Speaking of Columbias - Winter 2022/23 - Breeders Directory

ON THE COVER:

This photo was Dick Gerber’s favorite depiction of Columbia sheep. For that reason, he used it on the cover of his history book. We are doing a little more research to find out when and where the photo was taken and whose flock. If you recall, please let Charlie know.

NATIONAL SHOW & SALE

It’s the end of another great year. Thanks to all members for your continued support. This SOC is special because it recognized the long, long history of Dick Gerber and the CSBA.

One question I have received in the past few years is, “How is the Columbia Association helping me sell my sheep?” The question I want to pose to you is, “How are you marketing your sheep? What market are you trying to reach? How are you reaching that market?” There are multiple markets. The three main markets I see are wool, show, and commercial. All three of these need to be approached differently depending on where you live and where/how you market these products.

Only you can answer these questions. Do you advertise in magazines or flyers, on social media like Facebook or Instagram? Do you advertise in the Speaking of Columbias? Did you know when people reach out and want more information about us, we send out multiple copies of past SOC’s? Did you know the promotion committee is always looking to post information about the good news you have to share about your sheep? We have found out that our Facebook gets more likes when we have pictures. Let’s get pictures of your sheep on our Facebook and on our website. To get an ad on our website all you need to do is reach out to our promotional committee. You can email your photos and ad to Charliew@extendedag.com. Before our National Sale the promotion committee posts your ad on social media to give you more visibility. The CSBA can only promote the information we receive from you. Help us help you by sending in your pictures and your achievements at shows and sales. Yes, this includes WOOL. We need all of you to help promote this great breed.

We should all be looking for more ways and opportunities to promote the Columbia breed. There are ideas that the Board and various committees have been brainstorming. To bring these ideas to life, it takes your input. The board has been looking at different ways other breeds are looking into the future. There is no consistent theme. If you haven’t already, please utilize what the board can provide you in free advertisement through social media and our add space. Moving forward the committee would like to see more of a partnership with our Columbia members and breeders to get ideas on how we can all improve our marketing strategies. Together we can all make this happen.

Sincerely,

STEVE HAMPSON, MA 2020-22 CSBA PRESIDENT

The Columbia Sheep Breeders

Board of Directors wishes all of you a Happy New Year! Thank you for your passion for the Columbia breed and your support of the CSBA.

2022 was a year where the CSBA experienced the loss of several stalwart members. None were more iconic, impactful, or devoted than Dick Gerber. This issue of the SOC is dedicated to remembering Dick and salute his 40-year tenure as the Executive Secretary of the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America.

Recently, I was pleasantly surprised by three unexpected phone calls from different representatives of three purebred sheep associations. All were interested in “how we do IT.” The “IT” was about one of these three programs—starter flock, futurity, and how we put together our style of National Show and Sale. It was rewarding to learn the CSBA was being noticed by other, larger breed Associations. It was even more gratifying to find out the CSBA is a role model for other groups.

This Speaking of Columbias is a summary of 2022, and it is a handbook, of sorts, for members. Each current member is listed by state. You will find the By-Laws, the Standards of the Columbia breed, the Columbia Scorecard for judging and evaluation, and the Criteria for Certified Rams. These are the building blocks of the CSBA. We revisit them every year.

The 2022 financial summary shows a profitable year for the CSBA. This would not be possible without the continued volunteer efforts of our members and support for our standalone National Show and Sale. Thank you members!

There is information to help you plan for the 2023 National Show and Sale, June 5-10, in Spencer, Iowa. Spencer may not seem like a vacation hot spot, but it is. It is located on the fringe of the extremely popular Lake Okoboji area. Fun in the sun spills into the quaint, little city of Spencer. Hotels, motels, and other rentals book quickly.

This SOC explains several expanded programs for CSBA Junior and Senior members. First, CSBA members will be able to view and vote online as a part of the annual membership meeting on June 8, 2023. Second, the CSBA annual membership drive is underway with fun prizes being offered to those that update their membership in January. Third, the Futurity program has expanded so Juniors can earn more rewards. Lastly, the NSS fitting rules for Open Production sheep have slightly changed to bring these sheep a little more into the limelight. Be sure to review the details for each.

2023 NATIONAL COLUMBIA SHOW & SALE Spencer, Iowa

The fall and early winter Board meeting minutes are included in this SOC. Give any Board member a call or shoot them an email with your questions or input. This Board wants to hear your plan or thoughts for improvements or changes. The next Board meeting will be in early February.

Good luck with lambing and be sure to be in contact with any Board member or myself if you have questions or want to share your ideas.

Charles Worm

CHARLES WORM, MN CSBA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

CSBA BOARD OPENINGS

Six CSBA Board of Director openings will be voted upon at the annual meeting in Spencer, Iowa.

Submit your profile by April 15th to be included in the sale catalog. Email to charliew@extendedag.com

THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WILL BE HELD:

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 5 PM SPENCER, IOWA

JUNIOR COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 15TH

WHO? Junior CSBA members who are high school seniors through college juniors and will not have reached the age of 21 are eligible

WHAT? $500 scholarship to be applied to tuition, fees, housing, books, supplies for a two-year or four-year college or vocational/technical school

WHERE? Will be awarded at the 2023 CSBA Awards Banquet on June 9th, 2023, in Spencer, IA

WHEN? Due May 15th, apply online (CSBA sheep website—Junior tab) or mail.

HOW? Apply online—log on to columbiasheep.org and click on the Junior tab.

Questions - Contact Holly Courtney, Youth Committee Chair

Happy New Year from Wisconsin! It was great to see some Columbia breeders at Louisville. I followed up NAILE this year with a long stretch of sickness - many speak of the Louisville crud, and I’ve certainly experienced it myself, but I think this year hit me harder than it ever has. I can happily say I’m finally over it!

This issue marks the third of my first year as the Editor of Speaking of Columbias It’s been great getting to know more of you and reconnecting with breeders that I knew before. I’m really proud of the issues that have come together this year, and am looking forward to more in 2023! Thank you to Charlie & Louise Worm for all they do in helping with the magazine. In my opinion, the Columbia breed should be proud of putting out great content to their membership.

A huge, special thank you goes out to the advertisers that support Speaking of Columbias! You are the reason that we can continue to produce this magazine. It’s my goal that your advertising dollars are well spent and have a good ROI - I hope to get SOC in front of even more readers in 2023 via the online editions. Promoting your flock to fellow Columbia breeders and sheep producers across the country is a valuable business move.

I hope the lambing season is going well for all of you. I know this time of year can produce some long days and nights. It’s been a rough start to lambing on our farm, but it’s fun to see the lambs grow and see the outcome of matings we’ve been waiting on (if you missed my introductory Letter from the Editor, my family has Natural Coloreds, Montadales, and Cheviots). Before we know it, it will be time to start thinking of spring sales and the 2023 National Columbia Show & Sale!

On a fun note, the puppy in my photo will soon be coming home to me! I already have one Border Collie (Becka) and am looking forward to getting another started. I’m sure she will keep my 2023 far from boring!

Katherine Kuykendall

KATHERINE KUYKENDALL, WI EDITOR, SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS

A couple of my favorite candid photos that stuck in my mind from the 2022 NAILE Junior Columbia Show!

Shepherds Richard L. Gerber

July 1, 1938 - November 2, 2022 (Age 84)

Richard L. Gerber, 84, passed away on November 2, 2022, at The Fairhaven Community. Richard was born on July 1, 1938, to John and Ruth (Klinger) Gerber of Nevada, Ohio.

Richard married his high school sweetheart and neighbor, Phyllis Miller on March 17, 1957, and she survives. Together they had three children: Brian (Anne) Gerber, Michele Gucker, and Shannon (Kris) Klepper. Richard was the grandfather to eight grandchildren: Zachary, Jacob, Grant, Elise, Robert, Bennett, William and Annelise. He was also blessed with two great grandsons, Jackson, and Bennett. Also surviving are sisters Marie Ekleberry and JoAnne Elnasser. He is preceded in death by an infant sister, Joyce.

Richard graduated from Nevada High School in 1956 and was an exceptional athlete - especially in baseball and track. In 1954 he was a proud member of Nevada’s state championship track and field team. Later in life he was honored to be inducted into both the Wynford High School Sports Hall of Fame and the Wyandot County Sports Hall of Fame. Dick was a lifelong sports fan and enjoyed watching the Buckeyes and the Browns (everyone knew he was a diehard fan; you could often hear him yelling at the television).

Richard was a skilled and conscientious farmer for many years and was named 1977 Wyandot County Conservation Farmer of The Year. Richard also enjoyed raising Columbia sheep, which became a primary focus and passion in life. He retired in 2006 after serving forty years as the Executive Director of the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America.

During that time, he had the opportunity to travel around the country for various sheep industry events and judged many prestigious national competitions. Richard was an influential and beloved fixture at such events and amongst fellow Columbia Sheep Association members. It is through this involvement that he met many of his lifelong friends. Dick was very dedicated to his job. He was incredibly proud and humbled that he and Phyllis were the one-time recipients of the Golden Bell Award - one of the few “treasures” he wanted with him in moving from his beloved farm to Fairhaven.

Richard enjoyed the simple pleasures in nature and in life, but many of those were stripped from him when he suffered a debilitating spinal cord injury in 1981. Despite this, he always considered himself to be a very blessed man.

He enjoyed antiques and learning all he could about Wyandot County history. An avid reader, Mr. Gerber spent the second half of his life researching local history, folklore, and trivia, and leveraged that knowledge into self-publishing numerous books. It was very important to him to document and share his findings and stories with others - especially for his grandchildren - to whom he was incredibly devoted.

Mr. Gerber was an active member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ (Mud Church), where he served as a Sunday school teacher and president of the consistory. Above all, Richard was particularly proud of his family. To them, he was a tremendous example of perseverance, strength, and resilience. They will greatly miss his handsome smile and his love of a good story that could make him laugh until he cried.

The family would like to sincerely thank the Fairhaven staff for the wonderful and professional care he received in his final years. There was a private memorial service for the immediate family.

David T. Julius

January 29, 1956 - November 2, 2022 (Age 66)

David Todd Julius of Box Elder, South Dakota passed away peacefully November 2, 2022, in his home after a long battle with cancer.

