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Board of Directors of theAmerican Shropshire Registry Association

Mark McCabe – Pres. (2009)5154 Nickelson RoadProspect, OH 43342(740) [email protected]

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

Re Call (2009)964 Mohawk TrailShelburne, MA 01370Shelburne, MA 01370Shelburne, MA(413) [email protected]

Robert Dinsmore (2008)5842 Broad Run RoadJefferson, MD 21755Jefferson, MD 21755Jef(301) [email protected]

Cody Hiemke (2010)

2324 Webster St., Apt. BBerkeley, CA 94705-1970

(Family flock is in Wisconsin)(608) [email protected]

Norbert Jackson (2008)4125 W. State Route 28Alexandria, IN 46001(765) [email protected]

Robert Johnson (2009)569 State Highway Marshfield, MO 65706(417) [email protected]

Official Publication of The American Shropshire Registry AssociationOfficial 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

Roger Snyder (2008)2537 U.S. Hwy. 67Monmouth, IL 61462Monmouth, IL 61462Monmouth, IL(309) [email protected]

Ralph Lovely (2008)292 Cold Stream Farm Rd.Madisonville, TN 37354Cell: (865)-604-5747(423) 442-7076

Randy Rife (2008)2423 Clifton RoadYellow Springs, OH 45387Yellow Springs, OH 45387Y(937) [email protected]

Tim Roberts (2009)27954 Pennsylvania Ave.Washington, OK 73093Washington, OK 73093W(405) [email protected]

Carol Rueber (2009)24632 210th StreetSumner, IA 50674(563) [email protected]

Bill Seals (2008)2360 B ShaferMorgan Hill, CA 95037(408) [email protected]

Brad Slutz (2010)1144 Oxford CircleSycamore, IL 60178Sycamore, IL 60178Sycamore, IL(815) [email protected]

Sandy Cross(2008)198 Shaws Mill RoadGorham, ME 04038-2233207-839-8717scross@covenanyr.fairpoint.net.fairpoint.net

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RegistrationsRegistrations The new association secretary plansto take over registrations by mid-March,in the meantime the Sheep Association &Registry of Iowa will continue processingregistrations and transfers on all registra-tion papers for Shropshire breeders.Youmay reach them at:

American Shropshire Registry Association 15603 173rd Avenue Milo, IA 50166 Phone - (641) 942-6402 Fax - (641) 942-6502

PaymentsPaymentsPayment for registrations and trans-

fersfersf should continue to be made to theSheep Registry in Iowa until notice ismade otherwise. Payments for all otherassociation fees should be sent to thenational secretary, Becky Peterson. Hercontact information is: American Shropshire

Registry Association 41 Bell Rd. Leyden MA 01337 Phone/Fax –(413) 624-9652 [email protected] ShropshireopshireVoice & Website If you need to place an ad or newsitem in the Shropshire Voice, or on thewebsite, shropshires.org., contact RindaMaddox,Voice Publisher/Web Coordina-tor or her husband, Steven Maddox, ad-vertising manager. Steven and Rinda Maddox P.O. Box 475 Sidell, IL 61876 shropshirevoice@ thesidellreporter.com

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From the President It is with great anticipation andexcitement that we begin 2008 as aShropshire breed. Our breed has a newexecutive secretary-treasurer in BeckyPeterson from the New Eng-land area. She was selected inLouisville and started her du-ties on December 1st. Becky can be contacted bymail at 41 Bell Road, LeydenMA 01337, by phone (413)624-9652, and by e-mail [email protected]. Shewill start doing registrations,transfers, and memberships on March15th 2008. Currently, the Sheep Asso-ciation & Registry is processing regis-trations for Shropshire breeders. Since Dale Blackburn’s passing theIowa office has done an outstandingjob of straightening out our registration

mess and getting registrations done ina timely manner. A big thanks to CarolRueber who served as our secretaryand to George Buckham who served as

our treasurer. The McCabe and Creamerflocks are in the midst of lamb-ing here the middle of Januaryand it gets challenging in coldweather, but the birth of newlambs is what we all work for. 2009 will be an im-portant year for the Shrop-shire breed as it marks the

125th year for our breed. Watch foractivities as the 2009 year approaches.I look forward to seeing, visiting, andmeeting all Shropshire breeders and en-thusiasts in 2008 at the many sales andshows for this year.

Mark McCabe

2008 Shropshire CommitteesBudgetBudget and Finance JJunior and Club Lambs

Re Call, Chairman Tim Roberts, ChairmanCarolRueber Wayne BrooksGeorgeBuckham Brad SlutzSandy Cross Robert Dinsmore

Voice and Promotion 125thAnniversaryAnniversaryDarrell Dockter, Chairman Norbert Jackson, ChairmanRandy Rife Russ JohnsonBill Seals Ralph LovelyRinda Maddox Nancy Cessna

Performance Karen JohnsonCody Hiemke, Chairman ExecutiveRoger Snyder RobertJohnson

Historian Darrell DockterRobert Johnson Mark McCabe

Becky Peterson

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LEGAL NOTICEPROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE

AMERICAN SHROPSHIRE REGISTRY ASSOCIATION, INCCHANGE OF ADDRESS

Noticeisherebygiventomembersof the American Shropshire RegistryAssociation,Inc.thatthefollowingpro-posedamendment to theBy-LawshasbeenadoptedbytheBoardofDirectors.ThisamendmentwillbepresentedataspecialmeetingcalledbythePresidentto be held in June 2008 in Springfield,IllinoisforactionpursuanttoArticleXoftheBy-LawsoftheAssociation. Article X states“The by-laws maybe amended at any annual or specialmeetingofthemembersbyamajorityof the voting members present, pro-vided suchproposed amendment shallfirsthavebeenadoptedbytheBoardofDirectorsandnoticeofsuchproposedamendment,includingabriefstatementthereof shall have been given to themembers….”Article I –Name and Location

Currentwording: Thenameofthisassociationshallbe“THEAMERICANSHROPSHIREREG-ISTRY ASSOCIATION, INC” with itsprincipleofficeatHarvard,Illinois.

Proposed Amendment: The name of this association shallbe “THE AMERICAN SHROPSHIREREGISTRYASSOCIATION, INC” withitsprincipleofficeinthecityandstateoftheresidenceofthesecretary-trea-surer. Theproposedamendmentwaspre-sentedbySecretaryBeckyPeterson.Itwas approved by the Board of Direc-torsduringateleconferenceonJan.27,

2008.The purpose of the amendmentis to allow theofficeof theAmericanShropshireRegistryAssociation, Inc tomovetotheresidenceofthenewlyap-pointedSecretary-Treasurerandmovewith theSecretary, should thatpersonchangeresidence. The specialmeetingwill takeplaceatthebanquetoftheIllinoisShropshireBreeders at the Shropshire Spectacu-lar Sale in Springfield, Ill. Informationregarding the specific schedule of themeetingandbanquetwillbeposted inthenextissueoftheShropshireVoice.

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Shropshire Registry Association man-date that all state fairs and nationalshows require sheep to be slick shorn.Tim Roberts then moved to amend thelast motion to include that Shropshireswould be required to be slick shorn inall shows, seconded by Don Knepp. Asecret ballot vote was taken: 18 in favor;6 against. In Louisville on November 13that the Shropshire board of directorsmeeting The Board acted on the mo-tion, as amended, passed at the AnnualMeeting of the Membership on August2nd, 2007. Original motion: The AmericanShropshire Registry Association man-dates that all state fairs and nationalshows require sheep to be slick shorn.Amendment to motion: amended torequire ALL Shropshire shows be slickshorn. Motion passed with one dissent. Notice will be given in the nextShropshire Voice. The membership willvote to add this to the ASRA By-Law atthe next Annual Meeting.

SLICK SHEARINGNotice is hereby given to members

of the American Shropshire RegistryAssociation, Inc. that the following pro-posed amendment to the By-Laws hasbeen adopted by the Board of Direc-tors.This amendment will be presentedat theAnnual Meetingto be held in No-vember 2008 in Louisville, Ky. for actionpursuant to Article X of the By-Laws ofthe association. Article X states “The by-laws maybe amended at any annual or specialmeeting of the members by a majorityof the voting members present, pro-vided such proposed amendment shallfirst have been adopted by the Board ofDirectors and notice of such proposedamendment, including a brief statementthereof shall have been given to themembers….”

Proposed Amendment:On August 2, 2007 at the Shropshire

Annual Meeting in Wisconsin a motionwas made by Don Knepp and secondedby Mike Anderson that the American

LEGAL NOTICEPROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE

AMERICAN SHROPSHIRE REGISTRY ASSOCIATION, INC

J & R Farm Shropshires

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Hello, Shropshire breeders and en-thusiasts, meet your new secretary,Becky Peterson.Peterson.Peterson. Becky lives with her family in Ley-den, a small town in Western Massa-chusetts.chusetts.chusetts. She is greatly supported byher husband, Alanof 26 years, knownto sheep people as“Hoop” and her 22-year-old daughter,Karin.Karin.Karin. Becky’s family isvery involved in thesheep industry, hav-ing their own flockof Polled Dorsetson Orchard Val-ley Farm, as well asmanaging anotherflock of Dorsets forSouthfield Corporation. Currently ontheir 55-acre farm they are running 60brood ewes, and are in the middle of avery busy lambing season.season.season. On the farmBecky also spends a lot of time with hergroup of six Border Collies that she’strained. Becky graduated from the Univer-sity of Massachusetts in 1981 with a BSinAnimal Science, and also attended theStockbridge School of Agriculture withan AS in Laboratory Animal Science. Inher past experience she’s worked asa veterinary technician, a laboratorytechnician for quality assurance of milkproducts. For the past seven yearsBecky has been doing some clericalwork at a small manufacturing companynearby.nearby.nearby. Since 1999 she has been the Sale

Manager of the New England Sale, asheep sale sponsored by the New Eng-land Sheep and Wool Growers Asso-ciation. In the past nine years the NewEngland Sale has been very success-ful hosting several national sales such

as the Southdown,Dorset and Corrie-dale Sales. Becky hasalso worked withthe MassachusettsSheep and WoolcraftFair, helping with theevent and managingthe sheep dog trial aswell as other tasks.

The Shropshireyouth activities willbenefit from Beckyas over the yearsshe has been very in-

volved with different youth programs.She started in the sheep business witha market lamb through a 4-H programand was very involved. As an adult, shewas a 4-H leader and also helped man-age the NorthEast Youth Sheep show.She is still very active with helpingnewcomers in the area as she and herdaughter often do fitting and showingclinics and judging in the North East. Becky has been diving into theShropshire activities and is currentlyworking on some home remodeling tomake an efficient home office. She islooking forward to meeting all of theBreeders that she can while she sets theorganization back in order.order.order. Please don’t hesitate at contactingBecky and you will see what an assetshe will be for your association.

Becky Peterson in the new ASRA office.

From the Secretary

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

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

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SHROPSHIRESHROPSHIRESHROPSHIREClassicClassic

GRAND CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAMBred by Rife Shropshires, OH &

sold to Tom Sargent & Family, OH.

GRAND CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE EWEConsigned by Rolling Hills Shrops &sold to Tom Sargent & Family, OH.

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

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SHROPSHIRESHROPSHIRESHROPSHIREClassicClassic

GRAND CHAMPION SHROPSHIRE RAMBred by Rife Shropshires, OH &

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SHOW: FRIDAY, LATEMORNING

Following the Ohio Cheviot Showcase& Ohio Oxford Showcase Shows.

