Another triumphant Holstein edition of the Sale of Stars averaged $27,734 on 49 lots Thursday, November 13th at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A crowd of over 2,000 filled the Ring of Excellence and watched cattle sell to all areas of the globe including Canada, the US, Mexico, United Kingdom, Argentina and Denmark.

World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion Thrulane James Rose (2E-97-CAN) entered the ring first and set the spectators buzzing. Her praises were sung by pedigree man Roger Turner as he extolled the value of the choice of her two daughters, a 3/08 Dundee and a 9/08 Talent. Led by her owner and consignor, Pierre Boulet, Rose looked in fine form – as she would prove the next day in being named Grand Champion of the Holstein Show. Richard Jordan of Kuna, ID placed the winning bid at $36,000. As keen as the crowd was to see Rose the high sellers of the evening were soon to come.

KHW Regiment Ariel-Red (VG-89-4YR-CAN) strolled into the sale ring and the bids came fast and furious. The full sister to the “Million Dollar” Apple and maternal sister to KHW Kite Advent-Red, Ariel sold for $85,000 to Peter Vail & Adam Liddle of New York. Chalk up another sale topper for the Apple family! Ariel was consigned by Barclay Phoenix, Hanover Hill Holsteins and Richard Green who also sold her 9/08 *TV Goldwyn daughter for $35,000 to Mike & Sheryl Deaver of Wisconsin – a couple very familiar with Apple!

Second high seller on the evening was the 6/08 Goldwyn daughter of the 2007 All-Canadian Jr 2-Year-Old, Blondin Lyster Beauty (VG-89-2YR-CAN) who was recently named Intermediate Champion at the 2008 International Holstein Show in Madison, WI. A sharp, stylish heifer consigned by Ferme Blondin, Blondin Goldwyn Beauty brought $75,000 from UK breeder Frank Phillipson.

Another heifer with a show ring connection sold for $70,000 – good for third high. Valleyville Dolman Missy, the 4/08 Regancrest Dolman daughter of Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy (VG-89-2YR-CAN) was purchased by Gert Andreasen of Denmark, with consignors Morsan Farms retaining part interest. Her dam won the Jr 2-Year-Old class at Expo and would win it again the next day at the Royal.

Preceding the Holstein sale, the Component edition of the sale featured 24 lots of Jersey, Ayrshire and Brown Swiss. The overall average was $7,733 with the Jersey group averaging $8,617, the Brown Swiss $5,150 and the Ayrshires $5,050. The Embryo edition of the Sale of Stars held on Friday evening after the conclusion of the Holstein Show saw 13 lots sell for an average of $3,027 per embryo. The high selling lot consisted of 4 MAS embryos from Comestar Goldwyn Lilac (VG-88-2YR-CAN), a show-winning daughter of Lylehaven Lila Z (VG-89-CAN). Consigned by Mapel Wood Holsteins, O’Connor Land & Cattle Co and GenerVations, the lot was purchased by Comestar Holsteins.
In its 56th year, the sale is now managed by the Semex Alliance. Lowell Lindsay and Julien Chabot served as Co-Sale Managers and Brenda Lee-Turner was the Sale Administrator.

Congratulations to Doug & Melanie Nifong of Me-Do Meadows in Orfordville, WI. They are the proud new parents of a new baby girl!

Mallory Rae Nifong was born Sunday evening, November 23rd. She weighed 8 lbs 8 oz. in the year ’08!

The Nifongs have something extra special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday!

On his way home from the Cowtown sale, Frank stopped in at Ray LeBlanc’s son’s business, Nature by Design. Peter LeBlanc operates this seasonal specialty store that creates and ships to all corners of the U.S. Their most popular products are Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, swags, garland and gift packs. Check out some of the beautiful items on display at the store and then check out the website at www.naturebydesign.com to place your order for the holidays!

World staffer Frank Putman ventured north to the Cowtown International Showcase III last Friday and captured a few candids of the sale we’d like to share. Topping the sale at $410,000 was Gloryland Liberty Rae.

All eyes on Liberty Rae as Dave Rama takes the bids.

David Tait offers congratulations to Doug Nelson after Liberty’s ownership transfers to Cowtown.

Tired from all that bidding. Carpsdale took the 2nd high of the sale and a total of 6 head.

Royal Winter Fair Heifer Show
November 13 & 14th
Toronto, Ontario

Judge Mark Rueth and Associate Judge Robert Yeoman placed 169 heifers over two days. The first two classes – the Junior Calf class and the Intermediate Calf class – were held on Thursday afternoon in the Ring of Excellence. The balance of the heifer show was on Friday morning in the Ricoh Coliseum.

