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12A COOPERATIVE CONNECTIONInformation and advice from your localelectric cooperative

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O N T H E C OV E RAnnually, there are five state-permitted rattlesnakeroundups in Pennsylvania. Norattlesnakes are harmed duringthe roundups, which are usedas fundraisers for local groups.Pictured is an eastern timberrattlesnake, commonly foundin Pennsylvania.

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to stop American dairy producers fromusing dozens of common cheese names. The EU claims that cheeses called such

names as Asiago, Feta, Parmesan andMuenster are “geographic indicators” andshould only be used on products made incertain areas of Europe.“Can you imagine going into a grocery

store and cheddar and provolone arecalled something else?” Toomey asked.“Generations of dairy farmers and pro-ducers have worked hard to cultivate aproduct and brand that resonates withconsumers. Efforts by the EU to establishtrade guidelines which would restrictbranding are ridiculous and threatenPennsylvania jobs.”Last year, the United States was the

world’s largest single-country exporter ofcheese, and officials say that any require-ment to rename the types of cheeses avail-able would be a significant red tape road-block for the American dairy industry.

Pheasants released in Franklin CountySeventy-one ringneck pheasants — 67

from Montana and four born wild inPennsylvania — were released recently byPennsylvania Game Commission staff andPheasants Forever members near Mer-cersburg in Franklin County in an effortto establish a self-sustaining wild pheas-ant population.This is the first release of wild pheas-

ants in the Franklin County Wild Pheas-ant Recovery Area (WPRA).

Invasive aquatic weed documentedin northwest PennsylvaniaWater chestnut — an invasive aquatic

weed from Europe and Asia that is some-times called water nut or water caltrop —was recently documented at the Pennsyl-vania-New York border near theConewango Creek, a tributary to theAllegheny River in Warren County.According to the Conewango Creek

Watershed Association, the weed is veryaggressive and has the potential to takeover the surface of farm ponds, shallowlakes and slow-moving streams. This is

the first time it has been documented inthe northwestern part of Pennsylvania.Water chestnut forms a thick surface

mat that shuts off light needed by otherpond life. Its barbed seeds can stick to thefeathers of waterfowl and be transmittedmiles from its original source.Association officials say the recently

discovered population is small and effortsare being taken to stop it. The weed iseasy to identify and can be controlled bypulling it by hand if it is caught early. If itis allowed to get established, it can quicklyspread and has the potential to wreakhavoc on the waters of Pennsylvania.For more information about the water

chestnut, go to the Pennsylvania Fish andBoat Commission’s website,

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Flight 93 National Memorial preserves oral historyThe National Park Service is partnering

with the Pennsylvania Court ReportersAssociation (PCRA) to support the Flight93 National Memorial’s efforts to completethe transcriptions from the Oral HistoryProject. The goal of the project is to pre-serve both the individual and collectivestory of United Airlines Flight 93 and theevents surrounding Sept. 11, 2001.The Flight 93 National Memorial,

located in Somerset County at the site ofthe Sept. 11, 2001, crash, is the repositoryfor the oral history collection. The collec-tion includes more than 800 audio inter-views with family, friends, and colleaguesof the passengers and crew of Flight 93, aswell as accounts of eyewitnesses, firstresponders, crash site investigators, gov-ernmental officials, and those involved inmemorializing Flight 93.The PCRA has approximately 300

reporters, freelance reporters and caption-ers. Volunteers from the organization willmake the information in the oral reportsmore accessible for future researchers.

Toomey says ‘no’ to cheese name changeU.S. Sens. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and

Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) are workingtogether to prevent the implementation ofa European initiative that would changethe common names of cheeses that Amer-icans eat every day.In a bipartisan letter signed by more

than 50 of their Senate colleagues, the twosenators urged the U.S. Department ofAgriculture and the U.S. Trade Represen-tative to fight European Union (EU) efforts

INVASIVE WEED: Water chestnut – not the samespecies that is often used in cooking — has thepotential to cause significant harm to the watersof Pennsylvania. It was recently documented at thePennsylvania-New York border in Warren County.

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State Sen. Richard Alloway (R-Frank -lin), who represents areas served by Get-tysburg-based Adams Electric Coopera-tive and Huntingdon-based Valley RuralElectric Cooperative, said he’s hopeful therelease will provide a springboard forwild pheasant recovery in south-centralPennsylvania.Following this release, all four of Penn-

sylvania’s WPRAs have received pheas-ants. Wild pheasants were previouslyreleased in the Central SusquehannaWPRA (comprised of parts of Northum-berland, Montour, Columbia and Lycomingcounties), the Somerset WPRA (SomersetCounty) and the Hegins-Gratz ValleyWPRA (Schuylkill and Dauphin counties).There is no open season for taking

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Program to target new huntersThe Pennsylvania Board of Game Com-

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historical efforts to rid parts of thecountry of rattlesnakes. Today’s sanc-tioned rattlesnake roundups, however,are different. They have strict limits —only males can be brought in (to limitthe chance of disturbing a female withyoung), captured snakes must be at least42 inches long, and hunters may bringin only one snake per hunt. Most impor-tantly, no snakes are injured during thestate-permitted roundups, and at theend of the hunt, every snake is returned

RATTLESNAKE.Even the word canconjure up the physiological “fight orflight” response in some people. But BillWheeler is determined to uncouple theword from the response. A building con-tractor by trade, the Adams Electric Coop-erative member from Gardners is dedi-cated to educating people about snakes ingeneral, and rattlesnakes in particular.“I grew up around snakes,” Wheeler

explains. “Once you understand snakes,it’s just like having dogs or cats. I justwant people to understand there’s noneed to be afraid of snakes. You have torespect them as wild animals, butthere’s no need to be afraid of them.”His father began the Keystone Reptile

Club in 1968, and Wheeler has been thepresident of the organization for about25 years. At home, he has about 20 poi-sonous snakes — including rattlesnakes,copperheads and water moccasins — inthe garage, and his kids have what heterms “a bunch” of non-venomoussnakes scattered throughout the house. These days, Wheeler often takes to the

road to educate people about snakes. Hehas been involved with Pennsylvania’srattlesnake roundups for decades. In fact,he coordinates four of the five state-per-mitted eastern timber rattlesnakeroundups still operating in Pennsylvania(two are held the same weekend or helikely would be involved in all five).

