Spring 2026 Voice

Spring 2026

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Westin Poynter

West Region & National Overall Futurity Winner City Limits 25004 __________________ Spring 2026

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Congratulations, Drake!

As you finish up your high school career, we want you to know how incredibly proud we are of you! We are so excited to see what the future holds for you in raising Shropshires, livestock judging and aviation.

Love, Mom and Dad

City Limits

Sheep Farm Tom Slutz P.O. Box 177, LaMoille IL 61330 (815) 915-5624 (c) • tcslutz@gmail.com _______ Page 2

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

Volume 47, Issue 1

Spring 2026

~ The Shropshire Voice ~

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

Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher

Board of Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association PRESIDENT Bill Bryant Jr., Ohio (2026) 6838 Bryant Rd. Fredericktown, OH 43019 VICE-PRESIDENT Caleb Fritz, Penn. & South (2027) 104 Sells Rd. Beech Bluff, TN 38313 Will Christensen, North Central (2027) 9726 Dale Ave. Riceville, IA 50466 Mandy Curtiss, NY/New England (2026) 1698 Nesbit Rd. Attica, NY 14011 Mike Elsbury, Indiana (2026) 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140

Jason Heeg, West (2025) Po Box 217 Shepherd, MT 59079-0217 Aaron Hubbard, South West (2028) 354636 E 750 Rd Cushing, OK 74023 Jon Nicholson, NY/New England (2027) 92 Frog Hollow Rd Ellington, CT 06029 Jared Poynter, Illinois (2025) 8 N 215 McGough Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 Danny Rogers, Indiana (2025) 2435 W McCracken Rd. Monrovia, IN 46157 Carol Slutz, Illinois (2027) 50 W 735 Old State Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151

Ashley Fuss, Pennsylvania & South (2026) 12737 Woodsboro Pike Keymar, MD 21757

Charlotte Stephenson, Wis/Mich (2025) E8977 Pierce Hill Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665

Wyatt Graves, South West (2027) 3010 E 1370 Rd El Dorado Springs, MO 64744

Rick Whiting, Ohio (2027) 1779 Green Rd. Martinsville, OH 45146

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American Shropshire Registry Association Jeff Ebert, Executive Secretary 10015 Flush Road St. George, KS 66535 Phone: (785) 458-9174 nationalsheepregistry@gmail.com

Office Hours

Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT Jeff is typically available by cell phone Monday thru Thursday until 7 p.m. CDT. All registrations and payments should be made to The American Shropshire Registry Association office. Payments are also available via credit card.

Visit shropshires.org/registrations.

Shropshire Voice & Website Starting in 2026, the Voice will be printed only twice a year, a spring issue and a fall issue.

Rinda Maddox,Voice Publisher and Web Coordinator P.O. Box 475 Sidell, IL 61876 shropshirevoice@thesidellreporter.com (217) 288-9365 (office) (217) 474-9365 (cell) Junior Activities For questions on any of the junior events, contact: Emily Stevens, Junior Assoc. President (419) 706-6472 emilystevens1066@gmail.com

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American Shropshire Registry Association

ADVERTISERS IN THIS ISSUE Adams....................................................... 11 Bryant........................... Inside back cover Buckland.............................................12, 13 Dirlam...................................................... 20 Dockter................................................... 33 Elsbury ������������������������������������������������������17 Graves...................................................... 10 Gruenhagen ��������������������������������������������27 Grohmann �����������������������������������������������30 Heeg ����������������������������������������������������������28 Hubbard................................................... 21 Indiana Premier ���������������������������������������� 7 Jorgenson................................................. 24 King..............................................................8 McCabe/Kovacs �������������������������������������32 McKinstry ������������������������������������������������32 Mrozinski................................. Back cover Ohio Showcase ���������������������������������������� 4 Poynter.........................................Cover, 14 Slutz ������������������Inside front cover, 18, 19 Stephenson ����������������������������������������������29 Tri-State ����������������������������������������������������� 9 Webster ���������������������������������������������������32

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“The American Shropshire Registry Association does not necessarily endorse paid advertisement published in this publication.” __________________ Shropshire Voice

President Billy Bryant

HELLO Shropshire Breeders!

Hopefully everyone survived this LONG and COLD WINTER! WE are ALL READY for SPRING, WARMER weather and SALE time.

A short update on the Big OHIO Sale happening Thursday, May 8, Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. There will be a preview on Saturday morning May 10 at 9:30 EDT. During the preview we will be auctioning off our monthly Web site Passing through Ohio on vacation or shopping, visitors are always WELCOME! Bill

American Shropshire Registry Association Financial Report 2025 Income Advertising............................................ $10,051.16 Registration........................................... $10,505.23 Transfers...................................................$7,689.45 Membership/Dues.................................$3,353.00 Futurity Income......................................$2,100.00 Interest......................................................... $617.31 Louisville Matching fees...........................$996.00 Donations.................................................$1,268.00 Miscellaneous fees.................................$1,196.79 Total Income......................................... $37.776.94 Expenses Office Expense........................................$5,586.51 Labor...................................................... $18,488.81 Promotion................................................$2,818.03 Shropshire Voice.....................................$8,234.89 Starter Flocks..........................................$1,500.00 Futurity.....................................................$2,164.00 NAILE........................................................$6,252.66 Regional Shows..........................................$800.00 AAJS...........................................................$1,050.00 Total Expenses..................................... $46,894.90 Net Loss for 2025.................$9,117.96 Bank Accounts Checking...................................................$6,827.07 CD#1..................................................... $15,301.57 CD#2..................................................... $15,305.37 Total Assets........................................... $37,434.01

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Top Registering Breeders 2025 Jerry Flanders..................... 80 Noblesville, IN Jaedyn & Drake Slutz......... 65 Maple Park, IL Vivian Stephenson.............. 36 Viroqua, WI Bill Bryant, Jr....................... 36 Fredericktown, OH Rick Whiting....................... 34 Martinsville, OH Brenna Hubbard................. 34 Cushing, OK Tim Elsbury Family............ 32 Adell, WI Jim Gruenhagen Family..... 26 Davenport, IA Step Ahead Shrops............. 25 Gilson, IL James & Terri Kipp............. 25 Viroqua, WI Blake Webster.................... 22 Windham, ME Westin Poynter.................. 21 Maple Park, IL Richards Adams.................. 21 Bonfield, IL Caleb Fritz.......................... 20 Beech Bluff, TN Erik Mrozinski.................... 20 Rolling

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May 7-9, 2026

2026 National Shropshire Show & Sale Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, Ohio 800 Sweitzer St, Greenville

2025 OHIO SHOWCASE SHROPSHIRE SALE AVERAGED $985.29!

Champion Ewe consigned by Land Run Shrops, Brenna Hubbard, OK sold to Dalton Cruit, IL for $2,500

Champion Ram consigned by Kenyon Buckland, IN sold to Mike & Karen Elsbury & Family, IN for $1,900

SHOW SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, MAY 8 CATTLE PAVILION, 8 A.M. Southdowns, Shropshires, Dorpers, Hampshires, Oxfords, Suffolks

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

AUCTIONEERS: Gary Saylor Danny Westlake Bill MacCauley JUDGE FOR SHROPSHIRES: Terry Burks, KY

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 4

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Ex. Secretary Jeff Ebert As I begin my second year as the secretary of the American Shropshire Registry Association, I hope your lambing season finished up successfully and you are one step closer to the goals you have set for your Shropshire breeding program.

