Bi4-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Octobar 14, 2000 Pfautz f s Heavyweight Hogs Manheim Championship LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff MANHEIM (Lancaster Co.) Three times in 19-year-old Lisa Pfautz’s lifetime of showing hogs, she has claimed the grand championship market hog title. This year, she knew that she had a good hog for the final county fair of the season Manheim Community Farm Show. “But you never know the com petition or what will happen,” Lisa said of the coveted grand championship. Competition was keen. With eight heavyweight classes out of 120 hogs, Lisa’s 260-pound hog was in the first class of heavy weights. Right from the start, the judge for the show, Ken Wine bark, was impressed with the hog that he described as having an extremly long extension, nice bal ance, and a meaty butt. When all the class champions returned for the final showdown, Winebark pointed out the eye catching qualities of each one, but the heavyweight champion was the one that had it altogether and was problem free. “We do our own breeding,” Lisa said of the hogs her brothers and parents Rick and Sue Pfautz, Lititz, raise. Taking reserve champion hon ors was Derrick Bollinger’s 261-pound heavyweight. It was the fourth grand cham pion or reserve title for Derrick at the Manheim competition. n4-H HAPPENINGS Trot 4-H TROT 4-H club will be ending the year on a good note. Melissa Eshelman and Anita Newswanger were the first to make it to the state horse show since 1997. To qualify, they had to compete in a grooming and showmanship class at either their club roundup or their county fun show. They then went on to com pete at the county horse show. It was required that they must place in the top three to make it to the district horse show at Leb anon Fair grounds in August. They then also had to place in the top three in their class to make it to their state horse show. Melissa placed third in hunter hack on Fistful of Tricks. Anita placed second in western riding and third in keyhole on Prime Time Buddy. Melissa and Anita will move onto the state 4-H show at the Harrisburg Farm Show Com plex. The three-day show is Fri day, Oct. 27-Sunday, Oct. 29. The show runs from 8 a.m. each day until after 8 p.m. TROT conducted its meeting at the Weaver residence Monday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 p.m. A club fim show had been brought up. If anyone is interested in joining, call (717) 4844)225. Hunterdon County 4-H The Hunterdon County 4-H Clubs invite the public to join them as they celebrate 4-H Car nival Night Friday, Oct. 27, from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Extension Center in Flemington. A fun-filled night is planned for all ages. Bring a decorated pumpkin. Prizes will be awarded for painted, carved, or naturally de corated pumpkins. Other activi ties include carnival booths, crafts, and food table all for a nominal fee. For more information, call the Judge Ken Winebark selects Lisa Pfautz’ 260-pound crossbred as the grand champi on market hog at Manheim. Showmanship champions in each division, from left, are Derrick Hanna, 8-10-years; Joelynn Donough, 11-13 years; Ashley Krefder, 14-15 years; and Amy Becker, 16 and up. 4-H office at (908) 788-1340 or 1341. Conodoguinet 4-H Sheep Club The Conodoguinet 4-H Sheep Club met in September. Project books were handed in. Members reviewed the Ship pensburg Fair, roundup, and Ag Expo. Members that participated in those functions gave reports. Two banquets Achievement Night, Oct. 5 and the livestock banquet, Oct. 12 were discussed. A pizza party at Pizza Hut is planned for Thursday, Nov. 2. The club discussed donating gifts for one needy boy and girl for Christmas. The next meeting, the organi zational meeting, will be con ducted in January. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For more in formation, contact Mrs. Richard Myers at (717) 258-3850. Progressive Clovers 4-H Club The meeting of Progressive Clovers was at the Baust Parrish House in Tyrone, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. The club members that had exhibits at the Carroll County Fair were Brandon Derr, Sarah Davis, Niki Reese, Kevin Riding er, Scott Davis, Matt Carmen, Ryan Haines, Josh Gieron, Sarah Gieron, David Miller, Jason Ri dinger, Kim Holland, Jon Sand ers, Josh Sanders, Ben Powell, Brett Haines, Austin Schwartz beck, Aubrey Schwartzbeck, Amy Ridinger, Sarah Gross, and Kelly Swartzbaugh. Club members with exhibits at the state fair were Sarah Gross, Sarah Davis, Scott Davis, Kevin Ridinger, Jon Sanders, Ryan Haines, Jason Ridinger, Matt Carmen, Josh Gieron, Sarah Gieron, David Miller, Kim Hol land, Amy Ridinger, Aubrey Schwartzbeck, Austin Schwartz beck, Brett Haines, Ben Powell, and Josh Sanders. Demonstrations were given by Kevin Ridinger on “Grain Is Fun But Not Safe To Play In.” Jason Ridinger presented “Safety Is The Key To Success.” Amy Ri dinger spoke on “Rabies.” For information, call Sylvia Miller at (410) 751-5299 or Car roll County 4-H Office at (410) 386-2760. Derrick Bollinger shows a 261-pound crossbred to take reserve grand champion market hog honors at Man heim Community Fair, Monday evening. MANHEIM SWINE LIGHTWEIGHT Class 1.1. Kevin Stallman. 2. Ryan Do nough. 3. Chns A. Hess. Class 2- 1. Brian Nolt. 2. Jeff Nolt. 3. Lorn Fox. Class 3: 1. Travis Donough. 2. Heather Stallman. 3. Chns A. Hess. Class 4; 1. Amy Becker. 2. Chad Hip pensteel. 3. Joelynn Donough. Lightweight champion: Amy Becker. Lightweight reserve champion; Kevin Stallman. MEDIUM WEIGHT Class 1:1. Kevin Stallman. 2. Joel Geib, 3. Dustin Musser Class 2: 1. Derek Hanna. 2. Bobby Shearer. 3. Jason Rohrer. Class 3: 1. Rodney Groff. 2. Joel Frey. 3. Jason Rohrer. Class 4: 1. Derick Bollinger. 2. Cody Musser. 3. Rodney Groff. Class 5:1. Rodney Groff. 2. Troy Weng er. 3. Eric Ober. Class 6: 1. Kevin Stallman. 2. Joelynn Donough. 3. Brandon Forry. Medium weight champion: Rodney Groff. Reserve me dium weight champion: Kevlr Stallman. MEDIUM HEAVYWEIGHT Class 1: 1. Brandon Forry. 2. Troy Wenger. 3. Dustin Mus ser. Class 2: 1. Travis Donough. 2. Ashley Shear er. 3. Joanna Rohrer. Class 3: 1 loel Frey. “All have the same genetics,” Derrick said. “We raised seven for showing and picked the best to come here our hometown.’ Derrick said. Showmanship was divided into four classes. The top three winners in each division included the following: Amy Becker, Eric Ober, and Travis Donough, 16 and up; Ash ley Kreider, Nichole Kreider, and Brian Geib, 14-15-year-olds; Joellyn Donough, Michael Shearer, and Johanna Rohrer, 11-13-year-olds; Derrick Hanna, Ashley Shearer, and Brian Nolt, 8-10-year-olds. Fair board member Earl Geib said livestock entries at the fair are record breaking. “We are maxed out. We literally have no more room to house animals.” Although the crowd bundled up and complained about the un seasonably cold weather at the beginning of fair week, Geib said that the weather had a positive impact. “Cool weather keeps ani mals from getting sick. That’s important in tight comers.” A partial listing of placings follows: Ryan Donough. 3. Jared Forty. Class 4: 1. Ryan Donough. 2. Nathan Kreider. 3. Michael Shearer. Class 5; 1. Heather Stallman. 2. Lorn Fox. 3. Jared Forty. Class 6; 1. Darin Forty. 2. John Douglas Stauffer. 3. Brandon Forry. Class 7; 1. Joelynn Donough. 2. Cody Drace. 3. Brian Geib. Medium heavyweight champion; Heath er Stallman. Reserve medium heavyweight champi on: Darin Forty. , HEAVYWEIGHT Class 1:1. Usa Pfautz. 2. Joel Geib. 3. Brandon Forty. Class 2: 1. Derick Bollinger. 2. Heather Stallman. 3. Chad Hippensteel. Class 3; 1. Travis Donough. 2. Derick Bollinger. 3. Wayne Powell 11. Class 4:1. Joel Geib. 2. Olivia Powell. 3. Troy Wenger. Class 5: 1. Eric Ober. 2. Joel Geib. 3. Amy Becker. Class 6: 1. Ryan Donough. 2. Darin Forty. 3. Nicole Kreider. Class 7; 1. Derick Bollinger. 2. Bnan Geib. 3. Cody Musser. Class S: 1. Nicole Kreider. 2. Brian Geib. 3. Wayne Pow ell 11. Heavyweight champion: Lisa Pfautz. Reserve heavyweight champion: De nek Bollinger. Overall grand champi on: Lisa Pfautz. Reserve overall grand champion: De- Inger.