Speaking of Columbias - Winter 2023/24 - Breeders Directory

TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 67 - NUMBER 3 - BREEDERS DIRECTORY ISSUE 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 31 32 38 39 39

Letter from the President Secretary’s Message Letter from the Editor Member Information Lost Shepherd Top 10 Registrations & Transfers Board of Directors & New Members Christened Sheep Starter Flock Junior Directory Senior Directory Hettinger Columbia Ram Test Junior President Message Hailey Luis National Make It With Wool

FEATURES 14 18 20

Member Spotlight: Doug & Lindi Peterson Junior Spotlight: Grace Hayes Junior Spotlight: Alyston Gull

SHOWS & SALES 24 26 30

NAILE Junior Show Results NAILE Open Show Results National Western Results

NATIONAL SHOW & SALE 40 41 43

2024 NSS Reminders Become a NSS Sponsor NSS Tentative Schedule

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 42

Index of Advertisers

ON THE COVER:

The cover photo is credited to Manda Davis, Geerts Columbias. The photo captures the moment we see so often at this time of year.

Thank you Manda for reminding us of the peaceful moment we relish during lambing season.

Columbia Sheep Breeders Association P.O. Box 722 Lakefield, MN 56150 507-360-2160

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would like to welcome everybody into the new year and hopefully everyone had a great and safe holiday. For starters I want to make clear that no Board of Director will ever reach out asking for money donations or gift cards. Please all be aware of scammers as these emails/texts can look legitimate. If you ever have any concerns or questions about something you received that does not look right, please reach out to Charlie Worm or Myself. I would like to address another concern that we have heard, which is that of advertisement in the SOC. This was a conversation we had back in June when members were stating they still wanted paper copies of SOC. To avoid confusion, there are two options if you want to take out an ad in the SOC. The first option is to have someone build your ad for you; this is something that you will need to pay for. The second option is to create your own ad that needs no additional work, which is free. There are also options to take out a years worth of ads which will save you money in the long run and could be republished multiple times. If you have any additional questions when it comes to advertising in the SOC please reach out to Katherine Kuykendall or Charlie Worm directly.

With every new year comes new challenges.

The next challenge that we face will be this up-andcoming lambing season. Some of us have probably already started and some of us might not start for months. It doesn’t matter when you start, we all face challenges. I hope as members of the CSBA we can all work together to help each other out through these tough times during lambing. Sometimes we have a hard time talking about some of the issues we have during lambing, worrying that we aren’t doing something right. Personally, a few years back we had a problem with selenium in our grain. This was a new issue on our farm and took us a while to get to the bottom of it. This caused our ewes to not dilate correctly which caused many more issues as you can imagine. It was a tough lesson to learn and one we won’t forget. Selenium is now something that we are aware of and know a lot more about. My hope in sharing this story is that someone else out there can relate or has something they could share to help our community grow and produce healthy lambs.

Another challenge that we all face is the constant change in weather, globally. This past year in New England we had 17 out of 19 weekends where it rained. This made getting hay out of the fields more difficult and kept our pastors very wet. All the builtup water caused other health issues that we normally don’t see. Other parts of the country experienced droughts and high temperatures that they’ve never experienced in previous years. We all need to pay attention to our environment as it is very im4

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portant to all of us and needed to be able to raise this great breed of sheep. One word that comes to mind, that I wish for all of us, is adaptability. Our environment is constantly changing, just like in 2020 the year Covid changed how we sell our animals and fleeces to the public. These challenges that we face will be different from year to year and we need to be ready for the challenges to come. We need each and everyone of you to be successful and that is the only way that we will succeed as the great Columbia breed.

I want to congratulate everyone for the success over the last year. Not all of us got to the show ring to promote our Columbia breed but for those who did I want to say thank you for being out front and promoting. I also want to say thank you to all the people that put fleece first this past year. The Columbia‘s have a very strong place in this market but we need to keep promoting our fleeces and improving on them. I also want to say thank you to our breeders who are in the commercial market. I know the Columbia is a fast-growing breed, putting on an average of a pound a day. This makes raising Columbia’s something that the commercial breeder keeps an eye on.

We know that average daily gain it’s very important as it turns into profits in the end.

I want to wish everybody a happy 2024. Looking forward to seeing you all at our annual membership meeting this upcoming June in Utah.

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!

Steve H ampson

STEVE HAMPSON, MA 2020-22 CSBA PRESIDENT

SECRETARY’S MESSAGE

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y now, most of you are lambing or will be lambing soon. Good luck! The American Sheep Industry celebrates “Lamb Lovers” month during February.

This issue of the SOC features the CSBA membership. Thank you to all our members listed in this annual directory. Thank you for your support and continued interest in Columbia sheep. The membership directory can be found on our website as well.

As the new year begins, I want to remind members that we have a “MEMBERS ONLY PAGE” so you can keep updated on the CSBA financial reports, Board Committee work, and Board meeting minutes. To get your 2024 password, fill out the online form which you can find on the CSBA website www.columbiasheep.org. Keep in mind the CSBA follows the calendar year, as determined by the By-Laws.

This SOC comes to you a little late. My day job has been particularly demanding during the fall and winter. By day, I work as a crop insurance agent and risk management specialist. In our area, farmers experienced drought conditions for two growing seasons. 2023 was especially tough and our clients reported a record number of claims. We work with a little over 400 policies and over 90% had claims which amounted to a payout of over 10 million dollars. All of those claims required overtime and extra attention to strict deadlines. My apologies for the late issue.

The next SOC will be the Sale Catalog. It will be right on time with a release on May 15th. The Results Issue is printed in late August and covers the NSS and other show results. The Breeder’s Directory comes out at the first of the year so we can summarize year-end data and the NAILE. If you have special events or information to share with the CSBA, be sure to let me know. Contact me by email or phone.

Ch arles W orm

CHARLES WORM, MN CSBA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Happy 2024 from Wisconsin!

Although I’m sure many of you are at the height of spring lambing, I can’t help but look back on Louisville and the great breed shows we had. Congratulations to Elizabeth Thiesen on having Supreme in the Junior Show! Supreme at Louisville is such a highly sought after achievement, and I know the dedication it takes to get there. It was fun to witness.

I apologize for the delay on this issue. I’m intent on making the sale catalog issue timely, so be sure to get your information in! I’m excited for the trip out west. See you there!

