Iowa Jersey Today Volume 17.3 November 2011 Grand and Reserve Grand Champion 2011 Iowa State Fair Open Show
To Left : 2011 Iowa Jersey Princess- Kendra Core, 2010 Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess- Alyssa Meyer, Gretchen Taylor holding Bolle-Acres JJ Sara (Reserve), Dave Koss holding Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola (Champion), Dane Lang and Jeff Core, judge.
Senior and Reserve Senior Champion 2011 Iowa State Fair Open Show
To Right: 2011 Iowa Jersey Princess- Kendra Core, 2010 Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess- Alyssa Meyer, Jason Steinlage holding Debcott Lonestar Lyra (Reserve), Dave Koss holding Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola (Champion), Dane Lang and Jeff Core, judge.
Iowa Jersey YOUTH read this issue to fi nd out what opportunities are available to you!! November 2011 Iowa Jersey Today Volume 17.3 Iowa Jersey Cattle Club On the Cover Of cers Pictures from the 2011 Iowa State Fair. President: Jeff Holtz 24821 13th St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 Calendar of Events 563-652-4480 January 1 2012 IJCC Memberships due to Jennifer Zumbach. Vice President: Harvey Metzger 16 AJCA Applications due - Master Breeder, Distinguished Service, Young Jersey 2187 110th St. Larchwood, IA 51241 Breeder and Award for Meritorious Service 712-478-4627
Secretary/Treasurer: Jennifer Zumbach Table of Contents 3371 227th Ave. Hopkinton, IA 52237 Iowa Jersey Today 563-580-8852 Index to Advertisers , Calendar of Events, Advertising rates ------2 Editorial, President’s Perspective, Vice President’s Message ------3 [email protected] AJCA Special Award descriptions ------3 Iowa State Fair Junior Show Results ------5 AJCA Director: Jerry Spielman Summer Picnic Meeting Minutes and photos ------6-7 1892 M Road Seneca, KS 66538 AJCA Youth Production information ------7 785-336-2581 IJCC Youth awards, Talk Jersey awards ------10 Stout Award recipient, AJCA Achievement Fred Stout Experience information 11 AJCA-NAJ Representative: Londa Johnson Jersey Youth Achievement in other areas, Thank you’s, Baby news ------12 614-296-3621 • [email protected] Iowa State Fair Open Show results ------14-15 Iowa State Fair Photos ------16-17 National Cattle Congress Results ------19 Check out our IJCC page on the AJCA web- Brandau and Knapp Recognition at Annual meetings ------22 site www.usjersey.com! ALSO- see our Jersey Tribute to Duffy, In Memoriam ------24-25 page on the ISDA website www.iowadairy.org! Fall Jersey/Ayrshire Sale, New AJCA representative hired ------29 Membership ------21 The Iowa Jersey Today is published three times annually by the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club for the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club. All Index to Advertisers correspondence and submissions should be AJCA ------34 Knapp Time Dairy ------9 directed to the IJCC. New Subscription Alta Genetics ------BC Kunde Jersey Farm ------28 Rates are $15 for one year & includes an Cinnamon Ridge Dairy ------3 Lyon Jerseys ------23 associate membership in the Iowa Jersey Covington Jerseys ------20-21 Multi-Rose Jerseys ------26-27 Cattle Club, and $25 for one year and Far View Jerseys ------32 Schoof ’s Jerseys ------33 includes an active membership. Checks Hei-Bri Jerseys ------8 Schulte ------30 should be made out and sent to the Iowa Holtz View Farm ------18 Strottmann Jerseys ------BC Jersey Cattle Club Jennifer Zumbach 3371 ImmuCell ------31 Summit Farm ------4 227th Ave. Hopkinton, IA 52237 Phone: IOTA Farm ------13 563-580-8852 IOWA JERSEY CATTLE CLUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The object of this scholarship is to help further the education of worthy IJCC Junior members. It is awarded during the annual IJCC Summer Picnic annually. It is funded by: Iowa Jersey Today Advertising Rates 1. A special trust fund set up by the club and overseen by the Secretary-Treasurer There are several sizes to accommodate any need. 2. Donations received from individuals commemorating former (or current) IJCC mem- Please contact Jennifer Zumbach if you have any bers & the Jersey Community. questions. Donations have been made and the scholarship is given in the name of the following people (denotes contributor): Howard Lyon (Lyon family), deceased members (IJCC), Next issue will go out in February 2012. John Taylor (IJCC), James Stock (IJCC), Eric Krekel (IJCC), Frieda Gates (IJCC), Ivan Gates (proceeds from a picture which was sold), Frank Scott, Pam Storbeck (IJCC, fam- Farm Business Ads Company Ads ily), Joe O’Neil (IJCC), Jacob Pleis (IJCC, family), L. Claire Gates (’05 Iowa Jersey Sale Full Page-- $50.00 Full Page-$100.00 donations, family, IJCC), Earl Lyon (IJCC), Robert Cline (IJCC), Joyce Muller (IJCC, ½ Page-- $35.00 ½ Page-- $70.00 family), Gene Krekel (IJCC, Lyon Jerseys), Helen Lyon (IJCC, Robert Lyon, Lyon ¼ Page-- $30.00 ¼ Page-- $60.00 Jerseys), Ryan Graber (IJCC) Mary June Metzger (IJCC), Brodie Lantzky (IJCC), Don Credit card-- $25.00 Credit card--$50.00 Bauwens (IJCC), Anna Mary Kunde (IJCC) and Norma “Duffy” Lyon (IJCC, Dennis THREE Full Page Farm ads are only $130 if paid and Cheryl Cline, Dave and Jennifer Zumbach, Lyon family- Duffy Memorial). The IJCC donates money toward the scholarship in lieu of sending fl owers for the services. in full with fi rst ad. Thank you to all who make this scholarship possible by contributing in memory of IJCC Three Company ads are $285 if PIF with 1st ad. members and members of the Jersey Community. Please contact Jennifer Zumbach for information about the IJCC Memorial Scholarship. 2 Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 Editorial President’s Perspective Invigorated... That’s the word that comes Hope this issue fi nds you all well and to mind as I refl ect on the summer. It’s always hopefully started on your fall harvest. energizing to get together with other Jersey Well summer came and went. Now comes Breeders, dairy farmers and people who work fall and then winter. With winter comes snow. on our behalf. I always enjoy the opportunity to attend the Did I say snow? That is one word that I hope National meetings, and this summer we were I don’t hear to much this year after last year! able to make it to the Breeder Banquet. We Summer came and so did the state fair. It was had a great day at Brian and Heidi Lantzky’s farm for the summer great to see so many good animals in the show ring. Congrats to picnic. I made a fast trip down for the Iowa State Fair Open Show all for bringing out your best. It was great to see an old Iowa boy (since we also were part organizers of an anniversary party and family reunion that weekend). I joined my dad and brothers on a back to judge our great state fair. There for a while it didn’t look ride to Expo for the Jersey Show just the other day. Sure, it takes good for Jeff to get back to Iowa with problems with the air lines. some extra effort for us (or others) to take these opportunities But he made it and did a fantastic job. in, but it’s absolutely worth it! I returned from each outing with Now in a sad note for our industry, some ethics problems arose renewed energy. Several accomplished and inspiring people are this year in another breed show. We all need to do a better job to honored each year with awards at the AJCA-NAJ meetings. Of course, we never have enough time to see everyone or catch up portray our industry in a good light. We all know there are people totally with others we do see, but there is something to be said out there who would just love to put us all out of business. If anyone for a conversation with a Jersey enthusiast from out east or west, has any suggestions, get a hold of myself, Eric Lyon or anyone the Canada, Jersey island or even across the state! I think it’s great on the PDCC board so we can bring it up at our next meeting. for the people working hard for us in Ohio to spend time hearing With that I had better get this off to Jennifer ASAP. Hope that how things are across the US. I hope you get a chance to go to Louisville or any other upcoming activity this year or next. I hope you all have a safe and bountiful harvest. Maybe we will see you at you can take part in the celebration of what we do and who we are. either Madison or Louisville, where Mary will be showing for the I think you’ll come home invigorated! fi rst time at the All American Junior Jersey show. I always appreciate the kind words of encouragement you share Until next time... Jeff Holtz with me about the magazine. I really enjoy sharing it with you- and I hope to continue to highlight your news and successes. We’ve got a lot in the issue. Remember our next one will be include some of our Ayrshire friends in the special Sale issue. It was well received Vice President’s Message last year, we hope to benefi t both breeds with this combined issue We hope everyone is enjoying a bountiful and and hope you will be involved in it. safe harvest. It has turned extremely dry in NW Parents- I encourage you to persuade your older kids to read Iowa and we are having a lot of harvesting fi res. this magazine- we’ve spotlighted many Iowa Jersey youth who We are thankful that milk prices have held up have taken advantage of the opportunities available to them. I know there are many others who are also deserving if they knew very well. Our high feed prices continue to pro- what was possible. vide a challenge for all dairymen. Well, I must sign off on another Fall Iowa Jersey Today. Enjoy Thank you to all who helped with the fall sale. and have a great and safe winter. Until the next issue, Harvey Metzger Proudly yours- Jennifer Zumbach Happy are those who dream dreams and are AJCA SPECIAL AWARDS DUE JANUARY 16TH ready to pay the price to Iowa can nominate people for the following awards. We have many people who are make them come true. qualifi ed. Please make suggestions to any of the offi cers,as soon as possible so we can L.J. Cardinal Suenens begin the nomination process. Also, please let us know if you would like to be nominated. YOUNG JERSEY BREEDER AWARD- is bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or member’s families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, merit recognition. - Nominee (s) must be an active member of the AJCA and under 40 years old as of January 1 of the contest year. - Basis for selection: Expertise in dairy farming and Jersey cattle breeding; participation in AJCA and NAJ programs; and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agricultural organizations. MASTER BREEDER AWARD- is bestowed annually upon a living AJCA member, family, partnersihp, or corperation, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has bred outstanding animals for many years and thereby has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD- is bestowed annually upon as many living AJCA members and/or member’s families, who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have rendered outstanding and unselfi sh service for many years and thereby have made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed in the United States. AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE- is bestowed annually upon a living individual, who, in the joint opinion of the Board of Directors of the AJCA and NAJ, has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the U.S. through research, education, development, marketing, or signifi cant activities of the allied dairy industry. Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 3 Iowa State Fair Junior Jersey Show Results * Thursday, August 11, 2011 3. Canoe-Ridge TBone Minnie, Colin Zidlicky, Winnshiek Co. * Gerritt DeBruin, judge 4. Lyon Action Borgny, Gabrielle Klemme, Johnson Co. 5. Lyon Iatola Peony, Natalie Johnson, Interstate 35 FFA * 50-head shown * Senior and Grand Champion- Schoofs Goal Pollyanne- Senior Yearling Heifer (not in milk) (7) Alec Schoof 1. Pine-Haven Nadia, Ally Bierschenk, Benton Co. * Reserve Senior Champion and Reserve Grand Champion- 2. Avon Road HG Melody-ET, Eric Metzger, Lyon Co. Canoe-Ridge Dale Nike- Carter Zidlicky 3. Zumbach Lencrest Roselyn, Kendra Core, Warren Co. * Junior Champion- Edgebrook Jackknife Natasha- Brad 4. Fishersons Guopo Ferran, Gina Fisher, Clayton Co. Arthur 5. Shellys Militia Shaelyn-ET, Spencer McDermott, Dubuque Co. *Reserve Junior Champion- Schulte Bros Gov Leela-ET- 6. VHM TBone Susie, Neil Metzger, Lyon Co. Mitch Schulte 7. Brennan Folsom, Waukon *Grand Champion Intermediate Showman- Carter Zidlicky Junior Two Year Old (4) 1. Canoe-Ridge Dale Nike, Carter Zidlicky, Winneshiek Co. Junior Heifer Calf (2) 2. Nordic-Haven Safari-ET, Jrodan Hanson, South Winneshiek FFA 1. Miss Nevada Lexus, Wade Michels, Oelwein FFA 3. Cinnamon Ridge Carrier Pepita, Kara Maxwell, Scott Co. 2. Schulte Bros Gov Goldie-ET, Mitch Schulte, Benton FFA 4. Cinnamon Ridge Gannon Polly, Kara Maxwell, Scott Co.
