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Farm NewsThis month we would like to talk about our Robotic Milkers. This year, was a turning point; being that it’s been three years, things have become more smooth. Older cows have adjust-ed well taking only a day for them to hit the robots after freshening. Heifers usually take a bit longer between 7-10 days to go in regularly on their own. Currently, cows have a Rolling herd average of 33,000, milking 3.3 times a day. A herd favorite an Observer gave over 200 pounds of milk for two weeks straight. We give credit to all cows being comfortable, high quality corn silage, haylage, and consistency with robots.

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Wishing You the Best in 2016!~The Westendorps

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Melissa Hart, Editor

Michigan Dairy Cattle News

Michigan Dairy Cattle NewsEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Michigan Holstein Association

Michigan Jersey Cattle Club

Holstein Association USA

Michigan Dairy Cattle News

the official publication of the Michigan

table of contentsNotes from the Field ................................................. 6

MJCC Honors the Distinguished .............................. 8

From The Jersey Desk ............................................. 8

Michigan Jersey Membership Directory ................... 10-11

A Few Grade Heifers to Master Breeder .................. 12

Holstein President’s Pen .......................................... 14

Michigan Holstein Membership Directory ................. 16-21

Michigan Junior Holstein Membership Directory ...... 22

Michigan Junior Holstein News ................................ 23

Distinguished Young Breeder .................................. 24

Glance Back in Time................................................. 26

Memoriam .................................................................28

Sale Reports .............................................................29

Calendar of Events ................................................... 30

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table of contentsNotes from the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62016 MHA Annual Meeting Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6A Glance Back at District VII Historical Sales . . . . . . . . . . 7MJCC Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8From The Jersey Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9I Remember When...by Blanche Piepkow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Junior Jottings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13District Holstein Meeting Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Michigan Dairy Youth Shine at Nationals. . . . . . . . . . .14-15A Look Back at 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Holstein President’s Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Caught on Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182016 MHA Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192016 MJCC Annual Meeting Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . 22One More Thing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292016 Advertising Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292016 Advertising Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Volume 1 • Issue 4Winter 2015

The Michigan Dairy Cattle News isthe official publication of the MichiganHolstein-Friesian Association, Inc. andthe Michigan Jersey Cattle Club.

Melissa Hart, EditorCell: 517-398-1957email: [email protected] Holcomb Rd., North Adams, MI 49262Jackie Bickel, Advertising Designeremail:[email protected] Dairy Cattle News401 Harvest Trail, Midothian, TX 76065Ph: [email protected] 4 times per year

Michigan Dairy Cattle NewsEXECUTIVE COMMITTEETim Baker, Byron Center 616-813-6745Brent Moyer, Caro 989-553-4333Ike Hunt, Elsie 989-862-4864Sherry Meyer, Byron Center 616-490-2873Shaun Hyde, Morley 989-287-2660Suzanne Tuttila, 517-490-7736

Michigan Holstein AssociationSherry Meyer, President7692 Kalamazoo SE, Byron Center, MI 49315Ike Hunt, Vice President6386 N. Meridian Rd., Elsie, MI 48831Suzanne Tuttila, Executive Secretary401 Harvest Trail, Midothian, TX 76065Ph: [email protected]

Michigan Jersey Cattle ClubSusan Green, President 989-862-5507Brent Moyer, Vice President 989-553-4333Jeff Michalek, Secretary 517-625-3477Sadie Green, Treasurer 989-862-5507

Holstein Association USAPhone: 1-800-952-52001 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05302Michigan and Indiana RepresentativeMax Dunseth278 South Sprague, Coldwater, MI 49036517-278-3030 Cell: 269-251-0232Michigan Upper Peninsula RepresentativeMandi RamsburgDe Pere, WI • [email protected]

The Michigan Dairy Cattle News, the Michigan Holstein Associationor their staff assume no liability for errors, omissions, contentor for the effectiveness of advertising and cannot be heldresponsible for the timeliness of sale advertising that is scheduledless than thirty days ahead of the press date. Indexes areprovided as an additional service. Publisher assumes no liabilityfor errors or omissions. Subscription rate is $15.00 / year.

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Notes From The Field

s the 2015 year comes to an end, we take a look backandreflectonthetrialsandtriumphsofthe past year. We begin looking forward to our goals and new beginnings of the New Year that is upon us.

Holstein USA Inc. would like to take the time to thank all of you producers for a supportive year. Your loyalty and support is very much appreciated by all of us. We are still continuing to conquer our goal of 400,000 registrations by the end of the year. If you are in need of assistance please contact your Regional Representative and we will be happy to help you in anyway. We would like to provide you the best service possible and to make your lives easier in this busy time of year. Enjoy your Christmas holiday, cherish the memories with your family and loved ones, and thank you forprovidingSantawithhisofficialbeverage!Iwouldliketopersonally wish you all a wonderful Christmas Season, and Max and I look forward to seeing you in the Year 2016.

MerryChristmas!

Max Dunseth: Cell 269-251-0232 Mandi Ramsburg: Cell 920-530-5023 Upper Peninsula, MI Regional Sales Representatives HAUSA

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Districts iV anD VThursday, January 22, 2015 - 11:30 AM

Family Restaurant in Byron Center

District ViThursday, January 22, 2015 - 6:30 PM

St. Johns / Owosso area (location to be announced)

District iFriday, January 23, 2015 – NoonCharmont Restaurant in Cass City

District ViiSaturday, January 25, 2015 - 11:00 AM

The Cadillac Grill at Eldorado (7839 E 46 ½ Rd, Cadillac, MI 49601)

Districts 2 & 3 are not having their own meeting but members in those districts are encouraged to attend any district meeting they choose.

