The Danville German Society was founded ...to promote and celebrate Pennsylvania German culture...to educate the general public on Pennsylvania German issues...to have a good time.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
DGS COVID-19 Update
Because we understand that most people get their news from this blog, we wanted to make it clear that the DGS is working diligently to remain updated and follow recommendations of the CDC and government officials on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak. Our message to our members is that we recommend that you also follow the recommendations of the CDC and goverment. In particular, we recommend listening to Governor Wolf and other Pennsylvania health officials. Be safe.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
2020 Elk Toss Results
Once again, the 75th Annual Elk Toss, Charity Auction, and Winter
Festival was a success. We raised a total over $2900 which will soon be
split between the following organizations.
$2000 - Gate House, Danville
$169 - Danville Diaper Bank
We also collected about a pickup truck full of food for the Danville-Riverside Food Bank.
There are a few missing hometowns and names in the results below. Please let us know in the comments if you have any corrections.
If you have photos or videos that you would like to share, feel free to email them to us at danvillegerman@yahoo.com or share them on our facebook page.
Men's Elk Toss
Women's Elk Toss
Children's Elk Toss
Hog Toss (12-17 Years Old)
Elk Bugling Competition
Salad Toss
Beard Competition
Scrap Iron Toss
Kids Scrap Iron Toss
1st - Holden Frantz, Danville
2nd - Logan Shellenberger, State College
$2000 - Gate House, Danville
$500 - Community Cafe at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in State College
$300 - House of Care, State College$169 - Danville Diaper Bank
We also collected about a pickup truck full of food for the Danville-Riverside Food Bank.
There are a few missing hometowns and names in the results below. Please let us know in the comments if you have any corrections.
If you have photos or videos that you would like to share, feel free to email them to us at danvillegerman@yahoo.com or share them on our facebook page.
Men's Elk Toss
1st - Jacob Wagner, Danville - 53'1"
2nd - James Thompson, - 51'10"
3rd - Dylan Durnick - 51'0""
3rd - Van Wagner, Danville - 48'10"
5th - Ryan Zerbe, Maryland - 44"0""
Women's Elk Toss
1st - Olivia Roth, Reading - 35'6"
2nd - Pam Shellenberger, State College - 32'9"
3rd - Tamara Wagner, Danville - 31'0"
Children's Elk Toss
1st - Holden Franz, Danville - 45'0"
2nd - Camden, - 36'
3rd - Valerie, 34'1"
1st - Luke Wagner, Danville - 40'2"
2nd - 33'9"
3rd - Noland, 26'5"
Elk Bugling Competition
1st - Ryan Zerbe, Maryland
1st - Ann Clements / Brian Nichols, State College (2nd year in a row)
Beard Competition
1st - Biscuit
1st - Todd Tilford
2nd - TJ Willoughby, Danville
Kids Scrap Iron Toss
1st - Holden Frantz, Danville
2nd - Logan Shellenberger, State College
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