| |
|
|
Priceless Memories
Can we put a price tag on memories? The kind that put a big smile on
your face and make you laugh out loud. Good memories stay with a person
forever. The national junior Maine-Anjou show brings priceless memories
to the hundreds involved. Many memories are made throughout the week of
junior nationals. Junior participants, parents, grandparents, sisters,
brothers, board members, association members and well, whoever else gets
the privilege to experience the show, go home with an array of new
memories.
|
 |
|
by
Kyla Nesheim
editor/director of communications |
|
Junior Maine-Anjou
members share a special bond among themselves, a bond most kids their
age don’t get the privilege to encounter. A bond for the love of cattle,
being a “farm kid,” being competitive, having sportsmanship, having
respect for your fellow competitors and knowing how to have fun. The
national junior show brings together old and new friends sharing similar
hobbies and interests in the cattle industry. It’s an experience of a
lifetime. |
The national junior show
is a week of friendship, fun, contests and cattle shows. What better way to
spend a week than at junior nationals? Hanging out with friends, competing
at all levels of competition, showing cattle and having a great time in the
process. It teaches a great deal of respect and responsibility.
I walked away with many memories from the 2004 National Junior Show. I
encountered a very talented group of young individuals. These junior members
are talented in every aspect of the industry. At times they can be quite
intimidating. Their brilliance on the cattle and the Maine-Anjou industry is
overwhelming. Keep it up guys, you’re great! You have a bright future ahead
of you. I am positive we could put our junior Maine-Anjou exhibitors up
against a lot of competition and they would come out on top. Thanks for an
enjoyable week.
Junior members showed off their creativity skills in the photography,
poster, state scrapbook and Web site contests. Their cattle skills are
phenomenal in the livestock judging, team grooming, showmanship and
salesmanship contests. Words can’t explain the knowledge and expertise these
junior Maine-Anjou members have in the quiz bowl and public speaking
contests. Cherish these memories and hold them close to you. They will be
some of the best times of your lives. Friendships will be made that will
last a lifetime, knowledge will be gained to aid in future endeavors and
respect will be taught to make you a better person.
Memories truly are priceless!
At this time I would like to send a big thanks out to Daniel Meyers,
Director of Youth Activities at the American Maine-Anjou Association and
Jill Nessler, host state coordinator, Illinois Maine-Anjou Association. A
LOT of hard work went into this junior show and these two individuals had a
lot to show for it. Countless hours are spent putting together an event with
this magnitude. Next time you see or talk to Daniel or Jill remember to show
your appreciation for a great national junior show. Also, thanks to everyone
involved in planning and helping with the 2004 National Junior Maine-Anjou
Show. It was a great success!
|
|
“Got Thank Yous?”
Where does the time go? Those who attended the 2004 National Junior Show a
few short months
ago may be asking the same question. It seems like yesterday we were all
in Springfield, Ill.,
walking, rinsing and fitting those wonderful creations we call Maine-Anjou
cattle. I look back
like it was yesterday remembering funny stories, steep competition and the
memories and
friendships that will last a lifetime!
I would like to thank everyone who made the 2004 National Junior Show a
special event. A
special thank you to Mrs. Jill Nessler and her committees for making
everyone feel welcome.
Also, a huge thanks to Daniel and the office staff, they do a lot of
behind the scenes work and
need to be commended for making our junior association run smoothly! An
event of this size
takes organization and a lot of hard work. I want to encourage you, if you
have not done so
already, to please write thank you notes to those who sponsored an award,
a class you were in or a contest you participated in. Please make sure the
people who made the show possible know you appreciate their support!
Everyone should have written at least one thank you to someone!
As we move into the fall and the national show scene, I want to encourage
you as juniors to
utilize your junior board members. We are here to represent you, so do not
hesitate to ask us for
help or call us with your suggestions. I want to thank my peers for having
faith in me to lead
them into the 2004-2005 year. It is a great honor to represent such a
dynamic breed and a great
group of people that are a part of our breed. So until the next time we
meet, enjoy every moment
left of summer and be sure to thank your parents, grandparents and friends
for making the trips,
putting on the miles and getting you where you need to go!
