A4O-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 12, 2003 Dairy Banquet Honors 4-H’ers, Leaders VIRGINVILLE (Berks Co.) The Berks County 4-H Dairy Banquet was recently conducted at the Virginville Grange Hall. During the evening many 4-H’ers, leaders, and coaches were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the 4-H program in 2002. During the evening four young individuals were recognized for their dedication to the 4-H pro gram in Berks County. Nathan Schantz, Katherine DeTurk, and Tyler Sattazahn were all recog nized from their individual clubs as Rookie’s of the Year. Nathan Schantz was then recognized as the Overall Charles D. Care Me morial “Rookie of the Year” for the county. Keri Houp, was also recognized for receiving the Joyce Miller 4-H Career Ad vancement Award. Each dairy club in Berks County nominated a first or sec ond year member as their “Rook ie of the Year” and then an over all winner was chosen for the Charles D. Care Memorial Award, which went to Nathan Schantz. Nathan, the son of David and Katherine Schantz of Alburtis, is a member of the East ern Berks 4-H Dairy Club. Na than attended all of his clubs’ meetings and also participated in the business meeting discussions. He could also be found helping other 4-H’ers at his clubs activi ties and took an initiative with the club’s good housekeeping at the local fairs. Also recognized for the “Rook ie of the Year” were, Katherine DeTurk of Mohrsville, who is a member of the Northern Berks 4-H Dairy Club, and Tyler Satta zahn of Womelsdorf, is a member of the Western Berks 4-H Dairy Club. The Joyce Miller 4-H Career Advancement Award for 2002 was awarded to Keri Houp, daughter of Gerald and Ilona Receiving Officer Book Awards at the Berks Co. 4-H Dairy Banquet were, from left: Eric Troutman, Treasurer book; Brittany Haag, Scrapbook, and Becky Dietrich, Sec retary book. Here’s something Lancaster Farming sub scribers have been waiting for: the 2003 y# «8b Lancaster Farming Fair Guide booklet, sched uled to premier May 24. Thousands of our readers count on Lancaster Farming to provide them with the latest fair news during the summer and fall season. You can look toward the fairs with this exten sive directory, covering an eight-state region. Planned is a list of fairs and fair association news. Will photos of your family turn up in the book from fairs around the region? Check it out! Liquid Manure Spreading BIGGER SERVICEI Smaller Pricel Serving Central PA & Surrounding Areas 6 Trucks & 4 Flotation Units • Surface Spread or Incorporated LimE ENTERPRISES 717-776-3108 Award winners at Berks Co. 4-H Dairy Banquet. From left: Nathan Schantz, Katherine DeTurk, and Tyler Satta zahn received “Rookie of the Year” awards; and Keri Houp received the Miller 4-H Career Advancement Award. Houp of Oley. Keri is a member of the Eastern Berks 4-H Dairy Club and is currently a sopho more at West Chester State Uni versity where she is studying key board performance and music education. Throughout her years in 4-H, Keri has served as the club treasurer for two years and vice president for one year. She also attended the Pennsylvania Governor School for Agricultural Sciences. Keri said, “though I am not pursuing a career in agricul ture, my participation in 4-H has helped me to develop the essen tial qualities of responsibility, leadership, teamwork, and serv ice that allow me to confidently pursue the career of my choice.” Record Book Awards were presented to the following: Large Herd Jordan Rice (Northern Berks), Matthew Schantz (East ern Berks), and Megan Schantz (Eastern Berks). Small Herd Matthew Werley (Northern Berks), Melissa Harper (Eastern Berks), and David Sattazahn (Western Berks). Judge for the project books was Jerry Johnson, a former Berks County 4-H par ent. Dairy Herd Journal Awards were presented to the following: Large Herd Brittany Haag (Northern Berks), Brett Treichler (Eastern Berks), and Marisa Koinski (Northern Berks). Small Herd Brittni Treichler (Eastern Berks), Melissa Schuler (Eastern Berks), and Kara Brendlinger (Northern Berks). Judges for the herd journals were Steve and Karen Mohn, former 4-H mem bers. Officer Book Awards were