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Volume 41 • Issue 1 Spring 2013 The Michigan-Indiana Holstein News is the official publication of the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association, Inc. and the Indiana Holstein Association, Inc.
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appy Spring! It is hard to believe that spring is knocking on the door. What a welcome relief to have sunshine to look forward too! A photo from last year’s spring show graces the cover. Beth Rupprecht at the halter shows some seasoned poised as she works MS Tri-Koebel Go-Getter RC during the 2012 Great Lakes Spring Show. Time to start thinking about your springtime activities!
table of contents 6-7............Michigan Spring Foundation Sale 8-9............ Indiana Holstein Association Annual Meeting 12.............Alexander wins Dairy Promotion Award 20.............Indiana Holstein Junior Report 23-24........Great Lakes Spring Show Entry 26.............Calendar
Renee McCauley, Editor Phone: 616-691-8424 • Fax: 616-691-1084 Sunset_Studios@comcast.net 4825 Lincoln Lake Ave NE, Lowell, MI 49331 Michigan-Indiana Holstein News 3250 Dietz Road, Williamston, MI 48895 Ph/Fx: 517-655-6590 michholstein@fnwusers.com Published 4 times per year MIHN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE INDIANA Todd Jones, Marshall 765-562-2955 Nathan Kuehnert, Fort Wayne 260-489-3766 Roger Hibschman, Syracuse 574-457-2876 Maurie Kline, Goshen 574-831-5864 Myron Moyer, Greens Fork 765-478-3187 MICHIGAN Ike Hunt, Elsie Scott Long, Clayton Sherry Meyer, Byron Center Doug Westendorp, Nashville Suzanne Tuttila, Williamston
989-862-4864 517-673-0158 616-490-2873 517-852-2121 517-655-6590
Michigan Holstein Association Doug Westendorp, President 5815 South M-66 Rd., Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-2121 Sherry Meyer, Vice President 7692 Kalamazoo SE, Byron Center, MI 49315 616-490-2873 Suzanne Tuttila, Executive Secretary 3250 Dietz Rd., Williamston, MI 48895 Ph/Fx: 517-655-6590 michholstein@fnwusers.com Indiana Holstein Association Todd Jones, President 760 E. 450 N. Marshall, IN 47859 765-562-2955 Nathan Kuehnert, Vice President 6816 Cook Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 260-489-3766 Myron Moyer, Secretary / Treasurer 11594 Ted Davis Rd., Greens Fork, IN 47345 765-478-3187 • Cell: 765-969-1006 Holstein Association USA Phone: 1-800-952-5200 1 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05302 Michigan and Indiana Representative Max Dunseth 278 South Sprague, Coldwater, MI 49036 517-278-3030 Cell: 269-251-0232 Michigan Upper Peninsula Representative Sarah Trapp Taylor, WI 608.525.2901 The Michigan-Indiana Holstein News, the Michigan Holstein Association or their staff assume no liability for errors, omissions, content or for the effectiveness of advertising and cannot be held responsible for the timeliness of sale advertising that is scheduled less than thirty days ahead of the press date. Indexes are provided as an additional service. Publisher assumes no liabiltiy for errors or omissions. Subscription rate is $15.00 / year.
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Saturday, April 6 • 2:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tours of the Robotic Milking Barn, Farm and MOO-ville Enjoy Food and MOO-ville Ice Cream Food will be served until 8:00 p.m. and ice cream until 9:00 p.m.
New Things to see.... • Hi-Tech’s Lely Robots • Juno Feed Pusher • Lely Luna Cow Brush • New Calf Barn with Lely Calm Calf Feeder
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Foundation Stock To Build Your Herd On From Deep Pedigrees, Show Style, Genomic Futures or just flat out fill the bucket!!
Friday March 22, 2013 • 11:00 A.M. EST • MSU Pavilion Lansing, MI Matic’s Mother
Straight from the Nike Family
From the Ravens
Proven Transmiter
MISS SHOTTLE MAGGIESUE-ET EX-90 DOM Maggie-Sue’s proven performance continues, her Mogal gr.dtr. sells with genomics hot off the press in march, her dam is a Bowser 2yr old working on a big record and should be a VG first score. – Nor-Bert
RI-VAL-RE GOLDWYN NADINE-ET VG-87
MARKWELL ROY FESTIVEET EX 92-2E
Selling 2- Mogul daughters (2358 gtpi and 2163gtpi) Also her highway dtr. 2180 gtpi • Also sending a Camerion x Super Nike and a Mayfield x from Goldwyn Amber. Some of the hottest genetics available today –Ri-Val-Re
Potential 8th Gen. Ex
Festive’s stylish Goldwyn dtr. Sells bred back to Meridian and will be scored before sale. Great Opportunity from Hardys Holsteins
MELL-WOOD DURHAM REESE EX-92-2E Reese has dtrs. that have won at the Wisconsin Championship show and the Midwest fall national show. Her deep,fancy Jasper dtr.6/1/12. Will be a contender and can be your bigtime hfr. –MilkSource
Sanchez 2yr old Sells
Fall Calf 2013
Junior 2-Yr-Old 2013
Goldwyn sells
STAR SUMMIT DURHAM BUGS EX-93-2E Silvia always a Tanbark contender with Bugs Beautiful Fever Calf Sells, backed by 8 more generations VG-EX. her phenomenal udder,2009 Michigan st Futurity Winner,backed by 2 more VG, Full sister was 1 place winter calf at the mid east spring national 2012. EX dams. Her special Sanchez sells –Lucas Moser fresh and ready to be your foundation piece! –Green Meadow
TRI-KOEBEL FEAR THIS-ET EX-94-2E Proven Tanbark performer Nominated Jr. All-American in 2010 . Her lovely Atlantic Grand Dtr. Sells due in June to Mayfield. Backed by 88pt Dundee. –Koebel
LYLEHAVEN DURHAM MARBLE EX-94-2E Backed by 2 more Ex Dams, Marble’s dtr. Goldwyn Marley Sells due at Sale Time to Windbrook and is sure to impress! –Hardys
Goldwyn Dtr Sells
Early Lithium
Alexander Winter Calf
She Sells
COLDSPRINGS DRAKE 2279 EX-92-2E
HURTGENLEA RAMOS MERCI-ET VG-88 Merci’s Lithium Gr.dtr. @ 2233gtpi will be ready to flush by early summer,her dam is a robust 2 yr. old and will be scored by sale time.–Select Sires
ROSABLE DUNDEE MARTHA VG-88
GEURINK PRIOT PARTYGIRL-RED VG-86
Res All-MI w/ next 2 dams VG-87 w/187,000 lft & VG-89 w/285,000 lftd. Martha’s Fancy Alexander Winter Calf Sells. - Rosable
2-01 289 20950 3.5 733 Fresh and milking 130# day ,her dam VG 86 Kite,2nd Dam Ex91-2E,3rd dam Ex92-2E. Partygirl looks fantastic and will be resored before sale. A sure Red & White 4 yr old Contender for 2013. –Geurink
GREEN MEADOW TAYLOR SILVIA EX-91
3-06 365 29171 3.3 962 3.1 914 2279 dam is a VG Gererd Sister to ADEEN & ALICIA ,next dam Starbuck ADA –Moser
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Whatever your fancy, it is available to you on March 22!! Don’t miss this great opportunity.
