Dusty True, J.R. Barnes, Robbie. Shriver, and Samantha Iliff of Flintstone; Laah Broadwater of Oakland; and Greg Winter of Smithsburg. Also recognized: Hope Burner, Sabrina Butler, and Joann Hagelin of Frederick High; Chris Crum and Christine Daley of Walkersville; Tracy Clagett of South Carroll; Amy Webber, Brunswick; and Jennifer Dorsey Catoctin and Richard O’Hara of Linganore. State Proficiency Award win- ners were Seth Burner, Frederick High (diversified livestock), Tracy Clagett of South Carrol High (beef production), and Mark Spurrier, Linganore High (fish and wildlife management) and American FFA Degree candidates were Robert Dinsmore of Brunswick High, Seth Burner of Frederick High, and Jeremey Peterson of Walk ersville High, as well as honorary Agriculturist Degree recipients Elaine Bailey, Gene Bollinger, Katrina Bradshaws, Joseph Free, R. Douglas Hering, Mr. & Mrs. William Hubble, Judy Loars, Richard McCrobie, Dr. Merl Miller, and Cathy M. Schwab. 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Walls received the Maryland FFA’s first ever MVP Award. Walls, a past Blue and Gold Award winner and honorary state and American FFA degree recipient, continues to provide, distinguished leadership to and support of countless FFA activi ties. The Maryland FFA Founda tion, Inc. gave special recognition to the sponsors of FFA activities during the third convention ses sion. The Eastern Equipment Dealers Association was selected to receive the (outstanding Spon sor Award. According to Dr. Boyd Robinson, Jr., .chairman of the foundation board of trustees, “The FFA Foundation had a ban ner year in solicitations for sup port of Maryland FFA activities.” During the session, 28 contest sponsors and 17 convention spon sors were recognized. Robinson noted that “the gen erosity of Maryland’s agricultural industry and agricultural organi zations in providing financial support for the sponsorship of the various FFA contests is genuinely appreciated by FFA members across the State.” The American Royal Ambas- 11l POLE TAVERN EGL SALES CORP. •70 Rti. 40 Elmw, NJ 600450-2 MO SCHEFFEL EQUIPMENT CO. R*d Com* Rd. Som.rMt, PA 614-445-6500 sador contest has been one of the highlights of the annual state PFA convention in the past. This year that contest included both male and female contestants who ware interviewed and winners were announced during the American Royal Ambassador Dance that evening. This year’s American Royal Ambassador candidates who will represent Maryland at Kansas City in the American Royal Ambassador Contest are Monica Harshman of the Linganore FFA Chapter and Scott Page of the Frederick FFA Chap ter. As state winners they will each receive a $5OO scholarship from the Farm Credit Bank. Candidates for the 1994-1995 state FFA officers were inter viewed and installed during the awards banquet by the outgoing team. Members of the 1994-95 State FFA Officer Team are: state pres ident, Tracy K. Clagett; vice pres ident, Christine Anne Marie Daley; state treasurer, Richard A. O’Hara; state sentinel, Carrie Eleen Kurtz; state secretary, Samantha Lynn Iliff; state reporter, Hope S. Butler. American FFA Degree Rhick Johnson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Johnson of R.R. 2, Middlcbury Center, is one of 37 from Pennsylvania to be awarded the American FFA Degree. GEOROE V. SEIPLE WALTEMYER’S & SON SALES & SERVICE M Uon - PA 610-256-7146 717-244-41 M SMTTH'S IMPLEMENTS, INC Marcaraburg, PA 717-326-2244 S.P.E., INC. Rd. 1, Box 157 Towanda, PA 717-2654440 TOBIAS M.S. YEARSLEY EQUIPMENT CO., INC. & SONS Halifax, PA Waal Chaater, PA 717-362-1132 610-696-2990 45% or Ss%* low variable-rate financing PLUS discounts of up to 75% icing until spring 1995 of up to 10% with regular-rate financing WINELAND EQUIPMENT, INC. MirtlMburg, PA 114-793-2109 A Ijncattef Farming, Saturday, Novtmby 12, IM4-827 Rhick lives with his wife, Monica, and their two daughters on the family farmstead near Shortsville. The degrees will be presented at the 67th National Convention in Kansas City, Mo. in early Novem ber. Rhick, a 1991 graduate' of Cowanesque Valley High School, is the fifth Cowanesque FFA member to earn the highest degree in the FFA organization. Others to have earned the degree from Cow anesque were Steve Ackley, Yvonne Doan Zerby, Deborah Palmer Kibbe, and John Painter H. Rhick’s supervised agricultural program involved sheep, swine, and