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THE GETTYSBURG TIMES, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1984 These Times She never knows enough, but knows where to find it SHARON R. DITTERA These Times Editor GETTVBL'RG She's the a three-year-old, a former teacher and a member of the YWCA. where she to keep in shape And she's the kind the person who never know enough Hartneii 32 finds the Fair- Patsv E. Hartnett Photo bv Sharon R. Duttera field Homemakers group fiils her need for down-to-earth knowledge.

"The Extension teaches me things I need to know on a day-to-day basis. It's not like physics which you would use in a specialized situation. It keeps you active and in touch." Hartnett. who is originally from Dover. has lived "When you live overseas you get accustomed to meeting people with similar likes and dislikes through organizations.

When I joined the Fairfield homemakers group they made me feel very welcome." she said "I've been involved with the homemakers group for six years now." she said 1 was here for a short while and saw an ad in the paper and 1 just went. I'm probably the youngest in the group." Hartnett. who considers herself a homemaker. prefers to stay home with her preschool son. But she also considers herself a working woman as well.

She teaches workshops for the Adams County Extension Service, in upholstery and needlework, as well as classes in basketweaving. needlework, sewing and knitting in her home. She also sells cosmetics in her spare time. "1 really enjoy my life. My day is very full and I fee! it is important to be at home when my son is preschool age.

But Hartnett feels the group gives her contact with "real live people who know how to verbalize." "1 met a lot of people who are now my friends. I think it's terrific for almost any woman to find things she Women need financial security in today's world By ELEANOR L. GARRIS Extension Home Economist Women and Family ResponsibiliH The new look in financial responsibility is women Women of all ages in all income levels, living in ail sections of the country are accepting the responsibility tor their financial future and it's about time "Families change." said Marilyn M. Furry, extension family resource man- aaemf" at Penn State, "and need to be prepared." Soi and econunnc changes seem to happen mure rapidly than they did in the pas' sjt-neralion Women can no longer afiord in let someone else make financial them. They need to a riart in financial decisions ...1.11 have jobs 1 a substantial financial to the total family ip.cnme M.meiimes being the only source of support Family crises happen and causing some women to accept total financial responsibility for their family.

Serious illnesses, disability, death, unemployment, inflation, separation and divorce are reasons whv women need to be actively invoh ed in managing money and being responsible for themselves I'se this check list of managerial skills women need to develop in order to manage money effectively Identify fethnas about money Attitudes toward money will become more positive as one learns to use it wisely Accept responsibility for yourself and be able to convey the responsibility to others Set financial goals for yourself and for the family. Decide what is to be achieved Be realistic Know your current financial situation Calculate a net worth statement for yourself and the family. A net worth statement is a balance sheet which details a a family owns 'assets' minus what the family owes liabilities i. t- a credit record If you don't have one. establish one locally by applying a credit card Use it carefully Do not charge more than can.

be repaid. The object establish a good credit record so it can be used when absolutely Hav- financial assets in your own name It's siooti practice to manage finan: of something you own in or tarmly crisis you may need to r.a'.v resources. uoif ha ve some personal assets that provide an income A regular income. rr.a::cr now small, helps establish financial stability and independence. rp.Qt-r?;and what m.aKes a sound money system How well one understands orks.

influences the financial stability and well-being of the familv. matter what tne past situation and feelings about money may be. now is the t.me tu become involved managing financial anairs. If you need help getting started cai! Countv Cooperative Extension Service office at 334-6271 or 624-4525 Ann Landers Iear Ann Landers- 1 arn a board- therapist Will you kindly tell me a ou would advise in the I am about to A relatively young widower lives ainr.e married daughter comes to ner norm- her now to a hot tidy up the and atch TV for a hiie The intercourse once a week she say s. "i know his Thi- a a of life ior quite orr.r Her aware of ana happv Tnis type a i i probably on all the Amencan mean; beron- suJe.re';:.

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Also, the woman's husband must be beaut. I wonder with whom he is keeping when wife is with her father I'-a- We a a U- Dart or the c--jntr ears a letter er. MTjiie wf-en since ne has been a et to receive a response or air: oj note for the We not much but it is we can do i reel snouid stop and rr.i;ne nusbarid we snoL.il" and that one dav the i re-rxind a this i of cumm'jrix atmn though one--id(-d better tr.a^ none at al! F'lease us Invisible Grandpa- In fear Invisible: According to fi- ffurcs vou have shelled out $520 since vour grandson moved away. If you send another letter with money in it. you should have your heads examined.

Write once more. This time enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope -nothing else. Tell the bo you expect to hear from him. If you receive no answer, don't write again. Your willingness to send money regularly in spite of the fact that he has shown no sign of appreciation has taught him that he doesn't need to bother.

Ann Landers We waited eight for this bab He is now -5 months old and have walked the floor with him ever. since we brought him home in.m the hospital The doctor not to i that he has colic and i i i I'm going nuts me some encouragement. Red Eyes in Ohio Dear This. too. shall pass.

