illinois holstein herald - fall 2015

Illinois Holstein HeraldFall 2015

Fall 2015

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And your 2015 Young Leader Achievement Award winners are....Brent and Carrie Pollard of Rockford! Illinois Farm Bureaus Young Leader Achievement Award recognizes extraordinary accomplishments in farming and leadership. Brent and Carrie were honored during Ag Day at the Illinois State Fair on August 18th. Congratulations on this well deserved honor! Participants are judged on their management, innovation and self-initiative as displayed through their farming operations. Leadership ability and involvement and participation in county Farm Bureau and other civic, service or community organizations also are major factors in the selection process. For anyone that has worked with Brent and Carrie on an Illinois Holstein event or in the planning of the 2015 National Holstein Convention, this description ts them exactly. ey are always willing to lend a helping hand and roll up their sleeves to get the work done! Brent and Carrie own and operate a 100-cow dairy near Rockford, Illinois and they have a two-year-old daughter, Ainsley. Carrie also works o the farm for Bethany Swine Health Services writing comprehensive nutrient management plans for livestock producers. ey played a very important role in the planning and success of the 2015 National Holstein Convention recently held in St. Charles. Brent and Carrie co-chaired the Convention Registrations and did an excellent job in keeping everything organized and running smoothly. As members of the Boone-Winnebago Holstein Club, Brent and Carrie are very active on the district level as well. Brent is the current President and Carrie is the Secretary/Treasurer. ey also serve as co-chairs of the district show. In 2010, Carrie started a blog called My Cows and Pigs to share some of their stories on the farm and stories about farm life. You can nd her blog at mycowsandpigs.blogspot.com. It is important to share our story and let consumers know what it is like on farms today. As winter will be here before were ready for it, wed like to share one of Carries early blog posts from February 2011:

Blizzards have their advantages... Like most of you, we have been hunkered down for the storm that brought over a foot of snow. ankfully, the winds havent been as severe today, so that weve been able to dig out without everything blowing shut again. Being stuck at home also gave me the

opportunity to do something I dont normally do - watch Oprah. Oprah challenged the employees at Harpo studios to go vegan for a week. Almost 300 people completed the week challenge. Obviously, as someone who produces animal products for a living, this concerned me. If you choose not to eat meat, dairy or egg products, so be it, that is your right, and I am not going to argue with you; however, I just want to encourage you to allow every person to make that same decision with the correct information. What I enjoyed about the show yesterday was that Oprah encouraged everyone to learn more about where their food comes from. What I did not enjoy was that some of that information was coming from two authors who promote a vegan or reduced animal product diet, not the farmers who raise the food. Michael Pollan came across as the moderate in the discussion, and as he has worked very hard to encourage people to not support animal agriculture, that was concerning. Kudos to Cargill for allowing the show into one of their processing plants. I have been asked several times, How do you do it?, and I thought this was pretty good. (http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Inside-a-Slaughterhouse-Video/topic/oprahshow)Lisa Ling, who did the segment, was a meat eater, and still is. I spent an entire summer working in a pig processing plant in Missouri, and I can tell you that I am very comfortable that this

process is managed and overseen by experts who know what they are doing, and how to do it right. Remember, 98% of all farms are family-owned, and everyone who has been blessed with the ability to work with animals for a living takes that responsibility to put safe, nutritious, aordable food on your table very seriously. at is why, when the show was over, I layered up - grabbed the pitchfork and spread new straw in the maternity pen to keep the cows as comfortable as I could make them in the blizzard. ank you to Brent and Carrie for all that you do to promote agriculture and all that you do for the Illinois Holstein Association! As the Young Leader Achievement Award recipients, Brent and Carrie receive a two-passenger Scout 4x4 courtesy of Case IH and Illinois Farm Bureau, a one-year membership in the Illinois Corn Growers Association and expense-paid trips to the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Chicago, American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention in Orlando, the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference in Kansas City, the Young Leaders State Conference in East Peoria and the Growmark Annual Meeting. We wish you the very best as you continue on to the national level with Farm Bureaus Young Leaders Achievement Award!

BREEDER SPOTLIGHT Brent & Carrie Pollard, Rockford

Brent, Carrie & Ainsley Pollard

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OcersPresident ............................................................................................................. Brian Olbrich1318 Rte. 23, Harvard, IL 60033; 815/482-7426; [email protected] ....................................................................................................Jason Oertel32633 Delhi Rd., Brighton, IL 62012; 618/779-9060; [email protected] ................................................................................................................ Carol Jones 116 W 10th St., Gridley, IL 61744; 815/934-5551; [email protected] ....................................................................................................... Tina Hall-Yagow 906 N 12th St., Rochelle, IL 61068; 815/757-0852; [email protected]

Executive MembersDale Drendel ............................................................................................................ Tri-County15N057 Walker Rd., Hampshire, IL 60140; 815/766-0326; [email protected] Heinzmann .........................................................................................................Clinton17645 Coles Creek Rd., Carlyle, IL 62231; 618/226-3606; [email protected] Irwin ...................................................................................................... Heart of Illinois9400 Meridian Rd., Beason, IL 62512; 217/447-3220; [email protected] Mitchell ........................................................................................... Boone-Winnebago11587 Edwardsville, Winnebago, IL 61088; 815/703-5614; [email protected] Ed Smith ............................................................................................................ McHenry-Lake43386 N. Scott St., Antioch, IL 60002; 847/372-0602; [email protected] Wendling ........................................................................................................Engham13500 North 400th St., Altamont, IL 62411; 618/483-5532; [email protected]

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Directors - Term Expires 2015

Boone-Winnebago .............................................John Mitchell, Winnebago 815/703-5614 Clinton .................................................................Harvey Harpstrite, Trenton 618/224-9852Gateway ..................................................................... Jason Oertel, Brighton 618/779-9060Gateway ....................................................Ron Schaufelberger, Greenville 618/664-0789* Mississippi-Valley ................................................ Je Thorman, Macomb 309/769-5494Northwest ...........................................................................Glen Meier, Ridott 815/238-8540Northwest ......................................................... Carol Timmerman, Galena 815/777-0318Southern ........................................................Norbert Hasheider, Okawville 618/243-6312Tri-County ............................................................................. Ray Hess, Genoa 815/751-3301


Engham ............................................................... Howard Dust, Shumway 217/663-2395Heart of Illinois .............................................................. Steve Irwin, Beason 217/447-3220Lincolnland .......................................................... Kasey Klein, Champaign 217/714-1186Tri-County ...............................................................Rodger Koehn, Peotone 708/878-8518


Boone-Winnebago ............................................ Jennifer Wakeley, Rockford 815/978-8528Clinton ................................................................. Aaron Heinzmann, Carlyle 618/781-7994Engham ..................................................................... Toby Probst, Wheeler 217/925-5459Heart of Illinois ..............................................Christy OConnor, Kankakee 815/530-0331Lincolnland ...........................................................Roger Bauman, Nokomis 217/563-7692McHenry-Lake .................................................................. Ed Smith, Antioch 847/372-0602McHenry-Lake .......................................... Ethan Heinzmann, Wauconda 847/224-7861Mississippi-Valley ........................... Herb Schmiedeskamp, Camp Point 217/593-6668Southern .......................................................... Joann Hartmann, Waterloo 618/939-7075* Ineligible for re-election

Illinois Holstein Herald Editor & Webmaster Stephanie Stout

PO Box 813, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 608/732-2757 [email protected] Holstein Association USA Director

Dale Drendel15N057 Walker Road, Hampshire, IL 60140 [email protected] 815/766-0326

Holstein Association USA Field RepresentativeTim Ewing [email protected] 417/818-6455 (MILK)

Advertisers ....................................................................................................................4Board Meeting Minutes ........................................................................................ 20Breeder Spotlight .......................................................................................................3Calendar .........................................................................................................................5Dairy Judging Golf Outing ................................................................................... 16District News ................................................................................................................7Dutchess Domain .......................................................................................................6Editors Message ...................................................................................................... 22From the President ....................................................................................................6Illinois Championship Holstein Show .......................................................6,8-11Illinois Holstein District Shows ........................................................................... 13

FEATURES ____________________ Illinois Holstein Dutchess & Little Miss Holstein Contests ........................ 12Illinois Holstein Futurity ........................................................................................ 12Illinois State Fair .................................................................................................14-15Illinois State Holstein Picnic ................................................................................. 16Junior Journeys ........................................................................................................ 22Letters to the Editor ...................................................................................................5National Board Updates ........................................................................................ 17National Convention Highlights ........................................................................ 23Senior Holstein Convention Registration ....................................................... 21State 4-H Judging Contest ................................................................................... 20Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest ......................................................... 11


Volume 77, Number 3 Fall 2015

9/29-10/3 World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI9/30 International Junior Holstein Show, Madison, WI10/2-3 International Holstein Show, Madison, WI10/17 Mil-R-Mor Generations Sale, Orangeville, IL10/23 Illinois Holstein Board Meeting, Belvidere, IL10/24 Illini Golden Opportunity Sale, Belvidere, IL11/7 Grand National Holstein Junior Show, Louisville, KY11/9 Mid-East Fall National Holstein Show, Louisville, KY12/1-3 Illinois Senior Holstein Convention, Bloomington, IL12/5 Winter Herald Advertising Deadline

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On the Cover: All Roads Lead to Illinois! Congratulations to our Junior and Senior Dairy Bowl Teams from Illinois on being named NATIONAL DAIRY BOWL CHAMPIONS at the 2015 National Holstein Convention held in St. Charles, Illinois in June!L-R (back): Coach Glen Meier, Emma Carlson, Coach Becky Meier, Lane Heinzmann, Jared Dickman, Ryan Sheehan, Sarah Duncan, Emily Irwin and Coach John Mitchell, (front) Connor Erbsen and Dylan Reed (photo by Sue Crull)We would also like to congratulate Boyd Schaufelberger on being selected as Vice-President of Holstein Association USA! Boyd and his wife Sandy are pictured on the cover with their daughters Erin Davis (left) and Amy Schaufelberger.

