BEST Banquet               

Over 400 people were in attendance to celebrate the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program as it wrapped up on June 5 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Several representatives of the program’s sponsoring partners were on hand to help with the presentation of more than $25,000 worth of awards in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds, luggage, coats, trophies and show materials. This year’s sponsoring partners included: Bob Evans, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

OCA President Dave Felumlee (left) recognized the BEST Program's Partnering Sponsors during the annual banquet. Pictured with Felumlee are: April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Over 380 head of cattle and more than 280 youth were entered in the program this year. The 2009-2010 BEST program featured 15 sanctioned shows and weaved its way across the state, from as far west as Greene County to as far east as Tuscarawas County. These shows could not take place without the tremendous support and dedication from the following associations and organizations: Allen County Cattlemen’s Association, The Ohio State University Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, The Ohio State University Saddle & Sirloin Club, The Ohio State University Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity, Gallia County Cattlemen’s Association, Clark County Cattlemen’s Association, Wilmington College Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity, Cedarville Hot Shots 4-H Club, Greene County Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Buckeye Classic Committee and Tuscarawas County Cattlemen’s Association.

Banquet Sponsors
The BEST program also receives tremendous support for awards and the awards banquet. The 2009-2010 banquet and award sponsors were Hamilton Insurance Agency, Harsh’s Farm Service, Highland Livestock Supply, Kent Feeds Inc., Merchants National Bank, ShowRite Show Feeds by Hubbard Feeds, Umbarger Show Feeds and Weaver Leather. These sponsors donated a wonderful set of door prizes and offered monetary support for awards.

State breed associations sponsored savings bonds for the winners in each of the respective breeds: Buckeye Hereford Association, Ohio Angus Association, Ohio Chianina Association, Ohio Mid-Eastern Maine-Anjou Association and Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association. The Ohio Cattlemen's Association provided savings bonds for the remaining breeds.

BEST Committee
The OCA BEST program functions with the strong backing of the BEST Committee. Serving on the BEST Committee are Chairman Todd Pugh, Beth Carper, Allen Gahler, Dwight Hamilton, David Jones, John King, Kevin and Patsy Miller, Roy Norman, Carroll Ruff and Anthony Topmiller. Show representatives on the committee were Sally Puzacke,Brittani Regula and John Schaeffer. Serving on the BEST governing committee were three BEST exhibitors Lindsey Grimes of Highland County, Brandon Klehm of Stark County and Seth Miller of Williams County.  During the BEST awards banquet, new junior representatives for the 2010-2011 season were announced, they are Brandon Klehm, Stark County; Seth Miller, Williams County; and Sarah Simpson, Brown County.

Selected to serve as Junior Representatives on the 2010-11 BEST Committee are (pictured from left):  Seth Miller, Williams County; Sarah Simpson, Brown County; and Brandon Klehm, Stark County.

Youth Scholarships
In addition to the awards won in the show ring, a BEST participant was presented a $1,000 college scholarship. This scholarship was based on academics and extracurricular activities and not on show ring winnings. The scholarship adds an important educational component to the BEST program that the committee is very proud of. The 2009-2010 scholarship was won by Lacey Uhler of Wayne County. Lacey is the daughter of Dave and Carol Uhler and is currently attending Ohio State University ATI where she majors in livestock science.

A $1,000 BEST Scholarship was presented during the banquet by sponsors Bob Evans, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Pictured from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Scholarship Recipient Lacey Uhler, Wayne Co.; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

M.H. Eby Trailer Winner
Another part of the BEST program awards included free use for the 2010-2011 BEST season of an 8’ x 26’ livestock trailer complete with BEST logo detailing. Eby Trailer donated the lease, and Matthew Hiser of Greene County was in shock when his name was drawn from the raffle drum containing more than 2,600 names. Participants in this year’s program received an entry into the drawing for every animal that was nominated for the program and for every animal that they showed at each show throughout the season.

