October 2017 Shropshire Voice

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October 2017

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Barnes Farm Tim & Deb Barnes 5707 Mooney Rd., Radnor, OH 43066 __________________ 740-815-2402 www.BarnesFarms.com October 2017

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Champion Ram – “Bone Chiller” Winning Flock • Premier Exhibitor

“Great Genetics Make The Difference”

Bred ewes for sale at the farm and at the October 30 “Share the Factory” on-line sale at wlivestock.com. Free delivery to Louisville.

www.rifeshropshires.com

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

Volume 37, Issue 3

October 2017

~ 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

Board of Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association

Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher

Mike Elsbury (2017) 5385 E 500 N, Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com

Jim Percival, President (2017) 961 Hoop Rd., Xenia, OH 45385 (937) 374-3371 schoolhousshrops@aol.com

Jim Gruenhagen (2018) 7622 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@gmail.com

Alan Bruhin, Vice President (2017) 2064 Tranquility Lane Sevierville, TN 37876-0101 (865) 453-4767 wabruhin@utk.edu

Mary Anne Keck (2018) 665 Niangua Rd, Niangua, MO 65713 (417) 844-5895 rokajomaj@gmail.com

Rick Adams (2018) 10828 W 1000 S Rd., Bonfield, IL 60913 (815) 228-2903 radams1976@hotmail.com Re Call (2018) 964 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne, MA 01370 (413) 625-2436 doonyc@netscape.net R.J. Creamer (2018) 4094 Centerville-Newmans Rd. Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 262-3972 creamer@marion.net

Craig King (2018) 860 CR 315, Taylor, MO 63471 (660) 651-2032 caking200035@gmail.com Emily Petzel (2019) 2037 180th Ave., Centuria, WI 54824 (715) 475-9922 eapetzel@gmail.com Danny Rogers (2017) 2435 W. McCracken Rd. Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 358-3260 crogers821@yahoo.com

Robert Dinsmore (2017) 5842 Broad Run Rd., Jefferson, MD 21755 (301) 371-4483 cod-cnh@fred.net

Tom Slutz (2019) P.O. Box 177, 602 S. Main St. Lamoille, IL 61830-0177 (815) 638-2177 TCSlutz@gmail.com

Darrell Dockter (2019) 19411 S Carpenter Rd. Snohomish, WA 98290 (425) 327-1428 darrell.dockter@gmail.com

Mandy Swartz (2017) 1698 Nesbit Rd., Attica NY 14011 (716) 465-0565 swartzm721@yahoo.com

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Contact us

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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.

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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

Shropshire Voice & Website If you need to place an ad or news item in the Shropshire Voice, or on the Shropshire website, shropshires.org., contact Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher/Web Coordinator.

Rinda Maddox 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 for the Shropshire Association, contact Mark McCabe or Alan Bruhin.

Mark McCabe 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-1103 mamccabe51@hotmail.com Alan Bruhin 2064 Tranquility Lane Sevierville, TN 37876-0101 (865) 453-4767 wabruhin@utk.edu __________________ Shropshire Voice

Members invited to recommend judges for NAILE At the Annual Member Meeting in November 2010, the members present voted to allow ASRA members to nominate judges for the following year’s NAILE show. Since then there has been a nomination ballot box located in the Shropshire promotion booth in the breed display area. Following the show, the nominations would be tabulated and the list of nominations would be reviewed by the Board of Directors and a list of three of those nominees would be submitted to the NAILE office.

This method was reviewed during the February Board of Director’s Teleconference and at the May BOD meeting. The Di-

rectors opted to do away with the ballot box at NAILE and encourage all currently paid senior ASRA members to recommend a judge for the next year’s show via a written ballot that would be printed in the October Voice.

The deadline to return judge recommendations is December 1. The BOD would consider all the recommendations and submit a list in order of preference to the NAILE office. One recommendation can be submitted per paid senior or adult member.

Please take this opportunity to make your choice known by mailing, faxing or emailing this form to the ASRA office by December 1.

THE AMERICAN

HROPSHIRE

REGISTRY ASSOCIATION INC.

I nominate the following person as a judge for the 2018 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 __________________ October 2017

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From the Secretary Happy “Late Summer” to everyone from the Shropshire office. We will be well into autumn when folks read this. I just hope we are not experiencing an early winter at that time. Rumor has it in the Northeast that it will be very cold with lots of snow. Ugh. I have been very busy in the office. From May to mid-August, the vast majority of the day office time and several evenings a week is spent processing registrations and transfers with the rest of the time in keeping the finances straight, making sure checks are applied correctly and the bills

are paid. Generally work was turned around in 3-5 days, except for the usual questions that need to be sorted out or waiting for payments to arrive.

I certainly appreciate applications that are checked over before submission and payments made at the same time.

Following up on questions and chasing checks uses valuable time. I appreciate members submitting transfers at the time sheep are bought or sold and not waiting until they are already at the fair.

I do everything I can to enable exhibitors

LEGAL NOTICE Annual Meeting of the Members Official notice is hereby given to all members of the American Shropshire Registry Association, Inc. that the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on November 12 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 2017.

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 Alan Bruhin – PA and South District (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware,

West Virginia,Virginia, Kentucky,Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina,

Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida) Robert Dinsmore – PA and South Mike Elsbury – Indiana District Danny Rogers – Indiana District Mandy Swartz – New England and New York District (Maine, New Hampshire,Vermont,

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York) 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.

Becky Peterson, Secretary

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to show their sheep, but sometimes it just doesn’t work out and a fair will not accept this kind of paperwork.

One other situation that always comes up is the need for a signed ram lease form.

This is when the owner of the mothers on the registration application is not the owner of the sire. I don’t worry too much about rams owned by other family members but I do need the permission of the owner of the sire to register the lambs.

If a person co-owns a ram with another member, then a lease is not needed for that particular ram. I know there are lots of informal partnerships and agreements to trade the use of rams but if you are not the registered owner or co-owner of the sire of your lambs, you will need a lease form signed by the actual owner in order to proceed.

Lease forms are available on the website and are on the backside of the work order forms you receive with all of the work from the office. If you allow a young breeder to run her ewes with your ram for a couple of months in the fall, please supply the proper form to her when she takes her ewes home.

In this day of cell phone photos, I would think it would be very simple to satisfy this request. I do keep all lease forms on file here, and also keep a list of ram leases for the year, so a member does not have to supply a lease form for the second batch of registrations of lambs by the same sire of the same year. The same applies to selling semen for A.I. breedings. If you do not own the semen, you will need a lease form. If you sell semen from your ram for future use, please supply a form.

Registration numbers are up for the second year in a row. Over the first eight months of this year 2332 sheep were registered, 98 head over the same period in 2016, and 157 over 2016. Transfers were up slightly also with 1029 transfers from January through August, up eight head over 2016 and 187 head over 2015. This is all a very good sign. In spite of the fact that the Shropshire breed appears to be moving in

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a few different directions, I am excited that each one seems to be “forward,” depending on its purpose.

I am very glad to see that there are still sources of the “old style Shrop” and that these breeders are active and passionate about their characteristics. Better yet, these sheep continue to go to new homes where the effort is continued. Most of these are production flocks and are involved with the NSIP, making wise breeding decisions based on heritable traits. I know not everyone is a fan of this type of sheep but we need all types to be able to add pieces to our own programs. The industry is not static and needs to be able to adapt. We remember not too many years ago when the “as tall as possible” sheep were all the rage. Then we began to see that “tall was not all” and we started seeing more conventional and useful types of sheep. All breeders still need to place a lot of emphasis on the breed type of their Shropshires. It is our hope that a new publication will be available soon with the details of the breed standards.

I was not able this year to get to any of the state fairs in the Midwest but the results I’ve been seeing are pretty impressive with several shows with outstanding entry numbers. I did get to the All-American Junior Show in Wisconsin and that was quite an event with Shrops being well represented. It is so neat to see these youngsters all working at it for the entire weekend.

The main show season is pretty much over the hump with just a few state fairs left and then there is the big dance in Louisville.

I expect large junior and open show attendance. The Shropshire enthusiasts will be pretty busy for three days straight while there as the breed will be showcased on the green shavings. Make plans to go if you can.

Meanwhile, I hope everyone has enjoyed a prosperous year with their Shropshires and will have a great crop of fall lambs and great plans for a spring season. I’ll see you in Louisville! _______ Page 5

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Show Season Highlights...

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Sugar Ridge Breeze (Fall Ewe Lamb)

WI State Fair Open Show – Res. Senior Champion Ewe IA State Fair Open Show – Res. Grand Champion Ewe WI Sheep and Wool Festival Junior Show – Grand Champion Ewe

Sugar Ridge Maxine (Feb. Ewe lamb)

WI State Fair Open Show – Junior Champion Ewe and Res. Grand Champion Ewe

Sugar Ridge Emma (March Ewe Lamb) WI Sheep and Wool Festival Res. Grand Champion Ewe Open Show

Stop by our pens at the NAILE or at the farm in the spring.

StephenSon Jon, Charlotte & Vivian

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Sugar Ridge King Tut (Jan. Ram lamb) WI Sheep and Wool Festival Grand Champion Ram Junior and Open Show

Viroqua, WI 608-637-6474 (h) • 608-774-3151 (c) www.sugarridgeranch.com __________________ Shropshire Voice

Kyle Gross wins Starter Flock The Starter Flock program is in its third year and proves that Shropshire folks are eager to get youngsters involved with the breed. Cash donations were collected to support the purchase of two or more Shropshire ewes at any sale during the year.

The committee was excited to receive donations in the amount of $1525 to add to the $150 left over from 2016.

New contributors this year were Justin and Kim Weckler of Beaver Creek, Ohio; Noah Collins and Family of Morristown, Tenn.; Adams Shropshires of Bonfield, Ill.; Tom Slutz and family of LaMoille, Ill.; Creamer Shrops of Prospect, Ohio; Orchard Valley Farm of Leyden, Mass.; BWB Farms of Martinsville, Ohio and Sand Meadow Farm, the Nicholson Family, of South Windsor, Conn.

Returning sponsors include SS Shrops, Jim Gruenhagen Family of Davenport, Iowa; Chip Hallet Family of Sterling, Mass.; Danny and Cynde Rogers of Monrovia, Ind.; Plainview Farm, the Whittaker Family of Laura, Ill.; Knepp Shropshires of North Barrington, Ill.; Schoolhouse Shropshires of Xenia, Ohio; Kevin Klotz Family of Richmond, Ind.; and Alan Bruhin of Sevierville, Tenn.

They join Emily Washburn of Gouverneur, NY; JN Dirlam and Sons of Mooresville, Ind.; Jim Isler of Prospect, Ohio; Crimson Ridge Shropshires, Mark and Prudie Miller, Lafayette, Ind.; Erik Mrozinski, Rolling Prairie, Ind.; Austin and Trent Bechtold, North Manchester, Ind.; Snyder Shropshires, Monmouth, Ill.; Avery Shropshires, Bremen, Ind.; Brockmann Shropshires, Garden Prairie, Ill.; Step Ahead Shrops, Gilson, Ill. who pledged funds in one or both of the last two years, and Mark McCabe, Glenn and David High and Randy and Julie Rife who provided Shropshire ewes for the first award in 2014.

Many thanks to these breeders for being Flock Starters and helping to get young people interested in Shropshires.

Applicants are required to submit an

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Kyle Gross at the Nebraska State Fair with his lamb that won Overall Champion Ewe in the 4-H Show. essay outlining their interest and experience in sheep, defining their goals and establishing a budget for their project. The opportunity was promoted in various sheep circles and publications, farm papers and extension service. This year, three applications were received and evaluated by the judging committee. Two came from Tennessee and one from Nebraska.

The winning application was submitted by Kyle Gross of Kennard, Neb. He purchased one ewe lamb at the Ohio Classic in May and a yearling ewe at the Oklahoma Black & White Sale in April.

Kyle is 11 years old and recently wrote: “I have had a lot of fun this summer showing my R&A Shropshire ewe lamb. We went to _______ Page 7

quite a few shows including the Midwest Junior Preview Show and the All-American Junior Show. My ewe lamb was Overall Champion Registered Ewe and Champion AOB at the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Show, Grand Champion Breeding Ewe at my county fair, and Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe at the Fremont 4-H Expo. She was also third Overall Breeding Ewe at the Loup Valley Livestock Show. All animals at this show had to be champions at their county fair to be eligible to participate. It has been fun showing such an elite ewe lamb all summer and exposing other exhibitors to the breed.