Intermediate Heifer Calf (3) Senior Two Year Old (1) 1. Canoe-Ridge Tradition Shawna, Colin Zidlicky, Winneshiek Co. 1. Kunde Rebel Melody, Matthew Lansing, Delaware Co. 2. Cinnamon Ridge Merchant, Kara Maxwell, Scott Co. Junior Three Year Old (1) 3. Bohnerts Headline Onyx, Lakaya Lyon, Muscatine Co. 1. Bambis Lizard Eadie, Nick Bagge, Delaware Co. Senior Heifer Calf (12) Senior Three Year Old (1) 1. Gold Action Vanity of Edgebrook, Andy Tow, LeGrande FFA 2. Edgebrook Grand-Prix Gianna, Megan Bushman, Winneshiek Co. 1. Schoofs Goal Pollyanne, Alec Schoof, O’Brien Co. 3. Bambis Gibbs Excitation Susie, Cole Kruse, Delaware Co. 2. Edgebrook Governors Gem, Brian Arthur, Fayette Co. 4. Arthuracres Outlaw Sierra, Brad Arthur, Oelwein FFA 3. Gallagher Sugardaddy SH Sugar, Nick Bagge, Delaware Co. 5. Edgebrook Shyster Shasta, Gina Fisher, Clayton Co. Senior and Reserve 6. Kunde Surefi re Sassy, Matthew Lansing, Delaware Co. Senior Champions of 7. Lyon Vermeer Beauty, Gabrielle Klemme, Johnson Co. Iowa State Fair Youth 8. Lyon Jade Addie, Elizabeth Klemme, Johnson Co. Jersey Show: L to R: 9. CZids TBone Sammy Sue, Colin Zidlicky, Winneshiek Co. Judge Gerritt DeBruin, 10. Freeman-Holtz Wanda, Sammie Rathjen, Wilton FFA Carter Zidlicky(Reserve 11. Summetz Legal Umay, Neil Metzger, Lyon Co. Senior Champion), Alec 12. Event Legal Carii, Eric Metzger, Lyon Co. Schoof (Senior Cham- SummerSumme Yearling Heifer (7) pion) Iowa Jersey Prin- cess Kendra Core. Alec 1. SchulteSchu Bros Gov Leela-ET, Mitch Schulte, Benton FFA received a show halter Eric 2. EdgebrookEdge Jackknife Marie, Andy Tow, LeGrande FFA sponsored by the IJCC. 3. BridonBrido Tequila Cruise, Alec Schoof, O’Brien 4.4. VHMVHM Legal Sassy, Neil Metzger, Lyon Co. Junior and Reserve 5. LyonLyon Governor Netta, Elizabeth Klemme, Johnson Co. Junior Champions 6.6. CinnamonCinn Ridge T-Bond Eva, Kara Maxwell, Scott Co. of Iowa State Fair 7.7. LyonLyon Jevon Chaney, Colt Churchill, Polk Co. Youth Jersey Show: Junior Yearling Heifer (9) L to R:, Mitch 1. SchulteSchu Bros Giller Gilu-ET, Mitch Schulte, Benton FFA Schulte (Reserve 2. EdgebrookEdge Jacknife Casey Ashley Bushman, Winneshiek Co. Junior Champion), 3. ArthuracresArthu Remake Nattie, Brian Arthur, Fayette Co. Brad Arthur (Junior 4. Schulte Bros Giller Galaxy, Nick Bagge, Delaware Co. Champion), Iowa 5. Blue Knoll Elegant, Billy Mehaffy, Des Moines Co. Jersey Princess Kendra Core. Brad Winter Yearling Heifer (5) also received a heifer 1. Edgebrook Jackknife Natasha, Brad Arthur, Oelwein FFA statue donated by the 2. Fishersons Guapo Pepper, Tyler Fisher, Clayton Co. IJCC. Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 5 Iowa Jersey Cattle Club Annual Summer Meeting 2011 The regular meeting of the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club was held on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Brian and Heidi Lantzky’s family farm. There were 20 members in attendance and 3 visitors. Following a delicious pot luck meal and welcome from Heidi Lantzky and Blessing from Brian Lantzky, the business meeting was called to order by President Jeff Holtz at 1:00 pm. There was no President or Vice President report – March meeting minutes were printed in the Spring IJT, and David Kunde moved to accept the minutes as printed. Ron Kaiser second. Motion carried. Treasurer’s report was given. Balance on hand in checking is $ 1268.08 , Scholarship fund (UBS account) is $ 11,379.88 and Convention savings account $ 8337.05. Nathan Cline moved to approve the report as read. Brian Lantzky second. Motion carried. Club Business: Iowa State Fair: This year’s open show judge is Jeff Core. Next year’s judge is Dean Dohle, Herby Lutz or Robert Yoeman. ISU DSC agreed to do the Boulevard of Breeds again. Jeff Holtz will serve as Grand and Reserve Champion Escorts this year. One more volunteer will be needed and will probably be selected from exhibitors at the State Fair. A heifer statue will again be given to the Junior Champion of the Junior and Open Show. The Junior Show judge will be Garritt DeBruin, who is also judging the Open Brown Swiss Show. Eric Lang asked for donations to go toward the PDCA meal- so that the money previously donated for PDCA can go fully to trophies, etc for the your shows. He encouraged us to mention this to businesses we work with daily. Their budget is $3000 and they are part way there to date. Brian Lantzky moved that the IJCC donated $100. Nathan Cline second. Motion carried. There are several schedule changes this year- Friday night will include the Kittie Kattle Kapers, Celebrity Milking Contest and a Butter sculpting contest in honor of the 100th year Anniversary of the Butter Cow. Thursday after the youth show will be the Novice show at 1 pm. All entry areas are down, except dairy which is up- so be prepared for some tight spaces. State Sale Wrap-up: Pot of Gold sale was discussed. It went well for the fi rst year. Brian suggested looking into Genomic testing possible animals for future sales. There was some discussion on whether it would be important, fi nancially feasible or if animals would then solely be selected on those merits. Animals would need to be submitted in the late fall/early winter to allow testing results and selection to take place. Heidi moved to move the decision to committee. Nathan Cline second. Motion carried. Jennifer will set up a separate account for the Pot O Gold fund with 25% of the consignments gross ($975). Eric Lang spoke of the plans to include Jersey cattle in the Ayrshire fall sale (September 10th, Dubuque Co. fairgrounds). He encouraged the group to approve the inclusion of Jerseys in the sale and earn the same 3% commission as we do from the spring sale. Volunteers would again be needed to help prior and during the sale. There was much discussion about whether we should consider hosting a high volume sale similar to Illinois or alternate hosting it with them to capitalize more on the many Iowa cattle the leave the state for those sales in IL and WI. It was also noted many animals come back to Iowa from those sale. The commission is lower and the animals don’t have to be broke to lead. Jeff Holtz said he would look into the possibility of doing that. Ron Kaiser was concerned about the quality of the sale, but Eric and Jeff reassured the group that the quality is no less than the spring; producers are just looking to get animals that are ready to milk through the fall. Lisa Holtz moved to join the Ayrshire fall sale this fall and revisit the idea next spring. Brian Lantzky second. Motion carried. Jeff Holtz volunteered to be the Jersey chair for the fall sale. The need is mainly Fresh young cows and springing heifers. There is not as much of a market in the fall sale for show calves, short-bred heifers or anything not ready to make some money milking. The 2011 Sale commission was $1782.25 ($200 was subtracted for hiring a night crew since there were no Jersey volunteers), 2010 was $1860.75. AJCA Awards: Just to get you thinking, those awards will be due in January 2011. Early suggestions??? Master Breeder- Joe Lyon, Meritorious Service-, Distinguished Service-, Young Jersey Breeder- Jennifer Zumbach, Michael Kunde. We can nominate as many as we would like. Iowa Jersey Today- Please feel free to make suggestions to Jennifer for improvements on the magazine. Please send news items- like weddings, babies, etc. Ron Kaiser asked to include more stories of producers around Iowa. National Convention: Still have items remaining. Keep these items in mind for gifts throughout the year. Heidi offered to post some of these items on Craig’s list to maybe get more people interested in purchasing them. Jennifer will ship them. Jennifer will also get an inventory list. 2011 State Jersey Award: Eric Metzger will receive the award this year and a heifer Jersey calf from Kevin and Mariselle Cline. They (or Golden Dream Jersey’s) will receive 3 free IJT ½ page ads for their donation. IJCC Memorial Scholarship: Jordan Hanson was chosen to receive this $500 award. 2011 Jersey Princess: Kendra Core was chosen as the Iowa Jersey Princess. She will be eligible to run in the Iowa Dairy Princess and National Jersey Queen Pageants. 3 Judges for Youth awards were: Daniel Kunde, Patricia Horst and Abby Cline. Jeff outlined announcements at bottom of agenda Brian and Heidi spoke to the group briefl y, explaining the farm and cows, then people toured the Hei-Bri Jerseys farm. Respectfully signed, Jennifer Zumbach, Secretary 6 Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 Left page: Some Picnic att endees. Mary and Lisa Holtz, Britt any Schmitt and Amy Schmitt , bask in the sun before lunch. Clockwise fr om top left Patricia Horst, Dan Kunde and Abby Cline review youth award applications, cow and calf statues, cows looking at the visitors, picnic att endees eating, Brian Lantzky and Nathan Cline reviewing the cow information, Dennis Cline, Heidi Lantzky (holding Karl Zumbach), Britt any Schmitt and Amy Schmitt , milking parlor, Dennis Cline and Ron Kaiser looking at the cows, Britt any and Willie Schmitt chatt ing with Abby Cline and Heidi Lantzky. Thanks to the Lantzky’s for hosting the 2011 picnic!
