Ohio Holstein News January/February 2019

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HOLSTEIN NEWS Official Publication of the Ohio Holstein Association

Volume 91 Number 1 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 Published 5 times per year in February, April, June, October and December by the OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 www.ohioholstein.com

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Address all mail to the: OHIO NEWS P.O. Box 479 • Wooster, OH 44691 330-264-9088 • Fax 330-263-1653 Email farm.writer@hotmail.com Send UPS or Fed Ex to 1375 Heyl Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 OFFICE STAFF Executive Director.......................................Tom Thorbahn cell 419-366-8135 crimsonswissrus@aol.com Office Secretary...............................................Diana Miley oholstein@sssnet.com Editor.............................................................Melissa Hart cell 517-398-1957 farm.writer@hotmail.com Webmaster......................................................Peter Spike spikeptr@aol.com OFFICERS President: Paul Haskins, Butler....................419-618-4028 Vice President: William Indoe, Lodi.............330-608-9770 Secretary: Ethan Steiner, Marshallville........330-466-8961 Treasurer: Lisa Mangun, Burbank................330-435-6520 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Randall Kiko, Salem - Past President...........330-831-0174 Scott Sprunger, Dalton................................330-465-0622 Ryan Welch, Polk.........................................419-651-5281 NATIONAL DIRECTOR Steve Moff, Columbiana .............................330-482-9018 BOARD MEMBERS Dist. 1 Gary Kibler, Warren...........................330-770-8014 Dist. 2 Rod Campbell, Minerva....................330-862-2028 Distr. 3 Steve Specht, Dover.........................330-204-9831 Dist. 4 Open Dist. 5 Dallas Rynd, Ashville........................740-207-5005 Dist. 7 Scott Sprunger, Dalton.....................330-465-0622 Dist. 7 Joe Miley, West Salem......................330-263-7814 Dist. 8 Ryan Welch, Polk..............................419-651-5281 Dist. 9 Joe Cole, Bloomville..........................740-396-0454 Dist. 10 Dan Morlock, Pemberville..............419-265-5771 Dist. 11 Kristy Ackley, East Liberty...............937-666-5502 Dist. 12 Kurt Topp, New Breman..................330-464-4960 Dist. 13 Open Dist. 14 Eric Topp, Wapakoneta....................419-953-3427 Dist. 15 Donald Bickel, New Vienna.............937-218-2697 Postmaster: Send address changes to: Ohio News, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 4

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The Board of Directors of the Ohio Holstein Association has adopted the following: “The Mission of the Ohio Holstein Association is to provide services and programs to its members and young people so that they might attain a better living from their involvement with Holsteins.”

Contents A Message From the Executive Director, Tom Thorbahn.............................................................. 5 A Message From the President, Paul Haskins.................................................................................... 6 Agritourism Partnership Creates Diverse Venue.............................................................................. 7 Meet the Candidates.................................................................................................................................. 8 Ohio Herds Rise to the Top.....................................................................................................................12 News from HAUSA - Patrick Twining..................................................................................................12 On the National Front..............................................................................................................................18 Ohio Holstein Convention Schedule..................................................................................................19 Klingendale Farm.......................................................................................22 2019 Ohio ops St Hastings Dairy & Rowdy Cow Creamery...........................................23 Farm Tour Ohio Holstein Women.............................................................................................................................28 Yesterday’s Cowpath, by Barb Lumley...............................................................................................36 In Memoriam..............................................................................................................................................37 BarbWire, From the Past to the Present, by Barb Lumley...............................................................41 Spring Dairy Expo Schedule..................................................................................................................42 Spring Dairy Expo Entry Form........................................................................................................43-44 Holstein Grapevine...................................................................................................................................48 All-Ohio & Junior All-Ohio Winners...............................................................................................51-58 Futurity Late Entry Form.........................................................................................................................60 Calendar of Events....................................................................................................................................61 Index to Advertisers.................................................................................................................................61

Just For The Juniors Junior News Update, by Maggie Mathews......................................................................................25 Scholarships Available for Juniors.......................................................................................................25 Ohio Junior Holstein Production Contest.........................................................................................26 The Queen’s Corner, by Allison McCumons.....................................................................................27 Queen Contest Rules................................................................................................................................27

On The Cover

The OHA breeders in District 1 welcome everyone to Warren for the 99th Annual Ohio Holstein Convention. Hastings Dairy and Klingendale Holsteins are excited for attendees to visit their farms during the convention tours on Friday, March 8th. See a snapshot of these two farms on pages 22 & 23. A complete convention schedule can be found on page 19. And we thank COBA Select Sires for sponsoring this special issue where we feature the All-Ohio and Junior All-Ohio winners on pages 51-58!

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From the Executive Director

By Tom Thorbahn

I would like to start my column with a ‘Thank You’ to Dave Gunkelman for his service to the Ohio Holstein Association as Director of Marketing and Member Services. Dave accepted a larger territory with the Salford Company, and with some changes in his position from the Ohio Holstein Board, he did not feel he could handle both positions at this time.

Dave will continue to be a valued member of the Sale Committee and has been a great asset to our Association.

I personally wish Dave all the best in his new endeavors and look forward to seeing him at shows and sales.

The Ohio Holstein Association 99th Annual Meeting is fast approaching. Julie Renner and the members of District One have been hard at work making plans for the weekend of March 8th and 9th. The events will start with herd tours on Friday afternoon. These breeders are looking forward to being your hosts. Then at 6:30 at the Avalon Inn and Country Club in Warren, we will hold the Convention Sale.

This year’s sale will be a departure from previous sales, the Sale Committee met and has hired Daniel Brandt to manage the sale. There will be no live animals at the sale, as all animals will be selling on pedigree alone. Please note ads in this issue as well as elsewhere in the industry.

On Saturday, March 9th, we will hold the Association meetings, plus the Ohio Holstein Women and the Ohio Junior Holstein Association will meet at this time as well. This will be followed by the noon award luncheon.

Hoping many of you can attend, this is your Association.

The end of March is Spring Dairy Expo, March 27 to March 30, with the Mid-East Spring National Show to be held on March 29 and 30. This year 5

the National Judging Conference will be held at our Columbus Show as well, for those of you who might be interested. Spring Dairy Expo is a great place to socialize with fellow breeders and dairyman.

As a final note, the Sale Committee is planning a Spring Sale in Wooster in mid-April. Featured will be show age animals, contact any Sale Committee member if you would be interested in consigning to this sale.

Hope to see you on March at the Annual Meeting. Think Spring for great weather for the weekend.

The ad deadline for the March/April issue of Ohio Holstein News is March 15 OHIO NEWS

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A Message From The President

By Paul Haskins

“Time changes everything, except something within us which is always surprised by change.”

-- Thomas Hardy Times are a changing, and this includes your Ohio Holstein Association. As many of you have probably already heard, Dave Gunkelman recently resigned as our Director of Sales and Member Services, citing expansion of his sales territory and workload at his fulltime job at Salford Equipment. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Dave Gunkelman for his three plus years of service; he was well liked and worked well with our members.

At this time, and due to the current dairy economic conditions, there are no immediate plans to refill this position. We will continue to evaluate the situation, but for the moment, we have embraced change and are moving forward with new ideas. Our annual meeting is planned for Friday and Saturday, March 8 & 9, and will be hosted by District 1 at The Avalon Inn and Resort, Warren, Ohio. Instead of the traditional live convention sale that is normally in place, we will be hosting a smaller sale where all lots will sell in abstentia—no live animals will be present. With the loss of Dave, rising production costs and slimmer potential profit margins from a live sale format, and uncertain March winter weather conditions for a sale to be held in the snow belt, the timing seemed right to give this format a try. It should provide more time and flexibility for travel and farm tour stops on Friday afternoon, and the sale will be the focal point of Friday night activities, conveniently held right at the convention hotel. Thanks to Randall Kiko for coming up with and promoting these ideas.

We have enlisted Daniel Brandt to manage this sale, and I believe he is the right fit for the job: not only has he managed these types of sales before, but he is a high energy, upbeat guy with tons of industry contacts. Daniel has helped us in previous years with our sale catalogs and has become a regular advertiser in the News promoting his expanding sales business. Please be sure to welcome and introduce yourself to Daniel in March.

Ken Janes is heading up efforts for a spring sale to be held Saturday, April 20 at the Wayne County fairgrounds in Wooster.

This will be a live sale but also a little smaller in size, focusing on show type and 4-H project animals. Ken has been instrumental in our sales success over the years and I appreciate him stepping up for this task.

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Agritourism Partnership Creates Diverse Venue

Greg and Rose Hartschuh are raising five-year-old twin boys, Dwight and Jordan.

By Carla Wardin BUCYRUS - Rose Hartschuh and her husband Greg are part owners of The Pickwick Place in Bucyrus, OH, which bills itself as a farm market and event venue.

The Hartschuhs work with what they call “farm-ily” members. Kent and Laura Stuckey, their son Ethan Stuckey, and Chris and Andrea Schimpf joined forces to make The Pickwick Place a destination for both tourists and community members.

Hartschuh didn’t set out to create an agricultural destination from the beginning. After she and Greg graduated from The Ohio State University with agricultural degrees, Greg started dairy farming with his parents, Allen and Diane. Hartschuh became an agricultural science teacher for six years, teaching at both Bellevue and Mohawk schools. She stepped away from teaching five years ago when the couple welcomed twin boys. At the Bucyrus farm, they now milk 180 Holsteins with robots.

