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Show Beef project brings benefits to local 4-H- by Blaine Junes USU Extension Agent er k. There is enjoyment satisfaction from participating in the beef project. So says Darin Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. William D. (Bill) Howard ofNephi. Darin has been active beef program in the for six years. During that time, he has shown a total of 26 steers in junior livestock shows in Cedar City, Spanish Fork, Delta, Richfield, Tooele, and Nephi. He has had the grand champion steer in three of these shows and has placed third in three other shows. In 1978, he placed second in the beef carcass contest sponsored by the East Juab r I and 4-- H V r 4-- Cattlemens County Association. Last year he placed fourth in that competition. He has won 56 E. Center St. Nephi, Utah V' i Darin Howard and his father, William D. Bill" Howard, prepare steer for livestock show. speaks well for his in- Darin has gained conterest and dedication to siderable self esteem and these steers and to their success from parcare and management. ticipating in the project and in showing Financially, the young and fitting the animals. young Mr. Howard has received more than just trophies from his projects, however. He has learned a lot about animals and how to take care of them. He has also learned responsibility; how to select the right kind of calves; how to figure, balance, and mix their rations; how to fit and show the calves; and about the economic decisions of the cattle cattleman has done alright. He has lost money on a few of his very easy to lose money on cattle production. Darin and his dad both told me that they have learned that it takes considerable money to buy the calves and to purchase the feed and other supplies and equipment needed to raise them. If a cattleman buys a calf when the purchase price is too high, sells it when the price is too low, or is not careful how he ' feeds and cares for it, his profit can go down the business. Calves are purchased drain. as much as ten months Darins experience ahead of the shows, and with livestock shows while they require attenlivepoints out what tion for the whole stock projects can do for period, during the young people. While we last six months they call the shows livestock need an average of two shows, in reality they are hours per day per calf. youth shows. The kids Darin has to be there just need animals to get each morning and even- into the show ring. ing to take care of them. Darins father says 4-- ten-mont- h The young Mr. Howard has learned about calf selection. You dont take just any old calf and make a champion out of it, Darin said. You have to learn to select the right kind of calf and give it the right kind of care and Fishing Darin has learned the last point the hard way. He has a calf at present that has never gentled down and he will probably not be able to enter it in a show. If he cant show it, he will lose money on it this year. Darin, however, has never had any animals get sick or die. This LUNCH MEAT The young live-stockma- n admits, however, that he still is anxious each time he enters the show ring. He fears he says something w Buy Two that ill go wrong that he will goof some place. He also says it is difficult to part with or and get the Third One the steers after getting to know them so well. Following high school, Darin plans to serve as an LDS missionary and then to complete college. He says he will then pursue a career in livestock FREE!!!! production. School from page one school board election. Districts one, two, and three will elect board members at the time of the general election in November. Agreed to grant high school credit for schooling completed in the summer program at Snow College. Approved an application for a grant to provide extra help for the "gifted and talented at the Juab Middle School. Decided that there will be no high school work-educatio- Pierce Sliced - 1 Great lb. CHUCK 89,? Morell BACON Cen,er Cu' POT ROAST H(l) POT ROAST I0. Round Bone lb. 98,? 89,? FRANKS Penny Wise - 1 lb. BOLOGNA FISHERMAN SPECIALS between December 24 and 29, 1980 in order to give students, advisors, and coaches a Christmas break. Called for bids on the Yuba Reservoir Low water years and water level fluctuations in the past have drastically affected this popular Juab County recreation reservoir. Gill-ne- t studies have all indicated a nose dive in the fish populations. Predictions are for a slow season until further action can be taken to restore this important home. The bid opening date is June 18, 1980. The minimum bid is $18,300. Approved the use of Mts school buses by the Nephi First and Third MARSHMELLOWS fishery. - 7 $1 19 STEAK n From page three this stream, but it has not yet been planted. High water conditions will make fishing difficult, say division personnel. handling. Buddig - 2.5 oz. 4-- fitting and steers, but has made a profit on the rest. On one showmanship trophies. I just like handling of the grand champions and working with the he sold he made $500. calves, Darin told me. As any cattleman will "I like to watch them tell you, though, it is settle down and grow The Friendly Service . numerous and develop. New Store Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. closed Sunday trades class building LDS Wards. Reviewed the budget and approved expenditures for May. The 5 Times-New- s Nephi, Utah May 29, 1980 Bandaids Brand - 30's 8 Kraft 7 39,? 3 oz. Reg. $1.99 - Western Family $1.79 ICE CHESTS . $1 29 $1 79 2 lb. $149 LICORICE VELVETA - - BEEF JERKY Family Mix lb. 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