October 2020 Shropshire Voice

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October 2020

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The Sugar Ridge Ranch girls...

Hangin’ Loose on Maui!

Sugar Ridge Ranch

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StephenSon Jon, Charlotte & Vivian

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Viroqua, WI 54665 Page 1 608-637-6474 (H) 608-774-3151 (C)

“Great Genetics Make The Difference”

Congratulations Emily Stevens, with your October 5th ram lamb, ES 2003. Emily bought his sire, Rife’s “Thoroughbred” 18-194 by “Kaboose” from our July ’19 production sale.

Emily had selected his dam, Rife 18-002 by “Bone Chiller” from the 2018 National Sale at Eaton. This powerful stud prospect has also won Champion Shropshire and Supreme overall at the “ Border Bash” show in Eaton, Ohio. He was also Champion Shropshire and Reserve overall at the “Freedom Fest” show in Missouri. Three impressive wins at three prestigious shows. The “Bone Chiller” on “Kaboose” genetics have really nicked!

Randy, Julie, Justin, Melissa, Olivia, Zachary, & Nicholas Rife 2423 Clifton Road, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Only 6 miles south of I-70 (Exit 54) (937) 603-0535 randy@rifeshropshires.com

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Volume 40, Issue 3

October 2020

~ 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 Jim Percival, President (2020) 961 Hoop Rd., Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 374-3371 schoolhousshrops@aol.com

Jim Gruenhagen (2021) 7622 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@gmail.com

R.J. Creamer, Vice President (2021) 4094 Centerville-Newmans Rd. Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 262-3972 creamer@marion.net

Caleb Fritz (2020) 104 Sells Rd., Beech Bluff, TN 38313 (615) 653-0867 caf3r@mtmail.mtsu.edu

Rick Adams (2021) 10828 W 1000 S Rd, Bonfield, IL 60913 (815) 228-2903 radams1976@hotmail.com Re Call (2021) 964 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne, MA 01370 (413) 625-2436 doonyc@netscape.net Mandy Curtiss (2020) 1698 Nesbit Rd. Attica, NY 14011 (716) 465-0565 swartzm721@yahoo.com Darrell Dockter (2022) 19411 S Carpenter Rd., Snohomish, WA 98290 (425) 327-1428 darrell.dockter@gmail.com Mike Elsbury (2020) 5385 E 500 N, Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com

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Mary Anne Keck (2021) 665 Niangua Rd., Niangua, MO 65713 (417) 844-5895 rokajomaj@gmail.com Adam Moore (2021) 27568 Morgan Way, Greentop, MO 63546 (660) 676-2825 adam.moore76@yahoo.com Danny Rogers (2020) 2435 W McCracken Rd., Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 358-3260 crogers821@yahoo.com Debbie Petzel (2022) 2037 180th Ave, Centuria, WI 45824 (612) 578-1528 dspetzel@gmail.com Tom Slutz (2022) PO Box 177, 602 S Main St., LaMoille, IL 61330 (815) 638-2177 tcslutz@gmail.com Paul Young (2020) 913 Brothers Rd., Bell Buckle, TN 37020 (931) 212-5562 wendy.young99@yahoo.com

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Secretary Becky Peterson will be near the office at most other times and will return calls as soon possible. She will make the best effort to process registrations and transfers within a day or two of receipt.

Contact her at: American Shropshire Registry Association Becky Peterson, Secretary 41 Bell Rd., Leyden MA 01337 Phone/Fax –(413) 624-9652 Shropsec@hotmail.com

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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 Percival

Happy fall. Hopefully everyone who fall lambs is well into their lambing season and everyone has ewes bred for spring lambs. I know that this has been a crazy year for everyone. If the virus was not enough to make everyone crazy the windstorm that hit the Midwest was.

Jim Percival It was great to see that some of our youth were able to have a couple shows

this summer. Congratulations to everyone who was able to show.

Hopefully, we will have a show in Louisville. I know we are all excited to be able to get together.

Please remember to help someone who is new in Shropshires.

We can all have positive influence on our new members and it is a real benefit to everyone.

Jim Percival

LEGAL NOTICE Annual Meeting of the Members

Official notice is hereby given to all members of theAmerican Shropshire RegistryAssociation,Inc.that the 2020Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on Sunday,November 15 at 6 PM in conjunction with the National Shropshire Show at NAILE in Louisville, Ky. The purpose of said meeting is to hear and approve the reports of the President and Secretary/Treasurer to ratify the acts of the Board of Directors since the last annual meeting of the members; to act on any old or new business which may be brought before the meeting; and to elect directors for districts having directors whose terms expire in 2020.

Article VI, Section 2 of the By Laws allows for the direct election of a director for a district if that district has an active, recognized Shropshire association. All Directors for districts not having an active state or regional Shropshire association shall be elected at the annual meeting of the members.

Directors whose terms will expire at this time are: Jim Percival - Ohio District Mandy Curtiss – New England/New York District Mike Elsbury – Indiana District Caleb Fritz –Pennsylvania & South District Danny Rogers –Indiana District Paul Young – Pennsylvania & South District Each membership in the American Shropshire Registry Association, Inc. is entitled to one vote at the Annual Meeting of the Members. Such vote must be cast in person.

Those members attending the Annual Meeting shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting the business of the Association. All members are encouraged to attend and participate.

Please note that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is very possible that this venue will be changed or cancelled. If that is the case, a member-wide notification will be sent by email and a notice put on the website with an update as soon as possible. Thanks for understanding.

Becky Peterson Secretary __________________ October 2020

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From secretary becky peterson Hello Shropshire Fans! I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe and healthy. I’ll do my best here not to dwell on our current COVID-19 situation in this column.We are all quite sick of it and look forward to the time when we can get back to normal and ask “did you remember your mask” only when going out for Halloween.

In spite of it all, the Shropshire office has stayed pretty busy with registration work over the summer with 1575 registrations, 780 transfers, 105 renewing adult members, 119 junior members and 17 new memberships. All numbers are down a little as we expected might happen but I am grateful for each and every one of them this year.

When it began to look like there would be a few shows for the kids to go to, things got busy again. Each announcement of yet another cancellation was disheartening at best but we had no choice but to accept it and look for alternatives. Many youth livestock associations were able to pull together and arrange for events to happen with a lot of changes, of course. I was delighted when our own North East Youth Sheep Show was able to delay a couple of weeks and put on a very successful event. It is hard enough to run a show of any size under usual circumstance but was quite a task to put this one together. We got through it with the new protocols and had a really good show and Shropshires were well represented.

If you wanted to try your hand at having an online sale, this was the year for it. There were five online sales already in the planning stages when things went awry in early March.

One breeder added two private sales to the line-up, another had one sale, another added a third to his already scheduled two, one other group added two more sales and, of course, the National Sale slated for Greenville, Ohio also became an online event, unfortunately though, almost at the end of the schedule.

The Indiana Premier Sale in Greenfield, Ind. was postponed a second time and finally went _______ Page 4

off as a live sale in June.The Midwest Stud Ram Sale cancelled completely as did the Great Lakes Sale. These 12 online sales had mixed results, some more successful than others for various reasons. In all, 195 Shrops and a few lots of semen were offered in online sales.

I want to express my appreciation to everyone who has supported our programs this year. We still have to focus on our juniors and have received several sponsorships of the Starter Flock and Junior Association. The Breeders Index has had lots of continued listings and of course we are thankful for all of the advertising support we receive for this book. The futurity had still a strong showing of 39 yearling ewes and 106 ewe lamb nominations from 15 sales, online or otherwise.

There have been some shows and there is a collection of point cards in the record. We are very thankful for the confidence of the consignors in this program.

Junior Association President Taylor Young of Tennessee has done an outstanding job staying connected with our junior members after the resignation of Junior Coordinator Rylie Miller.

She has updated the junior’s Facebook page and organized some fundraisers at some regional shows.These proceeds go to the activities of the junior group.

Plans for the North American are still ongoing though there will be some definite changes. Most of these are not available at this writing so stop by the Shropshire website www.shropshires.org for continued updates regarding the November Shropshire events in Kentucky. Be aware that this all may change plans for the meetings that usually take place in Louisville.

All in all, I have been fortunate to have a job that automatically allowed me to work from home. We are fairly isolated and have mostly kept to ourselves on our hill and have stayed safe and healthy, so far. But I will be anxious to see our members at the next opportunity.

Stay healthy, everyone! __________________ Shropshire Voice

NAILE 2020

While it has been very difficult to plan events in the past few months, the North American International Livestock Exposition has announced that the show will go on this fall even though there will be some major changes.

