816-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 15, 2001 Y ask h ou This column is for read ers who have questions but don’t know who to ask for answers. “You Ask-You Answer” is for non-cooking ques tions. When a reader sends in a question, it will be printed in the paper. Read ers who know the answer are asked to respond by mailing the answer, which will then be printed in the paper. Questions and Answers to this column should be addressed to You Ask—You Answer, Lancaster Farm ing, P.O. Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522. Attention: Lou Ann Good. Or, you may e-mail ques tions and answers to Igoo d.eph@lnpnews.com Please clarify what ques tion you are answering when responding. Do not send a self-ad dressed, stamped envelope for a reply. If we receive the answer, we will publish it as soon as possible. Please include your phone number because we some times need to contact the person to clarify details. We will not publish your phone number unless you request it. QUESTION - Len Zalepa wants to know where to find an individual or com pany in the Lancaster area that sells horsedrawn wag ons. QUESTION - A reader has a problem with their rabbits not pulling fur to prepare a nest to have their young. Anyone know what causes this “unmotherly” behavior? QUESTION - Fred Guth, Freehold, N.J., wants to know how to eradicate or repel groundhogs or wood chucks from his garden and farm without shooting, trapping or using auto ex haust gas. QUESTION - A reader needs a needle for an an tique sewing machine called a Free-Westinghouse electric sewing machine. The needle needed is type CC1221 size 2. The nee dles are about V4-inch shorter than a standard needle. Call (717) 589-7481. QUESTION - A reader wants to know if anyone knows where to find parts for a Rival Qrinder/Chopper (electric). Needed is a cut ter blade model 2100M/I. QUESTION - Kenneth Win, White Hall, Md., is looking for a piece of Guardian Service cookware to complete his mother’s set. The piece is called the kettle oven, which has many uses such as baking and as a water bath can ner. The piece is large with a glass lid, wire racks for baking and lifting jars when canning. The cookware was made during the 1940 s and 19505. QUESTION - Help! S. Martin, Elllottsburg, made a mistake. She wants her old sink cabinet back in her new kitchen. Does anyone sell new metal cabinets or have good condition old ones that are 66-inches long with drawers that hold more than three dish tow els? Call (717) 582-2517. QUESTION - Debbie. Newmanstown, wants to know if anyone has little red bricks for children. She can’t find the bricks in stores anymore. The bricks measure about Vs-inches wide and 1 3 /4-inehes long, and %-inches thick. The sets included some white colored ones. QUESTION - Ronald Kieffer, Hamburg, asks if any of our readers smoke meat or fish with a char coal grill. He has a Webber kettle-type grill, and a lot of hickory nut shells. Could he use the shells for smoking meat? Also, he wants reci pes using hickory nuts and black walnuts. QUESTION - A reader from Denver would like to know how Rosina Martz makes fresh herbal wreaths without using wire, foam, tape, or a base. An article about Rosina ap peared in this paper during the summer, which men tioned Rosina’s skill. QUESTION - Philip Cov alesky, R. 2, Box 87, Dalton, PA 18414, cannot get his Oliver 60 tractor to run without finding a Venturi for a carburetor TSX-120. Anyone able to assist him? QUESTION - Arlene Hughson, 141 Swiss Hill Rd., Jeffersonville, N.Y. 12748, wants to know the value of her collection of many old crochet, knitting, and Woman’s Day maga zines. She is interested in selling. QUESTION - David QUESTION - Barbara Smucker, Quarryville, Randall writes that her writes that he collects any- family is looking for parts thing related to cowboys of for an old farm implement the West. Recently some- called a “Soil Surgeon,” one wrote that they had which was manufactured found a belt among their by Corson Brothers Inc. of father’s items. Smucker is Indianapolis, Ind. The corn interested in purchasing it pany has apparently gone if you contact him at (717) out of business or been ab -786-2946. sorbed by another compa- OUWPPM fidl-Mt.,. " v - Any ln,orma * lon on wiler, Zionsville, wants to know if any owner of a 3226 QT Bush Hog front end loader has trouble with the mounting arms break ing at the welds. QUESTION - Leroy Serventi, Croydon, would like to know of any vege table gardening clubs or groups in Bucks County, Pa., or in Burlington Coun ty, N.J. QUESTION - A reader is looking for the words to a Wilbur Brothers’ song from about 1960 called “Thank God for the U.S.A.” He is also looking for the words to “Black Mountain Light,” a ballad from the same era, about a slave owner who sees a strange light on the mountain while looking for a slave. QUESTION - Nancy Stoltzfus, 444 Little Elk Creek Rd., Lincoln Univer sity, PA 19352, would like to know if and where a new or used Comingware cof feepot can be purchased. She is also looking for a salad spinner. QUESTION - Rosalyn Miller, HC62, Box 660, Hon esdale, PA 18431, wants to purchase a book that ex plains how to spin wool on a spinning Jenny. She also wants to purchase a spin ning Jenny at a fair price. QUESTION iuanne Horst, Chambersburg, woultftlfke to contacEVper son H> specialize* Iti de signing historic farmhouse kitcherts. Uianne believes one such woman was fea tured in Lancaster Farming several years ago. QUESTION - Anna Bryan, Oxford, N.J., wants to know where to find a small salad spinner. She has a larger one but would like a small one. QUESTION - T. Cher rington, 5 Deer Run, Kutz