33 Teams Compete In 30th Invitational Youth Dairy Judging Contest HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) - The Ohio State University's collegiate judging team won first place in the 30th annual Invitational Youth Dairy Judging Contest held as part of the 35th annual Pennsylvania All-American Daily Show at the farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. Thirteen collegiate teams participated. Maryland 4-H was the top winner in the 4-H division, which had 14 teams entered, and students at Solanco FFA in Lancaster County, took top hon ors in the FFA division, with six teams competing. Ohio State's collegiate team placed first in the Brown Swiss, Guernsey and Holstein competi tions; second in Jerseys; and fifth in Ayrshires. They were second overall in reasons, and had three of the top 10 individuals overall, and two of the top 10 individuals in rea sons. The Ohio State team received the Cuthbert Nairn Rotating Trophy, named in memory of Cuthbert Naim who was instru mental in founding the Pennsylvania All-American Dairy Show. Ohio State's Christopher Lahmers was second overall in individual competition and sec ond overall in reasons. He was first in Brown Swiss, Holsteins and Jerseys. Team member Aaron Wise was fifth overall, and fourth in Guernseys. Kim Tessanne was seventh overall and eighth in total reasons, and second in Brown Swiss and Holsteins. < Coach of the Ohio State team is Peter Spike. Melissa Wright is the fourth member of the team. Randall G. Renninger Certified Public Accountant Specializing in agriculture and construction industries “We help business people discover ways to cut costs, save taxes, and be more profitable” Call about our FREE seminars 535 W. Orange Street, Lancaster, Pa. 17603 (717)299-6480 ♦ Fax (717) 299-6390 [PAUL B. 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Cornell's team, coached by David Galton, received the Harry F. Roth Rotating Trophy. University of Florida was fourth in reason, and Virginia Tech was fifth. Maryland's winning 4-H judging team placed first in Ayrshires and Holsteins; second in Jerseys; and fifth in Brown Swiss. The Maryland team was first overall in reason placings. Maryland's Mike Creek was first in overall individual compe tition, and second overall in rea sons, and fifth in Holsteins. Helping the Maryland team claim victory was Barbara Schenning, who placed fifth overall, was fifth in reasons, sec ond in Holsteins, third in Jerseys, and fourth in Ayrshires. Jeena Rinehart of Maryland, placed ninth overall individually and was first in total reasons, ' [h Polyethylene Tanks • SPRAYER TANKS ALL SIZES For New Or Replacement AVAILABLE FROM • STATIONARY TANKS - For 25 GAL. Liquid Fertilizer Storage to 2500 GAL. 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Four Springs Jerseys was farm pre-fix of three of the four champion Jerseys. Jennifer Kellerman owns the jr. champi on winter calf and her brother Joshua owns the res. jr. champi on spring calf. J. Craig & Susan Wicker (Four Springs Jerseys) had the grand champion 4 yr. old and EDN-RU Jerseys KENNETH V. STAUFFER R.R. #1 Box 307, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853 PHONE (717) 539-4606 FAX (717) 539-4703 4-H; Pennsylvania 4-H (fourth in reasons); Wisconsin 4-H; Ohio 4-H; Kentucky 4-H (third in rea sons); Minnesota 4-H (fifth in reasons; and Michigan. In FFA competition, Solanco FFA took second place in reason; first in Brown Swiss; second in Ayrshires, Guernseys and Holsteins; and third in Jerseys. TEam member Ben Flahart was high individual overall, and sixth in reasons, he was first in Ayrshires, Brown Swiss and Jerseys. Show Results Given (Harold & Shirley Harpster & Family) own the res. grand champion aged cow. Mary Anne Clouser swept the Milking Shorthorn show, Jr. champion was her spring year ling, grand champion was her 5 yr. old and res. grand champion was her Jr. 2 yr. old. In the Holstein breed the show is split. The calf and heifer classes are during the day and the cow classes are in the evening. Emily Clonmger with her fall calf had jr champion and Lori Connelly had res. jr. champion with her fall yearling. In the cow classes the fair com- 1-888-539-4606 Please Call For Free Information! Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 26, IMB-A2l MILK Wherc's your mustache? " Brian Mull of Solanco FFA was fourth in both overall com petition and in reason; third in Guernseys, fourth in Brown Swiss and Fifth in Ayrshires. Mike Bollinger was tenth over all and fifth in total reason. Doug Hoffer rounded out the team, coached by Arba Henry. Other FFA teams placing include Northern Adirondack (NY) FFA (fifth in reasons; Caesar Rodney Del. FFA (third in reasons): Putnam County (ga) FFA (first in reasons); Huntingdon mittee and Centre Co. Holstein club sponsor a three year old futurity class. Taking that honor was Penn Dell Farm with Penn Dell Slocum Rita. The grand champion was a 5 yr. old cow owned by David Kochner and the res. grand champion honor went to Troy Hartle with his 4 yr. old. The premier breeder and premier exhibitor awards went to Penn Dell Holsteins Jay H. and Mary F. Houser Family. Jay and Mary were pleased to take the honor home, with all of the family present except for Mary Ellen’s husband, who was home on the farm in Wisconsin. 0 Sg 00
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