EducationEach snake roundup pulls in thou-

sands of people — a perfect opportunityto teach people about snakes, Wheelerobserves.“My goal is to educate every one of

those people about rattlesnakes,” hesays. “From 6 in the morning until whenI close the snake pit in the evening, I ameducating people.”Wheeler is the first to admit that

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I’VE GOT ONE: Bill Wheeler, president of the Keystone Reptile Club, and his daughter, Hannah, 12, demon-strate the tool used to capture a rattlesnake. Wheeler, a member of Adams Electric Cooperative, coordi-nates four of the five state-permitted rattlesnake roundups in Pennsylvania.

to the exact spot where it was captured. The snake hunt itself is only a part of

the roundup festivities, which mayinclude softball and horseshoe tourna-ments, craft fairs, gun shows, flea mar-kets, barbecued chicken dinners, and/orcarnival rides.Pennsylvania’s five remaining state-

permitted roundups are held in Sin-nemahoning in Cameron County (a por-tion of which is served by Tri-CountyREC), Morris Township in Tioga

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County (also served by Tri-CountyREC), Noxen in Wyoming County (aportion of which is served by ClaverackREC), Cross Fork in Potter County(served by Tri-County REC) and Mon-roeton in Bradford County (served byboth Tri-County REC and ClaverackREC). Three hunts are sponsored asfundraisers by local volunteer fire com-panies, while the others are sponsoredby sportsmen’s associations. (See the2014 schedule on Page 10.) Wheeler’s primary responsibilities at

the roundups are to provide a safe hunt-ing atmosphere for the snake huntersand a safe viewing atmosphere for thepublic. Would-be rattlesnake huntersregister with Wheeler, who makes surethey understand state regulations, aswell as safety guidelines, before theyhead out. Each roundup is limited to aspecific territory — usually the countywhere the hunt is located or within a 30-mile radius of the hunt headquarters. Once the hunters begin bringing

snakes in, Wheeler measures them,checks their gender and tags them. Aspart of the process, he runs a scannerover each rattlesnake to see if it has a tagfrom a previous hunt (he usually finds atleast a couple that have been tagged).Most of the snakes brought in during aroundup are at least 48 to 50 inches long.“It’s like a fishing competition,” he

remarks. “If you find a small one, youjust ignore it and keep hunting for thebig one.”The captured snakes are placed on

display, where Wheeler’s educationalefforts really kick in. “I talk about what to do if you confront

a rattlesnake,” he says. “Rattlesnakes areslow and usually very timid. They are notgoing to chase you and attack you. Theyhave very poor eyesight. If they see you,they just want to get away from you. Theonly time they strike is if you surprisethem or step on them.”Even then, Wheeler says, there’s no

reason to panic. In fact, there’s everyreason to stay calm.“I’ve been bitten eight times, and I’m

still here to tell about it,” he notes. “Youdo need to get to medical attention assoon as possible, but even if you are outin the woods miles from medical help,

you still don’t need to panic. You havethree to five hours before the situationbecomes life-threatening. You just needto remain calm so your breathing stays

at the same rate, and your circulationremains normal. That way, the venomdoesn’t travel through your body as fastas it would if you get all freaked out.”Wheeler also notes that the latest

medical advice strictly prohibits “cut-ting” a bite and sucking the venom outof it, or placing a tourniquet on it likesome old Westerns showed cowboys

doing when a buddy was bitten by asnake. “Individual snakes have personali-

ties,” he says. “Some of them have anattitude and want to strike you, but thevast majority of them just want to laythere and be left alone. But you can’tever trust a snake, even one that seemstame. I’ve had one rattlesnake for 17years. It just lays there, but you won’tsee me sticking my hand down in thecage no matter what.”His best advice, though, is to avoid

being bitten in the first place. The wayto do that, he says, is to respect the rat-tlesnake. Lew Hackling, chief of the Noxen

Volunteer Fire Company, which spon-sors an annual rattlesnake roundup,agrees with Wheeler.“Snakes in general, and rattlesnakes

in particular, are misunderstood andfeared in almost every culture,” Hack-ling states. “Bill Wheeler provides non-stop educational talks on both the Satur-day and Sunday of our event every year.People are curious; they want to see thesnakes. During our four-day event, we

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SNAKE SHOW-OFF: Alaisha Sherwood demonstrates how to handle a rattlesnake in the ‘pit’ at the June2013 rattlesnake roundup sponsored by the Noxen Volunteer Fire Company in Wyoming County.

KEEPING TRACK: Employees of the PennsylvaniaFish and Boat Commission tag a rattlesnake. Allrattlesnakes taken at a state-permitted rat-tlesnake roundup are tagged so they can be iden-tified if they are taken during a subsequent hunt.

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hunts these days with his two daugh-ters, Fawn, 17, and Laurel, 13. He has hisfavorite snake-hunting sites, and theyusually produce a snake for theroundup. The largest one he has caughtmeasured in at 53 inches.“I’ve lived here all my life,” he says.

“There have always beensnakes in the mountains, butthe easiest way to find them isto look on the rocks on thesunny side of the mountain,especially if there are anyswampy areas around.”

Tri-County REC member RyanBroughton has been involved in theMorris Fire Company’s rattlesnakeroundup for as long as he can remem-ber. Now 36, he started helping his dadback when he was in grade school. Eventhough he’s not a fan of rattlesnakes —“They are fine where they are at,” hesays, gesturing toward the mountains —he is all in when it comes to volunteer-ing to help out at the roundup.“I help barbecue about 1,500 halves of

chickens for the chicken dinners,” heexplains.But his work on the dinner, served

both Saturday and Sunday, begins evenearlier than his chicken-cooking duties. “The Broughton family is in charge of

the cole slaw,” he reports. “For years, myfamily has made the cole slaw, with somehelp from some other people. We have a

recipe that my great-aunt gave us whenthey handed the job down to my brother(Eric Broughton), my sister (LoriDeitrick) and me. The cole slaw is allmade from scratch. We start on Wednes-day night and make the syrup for it. OnThursday night, we cut the peppers, car-rots and cabbage. We put that all in thesyrup and let it set until it is served.”Cross Forks rattlesnake roundup vol-

unteer Nikki Wertz, also a Tri-CountyREC member, is another fire company vol-unteer who seldom sees a snake duringthe roundup. As membership chairman ofKettle Creek Hose Company No. 1, whichsponsors the event, she is in charge of theflea market and horseshoe tournament. “We also have a gun show, a live

band performance, and a chicken barbe-cue, along with all kinds of raffles,” sheexplains. “We get a good crowd of sev-eral thousand people over the two-dayevent that kicks off with a firemen’sparade. The funds raised at the roundupkeep the fire company operating. If wedidn’t have this, our fire company wouldhave folded a long time ago.”In Pennsylvania, an organized snake

roundup is not a “go-out-and-kill-the-snakes event,” notes Tom Burrell, a cap-tain with the Bureau of Law Enforce-ment for the Pennsylvania Fish & BoatCommission who processes snakeroundup applications. “In other parts of the country, rat-

tlesnakes are still considered a nui-sance,” he explains. “They don’t have

will get between 5,000 and 10,000 peo-ple who come in to see the snakes.”

Community eventIt takes all 36 members of the fire com-

pany, along with hundreds of communityvolunteers, to pull off the annual four-dayroundup that includes livemusical entertainment, a car-nival midway, craft show,games, food and beverages.“Some people plan their

vacations around the snakehunt to help us,” Hacklingstates. “Some people even come fromoutside the area. Very few people actu-ally participate in the hunt, probablyaround 50 or so. Everyone else is help-ing with the other activities associatedwith the hunt.”Hackling, who hunts snakes when he

has time, says most hunters use “snaketongs,” a contraption he describes as beingsort of like a large pair of pliers that is con-structed in such a way that the tongs can’tbe squeezed together completely. Once thesnakes are corralled, hunters place them ina container. Some people use a pillowcase,but for the sake of safety for both thehunter and the snake, most people use ahard container like a plastic bucket totransport the captured snakes. Robert Hopfer, a member of Claver-

ack REC, has been participating in theNoxen roundup for over 30 years. He

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MOST COMMON IN PENNSYLVANIA: The two most-common rattlesnakes found in Pennsylvania are theblack-phase eastern timber rattlesnake, right, and the yellow-phase eastern timber rattlesnake.

