Members of the sale staff: Gayle Carson, Irvin Yoder, Dallas Burton (in the box)
L-R (bottom row) Adam Yoder, Ben Newberry, Ronnie Thomas, Nick Raggi, Robert Yeoman, Les Terpstra, Troy Yoder, Steve Berland, Conrad Horst, David Rama

Topping the sale at $15,100 was lot 3, Mar-Bil Jeeves Genette (+2243 GTPI). This outcross Jeeves daughter is due in August to Latroy and sold with numerous contract interest. Her dam is VG-87 Zenith x EX-91 Morty that goes back to Cleitus Grace. Consigned by Dallas Berry of Mt Crawford, VA she now has a new home in Minnestota at T-Spruce Dairy.

L-R (in box) Gayle Carson, pedigrees; Irvin Yoder, auctioneer; Dallas Burton, sale manager
(front row) Steve Berland, representing buyer; Stanley Yoder, leadsperson; Dallas Berry, consignor

The second highest seller was lot 9, a fancy Goldwyn from an EX Astronomical x Durham Atlee. Consigned by Ronnie Thomas & Ruben Schaapman, she was struck off at $8800 to Chip Daniel, WV.

Other top sellers included:

Lot 13- $8700 for a fancy Sept red Picaolo x EX-92 Advent x EX-94 Rub Marlene
Lot 2- $7400 for +2247 GTPI Palermo x VG-86 Colby x EX FBI to Dallas Berry, VA
Lot 4- $5400 for +2259 GTPI Robust x VG-87 Goldwyn
Lot 6- $5400 for +2210 GTPI Super x VG-86 Jasper x VG-87 Goldwyn x Atlee
Lot 5- $5000 for +2227 GTPI Bookem x Million from Snowman’s maternal line
Lot 11-$5000 for Aftershock x EX-97 Alicia
Lot 59- $5000 for a fancy, red RedLou x EX-91 Rubens

This yearly event is held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. Built in the late 1980″2 this state-of-the-art facility has grown from 600 acres to now over 1100 acres.

This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the sale. Traditionally, held in April, this year’s sale manager, Dallas Burton decided to move the sale to February. Beautiful 70 degree weather has been enjoyed by everyone all week.

A complimentary, southern cooked meal was enjoyed on Thursday evening.

Followed by a fun auction to support the Georgia Junior Holstein Association.

Ruben Schaapman (below), a 2011 Young Distinguished Junior member finalist, spoke about the benefits of being able to go to the National Holstein Convention and encouraged other youth to fill out DJM books.

In addition to the fun auction, raffle tickets to win this hand-made quilt were also sold to benefit the Junior Association.

More scenes from around the fairgrounds

Hailing from Adams County, Macy Jo Mudd was recently selected as the 2012 Indiana Holstein Princess at the annual Indiana Holstein Assn. meeting last Saturday in Indianapolis.

Macy, a senior at Adams Central High School, is the daughter of Stephen and Judy Mudd of Berne. Macy is active in 4-H and is currently serving as the vice president of her FFA chapter. Macy also served as the 2011 Indiana Milking Shorthorn Princess.

Macy enjoys working on her family farm, caring for their registered Holsteins and spending time with her family and friends. Not only does Macy work on her family’s farm, but she also works at Irish Acres as a vet assistant and at Belevista farms.

Macy competes at the county, state and national levels with her cattle. In the future Macy plans on having her own farm and has a desire to continue competing in the show circuit.

Macy is very excited to get to serve as the Indiana Holstein Princess and will get many opportunities throughout the next year to serve as a spokesperson for the Holstein breed and the dairy industry visiting schools, fairs and other various events.

In addition to the selection of the Holstein princess, the recipients of the Hoosier Homemaker scholarship and the Derek Blough Heart and Soul Award were also announced.

Robin Matlock of Knightstown presented Mallarie Stookey her Hoosier Homemaker’s scholarship last weekend at the annual meeting.

Mallarie Stookey, a senior at Warsaw High School, received the Hoosier Homemaker scholarship. Mallarie is the daughter of Jeff and Marla Stookey, who operate a small dairy near Milford. Mallarie will be attending Purdue University in the fall.

The 2012 Derek Blough Heart and Soul Award was given to Doug Wicker of Milroy. Doug is the son of JD and Bec Wicker. Doug is a sophomore at Purdue University studying agriculture economics.

The Derek Blough Heart and Soul award was presented to Doug Wicker. Doug received the honor for his dedication, unselfishness and positive attitude toward others and his care for his Holsteins.

This year’s Master Breeder award went to Dave Gierhart of Bryant. Dave and his wife Jo Ann have been in the dairy business for more than 40 years and have traveled to many shows competing at the county, state and national levels. Dave and Jo Ann have had the honor of 10 animals receiving All-American and Junior All-American nominations as well as exhibiting the grand champions and junior champions at the state and national levels. Dave and Jo Ann have two daughters who along with their own families continue to show and care for their Holstein cattle.

Nathan Kuehnert of Ft. Wayne stands with Master Breeder, Dave Gierhart.

Two Honorary Lifetime Members were also recognized at the annual meeting.

Dr. G.W. Snider of Goshen was one recipient of the Honorary Lifetime member award. Dr. Snider graduated from Michigan State University in 1957 when he began his veterinary practice in Elkhart County. He has continued practicing for the past 50 years. Dr. Snider has enjoyed these many years working with his client’s dairy cattle along with taking care of his own Holsteins with the help of his wife, Sherri. Although slowing down his practice, he still loves to help any farmer with any question or concern.

