618-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 29, 1995 York County Goat Field Day May 6, 1995; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. York County’s Kiddin’ Around 4-H Goat Club will be having a hands-on clinic open to the public and other 4-H clubs on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Troubled Acres, operated by Rosemary Sptenkle, 214 miles southwest of York New Salem. Signs will be placed to direct peo ple to die farm. This will be the club’s second goat field day. The last one was held in 1992. The club wants peo ple to come with open minds to learn how to care for goats. Dr. Lynn Sammons of Willow Creek Animal Hospital will speak at 10 a.m. There will be a question and answer period following his speech on cleanliness of goats and goat shelters. At 11:30 a.m.. Nelson Brenne man will talk about different types of hay and have samples to show. A question and answer period will follow. At noon will be a lunch break. You can bring your own or the club will have food for sale, including hot dogs, soda, snacks, coffee, and hot chocolate. At 1 p.m., Ray Boston will speak on his country of Australia. Around 1:30 p.m., the club will have a cart-driving demonstration, put on by one of the club members. The club will show how to clip hooves, teach 4-H’ers to lead, and get goats ready for shows. The club is five years old and growing, with all types of goats. The members raise and work with the goats as 4-H projects. Directions: From Lancaster, take Rt. 30 west to the Gettysburg exit. Go to the light, and make a left onto Rt 616 South. Come into the town of York New Salem, through that light to the second hard road to the right Noss Rd., and travel about 114 miles to the farm. From Harrisburg, take Rt. 83 south to Rt. 30. From Maryland, take Rt. 83 north to Rt. 30 west to Rt. 616 south. Please bring lawn chairs. Pre-registration is required by contacting the York County Exten sion office at (717) 757-9657 or Rosemary Sprenkle at (717) 225-5179 and leave a message on machine. The event will be held rain or shine. 4-H Trail Riding Club To Form Are you interested in horseback riding over trails? Are you inter ested in meeting other youth ages 8 to 18 who also enjoy trail riding? If you answered yes to these questions, then Dauphin County 4-H has the club for you! On Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m., a 4-H Trail Riding Club will form at the Dauphin County Agriculture and Natural Resources Center, Dauphin. Any youth ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to attend and bring a parent This club will concentrate on learning safe and environmentally friendly trail riding. Future topics will include horse first aid, map and compass usage, and a variety of other topics. Future meetings will include trail rides. If this sounds like something for you, then come join us. For more information, contact Fred Rudy (717) 921-8803 daytime or (717) 896-8486 evenings. 4-H Rifle Clubs Hold Competition On April 2, the five 4-H Rifle clubs—Alexandria, Marklesburg, Newton-Wayne, Trough Creek, and Tussey Mountain in Hunting don County met at the Alexan dria Sportsman’s Club for a “shoulder-to-shoulder” competi tion to mark the end of 12 weeks of postal competition that started in January. The 4-H rifle program Allows rules and guidelines set by the NRA (National Rifle Association) for smallbore, .22ca1., position shooting. The competitors shoot at a distance of SO feet from four pos itions, prone, standing, sitting and kneeling, at targets IV i inches in diameter. The maximum score per ball is 10 points and a maximum overall score of 400 Xs designate shots in the center of the bull inside the “10 ring.” The county shoot-off is divided into three categories; • Free rifle, which is a rifle designed with many features and adjustments to fit the rifle to the shooter’s size and position. • Standard rifle, which doesn't have any or limited features and adjustments. • Prone match for shooters who have just begun the program and have not mastered shooting from all four positions. The rifle program helps young people develop hand/eye and body control and also leads them to set goals and work to achieve those goals while having fun. The Hun tingdon County 4-H Rifle program is open to all youth ages 12 -18. If you are interested in shooting sports or other 4-H programs, please contact the Extension Office at (814) 643-1660. 