Junior Heifer Calf (25)
1. Tri-Koebel Aspen Jolly (EK Oseeana Aspen), Richard & Shannon Allyn, Yvon Chabot, Mary Inn Holsteins, Donald Dubois, Joel Lepage
2. Lookout Dundee Vero (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Donald Dubois, Joel Lepage, Isabelle Houle & Francis Bilodeau, Isabelle Morin
3. Crovalley C S Allasan (Comestar Stormatic), Crovalley Holsteins
4. Montdale Roy Krista (Roylane Jordan-ET), Montdale Holsteins, Mountain Echo Holsteins
5. Philmardo Watch Out Im Here (Gillette Watch Out), Ferme Philmardo inc., Rob Heffernan, Barclay Phoenix
6. Duhibou Laurin Josee (Den-K Marshall LL Laurin), T & L Cattle Ltd.
7. Brabantdale Goldwyn Sprint (Braedale Goldwyn), Remi Leroux, H.W. Nooyen
8. Co-Vale Dundee Kaylyn (Regancrest Dundee), Triple-T Holsteins, Mike Heath
9. Grandpointe Dolman Siesta (Regancrest Dolman), Pierre Dubeau
10. Birkentree Dolman Kimberly (Regancrest Dolman-ET), Regancrest Farm

Junior Calf Class final lineup

Tri-Koebel Aspen Jolly leading out

2nd place Junior Calf – Lookout Dundee Vero

Top three Junior Calves

Intermediate Heifer Calf (26)
1. Ara-Kuh Excel Buttons (WVA-Greystone Champ Excel), Barclay Phoenix, Richard Green
2. Hardy Latham Gabrielle (Ehrhardt Latham-ET), Ferme Jacobs
3. Salem Sovereign Alice (Stanhope Sovereign), Jeff & Jim Butler, Pat Conroy
4. Petitclerc Carisma Fillette (Dupasquier Carisma), Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc
5. Futurecrest Dundee Goodie (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Futurecrest Holsteins
6. Trent Valley Allie Oup (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Kingsway Farms, Jason Mell, Sharp Acres Holsteins, Trent Valley Holsteins
7. Bodnar Aspen Dandy (Ek-Oseeana Aspen), Chilliwack Cattle Co., Ferme Belli-Star
8. High Point Lisa Blair (Comestar Lheros), High Point Farms
9. Lorneva Damion December (Erbacres Damion), John Buckley, Jason Mell, Trent Valley Holsteins, Werry Bros.
10. Kawartha Hi Metro Dolly (Sikkema-Star-W Hi Metro), Don Chalack, Rockymountain Holsteins

Intermediate Heifer Calf class final lineup

Winning Intermediate Calf – Ara-Kuh Excel Buttons

Top two Intermediate Calves

Senior Heifer Calf (39)
1. Milibro Adolph Rosetamy (Tri-Day Adolph-ET), Michel Brochu
2. Wil-Wen-Brook Alleg Taffy (EK-Oseeana SG Allegiance-ET), Carol Keen & Kalli Keen
3. Petitclerc Carisma Brune (Dupasquier Carisma), Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc
4. Belfast M Fortune Valsie (To-Mar D-Fortune-ET), Morsan Farms & Joseph O’Callaghan
5. Brecon Skyluc Princess (Kallanda Skyluc), Ferme Blondin, Vanhaven
6. Midlee Carisma Ribbon (Dupasquier Carisma), David Dyment, Extondale Farms Ltd.
7. Therindale Dolman Mist (Regancrest Dolman-ET), Therindale Farms Inc., T & L Cattle Co.
8. Calbrett Champion Lustre (Calbrett-I H H Champion), Cormdale Genetics Inc., Rob Heffernan, GenerVations Inc.
9. Belfast Goldwyn Janet (Braedale Goldwyn), Belfast Holstein
10. Gillette Miss Damion (Erbacres Damion), Ferme Gillette

Comparing three top heifers midway through the class

Senior Calf lineup starting with Milibro Adolph Rosetamy

Top three Senior Calves

Summer Yearling Heifer (29)
1. Lesbertrand Dundee Lalime (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Georges Bertrand, Joel Lepage
2. Derianne Bambam Colette (Braedale Bambam), Ferme Blondin, Ferme Rubis & Ferme Villyvon
3. Salem Astro Laurel (Oseeana Astronomical-ET), John Buckley, Orville Schmidt
4. Tolamika Dundee Carlene (Regancrest Dundee-ET), G.H. Bailey, T & L Cattle Ltd.
5. Vieuxsaule Dolman Shaina (Regancrest Dolman-ET) Mario Perreault
6. Miss Roy Terror (Roylane Jordan), Morsan Farms Ltd.
7. Maplekeys Goldwyn Gogo (Braedale Goldwyn), Maplekeys Farms
8. Tiny Acres Dundee Kathleen (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Glenvue Holsteins, Jim Phoenix, Joel Phoenix, Vale-O-Skene Holsteins
9. Crasdale Dundee Liza (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Ferme Jacobs
10. Blondin Laramie La Burka (Wedgwood Laramie), Morsan Farms Ltd.