Matthew Hiser of Jamestown was the lucky BEST participant to receive the free use of a 8’ by 26’ livestock trailer for the 2010-2011 BEST season courtesy of Eby Trailer. Pictured from left to right are: John, Pam, Cole and Hallie Hiser; Matthew Hiser, trailer winner; Kirk Swenson, Eby Trailers; Todd Pugh, BEST Chairman; and Dave Felumlee, OCA President.

Gift Certificate Winner
Mackenzie Dore of Delaware County got a jump on next year’s project by winning a $500 gift certificate toward the purchase of her next show animal from an OCA member. This special drawing was for BEST participants in attendance at the banquet that were not winning one of the top division awards. Mackenzie is the daughter of Larry and Debbie Dore. In addition, Austin Schneder, Clinton Co.; Megan Roessler, Muskingum Co.; and Tyler Smith, Holmes Co., each won a $100 gas card and Halle Allen, Highland Co., won a $50 gift card to Bob Evans in this special drawing.  

	Mackenzie Dore of Delaware County was excited to hear her name drawn as the winner of a $500 gift certificate toward the purchase of her next steer or heifer from an OCA member. Pictured from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Gift Certificate Recipient Mackenzie Dore, Delaware Co.; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.
	Three BEST participants were excited to hear their names drawn as the winner of a $100 gas card. Pictured from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Gift Certificate Recipients: Austin Schneder, Clinton Co.; Tyler Smith, Holmes Co.; Megan Roessler, Muskingum Co.; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.
	Halle Allen was the winner of a $50 Bob Evans gift card during the banquet as a result of a drawing of participants who were not winning bi division awards. Pictured from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Halle Allen, Highland Co..; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Essay Contest
An additional feature to the BEST program is the essay contest.  Each age division answered the question: What are some of the challenges facing the beef industry in the next five years and how would you deal with them? The essay contest provided an additional educational component to the BEST program that all age divisions could participate in. In the Junior Division, first place went to Sarah Harner of Greene County and second place went to Caroline Miller of Sandusky County. The Intermediate Division winner was Sarah Johnson of Pickaway County and Matthew Hiser of Greene County wrote the second place essay. The Senior Division was won by Kayla Rabenstine of Wood County and second place was written by Lacey Uhler of Wayne County.

Winners of the Essay Contest included from left in the front row: Sarah Harner, Greene Co., First Place Junior Division; Caroline Miller, Sandusky Co., Second Place Junior Division; and Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., First Place Intermediate Division. In the second row: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Matthew Hiser, Greene Co., Second Place Intermediate Division; Lacey Uhler, Wayne Co., Second Place Senior Division; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Kayla Rabenstine, Wood Co., wrote the first place essay in the senior division but was unavailable for the photo.

15 Show Attendees
It takes a lot of time and dedication for juniors and their parents to attend any of the BEST shows, but several individuals attended all 15 BEST shows across the state.  Thirty-three BEST participants were recognized for their efforts. The participants that attended all 15 shows include: Malania Birney, Jefferson County; Mariah Cherubini, Knox County; Nick Cherubini, Knox County; Madison Clark, Miami County; Jared Cluxton, Brown County; Lauren Corry, Greene County; Tyler Fielding, Licking County; Dwight Hamilton, Highland County; Ben Harner, Greene County; Sarah Harner, Greene County; Curtis Harsh, Delaware County; Jessica Harsh, Delaware County; Karen Hiltbrand, Butler County; Cole Hiser, Greene County; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway County; Jacob Jones, Brown County; Madison Jones, Brown County; Hali Lake, Greene County; Desirae Logsdon, Fairfield County; Lane Manning, Darke County; Shelby Manning, Darke County; Seth Miller, Williams County; Colton Northrup, Ottawa County; Tanner Northrup, Ottawa County; Brock Parkinson, Licking County; Caleb Potter, Jackson County; Ashley Rumpke, Preble County; Amber Shoemaker, Stark County; Sarah Simpson, Brown County; Roger Sannes, Clermont County; Austin Trbovich, Carroll County; Logan Trbovich, Carroll County; and Dakota Vonderhaar, Preble County. The participants that traveled to all 15 shows were entered into a drawing to receive one of two free show passes. Each show pass has a value of $700 as it can be used to enter one animal at each show in the 2010-2011 season. The winners of the show passes were: Lauren Corry of Greene County and Tanner Northrup of Ottawa County.

