May2010Voice

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May 2010

The ShropShireVoice

2009 National Reserve Grand Champion Ewe

Knepp LaFollette Shropshires

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THANK YOU EDWARD!

Keep an “Eye” on our website as the sales approach!

We would like to wish Edward a mostsuccessful career as he begins his studies

for a Master’s Degree at Mississippi State.

Edward has been a vital part of Rife Shropshires

for ten years. Many of you have gained an appreciation for his enthusiasm to help out when needed. We will

definitely miss his dedication to our program and know he will have no problem

passing for a young Jefferson Davis while in Mississippi.

“Great Genetics Make The Difference”

Randy, Julie, Justin, Melissa, Olivia, Zachary & Ethan Rife2423 Clifton Road, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Only 6 miles south of I-70 (Exit 54)(937) 767-1871 Cell: (937) 603-0535

[email protected] www.r ifeshropshires.com

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~ The ShropShire Voice ~Volume 30, Issue 2 May 2010

Board of DirectorsAmerican Shropshire Registry

Association

Mark McCabe – Pres. (2012) 5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342 (740) 494-2969 [email protected]

Darrell Dockter – V. Pres. (2010) 19411 S. Carpenter Rd. Snohomish, WA 98290 (425) 334-9130 [email protected]

Gary Brockmann (2012) 2011 Blake Road Garden Prairie IL 61038 (815) 544-4515 [email protected]

Re Call (2012) 964 Mohawk Trail Shelburne, MA 01370 (413) 625-2436 [email protected]

Robert Dinsmore (2011) 5842 Broad Run Road Jefferson, MD 21755 (301) 371-4483 [email protected] Cody Hiemke (2010) 2324 Webster St., Apt. B Berkeley, CA 94705-1970 (Family flock is in Wisconsin) (415) 302-8025 [email protected]

Norbert Jackson (2011) 4125 W. State Route 28 Alexandria, IN 46001 (765) 754-7057 [email protected]

Official Publication of The American Shropshire Registry AssociationPublished in the interest of Shropshire Breeders each February, May and October

Becky Peterson, ASRA Secretary Rinda Maddox, Voice Publisher

Robert Johnson (2012) 569 State Highway Marshfield, MO 65706 (417) 859-4452 [email protected] Ralph Lovely (2011) 292 Cold Stream Farm Rd. Madisonville, TN 37354 Cell: (865)-604-5747 Jim Percival (2011) 961 Hoop Road Xenia, OH (937) 374-3371 [email protected]

Tim Roberts (2012) 27954 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, OK 73093 (405) 485-9255 [email protected]

Carol Rueber (2012) 24632 210th Street Sumner, IA 50674 (563) 578-8663 [email protected]

Bill Seals (2011) 2360 B Shafer Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (408) 779-1789 [email protected]

Brad Slutz (2010) 1144 Oxford Circle Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 899-0366 [email protected]

Sandy Cross(2011) 198 Shaws Mill Road Gorham, ME 04038-2233 207-839-8717 [email protected]

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At the Classic we will select our sec-ond Shropshire Junior Ambassador. Our breed’s first Ambassador, Monica Ebert from Kansas, has done a great job. She attended lots of sheep events and promoted Shrop-shires. 2010 is the ninth year for our Shrop-shire Ewe Lamb Fu-turity. It has grown every year since its inception, thanks to the support of our Shropshire breeders. This will be the first year for our yearling ewe futurity. I’m hoping the yearling futurity will be successful. I hope to see many of you at Spring-field, Ill. on June 18 and 19 for the Shropshire breed’s National Sale. The Shropshire breeders of Illinois host a very nice junior show available to all juniors. They also offer showmanship classes and nice prizes. Friday afternoon we have junior events. We will have a skillathon, a ewe lamb class to judge, and watermelon for all. Hope to see and talk to all of you at the spring and summer sales.

Mark McCabe President

Ad rates increase Beginning with the May 2010 issue, the cost to advertise in The Shropshire Voice increased slightly. Both the Finance Com-mittee and the Voice Committee recom-mended this increase due to the rising costs in production and postage. This has been discussed for some time. The Board of Di-rectors approved this action in November. It is understood that The Shropshire Voice is indeed the billboard of the American Shropshire Registry Association. The intent is not to make the magazine a profitable venture but only an effort to close the gap to make the publication more able to afford itself. The rates had not changed since 1996! It continues to be a great resource of con-tact information for members and breeders and is widely requested by people look-ing for information on getting started with Shropshires. The new rates starting with this issue: Quarter page ....$50 Half page ............$75 Full page .............$125

Rates for the full color covers will re-main the same as will spot color and photos charges. Remember to promote your flock, sale entries, equipment or supplies with an ad in The Shropshire Voice!

Spring is finally here! The past week the temperature has been in the 50s and 60s, with little rain. I have been opening the barn up and letting the lambs out back to romp. I love to watch them run and play, In central Ohio we had the re-cord for February snowfall this winter. I know other areas of the U.S. had more snow, but if it didn’t snow in Prospect, Ohio for several years it wouldn’t make me mad. While writing this the Classic Sale at Eaton is less than two months away.

New Member Keith Chamberlain (K&K Corrie-dales and Shropshires) of Ashland, Ohio was inadvertently left out of the list of new members in the last issue.

From the President

We welcome Keith to the ASRA!

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Spring greetings from the Secretary’s desk! By the time this issue is in hand, the registry season will be in full swing. Except for the times I am away from the office to attend the Clas-sic, the All-American or the Spectacular this spring and early summer, I expect work to be turned around within three working days of its re-ceipt in the office, providing there are no issues with the applications. Common situations that create processing delays include: owner of dam is not the applicant or misiden-tification of dam on application show-ing multiple lambings per ewe in a five month period. These are the two most common errors I see but can usually take care of these questions with a call or email. I appreciate your understand-ing and patience while we resolve these questions together. After all, this is the pedigree record and we do want it to be correct. Also, if you have fees due from work done in the past year, it would be ter-rific if you could include them in your next payment. Most of these are just due to the change in the fee schedule from April 1, 2009. I have been very for-giving in sending work out where there are still just a few dollars due because of the fee change but I sure would ap-preciate your efforts to even up your account if necessary. Also, if you “need your papers tomor-row” and wish to fax in an application so that your papers may be hand deliv-ered to a show or sale, please let’s not

forget that someone else’s work might be delayed enough to miss the mail pickup that day while I hurry to remem-ber to put your work in my suitcase.

Understand that these are all friendly comments, as I know how easy it is to make these errors reading barn charts or forgetting to transfer ewes back from the kid’s names be-fore I register my lambs. I, too, have been known to put off registering lambs for one rea-son or another and have had

to make that emergency request. So, I say this in hopes that we’ll all try to do a better job. Also, please try to get your owner-ship transfers done in time enough to meet the requirements of your shows, especially NAILE. Registrations were up by about 100 head in 2009, one of the first increases in awhile so let’s hope the trend continues. Let me take this opportunity to make a correction in financial statement listed in the last issue. Due to a formatting er-ror involved in making the accounting report print in the Voice, there were just three “negative signs” that disap-peared from that report creating an er-ror in the net income for 2009. Where the report showed a profit of $2510.05, it was in fact a loss of $2510.05. The Voice publisher (Rinda) and I regret this error and know to watch out for it next time. The All-American is gearing up for another stupendous show in Lansing, Mich. That show has a huge budget and it is very necessary that every breed

From the Secretary

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contribute funds to make it happen. In an effort to avoid dipping into the general fund, it is necessary to ask for your help, again. You may wish to be a sponsor of a class at the show. The AAJS does the work for us by ordering and labeling these awards and issuing premi-um checks but it still consumes nearly $1000. Look for a Junior Shropshire exhibi-tor at the Classic or the Spectacular so-liciting your donation to help the ASRA meet its commitment. You can help the AAJS directly by purchasing or mar-keting chances on the aluminum truck popper, the hydraulic fitting stand or the basket of Michigan products. Between now and July, you will receive five tick-ets in the envelope with your returned registration work. You may return your ticket money AND stubs to the ASRA office. Remember this entire effort goes

toward the youth involved in the sheep industry. On another note, I have just spent a few days at a sale of “another breed” that I have interest in. While there, I helped with some clerical tasks and ran into a visiting Shropshire breeder. Af-ter quite a long chat, we agreed that as much as we all enjoy our sheep, their care and the associated pitfalls, it is re-ally the friendships we make along the way, and our families that are involved in this with us, that maintain high impor-tance. These friendships extend outside of our own little circles and are often life-long and it is imperative to remem-ber “why we do this.” Let’s have a good spring and summer show and sale season. I look forward to chatting with you when we meet. I thank you all for helping to make the Shropshire a good breed to promote.

JIM & DONNAGRUENHAGEN

7622 Jersey Ridge RoadDavenport, Iowa 52807

[email protected](563) 355-6730

Lambs out of these stud rams(CLSF Fine ‘N’ Dandy, Rife’s Raging Bull, Avery’s Geronimo & SS Shrops Lucky)

are heading to Eaton, Ohio and Springfield, Illinois.Come take a look!

Breeding quality Shropshires as Shrop Sisters since 1992 • Our entire flock is RR & QR and spider free

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The Ohio Shropshire Sheep Associa-tion is again sponsoring the season’s kick-off event. 2010 marks the 11th Shrop-shire Classic to be held in Eaton, Ohio May 7 and 8. Banner Sale Management will see to the sale details. The Shrops will show and sell in Bruner Arena at the Preble County Fairgrounds. A few changes have been made to this year’s event. Sale sheep will be exhibited first thing Friday morning as the first breed of the day. Kyle Thayer of Cum-mington, Mass. will officiate over the Shropshire show. Ewes will show first, starting with the younger classes. All sheep will be shown slick-shorn and will be guaranteed “spider-free” (genotype NN). All rams will be either QR or RR. Sale day Saturday begins at 8 a.m. with the special class for yearling ewes pur-

chased by youth buyers at the Classic in 2009. The preview of the sale sheep follows. Ewes only will be displayed in “wether racks” by class in the order they were placed. Prospective buyers will be able to give them a good inspection at this time. Snacks and beverages will be available during this social event. The Shropshire Classic Sale will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday May 8. 2010 Futurity-nominated lambs will be offered. There will be an excellent selection of rams and ewes offered. Sheep purchased at this sale have had a history of going on and doing well for their new owners. Both of the 2009 futurity winners were purchased at this sale last year. Auction-eers Gary Saylor and Danny Westlake, both of Ohio, will sell the sale. It is hoped that the sale will be webcast with real-time internet bidding supplied by DV Auction. This service is sponsored by the Ohio Sheep and Wool Program. Buyers unable to attend in person should be able to watch the action and bid online. Check out www.DVAuction.com for information on internet bidding. Just be aware that internet buyers must register ahead and supply bank informa-tion in order to bid. Approval may take some time so please plan ahead. Several other breeds will be selling at separate sales on the same grounds on Saturday. There should be ample trans-portation available to several areas of the country if you are unable to attend in person. For a catalog, contact The Banner at 309-785-5058 or see www.bannersheepmagazine.com. Contact David High at 740-259-1907 regarding other aspects of the event. See you there!

