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MIHN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEINDIANATodd Jones, Marshall 765-562-2955Nathan Kuehnert, Fort Wayne 260-489-3766Roger Hibschman, Syracuse 574-457-2876Maurie Kline, Goshen 574-831-5864Myron Moyer, Greens Fork 765-478-3187

MICHIGANIke Hunt, Elsie 989-862-4864Scott Long, Clayton 517-673-0158Sherry Meyer, Byron Center 616-490-2873Doug Westendorp, Nashville 517-852-2121Suzanne Tuttila, Williamston 517-655-6590

Michigan Holstein AssociationDoug Westendorp, President5815 South M-66 Rd., Nashville, MI 49073517-852-2121Sherry Meyer, Vice President7692 Kalamazoo SE, Byron Center, MI 49315616-490-2873Suzanne Tuttila, Executive Secretary3250 Dietz Rd., Williamston, MI 48895Ph/Fx: [email protected]

Indiana Holstein AssociationTodd Jones, President760 E. 450 N. Marshall, IN 47859765-562-2955Nathan Kuehnert, Vice President6816 Cook Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818260-489-3766Myron Moyer, Secretary / Treasurer11594 Ted Davis Rd., Greens Fork, IN 47345765-478-3187 • Cell: 765-969-1006

Holstein Association USAPhone: 1-800-952-52001 Holstein Place, Brattleboro, VT 05302Michigan and Indiana RepresentativeMax Dunseth278 South Sprague, Coldwater, MI 49036517-278-3030 Cell: 269-251-0232Michigan Upper Peninsula RepresentativeSarah TrappTaylor, WI 608.525.2901

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table of contents

Volume 41 • Issue 1Spring 2013

The Michigan-Indiana Holstein News is the official publication of the Michigan Holstein-Friesian Association, Inc. and the Indiana Holstein Association, Inc.

6-7 ...........Michigan Spring Foundation Sale

8-9 ........... Indiana Holstein Association Annual Meeting

12.............Alexander wins Dairy Promotion Award

20.............Indiana Holstein Junior Report

23-24 .......Great Lakes Spring Show Entry

26.............Calendar

cover

Happy Spring! It is hard to believe that spring is knocking on the door. What a welcome relief to have sunshine to look

forward too! A photo from last year’s spring show graces the cover.

Beth Rupprecht at the halter shows some seasoned poised as she works MS Tri-Koebel Go-Getter RC during the 2012 Great Lakes Spring Show. Time to start thinking about your springtime activities!

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Friday March 22, 2013 • 11:00 A.M. EST • MSU Pavilion Lansing, MI

RI-VAL-RE GOLDWYN NADINE-ET VG-87 Selling 2- Mogul daughters (2358 gtpi and 2163gtpi) Also her highway dtr. 2180 gtpi • Also sending a Camerion x Super Nike and a Mayfield x from Goldwyn Amber. Some of the hottest genetics available today –Ri-Val-Re

COLDSPRINGS DRAKE 2279 EX-92-2E 3-06 365 29171 3.3 962 3.1 9142279 dam is a VG Gererd Sister to ADEEN & ALICIA ,next dam Starbuck ADA –Moser

GEURINK PRIOT PARTYGIRL-RED VG-86 2-01 289 20950 3.5 733 Fresh and milking 130# day ,her dam VG 86 Kite,2nd Dam Ex91-2E,3rd dam Ex92-2E. Partygirl looks fantastic and will be resored before sale. A sure Red & White 4 yr old Contender for 2013. –Geurink

HURTGENLEA RAMOS MERCI-ET VG-88Merci’s Lithium Gr.dtr. @ 2233gtpi will be ready to flush by early summer,her dam is a robust 2 yr. old and will be scored by sale time.–Select Sires

GREEN MEADOW TAYLOR SILVIA EX-91Silvia always a Tanbark contender with her phenomenal udder,2009 Michigan Futurity Winner,backed by 2 more VG, EX dams. Her special Sanchez sells fresh and ready to be your foundation piece! –Green Meadow

LYLEHAVEN DURHAM MARBLE EX-94-2EBacked by 2 more Ex Dams, Marble’s dtr. Goldwyn Marley Sells due at Sale Time to Windbrook and is sure to im-press! –Hardys

TRI-KOEBEL FEAR THIS-ET EX-94-2E Proven Tanbark performer Nominated Jr. All-American in 2010 . Her lovely Atlantic Grand Dtr. Sells due in June to Mayfield. Backed by 88pt Dundee.–Koebel

STAR SUMMIT DURHAM BUGS EX-93-2EBugs Beautiful Fever Calf Sells, backed by 8 more generations VG-EX.Full sister was 1st place winter calf at the mid east spring national 2012. –Lucas Moser

MISS SHOTTLE MAGGIE-SUE-ET EX-90 DOM Maggie-Sue’s proven performance continues, her Mogal gr.dtr. sells with genomics hot off the press in march, her dam is a Bowser 2yr old working on a big record and should be a VG first score. – Nor-Bert

MELL-WOOD DURHAM REESE EX-92-2EReese has dtrs. that have won at the Wisconsin Championship show and the Midwest fall national show. Her deep,fancy Jasper dtr.6/1/12. Will be a contender and can be your bigtime hfr. –MilkSource

MARKWELL ROY FESTIVE-ET EX 92-2E Potential 8th Gen. ExFestive’s stylish Goldwyn dtr. Sells bred back to Meridian and will be scored before sale. Great Opportunity from Hardys Holsteins

Foundation Stock To Build Your Herd On From Deep Pedigrees, Show Style, Genomic Futures or just flat out fill the bucket!!

