Farming, Saturday, November 30, 1996 N WpfeJMH Scott Cooper, center, was recognized by York DHIA members for his service as a director and county president of the testing cooperative. Offering congratulations were York County Dairy Princess Tanya Thoman and Pennsylva nia DHIA general manager David Slusser. Yor JOYCE BUPP Continuing a sweep of several protein jump of 61 pounds, York Co. Correspondent years, Carolyn and Ed Calhoun, During the business meeting, SHREWSBURY (York Co.) 9 len Rock * 4 the 1( ? w soma ' directors were elected to the Walk-Le Farms snagged four of c count category with a year York County DHIA board. Serv the top awards for York County average of 102,000 SCC score. ing for the next three years will be DHIA for the 1996 testing year, Claiming the honor for most Glen Anderson, East Prospect, Ed recognized at the production test- improved herd in protein, under Calhoun, Glen Rock, and David ing cooperative’s annual business pounds, was Petrydell Farms, Myers, Wellsville. Recognition and presentations dinner. York, with a rolling herd average was extended to outgoing dircc- Thc registered Hols- | tein operation, owned __l by Leoty and Brenda f yfIj|^^BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB| Walker and their child- ren Brad, Greg and A weathervane of YOUR hobby, laser cut from stainless steel Michelle took their first mounted on a 6-ft. aluminum pole for yard display, or optional 2-ft. sweep of the several p o i e with adjustable mount production categories bracket for deck railing or since starting their herd ■ l 9 go other mountings. 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