Fitting and Showmanship Skills Sharpened at Field Day BY SANDRA MOSER Md»rd, “tat mm.«them .ere .. It was tari w*,- ,0. J 01 After catchin B a heifer, juniors y ear-ol d Heifers OLEY Thirty-four Berks . ... m akpnvpr<! were m tired as the juniors, as ;sssr ,s ..K' ,re cis'ss its annual Fi»lH Dnv at tha tanker from the Oley Valley Fire compeuuon. my can keeps SSSr-ssMJ-eaM S dav teaan at 830 am Richard. exhaustedfourtegged partner. The day began at B.w a.m., r „ ]ves ta „n n n«wi and The event was open to all county when eight seniors, aged fifteen b hed d tauaht to leadTbefore y° uths - Juniors owning breeds and over, were grouped with three P™ 811 ® 0 Bna taugm 10 ieaa oetore Hnistains attended and members between the the 1 p.m. show. “I haven’t really ouier ulH 1 n awenueu, ana Cl ° bS then grabbed a talter and at * Un Shaw, graduate of Penn tempted to catch one of the Oleka ™wnoW. But Iwm now. it s too SUte and 01ey Valley resident> rZxSjgSLfi the kids a dry run, and a chance to straighten out their mistakes before the real shows.” “I’m glad it could be at my place,” said Ronald Richard. “The kids get the animals looking super and I’ve been told the heifers will be much tamer when they come to milk.” Show winners were: Team fit ting placings, 1. Dave Bittler, Amy Kohler, Brooke Meyers, Dean Wagner; 2. William Lesher, Daryl Hoch, Jenny Rabenold; and 3. Kevin Schlegel, Jason Balthaser, Denise Hoch, Chris Rittle. Showmanship: Ages 8,9, 10; 1. Brandy Moser, 2. Sandy Gross, and 3. Larry Ritter. Ages 11 and 12; 1. Dean Kohler, 2. Amy Richard and 3. Dean Wagner. Ages 13 and 14; 1. Scott Youse, 2. Duane Stump and 3. Denise Hoch. -ng .)ty . and Barbara Richard Farm in Oley, senior participants were grouped with three junior participants. Dave Bittler explains some of the finer points of fitting to Brooke Meyer, Amy Kohler and Dean Wagner. Her quality control Nature assures quality in a well-kept bird, but what assurance do you have of quality in the system that cares for her? Be sure the equipment and service you get in your poultry, swine, or grain handling system is top-quality. Anything less can sift away your profit in nothing flat! If it’s worth your investment... it’s worth the quality you get from Hershey! f But Dutchman, joL. 1 YES! I want to know more about j Hershey Equipment Co. and how I | can have the finest poultry, swine, or grain handling system on the market at an affordable price. NAME ADDRESS |STATE j PHONE j I understand there is no obligation to buy. { L Designers of Quality Systems for Poultry, Swine, and Grain Handing SYCAMORE INDUSTRIAL RANK 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE LANCASTER, PA. 17603 (717)393-5807 ZIP Hershey Equipment Company promises consistently top-notch brand name equipment, reliable service, and professional systems design so you can relax and profit from your investment. Don’t sacrifice quality for a lower price tag. If it’s worth your investment, trust it to Hershey... that’s the best assurance of quality con trol the industry offers! SHEY EQUIPMENT B M P A N Y, INC. Rte. 30 WMt at the Centerville Exit Steve Shaw was the official judge for the fitting and showmanship contest held at the end of the day where the youths demonstrated skills they learned earlier. Participants in Berks County's field day encountered an unexpected game of tug of war while sharpening their showmanship skills. is built Is yours? Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 19,1986-A29 in The fittin’est pull-on workboot The Pecos 1155 is by far our best selling boot For the heel hugging fit of yor life slip on a pair of *] Pecos j boots Red Wings BOOKS SHOE SERVICE 107 E STATE ST QUARRYVILLE, RA17566 717-766-2795 CLOSED WEDNESDAYS AT LAST!! A Truly Dependable WORK WATCH! Rugged metal case, tough lucite crystal, full numeral dial with sweep second hand and calendar. WATER RESISTANT! SHOCK RESISTANT! ...And, best ct all ITS lORUS QUARTS f MAN'S WAT i>v? '526.95 Send Name, Address And Check To Address Below Add 75' postage and handling. PA residents add 6% sales tax HEISEY JEWELERS 5 N. Main St. Manheim, Pa. 17545
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