Post on 24-Jan-2022
GUERNSEY COMMUNITY LOSES A FRIEND
Calendar of Events:
New York Spring Show
April 12-15th Syracuse, NY
New York Carousel Guern-
sey Sale
April 12th
Annual Meeting & Banquet
April 6th
National Convention
June 19-24th Tulsa, Oklahoma
Inside this issue:
Guernsey Community Loses a Friend
AGA Update
1
1
National Show Results 2
Board of Directors Meeting Update
3
New York Spring Show & Sale
3
Annual Meeting and Banquet
3
Junior Corner 4
Road Recollections from Betsey McKenna
4
AGA Update From Seth Johnson
The Board of Directors of the American Guernsey
Association met on November 28 & 29 in Colum-
bus , Ohio , at the AGA office. The budget for
2013 was approved. Considerable discussion cen-
tered on addressing the challenges of improving
reproduction in the breed and in promoting adding
value to quality Golden Guernsey milk in the mar-
ketplace. The lone procedural change that came
from the meeting is that transfers will only be
processed when a signed registration certificate is
provided to the AGA office. No transfers will be
processed over the phone or by e-mail. Please keep
this in mind. Please also remember that there is a
$20 rush fee for all registration and transfer work.
Plan ahead!
There will be an At-Large seat on the AGA Board
of Directors open in 2012. Members in good stand-
ing from any district may run. Contact any mem-
ber of the At-Large Nominating Committee to
express interest. Nominating Committee: Leon
Zweegman, Chair 360-354-4669; Don Peterson
608-654-7889, Dan Ripley 315-4963-220.
December 2012 Volume 3, Issue 4
New York Guernsey Breeders’ Association
On October
29, 2012, the
Guernsey
community
lost a close
friend. Joe
Axtell, hus-
band of Chris-
tel Axtell,
Youth Advi-
sor, of Ripley Farms, went to be the with
his lord and savior.
Joe Axtell graduated from Deposit High
School in 1976 and continued on to re-
ceive a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Min-
istries from Liberty University in
Lynchburg, Virginia, as well as a Master
of Arts in Biblical Counseling from the
Masters College in Santa Clarita, Califor-
nia.
Joe Axtell married Christel Ripley on
July 7th, 1979 and they were married 33
years before his passing and through
those years was blessed with children
Rachel, Andrew, Josh, Caylie, and Ben
along with three grandchildren, Josiah,
Levi, and Alexis.
Pastor Axtell served for more than 31
years as the leader of Sherman Bible
Chapel which was one of his true pas-
sions in life.
When not serving the lord, Joe could be
found supporting his children and wife at
the New York State Fair Guernsey Show
with Ripley Farms or other Guernsey
functions. He was often found ringside
taking pictures and helping out wherever
he could.
In memory of Joe Axtell, the family
wishes that memorial donations be given
to the Joe Axtell Memorial Fund in care
of Sherman Bible Chapel, 331 Lumber
Rd, Deposit, NY 13754.
This year, New York came out on top on the National Show Circuit claiming another
Champion title. This year, Mary Foote of Hartford owned the Reserve Intermediate Champion
Cow at the World Dairy Expo Junior Show and Honorable Mention of the Open Show. Hill-
side Acres Spider Aster, who is a Spider daughter, calved in September and just classified ex-
cellent 90. In addition to Aster, there were multiple New York cows that claimed spots in the
top three at both Junior and Open shows . Here are the New York Guernsey's that took top
spots on the Tanbark trail!
New York Guernseys take the Tanbark Trail by Storm
Page 2 New York Guernsey Breeders ’ Association
NGS – Wisconsin: Winter Heifer Calf:
3. Little Fields RR Prada Bubble
Catherine Littlefield-Bush
Lowville, New York
Senior Two Year Old Cow:
3. Campbells Regal Utopia
Friendship Farm
Millbrook, New York
Senior Three Year Old Cow:
2. Hillside Acres Spider Aster
Mary-Elizabeth Foote
Hartford, New York
NJS – Wisconsin:
Summer Yearling Heifer:
2. Smithfield Crunch Poptart
Andrew Coon
Amenia, New York
Fall Yearling Heifer:
3. Ripley Farms Ross Evangaline
Esther Ripley
Moravia, New York
Senior Two Year Old Cow:
1.Luckyvale Yogi Kiara
Kristen Gallagher
Sangerfield, New York
Senior Three Year Old Cow:
2. Hillside Acres Spider Aster
Mary-Elizabeth Foote
Hartford, New York
NGS – Harrisburg:
Spring Heifer Calf:
1. Millborne Hillpoint BS Ariel – ET
Morey Miller
Granby, Connecticut
3. Friendship Y Baby Doll
Friendship Farm
Millbrook, New York
Winter Heifer Calf:
1. Craig Moor Tiller Tabitha
Trey Duval
Greenwich, New York
Summer Yearling Heifer:
3. Eternal Flame Mocha
Nathan Pieper
Walton, New York
Winter Yearling Heifer:
1. Millborne Hillpoint S Hologram
P Morey Miller
Granby, Connecticut
3. Solid Gold MP Lori
