illinois holstein herald fall 2007

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AirrAid 014HO04026 Sildahl Airraid *TVBW Marshall x VG-87 Manfred x VG-86 Zack

• #7 Type Sire +3.29 ptat

• Beautiful Udders +2.32 udc

• #13 Foot & Leg Sire +2.69 flc

• #15 TPI™ Sire +1795 tpi

• Outstanding Milk Yield +1683 milk

• 7% Service Sire Calving Ease

Top: Heinze Airraid 1059 VG-85, Tom, Mary & Mark Heinze, Portage, WI; Left: Sildahl Airraid 13 GP-81; Right: Sildahl Airraid Ice VG-87; Fred Schoenbachler, Stanwood, WA; Source: 8/07; USDA 88%R; HA 85%R; ©2007 Accelerated Genetics.

OutstAnding type, HigH prOductiOn,& LOw cALving eAse!

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AirrAid 014HO04026 Sildahl Airraid *TVBW Marshall x VG-87 Manfred x VG-86 Zack

• #7 Type Sire +3.29 ptat

• Beautiful Udders +2.32 udc

• #13 Foot & Leg Sire +2.69 flc

• #15 TPI™ Sire +1795 tpi

• Outstanding Milk Yield +1683 milk

• 7% Service Sire Calving Ease

Top: Heinze Airraid 1059 VG-85, Tom, Mary & Mark Heinze, Portage, WI; Left: Sildahl Airraid 13 GP-81; Right: Sildahl Airraid Ice VG-87; Fred Schoenbachler, Stanwood, WA; Source: 8/07; USDA 88%R; HA 85%R; ©2007 Accelerated Genetics.

OutstAnding type, HigH prOductiOn,& LOw cALving eAse!

800.451.9275 • 608.356.8357www.accelgen.com

Illinois Holstein Herald


ILLINOIS HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION

OfficersPresident............................................................................................................ Jim Schumacher 8 Co. Rd. 50 N, Teutopolis, Ill. 62467; 217/857-6374 [email protected] Vice President............................................................................................... Dale Drendel 15N057 Walker Road, Hampshire, Ill. 60140; 847/683-2590 [email protected]/Treasurer........................................................................................... Lori Lyons 6447 Fitzgerald Road, Rockford, Ill. 61102; 815/972-0001 [email protected]

Executive MembersJerry Smith....................................................................................... Davis 815/865-5683Joann Hartman........................................................................... Waterloo 618/939-7075Brian Olbrich............................................................................... Harvard 815/943-0798Kevin Wendling.......................................................................... Altamont 618/483-5532

Co-EditorsJulie Drendel 8750 Millpond Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068; 614/805-7932 [email protected] Florent 2283 Knob Hill Dr. #9 Okemos, MI 48864; 815/670-3706 [email protected]

Website ReporterKaren Schaufelberger968 Shady Grove Ave. Greenville, Ill 62246 618/664-0789 [email protected]

Directors - Term Expires 2007

*Heart of Illinois................................................ Dick Muller, Washington 309/444-2486*Lincolnland................................................... David Ruppert, Nokomis 217/563-2846Tri-County...................................................... Dale Drendel, Hampshire 847/683-2590Tri-County............................................................... Joe Engel, Hampshire 847/683-3482


Boone-Winnebago.................................................. Brent Pollard, Rockford 815/962-2664Clinton.................................................................Don Lueking, Centralia 618/495-2238Effingham........................................................... Howard Dust, Shumway 217/868-5257Heart of Illinois..............................................Tricia Kilburn-Zehr, Graymont 815/743-5722Jo-Carroll.................................................................. John Erbsen, Lanark 815/275-4990*McHenry-Lake................................................... Brian Olbrich, Harvard 815/943-0798*McHenry-Lake............................................... Brian Wesemann, Huntley 847/669-3213Mississippi Valley........................................................ Bill Deters, Quincy 217/224-3192Southern........................................................... Joann Hartman, Waterloo 618/939-7075*Stephenson......................................................... Verlo DeWall, Shannon 815/864-2561Stephenson......................................................... Kent Smith, Orangeville 815/789-4059


Gateway.................................................. Bruce Clanton, Mulberry Grove 618/425-3523Boone-Winnebago.......................................... Stephanie Stout, Sharon, WI 608/732-2757 Clinton.............................................................. Jason Brammeier, Carlyle 618/226-3231*Effingham..................................................... Kevin Wendling, Altamont 618/483-5532Gateway ........................................................................... David Freeman 618/372-4228*Jo-Carroll......................................................... Dennis Steffes, Elizabeth 815/598-3161*Lincolnland................... ................................... Lee Oltmanns, Nokomis 217/563-2697Mississippi-Valley............................................... Beth Weas Cash, Paloma 217/455-3440*Southern................................................... Norbert Hasheider, Okawville 618/243-6312*Stephenson................................................................. Jerry Smith, Davis 815/865-5683

* Ineligible for re-election ** Completing an unexpired term

Holstein Association USA Regional Representative

Larry Kleiner850 Old Hwy. 127; Greenville, Ill. 62246 [email protected] 618/664/0001

Other RepresentativesMike HutjensUniversity of Illinois Extension [email protected] 217/333-2928

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Adverstiser’s Index ................................................................ Page 5

Calendar ............................................................................ Page 5

District News ................................................................... Page 26

Dutchess Domain ............................................................... Page 6

From the Editors ................................................................. Page 5

From the Field .................................................................... Page 6

Junior District News ........................................................ Page 31

Letter to the Editors .............................................................. Page 5

2007 Illinois Championship Show Dedication ............ Page 15

4-H Judging Teams ........................................................... Page 20

Board of Directors Meeting Notes....................................... Page 21

Butlerview Holsteins............................................................ Page 8

District Show Results ......................................................... Page 24

Illinois Championship Holstein Show..................................Page 11

Illinois Holstein Dutchess Contest ..................................... Page 16

Illinois State Holstein Futurity Show ..................................Page 10

Illinois State Fair Junior Show .......................................... Page 19

Illinois State Fair Open Show ........................................... Page 18

Illinois State Show Junior Show ...................................... Page 14

National Holstein Convention .......................................... Page 30

Picture Policy of the Illinois Holstein Herald ....................... Page 29

State Convention Registration.............................................. Page 22

State Picnic ........................................................................ Page 7

Superior Young Producer Awards ....................................... Page 20

University of Illinois Initiates Bingham Endowment ..... Page 21

On the Cover:Summer is the time for friends and families to gather at local Holstein events. Snapshots from throughout the summer grace this issue’s cover.

October 2007


ADVERTISER’S INDEX


CALENDAROctober 3 Internationl Junior Holstein Show, World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis.October 5 International Holstein Show (heifers), World Dairy Expo, Madison, Wis.October 6 International Holstien Show (cows), World Dairy Expo, Madision, Wis.October 27 Illinois Golden Opportunity Sale, CarlyleNovember 3 Grand National Junior Holstein Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky.November 5 Mid-East National Holstien Show, NAILE, Louisville, Ky.November 17 Junior Annual Meeting, Champaign (see www.illinoisholsteins.com for more details)

December 5 Annual Board Meetings, SycamoreDecember 6-7 State Senior Convention, Sycamore

From the Editors ...Hello Illinios Holstein enthusiasts!

We are again pleased to present you with the Midwest issue of the Illinois Holstein Herald. We would like to thank the WI, MN, IA, and SD Holstein Association for collaborating with us on this issue to help increase circulation for our advertisers.

Also, we would like to commend our organization on the tremendous response for ads this time around. We hope you find more value for you advertising investment with this issue.

It was great visiting with everyone at summer shows, sales and the state picnic. We would again like to thank the Kasbergen family for their extreme generosity in hosting this event.

We would like to congratulate Bob Miller on being named the 2007 Distguished Dairy Cattle breeder by the National Dairy Shrine. We know you are truly deserving of this presitigous honor.

We look forward to seeing everyone this fall at the Illini Golden Opportunity Sale. Bob Fruend and his sale committee have been working very hard on getting outstanding consignments. Bob will assure everyone that this is one of the best sales Illinois has hosted for a long time.

Finally, we also hope everyone will join the Tri-County Club in December as they host the State Convention.

We would like to give a final reminder to support the Juniors in their Holstein Royalty print raffle, which will conlclude at state convention.

Julie & Molly

Accelerated Genetics Page 2Ainger Farms Page 33BDG Genetics Page 33B-J-Grove Page 33BLM Fall Dairy Page 33Bluff-Ridge Page 35Blukel Holsteins Page 33Bri-Mel Acres Page 33Car-Mer Farm, LLP Page 6, 33Cearfield Farm Page 33Clint-Clair Farms Page 33Coxbrook Farms Page 33Dair-E-Land Holsteins, Inc. Page 33DoDel Holsteins Page 33Dust Dairy Farm Page 33Edler Farm Page 33The Edwards Family Page 33Ellingson’s White Hill Farm Page 33Elm Farms, Inc. Page 35Erbacres Holsteins Page 33Evergreen Lawn Farm Page 33Flat-Net Dairy Page 33Fruendly Acres Page 33Francis Halpin Farms Page 34Gaf-Fine Farms, Inc. Page 36Glendell H. Farms, Ltd. Page 33Golden Oaks Farm Page 33Halldale Farms Page 33Holbrich Holsteins Page 36Holstein International Page 27Hunter Haven Farms, Inc. Page 34Interglobe Genetics Page 26Irwindale Holsteins Page 34J-Maker Dairy Farm Page 34Jan Ann Rae Holsteins Page 34K-J Holsteins Page 34K-Lane Farms Page 36Kaco-Vu Page 34Kepotah Page 36Kochnook Farm Page 34Koll-Kreek Holsteins Page 34Knebel Circle-K Page 13Laeschway Dairy Page 32, 36Lenkaitis Holsteins Page 34Lindale Holsteins Page 28, 34 Luck-E Holsteins Page 34Lucky-King Holsteins Page 34Ludwig Farms Page 36

Mackinson Dairy Farm Page 34Macomber Farm Page 34Massbach Holsteins Page 34Meier Meadows Page 34Mil-R-Mor Page 34Mitchell’s Holsteins Page 36Neu-Way Holsteins Page 34Net-A-Way Farms Dairy Page 34O-Bee Holsteins Page 36Oertel Farms, Inc. Page 34Oltmanns, Lee Page 40PR Farms Page 34Platz Dairy Farm Page 34Pleasantland Farm Page 34Po-Cop Holsteins Page 34R-Homestead Farm Page 36R-Vision Holsteins Page 34Ravendale Farm Page 35Roblee Farms Page 36Rock-I Farms Page 36Roes-Mor Page 35Rolling Lawns Farms Page 35Rollin-Huels Dairy Farm Page 35Rotesown Page 36Select Sires Page 37Semex Page 38Shan-Hart Holsteins Page 35Shanks Farm Page 35Shannondoah Holsteins Page 35Schaufine Farms Page 35Schaulane Holsteins Page 35Show-N-Style Cattle Page 35Smith, Ed Page 13Stevenson Holstein Club Page 35Sum-Daze Holsteins Page 35Sunshine Genetics Page 25Team Holsteins Page 35TimTam Acres Page 3Tuck’s O’er the Hill Farm Page 36Twendell Holsteins Page 35Vital-I Page 35Von-View Dairy Farm Page 35Weaver-Lea Page 35Wildvale Registered Holsteins Page 35Will-Can-Do Holsteins Page 35Winter Dairy Farm Page 35Zehrview Holsteins Page 35

To the Illinois Holstein Association,

I would like to say thanks for the Klussendorf Memorial Trophy for the Junior Champion Bred and Owned Award at the Illinios Cham-pionship Show. It is a real honor to receive this award. Connor Erbsen

To the Sponors of the Junior All-Illinois Awards,

Thank you for your donation to the show. I really enjoy showing and I was very excited to receive my plaque! Connor Erbsen

Next Herald deadline will be December 1, 2007. Please let Julie or Molly know if you

are interested in doing an advertising.

** Reminder: Juniors receive discounts on placing ads.


Hello everyone! My name is Emily Lyons and I will be representing the Illinois Junior Holstein Association as the 2007 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. I hail from Boone-Winnebago Junior Holstein Club where I have been an active member for many years.

My family and I live on a small farm just outside of Rockford. I am currently 18 years old and am a freshman at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, majoring in animal sciences.

I am truly honored to have been selected as your new Holstein Dutchess. The contestants this year were all extremely qualified and did an excellent job. I would like to thank Vicki Stohlquist for coordinating the contest and all of the judges.

As a Dutchess contestant, I was able to sit up close to one of the best State Shows ever. I would like to commend the exhibitors for bringing out such a high-quality group of animals. Congratulations to all the winners. While at the State Show, I also had the pleasure of meeting the first ever Dutchess, Karen Harms. Also I was able to attend the Illinois State Fair and

pass out ribbons and awards at the Junior and Open Holstein Shows. Congratulations to all of the exhibitors there also. I would also like to thank Marla Behrens for allowing me to work in the Dairy Building while I was at the State Fair. It was fun getting to talk to adults and children about the Holstein Industry.

Congratulations to the Junior members who went to the 2007 National Holstein Convention in Nashville, TN. They did a great job representing our state, a special Congrats to the Senior Dairy Bowl Team for winning their division. Another note on Junior issues, as you may already know, the Juniors are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a print of Holstein Royalty by Larry Schultz. Tickets are being sold for $5 each or 3/$10. The winner will receive either the print or

Dutchess Domain

Turn to page 16 for the full story on this year’s dutchess contest and profiles of each contestant.

Finally!!! We have good milk prices and they may actually stay decent for a while. The question everyone is asking them selves is what opportunities should you take advantage of?

Certainly there are all kinds of options to consider. One opportunity that is always available is adding some top genetics to your herd. I realize that most of you already have top cow families that you are working with in your herd. One thing we have to keep in mind is the pace at which genetics are advancing.

From the Field...

a cash prize. The drawing will be held at the State Senior Convention in Sycamore, IL on De cember 6-7. If you don’t already have your tickets, please purchase some.

Good luck to everyone at the fall shows and for those with upcoming classifications. Hopefully, I will see everyone at the fall events!