Dr. G.W. Snider has been known nationwide for numerous years for his many findings in the veterinarian practice and was honored as Maurie Kline of Goshen presented him with an Honorary Lifetime Member award

Bill Powell of Portland also received an Honorary Lifetime member award. Bill and his wife Shirley have been married for 57 years. They started their Holstein herd shortly after marrying and they now have four children and seven grandchildren. Bill and Shirley decided to exit the dairy industry more than fifteen years ago and now raise and exhibit Haflinger horses.

Bill Powell has loved the Holstein breed for more than 30 years and was humbled as Duane Hill of Fountain City presented him with one of the Honorary Lifetime Member awards.

Other awards that were also given at the annual meeting last Saturday were Progressive Breeder awards, Progressive Genetics Herd awards and the Five Highest BAA Average by herd size.

Progressive breeder awards went to Darrell Richard of Goshen, Dennis W. Paulus of Elkhart, Ray E. Eash of Middlebury, Mark A. Thomas of Fountain City, Lyle Weaver of Goshen and Duane Hill of Fountain City.

Progressive genetic herd awards were presented to Darrell Richard, Rauscher Farms, Inc. of Huntingburg, Nor-Bert Farms LTD. of Bremen, William and Susan Gamble of New Carlisle, Tony Bos of Fair Oaks, Brand Dairy Farm of Waterloo and Springbrook Farms of Marshall.

The top BAA Average for 10 to 25 head was presented to Richard Nisen of Leesburg; 26 to 40 head, Bruce Gingerich of Millersburg; 41 to 55 head, Paul Engleking of Greenfield and 56 head and over, Springbrook Farms of Marshall.

In addition to the numerous awards that were presented at the annual Indiana Holstein meeting another very hot topic was discussed. Indiana will host the 2013 National Holstein Convention in Indianapolis on July 7-11. The convention will have many different events for attendees.

Other important events for Indiana Holstein members are the Indiana State Holstein show in Richmond, June 18-21 and the Indiana State Fair.

Thanks to Courtney Lipply for sharing this great report!

This active group is having numerous fundraisers to help prepare for the convention. A major fundraiser is an opportunity to win a free calf! A fancy Red and White September calf was graciously donated by Tony T. Bos of Fair Oaks Dairy, Indiana to help the juniors raise money for the convention they will be hosting. This calf, BOSSIR CHRIS NEVADA-RED-ET is out of MD-VALLEYVUE GOLD CHRIS-ET, EX-92. The grand dam is JERLAND RUBENS NAN-RED-ET, EX-93. Tickets for your name to be entered into a drawing can be purchased from any Indiana Junior Holstein member or adult member and each ticket is $5.00 or 5 tickets for $20.00. The winner of the calf will be announced at the 2012 Indiana State Fair 4-H Dairy show in August. Make sure you get in on this opportunity to win a calf!

The juniors are also putting together a cookbook to sell. Any junior member or adult members are to send in their favorite recipe(s) to Robin Matlock, rmatlock81@gmail.com or Marla Stookey, stook@bnin.net. Each junior will be donating their favorite recipes, so be sure to get your hands on one of these cookbooks and see that Indiana juniors have great taste!

Lastly, they are putting together a calendar to sell for the 2013 year. These will be available for purchase starting this summer. Digital copies of photos are in high demand for the success of the calendar. If you happen to have any pictures of any Indiana junior members, please contact Courtney Lipply and send pictures to her at clipply@purdue.edu.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to help the Indiana Junior Holstein Assoc. prepare for the 2013 National Holstein Convention in Indianapolis! We hope to see you, “Racing to Indy” in 2013!

Submitted by: Courtney Lipply

Owners: Murray and Margaret Sowter

Farm Name: Murribrook Holsteins

Location: Moss Vale, New South Wales (2 Hours south of Sydney on the South Coast Highlands of New South Wales)

Farm Size: 400 acres on home farm, 300 acres rented, milk around 220 with 200 stud cattle and 300 grade receipts for their ET program.

What’s currently in your Tank? Windbrook, Goldwyn, Shottle, Atwood, Aftershock, Windhammer, Sid, Lauthority, Fever, Lavaman, Durham, Gillette Jordan

Your Favorite cow/ bull of all-time? Bulls that have worked well for us over the years have been Durham, Raider, Talent, Walkway Chief Mark

What Bull will have the greatest impact on the Australian Holstein? Hard to tell, in the past North American genetics have had the greatest impact and most likely will into the future.

Future goals for your farm/cattle? Breed cattle that are the most sought after in the market place.

Other interesting notes: Murribrook has been named Premier Breeder at the International Diary week three times, and has excelled in the Semex On-Farm dairy challenge.

Murribrook Goldwyn Roletha
Junior Champion Sydney Royal 2011
Honorable Mention International Dairy Week 2011
All-Australian Senior Yearling Dry 2011

Murray Sowter
Murribrook Holsteins
Judson Park Nowra Road Moss Vale 2577
T 02 4868 1491
F 02 4869 1018
M 0419 431 661
sowters@murribrook.com
www.murribrook.com

Submitted by Jessica Achen New South Wales, Australia

Shown from left are National Director Pete Waterman (ME), National President Chuck Worden (NY) and Director at Large Jonathan Lamb (NY)

Also participating in the meeting were Holstein staff. From left are Field Reps Dave Paddon and Bob Wilson with Dan Meihak from the Brattelboro office.

The Ladies Scholarship committee always have bidding items that “we can not do without” and raise a considerable amount of money. Two familiar faces that keep an eye on the bidding (shown here) are Betty Emerling and Nancy Wright.