Thirty three BEST Participants traveled to all 15 shows for 2009-2010 and were put in a drawing to receive one of two show passes for the 10-11 year. These show passes are worth $700 as they give the exhibitor a free entry to each of the shows. Pictured from left: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Tanner Northrup, Ottawa Co.; Lauren Corry, Greene Co.; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Additional Show Pass Winner
Cole Foor of Licking County won the BEST Lottery. His name was drawn for a door prize and he hit the jackpot as he received the third show pass of the evening. 

Cole Foor of Licking County received the third show pass of the evening during the drawing of door prizes. Pictured from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Cole Foor, Licking Co.; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Photography Contest
A highlight of this year’s program was the photography contest.  The contest included four divisions: BEST Shows and Activities, Landscapes, People and Around the Farm. Three winners were awarded in each age division and an Editor’s Choice and Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention were selected from all submissions. In the Beginner Division, first place went to Zane Davison of Madison County, second place went to Allison Davis of Carroll County and third place went to Madison Jones of Brown County. The Junior Division winner was Desirae Logsdon of Fairfield County, second place honors went to Morgan Smith of Washington County and third place was won by Kady Davis of Carroll County. Intermediate Division winners included: Hallie Hiser, Greene County, first place; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway County, second place; and Matthew Hiser, Greene County, third place. The Editor’s Choice award went to Zane Davison and Desirae Logsdon won the Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention Award. Amber Davison of Madison County was also recognized as the Adult Division Winner.

Winners of the Photography Contest included from left in the front row: Zane Davision, Madison Co., First Place Beginner Division and Editor’s Choice Winner; Allison Davis, Carroll Co., Second Place Beginner Division; Madison Jones, Brown Co., Third Place Beginner Division; Morgan Smith, Washington Co., Second Place Junior Division; and Kady Davis, Carroll Co., Third Place Junior Division. In the second row, from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Hallie Hiser, Greene Co., First Place Intermediate Division; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., Second Place Intermediate Division; Matthew Hiser, Greene Co., Third Place Intermediate Division; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Desirae Logsdon of Fairfield County took the First Place Junior Division photo but was unavailable for the photo.

Heifer and Market Animal Champions
Grand Champion Angus Heifer – Lydia Dance, Highland County
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer – Hannah McCormick, Gallia County
Grand Champion Angus Steer – Maverick Pugh, Stark County
Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Will Harsh, Delaware County

Champion and Reserve Angus BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Pictured from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Lydia Dance, Highland Co., Champion Angus Heifer; Hannah McCormick, Gallia Co., Reserve Angus Heifer; Maverick Pugh, Stark Co., Champion Angus Steer; Will Harsh, Delaware Co., Reserve Angus Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Grand Champion AOB Heifer – Abbie Collins, Montgomery County
Reserve Champion AOB Heifer – Lauren Grimes, Highland County
Grand Champion AOB Steer – Malania Birney, Jefferson County
Reserve Champion AOB Steer – Sarah Anne Johnson, Pickaway County

Champion and Reserve AOB BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Pictured from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Abbie Collins, Montgomery Co., Champion AOB Heifer; Lauren Grimes, Highland Co., Reserve AOB Heifer; Malania Birney, Jefferson Co., Champion AOB Steer; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., Reserve AOB Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Grand Champion Chianina Heifer – Curtis Harsh, Delaware County
Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer – Caleb Potter, Jackson County
Grand Champion Chianina Steer – Ryan McIntosh, Brown County
Reserve Champion Chianina Steer – Madison Clark, Miami County