11th Annual Shropshire Classic

Visit www.sydell.com to:•See live video on goat and sheep

equipment •Order on-line •Check monthly specials

•See show schedule •Ask for catalog

Pre-order for pick-up at Eaton, Springfield & Sedalia

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Complete Sale Catalog will appearin the April issue of The Banner.

P.O. Box 500 • Cuba, IL 61427309/785-5058

www.bannersheepmagazine.com

SHROPSHIRESHROPSHIRESHROPSHIREClassicClassic

Crago Family sold their2nd Late February Ewe Lamb to

Sean Bryant, OH.

High Life Farm sold their 1st PlaceIntermediate February Ewe Lamb to

Kaitlyn Whiting, OH.

MAY 7 & 8 • EATON, OHIOBruner Arena, Preble County Fairgrounds

BE PART OF A GREAT OHIO WEEKEND!

– NOTE NEW START TIME! –SHOW: FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M.Judge: Kyle Thayer, Cummington, Massachusetts

SALE: SATURDAY, 10:30 A.M.Auctioneers: Danny Westlake & Gary Saylor, Ohio

SALE HEADQUARTERS:Holiday Inn, Richmond, IN

765/966-7511Block code is Sheep Sale.Book now for special rate!

All Shropshireswill sell

slick-sheared!

Salesponsoredby the OhioShropshire

SheepAssociation.

BETHERE!

THE 2009 NATIONAL FUTURITY WINNERS SOLD INLAST YEAR’S SALE! EACH TIED FOR FIRST PLACE!

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Michael L. Anderson346N 1600E, Paxton, IL 60957 (217) 379-3189

Congratulations to the Wayne Brooks family

Watch for our consignments to the

Shropshire Classic and Shropshire Spectauclar

on purchasing our 2007 IL. State

Fair Champion

Ram

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January Ram Lamb

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Consigned at the Classic in Ohio!

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The Illinois Shropshire Association is hosting the National Show and Sale this summer. Make your plans now to attend this event at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on June 18 and 19. Banner Sale Management sees to the details of the Show and Sale. Rick Adams, as president of the group, oversees all of the events activities. As before, there are other breeds holding events there on the grounds of the Il-linois State Fair. The show will be judged by Dan Spil-de of Stoughton, Wis., starting at 8 a.m. on Friday. All Shropshires will show and sell slick-shorn. Buyers will be able to view consignments from the following classes: Yearling Rams, Fall ram Lambs, Early Spring Ram Lambs, Late Spring Ram Lambs, Yearling Ewes, Fall Ewe Lambs, Early Spring Ewe Lambs, Inter-mediate Spring Ewe Lambs, and Late Spring Ewe Lambs. Consignors are invited to nominate their ewe lamb entries for the 2010 Shropshire Futurity Program. Hopefully, consignors will also have the opportu-nity to have their entries scanned by ul-trasound by Wisconsin ASRA Director Cody Hiemke. Cody is gathering data on rib eye area, etc. as a service to con-signors and buyers alike. A junior show is held at the same time as the sale show and is open to any junior Shropshire exhibitor. Class-es will be held for Fall and Spring Ram Lambs, Yearling Ewes, Fall and Spring Ewe Lambs and Showmanship. There is also a special class for Yearling Ewes that were purchased as Futurity Ewe Lambs at the 2009 Shropshire Spectacular. The classes are held along with the judging

of the sale sheep with the classes be-ing interspersed. The Illinois Shropshire Breeders Association sponsors this junior event with the help from the American Shropshire Registry Associa-tion. New this year will be a Shropshire Market Lamb Class sponsored by Don Knepp of Barrington, Ill. First Place in this class is guaranteed $100. Lambs will be classified prior to this judging. Junior show coordinator Megan Mumm does not require pre-entries for this junior show but would appreciate hearing of your intentions to participate. Call her at 217-687-2874 or email [email protected] Following the showing of the sheep, Youth Committee of the ASRA intends

A “Spectacular” Event coming in June

1300 S. Hwy 75 – P.O. Box 188Pipestone, MN 56164

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Information: (507) 825-4211Fax: (507) 825-3140

2010 Catalog

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to conduct a small judging contest for the juniors. There are also intentions of a sheep skillathon and a clinic held for juniors to assist with the skills needed in preparing Shropshire heads and legs for the show ring. There will also be snacks available to the junior exhibitors after the show. Rounding out Friday’s activities is a catered banquet for Shropshire buyers and consignors. This will be held at 6 p.m. in the junior building on the fairgrounds. Juniors present will have an opportunity to sign up for a drawing for a $50 sale credit to be used toward the purchase of a Shropshire at the sale. A highlight at the banquet will be the live auction of small sheep related crafts or other items. The proceeds from this fun time will be split between the Spectacular Junior Show and the ASRA’s portion of the support of the All-American Junior

Show. Banquet attendees are encour-aged to bring an item to sell in this sale to help support both endeavors. More information regarding the banquet will be forthcoming. Saturday begins promptly at 9 a.m. with the National Shropshire Sale. Curt Overcash will be doing the auction honors. Efforts are also afoot toward webcasting this sale. Check back with the Shropshire website or Banner Sale Management for information on this service. Sale catalogs will be printed in the May issue of The Banner and also will be mailed and can be found online at www.bannersheepmagazine.com There is a great variety of motels available in the area, not far from the sale grounds. Springfield is located in central Illinois and is a good place to visit the various Abraham Lincoln at-tractions. See you there!

Ph: (740) 494-2125, Fax: (740) 494-29135707 Mooney Road, Radnor, OH 43066e-mail: [email protected]: www.barnesfarms.com

BARNESFARMS

CongratulationsSean Bryant and Ashley Fuss

on your 2nd and 7th place Futurity ewe lambspurchased from us at the 2009 Classic!

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An American Shropshire Legacy Continues to Look Toward the Future

The Groverman Shropshire flock was founded by Bernard Groverman in 1934 in Petaluma, California. Bernard’s son, Fred, continues this tradition.

In 1950, Bernard, foreseeing the need for larger and open-faced Shropshires, was the first breeder in the western United States to import an English ram in many decades. Bernard passed away before the progeny of this ram were born. But his wife, Ida, and son continued this Shropshire tradition.

Above: circa 1953, at left, Fred holding two sons of Groverman’s imported “California New Type 2” while, at right, California New Type 2 looks on.

The Groverman Flock is the result of more than 60 years of selection for growth and true Shropshire breed type. In 1992 Fred closed the flock to outside influence, except for imported New Zealand semen in 2002 and English semen in 2008. In 1996 Fred incorporated ultrasound evaluation for loin muscle area into his selection scheme, and EPDs in 2009. In 2008, Cody Hiemke purchased 35 Groverman ewes, starting the Mapleton Mynd flock, and will continue the tradition based on very similar selection criteria. Both of these flocks are in transition. Fred is looking to reduce from the 100+ ewes currently in the Groverman flock. The 50+ ewe Mapleton Mynd flock is preparing for its move to Wisconsin in 2010. Contact us if you’re interested in a package of ewes. Or, let us know if you’re interested in an elite ram. We both believe this is the best way to input new genetics into your flock.

F&P Groverman Shropshires, Fred Groverman, [email protected] Mapleton Mynd Shropshires, Cody Hiemke, [email protected]

























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Elsbury 1185, NNQR

Visit our website before the sale to view pictures of

the sheep!

She is one of 4 Yearling ewes we plan to take to the Ohio Classic.

At least two ewe lambs & a ram lamb will be offered as well.

ElsburyFarms.com

El buryshropshires5385E 500N

Greenfield, IN 46140(317) 326-4461

Premier Breeder IN State Fair 1993-2009Premier Exhibitor IN State Fair 1995-2009

Mike &Karen Elsbury

& Family

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What are your plans for Septem-ber 2011? You might want to consider scheduling a trip to New England to take in the 2011 National Shropshire Show at the Big E. This proposal was first offered to the ASRA in the spring of 2009 by the Big E, otherwise known as Eastern States Expo-sition or ESE. The New England Shropshire Asso-ciation jumped on board with its support the fol-lowing September. Last November, the ASRA Board of Directors accepted the proposal. This presents a new oppor-tunity for the Shropshire breeders and exhibitors of the more central districts to showcase the breed in a new loca-tion. The Big E is located in West Spring-field, Mass. and is the ninth largest fair in the country. It is one of the few privately owned, financially strong, ex-positions. It typically runs for 17 days, opening in 2011 on Sept. 16 and running through Oct. 2. Meat breeds are exhib-ited during Week 1 from Sept. 16 to 23. Wool breeds are shown during Week 2. Shropshires will have the choice of ei-ther Saturday or Sunday and will have first priority in the schedule. A judge will be selected from a list provided by the ASRA. Shropshires will be shown slick shorn at the Big E in 2011. A possible premium scale, larger than the North American, has been pro-posed. ESE provides all class ribbons and Premier Exhibitor/Breeder Awards. The

Agricultural Department at The Big E is overseen by former Shropshire breeder, Donna Woolam. Debra Hopkins, Ex-ecutive Secretary of the Continental

Dorset Club, serves as the Sheep Superintendent. Both will make sure that your Big E Sheep Show experience will be a good one. The Mallary Livestock Complex is the largest in-door livestock facility in New England and boasts an adjacent exhibitor

camping area. Exhibitors will receive a full compliment of passes. Camping/RV permits are available at $10 per night. Entry fees for animals are very affordable. Banquet facilities and meeting rooms are easily available on the grounds. There are several motels in the area. The New England Shropshire Associ-ation is enthusiastic about this opportu-nity. The group is currently investigating different meal venues for a Shropshire get-together. There are plans for fund raisers, of course, to help with this show’s activities. Also, there are other attractions in the area. The possibil-ity of some organized day trips, say to the Basketball Hall of Fame or Yankee Candle, is very strong. Boston and the seacoast are less than 100 miles. The Maine coastline, the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire are also within a short drive. For more information about The Big E, go to www.thebige.com

Visit New England for 2011 National Shropshire Show at the Big E

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We truly appreciate all your thoughts and prayers for us this past year. It has

meant so much to us and progress is being made each and every day.