“I don’t have a dairy farming background, so there was definitely a learning

curve,” Hartschuh said. “I’m the extra person on the farm who pitches in wherever needed, whether that’s feeding calves, working ground, or doing other projects.”

When longtime friends, the Stuckeys, asked if they were interested in partnering with them at The Pickwick Place, Hartschuh was excited about the possibility of having an event venue.

“One of the barns on the property turned out to be perfect for that. Last year we hosted over 80 events here, and 90% of those were weddings,” she said. “Everyone involved in the venue is very much a problem solver. We start down one path, we tweak things, and we’re constantly learning and gaining experience as we go.”

Aside from the event venue, Hartschuh also focuses on agricultural education.

“Seven years ago, Greg and I started doing some agritourism on our farm. We had the opportunity to take the activities to Pickwick, but the feedback we received was that people really wanted to be right on the working farm. As a result, we’re in the process of building a learning center

on our dairy farm, which is called Acres of Adventure,” she said.

After deciding their main objective was education, they formed a non-profit and set up a board of directors. Their 2020 goal is to offer tours of the dairy farm and have year-round activities, including viewing the cows being milked, and visiting a hands-on learning center to explore different aspects of modern agriculture, like water quality.

“There’s so much potential to move the needle on what people think about farming,” she added.

With running a farm, an event venue, and an educational center, Hartschuh and her family have had to work with each other to find a balance.

“It’s been great to have additional sources of revenue for our family,” she said. “Even though we’re busy, and it’s a little challenging to fit everything in, the nice thing about farming is that you can take your kids with you. Luckily, all of our ventures are very flexible. My husband and I try to balance everything and work well together as a team.” www.acresofadventureohio.com/ www.thepickwickplace.com/

The Loft, which is the event venue at The Pickwick Place, hosted over 80 events in 2018.

Meet the Candidates Candidate for President

Bill Indoe

Bill Indoe (D8) is from Richman Farms in Lodi. His grandparents started the farm in 1937 and before that, his great grandfather was a member of the Holstein Association since 1926. Bill and his father, Richard, and brother, Tom, currently farm over 1,000 acres and milk 85 cows. The Indoes have always focused on breeding, buying and selling cows that come from good families. They have enjoyed showing cows for many years and have had several All-Ohio’s and have had All-Americans in three different breeds. Bill Currently serves on the Ohio Holstein News Committee, the OHA Sale Committee and the National Holstein Convention 2021 Promotion Committee. He values being an involved member of the OHA, not only for the added value it gives their cattle, but for the many friendships and connections that are priceless. He is honored to be considered as a candidate for President of the Ohio Holstein Association.

Candidate for Vice President

and I got married in 1992. We have a daughter, Allison, who is getting married this fall and is also active in Ohio Holstein.

I have been a Jr. Advisor and have helped Diana Miley clerk several Ohio Holsteins sales and helped whenever asked. I have also attended several National Holstein conventions.

Candidate for Secretary

Ethan Steiner

When Ethan Steiner (D7) of Pine-Tree Dairy, Marshallville, was asked to step up to the plate to run for the office of secretary of the Ohio Holstein Association, he willingly accepted the task, but was quick to say that he would support anyone else who would like to run. He has been a member of the OHA for several years, has served as the Board Secretary for the last year and has been a faithful advertiser in the Ohio Holstein News. Pine-Tree Dairy has sent several sale-topping consignments to the Ohio Holstein sales and they presently milk approximately 800+ Holsteins and genomic test many of their calves.

Chris Lahmers

My name is Chris Lahmers (D13) from Marysville, Ohio.

I grew up on my family’s registered herd near Stone Creek, Ohio. I enjoyed my time in the Junior Holstein association as I often participated in National Convention and Junior Quiz bowl. After high school, I attended The Ohio State University. While in college, I was active in the Buckeye Dairy Club.

I was also a member of the judging team and graduated in 1999. Upon graduation, I began working for COBA/Select Sires as a Select Mating Specialist. I have worked there for nearly 20 years and my current role is the North Marketing Director. I married my wife, Elizabeth, in 2001 and we have three daughters, Elaina, 13, Ava 10, and Audrey 8. I still raise a few heifers with my milking cows being housed at my wife’s family farm.

Candidate for Treasurer

Kaye Janes

My name is Kaye Janes (D7) and I am running for treasurer of Ohio Holstein. I grew up on a southern Holmes County dairy farm milking Guernseys and showing at the local fair. I graduated from West Holmes high school then went to The Ohio State ATI graduating with an associate’s degree in agricultural research and dairy science.

I was employed by Guggisberg Cheese for 18 years as a lab tech and later, Ohio DHI, also as a lab tech. For the last eight years, I have been employed as an administrative assistant at the Shreve United Methodist Church. I was also a 4-H advisor.

I became involved with Ohio Holstein when Ken Janes

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From The President

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Randall that continue to strengthen and innovate the Ohio Holstein Association and position us well for the future. It is our association, so it is up to us to promote it, and as a group we can accomplish this incredibly! Promoting and selling is easy when you already have a great product in place: a wonderful association of Holstein enthusiasts interacting at breed and show activities for all ages, and everything is promoted and covered in a first-class

magazine to boot! Every little bit helps, so whenever possible, please invite others to our activities, promote membership, and share our magazine with your neighbors and friends!

I have enjoyed my term as your president, and I look forward to seeing the new officer team continue to change, promote, and shape this outstanding organization.

“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” -- Andy Warhol

Paul Haskins 419-618-4028 • phaskins17199@hotmail.com

Spring Dairy Expo Entries Due March 1 Find the entry form on pages 43 & 44!

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Ohio Herds Rise to the Top

The Holstein Breed Age Average (BAA%) value provides a way to compare the score of an animal (and herd average) to the average of the breed, taking into account age of the animal and stage of lactation. All animals receive an individual BAA value on your herd classification report, and herds participating in the Classic or Standard options of the Holstein Classification program receive an overall BAA for the herd.

For the purposes of these lists, if a herd classified twice in a year (between 1/1/2018 and 12/31/2018) and received an official herd BAA for both classifications, only the most recent BAA was used. To appear on these lists, a herd must have at least 10 cows included in the BAA calculation.

In 2018, 1,124 herds had a BAA

value eligible for inclusion in these lists.

The average number of cows included in the BAA calculation for the entire group was 65, and the average BAA%

Place 5 8 35 110 114 127 140 157 157 177 193 193

was 106.7.

These are the herds from Ohio that made the top 200 BAA list in the country.

Name Topp-View Holsteins Triple-T Holsteins Phillip W. Topp John Mark Weaver David L. Klingensmith Springhill Holsteins Tyler James Etgen Molly J. McGuire Velvet-View Farms Jay R. Ackley Donald E. Simpson Lamar D Hershberger

BAA 114.3 113.6 112.0 110.1 110.0 109.8 109.6 109.4 109.4 109.2 109.0 109.0

Herd size 20 23 17 44 56 27 50 16 57 112 90 44

News from HAUSA Holstein Marketplace Sires Launched Holstein Association USA announces a new service to assist Holstein breeders to market semen to other dairy cattle breeders.

Holstein Marketplace Sires – a new component of the Holstein Marketplace gives Holstein breeders the ability to directly market semen from their bulls, which will be beneficial to Holstein Association members, and dairy cattle breeders throughout the United States.

“Holstein breeder/members have been looking for a vehicle to market semen of high-quality genetics from their own herds to other breeders. Holstein Marketplace Sires does just that.

“Holstein members now have the opportunity to offer semen from bulls out of deep pedigreed cow families that excel in production, genomics, health traits, reproduction, and type. Breeders will have the opportunity to select from phenotypically proven cow families that emphasize longevity and continue breeding programs to fit their own individual goals,” states Holstein Association USA President Boyd Schaufelberger.

Holstein Marketplace Sires, a division of Holstein Services Inc., provides a new and unique avenue for Holstein breeders to market their genetics. Under the program, the bull owners retain ownership of the bulls, and Holstein Marketplace Sires provides the vehicle for the semen to be sold.

For both buyers and sellers alike, Holstein Marketplace Sires will be a trusted source for dairy cattle genetics. Bulls available at the launch of Holstein Marketplace Sires include: - Speek-NJ of Dewgood-ET, owned by E. Dean & Wanda Good, Oconto, Wis. - Golden-Oaks Imax Lotto, owned by Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Ill. 12

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- Hurtgenlea Splnd Maurice-ET RC PC, owned by Hurtgenlea Holsteins Ltd, Elkhorn, Wis. - Trent-Way-JS Roddy-ET RC, owned by Trent J. Hendrickson & John R. Schneller, Blanchardville, Wis. These bulls offer depth of maternal pedigrees, featuring multiple generations of Very Good and Excellent dams. Their strong pedigrees are complemented with the bulls’ high-ranking genomic evaluations resulting in a balance of production, health, reproduction and type. Holstein Marketplace Sires will be a unique addition to any Holstein breeders breeding program.

Purchasing semen with your credit card couldn’t be easier with two methods – online or over the phone. Buy online by visiting www.holsteinusa.com/marketplacesires, click the red “buy now” button, fill in number of units you would like to purchase, and check out using our secure online system. Or, phone in your semen order by calling customer service at 800.952.5200.

2019 Judges Conference Registration Now Open Registration is now open for the Holstein Association USA 2019 Judges Conference, to be held on Thursday, March 28, in Columbus, Ohio, in conjunction with the Mideast Spring National Holstein Show. The one-day conference will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pre-registration fee is $50, which closes two weeks before the conference, on March 14. Late registrants and walk-ins will pay a $100 fee. To attend the conference, you must be 22 years old by the day of the conference. Interested participants can register for the conference on the Holstein Association USA website, visit: http://www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges_preregister.html.

