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Purple Ribbon Classic
Saturday, March 5, 2022 • 11:30 a.m. • Marshfield Fairgrounds Park, Marshfield, WI
KHW REGMENT APPLE B-RED-ETN
EX-90 9/21 RED Moovin and 6/21 RED Altitude granddaughters of Apple B Sell! Reggie & Krysty Kamps 608-330-2007 From the Apples, a 3/21 RED Unstopabull x EX-92 Apples Aria x EX-96 Apple! Eric Wachtendonk 715-568-4133 12/21 RED Altitude gr. dtr. of Apple B sells! Corey Feldman 952-239-8752
COOKVIEW GOLDWYN MONIQUE
EX-96 3E All-American 4-Yr-Old Cow 2013 A 3/21 Warrior sells from the Monique family! Next dams are EX-91 and EX-94 x Monique! Red Carpet 814-979-5314
L-MAPLES ADVENT CALLI-RED
EX-94 Nom. All-Am. R&W Aged Cow 2018 Unanimous All-Am. R&W 5Yr 2017 A 9/21 RED Avalanche maternal sister to Calli sells! Next dams EX-91 2E Advent Cait and EX-91 3E Rubens Candy, 4x top 5 at WDE. Show family, show promise! William Schultz 920-528-8562
SILVERMAPLE DAMION CAMOMILE
EX-95 All-American & All-Canadian 2010&2011 Int. & Res. Grand Champ WDE 2011 A 9/21 Sidekick sells from the Camomile family! Next dams EX Archrival x EX-92 Doorman x Camomile. Golden Oaks 517-242-6458
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12/21 Solomon x EX-92 Durham Ariel x EX-97 Alicia! - Jeremy Holthaus 608-778-6341 12/21 Parfect x VG-86 Chief x EX-90 Absolute, from the Gingerhearts at Welsh-Edge! - Grass Ridge 715-459-4735 12/21 RED Altitude x Avalanche Saphire x EX Defiant Nom. Jr. AA 5Yr! - Kress-Hill Dairy 920-207-6523 12/21 Warrior x VG-88 Day x EX Planet Silk. - Gary Popp 715-571-9177 12/21 RED Warrior x EX-90 Jacot - Brandon Flannery 608-558-3594 10/21 Thunderstruck x EX Doorman x EX-94 3E Atwood Lizette! - Second-Look 920-477-2743 9/21 RED Warrior x Addiction-P x Absolute x EX-93 Advent. - Reed Holthaus 608-386 -9943 9/21 RED Polled Latenight x EX Avalanche x EX-94 Destry Tanya x EX-93 Advent Tally. - Royal Vista 920-420-4753 9/21 RED Warrior x EX-93 Secure x EX-93 Contender x EX-92 Talent x EX Gibson, from the Tony Rae’s! - Horn 715-613-9939 9/21 Jordy x EX-94 3E Big Time x VG Duplex x VG-86 GMD Morty. - Craig Carncross 608-592-2560 9/21 Diamondback x EX Sid, maternal sisters Nom. AA and All-WI! - Ryan Smith 608-325-3627 9/21 RED Warrior x EX Absolute x EX Advent x EX-91 Redwood, Nom. AA R&W! - Todd Hoesly 920-558-0739 9/21 Diamondback x Solomon x EX-92 Tor. - Dorsland 715-340-0422 9/21 Sidekick x 88 VG-88 Wickham x EX-90 Goldwyn x EX-93 Allen - Ragnar 920-901-6555 9/21 Avalanche x EX-94 Armani x EX-93 Destry. - Wayne & Samantha Giese 715-352-2972
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EX-95 3E GMD Wisconsin Cow of the Year 2018 Nom. All-American R&W Prod. Cow 2018 A 3/21 RED Avalanche sells from Anna herself! Hilrose 920-205-4976 A 12/21 RED Analyst x VG-87 Avalanche x Anna sells! Sister was JC 2021 Spring R&W Show! Kampy Holsteins 920-872-0243
BLONDIN REDMAN SEISME-RED-ETS
EX-97 2E Unan. All-American R&W 125,000 lb. 2014 International R&W Cow of the Year 2013 A Red Warrior born 6/21 sells from an EX-92 Ladd-P from Seisme! Another great RED opportunity! Jason Danhof 715-305-0522
9/21 Acme x EX-92 Braxton x EX-94 GMD DOM Linjet x EX-93 Lee. - Don Mayer 715-829-3417 9/21 RED Warrior x 2E-94 Bree-Ella, multiple All-Am. Nominations! - Matt Smith 920-210-2312 7/21 King Doc x Trefle Chassep Doorman-ET EX-92 AA and AC Jr. 2Y 2016, AA Jr. 3Y & Res. AC Jr. 3Y 2017. - Milksource 715-299-4651 6/21 RED King Doc x VG-86 Doorman x VG-87 1stClass, variant RED power! - Wide Open 715-299-8300 6/21 Thunderstorm x VG-88 Byway, back to Elegance! - Sunkist 320-510-3274 6/21 King Doc x VG-86 Doorman x VG-88 Sid x EX Golden Dreams x EX Roy x EX-92 Durham x EX-93 Star Maiden. – Willows-Edge 715-220-6612 6/21 RED Analyst x EX-92 Savage x EX-94 Deuce x EX GMD Request. - Andy Stuewe 651-353-2275 6/21 RED Polled Analyst x Polo-P x EX-92 Contender. - Neperman 715-790-1239 6/21 RED Analyst x EX Destry x EX Talent. - Gildale Holsteins 608-574-1031 4/21 Top Dog +2829 GTPI +143 CFP x VG-87 Achiever. - Select Sires, Inc. 563-568-1727 3/21 Doc x EX-94 Solomon x EX-94 Atwood Unlimited, some of breeds best for type! - Kinyon 608-604-5091 3/21 Sidekick x EX Gold Chip x VG-89 Atwood x EX-94 DOM Chief Adeen! - Taylor Wittmus 920-323-3996 3/21 Doc x Aftershock 3918, production record holder! - Scott Pralle 715-334-3434 3/21 RED Warrior x VG-88 Diamondback x VG-89 Alexander x VG-89 Atwood x Chief Adeen! - Tim Ziemba 315-730-3312
Sale sponsored and hosted by Wood Area Holstein Breeders purpleribbonsale@gmail.com www.facebook.com/PurpleRibbonClassic Full catalog will be online at Dairy Agenda Today
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EX-92 Gr. Champ. R&W Mid-East Fall Nat’l 2020 First offering from Cheeto! Her 6/21 RED Luxor sells. Cheeto is a descendant of the great Brookview Tony Charity EX-97! Trish Brown 715-533-4402
WALNUTLAWN MCCUTCHEN SUMMER
EX-95 1-10 2x 365d 27,002 4.6 1237 3.1 837 Dam of Walnutlawn Sidekick A 9/21 Delta Lambda sells from Summer, dam of Sidekick. High profile family with international interest! Rich Denier 831-238-0102
3/21 Warrior x EX Avalanche x EX-94 Atwood x VG GMD Sanchez x EX-92 GMD Dundee. - Bob Vandoske 920-377-0502 12/20 Unstopabull x VG-88 Mogul x EX-92 Shottle, from Rabur Outside Pandora! - Wallerman 608-3436873 12/20 Diamondback x EX Beemer from the “T” family at Jeffrey-Way! - Jeff Hendrickson 608-636-3177 12/20 Doc x EX-93 2E Beautys Bombshell x EX-95 Exels Dundee Beauty! - Nova Reg. Holsteins 715-760-0055 11/20 Rubels-Red, full sister to 7HO15825 Rebel-Red +2790GTPI x VG Seasaw x VG Gatedancer. - Bosside Holsteins 715-721-0916 9/20 Red Unstopabull due 7/22 to sexed Hanans x Awesome Great-Red EX-92 AA RW Sr. 2 2018 x Defnt Great- Red EX-92 - Siemers 920-946-2164 6/20 Unstopabull due 7/22 to sexed Rager-Red x VG Integral x EX-93 Bradnick x EX-92 GMD Atwood x EX Outside Thriller. - Holle-Oak Dairy 715-491-4020 6/20 Sidekick due 5/22 to sexed Doc x EX-91 Jasper x EX Astronomical x EX-92 GMD DOM Durham Atlee! - Eric Zwieflhoufer 715-933-1503 6/20 Royalcrush due 4/22 to sexed Doc x EX-91 Reginald x VG-88 Sanchez x EX-94 Roy Renita, summer yearling in milk prospect! - Rick Frozene 608-369-0091
For more information or to order a catalog, contact:
Auctioneer: Tim Schindler Pedigrees: Tim Natzke Ringmen: Bob Miller, Don Mayer & Brian Olbrich January/February 2022 Internet bidding/live webcast at www.cowbuyer.com
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Upcoming WHA Events February 18-19 Wisconsin Holstein Convention Country Inn & Suites, Fort Atkinson March 5 Purple Ribbon Sale, Marshfield 12 UWRF Falcon Premier, River Falls April 9 Waupaca-Waushara Show Opportunity Sale Weyauwega 9 UW-Platteville P Pioneer Dairy Classic Lancaster 23 Spring Fashions at the Northern, Fond du Lac 27-30 Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Alliant Energy Center, Madison June 13 District 1 Holstein Show Barron County Fairgrounds, Barron 20 District 2 Holstein Show Vernon County Fairgrounds, Viroqua 21 District 5 Holstein Show Columbia County Fairgrounds, Portage 22 District 10 Holstein Show Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, Plymouth 23 District 7 Holstein Show Door County Fairgrounds, Sturgeon Bay 25 District 8 Holstein Show Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson 27-July 1 National Holstein Convention Sioux Falls, South Dakota July 7 8
District 3 Holstein Show Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster District 4 Holstein Show Clark County Fairgrounds, Neillsville
January/February 2022
Volume 94
Issue No. 1
Official Publication of the Wisconsin Holstein Association Published 8 times per year by the Wisconsin Holstein Association To advertise, call 1-800-223-4269 or email wisholsteins@gmail.com and the WHA staff can assist you.
