A34-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 6, 2003 Gor-Wood D Holsteins Shows Supreme Champion At Tioga Fair CAROLYN N. MOYER Tioga Co. Correspondent WHITNEYVILLE (Tioga Co.) Southern Manor MDL Mandy-ET, an aged cow shown by Gor-Wood-D Hol steins, Mansfield, was crowned the su preme champion of the 2003 Tioga Coun ty Fair Open Dairy Show. With the title comes a $5OO check sponsored by five area businesses. A 94-point daughter of Lutz-Meadows E Mandel-ET, the 6-year-old Holstein is working on a record of more than 1400 pounds of fat and 30,000 pounds of milk. “We bought the cow at the New Hol land show and sale two years ago in Octo ber,” said Gordon Wood. Besides being named the supreme champion at the Tioga County Fair, she was also the first place dry cow at the 2003 Farm Show and was the grand champion at last year’s New Holland show and sale. This year she was also named the grand champion at the Northeast District Cham pionship show. “We think the world of her. She’s quite deserving of her records and her show re cords.” The naming of the champion marked the conclusion of a two-day show which was judged by Lloyd Ebersole, Tunkhan nock, where more than 150 head repre senting seven breeds were exhibited. The reserve champion Holstein was Es- Bem Fred Bunny Rabbit, a 5-year-old owned by Esßem Dairy Farms, owned by the Courtneys. The Courtney Family also took both premier breeder and premier ex hibitor awards in the Holstein show. Both the junior champion and reserve junior champion Holstein ribbons were awarded to Mary Mosher with Norkval Encore Lyler, a fall calf, and Norkval Red Marker Linny, a fall yearling, respectively. In the Ayrshire show, Stefanie Long ex hibited both the grand and reserve grand champions. The grand champion was 5-year-old Ter-Lin Jake Callie, and the re serve grand champion was Ter-Lin Lime stone Rowena, a junior 3-year-old. Chelsea Wood showed the junior cham pion, Wandering Eyes Dandelion, a spring calf. The reserve junior champion was Ste fanie Long’s Ter-Lin Wandering Eye Ra leigh, a summer yearling. Cha-San Farms, owned by the Johnson Family, won premier breeder and premier exhibitor distinction in the Brown Swiss show. They also took grand and reserve grand champion honors. Named grand champion of the show was Cha-San Pro gress Daisy-Mae, a 5-year-old. The reserve grand champion was DE Cass Di, an aged cow. The junior champion of the show was Darcie Hartley’s winter yearling, River dale Payoff Elkie. The reserve junior champion was Kaitlynn Johnson’s spring Mercer Vu Farms Is 2003 Pacesetter MERCERSBURG (Franklin Co.) Mercer Vu Farms, Inc. has received the the 2003 Pace setter Award sponsored by the Pennsylvania Dairy Stakehold ers. The award was presented to Ron, Rick, and Rod Hissong at a recent Professional Dairy Manag ers of Pennsylvania (PDMP) edu cational meeting conducted at Mercer Vu Farms. The Pacesetter Award recog nizes those who work to build a positive image of the Pennsylva nia dairy industry and create a prosperous, marketable future for dairy producers and supporting industries. The Hissongs were presented with a commemorative brass clock for their achievement. Mercer Vu Farms, a family owned and operated dairy, was nominated by PDMP for their proactive approach to getting regulatory and community ap proval for the recent expansion of their dairy operation. The farm is located within the town limits of Mercersburg, an historical and ski resort community. The Hissongs designed a Web site to explain to community members and neighbors their proposed dairy expansion. The site was a success and is now re designed as a way to show people their new facility and to continue to educate the ( an<|. Gor-Wood-D Holsteins won Supreme Champion honors at the 2003 Tioga County Fair held recently. Shown, from left are Shari Johnson, of First Citizens National Bank, award sponsor, Judge Lloyd