Dauphin conservationists are honored by Federation MILLERSBURG The Dauphin servation by residents of Dauphin County Federation of Sportsmen’s County. Clubs recently held its Annual Ban- The First Professional Con quet at the American Legion in servatiomsl Awaia presented by Millersburg. Over 60 Sportsmen the Federation was presented to and guests attended the event. John E. (Jack) Stepanski, Highlighting the evening program Waterways Petrolman with the was the presentation of several Pennsylvania Fish Commission in awards for Outstanding Con- Upper Dauphin County. His in tributions in the Field of Con- volvement with sportsmen in- Dauphin County Waterways Patrolman John Stepanski with the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, right, is the recipient of the 1984 Professional Conservationist Award from the Dauphin County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. Stepanski receives the award from Robert Megonnelt, director of the Federation's Jr. Conservation School, for his 16 years of outstanding professional service. South Central Pa, Cattlemen honor Musser Jamie Kohr is the South Central Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association Queen. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Private exporters have reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 200,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to the USSR in the 1983-84 marketing year. The sale is being made under the ‘ * Corn exports reported first year of the new Long Term Grain Supply Agreement, which began Oct. 1, 1983, and ends Sept. 30. The marketing year for corn began Oct. 1,1983. Sales of wheat and corn to the dividually and in groups . resulted in the formation oi .<1 County Federal 11 n three Trout nurseries, and numerous stream improvement devices. Jack was also instrumental in organizing Conservation Clubs in four of our County High Schools and had assisted with Junior Conservation School. The Annual Conservationist Award this year was presented jointly to Aaron Hoffer (Mid dletown) and George Moore (Millersburg). Both have served as officers and Directors of the Dauphin Conservation District for many years. Their contributions were instrumental in making the Conservation District an active and viable County organization. Both individuals served on many committees and represented the District at numerous state, regional and national activities. Mike Schmidt, Assistant Supervisor of the Southeastern Division of the Pennsylvania Game Commission presented the State Award for the Outstanding essay on Hunter Ethics to Joseph R. Middlekopp, of Dauphin County. Larry Mummert, Instructor of the Hunter Education Course attended by Joseph Middlekopp, was also recognized. Robert Megonnell, (Dauphin), Director of Junior Conservation School also recognized the following individuals for sup porting the Junior Conservation School program. They included: Lee Warfel, Current Federation President (Halifax), Buss Peters EAST BERLIN Paul Musser, Manchester, has been named the 1984 Cattleman of the Year by the South Central Pennsylvania Cattlemen’s Association. The surprise presentation came as the highlight of the group’s annual meeting, last week at the East Berlin Fire Hall. The Musser family fattens several hundred beef cattle yearly, along with raising turkey and layer flocks, market hogs and cropping a large acreage in small grains. Recently, they opened an on farm market where they retail their home-produced meats and poultry. A member of the Cattlemen’s Association for many years, Musser has served several terms on the groups’ board of directors. He assists with the calf sales and is a strong supporter of the association’s various events. Active in numerous ag-related organizations, Musser is a leader in Extension and a member of the Executive Committee. Also honored during the awards presentations was Jamie Kohr of Wrightsville, named the new S.C.P.C.A. Cattlemen’s Queen. Ms. Kohr is a veteran 4-H member and cattle exhibitor and will represent the Cattlemen at various events over the year of her reign. -•ms* Four new directors won terms on the board during the business meeting. They are Kathy Wise, Spring Grove; Terry Shearer, New Oxford; Paul Musser, Man chester; and John Hausner, Dover. Speaker for the program was William Henning, Penn State meats specialist, with a presen tation on “The Myth About Beef.”- J.B. % \ & USSR loi aeuveiy during the first year of the new agreement now total 8,446,100 tons. Of the total, 4,204,000 tons are wheat and 4,242,100 tons are com. In addition, 416,200 tons of soybeans have been sold to the USSR. (Harrisburg), Kay Megonnell plications are available from Bob (Dauphin), and Joel Myers Megonnell or Joel Myers. (Dauphin). Bob also received a $250.00 donation from the AMP The featured program for the Nimrods Sportsmen’s Club. The evening was the first showing of a contribution was presented by slide program which highlighted President of the Nimrods, Brad numerous education experiences Deibler (Millersburg). The dates and activities provided at the for the 1984 Conservation School School. This program is available v, ill be Jane 10 to J”"e 16. Ap- to any interested group. Together, Aaron Hoffer, left, Lower Swatara Township, and George Moore (absent) of Millersburg, gave 60 years of service to the Dauphin County Conservation District board of directors. They are co-recipients of the 1984 Conservationist of the Year Award by the Dauphin County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Joel Myers, right, Federation secretary, makes the presentation. South Central Pennsylvania Cattlemen honored Paul Musser, shown with his wife, Helen, as their Cattleman of the Year. Directors of the South Central Pennsylvania Cattleman are, front row from left, Terry Shearer, Paul Musser, Kathy Wise, Tim Livingston, Walter Laird; back row from the left, John Mauser, Ed Rohrbaugh, Jim Eisenhour, Don Sunday, Ralph Dixon, Jack Myers. Donald Walter and Bill Holloway.
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