January 2013 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BELTED GALLOWAY SOCIETY, INC. US Beltie News Arkansas and Louisiana Bound www.beltie.org President Jon Bednarski After a month of catching up at our farm, Sylvia and I headed for Russellville, Arkansas, to the location of Galloway Farm and owners Bill and Judy Galloway. Arkansas has 134 registered Belted Galloway cattle and 11 member farms. We were to meet Bill and Judy at their home in town and then drive a few miles out to visit their farm. As we pulled into their main street home, I knew that Sylvia and I were in for a special treat. As I knocked on the door, I noticed a National Register of Historic Places plaque to the side. Being passionate about unique homes, I couldn't wait to view the inside of their beautiful home. Bill and Judy bought their 1909 historic home in 1976 and they are the home’s fourth owners of it. Bill, a dermatologist, and Judy, a retired pharmacist, lead very active lives. Bill keeps very busy on the farm and enjoys kayaking. He also collects antique banjos, fiddles, mandolins, and guitars and he plays with a local band. Judy has been hands-on with the extensive ongoing restoration of their home. She still seems to find time to keep up the beautiful gardens that surround their home. After a tour of their magnificent home, we headed out for a visit of their 62-acre farm, which they bought in 1984. Bill originally raised Simmentals, but after several years, he wanted to switch breeds. Interestingly, while on a skiing trip to Colorado he noticed a Beltie bumper sticker on a car and, since his last name is Galloway, he thought maybe this was the change he was searching for! The Galloway Farm’s first cattle came from Mississippi around 1995 and another came from Marben Farms in Connecticut. The herd grew over the years, but with the drought the last few years, Bill has reduced the herd to 25 Belties. He has no problems selling his heifers and steers throughout the surrounding states. After a nice tour of his farm and his very efficient barn, we headed south towards Louisiana. I could see the effects of the drought that Bill was talking about. As the highway joined up with the mighty Mississippi River, we saw water levels 15'-20' below normal. The extensive levee system that has been built along the river is impressive in how it protects the thousands upon thousands of acres of cropland. From cotton, and rice fields, to corn and soybeans, you can see how diverse and important farming is in this part of the country. Arriving in Louisiana, a state that has 107 registered Belted Galloway cattle and six member farms, we turned west, heading to Jonesville and Boggy Bayou Belties and Paints Farm. Don Enlow, the owner, met us at his entrance and prepared a lunch of pecan wood-smoked Beltie Burgers for us to enjoy. Wow! Don bought his first Belties in 2004, but found it a challenge to locate animals to build his herd. His first Belties came from Froggy Hollow’s Farm in Mississippi and Verlee Farm in North Carolina. Don, who has been a pilot for over 40 years, has flown and has inspected gas pipelines across the US for several major oil companies. His current position as a pilot is allowing him more free time to spend on the farm. Don was actually introduced to the breed while flying in Wisconsin many years ago. Don was no stranger to farming, as he had raised over 300 Boer goats on the farm prior to having cattle. As his farm name states, he has a few paint horses. I was impressed by Don’s many hobbies: growing fruits, berries, and pecan trees, to making handmade wooden roux and rice spoons from various wood species. I'm really amazed at how active, versatile and involved our members are and Don is no exception. Although Don's herd is not large, he has been an enthusiastic supporter of the breed and has sold and delivered Belties to many states to help potential members get started. Next month, Sylvia and I will continue on this trip with a Mississippi Farm visit and a stop in Nashville, Tennessee at an historic farm that also has Belties.
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January 2013
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BELTED GALLOWAY SOCIETY, INC.
US Beltie News Arkansas and Louisiana Bound
www.beltie.org
President Jon Bednarski After a month of catching up at our farm, Sylvia and I headed for Russellville, Arkansas, to the location of Galloway Farm and owners Bill and Judy Galloway. Arkansas has 134 registered Belted Galloway cattle and 11 member farms. We were to meet Bill and Judy at their home in town and then drive a few miles out to visit their farm. As we pulled into their main street home, I knew that Sylvia and I were in for a special
treat. As I knocked on the door, I noticed a National Register of Historic Places plaque to the side. Being passionate about unique homes, I couldn't wait to view the inside of their beautiful home. Bill and Judy bought their 1909 historic home in 1976 and they are the home’s fourth owners of it.