Features
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Breeder Profile: Mar-Linda-K Holsteins WHA Adult Convention Schedule and Registration WHA Adult Convention Preview Meet the Board of Director Election Candidates 2021 Distinguished Junior Members Wisconsin Holstein’s Top Performers Thank you 2021 Sponsors Treasure Quest Entry Information 2024 WHA All-Breeds Futurity Entry Form
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Wisconsin Holstein Updates Recipe Corner Obituaries District 8 Report Have you Herd? Wisconsin Holstein Youth
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8 WISCONSIN HOLSTEIN NEWS: (ISSN 0194-4401) (USPS 688160) is published monthly in March, October, November, and December and bi-monthly in January/February, April/May, June/ July & August/September by the Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 Eighth Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913. Periodicals postage paid at Baraboo, WI and additional mailing offices. Additional magazines may be purchased at $5.00 for the first copy and $2.00 for each additional copy. Price includes shipping and handling. Due to the uncertainties of the mail, the News cannot assume responsibility or prior delivery of issues carrying advertising of sales scheduled for less than 14 days after the issue date. Advertising is due the 10th day of the month preceding publication, unless otherwise publicized. Advertising can be submitted by email, fax or over the phone. Ad information must include name, address, phone of advertiser, amount of space needed, color if desired, photos if any and where they are. The Wisconsin Holstein News and its employees do not verify the records, classification scores or any other information that is used in advertising that appears in the Wisconsin Holstein News. The advertiser is solely responsible for the accuracy of all information used in their advertising. The News shall not be held responsible for any loss due to inaccurate information appearing in the News. The employees of the News shall be available to help any member acquire verification for any information appearing in the News. Under federal law, photographer’s pictures are copyrighted and owned by the photographic company. Prints sold are with a “single use” license and, in the case of the News, for use only in current or future issues of the News. Original photos must remain on site and may not be shared as prints or electronically without written permission of the photographic company through which the photo is copyrighted. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 Eighth Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913 Phone: 1-800-223-4269 or 608-356-2114.
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From the President - Pam Selz-Pralle Best. Investment. EVER! No. It’s not an embryo. No. It’s not semen. No. It’s not technology. It’s being on the Wisconsin Holstein Board. Best Return on Investment. Ever! Ask any person who’s served on the WHA board what their favorite part was and you’ll get the same answer from every one of them – the people. I’ve made close friendships with fellow breeders that I would have never known before. People outside my district’s perimeter. Those relationships are PRICELESS. It’s only four meetings per year. That’s it! Sure, if you get involved in more committees it can amount to more. But, that’s the easy part. We have an excellent staff willing to assist us. We have a terrific membership with willing volunteers. We have a strong history and strong traditions in dairying and breeding cattle. But, our hallmark
is our network of really good people. People who love Holsteins and everything to do with them. We have an organization willing to respond to the desires of membership. Your desires. Your vision. I highly encourage you to join the WHA board of directors. We all love cows, genetics, shows, and are very proud of the outstanding youth we cultivate. And the friendships… they are priceless. Trust me. It’s the best return of your time you will ever get! .
WHA-Designed Breeder Websites If online marketing is one of your 2021 goals, WHA can build a website for you at $1000 for the first year to help you market your genetics. Included in the package is an individual farm domain name, initial construction with 5 pages and up to 10 photos per page, monthly updates, Facebook promotion on the Wisconsin Holstein page when yours is updated and a link on WHA website. Contact Laura or Mara with questions or to start your new marketing plan. WHA designed websites can be found at www.wisholsteins.com. Laura - 800-223-4269 ext. 1, lauraw@wisholsteins.com
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Wisconsin Holstein Association
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BOARD MEMBERS
Pam Selz-Pralle, President (2022)* - 715-334-3434 Steve Endres, Vice President (2023)* - 608-279-5952 Erica Ullom, Secretary (2024)* - 715-933-0477 Sara Feldmann, Exec. Committee (2024)* - 920-980-9704 Ryan Weigel, Exec. Committee (2022) - 608-434-4109 Rick Adams (2024) - 262-374-0793 Craig Carncross (2022)* - 608-592-2560 Bob Cramer Jr. (2022) - 608-558-7775 Joseta Halbur (2023)* - 715-821-9672 Heather Jauquet, (2023)* - 920-371-7511 Craig Krohlow (2024)* - 920-639-5388 Kurt Loehr (2023) - 920-602-0101 *will have served two three-year terms, ineligible for re-election
STAFF
Laura Wackershauser, Executive Director | lauraw@wisholsteins.com Mara Budde, Director of Communications | marab@wisholsteins.com Charitee Seebecker, Director of Sales & Membership | charitees@wisholsteins.com
NATIONAL DIRECTORS
Bob Webb - 920-377-1079 Corey Geiger, President - 920-650-0294 Tony Brey - 920-495-2555 Serving Wisconsin Registered Holstein Breeders for 131 years The Wisconsin Holstein Association was founded in 1890 for the purpose of improving, promoting and securing the best interests possible for breeders and owners of the Holstein cow. WHA continues to provide a membership organization to promote the Wisconsin Holstein Registered breed and its breeders and owners. January/February2022 2022––Wisconsin WisconsinHolstein HolsteinNews News–– 55 January/February
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Something we hear every now and then from breeders is that they don’t have any professional pictures of their cows, and that is why they don’t want to place an ad. We say, that is ok! Over the past year, we have done a number of ads without professional cow pictures. We still love including a professional image with your ad but if you only have candids, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful and effective marketing piece. We are happy to work with your barn candids, show pictures that we have taken or from the Bullvine or Cowsmopolitan or other images you have. Photos should be taken on a camera or be a high-quality phone image. When you send the images, make sure that they are sending at the full size. This goes for professional shots as well. We can’t wait to put something together for you! 6 – Wisconsin Holstein News – January/February 2022
Upcoming Issues & Advertising Deadlines March ads needed by February 9 Featured District: Districts 1 and 2 , Midwest Holsteins with Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Junior Convention Results, Treasure Quest calves Planned mail date: March 2 April/May ad needed by March 16 Featured District: District 4, Production Issue, District Show Entry and Rule Information, Adult Convention Award Winners, Top Performer Winners, Down Memory Lane Memorabilia Feature Planned mail date: April 13 June/July ad needed by May 11 Featured District: District 3, Wisconsin Dairy Showcase Results, Championship Show Information, Midwest Holsteins with Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Down Memory Lane Feature Planned mail date: June 1 Those with questions regarding upcoming issues and advertising can contact Mara, marab@wisholsteins.com or 800-223-4269 ext. 2.
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Your 2022 Membership renewal has arrived!
• All WHA members will be receiving a renewal postcard by mail. These were sent out the middle of October so you should have received your card. • You will be able to renew online through our website. You will need the email address that is connected to your WHA membership and the Customer ID number from your Wisconsin Holstein News mailing label. The Customer ID appears on the address label of the News. • To pay by credit card, please call 1-800-223-4269. Any member of the Wisconsin Holstein Association staff can help you renew. • You can also renew your membership by mailing a check to our office. Checks can be made out to “Wisconsin Holstein Association” and mailed to 902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913. • If you have any updates to your membership account such as phone number, address or cow number change, please let us know when you renew your membership. If you have any questions regarding membership or how you can renew, please contact us at wisholsteins@gmail.com or 800-223-4269.
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Breeder Profile
District 8: Mar-Linda-K Holsteins Mark and Linda Wright of Johnson start their own herd and 10 percent of the Creek have taken pride in their Registered milk check each month. At that time, Mark Holstein for more than 30 years on their also worked as a supervisor at Landmark small dairy. They’ve weathered challenges Genetics (what is now Alta Genetics). In over the years but have also found success 1992, Mark and Linda bought the entire through the challenges. herd of 60 head and some machinery from The day-to-day operations are managed Philip and rented buildings and land. The by Mark and Linda with the help of partcouple has farmed full-time since then time employees and their daughters, Kayla on the family farm which is now three and Nicole. Linda was raised on the farm generations strong. they dairy on today and Mark, while not The Mar-Linda-K prefix originated from born and raised on a dairy, was involved Mark and Linda’s first names with the “K” Kayla, Linda, Nikki and Zach Statz, and Mark Wright in agriculture and graduated from UWstanding for the Klug-View prefix of Linda’s Platteville with an agricultural degree. Linda too furthered her father’s herd. education at MATC in Fort Atkinson with a technical degree in For 25 years, Mark and Linda milked over 100 cows in a 50-stall Dairy Herd Management. barn. This led to some changes on the farm to increase human and Mark generally manages the crops and most everything except cow comfort. The Wrights installed a step-up parlor in the stall barn, calves and herd reproduction. Linda takes care of herd health, machine sheds were converted into freestall barns, boxstalls were reproduction and matings, calving, fresh cows, calf care, show created in the barn, they built calf condos and a pasteurization room. animal preparations, records and registrations. “Management goals of the herd has always been to harvest and Their daughters Kayla and Nicole (Wright) Statz both own cattle feed good quality forages to increase and maintain milk production,” in the herd, but do not farm with Mark and Linda full-time. Kayla is Linda says. “Because of current pay prices, we feed to hold high engaged to Josh Strauss (Straussdale Holsteins, LLC) of Lake Mills butterfat as well.” and has a degree in agricultural marketing and communications The sand bedded freestall has improved cow comfort, somatic from UW-River Falls. She is employed at Daybreak Foods, Inc. in cell count, and longevity of the herd. The land was tiled too when Lake Mills and also has her own graphic design business, K-K Rose the barns were converted and now provides more feed each year. Design, where she designs ads, banners, brochures and signs for As for the genetic side of the herd, genomics has worked well for dairy breeders nationwide. Kayla does help with exhibiting cattle at improved type throughout the herd. shows during the summer with Linda. She owns about 25 head of Growing up, Linda’s dad had both registered and grade Holsteins. Holsteins that carry the K-K-Rose prefix. Mark and Linda upgraded all the grade animals to the registered Nicole recently married Zach Statz of Statz Bros. Dairy in Sun herd it is today. In 1980 Bob Rodee brought Richard Lomen of Ernlo Prairie where they milk 4,500 Holstein and Jersey cows and crop Farms in Iowa to the farm. Lomen selected Klug-View M Rocket 8500 acres. They both attended Farm & Industry Short Course. Cutie from the herd, a fresh three-year-old cow at the time. At her Nikki works off the farm as a lab manager for Cumberland Valley. new home in Iowa she went on to score EX-90. Linda recalls her Mark and Linda were married in 1989 and started farming with parents were not much for testing, scoring, advertising or showing her father, Philip Klug, by receiving all the heifer calves born to at all, so this was very exciting for her at the age of 12. Being an only L-R: MAR-LINDA-K STORM VICKI EX-92 3E GMD • MAR-LINDA-K PRGRES VICTORIA EX-90 2E • MAR-LINDA-K BLITZ VICTORIA SECRET EX-91 • MAR-LINDA-K DAMION SECRET SURPRISE EX-90 • MAR-LINDA-K SWEET SENSATION EX-92
