JOANNE E. MORVAY Adams Co. Correspondent ARENDTSVILLE (Adams Co.) The Adams County 4-H Dairy Show was held July 29 at the county’s annual 4-H Fair at the South Mountain Fairgrounds. An entertainment highlight of the show was a calf-dressing con test featuring 4-H’ers and local elected officials. County commis sioners Harry Stokes and Richard Waybright participated as did Thomas Davidson, an aide to Rep. William Goodling. Commissioner Waybright and the 4-H team of brothers Jesse and Jonathan Murren won the contest Thomas Boyer of York judged the dairy show. Boyer’s daughter. Bridged Boyer Bonner, judged UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) —Farm animals, like people, need a good night’s rest. To help them get it, fanners use bedding materials such as straw, sawdust and newspaper. Animal bedding often is chopped, a task that can be hazardous. If you chop your own bedding, it’s wise to keep a few precautions in mind. “No matter what type of machine you use to chop bedding materials, be sure to take appropri ate precautions to prevent injuries and accidents,” said Dr. James Hilton, associate professor of agri cultural engineering in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. “Start by reading the operator’s EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) The Ephrata Area Young Farm ers’ monthly meeting was held on Aug. 3 at the Hibshman Home stead Research Farm. Robert Kauffman, Brubakers Agronomic Consulting Service, Inc. farm manager, informed the ADSI £ PAY OFF! ft K-A-a . (Continued from Pag* D 8) Heifer I Wyatt HelL Color Breed* Toul Petfor- Deity Showmen. Aehley Burdette. 16 end Older: end 9: 1. Chriitopher Derr, 2, Ryen Heinea; 3. mince 3-Yeer-Old' Ztch Hell. 1. Tenye Stambaugh; 2. Doug DeU; 3. Jeffrey DemeUe Heet. Fuel Yeer 1. Shannon Bradehaw; Fitting and Showing Fntz. 14 and IS. 1. Jeff Sutton; 2. Krietin Myen; 2, Holly Aimaooal; 3. Nicolette Null. Chempion: Jeff Sutton. Reaerve Champion: 3. Ryan Roach. 12 and 13; 1. Joahua Sendeti; 2. 4.H Dairy Judging Tenye Stembaugh. Champion Senior Dairy Bruit Hainan; 3. Juatin Thontaa. 10 and 11: 1. Senior: Jeaatca Fntz. Intermediate: Jeena Showman: Tanya Stambaugh. Champion Junior David Miller, 2. Jerrod Burrell; 3. Lauren Heaa. * Rinehart. Junior: DanieUe Heaa. 1,1 ' f. The breed champions of the 1995 Carroll County 4-H/Falr. From left, Judge Mike lager, Carroll County Dairy Maid Crystal Stambaugh, Alternate Carroll County Farm Queen Jessica Fritz, supreme champion and grand champion Holstein winner Jeff Sutton, grand champion Brown Swiss winner Ross Bell, grand champion Jersey win ner Ashley Burdette, grand champion Guernsey winner Zach Hall, Maryland Princess Mary Ellen Seraydlan, and Maryland Dairy Princess Christina Harper. Adams County Holds Dairy Show fitting and showmanship. Ribbons were distributed by Adams County Dairy Princess Ju lie Zepp. Senior champion was Ke-Holtz Bert Kitten, a senior 3-year-old shown by Shannon Holtzinger of East Berlin. Reserve senior cham pion was a senior 2-year-old shown by Ashleigh Van Lieu of East Berlin. A summer yearling. Bark Pearl Starfouck Pippin shown by An thony Hill of York Spimgs, was junior champion. A winter year ling shown by Shannon Holtzing er was named reserve junior champion. Holstein classes placed as fol lows: Spring Call: 1.6arl Wilkinson; 2. Matthew Guise: 3. Jacob Waybright. Chop Bedding Materials Safely manual. Be familiar with the man ufacturer’s warnings and follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Never remove safety guards from the machine.” Foreign objects such as rocks, metal cans and other garbage may be mixed in with newspaper. “You should always wear eye protection when chopping in case the machine throws debris into the air,” Hilton said. “Don’t allow casual observers nearby while a machine is running.” Keep the safety of your animals in mind, too. “If you’re chopping inside the bam, keep the machine as far from the animals as possi ble. Flying debris can hurt cows or horses as well as you.” Young Farmers Meet group about the various types of research being performed, then he followed with a guided tour. Jody Brown, ag instructor, pre sented the plan for a supervised agriculture experience (SAE). Her proposal as presented to Young Fanners is to have the student Holstein Is Champion Winter Call; 1.