■Lancaster Faming, Saturday, August 7, 1993 it RI j I HAPPENINGS 4-H Fair Numerous events and animal shows will be featured at the Montgomery County 4-H Fair held in dreamery, Pa. on Route 113 between Routes 73 and 29, near Skippack. The fair will be held Thursday, August 12 through Saturday, August 14. The fair is open to the public on Thursday from 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A parking dona tion of $3 will be asked. On Thursday evening, the publ ic is invited to see the pigs and chickens which were judged ear lier in the day, and see the sheep show at 6:30 p.m. Also, at 7:30 p.m., the Furry Friends 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Club will hold their annual guinea pig races, open to all youth with healthy guinea pigs. A horseless horse show will also be held on Friday evening at 7 p.m. In this event the participant is a “rider” from the waist up and a “horse” from the waist down while they participate in real horse show type classes. Demonstra tions will be presented before the start of the activity. Also, for your listening enjoy ment, there will be a country mus ic DJ and line dance instructor on the schedule from 7 p.m.-lO p.m. Other highlights of that evening include a banner parade, opening ceremonies, introduction of the outstanding 4-H boy and girl, and scholarship presentation. Indoor exhibits include crafts, foods, woodworking, clothing and a wide variety of 4-H and open class entries. The indoor exhibits are open until 9:30 p.m. For more information and a more detailed schedule, call the 4-H office at (215) 489-4315. 4-H/FFA Swine, Sheep Show The 10th Annual Adams Coun ty 4-H/FFA Swine and Sheep Show and Sale was held on Tues day, July 20 at the South Moun tain Fairgrounds near Arendts ville. This event was a successful conclusion for members in 4-H and FFA, who worked hard since spring getting their animals ready for show. Overall, there were 30 participants with 30 market lambs and 61 market hogs. ■ 4-H member Chad Funt, from Arendtsville, showed the grand champion market lamb. ML Dale Farm set a record of $6.30 a pound for the 102 pound lamb. The champion trophy was donated by Long Lane Farms of New Oxford Chad was also the junior champ ion fitter and showman and received a trophy donated by Lady & Taylor Body Shop, Inc. The banners for champion and reserve champion were made by Pat Hawn of Gettysburg. The reserve grand champion market lamb was also shown by Chad Funt. The 107-pound lamb was bought by Mt. Dale Farm for $2 a pound. The reserve champion trophy was donated by an anonymous donor, in honor of the 4-H/FFA Sheep Program. Chris Gembe, 4-H member from York Springs, showed the grand champion market hog. The 234-pound hog was bought by J F Waybrant & Sons for $3 a pound. Chris also had the champion mid Woods mow’n machine... atile One! 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Her lamb was bought by Wayne Feed Supply and the trophy was donated by Carl E. Frantz, Inc., Plumbing & Heating. Heidi Miller of New Oxford was selected as intermedi ate champion fitter and shower. William Therit Insurance bought her lamb and the trophy was donated by Apple City FFA. The senior reserve champion fitter and showman was shown by Jerry ...come in for a demonstration THOMAS POWER EQUIPMENT Avondalt, PA 21S-268-2181 ECKROTH BROS. FARM EQUIPMENT New Ringgold, PA 717-943-2131 Sponseller and his lamb was bought by Qearview'Animal Hos pital. Virginia Todd was selected as Intermediate reserve champion fitter and showman and her lamb was bought by Joseph Sensenig Livestock Hauling. The junior reserve champion fitter and show-: man was Claudette Direnzo. Her lamb was bought by Earl Wilkinson. In the hog show, Andrew Rei nacker had the champion heavy weight. His hog was bought by Hatfield Quality Meats. The reserve champion heavyweight was shown by Chris JeffcoaL It was also bought by Hatfield. Chris Jeffcoat also had the reserve champion middleweight hog and he was the junior champion fitter and showman. His hog was bought by Greenwood Products. The reserve champ lightweight hog was shown by Kim Funt Her hog was bought by Bucher Meats. Chris Gembe was selected as the intermediate champion fitter and showman with his hog being bought by Hatfield Quality Meats. Senior champion fitter and show man was Mandy Hilbert and her hog was also bought by Hatfield. rectors, Five sizes of and a line of easy-on. tachments make the as mow’n machine an all-season" performer. True 360 zero turning tnger-tip control of speed, \rection and braking • Maneuverability that lets you trim as you mow • Convenient ‘out-front’ mowing 3 Mow’d machine snow-thrower and cab enclosure. 4 Mow’n machine dozer blade clears 48 In. width. 5 Mow’n machine brush sweeps 48 In. path. 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