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Mar-Linda-K Holsteins LLC | Johnson Creek, WI | Mark and Linda Wright • 90 Registered Black & White and Red & White Holsteins • 320 Acres of Corn and Alfalfa • Herd Ave: 25600M, 3.8%F 966 3.2%P 811 • BAA 108.0 • 10 PBR Awards • TMR Ration of homegrown forages • Step-up parlor, remodeled machine sheds for freestall barns, bedded box stalls in barn for special needs cows. Heifer sheds, calf condo’s, and another farm down the road which houses open heifers. child on a farm in the 70s and 80s, Linda didn’t get off the farm much, so cows were in her blood from the start of childhood. Other cows developed from the herd that have had a big impact were Mar-Linda-K Storm Vicki EX-92 3E, a Storm x Bell Boss x herd bull from Krulls x Mowrey Rocket and then back to a cow sired by Black Eagle that Linda recalls had longevity and high production. Today, Vicki is the matriarch of their five generations of homebred Excellent cows that boasts type and production. Mar-Linda-K Sweet Sensation EX-92, or Sweety as Linda affectionately calls her, is their current influential cow. She is an Airlift from a Damion and is the fifth generation Excellent back to Vicki. The Wrights have IVF daughters on the ground by Artist, Crushtime, King Doc, Cerveza, and soon coming are Fitters Choice heifer calves. Sweety resides at Rosedale Genetics Ltd. Mar-Linda-K Affirm Raelynn was another homebred cow that was a proud accomplishment for Mark and Linda. She’s sired by Affirm out of a Mr. Sam then a VG-89 Juror. She was purchased by Jordan and Whitney Ebert of Ebert Enterprises in Algoma and went on to be Honorable Mention Junior All-American Junior 3-yearold for them in 2011. Before she was sold, this cow luckily left the Wright’s a heifer calf, Mar-Linda-K Damion Raelae VG-86, which stayed in the herd for nine years and had six heifer calves that have gone on to score VG and EX. Several offspring are still in the herd today which they are hoping will make Raelynn a Gold Medal Dam soon. One granddaughter of RaeLynn, Mar-Linda-K Sterling RaeAnna EX-91 2E, has two ET Diamondback daughters that are VG and another granddaughter, Mar-Linda-K RaeLacey EX-90, has an EX-90 Saloon daughter followed by a VG-86 Blake two-year-old. Currently the Wrights have VG and EX cows sired by Diamondback, Armani, Saloon, Blake, Crushtime, Undenied, Cinderdoor, Mogul, Sterling, Defiant, Absolute, Awesome, Jackson, Too Hot, On Point, McCutchen, and Airlift. Their last classification in November produced a dozen Very Good first lactation cows with Diamondback being the best sire for young cows. Mark and Linda agree genomics for type has really improved the herd fast. While Mark enjoys a good looking cow, Linda is the mastermind of the breeding program. She breeds for sound type and function, keeping the good traits going while managing for milk with good quality feed. Current sires being used include Altitude, Warrior, Moovin, Archer, Luxor, Unstoppabull, Redlight, Hannans, Milio, War-Chant, Collision, Fitters Choice, King Doc, Tatoo, Denver, and Showtime. Heifers are sired by Jordy, Analyst, Crushtime, Crushable, Altitude, King Doc, Warrior, Unstopabull, Neon, Thunderstorm, Artist, Movein, and Redlight. The Wrights have a goal of having half of the herd being Red & Whites in the future so they are using more and more Red & White sires to achieve this. With the purchase of heifers from the Apple family, Rosedale Genetics, Castleholm, Heatherstone, Crescentmead, Red Carpet, Gildale and Milgene Holsteins, Mark
and Linda are eager to market some of these red offspring. Merchandising these bloodlines as well as those from homebred animals has been an important part of their marketing and show plan. They are consigning an Altitude September calf to the UWRiver Falls Falcon Premier Sale this spring that is a granddaughter of Apple B. The Wrights have consigned to this sale in the past as Kayla is an alumni. With all the embryos harvested from Sweet Sensation, they are planning on consigning some of them in the future as well. IVF will be a key tool for the top cows in the herd too moving forward. In addition to merchandising, showing is still a part of their marketing plan. Depending on the quality of cattle in a given year, they can be separated out for a show program depending on the level of show. On the local and state level, they exhibited at the District 8 Holstein Show, Wisconsin State Fair, WHA All-Breeds Futurity, Wisconsin Summer Championship Show and exhibited at the Dodge County Holstein Futurity for the first time this past year. The family will exhibit at a national show but only if they believe the animal will fit into the top half of the class. 2014 was a main highlight for the family at the WHA Futurity when Mar-Linda-K Damion Jilette EX-93 3E won the class and was also Best Bred & Owned, Best Udder and Top Production. In the 2020 WHA All-Breeds Futurity, Sweet Sensation placed second and Best Bred & Owned and Best Udder. Since 2014, the Wright’s futurity cows have placed in the top 10 each year. The Wrights are proud that after more than 30-plus years of farming, they are still in the business despite all the challenges they’ve faced. This summer the family realized their pens were getting too full and with a dwindling feed supply, the family held a herd reduction sale of 60 head. Linda and Mark have a goal of reaching a herd BAA of 110 and walking a homebred cow on the colored shavings in Madison. The top genetic animals are bred to sexed semen and the lower end bred to beef or used as E T recipients. Off the farm, Linda enjoys giving back to the community by leadership in 4-H. She is a county dairy leader where she mentors youth in dairy projects. She says this has been very rewarding as they are the future of the industry. The farm offers dairy youth in 4-H and FFA to show some of their Holsteins at the county fair each year. Linda admits she is reliving her childhood dreams through her daughters showing and still is with other youth. Linda also has been involved in the Wisconsin Farm Technology Day Committee, Jefferson County Agri-Business, and the Jefferson County Holstein Breeders. Mark enjoys his IH tractors and chatting with other fellow enthusiasts about how to restore his 1206. Both enjoy farm shows, especially World Dairy Expo, antiquing for old farm items, and just visiting with friends and farmers. “We are proud to be Wisconsin dairy farmers that have developed five generations of homebred Excellent cows, earned forage awards, quality milk awards, herd production honors, futurity winnings and best of all watching our daughters continue to stay involved in the dairy industry,” Linda says. January/February 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 9
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Saturday Dinner $27 PLEASE CIRCLE preference Beef Tips -OR- Pecan Encrusted Salmon
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Past President Breakfast Farmers Buffet (scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage) ***FOR PAST PRESIDENTS AND SPOUSES ONLY
Saturday Tours
Grand Total $
Shuttle busses will run between each tour stop. Participants are welcome to carpool as well, but if you plan to ride the bus please fill out this registration form/fee. Registration forms MUST be postmarked on or before February 1st, 2022 to get the lower rates. Please call or text Carley Krull (920) 285-1598 with questions. MAIL FORMS WITH CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Jefferson County Holstein Breeders, Attn: Cheryl Erhke N3173 Trieloff Road, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 10 – Wisconsin Holstein News – January/February 2022
wha Convention schedule Hosted by Jeffers on C ounty Holstein Breeders
February 18-20, 2022 Country Inn & Suites :: (920) 542-1600 1650 Doris Dr, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Friday, February 18 12:00-5:30 p.m. Registration Open & Dairy Bar Open 2:00-4:00 p.m. WHA Committee Meetings 2:00-3:00 p.m. Shows open forum 3:00-3:30 p.m. Member Programming Committee Scholarship Committee 3:30-4:00 p.m. Futurity/Advocacy Committee Young Adult Committee *Resolutions Meeting 4:00-5:00 p.m. Open forum with Holstein USA board members 5:00-6:00 p.m. Social Hour 6:00 p.m. Dinner WHA Awards: Top Performer awards, 300,000 & 400,000k cows 7:30 p.m. Jefferson County Holstein History “Mixer” 7:30 p.m. JAC Reunion To follow - Social/Card Time Saturday, February 19 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Dairy Bar Open 7:00-8:00 a.m. Past President’s Breakfast (for past Presidents and spouses only) 7:00-8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet open (pre-registration needed) 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Registration Open 8:00-9:00 a.m. Early Bird Session - Value Added Panel (presented by WHA) 9:00 a.m. – 6:30p.m. Silent Auction open (benefits District 8 Holstein Show) 9:00-11:30 a.m. WHA Annual Business Meeting 12:00 p.m. Lunch Wall of Fame Inductions, 40 & 50 Year Member Recognition, Junior Recognitions 1:30-5:00 p.m. Tours (shuttle busses provided) Hoard’s Dairyman Farm, National Dairy Shrine, Jones Dairy Farm 5:30-6:30 p.m. Social Hour - Wine and Crave Brothers Cheese pairing available 6:30 p.m. Dinner Retiring Board Member Recognitions, Distinguished Young Holstein
Breeder, Holstein Horizon Award, Marlowe Nelson Distinguished Service Award, Distinguished Holstein Breeder JAC Worker Auction
To follow - Casino/Game Night (Euchre tournament, Sheepshead, board games, etc.) Sunday, February 20th Breakfast on your own WHA Board Meeting
All exhibitors for the District Shows along with Holstein, Jersey and Red & White exhibitors for the Midwest Spring and Championship Shows are invited to attend the open show forum. We will be discussing any rule and show format changes along with the future of the shows.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors! Platinum Jefferson County Ag Fund gold Topel Truck Center , H & S Manufacturing, Complete Feed Service, Dolph Dairy silver Hoof Health, Johnson Tractor, State Bank of Reeseville, Alta Genetics, Ross and Rachel Trentadue, NutriQuest, The Scharine Group, Wayne Hayes Real Estate bronze Arthur Nesbit, Dr. Rich Halvorson, Telfer Hi-Low Farm, Banco Services, Hildebrandt Family Farms LLC, Mar-Linda-K Holsteins LLC, Hustisford State Bank, Battist Farms Inc, United Cooperative, Kramer Dairy, Bar Russ Holsteins – Butch and Barb Ridge, Maureen DeBruin, Jefferson Vet Clinic, Archie Monuments, Spark-Lene View LLC, Dodge County Dairy Testing Association Coop
*Any WHA member that would like a resolution proposed at the annual meeting should plan to present their resolution to our resolutions team at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. January/February 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 11
2022 Wisconsin holstein Convention Tours Hosted by Jeffers on C ounty Holstein Breeders
February 18-20, 2022 Country Inn & Suites :: (920) 542-1600 1650 Doris Dr, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Friday Evening Events Jefferson County Holstein History “Mixer”
Join Registered Holstein breeders from Jefferson County on Friday evening for a night of Holstein history and commaraderie. Breeders from across the county will have displays on hand for all to view and learn more about the rich Holstein history of the county.
Saturday Tours National Dairy Shrine
Dairy Shrine brings together all of those involved in the dairy industry who share a desire to preserve our dairy heritage and keep the dairy industry strong. Founded in 1949 by a small group of visionary dairy leaders, Dairy Shrine now has nearly 20,000 lifetime members that encompass virtually every facet of the dairy industry. At the National Dairy Shrine Museum, you’ll see the rich history of dairy in Wisconsin and the United States. There’s something interesting for everyone; learn about the history of ice cream, see historic dairy equipment and check out photos of champion cows dating back nine decades. You’ll leave with a better understanding of why, for nearly 8,000 years, people have depended on the dairy cow for life-sustaining milk and a better quality of life.