This will be a livestock-show-only event and will not be open to the public. The sheep barn will be setup with wider aisles and no cooking or sleeping in the barn will be allowed. It is likely that there will be no meeting rooms available. There will be no 4-H events (quiz bowl or Skillathon) though some collegiate judging events will continue.The rodeo is cancelled. The country store will not be open, though food and supply vendors will be set up in strategic areas.

Face masks/coverings will be required at all times. Special wristbands will be distributed based on the number of entries made and will be required to be worn by each person entering the facility. The premium book is available at this time on the NAILE website www.livestockexpo.org So, that being said, the following is the tentative NAILE Shropshire plan: •Junior Breeding Sheep Showmanship Friday, Nov. 13, 9 AM •NAILE Lead Classes Friday, Nov. 13, 5 PM •National Junior Shropshire Show Sunday, Nov. 15, 8 AM •National Open Shropshire Show Monday, Nov. 16, following Tunis

The meetings for the Board of Directors, the Junior Association and the Annual Meeting of the members are in limbo at this point.

Their arrangements will be posted on the Shropshire Website and Facebook page and sent by an email blast when firm.

The Stars of Louisville Shropshire Sale will not be held this year per the decision of the ASRA Directors in November 2019. However, as of this writing, the National Tunis Sheep Registry has plans in the works for an All-Breed Bred Ewe Sale to be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 PM. Shropshire breeders have been invited to participate. Susan Anderson of Kentucky is acting as the Sale Organizer. She can be reached at (606) 346-3916. Entries close on October 5. Entry information is posted on the Shropshire website www.shropshires.org.

When available the sale catalog will be posted there as well.

...in the next issue of the Voice with an ad promoting your flock.

Contact Rinda Maddox Story ideas, photos and letters always welcome.

shropshirevoice@thesidellreporter.com Call 217-474-9365

Webster Family SHROPSHIRES Bill, Ryan & Blake

413 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME • 207-831-0608 • stillweb1@gmail.com __________________ October 2020

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In these uncertain times with limited shows this summer, we are enjoying our grandkids!

Family matters!

Jim and Donna Gruenhagen

7622 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, Iowa 52807 (563) 355-6730 • ssshrops@gmail.com _______ Page 6

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2021 NAILE Judge Nominations Please use the form below or the one on the Shropshire website or the form at the Breed Display at the National Show at NAILE

to nominate a judge for the 2021 National Open Shropshire Show. One vote per paid ADULT membership will be allowed. The deadline to nominate a judge is Dec. 1. The Board will review the nominations and will submit a list with 3 nominees to the NAILE staff early in 2021.

THE AMERICAN

HROPSHIRE

REGISTRY ASSOCIATION INC.

I nominate the following person as a judge for the 2021 NAILE Open Shropshire Show. ____________________________________ Your name: _______________________________ _________________________________________

Signature (Must be a paid member)

Please return to ASRA by December 1 Mail: ASRA, 41 Bell Rd, Leyden, MA 01337 Fax: (413) 624-9652 • email: Shropsec@hotmail.com

Having an Online Sale or need to make an Announcement?

For $100 the ASRA will send an email blast to all member addresses on record with limited text/graphics and a website link for Shropshire promotion; OR they will mail a printed announcement by U.S. Postal Service to association members.

(Printing cost and postage extra).

Please note: ❖Each instance must be approved by the ASRA Board of Directors. ❖The ASRA does not necessarily endorse advertisement content. ❖For more information on this opportunity, please contact Becky in the Shropshire office. __________________ October 2020

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Ohio Showcase Online Sale

Consignor

May 9 Managed by Select Livestock Services Bid

Buyer

Yearling Ram VIP $ 1,000 Josh Robertson, Reynolds, IN SS Shropshires $ 300 Ashlyn Reddick, Girard, GA Fall Ram Lamb SS Shropshires $ 400 Brenda Smith, Lynd, MN Rife Shropshires $ 810 Dirk Wise, Spring Mills, PA High Life Farm $ 1,100 Dave Evans,West Mansfield, OH January Ram Lamb Plaza Livestock $ 550 Sarah, Austin & Clay Bartholomew, Mendon, MO Petry $ 300 Linda Cook, Muncie, IN February Ram Lamb High Life Farm $ 500 David Averill, New Sharon, ME Yearling Ewe High Life Farm $ 1,200 Victoria Kovacs, Fulton, OH Sand Meadow Farm $ 600 Jeff Barber, Elwood, IN Battle Run Farms $ 500 Rick Estep, Lewisburg, OH M&C Ranch $ 651 Quincy & Penelope Moore, Fall Ewe Lamb SS Shropshires $ 650 Brad Slutz, Maple Park, IL Rife Shropshires $ 950 Ashley Fuss, Frederick, MD BWB Farms $ 375 Avery Early January Ewe Lamb BWB Farms $ 300 Dan Evans, Ada, OH SS Shropshires $ 300 Danny Rogers, Monrovia, IN Isler Shropshires $ 325 Linda Cook Schoolhouse Shropshires $ 300 Victoria Kovacs High Life Farm $ 1,200 Natalie Eskridge, Late January Ewe Lamb SS Shropshires $ 400 Danny Rogers Petry $ 350 Tom Wolford, Newark, OH February Ewe Lamb Isler Shropshires $ 400 Midnight Star Farm Fritz Farm $ 550 John Cross, Gorham, ME High Life Farm $ 800 Taylor Richey, Jerseyville, IL March Ewe Lamb Sand Meadow Farm $ 550 Christine Miller, Hobart, NY High Life Farm $ 750 Arthur Brown,

27 head $ 16,111 Avg. $597

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Indiana Premier Sale Results June 13, Greenfield, IN

Consignor

Price

Buyer

Yearling Ram Noble Farms $ 800 Charles Sappington Greenup, IL Fall Ram Lamb Poynter Stock Farm $ 300 Mike & Karen Elsbury, Greenfield, IN Spring Ram Lamb City Limits $ 250 Mike & Karen Elsbury City Limits $ 275 Evan Arthur, Greenfield, IN Yearling Ewe Elsbury Shropshires $1475 Tim Elsbury, Elsbury Shropshires $ 850 Tim Elsbury Elsbury Shropshires $ 250 Charles Sappington BWB Farms $ 300 New Horizons Farm, Macon, MO Poynter Stock Farm $ 500 Taylor Kemp, Macon, MO Sappington Sheep $ 300 Mike & Karen Elsbury Fall Ewe Lamb Noble Farms $ 400 Hunter Poynter Stock Farm $ 700 Kaylee Goins, Monrovia, IN SS Shrops $ 500 Quincy & Penelope Moore, Elsbury Shropshires $ 250 Maggie Elsbury, IN Spring Ewe Lamb Elsbury Shropshires $ 425 Dave Elsbury & Fam, Greenfield, IN Elsbury Shropshires $ 800 Tim Elsbury Elsbury Shropshires $ 250 Maddie Jadernak, Lowell, IN Crimson Ridge $ 300 Westin Poynter, Maple Park, IL Noble Farms $ 400 Mike & Karen Elsbury Dirlam Shropshires $ 600 Abby Mullis, Morgantown, IN Schoolhouse Shrops $ 300 Mike & Karen Elsbury Schoolhouse Shrops $ 375 Abby Mullis City Limits $ 750 James Bend,Waterman, IL City Limits $ 600 Kaylyn Joyce, Greenfield, IN City Limits $ 500 Bryce Jordan, City Limits $ 600 Isla Mae & Will Proper Shrops $ 250 Mike & Karen Elsbury SS Shrops $ 425 Kirsten Keck, Marshfield, MO City Limits $ 500 Isla Mae & Will

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choolhouse hropshires

Jim & Denise Percival

961 Hoop Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385 • 937-3SHEEP1 (374-3371)

www.schoolhousehropshires.com • schoolhousshrops@aol.com __________________ October 2020

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

Cassidy Schakel Kenyan Buckland

2020 CHAMPION SHROP EWE ISF SHOWCASE

Kenyan Buckland

2020 ISF SHOWCASE RES. CHAMP SHROP EWE

Cassidy Schakel

CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE CLASS WINNER LATE YEARLING SHROPSHIRE EWE EWE

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OPEN SHOWS Wisconsin Sheep & Wool

Jefferson,WI Sept. 12, Judge: Zane Bone Yearling Ram 1.Vivian Stephenson Champion Ram Fall Ram Lamb 1. David Elsbury February Ram Lamb 1.Vivian Stephenson Res. Champion Ram 2.Timothy Elsbury 3. Mason Kishman 4. Mason Kishman 5. Lauren Thompson March Ram Lamb 1.Vivian Stephenson 2. Mason Kishman

3.Tenley Cory Yearling Ewe 1. Kassidy Schakel Res. Champion Ewe 2. Abbey Hughes 3.Vivian Stephenson 4.Timothy Elsbury 5. Kaitlyn Schakel 6. David Elsbury 7.Timothy Elsbury 8.Tenley Cory 9. Camden Cory 10. Camden Cory 11. David Elsbury Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Kassidy Schakel 2.Vivian Stephenson 3. Justin Proper 4. David Elsbury 5. Justin Proper 6. Mason Kishman

January Ewe Lamb 1. Kate Bodell Champion Ewe 2.Vivian Stephenson 3. Abbey Hughes 4. Abbey Hughes 5.Timothy Elsbury 6.Timothy Elsbury 7. Justin Proper 8. David Elsbury 9. Camden Cory 10. Lauren Thompson February Ewe Lamb 1.Vivian Stephenson 2.Timothy Elsbury 3.Timothy Elsbury 4. Justin Proper 5. Mason Kishman 6. Camden Cory March Ewe Lamb 1.Vivian Stephenson 2.Timothy Elsbury

Judge Zane Bone of Texas interacts with the Cody Family of Indiana at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival.

