Maxville Spring Show

6/26/2010

Ring Assistant & Judge:

Veronique Guay & Thierry Jaton ( Provataz Holsteins)

Junior Calf

1. Montdale Linjet Dreamy -Montdale & Mountain Echo

2. Dalcreek Dolman Dang Nab It- Peter Rylaarsdam

3. Corrcroft Goldwyn Rene- P&K Corrigan & Ryan Corrigan

Winter Calf

1. Reitben Duplex Chime – P&K Corrigan & Ryan Corrigan

2. Elmcroft Attic Lady- Elmcroft, Barclay Phoenix, Kevin Drake ( 4H Rachel Jebson)

3. Blondin Jasper Bellissima- Dennalie, Dubeau & Tolamika

Fall Calf

1. Greenlane Jasper Sana- Riverdown, Velthuis, Mary Inn (4H Kelly Velthuis)

2. Sildajak Tristen Sassy-J- Richard Green

3. Winright Jasper Tropicana- Bruce & Susan Mode (4H Kelsey Mode)

Summer Yearling

1. Kingsway Jasper Cheetah -Kingsway Farms (4H Derek Lee)

2. Cherry Crest Aspen Leek – Cherry Crest, Spring Farms, Mary Inn (4H Alex Chabot)

3. Winright Spirte Jinx – Brian Enright

Spring Yearling

1. Dreamcrest Goldwyn Frangelico – Barclay Phoenix, John Buckley & Sabastien Dion

2. Gleneil Jasper Fajita – Neil & Ian Fraser

3. Bar Charter Figue – Dennalie, Dubeau & Tolamika

Winter Yearling

1. Glennholme Southern Belle – Glennholme Holsteins

2. Ploegsway Jasper Nutlace – Aleah, Vale-O-Skene, Matt & Tyler Yates

3. Hendercroft Laramie Bella – Herb Henderson

Fall Yearling

1- Glennholme Promotion Bobbi Jo – Glennhome Holsteins

2. Dalcreek Walk To Remember – Kingsway, Hazbro & Milvalea

4H Championship

Champion. Greenlane Jasper Sana – Kelly Velthuis

Reserve Champion. Winright Jasper Tropicana – Kelsey Mode

HM. Elmcroft Attic Lady – Rachel Jebson

Junior Championship

Photo at right, from left:

HM- Dreamcrest Goldwyn Frangelico

Reserve Junior Champion- Greenlane Jasper Sana

Junior Champion- Kingsway Jasper Cheetah

Junior 2-Yr-Old

1. Comestar Micha Roy – Ferme Rubis & Laurent Lambert

2. Kingsway Baxter A Rodd – Kingsway Farms

3. Sunrest FC Orleans – Sunrest Farm

Senior 2-Yr-Old

1. Lylehaven Durham Lekysa – Marry Inn & Belfast Holsteins

2. Kingsway Goldwyn Crosby – Kingsway & Donnandale Holsteins

3. Dubeau Ariel Belle – F Chartrand, Dubeau & Dubeau

Junior 3-Yr-Old

1. Sudview Nordale Gold Liberty – Ferme Blondin

2. Val-Bisson Dolman Daily – Dennalie, Dubeau & Tolamika

3. Blondin Final Cut Diana – Ferme Blondin, Ferme Villyvon & M Urbain

Senior 3-Yr-Old

1. Kingsway Dundee Drumstick – Kingsway Farms

2. Belle-Riviere Goldwyn Jaryn – Ferme Yvon Sicard

3. Mount Elm Cousteau Fairy – Neil & Bryan Anderson

4-Yr-Old

1. Willowholme Goldwyn Jessica – Ferme Blondin

2. Murrayholm SS Careen – Murrayholm Farms

3. Ploegsway 2nd Look Jolt Emmy – Glen-Com Holsteins Ltd.

5-Yr-Old

1- Sunnyfield Kizzy – Ferme Blondin

2. Blondin Leduc Alice – Ferme Yvon Sicard

3. Mondale Roy Dellia – Mountdale & Mountain Echo

Aged Cow

1. Kendu Rubens Valoria Signature Holsteins

2. Lincrest Costeau Colgate Montdale & Mountain Echo

3. Glennholme Gibson Jayna – Glenholme & Signature Holsteins

Grand Championship

Grand Champion: Willowholme Goldwyn Jessica

Reserve Grand Champion: Kendu Rubens Valoria

HM Grand Champion: Sudview Nordale Gold Liberty

From left: Unidentified, Paul Stewert (EBI), Oliver Lalande, Kim Cote,Simon with HM Grand Champion, Mike Farlinger with Res. Grand Champion, Richard Veleneuve with Grand Champion, Judge Thierry Jaton & Veronique Guay

Grand Champion & Res. Grand Champion

Premier Breeder: Kingsway Holsteins

From left: Paul Stewert, EBI; Ethan McMillan; Eddie O’Conner; Marty Hazelinger; Derek Lee; Morgan Mc Millan; Theirry Jaton, Judge

Premier Exhibitor: Ferme Blondin

From left: Paul Stewert, EBT; Simon Lalonde; Kim Cote; Oliver Lalonde;Richard Villeneuve and Theirry Jaton, Judge

Vickie Fletcher working her magic at the boards. It will be Royal time before you know it Vickie!

“Ringside Experts” From left; Lynn Boyd (long time Ontario Fieldman -now retired), Frank Milne & Gordon Dodge

If you’re a Junior Holstein Member, Day 1 of the convention can be grueling. If you’re not involved with the Dairy Jeopardy Contest, which runs from 8am to 6pm, then you might be part of the Prepared Speech Contest or have a Distinguished Junior Member interview. Either way – it’s a long day. But fear not! Every junior we talked with today was not only looking forward to the mixer and dance planned for tonight, they were counting down the hours until it kicks off at 8pm!

They just are THAT cool! The entertaining boys of Iowa – Kyle Demmer, Jordan Hanson, Matt Henkes and Luke Rauen.

Your 2010 Distinguished Junior Holstein Semi-Finalists! Front row: Elizabeth Cloninger (PA); Jenna Fox (PA); Maureen Lee (WI); Abigail Andrew (NY); Laura Elliot (WI); and Katie Hanehan (NY). Back row: Leah Henkes (IA); Benjamin Kinnard (WI); Mark Simon (IA); Austin Schwartzbeck (MD); Jacob Brey (WI); and Megan Herberg (MN).

It’s never too early to plan ahead! A very fun-loving group from Missouri gets ready to host Holstein breeders at the 2012 National Holstein Convention, June 27-30. In fact, the theme is “Get Your Kicks on Route 66″ and the meetings will all be held in Springfield.

California’s Amanda Moretti gives her speech in the Intermediate Division on the Dairy Price Stabilization Program.

A very entertaining young man, Wisconsin’s Connor Siemers talks about the lessons he’s learned during the Junior Speech Contest.

Winners of the Intermediate Division of Dairy Jeopardy: 1st – Katie Wendorf (WI), 2nd – Tony Lopes (CA), 3rd – Cody Getschel (WI).

Rachel Demmer of Iowa talks about “My Dairy Dream.”

It’s a packed house! Better get your seats early during the Jeopardy Contest.

We’re doing this when?? Virginians Donna Kerr and Barbara Cleary take notes and more notes as they prepare to host the 2011 National Holstein Convention in Richmond.

A last minute strategy session before one of the rounds of Jeopardy.

If you’re not on a boat fishing today, the place to be is right here in the Sheraton Hotel. Some 87 juniors are registered for the Dairy Jeopardy Contest, and the senior division just crowned its winners – 1st place Casey Arlig (NY); 2nd Jordan Hansen (IA) and 3rd Kelly Lee (WI). Stayed tuned for more scenes & additional results later!

Always a popular meeting spot, this year’s Dairy Bar features pictures and information celebrating Holstein Association’s 125 year anniversary.

Sure….they look calm now…
Illinois Junior Advisor Brian Olbrich and Illinois Junior Coach Glen Meier before the start of the junior contests!

