J£ids * Bedford Conducts Farm Safety Day Camp LINDA WILLIAMS Bedford Co. Correspondent BEDFORD (Bedford Co.) It takes a lot of sponsors, a blue sky, and lots of curious kids for a successful Farm Safety Day Camp. It was this combination that sparked off the second annu al safety event for children at the Bedford County Fair Grounds. Volunteers and donations from businesses and organizations all helped with the success of the Kids play a fast game of “Simon Says” between Safety Sessions. Blair County Events Reflect Old-Time Country Fair LINDA WILLIAMS Bedford Co. Correspondent MARTINSBURG (Blair Co.) While many counties in the Commonwealth have large fairs with ferris wheels and trinket stands, Blair County invites rural talent to compete in a series of six small old-time country fairs. The best of the best...top prize went to Donna Tingling of Martinsburg for her daughter’s prom gown. day which was attended by more then 120 children. Children were divided, accord ing to ages, into various groups with all groups receiving the same training at different levels throughout the day. Each partici pant was awarded a bag of good ies and a t-shirt. Coming from all the schools in Bedford County as well as home schooled, the children were im pressed with the First On The The small towns of Bellwood, Claysburg, Sinking Valley, Holli daysburg, Williamsburg, and Martinsburg all participate on various scales in country fairs. Martinsburg also hosts the annu al Morrison’s Cove Dairy Show. Some of the shows include ani mals and games such as ice Joe Beyer of Roaring Spring grew these flowers in his grandmother Barbara Bey er’s garden in Martinsburg. Korne Scene: Tractor Rollover. Members of the FFA Pennsyl vania Association served as ush ers from one class to the next and entertained those children who might have time between ses sions. Another lesson involved first on the scene: PTO entanglement. Other workshops included storm safety, animal safety, and a safe ty talk given by the ambulance company. cream making contests. When the ice cream is made and the freezers are judged, spectators are invited to grab a spoon and participate. Another activity is a wheel barrow race. Whatever the event, it is the anticipation of winning a ribbon and perhaps a few dollars that Dottie Bromley of the Somerset extension office teaches storm safety. Students participating include Dan iel Emmell, Josh Felix, Megan Barkley, Mary Boyler, and Janna Bassette. Mike Schreyer of the Altoona Hospital teaches about poisonous gases on the farm. draws most to these country fairs.' They bring their handmade dresses, self-designed needle work, and smooth and sanded furniture. There are stuffed ani mals and art work in all medi ums. Quilt stitches are shown off in pillows, bed quilts or wall hangings. Large butternut squash, bright orange pumpkins, sparkling red apples, and flowers of all variet ies both singular and in floral ar rangements brighten up the halls. And, of course there is the baked goods including chocolate cakes, cookies, and pies. Apryl Smith’s best of show was a dried arrange ment of colorful summer flowers. ft’s a time from the past that has not been forgotten in these rural Pennsylvania communities. Best of show in wooden crafts. Ty Neveir of Martinsburg created this angelic nee dlepoint.
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