Winning Summer Yearling – Lesbertrand Dundee Lalime

Judge Rueth finishing his reasons on the top five Summer Yearlings

Junior Yearling Heifer (20)
1. Futurecrest Electricity Margo (Mr MDMaplelawn Electricity), John Buckley, Barclay Phoenix, Pat Conroy
2. Rob-Cri Tribute Shimmer (Mr Rosedale-L Tribute), Mike & Julie Duckett, Robert & Christine Barden
3. Idee Goldwyn Lulu (Braedale Goldwyn), David Dyment, Lexis Holsteins
4. Futurecrest Elecricity Melody (Mr MdMaplelawn Electricity), Brian Coghlin, Futurecrest Holsteins, Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd., Wedgwood Holsteins, Cozy Nook Holsteins
5. Hazelholme Gold Starwyn (Braedale Goldwyn), Benner Holsteins Ltd.
6. Favreautiere Koala Goldwyn (Braedale Goldwyn), Ferme Favreau & Fils inc., Real-It Holstein
7. Pamada Wildman Lor Baby (Ladys-Manor Wildman), Milk Source LLC
8. MS Atlees Goldwyn Ariel (Braedale Goldwyn), Richard & Shannon Allyn, Jason Lloyd, Michael Heath
9. Jacobs Goldwyn Blacka (Braedale Goldwyn), Ferme Jacobs
10. Crasdale Goldwyn Gala (Braedale Goldwyn), Crasdale Farms, TY-D Holsteins

First lineup in the Junior Yearling class

Winning Junior Yearling – Futurecrest Electricity Margo

Top five Junior Yearlings

Intermediate Yearling Heifer (15)
1. Lacoulee Justine Goldwyn (Braedale Goldwyn), Morsan Farms Ltd.
2. Dubeau Dundee Hezbollah (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Dubeau
3. Kingsway Dundee Alabama (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Kingsway Farms, Jason Mell, Trent Valley Holsteins
4. Whitaker Stormy Rae (Comestar Stormatic), Hardys Holsteins, Barclay Phoenix, John Kisst
5. Cavanaleck Goldwyn Tahari (Braedale Goldwyn), Cavanaleck Farms Ltd.
6. Godin Starmania Roy (Roylane Jordan-ET), Ferme Godin
7. Midlee Chapter Marilla (Calbrett Chapter), Brian Joseph Enright
8. Valleyville R M Mackenzie (Indianhead Red-Marker), R & F Livestock Inc., Chilliwack Cattle Co.
9. Bernadale PT Opie (Windy-Knoll-View Primetime), David Garcia Adez
10. Jacobs Drake Bine (Far-O-La Debbie-Jo Drake), Ferme Jacobs

First lineup with evenutal winner Lacoulee Justine Goldwyn

Final lineup of Intermediate Yearlings

Top three Intermediate Yearlings

Senior Yearling Heifer (15)
1. Sunspark Laramie Doobie (Wedgwood Laramie), Ferme Belli-Star, Sebastien Dion
2. Confield Anna Goldwyn (Braedale Goldwyn), Oscar Dupasquier, Gene Iager
3. Jacobs Goldwyn Emory (Braedale Goldwyn), Ferme Jacobs
4. Branderlea Milkstar Maria (Deslacs Milkstar), Frankhaven Holsteins, Deslacs Holstein
5. Lylehaven Aspen Rosa (Ek-Oseeana Aspen), Cobequid Holsteins, Blair Weeks, Lookout Holsteins, Tara McKinven
6. Monteith Laramie Halton (Wedgwood Laramie), Jeffrey Nurse
7. Kingsway Dundee Drum Stick (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Kingsway Farms
8. Rigo Goldwyn Penelope (Braedale Goldwyn), Yvon Richard & Fils
9. Dupasquier Maple Lawn Emmy (Regancrest Dundee-ET), Oscar Dupasquier
10. Millbrooke S Storm Charm (Pursuit September Storm), Ed Meulendyk

Senior Yearling final lineup

Winning Senior Yearling – Sunspark Laramie Doobie

Junior Breeder’s Herd (12)
1. Kingsway Farms, Hastings, Ont.
2. Pierre Dubeau, Sainte-Elisabeth, Que.
3. Ferme Jacobs, Cap-Santé, Que.
4. Belfast Holstein, Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage, Que.
5. Ferme Gillette, Embrun, Ont.
6. T & L Cattle Ltd., Rosedale, B.C.
7. Ferme Jean-Paul Petitclerc, Saint-Basile, Que.
8. Crasdale Holsteins, Hunter River, P.E.I.
9. Futurecrest Holsteins, Aylmer, Ont.
10. Hazelholme Holsteins, Sunderland, Ont.

Junior Champion
Lacoulee Justine Goldwyn (Braedale Goldwyn), 1st Intermediate Yearling, Morsan Farms Ltd.

