Grand Champion Meat Pen was won by Dawn Franck of West Buffalo Township. Parents are Joshua and Barbara Franck. Dawn belongs to the Good Time 4-H Club. The pen weighed 11 lbs and was purchased by Keith Dunlap of State Farm Insurance 93 Chestnut Street Mifflinburg, PA.
Reserve Champion Meat Pen was won by Tiera Kahley of West Buffalo Township. Parent is Cindy Kahley. Tiera belongs to the Cowan Ag 4-H Club. The pen weighed 11.9 lbs. and was purchased by Cliff Valentine of Mifflinburg Bank and Trust Company Chestnut Street Mifflinburg, PA.
Best of Show buck was won by Colby Royer of Millmont showing a Black and White Dutch buck. His parents are Scott and Christine Royer. He belongs to the Good Time 4-H Club.
Best of Show doe was won by Rita Cluck of Richfield. She showed under the open class. Rita won with a Frosted Pearl Mini Lop doe.
The Rabbit show was judged by Ben Haagen of Howard, Pennsylvania.
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From Mifflinburg Telegraph Weekly Newspaper
Aug 20, 2007 - 4:24:49 PM
Grand Champion Market Steer: (l. to r.) Buyer Sue Iddings for Carriage Corner Restaurant and Iddings Quarry of Mifflinburg; Owner Jessica Kaler of Millmont. (photos provided by Glen Spangler) |
Grand Champion Market Swine: (l. to r.) Buyer Daryl Bomgardner of Hoober Inc. holding his son; Owner and FFA member Jennifer Boop of Mifflinburg and buyer Ken Fetterolf for Keystone Show Pigs. |
Grand Champion Market Rabbit Meat Pen: (l. to r.) Keith Dunlap of Keith Dunlap State Farm Insurance of Mifflinburg and Owner Dawn Franck of Mifflinburg |
Grand Champion Market Lamb: (l. to r.) Owner Brittani Hook of Lewisburg and buyers Curtis Falck for H&C Grove Mill of Lewisburg and Joe Anchor for Keystone Group Ag Seeds. |
The twenty-ninth Annual Union County West End Fair Junior Livestock Sale was held in Laurelton recently. Sixty-six different members of several Union County 4-H Clubs and the Mifflinburg FFA Chapter sold animals at the sale. A total of one hundred sixty-one lots containing nineteen steers, eighty market hogs, fifty-one market lambs, and eleven rabbit meat pens were sold. Seventy-two buyers supported the youth by purchasing animals during the Eighty-second Annual Union County West End Fair. The sale grossed over $95,400 and was the highest grossing sale in fair history. Bryan and Jeremy Imes of Port Royal served as the auctioneers at the sale.
The Grand Champion Market Steer was purchased by Sue Iddings for the Carriage Corner Restaurant and Iddings Quarry of Mifflinburg. A bid of $5.25 per pound was accepted for the 1,465 pound steer owned by Jessica Kaler of Millmont. Jessica is a member of the Kelly-ites 4-H club and she is the daughter of Alan and Crystal Kaler.
The 1,305 pound Reserve Champion Market Steer was owned by Dennis J Boop, Jr. of Mifflinburg. DJ will be a freshman at the Mifflinburg Area High School this fall and is the son of Dennis andTammy Boop. The steer was purchased by Dan Keefer at $2.50 per pound for Country Cupboard of Lewisburg. Other steer were sold at an average price of $1.36 per pound. Steer buyers included Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, Martin Steel, Animal Medic, Buffalo Valley Door, SUN Orthopedic Group, JA Trutt Construction, George Farms Custom Butchering, JD Welding, Koss Financial Group, Jersey Shore Livestock Market, Stoltzfus Grain, Galaxy Transportation, JBK Services, and Anchor Farms.