Emily Lyons

As of the week ending August 18, the Holstein Association had registered 13,811 ET calves this year. The 13,811 calves represent the best of the best. Before embryo transfer, a breeder, with the help of good a genetic base, good mating, and good luck, could stay competitive. But ET has propagated the genes of the best cow families to the point that it is almost impossible to ever catch the leaders, no matter what type of pedigree you are talking about.

Yes lighting will continue to strike and cow families will always emerge from nowhere. But if you bet on lighting striking you are going to lose. If you want to be part of breeding and merchandising the best of the best you should consider buying into one of

the greeat cow families, and what better time than when you hopefully have a little extra cash to do it with.

If you study the herds most of us consider to be at the top already you will find that even they add new genetics from time to time. The State Sale and others are being put together right now and I can assure you this fall will offer some of the best cattle ever sold. Study the advertising and catalogs, and consult people you trust for information and advice. Yes cattle may be a bit higher this fall than in the past but there will still be good buys out there.

Larry Kleiner October 2007


The Illinois State Holstein Picnic was held Sunday September 9th at Stone Ridge Dairy in Mansfield, Illinois. The weather couldn’t have been better, as approximately 300 Holstein enthusiasts flocked to George and Kara Kasbergen’s 3,000-cow dairy from all corners of the state.

“I thought it was a great picnic…one of the best in a long time,” said Illinois Holstein Association President Jim Schumacher. The attendance was also one of the best we have had in recent years, and the hosts were extremely gracious.”

The day began at 11:00 with hayride tours around the farm. As guests loaded the wagons, the group moved towards the office and milking parlor. The parlor experts from Kaeb Sales were stationed there to talk about the milking equipment and milking procedure on the farm.

The group then loaded back onto the hay wagons, driven by fellow Heart-of-Illinois club member Lynn

Zehr. They went through the large freestall barn for everyone to experience first-hand how the rest of the commercial herd is housed.

The next stop was the feed commodity barn, where none other than Dr. Mike Hutjens was stationed to talk about the TMR constituents.

As one would expect, Mike had a Penn State shaker box on hand to talk about particle size of the ration as well. Many people were awed by the large pile of feed in the bunker silo and the immense quantities of feed.

“I believe it was good for our group to see a farm this size. The industry is leading towards big farms, so it is good for people to look at the dairy, talk to the owners, and to see what is both good and bad,” said Jim. “Our members were exposed to something a little different in the industry, and that can never hurt you.”

Once the first groups returned from the tours, the crowd was seated for lunch. After welcoming everyone to the farm, Kara Kasbergen instructed everyone towards the food lines and provided the invocation. Like everything else at the dairy, the lunch was second to none, with the California-style tri-tip steak being a favorite among the group.

While everyone was seated in the tent, there were several Illinois Holstein Association members who made a few comments after lunch. Emcee for the day, Mike Hutjens first introduced and thanked the entire Kasbergen family for their generosity and class for hosting the picnic. Mike then called on Jim Schumacher to welcome the

group, followed by comments from Larry Kleiner, National Holstein Association Representative; Bob Fruend, State Sale Convention Chair; Linda Drendel, State Convention Coordinator from Tri-County; and Marla Behrens, Midwest Dairy Association.

While they still had the crowd’s attention, the junior members had their worker’s auction. Although it’s typically held at state show, the junior members all agreed the time and location was ideal for the change this year. After the auction, the Kasbergens raffled off several door prizes to their guests.

Throughout the afternoon, the group continually roamed around the new show barn, situated right beside tent where the group had finished eating. Based on comments from several top Holstein breeders, many agreed that it was among the best show barns they had seen for a modern set-up. Among the cattle in the impressive new facility were some of the Kasbergen kids’ summer show animals.

“The cattle here are not just bought to show, but to make money and to help the industry,” said Lee Oltmanns, independent dairy consultant from Nokomis, Illinois. “It is good for Illinois to have

someone like George in the industry who is really friendly and who helps Illinois Holsteins.”

As the crowd gradually dwindled, many agreed it will be hard to top this event next year. However, the positive atmosphere of the picnic left everyone excited about the picnic and the industry as a whole.

“The state picnic has always been one of our better attended events, and I thought this one made it even more exciting,” said Jim. “I think it will regenerate excitement for the picnic in future years.”

Illinois State Holstein Picnic

Junior Worker’s Auction at State Picnic5 Juniors Brought $970

Seller Buyer AmountKyle Mitchell Alan Tucker $110 Danny Zehr Kenny Hartman $200John Mitchell Golden Oaks $200Emily Lyons Kevin Lyons $200Kelly Sheehan Carson Kasbergen $220

Carson Kasbergen and Kelly Sheehan, high seller from worker’s auction

Kara & George Kasbergen welcomed their guests

Tour goe-ers await the hayride around the farm The 300 guests enjoying the outstanding mealThe Schaufelberger girls admiring the show barn



This year at the Illinois Championship Holstein Show, all eyes were on the winning four-year-old and five-year-old cows that were pulled out for Grand Champion. Shortly after Judge Roger Turner made Olmar Roy Crystal Grand Champion and Shoremar S Alicia 2-ETN Reserve Grand Champion, owner Jeff Butler was beaming with satisfaction from ringside.

While few people have owned both Grand and Reserve Champion at the Illinois State Show, Jeff is no stranger to the winner’s circle. He currently owns approximately 70 head of registered Holsteins, many of which are known by their household names by Holstein enthusiasts throughout the country for their showring success.

Although Jeff has owned his fair share of class winners at the state and national levels, his involvement in registered Holsteins began like many other Illinois junior members.

The Early Years ShowingJeff grew up on a grain and dairy farm

in Chebanse, Illinois with his parents and brother, Jim and sisters, Julie and Jennifer. Jeff and his siblings were strongly involved in 4-H, FFA, and dairy judging. They showed at the state fair and state show ever since they were kids. His dad was also quite active in the Illinois State Holstein Association, serving as

one of the past state presidents who helped unite the northern and southern shows to the one state show that exists today.

While showing as a junior, Jeff said they were always competitive in the junior show, and in 1985 Butlerview had the Reserve Grand Champion at the Illinois State Show with a Pinehurst Copyright daughter. Then in 1987 they exhibited the Grand Champion animal.

Later in 1989 and 1990, they started showing the kind that did well at national shows. Their first All-American Nomination was in 1989 with a senior calf, Helenlane Katie Merv.

“The next year, I talked to a guy from Quebec who fitted our calf at Harrisburg and Madison the year before. He said there was a heifer I just had to look at up in Canada,” Jeff explained. He was in his junior year at the University of Illinois at the time, but Jeff made the trip to Quebec to purchase the heifer, Bermaska Starbuck Chancel.

He had tremendous success with Chancel in the U.S. She was named All-American and Reserve All-Canadian as a fall calf, and then went on to win Junior Champion honors at World Dairy Expo as a senior yearling. Although he sold her that fall, she came back

the next year to be named All-American and All-Canadian as a senior-2-year-old.

“She was maybe the greatest 2-year-old ever,” said Jeff. “I think she was the first heifer to be Junior Champion at Madison and then come back to win the two-year-old class.”

Around that time, Jeff was finishing up college and originally wanted to milk cows on the home farm but his parents encouraged his siblings and him to take jobs off-farm to ensure a more consistent form of income.

Currently, Jeff resides in Springfield, Illinois and works for a company that sells fertilizer, chemicals and fungicides to large farms. Additionally, he is in a partnership

with in a business out of Wisconsin called Calves-4-U, where they own several hundred recipient animals. People will send embryos from all over the country to put in these animals.

Once Jeff was able to establish himself better in the professional world, he began buying into more and more cow families that could do well on the national show circuit.

However, before investing in such elite cows, they have to meet certain criteria.

“Two things I am a stickler on…I like

Butlerview Holsteins

“Two things I am a stickler on... I like cows with really good udders and they have to have an open, dairy rib with some style.”

In a League of its Own

October 2007


“With the timing of the sale and the quality of the animals, we think it could be a sale for the ages.”

cows with really good udders and they have to have an open, dairy rib with some style,” Jeff explained. “In heifers I like a real dairy, open rib and a chiseled front end. They need to walk up hill, have a long neck and lots of style.”

With those ideas in the back of his mind, Jeff has become involved with some of the most popular cow families in the world.

Alicia and AdeenIf you say “Alicia” in the dairy industry,

there is no mistaking which cow you are talking about. Shoremar S Alicia (3E-97) may be one of the most respected Holstein cows today, and surely the most world-renown cow that Jeff Butler has owned.

Jeff originally acquired Alicia after he purchased her full sister, Ms Kingstead Chief Adeen (EX-94). “I bought Adeen with Lance Ruppert at Callum McKinven’s first dispersal in Canada,” Jeff said.

Shortly after Alicia emerged on the scene, and when she started to make a name for herself, it quickly drew Jeff’s attention.

“I had heard about this Alicia cow, but had never seen her,” commented Jeff. “I went to Ontario to see her in March of 2000, and that was when I bought her with Kingstead Farms and Howard Binder.”

While some may think it would be a gamble to make a large investment in such prolific cows, Jeff didn’t have any doubts about his decisions.

“Starbuck Ada was one of our favorite cows around in the late 80’s and early 90’s, so I felt confident to buy Adeen and Alicia,” Jeff explained. Aitkenbrae Starbuck Ada is the dam of both Adeen and Alicia.

Currently, both Adeen and Alicia are housed at Trans Ova Genetics, Iowa.

Alicia 2 and CrystalAfter Alicia was named World Champion

in 2000 and Grand Champion at the Royal Winter Fair, the owners decided to clone her through Cyagra in Pennsylvania.

“Ever since the clone was a baby calf, she not only resembled Alicia in her makeup, but also in color and mannerisms,” Jeff explained. “It is really interesting to see how similar they really are.”

Shoremar S Alicia 2-ETN developed into an impressive young cow, scoring VG-88 as a two-year-old, but they didn’t think she was developed quite well-enough to show her that year. However, this year she was ready for the showring, and claimed the title

of Reserve Grand Champion at the 2007 Illinois Championship Holstein Show.

“She calved in December last year and has really developed since she was dry,” Jeff said. “She got bigger, deeper in the barrel, and also got more spring to her barrel.”

Today, Alicia 2 is scored Ex-92, the maximum score for a 2nd calf cow. She is housed at Doug and Melanie Nifong’s farm in Orfordville, Wisconsin.

While everyone watching from the rail at the Illinois State Show had to admire the power and style of Alicia 2, she may have been overshadowed a bit by the silky, black five-year-old that beat Alicia 2 for Grand Champion honors.

Olmar Roy Crystal, with her tremendous udder and dairy quality, made a logical show winner for Judge Turner.

While she was right on for the July show, she had come a long way from earlier in the year.

“She calved the 1st of September last year, but had a DA and got really thin. She almost died; we had to take her to the UW-Madison vet school. It took until this spring to get her body back,” said Jeff, who has owned Crystal for 2 years now.

Jeff originally saw Crystal during World Dairy Expo at Madison as a junior 3-year-old. “I think she stood 3rd or 4th, but she was my favorite cow in the class,” Jeff recalled. “I’d been thinking about her, but everyone said I couldn’t get her bought.”

However, he was persistent with the issue and finally was able to buy half of her with the breeder of the cow, Olmar Farms of Minnesota.

Shortly after the recent Illinois State Show, Crystal returned to her home at Doug and Melanie Nifong’s in Wisconsin, and scored

94 points, the maximum score for a cow in her 3rd lactation.

Parade of Perfection SaleWith the recent success of the Butlerview-

owned animals, Jeff felt the time had come to have a sale to offer progeny of his cows to other Holstein breeders. Thus, the Butlerview Parade of Perfection sale has been set for March 1, 2008 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

“I thought with the amount of animals I have, it would be a good time to sell everything when prices are good,” explained Jeff. “You only get one or two chances to cash in, and since I have two younger children to raise at home, and with the popularity of Alicia and the Adeens, I thought I would go ahead and sell all things less than six years

of age. Milk prices look like they will stay really good, so it is a great time to get the most value for my animals.”

In the upcoming sale, Jeff says he plans to sell

8-10 daughters of Alicia, 8-10 daughters of Adeen, as well as several daughters from Pfaffs Gibson Rally (EX-92), Olmar Roy Crystal (EX-94), Vital-I Integrity Anastasia (EX-95), Wegnerlann Gabby (EX-94), and Combination Jed Erica (2E-94).

Along with his own animals, Jeff plans to feature twenty elite guest consignments to engage additional interest.

“I am excited to say we have a Goldwyn out of Ashlyn, a daughter of Apple-Red, a Durham from Jed Debra, a Goldwyn from Reginia, a Red Rampage from Marlene-Red, and daughters from Liberty Rae and Idee Lustre,” said Jeff.

“With the timing of the sale and quality of the animals, we think it could be a sale for the ages.”



Illinois State Holstein Futurity Show

2-Year-Old Futurity (18 shown)B-J-Grove Cousteau Sunset

Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.R-Homestead Champion Tate

Lora Hilgendorf; Nokomis, Ill.Bluff-Ridge Roy Fantasy

Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.B-J-Grove Champion Hoover

Patrick Devore; Mulberry Grove, Ill.Vitale Encore Dazzle

Maria Vitale; Dixon, Ill.Erbacres Hi Metro Dee-ET

John Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.Timtam-Acres Champ Sweet Pea

Chelsie Stewart; Mulberry Grove, Ill.Christalene Encounter Luna

Chris & Lori Smith; Peotone, Ill.Rock-I Shell2 Sky F Solome

Rock-I Farm; Orangeville, IllErbacres Kite Francesca

Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.R-Homestead Gibson Cauleen

Lora Hilgendorf; Nokomis, Ill.MS Miracle Astro Dazzle-ET

Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill.Erbacres SS Cayce-Red-ET

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Irwindale Gibson Fawn Maurice Irwin; Beason, Ill.

Schaufine Durham Beyonce-ET Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill.

Echo-L Astro Aspen Randy Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill.