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3. Mason Kishman 4. Camden Cory Best Flock 1.Vivian Stephenson 2.Timothy Elsbury

Ozark Empire

August 1, Springfield, MO Judge: Aaron Hubbard Yearling Ram 1.Taylor Kemp Res. Champ. Ram 2.Wyatt Graves 3. Hagan Martin 4. Ryder Montgomery 5. Hagan Martin 6. Lori Shrum Fall Ram Lamb 1. Kirsten Keck Spring Ram Lamb 1. Dalton Payne Grand Champ. Ram 2. Kirsten Keck 3. Ryder Montgomery 4.Wyatt Graves 5.Taylor Kemp 6. Hagan Martin 7. Faith Calvin 8. Lori Shrum 9. Hagan Martin 10. Faith Calvin Pair Ram Lambs 1. Kirsten Keck 2. Hagan Martin 3. Faith Calvin Early Yearling Ewe 1. Hagan Martin 2. Faith Calvin 3.Taylor Kemp 4. Lori Shrum 5.Wyatt Graves 6. Olivia Graves 7. Kirsten Keck Late Yearling Ewe 1.Taylor Kemp 2. Faith Calvin 3. Ryder Montgomery 4. Hagan Martin _______ Page 12

5.Wyatt Graves 6. Olivia Graves 7. Ryder Montgomery 8. Kirsten Keck 9. Hagan Martin Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Faith Calvin 2.Taylor Kemp 3. Hagan Martin 4.Wyatt Graves 5. Olivia Graves 6. Kirsten Keck Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Jared McCoy 2. Ryder Montgomery Early Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Faith Calvin Res. Champion Ewe 2. Jared McCoy 3.Wyatt Graves 4. Kirsten Keck 5. Faith Calvin 6.Taylor Kemp 7.Taylor Kemp 8. Kirsten Keck 9. Lori Shrum 10. Lori Shrum 11.Wyatt Graves Late Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Olivia Graves Champion Ewe 2. Olivia Graves 3. Dalton Payne 4. Brooklyn Torrone 5. Ryder Montgomery 6. Hagan Martin 7. Colby Chastain 8. Colby Chastain 9. Hagan Martin 10. Ryder Montgomery Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Olivia Graves 2. Faith Calvin 3. Ryder Montgomery 4. Kirsten Keck 5. Hagan Martin 6. Lori Shrum 7. Colby Chastain Best Mixed Pair

1.Taylor Kemp 2.Wyatt Graves 3. Faith Calvin 4. Ryder Montgomery 5. Kirsten Keck 6. Hagan Martin 7. Lori Shrum 8.Wyatt Graves Young Flock 1.Wyatt Graves 2. Faith Calvin 3. Ryder Montgomery 4.Taylor Kemp 5. Hagan Martin 6. Kirsten Keck 7. Lori Shrum Pen of 4 Lambs 1.Wyatt Graves 2. Faith Calvin 3. Ryder Montgomery 4. Hagan Martin 5. Kirsten Keck Exhibitor’s Flock 1. Faith Calvin 2.Wyatt Graves 3.Taylor Kemp 4. Ryder Montgomery 5. Hagan Martin 6. Kirsten Keck

Kansas State

September 5 Judge: Ben Williams Spring Ram Lamb 1. Jansyn Van Horn Champion Ram 2. Erica Nightengale 3. Jeff Ruckert Late Spring Ram Lamb 1. Ryder Montgomery Res. Champion Ram 2. Erica Nightengale 3. Erica Nightengale 4. Jansyn Van Horn 5. Erica Nightengale 6. Pair Ram Lambs 7. Jansyn Van Horn __________________ Shropshire Voice

8. Erica Nightengale Yearling Ewe 1. Ryder Montgomery 2. Hayden Walker 3. Erica Nightengale 4. Jeff Ruckert 5. Ryder Montgomery 6. Erica Nightengale 7. Jansyn Van Horn 8. Jansyn Van Horn Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Ryder Montgomery 2. Hayden Walker 3. Erica Nightengale 4. Jansyn Van Horn Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Erica Nightengale 2. Ryder Montgomery 3. Ryder Montgomery Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Jansyn Van Horn Res. Champion Ewe 2. Erica Nightengale 3. Jeff Ruckert

Late Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Brecken Nelson Champion Ewe 2. Brecken Nelson 3. Ryder Montgomery 4. Ryder Montgomery 5. Jansyn Van Horn 6. Jansyn Van Horn 7. Erica Nightengale 8. Erica Nightengale 9. Brooklyn Torrone Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Brecken Nelson 2. Jansyn Van Horn 3. Ryder Montgomery 4. Erica Nightengale Pair of Lambs, both sexes 1. Jansyn Van Horn 2. Ryder Montgomery 3. Erica Nightengale Young Flock 1. Jansyn Van Horn 2. Ryder Montgomery 3. Erica Nightengale

Flock 1. Ryder Montgomery 2. Jansyn Van Horn 3. Erica Nightengale Pen of 4 Lambs 1. Jansyn Van Horn 2. Ryder Montgomery 3. Erica Nightengale

Did you know?

The Shropshire Voice always welcomes and encourages photos of your youth.

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P.O. Box 475

Sidell, IL 61876

Rick Whiting

1779 Green Rd., Martinsville, OH 45146 (937) 685-2603 Rick.Whiting@cascorp.com

Neal Knapp, Flock Consultant and Professional Fitter __________________ October 2020

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KEEP AMERICA GREAT...

BUY AMERICAN MADE SHROPS! Majors Shropshires Joe & Cheryl Majors • Milan, MI 734/478-0437 • 734/478-0438 majorsjc@msn.com • majorsshowlambs.com _______ Page 14

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Starter Flock

The seventh year of the Shropshire Starter Flock was marked in 2020. The committee reviewed 16 applications in late March. Applicants ranged in age from 9 to 18 and lived in nine states (Florida,Tennessee, Indiana,Wisconsin, Ohio, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Maine and Illinois.) The 2020 recipient was 9-year-old James Bend of Waterman, Ill. His application showed a real interest in beginning this project after a year with two market lambs. He has autism and is well encouraged by his parents, Jeffrey and Meredith Bend. He succeeded well last year and with his $1250 stipend he purchased two yearling ewes, Cookie and Candy, from Rueber Shropshires and Erik Mrozinski in their online sales in April. The yearlings have been bred for this fall so hopefully he will be in the lambing barn soon.

He also purchased three other ewe lambs, Skittles, Sugar and Spice, from City Limits and from Westin Poynter. So with these and two crossbred Cheviots, they have a flock of seven and can’t wait to add more. James has been practicing shearing through the summer and was able to attend three shows in spite of the nasty Covid-19 virus. His uncle, Jared Poynter, has been helping James with his project along the way. James does some of his own research online and his mom says he retains an amazing amount of knowledge. He also appreciated the help of Brad and Carol Slutz and also Rick Adams and his gradaughters.

James will be going to in-person school

Voice Subscription Single copies $5 each for additional copies to ASRA members and for non-ASRA members ASRA Office (413) 624-9652 __________________ October 2020

James Bend with his February Ewe Lamb purchased at the Indiana Premier Sale. this fall and is eager to share his experiences with new friends.

The present Starter Flock Program began in 2014 through the efforts of the National Junior Shropshire Association and is also funded through donations by Shropshire breeders. Sponsors this year include Chip Hallet, Sand Meadow Farm, Orchard Valley Farm, SS Shrops, Jared Poynter, Diana Majors, Twisted Sisters Livestock,Triple J Farm, Jan Motter, Isler Shropshires, Schoolhouse Shropshires, Caleb Fritz, Sugar Ridge Ranch, ROKAJO, Kemp Shropshires, Adams Shropshires, Jaedyn and Drake Slutz, City Limits Sheep Farm and the Calvin Family.