2014 rattlesnakeroundups Sinnemahoning Snake Hunt (CameronCounty), sponsored by SinnemahoningSportsmen Association, June 14-15

Morris Township (Tioga County), spon-sored by Morris Fire Company, June 14-15

Noxen (Wyoming County), sponsoredby the Noxen Volunteer Fire Company,June 19-22

Cross Fork (Potter County), sponsoredby Kettle Creek Hose Company No. 1,June 28-29

Monroeton (Bradford County), spon-sored by the Monroeton Rod and GunClub, July 19-20

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the regulations we do and they kill thesnakes and have sacking competitions.”In 2006, much tighter regulations

were imposed on Pennsylvania snakeroundups. Today, under the state’s Fishand Boat Code, sponsors of organizedsnake hunts must obtain state permitsand file reports after the event. Hunts canbe held only from the second Saturday inJune through July 31 (the season is con-current with the individual venomoussnake hunting season). All hunters par-ticipating in an organized roundup mustalso have commission-issued permits. “A snake roundup today is not much

different than a bass fishing tourna-ment,” Burrell reports. “The people whoparticipate in this event are hardcoresnake hunters and avid snake enthusi-asts. Now it’s less exploitation and moreof an educational family event.”

NumbersThe average number of snakes

brought in during a roundup — as wellas the number of people who reportthey harvested a snake during an indi-vidual hunt — are both down over thepast decade or so. It wasn’t unusual for

about 200 snakes to be taken each yearin each category in the early 2000s, butthat’s down to fewer than 100 in eachcategory in the past couple of years.The reduced take at roundups

appears to be related to hunters wantingto bring in only potential prize-winningsnakes, while the reduced take from

individual hunts is the result of a vari-ety of reasons, including changes instate regulations establishing minimumsizes, Burrell reports.“Individual hunting has turned into

more of a catch-and-release activity,” headds. “Not many people eat rattlesnakesanymore and you have to be a special per-son to want a live rattlesnake at yourhouse. And there’s only so many mountedrattlesnake hides you can hang on thewall, so lots of people catch a snake, meas-ure it, photograph it and let it go.”The number of eastern timber rat-

tlesnakes in Pennsylvania is unclear,although state officials are working to geta more accurate estimate, Burrell says. It’s thought that the population is

remaining relatively steady except for anarea in south central Pennsylvania(including Adams, Cumberland andFranklin counties, which are served by

Adams EC). Hunting is not permitted inthose counties.In contrast, the state’s population of

Massasauga rattlesnakes is endangered,and they cannot be hunted. They arefound in Pennsylvania only in a few west-ern counties, including Crawford, which isserved by Northwestern REC.Like any wild animal, rattlesnakes

have their place, Burrell notes.“They do help control rodents, chip-

munks and other snakes, and contraryto popular belief, they are not typicallyvicious,” he says. “A rattlesnake is notgoing to hunt you down or chase you. Ifyou see a rattlesnake, or any snake forthat matter, and you leave it alone, it willleave you alone. In fact, if you don’t wantto encounter a snake, just walk throughthe woods making a normal amount ofnoise and you will alert them in enoughtime that they can get away.”l

A MONSTER: United Electric Cooperative memberRyan Schwiderske, Morrisdale, snapped this photowhile hiking with his brother, Paul, in Sproul StateForest in north central Pennsylvania. The men esti-mated the snake’s girth at about the size of aman’s forearm.

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Rattlesnake facts Dan Rhodes, education coordinator for the Bradford County Conservation Dis-

trict, based in Towanda, Pa., provides the following snake facts:k There are two related “color phases” of rattlesnakes most prevalent in Pennsyl-vania: the black-phase eastern timberrattlesnake and the yellow-phaseeastern timber rattlesnake. (A secondspecies of rattlesnake — the easternMassasauga rattlesnake — is found inPennsylvania only in isolated wetlandareas in five or six western counties.)

k The eastern timber rattlesnake typi-cally likes high elevations where thereis a good mixture of brushy habitat,rocks and a good supply of their mainfood source (rodents). They often arefound near logs (many people whoare bitten are stepping around orover a log when it happens).

k Eastern timber rattlesnakes are foundmostly within the central two-thirds of Pennsylvania, generally following themajor mountain ranges and associated wilderness areas.

k Rattlesnakes will usually not strike unless they feel threatened (usually by theproximity of a person or pet).

k People who are bitten by a rattlesnake usually step on the snake or rightbeside it (his advice is to always keep a close eye on where you are walking inareas where rattlesnakes are known to be).

k Be aware that eastern timber rattlesnakes have elliptical-shaped pupils (versusround pupils), and have diamond-shaped heads that are bigger than their bod-ies. They also have a “pit” on each side of their head between their eye andnostril. Coloration varies between snakes, but they typically have brown orblack V-shaped bands on a yellow, tan, brown or black body, and they may ormay not use their rattles to warn people of their presence prior to striking.They can grow up to about 55 inches in length, and usually have thick bodies.

THE EYES HAVE IT: The eastern timber rat-tlesnakes found in Pennsylvania have elliptical-shaped eyes, diamond-shaped heads and a piton each side of their head between their eyeand nostril.

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(EDITOR’S NOTE: In observance of 50 years of the electric cooperative Youth Tourprogram in Pennsylvania, throughout the year Penn Lines will feature personalaccounts of former Youth Tour participants. To share your Youth Tour memories, writeStephanie Okuniewski at Penn Lines, P.O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108 or emailStephanie_Okuniewskil@prea.com.)

Amy Brosius Jeffers participated inYouth Tour in 1998 representing UnitedElectric Cooperative. She was selected asthe 1998 Outstanding Youth Tour Studentand represented Pennsylvania on theNational Rural Electric Cooperative Asso-ciation’s Youth Leadership Council. Shealso returned in 1999 to serve as a YouthTour chaperone. Originally fromBrookville, Pa., she currentlylives in Greencastle, Pa., withher husband, Chris. She works

as a global controller for Volvo Group Trucks Technology inHagerstown, Md.

Penn Lines: What advice would you give tosomeone going on Youth Tour today?

Amy Brosius Jeffers: Enjoy the experience. It isa great chance to interact with peers from aroundthe country and see our nation’s capital. And, ofcourse, to have fun.

Penn Lines: In what ways has your YouthTour experience helped you as a person?

Amy Brosius Jeffers:Youth Tour is an opportunity to beon your own before college and meet new people. It helpedbuild confidence that I was able to carry with me when I leftfor college.

Penn Lines: How has the opportunity to meet peoplefrom all over the country influenced you?

Amy Brosius Jeffers:Meeting people from all over thecountry is a great way to expand your horizons and openyourself up to others’ perspectives. I currently work in a largeglobal company and I interact with colleagues around theglobe on a daily basis. I enjoy learning about others, and it isgreat that I continue to have the opportunity to do so.

Penn Lines: What did you learn on Youth Tour thatsurprised you?

Amy Brosius Jeffers: I had never been to Washington,D.C., before the Youth Tour and I loved the city, enough that Imoved to Washington, D.C., after college and lived there forthree years.

Penn Lines: How would your life be different todayhad you not gone on Youth Tour?

Amy Brosius Jeffers: I really can’t say enough wonderfulthings about the Youth Tour. I enjoyed my experience so much,

and it gave me the opportunity to travel, make new friends, andgain leadership experience that helped shape my future.

Penn Lines: What would you change about Youth Tourif you could?

