2016 Convention Report - BueLingo Beef Cattle Society

BUELINGO NEWSLETTER
2016 CONVENTION ISSUE
July 2016
President’s Message: Rick Smith - Apple River, IL
Hi Everyone, If you missed the National Convention, you missed a good time. Farm tours showed a lot of nice BueLingo
Cattle. A big Thanks to the Blair’s and Monson’s for all the work they did. Thanks Ron for doing the convention 2017.
Hope to see more members next year and more cattle.
Convention 2016 and the 2016 National BueLingo Cattle Show - held June 24th & 25th, 2016.
Intense work started on Wednesday and Thursday of the week with several
of the local BueLingo folks showing up to set up gates and prepare the
fairgrounds for the cattle and show. (Thank you Rick Smith, Cory Blair, Harvey Blair, & Mark & Keaton Wulfekuhle) Harvey had enough gates to go
around the cattle barn and gate to the wash racks and back to the show barn.
(When the KY gate man drives in and Harvey says he needs more gates, I’ll
have to remind him of just how many he has setting around somewhere.)
Some cattle made it to the fairgrounds on Thursday, but most of the activity
started Friday morning with cattle coming in. The Board of Directors met
at the Blair’s kitchen table with Tonya Albarado on Speaker phone.
22 joined in, and we started our farm tours at Rick & Lynda Smiths’ with a caravan ride through the pastures. Lots of red
BueLingo cattle at Rick’s with lots of calves at their sides.
From Rick’s we went back up the road a couple miles
to Scott and Judy Breners’ pasture, where several red
heifers came over the hill to check us out. Then a
drive down through the valley next to the Apple River
to see over 65 black cows & calves. (And we were
able to see the view of the Apple River from the front
deck of Scott and Judy’s. What a beautiful site.
A cross country trek took us into Wisconsin and the Monson’s farm
where we found Dean and LuAnn waiting to greet us and begin a hay ride
First to see their red BueLingo herd which also had some black cattle who
were red carriers.
We visited 2 other pastures and
was able to see Obama of KW.
He was raised by Karen Walters
of Rice Lake, WI, sold to Gene
Kissner, transferred to Perry
Fitch to use for a couple of years
and now being used by Dean for
a few years.
After the pasture tours, LuAnn welcomed us into the hay mow, which was all decked out with lots of BueLingo decorations and
a feast of BBQ’d Beef and Turkey Dressing sandwiches, fruit, and a variety of sweet treats. Neighbors, Dave & his son Jeff
Eckerman entertained us with Country songs into the evening. A video played with lots of excerpts from the past BueLingo
Worlds and 25th anniversary issue. Made for lots of conversations. LuAnn and Dean hosted about 50 convention attendees for
the evening.
(Harvey wanted to sing, too)
Saturday morning brought a lot of “buzzing” at the
Jo Daviess County Fairgrounds in Warren, IL as 32
head of cattle were being prepped for the National
BueLingo Cattle Show.
Left: Nate Harm was being shy and taking a little
break before the show begins.
Nash Heimann was prepping his steer. I don’t think he quit smiling all day long.
Jared Bueling of Sheldon, ND brought two heifers
to compete in the Junior heifer division,
and I think Rick Smith of Apple River, IL
is giving him a few quick pointers.
We began the morning with Showmanship classes while the animals and the “kids” were fresh. Eight adults began the
classes while the Juniors and youth looked on to learn as the 2016 judge, Mike Schoger of Winslow, IL instructed them in some
of the basics of showmanship. A good place for our youth to learn and to prepare their animals for their own local and county
fairs.
Mike, our judge is a cattle breeder of mostly Maine-Ajus. He also has sold many club calves and raises feeders through to the
finished product. Mr. Schoger presented each youth showman with a breaking halter for their participation in the showmanship
classes. The breaking halter will tighten up when needed to help control the animal, and then loosen up. It is not to be used for
dragging when leaving a halter on the animal continuously.
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Previous page: Showmanship Picture #1– 16-19 years, Senior Class, Nate Harm…#2 - 12-15 years, Intermediate Class, Kylie
Monson…#3 - 8-11 years, Junior Class, 1st Austin Schulze , 2nd Keaton Wulfekuhle 3rd Nash Heimann.