One of the great things about Shropshires is they can fill so many aspects of the diverse US sheep industry. Whether you raise Shrops for the show ring, the meat case or youth projects Shropshires do fill those needs very well.

I encourage each of you breeders to help start at least one new person with the Shropshire breed in 2026. Maybe this is providing a wether or ewe lamb for a young 4-H member or maybe selling a Shropshire ram to a local commercial breeder to improve the quality of their 2027 lamb crop. Be sure to mentor new folks in the Shropshire breed so they become more successful and hopefully return as customers.

Turning to the registry office. Your ASRA Board of Directors made a few adjustments to the dues structure that went into effect on January 1st. Senior dues are now $30. A single junior members’ dues are $20. More than one junior on the same account will pay dues of $30 for their joint account. You can always refer to the current work order for the updated fees.

Also new starting in 2026 is that anyone who purchased a Shropshire has to be a dues paying member in the current year. This is a great opportunity for you to enroll your customers as a member of the ASRA. I have been instructed not to send certificates out to the buyers unless that buyer has their dues paid for the year.

We anticipate a busy spring in the office for registry work. Please be timely with your registrations as we head into sale season and ultimately show season. Also, take the time to double check your work to avoid delays because something did not get filled out correctly. Those few extra minutes spent reviewing your work can save time. With the current mail service feel free to email your registry work to nationalsheepregistry@gmail.com as it might arrive more timely.

I look forward to seeing you at the sheep events this year and do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance.

Jeff __________________ Spring 2026

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Board of Directors Meeting November 14, 2025 The meeting was called to order by President, Billy Bryant at 6:01 PM. Board members present included Billy Bryant, Jon Nicholson, Rick Whiting, Caleb Fritz, Mandy Curtis, Mike Elsbury, Ashley Fuss, Jason Heeg, Jared Poynter, Charlotte Stephenson and Carol Slutz. Wyatt Graves and Danny Rogers were on zoom. Jeff Ebert, Executive Secretary, and Laurie Majchrzak were also present.

Jared Poynter moved and Mike Elsbury seconded to approve the Board of Director meeting minutes as presented. Motion passed.

Mike Elsbury moved and Rick Whiting seconded to approve the financial report as presented. Motion passed.

Committee reports were heard.

Rick Whiting reported that all animals tested at the AAJS came back FF. Charlotte Stephenson reported that Rinda Maddox and advertisers were upset that the Shropshire Voice information was late in getting to Rinda. It was suggested that we include Rinda on the January conference call meeting.

Jon Nicholson reported that there were five nominations for the 2026 NAILE open show judge. All accepted the nomination and the vote would take place at the annual meeting.

Mike Elsbury noted that the Starter Flock program was running at a deficit. New funding methods were discussed. A zoom meeting is needed by the committee to review the program.

Ashley Fuss reported that Dale Blackburn, Kent Flora and Tom Slutz were the Hall of Fame inductees.There will be a short ceremony at the annual meeting. Ashley also said the deadline for the 2026 Hall of Fame nominations would be due April 30, 2026.

New Business The breeder directory listing will remain at $30/year. `The 2026 National Shropshire Sale will be at the Ohio Showcase Sale in Greenville, Ohio on May 7-9. The Indiana Premier Sale will be April 24-25 in Greenfield, Indiana. _______ Page 6

Jon Nicholson moved and Carol Slutz seconded that the Shropshire Voice be sent to previous year members and new members joining in the current year. Motion passed.

Mike Elsbury moved and Mandy Swartz seconded that we eliminate non-member registrations. Motion passed.

Ashley Fuss moved to increase junior membership dues to $20 for a single junior member and $30 for multiple juniors on the same membership. Jon Nicholson seconded. Motion passed.

Ashley Fuss moved to increase senior membership dues to $30. Jared Poynter seconded.

Motion Passed.

Ashley Fuss moved to change the spring ram lamb classes at Louisville with the early class being January lambs and the late class being February and later. Jon Nicholson seconded. Motion passed.

Ashley Fuss moved that all owners of Shropshires be required to be a current dues paying member. Jon Nicholson seconded. Motion passed.

Jared Poynter moved to adjourn. Mike Elsbury seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:12 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Jeff Ebert

Board of Directors Meeting Dec. 28, 2025 The meeting was called to order by President, Billy Bryant at 7:02 PM. Board members present included Billy Bryant, Rick Whiting, Caleb Fritz, Aaron Hubbard, Mike Elsbury, Jason Heeg, Jared Poynter, Charlotte Stephenson, Wyatt Graves,Will Christensen, Danny Rogers and Carol Slutz. Jeff Ebert, Executive Secretary was also present.

Charlotte Stephenson moved and Mike Elsbury seconded that Danny Rogers be accepted as an Indiana Region Director as appointed by the Indiana Shropshire Association. Motion passed.

Caleb Fritz nominated Billy Bryant for President. Nomination seconded by Mike Elsbury. __________________ Shropshire Voice

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We welcome everyone to the

Indiana Premier Sheep Sale April 24-25, 2026 Greenfield, Indiana Fairgrounds We plan to have several nice entries to offer.

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

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Billy Bryant was elected President.

Rick Whiting nominated Caleb Fritz for Vice President. Jared Poynter seconded the nomination. Caleb Fritz was elected Vice President.

Jared Poynter moved to retain Jeff Ebert as executive secretary and complete his review in May, 2026 at the Ohio Showcase Sale. Caleb Fritz seconded. Motion passed.

Jared Poynter moved to adjourn. Mike Elsbury seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Jeff Ebert

Annual Meeting November 15, 2025 President Billy Bryant called the ASRA annual meeting to order at 7:03 PM.There were 39 members and guests present.

A vote of members was taken to select the judge for the 2026 National Shropshire Show at NAILE. Selected as judges to present to NAILE were Joel Parker first choice, Tim Gadsby second choice and Aaron Hubbard third choice.

Jon Nicholson moved to approve the 2024 annual meeting minutes. Carol Slutz seconded.

Motion passed.

Rick Whiting moved to approve the financial report as presented. Caleb Fritz seconded.

Motion passed.

Committee reports were given. Highlights included: • All animals DNA tested at the AAJS came back FF. • New dues approved by the board of directors were announced. $20 for a single junior, $30 for multiple juniors on the same account and $30 for senior members.

• The royalty program has a name change to ambassador.

• Hall of Fame recipients of Tom Slutz, Dale Blackburn and Kent Flora were recognized.

Tom Slutz was presented a plaque.

• Rick Adams was recognized as the ASRA past president.

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Mike Elsbury moved to nominate Jason Heeg as West Region Director. Charlotte Stephenson seconded. Jason Heeg was elected.

Jon Nicholson moved and Josh Sargent seconded to nominate Aaron Hubbard as the Southwest Region Director. Aaron Hubbard was elected.

Mike Elsbury nominated Jared Poynter as Illinois Region Director. Charlotte Stephenson seconded. Jared Poynter was elected.

Much discussion was had concerning the Indiana Region Director election. Mike Elsbury nominated Danny Rogers and Charlotte Stephenson seconded. Jon Nicholson nominated Mitch Street and Brad Slutz seconded.