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Straight from the Nike Family From the Ravens Proven Transmiter

Goldwyn sellsJunior 2-Yr-Old 2013Fall Calf 2013

Matic’s Mother

Sanchez 2yr old Sells

Goldwyn Dtr Sells She SellsEarly Lithium

ROSABLE DUNDEE MARTHA VG-88Res All-MI w/ next 2 dams VG-87 w/187,000 lft & VG-89 w/285,000 lftd. Martha’s Fancy Alexander Winter Calf Sells. - Rosable

Alexander Winter Calf


MARRIED-WELL GOLD RASCAL-ET VG-882-01 365 25090 4.7 1177 3.5 880Rascals Altalota sells bred to Super-sire ,potential 11th gen VG or Ex from the Roxys –VanHaitsma

SCIENTIFIC SWEETIE RAE-ET EX 92-2E3-11 365 28020 4.2 1189 3.9 977 Aaron gr.dtr sells Dam is 89pt. Sept Storm x Sweetie Rae x 6 more EX dams –Nick Clark

BRUNNER-CREEK EMERSON HETTY EX-913-03 365 33340 3.7 1222 3.3 1086Hettys Fever Gr dtr. Sells. Dam is a 87 Freelance x Hetty x Ex 93-2E x Ex-GMD –Cary Moser

TOMERTON DURHAM EVE EX-91-2E 3-07 365 36630 5.0 1814 3.3 1225Selling 5- #1 Embryos sired by Atwood x Wanut-Vu Outside Entice VG 86xVg Linjet x EleganceEX 96-3E GMD. To Date Entice has 12 dtr. Averaging 88pts. –Atherton

DIX EMPRESS TT EX-94-3E GMD7-10 365 34050 3.8 1293 Empress is the 5th dam of a Impressive RED Dusk dtr Selling Fresh a poten-tial 10 gen. VG or EX –Moser

HANOVER-HILL-R DUST ROXY EX-91 4-05 365 36410 3.6 1296 Her Fancy Toystory Gr.dtr sells Fresh and is a Potential 7th Gen. VG or Ex –Springbrook Farm

PINEHURST ROYAL ROSA-ET EX-91A fancy Hill dtr ready to flush.x 88pt Goldwyn x 87pt. Stormatic x Royal Rosa all the way to the one and only Audrey Posch –Nick Clark

GAIGE HIGHLIGHT TAMARA EX-97-4E4-09 33740 3.9 1299 Oxford dec/12 calf from VG 2 yr old Goldwyn x Ex 92-2E GMD eland Tamale x Tamara great opportunity–Berby

More Highlights...-- 10/12 Brokaw from 2 Generations VG then 2E-91, then Snow N Denises Dellia –Tom Barends--Fresh Sanchez x 88 Mr Sam x 89 Linjet –Landis-- Nice May Shottle Yearling, bred 8/17/12 to 7HO9420 Guthrie, 3 VG dams behind her. - Wieber Dairy--Bradnick Summer yrg x VG Aspen 2-yr-old x 8 Generations EX. –Taegan Long --Fresh Dusk x EX Durham x EX 92-2E Leduc –Long Haven--Fresh Sanchez x 88 pt. Bombay 6-01 33320 4.8 1584 3.0 997 –Country Dairy-- Laurin 2 yr old will be scored before sale x 91 pt Durham –Reed Dairy-- Sanchez dtr. Just fresh x 2 VG dams –Wayne Rodgers --Fortune dtr just fresh from 2 VG dams then Starbuck Ada EX-94- 5E –Paul & Sherry Meyer--5 #1 Armani from an excellent 90 red Marker by the excellent 94 3E C Kevinview Ned Dixie-Red. Sturgis Dairy-- 5 #1 Atwoods from an excellent 92 2E Durham by an excellent 93 3E Black Jack

Friday March 22, 2013 • 11:00 A.M. EST • MSU Pavilion Lansing, MI

Whatever your fancy, it is available to you on March 22!!Don’t miss this great opportunity.

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More RoxysFancy FeverEarly OxfordAudrey Posch

The MatriarchSister to EmbryosRoxy RC Junior 2-Year-Old


The Indiana Holstein Annual meeting was held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Corn & Soybean Complex. The princess

contest was at 8:00 a.m., the Junior meeting started at 9:00 a.m., DHIA began at 10:00 a.m. and a pork chop lunch was served at noon. Following lunch Doug Leman, executive secretary of the Indiana Dairy Producers explained their organization and objectives. The meeting was called to order by president, Todd Jones. Notice of this meeting was published in the MIHN in December 2012 and sent to all members in a letter in December. Minutes of the last annual meeting as published in the booklet were approved on a motion by Dru Mercer and a second by Maurie Kline. Minutes approved. Treasurer’s Report Myron Moyer reviewed the balance sheet and the statement of revenues and expenses of the Association. The balance sheet showed total assets of $83, 720.00. This includes $42,289.00 that was seed money from the last National Convention and $41,431.00 of money in adult checking, juniors, homemakers, memorial and National Convention Accounts. The income statement showed a plus of $6,864.00 for the year. Donations for the 2013 National Convention are starting to come in and are being deposited in an account supervised by J.D. and Bec Wicker. They will receive all income and pay all expenses as related to the 2013 National Convention. Geri Newman moved to accept the treasurer’s report. Dru Mercer seconded the motion. Motion passed. Election of Directors Chairman of the nominating committee, Roger Hibschman, introduced the candidates up for election. District IV: Duane Hill, Fountain City and Jamie Matney, Cambridge City for a two year term. District V: Gene Settles, Clayton, and Liz Kelsay, Whiteland. District VI: J.D. Wicker, Milroy and Linda Finke, Hope. Duane Hill moved to close nominations for District IV, V and VI. Doctor James Bertsch seconded the motion . Motion carried Results of the election: District IV, Duane Hill; District V, Liz Kelsay;

2013 Indiana Holstein Annual Meeting

District VI, Linda Finke Nominated by the nominating committee for at large directors were: Ron Fuhrmann, Dru Mercer. Geri Newman moved and Joe Hibschman seconded a motion to nominate J.D. Wicker, Jamie Matney & Gene Settles. Nominations were closed on motion and second by Duane Hill and Judy Mudd. There are two to be elected. Results of the At-Large election are: Ron Fuhrmann & Dru Mercer. On a motion by Dru Mercer and a second by Nathan Kuehnert, the ballots were destroyed. National Convention Fund Doctor James Bertsch reported that we have $42,130.00 in the convention fund which is to be transferred to a saving account. MIHN Myron Moyer reported that the Magazine showed a loss of $1467.19 as of December 31, 2012. However there were accounts receivable of $4100.00 of which $3800.00 is current. So with the $3800.00 coming in the Magazine was profitable and in sound financial condition. The balance sheet showed total assets of $19,422.06. The ads for the March issue are due by February 10, 2013. Consign to the Michigan sale and get 25% off your ads. Old Business---None New Business Todd Jones introduced Ron Fuhrmann who is on the National Nominating Committee and is on this committee for 3 years. Ron

