On Being a Farm Wife (and other hazards) Joyce Bupp Bad news bombards us every day. The first five minutes of near ly every local and national tele vision newscast covers a rash of horrendous crimes and embar rassing scandals. Radio, the same. Likewise, too often our newspapers. The stuff once common to only distant places. Now, commonplace right in our own back yards. Where are our heroes? Our role models? Within a few-day span last week, several heroes brushed my life. And reminded me of how many heroes - spoken and unspoken - we interact with all the time. Probably often not even realizing it. One was an obvious one, an Olympic gold medalist who spoke to an industry meeting we attended. A young man who lost his father when he was just a teenager, he went on to win Olympic gold in the summer r UIKUWTIED FREIGHT CO. iUQUIMTIOII SdlES!^ ifai ™ a,n S™B,i? SEOI ' T ROM-TOP COMPUTER,— fSjjM «..S T sW«| DESK CLOSEOUT \MwMSk OUR t _ _ _ Cherry Finish - Brass Fixtures h ——L p6^s^|r , PRICE ? |69.QS Reg. Retail $1649.95 Nl a 1 I J J I Our Reg. Price $709.95 r'~ CLOSEOUT PRICE $ 649.95 J * rm SWIVEL ROCKER fie . v _z::;.z =~ OTTOMAN - MATTRESS BLOWOUT fSSuSfap ; K*gWE3 Pc. Mattress Set King Only Comes in a variety of colors ‘ Made (or Large Hotel Chain Reg Retail $l,OOO Reg Retail $329 95 ; <rWyV\ Q ur Price *249.95 *°j*9Q QB King Mattress Only 1 Manufacturer Closed Local Factory Rag. Retail SS9S 95 Ollf PIiCC * 1 29.95 UNBELIEVABLE PRICESI Sold As Is SOFA & LOVESEAT CLOSEOUT t==z==d Fairview Arbor Green T BEDROOM CLOSEOUT itTrTVi in! EsRKsB thisii .nlOl I- 1 Brass Fixtures | I' | Beautiful Bedroom Suite CLOSEOUT PRICE 1 oS«S T sraSef Reg Ret CASH PRICE « b B a-k b Cash Price $739 95 " *595-95 II ! BEDROOM CLOSEOUT * Arm., Dresser, Mirror, Nightstsnd, t I Headboard. Get 2nd Nightstsnd .jAsayniraßDlßl FREE WHILE THEY LAST i *369.04 , 4 DRAWER CHEST . Pine Finish and Brass Hardware 1 Reg Ret $149 95 . OUR CASH PRICE I $69 95 *39.04 games hosted in Atlanta a few years ago. After a replay of a video for the audience of a tearful medal awards ceremony and our American flag being raised, there were few dry eyes in a roomful of dairy producers. Men and women. Surely, this is a hero and role model for us all, and especially for our young peo ple. A second role model had addressed the same group less than a day earlier. This teen cattle breeder presented an award-winning speech focusing on "doctoring" cows in order to win in show competition. On how he had eagerly looked for ward to participating in a large cattle show with some of the "big," well-known breeders and exhibitors. And on the eye-open ing experience of realizing that a few of those exhibitors (and I believe it is only a few) use high ly-questionable practices to Reg.Ratail $1899.95 WITH COUPON TWIN/DOUBLE , FUTON BUNK BED Trailer Load • Dealer Refusal with 1 8' Futon Mattress I Red - Black - White . Reg Ret $899 95 1 Reg Low Pnce | ahm $279.95 ' 810 SELECTION OP WOOD » METAL BUNK BEDS 3019 Hsmpland Rosd, Lancssf r 397-6241 S' Wo ara a flva otoro chain not affiliated with any othar otoraa Stores tn LANCASTER • YORK • CARLISLE. PA LANCASTER STORE HOURS Mon -Frl 0-9 • Sat *•« • Sun Noon-5 • No Rotund* m * No Eachang** For purchaoo* with a chock, hrlng FINANCING • No Eachango* driver* Ueonoo and phono numOor* AVAILABLE mm c*oh A Carry . make their animal look just right. A blue ribbon, ostensibly, at any price. He challenged a roomful of adult leaders to pursue steps to correct such cheating. That is a hero. That is a role model. Often, others among our heroes and role models don't get any public recognition. Within yet a few days more, we attended another event fea turing a quiet hero. A dairy pro ducer and long-time friend. Honored by children upon retirement from milking cows. After having kept her farm and herd together through the deaths of two husbands over several decades and battling with one through to the end of an extended bout with cancer. No gold medals nor awards ceremony. Not even a speaking opportunity. But, surely a role model for others for her determi nation, endurance and hard work, day after day. Not really any different than training to be an award-winning athlete - showing up, day after day, and working hard. How often do we hear or read about ordinary heroes? The ugly stuff is what too often com mands the