Purebred Pigeon SepOct 2024

3 – Purebred PIGEON Volume 20, Issue 6 - September/October 2024 ISSN:1556-8989 Doratha E. Connally, Editor & Publisher MAILING ADDRESS: 108 Freeman Hollow Ct Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072 USA E-MAIL or text: staff@purebredpigeon.com WEBSITE: www.purebredpigeon.com PHONE: 615-851-9674 please leave a message One year (6 issues) USA $46.00; Canada $75 in US funds; Out of USA, $98 in US funds; Online $35 SINGLE ISSUE – $10.00 US (includes postage in U.S.) Back Issues are available. Printed material, including advertising, does not reflect the views or opinions of the staff or editor of Purebred Pigeon. We reserve the right to edit all copy received and to refuse any material. Material will not be returned unless submitted with stamped, addressed envelope. Individuals submitting photos for use in advertising or arti- cles are solely responsible for obtaining permission for use from the photographer - please provide photo credit. Purebred Pigeon (USPS 022-857) is published Bimonthly (6 issues per year) for an annual rate of $43.00 US by Purebred Pigeon,108 Freeman Hollow Ct.,, Goodlettsville, TN 37072 U. S. A. “Periodical Postage Paid at Goodlettsville, TN and at an additional mailing office.” “POSTMASTER:” Send address changes to Purebred Pigeon, 108 Freeman Hollow Ct, Good- lettsville, TN 37072.” CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Send your change of address to us in writing or e-mail prior to the issue deadline . The Post Office will forward magazines if you have filed a change of address with them requesting forwarding of magazines . All content - including photographs and text are the property of the submitting contributors and Purebred Pigeon ©2023 and may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any medium without the written consent of the owners. Purebred Pigeon is produced and printed in the U. S. A. Each issue is mailed in the middle of the time period it covers. Full Page Commercial.............................$295* Full Page................................................ $265* Half Page Commercial............................$180* Half Page............................................... $160* Quarter Page .............................$95 per issue* One-Eighth Page....................... $60 per issue* Column Inch ..$30 per issue or $135 per year* Front Cover ............................................$400 Inside Front Cover ................................. $350* Back Cover............................................ $375* Inside Back Cover ..................................$290* Page Three and Five ..............................$325* Advertising created by Purebred Pigeon is for use in this magazine only – it is copyright protected. If you wish to use your ad in another publication or on-line, contact us for permission and cost. *Discounts available for multiple insertions paid in advance only. Some pages are reserved. ADVERTISING RATES - All color - cost is for one insertion Please mention Purebred Pigeon when you contact our advertisers - thanks!! In this Issue Winner of the Golden Ring - Part II by Tom Moss. .......................6 American Pigeon Museum Update by Rick Barker.......................12 Photos by George de la Nuez...............12 Best of Show at the 2024 NPA Grand National............................17 Transylvanian Double Crested Tumbler by Colton Friedel.............18 Veterinary Viewpoints 3: Importance of Having a Post-show Plan by Tim England DVM..........................20 Origins And Development Of The LFCL Tumbler by Ron Teixeira. ...................................23 Back to the Source – Middle Eastern Pigeon Club’s Grand Journey by Natalia Bogado................................24 Almondated #1 2024 – Purebred Pigeon by Ken Davis........................................32 50 Years with My Family of Rollers Article and photos by John Johnson......44 Tony Patti - In Memoriam............................................................46 Cover Contact information Bill Griebel griebel@att.net 626-290-0038 Photo by Layne Gardner