Dale and I would like to thank everyone who had any part in the recent successful 2015 National Holstein Convention. e committee chairmen did an outstanding job. e volunteers were a help beyond expectations. ose who attended any event were greatly appreciated. I know all have busy schedules and priorities to home and family are important. Your participation is what made the convention a huge suc-cess. Many, many positive comments were made by attendees and 2015 in Illinois made a lasting impression on Holstein breeders and industry people from across the nation and internationally. Also we send a huge thank you to all our sponsors and monetary and in kind contributors. Without you none of this would have been possible.

Ron Schaufelberger & Dale Drendel Co-Chairmen 2015 National Holstein Convention

ank you to the members and leadership of the Illinois Holstein Association for your support and encouragement during my run for Hol-stein USA Vice-president. You went beyond my greatest expectations in your eorts to help me succeed. I will do my best to represent you well. Also, I would like to congratulate all those involved in planning the 2015 National Convention that was a huge success. Your eorts really paid o in making it a memorable event for all who attended. Everyone enjoyed the programming and it truly showcased the great people, cows and leadership that make up the Illinois Holstein Association. You cer-tainly deserve a big pat-on-the-back! Call if you ever need anything.

Sincerely, Boyd Schaufelberger Vice-President, Holstein Association USA

e University of Illinois and the Department of Animal Sciences would like to congratulate the youth of Illinois on their awards at the National Holstein Convention held in St. Charles, Illinois in June. e Illinois Holstein families should be proud of the youth of Illinois! Steve Loerch, Professor and Head Gene McCoy, Dairy Judging Team Coach University of Illinois

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2015 Illinois Senior Holstein Convention

December 1-3, 2015Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Bloomington, IL

Hosted by the Heart of Illinois Holstein Club

Call to the Annual Meeting

Membership is hereby notied by the Board of Directors that the Annual Meeting of the Illinois Holstein Friesian

Association, Inc., will be held Thursday, December 3, 2015 at The Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Bloomington.

The purpose of this meeting is to elect directors and to transact any other business which may come before the organization.

The business meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.Consult the convention schedule on page 21 and the

Illinois Holstein Association website www.illinoisholsteins.com for additional information.

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Dutchess. Since then, I have been preparing my cattle for the county fair, speaking to the public about our industry, handing out awards, showing and moving back to college. I hope you all had a great time at the Illinois State Fair and copious amounts of success! Coming up soon is the State Sale on October 24th. I am extremely proud to represent an industry full of hard working, loyal and kind folks. Thank you for being awesome!

Bailey Hart

FROM THE PRESIDENT It is hard to believe that it is time for the Fall issue of the Herald! Just where did the summer go? Well I believe between doing hay, going to district shows, kids sporting a c t i v i t i e s , County Fairs, State Show and

State Fair, that is where a lot of our time was spent...not to mention the daily work schedule we all have! Oh yes, I forgot to mention one large time consuming event we as a state this past June...the 2015 National Holstein Convention took a large part of many of our members time and energy! The weather had a large impact on everyone as it does every year in our livelihood. The month of June caused areas of our state stress with all the rain in getting hay, and crop work done. Then you factor in the amount of time so many of our members spent getting ready for the convention. WE as a state managed to put together one of the biggest and best conventions the country has seen in YEARS!! Congratulations go out to everyone involved in pulling this thing off! Many people from all over the country have mentioned about how much fun and they had and how well the entire convention flowed together. That is a huge compliment to EVERYONE in our state. I wish I had enough space to list all the different committee chairs and their committee members, but that would take up more room than this article should be allowed. As your

President, I would like to say THANK YOU to each and every volunteer that made and took the time to help with this! A few short weeks following the convention, we had our State Holstein Show. A HUGE thank you goes out to our Show Co-Chairs Paula Bovre and Joe Engel for taking care of the duties that project involves. Our State Show was probably one of the largest and strongest State Shows weve had in years. It not only takes the co-chairs, but also our membership to be able to do that as well. Congratulations to all of the many award WINNERS and the exhibitors to make that show a success! Another huge THANK YOU goes out to the Bruce Clanton family for hosting the State Picnic! They did a great job of getting their place ready and having their cattle all presented in very nice manner. The hospitality they provided to all of our members was well received by all that attended. Coming up this fall we will be having our State Sale in Belvidere on October 24th. Jason Swanson and Eddie Bue have been working very hard on getting things ready for the sale. It will be a very nice lineup as always. For many years the State Sale has had a tradition of having many great animals that have gone on and done very well for their new owners. I hope to see many of you there! A week before the State Sale, the Bob Milller family will be hosting the Mil-R-Mor Generations Sale on October 17th. Bob has been a lifetime supporter of all of our state events. We wish him well on his future endeavors and at the same time we wish Lorilee a bright future as she starts with the next generation! Have a safe and successful harvest! I look forward to seeing everyone at future events!

Brian Olbrich

Hello Illinois! I am honored to have been chosen to be the 2015-2016 Illinois Holstein Dutchess and represent the Holstein breed state-wide. I am the 19 year old daughter of Jered and Michelle Hart of Belvidere located in Boone County. This year has had quite the amount of excitement as Illinois hosted the National Holstein Convention. This was my very first National Holstein Convention and it was a great experience to get to attend and be part of the planning. As the Illinois Holstein Dutchess, my first duty was to hand out awards at the Illinois Championship Show for both the Junior and Open Shows alongside our Little Miss Holstein Samantha Heinzmann and Alternate Dutchess Katie Carlson. Congratulations to all of the participants in both shows and thank you for allowing us to be part of your experience! I also had the amazing privilege to meet the first ever Illinois Holstein Dutchess, Karen Ryan, while at the show, and she shared with me a few memories she had during her time as the

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is year, the Illinois Holstein Championship Show is dedicated to Nate Janssen and Brian Wesemann in honor of their years of service and dedication to the Holstein industry and the Illinois Holstein Association. Nate and Brian have served as co-chairs for the Illionis State Show for several years. ey also served as co-chairs for the 2015 National Holstein Convention Host Day Tours where they organized all of the tour stops and helped the tour farms plan out and organize their tours. Nate and Brian were both on the Junior Dairy Bowl teams that won National Holstein and 4-H. Nate Janssen of Barrington, IL was the recipient of the 2012 IHA Junior Breeder Award and is currently the Director at Dairy Management, Inc. and owner of Janssen Cattle Company. He is a graduate of Cornell University and serves as a director for the National Dairy Shrine. Nate and his wife Sarah have two children, Joey (2) and Will (1). Brian Wesemann of Burlington, IL is the Director of Sales for Calf-Tel and Hampel Animal Care. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and has served as the Professional Liason for the Student National Agri-Marketing Association for UW-Platteville. Brian and his wife Tawnya have three children, Mason (10), Quinton (10) and Page (10).

Congratulations Nate and Brian and thank you for all that you continue to do for the Illinois Holstein Association!

2015 ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP HOLSTEIN

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Greetings from the Northwest! Wow! I cant believe where summer has gone! It sure was a busy one getting set for hosting the National Convention. anks to all who helped create an awesome experience, I heard a lot of good comments all around. Also congratulations to the Senior Dairy Bowl National Winners - Captain Ryan Sheehan, Dylan Reed, Emily Irwin and Sarah Duncan as well as the Junior Dairy Bowl National Winners - Captain Connor Erbsen, Lane Heinzmann, Jared Dickman & Emma Carlson! Great Job! I hope you all had a great day at the State Picnic! As Im sure youve all heard by now Bob & Kaye Miller have decided its time to retire and hand the reigns at Mil-R-Mor on to the next generation. e Mil-R-Mor Generations Sale is set for October 17th, 2015 with an open house on Friday evening preceding the sale - come join them starting at 6pm for food, cows and conversation. You are also welcome to come early on Saturday morning starting at 8am for donuts and coee prior to the sale. e family looks forward to seeing you all there as they transition into a new era with the Mil-R-Mor Generations Sale! Respectfully submitted, Kathy Miller

Winter Deadline for District Reports is December 5th

DISTRICT NEWS

Greetings from the Mississippi Valley Holstein Club! We gathered this summer for a meeting hosted at the home of Rick and Mary Edwards in Quincy, Illinois. We had many members in attendance and a great meal was served. Would like to express sympathy to the Edwards family on the passing of Eadie Edwards on July 10, 2015. e District Show was held on July 30th and had about 80 entries. at was a wonderful number of dairy showing and everyone who participated did an excellent job preparing the cows and in their showing skills. Club president Kenny Koch was interviewed for the WGEM TV station during the show and helped to bring out public awareness for the dairy profession. A meal was prepared and service to all the club members. Big thanks to Kathy Neisen for preparing the menu. Congratulations goes out to Jordan orman whose Brown Swiss Nookwood Braiden Fancy received Junior Champion at the Illinois State Fair. Paige Newman was elected at the summer meeting to represent the club as the Holstein Dutchess and assisted with the passing out of ribbons during the fair for the dairy shows. Also a Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary to any members over the last several months. Sincerely, Angie Newman

OBITUARYPAYSON, Ill. -- Edith Clara Eadie Edwards, 83, of Payson, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday (July 10, 2015) at Blessing Hospital. Edith was born Sept. 6, 1931, in Quincy, a daughter of Leo and Margaret Klauser Wellman. She married Paul Edwards Jr. on June 11, 1952, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Quincy. He survives. Eadie attended St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Quincy Notre Dame High School. Eadie raised her six children and helped manage the family dairy farm alongside her husband, Paul. She always fed the bucket calves, and she drove the tractor for the hay baler.

