BIS-UncMter Farming, Saturday, S*pt*mb«r 9, 1995 GAY BROWNLEE Somerset Co. Correspondent MEYERSDALE (Somerset Co.) When she became the “Fairest of the (Somerset County) Fair” Christy Croner, unlike her predecessor, was spared the ordeal of promenading through sawdust chips in a gorgeous gown and heels. For the first time in recent his tory the contest was held where it was planned to be on the stage in front of the grandstand, instead of inside the exhibitor’s arena where a torrential, last minute washout sent frustrated coordina tors scrambling to execute their only alternative. Christy, first alternate Erica Walker, and other fair queen con testants, Corby Svonavec, Angela Yingling, Heidi McKenzie and Cherie Green, were interviewed by Grandpa Cratchet of the fair pup pet show. The elderly gentleman drove his flashy red wagon right up on the stage via a convenient ramp, then performed his ceremonial duties without ever exiting the vehicle. Mysterious, indeed, but highly entertaining. Christy had to be almost every where at once after winning her crown. After all, the duties of a fan queen require her to be seen at as many events as possible. “It’s lots of fun,” she said a few days later. ‘There is lots to do and see and lots of places to be at once,” she laughed, adding, “and many people to meet.” Children caught her fancy, of course. She noticed how little girls were very admiring and didn’t hesitate to approach her. All of them want to be a fair queen some Apple Dumpling Festival To Benefit Ephrata Cloister EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) The Ephrata Cloister Associates will hold the 15th annual Apple Dumpling Festival on the grounds of the Ephrata Cloister on Satur day, October 7. In addition to homemade apple dumplings, this fundraiser will of fer hot dogs, beef vegetable soup, and a variety of beverages. All of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the “Back to the Cloister Fund” that is used to pur chase original Cloister artifacts for the permanent collections in the museum. While on the grounds, visitors are encouraged to tour the museum and the rare historic Be Pauline Hartman, Oley, was hostess to the Berks County Socie ty of Farm Women Group 1 for its August meeting. President Evelyn Heacock presided at the meeting. The group was pleased to hear Pat ricia Beggs speak on the subject “Eating to Win.” She is a regis tered dietician and is employed at Somerset Fair Selects Fair Queen, receive the Century Farni plaque from Kenneth Mowry. Region 5 director of the Altoona office of the Pennsylvania Dept, of Agriculture. The Somerset County Farm has been In the Baer family since 1895. Mowry said there are 61 Cen tury Farms In the state. The ceremony took place during the Somerset County Fair held recently in Meyersdale. day. Little boys, as well, were fasci nated, but Christy observed their shyness and reserve. Mostly, they would trail along behind her and say nothing. An active 4-H’er of nine years, Christy belongs to two clubs. With Milksquirts she’s done sewing projects and been a winner in the leadline competition. buildings. Founded in 1732 by a German pietist mystic named Conrad Beis sel, the Ephrata Cloister today re tains perhaps the largest collection of Germanic medieval-style build ings constructed out of log and half-timber to be found anywhere in North America. The celibate or ders who lived here between 1732 and 1813 practiced an austere life style of self-discipline that empha sized spiritual rather than material goals. Married householder fami lies who lived within a five-mile radius also contributed to the com munity’s economy and later incor- Dorated as the German Seventh the Lutheran Home at Topton. Plans were made at the meeting to operate the refreshment stand at the farm sale of Warren and Joan Haas, Douglassville, on Septem ber 9. Group 1 also enjoyed their annual summer picnic which was held at Levengood’s Grove, Douglassville. Century Farm R With the Valley 4-H Club, she has gone into riflery and shotgun and is now a marksman. She’s the daughter of Norman and Carol Croner and a junior at the Berlin-Brothersvalley High School, active in student council, SADD, Spanish Club and several sports. She’s a member of the Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Berlin. Day Baptist Church. The site was acquired by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1941 and is today administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commis sion. The Ephrata Cloister is located at the intersection of Route 272 and Route 322 in Ephrata. Indivi duals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommoda tion should call (717) 733-6600 or 733-4811 in advance to discuss their neerk Berks Executive Board The Berks County Farm Wom en Executive Board met on August 28 at the home of Presi dent Wendy Lingle for a covered dish picnic. There were 21 mem bers in attendance. The meeting was called to order and the devo tions were led by Betsy Sattazahn from Group #5. State President Dorothy Striek er reported that the state board meets on September 7, and Berks County will be responsible for the Memorial Service at the State Convention in January. Janet Schlegel reported agri business brochures are printed and she will have some for the County Convention. The brochure con tains all the statistics on agricul ture in Berks County. The Farm City Banquet will be held at the Riveredge Restaurant on Novem- Somerset County 1995 Fair Queen Christy Croner, left of Berlin, stands with first alternate Erica Walker, Berlin. Samuel Poorbaugh, right, and wife Anna, center, from Glencoe, Somerset County receive the Century Farm plaque from Kenneth Mowry, Region 5 director of the Pen nsylvania Dept, of Agriculture in Altoona. The presentation is made at the Somerset County Fair in Meyersdale. The Burbach Farm has been In the family since 1789. ber 2. President Lingle informed us there will be a ‘Teddy Bear” pic nic at Berks Heim on September 9, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and volun teers are needed to run the ham burger and sausage stands. Berks Heim bingo will be at 7 p.m. on November 2 at the Annex. Each group is to bring an angel food cake and prizes. The Reading Fair will be held at the Kutztown Fair grounds from September 25 - 30. Chairperson of the convention committee, Dorothy Lutz, report ed the cost per ticket this year is $l2 and the menu is ham and stuffed chicken breast. She will need the total number of people coming by September 30. The next board meeting will be held on November 6 at the Berks County Ag. Center. Berks Society 3 Group 3 of the Berks County Society of Farm Women held a family picnic at the home of Jean ette Miller, Barto, in July. Roll call was to name one’s favorite picnic food. Frances Moyer was accepted as a new member. Members and friends of Group 3 visited and toured the Peter Wentz Homestead in August. Lunch followed at the Trolley Stop Restaurant in Skippack. The Berks County Society of Farm Women Convention will be held on Saturday. October 7, at the Agricultural Center. Cost is $l2. The next meeting will be held on September 26 at the home of Wendy Shane, Sweinhart Road, Boyertown. The topic for the eve ning will be “Getting Your Affairs in Order.”
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