February 2022 Shropshire Voice

February 2022

The

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VOICE Congrats to Parker & Haydan Lowrey at the State Fair of Texas!

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Shropshire Voice

Volume 42, Issue 1

February 2022

~ The Shropshire Voice ~

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

Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher

Board of Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association President Jim Gruenhagen (2015) 7622 Jersey Ridge Rd. Davenport, IA 52807 Vice President Mary Anne Keck (2022) 665 Niangua Rd Niangua, MO 65713 Rick Adams (2024) 10828 W 1000 S Rd Bonfield, IL 60913 Bill Bryant Jr (2023) PO Box 136 Fredericktown, OH 43019 Mandy Curtiss (2023) 1698 Nesbit Rd. Attica, NY 14011

Ashley Fuss (2023) 8608 Hunters Drive Frederick, MD 21701 Caleb Fritz (2023) 104 Sells Rd. Beech Bluff, TN 38313 Adam Moore (2024) 27568 Morgan Way Greentop, MO 63546 Jon Nicholson (2024) 906 Main St. South Windsor, CT 06074 Debbie Petzel (2022) 2037 180th Ave Centuria, WI 45824 Danny Rogers (2023) 2435 W McCracken Rd. Monrovia, IN 46157

Darrell Dockter (2022) 19411 S Carpenter Rd. Snohomish, WA 98290

Tom Slutz (2022) PO Box 177, 602 S Main St LaMoille, IL 61830-0177

Mike Elsbury (2023) 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140

Rick Whiting (2024) 1779 Green Rd. Martinsville, OH 45146

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Junior Activities For questions on any of the junior events for the Shropshire Association, contact: Taylor Young, Junior Assoc. President 913 Brothers Rd. Bell Buckle, TN 37020 tslivestock18@gmail.com __________________ Shropshire Voice

From president Jim Gruenhagen February 2022 knees down plus the wool cap defined I hope that everyone has had a nice lambas from the ears and poll forward. ing season so far with a lot of great ShropOther items on our agenda is to re-align shires running around. In Iowa we had one of the driest and warmest falls on record, but our board terms to match our by-laws. Our winter came in with a vengeance on New by-laws state that 15 board members from Year’s Day and hasn’t stopped yet. our nine districts will each serve I hope you attended our Zoom a three year term with each year Annual Meeting on Nov. 28. We having five directors elected. Curhad another nice attendance with rently we are in the process to over 30 members participating. I follow these by-laws by staggerwould like to thank both of our ing some of the upcoming years retiring board members off the of terms as we are not in compliboard. Retiring from the North ance today. We also will have the East Shropshire Association is Re Competition Committee do some Call, succeeded by Jon Nicholson.

Jim Gruenhagen discovery and diligence on DNA And, retiring from the Ohio Asram certification for the future. At sociation is RJ Creamer, succeeded by Rick this time I am not sure what the recommenWhiting. Let’s welcome Jon and Rick to the dations could or should look like but will be a National Board! discussion topic for future meetings.

All other open board seats were nomiThe Indiana Shropshire Association is nated and approved by the memberships.We hosting our National Shropshire Sale on April have several items on our agenda this year 23 at Greenfield, Ind. Mike Elsbury, Danny as was discussed at our annual meeting. Leg Rogers and the rest of the Indiana group are and belly wool seemed to be a hot topic at planning on a dinner on Friday night at the NAILE even though our Shropshire breed fairgrounds for all to enjoy. I hope to see as standards state the following. many there as possible as the Indiana group is also planning other activities that weekend.

Slick Shearing: The Ohio sales will once again be held on It is strongly suggested that all shropMay 14 at the Darke County Fairgrounds in shire sheep be exhibited slick shorn.

Greenville, Ohio.

Slick shorn is defined as being shorn Looking forward in visiting with you at completely to the hide within five days these upcoming sales! of the show date. The wool may be left Jim Gruenhagen from the rear hock down and the front

Webster Family SHROPSHIRES Bill, Ryan & Blake

413 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME • 207-831-0608 • stillweb1@gmail.com __________________ February 2022

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From secretary becky peterson It is good to be alive and well in this early part of January 2022. I hope everyone is doing well, staying safe and healthy during this difficult time. As to my monthly weather report, it has been pretty warm. I have never seen such mud on our place at this time of year. It turned cold overnight and the wet stuff has miraculously “dried up.” Then, some record cold, then some snow and ice; something for everyone in New England.

The Shropshire events at the North American went off well. The Junior Association was able to meet in person for a change and had a game event led by Junior Association President Taylor Young and Advisor Mary Anne Keck. Jeff Held sorted 197 head in the junior show on Sunday and made Jaedyn Slutz’s late junior ram lamb the Grand Champion Ram. Brenna Hubbard of Oklahoma topped the ewe division with her early yearling ewe.

All junior exhibitors were given a stadium blanket all decked out with a Shropshire wrapper.

The open show numbers took a bit of a hit as it was on Wednesday but had 119 strong entries. Jared Poynter handled them all and chose the same champions as were in the junior show. NAILE seemed to be suffering from some of the supply chain issues that has been plaguing us all but hopefully now has been able to supply the purple banners to those who won them.

The Shropshire Futurity wrapped up in Louisville, also. There had been 33 yearling ewes and 149 ewe lambs nominated at the spring sales with 92 of them purchased by juniors and 37 of those turned in point cards over the course of the summer and fall show season. When it was all done on _______ Page 4

Sunday, Nov. 14, the winning yearling was a ewe purchased from Westin Poynter at the Ohio Sale by Alivia Porter of Indiana.

The Overall Ewe Lamb and Midwest region winner was a fall ewe lamb from Step Ahead purchased in Ohio by Emily Stevens. The East Region was an R&A ewe lamb purchased by Addisen Nicholson at Ohio. Another ewe lamb from that sale won the West Division for Brenna Hubbard.

It is interesting to note that the gross sale of Futurity nominated ewes was $154,586 from all 13 spring online and live sales. Congratulations to all of the breeders and exhibitors of the winners and thank you to all for supporting the program.

Our registration and transfer numbers have recovered from last year and have continued right up through December 31 when I finished a lengthy project for Cody Hiemke and Fred Groverman.

They had imported semen from three New Zealand rams in 2019 and finally we were able to complete their pedigrees to allow five generations to show on their offspring. Thirty-eight individual sheep had to be entered correctly into the Shropshire system to make that happen. When all was said and done 89 animals were registered and 98 were transferred as part of a distribution of California and Wisconsin Shropshires around the country and into Canada. Twenty-seven were first generation offspring of these three rams. It will be very interesting to see where this goes and I sincerely hope that the project will be utilized as a source of some of the breed type pieces the breed seems to need at this time.

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tion about them will soon be available on the Shropshire website. As always, funding is needed for our junior programs and we will appreciate all support! The juniors are the future of this breed so it is the duty of the more experience breeders to lead and educate them about proper management, fitting, recordkeeping and showring ethics.

Please note that the 2022 National Shropshire Sale will be held with the Indiana Premier in Greenfield, Indiana on April 22 & 23. The Sale Committee there has been working hard to make the event

a popular success. `For information about the event, contact Mike Elsbury at elsburyfamily@aol.com. The Ohio Showcase will still manage to have a good sale in Greenville, Ohio in May without the National Sale label. Shrops will also be consigned at the Great Lakes Sale in Wooster, Ohio and the Mid West Stud Ram Sale in Sedalia, Missouri Hopefully we will all be able to get together this spring again for our Shrop flock talks and seeing some really good sheep. Stay healthy everyone!

2022 Committees of the ASRA Executive & By Laws Jim Gruenhagen - President Mary Anne Keck - Vice President Jim Percival - Past President Becky Peterson - Secretary Budget & Finance Adam Moore- Chair Ashley Fuss Becky Peterson Voice, Promotion & Fundraising Darrell Dockter - Chair Rinda Maddox Mary Anne Keck Debbie Petzel Shropshire Royalty Debbie Petzel - Chair Danny Rogers Ashley Fuss Robin Pardus Junior Mary Anne Keck - Chair Mandy Curtis Caleb Fritz Tom Slutz Junior President Taylor Young

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Futurity Caleb Fritz - Chair Danny Rogers Rick Adams Rick Whiting Mark McCabe Jon Nicholson Starter Flock Rick Adams - Chair Mandy Curtis Mike Elsbury Rick Whiting Jon Nicholson Competition Mike Elsbury - Chair Rick Adams Bill Bryant Adam Moore Rick Whiting Jon Nicholson Hall of Fame Tom Slutz - Chair Mandy Curtis Mike Elsbury Ashley Fuss

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2022 National Shropshire Sale April 21-23 Greenfield, Ind.

The Indiana Premier Sale runs in April at the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Indiana, 25 miles East of Indianapolis.This sale has run for several years and will serve as the National Shropshire Sale in 2022. The sale committee has been working hard to make this sale a viable venue and have enlarged the event to 3 days and will also include sales for Katahdins, Lincolns, Montadales and Oxfords. Shropshires should arrive on Thursday April 21, will show on Friday and sell on Saturday. Sheep equipment vendors will be on hand. A silent auction fundraiser will run during the event.

Shropshires will be judged on Friday with the Show starting at 11 AM. John Mrozinski of Rolling Prairie, Indiana will sort. Class winners will receive special awards from the Indiana group. The ASRA will provide banners for the Champion and Reserve Champion Rams and Ewes. Futurity Yearling Ewes and Ewe Lambs will be offered.

There will be a catered meal on Friday April 22 at 6 PM after the National Sale Show.

Each consignor will receive two tickets. It is likely that the 2022 Shropshire Royalty will be presented at this time as well as the new inductees to the Shropshire Hall of Fame.

Shropshires will have a Preview time on

Saturday morning. The entries will be displayed in judged show order and prospective buyers will have a chance to look at and handle them. The sale will begin at noon on Saturday with Brockton, Illinois’ Tucker Wood selling. Shrops will sell last in the order. Junior buyers can sign up for “Shropshire Bucks” sale credits totaling $1500. Credits will be drawn randomly and the Junior must be present to win.

Juniors purchasing Shropshires in the sale will be eligible to show them in the Noble T. Apple Junior Show one hour after the sale is over. The Indiana Association will sponsor special awards in this show.

Camping will be available on the grounds.

Also there are several motels available in Greenfield with close proximity to I-70.

Make your reservations now.

Fairfield Inn and Suites – 317-318-6006 Hampton Inn – 317-467-0700 Comfort Inn – 317-467-9999 Holiday Inn Express – 317-318-9859 Members and consignors should be receiving an email blast from the Shropshire office at entry time and a second one when the sale catalog is available.

For questions regarding this event, please contact the Shropshire office or Mike Elsbury at elsburyfamily@aol.com or 317-326-4461.

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Annual Meeting of the Members November 28, 2021 via Zoom

President Jim Gruenhagen called the Annual Meeting to order at 7 p.m. and introduced the 13 board members present; 20 other members joined the meeting by Zoom or phone.

Secretary Becky Peterson had sent the link to the Zoom meeting twice prior, as well as the minutes of the November 2020 Annual Meeting, via Zoom as well as the Financial reports. Rick Adams moved to accept these minutes as previously distributed. Adam Moore seconded. Motion passed.

Treasurers Report – A report as of October 31, 2021 was previously sent. Becky went through it and noted the total assets to be $63,183.43 and the total net income to be $10,336.62. She noted this was about $5000 over 2020 period and well ahead of the budget. She stressed that this is an expensive time of year, but the end of year should still be well in the black. A complete 2021 year-end report will be printed in the Voice in February.