headlines. And isn't - sadly - likely to change, given human nature. Good news bombards us every day. But it’s too often overwhelmed by the obnoxious, shock stuff. Maybe good news just needs a better press agent. Dairy Farmers Launch Largest-Ever Cheese Promo PITTSBURGH (Allegheny Co) - Dairy farmer-funded pro motion organizations have launched the largest-ever cheese advertising and promotion cam paign funded by America's dairy farmers. The new campaign kicks off this month. "This exciting plan repre sents a new era for the indus try," says Cindy Weimer, spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, which includes dairy farmers in 33 counties in west ern and north-central Pennsylvania. "Research stud ies indicate there is stronger than ever consumer demand for cheese and cheese products. This new promotional campaign is designed to tap that interest to increase cheese consumption from the current 28.6 pounds per person annually to 31 pounds per person by the year 2000," Weimer says. By developing a coordinated $lBl million marketing partner ship between dairy farmer and dairy processor organizations (Milk Processor Education Program) to promote fluid milk, B&M FISHER S PAINTING 6c FISHER’S PAINT OUTLET STORE . QUALITY paints @ REASONABLE prices m ALL TYPES OF INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING ■ SANDBLASTING ■ ROOF COATING ■ RESTORATION & WATERPROOFING ON STONE & BRICK BUILDINGS HOUSES - BARNS - FENCES - FACTORIES - ETC. Specialists In Sand Blasting/Spray Painting Farm Buildings, Feed Mills, Roofs, Tanks, Etc. With Aerial Equipment 4056 A Newport Rd., Klnzers, PA 17535 717-768-3239 On Rt. 772 Across From Peauea Valiev School 'Brush, BffCC Or Spray ■ Weft Do It Zither Way Tor jobs Large Or Small ■ Our (Men Wil' Do It Sift Feel Great! Lose Weight! 1 lost 52 lbs on NEW IMAGE PRODUCTS Everyone I knew wanted to try the products so I became a distributor I am a single Mom and really needed an extra income My first check from the company was 07 and last months check was over $5,000 The products have helped my diabetis, depression, arthntis, migraine headaches, vancose veins, high blood pressure, cholesterol, fibromyalgia, high before triglycerides, also my twin boys with bronchitis, asthma and A 0 D Nil does not make any health claims this is stnctly personal testimonies ol product users All Herbs Plus One Mineral! The ingredients are all safe and natural Gum Karaya ' JSjC Amencan Desert Herb, Guarana Korean Ginseng, Bee Pollen White Yellow Bark '* mc (Wiedewmds), Bladder-wrack S m (Fungus Vesticulosis), Golu Koia Licence Root, Relsht New Image ■ Plus Mushroom Astragalus Ginger ® Root Rehmannia Root and $29.95 One Month’s Supply Chromium Piconate (300 Dorics great on weight loss, cholesterol, high K. low blood pressure >iTlhnlispain suturproblems.\ancosc\eih<;.andmanv manvmore 1 lakm once a day) V No F drugs lbcmlcals or prewallvcs -| ' | | Your Independent Distributor Is; Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 7,1998-B7 more diary farmer dollars are available to promote cheese. In fact, farmer-funded national cheese spending increased by more than 40 percent over 1997 funding levels Weimer says the cornerstone of the cheese campaign is the new national advertising cam paign that touches the hearts and the taste buds of consumers, with the tagline "Behold the power of Cheese.™" marketing efforts are targeted to two key consumer segments with the greatest long-term growth potential, cheese "cravers" and "enhancers," which currently account for 44 percent of all at home cheese consumption. The humorous television ads feature people who demonstrate that they will go to nearly any length to get their hands on cheese. In doing so, they show their appreciation for their love of cheese in sometimes uncon ventional ways to cleverly illus trate "the power of cheese." The new cheese campaign also includes print advertising, retail promotion, public relations and foodservice marketing efforts. No Diet - No Exercise No Skipping Meals Big Energy Response Lose Pounds & Inches sjvstT\ i ~ /^nmT\ I TABLETS A | HIGH 1 I AT J I ENERGY I Wakfas/ \^ource/ Gerald & Margie Jones #75 Good) ear Rd. Carlisle, PA 17015 717-776-7806 Toll Free-888-788-5572 To Order Call or Write }t after Joy Morris 2U
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers