Show Millard County Chronicle Cowboy College keeps Millard County informed Several local businesses sponsored Annual Utah Cowboy Col- lege last Friday and Saturday at the Millard County Fair Building in Delta According to Cowboy College Coordinator Michelle Nielsen the seminar was a educational program designed to keep the producers of the beef industry educated in everything affecting their profess ion Nielsen said another goal of the Cowboy College was to help improve the product purchased by consumers She said beef producers are trying to produce a product which is marketable palatable and enjoyable to eat The Cowboy College was sponsored locally by Great Basin Veterinary Services the Millard County Cattlemen’s Association and Millard County Farm Bureau “It's not just a Millard County program" Nielsen said There were speakers and people tending from throughout the state and around the nation Speakers included Don Nelson of Washington State University and Dr Scou Me Gregor of Boise Idaho Me Gregor is known as a consulting veterinarian Me Gregor talked about production costs He said that eight percent of production costs are actually health costs Me Gregor said beef producers need to get the most production out of the least amount of money Nelson told students of the Cowboy College to get into an integrated system where they can raise grow and si aughtcr Sheriff’s Office declares war on vandalism By Derin Phelps Due to an unusually high amount of vandalism in Millard County this summer the Millard County Sheriffs Office is offering a $3000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for numerous attacks on private and public property since spring According to Millard County Sheriff Ed Phillips vandalism has been particularly high on farms and ranches Phillips cited several examples of damage done including shot irrigation lines livestock which has been shot and vandalized farm equipment Phillips said some farmers and ranchers have reported foreign materia such as dirt has been placed into fuel and oil systems of machinery Acts of vandalism have hit the Fillmore and Delta areas equally “It seems to be somewhat scattered and general throughout the county” Phillips said "i There have also been reports of tres- passing on private farms and ranches u well as crop damage Some out buildings have been also been shot Phillips did not report any injuries Captain Robert Dckker of the Sheriffs Office and East Millard County Maintenance workerGary Hone told the Millard County Commission on Monday of several acts of vandalism at the Old Millard County Courthouse in Fillmore and at the Millard County Fairgrounds in Delta Gordon Chatland of the Utah State Parks Department reported to the Fillmore City Council of some minor damage done around the Territorial Statchouse in Fillmore recently “We’re just trying to raise some awareness" said Phillips Phillips urges all Millard County residents to report any and all unusual activity to the sheriff s dispatch center In Fillmore call Call in the Delta area There arc no suspects in the case Phillips said his office has no idea who might be committing these acts of vandalism but they must be stopped He did say there was an arrest earlier this year involving stolen livestock He said the livestock was butchered Phillips said it is not known if the other acts of vandalism are related to the livestock incident “We just want people to respect private property rights and public property" Phillips said Monetary losses since the vandalism began early this spring are estimated at more than $50000 Phillips said this is a low estimate of the losses beef in cooperative situation On Friday college goers attended a grazing land range tour Nielsen said the group drove on a road and compared land owned on one side by the B ureau of Land Management and land owned on the other side of the road by a private beef producer Nielsen said the land owned by the beef producer w as in better shape than the federally owned land She explained her feeling that beef producers take better care of their land because they must use it to make a living Nielsen said the Cowboy College was well attended She said she planned for 75 students but more than 00 people showed up for the two day seminar Several local livestock and agricultural businesses set up booths to sell their wares Nielsen said college planners tried to have allied groups which support the beef industry display their products in the booths Other Friday events included a golf game and a steak fry On Saturday eight different informational seminars were set up after morning presentations by Nelson and Me Gregor In one of the seminars Bob Bagley explained how to merchandise cattle He addressed questions about marketing livestock video auctions auction markets sizes of consignments or the size of an operation the quality and differences in cattle and merchandising livestock for the small operator Bagley said most people told him “I’m small What do I do?" GO There was a lot of talk about video sales Bagley told students the advantages and limitations of video sales versus live auctions He also discussed classifications of livestock such as quality size and condition of animals Bagley said the key to success for the small market operator is to have another job on the side He said it is tough to get started and with current market conditions there is no profit in the livestock market “You have to be a good operator to find a profit in it today" Bagley said In a computer software seminar Brian Healy of ICS Computers discussed the capabilities of computers today the availability of computers and the actual feasibility of computers He talked about what people need and what they don't need Healy said a lot of livestock producers wanted to know about Windows 95 which is a brand new operating system He said Windows ’95 takes over operations of a computer and allows the computer to work more efficiently and faster Other seminars Basic included Skills Computer taught by Hank Nielsen Cindy Gark discussed computer software for the producer and presented a program demonstration There was a seminar on feedlot nutrition supplementamanagement tion and ionofors and implants A wives class on interior decorating was also held WITH A WINNER Subscribe now to the Chronicle Progress! Progress August 24 1995 Page 3 Labor Day Travels may result In three fatalities 'I 4 - Mountain men watch as Diane Talbot tries her hand at knife throwing Muzzleloaders shoot brings out mountain men and women By Derin Phelps shooters from Millard County and the surrounding area were out in force last Thursday Friday and Saturday for the Sunset Canyon Muzzleloaders Silver Shoot in the mountains above Meadow According to Kevin Edwards of the Sunset Canyon there were close to 200 people at the three day event including spectators Along with shooting competition there were knife throwing contests and a variety of booths decorated in 1830’s mountaineer styles Those involved with the shoot competed in shotgun and pistol events There were paper target events and clay pigeon shoots Hawk and knife throwing were also popular among visitors According to Diane Talbot with the Sunset Canyon Muzzleloaders people participated from several different clubs around the state She said most were attracted to the competition traders and the camaraderie She said she talked to people from as far away as Provo and Mesquite Nevada Talbot said the atmosphere of the event reflects conditions of 1830's Trappers' Rendezvous There are between 40 and 50 members of the Sunset Canyon Muzzleloaders Club in Millard County The club is open to men women and families of all ages First second and third place winners of the Silver Shoot receive silver coins “We’ve spent $1000 on silver coins" Talbot said Ten year old Jimmy Levi of Meadow showed participants at the shoot that age is not a factor in the competition Levi took first place in the 16 and under category He has been shooting for two years As part of the shoot a Dutch Oven Breakfast was served sponsored by the Millard County Centennial Committee All money raised from the breakfast went to the Centennial Committee Three Utahns may die in motor vehicle crashes this Labor Day weekend according to Utah Safety Council estimates Last year four people died in crashes during the holiday The summer's traditional “last weekend" officially begins at 6:00 pjn and ends at 1:59 Friday September pm Monday September 4 The Utah Council offers the Safety following driving tips to help you travel safely during the holiday: Never drink and drive Although the legal limit in Utah is 08 the consumption of any alcohol can hinder your response time and your judgement About 25 of all auto fatalities in Utah are alcohol related Always wear your safety belt and make sure all passengers wear theirs Children should be safely seated in properly installed and approved child safety seats Over 100 Utahns each year can be saved if safety belts and child safety scats are used properly and consistently Allow plenty of travel time and do not speed even if you arc behind schedule Speed is the number one factor associated with traffic fatalities It is better to arrive late than not at all Have your vehicle inspected and tuned before any long trips Pay special attention to the brakes tires and cooling system Clean headlights and windshield side as well as outside During long trips fight driver fatigue by stopping every 90 minutes to rest eat light meals exercise and rotate drivers If you are driving alone and feel sleepy stop and get rest If you would like a free brochure on driving safely this summer call the Utah or Safety Council at (801) outside the Salt Lake area at THIS SPACE SELLS! 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