AJCA YOUTH Production Contest Entries due March 1st The National Jersey Youth Production Contest is open to all Jersey juniors in the United States and provides 10 awards in each of the two divisions: (1) fi rst lactation cows calving before reaching 30 months of age; and (2) all other cows. Participants are eligible for award in only one division, and an overall contest winner is recognized. • Only Registered JerseysTM completing a lactation record in no more than 305 days between January 1 and December 31 of the contest year may be entered. Lactations must have a Data Collection Rating (DCR) of at least 90. On or before the cow’s freshening date and through completion of the lactation, you must be listed as the Recorded Owner on the AJCA registration certifi cate, either (1) as the sole owner, or (2) by your name in joint ownership. If the joint ownership includes more than one junior eligible for this contest, the entry will be made in the names of the eligible junior co-owners. Previous winners in the contest are not eligible. • All entries must be submitted by cow’s owner and received by the AJCA on or before March 1. Late entries will not be accepted. • All records will be standardized on a 305-day 2x ME basis, then ranked by the current USDA component values for Net Merit dollars. Online http://www.usjersey.com/Forms/yprodcontest.htm Mail form http://www.usjersey.com/YouthProgram/YouthProductionContest.pdf
Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 7 IOWA JERSEY CATTLE CLUB RECOGNIZE YOUTH AWARDS AT SUMMER PICNIC The Iowa Jersey Youth Achievement Award (the IJCC’s highest honor) is given annually to a Jersey youth that owns one or more Registered Jerseys™, is between 16-19 years of age as of January 1, and a member (junior) of the Iowa Jersey Cattle Club. This youth must show depth of Jersey experience, in addition to participation in other community activities. This year’s winner is Eric Metzger (left), Lester, IA. He is the 17 year old son of Rodney and Polly Metzger and a Junior at West Lyon Community High School. Eric was on the local 1st place Ag Mechanics team, is President of his 4-H club, has shown at the Lyon county and State Fair Jersey shows earning showmanship multiple times and is involved with the Youth Group. Eric owns one heifer and two cows. He helps with all aspects of his family’s farm- Summit Farm, which he would eventually like to buy into as he works to continue improving his herd. Eric will receive a Registered Jersey heifer calf donated from Kevin and Mariselle Cline, Minneapolis, MN (home farm Golden Dream Jerseys, Decorah, IA). In addition, he is now eligible to apply for the National Jersey Youth Achievement Award, given each fall at Louisville. Kentucky. The IJCC Memorial Scholarship is given annually in memory of all Iowa Jersey breeders and enthusiasts who have passed away. The Scholarship is $500 and is open to any Jersey youth attending or planning to attend an institution of higher learning. Jordan Hanson was selected as the 2011 Scholarship recipient. Jordan (right) is the son of Randy and Lisa Hanson, Decorah, IA. He is a Junior at Iowa State University; double majoring in Dairy Science and Agricultural Business. Jordan has maintained a solid GPA while staying active in several college clubs including the Dairy Science Club and Block and Bridle. Jordan serves on the College of Agriculture Council and a representative of the Dairy Science Club. He currently works as a Conference Manager at ISU; coordinating housing and dining for camps and conferences throughout the summer. Jordan has extensive experience and success with 4-H, FFA and high school activities prior to his college years. The Iowa Jersey Princess in open to Jersey ladies ages 16-21. The Princess hands out ribbons at Iowa State Fair and other Jersey shows, is eligible to represent the Jersey breed in the Iowa Dairy Princess contest next August and to run for National Jersey Queen in November in Louisville , KY. Kendra Core, 17, (left) was crowned the 2011 Iowa Jersey Princess. Her parents are Ken and Brenda Core, Ackworth, IA. Kendra began showing Jersey at the age of 2 in the Kiddie Kattle Kapers show at the Iowa State Fair. She has shown Jerseys at the Warren County and Iowa State Fairs ever since. Kendra is proud to be the fourth generation raising Jerseys. She plans to attend Des Moines Area Community College this fall, and then transfer in two years to ISU to pursue a Masters of Elementary Education degree and minor in early childhood development. Kendra is active in 4-H, FFA and her local church. Kendra is currently the Warren County Dairy Princess and takes great pride in promoting the dairy industry and the Jersey Breed. The Iowa Jersey Cattle Club is pleased to have received several great applications and we are proud to have these fi ne young people representing the Jersey breed and dairy industry. To learn more about the IJCC or to apply for next year’s awards, please visit our website http:// jerseysites.usjersey.com/iowajerseys/Default.htm. JERSEY YOUTH TAKE AWARDS IN TALKJERSEY CONTEST
Eight junior members of the American Jersey Cattle Association displayed impressive depth of breed knowledge and engaging presentation styles during the sixth national Jersey youth public speaking contest, TalkJersey. The contest, offering cash awards sponsored by ABS Global Inc., De Forest, Wis., was held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., on June 22, 2011, to kick-off the 143rd annual meeting of the American Jersey Cattle Association. Contestants could speak about any topic related to Jersey cattle or Jersey milk, including current affairs and dairy industry trends. Presentations were scored on content and organization (25 points), language and voice (10 points), presentation (5 points), and total effectiveness (5 points). Each contestant received written evaluations from each member of the judging panel. Rankings in each division were as follows. Division I (7-10 years) 1. Katarina Emerich, Mooers, N.Y., “The Importance of Animal ID” Division II (11-13 years) 1. Allison Foster, Portage, Wis., “Why Jerseys” 2. Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas, “Heat Stress and the Brown Cow” Division III (14-16 years) 1. Sydney Endres, Lodi, Wis., “The Queen of Cows: Jerseys” 2. Meghan Skiba, Cambridge, Minn., “Jerseys: A Dairy Good Fortune” 3. Ben Grammer, Sebring, Ohio, “Why Go With Jerseys” Division IV (17-20 years) 1. Kara A. Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa, “Sexed Semen” 2. Kaitlyn Riley, Gays Mills, Wis., “Spreading Word about the Farming Industry” Awards were presented on June 25 at the TalkJersey Showcase in the historic barn at ABS Global’s Dekorra facility. In addition to cash awards of $40 for fi rst place, $30 for second and $20 for third, each participant received certifi cates. Division winners received a “Wide Load Ahead” keepsake box presented by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The next TalkJersey contest will be held during the 2012 AJCA Annual Meeting hosted by the New England Jersey Breeders Association from June 27 through 30 in North Conway, N.H. The American Jersey Cattle Association, founded in 1868, has made strategic investments in Jersey youth since 1958 when it created the National Heifer Sale to provide annual funding for educational programs and awards. The fi rst of nine youth scholarship funds managed by the AJCA was established in 1965. The Maurice E. Core Jersey Youth Fund provides fi nancial support for junior activities at The All American Show & Sale, the Jersey breed’s showcase event for 58 years. Jersey Youth Academy was created in 2008 to expand educational programs for older Jersey youth. Awards were presented for the TalkJersey national public speaking contest on June 25 at the Dekorra, Wis., facility of ABS Global Inc. Pictured, from left, are Kaitlyn Riley, Gays Mills Wis.; Kara Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa; Gerret Boer, Dalhart, Texas; Ben Grammer, Sebring, Ohio; Sydney Endres, Lodi, Wis.; Allison Foster, Portage, Wis.; Meghan Skiba, Cambridge, Minn.; and Katarina Emerich, Mooers, N.Y. Now in its sixth year, TalkJersey is sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association in cooperation with ABS Global Inc.