beef breeding enterprises, along with beef and swine finish ing. Along the way, Rhick and his father purchased performance tested sires to use in the beef and sheep breeding programs. During his senior year in high school, Rhick began working at the Exxon Station in Westfield. Upon graduation, he worked with Rosenbloom’s Furniture of West field in the installation of floor covering. Later on, employment was with Cornell Brothers Agway of Middlebury Center. All the while, Rhick continued his live stock enterprises and helped out on the family farm. You Ask *1 ' ? % You Answer QUESTION Kenneth Hixon, Warfordsburg, would like the complete address for the Schrader Co. that makes auto motive tire repair accessories. He needs parts for #s23svalve vulcanizing tool. ANSWER Mrs. Alvin Hoover, Lewisburg, wanted to know where Danskin tights can be purchased. In addition to the York location listed last week, there is a Danskin Factory Outlet at 350 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing, PA 19606 or phone (610) 374-6231. Arid, one at Danskin Round the Clock Hosiery, 801 Hill Avenue, Reading, PA 19606 or phone (610) 372-6051. Thanks to Pat Fogel, West Chester; Lou Ann Snoke, Reading, and Anita Moyer, Bernville, for sending there addresses and phone numbers. ANSWER Shirley Bray, Manchester, wanted to know why all products are required to print “Reg. Penna. Dept. Agr.” on their label even if it isn't produced in Pennsylvania. Thanks to Leßoy Corbin, director of Bureau of Food Safety in the Pa. Dept, of Ag, who sent the following fax. That question is asked with good timing because there has been a recent change in the registration process due to a receritly-enacted Food Safety Law. The state Bakery Law of 1933 required bakery products to include potato chips and pretzels to come from licensed bake ries. The law was designed to assure consumers that the establishments received food safety inspections. If a produc er wanted to sell bakery products in Pennsylvania, no matter where they were located, they had to purchase a license and display the “Reg. Penna. Dept. Agr." statement on their pack aging. For efficiency, they usually had the statement printed on all of their packaging, wherever it was sold. That’s why we see bakery products in other states, and even other countries, carrying this statement.” Act 70 of 1.994 repealed the Bakery Law, but the new Act has provisions allowing food establishments to use ‘Reg. Penna. Dept. Agri.’ on their products. The statement is now limited to products produced in Pennsylvania, but has been expanded from bakery products to now include all food pro ducts. There is a $35 fee to be registered with the Depart ment. This fee is the same as the previous bakery license fee. You still may see products from other states and countries with the registration statement on their packaging. That's because they have been given until January 1996 to exhaust their supply of labels. You should also begin to see more of these statements on packaging since registration is available for a wider range of products that are produced in Pennsylva nia. It’s your assurance that the products come from food establishments that are routinely inspected and in com pliance with state food safety laws.” During high school, Rhick was involved in various county FFA skills contests, including dairy, livestock, land, and forestry judg ing, record-keeping, and creed speaking. He entered the state livestock contest in 1990, placed third in the state, and was a mem ber of the team representing Penn sylvania at the national contest. His 1990 recordbook earned a state award and was the county winner of the Northeastern Farm Credit Award. The state degree was awarded to Rhick in 1991, the same time he received a silver award for the state sheep profi ciency. The Lynn Doan Outstand ing Senior Agricultural Memorial was awarded to Rhick at gradua tion. Rhick has assisted his local chapter in their BOAC program, the Food For America program, the Tioga County Conservation Tree Sales, and the chapter’s annual citrus sales. Since gradua tion, he and his family have host ed the county FFA livestock judging contest, assisted at the Tioga County Fair, and the Junior Livestock Sale. Rhick has served as a junior director to the Tioga County Sheep and Wool Grow ers. (Continued from Pag* 28)
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