“As for my Heeg Crazy H yearling ewe, I decided not to show her so I could get her bred for early lambs. She is A.I. bred to the Adams ‘Rocket’ ram for January lambs. I am looking forward to the arrival of my first Shropshire lambs. I would like to thank the American Shropshire Breeders Association for these great sheep and helping me get started in the Shropshire business.”

Minutes of Board Meeting May 12, 2017 Eaton, Ohio

The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Jim Percival. Also present were Alan Bruhin, Rick Adams, Re Call, RJ Creamer, Mike Elsbury, Jim Gruenhagen, Mary Anne Keck, Craig King, Danny Rogers, Tom Slutz and Becky Peterson (as secretary). Absent were Bob Dinsmore, Emily Petzel, Mandy Swartz and Darrell Dockter.

Secretary’s Report – Becky had previously emailed the minutes of the February teleconference to all the board members and had extra copies on site. Rick Adams moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept the secretary’s report as presented. Motion was seconded by RJ Creamer. Motion passed. Secretary’s report was accepted.

Treasurer’s Report – Becky had again sent a complete report by email. It included a Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2017, a Profit & Loss Report for the period of January through April, 2017 and a list of the Restricted Funds as of April 30.

Rick Whiting

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

Thank you to our buyers this year!

Buckeye Sheep Farm, OH (2 ewe lambs) Long Branch Ranch, MO (ewe lamb) Bryan Miller, MD (buck lamb)

Look for our entries in the Super 8 on-line bred ewe sale October 26 hosted by Willoughby. _______ Page 8

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Becky reviewed all of them briefly. The Balance Sheet showed total assets of $48,006.98 including all funds still at the Harvard Bank in Illinois and the two accounts in Massachusetts. There was discussion over the Accounts Receivable which Becky noted was mostly the advertising invoices in the recent Voice but there were some old invoices that have gone unpaid. Becky then reviewed the P&L report which showed an overall loss of $3827.92. She briefly discussed differences between the current year and the previous year.The restricted funds for some of the special activities of the ASRA showed a total gain so far of $859.54 which was mostly due to the Starter Flock donations. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Mary Anne Keck and was seconded by Danny Rogers. There was no further discussion. The motion passed and the report was accepted.

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tunity must be made as one ad and not shared by two breeders.There was discussion about the use of social media at sales and shows.The intent of posting photos of class winners and Champions is to promote the breed and the event and keep followers up to date on events and is not meant to advertise for any particular breeder or provide buyers with photos to evaluate prospective purchases. Becky makes every attempt to get photos up on the Facebook but may need assistance at very busy events.

Stars of Louisville Sale – The NAILE contract for the sale has been signed and returned. The auctioneer has been contacted. The committee will work to get good sheep consigned and have a successful sale.

Production – Rick Adams reports that there are new Shropshire flocks signed up with the NSIP program. There is a new NSIP flock in Wyoming that should attract attention in the range ram area. There is a NSIP Sale planned for Wooster, Ohio in August.This will be an opportunity to get more NSIP proven Shropshires sold in the Midwest and East.

Shropshire Royalty – This is the first year of program proposed by the Shropshire Junior Association. There were three applications for the Princess and two for the Bo Peep. Both division winners were presented with a sash during the show earlier. Both girls were available to present awards in the sale show and will appear in several photos.

Junior Activities – Alan Bruhin reported that there will be another educational activity during the Junior Association meeting at NAILE.This has proven to be very successful in the past. Mary Anne Keck asked about the possibility of including juniors from other breeds at this event and expressed interest in helping with the event. Perhaps a “Four Station Quiz” could be setup in the Breed Display Area at NAILE could be devised.

Breed Character – Debbie Petzel has produced a preliminary photo display of the Shropshire characteristics.There is a video presentation in the works describing the Shropshire Breed Standards. She would like more photos from the Breed Type Committee to enhance the project.

Starter Flock – there were only three applications received this year. One came quite early and the other two came just before the deadline. The winner is Kyle Gross from Nebraska.

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2nd Place Premier Exhibitor Iowa State Fair

4 Fairs = 6 Champions + 5 Res. Champions Jim with daughters, Blair and Stacy and oldest grandson, Warren with their ribbons from the Mississippi Valley Fair.

We will be consigning to the Ohio Classic in 2018.

Thank you to all of our bidders and buyers this year at the sales and off the farm!

JIM & DONNA GRUENHAGEN 7622 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807 // (563) 355-6730 // ssshrops@gmail.com _______ Page 10

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Black & White Sale which is a live managed sale and has $1040 left yet to spend. At this time, only $1175 has been pledged for this year’s program with more than half of that coming from board members and there is $150 left over from 2016. It is hoped that the Junior Association can generate more donations.

Futurity – So far there are 26 yearling ewes ($520 in the fund) and 42 ewe lambs ($840) nominated before the Classic Sale where the number should nearly triple. No sale fees had been paid as of April 30 but fees have been received since for the Indiana Premier Sale and Rife’s Online Sale. There was a question about the Illini All Breeds Sale where there was one Shropshire that was listed as a nominated lamb but no fee had been paid. That sale has not been an approved sale. Discussion followed about the original intent of approved sales and the present way of identifying Futurity animals. The board then recommended that the Futurity Committee allow any managed and established live sale be an approved Shropshire Futurity Sale following all of the rules that are in place.

Old Business NAILE Judge Selection – (discussion was

Blake’s Ewe “Melania”–

He thinks she is pretty special!

Webster Family SHROPSHIRES

413 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062 Bill 207-831-0608 • Ryan 207-232-0362

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tabled during the February Teleconference). The current method was proposed at the November 2010 Annual Meeting where paid members at NAILE could nominate the judge for the next year’s NAILE through a ballot box and the list of nominations would be submitted for board approval. Since then, the BOD has approved the nominations in the order of the number of votes and the top three would be submitted to NAILE in that order. In 2017, the BOD reordered the list.There was discussion regarding whether this was the intention of the 2010 nomination method. It was suggested to change “nomination” to “recommendation.” Mary Anne Keck moved to use the recommendations for the NAILE judge made by the members at NAILE and have the BOD consider them and select three from that list to submit. Mike Elsbury amended the motion to have a form in the Voice to allow the membership to make the recommendations.

The amendment was approved and the motion was approved.This will be placed in the October Voice and the deadline to return is December 1 so a list can be approved in time to submit to NAILE for the following year’s show.

Shropshire Store – a new vendor has been contacted for the production of the Shropshire items. No other news available.

Director attendance record – this was tabled from the board meeting last September. Bylaws state: Directors missing two consecutive meetings of the board will be placed on probation. If a third meeting is missed, such director shall be expelled from the board. It does not appear now that there are any board members in this situation.

NAILE – Catherine Riley is the new assistant manager at NAILE and appears to be doing a good job. Becky went to the Sheep Advisory Committee meeting on March 9. A few changes were proposed: Add new minimal Showmanship pre-entry fee to help provide premiums and provide nicer belt buckles for the division winners; there is a committee formed to make plans for a commercial ewe show; the deadline to make ownership transfers for the junior shows has been changed from September 1st to October 1st, which is the same as the entry deadline; leadline would like to add a pair class. This would all be presented at the executive meeting in April.

When the breed premium info proof came out, there were other changes: open show entry _______ Page 11

fees have increased to $18 and junior show entry fees to $15. Open show sheep will be released at 6 p.m. on the day of their show. Shropshire Junior Show will be Sunday, Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. Shropshire Open Show will be Monday, Nov. 12 following the Tunis breed.

New Business Old Receivables and Outstanding Checks– Becky had made a list of invoices over 180 days old which included some older ad invoices from commercial advertisers. Discussion followed.

Rick Adams moved to have Becky remove any invoices that she finds uncollectible over one year of age. Jim Gruenhagen seconded. Then Jim amended the motion to say that Becky present a list of invoices over one year that she deemed uncollectible to the Finance Committee to check on. Mary Anne Keck moved to approve the amendment and Jim seconded. The amendment and the motion passed. It was then suggested that if any of those accounts were to reactivate, the balance due would have to be paid and they would be on a cash basis.

The secretary wishes to update the signers on the accounts at the bank in Massachusetts.

The extra signers on the accounts now are past presidents Mark McCabe and Darrell Dockter. It was decided to update and have Re Call be the other local signer and add Jim Percival, also. Re can go to the said bank and complete the forms.

Jim will have to send notarized forms. The accounts in Harvard, Illinois are to be closed out this fall and moved to Massachusetts.

Audit/Compilation – The last review was for 2015 and was an expense of $1383. Re Call moved to have Becky obtain quotes from three CPA’s for a compilation and/or a full audit and present to the BOD in November.Then to proceed with one or the other that will include the

2016 and 2017 years. If none of the new quotes are accepted by the BOD, then proceed with a review of 2016 with the present accountant.

Danny Rogers seconded the motion.

Jim Percival suggested that the BOD recognize older member(s) that have been important to the association and to the breed. Jim Percival appointed a committee of Mary Anne Keck, RJ Creamer and Tom Slutz to make some recommendations for the initial award(s).

Mike Elsbury noted that the Indiana Premier Sale was successful this year, making a profit of $500 and giving $1000 in “Shrop Bucks” to junior buyers.

Mike also inquired about the chain of command at a meeting when a president or vice president is not available for, or drops out, of a meeting. Mary Anne stated that Roberts Rules of Order state that the only thing that can be done is to move for adjournment. It was then noted that the secretary is a member of the Executive Committee and would cover to fill the position and appoint someone to act as secretary for the remainder of the meeting.

The question also arose of whether members of the various ASRA committees are required to be Board Members. Discussion followed and showed that any member of the ASRA with a strong interest in the function of a committee is welcomed to serve.

The next board meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Annual Meeting of the Members should be scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.

Rick Adams moved to adjourn at 3:50 p.m.

Motion was seconded by RJ Creamer.

Respectfully submitted, Becky Peterson, Secretary

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Last November’s Stars of Louisville Sale brought out a good selection of ewes.

9th Stars of Louisville to be held Nov. 11 While you are in Louisville be sure to take in the ninth Stars of Louisville Shropshire Sale on Sat., Nov. 11 in the sale arena, just off the sheep facility, near the office trailer.

We have been very fortunate to retain the opening time slot in the day’s sale events.

Entries will be evaluated by judge Jim Percival of Xenia, Ohio for a sale order at 8:30 a.m. The entries will be available for buyers’ inspection. The order of sale will be posted and the sale will follow soon after 10 a.m..

Danny Westlake of Marysville, Ohio will serve as auctioneer. Terms of sale are cash or good check paid on sale day. If you are unable to attend, any member of the sale committee can handle a bid for you, but requests for mail bids should be directed to Sale Manager, Becky Peterson. The Sale Committee consists of Chairman RJ Creamer, Jim Brandt, Dennis Avery, Mark McCabe and Jim Isler. Ownership transfers will be made in the ASRA office after the sale and will be returned to the buyer as soon as possible.

Nancy Miniter, a Massachusetts sheep breeder, vet tech and ultrasound technician, will scan ewes for pregnancy status. The resulting information will be announced at the sale block. Consignors have been asked to guarantee that sale entries are free of the “spider gene” and be resistant to Scrapie by being either QR or RR at codon 171. A veterinarian will be on hand to issue health certificates. If you are planning to make a purchase and your state requires an entry permit, please contact your state veterinar-

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ian’s office ahead of time to make the necessary arrangements. All sheep will be identified by a USDA approved ear tag or tattoo.

Consignors will be able to nominate ewe lambs entered to be eligible to compete in the ninth Shropshire Yearling Ewe Futurity in 2018, if purchased by youth buyers. The winner of the 2015 Yearling Ewe Futurity was a ewe lamb purchased in this sale in 2014.

Also, sale management has been able to allow consignors to retain rights to show their entries in the open show on Monday, Nov. 13. This encourages the breeder to consign a sheep he considers worthy of showing in the National Show and making that quality available to buyers. We will assist purchasers who are not exhibitors in obtaining an early release only after the junior or open show, if the animal is entered. With exhibitors attending from across the country, consignors and the sale committee will work with buyers needing transportation.