Fuhrmann announced that a vice president will be elected this year and people seeking election are: John Bierbaum, Robert Nyes & Hank Van Exel. People have until March 1, 2013 to announce their candidacy for the board or Vice President. Ron Fuhrmann encouraged people to fill out the application for the Young Breeder Award which is anyone under 40 years of age. 2013 National Convention ---July 7th to 11th Al & Cindy Kuehnert, chairmen of the 2013 National Holstein Convention announced that the Cattle Sale will be held in the Convention Center, which is a 10 minute walk from the Marriott Downtown which is the site of the National Convention. Al & Cindy Kuehnert stressed that we need a lot of volunteers to make this convention a success. Some of

Al & Cindy Kuehnert, chairmen of the 2013 National Convention, talking to

our group about the convention.

Recognition was announced for those breeders receiving awards for pbr, progressive genetics & baa’s. Those breeders that were present to receive the recognition were (front row l-r): Duane Hill, Fountain City; Marla Stookey, Milford; Tim Gamble, New Carlisle; Dr. James

Bertsch, Cambridge City; Danyele Clingan, Orland. (back Row l-r): Todd Jones, Marshall; Richard Thomas, Middlebury; Steve Landis, Goshen; Jeremy Dankert, Bremen; B. Gingerich,

Millersburg; Greg Peters, Brownstown; & Alex Jackson, Frankfort.


the fund raising activities were discussed and all dairymen were encouraged to donate the proceeds from a bull calf directly to the convention fund. There will be other opportunities to advertise your farm to help support the Convention. Dallas Burton is sale manager and will be in Indiana during February to select cattle from Indiana. We need 20 or 30 head from our state. State Show The State Show will be held in Richmond, Indiana at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Cattle may go in Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The Junior Show is Saturday, June 15th and the Open Show is Monday, June 17th. The open show judge will be Nathan Thomas. Awards Holstein USA Fieldman, Max Dunseth, presented the 2012 Progressive Breeders Registry Award, the Progressive Genetics Herd Awards and Indiana’s top BAA Awards. The Progressive Breeders recognized were: Darrell Richard, Goshen; Dennis Paulus, Elkhart; Ray Eash, Middlebury; Mark A. Thomas, Fountain City; Richard Thomas, Middlebury; Lyle Weaver, Goshen; Steve Landis, Goshen; Duane Hill, Fountain City; Max Paul, Goshen. Progressive Genetics Herd Award Winners: Darrell Richard, Goshen; Rauscher Farms, Huntingburg; Nor-Bert Farms, Bremen; William & Susan Gamble, New Carlisle; Tony Bos, Fair Oaks; Brand Dairy, Waterloo; Springbrook Farms, Marshall. Five Highest BAA Average by Herd Size 10 to 25 Head: 1st: Bruce Gingerich, Millersburg; 2nd: Bertschland Farms, Cambridge City; 3rd: Rich Nisen, Leesburg; 4th: Lookwell Farm, Elkhart; 5th: Hy-class Holstein, Churubusco. 26 to 40 Head: 1st: Steve Landis, Goshen; 2nd: Greg Peters, Brownstown; 3rd: Dennis Paulus, Elkhart;4th: Ray Eash, Middlebury; 5th: Lukus Hively, Kimmell 41 to 55 Head: 1st: Paul Engleking, Greenfield; 2nd: Jeff & Gina Stookey, Milford; 3rd: Mayhill Farms, Fountain City; 4th: Lyle Weaver, Goshen. 56 Head & Over: 1st: Springbrook Farm, Marshall;2nd: Richard Thomas, Middlebury; 3rd: Paul Farm, Goshen; 4th: Terry Penick, Orland; 5th: Myron & Michael Oesch, Middlebury. Holstein Report Holstein USA Fieldman, Max Dunseth reported the 362,669 animals were registered in 2012. This number is the highest in the history of the Association. The Holstein USA ‘s website tells many facts about Holstein. Derek Blough Heart & Soul Award Geri Newman, Michelle Blough & Emily Blough presented the Derek Blough Heart & Soul Award to Jodi Jones, Marshall, Indiana. Jodi has been an inspiration to everyone. Jodi Is the daughter of Mike & Bobbi Jones. Junior Report Macy Jo Mudd, Berne, gave the junior report. She reported that Eric

Topp was selected to judge the 4-H Holstein Show at the State Fair. The Indiana Juniors are involved in several money makers to raise money for the 2013 National Holstein Convention; air fresheners, cookbooks, bracelets and collecting pennies. The officers for the Indiana Holstein Juniors are: President, Macy Jo Mudd; V.President, Mallarie Stookey; Sec/Treas, co, Annie Achen/Kananie Price ;Reporter, Julia Lipply; District I, Jeremy Penrod; District II Danyele Clingan; Dist III Hayley Jackson; District IV Jackie Mudd; District V Jodi Jones; District VI Briley Loggan. At Large: Skylar Clingan, Anna Marie Settles, Bryce Gingerich, Sydney Day, Hallie Jones, Emily Gill, Luke Gill, Blaine Loggan, Natalie Newman, Kaylee Godwin, Katelyn Godwin. Indiana Holstein Princess Contest Marla Stookey announced the Indiana Holstein Princess. Sabra Jackson, Frankfort, was chosen to represent the Indiana Holstein Association this year. There were 4 contestants this year and they were all excellent. They were: Briley Logan, Manilla; Julia Lipply, Plymouth; Amanda Minich, LaPorte. Sabra Jackson presented her speech to the group. Hoosier Homemaker Award Robin Matlock announced that Annie Achen, Ambia, won the $500.00 Hoosier Homemaker Scholarship Award. Honorary Life Time Member Duane Hill read the many accomplishments of the 2013 Honorary Life Time Member, Ray Becher, Decatur. Ray and his wife Naomi and four daughters were at the meeting to receive his award. Master Breeder Award In the absence of last year’s Master Breeder Winner, Dave Gierhart, Dru Mercer presented the award to Richard Thomas, Middlebury. Richard has had a positive impact on Indiana Holsteins as well as the Holstein Breed. Richard & his wife Trula were on hand to receive his award. Meeting Adjourned Duane Hill moved to adjourn. Dru Mercer seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned

Jodi Jones received the Derek Blough Heart & Soul Award. Michelle Blough and her daughter Emilie Blough,

presented Jodi with the award.

The Indiana Holstein Association recognized Ray & Naomi Becher, of Decatur, with an Honorary Lifetime Award, Ray & Naomi are

pictured with their four daughters.

Richard Thomas, pictured with his wife Trula, received the Master Breeder

Award.

We would like to thank Myron and Sara Jane Moyer for their years of service to our Association. They will be retiring

at the end of 2013. We are searching for candidates interested in the position. Contact Todd Jones or another

board member for more information.


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Spartan Spectacular Sale in March!

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Dairy Field DayMSU Dairy Education and Judging Field Day

Learn about Educational Opportunities at MSU! Prepare for Dairy Judging Contests

Thursday, March 21, 2013 • MSU Livestock Pavilion • 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Presented by MSU Department of Animal Science, MSU Dairy Club and Judging Team

Lead Instructor: Dr. Joe Domecq, Coordinator, MSU Dairy Judging Program Assisted by members of the MSU Dairy Judging Team and Dairy Club

SPACE IS LIMITED!REGISTRATION FORM(Must register to participate and confirmation of registration will be sent)

Students/Youth Attending _________________________________________________________

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Dr. Joe Domecq, MSU Department of Animal Science, 474 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824FAX 517-353-1699 Or Email form to [email protected] DUE MARCH 15, 2013

Tentative Agenda9:15-9:30 Registration and Welcome9:30-10:45 Classroom instruction and example of oral reasons10:45-11:30 Practice class and reason example11:30-12:00 Judge two classes12:00-1:00 Lunch (Provided by MSU Dairy Club and Judging Teams)Various speakers, including students, from MSU CANR and ANS1:00-1:45 Participants will give reasons

Advanced group - Two sets (Advanced is anyone who has participated in a National or State Contest)

Beginner - One set1:45-2:00 Wrap-up with official placings & reasons

Preregistration REQUIRED(To determine number for lunch and reasons)

Direct questions to Dr. Domecq ([email protected])

Activities Include • Learn about educational opportunities at MSU and the Department of Animal Science• Meet members of the MSU Dairy Club and Judging Team• Learn how to evaluate a class of cows• Learn the basics of giving oral reasons• Hear examples of oral reasons• Place classes of cows and heifers and hear official reasons • Practice oral reasons

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Julie Alexander, of Hanover, has been named this year’s winner of the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award. She

was presented with the award on Feb. 7 at the 11th annual Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference in Frankenmuth.

The Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award, sponsored annually by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, recognizes one outstanding Michigan dairy farm family member for his or her dedication to promoting dairy products. Award recipients possess extensive dairy promotion accomplishments and have dedicated numerous hours of volunteer service to the dairy industry and his or her local community.

Alexander has been married to her husband Jeff for 26 years and the couple has four children, Andrew, Adam, Jared and Anna, and one granddaughter, Addison. Along with their oldest son Andrew, they operate Na-Lar Farm, a third generation family farm that includes 1,000 acres and a 90-head herd of Holsteins that ranks among the top 10 herds in the state for milk production.

An active volunteer in the community and her children’s school, promoting the dairy industry has simply been a way of life for the Jackson County dairy woman. For many years, Alexander presented one-hour talks about dairy farming to the Hanover-Horton first grade classes, and she held an annual Easter egg hunt on the family’s farm for 100 community children for 13 years. Jackson County residents were able to attain an up close appreciation for the daily responsibilities tied to operating a dairy farm during two full-day Family Farm Fests hosted at the family’s farm, and Alexander’s Labor Day gathering every three years drew in more than 400 people from both rural and urban neighborhoods.

Alexander has served on numerous dairy industry groups ranging from the NorthStar–DHI Advisory Group to representing the state at the National Milk Producers’ Federation conference to being a member of the state and national Holstein association and actively participating with the Michigan Farm Bureau. She was named the Jackson County Dairy Woman of the Year in 1993 and received the Jackson County Farm Bureau Service to Agriculture Award in 2004.

Alexander is currently serving her second term as a Jackson County Commissioner representing the 6th District, which covers Concord, Spring Arbor, Pulaski and Hanover Townships. She oversees the County’s Education Strategic Priority, and serves as the chairperson of the County’s Education Team, Cradle to Career (C2C) Initiative, the Jackson 2020 Education Strand and the County’s Human Services Committee. Alexander has 22 years of teaching experience covering the gamut from middle school English Language Arts to adult education.

Julie Alexander receives 2013 Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award

Julie Alexander, Hanover, was the

recipient of the 2013 Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award presented by the

United Dairy Industry of Michigan.

“Julie Alexander’s many years of leadership in promoting the dairy industry and volunteering in her community exemplify the essence of the Excellence in Dairy Promotion Award,” said Sharon Toth, chief executive officer of UDIM, headquartered in Okemos. “We are proud to honor Julie for her dedication, accomplishments and service to the dairy industry.”

UDIM is the umbrella organization for the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Michigan. These non-profit organizations provide dairy product promotion and nutrition education services on behalf of funding members. For more information about the UDIM, visit www.udim.org.


Rod-er-Dic Starbuck Ada 5E-947x All-Michigan and Winner 1993 Great Lakes State Holstein FuturityLifetime 165,206M 6,299F 5,647P

Rod-er-Dic Star Tab Ada EX-923rd, ‘95 Great Lakes State Holstein FuturityStarbuck Ada’s daughter by Tab.

More than 20 All-Michigan and Reserve All-Michigan honors received to date from this cow family.

Also, don’t miss our consignments to the Top-of-Michigan Sale.

To the Spartan Spectacular SaleRod-er-Dic Alexandria

Born December 2, 2012Fortune Angelica’s fancy full-aged Alexander heifer.

Don’t miss this one!

Selling in the Foundation SaleRod-er-Dic Fortune Angelica

Born September 25, 2010Entered in the 2014 Great Lakes State Holstein Futurity...

She could be the one!

