BiGrlimcttor Farming, Saturday, March 14, 1998
Elm-Penryn 4-H
Community Club
A meeting of the Elm-Penryn
4-H Community Club was held
at Pleasant View Retirement
Community on Feb. 16 with five
members, one leader, and sever
al parents present.
A discussion of old business
included information about the
County 4-H Benefit Auction and
a newly formed cake decorating
class. Tammy Zikeli, cake deco
rator from Columbia, has offered
to teach cake decorating to any
interested 4-H'er. She is looking
for 4-H'ers to join her in the
Cake Decorating I project class
es which will be held at Pleasant
View Retirement Community on
Thursday evenings beginning in
March. Tammy has competed
successfully in numerous events
for decorators, and will be
encouraging even beginners to
display their creations
New business included the
following items - Heidi Smith
and Elisabeth Stahl volunteered
to give a project demonstration
at the March meeting; members
and project leaders were invited
by various 4-H organizations to
participate in county and state
4-H events; recognition of ser
vice by several Project Leaders
was expressed. Brenda Hershey
(basketry) - 10 years, Karen
Lehman (beginning sewing) - 14
years, and Kervm Martin (rock
etry) - 22+ years.
Community Club members
present discussed plans for an
upcoming community service
project. Members voted on a
beautification project in the
Penn-Elm Lions Club
Community Park.
All Elm-Penryn 4-H
Community Club families are
invited to gather at the park on
Saturday, March 21 from 9-11
a.m. bringing shovels, and wear
ing work clothes as the club will
be helping members of the Lions
Club spread mulch around the
playground. Hot chocolate and
snacks will be provided by the
parents of 4-H club members.
Guest speaker for the meet
ing was Jennifer Witmer, repre
sentative of Longaberger
Baskets, who explained the
making of several types of bas
kets. She lead us in a few games
of basket bingo, answered ques
tions, and read a story about a
basket. Each member received a
coloring paper and a
Longaberger pencil to take
home. The meeting was
adjourned and Elisabeth Stahl
provided the refreshments.
Brad Smith and Jonathan
Hibshman will bring drink and
snacks to the next meeting,
which will be held on Monday,
March 16 at 6:30 p m. at
Pleasant View Retirement
Community, Manheim.
Members of the Elm-Penryn
4-H Community Club are
reminded that they must attend
four community club meetings
and attend/participate in one
service project to complete their
4-H year Members who have
not completed their 4-H year
will not be eligible to enter 4-H
projects in county, regional,
state, etc events Parent partic
ipation and project leader
involvement are expected at 4-H
Community Club meetings and
activities. Future meetings will
be held at 6:30 p.m. on the third
Monday of each month through
June at Pleasant View
Retirement Community.
For more information about
the Elm-Penryn 4-H Comm
unity Club, or to register your
children for any of the projects
offered by the club, contact
Cindy Stahl at (717)664-2055.
4-H Sheep Club
The 4-H Conodoguient 4-H
Sheep Club met recently at the
home of Mark Myers
Sallie Gregory, new 4-H
youth development agent, gave
a presentation on all the differ
ent activities available for 4-H
members
Bylaws were changed to
allow the S' 6 Thursday of the
month for all meetings. The
next meeting will be Thursday,
March 19, at the home of Bille
Jo Zeigler.
23 New 4-H Leaders
The following 23 new 4-H
leaders from communities
around Gloucester County,
received certificates of merit for
completing new leader's orienta
tion: Marion Hume-Darrow,
Mullica Hill; Karen Vienck,
Swedesboro; Donna Grasso,
Mullica Hill; Maryann Zane,
Mickleton; Diana Grasso,
Mullica Hill; Mark Banff,
Pedreictown; Janet Gallagher,
Mullica Hill; Marilyn Blickle,
Clayton; Kathleen Conover,
Westville; Shelly Hill,
Thorofare; Linda Schall,
Westmont; Mike Takacs, Elmer;
Jason Rohdes, Westmont; John
Means, Glassboro; Diane
Alexander, Monroeville; Jackie
Means, Glassboro; Terrance
Ballinger, Manuta; Stephen
Burger, Franklinville; Donna
Grabbe, Mantua; John Sturges,
Williamstown; Tom Deobler,
Pitman; Julia Vettese,
Wenonah; and Barbara Belifuss,
Milmay.
