LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Iam writing this message as your newly elected Columbia Sheep Breeders Association President. I hope this message finds you all healthy and well. I also hope you all have had a wonderful summer and an even better show season. I have really enjoyed watching everyone’s accomplishments through Facebook and I look forward to the fall results coming soon!
I am looking forward to being the CSBA Board Chair. I am always available via email or phone so please reach out if you have any questions. I believe that together we will be able to continue to improve build the Columbia breed, continue hosting our own National Show and Sale, and continue building the Junior Association. The Spanish Fork NSS was a success and would not be possible without all of you. I hope to see all of you in Findlay Ohio in June 2025.
A little about me - I have been around Columbia sheep my entire life. My parents, Craig and Doelene, purchased their first Columbia sheep in 1980. I have loved raising them ever since. I do believe that they are the best breed and I enjoy promoting and encouraging others to see that as well.
I am married and have five children, two grandchildren with one that will be here any day. I currently teach special education at a local high school and lead the department. I just finished my MD in Education with a specialization in Administration and Supervision. My goal is to be a school administrator one day. For now, I love teaching and plan to stay in the classroom for a while longer.
Holly Courtney
HOLLY COURTNEY, UT CSBA PRESIDENT
MEMBERS ONLY WEB PAGE
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The “Members Only” will have all the current CSBA Board meeting minutes and financial statements. The minutes and financials will be posted within one week of a CSBA Board meeting. Committee reports will be posted within one week of the meeting, as well. Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 of the current year.
What a trip out west the National Show & Sale was! I loved seeing the mountains and learning about the differences in farm operations in such a unique climate compared to what I grew up accustomed to. The Jarvis farm tour was a particular highlight for me, and it was inspiring to see the awards presented at the banquet—two Silver Bells and a Golden Bell! Read more about these highlights and more in this issue.
Enjoy reading through the results of the National Show and Sale, National Junior Show, and All-American Junior Show! I know many of you are either attending or have attended state fairs recently, and I wish you the best of success.
As always, a big thank you to all the advertisers who support Speaking of Columbias. Your support allows the Board to continue producing the magazine. Don’t forget that the next issue will be the annual directory—a great opportunity to place an ad, even if it’s just a business card size, to promote your flock.
Katherine Kuykendall
KATHERINE KUYKENDALL, WI EDITOR, SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
The 2024 National Show and Sale was one to remember! Thank you, Jarvis Family, for hosting! The Jarvis Ranch tour was excellent. It was a time to catch up with Western breeders whom we do not always get to see each year. It was, also, bittersweet to see Woolstenhulme Columbias consign their last Columbias to an NSS. However, it was such a fitting end for Don and Cathy to consign the Champion Ewe. Congratulations and thank you for your many contributions as a part of the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association. (Cathy and Don pictured with Doelene Pitt to the right.)
I must also congratulate and thank the three retiring Board members—Steve Hampson, Sara Hildebrandt, and David Brown. I cannot understate the contributions made by these Board Alumni. All have worked, extensively, for the betterment of the Columbia breed and CSBA membership. Steve served on the board for years and was Board Chair for the past four years. Steve, your “little red notebook” was invaluable for gaining member insight. You are an excellent listener and negotiator! Thank you. Sara, you served as the Board chair for three years when finances and transparency required an overhaul. Your determination allowed the Board to do that! Your creativity is invaluable to our Facebook and Instagram pages and CSBA website. Thank you! David is at the heart of many CSBA activities. Thank you for securing award/event sponsors for the NSS, managing the NSS wool show, organizing the starter flock project, and being instrumental in organizing the online National Sale in 2020.
As the CSBA looks to the future, the most notable discussion may focus on the National Show and Sale location. Over the years, the CSBA has established a rotation between the east, central, and west so our members can regularly participate in the NSS. Hosting our own NSS has, also, allowed the CSBA to profit from our volunteer efforts and many contributions to the event. However, costs have increased for facilities, and items such as manure removal and disposal have become an issue. Be sure to share your thoughts regarding the location and budgeting of the NSS with your Board representative. Or if you would like to host an NSS, contact any Board member.
The futurity program and Junior program remain strong. What a turnout, with more than 30 kids participating at the National! The Board’s Youth Committee will continue to focus on assisting the Junior Officers in 2024-25. Junior President Cortney Copeland, also, deserves “kudos” for her outstanding leadership. Cortney is unique in her ability to organize and get the job done.
Finally, let me say another “thank you” to the lengthy list of volunteers and contributors to the National Show and Sale. Because of you, the CSBA can host the National and sponsor the extensive list of programs for our Junior Association. A complete list of sponsors and volunteers is printed throughout this SOC.
Charles Worm
CHARLES WORM, MN CSBA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
NEW MEMBERS
NEW SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS
Danlee Jarvis, Spanish Fork, UT
Maggie Jarvis, Payson, UT
NEW JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS
PS I love Ewe, LLC, Wooster, OH
Daxon Christensen, Spanish Fork, UT
Tyson Christensen, Spanish Fork, UT
Linzie Christensen, Spanish Fork, UT
Kenzie Christensen, Spanish Fork, UT
Monroe Groves. Ashville, OH
Adrianna Finley, Ashville, OH
Byron Roberts, Hilger, MT
CHRISTENED SHEEP
DEVRIES OF K & S COLUMBIAS CHRISTENED THE FOLLOWING RAM:
Y21377 K & S 401 K & S Columbias Prime Time Y14907 Borcher 8132 Brandt Columbias Elsa
COLUMBIAS CHRISTENED THE FOLLOWING EWE:
CSBA BOARD NEWS
Current members can keep up with all Board business by accessing information on the members only website. Phone numbers, email addresses, and addresses for all Board members are printed in the SOC and on the CSBA website.
The Board meets four times per year. The summer meeting was held on August 11th. Upcoming meetings will be November 3, February 2, 2025, and May 4, 2025.
Be sure to share your thoughts and ideas with your Board members. The Board committees are:
Audit/Budget: Holly Courtney-Chair, Charles Worm
Commercial/Production: Ashlie Chase-Chair, Ron Brandt, Scott Bredahl, Matt Jarvis, Doug Pamp
National Show & Sale: Charles Worm-Chair, Alyssa Baumer, Ron Brandt, David Brown, Holly Courtney, Mike Moenter, Doelene Pitt, Austin Seifert, Louise Worm.
Promotion and Membership: Charles Worm-Chair, Steve Hampson, Sara Hildebrandt, Zane Van Horsen, Louise Worm
Youth Support: Holly Courtney-Chair, Manda Geerts, Hailee Hart (Junior Board Advising), Jake Jarvis, Austin Seifert, Charles Worm, Cortney Copeland.
