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"Veronica" - Handling It All with Grace

January 2005

Huronia Centurion Veronica 20F proved to the world what a true National Champion is made of at the 2004 All American Jersey Show on Monday, November 8, 2004.

The 2002 Reserve National Grand Champion took a year off from the show circuit, and came back in 2004 as strong as ever. Over the past two years she has changed ownership, been a part of an extensive flush program and traveled across the United States this fall for shows. This four-year-old cow handled it with grace as she was named Grand Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion at the World Dairy Expo in October. But, that was only the beginning for her new owners Arethusa Farm in Litchfield, Conn.

“Veronica” hit the green shavings in Freedom Hall and captured the title of National Grand Champion to add to her ever growing list of accomplishments.

Taking home the Reserve Grand Champion honor was eight-year-old, Robin Acres Ren Alpha 10F. She was exhibited by Ted and Diane Smart and Family, Amanda Curtis and Alexis Roe, Anna, Ohio.

Judging the show this year was no stranger to the winners circle at the All American Jersey Show. Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky., and her husband Jeff Core served as her Associate judge. During the day the two sorted through the 355 cows and heifers.

The Champions of the Day

“I am honored to be in this spot today,” Core told a packed arena. “I literally grew up in this arena and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the opportunity and I wouldn’t trade this moment for anything.”

Udders and style and balance were the key for the winners of all of the classes throughout the day.

“I am going with the cow that I fell in love with at first sight for my Intermediate Champion,” said Core.

Hillary Horst, Bristow, Iowa, and her junior two-year-old, GCJ Jade Varsity, headed to the center of the ring to claim her banner and rosette. “Varsity” was exhibited by a partnership of Robert A. Horst and Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va.

Claiming Reserve Intermediate Champion was Family Hill SD Favorite, bred, owned and exhibited by Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.

“These two cows just blend together and are a more complete package with their style and balance,” explained Core.

The selection for Senior Champion came down to the first place four-year-old and the Aged Cow, “Veronica” and “Alpha.”

“These two cows just put it all together for us today” said Core of her picks for the Senior and Reserve Senior Champions.

Total Performance Winners

The Premier Performance Cow and winner of the Allen D. Meyer Challenge Trophy, as well as $2,000, was the fifth place cow in the National Jersey Jug Futurity, Sunset Canyon Hallmark Belle 1-ET. She is owned and exhibited by Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore. She received a score of 92 out of 100 points, based on her fifth place finish and a yield deviation of +3,295M, +181F, and +119P.

WF Barber Harmony, second in the junior three-year-old class, took home a check for $1,000 sponsored by Arm and Hammer. “Harmony” was exhibited by Waverly Farms, Clear Brook, Va.

A total of $7,000 was offered for the Premier Performance class at the 2004 All American Jersey Show. Individual placing sponsors can be found on page 34.

Junior Females

Two maternal sisters took home the Junior and Reserve Junior Champion honors.

“The spring yearlings are a pretty easy decision for me,” judge Core said. “I thought it was the strongest class of the day and they are two outstanding individuals.”

Jewels Deluxe Model-ET captured Junior Champion honor for Ehrhardt Farms, Baldwin, Md. While Jewel of the Nile-ET owned by Lorne Ella, Hornsby, Ontario, Canada, captured reserve champion honors. They are daughters of last years first place five-year-old, Hollylane Jewels Jasmine.

Special Awards

Best bred and owned cow of the show was Pleasant Nook First P Indigo, exhibited by Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash. He received the Kevin and Darlene Williams Trophy and a semen tank donated by MVE Chart.

Winning the Nasco Type and Production award this year was Pine Creek Sparkler Jan, exhibited by Kevin Reichard and Family and Brandi Stevens, Indianapolis, Ind.

Waverly Farm won their twelvfth Premier Exhibitor award and received the Brentwood Farms Trophy. They also won the Oak Breeze Farm Trophy for Premier Breeder of the All American Jersey Show.

The state of Ohio captured the state herd trophy. The state of Maryland came in a close second to the Buckeye state.

The New Hampshire Jersey Cattle Club Trophy for top lady showman was presented to Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan. Bill House, Camden, Ohio, took home the Ohio Jersey Breeders Trophy for top male showman.