Mitch Street was elected.

Mike Elsbury nominated Charlotte Stephenson for the Wisconsin/Michigan Region Director. Mike Fox seconded. Charlotte Stephenson was elected.

Caleb Fritz moved to adjourn the meeting.

Brad Slutz seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Jeff Ebert

Craig & Andrea

KING Weston & Candra

REGISTERED SHROPS CLUB LAMBS Taylor, MO 63471 660/651-2032

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Monday, April 13

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

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All Ewes Will Be Futurity Nominated!

Hosted by Integrity Livestock Sales

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National Open Show Yearling Ram 1. Drake Slutz 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Vivian Stephenson Senior Ram Lamb 1. Kassidy Schakel Senior Champion Ram 1. Drake Slutz Reserve Sr. Champion Ram 1. Kassidy Schakel Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Drake Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Brenna Hubbard 4. Drake Slutz 5. Brady Clark 6. Brenna Hubbard 7. Leila Street 8. Jaedyn Slutz 9. Kassidy Schakel 10. Mandy Curtiss 11. Kenyon Buckland Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Drake Slutz

2. Skilar Burch 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Brady Clark 5. Vivian Stephenson 6. Brady Clark Pair Ram Lambs 1. Drake Slutz 2. Brenna Hubbard 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Brady Clark Junior Champion Ram Drake Slutz Reserve Junior Champion Ram Brady Clark Grand Champion Ram Drake Slutz Reserve Grand Champion Ram Drake Slutz Yearling Ewe 1. Drake Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Leila Street 4. Drake Slutz 5. Kassidy Schakel 6. Leila Street 7. Vivian Stephenson 8. Kellen Algire 9. Mandy Curtiss

12A Yearling Ewe 1. Brady Clark 2. Drake Slutz 3. Brenna Hubbard 4. Kenyon Buckland 5. Kassidy Schakel 6. Ashley Fuss 7. Vivian Stephenson 8. Londyn Andrews 9. Ashley Fuss 10. Drake Slutz Pair Yearling Ewe 1. Drake Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Leila Street 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Vivian Stephenson Senior Ewe Lamb 9/1-12/31 1. Drake Slutz 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Kellen Algire 4. Brady Clark 5. Brendan Pimm 6. Mercy Clerk 7. Mercy Clark Senior Champion Ewe 1. Brady Clark Reserve Senior Champion Ewe

Mrozinski “Riot” Supreme Champion Ram at Nebraska.

Lambs out of him and Enigma available.

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Andy, Jodi, Wyatt, Breanna, Trey, Olivia, & Layton Graves

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El Dorado Springs, MO 417-876-7136 or 417-296-5909 __________________ Shropshire Voice

1. Drake Slutz January Ewe Lamb 1. Brenna hubbard 2. Drake Slutz 3. Drew George 4. Brianna Moeller 5. Oliver Nicholson 6. Brady Clark 7. Kassidy Schakel 8. Drake Slutz 9. Drake Slutz 10. Mercy Clark 11. Kellen Algire 12. Mercy Clark 13. Ashley Fuss 14. Camden Cory January Ewe Lamb 1. Skilar Burch 2. Drake Slutz 3. Emma Chandler 4. Drew Miller 5. Bristol Buckland 6. Brady Clark 7. Vivian Stephenson 8. Brady Clark 9. Kassidy Schakel 10. Ashley Fuss 11. Tenley Cory

February Ewe Lamb 1. Drake Slutz 2. Brenna Hubbard 3. Oliver Nicholson 4. Brady Clark 5. Vivian Stephenson 6. Kassidy Schakel 7. Kellen Algire 8. Elijah Birkhimer 9. Camden Cory 19A February Ewe Lamb 1. Drew Miller 2. Brenna Hubbard 3. Noah Fleener 4. Drake Slutz 5. Skilar Burch 6. Brady Clark 7. Kassidy Schakel 8. Vivian Stephenson 9. Tenley Cory March Ewe Lamb 1. Drake Slutz 2. Aubrey Brandt 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Brenna Hubbard 5. Brady Clark 6. Brady Clark Pair Ewe Lambs

1. Drake Slutz 2. Brenna Hubbard 3. Drew Miller 4. Brady Clark 5. Kassidy Schakel 6. Vivian Stephenson 7. Mercy Clark 8. Mercy Clark Junior Champion Ewe Brenna Hubbard Reserve Junior Champion Ewe Drake Slutz Grand Champion Ewe Brady Clark Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Drake Slutz Group of Three Lambs 1. Brady Clark 2. Brenna Hubbard 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Vivian Stephenson Flock 1. Drake Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Vivian Stephenson Premier Exhibitor Drake Slutz

Adams Shropshires See Us For Breed Character “Your Foundation For Quality” Rick Adams

10828 W 1000 S Rd., Bonfield, IL 60913 • (815) 228-2903 AdamsShropshires.com • radams1976@hotmail.com

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KJB 2306 x KJB 2201 Late January Class Winner, 2025 NAILE Shown By Drew Miller _______ Page 12

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KJB 2306 x KJB 2341 Class Winner in Both Junior Show and Open Show, 2025 NAILE Shown By Drew Miller

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KJB 2306 x CL 1990 Reserve Junior Champion, Indiana State Fair Shown By Bristol Buckland __________________ Shropshire Voice

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KJB 2306 x CL 2068 Grand Champion Shropshire Ram, Big E Junior Show Reserve Grand Champion Ram, Big E Open Show Reserve Junior Champion, NAILE Class Winner, Freedom Fest Shown By Kenyon Buckland Thank You Colby Clark For Your Purchase!

Reserve Grand Champion Ewe, Ohio Showcase Grand Champion Shropshire Ewe, Freedom Fest Class Winner, All-American Junior Show 3rd Overall Breeds, Screams Of Queens Grand Champion Shropshire Ewe, Big E Junior Show Res. Grand Champion Shropshire Ewe, Big E Open Show 3rd Overall Breeds, Pumpkin Palooza Livestock Show Class Winner, NAILE We Are So Excited For Our New Purchase To Add To Our Flock

KJB 2306 x CL 220726 Reserve Junior Champion Ram, Ohio Showcase Purchased By Attica Loc-Up __________________ Spring 2026

KJB 2306 x CL 2179 Grand Champion Ram, Ohio Showcase Thank You For Your Purchase Mike Elsbury _______ Page 13

Poynter Stock Farm – Salute To Our Junior Members SO GOD MADE A FARM KID On the eighth day, after the sky was stretched wide and the dirt was packed firm beneath steady hands, God looked down at the open fields and said, “I need someone who won’t be afraid of hard!”

So God made a farm kid.

He needed someone who would wake before the sun without being asked twice, Who knew that frost on the ground wasn’t an excuse but a warning to move faster.

So God made a farm kid.

He needed someone small enough to fit between fence post, brave enough to step into a pen with something twice their size, and soft enough to whisper to a nervous lamb like it was their own.

So God made a farm kid.

Someone who would learn that chores come before comfort, that animals eat before you do, and that weather does not care about your plans.

Someone who understands that work is not a punishment, it is a privilege.

So God made a farm kid.

He needed a child who would grow up knowing that life and loss live in the same pasture.

Who would bottle-feed the weak one, bury the broken one, and still show up tomorrow.