2024-2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Holly Courtney, UT (At Large) 435-840-4118
hcourtney@tooeleschools.org
Term Expires: 2026
Eastern: Mike Moenter, OH 419-261-9555
michael.moenter@gmail.com
Term Expires: 2025
Eastern: Austin Seifert, OH 419-601-0538
adseifert22@yahoo.com
Term Expires: 2026
Central: Doug Pamp, MN 507-626-0301
pamp@westtechwb.com
Term Expires: 2026
Mountain: Doelene Pitt, UT 435-830-8430
Doelene.Pitt@gmail.com
Term Expires: 2025
Pacific: Zane Van Horsen, OR 541-223-8452
zane@ironwater.com
Term Expires: 2025
Pacific: Ron Brandt, CA 209-704-1073
rbrandt2141@gmail.com Term: 2026
Vice President: Scott Bredahl, ND (Central) 701-578-5679
bredahlscott7@gmail.com
Term Expires: 2025
At Large: Ashlie Chase, CO 303-990-0485
ashlie.chase@yahoo.com
Term Expires: 2025
At Large: Hailee Hart, MT 406-736-5750
hailee.hart90@gmail.com
Term Expires: 2025
At Large: Jake Jarvis, UT 801-372-4943
jake.roper@hotmail.com
Term Expires: 2026
At Large: Matt Jarvis, UT 801-376-1183
jsandra8335@gmail.com
Term Expires: 2026
Executive Secretary: Charlie Worm, MN 507-360-2160
charliew@extendedag.com
2024 NATIONAL COLUMBIA JUNIOR SHOW
Spanish Fork, Utah
JUNE 6, 2024 • JUDGE: ALVIN MCNEIL, UT
GRAND CHAMPION RAM
Jackson Thiesen (Thiesen 2336) 1st Fall Ram Lamb
YEARLING RAMS
1. Danlee Jarvis Jarvis 466 Reserve Champion Ram
2. James Jarvis Jarvis 479
3. Alyston Gull Pitt 3733
4. Alyston Gull Pitt 3677
5. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2301
6. Kashtyn Bredahl Diamond B F225
FALL RAM LAMBS
1. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2336 Champion Ram
2. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson P36
3. James Jarvis J Jarvis R155
4. Danlee Jarvis Jarvis
SPRING RAM LAMBS
1. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 24 8
2. Sidney Lantzy Hendricks 24 01
3. Makenna Modlin Hendricks 24 02
4. Kashtyn Bredahl Bredahl F236
5. Grace Hayes Hayes 933
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM
Danlee Jarvis (Jarvis 466) 1st Yearling Ram
6. Tuff Hart HSC 2429
7. Penelope Henkel CTC32238 0014
8. Penelope Henkel CTC32238 0018
YEARLING EWES CLASS 1
1. Morgan Davis Geerts 2850 Grand Champion Ewe (Sr Champion)
2. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2323
3. Grace Hayes Thiesen 2258
4. Kashtyn Bredahl Chase 2328
5. James Jarvis Jarvis 562
6. Rylie Schmitt Thiesen 2306
7. Cortney Copeland Bauck 22 71
8. Maggie Jarvis Jarvis 559
9. Addison Businger Businger 59
10. Jamen Christensen Diamond B23 08
YEARLING EWES CLASS 2
1. Alyston Gull Pitt 3747
2. Makenna Modlin Hendricks 3 21
3. Danlee Jarvis Jarvis 719
4. Grace Hayes Thiesen 2320
5. Ella Brown Hendricks 2156
6. James Jarvis Jarvis 720
GRAND CHAMPION EWE
SENIOR CHAMPION EWE
Morgan Davis (Geerts 2850)
1st Yearling Ewe - Class 1
7. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 0516
8. Addison Businger Businger 60
9. Allie Hart HSC 2310
10. Lukas Arkell Myhre 3220
YEARLING EWES CLASS 3
1. Alyston Gull Pitt 3704
2. Maggie Jarvis Jarvis 829
3. Morgan Davis Hendricks 2136
4. Danlee Jarvis Kaufman 458
5. Sidney Lantzy Hendricks 3 01
6. Hattie Hendricks Geerts 2864
7. Adam McCorckle Iron Water Ranch
8. Lukas Arkell Gasvoda 352
9. Tuff Hart HSC2265
PAIR OF YEARLING EWES
1. Alyston Gull
2. Danlee Jarvis
3. Ella Brown
4. Morgan Davis
5. Grace Hayes
6. Maggie Jarvis
7. Addison Businger
8. Lukas Arkell
9. Tuff Hart
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE
JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE
Macoy Thiesen (Thiesen 2406)
1st Early Spring Ewe Lamb
FALL EWE LAMBS
1. Courtney Bauck Worm 414 Reserve Senior Champion Ewe
2. Grace Hayes Bauck 23 61
3. Danlee Jarvis D Jarvis R397
4. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y 10
5. Allie Hart HSC 2362
6. Hailee Luiz H Luiz 2403
7. James Jarvis M Jarvis 154
8. Tuff Hart HSC 2363
EARLY SPRING EWE
LAMBS
1. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2406
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe (Jr Champion Ewe)
2. Morgan Davis Davis 2939
3. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 544
4. Sidney Lantzy Hendricks 24 04
5. Jackson Thiesen Brandt 4462
6. Kashtyn Bredahl Kauffman
7. Morgan Davis Geerts 2921
8. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 24 11
9. Tuff Hart HSC 2374
10. Allie Hart HSC 2371
11. Crockett Henkel
LATE SPRING EWE LAMBS
1. Carrie Lobdell Lobdell 2402
Reserve Junior Champion Ewe
2. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2422
3. Courtney Bauck Worm 449
4. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 24 51
5. Tuff Hart HSC 2395
6. Allie Hart HSC 2383
7. Byron Roberts 218
8. Crockett Henkel CTC32238 0012
NATURAL COLORED SPRING RAM LAMBS
1. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 24 2 Champion Natural Colored Ram
2. James Davis Geerts 2895
Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ram
3. Ella Brown GHF400RR
NATURAL COLORED YEARLING EWES
1. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 2332 Champion Natural Colored Ewe
2. James Davis Black Kettle 45 Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe
3. Makenna Modlin Hendricks 3 21
4. Sidney Lantzy Hendricks 3 20
5. Allie Hart Black Kettle 367
NATURAL COLORED EARLY SPRING EWE LAMBS
1. James Davis Davis 2893
2. Makenna Modlin Hendricks
PAIR OF LAMBS
1. Jackson Thiesen
2. Morgan Davis
3. Rylie Schmitt
4. James Davis
5. Courtney Bauck
6. Allie Hart
7. Tuff Hart
8. Penelope Henkel
Alvin McNeil of Kansas, Utah judged the National Junior Show.
RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION EWE
Courtney Bauck (Worm 414)
1st Fall Ewe Lamb
CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM
Hattie Hendricks (Hendricks 24 2)
1st Natural Colored Spring Ram Lamb
CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE
Hattie Hendricks (Hendricks 2332)
1st Natural Colored Yearling Ewe
RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE
Carrie Lobdell (Lobdell 2402)
1st Late Spring Ewe Lamb
RESERVE CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM
James Davis (Geerts 2895)
2nd Natural Colored Spring Ram Lamb
RESERVE CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE
James Davis (Black Kettle 45)
2nd Natural Colored Yearling Ewe
2023-2024 FUTURITY POINTS PLACINGS
2023-2024 CHAMPION FUTURITY
POINTS EWE
Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2320)
The Columbia Futurity Program is one of the most successful among purebred sheep associations. The program is sponsored by the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association. The purpose is to encourage Junior members to build a future Columbia flock with outstanding genetics purchased as designated sales. There are two competitive aspects, the Points program and the Comeback program.
The Points program awards points earned by the ewe at shows until the next NSS. The CSBA sponsors the awards for all participants.
Name Registration Flock Tag
1. Grace Hayes Y19756 Thiesen 2320
2. Cortney Copeland Y2003 Bauck 22-71
3. Grace Hayes Y19741 Thiesen 2258
4. Cortney Copeland Y19817 Frey 3-4
5. Madycyn Leyk Y19901 Bauck 22-69
6. Ella Brown Y20047 Hendricks 2156
7. Nash Arthur Y20033 Bauck 23-29
8. James Davis Y19837 Chase P2303 QR
9. Cooper Bredahl Y20049 Hendricks 2141
10. Morgan Davis Y20046 Hendricks 2136
11. Kashtyn Bredahl Y19843 Chase 2348
12. Rylie Schmitt Y19743 Thiesen 2306
13. James Davis Y19854NC Black Kettle 45
14. Megan Inbody Y20014 Eagleson 0152
15. Norah Fox Y20007 Peterson 22210
16. Norah Fox Y19789 Worm 332
17. Maggie Jarvis Y19937 Bredahl 23-06
18. Jamen Christensen Y19890 Diamond B Livestock 23-08
The Futurity Points Champion Ewe Awards (both for the exhibitor and breeder) are sponsored by High Rocky Farms, CO, in memory of Chris Lachman.
2024 FUTURITY COMEBACK SHOW RESULTS
CHAMPION FUTURITY
COMEBACK EWE
Alyston Gull (Pitt 3704)
Name Flock Tag
1. Alyston Gull Pitt 3704
2. Grace Hayes Thiesen 2258
3. James Davis Black Kettle 45
4. Ella Brown Hendricks 2156
5. Danlee Jarvis Kaufman 458
6. Morgan Davis Hendricks 2136
7. Kashtyn Bredahl Chase P2329 RR
8. Grace Hayes Thiesen 2320
9. Hattie Hendricks Geerts 2864
10. Cortney Copeland Bauck 22-71
11. James Jarvis Chase G2276RR
11. Jamen Christensen Diamond B 23-08
11. Rylie Schmitt Thiesen 2306
11. Adam McCorkle Iron Water ZC206
11. Allie Hart Black Kettle 32
The Futurity Champion Comeback Ewe (Exhibitor) Award is sponsored by Seifert Farms, OH. The Futurity Champion Comeback Ewe (Breeder) Award is sponsored by the Braet Family, IA
2nd Place Futurity Comeback Ewe - Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2258)
4th Place Futurity Comeback Ewe - Ella Brown (Hendricks 2156)
3rd Place Futurity Comeback Ewe - James Davis (Black Kettle 45)
SENIOR DIVISION
Champion: Courtney Bauck Reserve: Macoy Thiesen
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Champion: Jackson Thiesen Reserve: Hailee Luiz
JUNIOR DIVISION
Champion: James Jarvis Reserve: Rylie Schmitt
TEAM SHOWMANSHIP
Champion: Courtney Bauck & Maggie Jarvis
2025 NSS HEADED EAST
The 2025 National Columbia Show and Sale will be held at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Findlay, Ohio. Findlay is located on Highway 75 which runs north/south between Bowling Green and Dayton. Mike Moenter is the contact for the 2025 NSS.
Some
already looking forward
Senior: Courtney Bauck
Junior: James Jarvis
Intermediate: Jackson Thiesen
Team: Courtney Bauck & Maggie Jarvis
junior members are
to heading to the Buckeye State!
