Thank you to all of our buyers!
Table of Contents VOLUME 66 - NUMBER 1 - NATIONAL SALE ISSUE 4 Letter from the President 6 Letter from the Editor 8 Secretary’s Message 12 CSBA Membership Meeting Minutes 13 New Members 14 Financial Reports 16 Lost Shepherds 20 Board of Directors 20 CSBA Respects Your Privacy 21 2022-23 Board Committees 22 Christened Sheep 24 Junior Report 25 Anne Key Award - Tamika Eastman 26 Junior Scholarship Maddie Cragun 64 Flock Records System/Lamb Performance Calculator 28 National Junior Show Results 32 Futurity Results 32 Archer Event Center Staff 36 National Show & Sale Results 47 Banquet Auction Results 34 Junior Spotlight Courtney Bauck 46 Member of the Year - Copeland Family 54 Junior Spotlight - Allie Hart 56 Meet the 2022 Starter Flock Recipients 62 Member Spotlight - Don & Lois Wissman 65 Midwest Stud Ram Sale Results 65 NAILE Information 70 Index of Advertisers Columbia Sheep Breeders Association P.O. Box 722 Lakefield, MN 56150 507-360-2160 ON THE COVER: 2022 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Grand Champion Ram 2022 National Columbia Show & Sale Pitt Family Columbias, UT 1st Yearling Ram Grand Champion Ewe 2022 National Columbia Show & Sale Isaiah Bauck, MN 1st Yearling Ewe NATIONAL SHOW & SALE NATIONAL SHOW & SALE (CONTINUED) INDEXSHOWSFEATURES&SALESOFADVERTISERS 49 NSS Banquet 50 Silent Auction Results 52 Wool Show & Fleece Sale 58 Ram Buyer Snapshot 59 NSS Ram Data 3Vol. 66 - No. 2
STEVE HAMPSON, MA 2020-22 CSBA PRESIDENT
Wow! Another great National Show and Sale in the books. I want to thank everyone who has made the Cheyenne National Show and Sale one to remember. From the consignors, the bidders, and all the people in the area that came in to see how great the Columbia breed is, I am very proud to be a part of the Columbia sheep community. For those of you who may doubt our National Show and Sale and our ability to survive, let me remove your doubts. We are thriving. I am so proud of the breeders who show up each year to show us what they have whether it is their lambs, fleeces, breeding programs, genetics, ju nior showing, etc. These all contribute to making each year’s show the best it can possibly be. This helps us continue to be a diverse community who cares about a lot of different things under the Columbia breed umbrella. It takes all of us to make this breed great!
Letter from the President
I put my red notebook to great use. I had many conversations with consignors, breeders, and visitors. I learned that everyone felt this was one of the best NSS ever. I learned a great deal about CSBA member priorities. Members brought up topics that were different from the past. To me, these are all items that can be easily reviewed and addressed by the Board of Directors. My plan for the upcoming year is to have board members look over the last 7 to 10 years and evaluate the things the CSBA has implemented or added to make the organization better. As I go further into my role as President, I know there is always room to build upon the things the CSBA does well already. Some of our focus will be to look at the member and sheep registration features of the website and ensure that all our users can navigate these easily. I am looking forward to working with our new board where we have added Ron Brandt from California and Matt Jarvis from Utah. Both are former members of the board and together they bring 50 plus years of sheep raising experience... Join me in welcoming them back to the team! I look forward to working with all of you over the next year.
Steve Hampson
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317 W Cherry St, Grantsville, UT 84029 | 435-830-0830 | pfc.columbias@gmail.com NATIONAL CHAMPION RAM Sold for $4,000 to Frey Columbias CHAMPION PAIR Sold for $800 to Austin Seifert HIGH SELLING RAM Sold for $5,500 to Austin Seifert, Mike Moenter & Cobb Columbias The Pitt Family would like to thank those who helped Holly at the National and everyone for sending their condolences and offering support at Craig’s passing. We would also like to thank all of our bidders and buyers!
Since the National Sale, I’ve been on the road at the Southdown Classic, Midwest Stud Ram Sale, All-American Junior Show, North East Youth Sheep Show, and Youth Sheep Expo - either as a photographer, exhibitor, or judge. I love seeing juniors and sheep breeders across the country, but it’s nice to be home for a few weeks before the next adventure (and of course, get this issue to print!)
his issue has really got me reflecting on what an outstanding trip I had to Cheyenne to attend the National Columbia Show & Sale! This was my second year as the photographer at the National Sale but my first as Editor of Speaking of Columbias. I’m enjoying meeting more and more of you as time progresses - thank you to all that said hello, complimented me on the magazine, and gave me ideas for future issues!
Katherine Kuykendall
KATHERINE KUYKENDALL, WI EDITOR, SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
Letter from the Editor
This is one of my favorites I took while doing spotlight photos! “Courtney & Cortney” wanted to do some photos together for fun. Read more about both of them in their spotlights in this issue. Friendships are what this industry is all about! OF COLUMBIAS
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One of my favorite things is doing spotlight features on members both senior and junior. I like visiting with the members, taking photos, and then sharing with all of you!
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I hope you enjoy the spotlights featured in this issue. The kids are always lots of fun to work with on their pictures!
Before we get too ahead of ourselves about the next issue, I hope all of you are enjoying these late summer days... Good luck in the lambing barn if you fall lamb! As for me, I’m looking forward to the start of football season Go Pack Go!
My photos are always available to browse at www.kakimages.com even if you aren’t purchasing, sometimes it’s a fun way to go back through the ring shots and re-live the classes. Thank you to all those that have purchased photos, I sincerely appreciate it!
Thank you to all of the breeders that have supported Speaking of Columbias by advertis ing. The next issue will be the Directory, which we will put together after Louisville this year-end issue is such a great opportunity to advertise! Around our house, we always keep the breed directories around to reference for a long time. I’d love to work with you on a design to advertise your flock.
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A full class of yearling ewes being judged during the 2022 National Junior Show in Cheyenne, WY 8 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
T begin, let me say a BIG, BIG, THANK YOU to our NSS Committee and to those who attended the National Show and Sale in Cheyenne. I heard (and still hear) it was an exceptional NSS. I had a producer, with decades of national shows under his belt, tell me it was the most enjoyable NSS he has ever attended. Many tell me the depth and quality for all the shows was outstanding. The yearling ram classes were excellent. We have not seen a Junior Show like that—ever. What breed could put up three classes of Junior yearling ewes with comparable quality? My guess is, not many. Best of all, our Columbias sold well, and prices held up throughout the entire sale.
The 2022 NSS demonstrated our sense of purpose for the CSBA organization. 236 peo ple registered at the NSS. 180 Columbia sheep were consigned. Five other breeds had hosted their National Sales before ours. The total consignments, for those five nationals, did not equal 180 head of sheep. CSBA members, year-in and year-out, fulfill our mission to support and advance the breed. Much credit goes to the National Show and Sale Committee for the success of the National. Our NSS Committee makes it “look easy” because they are so well prepared. The NSS Committee was chaired by Craig Pitt. The committee members were Doelene Pitt, David Brown, Steve Hampson, Sara Hildebrandt, Mike Moenter, Laura Troxel, and Louise Worm.
A special thank you goes to Wayne Busch-show announcer, Alyssa and Marie Baum er-NSS managers, Mike Moenter-Corn Hole Tourney and go-to-guy, Laura Troxel, Sara Hildebrandt, and Zane Van Horsen for handling the Wool Sale, David Brown for handling the Wool Show, Laura, Sara, and Louise Worm for their creative NSS publicity on Face book, Instagram, the website, and the regional media outlets, and Catherine Wissner for sharing information through Wyoming Extension outlets. As usual, Danny Westlake did a terrific job as the auctioneer for the sale and banquet sale. A special nod goes to Judy Moenter, Austin Siefert, and Ellen Johns for extra help. Thanks to Steve and Kim Hamp son and Don and Lois Wissman for serving morning coffee and rolls. A special thanks goes to Dr. Whit Stewart for the Pop-Up Workshop. Thanks to our judges for handling tough classes—Dave Julius, Bryce McKenzie, and Justin Benz. I would like to make a special shout out to Katherine Kuykendall. She did a beautiful job as editor/publisher of her first volume of the Speaking of Columbias magazine. Her photography skills are amazing. I hope everyone checks out KAK Images and orders their favorite photos. Please say, “Yes,” when Katherine calls to advertise in the SoC. Even a business-card size ad will get your name into a public forum. A professional magazine/ media source is the best way to gain name-recognition for your Columbia sheep and wool.
Secretary's Message
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his Secretary’s message cannot be written without a salute to my friend, Craig Pitt. As I was traveling to Cheyenne on Sunday morn ing, I got the phone call telling me we had lost this fine, fine man. It was a tough drive to Cheyenne. It was the beginning to an emotional week. I did not know how NSS week would go. As it turned out, I saw the indelible power of our Columbia family to provide support and love when needed most. For anyone who wonders why we gather each year, June 6-11, 2022, is the reason why.
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Throughout the week, I heard, over and over, the CSBA lost a “big voice.” Yes, we did. Craig had a “big voice.” He had a tone that made you stop and listen. But, most importantly, Craig had a voice of reason. He was no nonsense. He spoke straight from the hip. Craig saw the big picture. He did not get lost in minuscule details. Instead, when he said he was going to do something, he did it. Craig was a take charge and “get ‘er done” kind of person. That is why he was entrusted—by CSBA members—to represent Columbia breeders for many years on the Board of Directors. Craig served with dignity and purpose. He was happy to do so and considered it a privilege. It is hard to find an individual that gave as much personal time and resources to promoting Columbia sheep and advancing the mis sion of the CSBA. Craig and I talked and texted regularly. Craig was often my sounding board for many CSBA topics. We had visited a few days before the NSS. Craig was excited about this year’s Na tional. He knew he had a special set of sheep consigned to the 2022 NSS. I truly hope he got to see the show and see the tremendous outcome for Pitt Family Columbias. More so, I hope Craig saw the devotion and personal strength of his family. Their resolve, to come to Cheyenne, showed their loving determination to honor Craig in the best possible way. To pay tribute to Craig, the Champion “Live” Ram Fleece is named in Craig’s honor. The first presentation of the “Craig Pitt Live Ram Fleece” was presented to Hart Columbias at the National. I miss Craig. The CSBA misses Craig and his leadership. My deepest condolences to Doelene and family.
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CHARLES WORM, MN CSBA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY III
Afew weeks later, the CSBA lost three more significant, figures in Columbia history - Paul Uphoff, Dr. LeRoy Johnson, and Sam Prather. These gentlemen made their mark in the CSBA and had unwavering allegiance to the Columbia breed of sheep. All three attended the NSS and were visible contributors to the CSBA.
LeRoy Johnson was the first fulltime Executive Secretary hired by the Columbia Sheep Breeders Associa tion in 1950. Few know that interest ing fact about Dr. Johnson and how long he was affiliated with the CSBA. After working for the Association for only four months, he was called to military duty which abruptly ended his short employment as Executive Secretary. However, Dr. Johnson continued to be a life-long fan of Co lumbia sheep. He was a true believer in Columbia sheep and promoted, endlessly, for the breed. Dr. Johnson was honored for his decades of advocacy with the Silver Bell in 2018. He judged National Wool Show in 2018, in Gillette, which was the last time I visited with LeRoy. From time to time, he would send a note to the CSBA office which, always, voiced his love for Columbia sheep. LeRoy was a true gentleman.
LeRoy Johnson
Paul Uphoff
Secretary's Message (Continued)
The Paul and Sarah Uphoff family were regular consignors to the NSS. I bought my first notable ram from the Uphoff Co lumbias in 1985. The ram was the National Reserve Cham pion in Minot, ND. He was a game changer and set my flock on the right path in the Columbia sheep business. In 1986, the Uphoffs showed the National Reserve Champion Ewe. In 1982, a spring ram lamb, which was Uphoff bred and shown by Bayliss Columbias, was named the Supreme Ram over all breeds at NAILE. Paul and Sara were named Columbia “Sheep People of the Year” in 2013. Uphoff Columbias are remembered for their cheerful, red gingham farm shirts in ad dition to their genetic contributions to the Columbia breed. They attended and participated as a family, showing their love for Columbia sheep, each other, and their life-long Columbia friends. Even after they retired from the Columbia business, Paul and Sara attended the NSS regularly. Today, Mary (Uphoff) McCorkle and her family have taken up the Columbia torch. Adam donated one of the starter flocks and participated in the Junior and Open NSS Shows. The McCorkle flock is, literally, housed in their back yard in Buffalo, Wyoming. The family continues to write Columbia history as an ongoing piece of Uphoff Columbias.
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Membership
Minutes 1. Call to Order The Annual CSBA
4. Financial Report The annual Financial Reports were presented
C. Starter Flock: David Brown reported on the starter flock program. Fourth year of the program and thanked the committee for their hard work. Eight applications were submitted through the website. The board approved the funds to give two starter flocks. Brendan Murphy, from OR, will be one of the recipients, and will receive sheep from Geneva Hills, Roath Columbias, and Chase Columbias. Matt and Kayla Smith, from CO, will receive the second flock. They will receive sheep from Adam McCorkle.
