822-L»ncsster Faming, Saturday, November 19,1994
You Ask J
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?I You Answer
This column Is for readers who have questions but
don’t know whom to ask for the answers.
“You Ask You Answer” is for non-cooking ques
tions. When a reader sends In a question, it will be printed
In the paper. Readers who know the answer are asked to
respond by mailing the answer, which will then be printed
in the paper.
Questions and answers to this column should be
addressed to You Ask You Answer, Lou Ann Good,
P.O. Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522.
QUESTION —Evan Weidman, Westfield, would like to buy
a cornplanter like the Amish use. He wants to know if he can
plant green beans with the same corn planter or does he need
different plates for it. If so, where can he get them?
QUESTION A reader would like to know where solar
powered window candles may be found. Is there such a
product?
QUESTION E.M.L. of Phoenixville would like to know
where I could find a thimble with John Deere marked on the
side to add to a collection.
QUESTION A reader from Manheim would like to
know where to purchase a blackboard that is about 3x2-feet.
QUESTION Henry F. Stoltzfus, 24 Queen Rd., Gordon
ville, Pa. 17529, would like to know where he can buy paw
paw fruit, seeds and seedling trees.
QUESTION A Lehighton reader writes that she has a
poinsettia plant with some problems. After it bloomed, she cut
it back and new green leaves appeared, but now some of the
leaves turned yellow and are falling off. Some leaves have
white on them that look like mold. Is there an organic way to
solve this problem?
QUESTION Bob of Bob’s Radiator Repair in Wood
stown, N.J., writes that his daughter is collecting wood items
called Woody Woodpecker. She has a few pieces such as a
knife holder, canister set, and wax paper holder. She would
like to know how many pieces are in the whole set and what
each piece is named.
QUESTION Stanley Siedlecki, Jarrettsville, Md., writes
that his woodburning stove emits a strong wood burning smell
during humid days and nights. The flue has been cleaned. Is
there something that can be done to prevent this odor or
condition?
QUESTION —E. Otis Dyer, Rehoboth, Mass., would like to
know the name of the company in Pennsylvania, the address,
and if the company is still in business —the one that makes a
farm fence kit consisting of two channel irons and hinges. The
farmer supplies the wooden cross piece measuring
2xB-inches and barbwire strands.
QUESTION Kenneth Hixon, Warfordsburg, would like
the complete address for the Schrader Co. that makes auto
motive tire repair accessories. He needs parts for #5235 valve
vulcanizing tool.
ANSWER Harriet Brown, Mifflintown, wanted the
address of the Echo Prestige Stainless Cookware. Thanks to
Sharon Anders, Alburtis, who writes that she purchased a
cookware set about 20 years ago. The cookware still looks
like new, she only needed to replace the auto-temp control on
lids. She still has the 50-year warranty, which has this
address: EKCO Homs Products Co., Customer Service,
2022 W. Bender Ru., Milwaukee, Wise. 53209.
ANSWER —Nelson Austin, Shinglehouse, has black wal
nut trees, but he cannot get the nuts to dry without them mold
ing. Thanks to E.M.L. of Phoenixville for sending the following
instructions; Lay the walnuts on a hard surface, take your foot
and step on them to remove the husks or use an old hand
cranked corn shelter then lay walnuts on a flat surface to dry.
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Adams County 4-H
Jared Tyson, Adams County 4-
H agent, received a 25-Year Ser
vice Award from the National
Association of Extension 4-H
Agents.
The presentation was made at
the association’s annual confer
ence recently in Niagara Falls,
N.Y. He is one of four Pennsylva
nia agents who were honored.
Pennsylvania Association of
Extension 4-H Agents nominated
Tyson for the award. He has been
a member of the state association
for 16 years and has served as the
association’s president in 1981-82.
Tyson was among 1,200 pro
fessional youth workers from all
30 states and Puerto Rico attend
ing the five-day association con
ference. It was hosted by the New
York Association of Extension 4-
H Agents. This 48th annual con
ference was Tyson’s 14th confer
ence experience.
The conference theme was
“Investing for Tomorrow” and the
program was designed to help par
ticipants plan, conduct, and evalu
ate educational programs for youth.