So God made a farm kid.

Someone who could drive the farm equipment before they could drive a car.

Who smells like hay and diesel. Who carries grain buckets like other kids carry backpacks.

Someone who learns early that money doesn’t grow on trees but responsibility does.

So God made a farm kid.

He needed someone who finds peace in fence lines, and measures seasons by lambing and hay harvest, Who knows the sound of rain on a barn roof is better than a lullaby. Someone who will leave sometimes, chase a dream, try a different life…But always feel their heart pull back toward the barn.

So God made a farm kid.

Not because it would be easy. Not because it would be glamorous.

But because the world will always need steady hands, strong backs, soft hearts, and people who understand that freedom tastes better when you’ve worked for it.

So God made a farm kid.

And somewhere in a barn aisle, under dust floating through morning light, stands that kid. Older now, maybe tired, but still grateful. Being raised by land, livestock, and faith doesn’t just build character.

IT BUILDS LEGACY! And so that is why, GOD MADE A FARM KID!

Jared, Kara, Westin & Faith Maple Park, IL (815) 276-2200

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Jeff & Jan

Paris, IL (217) 251-9984 __________________ Shropshire Voice

2025 Shropshire Futurity Final Report

Regional Ewe Lamb Rank Exhibitor Flock tag # Shows Points EAST 1 Hunter Robbins Elsbury 25147 5 36 2 Mercy Clark City Limits 25042 5 32 MID-WEST 1 Landree Street KJB 2523 5 69 2 Miley Williams Bryant 25-062 5 58 3 Kinley Tenney City Limits 25086 5 57 4 Michaela Haudenschield Flanders VIP 5400 5 53 5 Michaela Haudenschield BWB Farms 2467 5 48 6 Stetson Williams Bryant 25-016 5 47 7 Miley Williams City Limits 25025 5 45 8 Stetson Williams Elsbury 25040 5 39 9 Kinley Tenney City Limits 24117 5 27 10 Tie Tenley Cory Elsbury 25027 5 25 10 Tie Camden Cory SS Shrops 25-9 5 25 12 Leila Street Flanders VIP 5333 2 15 WEST 1 Westin Poynter City Limits 25004 5 76 2 Warren Mott BWB Farms 2461 5 30 3 Warren Mott City Limits 25017 5 29 OVERALL EWE LAMB 1 Westin Poynter City Limits 25004 5 76 2 Landree Street KJB 2523 5 69 3 Miley Williams Bryant 25-062 5 58 4 Kinley Tenney City Limits 25086 5 57 5 Michaela Haudenschield Flanders VIP 5400 5 53 6 Michaela Haudenschield BWB Farms 2467 5 48 7 Stetson Williams Bryant 25-016 5 47 8 Miley Williams City Limits 25025 5 45 9 Stetson Williams Elsbury 25040 5 39 10 Hunter Robbins Elsbury 25147 5 36 11 Mercy Clark City Limits 25042 5 32 12 Warren Mott BWB Farms 2461 5 30 13 Warren Mott City Limits 25017 5 29 14 Kinley Tenney City Limits 24117 5 27 15 Tie Tenley Cory Elsbury 25027 5 25 15 Tie Camden Cory SS Shrops 25-9 5 25 17 Leila Street Flanders VIP 5333 2 15 YEARLING EWE 1 Drake Slutz Street 2405 5 90 2 Kenyon Buckland City Limits 24102 5 72 3 Michaela Haudenschield ES 2404 5 49 4 Corbin Claubaugh Double Doc 24-46 5 31 5 Warren Mott Poynter F 23-4 5 30 6 Emma Chandler Flanders VIP 24243 2 14

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2026 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - TIMONIUM, MD TUESDAY, JUNE 30th

NOON – All Barns Open for Arrival

BLUE RING – Judge: Ryan Bingen

Class 1: Age 4 & Under Class 2: Age 5 WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st Class 3: Age 6 ALL DAY – All Barns Open for Arrival Class 4: Age 7 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Welcome Table Open Class 5: Age 8 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Vet Check Available Class 6: Age 9 3:00 pm – 5:00 PM – Early Pick-Up of Entry Class 7: Age 10 Packets & Exhibitor T-Shirts Team Class 1 & 2 (breaks posted) THURSDAY, JULY 2nd NOON - 4:00 PM – AAJS Sales & Thank 11:00 AM - ALL SHEEP MUST BE IN You Booth Open *all exhibitors please write at PLACE least one note!* 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 15 Minutes After Completion of • Welcome Table Open Showmanship – Breed Classes Begin • Vet Check Continues RED RING – Judge: Brad Angus • Pick-Up of Entry Packets & Exhibitor Montadale T-Shirts Continues Katahdin 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Targhee (move to another ring if needed) • Registration Paper Check-In (Hard copy WHITE RING – Judge: Heidi Barkley Health Papers must be checked prior) Horned Dorset • Promotional & Wool Show Check-In National Tunis 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Lamb Camp (one Romney White & Natural Colored

session with snacks/drinks provided)

BLUE RING – Judge: Ryan Bingen

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Market Lamb Weigh In & Classifying 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Skil-A-Thon Open NOON – 1:00 PM – Weaver Fitting Clinic 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM – Fleece Prep Education 1:15 PM – 5:00 PM – Promotional & Wool Show Judging 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Judging Contest

Cotswold Border Leicester White & Natural Colored Valais Blacknose Columbia (move to another ring if needed) 5:00 PM – Skil-A-Thon & Virtual Shearing Closes for the day 6:30 – 8:00 PM – Blome Pizza Party 7:00 PM – Maryland Cornhole Tournament

FRIDAY, JULY 3rd

RED RING – Judge: Brad Angus Dorset Advantage Southdown

3:30 PM – Maryland Ice Cream Social SATURDAY, JULY 4th 4:00 PM – Lead Line & Dress A Sheep 7:30 AM – Breed Classes Begin Competition 8:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies, Group & State Photos 9:30 AM – Skil-A-Thon & Virtual Shearing Open 9:30 AM – Individual & Team Showmanship:

WHITE RING – Judge: Heid Barkley National Natural Colored Oxford National Suffolk Fitted & Slick Lincoln White & Natural Colored Merino White & Natural Colored AOB (move to another ring if needed)

RED RING: Brad Angus

Class 12: Age 15 Class 13: Age 16 Class 14: Age 17 Class 15: Age 18 Class 16: Age 19 Class 17: Age 20 Class 18: Age 21 Team Class 5 & 6 (breaks posted)

WHITE RING: Heidi Barkley Class 8: Age 11 Class 9: Age 12 Class 10: Age 13 Class 11: Age 14 Team Class 3 & 4 (breaks posted)

BLUE RING – Judge: Ryan Bingen National North County Cheviot Babydoll Southdown Hampshire Fitted & Slick National Corriedale Rambouillet (move to another ring if needed)

9:00 AM – Skil-A-Thon & Virtual Shearing Opens 9:00 AM – AAJS Sales & Thank You Booth Opens *all exhibitors please write at least one note!*

10:00 AM – Raffle Tickets for Sales

Incentive Program must be turned in to AAJS Booth

10:00 AM – Scholarship Applications must be turned into Show Office 2:00 PM – Skil-A-Thon Closes 2:00 PM – Virtual Shearing Closes 4:00 PM – AAJS Sales & Thank You Booth Closes 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM – Maryland Chicken Dinner 6:30 PM – Ag Olympics

SUNDAY, JULY 5th

7:30 AM – Breed Classes Begin

RED RING – Judge: Brad Angus Texel Polled Dorset Fitted & Slick

WHITE RING - Judge: Heidi Barkley

Dorper White Dorper Shetland (move to another ring if needed)

BLUE RING - Judge: Ryan Bingen Shropshire Border Cheviot

8:00 AM – NOON – AAJS Sales & Thank You Booth Open Immediately following Completion of breed shows – Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe Drives, Closing Ceremonies including, Award Presentations and Raffle Drawing.