Premier Performance Sire of the 2004 All American Jersey Show was Giprat Belles Jade-ET, the Valleystream J I S son of the world reknown, Duncan Belle. This award is given on the basis of class placing and yield deviations for no more than six daughters, plus 25% of the sire’s JPI.

Winning the Bourne-Le Seuer Trophy for the best barn exhibit was Waverly Farm.

The Class Winners

“It is a real honor to here to line these cattle up today,” said judge Core after the 29 milking yearlings were placed.

“I started the class today with a heifer that for me is just the most complete heifer today,” continued Core as she described Stora of Oblong Valley exhibited by Justin Burdette, Howard Binder Jr. and Waverly Farm, Mercersburg, Pa. “She is extremely stylish on parade . . . I like the youthfulness of her udder as it is very strongly attached.” She was named best udder of the class.

“I followed her with the beautiful framed cow that follows the pattern of the first place cow with style and balance,” said Core of Hillacres Wish Upon A Star, shown by Gene and Kathy Iager, Fulton, Md.

The third place individual, Deans Star Bright, owned by Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Rachel L. White, New Castle, Ind., was named the second best udder of the class.

Milking senior yearling (29 shown)
Class sponsored by DeMent Jerseys and Jordan Jerseys
1. Stora of Oblong Valley, Justin Burdette, Howard E. Binder Jr., and Waverly Farm, Mercersburg, Pa., 1ST best udder; 2. Hillacres Wish Upon A Star, Gene and Kathy Iager, Fulton, Md., 1ST premier performance cow; 3. Deans Star Bright, Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Rachel L. White, New Castle, Ind., 2ND best udder, best bred and owned; 4. Sunset Canyon Rebel Baby, Nathan A. Jensen, Beaver, Ore., 5. Laguna Jade Brie, Joey Rocha, Tillamook, Ore.; 6. Deerview Ella Arlinda, Wayne and Kelsey Lutz, Mocksville, NC, 2ND premier performance cow; 7. Grove Amadeo Marge, Myers Jersey Farm and Brent, Emily and Logan Myers, Troy, Ohio; 8. Millers Response Tracy, Dick Miller and Family Osgood, Ind.; 9. Furor Imp Nadine 465 of Oakhaven, Oakhaven Jerseys Galloway, Ohio; 10. Bachelors Grover Barbie 873, Max and Steve Bachelor and Family, Angola, Ind.; PA Protein Award—Bachelors Roy Nanny 865, Max and Steve Bachelor and Family, 11th in class

In a class of 37 junior two-year-olds, GCJ Jade Varsity caught the eye and heart of judge Core.

“We started with the cow that we just really fell in love with,” said Core. “You just love the quality that this cow exhibits . . . She has a beautiful frame and has the style and balance we are looking for.”

“Varsity,” exhibited by Robert A. Horst and Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., placed over WF Counciller Dallas, owned by Zachary Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., on her “udder qualities.”

Following the two beautiful framed cows was last years Reserve Junior Champion, Harbor Creste TG Patty Cake, owned by Michael and Leah Birch, White Hall, Md.

Junior 2-yr.-old cow (37 shown)
Class sponsored by C. Scott Mayfield Memorial
1. GCJ Jade Varsity, (S: Giprat Belles Jade-ET, D: RH Leverage Virginia), Robert A. Horst and Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., 1ST best udder, 1ST premier performance cow, intermediate champion; 2. WF Counciller Dallas, Zachary M. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va, 2ND best udder, best bred and owned; 3. Harbor Creste TG Patty Cake, Michael and Leah Birch, White Hall, Md.; 4. Sunny Lea Furor Donna, Duane and Jeanne Midtling, Michael and Julie Duckett, Rudolph, Wis.; 5. Ratliff CK Monique, Christy and Ron Ratliff, Garnett, Kan.; 6. Piedmont Duke Candy, Zachary M. Stiles; 7. Bachelors Rocco Ellen 829, Max and Steve Bachelor and Family; 8. SSF Eddie Lauren, Jennifer Luchsinger, Syracuse, N.Y.; 9. AJF Charismatic Rave, Dale A. Anderson, New Philadelphia, Ohio, 2ND premier performance cow; 10. Cowbell Councillor Praline, Peter Vail and Ken Beneke, Millerton, N.Y.; PA Protein Award—Nobledale Barkly Violin-ET, Maria Jo Noble, Gillett, Pa., 25TH in the class

After placing second a year ago in the milking yearling class, DeMents Jade Hope, exhibited by Janell M. Baum, Kenney, Ill., captured top spot in the senior two-year-old class.

