March 2014 - Belted Galloway Society
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March 2014 - Belted Galloway Society
www.beltie.org March 2014 US Beltie News THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BELTED GALLOWAY SOCIETY, I N C . The Belted Galloway breed functions well in weather extremes President Michelle Ogle February was a month of weather extremes. The entire country experienced winter weather that made our ability to care for our animals a challenge on a daily basis. I find myself looking forward to spring! Never before have I been so eager to see some mud instead of snow. With my hope for less snow, I also hope those in the western region of the country get some much needed moisture. As the calves have started arriving here in New Jersey, I can only hope that the weather will begin to moderate and treat us all with fewer extremes for the upcoming months. During the month of February, we also lost a person who loved and supported all things Belted Galloway. Sue Drew of South Carolina was one of the biggest fans of the Belted Galloway breed that I have had the pleasure to call my friend. Her huge passion for the breed was constant while I knew her. That passion was only surpassed by her desire to help our young membership experience the cattle breed that she loved. Sue supported the breed through sales, hosting clinics, sponsorship of shows and fundraising. She invited the membership to her farm twice by hosting the Annual Meeting. Sue was also instrumental in the formation and funding of the Belted Galloway Foundation. Without the financial backing provided by Dick Anderson (VT) and Sue, The Belted Galloway Foundation would not have formed. I shall always remember her generosity and enduring energy when it came to the Belted Galloway Society, Inc. and the membership. Past President Jon Bednarski As we begin work on the 2014 Belted Galloway Journal, I want to mention the need for member farm feature stories. Each year we showcase three to four members who have an interesting and unique story to tell about their farm or ranch. Last year’s feature about Riven Rock Farm is a good example of a piece that was submitted. We have several writers available who will contact you for an interview. However, we need quality photos to go along with the story. To date, I have visited 40 states and 40 member farms with just eight more to go! I know we have some very unique and interesting members with a story to share. Please send an e-mail with any questions or ideas you might have to [email protected]. MARCH 2014 PAGE 2 The Bottle Calf Vic Eggleston, Executive Director Belted Galloway females are known for the high butterfat and protein content of their milk, much like the Jersey dairy breed of cattle. Removing a calf from the dam and bottle feeding it with the standard milk replacer is not nutritionally optimal. In addition to not receiving the proper concentration of nutrients, the calf can be deprived of nutritional factors derived from its mother's milk that often help protect it against disease organisms present in its environment. However, circumstances such as an orphan calf, twins, or a dam who does not accept her calf, require bottle feeding. Here are some suggestions: By far, the most important step in dealing with a newborn, orphan calf is to make certain it has received colostrum, the sooner the better. If colostrum is not available Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Breed Promotion Advertising/Newsletter Dr. Victor Eggleston, Executive Director [email protected] Phone (608) 220-1091 Fax (608) 527-4811 Leanne Fogle~Editor~U.S. Beltie News [email protected] Phone (309) 965-2759 Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC) All Registrar Services 2417 Holly Lane Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA K1V 0M7 Registrars Betty Foti betty.foti@clrc. ca Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 310 Fax 613-731-0704 Lisa Hutt [email protected] Phone 877-833-7110 or 613-731-7110, Ext. 312 Fax 613-731-0704 Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. Lisa may also