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President’s Message

I hope this finds each of you with that “Better than last year” and “Better than their Sire & Dam” set of lambs that
you planned for before the fall breeding season. This is what we should be working toward whether we’re breeding for
the “Breeder” or “Commercial” market. If you were successful in accomplishing this you will be rewarded because the
demand for “Good Katahdin Sheep” is there. Many of our members who booked lambs for this year are sold out and
are taking orders for next year.

This has been a particularly trying winter for all of us. Those of us in the Deep South are not accustomed to nor
equipped for snow. We had snow on several occasions as well as above normal rainfall and below normal
temperatures. It gives us a chance to see what our northern breeders already know about the durability of the
Katahdin. They perform well in any environment.

We look forward to seeing you at the SCKA Annual Meeting and Private Treaty Sale, hosted by Howard & Lavonne
Brown, Lazy B Livestock, Prague OK. Please note that this years Membership Meeting will be held on Friday
rather than Saturday as in years past. The Annual SCKA Membership Meeting will be called to order at 8:00
AM Friday June 11th, where we’ll be electing (3) three new Directors to the SCKA Board. Following the meeting
we look forward to a day of informative speakers and fellowship. Katahdins on hand for Private Treaty Sale will be
displayed as well. Saturday June 12th will be dedicated to Youth Activities with a presentation on how to pick a lamb.
These gatherings are also valuable to you for putting faces with names and getting to know your fellow breeders. Make
your plans to attend this gathering and sale.

In December, on behalf of SCKA, I submitted an application to KHSI for the Katahdin Regional Educational Grant
Program. This program’s purpose is to assist KHSI members with local and regional promotion of breeding and market
animals. KHSI makes available to regional groups, on a competitive basis, grants for promotional or educational activities,
events or material. I’m pleased to inform you that our application was approved and SCKA received the maximum award
of $500. As of this writing I have submitted our proposal for the 2010 KREG Program. We sincerely appreciate KHSI’s
assistance in SCKA’s efforts to

As my first year as President of SCKA is winding down , I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you and ask for your
continued support. I’d also like to thank the Board of Directors and Officers for their assistance and hard work during
the past year. This is a great group and the two Directors whose terms are expiring and another who is resigning for
lack of available time will be sorely missed. If you have questions, comments or suggestions please feel free to contact
me or any of YOUR directors.

Earl Burris
President SCKA

Welcome Our New Members

Dawn Bello & Ken Davis, Iron Spike Ranch, Doucette, TX
Steve Brien, Rose Hill Farms, Folsom, LA
Tommy Cromeens, Tommy Cromeens Livestock, Alvin, TX
Eric & Dwight Dalton, Mountain View Farm, Benton, TN
Jesse Duckett, Duckett Farms, Hope AR
Danny Gandy, D.W.G. Farms, Sparks, GA
Carl Ginapp, CMG Katahdins, Mason City, IA
Jim Mansfield, Four Hills Farm, Salvisa, KY
Ed Martsolf, Petit Jean Farm, LLC, Morrilton, AR
Aileen Scott, Aspen Mountain Katahdins, Butte, MT

Southwest Virginia Market Report

As I write this report we are 3 weeks from Easter and as mentioned in my last report lamb prices are on the rise.
60-80 lb lambs for the Easter Market are bringing $1.80 to over $2.00 a lb at sale barns in the east. The Western and
Orthodox Easter are the same date this calendar year which in my opinion will increase lamb prices the next 3 weeks.

Lamb prices will continue to hold through spring and into the barbecue season. Sheep and lamb numbers continue to
dwindle which means strong prices for producers raising hair sheep. I serve as president of the Scott County Hair
Sheep Association and we have had a excellent run of 120 to 140 lb hair lambs to our Food City Program.

Breeding stock sales have been strong for commercial as well as registered hair sheep. I have heard of several flocks
changing hands.

