NEWARK, DE A one-day symposium on “The Artful Gar den” will be held at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, oh Friday, March 19. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the University of Delaware Longwood Graduate Program. Farm Safety Course For Teens NEWARK, DE Agriculture is a dangerous occupation, espe cially for the inexperienced. Uni versity of Delaware Cooperative Extension will offer a safety train ing course this month for teena gers who plan to work on farms during the summer. Federal law prohibits youths under 16 from working in certain hazardous agricultural operations unless they have an exemption certificate from a safety training course. Some of the hazardous jobs closed to youths without training are operating a tractor with more than 20-belt horsepow er; working inside airtight produce- and grain-storage areas or silos; operating or assisting FRANK A. FILLIPPO, INC. - WANTED - DISABLED & CRIPPLED COWS, BULLS & STEERS Competitive Prices Paid Slaughtered under government inspection Call: Frank Fillippo - Residence - 215-666-0725 Elam Cinder - 717-367-3824 C.L. King - 717-786-7229 POULTRY LITTER SPREADER Model PLS -14 ft. hopper - Dual hydraulic spinners • Walking beam suspension I STOLTZFUS SPREADERS (215) 286-5146 Longwood Sponsors Artful Symposium March 12 is the deadline for registration. The symposium is open to any one interested in horticulture, landscape design, or home gar dening. The $65 fee covers registration and a weekend pass to Longwood Gardens. An optional with trenchers, forklifts, chain saws and other types of machines; and transporting passengers in vehicles on farm property. Ron Jester, University of Dela ware Cooperative Extension safe ty specialist, says 14- and 15-year old farm workers can receive exemptions by completing this course. “Although youths who work on (heir parents’ farms don’t need certificates, the course is recom mended fra all farm youth,” he says. “Farming is a hazardous occupation even fra experienced adults. Don’t gamble by allowing youngsters to operate a tractor with a minimum of instruction and little or no experience. Safety ■ 21.5 L 10-ply tires - 300 cu. ft. capacity - 8 ton suspension lunch is available for $B. Proceed ings of the speakers’ talks will be available for $5. Preregistration is necessary. The program will feature talks on artful garden design by noted local landscape architect Bill Fre derick and the magic of living KEN CLUGSTON (717) 665-6775 CRAFT-BILT CONSTRUCTION INC. FARM-HOME BUILDING 1242 Breneman Road MANHEIM, PA 17545 PH: (717) 665-4372 BUILDING & REMODELING FOR DAIRY RESIDENTIAL SWINE POLE BUILDINGS BEEF STORAGE -81 Inch wheel - Truck-mount track available - Hydraulic or - Corrosion manual gate resistant ■ 30 inch “Cor-Ten” drag chain steel hopper - Wide, even spread pattern Is excellent for topdressing. - Standard unit spreads lime, too. training and more supervision could do much to reduce the high accident rate in this age group.” The training program consists of a correspondence course and three formal classes. The final class will include written tests and a tractor-driving test Classes will be held at night and the sites will be determined after applications are in. To register call the county Extension office in Dover, (302) 697-4000; Georgetown, 856-7303; or Newark, 831-2506. plant sculpture by Walt Disney World Resort horticulture mana ger Katy Moss Warner. David Streatfield, specialist in landscape architecture, urban design and planning and chair of the depart ment of landscape architecture at the University of Washington, will speak about the historic link between art and gardens. Nation ally known garden writer Tom Woodham will discuss his interna tional exploration of decorative ■ WMETAL FORMING 809 Oienwood Drive EohM'a PA 717-733-9590 Roofing And Siding 29 Gauge Galvanize 29 Gauge Painted 26 Gauge Galvalume 26 Gauge Painted New 409 Stainless Steel Roofing All Panels Cut To Length - Coverage 36” Width We Also Stock The Following Items: • Pre-Hung Doors • Ridge Vents • Agri Build Windows • Ridgolators • Roll Door Track • Trolleys and Hardware A new Product In Our Line STANDING SEAM ROOFING Manufactured at the job file. NOW YOU CAN CALL US TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-582-9956 Lancaster FwnUng, Satuntoy, March 6 1993-B9 objects in the garden. Special tours by Longwood staff will feature chrysanthemum training, bonsai, topiary and the 10,010-pipe organ at Longwood Gardens. Garden art exhibits by local artists will include tapestry, botanical illustration, garden sculpture and furniture. For more information or a registration form, call the Univer sity of Delaware Longwood Gra duate Office at (302) 831-2517. MILK. IT DOES A BODY GOOD. MIDDLE ATLANTIC MILK MARKETING ASSOCIATION INC
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