A26-Lanc«sfcr Fanrtng, Saturday, February 4,1995
JOYCE BUPP
York Co. Correspcndent
SEVEN VALLEYS (York Co.)
“A rescuer of county agents in
distress” was one of the more
lighthearted reasons cited in a pre
sentation to the newest York
County 4-H Beef Club’s Citation
Award winner.
That was just one of the des
criptions made of Dale E. Myers
Sr., Wellsville, recipient of the
club’s annual salute to an adult or
leader who has given of them
selves to benefit the youth live
stock program. The honor was be
stowed as a highlight of the club’s
annual award dinner, held January
28 at the Seven Valleys Fire Hall.
In making the presentation, ex
tension livestock agent Tim Beck
further noted that Myers is always
there to support and help make a
success of the activities undertak
en by the beef club, doing what
ever job needs done and usually
staying quietly in the background
in the process.
A salute to Myers in the club’s
awards program states: “For the
Steer of Merit awards were present
awards program to Philip Baer, lei
Accepting trophies for York Fair 4-H beef fitting and
showmanship excellence were, from left, Jennifer Altobelli,
champion fitter, ages 15-19; Suzanne Bishard, champion
showman; and Tammi Grubb, champion fitter, ages 9-14.
Named York Beef Club C
Myers
Winners in the York 4-H beef club’s Roll Call competition
were from left, front, Jodi Dutrey and George Dutrey, and
rear, Jason Baer and Suzanne Bishard.
past IS years, Dale has been a
hard-working behind-the-scenes
leader in the Livestock Clubs.
Even after his children have
graduated from the 4-H program,
we can count on him to bring his
muscle to help weigh in and nose
print at the Preview Show. When
we went to the Junior Sale at the
York Fair, Dale was there to help
led at the York 4-H beef
»ft, and. Travis Reid.
out wherever he was needed. Most
notably, he is responsible for get
ting base bids on some of the live
stock and it doesn’t stop there.
When the sales are over, Dale be
comes the ‘cowpoke’ leading out
those animals that definitely have
an agenda that is contrary to the
one Dale has in mind. And it is on
his trailer that many of those ani
mals ride to the packing plant”
While Myers declined to learn
to fit and clip the animals shown
by their children during their 4-H
years, believing they needed to do
that themselves, he was “always
there to help us in any way,” ac
cording to daughter Julie.
Myers and his wife, Jean, have
three chilren, Dale, Jr., Julie and
Dave, and six grandchildren. A
dock worker and driver for Pres
ton Trucking, he also farms field
crops, and with son Dave, raises
cattle, sheep and hogs. The
Myers’ farm at Wellsville often
hosts livestock judging practice
and competitive activities. Along
with his 4-H leadership, Myers is
active with the Wellsville Fire
Company and enjoys hunting.
A second plaque went to Myers
as the club honored “benchmark”
years of service by leaders. Gor
don Strive, Seven Valleys, is a
30-year beef chib leader, and My
ers has IS years of leadership.
Five beef club members were
honored with the Roll Call
awards. For Roll Club competi
tion, members are graded by lead
ers on their project update presen
tations given at each meeting, as
well as on management skills.
Winners were Jason Baer, first,
Suzanne Bishard, second, and Jodi
Dutrey, third. Rookie, or first
year, member awards were earned
by Amy Sweitzer, first, and
George Dutrey, second.
Steer of Merit awards went to
three members in a carcass-value
itation
Long-time York 4-H beef club leader Dale Myers, left, is
the club’s 1995 citation award winner. Myers accepted his
award from Tim Beck, extension livestock agent, during the
club’s annual awards dinner.
Saluted by the York 4-H beef club for their service as club
leaders were Gordon Shive, left, 30-year leader, and Dale
Myers, 15-year leader.
competition sponsored by the which met marketability merit
South Central Pennsylvania Cat- standards based on live conforma
tlemen Association. Philip Baer, tion, hot carcass weight, yield and
Travis Reid and Jaspn Sweitzer quality grades and average daily
were recognized for their steers gain.
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Hellam area horse breeder; Carol
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York; Mike Waugh, 93rd District
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