AlO-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 19, 1991 OPINION A Vision To Fulfill In an extensive and well written presentation to the Lancaster Farmland Trust annual dinner meeting, Darvin E. Boyd makes a pow erful case to preserve farmland. Under the title “A Vistion to Fulfill,” Boyd looks at history, the benefits of preserving farmland and what needs to be done by the year 2000. In his epilogue Boyd writes: Lancaster County is a Living National Treasure. We owe it such dignity. It is one of the most picturesque and fertile growing areas in the world. Its total living and working environment have created a quality of life that is greatly valued by those of us who experience it and is cherished by the millions of outsiders who have witnessed it. Let us learn from the wisdom of our forefathers in having a vision for the future. It is our responsibility to be its good stewards and maintain its rich natural resources to enhance the quality of life for future generations. “Lcl it be our legacy to help this Living National Treasure flourish into the 21st century as a contributor to the ongoing quality of life, rather than as a monument of past historic achievements. For those of us who love this county, come from its roots and will return to its dust, there can be no more noble and worthy cause than doing our fair share in contributing to the fulfillment of this legacy. I ask each of you to join me tonight in promoting this genuine cause with greater fervor because the cause is right and the alternatives are devastating. “Lcl us continue the action to fulfill the programs that arc evolving from the consensus that has emerged from our citizenry during the past two years. Lcl us continue dialogue, communication and cooper ation among many individuals, groups and interests in channeling combined energies into creative and productive approaches to best utilize our resources. Let us reach out to hear and accommodate those with differing viewpoints so that everyone who desires can be a parti cipant in helping to further develop the ongoing emerging consensus. Then let us be united in heart and spirit and common purpose as we achieve our legac> for generations to come as we approach and enter the 21st century. Yes, it is a challenge, but anything worthwhile is. Nevertheless, it is a vision we can fulfill together, and to whom many that follow us will be grateful. Let us do it together for us and them by keeping Lancaster County an ongoing Living National Treasure - indeed, a most noble and worthy “Vision to Fulfill.” Boyd’s vision for Lancaster farmland should be the vision for every acre of farmland in the nation. Farm Calendar Susquehanna Valley Dairy Day, SUN Area Technical School, New Berlin, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Dairy Women’s Seminar, Garden Gate Restaurant, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Franklin Co. Holstein Club annual meeting, Greenvillage Church of God, 7 p.m. ' McKean Co. private pesticide applicators exam, Kane Fish and Game Club, 10 a.m. Endless Mountain Maple Syrup Producers Association annual meeting/pancake dinner, Syl vania Community Hall, 10:30 a.m. Adams Co. Com Clinic, York Tioga Co. income tax meeting, Pomona Grange Hall, Wells boro, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lancaster Farming Established 1955 Published Every Saturday Ephrata Review Building 1 E Mam St Ephrata, PA 17522 by Lancaster Farming, Inc. A Stemman Enterprise Robert G Campbell General Manager Everett R Newswanger Managing Editor Cspyrlfht IWO by Lancaster Farming Berks/Southeast Cattlemen’s Assoc. On Foot/On Rail Beef Evaluation, Leesport Market and Auction, Leesport, 7 p.m.; repeats Jan. 24, Peter Bros. Meats, Lenhartsville, 7 p.m. Lancaster Co. Heifer Nutritional and Management School, Farm and Home Center, 9:30 a.m. Lancaster Farm and Home Found ation annual meeting, Farm and Home Center, 6:30 p.m. Franklin Co. Com Clinic, Kauff man’s Community Center, 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m. York Co. Computer User Group, Gettysburg H.S., 7 p.m. Adams Co. Milking Management Seminar, extension office, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Lancaster Co. pesticide update meeting, Blue Ball Elementary School, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. South Central District Show and nomination meeting, Western WHY DO£3 JANUARY HAVE TO BE 30 LONG? 7 WHY COULDN'T THEY HAVE WADE IT ONLY 20 DANS’ LONG, RATHER "TWEN 31... T ? * ( iWkaaS^: ■*k . NOW IS THE TIME By Jay Irwin Lancaster County Agricultural Agent To Repair Farm Equipment This is the time to replace those worn or damaged parts and tires on your farm machinery. Maintaining and restocking needed spare parts should be a must before the really busy spring season is underway. Have the trac tor engine timed by your local dealer. Consult the operator’s manual and adjust field machines according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Order a supply of oils, filters and greases that are needed to maintain tractors and other equip ment It pays to take time out to start a system of record-keeping for each machine. Keep good records of maintenance and repairs and you can save money in this highly mechanized farming operation. Remember, a breakdown at planting time is costly. The best prevention is good maintenance. To Recognize Stress in Farming Life can become so hectic... too much to d 0... on the run. You’ve been on the tractor or in the bam almost nonstop since sunrise and there’s too much on your mind to notice the beautiful sunset. Farm ing is still full of the best of life. Probably many of the reasons you wanted to be a farmer or live on a farm arc the very things you don’t pay much attention to anymore. It’s more than machinery or livestock, bills or market fluctua tions - it’s a way of life which in itself holds much to be desired and Sizzler Restaurant, Harrisburg, 10:30 a.m. Clarion Co. Farm Records Course, Clarion Co. Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; repeats Jan. 24 and 29. Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo, Sheraton Inn, Dover, 8 Warren Co. income tax meeting, Perkins Pancake House, War ren, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. York Co. Com Clinic, 4-H Center, Bair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Schuylkill Co. DHIA annual meet ing, Andreas Fire Co. Hall, Andreas, 12 noon. (Turn to Page ASS) THAT'S SILLY orl9. ) Th£N THEY WOULDN'T HAVE' HAD ENOUGH / v DAYS TO FINISH / \. CUT THE VEAT appreciated. We must not let the excessive stress on the farm interfere with our home and family life. Medical research estimates as high as 90% of today’s illness and disease is stress related. Fanning is one of the most stressful occupations today. We must admit stress before we can deal with it. Most importantly, take time to “smell the flowers,” and say to yourself - just for today, I will live through the next 12 hours and not try to tackle all life’s problems at once. Every year grain in storage or grain which is being moved into or out of storage claims the lives of farmers or farm family members across the United States, accord ing to Robert J. Anderson, Exten sion Agronomy Agent. Rowing grain can trap and suffocate a per son very easily. Many accidents Background Scripture: Devotional Reading: Normally, the parables of Jesus have but one important truth to impart in each. But in the story of Dives and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31, we find a teaching story that is used to impart several important teachings. It is interesting to note that there is a similar story from ancient Egypt. In the Egyptian version a rich man dies and is carried in fine raiment to his elaborate tomb. At the same time, a poor man, clothed only in linen garments, is buried ignominiously. An observer notes the obvious advantages of the rich man. But then the observer is taken to the underworld and there he finds that the fortunes of the two men have been reversed: the poor man is in the place of honor and the rich man suffers torment. The story concludes with the mor al; “He who is good on earth fares well in the realm of the dead, and he who is evil on earth fares ill.” DIVES & LAZARUS The story of Dives and Lazarus, while a bit more detailed, is simi lar in its intent. After death, the fortunes of the two men are reversed. It is interesting to note that even in the midst of his tor ment the rich man continues in his arrogance: “Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my longue; for I am in anguish in this "flame” (16:24). He still regards Lazarus as someone quite beneath him. It is believed by some that Jesus was directing this parable at the o rf a N To Be Aware Of Grain Storage Safety SOMEONE FROM THE DEAD? January 20,1991 Luke 16:19-31 Luke 12:13-21 ( COULD BALANCE A I IT OUT BV MAKING j V JUNE 71' CAW 3 LONGER / c \. / _ a/ z'. with grain involve children. Often farm children are more excited about playing in the pile of grain than they are aware of the safety hazard involved. We must constantly warn all children of the danger of grain. Grain can trap a child in as little as two or three seconds and pull them under in less than 10 seconds. A few simple rules will help keep everyone safe if followed. Always keep all access openings and doors to grain bins locked. Make sure the outside ladders on grain storage facilities are out of reach of children. Keep children away from any grain being trans ported by wagons or trucks between storages. Don’t allow children to play in or near grain storage facilities. Never allow anyone to enter grain in storage without rescue procedures under stood by someone who will be in contact with that person. Sadducces who were very wealthy and materialistic in their outlook; they lived to get all they could in this life because there was nothing else after that. They lived to get their reward on earth. This was obviously the. attitude of Dives (a Latin word for ‘rich’). He not only lived in great luxury himself, but ignored the plight of those like Lazarus who were poor and destitute. Now, however, the situations are reversed and upon dying Dives goes to a place of great heat and torment, while Lazarus goes to be in the presence of the patriarch Abraham. Jesus is saying that the poor of the earth will experience God’s plenty after they die. The rich have already experienced their reward in this life. DIVES IN TORMENT But, what of Dives? Why is he consigned to torment? The parable doesn’t tell us that he is an evil man, except that it suggests that he knew of Lazarus and knowingly failed to help him. To ignore the needs of those around us will have grave consequences for us. Dives may have been a very faithful Sad ducee, attending the temple regu larly, making the required sacri fices, etc. But all of that counted for nothing, because he saw but did not respond to the needs of his brother. Finally, Dives gels the message and decides to warn his brothers who live pretty much as he did. “Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house, for 1 have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment” (16:27). It sounds like a bright idea. Surely if Lazarus’ ghost brings them a warning, they will heed it and repent. But Abraham replies: “If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be con vinced if someone should rise from the dead.” Not even a ghost will reach us when we have our hearts set on material rather than spiritual things. (Based on copyrighted Outlines produced by the Committee on the Uniform Senes and used by permission Released by Community St Sub urban Press) c 7C * 6 <v'
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