5-Year-Old Futurity (5 shown)Irwindale Leduc Molly

Team Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.Bluff-Ridge Durham Berma-ET

DJ Hisle; Arrowsmith, Ill.R-Homestead Storm Tonite

Jene Dawn Ruppert; Nokomis, Ill.Elm-Nor-Way Storm Whirlwind

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Thursday, July 19, 2007 • Bloomington, Ill • Judge - Larry Tande; Medford, Minn.

This year’s Illinois State Holstein Futurity had one of the largest payouts in the history of the show. Breeders from across the state came out in full force to exhibit the best their farm had to offer. Results of the show are listed below:

Judge Larry Tande with B-J-Grove Cousteau Sunset, the winning 2-year-old Futurity cow. She is held by Lucas Clanton, owner.

5 yr old:1st - $676.322nd - 541.043rd - 405.784th - 270.525th - 270.52

2 yr old:1st - $390.192nd - 234.033rd - 175.524th - 156.025th - 117.016th thru 10th - $78.0111th thru 15th - 58.5016th thru 18th - 39.00

Futurity nomination forms will be sent out after the first week of October. If you do not receive an entry form, please contact Ed Smith: 847.395.5976 or 847.372.0602.

Entry forms and fees are due to Smith by November 1.

Kevin Kriegel with Irwindale Leduc Molly, winner of the 5-year-old Futurity class. Molly is owned by Team Holsteins.

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Illinois Championship Holstein ShowFriday, July 20, 2007 • Bloomington, Ill • Judge - Roger Turner; Guelph, Ontario

Spring Heifer Calves (6 shown)Savage-Leigh Alexee-ET

Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, IllMacland Dundee L Button

Caitlin Meyer; Manteno, Ill.Flat-Net Blitz Cristina

Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill.Zehrview Stanley C-Quiz

Amanda & Alexis Zehr; Waterloo, Ill.Greenlea Ad Lib-Red-ET

Paula Bovre; Lanark, Ill.Winter Heifer Calves (13 shown)

MS Katys Rampage Meyer, Caprio & Price; Manteno, Ill.

Price-View Sstorm Aileen C. Meyer & J. Price; Manteno, Ill.

Tower-Ridge Primetime Paris; Austin Redemacher; Penfield, Ill

Miss Lady Lindor-ET Ron Mikulice; Orangeville, Ill.

Lindale Aspen Maybelle Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.Fall Heifer Calves (13 shown)

LA-Foster Astro Patty 2 Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill

MS Astro Passion C. Meyer & J. Price; Manteno, Ill.

MS KA-GEO Kite Maui-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill

Rock-I Lorri Dundee Lambada Rock-I Farm; Orangeville, Ill.

B-J-Grove Terrason BB Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.Summer Yearling (7 shown)

Erbacres Goldwyn Peace Connor Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

Graybill Damion Victory Paul Graybill; Freeport, Ill.

R-M Dundee Sharon Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

Go-Sho Dundee Izadora Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

B-J-Grove Mailing Mermaid Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.Spring Yearling (3 shown)

Four-M-Acres Dur Cookie-TW J. & J. Butler & Butz; Chebanse, Ill.

MS Kathys Sstorm Kalie-ET Meyer, Mardale, Price; Manteno, Ill.

Wendy-Oaks Malone Illiana Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill.Winter Yearling (11 shown)

Luck-E Dundee Jenna Blake Meyer; Manteno, Ill.

Engelking ELP Clover C. Meyer & J. Price; Manteno, Ill.

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AHM Lady Pepperdine Animal Health Mgnt; Monroe, Wis.

Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.Fall Yearling (9 shown)

Rockland Dundee Marriet J. & J. Butler, Butz; Chebanse, Ill.

MS RD Mango C. Meyer & J. Price; Manteno, Ill.

Irwindale Gibson Melinda Todd Irwin; Beason, Ill.

Zehrview Mystr Bianca Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill.

Erbacres Durham Delight John Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.Junior Best 3 Females (2 shown)

Erbacres Holsteins Kevin Erbsen Family; Larnark, Ill

B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.Dry 3 & 4-Yr-Old Cow (5 shown)

Golden-Oaks Champ Rae-ET Golden Oaks Farm; Wauconda, Ill.

Luck-E-JK Linjet Tizzle Joe Engel & Joel Kietzman

J-Maker Sept Storm Dorean Jim Schumacher; Teutopolis, Ill.

Winter-Lea Morty Kandy Alison Winter; Altamont, Ill.

Mi-Mi Talisma Star Emma Aaron Mitchell; Winnebago, Ill.Dry Aged Cow (3 shown)

Erbacres Rm Carolina-Red Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

Luck-E Jed Bikini Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.

Wendy-Oaks Iris Irene Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill.Junior 2-Yr-Old Cow (8 shown)

Reedale S Storm June-Red Jeff Butler & M. Butz; Chebanse, Ill.

Budjon-Danny’s Gib Avalon-ET Jerry Smith; Davis, Ill.

Erbacres Astri Celica Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

Luck-E Bikini Babe-B Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.

Rolling Lawns Natural Neal Turley; Greenville, Ill.Senior 2-Yr-Old Cow (19 shown)

Erbacres Kite Francesca Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

B-J-Grove Cousteau Sunset Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

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Quality Ridge Spirite Anita Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Roy Fantasy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.Junior 3-Yr-Old Cow (7 shown)

Luck-E Bizar Talent-ET Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.

Golfing Talent Amaze Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.

Lindale Hi Metro Naida Lindale Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.

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Grand and Reserve Grand ChampionLeft to right: Boone-Winnebago Dutchess, Stephanie Aves; Doug Nifong with Reserve Grand Champion, Shoremar BKB S Alicia 2-ETN; Melanie Nifong with Grand Champion, Olmar Roy Crystal; Illinois Holstein Dutchess, Emily Lyons and Judge, Roger Turner.

Intermediate and Reserve Intermediate ChampionLeft to right: Boone-Winnebago Dutchess, Stephanie Aves; Jeff Butler with Reserve Intermediate Champion, Reedale S Storm June-Red; Lucas and Michelle Clanton with Intermediate Champion, B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene.

Junior ChampionsLeft to right: Joe Price with Honorable Mention Junior Champion, MS Katys Rampage Kaitlin; Brian Meyer with Reserve Junior Champion, Luck-E Dundee Jenna; Connor Erbsen with Junior Champion, Erbacres Goldwyn Peace; Illinois Holstein Dutchess, Emily Lyons.

Premier Breeder and ExhibitorEmily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess, presents the Pre-mier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor banners to the Erbsen family.

Carrousel Mankato Angie Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Windsor-Manor Reva-Red Golden Oaks Farm; Wauconda, Ill.Senior 3-Yr-Old Cow (10 shown)

B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Erbacres Lyster Doriah-ET John Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

Wesemann Forbidden Marilyn TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.

Gardner Durham Keyandra Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

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Rolling Lawns Durham Megan Neal Turley; Greenville, Ill.4-Yr-Old Cow (9 shown)

Shoremar BKB S Alicia 2-ETN Alicia 2 Syndicate; Chebanse, Ill.

Erbacres Encore Leigh Carla Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

Lindale Brent Evette Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

B-J-Grove Rubens DD Yvonne Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Clint-Clair Outside Nickel Ryan Kuper; Trenton, Ill.5-Yr-Old Cow (6 shown)

Olmar Roy Crystal Jeff Butler & M. Butz; Chebanse, Ill.

Lindale Eland Frisky Julie Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Irwindale Leduc Molly TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.

Kagwick Durham Ivy-TW TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.

Elm-Nor-Way SStorm Whirlwind Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill.Aged Cow (4 shown)

Logganlane Charles Bertha Rob Gunderson; Shannon, Ill.

Bosdale Mattie Lee Mary Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill.

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Gardner Durham June Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.125,000 lb. Cow (2 shown)

Erbacres Constance Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

Chalane Aeroline Josey Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.

Lindale Mac Dynasty Jeff Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.Dam & Daughter (1 shown)

Luck-E Holsteins Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.Best Three Females (4 shown)

Erbacres Holsteins Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

Lindale Holsteins Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

3. B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

4. Luck-E Holsteins Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.Produce of Dam (2 shown)

Lindale Holsteins Jeff Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Erbacres Holsteins Kevin Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

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Spring Heifer CalfMandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Brian Meyer, 2nd place spring heifer calf; Stephanie Aves, 1st place spring heifer calf

Winter Heifer CalfMandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Melissa Saathoof, 2nd place winter heifer calf; Joe Price, 1st place winter heifer calf 1st place Senior Heifer Calf

Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Carson, George and Brooke Kasbergen, 1st place senior heifer calf

2nd place Senior Heifer CalfMandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Jeff Price, 1st place senior heifer calf

Summer Yearling HeiferConnor Erbsen, 1st place summer yearling heifer; Paul Graybill, 2nd place summer yearling heifer; Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess

Spring Yearling HeiferRon Meyer, 2nd place spring yearling heifer; Jeff Butler, 1st place spring yearling

1st place Winter Yearling HeiferMandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Dutchess; Brian Meyer, 1st place winter yearling heifer

2nd place Winter Yearling HeiferErin Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess; Melissa Saathoof, 2nd place winter yearling heifer

Senior Yearling HeiferRon Meyer, 2nd place senior yearling heifer; Jeff Butler, 1st place senior yearling heifer

Junior 2-year-old cowJeff Butler, 1st place Junior 2-year-old cow

Junior 2-year-old cowMelanie Nifong, 2nd place Junior 2-year old cow

Senior 2-year-old cowStephanie Aves, Boone-Winnebago Holstein Dutchess; Megan Opperman, Payton Erbsen, Delana Erbsen, 1st Senior 2-year-old cow

Senior 2-year-old cowMandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Duthcess; Michelle Clanton, 2nd place Senior 2-year-old cow

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Senior 3-year-old cowLucas Clanton, 1st place Senior 3-year-old cow; Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Duthcess

Senior 3-year-old cowConnor Erbsen, 2nd place Senior 3-year-old cow; Erin Lyons, Illinois Holstein Duthcess

Aged cowJoe Engel, 2nd place Aged cow; Rob Gunderson, 1st place Aged cow

5-year-old cowJeff Drendel, 2nd place 5-year-old cow; Melanie Nifong, 1st place 5-year-old cow; Stephanie Aves, Boone-Winnebago Holstein Dutchess

4-year-old cowPaula Bovre, 2nd place 4-year-old cow; Doug Nifong, 1st place 4-year-old cow

125,000 lbs. cowEmily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess; Matt Sloan, 2nd place 125,000 lbs. cow; Megan Opperman, Payton Erbsen and Connor Erbsen, 1st place 125,000 lbs. cow Dry 3 and 4-year-old cow

Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess; Kelly Sheehan, 2nd place Dry 3 and 4-year-old cow; Ethan Heinzman, 1st place Dry 3 and 4-year-old cow

Dry Aged cowLisa Alban, 2nd place Dry Aged cow; Paula Bovre, Connor Erbsen and Payton Erbsen, 1st place Dry Aged cow; Stephanie Aves, Boone-Winnebago Holstein Dutchess

Junior 3-year-old cowKelly Sheehan, 2nd place Junior 3-year-old cow; Molly Florent, 1st place Junior 3-year-old cow; Mandy Middleton, Gateway Holstein Duthcess

1st place Exhibitors HerdErbacres Holsteins

2nd place Exhibitors HerdB-J-Grove Holsteins

Thank you to all the exhibitors, sponsors and committee members of the

2007 Ilinois Championship Show.

Good luck this fall and see you next summer!




Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, IllFlat-Net Blitz Cristina

Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill.Zehrview Stanley C-Quiz

Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill.Bluff-Ridge Aspen Jossy

Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith; Ill.Char-La-Don Roy Mystery

Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.Winter Heifer Calves (10 shown)

Price-View SStorm Aileen Caitlyn Meyer & Price; Manteno, Ill.

Zehrview Lucifer Magic Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill.

Tower-Ridge Primetime Paris Austin Rademacher; Penfield, Ill.

Five West SS Posey Ellie Lenkaitis; Winnebago, Ill.

Hagen Stormatic Alani Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

Winter-Lea Mason Juniper Jeremy Cielak; Altamont, Ill.

Koll-Kreek Wildman Patricia Chris Kollmann; New Baden; Ill.

Wendy-Oaks Dexmatic Arial Macy Wendling; Altamont, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Roy Jay-ET Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.

Mi-Mi Ally Princess Aaron Mitchell; Winnebago, Ill.Fall Heifer Calves (6 shown)

La-Foster Astro Patty 2 Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

MS Ka-Geo Kite Maui-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill.

MS Astro Passion Caitlyn Meyer & Price; Manteno, Ill.

B-J-Grove Blitz Monica Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill.

Scenic-Edge SS Lisa Red-EY Aves & Burns; Poplar Grove, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Roy Annabell Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.Summer Yearling (7 shown)

Erbacres Goldwyn Peace Conner Erbsen; Lanark, Ill.

Graybill Damion Victory Paul Graybill; Freeport, Ill.

R-M Dundee Sharon Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

Go-Sho Dundee Izadora Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

Schaufine Damion Bombshell Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Gibson Dream Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.

K-Lane Champion Kendall Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.Spring Yearling (2 shown)

Bluff-Ridge Roy Brownie Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.

Wendy Oaks Maline Illiana Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill. Winter Yearling (6 shown)1. Luck-E Dundee Jenna Blake Meyer; Manteno, Ill.2. Char-La-Don Hurr Katering Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.3. Timtam-Acres Roy Joyful Chelsie Stewart; Pocahontas, Ill.4. Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.5. Kuk-Lan Nadia Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill.6. Hedge-Row Blitz Barb Riley Koehn; Peotone, Ill.

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Caitlin Meyer & Price; Manteno, Ill.Irwindale Gibson Melinda

Todd Irwin; Beason, Ill.Two-Fine Zenith Dolly

Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill.Char-La-Don Blitz Kerchief

Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.Erbacres Terrason Capri

Megan Opperman; Lanark, Ill.Zehrview Mystr Bianca

Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill.MS Price Meyer Star

Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.Dry 3 & 4-Yr-Old (2 shown)

Winter-Lea Morty Kandy Alison Winter; Altamont, Ill.