SALE: SATURDAY, 10:00 A.M.Auctioneers: Danny Westlake & Gary Saylor, Ohio

SALE HEADQUARTERS:Holiday Inn, Richmond, IN • 765/966-7511

ORFairfield Inn, New Paris, OH • 937/437-8009

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Annual Meeting of the Board of

Directors Louisville, Ky

November 13, 2007

Recorded by Cody Hiemke(The following is a synopsis of this meeting) ThemeetingwascalledtoorderbyPresidentRobert Johnsonat7:04p.m.Nov. 13, 2007 at theNorthAmericanInternational Livestock Exposition inLouisville,Ky. Boardmembersinattendance:BobJohnson,MarkMcCabe,ReCall,RobertDinsmore,CodyHiemke,RalphLovely,Randy Rife, Bill Seals, Brad Slutz,TimRoberts and Darrell Dockter.Absent:Norbert Jackson, Don Knepp, CarolRueber and RyanWebster.Additionalattendees: Steve and Rinda Maddox,ChristieAndersonandBeckyPeterson Minutes of the last meeting wereapproved without dissent. The finan-cial report was presented by GeorgeBuckham.Totalincomewas$35,521.64.Expenses totaled $40,061.91; approxi-mately$7800ofthisowedfrom2006. Discussion was held on what todowithdonations inDaleBlackburn’smemory.ItwasnotedDalewasagreatsupporterof thescholarshipprogram.MarkMcCabemovedthatthemoniessent inmemoryofDaleBlackburnbeapplied to theASRA scholarship fund.RalphLovelysecond.Motionpassedbyunanimousapproval. RalphLovelymovedtoapprovethefinancial report, seconded by RandyRife.Followingdiscussionofclarityre-gardingthepaymentprocessbywhich

theASRAreceivestheregistrationpay-mentsfromtheAmericanSheepRegis-tryAssociation (ASR) thefinancial re-portwasacceptedbyunanimousvote. SpecialGuestWesLimesand,NDSUshepherdandmemberoftheAmericanHampshireAssociationBoardofDirec-torsexplainedupdatesplannedtotheprogramthattheregistrationsareranthrough.ItwasnotedthatiftheASRAcontinuestoleasetheprogrambutdotheir paperwork in-house, theywouldstillbenefitfromtheupgrade.Costperregistrywillbe15cents.Trainingwouldbeprovidedforthenewsecretary. Advertising Committee: DarrellDockterreportedthattheadvertisingbudget is $1300. He asked if the full-page Banner advertisement and theposting at Clublamb.com should con-tinue. Mark McCabe moved, RobertDinsmore seconded, to continue thisadvertisement.Motionpassedwithnodissent. Budget: It was reported that the2006to2008budgetwasapprovedinapreviousboardmeeting. Club Lamb Committee: RobertDinsmoresaidtherewasagoodShrop-shirewhethershowatNAILE. Junior/Youth Committee: Markshared that the NAILE Junior showwaswellattendedwithgoodquality.AShropshire judging contest for juniorsatNAILE fornextyearand toholdaregional show in 2009. Potential re-gionalshowsinOregon,OklahomaandPennsylvaniawerebrieflymentioned. Web site Committee: Mark Mc-Cabemovedto indefinitelyhireRindaMaddox for theWebsite coordinatorandSteve todoadvertising,paidonaquarterly basis, seconded by DarrellDockter.Randyamendedthe�

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motiontohavethenewpresident,new secretary,Rinda,andDarrelltolookfora newWeb site vendor.Tim Robertssecondedtheamendment.Amendmentwaspassedwithoutdissent.Motionasamended was passed without dissent.ConsensuswasthatthecompleteVoicebeavailableontheWebsite. Old Business: Clarification was of-feredthatthemoniesapprovedinJunefortheIllinoisShropshireRegionmoneywereforthejuniorshowattheSpring-fieldSpectacular. RobertDinsmoresharedthattherewasconcernoverthemovetomakeallnational shows in Louisville.Muchdis-cussionfollowed.RandyRifemovedthataregioncanhostanationalshowupontheBoards’approvalandthatwhenthenationalshowisnotofferedbyaregionit will be at NAILE. Ralph Lovely sec-onded.TimRobertsamendedthemo-tiontostatetheAnnualMeetingwillbeat NAILE. Bob Dinsmore seconded. Itwaspointedoutthat,sincenoonehasrequestedthe2008NationalShowandsince the 2009 National Show (125thASRAAnniversary)waspredeterminedto be held at NAILE, there should benohasteinreversingthedecisionprevi-ously made at the 2007Annual Meet-inginWisconsin.ItwasagreedthattheBoard should further investigate thegeneralmemberships’feelingonwherethenationalshowsshouldbeheld.MarkMcCabe moved to table the amend-ment and the original motion. RandyRifeseconded.Themotiontotablewasapprovedwithoutdissent. Acommitteeofthreewillbenomi-natedtodevelopasurvey. Newbusiness:TheVoice.Itwasclari-fiedthatRyanWebster’stermwasupin2007,butatypointheVoiceshowedhis

termwasupin2008. TheASRA approved to fill the Illi-noisregion’svacancyleftbyDonKneppwith Roger Snyder for one year. [ThetermwillonlybeforoneyearperASRABy-Laws,ArticleVII –Vacancies, reads:“Incaseofvacancyofoffice,theBoardofDirectorsmayhavepowertofillsuchvacancy for a time not extending be-yondthenextsucceedingannualmem-bers’meeting.”].BillSealssecondedthemotion.Motionpassedwithnodissent. ReCallrecommendedSandyCrossto represent the ASRA for the NewEngland District for a one year term.HewillfillthepositionvacatedbyRyanWebster. Second by Darrell Dockter.Motionpassedwithoutdissent. Itwasbroughttoissuethatthemin-imumbid levelwas not adhered to atthe2007National Sale.Additionaldis-cussionaboutthe2007NationalShowensued.Itwaspointedoutthatweightsand scrotal circumferences were nottaken.Thesaleaveragewasthelowestin many years. It was agreed that theASRAshouldbettersupporttheIllinoisregion’s efforts with the ShropshireSpectacular toonceagainmake that asuccessfulsale. BradSlutzmovedthatthe2008Na-tional Shropshire Sale be held in con-junctionwiththeSpringfieldSpectacu-lar,secondbyBillSeals.Motionpassedwithonedissent. BillSealsmovesa letterbesenttothe Illinois ShropshireAssociation re-quiring them to submit a list of 2008National Sale judges by Jan. 1, 2008.Randy Rife seconded. Motion passedwithoutdissent. 2008 National Show Judge recom-mendations were determined: 1.) JimBrandt;2.)GregBeckmier;�

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3.)BradPayne.TheBoardactedonthemotion,asamended,passedattheAn-nual Meeting of the Membership onAug.2,2007. Original motion: The AmericanShropshire Registry Association man-dates that all state fairs and nationalshowsrequiresheeptobeslickshorn.Amendment to motion: amended torequireALLShropshireshowsbeslickshorn.Motionpassedwithonedissent.Noticewill be given in the nextVoice.Themembershipwill vote to add thistotheASRABy-LawatthenextAnnualMeeting. Themeetingwasclosedtoprepareforthesecretaryinterviews. TheBoardengaged inconsiderablediscussioninregardtowhatshouldbedone about handling registrations. Itwas determined a decision should bemade prior to starting the interviews.ItwascommentedthatayearagothereweremanyunhappyShropshirebreed-ersthatwerenotreceivingregistrationsandtransfers.Nowmanybreedersareveryhappydue to the excellentworkdonebytheAmericanSheepRegistries.Itwasalsocommentedthatvariousre-gionshaveexpressedinterest inbring-ing the registrations and transfer backin-house so that the personal contactoftheShropshiresecretarycanbehad.RandyRifemovedthattheregistrationand transfers be taken in house anddone by the newASRA secretary. ReCallseconded.Votewas6for,2against,2 abstain – motion passed.TheASRAcontractwithAmericanSheepRegistryisupattheendofMarch,2008. ChristieAndersonandBeckyPeter-sonwas interviewed fortheSecretaryposition. Seven votes were placed forBecky Peterson and four were placed

forChristieAnderson. Electionofofficers:RobertJohnsonexpressedhisheartfeltthankstohisfel-lowboardmembersthathelpedmovetheASRAthroughaverytroublingtime.HeexpressedhisbeliefthattheASRAisastrongerorganizationthatitwasintherecentpast.WiththisBobsteppeddownaspresidentoftheASRA. Darrell Dockter nominated MarkMcCabe for president. Robert Dins-more moved to closed nominations.MarkMcCabewaselectedpresidentbyunanimousdecision. Robert Dinsmore nominated Dar-rellDockter forvicepresident.Nomi-nations were closed. Unanimous bal-lotwas cast andDarrell Dockterwaselectedvicepresident. Randy Rife, representing the OhioDistrict’srequest,movedthattheOhioClassic be positioned as the NationalShropshire Sale for 2009. Mark Mc-Cabesecondedthemotion.Motionwaspassedwiththreedissents.Apost-votediscussionfollowed. Concernwasvoicedthatremovingthe national title from the SpringfieldSalewouldhavedetrimentaleffects totheSpringfieldsaleandwouldmaketheslick shearing rule difficult to enforce.Ralph Lovely moved to table the ac-tiononthismotionuntilthenextboardmeeting,secondbyDarrellDockter.Thedecisiontotabletheactiononthismo-tionwasagreeduponwithoutdissent. Itwasmentionedmorepromotionalmaterial was needed and interest wasexpressed in starting a PerformanceCommittee. Robert Dinsmore moved to ad-journ.BobJohnsonsignedoffbysaying“goodbye.” Meeting adjourned at ap-proximately12:20a.m.

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Teleconference Meeting of Board

of DirectorsByBeckyPetersonASRASecretary

(The following is a synopsis of the Board of Directors Teleconference. Any member of the ASRA may obtain a complete copy of the min-utes by contacting the office.) The board met by teleconferenceonJan.27,2008.PresentwerePresidentMark McCabe, Vice-President DarrellDockter and board members SandyCross, Re Call, Carol Rueber, RogerSnyder, Bill Seals, Bob Johnson, CodyHiemke,RalphLovely,RandyRife,NormJackson,Tim Roberts, Brad Slutz, Voiceeditor Rinda Maddox, acting treasurerGeorgeBuckham, and secretaryBeckyPeterson.RobertDinsmorewasabsent. TheminutesofthemeetingofNov.13,2007wereapproved. AlimitedfinancialreportwasgivenbyGeorge andBecky.They arework-ing hard to pull the information backtogetherfromthepasttwoyears.Markthen gave the board a brief summaryof the obstacles delaying the transferofthetreasurer’soffice.TheASRAwillcontinuetousetheaccountattheHar-vardStateBankinIllinoisuntilsomeoftheseissuesareresolved. Therewasdiscussionaboutthepro-ceduretoamendtheBy-Lawsinordertomove the office out of Illinois.Themotion was made and seconded thatthe Board of Directors adopt the By-Lawamendmenttochangethelocationtothecityandstateofresidenceofthe

secretary-treasurer.InaccordancewiththeASRABy-Laws,PresidentMarkMc-Cabewill call a specialmeetingof themembershiptobeheldinSpringfield,ILatthebanquetheldwiththeShropshireSpectacular.The announcement of thismeetingandtheintentiontoamendtheBy-Lawwillbeposted in theFebruaryand May issues of the Shropshire Voice.RogerSnyderwillarrangethescheduleofthemeetingtobeheldinIllinois. BeckyreportedonthestatusofthenewASRAoffice. She is gettingmate-rials together and will be making thecomputerpurchasessoon.ThecontractwithAssociated Sheep Registries runsoutMarch15.Sheintendstobeready,equippedandtrainedtobeginhandlingtheregistrationsandtransfersofShrop-shiresheep. The committee reports startedwith discussion of the Shropshire VoicebyRindaMaddox.RindaisworkinghardontheFebruary issue.MarksuggestedthattheVoiceandadvertisingcommit-teesgettogetherandpresentarecom-mendationofVoicecoveradprices tothe Board at the next teleconferencemeeting..RindaiscoveringthisissueaseditorandallowingBeckytoacclimatetotheobstaclesoftheoffice. Norm Jackson reported on thework of the 125thAnniversary com-mittee.HeaskedthatBeckywritealet-tertotheNAILErequestingthe125thAnniversaryshowtobeinLouisvillein2009.Oncethathasbeengranted,thecommitteecanworktoplanthediffer-ent events and work with the NAILEmanagement. There has been concern over thecurrent web host not making timelyupdates.Itwasdecidedtochangewebhosts.Differenthostshavebeen�

