Sale Of Champions, Farm Show Scholarships
(Continued from Page A3l) Highlands High School. Sarah has State Schuylkill campus, majoring have gained so much. Through during the 2003 Farm Show,
exhibited both clothing and market in Electrical Engineering, which he 4-H I have met so many new peo- in addition to her ministry
Chns graduated in 2002 from Lit- swine at the Farm Show since hopes will allow him to travel na- pie that are now good friends, and work, Janine has exhibited market
tlestown Area High School and
* s 1993, capturing reserve champion tionally and internationally. I have gained an overwhelming sw ine very successfully at the
currently a freshman at the Penn light-heavyweight market hog in • Valerie Lyn Smith, of Martins- amount of knowledge of not only p arm show since 1994. Janine
State Berks campus. He is an Agri- 2001. The capstone of Sarah's 4-H burg, Blair County, is the daughter swine, but also of the agricultural canture d grand chamnion overall
culture Business Management career was being selected 2001 of Gerald and Linda Smith. Vale- industry.” market hoe niacins in 1994 and re
major with minors in Politics and Fayette County Outstanding 4-H rie is currently a freshman at Penn • Heather A. Will is the daugh- f „ lir i a t Pr
Environmental Resource Econom- Senior Girl. State University with the intent to ter of Jeff and Linnie Will of Som- , . . , . J ’
ics. His future aspirations are to She says, “through 4-H, I have study business law, and in her erset, Somerset County. Heather Ja™ ne nas a* so receiveu numerou
become an agriculture lawyer. learned commitment, responsibil- words “fight for the rights of the has exhibited market lambs and championships m the r g
He has shown market swine for ity, and follow-through. It has al- American farmer.” Valerie was the market swine at the Farm Show. swme arena, where she snows
three years at the Farm Show. In lowed me to endure frustrating valedictorian of the 2002 Central She has also participated in the Hampshire hogs. While in 4-H,
addition to school, he held many times when I almost felt like giving High School graduating class. square dance competition and Janine was active in the swme club
offices in his FFA chapter and 4-H U p. I attribute 4-H with giving me She has exhibited market swine Farm Show Fashions with a Flair, and was a member of the Lebanon
club. Of his future career, Chris the courage to confront any situa- at the Farm Show for six years. In Heather currently attends the County 4-H Livestock Judging
says, “using all the public speaking tion with confidence that I have 4-H, Valerie is involved in the Somerset campus of Allegany Col- team for three years. Janine feels
skills and leadership qualities that been able to build upon over the Swine Club, Lamb Chops Club, lege of Maryland with the hopes of that “one of the richest blessings
I have gained through 4-H and years.” and Baby Beef Club, serving as working with handicapped chil- she has had is how her friends
FFA, I feel that I can be a veiy • Kristi Lynn Rooker, who hails president of all three. Valerie is dren in the future. Heather has al- from 4-H have encouraged and
good lawyer. I would like to be a from Uniontown, Fayette County, pleased to be a recipient of the ready given a great deal back to prepared her for life.”
part of the advancement and pros- currently attends the California prestigious Farm Show Schol- the community, volunteering over , Megan whmett is the
perity of the agricultural industry, University of Pennsylvania major- arship Award. She says, “as a re- 300 hours to the Somerset Thera- daughter 0 f j on and Donna Win
while making sure our environ- ing in Elementary Education. A cipient of the Pennsylvania Farm peutic Association of Riding and nett e ’ f Amity Washington Coun
ment is not compromised.” 2002 graduate of Laurel Highlands Show Scholarship, I will continue Special Olympics. She is a 2002 du ate of Trini
• Katherine Logan, daughter of High School, Kristi is the daughter to uphold the strong ideals and at- graduate of Somerset Area High . _ irrentlv
Thomas and Joann Logan, is a 0 f Keith and Linda Rooker. tributes instilled upon me through School. During her 4-H career, Mega y
2002 graduate of Hempfield Area Kristi has exhibited market the 4-H program, and will daily Heather has been a member of the a tresjunan at isetnany college,
High School. Katie hails from swine, market steers, breeding beef strive for educational excellence.” County Clovers 4-H Club and the majoring m communications,
Irwin, Westmoreland County, cattle, and clothing projects at the * Jared Andrew Treichler at- County 4-H Council. Heather was which she hopes will lead her to a
Katie attended the Pennsylvania Farm Show since 1995. Kristi has tends the E 3B * Stroudsburg Uni- delegate to the 2001 National 4-H career in public relations. She has
Governor’s School for Agricultural served as president and secretary versity, where he is majoring in bi- Conference in Washington, D.C., exhibited market swme at the
Sciences in 2000 and is currently a o f the Hutchinson Community 4-H o| ogy with a concentration in as well as the National 4-H Con- Farm Show since 1999.
