4 VOL. 35 NO. 46 Biair County Contestant Wins Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Title LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Newly crowned Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Kristin Metzker did not bask in the aura of royalty long before she announced: “I am your servant for the year. I am here to serve each and every one of you.” Kristin told those who attended the 34th Pennsylvania dairy prin cess coronation, “I plan to work hard and make my alternates work hard to promote the greatest indus try in Pennsylvania.” Kristin and First Alternate Mary Beth Landis of Bucks County and Second Alternate Sally Reibson of Sullivan County were chosen from 37 contestants during competition held at the Sheraton-Harrisburg East. Judges said it was a tough job to chose the winner, because there were several shining stars and not just one among the competitors. Judges were Dr. Ron Buffington of Ohio, Mrs. Susan Reynolds of New VERNON ACHENBACH, JR. Lancaster Farming Staff HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Karen Kauffman shows off the 4-H grand champion Hol stein of the Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show. 1990 KILE Features 60 Categories, $120,000 In Premiums HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) — The Keystone Internation al Livestock Exposition (KILE) has long been recognized as a competitive forum and showcase for the nation’s top breeders of beef cattle, swine, sheep and horses. Last year’s exposition drew 3,795 entries from 25 states. As we move into a new decade, KILE has become competitive with other national livestock shows. The 1990 exposition offers $120,000 in premiums to exhibi- Four Sections York, and James Cavanaugh of Ohio. The rigorous two days of judg ing climaxed when seven finalists were chosen to answer an improm tu question. In addition to Kristin, Sally, and Mary Beth, the four other finalists were Heidi Minner, Mercer County; Karen Leigh Jenk ins, Somerset County; Jacy Clug ston, Lancaster County, and Dana Ann Slusser, Crawford County. The impromtu question posed by Master of Ceremonies Grover Gouker was given to each finalist individually. The question; “If you had the ways and means to show appreciation to your parents for all they’ve done for you, what would you do for them?” Mercer County Dairy Princess Heidi Ann Minner answered, “I would try my hardest to make them happy. I would always keep a big smile on my face and thank them in every way possible for all the won derful things they’ve done for me.” (Turn to Page B 16) State Youth Finish Dairy Competitions A year of showing dairy cattle culminated with Monday’s Pen nsylvania Junior Dairy Show for many of the state’s youth. tors in 60 categories of competition. - The proud traditions that have made KILE an international exposition during the last 33 years continue at this year’s show. But show committees are always look ing at ways to improve the exposi tion and attract new exhibitors. Additions for 1990 include: • The first Simmental Pennsyl vania Capital Futurity makes its debut with an estimated purse of $20,000. The grand champion bull Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 29,1990 At the 34th Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Coronation held at the Sheraton- Harrisburg on September 22, Judges chose Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Kristin Metz kerfrom Blair County, First Alternate Mary Beth Landis of Bucks County, and Second Alternate Sally Relbson of Sullivan County to represent Pennsylvania’s number one agricultural industry for the year. Of the annual six-breed dairy show, the entrants represent the cream of the crop from the state’s youth. Each animal succeeded in winning county and district shows prior to becoming eligible for the slate show. The colored breed shows are run combined for all youth; 4-H and FFA. The Holstein breed competi tions, traditionally with the largest number of entrants, is divided into 4-H and FFA divisions. In the Holstein FFA division competition, Deanna Sparling’s owned and bred, 3-year-old Maple-Flat Odyssey Ricky was judged grand champion finishing Pennsylvania Designated Bovine TB Free HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Pennsylvania’s status as a Bovine Tuberculosis Accredited- Free State has been reinstated, Agriculture Secretary Boyd E. Wolff announced. Wolff commended the depart ment’s Bureau of Animal Industry and federal animal health officials headquartered in the department for their efforts to control the dis ease after it was detected on a dairy farm in Halifax, Dauphin County, on Sept. 29, 1989. and heifer will each receive a minimum of $1,500. * The American Berkshire Association and Pennsylvania Chester White Association will combine their efforts and conduct a national sale. * Classes have been increased for the Appaloosa Horse Show, another double-pointed show. * The Junior Breeding Sheep Show now includes a class for Montadales. An assortment of entertainment up several top wins for her in 1990 shows. Sparling is from Troy. Taking reserve grand was a senior 2-year-old owned by Michael Daughtery of Greencastle. The Franklin County youth’s ani mal, Dar-View A 1 Joy, is also an owned and bred animal. In the 4-H division of the Hols tein’s, Karen Kauffman of Peach Bottom took home the grand champion rossette. Her junior 2-year-old, owned and bred, SuKa vm Starbuck Jessica, was also a constant champion at area compet itions throughout the year. Jeffrey Davis’s Daview Pete Ginger, a 4-year-old sired by Elva- “I am proud of our veterinarians and their work to trace this disease and eliminate it,” Wolff said. “Pennsylvania farmers arc well served by the animal health ex perts here in Pennsylvania. State and federal people here in Harris burg recognize the importance of their work to protect public health and the investments of our pro ducers.” The U.S. Department of Agri culture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service tcatures have been scheduled for exhibitors and visitors alike, including educational exhibits, commercial exhibits, food booths, the KILE barnyard, racing pigs, country music and clowns. The 34th annual Keystone International Livestock Exposi tion, October 4-8 at the Farm Show Complex, is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Livestock Asso ciation, Department of Agricul ture and Farm Products Show Commission. 50( Per Copy tion Pete, was named 4-H reserve grand champion. Ginger is also owned by Davis and the result of his breeding selection. Davis is from Lecsport. Of the Brown Swiss, the older animals look the top recognition although Garrett Mase’s animal were chosen champion and reserve champion junior animals by judge Folwer Branstelter, from Edmon ton, Ky. Branstelter judged both the Brown Swiss and the Jersey breeds. Jason Kennedy of Butler took home a grand champion rossette with his 4-year-old Four Seasons (Turn to Page A2B) (APHIS) Veterinary Services approved the reinstatement of Bovine Tuberculosis Accredited- Free State Status a week ago. When Bovine Tuberculosis was detected in 1989, a team of experts began an investigation that pro vided tuberculin testing for all ani mals that could have come in con tact with cows from the Dauphin County herd where Bovine Tuber culosis appeared. There were 122 cows on the affected farm, and (Turn to Pag* A 22) 1990 'SCHEDULE KEYSTONE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION Dally, Thursday through Sunday - Kessler's Barnyard, educational exhibits Dally, Thursday through Sunday - Agway Racing Pigs - Ed & Geraldine Berbaum, Old-Time Coun try Music - Ag Commodity Food Booths - Dr Happy LaClaire and Blaze, .the Balloon-Blowing Goat \ ’■ - BJ's Comedy Car, puppets Thurs., Oct. 4- Opening Day 9am Appaloosa Horse Show 2-7 30 p m Stockman’s Trade Show 5 p m Livestock Plaque Unveiling Ceremony (Turn to Pago ASS) $15.00 Per Year
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