NEWARK, Del. - Sylvia Walther clearly remembers joining the Bear 4-H Club when she was 10 years old and her mother was leader. One season followed another, and eventually Sylvia graduated to the leadership role. The years continued to fly by, and recently Sylvia Walther was honored for 35 years of distinguished service as a 4-H club - ♦ 4-H leader Sylvia Walther has taught three generations of young people to appreciate nature. ROSKAMP: the roller mill specialists Th Porta Roll Mi SPECIAL SALI DEMO UNIT - O SEE THE ROSKAMP DISPLAY AT THE PA. FARM SHOW - BOOTH #'s 744 & 745 REG lON AL SALES MANAGER Erb ft Henry New Berlinville, Pa 215-367-2169 Lou Shuba 716-533-2237 PENNSYLVANIA Barrott Equipment Co. Smicksburg, Pa. 814 257-8881 Clapper Farm Equip., Inc. Alexandria, Pa. 814-669-4465 Frad Crivollaro Easton, Pa. 215-258-7584 Tom Dunlap Jersey Shore, Pa. 717-398-1391 4-H Leader Honored leader. Now, one year shy of her mother’s longevity record as a volunteer, she’s working with the grandchildren of friends she made as a young club member. Although work on the family farm keeps her plenty busy, Walther always finds time to help her 4-H’ers develop an act for the talent show, a recipe for In ternational Foods Day, or a win- ■ ! I 1 1 <, * £ f IT . ■* *. Fickes Silo Co. Box 7 Newville, Pa. 17241 717-776-3129 Harclerode’s Dairymen Specialty Co. New Paris, Pa. 814-839-2790 S.G. Lewis & Son, Inc. West Grove. Pa. 215-869-9440 R.T. Markle Farm Equip., Inc. State College, Pa. 814-237-3141 ning exhibit for the Delaware State Fair. She feels 4-H work keeps her young and involved. Every year at Christmastime, Walther and her club members serenade senior citizens with Christmas carols and help the children of Avon employees come up with affordable gifts to surprise their parents. Walther has been part of many 4- H success stories. Some of the youngsters she encouraged in dairy, swine, and horse projects now have livestock farms of their own. One of her health project girls became a nurse. And any number of good cooks, woodworkers, and home seamstresses learned their basic skills under her guidance. Some talents seem to reappear in each generation of a particular family. wanner estimates she has worked with at least 400 youngsters over the years. About half have settled in the area, and many stay in touch. Walther’s 4- H’ers are important to her, and she to them. After all these years, Sylvia Walther continues to be a 4-H leader, not just because her mother did, or because it’s nice to feel needed and appreciated. Mostly, she does it because she believes young people need all the help and care they can get. ,» Looking For >' CLASSIFIEDS. Marshall Machinery, Inc. Sollenberger Silos Corp. Honesdale, Pa. Chambersburg, Pa. 717-729-7117 717-264-9588 MKS Enterprises, Inc. 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Feeding the birds is not only a rewarding past time, it also is a life-saving activity for many birds, especially those which range in remote areas where food can become very scarce. But, before you start feeding the birds, we suggest that you consider the following; The most important thing to remember is that unless you intend to supply food daily without in terruption you should not un dertake a feeding program. The birds depend on the reliability of your food supply and any in terruption of food supply may cause needless hardships and sometimes death for birds that rely upon the food especially in remote areas. Continuity of feeding is less serious in suburban locations where you may be competing with other neighbors for attention of the birds. Birds which visit feeders can be divided into four major groups. 1. Seed-eaters which feed either on the ground or close to it. Native sparrows belong to this group. They prefer seed which has been thrown on the ground or which drops to the ground from hanging feeders. 2. Seed-eating birds which prefer to feed above the ground. Finches are considered part of this category. Feeders hanging from a branch or which stand on a pole having the staple food of sunflower 3 MARYLAND Brookhill Equipment & Supply Co. Pittstown, NJ 201-735-4142 Arnett’s Garage RR 9 Box 125 Hagerstown, Md. 21740 301-733-0515 PAS Equipment, Inc. Sharon Springs Garage, Inc. Jf'SS Sharon Springs. NY 301-452-8521 518-284-2346 Tri-State Farm Automation Willsey Farm Center Hagerstown, Md. Tully, NY 301-790-3698 315-696-5163 NEW JERSEY WEST VIRGINIA Andover Tractor k Equipment, Inc. Andover, NJ 201-786-5525 It’s Bird seed is best. 3. Insect-eating birds, chickadees and woodpeckers, prefer to feed above the ground. Suet is a good substitute for insects in their natural diet. Many of them enjoy sunflower seeds and peanut butter. 4. Birds which do not fit any of the proceeding categories and are too individualistic to be lumped in regard to food preferences. Among these birds are such species as orioles and mockingbirds. If you hang fruit such as raisins, chopped apples from branches, this food will attract mockingbirds. The best feeder to start with is a tray or platform feeder, either hanging or set on a pole. The ideal feeder should have a roof to protect the seeds, a raised edge to keep them from blowing away, and a hopper to reduce the chore of replenishing. Birds prefer to feed in the sun and out of the wind, and are especially eager to feed in the morning and late afternoon. Birds will come to your feeders with less hesitation if cover or shelter is nearby. Bird seed can be purchased from many different places-grocery stores, hardware stores, nature centers, etc. Nature centers and Audubon sanctuaries usually have a greater variety of seed to choose from. 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