Southwestern PA Holstein Show Continues Growth DAVID HIEBERT Westmoreland Correspondent DUNBAR (Fayette Co.) The South West Pa., Holstein show took one step forward toward new heights in its exhi bition here on Saturday August 1 The show continued its numerical growth, attracting 105 entrants from the 7 counties which are part of the Southwestern region. Though technically possible to cross the lines, few entries came from out side the region. A strong showing with 12 entries in the Winter (Int) Calf Class promise this area will con tinue to grow. The experience gamed by the youngsters in this show will keep the competition keen for many years The family involvement by the Allen Hill dairy shows how’ seriously this competition is taken The family showed 14 animals, winning the premiere breeder and Premier exhibitor banners Announcer Oren Bender, Accident, MD kept the audience, including youth show sponsor Dr Albert Barnett, involved with the action in the ring. Standing with Open Reserve Champion E-Ricks Counselor Mystifi junior three year old class) shown by Andrea Bednarski, owned by E. Richard Bednarski, Avella PA and open Grand Champion Pern-Spring (from the Senior 3-year-old class) owned by William Buttermore and Sons, Mt. Pleasant, PA and show by John Miller, and are Jane Ansel (I), Fayette c °un*y dairy P rmcess > judge Creedin Cornman, Carlisle, PA, Katie Bednarski (6 years old), Bill Buttermorr and Amanda Buttermore. Photo by David Hiebert. See Our Products On Display At AG PROGRESS DAYS August 18 - 19 • 20 • We're Located on W. 9th Street All East Farmersville Rd. s. New Holland, PA 17557 /-waffle slatA (717) 355-2361 **4. 4 ¥ Precast Concrete Bunker Silos or commodity buildings built to suit your needs. Bunkers available in 8 Ft. or 12 Ft. High. Rmgman Peter Hamming kept things tidy and the process mov ing. Judge Creedmg Cornman, Carlisle, PA said he’s been involved with Holsteins all his life. Following the judge’s deci sions, dairy princes from three counties helped in presenting ribbons, rosettes, quality tee shirts and merchandise to the winners. Representing the region were Beckie Ruffner, Armstrong county dairy princess, Jane Ansel, Fayette county dairy princess, and Missy Powell, Somerset county dairy princes i. The Southwestern Pennsylvania Holstein region includes Armstrong, Butler, Fayette, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Points accumulated in this show accu mulate and help determining winners at the Pennsylvania state and US Holstein shows Pennsylvania Holstein Associa tion executive director Kenneth I Raney credited the show com mittee chair Rick Allen and the ten members of his committee with good organization, includ ing arranging for the show spon sors. (Turn to Page 8) Keystone concrete PRODUCTS INC Calf Housini Ag Progress Section 2, Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August IS, 199 S—Page Standing with Junior Reserve Champion Alien-Hill Stardust Pet (from the Winter Int Yearling class) shown by Shelby Allen, Smock, PA owned by Joel Winder, and Junior Grand Champion Conno-Q Blackmark Molly (from the Fall Sr. calf class) owned and show by Andrew McKissick, New Castle, PA, are judge Creedin Cornman (r), Carlisle, PA Missy Powell (I), Somerset county dairy princess. Photo by David Heibert. Concrete Slatted Free Stall Barn Slatted Heifer Barn With Pre-cast Partitions »*r ’ Concrete Feed Bunks 247