Reserve Junior Champion
Lesbertrand Dundee Lalime (Regancrest Dundee-ET), 1st Summer Yearling, Georges Bertrand, Joël Lepage

Honourable Mention Junior Champion
Milibro Adolph Rosetamy (Tri-Day Adolph-ET),1st Senior Calf, Michel Brochu

Junior Champion lineup

Junior Champion pullout L to R:
Senior Calf – Milibro Adolph Rosetamy
Summer Yearling – Lesbertrand Dundee Lalime – Res Junior Champion
Junior Yearling – Futurecrest Electricity Margo
Intermediate Yearling – Lacoulee Justine Goldwyn – Junior Champion

Premier Breeder Junior Show
Futurecrest Holsteins

Premier Exhibitor Junior Show
Ferme Jacobs

Premier Sire Junior Show
Braedale Goldwyn

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift, then read on…Debbie Cornman is an artist for the dairy community and so much more! Check out pictures of the many different projects she has completed at the end of the story.

Dairy Background

Debbie Cornman is from Boiling Springs, PA, and has always had a keen interest and love for the dairy cow. Her Grandfather, Harold Young, of Newville, Pa, owned and operated a herd of registered Milking Shorthorns. Many people will recognize the farm prefix Three Springs Farm. She spent her formative years there, helping with the calf feeding and eventually helping with the milking chores. Debbie states, “When I was old enough to join 4-H, Grandpa Young gave me ‘Minnie’ my first 4-H calf. I participated in all of the 4-H dairy activities, shows, workshops, and judging.”

In 1972 she competed in the Cumberland county dairy princess contest, and was first runner up out of 14 contestants. In that same year, she was the high individual and won the 4-H State Days dairy judging contest. This qualified her to compete at the National 4-H judging contest. Debbie recalls, “In this contest I remember giving a set of reasons to Lloyd Ebersole. The class was Brown Swiss cow class. I was very nervous but confident I placed the class correct, when I finally received my scores Mr. Ebersole gave me a 50 on reasons, I was really excited and surprised. At that time the national contest was held in Columbus, Ohio, before Madison. Overall, it was not my day, but I loved the experience of travel and seeing the different farms where we practiced.”

Debbie gave demonstrations at local, district and state events. She held all of the club officer positions and was active as a teen leader. Back then 4-H record keeping was highly encouraged, so you could fill out the “Blue Form”, which she did. In 1973 she won the state title for Outstanding Girl in Leadership. Winning this award resulted in a trip to Chicago, IL to the National Club Congress.

Debbie went to work as a secretary for the Cumberland County Extension Office. She stayed active in 4-H and helped with the County Dairy Princess Program and the dairy judging competition at the All-American Dairy Show. Meanwhile, she continued to show animals at the various county and state shows.

4-H has been an important part of Debbie’s life. I guess it’s not surprising that she met her husband through the 4-H dairy club. They were friends for a number of years before they dated and the rest is history. Steve’s parents are Creedin and Ellen Cornman of Carlisle, PA. Their farm was and Justa Beauty Holsteins and it was also home of the “Trixie” cow family.

Steve and Debbie have two children. Their daughter Rebecca is married to Jeremy Daubert. They have an almost four year old daughter, Hayley Ann, and are dairy farmers in Bainbridge, New York. Their prefix is Standard of Excellence. Jeremy’s parents are Dean and Brenda Daubert of Victory Acres Brown Swiss. Steve and Debbie’s son, Aaron, is currently milking registered Holsteins and Brown Swiss with his wife Lisa, and are using the Justa-Beauty prefix.

After Steve and Debbie were married, they lived in Fresno, CA for 5 years. Steve was the assistant herdsman for Producers Dairy, a registered herd. Debbie became the office secretary. She kept herd records and registrations up to date and gave tours to the school children. They participated in Holstein activities and showed the Producer Dairy cattle at the Western National shows.

In 1982, they moved back to PA. Debbie, once again, joined the County Dairy Princess promotion committee. They volunteered their time and cows to visit the schools to teach and show the students that milk comes from the cow. At the time, Debbie was also busy raising her children. She went to work for Purina Mills and worked there for 10 years.

Becoming involved with the magazine, PA Profiles

Debbie heard about an opening for the Pennsylvania Profiles editor’s job, while attending a local county Holstein club picnic. She explains, “I immediately obtained the job application and sent in my resume. I received a call and was interviewed by the committee. The position was offered to me and I accepted. With only 4 issues per year, it’s not a full time job. However, it is a full time job while the issues are being prepared and put together. I am responsible for developing a theme and acquiring agri-business and breeder ads. Several weeks before print I am working non-stop with the publisher and advertiser to be sure the ads are correct. I offer a service where the breeders see a proof of their ads before it is to be printed. This helps to evaluate the ads and correct any errors.” Debbie tries to work her schedule so that she can attend more county club activities, sales and shows around the state. She enjoys meeting the Holstein Breeders from around the state, talking with them and especially taking photos. Her candid photos are used in the Profiles, if space permits.