Katherine Kuykendall

KATHERINE KUYKENDALL, WI EDITOR, SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS

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MEMBERS ONLY WEB PAGE Be sure to go to the CSBA website and fill out the 2024 PASSWORD request for the members “only” website. On the members page you can stay up to date with the CSBA Board minutes, Committee Reports, and Financial Reports.

CSBA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS ON! The annual Columbia Sheep Breeders membership drive is going on in February. Every member renewal will have their name put in a hat and a prize drawing will be on March 1st. Five prize gift certificates from Premier Supply will go to the lucky winners! Prizes are $500, $300, $100, $50, and $50. Membership can be paid online on the CSBA website or mail to the CSBA office.

THANK YOU GEERTS FAMILY COLUMBIAS Geerts Family Columbias donated the prize for the Louisville “Best Fleece.” Thank you for sponsoring the 2023 prize and for all of your past support.

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The 2023 NAILE Best Fleece award in the open show was presented to Addison Businger of Bluffton, Ohio on Businger 58.

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LOST SHEPHERDS

Evan Neumeister

November 21, 2005 - November 22, 2023

Evan Andrew Neumeister, age 18, of New Palestine, passed away November 22, 2023 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born on November 21, 2005, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Andrew Neumeister and Kelly Neumeister. Evan was in his senior year at New Palestine High School and had received his firefighter I & II Certifications. He was a member of Hancock County 4-H and enjoyed golfing and weightlifting. He loved spending time with his friends and family. Evan loved life and was fiercely loyal to his family and friends. He will be remembered mostly for his loving, witty, easy-going personality.

Evan is survived by his loving family including, father, Andy Neumeister of New Palestine; mother, Kelly Neumeister (Lloyd Arthur) of Greenfield; siblings, Jarrod Neumeister and Grant Neumeister of New Palestine, Evan Arthur and Nash Arthur of Greenfield; grandparents, Jim and Diana Mumaw of New Palestine, Robert and Connie Gambrel of New Palestine and Mary Neumeister of Indianapolis; aunts and uncles, Amy (Doug) Hunter of Greenfield, Chris (Christy) Mumaw of Greenfield, Ryan Neumeister of Fort Wayne, Anthony (Nicole) Neumeister of Greenfield, Stephanie Bridgewater of New Palestine, and Johnathan Neumeister (Elise Neyerlin) of Denver, CO, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Neumeister, and great-grandparents, Paul and June Neumeister.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Evan Neumeister Memorial Fund. Please mail gifts to the Community Foundation of Hancock County, 971 W. US 40, Greenfield, IN 46140 or make online.

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TOP 10 REGISTRATIONS, TRANSFERS & MEMBERSHIPS 2023 TOP 10 REGISTRATIONS BY STATE 2023

TOP 10 REGISTRATIONS BY MEMBER 2023

TOTAL REGISTRATIONS FOR THE YEAR: 990

TOTAL REGISTRATIONS FOR THE YEAR: 990

TOP 10 TRANSFERS BY STATE 2023

TOP 10 TRANSFERS BY MEMBER 2023

State Minnesota North Dakota Montana Utah Illinois Ohio Washington South Dakota Wyoming California Others

Registrations 182 155 85 85 80 71 51 44 36 35 166

TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE YEAR: 464

State North Dakota Minnesota Montana Kansas Wyoming California Utah Iowa Illinois South Dakota Others

Transfers 160 62 42 34 28 23 23 14 14 14 50

Member Registrations Geneva Hills Farm 47 Jarvis Sheep Co 43 Rud Wasson 41 Daniel D Charlton 39 Doug & Melanie Pamp 35 Lynn Frey 31 Leland C Thiesen & Sons 30 Peterson Sheep Co. 28 Fred & Kay Eagleson 26 Cruit Sheep Farm 25 Others 645

TOTAL TRANSFERS FOR THE YEAR: 464

Member Transfers Geneva Hills Farm 79 Fred & Kay Eagleson 49 Tom & Gail Sloan 25 Leland C Thiesen & Sons 24 Samuel Cooper 21 Bell Columbias 14 Rob & Gail Travaille 14 Margaret Eller 13 Peterson Sheep Co. 12 Charles & Louise Worm 11 Others 202

TOP 10 MEMBERSHIPS BY STATE 2023 TOTAL MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE YEAR: 174

State North Dakota Montana Ohio Minnesota Utah California Illinois Indiana Iowa Texas Wisconsin Others

Memberships

28 16 16 13 12 10 10 8 7 7 7 40

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Steve Hampson, MA

Vice President: Holly Courtney, UT

Mountain: Doelene Pitt, UT

East: Mike Moenter, OH

435-840-4118 hcourtney@tooeleschools.org Term: 2022-2024

978-761-5824 hampsonss@yahoo.com Term: 2022-2024

435-830-8430 Doelene.Pitt@gmail.com Term: 2022-2023

419-261-9555 michael.moenter@gmail.com Term: 2022-2023

Pacific: Zane Van Horsen, OR

At Large: Ashlie Chase, CO

Pacific: Ron Brandt, CA

At Large: Matt Jarvis, UT

303-990-0485 ashlie.chase@yahoo.com

541-223-8452 zane@ironwater.com Term: 2021-2023

209-704-1073 rbrandt2141@gmail.com Term: 2022-2024

801-376-1183 Jsandra8335@gmail.com Term: 2022-2024

Central: Scott Bredahl, ND

At Large: David Brown, ND

701-578-5679 bredahlscott7@gmail.com Term: 2021-2023

701-840-7598 genevahillsfarm@gmail.com Term: 2022-2024

Central: Sara Hildebrandt, WI

At Large: Hailee Hart, MT

406-736-5750 hailee.hart90@gmail.com

715-340-4812 sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com

Executive Secretary: Charlie Worm, MN

507-360-2160 charliew@extendedag.com

NEW MEMBERS NEW SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS Jackie Rosenbush, Sarona, WI Billiar Farms, Buhl, ID Double A Ranch, South Shore, SD 12

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NEW JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS Jamen Christensen, Spanish Fork, UT S.A. Smith, Sunburst, MT

Productive Purebred Columbias Valley City, North Dakota genevahillsfarm@gmail.com 701-840-7598

CHRISTENED SHEEP Assn. Number

Flock Number

Owner

Faith Gasvoda christened the following ram:

Y19432

Gasvoda 201

Faith Gasvoda

Leland Thiesen & Sons christened the following:

Y19748 Y18767 Y18769

Thiesen 2307 Thiesen 2212 Thiesen 2218

Leland Thiesen & Sons Leland Thiesen & Sons Leland Thiesen & Sons

Christened Name

Jokes On You Cool Reputation Spice Dakota Gold

Doug & Melanie Pamp of Pamp Columbias and Black Kettle Natural Coloreds Christened the following:

Y19435NC

Chase G2257RR

Black Kettle Natural Coloreds

Black Kettle’s Satank

This is a spelling correction of the name from the last issue.

