10 Years Ago

Herald of Jan. 24, 2013

Burket-Falls Elevation Sophia, a late Holstein bred and owned by John Burket of East Freedom RR was chosen by the Pennsylvania Holstein Association as one of its favorite cows of all time. Sophia was born August 8, 1974 and lived for 16 ½ years. She had 125 descendants classified as excellent in the Burket-Falls herd, as well as other offspring elsewhere. She and six other cows were recognized at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Pennsylvania Holstein Association in State College.

The Martinsburg Recycling Center opened for business on January 21. It was tho...