be reached from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday and until 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. She is not in the office on Friday, but Betty is still available to assist you that day. from the dam, using stored colostrum (it can be stored frozen for up to a year) from another cow is the next best option. If no natural colostrum is available, giving a commercial colostrum substitute will help. The label should indicate the product contains at least 120 grams of immune globulin. Currently the preferred choice of a milk replacer, if available, is one made specifically for Jerseys. It contains 28% protein and 25% fat which are closer to the nutrient concentration of milk produced by Beltie cows than other commercial milk replacers. Land O’ Lakes is one company that makes this type of product. I prefer all milk replacers used to contain less than .15% fiber and no antibiotics. If only standard milk replacers are available (20% protein and 20% fat) I would suggest cutting back on the amount of water recommended by 25% and using the recommended amount of milk replacer powder. The concentration of this mixture will be close to that of the product made for Jersey calves. New Members Joanne Boggini, 7222 State Hwy 243, Kaufman, TX 75142 (972) 932-8593. Kathy L. Brown, 1024 Weishuhn Rd., New Ulm, TX 78950 (979) 992-3819. Tim Fry, 2901 County Rd. 147, Kingdom City, MO 65262 (573) 220-9630. Nathaniel Haney, 676 SW Meadowlark, Benton, KS 67017 (316) 249-7959. Juniors, Ava & Kylie Kinser, RR 1 Box 377, Greenfield, IL 62044 (217) 320-8629. Ilona S. Leavitt, 835 Wild Horse Creek Rd., Wildwood, MO 63005. Matt Lehr, Box 1166, Athens, TX 75751. John & Sandy Luster, 8500 S Sangre Rd., Stillwater, OK 74074 (702) 232-3663. Tom & Cindy Moody, 1355 9th St., Penrose, CO 81240 (719) 372-6592. Tim Murphy, 24185 Hwy. 82, Park Hill, OK 74451 (918) 453-0541. Junior Steven Pampreen, 350 South Main St., Marlborough, CT 06447 (860) 295-0365. Pam Rose, 1000 Valley View Dr., Canon City, CO 81212 (719) 371-0982. Stan Scheidler, LAZY BEE FARM, 1000 Lazy Bee Lane, Vanceburg, KY 41179 (513) 796-6973. Roy Sendejo, 6425 Bellac St., Corpus Christi, TX 78414. Samuel & Katherine Sheets, SHEETS FAMILY FARM, 10135 State Route 730, Blanchester, OH 45107 (937) 5547611. Stephen Vancura, FIDDLESTICKS RANCH, Box 2488, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (254) 289-0470. MARCH 2014 PAGE 3 24th Annual National Sale Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, ME 1 p.m. on April 26, 2014 Scot Adams, NEGG President The New England Galloway Group will host the 24th National Belted Galloway Sale and Fryeburg Youth Show on Saturday April 26, 2014. Please mark your calendars! Again this year, the auction will be streamed live on the web by DVAuction.com. This will allow all breeders near and far to attend and bid during the auction, if they cannot attend in person. The sale catalog will be posted on the New England Galloway Group website www.newenglandbeltedgalloway.com as well as www.beltie.org. Please remember, in order to participate and bid, you must registered with DVAuction in advance to Prock Ridge Farm Waldoboro, ME (207) 832-4715 1. Prock Ridge Mayberri (OH) 2. Prock Ridge Teanna (OH) 3. Prock Ridge Truffles (BH) the sale. Directions for registering are available at www.dvauction.com. The Fryeburg Youth Show is held in conjunction with the sale. The show attracts youngsters from all over New England to Fryeburg, ME to sharpen their skills and show off the animals they have been working with all winter. The NEGG will announce the 2014 New England Heifer Project. A Belted Galloway heifer will be awarded to a deserving youth member at the beginning of the sale. The youth and their new heifer will show during the youth show. Spring will soon be here and so will the 24th National Sale. I look forward to seeing you there! Bumpus Farm Oxford, ME (207) 831-9204 11. Bumpus Farm Xelda (OH) Rota-Spring Farm Sterling, MA (978) 365-4735 24. Rota-Spring Carmella (OH) 25. Rota-Spring Sunburst (OH) 26. Rota-Spring Summer Breeze (OH) Blue Fire