A sale catalog may be obtained by contacting ASRA secretary and Sale Manager Becky Peterson at (413) 624-9652 or shropsec@ hotmail.com. The catalog is also available on the Shropshire website www.shropshires. org. Consignors are encouraged to provide photos of consignments ahead of time to be posted on the website with the sale catalog.

So, be sure to join us in Louisville in November for the ninth Stars of Louisville Shropshire Sale. It is just another good reason to come and celebrate our 133rd year of Shropshire sheep in the United States! _______ Page 13

Shrops have success at the Classic For the fifth year the National Shropshire Sale was held with the Big Ohio Sale in Eaton on May 12 and 13. Shrops were the second breed shown and sold each day. 153 head were catalogued and judged on Friday by Bill Bryant Jr. of Ohio. Bill also selected the Best Breed Type ram and ewe of the sale to bring more awareness to improving breed character in today’s Shropshires.

RJ Creamer and pals, Dave High, Rick Whiting, Rick Adams, Josh Sargent, Mike Pence and Jim Percival, took on the task of a cookout dinner for Friday night in an adjoining barn.

They amicably served hamburgers, hotdogs, brats, baked potatoes and related goodies to all attending. The get-together was a big hit and was enjoyed by roughly 110 folks. We appreciated their efforts and hope to see it happen again next year.

When dinner was over Jim Percival tried his hand at auctioning off the 12 advertising slots on the Shropshire website. All 12 months were sold for a total of $2925 to fund the operation of the website. Thank you to all who bid on and purchased ads. Check the website each month to see who is taking advantage of this opportunity.

Saturday’s Shropshire sale was very successful with Danny Westlake and Gary Saylor working for an overall average of $708.71 on 132 head. The quality was exceptional and buyers found sheep that interested them and bid until they owned them. There were again several young people who were purchasing their first Shrops at this sale.

Seventeen of the 100 ewes sold brought $1000 or more. The Creamer Shropshires’ Class Even Yearling Ewe was the Senior and Grand Champion Ewe. She brought $1700 from Bishop Shropshires of New York. The Reserve Senior Champion ewe was the Class Odd Yearling from City Limits of Illinois and brought $1250 from Mike Torrone of Pennsylvania. The next yearling to sell was another City Limits ewe going to Evans Shrops of Ohio for $900. Jadewood Valley’s yearling _______ Page 14

brought $2500 from Sierra Innskeep of Indiana. Two other yearlings crested the $1000 mark. Twenty yearlings sold at an average of $817.50.

The 14 fall ewe lambs averaged $758.93.

The class winner from Step Ahead brought $1050 from Tennessee’s Caleb Fritz. Rife’s second place lamb brought $900 from O’Neill Shrops of Pennsylvania. Glenn High sold a $1000 ewe to Luke Raudebaugh of Ohio. City Limits sold a $900 ewe to Charlie Majors of Tennessee and followed with an $1100 ewe lamb to Garrett Friesen of Indiana. New consignor Sand Meadow Farm sold a lamb for $450 to Bo Wolford of Ohio. Rife sold a good one to Rueber of Iowa for $1150.

The Early January Class had some very popular entries. City Limits sold the class winner and Junior and Reserve Grand Champion and High Selling ewe to Ashley Fuss of Maryland for $2700 and then a $1200 lamb to Morgan Anderson of Wisconsin. Steve Elsbury received a winning $950 bid from C. Donald Call of Massachusetts. R&A Shrops then sold a $1250 lamb to Alexis Hickman of Indiana. Addisen Nicholson of Connecticut found a $1200 lamb she liked from Fritz Farms. At the end of the class 16 lambs averaged $793.75.

Twenty Early February ewe lambs averaged $452.50. The class winner from Clark Shropshires sold to Noah Collins for $650. High Life Farm sold the next two lambs to Luke Raudebaugh for $600 and then Taylor Ruff of Ohio for $450. The last group of ewe lambs was the Late February Class that averaged $569.44 on nine head. This class had the Reserve Junior Champion from City Limits that sold to Ohio’s Hidden Acres for $1300. R&A then sold the next lamb in line to Starter Flock winner Kyle Gross for $1400.

As the ewe classes ran out the pace picked up a little for the yearling rams. Though none of the champions came from this group, seven of them averaged $800. The class winner came from the Rife flock and sold for $1400 __________________ Shropshire Voice

to Petry Family of Ohio. City Limits sold the next ram for $1600 to Lesley Hampson Giles.

3G Shrops earned $550 from Bo Wolford on the next ram and the same price was paid for the fourth place ram from the Nicholson’s and sold to Crockett County FFA in Tennessee.

The Fall Ram Class was the exciting one to watch sell. The Senior Champion was a Rife ram that went to Emily Petzel of Wisconsin for $3000. The next ram was the Reserve Senior Champion form City Limits. He was the high seller of the sale and went to Danny Rogers & Family for $3700. A $500 ram followed from the Melvin flock and sold to Hayden Meeks of Tennessee. Then Heeg’s Crazy H sold a $2200 ram to Lane Falch of Missouri. The average for the five fall rams was $1980.

The January Class had 14 head sold, averaging $596.43. Steve Spayd of Pennsylvania bought the Junior and Grand Champion from Caleb Fritz for $2800. Next Logan Snyder of the same state got a Jadewood ram for $600. Majors sold a $400 buck to Double E Polypays of Ohio.

The Reserve Junior and Reserve Grand and Best Headed ram came out of the February Class from City Limits and sold to Addisen Nicholson for $1400. Destiny Powell picked up the $900 High Life ram next. Majors found $950 on the fourth ram going to Erin English of Illinois.The six rams in this class brought an average of $708.33 The entire sale report and additional photos can be found on www.shropshires.org.

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Show Results

Delaware State Fair

July 26 - Judge: Bryan Mason Yearling Ram 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore Champion Ram 2. Shawn Mitchell Reserve Champion Ram 3. Kaitlin Klair Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Larry & Sharon Larimore 3. Shawn Mitchell 4. Kaitlin Klair Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Seth Klair 2. Larry & Sharon Larimore 3. Larry & Sharon Larimore 4. Kaitlin Klair Pair Ram Lambs 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Kaitlin Klair Yearling Ewe 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore Champion & Supreme Champ. Meat Breed Ewe 2. Kaitlin Klair 3. Larry & Sharon Larimore 4. JP Genetics 5. Shawn Mitchell 6. Alexandra Swan 7. Kaitlin Klair 8. Shawn Mitchell Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Kaitlin Klair 3. Shawn Mitchell Senior Ewe Lambs 1. Shawn Mitchell 2. Larry & Sharon Larimore Early Junior Ewe Lamb 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Diana Meyer 3. Larry & Sharon Larimore 4. Shawn Mitchell 5. Jackson Parson 6. Shawn Mitchell 7. Kaitlin Klair 8. Melissa Mitchell 9. Kaitlin Klair Late Junior Ewe Lamb _______ Page 16

1. Daina Meyer Reserve Champion Ewe 2. Larry & Sharon Larimore 3. Peyton Parson Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Kaitlin Klair 2. Shawn Mitchell 3. Larry & Sharon Larimore Pair Yearlings (both sexes) 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Kaitlin Klair 3. Shawn Mitchell Pair Lambs (both sexes) 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Kaitlin Klair 3. Shawn Mitchell Pen of 4 Lambs (both sexes) 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Shawn Mitchell 3. Kaitlin Klair Young Flock 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Shawn Mitchell 3. Kaitlin Klair Get of Sire 1. Shawn Mitchell 2. Kaitlin Klair Breeders Flock 1. Larry & Sharon Larimore 2. Kaitlin Klair 3. Shawn Mitchell

Illinois State Fair

Aug. 18 - Judge: Dustin Cruit Ram, 1 Year Old And Under 2 1. Katelyn Vonbehrens Reserve Champion Ram 2. Emma Douglas April Senior Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Emma Douglas Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Jaedyn Slutz Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz Champion Ram 2. Katelyn Vonbehrens 3. Drake Slutz 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Emma Douglas Pair Ram Lambs 1. Jaedyn Slutz

2. Emma Douglas Yearling Ewe Class 1 1. Jaedyn Slutz Champion Ewe 2. Katelyn Vonbehrens 3. Drake Slutz 4. Andrew Snyder 5. Kylie Adams 6. Emma Douglas Yearling Ewe Class 2 1. Katelyn Vonbehrens 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Drake Slutz 4. Emma Douglas 5. Andrew Snyder 6. Kylie Adams Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Katelyn Vonbehrens 3. Drake Slutz 4. Kylie Adams 5. Andrew Snyder 6. Emma Douglas Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Katelyn Vonbehrens 3. Jaedyn Slutz Early Junior Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Drake Slutz 4. Kylie Adams 5. Emma Douglas Late Junior Ewe Lamb 1. Katelyn Vonbehrens Reserve Champion Ewe 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Kylie Adams 5. Drake Slutz 6. Emma Douglas Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Katelyn Vonbehrens 3. Drake Slutz 4. Kylie Adams 5. Emma Douglas Young Flock 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Katelyn Vonbehrens 3. Drake Slutz Premiere Exhibitor Jaedyn Slutz __________________ Shropshire Voice

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Indiana State Fair Aug. 16 - Judge: Ron Young Yearling Ram 1. Mrozinski Farms Champion Ram 2. Rockin K Livestock Reserve Champion Ram 3. Mike & Karen Elsbury 4. Mrozinski Farms 5. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 6. Samuel McDermit 7. Julie Wilson 8. Rachel Flanders 9. Hannah Pickett 10. Mike & Karen Elsbury 11. Tim Elsbury 12. Mike Fox 13. Mark Wisehart 14. David Harrell Fall Ram Lamb 1. Mrozinski Farms 2. Rachel Flanders 3. Mrozinski Farms 4. Mike & Karen Elsbury 5. Mike & Karen Elsbury 6. Jeff Brubaker & Family 7. Justin Proper Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 2. Mrozinski Farms 3. Mike & Karen Elsbury 4. Duane Elsbury 5. Mrozinski Farms 6. Pence Farms 7. Rachel Flanders 8. Schoolhouse Shrops 9. Mike & Karen Elsbury 10. Pence Farms 11. Mike Fox 12. Tim Elsbury 13. Samuel McDermit 14. Rylie Miller 15. Mike Fox 16. Tim Elsbury 17. Hannah Pickett 18. Hannah Pickett 19. Kaylee Elsbury Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Norbert Jackson 2. Pence Farms 3. Mike & Karen Elsbury 4. Schoolhouse Shrops 5. Rockin K Livestock 6. Rachel Flanders 7. Mike & Karen Elsbury _______ Page 18

8. Rylie Miller 9. Mike Fox 10. Hannah Pickett 11. Samuel McDermit 12. Danny Rogers 13. Camden Cory 14. Logan Elsbury 15. CW Livestock Pair Ram Lambs 1. Mrozinski Farms 2. Rachel Flanders 3. Pence Farms 4. Schoolhouse Shrops 5. Mike & Karen Elsbury 6. Tim Elsbury 7. Hannah Pickett 8. Samuel McDermit 9. Rylie Miller Yearling Ewe Class 1 1. Mike & Karen Elsbury 2. Rachel Flanders 3. Mark Wisehart 4. Mike & Karen Elsbury 5. Rylie Miller 6. Samuel McDermit 7. Mark Wisehart 8. Jessica Estes 9. Brady Miller 10. Mike Fox 11. Kaylee Elsbury 12. Danny Rogers 13. Abby Elsbury 14. CW Livestock 15. Ethan Elsbury 16. Danny Rogers Yearling Ewe Class 2 1. Mrozinski Farms 2. Pence Farms 3. Tim Elsbury 4. Brady Miller 5. Justin Proper 6. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 7. Norbert Jackson 8. Mackenzie Padgett 9. Camden Cory 10. Logan Elsbury 11. Tenley Cory 12. Tim Elsbury 13. Schoolhouse Shrops 14. Norbert Jackson 15. Logan Elsbury 16. Camden Cory Yearling Ewe Class 3 1. Mrozinski Farms Champion Ewe