Jay A Greenstone
SilverMapleSheep@yahoo.com

Home: 276-346-2444
Cell: 276-365-2424

Promotions Report - Mark Dennis

Here we are again at the mercy of the ever changing weather. It has been very cold in South Louisiana this
winter, we had four nights in a row where it was 22º. I lost all of the leaves on my orange and lemon trees.
They are just sprouting out now! The Katahdin market continues to be very good in many areas, breeders are
receiving many inquires on the availably of Katahdins via phone calls, e-mails, and farm visits. This is mostly
due to having an informative web-site. Lambing has been up and down this year, not sure why. Ram lambs
are more numerous than ewe lambs in many flocks this year, and the lambs are big and growthy. There is a
lot of interest in acquiring commercial ewes to start new flocks and expand existing flocks. Commercial Ewe
lambs, sired by registered Katahdin rams, will be available this spring. If you have commercial ewe’s available
let the SCKA post your ad. The SCKA will have our Information Booth displayed at the following Katahdin
functions: SCKA Annual Gathering June 11-12, 2010, in Prague, OK, KHSI 2010 Expo. Jefferson City, MO on
Sept.16-18, 2010, and Scott County VA Hair Sheep Assoc. Annual Gathering Oct. 1-2, 2010. Send me or bring
your 8X10 ad and your name cards for posting on the booth, and bring your very best Katahdins to display/sell
at the SCKA gathering. Show us who we should purchase our next Katahdins from! This is a great opportunely
to promote Katahdins, see you in Prague, OK! Howard and Lavonne promise to show us a good time. On another
note, a new Katahdin breeder last year purchased 13 Feb/March 2009 ewe lambs and bred them in Sept/Oct,
they lambed Feb/March 2010 and have 23 new lambs on the ground. That’s what I call producing; yes money
can be made with Katahdins in your pasture.

Marketing Report - Mark Dennis

I trust that all members are having an above average lambing season, the market is good, grass is growing, and
spring is here. The New Buzz word is “Katahdin Cheese”; two breeders are now into Katahdin Cheese and having a
hard time to fill the demand. This may be another way to help pay for the increase in price for everything we buy to
keep our flocks healthy. I received a call recently from a group of Katahdin breeders in KY (commercial). This group
will have 1,100 lambs born this spring and they are asking for help in marketing. If you are looking for slaughter lambs,
we can put you two together to help our fellow Katahdin breeders. It is surprising to hear about flocks of Katahdins
around the county. I believe that there are more hair sheep Katahdin cross than people realize, not in large flocks,
mostly 50 ewe’s or less. Someday they will organize into an association to market all that great Katahdin meat.
It’s like I always say, “If I can get you to taste Katahdin meat I can sell it to you”. I have learned that two members are
selling out their present flocks of Katahdins, and replacing them with only certified Katahdins. They have realized
in their marketing that a larger group of folks are buying from certified scrapie free flocks. Bring those GOOD Katahdins
to the SCKA Annual Private Treaty Sale and test out your marketing skills. See you in Prague, OK.

Ramblings from Kat Ahdin

Well howdy folks. Not sure about your neck of the woods, but down here in the deep south, our world is waking up
once again. A new beginning of sorts. The dogwood trees fill the woods with their distinct blossoms. Azaleas, wisteria,
daffodils and tulips are blooming everywhere. Spring came a tad late this year, but with the craziness that has taken
place over the past months, some of us wondered if it would arrive at all! Beyond a doubt this has been one of the
coldest winters on record for us. Can you believe that many of our southern states had colder temperatures than our
northern cousins.

Snow…no biggie. Snow in the deep south, now that’s news. Heck, it turned so cold down here that on
several occasions, folks got up in the morning and couldn’t find their lambs! Yep, never seen nothing like it. Went to bed
the night before with temperature below freezing, lambs snuggled downwind of their mamas. Get up the next morning
and they’re gone…Somebody undoubtedly slipped in and hid all of the lambs. On closer inspection, it looked like
someone had covered the ground with cotton! Just before panic set in, they began to see the ground move. Low & behold
like magic, the lambs reappeared. White snow, white lambs, white air…..white, white everywhere! Heck, the ground was
so completely snow covered till them poor little lambs were running into each other flipping and flouncing everywhere!
Enough of that foolishness. Let’s get down to business. Mark your calendar for June 11th and 12th. Time is fast
approaching for the SCKA Field Day, Annual Meeting and Private Treaty Sale. This year, Howard & Lavonne Brown
(Lazy B Livestock / Prague, OK) will host the event. Be sure to note that the schedule will be a little different this year.
The Brown’s have opted to have the SCKA Annual Business meeting begin at 8:00 AM on FRIDAY (June 11th) . We
have Board elections and SCKA business to conduct so make sure to be there. * Registration is at 7:30 AM. The Browns
have an interesting mix of speakers lined up to educate and enlighten all of the Katahdin producers immediately following
the Business meeting.

