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Volume 32, Issue 1

February 2012

~ The Shropshire Voice ~

Official Publication of The American Shropshire Registry Association Published in the interest of Shropshire Breeders each February, May and October

Becky Peterson, ASRA Secretary

Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher

Board of Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association Darrell Dockter – Pres. (2013) 19411 S. Carpenter Rd. Snohomish, WA 98290 (425) 327-1428 dddockter@earthlink.net

Norbert Jackson (2014) 4125 W. State Route 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 njackson@macdermid.com

Brad Slutz – V. Pres. (2013) 1144 Oxford Circle Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 899-0366 bslutz@1stfarmcredit.com

Gary Brockmann (2012) 2011 Blake Road Garden Prairie IL 61038 (815) 544-4515 gvbrock@aol.com

Robert Johnson (2012) 569 State Highway Marshfield, MO 65706 (417) 859-4452 rokajo6@centurytel.net Alan Bruhin (2014) 2064 Tranquility Lane Sevierville, TN 37876-0101 (865) 453-4767 wabruhin@utk.edu Jim Percival (2014) 961 Hoop Road Xenia, OH (937) 374-3371 schoolhousshrops@aol.com

Re Call (2012) 964 Mohawk Trail Shelburne, MA 01370 (413) 625-2436 doonyc@netscape.net

Tim Roberts (2012) 27954 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, OK 73093 (405) 485-9255 RobertsSheepCo@cs.com

Robert Dinsmore (2014) 5842 Broad Run Road Jefferson, MD 21755 (301) 371-4483 cod-cnh@fred.net

Carol Rueber (2012) 24632 210th Street Sumner, IA 50674 (563) 578-8663 ruebershrops@yahoo.com

Cody Hiemke (2013) 1773 Koshkonong Rd. Stoughton, WI 53589 (415) 302-8035 cjhiemke@hotmail.com

Sandy Cross(2014) 198 Shaws Mill Road Gorham, ME 04038-2233 207-839-8717 sandycross@masiello.com

Mark McCabe (2012) 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-1103 mamccabe51@hotmail.com

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Secretary Becky Peterson will be near the office at most other times and will return calls as soon possible. She will make the best effort to process registrations and transfers within a day or two of receipt. Contact her at: American Shropshire Registry Association Becky Peterson, Secretary 41 Bell Rd. Leyden MA 01337 Phone/Fax –(413) 624-9652 Shropsec@hotmail.com

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Junior Activities For questions on any of the junior events for the Shropshire Association, contact Mark McCabe or Tim Roberts. Mark McCabe 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-1103 Mamccabe51@hotmail.com Alan Bruhin 2064 Tranquility Lane Sevierville, TN 37876-0101 (865) 453-4767 wabruhin@utk.edu

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From the Secretary Greetings from the Shropshire Office in 2012! Another year has passed. As each new year begins we look back on the successes of the last one and pat ourselves on the back for a job well done and thank those who made it possible. 2011 saw continued growing enthusiasm for Shropshire sheep in many settings. It continues to be a popular breed in the show ring and also in the club lamb venue. There has been interest in using Shropshires in other situations such as grazing in Christmas trees. The LambPlan system for production records is up and running and will provide useful data for creating more productive and efficient Shropshires. We had a wonderful national show event in New England in September. We reflect on the things that could be improved and attack that activity with new approaches. For those who like doing everything online, you may download from Shropshires.org two interactive forms to complete registrations on your computer and email them for a quicker trip to the office. You must have either money ahead on account or will soon be able to make an online payment through Paypal. Many people have asked about the possibility of finding the 125th Anniversary sweatshirts. Although those were limited edition items, we plan on an opportunity to have available a few items with an updated logo. You will be able to go to Shropshires.org to view the selection and make the purchase through our supplier. This is supposed to be up and running by April, in time for the Classic and your summertime comfort! We welcome a new director, Alan Bruhin from Tennessee. We look forward to his experience with working with youth groups and his family’s involvement with Shropshires. We thank his predecessor, Ralph

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Lovely, for the time and effort he has put into his directorship. The National Junior Shropshire Sheep Association is off to a good start after the formative meeting in Louisville. Look for these young enthusiastic people at events throughout the year and offer them your input and support. They are the future of the breed and the industry. College bound seniors, and those already enrolled, are encouraged to apply for a $400 scholarship. A minimum of two applicants will be selected to receive these awards. Applications are available at Shropshires.org and are due in the office June 1. Awards will be made payable to the applicant in November. The spring and summer sale season is approaching quickly and begins with the Classic and Great Lakes event in May, the Spectacular National Sale and Midwest Sale in June. The New England Sale follows in July. There are a few other smaller sales held. Consignors, sale managers and buyers should note that only NN genotype sheep can be sold in public sales. No sheep carrying spider gene will be offered. Some of these sales are held in conjunction with youth show events so it is imperative that the potential new youth buyers have no opportunity to purchase a hidden problem. As show season also nears, it looks like a reminder is needed that all Shropshires must be shorn tight to the knees and hocks. This applies to all sales, junior and open shows. Sheep found carrying a little extra strategically unsheared areas will have to be reshorn before being allowed to show. How is everyone faring with the winter weather? The northwest has had rare snowfall and cold. The northeast has been mild and wet. Hopefully the center of the country is gaining a little moisture to catch up with the dry summer. _______ Page 3

New England hosts successful National Show in 2011 A wonderful National Show was held at the Big E in September. Several breeders stepped out of their Midwest arena and came east to show their enthusiasm for Shropshires as both exhibitors and spectators. Some came as part of planned vacations and toured the New England area and have stories to tell of their visits. Some toured Boston, local wineries, antique shows, the local mountain zip line, Niagara Falls and recent flood-ravaged areas. Thirty-seven exhibitors were listed in the entry book from the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Maryland, Delaware , Pennsylvania, Ohio and IlNew England Association linois. Specpresident and host Bill tators came Webster addresses the from those group at the banquet.. states and

more, including Iowa and Washington. Exhibitors received gift bags of local goodies. One hundred eighty-one sheep were entered, exceeding the National Show of 1991. It was definitely the largest Shropshire show at the Big E in many years and lasted almost five hours. The quality was fantastic as it has been at almost every state fair this year. Kyle Thayer of Cummington, Mass., ably sorted the classes. The show staff was very efficient in producing an up-to-date show program listing the very entries in the ring and also allowed numerous class splits. Very unique pottery was awarded during the show and everyone came home with a trivet.The New England group worked very hard raising funds to help provide the awards and many thanks go to the multiple donors who came forward to help out. Following the show, Maine board-member Sandy Cross and his helpers performed a lobster dinner amidst the RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outside the barn. There was plenty to go around and every one enjoyed the clam chowder and corn on the cob, as well. Many thanks to the Big E staff and members of the New England Shropshire Asso-

Pair of Ewe Lambs class is shown as the evening progresses at the 2011 National Show. _______ Page 4

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Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting

ciation for all of their hard work in making this weekend very memorable. Special thanks go to Donna Woolam (Big E Director of Ag & Education); Debra Hopkins (Big E Sheep September 16, 2011 Superintendent); and New England ShropSheraton Inn, West Springfield, Mass. shire Association hard workers Bill Webster, Sandy Cross, Donna Washburn, Elaine Jaycox, This meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. Chip Hallet, Brit Hallet, Hallie Walker, Debbie by President Darrell Dockter. Members presDane and Re Call. ent were Mark McCabe, Jim Percival, Robert A buffet dinner was held at the Storrow- Dinsmore, Carol Rueber, Brad Slutz, Re Call ton Tavern on the Big E grounds on the eve- and Secretary Becky Peterson. Not attendning before the show and it was very well ing were Tim Roberts, Bill Seals, Ralph Lovely, attended. The atmosphere was very friendly Bob Johnson, Cody Hiemke, Gary Brockand it was fun to watch people get to know mann, Sandy Cross and Norbert Jackson. each other. Many on the attendees brought The minutes from the June meeting had along door prizes for a little enjoyment fol- been distributed previously by email. Mark lowing the dinner and business meeting. McCabe moved, and Robert Dinsmore secYoung Massachusetts Shropper Kyle Har- onded, to accept them as presented.The minris helped with the drawings and distribu- utes were approved. Brad noted an email he tion. There was plenty to go around. When had recently received stating a person from it was over, the walk back to the Livestock another breed was excited about coming Complex was a long one. A few strings were over to Shropshires. There was further dispulled and several people were given a ride cussion regarding the large shows at Ohio on the “camper guy’s” golf cart back to the State Fair having large open and junior shows. barn area, saving them very tired legs. The treasurer’s report as of August 31 had THANK YOU ALL!

THANK YOU to everyone that bid, purchased and continues to support our program.

Shropshire Spring Fling – SS Shrops of Iowa Shropshire Classic, Eaton, Ohio – Martin Conklin Family of Ohio, Danielle Moore of Maryland and Alicia Heineche of Missouri CONGRATULATIONS to Monica Ebert on winning the 2011 Shropshire Yearling Ewe Futurity with BWB 1202! Look for us at the Shrop Spring Fling and the Classic again. Check our web-site a few weeks before the sale to see photos of our entries.

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Barry Barr

Rick Whiting

Randy Barr

4401 Sorg Road 1779 Green Road 4417 Sorg Road Hillsboro, OH Martinsville, OH Hillsboro, OH 45133 45146 45133 (937) 288-5004 (937) 685-2603 (937) 288-0001

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also been previously distributed.The balance sheet showed total assets to be $49,986.51, only $29.33 less than this time last year. The Profit & Loss report showed a net income of $7,947.32 over expenses for the period. Becky also discussed the items in the “Restricted Funds” which showed a profit of $129.25 for the period. Becky noted that the expensive time of year is approaching with Louisville, etc. Also noted that registrations were down by only four and transfers were up by 18 head for this period last year. Jim Percival moved, and Brad Slutz seconded, to accept the treasurer’s report. The report was approved.

Committee Reports Budget committee – Re Call reminded committees their 2013 budgets need to be submitted at the June 2012 meeting. Youth and Junior Association – Mark noted again that there were no scholarship applications received and that the directors for each region should encourage eligible youth in their areas to apply in 2012. There will be a minimum of two $400 awards. The Ambassador Program is going well. Many thanks go to Hallie Walker for a job well done in 2011. She has worked hard to help get the junior association off the ground. It was decided to contact the NAILE junior exhibitors and remind them of the junior association meeting there. Mark reported that 116 ewe lambs were nominated for the 2011 Futurity. Discussion followed about the success of the regionalization of the Ewe Lamb Program. It was decided to keep on with the current method for one or two more years and then revaluate. Participation in the futurity by youth from the outlying areas needs to be encouraged. There was also discussion regarding the Great Lakes Sale. It was noted that as long as there are 10 ewe lambs this sale is alright for a futurity sale. It was noted that there were not a great number of futurity ewe lambs purchased at the Classic by Indiana youngsters. This could be partially explained by Indiana’s requirement to have _______ Page 6

their junior lamb retina scanned on the same day as the sale to be eligible to show in the youth program. There are only seven to eight yearling ewes reporting points. Mark noted that perhaps the yearling ewe class at the Spectacular junior show should go back to single points as there will be futurity yearling ewes available to purchase the next day and also at Sedalia. Mark confirmed that the yearling ewe futurity would continue to be one contest and not regionalized in 2012. There was also discussion regarding the southern winter shows. To clarify: previous years’ futurity ewe lambs must be re-nominated and have fee paid prior to exhibiting yearling ewe during the following year. Voice & Promotion – All seems to be on track for the upcoming issue. Rinda reports that all four covers are sold. NAILE Sale – Entries have been sent or delivered and are available online. There has been response and Becky will have a catalog ready for Rinda to include in the envelope with the October Voice. The contract is signed and on record and the sale is set for 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of the NAILE Sheep Week. Performance – Jim Percival spoke with Cody about the status of the LambPlan. The transition is complete and it is now possible for participating breeders to get their information processed. Judge Evaluation – This project seems to be evolving to a discussion about breed type and the post show surveys seem more to reflect the exhibitors feeling on their success of the day. There was no action and it was decided to go through Louisville with it and possibly discontinue in 2012.

Old Business Fundraising – Jim Percival reported on the intended sale of Shropshire items on the Shropshire website. He had spoken with Phil Morris at Team Image (who produced the items for the 125th Anniversary). The idea is to start with five items to make and sell. These would not conflict with any __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

Two of our

High-ranking Troops… ★★★★ 2011 National Futurity Ewe Lamb ★★★★ 2011 Reserve Champ. Ohio State Fair Jr. Show ★★★★ 2011 2nd place in Early February Ewe National Jr. Show

Josh Sargent

Thanks to Erik Mrozinski!

Courtney Sargent

★★★★ 2011 3rd Overall National Futurity Ewe Lamb ★★★★ 3rd place in Early February Ewe National Junior Show Thanks to Dennis Avery!

