28—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Feb. 19, 1977 They shine County’s FFA program By JOANNESPAHR LANCASTER, Pa. Hollywood celebrities they’re not, but in the field of agriculture they are stars in their own rights. Last week Jeff Aungst, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Aungst, Elizabethtown Rl, and Marty Hoover, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoover, Stevens Rl, were chosen as the outstanding Lancaster County FFA members in farming and agri-business. Jeff is a Star Red Rose Farmer, and Marty is Star Red Rose Agribusinessman. This week Lancaster Farming made visits to their homes to see what made them shine a little brighter than the other Red Rose Chapter recipients in the county, and came away with a few answers. JEFFAUNST Jeff is a senior this year at Elizabethtown High School and has been in the Diver- TERRE HILL sr We at Terre Hill Silo Co, Inc, wish to express our appreciation to our many faithful customers who have made the success of the past 50 years possible We shall continue our endeavor to produce quality products at a reasonable price More Quality More Strength More Economy Silos - Silo Unloaders - Bunk Feeders For More Free Information—Call Us Early Order Discounts Available TERRE HILL SILO CO., INC. Terre Hill. Pa. 17581 Phone 215-445-6736 Quality & Service Since 1927 sified Opppportunities Education at his school for two years now. This is a set up where he goes to school in the mornings and is free to work on his father’s farm from noon on. So, the farm has become the major concentration of his energies, which is evidenced from the modernization and improvements which Jeff and his father are either doing now or have recently finished. Last J uly they began work on a 60 z 120 manure pit which they’ve since com pleted; in ’74 they built a free stall heifer barn; two summers ago they added 20 feet onto their bulk feeder and at the same time in stalled an automatic feeder system; last summer they built a new garage; and now they are in the process of completing a wind break on one side of their dry cow pen in Lancaster to stop the North wind and to catch the sun. -The Aungsts are almost all involved in the farm. Jeff’s mother, Erma, loves working with their 53 animals, as do Jeff and his father. Jeff also has two sisters, one of which, Joy, is par ticularly interested in the 4- H and other ag-related ac tivities. To stay abreast of things, Get hot water without using any electricity or fuel with... DARI-KOOL THERM A»STOR (Continued on Page 29] X ATTACK YOUR MASTITIS PROBLEMS WITH A With our trained sendee technician and modern testing equipment we can help you balance your system and attack that mastitis problem for the best in milking. MODEL DKE SHENK'S FARM SERVICE 501 E. Woods Drive New Tripoli Area - Phone (215) 756-7611 Quakertown Area - Phone (215) 536-1935 We Now Have Our Trucks Radio Controlled For Better Service Jff’s cow Irene has the chance of depending on how her he being named a Gold Medal cow produce in the next few years. WELL-BALANCED MILKING SYSTEM. VACUUM • PULSATION - INFLATIONS (mm > BULK MILK COOLERS SALES—INSTALLATION—SERVICE After 5 P.M. Call Titus Burkholder 717-859-1620 Lititz. PA 17543 • Makes 50 Gallons Of Hot Water At Up To 190 Degrees Every Time You Milk • Makes A Gallon Of 110 Degrees Water For Every Gallon Of Milk Cooled • Stores 140 Gallons Of Hot Water Without Extra Storage Tanks • Completely Eliminates Fan-Cooled Con densers • Has Stainless-Steel Heat-Exchanger And Storage Sections For Maximum Corrosion Protection USED BULK TANKS 600 Gal. Mojonnier w/new 5 H.P. Lehigh compressor with dual Unicon and tank washer, A-l shape 400 Gal. Jamesway 300 Gal Mueller model M D-2 300 Gal Girton Phone 717-626-1151 24 HR SERVICE OFFERED
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