Office statistics showed 2145 registrations in 2021 by October 31, 1150 transfers, 156 junior memberships, 165 returning senior memberships and 26 new adult members.

Mark McCabe moved to accept the Treasurers Report. Danny Rogers second. Motion passed.

Old Business, Committee Reports Voice & Promotion – Darrell Dockter spoke about the Voice as a promotional tool and asked all to participate to keep it financially secure. He thanked Rinda Maddox for her 30 years of dedication to its production.

Junior Activities – Mary Anne Keck thanked Taylor Young and Taylor Kemp for their work at the junior meeting at NAILE. It was well attended with nearly 40 kids enjoying the game activity and pizza. The group will continue to work on activities for the upcoming events.

Starter Flock – Rick Adams reported that the 2021 winner Arabella Knuth of Wisconsin was doing a good job. He remarked there was over $1500 raised for the project and it would _______ Page 8

be good to provide two awards in the coming year, one $1000 and one $500. The deadline for applications will be March 15. More funding is needed so that this program stays successful and brings new kids into the breed.

Shropshire Royalty – Deb Petzel stated that there were five youngsters chosen to represent the breed at events. They were active locally and helped a great deal in the Shropshire shows at the All-American Junior Show and NAILE. Competition – Mike Elsbury reported that there will be a Breed Type Education event at the National Sale in Indiana similar to previous years in Ohio. He also said that the committee has also been tasked with looking at the possibility of a Shropshire Sire DNA testing program this year.

Futurity – Caleb Fritz has been asked to chair the Futurity Committee to replace RJ Creamer who has stepped down as a director.

He gave a summary of the futurity nominations in 2021 showing 182 total ewe nominations with 92 purchased by juniors and 37 ewes tracking points. Total payout for ewe lambs will be $2980; for yearling ewes $396.

Becky reported $154,000 gross sale of futurity nominated ewes.

Hall of Fame – a new committee in 2021, chaired by Tom Slutz. Hall of Fame nomination forms are available on the website and new deadline is Dec. 31, 2021. Committee will view nominations at the January director’s meeting and induction will be done at the National Sale in April.

National Show Statistics – There was 150 head entered in the NAILE open show and 123 shown, judged by Jared Poynter. Champion ram was the City Limits late Jr. ram lamb.

Champion ewe was Brenna Hubbard’s Class 1 yearling ewe. Jeff Held judged the junior show, 225 head entered, 197 shown. The same two animals were champion ram and ewe.

New Business; National Sale 2022 – will be at the Indiana Premier Show and Sale in Greenfield, Indiana on April 21-23. Mike Elsbury is the contact person. There is a good chance that the National Lincoln Sale will be held also. __________________ Shropshire Voice

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We welcome everyone to the National Shropshire Sale in Greenfield, Ind. on April 21-23.

We plan to consign several sheep.

Mike & Karen Elsbury & Family 5385E 500N, Greenfield, IN 46140 • (317) 326-4461 __________________ February 2022

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He stated the judge was chosen but not contacted yet. There will be forthcoming info about a motel block. Shropshires will arrive on Thursday, April 21, show on Friday at 9 a.m., previewed at 10 a.m. Saturday and sell at noon.

There will be a catered meal on Friday evening on the grounds. If the Board of Directors decides to meet with this event, there will be a space available. The Noble T. Apple Junior Show follows the sale. They are working toward more funding for it.

Bylaw Changes – to be done in the fall 2022.

Some very minor verbiage changes to be made just to keep up with some changes that have been made. Amendments will be made according to the amendment process and will be advertised in May and October Voices.

National Show (NAILE) judge nominations can be made through Wed., Dec. 1. Forms are in the last Voice and on the website or please call or email. Must be a paid adult member.

Election of Directors – There are six board members up for election. Bylaws say there can only be five per year so it has been agreed to adjust some future terms to get the districts evened out so only five will expire per year and only one position per district at a time, Open seats now are one for North Central, two for Southwest, one for Illinois, one for Ohio and one for New England/New York.

According to Bylaws, Ohio Shropshire Association nominated Rick Whiting to replace RJ Creamer. New England/New York nominated Jon Nicholson to replace Re Call. Since the Illinois Association did not meet and make a nomination earlier, this will have to come from the floor, along with Southwest and North Central nominations, at this time. Mary Anne Keck nominated Jim Gruenhagen for North Central, seconded by Tom Slutz. Rick Adams moved to close nominations for North Central Director and for the secretary to cast one ballot for Jim Gruenhagen; seconded by Mark McCabe.

Adam Moore nominated Mary Anne Keck for a one year term for the Southwest District; Danny Rogers seconded. Rick Adams and Mark McCabe moved to close nominations for one year Southwest. _______ Page 10

Mary Anne Keck nominated Adam Moore for a three-year term for Southwest District; Jon Nicholson seconded. Tom Slutz and Rick Adams moved to close nominations and for the secretary to cast one ballot for Adam.

Tom Slutz nominated Rick Adams for the Illinois District and Mary Anne Keck seconded.

Mike Elsbury nominated Jared Poynter for Illinois. Both candidates were able to say a few words about their desire to serve. Using the polling feature of a Zoom meeting a vote was taken. Rick Adams received 18 votes, Jared Poynter received 16 votes (14 Zoom and two votes emailed to Jim Gruenhagen) making Rick Adams the Illinois director.

Other new business – a phone call from Josh Sargent had come to the secretary during the meeting regarding the enforcement of Belly and Leg Wool rules at NAILE. Discussion followed. The inspectors during the junior show noted that the situation was tense. The rule is printed in the premium book and was announced multiple times on show day and before. Strong effort will be made in the future to educate exhibitors about the rule and make rulings at the showring. Further member input could be made to board members.

Justin Rife then inquired about the DNA testing that has been requested. It was noted that it was still in committee and then would go before the board, and then to the membership before any program is instituted. Justin also asked that the Breed Character guide be completed for distribution to the membership. Nicole Stevens reiterated this request and asked that it also goes to judges. Becky noted that she already provides the Breed Standards to national level shows. She also will provide them to any judge needing them if she is notified. Caleb spoke up reminding members that photos are needed to help complete this visual guideline.

Ashley Fuss spoke up about making some T-shirts for the national sale and would like some design suggestions.

Adam Moore and Ashley Fuss moved to adjourn the Annual Meeting at 9:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Becky Peterson, ASRA Secretary __________________ Shropshire Voice

Street Shropshires It was a lot of fun catching up with and spending time with many of you while our girls had their first experience on the green shavings. We look forward to seeing many of you at the bigger shows and sales this spring.

SAVE THE DATE APRIL 19, 2022

WE WILL BE HAVING OUR SECOND ANNUAL ONLINE SALE THROUGH WILLOUGHBY’S WITH MROZINSKI FARMS AND AVERY SHROPSHIRES.

The barn is always open!

We are excited about the lambs we have on the ground and would love to have you come and visit.

Mitch and Brittany Street and Family Dennis and Nancy Avery (317) 606-5234 (Mitch’s Cell) (574) 209-0988 (Dennis’ Cell)

streetshropshires@gmail.com __________________ February 2022

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DIRLAM

SHROPSHIRES

“Producing Quality Shropshires Since 1963”

Dirlam 21-1 RRNNFF

1st Place Early January Ewe Lamb.

A Brick daughter.

All four Dirlam ewe lambs shown at the National Show placed in the top 4!

THANKS TO THESE BUYERS

at the 2021 Indiana Premier Sale and Ohio Showcase

Dirlam 21-6 RRNNFF

Jr. Champion Ram Lamb at the Ohio Showcase.

Sired by Stonecold.

• Abby Hughes, IN • Taylor Young, TN • Abby Mullis, IN • Nicholas Monday, IL • Philip Colwell, TN • Jonah Lasater, MO Look for our consignments this year including at the National Show and Sale at the Indiana Premier April 22-23!

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Congratulations to these breeders who had great success in 2021 using Dirlam genetics.

Jared Poynter Family’s super popular Yearling Ewe at the Ohio Showcase.

Sired by Dirlam’s Fuzzy.

Abbey Hughes’ Fall Ewe Lamb placed top 5 in many Midwest/ State shows in 2021. Sired by Dirlam 19-17 (Son of Brick).

Justin Rife Family with their Stonecold sired Fall Ram Lamb.

Heeg’s of Montana on their beautiful Fall Ewe Lamb sired by Brick (A.I.).

11673 N. Bethesda Rd., Mooresville, Indiana John 317-443-2901 • Matt 317-270-0968 DirlamShropshires.com __________________ February 2022

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We added to our flock in October 2021!

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Thanks to all our 2021 buyers!

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ASRA Board Meeting November 12, 2021 NAILE, Louisville, KY

The meeting was called to order in the South Wing C board room at 11 a.m. Present were President Jim Gruenhagen, Vice-President Mary Anne Keck, Secretary/Treasurer Becky Peterson, Mike Elsbury, Ashley Fuss, Caleb Fritz, Tom Slutz, Danny Rogers, Darrell Dockter, Debbie Petzel, Bill Bryant and Rick Adams. Not attending were Re Call, Mandy Curtiss, and Adam Moore. Also present was Voice Publisher Rinda Maddox, incoming board member Rick Whiting.

The secretary’s report of the May board meeting was previously distributed via email.

Danny Rogers moved to accept the report with a second from Mary Anne Keck. Motion passed. Report accepted.

Becky had also previously sent the treasurers report as of October 31, 2021. It showed total assets of $63,183.43. Many expenses were very similar to 2020 at $44,676.69.

Income showed the expected increase to $55,013.31 with a net profit of $10,366.62, well ahead of the budget. Becky went over many of the line items. All of the statistics showed the expected increase over 2020 going back to the pre-COVID levels. Becky noted one correction in the Junior Association, noting an $80 donation was not a travel expense. Becky noted that her Security Bond and the Directors and Officers Policy have both been renewed and paid. After no further discussion, Ashley Fuss moved to accept the report with a second from Tom Slutz. Report accepted.

Committee Reports Executive & Bylaws – as discussed at the May 2021 meeting there is a need to realign the director’s terms to abide by the Bylaw Article VI.1 stating only five terms were to expire per year. Jim Gruenhagen had gone through the list and the terms and recommends that one of the 2021 renewing South West District terms be a one-year term, one of the two 2023 renewing Indiana District

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terms be a two-year term, one of the two 2023 PA & South District terms be a one-year term and the 2024 North Central Director should be a two-year term. All others will be a three-year term going forward. When this cycle ends, there should be only five terms per year and follow the Bylaws and no district will have two terms ending in the same year.These nominations will still be done the same way as previously stated. Motion made by Mary Anne Keck and seconded by Darrell Dockter. Motion passed.

Darrell Docker also requested that the West District nomination should now come from the membership since there is no actual association serving the West District Regarding the actual update of the Bylaw minor changes of inserting the previous amendments accepted in 2009 into the text of the document and updating certain wording, it would be required to make notice of this in two mailings (Voices) prior to the actual change which would mean it could be done at the Annual Member Meeting in 2022.

Finance Committee – A new budget will need to be done early in 2022. Becky had also earlier requested of the board permission to replace the laser printer she purchased in 2008 whose print quality had declined. Discussion followed. Bill Bryant moved to allow $400 for a new printer with a second from Darrell.