Michigan Holstein Association • Phone: 517-490-7736

Make Plans to Join Us!!!!District Holstein Meetings

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Bavarian Inn LodgeFrankenmuth, Michigan

2015 Annual Meeting

FridayFebruary 6, 2015

3:00 p.m.

CALL TO MEETINgMichigan Holstein

Association

Ray Nebel, Vice President of Technical

Programs at Select Sires, will be the speaker and he will be discussing: Health and Activity

Monitoring.

2016 Annual MeetingFriday

February 5, 20163:30 PM

Soaring Eagle Casino and ResortMt. Pleasant, Michigan

hefirst“TopofMichigan”Salewasheld Oct. 17, 1972 in Marion with very stringentrulesforselection.Sixty-fiveheadweresold, all greater than breed average for milk/fat. Glen Casey had recently purchased the Marion Sale Barn and was promoting the area as the “DairyCenterofMichigan”.DistrictVIIwasthefirstdistricttomanagetheirownsale.Itwasthenheld at Evart from 1975-1979 and moved to April.

This was the impetus for the AIO Club (Arenac, Iosco and Ogemaw counties, on the east side of District VII) to begin a Fall Sale. They hosted a fall sale from 1978-1995. So for many years, the District had two annual sales, one in April and one in September. The AIO sales were initially held at the Iosco County Fairgrounds in Hale. Then in the late 80’s or early 90’s, the sale was moved to the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds. Thru the years, auctioneers who stepped up to the AIO block were Chuck Chestnut, Jim Cook, Ron Lamoreaux and Paul Warner. A few of the dedicated AIO Club members were Robert Schmitt (Standish), Duane Reinke (DHIA tester from Tawas), Dennis Wangler (West Branch), Burt Mier (West Branch), Don David (Prescott), Harold Stephens (West Branch), Wayne Erickson (Prescott), John Bennett (Prescott), Leon Rau (West Branch), Richard Beck (West Branch), Kenny Daniels (Sterling) and Nancy Belleville (Prescott).

Back to the Top of Michigan Sale, which was moved to the new Isabella Fairgrounds in 1980, where it continues. Certainly sale highlights include 1983 (10th anniversary) with Louis McNeilly’s top-selling lot, a springing Conductor daughter selling for $15,600. In the same sale, a 4-month Bell daughter going for $7,500 and a 6 year old cow bringing $7,600. Six other lots went for over $4000 that year. Consignments were from Michigan except three from New York.

A Glance Back at District VII Historical Sales

T This sale was a product of the sale chair Mark Wentland’s leadership and the fact he spent much time visiting farms and hand-pickingselections from herds. The celebrity Horace Backus read pedigrees.

Notable milestones:•1981,MMPAdonatedmilkandHarvestore donated food for the Friday open house.•1985,firstembryossold.•1996,apartsilentauctionwastried.•2001,“oneofthemostprofitableinalongtime.”•2006,attheendofthesale,fiveheifersweresoldtobenefitNorthernMichiganChristian School, a practice which has continued since.

It is the effect of building block upon block. As the sale is the foundation for promoting exceptional Holstein cattle, many otherpromotional activities relyuponthisfinancialfoundation.Atthe1975sale, Cregg Farms of Scottville donated a calf to the Juniors to auction. From the proceeds, six Junior members attended the National Convention in Chicago. In 1980, again a calf from Cregg’s sold for $1300, which covered expenses for Juniors to attend the National Convention in Nashville, Tennessee that year. With the income from the sales, the district startedofferingagiveawaycalfraffleforyouthin1985 that has continued. The district also covers the meal cost at annual meeting, and there are noentryfeesfortheshow!!!Toencouragemorebreeders to classify, they paid 1/2 the cost forthefirsttimeclassification.

District VII Holstein Association has hosted the “TopofMichigan”Salefor43years.Thesalechair for 2016 is Mark Bontekoe (231-920-7898). If you have an exceptional Holstein that you would like to consign for the April 23rd sale, give himacall!

by District Seven Breeders

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MICHIGAN JERSEY CATTLE CLUB 2016 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Farm Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone: (____)__________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________________________

Address: _____________________________ Email: ________________________________________

City: _______________________ State: _________ County: ___________

Directions to Farm: __________________________________________________ Number of Jerseys: Registered: ________ Grade: _______

All Memberships include a subscription to the Michigan Dairy Cattle News unless you request other wise. I do not wish to have a subscription________

Adult Membership: (Active Breeders or those who wish to have voting rights.) $25.00 _________

Family Membership: $40.00 _________ 1 Adult membership with unlimited junior memberships Junior member(s) must be of the same family as the adult member

Farm Membership: Unlimited Adult memberships & unlimited junior membership $50.00 _________

Juniors must be of the same family as the adult member(s) Voting rights will only be offered to one individual.