Patrick Twining Ohio HAUSA Representative 440-529-9159

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On the National Front Ohio will host the National Holstein Judges Conference on Thursday March 28th at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in conjunction with the Spring Dairy Expo. Those who have not attended a conference in the last five years must attend and turn in an application to remain on the list. New applicants must be 22 years of age. There is a $50 fee for those who register before March 14th. The late fee is $100 up to the day of the conference. The conference starts at 8 am and will go until approximately 4 pm, with judging classes and classroom time.

HAUSA has a new program called Marketplace Sires, a new component of the Holstein Marketplace. There are now four sires available from four different farms; Golden Oaks, Trent Way, Hurtgenlea and Dewgood Holsteins. The cost

is $20 per unit. Marketplace and Marketplace Sires can be found at the Holstein Association, USA website.

Holstein is still pushing for enforcement of the laws that identify what REAL MILK is and stop the illegal labeling of the juices or waters imitating MILK. If you have not signed up for the Holstein Complete Program contact Patrick Twinning and save on all of your programs.

I’m planning to see everyone at the State Holstein Convention and Spring Dairy Expo. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.

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Ohio Holstein Association, Inc. 99th Convention & Annual Meeting Schedule of Events March 8 & 9, 2019 Warren, Ohio

Friday, March 8, 2019 1:00 p.m. - Farm Tour Stops – Drive it Yourself Hastings Dairy & Rowdy Cow Creamery, The Hastings’, 13181 Claridon Troy Rd, Burton, OH 44021 Klingendale Farm, The Klingensmith’s, 6300 Nelson-Mosier Rd, Leavittsburg, OH 44430 5:30 p.m. District 1 Holstein Club Celebration Dinner – Grand Pavilion, The Avalon Inn 6:30 p.m. Ohio Holstein Convention Video Sale – Grand Pavilion, The Avalon Inn 7:00 p.m. Ohio Holstein Jr. Association – Fun Activities & Food, The Game Room & Recreation Center, The Avalon Inn 9:00 p.m. Adult Social Time – The Lobby Bar, The Avalon Inn Saturday, March 9, 2019 (all of Saturday’s activities are @ The Avalon Inn & Resort) 6:00 – 10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast @ The Avalon Inn & Resort (for hotel guests only) 7:30 a.m. Dairy Bar Opens – Meeting Room #1 8:00 a.m. Ohio Holstein Women’s Association Annual Meeting – Meeting Room #4 8:00 a.m. Memorial Award Interviews – Meeting Room #5 8:00 a.m. Outstanding Junior Member Interviews – Meeting Room #6 8:30 a.m. Resolutions Committee Meeting – Meeting Room #3 9:00 a.m. Ohio Holstein Junior Association Annual Meeting – Meeting Room #5 9:00 a.m. Ohio Holstein Association Annual Meeting – Meeting Room #3 9:30 a.m. Ohio Holstein Queen’s Contest Interviews – Meeting Room #6 10:30 a.m. Junior National Convention Work Session – Meeting Room #5 11:00 a.m. Ohio Holstein Board of Directors Reorganizational Meeting – Meeting Room #3 11:30 a.m. Awards Luncheon, Ohio Holstein Queen’s Contest Finale & Ohio Holstein Women’s Fun Auction – Grand Pavilion Hotel Headquarters The Avalon Inn & Resort 9519 East Market Street, Warren, OH 44484 Toll Free Phone 1-844-928-2566 or 330-856-1101 Website: www.avaloninnandresort.com Mention Ohio Holstein Association for discounted rate of $109.00 + tax/night Friday Dinner – Hot Hors d’oeuvres with Lenton Food Options Saturday Luncheon – All You Can Eat Buffet – Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Breast, Pot Roast Beef, Penne Ala Vodka, Roasted Red Potatoes, Roasted Assortment of Vegetables, Garden Salad, Rolls w/Butter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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The Klingensmith Farm

Tour Spotlights

by Bev Berens

of Leavittsburg, Ohio will open its doors to guests during the Ohio Holstein Association tour. The farm is operated by Dave, his wife Lucille and son John.

In 2005, the KlingDave herd was wiped out by an arsonist’s handiwork, losing all their homebred cattle. Since the tragedy, the Klingensmith’s have risen from the ashes and rebuilt their herd. At any

given time, they milk from 60-70 head and were

recently awarded the Senior Buckeye Breed Builder

Award at the Ohio Holstein Convention.

Five 94-pont cows have been bred or developed from the herd with an impressive 109.4 BAA, the state’s eighth highest. The RHA is over 26,000 with 4.3 percent fat and 3.2 percent protein. The herd has been named to Holstein USA’s Progressive Breeder Registry fourteen times.

Klingensmith’s breeding program reflects his esteem for the ideal Holstein type and a major emphasis in his bull selection is bone quality, dairy strength and strong udder composite.

“Obviously, production is important, but we try to achieve that through management and feed,” Dave said. “We feel that six pounds of components per day is a good profitable number to shoot for.”

Doorman, Dempsey, Solomon, Gold Chip, Undenied, Kingboy, Awesome-Red, Sanchez, Beemer and Absolute are among the farm’s bull line-up. Marconi sired six daughters once in the herd, five of which were Excellent. A 92-2E daughter is still in the herd and is eligible for a third E, with records nearing 40,000 pounds of milk.

No longer showing themselves, Dave is pleased to have sold females to exhibitors that have performed well for them in the show arena. A Rudolph daughter sold to Lorawae Holsteins became a 5E female. Another cow achieved an E-94 score and earned the owner All-Ohio honors. Another female earned its new owner Junior AllOhio status.

Along with the farm’s many successes, Dave says there have also been many disappointments. He has enjoyed a long and celebrated career breeding Holsteins and plans to retire in a few years.

Below: Dave and Lucille Klingensmith won the Senior Buckeye Breed Builder Award in 2018.

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Hastings Dairy and Rowdy Cow Creamery owned by Lad and Brenda Hastings will welcome guests during the Ohio Holstein Tour.

Brenda and Lad started the farm in 2004 with 500 milking cows. Today, they milk over 600 cows, raise replacements from within and farm 700 acres.

Their two sons, Garrett and Jack, join them as part of the operation.

Located near Burton in Geauga County, the farm is about a forty-five-minute drive from Cleveland.

Brenda has capitalized on their location and her passion to educate consumers by incorporating a large viewing and meeting room overlooking the parlor to host individuals, school groups and more who wish to learn about the dairy industry. In 2011, the farm added an agritourism and event component to the farm, providing space for parties, weddings, corporate meetings and more for guests right on the farm. They also hold several public events showing how milk moves and changes from cow to bottle.

In 2015, the farm added Rowdy

The Hastings have capitalized on their close proximity to Cleveland and enjoy educating consumers and hosting tour groups to the dairy.

Cow Creamery to the operation. The small creamery bottles white, chocolate and a variety of other flavors which is distributed through local channels.

Fromage Blanc cheese was a new addition to the creamery’s products in 2018, adding variety to the farm’s product line up.

Garrett and Jack are active in 4-H showing dairy cattle and poultry. They are also busy with with football, basketball, baseball and track. The farm supplies cattle for the Geauga Dairymen 4H Club to show, bringing extra

excitement to the farm with 4-H’ers working their projects during summer show season.

Brenda believe it’s important to participate actively in the community and dairy industry. She has served on the American Dairy Association Mideast Board, Ohio Dairy Producers Board, Leadership Geauga Board, is a past President of the Geauga County Farm Bureau Board, past President of Burton Elementary PTO, past President of Geauga County Panhellenic, a member of the Geauga County Tourism Council, Geauga County Agricultural Society and Geauga County Historical Society.

The family is optimistic about the dairy industry and work to sustain and build the business they have created for themselves and future generations of Hastings Dairy and Rowdy Cow Creamery.

The Hastings milk 600 cows that are housed in free-stall barns. The kids have been involved in the farm since they were very young.

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By Maggie Mathews, Ohio Junior Holstein Association Reporter I am writing this report on the coldest day in my life…literally! As most of you can relate, chore time was not very fun the last week of January. I don’t want to wish my life away, but I can’t wait for Spring to get here.

One of the first signs of Spring is the Ohio Holstein Convention and Spring Sale. The Juniors will be having a meeting in February to finalize plans for Junior Night and our own annual meeting, where we will be electing our Board of Directors, selecting awards for upcoming Junior Shows and discussing the National Junior Convention.

Some activities that will be available at the hotel for Juniors will be swimming, volleyball and video games.

Also, there are several awards available to Juniors with deadlines quickly approaching on February 25th: Ohio Production Awards, Ohio Women’s Scholarship, Ohio Memorial Award, Ohio Distinguished Junior Member Award and the Esther Welch Scholarship. Please visit www.ohioholstein.com to

download award application and guidelines, or contact Diana at the Ohio Holstein Office.

The juniors are still selling raffle tickets to win a chance of $1000 cash or a one-year lease on a 2020 7 x 24 Black Wilson Ranch Hand Trailer. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. All raffle proceeds will benefit the 2021 National Junior Holstein Convention activities, which will be hosted by the Ohio Association.

The Juniors would like to thank Becks for sponsoring this raffle.

I’d like to remind everyone that all Juniors are invited to attend the Junior night at the Ohio Convention on Friday, as well as the Junior Annual Meeting that will be held on Saturday. If you would like to become more active in the Ohio Holstein Junior Association, this is a perfect opportunity to do so. You can be as active as your schedule allows and we have many activities scheduled throughout the year.

