BlWjncaster Farming, Saturday, May 13, 1995 Pp^HAPPEiVIiVGS Spring Judging Events Floriculture The Lingapore FFA Chapter won the first place banner in the floriculture event held during the Annual Maryland FFA spring judging events hosted by the Uni versity of Maryland’s College of Agriculture on the College Park Campus. The event is sponsored as a spe cial project of the Maryland FFA Foundation. The high scoring individual for the floriculture event was Kathy Curry, FFA member of the Linga nore Chapter. The North Harford FFA Chapter took the second place banner in the, event The winning teams in the flori culture contest were: 1. Linganore FFA; 2. North Harford FFA; 3. Frederick FFA. The top scoring individuals receiving gold medals were: 1. Kathy Curry; 2. Laurie Hicks; 3. Dani Myers. FFA Crops Event The Catocdn FFA Chapter won the first place banner in the crops contest. The North Harford FFA Chapter took the second place banner in the Event The winning teams in the crops contest were: 1. Catocdn; 2. North Harford; 3. Cecil County. The top scoring individuals receiving gold medals were: 1. Eric Martin; 2. lan Mathias; 3. Gary Basslcr. Nursery/Landscape The Linganore FFA Chapter won the first place banner in the nursery/landscape event held dur ing the Annual Maryland FFA Spring Judging Events. The high scoring individual was Jody Powell, FFA member of the Linganore. The Frederick County Career and Technology Center FFA Chapter took the second place banner in the event The winning teams in Nursery Mahoning Outdoor Furnaces Cut Ypur Heating Costs With Our Outdoor Furnace • Standard Model Burns Wood, Coal or Wood by-products ■ • Multi-Fuel Model Burns Wood, Coal, Oil yf "// or Gas • Corning Catalytic Combustor Option Available on all Models ™ Clyde K. Alderfer I WL / Box 246, RD #1 1 f Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853 Adapts to any existing heat system (717) 539-8456 Installation & Accessories Available Landscape were; 1. Linganore: 2. Frederick CTC; 3. Clear Spring. The top scoring individuals receiving gold medals were: 1. Jody Powell: 2. Crystal Thomp son; 3. Mark Michael. FFA Vegetable Judging Contest The Clear Spring FFA Chapter won the first place banner in the vegetable judging contest. The high scoring individual was Alicia Higgins, FFA member of the Catoctin Chapter. The Frederick FFA Chapter took the second place banner in the contest The winning teams in the Veg etable Contest were: 1. Clear Spring; 2. Frederick; 3. Catoctin. The top scoring individuals receiving gold medals were: 1. Alicia Higgins: 2. Brian Stottle myer; 3. Todd Hull. FFA Dairy Foods Judging The Frederick High School FFA Chapter w rn the first place banner in the dairy foods event. The high scoring individual for the dairy foods event was Lindsay Robinson, FFA member of the Frederick High Chapter. The Walkersville FFA Chapter took the second place banner in the event. The winning teams in the dairy foods contest were: 1. Frederick; 2. Walkersville; 3. Brunswick. The top scoring individuals receiving gold medals were; 1. Lindsay Robinson; 2. Jody Bell; 3. Amanda Imhoff. FFA Agricultural Mechanics The Frederick High School FFA Chapter won the first place banner in the agricultural mechan ics event The high scoring individual for the event was Nathan Pritchett, FFA member of the Linganore High Chapter. The Linganore FFA Chapter took the second place banner in the event. The winning teams in the agri- cultural mechanics contest were: 1. Frederick; 2. Linganore; 3. Francis Scott Key. The top scoring individuals receiving gold medals were: 1. Nathan Pritchett; 2. Mike Schultz; 3. Malt Toms. Hans Herr FFA Three ..members of Lancaster Mennonite High School’s Hans Herr Chapter of the FFA received top honors at the third annual FFA banquet held March 15 at Bird in Hand Family Restaurant. Recognized for outstanding leadership, participation in FFA activities, and scholarship, they are; •1995 Chapter Star Farmer senior Keith Martin, son of Robert and Marilyn Martin, Strasburg. •Chapter Star in Agribusi ness—senior Kendall Reiff, son of Samuel and Elva Reiff, New Holland. •Hans Herr FFA Scholarship Award—senior Joleen Herbert, daughter of Luann Ncwswanger, Terre Hill. Ten students received trophie® for their project record books: •Gold-junior Randall Brubak er, son of Robert and Lois Brubak er, Manheim. •Silver—junior Kurt Hershey, son of Glenn and Velma Hershey, Kinzers; sophomore Jonathan Hess, son of Karl and Elma Hess, Lancaster; sophomore Keith Weaver, son of Earl and Marilyn Weaver, New Holland; and fresh man David Smoker, son of Paul and Doris Smoker, Oxford. •Bronze—junior Jonathan Wenrich, son of Martin and Esther Wenrich, Leola; sophomore J. Andrew Brubaker, son of James and Glenda Brubaker, Quarryvil le; freshman Timothy Charles, son ROLLING 01i..1N THE 90'S MEETSTHE CHALLENGE BRH & BHFF RO-CROP CULTIVATORS Minimum Tillage The heart of the BRH Ro-Crop is Brillion's No-Wobble Parallel Linkage. Heavy duty is an understatement, the linkage for each gang weighs over 50 pounds. Strength where it's needed, a Brillion tradition. Heavy duty straight edge shanks allows high-speed tillage without throwing dirt or residue. Underframe shank clearance of 25" allows you more days to cultivate your crops before they get too tall. 4,6, 8,12 row. BRS RO-CROP CULTIVATORS The Brillion "S" tine cultivator (model BPS) with four-way tooth movement is designed for high speed cultivation, especially in conjunction with chemical weed control. The "S" tines also mulch the soil and level the ground for easier harvesting. Hans Herr FFA members were recently honored. From left, Kendall Relff, Keith Martin and Joleen Herbert. of David and Martha Charles, Lancaster; freshman Andrew L. Hamish, son of James and Lois Hamish, Washington Boro; and freshman Jeffrey Nissley, son of Melvin and Marilyn Nissley, Middletown. The following students were recognized for chapter proficien cies: Joleen Herbert and Tom Wagner—achievement in volun teerism; Eric Oehme and Konrad Weaver—ag mechanics; Chris Beiler and Matt Hershey—ag employment; Matt Hess—ag pro cessing; Julie Smoker —agri- science; Maria Hurst—ag sales and service: Jonathan Hess—beef production; Rodney Smucker— construction technology; Ryan Kurtz and Andy Hamish—dairy production; Keith Martin diversified livestock; Gary Land is, Tony Rohrcr and Jeff urn*®* For Built in Strength Where ItCounts - Buy 4-6-8 ROWS Nissley—diversified crop produc don; Dan H. Heller—forage pro duction; Brcndon Landis —force management; Andy Brubaker grain crop production; Petrin, Ranck—home improvement Chris Yerkes, and Joshu: Hershey—outdoor recreation Philip Good and James Hess poultry production; Kendal Reiff—sheep production; Geof Rohrer—soil and water conserva tion; Daniel C. Heller—specialty animal produedon; Keith Weavei and Kent Fellenbaum—specialtj crop produedon; Randy Brubakei and Kurt Hershey—swine produc don; David Weaver and John Rult Jr.—wildlife management Guest speaker Ben Dodd, state chaplain of the Pennsylvania FFA Association, challenged FFA members to take advantage of opportunities offered by the FFA. | Pennsylvania" I Maryland FREDERICK Cereaville Ford New Holland Now Jersey BRIDGETON Lealla Fogg ELMER Pole Tavern Equip. Salea Corp COLUMBUS Reed Brothera Equipment FAIRIELD Caldwell Tractor & Equipment