818-Uncaster Farming, Saturday, November 19, 1994 Berks 4-H Holds Banquet KUTZTOWN (Berks Co.) Recently, at the Kutztown Grange Hall, the Berks County 4-H Lives tock Clubs held their annual awards banquet. About 260 4-H’ers, families, and guests enjoyed a meal of sausage , roast beef, and lamb. 4-H’ers from the Berks County 4-H Beef, Sheep, and Swine clubs received awards for their accom plishments. Award winners in the Beef Club were Grand Champion Steer Tom Newpher, Reserve Grand Champion Troy Gelsin ger, Grand Champion Heifer Tom Newpher, Reserve Champion Heifer Emilie Miller, Most Weight Gain Steer Jason Man willer, Most Helpful Member Richard Kerper, Jr., Senior Show man Jason Kleinfelter, Inter. Showman Jason Manwiller, Jr. Inter. Showman—Kelly Dietrich, Jr. Showman Kristy Deitrich, Senior Fitter - Jeremy Manwiller, Inter. Fitter—Mark Manwiller, Jr. Inter. Fitter Kelly Dietrich, Jr. Fitter Emilie Miller, Senior Project Book - Jason Leiby, Inter. Project Book Melissa Leiby, Jr. Project Book Ben Weist. Awards given to the Sheep Club members were Grand Champion Lamb Jason Manwiller, Champion Pair Cathryn Levan, Trip To Switzerland Planned For Dairy Farmers KINGSTON (Luzerne Co.) The 1995 Dairy Tour of Switzer land has been announced by Paul Nichols, long time ADADC industry relations representative. He said, “The goal of this Dairy Tour of Switzerland is to present an overview of the dairy industry in a small country world-famous for its Cheeses.” The tour, endorsed by the American Dairy Association, will leave JFK air port Saturday evening, March 25 and return Sunday, April 2. Nichols said, “We will have an opportunity to visit demonstra tion farms, working farms, and cheese processing plants. We talk with the farmers and the plant administrators via our English speaking guides. Along the way we allow ample time for sightsee ing and shopping. As you enjoy the lakes and mountains of the peaceful countryside, you will also become acquainted with other Northeast dairy farmers and friends of dairying.” The cost of the tour is $1,878 per person, double occupancy. A $50.00 discount is offered for Senior Showman Nicole Knepp, Inter. Showman Justin Levan, Junior Showman Jill Neiman, Senior Fitter Stepha nie Bowman, Inter. Fitter—Justin Levan, Jr. Fitter Amanda Mill er, Senior Project Book Nicole Knepp, Inter. Project Book Andy Brennan, Jr. Project Book— Lee Gauker, Junior Shepherd Award Kelly Glaser, Senior Shepherd Award Stephanie Bowman. Swine Club award winners were Grand Champion Hog Jeremy Manwiller, Reserve Champion Hog Jason Manbeck, Champ ion Carcass Hog Jason Man beck, Reserve Champion Carcass Hog Kevin Gelsinger, Senior Showman Jason Keller, Inter. Showman Brian Eschbach, Jr. Showman Joe Schick, Senior Fit ter Leon Hunter, Inter Fitter Brian Eschbach, Jr. Fitter—Corey Eschbach, Sr, Project Book Jeremy Manwiller, Inter. Project Book Laura Schick, Jr. Project Book Ben Weist. Each year, the clubs compete in the scrapbook and treasurer’s book competition. This year, the beef club got first both scrapbook and treasurers book. The sheep club received second in both and the swine club was third. those with the $2OO deposit sent to Hays Travel by October 1. (Single occupancy, add $290.) Nichols said, “If you are traveling alone* we may be able to match roommates for a mutual savings. This worked out well on our 1994 tour of Ireland.” The price includes roundtrip airfare and land transportation by deluxe motorcoach- Breakfasts and dinners are included as well as services of a bilingual, profes sional guide. In fact, said Nichols, “About the only things not included are lunches and sou venirs!” Paul and Christine Nichols hosted a tour of Ireland in March, 1994, with about 35 dairy farmers and friends going along. Nichols said, “Even though we had a full schedule, everyone was well pleased'with the relaxed pace of our Irish tour. So for our 1995 trip, we again asked Bob Hay of Hays Travel in Wysox, PA to arrange for this custom Dairy Tour of Switzerland.” For a brochure and reservation form, call or write to: Bob Hay, Hays Travel, P.O. Box E, Wysox, PA 18854-0150; toll-free: 1-800- 722-5875. A LESSON WELL LEARNED... Lancaster Farming's CLASSIFIED ADS GET RESULTS! Phone:7l7-394-3047 or 717-626-1164 , front left to right, Amanda Miller, Andy Brennan, and Cathy Levan. Rear, left to right, Stephanie Bowman, Jason Manwlller, Nicole Knepp, Jill Nelman, Lee Gauker, and Justin Levan.