AWJnCMier T«rwHrtg; Setdrdiy, OfctoterS,l»96 Presenting the Pennsylvania Livestock Association’s youth awards are, from the left, KILE co-chairman Harry Bachman, award recipients Michael Fedor, Jessica Abel, Michelle Cornman, and Luke Zerby, and award committee chairperson Kathy Stewart. (Continued from Pag* A 1) Staverand her daughter Julie Stav er, along with some grand children. Gallagher was bom in Chester County and grew up with a love of horses that continued throughout his life. He died unexpectedly in 1991 while at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show. At the time, he was serving as coordinator of the Animal Science Extension Program in the Penn State Universi ty College of Agricul tural Sciences and was { involved in the planning j for the founding of thei Pennsylvania Center for Integrated Therapy and! in a study to measure thej economic impact of the equine industry to Pen nsylvania. (It is considerable.) A profile of Gallagh er’s accomplishments were published last week in Lancaster Farming, as well were the presentation of youth awards, also pre sented during the open ing ceremonies Cathy Stewart and KILE co-chairman Har ry Bachman presented the awards to the youth. LEBANON VALLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. Manufacturing • Powder Coating • Precast Stanchions (r ir II I ' ~ Gates 1 » ■■ ■■ jfc If you are building a new facility, remodeling, or simply replacing equipment, let us manufacture the quality equipment you desire. We will be happy to visit you on your farml Contact Greg Lents for a free estimate today. 410 East Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067 • (717) 866-2030 Officials Kick Off KILE F?A winners were Michelle Corn man, of Carlisle and Luke Zetby of Beavertown. 4-H award winners were Jessica Abel, of Creekside, and Michael Fedor, of Palmerton. Harry Bachman also gave a “Year of the Swine” presentation, with examples of each breed of swine displayed in the Small Are na show ring while Bachman dis cussed the breeds and there indivi dual characteristics. Charles Itle, show manager, and Beverly Gruber, KILE executive Free Stalls secretary, gave an update on KILE, discussing the growth of the show. While the KILE actually began Oct. 2 and ends Oct. 7, the official opening ceremony is held into the event. KILE is recognized nationally as a showcase for the nation’s top beef cattle, swine, sheep and horses. Livestock breeders from 32 states and Canada are represented. Increased interest in events has lead to an BUT "TIT T "TUT ■ ■ . VV \ V Head ) ) ) ) Locks Slant Bar Feeder Panels horse ever- Cattle Slats National DHIA Announces Scholarship Program COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Na tional Daily Herd Improvement Association is announcing a scho larship program to benefit DHIA employees or members of DHIA, or the children of employees or members of DHIA. This National Scholarship pro gram was presented at the 1996 Leadership Conference held in San Diego, and received an enthu siastic response. A committee was formed and plans were made. The Affiliate Presidents were asked to donate items to be auctioned dur ing the National DHIA Annual Convention. The response was overwhelming and the scholarship program was a reality. increasing show program. It is now to six days. There are about 900 draft horses, 13 8-horse teams, and a qualifying event for the North American Six Horse Hitch Class Series, where contestants attempt to earn points for qualification in the national event in Florida. An Appaloosa show and Haflin ger show were held Wednesday, while a quarter horse show is to be held Sunday, OcL 6. Hundreds of collegiate, FFA Those atending a four-year pro- gram will receive $l,OOO, and $5OO will be awarded to those at '"tending other educational pro grams. The recipients of this year’s scholarships will be an nounced at the 1997 DHIA An nual Convention being held in Al buquerque, New Mexico, and will be awarded annually thereafter. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of scholastic abilities, and leadership in school and com munity activities. Applications can be obtained from the National DHIA office by phoning 614-890-3630, faxing 614-890-3667 or writing to Scho (Turn to Page A 39) and4-H students enter junior lives tock judging and stockman contests. Almost every commercial breed of beef cattle, sheep and swine are represented in contests, while there are many youth contests and activities scheduled. The expanded KILE offers $200,000 in premiums and there are more than 4,400 entries. There are also commercial exhi bits and entertainment, as well as food booths from various state commodity groups.
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