The First Annual Sort Pink!
What a day! What an event! What FUN! Over 300 teams ultimately signed up for the 1st annual Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana - Sort Pink Celebrity Sorting!
Special "Hat's Off" congratulations and a hearty Tough Enough to Wear Pink "Thank You" to all of the volunteers who successfully put on a world-class Ranch Sorting event! In particular, the entire Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana organization would like to recognize Deb Hall, Sandy Meyers, Jim Brown and Phil Mainey for their exceptional efforts to produce the 1st annual Sort Pink production!
We would also like to thank the volunteers who spent countless hours to make this event such a huge success for both the Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana organization as well as the hundreds of competitors who came from all across Western Montana to compete in the 1st annual Sort Pink Celebrity Team Sorting. In particular, we would like to pay special thanks to:
- Lynne Sholty & Anita Brown - Show Secretaries
- Wanda Enger, Tami McMahon & Sue Major - Score Keepers
- Gerry Banzet & Randie Stone - Official Judge & Timer
- Mike McMachon & his son Braxton - Head cattle wrangler's
- Judy Morton (The Biscuit in Arlee) and Kathy Matejka - Food Services
- Daryl - Announcer Extrodinaire
- Lynne Sholty - Book keeping
- All those who volunteered for gate operators & floor managers
- Jamie Stannick - Auctioneer
- Dayna Meier - Photographer
Last, but not least, we would like to thank all of the competitors, sponsors and bidders who came from all across Western Montana to participate in the event.
The event was a smashing success. Several thousand dollars were raised for the Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana organization. We had a few "bump's" in the road, but the competitors and volunteers took them in stride and helped make the event successful. We will learn from the bumps to ensure that the 2nd Annual Sort Pink event will run even better!
When the dust settled, we had 10 Celebrity teams to compete in our Sort Pink Celebrity class. The competition was fierce and after 2 go-rounds, it was the team of David Lewis (pro rider out of Victor Montana) and Nancy Condit (Celebrity rider represnting Pacific Medical out of Missoula Montana) taking the custom Montana Silversmith trophy buckles with 16 head of cattle in a time of 118.63! Congratulations to Dave and Nancy for a stellar team sorting performance!
The Pro-Open class wound up with 29 teams in a 3-go average. Pro riders Phil Mainey (Victor Montana) and David Lewis set the bar at 30 head sorted in a time of 148.09 to top out the competition and take home the 1st place money!
Our Beginner Class was one of the most popular classes with 70 teams in a 2 go average. After the last flag dropped, it was beginner riders Debbie Richardson (Missoula) and Deb Hall (Missoula) taking home the custom trophy buckles with 14 head sorted in a time of 114.75! Congratulations to Deb and Debbie! (And YES, you are no longer Beginners!).
The Open Draw class was also a favorite among the competitors with a total of 70 teams. The computer-drawn team of David Lewis and Brad Schoepf (Eureka, Montana) seemed like a good bet to take home the buckles, and they did not let us down. With 20 head in a time of 99.92, these two "open" riders topped out the competition.
Sponsors
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Sponsors for Celebrity Sorting Calcutta
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Dr. John & Karen Harlan, rider - John Harlan
First Call Computer Solutions, rider - Sam Manley
Cowboy Troy's Bar & Casino, rider - Sheena Berry
Hole in the Wall Ranch, rider - Jason Catalgo
Providence Surgery Center, rider - Sandy Meyers
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Pacific Medical, Inc., rider - Nancy Condit
Flying D Ranch, rider - Catherine Taylor
Debbie Barcus, rider - Dani Ede
Patti Reiter, rider Patti Reiter |
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Sponsors of Cattle Herds
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Sponsors of Cattle Numbers
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Crazy Horse Ranch
Richardson Livestock
Lynn & Mary Jo Seamons
Missoula Anesthesiology
Advanced Installations Plumbing & Heating
Doug Robinson
Lambros Real Estate ERA
Helena Team Penning Club |
Linda Habeck
Crazy Horse Consignment Boutique
Julia Nichols
Kellie Henderson
Brent & Jody Hunsucker
Wheat Montana |
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Sponsors of Championship Buckles
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Sponsors of Awards & Auction Items
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Montana Silversmiths
Quality Supply of Hamilton
Lone Pine Ranch Performance Horses
N Lazy J Arena
Bonnie Brown
Scott & Jennifer Schall
Dr. Rich Sellman
Rocky Mountain Ear, Nose & Throat
Betty Hardeman
Noon's Foods
Crossroads Cafe
Diamond Jim's Casino
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Longhorn Trading Company
Triple W Equipment
Catherine & Gary Hanson
Helena Team Penning Club
The Biscuit
Trader Brothers
93 Feeds
Corrie Sandy
Jake Pinheiro Horseshoeing
Cottage Garden Greenhouses
4L Equine Horseshoeing
Sis's Salon
Quinn's Hot Springs
Bitterroot Bit & Spur |
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 Special thanks to the Bitterroot Team Penning & Sorting Club for their many volunteer hours and use of their club's equipment!