Farm Farmersville Station, NY (585) 689-0754 4. Blue Fire Omen (S) Marben Farms Sharon, CT (860) 364-2161 12. Marben's Jasper Park (S) 13. Marben's Decaf (BH) 14. Marben's Latte (OH) Moonshadow Farm Starks, ME (207) 696-3812 5. Moonshadow Jasmine (BH) Eastwood Farm Eastwoodstock, CT (941) 254-7550 15. Eastwood Otto Iris (BH) Aldermere Farm Rockport, ME (207) 236-2739 28. Aldermere Alice III (OH) 29. Southfield Ronaldo (S) Ponderosa Farm Livermore, ME (207) 897-3596 6. Ponderosa Hortense (BH) 7. Ponderosa Ida 1A (OH) Mitchell Ledge Farm Freeport, ME (207) 865-9695 16. Mitchell Ledge Iantha (OH) 17. Mitchell Ledge Irony (OH) Folded Hills Farms Cross Fork, PA (207) 975-4415 30. Folded Hills Melinda 3A (OH) 31. Folded Hills Addie 5A (OH) Countyline Belties Pierceton, IN (574) 594-5722 8. Southdown Unique 9U (S) Pine View Farm East Dixfied, ME (207) 645-4976 18. Pine View Delight (OH) 19. Pine View Echo (BH) Partridge Meadow Farm Westmoreland, NH (603) 399-4876 32. Partridge Meadow Stella (OH) 33. Partridge Meadow Sadie (OH) Holbrook Hill Farm Bedford, NH (603) 472-2205 20. Holbrook Hill Zelda (OH) 21. Stonehedge Patriot (S) 22. Maurice X Fontana (E) 23. Park Perseus (S) Legend: (BH) = Bred Heifer (OH) = Open Heifer (S) = Semen (E) = Embryos Red Barn Farms Bargersville, IN (317) 422-8137 9. Sunnybrook Liberty (S) Rocking M Ranch Granby, MA (413) 320-5394 10. R.M.R. Alice (OH) Norfolk County Ag High School Dedham, MA 27. NCAHS Ms Tuti-Fruitie 716A (OH) MARCH 2014 PAGE 4 Belted Galloway Data Reporting and Statistical Information Vic Eggleston, Executive Director The following tables show a portion of the data reporting and statistical information that the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation provides The Belted Galloway Society, Inc. During 2013, 1,108 purebred cattle were registered in the Herd Book and 123 animals (including 12 steers) were recorded in the Appendix section of the Herd Book. The total BGS registrations/recordations were 1,231. Last month, we published cattle numbers by state. Please report deceased or culled animals to the CLRC to ensure accurate cattle numbers. Table A. The percentage of bulls versus females registered by service type. Table A 2013 Purebred Calves Registered by Service Type Natural Service Artificial Insemination Embryo Transfer 88.3% 9.2% 2.5% Bulls Heifers Bulls Heifers Bulls Heifers 218 869 43 70 10 21 Table B. The total percentage of purebred male versus female registrations applied for. Table B 2013 Male vs. Female Purebred Registrations Male 23.4% Female 76.6% Table C. The percentage of Appendix animals that were recorded in the Appendix section of the Herd Book by type. Table C 2013 Appendix Recordations Mismarked Purebred versus Percentage Belted Galloway Mismarked Purebred 34.2% Appendix Belted Galloway Females/Steers sired by a purebred Belted Galloway bull 65.8% 42 81 Table D. Belted Galloway (percentage blood) influenced females/steers sired by purebred bulls recorded in the Appendix. Table D 2012 Appendix Recordations by Percentage and Actual. Includes steers that were recorded for show purposes. 50% Belted Galloway 75 % Belted Galloway 87.5% Belted Galloway % % % 47 Females 15 Females 7 Females 5 Steers 3 Steers 4 Steers MARCH 2014 PAGE 5 In Memory of Susan Lyman Drew Susan Lyman Drew died peacefully at her home in Awendaw, SC on February 4, 2014. Sue was born September 27, 1931 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of Dr. Joseph T. Wearn and Susan (Lyman) Wearn. She attended Laurel School in Cleveland and graduated from Radcliffe College. In 1964, she married Thomas E. "Gene" Drew, III. They purchased Driftwood Plantation in Awendaw to raise cattle, hunt and promote wildlife and farmland conservation. Sue's summers were spent in Brooklin, ME, a favorite summer place for generations of Sue's family. Sue had many interests, and pursued them passionately. She was an excellent horticulturalist, cook and entertainer. Her greatest joys were simple; a good book, a good movie and most of all, a well prepared dinner overflowing with humor and good friends. Following Sue's