Friday March 22, 2013 • 11:00 A.M. EST • MSU Pavilion Lansing, MI Roxy RC
Sister to Embryos
The Matriarch
Junior 2-Year-Old
MARRIED-WELL GOLD RASCAL-ET VG-88
DIX EMPRESS TT EX-94-3E GMD 7-10 365 34050 3.8 1293 Empress is the 5th dam of a Impressive RED Dusk dtr Selling Fresh a potential 10 gen. VG or EX –Moser
HANOVER-HILL-R DUST ROXY EX-91
2-01 365 25090 4.7 1177 3.5 880 Rascals Altalota sells bred to Supersire ,potential 11th gen VG or Ex from the Roxys –VanHaitsma
TOMERTON DURHAM EVE EX-91-2E 3-07 365 36630 5.0 1814 3.3 1225 Selling 5- #1 Embryos sired by Atwood x Wanut-Vu Outside Entice VG 86xVg Linjet x EleganceEX 96-3E GMD. To Date Entice has 12 dtr. Averaging 88pts. –Atherton
Audrey Posch
Early Oxford
Fancy Fever
More Roxys
PINEHURST ROYAL ROSA-ET EX-91 A fancy Hill dtr ready to flush.x 88pt Goldwyn x 87pt. Stormatic x Royal Rosa all the way to the one and only Audrey Posch –Nick Clark
GAIGE HIGHLIGHT TAMARA EX-97-4E 4-09 33740 3.9 1299 Oxford dec/12 calf from VG 2 yr old Goldwyn x Ex 92-2E GMD eland Tamale x Tamara great opportunity –Berby
BRUNNER-CREEK EMERSON HETTY EX-91 3-03 365 33340 3.7 1222 3.3 1086 Hettys Fever Gr dtr. Sells. Dam is a 87 Freelance x Hetty x Ex 93-2E x ExGMD –Cary Moser
SCIENTIFIC SWEETIE RAE-ET EX 92-2E 3-11 365 28020 4.2 1189 3.9 977 Aaron gr.dtr sells Dam is 89pt. Sept Storm x Sweetie Rae x 6 more EX dams –Nick Clark
4-05 365 36410 3.6 1296 Her Fancy Toystory Gr.dtr sells Fresh and is a Potential 7th Gen. VG or Ex –Springbrook Farm
More Highlights... -- 10/12 Brokaw from 2 Generations VG then 2E-91, then Snow N Denises Dellia –Tom Barends --Fresh Sanchez x 88 Mr Sam x 89 Linjet –Landis -- Nice May Shottle Yearling, bred 8/17/12 to 7HO9420 Guthrie, 3 VG dams behind her. - Wieber Dairy --Bradnick Summer yrg x VG Aspen 2-yr-old x 8 Generations EX. –Taegan Long --Fresh Dusk x EX Durham x EX 92-2E Leduc –Long Haven --Fresh Sanchez x 88 pt. Bombay 6-01 33320 4.8 1584 3.0 997 –Country Dairy -- Laurin 2 yr old will be scored before sale x 91 pt Durham –Reed Dairy -- Sanchez dtr. Just fresh x 2 VG dams –Wayne Rodgers --Fortune dtr just fresh from 2 VG dams then Starbuck Ada EX-94- 5E –Paul & Sherry Meyer --5 #1 Armani from an excellent 90 red Marker by the excellent 94 3E C Kevinview Ned Dixie-Red. Sturgis Dairy -- 5 #1 Atwoods from an excellent 92 2E Durham by an excellent 93 3E Black Jack
Sales Force
Ike Hunt, Co-Chairman... 989-862-4864 Shaun Hyde, Co-Chairman... 616-291-2773 Eric Westendorp... 269-838-9975 Stan Moser... 517-404-3559
Sale Managed and Sponsored By:
Mike Lortie, Auctioneer... 260-367-1700 Max Dunseth, Pedigrees... 269-251-0232 Jerry Jorgensen... 517-712-0359 Chad Griffith... 513-543-2315
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2013 Indiana Holstein Annual Meeting T
he Indiana Holstein Annual meeting was held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Corn & Soybean Complex. The princess contest was at 8:00 a.m., the Junior meeting started at 9:00 a.m., DHIA began at 10:00 a.m. and a pork chop lunch was served at noon. Following lunch Doug Leman, executive secretary of the Indiana Dairy Producers explained their organization and objectives. The meeting was called to order by president, Todd Jones. Notice of this meeting was published in the MIHN in December 2012 and sent to all members in a letter in December. Minutes of the last annual meeting as published in the booklet were approved on a motion by Dru Mercer and a second by Maurie Kline. Minutes approved. Treasurer’s Report Myron Moyer reviewed the balance sheet and the statement of revenues and expenses of the Association. The balance sheet showed total assets of $83, 720.00. This includes $42,289.00 that was seed money from the last National Convention and $41,431.00 of money in adult checking, juniors, homemakers, memorial and National Convention Accounts. The income statement showed a plus of $6,864.00 for the year. Donations for the 2013 National Convention are starting to come in and are being deposited in an account supervised by J.D. and Bec Wicker. They will receive all income and pay all expenses as related to the 2013 National Convention. Geri Newman moved to accept the treasurer’s report. Dru Mercer seconded the motion. Motion passed. Election of Directors Chairman of the nominating committee, Roger Hibschman, introduced the candidates up for election. District IV: Duane Hill, Fountain City and Jamie Matney, Cambridge City for a two year term. District V: Gene Settles, Clayton, and Liz Kelsay, Whiteland. District VI: J.D. Wicker, Milroy and Linda Finke, Hope. Duane Hill moved to close nominations for District IV, V and VI. Doctor James Bertsch seconded the motion . Motion carried Results of the election: District IV, Duane Hill; District V, Liz Kelsay;
District VI, Linda Finke Nominated by the nominating committee for at large directors were: Ron Fuhrmann, Dru Mercer. Geri Newman moved and Joe Hibschman seconded a motion to nominate J.D. Wicker, Jamie Matney & Gene Settles. Nominations were closed on motion and second by Al & Cindy Kuehnert, chairmen of the Duane Hill and Judy Mudd. There are two to be elected. Results of the At-Large election are: Ron Fuhrmann & Dru Mercer.