Ayshire Breeders

NY Jersey Cattle Club

NY Swiss Breeders

Top of the evening at $32,000, was consigned by Dr. Pat Comyn of Madison, VA and purchased by Elite Dairy Genomics, LLC of Springfield, IL. Comyn-PBCD OS Sherae-ET *TY. 50K GTPI + 2444 +1733M +90F +52P +830 NM$. She is the number two GTPI Osmond daughter. She is out of UFM-Dubs Sherae-ET +2129 GTPI. Her next six dams are VG or EX.

Second high of the evening was a choice of 3 Shamrock daughters. Aurora-Rama Shamrock Hop-ET 50K GTPI +2333 +1835M +73F +61P +731NM$, Aurora-Rama Shamrock Hee-ET 50K GTPI +2211 +1099M +19F +26P 699NM$ and Aurora-Rama Shamrock Hot-ET 50K GTPI +2409 +1748M +80F +59P +819NM$ These Shamrocks boast 9 VG or EX dams. Consigned by Aurora-Ridge LLC and Riverview Farm and purchased by Ed Coble of Roswell, NM for $26,000.

Third high of the night was Lot #1, purchased by Dr. Scott Tripp, Paris, TX at $25,000. The lot was a choice of two Shamrock females consigned by Kevin Peck from the EX-93 DOM Clear-Echo 822 Ramo 1200-ET. Shamrock 2488 (99%) had a GTPI of +2324 while Shamrock 2482 (99%) had a GTPI of +2322. The dam completed a record of 4-04 365 39,570 4.5 1782 3.2 1252 and already has 15 sons in AI.

Dr.Tripp also purchased Lot #3 for $21,500 from Mike & Jill Ammon, Lewistown, PA. Again, the lot was a choice of two heifers from Ammon-Peachey M Moonbeam-ET, a Million daughter with GTPI +2169. Ammon Farms RBT Moonlite-ET (by Robust) had a GTPI +2366 and Ammon Farms OS Moonglow-ET (by O-Style) had a GTPI +2251. The choice goes back to the world-famed Pine-Tree Martha Sheen-ET family.

Lot #2 sold for $19,000 to Taurus Service from Vision Genetics, Hershey, PA. With no Goldwyn in the pedigree, this exciting choice sired by Numero Uno was out of Potters-Field Boja 9854-ET (VG-86) with GTPI +2204, the #8 NM$ cow of the breed.

The sale was managed by The Cattle Exchange.

Familier faces that are the force behind this successful sale series are front and center for the 2012 edition. From left: Jason Pullis, ringman; Tom Harkinrider, ringman; Horace Backus, pedigree authority; Rick Verbeek, ringman; Patsy Gifford, NYHA Executive Manager and Dave Rama, auctioneer.

Sale crowd photos below……………..

From right: Bill Cook of Aurora Ridge Dairy and David Wood of Eildon Tweed

Mark Henning, Dean Sharp & Jackie Bennett

Beth Keene & John Emerling

Jeff & Stacia True

For more information on New York Holstein activities, please visit their website at www.nyholsteins.com.

Class 1 – Born May & June, 2011
1. Mattenhof Damion Harmony (Erbacres Damion X Goldwyn), Sabrina Schlegel
2. Doug Teatro Millymilk (Tom Teatro X Winston), Eric & Nathalie Dougoud-Rey
3. Rey Start Up Cherica (Rey Start Up X Primetime), Christian & Jacques Rey

Class 2 – Born March & April, 2011
1. Kolly-JL Createru Fraisling (Kolly-JL Createur X Vulpin), Jean-Louis & Lionel Kolly
2. Bopi Damion Gondole (Erbacres Damion X Boss Iron), Ass. Oberson – Pierre-Willy Pasquier
3. Mollanges Atwood Stelline (Maple-Downs-I G W Atwood X James), Pascal Henchoz

Class 3 – Born January & February, 2011
1. Morandale Bolton Kalina (Sandy-Valley Bolton X Terrason), Francois Morand
2. Doug Coldfriend Dillie (Coldfriend X TKO), Eric & Nathalie Dougoud-Rey
3. Saetteli Hvezda Wonder (Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda X Joel), Kurt & Dominik Satteli

Class 4 – November & December, 2010
1. Les Chaux Samuelo Beverly (Regancrest-MR Samuelo X Kite), Pharisa Paul
2. Faroussia du Loup (Braedale Goldwyn X Damion), Moureaux/Ghini & Azelia Dott
3. Rey Van Gogh Billie-Jane (Rey Van Gogh X Champion), Christian & Jacques Rey

Class 5 – Born September & October, 2010
1. De L’Equinox Shottle Kerstin (Picston Shottle X Goldwyn), Joseph Vial
2. Bopi Laurin Gentiane (Den-K Marshall LL Laurin X Terrason), Ass. Oberson – Pierre-Willy Pasquier
3. Illens Salomon Valanga (Illens Salomon X Theiro Jerry), Jacques Rouiller

Class 6 – Born July & August, 2010
1. Baugosse Mr Sam Morticia (Regancrest-MR Durham Sam X Goldwyn), Silvio Baume
2. Morsan Goldwyn Ladys-Paradise (Braedale Goldwyn X Silky Gibson), Francois Morand
3. Vapa Shottle Briscilia (Picston Shottle X Astronomical), Domi & Bertrand Vallelian-Panchaud

Class 7 – Born April – June, 2010
1. Wilt Enia (Wilcoxview Jasper X Goldwyn), Wilt Gaec
2. Lindya Lyster Laralys (TCET Lyster X Igniter), Germe Cherlyne Gremaud & Schuwey
3. Gana (La Presentation Denzel X Goldwyn), Karl Ammann

