A bovine time: 4-H fair life showing cows

LAWRENCE COUNTY – A trip through the 4-H Lawrence County Fair cow barn will have you meeting an array of people busy with caring for their animals and enjoying the summer fun.

Shannon Graves spent a good while with Casen Spires, 12, showing him the ropes about showing cattle for the fair. She guided him through the steps involved in proper form, with a helpful and bright demeanor. Their small audience watched from the side as tips were given and practiced.

Addison Hicks, 10, and her grandmother Judy Cummins washing Wyatt.

Judy Cummins, of Fort Wayne, helped her grand-daughter Emma Spires wash the calf she showed this year, “Wyatt”, an adorable little guy who didn’t seem to be having as good a time as they were.

“She’s really teaching me a lot of new things,” said Judy of Emma, who was doing most of the task herself. Both seemed to be enjoying the time together, and the fun of the fair.