February 2024 Shropshire Voice

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February 2024

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Volume 44, Issue 1

February 2024

~ THE SHROPSHIRE VOICE ~

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

Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher

Board of Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association PRESIDENT Rick Adams, Illinois (2024) 10828 W 1000 S Rd., Bonfield, IL 6091 VICE-PRESIDENT Mike Elsbury, Indiana (2026) 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140 Bill Bryant Jr., Ohio (2026) PO Box 136 Fredericktown, OH 43019 Mandy Curtiss, NY/New Engl. (2026) 1698 Nesbit Rd. Attica, NY 14011 Caleb Fritz, Penn & South (2024) 104 Sells Rd. Beech Bluff, TN 38313

Jason Heeg, West (2025) Po Box 217 Shepherd, MT 59079-0217 Mary Anne Keck, South West (2025) 665 Niangua Rd. Niangua, MO 65713 Adam Moore, South West (2024) 27568 Morgan Way Greentop, MO 63546 Jon Nicholson, NY/New Eng. (2024) 906 Main St. South Windsor, CT 06074 Jared Poynter (2025) 8 N 215 McGough Rd. Maple Park, IL 60151 Danny Rogers (2025) 2435 W McCracken Rd. Monrovia, IN 46157

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

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

Jim Gruenhagen, N Central (2024) 7622 Jersey Ridge Rd. Davenport, IA 52807

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

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ASRA Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.–11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST Mon. & Thurs. evenings –8-11 p.m. EST

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

FROM PRESIDENT RICK ADAMS In the last two weeks we have experienced nounced at a later date. the worst of winter’s snow and bitter cold and The royalty program is available for juniors now mud.The warmer weather is a great relief to be our ambassadors at Shropshire events. compared to the bitter subzero temperatures. They present awards and represent us in We are in the pictures at all middle of lambof our breeds ing and it is proshows and sales. gressing nicely.

Details can be I hope you are found on the having good luck website. That with your new deadline is also arrivals and are March 15. as excited as we If you are are for the new a senior or show and sale college-bound prospects. student that has The board Bradley Adams, Damian Adams and Rick Adams. been active in has been busy the Shropshire working on all the programs we have that pro- breed you can apply for our scholarship. We vide opportunities for young producers. The award two $400 scholarships.That application starter flock program provides money for two deadline is June 1. new young people to buy Shropshires for their The board has been receiving comments sheep project. If you know a young sheep en- and concerns about the accuracy of the pedithusiast that would be a good candidate, please grees of Shropshires. We are aware of these encourage them to apply. Details can be found concerns and are discussing how to we can on the website.That deadline is March 15. improve this problem. The DNA and CompeThe futurity is a great program for the tition Committees have been tasked with dejunior exhibitor to test their skill at selec- veloping a program to address these concerns. tion, feeding and showing a Shropshire ewe. If you have ideas, please share them with me The money collected on the nominations are or your director. used as prizes for the competitors. The FutuI wish you the best of luck with the rest of rity Committee is working on some new and your lambing season and look forward to seeexciting programs. Look for those to be an- ing you all at the sales and shows.

Mark your Calendar March 15 ....................Deadline for Starter Flock and Royalty applications March 15......................Deadline for ALL ADS and NEWS for May Voice April 27 .......................Indiana Premier Sale, Greenfield, IN May 9-11 ...................Ohio Showcase Sale (National Shropshire Sale), Greenville, OH May 31-June 2 .........Freedom Fest Jackpot Show, Sedalia, MO June 8-13 ..................Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, MO July 4-7 ......................All-American Junior Show, East Lansing, MI Nov. 15-21 .................NAILE Sheep Shows, Louisville, KY

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FROM SECRETARY BECKY PETERSON Greetings from the Shropshire office! I hope everyone is healthy and that the weather has not presented many hurdles for you and you are well into lambing this winter. It is good to get together again and thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Meeting while in Louisville.

The year 2023 was interesting due to the efforts of the Board to try to keep some of the identifying traits in the modern Shropshire. After years of discussion, we finally have a printed reference and judging guide available to all members. It was mailed along with the last issue of the Voice and is available from the office.

The Board also developed a Dwarf Gene Policy to try to begin to assess, and hopefully reduce the presence of the dwarf gene within the breed.

Sampling was done at three shows and a report of the program and testing results appears later in this issue.

The Board also developed a method to select the judge for the National Shropshire Show, currently held in conjunction with the NAILE.The process was first implemented last fall and a slate of three judges has been chosen and will be submitted to the NAILE staff.

2024 will prove to be just as interesting with discussion pertaining to learning more about our pedigrees and genetics. It is important to try to retain some of the earlier Shropshire breed type and characteristics. Maybe not everyone will see this as important, but records must be correct. Thank you to the Board and committee members for their sometimes hard word and decisions. Hang in there, folks!

As usual the junior participation at shows was remarkable with Shropshire entries out numbering many other breeds. The futurity continues to be strong and there are always young people wanting to be recognized as part of the breed and helping out in the show ring. Don’t forget about the Starter Flock program that has had a pretty good record in getting new families going.We need to keep working to support our young breeders as _______ Page 4

they are the future of this breed and industry. Your sponsorship is always needed as the budget is getting tight. Our processing and advertising fees have not increased in sometime and we are trying to hold them steady but expenses continues to increase a little each year.

If you can help out a little for these causes, it would be much appreciated!

Our Shropshire Voice is still planned for three issues a year. In my office I have all of them since 2007. If you need to look them up, go to the website and you will be able to see each one so check them out. But nothing beats the hard copy that you can read at your leisure. It is a very high quality publication full of information about your organization.

We are struggling to keep the Voice in the black so your advertising participation is very important to keep the presses running.To advertise in a future issue, please reach out to me or Rinda Maddox.

I need to take a few lines here to congratulate my dear friend and fellow New Englander Deb Hopkins on her retirement late last year. She has been the secretary of the Continental Dorset Club since 1999 and has been a teacher and a mentor to me since before that, whether it was sheep trimming and showing, sale and show management and pedigree management. It was Debbie that suggested I apply for this job back in 2007 and subsequently wrote a recommendation and then shepherded me in my early days as your Shropshire secretary. I then pestered her almost daily as I oft asked about the best way to accomplish a task. It is the Dorset registry program we purchased back in 2016 when the previous method crashed and we still discuss ways to use it. She was a wonderful teacher and of course travel pal. So thank you, Debbie, and I hope we still get to work together!

Meanwhile I look forward to seeing y’all in the spring and summer as we are busy with Shropshire events. Feel free to email or call me in the office with any questions you may have! __________________ Shropshire Voice

Cross County Shrops

We are focusing on beautiful breed character.

We are bringing sheep to the National sale in Greenville in May. All the sale females will be DNA tested for the sale, RRNNFF. Mark is cutting back on his numbers and selling his best two yearling ewes.

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2023 OHIO SHOWCASE SHROPSHIRE SALE AVERAGED $893.37 ON 98 HEAD!

Entries close March 22!

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Champion Ewe consigned by City Limits Sheep Farm, IL; sold to Brenna Hubbard, OK for $2,500

SHOW SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, MAY 10 CATTLE PAVILION, 8 A.M. Dorpers, Southdowns, Shropshires, Hampshires, Suffolks, Oxfords

SALE SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, MAY 11 CATTLE PAVILION, 9 A.M. Breed order same as show

AUCTIONEERS: Gary Saylor Danny Westlake Bill MacCauley JUDGE FOR SHROPSHIRES: Alex Wolf, OH

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Dwarf Gene Policy News In 2023, after two years of discussion, the ASRA Board instituted a project to assess the presence of the dwarf gene within the Shropshire breed. The dwarf gene is a simple autosomal recessive defect that is characterized by the affected offspring being proportionally reduced in frame size and weight to approximately 80-85 percent of normal size.These individuals are often characterized by “increased muscle shape” in the show ring.

It is unclear at this time if the difference in phenotype of the muscle is due to a change in the size of the muscle fibers or due to differences in the distribution of muscle related to the change in frame size. Carrier animals (and in some cases affected individuals) cannot be easily distinguished from dwarf-free animals due to normal differences in phenotype between different bloodlines and individuals.The dwarf gene is present mostly in the blackfaced wether-type sheep.

At any sale where Shropshire futurity ewes may be consigned, Shropshire consignors must be able to guarantee, by testing or parentage, the DNA of their sale entries.All sheep offered at these sales must be guaranteed to have the genotype FF, no dwarf gene carriers (FD) or dwarf animals (DD) will be offered for sale.

These genotypes will be posted on the

sale orders at such sales or in online catalogs.

This will continue into 2024 and 2025. In addition, some animals at designated shows will be sampled and DNA tested through a recognized testing facility. All test results will be confidential and only the exhibitor will be informed of the result.

Shows at this time include the All-American junior show as well as the NAILE open and junior shows. Other shows may be designated in the future. All champion and reserve champion rams and ewes, as well as five previously random drawn placings, will be tested; as well as the ewe lamb and yearling ewe futurity winners.

There will be no penalty in 2024 for animals testing with one or more dwarf alleles (D). In 2025, there will be penalties levied. The ASRA Dwarf/DNA Committee will hear all appeals.

