Wolff Appointed To Milk Marketing Board HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) The Pennsylvania Senate voted recently to confirm former Pennsylvania Secretary of Agri culture Boyd Wolffs appoint ment to the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board (PMMB). Gov. Rendell named Mr. Wolff Chair man of the board on April 25. Wolff was born and raised on a dairy farm in Westmoreland County. After graduating from Penn State in 1953 with a Bache lor’s degree in dairy husbandry, he returned to his home farm. Over the next 33 years, Wolff ex panded the farm from 110 acres to 410 acres and the herd from 30 to 100 cows. During that time, Wolff was active in many agri cultural and community organi zations. Pennsylvania Holstein Summer Picnic Set ALTOONA (Blair Co.) This year’s Pennsylvania Holstein As sociation Picnic will feature a Double A baseball game the Altoona Curve vs. the Akron Aeros. The picnic is set for Sunday, July 13 at 4 p.m. at the Blair County Ballpark, Altoona. The stadium is located at the Frank- OAgmjk c 5T e David Brown ("BETTER-BH-T’’) monosini) KMZE CORN PLANTERS &GRAIN CARTS Vetter Planter Attachments —-ws» ■la m We can communicate with you by phone 1-800-414-4705, fax 717-626-0996 and e-mail info@blnkleyhurst.com Wolff served as Pennsylvania’s secretary of agriculture from 1987 to 1995. As secretary, Wolff worked with all segments of the dairy industry. His accomplish ments included working with dairy processors to extend the shelf life of milk to match the im proved technology in the indus try. Wolff worked with the legis lature to pass legislation allowing Pennsylvania’s dairy and other commodity producers to control how their promotion monies are spent. He was also a member of the State Ethics Commission from 1995-1998. Wolff served on the Penn State Board of Trustees from 1984 to 2001 and received the Distin guished Alumnus Award in 2002. stown Road Exit off of 1-99. Ticket prices of $2O, and $l4 for those 10 years and under, will include an all-you-can-eat buffet sponsored by Dairy Promotion. The buffet will include barbeque ribs and chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, baked beans, cookies, ice cream and beverages. Fireworks will follow the McCORMICK' NOTICE EXTENDED PA STORI EFFECTIVE NOW To Better Serve You Dun Mon., Hies., Th Wed. 7am-6p M HARLO 139 Rothsville SUUon Rd. • Lititz, PA 17543 717-626-4705 BPiSUiA^ Disk Harrows Couttar BQBjB Chisms, ChisaiPkMvs Since 19%, he has completed 14 projects in eight different devel oping countries for the United States Agency for International Development, including helping farmers understand and develop cooperative marketing organiza tions and, in Ukraine, helping dairy processors form an organi zation similar to the Pennsylva nia Association of Milk Dealers. Wolff serves on the Board of 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania and the South Central Assembly for Effective Government. He is also active in many other profes sional and civic organizations, in cluding Pennsylvania Farm Bu reau, Pennsylvania Grange, Pennsylvania and National Hol stein Association, and Pennsylva nia Farmers Union. game. This will be a great opportuni ty to enjoy a day away from the farm and visit with Holstein friends from around the state. As dairy formers, the group will be recognized during the festivities. For more information, contact the Pennsylvania Holstein Asso ciation at (814) 234-0364. aipteß n •%n \nanr GEHL TRAILERS No Matter Where You Are - You’re Never Too Far! s 0 Your Parts Arc Just A Phone Call Away! Uachimry Salt M-F 7 to 5 Sat 7 to 11:30 Monday-Frlday 7 AM to 5 PM Saturday 7 AM to Noon Call (717) 628-0835 (717) 626-5159 Sun. Cloaad - Lord's Day Mid-Atlantic Mixes It With Milk Kara Tussey, Mid-Atlantic staff member, helps a boy “mix it with milk.” PHILADELPHIA Nearly 800 kids and adults alike con cocted their own unique milk rec ipes during Mix It With Milk promotions conducted at two local colleges this spring. Mid-Atlantic Dairy Associa tion sponsored the milk promo tions at Delaware Valley Col lege’s A-Day and the University of Maryland’s “Maryland Day.” These two community outreach efforts each boast annual crowds of more than 35,000 visitors. Eighteen gallons of milk were used to create fun flavors of milk using JELL-O brand pudding, JELL-0 brand gelatin, flavored syrups, powdered drink mixes, sprinkles and peanut butter. While sampling their creations, kids were encouraged to enter the monthly Mix It With Milk ‘n JELL-O recipe contest, while adults received coupons for JELL-0 brand products. Visit www.mixitwithmilk.com for complete contest rules. 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Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 21,2003-A27 Kids today are in a calcium crisis and often fail to meet the daily calcium recommendation of 800 milligrams for ages 4-8 and 1,300 milligrams for pre-teens and teens. “This campaign was designed to show kids how to have fun while drinking their nutrient packed milk,” said Deanna Rose, a registered dietitian for Mid-At lantic Dairy Association. “In ad dition to providing bone strengthening calcium, milk of fers eight other essential nutri ents, including protein, riboflavin and potassium, to keep kids per forming at their best.” County dairy promotion groups, as well as Pennsylvania Alternate Dairy Princess Rachel Ebert and Maryland Dairy Prin cess Emily Yeiser, were on hand to encourage consumer participa tion. Mix It With Milk ‘n JELL-O promotions are planned for the Baltimore, Md., and Harrisburg markets this summer. 1
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