Motion passed.

Voice/Promotion – As it has been several years since Rinda had been at a meeting, she was introduced to all of the directors. This fall marks her 30th year producing the Voice.

After previous discussion and regarding the economics of the Voice, Darrell noted that the Voice is a promotional tool for the ASRA. Rinda agreed and has always tried to hold printing expenses to keep it close to the income. Becky provided a report showing four years Voice expense and income and noted a line item in the Voice category that really should be attributed to the website and that the correction of that item increases the four year average net income by $900. Discussion followed.

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Rick Whiting

1779 Green Rd., , Martinsville, OH 45146 (937) 685-2603 • Rick.Whiting@cascorp.com Neal Knapp, Flock Consultant and Professional Fitter

We would like to thank everyone that visited the farm, showed interest, bid on, purchased from us and partnered with us last year!

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We will be offering more breeding stock as these at our April online sale with Willoughby as well as consigning to the Indiana Premier and Ohio Showcase Sales. _______ Page 16

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changes but encourages more members to participate with the $50 quarter page ads and to send in more about the juniors. Discussion followed regarding the schedule to promote the National Sale in April. It was decided to strongly suggest advertisement in the February issue for the National Sale.

Royalty – Deb Petzel reported 2021 “Royal Kids” were helpful this year at the shows and were doing a great job. The deadline for applications will be March 15. Recipients will be chosen in time to be featured in the May Voice and will be introduced at the National Sale in April.

Starter Flock – Rick Adams reported that Arabella Knuth, 2021 recipient, has been active with her new Shrops. Rick would like to broaden the program to give two awards. A better way to fund the program is needed.

ASRA has not received any monies from the National Sale in multiple years. Rick would like to propose assessing any National Sale one percent of its gross. It was thought to keep raising money to achieve $1500 and hopefully award $1000 and $500. Update info will go out in January with a March 15 deadline for applications.

National Sale - Mike Elsbury reported on the plans in place for the Indiana Premier Sale April 21-23 in Greenfield.The Committee has already settled on a commission amount for the sale but Mike hopes that they will do well enough to provide funds for the Starter Flock.

The entire fairgrounds have been rented.

There will be a building for vendors.There will be a catered dinner on Friday on site so there is an opportunity to introduce Royalty or

Little known fact:

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Hall of Fame recipients. The Midwest Oxford Show is included and the National Lincoln Sale is pending. ASRA will provide the banners for the Champion and Reserve Ram and Ewe.The Indiana Association sponsors Shrop Bucks sale credits as well as a junior show after the sale.

They have not settled on a judge. A space is available for a board meeting, if needed. A motel list and camper hookups will be available.

Junior Activities – Mary Anne reported that there would be a junior meeting later in the afternoon and will have an icebreaker activity and some door prizes. She said that Taylor Young has been great to work with for organizing the kids’ events over the year.

Futurity – Becky reported that there were 33 yearling ewes nominated, 14 purchased by juniors and three submitting point cards.

There were 149 ewe lambs nominated at 13 sales, 92 purchased by juniors and 34 submitting points.Total payout available is $3640 with $264 unused yearling ewe payments going to the Starter Flock Program. The program will wrap up on Sunday Nov. 14 with the NAILE Junior Show. The Committee will check eartags in the ring and record futurity placings.

Becky noted that there was still one nomination fee not collected. It is preferred that live sales have the futurity nominations deducted from the sale settlements. Secretary can continue to collect form online sales. Discussion followed regarding point submission deadlines.

Four photo plaques will be awarded.The question was posed about the lack of belt buckles for the winning ewe lamb. It was noted that there are now two winners including the yearling ewe and there was a problem with the buckle award when there was a tie for first place.Trophy or buckle awards must either be paid out the pot, be appropriated or be sponsored.The Futurity Committee will review the rules, awards, double point shows and judges for same.

Hall of Fame – There have been four nominations submitted so far. Another push will be made with a deadline of December 31.The selection will be made by the board during the January Zoom meeting. Introductions could take place at the Indiana Premier Sale. _______ Page 17

Tom Slutz moved to accept the committee reports. Ashley Fuss seconded. Motion passed.

Old Business MWSRS – Bret Oelke stopped in with an update on the Midwest Sale. Shropshires grossed $20,000 in 2021 with an average of just over $600.The online viewing and bidding is very good. Best Consignor was City Limits who also had Champion Ram. Mennen’s had Champion Ewe. He will send a summary as in other years. He reminded that the show always will start on the second Monday after Memorial Day. He asked for 2022 judge suggestion. If none received, the Southdown judge will be used.Thank you to Bret for keeping us up to date.

Belly & Leg Wool Rules – Still seems to be a problem, especially with exhibitors coming from other breeds or from wethers. There was much discussion. This should be enforceable wherever there is ASRA funding (NAILE, AAJS and shows where there are regional junior funds involved). Improvement is needed in the education about this rule. Becky shared the photo that the CDC used for the Dorset Breed. The Competition Committee could work on this. There was discussion and it was decided that Deb Petzel and Ashley Fuss will be at the gate for the junior show at NAILE to look at bellies and legs and ask that necessary corrections be made.

Breed Standards Flyer – Photos are needed to complete this project. A flyer will be produced and made available to shows and judges and sent out with all paperwork from the office. Deb Petzel has had this in the works and it needs to be completed. Mike Elsbury said that a breed type education event could be done at the Indiana Sale and he will work with the Competition Committee to get it done.

DNA testing – There has been interest again in beginning a DNA testing program for sires. DNA could be collected three years and held on file for any ram that has sired or will sire lambs. Discussion followed. Start with a voluntary program? Bill Bryant will gather information to present at the January meeting.

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at NAILE. Several actually will show a Southdown for a chance to win a Banner as top of the breed. Suggested to offer an award for the top Shropshire showman. Mary Anne Keck will gather ideas. Could purchase 10-12 awards without a year printed on them.

Shropshire Store – there is always a demand for Shropshire clothing but we need a graphic that would work. Mike Elsbury thought they may try to do something in Indiana.

New Business 2022 Committees – Jim Gruenhagen will send out responsibilities and will reappoint committees in advance of January meeting.

Becky will send the Conflict of Interest Forms to the directors for signatures.

Shropshire Historian – it would probably be best to have a person to write for only one or two issues. A lot of information can come from the Hall of Fame nominations. Becky will ask Bob Johnson and Mike Anderson.

Election of Officers – President Jim Gruenhagen’s term is up this fall and the director from his region will have to be nominated at the Annual Meeting late in November. Mike Elsbury moved to delay the election until the January meeting. Bill Bryant seconded. Motion passed.

Other New Business – There was discussion about recent phishing and scamming efforts and spam emails claiming to be from the ASRA president and requesting funds etc.

President Jim Gruenhagen asked that email addresses and phone numbers be removed from the director’s contact lists in the Voice and on the website. Make sure all board members are in the Breeders Index.

Secretary’s review – Becky was dismissed from the discussion.The board voted to rehire for 2022 for a salary of $15,500 and a $500 bonus after the 2021 Tax Return and Financial review is filed.

The Annual Meeting of the Members will be held via Zoom on Sunday, Nov. 28 at 8:00 p.m..The board will meet via Zoom on Sunday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Becky will send the links and necessary info for both.

Tom Slutz moved to adjourn at 2:27 PM. Respectfully submitted, __________________ Becky Peterson, ASRA Secretary.

Shropshire Voice

r h o S p S s S

Reserve Champion Ewe purchased at the 2021 Indiana Premier Sale

Reserve Champion Ram 2021 Jr Show and Sr Reserve Champion Ram in the Open Show

Also thank you to those who purchased SS Shrops throughout the year!

• Taylor Ruff, OH • Adam Moore, MO • Mike Elsbury, IN • Long Branch Ranch, MO (2) • John Cross, ME • Kennedy Algire, OH • Outlaw Sheep Company, MO • David Elsbury & Family, WI • MD Gray, IL We will be consigning to the Tri-State Elite online sale on April 18, the Indiana Premier Sale and Ohio Showcase Sale

JIM & DONNA GRUENHAGEN 7622 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807 // (563) 355-6730 // ssshrops@gmail.com

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ASRA Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2021 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings 12 month CD 10,655.66 12 month CD 5,146.12 12 month CD 5,061.39 GCB Money Market 28,419.45 Greenfield Co-op Checking 5,076.69 Paypal 1,128.45 Petty Cash 417.11 Accounts Receivable 3406.81 Undeposited 7.00 Total Assets 59,318.68 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 519.32 Citi Bank Credit Card -6.92 Payroll Tax Employee Share FICA 245.51 Federal Tax Employee Share 33.18 Medicare Employee Share 57.59 State Tax Employee Share 136.24 Total Payroll Tax 472.52 Total Liabilities 984.92 Equity Opening Bal Equity 44,570.14 Retained Earnings 6,809.34 Net Income 6,954.28 Total Equity 58,333.76 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 59,318.68

ASRA Profit & Loss

January through December 2021 Income Advertising income Breeders List/Web Link Email Blast income Voice advertising Website auction Advertising income - Other Total Advertising income Donations _______ Page 20

1,870.00 850.00 12,835.00 1,625.00 30.00 17,210.00

AAJSS Donations 1,040.00 Donations - Scholarship 100.00 Total Donations 1,140.00 Fees Memberships & Dues 5,670.00 Misc 1,292.75 Paypal -18.31 Registration fees 16,142.00 Transfers 13,008.00 Fees - Other -5.57 Total Fees 36,088.87 Futurity Ewe Lamb Futurity 2,980.00 Yearling Ewe Futurity 660.00 Total Futurity 3,640.00 Interest Income 161.57 Louisville Matching Funds 1,812.00 Other income Credit On account -1.35 20.00 Other income - AAJS Raffle Tix Total Other income 18.65 Restricted Accounts 125th Anniversary 100.00 Junior Shropshire Association Jr -739.45 Jr 986.00 Total Junior Shrop Association 246.55 Starter Flock Program 614.00 Total Restricted Accounts 960.55 Total Income 61,031.64 Expense Administrative Accounting 825.00 Bank Fees -17.03 Capital Expenses 276.60 Filing Fees 18.50 Insurance 2,058.00 Office Expense Conference Line/Zoom 159.27 Internet 992.58 Office Phone 251.98 Office Supplies 1,522.69 Postage (office only) 1,170.87 Postal meter 401.64 Registry program 250.00

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Sales Travel Airfare Car Rental Motel Travel gas Total Travel Meeting Room Expense Total Office Expense Payroll Tax FICA ASRA Share Medicare ASRA Share Total Payroll Tax Salary Total Administrative Promotion Advertising NAILE expense Promo Items Shropshire VOICE Ad Commission 10% Misc Sales Tax VOICE Postage VOICE Printing Voice Shipping Total Shropshire VOICE Website Total Promotion Youth All American Junior Show AAJS Raffle Tickets AAJS Sponsorship Total All American Junior Show Futurity Payments Ewe Lamb Futurity Yearling Ewe Futurity Total Futurity Payments NAILE Jr Show Regional Sup Scholarship Futurity Awards Total Youth Total Expense Net Income

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17.81 176.98 600.00 703.21 364.05 1,844.24 50.00 6,661.08 929.97 217.38 1,147.35 15,499.92 26,469.42 1,164.00 2,198.30 147.08 1,285.00 439.00 216.12 1,780.79 8,778.00 92.38 12,591.29 1,930.00 18,030.67