- Shannon Holtzinger: 2. Brandy Rhodes; 3. Nathan Rhodes. Fall Call: 1. Matthew Guise. Summer Yearling: 1. Anthony Hill; 2. Joy Hess; 3. Charles Brown. Spring Yearling: 1. Joy Hess; 2. Ashleigh Van Lieu. Winter Yearling: 1. Shannon Holtzinger; 2. Joy Hess. Fall Yearling: 1. Nathan Rhodes. Dry Cow: Anthony Hill. Junior 2-Yaar-Old: 1. Anthony Hill. Senior 2-Year-Old: 1. Shannon Holtzing er; 2. Ashleigh Van Lieu. Junior 3- Year-Old: 1. Shannon Holtzing er. Senior 3-Yaar-Old: 1. Shannon Holtzmg- Six Years and Older: 1. Matthew Guise. The award for the best five Hol steins bred and owned by the exhi bitor went to Ashleigh Van Lieu. hi the Adams County 4-H Jer shey Show, Carrie Stevens of York Springs won senior cham pion honors with a first place Accidents are likely it you try to unclog the chopping machine while it’s running. “The blades on most choppers are very close to the discharge opening, so keep your hands well away from it,” Hilton said. “If your chopper becomes clogged, turn it off and wait until the motor has stopped completely before trying to unclog it. Never try to clear it with a broom handle or stick while the machine is running. “Wear leather gloves when unclogging the machine—the cut ting mechanisms are extremely sharp. Blades strong enough to chop a bale of newspaper or straw can easily do the same to your hands.” Chopping newspaper and straw come to the farm which would give practical observance of their project, a mentor-type relation ship. A September meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the high school is planned to further devel op this program. Two FFA members reported on their interesting and educational experience at the Washington, D.C. conference. senior 2-year-old and the junior champion award with a first place spring calf. A summer yearling shown by Brandy Rhodes was re serve junior champion. Placings were as follows: Spring Calf: 1. Carrie Stevens. Fall Calf: 1. Nathan Rhodes; 2. Carrie Stevens. Summer Yearling: Brandy Rhodes. Spring Yearling: 1. Chase Rhodes; 2, Molly Van Lieu. Eight Brown Swiss animals were shown. Joy Hess of Gettys burg showed the senior champion, the reserve senior champion, the reserve junior champion, best bred and owned and the first place dry cow. The junior champion Brown Swiss was a fall yearling shown by Brandy Rhodes of Gettysburg. Kristen Hill of York Springs showed the first place summer can till the air with dust and organic particles that can cause severe respiratory problems. “Pro tect your lungs by wearing a parti cle mask or respirator to filter the air,” Hilton said. Bedding materials, including newspaper, also can bum very quickly, so treat them with cau tion. “It only takes one spark to create a disaster,” said Hilton. “Be prepared by keeping fire exting uishers and a water source inside the bam. Take steps to minimize the potential for sparks and flames in the bam, especially during hot, dry weather.” If you’re using a gas-powered chopper, be sure to let it cool and take it outdoors before adding fuel. Wipe up any fuel spills and store combustible materials away from bedding materials. To keep any machine operating smoothly and safely, clean it often. "A dirty machine isn’t just an eyesore. It also can be danger ous,” Hilton said. “For instance, heavy dust on an electric-powered chopper can cause the motor to overheat, increasing your risk of fire.” More information about agri cultural safety is available from the Penn State Cooperative Exten sion office in your county. FARM EQUIPMENT 268 NH Baler w/Kicker; 2 18ft Hay Wagons, (703)594-2460. 2 EZ Forage wagons, 3 beaters on 10 ton running gear; 717/626-4840. (2) Gehl 920 self-unloading forage boxes, mounted on 10 ton wagons; Starline roto spreader, new chains and bearing. 814-793-3683 after 9PM. (2) JO 14T balers; NH 315 super sweep baler; Int. field finisher hay rake culti packer; Int. 93 SP com bine, H&S steel hay wa gon; JD4R 1240 plateless corn planter; fertilizer wa gon w/hyager. 717/524-7654. 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Chase Rhodes; 2, Langdon Ramsburg. Jacob Waybright was named Champion fitter. Kristen Hill was Reserve Champion. Thirty-six animals will compete in the South Central District Show on Aug. 26 in Harrisburg. Adams County will be represented by Joy Hess; Kristen and Anthony Hill; Brandy, Chase and Nathan Rhodes; Jacob Waybright; Carrie Stevens; Matthew Guise; Carl Wilkinson; Shannon Holtzinger; Ashleigh and Molly Van Lieu; and Jesse and Jonathan Murren. The Adams County 4-H Beef Club also held a fitting and show manship contest July 29 at the county fair. The judge was John Housner. Ashley Stine of East Berlin won champion honors in the senior di vision. Bert Martin of Ortanna was reserve champion. Intermediate division champion was Cami Topper of East Berlin. Reserve champion honors went to Kyle Grim of East Berlin. Three champions were chosen in the Junior Division William Bailey of Gettysburg, Missy Jeff coat of Littlestown, and Cody Claassen of Mcknightstown. 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