Hoard’s Dairy Farm
The Hoard’s Dairyman Farm was originally purchased in 1899 by founder, W.D. Hoard. One main purpose for operating the farm is to keep all employees of the magazine aware of industry trends and on farm happenings. From the original 100 acres located on the north edge of Fort Atkinson, the farm has grown to more than 800 acres of owned and 12 – Wisconsin Holstein News – January/February 2022
rented cropland. The herd includes both Guernseys and Jerseys. A portion of the milking herd is housed in a two-row, naturally ventilated freestall barn that was built in 2007. The cows are milking in a double-10 herringbone parlor that was also constructed in the same year. In the summer of 2019, construction of a second freestall barn was started. The facility now houses four robots where a majority of the herd is milked. The herd averages 69 pounds of milk per day on three times per day milking with 3.5 percent protein and 4.5 butterfat. In 2018, milk from the Guernsey cows was made into their own cheese, “Belaire.” This Port Salut-style cheese is similar to Muenster. There are number of other varieties of cheese under Hoard’s Creamery. To learn more visit www.hoardscreamery.com. Information from Hoard’s Dairyman website and adapted for use in the Wisconsin Holstein News
Jones Dairy Farm
Jones Dairy Farm is a seventh generation family owned and operated company located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. For more than 130 years, Jones has been using real, natural ingredients, original recipes and timehonored traditions to create distinctive and timeless products. Jones is known for producing AllNatural Sausage, Naturally Smoked Hams, and Dry-Aged Bacon products, all free of binders, fillers and MSG. We have stayed true to who we’ve been since Milo Jones started the company in 1889. Our mission is to continue our heritage of being family owned while providing distinctive quality products manufactured with world class food and workplace safety standards. Product innovation and unparalleled customer service are our cornerstones for growth. Located on the Jones property in the same location as the former Jones Retail Store, the Jones Market pays homage to the Jones family
that settled in Fort Atkinson in the 1830’s, and the six-generation family-owned company best known for all-natural sausage. The Jones Market has tripled in size (now 2,600 square feet) and expanded its offerings to include many exclusive items made on-site like fresh brats, natural casing wieners, hot and mild Italian sausage, and sausage meatballs. The Jones Market also offers the entire Jones product line including favorites like all-natural breakfast sausage, dry-aged bacon and naturally smoked hams and Canadian bacon, as well as a large selection of specialty food items from around the Badger state.
Information and registration forms can also be found on the Wisconsin Holstein Association website www.wisholsteins.com.
Board of Director Election Candidates WHA Board of Director Elections will take place during the business meeting on Saturday, February 19. Pam Selz-Pralle and Craig Carncross will have completed two three-year terms and Bob Cramer Jr. has decided not to run for a second term. Below are members vying for a board seat. We will need at least five candidates to run for the four open board positions. Ryan Weigel
Hello Holstein Friends. My name is Ryan Weigel and I would like to announce my candidacy for a second term to the Wisconsin Holstein Board of Directors. I currently am employed at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore as an Animal and Dairy Science Instructor. I am also a managing partner on my family’s dairy: Weigland Registered Holsteins. I reside in Platteville with my wife Traci and children Kaelyn (18), Kenadee (16), and Keegan (11). Giving back to an organization that has given so much to me is a very strong reason of why I am seeking a second term on this board. I currently serve on the WHA Executive Committee and Co-Chair the District Shows Committee. I have previously served on the Lafayette County Holstein Board, National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) and the UW-Platteville Ag Advisory Board. Additionally, I have had the pleasure of serving as one of your delegates to the National Holstein Convention in recent years. For me, our association is a family affair from showing to conventions and everything in between. The youth in our industry are our future and very important to me. Not only do I have three children that are involved in the association, but I also work closely with youth through Dairy Cattle Judging and Post-Secondary Education. Our youth programs are possibly the strongest asset we have as an organization and I know that will continue for years to come. Keeping enthusiastic youth involved in our organization as they transition to adulthood is vital to our success!
With your support, I look forward to working with a wonderful group of individuals that will lead your Wisconsin Holstein Association through many successful years. Thank you! Nicole Speich
Hello fellow Holstein enthusiasts. My name is Nicole Miller-Speich and I’m pleased to announce my candidacy for the Wisconsin Holstein Board of Directors. I have worked in banking for 20 years and I am currently a Bank Controller and Board Secretary at a Dane County community bank. I hold a degree in finance from UW-Whitewater. In addition to my full-time job, my family and I milk anywhere from 15 to 20 cows year-round at our dairy Hobby-Hill Holsteins in Orfordville. My husband Josh and children Gracin and Chesney work alongside me to care for our Registered Holsteins and crop 45 acres and 25 acres of rented grass land. My daughter Riley farms with her husband Brooks Hendrickson in Belleville. Our dairy is small, but I am passionate about promoting the industry and getting youth involved in showing and providing guidance as they grow in their projects. I am on the Rock County 4-H Fair Board, Rock County Dairy Promotion Council and involved in the Rock County Holstein Breeders group. When I’m not farming, working or being involved with my county group, my hobbies include running, biking and baking. I would be honored to serve you as a member of the board of directors. My skills in finance and leadership will help propel our association for years to come. Thank you! January/February 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 13
Distinguished Junior Members Elise Bleck
Elise Bleck is the 20-year-old daughter of Jeff and Lea Ann Bleck, from Glenbeulah, where she resides on a small farm, Bleckview Holsteins and Brown Swiss. Elise is a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and majoring in dairy science with hopes to go to medical school to become a pediatrician. On campus, she is involved in Badger Dairy Club, National Agriculture Marketing Association, and the Association of Women in Agriculture. Elise also enjoys participating in many Junior Holstein activities such as exhibiting at junior shows, dairy judging, and dairy quiz bowl.
Ashley Brandel
Ashley Brandel is the 15-year-old daughter of Matthew and Tracy Brandel. Ashley has a younger sister, Katie, and two brothers, Colton and Justin. Her family partners in Straussdale Holsteins LLC, where they milk 175 Registered Holsteins in Lake Mills. Ashley is very active on her family dairy farm and is a sophomore at Lake Mills High School where she is active in basketball and soccer. She is member of the Jefferson County Junior Holstein Association, South Side Eagles 4-H Club, and Lake Mills FFA where Ashley participates in various showing, judging, quiz bowl, and dairy promotion events.
Matthew Gunst
Matthew Gunst is the 19-year-old son of Dennis and Nikki Gunst. Matthew and his sister Elizabeth own and operate Ladinodale Holsteins and Jerseys in Hartford. They are the sixth generation to live on their family’s farm helping in all aspects of cropping 300 acres and custom raising heifers. Matthew is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota majoring in Animal Science and Agricultural Communication and Marketing. He is involved in Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity, Gopher Dairy Club, National Agrimarketing Association, Agriculture Business Club, and dairy judging. Matthew shows at local, state and national shows, and enjoys working with the show heifers and on the farm.
Hannah Hockerman
Hannah Hockerman is the 19-year-old daughter of Greg and Dawn Hockerman. Hannah lives in Westfield on her family’s 700-cow dairy. She has two brothers, Hayden and Holden. Hannah is a member of the District 5 Junior Holstein group, and is serving her second year as a Wisconsin Holstein Association JAC. Hannah currently attend Rock Valley College as a student athlete playing softball and studying Agricultural Education. In the future, Hannah plans on becoming an agricultural teacher.
Kaianne Hodorff
Kaianne Hodorff is the 20-year-old daughter of Corey and Tammy Hodorff. She and her sisters are the fifth generation on their century family farm, Second Look Holsteins LLC. Kaianne works full-time managing the maternity department at the farm. She serves as president of the Fond du Lac County Junior Holstein Association and has served as president of the Armstrong 4-H club and co-chair of the Fond du Lac County dairy committee. Kaianne enjoys volunteering as assistant coach for the Campbellsport varsity girls soccer team, participating in dairy bowl and dairy judging, and exhibiting dairy cattle.
Brian “Mac” McCullough
Brian “Mac” McCullough is the 19-year-old son of Chris and Kathie McCullough. He lives on the family’s type-focused dairy farm, Rock-N-Hill-II. He is also employed at A1 Electric, where they specialize in various agricultural applications. Through guidance from other talented industry leaders, Mac has become an experienced fitter and enjoys working at shows. His dream is to own an elite show heifer raising facility and develop top tier show prospects from his own herd and his parents’ herd. When not occupied with Holstein responsibilities, he enjoys following Packer football, bow hunting, fishing, wrestling and 80s music. 14 – Wisconsin Holstein News – January/February 2022
Ainsley Noble
Ainsley Noble is the 17-year-old daughter of Troy and Jaime Noble and resides on her family’s dairy and beef farm, Nobland Farms, Lancaster. She is a senior at Platteville High School where she is actively involved in FFA, National Honor Society, student council and basketball. Ainsley intends to pursue an education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls next year, majoring in agriculture education with a minor in dairy science. She hopes to someday come back to the family farm as well as teach high school agriculture and advise FFA.
Emily Stumpf
Emily Stumpf is the 17-year-old daughter of John and Karla Stumpf, and a senior at Appleton North High School. She served 2021 Wisconsin Holstein Princess Attendant and has been showing Registered Holsteins for 13 years for Valley Drive Holsteins. Emily’s growing herd is housed at her mom’s family farm in Fond du Lac County. She is active in Fond du Lac Junior Holsteins, where she is the treasurer, and is also president of the B-Square 4-H Club. Emily enjoys competing in dairy bowl, showing Registered Holsteins, and breeding and developing her Holstein herd.
Marissa Vosberg
Marissa Vosberg is the 18-year-old daughter of Phil and Laura Vosberg of Monroe. At the age of nine, with support from her parents, Marissa started her own herd of Registered Holsteins and Brown Swiss. She is responsible for developing her herd, and with her parents, operates Vosberg Hilltop Livestock, and helps as the third generation on her family’s beef and crop operation. Marissa is involved in many clubs in school and plays on the girls’ varsity soccer team. She also enjoys exhibiting her Registered Holstein and Brown Swiss cattle, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.
Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe from WisconsinCheese.Com Ingredients • 4 large russet potatoes • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper • 4 tablespoons butter, cubed and softened • 1/2 cup Scott’s of Wisconsin Garlic & Herb Cold Pack cheese • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1/2 cup milk • 4 ounces Widmer’s One Year Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (1 cup) • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley • Minced fresh parsley Instructions: 1. Heat oven to 400°F. 2. Pierce potatoes with a fork. Place on an ungreased 15 x 10-inch baking pan. Rub with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until tender. Cool potatoes on a wire rack. 3. When cool enough to handle, cut each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out center pulp into a large bowl, leaving each half with a 1/4-inch shell. 4. Mash pulp and butter. Add the garlic & herb cheese, sour cream and milk; mash until desired consistency. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Spoon filling into potato shells; return to the pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar. Bake for 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes are warmed through. Garnish with parsley. January/February 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 15
Obituaries Marianne Selz
Marianne Loraine Selz joined God’s Heavenly Kingdom on September 19, 2021 while at Dove Healthcare in Osseo. She was 84. Marianne was born on June 5, 1937 to Clarence and Frances (Pieczynski) Kizewski of Wisconsin Rapids. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and shortly thereafter married the love of her life, John Selz, on February 2, 1957. They adopted and raised three children, Pamela, Michael, and Sue Ellen. Marianne and John lived out their lives working on the Selz Family farm in the Humbird/Fairchild area. Marianne gave selflessly to her community throughout her life through the Jackson County Extension Homemakers and her local 4-H. Most significantly, Marianne was a proud member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church-Fairview where she served in many capacities including Alter Society, Church Council, mass lector, choir member, and CCD teacher. Just prior to her passing, Marianne donated funds to build an elevator in the church enabling parishioners with physical challenges to worship. Marianne will be remembered for her humble persona, kindness toward others, loving patience and surprising wit. She has left an indelible footprint on the hearts and minds of those who knew her. Marianne was preceded in death by her husband John Selz and brothers Leonard and Bernard Kizewski. She is survived by her children Pamela (Scott) Selz-Pralle, Micheal Selz, Sue Strauss and three adoring grandchildren Ryan (Brooke) Pralle, Jessica (David) Trimner-Pralle, and Nicole Pralle. She is also survived by brothers Clarence Kizewski Jr. and Jerry (Sharon) Kizewski. Dale Schuler
On December 1, the buzzer sounded and Dale Schuler’s game of life ended at the age of 79. His game tipped off on December 29, 1941, in Plymouth, the son of the late Theodore and Louise (Basler) Schuler. Throughout the first quarter, he attended St. Gregory Grade School and was a 1959 graduate of St. Gregory High School. His education continued at UW-Madison in the Farm Short Course program where he graduated in 1960. He joined the Army Reserves for a six-month tour of duty. After this tour of duty, Dale returned to Schuler Dairy Farms fulltime. In 1977, Dale & brother and team manager, Roy, began a partnership that lasted until 2004. Throughout this time, his passion for the sport of basketball ignited when he became the volunteer head coach at St. Gregory’s. In addition, Dale helped develop the Manitowoc County Little Hoopers basketball league. He also helped develop St. Gregory’s Athletic Association. In the second quarter, he married the love of his life, his assistant coach, Elizabeth (Betty) Schuler at Sacred Heart Parish in Two Rivers on June 19, 1971. They completed their starting line up with their five children, Christine (Nic) Schoenberger, Kelly (Jon) Isselmann, Mike (Theresa) Schuler, Matt (Amber) Schuler, and Sarah (Jamie) Arenz. His cheering section grew larger with the birth 16 – Wisconsin Holstein News – January/February 2022
of his 14 grandchildren--Nicole, Christopher, Bryce, and Ann Marie Schoenberger, Isaac and Reagan Isselmann, Deidre and Regina Schuler, Joseph and Mackenzie Schuler, and Pierce, Jayda, Dane and Maddix Arenz. Throughout the third quarter, Dale continued to be active in the farm, coaching, and numerous other organizations. He was a member of the Holstein Association, Dairy Herd Improvement Cooperative, Lakeshore Farm Management, county and state forage councils, Lake to Lake Dairy Cooperative, and was a member and past president of the Valders Elevator Cooperative. He also became a member of the Knights of Columbus. Dale was active in his church community, as faith was at the center of all things he did. You could often find him commentating at St. Gregory Parish where he also served on the finance and school boards. In 1989, he was enshrined into the Lakeshore Hall of Fame and also was awarded Master Agriculturist in recognition of his agricultural ability and outstanding service to his community and state. After 29 years of coaching at St. Gregs, Dale began coaching JV girls basketball in Kiel, followed by two coaching stints with his daughter Kelly at Valders High School and KABA. No matter where he coached, players, their families, and opposing coaches revered him for what he stood for, as basketball was more than a sport to him, but a way to live life. When entering the fourth quarter, he knew it was time to slow down and enjoy retirement. He and Betty went on many wonderful adventures to Europe, Alaska, Shipshewana, Colorado, St. Louis and many more. At this time, he became his grandchildren’s biggest fan watching numerous sporting events and musical performances. He also finished his 50-year coaching career in 2017. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Elizabeth (Betty) Schuler, his children and grandchildren, his brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Sharon Schuler; sister and brother-in-law, Diane & Jim Lutz, as well as nieces, nephews, other close relatives and many friends. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Louise Schuler, brothers Roger and Duane Schuler, and numerous cousins. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice team for their care and compassion towards the end of Dale’s life. His game may be over, but the values and lessons he taught those he coached and raised live on. Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com. Sarajane Crave
Sarajane George Crave, Waterloo passed away December 12, 2021 at her home at Riverwalk in Waterloo of natural causes. She was born March 26, 1929 in Beloit to John and Rose Sullivan George. She attended Brother Dutton Grade School, St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac, and graduated from St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Ind. in 1951 with a degree in English. She taught at Catholic Schools in Milwaukee and Beloit for a few years before marriage. Sara married Robert (Bob) Crave, a Brother Dutton classmate,
on August 21, 1954 at St. Jude Church in Beloit. Bob and Sara were the parents of Charles (Joni), George (Debbie), and Thomas (Janet) of Waterloo; Mary of Madison; Paul (Delwyn) of Beloit; Bridget (Glen Vilim) of Onalaska; and Mark (Tina) of Watertown. Sara liked to point out that all seven of her children were redheads. Sara was a substitute language arts and social studies teacher and a very active leader in the Beloit community. She served on several boards such as the Turner School Board where she was elected its first female president; the Beloit Library Board; and Rock County 4-H Fair Board. She also served many roles in St. Jude parish life and liturgy: member of the Marian Guild, parish council, sang in the choir for many years, and was a gifted lector. Sara was a 4-H volunteer, ESL/literacy volunteer, and avid supporter of her children’s and grandchildren’s sports, music and 4-H activities. She was gracious in stating her opinions, a promoter of social justice issues, was a stickler for grammar, and had a quick wit and knack for impersonating people. She enjoyed playing bridge with the same women for more than 55 years. About ten years ago Sara and Bob moved from Beloit to Waterloo where she quickly made friends through church and enjoyed frequent visits with family members. In addition to her husband and children, Sara is survived by 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Sr. Carla Crave, CSA, and many George and Crave nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Ben (Olive), William, and Richard (Marge) George and sister Rosemary Sheehan, and Bob’s sisters Ruth Power, Lucille Freeman Farrington, and Helen Kinney. The family is grateful for the attention and compassionate care of the staff at Riverwalk and Rainbow Hospice during Sara’s final weeks. Memorials in Sarajane’s honor may be made to Catholic Relief Services. Jerrold Meissner
Jerrold Meissner, 67, of Chili, passed away December 13, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born May 26, 1954 to Norman and Elaine (Ott) Meissner and united in marriage to the love of his life, Diane Dovenbarger in 1975. Together they went on to build a family and legacy full of compassion and intention. Jerry graduated from Marshfield High School in 1972. After a brief stint at the dairy science program in Madison, he returned home to partner with his dad on the family farm, Norm-E-Lane. In 1974 they began the first of many expansions on the farm and never looked back. To have farmed with his dad and brothers and eventually his son and grandsons was one of the greatest blessings of his life. In March 1976, he graduated from auctioneer school and got his start in auctioneering with Landini Realty & Auction Service. From there he used his profound auctioneer talents to support hundreds of community events and fundraisers. Jerry was passionate about everything in his life including his family, his farm, his community, hunting, the mountains, and fishing in Canada. He found a sense of pride and solitude in sharing his love for nature and the wilderness with all he knew. He loved being involved and felt strongly about generously giving back to his community and industry, and encouraged others to do the same. His involvement started young in 4-H and FFA leadership. He served on numerous boards and committees including St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, House of the Dove and Marshfield’s Hope Lodge. He supported many causes such as the National