town, PA 19530, is looking for a hay tester hook, which is a harpoon-shaped device used to check hay in the center of the bale. QUESTION - Sandra Lay, Westminster, Md., owns two Arcade wall cof fee grinder bases. She wants to purchase two glass crystal coffee Jars with lids. QUESTION - The Sen sdnig girls, 90 Cuncan Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257-9517, want a pat tern for a double wedding ring crib-sized quilt. They are also looking for a good used accordion. where to obtain replace ment parts or an old Soil Surgeon to buy for parts would be appreciated. QUESTION - Karla Oil ier, 20138 Leitersburg Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21742, would like to find these used patterns and books to purchase: “Kwik- Sew Sewing for Baby,” “Kwik-Sew Sewing for Tod- dlers,” “Kwik-Sew Shirt Pattern 1416,” and other Kwik-Sew or layette pat terns. QUESTION Evelyn 17322,(717)993-2886. Houser Is looking for in- ANSWER - Margaret D., formation about designated 43 Newbury Drive , south months of the year such as ampton NJ 08088-1051 “June I. Dairy Month,” wa £ ted ’ crochet instruc . July is Ice Cream Month,” tions for an oval tablecloth. ‘‘February Is Cherry about 54 , nches by 67 Month,” October Is Cheese __ „ Inches or larger. Thanks to ** t?- 1 who to feature raelpea using vrrlteajhat A| t | e. PepaH foods associatadwlth aach T n, * ,or *J^“ * b °°. l<wlth month. Her e-mail address lor dmarant la eoh9nlttanyNnk.com. , ’?’ ' hleoloth Elegance, by An- QUESTION - Elle WII- n le’s Attic sells for $5.95. Hams, Horse Net, Inc., 2504 Ruth crocheted the pinb- Arthur Ave., Eldersburg, apple design, which is very MD 21784, is looking for in- pre tty, she writes. formation on anything that _ will help a horse, including ANSWER - For the read salve recipes, additives for or w * l ° wanted to know weight gain, ointments. where to purchase sparrow wraps, special feed mix- traps, Kenneth Kensinger, hires, etc. Contact by e- Martlnsburg, recommends mail, horsenetQyahoo.com, The Bird’s Paradise, 20835 orat Website, horsanelhor- Morris Rd., Conneautville, serescue.org. PA 16 4 os.. Call _ _ 1 -800-872-0103 for a cata- QUESTION - E. Bur- , on both sparrow and kholder, 1075 Richmond P €Wrv^ion Communication Contests Begin SUNBURY (Northumberland Co.) The Northumberland County Conservation District has announced the beginning of the 26th annual Conservation Poster Contest and the sixth annual High School Speech Contest. Furman Foods, Inc. will spon sor the Poster Contest, and Zim merman Motors will sponsor the Speech Contest. The contests are designed to encourage students to research conservation topics, evaluate per sonal choices, and develop valu able communication skills. All county teachers have received fly ers regarding the contests. The winners are rewarded with recog- nition and cash prizes, which are provided by the sponsors. ! The Furman Foods Poster Contest, open to students in kin dergarten through 12th grade, of fers young people an opportunity to express their thoughts on natu ral resources through the medium of art. The themes for this year’s contest are “The Gift of frees” and “Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood.” The posters will be judged in five grade categories: K-l, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. First place winners will be forwarded to the state competition. Poster entries must be in the conservation dis- trict office by Feb. 4,2002. The Zimmerman Motors Speech Contest is intended to give high school students an op portunity to research natural re- source conservation while gaining public speaking experience. The recommended themes are “Intro- duced Species and Their Effect on Biodiversity,” “Soil Erosion, Causes, Effects, and Prevention,” “A Watershed in Northumber- land County,” or “White-tailed Deer Population Management.” Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522, wants to know the value of an Avon collection with more than 65 pieces. She is interested in selling hers. QUESTION - Josie Seitz would like to find personal ized quart milk bottles from the dairy operated by her father, Joe Beishline, in Benton in the early 19505. She would like each of her four children to have one. If you have one or more to sell, contact her at 14046 Cross Roads, Felton, PA Other current agriculture and en vironmental themes will be ac cepted with approval. Registration forms are due Dec. 14, typewritten manuscripts are due Jan. 17, and oral presen tations will be conducted on Feb. 7, 2002. The first place winner conservation district's annual awards banquet scheduled for March 21,2002. For rules and regulations, stu dents should contact the North umberland County Conservation District office at 286-7114, ext. 4. Speech contest information can also be obtained at Zimmerman ' Motors, Market St., Sunbury. Correction The amount of sugar was not listed for the recipe. Drop Sand Tarts, which ap peared on page B 7 of the Dec. Bth issue. Here is the complete recipe. DROP SAND TARTS 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 'A teaspoon vanilla 2'A cups flour 2 teaspoons baking pow der Cream together butter and sugar, add eggs and va nilla, and beat well. Stir in flour and baking powder. Chill dough about 30 min utes. Drop from a teaspoon or shape into a ball and place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with the bot tom of a glass dipped in sugar. Decorate as desired with Vi a candied cherry. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, or colored sugar, or cinna mon. Bake 8-10 minutes in a preheated 375-degree oven.
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