UPPER LAWN (Lebanon
Co.) The Lebanon County
Holstein Oub held its annual field
day at the farm of George and Car
ol Ungemach. located in south
western Lebanon County.
For yean the Ungemach family
has been active in the county Hols
tein dub and the children have
been active in 4-H and FFA pro
jects and programs. They milk
from 80 to 85 registered and grade
Holsteins in a free-stall with
pumped manure storage.
About 275 people attended the
evening event held late last week.
Many participated in the judging
contest.
Guest speaker was David Rama,
cattle merchandiser with the Cattle
Exchange, who is well known for
his work with some major sales
and dispersals.
There were also photo and infor
mation displays of the ,breeding
and genetics represented in five
different county herds.
The judging contest consisted of
three classes of Holsteins, and, asa
tie-breaker, a class of milking
goats.
Lebanon Holstein Holds Field Day
The Holstein classes consisted
of a junior heifer calf class, 2-year
oid cows, and a dam and daughter
class.
Contest winners among the
youths, aged 13 and younger were
Holly Meyer, first; Aaron Hoover,
second; and a tie for third between
Jake Mase and Brad Hoover.
Among the youths aged 14 to 18
years old, the winner was Jeremy
Troutman, followed by Melonica
Kauffman for second and three
way tie for third between Dannette
Noli, Scott Nolt, and Sandy Gross.
In the men’s division, the first
place judge was Pat Arnold, fol
lowed by Harry Bachman, and a tie
for third between Mike Fair and
Dale Hostetler.
Sharon Arnold led the women’s
division, followed by Stephanie
Wagner, second, and Lois Meyer
at third.
The Lebanon Holstein also has
several activities on its calendar.
The club also had scheduled to
hold its annual county sale at the
Lebanon Area Fairgrounds Friday
night, after presstime.
And according to club secretary
Brace Bollinger, the club’s annual
A crowd of people congregates at the tablefor signing up for the Judging contest as
other members of the Lebanon County Holstein club socialize or admire photo and
Information displays on five county herds, as part of the Lebanon County Holstein
Club annual field day at the family farm of George and Carol Ungemach.
banquet i> scheduled for 7 p.m., Hall. club, or to become a member, call
Oct 28, at the Schaefferstown Fire " Bollinger at (717) 274-8861.
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