Mi-Mi Talisma Star Emma Aaron Mitchell; Winnebago, Ill.Dry Aged Cow (2 shown)

Wendy-Oaks Iris Irene Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill.

Waview Della Deuce Ashley Seeman; Fairbury, Ill.Junior 2-Yr-Old (3 shown)

Schluter Roy Leann Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.

Echo-L Astro Aspen Randy Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill

Bluff-Ridge Metro Jesse-TW Jennifer Wakeley; Rockford, Ill.Senior 2-Yr-Old (8 shown)

Vital-I Leduc Jazz Emily Lyons; Rockford, Ill.

B-J-Grove Champion Hoover Patrick Devore; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Quality Ridge Spirte Anita Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

Wainter-Lea Starit Bee Jeremy Cielak; Altamont, Ill.

Timtam-Acres Champ Sweet Pea Chelsie Stewart; Pocahontas, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Roy Fantasy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.

MS Miracle Astro Dazzle-ET Morgan Wendling; Altamonth, Ill.

Schaufine Durham Believe Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill.Junior 3-Yr-Old (3 shown)

Luck-E Kreation Cameo Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.

Schaufine Durham Rosie Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill.

Golden-Oaks Gibson 3649 Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.Senior 3-Yr-Old (2 shown)

Cross-Wake Mich Kiley Jennifer Wakeley; Rockford, Ill.

Price-View Dolly Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.4-Yr-Old (3 shown)

Clint-Clair Outside Nickel Ryan Kuper; Trenton, Ill.

Schaufine Eland Bang Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill.

Rolling-Lawns Canyon Bashful Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.Aged Cows (3 shown)

Bosdale Mattie Lee Mary Alec Zierer; St. Charles, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Leduc Bloom-ET Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.

Turtle-Rock Minnie Red-ET Nichole Bressner; Fairbury, Ill.

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Illinois State Show Junior ShowThursday, July 19, 2007 • Bloomington, Ill • Judge - Larry Tande; Medford, Minn.

Grand Champion & Reserve Grand ChampionLarry Tande, Judge; Emily Lyons, Holstein Dutchess; Luck-E Kreation Cameo, Reserve Grand Champion; Allison Telgmann, owner; Bosdale Mattie Lee, Grand Champion; Kelly Sheehan, leadsman

Intermediate ChampionsLarry Tande, Judge; Mandy Middleton,Gateway Dutchess; Cross-Wake Mich Kiley, Reserve Intermediate Champion; Jennifer Wakeley, owner; Luck-E Kreation Cameo, Intermediate Champion; Allison Telgmann, owner; Stephanie Aves

Junior ChampionsErbacres Goldwyn Peace, Reserve Junior Champion; Connor Erbsen, owner; MS RD Mango, Junior Champion; Caitlyn Meyer & Blake Meyer, owners; Emily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess

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State Show Junior Showmanship Winners

Junior Boys ShowmanshipKelly Sheehan; Todd Irwin, 3rd place; Matthew Lyons, 2nd place; Carson Kasbergen, 1st place; Emily Lyons

Intermediate Boys ShowmanshipAaron Mitchell, 3rd place; Rick Koehn, 2nd place; Josh Huels-mann, 1st place; Mandy Middleton

Senior Boys ShowmanshipPaul Graybill, 1st place with Mandy Middleton

Junior Girls ShowmanshipMegan Opperman; 3rd place; Jessica Telgmann; 2nd place; Laura Burns, 1st place; Emily Lyons, Dutchess

Intermediate Girls ShowmanshipAllison Telgmann, 3rd place; Sarah Butler, 2nd place; Jennifer Wakeley, 1st place; Kelly Sheehan

Senior Girls ShowmanshipEmily Lyons, 3rd place; Alison Winter, 2nd place; Amy Schaufelberger, 1st place; Mandy Middleton

The Illinois Holstein Association is pleased to announce the 2007 Illinois Championship Show Dedication to Ron and Karen Schaufelberger. Ron and Karen have been extremely involved with registered Holsteins in Illinois over the years.

Although Ron is known throughout the country as an elite Holstein breeder, he began his involvement at a very young age. His first registered Holstein began as a 4-H project in 1956. Ten years later, he and Karen were married on February 19, 1966. After their marriage, Karen was a legal secretary until the birth of their first child, Ronda, in July of 1967. To keep Karen busy, Ron bought her 500 chickens, and for several years she sold eggs...enough to buy a NEW car. The chicken house was later converted to a calf barn.

Ron farmed with his Dad until 1974 when he and Karen built a double four swingline milking parlor and began milking 37 cows. They made some improvements and added to the herd over the years, and in 2006, after 39 years of milking cows, the herd of 125 cows and 100 acres was sold to their son-in-law and daughter, Steve and Emily Laesch.

Some of their Holstein activities and accomplishments include

2007 Illinois Championship Show DedicationRon and Karen Schaufelberger; Greenville, Illinois

Ron and Karen Schaufelberger with Jim Schumacher, Illinois Holstein Association President at the 2007 llinois State Show

the following:Showed at local and state shows while kids were juniors Regular consignors to state sale and CCC Held several district offices State Holstein director and was on executive committee State Vice-President/President 1994-1996 Served as chairman of IHA State Show, State Sale and Membership Karen chaired Dutchess Committee Co-chair of Junior Youth Activities - has donated Senior Boys Showmanship Award several years Both served on various state committees Delegate to national convention numerous times National Holstein Director 1998-2005 - Chaired FAIR Committee 1980 Outstanding Young Breeder Award 1980 Grand Champion Cow at IL State Fair 1983 Land of Lincoln Champion at IL State Fair Hosted state picnics in 1985 and 2006 Sponsor trophies for local and state shows

Ron has served on the local and state DHIA boards, the U of I External Advisory Committee, and the board of First Christian Church, where he and Karen teach Sunday School. They continue to grain farm with son David, and Ron is an Area Dairy Representative with Alta Genetics and Karen is currently the Illinois Website Reporter.

Ron and Karen are parents of 3 children, Ronda Szymanski, Emily Laesch and David. They, along with the three grandchildren, Joshua and Rebecca Laesch and Sam Burgmann, are considered their greatest accomplishment.

“My parents have dedicated their lives to the Holstein Association, at both the state and national level. While growing up, we showed cows many times at the Illinois State Holstein Show,” said Ron and Karen’s daughter, Emily Laesch. “I know they are honored to have the 2007 Illinois State Holstein Show dedicated to them.”

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Hello Illinois Holstein Enthusiasts. My name is Stephanie Aves, and I am the daughter of Kevin and Julie Aves of Poplar Grove. Together with my parents and my brother, Kyle, we own and operate St-Yle Holsteins.

The dairy industry has been a major part of my life since the day I was born. Since that day, I could be found out in the barn helping with any job a youngster could do. As time flew by these jobs and responsibilities have developed into goals. When I was just three years old, shortly after my farm accident occurred, I was in the Harvard Milk Days show for peewee showmanship. Since then, I have started to make my way on the tanbark trail to more and more shows every year.

As I have e x p e r i e n c e d many things in the dairy industry, I have also become involved in 4-H and FFA. I am currently the Udder 4-H Club President. In High School,

I was Chapter FFA President and the 2006-2007 Section 6 President, both of which I retired from in June. Both of these two youth organizations have left memorable footprints and qualities needed to succeed in both life and the dairy industry. Throughout High School I participated in cheerleading, basketball and volleyball. I was involved in many clubs and activities too.

Currently I am a member of the FFA Alumni and have one more year in 4-H left. After finishing with 4-H I plan to say involved with the area 4-H programs helping with clinics, club activities, judging contests and leasing animals to members. This year, I have four members that I am leasing show heifers to. Wow, it is quite an interesting task to teach all of them about the dairy industry and the showing aspect of the industry

This fall I will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Agricultural Education and Elementary Education. After attending college I plan to return home to farm and continue my involvement in the dairy and agriculture industries.

Hello, my name is Emily Lyons. I am 18 years old and the daughter of Brian and Lori

Lyons. Together with my parents, sisters, Erin and Haley, and brother, Matthew, I live outside of Rockford on a small farm.

My involvement with Holsteins began at a young age. My older sister and I loved to feed the baby calves, and because we typically only had one bottle calf at a time we would fight over who got to hold the bottle. When I was old enough to join 4-H, I picked out a “perfect calf ” at the Stephenson County’s Sizzler Sale. Finally I had a calf of my very own to feed, wash, brush and love. I have to say she had the whitest white and the shiniest coat from all the animals at our place because of my elbow grease.

Time flies as I have been a member of the Centerville Knot-Ketchers 4-H Club for 10 years. 4-H has offered many learning opportunities and the opportunity to travel with other dairy kids from around the state. I was a member of the fourth place quiz bowl team and the twelfth place judging team state 4-H teams competing at NAILE in 2005, the third place quiz bowl team at World Dairy

Illinois Holstein

Meet the ContestantsBoone-Winnebago:

Stephanie Aves

Boone-Winnebago: Emily Lyons

Stephanie Aves Emily Lyons

The 2007 Illinois Holstein Dutchess Contest was again held in conjunction with the Illinois State Show in Bloomington, Illinois. At 6:30 pm

on Wednesday, July 18, the four contestants were presented to judges Cheryl DeMent, Jackie Florent and Jim Schumacher as

contestants for the 2007 title. Mandy Middleton, Stephanie Aves, Emily Lyons and Kelly Sheehan began with a 5-10 minute presentation followed by questions from the judges and personal interviews. At 8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, the girls were escorted into the show ring where Emily Lyons

was named the 2007 Illinois Holstein Dutchess. Kelly Sheehan was the 1st Runner-Up and Stephanie Aves was named Miss

Congeniality. The girls then spent the next two days distributing ribbons and trophies to class winners. Special thanks goes out to Vicki

Stohlquist who was again the chair for the contest this year.

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Expo in 2006 and the eighteenth place judging team at World Dairy Expo in 2006.

I also joined the Boone-Winnebago Junior Holstein Club when I turned eight. I am grateful to Gail Pollard for expanding my interest in our junior club, especially dairy bowl. I have been a member of several Spring Thing dairy bowl teams and have represented Illinois five times at the National Holstein Convention as a member of the junior dairy bowl team, dairy jeopardy and senior dairy bowl teams. In the past years I have served as reporter and treasurer of the Illinois Junior Holstein Association.

While in high school, I was involved in National Honor Society, Renaissance, band, student council, the Class of 2007 and the theater department. I was named valedictorian, an Illinois State Scholar and received the President’s Award for Academic Excellence.

This fall I will be a freshman at the University of Illinois majoring in Animal Science. I plan to be involved in the Illini Dairy Club, Hoof and Horn Club, the Pre-Vet Club and Illini Pride. I also hope to someday be on the University’s Dairy Judging Team. After college, I plan to stay involved in the dairy industry, pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or agricultural law.

Hello! My name is Mandy Middleton, and I presently reside in New Douglas. This fall I will be a sophomore at Kaskaskia College majoring in dairy science/animal nutrition. After I graduate, I will attend SIU in Carbondale to receive my bachelor’s degree.

While attending KC, I’m very active in several activities such as KC Ag Club, PAS (Post-Secondary A g r i c u l t u r e S t u d e n t ) Organization, and the KC Dairy Judging Team. Recently I was appointed the 2007-2008 vice-

president of the KC Ag Club. Last February, I was selected to attend the National PAS Conference held in Idaho Falls. This October I will be attending the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin with my college dairy judging team. In January, our team competed in the Southwestern Exposition Livestock Show judging contest at Fort Worth, Texas. I received 10th place highest overall individual and our team placed 5th overall.

In addition, I am very active in my county 4-H club and enjoy showing cattle at the fairs. Last year, I won the Illinois State Fair 2006 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award. I really love showing because I meet so many people and gain so much experience.

I first became interested in dairy while working on my great-uncle’s dairy farm in 2004. I started as a part-time milk hand and milked the evening shifts after school. Currently, my farm duties include anything from milking cows to field work. However, my favorite chore on the farm would be feeding calves and mixing feed rations.

Perhaps after I graduate, I will take over the family dairy farm. It is a 3-generation farm, and I would like to see it continue in the future. I know that many dairy farms within Madison County have either sold out or quit, and I don’t want to see that happen to our family farm. I want to keep the dairy in the family and hopefully become the 4th generation to run it.

I’ve lived in Huntley all my life. My parents lived in town, but I spent every possible minute at my grandparent’s farms down the road. My earliest memories of the farm are when my cousins and I used to ride in the back of Grampa’s blue station wagon to take grain to the heifers in the pastures across town. When I was a little older, I followed Gramma around the barn post-dipping for her and feeding the calves. Now that I can handle more than a calf pail, I’ve taken on a few more responsibilities.

Since I attend school three and a half hours away, I’m not able to do a lot on the farm during the school year. But the first few weeks of summer, I set to work breaking all

the heifers on our farm to lead. From there we decided which animals we want to take to shows. My cousin and I have full responsibility of the showstring from sending in entried to fitting on show day. Now that the farm is two hours from my parent’s house, I still spend all my time in Orangeville.

When I’m not actually on the farm, I still stay very active in the dairy industry. The Illinois Junior Holstein Association has opened a lot of doors for me. As an officer at both district and state levels, I have gained responsibility and leadership skills. I attend the National Holstein Convention each year and quiz bowl is still one of my favorite activities. I have made many friends from around the country and learned quite a bit about the Holstein industry.

I attend school at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, and I am very active in the Illini Dairy Club (IDC). One of my favorite activities is working the IDC booth at the ACES open house or the Milk-A-Cow booth at state fair beause I really enjoy talking to kids and adults from suburban areas about our dairy industry. I participate in as many IDC activities as possible such as the Midwest ADSA conference that I attended this year. After graduation I plan to pursue a career in dairy nutrition or consulting, and then I plan to get my master’s degree.

I am thankful I am a part of an association

Dutchess Contest

Gateway: Mandy Middleton Tri-County:

Kelly Sheehan

Mandy Middleton

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Mandy, Kelly, Emily, and Stephanie




Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, IllFlat-Net Blitz Christina

Anna Netemeyer; Carlyle, Ill.Net-A-Way Advent Sundae-Red

E & C Netemeyer; Germantown, Ill. Moroville RMPG Mabel-Red

Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill.Huel-Haven Norman Dallas

Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, IllWinter Heifer Calves (19 shown)

Tower Ridge Prime Time Paris Austin Redemacher; Penfield, Ill

Moroville SS Lexus Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill.

