Montadale Minute
summer 20211
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in this issue
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Letter from the President
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Montadale Sheep Breeders Association Application
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Senior Spotlight: Smith Family Farms
Summer 2021
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Breeders Directory
Junior Spotlight: Kline Family
MSBA Jr Board Member App NAILE Jr. Show Results National Junior Endowment Scholarship App EH Mattingly National Open Show Results Chef Leib and Recipes Semi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting Frivolous Ewe Around the Barn Online National Montadale Sale Simple Flock Management Tips In Loving Memory Yesteryear Photos Amnesty Program
About Our Cover Winner Mamie Luhmann and her husband Paul, of Lake City MN, both grew up raising and showing sheep; Mamie concentrating on Club Lambs and Paul on Registered Suffolks. When they married in 2006, they started a flock together, raising blackface commercial ewes and selling show lambs to youth in local 4-H programs. In 2017, Paul and Mamie’s oldest daughter Clara (then 6 years old) picked out a “white one” at a local sheep sale, and the first Montadale ewe joined Whispering Pines Farm. The Luhmann Family now has a flock of 11 Purebred Montadales and 25 commercial blackface ewes. In addition, the family raises produce, cut flowers, and garlic for local farmers markets, and sells eggs from their 300 hens at local retail locations. Mamie works off the farm as a Training Program Coordinator for the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. The whole family, including daughters Clara (10 years old), and Hazel (7 years old) enjoy showing their Montadale sheep, and truly appreciate all of the wonderful and helpful people they have met through the breed.
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from the President “2021” welcome to the new “norm”. Not sure what that means but I kinda liked the old “norm”. It should be more like – Good riddens 2020! Oh, all the changes. I for one hate change and this is definitely putting me to the test with all the changes that we are having to endure already this year and we still have 3 quarters to go. With a little sarcasm I say, “can’t wait for the rest of the year to happen”. I do hope that all are staying as healthy as they can be. The big bad COVID has certainly put many in a frenzy and some as nervous as a long tail cat in a room full of rocking chairs. I don’t know about the rest of you but NETFLIX has become my new media friend. Unfortunately, so has the refrigerator and the pantry. Glad to see many places opening up just to allow us to get out for other entertainment or for us just to get out and about. There were a few positives coming out of 2020. The National Montadale Sale was a huge success for being its first time online. The sale average was incredible. The quality was breathtaking and did not disappoint. Hats off to all those that participated. We weren’t able to put together a fall sale but sure ended the year with a jim dandy jr show at the NAILE. The numbers may have tapered a bit but the enthusiasm and competitive aura was still quite there. Very proud of all the kids for stepping up to the challenge of COVID and making it quite the enjoyable show to watch. It always gives you a sense of pride when your breed is represented so well. Very impressive! Another hats off moment to you all. The open show took a big hit in the numbers but the quality by far out weighed the quantity. Congratulations to all the exhibitors that braved the mask mandate to
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compete and thank you for representing our breed so well. And a big thank you to Kendra for the class winning prizes and banners. That sure was a nice touch. So here we are - 2021 – I trust all had a good lambing season and the selection processes have begun. We “Illinoisans” are beyond ecstatic as we get to host the All American Jr show this year. It is said to possibly be one of the largest. It will be flanked by 2 new shows developed in 2020 – Youth Sheep Expo and Freedom Fest. It will be so nice to see shows in general back this year. The Montadale Classic will take place in Springfield June 11, 12. The National Montadale show will be in Sedalia, Mo June 15 and the sale being on June 17. New this year will be the Jim & Dorothy Handy Jr show taking place on Tues June 15 after the conclusion of all the shows. It will be so good to see everyone again. It was good to see Montadale numbers up at the Ohio Showcase Sale this year as well. I hope that we have just as much success as a breed as we did last year. Good luck to one and all this year and I wish you much success. Try to stay calm and not develop a lot of “road rage” as we travel through this “new norm”. Thank you again and continue to support those Montadales. We have a great breed and soon others will see that as well. Stay tuned to a great year!
John Coers, President
WALNUT LEAF FARM MONTADALES Mike Maroska & Family Greenfield, IN 46140 walnutleaffarm89@aol.com Follow us on:
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Senior Spotlight SMITH SHEEP FARMS G
reg Smith started raising Montadales in 1968 after he started dating Cinda. Cinda’s father, Marshall Sork had the first Montadales east of the Mississippi River. He brought Montadales into the state of Illinois in 1964. After working with Marshall for a few years the Sork/Smith flocks became one in 1970, and have raised Montadales ever since. The Sork family won their first Premier Breeder award in 1964 and since then they have won numerous champion and reserve champion awards with both our rams and ewes. Greg’s favorite memory from raising Montadale sheep is having Supreme Champion Ram and the 2011 North American International Livestock Expo, on a ram they call “Forty Creek Supreme”. He has many great memories from raising Montadales over the last 50 years but raising a buck that hung that supreme champion banner will always rank high on my best memories list. He’s seen Montadale sheep get longer and taller over the years and I’m not so sure if that’s such a good change. He thinks sheep in general should be complete and balanced from front to back, and also be able to maintain a body condition that is economical year round. Another change that Greg has seen is in the number of Montadale breeders. He wishes the change was a rise in membership numbers instead of a decrease but, maybe if they could get back to a more economical and balanced breed of sheep the numbers would be able to increase again.
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Mumm Montadales
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe 2021 Ohio Showcase Sale
s: SaleOhio Showcase Sale Montadale Classic
National Montadale Show, MO
Reserve Grand Champion Ram 2019 National Montadale Show Richard Mumm (217) 493-4780 82 County Road 1300 North White Heath, IL 61884
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Breeders Directory Arkansas Michael Clayman 811 W. Barton Ave West Memphis, AR 72301 (870) 400-7809 hatcreeksc@yahoo.com Willow Clayman 811 W. Barton Ave West Memphis, AR 72301 (870) 400-7809 casseyshyanne@yahoo.com Wyatt Clayman 811 W. Barton Ave West Memphis, AR 72301 (870) 400-7809 casseyshyanne@yahoo.com California Elizabeth Bohan 234 Usher Drive Windsor, CA95492 (707) 526-2875 liz.bohan.com Norma Saylor 33993 Sierra Vallejo Rd Canyon Country, CA 91390 (661) 252-8894 Ava Stockton 806 Litchfield Ave Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 526-2875 Richard, Lesanne & Cody Jacobsen Jacobsen Ranch 4379 Fresno Rd Le Grand, CA 95333 (209) 761-6718 rjacobsen20@sbcglobal.net Connecticut Abigail Christina 154 Bozrah St Bozrah, CT 06334 Delaware Ashley & Brandon Gouge 521 St. College Ave Newark, DE 19713 (302) 456-9439
