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THE OHIO HOLSTEIN

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• 2014 NAILE, First Place, Jr. Show

• 2014 District 8 Show, First Place

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(USPS 404-600) (ISSN: 0899-4862)Official Publication of the Ohio Holstein Association

Volume 79 Number 5December 2014

Published 5 times per year in January, March,May, September and November at Sugarcreek, OH

by the OHIO HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATIONP.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691

www.ohioholstein.com

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OFFICE STAFFExecutive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Thorbahncell 419-366-8135 [email protected] Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Miley [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Bickelcell 513-300-7291 [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Spike [email protected]

OFFICERSPresident . . . . . Dallas Rynd, Ashville. . . cell 740-207-5005Vice President . Randall Kiko, Salem . . . . . . .330-831-0174Secretary . . . . . Cathy Berg, Bellville . . . . . . .419-886-2871Treasurer . . . . . Lisa Kerr, N. Fairfield . . . cell 419-606-0527

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERSJoe Miley, Past President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-263-7814Lamar Liming, Mineral Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-770-6206Greg Conrad, New Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 740-495-5067

NATIONAL DIRECTORMike Jones760 East 450 North, Marshall, IN 47859. . . . 765-592-0644

BOARD MEMBERSDist. 1 Lamar Liming, Mineral Ridge . . . . . . 330-770-6206Dist. 2 Adam Whiteleather, Salem . . . . . . . . 330-205-1738Dist. 3 John Hartline, Whipple . . . . . . . . . . . .740-236-7240Dist. 4 Jen Bouton, Mt. Vernon . . . . . . . . . . . 740-507-8271Dist. 5 Greg Conrad, New Holland. . . . . . . . . 740-495-5067Dist. 7 Lisa Mangun, Burbank . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-435-6520Dist. 7 Paul Haskins, Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419-618-4028Dist. 8 Ryan Welch, Polk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419-651-5281Dist. 9 Matt Lawson, Bluffton . . . . . . . . . . . . 937-538-7110Dist. 10 Laurie Menzie, McClure . . . . . . . . . . 740-624-6367Dist. 11 Kristy Ackley, East Liberty . . . . . . . . 937-666-5502Dist. 12 Marvin Steinke, Wapakoneta . . . . . 419-738-7174Dist. 13 Jenny Thomas, Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 614-395-9823Dist. 14 Eric Topp, Wapakoneta. . . . . . . . . . . 419-953-3427Dist. 15 Don Bickel, New Vienna . . . . . . . . . .937-218-2697

Postmaster: Send address changes to:Ohio News, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691

The Board of Directors of the Ohio Holstein Associationhas adopted the following:

“The Mission of the Ohio Holstein Association is to provide services andprograms to its members and young people so that they might attain

a better living from their involvement with Holsteins.”

ContentsFrom the President, by Dallas Rynd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Coming Up in the February/ March Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

A Message From the Executive Director, by Tom Thorbahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

From the Editor, by Jackie Bickel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

February/March Ohio News Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

NEW! From The Pasture To The Parlor Photo Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2015 Ohio Holstein State Convention Schedule of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ohio News Gift Subscription Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

From Your Regional Representative, by Glen Sageser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Harvest Hills Holstein Sale Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

BarbWire, by Barb Lumley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Ohio 4-H Dairy Team Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

The Queen’s Corner, by Allison Mangun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2016 National Holstein Futurity Late Entry Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Junior Jottings, by Keaton Topp, News Reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Ohio 4-H and FFA 2015 Event Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2015 Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year Nomination Form . . . . . . . . 46

Kentucky National Holstein Show and Sale Save The Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Ohio News Statement of Ownership and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Coming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Oops!We mis-identified a photo on p. 18 of our October Ohio News.

2014 Ohio State Fair Red & White Open Show Grand ChampionsL to R: Judge Pat Conroy; Scott McMahan; Reserve Grand Champion Maes-Acres DY 523-Red with Delbert Yoder on the halter; Grand Champion Oneeda Rucco Tawny-Red, exhibited by Topp-View Farms with Grant, Mary and Eric Topp on the halter; Ohio Holstein Queen Allison Mangun

U-Dean Farms669 St. Rt. 89, Polk, OH 44866

Welch Family Farm since 1867 • Registered Holsteins since 1913

Front row from left: Colton and Case George, Brady WelchStanding from left: Brynn Welch, Kadin and Kenzie Schmitz, Sloan WelchAt back right: Ryan and JenevaNot pictured: 4-Her Brooke Durbin and Pre 4-Hers Lily, Reed and Tyson Welch and Brooklyn Schmitz

The 4-Hers are members of the Barnyard Bunch 4-H Club that won the Ashland Co. Fair traveling 4-H trophy for group entry.

Esther, Karen & Scott Welch419-945-2250

Dean & Doris Welch419-945-2411

Randy & Mike419-945-2542

cell 419-606-6945

Ryan419-651-5281

“Holiday Greetings to all of our Holstein Friends”


I am thankful for the great animals that have gone through our sale ring in the past year.

I am thankful for the financial position of our Association.

I am thankful for a barn full of happy cows and the young people who help us care for them each day.

I am thankful for my family and friends and look forward to sharing time with them during the upcoming holiday season.

I hope that you, too, are thankful for many of the blessings that you have or have experienced during the past year. I hope that each of you has a safe and happy holiday season and I look forward to an exciting new year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From the President

By Dallas Rynd

Happy Holidays!

As I am writing this column, neither Thanksgiving or Christmas has arrived, but both are on the horizon. As I reflect on the past year, I find that I am thankful for many things.

I am thankful for a year of good crops with safe planting and harvest seasons.

I am thankful for the Ohio Holstein Association and a fantastic group of officers and board members.

I am thankful for the time and effort that Esther Welch has provided to our Association and our magazine.

I am thankful that our new editor, Jackie Bickel, is taking the bull by the horns and is already implementing new ideas for the Ohio News.

I am thankful for Tom Thorbahn for his long time contributions to our Association and for the leadership role he is taking as our new Executive Director.

I am thankful for our vice-president, Randall Kiko, who will continue to lead our Association in a positive direction during the next couple of years.

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What a pleasure it is to write acolumn about a woman who has doneincredible things to advance ourassociation and the Holstein cow. Thisissue of the Ohio News is a tribute tojust that person, Esther Welch. Estherhas given our association and ourmagazine much dedication, effort, andmost of all, passion for the past 24

years. She has always been a promoter for Ohio Holstein,no matter what event she was at or what state she was in.Simply put, Esther’s glass was always half full and never halfempty. I have always admired that.

We had a great turnout for the Ohio HolsteinAssociation summer celebration on August 16. Hopefully,you were able to be there, but if you weren’t, the day startedwith an open house at the office. Esther was there as thehonored guest, and lots of folks attended. There were lots ofstories told and memories revisited. We had a beautifulcake and refreshments. I truly believe Esther had a wonder-ful time and enjoyed visiting with family and friends.

After the open house, the group ventured to thefairgrounds to hear John Burket speak. John is fromPennsylvania and is a newly-elected representative to theHolstein Association. John talked about the Burket FallsFarm and polled Holsteins. He also entertained questionsrelating to being on the national board of directors.

Prior to the sale, we had a BBQ meal with great food andwonderful fellowship. As an association, we presentedEsther with a bouquet of roses and a small gift for her manyyears of dedication to our association. Additionally, we hadplanted a tree at the office in her honor.

The Summer Sale was next on the day’s agenda. Therewas a great group of cows with outstanding udders. The salewent extremely well with a $3,400 average on 44 head.

A special thank you to all of the volunteers who helpedmake the day a great success. We had events at both theoffice and the fairgrounds. We had a speaker, a Junior eventand a great sale. And, as always, no one person could do allof this by himself or herself.

The entire day was a celebration of how far we havecome and the dedicated individuals that have helped alongthe way. Esther, we truly appreciate everything you havedone for our organization, and while we hope you enjoyyour “retirement,” we all look forward to your continuedpromotion of the Ohio Holstein Association!

From the Presidentby Dallas Rynd

Tony Menzie, me, Don Bennink of North Florida Dairy and Estherin the Ohio Holstein booth at 2013 World Dairy Expo.

photo by Karen Welch, 10-3-2013

February/March 2015CONVENTION SPECIAL

Feature Story On Our Convention Hosts

All-Ohio/Jr. All-OhioCalendar Insert

Sneak Peak at Convention Sale Consignments

Schedule for Spring Dairy Expo

And More!

Next Issue

Thanksgiving Day......officially comes but once a year on the calendar......but I have learned that it should occur each day and it is right to acknowledge as often as one can!

We are thankful for our the health we have and our ability to enjoy our family as they move on in their lives...grandkids are especially a joy! Our friends and neighbors are another source of joy.

My Holsteins are my pride and joy! We are truly thankful for the Rausch family (Bill, Joyce, Brian and Jen) and their good employees who keep our cows and heifers doing well.

Our most recent herd-average BAA is from 6/14 and our production figures are from the October DHI report.

38 cows 27,893 3.7% 1,037 3.1% 861 BAA 105.5


2015Ohio Holstein Women’s ScholarshipI. ELIGIBILITYA. Applicant• Shall be a male or female high school graduate and may be up to 25 years of age.• Must come from a Holstein dairy background. (Active in dairy projects, 4-H, FFA, Junior Breed Association or work on a dairy farm.)• Must use for further education.• Shall be 2nd semester/quarter freshman or other level.• Shall maintain at least a 2.25 accumulative grade point average and be in good standing with university or mentoring representative.B. Past Recipients May ApplyC. Final Discretion Lies with the Ohio Holstein Women’s Association

II. SELECTIONA. Applications will be available from: Ohio Holstein Women, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, Ohio, 44691, or online at www.ohioholstein.com. Due by February 14, 2015.B. The Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship Committee will make selections each year.C. Applicants shall be interviewed if requested by the OHW Scholarship Committee.D. Scholarship does not have to be awarded every year. More than one scholarship may be given if funds permit.

III. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDA minimum scholarship of $650 will be awarded. Payment will be made upon the receiving an official transcript from the previous semester/quarter. A grade report is required for payment. The recipient must also be enrolled for the next semester/quarter to remain eligible.• The mentoring scholarship will be awarded in one lump sum of $650 with a required report, personal interview and presentation to the Ohio Holstein Women at their annual meeting. The recipient will need to be available for his or her project or educational report.

IV. DUTIES OF RECIPIENTA. Maintain at least a 2.25 accumulative grade point average and send a copy of transcript to the Ohio Holstein Office for proof of enrollment.B. Stay in good standing with the university.C. Report to the OHW if called upon to do so.D. Failure to comply with the above stated causes forfeiture of the scholarship.

Purpose Statement Holstein Women’s Association

The Ohio Holstein Women’s Scholarship is dedicated to the encouragement of deserving and qualified persons with a

high school degree and with a dairy background, to obtain an Associate, Bachelor or Master’s degree, or to start up and

continue in the dairy business.