Amy Brosius Jeffers: I wouldn’t change anything about theYouth Tour!

Penn Lines: What is your favorite memory from YouthTour and why?

Amy Brosius Jeffers:My favorite part of the Youth Tour isthe friends I’ve made and the memo-ries we created together. I still keep intouch with a few of the friends I madethrough the experience.l

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Amy Brosius Jeffers in 2014

1999 SCENE: Amy Brosius Jeffers, right front,who participated in Youth Tour in 1998, returnedas a chaperone in 1999. Here she is shown withfellow chaperones in Washington, D.C.

1998 SCENE: Amy Brosius Jeffers, back, second from left, and some of her fellow1998 Youth Tour attendees pose in front of the Washington Monument.

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TIMElines Y o u r N e w s m a g a z i n e T h r o u g h t h e Y e a r s

1974Gov. Milton J. Shapp visits with a winner of theMiss Pennsylvania Teenager Pageant. Contestantscompete for scholarships based on grades, civic con-tributions, poise, personality and appearance.

1994 State sewage regulations aimed at on-lot sep-tic systems are designed to protect rural water sup-plies and streams like this one from pollution, butenforcement is frustrating for rural township officials.

2004 Volunteer firefighters like Walt Wagaman,Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department, AdamsCounty, devote hours of their time each week to pro-tecting local residents and advancing their training.

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chance the tree could cause you and hundreds of your neighbors to expe-rience a power outage. For some people who need electric medical equip-ment to survive, their electric line may also be a lifeline.Your rural electric cooperative’s ability to keep the power flowing to

your home and your neighbors’ homes often depends on keeping treesand brush from interfering with electric lines. During the winter months,layers of ice can turn even spindly tree limbs into heavy, iron-like rods thatcan snap off when wind hits them, causing them to fall onto power lines.Evergreens retain their green needles, which can cause ice and snow toaccumulate on the branches, breaking them.But trees can also cause problems in the summer after branches heavy

with leaves act like sails, moving the branches into contact with the powerlines. If the wind is violent enough, it can cause the branch to snap off.Either of these will cause a short circuit, disrupting power and even pre-senting a hazard to anyone who might be nearby. For these reasons, rural electric cooperatives take the important job of

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1 cup (2 sticks) plus 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature2 cups sugar, divided2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 eggs, separated3 cups (15 ounces) flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup milk3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 tablespoon flourPowdered sugar

Cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Add vanilla extract and eggyolks; beat until light and fluffy. Stir together flour, baking powder andsalt. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to creamed mixture. In sepa-rate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar. Using alarge spatula, fold egg whites into batter. Toss blueberries with 1 table-spoon flour and carefully fold into batter. (If using frozen blueberries, thawand drain before tossing with flour.) Pour batter into greased 9- by 13-inchcake pan or baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, or untiltoothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. When cool, sprin-kle generously with powdered sugar.

BANANA POUND CAKE

1 pound (4 sticks) butter, at room temperature

3 cups sugar6 eggs20 ounces (4 cups) flour

1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups very ripe, mashed banana

(approximately 3 small-to-medium

bananas)2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl. Add eggs and beat well.

Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with mashed banana and

vanilla. Spoon batter into large, greased tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees for

85 to 90 minutes, or until long pick inserted into center of cake comes out

clean. Cool in pan. When cool, loosen center and sides with knife and

invert onto plate. Drizzle with icing.

BANANA CREAM ICING1/2 small, ripe banana, mashed

1 teaspoon lemon juice2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

Combine all ingredients and spoon into a small freezer bag. Clip off corner

and drizzle over cake.

TROPICAL SHEET CAKE1 package yellow cake mix1 8-ounce can mandarin oranges, with juiceOR 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, with juice4 eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour intogreased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until atoothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Top when cool.TROPICAL TOPPING1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, with juice1 3-ounce package instant vanilla pudding2 cups whipped topping or sweetened whipped cream1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, if desiredCombine crushed pineapple and dry pudding mix. Fold in whipped toppingand nuts. Spread on cake and refrigerate overnight.

BLUEBERRY CAKE

Who likes fruit cake?“WHO likes fruit cake?” That question often evokes aresounding “Not me!” Why? Because most people equatefruit cake with heavy commercial cakes loaded with pre-served fruits. This month’s recipes call for plenty of fruit —some fresh, some canned — but the resulting cakes are noth-ing like the cakes that usually bear the name.Blueberry Cake is loaded with fresh berries. Rich and fill-

ing, it may be served as a dessert cake or as a coffee cake.Note that this month’s recipes give both the proportion andthe weight of the flour, because weighing flour gives a moreconsistent result in baked goods.The recipe for Tropical Sheet Cake takes a short-cut in the

form of a boxed mix, but the add-ins and special toppingmake it a fun, fruity crowd pleaser. Banana Pound Cake is across between old-fashioned pound cake and banana bread,but the cream cheese icing tips the scale toward dessert.

Try all of these recipes and be prepared tochange your mind about “fruit cake.”lA trained journalist, JANETTE HESS focuses her writing on interesting

people and interesting foods. She is a Master Food Volunteer with her

local extension service and enjoys collecting, testing and sharing recipes.

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SUSTAINABILITY is a buzz-word right now, but it’s noth-ing new in the landscape.Nature has been running aself-sustaining ecosystem foreons based on the naturalcycles of plant growth, decayand renewal. For example, youmay have noticed that forestsare not fertilized per se.Instead, nature recycles thefallen leaves and plant debrisback into the soil. Gardenerscan mimic this natural recy-cling method by composting.Composting accelerates the

recycling of plant wastes into avaluable soil amendment. Usecompost to amend the soil atplanting time, apply it fertilizer-style to individual plants, orlayer it on as mulch. Compostcan even be brewed into apotent “compost tea” andapplied to plants in liquid form. You can certainly buy com-

mercial compost by the bag, bythe cubic yard or by the truck-load. You’ll find compostedsteer manure, spent mush-room compost, compost made

of horse manure and stablebedding.You may consider making

compost at home. You can tracethe source of the ingredients,avoid undesirable additivessuch as herbicides, and incor-porate a wider variety of mate-rials resulting in a more diverseand beneficial product. You’llalso help reduce the wastestream — and save a little cash.Compost will make itself if

you pile up organic wastematerial such as autumn leavesand let it sit for a few years.Serious home composters typi-cally run three compostbatches at once: a finishingbatch ready to use, a mid-waybatch that is simmering along,and a raw materials batch thatserves as a catch-all for collect-ing the raw ingredients. To make compost, mix

together ingredients rich innitrogen with ingredients richin carbon using a ratio of abouthalf and half by volume. Nitro-gen sources could includefresh barnyard manures,freshly cut lawn grass (herbi-cide-free, please) or kitchenfruit/vegetable peelings, or cof-fee grounds. Avoid diseased orinfested material, weed seeds,etc. Carbon can be supplied byautumn leaves, wood shavings,or strips of newspaper. Mixwell and moisten until damplike a wrung-out sponge. Heapit into a pile at least three feethigh, three feet wide and threefeet across.An actively “cooking” pile

literally feels hot to the touchwithin a day or so, especially atthe center. After an initial heat-

ing phase, the pile cools and isready to be “turned” or remixed.After a few cycles, the com-

post won’t heat much and thevolume will be reduced by half.It’s ready to use as mulch or tobe spread into a planting bed.Left in the pile and covered

with a tarp to conserve mois-ture and protect it from leach-ing in the rain, the compostwill eventually break downcompletely into a uniform,dark, crumbly material.A compost pile should not

be slimy. If it is slimy or smellsbad, it is too wet and/or con-tains too much nitrogen. Thesolution: add dry, carbon-richmaterial and turn to aerate it. Ifthe compost never heats, itlacks nitrogen and/or is toodry. Also, don’t expect much tohappen in cold weather.

