Farming Saturday, September 21,1991 EVA MARTIN Maryland Correspondent TIMONIUM, Md. Judging Contests have been an essential part of the 4-H dairy and livestock programs in Maryland. Starting at the county level, practices are held for anyone interested. They give placings and oral reasons to their The dairy judging team chosen to go to Madison for the Dairy Expo receive a dona tion from Helen and Dennis Remsberg in memory of Doty Remsburg. From the left, Lois Skeen, Helen Remsberg and Dennis Remsberg give a check to Lee Majeskie, coach of the dairy team. The members of the team, are, from the left of Majeskie, Amy Savage, Lenny Peifer, Chris Mullinix, Donna Johnson and Mary Creek, who is also a team coach. Judging Teams Go On To National Competition adult coaches. From this group, a team of four is chosen to represent the county at the state contest held each year at the Maryland State Fair. They compete as county teams and on an individual basis, hoping to be chosen to go to National competition. The 4-H’ers work hard from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. judging the classes of animals. During the contest, they are not permitted to communicate with anyone but the superintendent. Concentrating on each class, they put to use the knowledge their coaches have taught them during the several months of practice in their home Eastern National Livestock Expo are, left to right, Kristi Geary, Mark lager, Annette Summers, and Laurie Zimmerman. counties, Then several hours of waiting as final results are computed. Emotions run high as the announcer says, “We’re ready”. There is clapping, cheers, cow bells ringing, cameras flashing, parents beaming with pride as each individual or team is called to the platform to receive their award for a job well done. ...madttbPa&t Contact your nearest dealer. SOLLENBERGER SILO Chombcrsburg, PA 717-264-9588 ROVENDALE SUPPLY Woltontown, PA 717-538-5521 FARMER BOY AG Myenlown, PA 717-866-7565 DONALD NISSLEY Willow St., PA 717-786-7654 McMILLEN BROTHERS Loysvlllo, PA 717-789-3961 DETWILER SILO Nowvlllo, PA 717-776-6321 The ten individuals scoring highest in the Senior Divisions remain at the fair for two days of coaching and practice. From these ten, four individuals are chosen according to their five highest scores to represent Maryland at the National Contests. The four contestants chosen to represent Maryland at the Nation ;Turn to Pag* D 5) Tiberdome P 0 Box 11 • Lake Mills W 1 53651 FICKES SILO CO. CECIL DAIRY SERVICE Newville, PA Rising Sun, MO 717-776-3129 301-658-6923 WHEELER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY Somerset, PA 814-445-8917 CEDAR CREST EQUIP. Lebsnon, PA 717-270-6600 HOOVER EQUIPMENT Tyrone, PA 814-684-1777 LANCASTER SILO Lsncsster, PA 717-299-3721 TOM DUNLAP Jersey Shore, PA 717-398-1391 Incorporated (414) 648 8376 GNEGY SURGE SERVICE Wsshlnglon, PA 412-222-0444 BRENNER DAIRY EQUIPMENT Spsrlsnsburg, PA 814-654-7309 SOMMERSET BARN EQUIPMENT Somerset, PA 814-445-5555 MENDENHALL DAIRY SUPPLY Brookvllle, PA 814-849-5539
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