Spanish Fork, Utah 2024 NATIONAL COLUMBIA SHOW & SALE
JUNE 7, 2024
JUDGE: JAKE REISTER, OK
NATIONAL CHAMPION RAM
Jarvis Sheep Company
1st Yearling Ram - Odd (Best Ram Fleece)
Sold for $3,500 to Frey Columbias, ND
NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE
Don Woolstenhulme
1st Yearling Ewe - Odd
Sold for $4,000 to Cortney Copeland, OH
RES. NATIONAL CHAMPION RAM
Pitt Family Columbias
1st Yearling Ram - Even
RES. NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE
Peterson Sheep Company
1st Yearling Ewe - Even
Sold for $1,300 to Gordon Sammons, IL
YEARLING RAMS - ODD
1. Lot 25 Jarvis Sheep Company $3,500 Frey Columbias, ND National Champion Ram - Best Ram Fleece
2. Lot 45 Triple C Sheep Co $2,500 Steinmetz Columbias, SD
3. Lot 53 Frey Columbias No Sale
4. Lot 87 Peterson Sheep Co No Sale
5. Lot 65 Pitt Family Columbias No Sale
6. Lot 13 Hanna Sheep Co $2,500 Jarvis Sheep Co, UT
7. Lot 39 Geneva Hills Farm $400 Jarvis Sheep Co, UT
8. Lot 123 Pamp Columbias $500 Circle C Sheep, UT
9. Lot 115 Diamond B Livestock $500 Circle C Sheep, UT
10. Lot 121 Pamp Columbias $400 Circle C Sheep, UT
Odd Yearling Ram 7 Hd - $10,300 - $1,471 Hd/Avg
YEARLING RAMS - EVEN
1. Lot 64 Pitt Family Columbias No Sale Reserve National Champion Ram
2. Lot 8 Woolstenhulme Columbias $2,600 Kevco Columbias, WA
3. Lot 24 Jarvis Sheep Co $1,250 Addison Businger, OH
4. Lot 46 Triple C Sheep Co $2,750 Seifert Farms, OH
5. Lot 102 Isaiah Bauck No Sale
6. Lot 14 Hanna Sheep Co $2,700 Pamp Columbias, MN
7. Lot 80 Leland Thiesen & Sons $700 Samuel Cooper, CA
8. Lot 122 Pamp Columbias $500 Circle C Sheep, UT
9. Lot 72 Roath Columbias $500 Circle C Sheep, UT
10. Lot 32 Steinmetz Columbias No Sale
11. Lot 120 Pamp Columbias $400 Circle C Sheep, UT
Even Yearling Ram 8 Hd - $11,400 - $1,425 Hd/Avg
PRODUCTION RAMS
1. Lot 75 Roath Columbias $500 Circle C Sheep, UT Champion Production Ram
2. Lot 54 Frey Columbias $500 Circle C Sheep, UT Reserve Champion Production Ram
3. Lot 19 Charles & Louise Worm $2,500 Kaiden Bredahl, ND
4. Lot 106 Rylie Schmitt $500 Circle C Sheep, UT
5. Lot 33 Steinmetz Columbias No Sale
6. Lot 104 Mark Eagleson $500 Circle C Sheep, UT
Production Ram 5 Hd - $4,500 - $900 Hd/Avg
CHAMPION PRODUCTION RAM
Roath Columbias
Sold for $500 to Circle C Sheep, UT
CHAMPION PRODUCTION EWE
NDSU HREC
Sold for $500 to Blackman Columbias, MT
SENIOR RAM LAMBS
1. Lot 81 Leland Thiesen & Sons $1,000 Cortney Copeland, OH
2. Lot 20 Charles & Louise Worm $1,900 NDSU HREC, ND
3. Lot 3 James Jarvis $1,000 Roath Columbias, UT
4. Lot 47 Triple C Sheep Co $700 Pitt Family Columbias, UT
5. Lot 107 Mark Eagleson
6. Lot 159 Maggie Jarvis
Senior Ram Lamb 6 Hd - $5,600 - $933 Hd/Avg
JUNIOR RAM LAMBS
$500 Samuel Cooper, CA
$500 G Arrow Livestock, SD
1. Lot 89 Peterson Sheep Co No Sale
2. Lot 144 Hendricks Sheep Farms $400 Kevco Columbias, WA
3. Lot 55 Frey Columbias $2,000 Jarvis Sheep Co, UT
4. Lot 88 Peterson Sheep Co $500 Will Jordan, AL
5. Lot 30 Raspberry Meadows Farm No Sale Donald & Lois Wissmann
Junior Ram Lamb 3 Hd - $2,900 - $967 Hd/Avg
YEARLING EWES - ODD
1. Lot 11 Woolstenhulme Columbias $4,000 Cortney Copeland, OH National Champion Ewe
2. Lot 67 Pitt Family Columbias $1,900 Gordon Sammons, IL
3. Lot 161 Jarvis Sheep Co $500 Tammy L. Luiz & Hailee Luiz, CA
4. Lot 27 Jarvis Sheep Co $800 Rylie Schmitt, MO
5. Lot 103 Isaiah Bauck
$800 Jessica Cobb, OH
CHAMPION PAIR OF EWES
Jarvis Sheep Company
1st Pair of Yearling Ewes
Sold for $2,000 to Frey Columbias, ND
RES. CHAMPION PAIR OF EWES
Pitt Family Columbias
2nd Pair of Yearling Ewes
Sold for $1,250 to Steinmetz Columbias, SD
6. Lot 21 Charles & Louise Worm $1,000 Kevco Columbias, WA
7. Lot 91 Peterson Sheep Co $600 Diamond B Livestock, ND
8. Lot 15 Hanna Sheep Co $500 Triple C Sheep, CO
9. Lot 147 Hendricks Sheep Farms No Sale
Odd Yearling Ewe 8 Hd - $10,100 - $1,263 Hd/Avg
YEARLING EWES - EVEN
1. Lot 92 Peterson Sheep Co $1,300 Gordon Sammons, IL Reserve National Champion Ewe
2. Lot 82 Leland Thiesen & Sons $2,600 Moenter Homestead, OH
3. Lot 118 Geerts Family Columbias $2,600 Rylie Schmitt, MO
4. Lot 10 Woolstenhulme Columbias $1,900 Addison Businger, OH Best Fleece Ewe
5. Lot 40 Geneva Hills Farm $700 Rylie Schmitt, MO
6. Lot 90 Peterson Sheep Co $700 Matthew Priess, TX
7. Lot 98 NDSU HREC $500 Christensen Columbias, UT
8. Lot 48 Triple C Sheep Co $700 Kauffman Family Farm, IN
9. Lot 28 Jarvis Sheep Co $800 Diamond B Livestock, ND
10. Lot 146 Hendricks Sheep Farms $500 Kauffman Family Farm, IN
11. Lot 6 Cortney Copeland $400 Leland Thiesen & Sons, MN
12. Lot 2 Seifert Farms $400 Triple C Sheep, CO
13. Lot 68 Pitt Family Columbias $500 Walter Gerhart, TX
14. Lot 16 Hanna Sheep Co $700 Triple C Sheep, CO
Even Yearling Ewe 14 Hd - $14,300 - $1,021 Hd/Avg
PRODUCTION EWES
1. Lot 99 NDSU HREC
Champion Production Ewe
2. Lot 42 Geneva Hills Farm
Reserve Champion Production Ewe
$500 Blackman Columbias, MT
$400 Hattie Hendricks, KS
3. Lot 56 Frey Columbias No Sale
4. Lot 41 Geneva Hills Farm $400 Embree Livestock, SD
5. Lot 76 Roath Columbias $400 Embree Livestock, SD Production Ewe 4 Hd - $1,700 - $425 Hd/Avg
SENIOR EWE LAMBS
1. Lot 22 Charles & Louise Worm $1,600 Morgan Davis, IL
2. Lot 158 Danlee Jarvis
$500 Alyston Gull, UT
3. Lot 93 Peterson Sheep Co $500 Morgan Davis, IL
4. Lot 108 Mark Eagleson
$400 Maggie Jarvis, UT
5. Lot 49 Triple C Sheep Co $500 Hailee Luiz, CA
6. Lot 77 Roath Columbias
7. Lot 50 Triple C Sheep Co
8. Lot 4 James Jarvis
$750 Crockett Henkel, Conrad Henkel, Penelope Henkel, TX
$700 Hattie Hendricks, KS
$600 Calder Smith, CO
9. Lot 137 Hart Sheep Co LLC $800 Charles & Louise Worm, MN
Senior Ewe Lambs 9 Hd - $6,350 - $706 Hd/Avg
EARLY JUNIOR EWE LAMBS
1. Lot 83 Leland Thiesen & Sons $1,750 Addison Businger, OH
2. Lot 23 Charles & Louise Worm $900 James Davis, IL
3. Lot 57 Frey Columbias
$1,100 Jake Routledge, ND
4. Lot 7 Cortney Copeland $1,100 Rylie Schmitt, MO
5. Lot 94 Peterson Sheep Co $1,000 Matthew Priess, TX
6. Lot 36 Steinmetz Columbias $550 G Arrow Livestock, SD
7. Lot 149 Hendricks Sheep Farms $900 Ella Brown, ND
8. Lot 78 Roath Columbias $550 G Arrow Livestock, SD
9. Lot 138 Hart Sheep Co LLC $400 Danlee Jarvis, UT
10. Lot 44 Geneva Hills Farm $500 Hattie Hendricks, KS
11. Lot 51 Triple C Sheep Co $400 Tammy L. Luiz & Hailee Luiz, CA
12. Lot 139 Hart Sheep Co LLC $400 Ella Brown, ND
Early Junior Ewe Lambs 12 Hd - $9,550 - $796 Hd/Avg