freshman majoring in Animal Sci- Club. animal behavior. Jared’s aspira- gress in Atlanta. Megan is an active member of
ences at Penn State University. She says, “I could go on and on tions are to become a State Police She says, “of all the opportuni- the Clyde 4-H Club and the Amity
Her future plans are to become a about how 4-H has affected me in forensic specialist or an animal be- ties that I have received from my Spoons and Spools, serving as
large animal veterinarian. the past, but it would all come bavior researcher. involvement in the 4-H livestock president of both. In 2001, she
During her Farm Show career, down to one key point. I have be- „ San °| Rodne y Treichler and program, I am most grateful for gamed the AgChoice Farm Credit
Katie has exhibited three breeds of come the well-rounded, responsible andra Jared is a 2002 the friendships I have gained. Award as the Outstanding 4-H
market steers since 1994 and has adult lam today because of 4-H.” | raduat . e °J Fleetwood Area High • Janine Lynne Wmebark is the Girl and attended the National
also exhibited market swine. Katie • Debra Ellen Rudy is the Scß ° a ! “? Berk ? Cmufry- Jared has daughter of Kenneth and Janet 4 _ H Congress. Megan feels that
has had an active 4-H career, serv- daughter of Frederick and Linda ™ r r ke * T 4-H has helped prepare her for the
ing as an officer in the Westmore- Rudy, Halifax, Dauphin County, P 3 Show for three years, earn- Lebanon County. Janine is cur- h says “through the 4-H
land County 4-H Beef Club. She Debra currently attends Harris- res T erv « champion Duroc last rently attending Mercy Ships Mm- a3ed many
x.T'Tft Pe “ s * lv ?"“' ? "“■* Area Community College Sli'holdSg SnV” KbIiSriSSSSID £ST*|LS aTSge
to National 4-H Congrfss ,n 2001. with the goal of earning a doctoral k “ v ”sfit" ’ 8 £“3 She hS tei iS would not possess. They In-
tooS fSTsI Sf* “ bm ’ m "' g “ P He saS°“™Tthe seven years vSTto mlntoy ouhS. Tn elude leadership, communication,
m“ny %^i?e S S %ehra ho, exhibited breeding «“* 1 U I tact, Janine will be in Nicaragua and responsibility ”
learn, assess, and practice life skills sheep, market lambs, and market
that most teens and young adults swine at the Farm Show since
never have a chance to do.” 1993. She is a 2002 graduate of
Keri Lynn Miller, daughter of Halifax Area High School. In 4-H,
Donald and Deborah Miller, hails Debra was a National 4-H congress
from Somerset County and gradu- delegate and president of her horse
ated in 2002 from Somerset Area and livestock clubs. Debra feels
High School. She currently attends that her 4-H career has been the
the Somerset campus of the Alle- key determinant in influencing her
gany College of Maryland, major- future development,
ing in Business Accounting with She says, “I have already begun
the hopes of becoming a Certified to see how 4-H has and will contin-
Public Accountant. ue to impact my future. In the past
During Keri’s Farm Show ca- year, I have found that the people
reer, she exhibited market swine skills, organizational skills, hard
for three years and has been in- WO rk, and leadership that I have
volved in the folk dance competi- learned through 4-H has made me
tion since 1994. Keri was a mem- an asset to employers as well as the
ber of several Somerset County community.”
