Junior South Devon Board Elected

The North American South Devon Junior Association (NASDJA) elected new officers and directors during its annual meeting held in conjunction with the 2007 ‘Junior Nationals’, June 27-30 at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

The new NASDJA board pictured from left to right: Abe Fick, Ellsworth, Wisc., director; Brent Holmes, Williams Bay, Wisc., director; Jill McClenathan, Brooklyn, Iowa, secretary; Niki Koscielniak, Hillman, Minn., president; Jordan Vander Molen, Sully, Iowa, vice president and Lane Giess, Pierz, Minn., director.

The newly elected officers and directors will serve a two-year term on the NASDJA board. For more information about junior South Devon programs and events visit the website at www.southdevon.com or call 303-770-3130.

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Juniors ‘Rounded-Up their Best for the 2007’ Junior National’s in Cowboy Country

North American South Devon Junior Association members rounded-up their best steers and heifers, judging contest techniques, marketing knowledge and quiz bowl skills and headed to the 2007 ‘Junior Nationals’ to compete against juniors from across the U.S. for national titles, June 27-30.

Hosted by the University of Wyoming in Laramie the four-day event was a huge success. “It was the best ever,” said Niki Koscielniak, newly-elected NASDJA president.

Participants were given the opportunity to compete in a quiz bowl, prepared by University of Wyoming students, a judging contest, conducted by the University of Wyoming Livestock Judging Coach, Lance Miller, a marketing contest, where juniors were given the opportunity to learn and present their marketing skills to Dr. Doug Hixon and a local rancher, Dave Whitman and a junior steer and heifer show judged by Kevin Nickel, Veteran, Wyo.

In addition, a full schedule of events included a tour of the University of Wyoming Beef Unit and main campus, a competitive Ag Olympics, the opportunity to take a trip to the mountains and a junior dance.

The NASDJA also elected a new junior board at the event and two new youth ambassadors were selected. Leading the association for the coming year is President, Niki Koscielniak, Hillman, Minn.; Vice President, Jordan Vander Molen, Sully, Iowa; Secretary, Jill McClenathan, Brooklyn, Iowa and Directors, Lane Giess, Pierz, Minn., Abe Fick, Ellsworth, Wisc. and Brent Holmes, Williams Bay, Wisc.

Albany County Extension Agent, Kellie Chichester and Gloria Parker, both of Laramie selected Leah Giess, Pierz, Minn., as the new junior youth ambassador and Jill McClenathan, Brooklyn, Iowa as the new senior ambassador.

Judge Nickel evaluated the steers and heifers and selected MJB Strawberry 6621S, a March 3, 2006 daughter of DLC Royal Lad 21, shown by Curtis Doubet, Parker, Colo., as his Supreme Champion. Curtis also took home the coveted honor of Outstanding Junior Herdsman and Champion Intermediate Showman.

In the Pee Wee division of the showmanship competition, Justin Doubet, Parker, Colo. was selected as the champion and Garrett Steinlicht, Valley Falls, Kan., was the reserve. Taylor Ohlde, Easton, Kan., was selected as the junior showmanship champion with Makayla Hoffman, Effingham, Kan. as the reserve. Zack Langley, Hutchinson, Kan. was selected as the reserve intermediate showman. In the senior division, Amanda Fromberg, Mont. was named the champion senior showman and Alexa Hoffman, New York Mills, Minn., was the reserve champion senior showman.

Lane and Leah Giess, Pierz, Minn., tied for Premier Exhibitor and DarLynn Cattle Company, Pierz, Minn. was selected as the Premier Breeder.

Judging contest winners were: Pee Wee: Justin Doubet, Parker, Colo.; Junior: Taylor Ohlde, Easton, Kan.; Intermediate: Curtis Doubet, Parker, Colo. and Senior: Jordan Vander Molen, Sully, Iowa.

Marketing Contest: Champion Pee Wee Marketing Team: Ty Paisley, Laramie, Wyo., Emilee White, Wadena, Minn., and Justin Doubet, Parker, Colo. Champion Junior Marketing Team: Leah Giess, Pierz, Minn., Taylor Ohlde, Easton, Kan. and Jenna White, Wadena, Minn. Intermediate Marketing Team: Justin, Cody and Curtis Doubet, Parker, Colo. Senior Marketing Team: Spencer Larson, Sauk Rapids, Minn., Briana Jahn, Kerkhoven, Minn. and Niki Koscielniak, Hillman, Minn.

Quiz Bowl: Senior: Briana Jahn, Kerkhoven, Minn.; Intermediate: Brent Holmes, Williams Bay, Wisc.; Junior: Jenna White, Wadena, Minn. and Pee Wee: Paytn Van Wyk, Searsboro, Iowa.

Ag Olympics: Dylan LeBlanc, Pierz, Minn., Brandon Van Wyk, Searsboro, Iowa, Zack Langley, Hutchinson, Kan. and Spencer Larson, Sauk Rapids, Minn.

The Wisconsin group was awarded the Golden Pitchfork.

The 2007 South Devon ‘Junior Nationals’ was dedicated to Jim and Mary Brown, MJB Ranch, Lodge Grass, Mont., for their support of the North American South Devon Junior Association.

The 2008 ‘Junior Nationals’ will be held June 19-21 at the Pierce County Fairgrounds in Ellsworth, Wisc.

Thank you for your support!

University of Wyoming
Dr. Steve Paisley
Dr. Doug Hixon
Lance Miller
Dana Rowland
Frances Niemela
Dave Moore
Travis Smith
Dave Whitman
Kellie Chichester
Gloria Parker
Ty Paisley

Todd Leonard
Lance Brantner
Scott Borchardt
Jane Homan
Dahl Land & Cattle
Holmestead Farm
KNN South Devons
Burgess Ranches
Midland Bull Test
MJB Ranch
Nichols Farms
Keefer Ridge Cattle Co.
Eberspacher Enterprises
Popken South Devon
Jim Faulstich
Lee Englehardt
Ken Hille
Windmill Livestock
George Blatchley
Dan & Julie Hoffman
Northern States South Devon Association
Sherry Doubet
Showboat Cattle Company
DarLynn Cattle Company
Kevin Nickel
Marsha Zimmerman
Elk Creek South Devon
Buscha-Be-Ranch
Terry & Tina Farago
Three Cedars Farm
Western Livestock Reporter
Leah Giess
Lane Giess
Jill McClenathan

Jill McClenathan, Brooklyn, Iowa (left) and Leah Giess, Pierz, Minn. were selected as the new NASDA youth ambassadors.

2007 NASDJA ‘Junior Nationals’
Dedicated to Jim and Mary Brown, MJB Ranch, Lodge Grass, Montana
Thank you for your continued support of the North American South Devon Junior Association

Golden Pitchfork Award – Wisconsin Group

Supreme Champion Female and Grand Champion Purebred Heifer, MJB Strawberry 6621S, a March 3, 2006 daughter of DLC Royal Lad 21, shown by Curtis Doubet, Parker, Colo. Curtis was also named the Champion Intermediate Showman, Outstanding Junior Herdsman and was the winner of the intermediate division of the judging contest.

Reserve Champion Purebred Heifer and Champion Junior Heifer Calf, HS Atiya 127T, a Jan. 27, 2007 daughter of 8008, shown by Makayla Hoffman, Effingham, Kan. Makayla was also the 2007 Reserve Champion Junior Showman.

Grand Champion Percentage Heifer, BS 13S, an Oct. 16, 2006 daughter of 8008, shown by Zack Langley, Hutchinson, Kan. Zack was also selected as the 2007 Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman.

Reserve Champion Percentage Heifer, BS 69S, an Oct. 7, 2006 daughter of 8008, shown by Kyle Zimmerman, Holton, Kan.

Grand Champion Steer, MJB Blazer, a Feb. 2, 2006 son of CNS Dream On L186, shown by Curtis Doubet, Parker, Colo.

Reserve Champion Steer, HS Wiskers 422S, an April 22, 2006 son of JP Magic 94M, shown by Zane Ward, Denison, Kan.

Champion Pee Wee Marketing Team (from left) Ty Paisley, Laramie, Wyo., Emilee White, Wadena, Minn. and Justin Doubet, Parker, Colo.

Champion Junior Marketing Team (from left) Leah Giess, Pierz, Minn., Taylor Ohlde, Easton, Kan. and Jenna White, Wadena, Minn.

Champion Intermediate Marketing Team (from left) Justin, Cody and Curtis Doubet, Parker, Colo.

Champion Senior Marketing Team (from left) Briana Jahn, Kerkhoven, Minn., Spencer Larson, Sauk Rapids, Minn. and Niki Koscielniak, Hillman, Minn.

Premier Exhibitor – Lane and Leah Giess, Pierz, Minn.

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2007 Minnesota Beef Expo – A Phenomenal Success
South Devon Juniors Shine in Judging Contest, Showmanship and Junior Show

The Eighth Annual Minnesota Beef Expo (MNBE), held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Thursday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 was a phenomenal success.

Breeders and youth from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota attended the four-day event, which included a judging contest, a showmanship competition, cattle sales and a junior show with 550 head of livestock competing for over $10,000 in prize money. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, livestock enthusiasts from all breeds worked together and achieved the results of our most successful Minnesota Beef Expo, said coordinator Michelle Fickett.

The Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program (MYBEP) awarded heifer calves to six FFA and 4-H youth from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Each winner is responsible for raising, breeding and maintaining complete records on care of the animal while providing monthly progress reports to the original owner and the Minnesota Beef Expo. Over 60 entries were received for the fourth year of the program. This overwhelming response is a tribute to the excellent youth in the beef industry today, said Fickett. Amanda Jensen, Springfield, Minn., received the South Devon heifer donated by the Northern States South Devon Association.

Grand Champion South Devon Female went to DLCC Maggie May 11 T, a March 10, 2007 daughter of DLCC Pikachu, shown by Leah Giess, Pierz, Minn. Leah also made the final cut in a very competitive showmanship competition and went home with a $100 savings bond for the Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showmanship honors.

DLCC Sierra 82S, a March 26, 2006 daughter of DLCC Sure Thing 34P took home the Reserve Grand Champion Female trophy. She was shown by Lane Giess, Pierz, Minn.

The Ellsworth FFA, with two North American South Devon Association members, Abe Fick and Paige Nelson on their team took second place in the Senior Livestock Judging competition.

The Minnesota Beef Expo experienced record crowds for the sale show and sales. Topping the South Devon sale show was DLCC Satin 42S, a March 28, 2006 daughter of DLCC Sure Enuf. She sold to Everett Papke, Eau Claire, Wisc., for $1,950. Reserve Grand Champion Female in the sale show was DLCC Sindy 154S, a daughter of DLCC Polled Pro. She sold to Scott and Brent Holmes, Williams Bay, Wisc., for $1,500. 10 South Devon females averaged $1,200.

Winner of the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience South Devon heifer was Amanda Jensen, Springfield, Minn.

Grand Champion South Devon Female, DLCC Maggie May 11T, a March 10, 2007 daughter of DLCC Pikachu, shown by Leah Giess, Pierz, Minn.

Reserve Grand Champion South Devon Female, DLCC Sierra 82S, a March 26, 2006 daughter of DLCC Sure Thing 34P, shown by Lane Giess, Pierz, Minn.