I’ve mentioned compostpiles, but compost can be con-tained in bins constructed ofwood or cement blocks, or inwire mesh cylinders. There arebio-activators and turning toolsand “recipes” and so on, butthe secret to composting ismainly just to start.Mix those spring grass clip-

pings, old autumn leaves, andplant trimmings, and getstarted. Get a batch going now,and you may have usable com-post later this summer. Onceyou see how well your plantsrespond to even small amountsof compost, you will be hookedon it. So get cooking!l

POWERplants

BARBARA MARTIN ,who says she began gar-dening as a hobby “toomany years ago tocount,” currently worksfor the National Garden-

ing Association as a horticulturist. A formermember of Gettysburg-based Adams Elect -ric Cooperative, her articles appear in mag-azines and on the internet.

b y B a r b a r a M a r t i n

What’s hot now:Composting

COMPOST IT YOURSELF: Getstarted making your own compostnow and it will be ready to use thisgrowing season.

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EVERYONEhas read advertisements orreceived sales calls about the huge energysavings from installing attic radiant barri-ers. The savings claimed are often the verymaximum possible and are exaggeratedfor the typical retrofit installation. Havingsaid this, proper installation in a specifichouse can yield a reasonable payback.The savings from installing a radiant

barrier in the attic vary depending uponyour climate and your specific house, ori-entation to the sun, etc. The Oak RidgeNational Laboratory estimates the air-con-ditioning cost savings can range fromabout $150 annually for very hot climatesto only $40 for cold climates. Attic radiantbarriers provide little positive or negativeeffect during the heating seasons.It is important to understand the basics

of heat transfer, i.e., how a house loses andgains heat, so you can evaluate whetheryour home is a good candidate for radiantbarriers. The most important basic is thatthe rate at which heat flows from a hot areato a cold one is a function of the tempera-ture difference between the two spaces.Conduction is heat flow through a solid

object or several objects touching oneanother. This is how the handle on an ironskillet gets hot on the stove. The walls andceiling of a house also lose or gain heat thisway because the building materials are allnailed together.Convection is where heat flows through

a moving fluid or gas. This generallyincreases the rate of heat flow compared toplain conduction through a solid. Anexample is how your skin loses heat fasterduring winter in the wind. This causes thewind chill factor creating an effective lowertemperature.

Have a question for Jim? Send inquiriesto JAMES DULLEY , Penn Lines, 6906Royalgreen Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 orvisit www.dulley.com.

Know the prosof installingradiant barriers

Radiation is heat flow directly fromone object to another through a vacuum,air, glass, etc. It is not dependent ontouching or fluid flow. This is how the sunheats the Earth, or why you feel warm infront of a fire.What makes radiant energy unique is

that it is much more affected by the tem-perature difference than the other types ofheat flow. For conduction and convection,if the temperature difference betweenindoors and outdoors doubles, the heatflow also doubles. With radiation, the heatflow is 16 times greater when the tempera-ture difference doubles.This is why radiant barriers are most

often used in the attic to block heat flowthrough the roof. On a hot summer after-noon, the temperature of a dark shingleroof can easily reach 150 degrees. This hotroof conducts heat to the roof sheathing.From there, conduction takes over the heatradiant and carries it down to your ceilingand into your house.Radiant barriers require an air gap to

prevent them from touching the hot sur-face; otherwise, they become a conductorlike any other building material. Rein-forced aluminum foil was typically used asthe radiant barrier, but now many barriers

use plastic films with reflective surfaces.In addition to reflectivity, emittance is a

property of radiant barriers. It should belower than 0.25 — 25 percent — in order tobe an effective barrier. There also arereflective paints that can be sprayedunderneath the roof sheathing.

To get a good payback from the energysavings, it makes sense to install the radi-ant barrier yourself. Companies sell dou-ble-sided reflective foil for about $130 for a4-foot by 250-foot roll. Invest in a handconstruction stapler, a utility knife, and along straight edge and you are ready. The easiest method to install the radi-

ant barrier is to cut it into lengths and sta-ple it underneath the roof rafters. It is notimportant how neatly it is installed, but itis important to have adequate attic ventila-tion, preferably a combination of soffit anda ridge vent. When installing single-sidedfoil, face the reflective side down to takeadvantage of its low emittance.l

SMARTcircuits b y J a m e s D u l l e y

OUTDOORadventures b y M a r c u s S c h n e c k

AS A KID of 7 or 8 in theearly 1960s, the RattlesnakeRoundup in Morris, TiogaCounty, was a magical, fear-some experience. It was in the middle of the

wildest area of Pennsylvania,seemingly so remote fromour home in tame SchuylkillCounty as to be accessibleonly as part of a multi-daycamping trip. Big, rough-looking men

came in from the mountainsbearing sacks full of rat-tlesnakes, hundreds of timberrattlesnakes — just like theones we always worriedabout stumbling upon backhome but never actuallyencountered. They dumpedthose sacks into a big, fenced-in pit at the center of the firecompany carnival groundsthat seemed to buzz con-stantly from the rattles of theagitated snakes.And then the toughest and

bravest, or most reckless, of

those men climbed back intothat pit to see which of themcould snag and sack a pile ofthose snakes faster than theothers. The fangs of the rat-tlers were capable and readyto deliver deadly injections ofvenom. Tales of life-savingdashes to remote hospitalsfor those bitten circulatedthrough the crowd.Exotic foods, like oxtail

soup, waited in the conces-sion booths. Carnival ridesoffered additional diversion.The terrarium-packed trailerof a traveling reptile exhibitcould be toured for a quarter.As a much older “kid” in

the summer of 2013, the edgeof ferocity was gone from theMorris roundup. The hostingcommunity still was in themiddle of the most remotepart of the state. “Pennsylva-nia Wilds,” tourism represen-tatives call it. But in the mod-ern context of today’s travel,it was now just a day trip.The rattlers no longer held

the threat potential of fourdecades earlier. Only a few ofthe reptiles were present inthe pit at any one time, as thehunters soon returned themto the spots where they hadbeen captured. These days, the snakes are

handled carefully. None arekilled or sold to leather-mak-ers. The Keystone ReptileClub, which has a motto of“Keep ‘Em Alive” and runsseveral of the remainingorganized rattlesnake huntsin the state, discontinuedsacking contests in 2004,when the Pennsylvania Fish

and Boat Commission wasconsidering tighter regula-tions on snake hunts. Sackingcontests, when they are heldat a modern snake hunt inPennsylvania today, involvenon-native reptiles brought injust for the contest.Those tending the snakes

still share tales and photos oftheir personal encounterswith snakebites, but nowthey also tell visitors aboutthe natural history of theeastern timber rattlesnake, asurprisingly fragile and vul-nerable species.The food, while no longer

seeming as exotic, remainstasty and varied.The sponsoring Morris

Township Fire Company stillfeatures the reptilian aspectsof the event on its annualroundup T-shirt, but majorcomponents of today’s eventare a flea market and a week-end-long, invitational softballtournament.