Miss Lady Lindor-ET Ron Mikulice; Orangeville, Ill.


Elm-Nor-Way Hi Metro Raylyn Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill.Fall Heifer Calves (17 shown)

Rock-I Lorrie Dundee Lambada Rock-I Farm; Orangeville, Ill.

B-J-Grove Terrason BB Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

B-J-Grove Blitz Rosetta Yvonne Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Moroville Logan Debra Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill.

R-Homestead Pro Clover R-Homestead Farm; Nokomis, Ill.Summer Yearling (12 shown)

Holbric Genius Laurel Abbi Goldenberg; McGregor, Tex

Zehrview Simba Glamourous Lynn Zehr; Graymont, Ill.

B-J-Grove Mailing Mermaid Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill

Go-Sho Dundee Izadora Grant Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill

Androscoggin SS Cashmere Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill.Spring Yearling (9 shown)

Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill.

Court Lane Dundee Clara Brian Olbrich; Harvard, Ill.

Elm-Nor-Way Distrigene Tali Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill

Drendel PM Hcrest Elegance Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Zehrview Black Ice Dixie Abby Kern; Prairie du Rocher, Ill.Winter Yearling (9 shown)

AHM Lady Pepperdine-ET Animal Health MGMT; Monroe, Wis.

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Katelyn Kenney; Capron, Ill.Timtam-Acres Roy Joyful

Chelsie Stewart; Greenville, Ill.Huel-Haven Roy Brianna

Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.Char-La-Don Horr Katrina

Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, IllFall Yearling (9 shown)

Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill.


Zehrview Mystic Bianca Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill.

Hagen Dundee Misty Carson Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill.

Char-La-Don Blitz Kerchief Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.Junior Best 3 Females (7 shown)

B-J-Grove Holsteins Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Zehrview Holsteins Donald Zehr; Graymont, Ill.

Moroville Holsteins Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill.Junior 2-Yr-Old Cow (8 shown)

Schulter Roy Leann Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.

B-J-Grove Roy Jewel Yvonne Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Blukel Merchant Allie Blukel Holstein Farm; Granville, Ill.

Elm-Nor-Way Talent Mineral Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Skyfame Joan Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.Senior 2-Yr-Old Cow (16 shown)

Quality-Ridge Spirte Anita Brooke Kasbergen; Mansfield, Ill

B-J-Grove Cousteau Sunset Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill

Gardener Durham Kierdia Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

B-J-Grove Champion Hoover Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Luck-E Talent Blizzard-ET Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.Junior 3-Yr-Old Cow (9 shown)

Gardener Ito Darby Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Lindale H7 Metro Naidar-ET Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.


Golfing Talent Amaze-ET Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.

Blukel Igniter Tina Blukel Holstein Farm; Granville, Ill.Senior 3-Yr-Old (7 shown)

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B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill

Wesemann Forbidden Marilyn TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill

Gardener Durham Keyandra Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Clint-Clair Durham Darby Jessy Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.

MS Price View Dolly Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.4-Yr-Old Cow (13 shown)

B-J-Grove Rubens DD Lucas Clanton; Mulberry Grove, Ill.

Lindale Brent Evette Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Holbric Arsenio Bea Brian Olbrich; Harvard, Ill.

Rock-I Jess Ozzy Jessie Rock-I Farm; Orangeville, Ill.

Blukel Roy Trudy Blukel Holstein Farm; Granville, Ill.5-Yr-Old Cow (5 shown)

Kawick Durham Ivy-TW TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.

Irwindale Leduc Molly TEAM Holsteins; Hampshire, Ill.

Lindale Eland Frisky Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Elm-Nor-Way Storm Whirlwind Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill.

R-Homestead Gibson Leann R-Homestead Farm; Nokomis, Ill.Aged Cow (5 shown)


Logganlane Charles Bertha Rob Gunderson; Shannon, Ill

Zehrview Bango Rose Danny Zehr; Graymont, Ill.


Wendy-Oaks Gabe Iris Macy Wendling; Altamont, Ill.125,000 Lb Cow (4 shown)

Lindale Mac Dynasty Dale Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Chalane Aeroline Josey Matt Engel; Hampshire, Ill.

Bontz-Vic Milan Becky Julie Bontz; Hanna City, Ill.

Zehrview Raid Ella Lynn Zehr; Graymont, Ill.Dry Aged Cow (6 shown)

Irwindale Durham Minnie Maurice Irwin; Beason, Ill.

Drendel PM Blitz Lucky Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Zehr-Hartman Saber Claire Lynn Zehr; Graymont, Ill.

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Lynnvue Champion Lindy Curtis Bauman; Nokomis, Ill.

Elm-Nor-Way Lyster Dillybar Katie Hasheider; Okawville, Ill.Best Three Females (5 shown)



Zehrview Holsteins Donald Zehr; Graymont, Ill.Dairy Herd (5 shown)



Zehrview Holsteins Donald Zehr; Graymont, Ill.Produce of Dam (6 shown)


Blukel Holstein Farm Kevin Kunkel; Granville, Ill.


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Illinois State Fair Open ShowFriday, August 17, 2007 • Springfield, Ill • Judge - Mark Reuth; Oxford, Wis.

Intermediate ChampionsEmily Lyons, Holstein Dutchess; B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene, Intermediate Champion; Lucas Clanton, owner; Wesemann Forbidden Marilyn, Reserve Intermediate Champion, Tom Agnew, leadsman; Mark Reuth, Judge

Junior ChampionsEmily Lyons, Illinois Holstein Dutchess; AHM Lady Pepper-dine, Junior Champion; Ron Mikulice, owner; Scenic-Edge Joyful-ET, Reserve Junior Champion, Stephanie Aves, owner; Mark Reuth, Judge

Land of Lincoln ChampionsEmily Lyons; B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene, Res. Grand; Lucas Clanton, owner; Jeff Drendel, owner of Dynasty; Lindale Mac Dynasty, Grand; Kevin Kriegel, leadsman

Grand ChampionsEmily Lyons, Holstein Dutchess; Chalane Aeroline Josey, Re-serve Grand Champion; Matt Sloan, leadsman; Jeff Drendel, owner of Dynasty; Lindale Mac Dynasty, Grand Champion; Kevin Kriegel, leadsman; Mark Reuth Judge

Land of Lincoln Jr. ChampionsEmily Lyons; Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red, Res. Junior Champ; Alec Zierer, owner; Rock-I Lorrie Dundee Lambada, Junior Champ; Eric Smith, owner; Mark Reuth

October 2007


Illinois State Fair Junior Show


Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill.Moroville RMPG Mabel-Red

Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill.Drendel PM Tornado

Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.Huel-Haven Norman Dallas

Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.Zehrview Stanley C-Quiz

Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill.Char-La-Don Roy Mystery

Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.Wendy-Oaks Daz SS Dreamz-ET

Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill.Bluff-Ridge Aspen Jossy

Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.Ravendale Adolph Julanne

Abby Kern; Prairie du Rocher, Ill.Winter Heifer Calves (12 shown)

Moroville SS Lexus-ET Callie Zoelzer; Moro, Ill.

Tower-Ridge Primetime Paris Austin Rademacher; Penfield, Ill.

Schaufine Lance Rebecca Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill.

Pruemer Bradley Tahiti Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill.


Wendy-Oaks Dexmatic Arial Macy Wendling; Altamont, Ill.

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Koll-Kreek Wildman Patricia Chris Kollmann; New Baden, Ill.

R-Homestead Morty Luella Cory Thorman; Macomb, Ill.

K-Lane Champion Skye Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.

Drendel PM Wildman Kristina Matt Drendel, Hampshire, Ill.Fall Heifer Calves (13 shown)

MS KA-GEO Kite Maui-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill.

Moroville Logan Debra Kaide Zoelzer; Moro, Ill.

Bontz-Vic Ranger Cherry-Red Julie Bontz; Hanna City, Ill.

Waveview Rustler Redzone-Red Ashten Smithson; Loogootee, Ill.

Drendel PM RSVP Louise Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Pruemer Garrison Lefty Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill.

B-J-Gove Blitz Monica Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill.

K-Lane Rudy Kami Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.

Senteka Mr Sam Snoflake Cory Thorman; Macomb, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Annabel Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.Summer Yearling (6 shown)

Androscoggin SS Cashmere-ET Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill.

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Bluff-Ridge Gibson Dream Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.

Drendel James Lovely Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Drendel Rudy Dynamite Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Char-La-Don Canyon Lucy Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.Spring Yearling (8 shown)

Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red Alec Zierer; Hampshire, Ill.

Drendel Hcrest Elegance Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Zehrview Black Ice Dixie Abby Kern; Prairie du Rocher, Ill.

Pruemer Champion Dallahasse Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill.

Huel-Haven Starz Crystal Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.

Wendy-Oaks Malone Illiana Mogan Wendling; Altamont, Ill.

Carrousel James Patience Cory Thorman; Macomb, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Roy Brownie-ET Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.Winter Yearling (8 shown)

Char-La-don Hurr Katrina Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.

Schaufine Theo Duchess Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill.

Timtam-Acres Roy Joyful Chelsie Stewart; Greenville, Ill.

Huel-Haven Roy Brianna Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.

Brite-Side Titanic Amanda Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.

Kuk-Lan Nadia Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill.

Thol-E-Way Duke Marie Kurt Thole; Carlyle, Ill.

Mil-R-Mor RM Boni-Jo-Red Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.Fall Yearling (8 shown)

Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red Stephanie Aves; Poplar Grove, Ill.


Two-Fine Zenith Dolly Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville, Ill.

Char-La-Don Blitz Kerchief Allison Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.

Luck-E Dundee Mina Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill.

Zehrview Mystic Bianca Amanda Hartman; Waterloo, Ill.

Tabberts Coust Josie Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.

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MS Price Meyer Star Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.2 Yr-Old Cow (9 shown)

Timtam-Acres Champ Sweetpea Chelsie Stewart; Greenville, Ill.

Schulter Roy Leann Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.

Drendel PM Karat Lacy Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Regancrest-BH Twister-ET Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Roy Fantasy Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.

MS Miracle Astro Dazzle-ET Morgan Wendling; Altamont, Ill.

Huel-Haven Morty Sexy Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.

Bluff-Ridge Skyfame Joan Sarah Butler; Arrowsmith, Ill.

Schaufine Durham Believe Rachel Koehn; Peotone, Ill.3 Yr-Old Cow (7 shown)


Schaufine Adolph Blast Amy Schaufelberger; Greenville; Ill.

Clint-Clair Durham Darby Jessica Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.

Pruemer Manifest Lottie Kaleb Pruemer; Shelbyville, Ill.

Golden-Oaks Gibson 3649 Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.

MS Price-View Dolly Richard Koehn; Peotone, Ill.

Brite-Side Linjet Bailey Josh Huelsmann; Trenton, Ill.4 Yr-Old Cow (4 shown)

Rolling-Lawns Canyon Bashful Jessica Telgmann; Strasburg, Ill.

Drendel PM Blitz Lucky Mike Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

Thorman Rubens Daisy Cory Thorman; Macomb, Ill.

Silverview-Lane Chris Kollmann; New Baden, Ill.5 Yr-Old Cow & Over (5 shown)



Bontz-Vic Milan Becky Julie Bontz; Hanna City, Ill.

Wendy-Oaks Gabe Iris Macy Wendling; Altamont, Ill.

Luck-E Rubens EM Matt Drendel; Hampshire, Ill.

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Wednesday, August 15,2007 • Springfield, Ill • Judge - Kelli Cull; Lomira, Wis.

Grand Champion Holstein & Reserve Supreme ChampionPaul Moyer, Lynn Zehr, Steve McDonald, Supreme Champion Judges; Bosdale Mattie Lee Mary; Alec Zierer, owner and leadsman; Ashley Willner, Ill. State Fair Queen; Chuck Hartke, Ill. Director of Agriculture

Reserve Grand Champion HolsteinChelsie Stewart with Timtam-Acres Champ Sweetpea

Junior Champion & Res. Junior ChampionScenic-Edge Joyful-Red, Junior Champion; Stephanie Aves; Luck-E Advent Lingeri-Red, Res. Junior Champion; Alec Zierer

Showmanship WinnersKelli Cull; Mike Drendel, Reserve Holstein Showman; Amy Schaufelberger, Champion Holstein Showman; Emily Lyons, Ill. Holstein Dutchess



Superior Young Dairy Producer AwardThe 2007 Illinois State Fair Superior

Young Dairy Producer Award (SYDPA) program was held August 15, 16 & 18, in conjunction with the Illinois State Fair Jr. Dairy Show. Fifteen 4-H and/or FFA dairy project members from across Illinois took part in the event. This four-phase competition, emphasizing the youth’s knowledge of the dairy industry, awards each of the top five overall participants with a $1,000 scholarship. The 2007 scholarship recipients are:

Janell Baum, DeWitt CountyAngie Boesche, DeKalb CountyChris Kollmann, Clinton CountyJosh Huelsmann, Clinton CountyMikayla Krause, Piatt County

The $5,000 in scholarships was sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland, Decatur, and Monsanto, St. Louis, Mo. The Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association sponsored the individual plaques.

The first phase was a 50-question dairy management test. Questions were asked on dairy nutrition, health, reproduction, milk marketing, and other dairy related information. The top three contestants for this phase were Chris Kollmann, Josh Huelsmann andMikayla Krause.

The second phase was a four-station skill-a-thon on various aspects of the dairy

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industry. Contestants had to identify feedstuffs, explain DHIA production records, answer questions about dairy cattle health, and identify dairy equipment. The top three contestants in the skill-a-thon were Janell Baum, Chris Kollmann and Josh Huelsmann.

The third phase of the contest was showmanship. During this phase contestants were evaluated on their ability to present their animal in front of the judge. The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association showmanship scorecard was used as the basis for determining points earned. The top three winners for this phase were Janell Baum, Chris Kollmann and Allison Telgmann.