The second floor of the Sheraton is full of booths, folding displays, digital scrapbooks and traditional scrapbooks. Juniors have been hard at work over the last year getting ready for this week.

Maine-ahs! Michaela Davis and Aryn Martin

Senior division Jeopardy winners from left: Casey Arlig (1st), Jordan Hanson (2nd), and Kelly Lee (3rd).

An Empire state of mind! NY Holstein Manager Patsy Gifford congratulates a very happy Casey Arlig!

Making mama proud! Katie DeBruin and daughter Kelly Lee celebrate!

Purple…the color of champions! Illinois’ best at the Junior Holstein Convention

The tropical theme dominated in Owatonna, MN as a large crowd gathered at Stranshome Holsteins for the JK-Stranshome Luau Sale on Friday, June 25th! The sale featured individuals from the Elegance, Renita, Maui, Paradise, Roxy, Tony Beauty, Ashlyn and Della cow families as well as many guest consignments from friends of the Stranskys and Kietzmans. The high type individuals were well appreciated as the sale averaged $4,736 on 101 lots.

The last animal through the ring garnered the highest price on the day at $17,300. Stranshome Gold Absolute-ET, a growthy, fancy, full-age summer yearling out of an EX-93 Aspen dam, was in high demand and MilkSource Genetics of Kaukauna, WI claimed her with the final bid.

A pair of striking winter calves – one red & white and one black & white – took the ring at the same time and drew spirited bidding from the crowd. Lot 73 – Strans-Jen-D Adv Raquel-Red, the winning winter calf at the Midwest Spring National R&W Show – is out of a VG-86 Talent dam then five more VG & EX dams going all the way back to C Continental Scarlet-Red EX-95 3E GMD. Consigned by Reid Stransky and Jeni Dingbaum, Raquel was purchased by Stoutjesdyk, Hongslo & Birklotz, IA for $15,500.

The other winter calf mentioned above also had plenty of interest as she circled the ring with the red Raquel heifer. Stranshome Dundee Daisy-ETwas the winning Winter Calf at the Midwest National Spring Show earlier this year. Out of a just fresh Stormatic that is a maternal sister to Vandyk-K Integrity Paradise (2E-96), Daisy was consigned by Joseph, Zach, Jerome & Darian Stransky and was purchased for $14,900 by Allyn, Heath and Heida.

Bringing $15,200 was Lake-Prairie Kite Anika-ET – a 9/08 Kite due 9/1/10 to Redliner out of Budjon Rubens Annette (EX-90), then a VG-87 Encore, then EX-96 3E Budjon Stardust Anisa-ET. Anika has been quite successful in the show ring as the 1st place Fall Yearling at the 2010 Midwest National Spring Show and last year was the All-Minnesota Fall Calf. Consigned by Stransky, Rottinghaus and Woods, Anika was purchased by Jeff Woods, WI.

Anika’s red maternal sister by Advent followed right behind bringing $15,000 from Eastside Holsteins, PEI. Lake Prairie Advent Ava-Red (VG-87) was consigned by her breeder, Megan Herberg of St. Peter, MN. Ava was the Reserve Junior All-American Junior 2-Year-Old in 2009 and is due in September to Hurtgenlea Carmello.