Youth Day is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday June 12th I hear there is going to be a demonstration on how
to pick a lamb. Now this may be billed as a youth event, but I imagine there are several adults who are looking forward to
this event as well. Presentation of a registered Katahdin to the lucky shepherd who entered the winning essay is scheduled
for 10:00 AM. I’m looking forward to seeing you there! Snow in the deep south/New Orleans Saints won the Super
Bowl/Katahdin Selling for $10,000 each. ……….Oh well, two out of three aint bad………..Geaux Saints!

See you in Oklahoma!
Kat Ahdin

Avoiding the Sulfur Trap

Many sheep producers unwittingly sabotage their mineral supplement program by providing yellow sulfur salt blocks for
the purpose of external parasite control in place of or in addition to granular mineral supplements or mineral blocks. All one
need do is consult any of the internet chat groups or visit the local sale barn to hear armchair veterinary advice about the
so-called advantages of feeding sulfur salt to livestock. This article is intended to debunk the myths surrounding the feeding
of sulfur for the purpose of parasite control and to bring to your attention the detrimental effects of excessive sulfur in the
diet of sheep.

Sulfur’s Role in Parasite Control
Sulfur has historically been used as a treatment for external parasites. Sulfur-containing compounds are even today
extensively used to control external parasites of horticultural plants. Animal use is usually in the form of a lime-sulfur solution,
which is applied externally to the animal. Topical use of sulfur is moderately successful in external parasite control. However,
there is no evidence that supports the belief that added sulfur in the diet controls external parasites such as flies, fleas, ticks,
etc. Use of sulfur in this way falls into the category of “wives’ tales and folk medicine”. Not only has sulfur salt not been proven
to control parasites, but also, excess sulfur can actually be detrimental to your livestock.

Sulfur is Necessary in the Diet
Sulfur is an essential mineral that is necessary for life. It is contained in every cell of the body. Sulfur concentrations are
particularly high in hair, skin and hooves. Sulfur is found in many key compounds within the body including amino acids
(methionine, cystine, cysteine and taurine) and B vitamins (thiamine and biotin). Compounds containing sulfur are responsible
for structural integrity (collagen), chemical reactions (enzymes), oxygen transport (hemoglobin), energy regulation (insulin),
and milk let down (oxytocin), as well as many other vital functions. Despite the fact that sulfur is a key mineral essential for life,
addition of inorganic sulfur to the diet is not necessary for the health of most animals. Most animals receive adequate amounts
of sulfur through organic sources (sulfur-containing amino acids, biotin, thiamine, etc) in their diet. Plants and microbes are
capable of synthesizing sulfur-amino acids from inorganic sulfur, thus many feedstuffs typically fed to goats are rich in sulfur
including: alfalfa, corn gluten feed, molasses, cottonseed meal, soybean meal, barley, yeast, etc. In fact, research has shown
that excess sulfur in the diet results in reduced animal performance.

The only exception of when additional inorganic sulfur is necessary is when a diet high in non-protein nitrogen is fed to sheep.
In this instance, the rumen microorganisms need inorganic sulfur in order to manufacture sulfur containing amino acids from
the non-protein nitrogen. A common recommendation is to feed a nitrogen to sulfur ratio of 10:1 in diets containing high levels
of non-protein nitrogen.

The Negative Effects of Excess Sulfur
Sulfur toxicity
. The margin between desirable and harmful concentrations of sulfur in a ruminant diet is surprisingly small.
When excessive amounts of sulfur are present (greater than the ability of the rumen microbes to utilize it), the excess sulfur
is absorbed into the animal’s bloodstream as sulphides. Sulphides are toxic and often result in reduced appetite and growth
rate. Necrosis of neural tissues can also occur. In addition, some sulfurcompounds can destroy thiamine activity. Many now
believe that development of PEM (polioencephalomalacia) is more closely tied with excess sulfur rather than thiamine deficiency.
Classic symptoms of PEM include sheep that often press their head against a wall or post or become “star gazers”, where they
stand with their head back over the shoulders looking up at the sky. If not treated with thiamine, most affected animals will die
within 48 hours.

Mineral Interactions. Sulfur directly interacts with other essential minerals including copper, selenium and molybdenum. Chronic
exposure to high sulfur in the diet has an adverse effect on ruminants, particularly by inducing copper deficiency. Remember,
sheep do have a daily copper requirement, particularly hair breeds. Excess sulfur in the rumen reduces the bioavailability of
copper by formation of insoluble copper sulfides, which cannot be utilized by the animal. By rendering the copper that is present
unavailable, the copper requirement is thus increased by the presence of excess sulfur. Copper deficiency is exacerbated when
excessive levels of molybdenum are present.

Copper is needed by a variety of key systems in the body. Numerous key enzymes necessary for reproduction, immunity and
growth require copper. In addition, copper is necessary for proper metabolism of iron, maintenance of connective tissue,
pigmentation of skin and hair, maturation of hoof tissue, and many other functions. Sheep that are mildly to severely deficient
in copper will display one or more the of following symptoms: loss of pigment around the eyes; winter coats that are slow to
shed out; decreased conception rates; increased days open; hoof problems and/or depressed immunity.

The Bottom Line
Use of yellow sulfur salt blocks has no proven effect on control of flies, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes or other external parasites in
livestock. Providing yellow sulfur salt blocks to sheep can be detrimental in the following ways:

1. Sulfur salt blocks provide excessive amounts of sulfur in the diet, which can result in possible sulfur toxicity, development
of PEM and induced copper deficiency.

2. The salt delivered by the sulfur salt blocks inhibits consumption of more balanced free choice mineral supplements.
Sulfur salt blocks do not provide balanced levels of other essential nutrients.

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to learn more about the SWEETLIX®Ò line of mineral and protein supplements for sheep, goats, cattle, horses and
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Holiday Calendar For Marketing Sheep and Goats

  2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
New Year January 1 January 1 January 1 January 1 January 1
Epiphany January 6 January 6 January 6 January 6 January 6
Eid ul Adha December 20 December 9 November 28 November 17 November 6
Islamic New Year January 20 January 10 December 29' 08
December 9
November 27 November 15
Christian Easter April 8 March 23 April 12 April 4 April 24
Orthodox Easter April 8 April 27 April 19 April 4 April 24
Ashura January 29 January 19 January 9
December 31 '09
December 21 December 11

Birth of the Prophet

March 31 March 20 March 9 February 26 February 16
Isra' and Me'raj August 11 July 31 July 20 July 9 June 29
Thanksgiving November 22 November 27 November 26 November 25 November 24
Nurzulul October 12 October 1 September 20 September 9 August 30

Eid al Fitr Ramadan Ends

October 13 October 2 September 21 September 10 September 1
Christmas December 25 December 25 December 25 December 25 December 25
Cinco de Mayo May 5 May 5 May 5 May 5 May 5

*Islamic holidays are based on the lunar calendar and may vary a day or two on either side of the date listed above.

How to WIN a Registered Katahdin Ewe Lamb

Requirements:

1. Must submit an essay (no more than 2 pages) to Howard Brown, Lazy B Livestock, 8362NS 3550 Rd.,
Prague, OK 74864.

2. Each applicant must include a “Letter of Recommendation” from Parents, Guardian or Youth Advisor.
(someone to haul the ewe and to see she is fed)

3. Must be postmarked by June 1, 2010.

4. Need to be between 9 and 18 years of age.

5. Agree to breed ewe to Registered RR Katahdin Ram.

6. Agree to exhibit ewe at shows and fairs in 2010.

7. Must be present to win (at Prague OK on 6/11 & 6/12).

8. Winner must submit a report to Howard & Lavonne Brown

Braised Lamb with Horseradish and Parsley

For lamb:

2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless lamb, from the shoulder or leg, cut into 1- to 2-inch cubes

6 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered

2 cups chicken or lamb stock, white wine, water, or a combination

1 large horseradish root (about 3/4 pound

For purée:

2 packed cups parsley leaves, thick stems discarded, washed, spun dry, and roughly chopped

2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 tablespoon sherry or other vinegar, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Make the lamb:

1. Combine the salt and pepper in a small bowl. In a large, deep skillet with a tight-fitting cover, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add as many of the lamb cubes as will fit without crowding and cook, undisturbed, until they are well browned on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. (You will inevitably have to brown in batches.) Turn the cubes over, season with some of the salt and pepper mix, and brown on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a plate and repeat with the remaining meat (the browning will take about 15 minutes total if your skillet is 12 inches or larger). Adjust the heat so the pieces brown as rapidly as possible without burning. Turn off the heat and let the pan cool for 1 minute.

2. Turn the heat back to medium; add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Pour the stock, wine, or water into the pan, raise the heat, and bring the liquid to a boil, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release any cooked-on bits. Simmer for 1 minute.

3. Add the browned lamb, along with any juices that have collected on the plate. Bring the pot to a boil, cover, and then reduce the heat until the mixture simmers very gently.

4. Peel the horseradish and cut it into 1/4-inch-thick slices (keep the root from your eyes and nose; it's pungent). Stir the horseradish into the pot. Simmer, covered, until the lamb is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours (shoulder meat will cook faster than leg meat). Taste the lamb before serving and add more salt and pepper if desired.

Make the parsley purée:

5. In a blender combine the parsley with half the olive oil and the garlic cloves. Purée to a rough paste, then pour in the remaining oil while the blender is running and process to a smooth paste. Mix in the vinegar and salt, taste, and adjust the seasonings if desired.

6. Serve the stew, passing the parsley purée on the side.

Test-kitchen notes: Start checking the lamb for doneness after 1 hour and cook until the meat is very tender, especially if using precut stew meat. Lamb shoulder will cook in about 1 1/2 hours, and leg meat can take as much as 2 1/2 hours. Pre-cut lamb stew is often leg meat; check with your butcher to be sure. Or, buy shoulder and cut into pieces yourself.

If making the parsley purée in advance (it will keep in the fridge for 1 day), return to room temperature and stir in the vinegar just before serving (otherwise the vinegar will dull the bright green color).

Lamb Market Adds Value to Mercer Farm

After decades of watching their numbers drop and then plateau in Kentucky, the sheep industry in the Bluegrass appears to be growing once again. In fact, Kentucky is one of only six states in the nation last year to experience growth in the sheep population.

What is it that is making this livestock industry growing in popularity again after all these years? It is a mixture of factors, including the continued diversification of Kentucky farms, a renewed interest in fiber arts, and the growingmarket for local meat products.

Jim Mansfield, a sheep producer in Mercer County, has found that these smaller livestock animals are the perfect match for his small farm’s forage base and they are showing great potential in the value-added market arena. When Mansfield first purchased his farm in mercer County in the late 1990s, he originally turned to beef cattle to take advantage of his forage acres.

“We quickly realized that on our small farm, beef cattle weren’t making any money,” said Mansfield. “That is when Ibegan looking at sheep as a more intensive alternative.”

Mansfield knew that he wanted to raise sheep for meat, and in his research discovered the Katahdin breed. Katahdin is a composite sheep breed developed by crossing several different English wool sheep breeds and a Caribbean hair sheep breed. The Katahdin was developed in Abbott, Maine by Michael Peil, who was interested in producing an easy care sheep with good meat quality and hardiness that did not have to be sheared.

“The fact that Katahdin are hair sheep and do not require shearing was another plus for the breed, “ said Mansfield. “I really liked the idea of not having to spend the time and money on shearing sheep.”

Mansfield began his transition away from cattle to sheep in 2003. He said he spent the first few years building fences, trying to get his numbers up, and just learning about the care for sheep. He knew ultimately his goal was to focus on the sale of the meat, but he felt he first had to gain a solid understanding of the care of the breed.

