Ephrata Young Farmers Collect Gifts For Needy LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Fanning Staff STEVENS (Lancaster Co.) The hum of a saw and the smell of sawdust fill the air at Dale’s Workshop. 4 T thought I would put some spice into someone’s Christmas,” Dale Whissler said. That spice is a unique wooden train that Dale designed. Each car of the train carries a letter that spells the child’s name. The train serves as a dual toy. It has wheels so that it can be used as a push toy and it is also a puzzle. “1 like to do things that no one else wants to do,” Whissler said of his wooden cutout business. His latestprojectisonethatheis giving away to brighten some child’s Christmas. Whissler is one of the members of Ephrata Area Young Fanners who want to give Christmas to a family who are in great financial need. The organization chose a family that was forced to flee an abusive situation. The mother is the sole support fora IS-year-old daughter, 14-year-old twin boys, and a l'/i -year-old grandson with deve lopment and speech delays. The Young Fanners are collect ing food and used and new clo thing for the family. Specific needs for the 14-year old twin boys are size 10 sneakers, size 29x30 jeans, book bags, flan nel shirts, sports team sweat shirts, watches, and socks. For the IS-year-old daugher: size 5 sneakers, shirts, sweaters, JUST A FEW OF GHRISTOMS K.. GIFT IDEAS Jumbo Coloring Books, Reg. Ret. $5.95 & $7.95... CASH PRICE $1.99 Spalding Basketballs, Reg. Ret. $22.95-$31.95...CA5H PRICE $11.50-$14.95 Lifesaver Smoke Alarm, Reg. Ret. $29.95...CA5H PRICE $4.95 Track Lighting System, Reg. Ret. $69.95-$89.95...CA5H PRICE $19.95 & $24.95 Proctor-Silex Coffeemaker, Reg. Ret. $69.95...CA5H PRICE $24.99 Spalding Volleyballs, Reg. Ret. $27.50-$55.00...CA5H PRICE $9.50-$13.95 Brass and Glass Refuted Container! SNACK TABLE Reg. Ret. $45.00 OUR CASH PRICE -fr*oiQB - I ★special! Great Oif t Ideal $35.88 | CLIP VALUABLE COUPON —CLIP VALUABLE COUPON—-| I Must hr- || Unheard of ROCKER ! I || RECLINER j j KCrV'J II i size in a selection | j Res-1 || colors and styles. | I $389 || Reg. Ret. $629.95 | I OUR Cl j j OUR CASH j | PRICI I $129. { WITH COUPON $69,00 I! I I OPEN TO THE PUBLIC All our furniture Is brand new merchandise. Not used. Not traded in. and sweatshirts the bigger and baggier the better, size 13-14 jeans, socks, hair accessories, pierced earrings, and a book bag. For the 114 year-old grandson: size 3T clothing of all types, edu cational toys, books, and stuffed animals. For mom and the entire family —money to help meet the family’s needs throughout the year. The gifts will be assembled dur ing the Christmas party on Decem ber 21 and delivered to the family on December 22. If you would like to contribute food, clothing, or toys to the needy family, send it to Karen Becker, 4340 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522, (717) 859-3276. Gifts of cash should be made out to Ephrata Young Farmers with the explanatory memo “Christmas Charity Project” Cash gifts should be sent to Nevin Homing, EAYF treasurer, 560 Millway Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. Whissler is giving a toy, he said, “Because I like to give them some thing to keep their minds occupied so they don’t get into trouble.” Whissler has a stand at Root’s Market, where he sells wooden toys, puzzles, and does custom cut ting for people who give him pro jects or show him pictures of things they would like him to do. He uses a scroll saw to make unique cutouts of such pictures as a barn raising, locomotive, and a Christmas scene. He also has made more than 2,000 puzzles with dif ferent pictures or photographs. “My wife said that when I get a 4 DRAWER County Oak Finish Reg. 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Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until nuts begin to brown. Then, stir constantly until nuts are golden brown. • Oven method: spread nuts in a shallow ungreased pan and bake, uncovered, in a 350° F. oven for 6 he enjoys the organization and there are a lot of nice folks in it. Whissler can be found at Root’s Market in Manheim on Tuesdays or reached at (717) 336-3953. to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown. • Microwave method: Mix softened margarine or butter and nuts in microwaveable pie plate and microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds, until light brown. One teaspoon margarine and 'A cup nuts will take 2‘/S to 3 minutes.
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