Changed as it might befrom its beginnings in 1956,the Morris RattlesnakeRoundup continues as thelongest running organizedsnake hunt in Pennsylvania.The largest snake-hunt-related event, in the numberof visitors, is the Cross ForkSnake Hunt, which has beensponsored by Kettle CreekHose Company No. 1 for 43years and continues to drawcrowds beyond the parkingcapacity of the small, PotterCounty village. The Sinnema-honing Sportsmen’s Associa-tion’s hunt generally sees themost snakes brought into thepit. The Noxen Volunteer FireCompany incorporates a fullcommunity carnival into itsRattlesnake Roundup week-end.l

MARCUS SCHNECK isis outdoor and naturewriter at PennLive.com,the website of The Har-risburg, Pa., Patriot-News. He also writes fora range of magazinesand websites, and has

written more than two dozen books. For moreof his writing, visit www.marcusschneck.com.

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SNAKES AT A ROUNDUP: Being ableto view a wild rattlesnake is a majordraw at Pennsylvania’s remainingsnake roundups.

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AROUND THE HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE SHOP — Brookville, PA. Country and farmcustom-made tables. Buying and selling. Unusual Home Décor.814-541-1484. View on web: www.theopenhouseshop.com.

CARPENTER BEES BE GONE!!! Naturally trap them theneasily dispose of dead bees. No chemicals. Traps fool beesinto thinking their nest is already made. Go in – can’t getout. Trapped bees are visible. Traps stop them from boringinto nearby wood. Device can trap dozens of bees. Hangtraps in areas where bees look for nest sites. Littleassembly required. Wood construction. $25 each. Buy 4+ —receive free shipping. For more information/order call: 814-333-1225 or email: gburch54@windstream.net.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

HIGH COUNTRY Arts and Crafts Fair. S. B. Elliott State Park.Vendors, food, entertainment. 1/2 mile off I-80, Exit 111 (old18). 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on July 13. More info 814-765-5667.

BROADKILL BEACH

FOR RENT — Beach Houses at Broadkill Beach nearRehoboth, Delaware. Complete kitchen, three bedrooms,A/C, TV. Swim, fish, one block to beach on Delaware Bay.Call Donna at 717-834-4898.

BUILDING SUPPLIES

STEEL ROOFING AND SIDING. Over 25 years in business.Several profiles — cut to length. Residential roofing$2.20/lineal foot. Seconds, heavy gauges, accessories, etc.Installation available. Located - northwestern Pennsylvania.814-398-4052.

FACTORY SECONDS of insulation, 4 x 8 sheets, foil back. R-Value 6.5 per inch. Great for pole buildings, garages, etc. Alsoprime grade A foil bubble wrap insulation. 814-442-6032.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PIANO TUNING PAYS — Learn at home with American Schoolof Piano Tuning home-study course in piano tuning andrepair. Tools included. Diploma granted. Call for freebrochure 800-497-9793.

CHURCH LIFT SYSTEMS

Make your church, business or home wheelchair accessible.We offer platform lifting systems, stair lifts, porch lifts andramps. References. Free estimates. Get Up & Go MobilityInc. 724-746-0992 or 814-926-3622.

CONSULTING FORESTRY SERVICES

NOLL’S FORESTRY SERVICES, INC. performs TimberMarketing, Timber Appraisals, Forest Management Planning,and Forest Improvement Work. FREE Timber LandRecommendations. 30 years experience. Call 814-472-8560.

CENTRE FOREST RESOURCES. Maximizing present andfuture timber values, Forest Management Services,Managing Timber Taxation, Timber Sales, Quality DeerManagement. FREE Timber Consultation. College educated,professional, ethical. 814-867-7052.

CRANE SERVICE

NEED A LIFT? Crane service for all your lifting needs.Experienced, fully insured, Owner-Operated and OSHACertified. Precision Crane, Linesville, PA 814-282-9133.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITY — Our top Livestock andEquipment Appraisers earn $100,000 - $200,000/year.Agricultural background required. Home Study courseavailable. Call 800-488-7570. www.amagappraisers.com.

FENCING

HYDRAULIC POST DRIVER FOR RENT. Easy hookup andtransportation. Safe, simple operation. Convenient, cost-effective alternative for setting wood posts by hand. $200for first day, $175/additional day. 1-800-KENCOVE.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Tired of all those medicines — Still not feeling better? Do youwant to feel better, have more energy, better digestion, lessjoint stiffness, healthier heart/circulation and cholesterollevels? Find out how to empower your own immune system —start I-26 today! It’s safe, affordable, and it works. Call 800-557-8477: ID#528390. 90-day money back on first time ordersor call me 724-454-5586. www.mylegacyforlife.net/believeit.

HEALTH INSURANCE

DO YOU HAVE THE BLUES regarding your Health Insurance?We cater to rural America's health insurance needs. Formore information, call 800-628-7804 (PA). Call usregarding Medicare supplements, too.

HUNTING

CUSTOM HAND MADE to order or in-stock wooden turkeycalls of various woods and sizes. 814-267-5489 leavemessage for Precision Unlimited Inc., Berlin, PA.

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“GROWING UP WITH GUNS” — The book about the criticalrole hunters and guns play that makes sure wildlife thrives.($19.07 includes tax, Free Shipping.) For mailing address:814-688-2044 or order at www.EverydayHunter.com.

INFRARED SAUNAS

Removes toxins, burns calories, relieves joint pain, relaxesmuscles, increases flexibility, strengthens immune system.Many more HEALTH BENEFITS with infrared radiant heatsaunas. Economical to operate. Barron’s Furniture,Somerset, PA. 814-443-3115.

LANDOWNER INCOME OPPORTUNITY

OUR SPORTSMEN will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call fora Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 866-309-1507. www.BaseCampLeasing.com.

LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

HARRINGTONS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, 475 Orchard Rd.,Fairfield, PA 17320. 717-642-6001 or 410-756-2506. Lawn& Garden equipment, Sales — Service — Parts.www.HarringtonsEquipment.com

LEGAL SERVICES

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Injured and want to know yourrights? Call us at 877-291-9675 for FREE advice or visit ourwebsite for your FREE book at www.workinjuryinpa.com.

LIVESTOCK AND PETS

PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI Puppies — AKC, adorable,intelligent, highly trainable. Excellent family choice.Reputable licensed breeder guaranteed “Last breed you’llever own.” 814-587-3449.

FARRIER — 10 years experience, looking for new clients in YorkCounty and surrounding areas. Just moved from Lancaster.Experienced with hunters, jumpers, eventers, reiners, westernand trail horses. Call Brent Talbot 717-725-9150.

COLLIE AKC registered sable and white puppies. Beautifullymarked, shots, dewormed. Our collies are raised andsocialized with children and adults. Bedford County. Call814-793-3938.

Regretfully selling our NUBIAN DAIRY GOATS ADGA. Adults3, does 1, buck 2, withers, friendly never been bred. Togood homes or dairy farm only. 717-309-0042.

AKC BEAGLES — Shots, wormed, hunting stock, great pets.Tri-colored and lemon and white. Socialized with adults andchildren. Also three-year male started. Call 910-612-4437or 910-612-6902.