Keep an eye out for our February meeting date. See everyone at State Convention!

Several awards are available for Ohio Junior Holstein Association members. The application for each of the awards can be found on the Ohio Holstein website at ohioholstein.com or by contacting Diana Miley at the Ohio Holstein Office at 330-264-9800.

The Ohio Memorial Award The Ohio Memorial Award recognizes an Ohio Junior Holstein Member who exemplifies exceptional leadership, participation and dedication in the Holstein and dairy industries. The winner receives $500.

To be eligible, a youth must be an Ohio Junior Holstein Association member in good standing and a freshman in high school or older (not over the age of 21 as of January 1 of the application year).

Applications must be postmarked by February 25th and accompanied by at least one letter of recommendation (and no more than 3).

Recommendation letters should be written by an individual, who is involved in the dairy industry, knows you well and can speak of your accomplishments but is not a family member. The application, along with letters of recommendation and a photo, should be sent to the Ohio Holstein Association, Attn: Junior Advisory Chair, PO Box 479, Wooster, Ohio 44691.

All applicants will be interviewed which will be conducted during the weekend of Annual Meeting and the winner announced at the Ohio Holstein Annual Meeting Luncheon.

Ohio Distinguished Junior Member Open to any youth who is an Ohio Junior Holstein Association member in good standing. Two winners, a boy and a girl, will be selected to receive recognition and a plaque and the opportunity to enter the National Holstein YDJM & DJM competitions the following year. Applications must be postmarked by February 25th and sent to the Ohio Holstein Association, Attn: Jr. Advisory Chair, PO Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691. Interviews will be conducted at the Junior Annual Meeting

and the winners announced at the Annual Meeting Luncheon.

Esther Welch Ag Communications Scholarship The Esther Welch Ag Communications Scholarship is intended to recognize an Ohio Junior Holstein Association or Ohio Holstein Association member who exemplifies exceptional leadership, participation, communication skills and dedication in the Holstein and dairy industries.

To be eligible, the applicant must be an Ohio Junior Holstein Association or Ohio Holstein Association member in good standing and a senior in high school or older and planning to pursue a communications degree with an agricultural emphasis.

Applications must be accompanied one letter of recommendation written by a non-family individual who is involved in the dairy industry, knows the applicant well and can speak to their accomplishments. The completed application, along with the letter of recommendation, and a photo, should be sent by email to oholstein@sssnet.com by March 1, 2019.

Applicants may be interviewed during the weekend of Ohio Holstein Association Annual Meeting (March 8-9, 2019) at the discretion of the selection committee and the winner announced at the Annual Meeting Luncheon on Saturday March 9. The winner will receive $500 after the completion of their first (or next) college semester. A transcript must be submitted upon completion of the semester to receive the award.

The Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship The Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship is dedicated to the encouragement of deserving and qualified persons with a high school degree and with a dairy background to obtain an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree, or to start-up and continue in the dairy business. This award application is due to the OHA office by February 23.

Scholarship Opportunities for Juniors

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Ohio Junior Holstein Production Contest ENTRY BLANK

All entries must be registered in the Junior Member’s name only by June 1, 2018. The owner must be a member of the Ohio Junior Association. The awards will be presented on the basis of 305-day actual milk, butterfat and protein production. Age divisions are Junior Two-Year-Old calved before 2 years 6 months; Senior Two-Year-Old calved at 2 years 6 months or older; Three-Year-Old; Four-Year-Old and Aged Cow. A photocopy of the registration paper and individual cow page with the 305D record must accompany the entry.

Send entries, postmarked by Feb. 25, 2019, to: Ohio Holstein Association, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691.

JUNIOR MEMBER

NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ AGE ____________ ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________ COUNTY ____________ PARENTS’ NAME __________________________________________________________ DHI CODE NO. ___________ LOCAL NEWSPAPER ADDRESS _____________________________

RECORD OF LACTATION COMPLETED DURING 2018 NAME ________________________________________________________________ REG NO. ____________________ SIRE _________________________________________________________________ REG. NO. ____________________ DAM ________________________________________________________________ REG. NO. ___________________ TYPE OF RECORD DHIR DHIA 2X 3X BIRTHDATE _______________________________ AGE OF ANIMAL AT START OF RECORD ________________________ DATE FRESH __________________________________________ DATE DRY ___________________________________ ACTUAL 305 DAY RECORD _______MILK ______ % BUTTERFAT ______ FAT ______ % PROTEIN ________ PROTEIN If less than 305 days, the actual record completed: _________________ DAYS _______MILK ______ % BUTTERFAT ______ FAT ______ % PROTEIN ________ PROTEIN I do hereby certify that I am an Ohio Junior Holstein Association Member and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above listed information is correct and exact.

Applicant’s Signature ______________________________________________________________ Date ________________ I do hereby certify that I have conducted the testing under the ________ program on the herd in which the above animal was tested and that the record as stated above is accurate and was completed in conformity to the rules and regulations as specified for the system under which she was tested.

Testing Supervisor’s Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature ______________________________________________________ Date ________________

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Queen’s Corner

By Allison McCumons

“With hard work, I have reached my goal. My happiness determines where my dreams take me next.”

As I am writing this article, I reflect on my time as your 2018 Ohio Holstein Queen. Last January, I received confirmation of a summer internship position. I knew this would make for a busy summer and I was on the fence about com-

peting for Queen for fear of time constraints. After much thought, I decided to reach for the stars and do my best to attain one of my goals. I sure am glad I did! What an amazing opportunity I was blessed in receiving. I made new friends and connections and was able to build stronger bonds with friends I already had.

Being able to travel all over the state was an amazing adventure and along with State Fair, I gained knowledge and a thousand memories to cherish for a lifetime. I will be forever grateful for everyone’s help along the way. As we begin another show season, let us not forget why we do what we do: “This lifestyle isn’t about animals. It’s about beliefs and values passed down through generations. Ensuring things are left better for those yet to come. It’s all about Legacy.”

With the new year, comes a new Ohio Holstein Queen. Selection of the queen will be held at the OHA Annual Convention on March 8-9, 2019, at the Avalon Inn and Country Club in Warren, Ohio. If you are interested in competing in the OHA Queen contest, contact Allison Mangun for complete details and information at acmangun@gmail.com or call or text at 330-749-9036.

The 2019 Ohio Holstein Queen Contest Rules Eligibility and Expectations: 1. Contestants must be at least 16 years old on January 1, 2019 2. Contestants must be (single) not married throughout their reign 3. Contestants must be members of the Ohio Junior Holstein Association, unless contestant is ineligible to be a junior member, in which case she should be a member of the Ohio Holstein Association.

4. Contestants must be able to attend the 2019 Ohio Holstein Convention, 2019 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo, 2019 Ohio State Fair Holstein shows and District Holstein shows.

5. During the pageant portion of the contest, taking place at convention, the applicants will be expected to be in formal dress and have an escort (often a male family member).

6. The Queen will be required to dress in professional manner at all Ohio Holstein functions.

7. The Queen must submit an article to the Ohio Holstein News for each edition throughout the reign.

8. Applications must be postmarked or emailed by Friday, March 1, 2019 9. The contest will be held at the Ohio Holstein Convention. Interviews of applicants will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Contestants will be judged on: Dairy Knowledge | Personal Appearance and Poise | Public Speaking To Apply: Visit www.ohioholstein.com for the 2019 Ohio Holstein Queen application, email applications to acmangun@gmail.com or mail them to Ohio Holstein Association, PO BOX 479, Wooster, Ohio 44691 Contact: Any questions can be answered by contacting any member of the Queen’s Committee: Allison Mangun - acmangun@gmail.com 330-749-9036 Jeneva Auble Megan Lawson OHIO NEWS

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Lisa Mangun

My farm story will look similar to a lot of farm ladies and it will also be different in many ways but that’s what makes each story your own. I did not come from a farming background.

I grew up in a small town called Holmesville located in Holmes County. I met my husband Roy at a Rural Youth Square Dance. He was already a Herdsman for Bryn-Gala Farm owned

by Bruce and Galen Beery. Roy did not come from a farming background either. He grew up in Carrolton and graduated from OSU-ATI with a degree in Dairy Science. We were married in April of 1985. While he worked on the farm I worked for DHI as a milk tester for a while then took a job as a secretary at the local YMCA. I also took classes at the local Business College for Bookkeeping and Executive Secretarial.

After four years Roy and I decided it was time to venture into farming on our own. We prayed for God to direct us on our next step and He led us to meet Caleb and Joyce Gerber in Dalton.

Caleb was ready to retire from milking but had no family members wanting to take over. We took 21 of our animals from Bryn-Gala and purchased another 60 head from the Gerber’s. We rented the facilities from them and lived off the farm. In 1992 we returned to Burbank and began a partnership with Bruce & Carolyn Beery. The farm was named Bryn-Royal. In the spring of 1998 Bruce & Carolyn retired and we became the sole owners of now Ben-Alli Holsteins LLC. 28

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We currently milk 200 registered Holsteins and 70 registered Jerseys. It has been a long road to farm on our own but there have been many blessings along the way. When we returned to farm in Burbank I quit my job to stay home and work on the farm and care for our two children, Ben & Allison. My jobs are probably like most farm wives.