The ASRA currently does not prohibit a breeder from registering animals with one or more D alleles but suggests that breeders use the technology available to make wise breeding decisions.

In 2023, 26 samples collected at the AAJS and NAILE were sent to Gene Check. A total of three samples had a result of FD. No results were DD.The exhibitors of these animals were notified by the secretary, but otherwise, results are not shared.

Further information about Ovine Dwarfism can be found at https://u.osu.edu/ sheep/2019/12/31/dwarfism-in-sheep-is-it-anissue-for-you/.

Congratulations to these NAILE Junior Exhibitors with a Top 10 Finish in the Showmanship Contest *Sawyer Lease, PA 2nd Place, 14-year-old *Miranda Moneyheffer, IN 9th Place, 10-year-old

*Riggin Klotz, IN 3rd Place, 8-year-old *Blake Tonegas, IN 9th Place, 8-year-old

*Miley Williams, IN, 6th Place, 7-year-old

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Minutes of ASRA Board Meeting

Nov. 11, 2023 at NAILE and via Zoom Link The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by President Rick Adams. Also present were Ashley Fuss, Caleb Fritz, Bill Bryant, Mike Elsbury, Rick Whiting, Mandy Curtiss, Charlotte Stephenson, Jon Nicholson, Jim Gruenhagen, Danny Rogers, Jared Poynter and Secretary Becky Peterson. Not present were Jason Heeg (currently judging junior show), Adam Moore and Mary Anne Keck.

The secretary’s report of minutes of May

Top Registering Breeders 2023 Jaedyn & Drake Slutz, Maple Park, IL 73 Jerry Flanders, Noblesville, IN

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Erik Mrozinski, Rolling Prairie, IN

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Mike & Karen Elsbury & Family, Greenfield, IN

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University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

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Brenna Hubbard, Cushing, OK

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David & Jodi High, McDermott, OH

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Jim Gruenhagen Family, Davenport, IA

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Rick Whiting, Martinsville, OH

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Tim Elsbury Family, Adell,WI

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Westin Poynter, Maple Park, IL

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James & Terri Kipp,Viroqua,WI

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Tom Slack, North Manchester, IN

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Denise Hardisky, Horse Heads, NY

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Dirlam Shropshires, Mooresville, IN

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Step Ahead Shrops, Gilson, IL

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7 meeting was sent with meeting materials.

There were no additions or corrections. Bill Bryant moved to accept report with a second from Mike Elsbury. Motion passed; report accepted.

Financial report as of October 31, 2023 was also distributed earlier. Total assets showed $62,410.20. Net income shows $3138.26.

Becky noted that this report does not include the income or expense of the October Voice.

She touched on some line items and noted that the rest of the year is expensive and projects a negative bottom line at the end of the year. Jim Gruenhagen moved to accept the financial report with a second form Danny Rogers. Motion passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Executive & Bylaws – Jim Gruenhagen noted that 2024 will be the last year of the term adjustment and there will be six board seats to elect. 2025 will follow with the five seat election following the bylaws. Becky asked for signing of the Conflict of Interest forms. Becky will email forms to those not present.

Budget & Finance – Hopefully they can meet prior to the January board meeting.Ashley Fuss asked to leave Hall of Fame expense in the budget even though she has been providing the awards.

Voice & Promotion – Committee did not meet to discuss the possibility of two issues per year so will continue to produce three.

DNA/Dwarf – Rick Whiting reported that six animals were sampled at the AAJS and one animal was tested as FD. Further sampling will take place at the NAILE junior and open shows. Rick asked for a helper to help keep track of animals to be sampled. It is important to make sure the “no FD” rule at sales is understood. Becky to send a certified letter to sale committees to make sure that happens.

Judging Committee – Jon Nicholson reported that there were only four nominations according to the method decided on earlier in the year. The committee approved all and the paid adult members present at the Annual Meeting and online will vote to narrow down to three nominees and a second vote taken to _______ Page 11

rank them in order.

Royalty – Charlotte Stephenson stated that the 2023 Bo Peep and Queen are both present and are available to help out with the shows.

Junior Activity – Sandy Kovacs had a very successful fundraiser online sale in May and raised over $1600 for the junior association.

She has arranged to have T-shirts for each NAILE Junior Exhibitor.

Futurity – Becky reported 56 yearling ewes nominated, 28 junior purchased and 13 tracked, $1120 available. 132 ewe lambs nominated with 60 junior purchased and 16 tracked, $2640 available. Unused premiums will go toward the Starter Flock. Rick Whiting said he would help as a buckle sponsor for 2024. There is a question about the exhibitor age limits, discussion followed, decided to send to committee to try to match show rules.

Committee to come to January meeting with proposal.

Starter Flock – Mike Elsbury asked if incomplete applications can be eliminated. More applications are needed. Invite previous applicants to reapply. Share application to state extension services and FFA. Competition – Leg/belly wool, Mike Elsbury has a poster for ringside during NAILE shows. The rule will be added to the bottom.

Rick Adams and one other person will be at the gate to look at entries.

Hall of Fame – Ashley Fuss has provided and sponsored awards but asked that the line item be left in the budget. The frames have cost about $35 for two. Send email blast with application deadline of 1/31/24. Recognition will take place at the Ohio Sale as 2023. It would be nice to have regional events where regional breeders can be honored.

2024 National Sale – Both Indiana Premier (Mike Elsbury) and Ohio Showcase (Bill Bryant) have requested National Sale. Discussion followed. Eleven members present voted as follows: six for Ohio, five for Indiana. The National Sale will be at the Ohio Showcase in Greenville May 11-13. Mike Elsbury then moved to have National Sale at Indiana Premier on alternating years. Bill Bryant second_______ Page 12

ed. Roll call vote taken. Motion passed with six in favor. Indiana will host during the odd years starting in 2025.

Election of Directors – The following directors have terms expiring in 2023 and have been nominated by their region group: Mandy Curtiss (three-year NE/NY), Mike Elsbury (three-year IN) Danny Rogers (one-year IN), and Bill Bryant (three-year OH). PA/SO region has no group so nominations for a one-year term and three-year term must come from the floor at the subsequent Annual Meeting.

Committee Assignments – Mike Elsbury would like not to chair the Competition Committee. Rick Adams asked for input for the other committees for 2024.

Election of Officers – Bill Bryant nominated Rick Adams as president. Rick Whiting moved to close nominations. Motion passed.

President will be Rick Adams. Bill Bryant nominated Mike Elsbury as Vice President. Caleb Fritz nominated Adam Moore. Bill moved to close nominations.Voice vote was taken from members present. Majority voted for Mike Elsbury as Vice President.

NEW BUSINESS Bill Bryant said that the Ohio members are suggesting a survey to measure the confidence of the Shropshire extended pedigrees. He is interested in investigating genetic profiles. Discussion followed regarding different goals and methods. Thought to start with futurity ewe lambs and eventually match them up with sires.

Mandy Curtiss moved to assign the Competition Committee to collect information. Mike Elsbury seconded. Motion passed.Also thought to bring this up at the Annual Meeting and see if there is interest to pursue it.

Ashley Fuss asked for ASRA endorsement of a 2024 Maryland Regional Show at Maryland State Fair over Labor Day weekend.

Secretary’s review – Becky was asked to leave the meeting. Discussion followed. Board suggested more timely communication and a salary increase of $500 to $16,500 for 2024.

Next meeting – via Zoom, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 at 8 p.m. EST. Move to adjourn at 12 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Becky Peterson, Secretary __________________ Shropshire Voice

Minutes of Annual Member Meeting

Nov. 11, 2023 at NAILE & via Zoom Those attending were member-verified and received minutes, reports and colored voting cards at the door. A light meal was available to attendees. President Rick Adams called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Present on Zoom were Jim Gruenhagen, Danny Rogers, Jon Nicholson, Holly Williams, Elise Cory and Steve Elsbury. Rick Adams introduced the board members present.

After reading the 2022 Annual Meeting minutes, Ashley Fuss moved to accept them as printed with a second from Mark McCabe.

Report accepted.

Becky presented the financial report as of October 31, 2023. The balance sheet showed $62,410.20 and a net income of $3,138.26 but noted that the next two months are mostly outgo and expects a negative balance. She did go down through the report with a little more detailed explanation. The final 2023 report

will be published in the February Voice.

Office statistics showed 1903 registrations, 931 transfers, 144 junior memberships, 148 returning senior memberships and 18 new senior members. There were no questions from the floor. Bill Bryant moved to accept the report with a second from Mike Fox. Report accepted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Dwarf Gene Policy – Rick Whiting reported.This year there are sample collections at three shows including the two upcoming shows at NAILE. The Champion and Reserve Rams and Ewes, as well as five random placings, will be done at both shows, as well as the two futurity winners. Samples sent to Gene Check for dwarf gene only. Results to be confidential this year and next. Rick is looking into another collection method that might be easier on the sheep.