Adult Showmanship Participants. Liza Howe, Todd Monson, Jared Bueling, Erich Knudson, Jeremy Heimann, Jordan Gettre,
Wendy Douglas, & Teresa Schulze (listed in order of placement)
Junior Division...Prospect Steer Class:
1st in class Keaton Wulfekuhle showing
Dolby of DBA (owner) Born: 02/23/2016
Dam: Blair 664 of DBA Sire: Baily 455MX of DBA
2nd in class - Nate Harm showing
Dan-Dee 370A (owner Danny Meyer) Born: 05/13/2016
Dam: Dan-Dee 370 Sire:
Junior Division...Market Steer
1st in class Austin Schulze showing Seven Springs #16
(owner E. Knudson)
Born: 05/08/2015
Dam: Seven Springs Honey Crisp
2nd in class - Nash Heimann showing
Charlie 371HS (owner)
Born: 02/23/2015
Dam: Sophie of Briarwood Sire: Apple Hot Stuff WRC
CHAMPION STEER JUNIOR DIVISION
RESERVE CHAMPION STEER JUNIOR DIVISION
June 21 & 22, 2017 National BueLingo Convention and National BueLingo Cattle Show
Hosts: Ron & Deb Hoida of Crivitz, WI to be held at the Marinette County Fairgrounds...Wausaukee, WI
Save the dates...new beef facilities….at the fairgrounds
Open Division...Prospect Steer
1st in class - Harvey Blair owner showing 638St of DBA Born: 02/16/2016
Dam: Blair 638 Zipse of DBA
Sire: Stimey of Flying Cross
RESERVE CHAMPION STEER OPEN SHOW
2nd in class - Teresa Schulze showing
Seven Springs #4
Born: 02/18/2016
Owner Erich Knudson
Dam: Seven Springs Harmony
Sire:
Open Division...Market Steer
1st in class Erich Knudson, owner showing Seven Springs #10 TAZ
Born: 04/07/2015
CHAMPION STEER OPEN DIVISION
GRAND CHAMPION STEER
Chosen between the winner of Junior Steer Champion and
Open Steer Champion
Bull calf junior:
Austin Schulze showing Seven
Springs #3 Born: 01/15/2016
owner: Erich Knudson
Dam: Seven Springs Honey
Crisp.
Bull Junior Yearling: 1st in class
Danny Meyer (owner)
showing Dan-Dee 387A
Born: 04/22/2015
Dam: Dan-Dee 387
Sire: Dan-Dee 350A
Bull Junior Yearling: 2nd in class
Nate Harm showing Rusty-310-Mike
Born: 05/30/2015
Owner: Mike Halpin
Dam: Dan-Dee 310
Sire: 293-A-Mike
Thank you to the Warren FFA and Ag Division for the barn backdrop
used in the cattle pictures.
(and for Tyler and Mark Wulfekuhle for setting up and taking down.)