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After she and Paul moved o the farm in 1998 to retire to their rst home, her pride and joy was her lawn. She mowed it religiously on her John Deere rider and mowed it right up until the very end. She enjoyed baking and sent several plates of cinnamon rolls o to college with her children and grandchildren. Eadie had also been a very active member of the Payson community. She served as a 4-H leader for over 15 years and had received the 4-H Leader of the Year Award. She co-chaired the milkshake stand at the Adams County Fair. She received Farm Wife of the Year in 1978 from e Quincy Herald-Whig. She was awarded the Payson Community Service Award in 1991 by the Plainville Lions Club. She was also a very active member of St. Anthonys Church and the Altar Society and served on various committees over the years as well as helping with many funeral luncheons. Eadie knitted prayer shawls that have been given to patients in the hospitals, nursing homes and to many others dealing with illness. For several years, Edith worked as a bookkeeper for Haubrich Enterprises Inc. until her retirement. She was currently the bookkeeper, oce manager and noon cook on the dairy farm. Paul and Edith received several awards for their hard work on the farm including the Conservation Farm Family-Governors Award in 1985. ey also received the Western Illinois Dairy Promotion Heritage Award. Both Paul and Edith received Honorary FFA Chapter Degrees in 1998 from the Payson FFA for their strong support of the FFA program. ey were strong supporters of the Payson School District. Edith was very active in the Payson PTA and held various oces and served on several committees. In 2013 Paul and Edith were the Payson Old Settlers parade marshals. For 30 years, they invited third-grade classes from Payson Seymour Elementary to their dairy farm. ey conducted tours of the dairy farm and provided dairy treats to more than 1,500 students. Making beautiful oil paintings was one of her hobbies. She donated many art pieces to the church card parties and picnics and to other benets. She was still in charge of the country store at the St. Anthony Parish Picnic and had been for many years. She still cleaned the church with other church members. Eadie took joy in hosting family gatherings and continued through this past year hosting anksgiving and Christmas. Eadie instilled in her children and grandchildren the importance of hard work and being active in their community, church and school. Survivors in addition to her husband, Paul, include six children, Paul Rick (Mary) Edwards III of Quincy, Gregory (Jeanette) Edwards of Payson, Rose (Robert) Bunte of Payson, Amy (Dave) Zanger of Mendon, Andrew (Tammy)

Edwards of Palmyra, Mo., and David Edwards of Quincy; 13 grandchildren, Nicole (Mark) Bateman of Decatur, Lindsey Edwards, Olivia (Kory) Powell and Marissa Edwards, all of Quincy, Garrett Edwards of Payson, Rachel (AJ) Fritsche of Indianapolis, Ind., Ross (Danielle) Bunte of Liberty, Dr. Renita (ance, Matthew Welding) Bunte of Davenport, Iowa, Benjamin Zanger of Mendon, Nicholas (Brandy) Zanger of Loraine, Grace Zanger of Mendon and Elijah and Jeremiah Edwards of Palmyra; seven great-grandchildren, Michael Bateman, Aiden and Lyla Powell, Brooklyn and Alexa Fritsche and Ashlyn and Braylyn Zanger Eddy; her sister, Mildred Spring of Quincy; several brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack Bunte of Quincy, Henry and Carol Morrison of Barry and Doris Bliven of Rockford; and several nieces and nephews. Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in law, Paul and Selma (Strate) Edwards Sr.; two sisters, Irene Bunte and Leola (Roger) Ehrhardt; two brothers, Alan (Evelyn) Wellman and Marvin (Barbara) Wellman; several brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert Spring, William (Charlene) Edwards and Kenneth Bliven; and a granddaughter, Carina Edwards in infancy.

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ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN SHOW July 17, 2015 Judge: Pat Conroy, Angola, IN

Spring Heifer Calf (13)1. Carters-Corner Sid Peeps-ET, Moriah Goggin,

Greenville2. Ms Legendholm Hez Hope, Legendholm

Holsteins, Fithian3. Lindale Geo Polly, Olivia Corson, Hampshire4. Ms Apple Aryane-ET, Apple Partners, Lanark5. Ms Eastside Dman Luscious, Caitlin & Blake

Meyer & Kylie Saatho, Manteno6. Sco-Lo-Coons Cntrst Bell-ET, Lucas Clanton &

Precious Holsteins, Mulberry Grove7. Holbric Dickey Analee-ET, Morgan Olbrich,

Harvard8. Ludwigs-DG Raindrop, Caroline Frances Byron,

Fithian9. Stanhope Doorman Patsy, Robby Koebele,

Teutopolis10. Luck-E Atlanta Kegger, Margaret Engel,

Hampshire

Winter Heifer Calf (20)1. Sco-Lo-Coons Sid Climax, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda2. Six-Illini Bro Ante-Up, Caitlin & Blake Meyer,

Manteno3. Cross-Wake More Annalyse-ET, Holly Wakeley,

Rockford

Senior & Grand Champion: Ms Dundee Belinda-ET, Jerey Butler, ChebanseReserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Team Durham Morgan-ET, Team Holsteins, HampshireIntermediate Champion: Woodcrest Atwood Rubber-ET, Golden Oaks Farm, WaucondaReserve Intermediate Champion: Schaune G W Atwood Bravo, Amy Schaufelberger, GreenvilleJunior Champion: Stranshome Gold Annice-ET, Connor Butler, ChebanseReserve Junior Champion: Oeh-My Dickey Eden, Golden Oaks Farm, WaucondaBred & Owned Grand Champion: Ms Dundee Belinda-ET, Jerey Butler, ChebanseBred & Owned Junior Champion: Ms Brights Atw Bounty-ET, J. Butler, Shedd & F. & D. Borba, ChebanseReserve Bred & Owned Junior Champion: Bri-Mel-Acres Sid Abby, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno

4. Ms D Angel Daquila-ET, Connor Erbsen & Megan Opperman, Lanark

5. Cross-Wake More Allybaba-ET, Josh Wakeley, Rockford

6. R-Vision GS Potential-ET, Emily Irwin, Belvidere7. Luck-E Altitude Dellia, Sarah & Dawn Irwin,

Beason8. Golden-Oaks Brk Luxury-ET, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda9. Char-La-Don Fork Cashew, Olivia Telgmann,

Strasburg10. Cleareld Attic Chloe, Lila C. Sloan, Davis

Fall Heifer Calf (14)1. Ms Brights Atw Bounty-ET, J. Butler, Shedd & F. &

D. Borba, Chebanse2. Six-Illini Goldwyn Audi, Fighting Illini

Partnership, Fithian3. Carters-Corner Wbrook Reese, Moriah Goggin,

Greenville4. Ms Bright Light of Vegas-ET, Eaton, Culbertson,

Fairbanks & Ropp, Wauconda5. Comestar Camely Goldwyn, Caitlin & Blake

Meyer & Avery Eaton, Manteno6. Jacobs Goldwyn Chase-ET, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda

7. Blu-Ridge Atwood Darlin-ET, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith

8. B-J-Grove Farve Jackie, Yvonne Clanton, Mulberry Grove

9. Ludwigs-DG Acme Evolution, Robby Koebele, Teutopolis

10. Char-La-Don Cappuccino-ET, Olivia Telgmann, Strasburg

Summer Yearling Heifer (11)1. Bri-Mel-Acres Sid Abby, Caitlin & Blake Meyer,

Manteno2. Budjon-JK Abslt Endorse, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda3. Ms Queens-Manor Sanchez Beau, Thompson,

Schirm, Halpin & Linehan, Arrowsmith4. OCD Atwood Sophia-ET, Dylan Reed, Vandalia5. B-J-Grove McQueen Rainbow, Kasey Clanton,

Mulberry Grove6. Golden-Oaks AT Lexiann-ET, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda7. Cherry Crest Miss Vermont, Connor Butler,

Chebanse8. Les-Mar-Acres Atwd Adorn-ET, Paige Lyford,

Roscoe9. Holbric Dickey Apple Pie, Morgan Olbrich,

Harvard10. Erbacres Liberty Bell, Payton & Dalana Erbsen,

Lanark

Spring Yearling Heifer (7)1. Oeh-My Dickey Eden, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda2. Erbacres Miss Anali, Nevin Erbsen & Megan

Opperman, Lanark3. Stranshome Dundee Anna-ET, Moriah Goggin,

Greenville4. Bri-Mel-Acres AW Gina, Caitlin & Blake Meyer,

Greenville5. Koll-Kreek Lavenguard Amy, Miranda Kollman,

New Baden6. Schaune Atwd Mystique-ET, Amy

Schaufelberger, Greenville7. Holbric Little Dickey, Adam Olbrich, Harvard

Winter Yearling Heifer (4)1. Cross-Wake Guthrie Kenadie, Josh Wakeley,

Rockford2. Winright Chip of Excellence, Jerey Butler &

Matt & Molly Sloan, Chebanse3. Butlerview Doorman Cosmo, Golden Oaks Farm

& Samantha Ropp, Wauconda4. Schaune AT Miracle-ET, Amy Schaufelberger,

Greenville

Junior Champion - Stranshome Gold Annice-ET, 1st Fall Yearling, Connor Butler, ChebanseReserve Junior Champion - Oeh-My Dickey Eden, 1st Spring Yearling, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

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Fall 2015

Fall Yearling Heifer (6)1. Stranshome Gold Annice-ET, Connor Butler,

Chebanse2. Cleareld Isaak Roll-TW, Lila C. Sloan, Davis3. Precious GoldChip Bonita, Precious Holsteins,

Mulberry Grove4. Pamprd-Acres AB Ivy-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda5. Androscoggin RB Cassie-Red, Robby Koebele,

Teutopolis6. Co-Vale Atwood Jem 4554-ET, Golden Oaks

Farm, Hetke & Brenn, Wauconda

Junior Best Three Females (1)1. Holbric Holsteins, Harvard

Dry 3 & 4-Year-Old Cow (1)1. Holbric Dickey Lyza, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard

Dry Aged Cow (0)