The fourth phase of the Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest was a judging contest. The judging phase consisted of placing four classes of dairy cows and two classes of heifers. The top three contestants for this phase were Josh Huelsmann, Chris Kollmann and Mikayla Krause.

This year marked the 12th consecutive

year for the Superior Young Dairy Producer Award Program which has provided participating youth the opportunity to compete for $60,000 in college scholarships since its inception. The program is developed and coordinated by Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator. The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development, career development, and personal growth through increased knowledge of the dairy industry.

The 2007 Illinois 4-H Invitational Dairy Cattle Judging Contest was held August 18 at the Illinois State Fair. The top 10 contestants at the Illinois State Fair 4-H Invitational Dairy Judging Contest were as follows:

Chris Kollman, Clinton CountyEmily Elliott, Warren CountyStephanie Aves, Boone CountyMikayla Krause, Piatt CountyKelsy Crull, Boone CountyAmy Schaufelberger, Bond CountySara Haag, Livingston CountyPhilip Shanks, McHenry CountyMatt Jansen, Clinton CountyAngie Boesche, DeKalb County

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results from the June contest were used to determine the four individuals who will represent Illinois 4-H in the 2007 National Contest at the World Dairy Expo in Madison on October 1.

Additionally, a team was selected to attend the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky on November 2-3, 2007. This team will compete in the dairy quiz bowl contest as well as the judging contest at NAILE. They were selected based on June dairy bowl contest results along with judging.

The Illinois 4-H Dairy Judging teams are sponsored by Illinois Milk Producers’ Association and Illinois 4-H Foundation and are coached by Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension Dairy Educator.

Chuck Hartke, Ill. Director of Agriculture with Superior Young Dairy Producer Winners: Angie Boesch; Mikayla Krause; Chris Kollmann; Josh Huelsmann; Janell Baum; and Ashley Willner, Illinois State Fair Queen

State 4-H Dairy Judging Teams NamedWorld Dairy Expo Team

NAILE Team

Chris Kollmann Emily ElliottMikayla KrauseSara HaagStephanie Aves (alternate)Amy Schaufelberger (alternate)

Alissa KoesterChris Kollmann Aaron MitchellGrace ShanksColleen Ziller (alternate)Michael Drendel (alternate)

October 2007


John H. (Jack) Bingham, a 1951 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture Dairy Science Department (currently the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Department of Animal Sciences), retired in 1992 as one of the most respected Dairy Managers in Illinois history.

Born and raised on Buffalo Creek Dairy in northern Illinois, Bingham was Herdsman under the tutelage of A.C. “Whitey” Thompson at Hickory Creek Farms until its dispersal in 1954. He then served as Superintendent of the International Dairy Show in Chicago until 1957, followed by a partnership with Pat Williams using the PatRJack prefix.

In 1968 Bingham’s management career began in earnest when he oversaw the development and operation of Lamkinland, Illinois’ first large scale dairy operation, milking 900 registered Holsteins. From 1975 until his retirement, Bingham managed Golden Oaks, a renowned Registered Holstein operation with over 2,500 acres of farmland just north of Chicago.

Bingham’s career as a Dairy Manager was marked by a number of personal characteristics. He took a special interest in mentoring and encouraging young employees, providing a virtual classroom environment in which to learn the science and art of dairy management. His “students” went on to hold management positions at leading AI organizations as well as some of the premier Holstein herds in the United States. Additionally, Bingham served the larger dairy industry as President and long-time State Director of the Illinois Holstein Association, delegate to the National Holstein Convention, advisor to the University of Illinois Dairy Science Department, and Board Member for the World Dairy Expo in Madison.

Bingham always understood that a Dairy Manager has three constituents: the owner(s), the employees, and the cows. Success requires a combination of scientific knowledge in areas such as nutrition, reproduction, and genetics as well as people skills which are required to build and maintain a good team environment in which everyone’s needs are respected. As a reflection of that emphasis, the recipients of the John H. (Jack) Bingham Endowed Scholarships must understand the art and science of dealing with people and must demonstrate the willingness and ability to not only lead, but also cooperate with others in accomplishing tasks.

Recipients of the scholarships must understand the applied aspects of dairy science, ability to work with people, interest in dairy judging and the Illini Dairy Club, and demonstrate the willingness and ability to not only lead, but also cooperate with others in accomplishing tasks.

In recognition of Jack Bingham’s many accomplishments, an endowed fund has been established to provide scholarships to qualified students enrolled in the dairy option in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Contributions may be sent to the ACES Office

University of Illinois Initiates Bingham Scholarship Endowment

Minutes of 12/8/06 board meeting were approved as printed in the December 2006-January 2007 Herald.Treasurer’s report approved as presented. May 31, 2007 balances – Checking: $15,680

Savings: $3,357 CD: $55,503 Memorial funds: $657

A new Holstein EASY Program is available for registrationsState Picnic will be held Sept. 9 at Kasbergen’s Stone Ridge Dairy in Mansfield, Ill.More than 150 people attended the Illini Judging Team Gold Outing, which was held June 8, 2007. Two scholarships were distributed.The State Shows will be held July 19 & 20 at the Interstate Center in Blooming-ton. Entry fees are $15.00 per head. Straw and shavings will be available. The Ramada Limited &Suites and Hawthorne Suites will be headquarter hotels. Sponsors are in place and advertisers for the catalog are being sought. Agri-Graphics will be contacted about serving as official photographer.The State Sale will be October 27 in Carlyle under direction of Chairman Bob Fruend and his committee. A board meeting will be held before the sale on October 26.A history book will be donated to the National Holstein Women’s Scholarship Organization silent auction at National Convention. Tri-County will host the Committee Planning Meetings, Convention, Banquet and Annual Meeting in Sycamore on December 5-7, 2007.

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Board of Directors Meeting Take-Home PointsJune 10,2007 • Bloomington, Ill

of Advancement, 166 Bevier Hall, 905 S. Goodwin, Urbana, IL 61801. Please make checks payable to the “University of Illinois Foundation” and note “John H. (Jack) Bingham Scholarship Endowment” on the memo line.



SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 5, 2007 12:00 Lunch

Committee Meetings Executive Board Meeting

7:00 Hospitality Room

Thursday, December 6, 2007 7:00 Continental Breakfast

9:00 General Session Welcome by Ken Mundy, Mayor of Sycamore, ILEmily Miller, Director of Sales, Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, IL

• Invitro-fertilization & Reverse Sorted Semen

Robin Rastani, Dairy Technical Specialist, MSC, Dundee, IL• Accelerated Growth in Calves

Julie Brown, Associate Editor, Holstein World, Syracuse, NY• The Future of Marketing & Advertising

Chris J West, P.E, Vice President, Frank and West, Springfield, IL • Answers to Permitting & Environmental Questions

9:30 Women’s program - Browse the charming shops of Genoa • Crumpet’s Tea Room • Prairie State Winery • Victoria’s Crossing

Lunch sponsored by Lenkaitis Holsteins

12:00 Men’s Luncheon Sponsored by TransOva genetics

1:00 Farm Tour Drendel farm 1:15; Engel farm 2:15; Lenkaitis farm 3:30

4:00 - 6:00 Hospitality Room

7:00 Convention Banquet and Awards

December 5 - 7, 2007Stratford Inn, 355 W. State Street

Sycamore, IL 60178 2007 Illinois Holstein Convention

Mooving Forward: Tools for the Future

Hosted by: the Tri-County Holstein Club

October 2007


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District Show ResultsBoone-Winnebago

July 14, 2007Boone County Fairgrounds; Belvidere, Ill.Judge: Todd Wendorf, Ixonia Wis.Number shown: 108 head (66 heifers and 42 cows)

JUNIOR SHOW Senior & Grand Champion: Bossdale Mattie Lee Mary (aged cow); Alec Zierer Reserve Grand & Intermediate Champion: Cross-Wake Mich Kiley (3-yr-old); Jennifer Wakeley Reserve Intermediate Champion: Reagancrest BH Twister (2-yr-old); Mike Drendel Junior Champion: Savage-Leigh Alexee (spring calf); Stephanie Aves Reserve Junior Champion: Scenic-Edge Joyful-Red (fall yrlg); Stephanie AvesOPEN SHOW Senior & Grand Champion: Lindale Eland Frisky (5-yr-old); Lindale Holsteins Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Luck-E Leader Treat (4-yr-old); Luck-E Holsteins Intermediate Champion: Wesemann Forbidden Marylin (3-yr-old); Team Holsteins

Reserve Intermediate Champion: Luck-E Bizar Talent (3-yr-old); Luck-E Holsteins Junior Champion: Hedge-Row Blitz Bliss (fall calf); Matt Lyons Reserve Junior Champion: Savage-Leigh Alexee (spring calf); Stephanie Ave Premier Breeder: Mark Drendel Family Premier Exhibitor: Tie Mark Drendel Family; Hampshire, Ill. St-yle Holsteins (Aves Family); Poplar Grove, Ill.

Clinton CountyJuly 15, 2007Clinton County Fairgrounds; Carlyle, Ill.Judge: Mike Jones; Marshall, Ill.Number shown: 126 head

OPEN SHOWSenior & Grand Champion & Champion B&O: Clint-Clair Holsteins; 4-yr-oldReserve Senior Champion: Clint-Clair Holsteins; aged cowIntermediate Champion & Res. Grand Champion: Net-A-Way Holsteins; Sr. 3-yr-oldReserve Intermediate Champion: Jessy Huelsmann-Schomaker; Sr. 3-yr-oldJunior Champion: Dodel Holsteins; fall yearling Reserve Junior Champion: Koll-Creek Holsteins; winter calf Premier Breeder: Tie Clint-Clair Farms Dodel Holsteins Premier Exhibitor: Dodel Holsteins

EffinghamJune 30, 2007 Jasper County Fairgrounds; Newton, Ill.Judge: Lora Hilgendorf; Nokomis, Ill.Number shown: 56 head shown

JUNIOR SHOWSenior & Grand Champion: Winter-Lea Storm Klover (125,000 lb.); A. WinterReserve Senior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Iris Irene (aged cow); M. WendlingIntermediate Champion & Res. Grand Champion: Winter-Lea Startit Bee (Sr. 2-yr-old); J. CielakReserve Intermediate Champion: Miss Miracle Astro Dazzle (Sr. 2-yr-old); M. WendlingJunior Champion: Winter-Lea Mason Juniper (winter calf); J. Cielak Reserve Junior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Dexmtic Arial (winter calf); M. WendlingOPEN SHOWSenior & Grand Champion: Winter-Lea Storm Klover (125,000 lb.); A. WinterReserve Senior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Iris Irene (aged cow); M. WendlingIntermediate Champion & Res. Grand Champion: Winter-Lea Startit Bee (Sr. 2-yr-old); J. CielakReserve Intermediate Champion: Probstland Co Evvy (Sr. 3-yr-old); ProbstlandJunior Champion: Winter-Lea Mason Juniper (winter calf); J. CielakReserve Junior Champion: Wendy-Oaks Dexmtic Arial (winter calf); M. WendlingPremier Breeder & Exhibitor: Winter Family; Altamont, Ill.

GatewayJuly 7, 2007Bond County Fairgrounds; Greenville, Ill.Judge: Steve Irwin; Beason, Ill.Number shown: 65 (42 Heifers, 23 Cows)

JUNIOR SHOWPee Wee Boys Showmanship: Tyson Oertel Pee Wee Girls Showmanship: Shelby Oertel Junior Boys Showmanship: Brett Woker Junior Girls Showanship: Katelyn Dugan Intermediate Boys Showmanship: Joshua Laesch Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Kaide Zoelzer Senior Boys Showmanship: Phillip Tate Senior Girls Showmanship: Amy Schaufelberger Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Schaufine Eland Bang; Amy SchaufelbergerReserve Senior Champion: Schaulane Convincer Elaine; Joshua LaeschGrand & Intermediate Champion: Timtam-Acres Champ Sweetpea (Sr. 2); C. StewartReserve Intermediate Champion: Schaufine Durham Rose; Amy SchaufelbergerJunior Champion: Moroville SS Lexus-ET; Callie ZoelzerReserve Junior Champion: Timtam-Acres Roy Joyful; Chelsie StewartOPEN SHOWSenior Champion:

SB-J-Grove Rubens DD; Yvonne ClantonReserve Intermediate Champion: Schaulane Foreman Loretta; Steve Laesch Grand & Intermediate and B&O Champion: B-J-Grove Allegro Corlene (Sr. 3-yr.old); L. ClantonReserve Grand & Res. Intermediate Champion: Timtam-Acres Champ Sweetpea (Sr. 2); C. StewartJunior Champion: B-J-Grove Blitz Rosetta; Yvonne ClantonReserve Junior Champion: Brite-Side SS Ecstatic-Red; Oertel Farms

Heart of IllinoisJune 29, 2007Woodford County Fairgrounds; Eureka, Ill.Judge: Ray HessNumber Shown: 63 Head Shown

JUNIOR SHOWIntermediate & Grand Champion: Lordale Outside Racell (Sr. 3-yr-old); L. Zimmerman

Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Bluff Ridge Skyfame Blossom (Jr. 3-yr-old); S. ButlerJunior Champion: Go-Sho Dundee Izadora (summer yrlg); KasbergenReserve Junior Champion: LA-Foster Astro Patty 2 (fall calf); Brooke KasbergenOPEN SHOWIntermediate & Grand Champion: Lordale Outside Racell (Sr. 3-yr-old); L. Zimmerman Reserve Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Bluff Ridge Skyfame Blossom (Jr. 3-yr-old); S. ButlerJunior Champion: Ms Kathys S Storm Kalic (spring yrlg); Meyer & PriceReserve Junior Champion:

LA-Foster Astro Patty 2 (fall calf); Brooke Kasbergen

Jo-CarrollJuly 7th, 2007Elizabeth, Ill. Judge: Ray HessNumber shown: 42 head shown

JUNIOR SHOWMiniature Boys Showmanship: Nathan Erbsen

Gateway Junior Show ChampionsMandy Middleton, Dutchess with Amy Schaufelberger (Res. Grand) and Chelsie Stewart (Grand Champion)

Boone-Winnebago Open Show ChampionDale & Linda Drendel with Lindale Eland Frisky

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Miniature Girls Showmanship: Anne Runde Junior Boys Showmanship: Kurt Timmerman Junior Girls Showmanship: Karly Timmerman Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Megan OppermanSenior Boys Showmanship Jared Berlage Senior Girls Showmanship: Darcy Steffes Grand Champion: Steffes Durham Cappuccino (Sr. 2-yr-old); D SteffesReserve Grand Champion: Steffes Durham Cinnamon (5-yr-old); Darcy Steffes Junior Champion: Erbacres Goldwyn Peace (summer yrlg); C. ErbsenReserve Junior Champion: Erbacres Terrason Capri (fall yrlg); M. OppermanOPEN SHOWGrand Champion: Steffes Durham Cappuccino (Sr. 2-yr-old); D SteffesReserve Grand Champion: Steffes Durham Cinnamon (5-yr-old); Darcy SteffesJunior Champion: Erbacres Goldwyn Peace (summer yrlg); C. ErbsenReserve Junior Champion: Erbacres Lheros Fontana (fall calf); Kevin ErbsenPremier Breeder & Exhibitor: Erbacres, Lanark, Ill.