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Florida Kai Laurendine Double K Farms 2824 Roy Sikes Rd Hilliard, FL 32046 (904) 879-3965 melissa.laurendine@yahoo.com Kee Laurendine Double K Farms 2824 Roy Sikes Rd Hilliard, FL 32046 (904) 879-3965 melissa.laurendine@yahoo.com Iowa Bill Riley Riley Montadales 105 7th Lakeview, IA 51450 (712) 657-2952 iforiley@iowatelecom.net Emily Scott Riley Montadales 2714 350th St Lakeview, IA 51450 Illinois Becca Baird Baird Livestock 4596 Osborne Rd Winnebago, IL 61088 (815) 335-2015 kkoningmcclure@frontier.com Isaiah Barlett-Dahr 11909 Rose Rd Trenton, IL 62293 (618) 644-3621 zschneider@hometel.com Todd Benjamin 15950 W. Kennedy Rd Wilmington, IL 60481 (815) 932-3703 Hallie Borcherding 3916 Duis Rd Iuka, IL 62849 (618) 323-9826
Chris Bunting Bunting Farms 28542 N 2900 E Rd Dwight, IL 60402 (815) 934-5573 Adam Coers 3J Farm 122 W Arch Mason City, IL 62664 (217) 482-9124 Alex Coers 3J Farm PO Box 78 New Holland, IL 62671 (217) 737-5674 Jayce Coers 3J Farm PO Box 78 New Holland, IL 62671 (217) 737-5674 John, Austin, David Coers 3J Farm PO Box 78 New Holland, IL 62671 (217) 737-5674 jcoers@centralilag.com Mallory Corzatt 846 90th St Berwick, IL 61417 (309) 221-8282 Brad & Robin Corzatt Corzatt Land & Livestock 846 90th St Berwick, IL 61417 (309) 221-8282 brcorzatt@gmail.com Grant Davids Fairview Farm 7930 E Line Rd Kirkland, IL 60146 (815) 522-2438 kirklandfairviewfarm@gmail. com
Rhiannon Davids Fairview Farm 7930 E Line Rd Kirkland, IL 60146 (815) 522-2438 kirklandfairviewfarm@gmail. com Ryan Gann Gann Farms 11578 N Mt. Morris Rd Leaf River, IL 61047 (815) 738-2320 gannfarms@hotmail.com David Gorman Gorman Farms 1347 Steward Rd Steward, IL 60533 (815) 757-7943 gormanfarms@aol.com Alexander Koch Koch Montadales 11770 Miller Rd Tremont, IL 61568 (309) 925-7200 Justus Koch Koch Montadales 11770 Miller Rd Tremont, IL 61568 (309) 925-7200 Nathan Koch Koch Montadales 11770 Miller Rd Tremont, IL 61568 (309) 925-7200 nate@kochconsultants.com Kathy Koning McClure Ewe n Me Enterprises 4596 Osborne Rd Winnebago, IL 61088 (815) 335-2015 kkoningmcclure@frontier.com Lydia Lutman 4960 Rock Rd Waterloo, IL 62298 (618) 458-8552 suffolk@htc.net
Macy Mahler 3988 E 1553 Rd Earlville, IL 60518 (815) 592-1634 Chad & Annie Marshall Marshall Sheep Farm 1438 E 1200 N Rd Ivesdale, IL 61851 (217) 637-2199 marsh4408@yahoo.com Madison McGrew 3766 Sweeney Rd Avon, IL 61415 (309) 221-7500 C. Eugene (Gene) McGrew McGrew Montadales 907 E Twyman Bushnell, IL 61422 (309) 772-3213 cempas@bushnell.net Beau Mumm 49 CR 1300 N White Heath, IL 61884 (217) 417-0906 Richard Mumm 82 CR 1300 N White Heath, IL 61884 (217) 687-4780 Carl & Angela Nelson 32991 Carson Rd Kingston, IL 60145 (815) 761-5994 Katie Patterson 73 Knox Hwy 22 Farmington, IL 61531 (309) 210-2911 scottnmel@att.net Kelsey Patterson 73 Knox Hwy 22 Farmington, IL 61531 (309) 210-2911 scottnmel@att.net Gayle & Rosemary Petefish Petefish Montadales 1953 IL Rt 78 Virginia, IL 62691 (217) 473-7069 rosemarypetefish@hotmail.com
Zane Schneider 11950 Rose Rd Trenton, IL 62293 (618) 644-3621 zschneider@hometel.com J.W. Simms-Reisner 296 IL Rt 15 Albion, IL 62806 (618) 841-4135 b.simms13@yahoo.com Greg Smith Smith Sheep Farm 3174 E 825 N Rd Stewardson, IL 62463 (217) 644-2496 Brad & Kara Temple Temple Farms 3615 E 2351 Rd Serena, IL 62549 (815) 792-8426 benandbryan@gmail.com Joe & Scott Vivian Clearview Farm 1796 Lee Center Rd Amboy, IL 61310 (815) 632-7254 Addison Wetzel 8655 S Hoosier Rd Franklin Grove, IL 61031 (815) 456-2724 Richard Woodcock 5945 Maeystown Rd Waterloo, IL 62298 (618) 939-8536 woodcock@htc.net Indiana Madison Daniel 6180 N Bottom Rd Bloomington, IN 47429 (812) 325-1882 mdaniel0304@yahoo.com Roger English Troy Road Montadales 1633 Troy Rd Washington, IN 47501 (812) 254-7264 Ian, Gwen & Mason Goodwin 1633 Troy Rd Washington, IN 47501 (812) 254-7264
Kaleb, Kara & Kendra Kline Triple K Montadales 1037 E 600 S Claypool, IN 46510 (574) 566-2865 duane.kline55@gmail.com Mike Maroska 3144 E 900 N Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 966-6795 walnutleaffarm89@aol.com Jarrod Neumeister Barntalk Livestock 2906 S 100 E Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 696-7705 Charles Nobbe Nobbe Brothers Montadales 3009 E Everton Rd Connersville, IN 47331 (765) 533-4276 farmedic10@msn.com Wyatt Nobbe Nobbe Brothers Montadales 3009 E Everton Rd Connersville, IN 47331 (765) 533-4276 farmedic10@msn.com Tom Terrell Terrell Family Montadales 2710 W 200 N New Castle, IN 47362 (765) 533-4276 tom.terrell@myninestar.net Abigale Wagner 7901 Royal Ave Zionsville, IN 46077 (317) 987-5405 abigale121305@gmail.com Iowa Kelly & Katie Riesberg Riley-Riesberg Montadales 2441 390th St Westside, IA 51467 (515) 460-3733 deereman450@gmail.com
Marcus & Amber Samson 8997 W 83rd St S Prairie City, IA 50228 (515) 460-9199 aconnetta@gmail.com Kansas Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman Montadales 7314 S Halstead Hutchinson, KS 67501 (602) 727-3567 tsclayman@gmail.com Wes Flory Flory Family Montadales 4326 S Mission Rd Halstead, KS 67056 (316) 284-4440 Ron Stauffer Stauffer Montadales 410 E 1500 Rd Baldwin City, KS 66006 (785) 594-3735 Jansyn Van Horn 2002 J Rd Garfield, KS 67529 (620) 285-9485 jpvanhorn2@gmail.com Benaiah & Jabin Yoder 6414 S Halstead St Hutchinson, KS 67501 (330) 204-8163 chrisandjolene.3@gmail.com Chris Yoder Chris Yoder & Family 6414 S Halstead St Hutchinson, KS 67501 (330) 204-8163 chrisandjolene.3@gmail.com Kentucky Anderson Family Westwind Farm 515 Carpenter Creek Rd Hustonville, KY 40437 (606) 346-3916
Kendall Riesberg 2441 390th St Westside, IA 51467 (515) 460-3770
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Maryland Liz & Gary Cavey Cavey Family Montadales 2640 Marston Rd New Windsor, MD 21776 (410) 635-2459 elizabethcavey@gmail.com C.D. (Dahl) Drenning Locks View Farm Box 33 Woodsboro, MD 21798 (301) 788-4717 cddrenning@gmail.com Hughy Salfner Salfner Montadales 400 Edgar Price Rd Warwick, MD 21912 (410) 755-6909 Minnesota Byron & Virginia Anderson 2495 Legend St Mora, MN 55051 (320) 980-7896 ginnysfarm1@gmail.com Bill Binger 34053 Hupp St NE Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 234-0782 Jarod Brinkman Brinkman Montadales 29050 Co Rd 9 Blvd Goddhue, MN 55027 (651) 380-2628 Chad Bruns Bruns Montadales 7768 State Hwy 27 Herman, MN 56248 (320) 677-2004 chadbruns@gmail.com Joe Conrad Conrad Montadales 1164 150th St E Fairbault, MN 55021 (507) 323-5064 jac33jac@gmail.com Brooke Dunsmore 2879 Mahogany St Mora, MN 55051 Frank & Lois Klejeski West Road Montadales PO Box 482 4811 West Rd Moose Lake, MN 55767
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Paul Luhman 66435 355th Ave Lake City, MN 55041 (507) 272-8619 Brian Thell 11267 274th Ave NW Zimmerman, MN 55398 (763) 312-4513 brianthell2@gmail.com Missouri Larry & Mary Ellen Dunn Baugh & Dunn 752 Hwy 1616 Middletown, MO 63359 (573) 549-2967 Bryan Edwards Frank Finley Flock 198 Finley Ln Elsberry, MO 63343 (573) 384-5512 edw198@windstream.net Kirk Ekern Ekern Montadales 13254 Audrain Rd 913 Mexico, MO 65265 (573) 581-5172 kirk.ekernndj9@statefarm.com Jasmine Gates 2487 CR 1860 Cairo, MO 65239 (660) 295-4675 gates98@cvalley.net Brad & Nann Green PO Box 457 Troy, MO 63379 nannkgreen@hotmail.com Caroline (Cari) Green PO Box 457 Troy, MO 63379 Ava & Addison Kemper 29 Britton Lane Hawk Point, MO 63349 Abby Moore 27566 State Hwy KK Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 627-5612 jdmoore@marktwain.net David Moore David Moore Family PO Box 133 Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 665-1147 bmoore@truman.edu