Junior 2-Year-Old Cow (10)1. Sicy Ballet Atwood, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda2. JM Valley Atwood Agadou-ET, Connor Butler,

Chebanse3. Miss Apple Snapple-Red-ET, Connor Erbsen,

Lanark4. Golden-Oaks All Rage-Red-ET, Golden Oaks

Farm, Wauconda5. Miss Judy Goldsun June, Gary McCarthy,

Wauzeka, WI6. Playtoys Destry Misty-ET, Kyle Clanton, Mulberry

Grove7. Gahms Destry Adalynn, Patrick J. Tegeler,

Engham8. Blu-Ridge Dundee Janae, Kelly OConnor,

Arrowsmith9. Les-Mar-Acres GC Gabbana, Paige Lyford,

Roscoe10. Erbacres Atw Snickerdoodle, Payton & Delana

Erbsen, Lanark

Senior 2-Year-Old Cow (17)1. Woodcrest Atwood Rubber-ET, Golden Oaks

Farm, Wauconda2. Schaune G W Atwood Bravo, Amy

Schaufelberger, Greenville3. Blu-Ridge Goldwyn Jet-ET, Sarah Butler,

Arrowsmith4. U-Mo GW Atwood Karista, Erdman Dairy,

Chenoa5. MM-T Pockets Babs-Red-ET, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda6. Irwindale Braxton Medusa, Sarah Irwin, Beason7. Carters-Corner Fever Pen-ET, Moriah Goggin,

Greenville8. Schaune G W Atwood Lala, Lydia Davis,

Greenville9. Blu-Ridge Dundee Danica, Sarah Butler,

Arrowsmith10. Schaune Bradnick Bermuda, Zachary Paul,

Worden

Junior 3-Year-Old Cow (4)1. Lindale GoldChip Dani, Je Drendel, Hampshire2. Blu-Ridge Sid Barrett, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith3. Erbacres Atwood Cream Pie, Payton Erbsen,

Lanark4. Heinz-Hope AS Cupcake, Olivia Telgmann,

Strasburg

Senior 3-Year-Old (12)1. Springbend Aftershock Danica, Connor Erbsen,

Lanark2. Jacobs Atwood Betsy-ET, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda3. Lylehaven Dempsey Gina, Erdman Dairy, Chenoa4. Irwindale Lauthority Ricki, Todd Irwin, Beason5. Curr-Vale Sid Excellent-ET, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda6. Schaune Sanchez Riley-ET, Amy Schaufelberger,

Greenville7. Butz-Hill Atwood Amy-ET, Daulton & Tailor

Neuhaus, Red Bud8. Blu-Ridge Atwood Beth, Sarah Butler,

Arrowsmith9. R-Vision Homecoming Fever, Brock Irwin,

Belvidere10. Elder-V Atlantic Kendra, McCullouch & J. & T.

Wakeley, Rockford

4-Year-Old (12)1. Erbacres Atwood Divinity-ET, Nathan & Connor

Erbsen, Lanark2. Farnear-TBR American-Red-ET, Jessica & Olivia

Telgmann, Strasburg3. Show-N-Style Brooke-ET, Team Holsteins,

Hampshire4. O-C-E-C Toystory Fenway-ET, Lila C. Sloan, Davis5. Schaune Time Bali, Amy Schaufelberger,

Greenville6. Ms Eastside Damion Melanie, Trace Johnson,

Poplar Grove7. B-J-Grove Jungle Fever, Lucas Clanton, Mulberry

Grove8. Blu-Ridge Atwood Beyonce, Sarah Butler,

Arrowsmith9. Erbacres Damion Shandie, Kevin Erbsen, Lanark10. Erbacres Chicago Lottery, Kevin Erbsen, Lanark

5-Year-Old (10)1. Locust-Ridge Plaid Beanie, Jerey Butler,

Chebanse2. Ms Angel Dellucci, Connor Erbsen, Lanark3. Lochdale Shaquille Missy-Red, Golden Oaks

Farm, Wauconda4. Blu-Ridge Bones Dolce, Sarah Butler,

Arrowsmith

5. Schaune Million Justice, Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville

6. Luck-E Shottle Trinity, Trace Johnson, Poplar Grove

7. Erbacres Goldwyn Cotton, Kevin Erbsen, Lanark8. Golden-Oaks AS Charity-ET, Brady Heinzmann &

J. Brammeier, Carlyle9. TTM Sanchez Lux-ET, Miranda Kollman, New

Baden10. Miss-Long-Green Alexsue, Macy Wendling,

Altamont

Aged Cow (2)1. Kagwick Durham Suzy, Dale & Linda Drendel,

Hampshire2. Ms Advent Ramona, Macy Wendling, Altamont

150,000-Lb. Cow (3)1. Ms Dundee Belinda, Jerey Butler, Chebanse, IL2. Team Durham Morgan-ET, Team Holsteins,

Hampshire, IL3. Luck-E-JK Dundee Teaser-ET, Sarah Butler,

Arrowsmith

Dam & Daughter (1)1. BLM-Fall Dairy, Damiansville

Senior Best 3 Females (2)1. Blu-Ridge Farm, Arrowsmith2. Schaune Farms, Greenville

Produce of Dam (1)1. Holbric Holsteins, Harvard

Exhibitors Herd (1)1. Blu-Ridge Farm, Arrowsmith

Premier Breeder (tie) Blu-Ridge Farm, Arrowsmith Schaune Farms, Greenville

Premier Exhibitor (tie) Erbacres Holsteins, Lanark Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda

Grand Champion - Ms Dundee Belinda, 1st 150,000-Lb. Cow, Jerey Butler, ChebanseReserve Grand Champion - Team Durham Morgan-ET,2nd 150,000-Lb. Cow, Team Holsteins, Hampshire

Fall 2015

ILLINOIS CHAMPIONSHIP JUNIOR SHOW July 16, 2015 Judge: Chris McCullough, Juda, WI

Spring Heifer Calf (8)1. Holbric Dickey Analee-ET, Morgan Olbrich,

Harvard2. Carters-Corner Sid Peeps-ET, Moriah Goggin,

Greenville3. Lindale Geo Polly, Olivia Corson, Hampshire4. Ms Apple Abrakazoo-ET, Nevin Erbsen, Lanark5. Ms Eastside Dman Luscious, Caitlin & Blake

Meyer & Kylie Saatho, Manteno

Winter Heifer Calf (15)1. Six-Illini Bro Ante-Up, Caitlin & Blake Meyer,

Manteno2. Ms D Angel Daquila-ET, Connor Erbsen & Megan

Opperman, Lanark3. Gueldener McCutchen Bling, Zachary Paul,

Worden4. Cleareld Attic Chloe, Lila C. Sloan, Davis5. R-Vision GS Potential-ET, Emily Irwin, Belvidere

Fall Heifer Calf (11)1. Carters-Corner Wbrook Reese, Moriah Goggin,

Greenville2. Ludwigs-DG Acme Evolution, Robby Koebele,

Teutopolis3. Comestar Camely Goldwyn, Caitlin & Blake

Meyer & Avery Eaton, Manteno4. Erbacres Reg Fe Fee-TW, Payton & Delana

Erbsen, Lanark5. Erbacres Armani Niblet, Connor Erbsen, Lanark

Summer Yearling Heifer (7)1. Cherry Crest Miss Vermont, Connor Butler,

Chebanse2. Bri-Mel-Acres Sid Abby, Caitlin & Blake Meyer,

Manteno3. OCD Atwood Sophia-ET, Dylan Reed, Vandalia4. Erbacres Liberty Bell, Payton & Delana Erbsen,

Lanark

5. Holbric Dickey Apple Pie, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard

Spring Yearling Heifer (5)1. Erbacres Miss Anali, Nevin Erbsen & Megan

Opperman, Lanark2. Stranshome Dundee Anna-ET, Moriah Goggin,

Greenville3. Holbric Little Dickey, Adam Olbrich, Harvard4. Bri-Mel-Acres AW Gina, Caitlin & Blake Meyer,

Manteno5. Erbacres Atwood El-Cortes, Payton Erbsen,

Lanark

Winter Yearling Heifer (1)1. Luck-E Buxton Kikstrt, Katelyn Engel, Hampshire

Fall Yearling Heifer (5)1. Stranshome Gold Annice-ET, Connor Butler,

Chebanse2. Cleareld Isaak Roll-TW, Lila C. Sloan, Davis3. Butlerview GC Wisdom-ET, Dylan Reed, Vandalia4. Androscoggin RB Cassie-Red, Robby Koebele,

Teutopolis5. Wendy-Oaks Sanchez Downy, Macy Wendling,

Altamont

Dry 3 & 4-Year-Old Cow (8)1. Holbric Dickey Lyza, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard

Dry Aged Cow (0)

Junior 2-Year-Old (4)1. JM Valley Atwood Agadou-ET, Connor Butler,

Chebanse2. Miss Apple Snapple-Red-ET, Connor Erbsen,

Lanark3. Erbacres Atw Snickerdoodle, Payton & Delana

Erbsen, Lanark

4. Les-Mar-Acres GC Gabbana, Paige Lyford, Roscoe

Senior 2-Year-Old (10)1. Irwindale Braxton Medusa, Sarah Irwin, Beason2. Ludwigs-DG Jasper Elaina-ET, Brett & Brennan

Woker, Greenville3. Schaune Bradnick Bermuda, Zachary Paul,

Worden4. Ms Erdstead BriMel Ms Lilly, Caitlin & Blake

Meyer, Manteno5. Holbric Cooler Dickey, Robby Koebele,

Teutopolis

Junior 3-Year-Old (3)1. Heinz-Hope AS Cupcake, Olivia Telgmann,

Strasburg2. Erbacres Atwood Cream Pie, Payton Erbsen,

Lanark3. Silverview-Lane Atwood Kami, Jackson

Brammeier, Carlyle

Senior 3-Year-Old (4)1. Butz-Hill Atwood Amy-ET, Daulton & Tailor

Neuhaus, Red Bud2. Springbend Aftershock Danica, Connor Erbsen,

Lanark3. Irwindale Lauthority Ricki, Todd Irwin, Beason4. R-Vision Homecoming Fever, Brock Irwin,

Belvidere

4-Year-Old (6)1. Erbacres Atwood Divinity-ET, Nathan & Connor

Erbsen, Lanark2. O-C-E-C Toystory Fenway-ET, Lila C. Sloan, Davis3. Farnear-TBR American-Red-ET, Jessica & Olivia

Telgmann, Strasburg4. Ms Eastside Damion Melanie, Trace Johnson,

Poplar Grove5. Erbacres Atwood Sunkist, Payton Erbsen, Lanark

5-Year-Old (7)1. Ms Angel Dellucci, Connor Erbsen, Lanark2. Ms Green Genes Marie-Red-ET, Dylan Reed,

Vandalia3. Golden-Oaks AS Charity-ET, Brady Heinzmann &

J. Brammeier, Carlyle4. Luck-E Shottle Trinity, Trace Johnson, Poplar

Grove5. Miss-Long-Green Alexsue, Macy Wendling,

Altamont

Aged Cow (1)1. Ms Advent Ramona, Macy Wendling, Altamont

Senior & Grand Champion: Ms Angel Delluci, Connor Erbsen, LanarkReserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Erbacres Atwood Divinity, Nathan & Connor Erbsen, LanarkIntermediate Champion: JM Valley Atwood Agadou-ET, Connor Butler, ChebanseReserve Intermediate Champion: Miss Apple Snapple-Red-ET, Connor Erbsen, LanarkJunior Champion: Stranshome Gold Annice-ET, Connor Butler, ChebanseReserve Junior Champion: Erbacres Miss Anali, Nevin Erbsen & Megan Opperman, LanarkBred & Owned Grand Champion: Irwindale Braxton Medusa, Sarah Irwin, BeasonBred & Owned Reserve Grand Champion: Erbacres Atwood Cream Pie, Payton Erbsen, LanarkBred & Owned Junior Champion: Char-La-Don Cappuccino-ET, Oliva Telgmann, StrasburgReserve Bred & Owned Junior Champion: Cleareld Isaak Roll-TW, Lila C. Sloan, Davis

Intermediate Champion - Connor ButlerReserve - Connor Erbsen

Junior Champion - Connor ButlerReserve - Nevin Erbsen & Megan Opperman

Grand Champion - Connor ErbsenReserve - Nathan & Connor Erbsen

Fall 2015

INTERMEDIATE GIRLS SHOWMANSHIP1st Lila Sloan

2nd Dawn Irwin3rd Delana Erbsen

JUNIOR GIRLS SHOWMANSHIP1st Delana Erbsen2nd Kylie Saatho3rd Addison Raber

SENIOR GIRLS SHOWMANSHIP1st Emily Irwin

2nd Sarah Irwin3rd Morgan Olbrich

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP CONTESTJuly 16, 2015 Judge: Chris McCullough, Juda, WI

INTERMEDIATE BOYS SHOWMANSHIP1st Brock Irwin

2nd Patrick Tegeler3rd Robby Koebele

JUNIOR BOYS SHOWMANSHIP1st Jacob Raber

2nd Gage Wendling3rd Nevin Erbsen

SENIOR BOYS SHOWMANSHIP1st Payton Erbsen *Overall Winner*

2nd Brett Woker

SUPERIOR YOUNG DAIRY PRODUCER AWARD e 2015 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) program was held August 22nd at the Illinois State Fair. irty-one 4-H and FFA dairy project members from across Illinois took part in the event. e purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development, career development, and personal growth through increased knowledge of the dairy industry. is three-phase competition emphasizes the youths knowledge of the dairy industry. e top ve overall participants were awarded with a $1,000 scholarship. e 2015 scholarship recipients, in alphabetical order, are: Jared Dickman, Lanark, IL (Carroll County), Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL (Carroll County), Brock Irwin, Belvidere, IL (Boone County), Sadie Ropp, Strawn, IL (Livingston County) and Riley Zettle, Rock City, IL (Stephenson County). e $5,000 in scholarships was sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland, Decatur, IL. Individual plaques, sponsored by Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association and Illinois State Fair, were

awarded to the top 3 in each phase and the top 5 overall winners. e rst phase was a dairy management test relating to dairy nutrition, health, reproduction, milk marketing, and other dairy related information. Top three contestants for this phase were: Jared Dickman, Lanark, IL (Carroll County), Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL (Carroll County) and Brock Irwin, Belvidere, IL (Boone County). e second phase was a three station skill-a-thon on various aspects of the dairy industry. Contestants had to identify dairy feeds, identify, identify parts of the cow, and

identify dairy equipment. e top three contestants in the skill-a-thon were: Sadie Ropp, Strawn, IL (Livingston County), Savannah Ropp, Strawn, IL (Livingston County) and Olivia Telgmann, Strasburg, IL (Shelby County). e third phase of the Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest was a judging contest. e judging phase consisted of animal selection by placing four classes of dairy cows and two classes of heifers. e top three contestants for this phase were: Jared Dickman, Lanark, IL

(Carroll County), Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL (Carroll County) and Olivia Telgmann, Strasburg, IL (Shelby County). is year marked the 20th consecutive year for the Superior Young Dairy Producer Award Program which has provided $100,000 in college scholarships to Illinois dairy youth since its inception. Participants must be current 4-H or FFA dairy project members in Illinois. e program is developed and conducted by Dave Fischer, 4-H Extension Dairy Program Coordinator.

Results provided by Dave Fischer, 4-H Dairy Program Coordinator

Thirty-one Illinois 4-H and FFA dairy project members participated in the 2015 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award program held during the

Illinois State Fair. The top 5 award winners received a $1,000.00 scholarship sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland, Decatur, IL.

(Pictured are L to R): Phil Nelson, IL Director of Agriculture; Riley Zettle; Brock Irwin; Sadie Ropp; Connor Erbsen; Jared Dickman; Dave Fischer,

contest coordinator; and Patrick Buchen, IL State Fair Manager.

Fall 2015

2-Year-Old Futurity (15)1. Schaune G W Atwood Bravo, Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville2. Blu-Ridge Goldwyn Jet-ET, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith 3. Irwindale Braxton Medusa, Sarah Irwin, Beason4. Carters-Corner Fever Pen-ET, Moriah Goggin, Greenville5. Schaune G W Atwood Lala, Lydia Davis, Greenville6. Blu-Ridge Dundee Danica, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith7. Schaune Bradnick Bermuda, Zachary Paul, Worden8. Miss Apple Snapple-Red-ET, Connor Erbsen, Lanark9. Lindale Windbrook Mercy, Dale & Linda Drendel, Hampshire10. Gahms Destry Adalynn, Patrick J. Tegeler, Engham11. Irwindale Atwood Monique-ET, Todd Irwin, Beason12. Blu-Ridge Dundee Janae, Kelly OConnor, Arrowsmith13. Les-Mar-Acres GC Gabbana, Paige Lyford, Roscoe14. Erbacres Atw Snickerdoodle, Payton & Delana Erbsen, Lanark15. Carters-Corner Wbrook Paige, Moriah Goggin, Greenville

ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN FUTURITY July 17, 2015 Judge: Pat Conroy, Angola, IN

5-Year-Old Futurity (4)1. Blu-Ridge Bones Dolce, Sarah Butler, Arrowsmith2. Schaune Million Justice, Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville3. Erbacres Goldwyn Cotton, Kevin Erbsen, Lanark4. Char-La-Don Sanchez Crayon, Jessica Telgmann, Strasburg

ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN DUTCHESS CONTEST2015/2016 Illinois Holstein Dutchess

Bailey HartBelvidere

2015/2016 Alternate Dutchess

Katie CarlsonKirkland

2015/2016 Little Miss Holstein

Samantha HeinzmannCarlyle

Retiring Illinois Holstein Dutchess

Emily IrwinBelvidere

Fall 2015

Heart of Illinois District Show Grand Champions

Heart of Illinois Junior Girls Showmanship3rd Ashlyn Kratochvil, 2nd Rosalee Zehr, 1st Addison Raber

Heart of Illinois Junior Boys Showmanship1st Wyatt Zehr, 2nd Jacob Raber, 3rd Jacob Bressner

NORTHWEST Date & Location: June 30, Freeport, IL Judge: Rick Thompson, Darlington, WI Junior Champion: Mil-R-Mor Raider Reydessa,

Mil-R-Mor, Orangeville Reserve Junior Champion: Erbacres Liberty Bell,

Payton Erbsen, Lanark Intermediate Champion & Champion Bred &

Owned: Stees Fever Joy, Darcy Stees, Elizabeth Grand & Senior Champion: O-C-E-C Toystory

Fenway-ET, Lila Sloan, Davis Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion:

RJR Aftershock Destiny-ET, Darcy Stees, Elizabeth

Junior Girls Showmanship: Delana Erbsen Junior Boys Showmanship: Nevin Erbsen Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Kaylen Miller Int. Boys Showmanship: Jared Dickman Senior Boys Showmanship: Payton Erbsen

ILLINOIS DISTRICT SHOWSGATEWAY

Date & Location: July 7, Highland, IL Judge: David Ruppert, Nokomis, IL Number Shown: 49 Junior Champion - Open: B-J-Grove McQueen

Rainbow, B-J-Grove, Mulberry Grove Reserve Junior Champion - Open & Junior

Champion - Junior: Stranshome Dundee Anna, Moriah Goggin, Greenville

Reserve Junior Champion - Junior: Carters-Corner Wbrook Reese, Moriah Goggin, Greenville

Grand & Senior Champion - Open: Rolling-Lawns Atlantic Believe, Rolling-Lawns, Greenville