★★★★ Thanks to our 2011 buyers ★★★★ Bill Bryant, Jake Mingus and Fred Heaton.

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junior fundraising items. Team Image would set the cost to ASRA and committee would determine a profitable selling price. Members would find these items on the ASRA website, linked with the Team Image store to make the purchase.Team Image would be responsible for receiving payment and shipping items. Periodically, Team Image would send a sales report and profit to Becky. There would be no extra work in the office for this project except for a yearly report. Carol Rueber moved, with a second from Brad Slutz, to go ahead with this project for one year to make a minimum of $50 to continue. Discussion followed regarding the items to be offered as well as the artwork to be used. Darrell will see if Janet can work from the 125th logo and submit it to the board for approval and Team Image for production cost. Committee would select five items and they would be displayed on the ASRA website with a link to Team Image by March or April in advance of the Classic.The motion passed. New History Book – Glenn High has a list and contact info for the presidents and secretaries of the last 25 years. He will be gathering information over the winter for

production of this book. Online Registration – There is a registration form in the website that a breeder can complete and submit online. We would like to be able to process payments for such work via PayPal. Becky reported that she has PayPal set up but is not yet linked to any bank account. There was discussion about the type of PayPal service to be used. There is only an approximate 3% charge to the credit card user for PayPal to process payments from PayPal’s site as opposed to an additional $30 monthly fee to process from ASRA website. Mark McCabe moved with a second from Jim Percival to have Becky complete the work with PayPal at the least cost. This motion passed. Spider Committee – At the June board meeting, a motion to allow only NN, spider-free Shropshire sheep to be sold at any public sale had been tabled. Jim Percival moved and Mark McCabe moved to untable that motion. Discussion followed. Jim then moved, and Mark McCabe seconded, that no Shropshires be sold at any public sale that is not of the genotype NN. These sales include the major sales (Ohio Classic, Shropshire Spectacular, Great Lakes Sale and

New Members in 2010

Welcome Aboard! These members joined the ASRA during 2011. Jason & Beth Percival, Xenia, OH Mark A Fiegl, Marion, NY Floyd Avery, Boise, ID Candy Lutz, West Salem, OH RJ Creamer, Prospect, OH Randy Smith, Kentland, IN Sugar Ridge Ranch, Jon, Charlotte & Vivian Stephenson, Viroqua, WI Norman Morgan, Nampa, ID _______ Page 8

Bob & Lori Yeager, Fortville, IN Daryl & Rae Ann Peterson & Family, Austin, MN Gibson Ridge Farm, Lori Gibson, Oakville, WA Colwell Family Shropshires, Phil Colwell, Trezavant, TN Shepherds View, Bridgeville, DE Harry P Hawkes Jr, Hunting Valley, OH Joseph Hoffman, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

Midwest Stud Ram Sale), as well as any other minor sales such as the Penn-Mar Sale, Tennessee Sheep Producers, New England Sale or any other purebred sale where registered Shropshires are sold. All responsibility will lie with the consignor. Becky is to inform sale managers of this rule in advance of the 2012 sale season. Private treaty sales are not addressed by this motion. 2012 NAILE Judge Nomination – As per the Annual Meeting in 2010, a ballot box will be at the Shropshire display area at NAILE in November. Any Shropshire exhibitor that is a current paid ASRA member will be able to nominate one judge on a signed card. Only members may vote and the ballot must be signed. The ballots will be read and counted prior to the next board meeting and the board will nominate a list to be submitted to NAILE. Indiana Directorship – The current director representing the Indiana region had previously requested that the regions be reevaluated. Becky had provided the board with statistics of number of sheep registered

Slick shorn rule reminder Shropshire exhibitors and consignors are reminded that all sheep are to be shorn completely to the knees and hocks. Sheep found to be carrying extra wool above the knees or hocks at a show or sale will need to be resheared before entering the ring for judging. – ASRA Board of Directors and number of paid members for each state and region. The bylaws state that the regions be looked at every six years but it appears that had not been done for many years. The bylaws committee reviewed the number of directors in 2008 so actually any district changes cannot be made for six years until 2014. Bylaws also state that there will be 15 directors and therefore it would take a bylaw amendment to change the number of directors and the regions. Possible redis-

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Austin Sorgen - Celina, OH Spring Run Farm - Gorham, ME Sando Family Shropshires - New Madison, OH Tim Eppley - Zanesville, OH Norbert Jackson & Family - Alexandria, IN Jon, Charlotte & Vivian Stephenson - Viroqua, WI City Limits Sheep Farm - LaMoille, IL

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Jim & Denise Percival 961 Hoop Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385 937-374-3371 www.schoolhouseshropshires.com _______ Page 9

tricting was discussed but it will still be 2014 before this can be addressed again. It might be advisable to remove dates of region revision from the bylaws once amendments pass.

New Business Non-Profit Status â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Becky had notified the board of an IRS notice that the nonprofit status of the ASRA had been revoked for non-filing of 2007 Tax return. Becky had filed all returns since 2008. It was also noted that the dates for the ASRA fiscal year changed to use the calendar year at the beginning so a return for October - December 2006 will also be required. Investigation shows that a letter explaining the events of 2006 and 2007 along with returns for those periods should help to reinstate the nonprofit status. Mark is working on said letter with the Executive Committee in force in 2007. Becky will compile a return for that period from materials she received from interim treasurer George Buckham. 2012 National Sale â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brad Slutz reported that the Illinois Shropshire Association has requested to host once again the National Shropshire Sale in Springfield, Ill. in June, 2012. They are exploring some alternatives to the usual banquet and meeting. Carol Rueber moved with a second from Jim Percival to accept the offer for the Shropshire Spectacular. Discussion followed. The motion passed. Brad then submitted the following list of judges to be approved by the board: 1.) Bill Buckland, 2.) Aaron Crome, 3.) tie between Rod Crome and Mike Elsbury. Jim Percival moved with a second by Carol Rueber to accept this list of judges. Brad stated that the Illinois State Fair Shropshire show was a slick shorn show in 2011 and would be the same in 2012. He then mentioned that the Illinois State Fair and Illinois Shropshire Association would be interested in hosting the National Shropshire Show in the near future, possible in 2014. He said there is a committee formed to generate a proposal in 2012. June Board Meeting - The next Board of Directors meeting will be held in Spring_______ Page 10

field, Ill. in conjunction with the National Sale. It was decided to ask Greg Deakin to try to get a meeting room at the Northfield instead of using the extension building on the fairgrounds. Election of Officers - Mark McCabe nominated Darrell Dockter for president. Brad Slutz seconded. Jim Percival moved to close nominations for president and the secretary cast one ballot. Jim Percival moved to nominate Brad Slutz for vice president with a second from Mark McCabe. Carol Rueber moved that nominations for vice president be closed and that Becky cast one ballot. It has been so noted that West Region director, Bill Seals, has not attended three consecutive meetings. Bylaws state that such a member is to be expelled from the board. Since there is very little Shropshire activity in that region at the present time, it was suggested to leave that position open for now until suitable member is found. The executive session met to discuss the annual contract for Secretary Becky Peterson. Re Call took minutes at this time. After some discussion, a motion was made by Brad Slutz and seconded by Re Call to renew her contract for 2012. Salary will remain at $14,000. The board did request a monthly update letter showing activity of the registry office. No meeting is scheduled at NAILE in 2011 but Becky will still request passes for the board members. No further business was presented before the meeting. Carol Rueber moved to adjourn and Jim Percival seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted Becky Peterson, Secretary

Annual Meeting of the Members Minutes September 16, 2011 West Springfield, MA The Annual Meeting of the Members was called to order at 6 p.m. by President

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Darrell Dockter. This meeting followed the 2011 National Show dinner at the Big E. Bill Webster of the New England Shropshire Association welcomed everyone present. The minutes of the 2010 Annual Meeting in Louisville were distributed at the beginning of the meeting by the secretary. Randy Rife moved to accept the minutes as presented. Bob Dinsmore seconded. There was no discussion or corrections. The minutes were accepted. Becky then presented the ASRA treasurer’s report as of Aug. 31, 2011. Balance sheet showed $49,986.51 in assets which showed a decrease of approximately $29 since 2009. Accounts receivable totaled $1,813.87. The 2011 net income of the ASRA is $7,947.32 as of Aug. 31. She noted that the expensive time of year was approaching and that profit will be reduced by the end of the year. Registrations and transfers are steady for the period January through August with 2232 registrations (down four) and 784 transfers (up 29).There are 278 paid members for the period of which 116 are juniors and 162 are

returning or new senior members. Becky noted that an expanded financial report is available to anyone who requests it and a year end report will be printed in the February Voice. There were no questions from the floor. Brad Slutz moved to accept the treasurer’s report. Bob Dinsmore seconded. The report was accepted. Mark reported youth programs. The futurity program continues to grow with 115 ewe lambs nominated and 24 ewe lambs campaigned. 2011 is the first year that the ewe lamb futurity is operating on a regional basis. Sixteen yearling ewes were nominated in this second year. Point cards had been returned on eight. Hallie Walker spoke as the current Shropshire Junior Ambassador. This program has been very successful. She reported on the fund-raising activities of her position and asked that people participate in the 50/50 and trimming stand raffles. She has also been important in the formation of a junior association that will officially kick off in Louisville. She has shown a lot of enthusiasm and

Mccabe ShropShireS

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We’ll be selling ewe lambs and ram lambs at sales this year – all will have good breed character and be of show quality. All ewe lambs will be futurity nominated.

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Averyshropshires “Your source for quality Shropshires”

Check out our new website at www.averyshropshires.com

Flash! “First year for Avery Shropshires fall lambs!” Pictured above is one of our newest fall arrivals. Be sure to look for her and others of her style and quality at the spring consignment sales. Or give us a call for your next fall and spring show lambs. 2011 Stars of Louisville Reserve Champion ewe

Thank you

to the Merle Miller Family in Indiana on her purchase

Dennis & Nancy Avery (574) 209-0988 _______ Page 12

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promotion for the Shropshire breed. A new ambassador will be chosen during the junior events in Louisville. The ASRA continues to offer two college scholarships. Darrell gave a brief report of the board meeting held earlier in the day and then introduced the board members present. Becky reported that the Indiana Shropshire Association has re-nominated Norbert Jackson as the Indiana director. The Ohio Shropshire Association has nominated Jim Percival as one of the Ohio directors. The Penn-Mar Shropshire Association has re-nominated Robert Dinsmore as one of the directors of the Pennsylvania & South region. The New England Shropshire Association re-nominated Sandy Cross as a director for the New England & New York Region. Mark McCabe moved that nominations be closed for these regions. Randy Rife seconded. Darrell called for a vote on these four directors. Mark McCabe nominated Alan Bruhin of Tennessee as the second director for the Pennsylvania & South region, replac-

ing Ralph Lovely whose term has expired. Bob Dinsmore seconded and moved that nominations be closed for this region. Darrell called for a vote. All motions passed. All five members have been elected to serve a three year term on the Board of Directors. Becky reported that there will be an opportunity for 2011 NAILE exhibitors to nominate judges for the 2012 National Show in Louisville. A suggestion box will be available in the display area and exhibitors who are paid ASRA members will each be able to nominate one judge on a signed ballot. Becky then reported on the plans for the Stars of Louisville Sale to be held Nov. 12 in Louisville. Entry forms are out and are due soon. The sale catalog will be included with the October Voice. Since there was no further business to come before the membership, Tom Slutz moved to adjourn the annual meeting of the members at 8:15 p.m. Sandy Cross seconded and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Becky Peterson, Secretary

r h o S p S s S Congratulations

to Alex Swan with SS Shrops 11-5 on his 6th place eastern division finish with the ewe lamb futurity. Also to Jansyn Van Horn with SS Shrops 10-15 on her 7th place yearling ewe futurity. Thank you to all our buyers this year for purchasing SS Shrops genetics! Donovan Harra Family, Stockport, OH • Stephenson Family, Viroqua, WI Mindy Stoops Irwin, West Sunbury, PA • Alex Swan, Wilmington, DE Bartholomew Family, Mendon, MO • Ramsdell Family, Franklin Grove, IL Justin Snodgrass, Geneseo, IL and all other buyers off the farm!

J I M & D O NNA G RU E NH A G E N

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BE PART OF A GREAT OHIO WEEKEND!

S P H O I R H S Classic RE

MAY 11 & 12 • EATON, OHIO Exposition Building, Preble County Fairgrounds All Shropshires will sell slick-sheared! Sale sponsored by the Ohio Shropshire Sheep Association. High Life Farm sold their Grand Champion Ram to Danny Rogers & Family, Indiana at last year’s sale.

Entries close March 15!

Rife Shropshires sold their Grand Champion Ewe to Chris Whittaker, Illinois at last year’s sale.