2. Pence Farms 3. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 4. Julie Wilson 5. Duane Elsbury 6. Rachel Flanders 7. Duane Elsbury 8. Rylie Miller 9. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 10. Jessica Estes 11. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 12. Schoolhouse Shrops 13. Mike Fox 14. Hannah Pickett 15. Hannah Pickett Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Mrozinski Farms 2. Pence Farms 3. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 4. Mike & Karen Elsbury 5. Rachel Flanders 6. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 7. Jessica Estes 8. Tim Elsbury 9. Mark Wisehart 10. Schoolhouse Shrops 11. Norbert Jackson 12. Brady Miller 13. Duane Elsbury 14. Logan Elsbury 15. Rylie Miller 16. Camden Cory 17. Danny Rogers 18. Hannah Pickett Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Keegan Padgett 2. Riley Smith 3. Mrozinski Farms 4. Mrozinski Farms 5. Mike & Karen Elsbury 6. Mike & Karen Elsbury 7. Rachel Flanders 8. Mike Fox 9. Abby Elsbury 10. Danny Rogers 11. Norbert Jackson Early Junior Ewe Lamb Class 1 1. Mrozinski Farms Reserve Champion Ewe 2. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 3. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 4. Mike & Karen Elsbury 5. Jessica Estes 6. Norbert Jackson 7. Samuel McDermit 8. Logan Elsbury __________________ Shropshire Voice

9. Danny Rogers 10. Rylie Miller 11. Danny Rogers Early Junior Ewe Lamb Class 2 1. Pence Farms 2. Rachel Flanders 3. Mike Fox 4. Rachel Flanders 5. Jessica Estes 6. Schoolhouse Shrops 7. Pence Farms 8. Justin Proper 9. Brady Miller 10. Ethan Elsbury 11. Mike & Karen Elsbury Early Junior Ewe Lamb Class 3 1. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 2. Tim Elsbury 3. Abby Elsbury 4. Mrozinski Farms 5. Mark Wisehart 6. Mike Fox 7. Schoolhouse Shrops 8. Norbert Jackson 9. Justin Proper 10. Kaylee Elsbury 11. Hannah Pickett Late Junior Ewe Lamb Class 1 1. Mrozinski Farms 2. Tim Elsbury 3. Brady Miller 4. Duane Elsbury 5. Rachel Flanders 6. Rachel Flanders 7. Mike & Karen Elsbury 8. Duane Elsbury 9. Ethan Elsbury 10. Hannah Pickett 11. Mark Wisehart 12. Julie Wilson 13. Julie Wilson Late Junior Ewe Lamb Class 2 1. Tim Elsbury 2. Danny Rogers 3. Schoolhouse Shrops 4. Samuel McDermit 5. Mike Fox 6. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 7. Mrozinski Farms 8. Mike & Karen Elsbury 9. Logan Elsbury 10. Camden Cory 11. Kaylee Elsbury 12. Camden Cory Pair Ewe Lambs __________________ October 2017

1. Mrozinski Farms 2. Pence Farms 3. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 4. Mike & Karen Elsbury 5. Tim Elsbury 6. Rachel Flanders 7. Mike Fox 8. Samuel McDermit 9. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 10. Mark Wisehart 11. Norbert Jackson 12. Jessica Estes 13. Justin Proper 14. Schoolhouse Shrops 15. Brady Miller 16. Abby Elsbury 17. Logan Elsbury 18. Danny Rogers 19. Kaylee Elsbury 20. Ethan Elsbury 21. Camden Cory 22. Hannah Pickett Mixed Pair 1. Mrozinski Farms 2. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 3. Pence Farms 4. Duane Elsbury 5. Rachel Flanders 6. Mike & Karen Elsbury 7. Samuel McDermit 8. Mike Fox 9. Schoolhouse Shrops 10. Norbert Jackson 11. Tim Elsbury 12. Danny Rogers 13. Logan Elsbury 14. Kaylee Elsbury 15. Justin Proper 16. Camden Cory 17. Hannah Pickett Best 4 Head 1. Mrozinski Farms 2. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 3. Pence Farms 4. Mike & Karen Elsbury 5. Rachel Flanders 6. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 7. Samuel McDermit 8. Mike Fox 9. Justin Proper 10. Tim Elsbury 11. Mark Wisehart 12. Brady Miller 13. Logan Elsbury 14. Kaylee Elsbury

15. Danny Rogers 16. Camden Cory 17. Hannah Pickett Flock 1. Mrozinski Farms 2. Pence Farms 3. J. N. Dirlam & Sons 4. Mike & Karen Elsbury 5. Rachel Flanders 6. Steve & Nancy Elsbury 7. Mike Fox 8. Tim Elsbury 9. Mark Wisehart 10. Danny Rogers 11. Logan Elsbury 12. Hannah Pickett Premier Exhibitor Mrozinski Farms

Nebraska State Fair

Sept. 25 - Judge: Brad Angus Yearling Ram 1. Larry Richardson 2. Dave Richardson Winter Ram Lamb 1. Carolyn Strunk Grand Champion Ram 2. Virginia Gergen Reserve Champion Ram 3. Virginia Gergen 4. Jansyn Van Horn 5. Dave Richardson 6. Dave Richardson 7. Larry Richardson 8. Larry Richardson Spring Ram Lamb 1. Virginia Gergen 2. Virginia Gergen 3. Larry Richardson 4. Jansyn Van Horn 5. Larry Richardson 6. Dave Richardson 7. Dave Richardson 8. Pair Ram Lambs 9. Virginia Gergen 10. Larry Richardson 11. Jansyn Van Horn 12. Dave Richardson Yearling Ewe 1. Virginia Gergen Grand Champion Ewe 2. Dave Richardson 3. Virginia Gergen 4. Dave Richardson Continued Page 22 _______ Page 19

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Warren Mott, 5, shows his lamb, Pebbles, for the first time at the county fair and Iowa State Fair.

Pebbles got second and fourth. He is the son of Willard and Stacy Mott and grandson of Jim and Donna Gruenhagen of Davenport, Iowa.

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Vivian Stephenson with her yearling ram, “Short Round� won the costume contest at Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Fest.Vivian is the daughter of Charlotte and Jon Stephenson of Viroqua,Wis.

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IN THE JUNIOR SHOW Ewe in front:

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We had Res. Champion Rams at both Junior and Open California State Fair.

SIRED BY ANDERSON FARMS RAMS: • 2017 Missouri State Fair Champion FFA Ram • 2017 Missouri State Fair Reserve Champion 4-H Ewe • The 1,2,3 & 4 Place Junior Ewe Lambs at the 2017 Missouri State Fair We will have both fall and spring born lambs available.

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5. Larry Richardson 6. Jansyn Van Horn 7. Jansyn Van Horn 8. Larry Richardson Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Virginia Gergen 2. Dave Richardson 3. Larry Richardson 4. Jansyn Van Horn Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Dave Richardson 2. Jansyn Van Horn Winter Ewe Lamb 1. Virginia Gergen Reserve Champion Ewe 2. Dave Richardson 3. Jansyn Van Horn 4. Dave Richardson 5. Carolyn Strunk 6. Virginia Gergen 7. Larry Richardson 8. Larry Richardson Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Larry Richardson 2. Virginia Gergen 3. Jansyn Van Horn 4. Carolyn Strunk 5. Virginia Gergen 6. Dave Richardson 7. Larry Richardson 8. Dave Richardson Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Virginia Gergen 2. Dave Richardson 3. Jansyn Van Horn 4. Carolyn Strunk 5. Larry Richardson Mixed Pair 1. Virginia Gergen 2. Carolyn Strunk 3. Jansyn Van Horn 4. Dave Richardson 5. Larry Richardson Young Flock 1. Virginia Gergen 2. Carolyn Strunk 3. Larry Richardson 4. Jansyn Van Horn 5. Dave Richardson Pen of 4 1. Virginia Gergen 2. Larry Richardson 3. Dave Richardson 4. Jansyn Van Horn Breeders Flock _______ Page 22

1. Virginia Gergen 2. Dave Richardson 3. Larry Richardson 4. Jansyn Van Horn

New York State Fair

Sept. 1 - Judge:Tim Gatsby Yearling Ram 1. Connor Kane 2. Brendan Pimm January Ram Lamb 1. Elizabeth Kron Champion Ram 2. Mandy Curtiss Reserve Champion Ram February Ram Lamb 1. Brendan Pimm 2. Connor Kane 3. Elaine Jaycox 4. Mandy Curtiss Junior Ram Lamb 1. Mandy Curtiss 2. Brendan Pimm 3. Mandy Curtiss Pair Ram Lambs Mandy Curtiss Brendan Pimm Senior Yearling Ewe 1. Elizabeth Kron 2. Brendan Pimm 3. Connor Kane Junior Yearling Ewe 1. Elizabeth Kron Champion 2. Bishop & Bishop 3. Mandy Curtiss 4. Brendan Pimm 5. Connor Kane 6. Mandy Curtiss 7. Elaine Jaycox 8. Elaine Jaycox 9. Brendan Pimm Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Elizabeth Kron 2. Mandy Curtiss 3. Brendan Pimm 4. Connor Kane 5. Elaine Jaycox Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Connor Kane Reserve Champion Ewe 2. Brendan Pimm 3. Mandy Curtiss January Ewe Lamb 1. Mandy Curtiss

2. Elizabeth Kron 3. Elaine Jaycox 4. Mandy Curtiss 5. Brendan Pimm 6. Brendan Pimm February Ewe Lamb 1. Elizabeth Kron 2. Mandy Curtiss 3. Mandy Curtiss 4. Elizabeth Kron 5. Brendan Pimm 6. Connor Kane Junior Ewe Lamb 1. Elaine Jaycox 2. Brendan Pimm 3. Mandy Curtiss Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Mandy Curtiss 2. Elizabeth Kron 3. Elaine Jaycox 4. Connor Kane 5. Brendan Pimm Mixed Pair 1. Elizabeth Kron 2. Mandy Curtiss 3. Brendan Pimm 4. Elaine Jaycox 5. Connor Kane Pen 4 Lambs 1. Mandy Curtiss 2. Elizabeth Kron 3. Brendan Pimm Flock 1. Elizabeth Kron 2. Mandy Curtiss 3. Brendan Pimm 4. Connor Kane 5. Elaine Jaycox

Ohio State Fair

Aug. 4 - Judge: Alex Wolf Max Bryant Award Adison Nicholson, South Windsor, CT Yearling Ram 1. Randy & Julie Rife Champion Ram 2. Brian Moeller 3. Kennedy Algire 4. Schindel Shropshires 5. Mike Fox 6. Taylor Ruff 7. Bailey Towery 8. Robert Sando __________________ Shropshire Voice

9. Isler Shropshires 10. Battle Run Farms Fall Ram Lamb 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Nicholson Family Early Spring Ram Lamb 1. Rachel Flanders Reserve Champion 2. Kennedy Algire 3. Mark McCabe 4. Randy & Julie Rife 5. High Life Farm 6. Zane Melvin 7. Schindel Shropshires 8. Coral Nelson 9. Pence Farms 10. Nicholson Family Late Spring Ram Lamb 1. Nicholson Family 2. Rachel Flanders 3. Schindel Shropshires 4. Glenn & Joan High 5. Randy & Julie Rife 6. Kennedy Algire 7. Josh Sargent 8. High Life Farm 9. Mark McCabe 10. Pence Farms Pair of Ram Lambs 1. Rachel Flanders 2. Randy & Julie Rife 3. Nicholson Family 4. Schindel Shropshires 5. Kennedy Algire Yearling Ewe Class 1 1. Bryant Shrops Champion Ewe 2. Rachel Flanders 3. Randy & Julie Rife 4. High Life Farm 5. Taylor Ruff 6. Mike Fox 7. Nicholson Family 8. Barnes,Tim 9. Nicholson Family 10. Josh Sargent Yearling Ewe Class 2 1. High Life Farm Reserve Champion Ewe 2. High Life Farm 3. Kennedy Algire 4. Randy & Julie Rife 5. Rachel Flanders 6. Kennedy Algire 7. Pence Farms __________________ October 2017

