A22-Lanca»ter Farming, Saturday, March 12, 1994 m Who Do You Let Into Your Pockets? (This is part two of a two-part series) In the lint article of this series I asked, “Who determines what you buy? Is it you. a trusted friend, a respected business person, or is it high pressure sales people, con artists and other people of ques tionable character? “Do you have a plan that guides family and business decisions? Do your plans dictate what you buy, or are your decisions made on a whim, and are you easily swayed by passionate sides pitches of slick sales people?” The article also discussed a list of 13 ideas which may serve as Christian Farmers Fellowship To Organize In Pennsylvania MANHEIM (Lancas ter Co.) —An effort to start a Pennsylvania chapter of The Fellow ship of Christian Far mers International will move forward with a meeting scheduled for Monday, March 28, at the Lancaster County Bible Church located one mile east of Route 283 along Route 772 between Manheim and Ml Joy. The purpose of the fellowship is to build, maintain, and strength en faith in God for the farmer, the farm family and the farming industry through presenting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. In June 1987, 27 Maryland men and women met together and reviewed the poli cies, procedures and spiritual beliefs of this organization. They then voted unanimously to start a Central Maryland Chapter, which was the first chapter in the U.S. The Maryland fellow ship now has approxi mately 580 persons on their mailing list in southern Pennsylvania and Maryland. The broader fellowship now has 30 active chapters in i the U.S. with 15 more ! showing strong interest. Donald Hershey, dairy farmer from Man- 1 heim, said the Pennsyl vania meeting will have' as guest speakers Wil son Lippy, the new international president, and Dave Sparks, the new Maryland | president Glenn's Udderings By Glenn A. Shirk Lancaster Extension Dairy Agent . guidelines for spending your hard earned dollars wisely. This article is a continuation of that discus sion. 14. Are you sure you want to bite on all those free gifts you al legedly hatfe won, but have to take special action to claim? How many times have you re ceived a letter or a call announcing that you are among a chosen few that have won one of a list of prizes, or have been chosen as a finalist in a contest? How many thousands, probably millions, of other people are among the “chos en few?” Who’s kidding whom?! Many of these “games” involve hidden costs and required action on your pail, such as: expensive that have initiated this effort for Pennsylvania are anxious to have other farmers with simi Rear tines and power wheels make tilling JUST ONE HAND'"’ • Available in 3 to BHP Models AsK your dealer for complete details and a free SCITVICC copy of the TROY-BILT Warranty a tisias* ■■■■■■■ OTRO\f-B!LT #u\ HOLLINGER’S \[±yLazvtt & Garden Equipment HERSHEY EPHRATA 1515 E. Chocolate Ave .4126 Oregon Pike 533-4060 738-1131 Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12 Available toll calls, advanced processing fees, charges for further instruc tions or information, required trips to listen to high-pressure sales pitches, required purchases, ex cessive shipping and handling charges, and etc. IS. Get-rich-quick ventures that require money up front to pur chase supplies and training mater ials, especially if these people place most of their emphasis on telling you how to enroll other new prospects into the same busi ness rather than on helping you to successfully produce and market the product Chances are. this is a pyramid scam in disguise. The big winners are the original promot ers, and the big losers are the ones who got into the pyramid scam last 16. High-re turn, low-risk, get rich-quick investments. Don’t let your dreams and desire for instant wealth overcome your good sens es; come down to earth. High re turn investments are generally high risk investments: high returns are offered to entice high risk in vestment capital. 