Bull Junior Yearling - 1st in class
Liza Howe showing Chisel 585R of DBA
Born: 03/05/2015
Harvey Blair, owner
Dam: Yetta R585 of DBA
Sire: Ribeye of Logan #8 MCF
Bull Junior Yearling - 2nd in class
Dean Monson showing Heckle of MUF
Born: 03/17/2015
Dean Monson, owner
Dam: Bu 249 of MUF
Sire: Obama of KW
GRAND CHAMPION BULL
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL
Heifer calf Junior 1st in class
R782 of DBA Born: 02/28/2016
Dam: Yetta R585 of DBA
Sire:
Harvey Blair Owner, Exhibitor
22A: Heifer Junior Yearling 1st in class
NH 3 Born: 05/30/2015
Dam: Dan-Dee 392
Sire: 293-A Mike
Nate Harm Owner, Exhibitor
22A: Heifer Junior Yearling 2nd in class
Dan-Dee 425
Born: 05/30/2015
Dam: Justin #20
Sire: 293-A Mike
Danny Meyer Owner, Exhibitor
22B: Heifer Junior Yearling Class
Jared Bueling owner, exhibitor of Mamy of Flying Cross Born: 04/30/2016 1st in class
Harvey Blair owner, exhibitor of Blair 762 of DBA Born 04/15/2015 2nd in class
Dean Monson owner Todd Monson Exhibitor Bu 374 of MUF Born: 04/10/2015 3rd in class
Danny Meyer owner Nate Harm Exhibitor Dan-Dee 421 Born: 04/22/2015 4th in class
Danny Meyer owner, exhibitor Dan-Dee 416 Born: 04/29/2015 5th in class
22C: Heifer Junior Yearling Class
Jared Bueling owner, exhibitor Mable of Flying Cross Born: 03/29/2015 1st in class
Dean Monson owner, Kylie Monson exhibitor Bu 359 of MUF Born: 03/24/2015 2nd in class
Dean Monson owner, Wendy Douglas exhibitor Bu 360 of MUF Born: 03/26/2015 3rd in class
22D Heifer Junior Yearling Class
Harvey Blair owner, exhibitor Blair TS21 of DBA Born: 03/03/2015 1st in class
Nash Heimann owner, exhibitor Charlotte of Heimann Farms Born: 02/20/2015 2nd in class
Harvey Blair owner, Richard Blair exhibitor Blair 732 of DBA Born: 02/18/2015 3rd in class
Erich Knudson owner, exhibitor Seven Springs Lexi Born: 02/03/2015 4th in class
Kylie Monson with Bu 359
Todd Monson with Bu 374
Champion Heifer Junior Yearling:
Blair TS21 Crystal of DBA
Born: 03/03/2015
Harvey Blair, owner-exhibitor
Dam:Blair 590 of DBA Sire:Yosemite of MUF
Champion Senior Female
Yetta R585 of DBA Born: 02/23/2011
Harvey Blair Owner, Liza Howe Exhibitor
Dam:297 Pella of DBA Sire:Dan-Dee 156D
Champion Female Overall:
Yetta R585 of DBA
Reserve Champion Heifer Junior Yearling:
Mamy of Flying Cross
Born: 04/30/2015
Jared Bueling, owner-exhibitor
Dam:Kalingo of Flying Cross Sire:Superior of Flying Cross
Reserve Champion Senior Female
Seven Springs Harmony Born: 02/06/2014
Erich Knudson, owner-exhibitor
Dam:Seven Springs Honey Crisp Sire:Apple Bailey WRC
Supreme Champion BueLingo
Chisel 585R of DBA
5 Cow/calf pairs graced the ring.
1st. Harvey Blair with Yetta R585 of DBA
02/23/2011 (Champion Sr. Female)
2nd. Erich Knudson with Seven Springs
Harmony 02/06/2014 (Reserve Champion
Sr. Female)
3rd. Richard Blair with Blair 638 Zipse of
DBA
4th. Danny Meyer with Dan-Dee 370
08/05/2009
5th. Erich Knudson with Seven Springs
Honey Crisp 03/06/2006
Produce of Dam brought Harvey Blair in the ring twice with 2 offspring of the same dam Yetta 585R’s heifer calf Blair 782 of
DBA and the Supreme Champion Bull Chisel 585R of DBA and again with Blair 638 Zipse and her bull calf 638St and a 2015
heifer Blair 762 Candy of DBA.
Erich Knudson brought in Seven Springs Honey Crisp’s 2 offspring Seven Springs Harmony (Reserve Champion Sr. Female
and her Bull calf Seven Springs #3 Money.
Get of Sire brought Dean Monson into the ring with 3 offspring of the same sire: Reserve Champion Bull, Heckle of MUF,
Bu 359 of MUF and 374 of MUF
Three best females brought
Harvey Blair in the ring with
Blair 762 Candy of DBA,
Yetta R585 of DBA, Blair
638 Zipse of DBA. And
Dean Monson with Bu 359,
Bu 360, Bu 374
Wendy Douglas, Kylie
Monson and Todd Monson
pictured on the left
Pair of Steers brought Erich Knudson in
the ring with the Grand Champion Steer
Seven Springs #10 TAZ and the Champion Junior Steer Seven Springs #16
President’s Pick - Best Belt
Dean Monson with
Bu 360 shown by
his daughter
Wendy Douglas
10 year old Seven Springs Honey Crisp - Erich Knudson
owner-exhibitor has been in multiple BueLingo National
Shows...Glad to see she joined us with a great bull calf at
her side again this year.