As with a lot of junior programs, sponsorship is continually needed to make it successful. Contact Junior Association President Taylor Young or the Shropshire office to find out how you can help.

To be considered for the award, youngsters must submit an application, an essay, one or more letters of recommendation and a budget outlining the management of three or more ewes for a year. Applications should be available early in 2021 from the Shropshire office or on the registry website. _______ Page 15

Junior Shows Noble T Apple

Greenfield, IN June 13 Judge: Jim Percival Yearling Ram: 1.Taylor Kemp 2. Hunter Keck Spring Ram Lamb 1. Kylie Adams Champion Ram 2.Westin Poynter 3. Katelyn Elsbury 4.Taylor Kemp 5.Westin Poynter 6. Camden Cory Yearling Ewe 1. Kylie Adams Senior & Grand Champion Ewe 2. Abbey Hughes 3.Taylor Kemp 4. Zoe Ault 5. Abbey Hughes 6. Camden Cory 7. Justin Proper Bring Back Yearling Ewe 1. Abbey Hughes 2. Camden Cory Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Justin Proper January Ewe Lamb 1. Abbey Hughes Jr. Champion Ewe 2. Kylie Adams 3. Abbey Hughes 4. Kirsten Keck 5.Westin Poynter 6. Megan Whisman 7. Justin Proper 8. Camden Cory February & Later Ewe Lamb 1.Westin Poynter 2. Lynsay Foster 3. James Bend 4. Faith Poynter _______ Page 16

5. James Bend 6. Justin Proper 7. James Bend 8. Megan Whisman Market Lamb 1. Miranda Schramer 2. Kylie Adams 3. Zoe Ault 4. Mackensie Adams 5. Miranda Schramer

Freedom Fest

Bowling Green, Missouri July 5 Judge: Craig Beckmeier Yearling Ram 1.TJ Belt Res. Sr. Champ. Ram 2.Taylor Kemp 3. Brady Miller 4.Wyatt Graves Fall Ram Lamb 1. Emily Stevens Sr & Grand Champion Ram 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Hunter Keck January Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz Jr. & Res. Grand Champion Ram 2. Jaedyn Lutz 3. Dash Heeg 4. Rylie Miller 5. Clayton Richie 6. Quincy Moore 7.Taylor Kemp February & Later Ram Lamb 1. Dalton Payne Res. Jr. Champ. Ram 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Kylie Adams 6.Wyatt Graves Yearling Ewe Class #1 1. Kassidy Schakel Res. Sr. & Res.

Grand Champ. Ewe 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Kylie Schakel 4. Kylie Adams 5. Abbey Hughes 6. Quincy Moore 7. Abbey Hughes Yearling Ewe Class #2 1. Jaedyn Slutz Sr. & Grand Champion Ewe 2.Taylor Kemp 3. Emily Stevens 4.Wyatt Graves 5. Clayton Richey 6.Wyatt Graves 7. Camden Cory Yearling Ewe Class #3 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Lane Falch 3. Quincy Moore 4. Emily Stevens 5. Jaedyn Slutz 6.Wyatt Graves 7. Lane Falch 8.Wyatt Graves Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Brody Belt 2. Kirsten Keck 3. Lane Falch 4. Kassidy Schakel 5.Taylor Richey 6. Kylie Adams January Ewe Lamb Class #1 1. Quincy Moore 2. Kylie Adams 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Abbey Hughes 6. Penelope Moore 7. Dash Heeg January Ewe Lamb Class #2 1. Jaedyn Slutz Jr. Champion Ewe 2. Abbey Hughes 3. Clayton Richey 4.Taylor Kemp 5. Brady Miller

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A Northern Division of Poynter Sheep Farm

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STOCK FARM

Introducing...

“Not Quite” January Ram lamb Sired by “Brick” and out of a Elsbury ewe.

C ongratulations...

Miranda Schramer of Maple Park, IL on her success this summer in Indiana and Illinois with a Shropshire market lamb purchased off our farm.

James Bend of Waterman, IL

on your success this summer with this fancy ewe lamb purchased off our farm.

James was also the recipient of the Shropshire Starter Flock Scholarship.

Jared, Kara, Westin, Faith 8N215 McGough Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 (815) 276-2200

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We are expecting several ewes to lamb this fall!

Jeff & Jan Poynter 12709 E. 750th Rd. Paris, IL 61944 (217) 251-9984

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McCabe’s Dominator A fall ram lamb by Rife’s Bonechiller.

He tested RRNNFF. We will have lambs by him in 2021 and will sell the best at the National Sale in Greenville.

Ewe lamb out of Kaboose by a Montana ewe. Victoria is showing her here at the Greenfield Junior Show.

Both flocks are using Dominator and AI’d some ewes to Kaboose. We will have yearling ewes, fall ewes, January ewe lambs and ram lambs to sell in 2021.

McCabe Shropshires

Cross County Shrops

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

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

Shrops With Tops

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Kovacs Family

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6. Hunter Keck 7. Camden Cory January Ewe Lamb Class #3 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Emily Stevens 3.TJ Belt 4.TJ Belt 5.Wyatt Graves 6. Lane Falch 7.Wyatt Graves February Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2.Taylor Richey 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Kate Bodell 5. Quincy Moore 6.Wyatt Graves 7. Clint Bailey 8. Dash Heeg 9. Penelope Moore 10. Camden Cory March Ewe Lamb 1.Taylor Richey Res. Jr. Champ. Ewe 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Rylie Miller 3. Dalton Payne 4.Wyatt Graves 5. Kirsten Keck

Indiana Youth Sheep Expo

Greenfield IN August 2 Judge: Katherine Kuykendall Yearling Ram 1. Olivia Clark 2. Sophie Harrell 3.Wyatt Harrell Fall Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz Res. Champ. Ram 2. Emily Stevens 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Emily Stevens Spring Ram Lamb 1. Drake Slutz Champion Ram

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2. Kinley Tenney 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Dash Heeg 5. Jaedyn Slutz 6. Kinley Tenney 7. Kylie Adams 8.Victoria Kovacs 9.Weston Harrell Yearling Ewe Class 1 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Abbey Hughes 3. Kassidy Schakel 4.Tanner Beckmier 5. Emily Stevens 6. Brianna Ferrell 7. Kaitlyn Schakel 8. Justin Proper 9. Kylie Adams 10. Olivia Clark Yearling Ewe Class 2 1. Kassidy Schakel 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Drake Slutz 4. Kenyon Buckland 5. Emily Stevens 6.Taylor Young 7. Kinley Tenney 8.Victoria Kovacs 9.Taylor Young Fall Ewe Lamb Class 1 1. Kenyon Buckland Champion Ewe 2. Kassidy Schakel 3.Taylor Young 4. Emily Stevens 5. Leila Street 6. Landree Street Fall Ewe Lamb Class 2 1. Emily Stevens 2. Zachary Rife 3. Olivia Rife 4. Justin Proper 5. Kylie Adams 6. Justin Proper Spring Ewe Lamb Class 1 1. Drake Slutz Res. Champ. Ewe 2. Kylie Adams 3.Victoria Kovacs

4. Drake Slutz 5. Kassidy Schakel 6. Abbey Hughes 7. Leila street 8. Landree Street 9.Tanner Beckmier 10. Leila Street 11. Kinley Tenney 12. Dash Heeg Spring Ewe Lamb Class 2 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Skilar Burch 3. Emily Stevens 4. Landree Street 5. HR Reasoner 6. Piper Cushway 7. Justin Proper 8. Camden Cory Spring Ewe Lamb Class 3 1. Kade Mennen 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Mason Miller 4. Abbey Hughes 5. Kate Bodell 6. Skilar Burch 7. Anna Durnell 8.Victoria Kovacs 9. Dash Heeg 10. Justin Proper 11. Camden Cory Spring Ewe Lamb Class 4 1. Cora Bartrum 2. Kingston Rinker 3. Kinley Tenney Pair of Ewe Lambs 1. Kassidy Schakel 2. Emily Stevens 3.Victoria Kovacs 4. Kylie Adams 5. Justin Proper 6. Kinley Tenney 7. Dash Heeg Young Flock 1. Emily Stevens 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Kinley Tenney 4.Victoria Kovacs Continued on Page 22

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AVERY shropshires “Your source for quality Shropshires” Avery 19-22 “Thunder” was set to make a name for himself at the Big Ohio, but with that cancelled he was purchased out of the barn

by Lane Falch of Missouri.

We expect big things from him. Lane also purchased a fall born ewe lamb.

Thank you, Lane!

(Pictured below – Avery 19-38)

(Pictured below – Street 20-01 and 20-02)

Another big thanks to Leila and Landree Street for purchasing four of our top brood ewes. They also purchased a fall ewe lamb, Avery 19-38.