• All Sheep released immediately following Completion of Closing Ceremonies.

For the health of the animals PLEASE ONLY LOAD TACK prior to closing ceremonies. ANY SHEEP LEAVING EARLY WILL FORFEIT PREMIUMS, PENS WILL BE CHECKED. 12:00 AM – BARN OFFICIALLY CLOSES. ALL SHEEP must be out.

SHOW COMMITTEE AND STAFF: Deb Hopkins, Show Chairman

Carrie Taylor-Kelly, Jo Bernard, Dave Trotter, Richard & Judy Schambow, Judy Moore, Tor Sorenson, Jake Herrig, Nancy Miniter MARYLAND COMMITTEE Ashley Fuss, CH., Kyle Fleener, Ed Keeney JUDGES: Brad Angus, IL Heidi Barkley, CA Ryan Bingen, WI ANNOUNCER: Dave Trotter, IN PHOTOGRAPHER: Katherine Kuykendall– KAK Images

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City Limits

Sheep Farm www.citylimitssheepfarm.com

“Enigma” CITY LIMITS 24016

“Superlicious” CITY LIMITS 25090

National Champion Ram - National Open Show Champion Ram - Ohio State Fair Res. Supreme Ram - Freedom Fest

Champion Ewe - National Jr. Show Champion Ewe - Indiana State Fair Res Champion Ewe - All-American Jr. Show

“Call Sign” CITY LIMITS 25079

Reserve Champion Ewe -

Champion Ram - National Junior Show He sells at Ohio! _______ Page 18

CITY LIMITS 24010 National Open Show

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Selling Futurity ewe lambs, yearling ewes, select stud ram prospects and semen

Reserve Champion Ram - National Open Show

CITY LIMITS 25004

National Ewe Lamb Futurity Winner

Owned and shown by Westin Poynter

STREET 2405

National Yearling Ewe Futurity Winner

Owned and shown by Drake Slutz

THE BARN IS ALWAYS OPEN FOR VISITORS!

Tom Slutz

P.O. Box 177, LaMoille IL 61330 (815) 915-5624 (c) tcslutz@gmail.com __________________ Spring 2026

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

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DIRLAM

SHROPSHIRES “PAUL” Dirlam 1771 RRNNFF.

A triplet son of Sonic Boom.

1st Place Fall Ram Lamb 2025 Indiana State Fair.

Now growing into an impressive yearling on our farm.

Look for our consignment at the Indiana Premier Sale.

Farm visits always welcome.

Producing Quality Shropshires Since 1963 We have an exciting group of 2026 lambs.

Sired by Sonic Boom, Kaboom, Inigma and On Tap.

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11646 N. Bethesda Road, Mooresville, Indiana John 317-443-2901 Matt 317-270-0968 dirlamjd@aol.com DirlamShropshires.com __________________ Shropshire Voice

RUN LANSHD ROPS

Junior Champion Ewe at Louisville Land Run 823 RRNNFF Gravy son x Mythical

2nd Late February Ewe Lamb at Louisville Land Run 833 RRNNFF Glitch x Summit

“Skully” Land Run 2501 RRNNFF Glitch x Barbwire

“Upper Echelon” Land Run 828 RRNNFF Glitch x Barbwire

The lambs out of both of these rams look great!!!

We will be bringing one of them to Ohio!!!

Brenna Hubbard

354636 E 750 Rd, Cushing, OK 74023 • Aaron’s cell (918) 225-9743 __________________ Spring 2026

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National Shropshire Futurity 2026 For the 25th year,The American Shropshire Registry Association will sponsor a Shropshire Ewe Lamb and Yearling Ewe futurity in 2026.

The Futurity will not only enhance the junior members ability to purchase extremely high quality breeding stock but will also make it more beneficial for the breeders to consign their very best animals.

The rules of the Futurity are relatively simple and are outlined below.You can buy a top quality ewe at one of the designated sales that has been nominated for the Futurity, exhibit the ewe at the shows you normally attend and then send in your results on the point record form. A junior can add a top quality female to his or her flock, and possibly win back a sizable premium.

The 2026 designated sales will include the following: Indiana Premier Shropshire Sale, Greenfield, Indiana; Shropshire Showcase, Greenville, Ohio; Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, Missouri and Online Sales (if they meet the conditions listed in the sale nomination rules.) To have a new sale designated as a Futurity Sale, notification must be made in writing to the Board of Directors at least 3 months in advance of the sale.

SALE NOMINATION RULES 1. Entries are open to all ewe lambs born September 1, 2025, thru March 31, 2026, and to all yearling ewes born September 1, 2024, thru May 31, 2025.

2. A nomination fee of $20 is required and payable to The American Shropshire Registry Association. Sale management may deduct nomination fee from sale settlements or consignors will be invoiced from the ASRA office within 30 days after the sale.

Any animal not selling but receiving bids will be assessed the nomination fee. Animals that do not receive a bid (no-sale) will not pay the fee. Animals will be nominated for that sale only; nomination will not carry _______ Page 22

over to another sale.

3. Each ewe must be properly identified, according to the registration certificate.

Futurity ewes will be recorded by their scrapie tag number and paint branded with an F before entering the sale ring. The flock tag number will also be recorded for identifying purposes 4. Each ewe must conform and abide by the rules and regulations of the individual sale to which it is consigned. All normal entry and commission fees will apply.

5. The American Shropshire Registry Association will not be responsible and shall be held harmless for any disputes and/or disagreements between buyers and sellers.

6. Animals sold privately will not be eligible for nomination.

7. Ewes may be nominated from online sales (if they meet the following conditions) a) The Sale Management Company agrees to all terms of the ASRA show and sale policy. b) The Sale Management Company is bonded. c) Consignor pays direct to ASRA office a $20 nomination fee for each animal that receives a bid d) The nomination of the animal is indicated for the entire time the sale listing is on the internet and identified by the scrapie tag number. e) The consignor sends to the ASRA office a list of all animals nominated with name of the purchaser within 14 days. f) Only sales conducted by a management company qualify, if an individual breeder has an online sale. g) Sales that have 5 or more ewes nominated can qualify as Futurity designated. h) All registered Shropshire ewes in an online sale must be nominated if any are nominated. i) Sale management will notify the ASRA office of intent to hold an online sale at least 48 hours before the sale and a list of nominated lambs must be available before the sale starts. j) Online sale photos must include a face shot which shows a legible scrapie tag __________________ Shropshire Voice

number.

8. No animals representing a D within the dwarf gene can be nominated.

EXHIBITOR RULES 1. Up to date paid junior membership in the American Shropshire Registry Association.