2013 National Convention, talking to our group about the convention.
On a motion by Dru Mercer and a second by Nathan Kuehnert, the ballots were destroyed. National Convention Fund Doctor James Bertsch reported that we have $42,130.00 in the convention fund which is to be transferred to a saving account. MIHN Myron Moyer reported that the Magazine showed a loss of $1467.19 as of December 31, 2012. However there were accounts receivable of $4100.00 of which $3800.00 is current. So with the $3800.00 coming in the Magazine was profitable and in sound financial condition. The balance sheet showed total assets of $19,422.06. The ads for the March issue are due by February 10, 2013. Consign to the Michigan sale and get 25% off your ads. Old Business---None New Business Todd Jones introduced Ron Fuhrmann who is on the National Nominating Committee and is on this committee for 3 years. Ron Fuhrmann announced that a vice president will be elected this year and people seeking election are: John Bierbaum, Robert Nyes & Hank Van Exel. People have until March 1, 2013 to announce their candidacy for the board or Vice President. Ron Fuhrmann encouraged people to fill out the application for the Young Breeder Award which is anyone under 40 years of age.
2013 National Convention ---July 7th to 11th Al & Cindy Kuehnert, chairmen of the 2013 National Holstein Convention announced that the Cattle Sale will be held in the Convention Center, which is a 10 minute walk from the Marriott Recognition was announced for those breeders receiving awards for pbr, progressive genetics Downtown which is the site of the National & baa’s. Those breeders that were present to receive the recognition were (front row l-r): Convention. Al & Cindy Kuehnert stressed Duane Hill, Fountain City; Marla Stookey, Milford; Tim Gamble, New Carlisle; Dr. James that we need a lot of volunteers to make Bertsch, Cambridge City; Danyele Clingan, Orland. (back Row l-r): Todd Jones, Marshall; this convention a success. Some of
Richard Thomas, Middlebury; Steve Landis, Goshen; Jeremy Dankert, Bremen; B. Gingerich, Millersburg; Greg Peters, Brownstown; & Alex Jackson, Frankfort.
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the fund raising activities were discussed and all dairymen were encouraged to donate the proceeds from a bull calf directly to the convention fund. There will be other opportunities to advertise your farm to help support the Convention. Dallas Burton is sale manager and will be in Indiana during February to select cattle from Indiana. We need 20 or 30 head from our state. State Show The State Show will be held in Richmond, Indiana at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Cattle may go in Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The Junior Show is Saturday, June 15th and the Open Show is Monday, June 17th. The open show judge will be Nathan Thomas. Awards Holstein USA Fieldman, Max Dunseth, presented the 2012 Progressive Breeders Registry Award, the Progressive Genetics Herd Awards and Indiana’s top BAA Awards.
The Indiana Holstein Association recognized Ray & Naomi Becher, of Decatur, with an Honorary Lifetime Award, Ray & Naomi are pictured with their four daughters.
The Progressive Breeders recognized were: Darrell Richard, Goshen; Dennis Paulus, Elkhart; Ray Eash, Middlebury; Mark A. Thomas, Fountain City; Richard Thomas, Middlebury; Lyle Weaver, Goshen; Steve Landis, Goshen; Duane Hill, Fountain City; Max Paul, Goshen.
Topp was selected to judge the 4-H Holstein Show at the State Fair. The Indiana Juniors are involved in several money makers to raise money for the 2013 National Holstein Convention; air fresheners, cookbooks, bracelets and collecting pennies. The officers for the Indiana Holstein Juniors are: President, Macy Jo Mudd; V.President, Mallarie Stookey; Progressive Genetics Herd Award Winners: Darrell Richard, Sec/Treas, co, Annie Achen/Kananie Price ;Reporter, Julia Lipply; District Goshen; Rauscher Farms, Huntingburg; Nor-Bert Farms, Bremen; I, Jeremy Penrod; District II Danyele Clingan; Dist III Hayley Jackson; William & Susan Gamble, New Carlisle; Tony Bos, Fair Oaks; Brand District IV Jackie Mudd; District V Jodi Jones; District VI Briley Loggan. Dairy, Waterloo; Springbrook Farms, Marshall. At Large: Skylar Clingan, Anna Marie Settles, Bryce Gingerich, Sydney Five Highest BAA Average by Herd Size Day, Hallie Jones, Emily Gill, Luke Gill, Blaine Loggan, Natalie Newman, 10 to 25 Head: 1st: Bruce Gingerich, Millersburg; 2nd: Bertschland Kaylee Godwin, Katelyn Godwin. Farms, Cambridge City; 3rd: Rich Nisen, Leesburg; 4th: Lookwell Indiana Holstein Princess Contest Farm, Elkhart; 5th: Hy-class Holstein, Churubusco. Marla Stookey announced the Indiana Holstein Princess. Sabra Jackson, 26 to 40 Head: 1st: Steve Landis, Goshen; 2nd: Greg Peters, Brownstown; 3rd: Dennis Paulus, Elkhart;4th: Ray Eash, Middlebury; 5th: Lukus Hively, Kimmell
41 to 55 Head: 1st: Paul Engleking, Greenfield; 2nd: Jeff & Gina Stookey, Milford; 3rd: Mayhill Farms, Fountain City; 4th: Lyle Weaver, Goshen. 56 Head & Over: 1st: Springbrook Farm, Marshall;2nd: Richard Thomas, Middlebury; 3rd: Paul Farm, Goshen; 4th: Terry Penick, Orland; 5th: Myron & Michael Oesch, Middlebury. Holstein Report Holstein USA Fieldman, Max Dunseth reported the 362,669 animals were registered in 2012. This number is the highest in the history of the Association. The Holstein USA ‘s website tells many facts about Holstein.
Frankfort, was chosen to represent the Indiana Holstein Association this year. There were 4 contestants this year and they were all excellent. They were: Briley Logan, Manilla; Julia Lipply, Plymouth; Amanda Minich, LaPorte. Sabra Jackson presented her speech to the group. Hoosier Homemaker Award Robin Matlock announced that Annie Achen, Ambia, won the $500.00 Hoosier Homemaker Scholarship Award. Honorary Life Time Member Duane Hill read the many accomplishments of the 2013 Honorary Life Time Member, Ray Becher, Decatur. Ray and his wife Naomi and four daughters were at the meeting to receive his award.