SHOW: FRIDAY AFTERNOON

SALE HEADQUARTERS:

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Following the Southdown Show Judge: Evan Snyder, Pennsylvania Auctioneers: Danny Westlake & Gary Saylor, Ohio

ONLINE ENTRIES AVAILABLE! Complete Sale Catalog will appear in the April issue of The Banner. P.O. Box 500 • Cuba, IL 61427 309/785-5058 www.bannersheepmagazine.com

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ASRA Balance Sheet

Assets Dec. 31, 2011 Current Assets Checking/Savings GCB Money Market 15,078.76 Greenfield Co-op Bank 3,613.21 Harvard Checking Account 10,425.54 Petty Cash 301.32 Total Checking/Savings 29,418.83 Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable 1,162.87 Total Accounts Receivable 1,162.87 Other Current Assets Undeposited Funds 42.00 Total Other Current Assets 42.00 Total Current Assets 30,623.70 Fixed Assets CD*118 CD*133 Total Fixed Assets

6,860.67 4,116.65 10,977.32

TOTAL ASSETS

41,601.02

Liabilities & Equity Liabilities Current Liabilities Credit Cards Citi Bank 39.90 Total Credit Cards 39.90 Other Current Liabilities Employee Share FICA 221.98 Medicare Employee Share 46.75 State Tax Employee Share 171.12 Total Other Current Liabilities 439.85 Total Current Liabilities 479.75 Total Liabilities 479.75 Equity Opening Balance Equity 44,570.14 Retained Earnings - 4,596.31 Net Income 1,147.44 Total Equity 41,121.27 Total Liabilities & Equity 41,601.02 __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

Genotype NN required for all sale sheep

No Shropshires are to be sold at any public sale that is not of the genotype NN.These sales include the major sales (Ohio Classic, Shropshire Spectacular, Great Lakes Sale and Midwest Stud Ram Sale), as well as any other minor sales such as the Penn-Mar Sale, Tennessee Sheep Producers, New England Sale or any other purebred sale where registered Shropshires are sold. All responsibility will lie with the consignor.

ASRA Profit and Loss

Income Advertising income Donations Fees Interest Income Other income Revolving Accounts Uncategorized Income Total Income Expenses Accounting Advertising Bank Fees Internet Misc. Office supplies Payroll Tax Postage (office only) Promotion Salary Sales Tax Shropshire VOICE Telephone Travel Website Youth Total Expense Net Income

Jan. - Dec. 11 16,580.00 0.00 27,156.41 274.93 273.50 1,074.26 - 15.00 45,344.10 349.94 1,171.00 0.00 220.00 588.10 1,781.87 1,111.24 1,337.96 595.76 13,988.00 93.76 14,258.78 903.39 2,430.30 1,630.00 3,736.56 44,196.66 1,147.44

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A view of the Late Junior Ram Lamb Class at NAILE.

NAILE Open Show November 14, 2011 Louisville, KY, Judge: Steve Anderson Official judge Steve “Skip” Anderson of North Dakota sorted Shropshires for over four hours. There were 139 animals entered in the show with 114 shown. The quality ran very deep in every class. Darrell Dockter received the Verne Hoffman Traveling Trophy for the Best Pair of Yearling Ewes. The Gordon Anderson Memorial Award for the Best Pair of Ewe Lambs went to the pair shown by Erik Mrozinski. Brianna Brockmann won the Hartzell Traveling Trophy for the Best Group of Three Lambs. Darrell Dockter won the McKerrow Trophy for the Best Five Head in the Flock class as well as the banner for the Premier Exhibitor. Complete results follow. Yearling Ram 1. Sean Bryant, Fredericktown, OH 2. Robert G. Johnson, Marshfield, MO 3. Wayne Brooks, Decatur, IN 4. W.E. & Virginia Gergen, Geneva, NE 5. David Harrell, Bargersville, IN Senior Ram Lamb 1. Darrell Dockter, Snohomish, WA 2. Michael L. Anderson, Paxton, IL 3. Michael L. Anderson 4. W.E. & Virginia Gergen Senior Champion Ram Darrell Dockter (Senior Ram Lamb) Reserve Senior Champion Ram Sean Bryant (Yearling Ram) _______ Page 16

Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Jared Bruhin, Sevierville, TN 2. Emma Joy Hawkins, Shedd, OR 3. Sean Bryant 4. Bill & Linda Seals, Morgan Hill, CA 5. Brianna Brockmann, Garden Prairie, IL 6. Emma Joy Hawkins 7. Matt Dirlam, Mooresville, IN 8. Jason Percival, Xenia, OH 9. W.E. & Virginia Gergen 10. Rebecca Jones, Brighton, MO Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Brianna Brockmann 2. Randy & Julie Rife,Yellow Springs, OH 3. Emma Joy Hawkins 4. Michael L. Anderson 5. McKinzie Farms, Bloomington, IN 6. Randy & Julie Rife 7. Sean Bryant 8. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OK 9. Jason Percival, Xenia, OH 10. Randy & Julie Rife 11. W.E. & Virginia Gergen Pair Ram Lambs 1. Emma Joy Hawkins 2. Brianna Brockmann 3. Michael L. Anderson 4. Sean Bryant 5. Randy & Julie Rife 6. W.E. & Virginia Gergen Junior Champion Ram Brianna Brockmann (Late Jr. Ram Lamb) Reserve Junior Champion Ram Jared Bruhin (Early Junior Ram Lamb) Grand Champion Ram

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Darrell Dockter (Senior Champion Ram) Reserve Grand Champion Ram Brianna Brockmann (Junior Champion Ram) Early Yearling Ewe 1. Erik Mrozinski, Rolling Prairie, IN 2. Darrell Dockter 3. City Limits, Sycamore, IL 4. Rachel Flanders, Noblesville, IN 5. Brianna Brockmann 6. W.E. & Virginia Gergen 7. Emily Passwaters, Bridgeville, DE 8. Brianna Brockmann 9. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OK 10. W.E. & Virginia Gergen 11. Dalton Hicks 12. Josh Sargent, Bradford, OH 13. Pence Farms Old Fort, OH 14. Emma Joy Hawkins 15. Pence Farms 16. Blaze Brooks, Decatur, IN Late Yearling Ewe 1. Rachel Flanders 2. Darrell Dockter 3. City Limits 4. McKinzie Farms 5. Sean Bryant 6. W.E. & Virginia Gergen 7. Brianna Brockmann 8. Dalton Hicks 9. Emma Joy Hawkins 10. Emily Passwaters Pair Yearling Ewe 1. Darrell Dockter 2. Rachel Flanders 3. City Limits 4. Brianna Brockmann __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

5. W.E. &Virginia Gergen 6. Dalton Hicks Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Brianna Brockmann 2. Darrell Dockter 3. Darrell Dockter 4. Randy & Julie Rife 5. Step Ahead Shrops 6. Emma Joy Hawkins 7. W.E. & Virginia Gergen Senior Champion Ewe Erik Mrozinski (Early Yearling Ewe) Reserve Senior Champion Ewe Rachel Flanders (Late Yearling Ewe) January Ewe Lamb 1. Ava Shroyer, De Graff, OH 2. Darrell Dockter 3. Sean Bryant 4. Rachel Flanders

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5. Avery Shropshires, Bremen, IN 6. Dalton Hicks 7. Michael L. Anderson 8. Randy & Julie Rife 9. W.E. & Virginia Gergen 10. Dalton Hicks 11. Bill & Linda Seals 12. Jake Mingus, Tipp City, OH 13. Matt Dirlam 14. Matt Dirlam 15. Pence Farms February Ewe Lamb 1. Richard Adams, Chebanse, IL 2. Erik Mrozinski 3. Dalton Hicks 4. Ava Shroyer 5. Michael L. Anderson 6. Rachel Flanders 7. City Limits 8. Emma Joy Hawkins 9. Bill & Linda Seals 10. Sean Bryant 11. Step Ahead Shrops 12. Dalton Hicks 13. Randy & Julie Rife 14. W.E. & Virginia Gergen 15. McKinzie Farms 16. Molly Creamer, Prospect, OH 17. Jake Mingus 18. Emily Passwaters 19. Jason Percival March Ewe Lamb 1. Erik Mrozinski 2. Brianna Brockmann 3. Avery Shropshires 4. Dalton Hicks 5. Sean Bryant 6. Crago Family Ranch, Columbus, MT 7. Rachel Flanders 8. Dalton Hicks 9. W.E. & Virginia Gergen 10. BWB Farms, Martinsville, OH 11. Randy & Julie Rife Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Erik Mrozinski 2. Brianna Brockmann 3. Darrell Dockter 4. Ava Shroyer 5. Sean Bryant __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

Attention college-bound youth! Be sure to send in your scholarship application by June 1. Two $400 Shropshire scholarships will be awarded. 6. Avery Shropshires, Bremen, IN 7. Rachel Flanders 8. Dalton Hicks 9. Michael L. Anderson 10. Emma Joy Hawkins 11. Bill & Linda Seals 12. W.E. & Virginia Gergen Junior Champion Ewe Erik Mrozinski (March Ewe Lamb) Reserve Junior Champion Ewe Ava Shroyer (January Ewe Lamb) Grand Champion Ewe Erik Mrozinski (Senior Champion Ewe) Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Erik Mrozinski (Junior Champion Ewe) Group of Three Lambs 1. Brianna Brockmann 2. Darrell Dockter 3. Michael L. Anderson 4. Dalton Hicks 5. W.E. & Virginia Gergen Flock 1. Darrell Dockter 2. Brianna Brockmann 3. Dalton Hicks 4. W.E. & Virginia Gergen 5. Emma Joy Hawkins Premier Exhibitor Darrell Dockter

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Stars of Louisville Sale The third Stars of Louisville Shropshire Sale took place on Saturday, Nov. 12. Four-

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teen females had been collected that morning and were put in order by Evan Snyder of Oklahoma. They were then displayed in sale order for the 65 buyers who had signed up for the opportunity to bid. Ohio auctioneer, Dan Westlake, sold the sale and did a superb job. Sean Bryant sold a yearling to Jason Dawn Verhaeghe of Indiana for $675. Oscar Sweet received $750 from F.W. Heaton of Ohio. Brady Clark of New Hampshire found a Rife yearling for $725. Oscar Sweet sold another yearling to David Harrell of Indiana for $750. John Melvin’s ewe went to new buyer Ashley Hassell of North Carolina for $625. David Harrell’s ewe rounded out the class selling for $300 to Illinois’ Luke Schultz. Six yearlings averaged $637.50 Randy Rife sold his confirmed pregnant fall ewe lamb at $900 to Jacob Fowler of

Shropshire Voice Mailing Policy The Shropshire Voice will be mailed, normally by first class mail, to all ASRA members (defined in the bylaws as having paid annual dues in two of the past three years). This includes junior members. Membership or subscription status is noted on the upper right portion of the mailing label. Non-members may subscribe to the Voice for an annual subscription fee of $15 or $5 per issue. Special requests will be handled on an individual basis at the discretion of the editor and/or publisher. The Shropshire Voice is the official publication of the American Shropshire Registry Association and the only magazine published by, for and about the American Shropshire Sheep.

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Ohio. There were no January Ewe Lambs consigned so the power came from the February class which also had six entries. Both champions came from this class. Erik Mrozinski sold the class winner to Jansyn Van Horn of Kansas for $800. Dennis Avery sold a very popular lamb to the Merle Miller Family of Indiana for $1250. The high-selling ewe of the sale was the third place lamb, selling for $1700 to Richard Adams of Illinois from Sean Bryant. The fourth place lamb was consigned by John Melvin and sold to repeat buyer Luke Schultz for $550. Wayne Brooks got $300 for his lamb from Eli Sample of Missouri. Oscar Sweet sold the final lamb in the class to David Harrell for $500. The six February lambs averaged $850. There was one March entry from Christine and Monica Ebert. She sold to Emily Petzel of Wisconsin for $775. The sale averaged $757.14 on the 14 head. The March lamb and all of the February

lambs were nominated for the 2012 Yearling Ewe Futurity and four of them were purchased by juniors and are eligible to compete in that contest. All yearling ewes were ultasounded for pregnancy on the morning of the sale. This was again a successful venue for the American Shropshire Registry Association. We thank the consignors for their quality animals and the buyers for their continued interest and support. Shropshire breeders are encouraged to select early an elite ewe or two for this sale in 2012. The sale committee will begin to gather entries during the summer. Entry information will be available from the office or on www.shropshires.org. With NAILE being one of the Shropshire crossroads in the country, it is very easy to arrange transportation to and from the event and care while there. For more information about this event, contact sale manager Becky Peterson in the Shropshire office.

These â&#x20AC;&#x153;starâ&#x20AC;? ewes are lined up for viewing ahead of the sale at Louisville.