Dave was born January 29,1956, to Gordon and Helen Julius of Fort Dodge, IA. After graduating high school Dave went on to Trinity College in Deerfield, IL and then on to Iowa State where he graduated with a BS in Animal Science. Dave had a love for livestock, building and spreading the gospel.

Dave was no stranger to the Columbia Sheep Breeders. Dave is a former breeder of Columbia Sheep and was active in the National Show and Sale, Sedalia, and many State Fairs. In more recent years, Dave raised some of the nation’s top Rambouillet and Natural Colored sheep. Dave was able to attend the National Columbia Show and Sale in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to judge the Wool Show.

Dave is survived by wife, Carla Julius; son, Hans (wife, Brett) Julius of North Platte, NE; daughter, Heather Julius (fiancé, Dusty Retzlaff) of Rapid City, SD; grandchildren, Rebecca Robertson, Ean and Ryan Julius, Stylle, Reese, Ransom Retzlaff; brother, Greg Julius of California; sister, Barb Horsewell of Indiana; brother, Mack Julius of South Dakota; and parents, Gordon and Helen Julius; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

CSBA Board Meeting Minutes - August 7, 2022

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022 ZOOM MEETING

1. Call to Order - Steve Hampson, President - Called the meeting to order at 6:20 CDT.

2. Roll Call - All were present.

3. Secretary’s Report - The minutes from the May Board meeting has no changes. It was read and approved.

4. Financial Report - As of July 31, 2022.

All American Profit $8,8,43.61

CSBA Profit $12,385.36

Total Assets $142,633,61

Total Liabilities $12432.32

Net Worth $130,201.29

5. Committee Reports

A. National Show & Sale: Charlie Worm, Chair The 2022 National Show and Sale was reviewed.

a. On-line entries 32 of 35 exhibitors used on-line. Will continue to charge $5 service fee for mailed and hand-written entries.

b. SOC – Catalog improved with increased font-size.

c. Check-in will start at 5 pm. Tuesday check-in worked very well and will start even earlier.

d. Some problems with blood tests and test dates in compliance. Rams over 6 months not blood tested prior to NSS will be blood tested on-site at consign- ors’ expense.

e. Will continue to weigh all rams and print data. Jim Schoelerman will be 2023 Veterinarian.

f. Micron testing for fleeces is yet to be determined. Hettinger has been contacted.

g. Wool show—suggested that wool show be on display until noon on Thursday. 2023 judge is Fred Eagleson.

h. Fleece Sale will start at noon on Friday. Fleeces will sell on Facebook Live. Additional preparation is recommended when fleeces are released from the Wool Show.

i. Pop-Up on Wednesday afternoon—Promotion Committee is considering a barbeque demonstration or Artificial Insemination demonstration.

j. Corn hole Tourney – Mike Moenter will chair. It will begin earlier.

k. Silent auction – Looking for a chairperson to oversee. $7,400 raised in 2022.

l. Thursday – Same start times, same head limit on production sheep as last year.

m. Discussion on production sheep if wool can be left on legs and poll. And, when they should be sheared.

n. Friday - Futurity lamb show same time. Discussion about Jr Members earning Futurity points on lambs bought prior to NSS.

o. On-line viewing will remain the same on Facebook live.

p. On-line bidding proposal from Livestock Connect for $1,750.

q. Judges for the 2023 NSS were discussed, but no decision made.

r. Final profit for the 2022 NSS was $13,933 vs $4,800 budgeted.

s. Print media advertising was discussed.

t. Banner NSS ad was discussed. The CSBA will continue a working relationship with the Banner Magazine.

u. Matt Benz was recommended and available to judge the 2022 NAILE Columbia show.

v. Matt Jarvis moved to accept the NSS report. The motion was seconded and passed.

B. Commercial & Production: Steve Hampson, Chair

a. Web-site tab update was discussed.

b. Ram sales - Need breeders to bring sheep to Ohio Showcase & Midwest Sale.

c. Many states have all-breed ram sales, currently the Assn. advertises several of these sales, but breeders need to participate. We need to promote these sales in SOC.

d. We have been swapping ads with several of these sales to help each other.

e. Tom Sloan discussed the Superior Farms Discovery Center in Utah. Tom encourages the Board and membership to support the Discovery Center with the donation of 200 ewes to their research projects. The Board would like to meet with a Discovery Center representative and get more information.

f. Columbias should be doing more genetic testing.

g. Discussion on transportation of rams to ram tests. Need to advertise earlier on transporting sheep, and to educate members on how to move sheep across the country.

h. Tom Sloan moved to accept the report. The motion was seconded and passed.

6. Unfinished Business - None

7. New Business - None at this time.

8. Adjournment - Steve adjourned the meeting.

Score Card for Judging Columbia Sheep

large sheep, symmetrical in outline, head erect, legs squarely placed. Rams distinctly masculine. Ewes strong but feminine.

Free of horns, open white face with poll covering not to exceed two inches below eyes or impair vision, even in full fleece, moderately long ears covered with an even covering of white hair or very short wool, eyes clear and bright, mouth neither over nor undershot.

with smoothness from head to shoulders. No wrinkles.

level, long with thick fleshing, smooth wither, well covered with natural fleshing.

sprung, deep underline, covered with natural fleshing.

deep, providing ample width between forelegs, full in front without skin folds.

well developed testicles in rams. Two teats with udder well developed and well balanced in ewes.

long staple, with uniform fiber quality from shoulder to thigh and carrying with uniformity to underline with heavy yield of clean wool.

Three to five inches staple in 12 months growth, uniform length, and square tip.

Three grades permitted: 1/2, 3/8, 1/4 blood. Not more than two grades in one fleece. Free of hair and kemp. Soft, elastic, white, clean.

Fibers well grown, free from breaks and strong throughout length. Yolk white or cream, not in excess, not dry or discolored. Fleece free from matting or cotting, free of burs, leaves, and trash.

BREED STANDARDS

SIZE – Superior, large, well-balanced rams showing correct Columbia type which fully represent the breed at its finest. Registered ewes shall be above average in quality and size.

FLEECE – Columbia ewes should shear an annual fleece of at least 12 pounds. The fleece should grade 1/2, 3/8 or 1/4 blood of staple length for grade but not show a greater variation than two grades and not show medulated or colored fibers.

HEAD – Hornless and free from wool blindness, moderately long ears covered with an even covering of white hair or very short wool. Hair on face and ears should be white; occasional small black spots are permitted on ears. Small spots of colored pigment are permitted on nose.

NECK – Medium, neatly attached and full and preferably free from wrinkles and folds.

SHOULDERS – Wide, meaty, tightly laid on top and even with backline.

CHEST – Wide and Deep with forelegs set well apart.

BACK – Long, level, wide and strongly muscled.

RUMP – Long and wide with dock carried well up. RIBS – Well sprung, wide, and deep.

THIGHS – Thickly muscled and well filled in the twist.

LEGS – Set squarely under sheep, heavily boned and covered with white hair below the wool line.

PASTERNS – Moderately short and strong.

HOOFS – May be either white or black.

DISQUALIFICATIONS Should Not Be Registered

HORNS – Horns, scurs or knobs on ewes and rams (slight scurs—small horny growth attached to skull—are permitted in outstanding rams that show promise for breed improvement in production and

type). Inspectors are instructed to be critical on the registry of ram lambs with significant soft, horny growth in the socket.

WOOL BLINDNESS – Open white faced with poll covering not to exceed 2 inches below eyes or impair vision, even in full fleece.

SHORT STAPLE-UNEVEN FLEECE – Less than 3-1/2 inch staple length or proportionals per grade for 12 months growth or proportionate length for periods of varying duration. More than two grades of wool on same sheep or medulated fibers.

EYELIDS – Sheep with inverted eyelids shall not be registered.

LIGHT FLEECE – Loose, light fleece, lacking in density.

FINE WOOL – Finer than 1/2 blood.

COARSE WOOL – Coarser than 1/4 blood, except on lower thigh which may be low 1/4 if body fleece is 1/4 blood.

FAULTY MOUTH – Any tendency toward either overshot or undershot jaws.

DISCOLORATIONS – Any colored wool. Colored hair on legs. Thin covering of hair on face and ears leading to excessive sunburn.

PIGMENT – accept small spots of colored pigment on the ears and eyelids. Pigment on end of nose may be either pink or black.

HAIR – accept occasional black spots or black hair on the ear or around the eye. Also accept brown tinge on the eyelids or fringe or lacing of ear. Inspectors are instructed to hold color exceptions to a minimum.

FOLDS – Excessive wrinkles or folds on neck shall disqualify. A slight fold on brisket shall not be discriminated against on quality animals.

LACK Of QUALITY – Poor constitution, low productive capacity, malformed weak pasterns, crooked feet, or crooked legs

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NEW SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS

Scofield Family Livestock, Colman, SD

Ashlin O’Connell, Cardwell, MT

Dina, Sabrina, & Wyatt Dunlop, Rolla, ND

NEW JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS

Norah Fox, Sheldon, IA

Redd Barsness, Starbuck, MN

Benjamin Haffner, Eagle Bend, MN

CSBA Board Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2022

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022

6:00 PM CST - ZOOM MEETING

1. Call to Order - Steve Hampson called the meeting to order at 6 PM CST.

2. Roll Call - Mike Geerts, Tom Sloan, Steve Hampson, Ron Brandt, Holly Courtney, Mike Moenter, Scott Bredahl, David Brown, Zane Van Horsen, Sara Hildebrandt, Matt Jarvis.

3. Secretary’s Report - Approved as read.

4. Financial Report - Available in Google Drive

5. Additions to the Agenda

A. Ron Brandt moved to appoint Doelene Pitt to fill out the remaining term of Craig Pitt’s Mountain Time Zone Board position. The motion was seconded and passed.

6. Committee Reports

A. Executive Committee Report: Steve Hampson, President

a. The committee recommended to use video conferencing for the CSBA Annual Meeting at the 2023 NSS. This would include member electronic voting. Steve moved to accept the committee report. It was seconded and passed.

B. Audit & Budget: Mike Geerts, Chair

a. Excellent income from the 2022 National Show and Sale. 2022 was good year.