The Champion Market Hog was purchased by Daryl Bomgardner and Ken Fetterolf for Hoober Inc. and Keystone Show Pigs at $8 a pound. The 252 pound market hog was owned by Jennifer Boop of Mifflinburg. The Mifflinburg FFA chapter president is the daughter of Dennis and Tammy Boop of Mifflinburg. Ashley Kulp was the owner of the 233 pound gilt that was named the Reserve ChampionMarket Hog. Her hog was purchased by Dr. Shawn McGlaughlin at $3.50 a pound. Ashley is the daughter of Tammy Rhyme of Mifflinburg and is a member of the Mifflinburg FFA. The average sale price forthe other seventy-eight hogs was $1.81 per pound. Swine buyers included: West Milton State Bank, Hallmark Feeds, Hoober, Inc., Mifflinburg Bank & Trust Company, George Farms Custom Butchering, El-way Farm, PM Farms, Inc., Focus Farms, Pik-Rite Hydra Ram ManureSpreaders & Spray On Bedliners, Gutelius Excavating & Paving, Keystone Group Ag Seeds, Mifflinburg Farmers Exchange, Keystone Show Pigs, Diefenbach Construction, The Auction Guy, Sholley Agency, Keystone Commodities, West Milton State Bank, Weis Markets, WiandFarms, Perfect Setting Party Rentals, Walter’s Custom Round Bale Wrapping, H&C Grove Mill, Electrical Solutions, D Bar J Farms, SteWan Farms, Eric Imgrund Mini Excavating, Keystone Group Ag Seeds, Bob’s Cycle Shop, Wolfe’s Liquid Hauling, Stoltzfus Grain, S&M Catering, Josh & Barb Franck, Bill Mark’s Auto Sales, Joe Sharp Builders, B&K Construction, Noll’s Trucking, Circle B Arena, Moyer’s Drywall, Mifflinburg Telegraph Inc., Den-Ann Farms Club Calves, Sauers Farm, Forman Grain & Fertilizer, and Baumert Livestock.
The Grand Champion Market Lamb was purchased by Curtis Falck and Joe Anchor for H&C Grove Mill and Keystone Group Seeds. A high bid of $10.50 a pound was excepted for the 134 poundmarket lamb owned by Brittani Hook. The 4H member is the daughter of Steve and Brandi Hook of Lewisburg. A 121 pound market lambowned by Mikayla Cheran of Lewisburg was named the Reserve Champion Market Lamb at this year’s fair. She is the daughter of Jay and Chrysan Cheran. Purchasing the lamb for the West Milton StateBank at $5 a pound was Dennis Keefer. The average sale price for champion lambs was $2.55. Buyers for the remaining lambs included El-way Farm, Pik-Rite Hydra Ram Manure Spreaders & Spray On Bedliners, Animal Medic, D Bar J Farms, Mifflinburg Farmers Exchange, Josh and Barb Franck, Mifflinburg Bank & Trust Company,West Milton State Bank, Re-elect D. Peter Johnson for District Attorney, Bill Walling, Bob Caryl, Hook’s Sheep & Poultry Farm, Galaxy Transportation, Chatter Box Chateau, Forman Grain & Fertilizer, Moyer’s Drywall, Baumert Livestock, Martin Steel, Stony Creek Farm, Stoltzfus Grain, Daniel Chuberko, Wayne and Sue Keefer, Eric Imgrund Mini Excavating, Albright’s Foot Care, Victoria House, Byerly Bros. Meats, Hallmark Feeds, and Stony Creek Farm.
The Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen was bought by Keith Dunlap State Farm Insurance of Mifflinburg at $34 a pound. The 11 pound meat pen of three rabbits was owned and bred by Dawn Franck of Mifflinburg who a member of the Good Times 4H Club. She is the daughter of Barb and Josh Franck. The Reserve Champion Rabbits were raised by Teira Kahley who is a member of Cowan Ag 4H. She is the daughter of Cindy Kahley. Her 11.9 pound pen of rabbits was purchased by Clifford Valentine and Jeff Kaspar for the Mifflinburg Bank & Trust Co at a cost of $29 per pound. The remaining nine rabbit pens averaged $10.33 per pound andwere purchased by Wehr’s Beverage, William G. Wolfe & Son Auctioneer Service, Mifflinburg Farmers Exchange, Hook’s Sheep & Poultry Farm, Snyder’s Custom Butchering, Re-elect D. Peter Johnson for District Attorney, and Josh and Barb Franck.
