210 FFA Keystone Recipients Help Build (Continued from Page 35) Ryan Smathers 19, son of Elkc and Robert Smathers of sentinel for the Twin won awards for soil and water manage ment, wildlife man- Dual processing, and also a Foundation award. The recipient of Greenhand and Chapter degrees, he said he intends to pursue marine science stu dies at college. He has also been involved in the Tcl-Hai Pet Therapy program. Food For America, Ag Day Breakfast, a 3rd Grade Ag Tour, rock climbing, helping at a Pa. Game Commission bear check sta tion, aquatic resources contests, the Colle giate FFA Fall Leadership Conference, and for three years attended the Made For Excellence program. Joel Smili Joel Smiley, 18, ' son of Jeff and Jane Smiley of Berlin, is the vice president of the Brothersvalley FFA Chapter. He had served last year as its sentinel and its treasurer during the , 1995-96 year. A | member of the chapter .. One-Acre Com Growing Contest commit tees. His projects have been raising field com and raising dairy beef. He won a first place award for dairy judging and another first place for his tractor driving prowess. He earned Grecnhand and Chapter degrees, and after being graduated from high school, he intends to go right into farming. Art Byers Mercersburg (717) 328-2992 Renaissance Nutrition Inc. Roaring Spring 800-346-3649 William J. Parsons Pennsylvania Furnace (BT4) 692-4681 Douglas Bieda Clarksburg (412) 459-6311 Milos Sinan Home (412) 397-4044 Gregory Yocum Blairs Mills (717)349-2611 Curtis A. Brant Harrisonville (717)987-3962 Yachere Mobile Milling Rockwood (814) 926-3493 David Smoker David Smoker, 18, son of Paul and Doris Smoker of k Oxford, is a four- year member and president of the Hans Herr FFA Chapter. He said the experience of being a leader and H being comfortable HEflßlbt. talking in front of people are two of th*. most enjoyable opportunities provided through FFA participation. He was the national champion in Ag Mechanics CDE. The recipient of the Greenhand and Chap ter degrees, his plans are not specific, except that be expects to work after being graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School. Chris Sollenbcrgcr Chris Sollenbetger, 17, son of Ellis and EUie Sollenberger, is the reporter for the Central Cove FFA Chapter, where he’s been a member for four years. Last year he served as chaplain. He’s been a member of its Leadership, Program, Budget, and Executive committees. His projects include dairy herd, on-farm work experi ence, swine, and beef production. Chris has won awards for land judging, record book keeping, and in creed contests. He has Greenhand and Chapter degrees and plans to work on his family farm after being graduated from Central High School. Kevin Stauffer Kevin Stauffer, 18, son of Wes and Marla Stauffer of Ephrata, has served as chaplain and treasurer of the l\, Cloister FFA Chap ter, where he also has served as chair man of its Financial Committee. He „ raises capons and works for his father at Solutions In The Seed- "*2620 105-day RM A hybrid that works well on a vanety of soil types and different man agement practices. Exceptional yields UNDER OPTIMUM CONDITIONS, and always competitive, even under stress. Excellent plant health with very good tolerance to gray leaf spot 2725 111-day RM Widely adapted across the entire central Com Belt, this hybnd also per forms equally well under dryland or irrigated production. Outstanding yielder on your best soils with higti nutrient profile. JOE EMANUELE MARK KIMM DUANE DORMAN MARTY REICHARD (412)468-6533 (71 7) 626-2907 (717) 726-7200 (717)840-9509 Call your nearest sales representative for early order and other discounts available. District Sales Managers Mycogen Farm Show Section 1, Lancaster Farming, Friday, Januyy 9, IWt-Pag* 39 Wes Stauffer Engines and Equipment He has received proficiency awards in ag sales and service, technical systems, was outstanding citrus salesman, was on the first place team in the Penn State dairy foods contest, and was the first place indi vidual on the first place team in Perm State small gas engines competitions. He said he plans to continue working for his father after high school. Gary Stehley Jr. Gaiy Stchley Jr., 17, of Altoona, sod of Gaiy D. Stchlcy Sr. and Patricia Hertna lik, has served as chairman of the Bcllwood-Antis FFA Chapter Leadership and Alumni Relations committees. He has also served as a member on the chapter’s Conduct of Meetings, Public Relations, and Recreation committees. His projects include work experience and home improvement He has received awards for ag mechanics, record keeping, his project book work, and chapter scholarship. The recipient of Greenhand and Chapter degrees, he plans to be a sales manager and pursuing religious studies. David Steinfelt David Steinfelt, ■■■■| of Mike and Linda Steinfelt of Little Marsh, is the vice president of the Cowanesque FFA Chapter, having served last year as treasurer. A member the chapter Citrus Sales HB BP Committee, his project work includes raising swine and making maple syrup. He has won awards in dairy judging at the state level, as well as record book keeping, and earned a star in agribusiness and par liamentary procedure. With Greenhand and Chapter degrees, he said he plans to attend Penn State’s Erie Campus for agriucltural education, eventually to pursue agricultural education and farm management degrees. The Future (Continued on Farm Show Section 2, Page 4) Solution , In The Seed" Amanda Strominger Amanda Strom- HHHH| 18, daughter of Mervin and Susan Strominger of Leb anon, treasurer of the Cedar Crest FFA. She also has Wr^ served on its Fin- k ancial/Economics, ■ Scholarship, Ban- I JH| quet and Sales - JjjjH committees. Her project has been weak experience. With Chapter, Greenhand and county degrees, she said she intends to start at Delaware Valley College this fall and pursue a career in veterinary sciences. She has first in the county landscaping contest, first in the area in Co-op Pursuit contest, a member of the fourth place state team in parliamentary procedure, was 16 in the country for dairy judging, third in the county record book contest, and placed fifth in the county in the Hoard’s Dairyman contest. Marie Sullivan Marie Sullivan, 18, daughter of Robert and Sharon Sullivan of Aspcrs is a four-year member of the Apple City FFA Chapter and she has served on its Citrus, Mums, Bulbs, and Poin- settcas sales committees. Her projects inlcudc raising market swine and working at Weis Markets. She earned a varsity let ter four years playing softball and Held hockey for Biglerville High School, and she also received and academic letter. With Greenhand, Chapter and Apple (county) degrees, she said she plans to work as a computer technician. Seeds Ephrata (717)656-2508 John Stump Bemville (610) 488-1965 Ed Wemer Northampton (610) 262-6552 Kenneth Bittner Cermansville (610) 767-4017 Ralph Daugherty Brogue (717)927-6084 Shutts Williamsport (717) 745-3539 Elimsport Welding Shop Allenwood (717) 547-2476 Eddie Budman Hughesville (717)584-3188 Zeager Farms Danville (717) 437-2067 OR (717) 437-2798 Dorman Machine Mill Hall (717) 726-7200 *9| t
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