20.00 1,050.00 1,070.00 2,980.00 660.00 3,640.00 1,806.71 2,100.00 800.00 160.56 9,577.27 54,077.36 $6,954.28

Top Registering Breeders 2021 Jaedyn & Drake Slutz, City Limits, Maple Park, IL – 90 Jerry Flanders, Noblesville, IN – 54 Fred & Lynge Groverman, Petaluma, CA – 54 Bill Bryant, Jr, Fredericktown, OH – 48 Christine & Monica Ebert, St George, KS - 43 Cody Hiemke, Stoughton, WI – 35 Denise Hardisky, Horseheads, NY – 33 Westin Poynter, Maple Park, IL - 33 BWB Farms Inc, Rick Whiting, Martinsville, OH – 31 Vivian Stephenson, Viroqua, WI – 27 Tom Slack, North Manchester, IN – 26 Darrel & Janet Dockter, Snohomish, WA – 25 Riggin, Stockton & Hayze Klotz, Richmond, IN – 25 David & Jodi High, McDermott, OH - 24 Erik Mrozinski, Rolling Prairie, IN – 24 Rob & Ron Brown, Saegertown, PA - 23 Cade Charmason, Hennessey, OK – 23 SS Shrops, Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA – 23 Kyla, Kade & Kinsey Mennen, Walton, IN – 23 Blake Webster, Windham, ME – 23 Tim Elsbury Family, Adell, WI - 22 Greg or Colin Weidauer, Starbuck, MN - 22 Step Ahead Shrops, Gilsun, IL – 21 Jim & Denise Percival, Xenia, OH - 20

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National Open Show, NAILE

November 17 Judge: Jared Poynter Yearling Ram 1. Kassidy Schakel 2. Brady Clark 3. Ashley Fuss 4.Taylor Ruff Senior Ram Lamb 1. Kassidy Schakel Senior & Res Grand Champion Ram 2.Taylor Ruff Res. Sr. Champion Ram 3. Darrell Dockter Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz Res. Jr. Champion Ram 2.Tim & Sarah Fleener 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Brady Clark 5. Riggin, Hayze & Stockton Klotz 6. Kassidy Schakel 7. Ashley Fuss 8.Wyatt Percival 9.Taylor Young Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz, Junior & Grand Champion Ram 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Brady Clark 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Brenna Hubbard 6. Ashley Fuss 7. Kinley Tenney 8. Brady Clark 9.Wyatt Percival Pair Ram Lambs 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Brady Clark 4.Wyatt Percival Early Yearling Ewe 1. Brenna Hubbard–Sr. & Grand Champion Ewe 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Brady Clark 5. Addisen Nicholson 6. Kenyon Buckland 7. Ashley Fuss 8. Darrell Dockter _______ Page 22

9. Addisen Nicholson 10. Darrell Dockter Late Yearling Ewe 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Brady Clark 6. Brady Clark 7. Kenyon Buckland 8. Ashley Fuss 9. Cassandra Chapman 10. Camden Cory Pair Yearling Ewes Verne Hoffman Award 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Brady Clark 4. Kenyon Buckland 5. Ashley Fuss 6. Addisen Nicholson 7. Darrell Dockter Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Erik Mrozinski Res. Sr. Champion Ewe 2. Kassidy Schakel 3.Victoria Kovacs 4. Darrell Dockter 5. Kenyon Buckland 6. Brady Clark 7. Brady Clark 8. Dash Heeg 9. Kenyon Buckland 10. Darrell Dockter Early January Ewe Lamb 1. John Dirlam 2.Tim & Sarah Fleener 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. John Dirlam 5. Brenna Hubbard 6. Jaedyn Slutz 7. Ashley Fuss 8. Riggin, Hayze & Stockton Klotz 9. Alivia Porter 10. Brady Clark Late January Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Kenyon Buckland 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Brady Clark 6. Greg Weidauer 7. Addisen Nicholson 8. Morgan Anderson

9. Michael Fox 10. Kim Chapman 11. Cassandra Chapman 12. Camden Cory Early February Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz - Junior & Res. Grand Champion Ewe 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Kenyon Buckland 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Riggin, Hayze & Stockton Klotz 6. Brady Clark 7. Brenna Hubbard 8. Riggin, Hayze & Stockton Klotz 9. Darrell Dockter 10.Tate Dockter Late February Ewe Lamb 1. Ashley Fuss 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Darrell Dockter 5. Brady Clark 6.Wyatt Percival 7. Morgan Anderson 8. Charleigh Spoonster 9. Greg Weidauer 10. Michael Fox 11. Jim Percival 12.Tenley Cory March Ewe Lamb 1. Kassidy Schakel – Res. Junior Champion Ewe 2. Andrew George 3. Brenna Hubbard 4. John Dirlam 5. Brady Clark 6. Brady Clark 7. Brenna Hubbard 8. Darrell Dockter 9. Brady Brandt 10. Jaedyn Slutz Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. John Dirlam 4. Kenyon Buckland 5. Ashley Fuss 6. Darrell Dockter 7. Brady Clark 8. Addisen Nicholson Group of 3 Lambs Emil Hartzel Award 1. Jaedyn Slutz __________________ Shropshire Voice

2. Kassidy Schakel Flock McKerrow Family Award 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Kassidy Schakel Premier Exhibitor 1. Jaedyn Slutz

Eastern States Exposition

September 18, Judge:Tim Hall Yearling Ram 1. John Cross Senior Champion 2. Brady Clark Reserve Senior Champion 3. Colby Clark 4. Brendan Pimm 5. Faustyna Jaracz Senior Ram Lamb 1. Blake Webster 2. John Cross January Ram Lamb 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Mandy Curtiss 3. Connor Priest 4. Joanna Jaracz February Ram Lamb 1. Brady Clark- Res. Junior & Res. Grand Champion 2.Victoria Kovacs 3. Brady Clark 4. Brendan Pimm 5. Mandy Curtiss 6. Blake Webster 7. Britt Hallet March Ram Lamb 1. Brady Clark-Junior & Grand Champion 2. Blake Webster Pair of Ram Lambs 1. Brady Clark 2. Mandy Curtiss 3. Blake Webster Best Headed Ram 1. Addisen Nicholson Yearling Ewe Group 1 2. Addisen Nicholson Res. Senior Champion 3. Brady Clark 4. Addisen Nicholson 5. Brendan Pimm 6. Blake Webster 7. Colby Clark __________________ February 2022

8. Brendan Pimm 9. Brendan Pimm 10. Blake Webster 11. Connor Priest 12. Britt Hallet 13. Connor Priest Yearling Ewe Group 2 1. Brady Clark Senior & Grand Champion, Supreme Shropshire 2. Mandy Curtiss 3.Victoria Kovacs 4. Colby Clark 5. Blake Webster 6. Blake Webster 7. Mandy Curtiss 8.William Weston 9. Faustyna Jaracz 10. Britt Hallet.

11. Faustyna Jaracz Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Brady Clark 3. Colby Clark 4. Mandy Curtiss 5. Brendan Pimm 6. Blake Webster 7. Britt Hallet 8. Connor Priest 9. Faustyna Jaracz Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Brady Clark 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Brady Clark 4. Brendan Pimm 5. Blake Webster January Ewe Lamb 1. Brady Clark Junior & Res. Grand Champion 2. Colby Clark 3.Victoria Kovacs 4. Brady Clark 5. Connor Kane 6. Addisen Nicholson 7. Addisen Nicholson 8. Blake Webster 9. Connor Priest 10. Brendan Pimm 11. Blake Webster 12. Britt Hallet 13.William Weston 14.William Weston February Ewe Lamb 1. Callie Taylor

Res. Junior & Reserve Grand Champion 2. Brady Clark 3. Colby Clark 4. Brady Clark 5. Colby Clark 6. Addisen Nicholson 7. Mandy Curtiss 8. Blake Webster 9. Britt Hallet 10. Mandy Curtiss 11. Britt Hallet March Ewe Lamb 1. Brady Clark 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Colby Clark 4. Addisen Nicholson 5. Colby Clark 6. Mandy Curtiss 7. Britt Hallet 8. Mandy Curtiss 9. Blake Webster Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Brady Clark 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Brendan Pimm 4. Mandy Curtiss 5. Blake Webster 6.William Weston 7. Britt Hallet Best Headed Ewe 1. Addisen Nicholson Exhibitor’s Flock 1. Brady Clark 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Colby Clark 4. Brendan Pimm 5. Blake Webster 6. Mandy Curtiss 7. Britt Hallet Breeder’s Flock 1. Brady Clark 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Colby Clark 4. Blake Webster Get of Sire 1. Brady Clark 2. Colby Clark 3. Addisen Nicholson 4. Blake Webster 5. Mandy Curtiss Premier Exhibitor 1. Brady Clark Premier Breeder 1. Brady Clark _______ Page 23

KILE

October 8 Judge:Tracy Dendinger Yearling Ram 1. Denise Hardisky 2. Ashley Fuss 3.Taylor Ruff 4. River Lease 5.Taryn Stem Fall Ram Lamb 1. Kaycee Engle Early Spring Ram Lamb 1. Chloe Stonesifer 2. Brady Clark 3. Ashley Fuss 4. Ashley Fuss Late Spring Ram Lamb 1. Brady Clark Champion Ram 2. Brady Clark Res. Champion Ram 3. Ashlyn Hoffman 4. Colette Hoffman 5. Ashley Fuss Pair Ram Lambs 1. Brady Clark

2. Ashley Fuss Yearling Ewe 1. Ashley Fuss 2. Jason Mazepink 3. Denise Hardisky 4. Brady Clark 5. Brady Clark 6. Ashley Fuss 7.Taryn Stem 8. River Lease 9. Alison Roles 10. Kaycee Engle Pair of Yearling Ewes 1. Brady Clark 2. Ashley Fuss Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Kybo Custom Fitting 2. Brady Clark 3.Taryn Stem 4. Kaycee Engle Early Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Kade Mennen Res. Champion Ewe 2. Brady Clark 3. Brady Clark 4. Denise Hardisky

Greetings and Happy New Year from the North East Shropshire Association.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Northeast this summer for the All-American Junior Show June 30 - July 3. We are working as an association to have a welcome event planned for all the junior Shropshire exhibitors. We will be making announcements about all the details on our Facebook page closer to the event.

Also, please be aware that the following weekend, July 7-10, the North East Youth Sheep Show will be held at the same venue.

Your sheep can spend the days between the shows at the fairgrounds. We are working on feeding crews for your sheep for

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5. Ashley Fuss 6. Chloe Stonesifer 7. Ashley Fuss 8.Taryn Stem 9. Alison Roles 10. Makenna Hoffman Late Spring Ewe 1. Brady Clark Champion Ewe 2. Brady Clark 3. Kybo Custom Fitting 4. Ashley Fuss 5. Denise Hardisky 6. Alison Roles 7. Ashlyn Hoffman Pair of Ewe Lambs 1. Brady Clark 2. Kybo Custom Fitting 3. Denise Hardisky 4. Ashley Fuss 5. Alison Roles Exhibitor’s Flock 1. Brady Clark 2. Ashley Fuss Premier Exhibitor 1. Brady Clark

the Monday and Tuesday between so you can take a couple days of vacation between the shows and see some of our part of the country. I do know there are a couple of day trips being planned already to Boston and New Hampshire Coast!

