Winter 2008 Illinois Holstein Herald

Winter 2008

Winter 2008

Gaf-Fine Farms, Inc. Page 38Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Page 36Golden Oaks Farm Page 36Halldale Farms Page 36Holbric Holsteins Page 9, 38Huel-Haven Page 36Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Page 36Interglobe Genetics Page 20Irwindale Holsteins Page 38J-Maker Dairy Farm Page 3, 36K-J Holsteins Page 36K-Lane Farms Page 38Kaco-Vu Page 36Kepotah Page 38Kochnook Farm Page 36Koll-Kreek Holsteins Page 36Laeschway Dairy Page 38Lenkaitis Holsteins Page 36Lindale Holsteins Page 30, 36Luck-E Holsteins Page 36Lucky-King Holsteins Page 36Ludwig Farms Page 38Lyonden Farm Page 38

Accelerated Genetics Page 11Ainger Farms Page 35BDG Genetics Page 35B-J-Grove Page 20, 21, 35BLM Fall Dairy Page 35Bluff-Ridge Page 38Blukel Holsteins Page 35Bri-Mel Acres Page 35Car-Mer Farm, LLP Page 35Cearfield Farm Page 35Clint-Clair Farms Page 35Coxbrook Farms Page 35Dair-E-Land Holsteins Page 35DoDel Holsteins Page 35Edler Farm Page 36The Edwards Family Page 36Ellingson’s White Hill Page 36Elm Farms, Inc. Page 38Erbacres Holsteins Page 36Evergreen Lawn Farm Page 36Flat-Net Dairy Page 36Fruendly Acres Page 36Francis Halpin Farms Page 36

ADVERTISER’S INDEX

Holstein Association USA Regional RepresentativeLarry Kleiner

850 Old Hwy. 127, Greenville, Ill. 62246 · [email protected] · 618/664-0001

Holstein Association USA DirectorBoyd Schaufelberger

1254 IL Rte 127, Greenville, Ill. 62246 · [email protected] · 618/664-2576

Other RepresentativeDr. Mike Hutjens

University of Illinois Extension · [email protected] · 217/333-2928

OfficersPresident .......................................................................................Dale Drendel 15N057 Walker Rd., Hampshire, Ill. 60140; 847/683-2590 [email protected] President................................................................... Kevin Wendling 13500 North 400th St., Altamont, Ill. 62411; 618/483-5532 Secretary/Treasurer.................................................................. Lori Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Rd., Rockford, Ill. 61102; 815/962-0001 [email protected]

Executive MembersBruce Clanton ................................................................................... Gateway R.R. 2, Box 415, Mulberry Grove, Ill. 62262 ; 618/425-3523 Joann Hartman................................................................................... Southern200 Holstein Place, Waterloo, Ill. 62298-2743; 618/939-6450 [email protected] Mike Netemeyer..................................................................................... Clinton18817 Emerald Rd., Carlyle, Ill. 62231; 618/594-3190 [email protected] Smith..................................................................................... Stephenson9808 E. Farm School Rd., Davis, Ill. 61019; 815/865-5683

Illinois Holstein Herald Editor & WebmasterJulie L. Drendel

165 Penny Lane, Sycamore, Ill. 60178 815/766-0045 · 847/683-7570 (fax) · [email protected]

Directors - Term Expires 2009

Gateway....................................... Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove 618/425-3523** Boone-Winnebago.............................. John Mitchell, Winnebago 815/703-5614 Clinton.................................................. Jason Brammeier, Carlyle 618/226-3231*Effingham............................................ Kevin Wendling, Altamont 618/483-5532Gateway ............................................. David Freeman, Greenville 618/780-3240*Jo-Carroll............................................. Dennis Steffes, Elizabeth 815/598-3161Mississippi-Valley................................. Beth Weas Cash, Paloma 217/455-3440*Southern........................................ Norbert Hasheider, Okawville 618/243-6312*Stephenson.................................................... Jerry Smith, Davis 815/865-5683


Heart of Illinois.............................................. Gary Zehr, Graymont 815/743-5722Lincolnland.......................................... Marc Hilgendorf, Nokomis 815/383-4776Tri-County.......................................................... Ray Hess, Genoa 815/784-6006Tri-County.................................................... Joe Engel, Hampshire 847/683-3482


Boone-Winnebago....................................... Brent Pollard, Rockford 815/962-2664Clinton......................................................Mike Netemeyer, Carlyle 618/594-3190Effingham.................................................... Megan Shoaf, Mason 217/821-9944Heart of Illinois......................................Tricia Kilburn-Zehr, Graymont 815/743-5722Lincolnland............................................. Roger Bauman, Nokomis 217/563-7692McHenry-Lake............................................... Alan Ainger, Harvard 262/749-4814McHenry-Lake....................................... Gary Janssen, Wauconda 847/224-7857Mississippi Valley.............................................. Bill Deters, Quincy 217/224-3192Southern............................................... Joann Hartman, Waterloo 618/939-7075Stephenson............................................. Eric Smith, Orangeville 815/821-1909Stephenson............................................. Kent Smith, Orangeville 815/789-4059

* Ineligible for re-election ** Completing an unexpired term

ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

Mackinson Dairy Farm Page 36Macomber Farm Page 37Massbach Holsteins Page 37Meier Meadows Page 37Mil-R-Mor Page 37, 39Mitchell’s Holsteins Page 38Net-A-Way Farms Dairy Page 37O-Bee Holsteins Page 38Oertel Farms, Inc. Page 37Oltmanns, Lee Page 7Platz Dairy Farm Page 37Pleasantland Farm Page 12, 37Po-Cop Holsteins Page 37R-Homestead Farm Page 18, 38R-Vision Holsteins Page 37Ravendale Farm Page 37Roblee Farms Page 38Rock-I Farms Page 38Roes-Mor Page 37Rolling Lawns Farms Page 37Rollin-Huels Dairy Farm Page 37Rotesown Page 38

Schaufine Farms Page 37Schaulane Holsteins Page 37Select Sires Page 40Shan-Hart Holsteins Page 37Shanks Farm Page 37Shannondoah Holsteins Page 37Show-N-Style Cattlle Page 37Smith, Ed Page 19Stevenson Holstein Club Page 37Stone Ridge Page 2, 37Sum-Daze Holsteins Page 37Sunshine Genetics Page 26Team Holsteins Page 25, 37Tuck’s O’er the Hill Farm Page 38Twendell Holsteins Page 37Vital-I Page 38Von-View Dairy Farm Page 38Weaver-Lea Page 38Wildvale Reg. Holsteins Page 38Will-Can-Do Holsteins Page 38Winter Dairy Farm Page 38Zehrview Holsteins Page 38

Winter 2008

Volume 70, Number 4 Winter 2008Illinois Holstein Herald (ISSN 1520-4472) (USPS #016762) is published four times a year, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, at 165 Penny Lane, Sycamore, Illinois by the Illinois Holstein Association. Subscriptions for members are included as part of the annual membership dues; $20 per year for non-members. Periodicals postage paid at Sycamore, IL and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Illinois Holstein Herald, 165 Penny Lane, Sycamore, IL 60178.

Jan. 8—Illinois Dairy Days, El Paso, Ill., Community Center; 9:45 a.m.Jan. 9—Illinois Dairy Days, Arthur, Ill., Yoder’s Country Kitchen; 9:45 a.m.Jan. 13—Illinois Dairy Days, Quincy, Ill., Adams County Farm Bureau; 9:45 a.m.Jan. 13—Illinois Dairy Days, Jerseyville, Ill., Super 8 Motel; 7:30 p.m.Jan. 14—Illinois Dairy Days, Okawville, Ill., Community Club Building; 9:45 a.m.Jan. 15 —Breese, Ill., American Legion Hall; 9:45 a.m.Jan. 20 —Elizabeth, Ill., Community Center; 9:45 a.m.Jan. 21—Freeport, Ill., Highland Community College; 9:45 a.m.Jan. 22—Harvard, Ill., Stratford Inn; 9:45 a.m.Feb. 28-Mar. 1—Spring Thing, Hawthorn Suites, Champaign, Ill.Mar. 21—Clinton County Classic Sale, Carlyle, Ill.

CALENDAR

FEATURES

Adverstiser’s Index ........................................................................ 4

Calendar ...................................................................................... 5

District News ............................................................................. 31

Dutchess Domain ........................................................................ 7

From the Director ........................................................................ 6

4-H Dairy Judging Results ......................................................... 16

4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Results .................................................... 25

2008 Illinois Award Winners ...................................................... 10

All-American Red & White Holstein Shows ............................... 29

Berghorn Named “Unsung Hero” .............................................. 17

Board of Directors Meeting, December 2008 ............................. 10

Board of Directors Meeting, October 2008 ................................ 26

Eastern Fall National Holstein Show .......................................... 35

Grand International Red & White Show .................................... 24

Grand National Junior Holstein Show ....................................... 29

Hutjens Named Industry Person of the Year ............................... 16

Illini Golden Opportunity Sale .................................................. 14

REGULARS

Illinois Holstien Association Annual Meeting .............................. 8

International Holstein Show ...................................................... 22

International Junior Holstein Show ............................................ 23

Junior Annual Meeting ............................................................... 32

Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show ....................................... 28

Royal Agricultural Winter Fair ................................................... 30

Spring Thing Registration Form ................................................. 34

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest ............................................. 5

The Journey of Joyful: Supreme Champion ................................ 19

Turleys Receive Land of Lincoln Breeders Award ........................ 27

University of Illinois Dairy Classes Available .............................. 25

University of Illinois Dairy Judging Results ................................ 26

From the President ....................................................................... 6

In Memoriam ............................................................................... 7

Junior Journeys .....................................................................32-33

Letter to the Editor ............................................................ 6, 7, 17

The state 4-H dairy quiz bowl contest will be held in conjunction with the Illinois Jr. Holstein Spring Thing workshop on Saturday February 28, 2009 at the Hawthorn Inn & Suites, 101 Trade Centre Dr., Champaign, IL. All interested 4-H members are invited and encouraged to participate -- especially noted for 4-H’ers with dairy breeds other than Holstein. Counties can enter an unlimited number of four member teams or individual members (individuals will be grouped to form teams). There is no limit. The state 4-H contest will have 2 divisions of competition: Jr. Division for 4-H members who are 13 years of age and younger as of January 1, 2009; and Sr. Division for those 4-H members who are 14 years and older before January 1, 2009. There will be a lunch served at cost for participants not staying/paying for the entire weekend workshop. Members who are enrolled in Animal Science college courses prior to the fall 2009 term are not eligible for the 4-H team. From this state contest, four 4-H’ers in the Sr. age group will be selected to represent Illinois at the National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest in Louisville, KY in November, 2009. Please contact your local Extension office by February 23, 2009 to sign up for the Illinois 4-H quiz bowl contest.

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest

On the Cover:Featured on the Winter 2008 cover is Irwindale Leduc Molly, center. Molly was voted as Illinois Cow of the Year. Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red, bottom, is also featured on the cover and on page 19. Finally, Thrulane James Rose, top, was this year’s Supreme Champion at both Expo and the Royal!

Winter 2008

National Director Boyd Schaufelberger of Greenville, Ill., attended the fall meeting of the the Board of Directos of Holstein Association USA., Inc., on November 13-14, 2008. Below are highlights of that meeting:

Update on 2008 Business Plan and Presentation of 2009 Plan

In spite of a weakening economy in the latter half of 2008, Holstein Association USA members recognize value in the programs and services offered by the Association. Highlighting 2008 activity for the first 10 months is a 10% increase in registrations. Through October 31, registrations totaled 293,379, up from 265,612 for the same period in 2007, and represented the highest level in the past seven years. Enrollment is brisk in the Holstein Association’s COMPLETE Program, as participation was up through October 2008 by 16% more animals and 10% more herds, when compared to 2007 levels. Through October 31, 225,545 animals and 1,837 herds were enrolled in Holstein COMPLETE. The Association’s 2009 Management-by-Objective Business Plan, as presented by management staff, was unanimously adopted by the Holstein Board.

Committee Reports From the Genetic Advancement Committee,

the Board approved recommendations that: GTPI will be used, in place of PTPI, TPI, •and CTPI, to designate animals that have been genomically tested. Animals will be required to have an official •production record and required classification score to be eligible for Holstein Association USA’s Locator List. Genomic tested heifers and cows that are •not eligible for Holstein Association USA’s Locator List but meet the same cutoff value will be published in a separate list. Requirements for the Top 100 TPI list will be •changed to 80% traditional U.S. reliability or 85% genomic reliability for production and type. Labeling of genetic information in the Red •Book will be based upon the source of the data used in its calculation. (Blank for US daughters, G for Genomic and M for MACE) Red Book Section 1 —“Top 400 TPI bulls” •will require at least 10 daughters and a reliability of 70% for production and type. Red Book Section 2—“Active, Limited or •Foreign bulls” will now specify that a bull must have 10 daughters or more. Addition of a new section to the Red Book — •“Top 250 Active Young Sires.”

From the Show Committee, the Holstein Association Board of Directors approved 11 National Holstein shows: Southern Spring National Holstein Show, Stillwater, Okla.; Mid-East Spring National Holstein Show, Columbus, Ohio; Midwest Spring National Holstein Show, Jefferson, Wis.; Western Spring National Holstein Show, Richmond, Utah;

From the Director...Mid-East Summer National Holstein Show, Columbus, Ohio; Midwest Fall National Holstein Show, St. Paul, Minn.; Western Fall National Holstein Show, Salem, Ore.; Northeast Fall National Holstein Show, West Springfield, Mass.; Eastern Fall National Holstein Show, Harrisburg, Penn.; International Holstein Show, Madison, Wis.; and Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show, Louisville, Ky. The Board approved these recommendations from the Junior Advisory Committee:

Have four National Junior Holstein Shows •in 2009: Southern Spring National Junior Holstein Show, Okla.; Premier National Junior Holstein Show, Penn.; International Junior Holstein Show, Wis.; and Grand National Junior Holstein Show, Ky.; and seven Junior shows: Mid-East Spring Junior Holstein Show, Ohio; Midwest Spring Junior Holstein Show, Wis.; Western Spring Junior Holstein Show, Utah; Mid-East Summer Junior Holstein Show, Ohio; Midwest Fall Junior Holstein Show, Minn.; Western Fall Junior Holstein Show, Ore.; and Northeast Fall Junior Holstein Show, Mass. Change the leasing rule in the Junior •Showring Policy to read as follows: “Lease applications for animals born on January 1 or later in the year exhibiting must be received by June 1 of that year.” Add a minimum age requirement to the •Junior Showring Policy under the eligibility section that states: Exhibitors must be nine years old in order to compete.

In 2009, the Milk Marketing Committee will become the Legislative Affairs Committee. This identification reflects the continuing focus of the committee to champion legislative issues that are of critical importance to the Association’s members and not limited to milk marketing issues only.

TIME—A lot has been written and said of time; time and time again, time heals

all, time waits for no one. Songs have time themes—a time to be born, a time to die; time in a bottle. There are all kinds of adages and sayings about time. One of my favorites is what a good friend tells me when I call him. I always ask if I’ve caught him at a bad time. His standard reply is, “No, time is all we have, it all depends on how we choose to use it.” How very true. I would like to thank each and every one of you for letting me serve this organization as your president for the past two years. Thank you for choosing me to help lead the Illinois Holstein Association. I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve such great people. In the grand scheme of things, two years is a very, very, short time. I have experienced all the emotions that happen in every day life —

From the President... happiness and joy, anger and sadness, humility and pride. I’ve met a

lot of people and made new friends, not just here in Illinois, but across the country. I once heard someone say, “We got into the Registered Holstein business for the cows, but we stayed in because of the people.” My feelings exactly. Our strength is in each other working for a common goal. I’m sure I’ve made mistakes and made good choices too. Some of you probably disagreed with me, but hopefully, the majority of you have agreed with what I’ve done. I have always tried to listen to your opinions and comments because I believe we can learn something from each other. In all my choices I have tried to look for the betterment of the entire organization, not one person or group, but for everyone. Thanks to my family for their support, and to the executive board for their tireless leadership and knowledge. Your value to me is immeasurable. I’ll leave you with this----I didn’t

promise you the world, just a path in the right direction. I consider my TIME with you well spent, and I am looking forward to working with ya’ll in the future. Your friend and fellow breeder,

Jim Schumacher

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

We would like to thank the Illinois Holstein Association for choosing us as the Young Breeders for 2008. Receiving this award was such an honor for us. We would also like to thank the Erbsen family for the beautiful clock.

Thanks again,Jason & Dena Brammeier

Winter 2008

Hello to everyone! I hope everyone is staying warm as the winter approaches. In November, the juniors held their annual meeting and had great input from the members that attended. After the meeting, the juniors toured Ropp Jersey Cheese. It was a great time learning how the farm works and sampling many different types of cheese. I hope that everyone had a wonderful time at the state convention; the Gateway Club did a great job hosting the convention. Congratulations to the University of Illinois dairy judging team on placing first at the

Dutchess Domain

The Importance of Mentors and Mentoring: A Tribute to Jack Bingham

What is a Mentor? A mentor is someone with an invisible hand on your shoulder. The most effective mentors use a light and subtle touch that you hardly notice. The hand will nudge you forward when it’s time to move ahead, to try a new challenge, when you don’t have the confidence to do it yourself. The hand can also hold you back when your mentor feels you are moving too quickly. Your mentor’s hand will also guide you left or right depending on what they determine is the best direction at that time in your career or life. How do I choose a Mentor? You don’t. A mentor chooses you. They see in you some potential worth developing and are willing to use their time, their connections and their influence to help you. They are placing their reputation on the line for you. They have nothing to gain. That’s why they choose, and you don’t. How do I know I am being mentored? Many times you won’t, at least not until much later in your life. Many of us, in our youth, resist advice and assistance from others; that’s why the subtle mentors are the most effective. At some point in your life, when you are years removed from the mentor, you will look back and see how certain people and certain events changed the trajectory of your life. It may have been an accident or luck; it may have been a mentor at work. What do I owe my mentors? If you are fortunate enough that someone has mentored you, you have two debts to pay. First, you must say “Thank you”. There are many ways to say it—a phone call, an email, a card, or something more substantial. Remember that you are probably not the only who has been affected by your mentors. You are one of many and as a group you can create a memorable way of thanking the mentor if you wish. Second, you are obligated to become a mentor yourself. In today’s vernacular it’s called “giving forward.” You may find mentoring a difficult and initially thankless job, but remember that your mentor probably felt the same way about you at one time. Hang in there, be patient and be subtle.