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f you attempt to locate a town called “Petersonville” in North or South Dakota, you will not find it on a map of either state. However, if you ask a local or, better yet, an old-timer in Lemmon, South Dakota, they will be quick to share a bit of history about “Petersonville.”

Despite being named after its founder, George Ed Lemmon, the Lemmon area was homesteaded by a large populace of immigrants with the name Peterson.

Thus, the tag name and where Peterson Sheep Company has its roots.

Doug and Lindi Peterson reside on the same ranch homesteaded by Doug’s great-grandparents.

By their proximity to Lemmon the Peterson’s post office address places them in South Dakota.

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North Dakota. Doug and Lindi are happy to be identified with both locales.

Doug was serious about sheep at an early age. Doug’s dad had sheep, but Doug wanted a more serious future with sheep. Doug admits he “bugged” his dad so he could raise five bum lambs from a neighbor. Those bums transitioned into a 4-H project. Later, Doug made his first major investment when he acquired five gate-cut ewes from Peter Schmaltz, a Columbia producer in the Hettinger area. However, his starter flock was missing a ram. So, Doug found help from LeRoy Johnson who, at the time, was the shepherd at the Hettinger Research Station.

LeRoy loaned Doug a ram to get him started. But, most imporDoug & Lindi Peterson received the National Champion Ewe Award at the 2023 National Show & Sale, pictured with Ambassador Alyston Gull.

The Petersons exhibited the 2023 National Champion Ewe at the National Columbia Show & Sale.

In addition to raising Columbias, the Petersons also raise and exhibit Hampshire sheep, including the 2019 Reserve National Champion Ram at NAILE.

tantly, LeRoy provided the inspiration, expertise, and guidance that propelled Doug into the sheep industry. Doug considers LeRoy to have been one of his closest friends and mentor.

The Petersons agree that they raise “their kind of sheep.” They have produced outstanding results in the Hampshire, Suffolk, and Columbia show rings. Peterson’s genetics can be found in countless pedigrees in all three breeds. Many producers have profited from the Peterson “kind” of sheep. Today, about one-third of the Peterson flock is purebred.

When Lindi and Doug married, Lindi brought even greater energy and enthusiasm to the ranch and sheep business.

The sheep were their livelihood and they shared, and continue to share, in all aspects of the operation. The Peterson homestead was the perfect location to raise their two sons Bryan and Scott.

It was not unusual to see Lindi “toting” kids, and later grandkids, while she was attending to sheep chores. Even today, they maintain a large home so, as Lindi says, “Everyone can come home at the same time.”

The Peterson’s sheep numbers have varied over the years from 1,000 ewes (to lamb out) to the current flock size of five hundred ewes. They have commercial ewes and purebred Hampshire, Suffolk, and Columbia ewes. Both Doug and Lindi agree that the Columbia ewes are superior to the commercial or the other purebreds. As advertised, the Columbias are easier to manage, are docile and handle better in jugs, have better milking ability, and are caring mothers. Lindi is always quick to mention that she “loves her Columbias!”

Among the challenges faced in today’s sheep industry, they feel the demise of the range ram business has been the most impactful to their Columbia business in range territory. Currently, they sell about ten range rams annually as compared to forty or more in years past.

Both agree that when shearers started to be particular about the size to shear, the larger breed range ram business dried up. They also understand the challenges of the wool market. Fortunately, they are located within 150 miles of the Center of the Nation warehouse in Bel Fouche thereby making their marketing a bit easier.

The Petersons attended their first National Columbia Show and Sale in 1988 in Wausau, Wisconsin. They have been regular consignors since, consistently winning Champions and Reserve Champions. Over the years, both have been active in the leadership of the Colum15

Doug in the lumber business and held a degree in Theological Studies. Bryan’s daughter, Kourtney, is the national director for a major corporation and Bryan’s son, Brandon, is a highly skilled welder.

The Petersons exhibited the 2019 National Champion Ram at the National Columbia Show & Sale.

bia Association. Doug was director for the Minnesota-Dakota Columbia Sheep Breeders which once represented a sizable membership from those three states. Doug recalls serving with icons of the breed; Marlin Burchill, Palmer Schonning, and Harold Osborne. Lindi served as a National CSBA Director. They are generous supporters of the CSBA and Junior Association. Three years ago, they donated the Junior raffle ewe lamb.

That lamb holds the record for most raffle tickets sold. Two years ago, they donated a fitting stand to raise Jr. Association funds. Lindi has added a Black Hills Gold necklace to be CSBA banquet auction for many years. They are Silver Booster Club Members. In 1996, Doug and Lindi were recognized as CSBA Member of the Year.

Doug and Lindi are proud parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents.

As Lindi shared, “All of them have gotten to be successful at the career they wanted.” Today, their son Scott is a teacher in Lemmon. His children include Brody, a dentist in Hettinger, and Braydon, a speech pathologist in Dickinson. Son Bryan was lost to a rare autoimmune condition ten years ago. Bryan worked with 16

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Four years ago, Cassidy Lobdell joined Peterson Sheep Company as their shepherd. Cassidy has become an integral part of the operation. Lindi says, “We could not do what we do without Cassidy.” Cassidy’s daughter Cari is a shepherd in training and is a joyful part of their family.

Doug keeps extremely busy off the ranch with their lumber yard/hardware store in Lemmon. He also oversees several hotel and housing investments in local communities. Lindi has an extensive cookie jar collection and doll collection. One of her rarest finds is a Charlie McCarthy doll made famous by ventriloquist, Edgar Bergen.

Both Doug and Lindi will tell you that their favorite sheep event—hands-down—is the National Columbia Sheep Show and Sale. They look forward to it every year.