I do the bookkeeping, raise calves, care for heifers groups, vaccinate dry cows, milk when needed, run for parts, help with field work, etc. We enjoy being involved in our local community. We have hosted the Wayne County Farm Tour in 2001 & 2014 which drew about 2500 people to the farm. It was a tremendous amount of work but we had lots of friends and family willing to help which we were very grateful for.

We like to host various groups from schools and Mom to Mom group from our church. We feel it is important to teach people the importance of agriculture and about where their food comes from. They need to know we produce a safe healthy product and we do take care of our cattle and the environment.

During Ben and Allison’s 4-H years we were very active in showing cattle at our County Fair, District Shows, State and National shows. Now that the kids are grown, we show very little but we still enjoying going to watch and talking with all the people. Going to the National Holstein Conventions have been something I have enjoyed doing.

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Roy & Lisa Mangun has to remain on the farm for many of them so I go without him. I love visiting the farms but also visiting the local history, scenic tours and meeting people along the way. I would encourage you if you have never gone to one it is worth going.

Besides farming, other parts of my life consist of being involved with our church, Hillside Baptist. I have served as head of our missionary ladies group, ladies retreats, various banquets from Valentines to Christmas, singing in the choir, nursery worker, junior church teacher, head of church cleaning, decorating our stage for VBS and feeding 150 kids and adults lunch during VBS. My most favorite is taking mission trips.

I have helped build a church camp in the mountains outside of Bogota, Colombia, did repair work at a mission in the mountains of Kentucky, pressure washed houses at Missionary Acres in Silva, Missouri, which is retirement housing for missionaries. And my last trip was to Santiago, Chile, to finish the inside of a new church building. My daughter Allison was able to go with me on that trip and it was a very special time together. Roy and I have yet to be able to go on one of these trip together but that is our goal. He has taken 2 different trips to Africa, Benin and the Ivory Coast and a trip to Nicaragua to build churches. We also use our home

Continued from Page 27 to house missionaries, have them in for dinner when they are visiting our church and for friends or family who need a place to live for a while or just spend the night. We feel this is the home the Lord gave us to use to serve him not just for ourselves. Many people of have said our house has a revolving door and you never know who’s going to be there. I also love to read books, fiction and autobiographies, and I enjoy golfing, hiking, traveling and spending time with family.

I enjoy being a part of the farming community and have served as President of the Wayne County Dairy Promotors in past years. I served on the District 7 Holstein board for many years holding the office of Secretary, Vice President and Show Chairman. I have served as the Treasurer for the Ohio Holstein Association for the last 3 years. This has been an honor for me to serve on the board. I have met so many new people and learned a lot about the Holstein Association along the way. I also am in charge of the Dairy Bar for the annual Ohio Convention each year. I have served as the Treasurer for the Ohio Holstein Woman for five years now.

This is a great group of ladies to work alongside.

None of these things I do in life would be possible without the support and encouragement I get from my husband, Roy. He is always there for me and I wouldn’t want to go through life without him by my side. I was also blessed with two great kids who are now adults. Ben is 27, and works as a

cattle fitter and Allison is 24, and is employed by Select Sires.

As I look back over the many years, lots of things have changed in farming and in life. We are facing some of the greatest challenges we have ever faced. I can say the blessings along the way have far outweighed the struggles. I do not know what the future holds for me but I know WHO holds my future and my God will never fail us.

Farm Mission Statement: To honor the Lord in all we do.

To produce a high quality product with high producing Registered Holsteins. To promote and provide a quality lifestyle for our family and our employees.

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Yesterday’s Cowpath Leading up to the 100th Anniversary of the Ohio Holstein Association, Barb Lumley will be writing a special column featuring special points in time for the Ohio Holstein Association. Enjoy your walk down Yesterday’s Cowpath.

By Barb Lumley The following information was taken from the February 1948 Vol. II Advanced Holstein Breeder No. 2 magazine. It was published at The Plant located at 185-189 State Street, Salem, Ohio. J. T. Darling was President and Everett J. Hahn was Managing Editor. The magazine was published monthly and covered dairy breeders in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri.

Silvis Farms, Greensburg, Pennsylvania was pictured on the cover.

A full page ad featured the herd sire for Octo Farms, Strongsville, Ohio, Dunloggin Romeo Var. He was the sire of Ferndale Ro Var Hengerveld, the first prize Junior Yearling, Junior Champion and Grand Champion at the 1948 Pennsylvania Farm Show.

A full page story told of the work being done at the Trumbull County Experiment Farm. The farm was established in 1915 and was referred to as “the poorest farm in Trumbull County”. The story tells of crops being grown in 1948 and the method for feeding the dairy cows. The work is under the supervision of the Ohio Experiment Station at Wooster. The dairy experiments are in charge of Mr. C. F. Monroe of the Dairy Department at Wooster.

Improvement of dairy production through improvement of the genetic make-up of dairy cows might be said to be the theme of the fifth annual meeting of the Ohio Dairyman’s Association held at Springfield, Ohio, December 11 & 12, 1947. Dr. W. E. Krauss, head of the dairy departments at Ohio State University and the Ohio Experiment Station was the opening day speaker with a talk on the “basic problems” of the dairy industry of Ohio.

Dr. V. A. Rice, Dean of the Massachusetts State College of Agriculture lectured on the subject of reproduction and inheritance.

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brucellosis. Dr. Earl Weaver of Michigan spoke on the subject of dairy expansion.

Dr. L. L. Rummell was the banquet speaker.

At the Holstein-Friesian Annual Meeting held January 28, 1948 at Columbus, Ohio, Kenneth Indoe was elected President and R. H. Barr Vice-President. The gentlemen were pictured.

Fred Tullis, a member of the board of National Directors wrote about the Holstein Handbook written and edited by J. M. Osborn. The Holstein Handbook is available by sending twenty five cents to the Holstein-Friesian Association of America, Brattleboro, Vermont.

An article was titled “Homesteaded in 1820—Now a Farm of 500 acres”. It was the story of White Star Farms located on Route 44 near East Canton, Ohio. The first registered cattle were purchased by the late J. Quinn Schmuck. Management was taken over in 1940 by the sons, Harry W. Schmuck an attorney and Harold C. Schmuck, a surgeon, both of Canton, Ohio.

Dr. Schmuck has replaced all the grade cattle with registered Holstein cows of Canadian breeding. These are Rag Apple chosen from local Canadian importations and personally selected by Dr. Schmuck and his cousin, Franklin Coy. “Ohio Has Two Holstein Herds to Complete a Year H. I. R”. was the headline.

Two Holstein herds in Ohio have recently completed a year of production testing in the Official Herd Improvement Registry Program of The Holstein Friesian Association of America. These are: Bouic Brothers, Marysville – 44 cows averaged 535 pounds of butterfat and 14,247 pounds of milk in 322 days on 2 milkings daily; and San-Mar-Gale Farms, Oregonia – 43 cows averaged 379 pounds of butterfat and 10,922 pounds of milk in 286 days on 3 milkings daily. Testing was supervised by Ohio State University.

Hilversum Insemination Service advertised the Captain Bold Family. He was pictured along with seven sons, one grandson and two daughters. They advertised that sons are arriving from cows with 500 lbs. to 600 lbs. F on 2x. “We may offer a few bull calves for sale. If you have a few outstanding cows, you too can profit by breeding to Captain Bold”. Contacts were E. Smit, Wooster; Pat Angrisani, Wooster, Ohio; and Bob Harvey, Springfield, Ohio.

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advertised their dispersal of 45 head of Holstein cattle on Thursday, February 19, 1948. J. O. Fenstermaker, Homerville, Ohio was the auctioneer. R. E Gray, Copley, Ohio advertised his 40 Holstein Cows and Farm Implement Sale on Tuesday, February 17, 1948 with J. O Fenstermaker, Auctioneer.

The centerfold pages advertised the Wooddale Farm Dispersal, Edgerton, Ohio owned by Ernest A. Ritchie and Mrs. Allen D. Riehle. Forty three (43) registered Holsteins would sell and seven (7) bulls. Fred N. Burr, Wauseon, Ohio also consigned three (3) bulls. The herd had been on H. I. R. test for 16 years and were averaging 423 pounds of fat. The 1946 average was 14,161 milk 3.6% 471 fat. Bowers and Stone, Medina, Ohio, advertised their sale on Wednesday, March 17 at 12:00 noon. Lunch served – sale in a heated building. 100 registered Holsteins to sell featuring outstanding Canadian breeding from the Marksman, Sovereign, and Monogram families. Several other Holstein dispersals were advertised.

The Trumbull County Holstein Club reported high cows and herds. Owners included Earl Brainard, Lamar Young, EXP Farm, Earl S. Knight, Grant Woods, W. B. Davis, and George McFarland.

Articles included “A Good Small Herd”, “Wasted Feed Cuts Profits”, “Are Your Cans Marked?”, “Clipping Pays off in Cleaner Milk” and “Farmers Can Expect Increase in Costs of Production”.

There was 12 breeder ads, as well as the many breeder’s sale ads. Commercial advertisers included – “Use An Aerovent Mow Curing System”, Howard S. Steiner Co., Agricultural Engineering Division, Columbus 15, Ohio; A Breeder’s Mineral, Phospho-calci-Dide, an all- purpose mineral, Midwest Rock Prod. Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana; Calf Manna, Albers Milling Company, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin; Perma Magnet Company, Wooster, Ohio; J. O Fenstermaker, Auctioneer, Homerville, Ohio; F. D. Koons, Realtor and Auctioneer, Medina, Ohio; Leland J. Osborn, Auctioneer and Sales Manager, Warsaw, Indiana; The Best-Way Farm Service, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ohio Farmers put up hay with auto buck rakes at a rate of one ton for each 1.7 hours of man labor and a total cost of $1.45 per ton. The equipment cost an average of $421.