Reserve Grand & Intermediate Champion - Open: Rolling-Lawns Atwood Julia, Rolling-Lawns, Greenville

Reserve Senior Champion - Open: Schaune Million Justice, Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville

Reserve Intermediate Champion - Open: Schaune Atwood Lala, Amy Schaufelberger, Greenville

Grand & Senior Champion - Junior Show: Willolea-CW Advent Mia-Red-ET, Austin Featherston, Greenville

Reserve Grand & Reserve Senior Champion - Junior: Ms B-J-Grove Sid Lipstick, Zachary Paul, Worden

Intermediate Champion - Junior: Carters-Corner Fever Pen, Moriah Goggin, Greenville

Reserve Intermediate Champion - Junior: Carters-Corner Wind Paige, Moriah Goggin, Greenville

HEART OF ILLINOIS Date & Location: June 19, Pontiac, IL Judge: Brett Woker, Greenville, IL Number Shown: 32 Junior & Grand Champion: Bri-Mel Sid Allie,

Blake Meyer, Manteno Reserve Junior & Reserve Grand Champion:

Zehrview Absolute Hi-Time-Red, Rosalee Zehr, Graymont

Junior Girls Showmanship: Addison Raber, Gridley

Junior Boys Showmanship: Wyatt Zehr, Graymont

Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Dawn Irwin, Beason

Senior Girls Showmanship: Sarah Irwin, Beason Senior Boys Showmanship: Todd Irwin, Beason

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EFFINGHAM Date & Location: June 27, Newton, IL Judge: Clint Harre, Nashville, IL Number shown: 61 Premier Breeder: K-J Holsteins, Altamont Premier Breeder & Exhibitor (tie): K-J Holsteins,

Altamont & Koebele Holsteins, Teutopolis Junior Champion - Open & Junior: Ludwigs-DG

Acme Evolution, Robby Koebele, Teutopolis Reserve Junior Champion - Open & Junior:

Dream-Prairie Ashock Lola, Robby Koebele, Teutopolis

Grand Champion - Open: Blue-Gene Goldwyn Goldie-ET, Mitch Koebele, Teutopolis

Reserve Grand Champion - Open & Grand Champion - Junior: B-J-Grove Windbrook Kinky, Mason Cielak, Chicago

Reserve Grand Champion - Junior: Will-Can-Do Pontiac Poppy, Jason Will, Teutopolis

Junior Girls Showmanship: Alexis VanDyk, Casey

Junior Boys Showmanship: Mason Cielak, Chicago

Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Renee Probst, Wheeler

Intermediate Boys Showmanship: Patrick Tegeler, Engham

Senior Girls Showmanship: Macy Probst, Wheeler

Engham District Show Grand Champions

Fall 2015

Junior Champioin: Oeh-My Dickey Eden, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, ILReserve Junior & Land of Lincoln Junior Champion: Six-Illini Bro Ante-Up, Caitlin & Blake Meyer, Manteno, ILReserve Land of Lincoln Junior Champion: Zehrview Lassiden Delightful, Rosalee Zehr, Graymont, ILIntermediate, Land of Lincoln Intermediate & Reserve Land of Lincoln Grand Champion: Lindale Gold Chip Dani, Je Drendel & Gary McCarthy, Hampshire, ILReserve Intermediate Champion: Arethusa Sid Tess, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, ILLand of Lincoln Reserve Intermediate Champion: Schaune Giv Atwood Lala, Schaune Farms, Greenville, ILGrand, Senior & Land of Lincoln Champion: Team Durham Morgan-ET, Team Holsteins, Hampshire, IL Reserve Grand and Reserve Senior Champion: Rock Home Goldwyn Allana, Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr & Je Koster, Graymont, IL Reserve Land of Lincoln Senior Champion: Blu-Ridge Bones Dolce, Blu-Ridge Farm, Arrowsmith, IL

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR OPEN SHOW August 21, 2015 Springfield, IL Judge: Molly Sloan, Columbus, WI

Spring Calf (12)1. Holbric Dickey Analee-ET, Morgan

Olbrich, Harvard, IL 2. Zehr-JMK Damion Amarillo, Rosalee &

Wyatt Zehr & Je Koster, Graymont, IL 3. Zehrview Ability Dixie, Wyatt Zehr,

Graymont, IL

Winter Calf (21)1. Six-Illini Bro Ante-Up, Caitlin & Blake

Meyer, Manteno, IL 2. Cross-Wake More Annalyse-ET, Holly

Wakeley, Rockford, IL 3. Zehrview Revolver Sport, Wyatt Zehr,

Graymont, IL

Fall Calf (14)1. Carters-Corner Wbrook Reese, Tyler

Carter, Greenville, IL 2. BJ Grove Farve Jackie, B-J-Grove

Holsteins, Mulberry Grove, IL 3. Comestar Camely Goldwyn, Cailtlin &

Blake Meyer & Avery Eaton, Manteno, IL

Summer Yearling (10)1. Zehrview Lassiden Delightful, Roaslee

Zehr, Graymont, IL 2. B-J-Grove McQueen Rainbow, B-J-Grove

Holsteins, Mulberry Grove, IL 3. OCD Atwood Sophia-ET, Dylan Reed,

Vandalia, IL

Spring Yearling (12)1. Oeh-My Dickey Eden, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda, IL 2. Stranshome Dundee Anna, Tyler Carter,

Greenville, IL 3. Q-Cove-W-JK-C Atwood Fianna, Wyatt

Zehr, Graymont, IL

Winter Yearling (3)1. Rolling Lawns Balti Bolero, Rolling Lawns

Farm, Greenville, IL 2. Zehrview Absolute Hi Time-RED, Rosalee

Zehr, Graymont, IL 3. Net-A-Way Raimund Pharah, Eric &

Cynthia Netemeyer, Okawville, IL

Fall Yearling (5)1. Precious GoldChip Bonita, Precious

Holsteins, Mulberry Grove, IL 2. B-J-Grove G-Chip Reilynn, B-J-Grove

Holsteins, Mulberry Grove, IL 3. Butlerview GC Wisdom-ET, Dylan Reed,

Vandalia, IL

Junior 2-Year-Old (5)1. Arethusa Sid Tess, Golden Oaks Farm,

Wauconda, IL 2. WR Zehr EV Chaos Chilli, Roaslee Zehr,

Graymont, IL 3. Holbric Limocar Analis, Adam & Morgan

Olbrich, Harvard, IL

Senior 2-Year-Old (15)1. Schaune GW Atwood Lala, Schaune

Farms, Greenville, IL 2. Blu-Ridge Goldwyn Jet-ET, Blu Ridge

Farm, Arrowsmith, IL 3. Bu-Ridge Dundee Danica, Blu-Ridge

Farm, Arrowsmith, IL

Junior 3-Year-Old (8)1. Lindale Gold Chip Dani, Je Drendel &

Gary McCarthy, Hampshire, IL 2. Golden Oaks Black Chanel-ET, Golden

Oaks, Wauconda, IL 3. Sooner Gold Chip Licorice, Erdman Dairy,

Chenoa, IL

Senior 3-Year-Old (11)1. Jacobs Atwood Betsy-ET, Golden Oaks

Farm, Wauconda, IL 2. Lylehaven Demp Gina, Erdman Dairy,

Chenoa, IL 3. Irwindale Lauthority Ricki, Todd Irwin,

Beason, IL

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Reserve Junior Champion & Land of Lincoln Junior ChampionSix-Illini Bro Ante-Up, Caitlin & Blake Meyer

Junior Champion - Oeh-My Dickey Eden, Golden Oaks Farm

Grand Champion, Senior Champion & Land of Lincoln ChampionTeam Durham Morgan-ET, Team Holsteins

Reserve Grand Champion & Reserve Senior ChampionRock Home Goldwyn Allana, Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr & Je Koster

Fall 2015

ILLINOIS STATE FAIR JUNIOR SHOWAugust 19, 2015 Springfield, IL Judge: Brian Kelroy, Fond du Lac, WI

Spring Heifer Calf (6)1. Holbric Dickey Analee, Morgan Olbrich,

Harvard, IL2. Zehrview Acme Gabby, Rosalee Zehr,

Graymont, IL3. Zehrview Ability Dixie, Wyatt Zehr,

Graymont, IL

Winter Heifer Calf (11)1. Zehrview Attic Rapport, Rosalee Zehr,

Graymont, IL2. Gueldener McCutchen Bling, Zachary

Paul, Worden, IL3. Zehrview Revolver Sport, Wyatt Zehr,

Graymont, IL

Fall Heifer Calf (13)1. Zehrview Peaches Cream, Rosalee Zehr,

Graymont, IL2. Luck-E Atwood Ms Kipper, Dalton Engel,

Galesburg, IL3. Luck-E Malone Bamboo, Makanna Sabin,

Walnut, IL

Summer Yearling Heifer (6)1. Zehrview Lassiden Delightful, Rosalee

Zehr, Graymont, IL

2. R-Way Goldsun Betsy, Shae Ruppert, Heyworth, IL

3. Holbric Dickey Apple Pie, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, IL

Spring Yearling Heifer (5)1. Holbric Little Dickey, Adam Olbrich,

Harvard, IL2. Q-Cove-W-JK-C Atwood Fianna, Wyatt

Zehr, Graymont, IL3. B-J-Grove Atwood Buttery, Zachary

Paul, Worden

Winter Yearling Heifer (5)1. Zehrview Absolute Hi Time-Red, Rosalee

Zehr, Graymont, IL2. Luck-E Buston Kikstrt, Katelyn Engel,

Galesburg, IL3. Zehrview Attic Mattie, Rosalee Zehr,

Graymont, IL

Fall Yearling Heifer (1)1. R-Way Aftershock Alanis, Shae Ruppert,

Heyworth, IL

2-Year-Old Cow (7)1. Irwindale Braxton Medusa, Sarah Irwin,

Beason, IL2. Zehrview Goldsun Girlfriend, Evan

Young, Streator, IL3. Dill View Atlantic Dede, Shelby Rose,

Tremont, IL

3-Year-Old Cow (4)1. Heinz-Hope AS Cupcake, Olivia Telgmann,

Strasburg, IL2. Whitehead Baltimore Lingo, Olivia

Telgmann, Strasburg, IL3. Schluter Sanchez Heidi-ET, Jordan

Thorman, Macomb, IL

4-Year-Old Cow & Over (5)1. Miss-Long-Green Alexsue, Macy

Wendling, Altamont2. Mil-R-Mor Atwood Fave, Austin

Featherston, Chatham, IL3. Probstland Sugar, Renee Probst, Wheeler,

IL

Thank you to Tricia Kilburn-Zehr for taking photos at Illinois

State Fair for the Herald!

