84-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 1,2003 Pa, Horse Forum Upcoming STATE COLLEGE (Centre Co.) The Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Forum will be conducted on March 7-9 at the Days Inn, State College and the Ag Arena on the Penn State campus. The conference is designed for 4-H members, 14 years of age and older, parents, volun teer leaders and extension agents involved with 4-H horse projects in Pennsylva nia. Forum activities will help strengthen communication and leadership skills as well as provide current information on the 4-H horse program, horsemanship and equine management techniques. Seminars, educational dis plays and horse demonstra tions by state and national Selfridge Assumes WIFE Reins TRENTON, Neb.—lna Self ridge, Burdett, Kansas farmer, recently assumed the number one leadership position in Women In volved in Farm Economics (WIFE). As National WIFE pres ident, Selfridge will hold the reins of this energetic and effective farm organization known for the promotion of legislation and poli cies friendly to family farmers. Known for her willingness to discuss the importance of agricul ture with anyone who will listen, Selfridge is especially dedicated to representing agriculture’s viewpoint in ways that will influ ence legislation beneficial to agri culture. Fiercely patriotic and family oriented, Selfridge will pursue an agenda for WIFE that promotes agricultural profitabili ty for rural America. Selfridge and her husband. Elmer, have four sons, Randy, Brad, Wade, and Tyler, and nine grandchildren, five of whom are in college. The Selfridges and three of their sons are partners on a farm and ranch in eastern Hodgeman County, Kansas. The family corporation owns a grade herd of 125 cows and a feedlot where they finish approximately 1,000 head each year. Their land produces corn for silage and grain, milo and other forages for y j CLOSED SUNDAYS, NEW YEAR, EASTER MONDAY, ASCENSION DAY, WHIT MONDAY, OCT 11, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS & DECEMBER 26TH FISHER FURNITURE NEW AND USED FURNITURE Antique & Collectables BUS HRS BOX 57 MON -THURS 8-5 1129 GEORGETOWN RD FRI , 8-8, SAT 8-12 BART, PA 17503 mmmt Goodville Mutual New Holland Pi Avoidable insurance foi farm specialists will be held throughout the weekend. Additionally, several activi ties are planned for youth and adult leaders to network and share ideas for county, district and state activities. Featured presenters include Dr. Jeff Goodwin, 4-H & Youth Development Special ist, University of Idaho; Mr. Lew Sterrett of Miracle Moun tain Ranch; and Ms. Liz Rog ers, American Quarter Horse Association. Additional information is on the website at: http:// www.das.psu.edu/ and will also be sent to county exten sion offices in late December. Please plan to join us at the Forum for fun, fellowship, and new ideas for your horse pro gram. their cattle operation plus dry land and irrigated wheat for pas ture and as a cash crop. Selfridge’s present home has been in the family since 1873. Their sons are the fifth generation to till the land and produce livestock there. Selfridge has been a member of Women Involved in Farm Eco nomics (WIFE) since 1991 and has served in leadership positions on chapter, state, and national levels. Previous national positions include: beef chairman, national recording secretary and first vice president. She is also a past presi dent of Kansas WIFE. Selfridge is a life-time resident of Hodgeman County and has at tended Bar ton County Community College tak ing writers ground school, flight school, and Emergency Medical Technician training. She served the Burdett Special Section Unde Sam HONESDALE (Wayne Co.)— How many times have you heard that if something sounds too good to be true it probably is... ? Well, here’s an exception to the rule. “Believe it or not, if you are a low-income worker, the federal government wants to give you money,” says Debra Bryant, Penn State Cooperative Exten sion Agent. This is the case whether you worked full-time, part-time, or even only part of the year. This money—the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides income to work ers and their families whether they owe income taxes or not! This tax credit can provide up to $4,140 in added income. Who’s eligible? •Families with two or more qual ifying children and an adjusted Emergency Medical Service as an EMT for 10 years and is a li censed pilot. She is also a li censed CPR instructor, teaches a Sunday School class of fourth through sixth graders, and is ac tive in her church in Hanston. Also assuming leadership posi tions are First Vice President Marlene Kouba, Regent, North Dakota; Second Vice President Pam Potthoff, Trenton, Nebras ka; Secretary Norma Hall, Elm wood, Nebraska; and Treasurer Barb Bonhorst, Pierre, South Da kota. Saturday, March 15 JOIN US IN PUBLISHING THIS EXCITING, INFORMATION-PACKED ISSUE! Contact your Advertising Sales Rep. or call 717-721-4416 • 717-721-4415 May Owe Yon Money gross income of up to $33,178 (or $34,178 if married filing jointly) may be eligible for up to $4,140. This maximum amount is paid to those with incomes between $10,350 and $13,550 (or $14,550 if filing jointly). Lesser amounts are paid to those with incomes on either side of this range. •Families with only one qual ifying child and an adjusted gross income of up to $29,201 (or $30,201 if married filing jointly) may be eligible for up to $2,506. This maximum amount is paid to those with incomes between $7,350 and $13,550 (or $14,550 if filing jointly). Lesser amounts are paid to those with incomes on ei ther side of the range. •Workers between the ages of 25 and 64 with no qualifying chil dren but with an adjusted gross income of up to $11,060 (or $12,060 if married filing jointly) may be eligible for up to $376. This maximum amount is paid to those with incomes between $4,900 and $6,150 (or $7,150 if filing jointly). Lesser amounts are paid to the rest. Requirements? •Must have earned income from wages, salaries, tips, or self-em ployment. •Must file a 2002 income tax return to receive the money. •Must be a U.S. citizen or resi dent alien for the entire year. •You and any qualifying chil dren must have a valid Social Se curity Number. •Cannot file your income tax return in the ‘married filing sepa rately’ filing status. •Investment income cannot ex ceed $2,550. •Cannot file Form 2555 or lancaster Farming Focus On SHOW HORSE SUCCESS • Horse training by Brian Egan. • Improving show horse health using a new treadmill developed at the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center, Leesburg, VA • Highlights of the Steeplechase in Leesburg, VA. • The work of farriers. m f(9rainer