They viewed exhibits and
Faster in the field, easier over the roai
New 710 (7-foot 9-inch cut) and 720
(9-foot 3-inch cut) Sicklebar MoCo’s
cut six inches wider than other machines
in their classes, yet hooked to a tractor, they
transport just as narrow (10 feet 10.5 inches
and 12 feet 10.75 inches, respectively). You
cut a quarter acre more per hour... then
get out of the field and down the road as
fast as ever.
The new 910 Rotary MoCo is just as
maneuverable as its sicklebar cousins. With
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SEE ONE OF THESE DEALERS FOR 4 DEMONSTRATION:
ADAMSTOWN CLUGSTON FARM DUNKLE & A.B.C. GROFF, INC. LANDIS BROS,
EQUIPMENT INC. EQUIPMENT GRIEB INC. New Holland, PA Lancaster, F
Mohnton, PA Needmore, PA Mill Hall, PA 717-354-4191 717.291-1041
(near Adamatown) 717-573-2215 717-726-3115
717-464-4391
CLUGSTON AG
bartron & TURF, INC.
SUPPLY, INC. Chambersburg, PA
Tunkhannock, PA 717-263-4103
717-83M011
CARLYLE &
MARTIN, INC.
Hagerstown, MD
301-733-1873
DUNKI P A FINCH SERVICES
CARROLL'S EQUIPMENT gg-f N J HANOVER INC.
23 „ n C«ntra Hall, PA Hanover, PA
30V872-5553
HAPPENINGS
attended seminars, workshops and
research presentations. Topics
included youth, volunteer and per
sonal development: program man
agement; educational design:
communications; and research.
4-H Achievement Night
The Annual Adams County 4-
H Achievement Night will be held
on Saturday, November 19, at
7:30 p.m. at the Adams County
Extension Office, two miles west
of Gettysburg on Rt. 30 across
from Doersom Airport.
The evening program includes:
10- and 11-year and graduating
member recognition. Junior and
Senior National 4-H Award Pro
gram recognition, I Dare You
Award recipients, and the follow
ing Memorial Award presenta
tions - Rose Murren, ABC
Williams, William Miller, Mrs.
Edward Snyder, Clue Meyerhof
fer, Robert Lott, Frederick Rarig,
Olwyn Weant, and Larry Feeser
Sr. 4-H teens from across Adams
County will be recognized for
their efforts in 4-H.
The Adams County 4-H senate
meeting will also be held in con
junction with 4-H Achievement
Night.
GUTSHALL'S INC.
RD #2 Box 74-A
Loysvllte, PA
GUTSHALL'S INC.
Carlisle, PA
. CUCICI .. 717-249-2313
DEERFIELD AG & ENFIELD
TURF CENTER IMr EQUIPMENT INC. K & W EQUIPMENT INC
Walsonlown PA Whhelord, MD SO2 Clements St,
717-533-3557 301-452-5252 Moorelield, WV 26836
304-536-6003
KERMIT K.
KISTLER INC.
7866 Kings Highway
Lynnpoit, PA
610-296-2011
an 8-foot 2-inch cut and a slender 10-foot
10.5-inch transport width, the 910 is perfei
for tight fits and narrow lanes. Plus, the
910’s exclusive modular cutterbar gives
you all the durability and serviceability
perfected in our larger rotary MoCo’s.
Find out why nobody does hay better.
Check out the outstanding maneuverabilit
and hay quality you get with a new 710,72
or 910 MoCo from your John Deere dealei
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ENFIELD
EQUIPMENT, INC.
Oxford, PA
4-H Agents
Darlene Resh, Adams County
4-H program assistant, attended
the annual conference of the
National Association Of Exten
sion 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) in
Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Resh was among 1,200 youth
professionals from across the
United States that attended the
conference.
The purpose of NAE4-HA is to
enhance professional skills and
competence in education and to
strengthen the youth development
profession, its image, standards
and support.
Conference participants attended
seminars, workshops and research
presentations covering topics such
as youth, volunteer and personal
development, program manage
ment, educational design, commu
nications and research.
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EQUIPMEKI
Allentown, H
610-398-255
LONE MAPI!
SALES & SEB<
New Alexandra
412-668-717!
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IMPLEMEK
Oakland Milto
717-463-21 S'