Kelly) Horeni of Oswego, Ill., and Kelly Horeni of Oswego, Ill.; her sixteen great-grandchildren, Ian and Evan Armstong, both of Chula Vista, Calif., Garrett, Jakob, Cassidy, G.W. and Jess Tullos, all of Avenue, Md., Calvin, J.T. and Reagan Wormley all of
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that
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Illinois Holstien Annual Meeting December 4, 2009 - Freeport, IL
President Dale Drendel called the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association to order at 9:10 a.m. at the Hampton Inn in Freeport. There were 31 members and guests in attendance. President Drendel called on IHA Secretary Lori Lyons to read the minutes of the last annual meeting. On a motion by Bruce Clanton which was seconded by Jerry Smith, the minutes of the December 4, 2008 meeting were approved as printed in the Herald. Treasurer Jerry Smith distributed the financial report prepared by Blackhawk FBFM. The financial results for the period April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009 presented are summarized as follows: Activity or Committee 2008-2009 General Operations $ (8,494) Membership 19,524 State Show (74) Cookbook Sales 490 Illinois Holstein History 79 District Herd – Land of Lincoln 944 Purebred Dairy Cattle Assn. 2,320 Publications (517) Website 832 State Sale 22,027 Futurity Program 204 Youth Activity (1,866) Memorial Accounts (274) Total revenue in excess of expenses: $ 35,195 Jerry noted that the Association’s Certificate of Deposit was not included in the cash balance of $46,569. The treasurer’s report was approved following a motion by Jerry Smith that was seconded by Alan Ainger. Dale Drendel introduced Special Guests from Holstein Association USA, Steve Peterson, Central Region Tri-Captain and Callie Unruh, new regional representative for the Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas territory. The agenda then called for a review of the annual committee summaries. The committee summaries as adopted are as follows: Dutchess Report presented by Lori Lyons Chair: Lori Lyons The 2009 contest was held at the Interstate Center in Bloomington the evening before the Junior Show (July 15, 2009). The format of the contest was the same as the prior Page 8
year with the winner receiving a scholarship. The 2008 retiring Dutchess was Melinda Kollmann of the Clinton County Club. This year’s contestants were Miranda Kollmann (Clinton), Sarah Sheehan (Tri-County), and Colleen Ziller (McHenry-Lake). Brian Lyons served as emcee of the contest and Jennifer Parrish, Gene McCoy and Steve Schwoerer served as the contest judges. The judges and her fellow contestants chose Miranda Kollmann as Miss Congeniality. Colleen Ziller was selected as first runner-up, and Sarah Sheehan was crowned the 2009 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. Governmental Affairs Report presented by: Boyd Schaufelberger Chair: Boyd Schaufelberger There was one meeting of the Animal Health Committee in 2009. The meeting was held Wednesday December 2. Discussions were held on animal disease concerns, the Dairy Price Stabilization Program, the need to be pro-active in government policies as it relates to animal welfare as was done in Ohio, emphasizing the need to train food animal veterinarians and the need for Premise and animal identification programs. Membership Report presented by: Kevin Wendling Chair: Kevin Wendling At fiscal year end March 31, 2009 Senior memberships totaled 525, while junior membership totaled 244. There were 11,470 senior cows and 1080 junior cows. Today there are 563 senior members, 238 junior members and a total of 14,280 cows. Membership fees were collected at a rate of $20.00 per senior member and $10.00 per junior member plus an additional $.50 per milking age identified female. Promotions Report presented by Brent Pollard Chair: Brent Pollard The display board was utilized at the show sale, picnic, sale and convention. Promotional Heralds were distributed at Expo and National Convention. The IHA sponsored trophies at the Wisconsin Spring National show and at WDE and placed an advertisement in the Illini Pipeline. Lindale Eland Friskie was selected as Cow of the Year. Friskie is owned by Dale and Linda Drendel, Hampshire. Cookbook IHA published a cookbook for fundraising
purposes in 1999. One thousand five hundred books were printed at that time. There are less than 150 cookbooks in inventory as of this date. PDCA Sale Report presented by Marc Hilgendorf Chair: Lee Oltmanns April 11, 2009 marked the 61th Illinois PDCA Calf Sale. The Holstein average was $2,828.41 on 22 lots sold. The high seller was Holbric MilRMor Addy-ET consigned by Olbrich and Miller; she was purchased by Matrix Show Cattle and Bedrock Holsteins for $7,300.00. Thanks to all of the consignors and buyers for making the PDCA sale a success this past year. Publications Report presented by Dave Fischer Co-Chairs: Dave Fischer and Lorilee Schultz Four issues of the Herald were published during the year including two Midwest Holstein issues. The Midwest issues continue to be very strong. The rates for ads placed in the Herald rose when compared to the prior year. Contract breeder ads in the Herald were based on a full color, full page rate of $350.00 while non-contract breeder ads in the Herald were based on a full color, full page rate of $400.00. Ads in the Midwest section were based on a full color, full page rate of $400.00. State Sale Report presented by Mike Netemeyer Chair: Lucas Clanton The 2009 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale was held on October 24, 2009 at the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Eighty seven lots were consigned with 82 lots sold. The live lot sale average was $2411.64 and the embryo average was $750. The high selling lot at $9,300.00 was a Choice Nova-TMJ Golden Edie-ETS x Million or Jeeves. A great big thank you goes out to all of the consignors and buyers at the sale, Lucas Clanton and the Clanton Family, the sale sponsors, the sale staff, the Gateway Holstein Club and everyone who made the sale a success. Futurity Chair: Wendy Erbsen The 2009 Illinois Holstein Futurity Shows were held on July 17, 2009 with Michael Heath serving as official judge. For the first time, the shows were held immediately prior to Junior Two Year Old and Five
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Year Old cow classes in the open show, respectively. Sixteen were shown in the Two Year Old Futurity with first place going to Lindale Aspen Maybelle owned by Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL. Five head were shown in the Five Year Old Futurity. BudjonJK Epiphany shown by Rob Gunderson, Shannon, was the first place winner. State Show Report presented by Dale Drendel Co-Chairs: Ethan Heinzmann and Brian Wesemann The show was held on July 17, 2009 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Michael Heath, Westminster, MD was the judge. Award winning individuals were: Grand Champion – Gardner Durham Kierdra owned by Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL. Reserve Champion was Lindale Eland Frisky also owned by Lindale Holsteins. Premier Breeder was Lindale Holsteins while Premier Exhibitor honors went to Lindale-Team Holsteins. The show was dedicated to Ed Smith, Antioch, IL. Youth Activity Report presented by Gary Jannsen Chairs: Brian Olbrich and Melissa Irwin Spring Thing was held February 28-March 1, 2009 in Champaign, IL. The youth attended the National Holstein Convention on June 25-30, 2009 in Sacramento, CA. The juniors participated in Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy, Folding Display, Speech and Banner Contests. Emily Lyons represented the state as a Distinguished Junior Member. The State Junior Show was held July 16, 2009 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Grand Champion was Tim-Tam Acres Champ Sweet Pea owned by Chelsea Stewart of Pocahontas; Wesemann Best Velocity owned by Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, was named Reserve Grand Champion. The judge was Nate Janssen of Wauconda, IL. The state junior convention was November 21 in Morton and was followed by a tour of Sauder’s Jersey farm. New officers are Emily Lyons, President; Haley Lyons, Vice-President; Sarah Sheehan, Secretary; Justin Crull, Treasurer; and Dakota Grayling, Reporter. Justin Crull is the IHA’s 2009-10 Young Distinguished Junior Member. Website Report presented by Mike Netemeyer Chair: Mike Netemeyer The website has been through a major design overhaul and contains much more information than it previously did. The webmaster function has been brought in house and the design and layout is being completed by Julie Drendel. The futurity is now integrated as part of the IHA website and a link to a nomination form was online for the first time. For this next year the Illinois Holstein Herald
Website will be looking into a forms tab to include various registration documents, nomination forms, etc. Planning and Evaluation Committee Report presented by Jerry Smith Chair: Ron Schaufelberger/Jerry Smith The Planning and Evaluation Committee met twice this year, in October and then again in December. Discussion have included the State Show and its location, e-mail blasting our members with information on deaths and medical issues, hosting the National Convention, the All Breeds Convention to be held in 2010, the timing of this annual meeting the qualifications for getting premier breeder points and each of the committees and their program recommendations. On a motion by Larry Kleiner that was seconded by Joe Engel and approved by the group, the IHA will follow the national rules regarding Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor which are as follows: Premier Breeder: The owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder of the animal. Where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family, and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as exhibits of one breeder. Otherwise, when animals are bred in partnership, each unique partnership is considered a unique breeder. The exhibitor winning the most points (for a maximum of six animals exhibited in the open single classes by him/ herself and/or other exhibitors) shall be designated the Premier Breeder. In classes with ten or less animals, no more than two head per breeder will be counted toward premier points. Premier Exhibitor: Exhibitor must be the owner. In case a herd is registered or bred in the names of different members of a family, residing on one farm or breeding establishment, and where the herd is one unit, all entries may be considered as a single exhibitor for all group classes. However, members of one family, where cattle are not housed as one unit, will not be considered as a single exhibitor. When animals are owned in partnership, each unique partnership is considered a unique exhibitor. The exhibitor winning the most points (for a maximum of six animals which he/she owns and exhibits in the open single classes) shall be designated the Premier Exhibitor. One bull permitted. In classes with ten or less animals, no more than two head per exhibitor will be counted toward premier points. Marla Behrens, Midwest Daiyrman’s Association, joined the group to discuss the checkoff and how it is working for dairy industry. She spoke about the partnerships with McDonalds and Domino’s. Domino’s has experience terrific success with their
American Legends which features 40% more cheese than their other pizzas. President Dale Drendel called on Resolution Committee member Ray Hess who presented the 2009 IHA resolutions as follows: Be it resolved to approve the acts and deeds of the officers and board of directors for the past year. Be it resolved to thank Boyd Schaufelberger for serving on the Board of Holstein USA and representing the members of Illinois Holstein Association and other Holstein members throughout the US. Be it resolved to thank Melinda Kollmann and Sarah Sheehan for their service as Illinois Holstein Dutchesses. Be it resolved to thank all officers, employees and State Committee chairmen for their efforts and accomplishments this past year. Be it resolved to thank Lucas Clanton, the Clanton family, the sale staff and sponsors, and the Gateway Holstein Club their efforts in hosting the 2009 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. Be it resolved to thank all sponsors and donors for State and District Illinois Holstein functions. Be it resolved to thank Doug and Eddie and Tom and Mary Block for hosting the 2009 state picnic. Be it resolved to congratulate Michael Hutjens who received the 2009 Abraham Lincoln National Agricultural Award for Education and the 2009 Friend of Agriculture Award at the 2009 Illinois Commodity Conference. Be it resolved to thank the coaches and advisors of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association, University of Illinois and Cooperative Extension Service for their effort and influence and accomplishments in supporting the youth of the Illinois Holstein Association. Be it resolved to thank the members of the Illinois Holstein Association, other individuals and organizations who support the Illinois Junior Holstein Association in their fundraising activities Be it resolved to thank the Stephenson County Holstein Club for hosting the 2009 Illinois Holstein Convention. Ray Hess made a motion to approve the resolutions. The motion was seconded by Boyd Schaufelberger and passed. Jerry Smith brought forward the name of the directors to be seated on the Board of Directors: Directors filling expired terms: Boone-Winnebago John Mitchell Clinton Harvey Harpstrite Effingham Jim Schumacher Gateway Bruce Clanton Gateway Ron Schaufelberger Jo-Carroll Merlin Timmerman
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Illinois Holstein Association Board of Director’s Meeting December 4, 2009 - Freeport, IL
President Dale Drendel called a meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association’s Board of Directors to order at 11:15 a.m. at the Hawthorn Inn in Freeport, Illinois. Secretary Lori Lyons called the roll. Secretary Lori Lyons distributed the minutes of October 23, 2009 meeting. Following, a motion by Mike Netemeyer which was seconded by Ray Hess the minutes were approved by the group as corrected with the addition of the word contribution to the picnic sentence and correcting the year of the Mississippi Valley Holstein Club’s proposal to host the convention to 2011. A Treasurer’s report was presented by Jerry Smith. Following discussion, the report was approved as presented. Mike Hutjen’s gave the extension report. He distributed the 2010 Dairy Days schedule. There will be cows at the milking unit at the University of Illinois until June. Dave Fischer and Gene McCoy reported on the 4-H Judging and Quiz Bowl teams and the Collegiate Judging teams, respectively. Fischer also explained a change in the Superior Young Producer program. The entire competition will be completed on Saturday and the youth will no longer be required to be exhibitors at State Fair; showmanship will not be part of the program. The University of Illinois Dairy Judging Golf Outing will be held June 11, 2010. They also discussed the PDCA All Breeds Convention to be held in 2010 in Champaign. It is likely the convention will be held on December 9-11 (Thursday through Saturday). The group began to review the Committee Meeting Reports. The reports have been compiled to include information reported directly by the committees as well as content added at the Board Meeting and approved. Futurity Chairman: Wendy Erbsen In attendance: Joe Engel, Joann Hartman, Kent Smith, Eric Smith, Jerry smith, Glen Meier, Callie Unruh, Kevin Lyons, Boyd Schaufelberger, Brian Wessemann Proposed Time: Open show day Judge/Remuneration: Propose $0.00 Discussion: Nomination forms on the website saved $93 dollars in printing and $40 in postage. Award contributions were received from Dairy Agenda Today and Renee Florent in 2009. Recent nominations include 239 for #44 and 138 for #43. Five participated in a new $36 payment option which included all renomination payments for the 4th, 5th and 6th payments (years 3-5) for the 5 Page 10
year old futurities in one lump sum. This will be evaluated in three years. In 2010 there are 21 cows eligible for this year’s five year old futurity with the minimum award being $457 for first and $365.66 for second. Funds have been invested in CDs for more interest. Proposed rule or program changes: Recommend instituting a late fee equivalent to double the nomination fee if the payment is not received within 60 days of the nomination being made and the nomination will be void if payment is not received within 90 days of the nomination. Budget: $0.00 The board approved the report was revised following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Kent Smith Dutchess Chairman: Lori Lyons In attendance: Lori Lyons, Melissa Irwin, Becky Meier, Sharon Smith, Kathy Miller and Julie Drendel Proposed date/time: July 21, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Proposed location: Interstate Center Showring Entry deadline: May 15, 2010 (with flexibility) Discussion: The program and rules for the Dutchess contest will stay the same with the winner of the contest receiving a scholarship. As in the past, the group agreed that the biggest challenge is building participation. Discussion included the favors and retiring Dutchess gift as well as the Dutchess giving a small memento to the contestants. Brainstorming led to identification of six possible judges. We discussed that all of the contestants have to assist with award distribution and picture duty on both Thursday and Friday, and they will need to work with the other contestants on their showing schedule. Also, we will encourage the girls to have more responsibility in the content of their biographies that are printed in the show catalog. We will be contacting Holstein for a list of National Junior Members with birthdates in hopes additional candidates can be identified. A snack will be served after the contest. We recommend the addition to the Little Miss Holstein (LMH) Contest which would be held in conjunction with the Dutchess Contest in 2010. LMH contestants would be ages 6 through 10 as of January 1. The only responsibilities of the LMH would be required to assist with award distribution at the show and while the contestants won’t need to be a
member of the IHA, they will have to have familiar relationship to an active member. The little girls would each receive a tiara and goodie bag, plus the winning LMH would get to wear a LMH sash during the shows. While we don’t want to detract from the Dutchess contest, we want to capture the girls’ interest in our contests at an early age. The committee will work on an entry form the LMH contest. Budget: Expenses of $630.00 in excess of revenue. The report was approved as presented following a motion by Mike Netemeyer which was seconded by Boyd Schaufelberger. Governmental Affairs Chairman: Boyd Schaufelberger In attendance: Boyd Schaufelberger, Kevin Lyons, Joe Engel, Larry Kleiner, Gene McCoy, Jerry Smith, Bruce Clanton Discussion: The committee discussed animal disease concerns, Holstein’s DPSP, Animal welfare issues and the need for an increase in the member of food animal vets. The committee makes the following recommendations to the board: 1. To work with the Illinois Farm Bureau & Illinois Milk Producers Association and other concerned groups to pass proactive government policies for animal welfare such as was done in Ohio. 2. Illinois Holstein Association to send a letter to the Dean of the Vet School at the University of Illinois emphasizing the need to train and graduate an adequate number of food animal vets. 3. Continue to work toward 100% Premise ID and animal ID programs in Illinois. Budget: $0.00 The board approved the report as presented following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Kevin Wendling. Membership Chairman: Kevin Wendling In attendance: Kevin Wendling, Joann Hartman, Dale Drendel and Mike Netemeyer Discussion: 2009 membership increased from 535 senior members to 563. The 2009 membership directory was discussed and consensus was that that the group liked the format. A possible dues increase was discussed but was deferred at this time. The method of billing memberships was discussed. Rebate money hasn’t been by received by local clubs but is being worked out and should be done soon. Proposed changes: It was decided that the
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membership dues notices will be sent out in “statement form” by the Secretary on colored paper. The membership mailing is to be sent out in January. Budget: Revenue in excess of expenses of $16,000. The report was approved as revised following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Brent Pollard. PDCA Calf Sale Chairman: Marc Hilgendorf In attendance: Marc Hilgendorf, Kevin Wendling, Mike Netemeyer, Bob Miller, Ray Hess, Dennis Devore and Gene McCoy. Date/Time: April 10, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. Proposed Location: Round Barns at the University of Illinois Consignment Deadline: February 15, 2010. Pedigrees to Gene McCoy Selection Criteria: Calves are to be show age and/or of outstanding pedigree. The goal is to catalog 25 Holsteins. Discussion: Talked about possibly cataloging embryos and choices and how to catalog March calves, but this won’t be done at this time. Budget: 0.00 Following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded Brent Pollard and approved as presented above by the Board of Directors. Promotions Chairman: Brent Pollard In attendance: Brent Pollard, Ray Hess, Mike Netemeyer, Dale Drendel, Kevin Wendling, Joann Hartman, Dennis Devore, Julie Drendel. Discussion: Planned Events for Display – Brent and Carrie Pollard setting up Illinois Championship Show, State Sale and picnic The booth was not used at World Dairy Expo Illinois Holstein Cow of the Year: No changes to next year’s contest. • Only 3 entries this year • Voting is way up • Plan on continuing the contest next year to recognize outstanding Illinois Holsteins • Chairman in addition to the Herald editor to try to recruit additional cows next year Herald Distribution: National Convention – 250 Expo – 200. Holstein USA is looking into continuing to distribute them next year through the booth in the Coliseum. Heralds not distributed at Expo will be sent to NAILE for distribution there. Other activities to be continued in 2010 • Sponsorship of trophy at WDE • Sponsorship at Wisconsin Spring Show Illinois Holstein Herald
• Advertisement in Illini Pipeline Budget: $550.00 expenses with no revenue The committee report was approved as presented following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger that was seconded by Ray Hess and passed. Publications Co-Chairmen: Dave Fischer and Lorilee Schultz In attendance: Dave Fischer, Julie Drendel, Beth Cash Discussion: • Reported that the 2009 Membership Directory is completed and sent to members. An assessment of $50.00 to offset the cost of the directory will be deducted from each Club’s membership rebate. • Herald has a professional look and is now showing a profit every issue. The winter and summer issues are the least profitable or show loss. • Discussed concerns with the billing and collection for ads. Initial billing will be done by Julie Drendel and all rebilling will be completed by FBFM. • Breeder ads must be sent to Julie Drendel by the deadline. This is being greatly abused. Proposed changes: None Budget Herald: $0.00 - Breakeven The publications committee report was approved as revised and presented above following a motion by Brent Pollard that was seconded by Mike Netemeyer. State Sale Chairman: Ethan Heinzmann Vice Chair: Mike Netemeyer 2nd Vice Chair: To be selected by Ethan Heinzmann with Mike Netemeyer’s collaboration In attendance: Mike Netemeyer, Kevin Wendling, Bob Miller, Dennis Devore, Gene McCoy, Ray Hess, Dale Drendel, Bruce Clanton, Gary Janssen Date/Location: 10/23/2010 – chairman to use discretion/Golden Oaks Farm Catalog 85-100 – related to the economy Commission 15% Selection criteria: The best we can get Advertising: Herald, Connection, World, Dairy Agenda Today - chairman’s discretion as budget dictates Discussion: Auctioneer: Tom Morris, Chris Hill, Gary Estes, John Hager Ringmen: Charlie Will (if available); other suggestions: Scott Courtney, Kenny Hall, Terp, Jay Jaquet, Brian Behnke Chairman payment: Base – 1% plus 2% of selections made that sell for $2,000 – 2,999 and 3% of selections made that sell for over $3,000. The Co-chairman and co-co chairman and/or other designated
individuals will not receive a base but the same percentages on the selections made. Consideration to be given to Belvidere Fairgrounds for the Sale Location Budget: $7,500 The Board approved the report as presented above following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Brent Pollard. State Show Co-Chairmen: Ethan Heinzmann and Brian Wesemann In attendance: Brian Wesemann, Dale Drendel, Gary Janssen, Joann Hartman, Kent Smith, Eric Smith, Glen Meier, Boyd Schaufelberger, Callie Unruh, Bruce Clanton, Joe Engel, Kevin Lyons, Jerry Smith, Larry Kleiner, Kevin Wendling Date/Location: July 20 – July 23, 2010/ Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL Judge: Chad Ryan Catalog Advertising Chairman: Julie Drendel Discussion: 2009 – Chairman did not document and follow up to secure, confirm or bill “class sponsors”. Discussion was held regarding sending out a form letter in advance thanking the sponsors for past support and asking for payment. Brian Wesemann will develop the form letter and work to coordinate this communication with FBFM. 2009 Financial Results were a net loss of $1,815.89. The cost of the grounds will increase in 2010 to $5,250 and is confirmed. 2011 is agreed upon for $5,722.50. There is a mutual escape clause for the 2011 that expires in January 2011 (180 days prior to the event). Joe Engel moved that FBFM handle all invoicing and the Chair will coordinate requests for sponsorship related to show, class winners & catalog ads with FBFM. Boyd Schaufelberger 2nd.Motion Carried. Discussion about the investment/loss related to the show. It is valuable to have a good facility. This provides value to members to market cattle. There are a limited number of members that participate. Other location options that are less cost do not provide as much opportunity to showcase cattle. During the committee meeting Kevin Lyons moved to increase entry fee $5/head to $20/head. Gary Janssen 2nd. Discussion that if you bed down your fee is due in full. A junior that shows in junior show, but not open is still required to pay fee. Motion carried. During the committee meeting Joe Engel moved that we recommend that the Juniors relax their Bred & Own rules to match open show rules. Kevin Lyons 2nd. Motion carried.