vision, Driftwood Plantation became recognized nationally and internationally as one of the premier breeders of Belted Galloway cattle, and "Miss Sue", as she was known among Belted Galloway enthusiasts, became one of the breed's most successful promoters. During October of 1992, the Drews bought a purebred Belted Galloway bull named Rose Farm Carl 3545 to use to cross with their Angus cows. Their interest in the breed grew and the Drews bought their first Belted Galloway females in 1997 from Luke and Ann Altman of South Carolina. During that same time period, Keith Jones and family joined Driftwood Plantation. Raising Belted Galloway cattle in the warm South Carolina lowcountry took careful planning. They installed watering systems, planned grazing paddocks to include shade, and clipped their cattle for the hot climate. Artificial insemination and embryo transfer were utilized and the herd contin- ued to grow to over two hundred. The Driftwood herd initially began as a black belted herd later adding red and dun belted animals. The Driftwood herd regularly won the top prizes at national shows. Most recently, her red bull, Driftwood Red Oak, was the Grand Champion bull at the 2013 National Belted Galloway Show. Over the years, Sue traveled to Scotland and Australia to visit Belted Galloway herds. As a result of her travels, she introduced new genetics into the United States. She often attended national events with international visitors as her guests. Driftwood Plantation hosted the Belted Galloway Society Annual Meeting, not once, but twice! Two sales were also held, The Deep South Sale during the 1998 meeting, and The Lowcountry Fall Classic Sale during the 2008 meeting. Sue identified the growing need for research regarding hypotrichosis in the Belted Galloway breed and initiated the early scientific work associated with the condition. She welcomed input from professors and cattlemen who offered their knowledge in animal health and genetics, valuing their friendship and expertise. As a staunch supporter of Belted Galloway youth, Sue funded camps at the University of Tennessee Martin that taught animal husbandry, cattle fitting and showmanship skills. She donated cattle to youth of all ages for show and to promote the breed. She also offered internships to deserving youth who enjoyed a summer work experience. When the Belted Galloway Foundation was launched, Sue was a major contributor. She led a capital campaign to raise funds for the organization. In 2008, Sue was given the Harry T. Burn award by the Belted Galloway Society for outstanding support of the breed. Sue's careful stewardship of Driftwood reflected her unwavering passion for conservation. In 2007, Sue donated a conservation easement over Driftwood to The Nature Conservancy. She was an avid supporter of The Nature Conservancy and the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, and was a long-time board member of The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw. Sue was preceded in death in 2010 by Gene. She is survived by a family of cousins, godchildren and friends of all ages. A private memorial service will be held in May 2014. Calendar reminders: 24th National Belted Galloway Sale Annual Northeast Livestock Expo April 25-27, 2014. Fryeburg, ME. Contact Scot Adams (207) 696 May 16-18, 2014. Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME. Contact -3812 or [email protected]. Jess Strout (207) 399-9268 [email protected]. Spring Council Meeting Great Lakes Belted Galloway Association Field Day April 25, 2014. Fryeburg, ME. Contact Vic Eggleston (608) 220- May 23-24, 2014. HC Sims Farm, Harrodsburg, KY. Contact 1091 or [email protected]. Jeff Kaufman (540) 280-5388 or [email protected]. Rock County Beef Preview Show Midwest Classic May 17, 2014. Rock County Fairgrounds, Janesville, WI. Con- July 5, 2014. Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Pecatonica, IL tact: Julie Willis (815) 547.6912 or [email protected]. Contact: Julie Willis (815) 547.6912 or [email protected]. MARCH 2014 PAGE 6 For Sale NEW HAMPSHIRE. Herd Bull for sale or lease. Black and a red gene carrier. Holbrook Hill Utah 12041 B. DOB 9/28/08. Sire: 4 WF Taco 69G. Dam: Holbrook Hill Kelso. His unique bloodline includes multiple Lifetime Award winners. Utah’s daughter, Partridge Meadow Ursela, was the top selling bred heifer at the 2013 National Sale in Fryeburg ME. He has produced show quality prospects over the last three years. Can deliver anywhere in New England. Contact Richard Paul, Partridge Meadow Farm, Westmoreland, NH (603)667-6218 or [email protected]. NEW YORK. Prime herd of grass-fed Belted Galloway cattle for sale. A registered bull, Aldermere Sean S9(AI). DOB 4/6/06. Twelve cows (two with calves) ages two to six years. Twelve steers ages 12-24 months. All cattle tagged, vaccinated and in excellent health. For sale as a group or can be sold separately. Tom Munro, Hyzer Hill Farm, Andes, NY. Call Bud (845) 6763606 or [email protected]. MISSOURI. Bred cows, heifers, all registered, top genetics. Several with Driftwood prefixs, delivery possible. Janet Moyer, Legacy Ranch, Neosho, MO. Contact Jan (417) 207-1234 or [email protected]. VIRGINIA. Registered bull, Hospitality Clift, 11587B. Proven breeder with an excellent disposition. Sire: Hospitality Mack 10343B. Dam: Hospitality Gold Digger 25010B. Clift Houston, Little Turkey Hill Farm, Ashland, Virginia. (804) 387-8450 or (804)798-1532 or [email protected]. INDIANA. Several very nice registered black and white heifers for sale. We currently have four yearling (open) heifers, sired by Sunnybrook Liberty (AI) 11499B for sale. We also have four very nice two-three year old (bred) heifers sired by Platinum Lifetime Male Klover Korners Maximum 8773B for sale. The older heifers have been bred to Sunnybrook Liberty (AI) 11499B and are due in September-December 2014. Contact Doug Abney, Red Barn Farms, Bargersville IN, (317) 409-6857 or [email protected]. KANSAS. Four registered black cows and two registered black heifers for sale. All are open and also have excellent belts and good conformation. Bear Springs Farm, Hiawatha, KS. [email protected] or (785) 742-3159. NORTH CAROLINA. Two black show quality heifers born in 2012. Stonesthrow Legacy 12Z (AI)(ET) 36229B DOB 11/7/12 sired by Driftwood Jackal. and Stonesthrow Zoob 12Z (AI) 36367B DOB 12/15/12 sired by Marben’s Lochinvar. Check the top quality bloodlines on these individuals and add them to your breeding program after their show career. Michael Hannah, Oak Run Farm, Bear Creek, NC. [email protected] or (919) 837-0048. COLORADO. Two registered Belted Galloway bulls for sale. Coen's Judah (AI) 35754B, BW 85 pounds. Dam: Aten's Doris 32951B. Coen's Nicholas (AI) 35753B, BW 95 pounds. Dam: Aten's Cindy 32950B. Both bulls are 14 months old and were sired by E & H Joshua, a Platinum Lifetime award winner. Both cows are sired by Rousseau Diesel who won several awards including Grand Champion Galloway Bull at the Denver National Western Stock Show in 2008. Testing will be provided to the satisfaction of new owners. Mike Coen, Oreo Acres, Berthoud, CO. (303) 941-0292 or [email protected]. Farm, Cincinnatus, NY. (607) 849-7810 or [email protected]. MASSACHUSETTS. Entire herd and farm for sale. Ten registered cows and a red herd bull, Rota Spring Cherry Bomb 36059R. Herd comes with the farm! Complete line of haying equipment is available also. Please contact Susan & Brian Ashworth, Glenrock Farms, Westboro, MA for further information and pricing at (508) 366-9248 or [email protected]. KANSAS. Black bull for sale. Y Knot Goliath 34895B. Born 4/16/2012 out of Maggie Mae McDuff and sired by Aten's Samauri Jack (son of Rousseau Farm Diesel NWSS Champion Galloway Bull in 2008). This bull just performed his first year of pasture breeding and we are expecting his first calves on the ground in April or May. Contact [email protected] for pictures or questions, or call (785) 734-2380. Y Knot Farm & Ranch, Bird City, KS. VIRGINIA. Herd sire for sale. Cookie Hill Bruno 10433B. DOB 06/03/05. Contact Roy Menifee, Spring Forrest Farm, New Castle, VA. (540) 864-7515 or [email protected]. PENNSYLVANIA. Proven registered herd sire and young