ClO-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 25, 1992 Shorthorn Association Announces Builders Of Breed Mary’s parents purchased her were also honored with the Texas first Shorthorn heifer in 1961. Shorthorn Association’s Progres- Throughout high school and col- sive Breeder Award in 1985 and, lege, Mary exhibited her cattle and in 1987, hosted a field day and an added to her herd. MJ Shorthorns nual meeting, was bom with the 1977 marriage Bernie and Norma Bolton of of Mary to J.O. Since 1978, MJ Oakland, lowa, don’t just show Shorthorns has taken six to eight cattle, they support the Shorthorn head of cattle every year to vari- breed. They have hosted people ous shows, including the National from across the United States, Western in Denver, Colo. Canada, South America, and Aus- The Basses have one son, James tralia. The Boltons, of Bem-A- F., who is five years old. They Dale Shorthorns, have also helped have been active in numerous with and hosted many judging community and Shorthorn activi- workouts for 4-H, FFA, and col ties, including the Texas Short- lege groups. Not to mention the horn Association, Five State trophies, awards, and prize money Shorthorn Association, National that they have sponsored for local, Lassie Board, and are members of state, and national events. First United Methodist Church. In Since the fall of 1952, Bem-A -1985, the couple was honored by Dale Shorthorns has grown from the Lubbock Chamber of Com- just one 4-H heifer to approxi merce as the South Plains Out- mately 75 Shorthorn cows. The standing Area Livestock Produc- Boltons are continuously improv ers for a 23-county area. They ing the genetics of their cattle. OMAHA, Neb. The Ameri can Shorthorn Association, head quartered here, has announced its 1992 Builders of the Breed. The annual honor is presented to individuals or firms who are se lected by their peers for their con tributions, involvement, and pro motion of the Shorthom/Polled Shorthorn breed of cattle. This year’s recipients were Mary and J.O. Bass 111, Plainview, Texas; Bemie and Norma Bolton, Oakland, Iowa; Wayne C. Neely, Frederick, Md.; and George W. Slater, Augusta, 111. Mary and J.O. Bass 111 of Plainview, Texas, have helped at least three neighbors start register ed Shorthorn herds. They have also sold many bulls to existing registered herds and have bred champion and reserve champion steers and heifers. 115-Pound Hampshire Wether Becomes Grand FREDERICK, Md. The land, Inc. Twenty-three lambs Maryland Hampshire Sheep Asso- were shown by exhibitors from ciation held its first annual Market Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Vir- Lamb Jackpot Show on July 5. ginia. Approximately 60 enthusi astic Hampshire supporters at- The show was held on the back tended the Jackpot, lot at Ceresville Ford New Hoi- Tim Fleener, district director A 115-pound wether lamb that was bred, owned, and shown by Robert Dlnsmore of Jefferson, Md., was grand champion at the Market Lamb Jackpot Show. Farm Credits Support Pa. Friends Of 4-H UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) Farm Credit of Pennsylva nia and Farm Credit Bank of Balti more have donated $l,OOO each to Pennsylvania Friends of 4-H, Funds will be used to help Pen nsylvania delegates attend the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C. The National 4-H Conference provides a forum for more than 300 4-H members, volunteer lead ers, and extension agents from across the nation and Canada to chart future directions for 4-H. Six to eight outstanding 4-H’ers from Pennsylvania will attend. Farm Credit of Pennsylvania also donated $6OO to help the state 4-H dairy team attend the North American Invitational in Louisvil le. Ky. Founded in 1980, Pennsylvania Friends of 4-H is committed to enhancing 4-H programming and opportunities across the state. Since its inception, the group has raised more than $680,000. Funds are used to sponsor 4-H youth at events such as National 4-H Congress and Capital Days, recognize and train youth leaders, enhance or add educational prog rams, and publicize the full scope of 4-H programs. For more information about Pennsylvania Friends of 4-H, con tact Susan McLaughlin at 231 Agricultural Administration Building, the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802, (814)863-1168. for the American Hampshire Sheep Association, was the judge of this