A24-Lancastar Farming, Saturday, Dacambtr 14, IMS Unveil* plans for new coi Lancaster DHIA honors top members, supervisors BY SUZANNE KEENE should be fully installed by Jan. 15, LANCASTER The Penn- Barth said. However, he added, the sylvania Dairy Herd Improvement computer will not be available to Association has purchased a new DHIA members until later in the computer that will allow its 6,500 year, after the old computer members to more easily access programs have been converted their records, DHIA ad- into a new language for use in the ministrative assistant Raymond new system. Pruss told dairymen at the Red Barth said that during the first Rose DHIA banquet this week. six months of 1986 DHIA will be With the new computer, which is working to convert the old expected to be available to DHIA programs to a new language that dairymen in June, DHIA members will make updating programs with home computers will be able easier. And, he continued, once the to plug into the main frame current programs are converted computer any time of day to check and DHLA members are benefit their records. ting from calling up their “We can handle 200 phone calls management reports on their simultaneously,” he sai<}. home computers, DHIA will work DHIA members interested on to develop new programs that will setting up the program on their provide its members with new home computers will be able to get information, help from a DHIA employee, Pruss “These new programs will said. The benefit to dairymen provide different and new in without computers, he added, is formation to the dairyman than he that they will receive their reports has ever had before,” Barth said, more promptly. Improved feed recom- Under the current system, mendations is one of the options dairymen receive a monthly possible with the new computer, management report in the mail. Pruss said. The computer, he By getting that report earlier, the explained, will be able to calculate dairyman will be able to make recommendations based on changes that will benefit his dairy exactly what the dairyman is herd. feeding. In a related interview earlier Other possible options include a this month, DHIA general herd health program, a young manager Dick Barth said the stock program and a genetic in purpose in installing the computer ventory through which DHIA is to provide on-line data members will be able to pull out processing to the farmer and to genetic information on a particular deliver better management tools to cow. DHIA members. “The future is the options that The $300,000 IBM computer was delivered to the Penn State University campus this week and Red Rose DHIA Vice President James G. Kreider, right, presents a $3OO Red Rose Superior Service Award to DHIA Supervisor Harold Lindecamp, left. Crawford Co. Holstein Club BY NANCY KUNICK Staff Correspondent MEADVILLE The Crawford County Holstein Club, at its annual meeting here last week presented awards recognizing outstanding efforts by club members. The Club recognized Juniors who owned and bred 4-H projects which placed in the top five in their class. Dan and Loretta Dickey, youth leaders, presented the awards to Julie Custead, Sandra Black, Jennifer Dickey, Lee Livingston, Leslie Pegan and Karen Black. This year those who participated in the county dairy Judging were also recognized. The team was coached by Mark and Melanie Bachman who felt they had an exceptional team, which placed third at State Achievement Days in August. Mark Bachman thanked the Gub for its financial support which allowed the awards to be given. Jill Hyde received the high in dividual award. Twelve youth iputer yhu want,” Pruss said, stressing that DHIA needs to know what options its members are interested members were presented par ticipation gifts; Jill Hyde, Marsha Anthony, Tim Fiely, Jennifer Dickey, Jamie Holler, Paige Hyde, Janet Bryer, Kellie and Chad Kunz, Michelle Lyons and Amber and Rodney Donovan. Jill Hyde, Tran Fiely and Marsha Anthony made up the State Days senior team. Committee reports were given and remarks were made by Crawford County Dairy Princess Jill Hyde and Pennsylvania Holstein Assoc. Vice President Art Baxter. Jack Rynd urged everyone to help out with the Winter Holiday Sale December 12 at the fairgrounds in Meadville. “Seventy one head are consigned. Our ad has drawn thirty calls from all over U.S. and Canada... really good to attract this type of person who will make a long distance call.” He also pointed out the successful Irish Holiday Sale that the Gub held in March. Ken Raney, PHA director of Red Rose DHIA Awards The annual meeting also offered a time to recognize outstanding Red Rose DHIA members and supervisors. A host of certificates and awards went to Red Rose DHIA members who had outstanding production records in 1985. Receiving awards for high milk herds, by breeds, were: James Martin, R 1 Stevens, Ayrshire; Richard Wenger, R 2 Manheim, Brown Swiss; Kenneth B. Garber, R 2 Willow Street, Guernsey; John H. Howard, Willow Street, Holstein; Paul H. and Marvin Herr, R 1 Holtwood, Jersey; J. Douglas Marsh, Nottingham, Milking Shorthorn; and Leon N. Sensenig, R 2 QuarryvUle, mixed. John Howard received special recognition for having the top fat herd, recording 23,730 pounds milk and 858 pounds fat on 43 Holsteins. The county’s top 10 protein production herds belonged to Ra- E 1 Holsteins, Ephrata, 656 pounds; Robert L. Kauffman Jr., Peach Bottom, 657 pounds; Jonas E. Stoltzfus, Gap, 668 pounds; John and Barbara Brubaker, Christiana, 672 pounds; Dale and Steve Hershey, Manheim, 678 pounds; D. Lamar Witmer, Manheim, 678 pounds; J. Mowery Frey Sr., Willow Street, 689 pounds; Fertrell Farm, Bain bridge, 699 pounds; Benuel Z. Lapp, New Holland, 718 pounds; and John H. Howard, Willow Street 753 pounds. Dairymen with herds with somatic cell counts of 100,000 or less received awards for their clean milk. They were Jacob G. Esch, Ronks; Curtis E. Akers, Quarryville; and Eby W. Burkholder, Ephrata. Seven Red Rose DHIA super visors were recognized with $3OO Red Rose Superior Service Awards. They were Thomas Garrett, Wilbur Houser, James Lehman, Harold Lindecamp, Moses Martin, Harold Probst and Jay Risser. New directors elected at this year’s annual meeting, were Clifford Blank, Kinzers; Raymond Brubacher, Morgantown; David Dum, Mount Joy; and Dale Stoner, Lancaster. Owner-Breeder Awards were presented to juniors; (back) Lee Livingston. Jennifer Dickey and Julie Custead (front) Leslie Regan and Sandra Black Absent from the photo was Karen Black. membership services told of current changes. He urged everyone to get their calves drawn off now. He also emphasized youth membership. He pointed out that the price will jump from $2.00 to $15.00 on January 1. He praised Crawford County for Lancaster dairymen recognized for high milk herds in cluded, from left, James Martin, Ayrshire; John'H. Howard, Holstein; and Kenneth B. Garber, Willow Street. jpei :og /ith a $3OO Red Rose Superior Service Award. They included, front from left, Wilbur Houser and James Lehman. In back from left are Jay Risser, Harold Probst and Thomas Garrett. Not available for photo were Harold Lindecamp and Moses Martin. County extension agent Glenn Shirk, left, presented Breed awards for high milk production to Jersey producers Paul H. and Marvin Herr, center, from Holtwood RO 1, and Brown ' Swiss producer Richard Wenger, right, of Manheim RD 2. its “very active club” and interest in youth. He commended the ef forts of everyone for the State Holstein Show held in the county in September. “We owe you a debt of thanks. We’ve heard nothing but praise for the fine job you did.” Club president Jeff Raney then announced those elected to serve as directors. Mark Bachman, Richard Black and incumbent Bryan McCurdy were selected. Ed Doeberiener and Milton Sch weitzer were thanked for their work as their terms expired.
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