H What’s Happening At Lancaster Extension Elizabeth Smith Summer Intern The summer, looking back on it now I wonder where all of the time went Over the past three months I have attended several 4-H functions, worked with hun dreds of 4-H’ers and had the time of my life. As I look back, how ever, I sit and wonder where all of the time went Here at the Lancaster County 4-H Office my summer began in late May. I thought that I would have a long and busy schedule ahead of me. I was right, at least in some aspects. You see, while my summer may have included a lot of hard work, it didn’t seem to last very long. It seems like yesterday that I was at Oregon Family Dairy Days painting cows on children’s faces. I never imagined that sum mer would pass by so quickly and that my journey would come to an end so fast As you all know since becom ing summer assistant I have had the pleasure of discovering hidden talents that I never knew I possess ed. From cleaning toilets to soli citing judges over the phone. I’ve done it all. I also picked up some new titles along the way, included professional bear remover as well as running “Elizabeth’s Profes sional Bee Coaching School.” One would think that after all of this hard work I’d be ready to hang up my hat and take a break from my hectic schedule; how ever, nothing could be further „ i i Working as the Lancaster County 4-H summer assistant may be one of the most challenging jobs I have ever held, but it has also been one of the best I can’t think of any other job that could provide me with the experiences and opportunities that I have re ceived here. 1 can honestly say that Lancaster County is home to some of the best and brightest kids in America. No matter what 4-H event that I helped with this sum mer, there were always willing 4-H’ers ready to lend a hand or just have some fun. 4-H’ers al ways seemed to brighten up my day and remind me that no matter how busy I became, I was really doing it all for them. The 4-H Club is one of the best things that America has going for it right now and I’m proud to be part of it One of the things that has made my summer so successful is the people I work with. More than once my fellow employees have crane to my rescue. Whether it meant cutting out stars or teaching pollination, they have always been there for me every step of the way. I don’t think I could ever thank them enough for their dedication and friendship. One thing that has always been constant over the summer has been my newspaper column. Every week I have faithfully shar ed my adventures with the Lan caster Farming readers. We have gone through some pretty wild times together. I must admit. 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Sll N., RFD 3, \ $ Ashland, Ohio 44805 j Cowanesque FFA Attends State Convention Seventeen Cowanesque FFA Chapter members, their two advisers (Martin Heyler and Clair Zerby), and Carol Zerby, the female chaperone, recently attended the 70th Annual Summer Convention and Activities Week of the FFA Association. The convention, on the University Park Campus of the Pennsylvania State University, was jointly sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences, the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. There were more than 1,345 members, advisers, and guests in attendance. The convention, spanning three days, featured 31 different career development events, speakers and special guests, along with recreation and education activities. Special guests attending this year’s general sessions included Penn State University President Graham Spanier; Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences Dr. Robert Steel; State Secretary of Agriculture Samuel E. Hayes, Jr.; Director of Vocational and Technical Education of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Ferman Moody; National FFA President Lisa Ahrens from lowa, and two state FFA officers from Virginia. Tuesday evening presenta tions included state proficiency smile about As I write to you for the very last time this summer, I feel as if I’m losing a friend, someone I shared my summer with and play ed with every week. I guess I knew this day would come and 1 hope you enjoyed our journey this summer, because it is one that I will never forget All-Plant LIQUID PLANT FOOD 9-18-9 PLUS OTHERS! mm awards. Lee Ann Tice was named the north central region winner in beef production, receiving a plaque and a mone tary award. Karl Swimley is the 1999 north central and state winner in agricultural sales and service. He received a plaque and a monetary award for each level of recognition. Swimley’s application has been sent to the national level competition, cul minating with the national win ner announced at the Nation Convention in Louisville, Ky, in late October. Cowanesque members were involved in competitive events Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday with other FFA members from across the state Lee Ann Tice participated in extemporaneous public speak ing, placing eighth and earning a gold medal. Tice was also the official chapter delegate, work ing on the constitution commit tee and received a gold medal for her work. Gwen Heyler earned a silver medal for her ninth place finish in the forestry competi tion, and Ralph Brugger received a bronze medal for plac ing 16th. Other members of the third place team were Shawn Tomb and Pam Timmerman. The land use management team also placed third, with Jacob Hillman receiving a gold medal for plac ing seventh. A silver medal for placing 16th went to Kevin Dreibelbis, with Matthew Shenk and Genie Bruce making up the balance of the team. Matthew Watkins led the livestock team with a silver medal for placing 16th. The bal ance of the 10th place team con sisted of Matthew Helf, Dustin Butler, and Sarah Rouse. The pleasure horse team, in the sec ond largest contest, finished in 17th place. Jodi Robbins was the top placing individual with a 14th place finish and a silver medal. Other team members were Ashley Palmer, Benjamin Altman, and Matthew Drake. Two commodity marketing teams from the Cowanesoup Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 21, 19994313 Regional and state proficien cy winner, agricultural sales and service, was Karl Swimley. Chapter were recognized for their marketing skills and knowledge of commodity trad ing, along with current agricul tural marketing activities. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Stewart-Petersen Advisory Group, and Data Transmission Network Corporation sponsor the commodity marketing activ ity though the National FFA Foundation. There are trading sessions in both fall and spring, with national and state winners for each period. Last fall the team of Lee Ann Tice, Patrick Heck, and Phillip Erway were the state winners. This spring the state winning team consisted of Daniel Cummings and Garrett Tice. Plaques were presented to each team during the awards program. The chapter had entries in both the National Chapter Award and the Scrapbook. The National Chapter Award appli cation placed 14th gold and is entered at the national level competition. The scrapbook earned a silver award for a 15th place finish.
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