Futurity – Caleb Fritz reported that there were 132 ewe lambs and 56 yearling ewes nominated in 2023. The contest wraps up tomorrow at the National Junior Show. Brad

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Slutz raised the question from the floor regarding the reason to make the AAJS no longer being a double point show. Rick and Caleb said that the NAILE show was the most important show and that not all exhibitors are able to go to the AAJS. Junior Activities – Sandy Kovacs reported that the Junior Association held an online sale in May and raised over $1600 on donated sheep, semen, items and services. Thank you to those donors.The association purchased Tshirts for the junior exhibitors here at NAILE. Sandy hopes to have a junior Zoom meeting later this year.

Breed Standards – Adam Moore was not present. Rick Adams reported that the committee was charged with reviewing current standards and created a booklet “Shropshire Judging Guidelines” and distributed it with the October Voice. This will also be sent to any people nominated to judge the national show and is available on request. Discussion followed regarding the weight of “size” and “breed character” within the point scale.

NEW BUSINESS National Sale 2024 – A vote had been taken at the board meeting for the 2024 sale to be the Ohio Showcase in May and that 2025 will be held at the Indiana Premier and the locations will be alternated after that.

National Show Judge Selection – Jon Nicholson explained the new process for judge selection established in May 2023. Any junior or senior member could nominate one person. Each nominee was to provide a bio and photo and then presented to the annual membership to vote in two rounds. The four nominees for 2024 are Jeff Held, Richard Jacobsen, Austin Brockmann and Mike Elsbury.

Attendees voted by paper ballot and Zoom attendees used the poll method. First round votes as follows: Held 5, Jacobsen 4, Brockmann 6 and Elsbury 14. The top three were ranked in a second round of voting with the following result: Brockmann 6, Elsbury 9 and Held 9 (tied). A third vote was taken of the tied nominees ending with Held 13 and Elsbury 9. Becky will submit the ranked list to NAILE in the following order: #1 Jeff Held, #2 _______ Page 14

Mike Elsbury and #3 Austin Brockmann. Becky noted that Zoom poll function didn’t work as intended for the second round so voters were asked to submit votes on the “chat” or to text their choice to Becky’s number.

Hall of Fame – Ashley Fuss reported that there were three honorees recognized in 2023 at the Ohio Sale. She would like nominations by Jan 20. 2024. Honorees to be introduced at the National Sale in Ohio in May.The application is on the Shropshire website.

Election of Directors – According to the bylaws, any region with an active association can nominate its own representative. Regions without active associations can accept nominations from the floor at the annual meeting. Terms are as stated in the vote taken in 2022 to reorganize the terms to fit the Bylaw schedule. That said, the Ohio Shropshire Association nominated Bill Bryant. New England/ New York nominated Mandy Curtiss. Indiana region nominated Mike Elsbury to a threeyear term and Danny Rogers to a two-year term. Pennsylvania & South must have nominations from the floor for its two positions, a three-year and a two-year term. Mark McCabe nominated Caleb Fritz for another term. Bill Bryant nominated Ashley Fuss for a second term. Mandy Curtiss moved to close nominations. A written ballot and Zoom chat vote selected Ashley Fuss for the three-year term and Caleb Fritz for the one-year term.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS Brad Slutz commented that is time to refresh the website with a new header, etc. He also asked that the ASRA fund an award for the Reserve Champion Ram and Ewe for the National Junior Show here in NAILE. Becky noted that there are embroidered blankets present this year for those awards. Justin Rife commented on instituting term limits for the ASRA Board members. Andy Graves commented on the decreasing quality of Shropshires at the Midwest Stud Ram Sale and requested that more members support this sale.

Mike Fox moved to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. with a second from Bill Bryant.

Respectfully Submitted, Becky Peterson, ASAR Secretary __________________ Shropshire Voice

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ASRA Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2023 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings CD *1517 10,945.61 CD *1525 5,199.14 CD *1533 5,290.61 GCB Money Market 21,469.39 Greenfield Co-op Checking 7,145.81 Petty Cash 158.60 Total Checking/Savings 50,209.16 Accounts Receivable 2,864.50 Undeposited Funds 9.00 TOTAL ASSETS 53,082.66 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 532.37 Citi Bank card 32.20 Employee Share FICA 252.65 Federal Tax Employee Share 46.08 Medicare Employee Share 59.21 State Tax Employee Share 203.86 Total Tax Lability 561.80 Total Liabilities 1,126.37 Equity Opening Bal Equity 44,570.14 Retained Earnings 12,887.67 Net Income –5,501.52 Total Equity 51,956.29 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 53,082.66

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ASRA Profit & Loss

January through December 2023

Income Advertising income Breeders List/Web Link 1,730.00 Email Blast income 900.00 Voice advertising 9,908.50 Website auction 870.00 Extra Voice subscriptions 30.00 Total Advertising income 13,438.50 Donations AAJSS Donations 835.00 NAILE Award Donations 150.00 Total Donations 985.00 Fees Credit Card (member payments) -26.80 Memberships & Dues 4,930.00 Misc Service fees 1,290.55 Registration fees 13,566.00 Transfers 9,630.00 Total Fees 29,389.75 Futurity Income Ewe Lamb Futurity Nominations 2,600.00 Yrlng. Ewe Futurity Nominations 1,120.00 Total Futurity Income 3,720.00 Interest Income 552.95 Louisville Matching Funds 1,632.00 Insurance credit -18.00 Other income Credit On account 0.39 Returned check Charge 7.11 National Sale dinner 482.00 Total Other income 489.50 Restricted Accounts Futurity Award Fund net 10.84 Junior Shropshire Association Jr. Association, activities expense -99.89 Jr. Association, Fundraising 1,758.00 Total Junior Shrop Association 1,658.11 Starter Flock Program Starter Flock Sponsorships 602.00 Starter Flock Stipend -1,500.00 Starter Flock Program -898.00 Total Restricted Accounts 770.95 Total Income 50,960.65 Expense Administrative __________________ Shropshire Voice

Accounting Bank Fees Capital Expenses - computer Genetic Testing Insurance Office Expense Conference Line/Zoom Internet Office Phone Office Supplies Postage (office only) Postal meter Registry program Travel Airfare Motel Travel gas Travel - Other Total Travel Total Office Expense Payroll Tax FICA ASRA Share Medicare ASRA Share Payroll Tax - Other Total Payroll Tax Salary Total Administrative

848.77 7.11 1,088.65 182.22 2,140.00 159.27 1,020.00 286.24 1,341.91 1,121.53 643.36 250.00 120.00 927.22 106.09 48.00 1,201.31 6,023.62 992.02 232.11 37.52 1,261.65 15,999.90 27,544.81

Miscellaneous Promotion Advertising NAILE expense Promo Items Shropshire VOICE Ad Commission 10% Misc VOICE Sales Tax VOICE Postage VOICE Printing Voice Shipping Total Shropshire VOICE Website Promotion - Judging Guide Total Promotion Annual Meeting dinner Youth All American Junior Show Ewe Lamb Futurity Yearling Ewe Futurity NAILE Jr Show expense Regional Support Scholarship Total Youth Total Expense Net Loss

1.11 95.00 3,198.18 1,033.79 1,050.00 683.00 211.13 1,994.96 7,840.00 98.63 11,877.72 1,930.00 1,247.00 19,381.69 206.11 1,050.00 2,600.00 1,120.00 2,551.34 1,200.00 800.00 9,321.34 56,462.17 -5,501.52

Welcome to the flock to these new adult members of the ASRA in 2023!

Gary & Gail Jorgensen – KS Cold Climate Farms – WI Jason Mazepink – PA Billy & Heidi Doyle – IL Cale & Tessa Robertson – IN Oklahoma Panhandle State University – OK Don Stanish – IN Chase Liskai – OH Emily Sala – CT __________________ February 2024

Addy, Lainey & Lexi Popp – WI Diana Majors – TN Kathryn Heintz – TX Rachel Olver – PA Elizabeth Soule – ME Ashley Scobie – NY Jessica Bailey – CA Michele North – MA William & Rosalin Christensen– IA Wyatt Graves – MO _______ Page 17

Jerry Flanders, DVM 16260 Atlantic Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060 317/508-4738 • vipdvm2355@gmail.com Vipdvm2355@gmail.com Facebook.com/VIPClubLambs

2023 NAILE Open Show Sr. Champion Ram, Fall Ram Class Winner 2023 Freedom Fest Supreme Ram Overall, Champion Ram 2023 Ohio State Fair Grand Champion Ram 2023 Indiana Youth Expo Show Champion Ram

2023 Ohio State Fair Open Show Grand Champion Ewe 2023 Indiana State Fair Open Show Grand Champion Ewe

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2023 NAILE Open Show National Champion Ram Champion Jr Ram, Late Spring Ram Class Winner “FLANDERS VIP 3556 RRNNFF” Sired by “FLANDERS VIP 1136 RRNNFF”

2023 NAILE Open Show Late Yearling Ewe Class Winner 2023 Indiana State Fair Open Show Late Yearling Ewe Class Winner

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Breeding Stock for the

Futurity Eligible Ewes

Sponsored by Indiana Shropshire Association

• Yearlings • Ewe Lambs • Market Lambs • Buck Lambs • Sale Animals Entered FREE! • Premiums and awards given for every class

Attention Junior Exhibitors:

Indiana Shropshire Assoc. Will Offer 4x $250 & 5x $100.

