■ft, Clarinda Leatherman, Diane Troutman, ft, Carol Kurtz and Ann Kline. four ce. — _ Four to compete for Berks County dairy princess title To be a good ag lend [ er, you have to know I farming as well as you know banking And that’s the tough criterion - m every Commonwealth wV National ag lender must • 1 meet. x Because at Common- wealth, we’ve always known that south central Pennsylvania can only be as strong as its agn- 1.1 cultural economy Commonwealth So our commitment to Mr,f| nr |r|| Rank farming continues with LKIIIIV our pledge to support the agricultural commu nity in every way possible LEESPORT Four contestants will compete for the title of 1986 Berks County Dairy Princess May 3 at the Berks County Agricultural Center. A ' The contestants are Ann Kline, Birdsboro; Carol Kurtz, Elverson; Clarinda Leatherman, Hamburg; and Diane Troutman, Myerstown. Prior to the 7 p.m. banquet at the Ag Center, a panel of three judges will interview the contestants to test their knowledge of the dairy industry. The contestants will also present a promotional skit about milk and/or dairy products. The contestants and their mothers were introduced to the program at an orientation lun cheon held at the home of current Berks County dairy princess Tammy Moll, and at several workshops held prior to the con test. The workshops included public speaking, poise, fashion and wardrobe planning, dairy science and nutrition. Ann Kline, the daughter of Paul and Christine Kline, is a junior at Twin Valley High School, where she is the vice president of the FFA chapter. She is also active in the school bowling team as well as marching and concert bands. _{2L^7> And that means hav ing ag lenders in place throughout our marketing area Ag lenders who know both sides of your fence Count on Commonwealth A A Mellon Bank n C'-' T"— Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 26,1986-813 Ann spends most of her free time working on the Calvin Kurtz dairy farm at R 3 Elverson in preparation for her future enrollment at Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture. Carol Kurtz, the daughter of Calvin and Esther Kurtz, Elverson R 3, is a receptionist/secretary for a medical doctor. Since graduation from high school in 1984, she has spent some time studying at Penn State University Berks Campus and at the Community College of Philadelphia in the areas of psychology, sociology and com munications. While in high school, Carol served as secretary of the Twin Valley FFA, was active in student council and the black and white 4-H club. Her hobbies and interests include working with people, reading, jogging, music, children, sports and activities at the Hopewll-Reading Church. Carol’s parents own and operate a 200-acre farm with 85 Holstein dairy cows. Clarinda Leatherman, the daugher of Dan and Nancy Leatherman, Hamburg R 2, is secretary of her youth group at Oley Mennonite Church and spends her late afternoons working part Member FDIC —v * time as a bookkeeper for the Harleysville National Bank. A former home economics 4-H member, she enjoys baking, house and yard chores, biking and skiing. Clarinda’s parents own and operate a 147-acre dairy farm with llOHolsteins. Diane Troutman, the dughter of George and Mary Troutman, is a junior at Conrad Weiser High School, where she is active in tennis, chorus, school play and the Junior Classical League. Diane, who owns several registered Holsteins, is a member of the Stouchburg 4-H Dairy Club and Marion Grange and is an active member of the Tulpehochen UCC Church and Youth Fellowship. Diane plans to attend Kutztown University and major in visual arts after high school graduation. Her parents own a 202-acre farm and milk 73 Holsteins. Berks County Sheep and Lamb Club BY MEGAN PERRY Club Reporter LEESPORT - The Berks County Sheep and Lamb Gub held its monthly meeting at the 4-H Center in Leesport. During the business meeting the group decided to accept an invitation from the Lancaster County sheep club to join their meeting in June to learn more about the Lead Line Contest. The contest is planned for the Reading Fair. The club will be doing com munity service projects with Easter Seals May 6, They will travel to the Reading Special Education School where they will share a wool craft, which was demonstrated at the meeting by Mrs. Shirley Wade of the Pick-A- Way Spinners. A taste of lamb will also be offered. The next meeting will be May 12 at Berks County Ag Center at 7:30 p.m. YOU NEED A FENCE?? A & J Fencing. All kinds of fence. Specializing in high-tensil fence. We also do post driving Please Write To: RD 1 Box 266 Kinzers, PA 17535
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