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Top 15 Registering Breeders 2011 1. Randy & Julie Rife, Yellow Springs, OH – 100 2. Frederick Groverman, Petaluma, CA - 53 3. Mike & Karen Elsbury & Family, Greenfield, IN – 44 4. John Melvin Family, Mount Sterling, OH - 39 5. Mapleton Mynd (Cody Hiemke) Stoughton, WI – 37 6. Glenn High, Lexington, OH –35 7. Bill Bryant Jr., Fredericktown, OH – 34 8. Schoolhouse Shropshires, Xenia, OH – 30 (tie) 8. Steven M. Spayd, Manheim, PA – 30 (tie) 9. F. W. Heaton & Family, Russia, OH – 28 10. Rolling Hills Farm, Punxsutawney, PA – 26 11. Erik Mrozinski, Rolling Prairie, IN – 25 (tie) 11. Bryan L.. Miller, Rocky Ridge, MD – 25 (tie) 12. City Limits Sheep Farm, Lamoille, IL – 23 (tie) 12. Washburn Shropshires, Gouverneur, NY – 23 (tie)

2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show Judge: Kyle Thayer Yearling Ram 1. Steven M. Spayd, Manheim, PA 2. Derek Bollinger, Manheim, PA Early Spring Ram Lamb 1. Steven M. Spayd 2. Derick Bollinger 3. Steven M. Spayd Late Spring Ram Lamb 1. Derick Bollinger 2. Steven M. Spayd 3. Derick Bollinger 4. Mindy Irvine, West Sunbury, PA Pair of Ram Lambs 1. Steven M. Spayd 2. Derick Bollinger Champion Ram Steven M. Spayd (yearling ram) Reserve Champion Ram Steven M. Spayd (Early Spring Ram Lamb) Yearling Ewe 1. Derick Bollinger 2. Joe Zimmerman, Reinholds, PA 3. Megan Ackley, Lititz, PA 4. Steven M. Spayd 5. Derick Bollinger 6. Steven M. Spayd 7. Joe Zimmerman 8. Jeremiah Snyder, Manheim, PA 9. Gwendolyn Snyder, Manheim, PA Pair of Yearling Ewes 1. Derick Bollinger

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Pair of Ewe Lambs 1. Steven M. Spayd 2. Derick Bollinger 3. Joe Zimmerman 4. John Searer 5. Robert E. Calvert Champion Ewe Joe Zimmerman (Early Spring Ewe Lamb) Reserve Champion Ewe Derick Bollinger (Yearling Ewe) Breeder’s Young Flock 1. Steven M. Spayd 2. Derick Bollinger Pen of Lambs 1. Steven M. Spayd 2. Derick Bollinger Flock 1. Steven M. Spayd 2. Derick Bollinger Premier Breeder Derick Bollinger Premier Exhibitor Steven M. Spayd

2. Steven M. Spayd 3. Joe Zimmerman Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Steven M. Spayd Early Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Joe Zimmerman 2. Steven M. Spayd 3. Derick Bollinger 4. Megan Ackley 5. Steven M. Spayd 6. Derick Bollinger 7. Joe Zimmerman 8. Jeremiah Snyder 9. Gwendolyn Snyder 10. Robert E. Calvert Late Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Steven M. Spayd 2. Derick Bollinger 3. Derick Bollinger 4. John Searer 5. Steven M. Spayd 6. John Searer 7. Robert E. Calvert

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Keystone International Livestock Exposition Harrisburg, PA Judge: Mike Wright Yearling Ram 1. Sean Bryant, Fredericktown, OH 2. J.L.& G.L. Diehl, Deerfield, OH 3. Anne Maxwell, Forest Hill, MD 4. Steve Spayd, Manheim, Fall Ram Lamb 1. Sean Bryant Early Spring Ram Lamb 2. Steve Spayd 3. Sean Bryant 4. Mandy Swartz, Ballston Spa, NY 5. Steve Spayd 6. Sean Bryant 7. Anne Maxwell Late Spring Ram Lamb 1. Randy & Julie Rife,Yellow Springs, OH 2. Randy & Julie Rife 3. Mandy Swartz 4. Sean Bryant 5. Danielle Moore, Taneytown, MD 6. Danielle Moore Pair of Ram Lambs 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Sean Bryant 3. Mandy Swartz 4. Steve Spayd 5. Danielle Moore Champion Ram Sean Bryant (Yearling Ram) Reserve Champion Ram Randy & Julie Rife Yearling Ewe

1. Sean Bryant 2. Emily Passwaters, Bridgeville, DE 3. Bishop & Bishop, Gouverneur, NY 4. Randy & Julie Rife 5. Sean Bryant 6. Randy & Julie Rife 7. Mandy Swartz 8. Steve Spayd 9. Emily Passwaters 10. Danielle Moore 11. Danielle Moore 12. Dorothy Gozur, New Springfield, OH 13. Anne Maxwell 14. Steve Spayd 15. Dorothy Gozur Pair of Yearling Ewes 1. Sean Bryant 2. Randy & Julie Rife 3. Emily Passwaters 4. Danielle Moore 5. Steve Spayd 6. Dorothy Gozur Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Sean Bryant 2. Randy & Julie Rife 3. Steve Spayd Sale Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Jason Botsford, Rolling Hills Farm, Punxsutawney, PA 2. Jacob Fowler, Salesville, OH 3. Robert E Calvert, Mercer, PA Early Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Sean Bryant 3. Randy & Julie Rife 4. Emily Passwaters

Looking forward to our ďŹ rst large group of lambs from our Brockmann ram we purchased as a lamb at the Illinois Spectacular Shropshire Sale.

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5. Steve Spayd 6. Mandy Swartz 7. Sean Bryant 8. Mindy Stoops-Irvine, West Sunbury, PA 9. Mandy Swartz 10. Anne Maxwell 11. Late Spring Ewe Lamb 12. Sean Bryant 13. Randy & Julie Rife 14. Bishop & Bishop 15. Randy & Julie Rife 16. Steve Spayd 17. Mandy Swartz 18. Danielle Moore 19. Mandy Swartz 20. Danielle Moore 21. Dorothy Gozur 22. Dorothy Gozur Pair of Ewe Lambs 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Sean Bryant 3. Mandy Swartz 4. Steve Spayd 5. Danielle Moore 6. Dorothy Gozur

Champion Sale Ewe Jason Botsford, Rolling Hills Farm Reserve Champion Sale Ewe Jacob Fowler Champion Ewe Sean Bryant (Yearling Ewe) Reserve Champion Ewe Randy & Julie Rife (Early Spring Ewe Lamb) Exhibitor’s Flock 1. Sean Bryant 2. Randy & Julie Rife 3. Steve Spayd 4. Danielle Moore Premier Exhibitor Sean Bryant Premier Breeder Sean Bryant

We know you are busy but don’t let the March 15 deadline fly past before you get your ad in for the May Voice.

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Look for us at these sales – Shropshire Spring Fling Online April 2 and Shropshire Classic in Eaton, OH

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Spotlight on Juniors

New junior association formed By Megan Hardesty NJSSA Secretary While at the North American International Livestock Expo, this fall the National Junior Shropshire Sheep Association was formed. The NJSSA is going to be a social group for junior members as well as a way for junior members to make decisions to better the breed. The NJSSA will have three member meetings each year, the Classic Sale in Eaton, Ohio, the AllAmerican Junior Show, and the North American International Livestock Expo.

The NJSSA will be run by a board of junior members, age 14 or older, that are elected from their regions, as well as the current Shropshire ambassador. The regions are Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pacific Northwest, North Central, Southwest, New England and New York, Pennsylvania and South.This year’s board has eight members. Josh Sargent is the 2011-2012 NJSSA president and serves as a director at large. He is 19 years old and lives in Bradford, Ohio. Josh goes to the University of Northwestern Ohio for agricultural mechanics. He grew up surrounded by sheep; his family has been showing and breeding ever since he could remember. Josh joined his family in showing nine years ago. He started to breed about two years ago. He has won the futurity two years running. Cameron Snyder is the current vice president and represents the state of Illinois. He is the son of Claudia and the late Roger Snyder

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and is a junior at United High School located in Monmouth Ill. He is an active member in FFA, 4-H, student council and plays basketball, runs cross-country and track. He has been showing Shropshire sheep since he was old enough to hold one and has risen and helped raise Shropshires his entire life. Kaitlin Klair is the NJSSA treasurer and represents the Pennsylvania and South District. She is from Newark, Del. and currently is a sophomore at the University of Kentucky where she studies agriculture education with a minor in animal science. Kaitlin has been raising and showing Shrops for six years. Prior to that she showed Suffolks, market lambs and market hogs, but still shows hogs today. She was very active in her 4-H program on the local, county, and state level for 13 years. Megan Hardesty is the current secretary and represents the state of Ohio. She is a sophomore at the Ohio State University studying food science and nutrition. Megan and her family have raised Shropshire sheep on their family farm in New Bremen, Ohio for 10 years. She

was the 2010 Outstanding 4-H Member for Auglaize County and a recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award. Jansyn Van Horn represents the Southwest region on the board. She lives on a farm in Garfield, Kan. and currently is a sophomore at Larned High School. Jansyn’s family has Shropshires, Montadales and Hampshires. She has grown up with sheep and has enjoyed showing since she was seven years old. Jansyn enjoys helping others in getting involved with livestock. Levi Stout represents Indiana on the NJSSA board. He is from Trafalgar, Ind. and has been raising sheep for the past eight years. He has gone from one sheep raised in a dog pen to a flock of over 40 ewes. Levi is currently a junior in high school but will be graduating this May and continue his education by pursuing a degree in genetics. Jared Bruhin is the current ambassador and also represents Pennsylvania and the South region. He lives in Sevierville, Tenn. Jared has been active in 4-H since the fourth grade and is currently a member on the Ten-

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Morgan’s Shrops 10-27

Thanks to Morgan Johnson for selling us this ram. Son of Bob is out of a RoKaJo ewe that Morgan named Bob. Her sire is Creamer’s “Sugar Sam” and her dam is a Brockmann fall ewe that won her class in Louisville in 2006. Son of Bob is sired by Power Stroke, a MoJo son. He has a lot of power in his pedigree. He was chosen as 2011 Grand Champion at Missouri State Fair.

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nessee 4-H State Council. He is also the treasurer in his FFA chapter. Jared raises and shows Shropshire and Montadale breeding ewes. Clayton Stevens will be representing the New York and New England region. He lives in Clinton Corners, N.Y. Clayton has about 25 ewes and hopes to have a very nice lamb crop

in the spring. He is 16 years old. Clayton attends Stissing Mountain High School where he is a junior. He is very active in his FFA and 4-H groups. The board is very excited about planning events for the junior members of the association and meeting many new people.

Shropshire youth meet to form junior association

Illinois District—from left, Cameron Snyder, Molly Woods, Brianna Brockmann, Sydni Hare, Chris Whittaker and Austin Brockmann.

Indiana Dist.–Jacob Rogers, left and Levi Stout.

Northeast Dist.—Hallie Walker and Colby Clark.

Southwest District–from left, Dalton Hicks, Jansyn Van Horn, Monica Ebert, Becca Jones and Colby Chastain.

Southeast District—from left, Kaitlyn Fuss, Jared Bruhin, Ashley Fuss, Kaitlin Klair and Alex Swan.

Ohio District — from left, Jacob Fowler, Courtney Sargent, Megan Hardesty, Morgan Johnson, Mason Johnson, Josh Sargent and Jake Mingus.

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Shropshire Futurities for 2012 Ewe Lamb Futurity For the 11th year, The American Shropshire Registry Association will sponsor a Shropshire ewe lamb futurity. The American Shropshire Association, in effort to get junior members more interested and involved, has again decided to have a Shropshire ewe lamb futurity for 2012. The futurity will not only enhance the junior members ability to purchase extremely high quality breeding

stock but will also make it more beneficial for the breeders to consign their very best animals. The rules of the futurity are relatively simple and are outlined below. You can buy a top quality ewe lamb at one of the designated sales that has been nominated for the futurity, exhibit the lamb at the shows you normally attend and then send in your results on the point record form. A junior can add a top quality female to his or her flock, and possibly win back a sizable premium. The 2012 designated sales will include the following: Shropshire Classic at Eaton, Ohio; Shropshire Spectacular at Springfield, Ill.; Shropshire Midwest Stud Ram Sale at Sedalia, Mo. and Great Lakes Sale at Wooster, Ohio.

Yearling Ewe Futurity

Josh Sargent with his Futurity winning ewe lamb bred by Erik Mrozinski.

The American Shropshire Registry Association will sponsor a Shropshire yearling ewe futurity as part of our futurity system in 2012. The nominated ewe lambs purchased in 2011 by junior exhibitors and the ewe lambs nominated in the NAILE sale will be eligible for the yearling futurity. Another option for juniors wanting to participate will be to purchase a futurity nominated yearling ewe. The yearling ewe will need to be breederâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;nominated ($20) and from one of the four designated sales. The NAILE sale

October 29 and 30, 2012 The delivery point will be NAILE

Sale is open to all Shropshire Breeders. Consign up to five head of young registered Shropshire bred females. More information coming soon!