Farm Medicine Center and Auction of Champions, Rich Seubert’s Celebrity Trap Shoot, CureSearch for children’s cancer research and many more. Jerry shared his love of the dairy industry through years of involvement with Dairy Business Association and Edge. Jerry’s true life’s work was wrapped up in his family, which was always his #1. He was a deeply devoted husband, father and grandpa, showing us all how to work, how to play, and most importantly, how to love. From sporting events to tree stands, pursuing the mountains and beaches, ranger rides and Sunday snuggles, Packer games, and his beloved hunting cabin, time spent with his kids and grandkids was irreplaceable. “Dad didn’t tell us how to live, he lived and let us watch him do it.” Jerry’s family wasn’t always blood, as is extremely evident in the dear friends around him. Being a business owner has many responsibilities, but people were always his priority. He created a “family first business” and lived by that motto - his employees were absolutely family. His legacy will live on through the many people touched by him. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Diane; his children Josh (Sheri) Meissner, Jennifer (Matt) Schaefgen, Tiffany (Daniel) Halan and Ashley (David) Welter; his grandchildren Emmett, Jordana, Dawson, Trey, Molly, Drew, Lukas, Easton, and future baby boy Welter. He is further survived by his sister Sandy Garrand, brothers Butch (Sharon) Meissner and David (Tammy) Meissner, and brothers-in-law, Vance Dovenbarger, Eric (Cindy) Dovenbarger and Kurt Dovenbarger as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Elaine Meissner, his sister Melody Dovenbarger, his brother Steven Meissner, his mother-in-law Betty Dovenbarger, his father-in-law Bill Dovenbarger, and his nephews Jeremy Meissner and Travis Dovenbarger. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Jerry’s memory to two of his favorite causes - the National Farm Medicine Center at Marshfield Clinic and CureSearch for children’s cancer research. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to Marshfield Clinic Oncology and Dr. Seth Fagbemi, the staff from MMC-Marshfield 5 North, Heartland Hospice, as well as the remarkable team at Froedtert Hospital of Milwaukee. Jer once said, “Great experiences only become great memories because of the people you share those moments with.” Thanks for the memories…to the good times! Leondra Lentz
Leondra Kay Lentz, age 77, of Dallas, ended her long battle with dementia on December 23, 2021 at Cumberland Care and Rehab. Leondra was born September 14, 1944 in Maple Grove Township to Leon and Agnes (Schaal) Prine. She grew up on the family farm in Maple Grove and graduated from Barron High School. On February 11, 1967, she married Bob Lentz. They had two sons, Chris and Ryan, who they raised on their dairy farm near Dallas. Leondra was always a busy lady, raising two boys, doing farm chores, working at the county treasurer’s office, helping with 4-H, FFA, Junior Holsteins, clerking sales for the Barron County Holstein continued on page 18
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District 8 Report
The March 2022 issue will feature Districts 1 and 2. Counties in District 1 include Pierce, Pepin, Eau Claire, Dunn, Chippewa, St. Croix, Polk, Barron, Rusk, Pierce, Sawyer, Washburn, Burnett, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland and Iron counties. Counties in District 2 include Buffalo, Trempealeau, Jackson, Monroe, La Crosse, and Vernon counties. across all breeds! Jefferson County also had a great showing at the Dodge County state fair open show and the Wisconsin Championship Show later 2021 Adult Membership: 112; Junior Membership: 29 Adult Association officers: President: Erik Warmka, Vice in August. World Dairy Expo is a busy week for Jefferson County Holstein President: Shawn Nehls, Treasurer: Ty Hildebrandt, Secretary: enthusiasts where many are busy exhibiting their cattle, working Mandy Sell, Directors: Troy Wendorf, Jeff Spoke, Alison Grulke, trade show booths, helping with check in, and assisting with the Jared Buske and Travis Smith World Dairy Expo Judging Contests. Junior Association officers: President: Grady Wendorf, Vice Though we may be small, we are still mighty here in Jefferson President: Ian Spoke, Treasurer: Kylie Nickels, Secretary: Elizabeth County. So mighty that we have taken on the adventure of hosting Gunst the 2022 WHA Adult Convention, February 18-20 in Fort Atkinson. We had a slow year, but we enjoyed a day spent tubing in February. Please join us for an exciting weekend to celebrate “Then, Now, On the junior side of things, we recently had a few members do very Forever Holsteins!” For all our District 8 Holstein friends – Jefferson well at the 2022 Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention. Matthew County will also be hosting District 8 Show at the Jefferson County Gunst was awarded a DJM award, Elizabeth Gunst is National Fairgrounds, June 24-25. YDJM and the newest JAC for the southeast region. Vivian Lichty won the junior speaking contest and was awarded a 12 & Under award and Grady Wendorf earned a scholarship. Our two junior Washington County 2021 Adult Membership: 23; Junior Membership: 8 dairy bowl teams placed 7th and 14th in the competition. Both our Adult & Junior members are very active in Wisconsin Waukesha County Holstein events. 2021 Adult Membership: 10; Junior Membership: 2 Adult Association officers: President: Jim Grojtan, Vice Jefferson County President: Matt Hopkins, Secretary/Treasurer: Katie Agnew, 2021 Adult Membership: 52; Junior Membership: 23 Directors: Tom Agnew, Mike Beaumont, Dave Koepke and Elmo The Jefferson County Holstein Breeders and Dairy Youth had a Wendorf, Jr. great year. Our youth always enjoy attending Junior Convention, We may be a small group, but we’re enthusiastic about our juniors however with that canceled, they took advantage of the Junior coming up! We have continued to sponsor awards at the Waukesha Activity Days where we had a great showing of kids for our quiz County Fair, the Wisconsin State Show and the Wisconsin Junior bowl teams. Justin, Katie, and Ashley Brandel were selected as 12 State Fair. We also are a major supporter of the Little Britches show & Under and YDJM recipients, with Ashley going on to receive the and the milk booth at the Waukesha County Fair. National YDJM Honors at National Convention in Pennsylvania. Even with major urban sprawl in our county, the number of Carly Strauss was also honored at the National Convention and juniors showing at our county fair continues to grow. We are excited received a NHWSO Scholarship. to see those youngsters continue their involvement in the Holstein With a very busy June, we had great participation at the District 8 breed and eventually see them participating at junior convention Show in Beaver Dam. Additionally, Jefferson County hosted the Area (like some of their parents did a few moons ago)! Animal Science Days judging contest. Special thank to Maureen DeBruin for her many hours planning this event. Our junior judging Ozaukee County team even advanced to the state competition! We then moved straight into county fair, and right around the 2021 Adult Membership: 10; Junior Membership: 0 corner was the state fair where Jefferson County had a banner day continued from page 17
Breeders, and being involved at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and her Homemakers group. When the boys were grown and the cows were gone, Bob and Leondra took time to travel. She loved to see new places and bring back souvenirs for the granddaughters. In her retirement, she also made time for volunteering with the church, and at local schools and hospitals. She devoted extra time to her sister, Ruth when she became ill. After having two boys, her special joy was her four granddaughters, who she loved very much. She loved to shop for them and have them over as often as possible. When the great-grandkids came, it was icing on the cake. 18 – Wisconsin Holstein News – January/February 2022
Leondra was a very special, hardworking lady, who always gave as much of her time and herself as she could spare. She will be very greatly missed. Surviving are her husband of almost 55 years, Bob, sons, Chris (Erika) of Almena, Ryan (Erica) of Dallas; granddaughters, Lakan (John) Rischette, Makenna Lentz, Addison Lentz, and Avery Lentz; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Ace, and Layne Rischette; sister, Carolyn (Jerry) Cordes of Nekoosa; brother-in-law, Bard Kittleson of Barron; and special friends, Joyce Frisle and Brooke Picknell. Leondra was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister Ruth Kittleson. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, or charity of your choice.
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Junior 2-Year-Olds
Ever-Green-View Ruth VG-88 1-10 305 45,163 4.0 1816 3.0 1371 5441 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View History VG-87 2-05 305 43,480 4.1 1790 3.1 1341 5353 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Legacy-SCH Resolve 10243 VG-88 2-00 305 34,676 5.1 1758 3.6 1238 5260 pts. Legacy Farms, Shell Lake Ever-Green-View Tang-TW VG-87 2-02 305 36,026 5.0 1819 3.3 1173 5214 pts Thomas Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Taby VG-88 2-05 305 42,081 3.9 1613 3.0 1262 5101 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Euro VG-85 2-02 305 35,231 4.5 1581 3.3 1164 4917 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Ridgedale Memphis GP-84 2-02 305 33,240 4.3 1439 3.2 1076 4675 pts. Seth & Matthew Haldiman, Janesville Jenny-Lou Tarrino Fila GP-82 2-01 305 36,402 3.7 1340 3.2 1163 4625 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Joliam Fuel Patty 5458 VG-87 2-02 305 33,390 4.0 1349 3.1 1049 4620 pts. Selz Farm Inc., Humbird
Jenny-Lou Clete Rudy GP-81 1-11 305 32,937 4.3 1404 3.2 1063 4545 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City
Ever-Green-View Aggi EX-91 3-05 305 60,101 2.8 1684 2.9 1737 5705 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo
Ryan-Vu Doc Star VG-88 2-00 305 30,757 4.1 1253 3.4 1037 4542 pts. Chad & Mark Ryan, Fond du Lac
Wargo-Acres Magnus Kiss-ET VG-87 3-04 305 42,703 4.8 2060 3.4 1409 5659 pts. Wargo Acres, Lodi
Ryan-Vu Brigham Complete VG-87 2-00 305 32,810 3.8 1249 3.0 979 4468 pts. Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac
TYB Commander Ella EX-91 3-04 305 40,920 4.7 1925 3.4 1372 5581 pts. Legacy Farms, Shell Lake
K-Manor First Secrecy VG-86 1-11 305 33,000 3.7 1227 2.9 970 4397 pts. Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb Jenny-Lou Doc March Madness VG-86 2-03 305 30,937 3.9 1218 3.2 999 4395 pts. Allison, Lauren & Brayden Breunig, Sauk City
Jenlar Solomon Brittney-TW VG-85 3-05 291 38,725 4.5 1755 3.1 1186 5079 pts. Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton
Jenny-Lou House 5013 GP-80 1-11 305 29,370 3.9 1143 3.3 957 4180 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City
A&J-Meyer Kenosha Mel VG-87 3-00 305 33,457 4.9 1651 3.4 1139 4972 pts. Andrew & Joan Meyer, Chilton
Senior 2-Year-Olds
Kellercrest Duke Mislead VG-87 3-01 305 38,640 3.7 1447 3.0 1148 4779 pts. Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb
Wargo-Acres Altarecoil 2813 VG-85 2-11 305 41,405 4.1 1673 3.5 1430 5255 pts. Wargo Acres, Lodi Ever-Green-View Surin VG-85 2-11 305 40,018 4.3 1737 3.1 1244 5133 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Ago VG-85 2-09 305 37,444 4.4 1659 3.1 1149 4982 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Jenny-Lou-KJ Jedi Ferrari VG-87 2-11 305 39,110 4.9 1529 3.1 1224 4947 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC & Kevin Jorgensen, Sauk City Kellercrest Bandares Sabra VG-85 2-11 305 34,959 4.6 1580 3.2 1135 4857 Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb A&J-Meyer Callen Swirl VG-86 2-10 305 35,673 4.2 1471 3.2 1100 4753 pts. Andrew & Joan Meyer, Chilton
Junior 3-Year-Olds
Heatherstone Young At Heart VG-85 2-03 305 32,252 4.1 1334 3.3 1077 4583 pts. Wargo Acres, Lodi
Ever-Green-View Ad-Hoc-ET EX-92 3-04 305 42,072 5.2 2206 3.4 1428 5938 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo
A&J-Meyer Had Me Domino VG-85 2-01 305 33,541 4.2 1410 2.9 984 4572 pts. Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton
Moorclose Doorman Willa VG-87 3-03 290 38,634 6.0 2317 3.6 1388 5897 pts. Emily Stumpf, Appleton
