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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 39
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New Holland Youth Livestock Exposition Scheduled BY ANN MEAD ASH When Katie Ranck, Bob Lauffer, and Dean Myers heard in May that the New Holland Farmers Fair for 2020 would be canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, they immediately contacted Farmers Fair board member Bill Fisher. Fisher oversees the livestock segment of the fair, and the three wanted to confirm that the livestock shows were part of that cancellation, which they were. “We respect that decision, but we also recognized that youths in the FFA and 4-H programs had (raised) livestock, and we wanted to provide an opportunity for them to have the experience of showing as well as have the sale (funds),” said Ranck. In response, Ranck, Lauffer, and Myers worked to create the New Holland Youth Livestock Exposition, which will begin with weigh-in on Thursday, Oct. 1. Shows and the livestock sale will be held on Friday, Oct. 2. Ranck and Lauffer will co-chair the sheep and goat shows, and Myers will chair the swine show. All events will take place in tents located at the New Holland Sales Stables parking lot, 101 W. Fulton St., New Holland. This is the same location the New Holland Farmers Fair livestock show has been held for several years, but the event is in no way affiliated with the New Holland Farmers Fair. Weigh-ins for all animals will be held at
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Kiwanis Golf Tournament To Honor Three Longtime Members
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BY ANN MEAD ASH “We always honor somebody,” said New Holland Kiwanis Club member Lee Shaffer, pointing to a photo of three wellknown New Hollanders in the brochure for the club’s annual golf tournament. “(This year), we have three longtime Kiwanians. This is such a neat thing.” The 28th tournament will be held in honor of Rod Stauffer, John Tennis, and Evan Good. The tournament is usually held at the end of May, but this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it has been scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 29, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Foxchase Golf Club, 300 Stevens Road, Stevens. The tournament, played in a four-person scramble format, will include both mixed and men’s teams. Registration will include green fees, access to a driving range, use of a cart, dinner served at the pavilion immediately following the tournament, and eligibility for prizes.
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STEAK, LOBSTER DINNER . . . . . . . .2 BASIS SUPPORT GROUP . . . . . . . . .2 HOUSE OF WORSHIP . . . .10 Longtime Kiwanis members who are honorees of the New Holland club’s annual golf tournament are (from left) Rod Stauffer, John Tennis, and Evan Good.
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the tents from 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 1. On Oct. 2 at 9 a.m., the market swine show will be held. The market lamb show will begin at noon. The goat show will be held at 3 p.m., followed by the livestock sale at 6:30 p.m. Cleanup will commence immediately following the livestock sale. Ranck reported that the trio was discussed the possibility of holding a show in late May and in June, they researched costs and assessed the availability of resources. “By the end of June, we figured we could make it work,” she said, adding that as a new and independent entity, the biggest barrier was the financial aspect. “It was really cool to work with the local agriculture community because everyone wanted that opportunity for our youth,” said Ranck, who noted about half the estimated $3,500 had been sponsored by the end of August. By June, Ranck, Lauffer, and Myers Sheep, swine, and goats raised by were nailing down the details of the area youths will be shown and sold event. Ranck noted that they chose to at the New Holland Youth hold the livestock show and sale at the same time of year as the New Holland Livestock Exposition scheduled for Farmers Fair for the youth involved. Oct. 2 in the parking lot at the New “It’s important for (the young people) Holland Sales Stables. and the buyers to have that consistent deadline,” she said. such as the New Holland Sales Stables and Ranck stated that organizers have Horning Tent Rentals. Shavings for the appreciated working with local businesses pens will be provided by Tractor Supply See Livestock Exposition pg 4