2. Not more than 21 years of age on January 1 of the current year.

3. Junior member must be at least 5 years of age with no partnerships or joint registrations.

4. Ewes and points earned in the Futurity are not transferable to any other person, nor are the points from one ewe to another.

5. Ewes are to be registered to individuals only, no “and family,” no partnerships, and no joint registrations.

6. No immediate family transfers will be allowed to be exhibited as Futurity animals.

Sales to children, grandchildren or siblings will not be eligible.

7. No Futurity entrant can compete with more than two ewe lambs. Total points earned by two ewe lambs may not be combined into one lamb’s total.

8. No Futurity entrant can compete with more than two yearling ewes. Total points earned by two yearling ewes may not be combined into one yearling’s total.

9. Junior members must exhibit their own Futurity ewes within a class. If they have two ewes in the same class, another junior member may exhibit the second ewe.

10. If an exhibitor that owns a ewe is not present at the respective show-Futurity points are not eligible and should not be submitted.

11. If either the scrapie tag or the flock tag is lost the Shropshire office must be notified about the replacement, immediately.

12. Point reporting forms are available from the ASRA office and also on www.shropshires.org.

REGIONS FOR EWE LAMB FUTURITY East 20 states (Maine, New Hampshire,

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Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware,Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi,Tennessee) Mid-West 4 states (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky) West 24 states (Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma,Texas, Montana,Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California) Yearling ewes: 2026 will be the 16th year for the Yearling Ewe Futurity. Junior exhibitors may renominate their 2025 Futurity Ewe Lamb as 2026 Futurity Yearling Ewes for a fee of $20. These ewes may not have been sold or transferred to another owner. This renomination needs to be done by May 1, 2026. A renomination form can be found on www.shropshires.org .

Another option for juniors wanting to participate will be to purchase a futurity nominated yearling ewe at one of the designated Futurity sales. The yearling ewe will need to be consignor- nominated at the sale ($20).

POINT SCORING 1. A point card must be filled out for each show and forwarded to Jeff Ebert, 10015 Flush Road, St. George, KS 66535 within 21 days of the show. Must have a post mark of 21 days or fewer to count. The card must be signed by the superintendent of the appropriate show. The point card can also be scanned and e-mailed to nationalsheepregistry@gmail.com.

2. At each individual show the ewe lamb or yearling ewe may earn Futurity points from the open division, the junior division, other division as “state”, or from either (when a different judge or day is involved) except at NAILE, where only the junior show placing will be counted. Only 1 point card will be allowed per day/per judge no exceptions.

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at an unlimited number of shows. The exhibitor may submit as many cards as they want for that ewe. Each ewe’s point cards will be kept separately. The five highest point award cards will be recorded as Futurity points.

4. Points will be awarded on a sliding scale

based on the number of entries in the class.

5. At one show double points are awarded.

This show is the National Jr. Show (at NAILE in 2026). The higher placing lamb at NAILE in Louisville will break ties. In the event there is still a tie for 1st place, please allow 30 days for awards to be made.

2026 Point Scale for both Ewe Lambs and Yearling Ewes Placing in class 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th # in Points awarded class 1-6 6 5 4 3 2 1 -7-12 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13 + 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 All placings below 18th will receive 1 point

Yearling Ewe Futurity Payout Ewe Lamb Futurity Payout Premiums-based on percentages of the total Premiums based on percentages of the total amount of money collected for futurity ewe amount of money collected for Futurity Yearling Ewe entries. lamb entries.

Payout Payout Region Overall FIRST 25% FIRST 8% 12% SECOND 20% SECOND 6% 8% THIRD 15% THIRD 4% 6% FOURTH 10% FOURTH 2% 5% FIFTH-TENTH 5% FIFTH 4% SIXTH 3% SEVENTH 2% In the event that regions or divisions are not full, unused Futurity premium payment will be directed to the Shropshire Starter Flock program. Premiums and awards will be sent from the ASRA office as soon as possible after the NAILE Junior Shropshire Show. Additional recognition for the exhibitors and breeders will appear in the Shropshire Voice and on the Shropshire Website.

Where Production and Tradition are the Standard Gary & Gail Jorgensen

10021 Q Street, Greensburg, KS 67054 620-640-1070 g2jo75@hotmail.com _______ Page 24

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2025 Yearling Ewe Overall Futurity Winner Drake Slutz with Street 2405

2025 Ewe Lamb Overall Futurity Winner Westin Poynter with City Limits 25004

Futurity winners, front from left, Miley Williams, Kinley Tenney, Michaela Haudenschield, Mercy Clark. Back, Kenyon Buckland,Westin Poynter, Drake Slutz and Landree Street.

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Ambassador program

Scholarship Deadline June 1

Applications for the American Shropshire Association’s Youth Ambassador program is due by April 15 and can be found on shropshires.org.

Categories: Ages 5-10 for Little Bo Peep or Little Boy Blue Ages 11-16 for Junior Ambassador Ages 17-21 for Senior Ambassador.

The winners should be responsible for attending one major Shropshire sale (Indiana Premier, Ohio Showcase, Midwest, etc.) and two designated shows (All-American, NAILE, the national sale, etc.) Duties will include presenting awards at such events.

Winners will be announced at the Ohio Shropshire Show and will be awarded sashes.

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

Application form can be found at Shropshires.org under the Junior Tab

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CALENDAR of Shropshire EVENTS

APRIL 10 Entry deadline for Timeless Traditions All Breeds Sheep Show & Sale 24-25 Indiana Premier Sale, Greenfield, Indiana MAY 7-9 National Shropshire Sale, Greenville, Ohio 22-24 Freedom Fest, Springfield, Illinois JUNE 4-6 Timeless Traditions All Breeds Sheep Show & Sale, Springfield, Illinois 10-14 Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, Missouri JULY 4-7 All American Junior Show,Timonium, Marland 17-19 Northeast Youth Sheep Show,West Springfield, MA 30–Aug. 2 2 Youth Sheep Show, Greenfield, Indiana NOVEMBER 12-19 North American International Livestock Expo, Louisville, Kentucky _______ Page 26

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SS Shrops

2025 IOWA STATE FAIR FIRST PLACE FLOCK

Thank you

We will be consigning to the Indiana Premier Sale JIM & DONNA GRUENHAGEN 7622 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 // ssshrops@gmail.com

Our total flock has tested RRFF

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to those who purchased SS Shrops throughout the year!

• Lucy & Brenna Garrison, IN • Elise & Jeff Koning, IN • Camden Cory, IN • Triple J Farm, DE • Emma Douglas, IL (2) • Step Ahead Shrops, IL • BWB Shrops, OH • Winche Family, IL • Smith Sisters Shrops, MN

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~ In Memoriam ~ RONDALD L. EVANS Ronald L. Evans, age 90, of Ada, Ohio passed away on Friday, Feb, 13, 2026 at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1935 in Vaughnsville, Ohio to Donald “Fred” and Mary (Anderson) Evans, who preceded him in death.