These leaders will teach and
guide 4-H club members
through informal hands-on edu
cational projects from horses
and reptiles to modeling and
spinning.
As part of their orientation
training, the 23 leaders
reviewed county policies, proce
dures, events, and how to run a
quality club. All leaders will be
working with children who
directly benefits from the 4-H
program.
Friend Of 4-H Award
Chester Williams, Penndel,
received the Bucks County
Friend of 4-H Award at the Penn
State Cooperative Extension,
Bucks County, annual dinner
meeting recently.
Williams, a Penn State mas
ter gardener, has given many
hours of community service in
support of the county 4-H pro
gram He has been a member of
the county extension advisory
committee for several years,
where he served a term as pres
ident
Williams is also an active
member of the Middletown
Grange He has served on the
Grange' fair committee for many
years, including several years ns
vice chairman for the annual
fair. He has offered special sup
port to 4-H during the fair,
enabling county youth to partic
ipate in livestock shows, table
top displays, and other fair
activities, he has contributed
untold hours of service at the
fairgrounds in preparation for
the annual event.
Middletown Grange is cele
brating the 50th anniversary of
the fairy this summer. 4-H will
join the grange in the celebra
tion.
For information on 4-H,
please call Penn State
Cooperative Extension, Bucks
County, at (215)345-3283.
4-H Camp Shehaqua
Would you enjoy living in a
beautiful, rustic camp setting
for the summer? The Eastern
Pennsylvania 4-H Camping
Committee, of which Wayne
County is part, is seeking quali
fied applicants for their 4-H
Camp Shehaqua staff.
The eight-week camp is held
at Camp Shehaqua in Hickory
Run State Park near White
Haven. Camp Shehaqua is
accredited by the American
Camping Association.
Paid positions available
include head camp cook, assis
tant cooks, and lifeguard/camp
site manager Applications and
a job description for each posi
tion are available by calling the
Wayne County Extension Office
at (717)253-5970 ext. 239.
4-H Camp Shehaqua staff
will have the opportunity to
work with 4-H youth ages 8-19,
4-H adult volunteers, and Penn
State extension agents. Room
and board for paid camp staff
are provided with the position.
The positions are especially suit
able for college students,
retirees, and others who love the
outdoors and working with
youth.
Hoofs In Clover
The club had a meeting on
Jan. 14 at the Elk Lake High
School lunchroom. The main
topic was ideas for the 1998 club
calendar. Some ideas were
guest speaker/veterinarian to
answer questions about horses,
window display for 4-H
Awareness Week, Personal
Ponies community service pro
ject, clinics at foxglove Farm,
attend tack auction, attend
Open House at Cornell in April,
watch team penning in May, Red
Cross as a community service
project, trail ride in August,
bring canned goods to each
meeting for local food bank.
T.R.O.T 4-H
Finishing the year of 1997,
T.R.O.T. 4-H Club participated
in both the county and club
Christmas and end-of-the-year
banquets. At both banquets, the
4-H members received certifi
cates and other awards. This
banquet was held at the Old
Center Church Social Hall on
Dec. 13, 1997.
In January, a meeting was
held at Brecknock Elementary
School. A highlight of January
was the Club Auction at
Bethany Mennonite Church on
Jan. 31. All members obtained
goods either for themselves or
for their horses. Leroy Horst
was auctioneer.
For more information on our
next meeting, call Naomi
Weaver at (717)484-0225
4-H Helps Sick, Injured
Animals
Members of the Delaware
County 4-H Veterinary Science
Club are collecting used linens
for the University of Pennsyl
vania New Bolton Center near
Kennett Square.
The world-renowned center
has extensive facilities for the
diagnosis and treatment of hors
es and other large animals. The
linens will be used for the care of
critically ill baby horses in the
Equine Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit. Members are collecting
towels, pillows, pillowcases,
blankets, and fitted twin sheets.