LATE JUNIOR EWE LAMBS
1. Lot 85 Leland Thiesen & Sons $800 Cortney Copeland, OH
2. Lot 119 Geerts Family Columbias $1,000 Rylie Schmitt, MO
3. Lot 84 Leland Thiesen & Sons $800 Travaille Family Columbias, IA
4. Lot 114 Moenter Homestead $1,200 Macoy Thiesen, MN
5. Lot 150 Hendricks Sheep Farms $700 Paige Andersen, WA
6. Lot 100 NDSU HREC $900 Iron Water Ranch, OR
7. Lot 140 Hart Sheep Co LLC $500 Adam McCorkle, WY
8. Lot 111 Bredahl Columbias $500 Lobdell Livestock - Carrie Lobdell, SD
9. Lot 43 Geneva Hills Farm $900 Walter Gerhart, TX
10. Lot 141 Hart Sheep Co LLC $400 Blackman Columbias, MT
11. Lot 166 Geneva Hills Farm $400 Allie Hart, MT
Late Junior Ewe Lambs 11 Hd - $8,100 - $736 Hd/Avg
PAIR OF YEARLING EWES
1. Lot 29 Jarvis Sheep Co
$2,000 Frey Columbias, ND National Champion Pair of Ewes
2. Lot 69 Pitt Family Columbias $1,250 Steinmetz Columbias, SD Reserve National Champion Pair of Ewes
3. Lot 95 Peterson Sheep Co $1,000 Joseph Addario, NH
4. Lot 12 Woolstenhulme Columbias $950 Steinmetz Columbias, SD
5. Lot 101 NDSU HREC $1,000 Lanny Frampton, UT
6. Lot 18 Hanna Sheep Co $700 Triple C Sheep, CO
7. Lot 38 Steinmetz Columbias No Sale
Pair of Yearling Ewes 12 Hd - $13,800 - $1,150 Hd/Avg
PAIR OF SENIOR EWE LAMBS
1. Lot 79 Roath Columbias $800 Iron Water Ranch, OR
2. Lot 143 Hart Sheep Co LLC $500 Charles & Louise Worm, MN
Pair of Senior Ewe Lambs 4 Hd - $2,600 - $650 Hd/Avg
PAIR OF JUNIOR EWE LAMBS
1. Lot 96 Peterson Sheep Co $750 Kashtyn Bredahl & Byron Roberts, ND
2. Lot 164 Roath Columbias $600 Calder Smith & Triple C Sheep Co, CO
Pair of Junior Ewe Lambs 4 Hd - $2,700 - $675 Hd/Avg
NATURAL COLORED YEARLING RAMS
1. Lot 59 Frey Columbias $2,000 Moenter Homestead, OH Champion Natural Colored Ram
2. Lot 126 Pamp Columbias $500 Ryan & Lindsey Hendricks, KS Black Kettle NC Columbias
Natural Colored Yearling Rams 2 Hd - $2,500 - $1,250 Hd/Avg
CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM
Frey Columbias
1st Yearling Ram
Sold for $2,000 to Moenter Homestead, OH
RES. NATURAL COLORED RAM
Travaille Columbias
1st Junior Ram Lamb
Sold for $600 to Iron Water Ranch, OR
NATURAL COLORED SENIOR RAM LAMBS
1. Lot 60 Frey Columbias
$1,500 Raegen Routledge, ND
Natural Colored Senior Ram Lambs 1 Hd - $1,500 - $1,500 Hd/Avg
NATURAL COLORED JUNIOR RAM LAMBS
1. Lot 153 Travaille Columbias $600 Iron Water Ranch, OR Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ram
2. Lot 61 Frey Columbias
$1,200 Bredahl Columbias & Diamond B Livestock, ND
3. Lot 145 Hendricks Sheep Farms $500 Iron Water Ranch, OR
4. Lot 34 Steinmetz Columbias $400 Crockett Henkel, Conrad Henkel, Penelope Henkel, TX
5. Lot 117 Geerts Family Columbias $700 Allie Hart, MT
6. Lot 128 Pamp Columbias $400 Samuel Cooper, CA
Black Kettle NC Columbias
7. Lot 156 Triple C Sheep Co $500 Crockett Henkel, Conrad Henkel, Penelope Henkel, TX
Natural Colored Junior Ram Lambs 7 Hd - $4,300 - $614 Hd/Avg
NATURAL COLORED YEARLING EWES
1. Lot 129 Pamp Columbias $900 Triple C Sheep, CO
Black Kettle NC Columbias
Champion Natural Colored Ewe
2. Lot 130 Pamp Columbias $600 JK Acres, MN
Black Kettle NC Columbias
CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE
Pamp Columbias/Black Kettle NC Columbias
1st Yearling Ewe
Sold for $900 to Triple C Sheep Co, CO
RES. NATURAL COLORED EWE
Frey Columbias
1st Senior Ewe Lamb
Sold for $2,250 to Raegen Routledge, ND
3. Lot 160 Hendricks Sheep Company $400 Bredahl Columbias, ND
4. Lot 62 Frey Columbias $750 Haley Hoffman, PA
Natural Colored Yearling Ewes 4 Hd - $2,650 - $663 Hd/Avg
NATURAL COLORED SENIOR EWE LAMB
1. Lot 63 Frey Columbias
$2,250 Raegen Routledge, ND Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe
Natural Colored Senior Ewe Lamb 1 Hd - $2,250 - $2,250 Hd/Avg
NATURAL COLORED JUNIOR EWE LAMBS
1. Lot 154 Travaille Columbias $1,300 Moenter Homestead, OH
2. Lot 132 Pamp Columbias $400 G Arrow Livestock, SD
Black Kettle NC Columbias
3. Lot 52 Triple C Sheep Co $500 Sawyer Smith, CO
4. Lot 37 Steinmetz Columbias $400 G Arrow Livestock, SD
5. Lot 163 Frey Columbias $1,250 James Davis, IL
6. Lot 71 Hendricks Sheep Company $500 Tuff Hart, MT
7. Lot 157 Triple C Sheep Co $900 Alyston Gull, UT
8. Lot 131 Pamp Columbias $800 Sawyer Smith, CO
Black Kettle NC Columbias
9. Lot 152 William & Margaret $400 Crockett Henkel, Conrad Henkel, Rickabaugh Penelope Henkel, TX
Natural Colored Junior Ewe Lamb 9 Hd - $6,450 - $717 Hd/Avg
TOTAL SALE: 131 HD - $123,550 - $943.13 HD/AVG
PRODUCTION DATA - RAMS (WEIGHT PER DAY OF AGE)
PRODUCTION DATA - SCROTAL SIZE
YEARLING RAMS - SORTED BY SCROTAL SIZE (32 CM MINIMUM REQUIREMENT)
PRODUCTION RAMS
Lot Flock Number Scrotal size (cm)
104 Eagleson P-33 42
19 Worm 373 41
54 Frey 3-6 41
106 Schmitt P-35 40
75 Roath 3-75RR 39
33 Steinmetz 3121 34
YEARLING RAMS
Lot Flock Number Scrotal size (cm)
45 Chase G2275RR 45
8 Woolstenhulme 1047 45
87 Peterson 23205 43
122 Pamp 3033 43
14 Hanna B-1 42
53 Frey 22-2 42
25 Jarvis R479 42
120 Pamp 3005 42
102 Bauck 23-16 42
YEARLING RAMS (CONTINUED)
32 Steinmetz 3032 41
13 Hanna H-14 41
115 Diamond B 41 Livestock 23-07
80 Thiesen 2301 - AI 41
72 Roath 3-67QR 41
46 Chase P2328RR 41
121 Pamp 3006 41
24 Jarvis R466 40
123 Pamp 3037 39
39 Geneva Hills 8886RR 39
65 Pitt 3677 37
64 Pitt 3733 35
YEARLING RAMS NC
Lot Flock Number Scrotal size (cm)
59 Frey 3-46 45
151 Rickabaugh B3705 42
126 Black Kettle 40 39
PRODUCTION DATA - EWES
SORTED BY WEIGHT PER DAY OF AGE
PRODUCTION EWES
99 HREC 23-08
0.505 27.8 Micron, Grade 56, Ribeye Dia 3.20, Fat 2.00
56 Frey 22-19
0.365 76 Roath 3-88
0.353
2024 NATIONAL COLUMBIA WOOL SHOW
Will Griggs, Utah Wool Growers Manager evaluated the fleeces for the 2024 National Wool Show. Sifting through the ewe fleeces, he commented that he saw improved quality of fleeces than when he judged in the past.
In the ewe division, he selected 15.25 lb fleece from Triple C Columbias, Roberta and Ashlie Chase from Strasburg, Colorado as the top fleece. This is from their ewe, Chase G2214. He followed that up with a 17.25 lb fleece of Geneva Hills 7775RR exhibited by Geneva Hills Farm from Valley City, North Dakota.
Nine ram fleeces were entered. The top prize went to Raspberry Meadows Farm, Don and Lois Wissmann from Leasburg, Missouri with their ram, Geneva Hills 8877RR. This fleece weighed 19.75 lbs. Reserve Champion Fleece was shown by Geneva Hills Farm on Eagleson W64.