Walkins the floor with a baby is good practice for later on when he is out all night with the car. a wecdins" Giving one'' Or up one Even you're m.arred Anp. Landers' -'New i answer questions weddings For a copy. 2 a king, self-addressed. 37 r-ent- postage A (J Box U995.

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if it applies, at what dryer temperature setting For items requiring dry cleaning, the label states "professional dry cleaning only" if the garment can not be safely cleaned in coin operated dry cleaning machines. The labels, in other words, show special care needed for machine or hand washing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dry cleaning, and leather or suede cleaning. Manufacturers or importers providing instructions for a care label must have evidence that the instructions are accurate. The more detailed labels, explaining how to safely wash or clean the item, mean longer wear and better service for all garments, including a youngster's back to school clothes. They help avoid errors resulting in a new sweater or jeans turning out several sizes smaller after washing.

Check the care label as well as the price tag when buying clothes. Knowing how- to care for the garment can save money and at the "same time, help one look sharper. from Consumer Reports By the Editors of Consumer Reports One problem with traditionally sized vans is that they're too big to fit in a garage. But Consumer Reports auto engineers say that's not the case with the new smaller vans, such as the Plymouth Voyager and Toyota Van Deluxe Although they have sliding side doors and lots of cargo space like traditional vans, they're less trucklike and feel more like passenger cars. Both a Plymouth Voyager SE and a Toyota Van Deluxe were tested by the engineers.

Each vehicle can seat seven people. Standard equipment on the front-wheel-drive Voyager and its twin the Dodge Caravan includes power steering, power brakes, and tinted glass. It was priced at more than S13.IKK) when equipped with options, including such major ones as a larger engine, automatic transmission, air conditioning, and a Basic Group package, plus the destination charge. The Voyager rode as well as manv sedans and station wagons, accelerated well, and was comfortable and quiet. Its fuel economy, at 30-miles-per-galIon expressway driving and 16 mpg in city traffic, was competitive with many- passenger cars.

The small van also had" a large and nicely shaped cargo area when its seats were removed However, the auto engineers found the Voyager's handling sluggish and vague. Stopping it when lightly loaded and without locking the brakes took too long. The auto engineers say there's nn data on which to predict reliability because both the Voyager and Dodge Caravan are new this mode! year. But other Chrysler products, as a group, have been worse-than-average." The Toyota Van Deluxe is an unusual mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle. Standard equipment on the model tested included a fuel-injected 2-liter.

4- cyhnder engine, power brakes, and reclining tront seats It was priced at more than $12.000 when options such as an automatic overdrive transmission and power steering were added and the destination charge tacked on. Consumer Reports' auto engineers found the Toyota Van disappointing in almost even respect. Itshandlmewasunpreci.se: its stability and traction were well below par. and its ride was harsh and bouncy Although the Toyota engine and transmission performed very well and oftered fairly good fuei economy. especially expressway driving, the engine is situated in the middle of the oasenger compartment, where, according to the auto engineers, it could create horrendous problems.

You have to unsnap several latches and lift the driver's seat with part of the floor just to check or add oil and check the coolant level The battery is in a compartment under the fl'or behind 'he driver's seat In addition, the a lacked quality ot finish that the auto engineers have come to expect other Toyota rr.ixieis Because the Toyota Van is new for 1934. no data is or; which in predict reliability i i 1984. Consumers Union OPEN HOUSE MODEL RAILROAD SHOW Fri, Sat, Sept 14 15 9-5 Sun, Sept 16 11-5 Model Railroad displays in various scales Live Steam models in operation Special prices on most of our large selection Learn how to: build scenery, lay track, airbrush AND MUCH MORE PAUL'S MODEL RAILROAD SHOP AMRO LTD. 121 Lincolnway West (US 30) New Oxford, PA 17350 (717) 624-8920 can share. If a woman doesn't have a skill, she can team.

If she already has a skill, she can share it How has Harriett benefitted from group? "Friends is the number one thing," she said. "And learning can take place to" It can be subconscious learning from other members. You can knit for 30 years and then learn a new way." speaking of the learning that happens when a group of women meet to make crafts. The groups are geared to the home and family and homemaking skills today's woman needs. "It is more than canning, cooking and sewing.

It takes into account new ways of And gets into child abuse and caring for senior citizens." One nice thing about the organization is no set regimens. Some groups prefer crafts and some groups prefer speakers. A lot of the groups have a mix of the two. The extension service offers guidelines and topics of interest through leadership training workshops. Two members of each group attend workshops and bring home handouts, patterns and recipes, passing the information on to the group.

"It's the extension's way of training the rest of the group," she'said- Recent workshops offered were "creative vegetables." "holiday gift ideas" and "entertaining ways." One workshop she really liked was one on whole wheat pie crusts. "I tried it and it was really good. Now plain pie crusts are boring. I even crush up a wheat cereal and use it in the dough. There were 10 different pies and 10 different crusts." she said.

"We made the wheat-type pies for the homemakers group. Got a lot of mixed review, but they tried it." "I'm very enthusiast about homemakers. There's something for all homemakers." For further information on Homemakers groups in the area, call Eleanor L. Garris at 334-6271 or 6244525. the Adams County Extension -Service.

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