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Manor FFA
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standing support to the
chapter. He has donated
fertilizer and trophies to the
members. John Thomas, a
local feed dealer has helped
by donating seed corn for the
members projects. He has
also invited the Manor FFA
to feed meetings, and has
helped in the financing of
hog projects.
Award winners at the Manor FFA banquet In- Harnish, Douglas Stoner, agriculture teacher, Jeff
eluded: from left to right, Carl Miller, Coleen Risser and Aaron Ebersole.
Gordon Long, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Long of
Columbia R 3 was cited as
having the Outstanding
Fanning Program. Gordon
has built up a swine breeding
operation. He also keeps
accurate records of his
projects which included corn
and tobacco. Gordon was
also honored with the Star
Red Rose Farmer award.
For having the highest
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member, John Charles was
the Scholarship wmner.
John is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Clayton Charles of
Lancaster R 2.
Several members were
selected as Chain winners.
The FFA members were
required to fill out an ap
plication along with -a
written plan for growing out
the respective animal. FFA
activities were also taken
into consideration. A panel
of judges-then interviewed
and selected the chain
winners.
Receiving a cham calf
were: Jeff Burkholder of
Columbia R 2, and Karen
Long of Willow Street. Cham
gilts won by Tun Hess,
Gerald Hess and Kevin
Landis. Chain steers were
received by Kevin Landis
and Gerald Hess. Chain bees,
were awarded to Sally
Rineer, Karen Long, and
Dale Neff. Winners of the
chain lambs were Gerald
Hess, Kim Miller, and. Karen
Long.
The DeKalb Award was
presented to Steve Mc-
Michael, outstanding senior.
Steve, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. John McMichael,
Willow Street, has par
ticipated in many activities
and committees. He showed
at local fairs and par
ticipated in the national FFA
swine showmanship contest
in Kansas City, Mo.
The" crop Production
Trophy was awarded to Jeff
Risser, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Risser, Lancaster R -
Jeff has worked at the Paul
Keagy Produce Farm,
keeping accurate records on
his work. He was. also
responsible for organizing a
crop exhibit for the Lam
peter Fair.
Two men received special
agricultural awards for their
support to the Manor FFA
program. H. Melvin Charles
has helped the FFA with
their livestock nutrition
training; He has also been
guest speaker on several
occasions. Charles supports
the chapter by supplying
feed for hog projects and
assisting members with
their feeding programs.
W.E. Kreider was honored
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for- buying many' of the
member’s animals. He also
helps with the meat
judging teams.
The Bankers Award was v
presented to Janie Peiffer.
Bob Bucher of Com
monwealth National Bank
presented this award to
Janie for her involvement in
FFA. Janie was also the
winner of he Public
Speaking Award. This
award involved going to the
contest and basically pulling
a theme out of a hat. She had
one half hour to prepare a
speech in her subject. Janie
placed second in Lancaster
County, being selected for
her delivery and speech
content
The Proficiency - Award
was received by Craig
Hamish, Lancaster and Phil
Shertzler of Washington-
Boro Rl. The top Orange
Sales award was presented
to Carl Miller, the.chapters
top salesman. f
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