Pennsylvania Holstein Convention: ‘Star Gazing in Bethlehem’ BETHLEHEM (Lehiogh Co.) Pennsylvania Holstein breed ers will gather Feb. 19-21 for their annual convention at the Holiday Inn in Bethlehem. Doug Seipt, Easton, North ampton County and Ray Seidel, Kutztown, Berks County are co chairmen for this convention, “Star Gazing in Bethlehem.” The Southeast District plan ning committees have designed a fun and educational three days for Pennsylvania Holstein enthu siasts. The convention kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 19, with the board of directors meeting and tours to Plushanski Farms; Junge Farms, Inc,; Dunn’s Pride Hol steins, and Yuengling Brewery. These tours are designed not only to increase camaraderie among participants and to witness vari ous sights in the area, but to also see the different management styles of dairies throughout the district. The convention banquet will take place later that evening, in cluding presentation of the Hall of Fame and Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder awards. “Tina and Lena,” from Minne sota, will provide entertainment for the evening. This duo com bines a rich blend of music. 2003 Mid-Atlantic Winter Brambles Conference Feb. 7-8 LEESBURG, Va. The North are a crop that can match agri- American Bramble Growers As- cultural production interests sociation - Mid-Atlantic region from the smallest farm sizes to and Virginia Cooperative Exten- larger operations, sion will sponsor a Bramble The conference has a focus on meeting Feb. 7 and 8 here at the subjects most currently critical to Holiday Inn at Carradoc Hall. the production of bramble fruit This event will offer high qual- (blackberry and raspberry) and ity information to existing pro- factors affecting the viability of ducers as well as individuals in- individual farms and the growing terested in a thorough industry, introduction to the yariops issues . Key topics include season ex affecting the production of black- tension, irrigation ip heat and berries and raspberries. Brambles drought, nutrition, in-depth culti- humor, and high-energy fim. The comedy-singing team began in 1984 from life-long interests in the performing arts. As part of their busy perform ance schedule, “Tina and Lena” have performed three times at the World Dairy Expo in Madi son, Wis. At the Pennsylvania Holstein convention, they will serve up jokes plus guitar pickin’, banjo strummin’, piano playin’ entertainment. Their show wiU be customized for the Pennsylvania Holstein community. The Pennsylvania Holstein 90th Annual Meeting is set for Thursday, Feb. 20-21. The ladies of the Pennsylvania Holstein industry will begin their program at the Hotel Bethlehem with the “official welcome.” The speaker will be Dr. Leo Frangi pane, originally from Reading. “Focusing on the Right Stuff’ is the title of his presentation. Frangipane has been a practicing surgeon for nearly a quarter of a century, sharing his life with pa tients who face disease, tough de cisions, fear, anger, and even death. He speaks nationally and internationally on wellness issues, and is a consultant to healthcare organizations across the U.S. A carefully prepared lunch will be enjoyed in the beautifid hotel. The group will then tour the Mo ravian Museum, a National His toric Landmark, will have time in the afternoon to visit the antique and gift shops in downtown Bethlehem. This year’s Holstein Conven tion Sale is set for 7 p.m., Feb. 20, after the pre-sale hot buffet. The sale cattle will be available for previewing at Dean and Dale Smith’s Farm starting the day be fore the sale. If you are interested in consigning, please contact David Lentz at (717) 329-9202. The ever-popular dairy bar Agriculture Department’s Weights And Measures Division Completes Record Number Of Inspections HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) - Agriculture Secretary Sam Hayes announced that the department’s Division of Weights and Measures completed a re cord-breaking 38,267 inspections in 2002. “We want to make sure that, in Pennsylvania, you get what you pay for,” Hayes said. “The var discussion, specifics of insects pests diseases and nematodes, di rect marketing, wholesale mar keting, and grower profiles. Speakers include Dr. Richard Funt of Ohio State University, Dr. Harry Swartz of the Universi ty of Maryland, Bryan Butler of Maryland Cooperative Ex tension, Dr. Doug Pfeiffer and Dr. Tony Bratsch of Virginia Tech, Dr. Bill Cline and Dr. Zvezdana and commercial exhibit displays will be open to convention partic ipants on Wednesday and Thurs day. If you are interested in con tributing to the Holstein Convention, and would like to have your company represented in the commercial exhibits con tact Connie Troutman, (610) 926-3075, or Lolly Lesher, (610) 488-9160. The Awards Breakfast and program will take place Friday, Feb. 21 as a finale to the conven tion. The program speaker is Tim Abbott of ABS, Global. He will be Agriculture Department’s Weights and Measures Division is vigilant in its efforts to protect both buyer and seller. Our re cord-breaking number of inspec tions in 2002 is evidence of that.” Last year’s mark of 38,267 in spections is an increase of nearly 9,000 from 2001. Total inspec tions in 2001 numbered 29,328. Pesic-VanEsbroek of North Car olina State University, Dr. John Halbrendt of Pennsylvania State University, Mike Droney of the Virginia Department of Agricul ture, and discussions with indi vidual growers. Information including confer ence schedule and registration can be obtained at http:// For information on AG loans, call Bob Zook at 717-721-5220 or toll free 1-877-773-6605 US* Ephrata National Bank You'll feel the difference. www cphratanationalbank com ► Member FDIC Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 11,2003-A43 speaking on his five-year battle with lymphoma cancer and how he maintains a positive outlook on life. A fun auction will mark the end of the convention, bene fiting the Pennsylvania Junior Holstein Association. Items such as quilts, paintings, and other crafts will be auctioned. General questions about the convention can be directed to Doug Seipt, (610) 253-9918, Ray Seidel, (610) 683-6223, or Ken Raney at the Pennsylvania Hol stein Association. In addition to scales and gas pumps, many other types of de vices are tested by Weights and Measures officials. Such devices include meters used to measure home fuel-oil deliveries, milk me ters, home propane deliveries, wire-and-cordage-meas uring devices, highway truck scales, and fabric-measuring in struments. www.ento.vt.edu/Fruitfiles/ Hotßramble.html and http:// www.nabga.com; or by contact ing Jason Murray at jamur ray@vt.edu at (703) 737-8978, or Richard Fagan at rfagan@minds pring.com and (301) 724-4085. Reduced rates are available for registration received by Jan. 20. EQUAL HOUSING LENDER • *
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