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Driving 4 Drama Will Take the Stage
BY CAT SHANNON
ave a vehicle of any kind?
Bring it to the Driving 4 Drama Benefit Car Show, and you could win a prize while
also supporting theater arts at Columbia High School.
The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Bible Church, 331 Anderson Ferry Road,
Marietta. A rain date is set for Saturday, Aug. 16. No preregistration is necessary. Payment will be accepted by cash or check at the event.
“We get all kinds of vehicles,”
Eastern York FFA
BY CAT SHANNON
The Eastern York High School FFA chapter made an impressive showing at the 96th Pennsylvania FFA State Convention, held June 10 to 12 at Penn State University in State College. Members brought home top honors in a major competitive event and celebrated the election of one of their own to state office, highlighting both the talent and dedication of students involved in the chapter.
The three-day event brought
BY CAT SHANNON
It’s a sweet treat you might not have tried before, but visit Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education in York, and you can taste a pawpaw, the most abundant edible fruit native to the eastern United States.
The Pawpaw Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Horn Farm, 4945 Horn Road, York. It’s part of the farm’s Wild & Uncommon Weekend, happening Thursday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 21. Tickets are on sale now.
“Festivalgoers will enjoy locally grown pawpaws and pawpaw-inspired treats like desserts, beverages and even hot sauce, along with a vibrant marketplace featuring over 30 local vendors offering handcrafted goods, native plants (including pawpaw trees) artisan foods and wildcrafted products,” said Alexis Campbell, Horn Farm executive director. “Other highlights include live music, informative presentations and guided farm tours.”
Visitors to the Pawpaw Festival can also enjoy local fare from food trucks, sip pawpaw-themed spirits and enjoy nature-based kids’ activities.
“It’s a laid-back, family-friendly event,” Campbell said.
More than 1,500 people attended the festival in 2024, and the Horn Farm relies on volunteer support to ensure the event runs smoothly.
“The Horn Farm is currently seeking over 60 volunteers to help staff the event,” she shared. “Volunteers serve critical roles, including conducting sales of pawpaw fruit, monitoring and assisting traffic, facilitating
Inviting people to the Driving 4 Drama Benefit Car Show are (from left) Dave Kinser, James “Boomer” Weaver and Shane Kinser. Photo by Cat Shannon
FFA students (from left) Delaney Shindler, Annette Flinchbaugh, Morgan Enedy and Adam Specht
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Interns Suit Up for a Summer of Service
BY CAT SHANNON
On a recent Sunday morning, Ryan Shepard could be found wearing a suit of armor and holding a shield while a child nearby waved a (fake) sword. It might be surprising to discover where he was doing this: in church.
Shepard, a 2024 graduate of Donegal High School who now attends Columbia International University, is one of five summer interns at Community Bible Church in Marietta. He donned the costume as part of a lesson he taught to children attending Sunday school at the church.
“I want to go into ministry and work in a church or work overseas as a missionary in the future, so I wanted to get ministry experience learning how to serve within a church,” he explained. “I also really enjoy working with kids.”
to get some real-life experience on their resumes and get paid for it.
“We really believe in our young people,” said Jim Hottenstein, associate pastor. “We think this is a win-win. It’s a win for the church, because they help out with summer programming, and it’s a win for them, because we get to invest in them for the summer. We made it paid because we wanted to attract college students, and college students need money. We put money in our budget to have a team of interns every summer, and we love it.”
All of the interns this summer are members of the church. They interviewed for the position at the beginning of 2025 and lead worship on Sunday mornings for up to 50 children in grades one through five - among other responsibilitiesfrom May through early August.
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Community Bible Church has held a summer internship program since 2020. It offers an opportunity for college students
Joining Shepard as summer interns are Hannah Slobozien, Allison Fry, Lauren Nissley and Ava McAlonis.
“This a church internship. We do more than just work with kids, but it’s mostly kids,” said Slobozien, a 2024 Donegal High School graduate and current Penn State student returning for her second year as an intern. “I love building relationships with the kids, investing in them, becoming someone they can look up to.”