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A Message From Our NEW Executive Director

By Tom Thorbahn

I have been asked by our new Ohio News Editor, Jackie Bickel, to write an article for the magazine. As far as an introduction, I think many of you already know me, some perhaps way to well. I am an OSU graduate and a registered Holstein breeder and farmer for over 40 years. Our herd was sold in 2009, but I continue to crop farm about 1000 acres in Sandusky County, District 9. I have been actively involved in the Ohio Holstein Association for many years , as well as serving on the Holstein Association USA, Board of Directors. Presently I am a trustee for the Holstein Foundation, and was recently elected Chairman. The idea of an Executive Director for the Ohio Association came from discussion earlier this year from the Steering Committee appointed by President, Dallas Rynd. This committee made suggestions on the operations of the association and recommendations to the Board of Directors. The position of Executive Director was established by the board. A number of members of the association asked me to consider this opportunity, which I accepted on August 1. The Executive Director’s primary role is to oversee the overall business of the association; monitoring finances, overseeing committees, and directing the

employees. The Executive Director will report directly to the Board of Directors. The direction of the board is that this position be on a part-time basis or the equivalent of four hours per week. As we progress forward, the board will monitor the effectiveness and time needed of this position. Personally I look forward to the challenge of this new responsibility, working with the officers, Board of Directors, and members of the association. The association is very fortunate to have Diana Miley as our office manager/administrative person. She has done so much to keep the Ohio Holstein Association running smoothly the last year and a half. I also look forward to working with Jackie Bickel our Ohio News Editor; she is very enthusiastic and has a lot of new ideas for our state publication and will continue to make the Ohio News the great magazine we have come to expect. The Board of Directors is continuing to look for a Director of Marketing and Public Relations. If you know of someone, please let your district director an officer, or myself know; there is even the possibility the board may consider a part-time person. If you have any other thoughts about your association I can be reached on my cell phone, 419-366-8135, or my home phone, 419-547-0795. I would like to wish all of you a very blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

JUNIOR ALL-OHIOTo apply for Junior All-Ohio Awards, you need to fill out the following and send with a copy ofthe registration (both sides) and a current picture of your animal to: The Ohio Holstein Association,P.O. Box 479, Wooster, OH 44691 by December 1, 2014.

Exhibitor _____________________________________________ District _________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________________________ Zip _____________________________

Animal _______________________________________ Class __________________________________

SHOW PLACINGS: State Show ____________ State Fair _____________ District _____________

This form may be duplicated.

This form, registration paper and photo must be sent to the Ohio Holstein office to be considered for JuniorAll-Ohio Awards. Please include a head shot or small photo of the Junior owner of the animal. Rules canbe found on page 67 of the May/June 2014 issue of Ohio News and on the Ohio Holstein website atwww.ohioholstein.com.

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My love for dairy cattle began as a child, when I joined 4-H in Clermont County. My family had a barn full of horses in the backyard, but I was drawn to the Holsteins at the dairy down the road from my school.

I spent my junior fair career as a dairy exhibitor, jumping

into FFA during high school so I could be a part of the dairy judging team. And although my path after high school didn’t lead me to a college majoring in agriculture, I never lost sight of my passion for cattle, volunteering my time and talents within my agricultural community.

After several years of serving as a 4-H advisor and Junior Fair volunteer, my oldest daughter, Emma, was eligible to become a 4-H member...and she wanted a dairy calf. Much to my surprise, her father talked her out of it, fearing that Emma had made this decision under duress from years of being outfitted in cute cow dresses and growing up in a home surrounded by my extensive bovine collection. So, he bought her a feeder calf and a couple of lambs.

Two years and a divorce later (the divorce had nothing to do with the calf and lambs), I was calling a small dairy about leasing a heifer for Emma’s 4-H project. Just as I had done thirty-something years earlier, Emma had found her passion, following my footsteps into the show ring. That leased dairy heifer led to my daughter purchasing a calf at the Ohio Fall Sale, then a bred heifer at the Spring Dairy Expo. The Clermont County Fair progressed into this mom hauling her daughters and a handful of heifers to State and National Shows,

which began my journey that led me to where I am today.

It was at that first Spring Expo in 2012, when my dear friend, Jenny Fenton, wanted to introduce me to a fellow dairyman. Little did she know, I had already crossed paths with him when I was a 4-Her and he was a “professional showman.” Needless to say, I was still harboring a grudge from when he made me cry at the County Fair 25 years ago, and I ducked into the bathroom to avoid seeing Donald Bickel.

But Don was relentless (as many of you know), and we would run into him at the shows that the girls and I were attending, giving advice on fitting and “helping with homework.” It wasn’t until he showed up at the World Dairy Expo, and my daughter took my cell phone and answered “Yes” to his text about dinner and a movie, that I let go of the past and gave him a chance to redeem himself. Since then, my life has never been the same.

Next thing I knew, the girls and I packed up our Ayrshires and Guernsey and headed to our new life on the dairy farm. Today, I am happily married, juggling kids, step-kids and a baby on the way. I gladly gave up my 45-minute commute to the city for a walk to the barn, and traded in my high heels and suits for muck boots and bibs. My Fortune 500 clients became a feed mill and country store and my business lunches have been replaced with food drops to the fields.

Oh, there’s been a few hiccups on my quest to figure out what it takes to be the wife of a dairy farmer; accepting the fact that I will never be on time for anything ever again, realizing that seasonal calving stinks when you have three dozen bucket babies, and defending my inability to drive a standard (not that I am against

NAILE 2014. It’s been 25years since Don and I have been in the show ring together

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Watching my daughters (Maggie, left, and Emma, right) working together with their cattle

are some of my proudest moments

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Becoming Editor Started with a 4-H Dairy CalfBy Jackie Bickel, Ohio News Editor

learning, I just need a teacher who is going to be patient with me). But I’m where I belong...coaching the FFA dairy judging team, attending 4-H events and spending my days with the people and the critters that I love the most.

Despite all this bliss, I still missed working in the field of advertising and design. When Don told me that the Editor position was open for Ohio News, I jumped at the offer. To combine my career with my love for dairy cattle was the opportunity perfect for me.

I am very proud to have been chosen for this position and am excited about the challenge of future publications. I look forward to working with my “cow family” and the members of Ohio Holstein, promoting those that help to make our dairy industry so remarkable. Due to my rural upbringing, I have always had a great respect for the farming community, but until I had to keep track of a farmer, feed him and do his laundry, I never truly understood how hard-working, unselfish and dedicated this group of special individuals are.

But enough about me. You’ve read my story, and now, I want to hear yours. As your Editor, I know this magazine is only as good as the content it contains, so if you have ideas for articles, special features or events to be highlighted, please let me know. I can always be reached via email at [email protected] or cell 513-300-7291.

Thank you for the warm welcome into the Ohio Holstein Association and I wish each one of you the Merriest of Christmases and a very Blessed New Year!

Becoming Editor...continued from page 10

From the Pastureto the ParlorFeaturing Photos Submitted by Our Readers

Like the Ohio Holstein Association on Facebook, post your pictures from your farm and we’ll feature our favorites in each issue of Ohio News!

Photos can also be emailed to [email protected] for submission

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Deadline for February/March 2015 NewsEditorials and Articles . . . . . . . . . January 10Ads to be Designed . . . . . . . . . . . January 10Finished Ads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 15

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7:00 PMOhio Junior Holstein Junior Activity

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Saturday, March 14, 2015 7:00 – 10:00 AM

Continental BreakfastHoward Johnson of Lima

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Dairy Bar OpensHallway outside Banquet Room

8:00 AM Ohio Holstein Women’s Association Annual Meeting

Boardroom8:00 AM

Memorial Award InterviewsRoom 1 of Banquet Room

8:00 AMOutstanding Junior Member Interviews

Room 2 of Banquet Room8:00 AM

Resolutions Committee MeetingAtrium

9:00 AMOhio Holstein Association Annual Meeting

Room 2 of Banquet Room9:30 AM

Ohio Holstein Queen’s Contest Interviews10:30 AM

Ohio Holstein Junior Association Annual MeetingRoom 1 of Banquet Room

12 Noon Awards Luncheon

Ohio Holstein Queen’s Contest Finale Ohio Holstein Women’s Fun Auction

Banquet Room3:00 PM

Ohio Holstein Board of Directors Re-organizational Meeting

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Hi, everyone,what a nicesummer we havehad so far. As wefinish up third-cutting hay andkids are going backto school and theLittle League World Series, we know fallis coming.

If you didn’t make it to Iowa, youmissed a very nice convention, and Iwant to congratulate the Iowa Holstein Association for a jobwell done. The big thing to come out of Iowa was theunveiling of a new product that we have been working on forseveral years. That new program is named Enlight, and it is aunique tool that provides a convenient web-based access toyour herd’s genetic information, and it is easily accessible onyour office computer or tablet. This new program is a jointeffort between Holstein Associates USA and Zoetis. To learnmore about this new program, you can go on the Holsteinwebsite Enlight; log in to Holstein Genetic Dashboard, andlook up the summer Holstein Pulse. Lindsey Worden does avery nice job introducing this new program. I encourage youto call Glen Sageser; he can help you get enrolled today.

I want to congratulate Jeff Brown and Eric Topp for jobswell done judging at the Indiana State Fair. You both mademe proud to call you fellow Holstein members.

On a different note, I want to thank Esther for her manyyears of service to the Ohio Holstein Association. The first timeI met Esther personally was in Minnesota, when I was runningfor director. The first thing she told me was, “If you get elected,you must write an article for the Ohio News.” I will admit, Ididn’t make it easy for her. She would first e-mail me two orthree times, then she would call me once or twice, and I wouldfinally get the article to her. The other thing I have to thankEsther for is, when I wrote my first article, she said, “I want tonickname you Indiana Jones.” I tried to talk her out of that,but as you know, she is very persuasive. So thanks to Esther,now everyone says there is an Indiana Jones. Thanks! Justkidding, Esther. It was wonderful meeting you, and I thankyou for a job well done and wish you the best of luck.

Well, I have got to go. We are on our way to Indianapolisto get Jodi registered at the Indiana School for the Blind.

Signing out — Indiana Jones

From INDIANAMike JONES

National Director


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District 7 Holstein ShowJuly 12, 2014 • Judge Nathan Thomas

70 Head Shown • Reported by Barb Lumley

Spring Heifer Calf1. (JR) Ashley Hawvermale; 2. (JR) LoganTopp; 3. (JR) Shannon Akers

Winter Heifer Calf1. Lingle Holstein Farms; 2. (JR) Tanner Topp;3. Lingle Holstein Farms

Fall Heifer Calf1. Lingle Holstein Farms; 2. (JR) MarissaTopp; 3. Lingle Holstein Farms

Summer Yearling1. (JR) Anna, Adam, David Miley; 2. BrookHollow Farm; 3. (JR) Sarah Phillips

Spring Yearling1. Anna, Adam, David Miley; 2. (JR) TimGunkleman; 3. (JR) Allison Mangun

Winter Yearling1. (JR) Logan & Wyatt Schlauch; 2. LingleHolstein Farm; 3. Raygor Farms LLC

Fall Yearling1. (JR) Logan & Wyatt Schlauch; 2. (JR)Tanner Topp

Junior Champion Junior ShowWinter Calf, Tanner Topp

Reserve Junior Champion Junior ShowFall Calf, Marissa Topp

Junior Champion Open ShowWinter Calf, Lingle Holstein Farms

Four-Year-Old Cow1. Brook Hollow Farm; 2. (JR) Adam Miley;3. Lingle Holstein Farms

Five-Year-Old Cow1. Brook Hoillow Farm; 2. Brook HollowFarm; 3. Paul Haskins

Aged Cow1. Brook Hollow Farm

125,000 Pound Cow1. Brook Hollow Farm

Senior Champion Junior ShowFour-Year-Old, Adam Miley

Senior Champion Open ShowFour-Year-Old, Brook Hollow Farm

Reserve Senior Champion Open ShowSecond Four-Year-Old, Adam Miley

Grand Champion Junior ShowFour-Year-Old, Adam Miley

Reserve Grand Champion Junior ShowSenior Two-Year-Old, David Miley

Grand Champion Open ShowFour-Year-Old, Brook Hollow Farm

Reserve Grand Champion Open ShowSenior Three-Year-Old, Miley Holsteins

Hon. Mention Grand Champion Open ShowSecond Four-Year-Old, Adam Miley

Best Three Females1. Miley Holsteins

Produce of Dam1. Miley Holsteins; 2. Toppglen; 3. LingleHolstein Farms

Get of Sire1. Toppglen

Premier BreederBrook Hollow FarmPremier Exhibitor

Brook Hollow Farm

Reserve Junior Champion Open ShowSecond Winter Calf, Tanner Topp

Junior Best Three Females1. Lingle Holstein Farms; 2. Toppglenn; 3.Miley Holsteins

Junior Two-Year-Old1. (JR) Miley Holsteins, Anna Miley; 2. BrookHollow Farm

Senior Two-Year-Old1. (JR) David Miley; 2. Brook Hollow Farm;3. Miley Holsteins

Junior Three-Year-Old1. Brook Hollow Farm; 2. Lingle HolsteinFarms; 3. Brook Hollow Farms; 4. (JR) MileyHolsteins, Adam Miley

Senior Three-Year-Old1. Miley Holsteins; 2. Raygor Farm LLC; 3.Paul Haskins

Intermediate Champion Junior ShowSenior Two-Year-Old, David Miley

Reserve Intermediate Champion Junior ShowJunior Two-Year-Old, Anna Miley

Honorable Mention Intermediate ChampionJunior Three-Year-Old, Adam MileyIntermediate Champion Open Show

Senior Three-Year-Old, Miley HolsteinsReserve Intermediate Champion Open ShowJunior Three-Year-Old, Brook Hollow Farm

Honorable Mention Intermediate ChampionSenior Two-Year-Old, David Miley

District 7 Show Report


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From Your Regional Representative…

By Glenn Sageser

This is the time of year when we pause to think about all we have to be grateful for. At Holstein Association USA, we can count a long list of blessings—among them, our terrific members. We hope to continue our relationship with you in 2015, providing products and services, and important information to help you operate a profitable Registered Holstein dairy in the New Year.