Bob & Karen Johnson & Family569 State Hwy DD, Marshfield, MO 65706417-859-4452 • [email protected]

Grandparents

Hunter Boyd Keckborn December 2, 2009

to Jason and Mary Anne Keck

Mallory Ann Johnsonborn February 18, 2010

to Russ and Molly Johnson

These new “lambs” are definitely keepers!Look for our entries at the Ohio Classic, The Spectacular and Midwest. Our entries will be out of Sugar Sam, our 3D ram

and one of our own rams. We are looking forward toattending these events this year.

are pleased to introduce our

Newest shepherds

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Majors09-1143– Sired by “2-WAY” RRNN – He puts it all together! Don’t miss him at the Ohio Sale!

Champion Wether Dam. She’s produced outstanding females.

Purchased from Dave High.

Adams Shrops 04-45– “2-WAY” Not handsome… but he puts some flat

out good show lambs on the ground! 1st place at MI State Fair

Joe and Cheryl Majors—Milan MI734-439-5651 or 734-478-0438

Check out our website majorsclublambs.com

Watch for Shrop lambs in our Club Lamb Sale

April 10th

MajorsShow Lambs

Registered Shrops & Crossbred Club Clubs

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The inaugural Stars of Louisville Shropshire Sale was such a success last November that ASRA Board of Direc-tors has opted to hold another sale at NAILE in 2010. The sale committee will consist of the following people: Chair Randy Rife, Mark McCabe, Jim Brandt, Bob Johnson, Steve Majchrzak and Man-ager Becky Peterson. Like last year, a tentative list of 20 or more entries will be required by the June board meeting in order to proceed with plans. Breeders are encouraged to offer one to two elite females. Entry forms will be available by Aug. 1st from the ASRA office or on www.shropshires.org and are due by Sept. 1. Entry fees will remain at $50 per head to ensure quality. We hope to offer space for one photo per entry in the catalog which will be mailed with the Voice in early October and will also be available on the website. A 10 a.m. time slot has been re-

quested of the NAILE show commit-tee. Ewe lambs sold in the sale can be nominated by the breeder to the 2011 Yearling Ewe Futurity. Interstate health charts with Kentucky entry permits will be required for all consigned animals. The usual sale guarantees will apply. A 10% commission will be charged on the gross sale amount. Settlement checks will be issued to consignors and trans-ferred papers to buyers within 30 days of the sale. The 2009 sale reported a $977 aver-age on 19 head. This was the highest av-erage of the day’s sales. Several entries were later shown in the junior or open show at NAILE. All of the ewe lambs were nominated to the 2010 Yearling Ewe Futurity. Junior buyers purchased 11 animals. If you have an interest in selling or purchasing elite Shropshire females, you should save the date: Sat-urday, Nov. 13, 2010! Help maintain the pace!

Stars of Louisville Sale will return to 2010 NAILE activities

Ewes are lined up for viewing before the start of the inaugural Stars of Louisville Sale.

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The American Shrop-shire Registry Associa-tion will again offer to all Shropshire breed-ers the opportunity

to promote their flock in a unique way on the homepage of the Shropshire web page, www.shropshires.org. An auction will be held at the Shrop-shire Spectacular Banquet June 18, for the ad space for the months of August 2010 through July 2011. Shropshire Center Stage is the first thing viewed by visitors to the website, providing effective advertising and pro-motion for your Shropshire flock. Purchasers of this exclusive space are encouraged to share with visitors to the site the story of their Shropshire flock, including a history of their involvement

Put Your Flock on Center Stage!

Melvin Family ShropshiresCome check out our

Classic & Great Lake entries!

Mrozinski 29RChampion Ram

2009 NaileJunior Show

John Melvin9347 White Oak RoadMount Sterling, Ohio

43143Hm: 740-437-7443Cell: 740-207-0789

with Shropshires, family notes, flock in-formation, etc. Up to four pictures may be included. The minimum bid for the coveted space is $75 and the sky is the upper limit! Payment must be made the evening of the auction. Be sure to take advantage of this special opportunity. Be in attendance at the Spectacular banquet and be ready for spirited bid-ding to secure one of these spaces for yourself. Put yourself and your flock on “Shropshire Center Stage!”Bid-even if you can’t attend! If you are unable to attend the ban-quet but still want the opportunity to bid on the Center Stage, you can submit a bid to Secretary Becky Peterson or ask your district director, or a friend to bid for you.

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Illinois ShropshireAssociation News

The Illinois Shropshire Association board met Feb. 21 in Bloomington with five board members present for a lun-cheon meeting. They discussed and finalized plans for the upcoming Spec-tacular. The junior show will have five classes, plus futurity and showmanship. Class

sponsors are needed at $30 per sponsorship. If you are interested, con-tact Megan Mumm at 217-687-2874 or email:

[email protected]. Junior show exhibi-

tors do not have to preregister for the Friday show, but they are asked

to let Megan Mumm know by Thursday how many will be participating. There are plans to also have a mar-ket lamb class that will be sponsored by Don Knepp with a first place of $100. Following the banquet on the grounds Friday evening, an auction will be held with funds going to support the junior activities. Half the proceeds will go the All-American and the other half with go to the Spectacular Junior Show. “We want people to bring things to be auctioned,” said Rick Adams, presi-dent of the Illinois Shropshire Asso-ciation. “Sheep trinkets, arts and crafts, baskets are all welcome.” The Illinois Association will ask the National Board to make the 2011 Spec-tacular a double points show for the Yearling Ewe Futurity Class and not be limited to yearlings purchased at the Spectacular.

MARK, MARILYN, JANICE AND ANDREW McCABE5154 Nickelson Road, Prospect, Ohio 43342

(740) 494-2969 Email: [email protected]

Selling Lambs at the sales and all ewe lambs will be

futurity nominated.

Also selling privately at the farm.

McCabe’s 0901sold to Bollinger of Penn. in 2009

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Check out our websitewww.mccabeshropshires.com

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Show ReportsHouston Livestock Show

Judge: Evan SnyderRam Lamb 1. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK 2. Silvertop Farm/Steichen Family, Ponca City, OK 3. Silvertop Farm/Steichen Family, Ponca City, OKFour To Six Tooth Ram 1. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OKChampion Ram Timothy Roberts, Washington, OKReserve Champion Ram Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK (Ram Lamb)Ewe Lamb

1. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OK 2. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK 3. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OKTwo-Tooth Ewe 1. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OK 2. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK 3. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OKFour to Six Tooth Ewe 1. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK 2. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OK 3. Silvertop Farm/Steichen Family, Ponca City, OKChampion Ewe Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OK (Ewe Lamb)Reserve Champion Ewe Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK (Ewe Lamb)Pair of Ram Lambs 1. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK 2. Silvertop Farm/Steichen Family, Ponca City, OK, Silvertop Farm/ Steichen Family, Ponca City, OKPair of Ewe Lambs 1. Dalton Hicks, Stillwater, OK 2. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK 3. Kory Mullins, Clute, TXBest Pair of Sheep 1. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK 2. Silvertop Farm/Steichen Family, Ponca City, OK, Silvertop Farm/ Steichen Family, Ponca City, OKExhibitor’s Flock

6471 Miller Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025(618) 656-5388 • cell: (618) 581-3554

Call for a fee catalog or visitwww.ketchamsheepequipment.com

Last Chance!A limited quantity of 125th T-Shirts and Sweatshirts will be available at the Classic. Also a few lapel pins and NAILE exhibitor awards still avail-able. If you missed getting yours last year, this will be your last chance!”

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1. Timothy Roberts, Washington, OK 2. Silvertop Farm/Steichen Family, Ponca City, OK, Silvertop Farm/ Steichen Family, Ponca City, OK

Pennsylvania Farm ShowJudge: Jim Hefner, Lima, OH

Yearling Ram 1. Steve Spayd, Hemlock Hollow Farm, Manheim, PA 2. Steve Spayd, Hemlock Hollow Farm, Manheim, PA 3. Benjamin Shughart, Carlisle, PAEarly Spring Lamb 1. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PA 2. Mindy Stoops-Irvine, Misty Lane Farms, West Sunbury, PA 3. Shane Raffensperger, Manheim, PALate Spring Ram Lamb 1. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA 2. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA 3. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PA Pair of Ram Lambs 1. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA 2. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PAChampion Ram 1. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PAReserve Champion Ram 1. Mindy Stoops-Irvine, Misty Lane Farms, West Sunbury, PA Yearling Ewe 1. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PA 2. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PA 3. Steve Spayd, Hemlock Hollow Farm, Manheim, PAPair of Yearling Ewes 1. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PA

2. Steve Spayd, Hemlock Hollow Farm, Manheim, PA 3. Shane Raffensperger, Manheim, PAFall Ewe Lamb 1. Steve Spayd, Hemlock Hollow Farm, Manheim, PAEarly Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA 2. Steve Spayd, Hemlock Hollow Farm, Manheim, PA 3. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA Late Spring Ewe Lamb 1. Doris Powell, Rome, PA 2. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA 3. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PAPair of Ewe Lambs 1. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA 2. Doris Powell, Rome, PA 3. Steve Spayd, Hemlock Hollow Farm, Manheim, PAChampion Ewe 1. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PAReserve Champion Ewe 1. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA Breeder’s Young Flock 1. Doris Powell, Rome, PA 2. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA 3. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PAPen of Lambs 1. Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA 2. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PAFlock 1. Denise Hardisky, Rocky Meadows Farm, Nicholson, PA 2. Steve Spayd, Hemlock Hollow Farm, Manheim, PA 3. Shane Raffensperger, Manheim, PAPremier Breeder Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PAPremier Exhibitor Derick Bollinger, Manheim, PA