The Overall Champion fleece went to Raspberry Meadows with their ram fleece and Reserve Overall was the ewe fleece of Triple C Columbias.
In the Natural Colored show, Ashlie and Roberta Chase exhibited Grand and Reserve Champion Fleeces.
RAM FLEECE PLACINGS
1. Raspberry Meadows (Overall Champion)
2. Geneva Hills Farm
3. Triple C
4. Fred and Kay Eagleson
5. Triple C
6. Blackman Columbias
7. Blackman Columbias
8. Geneva Hills Farm
9. Courtney Copeland
EWE FLEECE PLACINGS
1. Triple C (Overall Reserve Champion)
2. Geneva Hills Farm
3. Courtney Copeland
4. Geneva Hills
5. Triple C
6. Triple C
7. Raspberry Meadows
8. Fred and Kay Eagleson
9. Triple C
10. Raspberry Meadows
11. Raspberry Meadows
12. Jeanie Blackman
13. Raspberry Meadows
14. Geneva Hills Farm
15. Geneva Hills Farm
16. Triple C
17. Blackman Columbias
NATURAL COLORED FLEECE PLACINGS
1. Triple C
2. Triple C
3. Triple C
BANQUET AUCTION RESULTS
Item Donated by
"Best in the Barn" Throw Geneva Hills Farm
100% Columbia Wool Afghan Geneva Hills Farm
100% Columbia Wool Afghan Geneva Hills Farm
100% Columbia Wool Handmade Pillow Carol Falk
2 Sheep Skin Pillows Rylie Schmitt
2011 Original Print from 2011 NSS Geneva Hills Farm
Antique Sheep Shearers Steinmetz Columbias
Black Hills Gold Necklace Peterson Sheep Co
Blanton's Bourbon Brandt Columbias
Christmas In June Tee-Gift Cards
Steve & Kim Hampson
Christmas Stocking Hand Knitted Raspberry Meadows Farm
Columbia Sheep Photo Cathi Jarvis
Frey Ranch Whiskey Lynn Frey
Fun Time Basket Jarvis Family
Gun Sling with wool backing Jarvis Sheep Co
Insulated Cup Brandt Columbias
Kids Belt Jarvis Sheep CO
Local Favorite Basket Jarvis Sheep Co
Pillow Cases Jr Assn
Rapid City Leather Chair made by Cathi Jarvis
Steve & Joy Kitzen
Sheep Pictures & Note Pads Don Woolstenhulme
Sheep Planter Geneva Hills Farm
Sponsor Banner Jr Assn
Sponsor Banner Jr Assn
Sponsor Banner Jr Assn
Tray of Utah Based Products Pitt Family
Utah Gift Package Lee & Joan Jarvis
Windmill Pitt Family
Yard Decor
Hanna Sheep Co
Amount Purchased By
$400.00 Hendricks Family
$60.00 Jarvis Sheep Co
$100.00 Bredahl Family
$150.00 Cortney Copeland
$200.00 Holly Courtney
$75.00 Kyle Roath
$50.00 Henkel Family
$150.00 Mark Eagleson
$100.00 Bredahl Family
$175.00 Troxel Columbias
$50.00 Henkel Family
$75.00 Bredahl Family
$275.00 Jarvis Sheep Co
$200.00 Geerts/Davis Family
$225.00 Darann Smith
$30.00 Geerts/Davis Family
$80.00 Hendricks Family
$300.00 Don & Kathy Woolstenhulme
$100.00 Steve & Kim Hampson
$775.00 Peterson Sheep Co
$100.00 Cathi Jarvis
$75.00 Peterson Sheep Co
$100.00 Geerts/Davis Family
$125.00 Hart Family
$50.00 Jarvis Sheep Co
$25.00 Jarvis Sheep Co
$75.00 Luiz Family
$125.00 Lee & Joan Jarvis
$150.00 James Jarvis
SILENT AUCTION RESULTS
Item Donated by
2 Mugs
Grace Hayes
2 Wool Sheep Halters Carol Falk
31 Wool Bag Geneva Hills Farm
75th Columbia Youth Sweatshirt
75th Columbia Youth Sweatshirt
America Truck
Bredahl Columbias & Ella Brown
Bredahl Columbias & Ella Brown
Lee & Joan Jarvis
Blanket Pitt Family
Blanketed Ewe Steinmetz Columbias
Candle Grace Hayes
Chain Necklace - Silver Alyston Gull
Charm Necklace - Gold Alyston Gull
Christmas Ornament Moenter Homestead
Christmas Ornament Moenter Homestead
Columbia Hat - Black CSBA
Columbia Hat - Pink CSBA
Columbia Hat - Pink CSBA
Columbia Mug Moenter Homestead
Columbia Yarn Geneva Hills
Columbia Yarn Geneva Hills Farm
Cookie Jar
Cowboys Cat
Geneva Hills Farm
Bredahl Columbias
CSBA Hat CSBA
CSBA Hat - Red CSBA
Dipping BBQ Sauces Copeland Family
Free Standing Sheep Picture Raspberry Meadows Farm
Granite/Slate Plaque Carol Falk
Grumpy Party Pooper Moenter Homestead
Jarvis Sheep Co Hat
Jarvis Sheep Co Hat
Jake & Jackie Jarvis
Jake & Jackie Jarvis
Knick Knacks Pitt Family
Leather Pony Tail Barrette Cathi Jarvis
Milk Soap
Tammy Luiz
Amount Purchased By
$1.00 Bredahl Family
$12.00 Kevin Kregger
$40.00 Pamp Columbias
$3.00 Courtney Bauck
$7.00 Courtney Bauck
$1.00 Bredahl Family
$20.00 Lukas Arkell
$40.00 Ronni Sorenson
$4.00 Courtney Bauck
$20.00 Danlee Jarvis
$32.00 Jackie Jarvis
$8.00 Darann Smith
$8.00 Bredahl Family
$10.00 Kyle Roath
$12.00 Stacia Olsen
$12.00 Kyle Roath
$9.00 Jake Jarvis
$8.00 Ronni Sorenson
$11.00 Brittney Henkel
$25.00 Pamp Columbias
$7.00 Daxen Christensen
$24.00 Conrad Henkel
$35.00 Byron Roberts
$15.00 Tuff Hart
$6.00 Courtney Bauck
$42.00 Jake Jarvis
$12.00 Lukas Arkell
$15.00 Conrad Fagen
$20.00 Conrad Fagen
$2.03 Maggie Jarvis
$16.00 Conrad Fagen
$15.00 Jackie Jarvis
Item
Milk Soap Tammy Luiz
Mouse Pad Geneva Hills Farm
Mouse Pad CSBA
Mouse Pad CSBA
Mouse Pad CSBA
Mouse Pad ND Columbia Breeders
Pails Jr Assn
PJ's Size 2
PJ's Size 4
Moenter Homestead
Moenter Homestead
Playing Sheep Ella Brown
Salsa/Sauces Copelands
Sheep Pitt Family
Sheep Container & Key chain Pitt Family
Sheep Magnets Pitt Family
Slate Sheep Plaque Carol Falk
$21.00 Bredahl Family
$5.00 Lindsay Dansie
$7.00 Marie Baumer
$10.00 Kyle Roath
$10.00 Jake Jarvis
$15.00 Brady Dansie
$1.00 Peterson Sheep Co
$22.00 Marie Baumer
$20.00 Hendricks Family
$25.00 Conrad Fagen
$21.00 Courtney Bauck
$5.00 Paige Roath
$7.00 Allie Hart
$9.00 Logan Olsen
$40.00 Jackie Jarvis
Spoon Holder Steinmetz Columbia $25.00 Conrad Fagen
Stuff/Bucket Peterson Sheep Co
Stuffed Animal Pitt Family
Stuffed Lamb Moenter Homestead
Stuffed Sheep Pitt Family
Superman Hat Bredahl Columbias
Wool Inserts Geneva Hills
$20.00 Conrad Fagen
$3.00 Courtney Bauck
$6.00 Lyla Olsen
$10.00 Darann Smith
$2.00 Courtney Bauck
$3.00 Courtney Bauck
CSBA Member of the SARA HILDEBRANDT Year
Sara Hildebrandt from Plainfield, Wisconsin was presented with the Member of the Year Award at the 2024 National Show & Sale. Sara is pictured on the right with her daughter Courtney and her parents, Dave and Mary Troxel.
Sara (Troxel) Hildebrandt was born into the Columbia sheep business. As a part of Troxel Columbias, Sara grew up in the CSBA. She has traveled the country and met countless sheep breeders who share her passion for sheep, especially Columbias.
Sara has exhibited high-quality Columbia sheep her entire life: first as a 4-H and FFA member, later as an open class exhibitor at countless fairs, and then as a consignor to the NSS. Her show ring winnings are many, but two of the most memorable are the 2015 Reserve Champion Ram and the 2021 NSS Champion Ewe.
