Senior alternates from left are Deanne Myers, Sherry Goss and Jeannette Smith. Alternate Renee Haldeman is not pictured. Mushroom Association seeks Mushroom Queen applicants KENNETT SQUARE - The Fresh Mushroom Awareness Association, a non-profit organization consisting of wives of local mushroom growers in the Kennett Square area, is sponsoring a contest to select a Miss Mushroom 1985. The current Mushroom Queen,* Stephanie Tingley, Chatham, Pa., served throughout 1984 and represented mushroom growers at various agricultural fairs, exhibits and other social functions in the tri-state area. Her major role was to promote mushrooms, and she has made many personal visits to organizations throughout the area. Stephanie, a graduate of the University of Delaware, Newark, has moved to Houston, Texas, m order to pursue her goal of a position in the international relations field. She noted that in her role as mushroom queen, she was able to learn a great deal about public relations and the advertising business. These skills have helped her realize her vocational interests. Serving as president of the Fresh Mushroom Awareness Association is Roe Ferrante, Buona Foods, Inc., Hockessin, Delaware. The F.M.A.A. was established as an independent organization and free from A.M.I. control due to A.M.l.’s national posture. Generally F.M.A.A. activities are confined to the tri-state area near Kennett Square, Pa. Any young lady between the ages of 17 and 25 and who is associated in any way with the mushroom agribusiness is eligible to par ticipate. If interested, please send a recent photograph, together with a resume stating what school you attend, your outside activities and interests, and a brief essay en titled, “Why I Want to be Queen,’’ to Carolyn Catena, Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Pa. 19348. Deadline for receipt of ap plications is September 15. Ad ditional information may be secured from Mrs. Catena by phoning (215) 444-5880. Final judging for the ap pointment will be done by a committee from the Fresh Mushroom Awareness Association. The F.M.A.A. will be awarding a $5OO U.S. Savings Bond to the winner. The position does not pay a salary but all expenses for the Mushroom Queen and her chaperone are paid. All ap plications will be considered carefully by the F.M.A.A. officials. BY SUZANNE KEENE LANCASTER - Standing tall and proud, 82 Lancaster County 4- H’ers modeled their sewing projects and went for the gold at the 1984 Fashion Review at the Farm and Home Center Tuesday evening. Learning to make tucks and pleats, French seams and but tonholes has kept kept these girls busy during the last several weeks as they prepared for the fashion event. Tuesday afternoon, the girls continued their preparation, with staging and modeling practice. They also attended thtee workshops, where they learned about hair care, visual poise and color. When the long-awaited moment finally came and it was time to Senior'winners in the Fashion Revue were: front from left, Melanie Shenk, Daphne Shenk and Denise Haldeman. Rear from left are: Tammy Phillips? Lorri Rutt, Stephanie Schaich, Cindy Harnish and Elaine Clark. The more you expect from your milk reed money the more you’re our kind of dairyman. Whatever your plans are today to produce more, less or about the same amount of milk as last year one thing’s for sure. You want the most possible income from the dollars you spend for feed. And the key is choosing a milk ing ration that best balances any roughages and grain you may have; that fits your kind of cows and that will produce the amount of milk you expect. A Lancaster County 4-H'ers walk across the stage, the girls overcame sweaty palms and pounding hearts to model their projects. Pale pastels, dainty prints, sophisticated tucks and romantic ruffles paraded across the stage which was decorated in an Olympic theme. Many of the girls wore sundresses with matching jackets. Others modeled slacks and dresses and some wore beautifully-tailored suits. While the girls modeled, other 4- H’ers narrated, telling about the model’s 4-H career, school and church activities and sewing project. Some of the girls were modeling for the first time; others were experienced seamstresses, having * participated in other Fashion Revues. As they stepped off the stage, feed that will do all this most efficiently. More and more dairymen, in cluding some of the best in the business (like those featured here), find the answer at their Purina Dealer. Purina offers over 200 different milking rations to make sure there’s one that will fit your herd. And 63 separate mill locations assure the feeds needed for your area are available. Ask your Purina Dealer to help you select the best ration for your needs. each girl received an Olympic style gold medal, a symbol of her achievement. Extension home economist Michelle Rodgers ex plained that as in the Olympics, the 4-H’ers have strived “to make the best better and go for the gold.” When the last girl had completed her prominade and received her medal, Michelle Rodgers an nounced the winners and alter nates. Senior winners will compete in the Regional Fashion Revue next Thursday at Cumberland Valley High School. The winners were as follows. Senior Winners: Tammy Phillips, 120 N. Hill Road, Terry Hill; Stephanie Schaich, 1401 Rothsville Road, Lititz; Melanie Shenk, 550 W. Newport Road, Lititz; Cindy Harnish, Willow Street Rl; Elaine Clark, 57 Kinzer DHI rolling herd averages in the top 5% earned them Distinguished Dairyman of America Awards.* A third generation dairyman, David Roth of Loysviltle, Penn sylvania, uses the total Purina dairy ration program from nursing, starting and growing feeds through High Octane® Cow Chow® brand 36% concentrate. His DHI rolling 9
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