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Contacts: Bill Bryant 740-398-2053 and Mark McCabe 740-360-1103 or mamccabe51@hotmail.com

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ewe lambs will not need to be renominated by the junior exhibitor. All other ewe lambs carried over that want to be a part of the yearling ewe futurity will need to be renominated by May 1, 2012. The year 2012 will be the third year for the yearling futurity. The 2012 designated sales will include the following: Shropshire Classic at Eaton, Ohio; Shropshire Spectacular at Springfield, Ill.; Shropshire Midwest Stud Ram Sale at Sedalia, Mo.; Great Lakes Sale at Wooster, Ohio.

Futurity Consignor Rules

Publisher’s note: to save space consignor rules and exhibitor’s rules for both ewe lamb and yearling ewe futurities are combined. For a complete separate list of rules visit shropshires.org or contact the association office. 1. Entries are open to all ewe lambs born Sept. 1, 2011, thru March 31, 2012 and to all yearling ewes born Sept. 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011.

2. A nomination fee of $20 is required and payable to The American Shropshire Registry Association. Payment of nomination fees must also be made prior to the sale of the animal. 3. Each ewe lamb and yearling ewe must be properly identified, according to the registration certificate. Futurity ewe lambs and yearling ewes will be recorded by their scrapie tag number and paint branded with an F before entering the sale ring. Nose printing will be done on all ewe lambs and yearling ewes that were purchased or bought for juniors and the futurity. A decision on nose printing will be made before sale season. 4. Each ewe lamb or yearling ewe must conform and abide by the rules and regulations of the individual sale to which it is consigned. All normal entry and commission fees will apply. 5. The American Shropshire Registry Association will not be responsible and shall be held harmless for any disputes and/or disagreements between buyers and sellers.

Rick Adams and Mike Anderson are happy to announce the purchase of

“Future Direction ” to our stud ram battery.

Future Direction was the champion ram at the 2011 North American. We would like to thank Darrell and Janet Docketer for allowing us to purchase this great stud prospect. Please watch both of our flocks for Future Direction progeny. Future Direction will be a great addition to follow Captain’s daughters and Fifth Quarter’s daughters.

Semen will be offered at a fresh AI Clinic at Stanley Poe’s – contact Rick about date and availability.

We will both be selling at the Ohio Classic and Shropshire Spectacular.

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Futurity Exhibitor Rules 1. Up-to-date paid membership in the Junior Shropshire Breed Association. 2. Not more that 21 years of age at the date of the NAILE in November.

Monica Ebert with her BWB-Bred Futurity Yearling Ewe in 2011.

3. Junior member must be at least 5 years of age for ewe lambs and 6 years of age for yearling ewes with no partnerships or joint registrations. 4. Ewe lambs and yearling ewe and points earned in the futurity are not transferable to any other person, nor are the points from one lamb to another. 5. Ewe lambs and yearling ewes are to be registered to individuals only, no and family, no partnerships, and no joint registrations. 6. No futurity entrant can compete with more than two ewe lambs and two yearling ewes. Total points earned by two ewe lambs may not be combined into one lambâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total. 7. Junior members must exhibit their own lamb or yearling within a class. If they have two lambs or two yearlings in the same class, another junior member may exhibit the second ewe. 8. If an exhibitor that owns a lamb or a yearling is not present at the respective

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show – futurity points are not eligible and should not be submitted. 9. Nose prints will be checked at NAILE before top two overall winners announced. 10. (For ewe lamb futurity only): Three regions setup for 2012 based on the past four years entries. A. East – 10 states ME, NH,VT, NY, MA, RI, NJ, MD, CT, DE B. Mid-East – 10 states MI, OH, PA, WV,VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, C. West & Central – 28 states IN, KY, TN, MS, LA, AR, MO, IL, WI, IA, MN, ND, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, NM, CO, WY, MT, ID, UT, AR, NV, CA, OR, WA 11. Premiums based on percentages of the total amount of money collected for futurity entries. Ewe Lamb Futurity— Payout Region Overall First 8% 12%

Second 6% 8% Third 4% 6% Fourth 2% 5% Fifth: 4% Sixth: 3% Seventh 2% Yearling Ewe Futurity— Payout Region First 25% Second 20% Third 15% Fourth 10% Fifth 5% Sixth: 5% Seventh 5% Eighth-Tenth 5% Premiums and awards will be presented in November at NAILE after the Junior Shropshire Show. Additional recognition for the exhibitors and breeders will appear in the Shropshire Voice and on the Shropshire web-site.

Point Scoring for both Ewe Lamb and Yearling Ewe Futurity 1. A point card must be filled out for pete at an unlimited number of shows. The each show and forwarded to Mark McCabe, exhibitor may submit as many cards as they 5154 Nickelson Road, Prospect, Ohio 43342 want for each ewe lamb or yearling ewe. within 14 days of the show. Must Each ewe’s point cards will be kept separatehave a post mark of 14 days or few- ly. The five highest point award cards will be er to count. The card must be signed by recorded as futurity points. the superintendent of the appropriate show. 4. One point is awarded for showing the The point card can also be scanned and e- ewe lamb or yearling ewe and one point for mailed to mamccabe51@hotmail.com everyone you beat, up to 10 points per class. 2. At each individual show the ewe lamb Ten points is the most number of points that or yearling ewe may earn futurity points can be awarded per class. from the open division, the junior division, 5. At two shows double points are awardor from both (when a different judge or day ed. These shows are the All-American Juis involved) except at NAILE, where only the nior Show and the National Junior Show (at NAILE in 2012). The higher placing lamb at junior show placing will be counted. 3. Ewe lambs and yearling ewes can com- NAILE in Louisville will break ties. Futurity Point Scale Placing in Class

No. in class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 1 3 3 2 1 5 5 4 3 2 1 7 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6-10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 11-15 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16+ 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 __________________________ _______ Shropshire Voice February 2012 Page 33

11-13-11 ~ Final ~ 2011 Ewe Lamb Futurity Point Standing Rank 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 19. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Pts 70 70 66 61 58 48 48 46 45 42 42 37 34 24 22 21 20 19 18 18 14 11 9 3

Jr. Owner Josh Sargent Sean Bryant Courtney Sargent Tyler Majchrzak Kaitlin Klair Dalton Hicks Colby Clark Alex Swan Dalton Hicks Jake Mingus Brandon Gouge Leah Thomas Leah Thomas Jacob Wenner Jesse Long Trevor Burns Alex Swan Megan Hardesty Mandy Swartz Jake Mingus Molly Jo Woods Molly Jo Woods Jesse Long J .T. Heinecke

State OH OH OH MD DE OK NH DE OK OH DE NC NC OH MO OK DE OH NY OH IL IL MO OK

Ewe Lamb Mrozinski 11-08 Melvin 1308 Avery’s 11-15 Rolling Hills 11029 Rolling Hills 11083 Avery’s 11-21 Abbey CLSF 1109 Crago 1347 Avery’s 11-29 Bell Brandt 11-48 High H105 Melvin 1330 High 85 Anderson 1102 Rife 11089 Rolling Hills 11080 SS Shrops 11-5 Melvin 1274 Rolling Hills 11041 Sargent 11-7109 Spayd 11-15 Crago 1340 Rife 11089 Ebert 1113

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$ Winnings 12% $276 8% $184 6% $138 5% $115 4% $ 92 3% $ 69 2% $ 46

11-13-11 ~ Final ~ 2011 Yearling Ewe Futurity Point Standing Rank 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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Shropshire Ewe Lamb Futurity Point Record Form I ______________________________________________have exhibited the Shropshire ewe lamb, _________________________________________, Association Registry Number______________________. This ewe lamb placed _______ in a class of _______ fall/junior ewe lambs. This lamb was shown in the ______________________________ division of the following show: __________________________________Lamb scrapie no.______________On the date of _________________________. This placing was verified by the superintendent/management of the above listed show: Signature:__________________________________________________ Title/Phone:__________________________________________________ Please fill out form completely and accurately and mail to Mark McCabe within 14 days. Incomplete forms will be invalid.

Mark McCabe 5154 Nickelson Rd. Prospect, OH 43342

Shropshire Yearling Ewe Futurity Point Record Form I ______________________________________________have exhibited the Shropshire yearling ewe, _________________________________________, Association Registry Number____________________. This yearling ewe placed ________ in a class of _________ yearling ewes. This yearling was shown in the junior or senior division of the following show: __________________________________Lamb scrapie no.______________ On the date of __________________________. This placing was verified by the superintendent/management of the above listed show: Signature:__________________________________________________ Title/Phone:__________________________________________________ Please fill out form completely and accurately and mail to Mark McCabe within 14 days. Incomplete forms will be invalid. __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

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19th Annual Shropshire Scholarships The American Shropshire Registry Association will award two scholarships to students planning to enroll in a post-secondary, under-graduate program (university, college, junior college, vocational/technical school) during the 2012-2013 academic year. These scholarships are not intended for use of graduate studies. Both scholarships will provide $400. High school seniors or students currently enrolled in an under-graduate program are eligible to apply. The applicant must be directly involved with Shropshire sheep. Previous scholarship winners are ineligible. Selection criteria will include the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholastic record, leadership, extracurricular activities and involvement with the sheep industry and, in particular, the Shropshire breed. Application Information: The application must be completed and returned to the address listed at the bottom of the application No Later than June 1. The application can be downloaded from the Shropshire website or call the Shropshire Office. An official transcript of all high school and college work completed must accompany application. The applicant should have two letters of recommendation forwarded to the office of The American Shropshire Registry Association. Forms are provided for these letters. An applicant can also download the scholarship forms from the Shropshire web-site (shropshires.org). An application will not be considered complete until the letters of recommendation are received. The evaluator should comment on the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic ability, leadership skills, involvement with _______ Page 36

extra-curricular activities and involvement with the sheep industry. The completed application, official transcripts of all high school and college work completed and two letters of recommendation must be returned to the following address or can e-mail by JUNE 1, 2011. Mark A. McCabe 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, Ohio 43342 mamccabe51@hotmail.com

Western Washington Fair NW Regional Junior Shropshire Show Judge: Mary HaWaaboo Ram Lamb: 1. Laurie Koch, St. Paul, OR 2. Laurie Koch 3. Shauna McBride, Hobart, WA 4. Stephanie Barker, Hillsboro, OR 5. Shauna McBride Yearling Ewe 1. Stephanie Barker 2. Stephanie Barker 3. Shauna McBride 4. Shauna McBride Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Stephanie Barker 2. Stephanie Barker Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Laurie Koch 2. Laurie Koch 3. Amy Edmondson, Lynden, WA 4. Stephanie Barker Best Pair 1. Laurie Koch 2. Stephanie Barker 3. Shauna McBride Showmanship (15-21) 1. Laurie Koch 2. Amy Edmondson 3. Stephanie Barker 4. Shauna McBride

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NAILE Junior Show November 13, 2011 Louisville, KY Judge: Rob Zelinski As always, the North American International Livestock Expo hosted a wonderful junior event. The showmanship classes were held on Friday evening, Nov. 11. One hundred seventy nine juniors showed all breeds together and were divided into 12 classes by exhibitor age. Sara Bauck of Minnesota served as the judge. Congratulations to the following Shropshire exhibitors for their placings: Jacob Fowler placed sixth in the 12-year-old class, Dalton Hicks placed second in the 13-yearold class, Rachel Flanders won her age 14 class, Jared Bruhin placed sixth in the 16-year division, Colby Clark made fourth in the age 17 group, Josh Sargent came in ninth in the 18-19 year-old class and Katherine Wenner placed sixth in the 20-21 year group.