LOG CABIN RESTORATIONS

VILLAGE RESTORATIONS & CONSULTING specializes in 17th and18th century log, stone and timber structures. We dismantle,move, re-erect, restore, construct and consult all over thecountry. Period building materials available. Chestnut boards,hardware, etc. Thirty years experience, fully insured. Call814-696-1379. www.villagerestorations.com.

MEDICARE INSURANCE

Medicare insurance does not have to be confusing! And oneplan does not fit all! Going on Medicare soon? Already onMedicare and confused? We have the answers. CATHERINEBURNS INSURANCE SERVICES offering Medicare Supplements,Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans, Pre-PaidBurial, Life and Final Expense Insurance, Annuities, assistancequalifying for Pace/Pacenet. No charge, no obligation, nopressure! Call 877-327-1598 or email: ceburnsins@verizon.net.

MISCELLANEOUS

BECOME AN ORDAINED MINISTER — Correspondence Study.The harvest truly is great, the laborers are few, Luke 10:2.Free information. Ministers for Christ Outreach, 7558 WestThunderbird Rd., Ste. 1 — #114, Peoria, Arizona 85381.www.ordination.org.

1990 Classic full dresser HARLEY DAVIDSON King tourpackage. Ruby Red with Reverse and Tote Trailer, 37,000miles, $8,000. Also, 1954 three-wheeled Bolens Ridemaster.All attachments included, collectors’ item. Call for price814-629-9046.

MOTORCYCLE-SNOWMOBILE INSURANCE

For the best INSURANCE RATES call R & R InsuranceAssociates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 800-442-6832 (PA).

MOTOR VEHICLES AND BOATS

Two 1966 PONTIAC TEMPEST — Two-door coupe and hardtop,V-8 auto. Many extra parts, engines, transmission, wheels— 14”, 15”, PMD wheel. $2,000 must take all. 814-848-5023after 5 p.m.

2000 SUZUKI INTRUDER 1500 LC, windshield, saddle bags,lots of extras. About 30,000 miles. New tires and batterylast year. Call for details and pictures. Asking $4,000. 814-599-5776.

1997 NATIONAL RV 36’ WIDE BODY, 31,000 MILES, 5,000 WATTGENERATOR, 1 SUPER SLIDEOUT, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NEWTIRES, 18’ AWNING, A-1 CONDITION, GARAGE KEPT, DUEL A/C,WASHER, DRYER. MARKELTON, PA. 724-747-5288. $19,000.

NURSERY AND GARDEN

LIVE EVERGREEN TREES beautify yards, block ugly gas wellsand “colorful” neighbors! 4’ to 30’, installed or you do thework. Reasonable prices. Jeffers Tree Farm – Kingsley, PA.Since 1929. Call 888-880-4512 today. Sales@jeffersfarms.com.

PA HISTORICAL NOVEL

Acclaimed historical novel set at French Azilum in 1793,“Waiting for the Queen,” in hardcover, makes a perfect giftfor readers 9 to 16 as well as for adults interested in regionalhistory. Unsigned copies available through Amazon.com andMilkweed.org. For a signed and personalized copy ($20includes shipping), email: jjhigginsblfs1@gmail.com.

REAL ESTATE

THREE BEDROOM, one bath vacation home on secludedacre includes large boat storage and shed. Near Cassville,minutes to good hunting, fishing and Lake Raystown boatramps. 717-495-4654. 717-916-3772. $79,900.

HOUSE/CAMP Clearfield County — Three bedrooms, openliving room, dining, kitchen, 3,200 sq. ft., attached garage,four acres, paved driveway, large parking lot. 814-592-5438. $150,000.

LOTS FOR SALE. Seven to be exact, all connected to eachother. Over 53,000 square feet. Six minute walk toPymatuning Lake, private allotment. What a place to builda country home. Asking $10,900. Call 814-683-2258.

RECIPES AND FOOD

SPECIAL OFFER — BOTH COOKBOOKS FOR $12. “CountryCooking,” Volume 2 — $5, including postage. “RecipesRemembered,” Volume 3 — $7, including postage. Both ofthese cookbooks are a collection of recipes from men andwomen of the electric co-ops of Pennsylvania and NewJersey. Payable to: Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association,P. O. Box 1266, Harrisburg, PA 17108. Write Attention:Cookbooks. Volume 1 of “Country Cooking” is SOLD OUT.

SAWMILLS

USED PORTABLE Sawmills and COMMERCIAL SawmillEquipment! Buy/Sell. Call Sawmill Exchange 800-459-2148.USA and Canada. www.sawmillexchange.com.

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FREE SAMPLE Shaklee’s Energy Tea. Combination red, greenand white teas that are natural, delicious, refreshing, safe.For sample or more information on tea or other ShakleeNutrition/Weight Loss Products: 800-403-3381 orwww.sbarton.myshaklee.com.

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WANTED: Older riding garden tractors, running condition ornot. Examples: Case Ingersoll 444, 446; Gravely 816, 8122;Power King 1618; John Deere 300, 317. Paying top prices,Jefferson County. 814-939-7694.

Like new condition CRAFTSMAN CHIPPER SHREDDER, 7 1/2HP, three-inch capacity, $300 or best offer. PrecisionBroadcast Spreader new, $40. Duracraft Bandsaw, $20.412-696-4062.

TRACTOR PARTS – REPAIR/RESTORATION

ARTHURS TRACTORS, specializing in vintage Ford tractors,30-years experience, online parts catalog/prices, Indiana,PA 15701. Contact us at 877-254-FORD (3673) orwww.arthurstractors.com.

VACATIONS AND CAMPSITES

RAYSTOWN VACATION House Rental. Sleeps 11, fourbedrooms, large dining table, central A/C, two full baths,two half baths, linens/towels provided, boat parking, nearboat launch. $230/night. Call 814-931-6562. Visitwww.laurelwoodsretreat.com.

BEAUTIFUL LAKE ERIE COTTAGE — Enjoy swimming, fishingand sunsets at their finest. Sleeps eight, 20 miles west ofErie. Available May to November. Call 814-333-9669. Visitour website at www.curleycottage.com.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida condo. Two bedrooms, twobaths. Heated pool. Lovely small historical town. 200 yardsfrom beach. $500 weekly, $1,800 monthly. Call 814-635-4020.

HEMLOCK HIDEAWAY CAMPGROUND only one mile fromRaystown Lake! Yearly full amenity campsites now available.Rental campers, cabins, and campsites ready to be reservedfor upcoming camping season. We are a full amenities resort:heated pool, mini-golf, store, ice cream parlor, game room,and much more!! 814-658-3663. www.hemlockhidecamp.com.

HUNTS RUN Wilderness Subdivision, Emporium, PA. 10+acres with small cabin, electric, water, telephone, hunting,fishing, snowmobiling. $72,000. 386-304-9874.

RAYSTOWN LAKE House Rental, three bedrooms, two plusbaths, sleeps nine, central air, internet access, screened-in porch, close to Juniata College, five miles to SevenPoints Marina and swimming area. Call 717-872-8122. Visitwww.bears-den.org.

COTTAGE FOR RENT. Great for families. Full amenities. Threebedrooms, futon. Two baths, large kitchen, screened porch,pavilion. Stream. Close to Huntingdon. For rates, availability,pictures and more details email: mickeyscottage1@gmail.com.