Derek Blough Heart & Soul Award Geri Newman, Michelle Blough & Emily Blough presented the Derek Richard Thomas, pictured with his wife Blough Heart & Soul Award to Jodi Jones, Marshall, Indiana. Jodi Trula, received the Master Breeder has been an inspiration to everyone. Jodi Is the daughter of Mike & Master Breeder Award In the absence of last year’s Award. Bobbi Jones. Master Breeder Winner, Junior Report Dave Gierhart, Dru Mercer presented the award to Richard Thomas, Macy Jo Mudd, Berne, gave the junior report. She reported that Eric Middlebury. Richard has had a positive impact on Indiana Holsteins as well as the Holstein Breed. Richard & his wife Trula were on hand to receive his award. Meeting Adjourned Duane Hill moved to adjourn. Dru Mercer seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned
Jodi Jones received the Derek Blough Heart & Soul Award. Michelle Blough and her daughter Emilie Blough, presented Jodi with the award. Spring 2013
We would like to thank Myron and Sara Jane Moyer for their years of service to our Association. They will be retiring at the end of 2013. We are searching for candidates interested in the position. Contact Todd Jones or another board member for more information.
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Watch for Consignments in The Spring Foundation Sale & Spartan Spectacular Sale in March!
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Dairy Field Day
MSU Dairy Education and Judging Field Day Learn about Educational Opportunities at MSU! Prepare for Dairy Judging Contests Thursday, March 21, 2013 • MSU Livestock Pavilion • 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Presented by MSU Department of Animal Science, MSU Dairy Club and Judging Team Lead Instructor: Dr. Joe Domecq, Coordinator, MSU Dairy Judging Program Assisted by members of the MSU Dairy Judging Team and Dairy Club Activities Include
Tentative Agenda
• Learn about educational opportunities at MSU and the Department of Animal Science
9:15-9:30 Registration and Welcome
• Meet members of the MSU Dairy Club and Judging Team
9:30-10:45 Classroom instruction and example of oral reasons 10:45-11:30 Practice class and reason example 11:30-12:00 Judge two classes
• Learn how to evaluate a class of cows
12:00-1:00 Lunch (Provided by MSU Dairy Club and Judging Teams)
• Learn the basics of giving oral reasons
1:00-1:45 Participants will give reasons
• Hear examples of oral reasons • Place classes of cows and heifers and hear official reasons
Various speakers, including students, from MSU CANR and ANS Advanced group - Two sets
(Advanced is anyone who has participated in a National or State Contest)
Beginner - One set 1:45-2:00 Wrap-up with official placings & reasons
• Practice oral reasons
Preregistration REQUIRED (To determine number for lunch and reasons) Direct questions to Dr. Domecq (domecqjo@msu.edu)
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Students/Youth Attending _________________________________________________________ Total Number ______ Advanced ______ Beginning ______ Teacher/Coach Attending ___________________________________ School/Chapter/Club ______________________________________ Send Registration Information to: Dr. Joe Domecq, MSU Department of Animal Science, 474 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824 FAX 517-353-1699 Or Email form to domecqjo@msu.edu
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Julie Alexander receives 2013 Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award
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ulie Alexander, of Hanover, has been named this year’s winner of the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award. She was presented with the award on Feb. 7 at the 11th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference in Frankenmuth. The Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award, sponsored annually by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, recognizes one outstanding Michigan dairy farm family member for his or her dedication to promoting dairy products. Award recipients possess extensive dairy promotion accomplishments and have dedicated numerous hours of volunteer service to the dairy industry and his or her local community. Alexander has been married to her husband Jeff for 26 years and the couple has four children, Andrew, Adam, Jared and Anna, and one granddaughter, Addison. Along with their oldest son Andrew, they operate Na-Lar Farm, a third generation family farm that includes 1,000 acres and a 90-head herd of Holsteins that ranks among the top 10 herds in the state for milk production. An active volunteer in the community and her children’s school, promoting the dairy industry has simply been a way of life for the Jackson County dairy woman. For many years, Alexander presented one-hour talks about dairy farming to the Hanover-Horton first grade classes, and she held an annual Easter egg hunt on the family’s farm for 100 community children for 13 years. Jackson County residents were able to attain an up close appreciation for the daily responsibilities tied to operating a dairy farm during two full-day Family Farm Fests hosted at the family’s farm, and Alexander’s Labor Day gathering every three years drew in more than 400 people from both rural and urban neighborhoods.
Julie Alexander, Hanover, was the recipient of the 2013 Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award presented by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan.
“Julie Alexander’s many years of leadership in promoting the dairy industry and volunteering in her community exemplify the essence of the Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award,” said Sharon Toth, chief executive officer of UDIM, headquartered in Okemos. “We are proud to honor Julie for her dedication, accomplishments and service to the dairy industry.” UDIM is the umbrella organization for the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Michigan. These non-profit organizations provide dairy product promotion and nutrition education services on behalf of funding members. For more information about the UDIM, visit www.udim.org.
Alexander has served on numerous dairy industry groups ranging from the NorthStar–DHI Advisory Group to representing the state at the National Milk Producers’ Federation conference to being a member of the state and national Holstein association and actively participating with the Michigan Farm Bureau. She was named the Jackson County Dairy Woman of the Year in 1993 and received the Jackson County Farm Bureau Service to Agriculture Award in 2004. Alexander is currently serving her second term as a Jackson County Commissioner representing the 6th District, which covers Concord, Spring Arbor, Pulaski and Hanover Townships. She oversees the County’s Education Strategic Priority, and serves as the chairperson of the County’s Education Team, Cradle to Career (C2C) Initiative, the Jackson 2020 Education Strand and the County’s Human Services Committee. Alexander has 22 years of teaching experience covering the gamut from middle school English Language Arts to adult education. 16
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Rod-er-Dic Starbuck Ada 5E-94 7x All-Michigan and Winner 1993 Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity Lifetime 165,206M 6,299F 5,647P
Rod-er-Dic Star Tab Ada EX-92
3rd, ‘95 Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity Starbuck Ada’s daughter by Tab.
Starbuck Ada’s Dams: Rod-er-Dic Enhancer Melvin Ada 2-04 137 10,560M 3.4 357F 3.5 367P N/S - Lost her as a 2-Year-Old. Winterfield Enhancer Ada-ET VG-87 2-04 365 22,960M 3.2 728F 3.1 711P Winterfield King Angel EX-91 6-09 365 28060 3.3 920F Life 1707d 105,550M 3.5 3725F For-Le Hardy Ruth Alice EX-91 9-08 322 27,560M 3.5 966F Life 181,790M 3.7 6795F
Rod-er-Dic Durham Amy 2E-94
Rod-er-Dic Morty Amy 2E-91
2nd Place 2006 Great Lakes State Futurity 3rd, ‘07 Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity Over 206,000M Lifetime to date Life 112,609M 3,952F 3,379P Durham Amy and Morty Amy are Ada’s Granddaughters out of a VG-87 Leader
Selling in the Foundation Sale
To the Spartan Spectacular Sale
Born September 25, 2010 Entered in the 2014 Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity... She could be the one!