Along with leading the Sunday worship program, the interns help with Backyard Bible Clubs, the church’s program that brings lessons out into the community, as well as Junior Camp, where they spend a week with students in grades three through five. They also visit with senior citizens at the church, help with events such as the church’s Fourth of July celebration and attend staff meetings.
“The first two weeks is orientation, where we go over strength finders, so they learn their strengths and how to best work with each other,” said Cindy Gardner, director of children’s ministry. “We do a spiritual gifts course, life mapping, team building and getting to know each
other. They also read two books and discuss the chapters once a week. One is a ministry book, and the other is for spiritual enrichment.”
For Nissley, a 2024 Penn Manor High School graduate and current student at Liberty University, the internship has provided an opportunity to not only work with children, but also learn something new.
“I’ve been super involved in children’s ministry my whole life,” she said, noting that she started assisting her mother in Sunday school classes as an elementary school student.
“I want to be a teacher, so this fit into my desire to teach kids. I have also enjoyed seeing more of the inner workings of the church. I’ve gone here my entire life, but being able to see behind the scenes has been interesting.”
McAlonis just finished a year where she participated in the OneLife Institute in South Carolina, and she learned about the internship through Slobozien.
“I wanted experience with ministry, and I wanted to get more involved with the community here,” said the
2024 Elizabethtown High School graduate.
Fry, a 2023 graduate of Donegal High School who now attends Cedarville University, said she’s been enjoying working with the children and learning about the inner workings of the church she’s attended for a decade.
“We try to keep everything engaging and relevant for the ages and kids we’re working with,” she said, noting that the interns have a summer Sunday school curriculum that they use as a basis for their classes. “We want to be sure what we’re teaching really speaks to these kids and what interests them, and we want to play into our own strengths as well.”
Overall, the internship program has given young people a chance to take an active role in ministry while building skills for future success, Gardner said.
“Everybody who puts their faith in Jesus has a spiritual gift to give back to the church,” she remarked, encouraging other churches to consider an internship program. “Even if they can’t do a paid internship, they can encourage young people to use those gifts to serve the Lord.”
Community Bible Church interns and staff members.
Photo by Cat Shannon
Ryan Shepard teaches a lesson at Community Bible Church.
said Shane Kinser, who is helping to organize the event. “We’ve had anything from classic cars to we had a guy bring a paraglider one year. (Someone) brought his trash truck. We’ve had classic cars, mini trucks, lifted trucks, imported cars. We had a Harley last year that won Best Paint. We have everything.”
Added Shane’s father, Dave, “We had a kid enter his bicycle one year.”
Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories, including Best of Show, which is honored with a 72-inch-high trophy.
“Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine and Best Interior are judged by the organizers,” explained Shane, who is joined in hosting the event by his dad and by James “Boomer” Weaver. “We also have 25-plus business-sponsored trophies, and we have a Director’s Pick, where the director of the theater department gets to choose her favorite.”
If a representative from the sponsoring business attends the event, he or she may award the
sponsored trophy, but if a representative is not available, that honor is given to drama students from the school’s theater program.
“We also have a kids’ pick,” Weaver shared. “Kids can pick their favorite car, and whichever entry gets the most votes will be the kids’ winner.”
Along with plenty of vehicles to peruse, people can participate in a 50/50 giveaway and try for a chance to win a variety of prizes donated by area businesses and individuals. A DJ will also be on-site providing music.
Food will be available for purchase from Tank’s Taters, TacoRV, Halo’s Eatery and Kona Ice, and members of the Columbia High School theater booster club will sell concessions.
All proceeds will benefit the theater program.
“Last year, our donation was over $6,000,” Shane said. “This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the theater department.”
The car show is personal for Shane and Dave, both of whom are invested in the theater program.
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Shane began participating as a student in fifth grade and contributed in both on-stage parts and backstage crew work. His older brother, Travis, participated during his years in school and still helps with the school productions. Their younger brother, Derick, debuted on stage at Columbia High School when he played Tiny Tim in a production of “A Christmas Carol” as a kindergartner.