Champion and Reserve Chianina BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Pictured from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Curtis Harsh, Delaware Co., Champion Chianina Heifer; Caleb Potter, Jackson Co., Reserve Chianina Heifer; Ryan McIntosh, Brown Co., Champion Chianina Steer; Madison Clark, Miami Co., Reserve Chianina Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Grand Champion Crossbred Heifer – Victoria Trbovich, Carroll County
Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer – Derek Miller, Williams County
Grand Champion Crossbred Steer – Breanna Oakes, Clark County
Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Cameron Alexander, Clinton County
3^rd Overall Crossbred Steer – Carter Smith, Holmes County
4^th Overall Crossbred Steer – Jacob Jones, Brown County
5 ^th Overall Crossbred Steer – Kylee Shafer, Preble County
6 ^th Overall Crossbred Steer – Chase DeGroat, Montgomery County
7 ^th Overall Crossbred Steer – Jessica Harsh, Delaware County
8 ^th Overall Crossbred Steer – Amber Shoemaker, Stark County
9 ^th Overall Crossbred Steer – Lance Utt, Portage County
10 ^th Overall Crossbred Steer –  Karen Hiltbrand, Butler County 

Champion and Reserve Crossbred BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. In the front row from the left: Derek Miller, Williams Co., Reserve Crossbred Heifer; Breanna Oakes, Clark Co., Champion Crossbred Steer; Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Reserve Crossbred Steer; Carter Smith, Holmes Co., Third Overall Crossbred Steer; Jacob Jones, Brown Co., Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer; and Kylee Shafer, Preble Co., Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer. Pictured from the left in the back are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Chase DeGroat, Montgomery Co., Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer; Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer; Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co., Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer; Lance Utt, Portage Co., Ninth Overall Crossbred Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Victoria Trbovich, Carroll Co., Champion Crossbred Heifer; and Karen Hiltbrand, Butler Co., Tenth Overall Crossbred Steer were honored but unavailable for the photo.

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Georgia Kiko, Stark County

Champion and Reserve Hereford BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Pictured from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Hope Tira, Highland Co., Champion Hereford Heifer; Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co., Reserve Hereford Heifer; Brayden Barnett, Morrow Co., Champion Hereford Steer; Georgia Kiko, Stark Co., Reserve Hereford Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Grand Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Cameron Alexander, Clinton County
Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Jacob Ruffing, Seneca County
Grand Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Madison Jones, Brown County
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Hannah Topmiller, Warren County
Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Elizabeth Pugh, Stark County
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Courtney Trimbach, Warren County

Champion and Reserve Maine-Anjou BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Pictured from the left in the front are: Madison Jones, Brown Co., Champion MaineTainer Heifer; Hannah Topmiller, Warren Co., Reserve MaineTainer Heifer; Elizabeth Pugh, Stark Co., Champion Maine-Anjou Steer; and Courtney Trimbach, Warren Co., Reserve Maine-Anjou Steer. In the back row from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Champion High Percentage Maine-Anjou Heifer; Jacob Ruffing, Seneca Co., Reserve High Percentage Maine-Anjou Heifer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Ashley Rumpke, Preble County
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Colton Northrup, Ottawa County
Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer – Lance Utt, Portage County
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Dakota Vonderhaar, Preble County
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Darin Rhoades, Miami County
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Meghan Reed, Sandusky County
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Alexandra Witt, Greene County
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Hannah Burmeister, Sandusky County

Champion and Reserve Shorthorn BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Pictured from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Colton Northrup, Ottawa Co., Reserve Shorthorn Heifer; Lance Utt, Portage Co., Champion Shorthorn Steer; Meghan Reed, Sandusky Co., Reserve ShorthornPlus Heifer; Hannah Burmeister, Sandusky Co., Reserve ShorthornPlus Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Ashley Rumpke, Camden, Champion Shorthorn Heifer; Dakota Vonderhaar, Eaton, Reserve Shorthorn Steer; Darin Rhoades, Covington, Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer; and Alexandra Witt, Cedarville, Champion ShorthormPlus Steer; were all honored but unavailable for the photo.

Grand Champion Simmental Heifer – Garett Davis, Carroll County
Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer – Kelsey Sheeley, Highland County
Grand Champion % Simmental Heifer – Megan Hunt, Darke County
Reserve Grand Champion % Simmental Heifer – Jacob Ruffing, Seneca County
Grand Champion Simmental Steer – Seth Miller, Williams County
Reserve Champion Simmental Steer – Zane Davison, Madison County

Champion and Reserve Simmental BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Picture from left in the front are: Garett Davis, Carroll Co., Champion Simmental Heifer; Kelsey Sheeley, Highland Co., Reserve Simmental Heifer; Megan Hunt, Darke Co., Champion Percentage Simmental Heifer; and Jacob Ruffing, Seneca Co., Reserve Percentage Simmental Heifer. Pictured in the back row from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Seth Miller, Williams Co., Champion Simmental Steer; Zane Davison, Madison Co., Reserve Simmental Steer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Grand Champion Market Heifer – Justin Zwick, Stark County
Reserve Champion Market Heifer – Bailey DeGroat, Montgomery County

Champion and Reserve Market Heifer BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Pictured from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Justin Zwick, Stark Co., Champion Market Heifer; Bailey DeGroat, Montgomery Co., Reserve Market Heifer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Winners of the heifer divisions included from left in the first row: Lydia Dance, Highland Co., Champion Angus; Hannah McCormick, Gallia Co., Reserve Angus; Hope Tira, Highland Co., Champion Hereford; Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co., Reserve Hereford; Madison Jones, Brown Co., Champion MaineTainer; and Hannah Topmiller, Warren Co., Reserve MaineTainer. In the second row: Colton Northrup, Ottawa Co., Reserve Shorthorn; Meghan Reed, Sandusky Co., Reserve ShorthornPlus; Garett Davis, Carroll Co., Champion Simmental; Kelsey Sheeley, Highland Co., Reserve Simmental; Lauren Grimes, Highland Co., Reserve AOB; and Derek Miller, Williams Co., Reserve Crossbred. In the back row: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Curtis Harsh, Delaware Co., Champion Chianina; Caleb Potter, Jackson Co., Reserve Chianina; Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Champion High % Maine; Jacob Ruffing, Seneca Co., Reserve High % Maine and Reserve % Simmental; Megan Hunt, Darke Co., Champion % Simmental; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Abbie Collins, Montgomery Co., Champion AOB; Ashley Rumpke, Preble Co., Champion Shorthorn; Darin Rhoades, Miami Co., Champion ShorthornPlus; and Victoria Trbovich, Carroll Co., Champion Crossbred; were all honored but were unavailable for the photo.

Winners of the market animal divisions included from left in the first row: Maverick Pugh, Stark Co., Champion Angus; Will Harsh, Delaware Co., Reserve Angus; Elizabeth Pugh, Stark Co., Champion Maine-Anjou; Malania Birney; Jefferson Co., Champion AOB; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., Reserve AOB; Ryan McIntosh, Brown Co., Champion Chianina; and Madison Clark, Miami Co., Reserve Chianina. In the second row: Breanna Oakes, Clark Co., Champion Crossbred; Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Reserve Crossbred; Carter Smith, Holmes Co., Third Crossbred; Jacob Jones, Brown Co., Fourth Crossbred; Kylee Shafer, Preble Co., Fifth Crossbred; Chase DeGroat, Montgomery Co., Sixth Crossbred; Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Seventh Crossbred; Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co., Eighth Crossbred; and Lance Utt, Portage Co., Champion Shorthorn and Ninth Crossbred. In the back row: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Brayden Barnett, Morrow Co., Champion Hereford; Georgia Kiko, Stark Co., Reserve Hereford; Hannah Burmesiter, Sandusky Co., Reserve ShorthornPlus; Justin Zwick, Stark Co., Champion Market Heifer; Bailey DeGroat, Montgomery Co., Reserve Market Heifer; Seth Miller, Williams Co., Champion Simmental; Zane Davison, Madison Co., Reserve Simmental; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Courtney Trimbach, Warren Co., Reserve Maine-Anjou; Dakota Vonderhaar, Preble Co., Reserve Shorthorn; Alexandra Witt, Greene Co., Champion ShorthornPlus; and Karen Hiltbrand, Butler Co., Tenth Crossbred; were all honored but were unavailable for the photo.

