ister Farmn 812-Lanca: 4 szfm Jr < / / Bonnie Seipt attends the Holstein Convention almost every year. But this was the first time she brought along her daughters Margaret, 10, and Courtney, 8. “We are from the area, but we never saw Bethlehem. It’s been very educational,” she said. Stars In Bethlehem Holstein Convention Women Gather In Historic City LOU ANN GOOD Food And Family Features Editor BETHLEHEM (Northampton Co.) About 90 women congre gated in historic Bethlehem Feb. 27 for the annual Pennsylvania Holstein Convention Ladies Pro gram. Dr. Leo Frangipane signs books after his presenta tion challenging women to determine what is most im portant in life. Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Raechel Kilgore, right, Alternate Rachel Ebert, left, and Alternate Ashley Chap man lead the group in a milk toast. March 1, 2003 Saturd. i ' f i Each year, the event is con ducted at various sites through out the state. The activities com bine a mix of education, entertainment, inspiration, and shopping. But most of all, for people like Pat Miller, Harrisburg, it is a time to renew friendships and build new ones with participants who share farm-related interests. Although historic Bethlehem is well known for its name affilia tion to the site of the first Christ mas and to Moravian stars, a new type of star appeared in the city Thursday. “You are the stars of Bethle hem,” said Andrea Semmei, pro gram chairperson. Helping her plan the program were Teresa Davis, Berks Coun ty, and Andrea’s sister Lisa Sem mei, Lebanon County. Both Lehigh and Northampton counties lay claim to the historic town of Bethlehem. The program began at the Holiday Inn where the Pennsylvania Holstein Con vention was conducted. Buses transported the women to the Hotel Bethlehem, where coffee and luncheon were served. During the morning, the group visited the Moravian Museum, a national landmark. The museum is the oldest building in Bethle hem and is where the Moravians built their community house. (See the Antiques Center for more about the town’s history). Dr. Leo Frangipane, a surgeon for 25 years, challenged the women to focus on the right stuff when dealing with life. “What is really important?” he asked. He presented several scenarios of life and death instances. Prom ises made by those facing death are never to build bigger houses or make more money or to gain more power. Instead, the focus is on relationships, he said. The youngest person attending the ladies program is ley, Hamburg, drinks milk 4-month-old Noland, held by his mother Kandy King, Le- even when she is away high County. from the farm. Holstein Convention Ladies Day planners, from left, are Teresa Davis, Berks County; Andrea Semmel, Lehigh County; and Lisa Semmel, Lebanon County. Beth Raney, State College, tries on a hat in anticipa tion of next year’s event, when women are asked to wear hats. “We are spiritual beings hav- Frangipane, a nationally ing a physical experience,” known speaker on issues of well- Frangipane said of the challenge ness anc * healthcare, said that to understand what life is all most disease is caused by atti about tudes and perspective. He chal- lenges people to laugh often and focus on “the right stuff.” During the afternoon, women explored the many small shops in the historic district. Elaine Deitrich, Lehigh County, center front, is one of the many Holstein women who attended the program conducted in Hotel Bethlehem. Dairy farmer Donna Wer-
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