If you can, plan on staying for both great shows.As an association we are planning on some fundraisers this spring to help sponsor some events at both shows. Please keep an eye out for our fundraisers this spring and support if you can.

If you would like to join the association there are membership applications on our Facebook page, North East Shropshire Association! Looking forward to welcoming everyone this summer!

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Stacy Grohmann/ Sean & Colton Riggs Step Rd, Gilson, IL 309-371-4260 S_jo6@hotmail.com www.stepaheadfarm.weebly.com

Step Ahead 225 had a whirlwind of a show season!

Congratulations,

Emily Stevens, on winning the 2021 Overall National Ewe Lamb Futurity!

1st Place Ohio State Fair

Step Ahead 225, sired by Step Ahead 2859, was purchased at the Ohio Sale.

Thank you, Emily and all of our 2021 buyers!

WATCH FOR OUR CONSIGNMENTS AT THE SALES THIS SPRING AND ON THE TRI-STATE ELITE ONLINE SALE APRIL 18! __________________ February 2022

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City Limits

Sheep Farm

CLSF 21106

GRAND CHAMPION RAM National Open & Junior Shows Sired by Kaboom. ½ Interest sold to Brenna Hubbard/Land Run Shrops, OK

CLSF 2049

GRAND CHAMPION EWE National Open & Junior Shows Shown and owned by Brenna Hubbard, OK. Sired by Kaboom and purchased from the 2020 Target of Excellence Sale.

Online Sale Dates: • Tuesday, March 30, 2022 • Tuesday, April 12, 2022 • Tuesday, April 29, 2022

Look for our Sale Entries: • National Sale, Greenfield, IN • Ohio Showcase, Greenville, OH • Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, MO

CLSF 2164

JUNIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE National Open Show Sired by Kaboom

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CLSF 2127

JUNIOR CHAMPION & RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE National Junior Show Sired by Kaboom

CLSF 2179

1ST EARLY FEBRUARY & RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION EWE National Junior Show

Shown and owned by Kenyon Buckland, IN. Sired by Kaboom and purchased privately.

CLSF 21103

1ST LATE FEBRUARY EWE LAMB National Open Show

Shown and owned by Ashley Fuss, MD. Sired by Kaboom and purchase in the 2021 Target of Excellence Sale

Tom & Connie Slutz

P.O. Box 177, LaMoille IL 61330 (815) 638-2177 • (815) 915-5624 (c) tcslutz@gmail.com

Brad, Carol, Jaedyn & Drake Slutz Maple Park, IL 60151 (815) 766-0584 brad.slutz@compeer.com

www.citylimitssheepfarm.com __________________ February 2022

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Erica

NIGHTENGALE 225 E. Maple Billings, OK

SHROPSHIRES CLSF 21107

Champion Shropshire Ram Kansas State Fair 2021 Sire: CLSF 1750 NNRR FEAR FACTOR TW

E. Nightengale 189

First Place Yearling Ewe Kansas State Fair 2021 Sire: CLSF 1929

E. Nightengale 1019

First Place January Ewe Tulsa State Fair 2021 Sire: CLSF 1929

2021 PREMIER SHROPSHIRE EXHIBITOR

Kansas State Fair & Tulsa State Fair Flock breeding includes Avery, Cabannis, & City Limits

Rick Hartz 580-370-8710 • Donna Nightengale 580-370-5044

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R D U N N A L SHROPS

Splash

CLSF 2049 RRNNFF - Sired by Kaboom (2018 National Champion Ram) NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE in the Open and Junior Show

Barbwire

CLSF 21106 RRNNFF - Sired by Kaboom (2018 National Champion Ram) NATIONAL CHAMPION RAM in the Open and Junior Show Owned with City Limits Sheep Farm

CLSF 2115 RRNNFF - Sired by Grey Goose Hot Sauce Land Run 655 RRNNFF - Sired by Summit 1ST FUTURITY EWE LAMB in the West Region RESERVE EWE at the Ohio Showcase Sale (2019 National Champion Ram) Full Sister to Public Enemy

Brenna Hubbard

354636 E 750 Rd, Cushing, OK 74023 • Aaron’s cell (918) 225-9743 __________________ February 2022

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Alivia Porter

Addisen Nicholson

2021 Shropshire Futurity Report Final

Final Rank Exhibitor

Flock tag

Breeder

Purchase Sale

Payout

Yearling Ewe

$396.00

Regional Ewe Lamb East

$2,980.00

1 Alivia Porter 2 Skilar Burch 3 Kirsten Keck

Poynter 20-15 Fritz 2009 SS Shrops 20-2

1 Addisen Nicholson R&A 2549 2 Taylor Young Dirlam 2109

Westin Poynter Caleb Fritz SS Shrops

R&A Shrops JN Dirlam & Sons

Ohio Showcase Renominated Renominated

Ohio Showcase Indiana Premier

$165.00 $132.00 $99.00

$238.40 $178.80

Johnson Bob & Karen & Family

569 State Hwy DD Marshfield, MO 65706 417-859-4452 • rokajo6@centurytel.net _______ Page 30

Providing lamb for dinner for folks in Southwest Missouri!

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Emily Stevens 3 Taylor Young 4 Taryn Stem

Flanders VIP 0399 Jerry Flanders CLSF 2141

Mid-West

1 2 3 4

Emily Stevens Emily Stevens Victoria Kovacs Kinley Tenney

West

1 2 3 4

Brenna Hubbard Faith Calvin Kylie Adams Thomas Vandeventer

Brenna Hubbard Jaedyn & Drake Slutz

Ohio Showcase

Target of Excellence #1

$119.20 $59.60

Step Ahead 225 Slack 1190 CHCL 21-2G High Life Farm 21105

Step Ahead Shrops Tom Slack Dash Heeg David High

Ohio Showcase $238.40 Slack Formula of Champions $178.80 Ohio Showcase $119.20 Ohio Showcase $59.60

CLSF 2115 CLSF 21132 Elsbury 20091 Fritz 2103

Jaedyn & Drake Slutz Jaedyn & Drake Slutz Mike Elsbury Fam Caleb Fritz

Ohio Showcase MWSRS Indiana Premier Ohio Showcase

$238.40 $178.80 $119.20 $59.60

Overall Ewe Lamb

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Emily Stevens Emily Stevens Addisen Nicholson Victoria Kovacs Kinley Tenney Brenna Hubbard Taylor Young

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Step Ahead 225 Slack 1190 R&A 2549 CHCL 21-2G High Life Farm 21105 CLSF 2115 Dirlam 2109

Step Ahead Shrops Tom Slack R&A Shrops Dash Heeg David High Jaedyn & Drake Slutz JN Dirlam & Sons

Ohio Showcase $357.60 Slack Formula of Champions $238.40 Ohio Showcase $178.80 Ohio Showcase $149.00 Ohio Showcase $119.20 Ohio Showcase $89.40 Indiana Premier $59.60 _______ Page 31

Breeding Stock for the

Futurity Eligible Ewes

John Mrozinski, Judge

Sponsored by Indiana Shropshire Association

• Yearlings • Ewe Lambs • Market Lambs • Buck Lambs

• Sale Animals Entered FREE! • Premiums and awards given for every class

Attention Junior Exhibitors: Indiana Shropshire Assoc. Will Offer 4x $250 & 5x $100.

Drawing to be Used at the Sale.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Mike Elsbury 317/498-5861 (elsburyfamily@aol.com) Dave Elsbury 317/478-5452 (celsbury68@gmail.com)

Find us on Facebook at Indiana Premier Sheep Sale _______ Page 32

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All-American Junior Show returns to New England For the third time, Massachusetts will host the All-American Junior Show June 30 thru July 3 at the Big E Fairgrounds in West Springfield. Nancy Miniter, and several New England people, are working hard to get the 28th annual event organized.

We have some big shoes to fill after the Illinois hosts of 2021 showed how it was done. All efforts are being made to include the usual events and activities but COVID 19 may require certain restrictions. Judges are being contacted and all of the event helpers are signing up to assist wherever needed.The premium book should be available by midApril on the show website allamericanjuniorshow.com and entries close on May 25.

Twenty-seven breeds are slated to participate so that requires support of many folks.

Corporate sponsors so far include Purina

Our Shropshire yearling bucks are looking good.

All are RRNNFF.

Contact us

if you’re

in need of some quality show stock.

Merveldt Shropshires Darin & Kim Merveldt 8104 N. Alfadale Road, El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 206-6473 • dkmerveldt@aol.com

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Show Chows, Kalmbach Feeds, American Lamb Board,Tractor Supply, Select Livestock Services, Associated Sheep Registries, Novel Designs, New England Sheep & Wool Growers, Farm Credit East, Dutchess County Sheep Breeders, Twist of Fate, The Barn Yard, Benchmark Graphics, Arujo Farms, Kringle Candle, Campo’s Express. Salmon Run Farm, Wilsons Skyview Farm, Langebe Wood Shavings, Scituate Lumber, George Fiske, Thistledown Farm, Mt. Salem Suffoks and Yered Trailers.

Some of the recent shows have had an expense of one hundred thousand dollars so support is always appreciated. Gift baskets will be sold on site and each breed is asked to supply at least one. There will be an Online Semen Sale hosted by Integrity in early May. Hopefully there will be some top Shropshire rams represented.

The Midwest Stud Ram Sale hosts a benefit auction of donated items during the Supreme Champion Drive on June 15.

Breeds are asked to gather class sponsorships and those donor names will be displayed at ringside. Any and all support is needed and Shropshire breeders are encouraged to help out.

The Three-on-three Basketball will be held right on the Basketball Hall of Fame’s court and exhibitors and their families will be able to visit and view the displays on Friday evening. A Barnyard Olympics is also slated to provide some fun and entertainment.

Camper spots are available on the grounds and there are several motels nearby. The North East Youth Sheep Show will be held on the following weekend in the same facility so that offers and opportunity for two shows for the trip with some time in between to see some New England sights. Fingers crossed, we are hopeful for healthy spring and summer so that we may all enjoy this summer tradition that so many young sheep families have come to love. _______ Page 33

May 12-14, 2022

Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, Ohio 800 Sweitzer St, Greenville

2021 OHIO SHOWCASE SHROPSHIRE SALE AVERAGED $939.69 ON 97 HEAD!

Entries close March 25!

The Fritz Champion ram was sold to Mandy Curtiss of New York.

The Fleener Champion Ewe was sold to Phil Colwell of Tennessee.