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Featured Artists
Catherine Hanson
We are excited and honored to have Catherine's support this year. You will be excited when you see the fine craftsmanship of the lamp that Catherine has created exclusively for the Sort Pink Celebrity Team Sorting auction!
Catherine is a native of Philadelphia and a long time resident of Montana with her husband Gary. Formally trained at the Worcester Art Museum School and has enjoyed a successful career as a Graphic Designer.
Catherine has hand crafted this exquisite lamp that captures the essence of the Montana Lifestyle and our innate love of all things equine and the outdoors.
Catherine's lamp will be auctioned off during our Celebrity Calcutta at 1pm, May 16th at the Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana, Sort Pink Celebrity Team Sorting. All proceeds will ultimately benefit breast cancer patients in Montana through the great efforts of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana organization.
Please visit Catherine's Web Site and let her know that you too appreciate her generous donation!
Tim Joyner
Tim Joyner's interests in wildlife and the western lifestyle are reflected in his work. He is known for his unusual and often humorous portrayal of these subjects. He is talented in many mediums including painting, glass etching, and bronze sculpture.
Tim is often recognized for his achievements and was given a community services award for his generosity to many organizations. We are extremely fortunate to have Tim join up with Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana and the 2009 Sort Pink Celebrity Team Sorting fundraiser!
Tim exhibits his work in many galleries and at select art shows, most notably in Great Falls at the CCM Russell Art Auction.
Tim makes his home in Hamilton Montana with his wife Jennifer, and children Avery and Mark.
This year, Tim has produced this one-of-a-kind unique painting for our auction.
Please also visit Tim at his website and be sure to thank him for his generosity!
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Results (Top 10)
Celebrity Sorting
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Place #:
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Team #::
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Team
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Cows
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Time
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1
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5
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Nancy Condit, David Lewis
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16
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114.68
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2
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7
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Patti Reiter, Gil Roberts
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13
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118.30
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3
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10
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Jason Catalgo, Sandra Meyers
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9
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119.00
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4
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3
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John Harlan, Phil Mainey
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8
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86.41
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5
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6
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Dani Ede, Julie Abney
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6
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119.71
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6
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2
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Sheena Berry, Matt Manley
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4
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107.17
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7
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8
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Wes Matejka, Tina Mainey
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3
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119.08
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8
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9
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Kate Sousa, Joe Enger
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2
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84.98
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9
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1
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Cat Taylor, Bill Abney
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2
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85.02
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10
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4
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Samantha Manley, Brad Schoepf
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0
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120.00
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Pro Open Sorting
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Place:
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Team #:
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Team:
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Cows
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Time
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1
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26
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Phil Mainey, David Lewis
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30
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148.09
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2
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17
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Bill Abney, Julie Abney
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30
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160.21
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3
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11
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Gil Roberts, Julie Abney
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30
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170.59
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4
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28
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Jim Brown, Gil Roberts
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27
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176.31
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5
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2
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Gil Roberts, Bill Abney
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25
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155.89
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6
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22
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Matt Manley, Gil Roberts
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22
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172.82
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7
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16
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Joe Enger, Kim Gould
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20
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170.63
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8
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9
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Kim Gould, Sarah Steward
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19
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165.92
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9
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29
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Julie Abney, Matt Manley
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19
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176.80
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10
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8
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Bonnie Brown, Jim Brown
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17
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159.36
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Beginner Sorting
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Place:
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Team #:
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Team:
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Cows
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Time
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1
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70
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Debbie Richardson, Deb Hall
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14
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114.75
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2
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24
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Catherine Hanson, Shannon Alexander
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13
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116.93
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3
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44
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Dani Ede, Michelle Wilson
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13
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119.63
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4
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10
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Traci Perry, Annie Swenson
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12
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103.56
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5
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8
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Brad Tank, Carolyn Johnson
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12
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114.35
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6
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33
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Dani Ede, Steve Hall
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11
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113.72
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7
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52
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Audrey Sholty, Elizabeth Roberts
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10
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102.60
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8
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62
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Gail Brown, Audrey Sholty
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9
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101.99
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9
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3
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Shannon Alexander, Jeff Alexander
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9
