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Deb Landis Is New Poultry Ambassador (Continued from Pag* 1) eggs by studying the stacks of information handed to her. Her first official appearance for the industry was at the Solanco Fair on Wednesday. The 17-year-old daughter of Dick and Jean Landis lives in Neffsville. She was bom in Michi gan, lived in Australia for a year, and has been abroad numerous times. A senior at Lancaster Menno nite High, Deb plans to spend her summer on a mission outreach to Africa or Haiti. In the fall, she will study sociology and communica tions at college. Although the spe cific school at this point is not defi afs iji Grinds Finer than Roller Mills. Ask anyone wh< owns one - they’ all well pleased with the results Features • Low initial co • Low maintenance • Low operating cost • Easy serviceability • 360° screen • Reversible Hammers & & screens nite, she leans toward Eastern Col lege in St Davids. Her career goal is to woik overseas in mission work and possibly write. “My parents have been a big influence on me,” Deb said of her interest in missions and her num ber one priority of developing a relationship with God. Deb’s father is a professor for the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. It was his job that brought the family to Lancaster County when Deb was in fourth grade. After finishing the eighth grade. Deb and her family, which includes a brother Nathan, now 19, automatic farm systems HAMMER MILLS for Grinding High Moisture & Manufactured by: automatic farm systems 608 E. Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA 17042 Phone: 717-274-5333 • Compact design • Heavy duty plate magnet • Dust tight enclosure • Removable wear plate • Self locking door latches • Dealer Inquiriee Welcome - spent six weeks in Europe. “It was one of the best summers of my life,” Deb said. It piqued het interest in the French language. Since then. Deb studied high school Firench for three years and continues to take private lessons from a native- French-speaking woman. One summer. Deb spent two weeks in the home of a Paris pen pal. “The biggest shock was that we couldn’t communicate at all in the beginning.’’ she said. Another shock was to have strangers greet her by kissing her on both cheeks. Laocatw Fanwlnfl. Situntoyi B<phwbw ft HM-W As the poultry ambassador, Deb Landis will be a spokes person for the poultry industry to the non-farming community. Deb enjoys cooking and baking After the initial cultural shock, _ "gourmet things,” she said. She Deb was intriqued by the artists, also likes to add a special flair to painters, and street acts that fill the dinner entertaining. Recently, she Paris streets. and a few friends held a small din- Her pen pal reciprocated the vis- ner theater j n which they spoke it by spending a few weeks in French and dressed in full garb by Deb s home. enacting a play by Shakespeare. She was shocked by the Amish She believes that meeting peo lifestye and surprised at how inex- pj e from so many diverse places pensive T-shirts and brand-name was good practice for her new role sneakers cost here compared to her as the poultry ambassador, country,” Deb said. “I’m not quite sure what to This past summer, Deb attended expect as the poultry ambassador, the National Young Leaders Con- but I’m looking forward to the ag ference held at the American Uni- in the classroom sessions,” she versity for 11 days in Washington said. These sessions will require D C. Deb to visit schools around the The conference was attended by county and acquaint the students people from all over the U.S. and with the poultry industry, from other countries. At school, Deb is the student life Deb was surprised to learn how and faculty editor for the year much the students from foreign book, a member of the National countries knew about the workings Honor Society, and a member of a of the U.S. government. Student Bible Study. She particip- This summer Deb also attended ants in school plays and hopes for a a youth convention in Kansas and ro ] e this year, spent a few days in Boston check- She volunteers at the Water ing out colleges with a friend. Street Rescue Misson where she “We also tried escargo and works with the kids program. She squid. It wasn’t too bad tasting if i s also a student leader and plays you got past the idea of eating the piano for the praise band at the snails,” Deb said. Neffsville Mennonite Church. ’ ■ * •> J . 'V:- • - 'f 'We’re proud to be part of a financially sound cooperative. 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