Novice Champions
Champion Novice Heifer – Jared Cluxton, Brown Co., Crossbred
Reserve Champion Novice Heifer – Hannah McCormick, Gallia Co., Angus
Third Overall Novice Heifer – Kaylee Lentz, Hancock Co., Crossbred
Fourth Overall Novice Heifer – Dalton Black, Adams Co., MaineTainer
Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Allison Davis, Carroll Co.,Crossbred
Sixth Overall Novice Heifer – Jerisyn Gilliam, Clark Co., Crossbred
Seventh Overall Novice Heifer -  Kerrie Miller, Auglaize Co., Angus
Eighth Overall Novice Heifer – Darcy Howser, Brown Co., Crossbred
Ninth Overall Novice Heifer – Payten Boring, Holmes Co., Shorthorn
Tenth Overall Novice Heifer – Payten Boring, Holmes Co., Shorthorn

Winners of the novice heifer division included from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Jared Cluxton, Brown Co., Champion; Hannah McCormick, Gallia Co., Reserve Champion; Kaylee Lentz, Hancock Co., Third Overall; Dalton Black, Adams Co., Fourth Overall; Allison Davis, Carroll Co., Fifth Overall; Jerisyn Gilliam, Clark Co., Sixth Overall; Kerrie Miller, Auglaize Co., Seventh Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Darcy Howser, Brown Co., Eighth Overall; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Payton Boring, Holmes Co., Ninth and Tenth Overall; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Champion Novice Steer – Brayden Barnett, Morrow Co., Hereford                                  
Reserve Champion Novice Steer –  Clay Foor, Licking Co., Shorthorn
Third Overall Novice Steer – Zane Davison, Madison Co., Simmental
Fourth Overall Novice Steer – Georgia Kiko, Stark Co., Hereford
Fifth Overall Novice Steer – Roger Sannes, Clermont Co., Crossbred
Sixth Overall Novice Steer – Brooke Egbert, Auglaize Co., Shorthorn Plus
Seventh Overall Novice Steer – Jessica Cox, Seneca Co., Shorthorn
Eighth Overall Novice Steer – Steven Wheeler, Tuscarawas Co., Crossbred
Ninth Overall Novice Steer – Cole Hiser, Greene Co., Crossbred
Tenth Overall Novice Steer –Jacob McCormick, Gallia Co., Crossbred

Winners of the novice market animal division included from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Brayden Barnett, Morrow Co., Champion; Clay Foor, Licking Co., Reserve Champion; Zane Davison, Madison Co., Third Overall; Georgia Kiko, Stark Co., Fourth Overall; Roger Sannes, Clermont Co., Fifth Overall; Cole Hiser, Greene Co., Ninth Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Jacob McCormick, Gallia Co., Tenth Overall; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Brooke Egbert, Auglaize Co., Sixth Overall; Jessica Cox, Seneca Co., Seventh Overall; and Steven Wheeler, Tuscarawas Co., Eighth Overall; were all recognized but were unavailable for the photo.