Richard Brummer


IN MEMORIAM

John H. “Jack” Bingham John H. “Jack” Bingham, 83, of McHenry, Ill., died September 27, 2008, at his home. Bingham, a 1951 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture Dairy Science Department (currently the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Department of Animal Sciences), retired in 1992 as one of the most respected Dairy Managers in Illinois history. Born and raised on Buffalo Creek Dairy in northern Illinois, Bingham was Herdsman under the tutelage of A.C. “Whitey” Thompson at Hickory Creek Farms until its dispersal in 1954. He then served as Superintendent of the International Dairy Show in Chicago until 1957, followed by a partnership with Pat Williams using the PatRJack prefix. In 1968 Bingham’s management career began in earnest when he oversaw the development and operation of Lamkinland, Illinois’ first large scale dairy operation,

milking 900 registered Holsteins. From 1975 until his retirement, Bingham managed Golden Oaks Farm, a renowned Registered Holstein operation with over 2,500 acres of farmland just north of Chicago. Bingham’s career as a dairy manager was marked by a number of personal characteristics. He took a special interest in mentoring and encouraging young employees, providing a virtual classroom environment in which to learn the science and art of dairy management. His “students” went on to hold management positions at leading A.I. organizations as well as some of the premier Holstein herds in the United States. Additionally, Bingham served the larger dairy industry as President and long-time State Director of the Illinois Holstein Association, delegate to the National Holstein Convention, advisor to the University of Illinois Dairy Science Department, and Board Member for the World Dairy Expo in Madison. Jack was lovingly survived by Charlotte, his wife of 56 years, three sons, four grandchildren and a sister.

North American In t e r n a t i o n a l L i v e s t o c k Exposition in Louisville. Also congratulations to the Kaskaskia College team and the Illinois 4-H judging teams for their successes this past fall as well. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to receive these great accomplishments. I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday season and a great new year.

Melinda

To the Illinois Holstein Association: Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for believing we were deserving of receiving the Service Award this year. Thank you to the Erbsen family for the beautiful clock awarded as a memorial to Ken. It was during Ken's term as IHA President that Ron became Vice-President and a deep friendship developed between them

as they traveled to meetings throughout Illinois and beyond. Because of Ken's untimely passing Ron stepped up as President sooner than was expected. We feel we have received much more than we've given because of the wonderful Holstein people we've come to know and love over the years. In gratitude,Ron and Karen Schaufelberger


Winter 2008

IllInoIs HolsteIn ConventIon President Jim Schumacher called the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association to order at 9:35 a.m. on December 4, 2008, at the Four Points Sheridan in Fairview Heights. There were 32 members and guests in attendance. President Schumacher called on IHA Secretary Lori Lyons to read the minutes of the last annual meeting. On a motion by Ron Schaufelberger which was seconded by Beth Cash, the minutes of the December 6, 2007 meeting were approved as printed in the Herald. A preliminary treasurer’s report was distributed with the meeting packet and discussed by Treasurer Lori Lyons. The financial results for the period April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 presented are summarized as follows:

Activity or Committee 2007-2008 ActualGeneral Operations $ (10,270)Membership 19,291State Show 2,164Cookbook Sales 14Illinois Holstein History 26Promotions (239)District Herd – Land of Lincoln 430Dutchess Contest (493)Purebred Dairy Cattle Association 5Publications (7,325)Website (132)State Sale 18,401Futurity Program 782Youth Activity (2,972)Memorial Accounts (130) Total revenue in excess of expenses 19,542 The treasurer’s report was approved following a motion by Bob Fruend that was seconded by Lee Oltmanns. Mike Hutjens provided an update on the Dairy at the University of Illinois. The dairy farm and the dairy program are at serious risk due to the budget cuts facing the University and the entire state. Mike stated that it was time to pull out the letter that was sent to Dr. Merchant and send to the Dean, the Provost and the Chancellor. He also encouraged everyone in the group to send their own letter. Our Illinois Holstein group is comprised of a large number of people and we have a strong voice. Dairy Days will be starting in January and information such as name and address information as well as discussion points will be available at that time. On a positive note, the cows are now being milked three times per day and have responded very well. Dave Fischer spoke about the Youth Programs that he is involved with. The Superior Young Dairy Producer was a success again at the Illinois State Fair. Four Holstein youth were scholarship winners this year. Dave also reported on the 4-H Dairy Bowl and Quiz Bowl Teams that competed at WDE and NAILE. Gene McCoy reported on the University of Illinois’ Collegiate Dairy Judging Teams that competed at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Accelerated Judging Contest in Viroqua, Wisconsin, at World Dairy Expo in Madison and at the North American Livestock Exposition in Louisville. Regional Representative Larry Kleiner spoke on behalf of Holstein USA. He encouraged everyone to consider Holstein Complete as it offers cost savings to those who participate. Larry also announced the Progress Breeder Registry Award and the Progress Genetics Herd Award winners.

Annual Meeting Minutes Holstein USA Board Member Boyd Schaufelberger also spoke about Holstein USA. Schaufelberger stated that Holstein is in good shape financially. In late October, Schaufelberger completed a two day orientation in Brattleboro where he had the opportunity to visit all of the departments and meet key personnel. It was a learning experience. Schaufelberger stated that there was no money at Holstein to lobby but there are breeders countrywide. It is important to share your opinions with legislators whether it is in writing or speaking with them. The agenda then called for a review of the annual committee summaries. On a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger and seconded by Bruce Clanton, the group agreed to go over the Committee Reports with brevity at the Annual Meeting and then go over the Committee Reports from the Committee Meetings on Tuesday during the Board Meeting immediately following the Annual Meeting. The summaries as adopted are as follows:

Animal HealthReport presented by Chairman, Dave Ruppert There was one meeting of the Animal Health Committee in 2008. The meeting was held Wednesday December 3. Discussions were held on the new Johnes brochures available from the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, the status of TB and Brucellosis, Premise ID requirements for 2009, the EPA’s proposal to regulate gas emissions under the Clean Air Act and the Carbon Council Initiatives put forth by the Innovation Center of U.S. Dairy.

DutchessReport presented by Chairman, Lori Lyons The 2008 contest was held at the Interstate Center in Bloomington the evening before the Junior Show (July 16, 2008). The format of the contest was the same as the prior year with the winner receiving a scholarship provided by Swiss Valley Farms. The 2007 retiring Dutchess was Emily Lyons of the Boone-Winnebago Club. This year’s contestants were Melinda Kollmann (Clinton), Grace Shanks (McHenry-Lake), Sarah Sheehan (Tri-County), and Colleen Ziller (McHenry-Lake). Dave Fischer served as emcee of the contest and Tammy Wakeley, Verlo DeWall and Jim Fraley served as the contest judges. The judges and her fellow contestants chose Colleen Ziller as Miss Congeniality. Sarah Sheehan was selected as first runner-up, and Melinda Kollmann was crowned the 2008 Illinois Holstein Dutchess.

FuturityReport presented by Kevin WendlingChairman: Ed Smith The 2008 Illinois Holstein Futurity Shows were held on July 17, 2008 with Paul Trapp serving as official judge. Seventeen were shown in the Two Year Old Futurity. First place went to Erbacres Goldwyn Peace owned by Connor Erbsen of Lanark. Three head were shown in the Five Year Old Futurity. Erbacres Encore Leigh owned by Carla Erbsen of Lanark was the first place winner. The committee thanks the participants of this year’s futurities. Special thanks go out to Ed Smith who is retiring as chairman of the Futurity Committee.

MembershipReport presented by Chairman, Dale Drendel During the period from May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008, the IHA collected $22,653.25 from its membership campaign. Senior memberships

totaled 584, while junior membership totaled 255. There were 13,626 senior cows and 977 junior cows. Membership fees were collected at a rate of $20.00 per senior member and $10.00 per junior member plus an additional $.50 per milking age identified female.

Planning and EvaluationReport presented by Chairman, Jerry Smith The planning and evaluation committee met at December 2008 Committee Meetings on Wednesday of this week. The group talked about the committee meeting discussions with proposed changes and also discussed University of Illinois Dairy.

PromotionsReport presented by Chairman, Brent Pollard The display board was utilized at the State Show, World Dairy Expo and Convention. Promotional Heralds were distributed at Expo and National Convention. The IHA sponsored a trophy at WDE and placed an advertisement in the Illini Pipeline. Irwindale Leduc Molly was selected as Cow of the Year. Molly is owned by Team Holsteins.

CookbookReport presented by Lori Lyons IHA published a cookbook for fundraising purposes in 1999. One thousand five hundred books were printed at that time. Only four cookbooks were sold during the year. There are still 155 cookbooks in inventory as of this date.

PDCA SaleReport presented by Chairman, Lee Oltmanns March 29, 2008 marked the 60th Illinois PDCA Calf Sale which set a new record high selling price. The Holstein average was $2,716.67 on 24 lots sold. The high seller was Holbric Mil-R-Mor Abyann-ET consigned by Brian and Mark Olbrich and Bob Miller and purchased by Valerie Greco and Ron Mikulice for $12,500. Thanks to all of the consignors and buyers for making the PDCA sale a success this past year.

PublicationsReport presented by Dave FischerChairman: Jim Schumacher Four issues of the Herald were published during the year including two Midwest Holstein issues. The success of the Midwest issues has been great. The rates for ads placed in the Herald rose when compared to the prior year. Contract breeder ads in the Herald were based on a full color, full page rate of $350.00 while non-contract breeder ads in the Herald were based on a full color, full page rate of $400.00. Ads in the Midwest section were based on a full color, full page rate of $375.00 in the March Issue and $400.00 in the October issue. Co-editor Molly Florent resigned from her position in March of 2008 and Julie Drendel took over all of the Editor’s duties at that time.

State SaleReport presented by Linda DrendelChairman: Jeff Drendel The 2008 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale was held on October 25, 2008 at Lindale Farms in Hampshire, IL. 107 lots were consigned with 94 lots sold. The live lot sale average was $4,134.44 and the embryo average was $2,031.25. The high selling lot at $16,000.00 was a Lylehaven Lighting first choice female out of Gold-N-Oaks S Showdoll-ET. The sale grossed more than $380,000. Sale sponsors Elburn Co-Op, Old Second Bank, Scharine Group, Sunshine Genetics, Cleary Buildings, Otto Heisner, Dean Zierer and Syngenta

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Winter 2008

2008 IllInoIs AwArd wInnersJunior Breeder

This year’s Young Breeder Award recipients are Jason and Dena Brammeier, Carlyle, Ill. Jason began his career with Registered Holsteins at age six when he received his first registered calf. This young calf gave him his first opportunity to show and sparked great interest in showing and fitting cattle. He has received six All-Illinois awards, one Junior All-American 2-year-old Award and four Junior All-American nominations. He has shown the best three bred and owned females over all breeds and Supreme Champion over all breeds at the DuQuoin State Fair. He has fit cattle for many shows and sales in several states. He was very active in 4-H and in the Illinois Junior Holstein Association. He was on the 1990 Dairy Bowl Team that attended the National Convention and also was a member of the Illinois 4-H Dairy Judging team at the Invitation Dairy Judging Contest in Louisville. He became a partner in the family’s farming corporation in March 2001. Dena left her job in town to help on the farm and together with their oldest daughter they do most of the milking. The 100-cow herd has a rolling herd average of 24,015 pounds of milk, 820 pounds of fat and 754 pounds of protein. In 2007, the herd was recognized by Holstein USA as 11th high herd in the state for their Mature

125 years. The dairy was originally comprised of milking shorthorn cattle with the Holstein herd originating from a single Registered Holstein heifer purchased as a 4-H project. David enjoyed showing as a youth, was very active in 4-H and was a member of the 1st place 4-H judging team at the 1963 International Dairy Judging contest in Chicago where he was named high individual overall in the contest.

and Karen Schaufelberger, Greenville, Ill. This couple is familiar to everyone in the Illinois Holstein this year. Ron first began his career with Registered Holsteins with a 4-H project in 1956. After their marriage ten years later, they farmed with his dad. In 1974, they began milking 37 cows on their own. From that start, the herd grew over time until 2006 when the 125 cow herd and 100 acres were sold to their daughter and son-in-law. They are parents of three children and three grandchildren and continue to grain farm with their son. Ron has served on the local and state DHIA board, the University of Illinois’ External Advisory Committee and the board of First Christian Church where both he and Karen teach Sunday School. The dedication of this year’s service award winners to the Holstein Association on the local, state and national level has been exemplary. This couple is always willing to lend a hand when called upon. He has held several district club offices and has served on most of the state committees including chairman of the State Sale, State Show, Membership and Youth Committees. He has been a state Holstein director, was on the Executive Committee and served as Illinois Holstein Vice President and President. They have twice hosted the Illinois Holstein Picnic. They showed at local and state shows when their children were junior members; exhibited the Grand Champion of the Illinois State Fair in 1980 and the State Fair’s Land of Lincoln Champion in 1983. They were named Illinois Holstein’s Outstanding Young Breeder. He has served as a delegate to the National Convention many times and was a National Holstein Director from 1998 until 2005. She has served on several committees as well and was Chairman of the Dutchess and Youth Committees and currently serves as the Illinois Holstein’s web reporter. They are also “Site Coordinators” of this year’s Illinois Holstein Convention.

Junior Breeders, Jason and Dema Brammeier, right, with Jason’s parents, Delbert and Doris

Senior Breeders, David and Lenore Ruppert

Service Award winners, Ron and Karen Schaufelberger, center. Pictured are (l to r): Steve and Emily Laesch, with children Josh

and Rebecca and Joshua, Samuel Burgmann, David Schaufelberger and Ronda Szymanski,

daughter and Sam’s mom

Equivalent lactation average. This year’s recipient has served as Illinois Holstein Association’s Board of Directors and is currently the President of his local Holstein club. The family has also hosted the state picnic. He is a past member of the DHIA Board and was an eight year volunteer firefighter for the local fire department. Together they are members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church when he is an usher and she is the preschool director. They have three children.

Senior Breeder This year’s Senior Breeder Award was presented to David and Lenore Ruppert, Nokomis, Ill. Their farm has been in the family for more than

He married his high school sweetheart, Lenore, in 1966 and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1967. Prior to moving back to the family farm, he taught vocational agriculture for seven years. They partnered with his parents until 1989. The dairy, which started as a family farm and remained that way exclusively to this day. They raised four children who were very involved with all aspects of the farm growing up, as no outside labor was hired, and now partner with their daughter and son-in-law. The farm currently consists of 140 head with approximately 70 milking cows. Since moving back to the farm, they have raised the herd’s BAA from 101% in 1974 to over 109%—making it one of the highest in the nation. They have received the progressive breeder award 23 times and have shown many local and state show winners over the years. Always active in the Holstein Association, David has served as local club officer and state director for numerous years. On the state level, he served as the President and Vice President, helped to establish the state junior association and has headed several state committees. He has been a delegate to the National Convention 18 times. Lenore has served as state Dutchess committee chairman and has served on the committee several times. The breeding philosophy has been to breed for balance of production and type and to breed cows that can last. This philosophy has worked just as they have worked together for over 42 years and as they pave the way for future generations at R-Homestead.

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IllInoIs HolsteIn AssoCIAtIon BoArd of dIreCtor’s MeetIngDecember 4, 2008

President Jim Schumacher called a meeting of the Illinois Holstein Association’s Board of Directors to order at 11:40 a.m. at the Four Points Sheraton in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Secretary-Treasurer Lori Lyons called the roll. Secretary Lori Lyons read the minutes of October 24, 2008 meeting. Following a motion by Brent Pollard which was seconded by Ray Hess the minutes were approved as corrected by the group after striking GPTI and replacing it with GTPI. A Treasurer’s report was not presented. President Schumacher called for Jerry Smith to come forward on behalf of the Nominating Committee. Smith announced the Dale Drendel’s name had been placed in nomination for the office of President. Smith called for additional nominations. On a motion by Mike Netemeyer which was seconded by Joe Engel the group approved closing the nomination and casting a unanimous ballot for Dale Drendel. Jim Schumacher congratulated Drendel and passed the gavel to him. Drendel presented Schumacher with a retirement gift and thanked him for his two years of service. Smith then announced that Kevin Wendling’s name had been placed in nomination for the office of Vice President. After calling for additional nominations, Joe Engel made a motion to close nomination and cast a unanimous ballot for Kevin Wendling. The motion was seconded by Brent Pollard and carried. Nominations for members of the Executive Committee were called for. Members nominated were Jerry Smith, Bruce Clanton, Joann Hartman, Mike Netemeyer

and Gary Zehr. Nominations were closed and Dale Drendel appointed Joe Engel, Brent Pollard and Beth Cash as tellers. Board members were instructed to vote for up to four individuals. While the votes were being tallied, the group began to review the Committee Meeting Reports. The reports have been compiled to include information reported directly by the committees as well as content added at the Board Meeting.

Animal Health ReportReport presented by Chairman, David Ruppert In attendance: David Ruppert, Allen Tucker, Dave Fischer, Norbert Hasheider, Joann Hartman, Eric Smith, Linda Drendel, Dale Drendel, Kenneth Hartman, Jerry Smith, Ron Schaufelberger, Gary Janssen, several others joined the group later Discussion: A new Johnes brochure is available for producers to download at www.johnesdisease.org or by calling National Institute for Animal Agriculture at (270) 782-9798. At the present time no federal or state funds available for testing or accreditation. There is nothing new on the TB and Brucellosis fronts although some states are still under testing. There will be no changes in Premise ID requirements for 2009. The group decided to voice the opposition to the US EPA’s proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emission under the Clean Air Act. If EPA finds pollutants are endangering Public health, it will trigger automatic application of other sections of the Clean Air Act including Animal Agriculture which would require herds over 25 dairy cows to

obtain a permit. States using EPA’s “presumptive minimum rate” will access producers a fee of $175/dairy cow. The committee also discussed the Carbon Council Initiatives put forth by the Innovation Center of U.S. Dairy. It was suggested that the Planning and Evaluation Committee consider a name change for this committee to possibly the Animal Welfare Committee or the Governmental Concerns Committee Budget: $0.00 Following a motion by Jim Schumacher that was seconded by Gary Zehr, the Animal Health report was approved as presented.

DutchessReport presented by Chairman, Lori Lyons In attendance: Lori Lyons, Melissa Irwin, Becky Meier, Sharon Smith, Lenore Ruppert, Lorilee Schultz, Kathy Miller and Julie Drendel Proposed date/time: July 15, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Proposed location: Interstate Center Show Ring Entry deadline: June 22, 2009 (with flexibility) Discussion: The program and rules will stay the same with the winner of the contest receiving a scholarship. The group agreed that the biggest challenge is building participation. It is believed that personal communication with a potential candidate works best in getting them to participate in the contest. Discussion included possible judges to contact for this year’s contest. An industry person or individual close to Holstein USA would be an ideal judge to ask current, on-point questions of the contestants. The favors

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were discussed and the idea of presenting a flip picture book with 2009 Illinois Holstein Dutchess, 1st Runner Up 2009 Dutchess Contest or 2009 Dutchess Contestant engraved on the front would replace the need for a favor plus “winners” plaques. In the letters sent to the girls it will be politely stressed that part of their duties as a contestant includes award distribution and picture duty on both Thursday and Friday, and they will need to work with the other contestants on their showing schedule. Milk and cookies will be served after the contest. Budget: Expenses of $550.00 in excess of revenue. Following a motion by Ray Hess which was seconded by Joann Hartman, the Dutchess Committee report was approved as presented The election tellers returned to the group and it was announced that the Executive Committee will include Jerry Smith, Mike Netemeyer, Joann Hartman and Bruce Clanton.

