As Stream Guardians also hosted a statewide field day. Hoogheem said they emphasized the wildlife benefits of green stripes by building boxes to raise quad. “These two chapters were judged the best from a lot of excel lent entries,” Hoogheem said. He cited a few other examples: In Firth, Neb., the chapter had an Operation Green Stripe float in a local parade. They also helped host a field day attended by Gov. Ben Nelson. In Filley, Neb., the chapter invited local groups out to see the green stripes they planted. In Truman, Minn., the chapter succeeded in planting both sides of a ditch that drains thousands of acres of farmland in an area that includes a wetland used by ducks. They also established a settling pond for sedimentation to stop it before it moves to main creek that carries ditch water away. In Monona, lowa, the chapter used its green stripe money to invest in other enviromental exper iments such as greenhouses and composting. LANDIS BROS. INC. Lancaster, PA 717-291-1046 LEHIGH AG EQUIPMENT Allentown, PA 610-398-2553 LONE MAPLE SALES & SERVICE New Alexandria, PA 412-666-7172 LOST CREEK IMPLEMENT Oakland Mila, PA 717-463-2161 Ground Breaking Savings on New Tillage Systems Talk about your earth-shattering developments. During John Deere's Annual Ground Breaking Sale you'll find the year's lowest prices on all our new tillage equipment. Stop in and talk tillage with the experts at our dealership before January 31, 1995, for the lowest prices of the* year In Elmira, N.Y., the chapter cleared tires and debris from an old canal. In addition to the green stripe, they established a bike path. In Laßelle, Mo., the chapter protected a lake that provides the town’s drinking water. They also established an outdoor classroom in a nature area they created.' Hoogheem said the results of this year's program have attracted the attention of organizations such as Soil Conservation Service, Pheasants Forever, Quail Unlim ited, Trout Unlimited, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. ’They recognize the tremend ous benefit that is realized from planting buffer stripes,” Hoogh eem said. “They also recognized that farmers are doing this on their own, without government over sight. We are looking forward to making even greater strides next year, with the cooperation of those organizations, FFA, the seed part ners, and of course the farmers.” Other cooperating seed compa nies are CENX/Land O’ Lakes. Farmland Industries, MFA, Coun trymark, Agway, Terra and South ern States. 111 MILLER-LAKE INC. Belleville, PA 717-935-2335 MILLER'S EQUIPMENT RD #1 HI. 66 Falrmount Cky, PA NORTHERN TIER IMPLEMENT CO. RD «1 Box 277 Mansfield, PA 16933 717-662-3200 PIKEVILLE EQUIPMENT INC. Olay, PA 610-967-6277 N U 4 POLE TAVERN EQ. SALES CORP. 670 Rta. 40 Elmer, NJ 609-351-2610 O.C. RICE, INC. 104 North Main St. Blglerville, PA 17307 717-677-8135 SCHEFFEL EQUIPMENT CO Red Gooae Rd. Somerset, PA 814-445-6500 Belsnickel Visits Landis Valley LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) Who’s the nice and nasty Pennsylvania Dutch version of Santa the Belsnickel! Lancaster’s Landis Valley Museum offers vis itors the opportunity to enjoy the flavor of an old- fashioned “Bel snickel” Christmas during the December 1-3 Days of the Bel snickel. Drop-in visitors will delight in the free-admission Bel snickel Gift Gallery and Weather vane Shop for unusual holiday gifts. Those who want to meet the Belsnickel should make reserva tions for the Belsnickel Luncheon Tour. This Belsnickel event is a nat ural for the largest Pennsylvania Dutch museum, which is rated “exceptional” by AAA. Those going to the Gift Gallery (at the Visitor Center) and Weathervane Shop will be able to find many whimsical traditional “Dutch” items such as handcarved Bel snickels, feather trees and redware pottery ornaments. Floral bath powders, holiday food, handmade toys and much more will be avail able. Both Christmas “shops” are open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. December 1- 3. To experience some of the GEORGE V. SEIPLE & SON Easton, PA #lO-258-7146 SMITH’S IMPLEMENTS, INC Marearaburg, PA 717-328-2244 S.P.E., INC. Rd. 1, Box 157 Towanda, PA 717-265-4440 TOBIAS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Halifax, PA 717-362-3132 Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas customs, people will want to take part in the December 1-3 Lun cheon-Tour. The cost is $14.50 per person and the December 3 Luncheon-Tour is sold out. This limited reservation offering includes a tasty luncheon at