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There were two classes of Shropshire wethers judged on Saturday, Nov. 12. Ashley Rhoads of Indiahoma, Okla. won the lightweight class. Sarah Hunker of Bellevue, Ohio was the runner up in that group. The heavy class was won by Miles Mankins of Pismo Beach, Calif. Joel Flanders of Noblesville, Ind. followed. The champion and reserve Shrop wether came from the heavy group. Fifty-five youngsters from 16 states entered 178 Shropshires were entered in Sunday’s junior breeding show. One hundred fifty-two sheep were shown, 29 head over the 2010 show. Shropshires were the fifth breed in the ring out of six so it was a long day waiting and it made for a long evening. The judge was Rob Zelinski. The champion ram and ewe each received a desk clock trophy from the ASRA. Class winners received blue “Class Winner” Tee Shirts. Results are as follows: Senior Ram Lamb 1. Sean Bryant, Fredericktown, OH 2. Kyle Moshier, Gilson, IL Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Brianna Brockmann, Garden Prairie, IL 2. Jared Bruhin, Sevierville, TN 3. Emma Joy Hawkins, Shedd, OR 4. Emma Joy Hawkins 5. Katelyn Melvin, Mount Sterling, OH 6. Colby Clark, Gilmanton, NH 7. Caleb Fritz, Murfreesboro, TN 8. Matt Dirlam, Mooresville, IN 9. Sean Bryant 10. Sean Bryant 11. Jacob Fowler, Salesville, OH 12. Ashley Fuss, Frederick, MD 13. Levi Stout, Trafalgar, IN 14. Monica Ebert, Saint George, KS 15. Kaitlyn Fuss, Frederick, MD 16. Rebecca Jones, Brighton, MO 17. Megan Hardesty, New Bremen, OH Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Kyle Moshier 2. Colby Clark 3. Sean Bryant 4. Emma Joy Hawkins 5. Katelyn Melvin

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6. Brianna Brockmann 7. Alex Swan, Wilmington, DE 8. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OK 9. Mariah Shearer, Alexandria, IN

10. Amanda Bacon, Prairie Grove, AR Grand Champion Ram Brianna Brockmann (1st Early Jr. Ram Lamb) Reserve Grand Champion Ram

Rachel and Joel Flanders polish this January Ewe Lamb.

Jared Bruhin (2nd Early Junior Ram Lamb) Early Yearling Ewe 1. Dalton Hicks 2. Brianna Brockmann 3. Brianna Brockmann 4. Dalton Hicks 5. Rachel Flanders 6. Monica Ebert 7. Kyle Moshier 8. Dawson Peak, Ocoee, TN 9. Josh Sargent, Bradford, OH 10. Josh Sargent 11. Chris Whittaker, Laura, IL 12. Alyson Pence, Old Fort, OH 13. Megan Hardesty 14. Katelyn Melvin 15. Alyssa Pence, Old Fort, OH 16. Emma Joy Hawkins 17. Mariah Shearer, Alexandria, IN 18. Jared Bruhin 19. Monica Ebert

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20. Robert Peak, Ocoee, TN 21. Blaze Brooks, Decatur, IN 22. Eli Sample, Annapolis, MO 23. Samuel McDermit, Elwood, IN Late Yearling Ewe 1. Dalton Hicks 2. Jaedyn Slutz, Sycamore, IL 3. Emma Joy Hawkins 4. Sean Bryant 5. Ben Peak, Ocoee, TN 6. Colby Clark 7. Jared Bruhin 8. Rachel Flanders 9. Emily Petzel, Centuria, WI 10. Amanda Bacon 11. Katherine Wenner, Lewis Center, OH Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Brianna Brockmann 2. Sean Bryant 3. Dalton Hicks

4. Jacob Wenner, Lewis Center, OH 5. Mariah Shearer 6. Emma Joy Hawkins 7. Kyle Moshier 8. Eli Sample January Ewe Lamb 1. Ava Shroyer, De Graff, OH 2. Rachel Flanders 3. Dalton Hicks 4. Sean Bryant 5. Dalton Hicks 6. Ashley Fuss 7. Chris Whittaker 8. Alyssa Pence 9. Ashley Fuss 10. Matt Dirlam 11. Kyle Moshier 12. Jake Mingus 13. Jacob Fowler 14. Hallie Walker, Williamstown, MA 15. Monica Ebert 16. Matt Dirlam 17. Jacob Wenner 18. Tyler Majchrzak,

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Federalsburg, MD 19. Jacob Rogers, Monrovia, IN 20. Levi Stout 21. Alex Swan 22. Emily Petzel 23. Levi Stout Early February Ewe Lamb 1. Ava Shroyer 2. Josh Sargent 3. Courtney Sargent, Bradford, OH 4. Dalton Hicks 5. Alyson Pence 6. Dalton Hicks 7. Caleb Fritz 8. Kyle Moshier 9. Cale Robertson, Reynolds, IN 10. Sean Bryant 11. Monica Ebert 12. Kaitlin Klair 13. Megan Hardesty 14. Robert Peak 15. Dawson Peak, Ocoee, TN 16. Jacob Wenner 17. Sean Bryant 18. Hannah Threw, Ocoee, TN 19. Brandon Gouge, Newark, DE Late February Ewe Lamb 1. Rachel Flanders 2. Jaedyn Slutz, 3. Emma Joy Hawkins 4. Katelyn Melvin 5. Josh Sargent 6. Alyssa Pence 7. Alex Swan 8. Robert Peak 9. Ashley Fuss 10. Colby Clark 11. Samuel McDermit 12. Jake Mingus 13. Mariah Shearer 14. Riley Peak, Ocoee, TN 15. Jacob Rogers 16. Ashley Fuss

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Matt Dirlam and his January Ram Lamb.

6. Rachel Flanders 7. Katelyn Melvin 8. Kyle Moshier 9. Dalton Hicks 10. Alyssa Pence 11. Caleb Fritz 12. Megan Hardesty 13. Colby Clark 14. Caleb Fritz 15. Monica Ebert 16. Jared Bruhin 17. Wesley Trew, Ocoee, TN 18. Amanda Bacon 19. Brock Trew, Benton, TN 20. Jacob Fowler 21. Jacob Rogers Grand Champion Ewe Dalton Hicks (Early Yearling Ewe)

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Please welcome the 2012 Shropshire Junior Ambassador, Jared Bruhin. He was elected as Ambassador while in Louisville last fall. This program is in its fourth year and interest continues to grow. Jared is a junior at Sevier County High School in Sevierville, Tenn. He is enrolled in the honors course program and is very active in 4-H and FFA activities. Jared serves on the Tennessee Sheep Producers Association Board of Directors representing the junior producers. He also is a member of the board in the newly formed American Junior Shropshire Sheep Association. He is well recognized in Tennessee for his sheep and leadership projects. He was named as the Shropshire Premier Exhibitor at the State Junior Expo for five out of the past six years. Jared will be working closely with the new junior association to help with its activities. He will also act to communicate with the ASRA Board of Directors. “…I would also want to work on promoting the qualities of the Shropshire breed of sheep,” Jared said. “The future of any organization starts with its youth. I hope I would be able to promote the Shropshire association to young people everywhere to ensure the future of our breed.” You will get a chance to meet this young man as he works toward that goal.We are so glad to have him on board this year! Keep an eye out for him at the spring events!

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livestock supply department is also wellknown to those of you that frequent the All-American Junior Show and the NAILE, or most anything sheep-related. Cheviot breeders will most definitely know Ashley By Charlotte Dinsmore Stevens as she is a newly elected member For The Shropshire Voice of the Board of Directors for the American Cheviot Sheep Society. At Ceresville New Holland and Sheepman Ashley has raised sheep since she first Supply Company we believe in Shropshire joined 4-H and has had great success with sheep, in 4-H and in FFA. We are blessed to her Cheviots being the president of their juhave Shropshire breeders with a wealth of nior association for two terms and serving 4-H and FFA experience on staff to help our as their National Queen in 2007. Ashley is customers choose exactly the right prod- here as often as her schedule permits while ucts to care for their flock. she is working on her degree at the Univer Amy Miller is the manager of the livestock sity of Maryland. supply side of the business. Amy and her Our small ruminant experience base does family (husband, Jeff and daughters, Lizzy and not stop there as two young men in our Annabelle) tend and show a flock of regis- equipment parts area each showed breedtered Shropshire and natural colored ewes ing sheep and market lambs during their 4-H on their farm in Keymar, days. Parts manager Tom Md. Amy is a 4-H leader in e had been customers Taylor was active in the Montgomery County and livestock judging program of Sheepman Supply and represented Maryland the 4-H sheep superintendent for their County Fair on our State Livestock for years and decided it was Judging Team. in Gaithersburg, Md. Although her girls are a business that deserved a Robert O. Dinsmore, just getting into 4-H we our son, is the sales manare sure they will make the second chance at life. ager for tractors and farm most of their experiences equipment here at the in the program and perhaps have FFA in dealership. He cares for 50 Hampshire and their future, as well. Shropshire ewes in Jefferson, Md. Robert’s Working with Amy part-time is Ashley 4-H and FFA experiences served him well as Fuss who is here after school and on week- he traveled to Europe as the National Profiends. She brings a great attitude and a lot of ciency Winner in Sheep Production in 1993 sheep experience to her job. Ashley and her and spent the summer of 1994 as an IFYE sister, Kaitlyn, are both super active in both exchange in the United Kingdom. 4-H and FFA and manage a flock of Shrop- As when he was in 4-H, FFA and college, shire and Suffolk sheep in nearby Walkers- livestock judging is his passion. He is ABGAville, Md. You may have seen these capable certified to judge Boer goats and was reyoung ladies exhibiting their sheep at the cently certified to judge Dorpers. Since All-American Junior Show, the NAILE, or at graduating from college he has judged local and regional shows in the mid-Atlantic breeding sheep, market lamb and Boer goat area. Their very supportive parents, Dave shows at all levels. and Christy, are always ringside. A long-time customer once asked Bob if The third sheep expert on board in the you had to be in 4-H or FFA to get a job at

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Pictured from left, Robert Dinsmore, Ashley Stevens, Ashley Fuss, Amy Miller and Bob Dinsmore in the showroom at Sheepman Supply. Ceresville New Holland/Sheepman Supply. Bob’s response, “Not necessarily but it sure doesn’t hurt.” For those wondering how, when, and why Sheepman Supply Company landed in Frederick, Md. under the ownership of the Dinsmores, here is the rest of the story… Bill Hess started Sheepman Supply in 1937 in Barboursville, Va. He had a sizable flock and needed supplies and equipment for his own use. That need led him to sourcing product and then supplying it to other sheep producers. When Bill and his wife, Rosalee, decided to retire they sold the business to an employee who moved the business to Orange, Va., operating out of a warehouse his family owned. Sheepman Supply continued there until it fell on hard times and ended up headed for bankruptcy in 1998. Bob and I both grew up on general livestock farms in southwestern Pennsylvania that had some sheep. Bob was raised on a __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

dairy and grew up milking Jerseys and Brown Swiss. My home farm was Valley View Farm, now known as Orndorff’s Belgians specializing in registered Belgian horses and shipping semen. We had been customers of Sheepman Supply for years and decided it was a business that deserved a second chance at life. We decided to stomach tube it by purchasing the assets, phone numbers, and rights to the name from the Bankruptcy court of Virginia in October 1999 and rolling it into the Parts Department of Ceresville New Holland Inc., our farm equipment dealership in Frederick, Md. Convinced that the name had a following, we chose to keep the name that Bill Hess had worked so hard to establish and operate our livestock supply business under the Sheepman Supply banner. There were days and times in the first couple of years after the purchase that we wondered what we were thinking but over the long haul Sheepman Supply and the _______ Page 47

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farm equipment have complimented each other. Although we continue to specialize in small ruminants we have grown the scope of Sheepman Supply to meet the needs of other species and stockman, as well. The internet websites, www.sheepman. com and www.ceresvillenh.com and the little brown UPS trucks have enabled us to expand our trade area and improve our response time to customers. And, as Robert’s involvement in both segments of our business has grown, we look back and say, “Life is good!” We are always most grateful for our customers and our employees for without those there would be no reason for Sheepman Supply. Our mission is to be true to ourselves, to our customers and to our suppliers by consistently providing reliable products and services in an efficient manner. Realizing that customers are Priority One, we strive to do business in such a way that Sheepman Supply will be here to take care of customers needs for the next 75 years. This year Ceresville New Holland Inc. will celebrate its 65th birthday and Sheepman Supply will turn 75. We are honored to be the stewards of two businesses that have survived the test of time especially in this economic climate. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two businesses that are growing old together.

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The Shropshire Spectacular article in the Fall 2011 issue of the Voice should have read that the 2011 Illinois Shropshire Ambassador is Molly Jo Woods and the 2011 Illinois Shropshire Junior Ambassador is Tori Woods. Molly and Tori are sisters, both daughters of Merle and Jerri Woods of Baylis, Ill. Molly is 17 years old and a senior at Western High School of Barry and Tori is 14 years old, a freshman at Western High School. __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

2012 Committees for ASRA Executive Darrell Dockter Brad Slutz Mark McCabe Becky Peterson Budget and Finance Re Call, Chairman Carol Rueber Sandy Cross Brad Slutz Voice and Promotion Darrell Dockter, Chairman Rinda Maddox Jim Percival NAILE Sale Randy Rife, Chairman Robert Johnson Jim Brandt Steve Majchrzak Dennis Avery Becky Peterson Performance Cody Hiemke, Chairman Matthew Anderson Junior and Club Lamb Mark McCabe, Chairman Alan Bruhin, Co - Chairman Gary Brockmann Monica Ebert Brad Slutz Tim Roberts Futurity Mark McCabe, Chairman Tim Barnes Rick Adams Fundraising Sandy Cross, Chairman Jim Percival Re Call Historian Randy Rife

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The Life and Times of the Shropshire Spectacular By Randy Rife Breed Historian

he Illinois Shropshire Breeders Association was organized in the spring of 1959. At this point, I would like to thank Mike Anderson, who provided the first 25 years of minutes from the Illinois Association that Richard Craig had given him, which Nancy Quick had written up. A long-range goal, discussed at their initial meeting, was the establishment of a state Shropshire sale. Five years later, in 1964, Larry Mead discussed the possibility of a National Shropshire Sale. The Illinois Shropshire Breeders Association approved his proposal, but did not set a date. Another four years passed and, according to their 1968 Association minutes, Everett Glasgow commented on hosting a National Shropshire Show and Sale. There was further discussion at their meeting in 1970, but an agreement was reached not to proceed at that time. Then, at their 1971 meeting, Enid Schlipf moved, and David Emmert seconded, that the Illinois Shropshire Breeders Asso-

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ciation go on record as being willing to sponsor a National Shropshire Show and Sale. After approval, Enid Schlipf was appointed National Sale Committee Coordinator. Lowell Douce, Tim Barnes, and I consigned and drove out to this magnificent event. I remember hauling Everett Glasgow’s Champion Yearling Ram back to Ohio for Fred Heaton. He was an extremely tall ram for that day. This event was so successful they have continuously hosted a sale that third weekend of June for 40 years. In 1973, this sale became the Shropshire Extravaganza and I think it was held in Lincoln. In 1974 David Maddox was appointed sale manager and it was moved to Georgetown. In 1975 it became the Shropshire Spectacular and in 1976 the Spectacular moved its location to Bloomington with Enid Schlipf as sale manager. They started hosting a junior show in connection with the event in 1977. Gerry and Heather Hough became sale managers in 1979 and then Larry Mead with the “Sheep Breeder” took over those duties in 1981. In 1983, the Yearling Ewe Futurity Show was added. In 1984, the Spectacular moved to Peoria due to a conflict with a Corvette car show but soon returned to Bloomington for several more years. Some years later, when the fairgrounds at Bloomington was to be torn down, the sale moved to Springfield. Around this time, Greg Deakin, with Banner Sale Management, started managing the sale. In 1978, with Emil being quite ill, the Hartz__________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

This 1982 or 83 photo of the “Champion Ewe Drive” was taken at the Shropshire Spectacular in Bloomington, Ill. Familiar faces include Dale Blackburn, kneeling at left with his 2nd Place late ewe lamb; George Buckham, center, with the 1st Place late ewe lamb and Judge Larry Mrozinski. Other well-known faces in the crowd include Jasper Dirlam, Norm Need, Enid Schlipf, Everett Glasgow, Bob Hartzell,Tim Barnes, Charlie Hartzell and Russ Titus. ell family held their last production sale at Bloomington following the Spectacular Sale. Everett and Libby Glasgow held a production sale in 1980 and Roger Snyder held sales in 1981 and 1982, all at the conclusion of the Spectacular. Through the late ‘70s and throughout the ‘80s, the Shropshire Spectacular was the highlight of the year for Shropshire breeders. Several of these sales had nearly 200 entries. I overheard Fred Buckham of Michigan (that’s George’s uncle) remark multiple times that “there are two hours each year to sell Shropshires; in Bloomington, Illinois the third Saturday

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afternoon of June!” Year after year, breeders consigned great sheep and wonderful sales resulted. Breed-

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ers went to buy their new stud ram and were not disappointed. Powerful females have also always been available from this sale. I’m not sure what year they started having the show on Friday, but this allowed more time for an expanded junior show, time to visit with folks from all over the country, more time to better evaluate the sale offering and an opportunity to relax a bit prior to the banquet. Sometime in the mid-80s, Dennis Avery and I got acquainted and became life long friends. His youngest son, Milan, and our son, Justin, were six or seven years old. Both of our families were staying in the Bloomington Holidome, we met around the pool, sauna, and Jacuzzi with our boys. Nearly 30 years of this genuine friendship blossomed because of the Shropshire Spectacular. Edison Shippy from the northeast corner of Indiana, a past president of the Indiana Shropshire Association, along with his son Eddie, were always at the Spectacular. Julie and I stopped to see Edison last September and had a very nice visit. While we were there, his son, Eddie expressed enthusiasm for getting back into some Shropshires. That “fire in the belly” fueled by the Shropshire Spectacular weekends and all the good friendships built around folks with Shropshires doesn’t go away! For many years, Skip Warren would take the train to Illinois each June for the Spectacular. Julie and I, on several occasions, gave him a ride to the banquet and back __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

The Champion Ram Drive on show morning at the Shropshire Spectacular in Bloomington, Ill. in 1982 or 1983. Holding their entries, foreground, George Buckham; center from left, Tim Barnes, Ken Jorstad and Debbie Grant (Hopkins); kneeling in front of Debbie, Judy and Peter Harris. Familiar faces in the crowd starting from left side are Don Shepherd, Edison Shippy, Eddie Shippy, Russ and Lani Titus, Vivian Stokes Mr. Scoggins, Enid Schlipf and John Dennison. to the hotel. He told me last fall, that at age 78, he still owns 20 Shropshire ewes. He says “If you have animals and therefore a reason to get up and out of the house each day, it keeps you young!” Colby, a young shining star of our breed, who started building a Shropshire flock just three years ago, will carry on Skip’s philosophy and enthusiasm throughout his lifetime. The annual trek, the third weekend of June, to Illinois, no matter the location (whether it was in Lincoln, Georgetown, Peoria, Bloomington, or Springfield) brings folks together for several reasons. We all love to raise sheep! We appreciate Shropshires with their attributes and demeanor and above all we relish the opportunity to come together to renew cherished friendships.

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Also 1st Place March Ewe Lamb at NAILE and at Indiana State Fair. Thanks to Avery Shropshires who bought her privately at Louisville.

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~ In Memory ~ Ruth D. Dirlam Ruth D. Dirlam of Mooresville, Ind., passed away on Oct. 29, 2011 at Select Hospital in Indianapolis. Ruth was born June 13, 1929 in Patricksburg, Ind. to the late Eb and Nora Hauser. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Jasper, two sons, John (Carol) of Mooresville and Mark; two grandchildren, Lindsay and Matt,; a brother, Bill Hauser, brother-in-law Dr. James Dirlam, sister-in-law Norma Dirlam, sister-in-law Peggy Hauser and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Hauser. Ruth helped Jasper care for their beloved Shropshire sheep flock and border collies and assisted during lambing season for many cold winters. She travelled to sheep shows across the country with Jasper during his tenure on the Board of Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association. Ruth graduated from Patricksburg High

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School in 1947 and attended Indiana State Teachers College. She married her classmate, Jasper, in 1950, and they moved to Mooresville later that year. She worked at Stuart Warner before she and Jasper left for Camp Roberts in California. While in California, Ruth worked at the Chaplin’s Office until Jasper was transferred to Fort Benning, Ga. for Air Borne training. She then worked for Burnham’s Van Service until Jasper’s discharge date. Upon returning to Mooresville, Ruth’s primary mission was to take care of Jasper and her children. She spent 20 years volunteering for the blood drive, as an election worker and at Miller’s Merry Manor. Over the years, she worked part-time as a substitute teacher at Monroe-Gregg Elementary and Madison Elementary, at Diamond Chain, and at Public Service Indiana Energy. More recently, Ruth was heavily involved in her grandchildren’s lives. She never missed any event they were involved in; track meets, basketball games, Little League, and 4-H sheep shows at the county and state fairs. Services were by Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville, and the funeral was held at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Plainfield with burial at Worthington Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Ruth’s Circle at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Concord Rd., Plainfield, IN 46168. www. carlislebranson.com

~ ~ Leonard Merle Miller Indiana lost another Shropshire breeder, Merle Miller. He has had Shropshires for many years and now has grandkids who are showing. Leonard Merle Miller, 75, of Lafayette, Ind., died Nov. 6, 2011 at his residence. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie, children, Mark (Prudence) Miller, Brian Hardy, Staci (Jeffrey) Rooze, Bryce (Angela) Strader, brother, Larry (Linda) Miller; sister, Kathy (Dave)Smith. Services were at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Memorials can be made to the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center or American Cancer Society. Leave condolences at www. soller-baker.com _______ Page 57

Breederâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Index This list is a paid subscription published both in the Voice and on shropshires.org. Adams Shropshires 6898 S 7000 W Road Chebanse, IL 60922 (815) 697-2903 radams1976@hotmail.com adamsshropshires.com Agrall, Lewis R.R. 1, Box 230 Athens, IL 62613 (217) 636-8151 Anderson Farms Matthew, Christie, Emily & Andrew 919 Coates St. Macon, MO 63552 (660) 988-3503 anderson_farms@hotmail.com Anderson, Michael L. 346 N 1600 E Paxton, IL 60957 (217) 379-3189 (Cell) 217-781-3348, mike.anderson3@frontier.com Avery Shropshires Dennis & Nancy Avery 1500 Douglas Road Bremen, IN 46506 (574) 209-0988 davery@etproducts.com Floyd & Sharon Avery (229) 942-3415 www.averyshropshires.com

Bechtold, Austin & Trent 4068 E 1100 N N. Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 578-7769 bbechtold@omnicityusa.com Benson, Robert Benson Brothers Shropshires 3839 E. 169th Street Westfield, IN 46062 (317) 896-2213 Botsford, Jason Rolling Hill Farms 4646 Rt. 536 Punxsutawney, PA 15767 (507) 301-1034 stctylr@rollinghillssheep.com www.rollinghillssheep.com Bradish Family Farm George and Brenda Bradish 3865 St. Rt. 982 Latrobe, PA 15650 (724) 539-8386 or 3808 Brockmann Shropshires Gary, Vicky, Brianna & Austin 2011 Blake Road Garden Prairie, IL 61038 (815) 544-4515 Brooks, Wayne, Blaze & Jenny 3760 N 700 E Decatur, IN 46733 (260) 301-1840 brooksshropshires@yahoo.com

Barnes, Shane & Kim SKB Shropshires 1122 Browns Creek Rd. Sycamore, PA 15364 (724) 852-2673 kmbarnes@mail.wvu.edu

Brown, Rob & Ron Clay-Nob Farm 17527 Maple Drive Saegertown, PA 16433 (814) 763-3140 claynob@peoplepc.net

Barnes, Tim & Deb Barnes Farms 5707 Mooney Road Radnor, OH 43066 (740) 494-2125 Cell: (740) 815-2402 troytongrn@gmail.com barnesfarms.com

Bryant Shropshires Bill Bryant 6838 Bryant Road Fredericktown, OH 43019 (740) 398-2053 Cell: (740) 398-2053 bryantb3@hotmail.com bryantsheepandhorses.com

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Buckham Farms 6508 West R Avenue Schoolcraft, MI 49087 (269) 375-7676 buckhamfarms@yahoo.com Burlingame, Jim & Steve Burlingame Farm 91 Burlingame Road Danielson, CT 06239 (860) 774-5975 Jim: fjburlingame@msn.com Steve: sjburlingame@snet.net www.burlingamefarm.com BWB Farms, Inc. 1779 Green Road Martinsville, OH 45146 Randy Barr (937) 288-0001 Rick Whiting: (937) 685-2603 Barry Barr: (937) 403-4411 bwbfarmsinc@verizon.net www.bwbfarmsinc@frontier.com Call, Don & Re 964 Mohawk Trail Shelburne, MA 01370 (413) 625-2436 doonyc@netscape.net Cessna, Jim & Nancy Cessna Farms 11100 Jerry City Road Cygnet, OH 43413 (419) 655-3209 jhcessna@dacor.net Crago Brothers Shropshires Steve & Louise Crago & Sons 1499 Hiatt Road Clarksville, OH 45113 (937) 289-3167 Crago, Mark & Jennifer & Family 22 Maki Hill Rd. Columbus, MT 59019 (406) 322-9935 Cell: (406) 298-0015 markcrago@netzero.com www.cragofamilyranch.com Creamer, R.J. & Molly 4094 Centerville-Newmans Rd. Prospect, OH 43342 RJ: (740) 262-3972 Molly: (740) 391-8314 creamer@marion.net www.creamershropshires.webs.com

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Diehl, J.L. & G.L. 902 St. Rt. 14 Deerfield, OH 44411 (330) 584-2192 Dirlam, J.N. & Sons & Matt Dirlam 11673 N. Bethesda Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158 (317) 831-2130 dirlamjd@aol.com www.dirlamshropshires.com Dockter, Darrell, Janet, Stacy & Jason 3-D Sheep Company 19411 S. Carpenter Road Snohomish, WA 98290 Cell: (425) 327-1428 dddockter@earthlink.net www.3dsheepcompany.com Douglas, Donna April Aire Farms 11802 Pleasant Valley Road Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-0598 Ebert, Jeff, Kerri, Christine & Monica Ebert Sheep Farm 10015 Flush Rd. St. George, KS 66535 Home: (785) 494-2436 Cell: (785) 458-9174 ebertj@wamego.net www.ebertsheepfarm.com Elsbury, David & Colleen 7800 N 250 E Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 326-3893 ecolleen4@hrtc.net Elsbury, Mike Elsburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shropshires 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140-8939 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com www.elsburyfarms.com Elsbury, Tim Double Doc Farm W 7112 Cherry Hill Drive. Adell, WI 53001 (920) 994-2538

