A26-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 31, 1987 Grange C (Continued from Page A 1) podium over to PA Junior Grange Director Jeff Wetzel who lauded Jr. Grange as being “one of the old est youth organizations,” boasting 100 years of service. Wetzel said the PA Grange was “the #1 Grange program in the USA” and pro mised that, later in the program, the local chapter would kick-off a celebration that would end next year in Allentown. Wetzel then introduced the first-place winners of the State Junior Grange Talent Contest and awarded them cash prizes of $25. Winner in the Vocal, Age 5-9 division, Kelly Webster of Curfew Jr. Grange, Fayette County, was recently asked to rep resent Pennsylvania with a perfor mance at National Grange on November 13. • Next, Rebecca Knappcnbcrger of Snecksville Jr. Grange, Lehigh County, played a piano rendition of the theme from “Beverly Hills Cop” which won her first place in the Instrumental, Age 5-9 division. The Other Acts, Age 5-9 divi sion of the State Contest was repre sented by second-place winner Lesley Zug of Walker Grange, Juniata County, who performed a “bunny dance.” Courtney Allen, the (irst-placc winner, was unable to attend Sunday’s event. Next, Amy Beck of Scrubgrass Jr. Grange, Venango County, sang “The Greatest Love of All,” the song that won her f irst place in the Vocal, Age 10-14 division, fol lowed by Lisa Gcschwindt of Vir gmvillc Jr. Grange, Berks County, first-place winner in the Instru mental, Age 10-14 division. Lisa performed a piano interpretation of the “First Movement of C River Piano Sonata.” The talent showcase ended with Allison and Jaimcc Wcuel of Vir gmville Jr. Grange, Berks County, rendering their award-winning gymnastic routine for “Love Will Keep Us Together,” which took first place in the Other Acts, Age 10-14 division. Gillamore then introduced the slate finalists for the Dcaf-Sign-A- Song competition. Judges for the competition were Sheila Throne, Cheryl Gcalcy, Sandra Shcppcck, and Doris Patterson. In the Junior, Age 10-14 com petition, Jenny McCullon of Scrubgrass Jr. Grange, Venango County, signed the song, “God Bless the USA;” Gina Gallimore of Biglerville Jr. Grange, Adams County, signed “Diamonds;” while Amy Beck of Scrubgrass Jr. Grange, Venango County, chose I ii Breakthrough, a group that song the State Grange convention. onvention the song, “Pass It On,” for her sign mg entry. Jenny McCullon won first place in tins division, with second place going to Amy Beck, and Gina Gallimore coming in third. At a break in the program, Wan da Gallimore, PA State Grange Director of Deaf Activities, look the opportunity to introduce one of the four judges for the evening, Sheila Throne, founder of Inter preters of the Deaf of Butler Coun ty. Gallimore presented her with a donation of $3OO to help her group with expenses of a needed copier and some TTD’s. Gallimore cited that the Slate Deaf Activities Dis trict Committee has distributed $4,000 across Pennsylvania and $2,000 to national program scholarships and hearing protec tion programs. Next in the program were the entries for Individual Adult Com petition: Ellen Huber of Goshen Grange, Chester County, signing “Daddy’s Hands;” Gmny Buffing ton of Kennelt Grange in Chester County signing “Say Amen;” Mary Ann Keith of Lincoln Grange in Huntingdon County signing “Giggle;” Laura McMillcn of Westfield Grange, Lawrence County, signing “The Rose;” Nancy McMillcn of Westfield Grange, Lawrence County, sign ing “My Tribute;” and Randy Hogc of Butler signing “Only In My Dreams.” Gmny Bulfmgton was third-place winner for this division, with second prize awarded to Ellen Huber. First place in the Adult Individual Divi sion competition went to Mary Ann Keith who will now go on to (Continued from Page A 1) would create an state-wide agricul tural preservation option not pre sently available. It also raises a choice for voters. The referendum asks Pennsyl vanians to express their opinion about the importance of farmland retention. It asks voters if they will support spending public dollars for farmland preservation. Up to this lime, preservation legislation and efforts to reduce farmland loss have been targeted to the munici pal or county level, not to the stale as a whole. If the referendum is successful, it will allow farmland preservation to be shared among all who bene fit. The financial burden of preser vation usually falls on farmers because it is they who must with- with sign language, entertained at the kick-off for jiy. ..vniingdon juntyand <iei. jrof Chester County signed “Where Do The Children Go,” which earned them first place in the group division of the Deaf- Sign-A-Song state competition. represent Pennsylvania at the Mid- Atlantic Regional Competition, competition