814-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 19, 1993 PDPP Hires Intern HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) Rebecca Stumpf, a Penn State student from Homer City, Indiana County, has joined the PDPP staff for the summer as Communica- tions Intern. While at Pennsylva- nia Dairy, she will be responsible for the coordination of promotion campaigns for June Dairy Month and ice cream month. She will be organizing and planning events in Altoona, Wilkes-Barre, and Erie. “We are excited to have Becky on board for the summer,” says Betsy Dupuis, PDPP Communica tions Director. “She is very energetic and a great addition to our team. We are looking forward to a busy summer and Becky’s support will be vital to the success of our campaigns.” Stumpf, the daughter of Richard and Deborah Stumpf, will graduate in May 1994, from Penn State with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Agricultural Eco nomics and Rural Sociology. While in State College, she has been an active member of the Dairy Science Club, a writer for the Penn State Daily Collegian, and the Editor of the “Ag Activa tor.” She has several other work experiences that involve agricul tural communications. “My work with publicity for the Dairy Science Club turned me in the direction of public relations,” says Stumpf. “I also gained valu able experience last summer as the coordinator of state FFA Activi ties Week and a counselor for the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Agricultural Sciences.” Pittsburgh Dairy Day Draws Large Crowd, HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The arrival of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry in downtown Pitts burgh launched June Dairy Month celebrations across the state. More than 2,500 people jammed into Market Square to see a live Holstein dairy cow, enjoy ice cream novelties and chocolate milk, and witness a celebrity milk ing contest. Dairy Princesses joined the crowd to gather dona tions for the Free Care Fund of the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital. The event was billed as a kick off for Dairy Month and Pitts burgh residents came to the Square to join the celebration. The celebrity milking contest featured Republican Mayoral Candidate Kathy Malta and Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess Jennifer Rosenberry. The contest attracted news reporters from the Butler Eagle, the Pittsburgh Post Gazet te, and the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Malta won the contest with help from the state’s other Sandy Gross, (far right), PA Alternate Dairy Princess, accepts donations from Pittsburgh professionals as part of “Dairy Day” celebrations In the city. All of the funds col lected were given to the Free Care Fund of the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital. in working within the dairy indus try,” adds Stumpf. “This intern ship offers me the opportunity to integrate my communication and dairy interests. After graduation, I hope to work in agricultural Jour- nalism or public relations. This internship will help me gain experience in this direction.” At United High School, Stumpf was a member of the United FFA Chapter and competed in the State Envirothon. She served as the 1989-90 State FFA Reporter and was in charge of the publication FFA Today. Her grandfather, Richard Weinschenker, is a dairy farmer from Westmoreland Coun ty and provided Stumpf with many dairy industry experiences. This included time as a member of a dairy cattle judging team in high school. Stumpf has received several awards and honors. She was the winner of the 1989 “Up with Agri culture” Writing Contest. In addi tion, she co-edited the nationally recognized 1991 Penn State Dairyman. Alternate Dairy Princess, Sandy Gross. Prior to the festival, dairy prom oters visited KDKA-AM, WDSY FM, and WDVE-FM radio sta tions to tell listeners about “Dairy Day” and Pennsylvania’s dairy industry. In addition, WPXI-TV came out to “Dairy Day” to film a story for the 6 p.m. evening news. These stories reached thousands of consumers throughout the Pitts burgh area. “Dairy Day” was sponsored by Mid East United Dairy Industry Association/F.O. 36 Advertising Agency and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program. Com panies participating in “Dairy Day” included: Carl Colteryahn Dairy Inc., Dean Dairy Company, R. Bruce Fike & Sons Dairy Inc., MarburgerFarm Dairy Inc., Mong Dairy Company, Schneider’s Dairy Inc., Taylor Milk Company Inc., Turner Dairy Farms Inc., and Titusville Dairy Inc. Serving as royalty for the Maryland Angus Association are Princess Melissa Harri son, left, and Queen Monica Feeser, center, of Taneytown. Donnal Full, right, pre sented the awards at the Maryland Angus Association's annual meeting In Hager stown, Md. Old-Fashion WESTMINSTER, Md. The Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, Maryland is plan ning an Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. The fun begins at 12:00 Noon on Sunday, July 4. Admission to this “open-air” celebration is $3 for adults; $2 for 12-18, 60 