Drawing to be Used at the Sale.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

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

Find us on Facebook at Indiana Premier Sheep Sale

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2024 Starter Flock Program The Flock Starter Program is a project undertaken by the National Junior Shropshire Sheep Association to award a group of Shropshire ewes to a deserving youngster new to the breed. 2024 will mark the 11th year after 80 applications. To apply, you are required to complete an application and submit an essay to the Shropshire office that should include background information about yourself and your interest in sheep. This document should illustrate your goals and intentions with the animals should you win the award. There should also be a budget and one or more letters of recommendation included.

We ask that you type your essay and submit it by March 15. Please include your mailing address and telephone number. All applicants should be between the ages of 8 and 20. This year the ASRA will choose two recipients, one for a $1000 stipend and a second for a $500 amount. Both winners be notified by April 1 and will receive credit vouchers from the ASRA to purchase Shropshire ewes of his or her choice at any of the Shropshire sales in 2024. Winners will be introduced during the National Sale event at the Ohio Showcase Sale in Greenville, Ohio in May. Application information will be available on www.shropshires. org and from the Shropshire office. Please share this information with any young person with interest in sheep beginning a breeding sheep project.

Past winners were: 2014 - Noah Collins,TN 2015 - Justin Weckler, OH 2016 - Ashlynn Reddick, GA 2017 - Kyle Gross, NE 2018 - Layne Lingley, IL 2019 - Lee Ann Martin,TN 2020 - James Bend, IL 2021 - Arabella Knuth,WI 2022 - Zoe Pressel, IN & Lyla Engle, PA 2023 - Michaela Haudenschield, OH & Miranda Moneyheffer, IN

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To ensure the success of this program, financial contributions are needed for this worthwhile cause. Please contact Secretary Becky Peterson with your support or inquiries. Since its inception, the following have been sponsors for one or more years: Dave Huston VIP Shropshires (Jerry Flanders) Windswept Crest Farm (Petzel Family) JEM Farm (Mike & Carol Fox) John Dottenwhy in memory of Jasper Dirlam Shropshire Voice (Rinda Maddox & Amanda Rull) Ron Evans Cross Country Shrops (Victoria Kovacs) ASRA Shropshire Ewe Futurity Fund Kim & Justin Weckler Tom Slutz Family Noah Collins Rick Whiting Emily Washburn JN Dirlam & Sons Rick Adams Plainview Farms (Doug,Tammy & Chris Whittaker) Knepp Shropshires Schoolhouse Shrops Alan Bruhin Chip Hallet Jim Isler The Klotz Family Danny & Cynde Rogers

Mark & Prudie Miller Erik Mrozinski Austin & Trent Bechtold Claudia Snyder Jim & Donna Gruenhagen Dennis Avery Gary Brockmann Family Stacy Grohmann Craig & Andrea King Kyle Gross Jerry & Robin Pardus Paul Young Family Sugar Ridge Ranch Tim Elsbury Sand Meadow Farm (Nicholson Family) Creamer Shrops Tim & Debbie Barnes Bill Bryant Wolford Shrops Dave Evans Dennis & Carol Lingley Jared Poynter Triple J Farm Lanes End Farm (Jan Motter) Isler Shropshires Kemp Shropshires Jaedyn & Drake Slutz Tim & LeeAnn Eizinger Orchard Valley Farm Rife Shropshires Glenn & David High Mark McCabe

It is important to know that many of the donors in this list have provided funds for multiple years and show obvious support and interest in bringing new people into the breed and we appreciate their enthusiasm! _______ Page 21

City Limits

Sheep Farm “CLASSIFIED”

Reserve National Champion Ram Sired by Public Enemy

City Limits 23106

City Limits 23050

City Limits 23046

Res. Jr. Champion Ewe National Junior Show

Res. Jr. Champion Ewe National Open Show

Sired by No Fear

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Sired by No Fear

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Reserve National Champion Ewe Sired by Kaboom

TARGET OF

Excellence ONLINE SALES

SAVE THESE DATES!

City Limits 22052

FOR SALE

Tuesday, April 2 Tuesday, April 16 Tuesday, April 30

OFF THE FARM

We Have a Nice Selection of Yearling Rams, Fall Rams, Spring Rams & Ewe Lambs Available Tom Slutz

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

Featuring futurity nominated ewe lambs, a select set of fall and spring stud ram prospects and semen Hosted by Willoughby Livestock Sales

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

www.citylimitssheepfarm.com FARM VISITS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED. __________________ February 2024

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Kinley Tenney with 2023 Overall and MidWest Ewe Lamb Winner, Fritz 2309.

Brenna Hubbard with 2023 Yearling Ewe Futurity Winner, Fritz 2201.

National Shropshire Futurity 2024 For the 23rd year, The American Shropshire Registry Association will sponsor a Shropshire ewe lamb and yearling ewe futurity in 2024. The futurity will not only enhance the junior member’s ability to purchase extremely high quality breeding stock, but will also make it more beneficial for the breeders to consign their very best animals.

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

The 2024 designated sales will include the following: Indiana Premier Shropshire Sale, Greenfield, IN Shropshire Showcase, Greenville, Ohio Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, Missouri Online Sales (if they meet the conditions listed in the sale nomination rules.)

To have a new sale designated as a futurity sale, notification must be made in writing to the Board of Directors at least three months in advance of the sale. _______ Page 24

SALE NOMINATION RULES 1. Entries are open to all ewe lambs born September 1, 2023, thru March 31, 2024, and to all yearling ewes born September 1, 2022, thru May 31, 2023.

2. A nomination fee of $20 is required and payable to The American Shropshire Registry Association. Sale management may deduct nomination fee from sale settlements or consignors will be invoiced from the ASRA office within 30 days after the sale. Any animal not selling but receiving bids will be assessed the nomination fee. Animals that do not receive a bid (no-sale) will not pay the fee. Animals will be nominated for that sale only; nomination will not carry over to another sale.

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

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

5. The American Shropshire Registry Association will not be responsible and shall __________________ Shropshire Voice

be held harmless for any disputes and/or disagreements between buyers and sellers.

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

7. Ewes may be nominated from online sales (if they meet the following conditions) 1.The sale management company agrees to all terms of the ASRA show and sale policy.

2.The sale management company is bonded.

LITTLE KNOWN FACT: The ad rates for the Voice have not increased since 2010! But the expenses of printing sure have! Help keep the costs down by supporting the Voice with your ad. Next deadline March 15. See ad prices on Page 2.

3.Consignor pays direct toASRA office a $20 nomination fee for each animal that receives a bid 4. The nomination of the animal is indicated for the entire time the sale listing is on the Internet and identified by the scrapie tag number.

5.The consignor sends to the ASRA office a list of all animals nominated with name of the purchaser within 14 days of the sale.

6. Only sales conducted by a management company qualify, if an individual breeder has an online sale.

7. Sales that have five or more ewes nominated can qualify as futurity designated.

8. All registered Shropshire ewes in an online sale must be nominated if any are nominated.

9. Sale management will notify the ASRA office of intent to hold an online sale at least 48 hours before the sale and a list of nominated lambs must be available before the sale starts.

10. Online sale photos must include a face shot which shows a legible scrapie tag number.

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

CALL TO SCHEDULE A VISIT TO SEE THIS YEAR’S LAMB CROP!

We will have lambs sired by “Road Tour,” “Fear Not,” (2022 National Sales Champion) Thanks to Moeller Shrops for allowing and an exciting new stud – us to obtain ½ interest in this guy.

“Storm Trooper” THANK YOU to all those that continue to support our program in bidding, buying, or just visiting us on the farm to talk sheep.

Rick Whiting

1779 Green Rd., Martinsville, OH 45146 __________________ February 2024

(937) 685-2603

Rick.Whiting@cascorp.com Charlie Inbody, Flock Consultant

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TRI-STATE ELITE Online Shropshire Sale Monday, April 22

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

Sugar Ridge Ranch

★

SS Shrops

★

Nob Hill Shrops

★ ★

Step Ahead Shrops

All Ewes Will Be Futurity Nominated!

Hosted by Integrity Livestock Sales

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Kenyon & Alisa

BUCKLAND

782 S 200 E Huntington, IN 46750 260-804-1542

“SIR WILLIAM” Res. Grand Champion & 1st Place January Ram Lamb

National Show Ohio Showcase Thanks to Rick Adams and Mike Fox for purchasing this ram.

1st Place Yearling Ewe NAILE Jr. Show

2nd Place Yearling Ewe All American Jr. Show Sired by Stone Cold

Sired by KJB2206 • Dam is CLSF 2179

2nd Place Yearling Ewe

Grand Champion Ewe

National Show Ohio Showcase Thanks to Tahia Ames for purchasing this ewe.

Indiana State Fair Jr. Show Thanks to City Limits for selling this ewe to us.

Sired by Kaboom • Grand Dam is Mrozinski Ewe

Sired by Kaboom

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Scholarship Recipient 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. Two applications were received last June. One recipient was David Thompson of Woodville, Wis., whose summary appeared in the October issue. Read on below for the second winner, Chloe Stonesifer of Lewisberry, Penn.

Chloe is the daughter of Wes and Melissa Stonesifer and is attending Penn State University where she is studying criminology/ pre-law. She graduated from Northern York High School in June of 2021 with a GPA of 3.7.