Picked by Rick
Smith, BBCS
President
The Show concluded with the town’s noon whistle, so we were off to the Blair’s. 44 joined us for a light lunch and stayed for
the General Membership meeting.
Farm tours began with a caravan to see Blair’s Red BueLingo herd of cattle, and around the block to the other four groups of
cattle.
Some attendees lingered in the air conditioning and visited while others went back to freshen up at the hotel. But all (and a few
more) showed up around 5:30 to share in the BueLingo Prime Rib supper. A big thank you goes out to Mary (Allen) Tessendorf for cooking the meat and tators and making the awesome BueLingo Cake. We topped the night with “ice cream” and berries or rootbeer floats. Then we got down to business for the awards of the National Show.
2016 Premier Breeder:
Dean Monson of Gratiot, WI
The Premier Breeder was established by Russell
Bueling and has been kept active by a Russ Bueling
Memorial Fund to award the exhibitor that displayed
and presented their animals in a respectable manner.
The judge is asked to pick the winner by what he has
observed in the barns and the show ring. Our judge
was impressed with the uniformity of Dean’s cattle
and how the family worked together showing and
were always prompt at the show ring waiting on deck
for their call into the ring. Well done Monson family!
The evening concluded by auctioning donated items, and we had some pretty great BueLingo items, plus some baskets that represent some of the states our participants came from. (WI and MN, ND, IL). Our notorious auctioneer, Perry Fitch, helped to
raise over $600 to benefit the BBCS. Thank you to all who so generously donated items, and those who purchased them.
Danny Meyer donated a window block with BueLingo scene:
Tammy Fitch donated a lady bug garden decoration and matched the proceeds to the MS foundation.
Colene Miller donated a cooler bag full of goodies
Marcia Fenner donated a cheese and homemade wine basket
Tammy Fitch donated homemade Salsa basket and items from MN
Lynda Smith donated a BueLingo colored scrunchy decoration and Oreo’s in a Warren, IL pie plate
Rodney & Sylvia Chaplin donated items from Northern WI and MN
Ron Hoida donated a BueLingo Block puzzle
Jared Bueling donated a Belted Resin calf and a Wrought Iron BueLingo Sign
Lacey Johnson donated two Flower pot decorations (1 red and 1 black) Hanging BueLingo Flower Pot Chimes, and a BueLingo
sign with flower pot ornaments.
Dean & LuAnn Monson donated 2 Welcome Signs one with a Black BueLingo and one with a Red BueLingo
Gene & Betty Kissner of Corcoran, MN donated a BueLingo tanned hide. (Can be seen in the front left of the picture to
the left) Chances were offered for the luck of the draw. 3 year old Archer Johnson pulled the lucky card out of the
bucket which just happened to have his Grandpa, Randy Sigafus, holding the matching half. A great way to end the evening, as Archer’s mother, Lacey Johnson, donated some beautiful BueLingo décor of which one is being displayed on
MY front porch.
Secretary’s Message July 2016:
A Giant Belted Thank-you from Harvey & Sue Blair
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2016 National Show and Convention a success. Great participation and some outstanding farm tours. Folks, if you like seeing lots of good BueLingo cattle, you should have joined us this year, as we have 4
producers within a 15 mile radius, and we were able to see most of their cattle. Everyone always chips in and lends a hand as
needed and this year wasn’t any different. We had plenty of help with set up and clean up afterwards. Actually had to slow
some of them down, as we were hosting a couple of reunions over the 4th of July and needed the tables left up. We were able to
move some of the BueLingo promotional items with a buy two get one free special. Our goal is to not carry promotional items
anymore, because there are so many shops set up to digitalize just about anything you can think of. We are unable to keep the
wide assortment of sizes needed. We may keep some unique novelty items around in the future. We still have plenty of Frisbee's (lime green and orange) @ $2.00 each plus postage. Buy 2 get one free. There are some t-shirts and denim shirts left.
