—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 8,1977 10 EDITORIAL COMMENTS BY DIETER KRIEG, EDITOR Presidential impressions With all due respect to President Carter, the Presidency has lost something if first impressions are any indication It may be the way the man from Georgia wants it to be, but it disappointed most of the 30 farm editors from across the country whom he invited to the Executive Mansion on Sept. 30 Many of them had been to the White House before to meet leaders of previous ad ministrations I, far one, can only compare him to former President Gerald Ford, who hosted a similar group of farm editors in April of 1976 The very first impression Carter makes is that he is attempting to be very thorough with his management of govermnent and'grooming of an image. It’s something Americans have come to know since before the election last Fall. Carter must be given credit, for example, for his reaching out to groups such as farm editors and for his expressed desire to work for a better America. That’s a hollow statement, however, since l most of us left the White House THORNS ON THE FRUIT TREE Lesson for October 9,1977 Beackground Scripture: Luke 6:43-49 Devotional Reading: Matthew 7-.21-29. Many Christians today seemed obessed with Satan, NOW IS THE TIME... TO PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR’S CORN CROP It’s that season of the year to plan for next year’s crop of golden ears since the harvest at present is pretty well along. Corn growers can now see the results of the planning, fertilizing, planting, pest control efforts and related practices in producing the crop coming out of the fields. What contributed to the success of satisfying yields or possibly lowered the final outcome? It is often a question of ad ding the pluses and minuses to determine the results. Evaluate what was done right and subtract the things RURAL ROUTE DEAR SON: I KNOW THEBE ARE Y OV BOUNDED A LITTLE CoNPMBD DO YOU WANT To BE RICH, OK MANY DECISIONS TO BE MADE AT AS TO WHAT COURSE TO FOLLOW. D 0 you WANT To BE A FARMER? COLLEGE LN YoYR LAST UTTER It'S REALLY VERY SIMPLE... « A/! briefing Sept 30 wondering why in the world we were there. Granted, an invitation to the White House is not taken lightly. Regar dless of which party is in power, it’s an honor and all of us felt previleged to share the President's company, I’m sure We give Carter credit for trying, but somehow many of us expected a little more than that We got it from Carter’s predecessor To this writer, at least, the image of the Presidency fell when the President walked into the Cabinet Room, where we were gathered to meet with him. The initial reaction is, of course ‘‘There he is ... the President," but somehow something was missing During the campaign for the Presidency, Carter capitalized on the common image with which most people could easily identify. Now, as this nation’s chief executive, he unknowingly or deliberately carries that image along with him. If one 30-mmute meeting can be used as a measurement of leadership qualities, Carter scores They look for him in every nook and cranny - par ticularly their neighbor’s nook and cranny! As some of our forefathers imperiled their own souls with their inquisitions and witch-hunts, so there are many who are today “hooked on” the Devil. Whenever these people find themselves in some theological or doctrinal disagreement with another follower of Christ, they begin to sanctimoniously wonder out-loud whether their “brother” might not be the “tool of Satan”? Let their fellow Christian perform some act that puzzles them or fails to fit into their own which may have gone wrong. The corn borer worked overtime this growing season. Weed control was erratic. Rainfall distribution distribution lacked uniformity Many factors determined the success of the crop TO BREAK DAIRY HEIFERS INTO HERD EARLY Working dairy heifers into the milking string routines often presents a problem o r two. At best, a heifer must undergo a great amount of stress at the time of her first calving. Add to this the new experience she must un dergo to join the milking herd. The result frequently prescribed Christian lifestyle and they begin to intone the words,“coun terfeit works of the Devil! ” Of figs and thorns The problem here is not that there is no evil in the world, no demonic force, for Jesus himself acknowledged this reality. But, though he acknowledged the reality, he did not focus upon it. What he focused on was the Spirit of God working in the world. He chose to accentuate the positive - God’s presence and power - instead of the negative disposition to see Satan wherever he looked. The key to this approach was extremely pragmatic. By Max Smith, Lancaster County Agr. Agent Telephone 394-6851 is a frustrated, excited animal. A good way to make the transition a lot easier for both the heifer and the dairyman is to introduce the expectant ‘‘cow” into the herd 2 to 4 weeks before she freshens. This will allow her to become accustomed to her herdmates, the new feeding schedule, milking and all other routines gradually without the stress of calving. After she freshens the only real new experience will be the application of the milking machine. Likely, she won’t rebel over that routine. TO SOW THE WHEATCROP Weather always plays a significantly lower than the man he replaced. Ironically, former President Ford was often criticized as a man who was too much of a nice guy and not enough of a