On Dec. 23, 1955 Ronald married Patsy (Spellman) Evans and they were married for 70 years. Patsy survives in Ada. Ronald is also survived by three of his children: David (Sallie) Evans of West Mansfield, Daniel (Angela) Evans of Ada and Martha (David) Nau of Ada; daughter-in-

law, Chris Evans of Whitehouse; 11 grandchildren: Wesley (Melissa Wytko) Evans, Jena (Tyler) Spanyer, Paige (Pedro) Ka’awaloa, Mary (Joe) Culp, Madison Nau, Seth Evans, Hayden Evans, Reece Evans, Maddie Grace Deatherage, Alyssa Nau and Kyleigh Nau; three great grandchildren: Sawyer, Slade and Alice; a brother, James Evans of Bluffton; sister, Karen O’Dell of Capital, MT; and a sister-in-law, Sally Evans of Marietta, OH. He was also preceded in death by his son, Thomas Evans; mother and father-in-law: Von and Ruth Spellman; brother, Robert Evans, brother-in-law, Charlie O’Dell; and sister-inlaw, Judy Evans.

Ronald was a 1953 graduate of Vaughnsville High School. He graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1957 and received his Master’s Degree from Bowling Green State University. He previously taught at Sulphur Springs High School, Ottawa High School and Ottawa Glandorf High School. In 1967, Ronald

Looking Forward To Seeing You All This Season!

Check out our consignments at the following sales!!! → Tri-State Elite Online Sale 4/13/26 - Online Integritylivestocksales.com → Oklahoma Black & White 4/18/26 - Chickasha, OK Wlivestock.com → National Shropshire Sale 5/9/26 - Greenville, OH Select Livestock Services

Jason, Denise, Dash, Myka & Ken Heeg 1269 HWY 200 W, P.O. Box 468 Jordan, MT 59337 (406) 855-1478 _______ Page 28

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became a math professor at Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he worked until his retirement. Ronald was the “Voice of ONU” for basketball and football for 50 years, and was inducted in the ONU Athletic Hall of Fame.

He served as president of the Ohio Shropshire Breeders Association. He was a member of the Vaughnsville United Methodist Church and attended the Ada United Methodist Church. Ronald was a former little league

coach and 4-H advisor. He loved baseball, singing in the choir and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Ronald also enjoyed farming and raising sheep.

A memorial service was held Feb. 21 at at Ada First United Methodist Church with Rev. Brandi Rigsby officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County 4-H Endowment, 7868 County Road 140, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

NANCY AVERY

Wakarusa. She attended Nappanee Missionary Church.

She loved children especially her grandkids. Nancy had volunteered at the Lutheran School in Bremen She had many interests; she loved flowers, bowling, playing organ and loved music, enjoyed roller coasters, traveling, and dogs especially her dog,Avery. She and Dennis also raised Shropshire sheep.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughters, Angie (Carl) Yoder, Millersburg, Lisa Gillis, Bremen, Tina (Rodney) Smythe, Claypool, Tonya Avery, Warsaw; sons, William (Michelle) Avery, Bremen, Milan (Lauren) Avery, Syracuse; 20 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Donna Long-Smith, Syracuse. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Beehler; and sisters, Sandra Gerth and Karen Boss.

Graveside services were at Bremen Cemetery Tuesday, Dec. 16th. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Bremen or Teen Challenge of Northern Indiana.

Nancy K. Avery, 81 of Bremen, Ind. passed away peacefully with family at her side, at 10:10 a.m., Dec. 10, 2025 at Bremen Signature Health Care after an extended illness. She was born Feb. 2, 1944 in East Chicago, Ind. to Donald and Eleanor Louise (Everson) Coahran. She has lived the last 29 years in Bremen.

On Sept. 1, 1996 she married Dennis Avery.

Nancy attended Warsaw High School. She had formerly owned Geils Key Board Music in Benton and Goshen. She had also owned consignment shops in Warsaw, Goshen, and

Sugar Ridge Ranch

We’ve got a nice selection of lambs available — the barn is open, farm visits are welcome & delivery can be arranged.

Charlotte & Vivian Stephenson Charlotte 608-208-2527 Vivian 608-637-6474 __________________ Spring 2026

Viroqua, WI 54665

www.SugarRidgeRanch.com

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Stacy Grohmann & Colton Riggs 994 Step Rd, Gilson, IL 309-371-4260 S- jo6@hotmail.com www.stepaheadfarm. weebly.com

Junior Champion Ewe & Overall Grand Champion Shropshire Ewe 2025 Kentucky State Fair

STEP AHEAD 452

“Oakley”

Sired by Firecracker

Shoot Us a Message!

We have 2025 yearling ewes and fall ewe lambs for sale at the farm, sired by Firecracker. _______ Page 30

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How The States Rated With Number of Registrations Fiscal Year January 1 - December 31 2025 1) Indiana ...............330 2) Illinois .................226 3) Ohio....................225 4) Oklahoma ...........118 5) Wisconsin ...........117 6) Missouri ................96 7) Pennsylvania ........92 8) Iowa......................61 9) New York ..............56 10) Maryland ..............50 11) Maine ...................43 12) Tennessee ............37 13) Connecticut ..........34 14) Oregon .................32 15) New Hampshire....31 16) California ..............25 17) Massachusetts .....20 18) Kansas .................19 19) Washington ..........18 20) Delaware ..............15 21) Michigan ...............12 22) Minnesota.............10 23) Nevada .................10 24) Montana .................8 25) Vermont ..................7 26) Kentucky ................6 27) Texas .....................4 28) Rhode Island ..........3 Total .......................1705

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2024 1) Indiana ...............355 2) Ohio....................285 3) Illinois .................264 4) Wisconsin ...........178 5) Missouri ..............155 6) Oklahoma ...........140 7) Pennsylvania ........83 8) New York ..............68 9) Iowa......................55 10) Maryland ..............45 11) New Hampshire....36 12) Oregon .................35 13) Maine ...................34 14) Connecticut ..........31 15) Tennessee ............28 16) California ..............23 17) Delaware ..............23 18) Massachusetts .....22 19) Washington ..........20 20) Minnesota.............13 21) New Jersey ..........11 22) Kansas ...................9 23) Kentucky ................7 24) Idaho ......................6 25) Minnesota...............6 26) Texas ......................4 27) Montana.................3 28) Louisiana ................1 29) Nebraska ................1 Total .......................1941

2023

1) Indiana ...............404 2) Ohio....................262 3) Illinois .................260 4) Oklahoma ...........140

5) Missouri ..............135

6) Wisconsin ...........106

7) Pennsylvania ........86 8) New York ..............62

9) Connecticut ..........59

10) Iowa......................46 11) New Hampshire....39

12) Tennessee ............38

13) Oregon .................36 14) Maryland ..............34 15) Kansas .................33 16) Maine ...................31

17) Delaware ..............19 18) Massachusetts .....19 19) Washington ..........16

20) Minnesota.............15

21) Nevada .................15 22) California ..............14

23) Nebraska ..............14 24) Idaho ....................11

25) Michigan ...............10 26) Vermont ..................6 27) Kentucky ................5

28) Louisiana ................3 29) Montana .................3 30) Texas ......................3 Total .......................1924

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Webster Family SHROPSHIRES Bill, Ryan & Blake

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

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Ohio Sale.

I will be bringing a yearling ewe and a fall ewe.

Tim McKinstry

11890 Schenck Creek Rd., Howard, OH 43028 (740) 507-8213 timmckinstry71@gmail.com

Focusing on Shropshire Breed Type

Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2026.

