Next week, Drumheller and District 4-H members will be showing off their prized steers, cows, and calves in the annual show and sale on Monday, June 3.
    The animals are lovingly raised by the 4-H members, who are only 9 to 18-years-old. Liam McDougald, a 14-year-old, five year member of the Delia 4-H Beef Club shared what it takes to be a member of 4-H.
    The most important quality is commitment.
    “To do show days, you have to have 75 per cent committment to your club in meetings and projects. It takes a lot of work to get your animals set and tamed,” said McDougald.

Liam McDougald, a fifth year member of the Delia 4-H Beef Club, will be presenting four different animals this year at the annual Drumheller and District 4-H Show and Sale on Monday, June 3. McDougald explains 4-H takes commitment, but is more than worth it for the memories and friends you make along the way.

    McDougald is passionate about his animals and is showing four different animals this year. In the female show, he is presenting his heifer, Amy Rose, and his cow/calf pair Janet and Ty.
    In the steer show, McDougald will be bringing in Rex, a Red Angus Simmental cross.
    There are also several different competitions to prepare for.
    “I’m doing confirmation, which is how good is he. Then I’m doing grooming, which is clipping, combing, and sprays to make him look presentable. Then there’s showmanship. It’s how you perform in the ring, like using your stick to lead him and set his legs,” said McDougald. “A lot of time and effort goes into grooming and getting your calf ready for showing. I especially like grooming my animals. This year I’m hoping to place in grooming and showmanship.”
    He is not the only member of his family to be a part of 4-H. All three children of Koren and Brad McDougald are currently in or will soon be starting 4-H.
    Perhaps one of the most important aspects of being a 4-H member is meeting new friends.
    “I’ve met so many new people through 4-H, in show days and exchanges. It’s great,” said McDougald.

    The third annual Beard Bros. auction, dubbed Beards and Bands, is going under the clippers on June 1 at Kaleidoscope Theatre.
    The evening will have the famous beard auction, where people can purchase the rights to give one of the Bros. a haircut they’ll never forget.
    Proceeds from the auction will go towards former Drumheller Composite High School student and two-time cancer survivor Vince Rovere’s Relay for Life efforts.
    “Basically, just after High School and then a few years later he survived through cancer twice. He’s campaigned as much as he can ever since,” said Eric Neuman, who is organizing the event.

Eric Neuman (left), Chris Capobianco, and Ramon Nagesan, with fellow Beard Bros. Phil Wolters and Dan Lambert will let their beards and hair be the canvas for the upcoming Beards and Bands on June 1 at Kaleidoscope Theatre. Proceeds from the event will go towards former Drumheller Composite High student and two time cancer survivor Vince Rovere.

    Each participant will sport their new style for 24 hours after the event.
    “We’re planning on doing something, like grocery shopping or going to the bar to make people aware of what’s going on,” said Neuman.
    After so long with the beard, some of the Beard Bros. are looking forward to being clean shaven.
    “I can’t wait. Especially on hot days, my face heats up and remains insulated most of the night,” said Neuman. “I have more beard than most men my age, so people were more enticed to feel it or comment on it.”
    Neuman is being joined by Chris Capobianco, Phil Wolters, Ramon Nagesan, and Dan Lambert. Neuman has been preparing for the shave for months.
    “I’ve been growing my beard since September 4,” said Neuman. “It’s an extra large canvas this year.”