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Miss EGV Sese-ET VG-85 3-01 305 43,585 3.8 1641 3.1 1357 5146 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo
Kellercrest Slamdunk Lolita VG-85 3-01 305 35,920 4.2 1501 3.1 1131 4766 pts. Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb Jenlar Mogul Sundrop VG-87 3-01 305 35,464 4.3 1506 2.9 1040 4736 pts. Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton Nagels Mr Wisconsin Pinto VG-86 3-05 305 34,122 2.9 986 2.8 960 4114 pts. Keith & Stephanie Abts, New Franken Valley-Drive Jacoby Tardis EX-90 3-03 252 34,876 4.0 1412 3.2 1122 4798 pts. Emily Stumpf, Appleton
Senior 3-Year-Olds
Ever-Green-View Ashira EX-90 3-07 305 46,089 5.6 2580 3.5 1572 6406 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Acadia-ET VG-88 3-09 305 43,845 5.1 2243 3.3 1417 5854 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Ever-Green-View Appetit-ET EX-90 3-08 305 46,725 4.2 1949 3.2 1447 5650 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo
Ever-Green-View Raquel-ET VG-88 3-09 305 46,151 3.8 1767 3.2 1483 5456 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo
Kellercrest Jedi Princess VG-88 4-06 305 39,790 4.4 1745 3.2 1288 5788 pts. Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb
Wargo-Acres Mercron-ET EX-92 5-03 305 43,618 4.0 1737 3.4 1468 6072.5 Wargo Acres, Lodi
Ever-Green-View Mog Hype-ET VG-87 3-08 305 44,526 3.8 1679 3.2 1402 5263 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo
Joliam Byway Dominate 5092 EX-94 4-02 305 36,390 4.5 1636 3.3 1204 5770 pts. Selz Farm Inc., Humbird
Selz-Pralle Pepwind 4765 VG-88 5-08 305 46,330 4.0 1833 2.9 1355 5930.5 pts. Selz Farm Inc., Humbird
Wargo-Acres Dillion Malia VG-85 3-08 305 44,522 3.5 1567 3.3 1459 5164 pts. Wargo Acres, Lodi
Legacy-SCH Mogul 9073 EX-92 4-00 305 34,710 5.1 1766 3.2 1110 5751 pts. Legacy Farms, Shell Lake
Cycle Josuper Candy-ET VG-85 5-07 305 41,590 4.8 1978 3.1 1291 5919 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City
Joliam Glaus 5154 VG-87 3-10 305 39,320 4.2 1668 3.3 1313 5155 pts. Selz Farm Inc., Humbird
Ever-Green-View El Dente VG-88 4-00 305 44,026 3.4 1516 3.3 1438 5696.5 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo
Jenny-Lou Mascal 4125-TW VG-87 5-04 305 44,515 4.0 1759 3.2 1446 5917.5 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City
Jenny-Lou-KJ Modsty 4553-ET EX-90 3-09 305 39,587 3.3 1295 3.2 1257 4806 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC & Kevin Jorgensen, Sauk City
Jenny-Lou-JK KB Dapper-ET VG-88 4-11 299 41,420 4.0 1671 3.0 1235 5648.5 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC & Kevin Jorgensen, Sauk City
Selz-Pralle Pety 4896 EX-92 5-01 305 41,650 4.2 1758 3.1 1276 5901.5 pts. Selz Farm Inc., Humbird
Nagels Joab Rollie VG-85 3-10 305 33,317 2.6 859 2.7 913 3904 pts. Keith & Stephanie Abts, New Franken
Ever-Green-View My Cutie-ET EX-91 4-03 305 35,347 4.6 1611 3.1 1090 5538.5 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo
4-Year-Olds
Kellercrest Suprst Mitze-ET VG-86 4-04 305 40,180 4.1 1645 2.9 1183 5508 pts. Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb
Ever-Green-View Aclaim-ET EX-91 4-06 305 57,248 4.6 2652 3.2 1809 7298.5 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Valley-Drive Jacoby Tarawa EX-92 4-00 260 40,115 5.1 2053 3.4 1377 6305 pts. Emily Stumpf, Appleton SSI Loyola-P Mazgof EX-90 4-03 305 49,607 3.6 1771 3.2 1596 6172 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Ever-Green-View Tessa-ET EX-90 4-03 305 45,079 4.3 1941 3.2 1412 6158 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Marshland Silver Bad Blood EX-90 4-06 305 35,549 5.7 2012 3.6 1263 6080 pts. Minglewood Inc., Deer Park Jenny-Lou Topgun Rizzy-ET VG-88 4-09 305 37,787 4.8 1810 3.6 1371 5923.5 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Wargo-Acres Mogul Babe EX-92 4-07 305 42,137 4.1 1721 3.1 1306 5894.5 pts. Wargo Acres, Lodi Kellercrest Mnt Brooklyn-ET EX-93 4-09 305 38,480 4.8 1711 3.5 1226 5837 pts. Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb
Jenny-Lou-KJ Yodr Alaina-ET EX-91 5-00 305 42,180 3.9 1626 3.3 1386 5849.5 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC & Kevin Jorgensen, Sauk City K-Manor D Rosette 461-ET VG-88 5-03 305 38,171 4.4 1684 3.27 1248 5674.5 pts. Minglewood, Inc., Deer Park
Clear-I Montross Deli EX-91 4-06 305 32,240 4.8 1562 3.3 1064 5463.5 pts. Levi Martin, Platteville
Jenny-Lou-JK McCutchn Jubs EX-91 5-10 299 40,402 4.0 1603 3.0 1229 5669.5 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC & Kevin Jorgensen, Sauk City
Kellercrest Boastful Mouse EX-90 4-03 305 37,880 3.9 1460 3.0 1145 5410 pts. Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb
SSI-JL Pluto Real Talk EX-90 5-11 305 38,368 4.0 1552 3.3 1274 5631 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City
Ran-Rose Heisenberg Krush VG-85 4-03 305 34,243 3.9 1343 3.1 1055 5048 pts. Keith & Stephanie Abts, New Franken
Dunn-Brook Deluge AW Hacka VG-88 5-00 305 38,516 4.3 1636 3.21 1238 5616.5 pts. Minglewood, Inc., Deer Park
Nagels Monarch Damara VG-85 4-01 305 34,488 3.5 1216 3.1 1070 4936 pts. Keith & Stephanie Abts, New Franken
Jenlar Doorman Satin VG-86 5-07 305 44,711 3.3 1493 3.1 1368 5541 Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton
5-Year-Olds
A&J-Meyer Doorman Lynn VG-87 5-01 305 34,300 4.6 1570 3.4 1167 5449.5 pts. Andrew & Joan Meyer, Chilton
Ever-Green-View Amori-ET EX-94 5-08 305 60,603 3.6 2164 3.0 1800 6894 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo Jenny-Lou Crankit 4109 EX-90 5-02 305 40,660 4.8 1972 3.4 1363 6140 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City K-Manor S Mistrust 442 EX-91 5-03 305 42,303 4.5 1910 3.27 1384 6131.5 pts. Minglewood, Inc., Deer Park
A&J-Meyer Corvette Luna EX-90 5-04 305 36,385 4.1 1492 3.1 1140 5437 pts. Andrew & Joan Meyer, Chilton SSI Damaras Midas 11034-ET VG-87 5-11 305 44,770 3.1 1373 2.9 1301 5386.5 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City continued on page 22 January/February 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 21
6 to 9-Year-Olds
Ever-Green-View Paree EX-91 6-11 305 60,593 4.3 2608 3.0 1810 7255.5 pts. Thomas Kestell, Waldo SSI Damars Missy 10975-ET EX-90 6-00 305 36,880 5.7 2095 3.5 1278 6178 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Dar-Lynda McCutchen 56402 EX-93 6-01 305 41,226 4.4 1825 3.5 1444 6169 pts. Selz Farm Inc., Humbird Wargo-Acres Snow Machine-ET EX-94 7-00 305 36,883 5.0 1857 3.5 1286 6073 pts. Wargo Acres, Lodi Merkline Doorman Pallas-ET EX-93 6-11 305 39,699 4.6 1820 3.3 1312 6032 pts. Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb Legacy-SCH Gillespy 8054 EX-93 7-06 305 41,970 4.3 1815 3.1 1301 6016 pts. Legacy Farms, Shell Lake SSI Gregs 8328 10776-ET EX-93 6-05 302 43,120 4.0 1724 3.1 1337 5961 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City
Grass-Ridge Ishikari SBH-ET EX-91 7-00 305 45,640 3.7 1667 3.1 1400 5904.5 pts. Grass Ridge Farm LLC, Pittsville Clear-Echo Kingboy 3333-ET EX-90 6-02 303 41,400 4.1 1688 3.3 1346 5839 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Grass-Ridge Chill Reginald EX-90 7-02 305 36,830 4.8 1783 3.1 1128 5716 pts. Grass Ridge Farm LLC, Pittsville Jenny-Lou Observer 3944 EX-91 6-02 305 43,903 3.7 1633 2.8 1224 5694.5 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Ms CD-Roth Atwood Juliet-ET EX-93 6-03 305 37,939 4.2 1580 3.2 1196 5676 pts. Christopher Roth, Waunakee Jenlar Shottle Treasure VG-85 8-08 305 40,095 4.3 1725 3.0 1220 5595 pts. Larry & Jennifer Meyer, Chilton
Valley-Drive Hero Tarapin EX-91 8-09 190 25,565 5.2 1318 3.3 839 4994.5 Emily Stumpf, Appleton
10-Year-Olds & Older
Dorsland Spearmint Essence EX-93 10-04 305 33,969 4.5 1517 3.3 1116 5533 pts. Wargo Acres, Lodi Joliam Shot Pepper 3729-ET EX-94 10-05 305 31,070 4.7 1457 3.1 950 5337 pts. Selz Farm Inc., Humbird Jenny-Lou Tributary 2851 VG-85 10-00 305 33,113 4.3 1436 3.1 1038 5124 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City Rock-N-Hill-II Roy Casey EX-94 10-11 305 28,654 3.9 1121 3.2 904 4955 pts. Chris & Mike McCullough, Juda
Jenny-Lou Planet 3738 VG-87 6-09 305 47,520 3.0 1431 4.0 1417 5560.5 pts. Mystic Valley Dairy LLC, Sauk City
The Next Generation
We have many young 2-year-olds that are exciting and the next generation of Agnews, Bryn and Blake, are just starting 4-H, so they’ll have Holsteins at the fair soon! We look forward to the development of our young cows and kids! Bryn & Blake
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Announcements
Nicole (Wright) and Zach Statz were married on October 9, 2021 in Sun Prairie. Nicole is the daughter of Mark and Linda Wright and Zach is the son of Joe and Lisa Statz. The couple resides in Marshall where Zach is a farm manager of Statz Brothers Dairy which milk 4500 Holsteins and Jersey and crop about 8000 acres. Nicole is employed as a lab manager at Cumberland Valley Analytical Services in Madison and still owns some Registered Holsteins and Brown Swiss cattle. Nicholas and Mandi Kipp welcomed their newest family member, Kaiden Nicolas Kipp on November 18, 2021. He weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 inches long. Taylor Behnke and Radley Ripp were married on December 31, 2021. Congratulations to the couple!
Kristen (Broege) and Corey Metcalf were joined in marriage on December 31, 2021. We wish you the best!
Two new EX-95 cows! Floydholm MC Emoji-ET is now EX-95. She is owned by Shawn & Seth Nehls, La Femme Fatale, Crescentmead and Milksource.
Jacobs Doorman Victoire-ET is now EX-95. She is owned by Milksource, Ransom-Rail, L. Fischer and Legendholm Holsteins.
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Happy 2022! Things have finally begun to return to “normal.” Or whatever normal is in the dairy industry. We just completed a very successful Junior Convention in Appleton with over 350 Holstein members, chaperones, and volunteers in attendance to help make the event a success. We are lucky to have such an involved Junior Association and incredible sponsors and volunteers that help make this possible. As we transition to the new year, we look forward to Adult Convention in February. I encourage all YAC members to attend and become more involved in the Adult Association. We look forward to having a YAC get together for the past JAC teams from the 2000s and 2010s and members during convention. Be on the lookout for more details to come. The next round of membership cards will begin arriving in the next few weeks. Please be sure to pay your membership and let the office know of any changes that are needed for your account. In order to continue to receive the Wisconsin Holstein News we ask that you renew your membership by March 15. Renewals can be made by mailing a check, through the online system, or by calling the WHA office. The March Issue of the News will be the next installment of the Midwest Holsteins. This is a great opportunity to advertise any spring sales consignments to an even broader network of Holstein enthusiasts. Contact the office now to reserve your ad space! I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event and making 2022 a great year for WHA!
2021 Cover Contest In the past, the February issue of the Wisconsin Holstein News featured the winning image from our cover contest. Now that the January and February issues are combined, we will be moving the winning cover contest image to the April/May issue. We are still taking entries for the contest! You can enter your photo by emailing your photo to marab@wisholsteins.com. Images must be taken on a camera. Phone photos will not be accepted.
