(Continued from Pago B 2) hats, adult bibs, lap robes, and bed socks members make to donate to charity. Articles submitted for competi tion need to win at the subordinate (local) and pomona (county) levels before they can be entered in state competition. Every year a baking contest is held for different baked goods. This year, cupcake competition was held. After the top three were selected, the remainder were dis tributed to the a homeless shelter in the area. Several years ago, Becky sug gested Grange members make and donate quilts through the ABC organization. The quilts are made for babies bom addicted to drugs. “Many of these babies die before their second birthday and are buried wrapped in one of these quilts,” Becky said of the 1,000 baby quilts. About 9,000 handmade toys w f ' idged ind di \ted ' After cupcakes are Judged, Eleanor Hill, Nevln Hill, and Agnes Wilson pack up the cupcakes, which are distributed at a homeless shelter. ANIMAT. WnfTQTTVO * TTYPH November 18 & 19, 1997 Lebanon Fairgrounds o. The design and construction of animal housing facilities has a long-term impact on the health and productivity of farmers’ flocks and herds, and on the long-term profitability of their farm businesses. The Animal Housing Expo affords livestock, dairy and poultry producers an opportunity to get ideas and assistance in the design and construction of animal housing and handling facilities. They can visit with commercial exhibitors, talk to other producers, observe a variety of displays and demonstrations, and hear what local and national experts have to say on numerous topics of interest. COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS, DISPLAYS AND DEMONSTRATIONS • Free-stall Design • Sand Bedding • Tic-Stall Design • Floor Surfaces • Tunnel Ventilation • Natural Ventilation • On-Farm Composting • Water Quality • Air Distribution • Nutrient Management • Hot Weather Animal Comfort • Farm Safety • And Many More FOOD - FREE ADMISSION hi'ili* .‘a. ..I '..Mi Worn n’s Director ■ a ' by r Grangers demonstrate love with their hands according to Becky Mlchalka, women’s activity director for the state Grange. Grangers brought about 9,000 toys to be judged and distributed to needy charities. Ronald McDonald Houses, ambu lance services, children hospitals, and other needy charities. In addition, members donate personal care items, which are dis tributed in bags, and donated to a shelter for abused women. Needlework 1 Kyestocic, dairy and 10 00 a m Adjusting to Three' Site Swine Production John Chapman White Oak Mills 10 10 a m Designing Facilities for Wean-10-Finish Production Dr Larry Jacobsen. Ag Engineer University of Minnesota II Ham Experience with New Production Concepts Swine Producer Panel Nelson Beam Elvcrson, PA Barry Geib Manheim, PA Ray Martin New Holland, PA Lunch 110 pm The Autofom Carcass DL George Hatfield Quality Meals /i* '■ '■" ?' —"" vv ; ■ bto Um&'M&k'd k\'. a i£. A* -»V «** 1997 Animal Housing Expo Speakers and Topics held for items that arc not Hnn The recycling class featured jeans that had been recycled into items such as patchwork vests, quilts, purses, slippers, Christmas decora tions, and so forth. Another project is donating used postage stamps. Members donate postage stamps clipped from enve lopes. At the convention this year, bags and boxes of all sizes were stuffed with stamps that members had donated. These are shipped to the Brethren Home in New Oxford where clients sort the stamps and sell to stamp collectors. “I’ve been told the Brethren Home has been able to buy $16,000 worth of equipment since the postage stamp project was started,” Becky said. She was uncertain how many years this took. Becky learned to sew, knit, and do needlework when she “was a kid.” (Turn to Pag* B 4) DAIRY PROGRAM 10 00 am Expansion Preparations JohnW Ferry, Veterinarian & Management Consultant Belleville NY 10 45 a m Expansion to New Facilities Dairy Producer Panel Scott Nolt Lebanon, PA Mike McMahon Homer, NY Ed Quigley Spruce Creek, PA Lunch I 00 pm Planning the Expansion and Working the Plan John W Ferry 2 00 p m Finishing Swine on 'Your Dairy Farm John Chapman White Oak Mills ;■ - -fr ■ • 'tffW,, * W] '>]>",J ', .uL'.fiii'l..!.!. 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