Other high prices on the day:
Lot 28 – $13,300 – Miss Dolly Daisy-ET (VG-86) – Goldwyn from the Miss Mark Maui family Buyer: Ross Russell, KY
Lot 44 – $12,500 – Regancrest Sanchez Blair-ET – 2/10 Sanchez out of Regancrest Belara (EX-91), the Shottle daughter of Barbie Buyer: Howard Binder, CO
Lot 55 – $10,800 – Kingsmill Ashlyns Alyssa-ET – 4/08 Damion out of EX-96 2E Ashlyn due in late July with an Atwood heifer Buyer: Tri-Day Holsteins, MN
Lot 10 – Budjon-JK Efficiency-ET (VG-87) – Terrason daughter of Budjon-JK Encore Electra (2E-95 GMD DOM) Buyer: Oakfield Corners Dairy, NY
Lot 41 – $9,200 – Ms StransJenD Lin Brazil-ET – Junior Champion, MN State Show 2010 Buyer: Elginvue Cattle Marketing, MN
Lot 31 – $8,500 – Miss Champion Mitze-ET (2E-93) – Champion out of Miss Lee Majestic-ET (EX-91 GMD DOM) Buyer: David King, NY
Lot 99 – Jenny-Lou Hi Metro 1782 (EX-93) – Grand Champion at 2010 MN State Show Buyer: Bloyce Thompson & T&L Cattle Co., PEI
Lot 49 – $8,200 – Indianhead Catalina-Red-ET – 6/09 Mr Burns out of VG-87 Greelea Talent Cat-Red-ET, next dam X-92 Yursden Kite Caramac-Red Buyer: Olivio (Italy)
Lot 1 – $8,200 – Budjon-JK Gold Ensignia-ET – 10/09 Goldwyn out of EX-96 2E Linjet Eileen then EX-96 3E Elegance – the first Goldwyn offering from Eileen. Buyer: Oakfield Corners Dairy, NY
Lot 77 – $7,700
Lot 23 – $7,500
Lot 52 – $7,500
Lot 14 – $7,200
Lot 60A – $6,700
Lot 45 – $6,300
Lot 56 – $6,000

Lot 2 – $5,000
Lot 33 – $4,400
Lot 46 – $4,000
Lot 47 – $4,900
Lot 48 – $4,200
Lot 57 – $5,200
Lot 60 – $4,900
Lot 63 – $5,000
Lot 74 – $4,900
Lot 86 – $5,500
Lot 87 – $5,800

The crew that made the Luau!

The tropical theme was carried throughout – blue shirts for the sales staff and here are Pat Conroy, Joel Phoenix and Matt Sloan sporting the red shirts for the fitting crew.

A sizeable part of the crowd then traveled three miles down the road for the Choice Sale and Dinner. 15 lots were sold and topping that sale at $39,500 was Lot N1 – a First Choice Female from two Goldwyn heifers due in December, 2010 out of Stadacona Outside Abel (VG-88-CAN) – making this a full sister to the All-American and All-Canadian Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy (VG-89-CAN), who sold for $1.2 million in last fall’s Morsan Sale. Consigned by Eastside Holsteins and Lewisdale Holsteins of PEI, the choice was purchased by Sunnyvale Farms & T&L Cattle Co.

2nd high at $26,100 was a First Choice Female sired by Damion out of Rolling-Spring G Escence-ET (VG-89), the Grand Champion at the 2010 Midwest National Spring Show. Escence is a Goldwyn daughter of Budjon-JK Dur Esquisite-ET (EX-92) and is a potential 8th generation Excellent from the Elegance family. Consigned by Budjon Farms, Joel Kietzman and Charlie Bean, the choice was purchased by Jordan & Whitney Ebert of WI.

The crowd enjoyed dinner and cocktails during the sale and many stayed on for the dancing afterwards. The Stranskys and Kietzmans are renowned for their hospitality and the whole day only served to reinforce that reputation!

Dads in action! Joel Kietzman and Reid Stransky and assorted Kietzman and Stransky children prepare for the drawing – each buyer on the day was eligible to win a 5 day/ 4 night trip to Hawaii!

Several people took the dance floor and worked on their moves during the course of the evening – including Gretchen Taylor and Paul Trapp!

Along with summer comes unpredictable weather, which the Wagner Family of Bo-Joy Farm experienced first hand on Tuesday night, June 22nd when a tornado blew over the farm. Below are some scenes from the farm depicting the damage to the barns as well as clean-up efforts by friends and family.

The National Guernsey Convention Sale took place yesterday, June 21st, at Warwick Manor Farm in East Earl, PA. It averaged $4,153 on 41 live lots. Below are some scenes and highlights from the exciting event.

It was a beautiful day for a sale! Here is a look down at the sale tents and Warwick Manor Farm.