C. National Show & Sale: Charlie Worm, Chair

a. Rob Zelinsky is the committee recommendation for NSS judge.

b. Fred Eagleson recommended as the wool judge for the NSS.

c. Production Sheep Wool Requirement changes.

i. Ron Brandt moved that Production sheep be shearing to the skin over the entire body after January 1, 2023, except for wool on the legs below the knee and hock, and the wool on the poll can remain at the discretion of the consignor. Body wool length may have a maximum variation of 3/8” over the entire body. The motion was seconded and passed.

d. Futurity lambs purchased prior to the 2023 National Show & Sale.

i. Mike Moenter moved that Futurity lambs purchased, prior to the 2023 NSS, can accrue Futurity points at shows prior to the NSS, but will not earn any points at the 2023 NSS. The motion was seconded and passed.

e. Our show veterinarian, Dr. Jim Schoelerman, will host an A.I. workshop as the Educational Pop-Up on Wednesday afternoon beginning at 1 pm.

f. Mike Moenter will chair the Corn Hole Tourney. We will need boards for 2023.

g. On-line bidding for the NSS. A 2% buyers fee will be added to each sheep bought on-line.

h. Silent Auction – Sara has volunteered to be in charge.

i. We are working with Katherine Kuykendall on getting the archive of pictures from the Banner.

j. Charlie went to see the Spencer Fairgrounds.

i. Will be a $15 pen cleaning fee. Pen needs to be pushed to the center aisle.

ii. Building cost will be $1,575 for the week.

iii. Camping $25/night for electric & water, $17/night for primitive hookup.

iv. Sound system will be a combination between ours and the facility.

v. Hotel information will be on-line, and in the SOC.

k. 2024 NSS

i. David Brown presented a proposal for the 2024 NSS at Miles City, Montana. The site is the same as the Montana Ram Sale. Proposed dates June 3-8, 2024.

l. David Brown moved to approve the NSS Committee Report. It was seconded and passed.

D. Promotion & Membership: Sara Hildebrandt, Chair

a. 2023 membership campaign was approved. Prizes were discussed, along with individual prizes.

b. CSBA survey was discussed using the 2013 and 2015 survey formats, using unbiased wording, and covering a greater range of subjects, allowing feedback, and needing board approval before it is sent out.

c. Discussed greater advertising in the SOC.

d. Sponsoring educational opportunities for members, more details coming.

e. Review of website, Facebook, Instagram, and print media.

f. Discussed a Wool Craft/Artisan’s Show at the NSS.

g. Sara Hildebrandt moved to accept the committee report. The motion was seconded and passed.

E. Youth Support: Holly Courtney, Chair

a. Belt buckle will be awarded to Champions at NAILE. Chairs will be awarded to Reserve Champions.

b. Cortney Copeland will be getting the gift for Jr members exhibiting at NAILE.

c. Manda Geerts will handle the Junior Mixer at NAILE.

CSBA Board Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2022 (cont’d)

d. Mike Moenter moved to accept the committee report. It was seconded and passed.

F. Commercial & Production: Steve Hampson, Chair

a. Main topic was about the Utah Discover Center. Tom answered questions after his visit to the site. The Discovery Center is willing to talk to the Board at a future time.

7. Unfinished Business - None

8. New Business

A. Futurity Stakes Show at NAILE. This would be for Futurity lambs bought in 2023. A suggested time is after the Open Show at the NAILE subject to NAILE approval. Ron Brandt moved to commit $2,500 to the Futurity Show at the 2023 NAILE. $500 awarded to the Champion and $1,000 going to each fall and spring class of ewe lambs. The motion was seconded and passed.

9. Adjournment - Steve adjourned the meeting at 6:50 PM.

Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws

(A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS FOR NORTH DAKOTA. REVISED JULY 2016)

ARTICLE I

NAME: The name of this corporation shall be COLUMBIA BREEDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSES: The purposes for which this corporation if formed are:

• To preserve and improve the quality of Columbia sheep by selective recording and registration.

• To protect the breeders and purchasers of, and maintain the purity, of Columbia sheep by recognizing and designation as Columbia sheep animals conforming to the standards and requirements of this Association.

• To provide for funds for the purposes of the Association and to acquire real and private property as may be necessary to requisite required in the due performance of its business and incidental thereto.

• To encourage and promote the breed and improvement of Columbia sheep and publicize the name.

ARTICLE III

PLACE OF BUSINESS: The Board of Directors shall fix this Association’s principal place of business, and change it from time to time to meet changing conditions, either within or without the state of North Dakota, provided that at all times when its principal office is maintained without the state of North Dakota a resident agent,

either individual or a corporation, shall be maintained within North Dakota, whose name and address be kept on file with the Secretary of State of the state of North Dakota.

ARTICLE IV MEMBERS

Section 1 Members: There shall be no capital stock in this Association. Any reputable breeder of Columbia sheep may become a member by application to the Association and by paying a membership fee. Junior memberships through 21 years of age are $15. Senior memberships 22 years or age or older are $50. Membership shall not be transferable and may be canceled without notice for non-user at the direction and discretion of the Directors at any time a member has not recorded sheep with the Association for a period of not less than two years. Membership shall be limited to one application per entity as determined by legal residency. Notice of such cancellation shall thereupon be given to the Secretary by mail to the former member at this post office address of record with the Association.

Section 2 Annual Dues: Association dues are to be paid on or before the first transaction of business each calendar year. Annual association dues shall be established by the Board of Directors. Senior membership dues at $50 per year. Junior membership dues are $15 per year. For voting rights, senior membership dues must be paid in the current year.

ARTICLE V OFFICERS

Section 1 Directors: This Association shall be governed by a Board of Directors, elected by a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Membership Meeting, from the members in good standing. Directors shall take office immediately upon election and shall hold office for two years. Six Directors shall be elected each year, except at the first election to provide for staggered terms. Six Directors shall be elected for a period of two years and six for a period of one year. Each of the four regions (based on time zones: East, Central, Mountain, and Pacific) have two Directors nominated by only the members of the region they represent. Four at-large Directors shall be nominated and elected by the whole membership.

Section 2 President and Vice-President: Immediately following the election of Directors each year, a President and Vice-President shall be elected from the personnel of the Directors by a majority of the votes cast as such election by the Directors. The duties of the President and Vice-President shall be those usually pertaining to such offices and as provided by law.

Section 3 Quorum of Directors: Five Directors shall constitute a quorum to transact business.

Section 4 Vacancy in the office of Director: Vacancies in the Board of Directors may be filled for the unexpired term by the remaining Directors.

Section 5 Secretary-Treasurer: A secretary-treasurer of the Association shall be hired, and his or her compensation fixed by the Board of Directors each year. The secretary-treasurer shall be bonded in form and amount as directed and approved by the Board.

Section 6 Executive Committee: Each year the President and four members, appointed from the personnel of the Directors, shall constitute the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors shall have authority to and shall delegate to the Executive Committee such duties and authority, and make rules for its guidance, as the Board of Directors deem necessary or desirable.

Section 7 Removal of officer or member: Any officer or member of this Association guilty of dishonest practice may be removed from office or membership by a majority vote of the Directors voting upon such subject at a regular or special meeting called for that purpose. Notice of the meeting containing the charge, in general terms, shall be given by registered mail to the officer or member accused at his or her post office address on file with the Association at least ten days prior to such meeting. In the event the charge is proved involving false registrations, all registrations procured by such member shall be subject of review and elimination by the board of Directors.

Section 8 Resignation: Any officer may resign by filing his or her resignation with the Secretary of the Association. Upon acceptance of such resignation by the Board of Directors the same shall become immediately effective. In case of the Board of Directors neglect to act upon a resignation, so filed within thirty days after filing, the resignation shall become effective, and the office deemed vacant.

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS

Section 1 Directors: The Board of Directors shall meet at such times and places, either within or without the state of North Dakota, as they shall determine. Special meetings of the Directors may be called at any time by the President or by two Directors. Notice of meetings shall be given to each Director by mail at his post office the most current post office mail address and/or electronic/digital address on file with the Association which ensures written notification of the meeting details, giving each Director ample time with which to attend such meeting.

Section 2 Members:

a. The Board of Directors shall fix the time and place of all meetings of the members and such meetings. Member meetings may be held either within or without the State of North Dakota.

b. At least one meeting of the members shall be held each year. The Secretary shall notify all current Association members of the date, time, place, and general purpose of the meeting. Notification shall be sent using the most current post office mail address and/or electronic/digital address on file with the Association. Such notice shall be given at least ten days prior to the meeting.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rules and regulations fixing standards of perfection, requirements for recording or registration, proving for inspection, issuing the issue of Record of Performance (R.O.P.) certificates of Columbia sheep; for the insertion of new blood into the Columbia breed, fixing fees for recording and registration, and generally, for the general conduct of business of the Association, shall be made by members at any

regular or special meeting, by a two-thirds of the vote at such meeting, providing a notice of proposed rules, amendments thereto or changes therein, is given in the notice of the meeting.

EMERGENCY CLAUSE

The Board of Directors have an emergency clause to have the authority to fix fees for recording registrations and transfers and other items necessary for the operation of the Association. Resolutions go into effect when the Directors so deem. Resolutions must be approved by a majority vote at the following annual membership meeting.

Christened Sheep

David Brown at Geneva Hills Farm christened the following:

Y18789 Geneva Hills 7896RR Bosch Family Columbias Miss Lake Darling

Y18788 Geneva Hills 7783RR Bosch Family Columbias Bedazzled

Y18786 Geneva Hills 1926RR Bosch Family Columbias Vik Queen

Y18783 Geneva Hills 7787RR Bosch Family Columbias Montana

Y18780 Geneva Hills 7781 Bosch Family Columbias St. Mary

Y18781 Geneva Hills 2066RR Bosch Family Columbias Fancy Nancy

Y17323 Geneva Hills 7784 Geneva Hills Farm Pearl

Y19494 Geneva Hills 2260 Geneva Hills Farm The Goods

Y19496 Geneva Hills 2250 Geneva Hills Farm Built Better

LG Columbias christened their new ram purchased from Morgan & James Davis the following:

Y19208 Davis 2731

LG Columbias Maverick

Cortney Copeland christened the following:

Y17689 C Copeland 71 Cortney Copeland Spiderman

Y17704 Geerts 2673

Cortney Copeland Miss Illini

Y17860 C Copeland 252 Cortney Copeland Superman

Leland Thiesen &Sons christened the following ram & ewe:

Y18990 Thiesen 2219 - AI Leland Thiesen & Sons Back to the Future

Y17470 Thiesen 2103 Leland Thiesen & Sons Suga

USE THE CSBA WEBSITE TO:

Learn about Columbia sheep

Update your membership Register & transfer sheep

Enter sheep and fleeces for the NSS

Submit applications for the Starter Flock, Junior Scholarship, Ambassador, and more!