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The ladies at the Fair enjoyed entertainment by Adam D. Tucker.
Visit his website at www.adamdtucker.com.
The guys perferred Dawn! :-)
Meeting the entertainers at the Fair is a highlight for many fans!
Thanks for coming, Adam!
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11:00 AM … FARM TRACTOR & MODIFIED FARM TRACTOR PULL
2:00 PM … PARADE sponsored by West End Fire Company & Ambulance Assoc.
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Katie Baum (right) and Liz VanFleet (far right) have been working on improving the Rabbit Barn at Lincoln Park, home of the Union County West End Fair, since January 2007. The project was established for their Girl Scout Gold Award project.
The Gold Award project fulfills a need in the community, creates change, and is often something that becomes ongoing. The project encompasses organizational, leadership, and networking skills. Last year, approximately 5.4% of the eligible Girl Scouts in grades 10-12 received the Gold Award. It is the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve.
The Rabbit Barn Project was a cooperative effort between the girls, their families and friends, and the community. Many people participated in the project by donating money, materials and time. Additionally, local businesses provided discounts on materials purchased for the project.
A total of 600 hours of labor went into the renovation which resulted in improved sanitation and security, and made it a nicer place to visit during the fair. The interior of the barn was washed and painted, a new waste removal system was installed and new rabbit cages were built with doors that are no longer accessible to the public.
The cost of materials needed to complete the project was about $2000, most of which was raised through donations and discounts from suppliers. Completed in time for this year’s fair, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday night just before the Miss Union County Pageant.
Participants for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Rabbit Barn Project included Girl Scout Liz VanFleet, State Representative Russ Fairchild, Union County West End Fair Association President Don Shirk, and Girl Scout Katie Baum.
The girls are still in need of approximately $450 to cover final project expenses. They will continue to accept donations until all costs are covered. If you would like to help Katie and Liz meet their goal, please make checks payable to “West End Fair Rabbit Barn Association” and send to:
Liz VanFleet
222 Market Street
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
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Judy Moyer of Laurelton was the winner of the 2007 HERSHEY’S COCOA CLASSIC 20th Anniversary CHOCOLATE CAKE BAKING CONTEST at the Union County West End fair.
The contest is open to any resident of Pennsylvania with only one entry per person allowed. Entries must be layered chocolate cake made from “scratch” and frosted.
Judging was based on the following criteria, with a possible total of 100 points:
- Flavor - 30 points
- Moistness and Crumb Texture - 25 points
- Overall Appearance - 20 points
- Consistency (size and shape) - 15 points
- Topping or Icing - 10 points
The First Place Winner is eligible for the 2008 PA Farm Show competition. The contest is sponsored by The Hershey Company, Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture, and the PA State Association of County Fairs.
Photographer: Michael Shearer
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6:00 PM … Midway Opens
7:00 PM … 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK SALE
7:00 PM … FARM TRACTOR PULL PACE and NO PACE
7:30 PM … On Stage - ADAM D. TUCKER
10:00 PM … On Stage - ADAM D. TUCKER
10:00 PM … Removal of Livestock Sale Animals
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PEPSI & PEPSI SOUVENIR NIGHT
First 200 riders entering the gate will receive a free Pepsi at Packer’s Concession Stand.
9:00 AM … Dairy Goat Show and Judging
5:00 PM … HORSESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENT - Doubles - Qualifications
6:00 PM … HORSESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENT Starts
6:00 PM … Midway Opens
7:00 PM … 4-H & FFA Dairy Showing Contests
7:00 PM … TRACTOR PULLS - Powder Puff, Farm Tractor, Double Tree Farm Tractor and 4500 lb. No Pace Farm Tractor
7:00 PM … On Stage - UPTOWN BAND
9:30 PM … On Stage - UPTOWN BAND
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Parents, Family and Friends,
If you have fair photos you’d like to share on the Fair Blog, please email them to peggyshields@dejazzd.com.
We look forward to sharing many memories with everyone!
Thanks.
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Photographer: Ryan Shearer
Photographer: Jerry Shields
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