HOWARD (Centre Co.) When Lindsie Bennett and Adam Britcher are together, the longtime friends admit to being able to make the other one laugh. That’s one of the benefits of friendship. But the laughter ends when asked why they wanted to be the 1998-99 Youth Ambassadors for the Pennsylvania State Grange. “I’ve always wanted to do this,” Britcher, the son of Paul Jr. and Deb Britcher of Newport, said. “I really enjoyed being the Junior Grange Prince and that was the main motivation in trying to be come the male youth ambassa dor.” Bennett has an even more per sonal reason to be youth ambassa dor. She is dedicating the coming year of her ambassadorship to her father, who was recently killed in an automobile accident “I told my father before the ac cident that I was going to go for it,” Bennett said, her voice crack ing with overwhelming emotion. “He knew how much this means to Where's your mustache? “ Grange Youth Ambassadors Take Responsibility Seriously me and I know he is up there watching over me.” With both hailing from Perry County Britcher is a member of Community #1767 while Bennett belongs to Perry Valley #lBO4 their friendship has grown during this difficult time. “Many Grangers have been there for me,” Bennett, the daugh ter of Edith Lesh and the late Don ald Bennett, said. “These people are family to me and we’re all very close.” “We’re all friends and we all spend time together, so we’ll con tinue to be there for her,” the 17-year-old Britcher, a senior this fall at Newport High School, said. Now, as these Grangers recover from this tragedy, the coming year brings a promise of fun times, with plenty of laughter, as they represent the youth program at various State, Subordinate and Pomona Grange functions. Some highlights of their duties include attending the 1998 State Convention in Crawford County, the 1999 Pennsylvania Farm MILK TW 1 All-Plant LIQUID PLANT FOOD 9-18-9 PLUS OTHERS' • Contains 100% white ortho phosphoric acid. Made in USA. £ • Non-corrosive. Won’t settle \ • Top quality. Excellent service } • Newest equipment £ • Financially sound...and growing! ,7 £ Big Demand Requires ! More Distributors! $ CI sell to farmers. \ How do I become your distributor? F □ I’m a farmer, r What’s the price? r Where do I get it? * £ CALL or SEND FOR FACTS: I t Phone: 814-364-1349 \ f- ALL-PLANT LIQUID PUNT FOOD, INC. J A 821 State Rd. 511 N., RFD 3, . i | Ashland, Ohio 44805 j Show, the ’99 Royalty trip and the 1999 National Grange Convention in Portland, Maine. Both ambassadors are active in their respective Granges. Bennett, who is a junior at Ca brini College majoring in Ele mentary and special education, is the Lady Assistant Stewart (L.A.S.) in the Youth Corps, and has served as overseeer, lecturer, steward, assistant steward, L.A.S., gatekeeper. Ceres. Pomona, Flora and on the executive committee in the past Britcher is the temorary assist ant steward in his subordinate grange, and has previously served in all the offices of the Junior Grange. When asked what state office they would run for if given the op portunity, Britcher said he would like to be Master while Bennet said Flora. “I think it would be great to be involved in the policy-making process for the Grange and plan the major events in the Grange,” Britcher said. •I’d hike to be Flora because it is really neat to put on the sixth de gree and demonstrate the beauty of the degree,” Bennett said. “We are one of the few states to still do it” As part of running for youth ambassador, contestants are asked: “What new or innovative promotional ideas/programs/con tests would you recommend or i - - f i * i i create to increase youth participa tion across the state?” Bennett answered that she would create a program where teams from across the state com peted against one another in ritual and drill work. Britcher said he would like to see a Pomona Grange created for youth members. Besides the Grange, they are in volved in other activities as well. Britcher’s hobbies include reading, training race horses, rock hounding (hunting) and throwing shot and discus. Bennett enjoys softball, field hockey, basketball, and being with Recipes, Tips, Hints From Letie (Continued from Page B 12) FRESH BILLED GREEN BEANS 114 pounds fresh green beans 14 cup olive oil V* cup green onions, minced 3 tablespoons fresh dill weed, minced or 1 tablespoon dried 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon cider vinegar Pinch salt Pinch coarsely ground pepper 14 cup radishes, diced 'A cup walnuts, chopped Remove strings from green beans and wash thoroughly. Cut beans into l'/> -inch pieces. Cook green beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling water 6-8 minutes or until just crisp and ten der. Drain beans and set aside to cool. Combine next 10 ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake jar vigorously. Pour over beans and toss well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in radishes and walnuts. (If left set, vinegar will cause radishes to bleed). y Serves 8. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 8, 1998-815 her friends. Other female members of the court and the Grange they repre sentd included; Ashley Campbell, Perry Valley #lBO4, Perry Coun ty; Vickie Gundling, Lakeside #152, Susquehanna County; Ann Kieffer, Marion #1853, Berks County; and Denise “Denny” Zug, Walker #786, Juniata County. Male court members included: Jeff Bishop, Big Knob #2OOB, Beaver County; Nathan Campbell, Perry Valley #lBO4, Perry Coun ty; Paul Elliott, Hookstown #l9BO, Beaver County; William Schlemmer Jr., East New Castle #1536, Lawrence County. 1 cup chopped celery 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup chopped carrot 'A cup chopped sweet pepper, red or green or pimento 1 to 2 cups diced red potatoes with skins left on 4 cups chicken broth or chicken bouillon/water to make this amount 2 cups chopped broccoli or zuc chini pieces (optional) 3 to 4 cups com, cut off cob 3 cups milk Vi cup flour or Clear Jcl 8 to 10-ounces grated four cheese combination or orange American cheese 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Cook celery, onion, potatoes, pepper, and carrot in chicken stock until tender. Add the broccoli and com, cook until tender. Mix the flour or ClearJel and milk. Stir into the vegetable mixture to thicken. Bring to a boil, stirring occasional ly. Stir in the grated or sliced cheese and let stand for cheese to melt. Add the parsley and serve. This reheats well. It may thicken up. If so, add some extra milk to thin if preferred. Eat with whole grain bread and fresh fruit and you’ve got a tasty and healthy lunch. LETIE’S FRESH CORN CHOWDER
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