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Certified Ram Criteria

Data is a key sales point for commercial producers, especially those in the Western States. Columbias are included in the anHettinger Ram Test and Wyoming Ram Test. These criteria are established by the CSBA to designate exceptional Columbia rams. Ram tests, typically, begin in the fall and end in late winter. More information can be found online for both tests.

A ram must meet all of these criteria while part of the CSBA-approved ram test.

1. Carcass–Ribeye/Loineye Area must meet or exceed 1.3 square inches per 100 pounds of body weight.

2. Average Daily Gain–Average Gain/ Day on test must meet or exceed 0.80 pounds per day.

3. Wool: –Fleece fiber diameter must be within the range of 22.05-27.84 microns. –365 Day Estimated Staple Length must meet or exceed 4.3 inches for fleeces of fiber diameter 22.05-24.94. –365 Day Estimated Staple Length must meet or exceed 4.8 inches for fleeces of fiber diameter 24.95-27.84 microns. –Face Wool Score must be 3 or less.* –Belly Wool Score must be 1.*

4. Genetics for Scrapies Resistance–DNA at Codon 171 must be QR or RR.

5. Registration–Rams must be registered with Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America no later than sixty days after their initial weigh-in date at an approved ram test.

Starter Flock Gains Popularity

APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 1

The CSBA Starter Flock Program is entering its fifth year. The results, thus far, are very positive. In 2021 and 2022, eight or more applicants applied, resulting in two starter flocks being awarded. CSBA members responded, likewise, by donating more sheep to the program, and the CSBA Board ear-marked added funds. That kind of support has spelled S-U-C-C-E-S-S for the program.

Starter Flock Applications are due March 1st. The application is available online. Go to the CSBA website and click on the Starter Flock tab. Applications can easily be filled out and submitted online. (Thus far, all applicants have applied online.) The details and requirements for applying and winning a starter flock are, also, found on the same tab on the website.

The Starter Flock awardee(s) receives 3 registered, Columbia females that include 1 brood ewe, 1 yearling ewe, and ewe lamb. The new Columbia owner(s), also, receives a $500 voucher to purchase a ram (of their choice) at the National Show and Sale. There are more perks in following years and in year 5 recipients pay it forward by donating a sheep to the next starter flock.

Spread the news. If you know a potential shepherd, en courage him/her to fill out the application. Recent applicants have, characteristically, been couples with a young families. They have the desire to raise their kids with an agricultural background. Contact the Starter Flock Chair, David Brown, for more guidance and information.

CSBA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Shifts into Gear FOR 2023!

January is the annual CSBA recruitment drive. Everyone who updates their membership will get their name tossed in the hat with the chance to win one of several nice prizes. The CSBA will randomly draw three lucky winners at the end of January.

Winners will get this sign from Fuller Built Equipment, Ty Fuller, from South Dakota. This is a metal sign that will be laser cut for the winners. The design is the winner’s choice. The sign is lighted from the rear for night-time interest. Size and shape will be flexible with an overall size of about 3 feet wide by 2 feet tall. It is a conversation piece!

Board of Directors

President: Steve Hampson, MA 978-761-5824

hampsonss@yahoo.com

Term: 2022-2024

Mountain: Holly Courtney, UT 435-840-4118

hcourtney@tooeleschools.org

Term: 2022-2024

Mountain: Doelene Pitt, UT 435-830-8430

Doelene.Pitt@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2023

Pacific: Zane Van Horsen, OR 541-223-8452

zane@ironwater.com

Term: 2021-2023

Pacific: Ron Brandt, CA 209-704-1073

rbrandt2141@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2024

Central: Tom Sloan, KS 785-841-1526

glsloan_ks@yahoo.com

Term: 2021-2023

Vice President: Sara Hildebrandt, WI 715-340-4812

sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2024

East: Mike Moenter, OH 419-261-9555

michael.moenter@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2023

At Large: Mike Geerts, IL 815-772-3050

mgeerts55@hotmail.com

Term: 2021-2023

At Large: Matt Jarvis 801-376-1183

Jsandra8335@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2024

At Large: David Brown 701-840-7598

genevahillsfarm@gmail.com

Term: 2022-2024

At Large: Scott Bredahl, ND 701-578-5679

bredahlscott7@gmail.com

Term: 2021-2023

Executive Secretary: Charlie Worm, MN 507-360-2160

charliew@extendedag.com

LIVE VIEWING OF NSS TO INCLUDE CSBA ANNUAL MEETING

The annual CSBA meeting will be online just like the shows and other events held at the NSS. Steve Hampson and Charlie Worm observe the annual membership meeting for the Shropshire Association. The Shropshire Association uses Zoom and Zoom voting. It has worked extremely well. Steve and Charlie have, also, visited with a couple of other breed associations that use electronic communication. These groups use Zoom and Zoom voting as well. These breed associations have found their members eager to learn the technology using a computer, laptop, Ipad, or phone. More information will be available in the Sale Catalog to be in the mail around May 15, 2023.

Richard L. Gerber became the ninth Executive Secretary for the Columbia Sheep Breeders of America in April of 1967.

1941-43 Mrs. Elsie Mickelson

1944-45 R.E. Brown

1945-48 M.L. Buchanan

1945-49 E.M. Gregory

1949-50 LeRoy Johnson

1951-60 Alma Esplin

1960-62 Lawrence Patterson

1963-67 Lorraine Vigen

1967-2006 Richard Gerber

2007-2012 Doug Gehring

2015-present Charles Worm

Dick started his registered Columbia business in 1951 as a FFA project. He invested in exceptional genetics and built a reputable flock. He served as the Secretary of the Eastern Columbia Association, worked as an inspector, judged Columbias at state fairs, and showed Columbias at the Ohio State and local fairs. He loved the breed and the people - all of which inspired his future in the CSBA.

Dick was appointed as the Executive Secretary for the Columbia Sheep Breeders of America in 1967. At the time, the Columbia office was housed in Fort Collins, Colorado. Dick, and his family, relocated to Fort Collins for a couple of years. They returned home, to Upper Sandusky, Ohio, in the fall of 1968. A portion of the Gerber home was transformed into CSBA headquarters. The CSBA got a “two-fer” when Dick was hired. Phyllis, his wife, became integral to the operation of the Association. From 1967 to 2006, Dick and Phyllis were the face of Columbia sheep and the CSBA. They worked with hundreds of Columbia breeders and visited just as many ranches and farms, The two logged thousands of miles to attend National meetings and sales, represented the CSBA at the Chicago International, ASI Convention, Midwest Ram Sale, North American International Livestock Expo, and more.

Photos and history recounted from Speaking of Columbias magazines and The History and Development of the Columbia Breed by Richard Gerber.

Pictured left to right: Secretary Gerber, U.S. Staley Archibald, and President of the Association W.A. Denecke Ill.

RICHARD L. GERBER 1938 - 2022

The CSBA office was a flurry of activity. Dick handled the business of the CSBA with a pen and paper, a manual typewriter, and a dial telephone for many years. Paperwork was moved using the US Postal Service. Registrations and transfers numbered in the thousands for much of Dick’s tenure. In 1980, registrations soared to over 10,044, transfers totaled 5,305, and there were 160 new memberships. All were handled manually. Dick or Phyllis answered the office phone any time of the day on any day of the week. The Speaking of Columbias magazine was published monthly for decades. Dick typed and manually pieced the pages together, and he worked with a printer in Upper Sandusky. The Gerbers managed the CSBA, virtually, 24-7 during those four decades.

New technology found its way to the CSBA office in the early 1990s. Dick was eager to organize a computerized registration system, digitize the finances, and use a word processor, especially for the SOC. Once the pedigree program was in place, Dick entered thousands of pedigrees that dated back to the 1940s. Today, the CSBA has a complete genetic history of the Columbia sheep because of Dick’s work. At the same time, a word processor replaced the typewriter to print certificates and set up the SOC. In the early 2000s, a CSBA website went live and the breeder’s directory was made available online.

During Dick’s early years, the CSBA held the National Show and Sale and the annual membership meeting at different times and at different locations. For example, in 1968 the annual membership meeting was held June 27-28 in Dubois, Idaho. (The prima-

ry discussion was about the pros and cons of artificial insemination and its impact on the sheep industry.) Later in the fall, the National Show and Sale was held in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, in early fall. However, by 1970, the two events became one. Dick saw the value of bringing more people to the NSS with one gathering. Dick led the effort to rotate the National among the time zones to expand markets and allow members to attend on a regional basis, Dick worked to admit Columbias to the Midwest Stud Ram Sale in 1970.

Dick could recall countless “special” sheep and significant changes in the breed. Dick often reminisced about the dominance of Shown genetics in the 1970s and 80s. No other breeder has registered as many sheep with the CSBA.

A new Columbia record price of $4,800 was paid by Gordon Darlinton, Three Forks, Montana, for this top-selling stud ram at the National Ram Sale. Pictured with the ram, from left to right: Secretary Gerber, R.J. Shown, and Gordon Darlinton.

1991 Officers & Directors

$10,000 1980 National Champion Ram

The record-selling National Champion Ram, shown by North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. John Agler, Wayne, Nebraska, paid $10,000 for this National Champion Ram.

It was a landmark record when Dick saw the National Champion Ram sell for a record of $10,000. The ram was consigned by NDSU in 1980. Dick had a close working relationship with Merle Light and, then, Wes Limesand at the college. The NDSU Columbia flock was a source of superior genetics.

In 1984, Dick’s concept for Director Districts became a reality. Each district was represented by a satellite Association and each district elected a Board member.

Tim Faller of Hettinger Expt. Station, NDSU, Hettinger, North Dakota, showed the National Champion Yearling Ewe that sold for $1,200 to Scott Garrison of Hesperia, California.