year’s show. Fleener select ed a 115-pound wether lamb that was bred, owned, and shown by Robert Dinsmore of Jefferson, Md., as grand champion. All exhi bitors received Hampshire promo tional items for their participation. The Maryland Hampshire Sheep Association will also be sponsoring a special class for Hampshire market lambs at the Maryland State Fair. As for the Jackpot, lambs exhibited in this class must be sired and dammed by registered Hampshire rams and ewes. The Hampshire Market Lamb Committee is pleased to be able to offer these additional op portunities for youth exhibitors of Hampshire lambs. || GALVANIZED! I^BHSHBIBIM This movement restriction does not hamper the tow as the lays down, or wants to stand as die ban slide up and out of her way. JffISTOCKIV which have been sold into 32 states and Canada. And, after three production sales, the Boltons have developed a good trade area. Bemie and Norma have three daughters, Lori, Mischa, and Eri ca, who have all been active in 4-H and showing cattle. Four grandchildren have entered the world of Bem-A-Dale Shorthorns. Just a few of Bemie and Nonna’s activities include the lowa Short horn Association, The Polled So ciety, 4-H county committees, Soil and Water Conservation Dis trict work. Masonic Lodge, KP Lodge, United Methodist Church, Sunday School and Bible School teachers, and the school board. Bemie is presently serving his second term as president of the American Polled Shorthorn Socie ty- Wayne C. Neely of Frederick, Md., resurrected the old Maryland Shorthorn Association with no up to-date membership list, no meet ings for two years, and a depleted treasury, to an active organization that, a few years ago, was able to launch the highly successful East ern Regional Shorthorn Field Day and Show. In 1984 he was the Honored Shorthorn Breeder at the lowa Beef Expo. Although his professional car eer was spent principally as a pro fessor of Sociology (1933-1972) at Hood College in Frederick, Md., Wayne Neely was bom on an lowa Shorthorn farm and has al ways maintained a close identifi cation with the Shorthorn breed. He and his wife, Margaret, a retir ed chemistry professor also from Hood College, maintain a farm in Greenfield, lowa, Verd Lea Farm (meaning “Green Field,” because of the location) has been in con tinuous operation by the Neely Family for 109 years. The first Shorthorn was registered in 1883. NORTHEAST AGRI SYSTEMS, FLYWAY BUSINESS PARK, 139 A West Airport Rd. Lititz, PA 17543 717-569-2702 H 8 89 1-800-673-2580 Neely has written several arti cles on the Shorthorn breed. The first was in 1920 on pedigrees, which was published in The Breeder's Gazette. Numerous arti cles have followed in publications such as Shorthorn World, Short horn Country, and Shorthorn News (Canada). His book, The Agricultural Fair, was published by Columbia University Press, and he recently Finished a type script book on the history of Shorthorns in Adair County, lowa. George W. Slater of Augusta, 111., tallies 55 years in the Short horn business. He was only 14 years old when GK Shorthorns was established in the fall of 1932 during the depths of the Great De pression. One bred heifer was pur chased, and additional females were purchased the following summer. The GK herd now totals 24 breeding age females. George and his wife Ellen, a re tired University of Illinois co operative extension advisor, are active in the Shorthorn breed and their community. George is a member of the Illinois State Short horn Association and exhibits at county and state fairs, among other Shorthorn activities. He has also been a member of the local school board for 17 years and se cretary of the Hancock County Fair for 16 years. The Slaters have three children Jean Vogler, Kent Slater, and Kay Gomolak. They have also been blessed with five grandchil dren. All three children were ac tive with the cattle when they were growing up, and George and Ellen now provide a project heifer for a 10-year-old neighbor boy whose parents are grain farmers. The boy comes two evenings each week to help with chores. George, at age 74 and in good health, continues to work with the catde. Our New Gestation Stall • No Drop Pins • Doors Open 180° And Can Be Closed With One Hand * Solid Steel Construction • Natural, Painted Or Galvanized Finish INC. w 7:30-4:30 Sat. 7:30-11:30
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