Representing Lancaster County in the 4> H dairy judging contest at the Penn State Dairy Exposition were: left to right, Lynn Lancaster County 4-H Team Wins Dairy Judging Contest Gary Pean, newly elected 4-H County Council president, receives the mallet from Peggy Hamilton, past home economics 4-H County Council president. County Council Elects Gory Dean President New officers were elected at the reorganization meeting of the 4-H County Council Monday night at the Farm and Home Center. Elected to serve for the following year were - Gary Dean, Strasburg RDI, president; Cindy Balmer, Latitz RD4, co-president; Ann Spangler, Marietta, corresponding secretary; Roxanne Stein, Mountville, recording secretary; Mike Peifer, Manheim RDI, treasurer; Rob Hess, Strasburg RDI, parliamentarian; Sue Ir- 11 ORGANIC PLANT tlnaaSm food co. } [ ANHYDROUS AMMONIA J PH; 397-5152 win, Lancaster, and Linda Stoltzfus, Mount Joy RDI, public relations. The meeting began with a get to-know-each-other game called “The Whole 4-H You ” The business meeting con cerned the 4-H car wash last week at Wolf Motors; en tertaining an Exchange group from North Carolina, and the 4-H play “Life of the Party” May 26 and 27 at Conestoga Valley High School. The next County Council meeting will be at 8 p.m. June 12 at the Farm and Home Center " ' ~~/A ST* That's what you expect from your herbicide. 2313 NORMAN ROAD LANCASTER, PA. Royer, Robert Hess, Marlene Harbold and Larry Aaron. The team was accompanied by N. Alan Bair, Lancaster County ag agent. Certainly Lasso can be used on both corn and soybeans. Each year the Penn State Dairy Science Club, a student organization at Penn State, holds a dairy judging contest in con junction with its annual Dairy Exposition. 4-H teams as well as FFA teams from all counties of Pennsylvania are invited to judge in the contest in their respective categories This year’s contest, held on May 6, was dominated by the Lancaster County team As was reported by Randy Schultz, contest chairman, at the awards banquet Saturday evening, May 13 at Penn State, the Lancaster County 4-H won their division by a large margin. The team members were: Larry Aaron, Quarryville; Marlene Harbold, Elizabethtown; Lynn Royer, Lancaster; and Robert Hess, Jr., Strasburg. Individual honors went to Marlene Harbold for being high individual in both the Jersey and Brown Swiss breeds. Larry Aaron was second high individual over all in the 4-H contest. Of the twelve 4-H teams par ticipating in this year’s contest, following Lancaster’s team in first place was Mercer County, second, and Lebanon County, third. Lincoln Community 4-H Club Sees Film The monthly meeting of the Lincoln Community 4-H Club was held at the Mt. Airy Fire Hall Tuesday night Kerry Boyd gave a demon stration on “Management of your 4-H Feeder Pigs.” Penn Willow 4-H Holds Clean-Up The Penn Willows 4-H dub held their second monthly meeting Lancaster Farming, Saturday. May 20,1972—27 Lititz-Manheim Holds Box Social The Lititz-Manheim 4-H Club held its third meeting at the Home of Barry Boyd. Candle kits to raise money were distributed and can be picked up by calling Mervin Peifer at 898-7014, or Jacob Fisher at 665-3803. It was decided that the next 4-H Guernsey Club Discuss Dairy Judging The third meeting of the 4-H Guernsey Club was called to order by Dave Bitler, president. Alan Bair, assistant Lancaster County ag agent, discussed the fundamentals of judging dairy cattle. Members of the Club then participated in a practice judging situation of three classes with Mr. Bair as official judge. Chester County Participate State 4-H Capitol Chester County 4-H members were among participants from the 67 Commonwealth counties to call upon area legislators in Harrisburg last week to learn more about the functions of government during State 4-H Capital Days. Those participating in the two day citizenship conference were • Pam Taws, Paoli; Cindy Tompkins, Kennett Square, Dale Nafzinger, Spring City, and 4-H Calendar Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 8 p.m. 4-H Play, “Life of the Party”, Conestoga Valley High School. A film was shown, “Realm of the Wild ” The next meeting will be held June 20 at the Glen Wissler farm, Ephrata RDI News Reporter Andy Augsburger last week. The dub met at the Conestoga Elementary School for a clean-up. AI Goss, Carl Har nish, Mylm Martin and John Walton drove trucks for the Club There were 47 members and eight leaders present. Following the clean-up the Club met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. H. J. Breneisen for a business meeting, to play some games and to have a treat. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9 and will be a talent show. News Reporter Sue Campbell 4-H News Club meeting would be held at the home of Tod Herr, with demonstrations and an ice cream party as activities. After the meeting was ad journed, two skits were given as entertainment and a box social was held. News Reporter Mike Peifer The regular meeting procedures were then held. Mr. Bair stressed the fact that all show animals should have their hooves trimmed and be halter broken early. Refreshments were enjoyed by all. News Reporter Stephen Combs 4-H'ers in Days Daniel Weinstock, Phoemxville. Senators and Representatives were guests of the County delegation at a legislative break fast. 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