NISBET (Lycoming Co.) Lycoming County Dairy Princess Program held its 25th reunion re cently. This was held at the Nis bet Volunteer Fire Hall. The co ronation started with a puppet show written by Donnica Greider and performed by Danna McClain and Vanessa Greider. The skit demonstrated the im portance of milk. The dairy industry will be rep resented by dairy maids, Sara Ulrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ulrich, Montgomery; Sarah Shutts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Shutts, Jersey Shore; Donnica Greider and Vanessa Greider, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Greider, Lin den; Rebecca Ulmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ulmer, Lin den; Danna McClain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott McClain, Cogan Station; and Lora Fry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rod Fry, Trout Run; were crowned by Pennsylvania State Alternate Dairy Princess, Becky Kilgore. Each girl gave a short speech about their families, activities, and why they wanted to be a dairy maid. Financial Calculators Show Benefits Of Saving FLEMINGTON, N.J. Sever al cardboard “slide “rule” type calculators are available that, de spite their apparent simplicity, provide a large amount of de tailed information about the growth of savings over time. The principle behind them is that, even small amounts of money, especially if placed in tax-deferred savings vehicles (e.g., 401(k)s and IRAs), will gqqw ,to significant sums oven time. The large New York pension firm TIAA-CREF (800-842-2733) developed a slide Power Washing Painting - Sandblasting Specializing In Farm Buildings, Fences, Rooft Feed Mills, Etc . Aerial Equipment AMOS FISH 5269PaesRd., New Holland, PA 17! 717-354-9856 717-951-2527 Mol Dairy Maids To Represent Lycoming Dairy Industry Representing the Lycoming County dairy industry, from left, are Rebecca Ulmer, Lora Fry, Sarah Shults, Sara Ulrich, Danna McClain, Vanessa Greider, and Donni ca Greider. After the crowning of the new dairy maids, former princesses, alternates, and committee mem bers were recognized. The origi nal committee members were presented with a painted milk rule, called “Tax Savings Calcu lator.” The calculator shows the monthly tax savings available for various amounts contributed monthly to tax-deferred plans (e.g., 401(k)s). The tax savings is calculated by multiplying the amount saved by a person’s mar ginal tax bracket. On the flip side of the TIAA CREF slide rule is another set of tables called “Compound Inter est Calculator.” >This calculator shows how much an investor can accumulate by making various monthly contributions that earn various rates of interest over 557 bile bucket commemorating the 25th Reunion. The evening ended with an ice cream social. Booking can be arranged by calling Wanda Derr at (570) 323-4949. specified periods of time. Obvi ously, the longer one saves, and the more they earn on their money, the more they’ll accumu late. Another helpful slide rule is the “401(k) Booster Calculator” from Advantage Publications (800-323-6809). This calculator shows what investing just one percent more of your pay will grow to in a tax-deferred savings plan. For example, one percent of a $30,000 salary is $3OO. For a 40-year old, an extra $3OO con tributed each year to a 401(k) plan would grow to $33,835. Yr 1 / —S CLOSED SUNDAYS, NEW YEAR, EASTER MONDAY, ASCENSION DAY, WHTT MONDAY, OCT. 11, THANKSGIVING, fllimHl CHRISTMAS & DECEMBER 26TH FISHER’S FURNFTIJRE, INC. NEW AND USED FURMTURE USED COAL & WOOD HEATERS COUNTRY FURNITURE & ANTIQUES BUS. HRS. BOX 57 MON.-THURS. 8S 1129GEORGETOWNRD. SAT. 8-12 BART, PA 17503 T" ask *2’ nil protection if necessary. Paulownia trees like full sun. More in depth information can be obtained from the American Paulownia Association of which Vertis is a member. Write to the association at 16345 Mt. Tabor Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21740. Thanks to a reader who writes that they have Paulo wina trees with small seedlings sprouting up along buildings and walks. These are available for trans planting if Charlotte would like to try it. Write to the Shirks at 300 Forest Hill Rd., Leola, PA 17540. ANSWER For the reader who wanted good used bicycles, Lawrence Schoenly, Barto, has some to sell. Call him at (610) 845-2779. Also Vernon Miller, Her shey, has some to sell. Call him at (717) 533-9725. ANSWER Samuel Skokut, Ruffs Dale, writes that an article stated that red clover tea can boost immuni ty and ward off hay fever attacks. He wanted to knoW how to make his own tea. Thanks to Anne Wiegle of Springhill Farm for e-maiiing the following information. To make an infusion, use hot water, not boiling. Steep 2 teaspoons flowering tops in a half cup water for 10 minutes. Take 1 to IV2 cups a day, with or without honey, a mouthful at a time. Red clover tea is a diuretic, expectorant that has been popular as European Folk medicine. The tea made from flowering tops is believed to stimulate liver and gallbladder activity and is taken for constipation and sluggish appetite. Anne said the information in cluded in The Herb Book by John Lust does not men tion using the tea to ward off hay fever, but, she writes, it may work since the liver and gall bladder pu rify the body. ANSWER Stephen A. Lapp, 69 Long Lane, Kirk wood, wanted to know how to dehull oats and spelts. He has a mill to crimp them for oatmeal but doesn’t know how to get rid of the hulls. Thanks to Anne Wie gle, Pottstown, who writes that the best way to learn how to dehull oats and spelts is to attend the Old Thresherman’s Reunion, which is held in August a Kin zers, Pa. She believes to winnow grain, pick a breezy day, spread out a tarp and put the flailed grain on it. Use a plastic grain scoop shovel to toss it into the air. The wind will blow away the chaff, and the grain will fall back down onto the tarp. >* V Gowtown Rodeo i Gowtown , NJ. 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