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2009 ASRA StatsCategory QuantityAnnual Junior Dues ............................ 117Annual Senior Dues ........................... 168Life Memberships ................................. 21Registrations ......................................2433Transfers .............................................1002Duplicate Papers .................................. 21Extended Pedigrees ................................2Futurity Nominations ........................ 106Rush Fees (Reg & Transfers) .............. 43Rename Sheep ........................................5

Top 10 Registering BreedersBreeder # headRandy & Julie Rife, OH ......................... 89Mike Elsbury & Family .......................... 48F.W. Heaton, OH ................................... 39Morgan Cabaniss, OK .......................... 37F.&P. Groverman, CA ............................ 36Glenn High & Family, OH .................... 34Schoolhouse Shrops, OH .................... 33Highlife Farm, OH ................................. 31City Limits Sheep Farm, IL .................. 30Brianna Brockmann, IL ........................ 28

ASI Genetics The ASI Regional Genetics Confer-ence will be held July 10 & 11, 2010 at Riverwood Farms in Powell, Ohio. This event will be offered in conjunction with the 2010 Ohio Sheep Day. Keynote speakers include: Dr. Dave Thomas (University of Wisconsin), Dr. Dave Notter (Virginia Tech), Dr. Kreg Leymaster (U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE), and Dr. Charles Parker (Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University). Dr. Notter will conduct a session, Understanding EPDs, which will be valu-able for Shropshire breeders interested in NSIP. For more information or for a bro-chure visit: http://www.ohiosheep.org/Events/10SheepDayBrochure.pdf

ShropShire Show:5:00 P.M. Wednesday

ShropShire Sale:saturday Morning

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The 2010 All-American Junior Sheep Show is going to be held at Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing, Mich. from July 2-4, 2010. The All-American is the premier junior breeding sheep show in the country. The breeds participating this year are: Polled Dorsets, Horned Dor-sets, Hampshires, Southdowns, Cheviots, Columbias, Shrop-shires, Oxfords, Montadales, Shetlands, Natural Coloreds and Dor-pers. Also, the All-American welcomes a new breed, Romneys, to the show. Several meat breeds will feature slick shorn classes once again this year at the All-American. Judges for this year’s event will be Jeremy Etzler, South Solon, Ohio and Jacob Reister, Washougal, Wash. If you have never attended an All-American Junior Show please make plans to attend this very special event! It is much more that just a sheep show, as there are several activities for the whole family. The show features a lamb camp

for the young sheep owners, a 3-on-3 basketball tourney for the exhibitors, a sheep skillathon competition, a sheep judging contest, family pool party, free pizza and cookout dinners for exhibitors and their families, a team showmanship competition, wool show for all breeds,

promotional contests for ex-hibitors featuring a new power point presentation category and an adult photography cat-

egory, a college scholarship program for older exhibitors, and much more! With the All-American being in Michi-gan this year, the Michigan Sheep Breed-ers and Michigan State University have been very active in helping out with the organization of the show and getting ad-ditional sponsorship. A big THANK-YOU goes out to them for all their help! This year, an ice cream cherry and apple pie social is being planned on Friday for exhibitors and their families, and Satur-day and Sunday complimentary breakfasts along with a cookout Saturday evening.

All-American in East Lansing, Mich.

Juniors gather for a photo at the 2009 All-American Junior Sheep Show at Greenville, Ohio.

New Deadline!May 20

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A tour of the Michigan State Univer-sity Campus and their ag facilities has been set-up for Thursday afternoon. Pre-reservations will be needed for the tour. Look for more information and make reservations on the show’s entry forms. Camping is available next to the live-stock pavilion for a nominal fee. Room blocks have been reserved at the follow-ing area hotels: Fairfield East Inn, 2335 Woodlake Drive, Okemos, MI 48864, Phone: (517) 347-1000 and Candlewood Suites, 3545 Forest Rd., Lansing, MI 48910, Phone: (517) 351-8181. NEW: Entries close May 20. Please be aware of this new date as it will assist in pre-show organization. Check out the All-American Website: www.allameri-canjuniorshow.com for entry and fur-ther information. The All-American Junior Show Com-mittee has three major fundraising ac-tivities that are held to help raise fund-ing for this special junior show. One is a second year activity to be held during the May Ohio Sale Weekend. The All-American Junior Show committee will be hosting a spaghetti supper once again on Friday evening. Following is informa-tion on these activities and the show would certainly appreciate your support in these fundraising efforts:

The All-American will be held in East Lansing, Michigan in 2010. Don’t miss the fun!

All-American Gift Basket Silent Auction

Gift Baskets will be on display during the duration of the All-American Show for bidding. Bidding will close on Sunday, July 4 at noon. Basket donations would be greatly appreciated. Just bring them to the show in East Lansing!

All-American Junior ShowRaffle Tickets

Cost $5 each or 5 for $20. 1st Prize: Alumline Popper; 2nd Prize: Shear-Delite Hydraulic Trimming Stand; 3rd Prize: Two Michigan Edible Product Baskets. Tickets are available at the Continental Dorset Club Office, P.O. Box 506, North Scituate, RI 02857. Many sponsoring breeds mail out raffle tickets with their office work and annual dues notices so when you see them PLEASE lend your support! Final drawing will take place July 4. Need not to be present to win.

All-American Junior ShowSpaghetti Supper Fundraiser

Friday, May 7, 2010(During the May Ohio Sale Weekend)

Buffet dinner served 5-7 p.m. Take out containers available. $10 adults; $6 chil-dren under 12. Held at Preble County Fairgrounds, Poultry Building, Eaton, Ohio. Special door prizes. Come and support the All-American Junior Show.

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The American Shropshire Registry As-sociation will award two scholarships to students planning to enroll in a post-sec-ondary, under-graduate program (University, College, Junior College, Vocational/Technical School) during the 2010-2011 academic year. These scholarships are not intended for use of graduate studies. Both scholarships will provide $400. Each will be apportioned in two equal stipends during the academic year. High school seniors or students cur-rently enrolled in an under-graduate pro-gram are eligible to apply. The applicant must be directly involved with Shropshire sheep. Previous scholarship winners are ineligible. Selection criteria will include the ap-plicant’s scholastic record, leadership, extra-curricular activities and involvement with the sheep industry, and in particular, the Shropshire breed. An official transcript of all high school and college work completed must accom-

pany the application. The applicant should have two letters of recom-mendation forwarded to the office of The American Shropshire Registry Asso-ciation. Forms are provided for these letters. An applica-tion will not be considered complete until the letters of recommendation are received. The evaluator should comment on the ap-plicant’s academic ability, leadership skills, involvement with extra-curricular activities and involvement with the sheep industry. The completed application, available online at shropshires.org, official transcripts of all high school and college work com-pleted and two letters of recommendation must be returned by JUNE 1, 2010 to Mark A. McCabe, President, American Shropshire Registry Association, 5154 Nickelson Road, Prospect, Ohio 43342.

17th Annual Shropshire Scholarships

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Jeff, Kerri, Christine & Monica Ebert10015 Flush Rd - St. George, KS 66535

(H) 785-494-2436 (C) 785-458-9174 Email: [email protected]

EBERT SHEEPFARM

Also breeders of slick shorn Dorsets, Suffolks and Hampshires.

Watch for our consignment to the 2010 Midwest Stud Ram Sale!

See our show flock at: • All-American Junior Show

• Nebraska State Fair • Kansas State FairTulsa State Fair • NAILE Junior Show

Thanks to all of our buyers at our 39thannual Production and Club Lamb Sale!

2nd place late Shropshire ewe lamb

at 2009 Midwest Stud Ram Sale

Sold toRandy Smith, Kentland, IN

for $450.

The American Shropshire Registry Association will sponsor a Shropshire yearling ewe futurity as part of the fu-turity system in 2010. The nominated ewe lambs purchased in 2009 by junior exhibitors and the ewe lambs nomi-nated in the NAILE sale will be eligible for the yearling futurity. The NAILE sale ewe lambs will not need to be renomi-

nated by the junior exhibitor. All others will need to be renominated by April 1, 2010. The year 2010 will be the first year for the yearling ewe futurity. A complete set of rules for the Yearling Ewe Futurity is available here. Questions can be directed to Mark Mc-Cabe 740-494-2969 or [email protected].

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Junior Show17th Annual

July 2-4, 2010 ~ Michigan State UniversityHeast Lansing, Michigan H

Featuring Shropshires and 12 other popular breeds

H Competition for: HH Breeding sheep H Market lambsH Showmanship H Promotional contestsH Wool H Top gun awardH Sheep skill-a-thon H Judging Contest

H Fun events for entire family H• 3-on-3 basketball tournament •All-American Lamb Camp

• Pie & Ice Cream •Pool Party •Raffle PrizesShropshires purchased at summer sales eligible!

Shropshires must be slick shorn!Double points for Shropshire Ewe Lamb Futurity!

NeW DeADLINe! Entries must by postmarked by MAY 20(641) 942-6402

www.allamericanjuniorshow.comFor premium list and entry blanks:

$5$20per

ticket

5 tickets/1st Prize – alumline Popper truck topper2nd Prize –Shear-Delite Hydraulic Trimming Stand3rd Prize – Two Michigan edible product baskets

For tickets, contact ASRA Secretary Becky Peterson

Raffle

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By Mark McCabe

The American Shropshire Association in effort to get junior members more interested and involved, have again de-cided to have a Shropshire Ewe Lamb Futurity for 2010. This 9th Futurity will not only enhance the junior members ability to purchase extremely high qual-ity breeding stock but will also make it more beneficial for the breeders to con-sign their very best animals. The rules of the futurity are relatively simple and are outlined here. You can buy a top quality ewe lamb at one of the designated sales that has been nominat-ed for the futurity, exhibit the lamb at the shows you normally attend and then send in your results on the point record form. A junior can add a top quality fe-male to his or her flock, and possibly

win back a sizable premium. The 2010 designated sales will in-clude: the Shropshire Classic at Eaton, Ohio; the Shropshire Spectacular at Springfield, Ill.; and Shropshire Midwest Stud Ram Sale at Sedalia, Mo.

