4-H leader says it takes o By JOANNE SPAHR She should know-she does HARLEYSVILLE, Pa. - it all and is a top notch Ever wonder how some of organizer to boot, those women you know can Donna is a wife, mother, 4- manage to “do it all”? H organizational leader, Donna Armstrong, 838 State craftsperson, and Road, Harleysville, says it professional volunteer takes organization. wrapped up into one with time to spare for home canning and other things she enjoys doing when she has time for herself. “With the schedule I follow,” she whispers fur tively with a big smile and an animated face to highlight her story, “I often think to myself, ‘Oh, if I’d only have a day all to myself when I could do whatever I want. But, when that day ' gets here, I find myself just - well, just rattling around by the end of the day and it doesn’t do me any good, anyway.” So, she keeps herself busy in innumerable ways. To begin with, she is “up to her gilliwags in 4-H” as she puts it. As organizational leader of the largest and one of the most active 4-H groups in Montgomery County - The Harley Hill Stitchers, she is responsible for making sure 100 enthusiastic, budding young seamstresses don’t lose their enthusiasm and get expert tutoring while learning. “I have 15 to 20 leaders to help me,” Donna says, Montgomery-Bucks Milk Replacer GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein, not less than Crude Fat, not less than Crude Fiber, not more than Vitamin A, not less than Vitamin D 3, not less than Montgomery-Bucks Veal Maker GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Crude Protein, not less than Crude Fat, not less than . Crude Fiber, not more than Vitamin A, not less than Vitamin D, not less than Hurry! This is a limited offer. Call your area salesman, our main office, or any branch location today for more details and to place your order. MONTGOMERY-BUCKS FARM BUREAU COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION 215-7234355 67 Washington Aw. Area Salesmen: Branches: backing away from taking all the credit. “But, I keep myself free to step in wherever necessary when a leader goes on vacation.” This club goes year round and involves quite a bit more than just sewing. “We do all kinds of stitching,” she says. “That includes embroidery, crocheting, crewel - the whole thing.” During the school months, the group meets at the Harleysville Scout Cabin on the first Monday of every month. At this get together, the girls hold their basic business meeting and then feature a special interest program they have chosen. “For instance,” says Donna matter-of-factly, “One of the biggest hits was the evening we had a local hair dresser come in and give tips to the girls on hair care.” “She even asked for a /olunteer and gave her a jlow cut right there for all of Ivem to see. And, they just oved it,” Donna continues. (Continued on Page 12) . . 21 0 % . 15.0% . . . .0.5% 15,000 USP units/lb. 3,000 USPunits/lb. 0.15% 15,000 USP units/lb. 3,000 USP units/lb. BILL DONMOYER ERNIE SHANE BRIAN PARSONS ARUND SONANT! Lewisburg, Pa. Oley, Pa. Pine Grove Mills, Pa. Limeport, Pa. 717-523-6571 215-987-6976 814-234-2512 215-679-8921 Rt. 29 & Park Ave. Bechtelsviile, Pa, Collegeville, Pa. 215-367-2515 215-489-2521 Lancaster Farming, Saturday. September 10,1977 Donna Armstrong works on some of her favoirte types of stitching with several examples of her works fo art around her, Take advantage of this super saving bonus and stock up on our high-quality, low-fiber, easy-mixing milk repiacer or vealer. Your Montgomery-Bucks Farm Bureau Gift Certificate is redeemable for valuable merchandise of your choice at any of our stores. 20.0% 25.0% SoHderton, Pa. 18964 SAVE 60* a bag ('24.00 a ton) off regular price & receive ’lO.OO Gift Certificate with each 20-bag purchase MILK REPLACER & VEALER Offer ends Oct. 1,1977 Dublin, Pa. 215-249-3541 9 t' IIIMMISt. Mifflinburg, Pa. 717-966-1047
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