Northwest Holstein Breeders Host Annual Pennsylvania Convention JOYCE BUPP York Co. Correspondent WEST MIDDLESEX (Mercer Co.) The Pennsylvania Hol stein Association is involved in more than SO different breed, agri cultural and junior activities, ac cording to executive secretary William C. Nichol. Nichol reviewed just a few of those programs in his report to the annual business meeting at the PHA state convention, hosted by the Northwest region, February 23-25 at the Radisson Hotel. Among them are the breed pro duction and genetics recognitions which went to nearly SO of the as sociation’s Holstein breeder fmnt From the left. Calvin Will and Paul Lawrence are pre- Sam Banled wlth P la£ l ue * of appreciation upon their retirement !iin!fr ft Landla, Arthur Baxter, Wayne Harpeter, Donald Selpt, Sam from the executive board of Pennsylvania Holstein Minor, and Lewis Berkley. Association. Core States Hamilton Bank's Agri-Finance Department is proud to support 4-H and FFA members and their respective pro grams. We believe that helping to preserve the family farm is one of the most effective ways to insure a better future for us all. And that involves working with and sup porting our young people. It's important to give them guidance, instill the proper values, and help them acquire the skills they need to be success ful farmers. Once again, Core States Hamilton Bank is pleased to support our future farmers. members during the convention’s wrap-up awards program. “The qualified herd book is now gaining importance as the world market develops,” Nichol acknowledged of the national pro gram identifying genetics of non registered Holstein cattle. “And, there are many new options in identifying cattle and in the classi fication programs.” PHA continues to actively mar ket members’ cattle and genetics to international customers. Recent export sales included shipments to Japan, Korea, Ecuador and Saudi Arabia. Continuing exodus of fanners from the dairy business is reflect Shaping the Future with A Core States Hamilton Bank 'Vbu Know Us. Wfe Know\bu. Core States Hamilton Bank is incoiporated as Core States Bank, N. A. Member FDIC. ed in its effect on the membership levels of the state and national breed associations. President Laszlo Moses repott ed a PHA membership of over 4,SSO, down in the past 12 months some 400 members. But, a con tinuing focus of the organization, according to Moses, is its active and varied leadership programs for youth members. “We have unlimited equity in our youth,” said the Gftenville dairy farmer. He praised the par ents who encourage and support their children to participate in such leadership activities, noting, “they are learning faith, hope and the 4-H and FFA (Turn to Pago A 24) From the left, Kenneth Raney receives a watch from Bill Nlchol, executive director of Pa. Holstein Association, for 10 years service to the association. Pictured above: Pennsylvania State Farm Show - Casey High (center) with his champion heavyweight steer with (L to R) Donald M. Cooper, President of Core States Hamilton Bank; Neil Snyder, SVP and Credit. Offi cer; Pat Coomes and Darvln Boyd, Aari-Finance Represen tatives. Casey Is the son of Larry and Mae High of Lititz. Pictured left: 1994 Ephrata Fair • Sarah Boyd with her homebred reserve grand champion car cass lamb and Darvin Boyd. Sarah is the daughter of Kerry and Deborah Boyd of Ephrata. Core States Hamilton Bank pur chased these animals and do nated them to the Lancaster County 4-H Livestock Banquet held on February 9th atthe Coun try Table Restaurant. The addi tional meat product was donat ed to the Lancaster County 4-H Swine Club.
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