While Sara’s show ring ribbons are many, her contributions beyond the show ring are far greater. Sara was the first president of the upstart Jr. Columbia Association in 1997. She was the CSBA Ambassador the same year. Sara served as a CSBA Board member from 2014 to 2024. As the chair, she focused on financial stability and board transparency. She was the board chair in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Her creativity led to the annual online CSBA Membership Drive. She has handled the NSS Silent Auction for many years. She has assisted the Juniors with the Ewe Lamb Raffle. She is also one of the editors of the CSBA Facebook and Instagram pages.
Congratulations and thank you, Sara, for your commitment to shaping the CSBA.
2021 National Champion Ewe
NSS SPONSORS
Bank Forward, ND
Brandt Columbias
Ruth Braet Family
Janelle Cornett
Dakota Fiber Mill, ND
First Community Credit Union, ND
Fred & Kay Eagleson
High Rocky Farms, CO (In Memory of Chris Lachman)
Jarvis Sheep Company
LM Livestock Services (Lisa Surber)
ND Columbia Sheep Breeders
ND Handspinners Assn.
ND Livestock Alliance
Pitt Family Columbias
Redd Summitt
Roath Columbias
Roswell Wool, NM
Seifert Farms
Sydell
The Feed Mill, MN
Timbercreek Columbias, OR
Woolstenhulme Columbias
Charles & Louise Worm
STARTER FLOCK
David Brown
Zane Van Horsen
Brendan Murphy
Thank You
TO ALL OF THOSE THAT MAKE THE NATIONAL SHOW & SALE A SUCCESS!
BOOSTER CLUB
Lynn Frey
Jarvis Sheep Company
Peterson Sheep Company
Troxel Columbias
Charles Worm
Louise Worm
JUDGES
Will Griggs
Alvin McNeil
Jake Reister
LOGO DESIGN
Zane Van Horsen
CORNHOLE TOURNEY
Mike Moenter
Kenneth Thiesen
JUNIOR RAFFLE LAMB
Hart Sheep Company LLC.
JR SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS
Braet & Kloostra Families
Chris Lachman Memorial
Manda Davis
Mark Eagleson
Frey Columbias
Walter Gerhart
Hailee Hart
Hanna Sheep Co.
Tom Hendricks
THANK YOU OFFICE/ SHOW RING/SALE
Wayne Busch
Alyssa Baumer
Doelene Pitt
Steve Hampson
Sara Hildebrandt
Matt Jarvis
Sandra Jarvis
Jake Jarvis & Family
Chuck Jarvis & Family
Alyse Jarvis Freeland & Family
Katherine Kuykendall
Nina Steinmetz
Danny Westlake
Charlie Worm
Louise Worm
Jarvis Sheep Co.
K & K Creative
K & S Columbias
Moenter Homestead
Peterson Sheep Co
Pitt Family Columbias
Sherrick Family
Betty Seelye
Seifert Columbias
Stackhouse Ranch
Leland Thiesen & Sons
Travaille Columbias
Triple C Columbias
Troxel Columbias
Woolstenhulme Columbias
Charles Worm
Louise Worm
SPANISH FORK SPONSORS
Western Ag Credit - $300
Utah Ram Sale - $300
Utah Wool Marketing Assn. - $500
Mount West - $500
Intermountain Farmers Assn.
Wood Chips (First Bedding)
2024 NATIONAL SHOW & SALE BANQUET
2024-25 CSBA Ambassador
Awards Not Pictured:
Reserve
Ewe
Reserve
Hailee Luiz
Yogi Braet Memorial Reserve Champion Ram Award: Pitt Family Columbias; Sponsored by the Braet Family, IA
Gene Bredahl Memorial Champion Production Ram Award: Roath Columbias; Sponsored by Janelle Bredahl Cornet
Reserve Champion Production Ram Award: Frey Columbias
Reserve Champion Production Ewe Award: Geneva Hills Farm
Champion Production Ewe Award: NDSU HREC; Sponsored by North Dakota Livestock Alliance
Richard Gerber Champion Ewe Award: Don Woolstenhulme; Sponsored by Brandt Columbias, CA
Craig Pitt Memorial Best Ram Fleece (Live) Award: Jarvis Sheep Co.; Sponsored by Pitt Family Columbias, UT
Best Ewe Fleece (Live) Award: Don Woolstenhulme; Sponsored by Fred & Kay Eagleson, ND
Champion
Fleece Award: Geneva Hills Farm; Sponsored by Timber Creek Columbias, OR
Champion Natural Colored Ram Award: Travaille Columbias; Sponsored by Bank Forward, ND
Mark Bradford Memorial Champion Ram Award: Jarvis Sheep Company; Sponsored by Brandt Columbias, CA
Reserve Champion Ewe Award: Peterson Sheep Company Sponsored by Jarvis Sheep Company
2024 NATIONAL SHOW & SALE BANQUET
James Marshall Sr. Memorial Grand Champion Pair of Ewes Award: Jarvis Sheep Company;
by Seifert Farms, OH
Consignor’s
Sponsored
Champion Natural Colored Ewe Award: Black Kettle NC Columbias; Sponsored by First Community Credit Union, ND
Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe Award: Frey Columbias; Sponsored by First Community Credit Union, ND
Choice Award: Jarvis Sheep Company; Sponsored by The Feed Mill, MN
Best Consignment Award: Peterson Sheep Company; Sponsored by Sydell, SD
CSBA Member of the Year: Sara Hildebrandt; Sponsored by Charles & Louise Worm, MN
Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Ewes Award: Pitt Family Columbias; Sponsored by Roath Columbias, UT
Champion Natural Colored Ram Award: Frey Columbias; Sponsored by Bank Forward, ND
Grand Ch. Fleece Award (Ch. Ram Fleece): Raspberry Meadows Farm; Sponsored by ND Handspinners Assn. & Roswell Wool, NM
Reserve Grand Ch. Fleece Award (Ch. Ewe Fleece): Triple C Sheep Co.; Sponsored by LM Livestock Services, Lisa Surber, SD & Roswell Wool, NM
Champion & Reserve Natural Colored Fleeces: Triple C Sheep Co.; Sponsored by Dakota Fiber Mill, ND
Reserve Ram Fleece & Reserve Ewe Fleece: Geneva Hills Farm; Sponsored by North Dakota Columbia Sheep Breeders, ND
The Silver Bell acknowledges an individual as a valued Columbia Sheep Breeders Association member. Sponsored in 2024 by Woolstenhulme Columbias and Jarvis Sheep Company, the Silver Bell Award represents their “body of work” as a producer of Columbia sheep and for their positive contributions to the CSBA. In 2024, three CSBA members were recognized. Their names are synonymous with the Columbia breed and CSBA; Lynn Frey and Doug and Lindi Peterson.
The contributions of Doug, Lindi, and Lynn are extensive and selfless and have provided a positive impact on the CSBA and Junior Association.
• Consignor to the National Show and Sale -- for decades!
• Are known for genetics that have built the Columbia breed
• Have hosted a National Show and Sale
• Have served as a CSBA Board member and officer
• CSBA Booster Club member
• NSS award sponsor
• Jr. Association award and financial sponsor
• Donated a raffle lamb for the Junior fundraiser.
• Regularly support the Speaking of Columbias magazine with advertising.
• Always a willing and able volunteer!!!
Doug and Lindi were featured in the 2023 Breeders Directory of the SOC as the Breeder Spotlight. Their article can be found on the CSBA website at columbiasheep.org. Lynn will be featured in a Breeder Spotlight in our next magazine. Both articles describe their impressive history in the Columbia breed.
Congratulations to the Petersons and Lynn! The CSBA sincerely appreciates your commitment to the Association.
COLUMBIA STARTER FLOCK
COLUMBIAS SPREAD ACROSS THE US WITH 2024 STARTER FLOCK RECIPIENT
The CSBA Starter Flocks have been awarded to new members from the West Coast to the Midwest to the Deep South--this year’s recipient hails from the speedways of Talladega, Alabama. Will Jordan learned of our starter flock program through the weekly American Sheep Industry newsletter. He was interested in Columbias. Will spoke with last year’s winner, Sam Gullion, about the program and raising Columbias. Will was impressed with Columbias for their maternal nature, gentleness, fertility, and quality. Will is no stranger to livestock. He and his family have a small cattle operation. He has experience with exhibiting and judging crossbred market lambs. The operation now includes sheep.
Will received a ewe lamb from our first-year Starter Flock Recipient, Zane Van Horsen, a 3-year-old ewe from Geneva Hills Farm, and another Starter Flock winner, Brendan Murphy donated an ewe. Will utilized his $500 voucher to purchase a January Ram Lamb from Peterson Sheep Company, Doug and Lindi Peterson of Lemmon, South Dakota. Special thank you to Mark Eagleson for transporting the new flock to Sedalia so Will could get his new flock home to Alabama. We are indebted to our generous CSBA members for their commitment to making this program successful.
The program has three applicants for the 2025 Starter Flock Program already! We always appreciate CSBA support and donations of Columbia ewes to the program. If you are willing to donate a ewe lamb or ewe, please reach out to Charlie at charliew@extendag.com or David Brown at genevahillsfarm@gmail.com.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Wednesday evening took the stage for the annual NSS Cornhole Tourney. 21 teams participated. Mike Moenter and Stephen Thiesen made up the winning team. The team entry fees totaled $210.00 - that money was put into a random draw for the Juniors who participated in NSS events. Three lucky kids each received a $70 check that was to be used at the NSS auction - Allie Hart, Jamen Christensen, and James Davis.