Class 8 – Born January – March, 2010
1. Ayer Champion Diablesse-ET (Calbrett-I H H Champion X Lonard), Serge & Yvan Ayer
2. Holst. Papaux Shottle Lilirose (Picston Shottle X Decker), Ass. Papaux Currat
3. Leisa (Henkeseen Remedy-Red X Jack), David Moser

Class 9 – Born October – December, 2009
1. FCV Sanchez Jenny-Lou (Gen-Mark Stmatic Sanchez X Boss Iron), FCV Holstein P.A. Christian Vial
2. Kolly-JL Winston Elegante (Sunday Dur Hyman Winston X Fanzy), Jean-Louis & Lionel Kolly
3. Piller Zander Emotive (Ocean-View Derry Zander X Desire), Piller Holstein

Junior Champion: FCV Sanchez Jenny-Lou (Gen-Mark Stmatic Sanchez), FCV Holstein P.A. & Christian Vial
Reserve Junior Champion: Morandale Bolton Kalina (Sandy-Valley Bolton), Francois Morand
HM Junior Champion: Mattenhof Damion Harmony (Erbacres Damion), Sabrina Schlegel

Junior Champion: FCV Sanchez Jenny-Lou

Reserve Junior Champion: Morandale Bolton Kalina

HM Junior Champion: Mattenhof Damion Harmony

Class 10 – Born September – November, 2009
1. Piller Shottle Excellence (Picston Shottle X Damion), Piller Holstein
2. Holst. Papaux Sanchez Luciana (Gen-Mark Stmatic Sanchez X Joah), Ass. Papaux Currat
3. Erasia du Loup (Calbrett-I HH Champion X Kite), P. Creppe & B. Tousaint

Class 11 – Born June – August, 2009
1. Elegante (Wilcoxview Jasper X Juror), Perroud/Nicolet/Henchoz
2. Bopi Lightning Fabiola (Lylehaven Lightning X Calbrett-I HH Champion), Ass. Oberson-Pierre Willy Pasquier
3. Bachmann Gzim Papaye (Bachmann Goldwyn Gzim X Balzac), Albert & Frederic Bachmann

Class 12 – Born January – May, 2009
1. Holst. Papaux Jasper Joeva (Wilcoxview Jasper X Gibson), Ass. Papaux Currat
2. Holst. Papaux Stormatic Jackie (Comestar Stormatic X Laurier), Ass. Papaux Currat
3. Twin Kia (Roylane Jordan X Damion), Twin Holstein Leclerc Freres

Class 13 – Born October – December, 2008
1. Piller Roy Doucine (Roylane Jordan X Damion), Piller Holstein
2. Holst. Papaux Stormatic Jennifer (Comestar Stormatic X Laurier), Ass. Papaux Currat
3. Jaquard Cousteau Lavette (Silky Cousteau X Freelance), Jacques Raboud

Class 14 – Born July – September, 2008
1. DS Diode (Braedale Goldwyn X Roy), Jan Hubert De Saint
2. Debalacee L Herbagere (Braedale Goldwyn X Champion), GS Alliance
3. Pasdanoise (Braedale Goldwyn X Hotrock), Alex Gobell

Intermediate Champion: DS Diode (Braedale Goldwyn), Hubert de Saint Jan
Reserve Intermediate Champion: Piller Shottle Excellence (Picston Shottle), Piller Holstein
HM Intermediate Champion: Debalacee L Herbagere (Braedale Goldwyn), GS Alliance

Intermediate Champion: DS Diode

Reserve Intermediate Champion: Piller Shottle Excellence

Class 15 – January – June, 2008
1. Illens Carisma Santiago (Dupasquier Carisma X Lheros), Jacques Rouiller
2. Doug DP Baxter Lollipop (Emerald-Acr-SA T-Baxter X Champion), Eric & Nathalie Dougoud-Red
3. Nervaud Kite Renata (Markwell Kite X Levis), Andre Clement

Class 16 – September – December, 2007
1. Class (Sandy-Valley Bolton X Shottle), GS Alliance
2. Mollanges September Solene (Pursuit September Storm X Stardust), Pascal Henchoz
3. Marilot Decker Nuova (Far-O-La Debbi-Jo Decker X Joah), Marc & Erhard Junker

Class 17 – Born January – August, 2007
1. Holst.Papaux Damion Indiana (Erbacres Damion X Lheros), Ass. Papaux Currat
2. Morandale Champion Gelly (Calbrett-I H H Champion X Ize P), Francois Morand
3. Illens Nickel Rotonde (Illens Nickel X Rubens), Jacques Rouiller

Class 18 – Born January – December, 2006
1. Decrausaz Iron O’Kalibra (Boss Iron X Integrity), GS Alliance & Pat Conroy
2. Beauty (Roylane Jordan X Convincer), Marc & Erhard Junker and Thomas Staub
3. Bsonatic (Silky Gibson X Stormatic), Gaec Derriere la Tour

Class 19 – Born January – December, 2005
1. Du Bon Vent Stormatic Atacama (Comestar Stormatic X Limit), Marc & Erhard Junker
2. Piller Freelance Alexia (Braedale Freelance X Blacktone), Piller Holstein
3. Sunny House Faneur Goldstar (Faneur X Flicflac), Gerald Poffet

Class 20 – Born July, 2003 – December, 2004
1. Victoria (Comestar Lheros X Espanon), Christian & Jacques Rey
2. Salinoise Victoria (Salinoise Socrate X Counselor), Noel Damon
3. Hoslt. Papaux Terrason Emmie (Innwood Terrason X Laurier), Ass. Papaux Currat

Class 21 – Born before September, 2003
1. Ptit Coeur Iron Dirona (Boss Iron X Spirit), GS Alliance
2. Piller Gibson Orphee (Silky Gibson X Benson), Piller Holstein

