Ernie Frey # {Continued from Page Al) After the climatic ex citement and picture taking subsided, a teary eyed Ernie told reporters, “I’m very happy.” Road Runner, Ernie | Frey's State Farm Show had been chosen ias Chiamna Field Day Champion m August and Lancaster County’s roundup champion m November. According to Fred Frey, Ernie’s uncle, Road Runner is an Angus x Chiamna. It was born m May 1978 on the ALPINE Balanced formula of trace elements Immediate availability of nutrients A neutral chlorine free product will not rust or corrode equipment January Base Price $2.45 Delivered Volume Discounts MERVIN M. 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Although hs does not reside on a farm, Ernie’s interest in beef cattle and 4- H began at a young age. Ernie made frequent visits to his cousins’ neighboring farm. As his cousins helped LIQUID PLANT FOOD 9-18-9 Starter 10-7-7 Foliar Feed NEUHAUS’ES INC. RD2, York, PA 1-83 Loganville Ext 3 717 428-1953 or 235-1306 SHOTZBERGER’S EQUIPMENT Elm, PA 717-665-2141 with the farm chores, so did Ernie. When they joined 4-H, so did Ernie. In preparing for the State show, Ernie walked Road Runner a mile or more each day. He also combed and brushed the steer. The large arena was not new to Ernie. Last year he showed the reserve heavyweight champion. In 1979, his 4-H steer was chosen as the reserve champion in the medium weight competition. But to Christian Herr, the large arena steer show was a new experience. He and his family are better known as Dorset sheep exhibitors. In fact, Christian won a market lamb class cham pionship earlier on Thur sday. The son of Robert and Betty Herr, Christian is a senior and FFA member at Garden Spot High School. His FFA projects have in cluded sheep and swine. This year he decided he want to learn more about beef. His father humorously commented, “Christian has always been the black sheep of the family,” because he favors swine and beef showing over exhibiting sheep. Christian and his father traveled to the Rally Farms in Millbrook, N.Y. Christian, himself, chose the Farm Show’s reserve champion when it weighed only 300 pounds. “I like the Houston Oilers football team, so I named the Now, at a practical price, John Deere 40- to 80-hp tractors deliver higher performance and greater endurance You're after the most tractor for your money. So come in and check over John Deere 40-, 50, 60-, 70- and SO-hp tractors for real value They're loaded with standard features: power steering (hydrostatic on 80-hp 2940); hydraulic brakes, 3-point hitch, and PTO. 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He shows a flair for business already. The Blue Ball National Bank lent Christian the money to purchase Houston, interest free. In addition to the grand and reserve steer cham pionships, Lancaster County showed the champion and reserve trios. Seth Gruber of New Tripoli had the lightweight cham pion while Deb Krause took reserve honors. In the mediumweight competition, Fritz Frey of Quarryville took the championship. The light heavyweights were controlled by Tim Hess, another Lancaster County champion; and Janice Kaylor of Dauphin County. Both the champion and reserve of the entire show came from the heavyweight class. The junior showmanship contest was held im mediantly following the beef show. Diane Krause, R 3 Slatmgton, the grand championship m the contest, while Wayne Hess of R 1 Conestoga'took the reserve honors. A complete list of the show results, champions, and M.S. YEARSLEY & SONS West Chester PA 215-696-2990 AGWAY INC. 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