FuturityReport presented by Kevin WendlingChairman: Wendy Erbsen In attendance: Kevin Wendling, Ron Schaufelberger, Eric Smith, Dave Fischer, Kevin Lyons, Norbert Hasheider, Jerry Smith, Julie Drendel, Allen Tucker, David Ruppert, Mike Netemeyer, Boyd Schaufelberger Proposed Date/Time: Open show day Judge/Payment: Open show judge/$50.00 Entry Deadline: November 1 and July 1 Discussion: The group discussed possible changes in Junior Awards and recognition and possible changes to payment deadline and/or methods (i.e. online). Proposed rule or program changes: A Committee motion to move the Futurity to open show day but have their own class during the show with the 2 Year Old Futurity showing immediately prior to the Junior Two Year Old Class and the 5 Year Old Futurity showing immediately prior to the Five Year Old Class passed. Budget: $50.00 A separate Board motion to move the Futurity Show to the day of the Open Show was proposed by Kevin Wendling and seconded by Joe Engel. The motion passed. Chairman Erbsen was charged with working with the web committee and discuss a possible move from the Bravehost site to the Illinois Holstein website. Following a motion by Joe Engel which was seconded by Brent Pollard, the Futurity Report was approved.

MembershipReport presented by Chairman, Dale Drendel In attendance: Dale Drendel, Norbert Hasheider, Jim Schumacher, Don Lueking, Jerry Smith and Dale Drendel Discussion: The printing on the membership cards for the upcoming year will be printed with “Illinois Holstein Association Membership April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010” to clarify the time period covered. Lists of non-renewing members will be sent to the State Directors instead of the Secretaries of the clubs. The committee discussed printing a new membership directory. A 20 page booklet will cost approximately $595 for 1,000 copies. A Committee motion to charge each club $50.00 to cover the printing cost of the booklet and to insert the directory into the June issue of the Herald passed. Budget: revenue of $17,000 On a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Joanne Hartman, the Board

approved the Membership Committee report.PDCA Calf Sale

Report presented by Gene McCoyChairman: Lee Oltmanns In attendance: Gene McCoy, Jim Schumacher, Joe Engel, John Mitchell, Jason Oertel, Raymond Hess, Brian Olbrich, Dennis Devore, Bob Miller, Kevin Wendling Date/Time: April 11, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. Proposed Location: Round Barns at U of I Consignment Deadline: February 15, 2009 Selection Criteria: Calves are to be show age and/or of outstanding pedigree. Selection Committee: Lee Oltmanns, Bob Miller, Steve Irwin, Joe Engel, Nate Janssen, Ethan Heinzmann, Jason Oertel, John Mitchell, Larry Kleiner, Ray Hess and Jim Schumacher. Please contact a membership of the selection committee to make a consignment. Budget: 0.00 Following a motion by Jerry Smith that was seconded by Joann Hartman the PDCA Calf Sale Committee report was approved.

Planning and EvaluationReport presented by Chairman, Jerry Smith In attendance: Jerry Smith, Sharon Smith, Dale Drendel, Kevin Lyons, Brian Olbrich, Boyd Schaufelberger, Lucas Clanton, Gary Janssen, Bob Fruend, Jim Schumacher, Larry Kleiner, Ron Schaufelberger, Ralph Twenhafel, Brent Pollard, Howard Dust, Julie Drendel, Gene McCoy, Dave Fischer, Lori Lyons, David Ruppert, Lorilee Schultz, Jason Oertel, Kevin Wendling, Mike Netemeyer, Beth Cash Discussion: Chairmen with proposed changes to announce or other discussion reported to the group.

State Show reported that the judge needs to • be contacted. The computer program used to compile the booklet needs to be updated. It is recommended that the futurity be moved to the day of the open show. It was recommended to change the rule regarding eligibility for bred and owned awards. Discussion was held on what makes an exhibitor (owned or jointly owned). The final year of the current lease is in 2009 and this will need to be negotiated with the Interstate Center. It has been proposed that Rule 8 be rewritten as follows: “An exhibitor is defined as “all animals owned or jointly owned using the same prefix shall be considered as one exhibitor.” This rule re-wording was finalized in the State Sale Committee.Youth discussed dates of Junior ownership • required for the Illinois Championship Show vs. National shows vs. State Fair. The Youth would like to establish a memorial award in honor of Kyle Mitchell which will be announced at Spring Thing.Membership would like to have membership • directory made which would be funded by a donation ($50) from each club. Also discussed an increase in dues. Also suggested a change in the membership card (2008-2009).Publications—the Herald made money this • year and is going online. Updates to the site will be done in house (hire Julie Drendel).Futurity voted to change the day of their show • to open show day.

The group discussed the possible demise of the U of I Dairy Program. The committee will also evaluate changing the Convention Schedule so that the Annual Meeting and Board Meetings are not back to back. Budget: 0.00

Following a motion by Jerry Smith which was seconded by Joann Hartman, the Promotions Committee report was approved.

PromotionsReport presented by Chairman, Brent Pollard In attendance: Brent Pollard, Kevin Wendling, Joann Hartman, Boyd Schaufelberger, Julie Drendel, Jason Oertel, Mike Netemeyer, Ray Hess, Dennis Devore, Beth Weas Cash Discussion: A motion allowing the chairman to have the power to use his position to increase voting/participation in the cow of the year contest (Herald cards, ballots at the show and ballots on-line) passed unanimously. A motion to work out a deal with the website to have the option for website space to aid in promotion of the contest passed unanimously. Planned Events for Display (including person in charge): Illinois Championship Show, Sale and Picnic–Brent Pollard World Dairy Expo—it will be left up to the chairman’s discretion as to whether or not to continue at WDE - visibility and effectiveness of the display booth at this location is questionable Herald Distribution: Expo, 100, if continued National Convention, 300 2009 Illinois Holstein Cow of the Year: Requirements are as follows:

Any animal alive after January 1, 2004• Any Illinois bred animal or Illinois owned by • 1/1/08Must have freshened and no age requirement•

Budget: $450.00 expenses with no revenue Following a motion by Brent Pollard which was seconded by Alan Ainger, the Promotions Committee report was approved.

PublicationsReport presented by Chairman, Dave FisherChairmen: Dave Fisher and Lorilee Schultz In attendance: Dave Fischer, Lorilee Schultz, Julie Drendel, Jim Schumacher, Beth Cash, Karen Schaufelberger, Joann Hartman, Kathy Miller, Bob Miller, Brent Pollard, Linda Drendel, Mike Netemeyer, John Mitchell, Ron Schaufelberger Discussion: Julie Drendel reported the positive news that the Holstein Herald is currently covering its costs and making money. Since June 2007, the Herald has generated $19,126.55 in profit. This figure includes the physical cost of printing the magazine and postage but does not include Julie’s compensation. After Julie’s salary and commission are paid, the Herald is still more than covering costs. Julie has found a new printer for the Herald which she estimates will produce the Herald for $400 less per issue with the same quality of paper, ink and printing. After a question from the committee, Julie explained that the Midwest issue is a good revenue generator. By sharing printing costs with the other states, Illinois’ production costs are lower while volume of ad sales are higher. At the same time, the Midwest issue provides more value for breeders’ advertising dollars thanks to the increased exposure. The Midwest issue goes to 6,300 readers while the regular Herald goes to about 750 readers. Editors of each state magazine participating meet annually at the National Holstein Convention and currently do not have plans to raise the advertising fees again after the rate increase in June. A state membership directory was last printed in 2002, and making a new one was discussed.


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IllInI golden opportunIty sAle sets new reCordHolstein enthusiasts from across the country

gathered at Lindale and Team Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill., on October 25, 2008, for the 2008 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. Managed by the Illinois Holstein Association, with Jeff Drendel as chairman, the sale averaged $4134.44 (3rd highest in series) on 91 live lots and choices grossing $380,225, setting a new series record. Topping the sale at $16,000 and matching the sale’s previous top-selling consignment was a Lylehaven Lighting first choice female from Gold-N-Oaks S Showdoll-ET, VG-87 EX-MS. Showdoll is a 2-yr.-old Shottle daughter with a +2278 CTPI and a 2-2 2x 288d 26,397 5.1 1340 3.0 788 incomplete record. John and Judy Swenson of Barneveld, Wis., consigned the first choice female and Gordon Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y., placed the winning bid.

Sales $4,200 and Over(Consignors in Parentheses)

First choice by Lylehaven Lightning and out of Gold-N-Oaks S Showdoll-ET ...........$16,000 Gordon Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y. (John and Judy Swenson, Barneveld, Wis.)Regancrest-BH Dixie-ET ........................13,000 Mark Paul, Luxemburg, Wis. (Regancrest Farm & Butz-Hill Holsteins, Waukon, Iowa)Opsal Durham Sammi-ET ...................... 11,500 Bremer Holsteins, Sheldon, Wis. (Troy Opsal, Blue Mounds, Wis.)A-L-H Daisy Daytona-ET ........................ 11,000 David Kelp, Manheim, Pa. (A-L-H Genetics USA, Inc., Spring Green, Wis.)Second choice by Aggravation Lawn Boy P-Red and out of Golden-Oaks Shottle Rae-ET *RC *PC ..............................................10,200 John Schmitz, Eden Valley, Minn. (Andrew Lenkaitis, St. Charles, Ill.)Golden-Oaks Mr B Pria-ET *RC .............10,000 Venture Genetics, Millbrook, Ontario, Canada (Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, Ill.)First choice by Alpag Iron Active-ET or Ensenada Taboo Planet-ET and out of Kellercrest Shottle Loni-ET .....................9,000 Gordon Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y.

Top selling live lot and second high seller of the day was Regancrest-BH Dixie-ET, selling for $13,000. Dixie is a fancy March 2008 Baxter daughter of Windsor-Manor Z-Delight-ET, EX-91. Consigned by Regancrest Farm and Butz-Hill Holsteins, Waukon, Iowa, the heifer sold with a +1867 PTPI. Her dam already has six sons in A.I. and made over 33,000 lbs. milk in her first lactation. The grandam of the consignment is the 2008 #1 Productive Life cow in the nation, Windsor-Manor Rud Zip, 3E-95 GMD DOM. She has 20 sons in A.I. and embryos have been exported worldwide. Mark Paul, Luxemburg, Wis., purchased Dixie. Third high selling female of the day was Opsal Durham Sammi-ET, for $11,500. Sammi was consigned by Troy Opsal, Blue Mounds, Wis., and purchased by Bremer Holsteins, Sheldon, Wis. Sammie is a VG-86 Durham daughter and

sold fresh in September. She had a 2-4 record of 24,750 4.3 1066 3.2 786 in 365 days. She also has a full sister that is also VG-86. Her dam was a 2E-92 GMD DOM Rudolph with over 125,000 lbs. milk lifetime. She is backed by eight generations of Very Good or Excellent with records exceeding 38,000 lbs. milk. Selling for $11,000 was A-L-H Daisy Daytona-ET, consigned by ALH Genetics USA Inc., Spring Green, Wis. Daytona, a April 2008 Laurin, was purchased by David Kelp, Manheim, Pa. Her dam is Markwell Durham Daisy-ET, EX-92 GMD DOM, nominated All-American Senior 2-yr.-old in 2002. She has a best 365-day record of 40,490 lbs. milk, 1628 lbs. fat and 1262 lbs. protein. The consignment’s great-grandam is the Queen of the Breed II finalist Markwell Bstar E Raven-ET, 3E-95 GMD DOM.

(Kellercrest Reg. Holsteins, Mt. Horeb, Wis.)Lars-Acres Felice Finest-ET ....................6,500 Matthew Jansen, Damiensville, Ill. (Brooke Trustem, Evansville, Wis.)First choice by Picston Shottle-ET or Lutz-Brookview Michael-ET and out of J&S Mars Gold Gadget-ET ........................................6,100 Zimmerman Dairy, Marietta, Ohio (Springbrook Farms, Marshall, Ind.)Luck-E-JK Dundee Teaser-ET .................6,100 Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith, Ill. Joseph Engel & Joel Kietzman, Hampshire, Ill.Holbrich Mil-R-Mor Abirose-ET ...............6,000 Lorilee Schultz, Orangeville, Ill. (Holbric Holsteins & Mil-R-Mor, Harvard, Ill.)MS Matomba Dunde Explode-ET ............6,000 Erstead Holsteins, Chenoa, Ill. (Caitlin Meyer, Manteno, Ill.)Carrousel Astron Mariana ........................6,000 Matt Engel, Hampshire, Ill. (J. Drendel, K. Kriegel, Deaver, Hampshire, Ill.) Hy-Nic-Hol Ecl Boots .................................5,700 Carli Reeverts, Rockford, Ill. (Barry Nichols, Hebron, Ill.)Luck-E-JK Dundee Trista-ET .....................5,700 Matt Engel, Hampshire, Ill. (Joseph Engel & Joel Kietman, Hampshire, Ill.)Sandy-Valley PC Corvette-ET ....................5,400

Corey Wolff, Millville, Pa. (D., P., F., G. Bauer, Stevens Point, Wis.)Vandyk-K Gold Pucker-ET .........................5,000 Michelle Hasheider, Okawville, Ill. (Van Dyk-K Holsteins, Lyden, Wash.)Penny-Oak Gold Shine-ET .........................4,900 Hallie Jones, Marshall, Ind. (Me-Do Crest LLC, Orfordville, Wis.)Mil-R-Mor Pernella-ET.................................4,900 Dale & Linda Drendel, Hampshire, Ill. (Robert Miller, Orangeville, Ill.)Foltzbrook Morty Tara ................................4,700 Brent Mueller, Garden Prairie, Ill. (Nathan Foltz, Mt. Carrol, Ill.)Hi-Stakes Gldw Palestine-ET .....................4,600 Jeff Drendel, Hampshire, Ill. (Aaron Vercler, Washington, Ill.)First choice by Picston Shottle-ET and out of Miss Stormy Bravolita-ET ..........................4,500 Sue Lynn Associates, Harvard, Ill. (Holbric Holsteins, Harvard,Ill.)Lindale Hi Metro Fortune ...........................4,500 Dan Ziller, Huntley, Ill. (Dale & Linda Drendel, Hampshire, Ill.)Ms Luck-E Gold Twinkle .............................4,500 Matthew Jansen, Damiensville, Ill. (Joseph Engel & Joel Kietzman, Hampshire, Ill.)Rolling-Lanws Dundee Tracy ....................4,300 LaRae Klinger, Pecatonica, Ill. (Neal R. Turley, Greenville, Ill.)Ms Dakota Ellie ............................................4,300 Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville, Ill. (Steven Van Deest, Waterloo, Iowa)Golden-Oaks DD Cara ................................4,300 Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill. (Team Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill.)Budjon-JK Champ Eliora ...........................4,200 Johnathan Heinsohn, Kirkland, Ill. (Elegance Futures, Lomira, Wis.)White-Light Damion Lemon-ET .................4,200 Springbrook Farms, Marshall, Ind. (White Light Holsteins, London, Ohio)

Sale Chairman Jeff Drendel with Sale Staff Scott Courtney, Larry Kleiner, Tom Morris and Charlie Will. High selling female of the day was a first choice Lylehaven Lightning from Gold-N-Oaks S Showdoll-ET. Gordan Lamb, Oakfield, N.Y., purchased the choice for $16,000.

Selling for $13,000 was Regancrest-BH Dixie-ET. Will, left, represented the buyer, Mark Paul, Luxemburg, Wis. Pictured are (l to r): Larry Kleiner, Tom Morris, Yvonne Clanton, leadsperson, and sale chairman, Jeff Drendel.

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Julie received a quote of $595 to produce 1,000 copies of a 20 page, half-sheet size directory that would be distributed as an insert in the Herald. The directory would include farm web site addresses but eliminate driving directions to each farm in order to save space. The committee motion to print a new directory passed. The directory will be considered a separate line item on the state budget instead of lumping it together with the Herald. To help cover the costs of the directory, it was suggested that each local club contribute $50.00 toward the book. Julie would like to change the format of the district news section. Local clubs reporters are still encouraged to submit news items but they will be printed as shorter blurbs, similar to the Holstein World’s Black and White Briefs rather than as a long report. Other individuals will also be encouraged to submit their own news items such as births, weddings, anniversaries, etc. Julie will also utilize lists from Holstein Association to report on recent classification information. The committee also discussed adding pdf files of the Herald to the web site. This can be done with very little effort at no cost to the association. Old issues can then be archived on the site. After some debate, the committee recommends this action on a trial basis to see if members find it valuable. Finally the committee approved the budget (altered to exclude the directory income and expenses).Proposed changes:

Print directory• Change format of district news• Add pdf files of Herald to the web site•

Herald Budget: Income March ad sales $ 10,000 June ad sales 5,000 October ad sales 14,000 December ad sales 5,000 Total Income 34,000Expenses March cost 4,000 June cost 2,500 October cost 8,000 December cost 2,500 Total cost 17,000Total income over expenses 17,000******This does not include commission or salary. Budget: Revenue in excess of expenses of $3,000. Following a motion by Dave Fischer which was seconded by Gary Zehr, the Publications Committee report was approved.

State SaleReport presented by Linda DrendelChairman: Lucas ClantonVice Chairman: Ethan Heinzmann2nd Vice Chair: Mike Netemeyer In attendance: Lucas Clanton, Linda Drendel, Brent Pollard, Bob Miller, Jim Schumacher, Brian Olbrich, Gary Janssen, Bob Fruend, Howard Dust Proposed Crew: Tom Morris, auctioneer; Larry Kleiner, pedigrees; ringmen: Charlie Will, Scott Courtney. Catalog: 100-120 head Date/location: October 24, 2009, at the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville, IL Commission: 15% proposed Selection criteria and catalog will be up to the

Chairman. Advertising: $4,000 to $4,500 at the chairman’s discretion. Discussion: Flyers or postcards announcing the sale and that catalogs will be available upon request will be mailed. Catalogs will be “automatically” mailed to buyers and consignors from the two prior years’ sales only. The committee discussed the possibility of participating in on-line bidding. It was noted that it cannot be guaranteed that every consignment is specifically mentioned in advertising. Budget: $7,500 On a separate motion Boyd Schaufelberger moved that ringmen be compensated on the established basis. The motion was seconded by Gary Zehr and passed. Compensation will be either 3% of consignment secured over the sale average or 3% of success bids carried over the sale average. Following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Joann Hartman, the State Sale Committee report was approved.

