AlB-L«ncaster Fanning, Saturday, August 1, 1987 SYRACUSE, NY The American Dairy Association and Dairy Council (ADADC) has come up with a unique way to help promote milk, nature’s most per fect food. Picture this: a young dairy farm enthusiast bicycling across America and promoting milk and the dairy industry along the way. You have just pictured the ADADC’s newest promotional tool Kevin Skeele. Skeele, a 23 year old native of Tully, NY and a third generation farmer’s son, set out to pursue his lifelong dream of cycling across the country on July 7th. Since then, Kevin has passed through four states, meeting sever al friendly farm families and prom oting milk along his route. “I have always wanted to do something like this,” says Kevin. “For as long as I can remember I have saved articles and informa tion in a scrapbook about people who have cycled across the United States.” Kevin says that he really enjoys meeting people and likes the idea of helping the ADADC and the dairy fanner’s cause while he is traveling. “I drink lots of milk and, like my Dad, I think promoting real dairy products and the great taste of milk is very important,” Kevin says. “So far farmers have been very supportive of my cause,” hestates. “I can always depend on farm families to help me out and take me in.” The Shrede family of Union City, PA put Kevin up one night at > < / ,J * *gj TOP OF THE LINE l/R AIR COMPRESSORS 5 H.P., 2 Stage, 175 P.S.I. Cast Iron on 80 Gal. A.S.M.E. Horizontal Tank Regular $1,485.00 Limited Supply Sale Priced At ' Buy One Of The Above Air Compressors For Your Business And Have The Option Of Purchasing A 3 A H.P. Air Compressor For Your Home For The Small Price Of $65.00 Regular ($158.00 Value) PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT TRADE “SINCE 1958" FIRST & MAYNARD STS WILLIAMSPORT, PA 717-322-5524 1-800-622-6020 their “Dairy of Distinction’ ’ farm. Kevin also stayed with the Lin erole family in Alliance, OH at Tom & Bon farm. Kevin has also received a good amount of media coverage during his travels. When people see the milk t-shirls that he wears every day and the enthusiastic way that he presents his message, they can’t help but like him. “When I tell people I’m doing it for milk they immediately get interested,” Kevin says. Harvey Kkeelc, Kevin’s father, owns Hill ’N’ Dale farm in Fabius, NY. On their 1500 acre farm, the Skcelcs milk about 250 Holstcms. Kevin worked on the farm all through high school. After studying electronics in college, Kevin decided to try a field other than farming to see if he liked it. “I love being outdoors with my family and farming,” he says. “I appreciate the feeling of independence that comes with the farming life, but I could really do without the long hours!” AH the time he was working on the farm, attending school and eventually working in the electron ics field, Kevin kept his dream of cycling across the country in the back of his mind. Finally, he decided it was time to get the “bug” out of his system. “I gave up a great deal to achieve my dream,” says Kevin. He quit his high paying job, sold his car and set aside about 60 days for traveling lime. A sleeping bag, a 3'A pound $1,189.00 Pedaling The Milk Message tent, a small cooking stove, a suply he reports, “if I want to make good to be there for at least 25 days. ‘‘l of dried food and a few changes of time.” really am enjoying what I am clothes are all that Kevin took with Kevin tires to travel at least 70 doing and seeing the country,” him. ‘‘l have to travel light, carry- miles every day. His final destina- says Kevin. “I may even end up i- 50 to 60' umds at the most,” tion is Canada, but he doesn’t plan going back to the farm after this.” The American Dairy Association & Dairy Council is sponsoring Kevin Skeele, 23 year old native of Tully, NY, in his effort to bicycle across America. The third generation farmer’s son eagerly promotes the benefits of milk and dairy products and has met several friendly farm families along his route. Look for Kevin In his milk t-shirt when he pedals through your area! ■v* ?#*.» \w >* A A Adult Turkey Feeder When Performance Makes The Difference Bsd NORTHEAST AGRI SYSTEMS, INC. Gyffl FLYWAY BUSINESS PARK || 139 A West Airport Rd. Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 569-2702 0 • Cumbtritni his iliminiftri Hu frill ft frit bkrit htfftrteetst ft h»i inlft http fhtm from btetmkif fnpptiki Hit pin. > Pm in my ft Infill, 1 dun inri soviet. r Its From
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