Debbie explains her goals for the PA Profiles, “I would like to continue to produce a breed magazine that is informative, interesting, sharing of breeding philosophies and breeders behind these great Holsteins. I want to encourage the young people in the industry to participate, with photos, writing articles, and developing ads. I see the Profiles continuing to grow as more breeders participate in advertising their cattle. I would like every county club to submit an ad to promote their county. “

The Pennsylvania Holstein Association has the largest state membership in the nation. The best way to promote Pennsylvania Holsteins is through advertising and the PA Profile does just that. If the Profiles is successful, then the advertiser is successful.

Her art career

Debbie’s art career started when she was very small. She would draw from the cartoons in the paper or from some of her favorite books. Most of the drawings were of animals, horses, cows, rabbits, dogs and cats. Both of her parents, Floyd and Mae Hemminger, are very creative. Debbie recalls, “I remember my dad painting on the front storm door at Christmas time. He would take a previous holiday card and paint it on the inside of the front door. He used temper paints so they could be washed off after the Holiday. I was probably 8 or 9 when dad would help me draw the card and then I would paint it on the door. I was actually doing revise glass painting before it was popular. My father used to sit and sketch us when we were little. I still have his sketches. Dad was a master with wood he made all the large pieces in our house, including a gun cabinet, desk, a TV-entertainment area and china cupboards. My mother can knit anything you show her, including beautiful sweaters. She has a great eye for color and each room in her house has a color theme and is tastefully decorated. She also likes to quilt and has a fabulous garden. They both encouraged me to draw or paint.” Over the years, Debbie has learned many crafts; knitting, crewel, quilting, crocheting, and cross stitch, but has always continued to draw and paint.

When Debbie and Steve lived in Fresno, she studied at the Langdon Studio. She joined the “Free Lance” class. It was designed for artists that wanted to improve their painting skills. She gained a great deal from this class and that is where her love of painting dairy cattle portraits began.

Upon returning to Pennsylvania, she still continued to paint and became involved in painting decorative items out of wood, metal, canvas and attended local craft shows. Several people told her that they were interested in learning to paint. So, she began teaching ladies to paint at her house and later moved the classes to the local high school and offered classes through the adult education classes. The classes have been very popular for the last 20 years. Debbie comments, “I continue to learn new painting techniques and share that knowledge with others. I love teaching. It is rewarding to see someone’s excitement when they have completed a project.”

Debbie continues, “In high school I had a wonderful art teacher, Mrs. Wagner. She introduced me to the art of calligraphy, for which I am grateful. She saw I had a natural talent for creating fancy lettering and gave me her set of steel brushes. They are a treasure for me, and I still use them for poster work. I am taking my calligraphy skills, and making our own show signs for the various cattle shows. I have created several wedding invitations including my children’s when they were married. I also have a special design for wedding certificates and birth certificates that folks can order.”

Debbie comments about one of her new talents, “A few years ago, I traveled to Texas to learn the art of hand-engraving from a well known Calligrapher, Ken Brown. I now offer hand engraved items at my studio. I can duplicate a corporate logo or hand-engrave a special font called “Copperplate” to hand engrave on glass or metal items. I engrave on wine bottles, cups, mugs, wine glasses, plates, vases, knives, golf clubs, and many other items.”

When she opened her own art studio, she decided to expand her skills and services for the customer and took a class from the Ralph Lauren Company. That allowed her to become certified in decorative faux painting. Her art has expanded to larger surfaces. She became a certified Ralph Lauren decorative artist in 2006. With a vast knowledge of color and painting skills, she is able to offer home owners the possibility of updating their homes with a new wall finish and color. She offers the following techniques, leather, denim, linen, suede, river rock, old world aging, old stone, and more. Debbie’s studio is located in Carlisle, PA, where other women operate their own businesses. She enjoys being around these women, so that they can share ideas and help each other with events

Over the last thirty years, Debbie has developed and fine tuned several techniques. She offers a Calligraphy service to create invitations for weddings, parties, certificates and more. She makes special birth and wedding certificates. She has created several State and National Holstein Convention Logos and assists advertisers with their logos. She hand engraves and is able to create very special and unique awards for a variety of local, regional and state fairs, which can include engraving the different dairy breed heads on them. The items can be glass pitchers, cups, plates or metal plates and trays. This year, Debbie was very excited about making the first place awards for the 45th Anniversary of the All-American Dairy Show. Debbie comments, “My most outstanding art accomplishment happened last year when my painted ornament was chosen to hang on the White House Christmas tree. There were 350 artists personally invited to a reception giving by Mrs. Laura Bush. What a grand experience for me to attend this absolutely gorgeous reception in the White House and to meet and have our picture taken with Mrs. Bush.”

In 1978, Debbie found her love of painting animal portraits and started by painting her own 4-H dairy cow, Minnie. She has been painting dairy cattle portraits ever since and for many famous herds, Keystone Farm, Justa-Beauty Holsteins, Tri-Day Holsteins, Heilinger Brown Swiss, New Directions Holsteins, Victory Acress Swiss, Albright Holsteins, Terri Martin Swiss, Kingsway Holsteins, Santee Acres, to name a few. Her latest paintings are large murals. She finished a 9 ft. x 12 foot landscape mural for a local retired farmer, Mr. F. Glenn Peffer, titled “Memories”.