“The drama department really needs support from the community,” Dave said. “Donations help the kids put on two productions a year.”
Shane encouraged everyone to come to the
show, noting that it offers something for everyone, a feeling he understands from his years in Columbia’s welcoming theater program.
“It’s a well-versed show,” he said. “It’s not a classic-car-only show. It’s kind of like theater. It’s a very welcoming show. We’re here for the kids. It’s a car show, but it’s mainly about the kids having a fun day and about us supporting the theater department.”
Donations are still being accepted for trophies and prizes. To learn more, call 717-684-3600.
Railroading Merit Badge Workshops Set
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, has announced on-site railroading merit badge workshops for Saturdays, Sept. 20 and Nov. 15.
The programs will offer an opportunity for boys and girls ages 11 through 17 who are involved in Scouting to learn by working with historic artifacts and model trains. The daylong workshops will feature various railroad-themed activities, including tours, demonstrations, and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements will be fulfilled in a single day. A unique Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania “Railroading Merit Badge” patch is an extra reward for participants
who complete the workshop at the museum.
Scouts must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The workshops are capped at 25 Scouts each and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. People may purchase tickets for one Scout and one accompanying adult for a set fee or tickets for three Scouts and one adult for a discounted fee. For more information and to register, search for “Railroading Merit Badge Workshop” at www.event brite.com.
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activities and engaging visitors. In return for helping at the festival, volunteers enjoy free, full-day admission; priority access to purchase pawpaws; and lunch and treats, courtesy of the Horn Farm.”
Volunteers are asked to sign up for a shift at www.hornfarmcenter.org/ pawpawfest by scrolling down to the volunteer registration link. While shift times vary, most are about four hours long. Volunteers must also attend a onehour virtual orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. Once people sign up, they will receive information about joining the training.
Groups are also encouraged to volunteer. For group volunteering information, contact the event’s volunteer coordinator, Andrew Leahy, at a.leahy@ hornfarmcenter.org.
“Wild & Uncommon Weekend is a four-day celebration of the unique food, culture and landscape of the Lower Susquehanna Riverlands region, with the Pawpaw Festival as the centerpiece of the weekend,” Campbell commented. “The weekend kicks off with a special ‘Meet the Makers’ event hosted by The Gardener of the Owl Valley. Friday features an eco-restoration hike at
Wizard Ranch Preserve and an exclusive Pawpaw Tasting and Tour at Horn Farm.”
The Friday, Sept. 19, Tasting and Tour is new this year and offers guests an opportunity to explore the farm’s restored wild spaces and cultivated orchard where the pawpaw thrives.
“Along the way, you’ll learn how pawpaws contribute to both ecological restoration and regenerative agriculture at Horn Farm,” Campbell explained. “The experience includes refreshing pawpaw-inspired cocktails and culminates in a curated tasting of six to 10 varieties of
pawpaw - from foraged wild fruits to carefully selected cultivars. It’s a rare chance to experience the best of the festival before Saturday’s big event!”
On Sept. 20, in addition to the Pawpaw Festival, visitors can enjoy youth programs at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center; a family-friendly event and author talk at Kreutz Creek Library; and shopping at several local markets, including for elderberry baked goods at White Clover Farm, Campbell said.
“The weekend wraps up Sunday with a special pawpaw cooking class led
“You’ll taste delicious, hard-to-find native fruits like the pawpaw; explore local farms and forests; meet artisans, authors and makers; and enjoy entertaining activities for all ages,” she said. “Wild & Uncommon Weekend is a chance to slow down, savor the season and discover something new about the place we call home. Come with your curiosity, your appetite and your sense of wonder!”
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by Locally Seasoned at Leg Up Farmers Market,” she stated. “Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy a special pawpaw beer at Collusion Tap Works; locally grown food at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market; special discounts on local goods at Leg Up Farmers Market; and indulgent, pawpaw-infused massage packages at Firefly Hollow Wellness - all highlighting the wild and uncommon beauty of our region’s ecosystems and cultural traditions.”