4-H Clubs. She was named the • Paul Anthony Shealer is the
senior 4-H Achievement Female in son of Paul and Sharon Shealer of
Somerset County in 2001. Auburn, Schuylkill County. Paul
Of her 4-H career, Keri said, “I has exhibited market swine and
will cherish my time in 4-H and goats at the Farm Show since 1994.
the many friends that I have met He has participated in several 4-H
and the memories that I have clubs and held offices in all three,
made. Being involved with live- in 2001, Paul placed 2nd in the
stock in 4-H, I have learned that National 4-H Archery Competi
hard work will pay off. At the end tion, leading his team to victory,
of a competition, if I know that I These experiences in 4-H have
have put my heart into my work I paid off for Paul, teaching him
will be proud of my accomplish- many life lessons,
ments.” He says, “4-H has taught me
Sarah Regula says of 4-H, “it is sportsmanship and that it’s not
a fun way to learn!” She is the about winning but rather about
daughter of Anthony and Marsha having fun and enjoying yourself. I
Regula and hails from Brownfield, have learned that I should always
Fayette County. Sarah attends try my best.”
West Virginia University majoring Paul is a 2002 graduate of Blue
Ichool. He is cur
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WOOL - FLEECE GRADE
64’s, 70's, 80's fine combing: 1. Frank
Davis. 2. Frank Davis. 3. Shady Hollow
Farm.
60’s, 62's, V 4 blood combing: 1. Frank
Davis. 2. Frank Davis. 3. Wayne Beare.
56’s, 58's, % blood combing: 1. Dean
Scott Sherwin. 2. Frank Davis. 3. Beth and
Mary Bow.
50's, 54's, Va blood combing: 1. T.C.
Flanagan. 2. Lynn Chnstme Zerphey. 3.
Sherwin Sheep Farm.
46’s, 48’s, low Va blood combing: 1. Lynn
Chnstme Zerphey. 2. Beth and Mary Bow.
3. Lynn Chnstme Zerphey.
Champion commercial farm flock fleece:
Frank Davis.
Reserve champion commercial farm
flock fleece: T.C. Flanagan.
WOOL - BREED FLEECE
Merino ram fleece: 1. Shady Hollow
Farm. 2. Frank Davis. 3. Frank Davis.
Menno ewe fleece: 1. Frank Davis. 2.
Frank Davis. 3. Shady Hollow Farm.
Rambouillet ram fleece: 1. Shady Hollow
Farm.
Rambouillet ewe fleece: 1. Shady Hollow
Farm. 2. Johh and Kate Bostek. 3. Johh
and Kate Bostek.
Comedale ram fleece: 1. Beth and Mary
Bow. 2. Beth and Mary Bow.
Comedale ewe fleece: 1. Roger Bow
man. 2. Megan Gutekunst. 3. Beth and
Mary Bow.
Dorset and Cheviot ram fleece: 1. Dean
Sherwin. 2. Roger Bowman. 3. Sherwin
Sheep Farm.
Dorset and Cheviot ewe fleece: 1. Roger
Bowman. 2. Roger Bowman.
Hampshire, Suffolk, Shropshire, South
down ram fleece: 1. Dean Sherwin. 2. Sher
win Sheep Farm.
Hampshire, Suffolk, Shropshire, South
down ewe fleece: 1. Shewm Sheep Farm.
2. Dean Scott Sherwin.
Champion breed fleece: Frank Davis.
Reserve champion breed fleece: Shady
Hollow Farm.
WOOL - NATURAL COLORED
Solid black brown/grey fleece (60's and
finer): 1. Frank Davis. 2. Dean Scott Sher
win. 3. Shady Hollow Farm.
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Solid black brown/grey fleece (58’s and
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Nonsohd colored fleeces (60's and finer):
1. Frank Davis. 2. Frank Davis. 3. Dean
Scott Sherwin.
Nonsolid colored fleeces (58’s and
coarser): 1. Sherwin Sheep Farm. 2. Frank
Davis. 3. Frank Davis.
Champion, natural colored fleece: Frank
Davis.
Reserve champion, natural colored
fleece: Frank Davis.
WOOL - CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES
GRAND CHAMPION FLEECE
Frank Davis
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FLEECE
Frank Davis
WOOL - EXHIBIT OF FIVE FLEECES
Exhibit of five fleeces, fine and Vi wool:
1. Frank Davis. 2. Shady Hollow Farm. 3.
Dean Scott Sherwin.
Exhibit of five fleeces, medium wool: 1.
Shady Hollow Farm. 2. Frank Davis. 3.
Dean Scott Sherwin.
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