Eric Craig
Bangor, New York
Fall Yearling Heifer:
2. Adams Creek Morey Olympia
Friendship Farm
Millbrook, New York
3. Ripley Farms Ross Evangaline
Esther Ripley
Moravia, New York
Junior Best Three Females:
3. Thomas Ripley
Ripley Farms
Moravia, New York
Junior Two Year Old Cow:
3. Mar-Milk Tiller Jade
John Kuszlyk
Batavia, New York
Senior Two Year Old Cow:
2. Four Winds Amazing Grace
P Morey Miller
Granby, Connecticut
Junior Three Year Old Cow:
3. Millborne Spider Bianca
P Morey Miller
Granby, Connecticut
Four Year Old Cow:
1. Millborne Farms Beyonce
P Morey Miller
Granby, Connecticut
Six Year Old Cow and Older:
2. Millborne Tiller Blair – ET
P Morey Miller
Granby, Connecticut
Total Performance Cow:
1. Millborne Tiller Blair - ET
P Morey Miller
Granby, Connecticut
NJS – Harrisburg:
Fall Heifer Calf:
2. Monument-View Response Jolly
Trey Duval
Greenwich, New York
Summer Yearling Heifer:
1. Eternal Flame Mocha
Nathan Pieper
Walton, New York
Winter Yearling Heifer:
3. Ripley Farms JP Coni Evon
Elizabeth Ripley
Moravia, New York
Fall Yearling Heifer:
2. Ripley Farms Ross Evangaline
Esther Ripley
Moravia, New York
Junior Two Year Old Cow:
2. Eternal Flame Milky Way
Owen Pieper
Walton, New York
Senior Three Year Old Cow:
3. Wee Kin Farm Dillys Sunflower
Betsey McKenna
Albion, New York
New York State Fair Open Show:
Grand Champion:
Millborne Tiller Blair
Morey Miller
Reserve Grand Champion:
Mar-Milk Tiller Jade
John Kuszlyk
New York State Fair Youth Show:
Grand Champion:
Luckyvale Yogi Kiara
Kristen Gallagher
Reserve Grand Champion:
Ripley Farms Royalty Renee - ET
Daniel Ripley
Master Showman:
Esther Ripley
On November 10, 2012 the New York Guernsey
Board of Directors held their Fall Meeting that
took place in Syracuse, NY. With much discus-
sion about the fiscal state of the New York
Guernsey Association, it was decided to raise
dues for both Junior and Senior Members. Effec-
tive in 2013, Junior dues will now be $10 and
Senior member dues will be increased to $30.
This increase is to help offset the cost of the
Guernsey Journal that is given to each of the
members.
Another item of business was the expiring terms
of four members of the board. Though all mem-
bers are interested in serving another term, the
board is still looking for nominations for new
directors. If you are interested in running please
contact Wayne Foote (518)744-7943, Eric Craig
(518)232-2770 or Mary Beth Trombly at (518)
497-3210.
Lastly, committees were set forth for upcoming
Guernsey events. If you are interested in helping
with any of these , feel free to contact a member
of the committee.
Silent Auction (To take place at the State Meet-
ing): Cindy Gallagher, Sharon Littlefield, and
Judy Whalen Spring Carousel: (Sale) Wayne
Foote, Cindy Gallagher, and Roland Ripley
(Show) Richard Whalen Nominating Committee:
Eric Craig, Wayne Foote, Mary Beth Trombly
Annual Meeting: Sharon Littlefield
On behalf the NY Guernsey association, we
would like to thank all the directors who have
spent countless hours to better our organiza-
tion and taken on the financial obligation of
serving on the board!
addition to the Dam/Daughter Improvement
award which will be awarded at the banquet!
These applications can be found on our website
at nyguernsey.com! Please mail production
award applications to Cindy Gallagher by
March 1st at PO Box 57, Sangerfield, NY
13455 and Dam/Daughter applications to
George McKenna at 1502 E. Berry Road Al-
bion, NY 14411.
To make reservations for the banquet please
call Sharon Littlefield at (315)788-1531. To
contact the hotel about reservations call (866)
430-2692.
The date has been set for the Annual Guernsey
Breeders’ Meeting and Banquet! April 6,2013
the meeting will take place in the Hilton Garden
Inn, Watertown, New York and will be hosted
by the Northern District.
During the day, both the Junior and Senior As-
sociations will have meetings to conduct busi-
ness which will then be followed by an awards
banquet. Look for further details coming soon
about the day’s schedule.
But, don’t forget about Production Awards in
Board of Director’s Meeting Update
New York Guernsey Annual Meeting & Banquet
New York Spring Show & Guernsey Sale
If you are interested in consigning an animal
please contact Wayne Foote at (518)744-7942,
Cindy Gallagher at (315)415-2295, or Roland
Ripley at (315)496-2281.
The Youth and Open Show will take place on
April 13th at 1pm and Adam Liddle will be the
judge of the show. In the past years, show num-
bers may have been down but the quality has
overpowered many of the other breeds. Be sure to
help represent the Guernsey Breed by showing
off the best of your herd at the show!
