A4O-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 2, 2002
Dairy Show, Auction Draws Crowd To New Holland Sales Stables
Peilas Stardust Abby-ET was grand champion cow and
top seller at the annual New Holland Sales Stables dairy
show and sale Wednesday. Judge Ray Seidel, right, con
gratulates owners Harold Welk, at halter, and Donald
Welk, both of Stonehurst Farm, Strasburg.
Penn State Cooperative Extension Names Outstanding Recipients
YORK (York Co.) The Penn
State Cooperative Extension, at
its annual meeting Oct. 26,
named this year’s recipient of the
prestigious “Outstanding Exten
sion Supporter Involvement”
Award.
This year’s winners are Mr.
and Mrs. David Schreck of
Spring Grove. Mr. and Mrs.
Schreck, along with their son
Christopher and daughter Ra
chel, own and operate Iron Ridge
Farm, located on Myers Road. In
their farm they offer a “Pick
Your Own Blueberries” operation
as well as selling strawberries, as
paragus, flowers and a variety of
other vegetables.
In this, the 100th anniversary
of the 4-H program, no one is
more worthy of this recognition
then Dave and Karen Schreck.
Angus Association
Meeting, Show Set
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Angus enthusiasts and
members of the American Angus Association
from across the nation will gather at the 2002
North American International Livestock Expo
sition (NAILE), Nov. 16-19 in Louisville, Ky.
A hill schedule of events is planned for the
Angus breeders from 47 states and Canada
that are expected to attend the American
Angus Association’s 119th annual meeting and
the 2002 Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV)
Angus Show, which is the 2003 National
Angus Show.
This year’s event
will kick-off with the
conclusion of a year
long 50th anniversary
celebration of the
American Angus Aux
iliary, Saturday eve
ning, Nov. 16, at the
Executive West Hotel.
In addition to
scheduled activities,
the American Angus
Auxiliary will host a
silent auction through
out the event. The
Angus Foundation
and Auxiliary will also
have a variety of items
for sale in their Holi
day Room at the Exec
utive West.
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The family became a part of 4-H
about eight years ago when Ra
chel wanted to join the 4-H Rab
bit Club. Chris had an interest in
poultry.
Dave and Karen quickly saw
the value of becoming volunteers
in the 4-H program, and they set
about the task immediately. They
showed their two children just
what it means to get involved
and to volunteer. First, they both
worked as activity leaders in the
rabbit club. They helped wherev
er needed. Helping to haul ani
mals and straw to petting zoos
and learning centers, manning
the learning centers for more
hours then could possibly be cal
culated, they generously shared
their
knowledge
NEW HOLLAND (Lancaster
Co.) More than 500 dairy ani
mals from seven states and Cana
da were sold at New Holland
Sales Stables ring here Wednes
day.
Dairy farmers, speculators,
and spectators filled the arena for
the auction of 262 milking cows,
218 heifers, and 26 bulls, includ
ing registered and grade stock. A
show of eight cow classes took
place prior to the sale.
Donald and Harold Welk of
Stonehurst Farm, Strasburg, con
signed the two top-selling cows.
High seller and grand champi
on of the show was Peilas Star
dust Abby-ET, a 4-year-old Hol
stein with an EX-91
classification. Larry Finch of
lowa bought her for $4,600.
The Welks recently traveled to
New England to acquire this
daughter of Browndale Stardust
about agriculture and animals
with all who came or had ques
tions. They spent hours setting
up and tearing down for dinners,
achievement programs and
camps.
When the Poultry Club needed
new leaders, Dave and Karen
willingly took on the job. They
learned all they could about 4-H
and being an organizational lead
er. This is their fifth year as re
spected and well-loved leaders of
this Club.
Dave has served on the 4-H
Advisory Council for three years.
Within this council he has served
as vice president and secretary
and chaired or served on numer
ous committees. Karen has
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Salvatore A.
BOCCUTI
300 Rosemary Avenue
P.O. Box 641* Ambler, PA 19002-0641
Ph.(215) 646-1853 • Fx.(215) 646-3790
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DAVE LEFEVER
Lancaster Farming Staff
Photography
Commercial Photographer
and Peilas Raider Amy. Judge
Raymond Seidel called Abby
“the tallest, framiest cow with the
best udder of the show.”
Ke-Hills Stardust Martina, an
other 4-year-old Holstein from
Stonehurst Farm, placed third in
the mature fresh cow class and
went for $4,500, second high at
the sale. The buyer was Jacob
Esh of Gordonville.
A mature dry cow consigned
by Peila Brothers of Massachu
setts was named reserve champi
on of the show. Stonehurst Farm
purchased her for $2,450.
The 34 top cows placing in the
show averaged $2,297.
Following are the top placings
for each class judged:
Mature Fresh Cow: 1. Stonehurst Farm
2. Peila Bros. 3. Stonehurst Farm.
Mature Dry Cow: 1. Pella Bros. 2. Peila
Bros. 3. Stonehurst Farm.
3-Year-Old Fresh Heifer 1. Stonehurst
Farm 2. Marvin Eshleman 3. Peila Bros.
3-Year-Old Dry Heifer 1. Stonehurst
Farm 2. Marvin Eshleman.
2-Year-Old Fresh Heifer: I.Peila Bros. 2.
served three years on the
4-H Fair board of directors. She
helps to organize the kitchen,
helps with setup and tear down,
and volunteers her support and
ideas for new and innovative
projects at the 4-H Fair. She and
Dave, along with several other
members, take complete charge
of the chicken barbecue mak
ing sure everything is there, the
chicken is cooked properly, and
securing one of the largest dona
tions to the 4-H Fair the sweet
cum.
“Dave and Karen work tire
lessly to help the 4-H County
Council with their camps, fund
raisers, community service proj
ects, and workshops,” according
Sandy Frey-Thomas
leads Abby in the sale ring.
Peila Bros. 3. Stonehurst Farm.
2-Year-Old Dry Heifer; 1. Fred Potteiger
2. Stonehurst Farm 3. Stonehurst Farm.
Mixed Breed Fresh: 1. Marvin Eshleman
2. Dale Hostetler 3. Peila Bros.
Mixed Breed Dry: 1. Peila Bros. 2. Rick
Findley.
Grand Champion
Stonehurst Farm
Reserve Qrand Champion
Pella Bros.
to Mary Jo Kraft, 4-H/youth de
velopment program educator.
“Dave and Karen have opened
their farm and their home to
countless numbers of tours, din
ners, and picnics for 4-H mem
bers and families. They went out
of their way to insure handicap
ped accessibility for the 4-H Eas
ter Seals Club. Their members in
cluded youth in wheel chairs and
with other developmental and
emotional challenges. Dave and
Karen felt so strongly about Ex
posing all youth to agriculture 1
that they provided the means for
these special youth to be able to
tour their farm. It waj a tfip
these youngsters will never for
get.”