Associate Membership: (Retired Breeders with no voting rights) $10.00 _________

Junior Membership: (under 21 as of Dec. 31 of current year) $5.00 _________

Please list your Junior Member(s):

Name______________________________ Age _______________

Name______________________________ Age _______________

Name______________________________ Age _______________

TOTAL: _________

Make Checks Payable to: Michigan Jersey Cattle Association

Send Payment w/ form to: Sadie Green 5320 Meridian Rd, Elsie, MI 48831

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ear Milk Lovers,

Christmasishere!!!AsanadultIsometimesfeelmoreChristmas stress than Christmas joy. I’m trying to keep the stress to a minimum this year, (although don’t ask Sadie about my on line shopping computer stress, she is a life saver). I have great Christmas memories as a kid growing up. My memories make me smile and bring me joy. One time we had company and we had to give up our bed. My sister and I got to sleep on the couch right in front of the tree!!IwassureIwasgoingtoseeSanta.Isleptrightthroughhisdelivery!!AndIwaspositiveSantashoppedatJ.C.Penny’s because all our presents came in J.C.Penny’s bags!!Duh!mymomhadfivekidsandhelpedmydadona dairy farm, she got presents bought but not wrapped. I thoughttheyweregreat! MerryChristmasandIhopeyoufindthejoy!!

Susie GreenPresidentMichigan Jersey Cattle Club

DMichigan Jersey Cattle Club

From The Jersey Desk

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2016Ohio Holstein Association Spring Convention Sale Friday, March 11th • 11:00 AM

Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds • 259 Tuscarawas Avenue • Dover, OH 44622

Looking For ConsignmentsPlease contact Dave Gunkelman330-464-3259 or [email protected]

Our Premiere SaleOffering Lots from the Finest Show

Strings and Breeding Establishments

THE OHIOHOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

www.ohioholstein.com

Seeking ConsignmentsThe Michigan Holstein Association (MHA) is managing the

2015 spring sale of approximately 80 head. We are seeking consignments for top pedigreed, show-aged

heifers, genomic or good quality cattle for the sale.

Michigan Holstein AssociationIke Hunt, Chairman 989-862-4864

Moss McCauley, Co-Chairman 616-446-2670

Friday, March 27, 201511:00 A.M. EST

MSU Pavilion Lansing, MI

Eric Westendorp, Chairman269-838-9975

Friday, April 8, 2016 11:00 AM

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Rho-Nic Holsteins Pro-Hart JerseysNick and Rhoda Clark

Tad and Jessica Provoast, Melanie & Cole • Frank and Brielle Hartner & BriceHome 989-873-4300 • Fax 989-873-4429 • Cell 989-305-0143

[email protected] • Prescott, Michigan

BAA 105.4Herd Average 24,607 912 752

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see~I am bringing you good news of great

JOY FOR ALL the people.” Luke 2:10

In RemembranceRichard B. Wight Jr.

Dec. 7, 1933 - Oct. 18, 2015Dad

GrandpaGreat-Grandpa

“We want to thank Great-Grandma

Wight for financing our Pot of Gold

purchases.”~Cole & Melanie

The Story of ChristmasGreat Joy!

Our Sincere Appreciation To the many skilled hands and

knowledgeable individuals that took such wonderful care of our Holstein

and Jerseys at Louisville.

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by Blanche Piepkow

heveryfirstJerseyJournalwaspublishedinFebruary 1947, as the Calhoun County Jersey Journal. It was editedbyClaude“Corky”Stout,thefatherofRichard(Dee)Stout.DeewasalongtimeofficeroftheMichiganJerseyCattle Club, serving as President and Secretary-Treasurer.

At the annual Michigan Jersey Cattle Club meeting in January 1947, a great push was made to make Michigan Jerseys better known throughout Michigan and the nation. It was decided to publish a magazine called the Michigan JerseyJournal.Thefirstissuewasmailedtoover1000Jersey breeders.

In 1951 we started publishing a joint issue with Indiana. RobertHatfield,Remus,MichiganandAlphaGilmoreofJeffersonville, Indiana were the editors. At the end of this joint venture the American Jersey Cattle Club came to us asking permission to use the name, Jersey Journal for their soon to be publication. Permission was granted for the name to be used for the new national magazine.

I Remember When...

T Previously a magazine known as the Jersey Bulletin was a privately owned national publication, but the AJCC wanted to print their own.

From 1954-56 the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club secretary sent out newsletters regularly. In 1957, a quarterly publica-tion was once again started, it was called Michigan Jersey News. Evelyn Shephard was editor at that time. In the early 1960s Jac Cooper was the editor. Yours truly took over in 1962 until Judy Conn was editor and continued at the helm from 1971 to 1980. After which Lynn James Rodgers took over. After Lynn you all probably know better than I the status of the news.

However, I know as a former editor, it was very important for the Jersey breeders to support your paper by getting ads in and on time. Also sending reports and news

Editor’s Note: A big thank you to Mrs. Piepkow for men-tioning the importance of advertising in the Michigan Dairy Cattle News and for taking the time to write down her mem-ories for the rest of us to enjoy.

Rosa-MystRon, Sara & Keagan Long

Lansing, MI989.225.1365 (Ron) 989.225.1368 (Sara)

Cloverfield Goldhammer Marci

Cloverfield Goldhammer x Cloverfield Edwin Mabel (VG 89%)

Supreme Champion Heifer 2015 All-Michigan Winter Heifer Calf

2015 Michigan Dairy Expo

Marci was exhibited in 2015 by Keagan Long.

Thanks to Craig Martin for making this sweet girl available!

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Junior Jottings

lthough,thewinteristhe“off-season”fortheshow year, the Michigan Junior Holstein Association is still busy planning future events and we are excited for a newyear!Wewantedtotakethistimetoremindyouofafew events coming up. Even though it seems like spring is foreveraway,itwillbeherebeforeweknowit!