The New York Spring Carousel Show and Sale
are fast upon us; both are taking place at the New
York State Fairgrounds from April 12th-15th!
The Guernsey Sale this year will be on April 12th
at 6pm, along with other protein breeds. We are
looking for consignments for the sale again this
year and would like to feature strong pedigree
animals with great show potential, which is why
many youth purchase their first Guernsey from
this sale! All animals in the sale will be entered in
the Guernsey Show free of charge to the buyer; so
we urge you to either consign a nice heifer or
purchase a great show calf.
Juniors: We NEED
your help with the
fitting and care of the
sale animals! It is
not all work, it is a
lot of fun! Please
contact Mary Foote
at (518)321-1152 if
you are interested in
helping with the sale!
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NEW YORK STATE
GUERNSEY
BREEDERS’
ASSOCIATION
Road Recollections from the National Guernsey Princess
Junior Corner
More great opportunities will take place at the
National Guernsey Convention in Oklahoma.
Check out usguernsey.com for applications for
scholarships, awards, and competitions that will
be held at convention! Even if you aren’t plan-
ning on attending, there are scholarships that are
available for high school graduates! So I urge all
juniors to check it out!
Here is a list of awards for Junior Members of-
fered by the American Guernsey Association:
National AGA Scholarship
The Schnebly Scholarship
Turley Youth Scholarship
Max Dawdy Scholarship
National Outstanding Guernsey Youth
National Junior Production and Breeder
Awards
Applications are due to Brian Schnebly Pro-
grams Coordinator of AGA by March 31,
2013.
If you have any questions about applications or
junior events, please feel free to contact Youth
Advisor Christel Axtell or Youth President Mary
Foote at mary.foote25@yahoo.com.
As this year winds down,
you, as a junior member,
have a lot of opportunities
just around the corner.
First off, the Junior
Achievement Awards are
due March 1, 2013. This is a great way to show-
case your accomplishments with the Guernsey
breed! I recommend that you fill out the applica-
tion because it will be useful if you apply for the
National Outstanding Guernsey Youth Award.
They will be available on our website soon! Mail
these applications to Youth Advisor Christel
Axtell at 331 Lumber Road Deposit, NY 13754.
Another opportunity that is available is the title
of New York Guernsey Princess and potentially
National Guernsey Queen. You could spend the
year representing the Guernsey breed at state fair
and Guernsey Functions. If you are interested,
email Christel at axtell7@juno.com.
Do you know someone who wants to own their
own Guernsey Calf? The Guernsey Scholarship
Calf program is a great way to welcome new
juniors into our organization while getting more
youth involved with the Guernsey Breed. If you
know of anyone who is worthy of this great
award, urge them fill out the application and
have them return it to Christel Axtell by March
1, 2013.
Hello New York Guernsey Breeders! This past September, I was very excited for the new up-
grade on my phone for turn by turn directions as I traveled to the All – American Guernsey
Show. Sadly, these turn by turn directions weren’t Betsy proof as I got lost on the way down.
But once I was there, I kept very busy. Because we had cows there as a family, I was changing shoes quite frequently. From wash boots to show boots to heels, I was able to take part in all
aspects of the show. There was an excellent turnout of exhibitors and cattle, with New York
being well represented. The All-American staff was great to work with and with that the Na-tional Shows were underway!
The Market Fresh slogan welcomed the National Guernsey Staff with autumn colored shavings, and a cornucopia of high caliber cattle-the World’s best. It was great to see everyone from around the country reuniting again with our
common interest, the Golden breed. The New York State Youth were recognized for State Herd. I am so proud to
be from such a strong state. The show and sale were a great success, with Guernseys distributed across the country. Working at the booth and handing out ribbons, I was able to walk among distinguished breeders and speak with
Guernsey enthusiast from as far as Finland.-They are looking for embryos, if you have any feel free to contacting
Seth or Brian.
Although the trip to Louisville started with four plane rides, I was happy to be there for my first time. Even though I
may have messed the ribbons up, I think I got them all sorted back out. (Let me know if you need an adjustment.) I felt so honored to be on the shaving with breeders and their animals of such success. By the end of the show, my
shoes had been stained green, but the experiences have been painted in my life forever.
The shows maybe finished, but the friendships and memories have just begun. This winter, I hope to catch up on
work around the farm but look forward to meeting with Guernsey Breeders from around the country. Although the
snow has yet to fall, God has blessed us all. With one more year, we are grateful all of you are here, with memories
and laughs, cherish every one as if it were the last.
- Betsey McKenna
National Guernsey Princess
Officers:
President:
Wayne Foote
(518)744-7943
1st Vice President:
Sharon Littlefield
(315)788-1531
2nd Vice President:
Richard Whalen
(845)677-8220
Treasurer:
Natalie Gilbert
(845)757-3821
Secretary:
Roland Ripley
(315)496-2281
Membership:
Alison Widrick
(315)778-1227
Youth Advisor:
Christel Axtell
(607)467-4365
_______________________
We want to tell your
story!
If you have any new up-
dates about your farm or
family that you want to
share, let me know!
Mary Foote
(518)321-1152 Mary.foote25@yahoo.com