The first animal through the ring was lot 2 – Sniders Yogi Anise-ET, a daughter of Cedar Fringed Altann (EX-95). She sold for $10,100 to Joe Piskorowski of Ithaca, NY. Altann was Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo in 2000 and Harrisburg in 2000 and 2001; she currently has 5 sons on the Active A.I. list, including the top two; and she has numerous Excellent daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters! At 14-year-old, Altann can still be found in the Snider Homestead barn and was one of the highlights of the farm tour convention goers took there.

Indian Acres N Cutie Pie was the top seller at $15,000. The first, and probably only daughter of Indian Acres MM Pistachio Pie (EX-94) to sell in public auction will stay in East Earl, PA, since she was purchased by Warwick Manor Farm and Hollow View Farm! The contending bid was from Richard Green and Mike Hellenbrand. She was consigned by Ashley Sears of South Deerfield, MA.

A large crowd was on hand for the sale!

Stanley Chupp called the sale while Blaine Crosser read pedigrees.

AGA’s Executive Secretary, Seth Johnson, plays Sale Manager and Dad.

The high selling animal of the sale – Indian Acres N Cutie Pie with Tim Frantz on the halter. To the left is buyers Kevin & Dina Stoltzfus and their children Kaila, Karli & Kolby and Dina’s mother Darlene Yoder along with the new National Guernsey Princess Ashlee Dietz, and to the right are more members of the partnership, Dina’s sister Denise, brother-in-law Micah and their daughters as well as Elise Wolff of Hollow View Farm. To the right of them is Carrie Sears of Indian Acres, the consignor, and the newly crowned National Guernsey Queen, Brooke Vander Veen.

Second high selling animal was Sniders Yogi Anise. Pictured l-r: Ashlee Dietz, 2010 National Guernsey Princess; Bella, Amy and Berneta Gable, consignors; Emily Stuff, leadsperson; Seth Johnson, representing buyer; Blaine Crosser, sale staff; and Brooke Vander Veen, 2010 National Guernsey Queen.

Fourth high seller – Knapps Challenge Admiration-ET sold for $7,400. Pictured l-r: Ashlee Dietz, National Guernsey Princess; Wanda, Austin & Landen Knapp, consignors; Judy & Dick Whalen, buyers; Dale Chupp, sale staff; Justin Kaufman, leadsperson; Brooke Vander Veen, National Guernsey Queen; Mike Weimer, Blaine Crosser, Jim Trotter and Stanley Chupp, sale staff.

A colorful sale staff were on hand to take bids, call the sale, lead animals and work the phones! Pictured l-r: Chris Reichard, Emily Stuff, Justin Kaufman, Jim Trotter, Dale Chupp, Seth Johnson, Stanley Chupp, Blaine Crosser, Mike Weimer and Brian Schnebly.

More prices (click here to view catalog):

3- 9,000 – Challenge Summer Yearling from EX-93 All-American Joke – Sold to Land of Living, OH

30 – 6,700 – Full Sister was Junior Champion at Madison

28 – $4,500 – Winter Calf - Deep Pedigree & Show Ring Ready

19 – $5,200 – Regis Winter Calf From Luxury Tami

Our final installment from the Minnesota Juniors comes as they are preparing to greet convention attendees in just a few days. Past President Molly Neil sends us her greetings and provides some travel tips. See you soon!

Hey Juniors -

Convention is only days away!! Have you started packing yet? I would suggest something cool. According to the weather forecast, the temperature is supposed to be in the mid 80′s. There are some chances of rain for Saturday and Sunday morning, so bring along those umbrellas to the farm tours. You may get a little wet.

The weather looks gorgeous for the remainder of the convention! Make sure to pack that sunscreen and bug spray, you’ll need it to fight off our state bird – the mosquito! Between the Amazing Race on Sunday, Valleyfair on Monday and the beautiful outdoor Twins stadium on Tuesday, you’ll need your sun glasses and lots of energy.