LincolnlandJuly 11,2007Logan County Fairgrounds; Lincoln, Ill.Judge: Boyd SchaufelbergerNumber shown: 51 Head Shown

JUNIOR SHOWPee Wee Showmanship: Olivia TelgmannJunior Boys Showmanship: Jessica Telgmann

Intermediate Showmanship: Kaleb PruemerSenior Showmanship: Brad BaumanSenior & Grand Champion: Jessica Telgmann; 4-yr-oldReserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Brad Bauman; 2nd place 4-yr-oldIntermediate Champion: Allison Telgmann; Junior 3-yr-oldReserve Intermediate Champion: Jessica Telgmann; Jr. 2-yr-oldJunior Champion: Kaleb Pruemer, Fall YearlingReserve Junior Champion:

Allison Telgmann; winter yearlingOPEN SHOWSenior & Grand Champion: Jessica Telgmann; 4-yr-oldReserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: R-HomesteadIntermediate Champion: Allison Telgmann; Jr. 3-yr-oldReserve Intermediate Champion: R-Homestead; Sr. 2-yr-oldJunior Champion: Kaleb Pruemer, fall yearlingReserve Junior Champion: Allison Telgmann; winter yearling

Mississippi-ValleyJuly 26,2007Adams County Fairgrounds; Quincy, Ill.Judge: Ted DeMentNumber shown: 56 Head (32 heifer & 24 cows)

JUNIOR SHOWSenior & Grand Champion: Senteka Convincer 588 (aged cow); Niki NiesenReserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Senteka Hi Metro Dart (Sr. 2-yr-old); Niki NiesenJunior Champion: Butz-Hill Garrison Lea (spring yrlg); Tailor NeuhausReserve Junior Champion: Senteka Mr. Sam Snoflake (fall calf); Cory ThormanOPEN SHOWSenior & Grand Champion: Senteka Convincer 588; (aged cow); Niki NiesenReserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Deters Integrity Liza; (4-Yr-old); Brent MoellerJunior Champion: Butz-Hill Garrison Lea (spring yrlg); Tailor NeuhausReserve Junior Champion: Senteka Mr. Sam Snoflake (fall calf); Cory Thorman

SouthernJuly 12,2007Washington County Fairgrounds; Nashville, Ill.

JUNIOR SHOWJunior Showmanship: Abby KernSenior Showmanship: Nick Harre Grand Champion: Nick Harre Reserve Grand Champion: Clint HarreJunior Champion: Zehrview Mystr Bianca (fall yrlg); Amanda Hartman

Mississippi-Valley Show ChampionsLaura Sorrill, Western Ill. Dairy Princess; Kathy Neisen with Res. Grand-Junior Show, Brent Moeller with Res. Grand-open show, Niki Neisen with Grand Champion

Reserve Junior Champion: Nick Harre (winter yearling)OPEN SHOWJunior Champion: Elm-Nor-Way Duplex Ivory (fall calf); M. Hasheider Reserve Junior Champion: Elm-Nor-Way HiMetro Ralyn; (winter calf); HasheiderGrand Champion: Elm-Nor-Way (4-yr-old); M. HasheiderReserve Grand Champion: Elm-Nor-Way Talent Mineral (2-yr-old) M. Hasheider

StephensonJuly 6,2007Stephenson County Fairgrounds; Freeport, Ill.Judge: Mark ReuthNumber shown: 87 Head

JUNIOR SHOWJunior Boys Showmanship: Ryan Sheehan Junior Girls Showmanship: Chelsey DeVries Intermediate Girls Showmanship: Stephanie Klinger Senior Boys Showmanship: Brent Koester Senior Girls Showmanship: Kelly SheehanSenior & Grand Champion: La-Clar Lamont Ziggy (Sr. 2-yr-old); Brent KoesterReserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion: Gay-keys Roald 5CH (Sr. 2-yr-old); Hunter McWorthyJunior Champion: Carley Rote; fall yearlingReserve Junior Champion: Graybill Damion Victory (summer yrlg); Paul GraybillOPEN SHOWSenior & Grand Champion: Logganlane Charle Bertha (aged cow); GundersonReserve Senior Champion: Ron Mikulice (125,000lb. cow)Intermediate & Reserve Grand Champion: Dannys Gib Avalon (Jr. 2-yr-old); Clearfield FarmReserve Intermediate Champion: Meier-Meadows Domin Charity (Sr. 3-yr-old); MeiersJunior Champion: Rock-I Lorrie Dundee Lambada (fall calf); Rock-IReserve Junior Champion: AHM Lady Pepperdine-ET (winter yrlg); R. MikulicePremier Breeder: Rock-I Farms; Orangeville, Ill. Premier Exhibitor: Tie Meier Meadows; Ridott, Ill. Ron Mikulice; Orangeville, Ill.

Jo-Carroll Grand ChampionDarcy Steffes with Steffes Durham Cappuccino

District Show Results



Clinton CountyThe 2007 show season began in Clinton

County with the district show held on Sunday, July 15th. Exhibitors included BLM Fall Dairy, Clint-Clair Farms, Dodel Holsteins, Flat-Net Dairy, J-Farms, Koll-Kreek Holsteins, Lueking Dairy, Paden Muskopf, Net-A-Way Farms, Courtney Price, Rich-Muz Farm, Rollin-Huels Dairy, and Thol-E-Way.

Show results are listed in the district show summary section.Congratulations to all! Thank you to all the supporters who helped to make another successful show!

As part of a six-year tradition, the Clinton County Holstein Club this year sponsored the Celebrity Milking Contest at the Clinton County Fair. Eight teams of four were given the opportunity to milk some of Clinton County’s Best. Teams included Beckman Concrete, Extension personnel, fair queens, Jansen Farm Equipment, Kaskaskia College, priests/pastors, WCXO 96.7 radio personalities, and the Vietnam Veterans.

Each was presented with the Honorary Udder Buster Award and one lucky team was presented the Banned from the Barn Award. Earlier that morning, Tim Ezell, of the St. Louis television affiliate, FOX 2 News broadcasted live from the dairy barns to advertise that evening’s fair event. Fun was had by all and no one cried over spilled milk! Thank you to all the supporters who helped make this event possible!

Congratulations to those taking honors at the Illinois Championship Holstein Show in Bloomington! Winners listed elsewhere in this issue. Clinton County exhibitors included Clint-Clair Farms, Flat-Net Dairy and J-Farms.

Congratulations to those taking honors at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield! Clinton County exhibitors included Clint-Clair Farms, Flat Net Dairy, J-Farms, Koll-Kreek Holsteins, Net-A-Way Farms and Thol-E-Way. Special congratulations to Josh Huelsmann and Chris Kollmann for each

receiving the 2007 Superior Young Dairy Producer Award!

In writing this article, Dave Fischer says to tell everyone hello. He is doing well and on the road to recovery. He is still taking physical therapy and hopes to be walking by the end of September. Many well wishes to you, Dave and we certainly missed you this year on the show circuit!

Congratulations to the Jason and Dena Brammeier family on the birth of their baby girl! Daisy Elaine arrived at 7:48 am on July 9th, 2007, measuring 20 inches long and weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. She was welcomed home by big sister, Adrienne, age13, and big brother, Jackson, age 4.

In closing, Clinton County has experienced one of the hottest and driest Augusts on record, having at least 5 days over 100 degrees. The corn is maturing very rapidly as some has even been harvested for silage in the latter days of July. The hay supply is extremely short. And to top it all, the St.

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OBITUARYNorman E. Henke of Stanton died Wednesday,

January 31, 2007, at St. Luke’s Hospital inChesterfield, Missouri. Born August 22, 1924, inOlive Township, Madison County, Illinois, he wasthe son of the late Otto and Johanna Henke andhad attained the age of 82 years. He marriedRoleen Hartke on October 3, 1948, at TrinityLutheran Church in Cahokia Township, Litchfield,Illinois.

Mr. Henke was a retired farmer and dairyman.He had been self-employed and active in manyagricultural associations, including: SouthernIllinois Breeding Association, Illinois Breeding Co-op, and Select Sires of Plain City, Ohio, when it wasfirst organized. He was also a member of theNational Association of Animal Breeders, MadisonCounty Farm Bureau, and the Madison CountyHolstein Club. In addition, he was an advisorymember to the University of Illinois Dairy ScienceProgram within the College of Agriculture.

Norman was a member of Zion LutheranChurch in Staunton, the Zion Men’s Club and hadheld various offices within the church. For manyyears, he enjoyed playing dartball with the church’sdartball team.

He is survived by his wife Roleen Henke ofStaunton; two sons, Raymond (Ruth Ann) Henkeand Kent (Linda) Henke, both of Staunton; twodaughters, Cheryl (Jim) Walker of Red Bud, Illinoisand Mary (Scott) Reed of Clayton, Missouri; 10grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He waspreceded in death by two sons, Ronald and KeithHenke; a brother, Harold Henke; and a sister,Minnie Meyer.

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Merlin and Carol Timmerman and their 9 grandchildren at the JoDavies County Fair

Louis Cardinals could be doing better!Respectfully submitted, Tracy Harpstrite-Grayling & Dena

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GatewayGreetings to all! It seems that many of you

may be finished with harvesting. The district show was held on Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the Bond County Fairgrounds in Greenville. Steve Irwin judged 65 animals. Everyone enjoyed a potluck lunch after completion of the show.

Many herds recently completed classification. B-J Grove Holsteins reported one new Excellent and Carlene Keilbach had an aged cow go Excellent.

Brite-Side Holsteins had a new Excellent Durham 5-year-old and a new Excellent 3-year-old Durham who was raised from 81 points. The 3-year-old’s maternal sister by Outside scored VG as a 2-year-old. The Oertels also welcomed a new herdsman, Vince Madson.

Rolling-Lawns Holsteins had a tremendous classification. Neal and Connie Turley

reported two new 5-year-old Excellents, Rolling-Lawns Atom Diane and Rolling-Lawns Rudolph Becky. They also had a 6-year-old Lee go Excellent, and two 3-year-old Excellents, Rolling-Lawns Durham Megan and Rolling-Lawns Zenith Brassy. They also achieved seven VG 2-year-olds, and five of them were Zeniths.

Gueldener Farms also had a tremendous classification. They had a new 7-year-old Excellent, Gueldener Contor Juliann-ET and a 91 point 3-year-old, Gueldener Durham Emma. Their 2-year-olds also classified well with four new 85 point cows.

In April, Lucas and Michelle Clanton traveled to the Midwest Spring Show in Madison, Wis. They had three top ten finishes, along with Dennis Devore’s third place Sr. 2-year-old in the Junior Show and Brennan Woker’s fourth place 4-year-old. Holbric Tornado Appolla, was also named 2006 Jr. All-American Jr. 3 yr. old.

Congratulations to Liz Rue and Shad Kleiner on their marriage in March. They are residing on the Kleiner farm in Greenville.

Some new job notes. Ron Schaufelberger is the new Alta Genetics Dairy Representative

replacing Dennis Devore, who recently took another position with Alta Genetics consulting and mating cows in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. Please check out the juniors’ highlights in the junior news section.

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Family for being named Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor at the State Show.

The Section 1 FFA Show was held at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds on August 20. Showing from Jo-Carroll was Darcy Steffes, Jennifer and Chris Thoren, Victoria Geriot and Jared Berlage. Darcy Steffes had both Grand Champion and Reserve Grand.

This group of exhibitors also had the 1st place Chapter at the JoDavies County Fair. A new class that was added this year was the Grandparents Showmanship class. Merlin and Carol Timmerman and their 9 grandchildren showed. This was a really special moment for the Timmermans. It was also a great example of what showing and the fairs are all about.

McHenry-LakeSummer has ended and fall is upon us. I

hope everyone has had a great summer and has an even better harvest this fall. I pray your crops survived all the rain and even the lack of rain in some areas.

It has been an eventful summer in our district. First, Holbic Holsteins held the Reflections of Holbric II Sale on July 2nd. Congratulations to the Olbrich Family on another wonderful sale. The high seller was Kingsmill Rebel Dayna, a July ’05 Dundee

daughter, at $16,000. Holbric Gibson Christine-ET EX-92 was the 2nd high seller at $10,200.

Congratulations to the Dairy Bowl Teams for a job well done representing Illinois at the National Holstein Convention. Congratulations to the Senior Team on a 1st place finish. Representing McHenry-Lake on the Senior Team was Adam Watkins with Luke Brinkmeier, Kyle Koester, and Brent Koester. Also congratulations to the junior team for representing Illinois with pride. Team members included Aaron Mitchell, Grace Shanks, Colleen Ziller, and Levi Martin.

State Fair was a success again this year for those representing McHenry County, even if we weren’t showing all Holsteins. In addition to the results in the show report, Olbrich’s also showed the 1st place 6-year-old & over Brown Swiss, Alford Starway Angel; 2nd place 4-year-old Jersey, Holbric Sambo Kayla; and 2nd place 5 & 6-year-old Jersey, Holbric Sambo America. The Olbrich’s also exhibited the 1st place Jersey aged cow, Snafu Saturn Gina, who was also the Grand Champion of the Jersey Show.

