AB-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, February 17,2001
“I Cannot Tell a Lie. .
As any American schoolchild might tell you, George
Washington chopped down a cherry tree, then admit
ted his wrongdoing by saying to his father, “I cannot
tell a lie." Except that he didn’t say it Not only did he
not say that, he didn’t even chop down the tree. One of
Washington’s biographers made up the story, hoping to
demonstrate Washington’s honesty The „
cherry tree tale is not the only myth about
Washington. Those wooden dentures 9
They weren’t made of wood. Worse, they
were made of cow’s teeth, human teeth,
and elephant ivory, all embedded in a
foundation of lead And lest you think
that Washington threw a silver dollar
across the Potomac, keep in mind that there
were no silver dollars when he was young. Not to
mention that the Potomac is over a mile wide
He is the purest figure in history.
-English statesman William E Gladstone (1809-1898)
tefemng to George Washington
(3- To help curb your appetite, drink fennel tea or chew
fennel seeds.
No-Lie Cherry Pie
Pastry for 2 crusts
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 tablespoons tapioca
1/8 teaapoon salt
1/2 cup cherry juice (from can)
2 cups canned sour red cher
ries (drained)
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter
crust and seal edges, cutting
vents Bake for 10 minutes,
then reduce heat to 400°F
repare pastry. Pre- bake a half hour,
heat oven to 475°F. cru s 'lS cns P an d
Blend sugar, tapio- .jH filling is bubbling,
ca, and salt, then add Cool and serve,
cherries and let stand Make*6toBdice*.
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while you roll out the
dough. Line bottom of 9"
pie pan with one crust, fill
with cherry mixture, sprin
kle with cinnamon, then dot
with butter. Cover with top
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IT’S APPROVED!!
VECTOR TOBACCO GROWERS
USDA and PA Dept, of Ag have approved the
growing of Vector tobacco in Pennsylvania!
FOR THOSE OF YOU STILL WAITING TO MAKE A DECISION, IT IS STILL
POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO SIGN A CONTRACT, SIGN UP NOW WHILE
YOU STILL HAVE THE CHANCE - LAST FEW DAYS!!
These are the options Vector tobacco growers receive for the 2001
growing season:
• Guaranteed $1.50 pound for all grades grown ot VT Tobacco,
deductions made for 20% + moisture
• Plants are furnished FREE and delivered to your farm, a savings of over
$2OO AC
• Vector would still like to add another 1000 acres in PA
• One year contract with the growers option for two more years
• Growers have opportunity to get in the ground floor with this exciting new idea
• Local, centrally located receiving stations
• A modified tobacco plant to be made into “nicotine free” cigarettes
• No modified tobacco shall be grown within 1320 feet of any other tobacco variety. IF YOU
THINK YOU MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS FOOTAGE, WE NEED TO
MEASURE IT!
• Our growers can be proud that they are taking part in something that’s positive, while still
having the opportunity to make a good living raising one of the best cash crops available.
• Growers have been asking for a direct market to cigarette manufacturers
• Call for a packet with information about this new venture
For More Information And To Sign A Vector Contract:
• Mon.-Fn. 9-4 p.m Trileaf Tobacco Receiving Station, Larry Weaver Farm, 641 Spruce Rd„
New Holland
• A rep will come to your farm
ATTENTION 41 GROWERS:
PM or new crop, hanging or baled - call Trileaf before you sell
Working with Vector is your local tobacco company:
W nr* ? 1 iT 641 Spruce Rd„ New Holland, PA 17557
r JLrliCflljL 717/351-9221
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