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Discussion was completed regarding someone contacting Farm & Fleet & TSC to negotiate shavings price for show week. Chair will follow up. Dairy Agenda proposed $1000 major sponsorship in exchange for opportunity to broadcast the show and sell 4 sponsorships for $550 each. This proposal will be forthcoming in writing. Additionally Dairy Agenda will offer marketing opportunities to show participants for $400 and contribute $100 from each advertiser to IL State Show. This proposal is to be further negotiated by the show chairman and Dairy Agenda Today. Tri County would like to celebrate their 75th anniversary by sponsoring Root Beer Floats. Initial discussion was to have after Junior Champ selected at Open Show. Further discussion suggested serving during Dutchess and perhaps evening between the Junior and Open Show. It was suggested to contact sanitation engineers in advance to ask for help and also to confirm help to check in animals and announce in advance of show. Annual Meeting discussion established how Premier Breeder and Premier exhibitor points will be calculated and defines both. Refer to the Annual Meeting minutes for details. It was recommended to move toward advance entries to improve accuracy of show catalog. This could be accomplished via form on website. Recommended change in how exhibitors and entries are numbers – to move to numeric system rather than alphanumeric system. Class 1 would include entries 101, 102, 103...199 Class 2 would include entries 201, 202, 203...299 etc. Another digit or digits may be added to identify exhibitors. Budget: $1,000 expenses in excess of revenue or less. The committee report was approved as revised above following a motion by Brent Pollard that was seconded by Mike Netemeyer Youth Chairman: Brian Olbrich Vice Chairman: Melissa Irwin In attendance: Melissa Irwin, Julie Drendel, Gail Pollard, Becky Meier, Glen Meier, Dave Fischer, Gary Janssen, Lori Lyons. Planned activities: • Junior Trip for this spring – any junior can attend but must write a paragraph and send a deposit. Crave Brothers in Waterloo, Wisconsin, is the likely destination. • Spring Thing, February 27 - 28, 2010, in Page 12
Champaign. Chaperones will be charged an additional $10-15 because there are 2 to a room where kids are 4 to a room. • Production Awards (milk and CFP) will be reinstated. Entries will be due on November 1, 2010, and award presented at the fall meeting. We will have minimum standards for milk and CFP. All cows who qualify will be awarded certificates and we will select a top cow in each age group for both milk and combined fat and protein. • National Convention, June 2010 in Bloomington, MN – we plan to drive and take 2 dairy bowl teams and 3 jeopardy and 3 speech contestants. Budget $0.00 – from Senior Association Current balance: $6,758.59 - $1,764.72 to be paid to the state association for the state show. There is $1,350 to deposit from the state show with additional to come in. Junior budget: Spring Thing – break even State Show – $300 expenses in excess of revenue National convention - $4,000 expenses in excess of participant fees. The Youth Committee report was approved as presented following a motion by Bruce Clanton that was seconded by Kevin Wendling. Website Chairman: Mike Netemeyer In attendance: Dave Fischer, Julie Drendel and Brian Wesemann Discussion: Would like to make an investment which allows the group to utilize forms on the website. This would include futurity nominations, state show entries, Spring Thing registrations, junior award applications, convention registration and member applications. Julie’s computer was down for a time and a backup system was discussed. Budget: $0.00 The Board approved the Website Committee report following a motion by Brent Pollard that was seconded by Kevin Wendling. Planning and Evaluation Chairman: Ron Schaufelberger–group lead by Jerry Smith In attendance: Jerry Smith, Joann Hartman, Kent Smith, Eric Smith, Boyd Schaufelberger, Mike Netemeyer, Kevin Lyons, Gary Janssen, Dale Drendel, Bruce Clanton, Kevin Wendling, Marc Hilgendorf, Gene McCoy, Wendy Erbsen, Dave Fischer, Beth Cash, Julie Drendel, Brian Wesemann, Lori Lyons Discussion: Chairmen with proposed program changes to announce or additional discussion reported to the group. Action items noted below:
• State Show: Two motions relating to the show were passed by the Planning and Evaluations committee. The first was to strike rule 7 which states that “Every district show must use the same classes as described but may add additional classes.” A second (amended) motion to state that, “All districts are to follow the Illinois Championship Open Show rules as they apply to Premier Breeder & Exhibitor” passed. The Planning and Evaluation Committee was approved by the board following a motion by Brent Pollard that was seconded by Brent Pollard. The approved budget following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger that was seconded by Brent Pollard is as follows: Unrestricted General operations (17,250) Membership 16,000 State Show (1,000) Promotions (550) Land of Lincoln District Herd (350) Dutchess Contest (630) History 35 PDCA 0 Website 0 Publications 0 Cookbook 100 State Sale 7,500 Futurity (0) Youth Activity 4,300 Memorial Accounts (275) Total net income (720) President Drendel reported on the Executive Committee. There was no old business. In new business the group agreed to include the committee chairs and their contact information on the website. On a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Joe Engel, the group approved the appointment of Jerry Smith as Treasurer and Lori Lyons as Secretary. On a motion by Gary Janssen which was seconded by Beth Cash, the Secretary cast a white ballot seating Dale Drendel as President and Kevin Wendling as Vice President of the Illinois Holstein Association. Nominations were opened for members of the Executive Committee. Mike Netemeyer, Beth Cash, Joann Hartman and Bruce Clanton were nominated. Seeing there were no further nominations and following a motion by Joe Engel, which was seconded by Brent Pollard, the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot and the members were seated on the Executive Committee.
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Molds and Mycotoxins in Corn
airy managers and corn growers share the same concern: a wet and late spring delayed planting, a lack of heat (degree day) slowed growth, and a record wet October with cold weather has a huge corn crop at risk for mold development. Moldy corn reduces bushel weight, corn quality, nutrient content, and increase the risk of mycotoxin formation. Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by fungi (molds) growing on grain or feed in the field or in storage. Mycotoxins associated with cool and wet conditions are deoxynivalenol (also called DON or vomitoxin), zearalenone, T-2 toxin, and fumonisin. Aflatoxin is another toxen, but is associated with hot weather and/or drought stress conditions. Signs of mycotoxin in dairy cattle include immune suppression (cattle do not respond to disease challenges), rumen disorders and reduced microbial digestion, loose fecal discharges, reduced dry matter intake, decline in fertility, and hormonal-like changes (udder development and fertility). Mycotoxin risk levels for dairy cattle are listed below (expressed on a total ration dry matter basis). Dilution with clean feed can reduce, but contaminated feed can vary greatly in concentration (note some toxins are listed as parts per billion; others are parts per million). DON (vomitoxin) < 5 to 6 parts per million Fumonisin < 25 ppm million T-2 toxin < 100 to 200 parts per billion Zearalenone < 300 parts per billion Aflatoxin < 20 parts per billion
If you are concerned that mold risks could be a problem, the following guidelines may be helpful 1. Testing for mycotoxins can provide an estimation of risk. Tests can be expensive and sampling and feed variation can reduce the usefulness of the results. 2. Adding a mycotoxin binder can reduce the impact of toxins by reducing their impact in the digestive tract and/or not absorbed (binders include yeast cell wall extracts or MOS products and clay binders). 3. Drying wet corn below 15 percent moisture stops further toxin development. 4. High moisture corn could increase the risk of additional mold grow until the pH of the fermented corn drops. 5. Adding a grain inoculant to speed up fermentation and stabilize the wet corn is recommended. 6. Young animals and pregnant cattle are at higher risk while steers can tolerate higher levels. 7. Removing fines, damaged seeds, and cracked corn kernels can reduce toxin risk. 8. If you purchase corn screenings, higher levels of mycotoxin risk can be present.
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Mississippi Valley Southern Stephenson Junior Representatives: President Vice President
Beth Cash Ken Meng Glen Meier Emily Lyons Haley Lyons
Smith made a motion that the names presented be accepted to the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Brent Pollard and passed. Illinois Holstein Herald
Individual kernels affected by Fusarium ear rot (top) and individual corn kernels affected by Gibberella ear rot. (Photos courtesy Don White, University of Illinois)
9. Distillers grain produced from ethanol production can concentrate the level of toxins in the original corn used; know your sources of distillers grain. 10. Corn silage made late in the season with mold damage could have toxins, but the low pH will stop additional toxin production. 11. Adding propionic acid at the time of ensiling can reduce mold development in wet corn. Article compliments of Dr. Mike Hutjens, Dairy Extension Specialist
There was no old business. In new business, Callie Unruh, Illinois’s new regional representative, addressed the group. Callie is a May 2009 graduate of Kansas State University. She encouraged everyone to check out the Complete program. If you aren’t currently a participant and classify at least one time per year, Callie encouraged you to give her a call and have a cost estimate completed for your herd. You are almost guaranteed to save money by enrolling in the complete program. On a motion by Bob Miller that was seconded by Brent Pollard, the Illinois Holstein Association approved going on
record as being in support of Holstein USA’s Dairy Price Stabilization Program. On a motion by Kevin Wendling that was seconded by Brent Pollard, the group approved the committee reports as presented. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m. following a motion by Mike Netemeyer which was seconded by Kevin Wendling and approved by the membership.
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Obert Brothers “Went for G rand Slam” — O-Man Gave It A no-nonsense dairy enterprise: That is the right label for Obee Farms. Sure, a lot of ambition goes into the breeding, for decades already, but always with economical milk production as the guideline. AI’s are always welcome, but the sire choices have to meet the approval of the Obert brothers: sires for the average dairy operation. This approach resulted in the world’s most influential bull ever: O-Man - With more than 1 million doses of semen sold and sons around the globe. He is the reason why his unique dam Jezebel became the newest “Cow of the Year.” And the reason why Jan Bierma of Holstein International returned to this special herd: Obee Farms in Illinois. Thank
you to Holstein International for allowing this reprint from their magazine. The three Obert brothers (on the left, Gary and Gaylon, on the far right, Steve) with Gaylon’s sons Brett and Mark between them.
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e can still hear them say it, even though 19 years have passed in the meantime. The brothers spoke without reservation: ‘We are going for the grand slam – the best there can be in the world of sires.’ Quite honestly, at the time we found the statement to be a bit daring at the least or rather: exaggerated. After all: seldom do you meet people who speak so candidly. But the brothers said it, in the fall of 1990. And it would just so happen that these three brothers would become the breeders of O-Bee Manfred Justice (globally known as O-Man), the sire with far and away the most influence ever on our planet! LOW COST Yes, they are three remarkable brothers: Gaylon, Gary and Steve Obert - Hard workers, cheerful and never sparing a joke. But especially also: straightforward, the brothers say what they are thinking, to each other and to others. This guarantees that a visit to Obee Farms in the northern part of the American state of Illinois will be interesting. But of course that has to do with what the brothers have jointly accomplished in their lives. Because Obee Farms is a nice operation where dairying and cash cropping go hand in hand, driven by their passion for agriculture as a whole. In the meantime, their success in breeding is unparalleled, but that is not because of an exaggerated emphasis on breeding. It comes primarily from their downto-earth approach to breeding, resulting from their desire to manage an efficient, profitable dairy enterprise. And that is precisely what Obee Farms is. A farm with low costs due to a whole family approach and growing almost all of their own feed…along with a passion for all aspects of the work. ‘Oh, I would just as soon work with the cows as sit on the tractor to harvest soybeans. Or plant. I really like that work as well,’ says Gaylon, who is the oldest of the three brothers at the age of 66. He sees new Page 14
challenges for his sons, Brett and Mark, who are both active on the farm as well. ‘I’ve always been able to do the farm work myself, tackling it myself. In the future they will need to deal more with staff, working with other people, in order to manage the farm. It’s not my thing, I would rather do it myself.’ NEW START Gaylon says it nicely: new challenges for his sons. Because it is certainly not the case that things came easily for him and his brothers when they started their farming venture. In order to understand the background of the Obert brothers, we need to go back to the difficult years of the 1930’s when a deep economic depression ravaged America. Gaylon’s grandparents had a farm in Winslow at the time, located just one kilometre from the border between Illinois and Wisconsin. Their son George – who would later become the father of “our” three brothers – was still in school. There were cows, pigs, and horses on the farm, but that diversity offered little solace. The economic tide was merciless and in an effort to save the farm, George even gave up school in order to work full-time. But it was too late and too severe, the farm was lost. However, they did not give up, and at the end of the 30’s the family moved from Winslow to Dakota, to the place on Shady View Road where the beautiful Obee farm is now located. There George Obert and his parents made a new start – this time successfully. ‘Our dad really was a good farmer. He was able to significantly expand the farm. Here in Dakota he had cows and pigs. His preference was for the pigs, he was less interested in the cows. But you know what, that was nice for us, because as youngsters he gave us free reign with the cows. For example, I was able to purchase our first purebred calf in 1958. For 105 dollars, it was the second highest priced calf at the sale. With the help of my teacher at agricultural school,
I had picked her out. And even though Dad was not involved, he was supportive. He paid for the calf. Yes, he never held us back, he just encouraged us.’ But father George would not enjoy the careers of his sons for long. He died way too young, in 1965, at the age of 53. Gaylon was 21 years old at the time, his brothers Gary and Steve were 19 and 16 years old respectively. Gaylon explains: ‘Mom gave us the space: “Boys, you can make what you want of this farm, but I’m going to look for other work myself.” And that’s what she did. Until then she had always milked the cows, but after that she worked in a nearby town and made do with that. However, she continued to live on the farm until she passed away last year in July, at the age of 87.’ 180 MILKING COWS No, when the three Obert brothers got started, they didn’t receive everything on a silver platter. They expanded Obee Farms from 200 acres (80 hectare) in 1965 to 1200 acres (485 ha) today. And early on already they increased the number of milking cows to 180 head. ‘Believe it or not: for 30 years already we have been milking the same number of cows: 180 head. We always have 180 milking with 30 dry cows,’ explains Gaylon. Initially the Oberts had only unregistered cows, so called “grades”. Since their first purebred calf, the
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portion of purebred cows has steadily increased however. But – consistent with the no-nonsense approach of the Oberts – there are still a number of “grades” in the herd today. ‘Yes, sure, we don’t have anything against the grades. Milk production is our main goal and the grades are fine, as long as they produce well. But the purebred cows provide us with additional income and enjoyment from breeding and that’s why they are now in the majority.’ So it all started with the first purebred calf in 1958: Canary Graberhill Ideal Burke. A lucky purchase, as it turned out, because she would become the foundation of an extensive cow family at Obee Holsteins. Not only did she provide numerous solid brood cows, she also provided remarkable success on the male side. O-Bee Enchantment Gambler (born in 1985) became a popular bull at Select Sires and more than 500,000 doses of his semen was sold. Gambler was an Enchantment son out of the Tradition daughter Gladys, who via 5 O-Bee generations leads back to the original “Graberhill calf ”. DOWN-TO-EARTH APPROACH Hmmm, the purchase of Holsteins. Over the years, the Oberts were fortunate. For example, they also purchased Clydell Ivanhoe Peggy, a daughter of Provin Mtn Ivanhoe Jewel. Peggy was flushed with S-W-D Valiant and in this
way the Oberts obtained 10 full Valiant sisters. None of them were sold though. The brothers wanted to strengthen their herd and didn’t know (obviously) which of the Valiants would be the best. So they kept all ten of them, and out of O-Bee Valiant Penelope VG-88 (later Gold Medal Dam & Dam of Merit) O-Bee Mark Carmen was born, a cow that was one of America’s attractions in the early 90’s. Carmen stood at the absolute top of the American cow index list and drew attention from around the world. Unfortunately Carmen – who scored EX-92, and became Gold Medal Dam and Dam of Merit – did not flush well and the number of offspring remained smaller than the demand. Nevertheless sons were sampled in the US and Japan. Anyone reading these stories would soon think of an intensive breeding operation with a lot of emphasis on breeding, high indexes, and impressive scores. However, the opposite is true. All of the breeding activities form a downto-earth part of the approach at Obee Farms, where milk production has remained the primary goal for all those decades. Of course, they enjoy breeding and great cows,
OBEE IN ILLINOIS, U.S. • Owned by the Obert brothers. • Located more than 150 km southwest of Chicago. • 465 head, including 210 milking and dry cows. • 1200 acres (485 ha): 600 acres of corn, 250 alfalfa, 200 soybeans, 75 wheat, the remainder is pasture • Average production: (2x) 26,000 lb. 3.80% 3.35% • Ration: TMR with half haylage and half corn silage as forage, plus brewer’s grain, soybeans and minerals. In addition they feed hay (separate from the TMR). • Current proven bulls: Gabor, Alexander, Bogart, Man-O-Man, Legend and Indiana.