Sincerely yours,
Marci McDonnell
|
|
|
OPEN SHOW REPORTS
Ozark Empire Fair – Springfield, Mo. – August 2,
2004
Judge: Greg Alsup, Fairgrove, Mo.
Champion Female
HUSS Ms Hustler Exhibited by: Danny Krummel, Neosho
Reserve Champion Female
DRCC Miss New Design Exhibited by: Rashele Blakley, Oologah, Okla.
Champion Bull
4E Ice Cube N370 Exhibited by: Diamonds in the Rough Cattle Co.,
Oologah, Okla.
Reserve Champion Bull
WCC Overload Exhibited by: Danny Krummel, Neosho
|
|
|
JUNIOR SHOW REPORTS
Rocky Mountain Junior Beef Expo – Greeley,
Colo. – May 30, 2004
Regional Junior Maine-Anjou Show
Champion Female
KFEA Sexy Lady Exhibited by: Kendal Bauman, Carpenter, Wyo.
Reserve Champion Female
DRIT Natasha Exhibited by: Kassi Bauman, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Champion MaineTainer Female
HK Miss Business N6042 Exhibited by: Casseday Lohr, Gill
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female
ADN 13N Exhibited by: Cashley Ahlberg, Longmont
Southeastern Regional Junior Show – Perry, Ga.
– July 10, 2004
Held in conjunction with the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity
Judge: Andy Rash, Kewanee, Illinois
Champion Female
TMH Peaches 923N Exhibited by: Emily Frazier, Crandall
Reserve Champion Female
JCEF Ms Allie Exhibited by: Ward Black, Commerce
Hoof and Horn Spring Showdown – Urbana, Ill. –
April 4, 2004
Judge: Jeff Rhode, St. Joseph, Mo.
Champion Female
Exhibited by: Scott Jensen, Bonfield
Reserve Champion Female
Exhibited by: Abby Jones, Pontiac
Kansas Classic – Hutchinson, Kan. – May 2, 2004
Champion Female
Exhibited by: Cole Clanton, Stilwell
Reserve Champion Female
Exhibited by: Cole Clanton, Stilwell
Champion Steer
Exhibited by: Leah Bond, Overbrook
Reserve Champion Steer
Exhibited by: Dylan Evans, Lebo
IJBBA Summer Field Day – Des Moines, Iowa -
June 19, 2004
Judge: Tyler Melroe, Brookings, S.D.
Champion Female
Exhibited by: Madisyn Jorgensen, Guthrie Center
Reserve Champion Female
Exhibited by: Blake Rau, Aurora
Champion MaineTainer Female
Exhibited by: Chelsea Veldhuizen, Montezuma
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female
Exhibited by: Sarah Feiges, Sioux City
Champion Steer
Exhibited by: Blake Rau, Aurora
Reserve Champion Steer
Exhibited by: Shane Suhr, Anita
IJBBA Extravaganza – Des Moines, Iowa – June
20, 2004
Judge: Scott Bush, Britton, S.D.
Champion Female
Exhibited by: Bailey Core, Pleasantville
Reserve Champion Female
Exhibited by: Madisyn Jorgensen, Guthrie Center
Champion MaineTainer Female
Exhibited by: Chelsea Veldhuizen, Montezuma
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female
Exhibited by: Sarah Feiges, Sioux City
Champion Steer
Exhibited by: Nicole Beshey, Garner
Reserve Champion Steer
Exhibited by: Blake Rau, Aurora
Texas Junior Points Show – Navasota, Texas –
July 10, 2004
Ring A Judge: Sherman Jones, Groveton, Texas
Ring B Judge: Jerry Hoskins, Smithville, Texas
Champion Female Ring A
Reserve Champion Female Ring B
Exhibited by: Matthew Dean, Bellville
Reserve Champion Female Ring A
Exhibited by: Allison Moore, Barry
Champion Female Ring B
Exhibited by: Amber Modisette, Lufkin
South Dakota Summer Spotlight – Huron, S.D. –
July 31, 2004
Judge: Ed Schmidt, Tracy, Minn.