Our annual Semen and Embryo sale will be held during the MichiganSpringShowthefirstweekendofApril.Ifyouareinterested in supporting MJHA and would like to donate feel freetocontactanyofourboardmembers!Thisisbyfarourbiggest“fundraiser”thatweputonandthefundswemakeoffthesalehelpusputonotherevents!Theseeventsrange from educational activities (such as Dairy Fun Day andfittingclinics)toallowingustosponsorthosejuniormembers who want to compete at the National Holstein Convention. Keep in mind that the Michigan National Convention is only two short years away and we would love to have as many youth representatives from Michigan present at the next two conventions as possible leading up toourhomestateconvention!

Being a junior member and being able to attend events such as National Holstein Conventions truly is an experience of a lifetime. Not only are you at a convention where all the attendees share the same passion as you, but it also is an incredible networking experience. Many of us on the board that have attended conventions have made friendships with other out-of-state kid’s that will last a lifetime. If you have any interest or questions at all about National Convention please don’t hesitate to talk to one of usaboutourexperiences!Thenextconventionwillbeheldinthesummerof2016inNewYork!

On that note, we as the Michigan Junior Holstein Association would like to wish you, your families and your cowsaMerryChristmasandaHappyNewYear!Wewillseeyouagainin2016!

Respectfully Submitted,

Hayleigh GeurinkPresident Michigan Junior Holstein Association

Aby Hayleigh Geurink

Michigan Junior Holstein Association (L to R). Front row: Suzanna Hull, Britney Dreyer, Chelsea Barnes, Hayleigh Geurink, Kristen Burkhardt and Skylar Buell. Back row: Ashton Geurink, Lucas Moser and Eric Moser











OFFICIAL NOTICE


2015 Annual Meeting


3:00 p.m.


Association



Monitoring.

District IV and V Thursday January 21, 2016 - 11:30 AM


District VI Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 6:30 PMSt. Johns/Owosso Area (location TBA)

District I Friday, January 22, 2016 - Noon

Charmont Restaurant in Cass City

District VII Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 11:00 AM

The Cadillac Grill at Eldorado(7839 E 46 1/2 Rd, Cadillac, MI 49601)











OFFICIAL NOTICE


2015 Annual Meeting


3:00 p.m.


Association



Monitoring.

he practice season begins long before school is out for the summer in some counties. Dairy 4-H members across the state gather with coaches and team mates in preparation for another year of competition at Michigan Dairy Days held in July. The culmination of all that studying is one hot, sweaty week in July where teams and individuals compete for the chance to represent Michigan in a national contest. This fall, Michigan 4H teams and individuals proved that they had earned a place in a national contest by their outstanding performance in each contest.

Two dairy management teams and one judging team represented Michigan at the All American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The state winning team of Maddie Meyer, Cameron Cook, Allie Schafer and JoshMarkeltookfirstplaceinthecontest.Maddiewas high individual in the contest, returning home with a $1000 scholarship. Their second team of Jessie Nash, Carmen Hicks, Mariah Dershem and Holden Schrader placed fourth. Coached by Rod Pennock and Luann Lerner, the team had set a goal of winning thenationalcontest.“TheykeptchallengingLuannandIallsummerforinformation,”Rodsaid.Thecontest consisted of seven parts---judging, linear evaluation,feedidentification,DHIArecords,businessmanagement,calfmanagement,meatidentificationand quality assurance. On their way home, the group

played a round of miniature golf on a course inside of a cave. Representing Michigan in the Dairy Judging Contest in Harrisburg were Evelynn Okkema, Lance Frahm, Josh Markel and Lauren Heberling. The Michigan 4H judging team that traveled to Madisonplacedfifthoverall.Theteamconsistedof Lance Frahm, Rachel Ekkel, Shelby Berens and Evelynn Okkema. Rachel won the Holstein division and placed 7th in oral reasons. Lance was 17th and Shelby placed 13th in oral reasons.

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by Bev Berens

Michigan Dairy Youth Shine in National Competitions

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The 4H judging team representing Michigan placed first at the North American International Livestock Exposition judging contest. Pictured left to right are Allison Schafer, Skylar Buel, Cameron Cook and Maddie Meyer.

The judging team representing Michigan at World Dairy Expo placed fifth overall. Pictured left to right are Lance Frahm, Shelby Berens, Rachel Ekkel and Evelyn Okkema.

Clinton Co. Dairy Management team placed first at the Junior Dairy Management Contest at the All American Dairy Show in Harrisburg. Pictured left to right are Coach Rod Pennock, Cameron Cook, Allison Schafer, Maddie Meyer, Josh Markel, Coach Luann Lerner and representatives from the All American

Yet another group of Michigan 4H dairy judges took home the blue at the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville this November. The team alsoplacedfirstinoralreasonsandearnedseveralindividual awards. Members of the team coached by Joe Domecq include Allison Schafer Cameron Cook, Skylar Buell and Maddi Meyer. The quiz bowl team from Michigan hailed from Allegan County and consisted of Samantha Boetcher, Christina Ybema, Jared Westendorp and Jacob Rottier. Gathering around a small group of cattle to evaluate udders, teat placement, feet, legs and dairy character may seem unusual to a non-farmer. But somewhere in the middle of breaking down the best and worst of each animal and placing them first,second,thirdandfourth,friendshipsareborn.Somehow, a team effort in solving a dairy problem or question while practicing for quiz bowl makes teams out of individuals.

Sometimes those moments lead to hysterical laughter. Sometimes practices carry over to a local ice cream or fast food hang out. Kids who only a few weeks ago barely recognized each other are new friends who not only practice together, they spend their free time together, too. And it’s all thanks to the cow.

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Michigan’s dairy quizbowl team ready to go in their first round. Left to right are Samantha Boetcher, Christina Ybema, Jared Westendorp and Jacob Rottier. Photo courtesy of NAILE.