10 Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 Kara Maxwell Top 10 AJCA Youth Achievement Amy Maxwell 2011 Fred Stout Experience 2012 Fred Stout Experience Making her fi rst appearance in the National Jersey Amy Maxwell, Donahue, IA, & Joseph Youth Achievement Contest is the youngest Fjarlie, Stratford, Wis., Persons who have a strong desire to pursue a career in managing and/or of all the winners, Kara Maxwell, Donahue, have been selected as Iowa. Kara is the daughter of John Maxwell, marketing Registered Jersey™ cattle are Cinnamon Ridge Jerseys, and just began her the 2011 recipients encouraged to apply for the 2012 Fred senior year at North Scott High School. of the Fred Stout Stout Experience awards. With 24 heifers and 22 cows constructing Experience Awards. The awards are presented annually in her Jersey herd, Kara has had a very active The award fund memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, career with Jerseys. The 2010 m.e. on her was created in 2000 in Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member 17-cow herd was 21,445 lbs. milk, 1,069 lbs. fat and 781 memory of Fred J. Stout Sr., Mt. Carmel, of the Jersey Marketing Service staff lbs. protein. Although she participates across many fronts Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member from 1978 to 1997 who believed that the in the dairy industry, this Jersey youth excels at breeding of the Jersey Marketing Service (JMS) staff best learning experiences happen in the production cows. from 1978 to 1997. Stout was instrumental everyday world. Kara has placed among the Top 20 participants in the in the growth of the company’s marketing Two awards will be offered: (1) a Pot O’Gold Production Contest three times, with her highest activities, and later added duties as a type minimum 10-week summer marketing fi nish being 10th in 2009. She also has a cow, Paramount evaluator and in customer fi eld service for internship with Jersey Marketing Service, Sue, Excellent-90%, which placed ninth in the National the American Jersey Cattle Association. Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and (2) a minimum Jersey Youth Production Contest in 2008, and two cows Previous recipients of the Fred Stout 10-week on-farm, structured internship receive Hall of Fame recognition from the AJCA in 2009. Experience Award are Tara Bohnert, Illinois in Jersey herd management. Financial Also in 2009, Kara has the Iowa State Fair Top Production (2003), Allison Waggoner, South Carolina support is provided by a permanent and Combined Fat and Protein Record of the Jersey youth (2004), Dan Bauer, Wisconsin (2005), endowment created by friends and dairy show with her cow Cinnamon Ridge Impuls Pepper. Aaron Horst, Pennsylvania (2006), Jacob colleagues of Fred Stout. She takes the development of her herd very seriously Pieper, Maryland (2007); Katie Albaugh, Applicants must have completed their and has worked tirelessly to develop a plan to achieve her Maryland (2008); Brady Core, Kentucky high school education. To apply, submit dairy goals. As the manager of Cinnamon Ridge’s breeding (2009); Ivy Roberts, Florida, and Kim a one-page résumé listing previous work program, Kara’s goal is to make sure the heifers freshen experience, skills and other qualifi cations, Wilson, Missouri (2010). plus a separate cover letter stating your between 22 and 24 months of age. She is also a proponent of Farm Experience Recipient: Amy incorporating new technology into their farm management ambitions, goals and career aspirations, Maxwell, Donahue, Iowa, has started her including plans for achieving them. The program. on-farm Stout Experience at High Lawn “With new genomic evaluations, my goal is nearer to letter must also explain how and why the being reached,” said Kara, adding that genomics have found Farm in Lenox, Mass. She received her Fred Stout Experience will be of benefi t a place in the Cinnamon Ridge herd. “Most importantly, B.S. degree in agricultural business and in achieving future goals. A summary of genomics provides the chance for new cows and herd to economics on May 7 from Iowa State involvement with and interest in Registered be uncovered and infl uence the Jersey breed. Genomics is University. Jersey™ cattle is required. Specify which defi nitely the key to the future of dairy, and the Jersey breed Amy’s roots are in the diversifi ed farming experience (marketing internship, on-farm will benefi t greatly by getting involved in this tremendous and marketing operations of Cinnamon internship) is preferred, or indicate if you discovery.” are interested in both opportunities. Ridge Inc., owned by her father, John. She Two letters of support are required, In addition to developing high-producing Jersey has shown Registered Jerseys™ since the cows, Kara has a knack for showmanship and judging one from an active breeder of Registered age of 8. She purchased her fi rst Pot O’Gold Jersey™ cattle, excluding immediate contests—having won three contests in both 2009 and 2010, heifer at the age of 9, then a second three among previous year’s wins and accomplishments in those family members; and the other from a distinctions. She is also a regular on the local show circuit, years later. Today, these two cows and their teacher, mentor or past employer. These exhibiting and winning classes from county fairs to the Iowa progeny comprise the majority of Amy’s must be mailed directly by the supporters State Fair, even taking home the Supreme Grand Champion herd, many of which have completed AJCA to the AJCA offi ce. dairy female at the Mississippi Valley Fair (IA) in 2010. Hall of Fame records. Amy has also won Applications and letters of support In addition to caring for her Jersey herd, Kara has numerous championships at Iowa fairs, must be postmarked no later than many extra-curricular activities to tend to. She is active in plus earned top milk and combined fat-and- Wednesday, February 1, 2012 and 4-H, FFA, her local church, her high school band, soccer addressed to Fred Stout Experience, protein awards at the Iowa State Fair with American Jersey Cattle Association, and basketball teams, and has received numerous academic Cinnamon Ridge Artis Praise, a daughter of accolades, including being accepted into the National Honor 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, her second Pot O’Gold purchase. OH 43068-2362. They may be sent Society. Kara was also chosen as a delegate to the prestigious While attending Iowa State, Amy was Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference, held at the by email to [email protected]. University of California-Los Angeles campus. Kara credits a member of the Dairy Science Club. She The American Jersey Cattle Association much of her wide-ranging success to the skills and work- served as co-chair of its “I Milked A Cow” has made strategic investments in Jersey ethic she learned growing up on a Registered Jersey dairy. educational program conducted during the youth since 1958 when it created the “From a young age I was expected to pull my own eight-day Iowa State Fair. Last fall, she was National Heifer Sale to provide annual weight on the farm,” said Kara of the benefi ts of living on a member of the Iowa State team that placed funding for educational programs and a farm. “This in turn taught me to always put my best effort tenth in the National Intercollegiate Dairy awards. Scholarships are paid from forward—the cattle do not benefi t from sloppiness, and permanent endowments administered by Cattle Judging Contest in Madison, Wis. the American Jersey Cattle Association. punctuality—because the cattle are rarely understanding of She was also high individual in Jerseys at a late meal.” Contributions are recognized by the the Accelerated Genetics Judging Contest. Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) The ultimate goal for this young Jersey breeder, simply Amy has taken advantage of numerous put, is to continue growing and developing as a producer, as tax deductible charitable gifts and may be the genetic merit and quality of her herd continues the same. work and educational opportunities as she made at any time during the year. She plans to employ the same work effort and perseverance prepares for a career in the dairy business. For more information, contact the she has thus developed, to learn more about the many facets These include working as an assistant American Jersey Cattle Association by of the dairy industry, still while keeping her eye on the herdsman at Bohnerts’ Jerseys in East writing 6486 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, defi nitive prize. Moline, Ill., and last summer at an 80-cow Ohio 43068-2362, or visit its web site at USJersey.com. “Ultimately, I hope to have the top breed in the Jersey Holstein dairy. Press Release from AJCA. industry,” said Kara. “My time, inspiration, determination and dreams will get me there.” Reprinted with permission of Jersey Journal, September 2011 issue. Children have more need ofIowa models Jersey than Today critics.- November Joseph 2011 Joubert 11 2011 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Winners Announced Gina Fisher- 2011 Iowa Dairy Princess IJCC Junior Members are underlined Iowa dairy farmers have a new collective voice. She is the ARLINGTON, Iowa – The new Iowa Dairy Princess, Gina Fisher Fayette County Senior Dairy of Clayton County. Just a night before Quiz Bowl Team placed fi rst the start of the Iowa State Fair, Fisher in the annual 4-H Youth Dairy was tapped to take on the title and Quiz Bowl, held June 14 at responsibilities of promoting dairy for the Starmont High School the coming year. The coronation was in Arlington. The team will held in the Multi-Media Center in the represent Iowa 4-H at the Cattle Barn at the state fairgrounds in National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl in Louisville, Ky., in November. Des Moines. The event provides some experience for the up and coming youth to Fisher, 17, is the daughter of David and Mary Fisher of demonstrate their knowledge about the dairy industry, said Mike Anderson, Edgewood. Fisher was also named Miss Congeniality from 4-H agriculture program coordinator with Iowa State University Extension. among the seven contestants. The winning team, Dairy Stellar Sizzling Spritzers, included Gina Fisher, Jessica Hammerand will assist Fisher as 2011-12 Iowa Dairy Jake Mills, Molly Schmitt and Kelli Steinlage. Diana Stewart, Joey Adams Princess Alternate. The Dubuque County teen was also named and Matt Henkes were the coaches for Fayette County. winner of the presentation portion of the contest. Hammerand, The second place senior team was Dubuque County’s Under the Infl uence 19, is the daughter of Jeff and Tammy Hammerand of Epworth. of Dairy. Team members included Megan Rauen, Emily Neumueller, Josh The outgoing Iowa Dairy Princess, Kendra Moser, Colesburg, Simon, Emily Simon, Elizabeth Brehm and Austin Knapp. Shirley Simon was and Alternate Alyssa Meyer, Sumner, will continue to inform the coach for Dubuque County. consumers about the benefi ts of dairy products at this year’s fair. Each year, the Fayette County 4-H Dairy Club presents a traveling trophy Starting on Sept. 1, both Fisher and Hammerand will begin to each division winner in honor and memory of Connie Stewart and her sharing the stories of dairy farmers during school visits and other daughter Sarah Stewart. community events. Appearances throughout the year will allow The winning intermediate division team was from Delaware County. Fisher and Hammerand to educate consumers about nutritious dairy Team members included Katelyn Goldsmith, Mindy Burkle, Nick Bagge and foods, on-farm animal care and environmental sustainability. Matthew Lansing. Jennifer Zumbach was the Delaware County coach. Judges considered personality, communication skills, and The second place intermediate team was from Fayette County. Powerhouse knowledge of and passion for the dairy industry to select the Cows team members included Mary Scott, Katie Stewart, Ashley Baumler, winner. The Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Association, Sally Hamlett and Nathan Arthur. funded by the state’s dairy farmers, annually sponsors the Iowa Taking top honors in the junior division was the Delaware County team. Dairy Princess contest. Reprinted with permission from Midwest Members included Tehya Demmer, Amanda Engelken, Haley Fitzpatrick, Dairy Association website. Matt Hense and Cole Kruse. The second place team in the junior division was from Dubuque County. TThankhank You'sYou's The team members were Rachael Brehm, Lexie Ehrlich, Julie Hammerand and Amanda Dougherty. IJCC, Thank you for donating a brown leather show halter for The scores of a written exam, team questions and toss-up competition Champion Jersey at the 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H Show. My combined to determine the winners of each match in this double elimination Senior 3 year old, Schoofs Goal Pollyann won Grand Champion. event. The Iowa 4-H Foundation Dairy Endowment provided various awards for the event and will provide funding for the senior team’s trip to Louisville. It was an honor to receive Champion. Thanks for your support of Jake Mills also placed second in the test portion. the 4-H program and its youth. Thank you, Alec Schoof Fifty-six youth participated in the quiz bowl: 12 seniors, 22 intermediates and 22 juniors. IJCC, Thank you for sponsoring the Iowa State Fair Dairy Exhibitor dinner. It was a fantastic event. Thanks again, Eric Lang, Iowa PDCA We must not, in trying to think IJCC, Th e Wisconsin Jersey Association is very grateful and appreciates the donation the Iowa Association made to help us host the National Meetings. Over 300 people att ended the meetings and programs. Your thoughtfulness about how we can make a big helped make this a success. It’s great to have good fr iends and neighbors like the Iowa Jersey Catt le Club. Sincerely, Dennis Post, Secretary
difference, ignore the small daily IIJCC,JCC Thank you for sponsoring the Junior Champion Heifer statue at the Iowa State Fair Youth Show. Thank you for your differences we can make which, support. Brad Arthur over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. Alaina Faith Sperfslage was born on July 30, 2011 to Jeremiah and Carrie Sperfslage. She was 5 lb. 15 Marion Wright Edelman oz. and 19 inches long. She joins sister Kylie and brother Jacob. 12 Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 Iowa State Fair Open Jersey Show Results * Friday, August 12, 2011 7. Hei-Bri Pat Garrett, Hei-Bri Jerseys, Hawkeye * Jeff Core, Salvisa, KY, judge 8. Townside Jade Erica, Groves Jerseys * 121-head shown 9. Event Legal Carii, Summit Farm, Inc., Lester 10. Lyon Jade Addie, Elizabeth Klemme, Coralville * Grand and Senior Champion- Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola, 11. Summetz Legal Umay, Summit Farm, Inc. Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn 12. Freeman-Holtz Wanda, Gene Rathjen and Family, Wilton * Reserve Grand and Intermediate Champion- Bolle-Acres JJ 13. Lyon Vermeer Beauty, Gabrielle Klemme, Coralville Sara, Nabholz and Hanover Hill, West Union 14. CZIDs TBone Sammy Sue, Canoe Ridge Dairy * Reserve Senior Champion- Debcott Lonestar Lyra, Summer Yearling Heifer (10) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour 1. Schulte Bros Gov Leela-ET, Schulte Brothers * Reserve Intermediate Champion- Edgebrook Governor 2. Bridon Tequila Cruise, Doug and Sandy Schoof, Primghar Gem, Arthuracres, Maynard 3. Freeman-Holtz Kurt Samantha, Holtz View Farms, Richard & Coleen Freeman 4. Edgebrook Jackknife Marie, Andy Tow * Iowa Bred and Owned Senior Champion- Edgebrook Shyster Gail, Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour 5. Gibbs K Governor Treyer, Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth 6. VHM Legal Sassy, Summit Farm Inc. * Junior Champion- Meadowridge King Meagan, Gene 7. Lyon Jevon Chaney, ABCS Family Farm, Altoona Henderson, Manchester 8. Z-Breeze Gator Annika, Z-Breeze Holsteins, Postville *Reserve Junior Champion- Stars Valiant Choice, Fay Ark 9. Lyon Governor Netta, Elizabeth Klemme Farm, Fayetteville, AR 10. Cinnamon Ridge T-Bone Eva, Cinnamon Ridge Dairy *Iowa Bred and Owned Junior Champion - Bambis Gator Junior Yearling Heifer (10) Elsie, Gibbs Holsteins and Gene Henderson, Epworth 1. Got Milk, Nabholz and Hanover Hill, West Union * Premier Breeder- Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester 2. Jaylo=Icon, Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour 3. Schulte Bros Giller Gilla-ET, Schulte Brothers * Reserve Premier Breeder- Lyon Jerseys, Toledo 4. Gibbs Sultan Melanie, Holtz View Farms * Premier Exhibitor- Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester 5. Arthuracres Remake Nattie, Arthuracres 6. Ja-Glo Jacinto Fancy, Ja Glo Jerseys, Central City * Reserve Premier Exhibitor- Lyon Jerseys, Toledo 7. Schulte Bros Giller Galaxy, Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington 8. Edgebrook Jackknife Casey, Ashley Bushman, Calmar Junior Heifer Calf (9) 9. Hei-Bri Senior Julep, Brian and Heidi Lantzky, Hawkeye 1. Meadowridge Roosevelt Susie, Gene Henderson, Manchester 10. Blue Knoll Elegant, Blue Knoll Farm, New London 2. Wade Michels, Arthuracres, Maynard 3. Jade, Fay Ark Farm, Fayetteville, AR Winter Yearling Heifer (7) 4. Stars Ginger, Fay Ark Farm 1. Edgebrook Jackknife Natasha, Arthuracres 5. R & S Kurt LJ, Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, MO 2. Sunny Gorve Jamaica Tess, Groves Jerseys 6. Schulte Bros Goldie-ET, Schulte Bros, Watkins 3. Gibbs Eclipse Believe, Holtz View Farms 7. Freeman-Holtz Amy, Holtz View Farms, Richard & Coleen Freeman 4. Fishersons Guapo Peper, Fishersons Dairy 8. Fast, Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn 5. Lyon Action Borgny, Gabrielle Klemme 9. Faster, Yarrabee Farms 6. Lyon Iatola Peony, Natalie Johnson, Murray 7. Canoe-Ridge T-Bone Minnie, Canoe-Ridge Dairy Intermediate Heifer Calf (8) 1. Meadowridge King Meagan, Gene Henderson Senior Yearling Heifer (not in milk) (10) 2. Stars Valiant Choice, Fay Ark Farm 1. Bambis Gator Elsie, Gibbs Holsteins and Gene Henderson 3. Stars Sandy C, Fay Ark Farm 2. Pine Haven JK Nadia, Ally Bierschenk, Van Horne 4. Kipps N Suzy, Holtz View Farm, Maquoketa 3. Fishersons Guapo Ferrah, Fishersons Dairy 5. R & S Kurt Blaze, Groves Jerseys 4. Ja-Glo Andrea Sandy, Ja Glo Jerseys 6. Canoe-Ridge Tradition Shawna, Zidlicky’s Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah 5. Zumbach Lencrest Roselyn, Core Jerseys 7. Bohnert S Headline Onyx, Lyon Jerseys, Toledo 6. VHM TBone Susie, Summit Farm Inc. 8. Cinnamon Ridge Merchant Callie, Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, Donahue 7. Avon-Road HG Melody-ET, Summit Farm Inc. 8. Freeman-Holtz Nugget, Holtz View Farm Senior Heifer Calf (14) 9. Shellys Militia Shaelyn-ET, Ski-Pal Ayrshires, Epworth 1. Arthuracres Outlaw Sierra, Arthuracres 10. Ernlo Farms, Waukon 2. Gold Action Vanity of Edgebrook, Andy Tow, Marshalltown 3. Fishersons Shyster Shasta, Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood Junior Best Three Females (4) 4. Holtz View Emma, Holtz View Farms 1. Schulte Brothers, Watkins 3. Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa 5. Bambis-Gibbs Excitation Suzie, P & A Ayrshire Farms, Dyersville 2. Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, MO 4. Canoe-Ridge Dairy, Decorah 6. Edgebrook Grand-Prix Gianna, Megan Bushman, Calmar 14 Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 Junior Two Year Old (11) Four Year Old (3) 1. 1BU- Zumbach Sultan Tiffany, Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester 1. 1BU- Charlyn Suspect Ammereto, Edgebrook Jerseys 2. 2BU- Lyon Iatola Bridget, Lyon Jerseys, Toledo 2. Kunde Militia Twila, Kunde Jersey Farm 3. Deersdale Blackstone Brianna, Alan Graves, Hartley 3. 2BU-Silver Dreams Master Joy, Holtz View Farms 4. Canoe-Ridge Dale Nike, Canoe-Ridge Dairy 5. Enniskillen Senior Mamie, Summit Farm Inc. Five Year Old (4) 6. Kunde Militia Oprah, Kunde Jersey Farm 1. 1BU- Bambi’s Sultan Erica, Gene Henderson 7. Cinnamon Ridge Carrier Pepita, Cinnamon Ridge Dairy 2. 2BU- Kunde Jade Kelly, Kunde Jersey Farm 8. Nordic-Haven Safari-ET, Nordic-Haven Holsteins 3. Ja-Glo Sparkle Spamie, Ja Glo Jerseys 9. Freeman-Holtz Razzel, Holtz View Farms 4. Lyon Rocket Mexico, Lyon Jerseys 10. Jackknife Heather of Edgebrook, Ja Glo Jerseys, Central City Aged Cow (6) 11. Cinnamon Ridge Gannon Polly, Cinnamon Ridge Dairy 1. 1BU- Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola, Yarrabee Farms & SkiPal Ayrshires Senior Two Year Old (5) 2. 2BU- Debcott Lonestar Lyra, Edgebrook Jerseys 1. 1BU- Edgebrook Shyster Gail, Edgebrook Jerseys 3. Schoofs Deluxe Buckle, Doug and Sandy Schoof 2. 2BU- Lyon Lennox Marion, Lyon Jerseys 4. Parades BT Pagent, Schoof Jerseys 3. GR Kunde Valor Famous, Kunde Jersey Farm 5. Huronia Bellevue Core, Groves Jerseys 4. Kunde Rebel Melody, Matthew Lansing, Hopkinton 6. Ja-Glo Ellies Riley, Ja Glo Jerseys 5. Nadia, Holtz View Farms Best Three Females (5) Junior Three Year Old (11) 1. Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester 1. 1BU- Bambi’s Tequila Emily, Gene Henderson 2. Lyon Jerseys, Toledo 2. 2BU- FV Buddy’s Prize Brita, Blake Bieber, Springville 3. Doug and Sandy Schoof, Primghar 3. Kunde Militia Pep, Kunde Jersey Farm 4. Holtz View Farm, Maquoketa 4. Lyon Iatola Brody, Lyon Jerseys 5. Ja Glo Jerseys, Central City 5. GR Kunde Sultan Neva, Kunde Jersey Farm 6. CCJ Nikitas Iatola Natalie, Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross Best Four Females (5) 7. Freeman-Holtz Deluxe Mary, Holtz View Farms 1. Kunde Jersey Farm, Manchester 8. Ja-Glo Sparkle Rocket, Ja Glo Jerseys 2. Lyon Jerseys, Toledo 9. Bambis Lizard Eadie, Sandy Knoll Dairy 3. Doug and Sandy Schoof, Primghar 10. Rhea, Cinnamon Ridge Dairy 4. Holtz View Farm, Maquoketa 11. Emma, Cinnamon Ridge Dairy 5. Ja Glo Jerseys, Central City
Senior Three Year Old (13) 1. 1BU- Bolle-Acres JJ Sara, Nabholz and Hanover Hill 2. 2BU- Edgebrook Governor Gem, Arthuracres 3. Langvale RR Miss BH Furor Riki-ET, Gibbs Holsteins 4. Sybil, Yarrabee Farms 5. Lyon Iatola Conlee, Lyon Jerseys Jr. calf 6. Kilgus Militia Nola, Doug and Sandy Schoof 7. Holmacres Centurion Baee, Yarrabee Farms 8. Schoofs Goal Pollylane, Doug and Sandy Schoof 9. Lyon Legion Jaffa, Lyon Jerseys 10. Kunde Iatola Monica, Kunde Jersey Farm 11. Summetz Iatola Malina Marice, Summit Farm 12. Marshfi eld Senior Ella, Groves Jerseys 13. Gallagher Sugar Daddy SH Sugar, Sandy Knoll Dairy Summer yearling
Iowa State Fair Production Awards (pounds) Class 1st Milk 2nd Milk 1st CFP 2nd CFP Junior Three Blake Bieber (20659) Kruse LJ Swiss (17494) Blake Bieber (1597) Kruse LJ Swiss (1497) FV Buddys Prize Brita CCJ Nikitas Iatola Natalie FV Buddys Prize Brita CCJ Nikitas Iatola Natalie Senior Three Lyon Jerseys (18177) Lyon Jerseys (17327) Lyon Jerseys (1643) Nabholz & Hanover Hill (1478) Lyon Iatola Conlee Lyon Legion Jaffa Lyon Legion Jaffa Bolle-Acres JJ Sara Four Year Old Kunde Jersey Farm (18455) Kunde Jersey Farm (1390) Kunde Militia Twila Kunde Militia Twila Five Year Old Gene Henderson (20480) Kunde Jersey Farm (15916) Gene Henderson (1655) Kunde Jersey Farm (1390) Bambi’s Sultan Erica Kunde Jade Kelly Bambi’s Sultan Erica Kunde Jade Kelly Aged Cow Ja Glo Jerseys (17431) Yarrabee Farms (16919) Yarrabee Farms (1564) Ja Glo Jerseys (1446) Ja-Glo Ellies Riley Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola Hard Core Just Wait Fayoola Ja-Glo Ellies Riley Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 15 Junior Two Below: Core family to watch show- sitt ing- Lyle Core, back Ken and Brenda Core, Kendra Core, Jeff Core and LuAnn (Core)Smith.
Above: Jeff Holtz enjoying the class. Below: Richard Groves and Rich- ard & Coleen Freeman smile for a picture.
Top left : Intermediate Champion Photo- Ken- Intermediate calf dra Core, Gretchen Taylor (Intermediate Champion), Brian Arthur- (Reserve), Jeff Core, judge. Above left : Junior Champion Photo- Jeff Holtz - present- ing Iowa Bred and Owned Jr. Champion to Joe Gibbs-, Fay- Ark Farm (Reserve), Kendra Core, Gene Henderson (Cham- pion) and Jeff Core. Winter yearling Sr. Calf
Sr. yearling Jr. yearling 16 Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 Junior Three also to right Jr. Best Three
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Clockwise fr om lower left : Aged Cow Lakaya Lyon and Nathan Franck talk while taking a break. Richard Groves enjoys a shake with Jeff and Lisa Holtz aft er the show. Jason Steinlage and Norm Nabholz smile for the camera. Kathy and Lakaya Lyon work to keep the Lyon Jerseys’ cows comfortable in the Boulevard Best Three and Four head of Breeds. Ringside workers help the Jersey Show run smoothly. Core, Churchill and Grimm families relax in the dairy barn. Alan Graves (third fr om right) takes a break with Metzgers aft er two busy showing days. Jeff Holtz and Myron Arthur kick back and chat in the dairy barn. To right, Matt hew Lansing stands by while his cow gets milked aft er the Junior Show while Michael Kunde looks on.
Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 17 National Cattle Congress Jersey Show Results Open Show Winners Junior Show Winners * Friday, September 16, 2011 * Saturday, September 17, 2011 * Randy Franck, DeWitt, IA, judge * Eric Lyon, Toledo, judge * Grand Champion- Maple Lawn Furor Farra, Holtz-View * Reserve Supreme, Grand and Senior Champion- Maple Farms Lawn Furor Farra, Mary Holtz * Reserve Grand Champion- Freeman-Holtz Deluxe Mary, * Reserve Grand and Senior Champion- Silver Dreams Holtz-View Farms Master Joy, Mary Holtz * Senior Champion- Silver Dreams Master Joy, Holtz-View * Junior Champion- Gibbs Eclipse Believe, Mary Holtz Farms *Reserve Junior Champion- Freeman-Holtz Kurt Samantha, * Intermediate Champion- Maple Lawn Furor Farra, Holtz- Mary Holtz View Farms Junior Heifer Calf (2) *Reserve Intermediate Champion- Freeman-Holtz Deluxe Mary, Holtz-View Farms 1. Freeman-Holtz Amy, Mary Holtz, Maquoketa * Junior Champion Champion- Freeman-Holtz Kurt 2. Rockin-K Princess Jazmin, Joe Priebe, Cedar Falls Samantha, Holtz-View Farms Intermediate Heifer Calf (2) *Reserve Junior Champion- Freeman-Holtz Amy, Holtz- 1. Kipps N Suzy, Mary Holtz View Farms 2. Kunde Dynamic Sprite, C.J Lyon, Waterloo Junior Heifer Calf (2) Senior Heifer Calf (1) 1. Freeman-Holtz Amy, Holtz-View Farms, Maquoketa 1. Holtz-View Emma, Mary Holtz 2. Rockin-K Princess Jazmin, Rockin-K Holsteins/ Danielle Kiefer, Cedar Falls Summer Yearling Heifer (1) 1. Freeman-Holtz Kurt Samantha, Mary Holtz Intermediate Heifer Calf (2) Junior Yearling Heifer (1) 1. Kipps N Suzy, Holtz-View Farms 2. Kunde Dynamic Sprite, Barglof Farm, Waterloo 1. Gibbs Sultan Melanie, Mary Holtz Winter Yearling Heifer (2) Senior Heifer Calf (1) 1. Holtz-View Emma, Holtz-View Farms 1. Gibbs Eclipse Believe, Mary Holtz Summer Yearling Heifer (1) 2. Kunde Bowtie Mitty, C.J. Lyon 1. Freeman-Holtz Kurt Samantha, Holtz-View Farms Three Year Old (2) 1. Maple Lawn Furor Farra, Mary Holtz Junior Yearling Heifer (1) 1. Gibbs Sultan Melanie, Holtz-View Farms Four Year Old (1) 1. Silver Dreams Master Joy, Mary Holtz Winter Yearling Heifer (2) 1. Gibbs Eclipse Believe, Holtz-View Farms 2. Kunde Bowtie Mitty, Barglof Farm Junior Best Three (1) 1. Holtz-View Farm, Maquoketa Junior Three Year Old (2) 1. Maple Lawn Furor Farra, Holtz-View Farms 2. Freeman-Holtz Deluxe Mary, Holtz-View Farms Four Year Old (1) 1. Silver Dreams Master Joy, Holtz-View Farms Best Three Head (1) 1. Holtz-View Farms, Maquoketa All Junior Show- Junior Champions
Open Show Grand Champion Open Show Junior Champion Junior Show Junior Champion Junior Show Grand Champion Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 19 DAVID BRANDAU RECOGNIZED WITH JERSEY AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE Reynoldsburg, Ohio, June 29, 2011—David L. Brandau, Wilton, Wis., received the AJCA-NAJ Award for Meritorious Service on June 24, 2011 during the annual meetings of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. in Wisconsin Dells. This award is given annually to a living individual who, in the joint opinion of the Boards of Directors of the national Jersey organizations, has made a notable contribution to the advancement of the Jersey breed and the livelihood of Jersey owners in the United States through research, education, development, marketing, or other signifi cant activities of the allied dairy industry. David grew up on his family’s farm near Wilton, Wis., as a third-generation breeder of Registered Jerseys™. He started at the Jersey organizations in July of 1981 as Equity Specialist with National All-Jersey Inc. and later added responsibilities Calvin Covington, David and Cathy Brandau as AJCA-NAJ Area Representative for the Upper Midwest region. Brandau’s work focused on educating producers and cooperatives on the benefi ts of high-component milk and the need for equitable milk pricing to improve cheese yields. A key part of this was to enlist the fi nancial support for this effort through the Equity check-off. “The Jersey breed would not be enjoying the success it is today without people like David on the front line gaining fi nancial support for the program,” said Calvin Covington, former Executive Secretary and CEO of the USJersey organizations. A major victory occurred when the fi ve Upper Midwest Federal Milk Marketing Orders implemented multiple component pricing. David played a key role in bringing all the major cooperatives and dairy organizations in the area together to discuss equitable milk pricing. An excerpt of the Upper Midwest fi nal decision dated August 2, 1995 is still posted in Brandau’s home offi ce. David and his wife Cathy reside at their farm in southwest Wisconsin and have two grown sons. He continues to support Jersey business and milk marketing development through his membership in the Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Association and independent consulting. KEVIN & CARI KNAPP RECEIVE NATIONAL YOUNG JERSEY BREEDER AWARD Reynoldsburg, Ohio, June 27, 2011—Kevin and Cari Knapp, Larchwood, Iowa, received one of six Young Jersey Breeder Awards given by the American Jersey Cattle Association in ceremonies on June 22, 2011, during the association’s Annual Meetings in Wisconsin Dells. The Young Jersey Breeder Award is presented to individuals or couples who are at least 28 years old and under the age of 40 on January 1 of the year nominated, who merit recognition for their expertise in dairy farming, breeding Jersey cattle, participation in programs of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., and leadership in Jersey and other dairy and agriculture organizations. The Knapps are the perfect example of what can happen when city meets country. Kevin worked with and owned dairy cattle off and on until he met Cari, who managed a 320-cow dairy herd. Cari received her bachelor’s degree in dairy science from South Dakota State University. When the couple married in 2002, they blended their knowledge and experiences to expand their herd to 50 cows. “Kevin and Cari have a very strong interest in the genetic development of their herd and have the results to show that it is working,” said Eric Lyon, Lyon Jerseys, Toledo, Iowa, in a letter supporting their nomination. Today’s herd consists of 95 cows in milk with a 2010 AJCA lactation average of fr ont: Erica, Angie, Tara and Nathan 19,202 lbs. milk, 928 lbs. fat, 673 lbs. protein with 2,313 lbs. cheese yield per cow. The couple has set back: Jerry Spielman, Cari, Logan & Kevin a goal for their REAP herd to be at 20,000 lbs. milk with 5.0% fat and 4.0% protein. As for the future of Knapp Time Dairy, Kevin and Cari have considered different avenues offered by being a Registered Jersey™ farm, including bottling their own milk under the All-Jersey® label. Kevin and Cari also hope to instill the same love and excitement they have for Jerseys into their fi ve children, as they feel there is no better way to raise a family and teach valuable life lessons than on a Jersey dairy farm.
At right: Kendra Core with her Uncle Jeff Core who judged the Youth Holstein Show and the Open Jersey Show.
22 IowaJunior Jersey Show- Today Senior- November Champion 2011 selection -Iowa State Fair Duffy Over the Years- A Timeline July 29, 1929 -- Norma Duffi eld Stong, known as Duffy, is born in Nashville, the daughter of Benton J. Stong, a newspaper reporter, and his wife, Elsa. Her grandmother, Bertha Clark, was a founder of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Her uncle, Phil Stong, was author of the book “State Fair,” which was the basis of the Rodgers and Hammerstein fi lm musical of the same name. Norma spent her childhood between Knoxville, Tenn. and Keosauqua, Iowa where her paternal grandmother lived. 1947 – Enrolls in Iowa State University to study animal science. 1949 – Begins dating G. Joe Lyon and marries him the next year. 1951 – Joe and Duffy graduate from Iowa State University and move to Toledo, Iowa and join his parents and brother Howard’s family in the dairy operation. 1960 – Duffy sculpts her fi rst butter cow for the Iowa State Fair. 1963 – Duffy appears on “To Tell the Truth” television game show. 1984 – She appears on “Today” show, “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night With David Letterman” where she shows up with a small Cheddar-cheese version of her butter cow “to make it easier to carry.” Also in 1984 -- Duffy expands her butter sculpture repertoire at the Iowa State Fair with a life-size sculpture of Garth Brooks. Over the years, she sculpts John Wayne, a diorama of “Peanuts” comic-strip characters, a Harley- Davidson motorcycle and a reproduction of “American Gothic” by Grant Wood. 1997 – Duffy suffers a stroke, but recovers in time to sculpt a butter cow and a 6-foot likeness of Elvis Presley that fairgoers line up around the building to see. 1998 – B. Green writes a book on Duffy’s life, entitled “The Butter Cow Lady.” In 1999-- Duffy tackles her most ambitious project: Her own rendition of the biblical story of the Last Supper, featuring disciples around a table while Jesus stands at the head of the table with his arms stretched out, looking toward the heavens. 2002 – Duffy is honored by the Iowa State Dairy Association at the Iowa State Fair by being presented the 2002 Ralph Keeling Dairy Leadership Award. Then Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge notes, “Duffy is a tireless promoter and industry enthusiast. She is an Iowa State Fair icon as she has sculpted one of the Fair’s biggest attractions for 43 years.” In Memoriam 2004 – Duffy and her husband G. Joe receive Iowa State Fair’s Outstanding Lifetime Accomplishment Award. 2006 – Duffy retires from sculpting the Butter Cow and creates a bronze sculpture of “Jersey Jewel” for the entrance to ISU’s new milking facilities. 