'Shepherd of the Veer' (Continued from Page B 16) never wanted to sell them for slaughter,” she admits. Over coming her reservations, Ellen took reserve champion honors at the 1984 Elizabethtown Fair with her purebred Hampshire market animal. She then went on to sweep that year’s roundup, going home with both grand champion market lamb and supreme champion Hampshire ewe honors. Although she admits that selling her market lamb entries doesn’t seem to be getting any easier, Ellen has learned not to develop strong attachments to market animals. Meanwhile, her success in breeding sheep shows continues. After her initial Farm Show win in 1982, Ellen rebounded by taking champion Hampshire ewe honors in both the 1985 and ’B6 Farm Show. With a new flock sire on board, the family hopes to maintain that momentum. Purchased from Bedinger Hampshires of Illinois, (Continued from Page B 16) . ~ ... . ... _ , . , . .. doesn t see this happening until Zoann says she is pleased with some o{ the m S ost of the response to the club. “If they h between the aees of 8 just keep coming, that’s enough for an h d 13 get JJ. an ® hav * a m ßut she hopes the club will soM committment to the mature into what she terms a * . -- “traditional” club with officers I don’t want to frustrate them, by pushing them too hard, Zoann and long-term projects. She For “ ow the club is working. JL JKJK. Jr r KAv JL vYJK * s Continues Hie FoUowiiig SELL-A-THON Programs Ford Lawn & Garden Truckload Trade-In Special. CASH SAVINGS Any Trade-In On A Ford Lawn & Garden Tractor Is Worth $400.00 Hey, Hitter, You holdki me heek? *k* 1 *4*' 1986 The Best Open House Ever THANK YOU!!! the young ram has sired all 30 of this year’s lambs. Thanks to Ellen and the 4-H program, sheep fever has proven to be infectious in the Lewis household. During lambing season, George often finds time to check for new arrivals during his lunch hour break from Farmers First Bank in Lititz. Although Ellen’s four older brothers and sisters were members of the 4-H horse club, Ellen was the first to take an interest in sheep. Now her brother Ken, a Farm Credit employee, is also involved in the home flock. Although Ellen has no definite career goals at this point, she does have an interest in the com munications field. She also expects to continue her show career, hopefully entering the National Hampshire Show in the near future. And wherever life leads her, Ellen Lewis is sure to com municate her enthusiasm for sheep and the 4-H program. Gfy 4-H dub s*^7 Ford Farm and Industrial Tractors LANCASTER FORD TRACTOR Ym Lancaster County Reliables | Rohrerstown & Flory Mill Rd. j Lancaster, PA (717) 569-7063 cfo/w QAiotnen Societies Lancaster Society 10 Members of Lancaster Society 10 met for a luncheon with members of Society 7 and county officers at the Esbenshade Farm on March 1. Hazel Ulrich, first vie# president, showed slides and talked about her travels in the national parks of America. Shamrock plants were given to guests and to president Nancy Starr. The Ways and Means Committee reported on a bus trip to the Flower Show on March 11. Nancy Starr reminded members of Farm Women’s Day on Oct. 14. Members are also reminded of the “They know me and what 4-H is,” she says. Future plans for the club include more fish (Zoann is incubating guppies, which are considerably hardier than goldfish), a trip to the County Park to search for signs of spring, and a firefly project. Zoann would also like to have the club begin a citizenship project to learn how their community works. “There is a wealth of knowledge and learning and history within blocks of the girl’s club,” she says. DELAY YOUR PAYMENTS OR UNTIL OCTOBER 1,1986 We can help arrange a waiver of finance charges and deferral of payments until October 1,1986 for qualified buyers. SAVE CASH Up To $6500.00 STOP IN SOON FOR DETAILS Spring Rally on May 28. wearing a society identification to Members decided to support the meeting countyprojectsandMakeaWish. The next meeting will be held The group decided to make April sat the home of Annette money by fining anv member not Habecker. Lancaster Society 18 Lancaster Society 18 entertained talked about Elderhostil ex- Society 15 at the Farm and Home periences. Center in February. Members and The group is planning a trip to guests enjoyed a salad luncheon. Washington in June. Mr. and Mrs. McDowell Lancaster Society 25 Lancaster Society 25 met at John Herr’s Food Market Saturday, March Bat the United Millersville. Methodist Church, Conestoga. On April 12 the society will en- Extension home economist Doris tertain members of Society 22 at Thomas presented a food trivia the Farm and Home Center, Ar quiz and led a discussion of the cadia Road, Lancaster. The “Market Basket.” program will be a film titled Plans were made to hold a food “Dolly’s Cradle ” sale March 22 from 8 a.m K p m Lancaster Society 26 Members of Lancaster Society 26 meeting. Skip Walls spoke on “Dial met in the home of Dorothy Hess 911.” for their February meeting. The next meeting will be March Vice-president Lucille Buck- 20atthehomeofSaraZeiset. waiter presided '""■'r K,, siness Lancaster Society 28 met Feb. 27 at the home of Ruth Bare with Evelyn Hess as co-hostess. President Thelma Hess con ducted the business meeting. The county project for the year is Bethany Christian Service for unwed mothers. OR 1 I Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 15,1986-117 Lancaster Society 28 The evening entertainment was bingo. The next meeting will be held March 22 at 10:30 a.m. at' Donecker’s Restaurant for a lunch and fashion show. The executive committee of Berks County Farm Women met at the Ag Center in Leesport on March 2. The county’s 12 Farm Women societies will sponsor a bingo party for residents of Berks Heim on April 17. Each group will provide two centerpieces for the recognition dinner for volunteers to be held at Berks Heim on March 24. A number of Farm Women will attend the dinner as guests. The 21st Annual Spring Rally will be held at the York Inter-State Fairgrounds on May 28. Speaker will be Pete Wambach, “Mr. PA.” Berks County Executive Committee
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