CONSIGNOR RULES 1. Entries are open to all ewe lambs born Sept. 1, 2009, thru March 31, 2010. 2. A nomination fee of $20 is required and payable to The American Shropshire Registry Association. Payment of nomi-nation fees must also be made prior to the sale of the animal. 3. Each ewe lamb must be properly identified, according to the registration certificate. Futurity ewe lambs will be recorded by their scrapie tag number and paint branded with an F before en-tering the sale ring. A representative of the National Junior Committee

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or Shropshire Board will do the scrapie tag recording. 4. Each ewe lamb must conform and abide by the rules and regulations of the individual sale to which it is consigned. All normal en-try and commission fees will apply. 5. The American Shropshire Registry Association will not be responsible and shall be held harmless for any disputes and/or disagreements between buyers and sellers.

EXHIBITOR RULES 1. Up to date paid membership in the junior Shropshire Breed Association. 2. Not more that 21 years of age at the date of the NAILE in November. 3. Junior member must be at least 5 years of age with no partnerships or joint registrations. 4. Ewe lambs and points earned in the futurity are not transferable to any other person, nor are the points from one lamb to another. 5. Ewe lambs are to be registered to individuals only, no and family, no partner-ships, and no joint registrations. 6. No futurity entrant can compete with more than two ewe lambs. Total points earned by two ewe lambs may not be combined into one lamb’s total. 7. Junior members must exhibit their own lamb within a class. If they have two lambs in the same class, another junior member may exhibit the second lamb. 8. If an exhibitor that owns a lamb is not present at the respective show, futu-rity points are not eligible and should not be submitted. 9. Premiums – Based on percentages of the total amount of money collected for Futurity entries. First ____ 20% Sixth ____7% Second _ 15% Seventh _6% Third ___ 12% Eighth ___5% Fourth __ 10% Ninth ___4% Fifth ____ 8% Tenth ___3%

Five per-cent will be divided by all fu-turity entries that have sent in at least 3 point cards and not placed in the top 10. Premiums and awards will be presented in November at the NAILE after the Ju-nior Shropshire Show. Additional recogni-tion for the exhibitors and breeders will appear in the Shropshire Voice and on the Shropshire website 10. Five percent will also be saved as a base to start the 2010 Shropshire Yearling Ewe Futurity.

POINT SCORING 1. A point card must be filled out for each show and forwarded to Mark Mc-Cabe, 5154 Nickelson Road, Prospect, Ohio 43342 within 14 days of the show. Must have a post mark of 14 days or fewer to count. The card must be signed by the superintendent of the appropriate show. The point card can also be scanned and e-mailed to [email protected] 2. At each individual show the ewe lamb may earn futurity points from the open division, the junior division, or from both (when a different judge or day is involved) except at NAILE, where only the junior show placing will be counted. 3. Ewe lambs can compete at an unlim-ited number of shows. The exhibitor may submit as many cards as they want for that ewe lamb. Each ewe lamb’s point cards will be kept separately. The five highest point award cards will be recorded as futurity points. In the five point award cards you can include up to but no more than three county fairs. 4. Ten points is the most number of points that can be awarded per class. 5. At two shows double points are awarded. These shows are The All-Ameri-can Jr. Show and the National Jr. Show. The higher placing lamb at NAILE in Louisville will break ties.

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Futurity Point ScalePlacing in Class

No. in class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1 1 3 3 2 1 5 5 4 3 2 1 6-10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 11-15 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16+ 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1Shropshire ewe Lamb Futurity Point Record Form

I ___________________________________________have exhibited the

Shropshire ewe lamb, _______________________________________,

association Registry Number___________________. This ewe lamb placed

________ in a class of _______ fall/junior ewe lambs. This lamb was shown

in the ______________________________ division of the following show:

__________________________________________________________

Lamb tattoo no.-____________On the date of ______________________.

This placing was verified by the superintendent/management of the above

listed show:

Signature:__________________________________________________

Title/Phone:__________________________________________________Mark McCabe

5154 Nickelson Rd.Prospect, Ohio 43342.

Please fill out form completely and accurately and mail to Mark McCabe within 14 days. Incomplete forms will be invalid.

J & R Farm Shropshires

We have an exciting crop of lambs out of our new Avery buck, son of Juice.

Norbert Jackson & Family4125 W. St. Rt. 28

Alexandria, IN 46001(765) 754-7057

Inquiries always welcome

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The 2010 North East Youth Sheep Show runs from July 15-18 and is held in the Mallary Complex at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass. It is open to youth 21 years old and under as of Jan. 1 with all breeds of sheep being invited. The exhibitors must solely own or lease their sheep or co-own sheep in a youth partnership. The sheep and exhibitors should arrive by Thursday, July 15, with animals being penned by 11 p.m. Activities begin on Thursday evening and continue right through the week-end with the finale being the selection of the Supreme Champions on Sunday afternoon. Entry information will be available by mid-May on the NES&WG website (www.nesheep.org). Deadline for entries is the Friday before the show. The weekend will hold many activi-ties including the New England Sheep Sale, used equipment auction, the New England Sheep & Wool Growers Annual Meeting, Friday night’s family barbecue, the New England Sale Supreme Awards, Scotch Auction to benefit the Harry Hardwick Memorial Scholarship and the annual ice cream social. Junior ac-tivities include Quiz Bowl on Thursday night, skillathon and judging of market lambs on Friday, fitting and showman-ship classes, as well as the fleece show on Saturday, and judging of breeds on Sunday. For more information on any of these events check out the website. This show has become a major event in the Northeast thanks to all the loyal supporters. The many New England and Northeast breed associations and their breeders have contributed time and money over the past 25 years making

this the second largest youth show in the country! Many national breed asso-ciations also contribute to the show by providing premiums and awards. Funds for this show are raised in many other ways as well: (a) profits made in the food booth, which is open the entire weekend of the show; (b) items donated and sold in the Fiber Nook at Eastern States Exposition; and (c) private donations. Any one wishing to lend their support contact one of the following people: to make a monetary donation, forward check to Scott Poi-tras, Treasurer, 95 Hollow Rd., Brimfield, MA 01010; to bake “goodies” for the Food Booth contact Nancy at [email protected]; or to make/knit items to sell in the Fiber Nook or donate your time helping out during the Big E more infor-mation can be found on our website. Another big fundraiser, as well as a form of advertising for our support-ers, is the annual NEYSS T-shirt. Each youth exhibitor receives a T-shirt com-memorating the yearly event. For $25 a farm, individual or business can have their name listed on the back of the T-shirt as an official supporter of the 2010 North East Youth Sheep Show. The goal each year is to cover the costs of the T-shirts – and so far that goal has always been met! If you are interested in being a T-shirt sponsor send your $25 (made payable to NES&WG) to Deb Hopkins, 1125 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857. Deadline for this is May 1. In looking ahead for next year please note that there will be a weekend change to the second weekend in July, July 7–10, 2011 if you are traveling to

North East Youth Show July 15-18

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the All-American the weekend before we hope that you will continue your trip north and join us as well. We look forward to another great weekend this year.

Changes to Market Lamb Show

The Northeast Youth Sheep Show would like to announce that changes to the market lamb show at the youth show will be seen this year. The 2010 market lamb show will be broken down into classes by weight instead of breed. Exhibitors will be allowed to show a total of six (6) market lambs with pre-miums being paid for all regardless of how many are in a class. Class size will be limited to eight (8) sheep per class. Market weigh in will occur during check in Friday morning. More information and entry forms will be available by mid-May on the

NES&WG website (www.nesheep.org). Deadline for entries is the Friday before the show.

Royce Rueber Scholarship The deadline for returning an applica-tion for the Royce Rueber Scholarship is June 1. A $250 scholarship is available to undergraduate student majoring in an animal science related field who has exhibited for more than four years at the All-American Junior Show. The win-ner will be selected based on applica-tion and essay. To receive an application contact Carol Rueber at 563-578-8663 or download at shropshires.org. Applica-tions should be sent to Carol Rueber, 24632 210th St., Sumner, IA 50674.

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By Randy RifeASRA Historian

As we come down off our 125th Cel-ebration I would like to reflect on cor-respondence with Doug Chambers, the Chairman of our 100th Celebration in 1984. I wrote Doug in late February… On Feb. 18 and 19 Rife 03-030 and her twin sister 03-031 each had twin ewe lambs. On Feb. 21 their nine-year-old mom had a single ewe lamb. The mom goes back to Chambers 5-280 that we bought out of Doug Chamber’s 1992 dispersal that was held at the Sacramen-to National Show. She was seven at the time and we felt she was the foundation ewe to add to our flock. I wrote to Doug and expressed my enthusiasm in having five new females from his premiere family and that these many years later his diligent dedication to Shropshires was not in vain. Doug is now 91 and he his wife, Vivian reside in a retirement community. Doug answered with the following letter that offers today’s breeders some insight from a true master breeder of bygone years.

Dear Randy, Thanks for the encouraging report on the descendants of my old ewe, 5-280. You and Verne Hoffman are probably the only buyers at my 1992 liquidation sale that either cared about – or kept records of – high production blood lines, so I’m happy to know that 18 years later there are five descen-dants of her in your brood flock.

From my earliest days with a (com-mercial) flock I could see that twins were essential to profitability. This was reinforced when I spent three days visiting the renowned British stockman, J. Gibson Whittles, at Tern. He showed me his meticulous records in which over a several year period his Shrop flock weaned a 185% lamb crop! During those years I established correspondence with several select in-dividuals on animal breeding in Australia and New Zealand and pretty much established the consensus that twinning is 18% a hereditary trait...(which means that the rest is management - flushing!) From (about 65-day weaning) deliber-ately pulling my ewes down in condi-tion; they were pretty lean by the end of summer. I then put them on the best green, high nutrient pasture I had (or could rent) and began giving about a pound of enriched alfalfa/grain pellets for about three weeks before putting them with the rams. After a few years of this regimen I can’t remember ever putting a ewe in my breeding flock that had not lambed in 20 days of the start of lambing! You mention another (perhaps coin-cidental) fact; the preponderance of fe-male progeny of these heavy producers. By far the top producer I ever owned (and over 90% of her bloodlines were in my flock) McMurtie 1087, which I bought at the Farrell Shultz liquidation sale, had one son and 10 daughters! In the “First Hundred Years Shrop-shire Association History” biography of

Letter from a true master breeder offers insight for today

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George McKerrow, I quoted from Eng-lish and Scotch breeders who all said, “Never let this man pick out a ewe to buy from your flock!” Consistent, top-producing blood lines are the irreplace-able foundation of great breeders. (I had my own eartag #stamp; 1st number, year of birth 2nd # - even for ewes, odd for rams, in sequence

of birth date...easy to trace in your records.) We’re “holding our own.” I read at least two books a week and watch many NCAA games on TV. Sold our car, so travel by bus or taxi; takes a lot of pre-planning!