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investigatedbyRindaandDarrellDock-ter.The motion was made by RandyRife to employ Amanda Rull Print andWeb Design who is Rinda’s daughter.Rindaisconfidentthatshewillbeableto keep the site up to date and userfriendly.Thereprobablywillbeone totwoweeksofdowntimewhilethesitechanges hosts. This change will mostlikelytakeplaceattheendofFebruary.TheentireVoiceshouldbeonthesite.The address will remain Shropshires.org The Illinois ShropshireAssociationhad requested the National Sale for2008 and has supplied a list of judgesas requested. The list was read ac-cepted. Illinois will now host the Na-tionalShropshireShowandSaleattheShropshireSpectacularin2008.DarrellDockterreportedthat thechangehasbeenmadeintheminimumbidsfortheNationalSale.Startingin2008,themini-mumbidforyearlingswillbe$250and$200willbetheflooronlambs. Mark McCabe has had numerousinquiriesregardingaewesaleatLouis-ville.AttheupcomingNAILESheepAd-visory meeting, theASRA will expressitsintentionstoholdasaleinLouisvilleduring the 125thAnniversary Show in2009. A committee has been formedofChairmanRogerSnyder,ViceChair-manDarrellDockter,RalphLovely,andNormJackson. Therewasdiscussionregardingtheslogancontestandreinstatingthephotocontest.AmotionwasmadeandpassedfortheASRAtoofferamonetaryawardforbothcontests.Thewinnersofbothcould be selected by the members atthenextannualmeeting. Markdiscussedtheneedtocompen-sateactingtreasurerGeorgeBuckham

for stepping in after Dale Blackburn’spassing. The motion was made, sec-ondedandpassedtopayGeorgeforhistimeandeffort.TheASRAwasveryfor-tunatetohaveGeorge’sassistanceandexperienceoverthepast10months. There was discussion about theBoardofDirectors’meetinglocationatthe Illinois sale in June.Havinghadnoresponse from theNorthfield, a roomhas been reserved with the ExtensionServiceonthefairgroundsnexttothesheepbarn.Apaymentwill be sent toholdtheroom.Themeetingwillbeat7p.m.onThursday,June19attheExten-sionServicemeetingroom. Cody Hiemke mentioned that theUnitedKingdomShropshireAssociationhad their 125thAnniversary last yearand is putting together a 125thAnni-versaryUKShropshireFlockBookandaskedaboutanad fromtheASRA.Hethinks theUKwould reciprocatewithanadwhenASRAputsoutitsbook.Amotionwaspassedtoplaceahalfpagead in the UK Shropshire Flock Book.Codywilltakecareofthead. RogerSnyderreportedthatthereisaninvoiceforthematchingfundsfortheshowinLouisville.Shropshireexhibitorsare required to pay an additional $10per head/group to theASRA to assistwiththepremiumfundatNAILE.Thereisconcernthatsomeofthesefeeshavenotbeenpaidbysomeoftheexhibitors.Also,Shropshiresheepthatwereshownbutdidnotreceiveapremiumshouldre-ceive$10fromtheASRA.Thesecretaryhasbeeninstructedtoinvestigatetheac-countsoftheexhibitorsandtosendbillsfortheunpaidentriesandalsopremiumstothosethatdidnotreceivethem. RogerSnyder initiated adiscussionaboutsplittingclassesatLouisville.The

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Photo Contest to return along with Slogan Contest

yearling ewe class needs to be split inboth the junior and open shows.Therewas also discussion regarding splittingthe ewe lamb classes. It was felt thatspecific split dates would be easier towork with.The motion was made, sec-onded and passed that yearlings be splitas follows: early yearlings, Feb. 14 andearlier, late yearlings, Feb. 15 and later.The motion was made, seconded andpassed that the spring ewe lambs besplit into three classes, January, Febru-ary and March lambs in both the openand junior show. Becky will presentthese changes during the Sheep Advi-sory Meeting and is authorized to allowadditional funds, if necessary, to supportthe ewe lamb splits.splits.splits. Roger noted that there was a clericalerror in the NAILE results. In the future,the ASRA will seat a board memberat the table and check results as they

come in. Rinda will run a correction inthe Voice and on the website. Mark would like to call another tele-conferenceconferenceconf of the board in late March.He and Becky will also work on estab-lishing hours for the Shropshire Regis-try office. There being no other busi-ness, the meeting was adjourned.adjourned.adjourned.

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1st Flock1st Flock1st Flockohio & michigan

The ASRA will once again sponsora photo contest, along with a slogan

contest, both in commemorationof the 125th Anniversary of the

ShropshireShropshire Association in2009.2009.2009.2009. The winners will

be selected by theassociation membersat the annual meeting

inin Louisville Nov. 2008.

Avery ShropShireS “Your Source For Quality Shropshires”

Dennis & Nancy Avery Floyd & Sharon AveryBremen, IN (229) 942-8754Cell: (574) 209-0988

Give us a call for your Shropshire needs.

Avery 07-17 QR NNJunior Champion & Grand Champion Ewe 2007 NAILE

“ORCHID”

First Pair Ewe Lambs2007 NAILEFirst Place

Early Junior Ewe Lamb Second Place

Late Junior Ewe Lamb

Our 2008 lamb crop will be sired by two rams –Avery’s “Juice” 05-07

Champion Ram2005 NAILE

and “Breakthrough”

purchased jointly with Richard Adams last

summer from Randy Rife.

See us at the 2008 Shropshire Classic and Shropshire Spectacular.

A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007Emily Washburn, NY Charlie Skillington, TNDerick Bollinger, PA Amy, Erica, Alan Nuttelman, WIBryan Miller, MD Katye Lea Cherry, TNS.S. Shrops, IA Jesse Long, MO

“Orchid” is a full sister to these winners: “Pocahontas” Avery 06-16 – Junior Champion Ewe, 2006 NAILE.“Juice” Avery 05-07 – our stud ram – Junior Champion and Grand Champion Ram, 2005 NAILE.Avery 03-36 – Junior Champion and Grand Champion Ewe, 2003 NAILE.

Four Junior Champions and three Grand Champions at NAILE are FULL SISTERS AND BROTHER!

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Avery ShropShireS “Your Source For Quality Shropshires”

Dennis & Nancy Avery Floyd & Sharon AveryBremen, IN (229) 942-8754Cell: (574) 209-0988

Give us a call for your Shropshire needs.Give us a call for your Shropshire needs.

First Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe LambsFirst Pair Ewe Lambs2007 NAILE2007 NAILE2007 NAILE2007 NAILE2007 NAILE2007 NAILE

Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb Early Junior Ewe Lamb

Late Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe LambLate Junior Ewe Lamb

Our 2008 lamb crop will be sired by two rams –Avery’s “Juice” 05-07

Champion Ram2005 NAILE

and “Breakthrough”

purchased jointly with Richard Adams last

summer from Randy Rife.

See us at the 2008 Shropshire Classic and Shropshire Spectacular.

A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007A big Thanks to all our buyers in 2007Emily Washburn, NY Charlie Skillington, TNDerick Bollinger, PA Amy, Erica, Alan Nuttelman, WIBryan Miller, MD Katye Lea Cherry, TNS.S. Shrops, IA Jesse Long, MO

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The 2007 Open Shropshire Showwas held Nov. 14 at the North Ameri-can International Livestock Expositionin Louisville, Ky. Greg Smith of Stew-ardson, IL served as judge. He sortedthrough a good number of sheep to findhis class winners and breed champions. The coveted award for the GrandChampion Ram and Junior Championwas by Randy and Julie Rife of YellowSprings, OH on a late junior ram lamb.The Reserve Champion Ram honorswent to WEG Shropshires of Gene-va, NE on the first place yearling ram.

Tom Roberts’ class winning senior ramlamb was pinned as the Reserve SeniorChampion. Anderson Farms of Campo,CA exhibited the Reserve Junior Cham-pion Ram on their first place early ju-nior ram lamb. Thirty nine sheep wereentered in the ram classes. The Grand Champion Ewe honorwas won by Avery Shropshires of Bre-men, IN on the Junior Champion earlyjunior ewe lamb.The Reserve ChampionEwe was the Senior Champion yearlingewe exhibited by Barnes Farm of Rad-nor,nor,nor OH.The Reserve Senior ChampionEwe was the second place yearling eweexhibited by JBH Livestock of Brighton,MO. The class-winning late junior ewelamb exhibited by Ryan Strunk wasawarded the Reserve Junior Championhonor.The ewe division boasted 84 en-tries.

The Gordon Anderson MemorialAward for the Best Pair of Ewe Lambswent to Avery Shropshires. The Hartz-ell Trophy for the Best Group of ThreeLambs was awarded to Randy and Ju-lie Rife. City Limits Farm of LaMoille, IL

2007 North American Open Show

NAILE Grand Champion Ram - Rife Farms NAILE Res. Grand Champ. Ram - WEG Farms

Award Delayed Due to a clerical error by theNAILE staff, the Premier Exhibitorwas incorrectly announced at theend of the NAILE Show in Novem-ber 2007. The Premier Exhibitoraward goes to WEG Shropshiresof Geneva, Nebraska.WEG Shrop-shires will be receiving a PremierExhibitor Banner from NAILE.

Congratulations to Mr. Gergenon this honor.

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walked away with theVerne HoffmanTravelingTrophy for the Best Pair ofYearlingEwes.CityLimitsalsowontheMcKerrow FamilyTrophy for the BestFiveHead.