Bill Pratt

In Memoriam

William “Bill” Earl Pratt, 45, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Friday, December 7, 2018, in Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.VA. He was born March 1, 1973, in Huntington, W. Va., son of John and Susie Miller Pratt. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Stephanie Watts Pratt; three daughters, Rachel, Allison and Natalie Pratt; one son, Eli Pratt; three brothers, Carl David (Crissy) Pratt, Edward Allen (Trena) Pratt and Paul Franklin Pratt; father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles “Monk” and Connie Watts; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Angie and David Adams and Matt and Mindy Watts; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was a dairy farmer on his family farm of nearly 100 years. He was valedictorian of Chesapeake High School graduating class of 1991. Bill was a graduate of The Ohio State University He was President of the Lawrence County Board of County Commissioners, serving as the Chesapeake School Board and the Ironton Housing Authority. As commissioner, Bill also served on the Tri-State Airport Authority, the Lawrence County Community Action Organization, the Lawrence County Economic Development Corporation and many other boards as well. Funeral arrangements were by the Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio.

Thomas Hagan

Thomas Michael Hagan, born October 29, 1952, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home early Sunday morning, October 21, 2018, concluding his battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Betty Faye Whiteleather, daughter Hagan Faye Whiteleather, sisters Marikay Irene Hagan Martin Colbert (Michael Colbert-deceased) and Marjorie Jean Battershell, brother John Hagan (Tina Hagan), David Battershell, and Sandy Hillman. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Russell Hagan, mother Mary Helen (Freshley) Hagan, brother Charles (Chuck) Elroy Hagan, and Fatherin-law Lawrence Ludwig Whiteleather. He is survived by mother-in-law Marjorie Jean (Lowmiller) Whiteleather, Brothers-in-law Glenn Whiteleather, Lawrence Whiteleather, Sisters-in-law Kathy (Fred) Johnson, Shirley (Russell) Fox, Ruth (Larry) Orrell, Esther Whiteleather, Margie (Larry) Wilson, Nancy (Dave) McCauley, Su Lin Boul-

der, Steve Gram, Shari Kuhn, and Bruce Robb. He is also survived by an extended herd of beloved nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles far too long and growing to print in the newspaper. Tom and Betty were married October 5, 1985, recently celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary, and 38th loving year together. Since 1991, Tom was a constant source of love, humor, and support for Hagan Faye; he was never more than a phone call away. Tom was a 1971 graduate of Marlington High School, where he lettered in track and basketball.

He continued to play basketball socially for many years following graduation. His careers were many and varied. From a young age, he worked on his family farm and for his father’s heating and plumbing company, Hagan Heating and Plumbing. In his adult life, Tom always followed his passions and interests. He worked for NAPA, served oil rigs, laid railroad ties, broke records in sales at East Manufacturing and farmed, fed, and milked Holsteins at Whiteleather Farms.

For over a decade, he acted as curator and antique appraiser for Kiko Auctioneers.

Through his many occupations and interests, Tom earned the nickname “Book of Knowledge” as he could identify and appraise almost anything he found. Tom was an antique enthusiast who not only bought and sold unique and strange treasures, but also taught others about their true value the history of the pieces. His photographic memory was most aptly utilized at Kiko Auctions to advise sellers and buyers. Tom especially enjoyed working with the Kiko Auction Team, and socializing at the Friday night “Auction Barn”. His time at Kiko’s was a job he described as a joy opposed to work.

“Silent Tom” was a conversationalist, and could hold discussions on nearly any topic, for an incredible duration. He shared his time and wisdom with nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, in-laws, friends, acquaintances, strangers—really anyone who would listen. Tom’s voice is already missed by many. Tom became a Member/Board of Director of the Steel Bank Collectors Club in 1992, and the Mechanical Bank Collectors of America in 1994. At conventions, his room was always filled with fellow bank collectors, talking late into the night. These last few years he deeply missed attending, but most of all he missed the conversions and the enthusiasm for banks (he was always a kid at heart). Tom was also a member of the Hartville Flea Market Gang and

spoke fondly of his breakfasts with the guys showing and telling, cracking jokes, playing pranks, and simply enjoying life. We would like to thank the many friends who sent frequent cards filled with warm words and wishes to Tom. All of you kept his spirits up and helped him stay with us for as long as he did. Many thanks to Dr. Chester Bartram, his nurse Karrie, the staff at North Canton Medical Center, Dr. Weiner and his nurse Linda at Akron City Hospital, and all of those who cared for Tom. Deep gratitude to the faculty and staff of United High School for offering endless and powerful support throughout Tom’s illness. A special thanks to the many friends and family who brought food, sat near him for afternoon conversations, and kept calling even when his end of the conversation got weak. Tom was a member of the Aldergate Church and attended St. John’s Lutheran Church (donations in his name are welcome). Tom so valued the cards he received in the recent months. In lieu of flowers, please send a card or a memory of Tom for Betty Faye and Hagan Faye to treasure. You could also honor Tom by taking a moment to think of him, tell a story, start a conversation, or simply be kind.

John A. Ruehling

John A. Ruehling, 72, of Canal Fulton died Friday, October 19, 2018. John was a life resident of the Canal Fulton area, a 1964 graduate of Northwest High School and received B.S., Masters and Law Degrees from Akron University. He taught high school science for 17 years and was the owner and operator of Computer Mixx in Wooster for over 30 years. John was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Canal Fulton and enjoyed his family and landscaping.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Freda (Groff) Ruehling; sister, Elinor Gindlesberger and brother-in-law, Joe Wise. John is survived by his wife, Judy (Hess) Ruehling; children, Jennifer (Charles) Ruehling-Campbell, Mike (Jodi) Ruehling and Doug (Lindsey) Ruehling; grandchildren, Matt and Will Campbell, Anna and Luke Ruehling, Chloe and Max Ruehling; sister, Lil Wise and numerous nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Copley, OH 44333.

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Eileen F. Lehman

Eileen F. (Hostetler) Lehman, age 87, of Neillsville, WI, formerly of Marshallville, went home to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of January 1, 2019, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, following a period of declining health. Born December 31, 1931, near Marshallville, to the late Amos and Mae (Musser) Butzer, Eileen attended Dalton High School, and married Wayne F. Hostetler on March 25, 1951. Wayne died on December 19, 1987.

She later married Vilas A. Lehman on September 22, 1992, in Orrville. Vilas died on October 22, 2013. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sons, Dennis and Ronald Hostetler, infant grandson, Jeremy Begert, brother, Oral Butzer, and a sister, Doris Wolney. Eileen was a homemaker, dairy farmer, and after the family was raised she enjoyed hauling livestock, especially dairy cattle and draft horses, throughout the United States and Canada. She and Vilas became Lehman Livestock Hauling, retiring in 2016, after 35 years in the business. A member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Eileen was active in Transport for Christ.

Playing Euchre, bowling, attending cattle and horse sales, singing, and spending time with family, were some of her favorite things.

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Begert of Neillsville, WI, Linda (James) Everett of Boise, ID, Cheryl (James) Caskey of Orrville, and Rick Hostetler of Marshallville; a daughter-in-law, Deb (Ron) Smith of Orrville; fifteen grandchildren; and thirty four great grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 300 S. Walnut St., Orrville, with Pastor Ray L. Pfahler officiating. Burial will take place at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Wooster. Friends may call on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Christian & Missionary Alliance Church from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. or one hour prior to the funeral on Wednesday.

Auble Funeral Home in Orrville is handling the arrangements. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at the funeral home’s web site at www.aublefuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Christian and Missionary Alliance, Church 300 S. Walnut Street, Orrville, OH, 44667.

Marvin Cook

Marvin Cook 1919-2019, of East Sparta, died January 14, 2019 in the same house which he was born 99 years 8 months ago on April 21, 1919. 1937 East Sparta High School graduate where he was basketball team captain. East Sparta Christian Church immersed member since 1933 where he taught Sunday School

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Marvin Founded the Marlesco Holstein herd in 1938 culminating with the first red and white Holstein to ever be Grand Champion at the 1983 Ohio Holstein Show. Marvin operated the farm business on two Ohio State Century farms, 1890 and 1904. An Ohio State representative as state director of the Ohio Holstein Association. Marvin founded the Cook Tractor Museum, an array of 50 antique tractors from all over the United States and Canada. Marvin was a Master of both Pike Grange and Pomona Grange.

Charter member of the Stark Soil and Water Conservation Board. Pike Township Historical Society Historian. Marvin’s exploits garnered him 2007 East Sparta Man of the Year and listing in Ohio Live’s of Contemporary Leaders in Ohio. Marvin is survived by his wife Dr. Martha Cook to whom he was married 69 years, Mark, Terri, Rachel, Tyler, Morgan, Ryan (Andrea) Cook. Funeral services will be Friday January 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. in East Sparta Christian Church with Pastor Tim Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Melscheimer Cemetery. Friends and family will be received Thursday 6-8 p.m. in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home and one hour before services on Friday at the church (10-11 a.m.). Memorial donations may be made to East Sparta Christian Church at 9429 Main Ave SE., East Sparta, OH 44626.