17. Unsolicited merchandise sent to you. You don’t have to pay for it or return it; it’s legally yours for free. 18. Charities who attempt to confuse you with tax exempt sta- lar interest to attend this meeting. Hershey said you may call his farm number for discussions “We’ve Got The Power." or for more information about the meeting. This number is (717) 665-3808. ('->=• i MMtwCert) S tus. Tax exempt means that the charitable organization is exempt from paying taxes, not the donor. Tax deductible means that donors may deduct these contributions on their tax returns. 19. Businesses and charitable organizations that use look-alike names. Most frauds do not want to look like frauds, so they disguise their true identity by trying to look like someone more credible. Fre quently, they will time their fraudulent solicitations to coin cide with those of other credible organizations. Know the solicitor and be sure you are contributing to the charity of your choice. 20. Phony solicitors disguised as church workers, veterans, pol ice, homeless people, and children who solicit to support a drug habit or who are working for someone else. You can bypass solicitors and contribute directly to the charily of your choice. 21. Pleas by strangers to contri bute to “worthy” causes and be come members of their organiza tions. Do these people have hid den motives and agendas, and what are their tactics? Are you in favor of them? 22. Strangers who prey upon your faith, your fears, and your emotions. You should not have to make decisions under threats from YOUR COMPLETE FARM AND HOME CENTER If We Do Not Have It, WE'LL GET IT! : “ NORWESCO POLY STORAGE TANKS i ’ • A Quality Product at a Fair Price k *3 Year Warranty ‘f&kA 1 3 • Vertical Tank* - Sizei From 65 GaL *. - M J -5000 GaL IL < , - • Horizontal Tanks - Sizei From 20 Gal. - 1000 Gal. 425 Gal $199.00 1000 Gal $329.00 550 Gal $259.00 1500 Gal $429.00 2100 Gal $729.00 “STOCK GUARD” TUBULAR 1 5/8” ROUND CORNER GALVANIZED CATTLE GATES 4’ 6 bir IVI " Galv.. 6’ 6 bar IX " Galv.. 8’ 6 bar IX ” Galv.. 10' 6 bar IX " Galv. * Full Lins Parts Dap!.* * Sell, Service & Install * ■ • anyone that something bad will happen if you fail to act quickly and do business with them. 23. Strangers and "black sheep in the family" who take advantage of the sick and elderly, under the pretense of caring for their well being (their health, retirement, fi nancial security, etc.), while in tending to steal their life’s sav ings, depriving them of a good retirement, and robbing family members of *their inheritance. As you can see, the list of ques tionable practices can get quite long. If you are in doubt about a person or group who approaches you, get as much information as possible about them, their busi ness or organization, their pro ducts and services, and references. Greek the references they provid ed, and try to find some other local references in addition to what they provided. Additional information and help may be available from the following agencies and organiza tions: • Better Business Bureau, 6 Marion Court, Lancaster, PA 17602 (phone 717-291-1151) • Bureau of Consumer Protec tion, 132 Kline Village, Harris burg, PA (phone 800-441-2555 or 717-787-7109) (Turn to Pago A 25) E/MHGRR QUALITY SPRAYER EQUIPMENT LG-55 3 PI. Loss Pump With . 3 Row 140" Boom $379.99 AQRI 110 * ISO Gal. 3 Pt. Lms Pump With 8 Row Boom AGRI 200 Gal. 32" d. Trallar Last w/8 Row Boom |( — BIWMiCTWi Psi $27.99 12’ 6 bar XV, " Galv. $32.99 14’ 6 bar IV. " Galv. $39.99 16’ 6 bar IV, " Galv. $43.99 18' 6 bar 1% ” Galv. nipt „ For Agricul |“ re ’ MMMIF Construction, Manne Reg. SALE • 3'/. HP B&S, 2” S&D $199.99 $179.99 •S HP B&S, 2” S&D $239.99 $219.99 Rt. 272 South 14 Harrvllla Road Willow Straat, PA 17584 Ph: 717*464-3321 or Toll Fraa 800-732-0053 Stora Houra: Mon.-Sat. 7;9OAM to 8:00PM $799.99 $1,199.99 $49.99 $58.99 $63.99 $72.99 m iICiE 10 Hmrdwmrm Hum Btila»l<H Folnl SB 3-12
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers