A42 r Uancaster Farming, Saturday, Octobpr 4, 2003
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Cooperatives Deliver Power
HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.)
Today’s rural electric cooperatives are
involved in more than just distributing
afiordable, reliable electricity to their
owner-members. Most are involved m
political action to assure there is a
strong voice in the halls of govern
ment for rural areas.
Many electric cooperatives are in
volved in a variety of community and
economic development initiatives, in
cluding improving fire protection in
rural areas, support for local schools,
and providing low cost financing for
civic and community organizations.
All of these efforts are seen as inte
gral parts of providing modem
electric service and are necessary for
advancing cooperative business prin
ciples.
Electric cooperative members, di
rectors, and employees recognize that
the rural electric program was bom in
politics and can die in politics. Main
taining a strong, grassroots role in the
political process is critical to the long
term success of electric cooperatives.
Helping offset the high cost of polit
ical campaigns for candidates who
back rural electrification is the Action
Committee for Rural Electrification
(ACRE), the non-partisan political
arm of electric cooperatives.
ACRE members which includes
cooperative board directors, manag
ers, employees, their spouses and
members routinely write letters and
visit legislators in district offices to
voice concerns in person. They also re
ceive information on important
electric cooperative issues through po
litical education workshops and publi
cations.
Cooperative presidents and CEOs,
directors and employees stay on top of
critical issues affeting the electric co
operative program and improve their
working skills through continuing ed
ucation. Each year, co-op officials and
employees attend a series of training
courses to further their knowledge
and skills.
The safety and well being of cooper
ative employees, consumer-members
and the general public is an ongoing
task. By participating in risk manage
ment activities sponsoring by the
Pennsylvania Rural Electric Associa
tion (PREA), employees of Pennsylva
nia and New Jersey electric coopera
tives can leam how to avoid injury on
the job. PREA provides field surveys
and safety audits of cooperative facili
ties, plus hands-on training for line
workers.
One of the most successful educa
tional endeavors for electric coopera
tives is the annual Rural Electric
Youth Tour. Since 1964, hundreds of
high school juniors from cooperative
served households in Pennsylvania
have attended this weeklong excursion
to Washington, D.C., visiting histori
cal sites, meeting with congressional
officials and learning about rural
electrification in general.
By their very nature, electric coop
eratives are integral parts of the com
PUBLIC AUCTION
. VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
I®? ACRE FARMETTE
1-1/2 STY. 4BDRM. BWL. - BANK BARN -v.
FORD - TRUCKS - HAY -
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LOCATION: 15-Vera Cruz Rd, Reinholds From Ephtata Rt -272 N-to Rt 897 At Weaver
Markets turn left onto Rt 897 N, go approx 2 nu , turn right onto Vera Cruz Rd to property on
right E Cocalico Twp . Lane Co
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Real estate eonsists ot 1-1/2 story brick house
w/1682 sq It finished area Kitchen, dining
rm. living rni w/corner brick fireplace 4
bdrms. bath, attic storage, full bsml w/shop
& laundry area & outside entrance Gas hot
water heat, updated root & replacement tilt
windows BARN is sandstone & frame bank
barn 28'x40’ w/horse stalls Utility storage
bldg All on 10.9 ACRES partially wooded,
fenced pasture w/stream, lawn & garden area
Approx 889’ frontage on Vera Cruz Rd &
469’ along Rt 897 Inspection by appointment
or open house on Sats , Oct 21, 40 & Nov 6
from 1-4 PM Terms 10% down, balance 60
days For color brochure, land plotting or
financing, call Auctioneers at 717-445-4309
or 717-733-1006
NOTE: Great location, only minutes to Rt
222 bypass & turnpike entrance Ideal for
horses, hobbies, etc
TRACTOR - TRUCKS
1995 Mitsubishi Fuso Diesel Truck. 10,500
GVW, Auto. Air, 174 000 Mi w/16’ Todco
Box w/Roll Door
1966 C3O Dump Truck, 4 Spd w/2 Spd
Rear. 6 Cyl
munities they serve. With more than
60 years of experience in providing af
fordable and reliable electric service,
cooperatives are a ready-made deliv
ery system for boosting rural econom
ic growth.
As a result, cooperatives aggressive
ly work to attract new businesses to
rural areas and help existing enter
prises expand. In addition, coopera
tives undertake projects that improve
rural quality of life cornerstones to
economic development and job cre
ation.
Cooperatives work with their state
and national trade associations in de
veloping comprehensive local develop
ment strategies and seek out states
and federal economic development as
sistance, such as zero-interest loans
for businesses. These associations
have assisted local cooperatives in es
tablishing nationally acclaimed dis
tance learning and telemedicine net
works links that allow rural schools
and hospitals to access information
and specialized available only in
urban areas.
The economic development efforts
of cooperatives are an extension of the
rural electrification program’s original
goal to provide a quality of life for
all citizens, no matter where they may
live.
The flagship of cooperative member
education and communications efforts
is Penn Lines, which first rolled off the
presses October 1966. The magazine
was first used to rally support from
cooperative consumers during the
long battle for passage of territorial in
tegrity legislation.
Today, Penn Lines provides readers
with cutting-edge analysis on how
major issues of our time such as
health care, environmental concerns;
education and demographic trends
affect Pennsylvania’s rural commu
nities. These main features are pack
aged with articles on electrical use and
safety information, news and com
mentary, legislative matters affecting
rural electrification as well as ever
popular cooking, classifieds, and read
er photos columns.
The most important part of the
magazine however is found right in
the middle each electric coopera
tive’s local news page section. Here,
cooperative consumers can learn
about activities taking place at their
local cooperative.
Since its first issue, Penn Lines has
allowed cooperative consumers to ex
press their voice as owners and
members of electric distribution sys
tem in an informed manner.
Pennsylvania’s electric cooperatives
as well as all electric utilities in the
state entered a new world on Dec.
3, 1996, when Governor Tom Ridge
signed the Electricity Generation Cus
tomer Choice and Competition Act
(Act 138). Act 138 lets consumers
choose their electricity supplier es
sentially shop for power.
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1986 Dodge Caravan - For Parts
Ford 8N Tractor w/Loader & Hyd Dump
3 Pt Posthole Digger, 3 Pt Rotary Mower,
PTO Drive Cement Mixer, MF 1450 Lawn
Trac 14 HP w/Deck As Is, MF 4250 3 Pt 4’
Tiller, Power Pro 16 HP Lawn Tractor w/42”
Deck, Parker Lawn Sweeper, 3 Pt Scraper
Blade, McCormick Deermg Corn Sheller,
Coal Bucket, Chick Feeder, 3 Bundles
Shingles, Grindstone, Gas Ceiling Heaters,
TV Tower, Approx 225 Bales Timothy/Grass
Hay
NOTE: Approx 1 Hr of Equipment, Trucks,
Etc to be Sold before Real Estate Terms cash
or PA check _
Terms By: CHARLES E. &
PHYLLIS A. SENSENIG
Auction Conducted By:
fcandal V. Kline, Roy E. Good, Jr.,
Keith Snyder, Auctioneers
Lie. #2116, #499, #3433
717-445-4309
Participating in the opening ceremonies were several Pennsylvania beef breed repre
sentatives. From left, Angus leadsman Mark Davis; Kate Livingston, Pennsylvania Angus
Sweetheart; Katrina Frey, Pennsylvania Angus Sweetheart; Amanda Thompson, Penn
sylvania Angus Sweetheart; Margeaux Firestine, National Polled Hereford Queen; Jenni
fer Shultz, Pennsylvania Hereford Princess; Kate Shultz, Pennsylvania Hereford Sweet
heart; and Lonnie Engle, Hereford leadsman.
HARRISBURG (Dauphin
Co.) The 2003 Keystone Inter
national Livestock Exposition
(KILE) opened with the an
nouncement of the newest in
ductee into the Pennsylvania
Livestock Association’s (PLA’s)
Hall of Fame here in the Small
Arena of the Farm Show Com
plex.
This year’s inductee maintains
an active role in Pennsylvania’s
Livestock Industry Michael
Firestine of Womelsdorf.
Firestine is a senior vice presi
dent and senior agriculture lend
ing officer at Fulton Bank/
Lebanon Valley Farmer’s Bank.
Mike Firestine, far right joined by his
family, Martene, Morgan, and Margeaux -
was recognized as the 2003 PLA Hall of Fame
Award winner. Photos by Charlene Shupp
717-484-0202
Mike Kane, Ally.
Kl IWE. KREIDER i GOOD
AUCTIONEER!
www.kllnekrelderc
iood.com
Firestine Takes Center Stage At KILE
CHARLENE M. SHUPP
Lancaster Farming Staff
FARM
EQUIPMENT
ANTIQUES,
BUTCHER ITEMS
SAT., OCT. 18, 2003
at 10 AM
641 S. Cottonwood Rd., Walnutport, PA 18088
(Between Allentown & Walnutport turn off Rt.
145 in Treichlers toward Cherryville, turn R at
light onto Rt. 248 E. thru Pennsville, turn L on
S, Cottonwood).
TRACTORS, COMBINE, TRUCKS
Ford 8000 w/cab, Ford 5000 diesel w/loader,
Farmall H, FarmallM w/NI metal husker.
Gleaner K combine w/238 com head & 10’
grain head, ‘6B GMC 7500 V six truck
w/14/5' dump body, 45,000 ong. miles, good
rubber, ‘7B F 150 pickup.
