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County Observes Farm Women Pay Mary Shellenberger, president of the Lancaster County Farm Women Society, chats with a few of the Farm Women who attended the county’s celebration of Pennsylvania Farm Women Day, designated by Governor Thornburgh. Designed as a day of fellowship and friendship, over 200 Lancaster County members gathered at Willow Valley Restaurant for a buffet breakfast. This is the largest-ever turnout for the local recognition of the special day. KEN CLUGSTON VERNON SEIBEL 665-6775 665-2782 CRAFT-BILT CONSTRUCTION INC. FARM-HOME BUILDING R.DJ2 MANHEIM, PA. 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Although eggs are a con centrated source of cholesterol, they contain less than two grams of saturated fat and only six grams of total fat. “Recent research has shown that the majority of persons can consume a moderate amount of eggs because, in most people, dietary cholesterol has a limited impact cholesterol bobcat 7 Series, 16 Models, Air or Liquid Cooled, Gas or Diesel, Skid Steer and Articulated Find Out How A Bobcat Can Keep You Ahead Of INC. \\ PAUL B. ROUND BALE MOVERS 3-Point Single Prong The Same Unit Can Be Used With One Prong For Center Of Bale Or Two Prongs For Under Bale. 2-Point HEAVY DUTY HAY BALE Dili D TIIXIICDIIikI (UP I Alili I All* Call or Write For nNMMiOIpI wOrwIROR Atari VUtur AimjrAii’ levels,” said McNamara. “Some people with elevated blood cholesterol levels need to restrict dietary cholesterol and to pay attention to the most important dietary factor for decreasing blood cholesterol - significantly decreasing saturated fat,” he said. 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