Campbell said whether people come for the Pawpaw Festival or any of the weekend’s events, they can expect a one-of-a-kind blend of adventure, learning and connection.
Some events and offerings require preregistration. To learn more, visit https://hornfarmcenter .org/pawpawfest/#wild -uncommon-weekend. For more information on volunteering, contact education@ hornfarmcenter.org.
Bird Club Posts Meeting, Field Trip
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area’s Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens. Mike Moore will present “Unconfusing Fall Warblers: A Practical Birding Program to Prepare You for Fall Migration!”
Moore will discuss warblers and how they are not as confusing as they may appear, and he will explain how to identify warblers in the fall. He will cover all of the warblers commonly seen in the mid-Atlantic area.
Moore is a retired biology professor and a past president of Delaware Ornithological Society. He started birding in middle school and has had a lifelong passion for birds, which included completing his doctorate at the University of Washington on the field endocrinology of White-crowned Sparrows. He served on the biology faculty at Arizona State University for 27 years and then moved to the University of Delaware, where he retired
after 11 years. He has been funded throughout his career by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health and has published nearly 100 papers in scientific journals. He also has a passion for dragonflies and serves as a vice president for the Dragonfly Society of the Americas.
The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-8563851 or 717-725-2717.
The LCBC will also offer a field trip to Clark Nature Preserve in Pequea on Saturday, Aug. 9, starting at 7 a.m. Participants will explore the meadow and woodlands for summer birds such as buntings, vireos, and tanagers. Attendees must register by 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, by contacting trip leader Sarah Gotwols at 717-940-3804 or sarahann71880@gmail.com.
For more information about the club, visit www .lancasterbirdclub.org, www .facebook.com/lancaster birdclub and www.instagram .com/lancasterbirdclub.
People enjoy pawpaws at a previous Pawpaw Festival.
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Offers Rebates to Flood Victims
Lancaster-based U.S. Boiler Company has introduced a rebate program to help victims of flood damage throughout Lancaster County.
The recent severe weather events experienced in the Lancaster area damaged many heating systems. From now through Tuesday, Sept. 30, U.S. Boiler Company is offering a special tiered rebate program for residents whose boilers were damaged by floods.
Homeowners who purchase a new cast-iron gasfired boiler are eligible for a $300 rebate. Those who purchase a cast-iron oil-fired boiler are eligible for a $400 rebate, and residential condensing boiler installations can receive a $500 rebate.
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Proof of purchase, installation and photos of the flood-damaged boiler are required for redemption. Installing contractors must purchase replacement boilers from a participating wholesale distributor. No online retailers are permitted.
This offer is valid for boilers installed and registered between July 15 and Sept. 30. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Participants should allow four to six weeks for processing of rebate request. This is a limited time offer. U.S. Boiler Company reserves the right to modify or end this rebate program at any time.
To find a local U.S. Boiler Company-certified installing contractor, visit www.usboiler.net/ find-a-contractor.html.
All rebates will be paid directly to homeowners at the address of installation. Boilers must be installed by a licensed professional installer and registered in Lancaster County.
EMU Sets Drone Pilot Training Program
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will offer a hands-on drone pilot training program designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. The in-person course will cover FAA regulations, airspace navigation, weather effects, drone loading and performance, and communication with air traffic control. Students will also learn how to read aeronautical maps and understand aviation guidelines. The program will be
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Participants can try their luck navigating doglegs while supporting training for our furry friends.
The sixth annual United Disabilities Services Foundation (UDSF) golf tournament will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, from noon to 7 p.m. at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville.
Golfers can play in groups of up to four and enjoy activities like a hole-in-one contest to win a cash prize, as well as longest-drive and putting contests.
led by John Sibole, a local aviation professional with over 50 years of experience, including service as an FAA inspector.
Classes will take place at EMU’s Lancaster campus, located in the Listrak Building at 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz, on Wednesdays, Aug. 27, Sept. 3, and Sept. 10. Participants must attend all sessions.
There is a fee, and space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.emu.edu/ lancaster/events or call 717-690-8600.