Debbie advertises in the Holstein World’s Country Store and has received a number of requests for her services. You may also want to add some of Debbie’s beautiful art work to your Christmas list!

Debbie Cornman
107 Third Street, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Phone: 717-258-3166
Cell – 717-609-2155
Fax – 717-258-3166
email – dacpainter@comcast.net
www.debsstudio.com

Samples of Deb’s work!

In the summer of 2008 Deb completed a special mural project. Here are some snapshots of the projects from beginning to end!

Annie Hulle and her husband Dave of Any-Day Holsteins, are the proud new first-time grandparents of Ella Elizabeth Ewings. Ella was born Nov. 14th weighing in at 9lbs. 1oz. and is “of course adorable,” according to Granny Annie! Ella is the daughter of Bruce & Samantha (Hulle) Ewings, who farm just south of Annie & Dave on County Road H in Gilman, WI. They milk 70 cows on 250 acres. Congratulations!

Toronto Royal Winter Fair National Red & White Show

Junior Heifer Calf (9)
1. Sherona-Hill-I KKA Red Clover (KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET), Barclay Phoenix, Richard M. Green, Sébastien Dion
2. Proulade Rosette Toby (Browndale Toby), Ferme Proulade inc.
3. Micheret Hotrealy Benjamin Red (Misty Springs Benjamin), Ferme Micheret Inc.

Intermediate Heifer Calf (14)
1. Married-Well T Robin-Red (Ladino Park Talent-Imp), Robin Syndicate
2. Rivonel Talent Kansas (Ladino Park Talent-Imp), Ferme Rivonel S.E.N.C.
3. MS Apple Pie-Red (Fradon Redliner), Apple Red LLC

Senior Heifer Calf (14)
1. West Port SG Sandador Red ET (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Montdale Holsteins, Holmeshaven Holsteins
2. Yard-O-Ute Mako Celene-Red (Frozenes Talent Mako-Red), Continental Holsteins, Harvest Holsteins
3. Pierstein Redman Superbe (Valleyriver Ruben Redman), Ferme H.P. Gagnon & Fils

Summer Yearling Heifer (11)
1. Greenlea Advent Leta-Red (KHW Kite Advent Red), Mike & Julie Duckett, Jim & Nancy Junemann
2. Sildajak Tristan Misty (Karona Tristan), Sildajak Holstein
3. Red-Vision-I Dorys Dacquari (KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET), Philmar Holsteins

Junior Yearling Heifer (8)
1. Wedgwood Rampage Shelley (Rosedale-L Rampage), Morsan Farms Ltd. and Intense Holstein
2. Raypel Rampage Elise Red (Rosedale-L Rampage) Ferme Raymond Pelletier & Les Entreprises J.L. Lafrance & Fils
3. Patience SL Contender Charmer (Patience Showlilne), Larry Bennett, Patience Holsteins Ltd.

Intermediate Yearling Heifer (7)
1. Hardy Encounter Alicya (Indianhead Encounter), Damestar Holstein, Rene Hardy
2. Milibro Rampage Laurancy (Rosedale-L Rampage), Laurent Brochu, Michel Brochu, Martin Rodrigue & Isabelle Duval
3. Donafton SS Rosalyn (Pursuit September Storm), Tom De Waal, Jr.

Senior Yearling Heifer (3)
1. Juniper Advent Scarlet-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Crasdale Farms
2. Riveredge Lakeside Rose Red (Roesbett Lakeside Red), Morsan Farms Ltd.
3. Patience Contender Malibu (Patience Showline), Larry Bennett, Patience Holsteins Ltd.

Junior Champion: Greenlea Advent Leta-Red (KHW Kite Advent Red), 1st Summer Yearling, Mike & Julie Duckett, Jim & Nancy Junemann
Reserve Junior Champion: West Port SG Sandador0-ed-ET (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), 1st Senior Calf, Montdale Holsteins, Holmeshaven Holsteins
HM Junior Champion: Married-Well T Robin-Red (Ladino Park Talent-Imp), 1st Winter Calf, Robin Syndicate

Premier Sire Junior Show
KHW Kite Advent-Red

Junior Champion lineup

Junior Champion: Greenlea Advent Leta-Red

Reserve Junior Champion: West Port SG Sandador Red ET

Milking Yearling Heifer /Junior 2-Year-Old Female (8)
1. Blondin Redman Seisme (Valleyriver Ruben Redman), Ferme Blondin, Peter Jacklin
2. Ropies Advent Java-Red (KHW Kite Advent-Red), Richard Green
3. Roneamar 612 Talent Laura Red (Ladino Park Talent-Imp), Roneamar Farms Ltd.