They describe the NSS as a reunion of lifelong friends that they would not miss.

They will be in Spanish Fork to catch up with everyone again in 2024! They can hardly wait!

STARTER FLOCK DUE MARCH 1 The starter flock program is designed to provide a starting point for future Columbia producers. The application is due on March 1, 2024. The app can be found on the CSBA website under the tab “Starter Flock.”

Applicants can fill it out online or by hand and submit it to the CSBA office or David Brown, Chair of the Program.

The basic requirements are: • Minimum of 18 years old • Has not been a junior or senior member of the CSBA • Winner must attend the 2024 NSS • The Starter Flock includes 1 ewe lamb, 1 yearling ewe, and 1 brood ewe. All sheep will be registered and be at least a QR status.

• The recipient will receive a $500 voucher to purchase a ram at the 2024 NSS. • In 2025, the recipient will get a $250 voucher to use at the NSS. • In five years, the recipient will be asked to donate sheep back to the program.

• More details can be found on the CSBA website.

50 YEARS AT MINNESOTA STATE FAIR Charles Worm was recognized at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair for being a 50-year exhibitor. Those years include exhibition as a 4-H member, FFA member, participation as a FFA advisor, and as an Open Class sheep exhibitor.

Louise Worm was recognized for 50 years but her years were a few more at 56 years. She exhibited sheep as a 4-H member, FFA member, as an FFA advisor, and Open Class Sheep exhibitor. In 2022, Louise was recognized as the first female to exhibit livestock in the Minnesota FFA Show during the FFA’s 75th Livestock Show celebration.

Congratulations to Charles & Louise!

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JUNIOR SPOTLIGHT

Grace Hayes At the 2023 National Show & Sale, Grace was elected as the Vice President of the Junior Columbia Board of Directors. Read more about Grace below!

Age: 18 Hometown: Durham, California Grade & Career Plans: 12th grade.

I plan to be a veterinarian, for small and large animals.

My career goal is to have my own local vet office.

How and when did you get started showing sheep, and specifically Columbias?

I was in the foster care system at 3 and moved to Durham, where I am now. My family has raised Columbias for years, and I help my grandma feed the sheep every day for as long as I can remember. When I got old enough to show at my local fair I started showing them.

What has been your favorite part of being involved with the Columbia breed, and the sheep industry in general?

My favorite part has been being able to travel around showing my favorite breed.

What was your favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year in Spen‑ cer?

Becoming apart on the junior board, and being more involved with the other kids.

What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown?

My favorite sheep I’ve shown is my current yearling ewe, MingMing. She’s named after a character from my childhood show.

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What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep?

I play basketball and softball, and I love photography.

What’s something that your “Colum‑ bia family” would be surprised to learn about you?

I love Hamilton the musical.

What do you consider your proudest achievement?

Almost graduating high school.

What advice would you give to anoth‑ er young person getting started with sheep?

Stick with it, you won’t always win, but as long as you have shown to the best of your ability and given your all you have won.

Grace is pictured with the rest of the Jr Board at the 2023 National Banquet.

Early Mornings Country

Late Nights Pop

Lambing Season

Show Season

Beach Vacation

Mountain Vacation

Steak Showmanship State/Local Shows

Pizza Breed Classes National Shows

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Alyston Gull Now serving as the Columbia Ambassador, Aly is the daughter of Holly Courtney of Pitt Columbias.

Read more about Aly below!

Age: 14 Hometown: Tooele, Utah Grade & Career Plans: 9th grade. I plan to go to college for vet school and later go on to become a vet.

How and when did you get started showing sheep, and specifically Columbias?

I grew up raising Columbias with my grandpa and I have been showing Columbias for as long as I can remember. I started showing market lambs and goats at 8 years old.

What has been your favorite part of being involved with the Columbia breed, and the sheep industry in general?

My favorite part of being in the Columbia industry is that I get to make so many fun memories with the people I have grown up with.

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What was your favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year in Spencer?

Being crowned the 2023-2024 National Columbia Ambassador.

What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown?

My favorite sheep I’ve shown would have to be “Uno,” my futurity ewe.

What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep?

I play softball and volleyball.

What’s something that your “Colum‑ bia family” would be surprised to learn about you?

Something people I show with would be surprised to know about me is that going to the National every year is the highlight of my summer!

What do you consider your proudest achievement?

When one of my best friends Cortney Copeland got to hand her crown down to me for the Ambassador.

What advice would you give to anoth‑ er young person getting started with sheep?

For the younger showmen, my biggest pieces of advice I’d give is that everyone starts somewhere. You should never hang your head when you don’t win because the showman that won has been in your shoes before and it takes time.

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Lambing Season

Show Season

Beach Vacation

Mountain Vacation

Steak Showmanship State/Local Shows

Previous Columbia Ambassador Cortney Copeland hands the crown to Alyston Gull at the 2023 National Banquet.

Late Nights

Pizza Breed Classes National Shows

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THANK YOU FOR THE OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT OUR SHEEP FAMILY IS VERY SPECIAL TO US

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RESERVE CHAMPION IN & KY STATE FAIRS RESERVE NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE JR. SHOW FIRST EVER FUTURITY CHAMPION EWE - THANK YOU TO THE MANY SPONSORS FOR THIS!

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FOR OUR FAMILY IN MEMORY OF EVAN! AND WE APPRECIATE EVERYTHING. Arthur and Neumeister Boys Greenfield, IN lloydt@arthursinc.com | 317.696.7705

Thies en 2 309 CHAMPION YOUTH SHEEP EXPO, IN STATE FAIR & KY STATE FAIR CHAMPION WI - THIRD OVERALL CHAMPION AAJS, CHAMPION NAILE OPEN & JR SHOW

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2023 NAILE JUNIOR SHOW NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • LOUISVILLE, KY JUDGE: JAKE REISTER

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

JUNIOR EWE LAMBS (1/1 & LATER)

1. Sam Gullion (Thiesen 2252)

1. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2320)

JR RAM LAMBS (1/1 & LATER)

1. Nash Arthur (“Hoss” Thiesen 2309) Grand Champion Ram

2. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2303) 3. Nash Arthur (Bauck 23-39) 4. James Davis (Davis 2867)

2. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0464)