Dam: Rod-er-Dic Outside Angela (VG-87)Gr’dam: Rod-er-Dic Storm Angela-ET VG-86

3rd dam is Starbuck Ada 5E-94!!!

Rod-er-Dic Durham Amy 2E-942nd Place 2006 Great Lakes State FuturityOver 206,000M Lifetime to dateDurham Amy and Morty Amy are Ada’s Granddaughters out of a VG-87 Leader

Rod-er-Dic Morty Amy 2E-913rd, ‘07 Great Lakes State Holstein FuturityLife 112,609M 3,952F 3,379P

Starbuck Ada’s Dams:Rod-er-Dic Enhancer Melvin Ada2-04 137 10,560M 3.4 357F 3.5 367PN/S - Lost her as a 2-Year-Old.Winterfield Enhancer Ada-ET VG-872-04 365 22,960M 3.2 728F 3.1 711PWinterfield King Angel EX-916-09 365 28060 3.3 920FLife 1707d 105,550M 3.5 3725FFor-Le Hardy Ruth Alice EX-919-08 322 27,560M 3.5 966FLife 181,790M 3.7 6795F

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Indiana Holstein Juniors

The Indiana Junior Holstein Association held their annual state meeting, Saturday, January 26,

2013 in Indianapolis. With numerous junior members present, the agenda was packed full of items to discuss for the upcoming year.Elections for the 2013 board are always the start to the annual meeting. The 2013 Junior Holstein Board is as follows: President-Macy Jo Mudd, Vice-President- Mallarie Stookey, Secretary/Treasurer- Annie Achen and Kanani Price, Reporter-Julia Lipply, district representatives, District I- Jeremy Penrod, District II-Danyele Clingan, District III-Hayley Jackson, District IV-Jackie Mudd, District V-Jodi Jones and District VI-Briley Loggan. District-at-Large members are: Skylar Clingan, Annamarie Settles, Sydney Day, Bryce Gingerich, Hallie Jones, Natalie Newman, Emily Gill, Luke Gill, Blaine Loggan, Kaylee Godwin and Katelyn Godwin. Congratulations to all board members!The 2013 Indiana State Holstein Show will take place June 12th – 17th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, IN. Tack and cattle may be brought in beginning June 12. The junior show will be held June 15th starting at 9:00 am. Open show will be June 17 with Nathan Thomas of Ohio officiating the show.The juniors had a very successful meeting, talking about state show judges and possible awards to be given for Grand and Reserve Champion, first place, etc. The three judges nominated were Dusty Schirm, Brian Behnke, and Jeff Butler. Different ideas for awards were embroidered jackets/windbreakers, chairs, blankets, and buckets of fun miscellaneous items and show supplies. We also discussed fundraiser ideas. We are still doing the I (heart) cow bracelets, windbreakers, t-shirts and cookbooks to raise the needed funds for the convention this July. New ideas for a fundraiser that were brought up were air fresheners with the National Convention logo on them, and a dance on one night during state show that would cost the juniors $1 to attend and any adults who wanted to participate could attend for $5. Congratulations, Jodi!This year’s recipient of the Derek Blough Heart and Soul Award was Jodi Jones of Marshall. Jodi is a tremendous individual both in and out of the show ring who has always had a heart and passion for her Holsteins. She is a sophomore at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the daughter of Mike and Bobbie Jones. Jodi recently won showmanship at the 2012 North American International

Livestock Exposition. Through her sportsmanship and great character, Jodi is very deserving of this award.Congratulations, Sabra!Sabra Jackson of Frankfort was crowned the 2013 Indiana Holstein Princess. Sabra is a sophomore at Clinton Prairie

The Indiana Juniors are excited to host the 2013 National Holstein Convention and look forward to seeing several other juniors at the convention.

Jodi Jones received the 2013 Derek Blough Heart and Soul Award for her outstanding

sportsmanship and character. Derek’s mom and sister, Michelle and Emilie,

presented her with the award.

and is an eight-year 4-H member. She is also active in FFA as well as showing at both the state and national levels. Sabra is the daughter of Neil and Lora Jackson and has one brother, Alex and two sisters, Rachel and Hayley. Congratulations, Annie!Annie Achen of Benton County was the 2013 recipient of the Hoosier Homemaker scholarship for $500. Annie is a senior at Benton Central and is very devoted to her family’s dairy farm. Annie also shows her dairy cattle at the local, state and national levels. The judges for the Indiana State Fair were discussed and the 4-H show, on Sunday, August 11, will be judged by Eric Topp, with the open show, on Wednesday, August 14, being judged by Dean Dohle.The National Holstein Convention will be held in Indianapolis on July 7th-11th 2013! It is our time to shine and show the other states how much we Indiana juniors love the dairy industry! The juniors will have MANY opportunities to be involved with this exciting event. There will be a recreation center open to the juniors, a talent contest and mixer dance, a race track tour, chances to compete in the dairy bowl, a water park, and many other thrilling activities. There will be tours offered to many prosperous dairy farms and there will be a guest speaker on the last night of the convention. There will also be a raffle for the juniors that will include an iPad, a kindle and a basket of miscellaneous Indiana goodies. For ticket information please contact Marla, Robin, or any junior. Please try to be at our convention at least one day to help make it as great as possible. As we support the dairy industry, we need to remember to help promote Indiana dairy farms during this exciting convention.As the agriculture industry continues to be challenged daily, we are often reminded of the challenges we face, as the world continues to advance. It is an ongoing challenge to promote our product and the healthiness of not only milk but our cows as well. I challenge each individual to be involved and continue to be positive promoters of milk and our dairy cows not only everyday, but to also promote the upcoming convention in Indianapolis. Together we can make a difference by telling the true story of our life as dairy farmers to the consumers around us.Your Reporter, Julia Lipply

Royalty... 2013 Indiana Holstein Princess Sabra Jackson, pictured

with 2012 Indiana Holstein Princess, Macy Jo Mudd (right).


This year’s sale offers a variety of

show ring quality, high production,and genomics!

The heifers range in age from winter calves to summer yearlings.

Look for more details on our website!