4-H Retreat Adams County 4-H members participated in a seven county Reg ional Pre-Teen 4-H Retreat held at Doubling Gap Center near New ville. The program focused on helping 4-H youth become better acquainted with 4-H youth throughout the area and introduced them to our natural surroundings. The Friday evening through Sunday program included six workshops. The workshops were: 1) ‘Terrariums”; 2) “Wildlife”; 3) “Native Americans”: 4) "Outdoor Cooking"; 5) “Snails"; and 6) “Fly Tying.” A program on “Bats in Your Belfry” was presented by Warren Fry. Fitness, communica tion skills, and beliefs of all kinds were featured during the weekend. Adams County 4-H members participating were Jason and Janel Keller, Katherine Bodenberg, Get tysburg; Nicolas Rudolph, Hanov er; John Myers, Aspers; Tai Hawk ins, York Springs; Wade and Emi ly Black, Bendersville; Johnathan Murren, New Oxford; and Eli zabeth Trcka, East Berlin. Abe Bucher, New Oxford, and Emily Miller, New Oxford presented the “Snails” workshop and conducted recreational leadership activities during the weekend. Chaperones were Bob and Abe Bucher, 4-H Leaders in the New Oxford 4-H Club. Lancaster County 4-H Woolies Club The April meeting of the Lan caster County 4-H Woolies Club was held at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center on Monday, April 17, at 7 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Vice Presi dent Jason Stoltzfus. after which he explained to members and parents the differences in various breeds of sheep. There were six different breeds represented by live lambs brought by members of the club. The Southdown lamb was brought by Jennifer, Jay, and Jimmy Zimmer man; the Montedale lamb was brought by John Schmidt; the Homed Dorset lamb was brought by Jessica Schmidt; the Polled Dorset lamb was brought by Radell Peters; the Suffolk lamb was brought by Jessica and Jason Stoltzfus; and the Hampshire lamb was brought by Regina Landis. Stoltzfus also explained how to handle and pick out a market lamb with the lambs that were there. The rest of the meeting was con ducted with the Lancaster County Sheep and Wool Growers Associa tion. There was a panel of four speakers who spoke on the diffe rent feeding programs for market and breeding sheep. The panel consisted of Rod Nissley, Bob Herr, Clyde Brubaker, and Abe Landis. The next meeting will be held Monday, May IS, at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center. Goat Club Meets The Cumberland County 4-H Goat Club met April 5 at the home of Beth and Greg Garvin. Twelve members were present and there was one new member. Members were reminded of sev eral upcoming events; meat ani mals will be ear tagged, weighed, and nose ininted on May 10 at Far rell Veterinary Clinic from 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The Ag Expo will be held August 9-12 at the Newvil le Fair Ground. Members also received contacts to be made for the Benefit Auction. Ron Zeigler gave a demonstra tion on feed nutrition and Ruschel le Henry gave a demonstration on “the digestive system of a goat.” The next meeting will be held May 3 at 7 p.m. at the home of Rus chelle Henry. Those wishing to join theclubor need additional information should contact one of the leaders: Red Allen at (717) 776-5097 or Ron and Lois Zeigler at (717) 776-7583. Cumberland 4-H On April 10, the Cumberland County 4-H Livestock Club held its monthly meeting at the West Pennsboro Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. The club played a game on ani mal parts. At 8:25 the dab started its business meeting. The 4-H pledge was led by Jen nifer Creek and the pledge of alle giance was led by Jason Conunan. Discussed were community ser vice projects, and reports on coun ty events were given. Also discussed were new Farm Show rules regarding cheating and illegal drug testing of all champions. The next meeting will be held May 8 at the West Pennsboro Fire Hall. Information on weigh-ins will be given at this time. Bucks 4-H The Bucks County 4-H Shoot ing Sports program gained an addi tional certified adult volunteer recently when Dwayne Murphy, a student at Delaware Valley Col lege, completed the National Archery Association Basic - Instructor course at Laurel Lake. The weekend certification prog ram, sponsored by Pennsylvania 4-H, Penn State Cooperative Extension, provided certification training for archery, air rifle, and air pistol 4-H programs in the state. Murphy will be assisting the Bucks County 4-H Archery project which begins May 17. Adult vol unteers in the 4-H Shooting Sports program are Jack and Doris Shelly, Fountainville; Janice English, Pipersville; Charles Thotson, Pit man, NJ.; and Bob Reichner, Phi ladelphia. All adult leaders are cer tified by the National Archery Association or the National Rifle Association for leadership in the 4-H Shooting Sports projects. Range safety as well as target shooting skills teach youth safety, proper care, use and storage of equipment Information on the 4-H Shoot ing Sports program is available from the Cooperative Extension office (610) 345-3283. 