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From the Past to the Present Country Club. There will be tours of outstanding It is early morning, daylight is just creeping farms on Friday, March 8 and the Convention in as I sit sipping a cup of herbal tea and reading sale. The business meetings, luncheon, awards, the March 1951 issue of the Ohio Holstein News. I and Holstein Women’s Fun Auction will be on didn’t own registered Holsteins until 1952 and my Saturday, March 9. Your participation and input is family didn’t join the Ohio Holstein Association needed to keep our Holstein Association running until after that, so I have never seen this copy of the smoothly and making necessary decisions. While Ohio Holstein News. As I am going through this districts had not been formed yet in 1951, there issue, I am enjoying what I see and making some was a complete list of officers of the association interesting observations. and presidents and secretaries of the various The cover features the pictures of two Ohio county Holstein Clubs. While I did not recognize owned (one Ohio bred) young bulls that had been all the names, I did recognize many whom I know chosen as All-Americans. They are a bit different to have been leaders in keeping the Ohio Holstein from the pictures of the bulls I see today. As you

By Barb Lumley Association in good form for these many years. look at the pictures you see strength, shorter and Good leaders are a must! Give of yourself to keep our thicker necks, they carry more flesh than would be wanted in today’s show ring, and they appear to be on good feet association successful. Make plans to attend!

Our Ohio Holstein News has been an important part of and legs. Bulls pictured today appear to be longer, less flesh, perfect toplines and more dairy. Of course, these days we have our association for many years and is still very important today. to remember that pictures are perfected by computer. There Reading this March 1951 issue was very interesting. In the 31 are a lot of breeder ads, most of them advertising young bulls pages of the magazine there were 35 ads pertaining to Holsteins. for sale. While artificial breeding was becoming more popular, There was a lot of support from members. It was stated on the most herds still had bulls. How great it has been to have such front that it was Ohio’s Leading Breed Journal. It still is! We a selection of A.I. bulls to use in breeding our cows in the past have a great magazine! Keeping information about your herd years. What a relief to most wives and mothers when herds went where people can see it is so very important in merchandising. to A. I. and there was no longer a dangerous bull to worry about. Buyers at our sales look for consignments from herds that they I was one of those children who saw my Dad almost killed by a are familiar with, as they feel confident the consignments they bull. Our A. I. organizations have been constant and generous purchase will do well for them.

The Ohio Holstein Convention Sale will be held on Friday supporters of our Ohio Holstein Association over the years.

Dunloggin breeding was advertised. There used to be so evening, March 8, 2019. The sale committee has planned a many prefixes like Dunloggin that were instantly recognized for different concept for this sale. There will be no live animals at their outstanding Holsteins and breeding. How many special the convention sale. Consignments will be catalogued and many prefixes can you think of today? Not herds who have purchased of them or members of the cow family pictured. Approximately outstanding cows, but those herds who have top cows with 30 consignments will sell. The sale will be held at Avalon generation after generation in their pedigree with the same Inn and Country Club, where the sale area will be warm and refreshments available. During the sale the pedigrees and prefix.

The pictures of the cows are interesting. We have come a pictures will be shown on a large screen just as they appear on long way in improving udders and teat placement, however we Cowbuyer’s computer. Bidders can be there to bid in person, give have lost some of the strength in today’s cows. Both cows and their bids to an agent or they can do their bidding on Cowbuyer. bulls are pictured with horns. Thank goodness we have found No matter where you are you can bid on the consignments. This ways to get rid of those horns. Breeding to polled bulls is the best sale will be an excellent opportunity to add outstanding genetics to your herd. way and more of those bulls are becoming available.

You, the members, are very important to the success of the There is a story about the annual meeting of the Ohio Holstein Association. On January 31, 1951 a blizzard hit Columbus where Ohio Holstein Association. Participate in your Ohio Holstein the meeting was held, leaving the streets drifted and cars that Convention and Annual Meeting. Tour the Holstein farms that had to be towed and pushed all day. While many of the delegates will have their gates open and will be looking forward to your from near Columbus were hardly represented, the county farthest visit. Take advantage in the opportunity to add a great Holstein away, Ashtabula, had 20 persons present, of which 18 were to your herd. Participate in the business meeting and let the delegates. Our Ohio Holstein Convention and Annual Meeting officers and board members hear your thoughts and ideas to is scheduled for March 8-9, 2019 in District 1, Warren, Ohio. keep the association moving into the future. Enjoy visiting with Will you be there? There certainly are better roads for traveling old friends and making new ones! This is your convention! See than in 1951. The convention will be held at the Avalon Inn and you there!

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2019 Spring Dairy Expo Show and Sale Schedule Judges: Mark Rueth (Holstein, Ayrshire, Red/White, Milking Shorthorn) Pat Conroy (Jersey, Brown Swiss, Guernsey) Thursday, March 28, 2019 8:00am-3:00pm National Holstein Judging Conference 9:00 4-H/FFA Judging Contest Registration 10:00 4-H/FFA Judging Contest 12:00 Buckeye Dairy Club Jersey Sale 2:00 Silent Auction Opens 2:30 The Midwest Revue Sale 6:00 Triple T/Heath Holstein Sale 6:00 Spring Dairy Expo Red & White Show Spring Dairy Expo Guernsey Show Friday, March 29, 2019 7:30 am 10:00 am SALES 11:00 am 12:30 am 1:30 pm 2:30 pm

Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show (heifers & dry cows) Spring Dairy Expo Jersey Show (begin with cows)

Ayrshire Sale Milking Shorthorn Sale Guernsey Sale All Breed Youth Showmanship Judging Contest Award Presentation 4:00-7:00 pm ADA Mideast Dinner 6:00 Spring Dairy Expo Brown Swiss Show Spring Dairy Expo Ayrshire Show Spring Dairy Expo Milking Shorthorn Show (alternate with another breed) Saturday, March 30, 2019 9:00 11:00 pm 12:00 pm 2:00 42

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All cattle must be entered in the show to be exhibited. Substitution rules are listed on the rules page.

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2019 Spring Dairy Expo Entry Form

Please Use One Form Per Exhibitor:

Farm Name: _________________________________________________________ Exhibitor or Ownership (As Listed on Registration Paper): __________________________________________ If Junior, Age: ________ Email: ______________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: __________ Zip: ________________ Contact Name: _______________________________ Contact Phone #:______________________________

Entry Fees If Postmarked by March 1, 2019 All Milking & Dry Cows & Heifers, # ________________ x $25 = _____________ Total Enclosed

Entry Fees If mailing on or after March 2, 2019 to March 22, 2019 All Milking & Dry Cows & Heifers, # ________________ x $50 = _____________ Total Enclosed

Make Checks Payable to: Spring Dairy Expo Mail to: Julie Ziegler, COBA/Select Sires, 1224 Alton Darby Creek Road, Columbus, OH 43228  All entries eceived week of the show will be $100, Paid In CASH 

Group Classes can be added at time of Check In.

This entry will constitute an agreement that the person making it, along with the owner or any of his representatives: (1) are bound by the rules and regulations of the Spring Dairy Expo (SDE), including the National Holstein Show Ring Policy and the enforcement procedure; (2) will accept the final decision of the SDE Committee and/or PDCA Officers on any question arising under said rules and regulations; and (3) agree to hold the SDE and their volunteers, officials, directors, sponsors, employees representatives, and agents harmless for any action taken under said rules and regulations; and harmless for any injury or loss suffered during or in conjunction with the show, whether such injury or loss resulted, directly or indirectly from the negligent acts or omissions of said officials, directors, employees, representatives or agents. I certify by signing this entry that: (1) the information is true and correct; (2) I have the authority to bind all persons with any interest in the entered animal(s) to the terms of this agreement and do so bind them, their heirs, assigns or successors; (3) I and any persons having any interest in the entered animal(s) together with our heirs, assign or successors are bound by the entry provisions; (4) I and any persons having any interest in the entered animal(s) together with our heirs, assign or successors are in good financial standing with SDE and/or the organizations hosting sales, providing goods or services for the SDE event.

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Steve Moff (D2) is recovering from having both knees replaced. We look forward to seeing Steve back in action at the convention!

Barb Lumley (D3) had a recent phone conversation with Esther Welch (D8) and reports that Esther is doing well and is in great spirits!

The Esther Welch Ag Communications Scholarship application is due March 1st and is available at the OHA office or on the OHA website.

The Ohio Memorial Award and the Ohio Distinguished Junior Member award applications are available from the OHA office or by downloading them from the OHA website at Ohio-

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holsteins.com. Applications must be postmarked by February 25th and sent to the Ohio Holstein Association, Attn: Jr. Advisory Chair, PO Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691.

International Milking Shorthorn Show with his associate, also from Ohio, Clark Morgan. Congratulations guys!

Make Ohio proud!

A special thanks to Amy Miley (D7) for putting together the All-Ohio pages again this year. They look great!

District 1 is looking forward to hosting the convention, make sure you get your hotel and meal reservations in!

The Topp Boys are at it again! Phillip Topp (D14) will be on the colored shavings as the official judge of the International Ayrshire Show at World Dairy Expo while his brother Keith Topp (D14) will be lining up the cattle in the

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Megan Hein (D12) came home to a sweet sentiment from her husband Jake Hein last month after fresh snow had fallen. Nice job Jake!

2018 Judging Team Highlights 2nd place Eastern States Esposition 3rd place Pennsylvania All-American 6th place World Dairy Expo

World Dairy Expo Practical Contest Team A 3rd place overall Team B 8th place overall Team members: Lauren Almasy, Hubbard, Megan McCoy, Bloomville, Stephanie Wyatt, Hamilton, Kylie McLean, Salem, Brennan Topp, New Breman, Aaron Hand, Bucyrus

Thank you to our sponsors for your donations to help sponsor the 2018 Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team.

