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Vol. 40 NO. 39
Pennsylvania Grange Names New Youth Ambassadors
NEW BLOOMFIELD (Perry
Co.) Being the runner-up in a
contest like the Youth Ambassa
dor pageant the first time is no big
deal. Two times in as many years
can make you think a little bit
about whether you’ll ever win.
Three times, however, is more
than enough to cast a shadow of
doubt in your mind.
Chris Straub of Stony Point
Grange #1694, Mercer County,
knows how it feels. He was run
ner-up three straight years, but no
more: Straub was named the
1995-96 Youth Ambassador along
Maryland Dairy Princess Christina Harper, right, with the
help of Abigail Sowers represents the dairy Industry In
Maryland. For pictures and a story about the pageant by
Karen Butler, turn to page 82. Also, pictures and details
about the Pennsylvania dairy princesses, alternates, and
the upcoming pageant appear on page 812. Pictures and an
article about New York and New Jersey princesses and
alternates appear on page 814.
Heat, Humidity Stressful
But Not Severe
VERNON ACHENBACH JR.
Lancaster Farming Staff
The heat and humidity broke
some records in central Pennsylva
nia as well as across the nation, but
generally, there is little evidence
that heat has been blamed for any
Ag Progress Issue Next Week
ROCKSPRING (Centre Co.) The Penn State farm
known as the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center
is again preparing for the thousands of visitors expected to
attend the annual Ag Progress Days scheduled for August 15 to
17. The center is located nine miles southwest of State College
on Route 45. The theme of the program continues from last
year: “Penn State Ag Sciences... We’re More Than You Think!”
Next week Lancaster Farming will publish the annual Ag
Progress Issue that features the schedule of events, messages
from exhibitors, and features about the show. In addition, in
this current issue, to help you plan your visit, see Page D 5 for an
early review of the daily schedule and a layout of the grounds.
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with Kris Haas, who was a runner
up with Straub last year.
“It’s definitely a relief to get it
(winning) over with,” Straub, 19,
said. “It was just a matter of wait
ing my turn on the totem pole. The
three people who served ahead of
me were just as qualified and as
deserving to be ambassador.”
Haas said she is glad to have
been given the opportunity to
serve the Grange as an ambassa
dor.
‘This is a great honor because
now I can pay back the Grange for
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severe agricultural production los
ses in the state.
According to a Harrisburg
newspaper, York County suffered
more than 20 thunderstorms in
July. An article in the July 29 issue
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Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 5, 1995
Pennsylvania Grange youth members crown new ambassadors. From left, Ashley
Campbell and Lindsie Bennett, Perry Valley Grange, Perry Co.; Amy Irion, Stony Point
Grange. Mercer Co.; Traci Mattern, Ist runner-up, Big Knob Grange, Beaver Co.; Kris
ten Hros, 1995-1996 Youth Ambassador, Selpstown Grange, Lehigh Co.; Chris
Straub, 1995-1996 Youth Ambassador, Stony Point Grange, Mercer Co.; Brian Eber
sole, Ist runner-up, Community Grange, Perry Co.; Mike Tau, Hayfleld Grange, Craw
ford Co.; and Leon Blatt, Virginviile Grange, Berks Co.
Janine Wins Lebanon Swine Show Again
ANDY ANDREWS
Lancaster Farming Staff
NORTH CORNWALL (Leba
non Co.) In the race to “two
peat” to pick up a consecutive
swine championship Janine
Winebark took the constant poin
ters and words of encouragement
offered by her father, Ken.
She also borrowed “something
Janine Winebark, 11, right, picked up her second consecutive swine championship
on Monday at the Lebanon Fair. At left Is Henry Holloway, show judge.
my brother said,” Janine remarked,
and came up with the hog’s name,
Sherbert.
And it worked.
On Monday morning, Janine
paraded Sherbert (with an “R”),
her 262-pound Hampshire/Poland
China gilt, to supreme champion
market and overall champion
swine at the Lebanon Fair.
FOur Sections
Daughter of Ken and Janet
Winebark, Myerstown, Janine
picked up her second supreme
championship in a row at the fair,
which showcased a wealth of com
petition from the county. Janine,
11, worked against the odds
showing a gilt that was bom with
it’s “right ear all crinkled up,” said
$25.00 Per Year
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