Ebersole, Tioga County Dairy Princess Renee Norman, Gordon Wood, Julie Wood, and Dr. Dave Reese, of Pine City Veterinary Clinic, award sponsor. calf, Cha-San Progressive Dixie. Andrea Yoder’s dry cow, Maple Knoll Lorry Katlyn, took grand champion hon ors in the Guernsey show. The reserve grand champion and junior champion of the day was her winter calf, Janney May Legend Karen. The reserve senior champion was Green Slopes Beauty Blondie, a dry cow owned by Allison Gorenflo. The reserve junior champion was Allison Gorenflo’s spring calf, Allison’s Grand Cayman. In the Jersey show, Normandell Farms, Liberty, was named the premier breeder. Normandell and Ty-Ly-View Jerseys were tied for the premier exhibitor award. Ty- Ly-View Jerseys also showed the grand champion Jersey, Ty-Ly-View Prem De cember-ET, a senior 3-year-old. The re serve grand champion in the Jersey breed was Rebecca Black’s Pleasant Nook Flow er Bud-ET, a senior 2-year-old. The junior champion Jersey was Mere dith Caldwell’s summer yearling, Cassie of High Meadow. The reserve junior champi on was Renee Norman’s spring calf, Nor mandell Deliverance Skye. Alisha Rucker showed the grand cham pion in the Lineback show with junior 3-year-old Rucker-Polar Brook Daisy. The reserve grand champion was Corey Yod Rod, Ron, and Rick Hissong receive the 2003 Paceset ter Award from Pennsylvania Dairy Stakeholders Director Chuck Cruickshank, right. the general public about the dairy. The site address is http:// www.mercervufarms.com. Mercer Vu Farms’ mission is “to produce high quality milk ef ficiently, safely and profitably as to benefit management, employ ees, cows, the environment, and the community in which we live.” The Hissongs milk 820 cows three times a day. “It is an honor for the Pennsyl- vania Dairy Stakeholders to be able to recognize such outstand , BS .prudupers- fls, the er’s fall calf, Janney-May Carlos Polaris, who was also the junior champion of the day. The reserve junior champion was Al isha Rucker’s Rucker Polar Brook Dallas, a summer yearling. In the Milking Shorthorn show, Kait lynn Johnson showed the junior and grand champion with spring calf Blue-Devils Ginger. Gor-Wood-D Holsteins showed the Red and White grand champion, Stuartvale Marv T Joy-RED, a 5-year-old. The re serve grand champion was Vermilion Lo cate Top RED, a senior 2-year-old owned by Donald Mattison. Katelynn Robbins showed the junior champion from the Red and White show, Vermillion Rock-N-Roll Angel-Red, a fall calf. The reserve junior champion was Donald Mattison’s Vermilion Rock Roll Taj-RED, a summer yearling. Results of the Tioga County Fair open dairy shows: AYRSHIRE Spring Calf: 1. Chelsea Wood. Summer Yearling: 1. Stefanie Long. 2. Felicia Pru tsman. Fall Yearling; 1. Stefanie Long. Junior 3-year-old; 1. Stefanie Long. Five-year-old; 1. Stefanie Long. They are evidence that the dairy industry in Pennsylvania is alive and growing,” said Gary Heck man, Pennsylvania Dairy Stake holders president. Pacesetter Award nominations are accepted by the Pennsylvania Dairy Stakeholders year-round. Nominations for this year’s awards are due by Oct. 1. Con tact Michelle Jaymes-Parks at (717) 948-6609 or HYPERLINK “mailto:michelle@padairysta ke.org” michelle@padairysta -5 iii BROWN SWISS Spring Calf: 1. Kaitlynn Johnson. 2. Alisha Rucker. Winter Calf: 1. Devon Jones. ADDISON, N.Y. The third annual New York/Pennsylvania Cattleman’s Picnic is set for Sept. 14 at Hillsprings Farm, Addison, N.Y. The picnic will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beef producers and their families are invited to attend. J. Truitt, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association director of legis lative activities in Washington, D.C. will provide an update on legislation and animal health sit uations that affect the cattle in dustry. H. Louis Moore, Penn State ag economist will also speak on the market outlook for agricultural products. The event will feature chute side demonstrations, a discussion on New York State’s Beef Quali ty Assurance Program, and other special presentations: N.YiPa. Cattleman’s Picnic Set For Sept. 14 Lancaster Farming Check out our Website! www.iancasterfarmina.com Fall Calf: 1. Kaitlynn Johnson, 2. Corey Yoder. Summer Yearling: 1. Craig Johnson. Winter Yearling: 1. Darcie Hartley. 