8A The Mountain Messenger, Thursday, May 10, 1990
4-H Steer
Suzanne Humphrey of the Vago
Vikings 4-H Club is the 1990 recipi-
ent of the Warner-Elmore steer calf.
Vane D. Warner of Renick pro-
vides a market steer to the Green-
brier County 4-H clubs and in turn to
a 4-H'er to raise the steer to market
weight for the 1990 State Fair.
6.9% A.P.R. 18.9% A.RR
for 24 months I for 36 months
9.9% 1 I0.9%
for 48 months I for 60 months
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Suzanne will feed the steer, break it
to lead, take care of health prob-
lems, and participate in the market
steer project.
Elmore's Farm Supply of Ron-
ceverte provides the feed for the
steer as well as advice to the 4-H'er
in feeding the animal.
Suzanne will show the steer in
July at the County Beef Show and in
August at the West Virginia State
Fair. The calf will be sold at the
State Fair with the proceeds going
to the County 4-H Camp Scholar-
ship Fund. Suzanne will receive a
small amount of money, all premi-
ums, and a full scholarship to 1991
4-H Camp at the Greenbrier County
Youth Camp, Anthony.
The County 4-H program wishes
to express its appreciation to Vane
Warner and Elmore's Farm Supply
for their oarticipation in the program.
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Tractor
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Rt. 219 North I
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Eastern Greenbrier County Alumni
Association Membership Meeting
Date: May 16, 1990
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Place: Greenbrier East Vo.Ag Department
individual interested in becoming a member
of the Eastern Greenbrier County FFA Alumni
Association please attend. Some objectives of the
association are to provide support to the GEldS
FFA Chapter and to discuss items concerning
agriculture and FFA in our area.
All ages welcome. You need not have been a
graduate of Greenbrier East High School. Make
plans to attend.
Questions? Contact the GEHS Vo-Ag Dept.
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Husqvama- Most Power- Best Pric
Lawn Mowers
FFA Awards Banquet Draws
Model 51D
3 1/2 HP 20" Cut
Height Adj Wheels
5 HP High Wheel
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reg. $249.95
Sale $199,00
reg. $319.95
Sate $260.00
Husky YTI iOH Yard Tractor
38" Cut
,14 HP Kawasaki
Hydrostatic Drive
with Rear Grass Catcher
Trimmers
Model 22RL
22cc Straight Shaft
Tap and Go Head
Carl Godby (second from left) receives the Star Chapter Farmer Award
from A. J. Vance. His parents, Mr and Mrs Frank Godby of Alderson,
look on.
Model 25 R
25 cc Brush Blade
Tap and Go Head
Shoulder Harness
By Troy Forren
The Greenbrier East Chapter of
the Future Farmers of America held
its annual banquet May 4 at the
Greenbrier East Gymnasium. More
than 350 persons attended.
The banquet was opened with
$2950.00 reg
Sale $2499.00
Chain Slaws
Model 26 RLC
15" Cut 26 cc
Tap and Go Head
the official FFA ceremony by the
chapter officers. This year's officers
are Joey A. Yates -- president; Jack
Morgan --- vice-president; Tim
Montgomery --- second vice presi-
dent; Terri Lynn Boggess -- secre-
tary; Jamie Hunter -- treasurer;
Danny Vaughan --- reporter; Denny
Meyer --- sentinel; Chris Ramsey --
3arliamentarian.
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~,:hy does the world's
mos~ popular small tractor
belong in your garden?
The FFA Creed was given by
Annette Hart followed by the pres-
entation of Proficiency Awards --
given on the basis of member's
Supervised Occupational Experi-
ence Programs. Award winners
were: Brad Montgomery, Agricultural
Mechanics and Agriculture Sales
and/or Service. Brad is the son of Mr
and Mrs John Montgomery of Ron-
ceverte. David Keene, Agriculture
Processing. David is-the son of Mar-
garet Keene of Fairlea. Danny
Vaughan, Beef Production and
Home Farmstead Improvement.
Danny is the son of Mr and Mrs
Tommy Vaughan of Lewisburg. Carl
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Because Kubota tractors are -_
a legend ft, r small farmers and gardeners all over
the world.