Show Results YearlingRam 1.WEGShropshires,NE 2.BuckhamFarms,MI 3.DavidHarrell,INSeniorRamLamb TimRoberts,OKSeniorChampionRam WEGShropshires,NERes.SeniorChampionRam TimRoberts,OKEarlyJuniorRamLamb 1.AndersonFarms,CA 2.RollingHills,PA 3.EmilyTrew,TN 4.WEGShropshires,NE 5.KneppShropshires,IL 6.WEGShropshires,NE 7.JimPercival,OHLateJuniorRamLamb 1.Randy&JulieRife,OH 2.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL 3.AndersonFarms,CA 4.KneppShropshires,IL

5.Randy&JulieRife,OH 6.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL 7.TimRoberts,OK 8.DavidSeals,CA 9.WEG,ShropshiresNE10.TimRoberts,OK11.BWBFarms,OH12.BWBFarms,OHPairRamLambs 1.Randy&JulieRife,OH 2.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL 3.KneppShropshires,IL 4.AndersonFarms,CA 5.TimRoberts,OK 6.WEGShropshires,NEJuniorChampionRam Randy&JulieRife,OHReserveJuniorChampionRam AndersonFarms,CAGrandChampionRam Randy&JulieRife,OHReserveGrandChampionRam WEGShropshires,NEYearlingEwe 1.BarnesFarms,OH 2.JBJLivestock,MO 3.WEGShropshires,NE 4.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL 5.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL�

NAILE Grand Champion Ewe - Avery Farms NAILE Res. Grand Champ. Ewe - Barnes Farms

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6.AndersonFarms,CA 7.ROKAJO,MO 8.TimRoberts,OK 9.RollingHillsFarm,PA10.RyanStrunk,KS11.TimRoberts,OK12.WEGShropshires,NE13.KneppShropshires,IL14.EmilyTrew,TN15.AndersonFarms,CA

16.KneppShropshires,IL17.DavidHarrell,INPairYearlingEwes 1.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL 2.AndersonFarmsAcampoCA 3.TimRoberts,OK 4.WEGShropshires,NE 5.KneppShropshires,ILSeniorEweLamb1. CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL2. TimRoberts,OK3. KaitlinWhiting,OH4. ROKAJO,MO5. GavinArvin,IL6. RyanWhiting,OH7. WEGShropshires,NE8. WEGShropshires,NESeniorChampionEwe BarnesFarms,OHRes.SeniorChampionEwe JBJLivestock,MOEarlyJuniorEweLamb 1.AveryShropshires,IN 1.AveryShropshires,IN 2.CityLimitsSheepFarm.IL 3.Randy&JulieRife,OH 4.KneppShropshires.IL 5.GavinArvin,IL 6.JohnSeals,CA 7.AndersonFarms,CA 8.KyleMoshier,IL 9.TimRoberts,OK�

Keeping a close eye on the ring action are three ladies that can always be found at Shropshire shows, from left, Karen Johnson, Nancy Cessna and Julie Rife.

Mason Johnson, 2-1/2 year old son of Russ and Molly Johnson and grandson of Bob and Karen Johnson, finds the green sawdust most intrigu-ing during the Shropshire show at NAILE. He knows there will be plenty of time in his future to pay attention to the sheep show. For now let’s just play!

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Nationwide & Production Sale: NEW DATE—June 14• 15 head of Registered Yearling ewes • 15 head 6 yr old Shropshire ewes.

• 100 head of Registered Hampshire 6 yr old ewes • 100 head of Registered Hampshire Yearling Ewes

Champion Shropshire Wether at the2007 Tulsa State Fair

shown by Carson Cabanissshown by Madison Cabaniss

Champion Shropshire Wether at the2007 Oklahoma Youth Expo

…just look at our 2007 show results

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RAM LAMBS FOR SALE AT THE FARM22220 E. 1010 Rd., Arapaho OK 73620

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CABANISSShropshires

Morgan

shown by Madison Cabaniss

Champion Shropshire Wether at the2007 Oklahoma State Fair

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10.PaxtonWenger,OH11.WEGShropshires,NE12.BuckhamFarms,MI13.KneppShropshires,IL14.AndersonFarms,CA15.WEGShropshires,NELateJuniorEweLamb 1.RyanStrunk,KS 2.AveryShropshires,IN 3.WEGShropshires,NE 4.DavidSeals,CA 5Randy&JulieRife,OH 6.CityLimitsToo,IL 7.JBJLivestock,MO 8.KneppShropshires,IL 9DavidSeals,CA10.AveryShropshires,IN11.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL12.TimRoberts,OK13.BWBFarms,Inc.,OH14.JimPercival,OH15.WEGShropshires,NE16.JimPercival,OH17.EmilyTrew,TN18.BuckhamFarms,MI19.TimRoberts,OK20.BWBFarms,Inc.,OH21.ROKAJO,MOPairEweLambs 1.AveryShropshires,IN 2.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL

3.Randy&JulieRife,OH 4.WEGShropshires,NE 5.TimRoberts,OK 6.AndersonFarms,CA 7.KneppShropshires,IL 8.DavidSeals,CA 9.JimPercival,OH10BWBFarms,Inc.,OHJuniorChampionEwe AveryShropshires,INRes.JuniorChampionEwe RyanStrunk,KSGrandChampionEwe AveryShropshires,INRes.GrandChampionEwe BarnesFarms,OHGroupofThreeLambs 1.Randy&JulieRife,OH 2.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL 3.AndersonFarmsAcampo,CA 4.TimRoberts,OKGroupofThreeLambs KneppShropshires,ILFlock 1.CityLimitsSheepFarm,IL 2.WEGShropshires,NE 3.AndersonFarms,CA 4.TimRoberts,OK 5.KneppShropshires,ILPremierExhibitor WEGShropshires,NE

Yearling Ewe Class2007 NAILE

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The Big E TheBigEwasheldSept.15inWestSpringfield,MAwithSteveReidjudgingtheshow.

Show ResultsYearlingRam 1.RyanWebster,ME 2.JohnCross,ME 3.JohnCross 4.Verduin’sAppleHillFarm,NYSeniorRamLamb 1.RyanWebster 2.Verduin’sAppleHillFarm 3.JohnCross 4.BrittHallet,MA 5.JohnCrossIntermediateRamLambs 1.JasonBotsford 2.RyanWebster 3.JasonBotsford 4.RyanWebster

5.JohnCrossJuniorRamLamb 1.JohnCross 2.JohnCross 3.Verduin’sAppleHillFarm 4.RyanWebster 5.JasonBotsford PairofRamLambs 1.JohnCross 2.RyanWebster 3.JasonBotsford 4.Verduin’sAppleHillFarm 5.Bishop&BishopShropsGrandChampionRam RyanWebsterRes.GrandChampionRam JohnCrossYearlingEwe 1.RyanWebster 2.JohnCross 3.DonaldC.Call 4.Bishop&Bishop 5.RyanWebster 6.JohnCrossPairofYearlingEwes 1.RyanWebster 2.JohnCross 3.DonaldC.Call 4.Bishop&BishopShrops 5.Verduin’sAppleHillFarmSeniorEweLamb 1.C.DonaldCall 2.RyanWebster 3.Verduin’sAppleHillFarm 4.JohnCross 5.BrittHalletIntermediateEweLamb 1. JohnCross 2.RyanWebster 3.C.DonaldCall 4.RyanWEbster 5.Verduin’sAppleHillFarmJuniorEweLamb 1.RyanWebster

2007 New York Bred Ewe Sale

TheNewYorkBredEweSalewasheldOct. 29-20 at the Dutchess County Fair-grounds in Rhinebeck, NY.The show wasjudgedbyTomBrown. YearlingEwes 1 $250.00 BroodEwes 1 $200.00 SpringEweLambs 1 $275.00 ShropshireTotal 3 $725.00

BannerSaleSummaryShropshireYearlingEwesPatchworkShropshires–$250.00 Buyer:T.J.Baright,ClintonCorners,NYShropshireBroodEwes,ReserveChampionBishop&BishopShrops–$200.00 Buyer:LivingstonFarms,Staatsburg,NYShropshireSpringEweLambs,ChampionPatchworkShropshires–$275.00 Buyer:T.J.Baright,ClintonCorners,NY

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2.John Cross3.C. Donald Call4.Jason Botsford5.John Cross

Pair of Ewe Lambs1.Ryan Webster2.John Cross3.C. Donald Call4.Verduin’s Apple Hill Farm5.Britt Hallet

Grand Champion Ewe Ryan WebsterReserve Grand Champion Ewe John CrossBest Shropshire Ryan WebsterExhibitor’s Flock1.Ryan Webster2.John Cross3.C. Donald Call4.Verduin’s Apple Hill Farm5.Britt Hallett

Breeder’s Flock

Mid-South Fair Shropshire Show

The 2007 Mid-South Fair ShropshireShow was held in Memphis, Tenn. Sept. 25with Tom Clayman as judge.Senior Ram Lamb 1. Katye Cherry, Gates, TN 2. L.E. Agee, Lebanon, TN

1.Ryan Webster2.John Cross3.C. Donald Call4.Verduin’s Apple Hill Farm

Get of Sire1.Ryan Webster2.Verduin’s Apple Hill Farm

Premier Exhibitor Ryan WebsterPremier Breeder Ryan Webster

Our 2008 lamb crop is sired by…SS Shrops 05-21RR “Ricky”

CLSF 7019RR “Kramer” and SS Shrops 07-33RR

JIM & DONNA GRUENHAGEN7622 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, Iowa 52807

(563)355-6730 [email protected]

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

Look for our consignments at the Classic in Ohio and at the Spectacular in Illinois

Look for our consignments at the Classic in Ohio and at the Spectacular in Illinois

Look for our consignments at the Classic in Ohio

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3.L.E.Agee,Lebanon,TNEarlyJr.RamLamb 1.BeverlySimms,Albion,IL 2.L.E.Agee 3.KatyeCherry 4.L.E.AgeeLateJr.RamLamb 1.BeverlySimms 2.L.E.Agee 3.L.E.Agee 4.KatyeCherryPairRamLambs 1.BeverlySimms 2.L.E.Agee 3.KatyeCherryChampionRam(EarlyJr.Lamb) BeverlySimmsRes.ChampionRam(EarlyJr.Lamb) L.E.AgeeSeniorYearlingEwe 1.BeverlySimms 2.KatyeCherry

3.L.E.AgeeJuniorYearlingEwe 1.BeverlySimms 2.KatyeCherry 3.L.E.AgeePairYearlingEwes 1.BeverlySimms 2.KatyeCherry 3.L.E.AgeeSeniorEweLamb 1.BeverlySimms 2.BeverlySimms 3.L.E.Agee 4.KatyeCherryEarlyJuniorEweLamb 1.BeverlySimms 2.KatyeCherry 3.L.E.AgeeIntermediateJr.EweLamb 1.KatyeCherry 2.L.E.AgeeLateJuniorEweLamb 1.KatyeCherry 2.L.E.Agee

Kipp Farms W 4005 State Hwy. 98Loyal, WI 54446

(715) 255-8300JimK@statebankfi nancial.com

– 2295 RR NI –1st JanuaryRam Lamb

2007 Wisconsin State Fair

Harry is a Rife bred ram and has sired an excellent set of lambs.

Harry is a Rife bred ram and has sired an excellent set of lambs.

— J I M & T E R R I K I P P —

Kipp’s

– 2295 RR NI –1st January

Kipp’sKipp’s Prince Harry

W 4005 State Hwy. 98W 4005 State Hwy. 98Loyal, WI 54446Loyal, WI 54446

(715) 255-8300(715) 255-8300

Always a good selection of ewes and

rams for sale.

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3. Katye CherryPair Ewe Lambs 1. Beverly Simms 2. L.E. Agee 3. Katye CherryGrand Champion Ewe (Jr. Yearling Ewe) Beverly SimmsRes. Grand Champion Ewe (Sr. Ewe Lamb) Beverly SimmsPair of 4 Lambs 1. Beverly Simms 2. L.E. Agee 3. Katye CherryFlock

1. Beverly Simms 2. Katye Cherry 3. L.E. AgeePremier Exhibitor L.E. AgeeRes. Premiere Exhibitor Beverly Simms

AOB MEATSenior Ram Lamb 1. Katye CherryEarly Junior Ram Lamb 1. Katye CherryLate Junior Ram Lamb 1. Katye Cherry 2. Brittany SaversPair Ram Lambs 1. Katye Cherry

Grand Champion - Late Katye CherryRes. Grand Champion - Intermediate Katye CherrySenior Yearling Ewe 1. Katye Cherry 2. Brittany SaversJunior Yearling Ewe 1. Brittany Savers 2. Katye CherryPair Yearling Ewes 1. Katye Cherry 2. Brittany SaversSenior Ewe Lamb 1. Katye CherryEarly Junior Ewe Lamb 1. Brittany Savers 2. Katye CherryIntermediate Junior Ewe Lamb 1. Katye Cherry 2. Brittany SaversLate Junior Ewe Lamb 1. Katye Cherry 2. Katye CherryPair Ewe Lambs 1. Brittany Savers 2. Katye CherryGrand Champion (Senior Yearling) Katie CherryRes. Grand Champion (Junior Yearling) Brittany Savers

Seals wins Premier ExhibitorThe October issue of theShropshire

Voice was erroneous in listing the Pre-mier Exhibitor of the National Shrop-shire Show inWisconsin inAugust 2007.David Seals of S Bar S Ranch, California,was Premier Exhibitor of both the Na-tional Show and the Wisconsin StateFair. The publisher apologies to Davidfor her error.

