Karen Shaub
Attend Lancaster Dairy Princess Pageant
LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) If you are
ready for a change of pace, involving entertainment
and suspense, be sure to attend the Lancaster Coun
ty Dairy Princess pageant on Saturday, June 21, at
the Farm and Home Center Auditorium in Lancas
ter.
Kari Martin, Ephrata, the reigning princess, will
give up her title at the pageant. One of three con
testants will earn the title that evening.
Festivities commence with a milk punch and
cheese reception at 7 p.m., with the pageant itself
beginning at 7:30 p.m. After the pageant, attendees
will enjoy an ice cream social and have the chance
to meet both past and present members of the
promotion team.
This year 28 young women make up the Lancas
ter County Dairy Royalty Court. Also presented
during the pageant are the Dairy of Distinction
awards presented to three farms that have earned
the title this year.
Three young women are competing for the title of
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Stephanie Donough
Lancaster County Dairy
Princess this year. Step
hanie Donough, 18,
daughter of Tim and
Brenda Donough, Eliza
bethtown.
Tim and Brenda are
both employed as herds
men at Strickland Dairy,
a 450-acre farm with 330
head of Jerseys and Hol
steins in the herd. Stepha
nie recently completed
her high school education
and is a home-school
graduate. She is a mem
ber and president of the
Northwest 4-H Dairy Club, is on the Lancaster
County dairy judging team, and has been a dairy
ambassador for the past three years. Dairy cattle
fitting and showmanship are two activities Stepha
nie enjoys; she also likes helping at the farm when
ever possible. Web-design and activities involving
the computer are other interests Stephanie pursues.
She plans to attend college in the fall of 2004.
Another prospective candidate is Carla Martin,
the 18-year-old daughter of David and Robbin Mar
tin of Manheim. Carla resides on Danda Farm, a
300-acre farm with 130 head of dairy cattle. Princi
pal crops produced are grass, alfalfa and com.
A home-school graduate, Carla plans to attend
Lebanon County Career and Technology Center as
a nursing major in the fall. Carla is the reigning
Manheim Fair Queen and was one of the top five fi
nalists at the State Fair Queen Competition.
Active in her church, Carla is part of the religious
education team, and sings in a trio at church. Musi
cally inclined, she sings and plays several instru
ments. She also enjoys sports, horseback riding and
photography in her spare time. Carla is employed
part-time as a waitress at Kreider Dairy Farms Res
taurant; a CNA at Mt. Hope Home; and as a secre
tary at G & G Feed and Supply.
A 16-year-old junior at Conestoga Valley High
School, Karen Shaub is the daughter of Khk and
Shirley Shaub. Kirk is employed by Blossomelle
Holsteins in Lancaster. Karen has been a dairy am
bassador for two years, and was previously a dairy
darling. Active in Lancaster County 4-H, Karen
also volunteers at Landis Homes. She is employed
part-time by Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill. School activi
ties Karen is involved with include vice-president of
FBLA, Interact Club, Marching Band, JV volley
ball, and the summer and winter swim teams. Her
future plans include attending Penn State as an ele
mental education major.
Volunteering to assist the princesses as dairy am
bassadors are 14 young ladies. Returning for a
fourth year is: Cheryl Hershey, daughter of Dale
and Martha Hershey, Ronks. Apryl Becker, daugh
ter of Merle and Janet Beck
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promoters.
Garden Tour To Benefit Historic Fasig House
MANHEIM (Lancaster Co.) Manheim His
torical Society’s Annual Garden Tour features
nine gardens, Sunday, June 22,1 to 5 p.m. Tick
ets ordered in advance are $6, on tour day $B.
Children under 12 years of age are free with an
adult.
Family Living
Focus
by
Nancy Crago
Allegheny Co.
Cooperative Extension
Sunday, June 15, is Father’s
Day in the United States. The
idea for having a day to celebrate
fathers is credited to a woman
named Louisa Smart Dodd from
Spokane, Washington.
After listening to a Mother’s
Day sermon at her church in
1909, Mrs. Dodd was inspired to
begin a petition for a day to
honor fathers. She appreciated
and valued the strength of her
own father who had selflessly
raised her and five siblings after
her mother died in childbirth.
The first Father’s Day observ
ance was held in Washington in
1910, then spread to other cities
across the country. It is now a na
tional holiday that is celebrated
the third Sunday in June.
This is not only the time when
we honor our fathers, but many
of the other men in our family
grandfathers and grandsons,
brothers and uncles, sons and
stepsons, fathers-in-law and step
fathers. Throughout their lives
and ours, men make unique con
tributions to strengthen the link
ages in our families.
There are men who treat all
family members the same regard
less of their ages. In our family
it’s my son. He respects the views
of his 13-year-old nephew the
same as those of his 86-years old
grandmother. He also contributes
by demonstrating his love and
caring for other family members
with special words, hugs or a kiss
at the right time.
Other men contribute by being
there when needed, acting as
teachers or mentors. A grandfa
ther spending time with his
grandchildren and listening to
their problems, an older brother
teaching a younger family mem
ber how to ride a bike, a stepfath
er helping his stepchild with his
homework, or an uncle spending
time at the playground with his
nieces and nephews are good ex
amples of ways men model fa
thering and contribute to family
life.
not
are
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Celebrating Men
In Our Families
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at
Longenecker’s Hardware, Salon Synergy and
Shaub’s Dry Cleaning, or at any of the garden
sites the day of the tour, as well as the gazebo on
Manheim Square.
Proceeds benefit the renovations on the Fasig
House, a log house owned and operated by the
Historical Society since 1976. The Fasig House is
open for tour every Sunday during the summer
months. On display are many historic artifacts
from colonial times.
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There are also things women in
the family need to consider and
do to help men make valuable
contributions to family relation
ships. Think about the stresses
that could affect men’s relation
ships with family members at dif
ferent stages of their lives. Exam
ples include the job pressures of a
middle-aged man and older men
dealing with life changes. To
avoid disappointment, be realistic
about what to expect.
Learn about the special talents
of the men in your family and
find ways to use these talents.
You may find handymen, com
puter experts, and musicians. 1
recently discovered my nephew is
a talented guitarist. His willing
ness to play at a recent memorial
service for a family member
made the event even more special
for everyone. Older men have a
need to leave a legacy and may
be happy to tell family stories at
family reunions or other special
celebrations, or work on a family
genealogy project with a younger
family member.
Whether it is helping a sick
family itiember, fixing that leaky
gutter, teaching a child to play
ball or a to drive a car, remember
to show appreciation to the men
in your family.
So, while you are wrapping
that Father’s Day gift or plan
ning the barbecue, spend a few
quiet minutes reflecting on what
the men in your family do that
you appreciate and note your
thoughts on paper. Decide how
you will express that appreciation
to them. When men take an ac
tive role in family life and we let
them know how much we appre
ciate it, it’s a winning combina
tion!
If you would like more inform
ation on how to build a stronger
family, contact your county ex
tension office. Ask for publica
tions, Celebrate Your Family
Across Generations 1-6 and other
Strengthen Your Family series.
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