SHOW SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, MAY 13 CATTLE PAVILION, 8 A.M. Hampshires, Shropshires, Oxfords, Polled & Horned Dorsets, Suffolks, Southdowns)

SALE SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, MAY 14 CATTLE PAVILION, 9 A.M. Breed order same as Show

AUCTIONEERS: Gary Saylor Danny Westlake Bill MacCauley JUDGE FOR SHROPSHIRES: Evan Snyder

Online Entries are available www.selectls.net Gary: 937-597-7214 – gary@selectls.net Pat: 937-935-1975 – pat@selectls.net Jim: 937-658-3119 – jim@selectls.net Dan: 937-243-5111 – dan@selectls.net P.O. Box 25, Rushsylvania, OH 43347 _______ Page 34

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National Junior Show, NAILE

November 14, Judge: Jeff Held Senior Ram Lamb 1.Taylor Ruff Reserve Champion Ram 2. Kassidy Schakel 3.Vivian Stephenson 4.Taylor Young 5. Zach Rife 6. Abby Isler Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Luke Raudebaugh 3. Garrett Kennedy 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5.Tahia Ames 6.Taylor Kemp 7. Kennedy Algire 8. Kassidy Schakel 9. Dalton Payne 10.Taylor Young 11. Riggin Klotz 12.Wyatt Percival 13. Lauren Thompson Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz Champion Ram 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Skilar Burch 5. Brenna Hubbard 6.Vivian Stephenson 7.Taylor Young 8. Charlie Majors 9.Victoria Kovacs 10. Kinley Tenney 11.Wyatt Percival 12.Wyatt Harrell 13. Sophie Harrell 14.Weston Harrell Early Yearling Ewe 1. Brenna Hubbard–Seniro & Grand Champion Ewe 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3.Taylor Young 4. Kenyon Buckland 5. Brenna Hubbard 6.Taryn Stem 7. Emily Stevens 8. Olivia Rife 9. Addisen Nicholson 10.Wyatt Percival __________________ February 2022

11. Addisen Nicholson 12. Olivia Clark 13. Kassidy Schakel 14.Taylor Kemp 15.Vivian Stephenson 16. Brighton Morris 17. Anna Mae Metzinger 18. Skilar Burch Late Yearling Ewe 1. Jaedyn Slutz – Res. Senior Champion Ewe 2. Alivia Porter 3.Victoria Kovacs 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Kenyon Buckland 6.Wyatt Percival 7. Kassidy Schakel 8. Kennedy Algire 9. Brady Miller 10. Mia Metzinger 11.Vivian Stephenson 12. Kellen R Algire 13. Brooke Young 14. Klynt Verhaeghe 15. Camden Cory Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Handley Everman 2. Emily Stevens 3. Kenyon Buckland 4.Victoria Kovacs 5. Abbey Hughes 6. Kenyon Buckland 7.Tahia Ames 8. Landree Street 9. Abby Isler 10. Dash Heeg 11.Taylor Young 12. Olivia Rife 13. Zach Rife 14.Taryn Stem 15. Nick Rife 16.Wyatt Harrell 17. Olivia Clark Early January Ewe Lamb 1. Sophie Rosen 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Brenna Hubbard 4. Riggin Klotz 5. Emily Stevens 6. Alivia Porter 7. Jacob Fowler 8. Alyssa Stillman 9. Kassidy Schakel 10. Riley Smith 11. Abbey Hughes

12.Victoria Kovacs 13.Taylor Kemp 14. Ben Isler 15. Kade Mennen 16.Taylor Young 17. Abbi Bandelier 18. Brady Miller 19. Karli Berkheimer 20. Nick Rife 21. Kennedy Algire 22. Olivia Clark 23. Avery Vasko 24. Reagan Werner 25. Brynna N Rice 26. Olivia Clark Late January Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz - Junior & Res. Grand Champion Ewe 2. Kassidy Schakel 4. Kennedy Algire 5. Jaedyn Slutz 6. Kenyon Buckland 7. Leila Street 8. Kayleigh Verhaeghe 9. Luke Raudebaugh 11. Abby Isler 12. Miranda Moneyheffer 13. Addisen Nicholson 14.Vivian Stephenson 15. Brianna Moeller 16. Jacob Fowler 17. Cailey Markley 18. Kinley Tenney 19.Taryn Stem 20.Tahia Ames 21. Mia Metzinger 22. Kirsten Keck 23. Charlie Majors 24. Anna Mae Metzinger 25. Camden Cory 26. Alex Taylor 27.Wyatt Percival 28. Morgan Anderson Early February Ewe Lamb 1. Kenyon Buckland Res. Junior Champion Ewe 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Kennedy Algire 5. Kassidy Schakel 6. Lizzy Miller 7. Brenna Hubbard 8. Stockton Klotz 9.Victoria Kovacs 10. Riggin Klotz _______ Page 35

11. Kennedy Algire 12.Vivian Stephenson 13. Landree Street 14.Taylor Kemp 15.Tanner Beckmier 16.Tate Dockter 17. Skilar Burch 18.Tahia Ames 19. Olivia Rife Late February Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Luke Raudebaugh 4. Kellen R Algire 5. Charleigh Spoonster 6.Thomas Thompson 7. Elizabeth Schiff 8. Brecken Nelson

9. Abbey Hughes 10. Emily Stevens 11. Miranda Moneyheffer 12. Klynt Verhaeghe 13. Charlie Majors 14. Anna Mae Metzinger 15. Kinley Tenney 16.Wyatt Percival 17. Kade Mennen 18. Morgan Anderson 19.Tenley Cory March Ewe Lamb 1. Kaylee Shenold 2.Victoria Kovacs 3. Elizabeth Schiff 4. Miranda Moneyheffer 5. Kellen R Algire 6. Charleigh Spoonster

7. Brady Brandt 8. Andrew George 9. Riggin Klotz 10. Brenna Hubbard 11. Kassidy Schakel 12. Jaedyn Slutz 13. Rylie Miller 14. Makenzee Smith 15. Addisen Nicholson 16. Brenna Hubbard 17. Kinley Tenney 18.Taylor Young 19.Vivian Stephenson 20.Wyatt Percival 21. Charlie Majors 22. Addisen Nicholson 23.Victoria Kovacs 24. Hunter Keck

Welcome Aboard to these new Adult Members of the ASRA in 2021!

Lora Hamilton - OH Tim & Heather Stem - PA Mitch Street- IN Jacob Rogers - IN Elise & Jeff Koning - IN Nora Unger - IL Alyssa & Rob Zube - WI Shauna Dangelo MA Lasater/Spoonster Family– MO Philip Colwell - TN Dale & Cathy Davis -OH Benjamin Noel - LA Seth & Danielle Wineinger- KS Shawn Mitchell - DAE Brandon Gouge - DE Pallin Family Farm - OR

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Philip Douce - MO Colton, Cameron & Cailey Markley - IN Jeffrey Weeks II - NY Cheryl Werner - VT Jadyn Holl - WI Kurt Steffel - WI Jane Strand - MN Samantha Galvin – OR Chisholm Kliewer - OK Matt Sitton - OK Tyler Reed - PA Jeffrey Patterson - ME Dave Huston - NH Alisa Buckland - IN Aaron Hubbard - OK

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Stop by our pens to see what we have to offer: NATIONAL SHROPSHIRE SALE April 21-23 – Greenfield, IN

OHIO SHOWCASE SALE

May 13-14 – Greenville, OH

Congratulations Alivia Porter & Family on winning the 2021 Shropshire Yearling Ewe Futurity.

This ewe was purchased from us at the National Sale in Ohio Last year!

OUR FALL LAMBS ARE PRIMARILY SIRED BY

Slack “Homeschool” & our Fall Ram Lamb “Muscle Man”

OUR SPRING LAMBS ARE PRIMARILY SIRED

by Slack “Homeschool”, Poynter “Muscle Man”, City Limits “Kaboom” (A.I.) & City Limits “No Fear” (A.I.) Jared, Kara, Westin & Faith

8 N 215 McGough Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 (815) 276-2200 __________________ February 2022

Farm visits are always welcome!

Jeff & Jan

12709 E. 750th Rd. Paris, IL 61944 (217) 251-9984 _______ Page 37

2022 Starter Flock Program The Flock Starter Program is a project undertaken by the National Junior Shropshire Sheep Association to award a group of Shropshire ewes to a deserving youngster new to the breed. 2022 will mark the ninth year after 70 applications.

To apply, you are required to complete an application and submit an essay to the Shropshire office that should include background information about yourself and your interest in sheep.This document should illustrate your goals and intentions with the animals should you win the award. There should also be a budget and one or more letters of recommendation included.

We ask that you type your essay and submit it by March 15. Please include your mailing address and telephone number. All applicants should be between the ages of 8 and 20. This year the ASRA will choose two recipients, one for a $1000 stipend and a second for a $500 amount. Both winners will be notified by April

Promoting The Improvement of the Entire Sheep Industry 1 Year – $35 2 Years – $60 Breeder’s Directory Listing – $75 P.O. Box 500 • Cuba, IL 61427 (309) 785-5058 • Fax: (309) 785-5050 ads.banner@sybertech.net www.bannersheepmagazine.com

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1 and will receive credit vouchers from the ASRA to purchase Shropshire ewes of his or her choice at any of the Shropshire sales in 2022. Application information will be available on www.shropshires.org and from the Shropshire office.

To ensure the success of this program, financial contributions are needed for this worthwhile cause. Please contact Secretary Becky Peterson with your support or inquiries.

In 2021, the following donors were added to the ranks of Flock Starters: VIP Shropshires (Jerry Flanders, Windswept Crest Farm (Petzel Family), JEM Farm (Mike & Carol Fox), John Dottenwhy in memory of Jasper Dirlam, Shropshire Voice (Rinda Maddox & Amanda Rull), Ron Evans, Cross Country Shrops (Victoria Kovacs), and the ASRA Shropshire Yearling Ewe Futurity Fund.

They joined previous years supporters: Kim & Justin Weckler, Tom Slutz Family, Noah Collins, Rick Whiting, Emily Washburn, JN Dirlam & Sons, Rick Adams, Plainview Farms (Doug, Tammy & Chris Whittaker), Knepp Shropshires, Schoolhouse Shrops, Alan Bruhin, Chip Hallet, Jim Isler, the Klotz family, Danny & Cynde Rogers, Mark & Prudie Miller, Erik Mrozinski, Austin & Trent Bechtold, Claudia Snyder, Jim & Donna Gruenhagen, Dennis Avery, Gary Brockmann Family, Stacy Grohmann, Craig & Andrea King, Kyle Gross, Jerry & Robin Pardus, Paul Young Family, Sugar Ridge Ranch,Tim Elsbury, Sand Meadow Farm (Nicholson Family), Creamer Shrops, Tim & Debbie Barnes, Bill Bryant, Wolford Shrops, Dave Evans, Dennis & Carol Lingley, Jared Poynter, Triple J Farm, Jan Motter (Lanes End Farm), Isler Shropshires, Kemp Shropshires, Jaedyn & Drake Slutz, Tim & LeeAnn Eizinger, Orchard Valley Farm, Rife Shropshires, Glenn & David High and Mark McCabe who have supported the program in the previous 8 years.

It is important to know that many of the donors in this list have provided funds for multiple years and show obvious support and interest in bringing new people into the breed and we appreciate their enthusiasm! __________________ Shropshire Voice

Shropshire Scholarship

Elsbury has shown Shropshires 10 years

Each year the ASRA offers two $400 college scholarships to students directly involved with Shropshire sheep and enrolled in an undergraduate program. Students must submit an application, two letters of recommendation and complete transcript by June 1.

Five applications were received last June.

One recipient was Lauren Thompson of Woodville, Wisconsin whose summary appeared in the October issue. Read on for the second winner, Abby Elsbury of Greenfield, Indiana.

Abby is the daughter of Gary and Molly Elsbury and graduated last June from the Greenfield Central High School with a GPA of 4.0. She is now attending Purdue University pursuing a degree in Elementary and Special Education. Abby was a member of the National Honor Society for three years and was named Outstanding Agriscience Student for three years, as well as Star FFA Chapter Senior in 2021. Active in FFA all four years, she attained Greenhand, Chapter and Hoosier FFA degrees. Abby was also served a term as president and secretary of the Cool Clovers 4-H Club and was in the Hancock County Queens Court. She served as the Indiana Shropshire Princess in 2018-19 and Queen in 2020-21.