5. Addison Businger (Businger 60)

YEARLING EWES

7. Cortney Copeland (Frey 3-4)

Reserve Champion Ram

6. Morgan Davis (Geerts 2863)

1. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2212)

8. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0520)

2. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2218)

10. Addison Businger (Businger 59)

Grand Champion Ewe

3. Cortney Copeland (Borcher 2286) 4. Nash Arthur (Borcher 2148) 5. Sam Gullion (Bauck 22-36) 6. Sam Gullion (Geerts 2771)

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

1. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2259) Reserve Champion Ewe

9. James Davis (Chase P2302QR) BEST PAIR OF LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen 2. Nash Arthur

3. Grace Hayes

4. Cortney Copeland 5. Addison Businger

2. Megan Inbody (Eagleson 0152)

6. Morgan Davis

4. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2258)

BEST FLEECE

3. Morgan Davis (Hendricks 2136) 5. Cortney Copeland (Bauck 22-71)

7. James Davis

1. Addison Businger (Businger 59) SUPREME CHAMPION EWE OVER ALL BREEDS NAILE JUNIOR SHOW 2023

Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Columbia Ewe (Yearling Ewe) Congratulations, Elizabeth! A big win for Columbias on the biggest stage!

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GRAND CHAMPION RAM

RESERVE CHAMPION RAM

GRAND CHAMPION EWE

RESERVE CHAMPION EWE

BEST PAIR OF LAMBS

BEST FLEECE

Nash Arthur 1st Junior Ram Lamb

Elizabeth Thiesen 1st Yearling Ewe

Elizabeth Thiesen

Cortney Copeland 2nd Junior Ram Lamb

Elizabeth Thiesen 1st Senior Ewe Lamb

Addison Businger

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2023 NAILE OPEN SHOW NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • LOUISVILLE, KY JUDGE: JUSTIN BENZ

YEARLING RAMS

PAIR OF YEARLING EWES

1. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 244

1. Elizabeth Thiesen

Reserve Sr Champion Ram

2. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0344) SENIOR RAM LAMBS (9/1 - 12/31)

1. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 347)

Reserve Grand Champion Ram (Sr Champion)

2. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 302) EARLY JUNIOR RAM LAMBS (1/1 - 2/15)

1. Nash Arthur (“Hoss” Thiesen 2309) Grand Champion Ram (Jr Champion)

2. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 351)

3. Peterson Sheep Co. (Peterson 23150) 4. Mike Moenter (Moenter 3110)

LATE JUNIOR RAM LAMBS (2/16 & LATER)

1. Peterson Sheep Co. (Peterson 23205) Reserve Jr Champion Ram

2. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0464) 3. Addison Businger (Businger 58) PAIR OF RAM LAMBS

1. Charles & Louise Worm 2. Peterson Sheep Co. YEARLING EWES

1. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2212) Grand Champion Ewe (Sr Champion)

2. Charles & Louise Worm 3. Mike Moenter

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

1. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2258) Reserve Sr Champion Ewe

2. Megan Inbody (Eagleson 0152)

3. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 328) 4. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 329) 5. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2259) 6. Mike Moenter (Thiesen 2250)

7. Cortney Copeland (Bauck 22-71) 8. Arthur Nelson (Peterson 22308) JANUARY EWE LAMBS

1. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2303)

2. Peterson Sheep Co. (Peterson 23101) 3. Cortney Copeland (Frey 3-4) FEBRUARY EWE LAMBS

1. Nash Arthur (Bauck 23-39)

Reserve Grand Champion Ewe (Jr Champion)

2. Peterson Sheep Co. (Peterson 23143) Reserve Jr Champion Ewe

3. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 363)

4. Cortney Copeland (C Copeland 0520)

2. Mike Moenter (Pitt 3322)

5. Leland Thiesen (Thiesen 2322)

4. Elizabeth Thiesen (Thiesen 2218)

7. Addison Businger (Businger 59)

6. Mike Moenter (Pamp 2004)

9. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 369)

3. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 1640)

6. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2320)

5. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 1728)

8. Mike Moenter (Moenter 3208)

7. Cortney Copeland (Borcher 2286)

10. Addison Businger (Businger 60) MARCH EWE LAMBS

1. Leland Thiesen (Thiesen 2323) 26

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2. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 379) 3. Charles & Louise Worm (Worm 381)

GRAND CHAMPION RAM

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM

Nash Arthur 1st Early Junior Ram Lamb

Charles & Louise Worm 1st Senior Ram Lamb

JUNIOR CHAMPION RAM

SENIOR CHAMPION RAM

GRAND CHAMPION EWE

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE

Elizabeth Thiesen 1st Yearling Ewe

Nash Arthur 1st February Ewe Lamb

SENIOR CHAMPION EWE

PAIR OF EWE LAMBS

1. Leland Thiesen

2. Peterson Sheep Co.

3. Charles & Louise Worm 4. Grace Hayes

5. Elizabeth Thiesen

6. Cortney Copeland 7. Mike Moenter

JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE

BEST FLEECE RAM OR EWE

Addison Businger (Businger 58) FLOCK

1. Charles & Louise Worm 2. Mike Moenter

PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Charles & Louise Worm

8. Addison Businger

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RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION RAM

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION RAM

RESERVE SENIOR CHAMPION EWE

RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE

Charles & Louise Worm 1st Yearling Ram

Grace Hayes 1st Senior Ewe Lamb

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Peterson Sheep Co. 1st Late Junior Ram Lamb

Peterson Sheep Co. 2nd February Ewe Lamb

1ST FLOCK & PREMIER EXHIBITOR

Charles & Louise Worm

BEST FLEECE

Addison Businger

2023 JACKPOT FUTURITY SHOW The Jackpot Futurity Show was held following the Open Show in Louisville. Any junior member who owned a 2023 Futurity Lamb was eligible. $2,500 in prize money was awarded, with $500 guaranteed to the top Futurity ewe lamb.

FUTURITY COMEBACK SHOW

1. Nash Arthur (Bauck 23-39)

2. Cortney Copeland (Bauck 22-71) 3. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2258) CONGRATULATIONS NASH ARTHUR!