Becky Peterson exhibited Telja Jolt Minnie who was the 1st place Brown Swiss summer yearling in both the junior and

open Shows. She was also the Reserve Junior Champion in the junior show and Junior Champion in the open show. Becky is also the 2007 Illinois Swiss Miss.

Walter Shanks exhibited Shanks Premium Boo 822, the 1st place Brown Swiss 3-year-old in the junior show and 1st place junior 3-year-old in the open show.

Philip Shanks exhibited Shanks Illini Jr 651, the 1st place Brown Swiss junior show 4-year-old & over cow and 4th place open show 4-year-old cow. Shanks General Glow 948 was the 2nd place junior 2-year-old in the

Brown Swiss open show. Thompsview Prem Shambie ET was the 2nd place Brown Swiss fall calf in the open show and 1st place in the junior show and Junior Champion of the junior show. Shanks Scotie Fancy 1007 was the 2nd place Brown Swiss spring yearling in the junior show and 1st place in the open show. Shanks Delivery Chrome was the 2nd place winter yearling in the Brown Swiss junior show. Philip was placed 1st in the Brown Swiss showmanship.

Grace Shanks also exhibited Brown Swiss at State Fair. Lake Side JP Darla was the 2nd place sernior 2-year-old in both the junior and open shows and was Reserve Grand Champion of the junior show. Front Line Shanks Major W692 was the 2nd place 4-year-old & over in the junior show. Shanks Scotie Muckie 1011 was the 1st place spring yearling in the junior show. Shanks Scotie J Jellen 1097 was the 1st place winter calf in the junior show. Shanks Scotie Freckles 1000 placed 1st in the winter yearling class in the junior show.

Shanks Farm exhibited the 1st place Senior Best 3 Females and the 3rd place Junior Best 3 Females in the Brown Swiss open show.

I apologize for these State Fair results being so lengthy but every exhibitor from McHenry County at State Fair had an exceptional year and each one deserves to be recognized for their outstanding dedication to showing quality dairy cattle, no matter what breed they choose to show.

I hope everyone has a great harvest season and good luck to those who will be continuing the show season at the national shows.

Sincerely, Amy Shanks

Mississippi Valley First of all there is a correction to last

issue’s graduates. High School grads are Niki Neisen and Keith Koch, and an additional college graduate is Lindsey Edwards. Some of our club members received a chuckle that Niki graduated from Keith Koch high school.

We held our district show during the Adams Co. Fair on July 26 with Ted Dement as the judge. There were 56 head shown broken down to 32 heifers and 24 cows. Results are listed elsewhere in this issue. We also had a judging contest at our district show with three classes and those results and premier exhibitor and breeder will be announced at our annual meeting.

The 2006 Adams Co. Fair Queen Kari Miller presented show halters to the

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showmanship winners. Assisting with ribbons and trophies was Laura Sorrill, (Sky-View-Acres) the 2007 Western Illinois Dairy Princess.

Sorrill was crowned on June 27 and Marissa Edwards (Hi-Blue) was first runner-up.Olivia Edwards competed in the 2007 Adams Co. Fair Queen Pageant and was awarded the best interview award. She is the daughter of Rick and Mary Edwards and granddaughter of Paul and Eadie Edwards.

Ken and Mary Koch (Kochnook) were awarded the Heritage Award, presented to a person or couple who promote the dairy industry. The Kochs have opened their farm for many years to hundreds of persons to educate them about the dairy industry.

At the Adams Co. 4-H show Cory Thorman swept house with showmanship, Grand Champion Heifer, Grand Champion Cow and Grand Champion Female. Others exhibiting included Garrett Edwards, Marissa Edwards, Aaron Weiman, and Niki Neisen.

At the newly formed section 11 FFA show, Niki Neisen won showmanship and junior champion, and Marissa Edwards won senior champion.

In the open show held on Saturday, July 28, Thorman’s cow Thorman Ruben Daisy was named Supreme Champion of the show. There were a total of 16 herd units representing four breeds.

Several members of the club worked in the Milk Shake stand during the Adams Co. Fair. We had the best bargain on the fairgrounds a 16-oz shake for $1.50 and we also sold bottled milk, sandwiches, and floats.

Club members have showed at the following fairs Lewis and Knox counties in Missouri; Heart of Illinois Fair, Peoria; Jersey Co., Jerseyville; and Logan Co. at Lincoln. At State Fair Cory Thorman, Andrew Mowen, and Frank and I, but we showed

our Ayrshires. Thanks to Abby Kern and Amanda Hartman for allowing me to swipe their heifers for a district herd.

The farm of Rita Frericks was host to a group of physicians who were learning how to treat injuries sustained on farms. The Liberty FFA chapter hosted the event.

Finally about 40 persons attended the picnic hosted by us on July 1. We couldn’t have asked for better temperatures.

Until next time I wish for a bountiful and safe harvest and God Bless. Good luck to those that exhibit at the fall shows.

Beth Weas Cash

StephensonHello from the soggy North here in

northern Stephenson County. We couldn’t buy any rain in July. However since the 4th of August, we have had 10 to 12 inches. It would have been nice to spread that out through the summer, but that’s alright. The corn, beans and hay look great now.

On July 6th we had our District Show in Freeport with 90 head judged by Mark Reuth of Wisconsin.

The Stephenson County Fair was held the last week of August, and like most every year, it rained EVERY day. Other than flooding and the rent-a-cops trying to dictate which gate to use (despite having a livestock pass), it was a good time. The Junior Champion was a sr. yearling owned by Laura Lyford, and Paul Graybill had Reserve. Grand Champion was a five-yr-old Gibson daughter owned by Laura Lyford. Clearfield’s Jr. 2 was Reserve Champion.

We would like to also congratulate Coach Becky Meier and her team that won the National Dairy Bowl Contest in the senior division at the National Convention in Tennessee. Stephenson County was well

represented by Luke Brinkmeier, Kyle Koester and Brent Koester. A great job done by all; your knowledge represents Stephenson County well.

I do not have any other news, so members please contact me if you have anything. The rain has stopped for now, so I need to get busy with 4th crop of hay and then corn silage. Thank you much.

Submitted by Jerry Smith

Tri-CountyFirst off, our club thanks the Boone-

Winnebago club for their invitation to show at their local show. Many of us agreed that it was nice to be part of a show with good numbers and good cattle. Six Tri-County exhibitors were part of the show. Those results are listed in the show reports.

A note: Thanks to Lowell & Marita Knief who sponsored the Bred & Owned trophy, a Tri-County tradition in memory of Em & Whitie Thompson. Other Tri-County members were seen in the barns and among the spectators: Bob & Kaye Miller (It is hard not to think of you as being part of our club!); Kelly & Sarah Sheehan; Nick & Cheri Conro; Dean Dunn; Bill Berghorn; Karen Brown; Keith Engel; Randy Wesemann, Leslee Kriegel with 6-weeks old Autumn; Andy, Mary Etta & Albert Lenkaitis along with their new herdsman, Joe Mills; George Marcella Drendel along with daughter, Cindy Edwards; and our club president Ray Hess who did the shopping, grilled the pork chops, etc., for the pre-show meal that was sponsored by the Tri-County club.

We look forward to seeing everyone in Tri-County for the State Convention this winter!

Respectfully Submitted, Linda Drendel

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ILLINOIS JUNIllinois Junior Holstein Association Officers

President: John Mitchell58 E. Gregory Dr.Champaign, IL 61820(815) 703-5614 [email protected]

Vice President: Erin Lyons302 E. Armory St.Champaign, IL [email protected](815) 988-7141 cell

Secretary: Kelly Sheehan6111 Ridgeview Dr.Huntley, IL 60142(847) 370-3892 [email protected]

Treasurer: Kyle Koester1099 E. Angle Rd.Dakota, IL 61018(815) [email protected]

Reporter: Melinda Kollman403 Althea Ln. New Baden, IL 62265(618) 520 8011 [email protected]

NationalEvery June, the Illinois juniors look forward to making a splash at the National Conven-

tion, and this year was no exception in Knoxville, Tenn. Prior to leaving Illinois, the juniors began their first full day of travel with a few farm visits

along the way to Carter’s Corner and Rolling Lawns Farm to see both of these excellent herds of Holsteins. These two quick farm visits were greatly appreciated on rather short notice.

The first official day in Knoxville began on Saturday, June 23rd, when the group headed to the convention center to put out the scrapbook and folding display entries. The dairy jeop-ardy contest began with 13 contestants in the senior division, with John Mitchell emerging 2nd in the finals in a very close, nail-biting round. Next, Emily Irwin competed in the junior division of 30 contestants, and while unable to end up in the top three, she did an excellent

job for her first time in national competition. Finish-ing up the dairy jeopardy was the intermediate divi-sion, and Philip Shanks put some points on the board in a competitive division with 28 contestants.

In the afternoon, Laura Lyford was the first to pres-ent her speech on the Leasing Program. Next was Kelly Sheehan telling how producers should respond to me-dia questions and interviews. Lastly, Sarah Sheehan spoke about Three-A-Day dairy in food choices. All three girls did an excellent job in their speech presenta-tions and follow-up questions from the judges.

Illinois’ own, John Mitchell, had his DJM inter-view and was later honored at as one of twelve na-tional semi-finalists in the DJM contest. We extend our congratulations to John on an honor very well deserved.

Saturday evening the dairy bowl teams took their written exams, and the senior team scored high enough to be placed 1st in the brackets for competition beginning Monday morning. In fact, Kyle Koester placed 1st and Luke Brinkmeier placed 2nd in the senior divi-sion written exams out of at least 64 contestants. The junior team also scored quite high with Aaron Mitchell placing 2nd on the written exam out of at least 60 contestants.

Sunday was host day and the group split, with some going on local farm tours and some going to Dollywood. Sunday evening they were reunited and attended a first-joining of adults and juniors for a great meal and family night. Gary Jenkins and his Thundering Hearts band played in a high energy show combining music, comedy and lots of audience participation.

Monday was jam-packed with dairy bowl competitions. The junior team placed 4th after the written test and beat Washington in Round 1. Iowa outscored Illinois in Round 2. Illinois

Speech Contestants: Sarah Sheehan, Kelly Sheehan and Laura Lyford

Illinois DJM Semi-Finalist, John Mitchell with par-ents, Jan and Mike Mitchell

Dairy Jeopardy Contestants: John Mitchell, Emily Irwin and Philip Shanks

October 2007


The Udder Moos

GatewayHello everyone! First Congratulations to

the new graduates in the area: Erin Schaufel-berger graduated from Lincoln Christian College majoring in music ministry, Jennifer Gueldener from Edwardsville High School, Chelsie Stewart from Greenville Jr. High School, and Jarrod Guckian from Greenville High School. Apologies to anyone I missed.

Amy Schaufelberger, Tyler Carter, Joshua & Rebecca Laesch participated in the South-ern Regional 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held at Don and Doug Leuking’s in April.

The summer fair season has been an award-winning one for several of our juniors. The Gateway Holstein Junior Show kicked off the summer shows on July 7 in Greenville with a great turnout. The Illinois State Fair Junior Show was also very rewarding for sev-eral youth. The highlights of these shows are summarized elsewhere in this issue.

The DuQuoin State Fair was held Labor Day weekend. Chelsie Stewart showed the junior show Grand Champion Holstein. Cathy Guckian showed the Grand Cham-pion Milking Shorthorn of the Junior and Open Shows. Additionally, Joshua Laesch had an outstanding day at the Bond Coun-ty Fair. His 2-year-old was named Grand Champion. Congratulations to all exhibitors! Good luck in the school year.

StephensonHello! I hope everyone is doing well. First

off I would like to congratulate Karen Lyford on her engagement to Adam Kryder. I’m told September 2008 is the date!

Congratulations also goes out to Kyle and Brent Koester and Luke Brinkmeier for placing 1st at National Convention for quiz bowl. Great job guys!

The district show was held in July in Free-port at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds; results are summarized in the show reports.

Congratulations to all fall-goers! We heard everyone did well and had fun. Good luck to Alissa Koester as she heads off to Louisville in November for 4-H judging and quiz bowl! by Carley Rote

Convention

beat Ohio in Round 3 but was narrowly defeated in the final moments by Minnesota in Round 4, forcing Illinois out of the competition. Although the juniors were disappointed, they represented Illinois very well and could feel proud of the outstanding job they did.

The senior team placed 1st after the written test and were victorious over Ohio with a score of 262 to -5 in Round 1. In Round 2, Pennsylvania defeated the Illinois team 195 to 148. That sent Illinois to the lower bracket to work their way up and again play Ohio in Round 3, winning 230 to 0. They continued to win Rounds 4 through 7 against New England, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York.

Tuesday morning everyone gathered for the dairy bowl finals. Washington came into the finals undefeated, so Illinois needed to beat Washington twice in the double-elimation for-mat. You can imagine the emotions stirring in the team AND the Illinois delegation in the audience during Round 8, in which Illinois pulled off a 120 to 80 victory over Washington. Round 9 resulted in a lot of chewed nails and silent cheers from Illinois onlookers and one final outburst when they were announced as the 2007 National Dairy Bowl Champions win-ning by a score of 110 to 25. WAY TO GO!

All the good work shown by the juniors didn’t just happen overnight. Dairy bowl coaches Becky Meier and Amy Shanks began their dedication to the teams through weekly practices back in April. While at the convention, ev-erything was done as a team...observing all the contests together, eating together, and supporting one another all the way. Chap-erones attending with the group were Mary Olbrich, Melissa Irwin and Ron and Karen Schaufelberger.

The above is just the highlights of the convention for the Juniors and doesn’t include the mixer/dances, pre-sale bar-beque and sale, awards banquet or the Huddle at the Hall (Women’s Basket-ball Hall of Fame) What was the value of the whole experience? PRICELESS! by Karen Schaufelberger

National Senior Dairy Bowl Champs: Adam Watkins, Coach Becky Meier, Luke Brinkmeier (back row); Kyle Koester, Brent Koester (front row)

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