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We’d like to introduce our five new JAC members. They join the 2nd-year JACs - Hannah Hensel, Ainsley Noble and Clarissa Ulness. Feel free to contact your area reps to come to your meetings or help with activities. Contact info can be found on the WHA website. Emma Bangart - Northwest District Hi! I’m the 17-year-old daughter of Rick and Peggy Bangart. I live on my family’s 120 cow dairy farm in Stratford. The junior convention is my favorite Holstein event of the year. I have participated in dairy jeopardy and dairy bowl with Wood County. I’m currently a senior at Marshfield High School where I am the Vice President of the Marshfield FFA and a member of the National Honor Society. I am also very involved in my 4-H club where I have held numerous officer positions throughout the years. I am very excited to get more involved in the Holstein Association and to get to meet all of you Holstein enthusiasts. Evan Hathaway - Southwest District My name is Evan Hathaway and I am 16 years old from Iowa County. I am currently a junior at Barneveld High School where I will be graduating early next year and hope to attend UW-Madison to major in Dairy Science. Outside of school, I am involved in 4-H and Iowa County Junior Holsteins. I am extremely excited to serve this year as your first year Southwest District JAC. Brianna Meyer - Northeast District Hello everyone! My name is Brianna Meyer and I am the daughter of Larry and Jennifer Meyer. I’m 17 years old and a junior at Chilton High School. I am actively involved in 4-H, FFA, FBLA, National Honor Society, Source of Strength, and am a company member at the Makaroff Youth Ballet. I enjoy showing my Holstein and Brown Swiss cattle, especially at World Dairy Expo and Wisconsin State Fair. I’m really looking forward to my upcoming year as JAC and cannot wait to meet all of you! Lauren Breunig - Southeast District Hello all! My name is Lauren Breunig and I am the newly elected JAC from the southeast district. I am the 17-year-old daughter of Mitch and Jacquie Breunig and was raised on my family’s 450 Registered Holstein farm, Mystic Valley Dairy, in Dane County. I am currently a senior at Sauk Prairie High School where I participate in soccer, volleyball, NHS, and student council. Outside of school, I have held numerous positions within my 4-H club and am a member of the Wisconsin Agricultural
Youth Council run through DATCP. I am very excited to work with this year’s team of JACs to plan fun and education-filled events for juniors of all ages! Elizabeth Gunst - Southeast District (1-year position) Hello everyone, I am the 16-year-old daughter of Dennis and Nichole Gunst. I have an older brother, Matthew, and we are the sixth generation to live on our family farm, Ladinodale Holsteins, and crop around 300 acres. I am a junior at Lakeside Lutheran High School where I serve as the Lakeside Lutheran FFA Chapter president. I look forward to serving as a JAC from the southeast!
2022 Junior Membership Renewals
All membership renewal notices for 2022 were sent from the office in October 2021. All members received green renewal cards this year with notification of 2022 membership amounts. Please submit the card with payment to the office or call to pay by credit card. In order to exhibit at WHA shows and attend junior events, you must be a paid member. If members have not seen a notice, they should contact Charitee at the office. Please help your staff keep an updated database and let us know if you have not received your renewal postcard.
Scholarship Opportunities
The 2022 Wisconsin Holstein Scholarship applications are due March 1, 2022. All Holstein Association members pursuing a post-secondary degree are encouraged to apply, with agriculture majors given the highest consideration. Applications can be found on the Wisconsin Holstein Foundation website at www. wiholsteinfoundation.com/scholarship and should be mailed to WHF, 902 8th Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913. Please read the form carefully, follow all guidelines and be sure to include all required materials. There are several additional memorial scholarships available, including the Brad Fust Memorial Scholarship, John Klossner Memorial Scholarship, John Selz Memorial Scholarship, Doris Morris Memorial Scholarship, Maurice & Geraldine Cooper Memorial Scholarship, Marlowe Nelson Memorial Scholarship and a memorial scholarship specifically designated for two-year and short course schooling - the Gordon Berg Memorial Scholarship. Also available is the John and Isabelle Ames Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship requires a separate application from the Wisconsin Holstein sponsored awards. The application is also available on the WHF website. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for funding your education!
Mark Your Calendars!
Cow Camp will be Saturday & Sunday, May 14 & 15 at Mt. Morris, Wautoma. Watch next month’s issue for more info! January/February 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 25
Thank you2021 Sponsors!
The Wisconsin Holstein Association would like to thank our sponsors from this past year. Thanks to our sponsors we were able to host successful junior activities and member outreach events. Sponsors help to promote junior educational programming which provides and supports education that will strengthen the dairy industry with better leaders, more educated farmers, and promote youth to retain careers in agriculture. In the future we aim to continue to organize more of these events and are hopeful that our association will get stronger with time thanks to our sponsors’ support. * Note: In the December 2021 issue, we missed two important sponsors who helped make the WHA All-Breeds Futurity a great success. IPS and Agropur have been major supporters of WHA for a number of years and we’d like to thank them for their continued support of our programs. We sincerely apologize for the oversight.
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Wisconsin Holstein Presents...
The 2022 Wisconsin Holstein Treasure Quest What is the Wisconsin Holstein Treasure Quest?
This event is a celebration and promotion of high caliber calves and their breeders and owners. Proceeds from this event benefit the state association members and fund breed promotion events held each year.
What can state members do to get involved?
State members can enter Registered Holstein heifers born between March 1 and December 31, 2021. Any state member can nominate a heifer using the form below. All entries must be received with a fee of $80 by February 4, 2022. By entering your calf in the Treasure Quest, you are committed to potentially having the calf selected as the winner. The $80 entry fee also includes an entry in the Midwest National Spring Show or Midwest Spring Red & White Show. Members can also participate by purchasing a lottery ticket for the chance to win one of the entered calves. There will be 125 lottery tickets printed, and 123 of them will be sold for $100 each. The remaining two tickets will be auctioned off; one will benefit the WHA Scholarship fund and the other the WHA Juniors. These auctions will be held at the state adult convention and spring show, and the tickets purchased will automatically be in the top 12 drawing.
When and where is the drawing held?
The raffle drawing will be held following the selection of Intermediate Champion at the 2022 Midwest National Spring Holstein Show on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Ticket holders must not be present to win, however, they do need a representative to choose a calf or bucket on their behalf. Ten tickets will be drawn on the day of the show, and they will be joined by the two tickets auctioned for a chance to win a new Holstein calf. Eleven winners will receive consolation buckets, valued at $100 each and one lucky ticket holder will go home with a calf. The breeder whose calf is chosen will receive a check for $5000, and those not chosen get to return home!
Where can I get my ticket?
Tickets can be purchased from any WHA board member or the state office by calling 1-800-223-4269.
Additional Information
All calves entered prior to spring show will be on display at the show and led into the ring at the time of the drawing. The Wisconsin Holstein News will feature a special section on the entered calves in the March and April/May issues.
WI Holstein Treasure Quest Calf Entry Form Heifer’s Registered Name ______________________________________________________________________ Registration # _______________________________ Sire: ________________________________________
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Dam’s Production Record: ______ Age ______ days ______________ M ________ F ________ P Photos available: _________________________________________________________________ Owner’s Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________ Telephone: _______________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ ❏ I have enclosed my $80 non-refundable application fee. Due by February 4, 2022 to WI Holstein Association, 902 Eighth Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913
By entering your calf in the Treasure Quest, you are committed to potentially having the calf selected as the winner. The entry fee includes an entry to the Midwest National Spring Show or Midwest Spring Red & White Show. January/February 2022 – Wisconsin Holstein News – 27
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In the event however, that any condition should arise which prevents the showing of the Futurity, the right is reserved to cancel same and refunds made to persons owning females that have been nominated, their share of all monied accrued after the deduction of actual expenses in the promotion of the Futurity. SALE OF ELIGIBLE ANIMALS: When an animal that is entered in the All-Breeds Futurity is sold, the eligibility may be transferred to the new owner, and it shall be his responsibility to inform the Futurity Committee of the change of ownership. The seller shall inform the buyer that the animal purchased is already entered in the Futurity. To aid in this, exhibitors will receive an entry certificate for each animal after entry payment has been received. New owners will need to sign an entry form after notification of entry into Futurity. OPEN CLASS SHOWING: If the show is held at the Wisconsin State Fair, all animals shown in the All-Breeds Futurity are eligible, upon proper entry, to be shown in the open class competition of the respective breed show. It is the responsibility of the animal’s owner to fill out the necessary forms for open class competition. MISCELLANEOUS: Neither the Wisconsin Holstein Association nor the Wisconsin Holstein Futurity Committee is in any way responsible for the condition of the premises in which the Futurity is held and is not liable in the event of accident or loss of persons or property. All matter pertaining to the showing of the Futurity are subject to the rules, regulations and health requirements of any WI Holstein Association sponsored show along with those for the show at which the Futurity is held. DRESS CODE: Every exhibitor must have formal dress to show in the Futurity. (Minimum requirements for men include a shirt, tie and dress pants while women should wear a dress, business suit or the equivalent.) Exhibitors not meeting the minimum dress code requirement will be denied entry into the show ring. Interest on Futurity entry fee accounts and any sponsorship monies may be used to offset show expenses at the discretion of the WHA Board of Directors and the Wisconsin Holstein Futurity Committee.
Wisconsin Holstein Association’s All-Breeds Futurity 2024
PURPOSE: To stimulate interest in the breeding and exhibiting of outstanding Registered Purebred Dairy Cattle of 87% RHA or higher. To promote the Registered Holstein breed and dairy industry to the general public with an appealing and memorable presentation. PROCEDURES: An animal is nominated by an owner. All nominations are the responsibility of the owner. Dates, fees and rules will be followed to the letter. ELIGIBILITY: Any registered female from any of the 7 major dairy breeds that was born September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 is eligible for Wisconsin Holstein Association’s 2024 All-Breeds Futurity. Owners of the animal being shown must be a paid member of the respective breed association by May 31 of the year of the show and those leading the animal must be at least 12 years old by the day of the show. FEES: Entries, along with $35 per animal, must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2022. Late entries will be accepted from May 16-August 15, 2022 at $100 per animal. Full entry fees must accompany entry form or sent within the appropriate time noted above. PURSE: The purse in this event shall consist of all monies received by the All-Breeds Futurity (plus interest earned) as nomination fees, less the actual expenses incurred in its promotion and management. All Futurity monies shall be kept in a separate Futurity Fund and used only for Futurity purposes. The purse in this event will be divided among the first forty Futurity placings as follows: 1st place winner - 15% plus sponsorship monies 2nd .........12% Next ten places ............2% each 3rd ............9% Next ten places .........1.5% each 4th ............8% Next fifteen places .......1% each 5th ............6% (If 100% of purse money is not distributed by above breakdown, the balance will be split equally amongst all participants.) REFUNDS: When nomination fees and the payment in connection with the Futurity are received, they are committed for the purse of this event and no refunds will be made, whether or not the animal is shown or its eligibility discontinued by owner.
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Index to Advertisers
Koepke Farms, Inc.....................................24 Mapleton Valley Farm...............................22 Mar-Linda-K Holsteins................................2 Origin Reproduction Services...................28 Purple Ribbon Classic.................................3 Rickert Bros., LLC.......................................28 Rural Mutual/Brian Greenman...........19, 28 Second Look Holsteins, LLC......................24 UW-River Falls Falcon Premier....................7 Wargo Acres..............................................24
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