A3O-Lanca«tef Farming, Saturday, February 1, 1997 Dobrosky JOYCE BUPP York Co. Correspondent SEVEN VALLEYS (York Co.) For 34 years, he led, ap plauded, advised, {nodded, taught, suggested, arranged, judged, cha peroned and otherwise did what ever was in his power as a “county agent” to promote the 4-H mem bers and programs of York County. But, even after retirement, An thony G. ‘Tony” Dobrosky con tinued as an avid supporter, pro moter, livestock buyer and fund raiser for his beloved 4-H’ets. Members of the York County 4-H Beef Club saluted him for his nearly four decades of support by naming him their Citation Award winner for 1997, presented at the club’s annual dinner, January 25 at the Seven Valleys Fire Hall. Attention 609 Tobacco Farmers Clean Up Sale Feb. 7* 199710:00 A.M. Daily Sale Recap For Sale 1/29/97 Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Company USDA # Pounds Sheets Assml SMee Charges Total Billed Debit Amount % Sale Av. Frontier Tob. Co. 0 562 1 $11.24 $O.OO $11.24 $1022.84 $1011.60 1.35 $l.BO Golden Leaf Job. Co. 0 15176 37 $303.52 $O.OO $303.52 $27,853.24 $27,549.72 36.44 $1,816 Ideal Leaf Tob. Co. 0 8646 16 $172.92 $O.OO $172.92 $15,832.54 $15,659.62 20.76 $1,812 Lancaster Leal Q 8686 IS $173.72 $O.OO $173.72 $16.104.67 $15.930.95 20.86 $1.834 Totals Buyer 0 33070 70 $661.40 $O.OO $661.40 $60,813.29 $60,151.89 House S 85Z6 22 5121x52 m $11152 $15.750.97 $15.579.45 20,59 $1.817 Totals 0 41646 92 $832.92 $O.OO $832.92 $76,564.26 $75,731.34 Total Debit $75,731.34 Look At The Prices! Where Are You Selling Your Tobacco? Top Price $1.86 Rough Out Grade $1.70 Don’t Sell Your Tobacco For Less! Receiving Tobacco: Wed., Feb. s; Thurs., Feb. 6 Bamto 4 pm Fri., Feb. 7 7am to Sale Time FARMER’S TOBACCO WAREHOUSE PO BOX 40 - Rt. 472 & NOBLE RD. KIRKWOOD, PA 17536 C 717) 5*9-64*6 i/£SXFCS> SUZUKI 4WD HiylfK A.T.V. SALE It's winter and it's time, and if you buy a new Suzuki 4WD, we'll throw in a free snow plow. Once you plow snow with a Suzuki 4WD, you'll never plow with anything else. Hurry save a thousand dollars. Plus we will take your trade! We have great financing with low monthly payments. we will deliver anywhere!! Th# Suzuki Quad Sport 80 me/ be used onfy by those sged 12 and ofdar Adults must always supervise riders under ihe age ot 1b ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older Suzuki highly recommends (hat all ATV ndars take a ndmg course We II even pay lor it For safety and training course information see your dealer or call the SVA at 1 800 552 5344 ATVs can be hazardous to operate For your safety always wear a helmet eye protection and protective clothng Never nde on paved surfaces or public roads Never carry passengers or engage in Hunt ndmg Riding and alcohol or other drugs don t mix Avoid excessive speeds Be extra careful on difficult tenon Along with concerned conservationists everywhere Suzuki urges you to TREAD LIGHTLY on pjbiic and privet# land Preaarva your tutura nding opportunities by showing respect (or the environment local taws and the rights of others whan you nda Named Citation Winner “There have been an awful lot of kids that you have helped over the years,” summed up presenter and beef club leader Gordon Shive of Tony Dobrosky’s major focus as a Penn State Agriculture Exten sion Agent. Dobrosky came to York County in 1957 as a summer assistant in the extension program, then was hired by in 1958 as a permanent position. One of his first assign ments was to work with the live stock programs, with particular emphasis on the Beef Club. Under Dobrosky’s guidance, the Beef Club’s membership quadrupled in size, and Beef Breeding was added as a project area. Judging and juging teams have benefited from Dobrosky’s coach ing expertise and he established the first regional livestock judging $ SUZUKI. All this for $4799.99 save $lOOO.OO Route 2B Clarion (814) 328-2222 Route 322 (814)328-2904 (814)226-4444 contest in Pennsylvania. Both Livestock Judging and Meats Judging teams have won numer ous state and national honors un der his training and leadership. Many of the current 4-H livestock leaders and parents were part of his clubs and judging teams. Dobrosky retired from exten sion work in July 1991 and two days lam went to work for the Glatfelter Agribusiness Firm. In that capacity, he continued to avidly support 4-H livestock activities, as well as fill numerous other agriculture leadership roles. He saves on the Farm Show sale committee and the Farm Show’s Scholarship Committee, and has been instrumental in gen erating widespread support for these youth programs. Dobrosky (Turn to Pag* A 39) * It 4WD Suzuki * Original 4WD * Big 250 cc * Shaft drive * Run in 2WD or 4WD (Can you do this with any other A.T.V.???) * 15 speeds forward * 3 Speeds reverse * Electric start * Front and Rear racks * Rear hitch * FREE snowblade Tony Dobrosky, Isfl, was named the 1997 Citation Wln ner by the York County 4-H Beef Club. Presenting the award was Gordon Strive, one of Dobrosky’s 4-H members when he began extension work and a long-time Beef Club waaer. * > r,.w;k..^..~.;...:,i.i.:.r.au.u^f..:.k.i:Ai.-itr..* ’JH IMI || I / ■/? I , MODEL Pl5O WATER SUPER DELUXE WHEEL PLANTER FLATBED MULCH LAYER INSTOCK!! 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Remember, when you sell your tobacco with us, we do not charge you a 2 cent commission, you get the full price of your tobacco at the time of delivery. Receiving Location #1 Receiving Location #2 (Behind Ross’s Feed & Grain) 27 N. Church St. Quarryville, PA 786-6135 374 S. Farmersville Rd, Ephrata, PA 656-9847 Buyers: Clarence Shirk Buyers: “Big” Ron Bowen Joey Bowen Ken “Groundhog” Isaac Snader Swayne We sell 609 seed.
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