Sincerely, Doug Chambers

By James Morgan, PhD NSIP Board President

The National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP) is in transition to a new system of data processing in 2010. A huge advantage of the new system is that it allows data to be processed every two weeks. In the past, production data for each breed ran one time per year. Every two weeks allows all flocks to re-ceive timely information no matter their lambing, weaning and selling schedules. NSIP has provided EPDs (expected progeny differences) for the USA sheep industry for over 20 years. The new data input system will be a great break through. EPDs are the most accurate method available to the livestock indus-try to evaluate performance. The key traits for meat production include num-ber weaned, rate of growth, milk produc-ing ability of the dam, loin eye depth and fat cover; each will be evaluated with the new data input and processing software available to NSIP. EPDs are calculated using performance data and genetic re-lationships. The statistical techniques to create EPDs were developed in the 1950s but required the development of

new computers in the 1980s to become practical for the livestock industry. The new program for data processing, besides being able to turn around data in two weeks, also allows all breeds to receive across-flock genetic evaluation of loin eye depth and fat thickness (using ultrasound), pounds lamb weaned and parasite resistance. This is new for NSIP. Data Needed to Participate: (a) Dam and sire of each lamb must be recorded; (b) Maintain lamb contemporary groups for 60- and 120-day weights with large numbers of lambs (prefer a minimum of at least 20 lambs/sire); (c) 60-day weights should be taken when lambs range from 45-75 days of age (weights taken outside this age range can’t be used for 60-day weights); (d) 120-day weights should be taken when lambs range from 90-150 days of age (weights taken outside this range can’t be used for 120-day weights). New NSIP Enrollment forms will be available at the NSIP website in May, 2010 (www.nsip.org) If you have any questions, please con-tact Cody at [email protected] or 415-302-8035 or James Morgan, Presi-dent of the NSIP Board at 479-444-6075 or [email protected].

National Sheep Improvement Program

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The premiere issue of “The Shrop,” the predecessor of the “Shropshire Voice,” was published in August 1951 as the “official publication of the American Shropshire Registry Association.” Randy Rife, ASRA Histori-an, received a copy of this issue from Oscar Sweet who got it from the col-lection of the late Lowell Douce. Randy sent it on to Publisher Rinda Mad-dox to reprint excerpts in the Voice. As the association has just finished the 125th anniversary, the historical look back at the breed through this original publication, along with Randy’s historical articles, will con-tinue to tie the rich history of Shrop-shires to it’s proud place in the industry today. Following is a look through Volume 1, Issue I of The Shrop… The Editor of The Shrop was Helen McKerrow Pugh of Waukesha, Wis. It

was published quarterly by the ASRA located at 4th and Ferry, La Fayette, Ind.

The first issue requested cooperation from breed-ers for advertising, shar-ing pictures of ideal farm set-ups or top animals and reports of success with Shropshires – the same thing the Editor and Publisher ask today. The Editorial Commit-tee was Burr Robbins of Wisconsin, Roger Wykes, Jr. of Michigan and Everett Glasgow of Illinois. A sub-scription cost $1 a year for

four copies, or 35-cents per issue. The first magazine opened with the following: [in part] “As the move con-tinues to keep Shropshires in first place as the farmer’s sheep, The Shrop is aimed to be the cooperative effort of all breeders working as a group. Because our breed has so much to offer we can be sure of our convictions. “Let’s refresh our memory on the genuine qualities our breed possesses.

Premier publication of the ASRA

This sign was made available to breeders in 1951 for $10 from the ASRA. The farm name was printed at no extra cost. The ar-ticle reads: “Since lack of adver-tising has been the downfall of the farmer for many years, here is your chance to put your prod-ucts before the public. Be proud of the fact that you have Shrop-shires. This attractive sign cannot help but invite calls upon you. You will be impressed with the results of such inexpensive, yet effective advertising.”

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breeders of Shropshire sheep. In that way it will branch out into more fields of interest for its varied class of readers. “The initial steps will be unsteady and discouraging at times, but ‘perseverance conquers all things.’ So let’s get behind this move to give our breed another ‘first’ with its own publication – The Shrop.” The 30-page book with the same size layout as used in today’s Voice contained 13 full page ads, four half page ads and eight 1/4 page ads. Advertisers included:

Iroquois Farms, Copperstown, N.Y.F.M. North, Greenville, OHInternational HarvesterMcKerrow Farms, Pewaukee, Wis.Robbinswood Farms, Walworth, Wis.Armour and CompanyA.J. Moore, Butler, Ind.Hewens Farm, Ypsilanti, Mich.Kenneth J. Kopp, Galesville, Wis.

He has long been known as a dual pur-pose sheep, shearing nearly an average of 10 pounds of 3/8 blood wool per sheep, which puts him in the class of a wool producer. He will produce a good market lamb. Ewes are known as good mothers and good milkers with a 150 percent lamb crop to their credit and are well adapted to farm conditions. “‘Naturally, they’re Shropshires’ should be the pass word as we work together to make our magazine a success. Let’s forget petty quarrels we may have with fellow sheepmen and work to strengthen the breed through unity. Since disunity can only gnaw at the roots of our well estab-lished foundation and weaken it. “The directors and editor ask for your help in improving the magazine which is to represent you. In order to continue, it must be supported by those who it is trying to promote –namely the

These photos of the champion ewe and ram at the Chicago International in 1950 show the changes in the breed character as seen in the Shrops today.

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Plan Now To Attend!

Watch for the complete sale catalog inMay in The Banner and on the web at

www.bannersheepmagazine.com!

Held in conjunction with the

All Shrops show & sell slick sheared.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18Sale Show: 8:00 a.m.

Judge: Dan Spilde, WI

SATURDAY, JUNE 19Sale: 9:00 a.m.

Auctioneer: Curt Overcash, Dixon, IL

2009 National Sale Champion EweConsigned by City Limits Shrops, IL

& sold to Bishop & Bishop, NY.

2009 National SaleChampion Ram

Consigned by Erik Mrozinski, IN& sold to Peiter Shrops, MO.

Illinois State Fairgrounds

SPRINGFIELD,ILLINOIS

P.O. Box 500 • Cuba, IL 61427 309/785-5058 • Fax: 309/785-5050 www.bannersheepmagazine.com

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On the Cover: The 125th Anniversary Show was a special time in our 40 years of breeding Shropshires. While we started in the breed in 1953, we did take a break between generations for the years 1970 to 1985. We call the period between 1953 and 1969 the “Early Years” and the period since 1985 the “Next Generation.” The ewe pictured on the cover, Knepp 810, has a pedigree on the Dam side that goes back to the very beginning of the Next Generation period. It all starts with one of our Legacy ewes, Scoggins 121 who was Reserve Champion at the 1985 Wisconsin State Fair. 810’s dam, Knepp 205, was Champion Ewe at Wisconsin as a lamb in 2002. Other names on the Dam’s side that standout are Rams, Buckham 85-25; Buckham 87-390, the 1988 Champion Ram at the Spectacular; Cabaniss S-933, the Champion Ram at the 1991 B&W. On the Sire side CLSF’s “Tommy” and his sire, Rife’s Knockout, are highlighted. We prepared a history of our Flock for the 125th and copies are available by emailing us.

Knepp-LaFollette Shropshires Brian Mohr, Shepherd128 Old Barrington Rd. Carlock, IL 61725

[email protected] mohroxfords@yahoo.

Roger Wykes, Jr., Grand Rapids, Mich.Hubert P. Kipp, North Prairie, Wis.J.W. & E.H. Rotter, West Point, IowaJ.D.A. Green, Oakland, Ill.F.M. Schultz, De Graff, OhioHerman Ramsey, Plainfield, Ind.O.W. Brown & Son, Plainsfield, Ind.Everett E. Glasgow, Monticello, Ill.Ohio Shropshire Breeders’ Assoc.S.F. McClure, Jr., Spottswood, Va.Red Hill Farm, Pedlar Mills, Va.Warren Brown, Hartland, Wis.10th International Shropshire Sale Greenvale Farm, Oakland, Ill.W.F. Savage, Hanover, Mich.Livestock Chemical Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Articles in the book included “Let Production Records Do The Selecting” by A.L. Pope, University of Wisconsin; “Shropshires Top Hoosier Gold Medal Project” by Charles F. Osborn; “The Shropshires As I See It” by Walter C.

Coffey (former president of ASRA); “Wolverine Breeders Form Organization” by Roger Wykes, Jr. Leading Shropshire states listed in the 1950 issue are Ohio, Indiana, Illi-nois, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Wis-consin and New York. The Directors of the American Shropshire Registry Association are pictured in the premiere magazine and include C.H. Bantham, Farrell Schultz, Everett Glasgow, Alden N. Marks, B.L. Robbins, Roger Wykes, S.F. McClure, Jr., E.H. Rotter, president and Edward T.S. Brown, retiring president.

The lamb artwork shown above was also used in the prmiere issue.