2. Alisha Rucker. Fall Yearling: 1. Devon Jones. Junior 3-year-old: 1. Kim Hartley. 2. Kaitlynn John son. Four-year-old: 1. Kaitlynn Johnson. 2. Craig John son. Five-year-old; 1. Cha-San Farms. 2. Cha-San Farms. 3. Craig Johnson. Six years and over: 1. Cha-San Farms. 2. Craig Johnson. GUERNSEY Spnng Calf: 1. Allison Gorenflo. Winter Calf: 1. Andrea Yoder. Spnng Yearling: 1. Allison Gorenflo. Fall Yearling: 1. Andrea Yoder. Dry cow 4-years and under. 1. Andrea Yoder. 2. Alli son Gorenflo. HOLSTEIN Spring Calf: 1. Chase Wood. 2 Nathan Ritter. 3. Jac queline Avery. Winter Calf: 1. Wade Mosher. 2. Laureen Davis. 3. Matthew Hazelton. Fall Calf: 1. Mary Mosher. 2. Matthew Hazelton. 3. Chase Wood. Summer Yearling; 1. Esßam Dairy Farms. 2. Mat thew Hazelton. 3. Allison Wood. Spring Yearling: 1. Mary Mosher. 2. Esßem Dairy. 3. Chase Wood. Dry cow four years and under: 1. William Ritter. Junior 2-year-old; 1. Esßem Dairy. 2. William Ritter. 3. Michael Ritter. Senior 2-year-old: 1. Travis and Denise Hartranft. 2. Gor-Wood-D Holstems. Junior 3-year-old: 1. Esßem Dairy Farms. 2. Esßern Dairy Farms. Senior 3-year-old: 1. Travis and Denise Hartranft. 2. Matthew Hazelton. 3. Esßern Dairy Farm. Four-year-old: 1. Gor-Wood-D Holstems. 2. Esßem Dairy Farms. 3. Matthew Hazelton. Five-year-old: 1. Esßem Dairy Farms. 2. Esßem Dairy Farms. Six years and oven 1. Gor-Wood-D Holstems. 2. Es- Bem Dairy Farms. 3. Aaron Butler. JERSEY Spnng Calf: 1. Charlie Moyer. 2. Lindsey Kahler. Winter Calf: 1. Renee Norman. 2. Nicole Black. 3. Katelynn Robbins. Fall Calf: 1. Kendel Snyder. Summer Yearling: 1. Meredith Caldwell. 2. Robert Kahler. 3. Kendel Snyder. Spring Yearling; 1. Rebecca Black. Winter Yearling; 1. Felicia Prutsman. Dry cow 4-years and under. 1. Rebecca Black. 2. Kendel Snyder. 3. Christopher Wood. Junior 2-year-old; 1. Robert Kahler. 2. Charlie Moyer. 3. Cris Wood. Senior 2-year-old: 1. Rebecca Black. 2. Lindsey Kahler. 3. Cris Wood. Junior 3-year-old: 1. Renee Norman. 2. Lindsey Kahler. Senior 3-year-old: 1. Paul and Carolyn Moyer. 2. Renee Norman. 3. Chelsea Wood. Four-year-old: 1. Renee Norman. 2. Darin Burrows. Six years and oven 1. Carolyn Moyer and Cathleen Alexander. Lifetime Production; 1 Normandell Farms. Lineback Spring Calf: 1. Corey Yoder. Fall Calf; 1. Corey Yoder. Summer Yearling: 1. Alisha Rucker. Junior 3-year-old: 1. Alisha Rucker. MILKING SHORTHORN Spring Calf: 1. Kaitlynn Johnson. 2. Bret Wood. 3. Justin Court. Spnng Yearling: 1. Katelynn Robbins. RED AND WHITE Spnng Calf: 1. Katelynn Robbins. Winter Calf: 1. Donald Mattison. Fall Calf: 1. Katelynn Robbins. 2. Allison Wood. Summer Yearling; 1. Donald Mattison. Spring Yearling: 1. Donald Mattison. Senior 2-year-old: 1. Donald Mattison. 2. Donald Mattison. Five-year-old: 1. Gor-Wood-D Holstelns. 2. Donald Mattison. This year’s picnic will include a silent auction featuring a few select items of interest to produc ers. Proceeds of the auction will help offset the cost of the annual picnic. Guest are requested to bring a dish. Beverages, table service, and roast beef will be provided. Hillsprings Farm is located on County Rt. 85, five miles south of N.Y. Rt. 417 and three miles north of Pa. Rt. 49. The event is coordinated by Penn State and Cornell coopera tive extensions. For more information, contact the N.Y. Southern Tier Beef Pro ducers Association at (607) 523-7332 or (607) 776-9225, or Penn State Cooperative Exten sion in Tioga County at (570) 724-9120.
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