Richard B. Wight Jr., age 81, of Prescott, MI passed away suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at Standish St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born Dec. 7, 1933 to Richard B. Sr., and Rose (Olds) Wight in Bellevue. The family moved to his grandparents’ farm in Diamondale. Here he played on the state runner-up basketball team, he attained the level of Eagle Scout, and graduated as salutatorian from Diamondale High School in 1952 and met the love of his life, Joan Jachalke. They were wed on Dec. 24, 1955. He completed Army ROTC and both graduated from Michigan State University in 1956.

Dick entered the Army and was stationed at Ft. Benning, Ga. In 1957 he and his wife began their teaching careers at Whittemore-Prescott High School, where he taught vocational agriculture initially. He served the school district 30 years in various capacities including junior high math, science and principal; his favorite being the role of outdoor education instructor.

Dick has been a faithful follower of sports – both MSU and W-P. He was a 4-H leader for shooting sports and archery. He cherished the outdoors, participating in the AuSable Canoe Marathon in the 50s and 60s. Reading washisrelaxation.Anavidhunterandfisherman,hemoved his family to Kake, Alaska in 1965, where he was Superintendent of Schools and a commercial halibut fishermaninthesummers,beforereturningtoWhittemore-Prescott.

Dick was a true steward of God’s creation, always keeping a caring eye on the wildlife and his garden. He and Joan also enjoyed many traveling adventures as a couple or with extended family including all 50 states, Canada, Europe, Scandanavia, Russia, Macchu Pichu, Peru, Mexico, the Amazon and the Caribbean. He appreciated the camaraderie of his colleagues and together they had manyhunting,fishingandoutdoorcampingexcursions.Spring was always time for the family maple syrup harvest.

Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan; and their daughters, Rhoda (Nicholas) Clark of Prescott, Holly Wight of Bay City, and Renee (Donald Jr.) Wirtz of Lansing; son-in-law, A. John Linatoc of Rome, Ga.; grandchildren, Jessica (Tadric) Provoast, Brielle (Francis) Hartner, Austin and Anthony Linatoc, Richard A., Alexander, Katiana and Chantelle Wight, Donald III, James and Jeffrey Wirtz; sisters, Barbara Clark, Beverly (Floyd) Becker and Joyce (Gene) Anderson; brother-in-law, Arthur Steward of Hastings; also many beloved nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Wendy Linatoc; sister, Betty Steward; brother-in-law, Robert Clark; and favorite uncle, Robert Olds.An interment service with military honors will be held at Diamondale Cemetery on May 28, 2016. Condolences may be made to the family at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.

In Memoriam

Congratulations on a Great 2015!

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From The President

reetings!Ihopeeveryonehadholidays filledfamily,goodtimesandgoodfood.

As I sit down to write this, I realize it’s the last time you have to suffer through my ramblings. How quickly the past two years have gone by. I would just like to express a heartfelt thank you for allowing me to serve this organization. It’s been quite an experience! It’s been exciting to watchMHA grow and evolve during this time.

Well, winter is meeting time for farmers and MHA is getting in on the action. Our District meetings are scheduled for January 21, 22, and 23. Watch for further details on our MHA Facebook Page for the announcement of the guest speaker at the meetings.

Our Annual meeting is scheduled for Friday February 5, 2016 at the Great Lakes Regional Dairy conference in Mount Pleasant. It’s time to get serious about the National Convention coming to Traverse City in two years. Come to the Annual Meetingandfindouthowyoucanbeapartoftheaction.Youcanmakeadifference!

I look forward to seeing you at these meetings. Be safeinyourtravels!

Sherry MeyerPresident Michigan Holstein Association

GMichigan Holstein Association

Looking Back On 2015...

Anna Moser

The Michigan Gang

Caught on Camera at the North American International Livestock Expo Sara Long & Moss McCauley

Keagan Long

Lucan Moser

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Patricia Hyde11872 Bailey RoadMorley, MI 49336

[email protected]

Shaun & Betty Hyde11766 Bailey RoadMorley, MI 49336

Shaun 989.287.2660231.856.7303

Rustic Coam SabrinaFirst Junior Two-Year-Old and Intermediate Champion of the Michigan State Jersey Summer Show.

Sabrina was recently scored VG-86

2-Year PBR HerdHerd Classification 5 EX • 19 VG • 21 GP • BAA 107.4

Visitors Welcome

Sale managed by MICHIGAN JERSEY CATTLE CLUB

69th Annual Michigan Jersey State Spring Sale

High Noon • Saturday, April 9, 2016MSU Livestock Pavilion

(held in conjunction with the Michigan Holstein Association Spring Sale and Show)

Seeking Consignments!!! For more information, contact:

Brent Moyer 989-553-4333Mary Costigan 616-430-1258Amber Black 989-620-6230

OFFICIAL NOTICECALL TO MEETING

Michigan Jersey Cattle Club2016 Annual MeetingSaturday at 9:00 a.m.

February 6, 2016More information at www.glrdc.msu.edu

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Lifetime: 107, 530lbs Milk | 3672lbs Fat | 3152lbs ProteinSire: Charlesdale Superstition-ET

Daughters by: Crown, Smokin Jo, Avalon and Massey, with Mogul calves on the way.

Green Meadow Farms6400 N. Hollister Road • Elsie, MI 48831

Office 989.862.4291 | Fax 989.862.4292 | Email [email protected] | www.greenmeadowfarms.com

Where the Latchstring is Always Out

A Promising

-ET EX-90Green-Meadow Kenzie

New Year

he 14th Annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference is set for February 4-6, 2016 at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Education abounds for the dairymen with a slate of speakers from coast to coast offering their expertise in the industry.