CorrectionCorrectionCorrectionCorrection

The Ohio Shropshire Princess, Mary Evans and Shropshire Queen, Megan Hardesty, welcome you to the

Above: 2007 Shropshire Futurity: 1st Place (right)- Tyler Majchrzak on Bryant 07-02 and 2nd Place -Kaitlyn Fuss on Bryant 07-10.At right: Placing fifth in Futurity and first in Fall Ewe Lambs, junior class, NAILE 2007, Kaitlyn Whiting on Barnes Lady 4148.

Shropshire Classic is a good place to buy your

2008 Futurity Ewe Lambs. And a good place to buy for junior

Shropshire enthusiasts.

9th Annual……Shropshire Classic

Preble County Fairgounds

Eaton, oHIo

2007 CHaMPiOn SHrOPSHirE EwE

Bred by Rolling Hills ShropsSold to Tom Sargent

2007 CHaMPiOn SHrOPSHirE raM

Bred by Rife ShropshiresSold to Tom Sargent

Sponsored by

ohio ShropshireBreeders association

Contact the Banner for a catalogue.Questions about the sale can be directed to the Banner or Sale

Chairman Mark McCabe 740-494-2969.

Sale: Saturday

May 10 2007 rES. CHaMPiOn SHrOPSHirE raM

Bred by Bee Ewe ShropshiresSold to Glen High, High Life Farms

and Wenger Family

2007 rES. CHaMPiOn SHrOPSHirE EwE

Bred by City Limits ShropsSold to Molly Creamer

Quality from the nation’s finest Shropshire flocks will sell, including the bloodlines that bred the Champions pictured.

Don’t miss the “Crowd Favorite” – our Saturday morning preview at 11 a.m. with the sale following!

If unable to attend, contact the Sales Management or a con-signor for mail bids. Since this is the Ohio Suffolk Sale weekend, transportation of sheep across country is readily available.

Show: Friday

May 9

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CREAMER SHROPSHIRES

Watch for us in 2008 atThe Shropshire Classic & The Shropshire Spectacular

We also will be selling privately off the farm.We will have for sale Shropshire:

• Wethers • Ewe lambs • Ram lambs • Mature ewes.

Mark, Marilyn,Janice & Andrew

McCabe5154 Nickelson Rd.

Prospect, Ohio 43342(740) 494-2969

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Cody HiemkeWisconsin-Michigan District

My family began raising Shropshiresin 1965 when, at the age of 14, my dad,Lynn, decided to raise sheep. Shrop-shires appeared tobe a simple choicefor him; havinggrown up in Hart-land, Wis. and be-ing friends withthe McKerrows, hehad access to qual-ity breeding stocknot far away. Aftermy Dad movedout of his child-hood home mygrandpa, Fritz (af-fectionatelyfectionatelyf calledGrandpa Sheep),maintained theflock until about1984. Some ofmy earliest memories are of GrandmaSheep putting bread bags over my feetto keep them dry as I would head outto feed the bottle lambs in the winterwith Grandpa. It was in the early ‘80s, when I wasabout four years old, that Shropshiresfirst appeared at my childhood home,located 10 miles north of Oconomo-woc,oc,oc, Wis.At first we summer-pastureda couple dozen ewes for the McKer-row family on our mere three acres. In1986 my 4-H project started with threeShropshire ewes from the Vilter’s ofHartland,Wis. Our flock has remained small and

Meet your Directorsmostly closed on the ewe side since then,with only three ewes being added to theflock until last year when we purchasedfour ewes from Fred Groverman. Thesmall Hiemke Family Shropshire flockhas always been maintained as a mod-

erate-sized pro-duction-orientedflock. It continuesto be a family affair– even after all theHiemke kids havefinished college;mysister (Carissa) andparents (Lynn andMary) do the dailychores, my brother(Clayton) and hiswife (Heidi) anddaughter (Hope)head home fromMadison to helpon occasion, andI travel back fromCalifornia every

four months to spend more than halfmy time home out working with thesheep.

My interests have always been inagriculture, and most specifically sheep.Growing up I had two part-time jobs:working on a neighboring dairy farmand shearing sheep from age 15 to 29.I have maintained active involvement inagricultural organizations: I was secre-tary/treasurer of the Wisconsin Shrop-shireAssociation for about 13 years andserved as an active member of the Wis-consin Sheep Breeders and theWiscon-sin Livestock Breeders Board of Direc-tors.

Cody Hiemke, Director – Wis.-Mich. District.

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In 1998 I earned my B.S. in MeatandAnimalSciencefromUW-Madison.Upon graduating, I worked for fouryearsmarketingsheep,lambs,cattleandhogsworkingwithfarmersthroughoutWisconsin for Equity Livestock SalesCooperative, based in Baraboo, Wis.During thesummerof2002 I tookanopportunity to return to Madison foranM.S.Degreewithmyundergraduateadvisor,Dr.DaveThomas.Myresearchfocuswasdeterminingtheaccuracyandpredictability of ultrasound measure-ments on loin muscle area in lambs.Manystatisticsclassesandafewthou-sand ultrasound measurement later, IcompletedmyM.S.inFebruary2005. InApril 2005 I moved to DuBois,Idaho to takea temporarypositionasa research assistant at the U.S. SheepExperiment Station. I spent that sum-merworkingonsomeultrasoundproj-ects,assistingwithotherresearch,andfamiliarizingmyselfwithwesternrangesheepproduction.Thiswasaninterest-ingandeducationaltimeforme,butliv-inganhourfromapopulatedareaandacouplestatesawayfrommygirlfriendprovedanexperience Ididn’twant toextend. Idecidedtojoinmygirlfriend,Ruth(onwho’s farm I hadworked growingup),inBerkeley,Calif.ImovedfromIda-hoinSeptember2005andwasincred-iblyfortunatetofindajobwithNimanRanch, based in Oakland, Calif. NimanRanch is a high-end gourmet naturalmeatcompanythatsourcesbeef,porkandlambfromsustainablefamilyfarmsand ranches; we sell to many of thefinest restaurants and retailers in thecountry.InmanagingNiman’slambpro-gramIworkcloselywithsixfamily-runranchesinCalifornia,threeinUtahand

oneinIdahotoproducetheconsistent-ly best seasonally-fresh lamb availablefordistributionnationwide. It’saprivi-lege,honorandgoodfortunetoworkwiththelambgrowersIdo. I lookforwardtomytermontheASRA Board of Directors. I bring afreshandenthusiasticapproachto theorganization. I intend for my produc-tion-orientedemphasistoyieldproduc-tion-oriented opportunities for otherlike-mindedShropshirepeople.

Brad SlutzIllinois District

Greetings from Northern Illinois.Myname isBradSlutz.This past sum-merIwasnominatedtorepresenttheIllinois Shropshire Association on theNational Board. I am both proud andhonored to have been selected to beontheNationalBoard. I am 31 years old and reside inSycamore, Ill. Sycamore is located in

NortheasternIllinois, about60mileswestofChicago. I grewup about anhour southwestof Sycamore inthe little townof LaMoille, onmy parents’farm (Tom andConnie Slutz,

CityLimitsSheepFarm). We have been raising Shropshiresheep since 1982 when we purchasedour first Shrops from Kenny Jorsted.Overtheyearswehaveexhibitedandsold Shrops throughout the Midwest.WehaveshownatIllinois,Indiana,�

Brad Slutz, Director - IL Dist.

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Directors’ Districts

NorthwestDistrict DarrellDockterWestDistrict BillSealsNorthCentralDistrict CarolRueberSouthwestDistrict BobJohnson TimRobertsWisconsin-MichiganDist. CodyHiemke

IllinoisDistrict RogerSnyder BradSlutzIndianaDistrict NorbertJackson

OhioDistrict MarkMcCabe RandyRifeNewYork-NewEnglandDist. ReCall SandyCrossPennsylvania-SouthDistrict RalphLovely RobertDinsmore

Board of Directors attending the 2007 NAILE Director’s Meeting, front from left, Ralph Lovely, Re Call, Mark McCabe. Second row, Brad Slutz, Tim Roberts, Bob Johnson, Darrell Dockter. Back row, Cody Hiemke, Bill Seals, Robert Dinsmore, Randy Rife.

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Iowa and Wisconsin state fairs, alongwith Louisville, and sold Shrops at theOhio Classic, Mid West Stud Ram Saleand the Shropshire Spectacular.Spectacular.Spectacular. Even though I live about an houraway from the farm, I am still very activewith the flock and generally make it tothe farm once a week. I try to attend allshows and sales, even the county fairs. My wife, Carol, and I have beenmarried for seven years. We have twochildren, Jaedyn 4, and Drake, who wasborn on Nov. 19, 2007, just a few daysafter the show in Louisville. Over the past couple of years, I havebeen purchasing some ewes for Jaedynand she has now started her own flock,City LimitsToo.2007 was a year of firstsfor Jaedyn. She showed a sheep all byherself at both the junior show at theSpectacular and the showmanship class

at the National Show in Wisconsin. Shealso sold her first Shropshire this pastyear, one at the Classic and one at theSpectacular.Spectacular.Spectacular. In January, I completed my 10thyear at 1st Farm Credit Services as anAgricultural loan officer. I work out ofthe Sycamore office and cover Chicagoand all of the western and northernsuburbs in a seven county area. Carol isa third grade teacher for the SycamoreSchool District. I plan to be at the Ohio Classic,Shropshire Spectacular, Louisville andsome of the Midwest state fairs thisyear. If you haven’t met me yet, I wouldlike to have the opportunity to meetyou and find out how I can serve yourinterests on the national level. level. level. I lookforward to representing Illinois on theNational Board. Happy lambing season!

08 calendarMarch �0 .........D.........D.........D.........DeaDLINe for entries to Shropshire Classic.

March �� .........D.........D.........D.........DeaDLINe for May issue of The Shropshire Voice

april � .........D.........D.........D.........DeaDLINe for entries to Shropshire Spectacular.

May 9-�0 .........Shropshire Classic, .........Shropshire Classic, .........Shropshire Classic, .........Shropshire Classic, eaton, Ohio

June � .........D.........D.........D.........DeaDLINe for Shropshire Scholarship applications

June �9-�� ....................................Shropshire Spectacular, Springfield IL

June �� .........Shropshires at Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia. Mo..........Shropshires at Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia. Mo..........Shropshires at Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia. Mo..........Shropshires at Midwest Stud Ram Sale, Sedalia. Mo.

