Note: The following was received from Reg´s father on July 27, 2000:

Hello everyone

We just finished up with the Lassen County Fair and as usual it was l
ong, hot and dry. Both Ryan and Reggie had market steers in 4-H this y
ear - each showing 2 steers apiece. It was Ryan´s 3rd year and Reggie´
s 1rst year and both boys did real well. But this year Reggie was th
e bread winner. He took top honors with his steer Slap-Jack (GRAND CHA
MPION). I believe this is a first for the Wemple family here in Lasse
n County. His steer weighed 1190 lbs and the Mallery family from the n
ew ST Francis Champion Steak House bought his steer for $8.00/lb. We w
ere all very excited about his beginners luck ( Reg worked real hard w
ith his steer all winter long). So next time your in town give the ste
ak house a try. Talk to you all later.

Keith