4-H Caravaners (Continued from Page 42) for youth organizations or for whatever you want to do. If you don’t have a job you get the same pay anyway.” Several of the youth pointed out that high unemployment is a problem in their country. The youth s reactions to experiences and observations, here, are as varied as their backgrounds. Most admitted that they had heard a lot about this country from television, movies, and tourists, much of which is not true Rob said, “Everyone is always telling us that everything is possible in the United States and everyone is rich. But you’ve got poor people and you have to work to make a living. He said he found the people here rather con servative m their thinking, which he didn’t expect. In his country, he said, “I am very free to do whatever I wish. Most Dutch families are very close, but most families are free and will help m every way possible if you wish to plan a holiday on your own.” One further ditterence ne noted, “Our younger generation is not in a hurry to be married. We have the opportunity to meet lots of people and get to know them.” AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR RBI LOMBARMNI [=i niFQFI Q IDEAL FOR MOUNTING ON EQUIPMENT LET US KNOW YOUR SERVICE PROBLEMS HOOVER DIESEL SERVICE Ph. 717-656-6133 2998 West Newport Rd. Ronks, Pa. 17572 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED ic kc caieo MH-IWSE NORMAN D. CLARK CUPPER I. fi. AG SALES FARM SUPPLY & SON FARM EQUIP. Silverdale, PA 215-257-5136 LEISERS, INC. 3608 Nazareth Pike Bethlehem, PA 215-691-3070 MAIDENCREEK FARM SUPPLY Blandon, PA 215-926-3851 GRAIN BINS ‘ kasS Your Long Dealer Has The Grain Bin You Need! Rt. 16 West. Greencastle, PA 717-597-3138 Cony said, “On television and films it is more about the cities and alcohol and drugs. On farms it is different ” Dmeke volunteered, “It is more relaxed here than at home. We don’t think we have time and here you take tune to do things ” Cony added, “It takes a lot of tune to make a decision at home.” Dmeke is impressed with the friendliness she has found here, relating an experience with a friendly waitress However, Cony added a sobering note, “They are more friendly, here, but they forget you sooner.” Both girls expressed appreciation for the opportunity to visit. “We get to see how other people live, what the people think and what they do.” Corry said, “Just meeting new people is good, and m many ways the people are the same. This gives you a larger view.” Both said it has been helpful to them to travel alone and make arrangements on their own. “Just living with strange people is an ex perience,” Cony said. Jan noted, “Your way of life is different. You are not so worried and don’t make plans ahead.” Jan characterized Lancaster County as more “European-like with much older houses”, m comparison to Michigan where the group stayed for the first four weeks of their visit here. He called the program “very valuable” to see how people really live. On a hohday you don’t talk to the people. It is a very good program.” Itske was surprised to fmd her host family eating their meals together, because she had heard that this was often not the case. For Willi and Gerben, they expressed in terest that the family was not always together for a meal. Itske said m a disappointed tone that a lot of people are not interested in politics m America. “I think the average person is more interested in politics at home.” Her WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Agriculture Committee has unanimously unanimously passed a resolution to delay im plementation of an FDA proposal to restrict the use of antibiotics m animal foods. 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Now they all seem at ease with the language. Each of these young people is eager to talk of his homeland, a country which is the size of Connecticut, with 14 million people. Much land has been reclaimed from the sea, an interesting process which goes on as more land is recovered for use for homes and farms. There is little danger, and when rain is excessive pumps work to keep the low lying areas safe from flooding. Each Hollander has photos of home and family which helps to lay the groundwork for understanding. In the short week they have been here, they have visited Her sheypark and took a tour of the country with the Can adian Young Farmers who were visiting. Several have attended baseball games m Philadelphia and will travel to Gettysburg. The four weeks will pass quickly, and the shared ex periences and f eelmgs of these goodwill ambassadors will help make the world a little smaller. animals to humans. In ad dition, FDA failed to provide formal hearmgs on the proposed rule. 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Seeding that is done August Regardless of the method 15 to the first week in Sep- one uses » concluded tember has been successful. Hellerick, now is the time to A rate of two bushels per locate the seed and decide acre is recommended. how one is going to get this An alternate method in a important job done • Flats repaired or replaced promptly • Tube valves replaced! • Tires liquid-filled! • Tire sales & service for every truck, tractor, and auto on your farm! PHILIP LEBZELTER & SON CO. (Independent Goodyear Dealer) 1062 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, PA 17604 animal feed. Both the Senate Committee on Agriculture and the House Sub committee on Dairy and Poultry have requested a comprehensive assessment of the feed additives issues and their impact on the dairy industry. With this in mind, the full House has directed FDA to delay im plementation of their proposals pending final results of the research. 45
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