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GEURINK JET PUMPKIN-RED VG-85 Ambrose fall calf out of the 2nd Red & White fall yrlng in milk at the ‘12 NAILE followed by several gen. EX....Geurink

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of re

gist

ry o

r the

pre

sent

atio

n of

the

certi

ficat

e of

regi

stry

al

ong

with

a s

igne

d an

d co

mpl

eted

tran

sfer

and

fee,

whi

ch w

ill b

e fo

rwar

ded

to th

e re

spec

tive

asso

ciat

ion.

Eac

h H

olst

ein

anim

al m

ust b

e at

leas

t 87%

-RH

A.

2. J

UN

IOR

ME

MB

ER

S: H

olst

ein

Juni

or m

embe

rs m

ust h

ave

proj

ect

anim

als

regi

ster

ed in

thei

r nam

e an

d th

ey m

ust s

how

thei

r ani

mal

, or

have

ano

ther

juni

or m

embe

r sho

w th

eir a

nim

al to

com

pete

in th

e ju

nior

di

visi

on a

nd to

qua

lify

for t

he ju

nior

ribb

ons

in th

e cl

ass.

Hol

stei

n S

how

O

wne

rshi

p - A

nim

als

two

year

s an

d ov

er m

ust b

e pr

ior t

o Ja

nuar

y fir

st

of th

e ye

ar s

how

n. O

wne

rshi

p of

ani

mal

s le

ss th

an tw

o ye

ars

old

mus

t be

prio

r to

June

firs

t of t

he y

ear s

how

n. A

ll an

imal

s ex

hibi

ted

in s

ho

wm

ansh

ip m

ust b

e ow

ned

by th

e ju

nior

sho

wpe

rso

n.3.

YO

UTH

CLA

SS

ES

: You

th c

lass

es in

clud

e 1,

2,3,

4,5,

6,8,

9,10

,11,

12,1

3,14

,15,

16,1

7 an

d 18

. The

Jun

ior a

nd R

eser

ve J

unio

r Cha

mpi

on w

ill b

e se

lect

ed fr

om th

e fir

st a

nd s

econ

d pl

ace

win

ner f

rom

cla

sses

: 1,2

,3,4

,5,

and

6. T

he In

term

edia

te a

nd R

eser

ve In

term

edia

te C

ham

pion

will

be

sele

cted

from

the

first

and

sec

ond

plac

e w

inne

rs fr

om c

lass

es 8

,9,1

0,11

an

d 12

. Sen

ior a

nd R

eser

ve S

enio

r Cha

mpi

on w

ill b

e se

lect

ed fr

om th

e fir

st a

nd s

econ

d pl

ace

win

ners

from

cla

sses

13,

14,1

5,16

,17

and

18.

Gra

nd a

nd R

eser

ve G

rand

Cha

mpi

on w

ill b

e se

lect

ed fr

om th

e Ju

nior

, In

term

edia

te a

nd S

enio

r Cha

mpi

ons.

4. H

E A

LTH

CE

RTI

FIC

ATE

S: M

ichi

gan

offic

ial H

ealth

Rul

es m

ust b

e ob

serv

ed. A

ll ca

ttle

exhi

bite

d m

ust b

e fre

e of

con

tagi

ous

and

infe

ctio

us

dise

ase

incl

udin

g ex

tens

ive

ringw

orm

, sca

b, m

ange

, and

war

ts. C

attle

un

der q

uara

ntin

e ar

e no

t elig

ible

for e

xhib

ition

. All

deci

sion

s re

gard

ing

heal

th o

f any

ani

mal

s sh

all b

e m

ade

by th

e of

ficia

l vet

erin

aria

n an

d im

plem

ente

d by

the

show

cha

irman

.ALL

CAT

TL E

MU

ST

HAV

E A

N

OFF

ICIA

L R

FID

TA

G.

5. D

HI R

EC

OR

DS

: It s

hall

be th

e re

spon

sibi

lity

of e

ach

exhi

bito

r to

mak

e av

aila

ble

all r

egis

tratio

ns, h

ealth

or D

HI s

heet

s.6.

SH

OW

AU

THO

RIT

Y: T

he S

how

Com

mitt

ee, M

ichi

gan

Hol

stei

n A

ssoc

iatio

n an

d th

e M

ichi

gan

Jers

ey C

attle

Clu

b, it

s ag

ents

rese

rve

the

final

and

abs

olut

e rig

ht to

inte

rpre

t the

rule

s an

d re

gula

tions

of t

he s

how

an

d w

ill s

ettle

all

mat

ters

in c

onne

ctio

n w

ith th

e sh

ow.

7. E

XH

IBIT

OR

S: A

ll sh

ow p

eopl

e ar

e en

cour

aged

to d

ispl

ay a

sta

ndar

d ex

hibi

tors

car

d ha

rnes

s w

ith c

lass

num

ber c

lear

ly v

isib

le, a

nd a

re

enco

urag

ed to

wea

r whi

te p

ants

/jean

s or

ski

rt.8.

PO

INT

SY

STE

M: T

he p

oint

sys

tem

for d

eter

min

ing

Pre

mie

r Bre

eder

an

d P

rem

ier E

xhib

itor A

war

ds s

hall

be a

s fo

llow

s:P

laci

ng 1

st 2

nd 3

rd 4

th 5

th 6

th 7

th 8

th 9

th 1

0th

Jr. F

emal

es, D

ry C

ows

10 9

8 7

6 5

4 3

2 1

Sr.

Fem

ales

20

18 1

6 14

12

10 8

6 4

29.

PR

EM

IER

BR

EE

DE

R A

WA

RD

: The

Pre

mie

r Bre

eder

aw

ard

is

pres

ente

d to

the

bree

der o

f no

mor

e th

an 6

ani

mal

s, a

ll sh

own

in th

e si

ngle

cla

sses

, whi

ch to

tal t

he m

ost p

oint

s. N

o en

try is

requ

ired

and

the

win

ner n

eed

not b

e an

exh

ibito

r at t

he s

how

nor

the

owne

r of t

he

poin

t-win

ning

ani

mal

s. B

RE

ED

ER

DE

FIN

ED

: The

ow

ner o

f the

dam

at

the

time

of s

ervi

ce s

hall

be c

onsi

dere

d th

e br

eede

r. W

here

ani

mal

s ar

e re

gist

ered

in th

e na

mes

of d

iffer

ent m

embe

rs o

f a fa

mily

resi

ding

on

one

farm

and

whe

re th

e he

rd is

one

uni

t, al

l ani

mal

s sh

all b

e co

nsid

ered

br

ed b

y th

at u

nit.