Born December 2, 2012 Fortune Angelica’s fancy full-aged Alexander heifer. Don’t miss this one!
Rod-er-Dic Fortune Angelica
Rod-er-Dic Alexandria
Dam: Rod-er-Dic Outside Angela (VG-87) Gr’dam: Rod-er-Dic Storm Angela-ET VG-86 3rd dam is Starbuck Ada 5E-94!!!
More than 20 All-Michigan and Reserve All-Michigan honors received to date from this cow family. Also, don’t miss our consignments to the Top-of-Michigan Sale.
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Indiana Holstein Juniors T
he Indiana Junior Holstein Association held their annual state meeting, Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Indianapolis. With numerous junior members present, the agenda was packed full of items to discuss for the upcoming year. Elections for the 2013 board are always the start to the annual meeting. The 2013 Junior Holstein Board is as follows: President-Macy Jo Mudd, VicePresident- Mallarie Stookey, Secretary/TreasurerAnnie Achen and Kanani Price, Reporter-Julia Lipply, district representatives, District I- Jeremy Penrod, District II-Danyele Clingan, District III-Hayley Jackson, The Indiana Juniors are excited to host the 2013 National Holstein Convention and District IV-Jackie Mudd, District V-Jodi Jones and look forward to seeing several other juniors at the convention. District VI-Briley Loggan. District-at-Large members and is an eight-year 4-H member. She is also active in FFA as well as are: Skylar Clingan, Annamarie Settles, Sydney Day, Bryce Gingerich, showing at both the state and national levels. Sabra is the daughter Hallie Jones, Natalie Newman, Emily Gill, Luke Gill, Blaine Loggan, of Neil and Lora Jackson and has one brother, Alex and two sisters, Kaylee Godwin and Katelyn Godwin. Congratulations to all board Rachel and Hayley. members! Congratulations, Annie! The 2013 Indiana State Holstein Show will take place June 12th – Annie Achen of Benton County was the 2013 recipient of the Hoosier 17th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, IN. Tack and Homemaker scholarship for $500. Annie is a senior at Benton Central cattle may be brought in beginning June 12. The junior show will be and is very devoted to her family’s dairy farm. Annie also shows her held June 15th starting at 9:00 am. Open show will be June 17 with dairy cattle at the local, state and national levels. Nathan Thomas of Ohio officiating the show. The judges for the Indiana State Fair were discussed and the 4-H The juniors had a very successful meeting, talking about state show show, on Sunday, August 11, will be judged by Eric Topp, with the judges and possible awards to be given for Grand and Reserve open show, on Wednesday, August 14, being judged by Dean Dohle. Champion, first place, etc. The three judges nominated were Dusty Schirm, Brian Behnke, and Jeff Butler. Different ideas for awards were The National Holstein Convention will be held in Indianapolis on July 7th-11th 2013! It is our time to shine and show the other states embroidered jackets/windbreakers, chairs, blankets, and buckets how much we Indiana juniors love the dairy industry! The juniors of fun miscellaneous items and show supplies. We also discussed will have MANY opportunities to be involved with this exciting event. fundraiser ideas. We are still doing the I (heart) cow bracelets, There will be a recreation center open to the juniors, a talent contest windbreakers, t-shirts and cookbooks to raise the needed funds for and mixer dance, a race track tour, chances to compete in the dairy the convention this July. New ideas for a fundraiser that were brought bowl, a water park, and many other thrilling activities. There will be up were air fresheners with the National Convention logo on them, tours offered to many prosperous dairy farms and there will be a and a dance on one night during state show that would cost the guest speaker on the last night of the convention. There will also juniors $1 to attend and any adults who wanted to participate could be a raffle for the juniors that will include an iPad, a kindle and a attend for $5. basket of miscellaneous Congratulations, Jodi! Indiana goodies. For ticket This year’s recipient of the Derek Blough Heart and Soul Award was information please contact Jodi Jones of Marshall. Jodi is a tremendous individual both in and Marla, Robin, or any junior. out of the show ring who has always had a heart and passion for her Please try to be at our Holsteins. She is a sophomore at the Indiana School for the Blind and convention at least one day Visually Impaired and the daughter of Mike and Bobbie Jones. Jodi to help make it as great as recently won showmanship at the 2012 North American International possible. As we support the Livestock dairy industry, we need to Exposition. remember to help promote Through her Indiana dairy farms during sportsmanship and this exciting convention. great character, As the agriculture industry Jodi is very Royalty... 2013 Indiana Holstein continues to be challenged deserving of this Princess Sabra Jackson, pictured daily, we are often reminded award. with 2012 Indiana Holstein of the challenges we face, Congratulations, Princess, Macy Jo Mudd (right). as the world continues to Sabra! advance. It is an ongoing Sabra Jackson challenge to promote our product and the healthiness of not only of Frankfort was milk but our cows as well. I challenge each individual to be involved crowned the 2013 and continue to be positive promoters of milk and our dairy cows Jodi Jones received the 2013 Derek Blough Indiana Holstein not only everyday, but to also promote the upcoming convention in Heart and Soul Award for her outstanding Princess. Sabra Indianapolis. Together we can make a difference by telling the true sportsmanship and character. Derek’s is a sophomore story of our life as dairy farmers to the consumers around us. mom and sister, Michelle and Emilie, at Clinton Prairie Your Reporter, Julia Lipply presented her with the award. 20
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LONG-HAVEN SANCHEZ RHUBARB VG-86 Selling a stylish December Fever sister to Rhubarb and a VG-86 2 YO Damion out of EX Roy backed by 15 gen. EX…T. Long
TRI-KOEBEL LJ FEARLESS EX-93 Fearsome EX-94, Freedom EX-93, Fear This EX-94, and now, a stunning June Windbrook out of Fearless that looks the part...L. Moser
MS KOEBEL DUNDEE JEN EX-91 Flashy 6/12 Deuce X VG-86 Aspen then Jen and 8 more gen. VG/EX. ….Koebel Also offering a Dec. Whiteface X VG-86 Aspen from Terrason Noelani EX-90 with 8 generations VG/EX….Koebel
GEURINK JET PUMPKIN-RED VG-85 Ambrose fall calf out of the 2nd Red & White fall yrlng in milk at the ‘12 NAILE followed by several gen. EX....Geurink
SHOREMAR S ALICIA EX-97 3E Growthy Dec. Oxford X Goldwyn 2-Yr-Old followed by EX-91 Gibson from the heart of the Alicia family....L. Bush
HARDYS DURHAM DOLLY EX-94 Silky black Sept. Sid out of Dolly’s VG-86 mat sis. Dam’s full sister Danika EX-91 .... Hardy
More Exciting Consignments • +2133G Sept Punch out of a Big Time. 2nd dam: 32,240 4.4F 3.3P...Country Dairy • Dec. Shameless out of Superstition 2 YO tracing to Eland Pam EX-90...Gamble • Red Hot Sept. Ultimate calf out of an GP-81 Restore with 19,370 4.7F 3.8P...JVB • Fancy Dec. Alexander from deep show pedigree. 4th dam Ada 5E-94...Rod-Er-Dic • Goldwyn summer yrlng from the Duchess EX-93 and Dixie EX-93 family....VanHaitsma • Polled Red Balti from the Ricecrest Terry Tory EX-93 family....Cole Other Consignors Include: T&H Dairy, Winterfield, Petro Farms, Green Meadow Farms, MSU Dairy, Berby, Heisler & more!