Bullion 10’ culti mulcher, Moline 12’ offset
transport disc. Ford 5 btm 16” plow, JD 3 btm
16” trlr plow.
NH 256 rake, NH 273 baler, (3) 4 whl flat trlrs.
MISC. EQUIP.
Mayrath 30’ grain-bale elev, Grove & David
Bradley dump trlrs, Ontario 15 hoe drill on
rubber, JD 1240 4 row planter, Ford 956 A
rotary cutter. Fuel tanks.
BUTCHER ITEMS
Stove, 2 iron kettles, 3 benches, 3 wdn tubs,
stuffer/press, grinder, scalding trough, scrap
ers, wdn lard press, fork & ladles, block &
tackles.
www.zettauction.com
Zettlemoter Auction Co., u,c
820 Nursery St. • Box 215 (610) 395-8084 Fax (610) 395-0227
Fo&elsvillc, PA 18051-0215 “Proven Service Since 1955”
B AY-000131-L
In addition to his work in agribu
siness, Firestine and his wife
Martene and daughters Morgan
and Margeaux reside on their
farm, MAP Farm, where they
raise registered Hereford and
Polled Hereford cattle.
In his acceptance speech, this
award represents another high in
what has been a roller-coaster
year for the Firestine family.
“The year 2003 has been an up
and down, roller-coaster kind of
year for me,” said Firestine.
“This is one of the most presti
gious awards I have ever re
ceived. I hope I am worthy of it.”
Firestine quickly recapped his
elation in January as his daugh
ter, Margeaux, was selected as
the 2003 Na
tional Here
ford Queen
to challenges
facing his
TILLAGE
HAYING
PUBLIC AUCTION
Real Estate 40 Acres
Northampton
County
Ihes., Nov. 4 at 12 Noon
At 1010 Bangor Rd., Plainfield Twp.
Northampton Co., PA - .y- '
(Along east side of Rt 191 between Stockertown & Ackermanville)
40.39 acres of gently rolling cropland w/partial
wooded area. Farm & Forest Zoning. Act 319,
1150’ frontage on Rt. 191. Terms - 10% - 45
days. Call for bidder packer.
www.zettauction.com
Zettlemoyer Auction Co., nc
820 Nursery St. • Box 215 (610) 395-8084 Fax (610) 395-0227
Fogelsville, PA 18051-0215 “Proven Service Since 1955”
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PUBLIC AUCTION
VALUABLE RIAL ESTATE
2-1/2 STY. DWL. - 2 CAR GAR. - BARN
CAMBRIDGE - SALISBURY TWP.
TOURS., NOVEMBER 6,2003
4 P.M.
LOCATION: 624'? Main St, Cambridge, PA From Blue Ball
Rt 322 E approx 6 mi turn right onto Churchtown Rd go 2 mi
turn left onto Mam St to property on left Salisbury Twp,
Lancaster County
Real estate consists of 2-1/2 story frame w/siding house
w/approx 1800 sq ft area Country eat-in kitchen w/custom
cabinets, family & living rms , Ist floor laundry, 1 1/2 baths, 4
bdrms, full bsmt & attic Attached 2-car garage
BARN is 2-1/2 story frame w/sidmg bldg 24’x48’ w/overhead
door & 2nd floor storage Storage bldg, is 12’x20’ w/overhead
door On-lot well & septic system Elec baseboard heat & gas
fireplace All on quiet rural lot Alum clad soffit & fascia
Treated deck, porch & above ground pool w/deck Move-m
condition house, easy to own, economical & convenient loca
tion
NOTE: Terms 10% down, balance 60 days or
before Inspection by appoint or open house on Sats , Oct 18,
25 & Nov I from 1-4 PM For color brochure, land plotting or
financing, call Auctioneers at 717-445-4309 or 717-733-1006
Terms By: ROY M. & THELMA I. WEAVER
Auction Conducted By: Linda Klmg, Atty.
Randal V. Kline, Roy E. Good, Jr,,
Keith Snyder, Auctioneers Bonn
Lie. #2116,#499, #3433 M ——
717-445*4309
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family after they lost their house
in a fire in May to receiving
this honor.
“But you know what, maybe
that was a blessing also,” said
Firestine in regards to the fire.
“Because I found out I had a lot
of friends, a lot of friends that
helped me through that ordeal.”
Agriculture Secretary Dennis
Wolff was also on hand for the
opening ceremonies, welcoming
the exhibitors to the Farm Show
Complex
PLA presented youth awards
to Hannah Etzler of Beavertown,
Andrew Stein of Red Lion, Jill
Gevin of Cochranton, and Na
than Tice of Lebanon.
Morgan Firestine, Pennsylva
nia Beef Ambassador, delivered a
presentation recognizing this
year’s feature species, beef, with
the assistance of several breed
queens.
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