involving five states, to be held in April. In the final category of Group Competition, finalists were: Dean Miller of Adams County with Ellen Huber of Chester County signing “Next Time I Fall In Love;” and Mary Ann Keith of Hunangdon County with Ellen Huber of Chester County signing “Where Do The Children Go.” The Millcr/Hubcr duo placed second in this division with the Kcith/Hubcr team taking first place. Following the signing competi tion, the Grange members from across the state were treated to a performance by “Breakthrough.” This troupe of eight performers, The Referendum: hold ihcir land from development. However, urban, suburban and rur al citizens concerned with aesthe tic and environmental quality also may benefit from farmland preservation. Existing preservation laws do address some aspects of farmland retention, but they offer relatively short-term protection. Preferential lax assessments (Clean and Green) and Agricultural Security Acres have a seven-year lifetime. Agri cultural zoning that protects farm acres can be changed at any lime. Public purchases of develop ment rights would hold farmland for farm use for a minimum of 25 years or in perpetuity. Under the proposed system, the time period would be the landowner’s choice as would the decision to sell deve- under the skilled and often humor ous leadership of Parker, treated the assembly for an hour of razzle dazzle entertainment that was edu cational as well as entertaining. The audience appreciated, partici pated, and gave a standing ovation at the conclusion of what Gilla more introduced as a performance combining “the beauty of dance with the beauty of sign to create a dance of the hands.” The evening’s festivities drew to a close as Jr. Grangers, 118 strong, assembled on stage to sing “Happy Birthday” while Stale Jr. Grange Director Jeff Wetzel gave the signal to release balloons to signal the start of the year-long celebration to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Junior Grange. An Important lopment rights in the first place. This longer preservation horizon means that farm and community plans can be developed on a reaso nably pennanent basis. Agricul ture, which is a significant part of the economy and lifestyle of many communities, would then be retained by removing the pressures of development. Pennsylvanians should look at all sides of the proposition before deciding how to vote on the bond rclcrcndum. A development rights purchase program is expensive. Do the expected benefits justify the cost? Growing communities need land for stores, homes and factories. Will there be enough land, not covered by conservation easements, for new growth? Com- Forage Marketing Is Topic At Maryland Conference BELAIR, MD The keynote address at this year’s Central Maryland Forage Conference will be given by Dr. David Point/ from Perdue University. Dr. Pcintz will discuss the fundamentals of forage marketing from producer to con sumer in a talk entitled “Find Your Hay Market First.” This will be a very interesting discussion for anyone in the business of produc ing and selling forages. Also on the agenda arc discus sions of loragc crop establishment principles and practices, pasture systems for any foragc/livcslock system, and a panel discussion of new innovations in round bale packaging. There will also be many Lesley Zug of Walker Grange (Juniata), per formed the bunny dance that helped her win second place in the Others Acts, Age 5-9 division. Issue munitics also must consider the growth of their local tax base. What arc the values of farm and nonfarm development to a voter’s community? Some people sec the issue of farmland preservation in terms of production, arguing that there is more than enough agricultural land to meet our needs for food and fib er without purchasing easements to retain land. This concern needs to be weighed against the signifi cance of farmland in protecting environmental resources and sus taining Pennsylvania’s rural eco nomy and lifestyle. Whatever your view on farm land preservation, I urge you to express your opinion - vote on November 3. displays set-up for viewing and the opportunity to talk with product representatives. The Central Maryland Forage Conference is scheduled for December 10,1987 at the Agricul tural Center in Westminster, Maryland. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program will commence at 9:30 a.m. Tickets arc $5 each and include coffee and donuts m the morning followed by lunch in the afternoon. These arc available at your County Exten sion Office. The program is open to all citizens without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, religion, age or national origin and should wrap-up by 3:15 p.m.
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