Cecil Moore 13820 N Level Rd Hallsville, MO 65255 (573) 696-2350 moorec@missouri.edu John Moore 27566 State Hwy KK Kirksville, MO 63501 (660) 627-5612 jdmoore@marktwain.net
Michael Blair Blair Family Montadales 105 State Rt 56 SW London, OH 43140 (614) 795-7951 mike.blair@yahoo.com Lauren Bruns 3891 Township Line Rd Fort Recovery, OH 45846 (614) 403-1436
Dan Rhoades Rhoades Montadales 8771 E Ball Rd Centralia, MO 65240
Tony & Jennifer Carpenter 13019 Chapel Dr Coldwell, OH 43724 (740) 732-5706
Ali, Fonda & Dale Underwood Ali U’s 422 E 560 Rd Walnut Grove, MO 65770 (317) 788-2214
Patricia Lawrence Lone Oaks’ Farm 2699 Patten Pike Marion, OH 43302 (740) 223-6948 tc2699@gmail.com
Katie Williams 4031 62nd Rd Dunnegan, MO 65640 (417) 654-2551 North Carolina Susan & Vance Proctor Windy Wool Windings 5247 Plateau Rd Vale, NC 28168 (704) 462-2703 saintsandstars@yahoo.com New York Kylee Cole The Shepherds Way 28 Nevis Rd Tivoli, NY 12583 (845) 389-6152 dlcole@frontiernet.net Noah Cole The Shepherds Way 28 Nevis Rd Tivoli, NY 12583 (845) 389-6152 dlcole@frontiernet.net Mark & Ann Woolley The Woolley Family PO Box 385 Forestville, NY 14062 (716) 965-2541 woolsheep@rwmonuments.com Ohio Tom Archer 4650 Dormire Rd Sidney, OH 45365 (937) 492-9531 archer.3@osu.edu
John & Pam Melvin Melvin Family Montadales 9437 White Oak Rd Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 (614) 437-7443 pjmelvin46@hotmail.com Kent Moenter Moenter Montadales 590 W Nimisila Rd Akron, OH 44319 (330) 704-6368 kmoenter@att.net Randall Shull Shull Montadales 4619 Crestline Rd Buckyrus, OH 44820 (419) 562-6794 Tom Terrell, Lee Allart Terrell & Allart 6440 Yankee Rd Middletown, OH 45044 (513) 777-6294 Eli & Olivia Vent PO Box 66, 143 Jackson St Kirby, OH 43330 Oklahoma Rachel Pickens Riva Ridge Montadales 324 S Husband St Suite 110 Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 612-5550 rachelcpickens@gmail.com
Lesley Merritt Merritt Family Montadales 10941 Cherokee Way Lexington, OK 73051 (405) 294-3000 lamb61347@yahoo.com Riva Pickens Riva Ridge Montadales 324 S Husband St Suite 110 Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 612-5552 rachelcpickens@gmail.com Oregon Patty Abell Abell Family Farm PO Box 64 Aurora, OR 97002 (503) 201-6904 abellfamilyfarm@yahoo.com LR Burns Burns Hale Livestock PO Box 244 Crabtree, OR 97335 (541) 258-6934 lrburns4@gmail.com Loyal & Deborah Burns Burns Hale Livestock PO Box 244 Crabtree, OR 97335 (541) 258-6934 loyal@bhlivesock.com Pennsylvania Mikara & Brendan Anderson Bele-Boyd Ranch 22238 Selea Hollow Rd Three Springs, PA 17264 (814) 448-3142 akmikara@gmail.com Cheryl Butya Shiloh Farm Montadales 113 Washington Pike Avella, PA 15312 (724) 587-3979
Zachary Chamberlain 28 Idetown Rd Dallas, PA 18612 (570) 675-1829 lehmannursery@frontier.com Kathy & Elijah Claycomb 1642 Graceville Rd Everett, PA 15537 (814) 977-6247 claycomb6@yahoo.com Christian Ebling 580 Stricklerstown Rd Newmanstown, PA 17073 (717) 949-2317 Tisha Ebling 580 Stricklerstown Rd Newmanstown, PA 17073 (717) 949-2317 tooskies2@yahoo.com Jeff Henry 228 E Beechwood Rd Bessemer, PA 16112 (724) 730-0022 swamp180@yahoo.com Halylie Henry 293 E Beechwood Rd Bessemer, PA 16112 Austin Jefferies Shiloh Farm Montadales 113 Washington Pike Avella, PA 15312 (724) 587-3979 South Carolina Frania Davick 6735 Fairview Rd Batesburg, SC 29006
South Dakota Pat Bruckner Fritz-Bruckner Montadales 39554 132nd St Bath, SD 57427 (605) 225-3156 patbruckner39@gmail.com Isaac Carlin PO Box 205 Spencer, SD 57374
Craig & Kendra Fleck My Montadales 47289 SD Hwy 324 Brookings, SD 57006 (814) 441-0980 fleckcraig@yahoo.com
Joshua, Jessica, Jaime, Jenna, Justine & Jacob Lindow Lindow Farms N5147 Hiline Ave Chili, WI 54420 (715) 937-6358 annklindow@yahoo.com
Greg Miller Miller Farms 20145 462nd Ave Bruce, SD 57220 (605) 627-5247 gdmiller@itctel.com Philip Moore Philip Moore & Family 25240 375th White Lake, SD 57383 (605) 249-2471
Ashton Scott 204 Craig Court Brookings, SD 57006 (605) 695-2365 Jenna Webb PO Box 205 Spencer, SD 57374
Myrta Wold Salem, SD 57058 (605) 770-5669 Wisconsin Kevin & Sara Kuykendall Kuykendall Montadales 12322 Dahl Lane Richland Center, WI 53581 (608) 538-3312 kuyk@yahoo.com
Tessa Dewitt PO Box 205 Spencer, SD 57374
William Poppen Poppen Montadales 20535 434th Ave Desmet, SD 57231 (605) 854-3497
Nancy Webb PO Box 205 Spencer, SD 57374 lwebb@tritel.net
West Virginia Richard Childs PO Box 124 Summit Point, WV 25446 (304) 261-6918 Sam Coons PO Box 1007 Moorefield, WV 26836 Wyoming Kaycee & Gavon Strohschein 8 Casey Tibbs Ct Rozet, WY 82727 (307) 680-7850 wistrohschein@wyomingcat.com Waylon & Leann Strohschein 8 Casey Tibbs Ct Rozet, WY 82727 (304) 261-6918
ABELL-MURDOCK MONTADALES Patty Abell PO Box 64 Aurora, OR 97002 (503) 201-6904
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Junior Spotlight KARA, KENDRA, AND KALEB KLINE I
t is an honor to have been chosen to tell a little bit about ourselves for the Montadale Minute.
Kara was a 10 year 4H member. She is a Jr at UNOH in Ohio where she plays volleyball. She has received her Associate Degree in Ag Business and is working on her bachelor’s degree in Business. During Kara’s years in 4H she also showed pigs, and rabbits. She has won many awards with her rabbits. Getting new pigs to show is still one of her favorite things. She has been a big influence to younger 4Hers as well through a mentoring program. Kendra is in her 10th year of 4H. She will be attending Defiance College in Ohio where she will play volleyball and major in exercise science. She plans on becoming a physical therapist. Kendra is a member of the FFA and the National Honor Society and will graduate from Manchester Jr Sr High in May. Kendra also shows pigs and rabbits and in 2014 won the rabbit show at the Indiana State Fair. Kaleb is 13 ½ and is starting his 6th year of 4H. Kaleb is an 8th grader and is active in FFA, Basketball, football and is a member of the National Jr Honor Society. His dream is to one day become a sports broadcaster. Kaleb along with his sister shows pigs and rabbits. In 2020 he raised the Grand Champion Market Turkey for his county fair. Together the Kline kids have won several Champion and Reserve Champions with their Montadales making into the Circle of Champions at the Indiana State Fair several times.
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Kara is the main reason there are Montadales again on our farm. Montadales were raised and shown from this farm for nearly 30 years. After a two-year absence, she decided that she wanted to show them. All three Kline kids decided they wanted to raise Montadales again so with the purchase of two bred ewes from Kent Moenter, it all began again. They now have close to 25 ewes. It was a blessing to have breeders return their emails and phone calls to talk to them about the Montadale breed. Currently the main bloodlines consist of Terrell, Coers, and Smith. In 2019, they decided to change their primary focus of their breeding program. They show in a county that is extremely stacked. Every year, 2 – 3 of the Top 6 ewes at the Indiana State Fair come from our county. Combine that with the fact that judges comment that their ewes look nice, but they are not relevant in the show ring because they are simply too big. They have now focused on raising Montadales that fit a different mold. They strive for structural correctness, big tops and correct rib shape, correct hip structure and muscling, all while standing on more substance of bone. They show both slick sheared and fitted Montadales. They all agree, “There is nothing prettier than a fitted Montadale sheep in the showring.” We hope we get to meet many of you this year!
