Tioga County Dairy Princess Crowned CAROLYN N. MOYER Tioga Co. Correspondent WHITNEYVILLE (Tioga Co.) Sara Derstine, daughter of Jon and Betsy Derstine, of Mansfield, was crowned the 2002 Tioga County Dairy Princess Saturday, April 27. ‘l’m looking forward to a good year,” said Derstine after accept ing the crown. Derstine is in 10th grade at Mansfield Junior-Senior High School where she plays flute in the school band. She is also a member of her church’s youth group and puppet ministry team. Serving as Alternate Dairy Princess is Renee Norman, daughter of David and Aggie Norman of Liberty. Renee will graduate from Liberty Junior- Senior High School in 2004 and is the president of her 10th grade class, a member of the key club, student council, the school cho- Tioga County Dairy Maids and Dairy Ambassadors are, from left, Mariah Miles, Angela Sweely, Crystal Miles, Fe licia Prutsman, and Kaitiyn Johnson. 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Craig Williams: “With statistics show ing a decline in the number of farms, most importantly dairy farms, in the country and in the world, how would you, as a dairy • REDUCED PRICES • princess, encourage youth of today to choose a career in agri culture.” “First, I would ask them where their food comes from. Then I would explain that producing food is very important to them, and they should help to produce the food,” said Derstine. Norman gave a similar re sponse. “ I would explain to them how dairy and agriculture are how we live - it’s our food and our milk,” she said. Derstine accepted the crown from 2001 Tioga County Dairy Princess Kimberly Baker, daugh ter of William and the late Becky Baker. In her farewell address. Baker thanked everyone for making her year memorable. Kaitlyn Johnson, daughter of Sandra and Charles Johnson and Crystal Miles, daughter of Kenny Miles and Elizabeth and Andrew Costley will serve as Dairy Am bassadors for the coming year. Mariah Miles, daughter of Dale and Michelle Miles, Felicia Pru tsman, daughter of Richard and Diane Prutsman and Angela Sweely, daughter of James and Emily Sweely, will round out the dairy promotion team by serving as dairy maids. Award-Winning Author To Speak At Garden Expo HONESDALE (Wayne Co.) Patricia Lanza, winner of the Quill and Trowel award from the Garden Writers Association of America, will be speaking at the Spring Garden Expo to be con ducted at Lakeside Elementary in Honesdale on Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lanza has perfected her meth- LE Cash, Cheque, Credit Cards Accepted jSsr DI/C«VER Sara Derstine, seated, was crowned the 2002 Tioga County Dairy Princess recently. Here she is surrounded by Alternate Dairy Princess Renee Norman and 2001 Tioga County Dairy Princess Kimberly Baker. od of layering that creates boun- p.m. Admission is $2 for adults tiful gardens without digging, till- with children under 12 free, ing or weeding. For more information, The Expo is from 10 a.m. to 4 (570) 253-5970, ext. 239. Unique Craft Show RICHBORO (Bucks Co.) The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen presents its “Spring Craft Celebration” featuring 150 of the finest craftsmen from all over the country. Crafts ranging from jewelry, wood, glass, metal, sculpture, pottery, furniture, leather, toys, and more will be on display both May 18-19 on the grounds of the Tyler Craft Cen ter in Richboro, Bucks County. Along with the numerous dem onstrations, there will be a di verse amount of workshops and seminars, which will cover a wide Maintenance Free Railings For Porches, Decks or Balconies We have the expertise to design & create a system just to fit your need. 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