Bill, a dermatologist, and Judy, a retired pharmacist, lead very active lives. Bill keeps very busy on the farm and enjoys kayaking. He also collects antique banjos, fiddles, mandolins, and guitars and he plays with a local band. Judy has been hands-on with the extensive ongoing restoration of their home. She still seems to find time to keep up the beautiful gardens that surround their home. After a tour of their magnificent home, we headed out for a visit of their 62-acre farm, which they bought in 1984. Bill originally raised Simmentals, but after several years, he wanted to switch breeds. Interestingly, while on a skiing trip to Colorado he noticed a Beltie bumper sticker on a car and, since his last name is Galloway, he thought maybe this was the change he was searching for! The Galloway Farm’s first cattle came from Mississippi around 1995 and another came from Marben Farms in Connecticut. The herd grew over the years, but with the drought the last few years, Bill has reduced the herd to 25 Belties. He has no problems selling his heifers and steers throughout the surrounding states. After a nice tour of his farm and his very efficient barn, we headed south towards Louisiana. I could see the effects of the drought that Bill was talking about. As the highway joined up with the mighty Mississippi River, we saw water levels 15'-20' below normal. The extensive levee system that has been built along the river is impressive in how it protects the thousands upon thousands of
acres of cropland. From cotton, and rice fields, to corn and soybeans, you can see how diverse and important farming is in this part of the country. Arriving in Louisiana, a state that has 107 registered Belted Galloway cattle and six member farms, we turned west, heading to Jonesville and Boggy Bayou Belties and Paints Farm. Don Enlow, the owner, met us at his entrance and prepared a lunch of pecan wood-smoked Beltie Burgers for us to enjoy. Wow! Don bought his first Belties in 2004, but found it a challenge to locate animals to build his herd. His first Belties came from Froggy Hollow’s Farm in Mississippi and Verlee Farm in North Carolina. Don, who has been a pilot for over 40 years, has flown and has inspected gas pipelines across the US for several major
oil companies. His current position as a pilot is allowing him more free time to spend on the farm. Don was actually introduced to the breed while flying in Wisconsin many years ago. Don was no stranger to farming, as he had raised over 300 Boer goats on the farm prior to having cattle. As his farm name states, he has a few paint horses. I was impressed by
Don’s many hobbies: growing fruits, berries, and pecan trees, to making handmade wooden roux and rice spoons from various wood species. I'm really amazed at how active, versatile and involved our members are and Don is no exception. Although Don's herd is not large, he has been an enthusiastic supporter of the breed and has sold and delivered Belties to many states to help potential members get started. Next month, Sylvia and I will continue on this trip with a Mississippi Farm visit and a stop in Nashville, Tennessee at an historic farm that also has Belties.
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In Memoriam
Robert Flynn
December 1, 1941 - December 1, 2012 Robert Flynn of Pittsboro, North Carolina, a true child of God, entered the gates of Heaven on December 1, 2012 at his getaway in Emerald Isle, while he was with his beloved wife of 49 ½ years, Dianne Childress Flynn. Robert has two sons, Michael Flynn of Mebane, who is married to Andrea, and Robbie Flynn of Burlington. Robert has three grandchildren, Brittany, Jordan, and Bryanna Flynn, whom he loved uncon-ditionally. Robert's life radiated a glowing spirit that he used to guide and teach his family. He was a "gentle giant" who touched the lives of everyone with his kindness and helpfulness and the unselfish generosity that was truly from his heart. His drive led him to live his life to the fullest and beyond the limits that most men ever realize. Robert was a long-time member of Edgewood Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee. His life was a true testament to God. Lastly, Robert worked for Fitch Creations, the developer of Fearrington Village, for almost 40 years. He was loved by his co-workers as well as the residents of Fearrington Village. Fitch Creations/Fearrington Village purchased Belted Gallo-way cattle 25-plus years ago. Robert researched the breed and traveled to Virginia and Maine to purchase their founda-tion stock. Robert was passionate about Belted Galloway cattle and served on Council, various committees and later as vice-president. Robert also served as the Southern Belted Galloway Cattle Association’s president. A feather in Rob-ert’s cap was the fact that Fearrington cattle are shown and sold nationally, and continue to provide foundation stock to new breeders. As the owner of Fearrington Village stated, "Robert radiat-ed a calm, positive energy that instantly built trust, and an intuitive common sense that will be missed. He was a rock to so many people whose lives he touched."
Harry T. Burn Award
The Harry T. Burn Award was established and funded in
1984 by his widow in memory of the late Harry T. Burn, Ten-
nessee, one of the Society’s early very dedicated breeders.
