We’re Losing Our Freedoms, (Continued from Page A2B) Pomona #3l, third. State Grange awards, subordi nate Granges, were first place, Vir ginville Grange, Kutztown; sec ond place, Scrubgrass, Clintonvil le; third, Middletown; and fourth. Fort Granville, Lewistown. The Grange also honored the policeman and firefighter of the year. Receiving the award for police work was Donald Stewart Jr., Bern Township Police Depart ment. Firefighter honors went to Ken Zaorsld, Mount Pleasant Fite Company. Hie Grange also honored mem bers in the women’s activities and youth departments and the Junior Grange during the convention, which ran from Oct 23- 26. The women’s activities department announced that mote than 5,800 stuffed toys had been made and Putt JmSmm w Heaters. The Purafire heater provides a consistent, cleanburning and fuel efficient source of warmth for all types of poultry and swine houses. Choose from two models; the CBOM variable output (40,000-80,000 BTUH) and the C 225 (225,000 BTUH). 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Top toy-making Granges are, under 100 members, Elaine Gor don, women’s activities director, Alleghenyville Grange #2065, Series County, 663 toys; 100-199 members, Betty Yeager, director of Kutztown Grange #1836, Berks County, 546 toys; more than 200 members, Eleanor Hill and Esther Stilzel, 1999 co-directors of Vir ginville Grange #1832, Berks County, 593 toys. In tiie youth department, Carol Kushman of Lawrence County Pomona Grange #65 was selected Pomona Youth Chairperson of the Year. Jim Wertz of Brokenstraw Grange #407, Warren County, was cited as the Subordinate Youth Chairperson of the Year. Kelly Van Otd, Pennsylvania State Orange junior director, was □v The VAL Di watering eqi J well from da; v - maturity with i Individually | designed dri • Roaster Nipi ‘ (VRISO) Brc ft, Roasters, Ti MS! ■ • Layer Nipple r (VLISO), La) r, • Broiler Nippl 1 (VB150) Brt Pullets, Brei No. 1400 EZ Sip Drinker^ —== Single Lock - 2 Stage Economical line of galvanized fans are now available In various versions to fit any need or application that you may encounter D | rectDr | ve • High efficiency "PSC” motor —•« • Upright motor mounts for unre tricted airflow ill variable speed capabilities It Drive liable In 36“ & 48“ sizes igh quality sealed “AVS” isigned bearings rlst link belt for ease of adjust lent to keep at top performance ZIQOrTV^FsVtTCMS -* 1 IM named Junior Grange Leader of the Year. The award is given to the Junior Grange leader whose juniors excelled at programs throughout the past year. Virgin ville Junior Grange was the reci pient of the Achievement Award, which recognizes local units for outstanding service to the com munity through the various prog rams and projects sponsored by Grange. Chris Straub of Story Point Grange #1694, Mercer County, placed first in the 19-29 age group with his speech on The Definition of Success.” Maty Ann Buckley, Lincoln Grange #914, Huntingdon County, captured top prize in the 30 and older age bracket with her speech on the "The Values of Life and Time” Jennifer Viscusi of Wesley Orange #1675, Venango County, and Broock Winger, Scrubgrass Ducks Ducks Plasson® DRINKERS • Turkey/Broiler jA Drinker Full Line of Plasson Replacement Parts in raomM . 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Deaf Activities Director Pat Beck presented a check for $1,500 to Lois Steele, who represented the Pennsylvania Registry of Interpre ters for the Deaf, a professional The Grange also honored the policeman and firefighter of the year. Receiving the award for police work was Donald Stewart Jr., Bern Township Police Deportment, right. Fire fighter honors went to Ken Zsorski, Mount Pleasant Fire Company, left. In center is Mike Pratt, a community service director. !!UNBEATABLE PRICES!! SUPER TOUGH STEEL BUILDINGS Factory Direct 800/825-5059 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 30, 1999-A27 organization for sign language interpreters which provides pro fessional support and training. Placing in public speaking were (ages 20-29): 1. Chris Straub. 2. Jennifer Viscusi. 3. Brian Eber sole. Ages 30 and Older: 1. Mary Ann Buckley. 2. JoAnn Keith. 3. Da May McMillin. hi the Sign-A-Song, individual placings were: 1. Jennifer Viscusi. 2. Mary Ann Buckley. 3. Brian Ebcrsolc. In the junior division, placings were: 1. Broock Winger. 2. Jodi Keith. 3. Catherine Carber- (Turn to Page A 33)