Grand Champion & Best Udder of Show: Decrausaz Iron O’Kalibra (Boss Iron), GS Alliance & Pat Conroy
Reserve Grand Champion : Du Bon Vent Stormatic Atacama (Comestar Stormatic-ET), Marc & Erhard Junker
HM Grand Champion : Beauty (Roylane Jordan) Marc & Erhard Junker & Thomas Staub

Grand Champion & Best Udder of Show: Decrausaz Iron O’Kalibra

Reserve Grand Champion : Du Bon Vent Stormatic Atacama

HM Grand Champion : Beauty

Class 1 – Born May & June, 2011
1. La Waebera Carat Carlie (Greenlea Advent Carat-ET X Titane), Michel Clement
2. Plattery Destry Starlette (Scientific Destry-ET X Rustler), Christian Menoud
3. Kolly-JL Createur Liverpool (Kolly-JL Createur X Plaisance Talent Jano), Jean-Louis & Lionel Kolly

Class 2 – Born March & April, 2011
1. Schopfred Secure Kalyana (Crackholm Secure-Red X Logic), Eric Schopfer
2. Flu Farm Secure Florine (Crackholm Secure-Red X KHW Kite Advent-Red), Reto Flury
3. Mona (Savard X Limar), Jeremiah Zahnd & Heinz Burkhalter

Class 3 – Born: January & February, 2011
1. Morandale Chicoustar Karen (Morandale Glacier Chicoustar-ET X Rubens), Francois Morand
2. Maira (Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda X Wiesenfeld Encounter Economic), I. Hauck & E Spangenberg
3. Schopfred Hvezda Keyra (Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda X Rustler), Eric Schopfer

Class 4 – Born November & December, 2010
1. La Waebera Hvezda Palm (Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda X Salto), Michel Clement
2. Kolly-JL Starfire Cacharel (Lystel Starfire X Indianhead Red-Marker), Jean-Louis & Lionel Kolly
3. Lindya Hvezda Lyzda (Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda X Mars), Ferme Cherlyne Gremaud & Schuwey

Class 5 – Born September & October, 2010
1. Kolly-JL Rubens Caty-Perry (STBVQ Rubens-ET X Indianhead Red-Marker), Jean-Louis & Lionel Kolly
2. La Waebera Destry Stena (Scientific Destry-ET X Joyboy), Michel Clement
3. Allenbach Hvezda Katia (Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda X Ideal), Hansruedi Allenbach

Class 6 – Born June – August, 2010
1. Morandale Destry Bridale (Scientific Destry-ET X Daguet), Francois Morand
2. PraderGrens Deuce Ichikawa (Scientific SS Deuce-ET X Rustler), Monique & Cedric Pradervand-Rey
3. Ruegruet Debonair Melitta (Scientific Debonair-ET X Markwell Kite), Andre & Patrick Ruttimann

Class 7 – Born February – May, 2010
1. Ruegruet Adventure Macy (Riverdane Adventure X Markwell Kite), Ruegruet Holsteins & Markus Mock
2. Marguerite (Flurys Brad Figaro X Sam-ET), Herve & Veronique Monney
3. Steffens Marine Kentacy (West Port SS Marine X Rubens), Lukas Steffen

Class 8 – Born September, 2009 – January, 2010
1. Wittenbach Ralstorm Jalouse (All. Gaspari Ralstorm X Lakeside), Bernard & Raoul Etienne
2. Kolly-JL Diploma Liotela (Scientific Advent Diploma X Pen-Col Brillance), Jean-Louis & Lionel Kolly
3. Everdes Wisconsin Inksou (April-Day Wisconsin X Sega), Everdes Holsteins

Junior Champion: La Waebera Hvezda Palm (Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda), Michel Clement
Reserve Junior Champion: Morandale Chicoustar Karen (Morandale Glacier Chicoustar-ET), Francois Morand
HM Junior Champion: Maira (Orbe-View S Strm Hvezda), I. Hauck & E. Spangenberg

Junior Champion lineup

Junior Champion: La Waebera Hvezda Palm

Reserve Junior Champion: Morandale Chicoustar Karen

Class 9 – Born August – November, 2009
1. Ruegruet Joyboy Minapolis (Valleyriver Joyboy X Markwell Kite), Reto Flury
2. La Biolleyre Talent Galante (Ladino Park Talent X Ridge-Star Journalist), GS Alliance
3. Gislers Swiss Savard Tiara (Savard X Ritzy), GS Alliance

Class 10 – Born April, 2009 – July, 2009
1. Yerly Ralstorm Gemina (All. Gaspari Ralstorm X Stadel), Everdes Holsteins
2. Elisa de l’Herbagere (Touchdown-Red X Glacier-Red), L’Herbagere – MM. Moureaux
3. Londaly Babylon Fantasy (Schrago Glacier Babylon X Journalist), Association Gobet Vallelian

Class 11 – Born February & March, 2009
1. Schrago Debonair Venise (Scientific Debonair-Red X Salto), Schrago Freres
2. La Villaire Stellyno Electra (Stellyno X Rubens), Cedric & Jimmy Perroud
3. Menoud Red Ralstorm Nirvana (All. Gaspari Ralstorm X Kite), Menoud & Fils

Class 12 – Born October, 2008 – January, 2009
1. Kolly-JL Rocco Felsbrook (Golden-Oaks Rocco-Red X Emotion), Alex Gobeli
2. Susi (Baros X Stadel), Jean-Daniel & David Vial
3. Tabea (Savard X Rubens), Flo. Favre & Sebastien Gratwohl