Many breeders may recognize Mr. Burn’s breeding stock in
their pedigrees identified by the prefix Hathburn. His nephew,
James E. Burn, was president of the Society when he an-
nounced that the award, a large perpetual trophy and an en-
graved individual plaque, would be given to persons singled
out as having provided outstanding support and promotion to
the Belted Galloway breed. The award is not annual; rather, it
is presented from time to time as merited.
We invite the membership to submit a letter of recommen-
dation about an individual who they feel is deserving of this
distinguished award. Letters may be submitted to Vic Eg-
gleston’s office for the review of Council.
Executive Director Vic Eggleston
All members should have received their mem-
bership renewal notice by the time you read
this. Revenue from membership dues provides
the bulk of the funds our organization uses to
fulfill its mission of promoting Belted Galloway cattle. The
Council is working to educate the public about the merits of
our breed and to provide to our members, resources that will
enhance the value of their registered stock. Receiving mem-
bership dues payments early in the year helps the Council
determine the monetary resources that are available to best
fulfill its mission.
Included in your membership renewal package is a letter
from the Belted Galloway Foundation President, Bruce An-
derson, identifying the functions of the Foundation and the
benefits it can provide through your generous donations.
Please consider the Foundation’s objectives and include what-
ever amount you can along with your membership dues pay-
ment. During December, I finalized all the Lifetime Point Awards and Show Point Awards totals. Included in this issue are the Lifetime Point Awards. During February we will announce the 2012 Show Point Awards.
From Vic’s Office
2013 Belties Unlimited Show
The Belties Unlimited Show returns to Iowa City, Iowa
after a three-year absence, on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Our
blow-and-go type show will be held at the Johnson County
Fairgrounds in Iowa City. Blow-and-go means washed and
blown out but no paints or adhesives are used. We encourage
participants to clip their animals. It’s a great way for new ex-
hibitors to begin showing. Prior shows held in 2008 and 2010
were fun, family shows with exhibitors, including several first
-time participants, from four states.
Iowa City is in east-central Iowa, at the junction of Inter-
state 80 and US Highway 218. This show is hosted by Greg
and Pat Hipple and is sponsored by the Great Lakes Belted
Galloway Association. For information prior to the release of
registrations for the show, feel free to contact Greg and Pat at
The Belted Galloway Society, Inc. experienced a marvelous
turnout for the Annual General Meeting in Louisville, KY.
Around 125 people attended the meeting and the events at
The North American International Livestock Exposition. With
106 Belted Galloway cattle shown at the National Show, it
was reported that it is the largest Belted Galloway show in
history! It’s always fun to see our youth from across the Unit-
ed States showing in The Kathi Jurkowski National Junior
Show! The Belted Galloway Premium Sale was a huge suc-
cess, offering quality cattle and strong bidding and sales! If
you were unable to attend the event, you were missed! But the
good news is that we are planning to do it all again in 2013!
There certainly was a plethora of activities and events to at-
tend because The North American International Livestock
Exposition (NAILE) is the world's largest all-breed, purebred
livestock exposition. Ten different species of livestock com-
pete in the exposition, and the purebred beef and sheep events
are the largest in the world. Beltie visitors enjoyed the Giant
Country Store and its nearly 200 commercial vendors.
The Belted Galloway Society, Inc. could not hold this event
without the work of many volunteers! We are so grateful to
our Council and the many individuals who work to make it a
positive experience for the Belted Galloway breed!
During the Annual General Meeting the membership voted
to amend the by-law regarding junior membership. Junior
membership will now be retained through the calendar year of
her/his 21st birthday.
Elections were held and returning to Council serving a 2-
year term are Scott Griffith (TX), Lisa Lovett (IL) and
Michelle Ogle (NJ).
The Spring Meeting will be held in Indianapolis, IN dur-
ing April 2013. The Annual General Meeting will be hosted
by The Belted Galloway Society Inc. to coincide with The
National Belted Galloway Show and Premium Sale in Louis-
ville, KY during November 2013.
