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Show I I 2 -- THE CACHE CITIZEN, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15, 1973 Chief, Smithfield Parade Horse, Dies Wdtk Jfoteel by Diane and Barbara Hide Dear D and B: How long does it take to get through vet school and where can I go? My job has been liquidated by the budget cutback and I would like to become a veterinarian if I can. P.G. Tremonton. Dear P.G.: You did not say what kind of education you have at the present time, but generally the average veterinarian attends about 8 years of college altogether. There is a shortage of doctors of veterinary medicine. The years of study necessary to obtain a D.V.M. degree seem forbidding, but few professions offer the versatility and satisfaction that veterinary medicine does. It can be outdoor work or indoor work, however you wish to specialize, but so long as there are animals in the service of man you will never be out of a job! Most people think of veterinarians as the men and women who have a private practice treating farm animals and domestic pets. In truth, however, only half of the nations veterinarians are in private practice, and only one percent specialize in horses. There are many veterinarians in the army and air force, in medical research projects, employed in civilian public health and research positions, in the space program, and in the teaching profession. The pharmaceutical and livestock feed industries need more vets, as do our zoos, racetracks, large feedlots, ranches, farms, and poultry operations. Many commercial meat producing firms hire their own veterinarians, as do many of the larger horse operations. With the pleasure horse population exploding, there is a particular need for equine practitioners. Because veterinary schools are better equipped and better staffed than ever before, they are The superior graduation superbly trained beterinarians. curriculum and improved facilities of veterinary schools contributes to the making of fine equine practitioners, if the student is so disposed to specialize in horses. If you want to know more about this profession and what is involved in earning a D.V.M., write: The American Veterinary Medical Association, 600 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605; or The American Animal Hospital Association, P.O. Box 1304, Elkhart,- Indiana 46514. The Department of Veterinary Science at Utah State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in veterinary medicine, which includes a three year curriculum, requirements for in some one and graduation, veterinary school. year Utah nearest schools that grant DVM degrees: Veterinary University of California at Davis; Colorado State University at Fort Collins; Texas A & M at College Station; and the Washington State University at Pullman. Hie state of Utah gives five scholarships per year to students going to Veterinary schools. Each scholarship is worth 84000 per year for the duration of training. Financing is available for college through some banks under a federally insured student loan program. If you are serious someone will take a chance on you. A never drops out of school for lack of money. For an accurate portrayal of modern veterinarian schooling, the University of California at Davis has a color, sound movie available entitled A Degree of Importance for showing to youth r and adult groups. (GOT A HORSE PROBLEM? Write Diane or Barbara, or both in care of this newspaper.) er Around And About Benson Day by Alice Cardon Mrs. Mr. and Joyner Lofthouse spent a long weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. They returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Jeannine Munk ente- Chiefs story began over Thursday evening, guests included the following members of the Chere Ami Club: Mrs. Zona Balls, Mrs. Lois Petersen, Mrs. Lois W. Ballard, Mrs. Lois H. Ballard, Mrs. Colene Lindley, Mrs. Joyce Pitcher, Mrs. Anna Mae Snow, Mrs. Sharlene Cardon, Mrs. Alice Cardon; and special guest, Mrs. Roberta Hoffman. A delicious by Sybil Packer n A figure as and d as any in Smithfield will be missing from this years well-know- well-love- annual Health Parade. rtained Chief, the beautiful, bay bally gelding owned by Bowers Forrester, is dead. For 18 years, Chief delighted hundreds of parade spectators with his high stepping prance before his familiar four wheel block buggy. Many remember when he and Bowers bore the flag at the head of the 1955 Health Day Parade. high-spirite- d, luncheon was served, twenty five years ago when Sam Hyman moved to Smithfield from Bear Lake bringing with him a mare with foal. The foal was first purchased by Ralph Tarbet, later sold to Lorin Low and finally to Bowers, who paid 8125 for the then old horse in 1952. Bowers remembers Chief d and hard to as handle at first bul with care high-spirite- and training he became a valuable animal. In addition to his parade appearances, Chief won some fame in local racing circles. In 1956 and again in 1967 Chief won a first-plac- e ribbon as part of a team in barrel racing competition held by the Northern Utah Riding Club Association. The Forresters also display many second and third place ribbons won by Chief in competition. Though never trained as a cutter racer, Chief was used as a starter for many years before the Smithfield gates were built. Chief eventually did enter a race in 1968 when Bowers remakred that a particular team with a season-lon- g losing streak was so bad it could be beaten even by Chief and Sparky, another horse owned by the Forresters. The date was set and the next week Chief and Sparky proved their owners faith as they defeated the experienced team. Harnessed to a plow, Chief earned his keep, one-hor- se at her home last Chief, well-love- d Forrester. parade veteran, owned by Bowers of town meant a buggy ride in carefully marching up and the summer, a sleigh ride in the down the rows of pole beans in winter with Chief in the the Forresters garden led by harness. their son, Jim. Chief, who would have been He also, carried 25 many years old this summer, was hunters into the mountains,in part of the family to the past hunting seasons. Fourteen Forresters, a tradition to head of elk and forty head of parade-goer- s and a personality deer have been hauled from in his own right to all who knew the mountains by Chief. For many years, a visit to the Forresters for young folks, old folks and visitors from out UTAH IDAHO GRAIN EXCHANGE Closing Quotations Wheat, delivered Ogden Truck .Bids No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 No. 1 Noi 1 No. 2 NA Red Ord. Protein Red 10 Protein Red 11 Protein Red 12 Protein Red 13 Protein White Wheat 11 W. Barley, 46 or B NA NA 2 ; 22 2:27 NA 3:25 PRICES DELIVERED OGDEN FARMERS EXCHANGE SMITHFIELD, .,s games were played. The Cub Scouts will hold their annual blue and gold banquet tonight at the ward cultural hall. All cub scouts and their parents are urged to attend. Mr. Pond Reese has been called to teach the Gospel Essentials class in Sunday Gospel Doctrine class which has been taught by Mr. Reese. Mrs. Zella Beutler is at home after a brief stay in the Logan hospital last weekend. She is reported to be improving. Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Falslev Ballroom Feb. 8th. Primary officers and teachers conducted a very successful fun raising children's Hospital Penny Parade. They met at the church house Wednesday afternoon and then each visited their assigned group of homes. They wish to express their gratitude were among the many who attended the annual scout for all the generous conat the USU Union tributions which they received. ban-qu- et I have several Buyers interested in the Smithfield area. If you are interested please contact.' Call LEON HILLYARD For Full Details and App. to See At 563-58- Glenn P. Baugh Co., Inc. 8EALTOS-REA- L ESTATE SALES 752-857- 1 314 North Main C AIMW New from 1973 carpet market All New Look & Styles Special Yarn Colors SPECIAL PRICES Lees - Mohawk - Royalweave other lines MODERN BUILDERS SUPPLY 4th South - Smithfield, Utah Lru February 16th - 17th and 19th OpEN(g)AM Mens Double Knits PANTS $9. 100 Polyester 88 -- pr. Reg Price to $15. MENS JARMAN DRESS OXFORDS Reg Price $12. TO $17. THIS SALE $7. 50 BARGAINS MENS cam- paign for the Primary ONE CARLOAD 36 W. 563-62- 15 Mr. Val Johnson will be the new instructor for the and of his feats. Chief is dead but he will long live in the memory of those who knew and loved him. School. -- pr- FOR 3 BIG DAYS & BOYS WINTER COATS ON SALE SALE Fri - Sat - Mon PKIAISTr $ SMITHFIELD UTAH |