Intermediate Champion: Ruegruet Joyboy Minapolis (Valleyriver Joyboy), Reto Flury
Reserve Intermediate Champion: Yerly Ralstorm Gemina (All. Gaspari Ralstorm), Everdes Holsteins
HM Intermediate Champion: Kolly-JL Rocco Felsbrook (Golden-Oaks Rocco-Red), Alex Gobeli

Intermediate Champion lineup

Intermediate Champion: Ruegruet Joyboy Minapolis

Reserve Intermediate Champion: Yerly Ralstorm Gemina

L to R:
HM Intermediate Champion: Kolly-JL Rocco Felsbrook
Reserve Intermediate Champion: Yerly Ralstorm Gemina
Intermediate Champion: Ruegruet Joyboy Minapolis

Class 13 – Born July – September, 2008
1. Ginette (Jura-Park Glacier Daystar X Adam), Ueli Widmer
2. Kelly (Mattenhof Talent Kitko X Rustler), Samuel Zimmerman
3. F.F. Vincent Lovin (Vande Advent Vincent X Jordan), Fred Amstutz & Frank Gerber

Class 14 – Born January – June, 2008
1. La Waebera Acme Sublime (KHW Elm-Park Acme X Malibu), Michel Clement
2. La Waebera Joyboy Stella (Valleyriver Joyboy X Salto), Michel Clement
3. Defago Glacier Xena (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red X Stadel), Patrice Defago

Class 15 – Born September – December, 2007
1. Schuwey Classic Roxy (Poos Stadel Classic X Rubens), Beat Schuwey
2. Grenada (Plattery Sam Incas X Ruedi), Piller Holsteins
3. Schuwey Joyboy Rihanna (Valleyriver Joyboy X Rubens), Beat Schuwey

Class 16 – Born January – August, 2007
1. Mox Talent Mandy (Ladino Park Talent-Imp X Kite), GS Alliance
2. Chrisma Rustler Bethanie (Sir Ridgedale Rustler X Kite), Christophe Oberli
3. Lussy (Bachmann Juju Raby X Redstar), Niklaus Krebs

Class 17 – Born January – December, 2006
1. Pepita (Sir Ridgedale Rustler X Rubens), Everdes Holsteins
2. Image (Morosty Vike X Adam), Jean-Luc Maillard
3. Olympia (Valleyriver Joyboy X Origin), Wilfred Habegger

Class 18 – Born June, 2004 – December, 2005
1. La Waebera Glacier Oceanie (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red X Jordan), Michel Clement
2. Frivole (Sir Ridgedale Rustler-Red X Adam), Fritz Konig
3. Du Jura-lac Adam Griffit (Sure-View Adon Adam-Red X Stadel), Maurice & Sonia Treboux

Class 19 – Born before January, 2004
1. Chapelettes Listel Delta (Loorraine Rubens Listel X Seewilio), Ferme La Lorraine – Menoud
2. Ingrid (STBVQ Rubens X Pickel), Hansruedi Allenbach

Grand Champion & Best Udder of Show: La Waebera Acme Sublime (KHW Elm-Park Acme), Michel Clement
Reserve Grand Champion: Schuwey Classic Roxy (Poos Stadel Classic) Beat Schuwey
HM Grand Champion: La Waebera Glacier Oceanie (Sunnylodge Glacier-Red), Michel Clement

Grand Champion & Best Udder of Show: La Waebera Acme Sublime

Reserve Grand Champion: Schuwey Classic Roxy

HM Grand Champion: La Waebera Glacier Oceanie

Jersey Junior Champion lineup

Junior Champion Jersey – Herma Belmont Cocalyn (Silver Spring Belmont X Sultan) born October 14, 2010

Reserve Junior Champion Jersey – Levanchy Belmont Hybellule (Silver Spring Belmont X Fusion-ET) born January 1, 2010

L to R:
HM Junior Champion – Ormonts-Jer Belmont Belgrade
Reserve Junior Champion – Levanchy Belmont Hybellule
Junior Champion – Herma Belmont Cocalyn

Grand Champion Jersey lineup

L to R:
Grand Champion – Danae (DJ Look X Paramount) born Sept. 27, 2008
Reseve Grand Champion – Avonlea Kendra (Family Hill Avery Signature X Hollylane Renaissance) born May 28, 2008
HM Grand Champion – Bul-R Senior Emeraude (Pine Haven Senior X Paramount) born October 24, 2007

Grand and Reserve Grand Champion rear udders

Champion Jersey winners – lots of smiles!

Junior Champion Brown Swiss – Pamela (Neutop Prelude Julien-ET X Prunki) born November 2, 2009

Reserve Junior Champion Brown Swiss – GS Alliance Jolden Sassy (Jolahofs Denmark Jolden-ET X Forsman-ET) born July 26, 2010

HM Junior Champion Brown Swiss – Pom-Lee (Jolahofs Polo Jongleur-ET X Prelude-ET) born January 21, 2011

Junior Champion Brown Swiss winners rearview

L to R:
HM Junior Champion – Pom-Lee
Reserve Junior Champion – GS Alliance Jolden Sassy
Junior Champion – Pamela

L to R:
Intermediate Champion – Steiners Jolden Ashton (Jolahofs Denmark Jolden-ET X Collection) born April 14, 2009
Reserve Intermediate Champion – Plantahofs Denver Sindi (Rolling View Denver-ET X Colibri) born September 23, 2008
HM Intermediate Champion – Atlantis (Neutop Prelude Julien-ET X Picard-ET) born July 22, 2009

Intermediate Champions

Grand Champion Brown Swiss and Best Udder of Show – Schmibachs Collection Corella (R Hart BC Collection X Starbuck) born December 18, 2005

Reserve Grand Champion – Pedrini Top TI Rhyth Acqua-ET (Forest Lawn TJ Rhythm X Eusebio) born October 19, 2000

L to R:
Grand Champion – Schmibachs Collection Corella
Reserve Grand Champion – Pedrini Top TI Rhyth Acqua-ET
HM Grand Champion – Greysy

The annual Wisconsin Junior Holstein Convention was hosted by the Clark County juniors in Eau Claire, Wis., at The Plaza Inn & Suites, December 28-30, 2011. Over 500 Holstein members, chaperones, and volunteers were in attendance to help make the weekend a huge success. Throughout the convention, junior members participated in numerous contests, including speaking, arts and crafts, photography, Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Bowl.

