Grassland FFA Grassland FFA Chapter had three of this year’s 42 American Degree recipients from Pennsyl vania. Dr. Larry Burkhart, Elanco School District Superin tendent, recently presented this prestigious degree to Ken Martin, Keith Sauder, and Jes sica Weaver. Grassland FFA American Degree recipients Jessica Weaver and Keith Sauder are being congratulated by Dr. Larry Burkhart. Also receiving the degree was Ken Martin. Ken Martin is the son of Lelan and Marilyn Martin of East Earl. Ken had a variety of SAE projects and was involved in poultry judging during his FFA career. Ken has served in several offices in the Grassland Chap ter. He also went on to serve as Pennsylvania FFA Sentinel. Ken is currently in Baltimore, Maryland, training for .a youth evangelism service assignment. Keith Sauder is the son of Randy and Linda Sauder of East Earl. Keith was also a member of the poultry judging team and served as chapter re porter. Included in Ken’s SAE projects were pleasure horses, home improvement, and work experience. Ken has always en joyed working with his hands, and his talents earned him first place in the Pennsylvania Agri cultural Mechanics Proficiency Award Competition. He also went on to be a national semi finalist. Ken is currently em ployed by New Holland Concrete. Jessica Weaver is the daugh ter of John and Martha Weaver of Denver. Jessica had SAE projects revolving around wild life conservation and work expe rience. She was recognized on the state level for her wildlife project. Jessica has served as a chapter president and went on to be elected president of the Penn State Collegiate FFA Chapter. She has also received several scholarships to help her achieve a degree in Agricultural Education. She is currently stu dent teaching at Oley Valley High School in Berks County. Berks Pageant Is May 6 Reservations for the Berks County Dairy Princess pageant are needed for Saturday, May 6, at the Berks County Agricul tural Center, Leesport. Pageant reception begins at 6:15 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Cook’s Corner 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 to 2 tablespoons shortening Scald milk and add sugar, salt, shortening, and water. Cool to lukewarm. Soften yeast in V« cup lukewarm water and add to milk mixture. Add flour gradually, mixing well, to make a stiff dough. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in bulk; punch down and let rise again. Continue as above. For a richer bread: Use one cup milk in place of one cup water; use two tablespoons honey, corn syrup or mo lasses in place of sugar. Cracked wheat: Use 4 cups cracked wheat for four cups white flour. Graham: Use six cups graham flour for 6 cups white flour. Oatmeal: Use four cups oatmeal for 4 cups white flour. Raisin: Add 2 cups raisins or chopped prunes or nuts. Brown sugar may be used instead of granulated and grat ed orange or lemon rind added. Whole wheat flour: Use six cups whole wheat flour for six cups white flour. Use V* cup molasses instead of sugar. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 1, 2000-B9 Cost is $lO for adults, $8 for children 6-12, and $1 for chil dren 5 years and under. Reservations must be made by April 25. Send a check to Bar bara Grimes, P.O. Box 215, Strausstown, PA 19559. (Continued from Pago B 8)
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