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Show Trirr1- -' i Around the Countu Summit County Beef Bifg Rodeo Scheduled in Producers Launch New CoaCvdCe June 1 Beef Fresh Way of Selling Beef generates more sales, than any other product hi the fresh meat case. But consumers are still confused by many of todays beef products. In fact, research has found that 32 percent of shoppers frequently have trouble locating a certain beef item. If they are unable to find what they want, 12 percent of those shoppers won t buy any meat at alL Summit . . County beef producers plan to increase beef sales and reduce meat . case confusion with a revolutionary program that makes fresh beef easier to shop for and prepare. Developed after four years of consumer research, the checkofifunded Beef Made Easy program reorganizes the fresh beef section by cooking method. "This is more inline with how consumers think about meal preparation, says Brent Thnner, Executive Director of the Utah Beef Council. "Lack of cooking knowledge prevents many consumers from buying a broader range of beef products. The program addresses these simple cooking instructions so consumers can see how to prepare any given fresh beef item. Beef in Minutes signage also helps designate a section for convenient beef items, such as beef kabobs. premarinated products, and mkrowaveable beef entrees. In the more than 60 stores where the "Beef Made Easy program has been implemented, there has already been a change b the way consumers shop for beet One store saw a 4.1 beef pounds percent increase moved during the fust month erf use, compared to the same month one year before. Another showed a 7.9 percent increase ta beef pounds sold. Meat managers noticed an increase b sab of beef cuts that had not been strong sellers before. "They also noticed a decrease b the number of consumer questions, especially about roasts, adds Thnner. b "The program helped customers make faster purchase decisions, which b critical given todays time-press-ed lifestyles. is- sues by grouping beef products into eight cooking method categories: oven roasts, pot roasts, steaks for braising, steaks for grillingbroiling, steaks for marinating, steaks for sautebg, beef for stewing and beef for stirfrying. Colotooded signs and rail strips separate the eight categories, making them easier for consumers to find. In addition, onpack labels provide Thrmcr believes the "Beef Made Easy approach will have a positive impact for consumers and beef producers alike. "If consumers know at the point of purchase exactly how to prepare any fresh beef item. Turner says, they will have more confidence b their cooking skills and be more inclined to expand the number and types of beef products they buy at the supermarket Summit County residents are invited to attend a Bike Rodeo on Tuesday, June 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, at the North Summit football field parking lot. The safety course will consist of six stations where participants of all ages will be tested on balance, agility, circling, hand signals, etc. Participants should bring their own bike and helmet Participants may team up with a prize drawing. Thu Bike Rodeo The first two cars of a ten car train bto Heber City on May 26 bound for the Heber Valley Railroad. They will be carried into trucks from town on heavy-haColorado. The train, recently purchased by the railroad, has been b more than 30 motion pictures over its 92 year history and when completely assembled b Heber City, it will consist of ten railroad cars and an oper set will be rolling ul Pick up toothbruah Unncmw cap b sponsored by Summit Program (NSSP). ating steam locomotive. The Heber YUley Railroad currently has four operating locomotives, three are diesel and one steam powered engine. In the past, the steamer; engine No. 618, wu taken out of service during the wbter for routine mabtenance. Now, accord-b- g to Craig Lacey, Executive Director for the railroad, the trains can be operated with steam year round. sored by WalMart, BcU Sports. Inc, SAFE KIDS National ths BranswickMoagoose, rtmpeiga, and Fisher-Pric- e, A Johnson Johnson. 783-43- 336-322- Dispatcher 61 1 Summit County b currently recniltlng for a hi time Dispatcher 1. Performs a variety of working level technical duties involving ths uta of radk) equipment to dspatch various smergency response agendas, Including: county sheriff, police, (be animal control, fish 8 Qame and smergency medical personnel In response to a variety of county and community emergency and assistance calls. Minimum QuaMcaHons: Graduation from high school and one year of experience performing related duties. Must successfully complete dbpatch certification school, BC1 Technical Operator Class and become certified as an Emergency Medial Dispatcher within 12 months of hbe date. Salary Range: $9.99 $13.95ihr. Summit County b a drug free workand random drug testing. AppNcant place conducting must submit a Summit County Application. For an appfcation and copy of a job description please contact Personnel at (438) 336-326Please send application to: Summit County Personnel, P.O. Boa 128, CoaMIe, Utah 64017. Summit County b an EO.E Employer. Closing Data: Friday; June 11, 1999 at 8.00pm Hollow (Hoytsville). Canned Jars, fishing Books equipment-boatinboating stove, fridge, more. g, Kems-dothe- s, 20 -- The Rocky Mountain School of May Baseball announces annual Super League, 15-1- 6 year olds 20 games, will run May 20. For information, call (435) tool kits, pumps, locks, gloves, and horns. The Rally for Bike Safety b spon- Tht Summit County Board of Commlaalonars May 28 thru May 31 200 Cottonwood Lana Top of the HiO in Dog Bruah up Bruah down Rlnao t's is currently seeking individuals to serve on the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission. Interested applicants must be a resident of Eastern Summit County tar at least one year. Letters of Interest may be sent to the Summit County Commission Office, P.O. Box 128, CoaMIe, UT 84017. 