O-Bee Boliver Klassy VG-86 is one of the sought after bull dams in the US. She possesses very high genomics and her two OMan sons were sampled yet in November. The Obee farm is in the background.
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was one of America’s attractions in the early ‘90s.
nate the rankings in numerous countries. And we
almost always about 50 young bulls. ‘Annually we
Carmen stood at the absolute top of the American
are not even halfway through the harvest of O-
sell 10 to 15 bulls to AIs. With genomics, that is
cow index list and drew attention from around
Man sons! Stronger yet, even O-Man’s owner decreasing a bit, this year it’s about 10. Before AIs Select Sires halfway with O-Man har-cowtook stillisatjust a powerful 1596theCTPI. That indexall of the sons from a flush. Now they are
Klassy, Ilsa and the earlier mentioned Shottle
JustinWill andatgrandson Juryman (Hershel Terry ments Charlie Select. ‘But then they are xapproximately 40 bulls are sold to dairy farmers x Jezebel; 1727 TPI), course main reason two exceptional brothers: O-Beeof Kole and the Kaleb. each year. ‘Although: this year that was clearly Jezebel was selected as this year’s “Globalless. Cow They both originate from the VG-86 Boliver Due to the low milk price farmers certainly
more than a third, via the maternal or paternal
the world. Unfortunately Carmen – whoitscored and of course the brothers have found nice to EX-92, anda became Gold Daminand Dambut: of purchase good cow or Medal calf once while, Merit – did not flush well and the number of offprofitability always remains in view and milk spring remained smaller in than the demand. Nevproduction is always focus. An example: Shottle. is sampled honest about should erthelessGaylon sons were in the it. US ‘We and Japan. have used Shottle from thewould beginning. When Anyone reading these stories soon think of he completely through, an had intensive breedingbroken operation with a he lot cost of more thanon100 dollarshigh and indexes, we thought that this emphasis breeding, and impreswas too much for our farm. So we purchased sive scores. However, the opposite is true. All of athelimited number ofform doses, in hindsight,part not breeding activities a down-to-earth enough. But fortunately we did end up with of the approach at Obee Farms, where milk proa really nice daughter, O-Bee Shottle Kolleen duction has remained the primary goal for all VG-85. And my sons are now searching, via those decades. Of course, they enjoy breeding genomics, for the best Shottle sons to use on and great cows, and of course the brothers have our herd.’ it nice to purchase a good cow orofcalf once found As Gaylon reflects on the purchase animals, in while, profitabilitywe always remains in view he says: but: ‘In hindsight made one mistake. and often milk production is always focus. An examWe bought older cows.in Understandably, ple: Shottle. Gaylon is honest about ‘We should because we wanted milk and withit.cows you get haveright used away. ShottleBut from beginning. When he that wethe should have purchased had daughters completely of broken he cost more a the these through, cows. That requires little moredollars patience, butthought over the long-term you than 100 and we that this was too achieve more breeding youngastock.’ much for our in farm. So wewith purchased limited REMARKABLE number of doses, in hindsight,COW not enough. But fortunately That brings us to the most fabulous purchase we did end up with a really nice ever made by the Oberts: Meier-Meadows daughter, O-Bee Shottle Kolleen VG-85. And myEl Jezebel. a few miles from their sons areBorn now just searching, via genomics, for barn the (more about this herd later in the article). best Shottle sons to use on our herd.’ Purchased as a calf just a few months old at a As Gaylon reflects on the purchase of animals, he local sale for $3100. After the sale the Elton says: ‘In hindsight we made one mistake. We daughter turned out to be a carrier of the Blad often bought older cows. Understandably, factor. And the sellers, the Meier family, made we offer wanted with –cows you get– abecause generous tomilk the and Oberts if desired that right away. But we should have purchased to choose from the remaining three full sisters the daughters of these cows. That requires a little (dam Meier-Meadows Melwood Jacki had more patience, but over long-term you provided 4 full sisters from the the Elton flushing). achieve more breeding with young stock.’ Gaylon: ‘We in took a look, but decided to keep
Jezebel. She was just a little taller and stronger and that appealed to us.’ As an Elton daughter Jezebel was the right cow at the right place. There was a demand for Elton daughters and Jezebel offered extra frame and strength. And especially because she was at the Oberts, the flush to Manfred for a Genex contract could take place. ‘We had used Manfred ourselves earlier on, he fit well with our philosophy. But a lot of breeders thought that he didn’t breed enough conformation and didn’t want to use him on their best cows,’ recalls Gaylon. Two bulls resulted from the flush, with Justin going to Genex, while O-Man went to Select Sires shortly thereafter. Unfortunately REMARKABLE COW ended up being a carrier of for Genex, Justin That us to thehemost ever the brings CV factor; didfabulous well aspurchase a proven bull made by the Oberts: Meier-Meadows El Jezebel. (currently 1629 TPI), although not as well as Born just brother a few miles from their barn (more his full O-Man (currently 2039about TPI). this herd later the article). cow Purchased a calf Jezebel: A inremarkable in theasHolstein at – a local for $3100. just a few months oldlife breed; During her moresale about that in a while – sale and the afterElton her daughter death. Since sheout died After the turned to from be inBlad 2002factor. as anAnd 8-year-old cowthe(‘in apneumonia carrier of the the sellers, the clinic Madison – fortunately, at least Meier family,inmade a generous offer to thesoOberts we didn’t have to see her die,’ says Gaylon), – if desired – to choose from the remaining three a lotsisters has happened indeed. The main character full (dam Meier-Meadows Melwood Jacki of course being the true genetic giant of our time, had provided 4 full sisters from the Elton flushO-Man. Unprecedented, he has occupied the ing). Gaylon: ‘We took a look, but decided to keep top of the American TPI list for a long time Jezebel. She was just a little taller and stronger and today his sons dominate the rankings and that appealed to us.’ in numerous countries. And we are not even As an Elton daughter Jezebel was the right cow halfway through the harvest of O-Man sons! atStronger the rightyet, place. There was a demand for Elton even O-Man’s owner Select Sires daughters and Jezebel offered extra frame andon is just halfway with the O-Man harvest, and strength. And sampled especiallyanother becausetwo she O-Man was at the top of that sons Oberts, flush to Manfred for‘These a Genex as late the as November 2009. arecontract the very could take place. Manfred ourlast O-Mans that‘We wehad willused sample,’ comments
Charlie Will at Select. ‘But then they are two exceptional brothers: O-Bee Kole and Kaleb. Holsteins, a They both originate from Obee the VG-86 Boliver no-nonsense daughter Klassy from the Obee herd, one of the farmwith withstrong a first genomic tested heifers indairy the US breed- and numbers.’ This Klassy goes matching via a Stormatic ing philosophy. a Decision back to O-Bee Formation Josie, the the of EX-93 daughter of JezebelGaylon and brings half-sister herd (180 milking O-Man. cows) to pasture.
INVINCIBLE Jezebel: Often described as a cow with massive strength – rare for a high-index cow. Therefore probably the perfect partner for HaHo Cubby Manfred. Because especially for selves earlier on, he fit well with our philosophy. stature, strength, capacity, udders and somatic that he But lot of O-Man breeders does thought cella score, – thanks to didn’t his dam breed enough conformation and didn’t to Jezebel – a lot better than his sirewant Manfred. use him on their best cows,’ recalls Gaylon. Two He did pass on his strong attributes such as bulls resulted from the flush, Justin going to to production, longevity andwith daughter fertility Genex, while O-Man to Select Sires the shortly O-Man. ‘An ideal went breeding product: best of both sides,’ is how Will describes O-Man. thereafter. Unfortunately for Genex, JustinAnd Gaylon continues: ‘That longevity, yes, ended up being a carrier of the CV factor; heO-Man did getsasthat from hisbull sire (currently Manfred. We well a proven 1629milked TPI), 10 Manfreds, they couldn’t be brother beaten, O-Man they just although not as well as his full kept working. But the strength comes from (currently 2039 TPI). his dam. That was Jezebel, always very strong, Jezebel: A remarkable cow in the Holstein breed; even though she produced so much milk. In During her life – more about that in a while – and one way or another, she always had extra body after her death. Since she died from pneumonia condition, she always looked too strong and in 2002 as an 8-year-old cow (‘in the clinic in too heavy.’ Here brother Steve adds, ‘For that Madison – fortunately, so at least we didn’t have reason we never got a good picture of Jezebel. to In seethe her picture die,’ saysshe Gaylon), lot has happened looksa completely different indeed. The main character of course thewith than in real life. In reality she wasbeing a cow true genetic giant of our time, O-Man. Unpreceideal “dairy strength”. In a photograph she is dented, hasheavy.’ occupied the top of the American simplyhetoo TPI list for a long and today Jezebel is notime longer alive, his butsons herdomiindex is
JEZEBEL’S BIRTHPLACE Thanks to Jezebel, the prefix has developed into one of the world’s best known: MeierMeadows. After all, this is where Meier-Meadows Jezebel was bred and born, before, via a sale, she moved as a two-month-old calf to the nearby Obee Farms. The farm of the Meier family lies on the banks of the unpredictable Pecatonica River, not far from the city of Freeport, where Jezebel was sold at the time. This is where the Meiers house 390 milking and dry cows, which still include about 20 head from the Jezebel family. ‘Solid, long-lasting, productive cows,’ is how Jason Meier describes the family that are also still highly valued here.
The Meier family, here represented by Becky, Katie, Jason and Jan Meier.
This is MeierMeadows on the Pecatonica River. Jezebel was born on this farm in 1994 and she would later become the dam of O-Man. And she recently became the “Global Cow of the Year”.
vest, andisonaccompanied top of that sampled another two O- plus tested by a score of EX-92, the and they take the top 60%. The lowest for Man sonstitles as late as November 2009. ‘These are genomics Gold Medal Dam and Dam of Merit. are hardly taken any more – even if the com- her the very last thatwe we should will sample,’ figures AndO-Mans although not forget son are good,’ says Gaylon. In addition,
the Year” wasObee her herd, splendid O-Man. daughterof Klassy from the one son of the haveInless money and make fewer purchases. this way her name has been added to the special first genomic tested heifers in the US with strong Probably they just use the bull they have for of Holstein stars, which includes Dellia, numbers.’group This Klassy goes via a Stormatic and a Gypsy, Sharon and Baler Twine. Decision back to O-Bee Formation Josie, the EX93 daughter of Jezebel and half-sister of O-Man.
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the dam of Juryman. daughter Kolleen are among the current leaders of the herd at Obee Holsteins. They are all descendants of Jezebel, who in the meantime has placed a significant stamp on the herd. ‘Surely line. We are now milking more than twenty OMan daughters as well,’ explains Gaylon. ‘Yes, you could say that Jezebel now has a great influence on our milk cheque. And that is only positive,
BEST BOLIVER A beautiful achievement: And sure, the Obert INVINCIBLE brothers are visibly enjoying it. But realists they Jezebel: Often described as a cow with massive are, they simply continue working at Dakota. strength Harvesting – rare for a high-index Therefore corn and cow. soybeans, milking the probably Holsteins, the perfectand partner for Ha-Ho making sure thatCubby the herd – if at Manfred.all Because especially for stature, possible – can stretch theirstrength, legs each day in capacity, audders somatic score, O-Man nearbyand pasture. Wecell mentioned them already, does – thanks to milking his dam and Jezebel – a lotInbetter the 210 dry cows. addition there is approximately the same number than his sire Manfred. He did pass on his strong of young The genetic giant O-Man, together with Gaylon Obert (left), his wife Jeanne and sire analyst Charlie alwayslongevity about 50and young bulls. Will from Select Sires. Will comments on O-Man’s conformation: ‘O-Man has the right conformation attributesstock suchand as almost production, sell 10 15 bulls to AI’s. With for 80% of dairy farmers. Their conformation requirement is “profitability per cow in dollars”. That is daughter‘Annually fertility towe O-Man. ‘Antoideal breeding genomics, that is decreasing a bit, this year it’s what O-Man offers.’ product: the best of both sides,’ is how Will about 10. Before AI’s took all of the sons from a describes O-Man. And Gaylon continues: ‘That daughter Kolleen are among the current leaders too often he ends up on strong cows and that flush. Now they are tested and they take longevity, yes, O-Man gets that from his sire Man- the top of the herd at Obee Holsteins. They are all negatively influences the conformation of his 60%. The lowest for genomics are hardly taken fred. We milked 10 Manfreds, they couldn’t be any more – even if the figures are good,’ says descendants of Jezebel, who in the meantime daughters. So you need to guard for that. And beaten, they just kept working. But the strength Gaylon. In addition, approximately 40 bulls are has placed a significant stamp on the herd. with O-Man you also need to keep in mind comes from his dam. That was Jezebel, always sold to dairy farmers each year. ‘Although: this ‘Surely more than a third, via the maternal or that his daughters just calve a week earlier than very strong, even though she produced so much The genetic giant O-Man, together with Gaylon Obert (left), his wife Jeanne and sire analyst Charlie Will from paternal line. We are now milking more than normal. If you don’t watch out for this, they year that was clearly less. Due to the low milk Select Sires. Will comments on O-Man’s conformation: ‘O-Man has the right conformation for 80% of dairy milk. In one way or another, she always had extra price farmers certainly have less money and twenty O-Man daughters as well,’ explains will surprise you with early calves that are born farmers. Their conformation requirement is “profitability per cow in dollars”. That is what O-Man offers.’ body condition, she always looked too strong and make fewer purchases. Probably they just use Gaylon. ‘Yes, you could say that Jezebel now has easily. His udders? Oh, they’re not picturetoo heavy.’ Here brother Steve adds, ‘For that reaa great influence on our milk cheque. And that perfect udders. They don’t have high and wide the bull they have for another year.’ even if only rear for theattachments. favourable protein,’ another son we never gotnow a good Jezebel. In theKlassy. But grins they Gayare functional is only positive, even if only for the favourable And we picture turn toofO-Bee Boliver We year.’ lon, And now protein,’ we turn togrins O-Bee Boliver who Klassy. We picture she looks completely different in of real at Obee are also paidwhat counts udders.that And after they all that is still Gaylon, explains thatwho at explains mentioned her already as thethan dam the last two with most farmers.’ her already as the thecomponents. last two life. In reality shesons wasthat a cow withis ideal “dairyBut mentioned for components. they are alsodam paidoffor O-Man Select sampling. Select Obee Yes, that’sforwhat has We made Gaylon and his that In closing, one question for Gaylon: We one certainly not the she onlyis one interested in this sons O-Man Select is sampling. But Select is strength”.is In a photograph simply too In closing, question Gaylon: know all that as know all ofone O-Man’s strengths, can you also brothers well not certainly the only interested heavy.’ outstanding Boliver daughter, who is doing of O-Man’s strengths,so cansatisfied. you also‘We pointare outthankful his in this outaverage dairy farmers we could provide a bull point out his weaknesses again? ‘You really in the barn, for indexes, and with genomics. For Jezebel is no longer alive, but her index is still at a weaknesses again? ‘You really shouldn’t use him standing Boliver daughter, who is doing well in like O-Man with just the right genetics for the shouldn’t use him on strong cows Then it goes that reason there are now no less than 42 (yes, you powerful 1596 CTPI. That cow index is accompaon strong cows - Then it goes wrong. You know, the barn, for indexes, and with genomics. For that average dairy farmer around the world. That is wrong. You know, because he gives small calves, read that correctly: 42) pregnancies on the way. nied by a score of EX-92, plus the titles Gold because he gives small calves, many commercial reason there are now no less than 42 (yes, you really nice. Our goal in breeding has thus been many commercial dairy farmers have used him The brothers sent Klassy to TransOva Genetics dairy farmers have used him across the board. It read that correctly: 42) pregnancies on the way. Medal Dam and Dam of Merit. And although we across the board. It doesn’t work, because then reached.’ (in Iowa) for IVF work: 32 pregnancies inThe total, doesn’t work, because then too often he ends up brothers sent Klassy to TransOva Genetics (in should not forget her son Justin and grandson all in recipients at TransOva. In addition, via on strong cows and that negatively influences the Iowa) for IVF work: 32 pregnancies in total, all in Juryman (Hershel x Terry x Jezebel; 1727 TPI), of embryos, there are still 10 pregnancies in their female line back to daughters. the imported recipients at TransOva. InJezebel’s addition, viadirect embryos, course the main reason Jezebel was selected as conformation of his So you dam: need to own recipients. In the meantime Klassy is home there are still 10 pregnancies in their own recipithis year’s “Global Cow of the Year” was her guard for that. And with O-Man you also need to again and the brothers hope that she is pregnant 1. Meier Meadows El Jezebel EX-92 6/30/94 O-Bee Farm, Dakota, IL splendid herself son O-Man. In this way her name has keep inDOM mind that6/17/89 his daughters just calveMeadows, a week Ridott, IL ents. In the2.meantime Klassy is home again and VG-87 Meier Meadows Melwood Jackie Meier to Indiana. been added to the special group of Holstein stars, the brothers that she is pregnant 3.hope Clearfield Mark Jakoba herself to 4. Clearfield Bova Janette which includes Dellia, Gypsy, Sharon and Baler Indiana. NO PICTURE-PERFECT UDDERS 5. Clearfield Cinnamon Jan Twine. Indiana? Yes, he is the O-Man son from the 6. Janalee Clearfield Admiral PICTURE-PERFECT UDDERS bull dam O-Bee Titanic Ilsa EX-90 and isNOnow 7. Buford Homstead Jan available at Semex. Based on genomics Indiana Indiana? Yes, is theMistress O-Man son from the bull BEST BOLIVER 8. he Buford Juliet is currently among America’s highest Merit O-Bee9. Titanic IlsaDuchess EX-90 and is now available A beautiful achievement: And sure, the ObertNet dam Daws Julia 10. Duchess Wayne Julia is currently The Oberts damrealists Ilsa daily at Semex. Based on genomics Indiana brothers bulls. are visibly enjoyingmilk it. But theythemselves 11. Duchess Julia Ormbsby and have tremendous confidence in this bull, among America’s highest Net Merit bulls. The are, they simply continue working at Dakota. HarJulia Duchess Walker whoand forsoybeans, that reason was not used on the top milk12. Oberts dam Ilsa daily themselves vesting corn milking theonly Holsteins, 13. Hendrick Segis Julia and have cowsure Klassy, also provides more than other confidence in this and making that but the herd – if at all possible – 25tremendous bull, 14. Dekol Hendrick Juliawho 5th for that pregnancies in the herd. Back for a moment to Hendrick Julia can stretch their legs each day in a nearby pasreason was15. notDekol only used on the top cow Klassy, his dam Ilsa: she is a Titanic who via an excellent 16. Jewel ture. We mentioned them already, the 210 milkbut also provides moreHendrick than 25 other pregnancies BW Marshall goes back to Judy, the daughter of 17. Maplecraft Jewel ing and dry cows. In addition there is approxiin the herd. Back for a moment to his dam Ilsa: 18. Netherland Jewel 4th Jezebel and the dam of Juryman. she is a Titanic who via an excellent BW Marshall mately the same number of young stock and
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earlier than If you don’t watch outMeadows, for this, Ridott, IL VG-85 normal. 4/16/85 Meier VG-85 Clearfield they will surprise12/8/82 you with early calves that Farm, are Davis, IL VG-85 7/23/79 Oh, they’re Clearfield Farm, Davis, IL born easily. His udders? not pictureVG-87 8/31/65 Clearfield Farm, Davis, IL perfect udders. They don’t have high and wide GP-81 7/5/63 Sam & John Buford, Stockton, IL rear attachments. But they are functional udders. Stockton, IL VG-85 10/30/54 Sam & John Buford, And after is still what with Stouffer, most VG-85 all that12/25/44 countsThad Lena, IL 10/21/40 WI farmers.’ 8/15/37 WI Yes, that’s what has made Gaylon and his broth 9/5/34 WI are thankful ers so satisfied. ‘We 9/10/24 that as average WI could provide a bull dairy farmers we 11/5/15 like O-Man WI with just the right 9/14/1903 WI genetics for the average dairy farmer around the 2/8/1898 Owen Dana, IL world. That is really nice.Basset, Our 4/18/1894 NY goal in breeding has thus been reached.’ n 1/24/1885 NY
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Outstanding Junior Breeder - Matt Engel
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y the time Matt Engel of Hampshire, Ill., was just three-years-old he knew the names of all the cows in the barn. At about that time he started showing at the local district show with his three older brothers. Since his parents, Denny and Beth, had only ever shown beef, Matt looked for guidance from many other members of the Holstein club. One of those people was Bill Berghorn who taught him much of what he knows about animal husbandry, showmanship, and genetics. Matt was active in 4-H, FFA, and the Illinois Junior Holstein Association growing up, winning several judging contests and was a member of the winning National 4-H Dairy Bowl team. In 1992 he graduated from The UW-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course at the top of his class. In 1994 Matt started back at the farm full time and became partner with his parents of Luck-E Holsteins. When Matt was 15, he bought an early Starbuck daughter, Hart-Lyn Starbuck Ashley. The following year in 1989 Ashley was Grand Champion at the IL State Show. Ashley went on to be 2E-94 GMD DOM and more importantly a great brood cow having six EX daughters including Luck-E Skychief Arizona EX-90 who broke a national fat record in 1999 with a record of 5-01 365d 56,280M
Hart-Lyn Starbuck Ashley 2E-94 GMD DOM
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Luck-E Advent Kalotta-ET EX-92
the herd, before they got to the farm, Matt went on and on about one December calf, Bardholm Trust Lee. Trust Lee went on to be Grand Champion of the IL State Show in 2003. The Trust Lee family is now known throughout the world for their high components, extreme width, and consistent type. This October, Trust Lee’s Linjet daughter Twizzle scored EX-95 as 5-year-old. In 2003, Matt decided to flush a virgin heifer for the first time of his career. She was a red carrier Rubens daughter; so he decided to flush her to a Kite young sire from a nice young Durham he had just heard about. This flush from a virgin heifer using semen from the first collection of a then unknown, now famous bull named KHW Kite Advent produced the first EX-92 Advent, Luck-E Advent Kalotta EX-92 and Grand Champion IL State Show 2008; the oldest All-American Advent, Luck-E Advent Kite-Red EX-92 and Res. Int. Champ. WDE 2007; and, Luck-E Advantage EX-92, the first EX Advent son. To date Matt, not including his family members, has bred 278 Very Good and 113 Excellent cows. Today the herd is almost entirely homebred and 2009 there were 35 new excellents and 42 new very good 2-yr-olds. The average score of the dams of all animals is EX-90 with 278 animals having EX dams that average EX-92. This year the farm, known for a herd with high components and lots of width, hosted over 400 visitors from 17 countries. Matt always remembers how fellow breeders helped him both growing up and today, so he continues to help and give advice to other young breeders with showing, scoring, what ever else he can. In the barn milking Matt often tells his brother “it’s important to help other people, if it wasn’t for people like Uncle Billy helping us we wouldn’t be where we are today”.