State ShowReport presented by Kevin WendlingChairmen: Ethan Heinzmann & Brian WesemannVice Chair: Tricia Kilburn-Zehr In attendance: Kevin Lyons, Allen Tucker, Joe Engel, Jason Oertel, Jim Schumacher, Beth Weas Cash, Dave Ruppert, Lori Lyons, John Mitchell, Bob Miller, Gene McCoy, Eric Smith, Dale Drendel, Howard Dust, Jerry Smith, Bruce Clanton, Norbert Hasheider, Joann Hartman, Boyd Schaufelberger, Ron Schaufelberger and Don Lueking Date/Start Time: Junior —July 16, 2009, following the 8:30 a.m. Dutchess announcement and showmanship contest at approximately 9:15; Open—July 17, 2009, 8:30 a.m. Proposed judge: 1st Choice—Mike Dever, 2nd Choice—Mike Heath, 3rd Choice—Denny Patrick Photographer: Lea McCullough of Cybil Fisher Photography Discussion: Show sponsors will be given the opportunity to place an ad in the show book, signs can be hung ring side and announcements will be made during the show. It was suggested that a written letter of appreciation be signed by the exhibitors. Steve Schwoerer will be contacted about straw and the Committee recommended contacting Effingham Animal Health about the savings for the show. Alcohol is an ongoing issue but we will continue to be proactive hanging signs, distributing flyers and asking to have consumption concealed. The computer program used for the show book works well but is old, written in an obsolete language and is housed on an old computer. A review of how others put together their books is warranted. Based on a request of the exhibitors at the show, a motion to recommend that the futurity be moved to the day of the open show was passed by the committee. Included in the motion was the proposed schedule of showing the 2 year old futurity immediately prior to the Junior 2 year old class and the 5 year old futurity immediately prior to the 5 year old class. A motion to change the eligibility for bred and owned awards will eliminate including animals owned by the breeder in partnership with one other Illinois Holstein Association member passed. In order to exhibit for bred and owned awards, the breeder and owner of the animal must be the same. On a motion by Joe Engel the board approved

not providing shavings at the show in 2009. This will be publicized in the Herald and show brochure which will also include phone numbers of shavings vendors in the Bloomington-Normal area. On a motion by Jerry Smith which was seconded by Bruce Clanton and passed, the Board approved changing Rule 8 to read as follows, “An exhibitor is defined as “all animals owned or jointly owned using the same prefix shall be considered as one exhibitor.” On a motion by Jerry Smith which was seconded by Bruce Clanton, the board approved changing the rules regarding exhibiting bred and owned awards so that the breeder and owner of the animal must be the same. Budget: $1,000 expenses in excess of revenue. Following a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Brrent Pollard, the State Show Committee report was approved.

YouthReport presented by Chairman, Brian OlbrichVice Chairman: Melissa Irwin In attendance: Brian Olbrich, Melissa Irwin, Becky Meier, Ron Schaufelberger, Linda Drendel, Allen Tucker, Sharon Smith, John Mitchell, Kathy Miller, Lorilee Schultz, Lori Lyons, Eric Smith, Dave Fischer, Bob Miller, Kaye Miller, Gary Janssen.Planned activities:

Spring Thing, February 28-March 1, 2009 at • the Hawthorn Inn in Champaign—No special Sunday breakfast instead the group will eat the hotel’s hot continental breakfast.National Convention, June 25-30, 2009 in • Sacramento, CA—recommended method of travel is by air. It is recommended that each dairy bowl, speech, jeopardy, coach and chaperone pay $250 toward the expenses and the Illinois Junior treasury will pay the rest.Fundraisers: Embryo Shuffle with 16 lots at • $300 per ticket. Jerry Gaffner was the winning consignor and chose Lot 15. This was donated back. The embryo received by Alan Tucker was also donated back. The donated embryos were sold at auction. The remaining tickets were shuffled prior to the convention banquet.A new Outstanding Junior Award is being • established in memory of Kyle Mitchell. A committee was formed to establish criteria and make nominations for this year. This will be awarded annually at Spring Thing. A memorial fund will be opened to support the award.

Action Proposed: Financial Statement requested. Budget $0.00—the juniors would appreciate a donation to the Kyle Mitchell Memorial. Following a motion by Brian Olbrich which was seconded by Brent Pollard, the Youth Committee report was approved.

WebsiteReport presented by Chairman, Mike Netemeyer In attendance: Mike Netemeyer, Julie Drendel, Brent Pollard, Dave Fischer, Kathy Miller, Lorilee Schultz, John Mitchell, Karen Schaufelberger, Ron Schaufelberger, Jim Schumacher, Joann Hartman, Bob Miller, Beth Weas Cash Discussion: Karen Schaufelberger announced at the beginning of the meeting she would be willing to retain control of the web site as long as she was needed, but would also be ready to turn over her duties if an alternate person was appointed to manage it. She was thanked for her excellent service so far to the Illinois Holstein Association.


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The Illinois 4-H dairy judging team placed 4th high team overall at the 2008 National

4-H Dairy Cattle Judging contest which was held at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The Illinois 4-H dairy team was among 28 teams from across the nation who had the opportunity to compete for top honors at the national 4-H contest on September 30. Team members included: Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove; Kristi Frederking, Nashville; Nick Harre, Nashville; and Amy Schaufelberger from Greenville, Ill. On an individual basis, Amy Schaufelberger placed 7th high individual and received a top 25 “All-American” plaque. Schaufelberger also placed 10th in Holstein, 10th in Jersey, 16th in Guernsey, and 20th in the Brown Swiss breed. Stephanie Aves placed 12th high individual and received an “All-American” plaque. Aves also placed 14th in Holstein, 19th in Ayrshire, and 22nd in the Brown Swiss classes. Nick Harre placed 18th high individual and received a top 25 “All-American” plaque. In addition, Harre, placed 6th in the Holstein breed competition and 20th in the Guernsey breed. Kristi Frederking placed 3rd high individual in the Jersey breed, 17th in Holstein and 18th in the Ayrshire division. On a “Top 10” team basis by breed, Illinois 4-H was recognized for placing 2nd high team in the Holstein breed, 5th in Guernsey, 6th in Brown Swiss, and 8th in the Ayrshire and Jersey

IllInoIs plACes 4tH At nAtIonAl 4-H dAIry JudgIng Contest

The Illinois 4-H dairy team placed 4th at the 2008 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held in Madison, Wis. during the World Dairy Expo. Team members are (left to right): Kristi Frederking, Nashville; Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville; Nick Harre, Nashville; Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove; and coach, Dave Fischer, U of I Extension Dairy Educator.

breed team score. In the reasons portion, Illinois placed 5th high team with Harre placing 15th, Fredereking placed 24th and Aves was 25th top individual in presenting 5 sets of oral reasons. The team sponsors included Illinois Milk

Producers’ Association and Illinois 4-H Foundation. In addition, Effingham Equity, Effingham, Illinois sponsored the team jackets. The team was coached by Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator.

HutJens nAMed Industry person of tHe yeArFrom the first crude cave paintings to

podcasts and downloadable lesson plans, communicators have found a way to bridge educational gaps and connect people with information. In the worldwide dairy industry, no one has been more instrumental in raising levels of knowledge than the 2008 World Dairy Expo Industry Person of the Year, Dr. Michael F. Hutjens of Urbana, Illinois. This Green Bay, Wis., farm boy kicked off a life dedicated to the dairy industry in FFA and 4-H. A 1967 graduate and top graduating senior at the University of Wisconsin, he completed a PhD in dairy science and nutritional science with a minor in biochemistry also from the University of Wisconsin in 1971. Leaving the farm fields of Wisconsin behind, he moved west, serving as the extension dairy specialist at the University of Minnesota for eight years where he coached the national champion dairy cattle judging team at the 1978 World Dairy Expo. For the past 29 years, Hutjens has been a member of the University of Illinois Dairy and Animal Sciences Departments where he is a sought after professor, speaker and writer. Dairymen around the world are familiar with Dr. Hutjens’s articles in the top agricultural

Dr. Mike Hutjens, pictured with wife, Carol, was honored as the 2008 Industry Person of the Year at this year’s World Dairy Expo.

publications, including Hoard’s Dairyman, Dairy Today, Dairy Japan and others. He has authored 19 technical journal articles and

abstracts, 450 popular press articles, three computer programs, and four educational video tapes. He speaks to 100 meetings annually and has spoken to conferences in 46 states and in Europe, Africa, the Orient and the Americas. However, his innovative use of technology has exploded the impact of his dairy messages. He has been instrumental in blending on-campus education with use of the internet to engage students. Hutjens’s pioneering online programs in dairy cattle management reach hundreds of non-traditional students annually. Moreover, his graduate internet and CD recorded lectures are the only such livestock university credit courses offered in the world at this time. Dr. Hutjens’s strong commitment to give back to the industry can be seen in a list of organizations to whom he has provided leadership: American Dairy Science Association Board, Federation of Animal Science Societies, Professional Dairy Cattle Association and the American Society for Animal Science. The 2008 World Dairy Expo Industry Person of the Year award is sponsored by Accelerated Genetics, Dairy Herd Management, Merrick Animal Nutrition, Inc. and Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health.

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BergHorn reCeIves “unsung Hero AwArd”Prior to the Illini Golden Opporunity Sale’s

start on October 25, 2008, Peter DeBlock, Fonda, N.Y., presented the fourth Unsung Hero Award in a series that began in 1998. This award is given in memory of Russell Buswell who was herd manager at Mathewsfield Farm, Washingtonville, N.Y., until its dispersal in 1976. The selection of the winner is made by an anonymous committee of members of the U-S-O Holstein Club in southeastern New York. Russ was a members of this club where he served in several executive positions including president. Like Russ, the award is given to someone who has not owned cattle of his own, but has cared for the cattle belonging to someone else, just as if they were his own. Russ’s boss, H.J. Szold, a native of Champaign, Ill., went on to a highly successful career as a partner in a prominent financial firm in New York City. Mr. Szold said he was just like Tom Morris, a natural-born salesman. When he was ten years old he sold his dog for $10,000. When asked if

he received all his money, he said, “No, the kid next door gave me two $5,000 cats in trade.” Szold used his great wealth to purchase some great cattle for the foundation of Mathewsfield,

Presenting the 2008 Unsung Hero Award to William “Uncle Billy” Berghorn, center, is Peter DeBlock, far left. With Bill are his daughter, Rebecca Coduto, wife Shirley, daughter Shannon Dunham and nephew Brett Berghorn.

THE UNSUNG HERO AWARDPRESENTED IN MEMORY OF RUSSELL BUSWELL

TO WILLIAM ‘UNCLE BILLY’ BERGHORNIN RECOGNITION OF AN EXEMPLARY LIFE AS A

DAIRY HERD MANAGER, CATTLE FITTER, FAMILY MAN AND FRIENDWHOSE GREAT PERSONAL FAITH SPARKED IT ALL

and followed the herd’s development with great interest. It was only natural then, and rightly so, that he should be given much of the credit for the herd’s success. But it was Russ Buswell who was on the scene all the time, and who made all of those day-to-day decisions that brought the herd to national prominence. Russ was truly the unsung hero of this operation. The 2008 honoree is a favorite-son of northern Illinois, but his expertise with cattle, his participation in local and state Holstein organizations, his love of family, and his

devotion to his friends are all well known even beyond the borders of his home state. DeBlock said in the presentation, “This man has been a great personal friend for more than 35 years, and I have been the recipient of his thoughtful advice and counsel on many occasions.” “I have been especially uplifted as I have witnessed his wonderful attitude and great approach to life. He has often said that the two keys to success in life are to believe in God, and always tell the truth.”

H.J. Szold with Russ Buswell


To the Illinois Holstein Association: We were excited to host this year’s state sale. The final numbers show that the sale was truly a success. Thanks to all the consignors and buyers who ultimately determined the sale’s outcome. We would also like to extend a thank you to the following: Donors/Catalog ads: Elburn Co-Op, Old Second Bank, Scharine Group, Sunshine Genetics, Cleary Bldgs., Syngenta Seeds, Accelerated Genetics, Alta Genetics, John Erbsen Photography, Interglobe Genetics, Seneca Bovine Services, Westfalia Surge and Pete Miller Hoof Trimming; Feed

donors: Wesemann Feeds, D&K Farms, Brian Ohlbrich, Brad Kriegel, Luck-E Holsteins, Brent Mueller, Burlington Co-Op, Effingham Equity; Donors of general supplies: Animal Health Management, Show-N-Style Cattle Co., George Leedle, Hennig’s Dairy Supply, Buck Brothers John Deere; Dr. Brian Gerloff of Seneca Bovine Services who donated his professional services for the day; Prairie State/Select Sires, Hampshire, who sponsored the pre-sale meal; Foremost who donated the milk; our Tri-County club members; the Tri-County Jr. Club for hosting the food stand; the excellent sales crew and staff; our family and friends who made it all possible: George & Marcella Drendel, Carrie (Drendel) Corson & Julie Drendel, JoAnne Matlock & Marcella Culberson, Beth Goss & Cathy Ekwinski, Kurt Getzleman, Tim & Dan Rowlett, Frank Engel,

Joe Hoffman, Shane Powrozek, Kyle Strissel, Brian Wesemann; and a special word of thanks to Randy Wesemann and Kevin Kriegel who make every day possible!

Dale & Linda Drendel and Jeff Drendel

The Drendel family (l to r): Carrie (Drendel) Corson, Linda with Olivia, Dale, Jeff and Julie.

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Adding additional content to the web site was then discussed. The web site has four pages within the site; a home page, breeder page, junior page and a breeder index page. Currently the breeder page of the site is being under-used compared to the other pages. A motion to add futurity information to the breeder web page including an entry form passed. Mike Netemeyer said they planned to add Cow of the Year information and ballots to the web site. Nominees would have the opportunity to advertise on the breeder web page at a reduced rate of $50.00. To further boost web site advertising, Mike Netemeyer discussed hiring someone to solicit advertisers on a commission basis and said that he talked the possibility over with Tracy (Harpstrite) Grayling. Holstein World is now offering a new option for the web site where they would continue hosting it but the association would be responsible for making the updates. This would lower the fee from Holstein World by $400.00 and also allow for more timely updates to the site. A Committee motion to hire Julie Drendel as the new web master and to ask Tracy Grayling to help boost advertising passed. In an effort to increase web site ads, Julie Drendel said she will work on some options to incorporate web site advertising with breeder contract ads in the Herald.Proposed format changes:

Include Futurity and Cow of the Year info• Update the site within the association•

Fees for coming year: Breeder Index Page —$25.00• Breeder Page Ads—no change ($200.00 for 1 • year; $75.00 for 4 months)


Budget: Income Industry sponsors $1,400 Breeder Index pages (85 x $25) 2,125 3,525Expenses Holstein World hosting 950 State webmaster 600 Breeder page manager 1,000 2,550Income over expenses: $ 975******This is the projected budget without switching the way the website is updated through Holstein World. Doing so would reduce Holstein World hosting to $550 and would probably increase other expenses slightly. Fees for coming year: Same as the past. Karen Schaufelberger was given a round of applause for her services as web reporter. On a motion by Mike Netemeyer which was seconded by Brent Pollard, the group approved adding billing responsibilities to Julie’s webmaster duties. Budget: $975 revenue in excess of expenses. Following a motion by Bret Pollard which was seconded by Gary Zehr, the Website Committee report was approved. Following a review of the proposed budget, Bruce Clanton made a motion that the budget be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Boyd Schaufelberger and approved by the Board.The approved budget is as follows:Unrestricted General operations (13,400) Membership 17,000 State Show (1,000) Promotions (240)

Land of Lincoln District Herd (400) Dutchess Contest (550) History 0 PDCA 0 Website 975 Publications 3,000 Directory 0 Cookbook 100 State Sale 7,500 Futurity (50) Youth Activity 0 Memorial Accounts (145)Total net income 12,790 There was no old business. In new business on a motion by Boyd Schaufelberger which was seconded by Joe Engel, the group approved extending an offer to host the 2015 National Convention. Information and specifications will be gathered. A motion to have Planning and Evaluation evaluate the convention schedule passed. The group was encouraged to voice their opinions on animal agriculture with members of legislature Speaking points and a list of Representative and Senators will be compiled. The National Red and White Convention will be held in Belvidere in the summer of 2009. Stephenson County has offered to host the Illinois Holstein Convention in 2009 and the PDCA will host in 2010. Dale Drendel presented an Executive Committee Report. There will not be an increase in dues in 2009. The Executive Committee will begin negotiating a contract extension with the Interstate Center. Herald Editor commission will be increased by 5% to 15% for breeder advertising and 25% for commercial advertising.


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tHe Journey of Joyful: supreMe CHAMpIon

Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red-ET was named the 2008 Supreme Champion of the Junior

Show at World Dairy Expo. She is owned by Stephanie Aves of Poplar Grove, Ill. Stephanie’s journey into dairy cattle started at a young age. She always loved the calves and helping on the dairy farm. When she was finally old enough to start showing cattle, Stephanie knew it was going to be a big part of her life. Stephanie got her first heifer to show from her Grandpa when she could start 4-H, and since then she never had much luck with getting heifer calves. She has purchased show heifers every year since. In 2006 Stephanie had a yearling heifer to take to the Spring Show in Madison, Wis. Stephanie remembers, “That year, as I stood at ring side, I saw this heifer come into the ring and WOW! I knew from that moment I really needed her. That day I was introduced to Yvonne Preder, a breeder and owner of Joyful, and it’s been a “Joyful” ride since.” Stephanie’s first time out with Joyful as a calf was in the summer of 2006. They had many great experiences that summer, but it didn’t stop there. Joyful seemed to go to every show and just keep getting better. She must have known it was time for Harrisburg and Expo, becasue she was looking great and went on to be Junior Champion of both shows. Stephanie thought that life couldn’t get any better! As a yearling, Joyful continued her success. Even though as a yearling it was hard to keep her in prime show condition, she continued to do well in the show ring. She was named Junior Champion of the Junior Show and Honorable Mention in the Open Show at Harrisburg. The show season came to a quick halt that year. A few nights after Stephanie returned home from Harrisburg, Joyful was injured. She was found by Stephanie’s mom around 6:15 am. A 3-inch pipe gate latch was in Joyful’s leg and shoulder, tearing her open and causing a great deal of damage to her front leg and brisket. The local vets said there was not much they could do for Joyful, but said to contact UW-Madison Vet Hosiptal. After a week and a half of the hospital’s great care, Joyful was able to come home, but was not 100%. After much time and care, she started walking correctly. During her recovery, Joyful was flushed twice to Advent and then bred in the middle July to Talent. By the spring of 2008, Stephanie and her family made a decision that Joyful was not just a normal barn cow and they did not have the room to care for her on a individual basis. Joyful then made her home at Me-Do Meadows, owned by Doug and Melanie Nifong. Stephanie knew it was going to be hard to see Joyful go, but the convenience of location really helped her decision. They had done an exceptional job with many other show cows, and that’s what Joyful needed.