registered bull calf for sale. Ministock's Ace 1112B DOB 5/07. Nice, wide belt and muscular build. Fair temperament. Great bloodlines. Throws nice calves. Many offspring available for inspection. Could pair with a bred cow if desired. Martin's Windy Hill Leroy 36211B. DOB 5/15/13. Sire Ministock's Ace. Nice young bull calf. Very docile. Would consider a swap for a female. Clear Springs Hollow farm, Annville, PA. (717) 480-3534 or [email protected]. TENNESSEE. Four nice young registered black Belties for sale. Born in 2013. One bull, 36343B, born 3/20/13, two heifers born in June, one heifer born in August. All are healthy with good pedigrees and priced to sell. John and Emily Habel, Habel Farm, Shelbyville, TN (931) 685-4216 or [email protected]. We are in southern middle Tennessee about 50 miles south of Nashville. MAINE. Registered black Belted Galloways. Bred and open heifers, bred cows and cow/calf pairs for sale. Also, Beltie feeder calves, both heifers and steers. Transport available. Contact [email protected] or (207) 8659695. MARYLAND. Registered black Belted Galloway bull for sale. Oakridge Evan, 35761B. DOB 2/2/12. Good conformation and disposition. Proven breeder. Persistence Run Farm. Frederick, Maryland. Contact Bill Adams at [email protected] or (240) 784-7480. CALIFORNIA. Five bred first-calf heifers for sale. All vet checked and confirmed bred. Due to calve mid-to-late summer 2014. Ravenwood's Rhiannon 35892B, Ravenwood's Midget 35894D, Ravenwood's Molly 35895B, Ravenwood's Mocha 35896D. All bred to Ravenwood's Howdedodat 8743D. Also, Ravenwood's Rhanda 35893D,W bred to Ravenwood's Beau Brummell (AI) 8185B. Candy Brown, Ravenwood Farm, CA (530) 468-2910 or [email protected]. MINNESOTA. Registered black Belted Galloway bull for sale. Finholdt Farms Fireball 35530-B. DOB 07/26/2012. Sire: Meadowood Wayland. Dam: Prock Ridge Wildfire. Good belt. Very correct. Good feet and legs. Good disposition. Halter broke. Contact Eric Finholdt, Finholdt Farms, Medford, MN at (507) 456-0121 or [email protected]. NEW YORK. Registered black and white bred cows, bred heifers, yearling heifers. Three bulls: Parsons Jerimiah B 35848B, Parsons Maximus 35847B, Wolfrun Acres Wellington 35051B. Contact Gail Parsons, Parsons OHIO. Two bull calves for sale. Black bull: Swan Lake’s Perry 36350B, DOB 8/6/2013. Well marked and calm. Dun Bull: Swan Lake’s Topaz 36352D, DOB 8/26/ 2013. Good belt and disposition. Contact Chris Piovarchy, Swan Lake Farm, Valley City, OH at [email protected] or (440) 8124791. MARCH 2014 PAGE 7 Little Everglades Ranch Bob & Sharon Blanchard Jordan Road Dade City, Florida 33523 Registered Belted Galloways ~ Breeding and selling bulls & heifers ~ Purebred five generation pedigrees <[email protected]> Barn: (352) 521-0366 Fax: (352) 521-0377 Amnesty Ruling January 1 –June 30, 2014 Any female, over the age of 24 months, may be registered/recorded for the fee of $50. Complimentary Memberships During 2014, the Society will offer complimentary memberships to new members who have purchased and transferred Belted Galloway cattle. Ta t t o o Ye a r C o d e The Year Code on tattoos for animals born in year 2014 is B ABC 1B OAK RUN FARM QUARTER HORSES & BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE White Sulphur Belties 770-532-2768 whitesulphurbelties.com John and Jane Hemmer Gainesville, Georgia [email protected] MMike & Nancy Hannah Bear Creek, North Carolina | [email protected] | www.oakrunfarm.com Belted Galloway Society, Inc. Dr. Victor Eggleston, Executive Director N8603 Zentner Road, New Glarus, WI 53574 [email protected] Phone (608) 220-1091 Fax (608) 527-4811 Non-profit org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #1040 Leesburg, FL 34748 Belted Galloway Cattle Semen Available Breeding Stock Jeffrey & Lisa Lovett 5600 S. Hickory Road Oregon, IL 61061 (815) 652-3789 [email protected] www.antietamfarm.com OAK V ALLEY FARM Mark, Jake & Noah Keller [email protected] 9889 Moate Road Durand, IL 61024 815-248-4687 Fax: 815-248-4507 4960 W. Rd. 150 N• Bargersville, IN • 46106 H 317-422-8137 • M 317-409-6857 [email protected]