Items may be dropped off
before April 1 at the Garrett
Williamson 4-H Farm at 395
Delaware County 4-H Veterinary Science Club members
are starting to collect old linens to be used for critically ill
baby horses at New Bolten Center. Pictured are, from left,
Amy and Andrew Christinzio of Media, Erin Yoder of
Newtown Square, and Katie Magliochetti and Beverly
Menghetti of Middletown Township.
Adams 4-H Buyers
Members Honored
GETTYSBURG (Adams Co.)
- The Adams County 4-H Beef
Club recently held their annual
Buyer's Appreciation Banquet
with 110 in attendance. The
1997 beef sale buyers were
guests of club members, leaders,
and their families at the
Gettysburg Fire Hall.
The evening began with 4-H
Beef Club president, Ashley
Stine, East Berlin, welcoming
the group. 4-H and American
Pledges were led by 4-H Beef
Club secretary, Cami Topper,
and treasurer, Chris Jeffcoat.
Each 4-H member introduced
their buyer(s) after the meal.
Buyers received a 4-H mug and
color picture of the 4-H member,
steer, and buyer taken at the
beef sale. The buyers for the
cake and clock were also hon
ored.
Beef club members received
their project book awards from
4-H Beef Club leader, Charles
Sherman and Adams County 4-
H Agent, Darlene Resh. The
Glen Boyer Memorial Award,
recognizing member completing
junior recognition forms in the
beef categoiy, was presented to
bert Martin, Orrtanna.
The first annual ben Stine'
Memorial Award, recognized a 4-
H Beef Club member for their
involvement in the entire 4-H
program and 4-H Beef Club.
Chris Jeffcoat, Littlestown, was
the recipient receiving a $5OO
savings bond
The club recognized two first
year members with plaques:
Marsha Bailey, Gettysburg, and
Andy Bosley, Orrtanna.
4-H Beef Club leaders were
introduced by vice president,
Chris Sevmore, York Springs
Leaders are Charles Sherman,
Karol Sherman, James Boyer,
Deb Fhckmger, Amy Godfrey,
Deb Jeffcoat, Robert Martin,
Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown
Square or at the Delaware
County Cooperative Extension
Office, 20 Paper Mill Road,
Springfield.
Membership in the 4-H
Veterinary Science Club is open
to boys and girls between 10 and
18 who have an interest in ani
mals. The club meets the second
Thursday of the month at 7:30
p.m. at the 4-H Farm
Educational Center. Meetings
consist of presentations, work
books, discussion and field trips.
New members are welcome. The
club also welcomes guest lectur
ers and educational animal
demonstrations. For more infor
mation, call Bonnie Magliochetti
at (610)566-1011.
and Roger Stine.
The evening program includ
ed remarks offered by Tom
Woerner, Moss's Steak and Sea
House, and a slide show featur
ing photos of past and present 4-
H Beef Club members, present
ed by Ashley Stine and the ban
quet committee.
The Adams County 4-H Beef
Club thanks the following busi
nesses and individuals for their
generous support at the 1997
sale: G.S. Communications, Inc.;
Moss's Steak & Sea House;
Weikert’s Meat Market; Wamp
ler Foods; Bailey's Firewood &
Logging; Bucher's Meats;
Reichart’s Slaughter Shop; John
Drum; Jo-Bo Holstein; Hoke
Mills Inc.; Dave Jeffcoat,
General Contractor; Hughes
Meats; Donald Stine; Douglas
Miller Construction; Triple L
Farms; J.F. Waybrant & Sons,
Inc.; Adleblute Inc.; KC Acres;
James & Joanne Boyer; John
Hess Holstein; Syndicate; Byron
Waggoner; Hickory Bridge
Farm; Autumn Valley Angus;
and Harry Bachman, Auction
eer.
Progressive Clovers
4-H Club
The monthly meeting of the
Progressive Clovers 4-H Club
was held on February 9, at
Baust Parish House in Tyrone,
Maryland.
Guest speaker for February
was Jeff Williams, who showed a
slide presentation and talked
about photography. He is an art
teacher at Northwest Middle
School He worked with 4-H’ers
on their photography projects
Demonstrations given at the
February meeting was by Kevin
Ridmger on "How to Make a
Valentine Puppy Card Holdci
and by Kelly Swartzbaugh on
"How to Make Rice Crispy
Treats."