Champion Female
Exhibited by: Katrin DeJong, Kennebec, S.D.
Reserve Champion Female
Exhibited by: Brittany Bruns, Willow Lake, S.D.
Grand Champion MaineTainer Female
Exhibited by: Lacey Caffee, Wessington Springs, S.D.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Female
Exhibited by: Shelby Kroupa, White Lake, S.D.
Champion Steer
Exhibited by: Bailey Kroupa, White Lake, S.D.
Reserve Champion Steer
Exhibited by: Tate Sutton, Flandreau, S.D.
Ozark Empire Fair – Springfield, Mo. – August
1, 2004
Judge: Chris Sankey, Council Grove, Kan.
Champion Female
DLB Kalista 317N Exhibited by: Brant Harvey, Lamar
Reserve Champion Female
DRCC Miss New Design Exhibited by: Rashele Blakley, Oologah, Okla.
Champion Bull
DRCC Pepper Jack Exhibited by: Rashele Blakley, Oologah, Okla.
Reserve Champion Bull
GDF Smokin Joe Exhibited by: Danny Krummel, Neosho
|
|
|
Texas Maine-Anjou
Juniors Excel
by Kyla Nesheim
Texas Junior State Maine-Anjou Show –
July 11, 2004 – Navasota, Texas
The Texas Maine-Anjou Association held their second annual state
Maine-Anjou show on July 11, 2004, in Navasota, Texas. Texas junior
Maine-Anjou exhibitors traveled up to 12 hours to participate in their
state Maine-Anjou show. The quality ran deep, and junior members were in
high spirits. Texas is known for quality cattle and that definitely rang
true with the Maine-Anjou breed.
Prizes for the show were phenomenal! On top of receiving TCCA points,
junior members received great prizes. The Texas Maine-Anjou Association
really outdid themselves with the prizes. Shiny belt buckles, embroidered
bags, banners and prize trophies were a few prizes given to the
exhibitors.
The Texas Junior Maine-Anjou Association held their annual meeting the
night before the show on Saturday, July 10. The meeting kicked off with a
delicious burger feed. New officers for the 2004-2005 year were chosen to
lead their state junior association. The Texas Junior Maine-Anjou
Association’s new officers include President Jessica Housley, Christoval;
Vice President Josh Warner, Thorndale; Secretary Allison Moore, Barry;
Treasurer Natalie Schaeffer, Crockett; and three directors, Michelle
Hajdik, Bellville, C.A. Jones, Sunray, and Hollen Slaughter, La Porte.
A tough competition ensued for the 2004-2005 Texas Maine-Anjou royalty
positions. Three candidates were chosen – sweetheart, princess and queen.
Tori Faircloth, Pollok, was crowned sweetheart, Natalie Schaeffer was
crowned princess, and Jessica Housley won the battle for the queen’s
crown. These three Texas ladies will represent the Maine-Anjou breed
throughout the year attending shows and supporting the Maine-Anjou
program.
Honors for exhibitor of the year were given to two junior Maine-Anjou
members who spent countless hours traveling to shows across Texas. Matthew
Dean, Bellville, was named first place exhibitor of the year and Ashley
Fleming, Sealy, was second. Texas junior members will hold a fundraiser
for their state Maine-Anjou Association by selling raffle tickets for a
purebred Maine- njou heifer. Jerry Gibson of J&J Farms, Decatur, Texas
will donate the heifer to the junior members for the raffle. Junior
members will sell raffle tickets throughout the first few months of 2005.
They will start selling raffle tickets at the Southwestern Exposition and
Livestock Show, Ft. Worth, in January 2005. They will continue to sell the
tickets at the San Angelo Stock Show, San Antonio Stock Show, and end at
the Houston Livestock Show, where the raffle drawing will be held.
A group of eager junior members were ready for the show to get underway on
Sunday, July 11. Numbers for the state show were up and competition was
definitely tough. Jennifer Parker, Wylie, evaluated the cattle.
|
|
|
|