BB—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 4,1980 Lampeter livestock bring good prices BY SUSAN KAUFFMAN Staff Correspondent WEST LAMPETER - Gerald Hess’s 1180 pound FFA champion baby beef at the West Lampeter Fair last week was sold to Willow Valley for $1.44 per pound. Last year’s champion was auctioned off at an even $1 per pound. The reserve champion, shown by Mike Nissley, was purchased by Dagen’s Market, Willow Street, for $1.12. August Birchler, Penn Manor vocational agriculture teacher and co- Wood stove seminar set for Tuesday CHRISTIANA, Del. - Increasing costs and shortages of electricity, natural gas and fuel oil are causing many homeowners to use wood and coal as alternative heating fuels. Because of the hazards in volved, it is essential that stoves burning these fuels be properly installed, operated and maintained. In an effort to reduce the number of home fires related to burning wood and coal, the extension service will conduct a safety seminar Tuesday, October 7, at 7 p.m, in the Christiana Fire Hall, Located at the intersection of Routes 7 and 273 in Delaware. Hie seminar is designed for homeowners who presently operate, or are considering the installation of wood or coal burning stores. Proper installation, safe operation, required maintenance, and other safety factors will be discussed. Speakers will include a fire safety instructor, forester, energy official, insurance representative, and building inspector. Co-sponsors of the seminar are the Christiana Volunteer Fire Company, the Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware Depart ment of Agriculture. There is no admission charge. For more in formation, call 302/738-2506. ELECTRIC FENCERS SPECIAL SALE ON PARMAK Used Units and New Discontinued Units IF YOUR LOCAL DEALER DOES NOT HAVE IT, CONTACT PEQUEA BATTERIES RONKS, PA 17572 ★ Authorized Distributor 11,I l , Warranty Station ordinator of the sale, quoted last year’s reserve cham pion price at 85 cents per pound. The average price per pound for the thirteen steers sold the closing night of the three-day fair, according to sale bookkeepers, was 84 cents this year. Gerald Hess’s brother, Wayne, sold the Grand Champion hog, a heavyweight weighing 245 pounds for $3.60 a pound. Hatfield paid a full $l.lO more than last year for the champion. West Willow Farmers Association, Inc., bought the reserve champion hog shown MANURE HANDLING SYSTEMS FOR THE 80’s For the finest bedding available - 4 choppers from U.S. Farm Systems Chops hay, straw or corn stalk bales for better bedding. Provides bedding in less time. Use up to 35% less straw. All Models Available Now! 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