Thursday, February 4th will begin with Michigan State University’s own Dr. Richard Pursley and a presentation on aggressively managing reproduction followed up by a global look at the dairy industry from Christophe LeFougere of GIRA, a strategic consultancy and market researchfirmwithmorethan30yearsofexperience understanding and predicting agricultural outlooks. Christophe Lafougere will share GIRA’s outlook on the global dairy industry. He will present volume and price forecasts for milk and commodity production, consumption and trade. In addition, he will provide an outlook on the European Union and discuss how the recent changes in policies will have an impact on the industry.

All the way from the west coast will be Stephen Maddox of Maddox Dairy of California, to discuss his operation and the challenges western dairymen face. He will be followed by Brandon Mallory, Ivan Jaramillow and Eduardo Rodriguez of Agri-Placement Services and a seminar on making the most of the human resource assets on the farm with a question and answer period.

On Friday, Genomics and IVF in the Commercial Dairy Industry will kick off the day as John Metzger and Paul Loney of Trans Ova Genetics offer their reproductive and genetic management expertise. They will be followed by a genomic panel consisting of Stephen Maddox, Johnathan Lamb of New York, Gary Blair and Luke Haywood, both of Michigan. They will take the tough questions and share how they put genomic

information to good use in their marketing programs.

Addressing the common mis perceptions about thebenefitsofdairyfoodswillbediscussedby Kathi Eckler and surviving and continuing the business with lower milk prices with dairy financialexpertGarySiporskiwillroundoutFriday morning. The afternoon workshops will include answering consumer questions about dairy farming practices and improving feed efficiencyoflactatingcows.

The Michigan Holstein Association Annual meeting will begin at 3:30 pm on Friday afternoon and the rest of the breed meetings will be held on Saturday morning at 10 am, including the Michigan Jersey Breeders Association and the Michigan Brown Swiss Breeders Association.

Once again, the industry leaders will be recognized at the Friday evening banquet as the spotlight turns to the Michigan Dairy Ambassador Program, the Dairy Farmer of the Year, the breed associations top awards and the state 4-H and collegiate dairy judging team awards.

United Producers Inc., will host their Great Lakes Commercial Heifer Extravaganza XI Sale on Thursday evening at 5 pm. And a dairy trade show will accompany the entire event.

Registration can be done online at http://events.anr.msu.edu/glrdc or by calling 517-884-7089. You can make hotel reservations at Soaring Eagle by calling 888-7EAGLE7 and mention DAIRY020316 to get the special rate of $107 per night. Register before January 23rd and save up to $25 per day. Registration closes on January 31, 2016. On-site registrations are subject to availability.

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February 4–6Soaring Eagle Casino and ResortMount Pleasant, Michigan

Great LakesRegional DairyConference

With the current state of milk prices and ever-increasing labor challenges, dairy producers are facing a volatile environment. Attend this year’s Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference to arm yourself with the knowledge, tools and strategies to navigate the rough waters you’re facing and continue to produce high-quality, safe and nutritious dairy products consumers expect.

Check-out sessions on: � Understanding everything from global markets to your production costs and

learning from the challenges others face to help your operation survive and thrive.

� Aggressively managing reproduction and genetics as well as the role that genomics and IVF play today and in the future.

� Improving feed efficiency in lactating cows through nutrition, genetics and grouping management.

� Empowering farm owners and managers to gain effectiveness and confidence in their ability to successfully lead, source and recruit employees.

� Learning to tell your story to help combat the misconceptions regarding dairy products and answer consumers’ toughest dairy questions.

Early registration ends January 23!

www.glrdc.msu.edu • 517-884-7089 • [email protected]

Photo courtesy of the United Dairy Industry of Michigan.

We have Registered Brown Swiss heifers of all ages for sale and we welcome your

inquiries.

Wishing All a Happy Holiday!

Green Meadow Farms6400 N. Hollister Road • Elsie, MI 48831Office 989.862.4291 • Fax 989.862.4292

Email [email protected] • www.greenmeadowfarms.com

Where the Latchstring is Always Out

Justin (right) with the Grand

Champion of the Michigan State

4-H Brown Swiss Show, Grazing Acres Thunder

Tani

Tani GracieKelvin with his

favorite cow Blessing Oak

View WD Gracie

Contact Kelvin Webster at 989.534.1548 or

Margie Webster-VanAtta at 517.719.7436

Grazing Acres Lainsgburg, Michigan

and

Brenhaven JerseysBrent Moyer

2547 E. Caro Road | Caro, MI 48723 | [email protected] | 989-553-4333

Thank you to all that made 2015 a Great Year! Amber Black, Craig Martin, Luke Lensmire, Moss & Renee McCauley

Thank you to all our partners and boarders that trust us with the daily care of their animals!