MSBA JUNIOR BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION DUE 6/6/21 TO ASSOCIATION OFFICE Applicant Contact Information Name: Address: Phone: Email: Parent or Guardian Names: Briefly summarize current activities and leadership roles you currently hold.
Describe two things that you would like to see the MSBA change or add in order to make the association more appealing to junior members.
Explain why you feel you would be an asset to the MSBA Board of Directors.
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2020 NAILE Junior Show Results November 20, 2020
Senior Ram Lamb (9/30-12/31) Yearling Ewe 1. Alex Coers, New Holland, IL 3J Coers 979
Ram Lamb (2/1 and later)
1. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL Corzatt 2034 2. Lydia Lutman, Waterloo, IL Lutman 1208 3. Alex Coers, New Holland, IL 3J Coers 971 4. Jayce Coers, New Holland, IL 3J Coers 968 Pandemic 5. Abigale Wagner, Zionsville, IN Wagner 9
1. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL Corzatt 1944 2. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL Corzatt 1919 3. Abigale Wagner, Zionsville, IN Wagner 6 4. Ian, Gwen & Mason Goodwin Washington, IN CB19-5 5. Ian, Gwen & Mason Goodwin Washington, IN Borcherding 19-4 6. Ian, Gwen & Mason Goodwin Washington, IN TRM 1902
Slick Shorn - Yearling Ewe 1. Lydia Lutman, Waterloo, IL Woodcock 1123
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Jayce Coers, New Holland, IL 3J Coers 954
Grand Champion Ram
1. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL Corzatt 2034
Reserve Grand Champion Ram 1. Lydia Lutman, Waterloo, IL Lutman 1208
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January Ewe Lamb
1.Alex Coers, New Holland, IL 3J Coers 961 2. Madison Daniel, Bloomington, IN 3J Coers 956 3. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL McGrew 2016 4. Jayce Coers, New Holland, IL Patterson 0307 5. Lydia Lutman, Waterloo, IL Mahler 2014 6. Lydia Lutman, Waterloo, IL Mahler 2020
February Ewe Lamb
1. Katie Patterson, Farmington, IL 3J Coers 965 2. Alex Coers, New Holland, IL 3J Coers 966 3. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL Corzatt 2055 4. Katie Patterson, Farmington, IL Patterson 0310 5. Jayce Coers, New Holland, IL 3J Coers 962 6. Abigale Wagner, Zionsiville, IN 3J Coers 963 7. Ian, Gwen & Mason Goodwin Washington, IN Borcherding 20-5 8. Ian, Gwen & Mason Goodwin, Washington, IN TRM 210
March Ewe Lamb
1. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL Corzatt 2082 2. Ian Goodwin, Washington, IN 3J Coers 975
Slick Shorn - Spring Ewe Lamb (2019) 1. Lydia Lutman, Waterloo, IL Day 2040
Young Flock
1. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL 2. Alex Coers, New Holland, IL 3. Lydia Lutman, Waterloo, IL
Grand Champion Ewe
1. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL Corzatt 1919
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe 1. Mallory Corzatt, Berwick, IL Corzatt 1919
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National Junior Endowment Scholarship Application
Montadale Sheep Breeders’ Assn.
Requirements:
1. Must be an incoming freshman or enrolled in: a. Four-year college or university b. Two-year Community or junior college c. Vocation-Technical School 2. Must have been a junior member of the Montadale Sheep Breeders Association for a minimum of five years.
Application Information: Date of Birth:
Name: Address:
City:
Phone No. (
State:
Zip:
Parents’names:
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Address if different from above: Your choice of school for post secondary education. (If unknown, list your first choice) (1). Submitthefollowing: (A) transcript of high school grades or from previous college experience. (B) brief statement as to your goals and aspirations. (C) a list school activities in which you have participated in the last 4 years. Note all special awards, honors and offices held (D) a statement in 250 words or less covering your involvement with Montadales, your experience in raising them, shows attended, awards and include what you enjoyed most about Montadales. (E) the name of the school, the name of the department disbursing the scholarship, mailing address and your Student I.D. number Send completed application to: Montadale Sheep Breeders Association Kendra Fleck 47289 Highway 324 Brookings, SD, 57006 Email: montadaleorg@yahoo.com
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All applications must be received by June 10th
2020 EH Mattingly National Open Show Results (NAILE) November 20, 2020
Yearling Ram
Junior Champion Ewe
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD Poppen D98
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD Poppen M027
Senior Champion Ram
Reserve Junior Champion Ewe
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD Poppen D98
1. Katie Patterson, Farmington, IL Patterson 0310
January Ram Lamb
1. William Poppen, Desmet, SD Poppen D025
February & After Ram Lamb
1. Gorman Family Farms, Steward, IL GF1712
Junior Champion Ram
1. William Poppen, Desmot, SD Poppen D025
Reserve Junior Champion Ram
1. Gorman Family Farms, Steward, IL GF1712
Reserve Grand Champion Ram 1. William Poppen, Desmet, SD Poppen D025
Yearling Ewe
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD Poppen M936 2. Addison Wetzel, Farnklin Grove, IL GF1682 3. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove, IL GF1686
Grand Champion Ewe
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD Poppen M936
Pair of Yearling Ewes
1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove, IL
Senior Champion Ewe
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD Poppen M936
Reserve Senior Champion Ewe Grand Champion Ram
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD Poppen D98
1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove, IL GF1682
January Ewe Lamb
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD Poppen M027
February Ewe Lamb Montadale Minute ♦ 17
1. Katie Patterson, Farmington, IL Patterson 0310
Reserve Grand Champion Ewe
1. Addison Wetzel, Franklin Grove, IL GF1682
Premier Exhibitor
1. William Poppen, DeSmet, SD
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hef Leib was born and raised in Mechanicsburg, PA. He started pursuing his passion for this business at a young age, taking cooking classes when he was 12. During his high school years he worked for “Pleasures of the Palate Catering,” the largest catering business in the state of Pennsylvania. He graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2002 with his A.S. and 2017 with his B.S. and trained at Hotel Hershey a 5-diamond resort, while in school. Then, Chef Leib started his own catering business serving the central PA area. Chef Leib also helped open the National Military Park and Museum in Gettysburg, PA, managing its catering program.
techniques with some of the best chefs in the United States at these techniques. Chef Leib moved to Francis Tuttle Technology Center in Oklahoma City, OK in 2017. Widely regarded as one of the top technology centers in the central United States. He currently works with their adult culinary education program where he develops curriculum and teaches the next generation of culinarians. Chef Leib creates a learning environment that is fun and informative. Currently he is teaching the baking and pastry program for the nighttime adult students. He focuses on classic recipes with modern techniques.
He has been active with the ACF and the Oklahoma From there, he went on to be catering director at Restaurant Association since coming to Oklahoma. Shippensburg University, and was then promoted to He was also a 2 time presenter at ACF National production manager of the campus’ largest dining hall. Convention on modern cuisine techniques. He is also a board member for the ORA and is vice chair of their Chef Leib then got into teaching at Oklahoma State education committee. In addition to the ACF and ORA University Institute of Technology (OSUIT). While Chef Leib is also very active helping the next generation there he developed their modern cuisine classes as of culinarians by helping with the Oklahoma state well as redesigned their international cuisine classes, Prostart, FCCLA, and Skills USA competitions. He has and has taught continuing education classes on these also been involved in many charity events throughout subjects also. Chef Leib has trained in modern cuisine Oklahoma winning numerous people’s choice awards.
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4 Servings Lamb Stew 1 pound bone-in lamb meat, cut into large chunks (can be boneless but use tough cuts)
Mix meat with vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl; cover and
0.25 cup vinegar
refrigerate from 1 to 8 hours. For best flavor, marinate at least 6 hours.