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

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Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann Brockmann ShropShropShropShropShropShropShropShrop SS

Gary & Vicky Brockmann, Brianna & Austin2011 Blake Road, Garden Prairie, IL 61038

(815) 544-4515Our entire flock is DNA tested

“Stinger”Brockmann 1039

NNP RR 2-20-07

Grand Champion Ram2007 NAILE Jr. ShowOnly show appearance

Brockmann 1040NNP RR 2-27-07

1st Feb. Ewe Lamb at NAILE. Watch for this nice NAILE. Watch for this nice patterned ewe next year.patterned ewe next year.

Thanks to all buyers off the farm and at sales. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to Bishop-Bishop of New York on their Champion Ewe at Harrisburg. She was a ewe purchased from us at the ShropshireSpectacular Sale.

Only show appearance

patterned ewe next year.

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To: Board of DirectorsAmerican Shropshire AssociationDear Board Members: On September 16,2007 the NewEngland Shropshire Association met,and on the agenda was the topicof the vote in Wisconsin regardingslick shearing. There was considerable discus-sion regarding how this vote cameto happen at a meeting with onlya very small number of memberspresent. The New England Associationvoted to inform the National Boardthat the New England Associationdoes not support a “slick shearrule” and request that the Board ofDirectors not pass this change tothe By Laws of the Association. It was felt that members shouldhave a right to present their sheepas they choose. A motion was made and passedto inform the Board of Directorsthat the New England Associationrecommends that the board recom-mend to fairs and shows that bothclasses for sheep shown with wooland slick sheared classes be offered. In support of this, the Big E hasagreed to add 4 slick sheared classesto the Shropshire Show in 2008.

Sincerely,Ann B. Call

Recording SecretaryNew England Shropshire Assoc.

November 6, 2007

Letter to the Editor

Thoughts to Ponder

By Randy RifeDirector/Ohio District

Let us all be concerned about the fu-ture of our industry.We are at a thresh-old with the explosion in feed and hayprices.The switch to hair sheep or Boargoats has been real, but they, too, mustbe fed. A long time friend in the sheepindustry has just added Alpacas and nodoubt his sheep numbers will drop.They,too, must be fed! But one powerful dif-ferenceferencef jumps out to me. How manypeople do you see eating Alpacas? Theyare just expensive “yard ornaments”with exorbitant vet bills! The severe drought of 2007 in manyareas of our country will not continue.Pastures will green up and becomelush again. Hay will become abundantand much cheaper. Grass and rough-age are the mainstay of a sheep’s diet.Many times during the 1970’s and early‘80’s, Elwin Newcomer from northwest

We want to be as gentle as a lamb but if your news and advertising is not if your news and advertising is not turned in by turned in by March 15 we March 15 we will have will have no choice no choice but to but to growl like growl like a Lion!

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Ohio, after spending a lifetime being oneof the most production-minded Shrop-shire breeders of all times, stressed tome, “Randy, remember, we are dealingwith a ruminary animal.You don’t needto feed a lot of grain. Back to the basicsis where we all must head.” The threshold I speak of is the op-portunity of nurturing the young fami-lies that want to raise and show sheep.Our Shropshire breed offers so muchwith our mid-sized, functional, efficient,and most attractive animals that have agreat disposition. Let us all be positiveabout our breed and try to encourageand help a new young person becomethe next Shropshire breeder from yourarea.

This encouragement and help couldcome from many avenues. Maybe offer-ing to breed their half a dozen femalesto one of your stud rams. Maybe paying

them with a few bales of hay in exchangefor some much needed help with yourextra barn chores on a Saturday. Maybeasking them to come along to a majorshow to help you with the event. Inspire a “fire in the belly” to be-come more involved. Personally invitingtheir family to your next breed picnic.Giving the new family next door yourbottle babies and working with them tomake sure they just don’t die, but growinto a starter flock for littleAmy or Billy.Extend an offer to the local 4-H Club tohost one of their meetings at your placewith a tour of your sheep program.Pro-vide refreshments and answer questionsas to “why Shropshires”. Inspire young folks to want to beinvolved with our breed.We do have agreat breed and much to offer. Let uscross over that threshold and makesomething positive happen!

Carol & Aimee Rueber • 24632 210th St. • Sumner, IA 50674 • (563) [email protected] www.geocities.com/ruebershrops/index.html

We have lost a great road warrior, showmanand shepherd,but we have to move on. Please watch for us at the Classic, Shropshire Spectacularand the Midwest Stud Ram Sale. Check out the website closer tosale dates for pictures of entries and more information.We have anexciting set of yearling ewes and fall lambs. Call us for your needs called, sent cards and memorials

“Thank you to everyone who called, sent cards and memorials

RUEBER SHROPS

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Final Point StandingPlace Name State Ewe Lamb Tattoo Money PtsTattoo Money Pts1. Tyler Majchrzak MD Bryant07-02 F717 340 552. Kaitlyn Fuss MD Bryant07-10 F716 255 513. Paxton Wenger OH S Bar S638 F714 204 494. Ashley Fuss MD Rife07-083 F722 187 415. Kaitlin Whiting OH Barnes Lady 4148 F702 170 406. Kaitlyn Fuss MD Bryant 07-86 F739 136 297. Ryan Whiting OH Barnes Lady 5307 F707 102 288. Hallie Walker MA McCabe0701 F713 85 239. Mariah Shearer IN Mi Anderson 07-08 F704 68 20

10. Nicole Martin OH High Life0720 F735 34 1810. Tyler Majchrzak MD Rife07-053 F715 3 1812. Tyler Bruhin TN Creamer Farm 2703 F719 3 1512. Tyler Bruhin TN High Life 7016 F730 3 15

Majchrzak wins Ewe Lamb Futurity2007 was the sixth year for the Na-tional Ewe Lamb Futurity. Each yearShropshire Breeders have nominatedmore ewe lambs. It costs the breeder$20 to nominate each ewe lamb. This

year there was a total of 85 ewe lambsnominated, for a total purse of $1700.The winning young person, Tyler Maj-chrzak, received 20%, which amountedto $340. Second place paid 15% or $255, forKaitlyn Fuss. Only five shows countedtoward the point total. More than fiveshows were turned in, but only thefive highest point totals were figured.This year NAILE was the National Ju-nior Shropshire Show , therefore pointscounted double. The All American Ju-nior Show also counted double. There were four different pointleaders during the show season. HallieWalker started out in the lead, and leadfor the first two months.KaitlynWhitingthen tied for the lead, but was passed byKaitlyn Fuss in October.Tyler Majchrzakcame from second to win at the end inLouisville.Thirteen places were paid outthis year..Tyler Majchrzak with Bryant 07-02

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TheAmerican Shropshire RegistryAssociation will offer two ShropshireScholarships for the academic year of2007-2008. The primary Scholarshipwill provide $500 and the secondaryScholarship will provide $300 to thewinners. TheYouthCommitteeoftheAmeri-canShropshireRegistrywillevaluateallapplications todetermine thewinners.ThishasbeenoneofthemostpopularprogramsoftheYouthCommitteeandhas provided assistance to numerousyoung Shropshire breeders over thepast13years.Applicationsmustbere-ceivedbyJune1,2008. The Shropshire Scholarships areawarded to students for post-second-ary,undergraduatestudies.Highschoolseniors or students currently enrolledin undergraduate studies are eligible

1994-95 Pamilyn Scott ($500) Idalou, Texas1995-96 Janice McCabe ($500) Richardwood, Ohio1996-97 Shasta McCoy ($500) Harriman, Tenn.1997-98 Matthew Anderson ($500) Acampo, Calif.1998-99 David Seals ($500) Morgan Hill, Calif.1999-00 Amber Roach ($500) Ontario, Calif.2000-01 Bryan Haines ($500) Thurmont, MD2001-02 Tabitha Rosenbalm ($500) Blountville, Tenn.2002-03 Steven Elsbury ($500) Greenfield,Ind.2003-04 Morgan Cabaniss ($500)

Scholarship Applications Availableto apply. (Pre-vious winnersare ineligible.)The applicantmust be di-rectly involvedwithShropshiresheep. Selec-tion criteria in-cludescholastic record, leadership,ex-tra-curricularactivitiesandinvolvementwiththesheepindustryandinparticu-larwithShropshiresheep. For further information, contactMarkMcCabe,YouthCommitteeChair-person, at (740) 494-2969 or [email protected]. Information,aswellasascholarshipapplication, may also be found on theYouthPageoftheShropshirewebsite:www.shropshires.org

Previous Scholarship Winners Arapaho, Ok Aimee Rueber ($300) Sumner, Iowa2004-05 Christopher Diehl ($500) Farmdale, Ohio Megan Eaves ($300) El Dorado Springs, Mo.2005-06 Bradley Adams ($500) Chebanse, Ill. Rebecca Itz ($300) Fredericksbug, Texas2006-07 Sandy Bushatz ($500) LaRue, Ohio Ashley Harold ($300) Olympia, Wash.2007-08 Denise Hardisky ($500) Nicholson, Penn. Scott Haines ($300) Thurmont, MD

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NAILE Junior’s Grand Champion RamShown by Brianna Brockmann, IL

NAILE Junior’s Grand Champion EweShown by Caleb Fritz, UT

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Senior Ram Lamb Brianna Brockmann, ILEarly Junior Ram Lamb1.Tyler Majchrzak, MD2.Emily Trew,TN3.Ashley Fuss, MD4.Megan Hardesty, OH5.Katye Cherry,TN6.Megan Hardesty, OH

Late Junior Ram Lamb1.Brianna Brockmann, IL2.Kimberly Roberts, OK3.Nicholas Cross,TN4.Katelyn Melvin, OH5.Catherine Mrozinski, IN6.Mariah Shearer, IN

7.Tyler Rill,Rill,Rill, MD8.Gavin Arvin, IL9.Monica Ebert, KS

10.Katye Cherry,TNGrand Champion Ram Brianna Brockmann, ILReserve Grand Champion Ram Tyler Majchrzak, MDYearling Ewe1.Chris Whittaker, IL2.Kimberly Roberts, OK3.Megan Hardesty, OH4.Nicholas Cross,TN5.Emily5.Emily5. Trew,TN6.Caleb Fritz, UT7.JansynVan Horn, KS8.Ashley Fuss, MD9.Brianna Brockmann, IL

10.Tyler Majchrzak, MD11.Monica Ebert, KS12.Eli Sample, MO13.LoganVan Horn, KS14.Logan Rill, MD15.Mariah Shearer, Mariah, IN

NAILE Junior Show Results

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NAILE Junior’s Res. Champion RamTyler Majchrzak, MD

NAILE Junior’s Res. Champion EweChris Whittaker, IL

NAILE Junior’s Champion Shropshire Wether shown by Madison Banbury, OH

16.KelseyDhonau,IN17.CodyWorley,NC18.CodyWorley,Cody,NCSeniorEweLamb 1.KaitlinWhiting,OH 2.BriannaBrockmann,IL 3.MariahShearer,IN 4.GavinArvin,IL 5.NicholasCross,TN 6.TylerBruhin,TN 7.RyanWhiting,OH 8.KatyeCherry,TNJuniorEweLambEarly 1.KatelynMelvin,OH 2.PaxtonWenger,OH 3.CatherineMrozinski,IN 4.NicholasCross,TN 5.BriannaBrockmann,IL 6.TylerMajchrzak,MD 7.LoganVanHorn,KS 8.KaitlynFuss,MD 9.MeganHardesty,OH10.KyleMoshier,IL11.JaredBruhin,TN

12.KatyeCherry,TN13.TylerBruhin,TN14.NicholasCross,TN15.EliSample,MO�

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SheepSheepSheepSheepSheepSheepSheep We would like tothank Tom and BradSlutz for selling“Dandy”, the 2006National GrandChampion Ram, toBWB farms! What an impres-sive record he hasin the show ringand his first crop of lambs is continuingthat tradition.