Joyful was taken there in mid-March and calved on April 26, 2008 with St-yle-SA Joys Judy-Red. After calving, it took time for Joyful to develop into a VG-89 2-yr.-old that she would eventually become. Stephanie took her to a few shows that year, and with every show, she just kept looking better and better. Joyful, as before, started to peak around Harrisburg and Expo time again. Stephanie took her out to Harrisburg where she was 1st place Senior 2-yr.-old, Intermediate Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the Junior Show. She was also named 1st place Senior 2-yr.-old and Intermediate Champion of the Open Show. During the week of Harrisburg, Nifongs had the herd classified, but Stephanie chose to take Joyful to Harrisburg instead. After the trip to Harrisburg, Stephanie contacted Holstein and a classifier in the area came and classified Joyful VG-89 with an EX mammary system. “My luck just had to stop, this all couldn’t be true!” Stephanie added, “We then went on our way to Expo. At Expo, Joyful was named 1st place Senior 2-yr.-old in both the Open and Junior shows, Reserve Intermediate Champion of the Open Show, and then Grand Champion of the Junior Show. “I was so honored and proud of Joyful. Joyful and I have a bond that is undeniable. I picked Joyful to be just a show heifer, and to become a Grand Champion was a great accomplishment.” Stephanie knew going into the World Dairy Expo Supreme pageant that Joyful was only a 2-year-old with one calf, but it has always been a dream of hers. “I couldn’t have wanted to be in the Supreme parade with anyone else, but the cow I had picked to be my show calf. That Saturday still feels like a dream, I still look at the pictures, watch the videos and can’t believe it happened. I am honored to be the owner and the leadperson of my Supreme Champion!” exclaims the proud owner of Joyful. Currently, Joyful is pregnant to Debonair-Red and is due in June of 2009. Stephanie hopes to have Joyful ready for the 2009 fall show season. Stephanie currently owns three calves out of Joyful by Advent, and one by Talent. Joyful only has one embryo in the tank by Advent, and that will be transferred shortly. Currently, Stephanie predicts that there will be one offering of Joyful

in the spring of 2009. Stephanie is a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Agriculture Education. She is active in the Pioneer Dairy Club. Stephanie and her family own and operate St-yle Holsteins in Poplar Grove, Ill. They milk about 70 Holsteins; 75% registered and 25% grades used for recipient cattle. Currently, Stephanie is working to accomplish her goals of developing a herd of show heifers and cows. St-yle Holsteins opened a new show facility in June of 2007 where Stephanie houses her show heifers to provide them with better accommodations. There are currently 20 head of calves and heifers in this facility.

Story courtesy of Red & White Dairy Cattle Association.

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InternAtIonAl HolsteIn sHowOctober 2-3, 2008 · Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.

Brian Carscadden, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, judge · Adam Liddle, Argyle, N.Y., associate judge

Junior heifer calf (39 shown)1. Tri-Koebel Aspen Jolly, Tera Koebel, Three

Oaks, Mich.2. Duhibou Laurin Josee, Ruddy Ducreaux

& Ferme Duhibou, Inc., St. Lambert De Lauzon, QC

3. MS Champagnes Toy Chanel-ET, Price View Farm, R. & D. Carpio, K. Anderson & K. & C. Hoeing, Jonesboro, Ind.

29. B-J-Grove Dale Rosalee, Yvonne Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Intermediate heifer calf (42 shown)1. Peace & Plenty Aspen Potion, Morsan

Farms, Ponoka, AB2. Gibbs RR Lonestar-ET, Dwight, Lincoln &

Clayton Gibbs, Epworth, Iowa3. Ara-Kuh Excel Buttons, Barclay Phoenix &

Richard Green, Middletown, Del.6. Kamlake Frangel Mirage-ET, Carson, Grant

& Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill.13. Holbric Roy Artist, Debra Olbrich, Harvard,

Ill.20. Savage-Leigh Fortune Ella, Jason Swanson,

Capron, Ill.Senior heifer calf (39 shown)1. Maheufils Goldwyn Melinda-ET, Austin

Rademacher, Penfield, Ill.2. Arnolait Dolman Carion, Jeff Butler,

Chebanse, Ill.3. Lylehaven Durham Lekysya-ET, Belfast

Holstein/Mary Inn Holsteins, St. Patrice, QC20. B-J-Grove Lheros Monkey, Lucas Clanton,

Mulberry Grove, Ill.21. Ernest-Anthony Contessa, Ludwig Farms,

Oakwood, Ill.Summer yearling heifer (36 shown)1. Rotaly Dundee Madagascar, Sebastien

Moffet, A. & R., Boulet, Ind., & Joel Lepage, St. Michael, QC

2. Crasdale Dundee Liza, Ferme Jacobs, Cap

Supreme and Grand Champion HolsteinThrulane James Rose · Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

Reserve Grand Champion HolsteinQuality-Ridge Stormi Hazel · The Hazel Syndicate, Preston, Ct.

· Junior Champion female—Long-Haven Gold Rochelle, Budjon Farms, Joel Kietzman & Barclay Phoenix, Lomira, Wis.

· Intermediate Champion female—Blondin Lyster Beauty, Jeremey & David Hoese, Glencoe, Minn.

· Supreme, Senior and Grand Champion female—Thrulane James Rose, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

Sante, QC3. Kamlake Frangel Jasper Glice, Jeff Butler,

Chebanse, Ill.21. Buckmeadow Damion Madame-ET, Ludwig

Farms, Glen Carbon, Ill.22. MS Show-N-Style Blk Betty-ET, Calf Vantage

Feeds & Ron & Tom Mikulice, Orangeville, Ill.

23. Ouriver Goldwyn Libby, Caitlin Meyer, Manteno, Ill.

Junior yearling heifer (32 shown)1. Long-Haven Gold Rochelle-ET (S: Braedale

Goldwyn, D: Long-Haven Durham Randi-ET), Budjon Farms, Joel Kietzman, Barclay Phoenix, Lomira, Wis., jr. champ.

2. Pamada Wilkman Lor Baby, Lookout Holsteins, Gerald Todd & Gerald Todd, Jr., Canton de Hatley, QC

3. Futurecrest Electricity Melody, Cozy Nook, Coghling, Walker, Stanhope Dairy, Aylmer, ON

Intermediate yearling heifer (26 shown)1. Lacoulee Justine Goldwyn (S: Braedale

Goldwyn, D: Lacoulee Valentia Igniter), Morsan Farms, Ltd., Ponoka, AB, res. jr. champ.

2. Hiljohn Dundee Bling Bling, Co-Vale Holsteins, Bradley Cates, Preble, N.Y.

3. Pernadale Pt Opie, Wilsim, Walerbrae, Ty-D Holsteins, Crasda, Cap Sante, QC

Senior yearling heifer (21 shown)1. Sunspark Laramie Doobie, Ferme Belli-

Star, Sebastien Dion, Nd Bon Conseil, QC2. Confield Anna Goldwyn, Conroy, Iager,

Dupasquier, Heffernan, Angola, Ind.3. Jacobs Goldwyn Emory, Ferme Jacobs,

Cap Sante, QC4. Cowtown Durham Laughter-ET, Jeff &

Jim Butler, Gerald Todd, Gerald Todd, Jr., Chebanse, Ill.

Milking senior yearling (22 shown)1. Ms Atlees Roy Autumn-ET, Rick & Shannon

Allyn, J. Lloyd, M. Heath, Canaan, Ct.2. Miss Princess Diana, M. Rueth, J. Butler, D.

Chalack, Continental, Oxford, Wis.3. Scenic-Edge Advent Cocoa, Mike & Julie

Duckett, Rudolph, Wis.Junior 2-yr.-old cow (45 shown)1. Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy, Morsan

Farms Ltd., Ponoka, AB2. Rietben Dundee Ciao, Rietveld Dairies Ltd.,

Downyork Holsteins, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB3. ABF September Cheese, Toddsdale,

Lookout, Melboro, Crackholm, Canton de Hatley, QC

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (40 shown)1. Geno Goldwyn Lili, Hardy Holsteins, Tipton,

Mich.2. Miss Highlight Tiffani-ET, James Kahler,

Wellsboro, Pa.3. Cameron-Ridge Dundee Lasita, Billy

Cameron, III, Mt. Vernon, Ky.Kingsmill Farm II Futurity (6 shown)1. Miss Macland Sept Juliet-ET, Nathan

& Adam Goldenberg, Milky Way Dairy, McGregor, Texas

2. Budjon-JK Edge of Reason, Budjon Farms & Joel Kietzman, Lomira, Wis.

3. Luck-E Talent Blizzard-ET, Neil McDonah, Trempealeau, Wis.

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (35 shown)1. Blondin Lyster Beauty (S; Tcet Lyster, D:

Pierstein Leadoof Berthe), David & Jeremey Hoese, Glencoe, Minn., int. champ.

2. Brookvilla Jasper Aka (S: Wilcoxview Jasper-ET, D: Brookvilla Mason Abbigail), Jeff and Jim Butler, Chebanse, Ill., res. int. champ.

3. Comco Roy Spears, Jeff Butler, Lookout Holsteins, Brian Meyer, Chebanse, Ill.

· Reserve Junior Champion female—Lacoulee Justine Goldwyn, Morsan Farms, Ltd., Ponoka, AB

· Reserve Intermediate Champion female—Brookvilla Jasper Aka, Jeff and Jim Butler, Chebanse, Ill.

· Reserve Senior and Res. Grand Champion female—Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel, The Hazel Syndicate, Preston, Ct.

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InternAtIonAl JunIor HolsteIn sHowSeptember 29, 2008 · Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.

John Erbsen, Lanark, Ill., judge

Junior heifer calf (17 shown)1. Tri-Koebel Aspen Jolly, Tera Koebel, Three

Oaks, Mich.2. Hardys Goldwyn Destiny-ET, Parker Hardy,

Tipton, Mich.6. Savage-Leigh Zenth Linsy-ET, Stephanie

Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.10. MS Goldwyn Gretchen, Caitlin Meyer,

Manteno, Ill. Intermediate heifer calf (19 shown)1. Rocky-Top Dundee Ashlee-ET, Matthew

Mitchell, LaFollett, Tenn.2. Ryan-Brooke Dundee Lily, Nicole Ballweg,

Dane, Wis.6. Kamlake Frangel Mirage-ET, Carson, Grant

& Brooke Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill.15. Cross-Wake Perform Snickers, Josh

Wakeley, Rockford, Ill.Senior heifer calf (20 shown)1. Maheufils Goldwyn Melinda-ET (S: Braedale

Goldwyn, D: Maheufils Terrason Champ Leah), Austin Rademacher, Penfield, Ill., jr. champ.

2. Kingsway Dundee Drummond-ET, Whitney Sabo, Green Bay, Wis.

Summer yearling heifer (13 shown)1. MS Dundee Belinda-ET, Rocca Cunningham,

Penngrove, Calif.2. Quad-R Terrason Dawn, Nicole Smith,

Monticello, Wis.4. Ouriver Goldwyn Libby, Caitlin Meyer,

Manteno, Ill.12. Steffes Buckeye Cinnatwist, Darcy Steffes,

Elizabeth, Ill.Junior yearling heifer (15 shown)1. Rokeyroad Aspen Dollars (EK-Oseeana

Aspen-ET, D: Idle-Not Durham Dime), Anna Culbertson & Abbi Lea Goldenburg, Elgin, Minn., res. jr. champ.

2. Stookeyholm Tootsie Pop, Malarie & Jordan Stookey, Milford, Ind.

5. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.

Intermediate yearling heifer (12 shown)1. Raggi Durham Tobi-ET, Kyle Natzke, Fond

Du Lac, Wis.2. Siemers Shottle Hi 10089-ET, Jordan

Siemers & Crystal Siemers-Peterson, Cleveland, Wis.

· Junior Champion female—Maheufils Goldwyn Melinda-ET, Austin Rademacher, Penfield, Ill.

· Reserve Junior Champion female—Rokeyroad Aspen Dollars, Anna Culbertson & Abbi Lea Goldenberg, Elgin, Minn.

10. Five-West SS Posey, Ellie Lenkaitis, Winnebago, Ill.

Senior yearling heifer (10 shown)1. Siemers Dundee Haya 9652-ET, Jordan

Siemers & Crystal Siemers-Peterson, Cleveland, Wis.

2. Fischerdale C Escalade, Ben Sarbacker, Verona, Wis.

Milking senior yearling (6 shown)1. Crae Terrason Penny 4557, Patrick Crave,

Waterloo, Wis.2. Nodolfland Damion Alexis, Shane Nodolf,

Belmont, Wis.Junior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown)1. Siemers Alisha Gold Ava-ET, Crystal

Siemers-Peterson, Cleveland, Wis.2. Above-Par Dundee Penny-ET, Carson

Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill.Senior 2-yr.-old cow (7 shown)1. Rolling-Spring G Escence-ET, Heather

Bean, Franklin, Pa.2. Kirbyvile SS Pamelama-ET, Andrew J.

Younker, Fleetwood, Pa.4. Hagen Dundee Misty, Carson KasbergenJunior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown)1. Regancrest Babydoll-ET, Carson

Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill.2. Victory-View S Storm Fay-ET, Katie Gibson,

Eminence, Ky.6. Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann,

Strasburg, Ill.9. Bluff-Ridge Metro Jesse-TW, Jennifer

Wakeley, Rockford, Ill.10. Sky-View-Acres C Courtney, Andrew R.

Mowen, Liberty, Ill.Senior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown)1. Hardys Durham Dolly, Parker Hardy, Tipton,

Mich.2. Jo-Clar Linet Charlette-ET, Cassie

Richardson, Milladore, Wis.4-yr.-old cow (5 shown)1. Hoek-Tex Derry 4506-ET, Abbi Lea Goldenberg

& C. Hoekman, McGregor, Texas2. Ryan-Vu Gibson Beyonce-ET, Brandon

Ferry & Kenny Ryan, Fond Du Lac, Wis.5-yr.-old cow (5 shown)1. Logsdons Durham Cher (S: Regancrest

Elton Durham-ET, D: Logsdons Charoyal Cheeks), Katie Gibson, sr. and gr. champ.

· Senior and Grand Champion female—Logsdons Durham Cher, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky.

· Reserve Senior and Res. Grand Champion female—Mactalla Marker Molly, Matt Mitchell, LaFollett, Tenn.

Junior Champion femaleMaheufils Goldwyn Melinda-ET

Austin Rademacher, Penfield, Ill.

1st place Junior 3-yr.-old cowRegancrest Babydoll-ET

Carson Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill.

13. Regancrest Babydoll-ET, Carson Kasbergen, Mansfield, Ill.

15. Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, Ill.

21. Gundys Shandoah Alabama-ET, Mat Faulkner, Shannon, Ill.

25. Rivercross Rubens Annika-ET, Brian Meyer, Manteno, Ill.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (39 shown)1. Valleyville Lheros Jenn, Ferme Jacobs,

Ty-D Holsteins, Cap Sante, QC2. Narfa Sweet Rhyme Gal, Dan-T Holsteins,

Le Roy, Minn.3. Five-Forks Durham Jada-ET, A. & J. Moyer,

2. Charverne Durham Price, Casey & Brittany George, Baldwin City, Kan.

4. Holbric Genuine Reliable, Morgan Olbrich & Abbi Lea Goldenberg, Harvard, Ill.

Aged cow (6 shown)1. Mactalla Marker Molly (S: Indianhead Red-

Marker-ET, D: Mactalla Expert Molly), Matt Mitchell, LaFollett, Tenn., res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

2. Lone-Willow-Nu Durham Mia, Jordan & Claire Van Dyk, New Richmond, Wis.

6. Steffes Durham Cinnamon, Darcy Steffes, Elizabeth, Ill.

R. & P. Morse, R. & J. Cessna, Everett, Pa.23. Exels Gibson Angel 12669-ET, Jim & Jeff

Butler, Henry P Van Exel, Chebanse, Ill.4-yr.-old cow (30 shown)1. Lacoulee Annabelle Lheros, Pierre Boulet,

Montmagny, QC2. Budjon-JK Durham Embrace-ET, Budjon

Farms & Joel Kietzman, Lomira, Wis., bred & owned gr. champ.

3. EO Siemers Ashlyns Angel, Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Ct.

5-yr.-old cow (30 shown)1. Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel (S: Comestar

Stormatic-ET, D: Quality-Ridge SS Heidi), The Hazel Syndicate, Preston, Ct., res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

2. Stone-Front Iron Pasta, George Kasbergen,

Mike & Julie Duckett, Mansfield, Ill., Nasco Type & Production Award

3. Prudense Lheros Ostil, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

Aged cow (17 shown)1. Thurlane James Rose (S: Shoremar James,

D: Thrulane Roxy Lee), Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC, supr., sr. and gr. champ.

2. Mischke Durham Krystal, Arethusa Farm3. Belmoral Lee Tina, Marc Comestar Holstein,

Victoriaville, QC125,000# cow (11 shown)1. Bruynland Storm Kendra, Pierre Boulet2. Wilsim Cousteau Greta, Patience Holstein,

Ltd., Mildmay, ON3. Windy-Knoll-View Pledge-ET, James R. &

Nina P. Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.

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grAnd InternAtIonAl red & wHIte sHowOctober 1-2, 2008 · Alliant Energy Center, Madison, Wis.

Perry Phend, Oseo, Wis., judge

Junior heifer calf (17 shown)1. Rose-Vue Distrigine Julia-Red, Richard M.

Green, Sr., Middletown, Del.2. Monanfran-JS Rokette-Red-ET, Erinwood,

Jenny K. Mills, Canastota, N.Y.Intermediate heifer calf (34 shown)1. KHW Regiment Apple 2-Red-ETN, Apple

Red, LLC., Edgerton, Wis.2. MS Apple Pie-Red-ET, Apple Red, LLC.,23. Net-A-Way Elayo Melly-Red-ET, Eric J. &

Cynthia A. Netemeyer, Germantown, Ill.25. Shannondoah Advt Rachel-Red, Verlo

Dewall, Shannon, Ill.27. St-Yle-SA Joys Jingles-Red-ET, Stephanie

Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill. (5th junior)Senior heifer calf (26 shown)1. Scenic-Edge Jellybean-Red (S: KHW

Kite Advent-Red-ET, D: Scenic-Edge SS Justine-ET), Preder & Bohnhoff, Plymouth, Wis., res. jr. champ.

2. Whittier Farms Lava-Red-ET, Chris & Jen Hill & Richard M. Green, Thurmont, Md.

12. Erbacres SS Crayon-Red, Kevin Erbsen, Lanark, Ill.

Open Show ChampionsJunior Champion female• —Budjon-Nitzy Destiny-Red, Milksource, LLC, Kaukauna, Wis.Res. Junior Champion female• —Scenic-Edge Jellybean-Red, Preder & Bohnhoff, Plymouth, Wis.Intermediate Champion female• —Elmbridge FM Loveable-Red, Peter Tuytel, Chilliwack, BCRes. Intermediate Champion female• —Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill. Senior and Grand Champion female• —Cherri-Kreek Beulah-Red-ET, Richard M. Green, Sr., Middletown, Del.Reserve Senior and Res. Grand Champion • female—Dyks Kite Linda-Red-ET, Todd Whittier, Sutton, Mass.