0.25 cup soy sauce
Remove meat from marinade and pat dry with paper towels; reserve
4 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 ea onion, chopped
marinade and garlic cloves. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the meat, working in batches if necessary, 10 to 15 minutes. Set meat aside. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves from the marinade over medium heat until onion is
1 ea red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
translucent, about 5 minutes; pour in tomato sauce and bring mixture
1 cup tomato sauce
to a simmer. Allow to cool down slightly, about 5 minutes. Return meat
2 cup beef stock
to the sauce and pour in reserved marinade and beef stock. Bring to
1 ea potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer covered until meat is partially
2 ea carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in potato, carrots, and peas; season
0.5 cup green peas 0.5 teaspoon salt 0.25 teaspoon pepper
with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer until meat is very tender and potato and carrots are cooked through, 20 to 30 more minutes. Adjust seasonings before serving.
1 pinch cayenne pepper or dash of favorite hot sauce
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Approx 30 Servings Korean BBQ Lamb Balls with Ssamjang Sauce 2 ounce Butter or Oil 1 Cup Shiitake Mushrooms Small Dice 0.5 Cup Charred Green Onions Small Dice
5 Pound Ground Lamb 2.5 Cup Cracker Crumbs 0.5 Cup Kimchi Minced w/ Juice 5 Ea Large Eggs 2 Tablespoon Grated Ginger
Sautee Mushrooms in butter until softened. Allow to cool slighty. Mix all ingredients together until well mixed. Shape into desired size balls. I prefer 1 ounce. Allow balls to chill. Place balls on soaked wooden skewer 3 balls per skewer.
2 Tablespoon Garlic Minced 0.25 Cup Gochujang 0.25 Cup Tamari Soy Sauce 5 Tablespoon Korean BBQ Spice Blend
Grill skewered meatballs until cooked through. Garnish with thin sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and ssamjang sauce
2 Tablespoon MSG or Salt 1 Tablespoon Korean Chile Powder 2.5 Tablespoon Black Peppercorns Ground
0.25 Cup Brown Sugar
Ssamjang Sauce 1 cup (Fermented Soy Paste) Doejang
0.5 cup Gochujang 0.25 cup Honey 0.25 cup Toasted Sesame Oil 0.25 cup Green Onions Thinly Sliced 2 tablespoon Garlic Crushed 2 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
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Mix all ingrediants together until well mix and refrigerate until use.
Pasta 1 Serving Lamb Shank Manti
2 liter Clear Vegetable Stock
Sheet the dough thin and cut into 12-centimeter rounds. Place 15
50 gram Whole Wheat Manti Dough grams of the lamb shank stuffing in the middle of each dough. Close by folding over into a manti shape (similar to a tortellini). Cook the 100 gram Braised Lamb Shank individual manti in the simmering vegetable stock. They are ready when 50 gram Smoked Yogurt they surface. Do not overcrowd the pan. Place a spoon of the tomato 20 gram Spicy Tomato Sauce
sauce on the plate. Spoon the yogurt right next to the tomato sauce,
10 gram Chili Oil
and place the manti pieces on top of the tomato sauce and yogurt. Add
10 gram Butter, browned 2 gram Sumac
a few drops of browned butter on top of the manti. You may also lightly brush them with the butter. Add a few drops of the chili oil and sprinkle with the ground sumac.
Whole Wheat Manti Dough
100 gram All-Purpose Flour
Put all of the ingredients into a mixer with a hook attachment and knead
25 gram Whole Wheat Flour
for 5 minutes. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap. Allow the dough to
55 gram Eggs
rest in a cooler for at least 2 hours.
2.5 gram Salt 2.5 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil 7.5 ml Whole Milk
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3J Fa “Game Changer” babies are here! See them at the National Montadale Sale! 3J 954
1st Place Fall Ewe at 2020 NAILE Jr. Show Simms x 3J 900 3J 961
“Game Changer” Miller 19-457
Highest Selling Ram 2020 National Online Sale Now at Stud on Our Farm
3J 966
1st Place January Ewe at 2020 NAILE Jr. Show 3J 935 “CHIEF” x Riley
John, Annie, Alex, Alec, Jayce
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February Ewe Lamb 2020 National Montadale Sale Sold to Paul Luhman, MN
Miller 20-461
2020 National Montadale Sale
Highest Selling Ewe January Ewe Lamb Sold to Jaxon Pickens, OK for $2,100
Miller 19-457
“Game Changer”
2020 National Montadale Sale Highest Selling Ram Sold to 3J Farm/Austin Coers for $9,000
Greg Miller
20145 462nd Avenue Bruce, South Dakota (605) 627-5247 ♦ (605) 690-4399 gdmiller@itctel.com
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2020 South Dakota State Fair 1st January Ewe Lamb
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MONTADALE SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
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SEMI-ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VIRTUAL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2021 7PM
he semi-annual virtual Board of Directors meeting Mike Moroska moved to table until we were able to talk of the Montadale Sheep Breeders Association was with Helen. John Coers second. Motion carried. called to order on January 3, 2021 by President John All American is being held in Springfield this year. IIinois Coers. membership was sent an invitation to volunteer. The Roll call was taken by the Secretary with 11 of 12 Breed Associations have also been asked to participate board members present which included the Junior by donated a basket with items for the Silent Auction Coordinator and Junior Board Member present. held during the All American. Nann Green volunteered to construct a basket on behalf of the Associaiton. Minutes and Financial report were read previous to the meeting by the Directors. Motion was made by Greg National Show and Sale Miller to accept the Minutes as read and second by Dan Monday Night Barn Party short discussion was held Rhoades. Financial report was read previous to meeting in regards to sponsoring the Monday Night Barn Party with Greg Miller moving to accept the report and Loyal during the week of Sedalia. Due to possible Covid Burns second. restrictions and not knowing what kind of parameters me may face the motion was made by Richard Jacobsen New Business: to not sponsor the Barn Party this year. Tom Clayman Ballots for the new realignment were opened. 42 yes second the motion with the idea of maybe having an ice and 2 no. Motion to accept the realignment from cream social depending on the restrictions at the time membership vote passed. Richard Jacobsen moved to of the Midwest Stud Ram Sale. accept the ballot count and realignment. Mike Maroska second the motion. Jim and Dorothy Handy Junior Show has been moved to Tuesday in order to possibly attract more kids to come Montadale Minute: Discussion was held to decide participate and stay for the sale. whether to put out a Spring Edition of the Montadale Minute. Tom Clayman moved to do the Spring Edition Luncheon and Benefit Auction are going to be on hold of the Minute and Richard Jacobsen second. Motion right now for the same reason as the Barn Party. Board carried. Further discussion revolved around an of Directors Meeting will still be held on Wednesday advertising deadline of April 10, 2021. Other projects morning, just maybe in an open air venue unless to work on for inclusion are updated membership/ restrictions are lifted. Time slot in the Dr. Taylor mailing list, offer ad space for businesses and a few more Woods building is being held for us in case we are able ideas for informational articles. *Income from the Fall to conduct business as normal. Edition was $633 after expenses. Directors were asked to think of 3 nominations for Next topic of discussion was an Amnesty Program. both open and junior judge choices for NAILE 2021. Registration and transfer numbers were down for 2020 Nominations will be collected at a later date. due in part to the pandemic and no shows. In order to capture some of the lost paperwork. Loyal Burns moved Greg Miller moved to adjourn the meeting and Mike to run the Amnesty from January 4 through July 1, 2021 Maroska second. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. with Tom Clayman second the motion. Motion carried. *Amount cleared after all expenses were taken care of It has been mentioned that the name of the Keith Crome for Montadale Minute. Did not have that number at the National Junior Show be changed to the Crome Family time of the virtual meeting. National Junior Show. Short discussion was help with **These minutes are not approved at the time of print. a final decision being that we would approach Helen Crome and ask her thoughts before moving forward.