This year’s sale offers a variety of show ring quality, high production, and genomics! The heifers range in age from winter calves to summer yearlings. Look for more details on our website!
SALE CONTACTS: LAUREN BUSH (810)844-6159, JW HART (517)574-3758, BRITNEY ZONDLAK (616)890-3397 Catalogs will be available online soon: www.msu.edu/~dairyclb Spring 2013
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(age as of day of show)
9:00 a.m. ...........Great lakes spring holstein show Judge: John Erbsen, Lanark, IL
Division 1: 8-12 • Division 2: 13-15 • Division 3: 16 & over
8:30 a.m ............showmanship
SAtuRDAy • MARCH 23
6:00 p.m. ..........Michigan Jersey spring show
FRIDAy • MARCH 22
Junior Show
DATE
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No. of Entries
No. of Extra 5Ft.
*After March 16, 2013
Total Due
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No. of Late* Entries __________ x $30/entry = _________
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No. of Extra 5Ft.
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No. of Late* Entries ___________ x $50/entry = __________
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ENtRIES DuE MARCH 16, 2013
Any person and/or immediate family member of a person who owes the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club or the Michigan Jersey News more than $50 and is over 90 days delinquent will not be able to show in any state sponsored show including the Michigan Jersey Show. The debt must be paid by close of entries.
Please note: Anyone who owes the Michigan Holstein Association or the Michigan-Indiana News more that $100 and is over 90 days delinquint will not be able to show in any state sponsored show including the Great Lakes Spring Show.
Open Show
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There is no entry fee for state sale animals. If you purchase cattle from the Foundation Sale or Spartan Spactacular and want to exhibit, you must enter your animal by or at the conclusion of the sale on Friday, March 22. nO eXCePTIOnS.
13. DRY COWS: Entries in dry cow classes must have produced a live calf within 18 months or prove to be with calf. A cow shown dry must have been reported dry on DHI records or any cow that was last fresh 280 days or more, prior to the date of the show, may be shown at the option of the exhibitor in either the dry or milking cow class. The DHI sheet must accompany animals to be shown in the dry cow classes.
12. FIRST BRED AND OWNE D: First place bred and owned animals will be recognized for the highest placing animal bred and owned by the exhibitor, as determined by registration certificate. Breeder is to be determined as the owner of the dam at the time of service; where a herd is registered in the names of different members of a family residing on one farm, where the herd is one unit and everyone is using the same prefix, all entries may be considered as Bred and Owned by Exhibitor.
11. SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions may be made both in and out of respective classes. Changes must be made before the close of entries.
10. PREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARD: The Premier Exhibitor award is presented to the exhibitor of no more than six animals. all shown in the single classes, which total the most points. EXHIBIT OR DEFIN ED: The exhibitor must be the owner or member of a partnership owning the animal. Where animals are registered in the names of different members of a family residing on one farm and where the herd is one unit, all animal may be considered exhibited by that unit.
**l- Premi er Breeder Awardward , The exhibitor winning the most points on six or less animals.
**k- Premi er Ex hibitor ibitor Awardward , The exhibitor winning the most point on six or less animals.
21- DAM AND DAUGHTER, any cow and one of her female off spring, any age, may be owned by more than one exhibitor.
20- PRODUCE OF DAM, two offspring, any age, from the same dam. May be owned by more than one exhibitor. One bull permitted.
19- THREE BEST FEMALES, all three must be bred and at least one owned by exhibitor.
18- DAIRY HE RD, four milking or dry cows all owned by the exhibitor.
**E- SEN IOR AND RESERVE SEN IOR CHAMPION-JUNIOR SHOW: from classes 13-18. First and second place animals will be considered. **F- Gra nd and Reserve Gra nd Champio n Femal e-Junior Show : Junior, Intermediate and Senior Champions will be considered. **G-SEN IOR AND RESERVE SEN IOR CHAMPION-OPEN SHOW: from classes 13-18. First and second place animals will be considered. **H- Gra nd and Reserve Gra nd Champio n Femal e-Open Show : Junior, Intermediate and Senior Champions will be considered. **I- Best udd er of show : from the best uddered animals in the individual classes. One award will be presented. **J- Gra nd and Reserve Bred by Ex hibitor ibitor : from the first place animals in the individual classes.
17- DRY COW
16- 125,000 POUND COW, any cow, any age, with official lifetime credits over 125,000 pounds of milk as of show day as verified by DHI records or performance pedigree.
9. PREMIER BREE DER AWARD: The Premier Breeder award is presented to the breeder of no more than 6 animals, all shown in the single classes, which total the most points. No entry is required and the winner need not be an exhibitor at the show nor the owner of the point-winning animals. BREEDER DEFIN ED: The owner of the dam at the time of service shall be considered the breeder. Where animals are registered in the names of different members of a family residing on one farm and where the herd is one unit, all animals shall be considered bred by that unit.
15- AGED COW, born before September 1, 2007.
Sr. Females 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
14- FIVE YEAR OLD COW, born after August 31, 2007 and before September 1, 2008.
13- FOUR YEAR OLD COW, born after August 31, 2008 and before September 1, 2009.
**D-INTERMEDIATE AND RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION-OPEN SHOW:from classes 8-12. First and second place animals will be considered.
Jr. Females, Dry Cows 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Placing 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
8. POINT SYSTEM: The point system for determining Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor Awards shall be as follows:
Check in will be... Thursday, March 21 from noon-4 p.m. Late check-in will be on Friday, from 10-noon. Additions, deletions and class changes must be made by 4:00 pm on March 22.
**C-INTERMEDIATE AND RESERVE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION-JUNIOR SHOW: from classes 8-12. First and second place animals will be considered.
6. SHOW AUTHORITY: The Show Committee, Michigan Holstein Association and the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club, its agents reserve the final and absolute right to interpret the rules and regulations of the show and will settle all matters in connection with the show. 7. EXHIBITORS: All show people are encouraged to display a standard exhibitors card harness with class number clearly visible, and are encouraged to wear white pants/jeans or skirt.
12- SEN IOR THREE YEAR OLD, born after August 31, 2009 and before March 1, 2010.