10. P

RE

MIE

R E

XH

IBIT

OR

AW

AR

D: T

he P

rem

ier E

xhib

itor a

war

d is

pr

esen

ted

to th

e ex

hibi

tor o

f no

mor

e th

an s

ix a

nim

als.

all

show

n in

the

sing

le c

lass

es, w

hich

tota

l the

mos

t poi

nts.

EX

HIB

IT O

R D

EFI

N E

D:

The

exhi

bito

r mus

t be

the

owne

r or m

embe

r of a

par

tner

ship

ow

ning

th

e an

imal

. Whe

re a

nim

als

are

regi

ster

ed in

the

nam

es o

f diff

eren

t m

embe

rs o

f a fa

mily

resi

ding

on

one

farm

and

whe

re th

e he

rd is

one

un

it, a

ll an

imal

may

be

cons

ider

ed e

xhib

ited

by th

at u

nit.

11. S

UB

STI

TUTI

ON

S: S

ubst

itutio

ns m

ay b

e m

ade

both

in a

nd o

ut o

f re

spec

tive

clas

ses.

Cha

nges

mus

t be

mad

e be

fore

the

clos

e of

ent

ries.

12. F

IRS

T B

RE

D A

ND

OW

NE

D: F

irst p

lace

bre

d an

d ow

ned

anim

als

will

be

reco

gniz

ed fo

r the

hig

hest

pla

cing

ani

mal

bre

d an

d ow

ned

by

the

exhi

bito

r, as

det

erm

ined

by

regi

stra

tion

certi

ficat

e. B

reed

er is

to b

e de

term

ined

as

the

owne

r of t

he d

am a

t the

tim

e of

ser

vice

; whe

re a

her

d is

regi

ster

ed in

the

nam

es o

f diff

eren

t mem

bers

of a

fam

ily re

sidi

ng o

n on

e fa

rm, w

here

the

herd

is o

ne u

nit a

nd e

very

one

is u

sing

the

sam

e pr

efix,

all

entri

es m

ay b

e co

nsid

ered

as

Bre

d an

d O

wne

d by

Exh

ibito

r.13

. DR

Y C

OW

S: E

ntrie

s in

dry

cow

cla

sses

mus

t hav

e pr

oduc

ed a

live

ca

lf w

ithin

18

mon

ths

or p

rove

to b

e w

ith c

alf.

A co

w s

how

n dr

y m

ust

have

bee

n re

porte

d dr

y on

DH

I rec

ords

or a

ny c

ow th

at w

as la

st fr

esh

280

days

or m

ore,

prio

r to

the

date

of t

he s

how

, may

be

show

n at

the

optio

n of

the

exhi

bito

r in

eith

er th

e dr

y or

milk

ing

cow

cla

ss. T

he D

HI

shee

t mus

t acc

ompa

ny a

nim

als

to b

e sh

own

in th

e dr

y co

w c

lass

es.


NAME OF EXHIBITOR OPEN JUNIOR


SALE PERSONNEL

Gail FryJoe KulhawickMark BontekoeDoug StevensKenda Rivera

Sale Sponsored, Managed and Clerked byMichigan District VII Holstein Association

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPaul Warner, Charlotte614-296-5038 cell

Auctioneer

Max Dunseth, Coldwater269-251-0232 cell

Pedigrees

Chad Kreeger, Cass City517-294-3484 cell

RingmanJessica FryAlan Clark

Tom BarendsRod Daniels

DISTRICT VIITOP-OF-MICHIGAN SALE

April 20SATURDAY • 11:00 a.m.ISABELLA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Mt. Pleasant, Mich.

Mark Bontekoe • 231-510-0764 • Sale Chairman

Call or text Mark Bontekoe at 231-510-0764 with your consignment.A glance at a couple early consignments...

To request a full catalog... Call or text (231-510-0764) or email [email protected]

All RegisteredBreeds Sale

Gr’Dam: End-Road Shottle Maze-ET EX-92 EX-MS DOM4-03 2x 365 42750 4.4 1886 3.4 14393rd: End-Road Teamster Maine-ET VG-85 GMD2-01 2x 365 28480 3.8 1082 3.0 868• Sharpie March Yearling sells from VG-86

Gr’dam: End-Road Shottle Maria VG-87 EX-MS3-10 2x 365 39510 4.7 1844 3.3 12993rd Dam: End-Road Finley Mika-ET VG-851-11 2x 365 31170 2.9 907 2.7 854• Robust January Heifer sells from GP84 Jeeves Mita

Extended Pedigree: End-Road Rubytom Mimi 2E-90 GMD DOM • 3-03 2x 365 36740 3.2 1158 3.0 1087 • Life 1524 118,360 3.5 4190 3.2 3761End-Road Ramona Maria-ET VG-85 • End-Road Choice Mandy EX-91 GMD DOM • End-Road Rex Margy VG-85 •

Brownson Minnie Mandingo EX-94 GMD DOM • Brownson Mars Margy VG-85 GMD DOM - Molhoek

Gr’dam: End-Road Shottle Bell-ET VG-88 EX-MS4-01 2x 365 29990 3.8 1136• Mogul October calf sells x VG-85 Buffy.

Gr’dam: End-Road O-Man Butter VG-85 VG-MS DOM4-09 2x 365 32640 4.6 1499 3.1 1009• Patriot April “Locator List” calf, dam GP83.

End-Road Boliver Maisha-ET VG-87Dam: End-Road Shottle Maze-ET EX-92 DOM• Maisha sells

• Sept. Brokaw Calf sells. Dam is GP Everett x VG Rolex x VG Manhattan x EX Formation x VG Royalty x VG DOM Highlight back to the Jane-land Explosion IVY EX-91 GMD DOM. -Barends

• Absolute *RC April ‘11 heifer sells bred 8/16 to Ladd. Dam is GP Advent x VG Kite x EX Integrity x GP Fancy Paul x EX Mark x VG Elevation x VG Bandit. - Barends

Then VG-88 GMD DOM Marshall Bug, 2E-91 GMD DOM Marty Beetle, followed by 6 more VG/EX dams many GMD DOM dams. - Molhoek

26 Spring 2013

July 8-11, 2013 - 2013 National Holstein ConventionIndianapolis, Indiana

July 15 - July 19, 2013 - Michigan Dairy ExpoMSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

July 16, 2013 - Michigan Youth Dairy Days Cow ShowMSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

July 16 - July 18, 2013 - Michigan Ag ExpoEast Lansing, MI

July 19, 2013 - All-Michigan Holstein ShowMSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

August 13, 2013Official Genetic Evaluation Release

August 28, 2013 - Celebrate Summer Futures SaleAllegan, Michigan at VerHage Hol-steins, CanAm Sales Management, mgr.