Bred & Owned Champions
Champion Bred & Owned Heifer – Darin Rhoades, Miami Co., Shorthorn Plus
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer– Bailey Harsh, Delaware Co., Angus
Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Desirae Logsdon, Fairfield Co., Shorthorn
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Brady Clemens, Morgan Co., Purebred Simmental
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer– Meghan Reed, Sandusky Co., Shorthorn Plus

Winners of the bred and owned heifer division included from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Bailey Harsh, Delaware Co., Reserve Champion; Brady Clemens, Morgan Co., Fourth Overall; Meghan Reed, Sandusky Co., Fifth Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Darin Rhoades of Miami County and Desirae Logsdon of Fairfield County exhibited the Champion and Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifers respectively but were unavailable for the photo.

Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Madison Clark, Miami Co., Chianina
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Courtney Trimbach, Warren Co., Maine-Anjou
Third Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Caleb Potter, Jackson Co., Maine-Anjou
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Steer - Will Harsh, Delaware Co., Angus
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Steer- Matthew Randolph, Jefferson Co., Maine - Anjou

Winners of the bred and owned steer division included from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Madison Clark, Miami Co., Champion; Courtney Trimbach, Warren Co., Reserve Champion; Caleb Potter, Jackson Co., Third Overall; Will Harsh, Delaware Co., Fourth Overall; Matthew Randolph, Jefferson Co., Fifth Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Showmanship Winners
Champion Novice Showman – Allison Davis, Carroll Co.
Reserve Champion Novice Showman – Jared Cluxton, Brown Co.
Third Overall Novice Showman – Cole Hiser, Greene Co.
Fourth Overall Novice Showman – Jerisyn Gilliam, Clark Co. TIE
Fourth Overall Novice Showman – Sara Harner, Greene Co TIE
Fifth Overall Novice Showman –Ben Harner, Greene Co
Sixth Overall Novice Showman – Chani Hopkins, Morgan Co.
Seventh Overall Novice Showman – Clay Foor, Licking Co.
Eighth Overall Novice Showman – Blake Tribby, Jackson Co.
Ninth Overall Novice Showman –Kelsey Crandall, Darke Co.
Tenth Overall Novice Showman –Kaylee Lentz, Hancock Co.

Winners of the Novice Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Allison Davis, Carroll Co., Champion; Jared Cluxton, Brown Co., Reserve Champion; Cole Hiser, Greene Co., Third Overall; Jerisyn Gilliam, Clark Co., Fourth Overall; Sarah Harner, Greene Co., Fourth Overall; and Ben Harner, Greene Co., Fifth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Chani Hopkins, Morgan Co., Sixth Overall; Clay Foor, Licking Co., Seventh Overall; Blake Tribby, Jackson Co., Eighth Overall; Kaylee Lentz, Hancock Co., Tenth Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Kelsey Crandall, Darke Co., was Ninth Overall but was unavailable for the photo.

Champion Beginner Showman – Abbie Collins, Montgomery Co. TIE
Champion Beginner Showman – Lydia Dance, Highland Co. TIE
Reserve Beginner Showman – Shelby Manning, Darke Co.
Third Overall Beginner Showman –Madison Jones, Brown Co.
Fourth Overall Beginner Showman – Hannah  Topmiller, Warren Co.
Fifth Overall Beginner Showman – Malania Birney, Jefferson Co.
Sixth Overall Beginner Showman –Tanner  Northrup, Ottawa Co.
Seventh Overall Beginner Showman – Bailey DeGroat, Montgomery Co.
Eighth Overall Beginner Showman – Adam Kinsman, Fulton Co.
Ninth Overall Beginner Showman –Morgan Mazey, Wood Co.
Tenth Overall Beginner Showman – Cody Trimbach, Warren Co.

Winners of the Beginner Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Abbie Collins, Montgomery Co., Champion; Lydia Dance, Highland Co., Champion; Shelby Manning, Darke Co., Reserve Champion; Madison Jones, Brown Co., Third Overall; Hannah Topmiller, Warren Co., Fourth Overall; and Malania Birney, Jefferson Co., Fifth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Tanner Northrup, Ottawa Co., Sixth Overall; Bailey DeGroat, Montgomery Co., Seventh Overall; Adam Kinsman, Fulton Co., Eighth Overall; Morgan Mazey, Wood Co., Ninth Overall; Cody Trimbach, Warren Co., Tenth Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans.