Reserve Junior Champion - Holbric Dickey Analee, Morgan & Adam OlbrichJunior Champion - Zehrview Lassiter Delighted, Rosalee & Wyatt Zehr

Reserve Grand Champion - Irwindale Braxton Medusa, Sarah IrwinGrand Champion - Heinz-Hope AS Cupcake, Olivia Telgmann

continued from page 144-Year-Old (11)1. Rock Home Goldwyn Allana, Rosalee &

Wyatt Zehr & Je Koster, Graymont, IL 2. Farnear TBR American Red-ET, Telgmann

Dairy, Strasburg, IL 3. Go-Sho Miss Independent-ET, Tessa &

Stella Schmocker, Whitewater, WI

5-Year-Old (9)1. Blu-Rdige Bones Dolce, Blu-Ridge

Farm. Arrowsmith, IL

2. Holbric Destry Analiese, Morgan Olbrich, Harvard, IL

3. Lochdale Shaquille Missy-Red, Golden Oaks Farm, Wauconda, IL

Aged Cow (5)1. Swanee Acres SD Jolly-Red, Jason

Swanson, Capron, IL 2. Kagwick Durham Suzy, Lindale Holsteins,

Hampshire, IL 3. Ludwigs-DG Goldwyn Ella-ET, Tony

Netemeyer, Graymont, IL

125,000-Lbs. Cow (5)1. Team Durham Morgan-ET, Team

Holsteins, Hampshire, IL 2. Holbric Adventure-Red, Adam & Morgan

Olbrich, Harvard, IL 3. Luck-E-JK Dundee Teaser-ET, Blu-Ridge

Farm, Arrowsmith, IL

Fall 2015

ILLINOIS STATE HOLSTEIN PICNIC September 13, 2015 Mulberry Grove, IL Hosted by B-J-Grove Holsteins

DAIRY JUDGING GOLF OUTINGJune 5, 2015 Savoy, IL

e 12th Illini Dairy Judging Team golf outing was held on June 5th at the University of Illinois Orange Course in Savoy. e event provided a way for University of Illinois alumnae and friends to get together and raise necessary funds for dairy judging team expenses, award scholarships to future Dairy Judging team members, and swap stories of the past. Twenty three teams completed the better ball scramble on a warm day in central Illinois. Midwest Dairy Association and the outing pro-vided prizes. Je Butler (Butlerview Farm) sponsored the noon lunch

and George Kasbergen (Stone Ridge Dairy) sponsored the BBQ. Indi-viduals and organizations also provided twenty-eight hole sponsors. Sev-eral Animal Sciences faculty participated in the outing (competing in the scramble or assisting in the outing). e winner of the better ball scramble rst ight was the Erdman team. e winners of the 2nd and 3rd ights were Matt Heisner and Jeremy Huelsmann teams, respectively. e big winner was Chelsea Jean, receiving the $1000 Doug Geppert scholarship as a result of the out-ings. is years University of Illinois Dairy Judging outing raised over $13,000 to support judging team activities. e Cardinal/Cub tickets donated by Mike Turley were the big ticket item at the auction and were purchased by Edgar Busboom. Together, this auction and the silent auction grossed approximately $840. Mother Nature cooperated, and following the outing, approximately 140 individuals attended the pork chop BBQ prepared by Andy Buhr (Giord State Bank) and Edgar and Kay Busboom and swapped stories with old friends. Committee members Steve Laesch, Jason and Tammy Oertal, Chris Kiem, Dan Hornickel, Gene McCoy, and HiDee Ekstrom would like to thank everyone for participating in this years outing. Mark your calendar as plans are underway for next years event planned for June 3, 2016. Watch for further details!

e 2015 Illinois State Holstein Picnic was held on September 13th at B-J-Grove Holsteins in Mulberry Grove. ere were over 225 mem-bers and guests present. Attendees enjoyed the beautiful weather and kind hospitality of the Clanton families.

A huge thank you to the Clan-ton families for hosting this years picnic! We appreciate all of the hard work that you put into everything. Also, thank you to Amy Ruppert for providing the photos from the State Picnic for the Herald!


Dear Holstein Breeders,

The Holstein Association USA board of directors last met at the 130th Annual meeting in St. Charles, Ill. For those who attended that convention, I think you would all agree that Illinois did a marvelous job hosting the annual gathering. Since that time, it has been largely business as usual for the Association. Our next board meeting is slated for Fresno, Calif., in November.

Through July, Holstein Complete continues to show growth compared to the same time last year. There were 23,288 additional cows enrolled in the all-encompassing program to bring the total to 311,659 cows in 1,852 herds. Those herd totals were up as well over last year. Following a similar pattern, there were 30,804 additional cows in Tri-Star Premier bringing Holstein cows on the top plan to 360,764. Registrations also were four percent of pace with 218,790 animals registered.

FROM THE NATIONAL BOARD_____________

On the flip side, herd classifications and the SET program was slightly off last years trajectory, down 6 and 1 percent respectively. Transfers were down as well.

For those who will be headed to Madison, Wis., for World Dairy Expo, you might want to arrive early for the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) industry meeting. It will take place on Tuesday, September 29 from 8:30 to 3:30 at the Madison Marriott West Hotel in

Middleton, Wis. During the once-a-year, open-to-the public meeting, the service bureau for U.S. genetic evaluations will give updates on dairy cattle breeding research and its business activities. Specific topics will include: Sire procurement after genomics Importance of enhancing phenotypes in

the genomic era Genomics and breed composition Using genomics as a management tool.

It is our pleasure to represent you on the national Holstein board. If you have questions or concerns, wed appreciate hearing from you. We also congratulate Boyd Schaufelberger, a fellow Midwesterner, on being elected Vice-President.

Your National Directors, Paul Buhr Dale Drendel Corey Geiger Mark Kerndt

Fall 2015

PROBSTLAND DAIRYJoe & Inis Probst

Toby, Margie, Holly, Katie, Marcus, Macy & ReneePhil, Angie, Megan, Lauren, Austin & Dalton

2817 E 1600th Ave, Wheeler, IL

217-925-5300

815.821.3789 Dan815.821.3344 Kyle

815.563.4511 Home

Dan & Amber, Lance & Cynthia, Kyle and Brent

1099 E. Angle RoadDakota, IL 61018

Po-Cop Holsteins Warren & Gail Pollard Brent, Carrie & Ainsley 815-963-6156 815-621-8087-Brent cell 815-757-9201-Carrie cell 3088 Centerville Road Rockford, IL 61102

[email protected]

Nelson & Bonnie Heinzmann 618.226.2578

Aaron, Jenn, Lane, Brady & Samantha 618.781.7994


BOARD ATTENDANCE ________Name District 12/5/14 2/5/15 5/29/15

Roger Bauman LL A A A*Dale Drendel HAUSA P P PHoward Dust EF E P AHarvey Harpstrite CL A A PJoann Hartman SO P P PNorbert Hasheider SO P E EAaron Heinzmann CL A P PEthan Heinzmann ML P A ERay Hess TR P P ASteve Irwin HT P P PKasey Klein LL E E PRoger Koehn TR E P PGlen Meier NW E P EJohn Mitchell BW P P PChristy OConnor HT E P E*Jason Oertel VicePres P P P* Brian Olbrich Pres P P PToby Probst EF P A ERon Schaufelberger GW P P PHerb Schmiedeskamp MS P P AEd Smith ML P P EJe Thorman MS P P ACarol Timmerman NW E A PJennifer Wakeley BW A A A* Kevin Wendling PastPres P P P

* Denotes ocer/past president/National board member

e Illinois Holstein Association Board of Directors was called to order at 12:55 p.m. on May 29, 2015 by President Brian Olbrich. ree sta, 2 guests, and 13 board members were present in a conference room at the IAA Building in Bloomington, Illinois. Roll was called by Secretary Tina Yagow and the directors were given a few minutes to read the typed minutes of the January meeting. Dale Drendel moved to approve the minutes, Aaron Heinzmann seconded, and the motion passed. Treasurers Report was given by Carol Jones and a motion to approve the report was made by Harvey Harpstrite, seconded by Joann Hartman and the motion carried. Holstein USA Report was given by Dale Drendel. Dale told us Holstein Complete herds have increased by 7%. Performance products and identications have also increased. Holstein USA still looking for Field Representatives and have some new sta. e PDCA Calf Sale Report showed $58,850 for 29 head of Holsteins. June 5th is the Golf Outing at the U of I to help raise money for the Judging team and oer scholarships. Letters will be mailed to delegates and alternates endorsing Boyd Schaufelberger for Vice President of Holstein USA by State Secretary, Tina Yagow. Membership forms went out later than usual,

but are being returned at a steady pace and State Secretary Tina Yagow will send out a reminder in early June. In the past few years, we have held steady at just over 200 Junior members and around 500 Senior members. Members must pay dues by August 1st for their local club to get their portion of the dues payment. e 2015 State Show will be July 16 & 17 in Lincoln. Pat Conroy is judging the Open Show and Chris McCullough is judging the Junior Show. e 2015 State Picnic will be Sunday, September 13 at B-J Grove Holsteins (Clantons), Mulberry Grove 2015 State Sale will be October 24 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere with a Board meeting the day before. Jason Swanson is the chairman and Eddie Bue is the co-chair for this year who will take over for next year. 2015 State Convention will be December 2&3 at the Parke Regency Hotel on the east side of Bloomington with a Futures Sale led by Larry Kleiner the afternoon of Dec. 2nd. Youth Committee Report by John Mitchell about 15 Juniors will be team members at National Convention and there will be other juniors volunteering to work. e annual meeting to elect ocers will be at State Show. ey are looking at forming an advisory committee of a couple senior members and

the junior ocers to keep meetings more ecient and organized. e Bylaws also need to be reviewed and revised as they are outdated. Juniors Connor Erbsen and Brock Irwin will be recognized at National Convention. Publications Report by Stephanie Stout - the Spring Herald had 14 advertisers. e Summer Herald was sent to print a few days ago and should arrive in homes soon. ere were 30 advertisers in the Summer issue. e Fall deadline is September 5th. Stephanie is learning the DreamWeaver program to update the website. 2015 National Convention report Dale Drendel told us registrations are still coming in. Some of the tours are lling up. Over $150,000 has been raised and the Association is grateful to the clubs and individual members who have donated small and large amounts. e Trade Show has more than 25 booths reserved. A motion to adjourn was made by Joann Hartmann, seconded by Kasey Klein and the meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Tina Yagow, Secretary