David Brown presents Will Jordan with the 2024 Starter Flock
Lee and Joan are pictured with their children at the 2024 National Columbia Show & Sale banquet. Acknowledgment to Holly Courtney’s presentation at the 2024 NSS Awards Banquet for providing this information.
The “Golden Bell” award originated in 2006 to recognize the life commitment of Dick and Phyllis Gerber. Dick and Phyllis received the first Golden Bell upon their retirement as the 40-year Executive Secretary of the CSBA. The Spanish Fork National Show and Sale allowed the CSBA to present a second Golden Bell to Lee and Joan Jarvis from Spanish Fork.
Lee purchased three Suffolk ewes for $25 each as an FFA project. Lee’s dream was to own a sheep ranch one day. When Lee was a high school senior, he had consigned the top-selling pen of rams at the Utah Ram Sale. Eventually, Lee’s FFA project grew to 600 Columbia and Suffolk ewes. Today, Jarvis Sheep Company is a nationally recognized and respected flock.
Lee and Joan met at a rodeo where she was the Rodeo Queen. From then on, the dream belonged to both. Lee worked at a local pipe plant for several years. Joan worked at a drug store and later at an animal clinic. Their off-farm employment made it possible to finance the dream and raise six kids. Over time, Lee and Joan acquired 300 acres of irrigated farmland in the Spanish Fork area and a 1500-acre ranch in Soda Springs, Idaho.
The ranch was always, and still is, a family affair. The Jarvis kids helped with every aspect of the operation from hauling hay to trimming bucks for the sales across the western United States. Lee and Joan supported their kids in all their activities and supplied them with animals, both lambs and steers, for every stock show in the state. Their daughter, Sherri, served as the Columbia Queen. Son Matt chose to become a part of the ranch. Today, all the Jarvis children and most of their grandchildren are involved with agriculture.
Jarvis Sheep Company has earned the trust of sheep ranchers throughout the western states. They sell a sizable percentage of their rams over the phone, sight unseen, until delivered. They are selling rams to the fifth generation of one of their longtime customers. Jarvis Sheep Company has earned countless Columbia and Suffolk awards over the years. Lee and Joan have always taken pride in their work and work to do things properly. Thus, they have established a long resume of champions at the Columbia NSS. In 2024 they consigned the National Champion Ram and National Champion Pair of Ewes.
Lee and Matt have always worked as partners. In 1998, Lee turned most of the daily responsibilities and finances to Matt and Sandra. However, Lee and Joan have remained very much involved in the Jarvis Sheep Company—evident during the NSS tour.
Lee has served on countless committees, or as he says, “Too many to remember.” He was the President of the Columbia Association in 1978 and 1979 and was President of the Utah Wool Growers and Utah Purebred Breeders. He was active in the American Sheep Industry and a regular attendee at the ASI annual convention. The CSBA named Lee and Joan as the CSBA “Shepherds of the Year” in 1985 and awarded the “Silver Bell” in 1996. In 2013, the Suffolk Hall of Fame included Lee and Joan in their inaugural class.
The CSBA is more than appreciative of the contributions of Lee and Joan to the CSBA over their decades of CSBA membership. Congratulations Lee and Joan for all you have done to advance Columbia sheep and support the CSBA!
RAFFLE LAMB WINNER
SweetHART is in the very capable hands of her new owner, Emma Jae Rose! Her mom, Hailey Rose is a recent CSBA Starter Flock recipient from California.
Hailey says, “To say Emma Jae is excited about the beautiful ewe she won in the (junior) raffle, from Columbia Sheep Breeders, is an understatement!!! She has been wanting to have ‘her own flock’ and she is thrilled to have SweetHART join Sprinkles, Cupcake, Muffin, and Sweetie Pie!”
SweetHART made it home with the help of Tammy Zediker Luiz and Samuel Cooper. SweetHART was donated by Hart Sheep Company, LLC, Great Falls, Montana. The raffle lamb is the Junior Association’s key fundraiser. Thank you Brian and Hailee Hart and family. SweetHART’s name came to be with a CSBA Facebook contest. Facebook fans voted for their favorite name suggested by Facebook and Instagram Columbia fans.
Good luck and have lots of fun with your new friend, Emma Jae!
Hosted by Matt and Sandra Jarvis the Spanish Fork National Show and Sale was uniquely special. Matt and Sandra along with their family—Jake and Jackie, Chuck and Carli, and Alyse and Jake—treated our Columbia family to a wonderful week in this scenic part of the country.
A highlight of NSS week was a tour of Jarvis Ranch led by Matt, Sandra, and Lee on Wednesday afternoon. A sizable crowd caravaned to three sites where the group saw the iconic Jarvis Columbia and Suffolk flocks and learned more about the six generations of the Jarvis family of ranchers.
The heart of the ranch is only a short distance from Spanish Fork where Lee and Joan’s home and Cathy’s homes are located. The view is stunning, yet the location is an enigma as the ranch (and surrounding ranches) are encapsulated as a part of the growing suburbs.
The home farm was the first tour stop. It has the core facilities for lambing, pasturing ewes with young lambs, and growing out the Columbia and Suffolk range rams. The pasture and farmland are extremely flat. Spanish Fork is located south of Salt Lake City and at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in the southeast. The area is semi-arid and receives limited rain. Irrigation water is
sourced from a local reservoir and delivered with a gutter-gate system evident throughout the region. There is, typically, a three-day window where water is monitored and delivered to the Jarvis fields. Keen oversight is required to flood the fields. Matt was quick to explain that irrigation is not his favorite chore.
Lambing occurs within a few short weeks in late spring. Management is intense and sleep comes at a premium during lambing season. About 500 Columbia and Suffolk ewes pass through the lambing jugs. Ewes and lambs are grouped in lean-to sheds after lambing and then moved to a pasture setting. In spring the ewe-lamb groups are pastured at the home farm and south of Spanish Fork (tour stop 3.) Later in spring, the pairs are transported to the Soda Springs, Idaho ranch for the summer. Daughter, Alyse, and her husband, Jake, just finished fencing and prepping the Idaho ranch the week before the NSS. Transporting the ewes and lambs to Idaho was a top priority after the national.
A major aspect of the Jarvis Sheep Company is raising high-quality Columbia and Suffolk range rams. Jarvis’ reputation for providing reliable range rams is unrivaled. Lee and Matt have worked with some clients for 50 years. During the tour, the range rams were on full feed. Matt had just delivered a group of Suffolk rams to Arizona shortly before the NSS. The tour group marveled at the excellence and uniformity of both breeds.
Tour stop 2 was at Matt and Sandra’s home. This is a primary location for storing hay and housing sheep off-pasture sheep. Here the group learned more about the Columbia sheep ranches, Mark Bradford for example, that were once a part of the Spanish Fork landscape. It was, also, the first time many learned of the Jarvis “brand” which is a trademark at the Utah Ram Sale, to ram buyers, and the local area.
Stop 3 was a short drive south of Spanish Fork. This location is called the Lavender Field and for good reason. This is home to an international producer of essential oils where lavender is being raised. The sheep graze between the lavender rows as the lavender plants grow and before the blooms are harvested. An electric fence surrounded the field occupied by Columbia and Suffolk ewes with lambs. Uniquely, Matt pointed out that the two breeds will separate by breed in a large field setting like this. The fragrance of lavender was evident.
Today, Matt and Sandra’s family continue to be involved in all aspects of the Jarvis Sheep Company. Jake and Jackie, Chuck and Carli, and Alyse and Jake and their families live in the Payson or Spanish Fork area. The grandkids are involved with the sheep and rodeo— keeping with the Jarvis tradition.
Front: Sandra, Joan, Lee, and Matt Jarvis Back: Jackie and Jake Jarvis, Jake and Alyse Freeland, and Chuck Jarvis
The future is in good hands at the Jarvis Sheep Company!
Anne and Tom Key established the Montana Aerie Sheep Ranch in 1994. Anne was passionate about her work with sheep and the wool industry. She enjoyed sharing her knowledge with the public, especially with youth. Montana Aerie consigned many Columbia National Champion Rams and Ewes. Anne and Tom were jointly named CSBA Sheep Persons of the Year in 2009.
Anne is remembered for her kind, compassionate, friendly personality. She was always willing to lend a hand and was especially involved with young sheep producers. Anne passed away in the spring of 2012 after a long battle with cancer. This memorial was created to honor her ever present, supportive nature in the sheep industry. Each year, a junior member is chosen to represent the same kind of ideals emulated by Anne Key. Courtney Bauck was selected as the 2024 Anne Key Leadership Award winner.
Courtney loves to show sheep. Her tenacity was obvious while showing a rambunctious yearling ram for a younger member in the Junior NSS Show. Courtney had a terrific Junior Show by exhibiting the first place senior ewe lamb named the Reserve Senior Champion in the Junior Show. She was also named the Champion Senior Showperson, and part of the winning pair in the Team Showmanship competition.