August 29, 2013 - Celebrate Summer SaleAllegan, Michigan at VerHage Hol-steins, CanAm Sales Management, mgr.

September 7 - 12, 2013 - 50th All-American Dairy ShowHarrisburg, Pennsylvania

October 1 - 5, 2013 - World Dairy ExpoMadison, WI

October 1 - International Junior Holstein ShowMadison, WI

October 3 - 4, 2013 - Grand Interna-tional R&W Show Madison, WI

October 4 - 5, 2013 - International

index to advertisers

2013March 8, 2013 (5 to 6 p.m.) - Holstein USA Regional MeetingSidney, Ohio at Sidney Inn & Conference Center

March 21, 2013 - Michigan Dairy Educa-tion and Judging Field DayEast Lansing, MI

March 22, 2013 - Michigan Spring Foun-dation SaleEast Lansing, MI, Michigan Holstein Asso-ciation, mgr.

March 23, 2013 - Great Lakes Spring ShowMSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI

March 28, 2013 - Spring Genomic and Type Spotlight Sale at 11:00 a.m.Angola, Indiana, CanAm Sales, mgr.

April 6, 2013 - Westvale-Vu Open HouseNashville, Michigan

April 8, 2013 - 2013 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball ChampionshipGeorgia Dome, Atlanta

April 9, 2013Official Genetic Evaluation Release

April 20 ,2013 - Top of Michigan SaleDistrict VII, Mt. Pleasant, MI

April 27, 2013 - Purdue Boilermaker SaleWest Lafayette, IN

May 24, 2013 - “Thirty Something”West Union, Iowa

May 25, 2013 - Field of Dreams FinaleWest Union, Iowa, Fayette Co. Fairgrounds

June 15, 2013 - Ri-Val-Re Select SaleRi-Val-Re Farms, Webberville, Michigan

June 15, 2013 (Saturday) - Indiana State Holstein Junior Show at 9:00 a.m.Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN

June 17, 2013 (Monday) - Indiana State Holstein Open Show at 9:00 a.m.Wayne County Fairgrounds, Richmond, IN

Bovine Beautician ........................18

End-Road Farms ...........................10

End-Road Farms ...........................13

Green Meadow ..............................11

Kuehnert Dairy ..............................22

Lemarju..........................................16

Long-Haven Farms .......................3

Michigan Spring Foundation Sale 7-Jun

MMPA .............................................2

Moram Holsteins...........................

National Holstein Convention .....14-15

Northstar .......................................27

Northstar .......................................18

Reed Dairy Farm ...........................10

Rod-er-Dic Farm ...........................17

Rosable Farm ................................10

Sandy Ridge Holsteins.................10

Spartan Spectacular Sale ............21

Spring Spotlight Sale ...................28

Starward Farms ............................19

Top of Michigan Sale ....................25

Tumbleweed ..................................

Wardin Brothers ...........................18

Westvale-Vu ..................................5

Wohlfert Dairy ...............................18

Wonder-Bred .................................16

........................................................

calendarHolstein ShowMadison, WI

October 4 - World Classic 2012Madison, WI, Tom Morris LTD, mgr.

November 9 - Grand National Junior Holstein ShowNAILE, Louisville, KY

November 11 - Mid-East Fall National Holstein ShowNAILE, Louisville, KY

December 3, 2013Official Genetic Evaluation Release

SONRAY-ACRES SOC OBSERVER VI GTPI 2385Selling EARLY Golden PP, Sympatico, Meridian, Shan pregs

RI-VAL-RE OBSRVR NIKKI-ET GTPI 2276Selling Earnhardt P, Galaxy, Shan pregs

RI-VAL-RE MOM ELEGANCE-ET VG-85 GTPI 2238Selling EARLY Golden PP pregs

RI-VAL-RE LB ROSE-P-RED-ET GP83 GTPI 1872Transmitting high genomics, selling Earnhardt P, Galaxy, S Effect P, Shan, Showdown pregs

RI-VAL-RE ADV WIN GO-RED-ET EX-90 EX-MS GTPI 1797Selling Win Go’s EARLY Golden PP, Relief P, S Effect P, Dolo pregsSelling from Win Go’s RC Observer GTPI 2101 EARLY Golden PP, Earnhardt P, Relief P, Dolo P pregs

HARVUE ROY FROSTY EX-97 EX-MS2X All-American, Selling Frosty’s 2150 GTPI Shamrock, HIGHEST GTPI Frosty in the World!

RONELEE BOLIVER DREARY-ET VG-86 GTPI 2136Several dtrs sell from Dreary incl 2417 GTPI Super Large, 2387 GTPI Punch

MORNINGVIEW SUPER DEANN GTPI 2309Super from Roxy family, Selling Deann’s 2456 GTPI 3564 DGV McCutchen

CLEAR-ECHO ROSS 2331-ET GTPI 2072From EX94 Ramo 1200, Offerings from Ross incl 2428 GTPI Uno, 2394 Mogul, 2310 GTPI Uno

TOM-ANNA 2232 SIGNIF-P-ET GTPI 18462232 Signif-P, #2 PO Cow of Breed, SELLS w/ 1st Choice Golden PP guaranteed PP and Grafeeti mat sis!

RONELEE ROSS DECORE-ET GTPI 2231Toystory Darva EX92 then Dabble! Selling Decore’s Large dtr GTPI 2414

Photo Credits: Frosty & Dreary © Beth Herges, Deann & Ross © Cybil FisherWin Go, Rose-P, Nikki & Observer © Frank Robinson, Elegance © Jenny Thomas

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