5. DHI RECORDS: It shall be the responsibility of each exhibitor to make available all registrations, health or DHI sheets.
10- SEN IOR TWO YEAR OLD COW, born after August 31, 2010 and before March 1, 2011.
9- JUNIOR TWO YEAR OLD COW, born after February 28, 2011 and before September 1, 2011.
11- JUNIOR THREE YEAR OLD COW, born after February 28, 2010 and before September 1, 2010.
8- No n-lactati lactatilactati ng Jr. Two year old , Please note: this entry is not considered for any champion ribbon. Born 3-1-11 through 8-31-11.
7- JUNIOR BEST THREE FEMALES, from the calf and yearling classes, all must be bred and at least one owned by exhibitor.
**B- Junior and Reserve Junior Champio n- Open Show : from the calf and yearling classes, first and second place animals will be considered.
**A- ju nior and reserve ju nior champio n - ju nior show : from the calf and yearling classes. First and second place animals will be considered.
6- FALL YEARLING HE IFER, born after August 31, 2011 and before December 1, 2011.
5- WINTER YEARLING HE IFER, born after November 30, 2011 and before March 1, 2012.
4- SPRING YEARLING HE IFER, born after February 28, 2012 and before June 1, 2012.
3- SUMMER YEARLING HE IFER, born after May 31, 2012 and before September 1, 2012.
2- FALL HE IFER CALF, born after August 31, 2012 and before December 1, 2012.
1- WINTER HE IFER CALF, born after November 30, 2012 and before March 1, 2013.
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4. HE ALTH CERTIFICATES: Michigan official Health Rules must be observed. All cattle exhibited must be free of contagious and infectious disease including extensive ringworm, scab, mange, and warts. Cattle under quarantine are not eligible for exhibition. All decisions regarding health of any animals shall be made by the official veterinarian and implemented by the show chairman.ALL CATTL E MU ST HAVE AN OFFICIAL RFID TAG.
3. YOUTH CLASSES: Youth classes include 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,1 3,14,15,16,17 and 18. The Junior and Reserve Junior Champion will be selected from the first and second place winner from classes: 1,2,3,4,5, and 6. The Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate Champion will be selected from the first and second place winners from classes 8,9,10,11 and 12. Senior and Reserve Senior Champion will be selected from the first and second place winners from classes 13,14,15,16,17 and 18. Grand and Reserve Grand Champion will be selected from the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Champions.
2. JUNIOR MEMBERS: Holstein Junior members must have project animals registered in their name and they must show their animal, or have another junior member show their animal to compete in the junior division and to qualify for the junior ribbons in the class. Holstein Show Ownership - Animals two years and over must be prior to January first of the year shown. Ownership of animals less than two years old must be prior to June first of the year shown. All animals exhibited in sho wmansh ip must be owned by the junior sho wperso n.
1. ELIGIBILITY: All animals exhibited at shows must be accompanied by the registration certificate; no photostatic copies will be accepted. All animals must be registered by the Holstein Association of America or the Holstein Association of Canada or the American Jersey Cattle Association. Ownership shall be established by the name on the certificate of registry or the presentation of the certificate of registry along with a signed and completed transfer and fee, which will be forwarded to the respective association. Each Holstein animal must be at least 87%-RHA.
CheCk In Cattle may move on Tuesday, March 19 after noon. Remember to have your RFID tags in place before you leave your farm.
Entries are due March 16, 2013. • Late Entries Close at 4:00 p.m., March 22, 2013. No Late Entries in Show Catalog. All 2013 state sale animals are eligible to be shown - see sales management.
Michigan holstein association 3250 Dietz Rd., Williamston, MI 48895 • Phone & Fax: 517-655-6590 Checks made payable to: Michigan Holstein Association
Mail all EntriEs and FEEs For thE GrEat lakEs sprinG holstEin show and the MichiGan sprinG JErsEy show.
Local Hotel: Red Roof Inn, 3615 Dunckel Rd., Lansing, MI 48910 (800-RED-ROOF=1-800733-7663) Reserve early (A limited number of rooms have been held and they WILL be released after March 10). The rate will start at $50.99; mention “BO29MIHOAS” to receive discounted rate.
Holstein and Jersey show exhibitor please use the same entry form.
(Copies May Be Made of this Entry Form)
More Entry Forms are Availabe from the MHA Office or http://www.michiganholstein.com
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Holstein & Jersey
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DISTRICT VII TOP-OF-MICHIGAN SALE April 20 SATURDAY • 11:00 a.m. ISABELLA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
All Registered Breeds Sale
Call or text Mark Bontekoe at 231-510-0764 with your consignment. A glance at a couple early consignments... • Sept. Brokaw Calf sells. Dam is GP Everett x VG Rolex x VG Manhattan x EX Formation x VG Royalty x VG DOM Highlight back to the Janeland Explosion IVY EX-91 GMD DOM. -Barends • Absolute *RC April ‘11 heifer sells bred 8/16 to Ladd. Dam is GP Advent x VG Kite x EX Integrity x GP Fancy Paul x EX Mark x VG Elevation x VG Bandit. - Barends
Gr’dam: End-Road Shottle Bell-ET VG-88 EX-MS 4-01 2x 365 29990 3.8 1136 • Mogul October calf sells x VG-85 Buffy.
Gr’dam: End-Road O-Man Butter VG-85 VG-MS DOM 4-09 2x 365 32640 4.6 1499 3.1 1009 • Patriot April “Locator List” calf, dam GP83.