8. Shane & Kim Barnes 9. Pence Farms 10. Randy & Julie Rife Yearling Ewe Class 3 1. Kennedy Algire 2. Bailey Towery 3. High Life Farm 4. Bailey Towery 5. Mike Fox 6. Rachel Flanders 7. Pence Farms 8. Josh Sargent 9. Pence Farms 10. Brian Moeller Pair of Yearling Ewes 1. High Life Farm 2. Kennedy Algire 3. Randy & Julie Rife 4. Rachel Flanders 5. Bailey Towery Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Rachel Flanders 2. Kennedy Algire 3. Randy & Julie Rife 4. Dan & Marla Shell 5. Mike Fox 6. Randy & Julie Rife 7. Nicholson Family 8. Luke Raudebaugh Early Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Randy & Julie Rife 3. Kennedy Algire 4. Isler Shropshires 5. Rachel Flanders 6. Mike Fox 7. Zachary Rife 8. Bryant Shrops 9. High Life Farm 10. Brian Moeller Intermediate Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Josh Sargent 3. Rachel Flanders 4. Kennedy Algire 5. Randy & Julie Rife 6. Mike Fox 7. Victoria Kovacs 8. High Life Farm 9. Pence Farms 10. Abby Isler Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Randy & Julie Rife 3. Schindel Shropshires

4. High Life Farm 5. High Life Farm 6. Josh Sargent 7. Rachel Flanders 8. Shane & Kim Barnes 9. Kennedy Algire 10. Mike Fox Late Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Katelyn VonBehrens 2. High Life Farm 3. High Life Farm 4. Kennedy Algire 5. Schindel Shropshires 6. Pence Farms 7. Rachel Flanders 8. Zachary Rife 9. Bryant Shrops 10. Josh Sargent Pair of Ewe Lambs 1. High Life Farm 2. Randy & Julie Rife 3. Rachel Flanders 4. Schindel Shropshires 5. Josh Sargent Best Pen of 4 Lambs 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Rachel Flanders 3. High Life Farm 4. Kennedy Algire 5. Schindel Shropshires Flock 1. Randy & Julie Rife 2. Kennedy Algire 3. Rachel Flanders 4. High Life Farm 5. Schindel Shropshires Premier Exhibitor Randy & Julie Rife

Wisconsin State Fair

Aug. 12 - Judge: Eric Bruns Yearling Ram 1. Aimee Rueber Sr. Champion & Grand Champion Ram 2. Charlotte Stephenson Res. Sr. Champion Ram 3. Timothy Elsbury Fall Ram Lamb 1. Stacy Josefson 2. Emily Petzel 3. Stacy Josefson _______ Page 23

January Ram Lamb

1. James Kipp – Junior Champion & Grand Champion Ram 2. Stacy Josefson Res. Jr. Champion Ram 3. Timothy Elsbury 4. Charlotte Stephenson 5. Aimee Rueber 6. Aimee Rueber 7. Emily Petzel 8. Logan Elsbury February Ram Lamb 1. Timothy Elsbury 2. Aimee Rueber 3. Emily Petzel 4. Aimee Rueber 5. Stacy Josefson March Ram Lamb 1. Stacy Josefson 2. Charlotte Stephenson 3. Camden Cory Pair Ram Lambs 1. Stacy Josefson 2. Timothy Elsbury 3. Aimee Rueber 4. Charlotte Stephenson 5. Emily Petzel Yearling Ewe 1. Aimee Rueber Sr. & Gr. Champion Ewe 2. James Kipp 3. James Kipp 4. Emily Petzel 5. Aimee Rueber 6. Timothy Elsbury 7. Stacy Josefson 8. Aimee Rueber 9. Logan Elsbury

10. Charlotte Stephenson 11. Stacy Josefson 12. Charlotte Stephenson 13. Tenley Cory 14. Timothy Elsbury 15. Emily Petzel 16. Logan Elsbury 17. Camden Cory 18. Camden Cory 19. Stacy Josefson Pair Yearling Ewes 1. James Kipp 2. Aimee Rueber 3. Charlotte Stephenson 4. Timothy Elsbury 5. Logan Elsbury 6. Stacy Josefson 7. Camden Cory 8. Emily Petzel Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Charlotte Stephenson Res. Sr. Champion Ewe 2. Aimee Rueber 3. Stacy Josefson 4. Emily Petzel January Ewe Lamb 1. Stacy Josefson 2. Aimee Rueber 3. Logan Elsbury 4. Charlotte Stephenson 5. Emily Petzel 6. Timothy Elsbury 7. Morgan Anderson 8. Stacy Josefson 9. Emily Petzel February Ewe Lamb 1. Charlotte Stephenson Jr. & Res. Grand Champion Ewe

2. Timothy Elsbury Res. Jr. Champion Ewe 3. Stacy Josefson 4. James Kipp 5. Emily Petzel 6. Aimee Rueber 7. Timothy Elsbury 8. Stacy Josefson 9. Emily Petzel 10. Camden Cory March Ewe Lamb 1. Aimee Rueber 2. Charlotte Stephenson 3. James Kipp 4. Timothy Elsbury 5. Stacy Josefson 6. Aimee Rueber 7. Stacy Josefson 8. Morgan Anderson 9. Logan Elsbury 10. Camden Cory Pair Ewe Lamb 1. Charlotte Stephenson 2. Aimee Rueber 3. James Kipp 4. Stacy Josefson 5. Timothy Elsbury 6. Emily Petzel 7. Logan Elsbury 8. Camden Cory Exhibitor’s Flock 1. James Kipp 2. Aimee Rueber 3. Charlotte Stephenson 4. Stacy Josefson 5. Timothy Elsbury 6. Emily Petzel 7. Logan Elsbury 8. Camden Cory Premier Exhibitor Aimee Rueber

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Shropshire Futurity as of 9/23/2017

Regional Ewe Lamb Standings East 1 2 3 4

Addisen Nicholson Brendan Pimm Brendan Pimm Brendan Pimm

Fritz 1701 Rife 17-114 R&A 2222 Rife 17-070

5 5 4 5

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Taylor Ruff Taylor Ruff Zachary Rife Kennedy Algire Kennedy Algire Coral Nelson Brighton Morris Coral Nelson Jacob Hamilton

High Life 1720 Schoolhouse 1760 Spayd’s 1731 Elsbury 1649 Slack 7422 Clark 1792 Adams 1737 Fritz 1711 High Life 1725

5 67 5 52 5 51 2 34 1 20 1 16 1 14 1 12 2 9

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11.

Kyle Gross Logan Elsbury Kacie Haag Keegan Schulz Garner Holcomb Garner Holcomb Noah Collins Carlee Jo Cox Taylor Young Carlee Jo Cox Kirsten Keck

R&A 2270 Dirlam 17-1600 Adams 1705 SS Shrops 17-9 Spayd’s 1730 Majors 17-1940 Clark 17108 McCabe 0709 R&A 2266 Step Ahead 2719 Rokajo 1711

5 72 5 63 4 55 5 41 5 38 5 31 5 30 3 29 1 26 4 23 1 2

R&A 2270 High Life 1720 Dirlam 17-1600 Adams 1705 Schoolhouse 1760 Spayd’s 1731 SS Shrops 17-9 Fritz 1701 Spayd’s 1730 Elsbury 1649 Rife 17-114 Majors 17-1940 Clark 17108 McCabe 0709 R&A 2266 Step Ahead 2719

5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 2 5 5 5 3 1 4

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West & Central

Overall Ewe Lamb

1 Kyle Gross 2 Taylor Ruff 3 Logan Elsbury 4 Kacie Haag 5 Taylor Ruff 6 Zachary Rife 7 tie Keegan Schulz 7 tie Addisen Nicholson 9 Garner Holcomb 10 Kennedy Algire 11 Brendan Pimm 12 Garner Holcomb 13 Noah Collins 14 Carlee Jo Cox 15 Taylor Young 16 tie Carlee Jo Cox _______ Page 26

41 32 23 21

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Brendan Pimm Brendan Pimm Kennedy Algire Coral Nelson Brighton Morris Coral Nelson Jacob Hamilton Kirsten Keck

R&A 2222 Rife 17-070 Slack 7422 Clark 1792 Adams 1737 Fritz 1711 High Life 1725 Rokajo 1711

4 23 5 21 1 20 1 16 1 14 1 12 2 9 1 2

Yearling Ewes Standings as of 9-23-17 1 2 3 4 5 6 tie 6 tie 6 tie 9 10 11 12 13

Taylor Ruff Rylie Miller Taylor Ruff Logan Elsbury Addisen Nicholson Kennedy Algire Brady Miller Chloe Stonesifer Kylie Adams Noah Collins Brendan Pimm Carlee Jo Cox Brendan Pimm

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Schoolhouse 1629 Mrozinski 16-22 HLF 1606 Barnes Lady 6025 CLSF 1607 R & A 2185 Elsbury 1608 Fleener 1615 CLSF 1635 Elsbury 1607 Rife 16-124 BWB Farms 1608 Rife 16-111

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

Elsbury 1649 sold in Indiana Premier Sale in Greenfield to Kennedy Algire.

She was First Place Early Ewe Lamb and Res. Champion Ewe in Ohio State Fair Junior Show.

She is currently in the top portion of the futurity standings with only two shows recorded.

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City Limits

Sheep Farm

Thanks to all of our bidders & both in the sales

Res. Grand Champion Ewe & High Selling Ewe National Shropshire Sale, sold to Ashley Fuss, MD People’s Choice Supreme Ram at the Big E

Res. Senior C High Selling Ram at

CLSF 1664 w Danny Rogers

We were the proud recipients of the Res. Grand Champion Ram National Shropshire Sale, sold to Addisen Nicholson, CT _______ Page 28

Best Consignment

at the National Sale for the second straight year. __________________ Shropshire Voice

Tom Slutz & Family

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

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

www.citylimitssheepfarm.com

& buyers of our sheep in 2017 and at the farm.

Grand Champion Ewe Midwest Stud Ram Sale, sold to Strube Livestock, TX

Champion and t the National Sale.

was sold to s & Family, IN

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High Selling Shropshire Ewe Midwest Stud Ram Sale, sold to Strube Livestock, TX _______ Page 29

All-American again largest ever The All American Junior Show is in the books for 2017. It was a terrific event, held June 29 – July 2 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. and is the largest show ever in its 24 year history. A total of 510 exhibitors represented 32 states and showed 2011 sheep from 21 breeds.The Show Committee and Richard and Judy Shambow, the Wisconsin coordinators, did an awesome job getting it all to run smoothly – no easy task for an event of this size.

Shropshires were shown on Saturday and ranked third with 205 head, including wethers.

There were 67 Shrop exhibitors entered from 15 states. In addition to the show, the usual events, showmanship, skillathon, judging and promotional contests, 3-on-3 basketball and Fall Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz Res. Champion Ram 2. Coral Nelson 3. Cale Robertson 4. Emma Douglas 5. Taylor Ruff 6. Brynn Lamm 7. Justin Proper January Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Kennedy Algire 4. Vivian Stephenson 5. Westin Poynter 6. Brianna Brockmann 7. Ashley Fuss 8. Brighton Morris 9. Dylan Klug 10. Kirsten Keck 11. Coral Nelson 12. Sophia Musselman 13. Rylie Miller 14. Brighton Morris 15. Logan Elsbury February Ram Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz Champion Ram 2. Ashley Fuss 3. Westin Poynter 4. Dylan Klug 5. Reese Johnston _______ Page 30

pizza party happened, too. The entire event was accompanied by the National Junior Suffolk Show, as well.

On Sunday, the Shropshire families got together for a cook out sponsored by the National Junior Association. We were very fortunate to have Brian Johnston and his family, Shropshire exhibitors from Wisconsin, handling the production of the meal, with help from Jon, Charlotte and Vivian Stephenson and Debby Petzel. Thanks also to Carol Slutz for providing the moral support in the grocery store! The exhibitors and their families enjoyed a nice get together on the grass under the trees away from the dust of the showring.

Brian Schermerhorn judged the show.