Meanwhile, here are some of the things that are going on right now at HAUSA:Check out our website to find two online genetic tools, free to Holstein breeders, that can help you make better mating decisions using more of the genomic information gained from testing your animals:

Genomic Inbreeding CalculatorYou can use this to predict the impact of inbreeding on potential matings. Enter the registration number for one female and up to ten potential mates; the Inbreeding Calculator will give you the expected inbreeding percentage of the resulting offspring and compare it to the breed average. It will also assess the economic impact inbreeding would have on the performance of the offspring. The results display the Predicted Transmitting Abilities (PTAs) for several traits that offspring would have and also adjust those PTAs for inbreeding depression.

The Calculator also now can show you genomic inbreeding levels for potential matings compared to the pedigree inbreeding value that has been available. To find it from the main menu, click on Pedigree Information and then select it in the dropdown menu.

Haplotype Information on the Family TreeNew to the Family Tree is the addition of haplotype codes recorded for an animal and its sire and dam. The Family Tree Search, free on the HAUSA website, allows you to view up to five generations of lineage for an animal, including various identification information, and to take note of any genetic codes recorded for animals in the Family Tree. To access the Family Tree,

use the Animal Search for an animal using the Animal Search function and click on the individual’s registration number on the results page. Or from the main menu, click on Pedigree Information and select Family Tree Search from the dropdown menu. Remember that Holstein Association USA will be switching to only 840 ear tags for official animal identification, on Jan. 1, 2015. This change anticipates the USDA Animal Disease Traceability rule for animal movement, which goes into effect on March 1.

Official 840 tags are available in most of the same sizes as traditional Holstein tags, as alternatives or complementary to the 840 RFID button. Make sure you have a premises ID number from your state Department of Agriculture, then call our Customer Service at 800.952.5200 when you are ready to order your next set of ear tags. Animals with older-style ear tags are grandfathered in and won’t have to be retagged to cross state borders, however.

If you aren’t enrolled in Holstein COMPLETE yet, now is the time to do so. For a single annual fee, COMPLETE bundles together membership, registrations, classification, internet pedigrees, TriStar™ production records, and the Red Book or Red Book Plus/MultiMate software. You’ll receive a 5 percent discount on all genomic tests you order. Go to our website, www.holsteinusa.com, click on Products & Services in the main menu, then Holstein COMPLETE.

If you’re still puzzling over what to give for the holidays, check out our Holstein Online Shop. You can connect to it from our website, or go to: http://www.cafepress.com/holsteinusa. Lots of good stuff there!

Once again, thanks for doing business with us. 2014 was a great year for the dairy business—let’s hope 2015 continues that trend. Please call me at 502.321.8670 if you want to learn more about Holstein programs that can help you make a profit, to provide on-farm service, or to just ask a question.

Fall is goingstrong, and you’reall probably goingfull bore with littletime to waste. Onegreat timesaver formanaging yourgenetics easily andefficiently isEnlight, a newweb-based tool. Accessible on a com-puter or tablet, Enlight is free to anyproducer who is genomic testing theirHolstein cattle. All genomic samplessubmitted by Enlight users will be ana-lyzed using CLARIFIDE®, a DNA-markertechnology for optimizing the selectionand management of dairy animals.Enlight allows users to log on and viewcomplete genetic information,

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including any genomic results, bysimply logging onto the web site atwww.EnlightDairy.com.

Enlight is updated the day newgenomic evaluations are available,allowing producers much quicker accessto their latest information than everbefore. It’s a password-protectedwebsite, so you won’t have to install orupgrade to new software — the latestversion is always available online andworks within your web browser. And itcomes with a series of tutorial videos,user guides that will help you under-stand and make the best use of theprogram.

Enlight gives you immediate accessto a wide range of reporting and analyt-ical tools, along with official animalidentification, breed benchmarks andreports such as a youngstock, herd andgenetic conditions. We update thewebsite each evening with the latestinformation from the Holstein herd-book, so when you identify newanimals with the Association, they willautomatically appear in Enlight oncethey are enrolled in the Holstein herd-book. Enlight puts your herd’s geneticdata at your fingertips, allowing you toanalyze and use it in ways that are mostuseful to you. The tool makes the

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Whiteleather Sizzle 1440-ET EX 92 EXMS • Grand Champion Holstein NAILE 2014• All Ohio 4-Year-Old 2013• All Ohio 3-Year-Old 2012• 4th Place Ohio State Fair National Futurity 2012

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Harvest Hills Holstein SaleA Beautiful Evening! A Great Crowd! A Successful Sale! We Thank You!

CONSIGNORS BUYERSCharles Cameron/Daniel Bingamon Isabella Kiko Springhill, Chris Lang Ashley Ripley McDouganOhio River Syndicate Austin Trbovich Springway Farm, William Burkhart John Hartline Marion Mullet Jared HardingTed Renner Marcus Miller Charles Smith Dan SchlabachCharles Duncan John HahnHoward Bickel Strouble Farms, LTDNathan Steel Brad CarterCurtis Bickel Pine Grove Farm, Terry Gaskill Clay Hershberger Don & Jackie Bickel Silver Creek Dairy Caldwell Dairy Farm Tony King Andrew Dawson Joshua Bingamon Rich-Mar Farm, Richard Bardall Aaron Steiner Ron & Terri EssichPlainfield Farms, Don Simpson Aaron AmstutzAdam Neider David & Michael EvansEdwin Miller Ethan Booth John Mark Weaver Emmanuel R. Yoder James Rowe Michael CrawfordWayne & Steven Specht Cole, McKenna, Claire SchaeferRay Twining Scott Zimmerman Jared Harding Cameron Mizer/Austin Yoder Pine Tree Dairy Alvin Swartz Jim Steiner Doug Henderson Elmer Steiner Harvest Hills Syndicate Amos Steiner Robert Ackley Mahlon Barkman

A Special Thank You to Don Simpson who donated a July calf; Minerva Dairy who donated a Cheese Basket and District III Holstein Club, who donated a Bonnie Mohr print,

Under the Autumn Oaks, to be auctioned off to benefit the District III Holstein Junior Activity Fund. Thank You to the Buyers: Plainfield Farms, Don & Danette Simpson & Family,

Springway Farms, William & Nancy Burkhart & Family, Doug Henderson, & the Harvest Hills Syndicate.

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO MAKING OUR SALE A SUCCESS!

~District 3 Holstein Club


It was a beautiful fall evening, as a large crowd watched the consignments parade the sale ring at the Harvest Hills Holstein Sale held Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, Dover, Ohio. A nice selection of registered Holsteins was presented to the bidders and when the sale ended, forty four (44) live lots, all ages, averaged $2590. The thirty nine (39) cows and bred heifers sold for an average of $2720. Volume buyer was John Hahn, Minerva, Ohio who purchased thirteen (13) consignments. Topping the sale at $3500 was Lot 30, Springway Epic Chrissy, purchased by David and Michael D. Evans, Minerva, Ohio and consigned by Springway Farms, William Burkhart, Magnolia, Ohio. A big, strong, bred heifer due in December to Dolce, she was sired by Generations Epic from a Good Plus 83 Domain, with the next thirteen(13) dams all classified Very Good or Excellent. Lot 29, Steel-Lane Gabor Marley, a recently fresh three year old with 25541 pounds of milk and 1107 pounds of butterfat at two years, was the choice of Aaron Amstutz, Wooster, Ohio for $3450. She was a tall, dairy daughter of Willow-Marsh-CC Gabor with beautiful veining in her udder, her dam an Excellent 90 Baxter daughter. She was consigned by Nathan Steel, Dover, Ohio. Jared Harding, New Philadelphia, Ohio chose Lot 7, Wabash-Way CM Loreal, for $3300. A big, strong bred heifer consigned by Ted Renner, Dalton, Ohio, she was due in December to Dashawn, sired by E-Longview CM-ET, from a Very Good 87 Toystory dam with a long string of records up to 36560 milk, and an Excellent 90 second dam with 41440 pounds of milk, 1556 butterfat, and 1207 protein. Lot 12, Future-Visions SHT Paradise, sold for $3300 to Strouble Farms LTD, North Canton, Ohio. Recently fresh and milking 75 pounds, she was a Picston Shottle daughter from an Excellent 91 Durham dam with six more Excellent dams in the pedigree. She was consigned by Curtis Bickel, Wilmington, Ohio. Ethan Booth, Carrollton, Ohio, purchased Springway Palermo Avis for $3300, another bred


heifer consigned by Springway Farms, William Burkhart, Magnolia, Ohio. Due in December to Dolce, her dam was a Good Plus 83 Jeeves daughter from eight generations of Very Good and Excellent dams. Lot 26, Redien Acres Avis-Red, a recently fresh and fancy Red and White daughter of KHW Kite Advent-Red sold for $3200 to Rich-Mar Farms, Richard Bardall, Tippecanoe, Ohio and was consigned by Adam Neider, Carrollton, Ohio. She had just been classified Good Plus 83 at 2 years. Her dam was a Good Plus 84 Rocket-Red daughter, with Excellent dams in the pedigree. A Few More of the Top Sellers:Lot 5: $3150 Buyer, Austin TrbovichConsigner Springway Farms, William Burkhart, Magnolia, OH

Lot 22: $3100 Buyer, Andy Dawson, Shelby, OHConsignor Aaron Steiner, Marshallville, OH

Lot 41: $3000 Buyer, David & Michael Evans, Minerva, OHConsigner, Pine-Tree Dairy Marshallville,OH

Lot 37: $3000 Buyer, David & Michael Evans, Minerva, OHConsignor, Wayne & Steven Specht, Dover, OH

Lot 50: $3000 Buyer, Brad Carter, Dalton, OHConsignor, Robert Ackley, East Liberty, OH Items donated with the proceeds to benefit the District III Holstein Junior Activity Fund sold prior to the start of the sale. A Bonnie Mohr painting, Under the Autumn Oaks, sold for $225 to Don Simpson, Plainfield Farms, Belmont, Ohio. A cheese basket donated by Minerva Dairy sold for $110 to William Burkhart, Springway Farms, Magnolia, Ohio. Plainfield T Shelly, a July 1, 2014 heifer calf donated by Plainfield Farms, Don Simpson and Family, Belmont, Ohio, sold to the Harvest Hills Syndicate for $650 and was then donated back to be resold. She was purchased for $550 by Doug Henderson, Scio, Ohio.

