We all leave something of our selves behind when we leave this world. It might be good or bad memories. Some of my ancestors left unpleasant memories for their families, while others are not mentioned without nods of approval. Almost all of them worked hard for a living as they were farmers. Some years were good, and they bought new machinery while others were not, and they had to “tighten their belts.” Many went to market every week to bring in extra money. Some of my relatives grew flowers to sell fresh and dried. They made artificial ones. Some artificial ones were made of crepe paper while others were made of a satin material. One cousin made beautiful girl and boy dolls out of tiny pink socks. These were then embroidered. An elder ly aunt made quilted toy dogs. I Between Lancaster and Coatesville on Route 30 THE MOST COMPLETE STEAM AND GAS SHOW PHONE (717) 442-4249 EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI Bus Groups Welcome • Ample Free Parking • "Trolley" Shuttle Service - TIME OF HARVEST: OCTOBER 12 & 13, 2001 ON DISPLAY AND IN OPERATION • Steam Traction Engines • • Antique Tractors • Threshing Machines • Hit & Miss Gas Engines • Two Steam Railroads • Outstanding Display of Large Gas Engines • Stationary Steam Engine • Museum , • Model Steam & Gas Engmes never thought of myself as cap able of making crafts. But, then I looked around my living room, and I’m surprised. I see four small vases of dried flow ers that I grew. Pillows that I quilted and even an embroidered table cover. There are a number of braided mgs on the floor and a needlepoint chair. I even made a large coffee table in a wood shop course. What you don’t see is in the desk drawers stories that I’ve written. My sister has written many stories too. She also is an artist and has many paintings stored in her house. I’ve been delving into geneal ogy lately and one finds relatives that one would sooner forget. So, whether we leave tangible things behind or just good memories, we will be remembered one way or another. Large Collection of Early Home Appliances Antique Automobiles Stationary Balers Antique Wagons Numerous Craft Displays Large Flea Market Saw Mill and Shmgle Mill Much Much more l Three West Snyder FFA Students Attend Washington Conference WASHINGTON, D.C. Derek Fetterolf, Hannah Etzler, and Phaedra Wray, members of the West Snyder High School FFA Chapter, attended the 2001 Washington Leadership Confer ence, July 10-14. The conference is an activity of the National FFA Organization in cooperation with the U.S. De partment of Education. The con ference’s goals are to build indi vidual leadership and citizenship skills and teach team building. Derek Fetterolf, is son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Fetterolf of Bea vertown, is in the 11th grade and is serving as the 2001-2002 chap ter treasurer. Hannah Etzler, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Etzler of Beavertown, in the 11th grade and is serving as 2001-2002 chapter vice president of student development. Phaedra Wray, the daughter of Larry Wray of McClure and Linda Levanowitz of Middleburg, is a senior and is serving as 2001-2002 chapter president. The week-long program helps FFA members improve their leadership skills and prepare them for leadership roles in their chapters, communities and their future careers. They attend work shop sessions on persuasive com munication, character leadership and building relationships, and participated in discussions on cit izenship. The National FFA Organiza tion coordinates the Washington Leadership Conference, which at tracts participants from all over the country. This summer, more than 2,300 FFA members will at tend one of the conference’s seven week-long sessions. % s 53rd ANNUAL ROUGH AND TUMBLE ENGINEERS THRESHERMAN’S REUNION AUGUST 15,16,17 & 18 2001 FEATURE EXHIBIT CASE &■ related equipment Contact Jerry Myer, 717-442-4249 y b ** ’ Grounds Open 7:00 AM EVENING ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS Starting at 6:30 P.M. From left to right, Carrie Harp, a Washington Leader* ship Conference instructor; Derek Fetterolf, Hannah Etzl er, and Phaedra Wray. Students also increase their un derstanding of the nation’s heri tage with visits to Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, the sights in Washington, D.C Gettysburg Student Competes In Public Speaking Contest Isaac Bucher placed third in the State FFA Senior Division Public Speaking contest con ducted recently at Penn State University with his speech enti tled, “Would You Take the Chance?” To reach state-level competition, Bucher advanced through county, area, and region al competition as well as pres enting his talk at the Battlefield FFA and Gettysburg Area Young Farmers annual banquet held earlier this year at the Adams County Agriculture Center on Old Harrisburg Road. For his ac- ROUGH ★ & TUMBLE MUSEUM OPEN: Friday and Saturday Memorial Day thru Labor Day Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt Memorials and other historic complishments in public speak ing at the state contest, Bucher received a gold medal and $5O cash. Guidelines for the contest call for a six- to eight-minute presen tation. Scoring is based on voice, presence, and power of expres sion. Additionally, the manu script is evaluated for both con tent and grammatical accuracy. A five-minute period follows the speech presentation whereby judges determine the contestants ability to “think on his feet” and demonstrate depth of knowledge in the subject matter being pres ented. IMG LANUtfTOI MORGANTOWN
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