6. Rae Anna Johnston 7. Lizzy Miller March Ram Lamb Group 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Kennedy Algire 3. Bailey Towery 4. Nathan Thompson 5. Sarah Phelps 6. Sophia Musselman 7. Reese Johnston Yearling Ewe Class 1 1. Braden Buckland 2. Taylor Young 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Kenyon Buckland 5. Mackenzie Kay Padgett 6. Kennedy Algire 7. Drake Slutz 8. Jackson Musselman 9. Brady Miller 10. Taylor Ruff 11. Kylie Adams 12. Brady Miller 13. Camden Cory 14. Logan Elsbury 15. Sophia Musselman 16. Rylie Miller 17. Bailey Towery 18. Kirsten Keck 19. Justin Proper 20. Ashley Fuss 21. Kirsten Keck

Yearling Ewe Class 2 1. Jordyn Leininger Senior and Grand Champion Ewe 2. Brianna Brockmann 3. Cale Robertson 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Drake Slutz 6. Bailey Towery 7. Garrett Friesen 8. Cale Robertson 9. Kennedy Algire 10. Dylan Klug 11. Rylie Miller 12. Kenyon Buckland 13. Garrett Friesen 14. Dalton Payne 15. Dylan Klug 16. Taylor Ruff 17. Vivian Stephenson 18. Kylie Adams 19. Rae Anna Johnston 20. Rae Anna Johnston 21. Ashley Fuss Pair Of Yearling Ewes 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Cale Robertson 3. Drake Slutz 4. Kennedy Algire 5. Bailey Towery 6. Dylan Klug 7. Kenyon Buckland

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8. Taylor Ruff 9. Jackson Musselman 10. Garrett Friesen 11. Kylie Adams 12. Kirsten Keck 13. Rae Anna Johnston 14. Ashley Fuss Fall Ewe Lamb 1. Keegan Joel Padgett Reserve Senior Champion Ewe 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Vivian Stephenson 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Garrett Friesen 6. Kennedy Algire 7. Westin Poynter 8. Cale Robertson 9. Dash Heeg 10. Brady Miller 11. Rylie Miller 12. Hunter Keck 13. Kirsten Keck January Ewe Lamb Class 1 1. Ashley Fuss 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Cale Robertson 4. Brianna Brockmann 5. Drake Slutz 6. Logan Elsbury 7. Brianna Brockmann 8. Dylan Klug 9. Morgan Anderson 10. Brighton Morris 11. Emma Douglas 12. Abby Hughes 13. Justin Proper 14. Kenyon Buckland 15. Rylie Miller January Ewe Lamb Class 2 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Drake Slutz 3. Blake Buckland 4. Kylie Adams 5. Bailey Towery 6. Taylor Young 7. Vivian Stephenson 8. Kennedy Algire 9. Kennedy Algire 10. Brighton Morris 11. Coral Nelson 12. Sophia Musselman 13. Brady Miller

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14. Taylor Ruff 15. Ashley Fuss February Ewe Lamb Class 1 1. Jordyn Leininger 2. Kaylee Shenold 3. Westin Poynter 4. Kennedy Algire 5. Kenyon Buckland 6. Drake Slutz 7. Jaedyn Slutz 8. Vivian Stephenson 9. Logan Flaxington 10. Dash Heeg 11. Taylor Ruff 12. Ashley Fuss 13. Coral Nelson 14. Dylan Klug 15. Justin Proper 16. Reese Johnston 17. Abby Hughes 18. Rae Anna Johnston 19. Kirsten Keck 20. Hunter Keck February Ewe Lamb Class 2 1. Drake Slutz Junior and Reserve Grand Champion Ewe 2. Jordyn Leininger 3. Kyle Gross 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Tessa Robertson 6. Dash Heeg 7. Brianna Brockmann 8. Kylie Adams 9. Bailey Towery 10. Ashley Fuss 11. Dalton Payne 12. Brighton Morris 13. Nathan Thompson 14. David Thompson 15. Kyla Lamm 16. Sophia Musselman 17. Jackson Musselman 18. Lizzy Miller 19. Rylie Miller 20. Emma Douglas March Ewe Lamb 1. Jordyn Leininger Reserve Junior Champion Ewe 2. Kaylee Shenold 3. Dash Heeg Shepherd 4. Jaedyn Slutz

5. Jaedyn Slutz 6. Kennedy Algire 7. Dylan Klug 8. Brighton Morris 9. Dash Heeg 10. Morgan Anderson 11. Vivian Stephenson 12. Nathan Thompson 13. Reese Johnston 14. Ashley Fuss 15. David Thompson 16. Bailey Towery 17. Sarah Phelps 18. Camden Cory 19. Lizzy Miller 20. Rae Anna Johnston 21. Ashley Fuss Pair Of Ewe Lambs 1. Jordyn Leininger 2. Kaylee Shenold 3. Drake Slutz 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Brianna Brockmann 6. Ashley Fuss 7. Westin Poynter 8. Bailey Towery 9. Kylie Adams 10. Dash Heeg 11. Kenyon Buckland 12. Kennedy Algire 13. Vivian Stephenson 14. Justin Proper 15. Emma Douglas 16. Taylor Ruff 17. Reese Johnston 18. David Thompson 19. Hunter Keck 20. Nathan Thompson 21. Kirsten Keck 22. Sophia Musselman 23. Lizzy Miller Young Flock (1 Ram, 2 Ewe Lambs) 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Brianna Brockmann 3. Cale Robertson 4. Kennedy Algire 5. Brighton Morris 6. Ashley Fuss 7. Westin Poynter 8. Vivian Stephenson 9. Taylor Ruff 10. Emma Douglas

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AVERYshropshires “Your source for quality Shropshires”

We would like to thank the following buyers at the farm: Jeff Brubaker, IN Amy Miller, MD Rick Hartz, OK Taylor Young, TN Lintz Jones, IA

Richard Adams, IL Jeff Barber, IN Mike O’Neill, PA Gabe Fitzsimmons, IN

We will have yearlings, falls, January and February lambs for sale out of the barn and at the 2018 National Sale in Eaton, Ohio next May. Come pick out your next stud ram or show ewe.

Fall Lambs Are On The Ground!

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11. Reese Johånston 12. Bailey Towery 13. Kirsten Keck 14. Justin Proper 15. Jackson Musselman 16. Nathan Thompson 17. Lizzy Miller Best Four Head Of Ewes 1. Drake Slutz 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Kenyon Buckland 4. Cale Robertson 5. Brianna Brockmann 6. Bailey Towery 7. Dash Heeg 8. Kennedy Algire 9. Ashley Fuss 10. Kylie Adams 11. Taylor Ruff 12. Vivian Stephenson 13. Kirsten Keck Market Lamb Lightweight 1. Kashen Ellerbrock 2. Kaylee Shenold 3. Emma Higginbotham 4. Jessica Waldron

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City Limits

Sheep Farm Thanks to all the buyers in 2017!

Graves Family - MO. (3) Lesley Hampson-Giles - MA (1) Danny Rogers Family & Jacob Rogers - IN (3) Addison Nicholson - CT (1) Battle Run Farms - OH (1) Rincker Land & Livestock - IL (1) Evans Shropshires - OH (1) Mike Torrone - PA (1) Garrett Friesen - IN (1) Charlie Majors - TN (3) Ashley Fuss - MD (2) Morgan Anderson - WI (1) Buckeye Sheep Farm - Dan & Marla Shell - OH (2) Long Branch Ranch - MO (1) Hidden Acres - OH (1) SS Shrops - Jim & Donna Gruenhagen - IA (2) Tim Elsbury - WI (1) Tim & Sarah Fleener - PA (1) Isla Mae Steckel - IL (1) Strube Livestock - TX (2) Blake Buckland - IN (1)

Tom Slutz & Family

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

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

www.citylimitssheepfarm.com

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North East Youth

July 16 - Judge:Tim Fleener Yearling Ram 1. Brady Clark 2. Dillon Harris 3. Joanna Jaracz 4. Joanna Jaracz Senior Ram Lamb 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Citrus Triplett Intermediate Ram Lamb 1. Addisen Nicholson Champion Ram 2. Addisen Nicholson 3. Brady Clark Junior Ram Lamb 1. Brady Clark Res. Champion Ram 2. Brady Clark 3. Joanna Jaracz 4. Jessica Rugar Pair Ram Lambs 1. Addisen Nicholson 2. Brady Clark Best Headed Ram Addisen Nicholson Yearling Ewe 1. Chloe N Stonesifer Champion Ewe 2. Brady Clark 3. Brady Clark 4. Addisen Nicholson 5. Jessica Rugar 6. Addisen Nicholson Pair Yearling Ewes 1. Brady Clark 2. Addisen Nicholson

Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Brady Clark 2. Brady Clark 3. Addisen Nicholson 4. Dillon Harris Intermediate Ewe Lamb 1. Addisen Nicholson Res. Champion Ewe 2. Brady Clark 3. Jessica Rugar 4. Addisen Nicholson 5. Dillon Harris 6. Jessica Rugar 7. Joanna Jaracz 8. Michaela Hegarty 9. James Hegarty Junior Ewe Lamb 1. Brady Clark 2. Brady Clark 3. Oliver Nicholson 4. Addisen Nicholson 5. Citrus Triplett 6. Kaz Jaracz 7. Joanna Jaracz Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Brady Clark 2. Dillon Harris 3. Addisen Nicholson 4. Jessica Rugar 5. Joanna Jaracz Best Headed Ewe Brady Clark Exhibitors Flock Brady Clark Addisen Nicholson Dillon Harris Jessica Rugar Joanna Jaracz

KSEM, Inc

6471 Miller Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025

618.656.5388

www.ketchamssheepequipment.com Visit our website for our current prices, promotions, show schedule, and to request a FREE catalog! __________________ October 2017

Designing and Manufacturing Superior Quality Sheep Equipment for Over 40 Years in Edwardsville, IL USA! _______ Page 35

Rylie Miller and Dalton Hicks receive Shropshire Scholarships Each year the ASRA offers two $400 college scholarships to students directly involved with Shropshire sheep and enrolled in an undergraduate program. Students must submit an application, two letters of recommendation and complete transcript by June 1. The program will continue next year and applications are available on www.shropshires.org.

Rylie Miller of Lafayette, Ind. is one of the recipients this year. Rylie is the daughter of Prudie and Mark Miller. She graduated in June from the McCutcheon High School and is enrolled at Purdue University to follow a curriculum in agricultural sales and marketing.

Rylie was an A student all through high school and was the valedictorian of her class. She received several awards and maintained a 4.0 GPA at McCutcheon.

Rylie played JV soccer and basketball in her freshman year and was the FFA treasurer in her junior year and president during

her senior year. Over her high school career, she participated in the Livestock Skillathon, Crops Judging and Parliamentary Procedures, Livestock Judging, Extemporaneous Speaking, Scrapbook, National Honor Society and the Senior Leadership Team. Outside of school, Rylie was active in many 4-H projects and served as an officer, as well as a Farm Bureau Junior Board member.

Here is part of Rylie’s application: “I am currently an active member of the junior and regular Shropshire Association. Over the years, I have worked hard to be an active member, holding many positions such as Indiana Shropshire Princess, Indiana Shropshire Queen, secretary, president, and Indiana Representative. Over the past two years, I have sat on the Start-a-Flock Committee and this past year I wrote, and got passed, a proposal to start a national royalty program within our breed.

Rylie Miller

Dalton Hicks

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2017 Reserve Grand Shrop Ram Ohio State Fair Open Show

Sired by Flanders’ VIP Sampson After show sold to Melvin Shropshires of Ohio Jerry Flanders, DVM 16260 Atlantic Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060

317/508-4738 vip@vipanimalcare.com www.vipclublambs.com

Class Winner Fall Ewe Lamb Ohio State Fair Open Show __________________ October 2017

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“On a smaller level, at our county fair I have assisted in nose printing, teaching young members how to show and shear, and helping set feet and show extra animals on show day over the years. I have won many awards from county to state level such as Champion of Animal Care, Herdsman, Champion Fitter, and class awards.

“I not only love the industry itself, but have worked hard to pass my love onto the younger generations. At my house we house and care for other member’s animals who may live in town and are otherwise unable to have livestock. Due to this “outreach program” I have made many friends who then in turn have shown at shows including the Indiana State Fair and purchased animals of their own.

“At home I have many responsibilities including feeding, feed rations, buying feed and supplies, shearing, cleaning the barn, cleaning the pens, medications and vaccines, halter breaking, lambing, giving bottles, banding tails, nose printing, selecting and purchasing new animals, breeding decisions, and disinfecting.”

The second recipient is Dalton Hicks of Stillwater, Okla. Dalton is the son of Leon and Kelly Hicks. He graduated in May from the Stillwater High School and is attending the Northern Oklahoma College pursuing an AgriBusiness Degree and intends to follow with Oklahoma State University. While at Stillwater, Dalton attained a final GPA of 3.33 and was an avid FFA student obtaining his State FFA degree and Star Farmer and sheep and several other proficiency awards.

He also was on the 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Teams.

Away from school, Dalton had served as a 4-H reporter and secretary, Midwest Junior Preview Show Breed Director, as well as a director on the Junior Shropshire Association.