MASSANUTTEN RESORT, VA — Two luxury condos, GoldCrown Resort. Each: Two bedrooms, two baths, kitchen,laundry, cable, WiFi, AC, resort amenities. July 18-25, 2014.$1,500 each with RCI gift certificate. Rent one or both.lwagner224@gmail.com.

WANTED TO BUY

CARBIDE – Paying cash/lb. — Some examples of items thathave carbide pieces at their tips for cutting or drilling are:coal mining machinery — roof bits — road bits —gas/oil/water well drill bits — machining inserts as well asmany others. We will pick up your materials containingcarbide pieces. We will extract the carbide item from thepart in which it is held in most cases. 814-395-0415.

OLD GAS PUMPS wanted. Also, small hand-crank oil andkero tanks, porcelain signs, old glass oil bottles. 570-247-2657 and leave message.

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Thoughts from Earl Pitts,UHMERIKUN!

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Social commentary from Earl Pitts —— a.k.a.GARY BUR BANK , a nation ally syndicatedradio per son ality —— can be heard on thefollowing radio stations that cover electriccooperative service territories in Pennsylvania:WANB-FM 103.1 Pittsburgh; WARM-AM 590Wilkes-Barre/Scran ton; WIOO-AM 1000 Carlisle;WEEO-AM 1480 Shippensburg; WMTZ-FM 96.5Johnstown; WQBR-FM 99.9/92.7 McElhattan;WLMI-FM 103.9 Kane; and WVNW-FM 96.7 Burnham-Lewistown. You can also find him atEarlpittsamerican.com.

It’s important to maketime for what matters

I heard awise man say one timethat a rich man might have more money.But he’s still got the same amount of timeon this earth as the rest of us. See, timeis the great equalizer. Some people gotmore, but they can’t live more.That reminded me of a time Dub

Meeker come in the Duck Inn and hesays he heard that the average Americanwill spend five years of their life drivin’in traffic. And he says if you sleep eighthours a night an’ you live to 80, wellthat’s another 25 years a’ your lifesleepin’. So think ‘bout that — you’regonna spend 30 years a’ your life behindthe wheel or under the covers.I go, “Hang on a minute here. You

sleep eight hours a day, but you alsowork eight hours a day. So that’s another25 years workin’. So you got 25 workin’,an’ 25 sleepin’ and five driving. That’s 55 years of your life, an’ you ain’t donenuthin’ fun yet.”So we got us a bar napkin an’ started

doodlin’. If you eat for two hours a day— that is four years of your life eatin’.Two years of your life sittin’ in the bath-room. Another year outta your lifewaitin’ for somebody else to get out ofthe bathroom. Two years cuttin’ grass.Three years in line at the Department ofMotor Vehicles. One year online waitin’to get Obamacare. Six years visitin’ withyour old lady’s family, two years workin’on your car. One year shavin’. And don’tforget — you’ve gotta spend three yearsat church. Or you might be signin’ up foran eternity in hell. So that one’s a gimme.Then we added all that up. It leaves

you with something like four months forfishin’, bowlin’, an’ watchin’ NASCARan’ football.Wake up America. So ladies, when

you ask us to take you shoppin’ an’ we saywe ain’t got the time, we really ain’t gotthe time. Blame it on time management.

What’s with the U.S. govermint andtheir love of numbers? According to these

yahoos, all we need to make life better ismore numbers. Like, did you see where they’re mak-

ing food companies change those num-bers on the side of their food packages?They say they’re gonna give us morenumbers and better numbers so parentscan make better choices in the food theyfeed their kids.Now that sounds reasonable, right?

Lord knows, we got enough overweightkids in this country. But does morenumbers make better decisions? Really?I mean, think about it — the federal U.S.govermint’s got tons of bean-counters,numbers-crunchers, lawyers, depart-ments. They got more reports, moreindexes, more charts than everybodyelse combined. And the govermintmakes more bad decisions in a day thanmost of us will make in a lifetime!Here’s another fer instance. Hey, gotta

give you all these new numbers whenyou’re ordering a burger at the McDon-alds. Gosh, you look up at that menuboard behind the counter in there, an’ youthink you’re looking at the stock marketscreen on one a’ them cable channels.You got your samich price, your value

meal price in small, medium an’ super-size. You got your calories and your fatgrams. For two weeks I was afraid toorder the McRib Value Meal because Ithought it cost $1,200. Pearl finally toldme that was the calories. So much formy informed decision.And tell me the truth. If you was

some overweight dude trollin’ down thetater chip aisle like a hungry hyener at agazelle convention, do you really thinkmore numbers on the side of the bag isgonna stop you from throwin’ three bagsa’ Doritos in the basket? I don’t think so.Wake up, America. The only thing

that’s gonna get overweight people skinnyis if they stop eatin’. Not start readin’.I’m Earl Pitts, Uhmerikun. Like me

on Facebook. And you can catch mynew blog at Earlpittsamerican.com.l

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Spring feverWHOwants to spend a gorgeous spring day inside? The answeris “no one.” Just remember to take your camera with you whenyou head outdoors so you can capture some of your favoritePennsylvania people, pets and scenery. And on those cloudy,rainy spring days, spend some time going through your file ofearlier photos. Then select your favorites and send those, too. This year, five amateur photographers will be named win-

ners of our $75 prize in the categories of: most artistic, bestlandscape, best human subject, best animal subject and editor’schoice.To be eligible for the 2014 contest prizes, send your photos

(no digital files, please) to: Penn Lines Photos, P.O. Box 1266,Harrisburg PA 17108-1266. On the back of each photo, includeyour name, address, phone number and the name of the elec-tric cooperative that serves your home, business or seasonalresidence. (The best way to include this information is by affix-ing an address label to the back of the photo. Please do not useink gel or roller pens to write on the photo as they bleed ontoother photos.)Remember, our publication deadlines require that we work

ahead, so send your seasonal photos in early. We need summerphotos before mid-May; fall photos before mid-July and winterphotos before mid-September (keep your spring photos toenter in the 2015 contest). Photos that don’t reflect a seasonmay be sent at any time. Please note: photos will be returned ifyou include a self-addressed, self-stamped envelope.l

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1.5 HP ELECTRIC POLE SAW

LOT NO. 68862

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40 PIECE 1/4" AND 3/8" DRIVE SOCKET SET

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$699 REG. PRICE $11 .99

8 FT. 6" x 11 FT. 4" FARM QUALITY TARP

LOT NO. 2707 60457/69197

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LOT NO. 68887 61849

90 AMP FLUX WIRE WELDER

REG. PRICE $149.99 $9999

• No Gas Required!

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WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF WELDING WIRE

$7999 REG. PRICE

$129 .99

1500 PSI PRESSURE

WASHER LOT NO. 68333 /69488

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$1799 REG. PRICE $29 .99

21 PIECE SAE/METRIC GO-THRU SOCKET SET

LOT NO. 67974

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$5999 $8999 REG. PRICE $119. 99

RAPID PUMP®

1.5 TON ALUMINUM RACING JACK

LOT NO. 68053 69252

60569/62160

• 3-1/2 Pumps Lifts Most Vehicles!

• Weighs 27 lbs.

"The Undisputed King of the Garage"

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3-1/2 Pumps

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1195 LB. CAPACITY4 FT. x 8 FT.

HEAVY DUTY FOLDABLE UTILITY TRAILER

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$24999

$29999 LOT NO. 90154 /62170

1" x 25 FT. TAPE

MEASUREITEM 69080

69030/69031

VALUE $699

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