0 or tXL 3220. For further information contact Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, June 8, 1888. Yard Sala: Hold toothbruah Squomzo tube The event will end with s prize dnwbg for sU participants. Prizes will include a new bike, helmets, Rally for Bike Safety, scheduled for May 15, has originally been rescheduled due to snow. The event b now stated for Saturday, June 5, from 10 am. to 12 noon, at the Kimball Junction WalMart The event will include bike maintenance checks, helmet inspections, and a realistic, onbike safety course for kids and their parents. Participants should bring their own bike and helmet Wal-Mar- Old Train Cars To Arrive in Heber City Calendar of Events 25-Ju- Rescheduled Health County North the and by Department Summit National Student Safety the ti Bike Safety Rally partner to compete for prizes, or simply ride through the course to improve their skills. AU participants will be abb to sign a safety pledge, making them eligibb for the random freezer-generator.mu- ch ! ly I Henefer Celebration 25-Ju- ly 753-566- May 28, 1999 The Summit County Bee Page A4 2. r May 28, 29 & 31 (Fri., Sat. & Sun.) Annual Memorial Day Baseball Tournament, sponsored by Rocky Mountain School of Baseball in Bountiful and Farmington. Open tournament v-- 11-- u, for 6 age divisions: 12-- u, 13-- u, 14-and 6. Four games plus championship. For more information, call Dennis 0, u, 15-1- May 29 (Saturday) .. Oakley Rodeo Qneen Contest Contest for Summit County residents 15 and older. Pick up entry applications at Oakley City Hall, or contact Jean Woolstenhulme, 0. (435) Applications due May 21. June 5 (Saturday) Anyone interested in having a food booth at Demo Derby in conjunction with Fishing Derby and Balloon Fest. Qll Marcie Palmer (435) 1. r - ' .Now ; ri me July 3, 1999 A 80-- (435)753-566- 1 : js the tjme to plan to celebrate the 4th of July in Henefer. Another exciting and fun-fill- celebration has been planned for this year! ed FEATUBEPATTRAcITOHS; 783-575- 7:00 AALVv in: ta main: '! 336-239- 1 (Bikes sod Hikes are alt welcome.) Bike-A-T- Wzlk-A-Tfc- vJ - Ladksaad Gents, o . Wslk-A-Tb- Bike-A-Th-oo THERMO SIDING, DESIGNERS Our Goal Is To Make ,AA Pet of The Week Your Home Hay RMm Ceremom V 8::15 AM FktaMci.WMBw A Si4ir Patio Doran Soffit, Boys and Girls VRegistntiQo for prize drraringit 7:00 Linf starts at 7:15 s.i sad Braakferi $suuge. Eggs,' Pancakes, Hashbrownrniit, and Drinks. FamDy'$1100,Siae$4XO,;ChQdrea8aBdaadert3.00 The Pride of the Neighborhood Ucanood Contractor 25 Wan Exporionco FREE EaSmoto Financing . t?l V S Offico (Ml) MoMo (501) 11:00 AM. 9 UdO PAt 580-785- -I Childrens Gained & VUleyball This week the Summit County Animal Shelter has a number of pets to chooee from Including male St Bernard 1684 Abo available are Zippy and Rocko, two heeler mixes. Both are la need of new homes and are great family pets. Both have aU of their shots. Zippy b spayed and Rocko b neutered. They are aaimab 1653 & 1654. In addition, we have a female back bb 1700 and a nine month old female heeler mb 1613. In the cat department, we have a female white cat 1582, a mafe black and white tabby cat 1688, a female Siamese cat 1687, a white and gray female cat 1702, and a female black kitten 1693. Other aaimab will become avaUabie soon, so come to the shelter and see what loving pets we have to offer; The hiking season b npoa ns and we would like to remind you that responsible dog ownership includes consideration fur others. Keeping your dog leashed and cleaning up after it go a long way to making traib pleasant experience for alL Already, we have had compbiats regarding Inconsiderate iadlviduab on the rail trail who let their dogs roam bto private yards nearby. Please be a good neighbor and considerate trail user; The shelter Is located at 1745 South, HoytsviUe Road In Wanship. Hours ere Monday through Friday from 2 pm. until 6 pm., and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 3 pm. If you need more specific directions, or have any questions, please call us at 649-544-9. STATE OF UTAH ADVERTISEMENT FOR SPACE Hn SWi UMh. DMAaa oT FkUMm oT 120 PM. 3J0PM. lilEHIOWO(ii X0O Tucaday. pja. propoaol by I 8. 1999. SfUlminM mi fan praptMlt m ivMbMt d DMmoo at Ftdtaia Fug Mma nqml ComctiM mi A met Office Spot far At WlflKVOI 3wrMi -- f la Craa potxtq Race - R5dtbGmnnds $100 entrance fee Cbtilad Kirt Richilb33-411- 8 Dt 6 JO PM. Must be a Hr anuNPEna Entertainment: Cn raw IUe Uqr Km. A M w40b kanra 600 No mi 1400 AM It PM: Call: n AND SUBMITTAL FOAMS 336-568-6, or 336-582-9 ItiBrey 10:00 PM. Fireworks ROMi FacttMa GrawAea A Mbnmbnbm 41 10 Sum Okie tBAMba Sail LataCky. Utat Mil) I Prices: $6.00 per person Bring chain ttMantott to ait on for the cntertainmcitf witfc it nm nmirnrirT ruAflt obtain nusnancATioM aT 336-562-5, 8ty(30) r DMAs ! Ike Cadillacs acapclla TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY JUNE 29TH WtOtfa LEMCmOElEASL Fhe V. jars and older Rib Eve Steak Dinner AMOUNT OF SPAOi: Aumnairaaly 4.113 UKADOL Sl! 7- 1 mb-Mi-g oo EOEDESE4CL m OS fee W 2:00 PM. J Several Grafts and Commercial Booths will be set up. Please contact Kay Dearborn at 336-562-5 , AC SOSSSSwmfti Hmtftr Rodeo Gtwadr K (801)138-34)- ' k. .! . .A i 8.1 , POOR CO |