The National Belted Galloway Show, AGM and Premium Sale
Michelle Ogle ,Chair of the Show and Sale Committees
The 2012 Belted Galloway Society Premium Sale was held on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 and was a resounding success. With 58 registered bidders present, and another 25 bid-
ders registered online, bidding was fast and furious. This was, not doubt, the best Premium Sale held by the Society to date. Thanks to Sherwood Acres Beef LLC for the pre-sale reception! During the reception, potential buyers had a chance to view all the sale cattle, and were able to meet with the con-signors. The final numbers are: 9 Female lots Total sales $36,150 Average: $4,017/lot 4 Bull Lots Total sales $10,500 Average: $2,625/lot 1 Flush Total sales $ 5,500 Average: $5,500/lot 1 embryo lot Total sales $ 400 Average: $ 400/lot 5 semen lots Total sales $ 5,350 Average: $ 134/straw Total Gross sales $64,350 Overall per lot average of $3,217
Top Selling Female Lot 4 Southdown Yellow Rose 40Y 34967B, consigned by Southdown Farm, Bedminster, NJ and sold to James Miller, Hillcroft Farm, Paris, KY. $5,500
Top Selling Bull Lot 13 Driftwood Redman 36Y (AI)(ET), consigned by Drift-wood Plantation, Awendaw, SC and sold to Peggy Bachman/Priestford, LLC, Darlington, MD. $2,900
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National Belted Galloway Open Show Aavalon Farm (TX), Antietam Farm (IL), B& J Cattle Com-pany (IN), Blisful Acres LLC (OK), Bluebird Ranch (TX), Countyline Belties (IN), Cross Creek Farm (NC), CYR Ranch (SD), Dickinson Acres (MN), Double M Ranch (TX), Drift-wood Plantation (SC), Fearrington Village/Fitch Creations (NC), Greenhill Farm (LA), Hilltop Farms (IL), HC Sims Farm (PA), Holbrook Hill Farm (NH), K Galloway (SC), Journey’s End Farm (ME), Marben Farms (CT), Magnolia Trace Farms (MS), MCS CMS Cattle (NY), Meadowood Farm LLC (NY), Mitchell Ledge Farm (ME), Needmore Acres (IN), Oak Valley Farm (IL), Pineview Farm (ME), Red Barn Enterprises LLC (IN), Southdown Farm (NJ), Uphill Farm (NY), Sunnybrook Farms (IL), Triple R Farm (NC), Twelve Oaks Cattle Company (RI), Vaca Linda Belties (TX), Wayside Valley Farm (IL), Weaber Livestock (KY). Club Calf Steer, Needmore Acres Bradley. Light Steer born 2011, Blisful Watch Me. Finished Steer, Red Barn Titan. Grand Champion Steer, Red Barn Titan. Reserve, Blisful Stout. Late Spring Heifer Calf born after April 2012, Triple R Destiny. Spring Heifer Calf born March 2012, Kiyiwana Fio-na Volpe owned by Blisful Acres. Late Junior Heifer Calf 2/1-2/28/12, CYR Zeona. Early Junior Heifer Calf 1/1-1/31/12, Ridgeview Double DS (AI) owned by Triple R Farm. Champion Junior Heifer Calf, Ridgeview Double DS (AI) owned by Triple R Farm. Reserve, CYR Zeona. Winter Heifer Calf, Southdown Yellow Rose 40Y. Late Senior Heifer Calf, 9/1-10/31/11, Meadowood Yona 90Y. Early Senior Heifer Calf, Meadowood Yoko. Champion Senior Heifer, Southdown Yellow Rose 40Y.Reserve, Meadowood Yoko. Late Summer Yearling Heifer 7/1-8/31/11, Driftwood Sizzle 250Y. Early Summer Yearling Heifer, Driftwood Julia 25Y owned by Weaber Livestock. Junior Yearling Heifer 3/1-4/30/11, Marben’s Comet. Early Junior Yearling Heifer, 1/1-2/28/11, Marben’s Cargo Pants.