The fee includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, beer on the course and in the pavilion, use of the driving range and putting green, golf balls and tees, awards and prizes, and a New York strip steak dinner.
Check-in and lunch will begin at noon. A shotgun start with a scramble format will start at 1 p.m. Dinner and an awards ceremony will get underway at 6 p.m.
The event will be held rain or shine unless Crossgates representatives determine there is a danger to guests due to severe storms. Collared
shirts and soft spike soles are required.
Go to https://udservices .org/golf-registration/ to register. Golfers should register no later than Friday, Aug. 15, to be guaranteed a tournament shirt.
“The sixth annual golf tournament is our largest fundraiser specifically to raise funds for the service dogs’ program here at UDS,” said Lori Breece, who is the manager of the service dogs training program. “It takes about $35,000 to $40,000 that we invest in each dog. If you do the math, we have 30 dogs at any given time in the program, and that’s a lot of money that we have to raise. We really count on our fundraisers.”
Breece noted that the tournament has continued to grow. “We really appreciate the support of the community since 2020, when we had our first golf tournament in the midst of a pandemic, and that didn’t stop anyone from wanting to come out and support the dogs,” she said. “We have been able to grow this year over year. We do have a lofty goal this year to raise $70,000. Last year, we raised $65,000, so
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Historical Society To Host Plein Air Event
The Mount Joy Area Historical Society will host the Plein Air Quick Draw, an outdoor painting event, on Saturday, Aug. 9, at locations throughout downtown Mount Joy.
From 10 a.m. to noon, participating artists will have two hours to create original artwork inspired by the streets, structures and scenes of Mount Joy. Artists will paint “en plein air,” a French expression meaning “in the open air,” and must complete their works within the allotted timeframe.
Immediately following the competition, the public is invited to the Mount Joy Area Historical Society building, 120 Fairview St.,
from 12:30 to 2 p.m. for an art exhibit and sale showcasing the freshly painted works. This is an opportunity for community members to meet local artists, purchase original artwork and vote for their favorite pieces in the People’s Choice Award category. The event is free to attend.
Artist check-in will take place from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Mount Joy Borough Hall, 21 E. Main St., prior to the painting window. Artists of all experience levels are welcome to participate, and advance registration is encouraged.
For more information or to register as an artist, visit www.mountjoyhistory .com/plein-air-quick-draw.
LCAA Posts Ice Cream Day
The Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will host Ice Cream Day on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. Attendees can enjoy an ice cream treat and view the “Field of Dreams” addition to the “Summer Challenge-Media War” show. People may vote for their favorite piece of artwork and be entered in a drawing to win an original painting by Carol Herr. There will be activities for both adults and kids.
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together student members from across the state for competitions, workshops and leadership opportunities. Among the standout moments for Eastern York was the Land Use & Management team’s first-place win, earning the squad the chance to compete nationally next year.
Team members Annette Flinchbaugh, Delaney Shindler, Morgan Enedy and Adam Specht took top honors in the Land Use & Management Career Development Event (CDE), which evaluates students’ abilities to assess land conditions and recommend appropriate usage or conservation practices. Annette also earned first place individually, while Delaney took third place.
Eastern York FFA adviser Emily Arnold said she had faith in her team but was still impressed by the students’ performances.
“I knew that they had been practicing, but I was surprised at their placings,” she said. “I was surprised they did so well, but I’m so proud of them.”
For their competition, the team members judged four different sites. When judging land, decisions are made through sight and touch. Students evaluate each site based on land physical features, the soil present and other factors. They use their judgment to correctly assign capability class, subclass, land use or conservation practices and hazards or limiting factors.
The team will have the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania FFA at the National Land and Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma City in 2026.
Career and Leadership Development Events are supported by sponsors and partners across Pennsylvania who invest in preparing students for leadership roles in agriculture, business, science and technology. Their commitment ensures that FFA members are equipped with realworld skills and opportunities to succeed. The Land Use & Management event was sponsored by the PA FFA Foundation.
Arnold noted that the FFA members worked hard for their win.
“The students did their own studying for the event,” she said. “Some had also competed previously.”