Lastly, don’t forget to pack some great fashions for our dances. We will be having a Beach Bash and Wild West hoedown. So grab your grass skirt, cowboy hat and of course your dancing shoes, because with so many great new friends, you won’t want to miss out. There are so many activities for you to be a part of that there will never be a dull moment.

Packing list:
- Sunscreen
- Umbrella
- Bug repellant
- Sunglasses
- Beach bash clothes
- Wild West clothes
- Comfortable shoes
- Cool clothes

Are you hooked? We are!

See you soon!

Molly

Averaging $2899 on 114 lots, the June 19th Garden Spot Trifecta in Gap, PA, was a great celebration of good cows, good friends and a great industry!  The event was capably managed by The Cattle Exchange (Dave & Merry Rama) and Landis Marketing (Bob & Janice Landis).

International flair! Brian and Cheryl Coghlin of Foundation Sires were in attendance, along with their daughter Chelsea.

Guest speaker at Friday night’s Lancaster County Holstein Picnic was Elgin Craig of Craigcrest Holsteins in Ontario. He’s pictured here with his wife Joan.  The picnic also included a judging contest, fun auction and cattle viewing.

The future of the dairy industry in southeastern Pennsylvania is certainly in good hands! Kids took turns riding in a handmade train while the picnic was going on.

And if the train wasn’t enough fun, a local neighbor flew his ultralight over the picnic and dumped out bags of candy for “all the kids” – big and little!

A look inside the barn at Stolhaven, highlighted by a tremendous lineup of older, foundation cows who are the heart and soul of Alphie’s breeding and flushing program.

It’s sale time! Sale hosts included (from left): Dave Stoltzfoos (Sixcorner); Alphie Stoltzfus (Stolhaven); and Paul B. Zimmerman Jr. (Cocalico).

It was reported that over 800 were in attendance Friday night, and certainly, a great number came back the next morning for the sale!

Breathing a sigh of relief are picnic and sale hosts Teresa and Alphie Stoltzfus. The busy couple also hosted a family wedding on the farm one week before the sale….think they’ll be bored this week?

Cocalico Holsteins high selling lot
Cocalico-Rama Jasper Alessa $12,700
Richard Smith (buyer at left) and Paul B. Zimmerman Jr.

Sale topper and high seller for Stolhaven
Stolhaven Redliner Snospots *RC – $14,000
Don Welk (at left) representing the Snospots Syndicate

Sixcorner Farm high seller
Cherrie-Kreek MK Lia-Red – $5200

Jordie Thomas and Les Hosking take a break from getting animals in and out of the ring.

Pete Hawkes was another member of the fitting crew which also included Brian Sparling, Nate Beiler, Jason Thomas and Jeff Van Patten.

The National Guernsey Convention is in full swing down here in Lancaster, PA! Today we got to tour the beautiful Warwick Manor Farm and see the line-up for the National Convention Sale which will take place tomorrow at 12:30. To view the catalog, click here.

She’s here! Lot 1B – Indian Acres N Cutie Pie – a 3/10 Natural daughter of Indian Acres MM Pistachio Pie – the Supreme Champion at World Dairy Expo in 2007!

Lot #3 – a Summer Yearling for 2010 from Spring Hill Farm out of Dix-Lee Tiller Joke (EX-93) – the Grand Champion at Louisville last year.

The line-up of hiefers

Lot 22 – A Turley Fall Calf from Coon Bros in NY.

Even the raffle calf looks good! Call 614-329-2600 if you want a ticket!

Sale crew members Dale Chupp and Jim Trotter strategies!

Yup – we’re in Lancaster County!

114 lots averaged $2899.07

Buyers of the top sellers for all three Trifecta Members

Stolhaven
Lot 14 – Stolhaven Redliner Snospots *RC
$14,000
Snospots Syndicate, c/o Don Welk, TN

Cocalico
Lot 78 – Cocalico-Rama Jasper Alessa
$12,700
Richard Smith, TN

Sixcorner
Lot 74 – Cherrie-Kreek MK Lia-Red
$5200
Scottianne Holsteins, PA