Miss Sambo Black Gold EX-95• Reserve Grand - All Michigan Jersey show 2015• RIP 2x 263d 21391m 5.5%f 1183f 3.6%p 775p•Two Excellent daughters in the herd• Pregnancies by Guimo Joel due in June•Semex has expressed interest in her son by AppleJack “Golden Apple”

Flo’s C-Gar Fionia-ET EX-92• Fionia is due in June with a Tequila heifer• Several daughters in the herd will be worked with in 2016• Projected: 28410m 1669f 1098p• RIP: 2x 138d 10635m 4.9%f 513 3.7%p 392• Dam: Enniskillen Jade Flo EX 90• 5-09 3x 365d 49,896m 6.3%f 3095f 3.3%p 1661p• Has an AppleJack son available

Cloverfield Edwin Mabel VG-89• 9 EX Dams behind her• Dam of the 2015 All Michigan Summer Show Jr. Champion• Dam: Ratliff Sambo Merry EX-90 2nd:Ratliff Jade Maley EX-90 3rd: Pleasant Nook Rene Myriah EX-95 4th: Pleasant Nook Jude Marcie EX-94 5th: EX-94 6th-9th: All EX

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Congratulations to our Production Leader in NovemberLew-Max Holsteins LLC, Ken and Aaron Gasper of Belding, MICow: Lew-Max Niagra 4762 (USA 69197071 100-NA)Classification: VG-86Sire:Ri-Val-Re2338Niagra-ET*TR(USA62067753)Dam:Lew-MaxOMan2588(USA62315253)

LEADER RECORD:Age Days In Milk DCRM %F Fat %P Protein SCRC State Owner4-02 3X 305 53,040 100 3.2 1712 2.9 1518 83 X MI 29700

National/State Placing Age Category 2X/3X DaysNATIONAL 4TH MILK JR 4YR 3X 305MICHIGAN 1ST MILK JR 4YR 3X 305

One More Thing...

GLRDC Is Coming!

The Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference is scheduled for February 4-6th, this is where all the breeds have their annual meetings, so make sure you make plans to join us at the Soaring Eagle CasinoandResortinFebruary!

Share Your GeneticsIt’s that time when you need to be thinking about what you might want to consign to the spring sales!TheMichiganHolsteinAssociationandtheMichigan Jersey Cattle Club will be out and about lookingforsomequalityconsignments!Holsteinbreeders contact Eric Westendorp at 269-838-9975 and Jersey breeders contact Brent Moyer at 989-553-4333.

Coming UpThe Spring issue of the Michigan Dairy Cattle NewswillbecomingoutinMarch!Thiswillbeagreatplacetoadvertisethosesaleconsignments!The ad deadline is early February. No worries, we will let you know on the Michigan Holstein Association Facebook page and the Michigan Jersey Cattle Club Facebook page as well as sendittoyourinbox!

Scholarship OpportunityGreenStone Farm Credit Services is now accepting applications through Feb. 26, 2016 for

its 2016 scholarship program. The cooperative will once again award up to $40,000 to incoming college freshmen pursuing a degree in an agriculture-relatedfield.

Students attending a four-year college program can earn a $2,000 scholarship, while $1,000 awards will go to selected students attending a two-year college program.

Scholarship applicants must reside within GreenStone’s territory, which includes Michigan and select counties in northeastern Wisconsin; must be a full-time high school graduating senior; have at least a 3.0 grade point average; and plan tostudyanagriculture-relatedfield.Inaddition,applicants should demonstrate participation and leadership in school, community and agricultural activities. Complete details are available within the scholarship application found online: bit.ly/2016GSScholarship.

Turning the CalendarAs the new editor of the Michigan Dairy Cattle News I want you to know it has been pure joy working with the breeders throughout the state. I look forward to serving your advertising needs in 2016 and seeing all of you at the winter events and spring shows. If you have suggestions for content for the Michigan Dairy Cattle News, let me know, I’m open to your suggestions. And now as we enter into a new year, I hope you have fond memories of 2015 and greater expectations for2016! ~Melissa Hart, Editor

We flushed Rosie to Atwood on Dec. 8 and collected 21 embryos. We are excited to see what this will bring to the Rod-er-Dic herd.

As we reflect upon the year that has past and look ahead to 2016, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who have purchased Rod-er-Dic cattle.

It’s terrific to hear of your successes!

May You Be Blessed With A New YearFilled With Love, Laughter and Prosperity

109.2% BAARegistered Holsteins, Jerseys & Brown Swiss

Service-Age Bulls & Replacement Females Available

7692 Kalamazoo S.E. • Byron Center, MI 49315 • Ph/Fx: 616-698-8208email: [email protected] • Follow us on Facebook Visitors Welcome

Paul Meyer616-490-3336

Sherry Meyer616-490-2873

Strautz-AAA Special Package (aka Rosie) EX91 sired by Damion

Christmas Came Early to the Farm this Year!

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District VIIUpdates

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District VII Annual Meeting Saturday, January 23 at the Cadillac Grill

7839 E 46 1/2 Rd, Cadillac, MI 49601

Top-Of-Michigan Sale April 23, 2016

at the Isabella County Fairgrounds Mt Pleasant, MI

Early consignments being accepted by Mark Bontekoe: 231-510-0764

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2016February 4-6, 2016Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference

February 5, 2016Michigan Holstein Annual MeetingSoaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan at 3:00 pm

February 6, 2016Michigan Jersey Cattle Annual MeetingSoaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

March 8, 2016 - March 10, 2016National DHIA Annual MeetingSheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort, Orlando, Florida

March 29- April 2, 2016 Spring Dairy ExpoAll Breeds Show and Sales at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio.