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J.W. Simms-Reisner Montadales
Reserve Champion Montadale Ewe 2020 Youth Sheep Expo
t a s ie le tr a s en r r fo u o s b ee m a S L d n a Ewes Ohio Showcase and at farm Montadale Classic! Owner - J.W. Simms-Reisner Feeder - Bev Simms
296 IL Rt 15
Albion, IL
Co-owner - Amanda Simms Show Crew - Dusty, Claudia, Kingston Rincker & Crew
(618) 841-4135
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From Profit Taker to Profit Maker: Frivolous EWE Kathy Koning McClure
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y life as a fiber seller began gradually and without much hoopla. It wasn’t so much a super highway to success as it was a narrow, winding path. A sheep superintendent at a county fair that I showed at regularly (the late Dick Getzelman, Bo-Peep Cheviots) introduced me to his new neighbor. That neighbor would change the way that I looked at wool. Natasha Lehrer Lewis had just started a fiber co-op in Illinois. She had one core belief, that all fleece had value. This resonated with me and became my driving motto. I had so much to learn but the co-op (and it’s members) taught me about fiber mills, fiber preparations, customer preferences, dyeing techniques and much more. I jumped in with two feet, seeing a unique opportunity and exciting future within the fiber community. I had success with fiber sales in the co-op but eventually realized that in order to continue to grow my own business, I needed my own identity. Frivolous Ewe was born six years ago. My first personal goal with Frivolous Ewe was to promote Montadale fiber. I have several other breeds of sheep: Wensleydale, Bluefaced Leicester, Lincoln, Merino, Rambouillet and Corriedale, all added to my flock after I joined the co-op in order to capture more of the fiber artists dollars. These are all lovely breeds in their own way but I am never shy about admitting that Montadales are my favorites. They are also the least known of my breeds among fiber enthusiasts. I am changing that one customer at a time. I primarily market Montadale wool
Raw Montadale Fleece (white)
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in two ways: combed top and raw fleeces. My combed top is processed in a 100 year old, family owned mill in Frankenmuth, MI. There are many mills closer to me, including one only 15 minutes down the road, but Zeilinger Wool Company is unique in that they will produce combed top for small and medium sized producers like me. Combed top is the premium fiber preparation for handspinners. After the raw fleeces arrive at the mill they are washed and air dried. The fiber is pulled apart by a mechanical picker to remove any remaining vegetable matter. Next step is the carder and pin drafter, this separates and organized the fibers into a continuous web. The last step takes the prepared wool and combs it so all fibers are completely parallel to each other. Combed top makes spinning faster and can produce a finer and thinner yarn. My customers love it. It is sleek, uniform and so easy to spin. I sell my Montadale top for $3.75/ ounce undyed or $4.25/ounce dyed. In 2020 I sent almost 200 lbs. of Montadale skirted fleece to the mill to be made into top. After processing costs, I net about $15 per pound on my Montadale. My raw fleece sales continue to climb also. This year I have sold over 40 Montadale raw fleeces. I offer whole, well-skirted fleeces as well as Montadale Samplers. A Sampler is one pound of raw, skirted fleece and a one ounce ball of combed top. I have sold 27 sampler packs at $12 each this year. The folks who buy a sampler buy it to try something new at a reasonable price. Of those 27 customers, 11 of them (so far) have returned to buy a full fleece.
Raw Montadale Fleece (natural colored)
Montadale top (white) as it comes from the mill
My raw, skirted, full (uncoated) fleeces usually weigh between 5-9 pounds. I price them according to quality, staple length and vegetative matter. Most whole fleeces sell for $40-$60. I am not trying to make a killing on these fleeces but just trying to get them into people’s hands. Rather I send a fleece to the mill or sell it raw, skirting is the most important part of the equation. I skirt my fleeces twice. The first time on shearing day, a quick three minute skirt before the shearer gets the next sheep sheared. I have just enough time to get the belly and britch wool pulled off and get the fleece in an individual bag. A more complete skirting later will have me skirting off the neck wool (lots of hay chaff) and sometimes right down the spine (lots of dirt). This second skirting takes about 15 minutes. Having a unique breed like Montadale and producing a beautiful product like combed top would all be for naught without customers to sell it to. I sell my product in several ways. Fiber festivals are my favorite way to sell. I am really looking forward to (hopefully) going back to some in -person fiber fairs this year after the covid cancellations of 2020. Customers love meeting the shepherd - it connects them with the sheep and the products. They continually tell me how lucky I am to be able to raise sheep. So much so that I eventually start to believe them. I also sell product from my small retail cottage at my farm. Since I have a full time job off the farm, the cottage is only open by appointment but I hold a handful of events and classes in it each year. I usually draw people from within a two hour radius. Luckily for me, this two hour radius
includes Chicago and Madison and Milwaukee, WI. The third way that I sell product is right from my Frivolous Ewe business page on Facebook. I have grown a faithful following. This takes time and effort. For while it felt like I was just posting things for my Uncle Glenn and my college friend, Pam, to enjoy. The social media experts say 1-2 posts a day. I don’t have that kind of dedication but I do post a lot during lambing and I shoot for 2-3 times per week during the rest of the year. Even that is a commitment, but it really does drive business. I aim for only 10% of my posts to be ‘selling’ posts, the remaining 90% are sheep and lambs. I want my followers to know that I am a shepherd first and a merchant second.
Canada!). Like any endeavor there’s been starts and stops, but the path is getting a little straighter and a lot easier to follow now. My growth would never have been possible without the fleeces from my flock as well as David Gorman’s flock. I use every one of them and am grateful to have a secondary source of beautiful Montadale wool. I would encourage anyone who’s interested in adding value to their wool to contact me. I love to talk about fiber and would be happy to mentor anyone interested in starting their own fiber business.
The last way that I sell product is a fairly new way to do business. Several virtual fiber festivals have popped up since the pandemic began a year ago. I am involved in one of the most successful ones, ‘Wool & Fiber Arts’ on Facebook. WAFA sales are held monthly, on the last weekend of each month. Vendors pay an exhibitor fee Needle felted gnome made with and receive an assigned time slot. montadale wool and Wensleydale During the thirty minutes slot the locks for the beard. vendor goes live on their Facebook business page, linked to the WAFA page. I have participated in six of these sales, each has been better than the one before. At my last sale I shipped 70 orders into 26 different states with sales over $2500. Pretty good for 30 minutes of work right from my own home. Montadale wool is not the biggest draw at Frivolous Ewe but it certainly is the one that I’m most proud of. It’s a gorgeous fiber that is finally finding Assorted dyed it’s way into the hands of fiber artists Montadale combed top nationwide ( and
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Around the Barn 2020
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Online National Montadale Sale June 25, 2020
Fitted Yearling Ram
Poppen Montadales Poppen D918
B&D 1455F x Poppen B513
$750 Joe Conrad, Fairbault, MN
3J Farms 3J Coers 945 J W 0563 (Simms) x Ekern 629 $1,000 Chad Marshall, Ivesdale, IL Miller Farms Miller 19-457 Clayman 1823 x Miller 13-280 $9,000 3J Farms/Austin Coers, New Holland, IL
Fitted Fall Ram Lamb
Jacobsen Ranch Jacobsen 20-06 California Gold Jacobsen 18-02 $375 Richard Jacobsen, x Jacobsen 16-15 Le Grand, CA Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman 20015 Salfner 163 YP x Clayman 1656 $550 Kathleen Albee, Bon Aqua, TN
Fitted January Ram Lamb
Petefish Farm Montadales Petefish 2001
Ross 0-1 x VanHorn 1716 $400 David Nash, Prairie City, SD Burns-Hale Livestock Burns 2056 Clayman 1932 x Burns 1512 $325 BW House 8, Bellevue, OH Miller Farms Miller 20-468 Clayman 1823 x Miller 14-302 $4,000 Todd Benjamin, Wilmington, IL Rhoades Montadales Rhoades 2016 Clayman 1927 x Rhoades 727 $1,000 Fred St. John, Bloomington, IN
Fitted February Ram Lamb
Petefish Farm Montadales Petefish 2003
Ross 0-1 x Mumm 1716 $1,400 Patricia Lawrence, Marion, OH Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman 20039 Salfner 163 YP x Clayman 1542 $750 Gorman Farms, Steward, IL Jacobsen Ranch Jacobsen 20-31 California Gold Jacobsen 18-02 $425 Samuel Coons, Moorfield, WV x Jaobsen 17-49 Miller Farms Miller 20-481 Clayman 1823 x Miller 17-347 $4,750 Todd Benjamin, Wilmington, IL
highest selling ram Miller Farms, SD sold to 3J Coers, IL
$9,000 Montadale Minute ♦ 32
Fitted Yearling Ewe
Kuykendall Montadales 1158