Will have a complete listing in the next BueLingo World, or call and get sizes, etc available. 815-745-2147…Sunday morning
after the show we had over an inch of rain. Harvey and I spent an hour at the fairgrounds drinking coffee, eating donuts and
waiting for the rain to stop. (the first chance we actually talked in about 2 weeks-I guess we were each busy doing our own thing
to get ready for the convention) Our show participants came in and gathered their belongings and cattle and headed (safely)
home. We still had plenty of help hanging around, so quickly gathered up ALL those gates and supplies and headed for home
too. Monday morning, Harvey and Cory and Rick Smith finished the manure clean-up. I call that a successful, happy weekend.
Hall of Honor 2016 – Judy Brener of Apple River, IL
The purpose of the BueLingo Beef Cattle Society Hall of Honor is to formally
recognize the efforts of individuals, groups, or events whose actions serve to enhance, promote and further develop the BueLingo Beef Cattle and to preserve the history of the
breed.
Judy’s history with the BueLingo Society started when her father, Don stepped
into the Society with both feet. Upon Don’s passing, Judy stepped into his shoes and was
appointed to replace Don as a director of the Society from 1995-1997. In 1997, Judy was
then elected to the board for 2 – 3 year terms. After 5 years of being off the board she was
then elected again in 2008 for 2 more 3 year terms. She served as President from 20012002 and 2002-2003. She served as Vice President from 1999-2001 and Vice President in
2013-2014. Judy has held the most time in office than any other as a director.
Judy along with her family and the Monson’s of Gratiot, hosted the 1995 Convention headquartered out of Dubuque, Iowa with the National show held in Darlington, WI,
where they exhibited the Grand Champion BueLingo – Apple Winona WRC and the Reserve Grand Champion Apple Raspberry WRC.
Judy took on the duties of BueLingo World Editor in 2004 and continues to help
collect information and pictures.
Coming into the Society on basically the ground floor, Judy was instrumental in
making a lot of decisions concerning the belt and white feet, and closing down the pedigrees on the Bull side.
Thank you Judy for all you have done to help promote BueLingo and recruit
BueLingo breeders. May you continue to do so for many years to come.
SPONSORSHIP OF PLAQUES, RIBBONS AND SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS
A Special thank you goes out to the generosity of our sponsors. The donations covered all the plaques, ribbons and the Junior
showmanship participants also received a monetary gift plus the breaking halter given by our Judge Mike Schoger of Winslow,
IL. A list of sponsors was given with your plaque, so please take some time to send the sponsors a Thank you. They are also
listed here as a reminder to all. Besides the sponsors on the plaque, extra $ were donated to help defray the awards costs.
Sponsor of the:
Supreme Champion BueLingo
Grand Champion Bull
Champion Junior Female
Gene & Betty Kissner
Lazy K5 Farm
22105 Co Rd 50
Corcoran, MN 55340
Phone: 763-498-8262
Sponsor of the:
Reserve Champion Bull
Jared Bueling
Flying Cross Ranch
5537 140th Ave SE
Sheldon, ND 58068
Phone: 701-820-0348
Sponsor of the:
Grand Champion Female
Dr. Larry L. Davis
1027 Grace Lane
Boonville, MO 65233
Phone: 660-882-9783
Sponsor of the:
Reserve Champion Junior Female
Scott Brener and Judy Brener
Windy River Cattle Company
6565 N Broadway Rd.
Apple River, IL 61001
Phone: 815-594-2573
Sponsor of the
Grand Champion Steer Plaque
Rodney & Sylvia Chaplin
Chaplin’s Valle-Vue Farm
3192 80th St.
