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Young Women Of New Holland Shine At The Fair Staying Safe Moats’ other reason for entering was her affection for the New Holland wo young women, both students Fair. “I have grown up going to the at Garden Spot High School New Holland Fair, and I’ve loved all (GSHS), have distinguished the traditions it has brought for me themselves at the New Holland Fair. and my family and me and my GSHS senior Kendell Moats of New friends,” she said. “So I just wanted to Holland was crowned the first New give back to the community.” Moats now serves as president of Holland fair queen on Sept. 28, and GSHS sophomore Nicole Martin of Grassland FFA. “I have loved becomEast Earl was chosen to show the ing an advocate for agriculture,” said Robert D. Herr Scholarship goat, Moats, who has also received honor which coincidentally was named roll recognition at GSHS. She is a member of the Fellowship of Chrisgrand champion. Moats’ decision to enter the fair tian Athletes, serves as the student queen competition had roots in her representative to the ELANCO landing in an Agriculture I class dur- School Board, and is an intern in the ing her freshman year. “I do not raise marketing department of Engle any animals, and I do not come from Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. an agricultural background,” declared Moats will represent New Holland Moats. “(But) I fell in love with (agri- in the Pennsylvania state fair queen culture), and I learned that there were competition in 2023. Martin was chosen by GSHS FFA a lot of public speaking opportunities for me.” Moats noted that she hopes teachers to show the Robert D. Herr to major in communications in col- Scholarship goat at the fair. To qualilege. “I decided that FFA was going to fy, Martin completed an application that required information on how be the right fit for me,” she said. she would choose a high-quality goat and care for that goat, including feeding and exercise. Martin, who has been raising goats since she was in second grade, was prepared to complete the application. The Herr Scholarship provides funds for both the student chosen to show the goat and a scholarship given to one or more students in the spring of each year. The scholarship was first given in 1998, upon the retirement of Herr, who had served as agriculture teacher at GSHS since 1959. Herr offered to provide the animal, originally a lamb, to be shown at the fair. Herr noted that this year his herd did not kid at the proper time, and the animal was obtained from his granddaughter’s herd in Ohio. Following the animal competitions, a livestock sale is held, and funds raised by the sale of the goat are split. Herr noted that in 2021, three local businesses joined New Holland fair queen Kendell Moats BY ANN MEAD ASH
been accepted to a college or university to major in agricultural education or an area of animal science. The student must provide a summary of FFA involvement and plans to meet his or her future career goals. The New Holland Farmers Fair recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. More information about the organization may be found at http://newhollandfair.org. To view photos from the fair, visit www.town lively.com/in-the-community.
Out There BY ANN MEAD ASH
You walk your dog, walk for exercise, or go for a run, and most of the time you probably do not give much thought to your safety. Being aware of threats that could invade your routine is the first step toward increasing your personal security. According to Jerry Harper, president of Community Safety & Security Consultants (CCSC) of Lititz, raising your safety level begins with raising your awareness. “The most important thing I tell people is to always be aware of their surroundings,” said Harper, who recommends taking a situational safety class to learn what concerning behaviors look like. “Be aware of vehicles (that are) parked nearby. Is there anyone near them? What are (those people) doing?” Harper encourages people to trust their instincts. “If you feel uneasy, cross the street,” he said. “Walk near a residence or where you see other people so there are other witnesses involved.” See Staying Safe pg 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Petra Plans Annual Fall Fest . . . . . . . .2 Thrill Of A Lifetime . . . . . .5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 House Of Worship . . . . . .10 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . .12
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together to purchase the goat. Herr said that he is thankful for the support of local organizations in the endeavor. Martin plans to use the funds for college, noting that she is considering becoming a veterinary technician for large animals. The other portion of the Herr Scholarship goes to one or more GSHS seniors just prior to graduation. The student must have shown livestock during high school as a member of Grassland FFA and have
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