Here is part of Dalton’s application: “My sheep project has involved up to 137 purebred registered Shropshire ewes and rams. My lamb flock first started when I bought my first lamb when I was eight years old. By creating a thorough breeding plan, I have been able to raise high quality lambs for my show string; once these animals finished showing, they are _______ Page 38

added to my breeding flock. Currently I have 38 ewes and rams. Each year the best of my lamb crop has been kept back for my show string. The remainder of my lamb crop is sold to other exhibitors to help offset feed, medication and operational costs.

“I have also sold a number of brood ewes to reduce numbers. I have traveled across the United States showing these animals to help bring publicity and credibility to my flock.

Through my hard work, I have enjoyed success at several major livestock shows. This past year I won Supreme Champion Breeding Ewe at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, the Midwest Junior Preview Show, the Houston Livestock Show, Ozark Empire Fair and the Oklahoma State Fair, as well as numerous other breed and reserve breed champion ewes and rams. I also have success at sales including the annual Stars of Louisville Sale.

“Over the last 10 years, I have seen my roles and responsibilities grow tremendously.

When I first began my Shropshire herd, my tasks were similar to most livestock exhibitors. However, as my flock numbers multiplied over time, so did my responsibilities. Over time I began taking on more important roles such as daily assessment of animal, coordinating medications for illness, vaccinations and worming. Instead of asking my father when lambs would be born, I began planning the breeding of sheep and utilizing CIDR inserts to control when the ewes would lamb. In addition, I began pulling blood to determine pregnancy and ultrasounds to determine exact dates, if needed. I learned lambing techniques from our vet including being able to turn and reposition breech lambs.

“I was also tasked with beginning to supervise nutrition to best develop lambs and animals for show, utilizing the correct feeds and supplements and appropriate amounts to meet the individual need of each animal. I was also charged with general care of the flock, as well as grooming for show. Involvement in the sheep industry has taught me much and I owe much to the mentors I have had. I feel its lessons will extend to all aspects of my life. __________________ Shropshire Voice

Zachary Rife with Spayd’s 1731 “Noodles,” his 1st year in 4-H.

Purchased out of the National Sale at Eaton from Steve Spayd.

Good luck in Louisville!

Keystone Shropshires

Steve Spayd 3261 Elm Tree Road Manheim, PA 17545 Cell: 717.989.8055 sspayd@high.net

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Rife Shropshires

Randy and Julie Justin, Melissa, Olivia, Zachary & Nicholas Rife 2423 Clifton Road Yellow Springs, OH 45387 937.603.0535 randy@rifeshropshires.com www.rifeshropshires.com _______ Page 39

2017 Bo Peep Addisen Nicholson

2017 Princess Taylor Ruff

2017 Royalty

paid off. I love showing with my friends because it creates good teamwork. It is fun to participate in quiz bowl, Skillathon and judging contests at fairs. I like to meet new people and make new friends during free time when I am not showing! I would like to promote Shropshires and while also getting more kinds into the Shropshire breed. I would love to wear a crown on my head and hand out awards to Shropshires in shows.”

Taylor is 14 years old and shared: “I want to be a role model for the Shropshire breed. I am eager to share my knowledge and excitement for the breed with the younger generations as well as educate people outside of the community. I feel I will represent this breed well because I am a well-rounded member of the American Shropshires Association. I not only travel showing my lambs but I am also involved in 4-H, Junior Fair Board, Sheep Council and I also play travel volleyball. During my travels, I encounter many youths that are not aware of the breed, I enjoy educating them not only about the breed and the wonderful people associated with this breed but about livestock as well. It would be an honor to be named the Shropshire Princess.”

Last year a new program was proposed for the Shropshire youth by Junior Association president Rylie Miller. She had suggested a Royalty program would encourage youngster to participate more in the organization’s activities other than shows.Three applications were received for the Princess category and two for the Bo Peep.

The selection committee comprised of Robin Pardus, Rylie Miller and Emily Petzel chose Addisen Nicholson of South Windsor, Conn. as the 2017 Bo Peep and Taylor Ruff of Mechanicsburg, Ohio as the 2017 Princess.

Both were present at the Ohio Classic Sale and were presented with sashes to wear at sheep events to help promote the breed and had immediate photo ops while presenting awards in the show ring that day. Both of these young ladies have been at shows throughout the summer showcasing their Shrops.

Nine-year old Addisen writes in her application: “I like working with the young lambs and getting them ready for shows. When my sheep do well I know that my hard work has _______ Page 40

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Cr eamer SHROPSHIRES

Champion Ewe at Ohio Classic Sold to Bishop & Bishop Shrops, NY

We will have entries in the Super 8 online sale Oct. 23 and the Stars of Louisville Sale.

Thank you all of our buyers in 2017:

Bred Ewe to Denise Hardisky, NY Yearling Ewe to Pence Farms, OH Fall Ewe Lamb to Hayden Meeks, TN Fall Ram Lamb to Emma Douglas, IN Shrop Weather to Jadon & Lindsey Yeager, IN Shrop Weather to Abby Hardwick, OH that won Res. Champion Shrop Weather at Morrow County Fair.

R.J. Creamer & Family

4094 Centerville Newmans Rd., Prospect, OH 43342 (740)-262-3972 • creamer@marion.net _______ Page 42

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All American Thank You Thank you to all of the sponsors of the Class Winner Awards at the 2017 All American Jr. Show!

Fall Ram Lamb-City Limits Sheep Farm January Ram Lamb - Caleb Fritz February Ram Lamb - Craig & Andrea King Shropshires March Ram Lamb - Melvin Family Champion Ram - Poynter Sheep Farm Reserve Champion Ram Shropshire Voice - Rinda Maddox Yearling Ewe (Class 1) - Triple J Farm Yearling Ewe (Class 2) - Rueber Shrops Pair Yearling Ewes - Kalina Family Fall Ewe Lamb - ROKAJO January Ewe Lamb (Class 1) Schoolhouse Shropshires January Ewe Lamb (Class 2) Washburn Shropshires

February Ewe Lamb (Class 1) Kalina Family February Ewe Lamb (Class 2) JEM Farm - Mike & Carol Fox March Ewe Lamb - Tom & Val Slack Pair Ewe Lambs - Orchard Valley Farm Champion Ewe - Avery Shropshires Reserve Champion Ewe Glenn & Joan High Young Flock - Shropshire Voice Best 4 Head of Ewes - BWB Farms Market Lamb Light - Rife Shropshires Market Lamb Hvy - Tom & Val Slack Ram Fleece - Jerry Gross Family Ewe Fleece - Swan-Klair Family Top Gun – Fowler Family, Michael Anderson and Kevin Klotz Family

In addition to the class sponsorships, there were several corporate sponsors of the AAJS in general.

We all appreciate their generosity and support.

Honor Show Chow Sydell Weaver Leather Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Coop Kent Show Feeds Tractor Supply Co. American Lamb Board Kalmbach Feeds Pro-Fit Show Supply Reproductive Specialty Group Ketcham’s The Banner TOPCON Precision Agriculture Novel Designs __________________ October 2017

Midstates Wool Growers Willougby Sales Profiles Show Supply Governor’s Livestock Auction Badger State Auction & Real Estate Wisconsin Farm Bureau Dane County Dairy Producers Wisconsin Southdown Association National Junior Suffolk Association Minnesota Lamb & Wool Producers Minnesota Hampshire Sheep Assn.

Hopkins Southdowns Milton Mobile Animal Care and Ram-Lin Acre

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Eight High Life Farm’s Ewes in the Top Five in Three Yearling Ewe Classes at Ohio State Fair

Also, Reserve Champion Ewe and First Place Pair of Yearling Ewes for Third Year in a Row and First Place Pair of Ewe Lambs for Second Year in a Row! Bred Ewes For Sale, Individual Or Groups

Look For Our Entries On Super 8 Bred Ewe Sale October 26, 2017 At Wlivestock.com

David, Jodi, Trevor and Taylor “Darby” High

3388 McDermott Pond Creek Road, McDermott, Ohio 45652 Home: (740) 259-1907 Cell: (740)352-7716 • Highlifefarm2000@yahoo.com _______ Page 44

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Bob Benson is presented a lifetime pass

by Indiana State Fair Board Bob Benson was born and raised in Ohio on a general livestock and crop farm. Sheep were a staple on the farm. He got away from sheep during college, but eventually went back to his roots.

He spent 26 years with Monsanto Company and during a transfer to Indiana, he swung past the family farm and picked up his parents’ flock, and brought them home as a 4-H project for his sons, getting back into the sheep business.

Bob has been active over the years raising Shropshires. He helped the boys with their sheep in the Hamilton County Fair, as well as the Indiana State Fair. They also showed the wool, as well. Bob has been a member of the Indiana Shropshire Breeders, as well as the American Shropshire Registry Association, for over 30 plus years. He was the chairman of the National Shropshire Show at the 1992 State Fair, as well as helped to secure funds for the show.

Bob and his late wife, Florence, established a lamb cookoff during the state fair back in the 1990s. It was held in the sheep barn for three or four years and was successful in helping to promote lamb.

Bob was inducted into the Indiana Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame several years ago.

He now helps with that organization and announces the winners during the Grand Championship drive during the annual Indiana State Fair.

Being an active member of the Hamilton County Sheep breeders for several years helped to support the industry, as well as the youth. Bob has been involved with the Indiana Sheep Breeders holding several offices including president and treasurer, as well as being a member of the national organization ASI, American Sheep Industry. His expertise has been invaluable to the organization.

Bob was the announcer for the sheep shows, both 4-H and open, some 20-plus years during the state fair starting with Director Ray __________________ October 2017

Bob Benson, center, was presented a lifetime pass by Indiana State Fair Board members Stan Poe and Lee Ann Eizinger.

Lamb and retiring when Jim Lanford was Sheep Barn Director. Bob did a great job announcing as he would let the audience know information about the breeds showing, characteristics of the breed, etc.This made the shows very interesting will all of his knowledge about sheep and his care about the exhibitors.

Bob serves as a National Director for the American Sheep Industry and has served on the Executive Board, the Legislative Council and was a member of the Predatory Management, By-laws and Nominating Committees.

He has participated in more spring legislative trips than any other sheep producer. Bob and his guidance in lobbying and working on Capitol Hill has really helped the Sheep Industry and it’s organization. He is a stickler for procedure, so he is the logical person to be the parliamentarian for ASI—a role he still fills at each and every ASI annual convention.

Just this spring he was honored with the “McClure Silver Ram Award.” It is presented to a dedicated volunteer who has commitment and service as a sheep producer who has made a substantial contribution to the sheep industry and it’s organizations.

Bob Benson has been a major asset to the Indiana State Fair Sheep show over the years with his announcing, and his commitment to the sheep industry. _______ Page 45

By Randy Rife Historian The following pages of photos are from several boxes of photos Bob Johnson saved from past ASRA secretary Dale Blackburn’s office after his passing. Bob shared them with me to see if I could use some for these history articles. This month kids and their Shrops are being spotlighted. How many of these kids do you recognize?

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“Your Foundation For Quality”

Adams

SHROPSHIRES

Our ewes are doing well for our buyers.

Sired by “Spooky” She has taken Grand Champion title at several county fairs.

The Adams Shropshires ewe lamb was sold in our online futurity ewe sale. She is standing toward the top of the futurity in points.

Watch for our Oreo Sale October 23. This online bred ewe sale will be hosted by Willoughby Sales.