Outstanding Service - Robert Fruend
ob Fruend of Carlyle, Ill., is the 2009 Outsanding Service Award winner, and he is definitely no stranger to the members of the Illinois Holstein Associaiton. Bob acquired his first registered Holstein in 1964. Over the years he developed a great herd of Holsteins that were very successful in the show ring. He exhibited annually at the state and local level and also at NAILE, the Southern National and World Dairy Expo. Animals received both Junior All-American and All-American recognition. Although the milking herd was sold in 1982, he continues to own Holsteins to this date. Bob served as president, secretary-treasurer and director of his district Holstein Club, Page 18
5.1% 2,872F 3.3% 1,855P. In 2005 Arizona’s daughter, Luck-E Blitz Australia VG-87-2Y became the highest CTPI daughter of Blitz for several genetic runs. Australia started attracting foreign embryo buyers to the farm, helping to create the embryo business he has today. Australia now has very successful daughters all over the world including Luck-E Gold Angel VG-87-2Y who sold in the Global Glamour Sale last year. In 1999 Matt calved a Mandel from an EX Lincoln. His best 2yr old to date, Luck-E Mandel Bobbi VG-88-2Y GMD DOM, was lost at a young age but went on to make a huge impact on the herd. All six of Bobbi’s daughters went EX averaging 93 points including the first 95 point cow he ever bred, Luck-E Blackice Blizzard EX-95. Blizzard went on to be a perennial show favorite and was Nominated All-American in 2007. Blizzard and her sister Blinky were also part of the Nominated AllAmerican Best 3 Females in 2005. Another sister, Bikini 3E-93, had international demand for embryos and is the dam of Luck-E Beautiful Bikini who was the sixth Fall Milking Yearling at the 2009 World Dairy Expo. In the fall of ‘99 Matt purchased a Canadian herd named Bardholm, which was composed of one cow family. After returning from buying
and has been involved with the local club’s sale committee almost of all 35 years of its running. His involvement in the Illinois Holstein Association on both a state and local level has involved countless hours. On the state level, Bob has served as chairman of the state sale and state show and was the very first chairman of the School and Tour Committee. He has also served as our President, Vice President and Treasurer. Bob isn’t only generous with this time to our association, he served on his county’s fair board and was a 4-H leader for many years and was very involved with his church and the school system.
Outstanding Service Winner President Dale Drendel, left, along with Pauline and Kevin Erbsen, present Bob Fruend the 2009 Outstanding Service Award.
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Senior Breeder - William & Janice Olbrich
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ill Olbrich of Harvard, Ill., started from a rather modest beginning. His father Raymond Olbrich who was an active cattle dealer, started farming more than 85 years ago with 200 acres and milked 25 cows by hand. Today, the Olbrich family, including Bill and Janice, sons Brian and Mark and their wives Mary and Katelyn, and daughter Debbie, have built an impressive operation of 850 acres and over 400 head of registered dairy cattle. Bill grew up milking cows that nobody else wanted but in 1965 that changed. He married Janice and then was able to develop his own herd of grade cows. A dozen years later the first registered Holsteins came to the farm, three cows and Brian’s first 4-H calf. The registered cows quickly outperformed the herdmates and within eight years the herd was 100% registered. Bill’s keen eye and additions of deep pedigreed individuals have significantly helped develop the herd. Over the years, many impressive cows have left their impact on the herd. Perhaps the favorite is Hart-Two-Hart Mark Angella, the EX-94 Jr. All American 4-yr-old and World Dairy Expo Jr. Show Grand Champion. She was originally purchased as an 8-month-old project heifer for Debbie on the Illini Golden
Opportunity Sale. Angella calved for the first time in December 1991, and Debbie showed her the following year. Even though she was just a first calf 3-yrold, Angella was named Grand Champion of the Junior Show at the Illinois Championship Show, Illinois State Fair and World Dairy Expo. Angella only calved two times, with daughters by Hanoverhill Logic and Broker. Holbric Broker Adrian VG-87 had several daughters, including Holbric Charles Angel EX-92 DOM, who was Junior Champion at the Illinois State Fair in 1996 and and 5th Junior 2-yr-old at NAILE in 1997. Additionally, Angella had an
ET calf sires by RC Matt who won the Illinois Holstein Futurity as a 2-yr-old. The Olbrich family has participated in showing at the local, state, and national levels. Since 1992, there has been at least 1 All-American or Jr All-American nominee each year, mostly all homebred from top to bottom. Most recently, Holbric Holsteins was nominated All-American for their Junior Best Three Female group in 2009. Holbric Holsteins have been named the Premier Exhibitor 10 times and Premier Breeder 3 times since 1996 at the Illinois State Fair. The family has also had multiple Illinois Futurity winners, again all homebred. Bill has served as president of the Illinois Holstein Association for 2 years, served as a delegate to the National Holstein Convention, and hosted the State Sale. He remains active in his community by serving as a director of the Harvard State Bank for over 25 years, has been the chairmen of the Harvard Milk Day Cattle Show for over 15 years, served as a director on the McHenry County Farm Bureau board, and is a foundation and chairmen of the First Presbyterian Church in Harvard, Ill.
Holbric Charles Angel EX-92 DOM
RED & WHITE ALL-AMErICaN
RED & WHITE ALL-AMERICAN ILLINOIS NOMINATIONS
St-yle Mai Tai-Red Spring Heifer Calf Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Ernest-Anthony Radiant-Red Summer Yearling Heifer Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Moroville Advent Ally-Red Milking Fall Yearling Brett Zimmerman, Winnebago, IL
Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red-ET Senior 3-Year-Old Cow Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Swiss Acres Morris Ubi D-Red 4-Year-Old Cow R. Green & George Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Miss Arsenio Allie-Red 125,000 lb. Cow Holbric Holsteins, Harvard, IL
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Illinois Places 8th at National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
ALL-AMERICAN ILLINOIS NOMINATIONS
Holbric Dundee Lysol-ET
Holbric Roy Artist-ET Junior Best 3 Females · Holbric Holsteins, Harvard, IL
Luck-E Beautiful Bikini-ET Milking Fall Yearling Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
Ms Atlees Goldwyn Ariel-ET Junior 2-Year-Old Cow Jim & Jeff Butler & Mark Butz, Chebanse, IL
people in the country. Working with the Illinois Holstein members has been a wonderful time. Thank you again and I hope everyone had a Blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Bob Fruend
Brookvilla Jasper Aka 4-Year-Old Cow Jim & Jeff Butler, Chebanse, IL
Letter to the Editor A big thank you to the Illinois Holstein Association and Kenneth Erbsen family for awarding me with the Outstanding Service Award at the 2009 Illinois Holstein Convention. Holstein friends are the most wonderful Page 20
Holbric Mil-R-Mor Abyann-ET
Winterbay Goldwyn Lotto-ET Senior 3-Year-Old Cow Jeff Butler & Peter Vail, Chebanse, IL
I feel honored to be included in receiving the Senior Breeder’s Award of the Illinois Holstein Association. Again, we thank each of you! Bill and Janice Olbrich
To the Kenneth Erbsen Family: Thank you so much for the wonderful clock for the Junior Breeder Award presented at the Illinois Senior Holstein Convention. Your family’s wonderful herd and cows and hard work ethic have always been something to look up to and try and replicated.Thank you again. Matt Engel To the Illinois Holstein Assocaition: Jan and I wish to thank each one of you in our Holstein Association for the beautiful inscribed galss clock. What beautiful and symbolic memories we have of members and years past activities and meeting spent together working as a team in this organization! Each of you has made a “special moment” for us with the presentation of this gift and honor as Senior Breeder.
Fall 2009
The 2009 National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging contest was another premier event for Illinois 4-H’ers. The Illinois 4-H dairy judges placed 8th high team overall in a strong contest held at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The Illinois 4-H team was among twenty-seven teams from across the nation who had the opportunity to compete for top honors on September 28. Team members included: Angie Boesche, DeKalb; Mitchell Eickmeyer, Hoyleton; Michelle Fluty, Bloomington; and Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago, IL. On an individual basis, Mitchell Eickmeyer placed 25th high individual and received the “All-American” plaque. Eickmeyer also placed 24th in oral reasons 14th in Holstein, and 24th in the Brown Swiss breed. Michelle Fluty placed 10th in Holstein, and 14th in the Brown Swiss classes. Angie Boesche placed 10th in the Jersey breed and 13th in Ayrshires. Aaron Mitchell placed 23rd in the Brown Swiss division. On a “top 10” team basis by breed, Illinois 4-H was recognized for placing 7th in Brown Swiss, 8th in Jersey, and 9th high team in the Holstein breed. The Illinois 4-H team was sponsored by Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and Illinois 4-H Foundation. In
The Illinois 4-H dairy team placed 8th at the 2009 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held in Madison, WI. during the World Dairy Expo. Team members are (left to right): Angie Boesche, DeKalb; Michelle Fluty, Bloomington; Mitchell Eickmeyer, Hoyleton; Aaron Mitchell, Winnebago; and coach, Dave Fischer, U of I Extension Dairy Educator.
addition, Effingham Equity, Effingham, Illinois sponsored the team jackets. The team was
coached by Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator.
4-H Team Competes in NAILE Quiz Bowl & Dairy Judging The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team was one of seventeen states participating in the 2009 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, Kentucky on November 6th & 7th. Team members included: Matt Drendel, Hampshire; Josh Huelsmann, Trenton; Levi Martin, Union: and Sarah Sheehan, Huntley, IL. Matt Drendel placed 9th high individual in the written test out of 68 contestants. The team placed in the top 10 overall. The 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl has become a premier event of education and competition among young people involved with 4-H dairy project work. This was the 30th consecutive year for the 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition. The dairy quiz bowl is one of the nation’s most challenging contests for dairy industry youth as it tests the contestants’ knowledge in various areas including dairy management, dairy products and dairy science. In addition, on the next day, the same four team members participated in the 2009 NAILE Invitational 4-H/FFA Dairy Judging contest and placed 9th high team overall out of 22 teams. Josh Huelsmann was 5th in Ayrshires and 15th high individual overall out of 88 contestants. Matt Drendel placed 5th in the Illinois Holstein Herald
The Illinois 4-H Dairy team competed at the 2009 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl and NAILE Dairy Judging Contest in Louisville, KY. Pictured (L to R) front row: Dave Fischer, U of I Extension/coach; Becky Meier, asst. coach, Ridott; Matt Drendel, Hampshire; back row: Josh Huelsmann, Trenton; Levi Martin, Union; and Sarah Shehann, Huntley, IL.
Brown Swiss breed and Levi Martin placed 9th in Ayrshires and the team place 5th high team overall in the Ayrshire classes. The team also placed 6th in the Brown Swiss breed. Thank you to Diamond V of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for sponsoring the team jackets and to
Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and the Illinois 4-H Foundation who sponsored the team expenses. Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator, served as team coach assisted by Becky Meier, Ridott, IL.
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University of Illinois Dairy Judging Results
The University of Illinois Dairy Judging team competed at several competitions throughout the country this fall. Below are the results from each of the contests in which they participated. Th team placed 6th overall and 6th in reasons at the 16th Annual Accelerated Dairy Cattle Judging Contest on September 20, in Viroqua, WI. The team was composed of Sara Hagg (Cullom), Emily Lyons (Rockford) and Phillip Poppe (Chenoa). Poppe was 5th individual in Ayrshires. In the Guernsey, Haag was 4th individual and the team was 4th. Emily Lyons tied for 9th individual overall. The team was 3rd in Milking Shorthorns. Brad Niemerg (Effingham), Verena Wolf (Germany), and Sarah Trombello (Wheaton) competed in the 41st Invitational Dairy Cattle Contest at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, PA, on September 21. The team placed 14th. Niemerg was 9th in the Guernsey breed and 15th in Holsteins. The team was 11th in Holsteins. At the 2009 National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, on September 28, team members Brad Niemerg, Verena Wolf, and Sarah Trombello were 17th overall out of 19 teams. The team placed 6th in Jerseys and 12th in Guernseys. Verena Wolf was 15th in Jerseys and Haag was 16th in the Guernsey breed. The team members and Coaches McCoy and Miller would like to thank all the breeders that allowed the team to visit their farms for practice sessions throughout the fall:
The University of Illinois Dairy Judging team was coached by Gene McCoy (left) and David Miller (right). Team members included: Sarah Trombello and Sara Haag (sitting); Emily Lyons, Brad Niemerg, Verena Wolff. Missing from photo is Phillip Poppe.
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Steve Fluty and family Mark and Brian Olbrich Greg Borchardt and family Dale Drendel and family Joyce Nelson and family Dennis Engel and family Robert Miller and family Stover Farms Topps Farm Maple Lawn Jersey Farm Dave Ruppert and family Mark Irwin and family Lenkaitis family
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David Freeman Meinert family Golden Oaks Farm Lee Barber and family Kent Smith and family Boyd Schaufelberger Sunshine Genetics Hoard’s Guernsey Farm Barlass family Robert Zoelzer and family Oertel Farms Gueldener Farms Neal, Connie, and Michael Turley
Hutjens Named Friend of Agriculture
Mike Hutjens of the University of Illinois was awarded the 2009 Friend of Agriculture Award at the 2009 Illinois Commodity Conference that was held in Bloomington on November 24. The Friend of Agriculture Award is presented by the Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Milk Producers Association, Illinois Pork Producers Association, and Illinois Wheat Association. The award is given each year to individuals who have significantly contributed to improving agriculture in Illinois. Nominees are submitted by each of the sponsoring commodity groups and selected by representatives of the groups. Hutjens currently serves as a dairy Extention specialist for the University of Illinois. Since 1979, he has served the dairymen in Illinois in this capacity, writing columns, conducting research and generally helping the industry make forward strides based on education and sound science. “Mike’s work has helped dairy farmers all across Illinois, the nation, and also internationally. His unique ability to take complex research and apply it to the dairy farm, has been his greatest asset,” said Doug Scheider, president of the Illinois Milk Producers Association. The well-known dairy nutritionist presents information to Illinois dairyman each winter during Dairy Days, which are educational
seminars held across the state. He also has spoken at conferences in 46 states, 15 countries and nine Canadian provinces. He is editor of the National Dairy Database and Illinois Dairy Report and writes feed columns for Hoard’s Dairyman, Dairy Today, Dairy Japan, Western Canadian Dairy Magazine, Wisconsin Agri-View and Dairy Herd Management. His long-time teaching of introductory and advanced dairy management courses, along with his pioneering online program in dairy cattle management, at the University of Illinois have had a significant impact on many current and future leaders in the dairy industry.
He also has evaluated dairy cattle by serving as an official judge of the Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Contest, World Dairy Expo and 16 state fairs. Hutjens has received many awards during his career. In 2008, he was selected as the Service Person of the Year by World Dairy Expo for his contributions to the industry and was recognized as a Fellow by the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). In 2009, he received the Award of Honor from ADSA for his contributions to the dairy science society. He also has been recognized by the University of Illinois College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Illinois Holstein Association, Illinois Milk Producers Association and American Society of Animal Sciences. Hutjens was raised on a 313-acre, 70-cow Holstein farm near Green Bay, Wis., and was active in 4-H and FFA. He studied at the University of Wisconsin, earning his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees there in dairy science and nutritional science with a minor in biochemistry. Prior to working in Illinois, Hutjens was an Extension dairy specialist at the University of Minnesota. He also served six years in the U.S. Army Reserve ending as a specialist five with an honorable discharge. Mike and his wife, Carol, reside in Savoy, Ill. They have five children and two grandchildren.
Illinois 4-H’ers Place 2nd in Dairy Quiz Bowl at WDE
The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team placed second in the 2009 World Dairy Expo Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest held October 3, in Madison, Wisconsin. Team members included: Angie Boesche, DeKalb; Haley Lyons, Rockford; Elizabeth Myelle, Scales Mound; and Colleeen Ziller of Huntley, IL. The Illinois team won second place in the double elimination contest with Minnesota winning first. The dairy quiz bowl is designed to challenge the 4-H members’ knowledge and quick recall of information relating to the various areas of dairy cattle management. Each competition round included 16 questions presented one-on-one with an opposing team member, followed by 15 toss-up questions with bonus point options. Special thanks to Hoard’s Dairyman, Ft. Atkinson, WI and World Dairy Expo for sponsoring the award plaques. The team was coached by Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator. Page 22
The Illinois 4-H dairy team placed 2nd at the 2009 Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest held in Madison, WI. during the World Dairy Expo. Team members are (left to right): Angie Boesche, DeKalb; Haley Lyons, Rockford; Dave Fischer, U of I Extension Dairy Educator/coach; Elizabeth Myelle, Scales Mound; and Colleen Ziller, Huntley, IL.