Senior 2-Year-Old Female (3)
1. La Presentation Suzette (Lystel Starfire), Continental Holsteins, Tom De Waal, Jr., Kim Hofstra & Markwell Holsteins
2. Valleyriver Flute Freckles (Pursuit September Storm), Sildajak Holsteins & Lookout Holsteins
3. Woodfield Tia Maria (Markwell Kite), Woodfield Holsteins Ltd.

Junior 3-Year-Old Female (2)
1. Lesperron Redman Great (Valleyriver Ruben Redman), Deslacs Holstein
2. RJF Red Nacho (Indianhead Red Marker), Robert Garrell

Senior 3-Year-Old Female (4)
1. Elmbridge FM Loveable Red (Nicrest Patrick Ace), Peter Tuytel, Jr., Lookout Holsteins
2. Sunnylodge SS Tara Red (Pursuit September Storm), John Beerwort, Jr., Les Davis, Lookout Holsteins
3. Premium September Diana (Pursuit September Storm), Deslacs Holstein

Intermediate Champion: Elmbridge FM Loveable Red (Nicrest Patrick Ace), 1st Sr 3-Year-Old, Peter Tuytel, Jr., Lookout Holsteins
Reserve Intermediate Champion: La Presentation Suzette (Lystel Starfire), 1st Sr 2-Year-Old, Continental Holsteins, Tom De Waal, Jr., Kim Hofstra & Markwell Holsteins
HM Intermediate Champion: Valleyriver Flute Freckles (Pursuit September Storm), 2nd Sr 2-Year-Old, Sildajak Holsteins & Lookout Holsteins

Intermediate Champion lineup

Intermediate Champion: Elmbridge FM Loveable Red

Reserve Intermediate Champion: La Presentation Suzette

4-Year-Old Female (5)
1. Underwood Advent Jane-Red (KWH Kite Advent-Red), Crackholm Holsteins
2. Mornital Jordan Danie (Ja-Bob Jordan-Red-ET), Deslacs Holsteins
3. KHW Regiment Ariel-Red-ET (Carrousel Regiment Red), Barclay Phoenix, Hannoverhill Holsteins

Mature Cow (5)
1. Hautpre Rudbeckie Regiment (Carrousel Regiment-Red), Rockymountain Holsteins
2. Fradon Encount Jodie (Indianhead Encounter), Dana Erway, Fradon Holsteins Ltd.
3. Roumers Rubens Dania (STBVQ Rubens), Fred Fornwald & Sons Farm, Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd., Wedgwood Holsteins

Senior Champion: Hautpre Rudbeckie Regiment (Carrousel Regiment-Red), 1st Mature Cow, Rockymountain Holsteins
Reserve Senior Champion: Underwood Advent Jane-Red (KWH Kite Advent-Red), 1st 4-Year-Old, Crackholm Holsteins
HM Senior Champion: Fradon Encount Jodie (Indianhead Encounter), 2nd Mature Cow, Dana Erway, Fradon Holsteins Ltd.

Grand Champion: Elmbridge FM Loveable Red (Nicrest Patrick Ace), 1st Sr 3-Year-Old, Peter Tuytel, Jr., Lookout Holsteins
Reserve Grand Champion: Hautpre Rudbeckie Regiment (Carrousel Regiment-Red), 1st Mature Cow, Rockymountain Holsteins

Senior Champion: Hautpre Rudbeckie Regiment

Reserve Senior Champion: Underwood Advent Jane-Red

Senior Champion cows competing for Grand Champion

Intermediate Champion cows competing for Grand Champion

Grand Champion: Elmbridge FM Loveable Red

Reserve Grand Champion: Hautpre Rudbeckie Regiment

Premier Breeder
Robert Jarrell

Premier Exhibitor
Deslacs Holstein

Overall Premier Sire
KHW Kite Advent-Red

A large crowd filled the stands to watch the National Red & White Show.

Jessica Rose of the Penn State Dairy Science Club shared with us several pictures from this weekend’s 25th Silver Anniversary Nittany Lion Fall Classic. The success of the sale can be contributed to great consignments from the consignors, a large crowd of bidders and the hard work of the PHA sale management and Penn State Dairy Science Club. Congrats on a great sale – a wonderful way to celebrate the 25th Anniversary!

(L to R) Josh Bishop, consignor of the highest selling Lot 5 (a choice); Matt Lawrence, ringman; David Lentz, Director of Sales for the Pennsylvania Holstein Association; Harry Bachman, auctioneer; Sale Chairman Nathan Heim; Chris Hill, ringman.

(L to R) Matt Lawrence, ringman; Harry Bachman, auctioneer; Harold Welk, ringman; David Kling, consignor; Sale Chairman Nathan Heim holding the highest selling live Lot 23; David Lentz, Director of Sales for the Pennsylvania Holstein Association; and Chris Hill, ringman.

