Holsteins, Highways And History At PA Holstein Convention by Nina Burdette NOVEMBER 1999 - PA PROFILES CARLISLE (Cumberland Co.) The South Central District cor dially invites all Holstein breed ers, enthusiasts and friends to at tend the 2000 Pennsylvania Hol stein Convention on Thursday, February 17 and Friday, February 18, 2000 in Carlisle, Pennsylva nia. Hosted by the South Central District, the 2000 Pennsylvania Holstein Convention will be one you will not want to miss. All convention committees have been working diligently to make your visit to the South Central district enjoyable, informative and memorable. With the theme of Holsteins, Highways and History the con vention will be two full days of Holstein events held at the Clarion Hotel, Carlisle, Pa. The Clarion is conveniently located just off Inter state 81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike and features 268 guest rooms and suites all on one level. No stairs or waiting for elevators at the 2000 convention. 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In addition to the All-Pennsylvania, Progressive Breeder, and Progressive Genetic Herd awards, five special awards will be given to recognize persons who are important to our industry. An auction to raise funds for the PA Juniors will be held during the program and will feature a high quality item from each of the host counties. Breakfast will be hearty DON’T GET CAUGHT WITH OUTDATED COVERAGE. Times change... your insurance should too. *.-* mmmm *«»«<**•*•••• «-• and inexpensive. The Annual Meeting and Ladies Program will both begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning. A unique opportunity awaits those who choose to attend the Ladies Program planned for the 2000 Convention. The program will be gin with a shopping stop at a variety of delightful shops in the Village of Colonial Peddlers and The Kitchen Shoppe. The group will then travel to the historic sec tion of Carlisle to The Carlisle House. Following tours of this home built in the 17S0s, a delight ful luncheon and program will provide an extraordinary experi ence. The 87th Annual Meeting will review the past year’s activi ties and highlights along with looking forward to the new mil lennium. A Pie-Sale Buffet will be avail able before the Friday evening Convention Sale at 7 p.m. The Convention Sale committee is making selections for what promises to be an outstanding sale. Contact Tom Boyer at 717-225-5240 or Bill Allen at 717-944-1374 about possible con- signments. Anyone interested in Holstein cattle will want to attend the Convention Sale. Optional tours will be available to area farms on Saturday, Febru ary 19. A map and directions to area Holstein breeders will be Lancaster Farmland Trust (Continued from Page A 24) preserved by the Trust, said that a large part of the Trust depends on educating the public. Garber said, “Karen has done a great job of educating me and others on land preservation.” Wciss said that she secs herself as a facilitator, but it’s the farmers who do an overwhelming job in keeping land preservation going. Also honored woe Linda and Patrick Castagna as Distinguished Benefactors of the Year. Corporate Sponsor of the Year Award went to Serta Mattress Company, which teamed up with the Trust to donate $lO for eveiy mattress sold from April through limit Insumce Huus ''We're Here To Serve'' DRY WEATHER Last summer’s drought has left farmers JaL financially stressed. Many producers will I need crop Insurance for year 2000. We wou ld be glad to answer all of your multi peril crop insurance questions. For any kind of agri-business coverage call: Weaver Insurance Agency 2488 Maple Ave., Quanyville, PA 17566 (717) 786-1711 or 1-800-882-1415 Roger Slasher, Cindy Beyer, Bob Lee, Carol Toiug. Joyce RusseU X X • * ••'•'MteueuejejEjearj Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 27, 1999-A25 Becky Weiss was honored as the Volunteer of the Year, in particular for her efforts in organizing the Trust’s annual picnic. Stephen Graybill received a Dis tinquished Service Award for his quiet leadership on the board for six years. Pete Shaub, county commis sioner, and his sister Karen served as auctioneers for the quilt auction. Quilts were suppled by Village Quilts of Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse. MMUW available. The registration com mittee can customize an itinerary just for you and send you down the highway to the Holsteins and history of the South Central dis trict. October, months. More than $15,000 were donated by Serta. The Amos H. Funk Spirit of Cooperation Award went to Man heim Township JP ALLS (717) 866-2030 J 111
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