4. Grace Hayes (Thiesen 2320) 5. Cortney Copeland (Frey 3-4)

VIEW & PURCHASE NAILE PHOTOS ONLINE:

NAILE Open Show Photographer: Simplicity Creative (Morgan Hauger) www.simplicitycreative.com

NAILE Junior Show Photographer: KAK Images (Katherine Kuykendall) www.kakimages.com

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2024 NATIONAL WESTERN DENVER, COLORADO FARM FLOCK OPEN DIVISION COMMERCIAL BREED - COLUMBIA EWE FLEECE

1. Gail Sloan, Lawrence, KS

2. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO 3. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO 4. Gail Sloan, Lawrence, KS

FARM FLOCK COMMERCIAL FLEECE 60’S (1/2 BLOOD) COMBING

1. Sloan Acres, Lawrence, KS

CARL OSBORN AWARD

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO CHAMPION FAMILY EXHIBIT OF 5 FLEECES - HANDSPINNING

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO JUNIOR WOOL SHOW CHAMPION COLUMBIA FLEECE

Calder Smith

2. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

OPEN COLUMBIA SHOW

FARM FLOCK COMMERCIAL FLEECE 58’S (3/8 BLOOD) COMBING

CHAMPION COLUMBIA RAM & EWE

1. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO 2. Sloan Acres, Lawrence, KS

GRAND CHAMPION FARM FLOCK COMMERCIAL FLEECE DIVISION

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO CARL OSBORN AWARD

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO HAND SPINNING OPEN DIVISION WHITE - 60-62’S (1/2 BLOOD) COMBING

1. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO WHITE - 56-58’S (3/8 BLOOD) COMBING

1. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO 2. Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HAND SPINNING - WHITE

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO CARL OSBORN AWARD

Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO

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Triple C Sheep Co., Strasburg, CO RESERVE CHAMPION COLUMBIA EWE

Victoria Gensback, SD Pictured Below - Congratulations to Triple C Sheep Co (Roberta & Ashlie Chase) on having the Champion Columbia Ram & Ewe at the 2024 NWSS!

COLUMBIA SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION

JUNIOR DIRECTORY California

Grace Hayes Hailee Luiz

Colorado

Calder Smith Sawyer Smith

Illinois

James Davis Morgan Davis

Indiana

Nash Arthur Carly & Kate Bruner Sidney Lantzy Makenna Modlin Jarrod Neumeister

Iowa

Norah Fox Elizabeth Thiesen Jackson Thiesen

Kansas

Hattie Hendricks

Minnesota

Montana

Jamen Christensen Alyston Gull Danlee Jarvis James Jarvis Maggie Jarvis

Nebraska

Courtney Bauck Seth Bauck

Tamika Lynn Eastman Marissa Rolle

Washington

Paige Anderson

Wisconsin

North Dakota

Cooper Bredahl Kashtyn Bredahl Kenadi Bredahl Ella Brown

Ohio

Addison Businger Adrianna Finley Monroe Groves Megan Inbody Zane Newland

Madycyn Leyk Gauge Leibl Macoy Thiesen

South Dakota

Missouri

Carter Henkel Conrad Henkel Crockett Henkel Penelope Henkel Matthew Priess

Rylie Schmitt

Utah

Lucas Arkell Ainsley Diehl Burleigh Diehl Rhylee Diehl Faith Gasvoda Emma Myhre Byron Roberts Grace Rooney S.A. Smith

Carrie Lobdell

Texas

CSBA SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

MAY 15, 2024

Download the PDF application or apply online at

www.columbiasheep.org

There, you can also view eligibility requirements and scholarship conditions.

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COLUMBIA SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION

SENIOR DIRECTORY

California Brandt Columbias 8856 Stanford Lane Durham, CA 95938 209‑704‑1073 RBrandt2141@gmail.com Ron & Andrea Brandt 212 Seventeen Mile Drive Pacific Grove, CA 93950 209‑704‑1073 RBrandt2141@gmail.com

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

Samuel Cooper 2351 Webb Ranch Road Redwood Valley, CA 95470 707‑489‑1003 horsenaroundus@yahoo.com

Roberta & Ashlie Chase 59700 E 88th St Strasburg, CO 80136 303‑990‑0485 ashlie.chase@yahoo.com

Tammy Luiz 8234 Hwy A‑12 Montague, CA 96064 530‑598‑5274 scrappinewe@gmail.com

High Rocky Farms 2855 Otis Ct Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 303‑241‑7027 chrislachman@yahoo.com

Kevin & Edie Moberg PO Box 208 Chicago Park, CA 95712 530‑263‑7870

Lorica Sheep Co 23555 Sweet Rd Calhan, CO 80808 210‑510‑9696 kazelie@protonmail.com

mobergcolumbias@gmail.com

Hailey Rose 3340 Sunny View Court Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707‑206‑2378

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Iowa Ruth Braet 308 Clinton St Calamus, IA 52729

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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

Idaho Billiar Farms 1518 E 3900N Buhl, ID 83316 Laughing Stock Farm 2141 E 4100 N Filer, ID 83328 208‑731‑9618 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 815‑499‑8050 mgeerts55@hotmail.com Manda Geerts‑Davis 7643 E Sandwich Rd Hinckley, IL 60520 815‑499‑8112

mandageerts@hotmail.com

Dave Kloostra 7064 Stallion Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025 314‑943‑1092 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 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

Kansas Ryan & Lindsay Hendricks 9931 Cavalry Rd Leonardville, KS 66449 785‑447‑1117 rhendricks@usbcc.com Tom & Gail Sloan 722 Hwy 40 Lawrence, KS 66049 785‑841‑1526 glsloan_ks@yahoo.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 CS Farms 11112 200th St NE

Thief River Falls, MN 56701

218‑639‑8484 dewdrop@lakesplus.com 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

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Doug & Melanie Pamp 1237 290th Ave Garvin, MN 56132 507‑626‑0301 pamp@westtechwb.com 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

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

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 Timber Coulee Columbias PO Box 129 Sunburst, MT 59482 406‑937‑2775

sheepherder1957@gmail.com

North Dakota

R Jean Blackman 2987 Craig Frontage Rd Wolf Creek, MT 59648 406‑799‑4727

Cade Bohlman 8860 25th St Sw Richardton, ND 58652 701‑300‑2745

Faith Gasvoda 14686 Judith Landing Road Big Sandy, MT 59520 406‑386‑2228 faithg1166@gmail.com

Bosch Family Farms 4093 58th St NE Knox, ND 58343 701‑583‑2586

Mark Eagleson 4002 NE State Route BB Butler, MO 64730 701‑658‑9208 eagledoggnd@yahoo.com

Pat and Bev Gibbs 513 Van Norman Road Jordan, MT 59337 406‑557‑2852 patbevgibbs@gmail.com

Scott Bredahl 6273 57th St NW Berthold, ND 58718 701‑578‑5679

Mary Greathouse 25593 State Hwy 149 Novinger, MO 63559

Hart Sheep Co 74 Truly Loop Great Falls, MT 59405 406‑736‑5750 hartsheepcollc@gmail.com

Charles & Louise Worm 82189 420th Ave Lakefield, MN 56150 507‑360‑2160 ariesacres@gmail.com

Missouri

marygreathouse10@gmail.com

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mykellbosch123@gmail.com

Jaden Deckert 16249 119th St NE Baldwin, ND 58521 701‑527‑2935

jaden.deckert@outlook.com

Diamond B Livestock 6273 57th St NW Berthold, ND 58718 701‑578‑5679

Fred & Kay Eagleson 2562 85th Ave SE Buchanan, ND 58420 701‑252‑2621

Jeremy & Kayla Knudson 501 151st Ave SE Blanchard, ND 58009 701‑430‑0131

Bradley Edin 11777 43rd St Se Valley City, ND 58072 701‑845‑5799

Caitlynn Krump 16985 95th St SE Hankinson, ND 58041 701‑242‑7496

Billie Estridge 3491 112th Ave SE Valley City, ND 58072 541‑480‑1340 tcf@cbbmail.com

Don Lawson 6877 Co Rd 134 Flasher, ND 58535 701‑527‑0839 skoobydon@westriv.com

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

Daryl Lies 22 Rice Lake Rd Douglas, ND 58735 701‑529‑4463

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

genevahillsfarm@gmail.com

Armin Heinle 550 9th Ave Se McClusky, ND 58463 701‑363‑2763 Mary Jane Henley 4947 50th Ave SE Streeter, ND 58493 701‑261‑7173 Elliot Iszler 23975 15th Street NW Baldwin, ND 58521 406‑586‑6400 Marlys Kippen 9475 County Rd 47 Bottineau, ND 58318 701‑228‑8123

Teryy & Julie Mangnall 11936 79th St SE Stirum, ND 58069 701‑678‑2168 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

Britni Schaible 6900 94th Ave SW Mott, ND 58646 701‑527‑5036 Dean Schlichting 1319 41st Ave NW Garrisson, ND 58540

Windy Prairie Ranch 11327 ND 5 NW Noonan, ND 58765 701‑641‑0602

Nebraska K & S Columbias 237 Evergreen 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 Hampshire Joseph Addario 393 Stage Rd West Nottingham, NH 03291 603‑566‑2659 pa.ja.personal@gmail.com

New York W Keith Stumbo & Family PO Box 121 Honeoye, NY 14471 585‑367‑2775 sheepkath@aol.com

Ohio Cobb Columbias 4590 TR 135 McComb, OH 45858 419‑957‑6046

cobbsheepfarms@gmail.com

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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

copeland13@embarqmail.com

Mike Copeland 7476 Co Rd 23 Lewistown, OH 43333 937‑596‑6384

mcopeland1966@gmail.com

Diller Sheep Farm 9490 Reservior Rd Harrod, OH 45850 419‑649‑3527 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 Lemoyne 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 36

Oregon 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

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

Lynne Dorward 10257 Schoolhouse Road Kutztown, PA 19530 610‑507‑2326 dorwardlynne@gmail.com

Caroline Frampton 678 W Erdway Tooele, UT 84074 435‑840‑4255

Bruce L Snyder 10257 School House Rd Kutztown, PA 19530 610‑285‑6570

Jarvis Sheep Co 2049 W 4000 S Spanish Fork, UT 84660 801‑376‑1183 jsandra8335@gmail.com

South Dakota Double A Ranch 15445 454th Ave South Shore, SD 57263 605‑949‑2034 abean4444@yahoo.com Peterson Sheep Co 803 23rd St NE Lemmon, SD 57638 701‑376‑3115 peterson@sdplains.com

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Holly Courtney 317 W Cherry St Grantsville, UT 84029 435‑840‑4118 hcourtney@ascentutah.org 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 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

sarahildebrant15@gmail.com

Jackie Rosenbush N2946 Hagen Drive Sarona, WI 54870 715‑469‑3644 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 Bryce McKenzie 550 S Pinnacle Dr Buffalo, WY 82834 307‑684‑1578

bamcolumbias@yahoo.com

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Advertise in all 3 issues in 2023 and receive a 10% discount!

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MAKE YOUR ENTRIES: OHIO SHOWCASE SALE Fellow Columbia Breeders, As spring lambs start to hit the ground, we would like to urge you to consider making an entry to the Ohio Showcase sale this year. With the increase in popularity, the sale venue is quickly filling up. To combat this, at their most recent meeting, the sales committee decided that if there are not at least 10 Columbias exhibited at the sale, they will no longer be apart of the sale. If this happens, the junior members will be the ones to suffer. This sale is early enough that juniors will have ownership of the animal before the cut-off for most states. They will also lose a chance to buy a futurity nominated ewe, as this is one of the 3 sales you can purchase futurity nominated ewes. So, as the lambing season continues, please think about making an entry at the Ohio Showcase Sale this year. For more information or any questions you may have, contact anyone at Select Livestock Services, LLC, or go to their website for updates www.selectls.net.

STANDOUT HETTINGER COLUMBIA RAM TEST In the words of Dave Pearson, Shepherd at the North Dakota Hettinger Research Extension Station, “This is the nicest group of Columbia rams that I can remember!

They are doing great.”

Fourteen Columbia rams are on the current Hettinger test. Producers entered are Luke Steinmetz, SD (2), Loni Blackman, MT (2), Timber Coulee Columbias, MT (3), NDSU-Fargo (1), Faith Gasvoda, MT (1), Geneva Hills, ND (1), Charles Worm, MN (2), and Hettinger (2).

The test began on September 21st, 2023, and concludes with the annual Ram Test Field Day on March 9th. Everyone is invited to stop by and see the new HREC sheep facility.

Dr. Chris Schaurer and Dave Pearson will share this year’s results and analysis of the data collected. Full results will be in the next issue of the SOC.