9. At Large Director Election
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2022 5:00
A. 2 Year Term Matt Jarvis was elected. B. 2 Year Term David Brown was elected.
C. 2 Year Term Central Time Zone Sara Hildebrandt was elected.
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B. Junior Association: Kenadi Bredahl summarized the Junior activities for the NSS. The Juniors will continue to provide activities for the week of NSS. The fitting contest was the largest to date.
2. Roll Call showed 53 members in attendance. 3. Secretary’s Report The minutes from the 2021 Annual Membership Meeting
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10. By-Law Changes – Printed in full in Vol I of the Speaking of Columbias magazine and sent by mail notice to all CSBA members. Three by-law changes were intro- duced. PM
A. Commercial & Production: Margaret Eller gave the Commercial & Production Report. Three priorities accomplished: The Wool Workshop at NSS, support of the ram test and certified ram program, the Flock Record Keeping System now available on the website.
A. 2 Year Term Eastern Time Zone Steve Hampson was elected.
B. 1 Year Term Eastern Time Zone Mike Moenter was elected.
D. 2 Year Term Mountain Time Zone Holly Courtney was elected. E. 2 Year Term Pacific Time Zone Ron Brandt was elected.
audit. 5. Agenda Additions - No added items 6. Time
7. Ambassador Cortney Copeland was elected the 2022-2023 ambassador. Committee Reports
CSBA Meeting Membership Meeting was called to order by President Steve at 5:00 PM MDT at the Event Center in Cheyenne, WY. was approved as read. and filed subject to Zone Election of Directors
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A. Proposal #1 Article IV Member Fees
B. Proposal #2 Article VI Director Notification
C. Proposal #3 Nomination and Voting Procedures
i. The amendment passed.
ii. The amendment to the By-Law amendment was seconded and passed. iii. The proposed By-Law amendment, as amended, failed.
i. Doug Hitch moved to amend the amendment by striking “by the Board of Directors” and adding the words “a committee of members not to include more than one current board of director member selected by the membership at the current annual meeting. Procedures shall be implemented by the board of directors for the 2023 annual meeting”
Visit the Association website YOUR RESOURCEBESTONEVERYTHINGCOLUMBIA! WWW.COLUMBIASHEEP.ORG New Members NEW SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS Brendan Murphy, Albany, OR Dallas & Melissa Diehl, Townsend, MT NEW JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS Sy Blessing, Gillette, WY Athena Hoernemann, Zumbrota, MN Danlee Jarvis, Spanish Fork, UT Burleigh Diehl, Townsend, MT Presley Diehl, Townsend, MT Sidney Lantzy receives Junior Champion Ewe honors in the 2022 National Junior Show on her late spring ewe lamb. 13Vol. 66 - No. 2
11. Adjournment
President Hampson declared the meeting adjourned. He invited members, who are interested in voting procedures, to meet (informally) after the meeting.
i. President Hampson presented Proposal #1. Doug Hitch moved to amend the proposed amendment by adding the words, “subject to the approval of the membership at the following annual meeting.”
ii. The amendment to the proposed By-Law amendment was seconded and passed. iii. The proposed By-Law amendment, as amended, failed.
Financial Reports ASSETS Current Assets Checking - FNB 426.88 Savings - FNB 30,696.99 PayPal 0.00 CD’s 96,042.63 Accrued Int C/D’s 13,255.46 Inventory 540.00 Pre-paid Expenses 848.29 Total Current Assets 142,589.46 Property and Equipment Equipment 4,682.49 Accumulated Depreciation (4,144.04) Total Property/Equipment 538.45 Total Assets 143,127.91 LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 2,635.59 Booster Club 5,896.12 Futurity Donation 1,550.00 National Show Fund 2,005.43 Craig Pitt Memorial 200.00 Total Liabilities 12,287.14 Capital Retained Earnings 117,815.93 Net Income 13,024.84 Total Capital 130,840.77 Total Liabilities & Capital 143,127.91 REVENUES Interest Income 473.27 NSS Entries 5,220.00 NSS Payments 146,950.00 NSS Sponsors 2,560.00 NSS Prom Auctions 6,166.00 NSS Net Wool Sale 33.66 Donations 550.00 SOC Income 338.31 Web Page Inc 100.00 Registry Income 8,165.90 Total Revenues 170,557.14 EXPENSES Bank Fees 10.00 Depreciation 269.70 Futurity Payments 507.79 Insurance Exp 345.00 Jr Assn Exp 575.00 NAILE - Open (490.00) NAILE JR (394.00) NSS Auctioneer Exp 2,964.00 NSS Awards Exp 1,145.84 NSS Consignor Payments 131,510.00 NSS Facility Exp 5,193.88 NSS Host Assn Exp (427.65) NSS Insurance 560.00 NSS Internet Exp 16.21 NSS Judges Exp 1,349.78 NSS Management Exp 1,800.00 NSS Photo Exp 1,462.47 NSS Shavings 210.00 NSS Vet Exp 575.00 NSS Misc Exp 213.77 Office Exp 211.77 Postage 791.89 Promotional Items 3,221.25 Starter Flock 1,630.00 Web Page Exp 360.00 Ex Sec Contract Lbr 3,000.00 PayPal Fees 320.60 Commercial Committee 600.00 Total Expenses 157,532.30 Net Income 13,024.84 CSBA BALANCE SHEET AS OF 06.30.22 INCOME STATEMENT AS OF 06.30.22 LIKE us on FACEBOOK & FOLLOW us on INSTAGRAM for the most up-to-date information about the CSBA! 14 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
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Craig loved working with the youth. He spent many years coaching girls’ softball and help ing with 4H and FFA projects. Craig also enjoyed serving the youth through his church calling. At the time of his passing, he was the 2nd counselor in the 7th Ward bishopric. This calling established many treasured relationships and brought him great joy and blessings. Craig was known for his sarcastic humor, his deep love for his grandchildren, his hard-work ing nature and his willingness to help others do anything… unless it was “womens’ work.”
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Craig retired in 2016 after 34 years of service.
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raig Pitt, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away suddenly, while doing what he loved, on June 5, 2022, due to a heart attack. Craig was born September 7, 1953, to Donald B. and Ruth Shields Pitt in Tooele, Utah. He spent his entire childhood in Pine Canyon. Craig was involved in baseball and swimming throughout his youth. He graduated from Tooele High School in 1971, and then attend ed Weber State University on a swim scholarship. From 1973-1975, Craig served the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Florida, Tallahassee mission, where he made lifelong connections.
Craig supported his family working in the meat industry.
Craig married the love of his life, Doelene Parkinson, on September 10, 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent the early years of their marriage traveling with Craig’s brothers as they played competitive softball. Wherever Craig went, Doelene went too, and vice versa.
Robert Craig Pitt
Craig is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doelene; his five children, Heidi Warr, Robert (Brookes) Pitt, Elizabeth Pitt (Jereme Rice), Emily (Michael) Cantone, Holly (Christopher) Courtney and granddaughter Shawndee (Dalton) Stice. He leaves behind 16 grandchil dren and 10 great grandchildren with 1 on the way. Craig is also survived by his brothers Barry (Michelle) and Alan Pitt, and sister Peggy Pitt, his mother in law, Maralee Parkin son, sisters in law, Patricia Parkinson, Jody (Tom) Yager, and Krista (Bryan) Sparks and numerous nieces and nephews. Craig was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Johnny Pitt, father in law, Claude H. Parkinson, brother in law, George Parkinson, and grandsons Adrian Courtney and Christopher Warr.
He was a butcher for Tooele Valley Meat and later for the federal government at Dugway Proving Grounds and Hill Air Force Base commissaries. In addition to his full time work, Craig cut and wrapped meat for family and friends.
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Craig and Doelene established their home in Grantsville, Utah where they raised their five beautiful children and started Pitt Family Columbias. The happy couple taught their children the importance of hard work, taking responsibility, and the love of family as they raised a nationally recog nized flock of Columbia sheep. Through Craig’s love and passion for the sheep industry, he created lifelong friendships across the country, many of whom became family. In 2019, Craig and Doelene received the prestigious “Silver Bell” award for their lifelong dedication to the Columbia Association.
Dr. Leroy Johnson
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Lost Shepherds Sad to report the passing of Dr Leroy Johnson. He was very instrumental in the early days of the CSBA, acting as Executive Secretary and started the Speaking of Columbias. He left the association to serve our country. He judged the National Show and the Wool Show various times including in 2018 in Gillette where we awarded him the Silver Bell Award. LeRoy Johnson, age 94 and long-time resident of Sheridan, Wyoming joined his Lord and Savior on May 2nd, 2022. He was born January 17th, 1928 in Valley City, North Dakota to Leonard and Emelia “Peggy” (Gustafson) Johnson and was baptized March 4th, 1928 at Ringsaker Lutheran Church. As a young boy, he lived on the family farm, attended country school, and later gradu ated from Valley City High School in 1946. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from North Dakota State University in 1950. On October 26th, 1950, he enlisted in the US Army. He was promoted to Sergeant and Staff Sergeant following training in the US and Japan. On Thanksgiving 1951, he entered the Korean War through Inchon Harbor and served on the line at the middle of the 38th Parallel with the Second Bat talion of the 180th Infantry Regiment under the 45th In fantry Division. He then transferred to Yon Chon where he served as a prison guard under the Eighth Army. He was honorably discharged from service to his country on Octo ber 17th, 1952. On June 7th, 1953, he married Inez M. Westby at Central Lutheran Church in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. To this union, they welcomed Meridee, Paul, Bonnie, and Mark. Le Roy’s education and career took him to many places. After working in Austin, Minnesota as a Hormel Company livestock buyer, LeRoy and his family moved to Hettinger, North Dakota where he was a North Dakota State University Experiment Station Superinten dent. In 1967, he earned his Master’s Degree in Animal Science from the University of Wyoming, followed by a Doctorate degree in 1972 from South Dakota State University. He then became a Professor of Animal Science at the University of Wyoming where he worked from 1972 until his retirement in 1990. He loved interacting with his students and received several awards for his advising and teaching excellence, including the Lawrence Meeboer Agricultural Classroom Teaching Award, the Elbogen Award for Meritorious Classroom Teaching, and the Mortar Board Outstanding Performance in Academic Career & Personal Advising. During his time at UW, LeRoy traveled with the Extension Department throughout Wyoming and also served many years as Advisor to the UW Wool Judging Team. His affinity for judging wool at county and state fairs throughout the country continued well into retirement. In 1990, LeRoy and Inez settled in Sheridan where they became active members of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed volunteering at various events and organizations, including National Day of Prayer, 55 Alive, Sheridan Senior Center, Sheridan College Ag Advisory Committee, and as a coffee host at the VA Hospital. He dedicated many hours to building
Memorial services and military honors were held Friday, May 6th, 2022 at 11 AM at Trin ity Lutheran Church with Pastor Phil Wold officiating followed by a reception. The family suggests memorials be given to the Sheridan Senior Center or Trinity Lutheran Church.
and grounds maintenance at Trinity Lutheran and delivered Meals on Wheels for more than twenty years. He often said he was “blessed to be a blessing,” and in recognition of his service to others, he was one of four Wyoming finalists for the 2018 national Jefferson Award.
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Sam Prather passed away on July 28 in his hometown of Boonville, California. Sam was a long-time producer of Columbia sheep and mem ber of the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association. He, and his wife, regularly attended the National Columbia Show and Sale regardless of location. He actively showed in the California area earning many awards and accolades. The Prather Ranch was established in 1854. He raised sheep and cattle in the Anderson Valley for over 70 years. Sam was well-known in the Mendocino County. Sam will be, especially, remembered for his sponsorship of the annual barbeque at the Mendocino County Apple Day. Prather
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LeRoy was preceded in death by several relatives, most immediately his parents, sister Lorraine, and brother Eldon “Bud.” He is remembered and missed by his wife of 68 years, Inez; children Meridee (Kurt) Piel of Sheridan, Paul Johnson of Buffalo, WY, Bonnie John son of Pinehurst, NC, and Mark (Lisa) Johnson of Holualoa, HI; grandchildren Steven (Sara) Piel of Tipp City, OH and Kristin (Matt) Hill of Sheridan; and great-grandchildren Garrett and Madison Piel and Liam and Ava Hill. The family rests in the assurance of the resurrection and rejoices in the real promise of eternal life.
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aul Herman Uphoff, 79, of Graymont passed away June 24th, 2022, in his home surrounded by his wife and his brother.
He is survived by Sarah, his wife of 53 years, and his five children: Anne (Nick) Macey, Oakley, CA; Mary (Rob) McCorkle, Buffalo, WY; Seth (Jen) Uphoff, Peoria, IL; Leah (Ryan) Hansen, Graymont, IL; Philip (Brook) Uphoff, Graymont, IL. Grandchildren: Caity (Nate Aiello) & Sarah Macey; Dalton (Ashleigh), Adam & Grace McCorkle; Avery, Emma, Ben & Kate Uphoff; Elsie, Andrew, Maggie & Lydia Hansen; Drew, Abram and baby-duein-August Uphoff; and two Great Grands: Ava (Aiello) and Molly (McCorkle). His brother John (Liz) Uphoff, Gridley, IL, and sister Dorothy (John) Rosenbaum, Burlington, WI.
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Paul was born to Clarence J. and Lydia (Brave) Uphoff on October 6th, 1942. He was raised on the family farm south of Graymont with his brother John and sister Dorothy.
Paul then met his long-time love Sarah (Lebo), they married in El Paso, July 26th, 1969, and went on to have five chil dren.
