Bankert is York swine showman YORK Red Lion sophomore That’s a big order, especially if a FFA’er Shelley Bankert walked, turns irritable and opts not to and cajoled her purebred cooperate. But it all came together hog to catch the for Shelley, who look the showman judge’s eye and win the award of trophy for the first time, champion FFA swine showman at The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. the York Fair. Preston Bankert, R 3 Red Lion, "You have to keep the hog Shelley grew up in the hog business moving at a nice pace, not running a™* has been helping with the or going too slow, and you always family's show entries since she want to have that animal between was at* and barely taller than the you and the judge,” advises this 15- biggest sows, year-old hog showring expert. She presently owns 16 hogs for But give the judge room to see PPA and 4-H exhibits, plus tends a your animal, she adds, keeping the few sheep and raises field corn for hog moving about five to six feet other future Farmer projects with back from the official, and keep it *he Red Lion chapter, clear of other animals. Champion fitter at the York Fair Shelley Bankert, of the Red Lion FFA chapter, captured the honor of champion FFA hog showman at the York Fair showmanship competition. A sophomore, Shelley’s been exhibiting hogs at the Fair for nearly a decade. ATTENTION FARMERS... FREE ESTIMATES ON RODENT CONTROL RODENTS carry diseases which can endanger the health of your dairy herds. Your business is raising them. Ours is protecting them. Since 1928 Pest control is too important to trust to anyone else 1278 Loop Rd. Lancaster, PA . 17604 717-397-3721 competition was Todd Grove, who placed just behind Shelley in the showing competition, while Shelley stood second in the fitting runoff. Placmg third in both showing and fitting was Paul Garner.-J,B. Following is a list of FFA breeding swine winners: Duroc Feb. Sow 1,4 Ron Wilson res champ. 2 3 Sheri Johnson Feb. Sow 1 Melissa Peters, champ. 2 Shen Johnson, res champ Feb Sow X. 3 Michele Bankert. res champ. 2 Roi Wilson CONTACT US For MANURE HANDLING EQUIPMENT Semi- and Liquid Spreaders - Ground Driven - Easy Running Priced Reasonably PIT ELEVATORS COMPACT ROTO BEATERS ALLIS CHALMERS AND - WISCONSIN POWER UNITS PLATE SHEARING - BRAKE WORK SMUCKER WELDING & MANUFACTURING 2110 Rockvaleßoad Lane., PA 17602 PH: (717) 687-9198 FFA BREEDING SWINE Berkshire Sr. Sow 1.2 Marlyn Garner, res and champ March Sow 1 Ron Wilson, champ. 2 Melissa Peters April Sow 1 Kylah Peterman Spotted Swine Jan. Sow I Shen Johnson March Sow X ,2 Shen Johnson Jr. Yearling 1 Shen Johnson Jan Sow 1 Ron Wilson March Sow 1.4 Ron Wilson. 2.3 Michele Bankert April Sow I Ron Wilson Sr. Sow 1.3 RonWitson.champ.2 Michele Bankert Jr. Yearling 1 Ron Wilson 2 Michele Bankert Gus Parlette took two breed gilt championships in the 4-H hog exhibits, winning both the Spotted Hog division, as well as the honors in the Chester White category. X IT’S MAGIC PHONE How quickly v )) 717-394-3047 ( You Get Results \ or 717-626-1164 I From Our _ j khss? x^Classifiedsl^^-^" 7 tl lj
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