E4—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 23,1980 Garden Spot (Continued from Page E 2) His 60 cows turned in the fourth highest record m the Lancaster County DHIA list with a herd average of 19,423 pounds milk and 712 pounds fat. “Book won’t have a chance to compete for this award for a while since he recently held a dispersal sale and has made his out standing cows and breeding stock available to other dairymen,” Weaver noted. The Garden Spot Young Fanners’ Certificates of Appreciation all went to farm businessmen who had helped the group’s educational programs and had rendered special service to members as individuals. Chapter Advisor Don Robinson, left, was presented a basket of fruit in appreciation of his help through the year. Making the presentation are GSYF directors Delmar Weaver and Naaman Stoltzfus. Finally. A 24hp diesel tractor built for your kind of jobs Bolens G 244 24hp 4-wheel dn Power you from peopi you know Big enough to till a garden Plow ground or move snow Handle a Front End Loader. Or Backhoe Mow grass with Rear, Flail, Ro tary or Gang mowers Yet small enough to work where the big ones can’t And don't forget about economy you’ll get more work per gallon, more jobs for less money FARMERSVILLE EQUIPMENT INC. RD4, Ephrata, PA Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fn. - 7:30 to 5:30 Thurs. till 9:00; Sat. til 3:00 MG Bert Baker was cited for the expert tax advise he had given many members. Director Norm Hershey noted Baker has gone out of his way during the busy tax season to be a guest speaker at GSYF meetings. Ron Bard’s taking part in numerous meetings on finance and money managment was noted by the group. “In addition,” Hershey said, “Ron has worked with us as individuals and provides assistance to our advisor in financial managment instruction.” William Brubaker, like the others, has made many Robert Book, right, received the Dairy Achievement Award from last year’s winner Nelson Weaver. appearances as a guest Delraar Weaver to Nelson speaker at GSYF meetings. Weaver. “More than that, Bill Chris Herr, President of exemplifies the type of the Grassland Future businessman we enjoy Farmers of America, dealing with, one who is just brought GSYF members as interested in helping to greetings on behalf of the 235 educate us as he is in selling members of the Grassland a product,” Hershey said. group. Eight directors were He thanked the Young elected for the 1980 term of office. Included are: Ray Geissmger, New Holland; Jay Hershey, Kmzer; Norm Hershey, Gordonville; Tim Hoober, Intercourse; Jeff Martin; Ron Martin, New Holland; Naaman Stoltzfus, Kmzer; and John Zim merman, East Earl. Members presented chapter advisor Don Robinson with a basket of cheese and fruit in ap preciation of the work he did during the past year. The Past President’s Award was presented by 717-354-4271 .<C this building costs 40% less! i Lii uj YES, it exists 40% less than conventional steel buildings ! PARTY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 1218 Steuben St. Utica, N.Y. 13501 315 -724-5593 OVER 50 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE WALTER C. MELLINGER & SON Richard D. Mellinger, Prop. WILL ACQUIRE MARCH 1,1980 SWEIGART’S POULTRY, INC. R. D. #1 STEVENS, PA. 17578 Due to ill health, Marvin Sweigart felt the above action was necessary. Mr. Sweigart will be working with Mr. Mellinger, so we hope business can continue as usual for all concerned. If there would be any questions regarding your business arrangements with Sweigart’s Poultry, please feel free to call either, Marvin Sweigart (215-267-7296) or Mr. Mellinger, (717-656-2217). Hope we can serve you in the near future. Farmer members for opening their farms and businesses to FFA mem bers. He also thanked them for their help in livestock judging projects The meeting concluded with a talk and slide presentation by Richard Warren on the Covered Bridges of Lancaster County. As a member of the National Society for Preservation of Covered Bridges, Warren’s lecture DEAD STOCK REMOVED faA PROMPTLY ANYTIME ANYWHERE We Charge For Distant Pickups. A. F. BRANDT’S SONS RENOERERS ELIZABETHTOWN, PA (717) 367-6026 Sincerely, RICHARD D. MELLINGER covered the history, va and decline in numbers covered bridges in county ill tl
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