BlB—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 5,1983
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Joyce B
Want to see the world from a
slightly different perspective?
Take a walk outside, across the
fields, on a winter night.
When the sun slips, in gleaming
radiance, behind the western
horizon, and night closes softly
about the farm, it becomes a whole
new place out there.
And honed by the razor of the
difference wrought by darkness,
the senses suddenly become
awake. Sights, sounds, smells that
are routinely missed while
zooming from house to bam to
meeting to appointment stir a new
appreciation for the subtle beauty
of February.
Overhead a tree branch bends in
the rising breeze that stirs the
night’s stillness and taps a cadence
on the tin roofing of the house.
Through the hardwoods along the
pasture fence it sings a murmuring
song, rising and falling in tempo as
occasional gusts chase lighter
puffs of air.
Back in the yard, the tall, stately
pine adds its voice, a softer,
humming accompaniment to the
symphony being played by the
wind in the woods.
Against the endless blackness of
outer eternity, the stars on a clear
night hand enticingly low and
brilliant, priceless shimmering
jewels randomly scattered across
a velvety backdrop.
An odor of woodsmoke per
meates the air on such a crisp
evening, its homey smell blending
with the scent of cattle that drifts
from the barn.
Hang a brilliant bright-white
moon in the night sky and the
landscape takes a still another
character.
Clouds decorate the sky, lightly
brushing the moon's gaze on their
parade across the heavens, their
bright leading edge fading to
shadowy wisps trailing off and
forgotten on the dark night stage.
While the stars’ glitter dim
under the brilliance of the moon,
the bare-bark souls of leafless
trees glisten silvery against the
sky, the jagged branches reaching
upward, as if in an appeal for the
protection of a fresh green cover.
And the lights of the house shine
warm and golden, beckoning
chilled feet and fingers to draw
near a crackling fire and renew
our feelings of blessed security
with a cup of steaming cocoa.
Humbug to those who find
nothing good to say about
February.
Berks beef club
lists new officers
LEESPORT The Berks
County 4-H beef dub met on
Thursday, Jan. 24, to elect officers
for the new year.
Elected were: president, Greg
Zook; vice president, Kirk Fisher;
secretary, Karen Rabenold;
treasurer, Randy Martin; news
reporter, Greg Strieker; social
chairpersons, Lori Rabenold and
Jane Zook; and County Council
representatives, Kenianne Rarick
and Greg Strieker.
The next meeting is scheduled
for Feb. 28 at the ag center.
Conodoguinet sheep
club elects officers
MECHANICSBURG - The
Conodoguinet 4-H Sheep Club met
recently to elect the following
officers:
President, Angie Fought; vice
president, Carol Perry; secretary,
Vickie Holtry; assistant secretary,
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NEW HOLLAND - The New Janae Martin; song leader, Scott
Holland beef club met recently at Bailey; game leaders, Scott
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elect officers for the new year. news reporter, EmUy Weaver.
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Lucky 4-H Club elects officers
FLEMINGTON The Lucky 4-
H Club of Hunterdon County, N.J.
met recently to elect officers for
thenewyear.
Elected were: president Maren
Waldron; vice president, Cheryl
Whitney; secretary, Beth Hylan;
and treasurer, Dana BermeL
Sharon Hock; treasurer, Michelle
Walker; news reporter, Eric
Nace; social chairman, Ed
Wenger, Melissa Welker; and
County Council, Joe Wynn, Sharon
Hock and Lynda Scott
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