830-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, October 1, 1994
HARRISBURG (Dauphin
Co.) 1994 has been designated
as “Year of the Horse,” so horse
exhibitors will receive special
attention as part of the effort to
increase public awareness of the
horse industry and the high cal
iber of horse shows held annually
at KILE.
Increased interest and entries
have led the show management to
expand the horse program to six
days, which moves the Appaloosa
show to Wednesday and the
Quarter Horse show to Sunday.
Once again, part of the draft
horse-hitch show is a qualifying
event in the North American Six
Horse Hitch Classic Series, and
many of the country’s top rated
hitches will work to earn points
for the national event in Ocala,
Florida.
The Keystone International
Livestock Exposition is in its
38th year at Harrisburg. The
Exposition is recognized nation
ally as a showcase for the nation’s
top beef cattle, swine, sheep, and
horses. It will be held at the Farm
Show Complex in Harrisburg on
Oct. 5-10.
At the 1994 Show, one of
America’s top performing acts,
Animals of Distinction, will be
Blaze the Balloon Blow
ing Goat will be performing
his act throughout the com
plex. Blaze does the hard
work as his sidekick twists
and turns the balloons into
shapes for the youngsters.
In 1994, more than 200 six-horse hitches were entered in the 45 qualifying shows
across the United States and Canada. The Keystone International Livestock Exhibi
tion Is again a qualifying show show for the 1994 year. Prize money will be awarded at
the KILE show. The Heavy Hitch Classic will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, In the
large arena of the Farm Show Complex. An admission fee of $5 per person will be
charged. The North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series Is the ultimate driving
event in the heavy horse world. KILE has been recognized as one of 45 recognized
qualifying shows on the circuit.
The sport of driving draft horses Is continuing to grow and find favor with audi
ences across the continent. The Classic Series competition offers incentives for exhi
bitors and encouragement to breeders of quality hhch horses. The real winner of the
classic Six-Horse Hitch Series Is the spectator. More than 400 draft horses will be on
display at KILE, and more than 15 six-horse hitches will be competing for the Classic.
Special Features , Daily Attractions At KILE
performing three shows daily.
These world famous animal per
formers are drawing record
crowds from coast to coast. They
no only entertain but also educate
against animal abuse and neglect.
For too many years, the only
reason people had to attend the
KILE was to look at the animals
and make one quick trip through
the bams before going home.
Two strolling acts, booked pri
marily for Thursday evening, Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday, will
amble around the Farm Show
Complex putting on their show.
Blaze the Balloon Blowing Goat
will be performing his act
throughout the complex. Blaze
does the hard work as his sidekick
twists and turns the balloons into
shapes for the youngsters.
The second strolling act of Mo
Vint features a replica of an old
steam engine as his amplifier.
From the Big Fresno Fair to Myr
tle Beach malls to Lifestyle
Senior Expo Show, S.C., Mo
Vint, attired in his conductors
uniform, performs harmonica
demonstrations and vocals, for
young and old, from Peg O My
Heart to Rubber Duckey and
Orange Blossom Special.
The second strolling act of Mo Vint features a
replica of an old steam engine, as his amplifier,
as Mo Vint, attired in his conductors uniform,
performs harmonica demonstrations and
vocals, for young and old.
America’s top performing acts, Animals of Distinction, will be performing three
shows daily.
PLA To Recognize
Youth At KILE
HARRISBURG (Dauphin
Co.) The Pennsylvania Live
stock Association (PLA) has rec
ognized outstanding 4-H and
FFA youth for the past 19 years.
This year the organization will
only be able to recognize FFA
youth due to the change in the
forms submitted to the State 4-H
office. In 1995, the PLA will
develop a new system so that 4-H
youth will again be recognized.
The male FFA Youth Award
recipient is Scott Byers, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Z. Lloyd Byers of
Liverpool. Scott is 16 years old
and is a member (since 1991) of
the Greenwood High School
FFA.
Scott’s FFA projects have
included swine, beef, sheep and
crop production. He has held the
offices of sentiriHand parliamen
tarian of his chapter as well as
chairman of the safety committee.
His plans include attending
college, either majoring in ag
engineering or computer science.
Other activities he has been
involved in include church youth
group, soccer, basketball, and
SADD.
Scott Byers
His FFA adviser is Mee Cee
Baker.
Jenny Zerby is the female
recipient of the FFA Award.
Jenny is 18 years old and the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nevin
Zerby of Beavertown. She has
been an FFA member since 1990
at the WEst Snyder High School.
This year, she is serving as the
president and regional area presi
dent. Her projects have included
sheep, beef, and swine.
Jenny has taken this year off to
fulfill her duties as state FFA
president, but will be attending
Penn State University Main Cam
pus in 1995, pursuing a carder in
ag sciences.
While in high school, Jenny
was active in baked, chorus,
cheerleading, student council, 4-
H, and church youth group.
Her advisers are Cynthia Shaf
fer and Stephen Kline.
The young people will be rec
ognized at the Keystone Interna
tional Livestock Show Opening
Ceremony at the Small Arena of
the Farm Show Complex on
Thursday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. They
will receive a plaque and a mone
tary award.
Jenny Zerby