Junior Show ChampionsJunior Champion female• —Kingsway E Red Flying Kite-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.Res. Junior Champion female• —Scenic-Edge SS Lori-Red-ET, Katie Probert, Bailee Whitehead, Juneau, Wis.Supreme, Senior and Grand Champion • female—Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.Reserve Senior and Res. Grand Champion • female—Henkeseen Ripple-Red-ET, Matt Henkes, Luana, Iowa

Supreme & Grand Champion, Junior ShowScenic-Edge Joyful-Red

Summer yearling heifer (26 shown)1. Melarry Advent DJ-Red-ET, Scott Culbertson

& Brook Hackett, Elgin, Minn.2. Sildajak Tristan Misty-Red, Rick & Shannon

Allyn, Mike Heath, Sildaj, Cannan, Ct.4. Kingsway E Red Flying Kite-Red, Stephanie

Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill. (1st junior), jr. champ., jr. show

6. Bri-Mel Advent Arika-Red, Caitlin Meyer, Manteno, Ill.

26. Holbric Rampage Archer-Red, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, Ill. (6th junior)

Junior yearling heifer (22 shown)1. Budjon-Nitzy Destiny-Red (S: KHW Kite

Advent-Red, D: Budjon Redmarker Desire), Milksource, Kaukauna, Wis., jr. champ.

2. MS Radiance Adv Rae-Red-ET, Osinga, Kosters, Schirm, Hico, Texas

16. Net-A-Way Advent Sundae-Red, Eric J., & Cynthia A. Netemeyer, Germantown, Ill.

Intermediate yearling heifer (17 shown)1. Sicy Sibylia Kite-Red, Milksource, LLC,

Kaukauna, Wis.2. Jen-D Devi Tiffany-Red, Reid Stransky &

Jeni Dingbaum, Owatonna, Minn.10. Net-A-Way SStorm Rafaela-Red, Eric J. &

Cynthia A. Netemeyer, Germantown, Ill.Senior yearling heifer (10 shown)1. Patience Contender Malibu-Red, Patience

Holsteins, Ltd., Mildmay, ON2. Scenic-Edge Jaime-Red-ET, Preder &

Bohnhoff, Plymouth, Wis.Milking senior yearling (8 shown)1. Wilstar SS Dixierose-Red-ET, Harbaugh &

Gunst, Poy Sippi, Wis.2. Mergold My Lady-Red-ET, Mercuro,

Goldenberg, Frozene, Boonsboro, Md.4. Shannondoah Advnt Ranee-red, Verlo

Dewall, Shannon, Ill.Junior 2-yr.-old cow (20 shown)1. West-Croix Advent Ruby-Red, Kingsmill

Farm II, Durham, N.C.2. Roggue Kite Bett, Richard M. Green, Sr.,

Middletown, Del.Senior 2-yr.-old cow (13 shown)1. Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red (S: Pursuit

September Storm-ET, D: Howard-Home RMK Jena-Red-ET), Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill. (1st junior), res. int. champ., supr. and gr. champ, jr. show

2. La Presentation Suzette-Red-ET, T. Hofstra, Markwell Holsteins, Tom De Waal, Prince George, BC

5. TJ-Pollema Advnt Sheena-Red, Brooke & Quentin Scott Pollema, Chebanse, Ill.

Kingsmill Farm II Futurity (5 shown)1. Scientific SS Hottie-Red-ET, Hottie

Syndicate, Boonsboro, Md.2. Henkeseen Ripple-Red-ET (S: Ladino Park

Talent-Imp-ET, D: Henkeseen Rubens Robin-ET), Matt Henkes, Luana, Iowa, res. sr. champ. jr. show

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (11 shown)1. Ourway SS Larissa-Red-ET, Frozene Farm,

Westfield, Wis.2. Reedale S Storm June-Red, Nathan & Adam

Goldenberg, Kingstead, McGregor, TXSenior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown)1. Elmbridge Fm Loveable-Red (S:Nicrest

Patrick Ace Fireman, D: Elbridge C D Licorice-Red , Peter Tuytel, Chilliwack, BC

2. Sunnylodge SS Tara-Red-ET, John Beerwort, Jr., Lookout Holsteins, Joycevilla, ON

4-yr.-old cow (18 shown)1. Cherrie-Kreek Beulah-Red-ET (S: KHW Kite

Advent-Red-ET, D: Pinehurst-FL Britney-ET), Richard M. Green, Sr., Middletown, Del., sr. and gr. champ.

2. Dyks Kite Linda-Red-ET (S: Markwell Kite-ET, Double-G Rubens Lindsay), T. Whittier, Sutton, Mass., res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

5-yr.-old cow (14 shown)1. Sunny-Views Safari-Red, Matt Hopkins,

Iedonna Farms, Oconomowoc, Wis.2. Derwyn Special Missy-Red, Tom Mercuro,

Nate & Adam Goldenberg, Boonsboro, Md.Aged cow (4 shown)1. Fradon Encount Jodie-Red, Fradon

Holsteins & Del-Hollow, Branchton, ON2. Nehls-Valley RV Carlie-Red, Shawn Nehls,

Hustistford, Wis.125,000 lb. cow (5 shown)1. Derrwyn Miss Special-Red-ET, Tom Mercuro,

Nate & Adam Goldenberg, Boonsboro, Md., Nasco Type & Production Award

2. Elmflo Rubens Jackie-Red-ET, Ashley & Shawon Vande Zande, Waupon, Wis.

Seeds generated $1,220.00 and catalog ads from Accelerated Genetics, Alta Genetics, John Erbsen Photography, Interglobe Genetics, Seneca Bovine Services Westfalia Surge and Pete Miller Hoof Trimming brought in $450.00. Feed was donated by Wesemann Feeds, D & K Farms, Brian Olbrich, Brad Kriegel, Luck-E Holsteins, Brent Mueller, Drendel Farm, Burlington Co-Op and Effingham Equity. Donors of general supplies were Animal Health management, Show-N-Style Cattle Co., George Leedle, Hennig’s Dairy Supply and Buck Brothers John Deere. Labor was donated by Carrie Corson, Marcella Culberson, Julie Drendel,

Annual Meeting Minutes(continued from page 8)

George Drendel, Marcella Drendel, Mark Drendel, Cathy Ekwinski, Frank Engel, Beth Goss, Kevin Kriegel, Leslee Kriegel, Bill Lenschow, JoAnne Matlock, Shane Powrozek, Tim Rowlett, Dan Rowlett, Kurt Getzleman, Joe Hoffman, Kyle Strissel, Brian Wesemann and Randy Wesemann. Dr. Brian Gerloff, DVM donated his services on sale day. Food contributions were received from Shirley Berghorn, Carrie Corson, Marcella Culberson, Marcella Drendel, Pam Drendel, Dean Dunn, Cathy Ekwinshi, Beth Engel, Beth Goss, Dave Klussendorf, Albert Lenkaitis, Joanne Matlock, Betty Reiser and Ray Russell. Prairie State Select Sires gave $500.00 for the pre-sale meal and Foremost donated the milk. Total advertising costs were $4,572.05 with ads being place in the June

and October (Midwest) Illinois Holstein Herald, the Cattle Connection (June, September and October) and the Holstein World (spring). A banner ad was also run on Holstein World’s website (October). A great big thank you goes out to all of the consignors and buyers at the sale, the Drendel family and friends, the sale sponsors, the sale staff, the Tri-County Holstein Club and everyone who made the sale a success.

State ShowReport presented by Kevin WendlingChairman: Ethan Heinzmann The show was held on July 18, 2008 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Paul Trapp of Taylor, Wisconsin was the judge. Award


Winter 2008

IllInoIs “HonorABle MentIon” At nAtIonAl 4-H QuIz Bowl

The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Team received “Honorable Mention” by placing

5th in the 2008 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition held in Louisville, Ky., on November 7-8. Team members included: Angie Boesche, DeKalb; Haley Lyons, Rockford; Elizabeth Myelle, Scales Mound; and Colleen Ziller, Huntley, Ill. The Illinois team was among 20 states competing from throughout the United States. The 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl has become a premier event of education and competition among young people involved with 4-H dairy project work. This was the 29th consecutive year for the Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl competition, held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE). The 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is one of the nation’s most challenging contests for dairy industry youth as it tests the contestants’ knowledge in various areas including dairy production, dairy products and dairy science. The competition includes each team member answering a 50-question test and then each team competes with other teams in the double elimination contest. Each round consists of a

The Illinois 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl team was “Honorable Mention” at the 2008 National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl contest in Louisville, Ky. Pictured are (L to R): Angie Boesche, DeKalb; Colleen Ziller, Huntley; Elizabeth Myelle, Scales Mound; and Haley Lyons, Rockford, Ill.

series of five team questions and 20 toss-up questions.

Thank you to Diamond V Mills, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for sponsoring the team jackets and to the Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and the Illinois 4-H Foundation who sponsored the team expenses. Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator, coached the team and was assisted by Becky Meier, Ridott, Ill.

Two U of IL Online Dairy Classes Set Advanced Dairy Nutrition will be offered by the University of Illinois in the spring of 2009 starting on Jan 26th with Mike Hutjens coordinating the class plus four other instructors.

Milk Secretion, Mastitis, and Quality begins January 28th with Dick Wallace as coordinator along with three other instructors. Lectures are recorded on CD (go to class on your time) with an Internet live discussion class held during the 10 weeks of class from 7 to 8 pm CDT. Enrollees can participate for credit (U of I tuition) or for non-credit with reduced tuition. To review the class schedule, topics, and enrollment details, go to: http://online.ansci.uiuc.edu.

Non-board members were excused from the meeting and an Executive Session ensued. Following the Executive Session and on a motion by Bruce Clanton that was seconded by Mike Netemeyer the board ratified the actions of the Executive Session. There being no further business and following a motion by Jerry Smith which was seconded by Gary Zehr, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,Lori A. Lyons


Winter 2008

The University of Illinois Dairy Judging team competed at several competitions

throughout the country this fall. Below are the results from each of the contests in which they participated. Brad Niemerg, Effingham, Kerry Carls, Orion, and Sarah Trombello, Wheaton, competed in the Accelerated Genetics Collegiate Dairy Judging contest in Viroqua, Wis., on September 14. The team placed 12th out of 22 teams and was 5th in Guernseys. The team consisting of Katie Boesche, DeKalb, Clint Harre, Nashville, and Erin Lyons, Rockford, participated in the All-American Dairy Judging contest in Harrisburg, Pa., on September 15. The team was 3rd overall and 4th in oral reasons. The team placed 4th in Ayrshires, 9th in Brown Swiss, 6th in Holsteins, 4th in Jerseys, and 6th in Guernseys out of 17 teams overall. Individually Katie Boesche was 7th overall and 4th in oral reasons. Boesche was also 4th in Holsteins, Guernseys, and Ayrshires. Harre and Lyons were 15th and 16th overall respectively. Harre was 7th in Jerseys, 11th in Brown Swiss, and Lyons was 12th in Guernseys. At the 2008 National Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo in Madison Wis., team members Katie Boesche, Clint Harre, Steve Fluty, Bloomington, and Erin Lyons were 4th overall and 4th in reasons out of 22 teams. Fluty, Harre, and Lyons were All-Americans placing 12th, 20th, and 18th respectively overall. Harre was 5th in reasons overall. The team placed 1st in Brown Swiss, 6th in Jerseys, 8th in Milking Shorthorns, and 5th in Red and White Holsteins. Individually, Fluty placed 2nd in Brown Swiss, 4th in Holsteins, and 6th in Jerseys. Lyons was 8th in Brown Swiss and 2nd in Milking Shorthorns. Boesche was 10th in Milking Shorthorns. In the final contest of the year, the University of Illinois Dairy Judging team placed first out of 19 teams at the North American International

unIversIty of IllInoIs dAIry JudgIng results

The University of Illinois Dairy Judging team placed 4th in reasons and 4th overall out of 22 teams. Team members included (l to r) Clint Harre, Nashville, Katie Boesche, DeKalb, Erin Lyons, Rockford and Steve Fluty, Bloomington. They were coached by Gene McCoy and David Miller (not pictured).

Livestock Dairy Judging contest held in Louisville, Ky., on November 9. Team members were Katie Boesche, Erin Lyons, and Clint Harre. The team placed 1st in Ayrshires and Brown Swiss, 3rd in Jerseys and 5th in reasons. Boesche was high individual overall and 4th in reasons overall. Boesche was also high individual in Brown Swiss and Jerseys and 5th in Ayrshires. Lyons was 8th individual overall and 3rd in Brown Swiss. Harre was 9th in Guernseys. This group is to be commended for consistently having placed in the top four of each of the three contests in which they competed. The team members and coaches McCoy and Miller would like to thank all the breeders who allowed the team to visit their farms for practice

Minutes of last meeting and treasurer’s report • were approved.Larry Kleiner reported on Holstein Activities. • Classification numbers have increased from last year. Results of genomic testing will roll through the animal model in January leading to a GPTI; this information will be available on bulls.Dale Drendel reported on current membership • statistics. There are 506 senior members, 232 junior members and a total of 12,285 cows.Julie Drendel spoke on behalf of the State Sale • Committee. There will be 83 live lots and nine choice and embryo lots to choose from. There were 13 drops out of the 107 lots cataloged.Committee lists are being compiled. The • preliminary schedule was printed in the

Illinois Holstein AssociationBoard of Directors Meeting Notes

Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, IL · October 24, 2008

sessions throughout the fall:Steve Laesch Greg Sauder Greg Borchardt Dale Drendel Joyce Nelson Dennis EngelJames Bohnert Robert MillerLynn and Gary Zehr Oakvale Holsteins Rolling Lawn Farm Kilgus family Dave Ruppert Steve IrwinMark Irwin Lenkaitis HolsteinsDoug and Bill Nolan David FreemanMeinert family B-J-Grove Holsteins Golden Oaks Farm Lee BarberRock-I Farms Boyd SchaufelbergerSunshine Genetics Barlass JerseysMaple Lawn Jersey FarmHoard’s Dairyman Guernsey farm

Herald.Each club is asked to bring two items to the • Convention for the Junior Silent Auction and the juniors will also be conducting an Embryo Shuffle fundraiser.Award nominations are due to Jim • Schumacher.

Winter 2008

2008 lAnd of lInColn pureBred lIvestoCk Breeders AwArd

Neal and Connie Turley of Greenville, Ill., are being recognized as the recipients of

the 2008 Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Award. As managers and operators of the 3rd generation dairy farm, the Turleys are well known throughout the dairy industry for their registered Holstein cattle and the “Rolling Lawns” prefix. With the marriage of Neal and Connie in 1961, they began farming with Neal’s parents and in 1975 assumed total management. The milking herd currently numbers 126 cows that average over 28,100 pounds of milk per cow per lactation with a 4.0% fat and 3.1% protein. Breeding, managing, and exhibiting top quality registered Holstein cattle became a part of Neal’s life at an early age. He began with his parents, Harry and Vera, and has been extremely successful in achieving many goals throughout his career. A very active family exhibiting dairy cattle, Neal and Connie and their two sons, Michael and the late Craig, showed at 4-H shows, local county fairs, Illinois State Fairs, World Dairy Expo and the North American International Livestock Exposition. Over the years the Turleys have prided themselves in the accomplishments of breeding a highly recognized “homebred herd” which currently consists of 99% “Rolling Lawns” prefix. The Turleys have exhibited 52 years at the Illinois State Fair and received their first Premier Breeder award in 1970. Since then they have won the coveted Premier Breeder award 12 times at the Illinois State Fair and once at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Over 200 head of Registered Holsteins with the “Rolling Lawns” prefix have been classified Excellent and numerous cows have produced over 200,000 pounds of lifetime milk. In addition, the Turleys have been recognized with the Progressive Breeders Registry herd

Neal and Connie Turley, back left, are the recipients of the 2008 Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Award. They are pictured with son Michael and his wife Jennifer and their three children, Casey, Haden and Lauren.

award for 16 years from Holstein Association USA, Inc. Neal has served in various leadership roles. He is past president of the Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association and has served on the Board of Directors for 20 years. He also served 12 times as delegate to the National Holstein Association Convention and is a current member of the National Holstein Type Advisory Committee. Furthermore, Turley has chaired the Illinois Holstein State Show committee three times and assumed the duties of Dairy Cattle Superintendent at the DuQuoin State Fair for several years. In 1975, with Illinois hosting the National Holstein Convention, Neal and Connie

served as the chair of the youth committee that organized the first ever National Jr. Holstein program held in conjunction with the National meeting. The highly successful Jr. Holstein program continues as a part of the national Holstein conventions. In addition to their busy involvement on the farm, Neal and Connie are pleased to have their son Michael involved in the management of Rolling Lawns Holsteins. Michael is the CEO at Osborn-Barr Communications in St. Louis, Mo., the largest agriculture advertizing agency in the U.S. Michael and his wife Jennifer have three children, Casey, Haden and Lauren, that greatly add to the “love of life” for grandparents Neal and Connie.

winning individuals were: Grand Champion-Luck-E Advent Kalotta-ET owned by Matt Engel; Reserve Champion was Gundys Alise-ET owned by Rob Gunderson. Premier Breeder was Luck-E Holsteins while Premier Exhibitor honors went to Stone Ridge Dairy. The show was dedicated to Clyde and Marilyn Winter, Altamont, IL. Alcohol consumption continues to be addressed proactively.

Youth ActivityReport presented by Brian OlbrichChairmen: Brian Olbrich and Melissa Irwin Spring Thing was held March 1-2, 2008 in Champaign, IL. The youth attended the National Holstein Convention on June 23-26, 2008 at the Wisconsin Dells. The juniors participated in Dairy Bowl, Dairy Jeopardy, Folding Display, Speech and Banner Contests. Kelly Sheehan represented the state as a Distinguished Junior Member. The State Junior Show was held July 17 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. Grand Champion

was Clint-Clair Outside Nickel owned by Ryan Kuper of Trenton; Luck-E Bizar Talent-ET owned by Carson Kasbergen was named Reserve Grand Champion. The judge was Mike Jones of Marshall, Ind. The state junior convention was November 22 at the Ramada Limited and Suites in Bloomington. Following the meeting the Juniors toured Ropp Cheese. New officers are Emily Lyons, President; Haley Lyons, Vice-President; Sarah Sheehan, Secretary; Justin Crull, Treasurer; and Colleen Ziller, Reporter. Emily Lyons is the IHA’s 2008-09 Distinguished Junior Member and Sarah Sheehan is the IHA’s 2008-2009 Young Distinguished Junior Member. Spring Thing will be February 28 & March 1, 2009 at the Hawthorne Suites in Champaign, IL.

WebsiteReport presented by Chairman, Mike Netemeyer Web reporter Karen Schaufelberger has done a great job of providing updated information to the World who updates the site each month. Sponsors were in place for each of the four pages (home, breeders, juniors, and breeder index pages). It is

felt that the website is an important communication tool for our organization. The site has received more than 22,000 hits. Changes are in store as we plan to include more information on the site (futurity, Herald, Cow of the Year, etc.) and bring the uploading of changes in house. On a motion by Kevin Wendling that was seconded by Lee Oltmanns, the group approved the committee reports as presented. President Schumacher called on Resolution Committee member Ray Hess who presented the 2008 IHA resolutions as follows:Be it resolved to approve the acts and deeds of the officers and board of directors for the past year.

