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Bi6-Lancastar Farming, Saturday, Saptambar 23, 1995 The Freys enjoy relaxing outside where they are surroundi the purebred Angus cattle, which the Freys raise. Family Adds Another Venture (Continued from Pago B 14) ideas to a manufacturer and helped develop it,” Fritz said. The Freys often felt frustrated in trying to provide supplies for the 4-H members because all supply sources were in the West. The need for local livestock sup plies inspired the Freys to begin a mailorder business. The Freys also haul a livestock trailer filled with supplies to sell at fairs and shows. In addition to selling the halters and sheep fitting stand Fritz makes, they purchased a line of private label supplies for cattle, sheep, swine, and horses. “We get to a lot of shows so we always see the most up-to-date techniques used,” Nancy said. One of these is a fluffer comb, which the Freys say are really popular. The Freys offer free engraving so that kids can keep track of their supplies when at shows. The Freys buy in volume from manufacturers and pass on dis counts to 4-H’ers. They try to be as self-sufficent mtm MFG. CORP. 380 SERIES PORTABLE ELEVATORS A versatile, economical elevator for bales and Ear Corn. WELL BALANCED, RUGGEDLY BUILT FOR MANY YEARS OF TROUBLE-FREE I SERVICE I as possible (n keep overhead low. Nancy runs off catalogues on a copier. The cover is a silhouette of Fritz showing a heifer. Nancy paints the farm name on sheep blankets and Fritz engraves sup plies and sharpens blades. “We sell quality items, not Family Living Day To Be Held October 3 WILLIAMSPORT (Lycoming Co.) “You Deserve to be Pam pered” is the theme for Fall Family Living Day to be held on October 3 at the Grace Methodist Church in South Williamsport. Registration is 9-9:30 a.m. Speakers include Mary Ann Zeidler on Introduction to Herbs and Theirllse in Cosmetics; Karen Makos demonstrating unique kitchen gadgets and time-saving This is A Rugged N Speed :ar Corn, Feeds, or Bales Exhaust Fans Including Efficient Belt Drive Unite With Houelng And Shutter 30”, 36” And 48” by acres of pasture for cheap stuff. If it breaks, we make it right,” Nancy said of the supplies. For more information about Fritz C. Frey Livestock Supply, write to 435 Blackburn Rd., Quar ryville, PA 17566 or call 1-800-399-FREY. cooking ideas; Bobbie Jo Simcox on “Cooking with Herbs; and entertainment by Carl and Opal Schlappie. Registration is $6 payable to Lycoming County Extension and must be postmarked by September 23. Send to Fall Family Living Day/Doris E. Sargent; Lycoming Co. Extension Office, Room 406, Courthouse, 48 W.Third St, Wil liamsport, PA 17701. 125 King Court/ Hollander Rd. New Holland, PA 17557 (717) 354-9611 UTILITY TRAILERS FRT SERIES Available In 5000 Thru 10,000 GVW. Other Models 3000 to 24,000 GVW Alto Available Berks Extension Annual Meeting To Feature Covered Bridges ibpcpobt sn*rir« “We thought we would ccle- Co Lgi a4H •»* Uje history andi charm of fashion show and a report to the b " d « c * "« ht bere . “ community of BerkV County Beric* County and Pennsylvania,” Cooperative Extension’s cduca- R ®“ * aid- _ . TT _ ■ tionalprograms efforts are the fea- Berk® County 4-H Fashion lured highlights of the Berks Revue constants will model their County Cooperative Extension for Curative programs Monday. Oct 16. with doors wd ‘ Ixs Pr®scntcd ’ r . IT * Reservation are requested by im October 10th * A buffct mCal «>"- . Earl Pike, a a ateu sisting of roast turkey, baked ham, .. m Fte j „ cole slaw, fruit salad, applesauce, tn™,n in T!t'c assorted pies, coffee and tea wiU taown m Berks County for his scrve J with cost at SIQ {qt mi SCem ° adults and 57.50 for children Covered bridges' have been olease m^p^tte^ghAebodc Extension, Berks son County, sard Carol Reed, - 7n T ' DA extension volunteer and program ig L-_ . 0 7 0^ 7 chair for the annual meeting 19533 ’ phont (610) 378 ‘ 1327 ' Family Day WEST CHESTER (Chester Co.) —A special day for children and their families is planned for Springton Manor Farm on Satur day. September 30. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the county demon stration farm will feature child ren’s activities, craft and farming demonstrations, agricultural exhi bits, music and games to highlight the fall harvest season. Springton Manor Farm Is on Springton Road, off Route 322, west of Guthriesville. For more information about Family Day, call (610) 942-2450. ks.