A3o— UocmUt Faming, Saturday, April 28,1984
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BY LAURA ENGLAND
UNIVERSITY PARK - The
Penn State Ag Arena, coined by
many as “a dream becomes
reality,” opened its doors for the
first time last Saturday to host the
67th Little International Livestock
Exposition.
Although construction work is
incomplete, the Ag Arena’s debut
gave all in attendance a preview of
what’s in store for Penn State’s
College of Agriculture and others
who plan to use the facilities. And
for those students who participated
in the Little “I” Expo, history was
made as they were part of the first
official event in the building.
Two of those students competing
in the Little “I,” which is spon
sored by the Penn State Block and
Bridle Club, had other reasons to
mark this day in their books. They
were named the overall grand
champion showman and reserve
champion showman.
Bill Wise, Spring Grove,
exhibiting outstanding
showmanship qualities, was
named the grand champion
showman. The reserve honors
went to Paul Winklosky, Derry.
To earn this recognition, Wise
and Winklosky competed against
the other college showmen who
won in their respective beef, swine,
sheep and horse classes. Each
Displaying their awards for Little “I" horse competition are,
from left, Beth Ann Morgan, Kelly Diehl and Ruth Ann Grac.
Dobroskys honored
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Dobrosky looks at his own in
volvement with his daughters as
the core for his interest in youth.
An active 4-H family, the
Dobroskys have been able to grow
together while reaching goals
through youth programs.
Dobrosky believes that 4-H is a
family affair and “it works better
that way.’’ He and his wife, Pat,
continuously give support and a
helping hand to daughters Laurie
and Lisa, both Penn State students.
During their 4-H days, Laurie
and Lisa were involved in sheep
breeding and showing. Dobrosky
said that the breeding project,
which the girls undertook them
selves, did more to “make the girls
mature and leam about life.”
“At the age of 13,” Dobrosky
recalled, “Lisa delivered her first
lamb and probably saved its life.
No one else was at home and she
delivered the lamb by herself.”
In addition to these unexpected
tasks, the sisters were responsible
for health treatments such as
worming, administering vaccines,
shearing and trimming. Besides
caring for their sheep, largely
Dorset and Suffolk breeds, Laurie
and Lisa participated in livestock
and meats judging teams.
And behind them were a very
concerned and helpful mother and
father.
“More parents should par
ticipate with young people in their
activities,” Dobrosky said. “You
need to enjoy those kind of ex
periences with your children.”
Parents can teach their children
Winklosky
showman was required to show an
animal of each breed to qualify for
the overall honors.
In the beef division, Robert
Livingston, Dover, was named
champion fitter, while Brian
Zerby, Knoxville, was reserve
champion fitter. Wise was the
champion beef showman, and J.D.
Shanks, Mocksville, N.C., was
reserve champion.
The individual Angus breed
winners were: Charlotte Zebley,
Airville, champion showman;
Bebky Takacs, Allegheny, reserve
champion showman; and Brian
Zerby, champion fitter; and Bill
Wylie, Nottingham, reserve
champion fitter.
Polled Hereford winners were:
J.D. Shanks, champion showman
and reserve champion fitter; and
Robert Livingston, champion fitter
and reserve champion showman.
Charolais honors were won by: Bill
Wise, champion showman; Susan
Moose, Gettysburg, reserve
champion showman; Brian Baker,
Saxton, champion fitter; and
Kevin McLaren, Meadville,
reserve champion fitter.
In the horse class, the champion
showman was Ruth Ann Grace,
Trainer, and the reserve champion
showman was Elizabeth Ann
Morgan, Clearfield. Morgan was
also named champion fitter, while
to be good winners as well as good
losers, Dobrosky said. They can
also teach their children to have a
respect, not only for animals, but
those around them.
Dobrosky said he has received
much fulfillment in helping his
daughters grow as individuals.
Throughout the years, he and his
wife, have always been ready with
a listening ear when Laurie and
Lisa have needed help with
projects.
“We’ve given them suggestions
and have helped with their
equipment,’’Dobrosky said
“We’ve gotten together and helped
design decorations. We’ve par
ticipated as a family.”
The family particpation hasn’t
stopped with 4-H. Now Penn State
students, Laurie, a senior, and
Lisa, a junior, can continue to look
towards their parents for support.
In fact, Dobrosky and Pat were on
hand to cheer their daughters on in
Little International Livestock
competition last weekend.
Dobrosky said he hopes that
whatever he has shared with his
daughters will help them make
future decisions and career
choices. Laurie, who will graduate
next month, is an animal
production major with plans to
work in agriculture com
munications or public relations.
Lisa is working towards a degree
in English.
With a commitment to youth and
his family, Dobrosky has proved
that his philosphy of 4-H as a
family affai r can be a winning
fombination
67th Little
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.aeiuchen, N.J., was
reserve champion fitter.
Overall sheep honors were
earned by Deb McCammon,
Bedford, champion showman, and
Lisa Dobrosky, Glen Rock,
champion fitter. Jim Black,
Avella, was named reserve
champion showman, and Laurie
Dobrosky, Glen Rock, was reserve
champion fitter.
The Suffolk breed winners wen
Little International Exposition show manager Alan Wright, left, presents the overall
reserve grand champion showman award to Paul Winklosky, while assistant show
manager Keith Bryan, right, presents Bill Wise his award for overall grand champion
.i si. ;s to go along with their . swine awa. , are, ont from
Torok, Carol Steeb and Dave Hartman; back from left, Paul Winklosky, George Sanders,
John Middleton, Ray Foerster and Bob Goodban.
if awards are presented to Little “I" competitors, front from left, Bob Livingston,
Charlotte Zebley, Rebecca Takacs and Kevin McLaren; back from left, Brian Zerby, Bill
Wise, Bill Wiley and Brian Baker.
*P Exposition
Jim Black, phampion showman;
Bill MacCauley, Atglen, reserve
champion showman; Marie
Bettuci, Spring Mills, champion
fitter; and Daryl Schafer, Spring
City, reserve champion fitter.
Dorset winners were: Deb
McCammon, champion showman;
Laurie Dobrosky, reserve
champion showman,and reserve
champion fitter; and Lisa
Dobrosky, champion fitter.
High honors for swine were
presented to Paul Winklosky,
champion showman, and Dave
Hartman, Turbotville, reserve
champion showman. The cham
pion fitter was Donna Streett, New
London, and the reserve champion
fitter was Steve Torok, Burnham.
The Yorkshire swine winners
were: Dave Hartman, champion
showman and reserve champion
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