“These first two heifers excell in the udder department – an area that is very near and dear to my heart,” commented Core on the class.

She continued, “I like the way she carries her udder. It is very high up against her body and I love the height and width of the rear udder.”
JWH Councillers Sweet Pea, exhibited by Jacob Hershberger and Smarts Jerseys, Anna, Ohio, was cited as “a similar and real quality cow” in her second spot. While the “strong and powerful” Laguna Sambo Sheila took home third for Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M.

Senior 2-yr.-old cow (30 shown)
Class sponsored by Deerview Jerseys
1. DeMents Jade Hope, Janell M. Baum, Kenney, Ill, 1ST best udder, best bred and owned; 2. JWH Councillers Sweet Pea, Jacob Hershberger and Smarts Jerseys, Anna, Ohio, 2ND best udder, 1ST premier performance cow; 3. Laguna Sambo Shelia, Buster Goff, Hobbs, N.M.; 4. Four Springs Remake Cookie, Ron and Christy Ratliff and Frank Pretz and Mike Kennedy, Garnett, Kan.; 5. Mohrfield Glossy, Budjon Farms, Lomira, Wis.; 6. WF Jade Shauna, Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va, 2ND premier performance cow; 7. Ronde Jade Rachael, Peter Vail and Ken Beneke; 8. Family Hill Perfect Lucky-ET, Ryan A. Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.; 9. Barber Image Whistle, Bush River Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 10. WVV James Toss-Up Sue, Robert W. Brown and Family, Centerburg, Ohio; Actual protein award—Bachelors Regency Kassi 801, Max and Steve Bachelor and Family, 20TH in the class

“We have a pretty handy winner in the first place cow” said Core of Family Hill SD Favorite, owned by Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash.

“We like the silkiness, dairyness and youthfulness of this cow,” remarked Core.

She placed over WF Barber Harmony, exhibited by Waverly Farm on her “quality udder.” Following the pair in third was “the strong, powerful cow” Van De Seneca Jodie Judy owned by Matt and Ruth Boyce, Alliance, Ohio.

Junior 3-yr.-old cow (29 shown)
Class sponsored by Select Sires, Inc.
1. Family Hill SD Favorite, (S: Shamrock Duaiseoir, D: Pleasant Nook Berretta Felice), Ryan A. Lancaster, 1ST best udder, reserve intermediate champion; 2. WF Barber Harmony, Waverly Farm, Clear Brook, Va., 2ND best udder, 1ST premier performance cow, reserve premier performance cow overall; 3. Van De Seneca Jodie Judy, Matt Boyce and Family, Alliance, Ohio, 2ND premier performance cow; 4. Debcott SC Catera, Scott and Deb Jirschele and Henry P. Bartel, Stratford, Wis.; 5. Millers Majestic Honey, Dick Miller and Family; 6. Murray Furor Tammy, Joey Pendleton and Brundige Freeman, Fulton, Ky.; 7. Juliannas Deluxe Justine-ET, C. Fisher, W. Holz, E. Kueffner, and T. Packard, Boonsboro, Md.; 8. SHF Renaissance Faline-ET, Peter Vail and Ken Beneke; 9. Homeridge F P Lisa 2, Ken and Kathy Elliott and Budjon Farms, Marshall, Wis.; 10. Stan-J RSJ Jellybean, Stanfield Jerseys and Hannah and Heath Geyer, Ft. Loramie, Ohio; Actual protein award—Elliotts Dean Savannah-ET, Peter Vail and Ken Beneke, 11TH in the class

The Grand Champion of the Junior Show won her class for her new owners, Dr. Scott Armbrust, Mike and Julie Duckett and Nabholz Farm, Rudolph, Wis. Llolyn Jude Griffen-ET topped the class of 31 senior three-year-olds.

“The first two cows you just can’t deny their overall size and scale and good quality udders to go with them,” commented Core.

She continued, “We are putting the first best udder on the second cow, as we prefer the way her fore udder blends in and her depth of cleft.” Rockin J Jade Victoria, exhibited by Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va., placed over the “well-balanced and silky” Bri-Lin Renaissance Salsa-ET owned and exhibited by Michael Duckett and Julie Junemann.

Senior 3-yr.-old cow (31 shown)
Class sponsored by Senn-Sational Jerseys
1. Llolyn Jude Griffen-ET, Dr. Scott Armbrust and Mike and Julie Duckett and Nabholz Farm, Rudolph, WI, 2ND best udder; 2. Rockin J Jade Victoria, Todd Stiles, Clear Brook, Va, 1ST best udder, 1ST premier performance cow; 3. Bri-Lin Renaissance Salsa-ET, Michael Duckett and Julie Junemann, Rudolph, Wis.; 4. Harbor Creste Primetime Marykate, Peter Vail and Ken Beneke, yield deviation protein award; 5. WVV Councillers Fantasy, Mike Heath and Rick and Shannon Allyn, Westminster, Md.; 6. Juno Piedmont Bree, Robert W. Brown and Family, best bred and owned; 7. Senn-Sational Lemvig Gypsy, Lori Senn, Newberry, S.C., 2ND premier performance cow; 8. Tower Vue Terror, Scott M. Walton, Carlisle, Pa.; 9. Franken Blaze Heide, Kevin Reichard and Greg Hoegger and Brandi Stevens, Indianapolis, Ind.; 10. Premonition Dream Date, Stephen H., Bradley S., John M., Alissa K. and A. White, New Castle, Ind.

The cow that has been the talk of the 2004 show season made her appearance in a class of 24 four-year-old cows. Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, exhibited by Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., did not disappoint the ringside spectators or judges.

“This cow that I am starting with excels in her overall balance and correctness,” said Core of her winner. “You have to love the spring or rib she has when you stand behind her.”

She continued, “You love the height and width to read udder. She is just an exceptional animal.”

Following her in second and third were the first senior three-year-old from a year ago — Bridgeview RM Design, exhibited by Peter Vail and Ken Beneke, and Hermitage Counciller Sheeba, last year’s Reserve Intermediate Champion exhibited by Todd Stiles.

4-yr.-old cow (26 shown)
Class sponsored by Embryo Transfer Services and Nettle Creek Jerseys
1. Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, (S: Sooner Centurion-ET, D: Genesis Renaissance Vivianne), Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn., 1ST best udder, 1ST premier performance cow, senior and grand champion; 2. Bridgeview RM Design, Peter Vail and Ken Beneke, 2ND best udder; 3. Hermitage Counciller Sheba, Todd Stiles; 4. Huronia GD Grace 24J, Ted and Diane Smart and Family and Amanda Curtis and Alexis Roe, Anna, Ohio; 5. Butterfield Polo Sweet, Ron and Christy Ratliff; 6. Ratliff F Prize Precious, Christy Ratliff, Garnett, Kan., best bred and owned; 7. Senn-Sational Remake Aprilaire-ET, Lorie Senn, 2ND premier performance cow; 8. Valhalla Commando Signe, Tom Lyon, Westfield, Wis.; 9. Smart Remake Enchantment, Craig A. Martin, Olivet, Mich.; 10. Jades Sambo Brownie, David C. Blankenship, Beech Bluff, Tenn.; Actual protein award—WF Bomber Cayla, Claire Dufford, Clear Brook, Va., 17TH in the class

“We have been going with udders all day and this class is no different,” described Core of the five-year-old cows.

Pleasant Nook First P Indigo, exhibited by Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., took home the blue ribbon and first best udder.

Her advantage in “having a bit more width and being stronger in her pastern” carried her over Responses Cheryl, owned by Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Rachel L. White. In third place was last year’s Reserve National Grand Champion, Pine Creek Sparkle Jan owned by Kevin Reichard and Brandi Stevens, Indianapolis, Ind.

5-yr.-old cow (18 shown)
Class sponsored by Stanfield Jerseys and Smart Jerseys
1. Pleasant Nook First P Indigo, Aaron Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., 1ST best udder, 1ST premier performance cow, best bred and owned; 2. Responses Cheryl, Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Rachel L. White, 2ND best udder; 3. Pine Creek Sparkle Jan, Kevin Reichard and Brandi Stevens, Indianapolis, Ind., Nasco type and production award winner; 4. SAR Sambo Tally, Tammie Stiles French, Woodstock, Va.; 5. Pleasant Nook Sambo Teal, Scott M. Walton; 6. JEMI Madam Pitino, Golddust Syndicate and R. J. Doran, Newberry, S.C., 2ND premier performance cow; 7. Peninsula Jade Leanne, Brier Hill Farm LLC and Charles Luchsinger, East Syracuse, N.Y.; 8. Lil Buster Juno Victoria 21H, Ron and Christy Ratliff and Frank Pretz; 9. Bachelors Sambo Emmy 661, Max and Steve Bachelor and Family; 10 WF Avery Casey, Paul L. Stiles, Clear Brook, Va.; Actual protein winner—SAR Centurion Brooke, Clifford and Priscilla Stiles and Timmy and Tammie French, Woodstock, Va., 13TH in the class