Fall 2009
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2009 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale
The 2009 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale was held Saturday, October 24, at the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ill. A large crowd gathered to enjoy the beautiful fall day as 80 lot were auctioned off grossing $180,300 with a live and choice lot average of $2411.64. Topping the sale was Lot 2 consigned by Nova & Friends and purchased by Mark Sollien, Mabel, MN. The buyer has the choice of either 1st Choice of 5 Jeeves pregnancies due in November or December of a 2nd Choice of 4 October Million calves from Nova-TMJ Golden Edie-ETS VG-87 with a +2200 CTPI. She has 4 full sisters all in the Top 100 CTPI. The grandam of the choice is the famed UFMDubs Eroy VG-87 DOM with a CTPI of +2130. The next high selling lot was purchased by Nelson Heinzmann and Jason Oertel of Carlyle, Ill., and consigned by Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Ill. Lot 20 is a Choice from Golden-Oaks Champ Rae-ET EX-92 of either Goldwyn, Atwood or Aftershock pregnancies. Champ Rae is from the heart of the Roxy family with the Choice being a potential 9th generation Excellent.
Sales $2,600 and Over
(Consignors in Parentheses) Choice from Nova-TMJ Golden Edie-ETS x Million or Jeeves.....................................$9,300 Mark Sollien, Mabel, MN (Nova & Friends Syndicate, New Richmond, WI) Choice from Golden-Oaks Champ Rae-ET x Aftershock, Goldwyn or Atwood.............. 7,300 Nelson Heinzmann & Oertel Farms, Carlyle, IL (Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL) Golden-Oaks Planet Dice-ET.................... 5,000 Matt Jansen, Damiansville, IL (Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL) Kingsmill Damion Trella-ET...................... 5,000 Kyle, Nathan & Jason Schneider, Greenville, IL (Kingsmill Farm II, LLC, Durham, NC) Kingsmill Dndee Dulce-ET........................ 5,000 Springbrook Farms, Marshall, IN (Kingsmill Farm II, LLC, Durham, NC) Choice from Free-State Encore Fancy Gay x Shottle........................................................4,000 Ashlynn Schultz, Orangeville, IL (Sarah Sheehan, Orangeville, IL)
Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors Meeting Executive Bullets Bond County Fairgrounds, Greenville, IL — 10/23/09
• Minutes of Last Meeting and Treasurer’s reports were approved. • Dave Fischer gave the extension report and reported on the changes at the University of Illinois. Robert Hauser was has been named interim Dean of the College of Aces, Robert Hoeft has been named Interim Dean of Extension and Outreach and Robert Easter Page 24
SPRING THING 2010
Three lots sold for $5000. Lot 17, Golden-Oaks Planet Dice-ET, is a genomic teste Planet from a EX Throne. Her GTPI is +2088 and +3.61T. The February calf traces her roots to Snow-NDenises Dellia 2E-95 GMD DOM. She was purchased by Matthew Jansen, Damiansville, Ill., and consigned by Golden Oaks Farm. Two lots consigned by Kingsmill Farm II LLC, also sold for $5000 each. Lot 19, Kingsmill Damion TrellaET, was purchased by Kyle, Brian Behnke sale staff; Les Terpstra, sale staff; Larry Kleiner, Nathan and Jason Schneider pedigrees; Nelson Heinzmann, buyer of second high lot; Lucas sale chairman; Tom Morris, auctioneer; Scott Courtney, of Greenville, Ill. She is a Clanton, representing purchaser of high selling lot; Ethan Heinzmann, coNovember 2008 Damion chairman; and, Jason Oertel, buyer of second high seller. from Del-Hollow Stormin Trudy-ET EX-93. Trudy topped the Queen of Duchess-ET, a VG-88 daughter of Ms the Breed Sale and is a 7th generation Excellent Kingstead Chief Adeen-ET 2E-94 DOM. She Roxy. Lot 24, Kingsmill Dndee Dulce-ET, is was purchased by Springbrook Farms, Marshall, a January 2009 Dundee out of BVK Durham Ind.
Choice from Terra-McCree Baxter Christy x Browser......................................................3,800 Nelson Heinzmann, Carlyle, IL (Oertel & Laesch, Brighton, IL) Ri-Val-Re Cndy Apple-Red-ET.................. 3,700 LeRoy Kleiner, Greenville, IL (Brandon Price, Germantown, IL) Rolling-Lawns Lou Billow-ET................... 3,600 Kyle Schneider, Greenville, IL (Neal Turley, Greenville, IL) Clint-Clair Outside Shannon..................... 3,200 Bob Cramer, Jr., Juda, WI (Dakota Grayling, Trenton, IL) Team Mardi Grass......................................3,100 Brent Pollard, Rockfrod, IL (Team Holsteins, Hampshire, IL) Rocher SS Panda-Red-ET......................... 3,100 Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL (Nora Hackmann, Marthasville, MO) Choice from Regancrest Encore Dalhia-ET x Sanchez......................................................3,000 Nathan & Kyle Schneider, Greenville, IL (Red Carpet Holsteins, Kirkland, IL)
Jons-D Durham Sonya-ET..........................2,900 Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL (Darren Gueldender, Moro, IL) J-Maker Boss Iron Desire............................2,750 Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL (Jim Schumaker, Teutopolis, IL) Ludwig-DG Jasper Prisca-ET.....................2,650 Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville, IL (Ludwig Farms, Fithian, IL) Kingsmill Dundee Taylor-ET.......................2,600 Michael Brummer, Shumway, IL (Kingsmill Farm II, LLC, Durham, NC) Degwood Marcy-ET.....................................2,600 Springbrook Farms, Marshall, IN (Todd Jones, Marshall, IN) Winonah Jordan Sweet-Red.......................2,600 Michael & Jeremy Myers, Altamont, IL (Laura Williams, Veedersburg, IN) Laeschway Garrison Mara..........................2,600 Matt Jansen, Damiansville, IL (Steve & Emily Laesch, Greenville, IL)
has been named Interim Provost and Interim Chancellor. • Boyd Schaufelberger reported on Holstein Activities. He encourage people to read up on the Dairy Price Stabilization Program (info on website) Reserve fund is recovering from the big hit taken in the stock market decline. A new regional representative has been hired; she is currently in IA, MO and IL. • Letters compose to be sent to Dean Hauser and Dr. Easter read and approved for sending. • Seventy-eight lots are expected to run
through the ring at the 2009 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. Interstate Proposals for 2010 and 2011 were approved with the understanding that the IHA would be extended the same cancellation terms that are being required by the Interstate Center for 2011. The Block family was recognized for hosting the 2009 Illinois Holstein Picnic. Award nominations are due to Dale Drendel. Mississippi brought forward a proposal to host the Illinois Holstein Convention in 2011.
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February 27-28 Hawthorn Suites, Champaign, IL
Registration: Saturday, 8:30am – 9:00am General Information Participants must be 9 or older to be eligible for a state dairy bowl team. Cost of the Spring Thing is $80.00 per juniors & and adults. Hotel amenities include: pool, Jacuzzi, exercise area, and complimentary hot breakfast buffet 7 days a week. Dress appropriately - casual clothes for meetings and semi-formal for the banquet. Any person attending will be subjected to all fees. Activities include: Dairy Bowl Competition, Speech Contests, Dairy Jeopardy Contest, Poster Contest, Banquet & evening activity Rooms have been blocked for Friday night at the $87.99 rate + tax. Individuals wishing to use these rooms must make the reservations through the IJHA on this form or call Melissa. Your group will be expected to pay for your Friday rooms on Sunday morning. Melissa will have your room keys for Friday night. Please let her know approximately what time you plan on arriving and she will meet you in the lobby with your room keys. Guidelines No phone calls can be made in junior rooms. Contact a chaperone for making calls. Alcoholic beverages and drugs are strictly prohibited by any participant. Participants must remain in the hotel. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled programs and meetings. Visitation in other participant’s rooms will be allowed with an open door policy. Curfew is 1:00 a.m. and room checks will be made. Room checks will be made before the participant may leave the event on Sunday. Any participant found in violation of any of the above rules will result in expulsion from the event and the notification of parents to provide transportation home at their own expense.
Hawthorn Suites: 101 Trade Center Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 398-3400 Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Age (as of 1-1-10): ____________ Club: ___________________________________________________ Preferred Roommates (list 3): ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Staying Friday Night? ________ (Please contact Melissa with the number of hotel rooms you will need for your group on Friday night by January 25th. Her phone number is 815-544-0193.) We have read the above guidelines and agree to accept them as stated: _______________________________________________ Junior Signature
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This registration form must be to Melissa by: JANUARY 25, 2010 Mail to: Melissa Irwin, 10946 Grange Hall Rd., Belvidere, IL 61008 If you have questions, please contact Melissa. Registration Fee: $80 by January 25 Please mark which contests you will participate in: After Jan. 25 – Add Late Fee of $10 (All ages as of January 1, 2010) Full refund if cancelled by Feb. 20. Dairy Jeopardy: Junior (Age 9-13) ______ Intermediate (Age 14-17) ______ Senior (Age 18-21) ______ Dairy Bowl: Junior (Age 13 & Under) ______ Senior (Age 18-21) ______ Speech Contest: Junior (Age 9-13) ______ Intermediate (Age 14-17) ______ Senior (Age 18-21) ______ Poster Contest Junior (Age 9-13) ______ Intermediate (Age 14-17) ______ Senior (Age 18-21) ______ Illinois Holstein Herald
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International Junior Holstein Show September 29, 2009 路 Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. Brian Garrison, Tiffin, Ohio, judge
Senior and Grand Champion: Hillmont Durham Lyndi (Aged Cow), Luther Hillegrass, Berlin, PA Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion: Stone-Front Advert Lavern (5-yr-old cow), Shane Nodolf, Belmont, WI Intermediate Champion: MS Dundee Balinda-ET (Junior 2-yr-old), Rocco Cunningham, Penngrove, CA Reserve Intermediate Champion: Krull Dundee Ellory (Senior 3-yr-old), Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, WI Junior Champion: Crave Aspen Asia 4905 (Senior yearling), Patrick Crave, Waterloo, WI Reserve Junior Champion: Miss Rachael Ray (Winter yearling), Anna & Emma Culbertson, Elgin, MN
Spring heifer calf (10) 1. Siemers Goldwyn Glams-ET, Jordan and Joshua Siemers, WI 2. Reycrest Lrme Quicksilver, Mackenzie Reynolds, NY 3. Ris Givenchy Amber Abby, Baily Larson, WI 4. Poly-Kow Durham Cheers-ET, R. Staudinger, M & G Polikowsky, MN 5. Siemers Lightning Hila-ET, Jordan & Jacob Siemers, WI Winter Heifer Calves (25) 1. Ryan-Vue Lou Ella, Nicole Ballweg, WI 2. Old-Acres FM Sidney Daria, Michaela Emerling, NY 3. Siemers Goldwyn Galaxy, Jacob Siemers & Crystal Siemers-Peterman, WI 4. Siemers Goldwyn Goldie, Jordan Siemers & Crystal Siemers-Peterman, WI 5. Ms Esperanza CC Alou Ariel-Sire, ButzButler Durham Alou Hope Morrison, MN 10. Regancrest-CP S Desire-ET, Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL 15. Crackholm Dundee Lavish-ET, Caitlin and Blake Meyer, Manteno, IL 22. Mibelson Laramie Copernic-ET, Carson, Grant and Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL 23. Holbric Dundee Lysol-ET, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, IL Fall Heifer Calves (23) 1. Old Acres Durham Sherry, Samatha Smithgall, NY 2. Co-Vale Dundee Phlox, Jordan Siemers & Crystal Siemers-Peterman, WI 3. Mauheufils Jasper Roxy, Austin Radamacher, IL 4. OCD Aspen Midnight Rain, Jared Dueppengeisser, NY 5. Ms Speckel Jet Satin-Red, Taylor & Leslie German, OK 6. Erbacres Aspen Dream-ET, Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL Summer Yearling Heifers (13) 1. Siemers Damion Andrea, Crystal SiemersPeterman, WI 2. Craig-Kro Jasper Diva, Travis Krohlow, WI 3. L-Maples Damion Chelsey, Calep Dewitt, WI 4. Nise-N-Fancy AJ Cracker, Anna & Oliver Nisen, IN 5. Kow Castle Dundee Snowy, London Jones, TX 7. Walk-Era Pronto Monty, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL Page 26
Spring Yearling Heifers (22) 1. Co-Vale Dundee Kaylyn, Roco Cunningham, CA 2. OCD Pronto Empress, Sarah Weimer & C Hindman, PA 3. Rightstar Allegro Bloyce, Carson, Brooke and Grant Kasbergen, IL 4. Crave Laurin Glams 5070, Patric Crave, WI 5. 2nd-Look Redliner 6445, Kayli & Kalista Hordorff & Kyle Natzke, WI 18. Ms Goldwyn Gretchen, Caitlin Meyer, Manteno, IL Winter Yearling Heifers (15) 1. Miss Rachael Ray-ET, Anna & Emma Culberston, MN 2. Budjon-Dannys Gold Atlas-ET, Spencer Weimer, PA 3. Salem Sovereign Alice, Kaylee Godwin & Tyler Williamson, IN 4. Rocky-Top Dundee Aslee, Matt Mitchell, TN 5. Ben-Alli Ts 223 Niece 789, Ben & Alison, Magnun, OH 14. Holbric Roy Artist, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, IL Fall Yearling Heifers (10) 1. Crave Aspen Asia 4905, Patrick Crave, WI 2. Co-Vale Affirmed Prescilla, Jacob Dueppengeisser, NY 3. Tri-Koebel Aspen Franchise, Tere Koebel, MI 4. Benner Goldwyn Redwood, Mitch Schulte, IA 5. Hammingview Goldwyn Paddy, Danyele Clingan, IN Milking Fall Yearling (2) 1. Goodsons Blitz Becca, Sydney Good, Marysville, OH 2. Strutners Advent Trina, Britnee Weness & Maggie Dykshorn, Le Roy, MN Junior 2-Year-Old (10) 1. Ms Dundee Balinda-ET, Rocco Cunningham, Penngrove, CA 2. Four-Hills Durham Jamie, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, VT 3. Manleys Dundee Kay-ET, K & L Trowbridge, G Gabriel & N Woodcock, Stanford, KY 4. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL 5. Rokeyroad Strmatic Kitty-ET, Dwight Rokey, Sabetha, KS 9. Steffes Buckeye Cinnatwist, Darcy Steffes, Elizabeth, IL Senior 2-Year-Olds (10) 1. Highborn Stor Nor Lilly, Kyle Cacciola,
Cobleskill, NY 2. Mohrfield Supra Precious, Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL 3. Nehls-Valley Ike Annie-ET, Shawn & Seth Nehls, Hustisford, WI 4. Raggi Durham Tobi-ET, Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, WI 5. Hoek-Tex Marker 4869-ET, Meagan Jessyka Hoekman, Dublin, TX Junior 3-Year-Old (9) 1. Above-Par Dundee Penny-ET, Carson Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL 2. Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ET, Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Cleveland, WI 3. Holmacres Modest Clara, Mary Franz, Northfield, MN 4. Rocky-Top Durham Silly, Morgan Beaty, McDonald, TN 5. Stan-Mar-Dale Fab Quality, Dustin Alltop, Urbana, OH Senior 3-Year-Old (8) 1. Krull Dundee Ellory, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, WI 2. MS Ky-Blue Roselyn-ET, Katie Gibson, Eminence, KY 3. Hardys Mr Sam Dezzie, Parker Hardy, Tipton, MI 4. Wesemann Best Velocity, Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, IL 5. Ridgedale Ava-ET, Wayne Cyrus Conrad, Sharon Springs, NY 4-Year-Old (7) 1. Four-Hills Luci Ina 1551-ET, Britney Hill, Bristol, VT 2. Sim-Kno July Lindsay, Robert L III & Laura Emerson, Middletown, DE 3. Hardys Durham Dolly, Parker Hardy, Titpon, MI 4. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover, K Clanton, M Kollman, P Devore, Mulberry Grove, IL 5. Belle-Riveire Allen Tania-ET, Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, WI 5-Year-Old (7) 1. Stone-Front Advert Lavern, Shane Nodolf, Belmont, WI 2. Green-Lo James JJ, Jaelah, Bridger, Kananie & Miles Price, Jonesboro, IN 3. Lida-Acres Cousteau April, Dana Johnson, Pelican Rapids, MN 4. Erbacres Lyster, Doriah, Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL 5. Hoek-Tex Derry 4506-ET, Abbi Goldenberg & Case Hoekman, McGregor, TX Aged Cow (7) 1. Hillmont Durham Lyndi, Luther Hillegrass, Berlin, PA 2. Mactalla Marker Molly, Matt Mitchell, LaFollette, TN 3. Robthom Silver Blitzen-ET, Kelsey Ling, Springfield, MO 4. Sequa Linjet Jamie, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, VT 5. Fisherson Regiment Salute, Gina Fisher & Baili Kearns, Edgewood, IA