Rick Adams 10828 W 1000 S Rd., Bonfield, IL 60913 (815) 228-2903 AdamsShropshires.com radams1976@hotmail.com _______ Page 50

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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 11307 Walnut Ave. Oakdale, CA 95361 (660) 988-3503 anderson_farms@hotmail.com facebook.com/AndersonFarms Anderson, Michael L. 346 N 1600 E Paxton, IL 60957 (217) 379-3189 Cell: (217) 781-3348, mike.anderson3@frontier.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

Bechtold, Austin & Trent 4068 E 1100 N N. Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 578-7769 bbechtold@outlook.com Brandt, Jim Brandt Sheep Farms 8181 SR 274 Anna, OH 45302 (419) 629-1188 Cell: (937) 658-3119 brandtfarms@hotmail.com Brockmann Shropshires Gary, Vicky, Brianna & Austin 2011 Blake Road Garden Prairie, IL 61038 (815) 544-4515 BWB Farms, Inc. 1779 Green Road Martinsville, OH 45146 Randy Barr (937) 288-0001 Rick Whiting: (937) 685-2603 bwbfarmsinc@frontier.net www.bwbfarms.com Brown, Rob and Ron Clay-Nob Farms 17527 Maple Drive Saegertown, PA 16433 (814) 431-8133 Claynob75@gmail.com

Barnes, Chad & Molly Barnes Unlimited LLC 2021 Co Rd 159 Ashley, OH 43003 (740) 972-8766 barnesunlimitedllc@gmail.com

Cox, Carlee HC Shrops 1889 Cypress Church Rd. Bells, TN 38006 (731) 413-9895

Barnes, Shane & Kim SKB Shropshires 1122 Browns Creek Rd. Sycamore, PA 15364 (724) 852-2673 kmbarnes@mail.wvu.edu

Crago Brothers Shropshires Steve & Louise Crago & Sons 1499 Hiatt Road Clarksville, OH 45113 (937) 289-3167 steven_crago@AOL.com

Barnes, Tim & Deb Barnes Farms 5707 Mooney Road Radnor, OH 43066 (740) 494-2125 Cell: (740) 815-2402 troytongrn@gmail.com www.barnesfarms.com __________________ October 2017

Creamer, R.J. & Molly 4094 Centerville-Newmans Rd. Prospect, OH 43342 RJ: (740) 262-3972 Molly: (740) 391-8314 creamer@marion.net www.creamershropshires.webs.com

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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, Jeff, Kerri, Christine & Monica Ebert Sheep Farm 10015 Flush Rd. St. George, KS 66535 (785) 494-2436 Cell: (785) 458-9174 ebertsheepfarm@gmail.com www.ebertsheepfarm.com Edmondson, Andy Lazy E Ranch 5135 Ranchita Canyon Rd San Miguel, CA 93451 (541) 281-2311 sheep00@live.com Elsbury, David & Colleen 7800 N 250 E Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 326-3893 ecolleen4@hrtc.net Elsbury, Mike & Karen Elsbury’s Shropshires 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140-8939 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com www.elsburyfarms.com Evans, Dave 5884 St Rt 292 West Mansfield, OH 43358 (937) 363-3610 david_evans_5884@hotmail.com _______ Page 52

Fiegl, Mark Lindenview Meadow Farm 5550 Eddy Ridge Rd. Marion, NY 14505 (315) 576-1930 mfiegl1@rochester.rr.com Fitzpatrick, Dan and Lynn Shamrock Farms 8408 Carney Hollow Road Wayland, NY 14572 Office: (585) 669-2179 Cell: (585) 721-3038 fitzfence@aol.com Fleener, Tim & Sarah 273 South Mountain Rd. Robesonia, PA 19551 (717) 413-5181 fleenerlivestock@gmail.com Grohmann, Stacy Step Ahead Shrops 994 Step Rd Gilson, IL 61436 Cell: (309) 371-4260 Farm: (309) 876-2364 s_jo6@hotmail.com Groverman, Fred, DVM F & L Groverman Shropshires 400 Ormsby Lane Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 763-3132 Cell: (707) 782-8152 fredgroverman@gmail.com Gruenhagen, Jim & Donna SS Shrops 7622 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@gmail.com Hampton, Cassandra 16941 Oasis Rd Caldwell, ID 83607 (208) 899-2357 hollslyons@gmail.com Hardisky, Denise Southern Tier Shropshires 254 E Sullivanville Rd. Horseheads, NY 14845 (570) 687-7967 dmh268@cornell.edu Heaton, Fred & family 622 Fessler-Buxton Rd. Russia, OH 45363 (937) 526-3118 heatonfarms@centurylink.net heatonshropshires.com __________________ Shropshire Voice

Hiemke, Cody Mapleton Mynd Shropshires 1773 Koshkonong Rd. Stoughton, WI 53589 (415) 302-8035 cjhiemke@gmail.com www.facebook.com/ MapletonMyndShropshires High Farms Glenn & Joan High 7078 Co. Rd. 47 Lexington, OH 44904 (419) 362-3666 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 islerjk@ngamail.net Jackson, Norbert 4125 W. State Route 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 njackson@macdermid.com Jaycox, Elaine Willaine Farm 3758 State Rt. 30 Middleburgh, NY 12122 (518) 827-5726 Cell: (518) 231-7245 willaine@midtel.net www.willainefarm.net 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 __________________ October 2017

Kerr, Ryan All Forage Farm W 8843 Old 54 Rd Shiocton, WI 54170 920-250-2783 allforagefarms@gmail.com Kipp, James & Terri Grey Feather Farm E 5085 Irish Ridge Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (715) 255-8300 info@greyfeatherfarm.com www.greyfeatherfarm.com Knepp, Donald Performance Shropshire Consortium 128 Old Barrington Rd. North Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 846-6354 trbear@mc.net knepp-lafollette-shropshires.com Knepp, Matt & Michelle & family Performance Shropshire Consortium Grace, Dillon & Santiago Knepp 2354 280th St. Lincolnville, KS 66858-9811 (785) 512-0599 mmknepp99@yahoo.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 Larimore, Larry & Sharon Triple J Farm 3370 Cattail Branch Road Harrington, DE 19952 (302) 398-4680 Cell: (302) 233-8912 threejfarm@gmail.com Luchetta, Corey CC Farm 980 Fisher Rd Stamford, NY 12167 (607) 652-3123 ccfarm11@yahoo.com www.ccfarmny.com

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McCabe, Mark & Family McCabe Shropshires 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 360-1103 mamccabe51@hotmail.com www.mccabeshropshires.com Melvin Family Shropshires 9347 White Oak Rd. Mount Sterling, Ohio 43143 (740) 207-0786 pjmelvin46@hotmail.com Mies, Ed & Family 10000 Waverly Rd. Waverly, IL 62692 (217) 435-7091 jmies3@hotmail.com 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 https://www.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 Oehler, Nellie Oehler Family Shropshires 5570 SW West Hills Road Corvallis, OR 97333-2623 (541) 757-3937 Cell: (541) 868-6897 oehlershrops@gmail.com Nicholson, Addisen Sand Meadow Farm 906 Main St So. Windsor, CT 06074 (860) 490-7238 addisen.nicholson@gmail.com _______ Page 54

Peiter Shrops Craig & Andrea King Weston King 860 CR 315 Taylor, MO 63471 (573) 767-0003 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 www.schoolhouseshropshires.com Powell, Doris & Destiny 40405 Route 187 Rome, PA 18837 (570) 247-7316 dorisap@frontiernet.net Richardson, Dave & Family 3G Shropshire 221 E Ashton Ave. Grand Island, NE 68801 308-390-2750 richardsonshrops@gmail.com Rife, Randy & Julie Rife Shropshires 2423 Clifton Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 603-0535 randy@rifeshropshires.com www.rifeshropshires.com Rincker, Dusty R&A Shropshires 422 ST Hwy 32 Stewardson, IL 62463 (217) 493-1629 drincker@hotmail.com Roberts, Tim Roberts Farms 27954 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, OK 73093 (405) 485-9255 Cell: (405) 314-3370 timrobertsfarms@gmail.com __________________ Shropshire Voice

Rogers, Danny & Cynthia R&G Farm 2435 W. McCracken Road Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 996-3301 Cell: (317) 358-3260 crogers821@yahoo.com Rueber, Carol & Aimee Rueber Shropshires 2530 280th St Marshalltown, IA 50158 Carol: (319) 231-7626 Aimee: (319) 230-9739 aimeer_@hotmail.com www.freewebs.com/ruebershrops

Switzer, Jane, and Steve Ford Switzer Shropshires 6741 S. 1150 W Redkey, IN 47373 (765) 369-2844 Cell: (260) 729-2066 fordswitzer@hotmail.com switzershropshires.com Taylor, Callie 1467 Ringgold Timblin Rd Timblin, PA 15778 (814) 360-1202 stctylr@aol.com www.jadewoodvalley.com

Sheehan, Jock Performance Shropshire Consortium Roaring Fork Sheep LLC CR 702 Dixon, WY 82323 (970) 629-3555 roaringforksheepllc@yahoo.com

Thomason Genetics Hunter & Tyler Thomason 20631 Morning Glory Harrah, OK 73045 (405) 306-1554 sathomason2823@gmail.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

Ware, Kimberly KW Shropshires 565 N. Sunset Ridge Ln Kuna, ID 83634 Kim: (208) 921-3706 Floyd Avery: (208) 921-8740 KWshrops@hotmail.com

Smith, Lance or Brenda Smith Sisters Shropshires 2129 130th Ave. Russell, MN 56169-3072 (507) 823-4784 lbsmith@woodstocktel.net Smith, Gordon & Alyce Cedar Bend Farm N 7922 U.S. Highway 12 Elkhorn, WI 53121 (262) 742-3580 cedarbendfarm@elknet.net Snyder Shropshires 2537 US Hwy 67 Monmouth, IL 61462 ilcmsnyder@gmail.com (309) 255-9500 Stephenson, Jon, Charlotte & Vivian Sugar Ridge Ranch E8977 Pierce Hill Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 774-3151 sugarridgeranch@frontiernet.net www.sugarridgeranch.com __________________ October 2017

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 Washburn, Emily Washburn Shrops 1755 Lead Mine Rd. Gouverneur, NY 13642 314-408-2478 nyshrops@yahoo.com Webster, William 413 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME 04062 (207) 831-0608 Weidauer, Greg Rafter W Shropshires 17624 340th Ave Starbuck, MN 56381 (320) 424-2543 Greg.Weidauer@gmail.com

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Adams.....................................50 Anderson................................21 Avery.......................................32 Banner.....................................12 Barnes............................. Cover Creamer.................................42 Dirlam.....................................25 Elsbury....................................56 Ewesful Gifts..........................24

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Flanders...................................37 Gruenhagen...........................10 Heeg........................................17 High..........................................44 Jackson....................................15 Ketcham’s...............................35 Knepp......................................33 Majors....................Inside Back Rife.........................Inside Front

Rife/Spayd...............................39 Rueber.........................Back, 56 Sheepman Supply.................41 Slutz............................28-29, 34 Stephenson..............................6 Townsend Sales.....................12 Webster..................................11 Whiting.....................................8

Shropshire Coming Events – November 2017

Fri., Nov. 10........

All Shropshires arrive by Noon

10 a.m. Junior Showmanship Sat., Nov. 11........ 9 a.m. Stars of Louisville Shropshire Sale

1 p.m. Shropshire Board Meeting

4 p.m. Shropshire Junior Association Meeting Sun., Nov. 12........ 8 a.m. National Shropshire Junior Show

6 p.m. ASRA Annual Meeting of the Members

Junior Show Release Mon., Nov. 13.......

National Open Show following Tunis Show

6 p.m. Shropshire Open Show Release Thurs., Nov. 16.....

NAILE Open Supreme Champion Selection

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Carol Rueber Aimee Rueber and Jesse Stayner 2530 280th St., Marshalltown, IA 50158 Aimee: (319) 230-9739 Carol: (319) 231-7626

Premier Exhibitor at Wisconsin and Iowa State Fairs Ruthie's Revenge Yearling Ewe:

CHAMPION EWE

at Wisconsin State Fair

Edna Yearling Ewe:

CHAMPION EWE at Iowa State Fair

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Thanks to everyone who purchased sheep from us this year.

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Majors Show Lambs & Shrops

2017 Illinois Shropshire Spectacular Best Consignment Award

Grand Champion Ram Lamb 2017 Illinois Shropshire Spectacular Thank you 2017 bidders & buyers

2017 Ram lambs – Supersport sons or grandsons – we’re excited to see the 2018 lambs! Several of these will be available.

Watch for our Stars of Louisville and Market Mamma entries at majorsshowlambs.com

Joe & Cheryl Majors – Milan, MI 734/478-0437 majorsjc@msn.com __________________ October 2017

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CHROME Yearling Ram:

RES. CHAMPION RAM at Wisconsin State Fair

CHAMPION RAM at Iowa State Fair

PALLAS 1ST MARCH EWE LAMB

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Carol Rueber Aimee Rueber and Jesse Stayner __________________

2530 280th St., Marshalltown, IA 50158Shropshire Voice Aimee: (319) 230-9739 Carol: (319) 231-7626