—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 31, 1976 16 School, he was elected Pennsylvania State FFA President in June during the state FFA Summer Convention held at Penn State. In brief remarks to Ranck and other FFA leaders assembled on the White House lawn, President Ford ex pressed his belief in the family structure and in the importance of the family farm “The family farm is important to this nation," said Ford emphasizing that "We must continue to have strong family farms" President Ford pointed out to the officers that legislation now pending in Congress would help assure the future of family farms by reducing the tax burden in passing farms from one generation to the next The President also told the officers that although the nation is celebrating 200 years of progress, "We haven’t finished yet. We must take the vision of our forefathers and complete their dreams,” he said The meeting with President Ford followed a breakfast on Capitol Hill for congressmen and senators from every state One hundred and sixty Farmers Union holds youth camp BARREE - Camp Greene Hills was the site of a con vention of young members of Farmers Union. Among the Lancaster Countians at tending the conference were Mary Kay, Carol, and John Longenecker, 820 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz; Holly Keller, Lititz, R 2; and Lyn and Beth Ruoss, of 100 Brubaker P. L ROHRER & BRO.. INC. c v Smoketown, Pa President Ford I Continued from Page 1] Road, Lititz. In addition to sports and swimming, classes were held on the history of Far mers Union, the role of newspapers in today’s world, and vocational education. Fomey Longenecker, Pa. organization director, presented a slide program entitled “Standin’ Proud,” 717-299-2571 congressmen and senators attended the breakfast and many more were represented by staff members. The breakfast, now in its ninth year, is an opportunity for state officers to visit informally with their elected representatives and is a chance for congressional leaders to discuss government wnh young leaders of the future In a brief address to the 380 FFA and government leaders, Eliot Estes, president of General Motors Cor poration urged that the nation continue to pursue a policy of en- couragmg technological ad vancement “There are opponents of 'technology who want a national policy of zero technical growth,” Estes said. “Certainly, we must weigh the risks and benefits of new technology, but if we are to continue to progress, we cannot afford to put arbitrary limits on technology. We cannot stand still," Estes told the congressional and FFA leaders, "it is in your hands whether we progress in our nation’s third century ” which outlined the history of the Farmers Union and its future goals. Director of the camp, Myma Kreuger, a senior at North Dakota State University, flew to Penn sylvania for this camp, which is an annual offering of the Farmers Union for 4 Cinder 9 WOODSTOWN, N.J. - Usually when you go to a rodeo, the cowboys or bucking stock is the main attraction, but at the Cowtown Rodeo Saturday night the most audience response seemed to go to Cinder! Cinder is an Australian Blue Heeler, a type of dog used extensively in Australia to herd sheep. When the stubborn Brahma bulls refused to leave the arena, the quick and agile Cinder gently encouraged them, at the heels, while the. Rodeo Clowns lured them toward the open gates. Out' of thirty bull riders only five stayed on the eight seconds to score a qualified ride. Buck Howard of Woodstown, N.J. took first place with a very good mark of 67 for top money of tfie evening, $276.36. Jack Meli of Farmingdale rode a bare back bronc named Moon Maid for a mark of 62 and $158.76 in cash. In the Saddle Bronc riding event, Grant Harris of Cowtown, made $103.88 for a top mark of 65. Grant also competes in the bull riding, but after his initial ride Saturday and two re-rides he still failed to place. The second calf roper of the evening, Bob Geer of Blackwood, N.J. took top time in that event by more than five seconds. In 13.4 seconds, Bob made $213.64, almost $16.00 per second. Steer Wrestling was won by Marty Fink of Eagle Cliff, N.J. in 5.9 Seconds for young members, who come from all over the state. steals rodeo show $272.44. Lee Natale, National finals rodeo contestant from West Patterson, N.J. won the girl’s barrel race. By closely cutting the barrels, Lee won and Siding Easy to Install... Economical Protection. 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