leader. To this writer, that assessment is completely turned around. The former President not only conveyed the image of being a nice guy, he came across as an able statesman and knowledgeable leader Ford impressed his audience of farm writers with his knowledge of even remote agricultural issues while Carter failed to make such a dynamic impression The President and his office deserve respect. This editorial is not intended to be disrespectful, but rather an assessment and com parison of two visits to the White House The image of the Presidency fell when Carter walked into the Cabinet Room because he entered completely unannounced. A door opened, and there he was, a few seconds later he was sitting in his chair. With Ford, on the other hand, a White House aide preceded Ford’s entrance with the announcement: “Ladies and gen tleman, the President of the United States.’’ Is that too much formality and courtesy, to warrant aban donement of the practice?v I think There were no chemical, psychological or mechanical tests or devices to determine who or what had the demon. So, Jesus employed a simple but profound rule-of-thumb: “for no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit” (Luke 6:43,44). The proof was to be found not in our judgement of each other’s theology, doctrines and religious lifestyles, but by our evaluation of the fruits that issue from these. In other words, a lifestyle that bears good fruit, that issues a loving service to our fellowman must be a good key role in the production of any crop. After the weather related problems of last fall, it should be imperative to take advantage of any breaks in the present fall season to put in the wheat. We are presently in a favorable situation to take advantage of existing conditions. The fly-free date of October 10th can almost be ignored since most wheat varieties now have Hessian fly resistance. Sowing wheat soon will insure adequate fall growth before cold weather arrives. TO ENJOY THE FALLSEASON Autumn has a lot of pleasant delights to enjoy By Tom Armstrong tree. Thoms do not bear fruits. Satan-possessed people do not live loving, redemptive lives. Why call me Lord? For me the only test of the authenticity of another’s faith must be its fruitfulness. If a person comes to me with' a “new discovery” in his spiritual life, claiming “I’ve found it!,” who am I to question the particulars of that spiritual style so long as it is productive of ChristUke love and service? Of course, if you really have “found it,” then the obvious results should be a humility and love that finds it fruition, not in and participate in. Those chilly, somewhat longer nights, and summy days have an invigorating effect on us as the season’s shift gears. On the home and garden fronts there is an extra measure of eagerness to get the last of the harvest safely gathered in ere the winter storms begin. "Man* hands make light work”, is an old adage brought into good use here in the Fall. The beauty of this season shows everywhere. Woodlands, road and hillsides, are splashed with their Autumn hues. Wind- Farm Calendar Today, Oct. 8 Adams County Apple Harvest Festival continues at the South Mountain Fairgrounds near Aarendt sville. York County Farmers Association meets at Colonial Valley, Menges Mills, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 +5 Adams County Apple Festival continues. York County 4-H not In my opinion, it took something away from the Presidency, as well as the President For those who may want to argue that cutting this kind of formality out of govei nment is part of Carter’s plan to reduce the federal payroll, I have th.s news. According to a recent article in U.S. News and World Report, Carter added 65,763 people to the federal payroll during his first eight months in office. The former President, surprisingly enough, reduced his inherited figure by 42,604 during his first eight months in office. Clearly, this serves as one example that we’re not getting what was promised Carter really hasn't been all that more willing to hold news conferences either, than was Ford. Again, during their first eight months in office, Carter has held 14 news conferences while Ford had 12. Ford had 296 bills signed into law at the end of his first eight months in office, while Carter scored 116. (Continued on Page 22) judging others, but in ser ving them. Because the term “Lord” means one to whom we give our obedience, there is nothing more ludicrous than a Christian who runs around saying “Lord, Lord,” but doesn’t live the redemptive life to which he or she is called. If we are truly Christians who have found our Lord, we will not only hear and know his words, but we will do them and there will be no thorns on our fruit tree. shield surveys of favorite trees and shrubs in their full colorful glory can easily be spotted and admired. Lawns, hay fields and pastures, soon to be joined by newly sown small grains, take on a deeper green as a result of rains and cooler growing conditions to which all grasses respond favorably. Fall beauty is everywhere in the great outdoors. Take tune to enjoy it. Achievement Center, 2 p.m. Charolais Association holds annual meeting, im mediately following the Eastern National Charolais Show (approximately 3:30 p.m.) in the basement of the administration building of the Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonmm, Md. (Continued on Page 33) 4-H Day,
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