She was an avid FFA and 4-H member serving as secretary for two years and president for three years and was active in community service. She was honored with the Greenhand Award and her Chapter degree. Chloe is on the Dean’s List at Penn State with a spring ’23 GPA of 3.6. At school she acts as an ambassador giving student tours.

Chloe writes: “Ten years ago I decided to buy my first crossbred sheep and followed that with a Shropshire ewe lamb at the Ohio Classic Sale two years later. This breed has always fascinated me due to the breed character and the great people in the breed. Raising sheep had me grow up a lot faster than the friends around me. Most kids at age 10 had the com-

ASRA Scholarship Next application deadline is June 1, 2024

www.shropshires.org for more information. _______ Page 28

Chloe Stonesifer mon chores like emptying the dishwasher. But no, I had the chore of feeding my lambs and making sure my sheep had fresh water each morning and night. I was okay with taking on this new adventure because of the new opportunities it would bring me.

Who knew one Shropshire sheep could burst into a whole new flock in a few short years. The following year after purchasing my first Shropshire, I went back the Ohio Sale and purchased a January ewe lamb. I showed a yearling and lamb that year across many shows including the All-American Junior Show, North East Youth Show, York Fair, Delaware Expo, Maryland State Fair and Keystone Expo.

Also that year, I had participated in Louisville, which was the largest show I’ve been in.These shows have taught me a lot through the years.

I now have three Shropshire brood ewes that I AI every year. So far I have had over 15 lambs and now show and sell my own lambs privately and at sales.

I am forever grateful to my involvement with the livestock industry. I would not be the person I am today without it!”

Two $400 awards are offered again this year. The application and information can be found on Shropshires.org. An application with two or more references and a high school or college transcript must be submitted to the Shropshire office by June 1. __________________ Shropshire Voice

2023 Shropshire Futurity Report Final Final Rank Exhibitor East 1 Brooke Young Mid-West Ewe Lamb 1 Kinley 2 Hayze 3 Emily Stevens 4 Michaela West 1 Brenna Hubbard 2 Warren Mott 3 Emma Chandler 4 Warren Mott 5 Elizabeth Overall Ewe Lamb 1 Kinley 2 Hayze 3 Brenna Hubbard 4 Brooke Young 5 Emily Stevens 6 Warren Mott 7 Michaela Yearling Ewe 1 Brenna Hubbard 2 Drake Slutz 3 Brooke Young 4 Brooke Young 5 Taryn Stem 6 Dakota Robbins 7 Emily Stevens 8 Lyla Engle 9 Tahia Ames 10Rebecca Elam

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Flock tag

Breeder

Purchase Sale

Payout

CCS- Kovacs 23-02

Victoria Kovacs

Jr Online Sale

208

Fritz 2309 MoBo Slack 3398 Greenbrier Acres 2304

Caleb Fritz Quincy & Penelope Moore Tom Slack Ashley Fuss

Ohio Showcase Mobo Slack Online Sale Ohio Showcase

208 156 104 52

City Limits 22134 Elsbury 23-032 City Limits 23002 MoBo City Limits 23036

Jaedyn Mike & Karen Elsbury Jaedyn Quincy & Penelope Moore Jaedyn

Ohio Showcase 208 Indiana Premier 156 T of E Online Sale #1 104 Mobo 52 T of E Online Sale #2

Fritz 2309 MoBo City Limits 22134 CCS- Kovacs 23-02 Slack 3398 Elsbury 23-032 Greenbrier Acres 2304

Caleb Fritz Quincy & Penelope Moore Jaedyn Victoria Kovacs Tom Slack Mike & Karen Elsbury Ashley Fuss

Ohio Showcase MoBo Ohio Showcase Jr Online Sale Slack Online Sale Indiana Premier Ohio Showcase

312 208 156 130 104 78 52

Fritz 2201 R&A 2616 Sand Meadow 2206 Fleener 2265 Sand Meadow 2205 NHF2221 R&A 2617 Sand Meadow 2237 KJB 2242 Schoolhouse 2252

Caleb Fritz R&A Shropshires Addisen & Oliver Nicholson Tim & Sarah Fleener Addisen & Oliver Nicholson New Horizons Farm R&A Shropshires Addisen & Oliver Nicholson Kenyon Buckland Jim & Denise Percival

renominated renominated renominated renominated renominated Ohio Showcase renominated renominated Ohio Showcase renominated

280 224 168 112 56 56 56 56 56 56

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NAILE Jr Show Results

Nov. 12 Judge: Jason Heeg Senior Ram Lamb 1. Kassidy Schakel 2. Brenna Hubbard 3. Vivian Stephenson 4. Lane Falch Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Vivian Stephenson – Grand Champion Ram 2. Skilar Burch 3. Brenna Hubbard 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Kenyon Buckland 6. Abbey Hughes 7. Ross Doyle 8. Rachel Olver 9. Wesson Percival 10. Miranda Moneyheffer Late Junior Ram Lamb

1. Brenna Hubbard – Res. Champion Ram 2. Kennedy Algire 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Vivian Stephenson 5. Drake Slutz 6. Jaedyn Slutz 7. Jordyn Leininger 8. Jaedyn Slutz 9. Cora Bartrum 10. Tessa Robertson 11. Olivia Graves 12. Abbey Hughes 13. Kaylee Shenold Early Yearling Ewe 1. Kenyon Buckland 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Brenna Hubbard 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Vivian Stephenson 6. Kennedy Algire 7. Jaedyn Slutz 8. Drake Slutz 9. Dylan Miller 10. Dylan Miller 11. Kenyon Buckland 12. Lane Falch

13. Brooke Young 14. Abbey Hughes 15. River Lease 16. Abbey Hughes 17. Camden Cory Late Yearling Ewe 1. Emma Peters – Reserve Senior Champion Ewe 2. Victoria Kovacs 3. Drake Slutz 4. Chloe Lake 5. Ross Doyle 6. Brenna Hubbard 7. Kassidy Schakel 8. Vivian Stephenson 9. Londyn Andrews 10. Brianna Moeller 11. Kennedy Algire 12. Kennedy Algire 13. Wesson Percival 14. Olivia Graves 15. Dakota Robbins 16. Tenley Cory Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Kellen Algire - Senior and Reserve Grand Champion Ewe

Mandy, Chris, Robert & Anita Curtiss

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1698 Nesbitt Rd., Attica, NY 14011 • 716-465-0565 __________________ Shropshire Voice

2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Kenyon Buckland 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Victoria Kovacs 6. Brenna Hubbard 7. Lane Falch 8. Abby Isler 9. Ross Doyle 10. Ewe Autumn Smiley 11. Tahia Ames 12. Kinley Tenney 13. AnnaMae Metzinger Early January Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz - Reserve Junior Champion Ewe 2. Victoria Kovacs 3. Abbey Hughes 4. Victoria Kovacs 5. Landree Street 6. Luke Raudebaugh 7. Taylor Kemp 8. Emma Chandler 9. Alison Roles 10. Ross Doyle 11. Emily Stevens 12. Drake Slutz 13. Ross Doyle

14. Kassidy Schakel 15. Landree Street 16. Autumn Smiley 17. Miranda Moneyheffer 18. Jase Mattox 19. Leila Street 20. Tahia Ames 21. 21 Eleanor Feller 22. Dylan Miller 23. Michaela Haudenschield Late January Ewe Lamb 1. Riggin Klotz 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Drake Slutz 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Miranda Moneyheffer 6. Kenyon Buckland 7. Brooke Young 8. Kennedy Algire 9. Ross Doyle 10. Vivian Stephenson 11. Taylor Kemp 12. Emma Peters 13. Brianna Moeller 14. Michaela Haudenschield 15. Rachel Olver 16. Blake Toneges

17. Kinley Tenney 18. AnnaMae Metzinger 19. Paisley Epple 20. Camden Cory Early February Ewe Lamb 1. Brenna Hubbard 2. Skilar Burch 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Hayze Klotz 6. Kellen Algire 7. Vivian Stephenson 8. Drake Slutz 9. Miranda Moneyheffer 10. Cora Bartrum 11. Lane Falch 12. Dylan Miller 13. Brady Miller 14. Kinley Tenney 15. Wyatt Percival 16. Miranda Moneyheffer 17. Riley Smith 18. Leila Street 19. Lane Falch 20. Liam Peeples 21. Miley Williams

Everything is

sweeter with some Sugar…

Barn opens early April for off the farm sales!

Tri-State Elite online sale hosted by Integrity Livestock Sales Monday, April 22.

Don’t let distance deter you, shipping can be arranged.

