Everett Newswanger, Lancaster Farming's editor, left, and Mike Harris, Heritage House representative, look through the hundreds of photos submitted by readers to be considered for publication in the book, A Century of Farming . The book is at the printers and scheduled to be delivered by November 15, in time for Christmas giving and the turn of the century. Deadline to save with pre-publication prices is October 10,1999. A Century of Farming a pictorial history of farming from 1900 to 1999 as presented by readers of Lancaster Farming • 120 pages with more than 200 photographs • Beautiful hard cover, table top, library quality • Just in time for Christmas and turn of the century Limited edition. Only those purchasing books before printing will be assured of receiving one Delivery Date: November 15,1999. Pre-publication price: 29,95 per book (includes sales tax and $3.95 for postage and handling) After publication $39.95 RETURN THIS ORDER BLANK BY OCT. 10,1999, TO RESERVE YOUR COPY. I 1 I Century of Farming, A Pictorial Review { I Please enter my order for: i | copies of Century of Farming, A Pictorial Review at pre-publication discount price j lof $26.00 (sales tax included) per book. I understand that I will be notified when the books I I are available. I { Please find enclosed my payment in full of $29.95 ($26.00 + $3.95) per book. MakeJ checks payable to Lancaster Farming. My mailing address where I want to receive my book(s) is as follows; Name Payment Method . Checker I Money Order I Master Card | Visa Phone. I Chg. Card No. -Discover CtrtMy writ* in your ACCOUNT NUMBER (all digital I I I I I I I I I I I m m Exp. Dare Signature Mailjto: Lancaster 609,1E. Main St, Ephrata,J*A 1752? _ An Ideal Christmas Gift! • Your farming heritage in review • Act now to save $lO.OO Address. .State/Zip. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 18, 1999-811 About Y2K? LANCASTER (Lancaster Co.) How much water do I need to store for my family? Plan to have at least one gallon of water per person, per day. Store at least a three-day supply for each family member. You can use clean, sanitized plastic, glass, or metal containers. To sanitize a contained, wash with soap and hot water, rise, and then sanitize with a solution of 1 tablespoon chlorine bleach in a gallon of water. What kinds of foods do fami lies need to have on band? Collect food items that need minimum preparation and no re frigeration. Canned foods and pre packaged foods in one and two use sizes so you do not have to store opened are good choices. Avoid dried foods that need large amounts of water and long cook ing times. Purchase the amount that you need for an emergency. Rotate stock by eating from the supply and replacing what you use immediately. You can use a propane or kero sene stove with fuel, outdoor char coal or propane grill, candle warmers and non-electric chafing dishes, fondue pots, and stemo. Remember, gas grills and charcoal must be used outside. tion: An eight-page booklet. Con sumers and the Year 2000 (Y2K), contains basic information to help families prepare for un known events that could disrupt daily routines for short periods. This publication will help you pre pare for any emergency. To re ceive a copy, contact the Coopera tive Extension office at 717-394-6851. For more informa tion visit the website pa2K.org. Questions How can food be heated? Looking for more informa- Bike Helmets WILLIAMSPORT (Lycoming Co.) The Consumer Product Safety Commission and McDon ald’s released a national survey on bike helmet usage: Helmet use is on the rise, but half of all riders are still not wearing helmets. The sur vey reports 69 percent of children under 16 wear a helmet on a regu lar basis while riding a bike. To help boost the percentages and to “help kids get the helmet habit,” check out the new website at Visit the Parent/Teacher camp in Cranium Canyon and get your school-age kids involved with the effort. Bike helmets are necessary while riding bikes, but the CPSC warns that children should not wear bike helmets when playing, especially on playground equip ment CPSC has reports of two strangulation deaths to children when their bike helmets became stuck in openings on playground equipment resulting in hanging. Children should always wear hel mets when riding bikes. But when a child gets off the bike, the hel met must come off too. Source:Early Childhood Health Link, Vol. 10, Issue 3, Summer 1999. Apple Cider Labeling All unpasteurized apple cider must have an easily visible warn ing statement on the label begin ning September 8, 1999.