presented to: Treasurer book Eric Troutman, Northern Berks Club, Secretary book Rebecca Dietrich, Northern Berks Club; and Scrapbook Brittany Haag, Northern Berks Club. Many other 4-H members were also honored for participating in 4-H programs and events during 2002. Kellie Phillips, 2002-2003 Berks County Dairy Princess, presented her skit during the banquet and also played a dairy jeopardy game in which five 4-H members competed against five parents. The overall winners in a fun competition were the parents. Lindsay Fessler, 2002-2003 Berks County Little Miss Dairy Prin cess, sang her song, which says, ‘T Like Milk ... How About You?” Other program participants were Kara Brendlinger and Kris ty Gross, toastmistresses; Rebec ca Dietrich; Brennan Johns; Deb bie Dietrich, Berks County Extension Agent; and Linda Youse, 4-H Dairy Council Presi dent. WATERLESS TOILETS “SUN-MAR” Composting Toilets / Several models available I including non-electric. L j I I •NO Septic System rsj —L • NO Chemicals \ Save the Environment! \ \ \ Recycle Back to Nature! V. \ \ FREE: 12 Page Color Catalog We Perform Septic Inspections & Certifications ECO-TECH Call Today 717-337-9325 Seventh Annual Eastern Alpaca Jubilee Set HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The Mid-Atlantic Al paca Association (MaPACA) is hosting the seventh annual Eastern Alpaca Jubilee, April 25-27, here at the Farm Show Complex. The MaPaca Jubilee has been the largest Alpaca halter show in the country for the last two years. This year, 265 Alpaca breeders from Maine to Florida, and to the Mid west, will be attending the show. With more than 900 Al pacas entered in halter, agility, and showmanship classes, al paca fiber will also be judged at the Jubilee fleece show. The Jubilee also includes more than 30 vendors selling everything from alpaca sup plies to products made out of alpaca fiber sweaters, yarn, and teddy bears to name just a few items. In addition, visitors can watch alpaca shearers at work as the al pacas get rid of their “winter coats,” Alpacas are originally from South America and are related Franklin County Dairy Calf Sale Set CHAMBERSBURG (Frank lin Co.) The annual County Dairy Calf Sale will take place Saturday, April 19, begin ning at 7 p.m. at the C.V. An tique Engine Show Grounds, Chambersburg. Take Rt. 30 west from Cham bersburg for five miles to Twin Bridge Road. right onto Twin Bridge Road and proceed for about 1.5 miles. Turn left at the Twin Bridge Campground office onto Criders Church Rd. and proceed a short distance to Peckman Drive. Turn left onto Peckman Drive and the show grounds entrance will be on the Contest Winner Selected EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) fonte, from a drawing at the re- SSntI«°* 1 «°* 2003 Beef goes to Greg Hubbard, Belle- Expo. Congratulations! to llamas. They are a fiber ani mal that is shorn once a year to harvest its luxurious, cash mere-like fiber. Alpacas are an environmentally-sensitive op tion for the land since they have low water and forage re quirements, and feet with soft pads that do not disrupt the soil. In addition to being gen tle and intelligent, their man ageable size and tidy habits make them perfect for small acreages and family involve ment. There are approxi mately 50,000 alpacas in this country. The MaPaca Eastern Al paca Jubilee halter classes are scheduled for Friday through Sunday. The agility and show manship classes and the fleece show will be Friday and Satur day. The public is welcome from 8:30 a.m.-S p.m. all three days. Admission is $4 for adults and children are free. For more information about the MaPaca Eastern Alpaca Jubilee, go to www.mapa ca.org or contact Nick Melfi (908) 369-3276. left. The sale, which is open to the public, will feature approxi mately 20 calves and several em bryo selections. Franklin County 4-H Dairy Council sponsors the sale with the commission fees going to support 4-H Dairy Club educational activities in the county. r .... . - This year’s sale chairman is David Koons, Waynesboro. Sale catalogues will be available at the Penn State Cooperative Ex tension Office in Franklin Coun ty. 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