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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.
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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
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Winners of York DHIA Awards Announced
The Walker family’s Walk-Le farms earned four top honors at the annual York DHIA
awards program. Representing the family were son Brad, Brenda and Leroy Walker.
tors Scott Cooper and Melvin
Marks.
In his president’s report. Coop
er reviewed DHIA accomplish
ments and changes for the last 12
months.
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awards program and to the bottom
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meetings he attended as the coun
ty president. Information and
updates from the state DHIA were
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ger David Shenk, and general
manager David Slusser.
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