Auctioneer for the sale was Randall Kiko, Salem, Ohio, with Ted Renner, Dalton, Ohio, reading the pedigrees. Ringmen were Ken Janes, Steve Cronebaugh, and Chad Griffith. The sale was managed by the District III Holstein Club.

Harvest Hills Holstein Sale Averages $2,590By Barb Lumley

Dairy People are Friends Together in Sunshine and in Shade

by Barb Lumley

Dairy farmers are a “special breed”. How does a person become a dairy farmer? Some are “born” dairy farmers. They accompany parents to the barn to milk the cows in their baby buggy or stroller. They listen to the mooing of the cows and the hum of the milking machine, and it

becomes a soothing sound for them. They grow up a part of the daily routine, following Mom and Dad, and sometimes Grandpa and Grandma, everywhere. As they grow up, the cows become a part of their life, a life they learn to love. Some are “city kids” who become good friends with farm kids. They like visiting the farm, helping with chores, feeding baby calves, helping unload hay, dips in the farm pond, and helping to get dairy calves ready to show at the county fair. They see a good life and happy people and decide it is a life they want to live. Some are grown-ups who looked at country life and decided it was the kind of life they wanted, in spite of the hard work, the lack of profit, the unexpected set- backs, and the unpredictability of Mother Nature and milk prices.

Some who become dairy farmers are very successful. They work hard, listen to those who have succeeded before them, try new ideas, find that special way to make their lives better, and they have good luck. There are those who work hard, listen to those who have succeeded before them, try new ideas, and try to find that special way to make their life better, but due to low milk prices, everyday problems, and bad luck, they spend their entire lives trying to get ahead. In spite of that, they love their cows, their way of life, and they keep going.

There are those who just want to milk 40 or 50 cows and there are those who want to milk 400 or 500 or

more. There are those who want to have a “hands on approach” and work personally with their cows. There are those who want to help do the work, but prefer to be the “boss”, doing their job as managers with some employees. And there are those to whom dairy farming is strictly a “business investment” and is run as such, with hired employees running the farm, and the owners seldom there.

For some dairy farmers their goal is the highest herd average or the best average pounds of milk per day in the tank. They bring in experts to fine tune the rations and go to special effort to meet that goal. Other dairy farmers prefer to pasture their cows, feed a simple ration, work to keep costs low, and make a profit. Having the highest herd average isn’t a goal. Some breed for type, hoping to breed an Excellent or that fancy show cow. Some are passionate about owning registered cows and the value of the registration paper, utilizing those papers by consigning to sales and selling top genetics. Others could care less about registration papers, but they still want good cows that give lots of milk and make them a profit. The breed of the cows doesn’t matter. They can be red and white, black and white, brown, or a golden color. They all love great cows, whether it is one breaking a national milk record or one being nominated All-American or that special old cow that has been with them for years and years.

Along the way dairy farmers will embrace those people who are involved in the dairy industry in so many ways. Milk haulers, veterinarians, hoof trimmers, AI technicians, equipment dealers, auctioneers, classifiers, milk testers, and many, many more. They all become part of the “dairy family”.

While dairy farmers all have different ideas of how they want to do things and what they hope to accomplish, they all have one thing in common. They care about their fellow dairy farmers and the people involved in the dairy industry. They mourn losses together and celebrate victories together. Fire, storms, flooding, building collapses, accidents, sickness, or just helping to round-up some heifers that got out, or a youth needing a pair of white show pants, no matter the tragedy or problem, dairy people will be there to help. In times of need, they are there for each other. They will work together to help in any way necessary, and to provide whatever is needed to make things better, including love and prayers. It is all these things that make dairy farmers a “special breed”!


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Ohio 4-H Places 1st at 46th Annual Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Harrisburg, PA

Ohio 4-H team members Tanner Topp, Ella Jackson, Hannah Dye and Kaleb Kliner each contributed to an overall high team score in the 4-H division.

Ohio had 3 of the Top 5 4-H Individuals 1st: Hannah Dye 2nd: Ella Jackson 4th: Tanner Topp

Ohio also placed 2nd in Oral Reasons and did very well in the individual breed classes: 1st: Ayshires and Holsteins 2nd: Brown Swiss and Jerseys 5th: Guernseys


Ohio 4-H Places 2nd at 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Madison, WI at 2014 World Dairy Expo

Ohio 4-H team members Tanner Topp, Ella Jackson, Hannah Dye and Kaleb Kliner placed 2nd, with only one point separating Ohio from the 1st place team.

Ohio had 3 of the Top 5 4-H Individuals 3rd: Ella Jackson (11th in Oral Reasons) 8th: Hannah Dye (4th in Oral Reasons) 9th: Tanner Topp (10th in Oral Reasons)

Ohio 4-H Teams Excel At National ContestsContributed by Coaches, Bonnie Ayars and Sherry Smith

2014 Maryland Boot Camp. 35 aspiring judging team candidates, 5 volunteers and 2 staff members spent a weekend preparing for the selection and formation of Ohio’s 2014 National Judging Teams.

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We’d like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate Esther Welch on

her superb performance through many successful years of service as the face of the Ohio Holstein Association while establishing the Ohio News one of the

premier state publications. Best wishes in retirement—you will be missed!

Rohaven HolsteinsRobert W. Haskins and Family17219 Mishey Road | Butler, Ohio 44822PH: 740.694.0122 (Bob & Jan) or 419.618.4028 (Paul)Email: [email protected] 26,155M 3.9% 1,022F 3.2% 836P

SUPERb performers in our herd by 1HO8778 Charlesdale SUPERstition-ETRohaven Super Bonita VG-85 VG-MS (Super x Dane x Emory x EX-91-2E Belltone)691NM$ +1762M +54F +47P +5.7PL +2.68SCS +1.6DPR +1.78UDC +2187GTPI2-1 306d 23,810M 3.8% 1,157F 3.2% 757P3-0 333d 32,030M 3.9% 1,235F 3.3% 1,051FFresh again @ 4-1 with 134# 4.5%F 3.2%P on her fi rst test!

Rohaven Super Bonafi de VG-85 VG-MS (Super x Encino)2-4 364d 33,030M 3.5% 1,143F 3.0% 992P3-5 249d 29,997M 3.1% 919F 2.8% 840P inc.

Rohaven Super Image GP-81 GP-MS (Super x Baxter)2-1 365d 32,332M 3.4% 1095F 3.0% 960PFresh again @ 3-4 & averaging 126# on fi rst fi ve test days

Rohaven Super Kabot GP-82 GP-MS (Super x Colby)2-4 307d 25,616M 3.8% 965 3.1% 787PFresh again @ 3-4 with fi rst fi ve test days over 100#

Rohaven Super Kross GP-81 GP-MS (Super x Pronto)2-3 365d 29,213M 4.2% 1226F 3.3% 973PFresh again @ 3-6 with 128# & 126# on fi rst two tests

SUPERb...Simply

Bonita had already established herself as one of our best all-around performers in our

herd prior to getting genomic results in July and jumping nearly 180NM$! We are now

awaiting genomic results on her recently fresh Clark daughter

and Massey yearling.

We are milking seven total SUPER daughters and believe they will continue to be SUPERb...

we are breeding for.


Ohio’s 4-H Dairy Judging Team Places 7th at the North American contest in Louisville, KY.

The Ohio team members consisted of Alexandra Houck, Ethan Starkey, Louie Liming, and Lee Hesler. As a team , they were 7th out of 27 teams and Alexandra was 7th high individual.

Ohio 4-H Dairy Team tied for 5th place and Honorable Mention at the National Quiz Bowl

Competition held in Louisville, KYTeam members included Nicole Walters, Christina Coler, Levi Plocher, and Tanner Topp. They were escorted and coached by Mike Janik and Julie Martig. Nicole also placed 8th in the written test scores. A Special Thanks to Farm and Dairy for sponsoring the team jackets!

Thank-You, Bonnie Ayars and Sherry Smithfor Coaching our Youth!


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The Great American Milk Drive

The nation’s milk processors and dairy farmers have come together with Feeding America, America’s largest network of food banks, for the Great American Milk Drive—the �rst-ever nationwide program that encourages consumers to donate milk to hungry families.

More than 50 million Americans are food insecure, and 37 million use food banks across the country to provide food to feed themselves and their families. The demand for dairy within food banks is high, but the supply is low.

Locally, ADA Mideast has been promoting the Great American Milk Drive through traditional and social media. A new video featuring the Hupp dairy farm family from Licking Co. was added to OhioDairyFarmers.com and debuted during September Hunger Action Month to further promote the campaign.

We’re making it easy for people to buy milk and donate it to their local food pantry for as little as $5.00. All it takes is a simple text or click of a mouse: www.milklife.com/give. Every dollar collected will go to purchase and deliver fresh, nutritious milk to hungry families. Checko� dollars are not used to purchase foods for donation. Since the program kicked o� in April more than 95,000 gallons of milk have been donated to bene�t local food banks.

“As a dairy farmer, I’m proud to partner with milk processors to support the Great American Milk Drive.”

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TOP 10Home of 3 of the top 10 cows in the breed

Pat, Jake, Jim, Steve and Andy Buschur Steve cell: (+1) 937-423-7108 [email protected]://plainknollholsteins.com www.facebook.com/buschur-dairy-farm

Ammon-Peachey Super 7068 VG-86 DOM2-11 3x 365d 28,914M 3.5% 1021F 3.1% 901PSuper 7068 is Saturday’s dam. She is off to a good start milking 135# and is ready to flush.

Sire: SuperstitionDam: Pine-Tree Martha Sheen-ET VG-86 DOM2nd Dam: Pine-Tree Missy Martha VG-86 GMD DOM3rd Dam: Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy EX-92-3E GMD DOMHolstein International’s Global Cow of the Year 2014

Super Sampler - 07HO12236• Sired by Mr OCD Robust Donatello.• Available from Select Sires• The highest milk and gTPI Donetello son

S-S-I Shamrock Ming 7380 VG-851-09 3x 365d 26,208M 3.7% 980F 3.2% 850P

Sire: ShamrockDam: Roylane Shot Mindy 2079-ET VG-86 DOM2nd Dam: Seagull-Bay Oman Mirror VG-86 DOM

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PlAIn-KnOll DOnA BAyOneT

Ming 7380 is Plain-Knoll Dona Bayonet’s dam.

Embryo’s will be available from all of these cows.Please feel free to contact us with your inquiries.

THe BUSCHUR FAMIly

He has impressive numbers:+2531gTPI +872NM$+2059M +89F +0.05% +74P +0.04%+6.1PL +2.82SCS +1.3DPR 7.8%SCE+3.07PTAT +2.53UDC +1.45FLC

S-S-I Mogul Saturday8013-eT VG-86 DOM1st Lact. 156d 15,408M 3.3% 504F 2.8% 431P inc.

introducing number 4 GTPI cow in the breed!Sire: MogulDam: Ammon-Peachy Super 7068-ET VG-86 DOM

We are flushing Saturday’s 2 full sisters Super7913 and Salts8018. “Watch for them in December...they’re high, too!”

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Three of the Ten Best of the Breed

Ammon-Peachey Super 7068 VG-86 DOM2-11 3x 365d 28,914M 3.5% 1021F 3.1% 901PShe is off to a good start, milking 135# and is ready to flush.