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JACK D. KALINA

Jack Kalina, 82, long time Shropshire enthusiast, passed away Feb. 23, 2010. His family wrote to the Shropshire Voice: “He was in the Albany General Hospital and had no pain. Mom and I had been with him just hours before and he was happy and alert, so it was a quick passing, we are all blessed.” His family shares his autobiography:

I was born Nov. 6, 1927 in Albany. I graduated from Albany Union High School in 1945 and married my wife, Bessie in 1950. We raised three children, all college graduates. I lived on a farm near Scio until I was 30 years old. It was a dairy and general farming operation. In 1957, Bessie and I moved to our present home on Oakville Road near Albany in a home I built. We have raised rye grass seed and purebred sheep ever since. I attended Albany Union High School for three years. FFA was the reason my folks sent us to Albany, which was 20 miles away. I won State Farmer De-gree in FFA my senior year and was on the Parliamentary Team. There was no school bus during the war, so I rode in a converted one-and-a-half ton truck with a cover and no windows. When the weather was bad, dad drove me to Crabtree to meet the truck and in good weather, I rode a bicycle. My senior year I rode in a car with a friend. I loved sports but couldn’t go out for the school team because I had to go home on the truck but I did letter in track two years, 1944 & 1945. I high jumped, broad jumped and ran the low and high hurdles.

In 1950, I married my wife Bessie, the best decision of my life. In 1957, I built our house in Albany along with the rest of the barns and we moved from Scio to Albany for the next 53 years. I was a baseball coach for my son’s team until Don entered high school. I was a 4-H leader in Linn County for my children and many other children in the area for 20 years and continued for 15 more years after they graduated. 4-H was a big part of our family, the kids learned to be responsible and all be-came good responsible citizens to this day. These values are reflected in our grandchildren. About 1962, I was selected as Linn County Young Farmer of the Year and sometime later I was selected as Linn County Livestock Man of the Year. The Albany Democrat Herald came out to take a picture and get a story about my sheep and me. While they were here our dog “Possum” put on a show with the basketball and they took pictures of him in action, as well. When the article came out in the paper, Possum was on the front page and I was on page two. He was very good at what he did! We have raised Registered Romney and Shropshire sheep for 43 years. We have shown our sheep over the U.S. in an effort to promote better quality sheep and youth activities. I served as director of the American Shropshire Registry Association for many years as well and about 20 years

~ In Memory ~

Jack Kalina

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for the Romneys and the Shropshires, especially at the junior shows. I was on the Board of the Oregon Purebred Sheep Association for many years and served as President for 4 years. I also served on the Board and was President of the Oregon Suffolk Breeders Association. Some of my greatest accomplish-ments with my sheep were winning five national champions with our Romneys in Louisville, Ky.; in the 1970s winning three straight years the carcass contest pen of three at the Oregon State Fair and the top honor was at the Oregon State Fair in 2004 winning the Gold Bell for Supreme Young Flock. I retired from farming at the age of 70 but continue to raise and show sheep. My three children have grown into won-derful adults with six grandchildren and now a great-grand daughter! My wife and I have spent our lives helping young people become good

citizens; I believe we have been successful and we are continuing to carry on that tradition. Side note by Sue Kalina Barker: Our family started with Shropshires about 40 years ago. Dad went to the auction yard and bought several button nosed, closed faced Shropshires and that is where we started. My broth-er started in 4-H with them, then my sister and then my-self. After the three kids, dad showed them in open class. He also worked to improve the flock and loved the fast growing capability of the Shrops. We were Premier

on the American Romney Board of Di-rectors and President for 4 years. About 35 years ago the Northwest Shropshire Association was organized in my living room. Twenty-five years ago, we set up a Starter Flock program for youth interested in raising Shropshire sheep. Since that time the association has given out 40 flocks to deserving kids. These animals are given by mem-bers of the association. No other breed association has even come close to that success. I was on the Northwest Shrop-shire board the entire 35 years being president 20 of those years. I am very dedicated to the state fair junior show and gather the funds for the premiums. It is the largest junior show at the Or-egon State Fair. About 16 years ago I helped organize the Oregon Romney Breeders Associa-tion to help young breeders get started in the Romney sheep business. We spon-sor many awards at the State Fair level

Jack Kalina, right with his grandaughter, Stephanie Barker, left and daughter, Sue Barker.

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Kanty Catholic Church, Rolling Prairie. He was married to Geraldine Ellen-wine, with whom he raised four sons. Surviving are sons, Lawrence “Larry” (Deb) Mrozinski of San Pierre, Ind., Thomas “Tom” (Rita) Mrozinski, Mark Mrozinski and John (Kim) Mrozinski, all of Rolling Prairie; 10 grandchildren, An-drea Schwartz and Amy, John, Catherine, Heather, Nathan, Erik, Morgan, Mitchell, and Mekenna Mrozinski; one sister, De-lores Sutor of Delaware, Ohio and sev-eral nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his par-ents and one brother, Robert Mrozinski. A funeral Mass and rosary service was held. Burial was in St. John Kanty Cem-etery, Rolling Prairie. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Messages of con-dolence may be posted at www.essling-funeralhome.com.

~ In Memory ~Edward Roman Mrozinski

Edward Roman Mrozinski, 78, of Roll-ing Prairie, Ind., died at 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at his residence. He was born Sept. 4, 1931, to Louis and Catherine (Layman) Mrozinski. Mr. Mrozinski was a self-employed farmer and drove a school bus for the New Prairie School System. He gradu-ated from New Carlisle High School in 1949. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte, and St. John

Check out our consignments to both theOhio Classic and Shropshire Spectacular.

We plan to bring the same quality of sheep as we did last year when we had Champion Ewe at the Classic, Champion Ewe at the

Spectacular and Best Consignment at the National Sale. Look for yearlings and lambs out of some of our best blood lines!

Tom SlutzLaMoille, IL 61330

(815) 638-2177

Brad SlutzSycamore, IL 60178

(815) 899-0366

City Limits Sheep Farm

To see our sale entries, visit www.citylimitssheepfarm.com

Breeder many, many times at the Oregon State Fair. Our flock included bloodlines from City Limits, 3-D Sheep Co. and Rife Shropshires. Dad was very active nation-ally in earlier years and remained active in the Northwest Association.

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Welcome to the Flock

Mallory Ann JohnsonBorn: Feb. 18, 2010

7 lbs. 12 ozs., 19” long. Third child of Russ & Molly John-son of Wooster, Ohio and grand-daughter of Bob and Karen John-

son of Marshfield, Mo.

Ethan Thomas Mrozinski-RamseyBorn: Feb. 20, 2010

8 lbs. 12.5 ozs.; 19” long.Son of Heather Mrozinski and

Nathan Ramsey of LaPorte, Ind. and grandson of Tom and Rita

Mrozinski of Rolling Prairie, Ind.

Barry Barr4401 Sorg Road

Hillsboro, OH 45133

(937) 288-5004

Rick Whiting1779 Green Road Martinsville, OH

45146(937) 685-2603

Randy Barr4417 Sorg Road

Hillsboro, OH 45133

(937) 288-0001

Email us at: [email protected]

BWB Farms, Inc. Shropshire Sheep

We are thrilled with our lambs sired by our new ram

from Bryant Shrops -“BB King”

They are absolutely fantasticlooking and we have several very

nice ewe lambs.

Call or better yet come visit us at the farm!

We will be consigning toEaton, OH and Springfield, ILVisit our website bwbfarmsinc.com

in April and check out more information and pictures of our entries.

Hunter Boyd KeckBorn: Dec. 2, 2009

8 lbs., 13 ozs., 20-1/2” longSon of Jason and Mary Anne

Johnson Keck and granddaughter of Bob and Karen Johnson of

Marshfield, Mo.

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Adams Shropshires 6898 S 7000 W RoadChebanse, IL 60922 (815) 697-2903 [email protected]

Agrall, LewisR.R. 1, Box 230athens, IL 62613(217) 636-8151

Anderson FarmsMatthew, Christie, emily & andrew646 N. 24th StreetBlair, Ne 68008(402) [email protected]

Anderson, Michael L.346 N 1600 ePaxton, IL 60957(217) 379-3189(Cell) 217-781-3348,[email protected]

Avery ShropshiresDennis & Nancy avery1500 Douglas RoadBremen, IN 46506(574) [email protected] & Sharon avery(229) 942-3415

Barnes, Shane & KimSKB Shropshires1122 Browns Creek Rd.Sycamore, Pa 15364(724) 852-2673 [email protected]

Barnes, Tim & DebBarnes Farms5707 Mooney RoadRadnor, OH 43066(740) 494-2125Cell: (740) [email protected]

Benson, RobertBenson Brothers Shropshires3839 e. 169th StreetNoblesville, IN 46062(317) 896-2213

Botsford, JasonRolling Hill Farms4646 Rt. 536Punxsutawney, Pa 15767(507) [email protected]

Bradish Family Farmgeorge and Brenda Bradish3865 St. Rt. 982Latrobe, Pa 15650(724) 539-8386 or 3808

Brockmann Shropshiresgary, Vicky, Brianna & austin2011 Blake Roadgarden Prairie, IL 61038(815) 544-4515

Brooks, Wayne, Cyndi, Blaze & Jenny3760 N 700 eDecatur, IN 46733(260) [email protected]

Brown, Rob & RonClay-Nob Farm17527 Maple DriveSaegertown, Pa 16433(814) [email protected]

Breeder’s Index The following breeder’s list is a paid subscription published both in the Voice and on the shropshires.org Web site.