SEE EWE AROUND IN 2024!

out Sugar Ridge Ranch Check our FB

STEPHENSON Jon, Charlotte & Vivian

www.SugarRidgeRanch.com

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

page for the latest updates

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Late February Ewe Lamb 1. Tessa Robertson 2. Luke Raudebaugh 3. Miranda Moneyheffer 4. Drake Slutz 5. Landree Street 6. Kinley Tenney 7. Emily Stevens 8. Kennedy Algire 9. Faith Lehman 10. Kassidy Schakel 11. Kennedy Algire 12. Vivian Stephenson 13. Kameron Kolb 14. Victoria Kovacs 15. Ben Isler 16. Kayden Verhaeghe 17. Emily Stevens 18. Luke Raudebaugh 19. Kenyon Buckland 20. Alivia, Ainsley & Braylon Porter 21. Elijah Scarlett 22. Tenley Cory 23. Camden Cory 24. Elizabeth Lantz 25. Elizabeth Lantz March Ewe Lamb 1. Brenna Hubbard Junior and Grand Champion Ewe 2. Kassidy Schakel 3. Kenyon Buckland 4. Stockton Klotz 5. Cora Bartrum 6. Jaedyn Slutz 7. Seth Ariens 8. Brooklyn Torrone 9. Victoria Kovacs 10. Luke Raudebaugh 11. Miranda Moneyheffer 12. Dylan Miller 13. Vivian Stephenson 14. Kennedy Algire 15. Nash Johnson 16. Michaela Haudenschield 17. Wesson Percival 18. Emma Peters 19. Brenna Hubbard 20. River Lease 21. Kinley Tenney 22. Kinley Tenney 23. Lincoln Oldenburg 24. Lucas Dunn 25. Tenley Cory _______ Page 32

National Open Show, NAILE Nov. 14 Judge: Matthew Anderson Yearling Ram 1. Ashley Fuss – Reserve Senior Champion Ram 2. Taylor Kemp Senior Ram Lamb 1. Kassidy Schakel – Senior Champion Ram 2. Brenna Hubbard 3. Vivian Stephenson Early Junior Ram Lamb 1. Kassidy Schakel 2. Skilar Burch 3. Brady Clark 4. Brady Clark 5. Jaedyn Slutz 6. Kenyon Buckland 7. Brenna Hubbard 8. Vivian Stephenson 9. Ross Doyle Late Junior Ram Lamb 1. Kassidy Schakel – Junior & Grand Champion Ram 2. Jaedyn Slutz – Reserve Junior & Reserve Grand Champion Ram 3. Brenna Hubbard 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Jaedyn Slutz 6. Brady Clark 7. Brady Clark 8. Jordyn Leininger 9. Tim and Sarah Fleener 10. Ashley Fuss 11. Vivian Stephenson 12. Olivia Graves 13. Robert Sando 14. Kaylee Shenold Pair Ram Lambs 1. Kassidy Schakel 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Brady Clark 4. Vivian Stephenson Early Yearling Ewe 1. Brady Clark – Senior & Grand Champion Ewe

2. Jaedyn Slutz - Reserve Senior & Reserve Grand Champion Ewe 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Dylan Miller 5. Drake Slutz 6. Dylan Miller 7. Kassidy Schakel 8. Tim and Sarah Fleener 9. Brenna Hubbard 10. Kenyon Buckland 11. Vivian Stephenson 12. Ashley Fuss 13. Kenyon Buckland 14. Camden Cory Late Yearling Ewe 1. Kassidy Schakel 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Brady Clark 4. Brady Clark 5. Londyn Andrews 6. Brenna Hubbard 7. Tim and Sarah Fleener 8. Ross Doyle 9. Olivia Graves 10. Emma Peters 11. Vivian Stephenson 12. Tenley Cory Pair Yearling Ewes Verne Hoffman Award 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Dylan Miller 5. Kenyon Buckland 6. Vivian Stephenson Senior Ewe Lamb 1. Brady Clark 2. Brenna Hubbard 3. Tim and Sarah Fleener 4. Brady Clark 5. Kassidy Schakel 6. Kassidy Schakel 7. Kenyon Buckland 8. Ashley Fuss 9. Ross Doyle Early January Ewe Lamb 1. Brady Clark – Junior Champion Ewe 2. Jaedyn Slutz 3. Dylan Miller 4. Darrell Dockter 5. Luke Raudebaugh __________________ Shropshire Voice

6. Jaedyn Slutz 7. Kassidy Schakel 8. Taylor Kemp 9. Taylor Kemp 10. Ashley Fuss 11. Emma Chandler 12. Ross Doyle Late January Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz – Reserve Junior Champion Ewe 2. Brady Clark 3. Emma Peters 4. Jaedyn Slutz 5. Darrell Dockter 6. Kassidy Schakel 7. Kenyon Buckland 8. Vivian Stephenson 9. Ross Doyle 10. Camden Cory Early February Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Jaedyn Slutz 4. Skilar Burch 5. Dylan Miller 6. Brenna Hubbard 7. Jaedyn Slutz

8. Brady Clark 9. Kassidy Schakel 10. Vivian Stephenson Late February Ewe Lamb 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Kenyon Buckland 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Luke Raudebaugh 5. Finegan Porter Livestock 6. Vivian Stephenson 7. Camden Cory 8. Robert Sando 9. Tenley Cory 10. Elizabeth Lantz 11. Elizabeth Lantz March Ewe Lamb 1. Dylan Miller 2. Tim and Sarah Fleener 3. Brady Clark 4. Brenna Hubbard 5. Jaedyn Slutz 6. Brenna Hubbard 7. Luke Raudebaugh 8. Emma Peters 9. Brady Clark 10. Kassidy Schakel 11. Kenyon Buckland

12. Vivian Stephenson 13. Tenley Cory Pair Ewe Lambs 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Dylan Miller 4. Darrell Dockter 5. Emma Peters 6. Kassidy Schakel 7. Kenyon Buckland 8. Luke Raudebaugh 9. Vivian Stephenson Group of Three Lambs Emil Hartzell Award 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Kassidy Schakel 4. Dylan Miller 5. Kenyon Buckland Flock – McKerrow Award 1. Jaedyn Slutz 2. Brady Clark 3. Kenyon Buckland 4. Kassidy Schakel 5. Vivian Stephenson Premier Exhibitor Jaedyn Slutz

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

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We want to thank Christi Keeton from Ninnekah, OK for purchasing our flock of Shropshire breeding sheep. You can see her and her sheep all over the South showing nice Shropshire sheep.

We have kept our club lamb ewes and will continue to raise and sell club lambs.

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

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How The States Rated With Number of Registrations Fiscal Year January 1 - December 31 2023

2022

2021

1) Indiana ...............404

1) Indiana ...............347

1) Indiana ...............398

3) Illinois .................260

3) Illinois .................211

3) Illinois .................263

5) Wisconsin...........135

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

2) Ohio....................262 4) Oklahoma...........140

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

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

2) Ohio....................294 4) Missouri..............173

6) Oklahoma...........121

2) Ohio....................384 4) Wisconsin...........136

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

7) Pennsylvania ........86

7) Pennsylvania ........92

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

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

9) Iowa......................53

9) Kansas .................80

8) New York ..............62 10) Iowa......................46

11) New Hampshire....39 12) Tennessee............38 13) Oregon .................36

14) Maryland ..............34 15) Kansas .................33 16) Maine ...................31

17) Delaware ..............19

18) Massachusetts .....19 19) Washington ..........16 20) Minnesota.............15 21) Nevada.................15

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

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

28) Louisiana................3 29) Montana .................3

8) New York ..............78

8) New York ..............85

10) Tennessee............46 10) California ..............71 11) Oregon .................37 11) Massachusetts .....50

12) Maryland ..............37 12) Iowa......................49 13) Minnesota.............49 13) Maine ...................36 14) Maine ...................45 14) New Hampshire....36 15) Oregon .................45 15) Connecticut ..........35 16) Connecticut ..........43 16) Minnesota.............34 17) New Hampshire....39 17) Kansas .................33 18) Tennessee............38 18) Massachusetts .....32 19) Maryland ..............35 19) Nevada.................22 20) Washington ..........32 20) California ..............19 21) Michigan...............25 21) Washington ..........17 22) Delaware ..............22 22) Delaware ..............13 23) Nebraska..............20 23) Michigan...............12 24) Texas....................14 24) Texas....................11 25) Nevada...................9 25) Florida ..................11 26) Idaho ......................8

26) Montana ...............10 27) Montana .................7 27) Nebraska .............10 28) Kentucky ................5 28) Kentucky ................7 29) Louisiana................3

30) Texas......................3

29) Louisiana................5 30) Vermont..................2 30) Arkansas ................2

Total .......................1924

Total .......................1969 Total .......................2285

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Adams Shropshires “Your Foundation For Quality”

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2023 Shropshire Hall of Fame

Jasper Dirlam

Jasper Dirlam

Mooresville, Indiana Nominated by Lee Ann Eizinger Jasper Dirlam had been raising Shropshire sheep from 1963 until his death in 2020. He was a former director of the American Shropshire Registry representing the state of Indiana for several years. He was a member of the Indiana Shropshire Breeders, the Indiana Sheep Breeders Association and the Morgan County Sheep organization. He oversaw several large sheep shows at the Morgan County Fair, where he was Sheep Superintendent, for over 18 years. Jasper and his flock was named the Premier Breeder at the Indiana State Fair for several years, starting about 1970. Jasper received the Oren A. Wright award and the Master Shepherd award by the Indiana Sheep Breeders Association. He was awarded a lifetime pass by the Indiana State Fair in 2015 for his long time exhibiting Shropshire sheep at

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the fair.

Jasper raised high quality Shropshires. He strived to raise sheep that would do well in the showring as well as in the lambing barn.