DAM OF BAYONET S-S-I Shamrock Ming 7380 VG-851-09 3x 365d 26,208M 3.7% 980F 3.2% 850PSire: ShamrockDam: Roylane Shot Mindy 2079-ET VG-86 DOM2nd Dam: Seagull-Bay Oman Mirror VG-86 DOMMing 7380 is Plain-Knoll Dona Bayonet’s dam

Plain-Knoll Dona BayonetSuper Sampler - 07HO12236• Sired by Mr OCD Robust Donatello.• Available from Select Sires• The highest milk and gTPI Donetello sonHe has impressive numbers!+2531gTPI +872NM$+2059M +89F +0.05% +74P +0.04%+6.1PL +2.82SCS +1.3DPR 7.8%SCE+3.07PTAT +2.53UDC +1.45FLC

A warm welcome to the Association’s new Executive Director, Tom Thorbahn, and Ohio News Editor, Jackie Bickel!

Cows, bulls, and embryos always for sale.

RANKED # 4S-S-I Mogul Saturday 8013-ET VG-86 DOM1st Lact. 156d 15,408M 3.3% 504F 2.8% 431P inc.Introducing number 4 GTPI cow in the breed!

Sire: MogulDam: Ammon-Peachy Super 7068-ET VG-86 DOMWe are flushing Saturday’s 2 full sisters Super7913 & Salts 8018“Watch for them in December...they’re high, too!”

Pat, Jake, Jim, Steve and Andy BuschurSteve cell: 937-423-7108buschurdairy@gmail.comwww.plainknollholsteins.comwww.facebook.com/buschur-dairy-farmHOLSTEINSTHE BUSCHUR

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• Will be classified in January

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• Calved in June with Spectrum Heifer Calf

Thanks to Pine Tree Dairy for purchasing her full sister

Matriarch & Rising StarOur

• Lifetime M 151580 F 5294 3.5 P 4880 3.2 • Calved 08/19/2014 • Starting her 6th lactation with 115lb. and 4.7% Fat on her third test date

• Advent x Baileybeeny R Treasure EX 91 2X All-American• 8 More VG/EX Dams Back to Sky- Hi Mars Helen EX 92 4E

• Four Damartini Attitude embryos transferred

Thank You to all buyers of our consignments in 2014!

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Our

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DAM OF BAYONET S-S-I Shamrock Ming 7380 VG-851-09 3x 365d 26,208M 3.7% 980F 3.2% 850PSire: ShamrockDam: Roylane Shot Mindy 2079-ET VG-86 DOM2nd Dam: Seagull-Bay Oman Mirror VG-86 DOMMing 7380 is Plain-Knoll Dona Bayonet’s dam

Pat, Jake, Jim, Steve and Andy BuschurSteve cell: 937-423-7108buschurdairy@gmail.comwww.plainknollholsteins.comwww.facebook.com/buschur-dairy-farm

In MemoriamFall is going

strong, and you’reall probably goingfull bore with littletime to waste. Onegreat timesaver formanaging yourgenetics easily andefficiently isEnlight, a newweb-based tool. Accessible on a com-puter or tablet, Enlight is free to anyproducer who is genomic testing theirHolstein cattle. All genomic samplessubmitted by Enlight users will be ana-lyzed using CLARIFIDE®, a DNA-markertechnology for optimizing the selectionand management of dairy animals.Enlight allows users to log on and viewcomplete genetic information,

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including any genomic results, bysimply logging onto the web site atwww.EnlightDairy.com.

Enlight is updated the day newgenomic evaluations are available,allowing producers much quicker accessto their latest information than everbefore. It’s a password-protectedwebsite, so you won’t have to install orupgrade to new software — the latestversion is always available online andworks within your web browser. And itcomes with a series of tutorial videos,user guides that will help you under-stand and make the best use of theprogram.

Enlight gives you immediate accessto a wide range of reporting and analyt-ical tools, along with official animalidentification, breed benchmarks andreports such as a youngstock, herd andgenetic conditions. We update thewebsite each evening with the latestinformation from the Holstein herd-book, so when you identify newanimals with the Association, they willautomatically appear in Enlight oncethey are enrolled in the Holstein herd-book. Enlight puts your herd’s geneticdata at your fingertips, allowing you toanalyze and use it in ways that are mostuseful to you. The tool makes the

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Honoring Esther Welchon August 16, 2014

From left: Dallas Rynd, Randall Kiko, Esther Welch


JAMES R. “JIM” RUPP, 72, of Seville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014, at Wooster Community Hospital.

He was born Aug. 18, 1942, in Akron to the late Ralph and Arlene (Mullet) Rupp and lived most of his life in the Sterling and Seville areas.

Jim graduated from Norwayne High School in 1960 and married SharonWalder on July 6, 1980. They had been happily married for 34 years.

He was a dairy farmer and co-owner of Rupp-Vue Dairy Farm in Sterling.He had been an active member of Rittman Apostolic Christian Church for 37 years and the Ohio Holstein Association, District 7.

The light of Jim’s life was his family and farming. He especially enjoyedspending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be truly

missed by all who knew him. Surviving are his wife, Sharon; daughters, Anna (Brian) Jentes of Wooster, Esther (Andrew) Raifsnider of Burbank, Rachel (Jeffrey) Snyder of Wooster and Naomi (Jeff) Miller of Berlin; grandchildren, Brianna and Jamison Jentes, Brandon, Adam, Isaac and Bethany Raifsnider, Hayden Snyder and Alayna and Jaron Miller; brothers, Earl (Pat) Rupp of Sterling, Ron (Peggy) Rupp of Wooster, John Rupp of Jeromesville, Tom Rupp, Bill (Sandi) Rupp and Jeff (Lisa) Rupp, all of Sterling; a sister, Sue Rupp of Seville; and mother-in-law, Martha Walder of Rittman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law, Don Walder.

Services were Saturday, Nov. 1 at Rittman Apostolic Christian Church, 10699 Steiner Road, Rittman, with ministers of the church officiating.

Burial was in the Apostolic Cemetery.For online obituary and condolences, visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.Memorial contributions may be made to Rittman Apostolic ChristianChurch; or Sterling Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 35, Sterling 44276.

OWEN R. SHUTT, 55, of Baltic died Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born Sept. 2, 1959 in Millersburg to the late Roland R. and Marcille (Funk) Shutt. He was a 1978 graduate of Garaway High School and a 1982 graduate of Ohio State University. Hewas formerly employed at Andreas Farms in Sugarcreek, had officiatedHigh School Basketball games for many years and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye Fan. Owen was also a long-time member of the Ohio Holstein Association and resided in District 7.

He is survived by his sister Glenda (Tom) Wise of Baltic, brothers Paul(Becky) Shutt of Baltic and Dean Shutt of Strasburg and several niecesand nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant brother.

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District 5 Holstein ShowJune 23, 2013, Circleville, Ohio

Judge John Hawvermale • 26 Head ShowReported by Judy Wolford

Spring Heifer Calf (3)1. Silver-Mist Colt O Malley-Red, Silver-Mist;2. (JR) Ray-Jo Redburst Calfzilla, EmmaMathews; 3. (JR) Ray-Jo Absolute Lois Lee,Maggie Mathews

Winter Heifer Calf (4)1. Silver-Mist Colt Culater-Red; 2. (JR) Ray-JoAtwood Jessie, Maggie Mathews; 3. (JR) Ray-Jo Absolute Sequin-Red, Emma Mathews; 4.(JR) Conrad Atwood Lynx, Maylon Conrad

Fall Heifer Calf (3)1. (JR) Shenghigh Smist Atwood Wisk, TylerBland; 2. Silver-Mist Colt P Colbalt, Silver-Mist; 3. (JR) Conrad Summer Skittle, MacraeConrad

Summer Yearling (3)1. (JR) Conrad Shotzy Yahtzee-Red, MacyConrad; 2. (JR) Ray-Jo Redburst Saucy, BriceWalker; 3. (JR) Conrad Gold Chip Twilight

Winter Yearling (1)1. (JR) Conrad Braxton Paxie, Mikayla &Maylon Conrad

Junior Show Reserve Junior Champion and Open Show Reserve Junior Champion

Conrad Farms Summer Skittle, Macy ConradJunior Show Grand Champion and

Open Show Grand ChampionConrad Sam Sadie, Macy Conrad

Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion and Open Show Reserve Grand Champion

Conrad Advent Gloria-Red, Macy ConradSenior Showmanship Champion

Mikayla ConradIntermediate Showmanship Champion

Emma MathewsBeginner Showmanship Champion

Maggie Mathews

Fall Yearling (2)1. (JR) Ray-Jo Mockingbird Judy, EmmaMathews; 2. Greenlea BW Mar-Red-ET,Silver-Mist

Junior Best 3 (3)1. Conrad Farms; 2. Bickel Family Farms; 3.Silver-Mist

Junior Two-Year-Old (1)1. (JR) Conrad Windbrook Drop, MacraeConrad

Senior Two-Year-Old (1)1. Lawrence-Haven Destry All That, Silver-Mist

Senior Three-Year-Old (1)1. (JR) Conrad Advent Gloria-Red, MacyConrad; 2. (JR) Conrad Gabor Misty,Mikayla & Macrae Conrad

Four-Year-Old Cow (1)1. (JR) Conrad Million Denny, Macy Conrad

Five-Year-Old Cow (1)1. Silver-Mist Advent Botox, Silver-Mist

Aged Cow (1)1. (JR) Conrad Sam Sadie, Macy Conrad

Junior Show Junior Champion and Open Show Junior Champion

Shenghigh Smist Atwood Wisk, Tyler Bland

District 5 Show Report

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Memorial services were held on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014 at 11a.m. at the Baltic United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating. To share a memory and sign the guest register please visit the funeral home’s website, www.smithfuneral.com.

ROBERT “BOB” V. FELDWISCH, 64, New Knoxville, died at 7:44 p.m. Oct. 19, 2014, in Yorkshire.

He was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Lima, to Vernon and Joann Lammers Feldwisch, who survive in New Knoxville.

Also surviving is his loving companion, Karen Bergman, Yorkshire; a brother, David (Diane) Feldwisch, Houston, Texas; and two nephews, Philip Feldwisch and Peter Feldwisch, both of Houston, Texas.

He was a lifelong member of the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, and loved to sing in the church choir at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton, where his mother is choir director and where he made many friends. He was the fifth-generation owner/operator of the Feldwisch home farm.

He was a graduate of New Knoxville High School and a had a degree in dairy science from The Ohio State University. Through genetics he developed an outstanding dairy herd, which sent several male

animals to breeding services, including the number one red and white male in the world, Lawnboy, which has many offspring in many foreign countries.

He served on the board of directors of the former Farmer’s Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company and was on the board of directors of the New Knoxville Historical Society. He was an avid card player and loved playing cards with his many friends. He also was a baseball fan, especially of the Cincinnati Reds.