BOARD MEETING MINUTES May 29, 2015 - Bloomington, IL

e State 4-H Dairy Judging contest was held on August 22 at the Illinois State Fair with 51 4-H members participating. We had 34 in the Senior division and 17 in the Junior division. e 4-Hers judged 6 classes of dairy cattle; 4 cow classes and two heifer classes. e Top 15 participants in the Senior division is based on the combination of their placing score and their oral reason scores. e Top 9 par-ticipants in the Junior Division is based on their placing score only.

4-H DAIRY JUDGING CONTEST

SENIOR DIVISION TOP 15

1. Brock Irwin 367 Boone2. Olivia Telgmann 365 Shelby3. Connor Erbsen 362 Carroll4. Kaylen Miller 362 Stephenson5. T.J. Wingert 361 Stephenson6. Jared Dickman 355 Stephenson7. Alex Walden 351 Shelby8. Bria Koester 350 Stephenson9. Riley Zettle 350 Stephenson10. Sadie Ropp 348 Livingston11. Kaitlyn Johnsen 346 Kane12. Amanda Ruhl 341 Knox13. Alison Ruhl 332 Knox14. Andrea Willing 329 Stephenson15. Elizabeth Koester 324 Randolph

JUNIOR DIVISION TOP 9

1. Tyler Bohnert 275 Rock Island2. Shana Lueking 260 Clinton3. Briley Lenkaitis 257 Saline4. Drew Lueking 249 Clinton5. Zachary Paul 246 Madison6. Ashley Hartman 245 Monroe7. Brianna Paul 240 Madison8. Payton Erbsen 239 Carroll9. Addison Raber 237 Livingston

Congratulations to our Illinois 4-H Dairy Judging participants!


Schedule of Events

Tuesday, December 1 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Registration and Silent Auction beneting IJHA 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hospitality room open

Wednesday, December 2 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast (included with room rate) 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Registration open and Silent Auction beneting IJHA 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mens Program - Hawthorne Room

Round Table Discussion 10:00 a.m. Womens Program Tour of the David Davis Mansion - Lunch at the Ewing Mansion 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mens Luncheon 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Illinois Futures Sale - Hawthorne Room 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Convention Banquet and closing of Silent Auction beneting IJHA Distinguished Service, Junior Breeder and Senior Breeder Awards announced 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Hospitality room open

Thursday, December 3 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Complimentary Breakfast (included with room rate) 9:00 a.m. Annual Meeting Board Re-Organizational Meeting to follow--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2015 SENIOR HOLSTEIN CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center 1413 Leslie Dr. Bloomington, IL 61704

Rooms are $109.00 plus tax. After November 1st room rate will be $129.00 plus tax.For reservations call: 309-662-4300, be sure to mention Illinois Holstein Association for the reduced rate.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________________

MEAL TICKETS Early Registration Cost Late Cost (after Nov. 1st) Total Number of Tickets

Wednesday Lunch - Womens Program $20 $30 ____________

Wednesday Lunch - Mens Program $20 $30 ____________

Thursday Banquet $30 $40 ____________ Choice #1 ______ Boneless Breast of Chicken stued with Boursin, Mozzarella Cheeses & Sun Dried Tomatoes Choice #2 ______ Char-Grilled Pork Medallions glazed with Apple & Sherry Sauce

Total Enclosed ____________

Registration Forms must be received by November 1st, 2015Mail Registration Forms to: Lynn & Mona Zehr, P.O. Box 146, Graymont, IL 61743

Email: [email protected] Make Checks Payable to: Heart of Illinois Holstein Club

Senior Holstein Convention RegistrationDecember 1-3, 2015

Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704 309-662-4300

Hosted by the Heart of Illinois Holstein Club Co-Chairs: Carol Jones & Tricia Kilburn-Zehr

Fall 2015

JUNIOR REPORTERS MESSAGEHello Juniors! As the summer comes to a close and the fall is upon us, Id like to say congratulations to all the summer show champions. A huge congrat-ulations goes out to the Junior and Senior Dairy Bowl teams that were Champions at the National Convention. Illinois Juniors were well represented this year in all the contests, in our home state! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped throughout the whole week: we couldnt have had a successful convention without you! Dairy Bowlers, lets start studying for next year, where the National Holstein Convention is in New York! I hope everyone has a great fall harvest, and good luck to those showing at the fall shows!

Brock Irwin

EDITORS MESSAGE Regardless of how

many cows we have, how old we are or what state we live in, our love for the Holstein cow is a strong bond that ties us all together. There were so many highlights from the convention, but one of my favorites is that no matter who you walked up to, you already had something in common and something to talk about. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves at the National Holstein Convention this year and you were able to leave with a few new Holstein friends!

Congratulations to our Illinois Juniors on your tremendous success and congratulations to Boyd Schaufelberger on being selected as the new Holstein Association USA Vice-President! Also, thank you to everyone that helped make this an event to remember for years to come!

Wishing you a safe harvest!

Stephanie Stout608.732.2757

[email protected]

JUNIOR JOURNEYS SUMMER MEETING MINUTES On July 15, 2015, the Annual Illinois Junior Holstein Association Summer Meeting was held after the conclusion of the Illinois Holstein Dutchess Contest. President Emily Irwin called the meeting to order. The first order of businesswas to approvethe March 2015 minutes that were printed in the Spring Illinois Holstein Herald. Katie Carlson moved to approve the minutes as printed in the Herald and Bailey Hart seconded. Next everyone was given a copy of the Treasurers Report to look over and approve. Morgan Olbrich moved to approve the Treasurers Report and Payton Erbsen seconded. Followingthis,theofficersandadvisorsgavereports. Reporter Bailey Hart reported on the scrapbooks at National Holstein Convention. Vice President Dylan Reed reported on the Illinois Championship Junior Show the next day.AndfinallyJohnMitchellgaveanAdvisorsReport congratulating everyone on the hard work that was put in at the National Holstein Convention as well as the Junior and Senior Quiz Bowl teams who are National Champions. Next we discussed old business. A few IJHA members spoke about some fun aspects to National Convention as well as how well we did as a state this year both in competition and hosting. We followed old business with new business. Brian Olbrich, the President of IHA, gave a

report. IHA proposed to reorganize IJHA to haveofficersplus3advisors,eachhavea3yearterm so 1 advisor goes off each year and add a new advisor each year. We plan to have executive committee meetings prior to regular Spring and Summer business meetings. Connor Erbsen moved to approve the change to IJHA, Morgan Olbrich seconded. Wewentontotheelectionof officers.EmilyIrwin opened the floor for nominations. Theofficers for the 2015-2016 term is as follows:President- Emily Irwin, Vice President- Connor Erbsen, Secretary- Bailey Hart, Treasurer- Payton Erbsen and Reporter- Brock Irwin. Bailey Hart then moved that Glen Meier, John Mitchell, and Payton Erbsen are the signatories on the treasurers account. Then the group proposed judges for State Show 2016. The judges that Connor will contact and report on at the next meeting are as follows: Chris Lahmers, Perry Phend, Brian Behnke, Chad Ryan and Lynn Harbaugh. Brock Irwin then moved to adjourn the meeting and Bailey Hart seconded. Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Bailey Hart IJHA Secretary

2015 - 2016OFFICERS & ADVISOR TEAM

President: Emily IrwinVice President: Connor Erbsen

Secretary: Bailey HartTreasurer: Payton Erbsen

Reporter: Brock IrwinAdult Advisor: Glen Meier

Phone: 815-235-7596 / 815-233-2407Adult Advisor: John Mitchell

Phone: 815-703-5614Make sure to check the Illinois Holstein

website www.illinoisholsteins.com and Facebook pages for up-to-date information on all Junior activities!

National Convention Results...

Winning Junior Dairy Bowl TeamConnor Erbsen, Lane Heinzmann, Jared Dickman & Emma Carlson

Winning Senior Dairy Bowl TeamDylan Reed, Emily Irwin,

Ryan Sheehan & Sarah Duncan

Dairy Bowl CoachesJohn Mitchell, Glen & Becky Meier

Prepared Public SpeakingBrock Irwin - 2nd Intermediate

Scrapbook Awards2nd Scrapbook

5th Digital Scrapbook

National Young DistinguishedJunior Member Finalists

Connor Erbsen & Brock Irwin

Congratulations Illinois Juniorson your National Awards and

THANK YOU for all of your help with the 2015 National Convention!

Fall 2015

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