“Katahdin are a smaller breed and I learned quickly that they are very hardy, thrifty , easy to care for, and most importantly, they produce great quality meat,” said Mansfield. “The lamb is known for tenderness and a mild flavor. I tested this out when I processed one of my three year-old-rams. The meat was great, not gamey, not strong like one would expect for an animal of that age.”

During the transition to sheep production, Mansfield also began to develop his plan for adding value to his sheep.

“I decided I didn’t what to direct market the meat, I wanted to go wholesale or direct to a retailer and sell that way, ” said Mansfield. “I knew I wanted to spend my time farming, not traveling to restaurants and direct marketing my product.” About two years ago, Mansfield got in with a national grocery chain and that relationship has grown to where he now has a market for about 1000 lambs a year. He works with Bluegrass Lamb and Goat in Garrard County to get the lambs processed , and then a food distributor picks up the processed meat and takes it to the grocery stores in Kentucky and Tennessee.

“I am also purchasing lamb from seven other farms now to meet the contract demand for the lamb,” said Mansfield. “It keeps me busy as I do all the farm visits, live animal transportation coordination, billing, and invoicing. The meatis sold under our label of Four Hills Farm, LLC.”

Mansfield said he is looking at more markets beyond Four Hill Farm’s current contract. His goal is to see the demand for quality fresh market lambs grow from his current 1000 market lambs each year to 4000 or 5000 lambs per year.

“If a retailer wants a fresh quality product, why should they have to buy it out of California or have it shipped from New Zealand?” asked Mansfield. “We’ve got an animal that does well on Kentucky farms and a market for a home grown product that is fresh.”

If the market demand continues to grow, Mansfield said it would require him to not only expand production of his own operation, but to contract with additional sheep farmers in the state to provide more quality product.

“As the market grows I will be able to offer the producer a fixed price with a written agreement, two of the things I would have loved to have had with I began this venture,” said Mansfield. “I think the demand for fresh lamb has always been there, but we didn’t have a dedicated processor like Bluegrass Lamb and Goat to help up supply products year round. Also, the changing demographics in the U.S. have expanded the potential lamb customer base. We lamb producers do have a growing market for the product.”

If you would like to learn more about Four Hills Farm, contact Him Mansfield at 859-865-4962.

This article was written by Kara Keeton of The Farmer’s Pride, Wednesday, October 21, 2009.


HLB Howard Brown

                   Attention         Notice        Attention         Notice       Attention

Associated Sheep Registries of Milo, Iowa has been awarded the contract to handle Registrations
for Katahdin Hair Sheep International, INC. Karey Claghorn is the new KHSI Registrar, Registrations
and Transfers are to be sent to New Registry, (do not use the Registry address on old forms and old
certificates in Morrilton, AR.)

New Registry address- KHSI Registry 15603 173rd Ave Milo, IA 50166
Phone 641-942-6402   fax 641-942-6502   Email registry@katahdins.us

2010 SCKA Katahdin Vacation Cruise

The SCKA Katahdin vacation cruise on board the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Voyager of the Seas will sail on 11/28/2010
from Galveston, TX for 7 days. There will be NO WORK & LOTS OF GOOD FOOD. Sara and I have booked the cruise and
we invite you and friends to come sail with other Katahdin breeders to pass a great time and “Great Katahdin Fellowship”.
This is a great time of year to cruise the Western Caribbean because hurricane season is over. The ship is decorated for
Christmas and you can purchase interesting Christmas gifts. The ports of call are Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize,
and Cozumel, Mexico. It is a wonderful cruise ship, visit it by Googling: Voyager of the Seas cruise ship, and take the
Virtual Tour. It even has an Ice Skating Rink for a little exercise. If you are interested contact our friend from past cruise
bookings, Kary Paz 1-866- 728-1177 ext. 4458. Tell Kary you are sailing with Mark Dennis & the SCKA so you can receive
the cheaper rate. The price is starting at $639.00 per person for 7 days. If I can answer any questions give me a yell,
remember you need a passport to leave and return to the USA now. We are looking forward to the Katahdin Fellowship.
Remember to make your arrangements early for best price. See Ewe Onboard!
Mark Dennis, Louisiana

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