Memorials may be given to State of the Heart Hospice or New Knoxville Historical Society. Condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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District 15 Holstein ShowSeptember 5, 2014 • Highland County FairJudge Keith Topp• 68 Head of Cattle Shown

16 Junior Exhibitors • 8 Farms Exhibited

Senior Showmanship Winners1. Loren Quallen; 2. Cheyenne Rhodes; 3.Elliot Durbin; 4. Brice Walker

Intermediate Showmanship Winners1. Sarah Quallen; 2. Emma Mathews; 3.Sarah Francis; 4. Kerrigan Meeker

Junior Showmanship Winners1. Caili Baumann; 2. Maggie Mathews; 3.Natasha Davidson; 4. McKenna Schaefer

Junior Heifer Calf (10)1. Southern-Hills WB Ashlyn , Shelby & JennaGriffith; 2. Bottom-Line Atwood Bianca,Bottom-Line Farm; 3. (JR) Maple Rey Schapel,Kerrigan Meeker; 4. Bottom-Line WinstonAlly, Bottom-Line Farm

Intermediate Heifer Calf (8)1. SH-SW Ashock Rosalynd, Shelby & JennaGriffith; 2. Southern-Hills Arm Minnow,Southern-Hills Holsteins; 3. (JR) Ray-JoAtwood Jessie, Jessie Crawford; 4. (JR) Gar-len Atwood Teal, Loren Quallen

Senior Heifer Calf (7)1. (JR) Karebears Redburst Sasha, EmmaMathews; 2. Ms Southern-Edge Lainey-ET,Shelby & Jenna Griffith; 3. Express SMDAttitude Giggles, Bottom Line Farm; 4. (JR)Ray-Jo Atwood Jasmine, Emma Mathews

Summer Yearling (5)1. Lane-Oak Atwood Melody, Whitney Jones& Chad Griffith; 2. (JR) Karebears RedburstSaucy, Brice Walker; 3. Southern-Hills WFTrina, Southern-Hills Holsteins; 4. (JR) FutureManor Brady Bree, Cole Heger

Junior Yearling (6)1. (JR) Karebears Dempsey Elegance, EmmaMathews; 2. (JR) Gar-len Durable Beauty,Loren Quallen; 3. (JR) Future Manor DuskPeaches-Red, Cole Heger; 4. (JR) Maple ReySanchez Lulu, Hunter Meeker

Winter Yearling (4)1. (JR) Remmus Brady Bree, Cole Heger; 2.Southern-Hills Demp Lucille, Southern-HillsHolsteins; 3. Rubles Shot Elsie, Bottom-LineFarm

Senior Yearling (5)1. Gusty Knoll JB Martini-ET, JenniferMcCord; 2. (JR) Ray-Jo Mockingbird Judy,Emma Mathews; 3. Gusty Knoll JD Moscato-ET, Jennifer McCord; 4. Da-View SammyBoogie, Davidson Family

Junior Show Junior ChampionKarebears Redburst Sasha, Emma Mathews

Junior Show Reserve Junior ChampionKarebears Dempsey Elegance,

Emma MathewsOpen Show Junior Champion

Gusty Knoll JB Martini-ET, Jennifer McCordOpen Show Reserve Junior Champion

Southern Hills WB Ashlyn, Shelby & Jenna GriffithJunior Two-Year-Old (4)

1. (JR) Gar-len Bradnick Penny, LorenQuallen; 2. Ray-Jo Braxton Lady, BickelFamily Farm; 3. (JR) Cloverhill Farm Redwire-Red, Emma Mathews; 4. Southern-Hills GuthMouse, Southern-Hills Holsteins

Senior Two-Year-Old (4)1. Lane-Oak Advent Daisy, Whitney Jones &Chad Griffith; 2. Express SMD Duece Callie,Bottom-Line Farm; 3. Ray-Jo Contender Sass-Red, Bickel Family Farm

Junior Three-Year-Old (2)1. Lane-Oak Atwood Mariah, Whitney Jones& Chad Griffith; 2. (JR) Gar-len Time Cass,Loren Quallen

Senior Three-Year-Old (4)1. Southern-Hills Burny Marcy, Southern-HillsHolsteins; 2. (JR) Ray-Jo Durham Lucia, EmmaMathews; 3. (JR) Gar-len Dream Pee Wee,Sarah Quallen; 4. Express SMD ChanceBallad, Bottom-Line Farm

Junior Show Intermediate ChampionGar-len Bradnick Penny, Loren Quallen

Junior Show Intermediate Reserve ChampionRay-Jo Durham Lucia, Emma MathewsOpen Show Intermediate Champion

Lane-Oak Advent Daisy, Whitney Jones & Chad Griffith

Open Show Intermediate Reserve ChampionGar-len Bradnick Penny, Loren Quallen

District 15 Show Report Four-Year-Old Cow (4)1. Quiet Cove Goldwyn Franchise, BickelFamily Farm; 2. Dickey Million Panama,Bottom-Line Farm; 3. Rubles Magic, Bottom-Line Farm; 4. Da-View Moscow Keely,Davidson Family

Five-Year-Old Cow (3)1. Rubles Hi-Metro Dee Dee, Bottom-LineFarm; 2. (JR) Whiteleather Damian 1278Tillie, Emma Mathews; 3. Rubles BoltonSabrina, Bottom Line Farm

Dry Cow (1)1. Southern-Hills Altlc Maxine, Southern-HillsHolsteins

Aged Cow (1)1. Tru-Vision Gold Famous, Southern-HillsHolsteins

Junior Show Senior ChampionWhiteleather Damian 1278 Tillie,

Emma Mathews Open Show Senior Champion

Quiet Cove Goldwyn Franchise, Bickel Family Farm

Open Show Senior Reserve ChampionRubles Hi-Metro Dee Dee, Bottom-Line Farm

Junior Show Grand ChampionGar-len Bradnick Penny, Loren QuallenJunior Show Reserve Grand Champion

Whiteleather Damian 1278 Tillie, Emma Mathews

Open Show Grand ChampionLane-Oak Advent Daisy,

Whitney Jones & Chad GriffithOpen Show Reserve Grand ChampionGar-len Bradnick Penny, Loren Quallen

Best Udder1. Southern Hills Holsteins; 2. Quiet CoveGoldwyn Franchise, Bickel Family Farm; 3.Southern Hills Holsteins; 4. Rubles Hi-MetroDee Dee, Bottom Line Farm

Best Herd1. Southern Hills Holsteins; 2. Bickel FamilyFarm; 3. Bottom-Line Farm; 4. Southern HillsHolsteins

Premier Breeder1. Southern Hills Holsteins; 2. Bickel FamilyFarms

Premier Exhibitor1. Southern Hills Holsteins; 2. Bickel FamilyFarm

Premier Junior Exhibitor1. Emma Mathews; 2. Loren Quallen

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COLUMBUS, OH —What is the major buffer for maintaining optimum

rumen pH? A clever Dairy Quiz Bowl participant presses thebuzzer, is recognized by the moderator and provides theanswer as saliva. That is just how a small portion of theOhio 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl event was played this year.

On June 17, coaches and team members traveled fromall over the state to the Ohio and Nationwide 4-H Center toparticipate in this event. It includes both a Senior and aJunior division. Some are new at the competition, andothers have been coming for many years. However,everyone is willing to share camaraderie and a competitivespirit with each other. After a light breakfast with milk,participants complete a test to determine brackets. It isdouble elimination, so everyone has an opportunity toplay the game and be matched up with their rivals in a dual

that includes wisdom, quick recall, strategy and some fun.With 15 volunteers on hand to manage the event, there

are moderators, scorekeepers, timekeepers, door monitorsand bracket managers for both divisions. Each plays aspecial role in the successful management of the day’sactivities. With more teams than in the past eight years, itwas round after round of nearly 600 toss- up andteam questions that are posed as bonuses.

As the day progressed and between rounds, every-one took time for a pizza lunch and then an ice cream barsnack provided by the American Dairy Association andOhio Dairy Producers. This year, the Juniors had theopportunity to observe the final Senior round thatdetermined the champion. Then everyone relocated andwatched the final Junior round! Spontaneous cheers camefrom the audience as the winning teams proclaimed theirvictories.

Not only are high teams recognized, but awards arepresented to individuals who earn the highest score on thepre-test and most valuable players in each division.Following are the results of this year’s event!

Senior Division winning team: Champaign/Logan/Auglaize Counties represented by Ella Jackson, KadeyStarkey and Brennan Topp

Runners-up: Mahoning County team of Levi Plocher,Christina Coler, Sara Fraser and Rod Headland

High Test Score (3-way tie): Nicole Walters and KateSherman (Delaware County) and Ella Jackson (LoganCounty)

Most Valuable Player: Ella JacksonJunior Division winning team: Champaign/Logan

represented by Heath Starkey, Sam Jackson, MackenzieHoewischer and Cole Pond

Runners-up: Wayne County represented by ThomasGress, David Miley, Denice Wolf, Ashley Hawvermale andAdam Wolf (alternate)

High Test Score: Sam JacksonMost Valuable Player: Marissa ToppA special recognition was also named for the most

original nametags, and this was earned for the Senior teamfrom Delaware County; David Miley won the Juniordivision.

Ohio’s Statewide 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowlby Bonnie Ayars

Senior Division winning team: Champaign/Logan/Auglaize Counties represented by

Ella Jackson, Kadey Starkey, Brennan Topp

Junior Division runner-up team: Wayne County, represented byThomas Gress, David Miley, Ashley Hawvermale, Denice Wolf

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It’s De`ja` Vu All Over Again! Yogi Berra, manager, New York Yankees

(For the third time in five years!)

After placing third in the International Post-secondary Traditional Contest at the 2013 World Dairy Expo, the Ohio State ATI Dairy Cattle Judg-ing Team, represented by Marshall Overholt, Lau-ra Bond, Dan Grim, Meghan Thurston and coach, Royce Thornton, were once again invited to par-ticipate in the International Dairy Cattle Judging Tour and attend Royal Highland Show in Edin-burgh, Scotland and the Charlville Agricultural Show in Charlvill, Ireland from June 18 to July 2. Thank you to everyone who supported the team. Without your assistance, this trip would not have been possible.

Ohio State ATI 1328 Dover RoadWooster, OH 44691 330-287-1331 www.ati.osu.eduContact: Royce Thornton, Dairy Programs Coordinator330-287-1373 [email protected]

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The Queen’s CornerBy Allison Mangun

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, I would like to take some time to reflect on this past year. I am forever grateful for this opportunity to serve as the Ohio Holstein Queen. This

past year has been a growing experience for me. I have enjoyed

meeting breeders from across the s t a t e that own and exhibit high quality Holstein cattle. A significant moment of the year was being a part of the Ohio Holstein Futurity. Most of all I am thankful I was able to educate consumers and be a face for the dairy industry within Ohio.

Although March seems far way away, time will surely seem to fly by. I would like to encourage all young girls eligible to run for the Holstein Queen. It has been a great experience for me and it will definitely shape you into a well-rounded young professional.

National FFA Convention has just ended and as wore my jacket for the last time to receive my American Degree it was an awing experience. As I reflected on my time as an FFA member it truly inspired me to live in the moment. My time has flown which has taught me to take each thing as it comes because there is a reason and purpose for everything. While at convention I was able to assist with the National Dairy Handlers CDE. It was cool to see members perform to the best of their abilities. While being in awe of their natural skills and talents. We are sure going to be in great hands as we prepare scientist, salespersons, farmers, business men and women and a variety of other young professionals.

Thank you Ohio Holstein breeders for supporting and encouraging me throughout my year. I look forward to crowning the next Holstein Queen as I know she will have an excellent experience. Finally, this past year I have learned the importance of living in the moment and have been inspired by what people can accomplish.


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It seems like onlyyesterday I wasattending my firstDistrict Show,and I as lookback, I realize myyear is quicklydrawing to an end.

Throughout thissummer it has been theneatest thing seeing and meetingfellow dairymen and women fromacross the state of Ohio. I always seepeople I know at the Ohio State Fair,but it has been cool to connect peopleto where they actually live.

Another thing that I have enjoyedis seeing excellent cattle beingexhibited by great people. It wasamazing to see the grand championcow from one district show competeagainst the other at the State Fair. Itwas so fun watching the cows changeand mature throughout the showseason.

While at the shows I have beencontinually welcomed with openarms. People have been so willing tohelp and share in the excitement ofshow time. I would like to thank alleveryone for their continued support. Ilook forward to the District Shows inthe fall!