McCabe Shropshires “Shrops With Tops”

5154 Nickelson Rd., Prospect, OH 43342 740-360-1103 • mamccabe51@hotmail.com FB: McCabe Shropshires & Llama _______ Page 32

Kovacs Family

239 Canard St., Fulton, OH 43321 Sandy’s cell 740-751-3183 Victoria’s cell 740-341-8129 __________________ Shropshire Voice

Celebrating Our 50

1975

50

2025

Years of Shropshires Our 50 year run of raising shropshires at 3-D Sheep Company began in 1975 with the purchase of Super Lady from Doug Chambers in Salem, Oregon.

We got married in 1979 and had 2 children (1981 and 1985). We have such great memories of traveling the West coast to show at the PI, Cow Palace, LA County Fair, and many fairs in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Times have changed a lot and many of those opportunities are gone but the shrops have always had a special place in our hearts. Darrell served on the Shropshire Board for 18 years and enjoyed the mission to move the breed forward. We traveled to the NAILE for the first time in 1985 and won the first place flock. We reached a milestone goal in 1996 with our first National Reserve Champion, followed by a National Champion in 2000 and 2005. We were also honored to have a 3-peat with National Champion Rams in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Living on the West coast makes travel to the shows more difficult and less frequent. Over the past 50 years we have always strived for consistency, uniformity and quality that would stand the test of time. We are very proud of what we have accomplished and are so thankful for our family and the friends we have gathered along the way. Cheers to many more years!

3-D Sheep Company Darrell and Janet Dockter, Snohomish, WA (425) 327-1428 darrell.dockter@gmail.com, Facebook: 3D Sheep Company __________________ Spring 2026

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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 (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 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 Bryant, Bill Jr 6838 Bryant Rd. Fredericktown, OH 43019 (740) 398-2053 bbryant4@hotmail.com Christensen, William & Rosalinda 9726 Dale Ave. Riceville, IA 50466 (641) 832-8730 ryqtpie@yahoo.com _______ Page 34

Dirlam, John & Matt 11646 N. Bethesda Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158 (317) 443-2901 dirlamjd@aol.com www.dirlamshropshires.com

Jeff & Elise Koning Sylvanmore 83 Church St. Bloomingdale, IN 47832 (765) 585-7660 sylvanmoreindiana@gmail.com

Dockter, Darrell & Janet 3-D Sheep Co 19411 So Carpenter Rd. Snohomish, WA 98290 (425) 327-1428 darrell.dockter@gmail.com

Stacy Grohmann Step Ahead Shrops 994 Step Rd Gilson, IL 61436 Cell: 309-371-4260 Farm: 309-875-2364 s_jo6@hotmail.com

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, Mike & Karen Elsbury’s Shropshires 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140-8939 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com www.elsburyfarms.com Estep, Rick Midnight Star Farm 6318 US 40 E Lewisburg, OH 45338 (937) 962-4089 estep962@yahoo.com Evans, Dave 5884 St Rt 292 West Mansfield, OH 43358 (937) 363-3610 david_evans_5884@hotmail.com Fleener, Tim & Sarah 273 South Mountain Rd. Robesonia, PA 19551 (717) 413-5181 fleenerlivestock@gmail.com Facebook/Fleener Livestock

Gruenhagen, Jim & Donna SS Shrops 7622 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@gmail.com High Life Farms David & Jodi High & Family 3388 McDermott Pond Creek Rd 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 J&R Farm Norbert Jackson & Family 4125 West St Rt 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 JRFarm1977@outlook.com Kalina Family Sue & Bessie Kalina 35586 Oakville RD SW Albany, OR 97321 (503) 939-0303 skalina26@gmail.com King, Craig & Andrea Weston King Peiter Shrops 860 CR 315 Taylor, MO 63471 (660)-651-2032 ttwclove@gmail.com __________________ Shropshire Voice

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

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

Slutz, Brad City Limits Sheep Farm 50W735 Old State Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 Tom: (815) 866-5031 Brad: (815) 766-0584 tcslutz@gmail.com www.citylimitssheepfarm.com

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

Smith, Lance or Brenda Smith Sisters Shropshires 2129 130th Ave. Russell, MN 56169-3072 (507) 823-4784 lbsmith@woodstocktel.net

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

Priest, Connor 819 Lyons St. Ludlow, MA 01056 (413) 589-9653 judyharris819@gmail.com

Motter, Jan Lane’s End Farm 12211 W. Rt. 973 Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (570) 398-2078

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

Mrozinski, Erik 6333 N 600 E Road Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 (219) 716-4921 emrozins@gmail.com Nicholson Family Sand Meadow Farm 92 Frog Hollow Rd Ellington, CT 06029 (860) 490-7238 sandmeadowfarm@gmail.com facebook.com/sandmeadow Pallin, Jill The Pallin Family Farm 82023 Lost Creek Rd. Dexter, OR 97431 (541) 852-9128 jill.pallin@yahoo.com Pence Farms 1083 W. Co. Rd. 61 Tiffin, OH 44883 Mike: (419) 992-4305 Doug: (419) 986-5848 Jay: (419) 992-4701 __________________ Spring 2026

Shefelbine, Pamela, Michael & Cutter PM Shropshires 5085 North Marion Rd. Central City, IA 52214 (319) 270-6466 pmfarmstable@gmail.com

Stephenson, Charlotte & Vivian Sugar Ridge Ranch E8977 Pierce Hill Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 208-2527 sugarridgeranch@frontiernet.net www.sugarridgeranch.com Weeks II, Jeffrey 1092 Kingdom Rd. Mohawk, NY 13407 (315) 360-0678 allamericanlivestock001@gmail.com Whiting, Rick BWB Farms, Inc. 1779 Green Road Martinsville, OH 45146 (937) 685-2603 Rick.Whiting@cascorp.com

Breeder’sIndex Only $30/year

includes your name in 2 issues of The Voice and 12 months on website, Shropshires.org _______ Page 35

AMERICAN SHROPSHIRE REGISTRY ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM Entries due April 15 Name and address of person submitting this form: Name

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Farm Name ___________________________________________ Address

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Years raising/breeding Shropshire sheep (approx.) __________________ Involvement in the ASRA and local/state associations or events pertaining to Shropshire breed. ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

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Please return form to: ASRA c/o Jeff Ebert, 10015 Flush Rd., St George, KS 66535 nationalsheepregistry@gmail.com

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EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING...

BRYANT SHROPS’ 1ST ANNUAL

Open House

SALE

APRIL 25 & 26

6838 BRYANT RD FREDERICKTOWN, OH

All sale sheep will be at the Open House!

ONLINE BIDDING BEGINS APRIL 26 AT 8AM THRU WILLOUGHBY SALES Featuring: BWB HIGH LIFE FARMS, INC. FARM Rick (937) 685-2603 Martinsville, OH

David (740) 259-1907 McDermott, OH

PENCE FARMS

Jay (419) 992-4701 Tiffin, OH

BRYANT SHROPS

Bill (740) 398-2053 Fredericktown, OH

Feel free to reach out to consignors with any questions.

Plan a day trip to come, check out the sheep, enjoy friends, & just talk sheep! __________________ Spring 2026

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ONLINE SALE April 7, 2026

Offering Rams, Yearling, Fall and Spring Ewes Yearling Ewes Available

Please reach out to discuss sheep available.

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