Junior Champion Heifer, Marben’s Cargo Pants. Reserve, Driftwood Julia 25Y owned by Weaber Livestock. Late Senior Heifer 10/1-12/31/10, Driftwood Louise 45X. Early Senior Heifer 9/1-10/31/10, Journey’s End Eliza. Late Two-Year-Old Heifer, Blisful Patty owned by Greenhill Farm. Early Two-Year-Old-Heifer, Stonesthrow Bella (AI) (ET) owned by Oak Run Farm (NC). Senior Champion Heifer, Driftwood Louise 45X. Reserve, Fearrington Celebrity. Grand Champion Heifer, Driftwood Louise 45X. Reserve, Fearrington Celebrity. Three-Year-and-Over Cow with Calf, Oak Valley Wendy. Grand Champion Cow with Calf, Oak Valley Wendy. Re-serve, Driftwood Sizzle owned by Triple R Farm. Spring Bull Calf born March 2012 and after, Kiyiwana Dou-ble O Seven owned by Uphill Farm. Junior Bull Calf 1/1-2/28/12, Holborook Hill Ziggy Marley (AI). Winter Bull Calf 11/1-12/31/11, Bluebird Zeus. Senior Bull Calf 9/1-10/31/11, Driftwood Yield 28Y (AI) (ET). Champion Bull Calf, Driftwood Yield 28Y (AI) (ET). Re-serve, Holbook Hill Ziggy Marley (AI). Junior Yearling Bull 3/1-4/30/11, Driftwood Red Oak 18Y. Junior Champion Bull, Driftwood Red Oak 18Y. Reserve, MHF Yock 311 owned by Pine View Farm. Late Senior Bull, Fearrington Casnova. Early Senior Bull, Meadowood Xman (AI) owned by HC Sims Farm. Late Two-Year-Old Bull, Marben’s Jasper Park (AI). Three-Year-Old Bull, ABG Julius owned by CYR Ranch. Senior Champion Bull, Meadowood Xman (AI). Reserve, Driftwood Sonic (AI). Grand Champion Bull, Meadowood Xman (AI) owned by HC Sims Farm. Reserve, Driftwood Sonic (AI). Get-of-Sire, Driftwood Plantation with Highland Farm Otto. Produce of Dam, Meadowood Farm with Antietam Ladybug, Best Pair of Weanlings, Holbrook Hill Farm. Best Pair of Yearlings, Driftwood Plantation. Breeders Herd, Driftwood Plantation. Best Six Head, Driftwood Plantation.
JANUARY 2013
The National Belted Galloway Show
Grand Champion Bull, Meadowood Xman. Bred by Marc
Schappell and Tom Anderson (NY). Owned by Ellen Sims (PA).
Grand Champion Heifer, Driftwood Louise 45X. Bred and
owned by Sue Drew (SC).
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Premier Breeder, Driftwood Plantation. Premier Exhibitor, Driftwood Plantation.
Kathi Jurkowski National Junior Show Alexandra Abney (IN), Doug Abney (IN), Connor Clark (MS), Jessica Dodge (IL), Ryan Fogle (IL), Meg Hall (ME), Lukas Hill (IN), Helena Kagan (NY), Jacob Keller (IL), Noah Keller (IL), Dustin James (ME), Chris Landeck (MN), Caro-line Oatley (RI), Cody Sentry (MN), Clayton Stephens (NY), Julia Weaber (KY), Jordan Zimmerschied (OK), Joshua Zim-merschied (OK). Club Calf Steer born after 1/ 11/12, Needmore Acres Brad-ley. Light Steer born 2011, Blisful Watch Me by Josh Zim-merschied. Finished Steer born after 11/1/10, Red Barn Titan. Grand Champion Steer, Red Barn Titan. Reserve, Blisful Watch Me by Joshua Zimmerschied. Late Spring Heifer Calf born March 2012 or after, Hilltop Farms Zoey. Junior Heifer Calf 1/1 – 2/28/12, Oak Valley Zahara. Winter Heifer Calf 11/ 1 – 12/ 31/11, Wayside Valley Shez All Jack. Late Senior Heifer Calf 9/1 – 10/31/11, Mag-nolia Trace Zenas Yara. Early Senior Heifer Calf 9/ 1 – 10/31/11, Pineview Destiny. Late Summer Yearling Heifer 5/1 – 8/31/11, Driftwood Julia 25Y owned by Julia Weaber. Early Junior Yearling Heifer 1/1 – 2/28/11, Red Barn Artemis owned by Lukas Hill. Senior Heifer 9/1 – 12/31/10, Ston-esthrow Xpresso (AI) (ET) owned Cody Sentry. Three years and Over Cows with Calf, Oak Valley Wendy. Grand Champion Female, Oak Valley Wendy. Reserve, Driftwood Julia 25Y owned by Julia Weaber. Junior Showmanship ages 8 to 14 Class A, Julia Weaber. Junior Showmanship ages 8 to 14 Class B, Doug Abney. Sen-ior Showmanship ages 15 to 21 Class A, Alexandra Abney. Senior Showmanship ages 15 to 21 Class B, Adam McConnell. Grand Champion Overall Showman, Adam McConnell. Reserve, Doug Abney.
JANUARY 2013
The National Belted Galloway Show
Grand Champion Open and BYG Steer, Red Barn Titan.
Bred and owned by Angela, Alexandra and Doug Abney (IN). Grand Champion Open and BYG Cow/Calf, Oak Valley
Wendy. Bred and owned by Jacob and Noah Keller (IL).
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