(Back Row) Jeff Harding, Harry Bachman, Ken Raney, Dr. Lester Griel Jr., Stephen Spencer, Steve Wilson, and David Lentz
(Front Row) Harold Welk for his brother Donald Welk, Mike Weimer, William Nichol, Dr. Lawrence Muller, Creedin Cornman, June Kocher

(Back Row) Creedin Cornman, Chris Connelly (15th chair), Randy Wolfe (21st chair), Bryant Hlavaty (20th chair), Doug Sattazahn (23rd chair), Jeremiah Fearnley (19th chair), Nathan Heim (25th chair), Daryl Maulfair (22nd chair), Mark Price (5th chair), Dwight Stoltzfus (10th chair), William Curley (7th chair)

Club member David Wilson leads an animal around the sale arena.

Left: Club members Amy Yeiser and Lindsay Beatty prep an animal right before it goes into the sale ring.
Right: Club members were in charge of assigning bidder numbers and keeping track of the finances. (R to L) Elizabeth Smith, Emily Caldwell, Kacey Garland, Leann Gatesman, and Elizabeth Cloninger.

Left: The Silver Anniversary quilt that was hand made by Club member Robyn Bechtel.
Right: The Silver Anniversary milk can that was hand painted by Club member Anthony Sharp.

Left: This can read, “True Classics, The NLFC and Joe Pa.” and it had a picture of Joe Paterno.
Right: This milk can was a farm scene with children playing in the barn yard.

Left: Buyers, consigners, and friends of the Fall Classic came from all around to witness the 25th Annual Nittany Lion Fall Classic.
Right: A birds eye view of the holding barns just before sale time.

Left: Assistant Sale Chair Joe Leslie feeds hay during chores.
Right: Milking team chair Chad Hoover shares a laugh with club member Cyrus Gehringer.

Left: (L to R) Sarah Wickard, Sarah Caldwell, Deidre Helper, and Emily Caldwell enjoy the warn November weather during washing.
Right: Sale Chair Nathan Heim clips animal in preparation for the sale.

The 25th Silver Anniversary Nittany Lion Fall Classic Sale was held this past Saturday, November 8th. The sale took place in State College, PA, and was managed by the PA Holstein Assoc. and Penn State Dairy Science Club.

The PA Holstein Assoc. has provided us with the following Buyers Highlights from the top ten high-selling consignments. The sale grossed $389,725 on 94 lots with an average of $4,146.

Lot 5 $21,000 1st Choice Female from Ensenada Shottle Pammy-Et VG-86
Sire: Diamond-Oak Armstead-Et
Buyer: Oakfield Corner Dairy, Oakfield, NY
Consignor: David Bishop, Doylestown, PA

Lot 23 $10,700 King-Lane Shottle Poppy-Et (12-7-07 Calf)
Sire: Picston Shottle-Et
Buyer: Oakfield Corner Dairy, Oakfield, NY
Consignor: David F. King, Coatesville, PA

Lot 6 $10,000 1st Choice Female from Lynncrest Shottle Zaboo-Et VG-87
Sire: Andacres Morty Onward or KED Merchant Mickey
Buyer: Oakfield Corner Dairy, Oakfield, NY
Consignor: Joel Krall and Tim Crouse, Lebanon, PA

Lot 37 $8,000 Pheasant-Echos Durham Gwen VG-89 (Due 12-1-08 to Redliner)
Sire: Regancrest Elton Durham
Buyer: Timothy Ludwick, Sugar Grove, PA
Consignor: Chris Hill and MD-Dunloafin, Thurmont, MD

Lot 7 $7,200 Globe-Run Shottle Marlene-Et (Due 3-26-09 to Socrates)
Sire: Picston Shottle-Et
Buyer: Oakfield Corner Dairy, Oakfield, NY
Consignor: John Foster, Jr. and John Foster III, Petersburg, PA

Lot 1 $6,700 Sixcorner Royal Raven-Et (9-3-07 Calf)
Sire: Pursuit September Storm-Et
Buyer: William Curley and David Mattocks, Tunkhannock, PA
Consignor: David Wayne Stoltzfoos, Leola, PA

Lot 3 $6,500 DE&R-Sunrise Durham Elly-Et (9-6-07 Calf)
Sire: Regancrest Elton Durham-Et
Buyer: Christine & Edwin Kitzmiller II, Unityville, PA
Consignor: DE&R-Sunrise Farm, Milton, PA

Lot 16 $6,1001st Choice Female from Scientific Durham C Rae-Et EX-90
Sire: KHW Kite Advent-Red or BKB Affirmed
Buyer: DE&R-Sunrise Farm, Milton, PA
Consignor: Jeremiah & Nicole Fearnley, Little Meadows, PA

Lot 22 $6,100 Five-Forks Adolph Diamond VG-87 (Fresh 3 Year Old)
Sire: Tri-Day Adolph-Et
Buyer: Evan Snyder, Pitman, PA
Consignor: Ronnie & Pam Morse, Clearville, PA

Lot 53 $5,900 Woodbine Jordan Minny-Et (12-18-07 Calf)
Sire: Roylane Jordan-Et
Buyer: Joel Younker, Fleetwood, PA
Consignor: Woodbine Farms, Airville, PA