Callipyge gene in sheep: blessing or curse in meat
A UC extension article notes Callipyge a dominant gene in sheep, giving large hindquarters and full loins but producing tougher, drier meat. It traces origins to a Dorset ram in the early 1900s and discusses show ring popularity, consumer complaints, and uncertainties about inheritance and management.
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University of California Cooperative Extension Service
Birthday greetings for July list of names
Daily birthday notices greet Verna Carter, Brian Gladden, John Peterson and Doris Unruh on July 19, with other names on July 20 21 and 22. The fragmentary text lists several individuals including Frank Rodriguez Jr Teresa Wolfe Loretta Searcy Marilyn Gerbrandt Bradley Krocker Hazel Nixon Wayne Sherman Sylvia Cummings Stacy Patterson and Walt with no additional details.
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Verna Carter
Brian Gladden
John Peterson
Doris Unruh
Frank Rodriguez, Jr
Teresa Wolfe
Sapey Seviveseal
Beignty
Loretta Searcy
Marilyn Gerbrandt
Bradley Jay Krocker
Hazel Nixon
Wayne Sherman
Sylvia Cummings
Stacy Patterson
Walt
Elks Leader Robert Ashe Attends National Convention
Mr and Mrs Robert Ashe of Wasco Shaffier Elks Lodge attended the 31st National Convention of the Elks in New Orleans July 9 13 Robert Ashe leads Wasco Elks Lodge 2419 He was commended for Elkdom charity work National head Edward J Mahan called Wasco and 2300 local lodges the most important link in Elkdom and service to communities reflecting American Values.
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Wasco-Shaffier Elks Lodge
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New Orleans
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Wasco Elks Lodge
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Community Calendar Local meetings scheduled this week
Kiwanis meet at Vets Hall at 12 p.m. Tuesday July 25 Rotary gathering at Shafter Motel Shafter City Council convenes at City Hall at 7 p.m.
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Minor league ballparks beat major league fun in Columbus and Phoenix
The writer recalls minor league games in Columbus against Ottawa and a Pacific Coast League tilt in Phoenix versus Tucson, noting the play quality is higher at Triple A but the atmosphere can feel flat. A Baltimore visit at Camden Yards shows subdued crowds, while an Newark Ohio Frontier League opener rainout offers a Norman Rockwell moment of kids and parents awaiting better weather. Bill Veeck’s quip about a ballpark without fans echoes the preference for minor league games.
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Columbus Clippers
Ottawa
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Camden Yards
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Zanesville Greys
Independent Frontier League
Newark
Bill Veeck
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
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