Dick often recalled the 1986 National Champion Ewe shown by Hettinger Research Station. Dick viewed her as the ideal Columbia ewe and used her image, often, to advertise the breed.

On the 50th Anniversary of the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association in 1991, the Board posed for their annual photo. This was a ritual that Dick made sure was accomplished at Board meetings. At the time, it was, also, historical, that Gwen Bausetti was the first woman to serve as a Board member.

Pictured, left to right, front row: Phyllis and Dick Gerber, OH; Gwen Bassetti, WA; Robert Gucker, OH; second row: Billy Dan Sorrell, TX; Harry Maddux, CA; Gordon Darlinton, MT; Jack Wilson, WI; Steven Kitzan, ND; back row: Gary Braet, IA; Tory Freeburg, WY; David Smith, IN; Lee Jarvis, UT; and LaVoy Ebnet, MN.

Dick worked with generations of Columbia breeders. He and Phyllis had close relationships with many. Breeders often called to check in with Dick or Dick with them. Dick had his finger on the pulse of the Association which explained his extraordinary ability to guide the membership. Dick and Phyllis were recognized with the “Golden Bell” in 2006. Gold represented their ex-

traordinary and unmatched service for 40 years.

Dick Gerber’s final day as the Executive Secretary of the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association of America was December 31st, 2006.

A Tribute to Dick Gerber by Dave Cook, OH

Any tribute written about Dick Gerber will be inadequate. I first showed under him as a teenager. He was a consummate judge. He was a consummate Stockman. He was a consummate Columbia Breeder. He was the consummate Breed Secretary.

Dick’s accident was a tragic event for a strong man with a powerful drive for excellence and a strong force of will. Who knows where his life would have taken him otherwise. We do know it became an intricate part of the history of the Columbia Breed.

After the accident, Dick channeled his professional energy into the Columbia Breed. The Columbia Breed was blessed to have him at the helm for so many years. None of us can truly understand the effort Dick and Phyllis were required to put forth to attend and manage the National Shows throughout the country for years.

I came to the Columbia Breed later into my sheep life. I can appreciate just how good Dick was as a breed secretary. Dick was always supportive. Dick was always a promoter of the breed. He was endlessly at his desk and on the phone. He was ever accommodating of breeder’s needs.

My eulogy may not be the proper time to say this, but I always wished the Columbia Breed had been more gracious to Dick and Phyllis as it tried to move beyond the Dick Gerber era.

I believe the breed can never move beyond the Dick Gerber era because to me he remains the heart and soul of the Columbia Breed.

Written

by

Dave Cook, New London, Ohio

IS A DEMAND FOR SEVERAL TYPES OF Columbias

BY DICK GERBER AS WRITTEN IN 1988

(We share this article as a nod to Dick’s insightful and constant determination to emphasize the relevance of Columbia sheep in the wool and lamb industry.)

The Columbia of the future needs to be “better, not bigger” and “wider, not taller.” This past summer while watching a sheep show, a father and his son were standing behind me. The son asked his father, “How do they judge sheep?” The father’s reply made the hair bristle on the back of my neck when he said, “It’s easy, all you do is pick the “tallest to the smallest.”

For the past six or seven years the judges have placed an enormous amount of emphasis on the longer, taller kind of sheep. I like long-bodied sheep, but I personally think we have them as tall as we need them. The cattle industry has found that the extra big, exotic, coarse animals had numerous reproduction problems and we don’t want any part of this. The trends have been that the taller we breed the sheep, the more we have lost on the leg score, muscling, and body capacity. The taller trend will not change if judges select this kind and if people are willing to pay a premium for this trait.

Gradually, shepherds are going to be more concerned with breeding sheep that are better, not bigger; and wider, not taller. If you evaluate the productive flocks and efficient individuals, you will find wide ewes that have the capacity to carry large twins and have wide back leg placements and

well-defined udders with milking capacities. A wider pelvis makes lambing easier, and these ewes not only produce well but have the tendency to be easy keepers. Ewes are normally bred for the capacity to hold large amounts of roughage and to reproduce. The next time you are in the spring pasture with the ewes and lambs, just notice which type of ewe has the fattest and best-doing lambs. Perhaps a smaller ewe does have a higher butterfat content such as dairy cows, but I do not have any data on this. Perhaps we need to adjust our eyesight a little bit to learn to like this kind of ewe.

In the Columbia business, there is a demand for several types of Columbias. This is mainly due to the many different environments in this big nation. I really feel that it takes a special kind of sheep person to be successful in raising good Columbias. Some people like to raise and show just meat breeds because all they do is shear them, wash them, and show them. Some people like wool breeds and that is all they concentrate on. But with Columbias, a true dual-purpose breed, a geneticist can have a “field day!” Look at our scorecard. There are so many qualifications and disqualifications (all intended to make a better breed) that it is tremendously interesting and exciting to the dedicated livestock breeder to breed good Columbias. You try and breed for better quality wool and maybe you can get some scurs on your rams or wrinkles. You breed to eliminate the scurs and wrin-

kles, and you may end up with too coarse of a fleece. You try and change the grade of wool too fast, and you may have belly wool problems. You try and refine certain show characteristics, and you may lose some of your production. Most anyone can breed for meat qualifications, but when it comes to breeding for dual purpose, it becomes a real science. I commend the breeders for the good fleeces and quality of animals they are producing. Not only quality but the total poundage of quality wool and lamb.

Genetics has always been interesting to me as I remember when I was a boy, we used to raise various breeds of rabbits. I had one brown Belgian Hare doe that when bred to a certain New Zealand White buck would always have offspring in her litter that was white with blue eyes. To get the blue eyes on a white rabbit was very unusual and these always sold for a premium. It was exciting to breed this kind of animal.

It is important to keep our breed as uniform as possible, but in this big world, if we want to expand, we must consider the many different environmental conditions which do affect the types of sheep that meet the demands of a given area. Sometimes we

must define and improve upon the good characteristics that we now have. Sometimes we must change and make minor adjustments to keep competitive. The worst thing a person can do to a breeding program is to make constant changes to meet the whims of a show judge that will be judging their show next year. You must maintain the breeding characteristics of the type of animal that you can sell in your area, meeting the expectations for improvement to the commercial breeders’ flock. This is very important.

Due to higher wool prices in recent years for the finer wool, we are receiving calls where to buy rams with the finer half-blood wool. There are some people now keeping back ewes with finer wool characteristics to meet these demands. However, a lot of people are getting fooled on the grades of wool. To make sure you know exactly what you have, it is important to have the fleeces micron tested. On the other hand, we have had some calls from Kansas and Oklahoma and a few from Indiana and Iowa wanting to know where to buy Columbias

The 1970 Champion Ram line-up at the National Show in Douglas, Wyoming, depicts the type and kind of Columbia when Dick Gerber started with the CSBA.

that can produce show wethers. The first thing they state is that they do not want any of these long-legged, long-necked, narrow-bodied freaks. They want a meaty animal with muscling and natural fleshing ability. They want an animal that is cleaner, leaner, and more efficient than ever before. The Columbia is the prime example of today’s modern lamb that meets the needs of the entire sheep industry. The carcass is highly merchandisable and profitable for the packer.

Another very important factor that people are realizing is the importance of milk production. If someone would take the time and effort to select within their breeding program ewes with good conformation, breed characteristics, uniform fleeces, and from this group select and keep back only the very best ones based on mild production, they would eventually have a “gold-

mine.” This is a very important trait that people are looking for. It is so important on those sixty-day weights for a good start in your lambing program. Someone willing to work on this project and promote it will have quite a successful future ahead of them.

The bottom line that I want to emphasize, and highly recommend is to raise the kind of Columbia that will do good in your area and that will fit in with the needs of the commercial sheep industry. I have tremendous faith in the ingenuity, creativity, and persistence of the Columbia breeders to breed the sheep of the future that will continue to have the genetics to improve upon the commercial and purebred sheep industry of the nation. This can be done with the Columbia breed which makes it the “Most Useful Breed of Sheep in the World.”

THIS CAN BE DONE WITH THE COLUMBIA BREED WHICH MAKES IT THE “MOST USEFUL BREED OF SHEEP IN THE WORLD.”

- Dick Gerber

I have tremendous faith in the ingenuity, creativity, and persistence of the Columbia breeders to breed the sheep of the future that will continue to have the genetics to improve upon the commercial and purebred sheep industry of the nation.

A Salute to Dick Gerber by

Dick Gerber meant a great deal to me. He was more than a friend and mentor. Dick was family. He was the most influential male figure in my life. Phyllis continues to be family to my sister and me. I last visited Dick and Phyllis in Upper Sandusky, when the 2021 NSS was held in Ohio. He emailed me a couple of weeks before his passing. (He shared some of his observations about the Vikings quarterback.)

Dick and I never lost touch after he left the Executive Secretary’s position. We called or emailed regularly. Dick often commented on my beloved Vikings while he upheld his allegiance to the Browns. I always called Dick after a major Columbia event. The drive home from a National Show and Sale, a state fair, or from Louisville, gave me an excuse to call Dick. He loved hearing about the results and my analysis of the show or event. I will, especially, miss those chats.

I visited Dick and Phyllis many times in Upper Sandusky. Dick and I usually hunkered down in the CSBA office. During this time, I learned what Dick was all about—as the Executive Secretary. He had inexhaustible energy for Columbia sheep and Columbia sheep people. His phone was always ringing with breeders who called just to check-in. It was not unusual for someone to call and report on a storm, or if an exceptional lamb was born that day, or to talk about the purchase of a new stud ram. Everyone knew the CSBA office phone number, and everyone knew Dick would greet them from the other end when they dialed. Dick’s ability to work with anyone and everyone made him a remarkable Executive Secretary.

Dick was not afraid of change. I saw this when a computer was added to the CSBA office, and we implemented computerized records. He enjoyed the challenge. I saw Dick move the CSBA in the direction it needed to go—year in and year out. Dick Gerber made that kind of impact for 40 years. I could write volumes about his influence on the evolution of the CSBA. Throughout this issue, you will

Charlie Worm, MN

learn about the historical work accomplished by Dick and the boards he guided. It was an honor to see him at work.