Jasper sold sheep to lots of 4-H’ers and farmers throughout the state of Indiana over the years and advised on how to care for and manage them to make good quality, productive and healthy sheep. Jasper was a true Shepherd of his flock as well as of the people he helped over the years.

He passed away at age 90 on September 17, 2020, at his home in Mooresville, Ind. surrounded by family. Jasper was born on October 20, 1929 to parents Horace and Josephine Dirlam in Bismarck, North Dakota. They lived on a 320 acre farm near Mennoken, North Dakota until a severe drought caused crop devastation. After two years without any harvest, the family packed up and moved to Indiana, settling on a farm in Bowling Green.

Jasper attended Patrickburg High School, __________________ Shropshire Voice

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

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

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

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

In 2016, Jasper was selected for the Honor Flight honoring his military service. He was a member of the Morgan County Democratic Committee and the American Legion of Coal City. Jasper also had a great love for border collies and always had one riding alongside him in his truck. Jasper was passionate about IU basketball and had season tickets for decades. Jasper was an incredibly caring and generous man; he donated to many causes and charities; he always bought raffle tickets for local fundraisers; and he gave to his church, St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. He also loved to travel and spent much of his time exploring with Ruth and their cherished companions, Jasper’s brother, Jim and sister-in-law Norma.

Jasper loved his family. He and Ruth had two beloved sons, John and Mark, and two grand__________________ February 2024

A young Jasper Dirlam

Jasper Dirlam children that they adored, Lindsay and Matt.

He never missed a track meet, a basketball game, or any other event involving his family.

Jasper never met a stranger and was a gifted conversationalist. At his core, he loved supporting his family, his friends, his neighbors, and those he met through his passion for raising sheep. He truly left an impression on everyone he met and will be remembered for his kind heart, his giving spirit, and his easygoing nature. _______ Page 37

From 1995 but still true today…

GUEST EDITORIAL An Open Letter To All Who Work With Youth Sheep Projects: In the next couple months, young people will be selecting sheep to begin this year’s youth sheep projects. All of us that touch the lives of these young people must keep in mind the intent and purpose of these projects and the impact they have on young people. The development of today’s youth through livestock projects is important to many families.

The reactions, remarks, and ethics that we as adults convey to young people, can influence them for the rest of their lives.

Before starting this year’s livestock project, please sit down with your child and develop goals for the coming year. It is import that the goals include sportsmanship, work ethics, honesty and fun. When the livestock project or attending shows ceases to be enjoyable for the young person, it is time to re-evaluate the purpose of the project.

We are all in the “kid business” of helping to properly develop today’s youth. Let’s all do it in a constructive and honest way.

The following short story is written to make all of us think before we act. The story was written as fiction – let’s all work to keep it fictional.

Thank you and good luck with this year’s

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projects, and let’s all have fun.

Learning By Example

When Tommy was 8 years old his father registered a lamb born December 24, as being born on January 2. His father said to Tommy, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 9 years old, his father bred the family’s flock of purebred ewes with a ram of another breed and registered the lambs as purebreds. His father said to Tommy, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 10 years old, his 4-H leader and county agent tagged and weighed newly purchased lambs a month after the ownership deadline. They both told him, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 11 years old, his parents bought him a registered ewe lamb to show at the county fair and changed the ear tag to their own flock tag. His parents said, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 12 years old, his grandparents bought him a show lamb and left it with the breeder who fed and fit the lamb until the day before the county fair. The breeder and his grandparents said, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 13 years old, his veterinarian issued health papers for sheep he never inspected and that had foot rot and lamb fungus. He said, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 14 years old, his neighbor used an electric animal prod on his lambs to get them to brace. He told Tommy, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 15 years old and after winning the Grand Champion Market Lamb at the county fair, he saw his dad having a beer with the judge and paying the judge $200 for making his son’s lamb champion.

The judge and his father said, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 16 years old, his FFA advisor falsified the numbers on Tommy’s winning sheep proficiency award entry. His advisor said, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

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used Lasix on his market lamb at the state fair to make it weigh into a lighter class. The uncle told Tommy, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy turned 18 years old, his older brother pumped the loin of his lamb at a national sheep show. His brother said, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 19 years old, his entire family was aware of the clenbuterol being given to his market lambs. They told him, “It’s O.K. kid, everybody does it.”

When Tommy was 20 years old, a friend offered him some cocaine. His friend said,

“It’s O.K., everybody does it.”

When Tommy was arrested later that night for using cocaine and called his family to ask them to bail him out of jail, they told him, “How could you have done this disgraceful act to your family, you never learned any of this at home, where did you go wrong?” After hearing of his arrest,Tommy’s 4-H leader, FFA advisor, grandparents, uncle, veterinarian, and neighbors were also shocked.

If there is one thing the adult world can’t stand, it’s a kid that breaks the rules….

By: Larry Mrozinski January 14, 1995

Shropshire Royalty Program The ASRA would like to recognize young girls or boys in 2024 for promoting Shropshires at sheep and agricultural event. Award categories are Bo Peep or Boy Blue, age 5-10; Princess or Prince, age 11-16; and Queen or Ambassador, age 17-21. Introduction of recipients will take place at the Ohio Showcase (National Shropshire Sale) in Greenville, Ohio in May. Applications are due on March 15 and can be found on www.shropshires.org.

2024 Committees of the ASRA Executive &

By Laws Rick Adams – President Mike Elsbury – V. Pres.

Jim Gruenhagen – Past President Becky Peterson – Sec.

Futurity Caleb Fritz – Chair Danny Rogers Jason Heeg Rick Whiting Mark McCabe

Budget & Finance Jim Gruenhagen– Ch Ashley Fuss Becky Peterson

Starter Flock Mike Elsbury – Chair Mandy Curtiss Jared Poynter Rick Whiting Jon Nicholson

Voice, Promotion Charlotte Stephenson – Chair Mary Ann Keck Rinda Maddox Danny Rogers Becky Peterson

Competition Bill Bryant – Chair Rick Whiting Jon Nicholson Mike Elsbury

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Shropshire Royalty Charlotte Stephenson–Ch Ashley Fuss Robin Pardus

Hall of Fame Ashley Fuss – Chair Mandy Curtiss Mike Elsbury Jim Gruenhagen

Junior Sandy Kovacs – Chair MaryAnn Keck Mandy Curtiss Caleb Fritz Taylor Jones Rick Adams

DNA Rick Whiting – Chair Caleb Fritz Bill Bryant Jon Nicholson Jim Gruenhagen

Judging Jon Nicholson–Chair Jason Heeg MaryAnn Keck Jared Poynter Bill Bryant

Breed Standards Rick Adams – Chair Danny Rogers Jon Nicholson Ashley Fuss Rick Whiting Jared Poynter

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BREEDER’S INDEX

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

Adams Shropshires 10828 W 1000 S Rd Bonfield, IL 60913 Cell: (815) 228-2903 radams1976@hotmail.com adamsshropshires.com Anderson Farms Matthew, Christie, Emily & Andrew 15884 W State Hwy NN Grant City, MO 64456 (660) 988-3503 anderson_farms@hotmail.com Facebook.com/AndersonFarms www.anderson-farms.com Askelsen Croft Colin Askelsen 1434 C Ave. Ogden, IA 50212 515-490-3439 caskelsen2000@gmail.com Averill, David Village Farm 115 Cape Cod Hill Rd. New Sharon, ME 04955 (207) 778-9421 saverill48@yahoo.com Avery, Dennis & Nancy Avery Shropshires 151 Beechwood Dr. Bremen, IN 46506 (574) 209-0988 davery@etproducts.com Floyd & Sharon Avery (229) 942-3415 www.averyshropshires.com Barnes, Shane & Kim. SKB Shropshires 1122 Browns Creek Rd. Sycamore, PA 15364 (724) 852-2673 kmbarnes@mail.wvu.edu _______ Page 40

Barnes, Tim & Deb Barnes Farms 5707 Mooney Road Radnor, OH 43066 (740) 494-2125 Cell: (740) 815-2402 troytongrn@gmail.com www.barnesfarms.com Brown, Rob & Ron Clay-Nob Farms 17527 Maple Drive Saegertown, PA 16433 (814) 431-8133 claynob75@gmail.com Bryant, Bill Jr 6838 Bryant Rd. Fredericktown, OH 43019 (740) 398-2053 bbryant4@hotmail.com Calvert Farm Christine Sanders 735 N Perry Hwy Mercer, PA 16137 (724) 974-8208 recalvert5@hotmail.com Curtiss, Mandy Attica Loc-up 1698 Nesbit Rd. Attica, NY 14011 (716) 465-0565 swartzm721@yahoo.com Dirlam, John & Matt 11646 N. Bethesda Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158 (317) 443-2901 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 __________________ Shropshire Voice

Ebert Sheep Farm, Jeff, Christine & Monica Ebert 10015 Flush Rd. St. George, KS 66535 (785) 458-9174 Cell: (785) 458-9174 ebertsheepfarm@gmail.com www.ebertsheepfarm.com Edmondson, Andy Lazy E Ranch 4456 Fruitland Rd Loma Rica, CA 95901 (541)281-2311 sheep00@live.com Elsbury, David, Colleen & Logan, Kaylee 7800 N 250 E Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 435-0628 celsbury68@gmail.com Elsbury, Mike & Karen Elsbury’s Shropshires 5385 E 500 N Greenfield, IN 46140-8939 (317) 326-4461 elsburyfamily@aol.com www.elsburyfarms.com