and over; under 12 is free. United energies from the “Voice of Carroll County,” WTTR AM 1470, Westminster Jaycees, and the Carroll County Farm Museum, make this outdoor event come together for all to enjoy. Planned events for the Independence Day Celebration include “Some Things Old” and “Some Things New.” Volleyball was invented in 1895 by William Morgan, a stu dent at Springfield (Mass.) Col lege; he called it “mignonette.” The VOLLEYBALL MAR ATHON will be the “something new” added to the ’93 July 4th Celebration. SALLY HELWIG will be accepting sign-ups for two separate divisions: Co-ed Recreation and Co-ed power. Pre-Register with Sally at (410) 429-4124 by June 25. Games begin at 12:00 noon and run until 6:00 p.m. • Old Tyme Family Games for the whole family will run from 1 - 4 p.m. and again from 7 - 9 p.m. Included are active games, parlor games, independent games and cake walks. • A Victorian Tea is planned in the Old Fashioned Rose and Herb Garden from 1 - 3 P.M. Mint lea and Sassafras tea will be served along with tea cakes, tea sandwi ches and pastries. A fee of $l.OO will be accepted at the garden gate for those wishing to take tea. • The 1850 s Farmhouse will be open from noon until 8 p.m. for tours conducted by period dressed guides. Museum artisans will be demonstrating lost art skills such as tinsmithing, blacksmithing, broommaking and quilting, from noon until 8 p.m. The Ole Wagon Master, Jim Saylor, will have his team of mules on the grounds for those wishing to take an old fashioned wagon ride around the Farm Museum grounds. • Picnicking is welcomed. However, a tasty Fourth of July menu for those who wish to be independent from food prepara- ed July 4th tions includes fried chicken plat ters, hot dogs, hamburgers, home made desserts, ice cream, and fresh squeezed lemonade. Craft vendors will be selling hand crafted items throughout the day for those who wish to take home a 4th of July souvenir. The Farm Museum General Store will be open selling nickle candies, hand crafted items, and memorabilia. • WTTR AM 1470 will once again sponsor the popular HUMAN TRIVIA CHALLENGE at their on-site location at 2 p.m. • An explosive lineup of on stage entertainment begins at 1 p.m. with Ray Owen. Ray will lead the audience on a musical journey through history. From 2 to 3 p.m., the Gingham Squares will swing into action. Jerry Brown is back as Uncle Sam, along with his little monkey pal. Jerry will be doing a vaudeville act on stage from 3 - 4 p.m. and strolling the grounds throughout the day. Then stay tuned for a patriotic tribute to America through song with the group, Paddyfields and Johnny Dark from 4 to 5 p.m. The Paddy fields will also feature Country music tunes in their one-hour per formance. From 5 - 6 p.m., a Kid dies’ Pedal Pull will take place around the stage area for youths ages four (4) through eight (8). Irish/American Folk music will be performed by Wherligig from 6-7 p.m. Marches and classical music performed by Monumental Brass Quintet will begin at 7:30, ending at 9 p.m. • Advanced Entertainment Octoraro Nature Walk KIRKWOOD (Lancaster Co.) The Watershed Association will hold a nature walk along the scenic and historic Black Rock area of the Octoraro Creek. Patrick Fasano will lead the mile and a half interpretive hike. Wear proper footwear for hiking. All young children need to be supervised by adults. The group will meet at Ken Shoemaker’s house at 9 a.m. and return by 11:30 a.m. The program is limited to 25 people so registration is required. If you are planning to attend, call Pat Fasano at (717) 529-2607 or Ken Shoemaker (717) 529-2467. Celebration Technologies will provide a LAS ER LIGHT SHOW. For 20 minutes, visitors will see images transformed through laser beams with musical accompaniment • The Westminster Jaycees will sponsor the annual July 4th Fire works for the 17th straight year. The sky spectacular is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. The Jaycees will be collecting a parking donation ($3 a car) beginning at 6 p.m. to help defray firework costs. Besides sponsoring this community event the Westminster Jaycees provide numerous services to the people in the Westminster, Maryland area. Parking will not be allowed along Center Street from Bishop Street to Route 32, nor along Gist and Smith Avenue. Prime parking will be on the Farm Museum grounds. We suggest you tune to WTTR AM 1470 for traffic pat terns and weather conditions, as a heavy rain could cancel the fire works display. No alcoholic beverages nor pets will be allowed on the Farm Museum grounds. For more information, please contact the Farm Museum office at (410) 848-7775 or (410) 876-2667. Those out of this area may use 1-800-654-4645. Today, Amy Warburton will be crowned at the Sullivan County June Dairy Parade in Oushore. Amy, daughter of James and Barbara Warbur* ton, New Albany, works with the family’s herd of 250. She is a Junior at Sullivan County High School and Is active in 4-H and her church. In July, she leaves for Japan as a 4-H IFFY representative.
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