While winning was the ultimate goal, just participating in the FFA program has many benefits, she noted.
“All of our FFA competitions contain content-specific skills, but also career readiness skills,” she said. “Students get to learn about and practice skills from different areas of agriculture, which can help them choose a career.”
In addition to competitions and official responsibilities, students attending the Pennsylvania FFA State Convention participate in a variety of activities that help them grow as leaders and individuals. Through -
out the event, members attend student-led workshops focused on communication, goal setting, service and teamwork. They also engage in general sessions that feature keynote speakers, recognition ceremonies and motivational moments that celebrate agricultural education and student achievement.
State Convention & Activities Week also provides meaningful opportunities for fellowship and connection. Students have opportunities to build lifelong friendships; collaborate with members from across the state; and leave inspired to lead in their chapters, schools and communities. These experiences reflect the core of the FFA mission, which is developing premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Also a highlight for Eastern York, Leah Flinchbaugh was elected at the convention to serve as the 2025-26 Pennsylvania FFA state secretary. She is one of just seven students from across the state selected to serve on the officer team and will represent more than 15,000 FFA members in Pennsylvania during her year of service.
“Leah has been a passionate member of our school FFA chapter for the past four years,” Arnold said.
it certainly isn’t out of the possibility that we can do that. But we really need the community to support this effort, and there are a lot of people that love golf.”
UDS previously held its golf tournament on a Friday afternoon in August. “We’re hoping that this change elevates the event a little bit, and also as we continue to grow, we are looking into possibly holding two flights in the future,” said Breece. “We need to make this event add $100,000 to our bottom line. It’s really important that we get at least a fifth of our revenue goal from this fundraising event.”
Breece stated that UDS works with individuals who
have mobility disabilities such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis and people who require assistance through a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair. “Those are the type of clients that we’re able to help, because all service dogs will be trained to retrieve and deliver (items) to somebody’s lap,” she said.
UDS also provides facility dogs for school districts, therapy offices, and child advocacy centers. “The dogs are not just touching one life,” said Breece. “They’re touching hundreds of lives.”
UDS also supplies home companion dogs on rare occasions. “We placed one a couple of years ago,” said
Breece. “The dog’s sole duty is to open the back door so that a woman in the wheelchair can get outside on her deck every day without her husband having to come home. Now she has a better quality of life because she can go be outside.”
Breece pointed out the golf tournament is crucial in helping UDS offset the cost for individuals. “Every year, consistently, we lose $300,000 to $500,000 because we can’t ask for the full cost from our clients,” Breece said. “There’s no way you can ask $30,000 from our vulnerable citizens, so we ask for $5,000. That’s a fraction, and it barely covers the cost of the first year of
In her role, Leah will travel thousands of miles to visit local FFA chapters, head leadership conferences, advocate for agricultural education and build relationships with industry leaders and stakeholders.
Prior to the election, Leah engaged in an intensive candidacy process at the convention, which included multiple rounds of interviews, public speaking demonstrations and leadership evaluations. Her dedication to the mission of FFA and her commitment to agricultural advocacy distinguished her as an outstanding leader ready to serve the organization at the highest level in the state, Arnold said.
State officers serve a oneyear term and often take a gap year between high school and college or in the early stages of their college career to fully dedicate themselves to serving the Pennsylvania FFA Association and advancing agricultural education statewide.
“She definitely has a bright future in agriculture ahead of her, and being a state officer will be a wonderful opportunity and adventure for her.”
training or the vet care or even purchasing the puppy. We are investing $35,000 to $45,000 into each puppy.”
Golf sponsors include WellSpan, Primitives by Kathy, Alert Medical Alarms, Personal Wealth Advisory, Rineer Renovations, MI Windows & Doors, Bill and Kit Gamber, SN Lombardo Capital, Donegal Insurance Group, Simon Lever, Keller Bros. Ford, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, ELA Group, Weis Markets, and Hines Insurance Services.
Sponsorships are available until Aug. 15 in various categories. For additional information, contact Breece at 717-847-0445 or lorib@udservices.org.
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