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Bryant ShropshiresBill Bryant6838 Bryant RoadFredericktown, OH 43019(740) 398-2053Cell: (740) [email protected]

Buckham Farms 6508 West R avenueSchoolcraft, MI 49087 (269) 375-7676 [email protected]

Burlingame, Jim & SteveBurlingame Farm91 Burlingame RoadDanielson, CT 06239(860) 774-5975Jim: [email protected]: [email protected]

BWB Farms, Inc.1779 green RoadMartinsville, OH 45146Randy Barr (937) 288-0001Rick Whiting: (937) 685-2603Barry Barr: (937) [email protected]

Call, Don & Re964 Mohawk TrailShelburne, Ma 01370(413) [email protected]

Cessna, Jim & NancyCessna Farms11100 Jerry City RoadCygnet, OH 43413(419) [email protected]

Crago Brothers ShropshiresSteve & Louise Crago & Sons1499 Hiatt RoadClarksville, OH 45113(937) 289-3167

Crago, Mark & Jennifer & Family22 Maki Hill Rd.Columbus, MT 59019(406) 322-9935Cell: (406) 298-0015

Creamer, R.J. & Family4094 Centerville-Newmans Rd.Prospect, OH 43342(740) [email protected]

Diehl, J.L. & G.L.902 St. Rt. 14Deerfield, OH 44411(330) 584-2192

Dirlam, J.N. & Sons & Matt Dirlam 11673 N. Bethesda Rd. Mooresville, IN 46158(317) [email protected]

Dockter, Darrell, Janet, Stacy & Jason3-D Sheep Company19411 S. Carpenter RoadSnohomish, Wa 98290(425) 334-9130 Cell: (425) [email protected]

Douglas, Donnaapril aire Farms11802 Pleasant Valley RoadWoodstock, IL 60098(815) 337-0598

Ebert, Jeff, Kerri, Christine & Monicaebert Sheep Farm10015 Flush Rd.St. george, KS 66535Home: (785) 494-2436Cell: (785) [email protected]

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Elsbury, Mikeelsbury’s Shropshires5385 e 500 Ngreenfield, IN 46140-8939(317) [email protected]

Elsbury, TimDouble Doc FarmW 7112 Cherry Hill Drive.adell, WI 53001(920) 994-2538

Groverman DVM, FredF & P groverman Shropshires400 Ormsby LanePetaluma, Ca 94954(707) 763-3132(Cell) [email protected]

Gruenhagen, Jim & DonnaSS Shrops7622 Jersey Ridge RoadDavenport, Ia 52807(563) [email protected]

Hardesty, Megan & MollyCome again Farm00427 Clover Four RoadNew Bremen, OH 45869(419) [email protected]

Harold, Ashley11316 Durgin Road SeOlympia, Wa 98513(360) [email protected]

Heaton, Fred & family622 Sessler-Buxton Rd.Russia, OH 45363(937) 526-3118

Hiemke, CodyMapleton Mynd Shropshires2325 Webster St., apt. BBerkeley, Ca 94705(415) [email protected]

High Farmsglenn & Joan High7078 Co. Rd. 47Lexington, OH 44904(419) [email protected]

High Life FarmsDavid & Jodi High & Family3388 McDermott Pond Creek RoadMcDermott, OH 45652(740) [email protected]

Jackson, Norbert4125 W. State Route 28alexandria, IN 46001(765) [email protected]

Jaycox, ElaineWillaine Farm3758 State Rt. 30Middleburgh, NY 12122(518) 827-5726Cell: (518) [email protected]

Johnson, Bob & KarenRoKaJo Farm569 St. Hwy. DDMarshfield, MO 65706(417) [email protected]

Kipp, LeRoyBox 44North Prairie, WI 53153(262) 392-2713

Knepp Shropshires Donald Knepp128 Old Barrington Rd.Barrington, IL [email protected]

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Kowalyshyn, Lisa Kindred Crossings LLC868 Route 32North Franklin, CT 06254(860) 642-4243(860)[email protected]

Maddox, Steven & RindaMaddox Shropshires6503 e 700 North RoadSidell, IL 61876(217) [email protected]

Majchrzak, Steve, Beth,Ashley & TylerLan-O-Lin acres3745 Bradley RoadFederalsburg, MD 21632(410) 754-7531Cell: (410) [email protected]

McCabe, Mark & FamilyMcCabe Shropshires5154 Nickelson Road Prospect, OH 43342(740) [email protected]

McCall, CynthiaCMaC Shropshires1673 22nd RoadWashington, KS 66968(402) [email protected]

McNeal, Robert J.1511 S.e. 20 StreetBattle ground, Wa 98604(360) 687-3410

Miller, Edith, Bryan & Fabiola24417 Ridge RoadDamascus, MD 20872(301) 253-3530(301) [email protected] www.shropshires.info

Miller, Sam D. & FamilyMiller’s Back achers3075 e. Rusk RoadTroy, OH 45373(937) [email protected]

Moon, Justin & CharleneFive Stars elite LLC6501 N 300 WMichigan City, IN [email protected]

Motter, JanLane’s end Farm12211 W. Rt. 973Jersey Shore, Pa 17740(570) 398-2078

Mrozinski, Erik5906 e 650 N RoadP.O. Box 306Rolling Prairie, IN 46371(219) 716-4921(219) [email protected]

Mumm, Megan49 CR 1300 NWhite Heath, IL 61884(217) 687-2874

Oehler, NellieOehler Family Shropshires5570 SW West Hills RoadCorvallis, OR 97333-2623(541) 757-3937 Peiter Shrops5580 Shelby 234Shelbyville, MO 63469(573) 769-0003

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Pence Farms1083 W. Co. Rd. 61Tiffin, OH 44883Mike: (419) 992-4305Doug: (419) 986-5848Jay: (419) 992-4701

Peppmeier, Christine & SaraPeppmeier Family Shropshires29323 SW Land Hill RoadSherwood, OR 97140 (503) [email protected]

Percival, Jim & DeniseSchoolhouse Shropshires961 Hoop RoadXenia, OH 45385(937) [email protected]

Proffitt, Jim38208 Brady Creek RoadRichmond, MO 64085(816) [email protected]

Riddick, DanielMayo Mountain Sheep Company680 Mayo RoadHuntington, VT 05462(802) [email protected]

Rife, Randy & JulieRife Shropshires2423 Clifton Rd.Yellow Springs, OH 45387(937) [email protected]

Roberts, TimRoberts Farms27954 Pennsylvania avenueWashington, OK 73093 (405) 485-9255Cell: (405) [email protected]

Rogers, Danny & CynthiaRogers Shropshires2435 W. McCracken RoadMonrovia, IN 46157(317) [email protected]

Rueber, Carol & AimeeRueber Shropshires24632 210th St.Sumner, Ia 50674(563) [email protected]

Sargent, TomTom Sargent & Family9811 grandview Dr.Bradford, OH 45308(937) [email protected]

Seals FamilyS Bar S Ranch2360 B Shafer ave.Morgan Hill, Ca 95037(408) 779-1789(Cell:) (408) [email protected]

Schimm, Katie29131 Winterbauer ave.athens, IL 62613(566) 415-0671

Slutz, TomCity Limits Sheep FarmP.O. Box 177, 602 S. Main St.LaMoille, IL 61330(815) 638-2177Cell: (815) [email protected]

Smith Sisters Shropshires2129 130th ave.Russell, MN 56169-3072(507) [email protected]

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Smith, Gordon & AlyceCedar Bend FarmN 7922 U.S. Highway 12elkhorn, WI 53121(262) [email protected]

Roger Snyder Family2537 US Hwy 67Monmouth, IL 61462(309) 734-4446Cell: (309) 255-9500

Spayd, Steven3261 elm Tree Rd.Manheim, Pa 17545 (717) 653-6860

Switzer, Jane E.Switzer Shropshires6741 S. 1150 WRedkey, IN 47373(765) 369-2844Cell: (260) [email protected]

Trew, Emily389 York RoadOcoee, TN 37361(888) [email protected]

Verduin, CalvinVerduin’s apple Hill Farm4391 Miller RoadDansville, NY 14437(585) [email protected]

Visocky ShropsMatt, Marc, Ben & Ken7220 Richmand RoadSpencer, OH 44275(330) 667-1023

Washburn, EmilyWashburn Shrops1755 Lead Mine Roadgouverneur, NY 13642(315) 578-2443Cell: (315) [email protected]

Webster, Ryan471 Falmouth RoadWindham, Me 04062(207) 232-0632

Webster, William413 Roosevelt TrailWindham, Me 04062(207) [email protected]

Wilbur, Dellane and Brian RW Farms5004 e Lewis LaneNampa, ID 83686(208) 461-8966email [email protected]: rwfarms.net

Wilson, ChrisLazy T Ranch2103 Zeandale Rd.Manhattan, KS 66502(785) 232-2131

Wisehart, Mark & Patty & Sons9372 N 400 egreenfield, IN 46140(765) 778-7707

Be sure your name is listed in the Breeder’s IndexIt’s the best “phone directory” to Shropshire breeders

Shropshire breeders can have their name, phone, address and e-mail addresses listed in three issues of the Voice and on the Shropshire website for a 12-month period for only $30. a link to personal websites can be included for an additional $20. e-mail info to Rinda Maddox: [email protected].

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Have your shows and sales included in the calendar on both the website and in the Voice by contacting Rinda Maddox, [email protected].

calendar May 7 & 8 .............. Shropshire Classic, eaton, Ohio Show: Fri., 8 a.m./Sale: Sat., 10:30 a.m. May 29 & 30 .............. great Lakes all Breed Show & Sale, Wooster, Ohio June 18 & 19 .............. Shropshire Spectacular - National Sale, Springfield, IL Show: Fri., 8 a.m. (juniors show same time) Banquet, 6 p.m. on grounds/Sale: Sat., 9 a.m. June 21-26 .............. Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia, Mo. Show: Wed., June 23, 5 p.m./Sale: Sat., June 26, morning. July 1-4 .............. all-american Junior Show, Lansing, Mich. July 15-18 .............. North east Youth Sheep Show, West Springfield, Ma Sept. 1 .............. DeaDLINe for October Voice. Sept. 16-23 .............. Big e Nov. 6-10 .............. National Show, NaILe (Date not announced yet.)

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All-American Jr. Show ........................... 30

Adams ...................................................... 24

Anderson .................................................. 8

Avery ........................................................ 28

Barnes ...................................................... 11

Brockmann .............................................. 31

Creamer ................................................... 9

Dockters ................................................. 21

Ebert ........................................................ 29

Elsbury ..................................................... 13

Hiemke/Groverman .............................. 12

Jackson ..................................................... 33

Johnson .................................................... 15

Ketcham .................................................. 22

Knepp............................. Front Cover, 41

Gruenhagen .............................................. 5

Majors ...................................................... 16

McCabe ................................................... 19

Melvin....................................................... 18

Midwest ................................................... 25

Moon ....................................... Back Cover

Percival..................................... Inside Back

Pipestone ............................................... 10

Rife..............................Inside Front Cover

Rueber ..................................................... 35

Slutz .......................................................... 44

Sheepman Supply ................................... 20

Shropshire Classic ................................... 7

Shropshire Spectacular ........................ 40

Sydell .......................................................... 6

Townsend ............................................... 29

Whiting .................................................... 45

Advertisers’ index

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Only those at the top of the class will be

featured at the Ohio Shropshire Classic in Eaton!

Jim & Denise Percival961 Hoop Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385

937-374-3371Email: [email protected]

Visit our website foradditional information!

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