ferencc, Ramada Inn Conven tion Center, Hagerstown, Md., April 5-7, 1998 Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course, Octorara High pany, Lehigh Valley Distribu tion Center, Bethlehem, 7 pjn.-9:30 p.m., also April 14 *• V * i (Continued from Page AID) 4-H County Council Meeting, Extension Office, Towanda, Cooperative Extension, Leba non County. Lebanon County Spring Promise Sale, Lebanon Area Saturday. April II *; * READING (Berks Co.) Many unusual and enjoyable ex periences await visitors at the 3rd Eastern Llama and Alpaca Festi val on May 2 and 3. The fun will take place at Charming Forge Farm, near Reading, Pennsylva nia. Over 40 owners of llamas and alpacas from eight eastern stales will be on hand to demonstrate all the enjoyable and useful aspects of living with these wonderful ani mals. Admission to the two-day event is free and will focus on education and fun for people of all ages. The public is invited to gain hands-on experience with these lovable creatures, as breeders lead demon strations on how to handle, lead, groom, and care for the animals. There will be “lead a llama” for could save you to 50% on workers’ comp costs. We up START SAVING NOW. ** 7 Eastern Llama And Alpaca Festival Set die children, as well as an obstacle course. Spinners and weavers can learn about llama and alpaca fiber from leading experts who will be speaking and demonstrating each day. Saturday, May 2 will be ANI MAL AWARENESS DAY. This day will be focused on those ani mals, big or small, who are less fortunate than others. Donations will be accepted all day long, end ing with a special performance from WIOV • Country 10S. DJs will be participating in obstacle course races, relay races, egg and spoon, and much, much more! It will be an event not to miss! All proceeds will go to local animal shelters. If your company is inter ested in helping to raise money for the animals, please contact us. your day: You could save as much as 50% with the group purchasing power of Agri-Service Agencies' Workers' Compensation Program, which offers coverage for virtually all production agriculture Look at all these ASA advantages. • Lastj'ear, we were able to cut premium rates up to 25% • Also in 1997, we returned a dividend of 25% • In all, rates can be lowered biy up to 50% • 10.9%-i4.4% volume discounts for annual premiums over $5,000 • Up to 30% lower minimum premiums • Monthly or quarterly billing, regardless of premium size • Year-end dividends based on the group's claims • Prompt claims processing The Agri-Service Safety Group - underwritten by USF&G - already provides coverage to hundreds of rural businesses just like yours We deliver quality insurance, discount rates, expert assistance, convenient payment plans and more. To learn more, call: 1-800-654-8840. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, March 28, 1998-A35 Service Agencies Agri-Service Agencies, Inc PO. Bo* 4910, Syracuse New York 13221 Any and all participation is wel come. For shoppers, llama-related souvenirs, wool, jewelry, hand crafted garments, and even some llamas and alpacas will be for sale. Delicious refreshments will be available at reasonable prices. Festival hours are 10 ajn. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sun day. Parking and admission are free. Directions: follow llama signs from; Route 78 Exit 6 Rehrers burg Route 419 South; Route 422 in Womelsdorf to Route 419 North; Route 183 in Bemville at “Blue Marsh Sid Area.” If you need more information, call Karen O’Neill (610) 589-5142 or Judy Eberiy (717) 949-3790.