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Carol said a local high school uses it for athletes who receive muscle injuries, and people who use the oil say that it brings quick healing to bursitis, arthritis, and exema. In testing, a bum center MiHlinburg MIFFLINBURG FARM Wetl Chestr WENNER FORD TRACTOR, INC. 215-399-9615 SUPPLY, INC. 717-966-3114 New Berlmville Fleming ion YORK TRACTOR, ± Clinton INC. PONIATOWSKI 717-764-1094 BROS. EQUIP. CO. INC. 908-735-2149 215-367-2169 MARYLAND Hanrtlown ARNETT’S GARAGE 301-733-0515 NEW JERSEY York found that when emu oil is used on bums there is little or no scarring. “Sometimes I feel like I’m sell ing snake oil,” Carol said in refer ence to the reputation of snake oil being sold as a cure-all, “but emu oil really works.” Carol declines to say how much an emu costs since prices vary con siderably depending on genetics and if it is a proven breeder pair. “We call emu the ‘turkey of the New Weigh Of Life LEESPORT (Berks Co.) Want to get into the best shape in 1995 and for life? Penn State Cooperative Extension of Berks County will offer “My New Weigh of Life,” a 12-week Penn State weight loss program to be held at the Agriculture Center beginning Tuesday, January 10. You should be able to lose 1 1/2 to 2 pounds Members of the Berks County society of Farm Women Group #6 held their November meeting in the home of Marian Gehais. It was crafts night. The crafts items made were given to residents at Berks Heim for Christ mas. Plans were finalized to serve refreshments at a sale. The group will be making five cen terpieces for the State Farm Women Conven tion January 9, at the Farm Show. Dabby the clown entertained the mem bers, husbands, and guest at their Christmas Party held at Manny’s Family Restaurant, Dec. 2. Christmas gifts were exchanged by the members. The January 1995 meeting will be held in the home of Dorothy Wagner, Hunter Road. Oley at 7:30. J3LJ 1 CLOSED SUNDAYS, KEY/ YEAR. EASTER MONDAY, ASCENSION DAY, WHIT MONDAY, OCT, 11. 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Classes will be held each Tues day from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $55 for the entire pro gram. Space is limited, so if you’re interested please contact Penn State Cooperative Extension at (610) 378-1327. *Tarm‘Women Societies Berks Society 6 *
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