Abby writes “I have shown Shropshires for all 10 years of my 4-H eligibility. After my first year I was hooked. I have attended over 25

Next Voice Deadline March 15 The Publisher has a tight spring schedule so please have your ads turned in by the deadline.

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Abby Elsbury shows, ranging from Wisconsin and Indiana State Fairs and several county fairs. I am very fortunate to be able to represent my breed at shows all over the country.

“My own flock started six years ago with one yearling I bought at a sale. I showed her all summer and then exposed her to a ram owned by my uncle. In the winter, she birthed two ram lambs that my brother went on to show. I bought a second yearling at a sale and saved all the female offspring from my two ewes and currently have six active breeding ewes, two yearlings and 10 lambs. My parents don’t currently have a sheep flock. All aspects and responsibilities of my flock fall on my shoulders. From administering dewormer to show prep, I am responsible for the success of my flock.

The positions of Indiana Shropshire Princess, and later Queen, helped me to be in contact with other Shropshire breeders, both junior and adult, and helped to increase the impact and reach of the Shropshire breed. I look forward to continuing the growth of my flock in the coming years with the help and support of my family.” _______ Page 39

TRI-STATE ELITE Online Shropshire Sale Monday, April 18

Bidding opens at 7 am est, closes at 8 pm est

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~ In Memoriam ~

Looking for your next addition to your flock?!

Yearling ewes, fall lambs & spring lambs available!

6333 N 600 E, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 (219) 716-4921 • emrozins@gmail.com

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Larry Mead Larry Edward mead Larry Edward Mead, 83, of Columbia, Mo. passed away on Jan., 11, 2022. Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory, Columbia, Mo. This was shared from the Midwest Stud Ram Sale Staff: This week we lost Larry Mead, a true leader and a giant in the sheep industry. One of those unique people in our lives that brought people together. His legendary very big personality was one that you could not help but be attracted to as he got everyone excited about promoting and participating in many shows and sales.

Larry was the ultimate promoter and relationship builder, bringing his political gravitas to the sheep industry (his techniques should be studied!). His attention to details and memory of acquaintances, family, hobbies and backgrounds was nothing less than miraculous.

The Midwest Stud Ram Sale is a major legacy for Larry. The entire sheep industry owes Larry a debt of gratitude and admiration. He was a role model and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed but much of his life’s work will live on in the great traditions many of us enjoy today. A life well lived that deserves celebrating. Rest in peace my friend.

Details of services are pending with the family. A celebration will also be scheduled during the 2022 Midwest Stud Ram Sale. Condolences at www.parkermillard.com. _______ Page 41

Meet new director Jon Nicholson Jon Nicholson resides in South Windsor, Conn. with his wife, Katherine, and their two children, Addisen, 14 and Oliver, 10. Together they operate Sand Meadow Farm where they raise Shropshires and Southdowns. Jon is VicePresident of Mack Brick Company in Enfield, Conn. where he has worked for the past 14 years and is in charge of sales for the Northeast.

Jon grew up in the equine world raising and showing Quarter Horses and Australian Shepherds. He was active in 4-H and FFA showing dairy and beef, horses, and poultry. He traveled the country as a high school student with these organizations attending National FFA Convention, 4-H Congresses, and Citizenship Washington Focus.

After he met Katherine, they moved to Arizona, as he supported her as she worked towards her masters degree in the fine arts. In Arizona, Jon enjoyed designing custom swimming pools and landscaping for backyards, while also exploring the desert landscape and Native American culture.

Returning to New England in 2007, he began playing competitive polo and coaching the men’s and women’s polo teams at UCONN. He spent five years coaching the teams and qualified each year for regional tournaments and brought his 2015 women’s team to the National Final Four during his tenure as coach.

He gives back to his agriculture community and honors his upbringing by currently serving as a 4-H leader in Hartford County and has done so for 15 years. He and his family are active in the New England Sheep and Wool Growers Association, and they volunteer their time to help run the North East Youth Sheep show each year.

While sheep at Sand Meadow Farm started as a 4-H project for Addisen in 2015, they have grown into a family pursuit with 25 Shropshire and 11 Southdowns ewes. The goal is to raise extremely high quality structurally correct sheep with a moderate size that can compete nationally in the show ring and be profitable _______ Page 42

Jon Nicholson number market animals at the same time.

Along with the sheep, new endeavors into Shorthorn cattle, Havana rabbits, pigs and both meat birds and laying hens have been added to Sand Meadow Farm where they direct market USDA lamb, beef, pork and chicken, along with fresh eggs.

During any spare time Jon enjoys attending his kid’s sports games, adding another country to his travel list, and keeping up with the Red Sox and Patriots!

Jon is excited to be representing the Northeast on the board and looks forward to helping promote and grow the Shropshire breed into the future.

Upcoming deadlines to place ads in the Shropshire Voice March 15 Book mailed late April September 1 Book mailed early October It is not too early to request space in these upcoming issues.

Call Rinda: 217-474-9365

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Sugar Ridge Ranch

StephenSon Jon, Charlotte & Vivian

Viroqua, WI 54665 608-637-6474 (H) 608-774-3151 (C) 608-208-2527 (C)

Breeding Sheep that are Competitive Near & Far!

Save these Dates!

• Online catalog sale at www.SugarRidgeRanch.com opens April 8 • Tri-State Elite online Futurity sale April 18 with Integrity Livestock Sales • Private sales off the farm are ALWAYS welcome!

Please call to schedule.

Don’t let distance deter you - Delivery can be arranged! www.SugarRidgeRanch.com __________________ February 2022

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Jerry Flanders, DVM 16260 Atlantic Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060 317/508-4738 • vip@vipanimalcare.com www.vipclublambs.com

These lambs were sired by “STONE COLD” & “BRICK”.

Semen for sale on these two sires and other past stud rams in storage.

2021 Res Grand Champ Shrop Ram NAILE Open Show Shown by Kassidy Schakel

2021 Fall Ewe Lamb Class Winner NAILE Jr Show

Shown by Handley Everman

2nd Place Late Jan Ewe Lamb in Jr Show & 3rd in Open Show Shown by Kassidy Schakel

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2nd Place Late Feb Shrop Ewe Lamb Jr & Open Show Shown by Kassidy Schakel

3rd Place Early Feb Shrop Ewe Lamb Open Show Shown by Kassidy Schakel

2021 Res Champ Jr Division Shrop Ewe NAILE Open Show Shown by Kassidy Schakel

2nd Place Fall Shrop Ewe Lamb 2021 NAILE Open Show Shown by Kassidy Schakel

3rd Place Early Yearling Shrop Ewe Open Show

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How The States Rated With Number of Registrations Fiscal Year January 1 - December 31 2021

1) Indiana................398 2) Ohio....................384 3) Illinois..................263 4) Wisconsin............136

5) Oklahoma............124

6) Missouri...............107

7) Pennsylvania.........97

8) New York...............85 9) Kansas..................80

10) California...............71

11) Massachusetts......50

2020 1) Indiana................311 2) Ohio....................292 3) Illinois..................221 4) Wisconsin............150 5) Missouri...............146 6) Oklahoma............131 7) Pennsylvania.......119 8) Iowa......................51 9) New York...............46 10) Connecticut...........45

12) Iowa......................49

11) Kansas..................42

14) Maine....................45

13) Tennessee.............35

16) Connecticut...........43

15) Oregon..................26

13) Minnesota.............49

12) Minnesota.............36

15) Oregon..................45

14) California...............33

17) New Hampshire....39

16) Delaware...............23

18) Tennessee.............38

19) Maryland...............35

20) Washington...........32

21) Michigan................25 22) Delaware...............22

23) Nebraska...............20

24) Texas.....................14 25) Nevada....................9

26) Idaho.......................8 27) Montana..................7

17) Maryland...............22 18) New Hampshire....20 19) Nevada..................19 20) Texas.....................12 21) Montana................11 22) Washington.............9 23) Massachusetts........7 24) Louisiana.................4 25) Kentucky.................4

28) Kentucky.................5

26) Michigan..................3

29) Louisiana.................3

27) Idaho......................3

30) Vermont...................2

28) Nebraska.................2

Total........................2285

Total........................1823

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2019 1) Ohio....................407 2) Indiana................354 3) Illinois..................289 4) Missouri...............113 5) Wisconsin............108 6) Oklahoma..............95 7) Pennsylvania.........94 8) New York...............76 9) Iowa .....................63 10) Oregon..................60 11) Kansas..................53 12) Tennessee.............47 13) Maryland...............47 14) Maine....................41 15) New Hampshire....36 16) Connecticut...........35 17) Minnesota.............33 18) Massachusetts......33 19) Michigan................26 20) Montana................24 21) Washington...........21 22) Delaware...............19 23) Nebraska...............18 24) Idaho.....................18 25) Nevada..................17 26) Texas.....................17 27) California..............14 28) Louisiana.................5 29) Kentucky.................4 30) Wyoming.................3 31) Vermont...................2 32) North Carolina.........2 33) New Jersey.............1 34) West Virginia...........1 Total........................2176

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FIRST EXHIBITOR FLOCK

South Dakota State Fair & Clay County Fair

The Weidauer Family

Greg, Liz, Colin, and Sara (320)424-2543 • Greg.Weidauer@gmail.com _______ Page 46

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Shropshire Royal kids helping in the ring during the NAILE Junior Show. From left, Morgan Anderson, Dash Heeg, Leila Street and Landree Street.

Apply for Royalty program by March 1 The Shropshire Royalty Program allows for some recognition and a chance to have our Shropshire youngsters help promote the breed and activities. Applications will be accepted for the following categories: ages 5-10 for Little Bo Peep or Little Boy Blue; ages 11-16 for Shropshire Princess or Prince; and ages 17-21 for Shropshire Queen or Ambassador.

The winners should be responsible for attending one major Shropshire sale (Ohio Showcase, Midwest Stud Ram Sale, etc.) and two designated shows (All-American, NAILE, the national sale, etc.) Duties will include presenting awards at such events and promoting Shropshires whenever possible. Win-

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ners will be awarded sashes or hats. One title will be awarded in each category each year for a maximum of three. Both girls and boys are encouraged to apply.

Applications are available on the youth page of the Shropshire website or can be requested from the office. Applications are due in the office March 15. The selection will be made by a committee appointed by the Board of Directors. Winners will be notified in time to make plans to attend the National Sale in Greenfield, Ind. where the presentations will be made during the catered sale dinner on Friday April 22. For applications or questions please contact the Shropshire office at 413624-9652 or shropsec@hotmail.com. _______ Page 47

Breeder’s index

This list is a paid subscription published both in the Voice and on shropshires.org.