Then VG-88 GMD DOM Marshall Bug, 2E-91 GMD DOM Marty Beetle, followed by 6 more VG/EX dams many GMD DOM dams. - Molhoek
Gr’dam: End-Road Shottle Maria End-Road Boliver Maisha-ET VG-87 VG-87 EX-MS Dam: End-Road Shottle Maze-ET EX-92 DOM 3-10 2x 365 39510 4.7 1844 3.3 1299 • Maisha sells 3rd Dam: End-Road Finley Mika-ET VG-85 1-11 2x 365 31170 2.9 907 2.7 854 • Robust January Heifer sells from GP84 Jeeves Mita Extended Pedigree: End-Road Rubytom Mimi 2E-90 GMD DOM • 3-03 2x 365 36740 3.2 1158 3.0 1087 • Life 1524 118,360 3.5 4190 3.2 3761 End-Road Ramona Maria-ET VG-85 • End-Road Choice Mandy EX-91 GMD DOM • End-Road Rex Margy VG-85 • Brownson Minnie Mandingo EX-94 GMD DOM • Brownson Mars Margy VG-85 GMD DOM - Molhoek Gr’Dam: End-Road Shottle Maze-ET EX-92 EX-MS DOM 4-03 2x 365 42750 4.4 1886 3.4 1439 3rd: End-Road Teamster Maine-ET VG-85 GMD 2-01 2x 365 28480 3.8 1082 3.0 868 • Sharpie March Yearling sells from VG-86
To request a full catalog... Call or text (231-510-0764) or email katrinabontekoe@hotmail.com
SALE PERSONNEL Paul Warner, Charlotte 614-296-5038 cell Auctioneer
Max Dunseth, Coldwater Chad Kreeger, Cass City 269-251-0232 cell 517-294-3484 cell Pedigrees Ringman
Mark Bontekoe • 231-510-0764 • Sale Chairman Spring 2013
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Sale Sponsored, Managed and Clerked by Michigan District VII Holstein Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gail Fry Jessica Fry Joe Kulhawick Alan Clark Mark Bontekoe Tom Barends Doug Stevens Rod Daniels Kenda Rivera 25
calendar 2013
March 8, 2013 (5 to 6 p.m.) - Holstein USA Regional Meeting Sidney, Ohio at Sidney Inn & Conference Center March 21, 2013 - Michigan Dairy Education and Judging Field Day East Lansing, MI March 22, 2013 - Michigan Spring Foundation Sale East Lansing, MI, Michigan Holstein Association, mgr. March 23, 2013 - Great Lakes Spring Show MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI March 28, 2013 - Spring Genomic and Type Spotlight Sale at 11:00 a.m. Angola, Indiana, CanAm Sales, mgr. April 6, 2013 - Westvale-Vu Open House Nashville, Michigan April 8, 2013 - 2013 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship Georgia Dome, Atlanta April 9, 2013 Official Genetic Evaluation Release April 20 ,2013 - Top of Michigan Sale District VII, Mt. Pleasant, MI April 27, 2013 - Purdue Boilermaker Sale West Lafayette, IN May 24, 2013 - “Thirty Something” West Union, Iowa May 25, 2013 - Field of Dreams Finale West Union, Iowa, Fayette Co. Fairgrounds
July 8-11, 2013 - 2013 National Holstein Convention Indianapolis, Indiana July 15 - July 19, 2013 - Michigan Dairy Expo MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI July 16, 2013 - Michigan Youth Dairy Days Cow Show MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI July 16 - July 18, 2013 - Michigan Ag Expo East Lansing, MI July 19, 2013 - All-Michigan Holstein Show MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
Holstein Show Madison, WI October 4 - World Classic 2012 Madison, WI, Tom Morris LTD, mgr. November 9 - Grand National Junior Holstein Show NAILE, Louisville, KY November 11 - Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show NAILE, Louisville, KY December 3, 2013 Official Genetic Evaluation Release
August 13, 2013 Official Genetic Evaluation Release August 28, 2013 - Celebrate Summer Futures Sale Allegan, Michigan at VerHage Holsteins, CanAm Sales Management, mgr. August 29, 2013 - Celebrate Summer Sale Allegan, Michigan at VerHage Holsteins, CanAm Sales Management, mgr. September 7 - 12, 2013 - 50th AllAmerican Dairy Show Harrisburg, Pennsylvania October 1 - 5, 2013 - World Dairy Expo Madison, WI
June 15, 2013 - Ri-Val-Re Select Sale Ri-Val-Re Farms, Webberville, Michigan
October 1 - International Junior Holstein Show Madison, WI
June 15, 2013 (Saturday) - Indiana State Holstein Junior Show at 9:00 a.m. Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN
October 3 - 4, 2013 - Grand International R&W Show Madison, WI
June 17, 2013 (Monday) - Indiana State Holstein Open Show at 9:00 a.m. Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN
October 4 - 5, 2013 - International
Bovine Beautician......................... 18
Moram Holsteins...........................
Spring Spotlight Sale.................... 28
End-Road Farms............................ 10
National Holstein Convention...... 14-15
Starward Farms............................. 19
End-Road Farms............................ 13
Northstar........................................ 27
Top of Michigan Sale..................... 25
Green Meadow............................... 11
Northstar........................................ 18
Tumbleweed...................................
Kuehnert Dairy............................... 22
Reed Dairy Farm............................ 10
Wardin Brothers............................ 18
Lemarju.......................................... 16
Rod-er-Dic Farm............................ 17
Westvale-Vu................................... 5
Long-Haven Farms........................ 3
Rosable Farm................................. 10
Wohlfert Dairy................................ 18
Michigan Spring Foundation Sale 7-Jun
Sandy Ridge Holsteins................. 10
Wonder-Bred.................................. 16
MMPA.............................................. 2
Spartan Spectacular Sale............. 21
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HARVUE ROY FROSTY EX-97 EX-MS 2X All-American, Selling Frosty’s 2150 GTPI Shamrock, HIGHEST GTPI Frosty in the World!
RONELEE BOLIVER DREARY-ET VG-86 GTPI 2136 Several dtrs sell from Dreary incl 2417 GTPI Super Large, 2387 GTPI Punch
MORNINGVIEW SUPER DEANN GTPI 2309 Super from Roxy family, Selling Deann’s 2456 GTPI 3564 DGV McCutchen
TOM-ANNA 2232 SIGNIF-P-ET GTPI 1846 2232 Signif-P, #2 PO Cow of Breed, SELLS w/ 1st Choice Golden PP guaranteed PP and Grafeeti mat sis!
RI-VAL-RE ADV WIN GO-RED-ET EX-90 EX-MS GTPI 1797 Selling Win Go’s EARLY Golden PP, Relief P, S Effect P, Dolo pregs Selling from Win Go’s RC Observer GTPI 2101 EARLY Golden PP, Earnhardt P, Relief P, Dolo P pregs
RI-VAL-RE LB ROSE-P-RED-ET GP83 GTPI 1872 Transmitting high genomics, selling Earnhardt P, Galaxy, S Effect P, Shan, Showdown pregs
CLEAR-ECHO ROSS 2331-ET GTPI 2072 From EX94 Ramo 1200, Offerings from Ross incl 2428 GTPI Uno, 2394 Mogul, 2310 GTPI Uno
RONELEE ROSS DECORE-ET GTPI 2231 Toystory Darva EX92 then Dabble! Selling Decore’s Large dtr GTPI 2414
RI-VAL-RE MOM ELEGANCE-ET VG-85 GTPI 2238 Selling EARLY Golden PP pregs
Photo Credits: Frosty & Dreary © Beth Herges, Deann & Ross © Cybil Fisher Win Go, Rose-P, Nikki & Observer © Frank Robinson, Elegance © Jenny Thomas
RI-VAL-RE OBSRVR NIKKI-ET GTPI 2276 Selling Earnhardt P, Galaxy, Shan pregs
SONRAY-ACRES SOC OBSERVER VI GTPI 2385 Selling EARLY Golden PP, Sympatico, Meridian, Shan pregs