Be it resolved to thank Emily Lyons and Melinda • Kollmann for their service as Illinois Holstein Dutchesses.Be it resolved to thank all officers, employees • and State Committee chairmen for their efforts and accomplishments this past year.Be it resolved to thank Jeff Drendel, the Drendel • family, the sale staff and sponsors, and the Tri-



Winter 2008

MId-eAst fAll nAtIonAl HolsteIn sHowNovember 10, 2008 · Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.

Adam Liddle, Argyle, N.Y., judge

Class WinnersJunior heifer calf (25 shown)1. Paule-View Five Cracker-Red, Suton Paulson, Juneau, Wis.2. Ky-Blue-Maid Jasmine-ET, Ky-Bluegrass Genetics, Eminence, Ky.3. Four Hills Rline Nancy, Kevin Hill, Bristol, Vt.4. B-J-Grove Dale Rosalee, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill.Intermediate heifer calf (20 shown)1. MS Lordan Terra Nikole, Lordan Farm, Silver Lake, Ind.2. Two Queens Proof Bianca, Heidi Heller, Cecil, Wis.6. Huel-Haven Outside Natally, Jessy Schomaker, Trenton, Ill.18. Schluter Lou Lizze, Heath Neuhaus, Quincy, Ill.Senior heifer calf (18 shown)1. B-J-Grove Lheros Monkey, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill.2. Rising Sun Damion Imyra, Rising Sun Farm, Goshen, Ind.3. Echo L DD Ericka-ER, Burke & Tyler Echelmeier & Zach Adams,

Fulton, Mo.Summer yearling heifer (14 shown)1. Engleking Justrite Nameless (S: Engleking Linjet Justrite, D: Mar-Jean

Lightning Nadine), Paul & Brian Engleking, Greenfield, Ind., res. jr. champ.

2. Rocky-Lane Mountain High-ET, Kevin Krejci, Chippewa Falls, Wis.3. MS Show-N-Style Blk Betty-ET, Calf Vantage Feeds, Inc., & Tom &

Ron Mikulice, Orangeville, Ill.4. Kingsway E Flying Kite-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.Junior yearling heifer (15 shown)1. Manleys Dundee Kaye-ET, KA Geo Farm, Stanford, Ky.2. Liddleholm Advt Roxett-ET, Bailee Whitehead, Conway, Mo.3. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.14. Flat-Net Blitz Cristina, Anna Netemeyer, Carlyle, Ill.Intermediate yearling heifer (9 shown)1. Oakvale Pro Patty, Oakvale Farm, London, Ohio2. Engleking Jed Neddie, Paul & Brian Engleking, Greenfield, Ind.3. Isenberg R Jordan Morgan, Bridges Farm, Horse Cave, Ky.5. Moroville SS Lexus-ET, Callie Zoelzer, Moro, Ill.Senior yearling heifer (8 shown)1. Pop-A-Top Gold Martina-ET (S: Braedale Goldwyn, D: Carrousel

Blizzard-ET), Jared Major, Lebanon, Tenn., jr. champ.2. Winright Dundee Jules, Shane Hulle, Sheldon, Wis.3. JD Coon Ridge Dur Britney-ET, Lanie Coons, Monticello, Iowa5. B-J-Grove Terrason BB, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill.8. Rock-I Sky Roy Satelite, Tony Netemeyer & T. Whitehead, Carlyle, Ill.Milking senior yearling (11 shown)1. Price-View Reece Lasha, Price-View, Jonesboro, Ind.2. Con River 957 FBI Lucy-ET, Conrad Farms, Grafton, Ohio3. Whitdale D Durm Sunshine, Spears & Whitehead, Conway, Mo.8. Lindale Advent Adena, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill.Junior 2-yr.-old cow (12 shown)1. Linale Rudy Electra, Lindale Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill.2. B-J-Grove Mailing Mermaid, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill. 3. Savage-Leigh Empire Levi-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.12. Clint-Clair Champion Salena, Dakota Grayling, Trenton, Ill.

Junior Champion female—Pop-A-Top Gold Martina-ET, Jared Major, Lebanon, Tenn.

Res. Junior Champion female—Engleking Justrite Namelss, Paul & Brian Engleking, Greenfield, Ind.

Intermediate Champion female—Oneeda James Laura, Rottinghaus & J. Woods, Madison, Wis.

Res. Intermediate Champion female—Krull Dundee Ellory-ET, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis.

Senior and Grand Champion female—Poor Richs Rbns Aspn-Red-ET, Rottinghaus & J. Woods, Madison, Wis.

Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion female—Ocean-View Storm Dacca-TW, Rottinghaus & J. Woods, Madison, Wis.

Grand Champion, Bred & Owned—Krull Dundee Ellory-ET, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis.

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (9 shown)1. Krull Dundee Ellory-ET (S: Regancrest Dundee-ET, D: Krull Skychief

Easter-ET), Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis., res. int. champ.2. Haxye ICS Elmo Cora, Stan-Mar-Dale/Express, Urbana, Ohio3. Kinslows Roy Tonya, Penick Dairy Farms, Orland, Ind.Junior 3-yr.-old cow (10 shown)1. Victory-View S Storm Fay-ET, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky.2. Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, Ill.3. AL JA Lyster Kory, Topp View Farms, Botkins, OhioSenior 3-yr.-old cow (6 shown)1. Oneeda James Laura (S: Shoremar James, D: Hiv-Lan Raider

Lindsey), Rottinghaus & J. Woods, Madison, Wis., int. champ.2.. Riser 4 Talent Dahlia, Jocelyn Riser, Gettysburg, Pa.3. Knob-View Promotion Kaitlyn, Stephanie Kepler, Woodsboro, Md.4. R-Way I Astronomical Lana, R-Way Holsteins, Heyworth, Ill.5. B-J-Grove Champion Hoover, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill.4-yr.-old cow (11 shown)1. Poor Richs Rbns Aspn-Red-ET (S: STBVQ Rubens-ET, D: Holbric RM

Agusta-Red-ET), Rottinghaus & J. Woods, Madison, Wis., sr. and gr. champ.

2. Wesemann Forbidden Marilyn, Team Holsteins, Hampshire, Ill.3. Gardner Durham Keyandra, Lindale Holsteins, Hamsphire, Ill.5. B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill.5-yr.-old cow (6 shown)1. Logsdon Durham Cher, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky.2. Carrdale Damion Raven, Katie Cole, Bloomville, Ohio3. Taylor Maid Durham Suzy Q (S: Regancrest Elton Durham-ET, D:

Jeptha Wood Cory 9-6 Silky), Brad Taylor, New Castle, Ky., bred & owned gr. champ.

Aged cow (5 shown)1. Ocean-View Storm Dacca-TW (S: Maughlin Storm-ET, D: Ocean-View

Jed Dacia-ET), Rottinghaus & J. Woods, Madison, Wis., res. sr. and res. gr. champ.

2. Express SMD Linjet Tori, Stan-Mar-Dale/Express, Urbana, Ohio3. Wil Bee Spotty Linjet, Sewua Farm, Steve Martin & Erick Pascal,

Daleville, Ind.125,000# cow (1 shown)1. Kennvale Davis Holly, Matt & Hailey Mitchell, LaFollett, Tenn.Junior best three females (6 shown)1. Oakvale Farm, London, Ohio2. Paul and Brian Engleking, Greenfield, Ind.3. Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill.Best three females (3 shown)1. Lucas Clanton, Mulberry Grove, Ill.2. Stan-Mar-Dale/Express, Urbana, Ohio3. Maple Leaf Farms, Chapel Hill, Tenn.

Grand Champion · Poor Richs Rbns Aspn-Red-ETReserve Grand Champion · Ocean-View Storm Dacca-TW

Owned by Rottinghaus & J. Woods, Madison, Wis.

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grAnd nAtIonAl JunIor HolsteIn sHowNovember 8, 2008 · Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Ky.

Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio, judge

Junior heifer calf (17 shown)1. Rising-Sun S Storm Mitzy (S: Pursuit September Storm-ET, D: Rising-

Sun Is Msam Misty-ET), Stephanie Trenshaw, Goshen, Ind., bred & owned jr. champ.

2. Ky-Blue-Maid Jasmine-ET, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky.Intermediate heifer calf (17 shown)1. MS Lordan Terra Nikole, Emily Day, Silver Lake, Ind.2. Echol-L DD Goldwyn Bambi, Burke Echelmeier, Fulton, Mo.3. Schluter Lou Lizze, Heath Neuhaus, Quincy, Ill.Senior heifer calf (11 shown)1. Meadow Bloom Goldwyn Naomi, Bailee Mazzaro, Williamsfield, Ohio2. Ms Mt Manor Adv Lou-Red-ET, Morgan Sageser, Shelbyville, Ky.Summer yearling heifer (7 shown)1. Kingsway E Flying Kite-Red, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.2. Engleking Justrite Nameless, Alex Jackson, Greenfield, Ind.Junior yearling heifer (11 shown)1. Stookeyholm Tootsie Pop (S: Nice-N-Fancy Scotty, D: Stookeyholm

Rubens Tannah), Mallarie Stookey, Milford, Ind., jr. champ.2. Manleys Dundee Kaye-ET, Kelsey Trowbridge, Horse Cave, Ky.4. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.7. Flat-Net Blitz Cristina, Anna Netemeyer, Carlyle, Ill.

Junior Champion female—Stookeyholm Tootsie Pop, Mallarie Stookey, Milford, Ind.

Res. Junior Champion female—Isenberg R Jordan Morgan, Kelsey Trowbridge, Horse Cave, Ky.

Junior Champion female, Bred & Owned—Rising-Sun S Storm Mitzy, Stephanie Trenshaw, Goshen, Ind.

Intermediate Champion female—Victory-View S Storm Fay-ET, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky.

Res. Intermediate Champion female—Krull Dundee Ellory-ET, Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis.

Senior and Grand Champion female—Logsdon Durham Cher, Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky.

Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion female—Kennvale Davis Holly, Matthew Mitchell, LaFollett, Tenn.

Grand Champion, Bred & Owned—Taylor Maid Durham Suzy Q, Brad Taylor, New Castle, Ky.

Intermediate yearling heifer (8 shown)1. Isenberg R Jordan Morgan (S: Roylane Jordan-ET, D: Green-J Marks

Cammie), Kelsey Trowbridge, Horse Cave, Ky., res. jr. champ.2. Moroville SS Lexus-ET, Callie Zoelzer, Moro, Ill.Senior yearling heifer (3 shown)1. West-Croix Dundee Gayle, Matthew Sears, Homer, N.Y.2. JD Coon Ridge Dur Britney-ET, Lanie Coons, Monticello, IowaMilking senior yearling (4 shown)1. Con River 957 FBI Lucy-ET, A., B. & R. Conra, Grafton, Ohio2. MS Ky-Blue Excel Lauren, Katie Gibson, Emenince, Ky.Junior 2-yr.-old cow (8 shown)1. Rocky Top Durham Silly, Cole Beaty, McDonald, Tenn.2. Stan-Mar-Dale Fab Quality, Dustin Alltop, Urbana, Ohio6. Savage-Leigh Empire Levi-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.8. Clint-Clair Champion Salena, Dakota Grayling, Trenton, Ill.Senior 2-yr.-old cow (5 shown)1. Krull Dundee Ellory-ET (S: Regancrest Dundee-ET, D: Krull Skychief

Easter-ET), Cassy Krull, Lake Mills, Wis., res. int. champ.2. Middland View Hart Hope-ET, Mallarie Stookey, Milford, Ind.Junior 3-yr.-old cow (13 shown)1. Victory-View S Storm Fay-ET (S: Pursuit September Storm-ET, D:

Victory-View Sultan Fayble), Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky., int. champ.2. Schluter Roy Leann, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg, Ill.Senior 3-yr.-old cow (3 shown)1. Riser 4 Talent Dahlia, Jocelyn Riser, Gettysburg, Pa.2. Knob-View Promotion Kaitlyn, Stephanie Kepler, Woodsboro, Md.4-yr.-old cow (4 shown)1. Call Dell E Special Gonda, Katelyn McDaniel, Springfield, Ohio2. DRF Merchant Winnie, Mary Rawn, Charles Town, W.V.5-yr.-old cow (7 shown)1. Logsdon Durham Cher (S: Regancrest Elton Durham-ET, D: Logsdons

Charoyal Cheeks), Katie Gibson, Eminence, Ky., sr. and gr. champ.2. Taylor Maid Durham Suzy Q (S: Regancrest Elton Durham-ET, D:

Jeptha Wood Cory 9-6 Silky), Brad Taylor, New Castle, Ky., bred & owned gr. champ.

Aged cow (4 shown)1. Kennvale Davis Holly (S: Creek Davis-ET, D: Kennvale Mason Ruth),

Matthew Mitchell, LaFollett, Tenn., res. sr. and res. gr. champ.2. Lavenest Progress Julian, Dustin Alltop, Urbana, Ohio

Junior Champion female—Martinholm AA Redman Kitty-Red, 1st senior yearling, Austin Martin, Volant, Pa.

Intermediate Champion female—Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red, 1st senior 2-yr.-old, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.

Grand Champion female—Greenlea Mindy Red, 1st 4-yr.-old, William Hunter McGray, Grottoes, Va.

Intermediate heifer calf (9 shown)5. St-Yle-SA Joys Jingles-Red-ET, Stephanie

Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.Senior heifer calf (16 shown)8. St-Yle-SA Itz Joytime, Stephanie AvesSummer yearling heifer (7 shown)1. Kingsway E Red Flying Kite-Red, Stephanie

AvesSenior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown)1. Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red (S: Pursuit

September Storm-ET, D: Howard-Home Rmk Jena-Red-ET), Stephanie Aves, int. and res. gr. champ.

All-American Jr. ShowSeptember 15, 2008 · Harrisburg, Pa.Neil Kittle, Winchester, Ontario, judge

All-AMerICAn red & wHIte sHowsOpen Show Results

September 17, 2008 · Harrisburg, Pa.Sean Johnson, Glenville, Pa., judge

Junior Champion female—MS Radiance ADV Rae Brd-ET, 1st junior yearing, Dusty Schirm and Joseph Osinga, Laurellville, Co.

Res. Junior Champion female— Sherona Hill I KKA Red Clover, 1st junior calf, Richard Green, Middletown, De.

Intermediate Champion female—Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red, 1st senior 2-yr.-old, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.

Res. Intermediate Champion female—John-Lu Talent Regina-Red, 1st junior 2-yr.-old, John and Luke Coblentz, Flemingsburg, Ky.

Grand Champion female—Dkys Kite Linda-Red, 1st 4-yr.-old, Todd Whittier, Sutton, Ma.

Res. Grand Champion female—Greenlea Mindy, 2nd 4-yr.-old, William Hunter McGray, Grottoes, Va.

Intermediate heifer calf (14 shown)10. St-Yle-SA Joys Jingles-Red-ET, Stephanie

Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.Senior heifer calf (20 shown)10. St-Yle-SA Itz Joytime, Stephanie Aves,

Poplar Grove, Ill.Summer yearling heifer (10 shown)1. Kingsway E Red Flying Kite-Red, Stephanie

Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill.Senior 2-yr.-old cow (6 shown)1. Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red (S: Pursuit

September Storm-ET, D: Howard-Home Rmk Jena-Red-ET), Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill., int. champ.

Intermediate ChampionScenic-Edge Joyful-Red · Stephanie Aves

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royAl AgrICulturAl wInter fAIrNovember 13-14, 2008 · Direct Energy Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis., judge · Robert Yeoman, Dover, Okla., associate judgeJunior Champion female—Lacoulee Justine

Goldwyn, 1st intermediate yearling, Morsan Farms Ltd., Ponoka, AB

Res. Junior Champion female—Lesbertrand Dundee Lalime, 1st summer yearling, Ferme BPD Inc., St. Polycarpe, QC

Intermediate Champion female—Brookvilla Jasper Aka, 1st junior 3-yr.-old cow, Jeff & Jim Butler, Chebanse, Ill.

Res. Int. Champion female—Valleyville Lheros Jenn, 1st senior 3-yr.-old cow, Ferme Jacobs

County Holstein Club their efforts in hosting the 2008 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale.Be it resolved to thank all sponsors and donors • for State and District Illinois Holstein functions.Be it resolved to thank Delbert and Doris and • Jason and Dena Brammeier for hosting the 2008 state picnic.Be it resolved to congratulate Neal and Connie • Turley on being honored by the Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Producers.Be it resolved to congratulate Mike Hutjens on • his receipt of the 2008 Dairy Industry Person of the Year Award.Be it resolved to congratulate Boyd • Schaufelberger on being elected to Holstein USA’s Board of Directors.Be it resolved to thank the coaches and advisors • of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association, University of Illinois and Cooperative Extension

Inc., Ty-D Holsteins, Cap-sante, QCSenior and Grand Champion female—

Thrulane James Rose, 1st mature cow, Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, QC

Res. Senior and Res. Grand Champion female—Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel, 1st 5-yr.-old cow, The Hazel Syndicate, Preston, Ct.

Intermediate heifer calf (26 shown)3. Salem Sovereign Alice, Jeff and Jim Butler,

Pat Conroy, Chebanse, Ill.Junior 3-yr.-old cow (13 shown)

1. Brookvilla Jasper Aka (S: Wilcoxview Jasper-ET, D: Brookvilla Mason Abbigail), Jeff & Jim Butler, Chebanse, Ill., int. champ.

9. Comco Roy Spears, Jeff Butler, Lookout, Brian Meyer, Chebanse, Ill.

4-yr.-old cow (19 shown)4. Vons-Hillview Stormat Sandy, George

Kasbergen, Van Exel, Airosa, Mansfield, Ill.5-yr.-old cow (17 shown)2. Stone-Front Iron Pasta, George Kasbergen,

Mike & Julie Duckett, Mansfield, Ill.

Service for their effort and influence and accomplishments in supporting the youth of the Illinois Holstein Association.Be it resolved to thank the members of the • Illinois Holstein Association, other individuals and organizations who support the Illinois Junior Holstein Association in their fundraising activitiesBe it resolved to thank the Gateway Holstein • Club for hosting the 2008 Illinois Holstein Convention.Be it resolved that the Illinois Holstein • Association be on record as opposing the proposed rulemaking to regulate greenhouse gas emission under the “Clean Air Act.”Be it resolved to thank Ed Smith for his years of • service as Futurity Chairman.

