Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Charity statue moves to RAWF

The Charity statue is going to be displayed at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

The statue created a ruckus in Markham when it was raised 25 feet in the air at the home of the daughter of Stephen Roman who paid a record $1.45 million for the prize-winning Holstein cow.

Neighbours persuaded municipal officials to order it taken down.

On Monday, October 29, it will be installed on the floor of the Enercare Centre just outside of the Semex Ring of Excellence. 

“Charity is probably the most famous Holstein of all time,” said Charlie Johnstone, chief executive officer The Royal. “She won more national competitions in Canada and in the U.S. than any other dairy cow. 

Brookview Tony “Charity is considered by many to be the best show cow ever, having been named Supreme Champion an unprecedented three times at the World Dairy Expo.

“We’re delighted to welcome her statue to The Royal and introduce her to visitors, exhibitors, agricultural partners and competitors,” said Johnstone.

In 2014, Canadian sculptor Ron Baird constructed a polished stainless steel statue of Charity at the request of Romandale Farms Limited.