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International Holstein Show October 2-3, 2009 路 Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis., judge 路 Paul Petriffer of Funes, Italy, associate judge
Supreme and Grand Champion Holstein Harvue Roy Frosty 路 Ducket, Junemann & Armbrust, Rudolph, WI Senior and Grand Champion: Harvue Roy Frosty (5-yr-old), M&J Duckett, J&N Junemann & Dr. Scott Armbrust, Rudolph, WI Intermediate Champion: Dubeau Dundee Hezbollah (Senior 2-yr-old), Budjon & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI Junior Champion: Triple-T Gold Prize (Winter yearling), Triple-T Holsteins, North Lewisburg, OH Spring heifer calf (29) 1. Liberty Pga Damion Lazzie, Allyndale, Genotyc, Perfection, Liberty, Victoriaville, QC 2. Saxton-Hill Kiss N Tell, Saxton-Hill, Cassadaga, NY 3. Trefle Piata Jasper, Deslacs Holsteins, C. Roberge, S. Dion, Victoriaville, QC 4. La-Foster Jasper Avril-ET, Rocco Cunningham, Terry & Sarah Foster, Penngrove, CA 5. Co-Vale Dundee Playgirl-ET, Bingham & A. Claypoole & Ed Bin, Jonesborough, TN Winter heifer calf (44) 1. Craigcrest Rubies Gold Rejoice, Craigcrest, Arthus, ON 2. Ryan-Vu Lou Ella, Ballweg Hickory Hills Dairy, Dane, WI 3. Rotaly Jasper Divine, Ferme Dubeau, SteElisabeth, QU 4. Wide-Open Dundee Beckett-ET, Benbie Holsteins & Lampada Holsteins, Carlyle, SK 5. Pierstein Goldwyn Delinda, Pat Conroy, Triple-T & Barclay Phoenix, Angola, IN 12. Mibelson Laramie Copernic-ET, Carson, Grant and Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL 13. Godin Artemise Dolman, Carson, Grant and Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL 24. Crackholm Dundee Lavish-ET, Caitlin and Blake Meyer, Manteno, IL 27. Holbric Dundee Lysol-ET, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, IL Fall heifer calf (34) 1. Beldavid Jasper Jordan, Ferme Dubeau, Ste-Elisabeth, QC 2. Karran Jasper Dena, Ferme Dubeau, SteElisabeth, QC 3. OCD Aspen Midnight Rain-ET, RansomRail, Perry, NY
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Reserve Grand Champion Holstein Thurlane James Rose, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion: Thurlane James Rose (Aged cow), Pierre Boulet of Montmagny, QC Reserve Intermediate Champion: Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy (Junior 3-yr-old), Morsan Farms, Ponoka, AB Reserve Junior Champion: Beldavid Jasper Jordan (Fall calf), Ferme Dubeau, Ste-Elisabeth, QC
4. Co-Vale Dundee Petunia-ET, Mike Heath & Robert Yeoman, Westminster, MD 5. Cottoncrest Aspen Reda-ET, Maple Downs Farm II & Bradley & Cindy Muirphy, Middleburgh, NY 17. Maheufils Jasper Roxy-ET, Austin Rademacher, Penfield, IL 28. Dill-View Blackjack Janis, Shelby Rose, Tremont, IL 32. Danville Ml No Name Roy-ET, W.R. Angle, Jr., Dakota, IL Summer yearling heifer (23) 1. FLB Spirte Thing Big, Lafrance Claude, Ferme Mibelson, Simon Bilodeau, St-Basile Le Grand, QC 2. Ky-Blue Gw Debbie-ET, Matthew & Lauren Evangelo & Nick & Jessica Sarbacker, Fitchburg, WI 3. Co-Vale Stormatic Jan-ET, Co-Vale Holsteins LLC, Preble, NY 4. Jacobs Dolman Vinginy, Ferme Jacobs & Ferme Fanico, Cap Sante, QC 5. Siemers Damion Andrea-ET, Siemers Holsteins, Newton, WI Spring yearling heifer (34) 1. Hebertview Dundee Jade, Ferme Jocelyn Cote, Gerald Todd and Gerald Todd Jr of Durham-sud, QC 2. Tri-Koebel Aspen Jolly, Allyn, Chabot, Dubois, Mary Inn Hol. of Canaan, CT 3. Joleanna Toby Aftertherain, Kathryn Johnson, Unadilla, NY 4. Walk-Era Dundee Oreo-ET, Walk-Era Farms, Wisconsin, WI 5. Lookout Dundee Vero, Butler, Empey, Loggan, Fisher, Chebanse,IL 9. Rightstar Allegro Bloyce-ET, Stone Ridge Dairy, Mansfield, IL
16. Ms Goldwyn Gretchen, Caitlin Meyer, Manteno, IL 24. B-J-Grove Dale Rosalee, Kasey Clanton and Miranda Kollmann, Mulberry Grove, IL Winter yearling heifer (24) 1. Triple-T Gold Prize, Triple-T Holsteins, North Lewisburg, OH 2. Goldenflo Damion Eden, Comdale Genetics, Inc., T & L Cattle, R Heffering, Bethany, ON 3. Peace & Plenty Aspen Potion, Morsan Farms, Ltd., Pocana, AB 4. Hardy Latham Gabrielle, Co-Vale, Eaton & Yeoman, Preble, NY 5. Miss Rachelles Revenge-ET, E. Bue, J. Kietzman, S. Cullbertson & L. Schmidt, Alma Center, WI 22. Holbric Roy Artist, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, IL Fall yearling heifer (23) 1. Ms Elmvue Durham Kenya, Merwarth, Hill, Umble, Strousel & Connely,Thurmont, MD 2. Lowvilla Adolph Trina, Triple-T Holsteins & Mike Heath, North Lewisburg, OH 3. Belfast M Fortune Valsie, Morsan Farms, Ltd. & Mapleridge Holstein, Ponoka, AB 4. Floco Kanola Dolman, Babydoll Genetics & Mike & Sheryl Deaver, Edgerton, WI 5. Wil-Wen-Brook Alleg Taffy, Rockledge Holsteins, Baldwin City, KS 7. Maheufils Goldwyn Melinda, Austin Rademacher, Penfield, IL 17. B-J-Grove Leheros Monkey, Kasey Clanton & Miranda Kollmann, Mulberry Grove, IL 22. Holbric Mil-R-Mor Abyann-ET, Val Greco & Ron Mikulice, Orangeville, IL Milking fall yearling (15) 1. Arethusa Affection-ET, Adam Liddle & Ernest Kueffner of Litchfield, CT
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International Red & White Show October 1-2, 2009 路 Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis. Chris Hill, Thurmont, Md., judge 路 Justin Burdetter, Mercersburg, Pa., associate judge
Senior and Grand Champion: KY-Blue Ruben Marla-Red-ET, Richard M. Green, Middletown, DE Intermediate Champion: Ms Radiance Adv Rae-Red-ET, Jospeh Osigna & John Koster, Hico,TX Junior Champion: Scenic-Edge Jellybean-Red, David & Yvonne Preder & Rodney Bohnhoff, Plymouth, WI
Grand Champion, Junior Show - Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red-ET Stepanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL Intermediate & Grand Champion, Jr. Show: Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL Senior Champion, Jr. Show: Henkeseen Ripple-Red-ET, Matt Henkes, Luana, IA Junior Champion, Jr. Show: Beatyview Advent Rayann-Red-ET, Tori Butcher, Senola, GA Spring heifer calf (25) 1. Deslacs Glacier Allka-Red, Deslacs Holsteins, Victoriaville, QC 2. Deslacs Glacier Aly-Red, Deslacs Holsteins, Victoriaville, QC 3. KHW Regiment Apple 3-Red-ETN, Apple Partners II, Edgerton, WI 5. St-yle-SA Mai Tai-Red-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL Winter heifer calf (24) 1. HIghborn Ad Koelis 1797-Red, Kyle Cacciola, Cobleskill, NY 2. Jerdian Advent Sunny-Red-ET, Crystal Siemers-Peterman & Jordan Siemers, Cleveland, WI 3. Tem-North Camden Dixie-Red, Richard M. Green, Middletown, DE Fall heifer calf (22) 1. Helmcrest Camden Rosie-Red, Scott Brethel & Mt Elgin Dairy Farms, Guelph, ON 2. Beatyview Advent Rayann-ET, Tori Butcher, Senioa, GA 3. Ka-Geo Knckt Rose-Red-ET, Gabby Gabriel & Chris Carter, Stanford, KY 21. Kal-Gen Advent Robin-Red, Ellie Lenkaitis, Winnebago, IL Summer yearling heifer (21) 1. Garstlyn Lou Marlene-Red, Anthony Mason, Parrotsville, TN 2. Sunny-Valley A Frizz-Red-ET, Ron & Wayne Debuhr, Belmont, WI Page 28
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Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion: Elmbridge Fm Loveable-Red, Lookout & Peter Tuytel, Canton de Hatley, QC Reserve Intermediate Champion: Greenlea Adv Leta-Red, Mike & Julie Duckett & Jim & Nancy Junemann, Rudolph, WI Reserve Junior Champion: L-Maples KHW Shari-Red-ET, Milksource, Kaukauna, WI
JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN ILLINOIS NOMINATIONS
Maheufils Jasper Roxy-ET Fall Heifer Calf Austin Rademacher, Penfield, IL
Walk-Era Pronto Monty-ET Summer Yearling Heifer Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Rightstar Allegro Bloyce-ET Spring Yearling Heifer Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Mohrfield Supra Precious Senior 2-Year-Old Cow Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL
Above-Par Dundee Penny-ET Junior 3-Year-Old Cow Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Wesemann Best Velocty Senior 3-Year-Old Cow Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, IL
Bree & Mallory Russel, Eminence, KY Senior 3-year-old cow (16) 1. La Presentation Suzette-Red-ET, Hofstra, Dewaal & Continental Holsteins, Millet, AB 2. Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL 3. Fradon SS Jordee-Red-ET, Dana Erway & Fradon Holsteins, Coudersport, PA 4-year-old cow (15) 1. Elmbridge Fm Loveable-Red, Lookout & Peter Tuytel, Canton de Hatley, QC 2. Hilrose Advent Autumn-Red, John Sullivan, Geneva, NY 3. Swiss-Acres Ubi D, George Kasbergern & Richard Green, Mansfield, IL 5-year-old cow (8) 1. KY-Blue Ruben Marla-Red-ET, Richard M. Green, Middletown, DE 2. Poor-Richs RbnsAspn-Red-ET, Rottinghaus, Seneca, KS 3. Stone-Front Rub Indigo-Red, Milksource, WI Aged cow (9) 1. Jerland Rubens Nan-Red-ET, Reid Stransky & Lawrence Jerome, Owatonna, MN 2. Cobequid Rosette Marker-Red, Richard M. Green, Middletown, DE 3. Buckhorn-Acres Rita-Red-ET, Tony T. Bos, Fair Oaks, IN
125,000 lbs. cow (4) 1. Elm-Park In-N-Out-Red, Elm Park Farms, Ltd., Sheboygan Falls, WI 2. Elm-Park Rolls-Red, Elm Park Farms, Ltd., Sheboygan Falls, WI 3. Elm-Park Intuit-Red, Elm Park Farms, Ltd., Sheboygan Falls, WI
Reserve Grand Champion, Junior Show - Ms KY-Blue Marble-Red Katie Gibson & Bree & Mallory Russel, Eminence, KY Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion, Jr. Show: KY-Blue Marble-Red, Katie Gibson & Bree & Mallory Russel, Eminence, KY Reserve Senior Champion, Jr. Show: Kaleidoscope Ru Scarlet-Red, Leah Ann Henkes, Luana, IA Reserve Junior Champion, Jr. Show: Elmbridge Rl Lifesaver-Red-ET, Robert & Laura Emerson, Middletown, DE
Ms Rockymontn Willow-Red-ET, Shiloh Dairy LLC, Greenleaf, WI 4. Ernest-Anthony Radiant-Red, Carson, Grant & Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL 14. Ms Redliner Tiffany-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL 20. Team Advent Brandy-Red-ET, Shawn E. Jones, Marengo, IL Spring yearling heifer (21) 1. Sherona-Hill Redclover-Red-ET, Richard M. Green, Middletown, DE 2. Fradon Redman Jlow-Red-ET, Todd J. Whittier, W. Sutton, MA 3. Dodgecrest Adv Tequila-Red, Milksource, Kaukauna, WI 21. Pace-Acres Abby-Red, Shawn E. Jones, Marengo, IL Winter yearling heifer (17) 1. L-Maples KHW Shari-Red-ET, Milksource, Kaukauna, WI 2. K-Giltex Advnt Dream-Red-ET, Gilbert Teixeira & Cranehill Genetics, Turlock, CA 3. KHW Regiment Apple 2-Red-ETN, Apple Partners II, Edgerton, WI Fall yearling heifer (17) 1. Scenic-Edge Jellybean-Red, David & Yvonne Preder/Rodney Bohnhoff, Plymouth, WI 2. Westliberty SS Tanisha, Morsan Farms Ltd., Ponoka, AB 3. West Port Sg Sandador-Red-ET, C.
Woodmansee, P. Vail. H. Binder, Preston, CT Milking fall yearling (9) 1. Pierstein Redmn Superbe-Red-ET, HP Gagnon & Fils Inc., Laterriere, QC 2. Sunset-Hill Adv Dharma-Red, Maple Downs Farms II & Michael Heath, Middleburgh, NY 3. Hilrose Advent Allie-Red-ET, Joe Brantmeier, Sherwood, WI 5. Moroville Advent Ally-Red, Brent Zimmerman, Winnebago, IL Junior 2-year-old cow (28) 1. Ms Radiance Adv Rae-Red-ET, Joseph Osigna & John Koster, Hico, TX 2. Greelea Advent Leta-Red, Mike & Julie Duckette & Jim & Nancy Junemann, Rudolph, WI 3. Budjon-Nitzy Destiny-Red-ET, Milksource, Kaukauna, WI 4. Creeknook Advent Dawn-Red, Kelsey Crull, Poplar Grove, IL 28. Ms Ltribute Nelda-Red-ET, PadenMuskopf, Germantown, IL Senior 2-year-old (34) 1. Silvermine Adv Tally-Red-ET, Dylan Ober, Glencoe, MN 2. Bobmur Kite Nina-Red-ET, Bobmur Farms, Listowel, ON 3. Jen-D Devil Tiffany-Red, Reid Stransky & Jeni Dingbaum, Owatonna, MN 19. Net-A-Way S Storm Rafaela, Eric & Cindy
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B-J-Grove Champion Hoover 4-Year-Old Cow Clanton, Kollman & Devore, Mulberry Grove, IL
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Netemeyer, Germantown, IL 22. Shannondoah Advnt Ranee-Red, Verlo Dewall & Rob Gunderson, Shannon, IL Junior 3-year-old cow (13) 1. Moy Hall Rubens Truth, Milksource, Kaukauna, WI 2. Jon-Lu SS Britany-Red-ET, Richard M. Green & Carson Kasbergen, Middletown, DE 3. Ms Ky-Blue Marble-Red, Katie Gibson &
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Junior Journeys Illinois Junior Holstein Association Officers President: Emily Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Rd. Rockford, IL 61102 erlyons2@uiuc.edu (815) 988-7126 cell Vice President: Haley Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Rd. Rockford, IL 61102 (815) 962-0001 Secretary: Sarah Sheehan 6111 Ridgeview Dr. Huntley, IL 60142 (847) 514-2987 sescows@yahoo.com Treasurer: Justin Crull 6231 Hunter Rd. Poplar Grove, IL 61065 (815) 765-3673 Reporter: Dakota Grayling 217 South Washington Trenton, IL 62293 farmboy28@att.net (618) 975-8176
2009-2010 Junior Officers
Back row: Treasurer Justin Crull and Reporter Dakota Grayling. Front row: President Emily Lyons, Vice President Haley Lyons and Secretary Sarah Sheehan. Page 30
Annual Meeting The Annual Junior Meeting of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association was called to order at 10:05 on November 21, 2009, by Emily Lyons. The Secretary’s report was not read as it was published in the Holstein Herald. The current balance in the treasury is $6758.59 with $1764.72 in outstanding bills to be paid, leaving the spendable balance at $4993.87. The Vice President, Haley Lyons, reported next, saying that state show checks for donations are still coming in. To start off old business, Emily Lyons and Sarah Sheehan reported on the National Convention that was held in California this last June. The Juniors got to enjoy the beach and see a Redwood forest as well as tour farms while out there. The junior and intermediate jeopardy contestants both advanced to the second round, and Emily Lyons, our senior jeopardy contestant, won first place. The junior dairy bowl team got fourth place and the senior team placed sixth. The state banner placed first and it was announced to the banner committee that if they had any expenses to turn them in to the club. Haley Lyons then reported on the Illinois Championship Junior Holstein show; the weather was great and the judge, Nate Jansen, was very good as well. Next on the agenda was Spring Thing. Sarah Sheehan reported that it will be held on the 27th and 28th of February in the same place as last year. It was asked what the Juniors thought
about having a dance there and the consensus was for it. It was suggested that an essay contest such as the one at the national level be implemented. Matt Lyons moved to have the same prompt as the one at national level and have it be due about a week before Spring Thing so the winners could be announced there. It would also help so the kids could have the advice of an experienced adult so they could also enter it at the National level. Dan Obert seconded, motion carried. No date was set for sure yet for the Illinois State Show 2010 but it is in the same place. After suggestions were made and a vote taken, it was decided that the choices for judges in order was Brian Rolloff, Kelli Cull and Dave Jordan. For an extra judge for showmanship, it was decided that either Ethan Heinzman or Lora Hilgendorf would be asked. Suggestions for awards were asked for and it was decided to give a $50 budget to get a jacket and award logo and whatever money is left over can be used to get their name or farm name or the like. Haley will bring samples of possible jackets/ sweatshirts to Spring Thing. For fundraiser ideas, a bake sale at state show was suggested but it will be discussed at Spring Thing. The silent auction is a definite fundraiser the juniors would like to continue, but it was decided to do an embryo shuffle every other year. A futurity-type class was suggested for spring calves, but it was voted against because many Juniors would most likely not want to sell their calves. The railbird judging contest
Josh Huelsmann with 2nd place Clinton County Scrapbook; Kaylen Miller with 1st place Stephenson County scrapbook; and, Brock Irwin with 3rd place Boone-Winnebago scrapbook.
The Juniors would like to thank all who donated items to the Silent Auction held at the Sr. Convention as well as Pauline Erbsen for her handmade quilt and wall hanging, pictured above.
