812-Lancastor Farming, Saturday, March 23,1985 ELVERSON - Members of the Twin Valley FFA celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their chapter at their recent parent member banquet. Over 250 members, parents guests, and former members joined in the festivities. Chapter secretary Denis Shantz and treasurer Chris Coblentz presented certificates of appreciation to Mark Kraybill, local farmer who employees Chris and who has supported the chapter in many other ways; Jane Haque, secretary to the high school guidance staff; and Ruth Ann Shade, editor of the Twin County Shoppers News for the er«-pllent Camden senior named FFA member of the month NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Dennis Coyle, 18, Camden County Vocational School senior and FFA member from Gibbsboro, N.J. was recently named March Out standing FFA Member of the Month. The outstanding FFA member of the month is selected on the basis of leadership skills, participation in FFA activities and on supervised occupational ex perience. “I have learned a lot m the FFA. I have learned how to keep records, run meetings, meet people and speak publicly. All of these are necessary in my future which includes running my own business,” Dennis said. He has been involved in vocational agriculture/FFA for three years, has achieved the Chapter Farmer Degree, served as Chapter Jr. Vice-President, and is presently Chapter Vice-President. Coyle’s supervised occupational experience has grown from lawn maintenance of three residential lawns, to a landscape establish- GET THE JUMP ON SPRING SAYINGS WITH OUR NEW HOLLAND SPREADERS AND HAYBINES IN STOCK Cut fast. The Sperry New Holland Model 489 Hay bine - mower conditioner makes a nine-foot cut, fast. The rolls on the “489” are in the main frame, not in the header. So the header is light, to glide over rocks and obstructions with less chance of damage. Stop in and see one today. Twin Valley FFA celebrates 25th annwerseiy news coverage she has given the chapter. A certificate of ap preciation also went to Jeff Stoltzfus, who did his student teaching at Twin Valley in 1984. Denis Ambler, Eastern Regional vice-president of the Pennsylvania FFA, presented a short in spirational speech on her FFA experiences. Chapter officers presented honorary chapter degrees to Dr. William Marburger, superin tendent of the Twin Valley School District; John Abrams, food services director for the Twin Valley School District; Mildred ment and maintenance part nership of 50 residentail lawns. He is responsible for planning, planting, and maintaining shrubs, borders, lawns, and gardens. Dennis also stays very active in the Camden Tech East FFA Chapter activities. He has par ticipated in the State Weed Identification and Control contest, State Nursery/Landscape contest, and regional flower show. He has also participated in the Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference and Member Leadership Training Conference. Both were conducted by state FFA officers. Dennis has also participated in several committees in his local chapter. He was chairperson of the citrus committee and candy fund raiser committee. In May, Dennis will compete for Outstanding Member of the Year at the State FFA Convention held at Cook College, Rutgers University. avoid damage I «■* B*«*<i * 8 8 •■■■ 8»»*i ■ 8 S? 8 *9 8 B»^8 1921 1 TRACTOR CO.j 19Q3| 717-949-6501 NEW TOLL FREE NO. 1-800-822-2152 Rt. 419 Between Schaefferstown & Cornwall, Lebanon County Nelson, secretary to Mr. Donibav; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nonnemaker, parents of Keystone degree receipient Joseph Nonnemaker; and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Coblentz, parents of keystone degree receipient Chris Coblentz. Daryl Schafer, student teacher at Twin Valley, presented foun dation awards to members. Foundation awards are for ex cellence in a given area. The following members received awards: Kevin Stoltzfus for safety; Gail Raser for prepared public speaking and agricultural processing; Rod Stoltzfus for extemporaneous speaking and feed grain production: Kevin Gnest for forage production; Butch Harrison for beef produc tion; Fran Bottner for turf and landscape production and home improvement; Sue Burkhart for swine production; Ann Kline for sheep production; Denis Shantz for sheep production; Mary McMullen for outdoor recreation; Chris Coblentz for dairy production, soil and water management, and agricultural electrification; Joe Nonnemaker for agricultural mechanics; Rick Kimball for agricultural sales and services; Mike Reppert for agricultural processing; Bob Bell for diver sified livestock production; Kim Brossman for horse production; Joel Welsh for horse production; Rich Geedey for soil and water R.F.D. No. 2, Van Buren Road, Easton, PA 18942 Phone 215-759-7141 BETHLEHEM STEEL... SULPHATE OF AMMONIA 21 % N. 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Beth Morgan and John Foreman then presented a special BOAC award to Debbie Printz, volunteer coordinator at Zerbe Sisters, who has worked with FFA members for the past three years. FFA Advisor Ron Frederick presented trophies and puts to winners of county and area FFA contests. Chris Coblentz was recognized for winning the Pa. All American Dairy Judging Forum. Rod Stoltzfus received a trophy for having won the livestock judging l^Si The Model 307 is a giant, ten-ton capacity slurry spreader from Sperry New Holland. It spreads a fine top dressing of manure fast! You get an aggressive spring-loaded auger to move material to the front right side for easy, consistent spreading. The auger floats over rocks and foreign matter, reducing the chance of damage. And, the “307” is backed by our excellent service and parts program. See one today! contests at the Allentown an Reading Fairs, Ann Kline wa recognized for winning the Jumc Dairy Judging Contest at th Kutztown fair. Bob Bell received trophy for chapter scholarship. County project book contes trophies were presented to Chn Coblentz, Denise Shantz, Bet Morgan,, Kevin Stoltzfus. Tir McEwen, Rod Stoltzfus, and Scol Burnett. Pins for the state projet book contest were presented t Beth Morgan, who won the fin place Gold Medal in the horn garden category; Chris Coblent who received a silver medal for hi work experience book; and Ro Stoltzfus, who received a brora medal for his work experiem book. Past president Glenn Stoltzfi and junior advisor Joe No nemaker presented retiring offio plaques to the chapter’s thn senior officers - President Rt Stoltzfus, Treasurer Chris Coblentz, and Vice-President GaS Raser. Sue Burkhart, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Richard Burkhart of Rlj 1 Mohnton, was named the star chapter greenhand. 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