We are super impressed with Street 20-01 and Street 20-02, and the other lambs being produced in combination with our genetics.

Dennis & Nancy Avery

davery21195@gmail.com (574) 209-0988

John Mrozinski

(219) 575-4833 johnmrozinski@yahoo.com

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Street Shropshires Introducing Avery’s “Lockdown”

Half-interest was sold to Mrozinski Farms this past spring. I think it’s pretty hard to find a hole in this guy!

“Lockdown” is going to put a big stamp on our program.

The Avery/Street ram battery is loaded. With “Lockdown,” Street’s “Game Changer,” or Sand Meadow’s “Camouflage” we feel we have a ram that can match with any ewe in our flock or yours!

Call Mitch or Dennis for semen and to check out our lambs!

Mitch and Brittany Street and Family Dennis and Nancy Avery

(317) 606-5234 (Mitch’s Cell) (574) 209-0988 (Dennis’ Cell) www.facebook.com/StreetShropshires __________________ October 2020

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Best Headed Shropshire 1. Emily Stevens

Missouri State

(Youth Only) Sedalia, MO August 15 Judge: Craig Beckmeier Yearling Ram 1.Thomas Belt Champion Ram 2. Pakey Matthews Senior Ram Lamb 1. Hunter Keck Res. Champion Ram Junior Ram Lamb 1. Faith Calvin 2. Hunter Keck 3. Emily Anderson 4. Bryant Horstmeier Yearling Ewe 1.Thomas Belt 2. Faith Calvin 3. Evan Peiter

4. Olivia Graves 5. Brody Horstmeier 6. Olivia Graves 7. Hunter Keck 8. Faith Calvin 9. Hunter Keck 10. Bryant Horstmeier Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Brody Belt Champion Ewe 2. Jared McCoy Junior Ewe Lamb 1.Thomas Belt Res. Champion Ewe 2.Thomas Belt 3. Faith Calvin 4. Olivia Graves 5. Brody Belt 6. Emily Anderson 7. Hunter Keck 8. Jared McCoy 9. Faith Calvin 10. Hunter Keck 11. Olivia Graves 12. Pakey Matthews

13. Bryant Horstmeier 14. Brody Horstmeier 15. Evan Peiter 16. Evan Peiter

North East Youth Sheep Show August 1 Judge Steve Majchrzak

Yearling Ram 1. Brady Clark Senior Ram Lamb 1. Madison Miller 2. Citrus Triplett Intermediate Ram Lamb 1. Brady Clark Champion Ram 2. Addisen Nicholson Res. Champion Ram 3. Lizzy Miller 4. Madison Miller Junior Ram Lamb 1. Addisen Nicholson

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Available in the Spring

716-465-0565 Mandy, Chris and Robert Curtiss

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1698 Nesbitt Rd. Attica NY 14011

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2. Brady Clark 3. Addisen Nicholson 4. Joanna Jaracz 5. Joanna Jaracz 6. Annabelle Miller 7. Faustyna Jaracz Pair of Ram Lambs 1. Brady Clark 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Joanna Jaracz 4. Madison Miller Yearling Ewe Class I 1. Addisen Nicholson Res. Senior Champ. Ewe 2. Brady Clark 3. Addisen Nicholson 4. Lizzy Miller 5. Adam Jaracz Yearling Ewe Class II 1. Oliver Nicholson Senior & Grand Champion Ewe 2. Brady Clark 3. Brady Clark 4. Faustyna Jaracz 5. Faustyna Jaracz Pair of Yearling Ewes 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Brady Clark 3. Faustyna Jaracz Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Citrus Triplett Intermediate Ewe Lamb Class I 1. Addisen Nicholson Jr. & Res. Grand Champion Ewe 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Brady Clark 4. Brady Clark Intermediate Ewe Lamb Class II 1. Oliver Nicholson Res. Junior Champion Ewe 2. Oliver Nicholson 3. Chloe N Stonesifer

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4. Chloe N Stonesifer Junior Ewe Lamb Class I 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Oliver Nicholson 3. Brady Clark 4. Chloe N Stonesifer 5. Brady Clark 6. Lizzy Miller 7. Faustyna Jaracz 8. Faustyna Jaracz Junior Ewe Lamb Class II 1. Brady Clark 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Joanna Jaracz 4. Madison Miller 5. Joanna Jaracz 6. Annabelle Miller Pair of Ewe Lambs 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Brady Clark 3. Oliver Nicholson 4. Chloe N Stonesifer 5. Joanna Jaracz 6. Faustyna Jaracz Exhibitors Flock 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Brady Clark 3. Joanna Jaracz 4. Faustyna Jaracz 5. Lizzy Miller

Ohio Youth Livestock Expo Greenville, OH August 5 Judge: Evan Snyder

Yearling Ram 1.Taylor Ruff 2. Chase Liskai Fall Ram Lamb 1. Emily Stevens Champion Ram 2. Heather Swartz 3. Emily Stevens Winter Ram Lamb 1. Shelby Petry 2. Abby Isler 3.Victoria Kovacs

4. Chase Liskai 5. Spring Ram Lamb 6. Natalee Eskridge Res. Champion Ram 7. Zane Melvin 8. Early Yearling Ewe 9. Shelby Petry 10. Abby Isler 11. Annie Saling 12. Heather Swartz Late Yearling Ewe 1. Zane Melvin Champion Ewe 2. Natalee Eskridge 3. Emily Stevens 4. Garrett Petry 5. Emily Stevens 6. Chase Liskai 7.Victoria Kovacs 8. Annie Saling 9. Chase Liskai Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Avery Vasko 2. Heather Swartz 3. Emily Stevens 4. Natalee Eskridge 5. Emily Stevens Winter Ewe Lamb 1. Emily Stevens Res. Champion Ewe 2. Annie Saling 3. Natalee Eskridge 4.Victoria Kovacs 5. Abby Isler 6. Emily Stevens 7. Ben Isler 8. Chase Liskai 9.Victoria Kovacs Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Avery Vasko 2. Natalee Eskridge 3. Heather Swartz 4. Chase Liskai 5. Garrett Petry 6. Chase Liskai Flock 1. Emily Stevens Premier Exhibitor 2. Emily Stevens _______ Page 23

CLSF 1990

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Sheep CLSF 1990

Fear Factor x 2018 National Champion Ewe – High Selling from the Spring Sales at $3,000 to Kenyon Buckland, IN

BARTENDER

CLSF 2088 Kaboom x Entourage – Sold ½ Interest to Addisen & Oliver Nicholson/ Sand Meadow Farms, CT THANKS to everyone that purchased sheep and semen from us in 2020 from the online sales and off the farm.

Tom Slutz & Family

P.O. Box 177, LaMoille IL 61330 • (815) 638-2177 • (815) 915-5624 (c) tcslutz@gmail .com _______ Page 24

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Limits

p Farm SUMMIT CLSF 1919

2019 National Champion Ram

Grey Goose x Entourage – Sold ½ Interest to Brenna Hubbard/ Land Run Shrops, OK

TITO

CLSF 2006 Grey Goose x Entourage – Sold to SS Shrops/ Jim & Donna Gruenhagen, IA

NO MERCY

CLSF 1989 Fear Factor x 2018 National Champion Ewe – Sold ½ Interest to Quincy & Penelope Moore/ MOBO Junction Shrops, MO

Call early or plan a visit for the best selection of the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 lambs.

Brad Slutz & Family

Maple Park, IL 60151 • (815) 766-0584 • brad.slutz@compeer.com www.citylimitssheepfarm.com __________________ October 2020

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Shropshire Futurity as of 9/20/20

Yearling Ewe Current rank

Exhibitor

Flock Tag

# shows

Points

1. tie Faith Calvin Majors 19-2079 3 25 1. tie Faith Calvin Majors 19-2065 3 25 1. tie Emily Stevens R&A 2466 3 25 4.

Tanner Beckmier Fleener 1923 3 23 5.

Camden Cory JEM 1919 3 17 6.

Camden Cory Double Doc 19-05 3 14 7.

Addisen Nicholson CLSF 1931 1 6 Regional Ewe Lamb East 1.

Skilar Burch Fritz 2009 3 27 Mid-West 1.

Camden Cory Mrozinski 20-15 3 16 2.

Avery Vasko BWB 1964 2 8 West 1.

Kirsten Keck SS Shrops 20-02 2 21 2.

Anna Dunnam Sugar Ridge 20-31 1 6 3, Anna Dunnam Sugar Ridge 20-02 1 6 Overall Ewe Lamb 1.

Skilar Burch Fritz 2009 3 27 2.

Kirsten Keck SS Shrops 20-02 2 21 3.