Frederic, WI 54837
Phone: 715-327-4461
Sponsor of the:
Champion Steer Open Show
Danny & Diane Meyer
Dan-Dee BueLingos
N9897 Cherry Ave
Loyal, WI 54446
Phone: 715-613-1603
Sponsor of the:
Champion Senior Female
Dean & LuAnn Monson
9364 Silver Spring Rd.
Gratiot, WI53541
Phone: 608-922-3322
Sponsor of the:
Champion Steer Junior Show
Harvey & Sue Blair
Dai-Bue Acres
15904 Warren Rd
Warren, IL 61087
815-745-2311
Sponsor of the:
Reserve Champion Steer Open Show
Perry & Tammy Fitch
Cold Spring Stock Farm
26419 County Rd 7
Winona, MN 55987
Phone: 507-454-7281
Sponsor of the:
Reserve Champion Steer Junior
Show
Stephanie Jones
Full Circle Farm
7 Workman Creek Rd
Elma, WA 98541
Phone: 360-482-5210
Premier Breeder Award
Russ Bueling memorial 1919-2008
Sponsor of the:
Reserve Champion Senior Female
Stan & Laura Olson
Mill Creek Farm
5755 Davis Rd
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Phone: 608-576-3666
Judge: Mike Schoger
11507 W. Reiland Rd
Winslow, IL 61089
Gave a breaking halter to each youth
showmanship participant
15904 Warren Rd.
Warren, IL 61087
815-745-2147
office@buelingo.com
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PMT status: All pedigrees carry a PMT status as they are recorded. PMT FREE, PMT CARRIER, PMT NOT TESTED,
OFFSPRING OF PMT FREE PARENTAGE, and PMT FREE by HERITAGE. We have added a 5th status because we are
now into 2nd and 3rd generation PMT FREE animals. Next submittal due date is January 1, 2017. All samples received after
the 1st of January will be held until the next submittal of June 1, 2017. Results are in from June 2016 submittals and all cattle
were tested PMT FREE. This is more proof that our PMT testing combined with herd management (records and culling) is
bringing the results we need to make the testing obsolete in the future.
Membership: If you have not paid your 2016-2017 dues, your membership has expired. We would sure like to keep you on
our mailing list, but do to price increases of printing, etc. it is important to have you as a member to cover the costs. Now is a
good time to catch up on your registrations. Under 15 months of age is $15.00 per animal and over 15 months of age is
$25.00. Transfers are $10.00 each. Forms can be found at www.buelingo.com Should you wish to include 205 adjusted
weights on your registration papers, be sure and use the calculator at www.buelingo.com under Cattle Management. Follow
the prompts and you will have your 205 data calculated for you. Any questions or want forms mailed to you, just request at
the office...815-745-2147 or office@buelingo.com
Advertisements: BueLingo World will be out in Sept-October of 2016…. Information and ads Deadline September 10,
2016. We have several options to advertise in the BueLingo World...Display ads can also be submitted for the
www.buelingo.com web site, at $20.00 per submittal. Set-up fees will be extra if not copy ready. Use this issue to
contribute your local and county fair pictures and information. Have something you want to share? Submit to the office or
via email office@buelingo.com Take advantage of the advertising venues. We have over 300 on our mailing list and reach
thousands more through the internet at www.buelingo.com
Directors: A ballot vote was completed for Directors for 2016-2019. Rodney Chaplin and Marcia Fenner completed their 1st
3 years on the board and were re-nominated for election along with Dean Monson of Gratiot, WI. After reading of the ballots
3x, because the votes were that close, Rodney Chaplin and Dean Monson are the 2016-2019 Directors. We want to thank
Marcia Fenner for her past 3 years serving on the board and all her insightful ideas and experiences she shared with us. Marcia
is eligible for election for the 2017-2020 Director opening.
2017 Directors: Ron Hoida and Rick Smith will be completing their 2nd - 3 year terms on the Board of Directors in June of
2017 and neither are eligible for reelection until 1 year after their terms are completed. The nominations have been opened for
2017-2020 and your nominations may be submitted to any officer or the office: office@buelingo.com...815-745-2147
2016-2017 Current Directors and contact information:
Rick Smith - 815-291-6479...richardsmith9748@gmail.com === Ron Hoida - 715-927-0659...moki@centurytel.net
Brian Tracy - 563-488-4281...oakridgecattle@yahoo.com === Tonya Albarado - 281-492-8999… michaelalbarado@pdq.net
Rodney Chaplin - 715-327-4461...rchaplin@centurytel.net === Dean Monson - 608-922-3322...mufllc@yahoo.com
Jared Bueling - 701-820-0348...flyingcrossranch@hotmail.com