Dateline: January 8, 2009

Stock show to be held Saturday

By MaryRuth Bishop, County Agent

The Donley County Livestock Board will be hosting the 2009 Stock Show this Saturday, January 10.

Youth from Donley County 4-H, Hedley Future Farmers of America (FFA), and Clarendon Future Farmers of America will compete for top honors in Lambs, Goats, Heifers, Steers, Gilts, and Barrows. The stock show will be held at the community center beginning at 8:00 a.m. with the lamb show and progressing through the day.

A concession stand will offer burgers, sandwiches, sodas and candy for everyone with the funds going into the buyers’ club. The buyers club is made up of individuals who have donated money to help support youth during the sale.

If you are interested in donating to the buyers club, please contact a member of the Livestock Board or any stock show participant. For donations of over $100, you will receive a Buyers Club cap. All money given to the buyers club is used to support the stock show participants.

The stock show sale will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a free BBQ meal for parents, buyers, and exhibitors. Following the meal will be the presentation of showmanship awards for senior and junior levels in each animal division. The sale will conclude the evening.

4-H and FFA Clubs do more than teach young people how to raise and tend animals. Through the animal project, they learn the importance of agriculture, keeping records, nutrition, and responsibility. Club members learn how to conduct business meetings, participate in various programs, and become an active member of their community. This can have an impact on the rest of their lives as well as our communities. The 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) complement each other by offering the opportunity for members to develop lifelong skills. Please support these youth on Saturday.