Vol. 41 No. 34 American Guernsey Association Elects Officers, Holds Sale VERNON ACHENBACH JR. Lancaster Fanning Staff HUNT VALLEY, Md. Members of the American Guernsey Association from across the United States held their annual convention, sale and business meeting this week at the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn, in Hunt Valley, Md. As one of the last items of busi ness, the AGA board of directors reorganized. Continuing as presi dent is Cline Brubaker, of Virgini a, while John Morrow, of Pennsyl vania, has been selected its first vice president Second vice presi dent is Peter Coon, of New York state. Other members of the board include Truman Weaver of India na, Linda Madsen of California, Clark Viliter of Wisconsin, Kevin Nedrow of New York, Eldon Moss of lowa, and Edwin Watson of Michigan. Elections were held for directors for AGA District Three and Dis trict Seven. Edwin Watson, of Hemlock, The HMS Haven farm sign provides a backdrop for, from left, Richard Kaufman, pre sident of the Somerset County Farm Bureau; Richard Mains and Shelva Mains, Cum berland County; and Carol Shaulis, who with busy husband Harold, hosted Somerset County Day at the Farm June 23. The event was sponsored by the Somerset County Farm Bureau. Somerset County Day Draws 2,500 GAY BROWNLEE Somerset Co. Correspondent SOMERSET (Somerset Co.) Some 2,500 visitors descended upon HMS Haven farm, owned by Harold M. and Carol Shaulis, on Sunday, June 23, for the 13th an nual Somerset County Day at the Farm. The event was sponsored by the Somerset County Farm Bureau and coordinated by Jay Shaffer and his wife, Eyvonne. 604 Per Copy Mich., was elected for District Three which includes the states Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan. Linda Madsen, of Temecula, Calif., was elected to the board to represent District Seven, an area that includes the states of Arkan sas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii. Idaho, Montana, New Mexico. Nevada, Oklahoma, Ore gon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The organization is managed by a full-time executive secretary treasurer, a position held by Neil Jensen. Chairperson of the organiza tion’s resolution committee prop osed several resolutions to the membership. Approved was a resolution thanking the Maryland Guernsey Breeders Association for serving as host organization, an honor that coincided with an observation of the Maryland organization’s 75th anniversary. (Turn to Page At 9) “I was really pleased with the weather,” said Shaffer, a farmer and a minister. “We had it made to order.” The educational event covered information about soil care, ani mal care, health, and nutrition, and chemical use, crops, and tractor safety. A number of veterinary doctors readily provided information to visitors and answered their ques tions. Two vets D.V.M. David Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 29, 1996 The American Guernsey Association board of directors reorganizes after electing two new members to serve. From the left, seated, are Truman Weaver, Linda Madsen, Cline Brubaker, and Clark Vilter. From the left, standing, are Kevin Nedrow, John Mor row, Eldon Moss, and Peter Coon. Missing from is Edwin Waston. Welch and D.V.M. Michael Car ter from the While Oak Veterinary Clinic showed how an ultra sound is done on an expectant doe goat. Upon their registration, each person received a small booklet of coupons redeemable for food sam ples lamb, beef, potato chips, cheese, milk, milk punch, and ma ple syrup-topped ice cream sun dae. (Turn to Page A 34) FFA Introduces New Officers, Executive Secretary ANDY ANDREWS Lancaster Fanning Staff UNIVERSITY PARK (Centre Co.) Ten new state officers, recently look on their new FFA responsibilities. At the same time, a new FFA executive secretary was chosen. Daryl R. Schafer, Muncy, has become the new state FFA execu tive secretary, filling the position vacated by former secretary Sheila Reiner of Lewistown. The new Pennsylvania FFA officers include Andrew L. Young, president; Mike Clark, state vice president; Joy Young, eastern reg ion vice president; Kristina Wat son, south central vice president; Bobbi Jo Robbins, north central vice president; Elizabeth Hollen- The Jay Irwin Leadership Awards. From left, the winners are Nichole Meabon and Aaron Ranch. Irwin,who greets the winners, was also honored for his 36 years of service dt the Summer Youth Institute sponsored by the Pennsylvania Council of Cooperatives and Penn State In Shippensburg this week. See story page A 33. Four Sections bach, secretary; Heather Lehman, treasurer, John Ewing, sentinel; Aimee Jo Hauck, reporter, and (Turn to Page A 35) Office Closed July 4 to celebrate the nation's birthday, Lancaster Farming’s offices will be closed on Thurs day, July 4. Our offices will reopen on Friday, July 5. Deadlines are as follows: • General News—noon, Wed nesday, July 3, • Classified Section C ads 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 2. • All other classified ads, 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 3. $27.50 Per Year
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