Poppen Montadales Poppen D937 Poppen Montadales Poppen D938 Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman 1929 Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman 1965 Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman 1977 Petefish Farm Montadales Petefish 1908 Petefish Farm Montadales Petefish 1906
Slick Yearling Ewe G4 Livestock
MO 5506-1901
Miller 17-543 x Kuykendal 929 B&D 1455F x Poppen M775 B&D 1455F x Poppen M775 Clark 140 x Clayman 1701 Salfner 163 YP x Clayman 1549 Salfner 163 YP x B&D 1438 Ross 0-1 x Riley K1512 Ross 0-1 x Riley 01-15
$1,300 Todd Benjamin, Wilmington, IL $800 Brad Temple, Serena, IL $900 Brad Temple, Serena, IL $750 Paul Luhmann, Lake City, MN $750 Shane Rhoades, Centralia, MO $550 Rosemary Petefish, Virginia, IL $500 Ryan Gann, Leaf River, IL $375 Kathleen Albee, Bon Aqua, TN
Ekern 609 x Green 52
$350 Ryan Gann, Leaf River, IL
Fitted Fall Ewe Lamb
Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman 20023 Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman 20024
Salfner 163 YP x Clayman 1310 $475 Paul Luhmann, Lake City, MN Salfner 163 YP x Clayman 1310 $475 Kathleen Albee, Bon Aqua, TN Ekern Montadales Ekern 990 $500 Samuel Coons, Moorefield, WV
Fitted January Ewe Lamb
Miller Farms Miller 20-469 Clayman 1823 x Miller 14-302 $950 Joe Conrad, Faribault, MN Miller Farms Miller 20-461 Clayman 1823 x Miller 16-342 $2,100 Rachel Pickens, Stillwater, OK Ekern Montadales Ekern 007 $600 David Moore, Kirksville, MO
Fitted February Ewe Lamb
Kuykendall Montadales 1179
Miller 17-543 x Kuykendall 859 $1,900 Todd Benjamin, Wilmington, IL Jacobsen 20-12 Justify Jacobsen 18-10 x Jacobsen 18-24 $1,000 Richard Jacobsen, Le Grand, CA Jacobsen 20-23 California Gold Jacobsen 19-02 x MUSD 1442 $1,200 Elizabeth Bohan, Windsor, CA 3J Coers 965 JW 0563 (Simms) x 3J Coers 853 $1,000 Katie Patterson, Farmington, IL Tom & Sandy Clayman Clayman 20036 3-J935 x Clayman 1770 $400 Rosemary Petefish, Virginia, IL Lutman Montadales 1190 Clayman 1946 x Woodcock 1056 $475 Rosemary Petefish, Virginia, IL Petefish Farm Montadales Petefish 2028 Ross 0-1 x Riley K184 $375 Brian Winche, Pecatonica, IL Petefish Farm Montadales Petefish 2022 Ross 0-1 x Riley K1516 $500 Paul Luhmann, Lake City, MN Patterson Montadales Patterson 0316 Ekern 820 x Ekern 612 $450 Brian Winche, Pecatonica, IL Ekern Montadales Ekern 018 $600 Robin Corzatt, Berwick, IL Gann Farms Gann 470 Riley K1701 x Gann 345 $250 Todd Benjamin, Wilmington, IL Gann Farms Gann 471 Riley K1701x Gann 345 $275 Tom Archer, Sidney, OH Gann Farms Gann 474 Riley K1701 x Gann 441 $350 Todd Benjamin, Wilmington, IL Gann Farms Gann 475 Riley K1701 x Petefish 1512 $300 Tom Archer, Sidney, OH Gann Farms Gann 477 Riley K1701 x Gann 431 $300 Rosemary Petefish, Virginia, IL Jacobsen Ranch Jacobsen Ranch 3J Farms
Fitted March Ewe Lamb Jacobsen Ranch
Jacobsen 20-39
Petefish Farm Montadales Petefish 2092
Rhoades Montadales 2034
California Gold Jacobsen 18-02 x Jacobsen 15-34 $1,100 Kent Moenter, Uniontown, OH
Miller 17-553 x Marshall 565 Clayman 1927 x Rhoades 1814
$350 Kelly Reisberg, Westside, IA $325 Samuel Coons, Moorefield, WV
highest selling Ewe Miller Farms, SD sold to Jaxon Pickens, OK
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Simple Flock Management Tips for a Problem Free Summer Skip Anderson
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Trim your ewes’ feet. The spring or early summer is a great time to do it. Feet and hooves are typically soft during this time of year which makes trimming much easier. Sending your ewes to pasture with trimmed feet significantly decreases the chances of having future foot problems. Plus, by trimming hooves in the spring, it gives your ewes the opportunity to correct their feet. Throughout the winter ewes have been walking on a manure pack which can impact the shape of the foot and/or how they move. A corrective trimming before they have to really get out and walk the pasture will make a big difference.
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y now many flocks are lambed out, your lambs are weaned or close to it and you are thinking about the next step in your management scheme. This is the time of year when some simple management decisions and best practices will help you have a more problem-free summer and breeding season. Here are five simple management practices we use at North Dakota State University to increase productivity in our flock and ensure the health of our ewes in the summertime:
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Evaluate your ewe flock and make culling decisions. Go through your lambing records and identify the ewes that need to be culled. Look through your lamb crop and find the underperforming lambs. Once identified, look and see who their dams were. That visual connection will help you make your decisions. Cull ewe prices are at a historic high right now, so this truly is the best time to get them sold. I always say you will enjoy your flock much more when you have eliminated the problems. Culling is a practice I have found sheep people to have a hard time with. We are eternal optimists. We tend to find ourselves saying things like, “Let’s just keep her one more year,” and by the next winter we are regretting that decision. Strict culling each year moves the quality needle forward much faster and results in a much more productive ewe base.
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Deworming should be completed in spring and early summer. When it comes to deworming, I encourage people to collect fecal samples from your flock and submit them to your veterinarian to get an idea of what parasites you have in your flock. Many times, producers use dewormers that are not effective against the parasites they have in their flock. Even flocks that deworm regularly can have parasite issues simply because the incorrect dewormer was used. The best method is to consult your veterinarian, collect fecal samples and then deworm based on the findings. This practice will be way more effective and ultimately more cost efficient.
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Provide the right pasture environment. Before pasture turnout can happen, it is critical that we make sure our ewes can thrive in the pasture. This is accomplished in a few ways. Check your fences for gaps and damage. Evaluate your water source for cleanliness and accessibility, whether that is a pond, permanent waterer or a manually filled tank. Be sure to provide free choice granular mineral. Consult a nutritionist to match your mineral needs with your forage quality. It is important that your mineral stays dry and is easily accessible. Access to shade is highly encouraged, whether that be man made or trees. At NDSU, our most important employee in the summertime is our livestock guardian dog. Predator protection is essential when ewes are away from the barn.
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Small proactive decisions make management easier. Before turning ewes out, make sure that their ear tags are readable. Make sure each ewe has a tag and replace any that are old and faded. This makes identification and record-keeping much easier. Keeping an accurate head count can help you quickly identify problems if the count is short. Have a plan for treating any sick, limping or injured ewes in the pasture. Build a small catch pen in the pasture to reduce the need to take the whole flock back to the barn for treatment. Assemble a “doctoring kit” that is easy to carry when checking pastures that includes a foot trimmer, thermometer, marking paint, non-refrigerated medicine, fly spray and fencing tools. A small notebook for recording treatments, pasture rotations or general comments is beneficial too. Finally, check your ewes in the morning or right before dark. Because sheep are most active during these times, you will be better able to watch for sheep that are away from the group or limping.
I wish you an enjoyable, problem-free summer. For more information on these topics, contact Skip Anderson, NDSU Sheep Unit Manager, at steven.e.anderson@ndsu.edu. Skip Anderson of Fargo, ND, is the North Dakota State University Sheep Unit Manager, where he oversees the breeding and management decisions for the college’s 500head flock of registered Hampshires, Columbias, White Dorper and Royal Whites, and commercial Dorsets. Skip also serves as the instructor of NDSU’s livestock sales and marketing course. Skip grew up in Juneau, WI, on his family’s registered Hampshire sheep operation. He is a 2006 graduate of NDSU in Animal Science and is currently pursuing a master’s degree. Skip enjoys judging sheep shows across the country, collecting sheep magazines, and he and his wife Kelli are the proud new parents of a daughter, Wynn Christine Anderson.
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Clayman Montadales THEY DO BREED ON!
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“Game Changer” Out of Clayman 1823
1946 At Stud in Woodcock/Lutman Flock
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Lutman 1208 Out of Clayman 1946.
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Bred the same exact way as the ram Millers’ purchased in 2018 National for $4,750. This guy is a real class act - high headed, good color, and a very close match to his full brother. Should make a good breeding ram. Purchased by Gorman Farms
“The Maker”
2014 Jr. Show Champion Ram The old Salfner Ram 163 YP has continued to be a producer beyond belief. Show winners, and highly productive daughters, we now have over 50 in the flock. He’s still going strong marking ewes for fall lambs.
Our strong genetics are working for others.
1823 At Stud for Greg Miller Family
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Quality ewes like these headed to the sales & to the flock...
Tom & Sandy Clayman 7314 S. Halstead St, Hutchinson, KS 67501 (620) 663-4064 • (620) 727-3567 • (620-960-5915
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In Loving Memory Jack D. Rhoades Association, the Missouri Montadale Sheep Association, and the Missouri Hampshire Sheep Association. He worked at the Midwest Stud Ram Sale in Sedalia, MO where he was sales chairman for over 50 years. He also worked at the livestock shows at the Missouri State Fair and Boone County Fair. Jack was a Sunday School teacher, deacon, and devout follower of God, having been a longtime member of Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church in Columbia, MO and Sturgeon Baptist Church in Sturgeon, MO. He was an avid Missouri Tigers sports fan and St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He loved church, his family, farming, sheep dogs, skillet popcorn, and John Wayne westerns. Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Sue ack DuWayne Rhoades of Sturgeon, Missouri Rhoades; son, Bobby Paul Rhoades (Bobbie); passed away June 12, 2020 at the age of 87. daughter, Becky Hardesty (Doug); son, Daniel Harvey Rhoades (Nicole); 8 grandchildren; 2 Jack was born on January 27, 1933 in Mt. great grandchildren; a stepsister, and many, Pleasant, Iowa to parents, John M. Rhoades many friends. Jack was preceded in death by of Benton City, Missouri and Mary E. Brown his parents and two brothers. of Mineola, Missouri. He married Peggy Sue Gilmore, September 6, 1959 at Calvary Baptist Visitation was from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Church in Columbia, Missouri. He had three Friday, June 19, 2020 at Memorial Funeral children; Paul, Becky and Dan. Home in Columbia, Missouri. Services for extended family were held immediately Jack graduated from Mexico High School following visitation. in Mexico, MO in 1951 and graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in Memorial contributions may be made to 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Coyote Hill Christian Children’s Home, 9501 Agriculture. He was a Research Specialist and Coyote Hill Rd. Harrisburg, MO 65256. worked for the Animal Sciences Department at the University of Missouri Sheep Farm in Columbia, MO for over 40 years. He won the University of Missouri Staff Advisory Council Staff Recognition Award in 1987. Jack was a member of many associations, including the Missouri Sheep Producer’s
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In Loving Memory Peggy S. Rhoades old country roads, and rocking on the porch at the end of a busy day. Peggy is survived by her three children, son, Bobby Paul Rhoades (Bobbie), daughter, Becky Hardesty (Doug), and son, Daniel Harvey Rhoades (Nicole); eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, James Gilmore, and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack Rhoades, her parents, three brothers and three sisters.
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Visitation was from 9:00am to 10:00am on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia, MO. Services for extended family were held immediately following visitation.
eggy Sue (Gilmore) Rhoades of Sturgeon, Missouri passed away August 23, 2020 at the age of 87. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peggy was born on December 11, 1932 in Joy Group at Centralia First Baptist Church, Columbia, Missouri to parents, Harry and 101 South Collier St, Centralia, MO 65240. Mamie (Bradley) Gilmore. She married Jack DuWayne Rhoades, September 6, 1959 at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia, Missouri. Jack, her husband, of over 60 years preceded her in death on June 12, 2020. Together they had three children: Paul, Becky and Dan. Peggy graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia in 1951 after which she worked as a salesclerk and bookkeeper in downtown Columbia stores. Her career was that of a farmer’s wife, mother and homemaker. Many rewards are stored for her in heaven. Peggy was a long-time member of Little Bonne Femme Baptist Church and Sturgeon Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. She came from a strong Christian family and taught the love of God to her husband and children. Peggy loved her family, gardening, canning vegetables, walking
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In Loving Memory Florence C. Moenter the Troy-Webster American Legion Auxiliary. Florence enjoyed making crafts, knitting and growing her prize Gladiolas for the Wood County, and Pemberville Fairs, plus giving them to friends to enjoy while she traveled the country. Florence is survived by her son, Kent Moenter of Akron; sister, Ruth Avers of Elmore, sister-in-law, Joan Radeloff of Walbridge and Numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Marvin, she was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Eldamae Radeloff, Eloise and her husband, Herman Moenter. Brother, Frederick Radeloff and brother-inlaw, Don Avers. Florence was laid to rest next to Marvin, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Troy Township Cemetery, Luckey. Officiating was lorence C. Moenter, age (93), of Pemberville, Pastor Frank Raeske. In lieu of flowers, the and formerly of Luckey, Ohio passed away family requests that memorials may take the peacefully at her home on Monday, November form of contributions to: Solomon Lutheran 9, 2020. School, Zion Lutheran Church handbell or church choir, or to a charity of the donor’s She was born on January 25, 1927 to Clarence choice. E. and May (Mauntler) Radeloff, in Woodville, OH. She married Marvin M. Moentler on November 14, 1953 in Woodville, Ohio. Florence and Marvin raised one son and celebrated nearly 59 years of marriage, before Marvin’s passing in April of 2012. She attended Solomon Lutheran School and graduated in 1944 from Woodville High School. Following graduation, Florence, went right to work for Connecticut Mutual Life, and worked her way up to an Office Administrator. She retired in 1989, after 45 years of service.
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Florence was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Luckey, OH, her ministries included: church council, Primary Sunday School Superintendent, playing the handbells and the senior choir. She was a life member of
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Yesteryear Photos
1969 Founder E. H. Mattingly with National Queen
1970 Chicago Intl, 1st Pen of 3 Yearling Ewes, Ed Brown
1970 NSS Res Ch Yr. Ram, Patty Handy
1970 Ohio SF National Show, Champion Ewe-1st Pr YE, C Eugene McGrew
1975 NSS Champion Ewe, Charles Crall
1975 NSS Gr Champion Ram, The Whopper, Cloyd T Huvler
1975 NSS top selling Yearling Ewe, Elwood Lohr
1980 NSS Gr Champion Ewe, Seven-Up, Shriver Bros.
1983 NSS Grand Champion Ram, Keith Crome
1985 NAILE Grand Champion Ewe, Keith Crome
1985 Oregon State Fair Champion Ram, Noble Hill Ranch
1988 NSS Grand Champion Ram BoGetum, Ron Stauffer
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1991 NSS Grand Champion Ram, Patriot, Steve Roy
1993 Illinois State Fair, Premier Exhibitor, David Carroll
1994 NAILE Reserve Grand Champion Ewe, Phil Hofman
1996 NAILE Supreme Champion, Grand Champion, Junior Champion Ewe (Jr class) Kuykendall Montadales
1997 AAJS Champion Montadale Ewe, T. J. Terrell
1997 NAILE 1st Fall Ewe Lamb, Junior Show, Rhonda Riley
1998 KILE 1st Late Ewe Lamb, Hughy Salfner
1998 NAILE 1st place Flock, Weston Farm
1999 NAILE 2nd Int. Ram Lamb Junior Show, 6th Open, Scramlin Montadales
2001 NSS 1st Yr Ram, Grand Champion, Baugh & Dunn
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2002 NSS Res Grand, Res Sr Champion Ram, Northstar Montadales
2004 NAILE Reserve Junior Champion Ram, Brad Temple
M.S.B.A. AMNESTY PROGRAM ATTENTION M.S.B.A. MEMBERSHIP Haven’t been a member in a while? * Behind on registry work? * Too expensive to bring your flock current? HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!! →REGISTER MONTADALES OVER 1 YEAR OF AGE FOR $7/HEAD! →PROGRAM WILL RUN UNTIL JULY 1, 2021 →AMNESTY IS NOT LIMITED TO AGE OF ANIMAL →DON’T FEEL OVERWHELMED! PLEASE CONTACT OFFICE TO FIND OUT HOW WE CAN ASSIST WITH YOUR PROJECT! MONTADALE SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION 47289 HIGHWAY 324 BROOKINGS, SD 57006 605-693-2161 | montadaleorg@yahoo.com | montadales.com
Good Luck to all this Summer at Shows & Sales! Todd Benjamin & Family 15950 W. Kennedy Road Wilmington, Illinois 60481
Patterson Montadales
Our February Ewe Lamb from the 2020 National Montadale Sale sold to Brian Winche, Pecatonica, IL.
THANK YOU TO OUR BIDDERS & BUYERS IN 2020! Scott, Melanie, Katie, and Kelsey Patterson kapatterson2001@gmail.com ♦ (309) 410-4751 73 Knox Highway 22 ♦ Farmington, il 61531
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