4-H Teens Learn Local Government Teens from four counties learned about the functioning of local government at 4-H Local Government Day in Bloomsburg. The participants were faced with the fictitious situation in which “Green County” faced an immediate need for more subsi dized housing. Local officials and business men have formed a coalition to solve Green County’s problem. They have chosen three sites: the Woodsey Estate (zoned prime residential), Rim fire Farm (zoned prime agricultural), and Old Town Motel (zoned Industrial). All sites IT ALSO CUTS MAN-HOURS. (\C/ INTEREST U /C WAIVER Until Sept. 1,1996 See Dealer Listed Below For Details. HERNLEY’S FARM EQUIPMENT. INC. 2095 S. Market St. Elizabethtown, Pa. 717-367-6867 STOLTZFUS FARM SERVICE, INC. Rts. 10 & 41 Cochranville, Pa. 215-593-2407 ZIMMERMAN’S FARM SERVICE School Road, Rt. 1 Bethel, Pa. 717-933-4114 C. j. WONSIDLER BROS. - Finland Rd.,-Quakertown, PA / 215-536-7523 . Rh. 309 & 100. New Tripoli. PA 610-767-7611 will require the zoning board to conduct a hearing to consider granting special exceptions to allow the kinds of housing con struction being proposed. The youth took the roles of vari ous citizens, taxpayer groups, .school officials and elected offi cials as they explored the pros and cons of each of the proposed sites. They learned the duties of local official and community leaders as well as the correct, process for bringing concerns to the attention of local government bodies. The following 4-H’ers partici pated in the program: Columbia County—Krista Knoebel, Melin da Hill, Amanda Farr, Julie Beish- When you’re doing high-capacity haying, our Hesston 1160 Hydro Swing Mower down to business We built it with a center-pivot design that has all the benefits of a self-propelled without the extra expense. 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Andrea Brockman, Jack Saxton, Mary Saxton, Randy Eby, Maria Eby, Jeff Murphy; Union County— Jason Wolfe, Priscilla Michaels, Jeremy Wolfe, Robot Newman, Ben Messimer. 4-H Shooting Sports Invites New Members With an estimated 200 million firearms in homes in the United States, it’s more important than ever to teach young people about gun and archery safety, because teaching about it saves lives. That’s the primary emphasis in 4-H shooting sports programs. Young people in the program learn to always be aware of people around them when they’re shoot- Conditioner gets ing and to treat every gun or bow as if it is loaded. They also develop good sports manship. By striving to improve their marksmanship, participants also get experience in establishing goals and working toward them. They learn that practicing is the only way to excel. Boys and girls ages 11 and old er arc invited to join the 4-H Archery program that meets at the Montgomery County 4-H Center. The program, under the leadership of volunteer Mike Gottlieb, is starting its fourth season this fall. It will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and meet weekly through the end of April, from 7:15 p.m.-8:30 p.m. All experience levels are invited. All bows, arrows and safety equipment are provided; however, members may also bring their own equipment at the instructor’s discretion. If you intend to bring your own, please bring it to the first meeting so that we can assess'whether or not it can be used on our indoor range. Also, a parent must attend the first meeting with their youngsteer. The cost for this prog ram is $2O for the season and the funds are used to maintain equip ment, as well as provide for med als for each members to partici pate in the year-end tournament. Partial scholarships are availably if needed. right For more information or to register for the 4-H Archery prog rams, please call Helaine Brown, 4-H agent, at (610) 489-4315 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. York County 4-H Meat Bird Roundup The York County Poultry Club held its annual roundup and sale at Rentzel’s Auction Bam on Oct 19. The judge for the event was Herb Jordan, retired poultry spe cialist from Penn State. Fourteen capons, three turkeys, and two toasters were exhibited for