His celebration of life was held at First Baptist Church of Graymont, Friday, July 1st, 10 a.m. A visitation was held prior at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Flanagan, Thursday June 30th, 4-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Ma’s Food Pantry, Flanagan IL or Gridley EMS, Gridley IL.
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Paul’s love for the Lord was at the center of everything he did. He and Sarah were in volved as youth sponsors at St. John’s and he went on to be a Sunday School teacher. In his later years, he enjoyed coffee hours with his church crew and providing pizzas to the youth groups at Graymont Baptist. Paul and his family spent many years in the Columbia Sheep business meeting many wonderful life-long friends from around the country at the annual National Show and Sale.
Those yearly adventures came to be something the entire family looked forward to. Paul never met a stranger, loved to travel out West, and always liked the idea of the cow boy life. But most of all, he was dedicated to family - he worked tirelessly to provide for them and set the right example, which he did.
Paul attended Flanagan Schools where he was very involved in FFA and was tremendously proud of winning the National Farm Mechanics Award. He remained an avid supporter of the FFA program throughout his life. Following high school Paul served in the Illinois National Guard, before returning to farm with his brother (and later his son Philip) until the day he passed.
Paul Herman Uphoff
Board of Directors President: Steve Hampson, MA 978-761-5824 hampsonss@yahoo.com Term: 2022-2024 Mountain: Holly Courtney, UT 435-840-4118 hcourtney@tooeleschools.org Term: 2022-2024 Pacific: Zane Van Horsen, OR 541-223-8452 zane@ironwater.com Term: 2021-2023 Pacific: Ron Brandt, CA 209-704-1073 rbrandt2141@gmail.com Term: 2022-2024 New CSBA Board Member Central: Tom Sloan, KS 785-841-1526 glsloan_ks@yahoo.com Term: 2021-2023 East: Mike Moenter, OH 419-261-9555 michael.moenter@gmail.com Term: 2022-2023 Vice President: Sara Hildebrandt, WI 715-340-4812 sarahildebrandt15@gmail.com Term: 2022-2024 At Large: Mike Geerts, IL 815-772-3050 mgeerts55@hotmail.com Term: 2021-2023 At Large: Matt Jarvis 801-376-1183 Jsandra8335@gmail.com Term: 2022-2024 New CSBA Board Member At Large: David Brown 701-840-7598 genevahillsfarm@gmail.com Term: 2022-2024 At Large: Scott Bredahl, ND 701-578-5679 bredahlscott7@gmail.com Term: 2021-2023 Executive Secretary: Charlie Worm, MN 507-360-2160 charliew@extendedag.com CSBA Respects Your Privacy We live in a world of “hacks.” It is a fact. The Columbia Sheep Breeders is taking steps to ensure your privacy. Please contact the CSBA office to let us know your preferences. • Otherwise, all members will be contacted by snail mail as we organize the Breeders Directory to be printed in mid-December. You will be asked if you want your name, address, phone number, and/or email address printed in the Breeders Directory. • If you no longer want to be on the CSBA mass email list, contact the office ASAP. • Junior Members will be posted and/or printed on the CSBA website and in the Speaking of Columbias Breeders Directory (printed in mid-December) ONLY with parental permission. • The same will be true when printing Junior photos and related information in any public form of media. • If you have any other questions or concerns, contact Steve or Charlie. 20 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
Board Committees Organized for 2022-23 The Board of Directors recently organized for the upcoming year. President Steve Hampson set up committees, based on Director requests. Steve ENCOURAGES any member to contact a Board your ideas, suggestions, if you have a donation, want to volunteer for a special project, or want to share an improvement. The Board wants to hear from you! Most of all, they want to hear your ideas on HOW YOU WOULD implement a new idea or make change. Your input can make all the difference in moving from point “A” to point “B.” Board contacts are on page 18. Geerts FamilyColumbias Morrison, Illinois MIKE GEERTS 815/499-8050 Manda Davis 815/499-8112 mandageerts@hotmail.com 1st Jr Ram Lamb 2022 NATIONAL SHOW & SALE We’re excited about the purchase of our new Peterson ram! Congratulations to Cortney Copeland for winning the Points and Comeback shows with the ewe purchased from us last year Champion Futurity Ewe 2022 NATIONAL JUNIOR SHOW FINANCE Mike Geerts, Chair David Brown Steve Hampson Charlie Worm PROMOTION & MEMBERSHIP Sara Hildebrandt, Chair Steve Hampson Zane Van Horsen YOUTH SUPPORT Holly Courtney, Chair Manda Davis Steve Hampson Mike Moenter COMMERCIAL & PRODUCTION Steve Hampson, Chair Ron Brandt Scott Bredahl Matt Jarvis Tom Sloan NATIONAL SHOW & SALE Charlie Worm, Chair David Brown Holly Courtney Mike Geerts Steve Hampson Sara Hildebrandt Mike Moenter 21Vol. 66 - No. 2
Assn. Number Flock Number Owner Christened Name Y19050 GHF 8897RR Geneva Hills Farm Passed Over Y18790 GHF 8866RR Geneva Hills Farm Tennessee Whiskey Y18791 GHF 8877RR Geneva Hills Farm Whiskey 7 Y18792 GHF 8898RR Geneva Hills Farm Party Y18736 Steinmetz 1932 K & S Columbias Sherman Tank Y15641 RMF 330 Raspberry Meadows Farm All the Jazz Y18890 Peterson 7884-2110RR Raspberry Meadows Farm Honey Tree Y7958 Pitt 2865 Seifert/Moenter/Cobb Braveheart Y19125 Hendricks 22-30 Ryan & Lindsey Hendricks Vanilly Y18338 Woolstenhulme 1004 Roath Columbias Dandy Don Y18137 Brandt 348672739 Central Texas Columbias Esther Y18692 Pitt 2878 Frey Columbias Boss David Brown at Geneva Hills Farm christened the following: Sheila DeVries at K & S Columbias christened the ram she purchased at the 2022 RaspberryNSS: Meadows Farm christened the following two ewes, one purchased at the 2022 NSS: Seifert Farms/Moenter Homestead & Cobb Columbias christened the high selling ram they purchased at the 2022 NSS: Hattie Hendricks christened her ewe lamb: Kyle & Paige Roath christened the ram they purchased at the 2022 NSS: Central Texas Columbias christened the Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe purchased at the 2022 NSS: Lynn Frey of Frey Columbias christened the National Champion Ram he pur chased at the 2022 NSS: Christened Sheep 22 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
Kenadi Bredahl
An extra special thank you to Weston Borcher for donating the raffle lamb that brought in $2,104.00 and the winner of the raffle lamb was Josh Dohrmann of Dickinson, ND. We are extremely grateful to Doug & Lindi Peterson for their donation of a fitting stand to raffle off. The fitting stand brought in $638.00 and the winner was Brendan Murphy. Thank You Peterson Sheep Co. We would like to thank every one who donated, supported, and helped the juniors throughout the week. Everything everyone does for us doesn’t go unnoticed and we are incredibly grateful to have amazing people to help make all this possible.
Our Junior Board continues for one more year and consists of: Kenadi Bredahl, Elizabeth Thiesen, Keith Schmitt, Carter Henkel, Alyston Gull, Megan Inbody and Cortney Copeland. Feel free to reach out to any of us for questions, suggestions, or donations.
The juniors had an amazing week at the National Columbia show and sale. We started the week off with yard games on Tuesday, kind of as an “ice breaker.” It was great seeing all the juniors early in the week! On Wednesday we had our annual fitting contest. This year we had the biggest fitting contest we have ever had in the past. We had six teams all with four or five juniors on each. It was amazing to see all the juniors having fun and learning something along the way. Following the fitting contest, we had an ice cream social, because who doesn’t love taking a break to eat an ice cream sundae. It is always a big hit! Thursday, we had an amazing junior show, we had big numbers and saw so many fresh faces in the ring. It’s always a good thing to see a bunch of young kids with smiles on their faces dragging their lambs around the ring. Following the junior show, we went on our outing. This year we went to a trampoline park. As exhausting as it was, all the juniors had a blast, and even some of the adults. Overall, it was a really FUN week for the ju niors! We did a lot of activities, and we will have stories to tell for many years to come.
Junior Report
KENADI BREDAHL, ND JUNIOR PRESIDENT 1st place team in the fitting contest: Cort ney Copeland, Ella Brown, Tamika East man, and Rylie Schmitt. These expert fitters won $75 each, sponsored by the Junior Columbia Association and a new hand shear sponsored by the Columbia Sheep Breeders Association.
Congratulations to Cortney Copeland for continuing the reign of Ambassador!
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Not Pictured: Danlee Jarvis, Allie Hart, Kenley Hart, Tuff Hart
Tamika Eastman with Ambassador Cortney Copeland
The CSBA proudly congratulates Tamika Eastman!
Anne Key Award Presented to Tamika Eastman
Anne and Tom Key established the Montana Aerie Sheep Ranch in 1994. Anne was passionate about her work with sheep and the wool industry and enjoyed sharing her many experiences with family and friends and outreach into schools. Montana Aerie grew to national prominence, producing many Columbia National Champion Rams and Ewes. Anne and Tom were jointly named CSBA Sheep Persons of the Year. Anne is remembered for her kind, compassionate, friendly personality. Anne was always willing to lend a hand and was, especially, involved with younger sheep producers.
Anne passed away in the spring of 2012 after a long battle with cancer. This memorial was created to honor her, every present, supportive nature in the sheep industry.
Back Row: Hailey Luiz, Alyston Gull, Maddie Cragun, Grace Rooney, Rachael Sweet, Courtney Bauck, Macoy Thiesen, Jackson Thiesen, Adam McCorkle, Cooper Bredahl, Ella Brown, Carter Henkel, Keith Schmidt
NSS Junior Participants
Each year, a junior member is chosen to represent the same ideals. Tamika Eastman was selected in 2022. Tamika is a busy young leader. Tamika loves to show horses and sheep. She enjoys ro deos, branding time, training colts, working with her Columbia sheep, and riding horses. She is in 4-H with a special interest in working with younger kids at livestock and horse shows. She is an FFA member, serving as the Vice President and Secretary of her FFA Chapter. Another passion is public speaking. last spring, Tamika was named Nebraska’s “Best of the Best” in extemporaneous speaking. She is a member of the National Honor Society. Tamika will be a senior this year and is considering a career in the medical field. A chiropractor, radiation technologist, or physical therapist are her considerations.
Front Row—Left to right: Makenna Modlin, Faith Gasvoda, Jean Blackman, Sidney Lantzy, Emily Anderson, Hattie Hendricks, Riley Schmitt, Morgan Davis, James Davis, Sawyer Smith, Calder Smith, Seth Bauck, Kashtyn Bredahl, Kenadi Bredahl, Elizabeth Thiesen, Cortney Copeland
Junior Scholarship Presented to Maddie Cragun
Cornhole Tourney Generates Junior Rewards
addie Cragun has done it all as a member of Junior Columbia Association. She has served as the CSBA Ambassador, a Junior Officer, a futurity participant, attended the National Show from the time she was old enough to hold a sheep, attended the North American Livestock Expo as the CSBA Ambassador, was the 2021 Anne Key recipient, participated in the Junior Association fitting contest and skillathon, and has exhibited at dozens of Junior Sheep Shows—winning just as many awards. It is, therefore, bittersweet as Maddie gradu ates from the Junior Columbia Sheep Association.
Entry fees (and contributions) totaled $360. The money was split three ways and awarded to three lucky juniors. All juniors at the NSS had their name put in a hat and were eligible for the voucher which had to be used at Saturday’s auction. The winners were James Davis, Emily Anderson, and Hailey Luis. Each purchased a futurity nominated ewe lamb. Get ready for the Spencer Tourney! If you have a pair of cornhole bags and boards, please bring them to Spencer. The event will be bigger and better in 2023! (Yes, it will begin earlier.) Maddie Cragun is presented her scholarship by Holly Courtney
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The CSBA looks forward to Maddie’s transition to the National CSBA.
Beyond the show ring, Maddie’s time is spent with family. She is a bit of a homebody in that she likes to “hang out with the fam!” Maddie also loves the water. She is a paddle boarder, spends lots of time at the pool, and is a lifeguard. She is a regular at the gym. Currently, Maddie is working on a major in Informa tion Systems. She is gaining experience working as a Logistics Technician this summer.
Wednesday evening was reserved for lots of fun at the Cornhole Tourney. Mike Moenter organized the event for a second year with 24 teams entered. Mike and partner, Steve Cobb, won the tournament. Stephen Thiesen and Elizabeth Thiesen were the second-place team.
RambouilletsNaturalHampshiresColumbiasColoreds 1ST EARLY SPRING EWE LAMB Sold for $3,500 Thank you to Nash Arthur, IN! 3RD YEARLING EWE - ODD Sold for $2,200 Thank you to Nash Arthur, IN! 1ST LATE SPRING EWE LAMB Sold for $3,000 Thank you to Cortney Copeland, OH! TO ALL OF OUR BIDDERS & BUYERS AT THE NATIONAL SALE!
June 9, 2022 Cheyenne, Wyoming BRYCEJUDGE:MCKENZIE National Junior Show 2022 RESULTS GRAND CHAMPION RAM Maddie Cragun (Pitt 2878) 1st Yearling Ram RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION RAM Alyston Gull (Pitt 2865) 2nd Yearling Ram YEARLING RAM 1. Maddie Cragun Pitt 2878 Champion Ram 2. Alyston Gull Pitt 2865 Reserve Champion Ram 3. Kenadi Bredahl Bredahl 21-12 4. Danlee Jarvis Jarvis 226 5. Tamika Eastman K & S 108 6. Kashtyn Bredahl Bredahl 12-33 7. Faith Gasvoda Gasvoda 121 8. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y0194 9. Allie Clairmont Hart 2051 FALL RAM LAMB 1. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2120 2. Cooper Bredahl Bredahl F212 3. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2122 4. Ella Brown GHF 8899 5. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y0195 6. Hailee Luiz Luiz 2201 SPRING RAM LAMB 1. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 22-18 2. Sidney Lantzy Hendricks 22-20 3. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2220 4. Kenley Hart Hart 2105 5. 6. 7. Bryce McKenzie of Buffalo, Wyoming judged the National Junior Show. 28 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
GRAND CHAMPION EWE Macoy Thiesen (Thiesen 2103) Senior Champion Ewe 1st Yearling Ewe Class 1 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION EWE Alyston Gull (Pitt 2910) Reserve Senior Champion Ewe 1st Yearling Ewe Class 2 YEARLING EWE CLASS 1 1. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2103 Champion Ewe 2. James Davis Worm 123 3. Maddie Cragun Pitt 2881 4. Jackson Thiesen Thiesen 2107 5. Kashtyn Bredahl Bredahl 21-18 6. Morgan Davis Worm 116 7. Courtney Bauck Troxel 20-376 8. Cortney Copeland Geerts 2673 9. Ella Brown Peterson 7817-20 10. Hattie Hendricks Eagleson Y0189 11. Tamika Eastman K & S 101 12. Kenley Hart Hart 2047 YEARLING EWE CLASS 2 1. Alyston Gull Pitt 2910 Reserve Champion Ewe 2. Kenadi Bredahl Chase 2111 3. Maddie Cragun Pitt 2954 4. Courtney Bauck Troxel 21-396 5. Sidney Lantzy 21-03 6. Kashtyn Bredahl Hendricks 21-20 7. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y0204 8. Kenadi Bredahl Pitt 29-04 9. Hattie Hendricks Worm 166 10. Grace Rooney Klick MT2727-0202 YEARLING EWE CLASS 3 1. Danlee Jarvis Jarvis 313 2. Sy Blessing 21002 Best Fleeced Animal 3. Alyston Gull Pitt 2984 4. Ella Brown GHF 1950 5. Allie Clairmont Hart 2048 6. Cooper Bredahl Pitt 28-59 7. Rylie Schmitt Borcher 1021 8. Hailee Luiz Zedicker 2110 9. Faith Gasvoda Gasvoda 192 10. Jean Blackman Blackman 21759 PAIR OF YEARLING EWES 1. Courtney Bauck 2. Alyston Gull 3. Allie Clairmont 4. Ella Brown 5. Rylie Schmitt 6. Kashtyn Bredahl 7. Maddie Cragun 8. Hattie Hendricks 9. Kenadi Bredahl FALL EWE LAMB 1. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2121 2. Jackson Thiesen Bauck 21-70 3. Alyston Gull Worm 1696 29Vol. 66 - No. 2
FALL EWE LAMB (CONTINUED) 4. Kenadi Bredahl Bredahl 21-06 5. Courtney Bauck Troxel 21-416 6. Courtney Bauck Troxel 21-415 7. Cortney Copeland Copeland 420 8. Kashtyn Bredahl Bredahl 21-05 9. Rylie Schmitt Eagleson Y0213 10. Hailee Luiz Luiz 2206 EARLY SPRING EWE LAMB 1. Maddie Cragun Pitt 3047 Junior Champion Ewe 2. Elizabeth Thiesen Thiesen 2211 3. Alyston Gull Pitt 3061 4. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 22-11 5. Morgan Davis Geerts 2755 6. Cortney Copeland Copeland 290 7. Kenley Hart Hart 2145 8. Tuff Hart Hart 2102 9. James Davis Geerts 2765 10. Cooper Bredahl Bredahl 22-02 11. Adam McCorkle McCorkle 221 12. Hailee Luiz Luiz 2213 LATE SPRING EWE LAMB 1. Sidney Lantzy Reserve Junior Champion Ewe 2. Hattie Hendricks Hendricks 22-30 3. Allie Clairmont Hart 2159 4. Macoy Thiesen Thiesen 2223 5. Cooper Bredahl Bredahl 22-72 6. Rachel Sweet Sweet 2191 7. Kashtyn Bredahl Bredahl 21-56 FALL RAM LAMB - NATURAL COLORED 1. Kashtyn Bredahl Bredahl 211 Champion Natural Colored Ram CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 National Junior Show 2022 RESULTS YEARLING EWE - NATURAL COLORED 1. Sidney Lantzy Lantzy 2107 Champion Natural Colored Ewe 2. Courtney Bauck Troxel 20-384 Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe 3. Tamika Eastman K & S 102 PAIR OF LAMBS 1. Kenley Hart 2. Hattie Hendricks 3. Courtney Bauck 4. Elizabeth Thiesen 5. Rylie Schmitt 6. Rachel Sweet 7. Alyston Gull 8. Macoy Thiesen JR SHOWMANSHIP (8-11) 1. Allie Clairmont Champion Showman 2. James Davis Res. Champion Showman INT SHOWMANSHIP (12-14) 1. Jackson Thiesen Champion Showman 2. Alyston Gull Res. Champion Showman SR SHOWMANSHIP (15+) 1. Courtney Bauck Champion Showman 2. Macoy Thiesen Res. Champion Showman TEAM SHOWMANSHIP 1. James Davis & Elizabeth Thiesen Champion Team Showmanship 2. Makenna Modlin & Macoy Thiesen Res. Champion Team Showmanship 30 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
NATURAL COLORED CHAMPION RAM Kashtyn Bredahl (Bredahl 211) 1st Fall Ram Lamb NATURAL COLORED RESERVE CHAMPION EWE Courtney Bauck (Troxel 20-384) 2nd Yearling Ewe BEST FLEECED ANIMAL Sy Blessing NATURAL COLORED CHAMPION EWE Sidney Lantzy (Lantzy 2107) 1st Yearling Ewe 31Vol. 66 - No. 2
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Larry heads up a team of all girls to handle the day-to-day operation of the facility. Two young ladies are full time and the rest work on a seasonal basis. They set up pens, dealt with some leaky faucets, assisted with set up for the banquet, kept the show ring in perfect condition, ran the equipment, moved many tables for us, and, of course, dealt with clean up. This crew was the best!
2022 Columbia Futurity Comeback Show Results Archer Event Center Staff Second to None! 1. Cortney Copeland Geerts 2673 2. Grace Hayes Borcher 1055 3. Morgan Davis Worm 116 4. Rylie Schmitt Borcher 1021 5. Hattie Hendricks Eagleson Y0189 6. James Davis Worm 123 7. Kenadi Bredahl Chase 2111 8. Rylie Schmitt RMF 364 9. Hattie Hendricks Worm 166 10. Kenadi Bredahl Pitt 29-04 11. Courtney Bauck Iron Water ZC105 12. Cooper Bredahl Pitt 28-59 13. Ella Brown Peterson 7817-20 14. Kashtyn Bredahl Hendricks 21-20
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CHAMPION staff at the Event and the Columbia Sheep became fast friends during National Show Week. The Archer Staff was not sure what to expect. They hadn’t hosted a purebred show and sale like ours before, but it didn’t take long to change a little apprehension into a terrific working relationship. We can’t say enough about the wonderful hospitality afforded to the CSBA - everyone was welcoming and provided help whenever and however possible! Archer was the perfect venue. The facility was top notch and the accommodations in Cheyenne were excellent. We extend a huge THANK YOU to the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce for supporting the CSBA. We had 236 people regis ter at the NSS. For each person registered, the Chamber sponsored our trip to Chey enne with a $10 per person stipend. We are extremely grateful to the staff for their warm embrace for the CSBA. We can hardly wait to return to Cheyenne for another National Show and Sale!
FUTURITY EWE Cortney Copeland (Geerts 2673) Champion in the Comeback Show 1st in Futurity Points The
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From left to right is the management team at Archer: Facility Manager, Larry Milbourn; Event Center Lead Manager, Dan Ange; Office Media Manager, Nicole Watkins
A growing Columbia flock! A select group of open-faced replacement ewe lambs to be added to our flock. Falls sired by Worm 1014. Springs sired by Worm 125 and Worm 134, sons of Worm 829 - sire of 2021 North American International Livestock Exposition Champion Ram and sire of 2022 National Columbia Show Reserve Champion Ram! Siring twin births averaging 24.5 lbs to 30 lbs! Worm 134 Worm 125 Steven Alan Johnson 19461 473rd Ave Madelia, MN 56062 sajson791@gmail.com507/317-2915
What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep?
Hometown: Plainfield, WI
What grade are you in, and what are you career plans?
Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Band, FFA, 4H, running my soap business, tubing, hanging out with my friends, summer fit ness at school
Name: Courtney Bauck
Age: 15 ½… almost driving!
Sophomore, Event Planner. I want to own my own business. How and when did you get started showing sheep, and specifically Columbias? My mom raised Columbias since she was a baby and I’m continuing the tradition. What has been your favorite part of being involved with the Columbia breed, and the sheep industry in general? Meeting new friends and learning how to have different responsibilities and being a leader. What was your favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year in Cheyenne? Winning Showmanship
What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown? That’s a hard one. I have so many that I’ve loved. Suzie Q, Nicole, Annabelle, Esquire, Pigpen, X-Factor, Bucky, Avocado
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What’s something that your “Columbia family” would be surprised to learn about you? I like to volunteer with United Way and help children in need Courtney is no stranger to the Columbia breed, having most recently been named the Champion Senior Showman at the National Columbia Show & Sale. Find out some fun facts about this impressive junior member below!
What do you consider your proudest achievement (doesn’t have to be sheep): Playing varsity sports as a freshman What advice would you give to an other young person getting started with sheep? Never give up. Each show is only one judge’s opinion. Grab a partner for team showmanship - who’s with you? Emily Anderson Who has had the biggest impact on your time in the show ring? My mom. She’s not only my mom but she’s my best friend. Productive Purebred Columbias Valley City, North 701-840-7598genevahillsfarm@gmail.comDakota Much appreciation to those that bid and purchased from us this year! Early LambingMorningsSeason MountainRock Vacation ShowPizza Season It’s a hard decision. I like seeing the babies when they are born but I love seeing how the lambs that I raise do in the show ring THIS OR THAT
June 10-11, 2022 Cheyenne, Wyoming JUSTINJUDGE:BENZ National Columbia Sale 2022 RESULTS NATIONAL CHAMPION RAM Pitt Family Columbias 1st Yearling Ram Odd Sold for $4,500 to Frey Columbias CHAMPION PRODUCTION RAM Bell Columbias Sold for $1,200 to Douglas Hitch RES. NATIONAL CHAMPION RAM Charles & Louise Worm 2nd Yearling Ram Odd Sold for $3,000 to Hoernemann Family RES. CHAMPION PRODUCTION RAM Scott Bredahl - Bredahl Columbias Sold for $3,500 to Lorica Sheep Co. Justin Benz of Wamego, KS judged SaleNationaltheShow. ChampionofSelectiontheNationalRam 36
YEARLING RAMS - ODD 1. Pitt Family Columbias Lot 9 $4,500 Frey Columbias, ND National Champion Ram 2. Charles & Louise Worm Lot 53 $3,000 Hoernemann Family, MN Reserve National Champion Ram 3. Jarvis Sheep Company Lot 109 $2,000 Cobb/Seifert/Moenter, OH 4. Geneva Hills Farm Lot 105 $1,750 Hattie Hendricks, KS 5. A & K Columbias Lot 169 $900 Don Lawson, ND 6. Steinmetz Columbias Lot 141 $1,500 K & S Columbias/Sheila DeVries 7. Don Woolstenhulme Lot 47 $5,000 Roath Columbias, UT 8. Peterson Sheep Co. Lot 97 $750 JK Acres, MN 9. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 75 $700 Bredahl Columbias, ND 10. Tammy Luiz Lot 161 $500 Haugen Columbias, NE 11. Mark W. Eagleson Lot 93 $500 Eagleson Sheep Company, ND Odd Yearling Rams: 11 Hd - $21,100 ($1,918.18 Hd/Avg) YEARLING RAMS - EVEN 1. Don Woolstenhulme Lot 46 $500 Jolly Columbias, CO 2. Mark W. Eagleson Lot 94 $2,000 Timber Creek Farm, ND 3. K & S Columbias Lot 158 No Sale 4. Isaiah Bauck Lot 116 No Sale 5. Steinmetz Columbias Lot 26 No Sale 6. Pitt Family Columbias Lot 8 $5,500 Cobb/Seifert/Moenter, OH 7. Borcher Sheep Co. Lot 134 $800 Jolly Columbias, CO 8. A & K Columbias Lot 168 $1,000 Jolly Columbias, CO 9. Jarvis Sheep Company Lot 110 $1,000 Circle C, UT 10. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 74 $1,250 Bell Columbias, Gillette, WY Best Fleeced Ram 11. Bredahl Columbias Lot 142 $750 Ryan & Lindsey Hendricks, KS 12. Tammy Luiz Lot 162 $400 Circle C, UT Even Yearling Rams: 9 Hd - $13,200 ($1,466.67 Hd/Avg) PRODUCTION RAMS 1. Bell Columbias Lot 151 $1,200 Douglas Hitch, MT Champion Production Ram 2. Bredahl Columbias Lot 143 $3,500 Lorica Sheep Co, CO Reserve Champion Production Ram 3. Faith Gasvoda Lot 114 $500 Circle C, UT 4. Raspberry Meadows Farm Lot 15 $600 Haugen Columbias, NE 5. Colton & Cooper Bredahl Lot 149 $750 Circle C, UT 6. Douglas Hitch Lot 121 $400 Circle C, UT 7. Douglas Hitch Lot 122 $400 Circle C, UT 8. Sloan Acres Tom & Gail Sloan Lot 66 $400 Littlefield Family Farms, NE Production Rams: 8 Hd - $7,750 ($968.75 Hd/Avg) 37Vol. 66 - No. 2
1. Frey Columbias Lot 38 $2,000 Triple C Sheep Co, CO Champion Natural Colored Ram Natural Colored Yearling Rams: 1 Hd - $2,000 ($2,000 Hd/Avg) SENIOR RAM LAMBS 1. Charles & Louise Worm Lot 54 $2,500 Ronald L Depperman, IL 2. Seth Bauck Lot 5 $1,400 Hettinger Research Center, ND 3. Isaiah Bauck Lot 117 No Sale 4. Peterson Sheep Co Lot 98 $1,000 Hart Sheep Co LLC, MT 5. Troxel Columbias Lot 1 $500 Micaela Peppel, NE 6. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 16 $1,750 Geerts Family Columbias, IL 7. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 17 $1,250 Adam McCorkle, WY 8. Frey Columbias Lot 37 $500 Brenda Brawner, NE 9. Tammy Luiz Lot 163 $500 Gasvoda Columbias, MT 10. Steinmetz Columbias Lot 27 No Sale Senior Ram Lambs: 8 Hd - $9,400 ($1,175.00 Hd/Avg) NATURAL COLORED SENIOR RAM LAMBS 1. Frey Columbias Lot 39 $1,500 Hendricks Sheep Co, IN Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ram 2. A & K Columbias Lot 170 $450 Littlefield Family Farms, NE Natural Colored Senior Ram Lambs: 2 Hd - $1,950 ($975.00 Hd/Avg) JUNIOR RAM LAMBS 1. Peterson Sheep Co Lot 99 $3,500 Geerts Family Columbias, IL 2. Hendricks Sheep Farms Lot 125 $900 Tammy L. Luiz, CA 3. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 18 $700 Ronald L Depperman, IL 4. Roath Columbias Lot 69 No Sale 5. Triple C Sheep Co Lot 59 $500 Kauffman Family Farm, IN 6. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 80 $300 Danlee Jarvis, UT 7. Jason Kaare Lot 89 $300 Scott Bredahl, Bredahl Columbias, ND 8. Roath Columbias Lot 70 No Sale 9. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 76 $600 Brendan Murphy, Iron Water Ranch, OR 10. Rachel Sweet Lot 180 No Sale 11. Adam R. McCorkle Lot 128 $300 Diamond B Livestock, Colton & Cooper Bredahl, ND 12. Triple C Sheep Co Lot 58 $300 Cortney Copeland, OH Junior Ram Lambs: 9 Hd - $7,400 ($822.22 Hd/Avg) CONTINUED FROM PAGE 37 National Columbia Sale 2022 RESULTS 38 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM Frey Columbias Sold for $2,000 to Triple C Sheep Co BEST FLEECE RAM Hart Sheep Co LLC Sold for $1,250 to Bell Columbias RESERVE NATURAL COLORED RAM Frey Columbias Sold for $1,500 to Hendricks Sheep Co, IN HIGH SELLING RAM Pitt Family Columbias Sold for $5,500 to Cobb Columbias, Seifert Farms, Moenter Homestead, OH Colonel Danny Westlake, OH was once again the auctioneer for the National Sale. BEST CONSIGNMENT Peterson Sheep Co 39
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 38 National Columbia Sale 2022 RESULTS YEARLING EWES - ODD 1. Isaiah Bauck Lot 119 $3,000 Hattie Hendricks, KS National Champion Ewe 2. Triple C Sheep Co Lot 61 $900 Kauffman Family Farm, IN 3. Borcher Sheep Co Lot 137 $2,200 Nash Arthur, IN 4. A & K Columbias Lot 171 $1,200 Rocking G Ranch, TX 5. K & S Columbias Lot 159 $600 Moenter Homestead, OH 6. Peterson Sheep Co Lot 101 $900 Raspberry Meadows Farm, MO 7. Don Woolstenhulme Lot 49 $800 Sloan Acres, KS 8. Bell Columbias Lot 153 $600 Crossroad Columbias, MT Best Fleeced Ewe 9. Jarvis Sheep Company Lot 111 $500 Bosch Columbias, ND 10. Mark W. Eagleson Lot 95 $900 Timber Creek Farm, ND 11. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 19 No Sale 12. Courtney Bauck Lot 7 $700 Rocking Star Columbias, WY 13. Geneva Hills Farm Lot 107 $700 Cortney Copeland, OH 14. A & K Columbias Lot 173 $900 R & C Columbias, OR 15. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 77 $650 K & S Columbias / Sheila DeVries, NE 16. Pitt Family Columbias Lot 11 $700 Hart Girls, MT 17. Adam R. McCorkle Lot 129 $400 L Blackman, MT 18. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 79 $400 Seifert Farms, OH Odd Yearling Ewes: 17 Hd - $16,050 ($944.12 Hd/Avg) YEARLING EWES - EVEN 1. Pitt Family Columbias Lot 10 $1,600 Leland Thiesen & Sons, MN Reserve National Champion Ewe 2. Peterson Sheep Co Lot 100 $800 Sloan Acres, KS 3. Jason Kaare Lot 88 $700 Rylie Schmitt, MO 4. Isaiah Bauck Lot 118 $1,400 Moenter Homestead, OH 5. Don Woolstenhulme Lot 48 $700 Geneva Hills Farm, ND 6. Jarvis Sheep Company Lot 112 $1,700 Timber Creek Farm, ND 7. Borcher Sheep Co Lot 136 $900 R & C Columbias, OR 8. A & K Columbias Lot 172 $800 Rocking G Ranch, TX 9. Frey Columbias Lot 40 $700 Haugen Columbias, NE 10. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 78 $400 Ryan & Lindsey Hendricks, KS 11. Steinmetz Columbias Lot 28 No Sale 12. Bell Columbias Lot 152 $650 Brendan Murphy, Iron Water Ranch, OR 40 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE Isaiah Bauck 1st Yearling Ewe Odd Sold for $3,000 to Hattie Hendricks NATIONAL CHAMPION PAIR Pitt Family Columbias Sold for $800 to Seifert Farms RES. NATIONAL CHAMPION EWE Pitt Family Columbias 1st Yearling Ewe Even Sold for $1,600 to Leland Thiesen & Sons BEST FLEECE EWE Bell Columbias Sold for $600 to Crossroad Columbias CHAMPION PRODUCTION EWE Roath Columbias Sold for $800 to Kevin Kregger RESERVE PRODUCTION EWE Bell Columbias Sold for $500 to Timber Coulee Columbias 41
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 40 National Columbia Sale 2022 RESULTS 13. Hendricks Sheep Farms Lot 126 $400 L Blackman, MT 14. Bredahl Columbias Lot 144 $600 Gasvoda Columbias, MT Even Yearling Ewes: 13 Hd - $11,350 ($873.08 Hd/Avg) PAIR OF YEARLING EWES 1. Pitt Family Columbias Lot 14 $800 Seifert Farms, OH National Champion Pair 2. Don Woolstenhulme Lot 51 $800 Kauffman Family Farm, IN Reserve National Champion Pair 3. Jarvis Sheep Company Lot 113 $800 Moenter Homestead, OH 4. Frey Columbias Lot 44 $600 Triple C Sheep Co, CO 5. Steinmetz Columbias Lot 30 No Sale 6. Peterson Sheep Co Lot 104 $500 Sloan Acres, KS 7. Borcher Sheep Co Lot 140 $650 High Rocky Farm, CO 8. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 84 $400 Blackman & Timber Coulee Columbias, MT 9. R & C Columbias Lot 34 $400 Bell Columbias, WY Pair of Yearling Ewes: 16 Hd - $9,900 ($618.75 Hd/Avg) PRODUCTION EWES 1. Roath Columbias Lot 71 $800 Kevin Kregger, WA Champion Production Ewe 2. Bell Columbias Lot 154 $500 Timber Coulee Columbias, MT Reserve Champion Production Ewe 3. Bell Columbias Lot 155 $700 Timber Coulee Columbias, MT 4. Blackman Columbias Lot 36 $600 S.A. Smith, MT 5. Faith Gasvoda Lot 115 $400 Blackman Columbias, MT 6. Blackman Columbias Lot 35 $500 Bell Columbias, WY 7. Bredahl Columbias Lot 145 $500 Bosch Columbias, ND 8. Douglas Hitch Lot 124 $550 SL Smith, MT 9. Sloan Acres Lot 68 $500 Hattie Hendricks, KS 10. Douglas Hitch Lot 123 $700 CL Thompson, MT Production Ewes: 10 Hd - $5,750 ($575.00 Hd/Avg) NATURAL COLORED YEARLING EWES 1. Brandt Columbias Lot 25 $600 Central Texas Columbias, TX Reserve Champion Natural Colored Ewe 2. Frey Columbias Lot 42 $600 Little Oaks Livestock, OH 3. K & S Columbias Lot 160 $650 Kathy Bell, WY Natural Colored Yearling Ewes: 3 Hd - $1,850 ($616.67 Hd/Avg) 42 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
LATE SENIOR EWE LAMBS 1. Peterson Sheep Co Lot 102 $2,000 Rylie Schmitt, MO 2. Isaiah Bauck Lot 120 $1,500 Mallory Corzatt, IL 3. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 20 $900 Morgan Davis, IL 4. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 21 $900 Morgan Davis, IL 5. Steinmetz Columbias Lot 29 $400 Littlefield Family Farms, NE 6. Cortney Copeland Lot 92 $600 Gasvoda Columbias, MT 7. Tammy Luiz Lot 164 $500 Kashtyn Bredahl, ND 8. Mark W. Eagleson Lot 96 $600 Danlee Jarvis, UT 9. Frey Columbias Lot 41 $600 Sawyer Smith, CO Late Senior Ewe Lambs: 9 Hd - $8,000 ($888.89 Hd/Avg) PAIR OF SENIOR EWE LAMBS 1. Charles & Louise Worm Lot 55 $950 Hattie Hendricks, KS 2. Frey Columbias Lot 45 No Sale 3. Scott Bredahl Bredahl Columbias Lot 148 $750 Central Texas Columbias, TX Pair of Senior Ewe Lambs: 4 Hd - $3,400 ($850.00 Hd/Avg) NATURAL COLORED SENIOR EWE LAMBS 1. Frey Columbias Lot 43 $1,500 Norah Fox, IA Champion Natural Colored Ewe 2. R & C Columbias Lot 33 $400 Central Texas Columbias, TX 3. R & C Columbias Lot 32 $300 Steinmetz Columbias, SD Natural Colored Senior Ewe Lambs: 3 Hd - $2,200 ($733.33 Hd/Avg) EARLY JUNIOR EWE LAMBS 1. Borcher Sheep Co Lot 138 $3,500 Nash Arthur, IN 2. Roath Columbias Lot 72 $400 James Jarvis, UT CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE Frey Columbias 1st Natural Colored Senior Ewe Lamb Sold for $1,500 to Norah Fox RESERVE NATURAL COLORED EWE Brandt Columbias 1st Natural Colored Yearling Ewe Sold for $600 to Central Texas Columbias 43Vol. 66 - No. 2
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 43 National Columbia Sale 2022 RESULTS 3. Peterson Sheep Co Lot 103 $600 Hailee O. Luiz, CA 4. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 22 $1,000 James Davis, Hinckley, IL 5. Pitt Family Columbias Lot 12 $800 Triple C Sheep Co, CO 6. Zane Van Horsen Lot 132 $550 Hattie Hendricks, KS 7. Tammy Luiz Lot 165 $400 Crossroad Columbias, MT 8. Colton & Cooper Bredahl Lot 150 $400 Hattie Hendricks, KS 9. Cortney Copeland Lot 91 $600 Adam McCorkle, WY 10. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 82 $300 Hattie Hendricks, KS 11. Adam R. McCorkle Lot 130 $500 Rachel Sweet, WY 12. Adam R. McCorkle Lot 131 $300 Diamond B Livestock Colton & Cooper Bredahl, ND 13. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 81 $450 Hailey Rose, CA Early Junior Ewe Lambs: 13 Hd - $9,800 ($753.85 Hd/Avg) LATE JUNIOR EWE LAMBS 1. Borcher Sheep Co Lot 139 $3,000 Cortney Copeland, OH 2. Pitt Family Columbias Lot 13 $750 Hart Girls, MT 3. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 23 $600 Cortney Copeland, OH 4. Geerts Family Columbias Lot 87 $900 Uyemura Columbias, CO 5. Hendricks Sheep Farms Lot 127 $800 Kauffman Family Farm, IN 6. Geerts Family Columbias Lot 86 $900 James Jarvis, UT 7. Triple C Sheep Co Lot 63 $700 Charles & Louise Worm, MN 1ST PAIR OF SENIOR EWE LAMBS Charles & Louise Worm Sold for $950 to Hattie Hendricks HIGH SELLING EWE Borcher Sheep Co. 1st Early Junior Ewe Lamb Sold for $3,500 to Nash Arthur 44 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
8. Rachel Sweet Lot 181 $600 Kenadi Bredahl, ND 9. Geneva Hills Farm Lot 167 $650 Bosch Columbias, ND 10. Tammy Luiz Lot 166 $500 Ella Brown, ND 11. Bredahl Columbias Lot 146 $450 Carrie Lobdell, SD 12. Triple C Sheep Co Lot 62 $450 Hattie Hendricks, KS 13. Jason Kaare Lot 90 $300 Emily Anderson, MO 14. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 83 $550 Timber Coulee Columbias, MT 15. Bredahl Columbias Lot 147 $400 Carrie Lobdell, SD Late Junior Ewe Lambs: 15 Hd - $11,550 ($770.00 Hd/Avg) PAIR OF JUNIOR EWE LAMBS 1. Don Woolstenhulme Lot 52 $1,000 Cooper Bredahl, ND 2. Leland Thiesen & Sons Lot 24 $500 Sidney Lantzy/Makenna Modlin, IN 3. Roath Columbias Lot 73 $350 Maggie & Danlee Jarvis, UT 4. Hart Sheep Co LLC Lot 85 $300 Crossroad Columbias, MT Pair of Junior Ewe Lambs: 8 Hd - $4,300 ($537.50 Hd/Avg) Total Sale: 159 Hd - $146,950 ($924.21 Hd/Avg) PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2023 NATIONAL COLUMBIA SHOW & SALE IN SPENCER, IOWA! JUNE 5-10, 2023 IOWASPENCER, CLAY FAIRGROUNDSCOUNTY LIVESTOCKPAVILION Spencer is located the Okoboji Lakes area. This is a popular tourist destination in the Upper Midwest. The Clay County Fair has accommodations for RVs, campers, and tents. There are options for renting an RV or camper from a local dealer. Cabin rentals and Airbnb options are a good choice for a larger group. Options can be explored with a quick online search. The Spencer and Spirit Lake area is a busy place in spring and summer. Be sure to plan ahead. See available hotels below and check out more information on the CSBA website. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES 916 13th Street SW | 712-580-2200 AMERICINN LODGE AND SUITES 1005 13th Street SW | 712-262-7525 SPENCER INN & SUITES 102 11th Street SW | 712-262-5742 SOUTH T MOTEL 1004 S Grand Avenue | 712-262-4620 SUPER 8 209 11th Street SW | 712-262-8500 45Vol. 66 - No. 2
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Our family got its start In 1979 when Mike bought his first columbias from Saylor’s Columbias’ dispersal sale at the age of 13. His grandpa Lee Archer played a huge role in him starting his own flock at such a young age. Becky married into the sheep industry. She grew up raising dairy cattle on her family farm. Cortney was born into this industry and has flourished in the industry ever since all because of the hard work that was done before her.
HOW AND WHEN DID YOUR FAMILY START SHOWING SHEEP, AND SPECIFICALLY COLUMBIAS?
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE NATIONAL SHOW & SALE THIS YEAR IN CHEYENNE? Our favorite part of the National this year was being named the Columbia Member of the Year. We are very honored and blessed to be a part of this great family.
The Copeland family from Lewistown, Ohio was presented with the Member of the Year Award at the 2022 National Show & Sale. Read more about the Copelands below!
One of our favorite parts of being involved in the Columbia breed is meeting all of our fellow Columbia sheep breeders, as well as other breeders. The sheep industry has given us a family that we never knew we needed. We have met a lot of great friends through the years because of this crazy hobby of ours.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER BREEDERS THAT HAVE HAD AN IMPACT ON YOUR BREEDING PROGRAM?
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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PART OF BEING INVOLVED WITH THE COLUMBIA BREED, AND THE SHEEP INDUSTRY IN GENERAL?
WHAT IS A SHEEP THAT STICKS OUT IN YOUR MIND AS ONE THAT MOVED YOUR PROGRAM FORWARD?
Aside from Micki Williams Lobdell and Dave Bruner, the advice given and sheep bought from Weston Borcher and Dew Drop Farms have impacted our flock for the better.
This family doesn’t know anything else. Our summers are spent in the barn getting sheep ready or at shows and fairs all across the country. However, Cortney does enjoy showing 46 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
There hasn’t been just one sheep that has changed our program. Having the opportunity to purchase some great genetics from Micki Williams Lobdell and Dave Bruner through the purchase of their flocks has really impacted our breeding operation.
WHAT DO YOU GUYS LIKE TO DO AS A FAMILY, OUTSIDE OF SHOWING SHEEP?
breeding and market rabbits and market hogs at the county fair. Showing livestock is the best way this family knows to spend time with great friends and family. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER FAMILIES GETTING STARTED WITH THE COLUMBIA BREED? Advice that we would like to give to other families is to seek advice from other breeders, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. We have always listened to the advice of Darin Bauck, Micki Williams Lobdell, and Weston Borcher. We have learned so much from them over the years. The CSBA congratulates the Copeland family on this honor! Banquet Auction Results Thank you to the bidders, buyers and those who donated items to the annual banquet auction with your help, we raised $7,215 for the CSBA and Junior Association! Item Donated to Donated by Sold to Amount Angel Figurine CSBA Fred & Kay Eagleson Lindi Peterson $5.00 Baby Basket CSBA Copeland Family Sara Hildebrandt $150.00 Beer Holster CSBA Geerts Family Pitt Family $300.00 Black Hills Dakota Necklace CSBA Peterson Sheep Co Russell Bell $110.00 Blanket/Throw CSBA Geneva Hills Farm Russell Bell $425.00 Blanket/Throw CSBA Geneva Hills Farm Steve Hampson $400.00 Boot Scraper/Brush CSBA Weston Borcher Eagleson Sheep Co $150.00 Cake Pan Jr Assn Juniors Cake Pan Troxel Columbias $200.00 Columbia Jacket CSBA Moenter Homestead Hart Sheep Co $225.00 Columbia Pickup Receiver CSBA Copeland Family Hattie Hendricks $200.00 Custom Western Pillow Jr Assn Jr Assn Hart Sheep Co $175.00 Hand Felted Bag CSBA Sandy Vetter Ann Wehri $300.00 Hand Knitted Christmas Stocking CSBA Raspberry Meadows Farm Jackie Jarvis $100.00 Hand Knitted Lamb Blanket CSBA Iron Water Ranch Sara Hildebrandt $60.00 Hand Knitted Lamb Blanket CSBA Iron Water Ranch Chris Lachman $50.00 Hand Tied Quilt CSBA Catherine Wissner Mike Copeland $300.00 Honey Jr Assn Bredahl Family Raspberry Meadows Farm $35.00 Lamb Dish CSBA Iron Water Ranch Mary McCorkle $5.00 47Vol. 66 - No. 2
Item Donated to Donated by Sold to Amount Original Pencil Drawing CSBA Margaret Eller Lynn Frey $250.00 Pair of Lambs Futurity Nominated CSBA Geneva Hills Farm Davis Family $150.00 Pelt CSBA Chase Columbias Don & Kathy Wool stenhulme $150.00 Pen Cleaning Jr Board Jr Assn Jr Assn Pitt Family $160.00 Pen Cleaning Jr Board Jr Assn Jr Board Peterson Sheep Co $200.00 Pen Cleaning Jr Board Jr Assn Jr Board Mark Eagleson $200.00 Pen Cleaning Jr Board Jr Assn Jr Board Pitt Family $160.00 Pen Cleaning Jr Board Jr Assn Jr Board For Raspberry Meadows (Anonymous Donor) $100.00 Personalized Pillow Jr Assn Jr Assn Geerts Family $220.00 Pillow Zellinger Wool Co CSBA Moenter Homestead Pitt Family $200.00 Print CSBA Fred & Kay Eagleson Steinmetz Columbias $300.00 Print CSBA Fred & Kay Eagleson Matt Jarvis $200.00 Print CSBA Don & Kathy Woolstenhulme Pitt Family $200.00 Sheep Tray CSBA A & K Columbias Hattie Hendricks $275.00 Sign CSBA Don & Kathy Woolstenhulme Sara Hildebrandt $110.00 Sweater CSBA A & K Columbias Steinmetz Colum bias $105.00 Western Print CSBA Catherine Wissner Lynn Frey $300.00 Wine CSBA Keith Stumbo Chris Lachman $110.00 Wine CSBA Keith Stumbo Laura Troxel $120.00 Wine CSBA Keith Stumbo Laura Troxel $100.00 Wine CSBA Keith Stumbo Pitt Family $120.00 Wine CSBA Keith Stumbo David Brown $50.00 Wine CSBA Keith Stumbo Ryan Hendricks $20.00 Wool Shoes CSBA Cathi Jarvis Pitt Family $175.00 Wool Wine Sock & Wine CSBA McCorkle Columbias David Brown $50.00 Banquet Auction Results (continued) 48 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
Maddie Cragun - Scholarship recipient, presented by Holly PittCourtneyFamily Columbias - Champion Ram, award sponsored by Jarvis Sheep Consignor’s Choice
Cortney Copeland - 2022-23 CSBA Ambassador, presented by President Steve Hampson Copeland Family - Member of the Year, presented by Mike Moenter Isaiah Bauck - Champion Ewe, award sponsored by Mark RoathEaglesonColumbias - Champion Production Ewe
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Pitt Family Columbias - Champion Pair of PetersonEwesSheep Co. - Best Consignor Award
2022 National Columbia Show & Sale Banquet
Tamika Eastman - Anne Key Award winner, presented by Ambassador Cortney Copeland Cortney Copeland - Futurity win ner, pictured with the Geerts family (breeder of the winning ewe)
Silent Auction Results Item Donated to Donated by Sold to Amount Lamb Figurine CSBA Fred & Kay Eagleson Billie Bell $15.00 Halter Jr Assn Chase Columbias Catherine Wissner $16.00 Koozie CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Cortney Copeland $7.00 CSBA Beanie Jr Assn Jr Assn Chris Lachman $22.00 Mousepad CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Chris Lachman $28.00 Tote Bag CSBA Heidi Klick Jamie Smith $30.00 4 Plastic Buckets Jr Assn Jr Assn Jamie Smith $20.00 Halters Jr Assn Chase Columbias Terri Hendricks $40.00 Felted Dog Leash CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Jackie Jarvis $10.00 CSBA Beanie Jr Assn Jr Assn Jackie Jarvis $12.00 Sheep Sign CSBA Marissa & Rachel Sweet Monica Hales $20.00 Boot Liners/Insole CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Ann Wehri $10.00 Felted Dog Leash CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Ann Wehri $12.00 Handmade Soap Jr Assn Hailee & Tammy Luiz Ann Wehri $7.00 Mousepad CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Lee Jarvis $20.00 Dog Basket Jr Assn Copeland Family Don & Kathy Jarvis $35.00 Mousepad CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Mary Troxel $28.00 Cutting Board/Bucket Jr Assn Birdsall Grain Dave Troxel $12.00 Potholders Jr Assn Moenter Homestead Heidi Klick $16.00 Portable Office CSBA A & K Columbias Heidi Klick $15.00 Knit Cap CSBA Heidi Klick Heidi Klick $15.00 Lamb Cap CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Erin Eagleson $17.00 Felted Dog Leash CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Marissa Sweet $13.00 Handmade Soap Jr Assn Hailee Luiz Marna Geerts $5.00 Stuffed lamb CSBA Raspberry Meadows Farm Matthew Smith $10.00 Reference Books CSBA Catherine Wissner Emily Anderson $20.00 Lamb Decoration CSBA Raspberry Meadows Farm Louise Worm $5.00 50 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
Item Donated to Donated by Sold to Amount Dryer Balls CSBA Iron Water Ranch Nina Steinmetz $15.00 Sheep Soap CSBA Courtney Bauck (Troxel Columbias) Keith Schmitt $9.00 Beanie Jr Assn Jr Assn Keith Schmitt $11.00 Wool Sponges CSBA Iron Water Ranch David Brown $10.00 Icelandic Chicken Jr Assn Carol Falk Lois Wissman $2.00 Handmade Soap Jr Assn Hailee Luiz Lois Wissman $4.00 Lotion & Soap Jr Assn Hailee & Tammy Luiz Lois Wissman $5.00 Lamb Cap CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Judy Moenter $30.00 Lamb Cap CSBA No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Walter Gerhart $12.00 Lamb Cap Jr Assn No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Walter Gerhart $12.00 Lamb Cap Jr Assn No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Carol Falk $15.00 Lamb Pencil Holder Jr Assn No. Dakota Columbia Breeders Bemley Watkins $6.00 Beanie Jr Assn Jr Assn Bemley Watkins $15.00 Halters Jr Assn Chase Columbias Bemley Watkins $30.00 The Sheep Event of the Year! •Merino•Rambouillet•Columbia•Targhee•Cross•Suffolk•Hampshire••Polypay•SAMMCross••350 head of range rams •30 registered stud rams •150 premier commercial ewes •20 registered stud ewe prospects NATIONALRAMSALE.COM*Don’t miss the Friday night Lamb Jam*
2022 National Wool Show Results
Triple C Columbias (Roberta and Ashlie Chase) of Strasburg, Colorado swept five out of the six top fleece awards at this year’s National Wool Show. Judged by Dave Julius of Box Elder, South Dakota, the wool show was well represent ed with 35 fleeces exhibited. Mr. Julius selected two Triple C ewe fleeces as Overall Grand and Reserve Champion Fleeces. These fleeces bested 22 other ewe fleeces to win top honors. On the ram side, there were 10 fleeces and Rocking Star Columbias out of Gillette, Wyoming, was honored with the top ram fleece, while Triple C took home Reserve honors. In the Natural Colored fleece division, three fleeces were entered, and Triple C was awarded Grand and Reserve. We are excited that our CSBA members have a passion for wool and look forward to next year’s show in Spencer.
FULL RESULTS Overall and Reserve Overall Champions (Ewe Fleeces): Triple C Columbias (Chase Columbias), Strasburg, CO Champion Ram Fleece: Rocking Star Columbias, Gillette, WY Reserve Champion Ram Fleece: Triple C Columbias (Chase Columbias), Strasburg, CO EWE DIVISION 1. Triple C Columbias 2. Triple C Columbias 3. Triple C Columbias 4. Margaret & Jim Eller, Sun River, MT 5. Blackman Columbias, Wolf Creek, MT 6. Triple C Columbias 7. Bell Columbias, Gillette, WY 8. Rocking Star, Gillette, WY 9. Blackman Columbias 10. Blackman Columbias 11. Heidi & Conner Klick, Simms, MT 12. Geneva Hills Farm, Valley City, ND 13. Timber Coulee, Sunburst, MT 14. Timber Coulee, Sunburst, MT 15. Fred & Kay Eagleson, Buchanan, ND 16. Geneva Hills Farm 17. Rocking Star 18. Geneva Hills Farm 19. Timber Creek Farm, Valley City, ND 20. Timber Creek Farm 21. Raspberry Meadows, Leasburg, MO 22. Blackman Columbias RAM DIVISION 1. Rocking Star 2. Triple C Columbias 3. Heidi & Conner Klick 4. Fred & Kay Eagleson 5. Hart Sheep Company, Great Falls, MT 6. Timber Coulee 7. Hart Sheep Company 8. Grace Rooney 9. Bell Columbias 10. Bell Columbias NATURAL COLORED DIVISION 1. Triple C Columbias 2. Triple C Columbias 3. Triple C Columbias 52 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
Workshop: Wool - Tools of Evaluation
Fleece Sale Summary Consignor Price Raspberry Meadows Farm $70.00 Chase Columbias $60.00 Chase Columbias $50.00 Blackman Columbias $50.00 Iron Water Ranch $50.00 Iron Water Ranch $50.00 Timber Creek Farm $25.00 The fleece sale was held via Facebook following the Wool Show. Fleeces exhibited in the Wool Show were eligible to be put in the fleece sale, if the exhibitor chose.
On Wednesday of the NSS, Dr. Whit Stew art, University of WY Extension Sheep Specialist, held a wool workshop for at tendees and exhibitors at the sale. Dr. Stewart provided fleeces illustrating do’s and don’ts of selection, with a focus on uni formity of length and grade throughout the fleece and how such uniformity relates to processing and heritability estimates. The workshop was educational and very helpful. The CSBA thanks Dr. Stewart for his time and sharing his expertise! FLEECE, C Star
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Name: Allie Hart Age: 10 Hometown: Great Falls, Montana
What grade are you in, and what are you career plans? I want to be become a veterinarian for all animals. I also want to run 500 head of sheep and lots of goats. My dad will help me shear them all. How and when did you get started showing sheep, and specifically Columbias? I’ve been following behind my dad since I could walk. I helped show my first year when I was 5 and Lyle Warner was the judge for the Montana State Fair. What has been your favorite part of being involved with the Columbia breed, and the sheep industry in general? That I get to help get them ready for shows, and travel to different states for the shows. My other favorite part of Columbias is helping with lambing. Columbias are easy to handle in the jugs and pens. What was your favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year in Cheyenne? I got to be apart of the fitting contest for the first time, and show my own sheep by myself. I also got to see some of my friends that I haven’t seen in a few years. I loved every minute of the NSS. What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown? I got to show my dads Champion Fleeced Ram in the junior show. He was my favor ite. What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep? Showing goats that I have raised at jackpot shows.
Allie Hart, the daughter of Brian and Hailee Hart, is a rising young showman to watch out for in the junior ring! Her parents own and operate Hart Sheep Co. in Great Falls, Montana. Read more about Allie below!
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Grab a partner for team showman ship - who’s with you? Allyson Pitt Who has had the biggest impact on your time in the show ring? My dad. He has stood by me, no mat ter what, and has helped me become the showman I am today. I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for all his help. From sun up to sun down he has my back in and out of the ring.
What’s something that your “Columbia family” would be surprised to learn about you? I like showing cattle and goats more... What do you consider your proud est achievement (doesn’t have to be sheep): Champion Junior Showman at the Colum bia Nationals. I worked really hard with my dad and it was special to see him so proud of me. What advice would you give to another young person getting started with sheep? Quality not quantity.
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BECOME A STARTER FLOCK PROPONENT APPLY FOR A STARTER FLOCK
The foundation of Brendan’s starter flock includes a 2-year-old ewe donated by Geneva Hills Farm, a yearling ewe from Ash lie and Roberta Chase, and a ewe lamb from Kyle and Paige Roath. Brendan chose a Hart Sheep Company ram lamb with his starter flock stipend and also purchased a Bell Columbias yearling ewe to round out his beginning flock. We look forward the endless possibilities for Brendan as a member of the CSBA.
Brendan Murphy of Albany, Or egon has a real passion for sheep, and it shows as he has applied to the Starter Flock program four times. This year was the charm! Brendan has already been active in the CSBA for the past three years. He attended the National Show and Sale in Tooele and Sidney and both years was integral in handling the Wool Sale. This commitment and involvement did not go unnoticed as the Starter Flock Committee felt that he was committed to the fu ture of Columbias and needed to be involved.
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Meet the Starter Winners
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Brendan Murphy receives his starter flock certificate at the NSS banquet.
The 2022 Starter Flocks were donated by Geneva Hills Farm, Triple C Co lumbias, Roath Columbias, and Adam & Mary McCorkle. If you’re interested in getting involved, contact David Brown. Do you know someone that is interested in getting started with Columbias? Encourage them to apply for a Starter Flock! Applications can be found on the CSBA website and are due March 1.
Brendan has been around sheep for several years and is look ing forward to growing his own flock of Columbias. We already know that Brendan is focused on the betterment of Columbias with his participation in the last three Nationals. He has strong interest in the wool value of Columbia sheep and has been active with one of our other starter flock recipients, Zane Van Horsen, in promoting Columbias in Oregon hosting sheep seminars at their ranch.
FOURTH TIME IS A CHARM FOR BRENDAN MURPHY
We are excited to see Smiths grow and be active members in the Association. Sawyer got his start by participating in the junior showmanship contest. A big thank you to Hailee and Brian Hart helping Sawyer experience the show ring for the first time.
SMITH FAMILY TAKE COLUMBIAS TO COLORADO
Kayla and Matt Smith of Calhan, Colorado were the second recipient of a CSBA Starter Flock. Kayla and Matt live on a 40 acre ranch outside of Calhan with their three children. They have strong interest in Columbias through their extensive re search of the breed. They realized Columbias met all their re quirements as a true dual-purpose sheep with a quality fleece and good carcass weight, hardy and well adapted to the Colo rado range, easy to handle, and prolific.
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The Smiths used their $500 ram voucher to purchase a year ling ram from Bredahl Columbias. They also chose a fall ewe lamb from Frey Columbias for oldest son, Sawyer. Sawyer will have this ewe lamb and the McCorkle ewe lamb to participate in the futurity program.
The Smiths received three registered Columbia females from Adam McCorkle from Buffalo, Wyoming. Adam and mom, Mary (Uphoff) donated two yearling ewes and an ewe lamb to the Smiths. (The McCorkle’s generosity is the heart and soul of the Columbia family. Grandpa Paul was and would be proud of 15 year old Adam for continuing the Double U Columbia legacy.)
Meet the 2022 Starter Flock Winners
Kayla reached out to Ashlie Chase of Triple C Sheep Company for more information. The Chases have been a wonderful re source for the Smith family and have provided hands-on expe rience with Columbias and management practices by inviting the Smiths to their farm. According to Kayla, this was invalu able - the trip allowed them to understand the commitment to the starter flock program and define their goals for their flock’s future. To quote Kayla, “We left Chase’s feeling even more committed to Columbias; they are just fantastic!” Kayla’s mother has been a lifelong fiber artist so she understands the importance of quality wool and the Chase’s influence will really foster this passion. They have also taken sheep management courses through Penn State to help prepare them with their new flock.
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David Brown, Starter Flock Committee Chair, presents Kayla Smith with her starter flock certificate at the NSS
Ram asked ram buyers to answer a short questionnaire to gain a snapshot of their buying decision(s) at the 2022 National Sale. This is a very simplistic summa of buyer priorities. Buyers ranked their priorities when deciding which ram(s) to purchase at the NSS. This brief questionnaire was prompted by interest in use of data to make selection decisions for breeders who purchase rams at the National Show and Sale. The NSS Committee encouraged all consignors to provide supplemental data for the sheep they consigned. A three-generation pedigree was posted by all consignors for all lots. Supplemental information, such as Codon and sire and/or dam lineage, was posted for most The NSS Committee provided ram weights, weight per day of age for all and scrotal size for (see included charts). Production sheep, rams and ewes, had the same information plus a loin eye area estimate.
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Who responded? • 28 purebred breeders of registered Columbia sheep • 7 purebred breeders—not registered • 7 commercial breeders or have a crossbred flock • 4 range flocks QUESTIONNAIRE The CSBA is interested in learning more about your ram buying decision today. Please rank these items in order of their importance to you. 1 = most important 6 = least important Breeder Reputation (or relationship with consignor) Data Provided Judge’s Placing Pedigree Price Self-Evaluation These results are very simplistic but may give a brief snapshot of the buyers decision making process on sale day. Several questionnaires noted a top priority and did not rank the others. Self-Evaluation Reputation of Breeder Pedigree Price Data Placing #1 Priority 15 11 6 7 3 0 #2 Priority 5 6 4 4 0 1 Average Value 1.96 2.00 2.33 3.21 3.88 4.65 58 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
National Show & Sale Ram Data RAMS - SORTED BY WEIGHT PER DAY OF AGE JUNIOR RAM LAMB Lot # Flock Number Weight Weight per day of age 59 Chase G2221RR 156 1.268 18 Thiesen 2220 161 1.268 125 Hendricks 22-18 175 1.232 69 Roath 2-40RR 181 1.199 70 Roath 2-42RR 179 1.185 99 Peterson 22004 174 1.145 80 HSC 2105 170 1.104 89 JK Acres 0039 137 1.007 58 Chase G2211RR 119 0.930 180 Sweet 2190 98 0.899 76 HSC 2100 135 0.877 128 McCorkle 223 90 0.612 PRODUCTION RAM Lot # Flock Number Weight Weight per day of age 151 Bell B-183 285 0.660 15 RMF 367 305 0.643 122 Hitch 21581 247 0.627 121 Hitch 21561 248 0.620 143 Bredahl 21-33 286 0.561 114 Gasvoda 121 252 0.555 “CR009” - “Jumanji” 66 Sloan Acres 2103 RR 262 0.544 149 Diamond B 21-06 264 0.527 SENIOR RAM LAMB Lot # Flock Number Weight Weight per day of age 54 Worm 243 244 1.089 1 Troxel 21-409 266 0.957 98 Peterson 7276RR 227 0.915 37 Frey 21-44 215 0.907 163 Luiz 2201 167 0.884 5 S Bauck 21-410 235 0.848 117 Bauck 21-84 210 0.843 17 Thiesen 2120 202 0.838 16 Thiesen 2122 185 0.752 27 Steinmetz 2405 175 0.625 NATURAL COLORED SENIOR RAM LAMB Lot # Flock Number Weight Weight per day of age 31 R & C 760 176 1.023 170 A & K 1855 203 0.875 39 Frey 21-72 176 0.775 59Vol. 66 - No. 2
PRODUCTION RAMS - LOIN EYE DATA & WEIGHT PER DAY OF AGE Sorted by Loin Eye Area per CWT Lot ID - Rams Weight Loin Eye Area Loin Eye Area/ CWT Rank WDA 151 Bell 183 285 3.70 1.41 1 0.660 143 Bredahl 21-33 286 3.60 1.37 2 0.561 15 RMF 367 305 3.35 1.28 3 0.643 114 Gasvoda 121 252 3.27 1.25 4 0.555 121 Hitch 21581 247 3.25 1.24 5 0.627 149 Diamond B 21-06 264 3.17 1.21 6 0.527 122 Hitch 21561 248 2.89 1.10 7 0.620 66 Sloan 2103 262 2.86 1.09 8 0.544 YEARLING RAM Lot # Flock Number Weight Weight per day of age 94 Eagleson Y0194 386 0.799 47 Woolstenhulme 1004 356 0.725 26 Steinmetz 2368 363 0.720 169 A & K 21041 329 0.720 116 Bauck 21-28 320 0.700 97 Peterson 7837-2159RR 352 0.697 110 Jarvis P226 306 0.695 8 Pitt 2865 357 0.692 105 GHF 8862 “Kickapoo” 320 0.682 168 A & K 21015 311 0.676 46 Woolstenhulme 862 348 0.672 9 Pitt 2878 342 0.671 93 Eagleson Y 0186 407 0.671 109 Jarvis P63 305 0.670 158 K & S 108 “High Octane” 319 0.632 53 Worm 107 368 0.615 142 Bredahl 21-12 315 0.606 74 HSC 2051 QR 293 0.600 134 Borcher 1306 290 0.595 141 Steinmetz 2314 366 0.593 161 Luiz 2106 298 0.549 162 Luiz 2114 276 0.514 75 HSC 2053 RR 254 0.488 NATURAL COLORED YEARLING RAM Lot # Flock Number Weight Weight per day of age 38 Frey 2014 306 0.490 RAMS - SORTED BY WEIGHT PER DAY OF AGE (continued) National Show & Sale Ram Data (continued) 60 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS
PRODUCTION RAMS - LOIN EYE DATA & WEIGHT PER DAY OF AGE Sorted by Loin Ee Area per CWT Lot ID - Ewes Weight Loin Eye Area Loin Eye Area/ CWT Rank WDA 71 Roath 210 3.22 1.23 1 0.407 154 Bell 8711 221 3.05 1.17 2 0.503 35 Blackman 21788 184 3.02 1.15 3 0.448 155 Bell 8732 204 2.91 1.11 4 0.474 36 Blackman 21818 198 2.90 1.11 5 0.486 145 Bredahl 21 15 161 2.71 1.03 6 0.323 123 Hitch 21588 165 2.55 0.97 7 0.421 115 Gasvoda 192 171 2.54 0.97 8 0.384 68 Sloan 2125 201 2.54 0.97 9 0.429 124 Hitch 21549 178 2.45 0.93 10 0.390 Lot # Flock Number SizeScrotal 9 Pitt 2878 44.0 162 Luiz 2114 44.0 26 Steinmetz 2368 44.0 110 Jarvis P226 43.0 142 Bredahl 21-12 43.0 15 RMF 367 42.0 109 Jarvis P63 42.0 168 A & K 21015 42.0 169 A & K 21041 41.0 149 Diamond B 21-06 41.0 161 Luiz 2106 41.0 75 HSC 2053 RR 41.0 121 Hitch 21561 41.0 66 Sloan Acres 2103 RR 41.0 143 Bredahl 21-33 41.0 47 Woolstenhulme 1004 40.0 114 Gasvoda 121 40.0 “CR009” “Jumanji” 97 Peterson 7837-2159RR 40.0 46 Woolstenhulme 862 40.0 74 HSC 2051 QR 39.0 53 Worm 107 39.0 122 Hitch 21581 39.0 RAMS - SORTED BY SCROTAL SIZE 32cm Minimum Requirement 38 Frey 2014 38.0 105 GHF 8862 “Kickapoo” 38.0 94 Eagleson Y0194 38.0 8 Pitt 2865 38.0 116 Bauck 21-28 38.0 134 Borcher 1306 38.0 158 K & S 108 “High Octane” 37.0 141 Steinmetz 2314 37.0 93 Eagleson Y 0186 37.0 151 Bell B-183 36.0 61Vol. 66 - No. 2
Don and Lois experimented with several breeds of sheep as youth projects for their children. Mom and Dad wanted to avoid sibling competition, thus multiple breeds. The family spent much time at sheep shows and sheep related events. They valued this family time and took advantage of the learning opportunities. Raising sheep made a connection between practical and textbook knowledge for the kids and themselves. Their grown children credit 4-H and FFA as stepping stones in their development. Kim lives in the U.K. where her husband is employed by the government, John is an aerospace engineer, and Paul works for Case-IH.
As members of the Missouri Sheep Producers, Don served on the board and Lois is the Wool Outreach Coordinator. Lois shares her knowledge about wool, sheep, and agriculLEASBURG, MISSOURI
Once the kids left home, Don and Lois settled on one breed Columbias for their calm temperament and productivity. They attended their first National in 2000 in Cedar Rap ids, and loved the liveliness of the banquet and auction. Lois fondly recalls, “we became hooked on the breed and the Association. Columbia sheep are the best in the barn and so are Columbia people!” Both believe the CSBA is a supportive family. They credit Laura and Bobby Lockhart, Helen Swartz, and Peg Rickbaugh as mentors.
Don is retired from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Lois as a substitute teacher. Don has pastored for their small, rural church for over 39 years and continues to do so. Retirement has afforded them more time to focus on their flock as well as share their sheep and wool knowledge.
Don and Lois Wissman will be the first to admit their sheep education came via the “School of Hard Knocks.” Don and Lois met in college. She was from Pennsyl vania with no agricultural experience; Don was a city kid. Neither imagined they would grow their family on a farm in rural Missouri.
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ture at the Missouri State Fair, at the Farm Bureau “Magic House” in St. Louis, and at local schools. Lois was a contributing writing for Sheep Magazine until it ceased circulation.
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Don and Lois will be featured in the September/October issue of the Missouri Farmer’s Association magazine, Farming On. One of their priorities is the Ozark Fiber Fling, a large gathering for fiber enthusiasts held each November. They are also active in social media groups including Sheep Chat, Spin Together, Pin Loom Weaving, the St. Louis Knitters Guild and more. Currently, they are honing new skills on Tik Tok!
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Midwest Stud Ram Sale Results Columbias Averaged $508.33 GRAND CHAMPION RAM • February Ram Lamb Triple C Sheep Company, Strasburg, Colorado • $500.00 selling to Joseph Addario, West Nottingham, NH RESERVE CHAMPION RAM • Fall Ram Lamb Barr Farms Co lumbias, Julie Barr, Dekalb, Illinois • $450.00 selling to Double A Ranch, South Shore, SD GRAND CHAMPION EWE • Yearling Ewe LG Columbias, Jeremy Longamore & Ryan Gaan, Freeport, Illinois • $400.00 selling to Joseph Addario, West Nottingham, NH RESERVE CHAMPION EWE • Fall Ewe Lamb Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minnesota • $900.00 selling to Lane Miller, Lamar, AR GRAND CHAMPION RAM Triple C Sheep Co. GRAND CHAMPION EWE LG Columbias ENTRIES DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 FOR NAILE OPEN COLUMBIA SHOW TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 9 AM EST PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST ALSO BE A PAID CSBA MEMBER BY SEPT. 30 I am a fifth generation sheep breeder living in St. Marys, KS. Together with my wife Amy and son Justin we run around 100 registered Rambouillet ewes. Although we have success showing at the state and national level, our primary focus is producing high quality, performance tested rams for the commercial sheep industry. We merchandise around 30 rams a year from coast to coast, as well as into Canada into Mexico. I grew up in southwest North Dakota and attended NDSU where I worked at the sheep barn and was on the livestock, wool and dairy judging teams. I’m excited to give you my opinion of the Columbias at Louisville. JUDGE: MATT BENZ 65Vol. 66 - No. 2
You may have read about Cortney’s family in the Member of the Year feature - now learn about the CSBA Ambassador herself! An impressive young showman in her own right, Cortney recently exhibited the winning Futurity Comeback ewe at the 2023 National Show & Sale. What was your favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year in Cheyenne? My favorite part of the National Show & Sale this year was winning the Futurity Comeback Show with Geerts 2673, who I bought as a lamb at the 2021 National. What is your favorite sheep you’ve shown? I have a few favorite sheep that I have shown. Belle, my very first ewe will always hold a special place in my heart as I had many firsts with her. Lisa, a Bauck ewe that I had bought at the National in 2018. She was the Reserve Supreme Grand Cham pion Ewe at the 2018 Ohio State Fair. Four was a ewe that I had raised and was se lected as the Fifth Overall Ewe at the OYLE (Ohio Youth Livestock Expo) in 2020. Miss Illini, is my current yearling ewe which I pur chased from Geerts Family Columbia’s at the 2021 National. These sheep have all made an impact in my breeding program and will forever stand out as turning points in my career.
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Name: Cortney Copeland Age: 15 Hometown: Lewistown, OH What grade are you in, and what are you career plans? 10th Grade Animal Nutritionist/Animal Biotechnologist How and when did you get started showing sheep, and specifically Columbias? I started my show career off with the pur chase of my first futurity ewe, Travaille 1224. I named her Belle after one of my favorite Disney princesses. What has been your favorite part of being involved with the Columbia breed, and the sheep industry in general? One of my favorite parts of being involved in the Columbia breed/sheep industry is making life long friendships with people that have played huge parts in where I am today.
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Isaiah Bauck and Micki Williams had a big impact on me at the beginning of my show career. Now my cousin Kasey Copeland was always my go to show partner until she aged out. Kenadi Bredahl and Eliza beth Thiesen have became like big sisters to me, they have helped me in and out of the show ring.
There have been several people who have made an impact on me in the show ring.
What are some of your other hobbies outside of sheep?
What advice would you give to anoth er young person getting started with sheep? Have fun with it. If you don’t enjoy what you are doing you won’t want to give 100%. Winning isn’t everything. Sometimes you have to start from the bottom and work your way up. Grab a partner for team showman ship - who’s with you?
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I am an active member of my church and community. I am an active member of my schools FFA and FCCLA chapters and various other clubs. I also enjoy showing breeding and market rabbits and market hogs at the county level. I am also known to make the occasional cookie or two dozen. What’s something that your “Colum bia family” would be surprised to learn about you? My Columbia family may be surprised to learn that I am involved in my school’s choir and show choir. I am also a member of my church choir. What do you consider your proudest achievement (doesn’t have to be sheep): One of my biggest accomplishments is having my home grown yearling Colum bia ram selected as the 2022 3rd Overall Breeding Ram at the Ohio State Fair.
Rock THIS OR THAT This photo was taken at the National Sale, directly following the banquet where Cortney was presented as the 2022-23 Ambassador. The Wyoming sunset was a great backdrop!
Katherine Kuykendall. If she is not avail able then Katelynn Wallace. Katelynn is a fellow Corriedale breeder from Ohio who I have shown with for as long as I can re member. Who has had the biggest impact on your time in the show ring?
Put Your Columbias on a Commercial Market Livestock Market Hettinger Ram Test Keep these ram sales in mind. Columbia rams can be entered. April 9: California Ram Sale Sept 30: Wyoming Ram Sale (Douglas) Sept. 15: Montana Ram Sale (Miles City) Sept. 14-16 : Newell Ram Sale (Newell, SD) Oct. 7-8: National Ram Sale (Heber City, UT) Oct. 13: Utah Ram Sale (Spanish Fork, UT) Livestock Market is an online bidding plat form for selling sheep. Take a look! We have tentatively partnered with LM to provide online bidding/selling services for the 2023 NSS. Please note that INTAKE DAY for the Hettinger Ram Test is Sept 19th at the Hettinger Research Center. Contact An example of the high quality awards given this year at the National Show & Sale and Junior Show!
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70 SPEAKING OF COLUMBIAS 31 Barr Farms Columbias 27 Borcher Sheep Company 7 Bredahl Columbias 69 Dew Drop Farms 71 Frey Columbias 22 Geerts Family Columbias 35 Geneva Hills Farm 61 High Rocky Farms 68 Hoernemann Family Columbias 4 Douglas Hitch 68 KAK Images 7 MKM Farm 51 National Ram Sale 33 Peaceful Prairie Columbias 15 Peterson Sheep Company 70 Pines End Custom Fitting 5 Pitt Family Columbias 31 Raspberry Meadows Farm 22 Starter Flock Donors - Thank You 33 Thiesen Columbias 23 Troxel Columbias 2 Don Woolstenhulme 11 Worm Columbias Thank you! ADVERTISE IN THE BREEDERS DIRECTORY! The upcoming issue of Speak ing of Columbias will feature the breeders directory, results from NAILE, and other summer and fall show results! Plus, be on the lookout for spotlights on members and other interesting Columbia news! Don’t miss out on being a part of the issue - contact Katherine to reserve your spot today! AD DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1 Contact Katherine Kuykendall at: 336/302-6162 katherinekuykendall@gmail.com(Call/Text) VIEW YOUR WWW.KAKIMAGES.COMONLINEPHOTOSAT You can view the backdrop photos and ring shots from the National Show & Sale at kakimages.com where you can purchase and down load them immediately. I will also be attending NAILE and am available for photos there. If you have any photo requests, don’t hesitate to reach out! You can also still browse last year’s show photos. Back Cover $250 Inside Covers $350 2 Page Spread $550 Full Page $300 1/2 Page $200 1/4 Page $100 1/8 Page $50 Index of Advertisers FOR YOUR SUPPORT
NorthGranville,Dakota CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED EWE Thank you Norah Fox, IA! RESERVE NATURAL COLORED RAM Thank you Hendricks Sheep Co., IN! 2ND NATURAL COLORED YEARLING EWE Thank you Little Oaks Livestock, OH! CHAMPION NATURAL COLORED RAM Thank you Triple C Sheep Co., CO! Lynn Frey 1219 55th St N Granville, ND 58741 lynnhartmut@srt.comPh: 701-720-5036 Thank you to all of our bidders and buyers at the National