4-H Staff Attend Tri-State Camping Conference Adult staff for the summer Bucks County 4-H resident camp attended the Tri-State Camping Conference recently in Teaneck, NJ. The annual conference spon sored by the American Camping Association attracted more than 3,000 adults from 800 different day and resident camps in Pennsyl vania, New York, New Jersey and nearby states. Local participants were adult volunteers Deb Decker, Warmin ster 4-H Club; Joyce Scali, Doy lestown 4-H Club; Vickie Smith, Buckingham 4-H Club. Pat Freiler, Bucks County 4-H Coordinator attended the conference with the group. Freiler said that the sessions on conflict resolution and OSHA A PPENINGS Cedar Crest FFA Participates In Area Contests On April 6, a number of Cedar Crest FFA members traveled to the Mill Creek Lutheran Church where they participated in the area FFA public speaking and the par liamentary procedure contests. The Cedar Crest Parliamentary Procedure Team consisted of Chuck Aurentz, Jon Hamish, Keith Wartluft, Jeff Zimmerman, Stacy Krall, Jamie Risser, Mike Hostetter, Andy Martin, and alter nate Sean Weaver. The team placed first in the Berks, Lebanon, and Schuylkill area contest and will now compete in the eastern regional contest in May. Alisha Myers placed second in the FFA prepared public speaking contest with her speech, “Why Biochemical Research is Impor tant.*’ James Tulos placed first and Dan Kreider placed fourth in the FFA creed contest. They will also compete at the eastern .regional contest in May. MANOR FFA The Penn Manor FFA recently hold its annual awards banquet Degrees were presented to sev eral FFA members, in addition to recognition for project achieve ment Following is a list of award winners. Manor FFA Banquet Awarde Mott Improved FFA Member—Tom Kerr; Star Greenhend Production—Vince Metzler; Star Graanhand Specialty Area*—Todd Huber; Star Chapter FFA Degree Production—Joel Frey; Star Chapter FFA Degree—Specialty Araae—Seth Party; Out regulations as well as making mus ic, environmental education and rainy day activities were all valu able to the 4-H summer camp staff. The Bucks County 4-H resident camp is scheduled for the week of July 16 at Camp Laughing Waters, Montgomery County. Details are available at the Cooperative Extension office at (610) 345-3283. New 4-H Club To Start in Pottstown Area Do you like to sew or do crafts? Do you like to share your ideas with other people? If so. we have a great opportunity for you! How about becoming a 4-H vol unteer for a new 4-H Club starting at So-Fro in Coventry Square, Pottstown? So-Fro has gladly offered free use of its facilities and sewing machines for the club. Plus, 4-H volunteers and members will get a discount on all fabric and craft supplies purchased. The club is open to all boys and girls ages eight and above. For more information and a chance to become a 4-H volunteer or mem ber. please call Helaine Brown, 4-H Agent, at (610) 489-4315 or stop in to see Joanne Books, So- Fro manager. Woolies Club The Lancaster County 4-H Woolies Club had its reorganiza tional meeting March 13. After the members signed up and the project material was distri buted, elections were held for the 199 S project year. While votes were being counted, members watched a vid eo, prepared by Ed and Laßue Donough and family. The video showed and explained the selec tion and care of market lambs. Membership grew to 68 with the addition of 20 new members enrolling this year. standing Contributor Award—Stephanie Gra ham: Outstanding Horticulture Award— Stephanie Graham; Star Red Rose Businessr-Tom Karr; Placement in Horticul ture Award—Greg Hess; Placement in Agribusiness—Matt Charles; Placement in Agriculture—Kyle Harmsh; Outstanding Pro ject Manager—Barry Graver; Outstanding Livestock Production—Melissa McCardell, DeKalb Award—Barry Graver; Fruit Sales Ninth Grade—Vince Metzler; Fruit Sales— Upperclassman—Dwane Graver; Outstand ing Farming Program—Barry Graver; Char les Award—David Parker; Outstanding Crop Production—Barry Graver; Outstanding Ag Mechanic—Stan Knight; Placement in Spe cialty Crops—Nell Fellenbaum; Lockhart Award—Barry Graver; Computers in Agriculture—Erik Ober; Market Lamb Award—Kevin Boyer, Nathan Walter; Cham Capon Award—Steve Charles, Daryl Rineer, State Swine Proficiency Award—Jay Hess. Graver Named Outstanding Ag Student Barry Graver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Graver of Holtwood, was recently named winner of the 199 S Dekalb Agricultural Accom plishment Award. The award, sponsored nation wide by Dekalb Genetics Corpora tion, is presented to the outstand ing senior agriculture student demonstrating superior scholar ship, leadership, and accomplish ments in the supervised agricultur al program. Presenting the award was Valerie Breneisen, principal. Barry attends Penn Manor High School, where he has been a four year ag student. His agricultural program consists of processing tomatoes, com, and soybeans. Fol lowing graduation, Barry plans to continue fanning. As this year’s winner, Barry receives a pin and certificate, and his name will be inscribed on a special plaque displayed in the ag classroom.
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