Fleener, Tim & Sarah 273 South Mountain Rd. Robesonia, PA 19551 (717) 413-5181 fleenerlivestock@gmail.com Facebook/Fleener Livestock Fritz, Caleb 104 Sells Rd. Beech Bluff, TN 38313 (615) 653-0867 caf3r@mtmail.mtsu.edu Fuss, Ashley Greenbrier Acres 12737 Woodsboro Pike Keymar, MD 21757 (240) 405-9383 afuss95@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Greenbrier-Acres Grohmann, Stacy Step Ahead Shrops 994 Step Rd Gilson, IL 61436 Cell: (309) 371-4260 Farm: (309) 876-2364 s_jo6@hotmail.com

Elsbury, Tim & Family Double Doc Farm W 7112 Cherry Hill Dr Adell, WI 53001 262-483-4668 doubledoctim@gmail.com

Gruenhagen, Jim & Donna SS Shrops 7622 Jersey Ridge Road Davenport, IA 52807 (563) 355-6730 ssshrops@gmail.com

Evans, Dave 5884 St Rt 292 West Mansfield, OH 43358 (937) 363-3610 david_evans_5884@hotmail.com

Hardisky, Denise Southern Tier Shropshires 254 E Sullivanville Rd. Horseheads, NY 14845 (570) 687-7967 dmh268@cornell.edu

Flanders, Jerry Flanders & Rachel Flanders 1626 Atlantic Rd Noblesville, IN 46060 317-508-4738 vipdvm2355@gmail.com www.vipclublambs.com __________________ February 2024

Heaton Farms Fred & Pam Heaton Family 622 Fessler Buxton Rd. Russia, OH 45363 (937) 526-3118 heatonfarms@centurylink.net

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Hiemke, Cody Mapleton Mynd Shropshires 1773 Koshkonong Rd. Stoughton, WI 53589 (415) 302-8035 cjhiemke@gmail.com Facebook.com/MapletonMyndShropshires

King, Craig & Andrea Weston King Peiter Shrops 860 CR 315 Taylor, MO 63471 (660) 651-2032 ttwclove@gmail.com

High Life Farms David & Jodi High & Family 3388 McDermott Pond Creek Road McDermott, OH 45652 (740) 259-1907 highlifefarm2000@yahoo.com

Kipp, James & Terri Grey Feather Farm E 5085 Irish Ridge Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (715) 255-8300 info@greyfeatherfarm.com www.greyfeatherfarm.com

Hubbard, Brenna Land Run Shrops 354636 E 750 Rd Cushing, OK 74023 (918) 225-9743 megafarms1@yahoo.com J&R Farm Norbert Jackson & Family 4125 West St Rt 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 JRFarm1977@outlook.com Johnson, Bob & Karen RoKaJo Farm 569 St. Hwy. DD Marshfield, MO 65706 (417) 859-4452 rokajo6@centurytel.net Mary Anne Keck 417-844-589 rokajomaj@gmail.com Kalina Family Sue and Bessie Kalina 35586 Oakville RD SW Albany, OR 97321 (503) 939-0303 skalina26@gmail.com Kemp, Taylor Kemp Shropshires & New Horizons Farm 31522 Kennel Street Macon, MO 63552 (660) 346-0121 Kempshropshires@gmail.com _______ Page 42

Knepp, Don Knepp Shropshires 128 Old Barrington Rd North Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 846-6354 trbear@mc.net knepp-lafollette-shropshires.com Kovacs, Sandy & Victoria Cross Country Shropshires 239 Cunard St. Fulton, OH 43321 (740) 751-3183 sbushatz@gmail.com LaFramboise, Andy, Rebekah & Elizabeth LaFramboise Livestock 16481 Unicorn Rd. Stark City, MO 64866 (503) 580-7430 laframboiselivestock@gmail.com Larimore, Larry & Sharon Triple J Farm 3370 Cattail Branch Road Harrington, DE 19952 302-233-8912 threejfarm@gmail.com Larson Livestock Ashley & Gerry Larson PO Box 454 Tenino, WA 98589 (360) 790-1671 glarson@scattercreek.com __________________ Shropshire Voice

Liskai, Chase Bedrock Acres 7290 W US Highway 6 Gibsonburg, OH 43431 414-340-7957 dino7290@gmail.com

Pence Farms 1083 W. Co. Rd. 61 Tiffin, OH 44883 Mike: (419) 992-4305 Doug: (419) 986-5848 Jay: (419) 992-4701

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

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

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

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

Miller, Bryan 15525 A Motter Station Rd Rocky Ridge, MD 21778 (301) 514-7955 fabm1ll@yahoo.com Moore, Adam MoBo Junction Farms 27568 Morgan Way Greentop, MO 63546 660-676-2825 Facebook.com/MOBOJunctionFarms/ Motter, Jan Lane’s End Farm 12211 W. Rt. 973 Jersey Shore, PA 17740 (570) 398-2078 Mrozinski, Erik 6333 N 600 E Road Rolling Prairie, IN 46371 Cell: (219) 716-4921 emrozins@gmail.com Nicholson Family Sand Meadow Farm 92 Frog Hollow Rd Ellington, CT 06029 (860) 490-7238 sandmeadowfarm@gmail.com facebook.com/sandmeadow __________________ February 2024

Powell, Doris 40405 Route 187 Rome, PA 18837 (570) 247-7316 dorisap@frontiernet.net Reason, Sandra M. High Desert Hay & Livestock PO Box 3819 Tonopah, NV 89049 (775) 482-4191 Roberts, Tim Roberts Farms 29754 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, OK 73093 Cell: (405) 314-3370 timrobertsfarms@gmail.com Rogers, Danny & Cynthia R&G Farm 2435 W. McCracken Road Monrovia, IN 46157 (317) 996-3301 Cell: (317) 358-3260 crogers821@yahoo.com Rueber, Carol & Aimee Rueber Shropshires 2530 280th St Marshalltown, IA 50158 Carol: (319) 231-7626 Aimee: (319) 230-9739 aimeer_@hotmail.com www.freewebs.com/ruebershrops

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Shrum, Lori and Darron New Horizons Farm 31522 Kennel Street Macon, MO 63552 (660)651-8881 Newhorizonsfarm@hotmail.com Slutz, Tom City Limits Sheep Farm P.O. Box 177, 602 S. Main St. LaMoille, IL 61330 Tom: (815) 866-5031 Brad: (815) 766-0584 tcslutz@gmail.com www.citylimitssheepfarm.com

Stephenson, Jon, Charlotte & Vivian Sugar Ridge Ranch E8977 Pierce Hill Rd. Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 774-3151 sugarridgeranch@frontiernet.net www.sugarridgeranch.com Street, Mitch, Brittany, Leila and Landree Street Shropshires 4753 W. 1400 N. Elwood, IN 46036 Mitch: (317) 606-5234 Dennis Avery: (574) 209-0988 Facebook.com/StreetShropshires

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

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

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Webster, William 413 Roosevelt Trail Windham, ME 04062 (207) 831-0608 Weidauer, Greg Rafter W Shropshires 17624 340th Ave Starbuck, MN 56381 (320) 424-2543 Greg.Weidauer@gmail.com Whiting, Rick BWB Farms, Inc. 1779 Green Road Martinsville, OH 45146 (937) 685-2603 Rick.Whiting@cascorp.com

ADVERTISERS ‘ INDEX Adams ............................ 35 Banner............................ 33 Buckland ........................ 27 Curtiss............................ 30 Dirlam ............................ 13 Flanders....................18-19 Fritz................................. 10 _______ Page 44

Fuss ................................. 15 Gruenhagen...Inside Front Hubbard............................9 Indiana Premier............ 20 Merveldt ................................33 Mccabe/Kovacs ...................... 5 Mrozinski........Back cover

No Bull.............................8 Ohio Showcase..............6 Slutz..........................22-23 Stephenson ........Front, 31 Street...............Inside Back Tri-State ......................... 26 Whiting .......................... 25 __________________ Shropshire Voice

We are a little over half-way through our lambing season, and we think things are looking promising for our 2024 lamb crop.

If you are out and about checking out sheep, give us a call and plan on stopping by. We love talking sheep!

Dark Rum Fall Ram Lamb

We look forward to seeing you all at the shows and sales this spring. We expect to have entries at the…

Indiana Premier Sheep Sale Shropshire National Sale Dark Rum Spring Ewe Lamb

The barn is always open!

Street Shropshires

Mitch and Brittany Street and Family, Dennis and Nancy Avery 4753 W. 1400 N. Elwood, IN 46036 317- 606-5234 (Mitch), 574- 209-0988 (Dennis) www.facebook.com/StreetShropshires __________________ _______ February 2024

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Watch for these consignments at our online sale April 23 and possibly Ohio Showcase Sale May 11 March Yearling Ewe Mrozinski 23-32

Yearling Ewe Mrozinski 23-28

3 Fall Ewe Lambs

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