Camden Cory Mrozinski 20-15 3 16 4.

Avery Vasko BWB1964 2 8 5.

Anna Dunnam Sugar Ridge 20-31 1 6 6.

Anna Dunnam Sugar Ridge 20-02 1 6

Thank you to the following consignors for nominating 105 Ewe Lambs and 39 Yearling Ewes to the 2020 Shropshire Futurity.

Your promotional and financial support of this program is extremely important and much appreciated.

Ewe Lambs renominated from 2019 - 11 Adams Shropshires - 4 Addisen & Oliver Nicholson - 12 Brady Miller - 3 Brian Moeller -1 Bryant Shrops - 1 BWB Farms - 2 Caleb Fritz - 4 Chloe Stonesifer - 1 _______ Page 26

Christine & Monica Eber t - 1 Dash Heeg - 2 David & Jodi High - 8 Emily Stevens -1 Erik Mrozinski - 16 Isler Shropshires - 2 Jaedyn & Drake Slutz -28 Jerry Flanders - 3 Jim Gruenhagen - 8 JN Dirlam & Sons - 2

Leila & Landree Street - 2 Mark & Marilyn McCabe - 1 Petry Family - 1 Quincy & Penelope Moore - 3 Rife Shropshires - 3 Rueber Shrops - 3 Schoolhouse Shrops - 3 Step Ahead Shrops - 4 Tim & Sarah Fleener - 3 Tom Slack - 7 Vivian Stephenson - 4 __________________ Shropshire Voice

Adams 20067 “MAQ” Champion Shropshire ram

at the Northern Illinois youth livestock show and the Indiana junior Shropshire show in Greenfield, Indiana.

Rocket on both sides of his pedigree

Adams

SHROPSHIRES “Your Foundation For Quality”

Rick Adams 10828 W 1000 S Rd., Bonfield, IL 60913 (815) 228-2903 AdamsShropshires.com radams1976@hotmail.com __________________ October 2020

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M rozinski F arMs s hropshirEs

Thank you to Denise Hardisky

on her purchase of this January buck lamb 20-20.

Sired by our stud ram Buckham 18-37.

Thank you to Jim Terri and Leroy Kipp

on their purchase of Mrozinski 20-5, sired by Buckham 18-37.

Erik Mrozinski

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

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Your American Junior Shropshire Association board Taylor Young, President

Taylor Young, President

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Young and I am the current president of the American Junior Shropshire Association. I live in Middle Tenn. with my parents and two younger sisters where we raise Shropshire, Southdown and Romney sheep.We show at several coun-

Jaedyn Slutz,Vice President

Taylor Kemp,Treasurer

Vivian Stephenson, Secretary

Addisen Nicholson,Youth Director

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Introducing

Our Fall Ram out of VIP “Paul Harvey” and City Limits 1842, an “Entourage” daughter.

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Missouri State Fair 4H Show

Reserve Champion

We are using him on a select group of ewes. Here’s hoping everyone will be seeing “20/20” for years to come!!

ty and state fairs throughout the year, as well as the AAJS and NAILE. My flock consists of about 25 ewes.

Aside from my passion for the sheep industry and livestock showing I also run a photography business.

I am thrilled to be helping with our junior activities this year, and while I’m sad that we haven’t been able to see each other and have our activities at shows this summer like we normally would, I’m optimistic that we will get to be back at it soon. In the meantime we are planning for some fun activities at NAILE this fall so be sure to come to our junior meeting!

I love the Shropshire breed for not only the good sheep and stock within the breed but the memories that come with it, the breeders and the people that become more like family along the way!

Q.What is one thing you would recommend to the younger/upcoming members?

I would say, don’t be afraid to ask questions, reach out to fellow breeders or members, we are all in this together to better our breed, and don’t forget to enjoy all the times and memories that will come while being a junior member!

Thank you for taking time to learn more about me, I look forward to seeing everyone sometime soon!

Jaedyn Slutz,Vice President

Jaedyn Slutz, a senior in high school, of Maple Park, Ill. is the National Shrop Vice President. She has had Shropshires since the day she was born. Jaedyn stays busy working with her sheep, taking dance lessons, being active in FFA and 4-H and hanging out with friends.

Jaedyn is excited for her future and the future of the Shropshire breed.

Vivian Stephenson, Secretary

Bob & Karen Johnson & Family 569 State Hwy DD, Marshfield, MO 65706 417-859-4452 • rokajo6@centurytel.net

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Hello everyone! My name is Vivian Stephenson, I am the current Secretary of the American Junior Shropshire Association. I live on Sugar Ridge Ranch in Viroqua,Wis. with my family where we raise our Shrops, as well as __________________ Shropshire Voice

have a variety of other livestock. Our flock contains 65 brood ewes that we breed each year to create high-quality show stock that will later move on to become great producers. We show nationally each year at some of the bigger shows such as the NAILE and AAJS, state fairs, as well as our local county fair. We strive to create animals that are great in the show ring and out, with muscling, bone, and correct breed character.

Sheep have always been a huge part of my life. I have been showing and raising Shropshire sheep alongside my family for over 10 years now, and I plan to continue doing so for many years to come. In 2018, I served the AJSA as the Shropshire Princess. Last year I also served as our organization’s secretary.

Aside from sheep, I enjoy trail riding our six Tennessee Walking horses, playing guitar, photography, as well as dancing competitively throughout the Midwest region. I am also involved in Girl Scouts, am the President of my local 4-H group, and am involved in my school’s environmental, chess, and photography clubs.

Q.What is one thing you would recommend to the younger/upcoming members?

What I would recommend to the Shropshire youth is to never stop learning. Even in difficult times like these, there are always new things to learn about sheep, in and out of the ring. From something as simple as asking a question to a breeder at a show, to watching educational videos online at home, there are always chances to grow intellectually in the sheep world.

Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about me!

Taylor Kemp,Treasurer

Hello from Macon, Missouri! My name is Taylor Kemp and I am the current treasurer of the National Junior Shropshire Association!

Shropshires are my family and I’s only breed of sheep, however, we also enjoy raising Registered Hereford pigs and having a few head of horses and cattle! My livestock are definitely enough to keep me busy along with college at Moberly Area Community College and work-

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ing at a local veterinary clinic.

Outside of work and school I am a member of the FFA and enjoy work through events and competitions this organization holds such as livestock judging!

As this year is not going as planned, I hope that we all eventually get to come together and have fun with some activities we have been arranging! I feel it is very important for our organization members to be together for as we may compete against each other we are a family that enjoys watching each other succeed, working together, and most importantly helping one another! With that being said I hope our young and upcoming members will jump in with us and be active!

Q.What is one thing you would recommend to the younger/upcoming members?

Always having mentors and supporters is always great to encourage your involvement and to cheer you on. Senior members, be that encourager now through your adulthood, the youth need you!

Addisen Nicholson Youth Director

Hi, I’m Addisen Nicholson and I live in South Windsor Conn. I am the youth director of the Northeast/New York Region.This is my sixth year raising and showing Shropshires.

When not working with my sheep, I also enjoy playing soccer, lacrosse, basketball and hanging out at the beach.

Currently, we raise Shrops and Southdowns at our farm, along with market hogs, a Shorthorn heifer which I have recently bred for a spring calf, and a new venture into raising Havana rabbits with my first litter expected shortly.

I am active in both 4-H and my school. This year has been tough without either so the barn has been a major go-do-something for me in the pandemic. I have still been working with all my lambs and very involved in the breeding schedule for this coming year’s lamb crop. I miss hanging out with all my friends at all the shows but am looking forward to seeing you all soon. _______ Page 31

There Is No Time Like The Present To Change The Future

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Heeg’s CHCL 20-44G

“BROWNING” A.K.A “SWEET 16”

Looking forward to the 2021 sale and show season!

Jason and Dash Heeg P.O. Box 217, Shepherd, MT 59079 Home 406-947-2093 / Cell 406-855-1478 crazyhclambs@outlook.com / www.crazyhclublambs.com _______ Page 32

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Shropshire Scholarship Recipients Each year the ASRA offers two $400 col- both in person and virtually. lege scholarships to students directly involved Alyson writes: “I have been involved with with Shropshire sheep and enrolled in an un- sheep my entire life. I grew up raising sheep dergraduate program. Students must submit with my grandfather, uncle, dad, mom and my an application, two letters of recommendation older sister. My family has owned purebred and complete transcript by June 1. This year Shropshire sheep since 1957. I started to take three applications were received and they sheep as a 4-H project 10 years ago and getting were all good, requiring a more involved. When my little extra study by the older sister was in 4-H, evaluators. The winners she and I would have to were Alyson Pence of split the flock between Old Fort, Ohio whose each other. We each had story appears below.The our own responsibilities second winner is Megan but we worked together Raudebaugh of Danville, to raise the sheep.