Adams Shropshires 10828 W 1000 S Rd Bonfield, IL 60913 Cell: (815) 228-2903 radams1976@hotmail.com adamsshropshires.com Anderson Farms Matthew, Christie, Emily & Andrew 15884 W State Hwy NN Grant City, MO 64456 (660) 988-3503 anderson_farms@hotmail.com Facebook.com/AndersonFarms www.anderson-farms.com Averill, David Village Farm 115 Cape Cod Hill Rd. New Sharon, ME 04955 (207) 778-9421 saverill48@yahoo.com Avery, Dennis & Nancy Avery Shropshires 151 Beechwood Dr. Bremen, IN 46506 (574) 209-0988 davery@etproducts.com Floyd & Sharon Avery (229) 942-3415 www.averyshropshires.com Barnes, Shane & Kim SKB Shropshires 1122 Browns Creek Rd. Sycamore, PA 15364 (724) 852-2673 kmbarnes@mail.wvu.edu Barnes, Tim & Deb Barnes Farms 5707 Mooney Road Radnor, OH 43066 (740) 494-2125 Cell: (740) 815-2402 troytongrn@gmail.com www.barnesfarms.com _______ Page 48

Brown, Rob & Ron Clay-Nob Farms 17527 Maple Drive Saegertown, PA 16433 814-431-8133 claynob75@gmail.com Bryant, Bill Jr 6838 Bryant Rd. Fredericktown, OH 43019 (740) 398-2053 bbryant4@hotmail.com Call, C. Donald 964 Mohawk Trail Shelburne, MA 01370 (413) 625-2436 doonyc@netscape.net Crago Brothers Shropshires Steve & Louise Crago & Sons 1499 Hiatt Road Clarksville, OH 45113 (937) 289-3167 steven_crago@AOL.com Curtiss, Mandy Attica Loc-up 1698 Nesbit Rd. Attica, NY 14011 (716) 465-0565 swartzm721@yahoo.com Dirlam, J.N. & Sons & Matt Dirlam 11673 N. Bethesda Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158 (317) 831-2130 dirlamjd@aol.com www.dirlamshropshires.com Dockter, Darrell & Janet 3-D Sheep Co 19411 So Carpenter Rd. Snohomish, WA 98290 (425) 327-1428 darrell.dockter@gmail.com Douglas, Donna April Aire Farms 11802 Pleasant Valley Road Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 337-0598 __________________ Shropshire Voice

Ebert Sheep Farm, Jeff, Christine & Monica Ebert 10015 Flush Rd. St. George, KS 66535 (785) 458-9174 Cell: (785) 458-9174 ebertsheepfarm@gmail.com www.ebertsheepfarm.com Edmondson, Andy Lazy E Ranch 4456 Fruitland Rd Loma Rica, CA 95901 (541)281-2311 sheep00@live.com Elsbury, David & Colleen 7800 N 250 E Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 326-3893 ecolleen4@hrtc.net Elsbury, Mike & Karen Elsbury’s Shropshires 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140-8939 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com www.elsburyfarms.com Elsbury, Tim & Family Double Doc Farm W 7112 Cherry Hill Dr Adell, WI 53001 262-483-4668 doubledoctim@gmail.com Evans, Dave 5884 St Rt 292 West Mansfield, OH 43358 (937) 363-3610 david_evans_5884@hotmail.com Fiegl, Mark Lindenview Meadow Farm 5550 Eddy Ridge Rd. Marion, NY 14505 (315) 576-1930 mfiegl1@rochester.rr.com Flanders, Jerry Flanders & Rachel Flanders 1626 Atlantic Rd Noblesville, IN 46060 317-508-4738 vipdvm2355@gmail.com www.vipclublambs.com __________________ February 2022

Fleener, Tim & Sarah 273 South Mountain Rd. Robesonia, PA 19551 (717) 413-5181 fleenerlivestock@gmail.com Facebook/Fleener Livestock Fritz, Caleb 104 Sells Rd. Beech Bluff, TN 38313 (615) 653-0867 caf3r@mtmail.mtsu.edu Fuss, Ashley Greenbrier Acres 8608 Hunters Dr Frederick, MD 21701 (240) 405-9383 afuss95@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Greenbrier-Acres Graves, Andy, Jodi, Wyatt, Breanna, Trey & Olivia Outlaw Farm 3010 East 1370 Rd. El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 417-876-7136 417-296-5909 jgraves@tigersk12.org Grohmann, Stacy Step Ahead Shrops 994 Step Rd Gilson, IL 61436 Cell: (309) 371-4260 Farm: (309) 876-2364 s_jo6@hotmail.com Groverman, Fred, DVM F & L Groverman Shropshires 400 Ormsby Lane Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 763-3132 Cell: (707) 782-8152 fredgroverman@gmail.com Gruenhagen, Jim & Donna SS Shrops 7622 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@gmail.com

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Hardisky, Denise Southern Tier Shropshires 254 E Sullivanville Rd. Horseheads, NY 14845 (570) 687-7967 dmh268@cornell.edu Heaton Farms Fred & Pam Heaton Family 622 Fessler Buxton Rd. Russia, OH 45363 (937) 526-3118 heatonfarms@centurylink.net Hiemke, Cody Mapleton Mynd Shropshires 1773 Koshkonong Rd. Stoughton, WI 53589 (415) 302-8035 cjhiemke@gmail.com Facebook.com/MapletonMyndShropshires High Life Farms David & Jodi High & Family 3388 McDermott Pond Creek Road McDermott, OH 45652 (740) 259-1907 highlifefarm2000@yahoo.com Hubbard, Brenna Land Run Shrops 354636 E 750 Rd Cushing, OK 74023 (918)225-9743 megafarms1@yahoo.com Isler, Jim Isler Shropshires 1340 Klingel Rd. Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-7682 islerjkjk@gmail.com J&R Farm Norbert Jackson & Family 4125 West St Rt 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 JRFarm1977@outlook.com Johnson, Bob & Karen RoKaJo Farm 569 St. Hwy. DD Marshfield, MO 65706 (417) 859-4452 rokajo6@centurytel.net _______ Page 50

Mary Anne Keck 417-844-589 rokajomaj@gmail.com Kalina Family Sue and Bessie Kalina 35586 Oakville RD SW Albany, OR 97321 (503) 939-0303 skalina26@gmail.com Kemp, Taylor Kemp Shropshires & New Horizons Farm 31522 Kennel Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 346-0121 Kempshropshires@gmail.com King, Craig & Andrea Weston King Peiter Shrops 860 CR 315 Taylor, MO 63471 (573) 767-0003 Kipp, James & Terri Grey Feather Farm E 5085 Irish Ridge Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (715) 255-8300 info@greyfeatherfarm.com www.greyfeatherfarm.com Kovacs, Sandy & Victoria Cross Country Shropshires 239 Cunard St.Fulton, OH 43321 (740) 751-3183 sbushatz@gmail.com Larimore, Larry & Sharon Triple J Farm 3370 Cattail Branch Road Harrington, DE 19952 302-233-8912 threejfarm@gmail.com Larson Livestock Ashley & Gerry Larson PO Box 454 Tenino, WA 98589 (360) 790-1671 glarson@scattercreek.com Lutz, Candy 3 Point Farm 314 W Easton Rd West Salem, OH 4427 (330) 464-0430 3pointfarm@gmail.com

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

Percival, Jim & Denise Schoolhouse Shropshires 961 Hoop Road Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 374-3371 schoolhousshrops@aol.com

Melvin Family Shropshires 9347 White Oak Rd. Mount Sterling, Ohio 43143 (740) 207-0786 pjmelvin46@hotmail.com

Petzel, Debbie Windswept Crest Farm 2037 180th Ave Centuria, WI 45824 (612) 578-1528 dspetzel@gmail.com

Merveldt, Darin & Kim 8104 N. Alfadale Road El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 206-6473 dkmerveldt@aol.com

Powell, Doris 40405 Route 187 Rome, PA 18837 (570) 247-7316 dorisap@frontiernet.net

Mies, Ed & Family 10000 Waverly Rd. Waverly, IL 62692 (217) 435-7091 jmies3@hotmail.com

Reason, Sandra M. High Desert Hay & Livestock PO Box 3819 Tonopah, NV 89049 (775) 482-4191

Moore, Adam MoBo Junction Farms 27568 Morgan Way Greentop, MO 63546 660-676-2825 Facebook.com/MOBOJunctionFarms/

Rife, Randy & Julie Rife Shropshires 2423 Clifton Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 603-0535 randy@rifeshropshires.com www.rifeshropshires.com

Motter, Jan Lane’s End Farm 12211 W. Rt. 973 Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (570) 398-2078 Mrozinski, Erik 6333 N 600 E Road Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 Cell: (219) 716-4921 emrozins@gmail.com Nicholson Family Sand Meadow Farm 906 Main St So. Windsor, CT 06074 (860) 490-7238 sandmeadowfarm@gmail.com Pence Farms 1083 W. Co. Rd. 61 Tiffin, OH 44883 Mike: (419) 992-4305 Doug: (419) 986-5848 Jay: (419) 992-4701 __________________ February 2022

Roberts, Tim Roberts Farms 29754 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, OK 73093 (405) 485-9255 Cell: (405) 314-3370 timrobertsfarms@gmail.com Rogers, Danny & Cynthia R&G Farm 2435 W. McCracken Road Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 996-3301 Cell: (317) 358-3260 crogers821@yahoo.com Rueber, Carol & Aimee Rueber Shropshires 2530 280th St Marshalltown, IA 50158 Carol: (319) 231-7626 Aimee: (319) 230-9739 aimeer_@hotmail.com www.freewebs.com/ruebershrops

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Shrum, Lori and Darron New Horizons Farm 31522 Kennel Street Macon, MO 63552 (660)651-8881 Newhorizonsfarm@hotmail.com Slutz, Tom City Limits Sheep Farm P.O. Box 177, 602 S. Main St. LaMoille, IL 61330 (815) 638-2177 Tom: (815) 866-5031 Brad: (815) 766-0584 tcslutz@gmail.com www.citylimitssheepfarm.com Smith, Lance or Brenda Smith Sisters Shropshires 2129 130th Ave. Russell, MN 56169-3072 (507) 823-4784 lbsmith@woodstocktel.net Stephenson, Jon, Charlotte & Vivian Sugar Ridge Ranch E8977 Pierce Hill Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 774-3151 sugarridgeranch@frontiernet.net www.sugarridgeranch.com Street, Mitch, Brittany, Leila and Landree Street Shropshires 4753 W. 1400 N. Elwood, IN 46036 Mitch: (317) 606-5234 Dennis Avery: (574) 209-0988 Facebook.com/StreetShropshires Ware, Kimberly KW Shropshires 565 N. Sunset Ridge Ln Kuna, ID 83634 Kim: (208) 921-3706 Floyd Avery: (208) 921-8740 KWshrops@hotmail.com Warren-Allen, Rachael A. Silver Cliff Farm 968 Drift Creek Rd NE P.O. Box 319 Silverton, OR 97381 (503) 873-4005 rawa@joyofdoing.com _______ Page 52

Webster, William 413 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME 04062 (207) 831-0608 Weidauer, Greg Rafter W Shropshires 17624 340th Ave Starbuck, MN 56381 (320) 424-2543 Greg.Weidauer@gmail.com Whiting, Rick BWB Farms, Inc. 1779 Green Road Martinsville, OH 45146 (937) 685-2603 Rick.Whiting@cascorp.com Weston, William T. Rocks & Rills Farm 20 Weston Rd. Hancock, NH 03448 603-899-9735 westonc9735@gmail.com

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Ohio Showcase.......34

Fritz..........................14

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Cross County Shrops FALL EWE L AMBS We will be selling 2 at the Ohio Sale!

We are focusing on beautiful breed character in our ewe lambs.

McCabe Shropshires “Shrops With Tops”

5154 Nickelson Rd., Prospect, OH 43342 740-360-1103 • mamccabe51@hotmail.com FB: McCabe Shropshires & Llama

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Kovacs Family

239 Canard St., Fulton, OH 43321 Sandy’s cell 740-751-3183 _______ Page 1

Focusing on

Faith, FARM & Family as we hope life gets back to normal!

We hope you can do the same & we look forward to seeing everyone this year!

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