824-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Fabruary 3,1990 Lancaster Lancaster Farm Women Socie ty #34 met on January 5, at the home of Sheila Mull with Debbie Kreider serving as co-hostess. The evening was spent going over by laws, playing games, and fellow- The Society of Farm Women of Berks County, Group 3, held its January meeting at the home of Mary Hill, Boyertown. Joan Loeb presided over the business meet ing. Eleven members attended. Group 3 received an invitation to the 25th anniversary of Group 5 on March 13. Members will assist Causes And Corrections Of Septic System Failures GUY TEMPLE Union Co. Extension Agent LEWISBURG (Union Co.) In recent weeks we have had a number of calls from rural residents concerning prob lems with septic systems. Some are from recent arrivals to the countryside and raised questions about how waste is handles and treated. Others had systems that had been in use for many years and they were questioning how long the sys tems would continue to function. Until recent years many of our state officials assumed that septic systems were only a temporary system until the time when all would be served by some type of central sewer sys tem. In recent years the viewpoint has changed and it is assumed that septic systems are a permanent installation, because there is just not enough money to run collection sys tems to all the countryside. Septic tank-soil absorption systems have long been the conventional method of wastewater treatment in rural areas. In most cases these systems provide adequate solids removal in the septic tank as well as treatment and disposal of the effluent in the soil absorption field. However, there are times when these systems fail. A failure may cause sewage to back up into the house or come to the surface of the ground. Par tially treated wastewater may also enter ground or surface waters, or into your own on-ot well or spring water system. No matter what the cause, septic system failure is a nui sance and a health hazard which should be corrected as soon as possible. Failures of on-site septic systems often can be attributed to one or several causes. Trained sewage enforce ment officers (SEO’s) should assist in diagnosing the prob lem and make recommendations and prepare the permit for corrective action. Call your local municipal officials to find out who the SEO is for your township or borough. Hydraulic overload is one of the most common reasons for failure of the sub-surface absorption system. It occurs when too much wastewater is delivered to the soil absorp tion system. The sewage then can only come to the surface or back up into the house. In addition, soil saturated with' wastewater will not allow the passage of oxygen into the soil. Under these anaerobic soil conditions, clogging of the soil absorption field is accelerated. Hydraulic overload often stems from a change in the water-using habits in the household, such as when the family size increases or a new-water using appliance is added. New systems may fail within a few months if water use exceeds the system capacity to absorb effluent. Hydraulic overload also occurs when the drain field is inundated with excessive surface or groundwater. Driving heavy equipment, constructing paved areas, or building over septic systems can crush or shift lines and compact the soil. Problems can occur also when lines freeze or become clogged with tree roots. Septic systems seldom freeze but this can happen during a cold winter with no insu lating snow or when the system sits idle for an extended per iod of time during the winter. Soil absorption systems are designed based on the results of a soil percolation test and a soil profile evaluation. The soil percolation rate indicates how much water the soil can absorb in a given amount of time, and the soil profile evalua- Society 34 shiping together. The chance-off was won by Debbie Hershberger. The next meeting will be held at the home of Debbie Mellinger. The program will be a speaker from Lancaster General Hospital. Berks Society 3 with bingo at Berks Heim on April 5. Lora Oswald gave a report on the state convention in Harrisburg. Following the business meet ing, the constitution and by-laws of the society were read. Hostess for the February meeting will be Mary Bartholomew. (Turn to Pago 825) BRADSHAW, NE Elaine Stuhr is a partner in a family farm operation near Bradshaw, Nebras ka, She and her husband, Boyd, have been farming for thirty years and are primarily grain producers raising irrigated com, grain sorg hum and soybeans. They are the parents of three grown children, Cynthia Hendricks, Teresa Rob bins and Boyd Jr. and have one granddaughter, Cally Hendricks. In 1978 the Stuhr family was selected as the “Nebraska Honor Farm Family” by the Lincoln Journal and Star. Elaine has been actively involved in Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) since 1977 when she was elected as the first president of York County WIFE. She has served as national corresponding secretary: the first editor of WlFEline; 1981 national convention chairman; national education chairman; co-chairman of the national ethanol convoy and conference; president of the foundation for agricultural educa tion and development and national first vice president She is a past president of Nebraska WIFE. Stuhr has a degree in education from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. She taught high school and served as an assistant instruc- Your Full-Service John Deere Dealers ADAMSTOWN EQUIPMENT INC. Mohnton, PA (mir Adamatown) 215-4*4-4391 BARRETT CARLYLE A DEERFIELD AG & FOSTER EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT MARTIN, INC. TURF CENTER, INC. 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She was Leadership program; has been appointed to the Nebraska Com active in 4-H and extension work Development, Utiliaztion and and is currently serving on the Marketing Board by the governor; Board of the Nebraska Leadership has served on advisory commit- Council, tees for NE Ag in the Classroom 4-H Ambassador At Ag Week Banquet CLAYTON, N.J. Gloucester position as key ambassador on her County’s Miss 4-H Ambassador, speaking ability and outstanding Tammy Huber of Williamstown, 4-H record, represented the county on' Tues- A 4-H ambassador is an older day, January 23 at the annual Ag- member who is selected to repre ricultural Week Banquet at Bal- sent Gloucester County 4-H ly’s Park Place in Atlantic City, throughout the year. Ambassadors Tammy, a senior at Williams- have special responsibilities at town High School, won the title of county 4-H events, and help pro- Miss 4-H Ambassador at last mote 4-H by speaking to outside July’s 4-H Fair. She earned her groups. Beef Club Elects 1990 Officers SHIPPENSBURG (Franklin High School, was elected vice Co.) —On January 18, 1990 the president Elected secretary was Franklin County 4-H Beef Club Karen, a sophomore at Greencas had their first meeting of the v year tie Antrim High School. Knstina with election of officers. v was elected treasurer, a sopho- Elected president was Nicole more at Greencastle Antrim High Lebo, daughter of Leon and Judy . School. Lebo. Nicole is a junior at Green- Leon Lebo is acting as Club castle Antrim High School. leader along with his daughter, Daughters of Carl and Dorothy Regina. Those interested in join- Eshleman also took offices. Trina, ing the Beef Club, contact Leon a senior at Greencastle Antrim Lebo, 567-2618. CLUGSTON FARM ENFIELD H.R. GUTSHALL A EQUIPMENT SONS, INC - Naadmara, PA Carlltto, PA 717-573-221 S 301-452-5252 717-243-2313 BARTRON SUPPLY, INC. 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