The largest competition of the weekend was Dairy Bowl, in which 24 junior, 29 senior, and five rookie teams competed.

Junior Team winner – Manitowoc County – Bieke de Bruijn, Jake Siemers, Jordan Siemers & Josh Siemers
2nd place Jr. team – Dodge County

Senior Team winner – Polk County – Brett Getschel, Cody Getschel, Chris Rassier & Ethan Dado
2nd place Sr. team – Vernon County

Dairy Jeopardy Results
Junior: 1st Jake Siemers, Manitowoc; Adam Field, District 5 Junior Club; Kylie Nickels, Dodge
Intermediate: 1st Crystal Siemers-Peterman, Manitowoc; Jordan Siemers, Manitowoc; Andy Sell, Dodge
Senior: 1st Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac; Stephanie Nagel, Manitowoc; Rachel Hartlaub, Manitowoc

Speech Contest Results
Junior: Reece Lehman, Trempealeau; Courtney Moser, Vernon; and Abby Field, District 5 Junior Club
Intermediate: Kati Kindschuh, Fond du Lac; Jordan Siemers and Barloe Brisson, both of Manitowoc
Senior: Kaitlyn Riley, Crawford; Laura Finley, Jefferson; and Rachel Hartlaub, Manitowoc

Outstanding Holstein Boy & Girl
Kyle Natzke of Fond du Lac County and Laura Elliott of Dane County

Distinguished & Younger Distinguished Member finalists:

DJM candidates: Amelia Cooper, Dane; Stephanie Nagel, Manitowoc; Kyle Natzke, Fond du Lac; and Kayla Wright, Jefferson

YDJM candidates: Katherine Larson, Vernon; Elizabeth Sarbacker, Dane; Jordan Siemers, Manitowoc; and Nicole Wright, Jefferson

2012 Wisconsin Holstein Princess – Laura Finley, Jefferson
2012 Wisconsin Princess Attendant – Anna Blake, Waupaca/Waushara

Special recognition is given to youth leaders that have been nominated by youth in the Junior Holstein Association and selected by the Junior Activities Committee. This year’s WHY (Wisconsin Holstein Youth) Friends were Kelle Calvert of Lafayette County and Laura Wackershauser of Grant County, both in the six years and over division.

Wisconsin Holstein awarded nearly $12,000 in scholarships this year, and following the award presentation, an auction was held to raise funds for future awards. Donated items auctioned off included clippers from Andis, UW-Madison Men’s Hockey tickets donated by Ted and Sandy Halbach, a certificate for a Bonnie Mohr print, UW-Madison Men’s Basketball tickets donated by Corey Geiger and Krista Knigge, another two pairs of men’s basketball tickets donated by the Rob Rippchen family, and a show package donated by NASCO. Also donated was a Bonnie Mohr Print from Second-Look Holsteins, a Steiger 600 Replica Pedal Tractor from Case-IH, a stay at the “Doctor’s House” by Daluge Travel, and an Agri-Graphics gift package. Funds from these items, along with a silent auction, are put into the WHA scholarship fund, and nearly $3,000 was added this year.

The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association awards interested juniors the opportunity to travel to an area of the state to tour farms and learn from their dairy operations. This Farm Tour award was given to twelve recipients including Morgan Lundy of Jefferson County, Theresa Madland
of the District 5 Junior Club, Tony Weier of Iowa County, Brooks Hendrickson of Green County, Riley Bricco of Shawano County, Elizabeth Sarbacker of Dane County, Cassi Miller and Jackie Breuch of Wood County, Kati Kindschuh and Derrek Kamphius of Fond du Lac County
and Joshua Butler and Andy Sell of Dodge County. The group will be traveling the state early this spring.

JAC Committee – New members – Andrea Pagenkopf of Grant County (southwest district), Ryan Pralle of Clark County (northwest district), John Klossner of Green County (southeast district), and Nicholas Schuster of Fond du Lac County (northeast district)
Already elected – Katie Wendorf of Vernon County, Cara Biely of Waupaca/Waushara County, Brett Hildebrandt of Dodge County
and Nathan Huser of Wood County.