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will continue as an annual event and it was suggested to do three classes instead of two. Sarah Sheehan will chair the committee. There were several items donated to the Juniors to be auctioned at the Senior Convention, a true type cow from Jerry Smith and a quilt and wall hanging by Pauline Erbsen. It was suggested to have games such as cow bingo at the State Picnic; it will possibly be in the central area this year. The workers auction was discussed and the problem of the contract not being fulfilled was brought up. It will be at the state show and Sarah Sheehan will be in charge. It was suggested to use Bob Miller and Larry Kleiner to read pedigrees and auction the Juniors off. Production awards have not been done in a long time and Becky Meier suggested the Juniors bring them back so she explained them. The Juniors were interested to the youth committee will be in charge. Those who qualify could also be entered in the National competition as well. They are due before Spring Thing so winners can be announced there and then they will be due at the November meeting as they have been in the past. Levi Martin moved to approve this and
Josh Huelsmann seconded it. Motion carried. Becky Meier then brought up the old trip awards that used to be in place. Juniors who won used to only have to pay for their hotel room and then got to tour farms, visit with other area juniors, and do activites such as going swimming or going bowling. It was suggested to see if area families would be willing to host the juniors to bring the cost down. Dan Obert moved to reimplement it and Kaylen Miller seconded it. The same application would be used but it would be modified a bit. It would be put into the Herald; a 250-500 word essay on why the Juniors wanted to go would be required as well. It will be every other year, alternating with the embryo shuffle and the Junior advisors will be in charge. Motion carried. Officer elections were next, with each office giving a brief bio on the responsibilities. Matt Lyons nominated Emily Lyons as President and she accepted. Kaylen Miller nominated Sarah Sheehan and she declined. Levi Martin moved to white ballot Emily and Dakota Grayling seconded. Motion carried. Emily Lyons nominated Haley Lyons as Vice President and she accepted. Josh Huelsmann moved to
Sauder’s Jerseys After the Junior Annual Meeting was finished, we went to Sauder’s Jersey Farm in Trenton. Mr. Sauder has five kids. The farm was pretty muddy so we didn’t get to see the farm’s feed shed, but we did get to see the show cattle barn, milking parlor, and a flat barn. The farm started with six to eight head in a flat barn. Now they are up to approximately 100 Jerseys with a few replacement Holstiens. The farm is currently under construction to build a seperate dry cow barn. In the show barn there was around 20 tie stalls and approximately 20 box stalls. As soon as you walk in the barn you come to an office for the farm. Walking out of the office you come to the stalls. The building was in the shape of a T. In the back was the tie stalls and in the front was the box stalls. There was four or five cows tied in the tie stalls. In each box stall there was one or two cows. In each box stall there is two levels. The top level was the place the Illinois Holstein Herald
cattle laid down. There was a nice bed made for them. The two oldest boys told us the names and some information about each cow. In one of the corners of the barn there is a wash rack. The family cleans each stall around three times
white ballot Haley and Levi Martin seconded. Motion carried. Kaylen Miller nominated Sarah Sheehan and she accepted. Levi Martin moved to white ballot Sarah and Dan Obert seconded. Motion carried. Levi Martin nominated Justin Crull as Treasurer and he accepted. Emily Lyons nominated Levi Martin and Kaylen Miller nominated Matt Lyons and both declined. Haley Lyons moved to white ballot Justin and Josh Huelsmann seconded. Motion carried. Sarah Sheehan nominated Kaylen Miller and she accepted. Justin Crull nominated Levi Martin and he declined. Josh Huelsmann nominated Dakota Grayling and he accepted. Levi Martin moved to close nominations and Justin Crull seconded it. Motion Carried. Dakota Grayling was voted in. Emily Lyons presented awards. Justin Crull was awarded as being the YDJM for IL. For the scrapbook competition, Stephenson got first and was awarded $25, Clinton got second and $15, and BooneWinnebago got third and $10. Haley Lyons moved to adjourn the meeting and Dan Obert seconded it. Motion carried. Respectively submitted, Sarah Sheehan a day. In the upstairs part of this barn you had the hay loft on one half and a appartment in the other half. In the flat barn he has his calves, milking cows, and dry cows. Every day he has to turn over the saw dust in the barn. We really appreciated Mr. Sauder allowing us to come to the farm, and now we all have a better understanding of at least one Jersey farm in Illinois! Dakota Grayling, Reporter
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Junior All-Illinois Winners Spring heifer calf
winter heifer calf
4-yr-old cow
5-yr-old cow
125,000 lb. cow
TimTam-Acres Champ Sweetpea Chelsie Stewart, Pocahontas, IL
Erbacres Lyster Doriah Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL
Free-State Encore Fancy Gay Sarah Sheehan, Huntley, IL
fall heifer calf
All-Illinois Winners
St-yle-SA Mai Tai-Red-ET Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Mibelson Laramie Copernic C., G. & B. Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Maheufils Jasper Roxy-ET Austin Rademacher, Penfield, IL
summer yearling heifer
spring yearling heifer
winter yearling heifer
Spring heifer calf
winter heifer calf
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Ernest-Anthony Radiant-Red C., G. & B. Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Rightstar Allegro Bloyce-ET C., G. & B. Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Holbric Roy Arist Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, IL
St-yle-SA Mai Tai-Red-ET Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Mibelson Laramie Copernic C., G. & B. Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Maheufils Jasper Roxy-ET Austin Rademacher, Penfield, IL
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Maheufils Goldwyn Melinda-ET Austin Rademacher, Penfield, IL
Irwindale Gibson Melinda Todd Irwin, Beason, IL
Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Ernest-Anthony Radiant-Red C., G. & B. Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Rightstar Allegro Bloyce-ET C., G. & B. Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Holbric Roy Arist Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, IL
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Mohrfield Supra Precious Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL
Bluff-Ridge Gibson Dream Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith, IL
Wesemann Best Velocity Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, IL
Maheufils Goldwyn Melinda-ET Austin Rademacher, Penfield, IL
Team Durham Morgan-ET Team Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
Mohrfield Supra Precious Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL
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Res. All-Illinois Winners
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Mohrfield Supra Precious Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL
Lindale Rudy Electra Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
Lindale Kite Diana Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
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Gardner Durham Kierdra Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 125,000 lb. cow
Luck-E Charles Trixie Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
Budjon-JK Derry Epiphany-ET Rob Gunderson, Shannon, IL
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St-yle-SA Jasper Alexia-ET Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
Mibelson Laramie Copernic C., G. & B. Kasbergen, Mansfield, IL
Ms Kalies Advent Kalina-ET Caitlin Meyer, Manteno, IL
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B-J-Grove Dale Rosalee K. Clanton & M. Kollmann, Mulberry Grove, IL
Holbric Mil-R-Mor Abyann-ET R. Mikulice & V. Greco, Orangeville, IL
Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL
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Lindale Aspen Maybelle Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
K-Lane Givenchy Kalie Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL
Luck-E-JK Dundee Trista-ET Matt Engel, Hampshire, IL
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Luck-E-JK Linjet Twizzle-ET Joe Engel & Joel Kietzman, Hampshire, IL
Irwindale Leduc Molly Team Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
Hedge-Row Blitz Dana Brian & Mark Olbrich, Harvard, IL
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Lindale Eland Frisky Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
Board of Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meeting A motion tabled in June which suggested that all billing should be initiated by FBFM was withdrawn. Mississippi Valley Holstein Club requested and obtained permission to hold their District Holstein Show on July 29, after the Illinois Championship Shows following a motion by Mike Netemeyer that was seconded by Brent Pollard and approved by the group. John Mitchell spoke on behalf of the Boone-Winnebago Club. He encouraged exploring the Rockford area as the host
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site for the 2015 National Convention. The Boone-Winnebago Club will offer assistance in contacting the Rockford Area Convention and Visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bureau. There being no further business and following a motion by Bruce Clanton which was seconded by Alan Ainger, the meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori A. Lyons
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Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show November 9, 2009 路 Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY Chris Lahmers, Marysville, OH, judge
Grand National Junior Holstein Show November 6, 2009 路 Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY Lynn Harbaugh, Wis., judge
Senior and Grand Champion: J-B-Glenvale Approval Dena, Jenna Fox, Rockwood, PA Intermediate and Reserve Grand Champion: Ms KY-Blue Marble-Red, Katie Gibson, Eminence, KY Junior Champion: Salem Sovereign Alice, Tyler Williamson, Burgin, KY
Grand Champion Holstein Lindale Eland Frisky, exhibited by Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL Senior, Grand & Champion Bred & Owned: Lindale Eland Frisky, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL Intermediate Champion: Luck-E Dundee Jenna, Cailtin Meyer, Manteno, IL Junior Champion: Hammingview Goldwyn Paddy, Penick Dairy Farms, Orland, IN Spring heifer calf (18) 1. Le-O-La Tabitha-Red, Kyle Demmer, Peosta, IA 2. Express-SMD Last Chance, Express & Stan-Mar-Dale, Urbana, OH 3. Highland-H Jasper Colette-ET, Harold Rader, Jr., Atlantic, PA 4. Style-Crest Kite Bunny, Style Crest, Edmonton, KY 5. Krull Jasper Eventful, Krull Farms, Lake Mills, WI 8. St-yle-Sa Mai Tai-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL 12. Huel-Haven Champion Di, Jessy Schomaker, Trenton, IL Winter heifer calf (24) 1. Highland H Norman Symphony, Christy Hindman, Brockway, PA 2. Jergiesa Jasper Charo, Anna Culbertson, Pine Island, MN 3. Rising-Sun Advent Illicia, Rising Sun Farm, Goshen, IN
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Intermediate Champion Holstein Luck-E Dundee Jenna, exhibited by Caitlin Meyer, Manteno, IL Reserve Senior and Reserve Grand Champion: J-B-Glenvale Approval Dena, Jenna Fox, Rockwood, PA Reserve Intermediate Champion: Ms Ky-Blue Marble-Red, Katie Gibson, Eminence, KY Reserve Junior Champion: Salem Sovereign Alice, Tyler Williamson, Burgin, KY
4. Ka-Geo Lyman Mayham, Ka Geo Farm, Stanford, KY 5. M-Lordan Champ Kameo, Lordan Farm, Silver Lake, IN 9. Kingsmill Sprite Addison, Lucas Clanton & Bailey Whitehead, Mulberry Grove, IL 13. Net-A-Way Rampage Holiday, Net-A-Way Farms, Germantown, IL Fall heifer calf (22) 1. Ka-Geo Knckt Rose Red-ET, Ka Geo Farm, Stanford, KY 2. Round-Hill Aspen Frisco, Tumbleweed Holsteins, Lowell, MI 3. Maheufils Jasper Roxy-ET, Austin Rademacher, Penfield, IL 4. Engleking Justrite Nice, Brian & Paul Engleking, Greenfield, IN 5. J&S Milk Aspen Milkyway-ET, Springbrook, Marshall, IN 9. MS Juddale Advent Reba, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL 17. Flat-Net Durham Nikia-ET, Todd Netemeyer,
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Carlyle, IL Summer yearling heifer (9) 1. Coon Ridge Aspen Lynx, Coon Ridge Holsteins, Monticello, IA 2. Mayers Lou Nina, Mayer Farm, Slinger, WI 3. Express SMD Aspen Aura, Express & Stan Mar Dale Holsteins, Urbana, OH 4. J&K-Vue Goldwyn Glamour-ET, JK Vue, Millmont, PA 5. Ky-Blue GW Destiny-ET, Ky-Bluegrass Genetics, Eminence, KY Spring yearling heifer (15) 1. Rising Sun Laurin Elegance, Rising Sun Farm, Goshen, IN 2. Paule-View Chapter Lola, Suton Paulson, Juneau, WI 3. Rising-Sun S Storm Mitzy, Rising Sun Farm, Goshen, IN 4. B-J-Grove Dale Rosalee, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL 5. Te-Lou Damion Dolly, Te-Lou Holsteins, (continued to page 38)
Schluter Roy Leann 1st 4-yr-old Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, IL
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Spring heifer calf (13) 1. Le-O-La Tabitha-Red, Kyle Demmer, Peosta, IA 2. Krull Jasper Eventful, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, WI 3. Highland-H Jaspr Colette-ET, Christy Hindman, Brockway, PA 5. St-yle-Sa Mai Tai-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL Winter Heifer Calves (22) 1. Highland-H Norman Symphony, Christy Hindman,Brockway, PA 2. Jergies Jasper Charo, Anna Culbertson, Pine Island, MN 3. Rader Primetime Steeler, Christy Hindman, Brockway, PA 14. Schaufine Ice Pack Dustie, Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville, IL 20. Zehrview Jake Eileen, Danny Zehr, Graymont, IL Fall Heifer Calves (13) 1. Ka-Geo Knckt Rose-Red-ET, Gabby Gabriel, Stanford,KY 2. Howard View Aspen Danielle, Brad Taylor, New Castle,KY 3. Pop-A-Top Minister Jessy-ET, Jeffrey Turner, Lebanon, TN Summer Yearling Heifers (6) 1. Coonridge Aspen Lynx, GeAnna Coons, Monticello, IA 2. Buckmeadow Champ Katie, Justin Buckley, Lawrenceburg, KY 3. Walk-Era Pronto Monty, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL Spring Yearling Heifers (9) 1. Rising-Sun Laurin Elegance, Stephanie & John Trenshaw, Goshen, IN 2. Rising-Sun S Storm Mitzy, Stephanie & John Trenshaw, Goshen, IN 3. Beatyview Sally Stormatic, Cole Beaty, McDonald, TN 7. Schaufine Roy Blair-ET,Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville, IL Winter Yearling Heifers (7) 1. Salem Sovereign Alice, Tyler Williamson, Burgin, KY 2. Rocky-Top Dundee Ashlee-ET, Matt Mitchell, Lafollette, TN 3. Ms-Lordan Terra Nikole, Emily Day, Silver Lake, IN Fall Yearling Heifers (8) 1. Hammingview Goldwyn Paddy, Danyele Clingan, Orland, IN 2. Tri-Koebel Aspen Franchise, Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, MI 3. Rising-Sun Damion Imyra, Stephanie & John Trenshaw, Goshen, IN Milking Fall Yearling (4) 1. Pennwood Dundee Turnip, Elizabeth Stoltzfus, Berlin, PA 2. Ka-Geo RM Kelsi-ET, Gabby Gabriel &
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Reserve Senior Champion: Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, IL Reserve Intermediate Champion: Krull Dundee Ellory-ET, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, WI Reserve Junior Champion: Highland-H Norman Symphony Christy Hindman, Brockway, PA
Bradly Gilbert, Stanford, KY 3. Heart & Soul F Cut Roxstar-ET, Douglas Boop,Millmont, PA Junior 2-Year-Old (7) 1. Hauve Advent Dreamy-Red-ET, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, WI 2. Manleys Dundee Kaye-ET, Kelsey Trowbridge, Horse Cave, KY 3. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL 5. Schaufine Roy Roxy, Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville, IL Senior 2-Year-Olds (5) 1. Express-SMD Silver Bordeaux, Dustin Alltop, Urbana, OH 2. Turn-It-Up Hopes Diamond, Jeffrey Turner, Lebanon, TN 3. Beatyview Jasper Lexy, Cole Beaty, McDonald, TN Junior 3-Year-Old (4) 1. Ms KY-Blue Marble-Red, Katie Gibson, Eminence, KY 2. Rocky-Top Durham Silly, Morgan Beaty, Mcdonald, TN 3. Stan-Mar-Dale Fab Quality, Dustin Alltop, Urbana, OH Senior 3-Year-Olds (6) 1. Krull Dundee Ellory-ET, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, WI 2. Ms KY-Blue Roselyn-ET, Katie Gibson, Eminence, KY 3. GBM SStorm Luckie, Anna Netemeyer & Brady Borman, Carlyle, IL 4. Wesemann Best Velocity, Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, IL 4-Year-Olds (6) 1. Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, IL 2. KY-Blue Magical Antic, Katie Gibson, Eminence, KY 3. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover, Kasey Clanton & Miranda Kollmann, Mulberry Grove, IL 5-Year-Olds (4) 1. J-B-Glenvale Approval Dena, Jenna Fox, Rockwood, PA 2. O-C-S Dairy Durham BJ, O. Chance Smith, Jefferson, MD 3. Call-Del E Special Gonda, Katelynn McDaniel, Springfield, OH Aged Cows (4) 1. Beatyview Durham Cindy, Cole Beaty, Mcdonald, TN 2. Gar-Len RJ Millie, Whitney Jones, Maysville, KY 3. Symphony Bl Satin, Eric Womble, Chapel Hill, TN
Ms Ky-Blue Marble-Red Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion Kate Gibson, Eminence, KY
Schluter Roy Leann Reserve Senior Champion Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, IL
Le-O-La Tabitha-Red 1st Spring heifer calf Kyle Demmer, Peosta, IA
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Hope, IN Winter yearling heifer (11) 1. Salem Sovereign Alice, Sequa Farms, Daleville, IN 2. Indies View Lulu Jasper, Jerry & Graisson Schmidt and Bailey Whitehead, Melrose, WI 3. Rocky-Top Dundee Ashlee-ET, Matt Mitchell, Lafollette, TN 4. MS-Lordan Terra Nikole, Lordan Farm, Silver Lake, IN 5. Whitaker Aspen Romain-ET, Kyle Knaup, Rochester, MN 10. Flat-Net Damion Bethany-ET, Tony Netemeyer, Carlyle, IL Fall yearling heifer (17) 1. Hammingview Goldwyn Paddy, Penick Dairy Farm, Orland, IN 2. Arnolait Dolman Carion, Sequa Farms, Silver Lake, IN 3. Tri-Koebel Aspen Franchise, Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, MI 4. Holbric Mil-R-Mor Abyann-ET, Ron Mikulice & Valerie Greco, Orangeville, IL 5. Ridgedale Leanna-ET, Tumbleweed Holsteins, Lowell, MI 7. B-J-Grove Lheros Monkey, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL Milking fall yearling (8) 1. Pennwood Dundee Turnip, Elizabeth Stoltzfus, Berlin, PA 2. Lindale Roy Desirae-ET, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 3. Heart & Soul F Cut Roxstar-ET, Douglas Boop, Millmont, PA 4. Ka-Geo RM Kelsi-ET, Ka Geo Farm, Stanford, KY 5. Oakfield Bro Felicity-ET, Maple Nook Holsteins, Ogdensburg, NY 6. R-Homestead Gold Trinket-ET, David Ruppert, Nokomis, IL Junior 2-year-old cow (14) 1. Hauve Advent Dreamy-Red-ET, Krull Farms, Lake Mills, WI 2. Manleys Dundee Kaye-ET, Bridges & Spoonamore, Horse Cave, KY 3. Team Durham Morgan, Team Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 4. M&M-Valley Tarah, M & M Valley, Cynthiana, KY 5. Rader Durham Sugarcube, Harold Rader, Jr., Atlantic, PA 8. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL 9. Sherona-Hill-JK Faith-ET, Team Holsteins, Hampshire, IL Senior 2-year-old cow (12) 1. Ms Durchan Elite-ET, Tom Mercuro & Kingstead Farm, Boonsboro, MD 2. Express-SMD Silver Bordeaux, Express Holsteins & Stan Mar Dale, Urbana, OH 3. Turn-It-Up Hopes Diamond, Jeff Turner, Lebanon, TN 4. Sunny-DA Damion Tiffany, Sunny-Da Farm, Bryant, IN 5. Lindale Aspen Maybelle, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 6. B-J-Grove BB Terrason, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL Junior 3-year-old cow (14) 1. Ms Ky-Blue Marble-Red, Ky-Bluegrass Page 38
Genetics, Eminence, KY 2. Rocky-Top Durham Silly, Beatyview Farm, McDonald, TN 3. B-J Grove Mailing Mermaid, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL 4. Roughway Star Eve Goldwyn, Mark Wolfe, Watertown, WI 5. Topp-View Cousteau VI-TW, Topp-View, Botkins, OH 8. Lindale Rudy Electra, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 12. Gundys Durham Ruth, Mat Faulkner, Shannon, IL Senior 3-year-old cow (14) 1. Luck-E Dundee Jenna, Caitlin Meyer, Manteo, IL 2. Krull Dundee Ellory-ET, Krull Farms, Lake Mills, WI 3. Exels Goldwyn Anna 13384-ET, Nabholz & Legendholm, West Union, IA 4. Harvue OCS Elmo Cora, Express & Stan Mar Dale Holsteins, Urbana, OH 5. Tuscobia Durham Idol, Matt Haughian, Barron, WI 12. GBS Sstorm Luckie-ET, Anna Netemeyer & Brady Borman, Carlyle, IL 13. Wesemann Best Velocity, Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, IL 4-year-old cow (12) 1. Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, IL 2. Golden Oaks Dundee 3937, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 3. Wrightvale LO Hi Met Sadie, Lora Wright, Clever, MO 4. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL 5. Gardner Durham Kierdra, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 11. Schoen Dramatic Marishka, Schoen Farms, Mulberry Grove, IL 5-year-old cow (10) 1. J-B-Glenvale Approval Dena, Jenna Fox, Rockwood, PA 2. Gardner Durham Medusa, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 3. Breezy-Knoll Emory Envey, Grant Cope, Salem, OH 4. Lindale Hi Metro Naida-ET, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 5. Sherona-Hill-JH Rain-ET, Smith Crest Holsteins, Watertown, WI 8. Budjon-JK Derry Epiphany-ET, Gundys Holsteins, Shannon, IL Aged cow (5) 1. Beatyview Durham Cindy, Beatyview Farm, McDonald, TN 2. Lindale Brent Evette, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 3. Symphony BI Satin, Maple Leaf Farms, Chapel Hill, TN 4. Gar-Len RJ Millie, Whitney Jones, Maysville, KY 5. Nor-Lene Ultimate Lassie-ET, Macy-Jo Mudd, Berne, IN 125,000 lbs. cow (1) 1. Lindale Eland Frisky, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
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Woodstock, Ill., Owen Horeni of Oswego, Ill., John George Wormley of Chicago, Ill., James August (Annette Mae) Wormley of Winnetka, Ill., and Wyatt Meek of Fort Worth, Texas; and her brother, Donald Schultz of Chenoa, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Maude Schultz; her husband, J.George Smith; an infant son, George Darrell Smith; and an infant grandson. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Anna’s name may be directed to the Kendall County 4-H Foundation, 7775B Illinois Route 47, Yorkville, IL 60560 or the Holstein Foundation, P.O. Box 816, Brattleboro, VT 05302.
Maria C. Vitale
Maria Christina Vitale, 40, of Dixon, Ill., died Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at her residence, after an extended illness. She was employed in the patient accounts department at KSB Hospital. Maria was born June 19, 1969, in Dixon, the daughter of Joseph and Darlene (Lonegra) Vitale (Vital-I Holsteins). Survivors include her parents, Joseph and Darlene Vitale, one brother, Vincenzo Vitale, two sisters, Marguerita (Todd) Attig and Carolina Vitale, and her fiancé, Bryan Trotter, all of Dixon; her maternal grandmother, Marguerite Lonegra of LaSalle; and two nephews, Dalton and Devin Attig. Maria was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents and her maternal grandfather. A memorial has been established to KSB Hospice.