Dick cherished history. He had an arsenal of Columbia sheep stories. He lived the who’s who of Columbia sheep breeders. He was devoted to tracking and recording CSBA history. His book, the History and Development of Columbia Sheep 1912 through 1991, is a book all Columbia producers should read. If you don’t have a copy, you should get one. Someday, I hope we can find the ways and means to bring our story up to date since 1991. Today, I have 25 boxes of past registration applications, memberships, a historical stash of every Speaking of Columbias magazine, and countless articles and other records that comprise the history of the Columbia breed of sheep and the CSBA. Some of these items go back to the early 1940s. Those records are available because Dick cared enough to organize and maintain them.

It was difficult to see Dick leave the position of Executive Secretary, as he did. I think the same was true for the majority of CSBA members. There was an undercurrent of disappointment and many unanswered questions for years. Dick was irreplaceable, in kind. The CSBA learned that in a hurry. Dick made the job look easy because of his unequaled organizational skills, ability to connect with people, and his professionality.

Dick was the CSBA shepherd, and he tended to us--as his flock. To this day, the enduring sense of the CSBA family comes from the loving and caring devotion bestowed on the CSBA by Dick and Phyllis Gerber. This is Dick’s enduring legacy. Dick was loved and respected as a Columbia sheepman and our Executive Secretary.

I miss Dick beyond words. I can’t thank Dick and Phyllis enough for their compassion, thoughtfulness, and kindness. I extend my deepest sympathy to Phyllis, Brian, Shelly, Shannon, and their families.

2022 NAILE results JUNIOR SHOW

JUNIOR RAM LAMBS (1/1 & LATER)

1. Jackson Thiesen

Grand Champion Ram

2. Morgan Davis

Reserve Champion Ram

3. Cortney Copeland

YEARLING EWES

1. Jackson Thiesen

Grand Champion Ewe

2. Cortney Copeland

Reserve Champion Ewe

SENIOR EWE LAMBS (9/1 - 12/31)

1. Jackson Thiesen

2. Cortney Copeland

3. Mallory Corzatt

4. Morgan Davis

5. Morgan Davis

JUDGE: JOHN MERLAU

JUNIOR EWE LAMBS (1/1 & LATER)

1. Jackson Thiesen

2. Cortney Copeland

3. Nash Arthur

4. James Davis

5. Elizabeth Thiesen

6. James Davis

7. Cortney Copeland

8. Megan Inbody

BEST PAIR OF LAMBS

1. Jackson Thiesen

2. James Davis

3. Morgan Davis

BEST FLEECE

Morgan Davis

GRAND CHAMPION RAM

Jackson Thiesen

1st Junior Ram Lamb

GRAND CHAMPION EWE

Jackson Thiesen

1st Yearling Ewe

Jackson Thiesen

RESERVE CHAMPION RAM

Morgan Davis

2nd Junior Ram Lamb

RESERVE CHAMPION EWE

Cortney Copeland

2nd Yearling Ewe

1st Fall Ewe Lamb

1st Spring Ewe Lamb Jackson Thiesen

2022 NAILE results OPEN SHOW

YEARLING RAMS

1. Cortney Copeland Grand Champion Ram Senior Champion

2. Charles Worm Reserve Grand Champion Ram Reserve Senior Champion

EARLY JUNIOR RAM LAMB

1. Jackson Thiesen Junior Champion Ram

LATE JUNIOR RAM LAMB

1. Charles Worm Reserve Junior Champion Ram

2. Jackson Thiesen

PAIR OF RAM LAMBS

1. Charles Worm

2. Jackson Thiesen

YEARLING EWES

1. David Brown Grand Champion Ewe Senior Champion

2. Jackson Thiesen Reserve Senior Champion

3. Charles Worm

4. Cortney Copeland

5. Charles Worm

6. Jackson Thiesen

7. David Brown

8. Mike Moenter

9. Charles Worm

PAIR OF YEARLING EWES

1. Charles Worm

2. Jackson Thiesen

3. David Brown

JUDGE: MATT BENZ

SENIOR EWE LAMB

1. Jackson Thiesen

2. Cortney Copeland

3. Charles Worm

4. Charles Worm

JANUARY EWE LAMBS

1. Jackson Thiesen

2. Charles Worm

3. Charles Worm

4. David Brown

5. Leland Thiesen

6. Tom Conner

FEBRUARY EWE LAMBS

1. David Brown Reserve Junior Champion

2. Charles Worm

3. Leland Thiesen

4. Elizabeth Thiesen

5. Cortney Copeland

6. Megan Inbody

7. Cortney Copeland

MARCH EWE LAMBS

1. Charles Worm Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Junior Champion

PAIR OF EWE LAMBS

1. David Brown

2. Charles Worm

3. Leland Thiesen

4. Jackson Thiesen

BEST FLEECE RAM OR EWE Jackson Thiesen

FLOCK

1. Jackson Thiesen

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Charles Worm

GRAND CHAMPION RAM

SENIOR CHAMPION

Cortney Copeland

1st Yearling Ram (Senior Champion)

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION

Charles & Louise Worm

2nd Yearling Ram (Res. Senior Champion)

JUNIOR CHAMPION RAM

Jackson Thiesen

1st Early Junior Ram Lamb

Charles & Louise Worm

1st Late Junior Ram Lamb

Grand Champion Ram Selection

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION RAM

2022 NAILE results OPEN SHOW

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 39

GRAND CHAMPION EWE

SENIOR CHAMPION

David Brown

1st Yearling Ewe

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE

JUNIOR CHAMPION

Charles & Louise Worm

1st March Ewe Lamb

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION EWE

Jackson Thiesen

2nd Yearling Ewe

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE

David Brown

1st February Ewe Lamb

1st Flock - Jackson Thiesen

1st Pair of Yearling Ewes Charles & Louise Worm

1st Senior Ewe Lamb Jackson Thiesen

1st January Ewe Lamb Jackson Thiesen

Premier Exhibitor Charles & Louise Worm

Senior Champion Ewe Drive

Montana Columbia Show & Sale Wool Show Results

Aewe fleece consigned by Ainsley Diehl of Townsend, MT earned Overall Grand Champion honors at the annual MT Columbia Sheep Show & Sale Wool Show in late August. Ainsley is a Junior Member of the MT Association and got his start with Columbia Sheep in 2020 with a Starter Flock donated by MT producers.

Judge Don Lawson of North Dakota commented that Ainsley’s top fleece was bright, white, fine, and long-stapled. It weighed 9.99 pounds and was sheared from a Starter Flock ewe that was donated to him by another Starter Flock recipient, Jordan Leach. The ewe, JL04, Y16914, is out of Gibbs 14-8, Y10059 and sired by Timber Coulee 1757, Y13917.

Ainsley is a sophomore at Townsend High School and participates in wrestling and SkillsUSA, an organization that serves students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled-service occupations. He earned a trip to the national SkillsUSA Championships as a result of his first- place award in cabinetmaking in the state level competition. His mom, Melissa, noted that Ainsley is unusually patient, surely an essential quality for both cabinetmakers and shepherds.

Congratulations, Ainsley.

Full results of the wool show are as follows:

Ewes:

• Overall Grand Champion Fleece and 1st Place – Ainsley Diehl

• Overall Reserve Champion Fleece and 2nd Place – Blackman Columbias

• 3rd Place – Burleigh Diehl

• 4th Place – Blackman Columbias

• 5th Place – Rhylee Diehl

• 6th Place – Blackman Columbias

• 7th Place – Tim Rostad

Rams:

• 1st Place – Grace Rooney

• 2nd Place – Timber Coulee

COLUMBIA SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR DIRECTORY

California

Grace Hayes

Hailee Luiz

Illinois

Mallory Corzatt

James Davis

Morgan Davis

Chloe Nelson

Indiana

Nash Arthur

Carly & Kate Bruner

Keegan Lantzy

Sidney Lantzy

Makenna Modlin

Iowa

Norah Fox

Elizabeth Thiesen

Jackson Thiesen

Kansas

Hattie Hendricks

Minnesota

Redd Barsness

Kale Geiser

Benjamin Haffner

Athena Hoernemann

Emma Olson

Macoy Thiesen

Missouri

Rylie Schmitt

Montana

Allie Clairmont

Ainsley Diehl

Burleigh Diehl

Presley Diehl

Rhylee Diehl

Kenley Hart

Tuff Hart

Jordan Leach

Grace Rooney

Tim & Terri Rostad

Nebraska

Tamika Lynn Eastman

CSBA AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 15TH

North Dakota

Cooper Bredahl

Kashtyn Bredahl

Kenadi Bredahl

Ohio

Cortney Copeland

Megan Inbody

Zane Newland

Texas

Carter Henkel

Conrad Henkel

Crockett Henkel

Penelope Henkel

Utah

Maddie Cragun

Alyston Gull

Danlee Jarvis

Wisconsin

Courtney Bauck

Seth Bauck

Wyoming

Sy Blessing

Lily Crago

Adam McCorkle

Rachel Sweet

• The CSBA Ambassador is a unique way to promote the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association

• Candidates must be 14 years of age and not more than 21 years

• Duties include assisting with a variety of shows and public events

• A stipend is available to cover expenses to attend NAILE in Louisville in November

• Questions? Contact Holly Courtney, Youth Committee Chair

COLUMBIA SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION

SENIOR DIRECTORY

California

Ron & Andrea Brandt

212 Seventeen Mile Drive Pacific Grove, CA 93950 209 704 1073

RBrandt2141@gmail.com

Samuel Cooper 2351 Webb Ranch Road

Redwood Valley, CA 95470 707 489 1003 horsenaroundus@yahoo.com

Tammy Luiz 8234 Hwy A 12

Montague, CA 96064 530 598 5274 scrappinewe@gmail.com

Kevin & Edie Moberg PO Box 208 Chicago Park, CA 95712 530 263 7870 mobergcolumbias@gmail.com

Powell Sheep Co PO Box 183

Ramona, CA 92065 760 789 1758

Hailey Rose 3340 Sunny View Court

Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707 206 2378

Jeff Stackhouse PO Box 237

Montgomery Creek, CA 96065 530 945 9620

jwstackhouse@gmail.com

Evan & Bobbie Winn 13118 Apple Rd Wilton, CA 95693 916 687 6918

b_Winn@frontier.com

Colorado

Roberta & Ashlie Chase 59700 E 88th St Strasburg, CO 80136 303 622 6912 ashlie.chase@yahoo.com