2007 – Barack Obama seeks her endorsement while campaigning in Iowa for the Democratic presidential nomination. She produces a 60- second radio campaign commercial for him. “He knows our kids need opportunity here in Iowa so they don’t have to leave home to follow their dreams,” she says in the ad. “Even if that dream is 500 pounds of butter shaped like a cow.” June 26, 2011 – Norma Duffi eld “Duffy” Stong Lyon passes away of an apparent stroke. From top, right, In 2000, “Duff y” stands beside a plaque marking her 40th year of creating butt er cows at the Iowa State Fair, Duff y in the early ‘60’s, Below that, she stands beside the fi nished 2005 butt er cow. At right, Duff y and her husband Joe toast June Dairy Month at a 2004 Midwest Dairy Association event, in 1998, a book on Duff y Lyon was released. Go to thebutt ercowlady. com to acquire a copy, Duff y’s Cheddar cheese sculptures adorned the co-op’s 50th anniversary cheese sampling table in 2008. Elvis butt er sculpture-1997, To right Duff y standing with “Jersey Jewel” at ISU, several of Duff y’s Grandchildren and great-grandchildren win top prize honoring her in the 2011 Kitt ie Katt le Kapers. Th ey have shirts with her photo standing with the butt er cow and pulled a wagon with a depiction of this year’s sculpture in it. A Presidential Tribute: Hearing of her Duffy Lyon’s passing, President Barack Obama issued this statement. “I was sad to learn that Duffy Lyon passed away. She was a wonderful woman, who loved her family, her home of Iowa, and the many years she spent living and working on her family’s dairy farm. After almost fi ve decades carving cows out of butter for the state fair, her sculptures became not just an attraction, but a symbol of all the cherished traditions of the place she called home. Her support made a real difference during the campaign, and I’ll always be grateful to her for standing with me. My thoughts are with Duffy’s husband, Joe, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And I’m glad to hear that come this August, the butter cow will rise again, with the tradition continuing in Duffy’s fond memory,” Obama said. Reprinted with permission from Swiss Valley Farms Dairyman. 24 Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 100th Year of the Iowa State Fair Butter Cow Sarah Pratt knows exactly what Duffy Lyon would say to her if she saw this year’s butter cow at the Iowa State Fair. “She’d probably say ‘nice udder.’ But she’d say, ‘Next year, let’s work on those ribs. She would give advice, but she was very supportive. I think she’d just give me a big hug, probably,” said butter sculptor Pratt, fi ghting tears. Norma “Duffy” Lyon died on June 26. Pratt was her apprentice for 15 years. This year’s surprise sculpture is a recreation of the 1911 sculpture, which featured a farm boy with a cow and its calf. Pratt added a girl to the sculpture – a young Duffy Lyon, holding butterfl y. A paper butterfl y was given to Lyon by her future husband while they were courting. This is the fi rst year the sculpture was placed on a turntable, which made the project more challenging for Pratt. “This is a secret that I let leek, but the original cow was not all the way around. The back of it’s not done. So because of the spinning turntable, you could see it from every single angle, and every single nook and cranny,” said Pratt, who started the sculpture on July 25. The cows in the farm scene are different than the robust ones Duffy is famous for sculpting “Duffy really prided herself on trying to make it a show cow, so a cow that had all the sought-after features of a really grand champion dairy cow. In 1911, the artist was more shooting for a farm scene that would depict farm life in Iowa in that day. Cows were smaller then,” Pratt said. In 1911, the scene was sculpted by John Karl Daniels, a Norwegian immigrant from the Twin Cities. This year’s sculpture was kept a secret, which Pratt said was fun, but challenging. “I have a very hard time keeping secrets,” she said. Reprinted from the Des Moines Register. IInn MemoriamMemoriam Norma Duffi eld “Duffy” Stong Lyon, 81, of Toledo, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. A Memorial Mass was held Friday, July 1, 2011 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Tom Braak and Deacon Joe Behounek offi ciating. There was a luncheon following the Mass at the St. Patrick Parish Center in Tama. Norma was born on July 29, 1929 in Nashville, TN, the daughter of Elsa (Walburn) and Benton J. Stong. Norma spent her childhood between Knoxville, TN and Keosauqua, IA where her paternal grandmother lived. Norma realized her artistic abilities when she was a student at Iowa State University winning fi rst place in a snow sculpture contest catching the attention of Christian Petersen, resident sculptor, who offered her a chance to take his courses. Her training in sculpture along with a degree in Animal Husbandry laid the foundation for her title, “The Butter Cow Lady”. Norma had the pleasure of sculpting the butter cow for the Iowa State Fair for 46 years, as well as for many other venues throughout the United States and Canada. Her permanent sculptures are the cow and calf at the intersection of Highway 63 and 30 and the “Jersey Jewel” at the Iowa State University Dairy Farm. The Iowa State Fair runs deep in Duffy’s family. Her great grandfather served on the Iowa State Fair Board and her uncle, Phil Stong, wrote the book, State Fair that was later made into three movies. The Lyon family has had a long-standing tradition of showing Jerseys at the Iowa State Fair since 1931. Iowa State University is also where she met her husband, G. Joe Lyon. They were married July 22, 1950 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ames. Shortly after graduating from college, Joe and Norma joined his parents and Brother Howard’s family in dairy farming. There, they raised their nine children. Duffy’s family was devoted to farm living. They were involved with many farm and dairy related activities. Duffy received many awards for her leadership in promoting the dairy industry. She was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. Duffy is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joe; her brother, Ben Stong of Oran, Iowa; her children, Emily Hansen (George) of River Falls, WI, Mark Lyon (Bonnie) of Newberry, SC, Eric Lyon (Theresa) of Toledo, Michelle Juhl (Tim) of Greene, Greg Lyon (Kathy) of Wilton, Valerie Lyon-Neylon (Kevin) of Perth, Australia, Lori Hartman (Jon) of Phoenix, AZ, Kurt Lyon (Jane) of DePere, WI and Doug Lyon (Steve Loucks) of Minneapolis, MN. She is also survived by twenty-three grandchildren, Jeff Testa, Abbie Testaberg, Josh Lyon, Samantha Werts, Rachel Matuzak, Tom Lyon, Tyrel Lyon, Ted Lyon, Erin Lyon, Todd Lyon, Allison Juhl, Jacob Juhl, Lucas Lyon, Lyndsey Lyon, Oakley Lyon, Logan Lyon, Lakaya Lyon, David Cruise, Gavan Cruise, Haydn Cruise, Kyle Hartman, Sam Hartman and Ellen Lyon; and fi ve great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents. A memorial fund has been established.
Dorothy Charlotte Beem Lang, 80, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011. Funeral services were held at the Madison Church of Christ, rural Brooklyn, 3503 140th St. with Dennis Smith offi ciating. Burial was at Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. Dorothy was born July 4, 1931, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Ray and Mildred Beem. At one year of age she went to live with her grandparents, Minnie and Walter Uhl in Brooklyn, Iowa. They raised her to adulthood and she graduated from Brooklyn High School in 1948. On June 1, 1948, she was united in marriage to Maynard Lang. He survives as do four children born to that marriage, John (friend Catherine Lamb), twins, Craig (Mary) and Christine Turpin (Tom), and Eric (Nicole Schlinger); eight grandchildren, Suzanne Turpin Upton (Ian), Sarah Lang, Stephen Turpin, Jessica Lang Bloomberg (Justin), Gavin Lang, Chase Lang (Sylvona), Dane Lang, Cade Lang; & fi ve great-grandchildren, Berkeley, Griffi n & Parker Upton & Carsynn & Cael Lang. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Walter Beem; and a daughter-in-law, Nancy Lang. Dorothy was a long time 4-H leader, volunteer at Brookhaven Nursing Home (now Brooklyn Community Estates) and Brooklyn Activity Center. She was a member of the Madison Church of Christ and a full participant in their many activities. She always supported her children in all their school, 4-H and church activities and she was a full partner in the family dairy operation, keeping all the books and doing payroll until just a few years ago. Dorothy’s special request was that the only fl owers at her time of passing be fl owers from one’s garden or wildfl owers from along the Iowa roadside. Memorial donations may be made to the Madison Church of Christ, Brooklyn Activity Center or Brooklyn Community Estate. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.klosterfuneralhome.com. 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Johnson, Fitchburg, Wis., has been named an Area Representative for the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc., effective July 25, 2011. Johnson will provide on-farm service in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, and also travel nationwide as an evaluator for the AJCA Linear Type Traits Appraisal program. “Londa is an excellent communicator with deep knowledge of the Jersey breed complemented by a strong skill set in dairy nutrition and management,” said Neal Smith, Executive Secretary and CEO of the USJersey organizations. “Her cowside knowledge and marketing experience will be valuable in serving the varied needs of our customers in the central plains region.” Johnson has been a dairy production specialist with Landmark Services Cooperative providing nutrition management services since May of 2010. She earned a B.S. degree in dairy science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, with a minor in business and professional communications. In 2009, Johnson was a member of the UW-River Falls team that placed second in the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, and was the eighth high individual overall. She also served as president of the UWRF Dairy Club and co-chair of the 2010 Falcon Premier Sale. Londa was selected for the inaugural class of Jersey Youth Academy in 2009. That same year, she was a participant in the International Collegiate Ag Leadership Program for China and Vietnam and completed a progeny promotions internship at ABS Global Inc. A native of Minnesota, Johnson grew up on her family’s Holstein and Jersey dairy farm in rural LaCrescent. In addition to helping with ongoing herd management, she coordinated mating decisions for the herd and prepared cattle for shows. She was awarded the American FFA Degree and elected state sentinel for Minnesota FFA (2006). In addition to being runner-up in the Princess Kay of the Milky Way competition, Londa was chosen as a National Beef Ambassador (2006-07). Iowa Jersey Today- November 2011 29 2011 Iowa Jersey Cattle Club Membership 11 Last Name First Name Junior Member Address City ST Zip Phone Farm Name H Bakker Bernie and Rachel 3270 Fir Ave. Rock Valley IA 51247 Rock Bottom Dairy H Bosma Craig 3441 140th St. Rock Rapids IA 51246 712-470-5374 HJ Church Nathan and Naomi Zeke 3381 County Rd. W 14 Cresco IA 52136 563-547-3594 HJ Churchill Brandon and Andrea Colt 8424 27th Ave NE Altoona IA 50009 H Cline Dennis and Cheryl 2510 170th Avenue Decorah IA 52101 563-382-3517 Golden Dream Jerseys H Cline Nathan and Abby 1191 Old Stage Rd. Decorah IA 52101 563-380-1588 Golden Dream Jerseys A Cline Vernetta 2709 Clayhill Rd. 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