FFA Keystone Winners, Star Farmers Share Honors From Largest Youth Organization (ConUniMd from Pago A 1) New Fanners of America, which was incorporated into National FFA in 1965. This is the inaugural year for the national award, pre sented to three individuals that have devoted a lifetime of commit ment to agricultural education and promotion of diversity within ag education. Sargent was the found er of NFA, a black vocational stu dent organization. Moody, who was an NFA adviser in Virginia, is the national president of the National State Directors of Voca tional Education. Next year the award will also honor students nationally for their work in FFA chapters. Hie Blue and Gold Award was presented to Kerry Hoffman, Penn State pesticide education coordi nator, and to Glen Wenger, who operates a farm machinery busi ness, for many years of dedicated service to FFA. Ten-Plus Chapter Awards were presented to the following chap ters: Central Columbia, Chestnut Ridge, Greater Johnstown AVTS, Line Mountain, Octorara, Reading-Muhlenburg AVTS, and Shippensburg. The Agri-Science Award was presented to the fol lowing individuals: Travis Frey, Cloister; Tara Plewa, Twin Valley: Michelle Comman, Big Spring; Greg Hubbard, Central Columbia; and Roberta Cauffman, Green wood. The Pa. Dept of Ag Safety Award went to the following chap ters: Berlin Brothersvalley, Man or, Spudgrowers, and Lenape AVTS. Featuring: • Feeding • Nipples Ventilation • Shenandoah Brooders MMKI. VWMTILg, and APFOftDAOLI Chora-Tlma* tUPUt-MMlor' PNTVaodlattan Central la a uaar-MamKy 12-atapa mlarapraaaaaar aantro) daalpnad to afflalantly work wtth naarly aH vantKatton mathoda - natural, napatlva aada praaaura, and tunnal. Eaay to oparata, Oda conM faaturaa two hard and 10 aooAng ataoaa. Tha OUPM lalaatar la aaay to aal up and adpial toltw tuna tor your DuHding'a apaakla vanHladon raqulramanta. National Chapter awards were presented to the following: Gold: West Snyder, Berlin Brothersval ley, and Spudgrowers; Silver: Manor, Cedar Crest, and Conoco cheque; Bronze: Greenwood, Lenape AVTS, and Manheim; and Superior Chapter Hans Her, Cow anesque, State College, Upper Dauphin, Tyrone, Ephrata, Mason Dixon, Redback Valley, Headwa ters. Tulpehocken, Mohawk, W.B. Saul, Mifflinburg, Tri-Valley, West Perry, Cumberland Valley, and Central Columbia. Honorary Keystone degrees were bestowed on the following The Ag Sales, Service, and Mechanics Star went to Char les Aurentz, Cedar Crest FFA and eastern region star, left. Charles was also named Star Agtibusiness Award winner. At right, presenting the award, Is Tim Weller, state adviser. Thanks and Congratulations to TROY ALDERFER Oley, PA On Their All New JAMES and 2-48’x500’ Broiler Houses families: Raymond and Sharon Bollinger, Ephrata, Cloister Chap ter, Robert and Leslie Best, Holt wood, Manor Chapter; Robert and Doris Kimmel, Home, Marion Center Chapter; and Glen and Faye Cauffman, MUlerstown, Green wood Chapter. A Special Parent Award for a family who received the honorary degree and who still devote their time to helping their children achieve the Keystone was given to John and Margaret Bomgardner, Ono, Northern Lebanon Chapter. The regional and state stars were also presented. The following reg ional stars were honored: • Specialized Agriculture: Pre ston Hoopes, Headwaters FFA member, north central region. Pre ston, 17, is the son of James and Sandra Hoopes, Ulysses. He has served as chapter student adviser and treasurer and as chairman of the citrus committee. He com pleted projects on green beans and carrots and plans to work on the family crop farm. • Horticulture: Randall A. Halt ing, Tevoca/Brownstown AVTS, and eastern region star. Randall works at the Stauffer’s of Kissel Hill nursery and will continue to work there after graduation. •Ag Sales, Service, and Mechanics: Charles Aurentz, Cedar Crest FFA, and eastern reg ion star. Charles, 17, is the son of Russell E. and Carol Aurentz, Lebanon. Charles plans to attend a two-year technical college to obtain an associate’s degree in automotive mechanics. He has "Building and Equlpmant by NorthaaatAgrl Syatama” •Is-* ji >* mmm NOW OPEN hSm HI Northeast Agri Systems, Inc. feoeralsburq,md. Store .hours: MW UNIVERSITY AVE. Fly way Business Park Mon.-Fri. 7;30 to 4:30 (Formerly long Lumber) 139 A West Airport Road EQQ di n.7U>9434 Lltltz, PA 17543 24 H, ‘ 7 Dav Repa,f IJiB Ph; (717)569-2702 1.800-673-2580 B^l agrl systems Chora-Tlms nipple drinkers com* Radiant GAS BROODERS Tfour cold weather fHend •don Glow Mvn hnl bocouoo f Jl\ 1-40,000 BTU Stan Glow «OM _ \’^Tl DM work ol 2-30,000 BTO SlOl ■ poncak* krooOtra ®E3C7 " ‘ ** peeembled and faatura Chore- Tlma'a Surge Pluett reguletor which automatically boosts prssaura during tlmaa of peak water eoneumptlon master di»iiibutors] iMCMttr Fanning, Saturday, Jammy It, 1997-All The Production Agriculture Star went to Michelle Corn man, Big Spring FFA and south central star. She also won the state Star Farmer Award. Tim Weller, state adviser, pre sented the award. served as chapter reporter and president and on various other committees. He completed super vised ag experience (SAE) in shop and other areas. • Production Agriculture: Michelle Comman, Big Spring FFA, south central star. Michelle, 17, is the daughter of Melvin and Betty Cornman, Carlisle. She plans to attend Penn State to major in dairy and animal science. She has served as chapter secretary and president and is CDP area presi dent. Michelle has completed pro ject work in swine, sheep, and beef finishing, in addition to goat fin ishing and bleeding swine. She received the PLA Livestock Award. The state Star Fanner award went to Michelle Comman and the state Star Agribusiness Award went to Charles Aurentz. STORi HOURS: 7i 10 AM-4:10 Hi
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