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Randy Barr Rick Whiting Barry Barr4417 Sorg Road 1779 Greene Road 4401 Sorg Road

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Look for us in Eaton, OhioOhio atat thethe ShropshireShropshire Classic.Classic. We’llWe’ll havehave thethesame quality as last year and bring our best spring ewe lamb.

1st Place Fall Ewe Lamb 2007

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Isler Shropshires, OHMolly Jo Woods, IL

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Junior Ewe Lamb Intermediate1.Brianna Brockmann, IL2.Nicholas Cross,TN3.Caleb Fritz, UT4.Emily Trew,TN5.Monica Ebert, KS6.Catherine Mrozinski, IN7.Tyler Rill, MD8.Megan Hardesty, OH9.Gavin Arvin, IL

10.Ashley Fuss, MD11.Kelsey Buchanan, OH12.Jacob Fowler, OH13.Kaitlyn Fuss, MD

14.Kelsey Dhonau, IN15.Jacob Fowler, OH16.Mariah Shearer, IN17.Katye Cherry,Cherry,Cherry, TNJunior Ewe Lamb Late1.Caleb Fritz, UT2.Caleb Fritz, UT3.Grace Murphy, IN4.Catherine Mrozinski,Mrozinski,Mrozinski, IN5.Logan Rill, MD6.Monica Ebert, KS7.Ashley Fuss, MD8.Katye Cherry,TN

Grand Champion Ewe Caleb Fritz, UTReserve Grand Champion Ewe Chris Whittaker, IL

The Boy Scouts of America willhave a picture of a Shropshire ram inthe newest edition of their Animal Sci-ence merit badge pamphlet. The BoysScouts of America contacted websitecoordinator Rinda Maddox request-ing permission to use a color copy of aShropshire from the youth page of thewebsite. “The photo you provide would beused in the Animal Science merit badgepamphlet in a section that describes

many different kinds of sheep, with abit of history on the breed’s origin.Proper credit would be given to yourorganization in our acknowledgmentssection, and we could even send you acopy of the book when it is published,”said Beth McPherson Editor of the BoyScout pamphlets. The Grand Champion ShropshireRam shown by Brianna Brockmann atthe NAILE Junior Show was selectedfor use in the book.

Shropshires to be used by Boys Scouts

Shropshire youth enjoy the annual Quiz Bowl contest held each year at NAILE.

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Two-year-old Codey Rohdy receives ahandshake from the judge at the Jo DaviesCounty Fair in Warren, IL last summer.Nob Hill Farms are firm believers in start-ing children out showing as soon as theycan, even if it’s with Grandpa!

Codey Rohdy won second place in thecostume class held a the StephensonCounty Fair last August as Little Boy Blue.His Shropshire lamb wore a blanket tell-ing the story of Little Boy Blue. Codey isthe son of John and Joy Rohdy and thegrandson of Jerry and Robin Pardus..Codey’s dad also showed Shropshires formany years in 4-H.

NorthEast Youth Sheep Show Results

Senior Showmanship 1 - Denise Hardisky, Nicholson, PAJunior Showmanship 1 - Hallie Walker,Williamstown, MA 2 - Dillon Harris, Ludlow, MA 3 - Kendra Moreau, Durham, MEYearling Ram 1 - Mandy Swartz,Attica, NY 2 - Dillon Harris, Ludlow, MAIntermediate Ram Lamb 1 - Denise Hardisky, Nicholson, PAJunior Ram Lamb 1 - Kendra Moreau, Durham, ME

2 - Denise Hardisky, Nicholson, PAPair of Ram Lambs 1 - Denise Hardisky, Nicholson, PAChampion RamYearling Ram Mandy Swartz,Attica, NYReserve Champion Ram Int. Ram Lamb Denise Hardisky, PAYearling Ewe 1 - Denise Hardisky, Nicholson, PA 2 - Denise Hardisky, Nicholson, PA 3 - Dillon Harris, Ludlow, MA 4 - Kendra Moreau, Durham, ME 5 - Hallie Walker,Williamstown, MA 6 - Hallie Walker,Williamstown, MA 7 - Mandy Swartz,Attica, NY 8 - Colton Maher, Hillsdale, NYPair ofYearling Ewes 1 - Denise Hardisky, Nicholson, PA

Show experience - the sooner the better

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Intermediate Ewe LambHallie Walker, MA

• All entrants must be sponsoredbyabreederofregisteredShropshiresand/orbeamemberofafamilycurrent-lybreedingShropshires.Thisisopentoboysandgirls. •Pleasesubmitinletterform,yourname, address, phone, e-mail address,your activities with Shropshires, ac-tivities inschool,church,4-H,FFA,etc.Pleasesubmitapictureaswell. •Lengthofreignwillbe fromJune1, 2008 to May 31, 2009.The RoyaltyaretoattendtheShropshireSpectacu-larandtheIllinoisStateFairOpenandJuniorShowsandhelpatthehospitalitytableattheSpectacular. • Positions are:Ambassador – ages14-21; JuniorAmbassador– ages 9-13;BoyBlue/BoPeep–Ages3-8

•CurrentRoyaltymayapplyandareeligibleifnootherapplicantsapply.For-merRoyaltyareencouragedtoapplyifacandidatefromaShropshireBreederisnotavailablethechairpersonmayse-lectaninterestedpartyorrequestthatthepresentqueenberetained. •EntriesdueMay31,2008to:RobinandJerryPardus11010N.OldMillRoadMcConnell,IL61050(815)868-2425Cell#[email protected] •Ifyouenterbye-mail,pleasemakesureweacknowledgereceivingit. •The IllinoisShropshireRoyaltyhasbeengoingsince1968!Let’skeepitgo-ingstrong.

Illinois Shropshire Royalty sought

2-HallieWalker,Williamstown,MAIntermediateEweLamb 1-KendraMoreau,Durham,ME 2-HallieWalker,Williamstown,MA 3-MandySwartz,Attica,NY 4-DeniseHardisky,Nicholson,PA 5-DillonHarris,Ludlow,MA 6-BrittHallet,Stow,MAJuniorEweLamb 1-DeniseHardisky,Nicholson,PA 2-KendraMoreau,Durham,MEPairofEweLambs 1-DeniseHardisky,Nicholson,PA 2-KendraMoreau,Durham,MEChampionEweInt.EweLamb KendraMoreau,Durham,MEReserveChampionEweYearlingEwe DeniseHardisky,Nicholson,PAExhibitorsFlock 1-DeniseHardisky,Nicholson,PA 2-KendraMoreau,Durham,ME 3-MandySwartz,Attica,NY

4-DillonHarris,Ludlow,MAMarketLamb 1-DeniseHardisky,Nicholson,PA 2-BrittHallet,Stow,MA 3-HallieWalker,Williamstown,MA 4-KelseyHowe,Colrain,MA 5-MariahHowe,Colrain,MA

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ROYCE W. RUEBERRoyceWarrenRueber,sonofWarrenand Marthabelle Prickett Rueber, was-bornAug.14,1952inOelwein,Iowa.HewasbaptizedinSeptemberof1952,andconfirmed on April3, 1966 at St. Peter’sLutheran Church,Westgate where hehas been a memberallhislife. Royceattendedpa-rochialschoolinWest-gateandgraduated in1970fromWestCentralHighSchoolinMaynard.Whileinhighschoolheplayedbasketball,baseballandwasanFFAStarFarmer. In June of 1970, he graduatedfromReisch’sAmerican School ofAuc-tioneeringinMasonCity,Iowa.RoyceplayedsoftballontheWestgateTiger’steamformanyyears.RoycewasanavidsportsfanoftheIowaHawkeyesandwatchedthem,orwhoeverelsewasplaying,whenhecould. OnAug.31,1974,hemarriedCarolKruse at Elk Creek Lutheran Church,Kensett, Iowa.Theyhaveonedaughter,Aimee,hisprideandjoy.

RoyceandCarolfarmedintheRanda-liaandHawkeyeareabeforemovingtotheirpresent location in rural Sumnerwheretheyraisedpurebredsheepandshowedthematstatefairsthroughoutthe Mid-west during the summer forthe past 20 years.He also profession-allyshearedsheepformanyyears.Thispast summer he showed the NationalChampionShropshireRamattheWis-consinStateFairandhasshownnumer-ouschampionsduringtheyears. Royce’s deathoccurred at his farmhomeonMonday,Oct.29,2007.Hewas55yearsold. He was preceded in death by hismother,hisfather-in-law,BillKruseandhisgrandparents.Heissurvivedandwillbemissedbyhiswife,Carolanddaughter,Aimee,bothofSumner;hisfather,WarrenofWestgate;sister,ReitaandJoeIrwinofSanDiego,Calif.; mother-in-law, Dolores Kruseof Northwood; brother-in-law, Bill andTerriKruseofShenandoah,Iowa.;neph-ews,AdryanJensen,AlanIrwinandTylerKruseandniece,TiffanyKruse; severalaunts and uncles; many cousins; andmanywonderfulsheepfriends.

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Baptist Church, Moweaqua and hedroveaschoolbusfortheMoweaquaschooldistrict.HenowisashepherdinHeaven. HemarriedMariePierceonJune10,1967. Survivingishiswife,MariePierceGillett of Moweaqua; son, MichaelLouis (Kim) Gillett of Moweaqua;daughters: Lisa Gillett (Jeremy) MottofMoweaqua,andMeganLou(Jason)MummofWhiteHeath, IL.;brothers:Mark(Christine)GillettofMoweaquaand Carroll (Wanda) Gillett ofMoweaqua; sister, Audrey (Donald)Fitzgerald of Springfield, IL.; grand-children:Mitchell LeeGillett,HunterLouis Mott “Papa’s Farm Manager,”Beau Richard Mumm, Luke LouisMumm,MichaelSimpsonandAndreaSimpson;great-granddaughter,PeytonRoseSimpson. Hewasprecededindeathbyhisparents. Thefamilywouldliketoexpresstheir deep appreciation to DecaturMemorial Hospital I.C.U. and 5100,Dr.NeviackasandDr.EsparazforthelovingcareLouisreceived.

