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VOL 37 No. 25
Dickinson Submits Resignation
From CEO Position At National DHIA
EVERETT NEWSWANGER
Managing Editor
COLUMBUS, OHIO—The
chief executive officer of the
National Dairy Herd Improvement
Association has resigned. Dr.
Frank Dickenson asked that his
resignation be effective June 1,
1992.
In making the announcement.
Michael Quesnell, national DHIA
president, said that the actions to
accept Dickinson’s resigns tidh
Four Sections
took place during a meeting of the
National DHIA Executive Com
mittee here last week. At the same
time, Philip Dukas, director of
operations and quality assurance,
was appointed acting CEO as of
June 1. Dukas also holds the posi
tion of CEO of DHIA Services,
Inc., the product and service arm of
National DHIA.
“Dr. Dickinson expressed a
desire to the executive committee
to reduce his workload in order to
Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, May 2,1992
have more time to pursue personal
interests,” Quesnell said “He sub
mitted a transition plan that will
permit an orderly change in man
agement. This will also give
National DHIA the opportunity to
search for replacement staff since
this is the optimal time of year for
recruiting.”
Quesnell said the National
DHIA Board will address the
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Rev. William Longenecker has been well known as a
good shepherd in Lancaster County for many years. Until
recently, Longnecker hfd a fleck of more than 400 ewes on
the term north of Mount Joy. But now he is the pastor of the
Stevens Hill Community Church of the Brethren so his flock
of people has caused Interest in sheep to diminish to about
150 ewes. In the photos, above, the Polypay flock grazes
over the 62 acres. At right, neighbors Kendra Gehman and
children Jacob, 8; Hannah, 4, and Dari, 2, cuddle a 3-day-oW
lamb. Father and husband Dale Gehman works at Eastern
MennonKe Board of Missions. Belter's greenhouses sup
plied the azaleas. Photoa by Evaratt Nawawangar, managing
adltor.
Shannon Doll was crowned the York County Dairy Prin
cess by outgoing princess Penny Jordan. To read more
about the pageant, turn to page 813.
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