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106.58
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10
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30
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Nancy Condit, Betty Harderman
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9
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119.02
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Open Draw Sorting
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Place:
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Team #:
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Team:
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Cows
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Time
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1
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20
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Andrew Lewis, Brad Schoepf
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20
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99.92
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99.92
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2
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36
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Sandra Meyers, Kriss Frank
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20
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102.30
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102.30
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3
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16
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Kim Gould, Elarian Nichols
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20
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118.61
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118.61
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4
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37
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Deb Hall, Andrew Lewis
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16
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109.18
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100.59
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5
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64
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Phil Mainey, Pearl Jeske
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16
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109.74
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102.53
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6
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61
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Brad Schoepf, Walt Newberry
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16
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120.00
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116.73
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7
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52
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Steve Saunders, Kyle Kisse
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15
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116.28
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112.88
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8
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21
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Annie Swenson, Carolyn Cruson
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11
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120.00
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109.79
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9
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42
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Carolyn Cruson, Patti Reiter
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11
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120.00
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110.41
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10
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68
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Franz Erskine, Walt Newberry
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8
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120.00
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97.65
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Pro-Am (#7) Sorting
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Place:
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Team #:
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Team:
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Cows
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Time
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1
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48
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Phil Mainey, Kellie Henderson
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20
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107.23
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107.23
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2
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46
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Kriss Frank, Brad Schoepf
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20
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113.65
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113.65
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3
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54
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Sarah Steward, Kathy Sutton
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19
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111.84
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111.73
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4
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20
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Missy Miller, Debbie Richardson
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19
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115.28
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112.73
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5
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7
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Brad Schoepf, Jim Brown
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19
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115.70
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115.65
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6
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45
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Sarah Steward, Kim Gould
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18
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115.89
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115.86
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7
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47
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Teresa Roberts, Bill Abney
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17
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118.88
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118.86
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8
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15
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Belle Manley, Julie Abney
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15
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111.05
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103.43
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9
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9
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Donald Laplant, Brad Tank
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15
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120.00
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115.79
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10
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26
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Gina Rasmussen, Kathy Sutton
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15
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120.00
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115.97
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Amateur (#5) Sorting
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Place:
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Team #:
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Team
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Cows
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Time
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1
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24
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Callie Roberts, Andrew Lewis
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20
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110.44
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2
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6
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Deb Hall, Bonnie Brown
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18
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109.80
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3
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50
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Belle Manley, Callie Roberts
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18
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118.42
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4
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13
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Liz Manley, Teresa Roberts
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16
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118.04
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5
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36
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Joette Brown, Kriss Frank
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16
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115.09
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6
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47
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Aaron Clark, Jackie Clark
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15
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107.71
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7
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34
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Gina Rasmussen, Arlene Raggl
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15
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111.96
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8
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38
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Brad Schoepf, Steve Hall
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14
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116.72
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9
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31
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Missy Miller, Pearl Jeske
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14
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111.84
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10
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74
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Gail Hatch, Sarah Steward
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12
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112.21
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