evaluation. One of the capons and one of the roasters were exhi bited by Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds is a relatively new area for 4-H which youngsters seven years old may participate, but are not in competition with regular 4-H members. produce ling from Jonathan Werning of York earned‘champion capon honors with his 12.25-pound bird. Carlos R. Lcffler, Inc. of Richland was the high bidder on the champion at $9.50 per pound. The reserve champion capon was exhibited by Heather Bankert of Red Lion and sold to the Ray Hoover Family of Mt. Wolf for $lO per pound. Taking home champion honors with her 28.25 pound turkey was Shanna Daughtery of York. Nan cy Riedel of Dallastown pur chased the champion turkey for $3.50 per pound. Reserve champion turkey went to Jeremy Wilson of New Free dom. The reserve champion sold to Rich’s Bike Shop of Wellsvillc for $3 per pound. Average prices of capons with the champions was $8.21 per pound and without champions $7.95. Average turkey price was $3.33 and for roasters the average was $7.37. swath to Hesston’s unique Mahoning Outdoor Furnaces Cut Your Heating Costs With Our Outdoor Furnace • Standard Model Bums Wood, Coal or f Wood by-products - g • MuW-rjel Model Burns Wood, Coal, Oil yi. ’ or Gas , . |T~T •Coming Catalytic Combustor Option AwaHiM* on all Models JV aptollAHarfar M / BaxaM, ro*i pLK Mt. Pleasant Mills, pa 17853 Adapts to system (7i7)g3M456 Installation A Accessorise Available Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November n, 1995-815 Election of officers was held recently for the Union County Teen Club with the following results: • President: Jason Walfe. • Vice president: Sandra Beck. • Secretary: Kathryn Hockenberry. ■ Treasurer: Priscilla Michael. ■ Social chairman: Ben Messimer. The club meets this third Thurs day of each month in the Union County Courthouse and is open to any teen interested in the 4-H program. The teens entertained at the Recognition Event held Nov. 6 at Kelly Elementary School. Jolene Nunn and Ben Messimer volunteered to work as counselors at the Farm Safety Day Camp held cm Saturday, Oct. 14 at Beaver Springs Fairgrounds. Five teens attended Local Gov ernment Day held at Hotel McGee in Bloomsburg on Oct 19. Those attending were Jason Wolfe, Jeremy Wolfe, Priscilla Michael, Robrt Newman, and Ben Messimer. The Lycoming County 4-H Program held its annual Recogni tion Night on Tuesday, Oct 3. Following a homestyle dinner at the Warrensville Fire Hall, Bill Bower, renowned wildlife colum nist entertained the group \yith a slide presentation on birds. County Friends of 4-H donors woe announced and those present were presented with their certificates. The remainder of the evening was devoted to presenting awards and recognizing some outstanding accomplishments of 4-H leaders and members in the past year. Volunteers completing their first year as leaders were Theresa Beechey, Julie Bittner, Scott Brown, A. Wayde Corbin, Betsy Danneker, Edward Danneker, Julie Day, Janet Ellison, Karen Fry, Connie Funk, Cindy Hans berry, Donna Hensler, Ann Hudak, Michael Hudak, Jerry Irion, John Isaacson, KT Kiel wein, Laura Kiesws, Kathleen Lauchle, Becki Lovell, Murray Lownes, Susan May, Marianne Mulfinger, Tipson O’Donnell, Ginger Palmer, Calvin Phillips 11, Beverly Rupert, Ron Sander, Todd Shoup, Dean Showers, Jr., Dean Showers, Sr., Eric Spring man, Ginny Stavisky, Joe Stroup, Sr. and Debra Temple. Leaders marking five years were Harry Boyer, Cindy DeWire, Greg Girven, Debora Isaacson, Deb Rowles, Charles Shaffer, Bonnie Snyder, Ruth Vandine and Wayne Vandine. Recognized for 10 years of leadership was Lois Beaver. Fifteen-year leaders were Nancy DeWire and Meriann Way. Awarded the Ruby Clover Award for a remarkable 30 years as a 4-H leader was Alice Girven. Recog nized leaders each received a pin and certificate. Receiving a plaque for Meritorious Service to 4-H over the years were Lee and Jerry DeMorat, accepted by their daughter, Christie, in their (Turn to Pago B 16) Union County 4-H • News reporter: Joldne Nunn. Recognition Night
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