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Congratulations!

Congratulations to Joel and Esther McBride of JEM Farms in Oakville Washington on the birth of their twins. The couple welcomed a boy and girl on July 18th 2021. Lincoln Russell 3lbs 11.4oz and Freya Susan 4lbs 1.8oz. =

2021 Progressive Breeder Award - TX Shorthorn Association

Jim and Paula Archer, Pittsburg, began building their Shorthorn herd in 1994 with the purchase of 2 bred Shorthorn cows to add to their small commercial herd. They saw firsthand the gentleness of the breed and the great maternal traits of the cows. They also enjoyed the beautiful red color variations of the breed. Before long, they had a registered bull and were committed to breeding calves that would perform in the show ring and in the pasture of commercial operations. They were soon selling show calves to youngsters from all over Texas and from states across the western and southern U.S. At this same time, they were selling Shorthorn bulls and ShorthornPlus cows to commercial ranchers. Much of the breeding stock came from WHR Shorthorns. They credit Bill Rasor, Dr. Blair MacBeath and Dr. James Miner for their guidance in the early years of their operation.

By 2010 their herd was over 40 Shorthorn and ShorthornPlus cows and several bulls representing some of the top bloodlines available: Marellan Super Dazzler, Rodeo Drive, Trump, Sonny and Bloodstone. Their most notable cow was WHR Jaz Demi Delight 2R58. Demi Delight was a top contender in the show ring winning Reserve Grand

Shelly Springer Spearman, Rockwall, Texas, began her journey with Shorthorn cattle in 1980 when her father, Stanley Springer, purchased 2 Shorthorn heifers at the Northeast Texas Shorthorn Sale - one for Shelly and one for her older sister, Sharon. That summer, he, his wife Diane, and the two girls attended their first junior show at the state Shorthorn show and field day hosted by J.W. Holmes, Tolar, Texas. Shelly was active in the Texas Junior Shorthorn Association and elected as a director in 1989 and served as secretary/treasurer from 19901992. She served as Texas Shorthorn Lassie Queen in 1990-91.

Shelly graduated from Tarleton State University, Stephenville, and Andrew Spearman graduated from East Texas A & M University at Commerce. They were married in 1998 and have two children - Ethan, 18 and Ellee, 16. Shelly has served as queen chairman and is currently publicity officer for the Texas Shorthorn Lassies. The couple has Champion Female at Houston in 2004 and Champion Junior Female at the 2004 National Western. She was an All American Reserve designee for the National Shorthorn Association in 2004 and a Super Cow designee in 2009. Demi’s offspring continue to win top honors in breed competitions.

Lone Star Cattle Company was a member of the American Shorthorn Association and Texas Shorthorn Association from 1998 thru 2017. Paula served as Vice President and President of TSA. She served on the TSA Board for 9 years. In 2007 they received the Progressive Breeder Award. In 2001 Jim and Paula were designated as the UpshurGregg County “Resident Conservation Farmer” by the Soil and Water District.

Paula was a software sales executive for over 35 years. She worked for IBM during much of her career and retired in 2012. She is past president of Camp County Arts Council and a member of Twentieth Century Club.

Jim taught chemistry at the college level for over 45 years. He was a

served as advisors for the Texas Junior Shorthorn Association the last 4 years.

Their herd numbers 20 registered Shorthorn cows. They utilize artificial insemination to gain genetics to better their herd. Major sires used are Asset, Kane Captain and Fed Ex. With the popularity of the ShorthornPlus program, the couple have bred and raised several Plus females. Son Ethan showed a second place “Owned Plus Female” with SEE Miss Tara at the 2021 National Jr. Shorthorn Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Daughter Ellee showed a first place steer at Jr. Nationals with SEE Cat Daddy and a 4th place owned female with JSS SEE Denali.

Ethan graduated from high school in 2021 and will be a freshman at Texas A & M University professor of chemistry for over 30 years at the Northeast Texas Community College. He retired in 2010. He is past president of Camp County Ambulance Service Board. He has been a member of Rotary International for over 35 years and served as District Governor in 201011.

The Archer’s have 3 grown children - Cathy Boucher, Cypress, Texas; Suzy Murray, Sacramento, California; and Jeff Archer, Highland, California. They sold their Shorthorn herd in 2017, but continue to live on their ranch where they host gusts at their 3 vacation rental =properties.

in College Station in the fall. He plans to major in Ag Engineering. Ellee is serving as a Texas Shorthorn Lassie Princess and is the reporter for the Texas Jr. Shorthorn Association. Andrew is a senior construction inspector and Shelly is office manager for the Rockwall =County Agri-Life Extension Service.