National Dairy Women at World Dairy Expo, October 2, 2013Front, from left: Marion Barliss, WI, Doris Hetts, WI; Karen Schauf, WI;

Harriet Brown, MN, Esther Welch, OHBack, from left: Ardath DeWall, IL; Liz Doornik, WI; Deborah Lee Reinhart, WI;

Mary Creek, MD; Berneta Snider Gable, PA

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Bernie Heisner, retired generalmanage of COBA, is receiving severaltop honors for his leadership in thedairy and agricultural communities.He will be inducted into the OhioAgriculture Hall of Fame on August 1at the Rhodes Youth Center at theOhio State Fairgrounds. Also, he isreceiving the Guest of Honor Awardfrom the National Dairy Shrine inOctober 2014 at World Dairy Expo.

The Queen’sCorner

by Allison Mangun

•Bill Ramsey, Paradise Valley Farms,

D-2, received the COBA/Select Sires,Inc. Distinguished Service Award, for22 years of service as board member,vice-president and president of theCOBA board and as a six-yearrepresentative of COBA on the SelectSires, Inc. board. The award waspresented at the COBA/Select Siresannual meeting in February.

•Loren Elsass, D-12, won the 2014

Hoard’s Dairyman Judging Contest atCOBA/Select Sires with a score of 490out of 500 total points. Loren is aSelect Sires Select Mating Servicegenetic consultant.

•Ted Schmitmeyer, D-14, Ohio

Holstein Association Junior member,was named the Star in AgriculturalPlacement at the 2014 Ohio FFAConvention.

•Kate McGovern, D-8, Ohio

Holstein Association Junior member,was recognized at the June 11th OhioState 4-H Recognition AwardsBanquet in Columbus as a winner ofthe 2013 Ohio State Fair DairySkillathon in her age group and inoverall competition.

No. 59 The National Holstein Futurity, Inc.LATE ENTRY OPTION

To Be Shown in 2016 at the Ohio State FairCalves born September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013 are eligible for the National Holstein Futurity, Inc.,

No. 59 as a late entry with a fee of $25.00 per head. Payment is due January 20, 2015

Please make checks payable to:The National Holstein Futurity, Inc.

Mail completed entry to:Mary Lou Topp, Executive Secretary10344 Botkins RoadBotkins, Ohio 45306Phone 937-693-3113 • Fax 937-693-2887

Name of Animal Registration # Date of Birth Sire Dam

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Index Coming EventsABS Global, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Ag Credit/Country Mortgages . . . . . . . . 47Agri Sales & Consulting — Oxy Blast . . . 50Agri-King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Andrews, Steve & Seth — Auctioneers . . . 26Ashland Implement, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Bickel Family Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Cargill Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51COBA/Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Commodity Blenders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Commodity Specialists Company. . . . . . . 28ComputerMixx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Crimson Lane Holsteins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Curry Lumber & Pole Building Co.‘s . . . . . 27Davis, Kim R. — Nationwide Insurance . . . 8Embryo Transfer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 18First National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Garver, Merlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Golden Link Supplements, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 25Habrun’s Insurance Service, Inc. . . . . . . . 35Harold’s Equipment, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Harvest Hills Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33K & M Builders, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Kidron Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27L-G Animal Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Lehman, Eileen — Livestock Hauling . . . . 41Lowe & Young, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Meaden & Moore — CPA’s . . . . . . . . . . . 44Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company . . 20

Midwest Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Miley Holstein Farms, Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . 15National Holstein Futurity. . . . . . . . . . 38-39New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic . . . . . 34Ohio Beef Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Ohio State University/

Agricultural Technical Institute . . . . . . . . 24Paradise Valley Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Pine Tree Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Plain-Knoll Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Raygor Farms, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Richman Farms, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Rohaven Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Shearer Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Silver-Mist Holsteins/White Light Holsteins 62Spike, Pete & Jean — Vacation Rental . . . 56Stan-Mar-Dale/Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Stein-way Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Taurus Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Ten-Penny Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Thomas, Jenny — Photographer . . . . . . . 57Town & Country Co-op Feed . . . . . . . . . . . 9Trent Insurance Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 10U-Dean Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Vaughan, Steve — Nutritional Consultant . 45W. G. Dairy Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Wenger’s Sharpening Service . . . . . . . . . . 6Wil-O-Rae Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

MEETINGS and EVENTSMarch 13-14, 2015 – Ohio Holstein AnnualMeeting, Howard Johnson’s, Lima, OHJune 23-26, 2015 – National HolsteinConvention, St. Charles, ILJune 28–July 1, 2016 – National HolsteinConvention, Saratoga Springs, NY

SHOWSNovember 8, 2014 – Grand NationalHolstein Junior Show, Louisville, KY, JudgeEric Topp, OHNovember 8, 2014 – Mid-East Fall Red &White Junior Show, Louisville, KYNovember 10, 2014 – Mid-East FallNational Holstein Show, Louisville, KY, JudgeLynn Harbaugh, WINovember 10, 2014 – Mid-East FallNational Red & White Show, Louisville, KY,Judge Lynn Harbaugh, WI

SALESOctober 23, 2014 – 7:00 p.m., Harvest HillsSale, Dover FairgroundsNovember 22, 2014 – Ohio Multi-Breed FallSale, Wayne Co. Fairgrounds, Wooster

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By Keaton Topp, Reporter

The Junior Association will be kicking off the new year by attending a Directors Retreat on January 17th in Columbus, to plan for 2015. On January 18th, the Junior Association will be

hosting their first event of the year and taking a trip to Sky Zone in Columbus. All juniors are invited. Plus, friends and family are welcome to attend, at their own cost. Lunch will be provided. Details will be posted on the Ohio Holstein website and

the Junior Association’s Facebook page after the Holidays. Hope to see everyone there!

Don’t forget that there will be Junior activities during the State Convention, Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th, including a judging contest on Friday and a Junior activity at 7:00PM that evening.

COMING UP...Information on applying for the Ohio Holstein Queen Contest, Memorial Award and the Outstanding Junior Award will be posted on the Ohio Holstein website and the Junior Association’s Facebook page in January. Application deadlines will be in February with interviews during the State Convention!

Ohio Junior Association DirectorsPresident

Allison Mangun 330-749-9036Vice President

Korey Oechsle 419-605-7749 Secretary

Allison JanesReporter

Keaton Topp

MembersMorgan McDonnell

Matt OechsleLouis LimingAnna Miley

Ohio Juniors will have T-Shirts on sale during the State

Convention. Lots of colors to choose from, and we now

have infant and toddler sizes!


2014 OSF Open Red & White Show

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Spring Heifer Calf1. Stan-Mar-Dale, Harmony-Corners Kranberry-Red; 2. Stan-Mar-Dale, Express-SMO CF MaryJane-Red; 3. Future Manor, Ja-Rob AltitudeHundo-Red

Winter Heifer Calf1. Oakvale, Glad-Ray-K Sequin-Red; 2. Triple-THolsteins, Ms Hot N Heavenly-Red-ET; 3. DaysCarrollton, Redien Acres Poker-Red

Fall Heifer Calf1. Franchise, G. S., Four-Hills D Jesslyn-Red-ET;2. Wolf, Ms Starmark Acme Raffle-Red; 3.Emma Mathews, Karebears Redburst Sasha-Red

Summer Yearling1. Gunkelman, Reyncrest Relentless-Red

Spring Yearling1. Bucks Pride, Bucks-Pride Prince Boop-Red; 2.Gunkelman, Miss Hot Tamale-Red-ET; 3. Call-Del Farm South, Gerland SH Genestone-Red

Winter Yearling1. Triple-T Holsteins, Oakland View Cowgirl-Red-ET; 2. Call-Del Farm, Can Bing 6 ChrisSassy-Red

Fall Yearling1. Wolf, Starmark HP Regina-Red; 2.Hershberger, Rogalin Redliner M-Red; 3. Stan-Mar-Dale, Southern-Hills Nola-Red-TW

Junior Champion FemaleOakvale, Glad-Ray-K Sequin-RedReserve Junior Champion Female

Bucks Pride, Bucks-Pride Prince Boop-RedJunior Two-Year-Old

1. Futurama Holsteins, Futurama Lars Havana-Red; 2. Gunkelman, Ms Kampy BRBWRPrudence-Red; 3. Emma Mathews, CloverhillRedwire-Red-ET

Senior Three-Year-Old1. Heger, Ray-Jo Picolo Ginger-Red-ET; 2.Miley Holsteins, Miley Attitude Gloss-Red; 3.Stan-Mar-Dale, Curt-Co Advent Misty-Red

Junior Three-Year-Old1. Breezy-Knoll, Quality - Quest Cinda-Red; 2.Wabash-Way, Wabash-Way CH Ryhan-Red

Senior Three-Year-Old1. Topp-View Farm, Oneeda Rucco Tawn-Red;2. Conrad, Conrad Advent Gloria-Red

Intermediate ChampionTopp-View Farm, Oneeda Rucco Tawny-Red

Reserve Intermediate ChampionHeger, Ray-Jo Picolo Ginger-Red-ET

Four-Year-Old1. Yoder, Maes-Acres DY 523-Red; 2.Wabash-Way, Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red;3. Miley Holsteins, Miley Advent Bgemini-Red

Five-Year-Old1. Semler Advent Scarlett-Red

Aged Cow1. Oakvale, Oakvale Advent Cinnabar-Red

Senior ChampionYoder, Maes-Acres DY 523-Red

Reserve Senior ChampionWabash-Way, Springhill-OH Dest Anna-Red

Grand ChampionTopp-View Farm, Oneeda Rucco Tawny-Red

Reserve Grand ChampionYoder, Maes-Acres DY 523-Red

Best Udder of ShowTopp-View Farm, Oneeda Rucco Tawny-Red

Best Bred and OwnedYoder, Maes-Acres DY 523-Red

Produce of DamMcMahan RaymondDam and Daughter

1. McMahan; 2. Futurama HolsteinsPremier Exhibitor

Gunkelman MedinaPremier BreederMiley Holstein

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Ohio 4-H/FFA Dairy DatesJudging ContestsFebruary 21, 2015Mount Gilead at FairgroundsFebruary 21, 2015ATI Contest @ WoosterMarch 4, 2015Wilmington Aggies at Roberts ArenaMarch 7, 2015Marysville at Marysville High SchoolMarch 10, 2015District 1 InviteMarch 14, 2015Miami Trace at Fayette Co. FairgroundsMarch 21, 2015Ashland at Ashland High SchoolMarch 21, 2015FFA State Contest at Mercer Co. FairgroundsApril 4, 20154-H State Contest at Ohio Expo Center

Other EventsMay 2, 2015Dairy Palooza at Trumbull Co FairgroundsJuly 30 and August 5Ohio State Fair SkillathonsJuly 31 and August 7thOhio State Fair Judging Clinics

*Dates are subject to change

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CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DONORJUNIOR SHOWSpring Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Thomas/Cybil Fisher

PhotographyWinter Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Land O’Lakes Animal MilkFall Heifer Calf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open-Road HolsteinsSummer Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . Steve Andrews, AuctioneerSpring Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . . Lund View FarmWinter Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . Broad-Vue HolsteinsFall Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . . . . H.B. Owen & Son, Inc.Junior Champion Female . . . . . . . Mason Farms, Ltd.Res. Junior Champion Female . . . DHI Cooperatives, Inc.Junior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Lorawae HolsteinsSenior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Miley Holstein Farms, Ltd.Junior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . Goodsons Holsteins/Buckeye ETSenior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . Crimson-Lane Holsteins/

Thorbahn BrothersIntermediate Champion Cow . . . . Commodity Blenders, Inc.Res. Intermediate Champion Cow . Alden FarmsFour-Year-Old Cow. . . . . . . . . . . IBA of Ohio, Inc.Five-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn SageserAged Cow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker’s Acres125,000 Pound Cow . . . . . . . . . Rupp-Vue FarmSenior Champion Cow . . . . . . . . Land O’Lakes Purina FeedRes. Senior Champion Cow. . . . . Raygor Farms, LLCGrand Champion Female . . . . . . Stan-Mar-Dale HolsteinsRes. Grand Champion Female . . . Ack-Lee HolsteinsDistrict Group of Five . . . . . . . . . Ohio Holstein Association