Champion Junior Showman – Hope Tira, Highland Co.
Reserve Champion Junior Showman – Colton Northrup, Ottawa Co.
Third Overall Junior Showman – Curtis Harsh, Delaware Co.
Fourth Overall Junior Showman –  Logan Trbovich, Carroll Co.
Fifth Overall Junior Showman –  Kady Davis, Carroll Co.
Sixth Overall Junior Showman – Jessica Millenbaugh, Crawford Co.
Seventh Overall Junior Showman –  Lane Manning, Darke Co.
Eighth Overall Junior Showman –  Karee Neff, Ross Co.
Ninth Overall Junior Showman –Carter Smith, Holmes Co.
Tenth Overall Junior Showman –Meredith Oglesby, Highland Co.

Winners of the Junior Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Hope Tira, Highland Co., Champion; Colton Northrup, Ottawa Co., Reserve Champion; Curtis Harsh, Delaware Co., Third Overall; Kady Davis, Carroll Co., Fifth Overall; Lane Manning, Darke Co., Seventh Overall; and Karee Neff, Ross Co., Eighth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Carter Smith, Holmes Co., Ninth Overall; Meredith Oglesby, Highland Co., Tenth Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Logan Trbovich, Carroll Co., Fourth Overall; and Jessica Millenbaugh, Crawford Co., Sixth Overall; were unavailable for the photo.

Champion Intermediate Showman – Madison Clark, Miami Co.
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman-  Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co.
Third Overall Intermediate Showman – Derek Miller, Williams Co.
Fourth Overall Intermediate Showman – Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co.
Fifth Overall Intermediate Showman –  Breanna Oakes, Clark Co.
Sixth Overall Intermediate Showman – Sarah Simpson, Brown Co.
Seventh Overall Intermediate Showman – Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co.
Eighth Overall Intermediate Showman – Lauren Grimes, Highland Co.
Ninth Overall Intermediate Showman – Karen Hiltbrand, Butler Co.
Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman – Austin Trbovich, Carroll Co.

Winners of the Intermediate Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Madison Clark, Miami Co., Champion; Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Reserve Champion; Derek Miller, Williams Co., Third Overall; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., Fourth Overall; Breanna Oakes, Clark Co., Fifth Overall; and Sarah Simpson, Brown Co., Sixth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Seventh Overall; Lauren Grimes, Highland Co., Eighth Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Karen Hiltbrand, Butler Co., Ninth Overall; and Austin Trbovich, Carroll Co., Sixth Overall; were unavailable for the photo.

Champion Senior Showman – Dwight Hamilton, Highland Co.
Reserve Champion Senior Showman – Seth Miller, Williams Co.
Third Overall Senior Showman –Ashley Rumpke, Preble Co.
Fourth Overall Senior Showman – Megan Hunt, Darke Co.
Fifth Overall Senior Showman – Brittanie Poole, Carroll Co.
Sixth Overall Senior Showman –  Lindsey Grimes, Highland Co.
Seventh Overall Senior Showman – Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co.
Eighth Overall Senior Showman – Kayla Alexander, Clinton Co.
Ninth Overall Senior Showman – Dylan Johnson, Morrow Co.
Tenth Overall Senior Showman – Jacob Ruffing, Seneca Co.

Winners of the Senior Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Dwight Hamilton, Highland Co., Champion; Seth Miller, Williams Co., Reserve Champion; Megan Hunt, Darke Co., Fourth Overall; Lindsey Grimes, Highland Co., Sixth Overall; Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co., Seventh Overall; and Kayla Alexander, Clinton Co., Eighth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Dylan Johnson, Morrow Co., Ninth Overall; Jacob Ruffing, Seneca Co., Tenth Overall; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. Ashley Rumpke, Preble Co., Fourth Overall; and Brittanie Poole, Carroll Co., Fifth Overall; were unavailable for the photo.

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