April 8, 2016Michigan Spring Foundation SaleMSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing at 11:00 am

calendar April 8, 2016Michigan Jersey Spring ShowMSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing at 6:00 pm

April 9, 2016Great Lakes Spring ShowMSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing at 8:30 pm

April 9, 2016Michigan Jersey Cattle Club State SaleMSU Livestock Pavilion, East Lansing at Noon

June 13 - 17, 2016 National Ayrshire ConventionOklahoma City, Oklahoma

June 15-18, 2016 National Milking Shorthorn Convention Dublin, Ohio

June 23-27 2016 National Guernsey ConventionBloomington, MN

June 28 - July 1, 2016National Holstein ConventionSaratoga Springs, New York

June 29-July 2, 2016American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc Annual MeetingsSan Diego, California

Issue Ad Deadline Spring February 10 Summer May 10 Fall September 10 Winter December 10

Michigan Holstein Association401 Harvest Trail

Midlothian, TX [email protected]

517-490-7736Melissa Hart, Editor

[email protected]

index to advertisersAccelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . .32Bovine Beautician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Brenhaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25District VII Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . .28Caledonia Farmers Elevator . . . . . . . . . . .6End-Road Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference 23Green Meadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 24Grazing Acres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Hawksfield.......................6

Lemajru Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Michigan Jersey State Spring Sale . .20Michigan Spring Foundation Sale . . . . . . 10Michigan Milk Producers Association 3Moram Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Netherhall Jerseys . . . . . . . . . . . . .30North Star Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Ohio Holstein Spring Sale . . . . . . . . . 10Pro Hart Jerseys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Reed Dairy Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rho-Nic Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Rosa Myst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Starward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Tomerton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Vitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Wardin Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Weston Jerseys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Westvale-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Wonderbred Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

July 6-9, 2016National Brown Swiss ConventionOwatona, MN

June 28 - July 1, 2017National Holstein ConventionBellevue, Washington

June 29 - July 3, 2018National Holstein ConventionTraverse City, Michigan

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CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANTAs of December first, Darren and Shannon Evans of St Johns, MI have assumed the reins of daily manage-ment at Netherhall Dairy. They come to work with us after a summer of assisting Tim and Liz Heinze who were the operators the past nine years. They have a range of experiences that could make farm life more interesting for us: their three children are all 4-H age and are learning about showing dairy as well as beef cattle (Shannon grew up with registered Polled Herefords and showed with our kids at Clinton County 4H fair).Darren has many years experience with larger dairies. Shannon was a milk tester. We plan on some barn remodeling this spring and a lot of pasture renovation.

We wish Tim success in his new venture as a partner with his uncle at H&K Dairy LLC at Bannister MI. Tim has assumed the role of herd manager and we have full confidence in his skills, recognizing that 500 cows in a high output TMR fed confinement dairy is a new challenge after 70 cows rotation grazing on a grass-based dairy.

OUR LATEST OUTCROSS SIREOur first calves from MAKER VERBATIM JOKER came in July and so far they confirm our hopes for this descendant of one of the best “longevity” cow lines in Ontario (the same cow line that produced Semex’ famous “Sultan” bull). As some of our friends have expressed interest, we had semen collected at Great Lakes Sire Service (179JE112) and it will be available through MICHIGAN LIVESTOCK SERVICE (800) 359-1693. Note the casual photo on fall pastures that express his great length, height and dairy qualities.

TRANSITIONING TO GRANDPARENTSSue and I now have two grandsons, Calvin (born 2012) and Martin (born 2015), the sons of Megan and Ryan Schrauben of Dexter, MI. This adds a new dimension to our life.

Maker Verbatim Joker: 179JE112aAa: 246315 (Tall + Strong + Style)Bred by Kerry and Matt Fraser of Rockville Ontario (Kerry was our judge for the 2015 summer show). Sired by the “Response” son of “Veronica” (whose EX-94 full sister looked pretty good at “Expo” this fall). His dam: EX91- 8E (Canada) Potwell Legend’s Jennifer, produced 245,000 pounds of 5% Jersey milk and lived 18 years.

Greg & Sue Palen6672 East Taft RoadOvid, MI 48866Phone: [email protected]

Darren and Shannon Evans, Herd Managers

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Starward FarmsBAA 108.5% • PBR 25 Years • DHIA 28,886M 1115F 920P

Walter Gremel • 989.883.37729393 Canboro Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759

Darwin and Kathy Sneller • 989.883.3716Eric and Cassie Sneller • 517.420.6840

8677 Kilmanagh Rd., Sebewaing, MI 48759

*Two-color ads will run process red, other color choices are available at an additional cost.Discounts: Advertisements scheduled and prepaid before February 10 receive a 7 percent discount.

Bills paid within 7 days will receive a 5 percent discount. Please make checks payable to the Michigan-Indiana Holstein News.Overdue accounts will be charged 1.5% interest per month at 60 days past due until paid. No new advertisements will be accepted from accounts with outstanding balances.

Michigan Holstein Association • 3250 Dietz Road • Williamston, Michigan 48895 Phone & Fax (517) 655-6590Renee McCauley, Editor • Ph: (616) 691-8424 • Fx: (616) 691-1084 • [email protected]

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Bills paid within 7 days will receive a 5 percent discount. Please make checks payable to the Michigan-Indiana Holstein News.Overdue accounts will be charged 1.5% interest per month at 60 days past due until paid. No new advertisements will be accepted from accounts with outstanding balances.

Michigan Holstein Association • 3250 Dietz Road • Williamston, Michigan 48895 Phone & Fax (517) 655-6590Renee McCauley, Editor • Ph: (616) 691-8424 • Fx: (616) 691-1084 • [email protected]

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Phone _________________________ Cell _________________________ Fax _________________________

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Michigan Holstein Association • 401 Harvest Trail • Midothian, TX 76065 • Phone 517-490-7736 • [email protected] Hart, Editor • 517-398-1957 • [email protected]

May the Small Things in Life Give You Great Joy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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