Joann Hartman made a motion to approve the resolutions. The motion was seconded by Gary Zehr and passed. Jerry Smith brought forward the name of the

directors to be seated on the Board of Directors:Directors filling expired terms: Boone-Winnebago Brent Pollard Clinton County Mike Netemeyer Effingham Megan Schoaf Heart of Illinois Tricia Kilburn-Zehr Lincolnland Roger Baumann McHenry-Lake Gary Janssen McHenry-Lake Alan Ainger Mississippi Valley Bill Deters Southern Joann Hartman Stephenson County Eric Smith Stephenson County Kent SmithDirectors filing unexpired terms: Boone-Winnebago John Mitchell (filling unexpired term of Stephanie Stout)Junior Representatives: President Emily Lyons Vice President Haley Lyons



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Winners from the judging contest held during the district show included junior girl Marissa Edwards. Tying for senior woman honors were Helen Thorman and Cindy Deters. Tying for junior boy were Cory Thorman and Andrew Mowen, and Bill Deters won the senior man award. Niki Neisen and Senteka Holsteins were named the Premier Breeder and Exhibitor at the District Show. Niki was also awarded production on Senteka Hi Metro 684. Members showing at national shows included Andrew Mowen at the Junior Holstein show at World Dairy Expo, placing 10th with Sky-View-Acres C Courtney, a juniorr 3-yr.-old. Showing at North American in Louisville with a winter heifer calf was Jessica Heath and Tailor Neuhaus with Schluter Lou Lizzie. The calf placed 3rd in the junior show and 18th in the open show. The Paul and Edith Edwards family (Hi-Blue) provided two baby calves for the Payson Seymour High School FFA Ag Day in October. Several members attended the Big E Roundup for Ethan Weiman, grandson of Gary and Teresa (Morning Star). Ethan has been receiving treatment for Neuroblastoma for the past 18 months. For more about Ethan and his story, visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/ethanweiman. Wedding congratulations go to Erin and Brian Lyons, who were married on September 13. Erin’s parents are Dennis and Lois Sorrill and her grandfather is Dick Sorrill (Sky-View-Acres). Eileen and Bobby Malone were married on October 11. Eileen’s parents are Bill and Cindy Deters (Deters Dairy and Wasp Haven). Congratulations to Cheryl Frericks, who became engaged in August to Joe Schutte. They will be married in July. Kudos to the Del Brammeier family who hosted the state picnic, the Dale Drendel family for opening their farm for the state sale, and finally to the members of the Gateway Club for an outstanding 2008 convention. Congratulations to the award winners announced at the convention. Until next time, we hope everyone has a joyful Holiday Season and God Bless.

Beth (Weas) Cash

Tri-County Hope everyone’s fall has been fruitful and safe! Despite Friday night’s rain and cold weather, 110 people enjoyed the meal the evening before the state sale. Saturday, October 25th, proved to be sunny and inviting, and some 300 people made their way to Hampshire where Lindale Holsteins hosted the sale with Jeff Drendel as chairman. A letter went out asking for help with the sale and the response was tremendous from many of our club members: Shirley Berghorn, Carrie Corson, Julie Drendel, George & Marcella

Mississippi Valley We held our annual meeting on November 14, at the Paloma Community Building with about 60 people in attendance. Outstanding junior members were Hannah Weiman (girls age 15 and under), Niki Neisen (girls age 16 and over), Cory and Jordan Thorman (tied for boys age 15 and under), and Andrew Mowen (boys 16 and over).

Boone-Winnebago The snow is getting deep here in Northern Illinois! This year’s fall season brought a lot of stress associated with fieldwork and finishing summer projects, but hopefully as we settle into the winter routines, everyone will be able to spend some time with family and friends over the holidays. The Boone-Winnebago Holstein Club held their annual meeting at the Machine Shed on November 10. We were pleased with our joint show last year with the Tri-County and McHenry-Lake clubs, and we look forward to planning for next year. Our juniors faired very well in the Quiz Bowl, Jeopardy, and poster competitions in the past year. Practices begin again this winter! Thanks to Gail Pollard for coaching our local juniors, and remember to thank Mark and Melissa Irwin for serving as our state junior advisors! John Mitchell was elected to fill our state director position to replace Stephanie Stout, who is serving as the Executive Director of the Red and White Dairy Cattle Association. The club will be sponsoring Michael and Kyle Mitchell Memorial Traveling Trophies for the high individuals in the state quiz bowl competitions. Thanks to the Gateway Club for hosting a wonderful state convention in Fairview Heights!

Carrie Pollard

Gateway The Gateway members met for their annual meeting on November 24, 2008, at Maedge’s in Alhambra. Thirty-two members were able to enjoy a delicious meal. Topics of discussion during the meeting included the final preparations for the senior convention, election of committee chairs, a history lesson from Larry Kleiner about pedigrees and some items for auction at the convention. Elected to chair the district show was Ron Schaufelberger with assistance from Tammie Siebert. Upcoming events include the barn meeting in early March. Gueldeners will be hosting the event at their farm in Moro, with some assistance from the Zoelzers. Look for an email or flyer in February. Ron Debatin reported that the Clinton County Classic will be March 21, 2009, in Carlyle. Our members will be assisting the Clinton County Club. If any members are able to help, please contact Ron Debatin. Lucas Clanton reported that he is the chairman for the 2009 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. It will be held in October at the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Election of officers and state directors was the final action of the evening.

We would like to thank everyone who attended the 2008 Senior Holstein Convention. It was definitely a success with about 150 people at the banquet. The junior breeder award went to Jason amd Dena Brammeier and family. The senior breeder went to David and Lenore Ruppert, and the service award was presented to Ron and Karen Schaufelberger. Congratulations to all! B-J-Grove Holsteins exhibited at the World Dairy Expo in October. The Mid-East Fall National Show at Louisville, Ky., was held November 7-11, 2008. Callie Zoelzer from Moroville Holsteins placed 2nd in the winter yearling class in the junior show, and placed 5th in the open winter yearling class. B-J-Grove Holsteins placed 4th with spring calf, 1st senior calf, 5th senior yearling, 2nd & 1st Best udder junior 2-yr.-old, 5th senior 3-yr.-old and 4th 4-yr.-old. They also had the 3rd place junior best three, 1st senior best three, and 1st produce of dam. Congratulations to all Illinois breeders who exhibited at the World Dairy Expo and Mid-East Fall National Show. Congratulations to Amy Schaufelberger for placing 7th individual at the World Dairy Expo 4-H Judging contest. She received recognition for being an “All-American.” We hope everyone has a safe and joyful holiday season. Stay warm!

Michelle Clanton and Tammie Siebert

McHenry-Lake Alan and Katie Ainger, Harvard, Ill., would like to announce the birth of their son, Kyle, on May 19, 2008. He weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz. and was 21 inches long.

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Illinois Junior Holstein Association Officers

President: Emily Lyons6447 Fitzgerald Rd.Rockford, IL [email protected](815) 988-7126 cell

Vice President: Haley Lyons6447 Fitzgerald Rd.Rockford, IL 61102(815) 962-0001

Secretary: Sarah Sheehan6111 Ridgeview Dr.Huntley, IL 60142(847) [email protected]

Treasurer: Justin Crull6231 Hunter Rd.Poplar Grove, IL 61065(815) 765-3673

Reporter: Colleen Ziller12904 Ernesti Rd.Huntley, IL 60142(815) 790-1239 [email protected]

Junior Journeys

President Melinda Kollmann called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2008. The secretary’s minutes from Spring Thing were printed in the June Herald. There were no additions or corrections so Colleen Ziller motioned to approve the minutes and Matt Lyons seconded. Sarah Sheehan read the treasurer’s report and Justin Crull motioned to approve and Haley Lyons seconded. Vice-President Emily Lyons encouraged everyone to order IJHA t-shirts. Brian Olbrich gave an advisor’s report about the embryo sale. Embryos will be auctioned off at the Senior Convention in December. Adam Watkins chaired the silent semen auction and it was reported that it raised $1300 at the State Holstein Sale. Brian also encouraged everyone to try to get an item donated from their district to be put on the silent auction at the Senior Convention. Melissa Irwin hosted a jewelry party and was kind enough to donate the profits to the IJHA to help support their trip to California for the National Holstein Convention. In old business, Grace Shanks and Colleen Ziller gave a report about the 2008 National Holstein Convention in Wisconsin Dells. Emily Lyons gave a report about the 2008 State Junior Holstein Show. In new business, the silent auction at the Senior Convention was discussed again as well as the embryo shuffle. Tickets for the shuffle will be sold for $300 and tickets will be drawn at the banquet. T-shirts are being sold for $15; they will be gray and will have a barn picture on the back with the IJHA name across the front. The Worker’s Auction has been postponed

because there were not enough juniors at the State Picnic. A possible new date to hold the fundraiser is at the PDCA Calf Sale. Haley Lyons motioned to hold the auction at the calf sale provided the club will be able to; Colleen Ziller seconded the motion. Sarah Sheehan will chair the committee and Grace Shanks and Morgan Olbrich assist her. The club also discussed the possibility of opening up the worker’s auction to younger Junior members to increase participation. Railbird judging was also discussed and a committee chair will be chosen at Spring Thing. The 2009 Spring Thing will be held on February 28 and March 1. The committee is currently working on a possible group activity for Saturday night. Grace Shanks asked the club’s opinion on the lunch meal at Spring Thing and it was decided to have hamburgers and hot dogs. The 2009 State Junior Holstein Show was discussed next, including possible judges. The cost of the National Junior Holstein Convention will be tabled until the Spring Thing because there are no prices available yet. Grace Shanks and Jordan Olrich made the motion to table the discussion. Nominations were made for the Jr. Service Award. Brianna Sheehan and Morgan Olbrich motioned to close the nominations. Next in new business, the club discussed options for a memorial award or fund in memory of Kyle Mitchell. It was decided to create a new award for Junior members called the “Outstanding Junior Member Award” because Kyle was a very outstanding member.

There will likely be a scholarship attached to this annual award, but that will be discussed further by the club and advisors at another date. However, the first award will be presented at the upcoming Senior Holstein Convention. The recipient of the award will be chosen by the Junior Advisors.

Junior Annual Meeting

Juniors --Look for the Spring Thing Registration form on page 34!

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voting, Colleen was announced as the new reporter. In other news, Emily Lyons was chosen as the Illinois Distinguished Junior Member and Sarah Sheehan was chosen as the Junior Illinois Distinguished Junior Member. Sarah motioned to adjourn the meeting and Matt seconded. Melinda adjourned the meeting and the club gathered to take pictures. Pizza was enjoyed after the meeting and then the group travelled to Ropp’s Jersey Cheese, located just outside Bloomington, to tour the facility.

Kelly Sheehan, 2008 IJHA Secretary

The subsequent awards will likely be presented at the November annual meeting. After new business was complete, elections were held. Each current officer explained the duties of their office and then nominations were opened for president. Haley Lyons nominated Emily Lyons. Colleen Ziller made a motion to close nominations and Brianna Sheehan seconded. A motioned was made and passed to white ballot Emily as president. Emily nominated Haley Lyons for vice president. Melinda Kollmann nominated Chris Kollmann, Emily and Lindsey Zettle closed nominations. After voting, it was announced that Haley would be the new vice president. Morgan Olbrich nominated Grace Shanks and Brianna Sheehan nominated Sarah Sheehan for secretary. Jessica Crull and Brock Irwin closed nominations. Sarah was voted the new secretary. Emily Irwin nominated Justin Crull and Sarah Sheehan nominated Colleen Ziller for treasurer. Lindsey Zettle and Haley Lyons closed nominations. Justin was voted the new treasurer. Sarah Sheehan nominated Colleen Ziller for reporter and Emily Lyons nominated Grace Shanks. After

Emily LyonsBirthday: June 11, 1989 Age: 19Favorite Junior Activity: State ShowFavorite Sport: Cubs Baseball

Haley LyonsBirthday: July 10, 1991 Age: 17Favorite Junior Activity: Spring ThingFavorite Sport: Baseball

Sarah SheehanBirthday: October 12, 1992 Age: 16Favorite Junior Activity: Dairy BowlFavorite Sport: Soccer

Justin CrullBirthday: December 13, 1993 Age: 14Favorite Junior Activity: ShowingFavorite Sport: Football

Colleen ZillerBirthday: January 14, 1991 Age:17Favorite Junior Activity: Spring ThingFavorite Sport: Volleyball

Sarah Sheehan · Junior DJMEmily Lyons · DJM

Junior Officer Bios

Junior officers for 2009 (l to r): Haley Lyons, Vice President; Emily Lyons, President; Justin Crull, Treasurer; Colleen Ziller, Reporter; Sarah Sheehan, Secretary.

Junior Fundraising Summary A big thank you goes out to everyone who has supported the Junior Association this past year. Successful fundraisers allow the junior members to attend the National Holstein Convention, which will be held in California this year. The Junior Silent Auction held at the Senior Holstein Convention in

December raised about $1,150. Also, the Embryo Shuffle in just its first year raised $5,725. 16 embryos were donated to the junior association and two were donated back to be auctioned off. Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraising efforts this past year, especially Al Tucker and Jerry Gaffner for donating their embryos back to be auctioned off!

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SPRING THING 2009 February 28 & March 1 Hawthorn Suites, Champaign, IL

Registration: Saturday, 8:30am – 9:00am General Information • Participants must be 9 or older to be eligible for a state dairy bowl team.

• Cost of the Spring Thing is $80.00 per person, juniors & adults.

• Hotel amenities include: pool, Jacuzzi, exercise area, and complimentary hot breakfast buffet 7 days a week..

• Dress appropriately - casual clothes for meetings and semi-formal for the banquet.

• Any person attending will be subjected to all fees.

• Activities include: Dairy Bowl Competition, Speech Contests, Dairy Jeopardy Contest, Poster Contest,

Banquet, Ice Cream Social, and Saturday Night Ag Olympics. • Rooms have been blocked for Friday night at the $87.99 rate + tax. Individuals wishing to use these rooms must make

the reservations through the IJHA on this form or call Grace. Your group will be expected to pay for your Friday rooms on Sunday morning.

o Grace will have your room keys for Friday night. Please let her know approximately what time you plan on arriving and she will meet you in the lobby with your room keys.

Guidelines • No phone calls can be made in junior rooms. Contact a chaperone for making calls.

• Alcoholic beverages and drugs are strictly prohibited by any participant.

• Participants must remain in the hotel.

• Participants are expected to attend all scheduled programs and meetings.

• Visitation in other participant’s rooms will be allowed with an open door policy.

• Curfew is 1:00 a.m. and room checks will be made.

• Room checks will be made before the participant may leave the event on Sunday.

• Any participant found in violation of any of the above rules will result in expulsion from the event and the

notification of parents to provide transportation home at their own expense. Hawthorn Suites: 101 Trade Center Drive, Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 398-3400

Name: ___________________________________________ Age (as of 1-1-09): _________

Club: _____________________________

Preferred Roommates (list 3):

___________________________________________________________________________________

Staying Friday Night? ________ (Please contact Grace with the number of hotel rooms you will need for your group on

Friday night by January 26th. Her phone number is 815-560-7528.)

We have read the above guidelines and agree to accept them as stated:

__________________________________ _______________________________________________

Junior Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

This registration form must be to Grace by: JANUARY 22, 2008 Mail to: Grace Shanks 24511 Dunham Rd, Garden Prairie, IL 61038 815-560-7528 If you have questions, please contact Grace.

Registration Fee: $80 by January 19th Please mark which contests you will participate in:

After Jan. 19th – Add Late Fee of $10 (All ages as of January 1, 2009)

Full refund if cancelled by Feb. 2nd. Dairy Jeopardy: Junior (Age 9-13) ______

Intermediate (Age 14-17) ______

Senior (Age 18-21) ______

Dairy Bowl: Junior (Age 13 & Under) ______


Senior (Age 18-21) ______

Speech Contest Junior (Age 9-13) ______


Senior (Age 18-21) ______

Poster Contest Age (9-21) ______

Winter 2008

Drendel, Mark & Pam Drendel, Dean Dunn, Otto Heisner, Dave Klussendorf, Kevin & Leslee Kriegel, Albert & Marietta Lenkaitis, Bill Lenschow, Luck-E Holsteins, JoAnne Matlock, Betty Reiser, Ray Russell, Dean Zierer, and Nick Conro and the Tri-County Juniors. The sale’s crew ate hearty, home-cooked meals and enjoyed the bakery’s best; every thing was set and ready to go because of the help from these folks, our family & friends. We congratulate Andy Lenkaitis on his promotion within Westfalia Surge as an Environmental Sales Engineer. His primary responsibility will be to assist Sales and R&D/

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product development within the GEA Farm Equipment group in the development and support of equipment and solutions which benefit the long term success of GEA Farm technologies as a total solution provider for agricultural producers worldwide. Luck-E Holsteins hosted some 400 international visitors early this fall traveling to or from WDE. Most were from Italy, Switzerland, Ireland, Holland, Canada, and England; their primary interest was in donor dams and early daughters of popular bulls. Beth Engel was the guest speaker for the St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club during Farm-City Week in November. She shared information on farming, ethanol & corn, food safety, and costs of farming. For example: Jim Sartwelle,

eAstern fAll nAtIonAl HolsteIn sHow

Junior Champion female—Circle-F Terrason Wonderful, 1st sr. yearling, Bradley Cates, Preble, N.Y.

Res. Junior Champion female—Welk-Crest Dundee Dellia-ET, 1st junior yearling, Jim Butler & Pat Conroy, Chebanse, Ill.

Intermediate Champion female—Windy-Knoll-View Pammy-ET, 1st senior 3-yr.-old, James R. Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.

Res. Intermediate Champion female—Windy-Knoll-View Classy-ET, 1st senior 2-yr.-old, James R. Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.

Grand Champion female—Quality-Ridge Stormi Hazel, 1st 5-yr.-old, The Hazel Syndicate, Preston, Ct.

an AFBF economist, said despite recent retail price increases, American consumers have enjoyed relatively stable food costs over the years, particularly when adjusted for inflation. This year’s average cost for Thanksgiving dinner, $44.61, is equivalent to $20.65 in 20-year inflation-adjusted prices. The real dollar cost of the Thanksgiving dinner has declined more than 8% since 1988, according to Sartwelle. Source: American Farm Bureau Federation. At our November annual meeting, our club again agreed to be part of the Northeast Holstein Show to be held in Belvidere next summer. The officers were retained with these new directors: Jeff Vickery, Julie Drendel, Matt Engel, and Nick Conro.

Linda Drendel ([email protected])

Res. Grand Champion female—Windy-Knoll-View Pledge-ET, 1st 125,000#, James R. Burdette

Junior heifer calf (24 shown)13. Savage-Leigh Zenth Linsy-ET, Stephanie

Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill. (4th junior)Intermediate heifer calf (29 shown)6. Savage-Leigh Fortune Ella, Jason Swanson,

Capron, Ill.Junior yearling heifer (21 shown)1. Welk-Crest Dundee Dellia-ET (S: Regancrest

Dundee-ET, D: Kristelle Sykbuck Daphne-ET), Jim Butler & Pat Conroy, Chebanse, Ill.

9. Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET, Stephanie Aves, Poplar Grove, Ill. (4th junior)

September 17-18, 2008 · Harrisburg, Pa. · William H. Kelly, III, Winchester, N.H. The Jo-Carroll club will be meeting December 15 and their director will be seated at the June meeting of the Board of Directors. Smith made a motion that the names presented be accepted to the Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Joann Hartman and passed. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned following a motion by Brent Pollard which was seconded by Joe Engel.

Respectfully submitted: Lori Lyons, Secretary


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