Ohio. Here story will

Now that I am appear in the February older, I have continued 2021 Voice. my 4-H project as an Alyson Pence graduFFA project through the ated last May from Old Old Fort FFA Chapter.

Fort High School with I am currently raising a GPA of 3.922. She is 26 breeding ewes with currently attending Terra a total of 40 sheep on State Community Colthe farm. I take care of lege in Fremont, Ohio and feeding and watering is studying Agribusiness the sheep every day and Management. An active I work with my dad and Alyson Pence member of Pence Farms grandpa to learn more Shropshires with her parents Jay and Kara, about taking care of them on my own. I do a Uncle Doug and Grandpa Mike Pence, she has daily check of the sheep to make sure there been busy in the barn all of her life. are no injuries and also check for unusual be She is a top student and took some college havior. I help during lambing season to make courses during her senior year at Old Fort. sure lambs are up to date with their vacciShe was awarded the National Machinery Cit- nations and I help dock their tails when old izenship Award, named to the National Honor enough. I also make sure the ewes are producSociety and received the Outstanding Agricul- ing enough good milk for their lambs’ growth. tural Student for her work in the classroom. During the fair season, I wash and shear Alyson was very active in the FFA, having with my Dad. I enjoy taking the time to preheld several offices, was a crew member for pare them for shows. I love to work with the school musicals, mentored for Big Brother/ sheep as much as I can. My family works toBig Sister and plays basketball and runs cross gether a lot to help me take care of the sheep country. Also active in 4-H she is a member because of my busy schedule with school and of the Swine Stockade and president over the sports. past year. She has been a delegate for Buckeye Congratulations to Alyson for all of her sucGirls State and is active in the Sacred Heart in cess and hard work and we wish her the best Freemont. She is attending school right now, of luck in the future.

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The first Shropshires in Hawaii About this issue’s cover

By Charlotte Stephenson Hawaii welcomes it’s first ever Shropshires!

Two ewe lambs made the 4,500 mile journey to Maui, Hawaii this year from Sugar Ridge Ranch in Viroqua,Wis.They are enjoying life at the Art Farm LLC which is a non-profit artists in residency 52-acre farm in Kuli, Hawaii.

It took roughly a year to work out the details. When the Art Farm contacted me about our Shrops and explained they wanted to get them to Hawaii, I was a bit skeptical at first.

It’s not every day you have sheep customers from Hawaii! After many months of emails and photos, the two special ewes were selected.

Even though Hawaii is part of the U.S. it is treated like an international country because

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it is essentially isolated in terms of importation regulations. Several phone calls, emails, flock tests and work with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture, California, Wisconsin State and our local veterinarians made it all possible.Things were pretty much lined up for the two ewes to fly out of Chicago directly to Maui when COVID-19 hit. Flights were cancelled everywhere and there were added restrictions on livestock. Move to plan B! The alternative plan was to drive them to Denver, Col. where there were still direct flights. A week later, those flights were cancelled. It was looking more and more like the only direct flights were out of LAX in Los Angeles. At first we contacted several professional livestock haulers to arrange transportation, but again COVID put the brakes on that.

Everyone’s schedules and routes were up in the air. Add to the fact that these lambs have a weight restriction for flying and are growing like crazy.The trip had already been delayed by a month and this was one time that our great rate of gain was working against us!

We looked at our schedule, made some

The ewes graze on Maui with the Pacific Ocean making a beautiful backdrop.

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Jon and Vivian load the lambs as they head out from their farm in Wisconsin. calls, lined up chore help and everything fell in line for us to drive them ourselves out to California. We made the 2,000 mile trip out in about 48 hours. We planned our route to drive through the hottest parts of the journey at night to keep the ewes comfortable. They arrived safely in Santa Monica and from there the new owners transported them the next day to the Los Angles airport where they then made the additional 2,500 miles to Maui.

We took our time heading back home to

The ewes are loaded in their crates, waiting to be loaded into the plane.

The ewes await their crating and boarding on the plane at the LAX airport.

The Stephenson’s loaded truck arrives in Santa Monica, CA at the ewe’s new owners’ other home.They spent the night prior to going to the airport the next morning. __________________ October 2020

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Wisconsin. Our initial plan was to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame and see some of the sights in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, the day we delivered the lambs, Los Angeles was having riots, so that idea was out. We also planned to camp at the National Parks in California, but most were closed, again due to COVID. At this point we were on Plan Z and looked again at the map, did a bit of quick research and planned a new route. JoshuaTree National Park in California was open. After the lambs were delivered we high-tailed across the Mojave Desert just in time to pitch our tent and spent the night camping in the desert under the beautiful stars. From there we zig-zagged our way through Utah and camped, hiked and explored Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Arches National Parks. We then shot over to Colorado to spend a day at Mesa Verde National Park. During the two week adventure we put on over 5,000 miles.

It was truly the trip of a lifetime!

They pitched their tent in the Mojave desert and spent the night under the beautiful stars.

PRODUCING

Quality Shropshires SINCE 1963

DIRLAM

SHROPSHIRES 11673 N. Bethesda Rd., Mooresville, Indiana John 317-443-2901 • Matt 317-270-0968 DirlamShropshires.com _______ Page 36

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The Matrons at Grey Feather Farm

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What a difference a year makes!

By Lee Ann Tobey Eizinger In 2019 our granddaughter, Collette Ott, daughter of Eric and Amy Eizinger Ott, showed her first mini Shropshire ewe lamb, Cotton Ball, at the Fulton County 4-H Fair in Rochester, Ind. Last year there were 12 mini sheep showmen. Collette is a fifth generation to show from our flock of Shrops. She had lots of fun, worked hard and learned a lot about sheep.

My Grandfather, Charles C. Wagoner, was a tenant farmer before he could purchase

his own farm, which he did in 1920, and then added Shropshire sheep to his long list of livestock. My parents, Robert “Bob” and Shirley Tobey, started their flock back in the late 1950s from the Wagoner flock and it is still going strong today. Right now I have 18 brood ewes, five replacement ewe lambs and two rams.

2020 has been a different kind of year with COVID and with Tim having a serious health issue last winter, etc., but we, as a family, have made the best out of it. As the fair season approached this summer and wanting to take

Front to back, Amy, Everett, Lee Ann and Collette during their own fair on the farm.

Collette and Everett with the her ewe lamb as they enjoy Grandma’s fair.

From left, Lee Ann, Amy and Collette holding the sheep during the “judging” of their show.

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Collette, far right, walking her ewe last summer with the group of minis.

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Collette with her ewe lamb.

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precautions, we chose not to let Collette participate in the “show & go” at our county fair in July. I am on the Counties Sheep Committee and usually help in the show ring, but chose not to participate because of the chance of being exposed to the virus, as well. This is the first year ever that I didn’t attend the Fulton County fair. And I didn’t attend the Indiana State fair for the first time in 54 years.The state fair was my home-away-from home for eight years in the month of August when I served on the Board of Directors from 2010-2017.

Collette, 8, came to our house to work her ewe, Royale Princess, and walked her on a regular basis just as she did last year. Collette and her brother, Everett, 5, love to come to the farm and help with the sheep and chores.

It’s great with the kids helping me walking and training my replacement ewe lambs and of course their experience of showing them as well. It is so much easier to work with the flock when they are tame and are your “best friend.”

Instead of going to the county fair this year, we had our own fair at Grandma’s house. The kids brought their show clothes and we had a show in the barn lot. I put out a couple bales of straw and we had a good time, walking sheep, setting them up and just making new memories!

We worked the sheep, walked them, showed the lambs and sat on the straw bales and talked a while, just like when we are training and halter breaking the lambs. Grandpa Tim took lots of pictures, just like if we were at the fair.

After the sheep show, we changed our

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clothes and we had games in the backyard, consisting of miniature golf, ladder ball, pitchball, horse shoes and even had a duck pond of plastic ducks—like at the state fair and had lots of rides on our pony tire swing. There were goodie bags for the kids and a new lamb yard ornament for Amy. Lots of “fair food” was served over a couple days from the visit, like hotdogs, chicken strips, lamb burgers, french fries, walking tacos, lemonade shake ups, ice cream cones and I even found some cotton candy at the store in plastic containers.

Also when the grandkids come to visit, they travel to the homeplace about 10 miles away to check out the sheep, farm and garden.They always have snacks while at the homeplace, sitting out on the big rocks in one of the pastures with the ewes.

When we talk on the phone, Collette is always asking, “how are the sheep doing and how are Cotton Ball and Princess Royale?”