Robin Acres Ren Alpha 10F “walked away easily” with the class for Judge Core. She is owned and exhibited by Ted and Diane Smart and Amanda Curtis and Alexis Roe, Anna, Ohio.

“I think you have to admire an eight-year-old cow that comes out looking this nice. She has been milking since last December and is still ultra dairy and sharp,” described Core. “I don’t know how you can ask her to do more than she is doing for us today.”

WF B Pride Dime, owned by Waverly Farm was described as “a real nice cow to follow her.” Core commented, “You have to like the strength and width she carries.”

Spring Valley Prime Heather, owned by Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md., followed in third.

Aged cow (14 shown)
Class sponsored by Alta Genetics and Jerseyland Sires
1. Robin Acres Ren Alpha 10F, (S: Hollylane Renaissance, D: Robin Acres Sequel Alise 3X), Ted and Diane Smart and Family and Amanda Curtis and Alexis Roe, 1ST best udder, reserve senior and reserve grand champion; 2. WF B Pride Dime, Waverly Farm, 2ND best udder, 2ND premier performance cow, best bred and owned; 3. Pleasant Valley Prime Heather, Spring Valley Farm Jerseys, Westminster, Md, 1ST premier performance cow; 4. Franken Renaissance Angela, Golddust Syndicate and UHT Enterprises and Canaan Jerseys, Newberry, S.C.; 5. Cottonwood Galactic Mary Alice, Neal and Dusty Schirm, and Waverly Farm and Sarah Martin, Canal Winchester, Ohio; 6. Sparkler Loreal, Deb and Scott Jirschele, Stratford, Wis.; 7. Woodruffs Lester Elvira, Erika Graves and Jacob Morgan and Dusty Alltop, Urbana, Ohio, actual protein winner; 8. Glenamore Top Rachel, Ron and Christy Ratliff; 9. Ronada Ren Suzi, Waverly and Nabholz, Clear Brook, Va.; 10. Pine Creek Remake Mel, Peter Vail and Ken Beneke

First place Premier Performance winners in each of the milking classes received the Tracy Stiles Memorial Award from the Jer-Nan Associates.

Premier performance cow (16 shown)
1. Sunset Canyon Hallmark Belle 1-ET, (S: Schultz Brook Hallmark, D: Giprat B Midnight Shadow-ET), Eric Leonard Silva, Beaver, Ore., $2,000; 2. WF Barber Harmony, (S: WF/L&M Duncan Barber-ET, D: Curtseys KJ Holly), Waverly Farm, $1,000; 3. Van De Seneca Jodie Judy, Matt and Ruth Boyce, $250; 4. JEMI Madam Pitino, Golddust Syndicate and R. J. Doran, $250; 5. Senn-Sational Remake Aprilaire-ET, Frank M. Senn and Sons; $250; 6. Huronia Centurion Veronica 20J, Arethusa Farm, $250; 7. Pleasant Nook First P Indigo, Aaron Lancaster, $250; 8. Senn-Sational Lemvig Gypsy, Frank M. Senn and Sons, $250; 9. JWH Councillers Sweet Pea, Smarts Jerseys and Jacob Hershberger, $250; 10. SAR Andre, Tammie Stiles-French, $250

The Heifer Classes

Beginning the heifer classes was the intermediate calf class. This class is a mix each year of junior and intermediate calves.

Family Hill Avery Feather owned by Aaron Lancaster, won the class for the judges.

“The heifer we started with excels in her overall size and scale and is extremely well-balanced,” raved Core. “She has a lot of style out on the move.”

She was followed by a “real stylish” heifer owned by Norman E. Nabholz and Waverly Farm, West Union, Iowa, – Nabholz WF Teejay. In third was Jims Regal lady owned by David Blankenship, Beech Bluff, Tenn.

Intermediate heifer calf (42 shown)
1. Family Hill Avery Feather, Aaron Lancaster; 2. Nabholz WF Teejay, Norman E. Nabholz and Waverly Farm, West Union, Iowa; 3. Jims Regal Lady, David C. Blankenship; 4. Meri-Acres Deluxe Sandy-P, Peggy A. Bennett, Albion, N.Y., PA protein award; 5. Smart J Imp Nate Gunner Gallery, Ted and Diane Smart and Family, and Amanda Curtis and Alexis Roe; 6. Millers Easton Shelby, Dick Miller and Family; 7. Locust-Ayr Deluxe Hawaii, Jonathan Sanders, Taneytown , Md.; 8. SV Heaths Prime Beyonce, Mackenzie Poole, Westminster, Md.; 9. Smart J I Nate Gunner Cashmere, Ted and Diane Smart and Family, and Amanda Curtis and Alexis Roe; 10. WC Kilowatt Zanettie, Ryan Massey, Wartrace, Tenn.

“An exceptionally nice group here a the top and a fairly close placing here at the top,” enthusiased judge Core on the senior calf class. Taking home the blue ribbon was South Mountain Santana, exhibited by Ernest W. Kueffner, Terri L. Packard and David S. Parker, Boonsboro, Md.
“She has an overall advantage in length of body, as she is longer and leaner in the neck and longer from her shoulder to hip bone and her hip bone to pin bone,” continued Core.

Following “Santana” in second was SV Jade Sammie, exhibited by Mike Heath, Rick and Shannon Allyn and Kelly Barbee Westminster, Md. Her “height and width” carried her over SV Hercules Sharla, exhibited by Ryan Poole, Westminster, Md.

Senior heifer calf (35 shown)
Class sponsored by Arethusa Farm
1. South Mountain Santana, Ernest W. Kueffner, Terri L. Packard and David S. Parker, Boonsboro, Md.; 2. SV Jade Sammie, Mike Heath, and Rick and Shannon Allyn and Kelly Barbee, Westminster, Md.; 3. SV Hercules Sharla, Ryan Poole, Westminster, Md.; 4. Eclispes Mona, Stephen H., Bradley S., John M. and Ann M. White, New Castle, Ind.; 5. Patricia Furor of Ratliff-ET, Christy Ratliff; 6. Hard Core Duncan Furry, Todd Stiles; 7. Ty-Ly-View Rendition Sunlight, Rebecca L. Black, Liberty, Pa.; 8. Locust Ayr Deluxe Heather, Ryan M. Haines, Taneytown , Md.; 9. KEK Jude Jackie, Kenneth E. Knoop and Family, Sidney, Ohio; 10. Jades Sassy, David C. Blankenship; PA protein award—Gabys Iatola Zircon-ET, Jessica Fitzgerald, Greeneville, Tenn., 18TH in the class

DKG Duke Surprise, exhibited by John, Donna, Jeromy and Gretchen Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio took first place honors in the summer yearling class.

“She has the same type of upstandingness, length of body, and height at the withers of my other class winners and I felt I have to start the class with her,” said Core.

Following in second was a “well-balanced and stylish heifer that you would like to see a bit more leg under her,” said Core. Dustin Izzie, owned by Logan Elmore, Elizabethtown, Ky., placed over Partee Furor Glimmer, exhibited by Bryan Kennedy, Garnett, Kan.

Summer yearling heifer (21 shown)
Class sponsored by Oakhaven Jerseys, Jerry and John Lemmermen
1. DKG Duke Surprise, John, Donna, Jeromy and Gretchen Greiwe, Sidney, Ohio; 2. Dustin Izzie, Logan Elmore, Elizabethtown, Ky.; 3. Partee Furor Glimmer, Bryan Kennedy, Garnett, Kan.; 4. Deerview JW Gal-ET, Wayne and Kelsey Lutz, Mocksville, N.C.; 5. HFJ Design Prudence, House Family Jerseys, Joel Bourne and Bob Brown, Ansonia, Ohio; 6. Majesty of Oblong Valley, Peggy Bennett and Fred Petzold, Albion, N.Y.; 7. Smart Nate Gunner Caress, Ted and Diane Smart and Family, and Amanda Curtis and Alexis Roe; 8. Rivercross JW Flower, Ken and Kathy Elliott and Budjon Farms, Marshall, Wis.; 9. Oak Ridge Kaptain Peaches, James and Rita Tisol, Chippewa Falls, Wis.; 10. SHF Just Wait Tammy, Ashley Denny, Telford, Tenn; PA protein award—Carebear Rebel Babe, Jeffrey Van Patten, Preble, N.Y., 16TH in the class

The Junior Champion and Reserve Junior Champion hailed from the junior yearling class.