Landis Val ley’s Victorian period Hotel with handsome holiday decorations. A sampling of the menu includes hearty ham loaf, bread with apple butter, and gingerbread with lemon sauce. After eating, guests will tour three buildings with live ly history vignettes about the Bel snickel and Christmas decora- tions. At the conclusion of the HERSHEY (Dauphin Co.) Children often played with the A sweet Christmas tradition will candies, which is why they are be demonstrated on Sunday, called “toys.” They also hung the December 4, from 12 noon to 4 crystal-clear shapes on the tree as p.m. Nancy Fasolt of the Cake and ornaments. These were the pre- Kandy Emporium in East Peters- cursors to modern glass orna burg will demonstrate Clear Toy ments. Candymaking. Clear -Toys are Christkindlmarkt will also be made with only sugar, water, com open from 10 a.m. to S p.m. The syrup, and yellow, red, or green Clear Toy Demonstration is free coloring. WALTEMYER'S SALES & SERVICE Rad Lion, PA 717-244-4168 WINELAND EQUIPMENT, INC. Martlnaburg, PA 614-703-2109 M.S. YEARSLEY & SONS Waat Cheater, PA 610-696-2990 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Novambar 26, 1994-819 Toy Candy FFA HAPPENINGS The Agricultural Science Laboratory Class of the Elizabeth town Area High School has formed a working company. This stu dent owned and operated company was developed to teach the stu dents how to begin a business and market products. The Elizabethtown FFA owns beehives at Bear Creek Farm. One of the by-products of bee production is excess beeswax. The students wanted to explore the possibility if there was a market for beeswax. Since a large portion of excess beeswax is marketed through beeswax candles the Bear Creek Farm Company was formed. The class was divided into three groups—management, produc tion, and marketing. The first step was to create a survey to deter mine if there was a market for beeswax candles. The survey asked potential customers on 'their candle buying habits, the price they normally pay for a pair of candles, and in what popular colors. The production group went to work manufacturing 8 inch can dles from 8 inch by 16 inch beeswax sheets. The colors of the can dles where determined by the survey as navy, teal, ivory, and wine. The management group kept all records, handled finances, and all other records necessary for a business. The marketing group’s responsibility was primarily in sales, advertisement, and display. As a result of this minicompany oper ation, 80 pairs of candles were sold to faculty and staff members. A guest speaker from the Country Haus in Elizabethtown addressed the class on the first hand experience of owning and operating your own business. Later, the class toured the Country Haus to better understand pricing and display. As a result of this exploratory company, the Elizabethtown FFA will be marketing beeswax candles during their 1995 holiday sales campaign. This “doing to learn” project enables all students in the class to be more aware of all areas of starting your own business. You Ask *1 _ % ? i ? • . You Answer (Continued from Pag* B 18) ANSWER Kenneth Hixon, Warfordsburg, wanted the complete address for the Schrader Co. that makes automo tive tire repair accessories. Thanks to Bill Fletcher of Tru mansburg, N.Y., for sending the address: Schrader Automo tive Inc., 1609 Airport Rd., Monroe, N.C. 28110 or call (800) 592-2222. ANSWER—Henry F. Stoltzfus, 24 Queen Rd., Gordon ville, Pa. 17529, wanted to know where he can buy paw paw fruit, seeds and seedling trees. Thanks to Werner Seel, Fore st Hill, Md., who writes that he should request catalogues from the following companies who handle the items that he is inter ested in: Mellinger’s 2310 W. South Range Rd. North Lima, Ohio 44452-9731 of phone (216) 549-9861. Or, Oikos Tree Crops, P.O. Box 19425, Kalamazoo. Ml 49019-0425. Phone: (616) 624-6233. tour, people will meet the rascally Belsnickel himself. Landis Valley is a state-owned museum operated by the Pennsyl vania Historical and - Museum Commission with support from the Landis Valley Associates. Individuals who need special assistance or accommodation should call in advance to discuss their needs. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at (800) 654-5984. The museum is located 2.5 miles north of Lancaster on Rt. 272/ Oregon Pike, a marked exit off both Rt. 30 and Rt 222. For information, call (717) 569-0401 with Museum admission: adults $4; children (ages 3-15), $1.75, Earning To Live ?
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