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.
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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-
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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
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3-D Pictures
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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
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