LOUIS MERYMAN GILLETT Louis Meryman Gillett, 60, ofMoweaqua, IL, passed away at 4:27p.m.onMonday(Jan.28,2008)inDe-caturMemorialHospital. Funeral serviceswereFeb.1,2008inDawson & WikoffFuneral Home, Ma-con,IL,Burialwasinthe Masonic Cem-etery,Moweaqua,IL. Memorial con-tributions may bedirectedtotheFirstBaptistChurchof Moweaqua Building Fund-Sanc-tuary or Shelby County 4-H. Mes-sagesofcondolencemaybesenttothefamilyofMr.Gillettviae-mailatwww.dawson-wikoff.com. Mr.Gillettwasbornon July21,1947 in Moweaqua, the son of L.BernardandBelleHarrietMerymanGillett. He was a farmer, crop adjuster,and he served on the Shelby Co. 4-Hboard,rabbitsuperintendentattheShelby Co. 4-H Fair, assistant sheepsuperintendent at the Illinois StateFair, life-long member of the First

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�00� �) Ohio ....................�� ) Illinois .................�� ) Indiana................�� ) Pennsylvania ......�� ) Wisconsin ...........�� ) Oklahoma ...........�� ) Oregon ...............�� ) Missouri ..............�� 9) Tennessee ............��0) Maryland..............�0��) California .............��) New York .............��) Iowa .....................��) Washington .........��) Kansas ................��) Nebraska .............�0��) Connecticut .........��) Massachusetts ....��9) Michigan ..............��0) Maine...................��) New Hampshire ...��) Minnesota ............��) Vermont ...............��) Nevada ..................��) Idaho .....................� Montana.................��) arkansas................��) Delaware ...............� Louisiana ...............� New Jersey ............��) arizona ..................� Colorado ................� Kentucky ................� Texas .....................�Total ......................2,547

How The States Rated WithNumber of Registrations

Fiscal Year October 1 - September 30

�00� �) Ohio ....................�� ) Illinois .................�� ) Indiana................�� ) Wisconsin ...........�� ) Pennsylvania ......�� ) Missouri ..............�0� �) Oklahoma .............9� �) Maryland...............�� 9) Oregon .................��0) Tennessee ...........�9��) New York .............��) Iowa .....................��) California .............��) Connecticut .........��) Washington .........��) Maine...................��) Massachusetts ....��) Kansas ................��9) Nebraska .............��0) Michigan ..............��) Virginia ................�0��) New Hampshire ...�9��) Montana ..............�� Vermont ...............��) Nevada ................��) Idaho ...................�0��) Delaware ...............� Louisiana ...............��9) arkansas................� Minnesota ..............�

Total ......................2,477

2007 �) Ohio ....................�� ) Illinois .................�9� �) Indiana................�� ) Pennsylvania ......�9� �) Wisconsin ...........�� ) Oklahoma ...........�� ) California ............�� ) Tennessee ..........�0� 9) Missouri ................��0) Oregon ................��) Maryland ..............��) Iowa .....................��) New York .............��) Nebraska .............��) Connecticut .........�0��) Maine...................��) Kansas ................��) Massachusetts ....��9) Michigan ..............��0) Washington .........��) New Hampshire ...�0��) Vermont ...............�9��) Montana ..............��) Delaware ...............� Louisiana ...............� Minnesota ..............��) arkansas................��) Nevada ..................�

Total ......................2,642

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Agrall, LewisR.R. �, Box ��0athens, IL ��(��) ��-��

Adams Shropshires ��9� S �000 W RoadChebanse, IL �09��(��) �9�-�90�[email protected]

Anderson FarmsMatthew, Christie, emily & andrew�� N. elliott Rd.acampo, Ca 9a 9a ��0(�09) ��-�� home(�09) ��-�� [email protected]

Anderson, Michael L.�� N ��00 ePaxton, IL �09��(��) ��9-��9

Avery ShropshiresDennis & Nancy averyaverya��00 Douglas RoadBremen, IN ��0�(��) �09-09��Floyd & Sharon averyaverya(��9) 9��-��

Tim & Deb BarnesBarnes Farms��0� Mooney RoadRadnor, OH ��0��(��0) �9�-��[email protected]

Benson Brothers Shropshires��9 e. ��9th StreetNoblesville, IN ��0�0-9��(��) �9�-��

Biogenetic Services, Inc.�0� ��nd ave.ave.aBrookings, SD ��00�(�00) ��-��Fax: (�0�) �9�-��0�[email protected]

Black, Carol & Bobewesful gifts�� State Road ��Columbus, WI ��9��(9�0) ��-��Cell: (9�0) �9�-0��[email protected]

Bradish Family Farmgeorge and Brenda Bradish�� St. Rt. 9��Latrobe, PaLatrobe, PaLatrobe, P ��0(��) ��9-�� or ��0�

Brill, Debra & LauraShrop ‘til You Drop�0�9 Pleasant grove Rd.Pleasant grove, Ca 9a 9a ��(��0) ��-�0�0debraann��@wildblue.net

Brockmann Shropshiresgary, Vicky, Brianna & austin�0�� Blake Roadgarden Prairie, IL ��0��(��) ��-��

Brooks, Wayne, Cyndi, Blaze & Jenny��0 N �00 eDecatur, IN ��(��0) �9�-��[email protected]

The following breeder’s list is a paid sub-scription published both in the Voice and onthe shropshires.org Web site. To have yourname included see the info box at end of list.

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Brown, Rob & RonClay-Nob Farm�� Maple DriveSaegertown, Pa ��(��) ��-��[email protected]

Buckham Farms ��0� West R avenueSchoolcraft, MI �90�� (��9) ��-�� [email protected]

BWB Farms, Inc.��9 green RoadMartinsville, OH ��Randy Barr (9��) ��-000�Rick Whiting: (9��) ��-��0�Barry Barr: (9��) �0�-��[email protected]

Calvert, Robert E. & Family�� N. Perry Hwy.Mercer, Pa ��-��(��) ��-��9

Crago Brothers ShropshiresSteve & Louise Crago & Sons��99 Hiatt RoadClarksville, OH ��(9��)��9-��

Crago, Mark & Jennifer & Family�� Maki Hill Rd.Columbus, MT �90�9(�0�) ��-99��Cell: (�0�) �9�-00��

Creamer, R.J. & Family��9� Centerville-Newmans Rd.Prospect, OH ��(��0) ��-��[email protected]

Diehl, J.L. & G.L.90� St. Rt. ��Deerfield, OH 44411(��0) ��-��9�

Dockter, Darrell, Janet, Stacy & Jason�-D Sheep Company�9�� S. Carpenter RoadSnohomish, Wa 9��90(��) ��-9��0 Cell: (��) ��-��[email protected].�dsheepcompany.com

Douglas, Donnaapril aire Farms��0� Pleasant Valley RoadWoodstock, IL �009�(��) ��-0�9�

Ebert, Jeff, Kerri, Christine & Monicaebert Sheep Farm�00�� Flush Rd.St. george, KS ��Home: (��) �9�-��Cell: (��) ��-9��[email protected]/ebertvanhorn/index.htm

Enterline, Samuelenterline Shropshires�� W. Jamestown RoadJamestown, Pa ��(��) 9��-��[email protected]

Elsbury, MikeElsbury’s Shropshires�� e �00 NGreenfield, IN 46140-8939(��) ��-��[email protected]

Galvin, Samantha & JennyP.O. Box ��Turner, OR 9��9�(�0�) ��-��jmgalvin��@yahoo.com

Groverman DVM, FredF & P groverman Shropshires�00 Ormsby LanePetaluma, Ca 9�9��(�0�) ��-��[email protected]

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Gruenhagen, Jim & DonnaSS Shrops�� Jersey Ridge RoadDavenport, Ia ��0�(��) ��-��[email protected]

Hardesty, Megan & MollyCome again Farm00�� Clover Four RoadNew Bremen, OH ��9(��9) ��9-��0�[email protected]

Hargrave, Kim & Katie��9 State Rt ��Wayland, NY ��(��) ��-��

Harold, Ashley�� Durgin Road SeOlympia, Wa 9��(��0) ��-��9�[email protected]

Heaton, Fred & family�� Sessler-Buxton Rd.Russia, OH ��(9��) ��-��

Hiemke Family ShropshiresLynn, Mary, Cody, Carissa & Clayton, Heidi & Hope�� Mapleton Rd.Oconomowoc, WI(9�0) ��-��9Cody: (�0�) ��-�9��[email protected]

High Life FarmsDavid & Jodi High & Family�� McDermott Pond Creek RoadMcDermott, OH ��(��0) ��9-�90�highlifefarm�[email protected]

Maddox, Steven & RindaMaddox Shropshires��0� e �00 North RoadSidell, IL ��(��) ��-9�9�[email protected]

Miller, Edith, Bryan & Fabiola�� Ridge RoadDamascus, MD �0��(�0�) ��-��0(�0�) ��-�9��[email protected] www.shropshires.info

Miller, Sam D. & FamilyMiller’s Back Achers�0�� e. Rusk RoadTroy, OH ��(9��) ��9-��srmiller�0��@netzero.com

Motter, JanLane’s End Farm�� W. Rt. 9��Jersey Shore, Pa ��0(��0) �9�-�0��

Mrozinski, Erik�90� e ��0 N RoadP.O. Box �0�Rolling Prairie, IN ��(��9) ��-�9��(��9) ��-�0�[email protected]

Mumm, Megan�9 CR ��00 NWhite Heath, IL ��(��) ��-��

Oehler, NellieOehler Family Shropshires��0 SW West Hills RoadCorvallis, OR 9��-��(��) ��-�9��

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Peiter Shrops��0 Shelby ��Shelbyville, MO ��9(��) ��9-000�

Pence Farms�0�� W. Co. Rd. ��Tiffin, OH 44883Mike: (��9) 99�-��0�Doug: (��9) 9��-��Jay: (��9) 99�-��0�

Peppmeier, Christine & SaraPeppmeier Family Shropshires�9�� SW Land Hill RoadSherwood, OR 9��0 (�0�) ��-��9�[email protected]

Percival, Jim & DeniseSchoolhouse Shropshires9�� Hoop RoadXenia, OH ��(9��) ��-��[email protected]

Pipestone Vet Clinic��00 S. Hwy. ��Box ��Pipestone, MN ��(�0�) ��-��www.pipevet.com

Proffitt, Jim��0� Brady Creek RoadRichmond, MO ��0��(��) ��0-��[email protected]

Riddick, DanielMayo Mountain Sheep Company��0 Mayo RoadHuntington, VT 0��(�0�) ��-��[email protected]

Rife, Randy & Julie�� Clifton Rd.Yellow Springs, OH ��(9��) ��-��[email protected]

Roberts, TimRoberts Farms��9�� Pennsylvania avenueWashington, OK ��09� (�0�) ��-9��Cell: (�0�) ��-��[email protected]

Rogers, Danny & CynthiaRogers Shropshires�� W. McCracken RoadMonrovia, IN ��(��) 99�-��0�dcrogers��@yahoo.com

Rueber, Carol & AimeeRueber Shropshires�� 0th St.Sumner, Ia �0��(��) ��-��[email protected]/ruebershrops

Sargent, TomTom Sargent & Family9�� grandview Dr.Bradford, OH ��0�(9��) ��-��terry��0�@yahoo.com

Seals FamilyS Bar S Ranch��0 B Shafer ave.Morgan Hill, Ca 9�0��(�0�) ��9-��9(Cell:) (�0�) ��-��9�[email protected]

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Slutz, TomCity Limits Sheep FarmP.O. Box ��, �0� S. Main St.LaMoille, IL ��0(��) ��-��Cell: (��) ��-�0��tws��@excite.com

Silvertop Farm�� West Fountain RoadPonca City, OK ��0�(��0) ��-��[email protected]

Smith Sisters Shropshires��9 ��0th ave.ave.aRussell, MN ��9-�0��(�0�) ��-��[email protected]

Smith, Gordon & AlyceCedar Bend FarmN �9�� U.S. Highway ��elkhorn, WI ��(��) ��-��[email protected]

Sommer, Todd��0 New Park RoadNew Park, PaNew Park, PaNew Park, P ��(��) ��-��0

Switzer, Jane E.Switzer Shropshires�� S. ��0 WRedkey, IN ��(��) ��9-��[email protected]

Trew, Emily��9 York RoadOcoee, TN ��(��) ��-��[email protected]

Washburn, EmilyWashburn Shrops�� Lead Mine Roadgouverneur, NY ��(��) ��-��Cell: (��) �0�-��[email protected]

Webster, Ryan�� Roosevelt TrailWindham, Me 0�0��(�0�) �9�-��

Wisehart, Mark & Patty & Sons9�� N �00 eGreenfield, IN 46140(��) ��-��0�

Woods, Molly JoWoods Wools etc.��9 County Hwy �Baylis, IL ��(��) ��-�00�Cell: (��) ��-��9�[email protected]

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

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