industry 0 pd & te The pork industry is investing $5 million in two new programs to address some of the environmental challenges of pork production. They’re just the latest efforts to assure environmentally sound operations while providing a wholesome, nutritious product. CmIMUIH—IK46 UL—Restaurants, golfing, Bed &, Breakfast, dinner theatre, Hershey Bears, portraits. 11l taCUOD —11:48 UL —Fine collection limited and open edition, including; Quiet Evening by Thomas Kinkade, Best Friends by Terry Redlin, Winter Quarters, Evening in St Michael by Richard Bollinger, House of Prayer, The Country Store by P. Buckley Moss, Bear, loon and deer prints by Dan Christ as well as Tracks of the Past (train), Byerland Mennomte Church by Jean Cinder. Many more, including artists Debra Smith, Diane Stewart, Julia Swartz, Andy Smith, Erma Wenger, Myrtle Tremblay, Walter Patschorke, and Deborah Watson SpKW FMHTM — IKBO (UN. —Equestrian Estates B&B, Dinner for 30 “Garden Party,” Embossed lamb skin jacket, comprehensive Orthodontic package ($3985 value), Retired TY Beanie Babies, 12-apartment Birdhouse Tower, Steeple Mantle Clock, Oak Comer Curio Cabinet, Longaberger “Century Basket.,” and 43” wooden Peterbilt & trailer, handmade by J. Earl Horst. Qfttt AwUM — ISO ML —25 full size quilts, plus wall hangings and afghans, including' I Promised You a Rose Garden, Lancaster Treasure, Heart of Roses, Hearts Bouquet, Spring Flmg, Color Splash, White Diamonds, and Dresden Plate. FunMPt, MfepM, ft CMNN—Small bucket cup- board, marble top plant stand, doll bed w/bedding, cherry marble top table, swivel claw-foot piano stool, Foltz redware, Gingrich basket, oak rocker, small hay wagon, oak coat rack, footed glass bowl, 4 ft. bench table. Tiffany lamp. MHV ft Mmlnini —Green wrought iron birdbath and fernery, copper weather vane, Oliver 70 pedal tractor, garden bench w/birdhouse, PSC Compound bow, Octagon birdhouse, John Deere pedal tractor w/wagon, baseball cards, lots of bedding plants, shrubbery, Makita weed eater, child’s express wagon, porch rockers. sosnoH o»ospc -xp> igt The Gospel Express Evangelistic Team travels nearly 40-50,000 miles each year across the country sharing the Gospel in prisons, churches and communities, and 3rd world countries. Proceeds from the benefit auction will enable the team to continue to travel and share the “Good News” wherever God opens the door. Besides Prisons and Church Services, Gospel Express Evangelistic Team is also involved in Community Tent Crusades, Support Chaplaincy Programs, a rather comprehensive Bible Study Course Correspondence and New Testament Ministry to prisoners throughout the US and Canada, Daily Radio Commentary, and Recording & Tape Ministry. The most recent project is an International Crusade Ministry in the countries of Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya, Africa. This includes village evangelism, medical aid, and assisting with an orphanage. MEL’S STABLES Hill Road, New Holland Take Route 340 to New Holland Road (East of Intercourse)... 0r... Route 23 to South Brimmer Avenue (New Holland). Follow New Holland Road to Hill Road. Watch for signs. „ sure Sms?R(fCTKMr co. SOI Ovarty Qrov, Rd., Now Holland, PA 17557 717-354-4740 Custom Design & Construction of Dairy & Horse Facilities Farm Management change for more flexibility. STRATEGIES FOR Exploring the child care needs KEEPING YOUR MOST 0 f your employees will help you VALUED EMPLOYEES determine what types of assist- John Berry ance would be most meaningful Agricultural Marketing Agent and widely used. Sit down and Lehigh County talk with your employees. Ask While it is true that higher questions and listen. You might salaries offered by other organ- be surprised how much useful izations may be a threat to your information you will uncover, employee retention efforts, re- Retaining employees today is search shows that traditional harder than ever. Skilled work pay programs are ineffective for ers are anc j w jH continue to be motivating high-performing, committed employees, Companies will lose their most valued employees if they fail to offer them the intangible intrinsic rewards that money cannot buy. In fact, studies have shown that what tends to stimu late and encourage top perform ance, growth, and loyalty is praise and recognition. Providing employees with op portunities to learn pays divi dends for both the organization and the employees. The em ployer gains workers who are better skilled, more versatile in their work assignments, and motivated because they are chal lenged and encouraged to grow. Employees get the opportunity to learn new skills, gain new ways of viewing things, and net work with co-workers. A key part of any retention strategy should include adopt ing flexible work arrangements it is the benefit employees want most. A recent survey by a employee placement company found that 76 percent of workers polled would leave the career fast-track in exchange for a more flexible schedule. And, almost 66 percent say they would take a pay cut in ex- m DAIRY CATTLE THURSDAY, APRIL 27 7:30 PM Mel’s Stables • New Holland, PA 40 Head in All - Registered and Grades- All Sizes 6 year old gelding. Kid broke to ride and drive fad**. 3-D Pictures BBiracmß Benefit Auction Saturday, April 29, 2000 Mel’s Stables, New Holland Breakfast 7:00 AM Auction 9:00 AM • Quilts • Solid Oak Furniture • Other Items Include: Miniature “Gospel Express" Pillows and Matching Tote Bags, Gas BBQ Grill, Glider Chairs, Corner Cupboard, 12’x24’ Single Car Garage w/Overhead Door, Dozens of Quilts, Lots of Crafts, Flowers, Trees & Shrubs, BOSCH Kitchen Machine, and much more' (717) 768-7115 PRECISE CONCRETE WALLS, INC. 531 Hollander Rd„ New Holland, PA 17557 717-355-2469 Dr. Robert Weber, Mechanicsburg, left, was honored recently at the 2000 Extension Annual Meeting for his outstanding leadership and service to the county. Shown with Weber is Samuel Simmons, Mechanicsburg, vice president of the board of directors and recipient of a framed certificate recognizing his six years of service to the Penn State Cooperative Extension Association. Weber was also recognized by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for his efforts in the past 50 years. & BEEF AUCTION 17th Annual Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, April 22, 2000-A45 the most important asset of any organization. Successful or ganizations realize this and create a culture that fosters a sense of trust, loyalty, and com mitment. Employees must know that if they work hard and are loyal they will be appreciated and valued. It’s on this belief that success ful companies were founded and it is on this belief that they will survive. Quality Quilts and Crafts ■ . 4 v; i - * , £ * w- * Trailers
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