Kubota's 16-21 HP
Godby, Diversified Livestock Pro-
duction, Sheep Production, and
Speci<y Crop Production. Carl is
the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Godby
of Alderson. Tim Montgomery, Fruit
and/or Vegetable Production. Tim is
the son of Mr and Mrs Shiryl
Montgomery of Renick. Sandy Calli-
son, Horse Proficiency, Sandy is the
daughter of Helen Callison of Lewis-
burg. Dennis Blackenship, Place-
ment in Agricultural Production.
Dennis is the son of Mr and Mrs
Alva Blackenship of Cornstalk. Clint
Eskins, Turf and/or Landscape Man-
agement. Clint is the son of Mr and
Mrs Jim Eskins of Alderson.
Next came the awarding of the
Star Greenhand based on scholar-
ship, leadership, and the quality of
member's Supervised Occupational
Experience Program (SOEP). This
is the highest award given to first
year members.
This year's winner was Clint
Eskins of Alderson. His program in-
cludes Lawn Mowing Service for 20
Larger Tractors Available
Rodgers' Fairlea Equipment Co.
219 S. Fairlea, WV
645-2400
Tristram Patton Revolutionary War Memorial
May 2Oth - 2:00 P,M. -
At Lebanon Church
219 S. between Ronceverte & Union WV
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Cash
Specials
reg. $289.95
Sale $239.00
reg. $339.95
Sale $279.00
reg. $159.95
Sale $132.00
Professional 268 (4.1) .................................................. $530.00
Professional 288 (5.4) .................................................. $640.00
High Performance 42 (2.5) ........................................... $319.00
50 (3.1) ......................................................................... $319.00
33 (2.1) ......................................................................... $180.00
35 (2.1) ......................................................................... $;1 80.00
Husciv rna
Ronceverte, WV
647-4355
The Chain Saw Professionals
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yards; 1/2 acre pumpkins; one acre
sweet corn. He was selected as
sophomore to go to the National
FFA convention in Kansas City. Clint
is the son of Mr and Mrs Jim Eskins.
The Dekalb Agriculture Award
(given to a senior who displays out-
standing leadership, a progressive
SOEP, citizenship, and has accom-
plished much in his or her FFA ca-
reer) was given to Tim Montgomery.
Tim's program consists of Beef
Cattle and various vegetable crops
including pumpkins.
Next came the Star Agri-business
Award -- presented to the student
who excels in an agriculture busi-
ness. This award was given to
Sandy Callison. She is a senior and
enrolled in the Co6perative Educa-
tion Class. Sandy is employed
through this class at Greenbrier Vet-
erinarian Hospital where she works
in all areas of hospital, from answer-
ing the telephone to serving as a
veterinarian assistant in the mobile
unit and the operating room.
Star Chapter Farmer Award was
given to Carl Godby. This award is
the highest given to any chapter
member and is based on their ma-
turity, intelligence, cooperation, and
leadership. Carl's farm program con-
Every year the
awards the honorary
Farmer Award to two
side of the FFA.
given to Bob Sherwood
Warren. Both were
their help to the FFA
years.
A special
for CoSperative in
cation business people
of the class. Co6
ture Education is a class1
dents can go out into
gain on-the-job
recognition was given to
ing business people
ployed students:
Farmer Mac's Fas
Keene; Dr John
Sherry Kennedy of
erinarian Hospital by
son; Charlie Long of
stock Market by Jason
aid Perrine, and Lloyd
David Hill of British
of America by Lloyd
Jason Hedge, Shelby
Earl Ridgeway. Steve
Guy McCombs of Food
Feury. Nell Morgan of
pany by Deanna Wi
The banquet ended
program showing the
ments of many of the
the
past year. .J
Special recognition W~
Ben Ellis and Lynn Coffrn~
ceived the American F~
gree --the highest degr~"j
in the FFA organization.,
Officers for 1989-90
nounced. They are:
James Hunter; Vice
Jack Morgan; Second
dent -- Danny Vaughan;
--- Beverly Ellis;
Farley; Reporter -- Chris
Sentinel-- Chris Hedrick.
Farmers' Da
June 1, 2 & 3
Friday, June 1 --
p.m.
Saturday, June 2 --
a.m. Evening of
horse pull; horse show',
dusk.
Sunday, June 3 -- U~
School Alumni
sists of 100 plus head of sheep, five ..............................
acres of sweet corn, ten head of and covered dish lunch
market hogs, two acres of tobacco, graduates, family and
and five head of cows. vited and encouraged to
good thru
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