With the kids not being able to go anywhere with the COVID, they did come out to our farm several times this summer. On their

trip before the 4th of July we made tie-dyed shirts. That was an experience! When they come, I always try to do a craft with them.We always have lots of chalk, as well, to mark up the driveway!

We really had a lot of fun times this summer, learning experiences and we were able to be together as a family.

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We had great day at the WI Livestock Expo!

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It’s not about the day or the moment.

It’s about the time & dedication; all those behind the scenes hours that really make it special.

This one comes from a long line of stud ewes that are the heart of our program.

Vivian with her Reserve Champion fall ewe

Congratulations Congratulations to Anna Dunnum!

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In Memorial jasper newton dirlam Jasper Newton Dirlam, 90, passed away on Sept. 17, 2020, at his home in Mooresville, Ind. surrounded by family. Jasper was born on Oct. 20, 1929 to Horace and Josephine Dirlam in Bismarck, N.D. They lived on a 320 acre farm near Mennoken until a severe drought caused crop devastation.After two years without any harvest, the family packed up and moved to Indiana, settling on a farm in Bowling Green.

Jasper attended Patrickburg High School, where he was a talented basketball player and class officer, graduating in 1947. Most importantly, this is where Jasper met Ruth Hauser.

They were wed on June 3, 1950 and were happily married for 61 years until Ruth’s passing on Oct. 29, 2011.

After high school, Jasper attended Butler University and then Indiana State University, where he transferred to be closer to Ruth who was enrolled at Indiana State Teacher’s College. A Korean War veteran, Jasper served for two years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 508th Airborne Company. Jasper proudly worked for GM Allison Transmission for 40 years. During his tenure, he held numerous responsible positions in Material Control until he retired in 1989 as a supervisor with the department.

Jasper loved raising Shropshire sheep and did so for over 60 years. In addition to showing at local, state, and national shows, he served as a Director for the American Shropshire Registry, a Director for the Board of Animal Health of the State of Indiana, and a Superintendent of the Morgan County Fair Sheep Barn. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Oren A. Wright Award for outstanding service to the Indiana Sheep industry, and more recently, the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015 at the Indiana State Fair awarding him a lifetime pass to the fair.

In 2016, Jasper was selected for the Honor Flight honoring his military service. He was a member of the Morgan County Dem-

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ocratic Committee and the American Legion of Coal City.

Jasper also had a great love for border collies and always had one riding alongside him in his truck. Jasper was passionate about IU basketball and Jasper Dirlam had season tickets for decades.

Jasper was an incredibly caring and generous man; he donated to many causes and charities; he always bought raffle tickets for local fundraisers; and he gave to his church, St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. He also loved to travel and spent much of his time exploring with Ruth and their cherished companions, Jasper’s brother, Jim and sister-in-law, Norma.

Jasper loved his family. He and Ruth had two beloved sons, John and Mark, and two grandchildren that they adored, Lindsay and Matt. He never missed a track meet, a basketball game, or any other event involving his family.

Jasper never met a stranger and was a gifted conversationalist. At his core, he loved supporting his family, his friends, his neighbors, and those he met through his passion for raising sheep. He truly left an impression on everyone he met and will be remembered for his kind heart, his giving spirit, and his easygoing nature.

Jasper is survived by his two sons, John (Carol) of Mooresville and Mark (Dan) of Indianapolis; two grandchildren, Lindsay Dirlam of Indianapolis and Matt Dirlam of North Salem; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. James H. Dirlam and his sister-in-law, Norma Dirlam.

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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 1500 Douglas Road 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 44

Brown, Rob & Ron Clay Nob Farms 17527 Maple Drive Saegertown, PA 16433 (814) 431-8133 claynob75@gmail.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 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 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 Elsbury, David & Colleen 7800 N 250 E Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 326-3893 ecolleen4@hrtc.net __________________ Shropshire Voice

Elsbury, Mike & Karen Elsbury’s Shropshires 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140-8939 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com www.elsburyfarms.com

Grohmann, Stacy Step Ahead Shrops 994 Step Rd Gilson, IL 61436 Cell: (309) 371-4260 Farm: (309) 876-2364 s_jo6@hotmail.com

Elsbury, Tim Double Doc Farm W 7112 Cherry Hill Drive Adell, WI 53001 (920) 994-2538

Groverman, Fred, DVM F & L Groverman Shropshires 400 Ormsby Lane Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 763-3132 Cell: (707) 782-8152 fredgroverman@gmail.com

Evans, Dave 5884 St Rt 292 West Mansfield, OH 43358 (937) 363-3610 david_evans_5884@hotmail.com Fernside, Melanie SCIO Farms 39490 Highway 226 Scio, Oregon 97374 (503) 394-3996 Cell: (408) 455-6935 Mfearnside1@gmail.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 Fleener, Tim & Sarah 273 South Mountain Rd. Robesonia, PA 19551 (717) 413-5181 fleenerlivestock@gmail.com Fuss, Ashley Greenbrier Acres 8608 Hunters Dr Frederick, MD 21701 (240) 405-9383 afuss95@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Greenbrier-Acres __________________ October 2020

Gruenhagen, Jim & Donna SS Shrops 7622 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@gmail.com Hardisky, Denise Southern Tier Shropshires 254 E Sullivanville Rd. Horseheads, NY 14845 (570) 687-7967 dmh268@cornell.edu Heaton Farms Fred W. 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 Isler, Jim Isler Shropshires 1340 Klingel Rd. Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-7682 islerjkjk@gmail.com

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Jaycox, Elaine Willaine Farm 3758 State Rt. 30 Middleburgh, NY 12122 (518) 827-5726 Cell: (518) 231-7245 willaine@midtel.net

Knepp, Donald Performance Shropshires 128 Old Barrington Rd. North Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 846-6354 trbear@mc.net knepp-lafollette-shropshires.com

J&R Farm Norbert Jackson & Family 4125 West St Rt 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 JRFarm1977@outlook.com

Kowalyshyn, Lisa Kindred Crossings LLC 868 Route 32 North Franklin, CT 06254 (860) 642-4243 (860) 642-6210 kindredcrossings@msn.com www.kindredcrossingsfarm.com

Johnson, Bob & Karen RoKaJo Farm 569 St. Hwy. DD Marshfield, MO 65706 (417) 859-4452 rokajo6@centurytel.net 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 Kerr, Ryan W 8843 Old 54 Rd Shiocton, WI 54170 920-250-2783 allforagefarms@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 _______ Page 46

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 McCabe, Mark & Marilyn McCabe Shropshires 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-1103 mamccabe51@hotmail.com Melvin Family Shropshires 9347 White Oak Rd. Mount Sterling, Ohio 43143 (740) 207-0786 pjmelvin46@hotmail.com Merveldt, Darin & Kim 8104 N. Alfadale Road El Reno, OK 73036 (405) 206-6473 dkmerveldt@aol.com Mies, Ed & Family 10000 Waverly Rd. Waverly, IL 62692 (217) 435-7091 jmies3@hotmail.com

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Miller, Bryan, Fabiola & Edith L. 15525A Motters Station Rd. Rocky Ridge, MD 21778-9711 (301) 514-7955 fabm1ll@yahoo.com Moore, Adam MoBo Junction Farms 27568 Morgan Way Greentop, MO 63546 660-676-2825 Facebook.com/MOBOJunctionFarms/ 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

Reason, Sandra M. High Desert Hay & Livestock PO Box 3819 Tonopah, NV 89049 (775) 482-4191 Rife, Randy & Julie Rife Shropshires 2423 Clifton Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 603-0535 randy@rifeshropshires.com www.rifeshropshires.com Roberts, Tim Roberts Farms 29754 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, OK 73093 (405) 485-9255 Cell: (405) 314-3370 timrobertsfarms@gmail.com

Oehler, Nellie Oehler Family Shropshires 5570 SW West Hills Road Corvallis, OR 97333-2623 (541) 757-3937 Cell: (541) 868-6897 oehlershrops@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

Nicholson, Addisen Sand Meadow Farm 906 Main St So. Windsor, CT 06074 (860) 490-7238 sandmeadowfarm@gmail.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

Pence Farms 1083 W. Co. Rd. 61 Tiffin, OH 44883 Mike: (419) 992-4305 Doug: (419) 986-5848 Jay: (419) 992-4701 Percival, Jim & Denise Schoolhouse Shropshires 961 Hoop Road Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 374-3371 schoolhousshrops@aol.com Powell, Doris & Destiny 40405 Route 187 Rome, PA 18837 (570) 247-7316 dorisap@frontiernet.net __________________ October 2020

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

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Webster, William 413 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME 04062 (207) 831-0608

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

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 www.bwbfarms.com Weston, William T. Rocks & Rills Farm 20 Weston Rd. Hancock, NH 03448 603-899-9735 westonc9735@gmail.com

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