Your gift eases the financial burden on students and sets them up for a great year of competition.

Thank you to Don Hange for serving as the lead coach during practices and contests this year.

Ohio State ATI 1328 Dover Road Wooster, OH 44691 330-287-1331 www.ati.osu.edu

Contact: Royce Thornton Dairy Programs Coordinator 330-287-1373 thornton.5@osu.edu

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Spring Calf All Ohio - Lindlaur Diamondback Andie Lindsay & Lauren L’ Amoreaux

Spring Calf Reserve - T-Triple-T Prime Suspect Colton Thomas

Winter Calf All Ohio - Beardsly Solomon Carol Victoria & Emily Deam

Reserve - Riverdown Atwood Jiggablink-ET

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Tim & Grace Gunkelman

Fall Calf All Ohio - Brook-Corner Door Wakeup-ET Tim & Grace Gunkelman

Fall Calf Reserve - Etgen-Way Beemer Salantra Cash & Henry Etgen & Greg Cornish

Summer Yearling All Ohio - Etgen-Winner Beemer Sophia Drake Knoll & Philip Madison

Summer Yearling Reserve -Beardsly Doorman Gessamine Victoria & Emily Deam

Spring Yearling All Ohio - Miss Tamales Hot Mess-ET Drake Knoll & Philip Madison

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rs 2018 Junior All Ohio Winners Spring Yearling Reserve - Velvet-View MC Taylor Logan & Wyatt Schlauch

Winter Yearling All Ohio - Toppglen Atwood Winner-ET Brennan, Marissa & Logan Topp

Winter Yearling Reserve - OH-River-Syc Soloman Bea-ET Victoria & Emily Deam

Fall Yearling All Ohio (tie)-Plainfield Arpnas Ashley-ET Hannah Dye

Fall Yearling All Ohio (tie) - Hodgons Clark Pearl Madelyn Topp

Senior Two-Year-Old All Ohio - Toppglen Defiant Wowwee Brennan, Marissa & Logan Topp

Senior Two-Year-Old Reserve - Jenneil Guthrie Georgia Victoria & Emily Deam

Junior Three-Year-Old All Ohio (tie) - Ms Brookview Scaredycat Kristopher Ackley & Garrett Havens

All Ohio (tie) - Pine-Tree Rebel 6681-Red-ET

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Senior Three-Year-Old Reserve - MS D Angel Dezirae-ET Lindsay L’ Amoreaux

Four-Year-Old All Ohio - Chakelburg Evasion Kaught Kristopher Ackley

Four-Year-Old Reserve - Marste Gold Chip Cher Taylor Birkemeier & Allison McCumons

Five-Year-Old All Ohio - Rosedale Worth Repeating - ET Clay, Cora, Curtis & Carlie Gunkelman

Five-Year-Old Reserve - Diamond-Oak Butze Flora Madelyn Topp

Aged Cow All Ohio - Craggan Goldwyn Zing Kristopher Ackley

Aged Cow Reserve - Balmoral Lars Aurianna-Red Madelyn Topp

150,000 # Cow All Ohio - Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red Olivia Finke

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Spring Calf Reserve - T-Triple-T Prime Suspect Triple-T

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Fall Calf Reserve - Miley Avalanche Genessee-ET Miley, Doeberiener, Conroy, Bowen

Summer Yearling All Ohio -Beardsly Doorman Gessamine Victoria & Emily Deam

Summer Yearling Reserve - Quietcove Starstruck-Red Lilly Elsass

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Spring Yearling All Ohio - Lindlaur McCutch Starburst Lindsay & Lauren L’ Amoreaux

Spring Yearling Reserve (tie) - Miss Tamales Hot Mess-ET Drake Knoll & Philip Madison

Spring Yearling Reserve (tie) - Velvet View MC Taylor Logan & Wyatt Schlauch

Winter Yearling All Ohio - Quietcove Winning Ways-ET Quietcove Holsteins

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Winter Yearling Reserve (tie) - Savage-Leigh Gotta Look-ET Tim & Grace Gunkelman

Fall Yearling All Ohio - Quietcove Doorman Flicker-ET Quietcove Holsteins & Kurt Wolf

Fall Yearling Reserve - Plainfield Arpnas Ashley-ET Hannah Dye

Fall Yearling in Milk All Ohio - Midas-Touch AV Cling-ET Westcoast Holsteins

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2018 All Ohio Winners Junior Two-Year-Old Reserve - Kiko Atwood Diane Kiko

Fall Yearling in Milk Reserve - Bulldog McCutchen Jade Evan Kiko

Junior Two-Year-Old All Ohio - Quietcove Foxys Lollipop-ET Quietcove Holsteins

Senior Two-Year-Old All Ohio - Toppglen Defiant Wowwee Toppglen

Reserve (tie) - Jenneil Guthrie Georgia

Reserve (tie) - Ms Doorman Gill-ET

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Senior Three-Year-Old All Ohio -Bertke GC Bentley Bertke & Quietcove Holsteins

Junior Three-Year-Old All Ohio - T-Triple-T Poker Chip Triple-T

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2018 All Ohio Winners Senior Three-Year-Old Reserve - T-Triple-T Perfect Storm Triple-T & Entourage

Four-Year-Old All Ohio - Ack-Lee Dempsey Passion Ackley, Conroy & Vail

Four-Year-Old Reserve - Chakelburg Evasion Kaught Kristopher Ackley

Five-Year-Old All Ohio - Harvue Windhammer Franki-ET Plainfield Farms

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Aged Cow All Ohio - T-Triple-T Platinum-ET Triple-T

Aged Cow Reserve - Balmoral Lars Aurianna-Red Madelyn Topp

150,000 # Cow All Ohio - Raygor Alexander Tara Raygor Farms

150,000 # Cow Reserve - M-Riverview Destry Kalin Wabash-Way

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Calves born September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 are eligible for the National Holstein Futurity, Inc., as a late entry with a fee of $25.00 per head. Payment is due March 1, 2019.

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Index of Advertisers ADA Mideast........................................................... 35 Agri-King................................................................... 11 Andrews Auctioneers..............................................5 ATI............................................................................... 49 Best of Triple-T & Heath....................................... 39 COBA.......................................................................... 64 COBA.......................................................................... 11 Commodity Specialist.......................................... 50 Computermixx....................................................... 29 CSB Bank................................................................... 18 DHI Cooperative.................................................... 10 Farm and Dairy....................................................... 17 Farmers National Bank......................................... 13 Farmers National Bank......................................... 48 GENEX........................................................................ 15 Gunkelman Farm & TAG Holsteins......................3 Harold’s Equipment.............................................. 38 Hastings.................................................................... 21 Kalmbach................................................................. 63 Kidron........................................................................ 18 Kiko Auction............................................................ 31 Kim R. Davis............................................................. 49 Klingensmith........................................................... 24 Lindlaur Holsteins................................................. 30 Lowe and Young.................................................... 50 Meaden & Moore................................................... 47

Mennonite Mutual................................................ 47 Miley Holsteins....................................................... 17 Nate Steiner............................................................. 31 New Pittsburg Vet Clinic..................................... 34 Ohio Beef.................................................................. 62 Ohio Convention Sale.......................................... 20 PBS.............................................................................. 18 Pine Tree Dairy........................................................ 14 Plain-Knoll Holsteins......................................32-33 Plainfield Holsteins..................................................9 Prengers.................................................................... 47 Quietcove Holsteins............................................. 46 RMD Dairy................................................................ 29 Rohaven Holsteins................................................ 40 Silent B Registered Holsteins...............................2 Spike Rentals........................................................... 47 ST Genetics.............................................................. 45 Stein-Way Equipment.......................................... 59 TenPenny Holsteins.................................................6 Trent Insurance...................................................... 10 U-Dean Farms............................................................5 Walnut Hill Feeds......................................................9 Wenger’s Sharpening Service........................... 61 WG Dairy Supply.................................................... 38 Whiteleather Grain...................................................8 Wil-o-rae Holsteins................................................ 16

Calendar of Events February 2019 25

Ohio Memorial Award Applications must be postmarked and to OHA office Distinguished Junior Member Award Applications must be postmarked and due to OHA office Holstein Association USA Award Application Deadlines

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March 2019 1

Esther Welch Ag Communications Scholarship Applications Due 1 Deadline for HAUSA board of director candidates to declare their candidacy, to be included in Holstein USA promotional materials 1 Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) & Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM) entry books must be received by HAUSA 5 Monthly Individual Genomic Predictions will be available 8 Ohio Holstein Convention Sale, 6:30 pm, Avalon Inn & Resort, Warren, OH 8-9 Ohio Holstein Association Convention, Warren, OH 9 Ohio Holstein Annual Convention Meeting, Avalon Inn & Country Club, Warren, OH. Hosted by District 1.

15 Ohio Holstein News Ad Deadline 28 Holstein Association USA Judges Conference, 8 am-4 pm, Columbus, OH 30-31 Mid-East Spring National & Junior Holstein Show, Columbus, OH

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Dairy Bowl & Dairy Jeopardy entries must be received at HAUSA April Genetic Evaluations released Monthly Individual Genomic Predictions will be available Northeast Spring National Holstein Show, Syracuse, NY Southern Spring National Junior Holstein Show, Stillwater, OK Southern Spring National Holstein Show, Stillwater, OK Application deadline for Robert H. Rumler MBA Scholarship Deadline to submit bylaw amendments to the HAUSA Executive Secretary Midwest Spring National & Junior Holstein Show, Madison, WI

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