Advertising Contest
Junior: Carley Krull, Jefferson; Cole Booth, Sheboygan; Jordan Siemers, Manitowoc
Senior: Andrea Pagenkopf, Grant; Bryce & Cassy Krull, Jefferson
People’s Choice winners – Carley Krull and Bryce Krull

Photography Contest
Juniors: Ava Booth, Sheboygan; Morgan George, Trempealeau; Rachel Nigh, Vernon
Seniors: Tony Weier, Iowa; Andrea Pagenkopf, Grant; Valerie Kramer, Fond du Lac County
People’s choice winners – Ava Booth and Tony Weier

Photography Farm Scenes
Juniors: Paige Nelson, Pierce; Jessica Steger, Crawford (2nd and 3rd)
Seniors: Jackie Breuch, Wood; Tony Weier, Iowa; Danae Bauer, Waupaca/Waushara
People’s choice winners – Paige Nelson and Tony Weier

Photography Farm Animals
Juniors: Morgan George, Trempealeau; Rachel Coyne, Pierce; Kristen Broege
Seniors: Danae Bauer, Waupaca/Waushara (1st and 3rd); Felicia Opsal, Dane
People’s choice winners – Rachel Coyne and Megan Miller

Arts Contest
Juniors: Hannah Nelson, Pierce; Rachel Nigh, Vernon; Joey Opsal, Dane
Seniors: Tony Weier, Iowa; John Klossner, Green; Sarah Gerbitz, Rock
People’s choice winners – Rachel Nigh and Tony Weier

Crafts Contest
Juniors: Sara Dorshorst, Wood; David Petersheim, Vernon; Anna Christensen, Polk
Seniors: Tony Weier, Iowa; Justin Peper, Polk; Elizabeth Sarbacker, Dane
People’s choice winners – David Petersheim and Tony Weier

Scrapbook
1 – Green County; 2 – Grant County; 3 – Vernon County
Digital Scrapbook
1 – Grant County; 2 – Polk County

Folding Display
Juniors: Hope Petersheim, Vernon; Emily Steger, Crawford; Rachel Nigh, Vernon
People’s choice – Rachel Nigh
Intermediates: Valerie Kramer, Fond du Lac; Katherine Larson, Vernon; Katie Bauer, Waupaca/Waushara
Seniors: Tina Barton, Lafayette; Danae Bauer, Waupaca/Waushara
People’s choice winner – Tina Barton

Essay Contest
Junior: Marcus Schroepfer, Langlade
Seniors: Charlie Hamilton, Grant; Stephanie Nagel, Manitowoc; Morgan Lundy, Jefferson
Spirit Award – District 5 Junior Club

Bell-R-Ring Contest – Sheboygan/Langlade – Red Solo Cup
Penny War Jug Decoration – Vernon – “Rockin” cheese guitar

Dairy Bowl Written Exam
Juniors: Jordan Siemers, Manitowoc; Matthew Kramer, Fond du Lac; Kenni Bores, Wood
Seniors: Jessica James, Iowa; Matthew O’Leary, Fond du Lac; Dane Thompson, Barron

GRANDFATHER OF GREATNESS
There are many great bulls, but only a few have the honor of being one of the best in history. There is one bull that I call the “Grandfather of Greatness.” Can you guess what bull I am talking about? Here are some facts.

I call him the “Grandfather of Greatness” for several reasons. In the top 3 placings at the 11 National Shows in 2010, this bull ranked #1 maternal grandsire in heifers, cows and overall placings. Also, he was listed first in sire stack, topping the cow, heifer and overall lists. His final classification score is 90 points and he is a Gold Medal Sire. Plus, he has sired a whopping 30,281 classified daughters and has over 65,000 milking daughters. He was Premier Sire at the World Dairy Expo 5 times. I have found it interesting that he and his mother have the same white triangle marking on their heads. His date of birth is March 13, 1994. Have you guessed what bull I am talking about? He is Regancrest Elton Durham-ET.

I spoke to many people involved with Durham. First, I talked to Frank Regan, the owner of Regancrest, the farm that owned Durham’s mother, Snow-N Denises Dellia. He says Dellia’s best quality was her udder and her worst was her disposition. Dellia’s personality was unique. She did not like to be handled but strangely liked attention. She took care of herself and left herself to eat feed and make milk with ease. She won Global Cow of the Year and was named Queen of the Breed runner-up to Roxy. He said as a calf, Durham was like any other bull; nothing particularly stands out. He was very youthful! He says his favorite Durham daughter is Regancrest-PR Barbie-ET, classified Excellent 92. He actually owned Barbie.

I also spoke to Charlie Will, who works for Select Sires. He was the man who suggested the breeding of Elton and Dellia. I asked him why he suggested this. He answered, “Dellia was a beautiful Chief Mark daughter. However Chief Mark daughters tended to need better feet and legs because their thurls were too far back. At the time Elton was a high ranking sire with high production and he sired ideal feet and legs and correct thurl position, a logical mating to create a complete young sire.” He also said, “Durham was born 17 years ago and today is still the standard from which all other high type sires of today are compared.” He said his daughters’ best traits were their udders and thought the worst quality was they were a little spirited to handle. He also said that Durham was the first Premier Sire that actually sires traits that both commercial and registered breeders want in their herds and Durham daughters tend to improve with age.

I also talked to Elmer Watkins, the herd manager for the bull barn at Select Sires. He was the man that fed him, took care of him, cleaned his pen, clipped and shampooed him for pictures, classification and tours, and collected semen. He took care of Durham for six years. In the winter Durham had heat and in the summer he had air conditioning. He also told us his favorite memory about Durham is when his daughters won World Dairy Expo five times in a row. Next, he told us that Durham had various moods. One day he would be happy and the next day he would be very mean, but he was always curious. Overall he said the Durham had a good personality. He told us he remembers people talking about how good he was and he thought that Durham was pretty. Mr. Watkins also said that Durham’s best quality was producing semen and his worst was his attitude. He remembers when Durham started feeling sick and they took him to Ohio State University Vet School. He had a heart problem and needed a heart transplant, but this had never been done before. They did not want Durham to suffer, so they euthanized him. He said it was a sad day.

I would like to thank Frank Regan, Charlie Will, Elmer Watkins, Daphne Lang and Karen Knutsen for helping me get my information. I learned a lot researching Durham and one of these things is, it will be hard to ever match him. So next time you see the name Durham on your cow’s pedigree, you know it is coming from greatness.