Courtney is a busy teen. She is on the varsity volleyball team and varsity basketball team. She is in the National Honor Society. She is an FFA Officer, active in the Band, and part of the school’s Color Guard and Math League. She enjoys being a teacher’s assistant and kindergarten roundup teacher’s assistant. Her favorite class is Fitness. Courtney works at ‘K to Z Detailing’ and babysits on her “days off”. When she isn’t working, she enjoys sitting on the back patio with her family and playing with her dogs. Courtney will be a senior at Tri-County High School.
Congratulations Courtney!
Courtney Bauck is presented the Anne Key award by Cortney Copeland, President of the Junior Association
JUNIOR PARTICIPANTS FROM THE 2024 NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW
Back Row: Alyston Gull, Cortney Copeland, Conrad Henkel, Crockett Henkel, Lukas Arkell, Macoy Thiesen, Jackson Thiesen, Danlee Jarvis, Allie Hart, Morgan Davis, Courtney Bauck, Addison Businger, Grace Hayes, Hailee Luiz, Adam McCorkle
Middle Row: Byron Roberts, Ivan Hart, James Davis, Makenna Modlin, Rylie Schmitt, Sidney Lantzy, Kashtyn Bredahl
Front Row: Gracie Stice, Rhilyn Courtney, Kristyn Jones, Penelope Henkel, Maggie Jarvis, Jamen Christenson, Tuff Hart, Hattie Hendricks, Carrie Lobdell, Ella Brown
MEET YOUR NEW CSBA AMBASSADOR!
Home state: California
What grade are you in? I will be a sophomore this fall.
What are your favorite subjects?
Math and English. I am taking classes at my local community college because I aim to graduate from high school with a AA degree.
What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy reading, writing, and listening to music.
What extracurriculars do you participate in?
I participate in volleyball, FFA, 4-H, and track. I am part of my county 4-H Vet Science team. In FFA, I am on the livestock judging and public speaking teams. Last fall, I entered the California Make It With Wool Contest and got to go to the national contest during the American Sheep Industry convention in Denver.
How did you get started showing Columbia sheep?
I got my own Columbia ewes when I was only three years old. I started showing with my mom, then 4-H and FFA. I pick my show sheep from my small flock which I try to improve each year. I have five brood ewes, two yearling ewes, five ewe lambs, and two ram lambs. I bought ewes at the 2019 and 2022 NSS to help improve my flock.
What is your favorite part of raising Columbia sheep?
I love their personalities and mothering ability. I love talking about my wool breed of sheep at shows. Normally, I am the only wool breed exhibitor at a show.
What has been your most memorable sheep moment?
At my first National Columbia Show in 2014, I went with my whole family, and I loved being introduced to all the Junior activities.
What is the best part of belonging to the Junior Columbia Association? Getting to meet other like-minded kids who love sheep as much as I do.
Name the favorite sheep you have raised and why:
Opal by far! I got Opal as a bottle baby when I was three and one-half years old. She went everywhere with me including my first NSS in 2014.
What is something surprising about you that people may not know?
I show market lambs, meat goats, dairy goats, and dairy cattle. Once I took 17 animals to the fair and helped with my mom’s 12 show sheep. I wrestled on my school’s wrestling team.
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED TO ZANE NEWLAND
The Junior Association presents a $500 scholarship annually at the NSS Awards banquet. Junior members who plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college or vocational/technical school and are a high school senior or graduate are eligible.
The 2024 recipient is Zane Newland from Harrod, OH. Zane is 18 years old and is a recent graduate of Allen East High School. His parents are Jen Shaeffer and his stepfather, Steve Etzler.
Zane started his Columbia flock in 2021 and has built it from the ground up. He says, “My family has been supportive of my love for sheep and allowed me to grow my flock. We have even built a new barn this year to help me grow my flock.” Zane is a hands-on shepherd. He is responsible for the daily chores, handles vaccinations, assists during lambing, works with his family regarding genetic additions to his flock, and maintains records.
Zane says the Junior Columbia Association has introduced him to people and activities that he never knew of. Most importantly, he knows he will not always place first, but “getting out there and just trying new things is half the battle!”
Zane is a busy teen. He is a member of the FFA and 4-H, serving as an officer in each. He was a member of the varsity soccer team, which earned him All-Conference Honorable Mention for two years, and he was the team captain. He also participated in wrestling, basketball, and baseball. Among his volunteer activities, Zane was an office helper at his elementary and high schools. He volunteered time to the West Ohio Food Bank distribution project.
Zane is appreciative of his scholarship, which he will use at Kentucky Christian University, where he plans to major in Agriculture Education or History.
MIDWEST STUD RAM SALE - 2024 RESULTS
JUNE 12-15, 2024 • SEDALIA, MISSOURI • JUDGE: STEVE KRUSE
GRAND CHAMPION RAM
Peterson Sheep Company
Sold for $750 to Sloan Acres, KS
GRAND CHAMPION EWE
Dew Drop Farms
Sold for $900 to Nash Arthur, IN
The Champion Ram was shown by Peterson Columbias from Lemmon, SD. The Reserve Champion came from Mark Eagleson from Butler, MO. The Champion Ewe was shown by Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, MN. The Reserve was exhibited by Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO.
TIMBER COULEE CERTIFIES RAM 1846
Timber Coulee (Luanne Wallewein) certified two Columbia rams in the 2023-24 Hettinger Research Extension Center Ram Test. Ram 1846 is pictured. This photo was not available for printing in the 2024 Vol I of the Speaking of Columbias magazine. The full details of all the 2023-2024 ram test results were printed on page 53 of the Sale Catalog. Congratulations to Luanne Wallewein for certifying both rams.
SHARE YOUR RECIPES!
The CSBA is embarking on a new project—that of a cookbook! Conrad Fagan is one of our newer members who is heading up this fun venture for the Ohio NSS. The cookbook will be ready by next June in Findlay, Ohio.
Submit your recipes by the end of 2024 by email or mail, conradfagan@gmail.com or 7551 N Cool Rd, Columbus Grove, OH 45830. What a great way to share something special with our Columbia friends and family!
All recipes will be identified with your name. If you like, include a line or two about why your recipe is a favorite. Include a title and category for your recipe. These are the likely recipes sections:
• LAMB is the “star”
• LAMB on the Grill or Barbeque
• Show Season Food (recipes that are convenient for a fair or show)
• Easy Meals/Crockpot
• Soups and Salads
• Desserts/Cookies/Bars/Pies
• Appetizers
• Beverages
JULY 4-7, 2024 • EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN • JUDGE: JULIA CHUTE
GRAND CHAMPION RAM
Jackson Thiesen (Thiesen 2405) 1st January Ram Lamb
FALL RAM LAMBS
1. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2339 Reserve Champion Ram
JANUARY RAM LAMBS
1. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2405 Grand Champion Ram
2. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 549
FEBRUARY & LATER RAM LAMBS
1. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 553
2. Addison Businger Businger 61
PAIR OF RAM LAMBS
1. Cortney Copeland
YEARLING EWES
1. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2259 Grand Champion Ewe
2. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2322 Reserve Champion Ewe
3. Cortney Copeland Woolstenhulme 1048
4. James Davis Davis 2867
5. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 520
GRAND CHAMPION EWE
Jackson Thiesen (Thiesen 2259) 1st Yearling Ewe
6. Nash Arthur Bauck 23-39
7. Addison Businger Businger 60
8. Addison Businger Businger 59
PAIR OF YEARLING EWES
1. Cortney Copeland
2. Addison Businger
FALL EWE LAMBS
1. Cortney Copeland C Copeland 519
2. Addison Businger Bauck 23-70
3. Morgan Davis Peterson 23292
4. Morgan Davis Worm 431
JANUARY EWE LAMBS
1. Addison Businger Thiesen 2406
2. Nash Arthur Arthur 4411
3. Cortney Copeland Brandt 4461
4. Jackson Thiesen Brandt 4462
5. Morgan Davis Geerts 2937
6. James Davis Worm 451
7. Morgan Davis Davis 2939
FEBRUARY & LATER EWE LAMBS
1. Nash Arthur Bauck 24-48
2. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2433
3. Cortney Copeland Thiesen 2422
4. Addison Businger Businger 63
PAIR OF EWE LAMBS
1. Cortney Copeland
2. Morgan Davis
3. Addison Businger
YOUNG FLOCK
1. Cortney Copeland
BEST 4 HEAD OF EWES
1. Cortney Copeland
2. Addison Businger
3. Morgan Davis
BEST FLEECE
1. James Davis
NAILE INFORMATION
NAILE ENTRIES CLOSE OCTOBER 8, 2024
• Junior Breeding Sheep Entry Fee$20/head
• Junior Breeding and Market Showmanship Entry Fee $10/person, advance entry required
• Open Show Entry Fee - $25/head
• Late entry accepted - fee is $100/ head or entry
NAILE COLUMBIA SCHEDULE
• Junior Columbia Show Saturday, November 16 Ring B, 8 am EST.
• Open Columbia Show Sunday, November 17
7 pm EST, Ring B
Nash Arthur, Greenfield, IN
James Davis, Hinckley, IL
Addison Businger, Bluffton, OH
Morgan Davis, Hinckley, IL
Cortney Copeland, Lewistown, OH
Jackson Thiesen, Alden, IA