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JUNIOR BOARD: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Happy New Year, Columbia breeders! The Junior Board put in the work in 2023, and nothing is going to change in 2024.

After a successful North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE), my fellow board members and I have been hard at work planning for the upcoming National Junior Show this summer. We would like to thank everyone who has made monetary donations and helped organize activities so far. We could not do what we do without your support! With that being said, we are in need of some help. We are looking for a few breeders to bring an extra sheep or two for the fitting contest this year. If you would be willing, please contact me or any of the junior board members, we appreciate your support! We are also looking for award sponsors and monetary donations to help offset costs at the National this year. If you are willing to help with either of these requests, we greatly appreciate your support. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email or phone; all of my contact information can be found on the website underneath the Jr. Association tab. Please send any monetary donations directly to Charlie. Thank you all for supporting the Junior Association; we would not be here without you!

Cortney Copeland JUNIOR BOARD PRESIDENT CORTNEY COPELAND, OH

HAILEY LUIS PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL MAKE IT WITH WOOL Junior CSBA Association member, Hailey Luis, had the opportunity to participate in the National Make It Yourself With Wool event recently held in Denver. The MIWW is held in conjunction with the American Sheep Industry Convention.

Hailey won the California MIWW Junior Division which allowed her to advance to the national level. Hailey found it to be a wonderful learning experience and an even better opportunity to share a common interest with new friends from throughout the country. She is planning for next year already!

A wool felting workshop was held for participants.

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NATIONAL SHOW & SALE Reminders Check these off your list as you prepare for the 2024 NSS. ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 15th and CLOSE APRIL 15th.

We need Corn Hole boards—please bring yours for the Wednesday night tourney.

Book lodging early. Spanish Fork is located on the fringe of numerous National Parks visited by tens of thousands each year. Check out VRBO and AirBNB options for families and groups.

Wool Show fleeces must be shorn within 12 months of the show.

Production Ram and Ewes should be shorn on or after January 1, 2024. Wool can remain on the legs below and knee and hock and on the head/poll. Wool may not vary more than 3/8” over the entire body.

Junior Fitting Contest—Juniors are looking for 6 to 8 ewe lambs that can be fitted for the fitting event on Wednesday morning. Bring one from home or get yours fitted for the Junior or Open Show.

The 2024 Rules will be posted on the CSBA website as soon as they are approved. The rules will only be online this year and not included in the Sale Catalog.

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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.

BECOME A NSS SPONSOR The CSBA is honored to have producers sponsor the awards at the National Show and Sale. If you are interested in sponsoring any of the following, contact the CSBA office or your local director. We will recognize you at the annual banquet when the award is presented and named in the Results Issue of the SOC next August.

• Grand Champion Ram

• Champion Futurity Ewe

• Reserve Grand Champion Ram

• Champion Futurity Ewe – Comeback breeder

• Grand Champion Ewe • Reserve Grand Champion Ewe • Grand Champion Pair of Ewes • Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Ewes • Champion Natural Colored Ram • Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ram

• Champion Points Futurity Ewe • Champion Points Futurity Ewe – Comeback breeder • Champion Ewe Fleece – Live • Champion Ram Fleece – Live • Grand Champion Wool Show Fleece

• Champion Natural Colored Ewe

• Champion Wool Show Ram Fleece

• Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe

• Consignor’s Choice

• Champion Wool Show Ewe Fleece • Best Consignment

NSS FUTURITY FEE CHANGE New futurity fees were approved by the CSBA Board during its February board meeting.

The National Show and Sale Fee will be $35/head. All other approved sales will be $50/ ewe lamb. The approved sales include the Ohio Showcase, Midwest Stud Ram Sale in Sedalia, Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders Association, and all approved online sales.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Thank you for t! your suppor 22-23 Barn Talk Livestock 19, 42 Barr Farms Columbias 7

Black Kettle Natural Colored Columbias/Pamp Columbias

8

Geerts Family Columbias

13

Geneva Hills Farm

21

Jarvis Sheep Company

37

KAK Images

2

Peterson Sheep Co.

46

Pitt Family Columbias

5

Raspberry Meadows Farm

7

Roath Columbias

19

Thiesen Columbias

5

Danny Westlake Auction Services

7

Worm Columbias

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 22 Contact Katherine Kuykendall at: 336/302-6162 (Call/Text) katherinekuykendall@gmail.com

Back Cover Inside Covers 2 Page Spread Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page

$250 $350 $550 $300 $200 $100 $50

Please note there is a $70 design fee for full page ads and a $35 design fee for 1/2 page or 1/4 page ads, unless they are received in a print ready format.

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2024 NATIONAL COLUMBIA SHOW & SALE J U N E 5 - 8 , 2 0 2 4 • S PA N I S H F O R K , U TA H DATE June 5

DAY Wednesday

TIME 10 am 12 noon 1 pm 2 pm 6 pm

ACTIVITY Junior Fitting Event Ice Cream Social National Wool Show Educational Pop-Up Corn Hole Tourney

June 6

Thursday

AM 3 pm 6 pm

Junior Show Natural Colored Show followed by Production Show Host Barbecue

*Times are Mountain Daylight Time.

June 7

Friday

8 am 9 am 6:30 pm

Futurity Comeback Show Open Sheep Show Awards Banquet & Annual CSBA Auction

June 8

Saturday

10 am

National Sale (Danny Westlake, Auctioneer)

LOCATION:

LODGING:

SPANISH FORK FAIRGROUNDS 475 SOUTH MAIN

Located on the south edge of town

Spanish Fork is about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City on I-15.

See the beauty of U tah!

BOOK LODGING EARLY!

Visit the CSBA website to view recommended hotels in Spanish Fork, Payson, and Springville.

Utah has some of the most beautiful and unusual landscapes in the world. Why not visit these National Parks or attractions as a part of your 2024 NSS travels?

• ARCHES NATIONAL PARK

3 hours/183 miles from Spanish Fork

• BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK 3.5 hours/222 miles • ZION NATIONAL PARK

3.75 hours, 262 miles

• CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, 3.25 hours/198 miles • CAPITAL REEF NATIONAL PARK, 2.75 hours/172 miles • SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN RESORT, 28 miles • PARK CITY, 75 miles

• SALT LAKE CITY, 52 miles

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