York 4-H Beef Club honors accomplishments
BY PATRICIA A. GREEK
Staff Correspondent
HANOVER The annual
York County Baby Beef 4-H
Banquet was held Saturday
at the Orangeville Fire Hall,
Hanover. Mistress of
Ceremonies for the evening
was Brenda Werner, past
President of the club
The meal was of course,
beef. The steer used was
raised and shown by Gary
Growl, Airville.
As the evening continued,
Brenda Walter, past Vice-
President, current President
of the club recognized the
1979 buyers of club mem
bers’ steers. Heading the list
was Spangler and Sprenkle,
York, represented by Loren
Betters. They purchased
seven steers last year
1 The Rate of Gain Contest
was won this year by Andy
Smith. Andy’s Angus steer
gained an average of 3,082
pounds per day in 206 days.
Second was a tie between
Nancy Townsend and Gretta
Gross Nancy’s Simmental
Cross and Gretta’s Angus
both gained an average of
2.912 pounds per day.
Awards were presented by
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the Roll Call Award This
award is based on how well
each member gives an
impromptu presentation. An
average score of 4.5 resulted
in a three way first place tie
between Emily, Robert
Livingston and Christine
Shive
William Wise, Hanover,
swept the York Fair in 1979
by winning the Grand
Championships for both the
Showmanship and Fitting
Contests. He received a
rotating trophy for his fine
efforts.
Dave Wise, also of
Hanover, received a trophy
for being Reserve Champion
Showman and Champion
Sr Fitter at the 1979 York
Fair.
The York County 4-H
Meats Judging Team took
top honors at the State Days
Competition in August
Team members swept the
individual competition by
taking the top four spots.
Robert Livingston, Dover,
took the prestigious top
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honor. Second was Jonathan
Miller, Seven Valleys, third,
William Wise, Hanover and
fourth went to Leßoy
Bowles, Red Lion.
Traveling to the National
Contest at the American
Livestock Exposition in
Kansas City, the York team
represented Pennsylvania
quite well When all the
scores were tallied, the team
placed eighth. In individual
competition, Leßoy Bowles
placed ilth overall.
Coaches for this com
petent team were Richard
Beck, Peggy Brown, and
Kathy Sunday. Members of
the team were presented
with an American Royal
Certificate of Merit and a
framed picture of the team
and their coaches
At this point in the awards,
a special presentation was
made by all members of the
club. They wanted to
recognize the hard work and
dedication of one of their
leaders, Merrill Crone
As Crone would no longer
be with the Extension Office,
the club members wanted to
show their deep appreciation
and respect for all he has
done for them. After
receiving an engraved
plauqe, he also was given an
standing ovation by all
members.
This years 1980 Citation
Award went to 4-H Leader of
14 years, William Deitz,
York. Deitz always has been
helpful with the judging
teams. He has a devoted
interest in beef breeding
projects and is always en
couraging members to this
side of the Beef Club.
For the past several years,
Deitz has been Assistant
Beef Superintendent at the
York Fair. He has helped to
make many improvements
to the Beef Show at the Fair.
William Deitz has done
outstanding work for the
Baby Beef Club, the citation
said.
Speaker for the evening
was William Rishel from
North Platt, Nebraska.
Rishel, at one tune, lived in
York County and was a
member of the Baby Beef
Club
Now he raises Angus
Cattle, is a competent judge
and is qualified in many
areas of the beef industry.
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Rishel spoke on Positive
Thinking and Making the
Most of Your Life According
to Rishel, there are 12 things
you should remember in
living your life to the
fullest. They are-
1. Value of time - Don’t
waste a mmute. You may not
get another chance.
2. Success of per
serverance - Don’t give up
easily, try harder.
3. Pleasure of working -
Enjoy what you do.
4. Dignity of simplicity -
Don’t make thmgs any
harder than they already
are.
5. Worth of character -
Have moral strength and
fortitude
6 Power of kindness - Find
it in your heart to help
others.
7. Influence of example -
Live your life as you would
want future adults to.
8. Obligation of duty - Be a
dependable and trustful
person m all that you do.
9. Wisdom of economy -
Live on what you earn in
stead of overextending your
resources.
10. Virtue of patience -
Take your time and don’t
lose your temper quickly.
11 Improvement of talent -
Always try to better your
self.
12 Joy of originating - Do
what you want don’t be
afraid to be different.
Be happy and be yourself,
he concluded.