AZMancasw Farming, Saturday, Octobar 29, 1994 GETTYSBURG (Adams Co.) Plans for hosting the national convention, the presentation of a scholarship and other awards, plus election of new directors were the major items brought before the membership of the Adams County Holstein Club during the 43rd annual meeting held at the tlrehall in Barlow. The event was presided over by Marvin Brown. Plans for the National Conven tion were outlined by John Cope, vice-president of the board of directors, Holstein Association USA Inc., who thanked the local club for financial support pledged toward expenses of the national convention. He reported that the convention will be held in Pitts burgh near the end of June 1995. Cope described an innovative identification system and the options available to speed the reg istration of cattle. He told of steps taken to downsize the national f fas ter- It’s no wonder the Harmony* Milker Unit is getting such rave reviews. 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He complimented Maty Kay Roche for organizing the first county Hol stein Show which was held in con junction with the South Mountain Fair in September. It was announced that Shannon Holtzinger will show in the, Intermediate calf class at the National Junior Show in Everyone’s singing the praises of the new Harmon/ Milker Unit. b£t^ Louisville, Kentucky the first week end in November. Jeff Roche listed accomplish ments of the Junior Holstein Club members which included contribu tions toward a new youth show barn at South Mountain Fair grounds. He distributed awards to the youth, including a first time presentation of a $250 scholarship. Everett “Beau” Ramsburg, of Get tysburg, a student in dairy and ani mal, science at Penn State, was the recipient. Roche also announced that the Pennsylvania Holstein Associa tion is accepting heifers for ship ment to Saudi Arabia. In concluding his service as state director, Steve Wood urged membership renewal by Nov. 1 to obtain the benefit of a fee incentive. Director Robert Stratton thank ed the Lobaugh family of'Ber- Creek Farm for hosting the classi fication meeting. And its patented, top-unloading design not only transfers milk to the pipeline quicker, it does so 1 Idle keeping milk proteins iptact. \ vTiich means you can get better quality milk. With all these unique features working together, the Harmony Milker Unit can be instrumental to increasing your profits. So call 1-800-365-1883 or your nearest independent Alfa Laval Agri™ dealer to learn more. And who knows? You just might break into song. National Convention Dan Waybright presented re- program highlights of the past year port on special activities and as presented by County Agent; thanked the Clowney family for Thomas E. Piper. This included hosting the summer twilight meet- scenes from the state convention, ing. 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Finding hel pers to work with traffic and to make sure the events run smoothly is a challenge. “It’s growing so fast that we’re having trouble keeping up with it,” he said. “The whole thing is geared toward kids. It’s a fun time for families, particularly the kids.” Yerkes employs two full-time employees at the farm market and live full-time at the farm. In the summer, 30 help part-time at the market and in planting and harvesting the crops. J.B. Zimmerman & Sons, Inc. P.O. Box 337, Lancaster County Blue Ball, PA 17506 717-354-8030 Erb and Henry Equipment, Inc. 22-26 Henry Avenue New Berlinville, PA 19545 215-367-2169 Franklin Hess Ent, Inc. Rt. 2, Box 130 Orangeville, PA 17859 717-925-6939 Wltmer Implement Service 1896 Bedford Rd. Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-532-6139 Potomac Valley Supply 11606 Greencastle Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-223-6877 Bennett Machine Company 1601 So. 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