OPEN SHOWSpring Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Quest HolsteinsWinter Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Triple-T HolsteinsFall Heifer Calf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shreve PrintingSummer Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . Richman FarmsSpring Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . . Berg Farms Ltd.Winter Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . Toppglen HolsteinsFall Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . . . . Call-Del Farm, Alfred L. Call

& FamilyJunior Champion Female . . . . . . . Homerville Holstein Farms, Ltd.Res. Junior Champion Female . . . Land O’Lakes Animal MilkJunior Best Three Females . . . . . . COBA/Select Sires, Inc.Junior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Lindlaur Holsteins Nevin &

Brenda L’AmoreauxSenior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Conrad FarmsJunior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . White Light Holsteins,

Menzie FamilySenior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . Windemere, Jim & Nancy KempIntermediate Champion . . . . . . . . Land O’Lakes Purina FeedRes. Intermediate Champion . . . . Twining FarmsFour-Year-Old Cow. . . . . . . . . . . Weikland FarmsFive-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . . . . . . Spreng Longacre Farms, Inc.Aged Cow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker’s Acres125,000 Pound Cow . . . . . . . . . Rawn FarmsSenior Champion Cow . . . . . . . . Trealayne HolsteinsRes. Senior Champion Cow. . . . . Topp-View FarmGrand Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . National Holstein Futurity, Inc.Res. Grand Champion . . . . . . . . Express Show CattleBest Bred and Owned. . . . . . . . . Genex Cooperative, Inc.Dam and Daughter . . . . . . . . . . . JR & Angie KavermanProduce of Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardingdale Holsteins/

Larry Harding FamilyBest Three Females . . . . . . . . . . . Midwest GeneticsDairy Herd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ouric Holsteins

A Special “Thank You” to2014 Ohio State Fair

Open & Junior Holstein Show Class Sponsors

Case skid steers and compact track loaders have been known for power and productivity. Now, we’ve outdone ourselves. Twelve all-new models deliver increased performance and power for every task, from lifting bales to mucking stalls. Not to mention industry-leading hinge-pin height to help with feedlot work. No matter what’s on your list of chores, the new Case Alpha Series delivers. And they do it with a larger, roomier cab—the most comfortable on the market.

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CLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DONORJUNIOR SHOWSpring Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Jenny Thomas/Cybil Fisher

PhotographyWinter Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Land O’Lakes Animal MilkFall Heifer Calf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open-Road HolsteinsSummer Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . Steve Andrews, AuctioneerSpring Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . . Lund View FarmWinter Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . Broad-Vue HolsteinsFall Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . . . . H.B. Owen & Son, Inc.Junior Champion Female . . . . . . . Mason Farms, Ltd.Res. Junior Champion Female . . . DHI Cooperatives, Inc.Junior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Lorawae HolsteinsSenior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Miley Holstein Farms, Ltd.Junior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . Goodsons Holsteins/Buckeye ETSenior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . Crimson-Lane Holsteins/

Thorbahn BrothersIntermediate Champion Cow . . . . Commodity Blenders, Inc.Res. Intermediate Champion Cow . Alden FarmsFour-Year-Old Cow. . . . . . . . . . . IBA of Ohio, Inc.Five-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn SageserAged Cow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker’s Acres125,000 Pound Cow . . . . . . . . . Rupp-Vue FarmSenior Champion Cow . . . . . . . . Land O’Lakes Purina FeedRes. Senior Champion Cow. . . . . Raygor Farms, LLCGrand Champion Female . . . . . . Stan-Mar-Dale HolsteinsRes. Grand Champion Female . . . Ack-Lee HolsteinsDistrict Group of Five . . . . . . . . . Ohio Holstein Association

OPEN SHOWSpring Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Quest HolsteinsWinter Heifer Calf . . . . . . . . . . . Triple-T HolsteinsFall Heifer Calf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shreve PrintingSummer Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . Richman FarmsSpring Yearling Heifer. . . . . . . . . Berg Farms Ltd.Winter Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . Toppglen HolsteinsFall Yearling Heifer . . . . . . . . . . . Call-Del Farm, Alfred L. Call

& FamilyJunior Champion Female . . . . . . . Homerville Holstein Farms, Ltd.Res. Junior Champion Female . . . Land O’Lakes Animal MilkJunior Best Three Females . . . . . . COBA/Select Sires, Inc.Junior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Lindlaur Holsteins Nevin &

Brenda L’AmoreauxSenior Two-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . Conrad FarmsJunior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . White Light Holsteins,

Menzie FamilySenior Three-Year-Old Cow . . . . . Windemere, Jim & Nancy KempIntermediate Champion . . . . . . . . Land O’Lakes Purina FeedRes. Intermediate Champion . . . . Twining FarmsFour-Year-Old Cow. . . . . . . . . . . Weikland FarmsFive-Year-Old Cow . . . . . . . . . . . Spreng Longacre Farms, Inc.Aged Cow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baker’s Acres125,000 Pound Cow . . . . . . . . . Rawn FarmsSenior Champion Cow . . . . . . . . Trealayne HolsteinsRes. Senior Champion Cow. . . . . Topp-View FarmGrand Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . National Holstein Futurity, Inc.Res. Grand Champion . . . . . . . . Express Show CattleBest Bred and Owned. . . . . . . . . Genex Cooperative, Inc.Dam and Daughter . . . . . . . . . . . JR & Angie KavermanProduce of Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardingdale Holsteins/

Larry Harding FamilyBest Three Females . . . . . . . . . . . Midwest GeneticsDairy Herd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ouric Holsteins

A Special “Thank You” to2014 Ohio State Fair

Open & Junior Holstein Show Class Sponsors

Case skid steers and compact track loaders have been known for power and productivity. Now, we’ve outdone ourselves. Twelve all-new models deliver increased performance and power for every task, from lifting bales to mucking stalls. Not to mention industry-leading hinge-pin height to help with feedlot work. No matter what’s on your list of chores, the new Case Alpha Series delivers. And they do it with a larger, roomier cab—the most comfortable on the market.

Case and Case IH are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC. www.casece.com www.caseih.com foskramdeartderetsigereraHIesaCdnaesaC .hiesac.wwwmoc.ecesac.www.CLLaciremAHNCf moc

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Ohio Holstein Woman of the YearPlease look around at the women close to you. Who have fed calves, registered calves, milked the cows, made hay, made sure everyone was fed in the field, at the table and at the shows? You get the picture. Use the form below ton

nominate that indispensable woman at your farm for the Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year.

Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year ApplicationName of woman to be nominated: ___________________________________________________________

Name of person nominating and contact phone #: _________________________________________________

Name of farm, operation or business, if applicable: _________________________________________________

Please write a brief description of the nominee’s involvement in Holsteins at the family operation, county, district and/or state level.

Please attach additional pages if needed. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Submit to: Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year Committee, c/o Kaye James 2519S Jefferson Road, Wooster, OH 44691or email to her at [email protected]. Applications must be received by February 14, 2015.


Two Summer Internships

Available for Dairy Students

Select Sires Inc. has announced plans to offer two summer intern-ships at its headquarters facility in Plain City, Ohio, during the sum-mer of 2015. Positions are available within the sales and marketing and communications departments, with applications due by January 1, 2015. “Both practical work experience within the industry and networking are extremely important in helping college students prepare for full-time employment upon graduation,” says David Thorbahn, Select Sires pres-ident and CEO. “That’s why Select Sires offers hands-on internship op-portunities each year. These intern-ships help introduce students to the industry side of agriculture, while they contribute to the day-to-day op-eration of the Select Sires federation.” College students pursuing a bache-lor’s degree in dairy science, animal science, agricultural economics, ag-ricultural communications or relat-ed agricultural fields may apply for these internships. Applicants must be familiar with cattle pedigree in-formation. Previous dairy judging team experience is an advantage. While important for all internships, strong writing and computer skills are a requirement for students work-ing in corporate communications. Dairy-marketing interns must have experience working with cattle, and the ability to clip and prepare ani-mals for still or video photography. For more information or to submit a resume for consideration, visit http://www.selectsires.com/aboutus/summer_internship.html or send an email to [email protected].

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT(Act of August 12, 1970; Section 3685. Title 39. United States Code.) September 22, 2005. The Ohio News, published 5 times per year. Publisher: Carl-isle Printing, 2673 Township Road, Sugarcreek, OH 44681; Editor: Jackie Bickel, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, Ohio 44691; Managing Editor: Jackie Bickel, P.O. Box479, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Owner: Ohio Hol-stein Association, Dallas Rynd, President, P.O. Box 479, Wooster, Ohio 44691. The average number of copies each issue during the preceding 12 months: Total printed 1,810; sales through newsstands, etc. None; Mail subscriptions, 1,450. Total Paid Circu- lation, 1,450. Free Distribution, 108. Total Distribu-tion, 1,557. Office use and spoils 257.

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ABS Global, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Accelerated Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Agri Sales & Consulting — Oxy Blast . . . 27Agri-King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48American Dairy Association . . . . . . . .29Andrews, Steve & Seth — Auctioneers . . . 32Ashland Implement, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Cargill Animal Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36COBA/Select Sires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Commodity Blenders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Commodity Specialists Company. . . . . . . 33ComputerMixx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Curry Lumber & Pole Building Co.‘s . . . . . 35Davis, Kim R. — Nationwide Insurance . . . 35Embryo Transfer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Farm Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 51First National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Garver, Merlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Genex Cooperative, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 39Golden Link Supplements, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 37Habrun’s Insurance Service, Inc. . . . . . . . 48Harold’s Equipment, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12K & M Builders, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Kidron Auction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18L-G Animal Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Lehman, Eileen — Livestock Hauling . . . . 43Lowe & Young, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Meaden & Moore — CPA’s . . . . . . . . . . . 33Mennonite Mutual Insurance Company . . 46Midwest Genetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Moore, Paul & Gasser, Steve . . . . .17

New Pittsburg Large Animal Clinic . . . . . 14Ohio Beef Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Ohio State University/Agricultural Technical Institute . . . . . . . . 40Paradise Valley Farms, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Pine Tree Dairy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Plain-Knoll Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Purina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Ratta Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Renaissance Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . 25Richman Farms, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Shearer Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Spike, Pete & Jean — Vacation Rental . . . 48Stan-Mar-Dale/Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Stein-way Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Taurus Services, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Ten-Penny Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Thomas, Jenny — Photographer . . . . . . . 35Town & Country Co-op Feed . . . . . . . . . . . 47Trent Insurance Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 16U-Dean Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Vaughan, Steve- Nutritional Consultant . 35W. G. Dairy Supply, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Wenger’s Sharpening Service . . . . . . . . . . 43Wil-O-Rae Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Whiteleather Holsteins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

This index is provided as an additional service. Publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.

COMING EVENTS

January 10Deadline for Editorial Content and ads that need to be designed for Ohio News

January 15Deadline for final ads for Ohio News

February 1 DUES DEADLINE for District Rebates to be received

March 13-14 Ohio Holstein Association Convention, Howard Johnson’s in Lima OH

March 13 Ohio Holstein Convention Sale, Quietcove Holsteins in Wapakoneta, OH

March 14Ohio Holstein Annual Meeting, Howard Johnson’s in Lima OH

April 2-4 Ohio Spring Dairy Expo, Columbus OH

April 9 Kentucky National Holstein Show & Sale in Louisville, KY

June 23-26 National Holstein Convention in St Charles, IL

check page 43 for a complete list of dates for Youth events and activities

Index Of Advertisers


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