High Rocky Farms 2855 Otis Ct Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 303 241 7027

chrislachman@yahoo.com

Jolly Columbias 1750 CR 33 Del Norte, CO 81132 719 850 8456 jollyfr5@gmail.com

Idaho

Debra N Mittelstadt 2141 E 4100 N Filer, ID 83328 208 326 4292

laughingstock@filertel.com

William & Peggy Rickabaugh

457 Ben Morris Road

Priest River, ID 83856

208 263 9381

rickwoodfarm@aol.com

Illinois

Barr Farms Columbias

15382 Waterman Rd

DeKalb, IL 60115

815 758 5414

barrfarms1@frontier.com

Cruit Sheep Farm

1828 County Highway 5 Findlay, IL 62534 217 756 3265

Dcruit@consolidated.net

Ronald L Deppermann 15327 W Smithville Rd

Hanna City, IL 61536 309 565 4669

Rdeppermann@yahoo.com

Michael Geerts 14287 Covell Rd

Morrison, IL 61270 815 772 3050

mgeerts55@hotmail.com

Manda Geerts Davis 7643 E Sandwich Rd

Hinckley, IL 60520

815 499 8112

mandageerts@hotmail.com

LG Columbias 602 Kiwanis CT #3

Freeport, IL 61032 815 505 4038

jere_2201@yahoo.com

Jessica Manthe 23526 N 750 Ave

Kewanee, IL 61443

309 854 3905

jmanthe13@yahoo.com

Indiana

Big Walnut Livestock

957 E CR 1100 N

Roachdale, IN 46172 765 376 0891

naknapp@bu.edu

David Bruner & Family

4159 N Hwy 231

Greencastle, IN 46135 765 653 7114

dbruner@mastenres.com

Tom Hendricks 7934 S Co Rd 475 E Cloverdale, IN 46120 701 371 8529

Clint Kauffman 105 N Franklin Winamac, IN 46996

574 946 3900

ckauffmanmd@gmail.com

Iowa

D A R Braet

308 Clinton St

Calamus, IA 52729

563 246 2668

FTW Sheep 1621 N 1st St

Sheldon, IA 51201 712 363 0765 jsfox.2013@gmail.com

Rob & Gail Travaille

5855 200th St

Sibley, IA 51249

712 758 3249

rgtrav1988@gmail.com

Kansas

Ryan & Lindsay

Hendricks

9931 Cavalry Rd

Leonardville, KS 66449

785 447 1117

IShowalot@hotmail.com

Tom & Gail Sloan 722 Hwy 40

Lawrence, KS 66049 785 841 1526

glsloan_ks@yahoo.com

Maine

Robin Beck

64 Record Rd Livermore Falls, ME 04254 207 233 0779

RockinSheepFarm@gmail.com

Massachusetts

Steven Hampson

27 Whitney Rd Shirley, MA 01464 978 761 5824 hampsonss@yahoo.com

Michigan

Betty J. Seelye

15627 Hersey Rd

Hersey, MI 49639

231 250 0333

Minnesota

Isaiah Bauck

38118 510th Ave

New York Mills, MN 56567

218 639 8484

Hoernemann Family

21180 Cty 4 Blvd

Zumbrota, MN 55992

507 259 7244

fivehacres@msn.com

JK Acres

2125 120th St

Balaton, MN 56115 952 356 5099

JKacres2015@gmail.com

Steven Alan Johnson 19461 473rd Ave

Madelia, MN 56062

507 317 2915

sajson791@gmail.com

Linda & Terry Johnson 27476 Farmview Rd

Winona, MN 55987

507 454 4115

johnson@hbci.com

Doug & Melanie Pamp 1237 290th Ave

Garvin, MN 56132 507 626 0301 pamp@westtechwb.com

Lyle Ruter & Family 15899 61st St New London, MN 56273 320 905 6679 tell.ruter@tds.net

Spray Sheep Co 10075 40th St NW Milan, MN 56262 320 269 9644 pateespray @hotmail.com

Leland C Thiesen & Sons 39737 Hwy 71 Windom, MN 56101 608 574 9410

bthiesen@hanorusa.com

Rud Wasson 18815 Co Rd 4 Osakis, MN 56360 320 808 9201 rudwasson@hotmail.com

Charles & Louise Worm

82189 420th Ave Lakefield, MN 56150 507 360 2160

ariesacres@gmail.com

Missouri

Mark Eagleson 4002 NE State Route BB Butler, MO 64730 701 658 9208

eagledoggnd@yahoo.com

D G & June Ann Ledford

15333 St Hwy 129 Unionville, MO 63565 660 947 3404

ledfordj@nemr.net

Raspberry Meadows Farm 5783 Hwy H Leasburg, MO 65535 573 245 6851

rmfsheep@centurylink.net

Montana Blackman Columbias

2987 Craig Frontage Rd Wolf Creek, MT 59648 406 235 4227

rainablackman.kma.1967@ gmail.com

Loni Blackman 2987 Craig Frontage Rd

Wolf Creek, MT 59648 406 235 4227

R Jean Blackman 2987 Craig Frontage Rd

Wolf Creek, MT 59648 406 799 4727

Faith Gasvoda

14686 Judith Landing Rd

Big Sandy, MT 59520 406 386 2228

faithg1166@gmail.com

Pat and Bev Gibbs

513 Van Norman Road

Jordan, MT 59337 406 557 2852

patbevgibbs@gmail.com

Hart Sheep Co

74 Truly Loop

Great Falls, MT 59405 406 736 5750

hartsheepcollc@gmail.com

Douglas Hitch PO Box 368

Hobson, MT 59452 406 423 5651

dhitch@itstriangle.com

Crossroad Columbias PO Box 252

Simms, MT 59477 406 264 5989

supersheepish@gmail.com

Ashlin O’Connell 203 Armstrong Rd

Cardwell, MT 59721 406 599 0454

aboconnell@gmail.com

Timber Coulee Columbias PO Box 129

Dallas & Melissa Diehl 454 Flynn Lane

Townsend, MT 59644

Margaret Eller 415 Knapstad Rd Sun River, MT 59483 406 264 5426

margareteller415@gmail.com

Sunburst, MT 59482 406 937 2775

sheepherder1957@gmail.com

Nebraska

Murray E Haugen

Box 432

Deshler, NE 68340 402 460 7095

murrayhaugen7095@gmail.com

K & S Columbias

427 Hat Creek Rd

Harrison, NE 69346

308 672 6772

marepwr@gmail.com

Littlefield Family Farm

521 24 1/2 Rd

Surprise, NE 68667

402 526 2240

michaelrlittlefield@yahoo.com

New York

W Keith Stumbo & Family PO Box 121

Honeoye, NY 14471

585 367 2775

sheepkath@aol.com

North Dakota

Kaiden Bredahl

6273 57th St NW

Berthold, ND 58718

701 578 5679

Scott Bredahl 6273 57th St NW

Berthold, ND 58718

701 578 5679

Diamond B Livestock 6273 57th St NW

Berthold, ND 58718 701 578 5679

Dina, Sabrina & Wyatt Dunlop PO Box 812

Rolla, ND 58367 701 477 2829

Fred & Kay Eagleson 2562 85th Ave SE

Buchanan, ND 58420 701 252 2621

Billie Estridge 3491 112th Ave SE Valley City, ND 58072 541 480 1340

tcf@cbbmail.com

Lynn Frey 1219 55th St N Granville, ND 58741 701 720 5036 lynnhartmut@srt.com

Geneva Hills Farm 3491 112th Ave SE Valley City, ND 58072 701 840 7598

genevahillsfarm@gmail.com

Don Lawson

6877 Co Rd 134

Flasher, ND 58535

701-527-0839

skoobydon@westriv.com

North Dakota State Univ PO Box 6050

Fargo, ND 58108

701 205 9764

Steve.e.anderson@ndsu.edu

Hettinger Research Center PO Box 1377

Hettinger, ND 58639 701 567 4323

christopher.schauer@ndsu.edu

Brian Troxel

1505 Laurel Lane

Minot, ND 58703

Ohio Cobb Columbias

4590 TR 135

McComb, OH 45858

419 957 6046

cobbsheepfarms@gmail.com

Thomas Conner & Family

15846 Cromley Rd

Ashville, OH 43103 614 332 2223

tommyc31@yahoo.com

Cortney Copeland

7476 Co Rd 23

Lewistown, OH 43333 937 596 6384 mcopeland1966@gmail.com

Mike Copeland 7476 Co Rd 23

Lewistown, OH 43333 937 596 6384 mcopeland1966@gmail.com

Eugene Dumbaugh & Family

4547 SR 61 S Rt 1 Mt Gilead, OH 43338 419 946 5203

Moenter Homestead 4721 Devil’s Hole Rd

Pemberville, OH 43450 419 261 9555 michael.moenter@gmail.com

Seifert Farms

22200 Leymore Rd

Luckey, OH 43443 419 601 0538 adseifert22@yahoo.com

David Sherrick & Family

4433 E State Rd Lima, OH 45807 419 643 4357 clsherrick41@gmail.com

Oregon

Janelle Cornett

2050 NE Raleigh St

Portland, OR 97209

Brendan Murphy 35179 Riverside Dr SW

Albany, OR 97321

R & C Columbias

6995 Enterprise Rd Dallas, OR 97338 503 357 4152

r.c.columbias@gmail.com

Zane Van Horsen 35179 Riverside Drive SW Albany, OR 97321

541 223 8452

zane@ironwater.com

Pennsylvania

Bruce L Snyder 10257 School House Rd

Kutztown, PA 19530 610 285 6570

South Dakota

Peterson Sheep Co 803 23rd St NE

Lemmon, SD 57638 701 376 3115

peterson@sdplains.com

Pfleger Family Columbias

15159 224th St Box Elder, SD 57719 559 281 3511

kellypfleger@gmail.com

Scofield Family

Livestock 46792 228th St

Colman, SD 57017

6058649899

codyscofield@yahoo.com

Steinmetz Columbias PO Box 1239

Hot Springs, SD 57747

605 490 3015

lns@goldenwest.net

Texas

Central Texas Columbias

7200 FM 2125

Brownwood, TX 76801 325 998 8447

Walter Gerhart Box 247 Lawn, TX 79530

325 660 6114

walter.gerhart@gmail.com

Utah Hanna Sheep Co 1830 E 5000 S

Price, UT 84501 435 650 5445

C.Hanna83@hotmail.com

Jarvis Sheep Co 2049 W 4000 S

Spanish Fork, UT 84660 801 376 1183

jsandra8335@gmail.com

Holly Courtney 317 W Cherry St

Grantsville, UT 84029 435 840 4118

hcourtney@ascentutah.com

Pitt Family Columbias 317 W Cherry St

Grantsville, UT 84029 435 840 4118

pfc.columbias@gmail.com

Kyle & Paige Roath PO Box 698

Coalville, UT 84017 801 244 1514

paigeroath@yahoo.com

Woolstenhulme Bros

1969 S Hoytsville Rd

Coalville, UT 84017

435 336 2075

columbiasheep84@gmail.com

Washington

Daniel D Charlton

4042 Charlton Rd

Ellensburg, WA 98926 509 929 1884

charltoncolumbias@hotmail.com

Kevco Inc

2204 Riggs Rd Touchet, WA 99360 509 394 0242

sheep2047@yahoo.com

Wisconsin

Courtney Bauck

124 N Beach St Plainfield, WI 54966 715 340 4812

sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com

Seth Bauck

124 N Beach St Plainfield, WI 54966

715 340 4812

sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com

Carol A Falk

E1114 Lone Pine Rd

Waupaca, WI 54981 715 281 8262

Sara Hildebrandt

124 N Beach St Plainfield, WI 54966 715 340 4812

sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com

Troxel Columbias N6217 9th Ave Plainfield, WI 54966 715 335 6854 (Farm)

sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com

Laura Troxel 1727 Divison St Stevens Point, WI 54481 617 894 3505 yobe44@gmail.com

Wyoming

A & K Columbias 753 Morrisey Rd New Castle, WY 82701 307 746 9416

rawehri@gmail.com

Bappe Columbias 582 8 Mile Rd Riverton, WY 82501 307 856 6500 bappefarm@gmail.com

Bell Columbia’s 594 S Turnercrest Rd

Gillette, WY 82718

307 358 2188

klbsooner30@yahoo.com

Weston Borcher 1330 Lane 10 Powell, WY 82435

307 272 5285

borcher_23@hotmail.com

Bryce McKenzie 550 S Pinnacle Dr

Buffalo, WY 82834

307 684 1578

bamcolumbias@yahoo.com

Adam McCorkle 361 Elm St

Buffalo, Wy 82834

307 620 2226

mary@themccorkles.net

Leonard & Kristina

Noyce PO Box 573

Wheatland, WY 82201 307 331 2798

hilltopfarmwy@gmail.com

Rocking Star Columbia’s 594 Turnercrest Rd

Gillette, WY 82718

307 358 2188

National Columbia Show & Sale to Be Held in Spencer, Iowa

The 2023 NSS will be held at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Spencer, Iowa. Spencer is in northwest Iowa adjacent to the Okoboji Lakes area. The “Lakes” area is a popular summer vacation destination that includes the towns of Spencer, Milford, and Spirit Lake. The 2017 NSS was held at the fairgrounds in Spencer. The fairgrounds is home to the Clay County Fair held in early September which is visited by 300,000 fairgoers each year. Throughout the remainder of the year, the fairgrounds and Spencer Convention Center is a busy place with an activity scheduled nearly every week.

The 2023 NSS schedule will not change (the tentative schedule can be found on the inside back cover.) The feature “pop up,” or educational workshop on Wednesday afternoon, will be an artificial insemination workshop on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Jim Schoelerman DVM will host the workshop. He has extensive experience in AI and will double as the NSS official veterinarian.

Rob Zelinsky will place the production, natural colored, open, and futurity comeback sheep. Rob is from Brookings, SD. Rob is the Account Manager with Hubbard Feeds. Fred Eagleson, long-time Columbia breeder from Buchanan, ND, will work the wool show.

SHEAR PRODUCTION SHEEP AFTER JANUARY 1, 2023

• Production rams and ewes need to be sheared AFTER January 1st. You, as the consignor, can decide the date but be sure it is after the first of the year.

• The NSS Committee has made a significant change to the Production show. Production sheep MAY BE SHOWN with wool on the poll and legs. The change is made to improve the marketability of the production sheep. Consignors should still focus on providing Production Data as the major focus for selling their production sheep. Body wool length may have a maximum variation of 3/8” over the entire body.

Champion Ewe Lineup at the 2022 NSS.

2023 Fleece Sale to See a Time Change

• The Fleece Sale will enter its third year at the NSS. The Fleece Sale is an outstanding way to publicize Columbia wool in the wool crafter, fiber, and artisan markets. The Wool Show is Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 - all Wool Show fleeces will be on display until noon on Friday, June 9.

• The sale fleece must be shorn within a year of the NSS Wool Show.

• Fleeces must be entered in the NSS Wool Show as a prerequisite to consign to the Fleece Sale. Enter online by April 15th, 2023. (Wool Show participants may choose to sell or not sell in the Fleece Sale)

• It is highly recommended that Fleece Sale consignors take a little extra time to do some additional skirting their fleece after it is released from the Wool Show. Fleece preparation for the sale is a little different than for the Wool Show. The Fleece Sale Committee will be available to help guide you, or contact Zane Van Horsen for tips and help.

• Potential buyers are looking for a product that meets their wants and needs. An information card with a photo of the fleece will be posted online for bidders. The information card provides an evaluation of vegetable matter in the fleece, fiber strength, micron diameter, color/brightness of the fleece, and fleece size. High levels of VM may be a deterrent to bidders.

Wool Artisan Show

In 2017, we held an open art show at the NSS in Spencer. It was fun and very interesting with many pieces on display. Original artwork as well as historical items were brought in by CSBA members. We saw many Spencer “walkers, bikers, and runners” stop in to visit the NSS. The art show was viewed by many non-sheep people.

This year, we will do likewise. We invite you to participate in an Artisan Wool Show. You are invited to share your wool projects such as felting, knitting, crochetwork, wool garments, quilts, and more. Bring your item to Spencer and share your beautiful work. Let’s show off the beauty of wool!

Fleeces on display at the 2022 National Show & Sale

NATIONAL SHOW & SALE ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 15 ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 15!

Enter online at columbiasheep.org

($5 processing fee for mailed and written entries)

Entries received by April 15 will be listed in the printed sale catalog.

Hotels & Motels in Spencer, Iowa

The Spencer Chamber of Commerce is a sponsor and supporter of our National Show & Sale. These locations are members of the Spencer Chamber.

Holiday Inn Express and Suites

712-580-2200

www.holidayinnexpress.com/spenceria

916 13th Street SW

Features spacious guest rooms with 42” HDTV’s and free wireless internet, heated indoor pool, fitness center, meeting room, outdoor patio, and free Express Start Breakfast

AmericInn Lodge and Suites

712-262-7525 - www.americinn.com

1005 13th Street SW

Indoor pool, whirlpool, high speed wireless internet, enhanced continental breakfast

Spencer Inn & Suites

712-262-5742

www.econolodge.com/hotel-spencer-iowa-IA215

102 11th Street SW

Spacious rooms, free continental breakfast, free internet, non-smoking and smoking rooms available, family suites available, weekly rates available.

South T Motel

712-262-4620 - www.discoverspencer.com

1004 S Grand Avenue

Newly remodeled, non-smoking and smoking rooms available, free wireless internet, refrigerators and microwaves in all rooms, free in-room coffee, laundry service, pets allowed with permission, weekly and group rates.

Super 8

712-262-8500 - www.super8.com

209 11th Street SW

29 Rooms. Completely remodeled, Free wireless internet, Free Super Start breakfast, refrigerator & microwave, non-smoking available.

• Book your lodging early. Spencer hosts a special “Flag Day” celebration at the same time we are at the fairgrounds.

• Camping is available at the fairgrounds. You can park an RV only steps away from the livestock arena. CONTACT CHARLIE to reserve your space. Camping is $25 per night for electricity and water and $17 per night for a primitive hookup.

• The bathrooms are newly renovated. They are larger and have multiple showers for women and men.

Thank you for your support!

ADVERTISE IN THE NATIONAL SALE ISSUE!

The upcoming issue of Speaking of Columbias will feature the National Sale Catalog and other pertinent information! Plus, be on the lookout for spotlights on members and other interesting Columbia news!

AD DEADLINE: APRIL 25

Contact Katherine Kuykendall at: 336/302-6162 (Call/Text)

katherinekuykendall@gmail.com

VIEW NAILE PHOTOS ONLINE!

NAILE Open Show Photographer: Meaganish Photography www.meaganish.smugmug.com

NAILE Junior Show Photographer: KAK Images - Katherine Kuykendall

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

DATE DAY TIME ACTIVITY

June 5 Monday 8 am Sheep may begin to arrive

June 6 Tuesday 5 pm Check-in for Open and Junior Sheep

June 7 Wednesday 10 am Junior Fitting Event

1 pm National Wool Show

2 pm Artificial Insemination Workshop

TBA Cornhole Tourney

June 8 Thursday 8 am Junior Show

3 pm Production Show followed by

Natural Colored Show

5 pm Annual Membership Meeting

6 pm Host Barbecue

June 10 Friday 8 am Futurity Comeback Show

9 am Open Sheep Show

Noon Fleece Sale goes live

6:30 pm Awards Banquet and Annual CSBA Auction

June 11 Saturday 10 am National Sale (Danny Westlake, Auctioneer)

BOOK LODGING EARLY FOR THE 2023 NATIONAL SHOW & SALE

Book your lodging early. Spencer hosts a special “Flag Day” celebration at the same time we are at the fairgrounds. Spencer has several hotels which vary in amenities and price. A quick search online is a good place to find your room - but don’t wait!

The Spencer Chamber of Commerce recommends the hotels listed on page 53.

CAMPING IS AVAILABLE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

Camping is available at the fairgrounds. You can park an RV only steps away from the livestock arena. CONTACT CHARLIE to reserve your space. Camping is $25 per night for electricity and water and $17 per night for a primitive hookup.

The bathrooms are newly renovated. They are larger and have multiple showers for women and men.