“This is an exceptional group of heifers and one of the strongest classes today,” enthusiased Core.

The “easy winner” Jewels Deluxe Model-ET owned by Ehrhardt Farms, Baldwin, Md., had the “size, strength, and angularity” that the Cores were looking for.

Her maternal sister stood second to her. Jewel of the Nile-ET, owned and exhibited by Lorne Ella, Hornsby, Ontario, Canada, followed the pattern of the first heifer. Her length and width carried her over Hillarcres Veronicas Vinca, exhibited by Kevin Reichard and Family and Brandi Stevens.

Junior yearling heifer (26 shown)
1. Jewels Deluxe Model-ET, (S: Elliotts Renaissance Deluxe, D: Hollylane Jewels Jasmine), Ehrhardt Farms, Baldwin, Md., jr. champ.; 2. Jewel of the Nile-ET, (S: Rock Ella Remake-ET, D: Hollylane Jewels Jasmine), Lorne Ella, Hornsby, Ontario, Canada, res. jr. champ.; 3. Hillacres Veronicas Vinca, Kevin Reichard and Family and Brandi Stevens; 4. Tri-Koebel Saturn Natalie, Greta, Ava and Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, Mich.; 5. JEMI HB Deluxe Savor, Jessica Brown, North Lewisburg, Ohio; 6. ELS Brook Furor Patty-ET, Erica Louise Lloyd, Pottstown, Pa.; 7. HLF Furor Bittersweet, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Anderson, New Philadelphia, Ohio; 8. Precious Jewels-ET, Michael Heath and Erhardt Farms and Jeff Stephens, Westminster, Md.; 9. DKG Duke Firecracker, Jeromy John Greiwe; 10. SHF PF Princess Jem, Peter Vail and Ken Beneke

“The heifer I stared with signifies what the other class winners today have been,” explained Core. “She has the size and strength and capacity. She holds herself together extremely well at all times.”

Lesmeister Favour Martha, the Junior Champion of the All American Junior Show captured the class for her owner, Shana L. Dean, Ridgely, Md.

“This is an outstanding heifer in second also. You love the silkiness of the heifer,” raved Core about Dustin Sharon, exhibited by Michael S. Rider, Upton, Ky. Following in third was the “real dairy heifer with style and balance” DKG Duke Fantastic, owned by John Griewe and Family.

Intermediate yearling heifer (17 shown)
1. Lesmeister Favour Martha, Shana L. Dean, Ridgely, Md.; 2. Dustin Sharon, Michael S. Rider, Upton, Ky.; 3. DKG Duke Fantastic, John Griewe and Family, Sidney, Ohio; 4. PSV Deluxe Penelope-P, Skyler Degroft, Cave City, Ky.; 5. Smart Nate Gunner Cher, Amanda R. Curtis, Anna, Ohio; 6. Renmoor Jim Misty, Amelia Wilcox, West Salem, Ohio; 7. BRJ Broadway MBSB Peg Z-92, Bush River Jerseys, and R. J. Doran and Lauren Black, Newberry, S.C.; 8. Bellavista K Saturn Jamie, Tony and Lynette Fuentes and Family, Berne, Ind.; 9. Kellogg Bay Council Haley, Elizabeth Hill, Bristol, Vt.; 10. Caff-E-Hill Judges Maggie, Ashley Caffey, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; PA protein award—KC Impact Kirchie, Bituminous Farm and Kira, Perry, and Ross Andre, Taylor and Morgan Bolinger, Wauseon, Ohio, 17TH in the class

Senior best three (5 shown)
1. Waverly Farm, 2. Ryan A. and Aaron Lancaster, 3. Tammie Stiles-French, 4. Christy Ratliff

Junior best three (5 shown)
1. Erhardt Farms, 2. Griewe and Knoop Jerseys, 3. Smarts Jerseys, 4. Spring Valley Farms

State herd (11 shown)
1. Ohio; 2. Maryland; 3. Indiana; 4. Wisconsin; 5. New York