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Fiegl, Mark Lindenview Meadow Farm 5550 Eddy Ridge Rd. Marion, NY 14505 (315) 576-1930 mfiegl1@rochester.rr.com

High Farms Glenn & Joan High 7078 Co. Rd. 47 Lexington, OH 44904 (419) 362-3666 highfarms@centurylink.net

Groverman DVM, Fred F & P Groverman Shropshires 400 Ormsby Lane Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 763-3132 (Cell) 707-953-4456 fgroverman@sbcglobal.net

High Life Farms David & Jodi High & Family 3388 McDermott Pond Creek Road McDermott, OH 45652 (740) 259-1907 highlifefarm2000@yahoo.com

Gruenhagen, Jim & Donna SS Shrops 7622 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@netins.net Hardesty, Megan & Molly Come Again Farm 00427 Clover Four Road New Bremen, OH 45869 (419) 629-7205 msac@bright.net Harold, Ashley 11316 Durgin Road SE Olympia, WA 98513 (360) 456-3897 asheeper@aol.com Hawkins, Emma Joy EJ & AJ the Joyful Shrops 30737 Green Valley Rd. Shedd, OR 97337 (541) 990-2913 Heaton, Fred & family 622 Fessler-Buxton Rd. Russia, OH 45363 (937) 526-3118 heatonfarms@centurylink.net Hiemke, Cody Hiemke Family and Mapleton Mynd Shropshires 1773 Koshkonong Rd. Stoughton, WI 53589 (415) 302-8035 cjhiemke@hotmail.com

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Isler, Jim Isler Shropshires 1340 Klingel Rd. Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 494-2798 Cell: (740) 360-7682 islerjk@ngamail.com Jackson, Norbert 4125 W. State Route 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 njackson@macdermid.com Jaycox, Elaine Willaine Farm 3758 State Rt. 30 Middleburgh, NY 12122 (518) 827-5726 Cell: (518) 231-7245 willaine@midtel.net www.willainefarm.net Johnson, Bob & Karen RoKaJo Farm 569 St. Hwy. DD Marshfield, MO 65706 (417) 859-4452 rokajo6@centurytel.net Josefson, Stacy Step Ahead Shrops 994 Step Rd Gilson, IL 61436 Cell: (309) 371-4260 Farm: (309) 876-2364 s_jo6@hotmail.com Kane, Michelle and Peg Dutcher 2376 Cty Hwy 11 Mt. Vision, NY 13810 (607) 292-9950 pbdutcher@aol.com

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Kipp, LeRoy Box 44 North Prairie, WI 53153 (262) 392-2713 Knepp Shropshires Donald Knepp 128 Old Barrington Rd. Barrington, IL 60010 847-381-5872 trbear@mc.net Kowalyshyn, Lisa Kindred Crossings LLC 868 Route 32 North Franklin, CT 06254 (860) 642-4243 (860)642-6210 kindredcrossings@msn.com www.kindredcrossingsfarm.com Majchrzak, Steve, Beth, Ashley & Tyler Lan-O-Lin Acres 3745 Bradley Road Federalsburg, MD 21632 (410) 754-7531 Cell: (410) 924-3510 FFABigToe@verizon.net delawarelivestockexpo.com Majors, Joe & Cheryl Majors Show Lambs 17864 Couper Rd. Milan, MI 48160 (734) 439.5651 majorsjc@msn.com McCabe, Mark & Family McCabe Shropshires 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-1103 mamccabe51@hotmail.com mccabeshropshires.com McCall, Cynthia CMAC Shropshires 1673 22nd Road Washington, KS 66968 (402) 730-9213 cynthiasue@huskers.unl.edu sheepempire.com

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McKinzie, Chris and Sarah McKinzie Farms 8230 N Fox Hollow Rd Bloomington, IN 47408 (812) 219-2432 christophermckinzie@hotmail.com McNeal, Robert J. 1511 S.E. Eaton Blvd. Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-3410 Miller, Bryan, Fabiola & Edith L. 15525A Motters Station Rd. Rocky Ridge, MD 21778-9711 (301) 253-3530 (301) 514-7955 bryan.miller@shropshires.info www.shropshires.info Miller, Sam D. & Family Miller’s Back Achers 3075 E. Rusk Road Troy, OH 45373 (937) 339-7811 rkmiller53@hughes.net Moon, Justin & Charlene Five Stars Elite LLC 6501 N 300 W Michigan City, IN 46360 219-210-5609 eliteaccoyos@comcast.net www.eliteaccoyos.com Motter, Jan Lane’s End Farm 12211 W. Rt. 973 Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (570) 398-2078 Mrozinski, Erik 5906 E 650 N Road P.O. Box 306 Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 Cell: (219) 716-4921 erik.mrozinski@adm.com Mumm, Megan 49 CR 1300 N White Heath, IL 61884 (217) 687-2874 Nichols, Sarah 24271 Oxford Rd. Quaker City, OH 43773 (740) 758-5449

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Oehler, Nellie Oehler Family Shropshires 5570 SW West Hills Road Corvallis, OR 97333-2623 (541) 757-3937 Peiter Shrops 5580 Shelby 234 Shelbyville, MO 63469 (573) 769-0003 Pence Farms 1083 W. Co. Rd. 61 Tiffin, OH 44883 Mike: (419) 992-4305 Doug: (419) 986-5848 Jay: (419) 992-4701 Peppmeier, Christine & Sara Peppmeier Family Shropshires 29323 SW Land Hill Road Sherwood, OR 97140 (503) 625-6691 peppmeier@directv.net Percival, Jim & Denise Schoolhouse Shropshires 961 Hoop Road Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 374-3371 schoolhousshrops@aol.com www.schoolhouseshropshires.com Proffitt, Jim 38208 Brady Creek Road Richmond, MO 64085 (816) 225-6032 jproffitt6842@gmail.com Riddick, Daniel Mayo Mountain Sheep Company 680 Mayo Road Huntington, VT 05462 (802) 434-2745 riddicks@att.net Rife, Randy & Julie Rife Shropshires 2423 Clifton Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 767-1871 rifeflockmaster@hughes.net www.rifeshropshires.com

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Roberts, Tim Roberts Farms 27954 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, OK 73093 (405) 485-9255 Cell: (405) 314-3370 robertssheepco@cs.com Rogers, Danny & Cynthia Rogers Shropshires 2435 W. McCracken Road Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 996-3301 dcrogers821@yahoo.com Rueber, Carol & Aimee Rueber Shropshires 24632 210th St. Sumner, IA 50674 (563) 578-8663 www.freewebs.com/ruebershrops Sargent, Tom Tom Sargent & Family 9811 Grandview Dr. Bradford, OH 45308 (937) 448-6154 terry45308@yahoo.com Schimm, Katie 29131 Winterbauer Ave. Athens, IL 62613 (566) 415-0671 Seals Family S Bar S Ranch 2360 B Shafer Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-1789 (Cell:) (408) 472-8195 sbarssheep@earthlink.net Slutz, Tom City Limits Sheep Farm P.O. Box 177, 602 S. Main St. LaMoille, IL 61330 (815) 638-2177 Cell: (815) 866-5031 tcslutz@g-mail.com www.citylimitssheepfarm.com Smith, Lance or Brenda Smith Sisters Shropshires 2129 130th Ave. Russell, MN 56169-3072 (507) 823-4784 lbsmith@woodstocktel.net

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Smith, Gordon & Alyce Cedar Bend Farm N 7922 U.S. Highway 12 Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 742-3580 cedarbendfarm@elknet.net Roger Snyder Family 2537 US Hwy 67 Monmouth, IL 61462 (309) 734-4446 Cell: (309) 255-9500 Sommer, Lindsey Sommer Springs Farm 2370 New Park Rd. New Park, PA 17352 (717) 382-1320 sommersprings@yahoo.com Stephenson, Jon, Charlotte & Vivian Sugar Ridge Ranch E8977 Pierce Hill Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 637-6474 sugarridgeranch@frontiernet.net www.sugarridgeranch.com Switzer, Jane E. Switzer Shropshires 6741 S. 1150 W Redkey, IN 47373 (765) 369-2844 Cell: (260) 729-2626 steve.jane@switzershropshires.com switzershropshires.com Trew, Emily 389 York Road Ocoee, TN 37361 (888) 831-2619 billtrew@comcast.net Verduin, Calvin Verduin’s Apple Hill Farm 4391 Miller Road Dansville, NY 14437 (585) 335-3703 calv8@hotmail.com Visocky Shrops Matt, Marc, Ben & Ken 7220 Richmand Road Spencer, OH 44275 (330) 667-1023

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Washburn, Emily Washburn Shrops 1755 Lead Mine Road Gouverneur, NY 13642 (315) 578-2443 Cell: (315) 408-2478 nyshrops@yahoo.com Webster, Ryan 471 Falmouth Road Windham, ME 04062 (207) 232-0632 Webster, William 413 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME 04062 (207) 831-0608 stillweb@roadrunner.com Wilbur, Dellane and Brian RW Farms 5004 E Lewis Lane Nampa, ID 83686 (208) 461-8966 email rwfarms@netscape.com website: rwfarms.net Willie, Karol 27250 Erickson Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 (541) 344-8963 Wisehart, Mark & Patty & Sons 9372 N 400 E Greenfield, IN 46140 (765) 778-7707

Breeder’s Index Best “phone directory” to Shropshire breeders Have your name, phone, address and e-mail listed in three issues of the Voice and on the Shropshire website for a 12-month period for only $30. A link to your websites is an additional $20. E-mail info to Shropsec@hotmail.com or shropshirevoice@thesidellreporter.com. _______ Page 63

Advertisers Index Anderson & Adams......... Cover & 31

Majors.................... Inside Back Cover

Avery................................................... 12

McCabe.............................................. 11

Banner................................................ 38

Merrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s............................................. 43

Barnes................................................. 32

Milk Specialties.................................. 18

Biogenetics......................................... 51

Mrozinski............................................ 56

Bred Ewe Sale................................... 30

Callicrate............................................ 44

Bryant................................................. 25

Percival..................................................9

Buckham............................................. 22

Pipestone........................................... 57

Bucks County Fur............................ 27

Rife........................Inside Front Cover

Dockter............................. Back Cover

Sargent...................................................7

Elsbury................................................ 20

Sheepman Supply.............................. 48

Gene Check...................................... 41

Shropshire Classic............................ 14

Gruenhagen....................................... 13

Shropshire Spectacular................... 37

Jackson................................................ 24

Slutz..................................................... 50

Johnson............................................... 28

Spring Fling........................................ 26

Ketcham............................................. 34

Sydell................................................... 42

Knepp................................................. 23

Townsend........................................... 27

Kowalyshyn........................................ 45

Whiting..................................................5

1 2 calendar March 15............... Deadline for May Voice

April 6 & 7............... Illini All Breeds Sale, Bloomington, IL

May 10-12............... Shropshire Classic, Eaton, OH May 26 & 27............... Great Lakes All Breeds Sale, Wooster, OH June 22 & 23............... Shropshire Spectacular National Sale, Springfield, IL June 25-30............... Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, MO _______ Page 64

July 20-22............... New England Sale & NEYSS, West Springfield, MA __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012

Majors Show Lambs Majors 1351

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Junior Champion Ewe Lamb 2011 Ohio Shrop Show & Sale Discovery / Majors 1029

“CURLEY” Majors 1143

“2-WAY” (Adams) / Adams384

“LARRY” Majors 1317 (Jan 2011)

Discovery and Adams384

Larry & Curley are half brothers -– Larry will be offered at the 2012 Ohio Shrop Sale along with entries sired by “Curley”, “MO” and “Discovery”

Visit majorsclublambs.com for the Midwest Elite entries and lambs featured in our April Club Lamb Sale!

Joe & Cheryl Majors, Milan, MI

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2009, 2010 & 2011 NAILE Champion Ram

Thanks to Mike Anderson & Rick Adams for purchasing our 2011 Champion Ram sired by Mojo

2011 NAILE Premier Breeder 1st Place Flock 2nd Place Early Yrlg Ewe 2nd Place Late Yrlg Ewe 2nd Place Fall Ewe Lamb 2nd Place January Ewe Lamb

3-D Sheep Company  Darrell  Janet Dockter __________________________ Shropshire Voice February 2012 (425) 327-1428  19411 S. Carpenter Rd Snohomish, Washington 98290  3dsheepcompany.com

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