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Illinois District News Clinton The Clinton County Holstein Club Annual Meeting was held Sunday evening, November 8th, 2009, at the Carlyle IGA Annex. President Jason Brammeier called the meeting to order. Secretary/Treasurer Jill Brammeier gave the corresponding reports. Her reports were approved. Nominating Chairman Mark Thole conducted the election of officers. State Directors include Mike Netemeyer and Harvey Harpstrite. County Directors include Bill Jansen, Jim Ranz, Todd Netemeyer, Steve Kollmann, Joyce Huelsmann, Gary Huels, Eric Netemeyer, Kurt Thole, and Aaron Heinzmann. Club Officers include President Bill Jansen, Vice-President Aaron Heinzmann, Secretary/ Treasurer Jill Brammeier, Show Chairman Joyce Huelsmann, Reporters Dena Brammeier and Tracy Harpstrite-Grayling, and Junior Club Advisors Gerald and Joyce Huelsmann and Tracy Harpstrite-Grayling. Mike Netemeyer then gave the Illinois Holstein Association Report. Boyd Schaufelberger gave the National Holstein Association Report. Linda Lautenschlaeger gave the Clinton County Extension Report. Several Jr. Holstein Club Members gave reports on the past year’s junior activities including: Spring Thing, State Junior Convention, State Junior Show, and the State Fair Junior Show. Award presentations followed. Honorees included: Distinguished Junior Boy Jason Thole, Senior Breeder Sam Brammeier, Junior Breeder Rodney Huels, and Service Person Steve Kasten, retiree of the Clinton County Extension. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Harpstrite-Grayling
Jo-Carroll The Jo-Carroll Holstein Club met for its last time in November when it was voted to join the
Jo-Carroll members attend their final club meeting in November
Stephenson Club. Stephenson voted at their last meeting to accept us. Below is a picture of our group at the last meeting. Pauline Erbsen’s mother passed away the Satruday before Thanksgiving. She had been sick only a short time. Finally, congrats to John Erbsen who has also be designated as an official Judge for Holstein Association USA. God bless and keep you, Carol
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Hard to believe that the Holiday Season has come and gone, but it doesn’t seem like it when there is still corn in the fields in our area. Our annual meeting was November 6 at the Paloma Community Building. About 40 persons attended the meeting. The meal was catered by Kathy Neisen. Awards presented from our District Show include Premier Breeder and Exhibitor, Tom, Kathy and Niki Neisen; and Niki also received the junior production award on Senketa Bunker Desiree. Our judging contest winners included senior men, Bill Deters, first; Jeff Thorman, second; and senior ladies, Kathy Neisen, first; and Heather Denison, second. In the Junior division boys, Cory Thorman, first; Garret Edwards, second; and girls, Niki Neisen, first and Grace Ackers, second. Juniors who filled out award application included girls 15 and over Niki Neisen and 14
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and under Hannah Weiman. Boys 14 and over Cory Thorman and co-winners 14 and under Jordan Thorman and Cole Cutforth. They each received a trophy and $10 gift card to WalMart. Our officers are Jeff Thorman, president; Herb Schmiedeskamp, vice-president; Niki Neisen, secretary-treasurer; Beth Cash, reporter; and state directors Bill Deters and Beth Cash. Our club voted to host the 2011 State Convention with chairmen Niki Neisen, Andrew Mowen, and Beth Cash. We agreed to donate $350 to purchase cheese to be given to local food banks, and $600 for radio advertising for the Holidays. New grandchildren include Tom and Kathy Neisen a granddaughter born to Trent and Heather. Natalie was born on Oct. 8. Kale David was born Nov. 13 to Dave and Alicia Weiman and is a grandson of Gary and Teresa Weiman. Ruth Shupe’s granddaughter Angela Shupe was a member of the 4th place volleyball team from Quincy High for class 4A in Illinois. She is a daughter of Rodney and Kathy Shupe. Grandson Bobby Shupe is engaged to be married next summer and is the son of Gary and Shari Shupe. Kudos to the Stephenson County Club for hosting a great convention. Thank you to the members that opened their farms allowing attendees to view their cattle. Hopefully everyone is finished with harvest (by the time this is read) and are able to enjoy the Holiday Season. God Bless until next time, Beth Weas Cash
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Jason Thole was awared the Distinguished Junior Boy award at the Annual Clinton County Meeting.
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Ssam Brammeier was awared the Senior Breeder award at the Annual Clinton County Meeting.
This fall saw many Stephenson Co. Holstein members in the spotlight, locally, statewide, and even internationally. First and foremost, we are very pleased to report that Stephenson Co. is home to Holstein International Magazine’s All
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World Cow 2009! Meier-Meadows El Jezebel, dam of Oman and owned by the Obert family of Dakota, Ill., has nearly 75 years of Stephenson County breeding in her pedigree. Prior to finding a home at O-Bee Farms, Jezebel and her pedigree had strong foundations in the Meier Meadows and Clearfield herds. Congratulations to all the breeders behind this remarkable cow! The Stephenson Co. Holstein Club annual banquet was held Nov. 6 in Freeport, Ill. The evening was well-attended with over 75 members in attendance. The highlight of the meeting came with the announcement of the 2009 county award winners. Matt and Stephanie Mitchell were announced the Jr. Breeder Award Winners, while Kris and Theresa Wild were honored with the Sr. Breeder Award. Additionally, Dan Koester was given the Distinguished Service Award. During the business portion of the banquet, the membership voted to approve the inclusion of the Jo-Carrol Holstein Club with the Stephenson Co. Club, likely to be renamed the Northwest Illinois Holstein Club. We have already held our district shows jointly for a few years as both clubs have seen shrinking memberships for many years. We look forward to advantages this union will provide, and especially welcome the energy
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and enthusiasm of the Jo-Carroll members for the Holstein breed. As you know, our club also hosted the state Holstein Convention in Freeport early in December. We were delighted to welcome breeders from across the state, as well as the several representatives who attended the Region 3 Holstein Meeting. The convention included a lovely ladies’ program in Freeport, as well as farm tours to O-Bee, Rock-I, and Mil-R-Mor Farms. The banquet was also a success, where over 160 people showed up to hear keynote speaker Orion Samuelson. While I won’t list them here for fear of forgetting someone, many thanks to all the Stephenson Co. committee volunteers who went the extra mile to make every aspect of the convention run smoothly. Best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2010! Lorilee Schultz
Tri-County Just a couple quick notes about our members: Jennifer Drendel, daughter of Mark and Pam Drendel, of Hampshire, will marry Eric Burdette on December 18, 2010. Jenn and Eric are both school teachers; Eric teaches in Abingdon, IL, and
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Mississippi-Valley Juniors Front row: Jordan Thorman, Co-Outstanding Boy under 14. Back row (L-R) Cole Cutforth, CoOutstanding Boy under 14; Hannah Weiman, Outstanding Girl under 14; and, Nikki Neisen Outstanding Girl over 14.
Jen teaches high school social studies in Avon, IL. Kelly Sheehan will marry Bob Foerder sometime later this year. Kelly works at AgriKing, Inc., in Fulton, IL, in animal nutrition. Bob is Vice President of the Rock Falls branch of 1st Farm Credit Services. Vickie (Lenkaitis) and Ryan Stohlquist are parents of Isabel Mary, born on September 14th. She has one big brother, Ethan age 2. Liz (Lenkaitis) and James Dorn are expecting their third child in May 2010. Linda Drendel
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President LarryTande of Medford, Minnesota chaired the Holstein Association USA, Inc. Board of Directors meeting held in Chicago, Illinois on November 19-20. The management team presented, and the Board adopted, the 2010 Management-by-Objective Business Plan which points to steady growth in the Association’s products and services. The Board of Directors unanimously adopted the 2010 Budget. Update on 2009 Business Plan Managementreported283,303registrationsthroughNovember7th, less than this time last year yet 3.9 percent better than 2007 year-to-date and better than any of the four years prior to that. Through November 7th, transfers were down 14 percent from 2008. Reporting through October 31st, the number of cows enrolled in Holstein COMPLETE grew by 2 percent over 2008. The Holstein COMPLETE program is a valuable, convenient package which integrates registration, mating information, classification, pedigrees, genetic reports, and production records. The average herd size enrolled in the program grew from 124 to 135 animals, an increase of 8.9 percent. AgriTechAnalytics(ATA)GeneralManagerBillVerBoortannounced that ATA has undergone a Quality Certification Services, Inc. Processing Center Audit. ATA is a fully certified, compliant Dairy Records Processing Center operating out of Visalia, California and owned by the Holstein Association USA, Inc. Other business Responding to members’ requests, convention delegates last June approved a Bylaw amendment allowing the Board to establish rules for the reuse of prefixes. New members had been finding it difficult to create acceptable prefixes. Following the Bylaw amendment, the Board then created a policy allowing reuse of a prefix after 20 years of non-use, but also allowing a proprietor to request retirement of his or her prefix for a $100 fee. Effective April 1, 2010, nearly 31,000 prefixes that have not been active for more than 20 years will be released. Anyone interested in retiring their prefix can contact Peter Cole, Executive Director Association and Processing Services, at 802.451.4127 or via email at pcole@holstein. com. The Board of Directors heard reports from the following committees: 1. Audit 2. Genetic Advancement 3. Junior Advisory 4. Legislative Affairs 5. National FAIR and Animal ID Issues 6. Show From the Genetic Advancement Committee, the Board of Directors adopted these recommendations: • Encourage USDA to use genotypes, derived by imputation, in genomic predictions. • Encourage the bundling of genetic tests together by using SNPs for parentage verification and investigate the opportunity and legal aspects of providing information on SNPs that are linked to single causative gene mutations, such as coat color, CVM, etc. • Add the value, Genomic Future Inbreeding, to the Association’s genomic reports. • On the Top 100 TPI List, discontinue highlighting bulls based on reliability level, remove Sampling Code and replace it with Expected Future Inbreeding. • Encourage Dairy Records Processing Centers to stop offering a reduced fee option of not sending data to USDA for genetic evaluations. • When USDA starts providing a monthly release of genomic predictions, the Association will offer this service for Holstein female animals. Illinois Holstein Herald
The Board adopted the following recommendations from the Junior Advisory Committee (JAC): • Allow states to choose how they wish to divide their allotted number of contestants for the Folding Display Contest among the three age divisions. • Allow junior members from the entire country to elect representatives in all Junior Advisory Committee areas, effective at the 2010 Junior Forum. • Elect youth JAC representatives using a delegate system. States with 1 to 99 members receive 1 delegate, 100 to 199 members receive 2 delegates, 200 to 399 members receive 3 delegates, 400 to 999 members receive 4 delegates and 1,000 members and over receive 5 delegates. • Add two youth At-large positions to the Junior Advisory Committee elected by simple majority. Add one position in 2010 and the other position in 2011. • Add a video portion to the 2011 Distinguished Junior Member Contest to be completed by the semifinalists. The video would be a dairy advocacy video which includes answers to two personal view questions. The book score is to be worth 50%, video score 15% and interview score 35% when determining the finalists. Legislative Committee Chair and Director Gordie Cook provided an update on the Dairy Price Stabilization Program (DPSP). The program, which evolved over the past seven months, has been designed to stabilize the peaks and valleys of milk prices. Working from coast to coast, Holstein Association USA representatives have promoted the DPSP to dairy farmers, milk cooperatives, the National Milk Producers Federation Strategic Planning Task Force, U.S. Senate and House hearing panels, educators, economists, and dairy media. Support continues to grow for the program and steps are being taken to put the DPSP into legislative language. From the National FAIR and Animal ID Issues Committee, the Board adopted the following recommendations: • Ask IDairy to consider ways to move mandatory animal identification forward for the dairy industry. • Recognizing the lack of movement on national mandatory animal ID, continue to develop value-added possibilities with National FAIR including state and commercial opportunities. The Holstein Association Board of Directors approved the same slate of National Shows as has been in effect. Additionally, they adopted the following recommendations from the Show Committee: • Group Class Rules • Junior Best Three & Best Three Females: • All animals must be bred by the exhibitor and at least one animal must be owned (solely or in partnership) by the exhibitor. Entries in the group classes must be entered and shown in their individual animal classes. • Creation of a Holstein Association USA National Show Judges List and a Qualified Show Judges List, as presented to the Board: • If a U.S. National Show judge is selected, he or she must be selected from the Holstein Association USA National Show Judges List and Junior Holstein Show judges must be selected from the National or Qualified Show Judges List. • Applicants for the National Show Judges List will be reviewed for approval by the Holstein Association USA, Inc. Board of Directors. To see the lists, visit the Holstein Association website at http://www. holsteinusa.com/shows/judges.html. For more information, please contact Lindsey Worden, Communications Manager, at 800.952.5200, ext. 4096.
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Illinois Holstein Herald Advertising Policy and Contract Deadlines: February 1, 2010 for Spring Midwest issue May 1, 2010 for Summer issue September 1, 2010 for Fall Midwest issue December 1, 2010 for Winter issue Contract rate and size: Contracts will be based on breeder ads placed in the back of the magazine. All contract advertisers will also have their information placed on the Illinois Holstein Website. Breeder ad plus website placement: $100/year Double breeder ads will be $175/year Picture Policy: All pictures published in the Illinois Holstein Herald will be printed according to copyright laws. Pictures must be ordered from a photographer, sent directly from the photographer or mailed to the magazine editor.
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Extondale Samuelo Fiona, Lookout & Ricardo Pesce, Canton De Hatley, QC 3. Monanfran Bahama Mama, Hardys Holsteins, Tipton, MI 4. Arethusa Stormatic Daria-ET, Arethusa Farm LLC, Litchfield, CT 5. Jacobs Goldwyn Joyce, Ferme Jacobs, Cap Sante, QC 6. Luck-E Beautiful Bikini-ET, Luck-E Holsteins, Hampshire, IL Junior 2-year-old cow (30) 1. Long-Haven Gold Rochelle, Gerald Todd & Gerald Todd Jr., Fayetteville, TN 2. MS Atlees Goldwyn Ariel-ET, Jim & Jeff Butler & Mark Butz, Rudolph, WI 3. Rob-Cri Tribute Shimmer, M& J Duckett, R & C Barden, Rudolph, WI 4. MS Dundee Belinda-ET, Rocco Cunningham, Penngrove, CA 5. Blondin Laramie La Burke, Morsan Farms 17. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, IL Senior 2-year-old (30) 1. Dubeau Dundee Hezbollah, Budjon & Peter Vail, Lomira, WI 2. Sherona-Hill-JH Rachel-ET, Sheryl Deaver & Joe Hoffman, Edgerton, WI 3. Stoneden Goldwyn Candace, R&F Livestock/ Chilliwack Cattle Co, Warman, SK 4. Raggi Durham Tobi-ET, Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac, WI 5. Godin Starmania Roy, Ferme Godin Et Frires, St Aime, QU 27. Mohrfield Supra Precious, Tyler Carter, Greenville, IL
Contract Breeders: Illinois Holstein Herald B&W 2C 4C 1/4 page $60 $135 $210 1/3 page 75 150 225 1/2 page 100 175 250 Full page 200 275 350 Non-Contract Breeders: Illinois Holstein Herald B&W 2C 4C 1/4 page $75 $150 $225 1/3 page 95 170 245 1/2 page 125 200 275 Full page 250 325 400 Contract and Non-Contract: Midwest Holsteins 2C 4C 1/2 page $175 $225 Full page 350 400
Illinois Holstein Website Contract Deadlines: All information must be sent to the Website Reporter by the 1st of every month.
Updates: Updates may be done to a breeder ad throughout the year, with a minimum charge of $25.
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In order to advertise on the Illinois Holstein website, you must be a member of the Illinois Holstein Assocation and be a contract advertiser in the Illinois Holstein Herald.
Full year $200 4 months $75 (Please identify which months)
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Junior 3-year-old cow (23) 1. Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy, Morsan Farms, Ponoka, AB 2. ABF September Cheese, Lookout & Ricardo Pesce, Canton de Hatley QU 3. Salem Goldwyn Theresa, John Walker & John Walker Sr., Aylmer, ON 4. Safari Kelly Golwin, Ferme Blondin, S. Placide, QU 5. Lookout Mr. Sam Flo, Lookout/Hanoverhill/B. Phoenix/Crackholm, Canton de Hatley, QU 19. B-J-Grove Mailing Mermaid, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL Senior 3-year-old cow (34) 1. Winterbay Goldwyn Lotto, Jeff Butler & Peter Vail, Chebanse, IL 2. Blayjoy Jasper Mallory, R&F Livestock/ Chilliwack Cattle Co., Warman, SK 3. Trefle Wythney James, Crasdale Farms/ Wilsim Dairy, Hunter River, PE 4. Stone-Front Durham Lopsy, Sabo, Mell, Letter, & Jauquet, Green Bay, WI 5. Cameron-Ridge Dundee Lasita), Billy Cameron III, Mt Vernon, KY 8. Kingsmill Durham Ava-ET, Jeff & Jim Butler, Chebanse, IL 29. Wesemann Best Velocity, Allison Telgmann, Strasburg, IL 32. K-Lane Givenchy Kalie, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, IL 34. Vissions Dundee McKenzie-ET, Rock-I Farms, Orangeville, IL 4-year-old cow (25) 1. Highview Jasper Cherry, Trent Valley, Hanoverhill & Phoenix, Peterborough, ON 2. MS Excels Dundee Beauty, Van Exel, Triple-T, Conroy, Sharp & Bennet of Lodi, CA 3. Brookvilla Jasper Aka, Jeff & Jim Butler,
Chebanse, IL 4. Maroch Idem Champion, Morsan Farms 5. Big-Time Linjet Pearl, Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, WI 5-year-old cow (23) 1. Harvue Roy Frosty, M&J Duckett, J&N Junemann & Scott Armbrust, Rudolph, WI 2. Goldenflo Lheros Bubble Gum, Pierre Boulet & Barclay Phoenix, Montmagny, QC 3. Budjon-JK Durham Embrace-ET, Budjon Farms & Joel Kietzman, Lomira, WI 4. Cherry Crest Lyster Golden, Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, WI 5. Stone-Front Advent Laverne, Shane Nodolf, Belmont, WI Aged cow (19) 1. Thurlane James Rose, Pierre Boulet 2. Bingland Leduc Nancy-ET, Elmvue Farms, Johnstown, NY 3. Eskdale Stormatic Legend, Deaver, Judd, Hovden & York, Edgerton, WI 4. Starbrite Lyster Lyndsay, Starbrite, Kincardine, ON 5. Prudense Lheros Ostil, Pierre Boulet 125,000 lbs. cow (14) 1. Bruynland Storm Kendra, Pierre Boulet 2. Bonnie-Elms Julie, Todd Mason, Kingfisher, OK 3. Ocean-View Storm Dacca, Woods & Rottinghaus, Madison, WI 4. Windy-Knoll-View Pledge, Windy-KnollView, Mercersburg, PA 5. Maldwyn Trixie Linjet, Spruce Lawn Farm, Plymouth, WI 6. Stone-Front Iron Pasta, M& J Duckett & G. Kasbergen, Rudolph, WI 9. Lindale Eland Frisky, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL
** Breeder Websites ** Call today to find out an exciting opportunity with the Illinois Holstein Assocation to create your own website, through the IHA website. Cost will vary, depending on size of website. Contact Julie for more information!
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